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Justin is in Trouble and Look Who Pops Up in Canada, Again…
sundance at The Last Refuge - 29 minutes ago
It does not appear accidental that each time Justin from Canada starts
finding himself in trouble, serious trouble; the same person happens to
shows up. In June 2017, Justin was being challenged with a new NAFTA
trade agreement… and former … Continue reading →
Did India Fabricate Its Reported 'Successful' Attack On A Terror Camp In Pakistan Last Week?
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 35 minutes ago
A satellite image shows a madrasa near Balakot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province, Pakistan, March 4, 2019. Picture taken March 4, 2019. Mandatory
credit: Planet Labs Inc./Handout via REUTERS
*Zero Hedge:* *Satellite Images Suggest India Fabricated "Successful"
Attack On Terror Camp*
As sporadic skirmishes across the heavily militarized line of control,
which separates Indian-controlled Kashmir from Pakistani Kashmir, have
continued this week with casualties reported on both sides, an information
war has been raging between the nuclear armed powers over just what
happened during last T... more »
Joe Biden with his son Hunter Biden flew to China Dec. 2013
Bob Dinn at balance10 - 55 minutes ago
3-15-2018
3-15-2018 The private equity firm of former Vice President Joe Biden’s
son Hunter Biden inked a billion-dollar deal with a subsidiary of the
Chinese government’s Bank of China just 10 days after the father and son
flew to China in 2013.
The Biden bombshell is one of many revealed in a new investigative book *Secret
Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches
Family and Friends* by Government Accountability Institute President and
Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Peter Schweizer.
In December of 2013, Vice President Biden and his son H... more »
Will Apple revolutionize the media industry?
Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 55 minutes ago
Will Apple revolutionize the media industry? Horace C. White Modern Tokyo
Times Apple’s news subscription service to reshape the global media
industry If the New York Times report is anything to go by, U.S. smartphone
maker Apple is on the verge of launching its news subscription service
before the end of this month. Already, Apple […]
"Luke Perry’s Fatal Stroke Is A Warning for All"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*"Luke Perry’s Fatal Stroke Is A Warning for All"*
by Nicole Lyn Pesce
“Beverly Hills, 90210” star Luke Perry, just 52, died on Monday after
suffering a massive stroke, which is a solemn reminder that a stroke can
strike someone at any age. “Although stroke often affects older
individuals, it is not only a disease of the elderly. Luke Perry’s tragic
death highlights the fact that stroke can affect middle-aged and young
adults, even children,” said Dr. Mitchell S.V. Elkind, chair of the
American Stroke Association Advisory Committee, in a statement. “In fact,
there is evidence that ... more »
Musical Interlude: Prelude, “After the Goldrush”
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*Prelude, “After the Goldrush”, A Cappella*
“I saw the stunning artwork of visionary artist John Pitre and then heard
this beautiful a cappella version of Neil Young’s song "After the Goldrush"
on iTunes. This version is on the Dawn Anthology Album and I believe the
group is called Prelude.”
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6BzTCQ6Nqo
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*The live version:*
Prelude, ”After The Goldrush”
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Taxuott5s
"A Look to the Heavens"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
“Stars are forming in dark, dusty molecular cloud LDN 988. Seen near
picture center some 2,000 light-years distant, LDN 988 and other nearby
dark nebulae were cataloged by Beverly T. Lynds in 1962 using Palomar
Observatory Sky Survey plates.
*Click image for larger size.*
Narrowband and near-infrared explorations of the dark nebula reveal
energetic shocks and outflows light-years across associated with dozens of
newborn stars. But in this sharp optical telescopic view, the irregular
outlines of LDN 988 and friends look like dancing stick figures eclipsing
the rich starfields of the ... more »
Bathing in Cannabis with CBD Bath Bombs! Great for Fibromyalgia and Improving Sleep.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/bathing-in-cannabis-with-cbd-bath-bombs-great-for-fibromyalgia-and-improving-sleep/
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Why cybercriminals are stalking your social media accounts.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/why-cyber-criminals-are-stalking-social-media-accounts-free-wifi-11100764?cid=facebook_cyber-criminals-free-wifi_paid_26022019_cnamkt-insider
Taking LSD every morning ‘could be beneficial’, say scientists
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/06/taking-lsd-every-morning-beneficial-say-scientists-8830984/?ito=social
We Just Got More Evidence That Sound Waves Really Do Carry Mass
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.sciencealert.com/a-new-study-backs-up-claims-that-sound-waves-really-do-have-mass-after-all
7 Ways Extreme Sadness Can Physically Harm Your Body
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.scoopwhoop.com/being-sad-can-physically-harm-your-body-extreme-sadness/?ref=social&type=fb&b=0&%3Fref=SWDFB&ep=FDN&utm_source=FB&utm_medium=5-5march#.4or5nax4t
Researchers: Hair dyes have a direct connection to breast cancer.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-03-06-hair-dyes-linked-to-breast-cancer.html
Scientists Now Believe the Universe Itself May Be Conscious
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://theantimedia.com/universe-conscious/
True Cause of Whip’s Crack Uncovered
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/true-cause-of-whips-crack/
Sexual assault video game that wants to ‘normalise rape’ featured on Steam store.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/rape-day-steam-video-game-petition-valve-sexual-assault-a8810416.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1551916904
Good news! Experts suggest we should have four working days in a week.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 hour ago
https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/relationships/work/good-news-experts-suggest-we-should-have-four-working-days-in-a-week/photostory/67739472.cms?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=TOI&utm_content=om-bm
Sinkhole Opens at Kentucky Zoo; No Animals or People Hurt
Associated Press at Snopes.com - 1 hour ago
The nearby Louisville Mega Cavern also said Wednesday it is temporarily
closed because of a 3.4 earthquake reported Tuesday in neighboring
Tennessee.
Germany Extends Its Ban On Arms Exports To Saudi Arabia
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*Al Jazeera:* *Germany extends Saudi Arabia arms sales ban*
Berlin extends until end of March a ban on weapons exports to Riyadh,
citing concern over kingdom's role in Yemen's war.
Germany has extended a temporary ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia,
imposed due to concerns about the kingdom's role in the killing of
journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The embargo was due to expire on March 9, but Germany's foreign minister
said on Wednesday the ban was being extended until the end of March to give
the government time to evaluate Saudi Arabia's military involvement in
Yemen's war.
"We de... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Incredible Potential of Unexpectedness”
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*“The Incredible Potential of Unexpectedness”*
by Chet Raymo
“The Jesuit scientist/mystic Teilhard de Chardin imagined what he called a
"noosphere" (from the Greek word for "mind") as the next stage of
terrestrial evolution- an envelope of pure human thought embracing the
planet. This would be the inevitable result of human progress on a
spherical Earth of finite surface area. We rub up against each other. We
are stimulated by proximity. Railroads and airplanes extend the range of
our interaction. Better still (he wrote), "thanks to the prodigious
biological event represented by t... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
Ft. Worth, Texas, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
Don Miguel Ruiz, "Don't Take Anything Personally"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*"Don't Take Anything Personally"*
by Don Miguel Ruiz
"Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally. Using an earlier
example, if I see you on the street and I say, "Hey, you are so stupid,"
without knowing you, it's not about you; it's about me. If you take it
personally, perhaps you believe you are stupid. Maybe you think to
yourself, "How does he know? Is he clairvoyant, or can everybody see how
stupid I am?"
You take it personally because you agree with whatever was said. As soon as
you agree, the poison goes through you, and you are trapped in the dream of
hell. Wha... more »
Beige Book Shocker: “Semiconductor Orders From China Plunged The Most Since The Collapse Of Lehman”
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Beige Book Shocker: “Semiconductor Orders From China Plunged The Most Since
The Collapse Of Lehman” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ While
the latest Beige Book released earlier today carried the usual boring mix
of self-serving observations by Fed officials (“slight to moderate” growth
in a quarter in which the Atlanta Fed sees GDP plunging to 0.5%) and […]
The Debate: Israel’s Gaza ‘War Crimes’ — The Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians (REAL JEWS) by Zionist Israel
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Zionist ‘666’ Israel is a Satanic counterfeit. It is NOT the Israel of the
Bible. It is a Satanic LIE, HERESY. IMO, the majority of the Palestinians
are the REAL JEWS of the Bible. – PressTV Published on Mar 6, 2019 UN
independent international commission of inquiry has called for
investigations into possible crimes by […]
Redacted Tonight: US Wars & Lies that Maintain Them, US Mercenaries Interfering in Haitian Protests
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT Published on Mar 6, 2019 Lee looks at a few examples of the times the
MSM presented lies to the public with the intention of starting or
maintaining a war. Then, in ‘Taking The News From Behind’, Lee goes over
Cohen’s congressional hearing, a ridiculously expensive bra worn by a young
actor at the […]
Russiagate Grand Wizard Deceives Audience About Assange
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Russiagate Grand Wizard Deceives Audience About Assange by Caitlin
Johnstone, https://medium.com/ When it was first revealed in November that
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is under secret charges by the Trump
administration, I spent the next few days being told by Russiagaters that
this was proof that I have been wrong about their demented cold war cult
all […]
U.S. Flies B-52 Stratofortress Bomber over Contested South China Sea
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Ironic propaganda, US-Pentagram: “Stop militarizing the South China Sea!”
U.S. Flies B-52 Stratofortress Bomber over Contested South China Sea by Ben
Kew, https://www.breitbart.com/, 6 March 2019 The United States flew a B-52
Stratofortress bomber over the contested South China Sea on Tuesday, as
China continues to aggressively pursue its territorial claims in the
region. – […]
Trade Panic: China To US Weekly Spot Rates For 40′ Containers Collapse
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Trade Panic: China To US Weekly Spot Rates For 40′ Containers Collapse by
Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A continued slowdown in the rate
at which weekly spot rates for 40′ shipping containers are being shipped
from China to North America suggests US demand for Chinese goods continues
to stumble, and signals a broader economic slowdown globally […]
Trump’s Plan For The Economy Is Bigger Than We Thought, Did He Outsmart The Central Bank?
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
X22Report Published on Mar 6, 2019 Macron is in a deep panic, he is now
pushing for the UK to drop the BREXIT plan because he has a better. plan.
US credit card debt has hit an all time high, higher than the 2008 credit
crisis. The Fed is now reporting that the economy is […]
End of Humanity is Here!! Brain Implants Being Promoted by Elites!
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Will Donald Trump Initiate Armageddon? Authors Of TRUMPOCALYPSE Have News
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
SkyWatch TV Published on Feb 1, 2018 FREE BOOKS FOR A LIMITED TIME WITH THE
NEW BEST-SELLER “TRUMPOCALYPSE” HERE!
https://www.skywatchtvstore.com/produ… From the authors of the
international bestseller The Babylon Code comes an explosive exposé of the
chilling truth about the fierce opposition to the Trump presidency, and why
the globalist elite and Deep State will […]
Forget Kahane, Israeli Racism Is Going to Be Something Different
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the
Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot
be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New
King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy
of the […]
Flashback: Russia Declares ‘Holy War’ on Islamic State — While Obama Sides with Christian-Murdering “Freedom Fighters”
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Emphasis mine: Flashback: Russia Declares ‘Holy War’ on Islamic State —
While Obama Sides with Christian-Murdering “Freedom Fighters” by Raymond
Ibrahim, https://www.geopolitica.ru/en While Obama sides with
Christian-murdering “freedom fighters.” The Orthodox Christian Church,
which holds an important place in an insurgent Russia, has described its
government’s fight against the Islamic State and other jihadi opposition […]
Dane Wigington: We Face Abrupt Climate Collapse — Geoengineering is an Assault Against Life Itself
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Dane Wigington: We Face Abrupt Climate Collapse by Greg
Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Climate engineering researcher Dane Wigington says
this year’s unusually cold winter in the United States was “manufactured”
by geoengineering. Wigington explains, “Where you see the most anomalously
cool place on the entire planet is the Eastern half of the North American
continent. If we look […]
The CIA & Drugs As WEAPONS Against Us
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
SGTreport Published on Mar 5, 2019 Author and filmmaker John Potash returns
to SGT Report to discuss how the CIA and the powers that ought not be use
drugs as a weapon against us. end
British School Suspends LGBT Lessons After 80% of Pupils Kept Home by Parents − Report
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT Published on Mar 5, 2019 A primary school in Britain’s second city
Birmingham has caved in to pressure and temporarily pulled the plug on its
lessons on LGBT rights. That’s after hundreds of parents reportedly kept
their children at home in protest. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9pkx end
US Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel For The First Time
mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
DAHBOO77 Published on Mar 5, 2019 The US military has delivered THAAD
missile defense systems to Israel for the very first time. The deployment
comes as a part of a joint exercise and is aimed to show the US’ “continued
commitment” to Israel’s “regional security.” The advanced systems were
deployed to Israel in early March, […]
Bird survives after being sucked into massive 'glory hole'
Just In - 1 hour ago
A cormorant sucked into a massive "glory hole" in a Californian reservoir
survives a turbulent 75-metre drop and flies away unharmed after being shot
out "like a bullet".
WACA Ground could be reshaped into venue for the people under fresh $75m vision
James Carmody at Just In - 1 hour ago
The Western Australian Cricket Association announces a new plan to
transform the WACA Ground into a venue that is not only an elite cricket
ground, but also a hub for community events.
GDP slowdown will trigger rising unemployment and rate cuts, warns Westpac
Peter Ryan at Just In - 1 hour ago
The Reserve Bank will be forced to further downgrade its economic growth
forecasts as rising unemployment and an "income recession" for households
take hold, according to Westpac chief economist Bill Evans.
Dairy co-op Norco lifts milk price to farmers but Coles refuses to budge on $1 milk
Kim Honan at Just In - 1 hour ago
Dairy co-operative Norco, a major supplier to Coles, is lifting the price
paid directly to its farmers by 6.5 cents a litre for the next three
months, with the price to be revised in June.
Father who abandoned toddler at boat ramp jailed for 12 years
Just In - 1 hour ago
A meth-using father who abandoned his baby son at a boat ramp south of
Brisbane 12 years ago is sentenced to 12 years in jail. The child's body
has never been found.
Dingoes are a 'fair dinkum' separate species, researchers say
Gary-Jon Lysaght And Matt Coleman at Just In - 1 hour ago
A team of researchers say the Australian dingo cannot be "lumped in" with
domestic or wild dogs, after assessing their genetics, vocal communication
and behaviour.
Stood-down player sues NRL, demands advertising campaign to fix reputation
Jonathan Hair at Just In - 1 hour ago
St George Illawarra Dragon's Jack de Belin takes the NRL to Federal Court
over its new rules that have seen him banned from the field while he faces
serious criminal charges.
It's the gender catchcry we always hear, but what if we've got it wrong?
Just In - 1 hour ago
Boosting workforce participation has been the go-to equality policy for at
least a decade. But what if we've been thinking about it the wrong way,
asks Rachael Bolton.
Bombing of Darwin survivor Herbert Kriloff dies aged 103
Just In - 1 hour ago
A survivor of the biggest World War II attack on Australian shores,
Commander Herbert Kriloff, is remembered as "one of the pioneers, in more
ways than one, of the alliance between the United States and Australia,
which binds our two nations together today".
'Dripping with arrogance': Sydney Stadium dismantled despite legal challenge
Jessica Kidd at Just In - 1 hour ago
Despite an ongoing legal challenge, bobcats and diggers are dismantling the
Sydney Stadium in Moore Park — and the NSW Opposition Leader says the
Government has got "a bit of explaining to do".
'Terrified' Taylor Swift carries army-grade bandages with her over stalker fears
Just In - 1 hour ago
Singer Taylor Swift, writing in Elle magazine, says after the Manchester
Arena bombing and the Las Vegas concert shooting she was "completely
terrified" to go on tour.
US senator and pioneering fighter pilot says she was raped in Air Force
Just In - 1 hour ago
Republican senator Martha McSally, the first female combat pilot in the
United States Air Force, tells a Senate hearing on sexual assault in the
military she did not report being raped by a superior officer because she
"didn't trust the system".
When is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby due?
Alle McMahon at Just In - 1 hour ago
The countdown is on for Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who
are expecting their first child very soon. So, when can you expect the new
arrival?
Brazilian President under fire after tweeting explicit Carnival video
Just In - 1 hour ago
The far-right leader posted the video — showing two men engaged in public
sex acts — as a criticism of Carnival, which is detested by many Brazilian
conservatives.
Son knew about faulty brakes before bus crash killed driver father, court told
Ainslie Drewitt-Smith at Just In - 1 hour ago
A NSW court has heard distressing details in the manslaughter trial of a
mechanic and his 33-year-old friend, whose father was killed in a bus
accident that left dozens of passengers injured.
Winter refuses to give in to spring.
Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 hour ago
Snow covered St. Petersburg in just a few hours. Low visibility and
snow-covered roads led to numerous car accidents and led to interruptions
in operations at Pulkovo Airport. On St. Petersburg roads “accidents
multiply like mushrooms,” users write.
https://www.gismeteo.ru/news/stihiynye-yavleniya/30843-vesenniy-sneg-stal-prichinoy-transportnogo-kollapsa-v-peterburge/
Thanks to Martin Siebert for this link
The post Winter refuses to give in to spring. appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke"Book of Hours II, 16"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*"Book of Hours II, 16"*
"How surely gravity's law,
strong as an ocean current,
takes hold of even the strongest thing
and pulls it toward the heart of the world.
Each thing-
each stone, blossom, child-
is held in place.
Only we, in our arrogance,
push out beyond what we belong to
for some empty freedom.
If we surrendered
to earth's intelligence
we could rise up rooted, like trees.
Instead we entangle ourselves
in knots of our own making
and struggle, lonely and confused.
So, like children, we begin again
to learn from the things,
because they are in God's heart;
they have never left him.... more »
Outrage Pushes Democrats To Scrap Vote On Resolution Against Ilhan Omar
Kevin Gosztola at Shadowproof - 2 hours ago
Outrage from progressive Democrats and left-leaning groups pushed leaders
to scrap a vote on a resolution drafted as a rebuke to Representative Ilhan
Omar, which was planned for Wednesday. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other
influential Democrats drafted a resolution condemning anti-Semitism after
Omar spoke at an event on February 27
The post Outrage Pushes Democrats To Scrap Vote On Resolution Against Ilhan
Omar appeared first on Shadowproof.
Israel Airstrikes Gaza and Kills 15 Year Old
Robert Inlakesh at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 2 hours ago
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:00 A.M)- The Gaza Strip is under attack by Israeli
warplanes following the murder of a 15 year old child. Late Wednesday
night, Israeli forces killed 15 year old, Said Abu Zaid, injuring 4 others
who were taking part in night time demonstrations in Gaza’s East. Following
the Israeli attack upon the night […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Intelligence Community Inspector General found Clinton emails were sent to
Bob Dinn at balance10 - 2 hours ago
8-29-2018 The story seems to be saying that FBI agents got intelligence
that Hillary's emails were being copied (in real time to a Chinese company,
and they went over and warned no less than
Sally Yates (Asst. to Attny-Gen Lynch) herself, and she wouldn't do
anything about it. Then when Comey testified in public about the whole
email story, he would - he knew if this story today is accurate and then he
left that out of his testimony. There's a vague reference in his book to
things that are still classified, but I just checked tonight, Tucker, the
word China in the index of Jim Co... more »
Wednesday Top Headline Summary
PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 2 hours ago
North Korea launch site, Jack Phillips, ethanol blends, anti-Semitism
resolution delayed, Cohen testimony, and more. ~ Media Editors ~
“North Korea is restoring a rocket launch site it had dismantled as part of
its disarmament pledge last year — just a week after a nuclear summit
between Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump […]
Inside ISIS's Final Fight In Eastern Syria (Video)
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*VICE News:* *Inside the brutal, final battle against ISIS in Syria*
AL-MARASHIDAH, Syria — In a deserted farmhouse on the Deir Ezzor front
line, a group of Kurdish fighters and foreign volunteers — an American, a
Scotsman, an Australian and a South Korean — took up position on the edge
of Islamic State territory, firing wildly from the hollow windows onto ISIS
fighters hiding in the orchards below.
Unseen from the house, ISIS militants crept forward into the building’s
garden, launching a sudden assault on this isolated position, targeting the
group with snipers, machine guns, an... more »
Study: U.S. Women of Reproductive Age Iodine Deficient
AdminM at Health Impact News - 2 hours ago
Researchers from Texas Women’s University just released a 2019 article
titled, “A Review of Iodine Status of Women of Reproductive Age in the
USA.” The authors summarized the studies that assessed iodine status of
women of reproductive age in the USA. The authors state: “Despite the USA
being considered iodine sufficient for the general population, the US
dietary iodine intakes have decreased drastically since the 1970s, with
iodine deficiency reemerging in vulnerable groups such as women of
reproductive age. …a majority of the articles reviewed demonstrate emergent
iodine deficien... more »
New Proposed Texas Bill would Stop Child Protective Services from Falsifying Records
AdminM at Health Impact News - 2 hours ago
A new bill submitted in the Texas state Legislature by state Representative
Gene Wu of Houston would require Child Protective Services (CPS) to
increase accountability and prevent social workers from altering case
records. What does this say about the current moral status of social
workers in CPS when a law has to be passed to stop them from lying and
falsifying records? One of the cases that was the motivation for this Texas
bill is a case from 2018 that we reported here at Health Impact News where
a family court judge ordered CPS to immediately return two children, a
5-month-old ... more »
President Trump Hosts Workforce Initiative – American Workforce Policy Advisory Board Meeting…
sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
Earlier today President Donald Trump participated in a meeting of the
American Workforce Policy Advisory Board at the White House. [Video and
Transcript below] . [Transcript] – State Dining Room – 4:17 P.M. EST – MS.
TRUMP: Mr. President, Mr. … Continue reading →
The Next Generation Of Parents May Think It's Normal To Let Kids Play Again
Hank Campbell at Science 2.0 blogs - 3 hours ago
Two generations ago, it was normal for kids to play out on the street. But
trust in media was high then and sensationalized accounts of kidnappings
and white vans and accidents led to helicopter parents worried that their
children would be kidnapped.(1) Today, unless there is an organized play
date scheduled well in advance, kids are likely to stay indoors. Sports
will cause concussions, after all.
That has led to kids being isolated and often obese.
read more
Battle For The Last Islamic State Stronghold In Syria -- News Updates March 6, 2019
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Defiant but defeated: ISIS fanatics vow the terror group
'will remain' even as they flee their final enclave and 400 militants are
caught trying to escape*
* Thousands of people including ISIS brides have fled the last stronghold
of the 'caliphate' at Baghouz in Syria
* Many ordered out by their husbands who want to be martyred while some
have refused to denounce jihad
* Angry crowds streaming out of the enclave today vowed the terror group
'will remain' even as defeat loomed
* A senior Syrian Democratic Forces officer said 400 jihadists were
captured last night as t... more »
President Trump Tweets Response to DNC Fox News Ban From Broadcasting Democrat Primary Debates…
sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
DNC President Tom Perez announced today that Fox News will not host, nor
will they be even allowed to broadcast, a Democrat primary debate for the
2020 presidential race. The DNC is anticipating more than a dozen debates
and they … Continue reading →
Federalism in Action
Gerard N. Magliocca at Balkinization - 3 hours ago
Several states are considering ratification of the ERA. The North Dakota
House has taken the opposite tack by voting to rescind its ratification. If
adopted by that state's Senate, North Dakota would become the sixth state
to rescind with respect to the ERA. While Congress can exercise its
non-justiciable authority to ignore these rescissions, my view is that if
and when the question comes before Congress the rescissions should be
respected.
I was struck by the Supreme Court's per curium opinion reversing a Ninth
Circuit decision that counted a decisive vote by Judge Reinhardt after... more »
EPA says 'constant roar' from INPEX gas plant within acceptable noise levels
Jesse Thompson at Just In - 3 hours ago
Despite burning questions from residents, the NT's environmental watchdog
says a low roar emitting from a gas plant and audible in some suburbs meets
acceptable noise levels.
Retailers still in a world of pain as sales flatline, while construction keeps declining
Stephen Letts at Just In - 3 hours ago
Retailers and builders had hoped for a big rebound from their respective
slumps. They didn't get it and it puts further pressure on a spluttering
economy.
Fact Check: Homelessness is on the rise, but has it really risen as much as the NSW Greens say?
Just In - 3 hours ago
"In NSW homelessness has jumped by more than 30 per cent in five years,"
tweeted Greens MP David Shoebridge. Is he correct?
Cannabis data firm Headset to partner with global analytics company Nielsen
Bart Schaneman at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
Global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen has formed an
alliance with Seattle-based cannabis analytics firm Headset to provide
insights about the U.S. marijuana market to consumer packaged goods (CPG)
businesses. According to a news release, the two firms are joining forces
as New York-based Nielsen develops “a full suite” of cannabis measurement
capabilities to […]
Cannabis data firm Headset to partner with global analytics company Nielsen
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L.A. push to start new marijuana licensing round angers social equity backers
John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
Several proponents of the Los Angeles cannabis social equity program –
which is designed to better involve minorities and those affected by the
war on drugs in the city’s marijuana industry – said Wednesday that
officials are moving too quickly to the next round of MJ business
licensing. The L.A. City Council’s Rules Committee on […]
L.A. push to start new marijuana licensing round angers social equity
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Denver cannabis firm with franchise model to list on Canadian stock exchange
Nick Thomas at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
A Denver cannabis company that plans to help franchisees set up marijuana
retail businesses is set to go public next month in Canada, becoming the
latest U.S. MJ business to tap into the Canadian capital market through a
reverse takeover. One Cannabis is set to list on the Canadian Securities
Exchange in April and could […]
Denver cannabis firm with franchise model to list on Canadian stock exchange
is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness
news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Industry likes Michigan gov’s move to abolish medical marijuana licensing board
Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision last week to eliminate the
state’s medical marijuana licensing board and create a new agency to
oversee MMJ and recreational cannabis licensing is seen as a positive
development by many in the industry. Longtime activist Rick Thompson, a
principal in the Michigan Cannabis Business Development Group, said the
licensing board […]
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Openhearted Rebellion Needs Your Help
Wes Annac at Openhearted Rebellion - 3 hours ago
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Did Oprah Winfrey Promote the ‘Shout Your Abortion’ Campaign?
Dan MacGuill at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Conservative and pro-life observers criticized the media mogul in 2018 and
2019, but what did Oprah actually say?
How Could Trump Possibly Get Re-Elected?
DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 3 hours ago
The new Quinnipiac poll looks fairly dire for Republicans preparing for the
2020 election cycle, especially the bozo at the top of the ticket. Most
Americans now consider Trump a criminal and less than a third of voters
think he's honest. Here are some highlights:
*•* 38% of voters (34% of independents) approval of the way Trump is
handling his job while 55% disapproval (57% of independents)
*•* 27% of voters (24% of independents) approval of the way congressional
Republicans are handling their jobs while 66% disapprove.
*•* 30% of voters think Trump is honest. 26% of independent... more »
The Meaning of Life Nobody Ever Told You"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*The Meaning of Life Nobody Ever Told You"*
“Human freedom is not a freedom from but freedom to.”
by Harry J. Stead
"It was 25 September 1942 when Viktor Frankl and his wife were deported to
the Nazi Theresienstadt Ghetto. Here, Frankl served as a general
practitioner in a clinic where his skills in psychiatry proved useful. He
was allocated to a psychiatric care ward, establishing a service of mental
health care. He set up a unit to aid the newcomers to the camp in
overcoming the shock, depression and grief suffered at the hands of the
Nazis. Frankl had been interested in depressio... more »
Lake Superior ice coverage nears 90 percent
Robert at Ice Age Now - 4 hours ago
Far exceeds predictions ______________ Earlier in the season, forecasters
predicted little more than 50% ice coverage this winter on Lake Superior.
But as of Friday, the lake was more than 85% covered, far exceeding both
the prediction and the lake’s long-term average of 55%, according to NOAA’s
Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL). This year’s ... Read moreLake
Superior ice coverage nears 90 percent
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Age Now.
40 degrees below average in Great Falls
Robert at Ice Age Now - 4 hours ago
“Nobody can convince me this doesn’t relate to climatic cooling!” says
reader Kenneth Lund “Forty degrees below average first 5 days of March in
Great Falls, Montana!” “Note the 50 below normal for March 3rd. This comes
after a bitterly cold February with many cities having their coldest ever
month on record. March 1-5th summary: ... Read more40 degrees below average
in Great Falls
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Now.
Labor demands police probe over Government tribunal appointment
Matthew Doran at Just In - 4 hours ago
Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus writes to the Australian Federal
Police suggesting his counterpart Christian Porter used a taxpayer-funded
job to influence a Liberal preselection.
World's most expensive car picked up by mystery buyer for $27m
Dan Colasimone at Just In - 4 hours ago
Bugatti describes it as "the highest level of automotive haute couture one
can reach" and company president Stephan Winkelmann said the car combined
"extraordinary technology, aesthetics and extreme luxury".
Farmers call for outback dingo fence repair as stock losses take a toll
Lucas Forbes And Gary-Jon Lysaght at Just In - 4 hours ago
Pastoralists say a century-old outback fence can no longer keep the sheep
industry safe from wild dogs and dingoes.
Donald Trump fulfils dying man's wish with a presidential phone call
Just In - 4 hours ago
An American man who has cystic fibrosis and is receiving palliative care
ticks off a major item on his bucket list by speaking to the Republican
President on the phone — thanks in large part to his Democrat sister.
Detectives vow to 'never give up' on Paddy Moriarty missing person case
Matt Garrick at Just In - 4 hours ago
After 15 months of searching, including tireless investigations and an
inquest, missing cattle station worker Paddy Moriarty remains missing
without a trace.
AFP seizes $13.5 million worth of meth hidden in winches
Just In - 4 hours ago
Two men are arrested after police raids in Adelaide's north led to the
seizure of about 18 kilograms of methamphetamine, allegedly hidden in 4WD
recovery winches.
'I didn't do this stuff!': Emotional R Kelly denies abuse charges in fired-up CBS interview
Just In - 4 hours ago
The R&B singer cries, leaps to his feet and shouts as he tells CBS's Gayle
King "I didn't do this stuff", claiming to need help because he keeps
forgiving people who betray him due to his "big heart". King suggests he is
"playing the victim card".
Andrew Bogut signs with Golden State Warriors
Just In - 4 hours ago
Last April, Andrew Bogut vowed there were "no NBA outs" when he joined the
Sydney Kings. Now, the NBL MVP has signed up with his old team, the NBA
champions Golden State Warriors.
Join National Student Strike March 15
Jim Horn at Schools Matter - 4 hours ago
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: *climate change is one of the
defining issues of our time. *
It’s going to take bold action to bring about bold solutions to this
crisis, and we’re not afraid to show our elected officials that we mean
business. On March 15th, youth in the US will join thousands of youth
across the globe striking from school for climate action. And we need your
support.
*Join the US Youth Climate Strike on March 15th to call for radical
legislative action to combat climate change. Join the movement today.*
Decades of climate inaction has left the most marg... more »
The Future Women Want: Free of Violence
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
KAMPALA, Mar 06 (IPS) - This opinion piece is part of IPS coverage of
International Women's Day on Mar. 8Bakera excelled in school. As a girl who
grew up in a rural, poor community, she had, against all odds, realized her
education goals and was elated to go to the capital city, Kampala where she
would now work.
Read the full story, “The Future Women Want: Free of Violence”, on
globalissues.org →
Full-blown Socialism Likely Coming to U.S., Warns Famed Economist
Selwyn Duke at rss - 4 hours ago
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President Trump vowed at his State of the Union address “that America will
*never* be a socialist country.” But legendary economist Dr. Thomas Sowell
sounded a more pessimistic note this week, saying that as far as avoiding a
dystopian socialist future goes, “I wouldn’t bet on it.”
Streisand Effect: the Bipartisan Zionist Caucus Just Proved Representative Ilhan Omar Right
Caitlin Johnstone at The Ghion Journal - 4 hours ago
In response to criticisms made by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar that US
political leaders have too much allegiance to Israel and its lobbying
groups, House Democrats have put forward an entire House resolution in
accordance with demands made by AIPAC and the Anti-Defamation League. “The
backlash [over Omar’s comments] continued on Monday, as the Anti-Defamation
League wrote a letter to Pelosi calling for a House resolution to
specifically reject what the organization calls Omar’s ‘latest
slur,’” Politicoreports.…
The post Streisand Effect: the Bipartisan Zionist Caucus Just Proved
Rep... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 6, 2019
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. Stars and Stripes fly
along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol in Washington during
Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit, January 18, 2011. Credit:
Reuters/Hyungwon Kang
*Hugh White, SCMP:* *Can the US win the new cold war with China? Not
without risking a nuclear war*
* America is using flimsy means to confront the strongest adversary it has
ever faced, and needs to ask itself if it is willing to fight a hot war to
maintain its position in Asia
Declaring a new cold war
against China is easy, but working out how to figh... more »
Water Vapor Rules the Greenhouse System
tzofiya at The Great Climate Debate - 4 hours ago
Just how much of the “Greenhouse Effect” is caused by human activity? It is
about 0.28%, if water vapor is taken into account– about 5.53%, if not.
This point is so crucial to the debate over global warming that how water
vapor is or isn’tfactored into an analysis of Earth’s greenhouse gases
makes the difference …
Climate Science’s Myth-Buster
tzofiya at The Great Climate Debate - 4 hours ago
It’s time to be scientific about global warming, says climatologist Judith
Curry. City Journal Guy Sorman | Winter 2019 We’ve all come across the
images of polar bears drifting on ice floes: emblematic victims of the
global warming that’s melting the polar ice caps, symbols of the threat to
the earth posed by our ceaseless …
Musical Interlude: Two Steps From Hell, “Evergreen Extended”
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
Two Steps From Hell, “Evergreen Extended”
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGYsq7cbVZA
"Real Knowledge..."
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
"All I know is that I know nothing."
- Socrates
“It takes considerable knowledge just to realize
the extent of your own ignorance.”
- Thomas Sowell
Free Download: Confucius, "The Analects of Confucius"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
'The Analects', also known as the 'Analects of Confucius,' is a collection
of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and
his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been compiled and
written by Confucius's followers. It is believed to have been written
during the Warring States period (475–221 BC), and it achieved its final
form during the mid-Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). By the early Han dynasty
the Analects was considered merely a "commentary" on the Five Classics, but
the status of the Analects grew to be one of the central texts of
Confucianis... more »
IT'S NOT TRUMP'S REACTION TO THE 2020 ELECTION RESULTS I'M WORRIED ABOUT
Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 5 hours ago
CNN'S Chris Cillizza thinks President Trump is preparing to contest the
legitimacy of the 2020 election results:
"The Democrats in Congress yesterday were vicious and totally showed their
cards for everyone to see," Trump tweeted Tuesday, referring to House
Democrats' launching of a broad-scale investigation into him. "When the
Republicans had the Majority they never acted with such hatred and scorn!
The Dems are trying to win an election in 2020 that they know they cannot
legitimately win!"
Trump 2020 campaign press secretary Kayleigh McEnany echoed that sentiment
in a statement o... more »
Democrats Have an Antisemitic Problem – The “Ilhan Omar Resolution” Will Not Remove It…
sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is scheduling an Ilmar Omar resolution
for Wednesday (full pdf of resolution below) in an attempt to protect her
party and cover ongoing, bigoted and sustained antisemitic comments from
Muslim freshman representative Ilmar Omar. … Continue reading →
‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Says He Has Pancreatic Cancer
Associated Press at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
He's among 50,000 other American who receive such a diagnosis each year,
Trebek said. Normally, the "prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but
I'm going to fight this, and I'm going to keep working."
Lawmakers: High Costs Slowing Action on Contaminant in Water
Associated Press at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Water sampling shows the contaminant — also called the "forever chemicals"
because they will take thousands of years to break down — has seeped into
many public water systems in the U.S. and globally, including around
military bases and industries.
Is This a Photograph of Rocker Alice Cooper and Actress Jean Stapleton?
Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The godfather of shock rock and "All in the Family's" Edith Bunker
definitely make an odd couple.
Zuckerberg Promises a Privacy-Friendly Facebook, Sort Of
Associated Press at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
In effect, the Facebook co-founder and CEO promised to transform a service
known for devouring the personal information shared by its users.
Sen. McSally, Ex-Air Force Pilot, Says Officer Raped Her
Associated Press at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The Arizona Republican, a 26-year military veteran, made the disclosure at
a Senate hearing on the military's efforts to prevent sexual assaults and
improve the response when they occur.
New Proposed Texas Bill would Stop Child Protective Services from Falsifying Records
Admin at Medical Kidnap - 5 hours ago
A new bill submitted in the Texas state Legislature by state Representative
Gene Wu of Houston would require Child Protective Services (CPS) to
increase accountability and prevent social workers from altering case
records. What does this say about the current moral status of social
workers in CPS when a law has to be passed to stop them from lying and
falsifying records? One of the cases that was the motivation for this Texas
bill is a case from 2018 that we reported here at Health Impact News where
a family court judge ordered CPS to immediately return two children, a
5-month-old ... more »
"The Worst Economy Ever?"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"The Worst Economy Ever?"*
by Brian Maher
"Like an army that has outdistanced its supply lines, the stock market runs
far ahead of logistical support. Total market capitalization of U.S. stocks
presently ranges to $40 trillion - or twice GDP. This 2-1 ratio is the
highest in history… we might mention. Analyst John Hussman reminds us the
ratio previously topped at 1.9 in 2000. That is, never before has Wall
Street run so far ahead of Main Street.
But like Napoleon racing for Moscow after Borodino, an overextended army is
a vulnerable army. The Grande Armée went into Russia some 450... more »
"Pimple on Canada's Ass" Testifies Once Again before Farcical "Justice" Committee
greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 5 hours ago
*Clerk of the Privy Council*
* Michael Wernick - Centre*
Well I just spent several hours today watching the latest Canadian Federal
Government Justice Committee Hearings on the SNC Lavalin Controversy and
have the following comments:
The Justice Committee is composed of a majority of Liberal members and can
outvote the opposition members on all procedural matters. The Liberals use
their majority to skew the impact of the testimony...particularly the fact
that *they will not be recalling the Former Attorney General/Minister of
Justice, Jody Wilson Raybould* to flesh out her view of... more »
CECILIA MCCORMICK
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*CECILIA MCCORMICK* has been named president of Elizabethtown College.
Currently, she serves as vice provost for academic strategy and special
programs at Thomas Jefferson University. McCormick earned a bachelor’s
degree in management and marketing from Saint Joseph’s University and a
J.D. from Widener University’s Delaware Law School.
HILARY LINK
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*HILARY LINK* has been named president of Allegheny College. Currently, she
is the dean of Temple University Rome. Link received a bachelor’s degree in
art history and Italian from Stanford University and a master’s degree and
Ph.D. in Italian language and literature from Yale University.
DANYELLE GARY
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*DANYELLE GARY* has been appointed senior director of university marketing
and communications at Albany State University. She most recently was a
public relations specialist at the university. Gary earned a bachelor’s
degree in print journalism from Hampton University and a master’s degree in
communication arts from Valdosta State University.
MEL C. NORWOOD II
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*MEL C. NORWOOD II* has been named associate provost and vice chancellor
for the Division of Student Development and Engagement at Winston-Salem
State University. He previously was dean of students and chief student
affairs officer at Reinhardt University. Norwood received a bachelor’s and
master’s degree from Alabama State University and an Ed.D. from Auburn
University.
ARCHANA BHANDARI
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*ARCHANA BHANDARI* has been named executive director of online learning at
Hudson County Community College. Most recently, she served as director of
academic support at Santa Ana College. Bhandari received a bachelor’s
degree from the University of Delhi, a master’s degree from Bowie State
University and a graduate diploma from Unitec Institute of Technology.
ERICA HARDEN
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*ERICA HARDEN* has been appointed president of Oconee Fall Line Technical
College. She most recently was executive vice president at the college.
Harden earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of
Georgia and a master’s degree in organizational management from the
University of Phoenix.
STACIA HAYNIE
cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
*STACIA HAYNIE* has been appointed provost and executive vice president at
Louisiana State University (LSU). Prior to her new role, she served as
interim provost at LSU. Haynie earned a bachelor’s degree in theater and a
master’s in political science both from Midwestern State University and a
Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Texas.
The Case for More Immigration
David Henderson at Econlib - 5 hours ago
Fortunately, we can handle his concern. The reason is that most of the U.S.
welfare state is aimed at the elderly, not the poor, and most immigrants
are young. Expenditures on Social Security, Medicare, and the nursing home
component of Medicaid vastly exceed expenditures on narrowly defined
welfare, food stamps, housing subsidies, and the part […]
The post The Case for More Immigration appeared first on Econlib.
"No Way To Be..."
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
"Never shy away from opportunity and wholehearted living. Never be fearful
of putting yourself out there. The courageous may encounter many
disappointments, experience profound disillusionment, gather many wounds;
but cherish your scars for they are the proud emblems of a truly phenomenal
life. The fearful, cautious, cynical and self-repressed do not live at all.
And that is simply no way to be in this world."
- Anthony St. Maarten
“We Will Stop Giving Money to People That Hate Us.” Take the Alita Challenge
co2islife at CO2 is Life - 5 hours ago
This Friday March 8 Send a message to SJW Hollywood Take the
#AlitaChallenge pic.twitter.com/rY9zIvxADp — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸
(@JackPosobiec) March 4, 2019 Skip Captain Marvel, see Alita instead
😀#AlitaChallenge pic.twitter.com/1yQn052CcG — Mike Gongolf (@MGongolf)
March 4, 2019 #AlitaBattleAngel derails #CaptainMarvel by making it where
Disney's using third-wave feminism as a marketing gimmick a joke,
potentially … Continue reading "“We Will Stop Giving Money to People That
Hate Us.” Take the Alita Challenge"
World News Briefs -- March 6, 2019 (Evening Edition)
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Al Jazeera: **Hundreds of ISIL fighters surrender in Syria's Baghouz: SDF*
US-backed SDF says hundreds of ISIL fighters are captured or surrendered
while fleeing armed group's last enclave.
US-backed Kurdish-led forces in northeastern Syria have captured 400 ISIL
fighters who were trying to escape the armed group's last enclave in Deir
Az Zor, according to a military commander for the group.
A senior commander for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) also said on
Wednesday that hundreds more Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL,
also known as ISIS) fighters surrendered from ... more »
Way to Observe Women's History Month, Assholes
jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 5 hours ago
Meanwhile, as House Democrats are eating and gaslighting one of their
own, Steve King retweeted an anti-semite for the third time. And just three
days ago, Jim Jordan did the same thing to deafening silence. Think
Republicans even noticed much less called for *their* censure? Instead,
Democrats seem to be perfectly happy in carrying the GOP's water for it.
This is just a naked attempt to silence one of the most prominent new
voices to get elected to Congress last November. Machine Democrats are
already working behind the scenes to find a mainstream Democrat to primary
Oca... more »
Oligarchy and aristocracy and power
David Brin at CONTRARY BRIN - 5 hours ago
Much discussion is erupting across the West about a rising demand to do
something about wealth disparities and skyrocketing debt. At Davos (we are
told) it's all they talked about, including “the likelihood that a 70
percent (high end marginal) tax rate becomes policy." Ray Dalio, one of the
wealthiest investors in the world, also sees such ideas gaining serious
traction. Mohamed El-Erian, the long-time oracle of bond markets, writes in
The World Post this week that what is most required to avoid a
“synchronized” global slowdown “is a broad-based effort to bolster growth
and addre... more »
8 Venezuela Lies the US Government & Mainstream Media Want You to Believe
WakingTimes at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Makia Freeman* - Venezuela lies abound. Is another 'regime change'
imminent?
Greg Hunter, "We Face Abrupt Climate Collapse"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*"We Face Abrupt Climate Collapse"*
By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com
"Climate engineering researcher Dane Wigington says this year’s unusually
cold winter in the United States was “manufactured” by geoengineering.
Wigington explains, “Where you see the most anomalously cool place on the
entire planet is the Eastern half of the North American continent. If we
look at the departure for normal temperatures for the surface level going
back nearly a decade, the most anomalously less warm place consistently for
that span of time is the Eastern half of the North American continent. That
... more »
Russiagate Grand Wizard Deceives Audience About Assange
Caitlin Johnstone at - 6 hours ago
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When it was first revealed in November that WikiLeaks founder Julian
Assange is under secret charges by the Trump administration, I spent the
next few days being told by Russiagaters that this was proof that I have
been wrong about their demented cold war cult all along, because
#MuellerTime is fast approaching. At long last, they vehemently assured me,
Assange was going to prison for working with Russia to deprive Queen
Hillary of her rightful throne.
None of those people have come back to apologize or admit that they were
wrong when subsequent evidence disprove... more »
What Warming 1978 to 1997?
Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 6 hours ago
Those public opinion surveys on global warming/climate change often ask
if you believe the world has gotten warmer in the last century. Most all of
us answer “Yes,” because that is the data we have been shown by the record
keepers. Fred Singer, a distinguished climate scientist, asks a disturbing
question: “What if trends […]
Bering Ice Lost and Found
Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 6 hours ago
The Pacific basins of Bering and Okhotsk display opposing ice patterns this
year. The last two weeks saw open water growing on the right in Bering Sea,
now down to 140k km2, one-fourth of its maximum extent. Meanwhile, Okhotsk
on the left grew steadily, now pressing down on Hokkaido Island, producing
the southernmost Arctic Ice […]
Father and son pitch in to help Indian children live their cricket dreams
Jessica Hinchliffe at Just In - 6 hours ago
Australia and India are fierce rivals on the cricket field, but the next
generation of players is pitching in to help their counterparts on the
subcontinent.
German gardener's enemies warned he may have left booby traps before his death
Just In - 6 hours ago
German police urge anyone who had a conflict with a recently deceased man
to be wary, after a doctor was killed and a mother and daughter were
injured by bombs apparently planted by the man before he died.
Sydney dentist was 'living her best life' before being found murdered
Cameron Gooley at Just In - 6 hours ago
The sister of Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy, whose body was found dumped in
a suitcase, says that prior to the "unthinkable event" her family had never
seen her so happy.
US trade deficit hits a 10-year high amid Trump's trade war
Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 6 hours ago
Stocks on Wall Street lose ground after the US trade deficit widened in
December and the shortfall with China worsened, despite US President Donald
Trump's tariffs.
Fan IDs used to enslave Nigerian women during Russia's soccer World Cup
Just In - 6 hours ago
Nigerian teenager Blessing Obuson thought Russia's soccer World Cup would
be an opportunity to find a job. Instead, she found herself forced into sex
work in Moscow.
Bengal tiger cubs cuddle up to mum in adorable shots
White Wolf at White Wolf - 6 hours ago
The Bengal tiger is a Panthera tigris tigris population in the Indian
subcontinent. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN List since 2008, and
was estimated at comprising fewer than 2,500 individuals by 2011.
It is threatened by poaching, loss and fragmentation of habitat. None of
the Tiger Conservation Landscapes within its range is considered large
enough to support an effective population of more than 250 adult
individuals. India's tiger population was estimated at 1,706–1,909
individuals in 2010. By 2014, the population had reputedly increased to an
estimated 2,226 individuals.... more »
Navarro Stands The Gap…
sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has been a core member of the U.S.
trade team providing a brutally honest perspective toward how specific
trade engagements can directly benefit the U.S. economy and U.S. worker.
Navarro has gained a reputation … Continue reading →
President Trump Welcomes Freed American Danny Burch To White House After Release From Yemen…
sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
Earlier today President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence welcomed
Danny Burch and his family to the White House. Mr. Burch, an American
citizen, was held captive for 18 months in Yemen and was recently released.
[Video and Transcript] . … Continue reading →
Anti-vax Content Disappearing from Amazon Prime
Raven Clabough at rss - 6 hours ago
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Amazon Prime has been removing anti-vax documentaries from its streaming
service after a CNN Business report criticized the amount of anti-vaccine
content available on the service.
U.S. Deploys Advanced Anti-missile System in Israel
James Murphy at rss - 6 hours ago
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At the same time Israeli and U.S. troops are cooperating on the joint
venture with the THAAD missile sytem, the United States is selling the same
advanced weapons system to Saudi Arabia.
CBP: Border In “Crisis,” Situation “Unsustainable”
R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 6 hours ago
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Border agents face an unprecedented invasion of illegal aliens whose new
way to enter the country and stay is to arrive in clusters and claim they
are families.
Hillary Clinton Not Running in 2020, but Will Still Have an Impact on Dems
Warren Mass at rss - 6 hours ago
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hillary-clinton-not-running-in-2020-but-will-still-have-an-impact-on-dems]
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic party’s presidential nominee in 2016, said
she is not running again in 2020 — but her influence on other candidates
will be significant.
"The Climate Change Paper So Depressing It's Sending People to Therapy'
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*"The Climate Change Paper So *
*Depressing **It's Sending People to Therapy'*
By Zing Tsjeng
"What if I told you there was a paper on climate change that was so
uniquely catastrophic, so perspective-altering, and so absolutely
depressing that it's sent people to support groups and encouraged them to
quit their jobs and move to the countryside? Good news: there is. It's
called "Deep Adaptation: A Map for Navigating Climate Tragedy." I was
introduced to it via an unlikely source—a guy formerly in advertising who
had left his job to become a full-time environmental campaigner. "We're ... more »
Sri Ramakrishna Teaches Us About Meditation
Wes Annac at Openhearted Rebellion - 6 hours ago
Revered nineteenth-century Hindu mystic Paramahansa Ramakrishna spoke often
about meditation, God, and the Divine Mother.
The Creator Writings: Resting…
Wes Annac at Openhearted Rebellion - 6 hours ago
Allowing and being at peace with yourself is one of the most important
things you will ever do.
The Daily Brief 2019-03-05
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Russia, UK,
Assad, Syria, Turkey, Hama, Rukban, Tanf, Raqqa, Tabaqa, US, Iraq, ISIS,
Iran, Euphrates, SDF, China, Anbar, India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Guaido,
Venezuela, Idlib, IDF, Palestine, Ramallah. We have changed our format from
posting full articles to our steem readership to a summarized […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will not cancel Russian S-400 sale despite US threats – Erdogan
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan clarified debate Wednesday about
Ankara’s deal with Moscow to buy S-400 Triumf air defense systems, saying
his government won’t cancel the deal, despite protests from its ally in
Washington. “This is over,” Erdogan said, noting the signatures had already
been made on the deal and that the first delivery will […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS ambushes US-backed rebels in southern Syria, top commander seriously wounded (video)
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh)
emerged within the U.S.-held Tanf Zone this week to lay an ambush against a
group of rebels near the Iraqi border. According to reports, the Islamic
State ambushed a vehicle belonging to the commander of the U.S.-backed
Jaysh Mughawir Al-Thoura group as he was traveling through […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US support for dictators doesn’t undermine Maduro stance: Bolton
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – U.S. national security adviser John Bolton
told CNN’s Jake Tapper this week that the U.S.’ support for certain
dictatorships doesn’t undermine their stance on Venezuelan President
Nicolas Maduro. When asked about his government’s support for some Middle
East dictatorships, Bolton attempted to evade the question by referencing
his total number […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nearly 400 ISIS terrorists captured after attempting to flee battlefield
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
On Friday, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that it
had resumed its offensive on Baghouz following the evacuation of civilians.
400 Daesh* fighters who attempted to flee from their remaining Syrian
stronghold were captured on Wednesday; at the same time, hundreds of others
surrendered themselves, a US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) senior
commander […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey reopens first border crossing with Syrian government
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – Turkey has reopened two Syrian border
crossing this week, marking the first time in several years that Ankara has
made Syria’s Latakia and Aleppo governorates accessible to the public.
According to a source in Latakia, Turkey reopened the Kassab Crossing for
the first time since the jihadist rebels forced its […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military eliminates group of ISIS terrorists in southern Syria
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – A group of Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh)
fighters were spotted by the pro-government National Defense Forces (NDF)
attempting to travel through the desert region in eastern Al-Sweida last
night. According to a local source in Al-Sweida, the National Defense
Forces quickly confronted the group of Islamic State fighters near the
Dayatha […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US needs Rukban camp to justify ‘illegal’ presence in Syria – Lavrov
News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the fact that US forces
allegedly do not let people leave the Rukban refugee camp leads to the
“very unpleasant idea” that the camp is needed to justify the US’ “illegal
military presence” in Syria. He made the comment at a press conference
following talks with his Kuwaiti counterpart […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Canopy recalls some adult-use cannabis in Canada
Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 6 hours ago
A voluntary recall has been issued for some of Canopy Growth’s whole flower
cannabis brand “LBS Sunset.” The recall, which all provinces and
territories in Canada have been made aware of, involves incorrect labeling.
According to the company, the incorrect labels list: THC levels less than
0.07%, when it should be 0.40%. CBD levels of […]
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Los Angeles poised to begin cutting off utilities for illegal cannabis shops
John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 6 hours ago
A Los Angeles City Council committee advanced a proposed ordinance to shut
off water and power at unlicensed marijuana shops, another attempt to crack
down on L.A.’s still-thriving illicit cannabis market. If the measure
becomes law, as expected by industry observers, the new ordinance would
empower the city’s Department of Water and Power to disconnect […]
Los Angeles poised to begin cutting off utilities for illegal cannabis shops
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news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. House Of Representatives Delays Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
*Politico:* *House Dems postpone vote rebuking Omar amid pressure from left*
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other liberal allies stepped up their defense
of the freshman Democrat.
A vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism in response to
controversial comments by Rep. Ilhan Omar is set to slip past Wednesday
amid intensifying pressure from the left both inside and outside the House
Democratic Caucus.
An array of progressive groups declared their support for Omar, while both
the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus — two
of the most important factio... more »
The hypocrisy of Organization of Islamic Cooperation against Myanmar: China and Yemen, anyone?
Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 6 hours ago
The hypocrisy of Organization of Islamic Cooperation against Myanmar: China
and Yemen, anyone? Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times It
is hypocrisy of the highest for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
(OIC) to care about human rights. After all, from Saudi Arabia (Sunni
Islam) to Iran (Shia Muslim), it is clear that […]
Quantum Monism Could Save the Soul of Physics
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#GMO studies reveal that 18 million Americans suffer from gluten and GMO toxicity.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 7 hours ago
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Our brains reveal our choices before we’re even aware of them, study finds
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 7 hours ago
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Top 6 Natural Anti-Inflammatory Foods
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Neurodevelopmental disorders in children exposed in utero to synthetic #progestins
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Prominent Biochemist Professor Warns #5G is the ‘Stupidest Idea in the History of the World’
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FDA Approves #Ketamine Nasal Spray as Legal #Antidepressant
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Regulators and payers are ready to talk about orphan drugs.
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 7 hours ago
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FDA Approves #Ketamine-derived Nasal Spray for Depression
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UNAIDS is greatly encouraged by news of a possible cure of an HIV-positive man
zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 7 hours ago
UNAIDS is greatly encouraged by the news that an HIV-positive man has been
functionally cured of HIV. The man was treated by specialists at University
College London and Imperial College London for advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma
in 2016 using stem cell transplants … Continue reading →
India and Pakistan on the Brink: A Nuclear Nightmare in Southeast Asia
Geoff Wilson, Will Saetren at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Geoff Wilson, Will Saetren*
*Security, Eurasia*
[image: Reuters] Studies have estimated that regional nuclear war could
lead to the deaths of some two billion people worldwide.
With last week's U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi, Congressional Democrats’
revolt against President Donald Trump’s state of emergency and Michael
Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight Committee; you may have missed
the news that the Indian Air Force launched airstrikes against targets in
Pakistan.
This was quietly one of the dangerous crises of the post–Cold War era.
On February 26, Indian fighte... more »
Does Trump Really Want to Win the Trade War?
Grant Newsham at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Grant Newsham*
*Security, Americas*
[image: Reuters] Why Washington's current strategy isn't working.
President Trump appears to be getting advice on China policy from World
Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It’s all starting to resemble a
pro-wrestling match where one wrestler gets his opponent in a headlock,
throws him to the ground and has him pinned—for a long two seconds—until he
miraculously escapes. It’s good theater, but it’s tough on the audience.
There may be some method to the madness. Trump has discombobulated the
People’s Republic of China (PRC) and some of his own sup... more »
How to Turn Iraq into a Terrorist Playground
Christopher Brodsky at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Christopher Brodsky*
*Security, Middle East*
[image: Reuters] Failure to assure Iraq’s political leadership of America's
reliability as an ally could bring with it disastrous consequences for Iraq
and the broader region.
On January 25, popular Iraqi Shi’a cleric Muqtada al-Sadr submitted a bill
to remove U.S. troops from Iraq. Qais al-Khazali, head of the
Iranian-backed militia Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, followed-up on January 28 by
threatening that an impending parliamentary vote would oust U.S. forces
from the country. Al-Khazali suggested that Iraqis take military action to
force ou... more »
America's New 'Plan' for Afghanistan
Caroline Caywood at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Caroline Caywood*
*Security, Middle East*
[image: Reuters] There is no obvious solution to Kabul’s ongoing power
struggle and Washington’s role in ensuring the country’s stability.
After nearly two decades of war in Afghanistan—the longest conflict in
American history—the United States has finally begun to seriously consider
potential exit strategies. Nevertheless, the White House’s recent
announcement on the partial withdrawal of U.S. troops from the ongoing war
in Afghanistan raises serious questions. At a recent Center for the
National Interest panel discussion, three experts... more »
The End of Great Power Peace
Hal Brands, Charles Edel at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Hal Brands, Charles Edel*
*Security, Global Governance*
[image: Reuters] There is growing cooperation between the countries that
are challenging the regional pillars of the U.S.-led order.
As recently as 2010, Barack Obama could observe a strategic landscape where
the “major powers are at peace.” Yet if great-power war has not returned,
the era of deep great-power peace is over. Relations between the world’s
strongest states are increasingly defined by undisguised rivalry and even
conflict; there is ever-sharper jostling for power and ever-greater
contestation of global norms an... more »
China and North Korea's Worst Fear: The U.S. Navy Starts Building New 'Battleships'
Salvatore Babones at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 hours ago
*Salvatore Babones*
*Security, *
Possible?
*A future battleship could respond to Chinese provocations by disabling
Chinese seabed sensors or cutting Chinese undersea cables. It could survive
being rammed by enemy ships—a favorite tactic of the Chinese and North
Koreans. And if A2/AD did escalate into a shooting war, it could operate in
the danger zone while U.S. offensive actions turned the tables.*
In World War II, the Japanese super-battleships *Yamato* and *Musahi* each
mounted nine 18.1-inch guns, the largest naval guns ever deployed, but they
never sank a single American s... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 3/6/19"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
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Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 3/6/19:
Something VERY Ugly Is Happening”
https://www.traderschoice.net/
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MarketWatch Market Summary
- https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary
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CNN Market Data:
- http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/
CNN Fear And Greed Index:
- http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
To vaccinate or not—guest blogger Mick
Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 7 hours ago
We (the Bruces) lost a son, Patrick Howard, in the 1964 measles
epidemic—2,100 babies died, and 20,000 were born with congenital rubella
syndrome. Mick’s son was born in 1979, his wife had immunity but the
children at the day care did not.
“The vaccination debate seems to have created some friction. I am - as I am
sure is obvious - not at all in favor of the anti-vax view. It is not
hypothetical for me.
In early 1979 my wife and I lived in Copenhagen. Nancy was in the early
stage of pregnancy - unknown to us there was a German measles outbreak
where we lived. Our elder son attended... more »
The Diversity lottery winner—guest blogger Dimitrii, immigrant from Moldova
Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 7 hours ago
“Our family won the visa diversity lottery in 1995. We came to the USA in
1996. Some family was left over in the former Soviet Union country Moldova.
In 2000, I asked my father to sponsor a trip to visit my birth country, he
said, "No, you must forget that place, they don't care about you. You must
keep going to school, learn the language and assimilate here. You are an
American in the making now." In 2002, I became a naturalized American
citizen.
As a responsible citizen, I paid all my taxes even as a 16 year old working
for cash at a deli. Then I went to college. Was a 'blind De... more »
Whales and infanticide
Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 7 hours ago
There's been an uptick in the births of North Atlantic right whale
calves--7 have been born after zero. It's still not enough to save the
species. Sort of like the birth rate of the USA. Too low to save the
country, but no one seems to worry. We'll just import some fertile women
across the border. In fact, one of our freshman Congress women, a Democrat,
is advising her generation to not have children. The Scientist is blaming
Climate Change, and so is AOC.
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/seven-north-atlantic-right-whale-calves-spotted-so-far-this-year-65561
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Presdient Trump And These Democrat Lawmakers Have Something In Common
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers at a signing ceremony in support of
Common Defense’s efforts to end the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Image:
A.McCoy/Common Defense)
*Military.com:* *Like Trump, Democratic Lawmakers Back Effort to End
'Forever Wars'*
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers is backing a veteran activist
organization's efforts to end the "forever wars" in Afghanistan and Iraq,
among other global hot spots, and finally bring U.S. troops home.
Common Defense, a grassroots group comprised of veterans and military
families that stood up after the 2016 election, has secu... more »
Domestic Violence and Dating Violence: Anniversary of StrongHearts Native Helpline at its new National Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota
Brenda Norrell at CENSORED NEWS - 7 hours ago
. At an event today at the new national headquarters of the StrongHearts
Native Helpline in Eagan, Minnesota (Minneapolis Metro area), the
organization announced an increase in its daily operating hours. The new
hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST / 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain
Time — seven days a week. The former hours of operation were Monday–Friday,
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST.
This Isn’t Even a Wrist-Slap
Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 7 hours ago
"The House of Representatives *had plans to vote today on a resolution *that’s
billed as a slap at Rep. Ilhan Omar over her persistent anti-Semitic
remarks — but it doesn’t even mention her by name. Drafted by House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi and the help of New York’s own Eliot Engel and Jerry Nadler,
the measure merely denounces a host of anti-Semitic tropes, such as “the
myth of dual loyalty, including all allegations that Jews should be
suspected of being disloyal neighbors or citizens.”
"The resolution will be updated to include anti-Muslim bias and other forms
of bigotry, likely ... more »
"How the Feds Socialized American Capitalism"
noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"How the Feds Socialized American Capitalism"*
by Bill Bonner
GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "Mike Pence told the crowd at CPAC (Conservative
Political Action Conference) that “we will never be a socialist country.”
What was that? A prediction? Or just political BS?
Already, America’s medical system – 17% of the economy – is largely
socialized. So is the education system – another 7.3%. And its national
pension system… Social Security… is run by the feds and takes up about 5%
of GDP. If you add in all the industries and activities that are required
by the feds, or heavily controlled by them... more »
Statement from John Bolton On Venezuela
Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 7 hours ago
*White House.Gov: Statement from the National Security Advisor Ambassador
John Bolton*
*"The United States strongly supports the democratic transition in
Venezuela led by Interim President Juan Guaido and the National Assembly
and is pursuing several new diplomatic and economic initiatives in support
of that transition. The United States is putting foreign financial
institutions on notice that they will face sanctions for being involved in
facilitating illegitimate transactions that benefit Nicolas Maduro and his
corrupt network. We will not allow Maduro to steal the wealth of the... more »
Western Illinois University Lays Off 132 Employees Amid Budget Problems
Monica Levitan at Diverse - 7 hours ago
Western Illinois University has announced it has laid off 132 employees
after experiencing persistent budget problems. The employees notified about
the loss include 29 faculty members, 89 civil service workers, one academic
service personnel and two administrative employees, according to university
spokeswoman Darcie Shinberger. Nine other civil service workers were also
notified that the remaining […]
Cheyney President Announces New Fundraising Campaign to Improve School Budget
Monica Levitan at Diverse - 7 hours ago
Although there have been concerns by the head of the Pennsylvania’s state
system about Cheyney University’s accreditation and finances, university
president Dr. Aaron A. Walton announced a fundraising campaign to help
balance the school’s budget by June 30 and pledged to work to keep the
institution going. “We will have a balanced budget,” Walton said […]
Rider University Dean Steps Down From Post After University Blocks Chick-Fil-A From Coming to Campus
Monica Levitan at Diverse - 7 hours ago
Dr. Cynthia Newman, dean of the College of Business Administration at Rider
University, has stepped down from her post following the university’s
decision to prevent a Chick-fil-A from opening a chain on campus. Newman
claimed that the school’s choice and words about the restaurant chain’s
values don’t align with her beliefs as a Christian woman. […]
‘We are not bots!’ In Berlin, Thousands Protest Proposed EU Regulation on Internet Upload Filters
Activist Post at Activist Post - 7 hours ago
By Filip Stojanovski An estimated 5,000 people gathered in Berlin on March
2 to protest a proposed EU copyright rule that could radically shift the... more »
Journalistic coverage of public schools!
bob somerby at the daily howler - 7 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2019The Times covers Texas state tests:* According to
the New York Times, Kristen Hernandez, 9 years old, is a delightful
fourth-grader in Mesquite, Texas, a "working-class suburb" of Dallas.
With that in mind, we'll ask you to imagine two states of affairs:
First, imagine that a dozen people were asked to measure Kristen's height
or weight. We're talking about a pair of fairly straightforward tasks.
Presumably, most of the people would report pretty much the same results.
Now, imagine a different sort of assignment. Suppose we asked a dozen
people to assess K... more »
Gay Republican Congressman Suddenly And Inexplicably Let Off With A Slap On The Wrist
DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 7 hours ago
Disgraced former congressman Aaron Schock has been successful in dragging
out his corruption case for 4 years. He kept trying to get the case
dismissed and the courts kept telling him no. Two weeks ago, the Supreme
Court declined to get involved, refusing to overrule the lower courts. It
looked like the end of the road for a congressman who was desperate not to
wind up as anyone's bitch in prison. WLS, the ABC affiliate in Chicago,
reported this morning that something may be about to change drastically in
the case.
The one-time rising star of the Illinois Republican party resigne... more »
BWorld 300, IPR, innovation and growth
Nonoy Oplas at Government and Taxes - 7 hours ago
* This is my article in BusinessWorld on March 05, 2019.
*“The natural effort of every individual to better his own condition…is so
powerful, that it is alone, and without any assistance, not only capable of
carrying on the society to wealth and prosperity, but of surmounting a
hundred impertinent obstructions with which the folly of human laws too
often encumbers its operations.”*
— Adam Smith, Book IV, Chapter V, The Wealth of Nations (1776).
The ideas of Adam Smith, John Locke and other classical liberals were
indirectly discussed in the various panel discussions during the Asia... more »
Why Did the FBI Raid the Office of Trump’s Lawyer But Not Bill Clinton’s?
David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
A meme presents a false equivalency between presidential payoffs to women
made in completely different cases 20 years apart.
Passing the Baton
Greg Mankiw at Greg Mankiw's Blog - 8 hours ago
Former ec 10 students might be interested in hearing this news.
¿En qué perjudica a El Salvador el TLC suscrito con EE.UU.?
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
06-Mar-2019
Tras 12 años el TLC entre EE.UU. y El Salvador aún está vigente, con
numerosas críticas y opiniones desfavorables, tanto dentro de los países
que suscribieron el acuerdo.
Costa Rica: Diputados aprobaron TLC con Corea en segundo debate
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
06-Mar-2019
Los diputados aprobaron en segundo debate, la noche de este 5 de marzo, el
Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Corea del sur y los países
centroamericanos, con lo cual quedan con acceso sin aranceles el 80% de los
productos costarricenses a aquel mercado asiático.
Chile: Entró en vigencia la modernización del TLC con China
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
06-Mar-2019
El pasado viernes entró en vigencia internacional la modernización del
Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Chile y China.
Commerce : tensions ravivées entre Bruxelles et Washington avant la reprise des pourparlers
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
06-Mar-2019
Le président américain, Donald Trump, a laissé entendre qu'il pourrait
imposer de nouveaux tarifs douaniers sur les importations de voitures
européennes.
Biological EMFs Assaulted by Artificial Ones
Activist Post at Activist Post - 8 hours ago
By Peter Tocci Hopefully, many readers saw Catherine Frompovich’s
informative piece on vaccine damage to a ‘family’ of vital enzymes called
Cytochrome P450, and to... more »
Aussies are taking on the anti-vaccination movement when Facebook won't
Ariel Bogle at Just In - 8 hours ago
Armed with little more than a healthy respect for science and some memes,
Australians go online each day to take on the anti-vaccination movement.
Once 'lost' scribblings of Albert Einstein put on public display
Just In - 8 hours ago
More than 100 manuscript pages written by the German-born physicist go on
show at Israel's Hebrew University, including a document once feared lost,
offering fresh insight into the mind of the genius.
WA Aboriginal town-based reserve considers legal action over living conditions
Sonia Feng at Just In - 8 hours ago
WA's Aboriginal Legal Service looks at whether to sue the government over
"disgraceful" living conditions at a remote community.
'Needs to improve dramatically': Child welfare groups slam National Redress Scheme
Dominic Cansdale at Just In - 8 hours ago
Some child welfare organisations say the National Redress Scheme is
difficult to navigate, "not happening quickly enough", and has the
potential to distress abuse survivors.
Country town's Great Quack Quest to attract more doctors
Rosie King And Melinda Hayter at Just In - 8 hours ago
A small town in south-west New South Wales hopes a music video featuring
jazz hands and a toe-tapping tune will help to bring more doctors to the
community.
Apathy and disillusionment on Christmas Island as residents prepare for federal election
Tom Joyner at Just In - 8 hours ago
They have WA laws, are governed from Canberra, and vote in the NT — and
it's left Christmas Island residents feeling apathetic and frustrated.
Public memorial planned after beloved, friendly croc shot in the head
Kristy Sexton-McGrath at Just In - 8 hours ago
A Far North Queensland community is mourning the loss of a "gentle giant"
Bismarck — a 4.5 metre saltwater crocodile, believed to have been
deliberately shot.
Labor asks ATO to explain if whistleblower processes are 'up to standard'
Nassim Khadem at Just In - 8 hours ago
Labor will receive a briefing from tax commissioner Chris Jordan and the
Federal Government about the Australian Taxation Office's treatment of
public servant whistleblowers.
Why burnout at work has a long history and very real consequences
Karla Arnall at Just In - 8 hours ago
Forget the dramatic meltdown — indifference and fatigue could be signs
you're suffering from workplace burnout. As experts warn, the consequences
can be serious.
Family secrets are toxic in kidnap thriller Everybody Knows
Sarinah Masukor at Just In - 8 hours ago
Real-life couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem star as ex-lovers in a
film about family, secrets and lies from the Oscar-nominated director of A
Separation.
Kassem survived a gas attack, but fears Syria's troubles aren't over
Patrick Wood at Just In - 8 hours ago
Kassem Eid watched from Australia as soldiers attacked the last Islamic
State stronghold this week. But he fears the trouble won't end there.
20-year-old cold case: What happened to this missing Blue Mountains mum?
Gina McKeon at Just In - 8 hours ago
Nineteen-year-old Belinda Peisley vanished in September 1998. Years later,
a murky network from the last few months of her life emerged.
Has Australia jumped the gun on banning Huawei?
Christina Zhou And Jason Fang at Just In - 8 hours ago
The US is lobbying countries in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance to
block Huawei on the grounds of national security, but not everyone is
convinced that a ban is warranted.
SinoTech: Trump Delays Tariff Hike on Chinese Imports, Anticipates Trade Deal
rbrown at Lawfare - 8 hours ago
On Feb. 24, President Trump announced in two tweets that he would delay the
increase in U.S tariffs targeting Chinese goods scheduled for March 1 and
that, “assuming both sides make additional progress,” he would hold a
summit with President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago to “conclude an agreement.”
Trump’s announcement came at the conclusion of several days of trade talks
in Washington. The talks were originally scheduled to last from Feb. 21–22,
but the U.S. and China extended negotiations by another two days in what
was widely interpreted as a sign of progress.
On Thursday, however, ... more »
Telephony Metadata: Is the Contact-Chaining Program Unsalvageable?
RChesney at Lawfare - 8 hours ago
Credit: NSA/Wikimedia
An apparent disclosure from a congressional staffer on the* Lawfare Podcast*
has generated considerable buzz regarding the fate of a part of the
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that currently is scheduled to
sunset at the end of this year. Here’s an explainer, as well as a reminder
(well, a warning really) that there is much more at stake here than
National Security Agency’s bedeviled telephony metadata contact-chaining
program.
First, the historical context.
Nothing revealed by Edward Snowden sparked more controversy than NSA’s bulk
collection... more »
GOP to Push Paid Family Leave Program in Bid to Win Women’s Votes
Michael Tennant at rss - 8 hours ago
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Congressional Republicans, egged on by President Trump, are introducing
legislation to create a paid family leave program in hopes of winning
suburban women’s votes.
Empowering Socialism: Some Republicans Caving on Climate Change
Selwyn Duke at rss - 8 hours ago
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It’s like *Invasion of the Body Snatchers*. Republican legislators all look
the same as they did in saner times, but are now sounding like yesterday’s
Democrats: Having caved, some are suddenly embracing the man-caused
climate-change agenda.
Second Amendment Sanctuary County Movement Gaining Momentum
Bob Adelmann at rss - 8 hours ago
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A growing number of counties in four states are declaring themselves
“sanctuary counties” and are refusing to enforce infringements on the
Second Amendment.
ClimateGate continues from University of Arizona emails release
drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 8 hours ago
“The files released cover emails from Michael Mann to Malcolm Hughes,
Eugene Wahl, Caspar Amman, Ray Bradley, and Jonathan Overpeck. Plus there
were additional requests for anything out of UEA (Phil Jones at CRU). The
FOIA request goes all the … Continue reading →
U.S. Senators Criticize The Saudi Crown Prince As Going 'Full Gangster'
War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin. REUTERS
*Reuters:* *U.S. senators say Saudi crown prince has gone 'full gangster'*
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retired Army General John Abizaid, U.S. President
Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia, defended the
U.S.-Saudi relationship on Wednesday as lawmakers accused the kingdom of a
litany of misdeeds and criticized its crown prince as going “full
gangster.”
Senators at Abizaid’s confirmation hearing, Trump’s fellow Republicans as
well as Democrats, condemned the kingdom’s conduct in the civil war in
Yemen, heavy-handed d... more »
"There is no difference between communism and socialism, except in the means of achieving the same ultimate end: communism proposes to enslave men by force, socialism—by vote. It is merely the difference between murder and suicide." #QotD
Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 8 hours ago
*"There is no difference between communism and socialism, except in the
means of achieving the same ultimate end: communism proposes to enslave men
by force, socialism—by vote. It is merely the difference between murder and
suicide." *
~ Ayn Rand, taken from the Ayn Rand Lexicon entry on Socialism
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Mid-Week Observations
LL at Virtual Mirage - 8 hours ago
*Political Kabuki Theater*
Crooked Hillary made headlines *Monday* when she told a local New York news
channel that she would not run for president in 2020.
"I'm not running, but I'm going to keep on working and speaking and
standing up for what I believe," the former presidential nominee told News
12 Westchester. She insisted that she would remain relevant and has no
plans of "going anywhere."
Then President Trump goaded her into changing her position (her first reset
of the 2020 campaign season) by mocking her.
Now the aging, former candidate, may be running again, creating mor... more »
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