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More than 1,800 register for Los Angeles social equity cannabis business eligibility
In another sign of how hot retail marijuana business licenses are in the largest cannabis market in the world, nearly 1,900 registrants met the Monday deadline to file social equity paperwork with Los Angeles, a required first step before the city issues more MJ business permits. The registrants who met the deadline – 1,866, a […] More than 1,800 register for Los Angeles social equity cannabis business eligibility is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"I Do Not Like This..."
Apologies to Dr. Seuss
"Economic Market Snapshot 7/30/19"
• Gregory Mannarino 'Situation Hyper-Critical: Markets - History Is About To Be Made" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
"The institution of private property, in the full, legal meaning of the term, was brought into existence only by capitalism. In the pre-capitalist eras, all property belonged to the head of the tribe, and was held only by his permission, which could be revoked at any time, at his pleasure." #QotD
*"The institution of private property, in the full, legal meaning of the term, was brought into existence only by capitalism. In the pre-capitalist eras, private property existed *de facto,* but not *de jure*, i.e., by custom and sufferance, not by right or by law. In law and in principle, all property belonged to the head of the tribe, the king, and was held only by his permission, which could be revoked at any time, at his pleasure ... on the unchallenged axiom that wealth is an anonymous, social, tribal product.** "That notion has not been challenged to this day; it represen... more »
Pentagon FINALLY Admits to Fratricide in Manbij
*Once the Brits, sort of came clean, the fratricide couldn't be covered up any longer.* US soldier Jonathon Dunbar/UK SAS Soldier Matt Tonroe Both Died in Syria *"Support the Troops" " Honour those that serve"** Sloganeering. Always. * *The US as well as the UK knew nearly immediately that these were not deaths caused by enemy IED. But, both nations obfuscated, anyway..* * Morningstar* *"US SPECIAL FORCES have finally admitted that friendly fire killed a pair of British and US commandos in Syria last year, writes Phil Miller.* *They issued the statement after an investigation...more »
John O'Donohue, "Beannacht/Blessing"
*"Beannacht/Blessing"* "On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window and the ghost of loss gets in to you, may a flock of colors, indigo, red, green, and azure blue come to awaken in you a meadow of delight. When the canvas frays in the currach of thought and a stain of ocean blackens beneath you, may there come across the waters a path of yellow moonlight to bring you safely home. May the nourishment of the earth be yours, may the clarity of light be yours, may the fluency of the ... more »
"Useless..."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion." - Dean Inge
Electric Universe - HC Unit Atoms - Ring of Rotating Plasmoids...
I've been examining and fleshing out my water slope-dream inspired 1985-written Hertzan Chimera Unit (Dementia 13 magazine, Pam Creais editor) for well over *THIRTY YEARS*... and I hope you enjoy this new HC Unit riff. My most recent examination The Rotating Plasmoid was the thought that the HC Unit itself, this little thing I had alternately showing a positive then negative charge face to the universe in this cycle + O - O, is a tiny electrical pinch effect that when scaled up produces something like *supernova* 1987a. I put supernova in italics because that's not what it is at ... more »
NY Fire Commissioners Call for New 9/11 Investigation, Citing ‘Overwhelming Evidence of Explosives’
*Matt Agorist* - The public may finally learn the truth of what happened and who was behind it.
RIP F-35: This Is What a 6th Generation Fighter Looks Like
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Video! France and Germany have launched a joint project to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft as part of a wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The interesting video in this post features Gareth Jennings, Aviation Editor at Jane’s providing an overview of the current status of the program, as well as its projected timelines. As Jane’s reported last year, Spain is to join the Franco-German effort to develop a next-generation fighter (NGF) aircraft as part of a wider FCAS, the country’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Dec. 3, 2018. Un... more »
New York Extends Gun Background Checks, Bans Bump Stocks
*Whitney Tipton* *Politics, * “By signing these measures into law we are strengthening our nation-leading gun laws — banning devices whose sole purpose is to create the most bloodshed in the shortest timeframe and providing law enforcement the tools they need to stop firearms from falling into dangerous hands.” Cuomo said in a statement. New York gun buyers may wait up to 30 days for background checks under a new law signed Monday by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo signed legislation to extend the background check waiting period from three days to as much as 30 for gun buyer... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army begins new offensive in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has begun a new offensive in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate in a bid to expand the buffer zone around the main road linking Mhardeh and Sqaylabiyeh. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their assault this evening by storming […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Main Street Small Business on the Precipice"
*"Main Street Small Business on the Precipice"* by Charles Hugh Smith "As a generality, the average employee (including financial pundits) has no real experience or understanding of what it takes to start and operate a small business in the U.S. Government employees in the agencies that oversee and enforce regulations on small businesses also generally lack any experience in the businesses they regulate. Another generality is the endlessly promoted ethos of entrepreneurism cultivates the illusion that there is an essentially endless supply of entrepreneurs who are itching to start ... more »
Elderly stalker whose 15yo victim attempted suicide avoids jail
A 75-year-old man who stalked a schoolgirl and harassed a woman who went to his aid after a medical episode escapes jail due to his "impaired mental function".
Queensland's 'Burning Man' festival plan more of a flicker than a flame
Plans for a Burning Man-style festival in Queensland's outback are still just a pipedream, despite at least two years of planning and thousands of taxpayer dollars spent on the proposal.
Former national security watchdog slams Coalition bid to extend emergency terror laws
A Coalition demand for Parliament to extend laws which were enacted after 9/11 and came with a sunset clause prompts a stinging attack from a national security expert, who urges Labor to vote against the proposal.
'Embrace them': Inside the world of the Chinese shoppers unnerving Australia
Angela Zhang earns a living by buying products from Australian retailers and selling them to customers back in China. She is among hundreds and thousands of personal shoppers cashing in on a lucrative billion-dollar industry shaking businesses across the country.
Could this small group of rocks in the sea spark war?
Just In - 7 hours ago
Russia and China's growing military alliance is further destabilising north-east Asia. If military conflict erupts in the region, Australia would be drawn in the conflict and the threat is now greater than ever, writes Alexey Muraviev.
Sanders and Warren to take centre stage in upcoming 2020 Democratic debates
Just In - 7 hours ago
Progressive allies Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are set to headline the first night of the second Democratic presidential debates — but Donald Trump says he thinks "sleepy" Joe Biden will be his 2020 opponent.
'It's their call': Johnson plays chicken with EU over no-deal Brexit
Just In - 7 hours ago
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it's "up to the EU" whether the United Kingdom crashes out of the bloc or not, as he tries to reassure Welsh farmers worried about a no-deal Brexit.
Trump, The Republicans And Baltimore
*Rats by Nancy Ohanian* In 2016, Trump won the Republican primary in Maryland with 236,623 votes. On the same day, Hillary beat Bernie in that state, 63.0% to 33.2%... but Bernie's 281,275 second place finish was still enough to beat Trump. In Baltimore City. It was even funnier. Hillary beat Bernie by a lot-- 81,115 to 38,710, but in the GOP primary that Trump won, he only got a little more than a *tenth* of what Bernie got, 3,950 votes. and in the general election, Hillary crushed Trump statewide, 60.5% to 35.3% but really eviscerated him in Baltimore-- 85.4% to 10.9%. So, apparen...more »
Israeli Authorities Summon 3-Year Old Child for Interrogation
Israeli authorities on Monday issued a summons for 3-year-old Mohammad Rabi ‘Alian to be brought to the Jerusalem police station for interrogation. The post Israeli Authorities Summon 3-Year Old Child for Interrogation appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
FOX: Woman wanted for urinating on potatoes at Walmart
Pennsylvania police in West Mifflin have released surveillance photos of a woman who is wanted for urinating on potatoes at Walmart. A Walmart representative said a store employee saw the woman do it, according to WPXI. The representative said: “This type of obscene conduct is outrageous and we immediately disposed of the affected products and […] The post FOX: Woman wanted for urinating on potatoes at Walmart appeared first on Health Nut News.
Pentagon Nominee Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations
"Nothing happened, ever," Air Force Gen. John Hyten told the Senate Armed Services Committee, while his accuser sat in the hearing room.
California Governor Signs Bill on Presidential Tax Returns
Even if the law withstands a likely legal challenge, President Trump could avoid the requirements by choosing not to compete in California's primary.
Is This a Photo of Two Whales Beneath the Samuel De Champlain Bridge?
Digital editing can create some surreal looking scenes.
Escaped Calf Killed Behind Home Depot Sparks Outrage
A calf that escaped a butcher shop and led employees on a chase has sparked outrage by animal lovers and elicited racist messages online.
EU-New Zealand FTA: Exceptions chapter (EU proposal, Jun 2019)
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30-Jul-2019
Was Hawaii’s ‘Nuclear False Alarm’ a Psychological Operation?
*21WIRE* | Researchers were surprised to find anxieties persisted long after the false alarm message was deployed.
Why Libertarians Distrust Political Power
In mid-July, Hillbilly Elegy author J. D. Vance delivered a talk at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington entitled “Beyond Libertarianism.” The talk is interesting and important for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that it was one of several talks at that coming out party for “nationalist conservatism” that saw […] The post Why Libertarians Distrust Political Power appeared first on Econlib .
China Declares It Has Totally Released Most Of The Estimated 1 Million Muslims Held In Internment Camps
Photo: China says Uyghrs are undergoing "re-education" and vocational training. (Reuters: Thomas Peter) *CNN:* *China's top Uyghur official claims most detainees have left Xinjiang camps* A senior Chinese official has alleged that authorities in the far-western region of Xinjiang have released most detainees held in government internment camps, but refused to be drawn on how many people remained in the mass detention program. During a rare press conference in Beijing Tuesday, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Chairman Shohrat Zakir, fiercely defended the controversial camps into ... more »
13Carbon / 12Carbon Ratio of Atmospheric CO2
By Jamal Munshi, April 28, 2019 FIGURE 1: 13C MEASURING STATIONS USED IN THIS STUDY FIGURE 2: CORRELATION ANALYSIS: BARROW ALASKA FIGURE 3: CORRELATION ANALYSIS: SOUTH POLE FIGURE 4: CORRELATION ANALYSIS: CAPE KUMUKAHI FIGURE 5: CORRELATION ANALYSIS: LA JOLLA FIGURE 6: CORRELATION ANALYSIS: CHRISTMAS ISLAND FIGURE 7: CORRELATION ANALYSIS: ALERT, CANADA Fossil fuel …
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing White House…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Earlier today President Trump held an impromptu press conference as he departed the White House for an event in Virginia. [Video below – Transcript ADDED] . [Transcript] – 9:12 A.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: … Continue reading →
Documents: CIA Successfully Pressured Michael Bay To Change Benghazi Movie
CIA's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) staff met with director Michael Bay and successfully leaned on him to make changes to his Benghazi movie, “13 Hours.” The post Documents: CIA Successfully Pressured Michael Bay To Change Benghazi Movie appeared first on Shadowproof.
Debate Special: Shall we let them divide us? So many consensus desires that we share.
Donald Trump and his backers/handlers know their only chance to avoid annihilation at the polls in 2020 are *(1) rampant cheating* plus *(2) a disunited opposition*. One might add *(3) incite a war*, and that's still possible - even likely. But politically their credibility is too low for that to help. We've spoken of the cheating elsewhere. See Kremlin shill Mitch McConnell justify spending nothing to defend our elections, for example. I've also offered an unusual tactic to bypass the Roberts Rationalization and fix gerrymandering. *You* can do your part by volunteering as poll o... more »
Denying Baltimore’s Debacle by Pulling Race Card on Trump – Will Only Erode Democrat Support
*Igor Ogorodnev* | This latest exchange shows that Democrats are still stuck in a losing strategy.
Are U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilots At Greater Risk For Prostate Cancer?
*McClatchy News*: *Are fighter pilots at greater risk for prostate cancer? The Air Force is now asking* The Air Force has begun to look at whether there’s increased risk for prostate cancer among its fighter pilots. A new investigation by McClatchy shows just how serious the problem may be. The fighter pilot study was requested by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein after he was contacted by concerned veterans service organizations in 2018, according to the report obtained by McClatchy. At the heart of the Air Force study was a question of whether extended exposure in t...more »
The rhetorical trick Trump used on the 'Squad' and how it could affect the vote
John M. Murphy, Professor of Communication, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
Difficult to pronounce, synecdoche is the form of rhetoric used by President Trump when he told four Democratic congresswomen of color to “go back” to the “corrupt” countries they came from.
2 Somali Men Who Came to US As Refugees Arrested for Alleged Attempt To Support ISIS
*Ezer Zuniga* *Security, * President Donald Trump shared the story Tuesday morning on Twitter. The Department of Justice announced the arrest of two Somali men who came to the U.S. as refugees for allegedly trying to provide material support to the Islamic State. FBI agents arrested Ahmed Mahad Mohamed, 21, and Abdi Yemani Hussein, 20, at Tucson International Airport on Friday. They had already checked in to board a flight to Egypt, and they allegedly planned to travel to Egypt’s Sinai region to join ISIS, according to the DOJ on Monday. Hussein remained a refugee during the tim... more »
Attack! This Video Proves Nothing Can Stop an A-10 Warthog
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Retire? No way. Filmed and narrated by U.S. Army Sergeant Dale Bartlett on Feb. 27, 1991 during Operation Desert Storm, the impressive video in this post show A-10 Warthog attack aircraft tearing up Iraqi armor providing direct close air support (CAS) for 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Richard Pauly, who was then a Major with 706 Tactical Fighter Squadron, was one of the A-10 pilots involved in the mission recalls: “I was the #2 aircraft. I was flying wingman for the squadron commander of the 706 TFS that day. The visibility was so bad past the FL... more »
Medicare for All: Here's What Unions Think About It
*Amanda Gomez* *Politics, * How might collective bargaining change if health care wasn't tethered to work? History tells us that the support of organized labor is critical to any major health care reform in the United States. Unions represent 1 in 10 U.S. workers, making it one of the largest institutions nationwide. So what does that mean for “Medicare for All,” a policy that moves everyone into one public plan with no premiums or deductibles? Everyone agrees universal health care coverage is the goal, but not everyone agrees Medicare for All is the only or best way to get the... more »
Fake “Heatwave for Greenland” Claims
By Paul Homewood This story did the rounds last Friday: “Concern” has been voiced by the UN weather agency for the ice sheets in Greenland as a heatwave that swept through Europe makes its way north. Heat records in France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany all peaked in recent days after hot air […]
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/30/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Trump and the WTO, Warren on trade, Sanders, Warren, debates, RussiaGate, impeachment, Medicare for All, Ed Buck, personal income, housing, Boeing, Earnin, markets and climate, water in California, rural hospitals, Fortnite, William Dampier and food
Review Mosul Before Iraq, Like Bees Making Five-Sided Cells
*Review Shields, Sarah, **Mosul Before Iraq, Like Bees Making Five-Sided Cells**, Albany: State University of New York Press, 2000* Professor Sarah Shields’ aim in *Mosul Before Iraq, Like Bees Making Five-Sided Cells* was to challenge traditional analysis of Ottoman provinces like Mosul that simply focused upon Europe’s either positive or negative effects. Before researchers would talk about how trade with Europe was supposed to help places like Mosul modernize. Then it switched to how Europe underdeveloped these areas and created a situation of dependency. Shields hoped to move a... more »
Satellites Have Already Started Watching Your Every Movement
By Mac Slavo There are “real-time” spies in the skies. Satellites have already begun watching your every move as mass surveillance becomes a horror story... more »
Hacked Highways? Connected Cars Could Gridlock Entire Cities, Study Warns
By John Anderer Cybersecurity has quickly become a priority for large corporations, businesses, and individuals alike in recent years. It seems like another major data... more »
Like Jeffrey Epstein, Bullion Banks Get Sweet Deals from the Justice Department
By Clint Siegner First, a bank’s commodities trading department takes metals investors for a ride like unwitting victims in the back of Jeffrey Epstein’s “Lolita... more »
Expensive 5G Phones Overheat and Switch Back to 4G; “Remedies” Include Ice Packs and Cranking A/C
By B.N. Frank A few weeks ago, new warnings started being reported that 5G is causing phones to overheat. Here’s another one, including some very... more »
How The Question “Who Benefits From This?” Can Change Your Life
Op-Ed by Caitlin Johnstone “Cui bono?” is a phrase you’ll often see used on conspiracy-minded YouTube videos and discussion forums. It’s Latin for “Who benefits?”,... more »
NY Fire Commissioners Call for New 9/11 Investigation, Citing “Overwhelming Evidence of Explosives”
By Matt Agorist History was made this month in regard to 9/11 as New York area fire commissioners called for a new investigation into the... more »
Amazon & Google Use Secret Police Deals and Freebies To Spy On Everyone
By MassPrivateI Amazon and Google are using secret police agreements and free giveaways to spy on everyone. Last week Vice News revealed how police departments across the... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 30
1920 War Min Churchill approved sending division to Mesopotamia from India to put down 1920 Revolt (Musings On Iraq article on Churchill’s views on Mesopotamia) (Musings On Iraq book review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1933 Report French disarmed many Assyrians who had tried to get into Syria from Iraq (Musings On Iraq book review of *The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *State and Society in Iraq*)... more »
The "housing affordability crisis" is more a crisis of wasteful spending
According to Yahoo! News, the housing affordability crisis is spreading. What began on the coasts, in areas like New York and San Francisco, is now radiating into the nation’s heartland, as well as to cities from Las Vegas to Charleston, South Carolina. Entry-level buyers are scrambling to purchase homes that are in short supply, sending values soaring. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates this week will do little to change the sober reality: For many, prices have risen much faster than incomes, pushing homeownership out of reach for a new generation of ... more »
Gordon Ramsay Gets His Hands Dirty for New Travel Food Show
On “Uncharted,” Chef Ramsay eats guinea pig in Peru, fishes for eel with his bare hands to make a Maori dish in New Zealand, and forages for hearts of palm in Morocco.
Holiday Inn Owner to Ditch Mini Shampoos to Save Seas
Nearly 843,000 guest rooms are switching to bulk-size bathroom amenities as part of an effort to cut waste. The transition is due to be completed in 2021.
Trump Hails ‘Righteous Cause of American Self-Government’
His speech in historic Jamestown played out against a backdrop of tension over his recent disparaging remarks about minority members of Congress and was boycotted by black Virginia state legislators.
Did Rep. Jim Jordan Say ‘Obama and Biden Were Cowering on Air Force 1’ on 9/11?
Nothing jump-starts a Twitter fight better than obvious failures in chronology.
Officer Trying to Rescue Kitten Finds Bobcat Instead
A New Hampshire police officer says the kitten he was trying to pick up in a parking lot turned out to be a bobcat, which then jumped onto the roof of a Burger King.
Trump Claims Black People Love His Comments About Baltimore
President Donald Trump is claiming a groundswell of African American support in response to his comments insulting Rep. Elijah Cummings and calling his majority-black Baltimore district a "disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess."
Tee at the Cathedral: House of Worship Adds Mini-Golf Course
Putts are joining prayers at Britain's Rochester Cathedral, where a mini-golf course has been installed inside the medieval house of worship.
USTR Lighthizer and Secretary Mnuchin Begin Trade Meetings in China – POTUS Trump Tweets as Expected…
The financial media still doesn’t get it… Obviously! Transfixed and jaw-agape at seemingly at-odds aspects to a new engagement with Beijing, the MSM financial media are clueless. They are genuinely disconnected, and have no idea what is going on. The … Continue reading →
Summer Sailing Log Entry #3 - Plus 5G Update
*Cabin Support Pole with * *macramé and shell decoration* Here we are in the coastal town of Chemainus, BC. At one point this was a thriving center of the logging industry. Log booms with huge first growth cedars being towed up and down the Strait from the interior forests of Vancouver Island. Now, the old growth is long gone. The third and fourth growth is being harvested...much smaller and managed much more carefully. In the old days, it was common for the huge log booms to burst in transit, huge logs scattered all over the Strait. A logging company could go bust as a resul... more »
U.S. Navy SEAL And SAS Soldier Killed By Friendly Fire Last Year On An Underground Mission In Syria
Sergeant Matt Tonroe & Master Sgt Jonathan J Dunbar both died in the blast in Manbij, northern Syria. Composite: MoD/US military The 33-year-old died last year alongside US commando Master Sergeant Jonathan J Dunbar in the blast in Manbij during the joint mission *Daily Mail: **REVEALED: US Navy SEAL accidentally killed himself and British soldier when his grenade unintentionally detonated during undercover mission in Syria* * US Navy Seal Master Sergeant Jonathan J Dunbar, 36, and British Special Air Service Sniper Matt Tonroe, 33, died in March 2018 during a mission in Syria * ... more »
Wives And Children Of ISIS Fighters At Syrian Refugee Camp Attack Aid Workers And Guards
Al-Hol refugee camp. RT *Daily Mail*: *Aid workers are stoned and guards stabbed by wives and children of ISIS fighters at Syrian refugee camp* * Kurdish Al-Hol refugee camp under threat from relatives of former ISIS fighters * About 7,000 refugees crammed into site complaining of lack of aid and facilities * Guards have been stabbed and aid workers stoned many stay loyal to militants * So-called 'Muhajirat' female jihadists are said to be behind the latest stabbings * Children also throw stones at authorities in camp on the orders of their mothers Guards have been stabbed and ai... more »
Eco Footprint Nonsense
Michael Shellenberger writes at Forbes Why Earth Overshoot Day And The Ecological Footprint Are Pseudoscientific Nonsense. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Starting today through the end of the year, humankind will start consuming more resources than our planet can sustainably produce, according to the Global Footprint Network (GFN), which has been organizing such days […]
What’s behind the course correction for marijuana stocks?
This has been a roller-coaster year for cannabis stocks, a signal that investors are assessing the opportunity more critically than they have before. What’s behind the course correction for marijuana stocks? is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Teens testify Juul rep told them vaping was “totally safe”
According to two teenagers who testified to Congress last week, a Juul representative visited a ninth-grade classroom and told students that Juul e-cigarettes were “totally safe.” He then showed the students the device, despite the fact that they were all underage. The hearing was the first of two, organized by the House Oversight Subcommittee on […] The post Teens testify Juul rep told them vaping was “totally safe” appeared first on Health Nut News.
Combatting Terrorism? US AFRICOM Is Making Terrorism WORSE!
Launched in 2007 as a force for good in Africa to fight terrorism and improve the humanitarian situation, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has by all measure failed in its mission despite spending billions. According to a recent Pentagon study, terrorism is actually increasing where AFRICOM is operating. Isn't it time to end this boondoggle? Watch today's Liberty Report:
As US Beefs Up Military Presence in the Gulf, Yemen’s Houthis Turn to Russia for Support
[image: undefined] Yemen’s Houthi movement has reacted with concern to an announcement by Washington that the US is pursuing an increased military presence in the Persian Gulf. US Central Command announced Operation Sentinel on July 19, claiming that a multinational maritime effort is needed to promote “maritime stability, ensure safe passage, and de-escalate tensions in international waters throughout the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Arabian [Persian] Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.” The Houthis’ Supreme Political Council, the highest political authority in Sana`a, held... more »
Gun Violence in California
[image: undefined] Upon hearing that a man dressed in a military-style outfit was shooting people with an assault rifle at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California on Sunday, I imagine that there were at least some Californians saying to themselves, “That’s impossible. It’s illegal in California to take an assault rifle into a public festival.” Indeed, according to Wikipedia, “The gun laws of California are some of the most restrictive in the United States.” So, what are gun-control advocates in California going to do now? Make their gun laws even more restrictive? For 20 years, I ... more »
Why Maverick Is Still a Captain 30 Years After 'Top Gun,' According to the Navy
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The mystery is solved. The new trailer for *Top Gun: Maverick* that dropped last week was indisputably the white-knuckle thrill ride of the summer, a blur of aerial acrobatics and beach volleyball that made us wonder how we ever lost that lovin' feeling in the decades since we first met Pete "Maverick" Mitchell back in 1986. But it also made us wonder something else: Why is Maverick still flying combat missions in an F/A-18 Super Hornet as a 57-year-old captain after more than 30 years of service? We're clearly not the only ones curious as to wh... more »
Democratic Debate Warning: Former Obama Chief of Staff Says to Avoid 1 Thing
*Evie Fordham* *Politics, * Emanuel advised the candidates to replicate Obama and former President Bill Clinton’s campaigns to “unite all primary voters.” Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel warned Democratic presidential contenders Monday not to “win the nomination in a way that forecloses a path to victory in the general election.” Emanuel, former President Barack Obama’s ex-chief of staff, criticized the candidates’ performances in the first round of Democratic debates in Miami in June. “There’s a reason [President Donald] Trump gleefully tweeted ‘That’s the end of that race!'... more »
How to Prevent a War with Iran
*Jamal Abdi, Ryan Costello* *Security, Middle East* The window to change course is still open, but it is closing fast. President Donald Trump has bought into a maximum pressure strategy that has undermined diplomatic opportunities and brought the United States and Iran to the brink of war. However, there are signs that the president is growing frustrated with the lack of results and is exploring opportunities to re-open the diplomatic window that he has willingly closed. At this critical juncture, the Trump administration still has time to shift from dead-end pressure to serious ... more »
How the Federal Reserve Can Cut Rates (Without Being Pushed Around)
*Samuel Rines* *Economics, United States* Better and clearer decision-making and communications are needed to avoid the appearance of a Fed bending to political pressure. A 0.25 percent cut in the Federal funds rate is more of a token move than a meaningful one. But that is what the market expects, and the Federal Reserve has intimated. It will not matter. To be credible, the Fed needs to cut policy with precision and for a good reason, and that means dumping the useless 0.25 percent target bands and moving policy to a neutral stance. Worse still, such a placative move appears t... more »
Facebook Cares About Privacy, with 1 Big Catch
*Luke Barnes* *Technology, * Unless it involves the company's new cryptocurrency, then it'll give your data to the cops. Facebook cares about privacy. Or at least is says it does. After two-and-a-half years bouncing from one scandal and misstep to another (most notably with Cambridge Analytica, where Facebook’s lax attitude towards user privacy led to nearly 100 million users’ personal information being mined by a dodgy pro-Trump data firm), Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in March that the company would be pivoting to a more privacy-orientated vision. “I believe the fut... more »
Is Russia Worried About China’s Military Rise?
*Dimitri Alexander Simes* *Security, World* Strained relations between Moscow and Washington are making Russians more accepting of Chinese military power. Even with its economy starting to slow down, China’s military is still on the rise. Years of higher military spending fueled by high economic growth are starting to manifest themselves in new technologies and newfound assertiveness. Beijing has made visible strides in its aviation, naval, and missile defense capabilities. Whether it be making territorial claims in the South China Sea or opening up its first overseas military ba... more »
Major Democratic Fundraising Committee Sees ‘Midnight Massacre’ Senior Staff Shakeup
*Whitney Tipton* *Politics, * Here is what went down. Several senior staffers for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) resigned Monday night amid accusations that the organization lacked diversity and after the Executive Director Allison Jaslow departed earlier in the day. The mass staff shakeup included political director Molly Ritner, communications director Jared Smith, deputy executive director Nick Pancrazio, top communications aide Melissa Miller and diversity director Van Ornelas, Politico reported. “Today has been a sobering day filled with tough conv... more »
Air Force Commander: The F-35 Is 'Kind of Like the iPhone'
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * What does that mean? If it's an expensive next-generation weapon system, chances are a U.S. military official will at some point compare it to the iPhone. In a wide-ranging interview with the Northwest Florida Daily News, new 53rd Wing commander Col. Ryan Messer offered his assessment of how the Pentagon's sprawling operational testing wing evaluates new aircraft and weapons systems before they head downrange — an assessment that included an easy-to-digest comparison between the beleaguered F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the most recognizable smar... more »
How Debt Is Becoming a New Form of Modern Slavery
*Armstrong Williams* *Politics, * But there is a way out. Debt is quickly becoming a new form of modern slavery in this country. With people becoming increasingly more willing to spend on consumer items and lifestyle enhancements before they actually earn the money, debt is increasingly common. To be clear, there is both good and bad debt. Good debt is the use of leverage to invest in a business or acquire new skills that can increase one’s earning capacity well beyond the cost of borrowing. Bad debt is using borrowed money to fund current expenses and lifestyle choices like va... more »
Free Speech and the Hong Kong Protests
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Jul 30 (IPS) - Sometime in the summer of 1974, I was leaning against the gunwale of the ferry between Calais and Dover, watching the moonlight streaming dark waters. When I turned to the left I found that a Chinese lady also looked out over the calm sea. What she told me changed my world view. Read the full story, “Free Speech and the Hong Kong Protests”, on globalissues.org →
Australian defence company denies weapons system being used in the Yemen war
EOS, the company behind hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of sales of a next-generation weapons system to two Arab nations, tells the Australian Stock Exchange its weapons are not being used in the increasingly controversial Yemen war.
The terrorist group we forgot about is now more dangerous than ever
While the Islamic State group was being bombed by coalition planes and losing a ground campaign in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda was quietly strengthening its network of affiliates across the world, writes Eric Tlozek.
Indians, Mexicans set for Aussie work under backpacker visa expansion plan
A new international video campaign calling Australia "the best workplace in the world" is part of an effort to attract farm workers.
Man finds 'mummified' baby in his dead mother's freezer
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Police in the US state of Missouri are investigating after a man discovers a dead baby hidden in a cardboard box in his mother's freezer. He says the macabre item was many decades old.
"Major Solar Storm To Strike Earth This Week As 'Black Supermoon' Looms"
*"Major Solar Storm To Strike Earth * *This Week As 'Black Supermoon' Looms"* by Michael Snyder "An absolutely massive hole has formed in the upper atmosphere of the Sun, and our planet will align with that hole later this week. Once the alignment happens, Earth will be bombarded by a “solar storm”, and nobody is quite sure yet how bad it will be. If the storm is relatively minor, we could just experience a few disruptions to satellite communications and see some pretty lights in the sky. But if the storm is really severe, our electrical grid could be fried and we could experience... more »
Clean Up Aisle 12 — Coming in Baltimore
Excellent! Conservative Activist Scott Presler Organizes Pro-Trump Trash Clean Up Day in Baltimore Gateway Pundit Jim Hoft July 29, 2019 On Saturday President Trump lectured career Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings over the dreadful conditions in Baltimore. President Trump tweeted the comments after Republican Kimberly Klacik went on FOX and Friends to talk about her video of rat-infested neighborhoods in Baltimore. Democrats immediately denied the allegations and labeled President Trump a ‘racist’ for pointing out the obvious — that Democrat controlled Baltimore is a rat-infested dump.... more »
How ‘bout that weather!
The state of Minnesota this morning just shattered another temperature record. Record cold. The post How ‘bout that weather! appeared first on CFACT.
Bored Cop Plays Russian Roulette in Patrol Car, Shoots Into Traffic—NOT FIRED
[image: fired]A Tennessee cop played a game of Russian Roulette while driving down the interstate, fired a round into traffic from inside the car, and was never fired.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Hope For The Underrated Youth’ By Yungblud
The post originally appeared at Ongoing History of Protest Songs. When looking back at the history of protest movements, young people have always been at the forefront. That has been the case with recent protests against gun violence, climate change, and a variety of other social ills. Yungblud, a 21-year-old The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Hope For The Underrated Youth’ By Yungblud appeared first on Shadowproof.
Ethiopia ‘Breaks’ World Record by Planting 350 Million Trees in One Day
*Elias Marat* - Ethiopians just planted a world record of over 350 million trees.
Scientists Warn Amazon Is Reaching Deforestation “Tipping Point”
*John Vibes* - The Brazilian government is harvesting the Amazon rainforest at a dangerous rate.
And just like that the Gilroy Garlic shooter is no longer news...
*wonder why?* First, let me say that *many* hours after the shooter was identified, CNN and Huff and Puff were still in the dark about his identity. When they finally caught up with the rest of the world, they branded him a "white supremacist." Ummm - no. In addition, the *commenters* at both places were still busy speculating on his identity for three to four hours *after* he was identified by just about every new outlet proving that they live in a bubble of self imposed ignorance. As of today CNN is still trying to tie the *Iranian/Italian* shooter to Trump or white supremacis... more »
Ukraine new president: Hot tours to Chernobyl
The recently elected (actor/comedian) president of Ukraine named Zelensky believes that the site that is associated with one of the worst nuclear disasters must become a point of growth in the near future, which means a stable money source for Kiev, funded by those who want to see the ghost town with their eyes and pay for entry tickets. Chernobyl (located in north central Ukraine near the border with Belarus) is truly becoming more popular recently, including from far abroad. But is it wise to let people in?
Remembering Andrew Price-Smith
This is a guest post from Jeremy Youde, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Follow him on Twitter @jeremyyoude. Anyone who studies global health security has a copy of Andrew Price-Smith’s 2001 book, The Health of Nations, on their shelf. It’s a staple of course syllabi in global […]
The Potential Trouble with Nominating a DNI from Trump’s Central Casting
President Donald Trump and Rep. John Ratcliffe, March 2017 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) The nomination-by-tweet of Republican Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas as Director of National Intelligence to replace outgoing DNI Dan Coats has drawn rapid and harsh condemnation from many political observers and even former intelligence officers for his apparent partisanship and lack of experience. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York announced on Twitter, “If Senate Republicans elevate such a partisan player to a position that requires intelligen... more »
Is The U.S. Military Becoming More Politicized?
The military parade President Donald Trump proposed is set to be held on November 10. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters *Thomas Krasnican, Just Security:* *The U.S. Military Is Increasingly Politicized. Active-Duty Personnel Need to Prepare.* When Americans watch news coverage of any contemporary event, no one’s surprised to see it turn political. We live in a time when we can expect almost any topic – whether it’s school shootings, movie awards, climate change, or a sports event – to be packaged by members of one “side” to make their political point or use it as ammunition against the oppos... more »
NYT wants Trump to sweet talk Russia away from China (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 258. The post NYT wants Trump to sweet talk Russia away from China (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Banned in San Francisco
San Francisco has 8,000 homeless people using 5% of the city budget, but . . . Products or behavior banned by San Francisco. - plastic bags, - clove cigarettes, - Coke machines, - bottled-water machines, - playing stickball in the street, - playing chess in the street, - pet stores, - goldfish, - masked balls, - sling shot--illegal weapon, - your dog sticking his head halfway out the window while you’re driving, - toys being given away with Happy Meals at McDonald’s, - traveling on city business to Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, Nor... more »
Is President Trump Politicizing The U.S. Intelligence Community With His Appointments?
Critics say Republican Representative John Ratcliffe is too inexperienced and too political to become US director of national intelligence (AFP Photo/ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS) *Paul Handley, AFP:* *Trump nominee sparks worries of intelligence politicization* Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's choice of a lawmaker with limited experience to oversee the massive US intelligence community has sparked concerns over the possible politicization of crucial national security decisions. Trump announced the nomination Sunday of Republican Representative John Ratcliffe to replace D...more »
President Trump Remarks at the 400th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly, Williamsburg Virginia – 11:30am Livestream
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Jamestown Settlement for the 400th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in Williamsburg, Virginia. Anticipated start time 11:30am EST VIDEO and Transcript ADDED . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank … Continue reading →
Blue Dog Scumbags Are On The Warpath Again-- Against Progressives
Although there are rumors that South Jersey machine boss George Norcross is toying wit the idea of replacing Jeff Van Drew with Patrick Kennedy as the Democratic nominee for the second district seat, so far Van Drew has no primary opponent, just a 3 Republicans trying to get to the right of him, no easy task. Van Drew currently is tied with 2 other Blue Dogs, Anthony Brindisi (NY) and Joe Cunningham (SC) for ProgressivePunch's worst crucial vote scores among House Democrats (20.93%). Independent Justin Amash and Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Thomas Massie (KY) and John Katko ... more »
Is Trump Capturing the “Law and Order” Issue?
[image: is-trump-capturing-the-law-and-order-issue] Calling out the urban liberals who run most of America’s cities, for their failure to make those cities more livable and safe, might be a winning issue for Trump in 2020.
Trump Rids Himself of Coats, but Is His Proposed Replacement Any Better?
[image: trump-rids-himself-of-coats-but-is-his-proposed-replacement-any-better] After Dan Coats resigned, it looks as if President Trump, who promised to "drain the swamp," is preparing to replace Coats with yet another insider.
EU-New Zealand FTA: Anti competitive conduct, merger control and subsidies (EU proposal, Apr 2019)
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Trump administration, Democrats make progress on new NAFTA
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30-Jul-2019 Congressional Democrats appear to be moving from “no way” to “maybe” on President Donald Trump's rewrite of a trade pact with Canada and Mexico.
ReqoDiq Case II: Defending the Supreme Court
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
30-Jul-2019 It is astounding that the Supreme Court judgment is being criticised due to an unfair award by the ICSID tribunal against Pakistan when that judgment is completely defensible.
Mercosur: le gouvernement charge dix experts d'évaluer l'accord
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
30-Jul-2019 Le gouvernement français a chargé dix experts d'évaluer l'impact de l'accord en matière de développement durable, de santé et d'aménagement des territoires afin d'éclairer sa position.
Syrian Army reopens main road between gov’t strongholds in Hama: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s advance in northwestern Hama on Sunday evening paved the way for the reopening of an important road linking two government strongholds. With the capture of Tal Malah on Sunday, the Syrian Arab Army was able to open the main road linking Mhardeh and Sqaylabiyeh. Below is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian jets intercept ‘enemy’ targets in Armenia drills
MiG-29 fighter jets from the Russian Southern Military District have intercepted ‘enemy’ targets in military drills on the territory of Armenia, the district’s press service said on Tuesday. “In the framework of bilateral tactical drills at the Kakhmud and Alagyaz training ranges, pilots of MiG-29 fighter jets from the Russian military base in Erebuni stationed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is Home Ownership An Unalloyed Positive?
Tyler Cowen pointed out this article on the widening gap between white and black home ownership rates. Black home ownership rates have fallen pretty steadily since the financial crisis -- apparently when banks are castigated by activists and government officials for "exploiting" blacks by giving them easy credit, blacks no longer get as much easy […]
Trump Praises Bolsonaro, Says He Wants Free Trade Deal With Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The president of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Tuesday, July 30th, that he wants to negotiate a free trade deal with Brazil, amid praise for his Brazilian counterpart, Jair Bolsonaro, “a great gentleman” with whom he said he had a “fantastic relationship”. Trump said he wants to start […] The post Trump Praises Bolsonaro, Says He Wants Free Trade Deal With Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vatican Accuses Israel of Risking Monks’ Lives in Fire
The Church of the Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor has asked Israel repeatedly for basic services, including running water, but has been refused. A wildfire Friday caused significant damage due to this "negligence." The post Vatican Accuses Israel of Risking Monks’ Lives in Fire appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Socialism Sucks, and Everyone Ought to Know It
Today my friends Bob Lawson and Ben Powell have released their new Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World. Intellectually, EconLog readers will know the score, but Socialism Sucks embeds good economics and economic history within an irreverent travelogue. Modern socialist rhetoric is so ahistorical and otherworldly that it’s great to hear reports about […] The post Socialism Sucks, and Everyone Ought to Know It appeared first on Econlib.
Apple Mac versus Windows 10 - the verdict
Last year I mentioned that I was going to buy a refurbished Apple Mac Mini (the 2014 model) to run Vellum (publishing software that would help me produce cleaner, better-formatted manuscripts). In that article, I concluded: It's too early to say yet, but I might be tempted in due course to transition entirely to Apple hardware and software, and move away from the PC altogether. Being my own boss as a writer and not having to run an employer's PC-specific software, I have that flexibility. I never thought I'd say that (yes, I've joked about Apples and their fanbois for many years... more »
New York Just Decriminalized Marijuana Use
*Tyler Durden* - The law will take effect 30 days from Monday.
Suburban Women Recoil as Trump Dives into Racial Politics
Many professional, suburban women recoil at the abrasive, divisive rhetoric, exposing the president to a potential wave of opposition in key battlegrounds across the country.
US Issues Hacking Security Alert for Small Planes
An alert from the DHS critical infrastructure computer emergency response team recommends that plane owners ensure they restrict unauthorized physical access to their aircraft until the industry develops safeguards to address the issue.
Caiman Went: Swiss Authorities Call Off Hunt for Reptile
The meter-and-a-half (5-foot) long caiman was spotted by a fisherman in Lake Hallwil.
Goodell, Title Game Officials to Face Questions on ‘No-Call’
A Louisiana judge ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath about the infamous "no-call" that helped the Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints.
Jury to Decide Damages Owed by Katy Perry for ‘Dark Horse’
The unanimous verdict by a nine-member federal jury in a Los Angeles courtroom came five years after Marcus Gray and two co-authors first sued in 2014, alleging "Dark Horse" stole from "Joyful Noise," a song Gray released under the stage name Flame.
Baltimore-Area District Pushes Back against Trump Comments
While parts of Maryland's 7th Congressional District have struggled with poverty and crime, it also includes more affluent areas and Baltimore landmarks such as Johns Hopkins University and its hospital, the Social Security Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
US Moves to Limit Asylum for Threatened Family Members
Immigrants who fear persecution because of their family ties will no longer be eligible for asylum, U.S. Attorney General William Barr said.
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