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Don't ignore serious nonmilitary threats to US national security
Richard Forno, Senior Lecturer, Cybersecurity & Internet Researcher, University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
Political leaders are ignoring dangerous threats to American national sovereignty, security and citizens' peace of mind.
Tech Companies feel full force of 50 AGs in antitrust lawsuit
Yahoo Finance – September 10 – “Tech Giant Google (GOOGL) Faces Additional Antitrust Probe” Fifty state attorneys general are joining an investigation into Alphabet Inc. unit Google (GOOGL) over possible antitrust violations. Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN), in addition to Google and Facebook, are also under federal investigation for potential antitrust violations. –##– 50 attorneys general launch antitrust investigation into Google The Hill Harper Neidig September 10, 2019 A coalition of 50 attorneys general will be investigating Google for potential violations of antitrust law, a st... more »
Heatwaves of 1911
“If climate science was an actual science, academics would want to understand the heat of 1911 – rather than try to make it disappear.” click here
"It’s The Pace Of Change That Kills You"
*"It’s The Pace Of Change That Kills You"* by Chris Martenson "A treasured member of my family is in the process of dying right now. She has lived a full, rich life; but her passing is a sad affair for us. I’ve spent a lot of time recently with hospice workers. I’ve learned that they’re often asked by their patients, “How much time do I have left?” While sometimes loathe to offer an answer, hospice staff can predict the timing of the end pretty accurately. They do so by measuring by the changes they see. Or, more accurately, the pace of change in those changes. Could a patient pick... more »
Land and Sea Temps Keep Cool in August
With apologies to Paul Revere, this post is on the lookout for cooler weather with an eye on both the Land and the Sea. UAH has updated their tlt (temperatures in lower troposphere) dataset for August. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude to updated records from HADSST3. […]
Woke Tycoons Playing with Fire
Matthew Continetti writes at Washington Free Beacon The Wages of Woke. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. How the left uses corporate America to evade democracy Time was, CEOs of mighty enterprises shied away from politics, especially hot-button social and cultural issues. They focused instead on the bottom line. They maximized shareholder value by delivering […]
Neoconservative John Bolton’s Ouster a Positive for America
[image: neoconservative-john-bolton-s-ouster-a-positive-for-america] John Bolton is out as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser; if Trump follows his firing of John Bolton by selecting a true non-interventionist as national security adviser, America will be better off.
Michael Trump or Donald Dukakis
In researching my article “Donald Trump Vs. Adam Smith,” I came across Michael Dukakis’s speech to Moog Automotive, an auto parts firm near St. Louis. What I found striking is the uncanny resemblance between Dukakis’s and Donald Trump’s views on foreign trade and even on making American great again. Thus the title of this […] The post Michael Trump or Donald Dukakis appeared first on Econlib.
India Promotes South-South Cooperation, but Key Questions Unaddressed
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
Sep 10 (IPS) - At his speech at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) summit in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised South-South cooperation and technology solutions, but issues of land ownership dog the ongoing negotiations. Read the full story, “India Promotes South-South Cooperation, but Key Questions Unaddressed”, on globalissues.org →
Will Bolton’s Ouster Lead to Changes In Trump Foreign Policy?
*Hunter DeRensis, Matthew Petti* *National Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The departure of John Bolton offers a reminder that Trump is the decider in foreign policy. This afternoon President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of his third national security advisor, former ambassador John Bolton. “I informed John Bolton that his services are no longer needed at the White House. I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in the Administration, and therefore I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning,” Trump tweeted. Bolton al... more »
Over a Year Ago, America, Japan and South Korea Held a Joint-Missile Defense Drill
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5711542/flight-test-thaad-23-ftt-23] Preparing for the worst. *THAAD, already placed in Guam by the U.S. military, is a terminal phase interceptor missile designed to knock incoming enemy missiles out of the sky as they approach their target.* The US, Japan and South Korea are planning a joint, two-day ballistic missile defense exercise in Pacific waters as a show of resolve and defensive technical competence in light of North Korean attack threats. The drills will be held in waters off the coast of Japan on M... more »
How Donald Trump Blew Up the Afghan Peace Process
*Arif Rafiq* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Taliban will now have little confidence in the value of their agreements with any U.S. official. With the suspension of the U.S.-Taliban talks, Mullah Baradar, the Taliban’s lead negotiator in Qatar, may be spending some of his free time reading Donald Trump’s *The Art of the Deal*, trying to make sense of the U.S. president’s bombshell Twitter thread from this weekend. On Saturday, Trump let the world know via tweet that he had planned to host Taliban leaders and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Camp David the next day, ... more »
The 9/11 Fallout: Afghanistan's Taliban Hold the Key to an Exit Deal
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Only the people on the ground who must live with the results can chart a course for the future of Afghanistan. Today is the nineteenth anniversary of the dark terrorist act that wounded America and spawned the war in Afghanistan which has continued, without pause or purpose, since that awful day. This past weekend, President Donald Trump canceled a year-long peace effort between the U.S. and the Taliban, a project advocates claimed could end the war. Whether or not that claim was overblown, the talks Trump shut down hande... more »
"Abortion is a moral right — which should be left to the sole discretion of the woman involved; morally, nothing other than her wish in the matter is to be considered. Who can conceivably have the right to dictate to her what disposition she is to make of the functions of her own body?" #QotD
*"An embryo has no rights. Rights do not pertain to a potential, only to an actual being. A child cannot acquire any rights until it is born. The living take precedence over the not yet living (or the unborn). "Abortion is a moral right — which should be left to the sole discretion of the woman involved; morally, nothing other than her wish in the matter is to be considered. Who can conceivably have the right to dictate to her what disposition she is to make of the functions of her own body? The Catholic church is responsible for this country’s disgracefully barbarian anti-a... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 10, 2019
Britain's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to be deployed to the South China Sea in 2021 *SKY News:* *China threatens military response if UK warships go near disputed islands* Naval chiefs say they have a right to sail to the area as Beijing tells the UK not to do a "dirty job for somebody else". China has warned Britain against sailing ships through disputed waters in the South China Sea, saying that such a move would be "hostile" and hinting that Beijing would be forced to responded militarily. Reacting to a suggestion that the UK might send its aircraft carrier ... more »
Environmental Group Requests Cell Tower Moratorium in National Parks
By B.N. Frank Is nothing sacred? Last month Activist Post reported about Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) exposing some extremely environmentally unfriendly action... more »
Reheating the Cold War?
Who knew Putin was so talented that he could play all of those roles?! Original DVD cover. From VOA News: Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country will aim its rockets at European targets if the United States goes ahead with plans to build a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic. Just […]
The Miserable Last Day
By now, it's become almost customary to write about Boris Johnson using words like 'shambles', 'disastrous', 'incompetence' and phrases that convey a sense of permanent and deepening crisis. Not wanting to follow the press pack as they herd around these tasty morsels, one cannot help be struck by how bad the government's final day before prorogation was. We know from the beginning Johnson set the bar pretty low, but he keeps on confounding us by sinking further into the mire. Following what was probably the worst week any government of my lifetime has suffered, Johnson bombed at his... more »
Familiar Faction Of Regime Change Advocates Lash Out At Journalists Reporting From Syria
Journalists Rania Khalek and Max Blumenthal were condemned for traveling to Damascus, Syria, to report on recent developments in the country. The post Familiar Faction Of Regime Change Advocates Lash Out At Journalists Reporting From Syria appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Non-Legislators in the Legislature
From Digital Journal: Democratic National Committee expresses frustration with the Republican Party’s empty rejections of President Obama’s plans. No is not enough in the business of solutions. House Republican Leader John Boehner is fond of saying no. The New York Times reported today that Congressman Boehner and his colleagues refused to offer an alternative to […]
Risky Business
From NewsHounds: You know Neil Cavuto right? He’s the head of “business news” at the Fox “News” Channel and at the Fox” Business” Network. Here’s what he had to say about the financial crisis when discussing it with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA): Did you warn or express concern about any things that happened? I’m not […]
Meet (everybody except) the Press
From The Boston Globe: NEW YORK – Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin threw herself into a crash course in diplomacy at the United Nations yesterday, beginning her first of two days of meetings with foreign leaders, including Afghan president Hamid Karzai, Colombian president Álvaro Uribe, Pakistani president Ali Asif Zardari, and Iraqi president Jalal […]
Lipstick Bungle
Kids, didya see the Katie Couric’s big interview of Princess Sarah? Sarah was fully prepared….but for different questions. Katie asked about Rick Davis, Captain Underpants’s campaign manager, and his receiving money from Freddie Mac until last month. Here’s the transcript from CBS News: Sarah Palin: My understanding is that Rick Davis recused himself from the […]
Foreign Affairs are Foreign to Princess Sarah
From The New York Times: Her first interview, with the ABC News anchor Charles Gibson, was too hard. The second, with Sean Hannity on the Fox News Channel, was too soft. The third, however, did not turn out to be just right for Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. On the “CBS Evening News” on Thursday, […]
Princess Sarah and the Horse$hit Whisperer
From CNN’s Jack Cafferty There is a reason the McCain campaign keeps Governor Sarah Palin away from the press. This is a direct excerpt from Katie Couric’s One-On-One interview with Sarah Palin, which aired Wednesday on CBS. COURIC: Why isn’t it better, Governor Palin, to spend $700 billion helping middle-class families struggling with health care, […]
Conservative Estimates
George Will (Washington Post): Under the pressure of the financial crisis, one presidential candidate is behaving like a flustered rookie playing in a league too high. It is not Barack Obama. …snip… It is arguable that, because of his inexperience, Obama is not ready for the presidency. It is arguable that McCain, because of his […]
Princess Sarah Goes to Duh-bate Camp!
(CNN)– Gov. Sarah Palin will now spend two and a half days near Sedona, Arizona, to prepare for Thursday’s debate, instead of prepping in St Louis, as originally planned. Sarah Palin will be at John McCain’s rustic creek side home outside Sedona for what a top aide calls “debate camp.” Original DVD cover. [An] aide […]
Thus it has come to pass that the Word itself is become their judge.
* In* the concept of monotheism the greatness of the Most High was spread abroad throughout the land; and the gods and demigods of the past fell as ashes. We are reminded of the great test of Baal when the call went forth unto God on high and the fire came down and licked the altars at the request of the great prophet. Now We say unto you all, the time has come when the fires of heaven must be kindled anew in this age, that the age be not dust and ashes, that the drabness of the challenges of science and knowledge depart from men in a pursuit of the understanding of the great pu... more »
Fleeing to the Oceans
PDF Version. A review of Jeffrey S. Kahn, "Islands of Sovereignty: Haitian Migration and the Borders of Empire" (University of Chicago Press, 2019) *** In 1981, U.S. border policing, long focused on land, took an aqueous turn. That year, the administration of President Ronald Reagan launched a program designed to deter Haitian “illegal migrants” fleeing Haiti by boat from reaching U.S. shores. The idea was to stop Haitians from accessing U.S. territory and the concomitant oversight of U.S. courts over their asylum determinations, via Coast Guard interception while Haitian seacra... more »
CA SB 276 & SB 714 Signed in to Law by Gov. Newsom—Occupy Sacramento Press Conference
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivers an electrifying speech to advocates at a press conference about the passing into law of SB 276 & SB 714—and asks: “Where are the legal and rational boundaries now that the government can force a medical procedure on children?” He also told the crowd: “Don’t despair. CHD has a plan, […] The post CA SB 276 & SB 714 Signed in to Law by Gov. Newsom—Occupy Sacramento Press Conference appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: A Florida judge denies parents custody of 4-year-old son with leukemia
A Florida judge has denied parents the right to regain custody of their 4-year-old son with cancer after the couple stopped chemotherapy treatments earlier this year. Noah McAdams was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia earlier this year. He was removed from his parents’ custody in April after they missed a chemotherapy session and left the […] The post CNN: A Florida judge denies parents custody of 4-year-old son with leukemia appeared first on Health Nut News.
"Violence Can Make or Break Civilized Society"
*"Violence Can Make or Break Civilized Society"* By Bill Bonner "Human experience is marked by two contradictory ways of doing things. By now, readers will be quick to raise their hands and squirm in their seats when we ask, “What are they?” Of course, they are the familiar win-win or win-lose. But here, we look at them through a wider lens. We see that they are not merely ways of gaining wealth or doing business deals. Instead, they are two opposing impulses – both of them etched deeply onto human glass. One suited mankind and his predecessors for millions of years. The other is p... more »
Who Is Avi Berkowitz, the newest Middle East Peace team member?
The new addition to the Middle East Peace team, Avi Berkowitz, joins an exclusive club: all-male, Orthodox-raised, Israel-benefactors from New York. He was raised in a Greater Israel environment, and has the seal of approval of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The post Who Is Avi Berkowitz, the newest Middle East Peace team member? appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
NSW Now: 'Staggering' flu season puts pressure on NSW hospitals
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Unprecedented numbers of flu patients boost hospital emergency department numbers across the state, and firefighters downgrade two major bushfires in northern NSW.
Mr World pageant's Australian rep asked to remove Aboriginal flag from costume
When Jony Berry represented Australia at an international modelling competition, he was asked to remove the Aboriginal flag from his costume.
It's not illegal to sell dangerous products in Australia — some say it's time for change
Risks uncovered include folding strollers that could potentially snag — and sever — little fingers, and cots where the bars were wide enough for a child to poke their head through and become stuck.
The key ingredient for success that no-one wants to talk about
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Work hard, fail often, have passion and persistence and learn from your mistakes: but there's one key ingredient of success missing from this list, writes Marnie Vinall.
Here's the truth about a dangerous myth about autism
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Autistic children don't grow into neurotypical adults, they grow into autistic adults who are more likely to be isolated and stigmatised, writes Sandra Jones.
Dujuan wants Australia's age of criminal responsibility to be raised from 10. And he's not alone
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A 12-year-old Arrente and Garrwa boy will speak in front of hundreds at the United Nations calling on the Australian Government to raise the age of criminality to stop children as young as 10 being locked up.
Is loud sneezing controllable? There's more to it than just the size of the sneeze
How is it that some people can let out a dainty outburst as quiet as a mouse while others sound like they're ripping a hole in the fabric of the universe? If you're a loud sneezer, you might find the answer a bit on the nose.
The Storm-Lightning partnership shows how a strong culture can lead to sporting success
On face value, a Melbourne NRL club and a Super Netball team on the Sunshine Coast appear unlikely associates. But in a few short years, their partnership has seen both revel in on-field success and form a culture that is the envy of many other Australian sporting clubs.
"Unused Militaries"
*"Unused Militaries"* by Fred Reed "For a couple of decades I covered the military for various publications, as for example the Washington Times and Harper’s, and wrote a military column for Universal Press Syndicate. I was following the time-honored principle of sensible reporters: “Ask not what you can do for journalism, but what journalism can do for you.” The military beat was a great gig, letting you fly in fighter planes and sink in submarines. But if you take the study seriously, as I did, you learn interesting things. Such as that a war with a real country, such as Russia, ... more »
Iranian Woman Who Set Herself On Fire After Being Sentenced To Prison For Six Months For Seeing A Men's Soccer Game Has Died
Masoud Shojaei (left) attends a press conference in Kazan, Russia, with Iran coach Carlos Queiroz during the FIFA World Cup in June 2018. *RFE:* *Iranian Soccer Star Condemns Female Ban At Men's Games After Woman Sets Herself Alight * The captain of Iran's national soccer team has renewed his criticism of a ban on female spectators following reports a young Iranian woman set herself alight after being sentenced to prison for trying to attend a men's soccer match. Masoud Soleimani Shojaei -- who is considered a national hero -- said on September 6 that the ban was the result of "ro... more »
Sometimes I Cry When I Write-- This Was One Of Those Times... But Not Because John Bolton Was Fired
Early this morning, Señor T tweeted that he had fired Bolton. Can you think of another good thing he's done this year? Don't worry, less than 40% of voting age American can either. According to the new *Washington Post*/ABC News poll, Trump's job approval is down to 38%. 56% disapprove. "His average rating since taking office," wrote pollster Gary Langer, "remains the lowest on record for any modern president at a comparable point in his term, and he is the first never to have achieved majority approval." The *Post* noted that "Trump is ending a tumultuous summer with his approval ... more »
"It's Everybody..."
"If you're going to care about the fall of the sparrow you can't pick and choose who's going to be the sparrow. It's everybody." - Madeleine L'Engle
California marijuana banking bill dies but might return in 2020
A bill to set up a state-run banking system for California cannabis companies died after months of legislative wrangling, but the measure’s sponsor already pledges to reintroduce the bill in 2020. Senate Bill 51, sponsored by Sen. Robert Hertzberg, was one of the most closely watched cannabis industry measures in the California legislature this year. […] California marijuana banking bill dies but might return in 2020 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"Winter Is Coming"
*"Winter Is Coming", Part 3* by Jim Quinn “The very survival of the nation will feel at stake. Sometime before the year 2025, America will pass through a great gate in history, commensurate with the American Revolution, Civil War, and twin emergencies of the Great Depression and World War II.” – Strauss & Howe, "The Fourth Turning" "In Part One of this article I laid out the reasons for Gray Champions arising to meet challenges during crisis periods in history. In Part Two of this article I assessed the configuration of Gray Champions throughout the world and the potential impact... more »
"After All..."
"A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and life is after all a chain." - William James
#60 - Véliz on How to Improve Online Speech with Pseudonymity
Ethical Technology - 8 hours ago
In this episode I talk to Carissa Véliz. Carissa is a Research Fellow at the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and the Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities at the University of Oxford. She works on digital ethics, practical ethics more generally, political philosophy, and public policy. She is also the Director of the research programme ‘Data, Privacy, and the Individual’ at the IE’s Center for the Governance of Change’. We talk about the problems with online speech and how to use pseudonymity to address them. You can download the episode here or listen below. You can also su... more »
President Trump Remarks at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference – 2:15pm Livestream…
This afternoon President Donald trump delivers remarks at the 2019 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel. Anticipated start time is 2:15pm EDT. UPDATE: Video and Transcript . [Transcript] THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. … Continue reading →
"Economic Market Snapshot Noon 9/10/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "NO US/CHINA TRADE RESOLUTION IN SIGHT.. Eyes On The Bond Market" - 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/
Study Claiming Trump Rallies Cause Hate Crimes Debunked
[image: study-claiming-trump-rallies-cause-hate-crimes-debunked] Two Harvard Ph.D. students have debunked a March study purportedly showing that counties where Donald Trump held campaign rallies experienced a significant increase in hate crimes.
Illegal Aliens, MS-13 Gang Members, Charged in Fatal Maryland Stabbing
[image: illegal-aliens-ms-13-gang-members-charged-in-fatal-maryland-stabbing] Six people charged with murdering a man in Baltimore County, Maryland, have been identified by federal officials as MS-13 gang members who were in the country illegally.
Death on Demand: The New Democrat Position on Abortion
[image: death-on-demand-the-new-democrat-position-on-abortion] For Democrats, the days of “safe, legal and rare” on the abortion issue are in the distant past. Perhaps, their new motto should be, “whenever, wherever and however.”
Tension mounts on Mediterranean high seas
The Grace 1, renamed the Adrian Darya 1 and reflagged as an Iranian vessel, left anchorage off Gibraltar about 11 p.m. (2100 GMT) on Sunday. Refinitiv ship tracking data showed on Monday that the vessel was heading to Kalamata in Greece and was scheduled to arrive next Sunday at 0000 GMT. –BlabberBuzz, August 19, 2019 Shipping Companies and Countries braced as a ship carrying over $130 million in oil headed toward a Greek port after being released by order of the court in Gibraltar. The vessel was detained in Gibraltar by the British Royal Marines on July 4 on suspicion … Continue r... more »
September Government Report Shows $206 Million Paid so far in 2019 for Vaccine Injuries and Deaths
The federal government Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just concluded their third meeting of 2019 on September 6th. These quarterly meetings include a report from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on cases settled for vaccine injuries and deaths as mandated by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP). The September 2019 report can be found here. The NVICP was started as a result of a law passed in 1986 that gave pharmaceutical companies legal immunity from being sued due to injuries and deaths res... more »
Trump Makes the Right Call: Bolton Out
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] In each of his positions in government, Bolton has made the world a more conflictual place and the United States a more isolated and despised country. That President Donald Trump will soon have his fourth national security adviser in less than three years reflects the lack of strategic sense underlying the president’s foreign and security policies. When policy is more a matter of applause lines and appealing to a domestic political base than of implementing a coherent view of America’s place in the world, then seeing whether... more »
The Army Plans for Its Huge Stockpile of M4A1 Rifles
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3580323/marines-conduct-live-fire-exercise-carter-hall] What are they? *Before its conversion into the M4A1, the M4 - while a battle tested weapon and known for many success – had become controversial due to combat Soldier complaints, such as reports of the weapon “jamming.”* The US Army has now produced at least 117,000 battle-tested, upgraded M4A1 rifles engineered to more quickly identify, attack and destroy enemy targets with full auto-capability, consistent trigger-pull and a slightly heavier barrel,... more »
Surprise: America's F-35s Can Now Track Ballistic Missiles
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5718758/ammo-maintenance-and-pilots-strike-mission-accomplished] Is missile defense getting even better? *According to Northrop engineers and weapons developers involved with the test, a sensor on the ground transmitted its tracking information to the DAS-equipped Airborne Gateway, which formed a three-dimensional space track which could be transmitted to San Diego.* The F-35’s Distributed Aperture Sensor (DAS) has performed airborne identification and target tracking of a ballistic missile in a test off... more »
Trump: People 'Will Be Extremely Shocked' at My Financial Report
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S., September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque] Will he prove Michael Cohen a liar again? *“I’m going to give out my financial condition and you’ll be extremely shocked that the numbers are many, many times what you think. I don’t need to have somebody take a room overnight at a hotel.”* *President Donald Trump will release a report on his finances before the 2020 presidential election, he told reporters Monday afternoon.* Democrats have gone after T... more »
This Is America's "Secret Weapon" That Could Make the Difference Between Victory or Defeat in Another Major War
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/TECH-CES--RC140F98D9E0.html] Not what you think. *“We see huge potential benefits with cloud computing from artificial intelligence,” Col. John Kuenzli, LOGSA commander, told Warrior.* Army weapons developers recently completed a "proof-of-principle" exercise with Stryker vehicles using wireless devices, faster computer processing speed, cloud technology and artificial intelligence to expedite vehicle health monitoring and anticipate future needs for the platform. The initiative is tied to the Army’s... more »
Let's talk about that credit card you haven't paid off
Australians owe $45 billion on credit cards after opening more than 20 million accounts in a five-year period. It's time to talk about paying that debt off.
Military and government figures have been wargaming to prepare for climate change — they're worried
The most powerful bureaucrats in Australia have been wargaming to prepare the country for "national-scale systemic climate risks" that could affect "the full spectrum of human activity".
Manus Island refugee processing is coming to an end — but what happens now?
After six years, Australia's asylum seeker processing on Manus Island is coming to an end. Why are they moving? Where are they going? And what legacy is being left behind?
Stampede at Iraqi shrine kills at least 31 as Hezbollah issues new warning to Israel
At least 31 people died in a stampede in Iraq during commemorations for the Shia holy day of Ashura, while tens of thousands of Hezbollah supporters marched in south Beirut to mark the end of the mourning period.
Australia urged to fund more mental health programs for children in war zones
An estimated 7 million children are currently living in "high-intensity conflict zones", and they risk developing the most serious of mental health problems, such as schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Japan may have to dump radioactive Fukushima water into the sea, minister says
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The operator of the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is expected to run out of room to store radioactive water by 2022 and may have to dump it into the Pacific Ocean.
Boris Johnson urged to strip former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott of new knighthood
There are calls for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to strip former English cricket captain Geoffrey Boycott of his knighthood over a past domestic abuse conviction.
Netflix documentary American Factory offers a nightmarish vision of the future of work
The Sundance-acclaimed film, the first to be released by the Obamas' new film company, is a horror story from the frontlines of late capitalism.
Loneliness taking hold as people struggle to find sufficient work and affordable housing
A quarter of Australians are experiencing loneliness, with young adults most affected as underemployment and housing stress take hold across the country.
Study finds 'fake meats' could pose their own health risks
Pork-free bacon, tofu-based sausages and other so-called "fake meats" on supermarket shelves are booming, but new research finds they may not be as healthy as their marketing would suggest.
Donald Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton
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White House national security adviser John Bolton resigns at the request of President Donald Trump, who says he called for the resignation due to numerous policy disagreements.
Chinese President Xi: 'I Can't Believe What President Trump Says'
*Kyodo News*: *Xi told Abe he "can't believe" Trump amid trade friction* Chinese President Xi Jinping voiced distrust of U.S. President Donald Trump during his meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in June amid the U.S.-China trade dispute, a source close to the matter said Tuesday. "I can't believe what President Trump says" concerning trade negotiations, Xi was quoted as telling Abe during a meeting on the fringe of the Group of 20 summit in Osaka. Although Abe told Xi that Trump trusts the Chinese president, Xi continued to air his grievances about his U.S. counter... more »
Anti-cannabis governor targets hemp, saying plant too close for police
A Republican governor who strongly opposes cannabis legalization says that allowing hemp cultivation is just as problematic. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem took her argument national in The Wall Street Journal, arguing in an op-ed column that law enforcement doesn’t have the testing capacity to discern between marijuana and legal hemp, which has no more […] Anti-cannabis governor targets hemp, saying plant too close for police is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Massachusetts shutters marijuana business over alleged black-market activity
Massachusetts regulators shut down a licensed cannabis company to investigate the owner for allegedly conspiring to evade state licensing and drug laws. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission halted medical and recreational marijuana commerce at Nova Farms in Sheffield and Attleboro while quarantining the company’s products, according to the State House News Service. The action came […] Massachusetts shutters marijuana business over alleged black-market activity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Netherlands to experiment with nonmedical marijuana commercial production
Coffee shops in 10 Dutch municipalities will have access to a legal supply of recreational marijuana for the first time, the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport announced. In the Netherlands, sales of recreational marijuana in coffee shops has been tolerated under certain conditions, but production and supply has remained illegal. Now, companies will be […] Netherlands to experiment with nonmedical marijuana commercial production is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Is America Doomed? Any Options Left?
Is America incapable of going back to the "good old days" where we understood what it means to live in a constitutional republic and defended our liberties against all enemies, foreign and domestic? A new article from Michael Snyder cites plenty of polling data suggesting a grim future for freedom lovers. But there may be hope for the future after all. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Arctic ‘Global Warming’ Mission Scuppered By Mysterious Hard White Substance
Excerpts from great article by James Delingpole / 9 Sep 2019 Delingpole: Ship of Fools VI – Arctic ‘Global Warming’ Mission Scuppered By Mysterious Hard White Substance Yet another greenie expedition to the Arctic to raise awareness of ‘global warming’ has been scuppered by unexpected large quantities of ice. This brings to a total of ... Read moreArctic ‘Global Warming’ Mission Scuppered By Mysterious Hard White Substance The post Arctic ‘Global Warming’ Mission Scuppered By Mysterious Hard White Substance appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Pistol at his Waist, Eduardo Bolsonaro Poses Next to his Father in Hospital
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Armed with a black Glock pistol, in his waistband, Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, posted a photo next to Jair Bolsonaro . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Pistol at his Waist, Eduardo Bolsonaro Poses Next to his Father in Hospital appeared first on The Rio Times.
Neymar’s Rape Accuser Najila Charged with Extortion, Procedural Fraud and Libel
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Civil Police of São Paulo formally charged Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza with procedural fraud, libelous statements, and extortion in the case in which the model accused the player Neymar of rape during a meeting in Paris on May 15th, 2019. Her ex-husband, Estivens Alves, was indicted . . . […] The post Neymar’s Rape Accuser Najila Charged with Extortion, Procedural Fraud and Libel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Again I say: if you live in Illinois, LEAVE!!!
We've spoken more than once about Illinois' financial woes in these pages, and Chicago's in particular. Now comes news that the situation is far worse than previously reported, because generally accepted accounting principles were not followed. The State of Illinois recently reported its biggest annual financial loss ever. Instead of clear reporting on that, we’ve seen perhaps the most glaring example yet of how the state’s finances can be misunderstood, misreported and intentionally distorted. The loss of $47 billion for the state’s 2018 fiscal year, shown in audited financial s... more »
Canada’s Foreign Policy Election
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the 2018 G20 meeting in Argentina. (Flickr/G20 Argentina, CC BY 2.0) The next Canadian federal election, which will largely pit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party against Andrew Scheer’s Conservative Party, is set to take place on Oct. 21. The results may be close: CBC’s Canada Poll Tracker indicates that while the Liberals are currently favored over the Conservatives to win the most seats, the two parties are “virtually tied.” The two parties are battling on a whole host of issues, ranging from climate change and the environmen... more »
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Response to “The Message of Measles” —What The New Yorker Wouldn’t Publish
CHD NOTE: In late August 2019, New Yorker magazine published an article written by staff writer, Nick Paumgarten, entitled, “The Message of Measles.” In the article, Mr. Paumgarten criticized Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s beliefs and advocacy. After contacting numerous New Yorker editors, the magazine has refused to publish Mr. Kennedy’s response. If his response had […] The post Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Response to “The Message of Measles” —What The New Yorker Wouldn’t Publish appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CA SB 276 & SB 714 Signed Into Law by Gov. Newsom
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. delivers an electrifying speech to advocates at a press conference about the passing into law of SB276 & SB714—and asks, “Where are the legal and rational boundaries now that the government can force a medical procedure on children?” He also told the crowd, “Don’t despair. CHD has a plan, we have […] The post CA SB 276 & SB 714 Signed Into Law by Gov. Newsom appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Why has the Air Force been stopping in Scotland?
*TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019Times report kills all the fun:* What happens to information flow during tribalized, partisan times such as these? What happens even Over Here, within our own flawless tribe? For an answer to your question, consider the first two paragraphs of a front-page report in today's New York Times. The reports deals with Donald Trump's golf course in Scotland—and it seems to contradict some earlier reporting, which created tons of excitement but seems to have maybe been bungled. The report appears on today's front page. Slightly slippery headline included, Eric... more »
Hemophilia May Be More Common Than Believed
Hemophilia, a rare inherited bleeding disorder in which blood doesn't clot normally - meaning any cut can be deadly - is a lot less rare than previously estimated. A new paper states that as many as 1,125,000 men around the world have it, 418,000 with a severe version of the mostly undiagnosed disease, which is 3X greater than the 400,000 people previously estimated. read more
Male Honeybees Inject Toxins During Sex That Cause Temporary Blindness
Though bees can live for years, their mating period is brief so male honeybees use a bee version of Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol - colloquially roofies) to improve their chances of being the successful dad. They inject vision-imparing toxins during sex that cause temporary blindness in females and keep them from flying off to other males. The toxins identified in a new study are proteins contained in male bees' seminal fluid which helps maintain sperm. All honeybees make these proteins, though some may make more of it than others, and honeybee seminal fluid toxins can not only kill the s... more »
‘This has gone way past a shirt’ | Bullied Florida boy’s UT shirt spreads message of kindness throughout the world
A viral social media post is spreading not only Tennessee Volunteer spirit around the world but also a valuable message. A couple of uneven letters and scribbled words have touched hearts across the globe. It all began with a kid in Florida who wanted to show off his Volunteer spirit on college colors day but […] The post ‘This has gone way past a shirt’ | Bullied Florida boy’s UT shirt spreads message of kindness throughout the world appeared first on Health Nut News.
Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Mnuchin Hold Press Conference – 1:30pm EST…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin hold a press conference to discuss terror related issues and national security. The Press Conference relates to This Executive Order.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/10/2019
Today's Water Cooler:
California Privacy Law Looms
Businesses race to comply with California’s new data privacy law by 1st January; meanwhile, efforts continue to weaken its protections.
BREAKING: Trump Fires John Bolton After “Disagreeing Strongly With His Suggestions”
[image: bolton]Moments ago, President Donald Trump announced that he has fired the warhawk National Security Adviser John Bolton.
U.S. House Democrats Push To Begin The Impeachment Process Against President Trump
*Reuters:* *U.S. House panel to consider formalizing Trump impeachment probe* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee said on Monday it will consider steps this week to formalize an investigation that could lead to the impeachment of President Donald Trump. The panel, which hopes to decide whether to recommend Trump’s impeachment to the full House by year-end, will meet on Thursday to consider a resolution that Democratic panel aides said would better align the inquiry with formal ones of the past. House Democrats have broadly... more »
The New Battle for the Atlantic (book review)
*The New Battle for the Atlantic: Emerging Naval Competition with Russia in the Far North*, by Magnus Nordenan The book begins at the beginning of modern conflict in the North Atlantic and despite my fear that the historical review would be a re-hash, it was not. The author built a historical foundation for the situation in the North Atlantic based on a review that was not too overarching and didn't get caught up in the granularity of specific historical events in an untoward manner. It's a difficult book for anyone who has had a security clearance to write because so many of the ... more »
Did Donald Trump Demand Immigrants ‘Adapt’ or Leave?
A years-old rumor found a new target.
Iranian Female Soccer Fan Dies After Setting Herself on Fire
The self-immolation death of 29-year-old Sahar Khodayari has shocked Iranian officials and the public, becoming an immediate hashtag trend across social media in the Islamic Republic.
What Is ‘Palindrome Week’?
Numerical palindromes, such as 12321, can be read the same forwards and backwards.
Trump Fires National Security Adviser John Bolton
Trump tweeted that he told Bolton his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation.
A Ray of Hope: John Bolton Fired as US National Security Advisor
*21WIRE* | Alas, 2019 has been a difficult for the National Security Advisor: unable to start a new war or overthrow an elected government.
Correction: Claim that Governor Gavin Newsom is an Ex-Vaxxer Unsubstantiated
Update: Claims that Governor and Mrs. Newsom selectively vaccinate their children could not be substantiated, and the activist putting the story forward has not offered verifiable sources. Age of Autism has removed the story until it can be sourced.
Proposed Amendment Scrutinizes For-Profit Schools Targeting Veterans
Men in camouflage descend the steps of a plane. The camera cuts away to the front of a large house where a soldier embraces his pregnant wife and picks up his son. Instrumental music swells in the background.
Public Charter School Leaders to Protest Current Democratic Presidential Candidates
To protest the current Democratic presidential candidate’s insufficient support for public charter schools, a rally will be held Sep. 11 in Houston, Texas. According to a Coalition for Charter Schools press release, more than three million students attend public charter schools every day and many are from under-served communities. Participants in the rally will include […]
WeWork Looks To Be The New Pets.com
The spectacular flame-out of Pets.com is the event that many folks of my era use to mark the end of the late 90's internet bubble. In turn, it looks like WeWork is vying to mark the end of the current Silicon Valley unicorn bubble. I won't go into all the problems of its IPO, but […]
A New Explanation for Lakes on Titan
The vast amount of data returned to Earth from the Cassini mission continues to pay off with new research angles, a process that will continue for years to come. Today we learn of a possible explanation for an odd feature of some methane-filled lakes on Saturn’s moon Titan. As viewed in Cassini radar data, we […]
EPA still abusing wetlands regulation
Bad habits are hard to shed. And if you are a bureaucrat at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who has become accustomed to throwing the agency’s considerable weight around, why turn over a new leaf? The post EPA still abusing wetlands regulation appeared first on CFACT.
DIPIETRO: “License plates and cash grabs”
BY DAVID DIPIETRO Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Gov. Cuomo’s attempts to line the state’s coffers by charging an exorbitant price to replace outdated license plates in New York state. This comes on the heels of the most
The proper goal of education is utility, not learning
Alex Tabarrok has a couple of recent posts that discuss the student evaluation of college teaching. One post ended as follows: Indeed, the correlation between student evaluations and student learning is at best close to zero and at worst negative. Student evaluations measure how well liked the teacher is. Students like to be entertained. Thus, […] The post The proper goal of education is utility, not learning appeared first on Econlib.
Tetlock the Prophet
The replication crisis had made it fashionable to mock social psychology, but this 2000 article on “The Psychology of the Unthinkable” by Phil Tetlock and co-authors feels prescient: A sacred value can be defined as any value that a moral community implicitly or explicitly treats as possessing infinite or transcendental significance that precludes comparisons, trade-offs, […] The post Tetlock the Prophet appeared first on Econlib.
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton Has Been Fired By President Trump
....I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning. I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2019 I offered to resign last night and President Trump said, "Let's talk about it tomorrow." — John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) September 10, 2019 *Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump FIRES his National Security Advisor John Bolton saying they 'disagreed strongly' - but aide says he TRIED to resign last night and was brushed off by the president* * Trump ... more »
“Biological Male” Is a Leftist Propaganda Term; Let’s Not Use it
[image: biological-male-is-a-leftist-propaganda-term-let-s-not-use-it] Calling someone a “biological male” makes as much sense as speaking of a canine dog, feline cat, bovine cow, mechanical machine, or biological human — and we shouldn’t use the redundant term. So says writer Florian Barbedienne, warning that it’s a “tautological” propaganda device designed to promote the Made-up Sexual Status (MUSS or “transgender”) agenda.
Academic Stupidity and Brainwashing
[image: academic-stupidity-and-brainwashing] Just when we thought colleges could not spout loonier ideas, we have a new one from American University.
NRA Sues San Francisco for Violating Its First Amendment Rights to Free Speech
[image: nra-sues-san-francisco-for-violating-its-first-amendment-rights-to-free-speech] The National Rifle Association (NRA) fired back on Monday against the San Francisco Board of Supervisors by filing a lawsuit claiming that the board’s resolution declaring the NRA a “domestic terrorist organization” violated its First Amendment rights to free speech.
Shadows in the Public Education System - Behind the Deep State
[image: behind-the-deep-state-alex-newman-shadows-public-education-system] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind the Deep State, host Alex Newman brings attention to what’s been happening in the public school system for decades. Beginning with John Dewey, through the Bill Gates funded Common Core standards, the public school have been at the mercy of those who have cheerleaders for communism, globalism, the United Nations, and environmentalism.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* A lot has changed in America since the attacks of 9/11/01. If he was still among the living, Osama bin Laden would be smiling as much as Vladimir Putin does when he reflects on the self-destructive forces unleashed by fear and paranoia. Fear and paranoia have no bounds when it comes to republicans thinking about Muslims, whether those Muslims are in far away countries or living peacefully right down the street trying to make a new life for themselves and their families in a country they believe in more than those who cheer the idea of banishing them. I remember a Trump ... more »
La Vía Campesina-América del Norte: denunciamos el acuerdo por socavar la Soberanía Alimentaria
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 El primer Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) devastó comunidades rurales en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México. Este experimento con libre comercio resultó rentable para las corporaciones multinacionales y fue nocivo para quienes laboran en el campo.
La Unión Europea pone en duda el acuerdo con el Mercosur por los incendios del Amazonas
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 La Unión Europea insiste en presionar a Brasil por los incendios amazónicos. Lo quiere hacer a través del acuerdo con el Mercosur.
Chile Mejor sin TLC exige que senadores respondan solicitudes de inhabilitación para votar TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 Hace más de dos meses organizaciones regionales entregaron peticiones de inhabilitación a Alejandro García-Huidobro, Rafael Prohens y Ena Von Baer. Los senadores aún no responden las cartas de sus electores.
Brazil, Mexico begin trade talks amid Bolsonaro push for export deals
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 Brazil and Mexico have begun talks on a free trade deal, seeking to deepen commercial ties between the two largest economies in Latin America.
L'ASEAN et ses partenaires discutent de l'accord régional de libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 La 7e réunion ministérielle sur le partenariat économique global régional (RCEP) s'est tenue à Bangkok, en Thaïlande, dimanche 8 septembre.
Cairn arbitration award may be protracted, not expected before 2019-end
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 UK's Cairn Energy on Tuesday said the arbitration process against India on imposition of retrospective tax demand is likely to be protracted and a decision is not expected before late 2019.
Reko Diq, Karkey cases: Pakistan to challenge verdicts of ICSID: Omar
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 Pakistan government is going to challenge the verdicts of International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), said Minister for Power Division.
Phil Hogan nominated as EU trade commissioner
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
10-Sep-2019 Hogan will be responsible for overseeing negotiations with UK on a future trade deal.
Críticas al acuerdo de libre comercio con Mercosur se multiplican en Suiza
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
08-Sep-2019 Las críticas al acuerdo de libre comercio alcanzado entre el Mercosur y la Asociación Europea de Libre Comercio (EFTA) se multiplican en Suiza y una coalición de grupos políticos y de la sociedad civil ya ha anunciado que se opondrán a su ratificación en el Parlamento.
A Recession Is Already Happening In Parts Of The U.S.
By Mac Slavo Many sectors and geographical areas within the United States are already experiencing a recession. Faced with the choice of raising prices or... more »
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