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[UPDATED] "What, then, is the point of Hong Kong fighting on? Dignity & self-respect... Years from now, historians will recall that at a time when the West had descended into identity solipsism, there was a place on earth where people cared more for liberty and their city than their lives." #QotD
*"The myths of the obedient Hong Kong child, of the disciplined dronelike worker, of the person who puts money above everything else, are shattered for ever. But can Hong Kong people triumph over the Communist Party? Surely not and they know it. What, then, is the point of their fighting on? Dignity and self-respect. Bystanders are responsible for what they don’t do—in this case push back on a growing tyranny. Years from now, historians will recall that at a time when the West had descended into identity solipsism, there was a place on earth where people cared more for liberty an... more »
You’re Not Using the Money for Anything
After watching scary British crime dramas, my wife and I often turn to a rerun of The Big Bang Theory for comic relief. I find myself laughing almost as hard the 10th time I see an episode as I did the first time. Last night, though, one comment of Penny’s stood out and it […] The post You’re Not Using the Money for Anything appeared first on Econlib.
Dorian fake news
“NBC news says Dorian in 10 MPH higher than Camille.” click here
Arizona Mom Melissa Diegel Suffering in Jail
Malinda Sherwyn, who has been a court watcher and child advocate for 26 years, was interviewed on Northwest Liberty News to give the public an update on Melissa Diegel, who is currently confined to a jail cell in Arizona where her health problems are allegedly not being addressed. The medical kidnapping of Melissa Diegel's two girls is the story that launched MedicalKidnap.com back in 2014. Her two daughters had special medical needs, and when Melissa started questioning doctors and seeking a second opinion, she was charged with Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. After losing custody of... more »
No-deal Brexit Doesn’t Scare Wealthy Brits; a Corbyn-led Government Does
[image: no-deal-brexit-doesn-t-scare-wealthy-brits-a-corbyn-led-government-does] While the Brexit chaos continues in U.K. government, the threat of snap elections in which Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party could come to power has many wealthy Brits looking to move elsewhere to escape the increased socialism.
The Failure of the Command Economy
[image: the-failure-of-the-command-economy] Socialist systems inevitably result in three things: shortages and restrictions on products and services, the reduction or removal of free speech and other freedoms, and government surveillance of the populace.
Plummeting September Temperatures In Illinois
One hundred degree weather was common in Illinois during September until about 60 years ago. Now Illinois almost never gets above 100F during any month. Their hottest September was 1925, and September daily maximum temperatures have been declining 1.3F/century since … Continue reading →
Dorian Deals Severe Blow to Chinese Expansion in Our Hemisphere
The Chicoms (in close alliance with savvier members of the Democrat Socialist Party, many RINOs, and their crony capitalist allies in the US Chamber of Commerce) have been expanding their presence for over a decade in the Caribbean region. With the able assistance of greedy legislators and regulators, the Chinese secure “tariff-free import zones” on several islands just off the US coast. Then they build massive container ports. Their partners are global shipping companies (Maersk is at the top of the list) and Caribbean governors and presidents, eager for jobs for locals. The tariff... more »
US Syrian Food diverted to ISIS
Long before the Syria crisis, far back in time to the 1950’s, Americans have been asked to consider helping other lands who are in need as a humanitarian effort. Somewhere in the world, a selfless individual saw a need, began an organization, and over the years sent people, money, and supplies to locations that desperately needed help. In all that time as well the US military has also been there reaching out and helping as best they can with donations, assistance, and supplies from the US government. One of the latest areas our country was tasked to help has been … Continue reading →
NRA Declared A Domestic Terrorist Organization By The San Francisco Board of Supervisors
The document itself carries no legal weight, however, it calls on San Francisco officials to reach out to lawmakers from other cities, states and even the federal government to follow suit and adopt similar declarations (pictured: San Francisco's board of supervisors) *Newsweek: **San Francisco Board of Supervisors Declares NRA a Domestic Terrorist Organization, Urges Other Cities, States and the Federal Government to Do Same* San Francisco's legislative body has challenged other American cities and states to follow its lead and formally condemn the National Rifle Association (NRA... more »
Justice Department To Force Imprisoned Hacktivist Jeremy Hammond To Testify Against WikiLeaks
The Justice Department transferred imprisoned hacktivist Jeremy Hammond to Virginia to force him to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks. The post Justice Department To Force Imprisoned Hacktivist Jeremy Hammond To Testify Against WikiLeaks appeared first on Shadowproof.
US Growing Degree Days Plummet
“Temperatures are much colder this year than the previous.” Excerpts from Ice Age Farmer | Sep 3, 2019 Most coverage of the difficulties plaguing the 2019 US season has revolved around the consequences of our “wettest year ever.” Rightly so, as the flooding across the nation continues to effect a substantial (and often fatal) blow to farmers’ ... Read moreUS Growing Degree Days Plummet The post US Growing Degree Days Plummet appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Canadian crop estimates in ‘sharp decline’
The official 2019/20 Canadian Crop Estimates Reports was released last week by Statistics Canada. Surveys of more than 13,100 farmers were conducted between July 4 and Aug 5 with the results revealing a “sharp decline” in Wheat, Soybean and Corn due to “adverse seasonal conditions”. The culprit was the cold and wet weather across major producing areas ... Read moreCanadian crop estimates in ‘sharp decline’ The post Canadian crop estimates in ‘sharp decline’ appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Most Religions And Many Governments Feed The Poor-- But Not All... And Millions Of Elderly Americans Are Literally Starving
In my long life, I've seen starving people in India and in Afghanistan... but not too many other places come to mind. Except America. In the richest country in the history of earth there are people-- primarily very old people-- who go without food. It's not just Trump's fault. It's part of standard conservative dogma. It's not that Jesus taught but it's the the way it's supposed to be according to conservatives, including conservative religionists. Have you been watching *The Family* on Netflix. Totally excellent, especially if you read Jeff Shalet's books, *The Family* (2008) and... more »
‘Shelter in a Time of Storm’ Details History of Leadership, Activism at Black Colleges
In the current era of the criminalization of the Black body, commodification of Black culture(s) and persistent economic and social inequity for Black people in the U.S., "Shelter in a Time of Storm" by Jelani M. Favors renews an educational approach to Black liberation that should be seriously considered by those committed to racial justice.
Pace University Program Focused on Diversifying Performing Arts
Using Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s $585,000 grant, Pace University will launch a new program to diversify voices in media and the performing arts. Dr. Darnell Hunt, who is the dean of social sciences at the University of California in Los Angeles reported that less than five percent of television writers are Black. The initiative, Writing […]
Higher Education Organizations Urge Congress to Pass the FUTURE Act
A group of higher education organizations have thrown their support behind the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, calling on Congress to pass it by September 30th when a set of funds for their member schools is set to expire. The organizations advocating for passing the FUTURE Act this month include […]
Pompeo’s New Commission on Unalienable Rights Falls Short, But Represents a Real Opportunity
The following is a guest post by Dr. Ryan M. Welch. Dr. Welch is Assistant Professor at the University of Tampa who specializes in human rights institutions and is a former member of the Maricopa County Human Rights Committee. Recently, the State Department created a human rights commission called the Commission on Unalienable Rights (hereinafter: […]
Why didn't Gillibrand take off?
*WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019At the New York Times, everyone gets to explain:* Why didn't Kirsten Gillibrand do better in the campaign? We'd start by offering an obvious possibility—she was a terrible candidate, and a bit of an accidental candidate at that. We don't know why such a mediocrity ever got appointed to the Senate in the first place, but she's never been a talented pol, as indeed most people aren't. Her most ridiculous moment came in the week before the second debate. The hopeful made this ridiculous claim, as reported in the Times: GOLDMACHER (7/27/19): *Senator Kirste... more »
How Three Congresswomen Could Help Trump Fix His Poor Record on Nuclear Arms Control
*Tristan Guyette* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Lauren Underwood, Elaine Luria, and Elissa Slotkin know the costs of war. They have a chance to make a difference. Last Monday was Women’s Equality Day, where Americans celebrate the nineteenth amendment, giving women the right to vote. The nineteenth amendment sent America down the long path towards true equality the United States is still traveling today. Granting women the right to vote allowed women to run for office, and was the foundation of the wave of women we have seen elected over the past decade. A recent group of... more »
Why There Is Nothing Like This Submarine: Meet the U.S. Navy's Seawolf
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The F-22 of submarines? *The best of the best--just not enough of them?* The Seawolf-class submarines were envisioned as the best submarines ever built. Designed to succeed the Los Angeles–class attack submarines and maintain America’s edge in the underwater domain, the class suffered from cost overruns and the collapse of the Soviet Union. While still some of the best submarines ever built, they were built at reduced numbers. In the late 1980s, the U.S. Navy was faced with a crisis. In 1980, the Soviet Union had received information from the Walker... more »
The Afghanistan War Is Over, and Pakistan Has Won
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The open secret—even among those towing Trump’s line—is that the Taliban deal will bring an American exit but not peace. The U.S. war in Afghanistan is winding down, and Pakistan has won. The basic outline of the agreement negotiated by U.S. Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is nothing new: The United States withdraws its forces in exchange for a Taliban pledge not to associate with terrorism or allow Afghanistan to be used as a safe-haven for terror groups. There problems with the agreement are many. Proponents of diplomacy w... more »
The Best Navy in Asia? That Big Honor Goes to Japan
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * China won't be happy. *The Soryus are equipped with six 533-millimeter bow-mounted torpedo tubes, with a mix of twenty Type 89 heavyweight homing torpedoes and American-made Sub-Harpoon missiles. They can also lay mines to block the many straits an invasion force would attempt to force.* The best navy in Asia has a total of 114 warships and 45,800 volunteer personnel. It has a large fleet of fast, powerful destroyers, thoroughly modern diesel-electric attack submarines, and amphibious ships that can haul tanks and other ground forces. It can hunt su... more »
Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated—Part 5
By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman, Children’s Health Defense None of the Part 5 articles I summarize below and in the accompanying graphs are true vax/unvaxxed studies. Instead, the researchers looked at the results on overall health after the addition of a single vaccine dose or vaccine to an already heavily vaccinated population. The results […] The post Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated—Part 5 appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Is This the Eye of Hurricane Dorian?
NOAA: "The GOES satellite senses electromagnetic energy at five different wavelengths. There are two wavelengths most commonly shown on weather broadcasts: Infrared and Visible."
Did the Comedian Tim Allen Write a Viral Facebook Attack on Democrats?
Many social media users attributed to Tim Allen a set of "interesting points to think about prior to 2020." But which Tim Allen?
Did Hillary Clinton Ask for ‘Huge’ Donations to the Clinton Foundation for Hurricane Dorian Victims?
Be careful about sharing images of tweets ... they may be fake.
NBC’s Lester Holt Spends 2 Nights in Prison for News Show
Holt gained access to the sprawling Louisiana prison known as “Angola” as Gov. John Edwards’ attempts to lower the population inside his state’s facilities.
Afghanistan Government Raises New Concerns About U.S.-Taliban Deal
A member of the Afghan security force stands in front of a poster of Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Afghanistan September 2, 2019.REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail *Reuters: **Afghan government has concerns about U.S.-Taliban peace deal* KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan government has concerns about the draft peace agreement reached between U.S. and Taliban negotiators and wants further clarification, President Ashraf Ghani’s main spokesman said on Wednesday. The deal, which would see around 5,000 U.S. troops withdrawn and five bases closed in exchange for guarantees that ... more »
Apartments could be the crack in the housing market recovery
Evacuations, cracking, flammable cladding — the apartment market has been plagued by damaging, high-profile problems this year. So could it be the thorn in the side of the emerging property market pick-up?
If you admire the Hong Kong protesters, you should respect the Brexiteers
Hong Kong and Britain are geographically worlds apart, but they're linked by more than history and a common desire for people to hold on to their identity, writes Stan Grant.
Here's what happens when political bubbles collide
Joshua B. Plotkin, Professor of Biology, University of Pennsylvania at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
When the organization of a social network impacts political discussion on a large scale, the consequences can be enormous.
Economist David R. Henderson Changes His Mind on Carbon Tax
David R. Henderson is a research fellow with the Hoover Institution and was a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School… The post Economist David R. Henderson Changes His Mind on Carbon Tax appeared first on IER.
Live Vote SB276
SB276 just passed. Watch live from Sacramental (sic) now. Doctors are being demoted. Patients will lose access to medical care in the form of medical vaccine exemptions. The State owns school kids’ bodies when “if” this passes. http://calchannel.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=18&event_id=5309
U.S. Skeptical On French Proposal To Have A $15 Billion Oil Credit Line With Iran
*Reuters:* *Trump Administration cool to French plan for $15 billion Iranian credit line: officials* The Trump administration views a French proposal to extend a $15 billion credit line to Iran with some skepticism, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, adding that they had not seen any concrete proposal that would be in keeping with U.S. sanctions on Tehran. “We are pretty skeptical of this,” a senior administration official told reporters during a conference call. France has floated the idea of offering Iran about $15 billion in credit lines until the end of this year if Tehran com... more »
U.S. Offering $15 Million For Information That Can Help Disrupt Financing For Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a graduation ceremony at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ academy, Imam Hossein University. (Photo: Office of the Supreme Leader) *The Hill:* *Trump administration offering $15M for information to disrupt financing for Iran's Revolutionary Guards* The Trump administration is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that can help disrupt the financial apparatus of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The State Department through its Rewards for Justice program is offering the funds for information... more »
Western Intelligence Sources: Iran Building Massive Military Base On The Syria - Iraq Border
(*Click on Image*) This image shows a new Iranian military compound, according to Fox News sources; center is the Iranian crossing between Albukamal-Al-Qaim under construction; right is the official border crossing which is blocked and not active. (ISI) *FOX News*: *Iran building new classified military base in Syria: intelligence sources* EXCLUSIVE: Iran has established a new military base in Syria and has plans to house thousands of troops at the location, according to multiple Western intelligence sources. The classified Iranian project, called the Imam Ali compound, was appro... more »
Ireland Pledges to Plant 440 Million Trees Over the Next 20 Years
*John Vibes* - Researchers believe that the Earth has room for over one trillion additional trees.
University of Alaska Study ‘Definitively’ Concludes Fire Did NOT Cause Building 7 Collapse on 9/11
*Phillip Schneider* - More evidence that the truth about 9/11 has been covered up.
Andrew McCabe Fundraising for Pennsylvania Democrat Party…
Remember when former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said he was “not politically motivated”? Well, the Pennsylvania Democrat Party has announced McCabe as the keynote speaker for their fundraiser on September 21st: (Source Link) (IG Report on Andrew McCabe)
Aurora Cannabis sells remaining stake in Green Organic Dutchman
Aurora Cannabis, one of Canada’s largest marijuana companies, sold its remaining stake in Toronto-based The Green Organic Dutchman for 86.5 million Canadian dollars ($64.9 million). The sale, which gave Aurora an approximate return of 50% on its initial investment, involved 28.8 million shares, or about 10.5% of The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD). Though Aurora no […] Aurora Cannabis sells remaining stake in Green Organic Dutchman is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
California county shutters record illegal grow with 63,000 marijuana plants
Authorities in the famed wine country of Sonoma County, California, shut down the largest illegal marijuana grow operation in the county’s history, seizing roughly 63,000 unlicensed cannabis plants. County inspectors with the Permit and Resource Management Department on Aug. 28 came across five properties in South Santa Rosa that held a total of 63,241 illegal MJ […] California county shutters record illegal grow with 63,000 marijuana plants is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Medicine Man Technologies’ acquisition of CO marijuana firm its ninth this year
A buying spree by Denver-based Medicine Man Technologies continues, with a deal announced Wednesday to buy Colorado Harvest Co. and its three cannabis storefronts for $12.5 million. Medicine Man Technologies said it is paying $4 million in cash and 2.8 million shares of common stock valued at $2.95 per share, equal to $8.5 million in […] Medicine Man Technologies’ acquisition of CO marijuana firm its ninth this year is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Amazon Fires Will Have Global Consequences. The UN Must Act.
The Amazon is burning. Nearly 75,000 fires have started in the iconic Brazilian rainforest this year to date, an 84 percent increase from the year before. Since August 10, a spate of intentionally set fires have been raging in the Amazon. But Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro, who took office in January, let them burn for two weeks before sending... Read more »
Luxembourg leads EU push to climate-proof Energy Charter Treaty
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
04-Sep-2019 Critics say the Energy Charter provides excessive legal protection for oil and gas companies, which can claim uncapped reparations from governments who frustrate investments in fossil fuel projects.
Establishment Right and Left Call for COINTELPRO 2.0
Op-Ed by Kurt Nimmo Both heads of the two-headed establishment political hydra want to resurrect COINTELPRO, the FBI’s illegal subversion program, in response to speech... more »
A Constitutionalist View: Walmart to Stop Selling Handgun Ammunition
[image: a-constitutionalist-view-walmart-to-stop-selling-handgun-ammunition] Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced that the retail giant will discontinue sales of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition, and end handgun sales in Alaska.
Biden Remains Strong, But Democrats Should Be Worried
[image: biden-remains-strong-but-democrats-should-be-worried] Try as they might, Joe Biden’s contenders for the presidency can’t seem to dent his firm lead in the polls, which means that rank-and-file voters aren’t, apparently, as worried about his becoming the nominee as political pundits are.
Biden Says “Details Are Irrelevant”; Voters Don’t Seem to Mind
[image: biden-says-details-are-irrelevant-voters-don-t-seem-to-mind] Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, when pressed about his “war story,” said “the details are irrelevant.” According to the latest polls, the people are buying the canard.
An Op-Ed From the Future on Election Security
A voter enters a voting booth as a poll worker looks on, 1971. (Flickr/Seattle Municipal Archives, CC BY 2.0) *There have been many pieces, in *Lawfare* and elsewhere, about the weaknesses in America’s political and election systems. In my career as a security executive, I sometimes found it difficult to communicate risk to non-expert audiences when focusing on a specific vulnerability. It is often more effective to paint a dire but realistic scenario relying on the proven capabilities of real adversaries combined with a variety of known, systemic issues. * *Below is a potential ... more »
Oh, snap!
Geraldo Rivera thought he could use a comedienne's tweet to smack down gun owners: Dana Loesch, fiery former spokesperson for the NRA, fired back: Come on, Geraldo, top that one! Don't keep the nice lady waiting! Peter
RoundUp Herbicide Glyphosate Linked to Increased Rates of Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
Colorectal cancer has increased by 51% in Americans under age 50 since the mid-1990s, and researchers suggest that “early life exposures…may be contributing to the rise” in that age group. A leading hypothesis is that gut dysbiosis is playing an active part—perhaps by disrupting young people’s immune response and triggering overactivation of cell signaling proteins in the colon. Some researchers have even posited a “bidirectional self-feeding relationship” between the gut microbiome and colorectal cancer, with gut dysbiosis contributing to colorectal cancer growth and progression, ...more »
'Treated like terrorists': Australia's Border Force 'targets' visiting Hong Kong activists
A Hong Kong pro-democracy student activist says she was targeted by Australian Border Force officials and briefly detained ahead of a controversial "Be Water" event.
Deborah took on a Holocaust denier and won — but he was just the beginning
Last month a poster for a new play in Melbourne about the Diary of Anne Frank was smeared with a swastika. It's just one example of what experts say is a rising tide of racist and anti-Semitic attacks that's headed our way.
Live: Boris Johnson demands October 15 poll after MPs approve Brexit delay bill
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British MPs have blocked PM Boris Johnson from sending the UK crashing out of the European Union with a 'no-deal' Brexit. Follow live.
The usual suspects come to Australia's rescue as Warner fails again
The wind and the rain conspired to ruin much of day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, but through Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, Australia finds itself in a solid position with the bat.
China prepares military for F-35 threat
The stealth target drone China recently showcased will provide the Chinese military with experience encountering stealth fighter jets like the F-35, as the US and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region are deploying more of such jets, Chinese military experts said on Friday. Exhibited at the Northwestern Polytechnical University booth at the ongoing 2019 Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish-led SDC ready to return to Damascus to negotiate with gov’t
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The leader of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), Salih Muslim, said this week, as reported by the Kurdish-language Khabar publication, that his political group is ready to return to Damascus to restart peace talks with the Syrian government. The long-time leader of the PYD said that his political party is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Roadside bomb injures 4 Syrian Army personnel in Daraa
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6: 45 P.M.) – Four members of the Syrian Army, including an officer, were injured today when a roadside bomb exploded in southern Syria. According to reports, the explosive device was planted by unknown militants somewhere in the town of Zaizoun located northwest of Daraa on the Syrian-Jordanian borders. The injured soldier were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants say several Russian Special Forces personnel killed in east Idlib ambush
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants from the National Liberation Front released a statement on Wednesday that claimed several Russian Special Forces personnel were killed or wounded in eastern Idlib this week. According to the National Liberation Front’s statement, a number of Russian Special Forces personnel were wounded or killed this week when […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
DWP Urged To Publish ‘Secret’ Brexit Impact Analysis
By Steven Preece: The SNP has called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to publish secret analysis that reveals the impact of different Brexit outcomes on poverty levels, wages and low-income households in Scotland and the UK.
What just happened? The death throes of Conservatism
By TruePublica Editor: The United Kingdom, a country once touted as a confident pillar of Western economic and political stability is committing an act of self-immolation in front of an international audience. These are the death throes of Conservatism.
China News Links 4 September 2019
4 September 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so check back Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/sVEems0sbSU/ Tensions in Korean-Japanese Relations: the Latest “Reports from the Front” https://journal-neo.org/2019/09/04/tension-in-korean-japanese-relations-the-latest-reports-from-the-front/ When Rogues Prorogue Parliament https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2019/09/04/when-rogues-prorogue-parliament/ The West Oppressed The … Cont... more »
Julian Assange News Links 3-4 September 2019
4 September 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so check back Imprisoned activist Jeremy Hammond called to testify before US grand jury, most likely against Julian Assange https://williambowles.info/2019/09/04/imprisoned-activist-jeremy-hammond-called-to-testify-before-us-grand-jury-most-likely-against-julian-assange/ ‘Nothing!’ Media refuse to cover Roger Waters concert in support of Julian Assange … Continue reading Julian Assange News Links 3-4 September 2019
Did Trump Tacitly Threaten to Use Biological Weapons to Exterminate 10 Million? By Terje Maloy
“We could win that war so fast if I wanted to kill 10 million people … which I don’t. I’m not looking to kill a big portion of that country [Afghanistan],” -- Donald Trump
BWorld 365, FIRe, Innovation and rising income
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last September 03, 2019. Next week, on Sept. 9, the BusinessWorld Industry 4.0 Summit with the theme “Winning Together in the Fourth Industrial Revolution” (FIRe) will be held at the Shangri-La at The Fort, BGC, Taguig City. This big event is a partnership of BusinessWorld, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO). The main speakers will be DICT Secretary Gregorio Honasan II, Senator Grace Poe, Anthony Oundjian of Boston Consulting Group, and Dr. Jose R... more »
USS Gerald Ford - A $13 Billion Boondoggle
The US Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, is so over-budget and riddled with errors that it's practically useless. Never is it asked whether we need such a ship for the defense of this country. It is about spending and maintaining steady growth in the defense industry. Our own safety and security are completely irrelevant to the military spending juggernaut. And it's not just this carrier. Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
The British Want a Stealth Fighter with Lasers and Hypersonic Missiles
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5601060/f-35-demo-team-brings-airpower-duluth-airshow] But can they pull it off? *London has seeded “Team Tempest” with £2 billion ($2.6 billion) for initial development through 2020.* With a flourish of a silk curtain at the Farnborough Air Show on July 16, British defense secretary Gavin Williamson unveiled a full-scale model of the Tempest, the UK’s concept for a domestically built twin-engine stealth fighter to enter service in the 2030s. The Tempest will supposedly boast a laundry list of sixth-... more »
James Reardon, Wannabe Far-Right Terrorist, Hit with Federal Charges
*Luke Barnes* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The federal prosecutor used the announcement to deliver a blistering rebuke of James Reardon's far-right beliefs. The 20-year-old white nationalist who plotted to attack a local Jewish Community Center in Ohio has been charged with transmitting threatening communications via interstate commerce — with additional charges likely incoming over the next few weeks. James Reardon Jr., a self-described white nationalist who attended the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was taken into custody earlier in A... more »
Russia Keeps Losing Its T-90 Tanks in Syria for One Reason
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: By Aleksey Kitaev - http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/531, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29092180] Trouble. *While these tanks could have benefited from specific defensive upgrades in some cases, the real lesson to be drawn was less about technical deficiencies and more about crew training, competent morale, and sound tactical employment matter more even than “invulnerable” armor.* The interconnected conflicts raging across the Middle East today have amounted to a dreadful human catastrophe with spir... more »
Yes, Stealth Can Be Defeated: In 1999 an F-117 Nighthawk Met Its Doom
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/760216/f-117-stealth-bomber-with-c-5a-transport-background-flight-line-wright-patterson-air-force] But how? *Suddenly, Zelko spotted two bright dots blasting upwards through the clouds below, closing on him at three-and-a-half times the speed of sound. These were radar-guided V-601M missiles, fired from the quadruple launch rails of an S-125M Neva surface-to-air missile system. * At 8 p.m. on March 27, 1999, a bizarre-looking black painted airplane cut through the night sky over Serbia. This particular F... more »
Looking for Lurkers: A New Way to do SETI
SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, has kept its focus on the stars, through examination of electromagnetic wavelengths from optical to radio signals. But Jim Benford has been advocating that we consider near-Earth objects as potential SETI targets, prompted by Ronald Bracewell’s thoughts in a 1960 paper advancing the ‘sentinel hypothesis.’ A Bracewell probe could […]
Rep Omar defends organization in Somalia
Rep. Omar Declares Support for Terrorist Financier’s Company in Her Native Somalia Judicial Watch September 3, 2019 A controversial Minnesota congresswoman known for racially inflammatory anti-Semitic views has publicly declared her support for a terrorist organization in her native Somalia. Democrat Ilhan Omar is demanding that a telecommunications company founded and operated by a renowned terrorist financier, receive protection from that country’s government and peacekeeping forces. An Israeli-based newspaper broke the story a few days ago, but the American mainstream media has b... more »
Battleship Bismarck (book review)
I recall seeing a fantastically illustrated Gutenberg Bible and to me it was elegant. The history of the work was epic, the effort that went into the creation of document and its illustration was magnificent. I felt much the same way when I turned the pages of *Battleship Bismarck, A Design and Operational History*. And while it is not the Gutenberg Bible, it might well be considered to be the Bismarck Bible, meticulously researched, magnificently printed, and glorious in its illustration and in the vast selection of historical photographs which document possibly the most famous ba... more »
Judge: Epstein Civil Filings Name Hundreds of Third Parties
The unnamed people, including a man identified only as John Doe, will be allowed to object to the release of the documents.
Florida Man Parks Smart Car in Kitchen So It Won’t Blow Away
Jessica Eldridge said her husband Patrick Eldridge was "afraid his car might blow away" so he parked it in their Jacksonville home's kitchen.
Did a 15-Year-Old Invent a ‘100% Accurate’ Pancreatic Cancer Test?
A prize-winning, high-school science project claiming to be a new diagnostic tool for cancer came with a lot of hype.
Does This Social Media Narrative Describe Volunteers Helping with Hurricane Dorian?
The Cajun Navy 2016 are second responders from Louisiana who offer volunteer assistance during hurricanes.
US Watchdog: Separated Migrant Children Suffered Trauma
Migrant children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border last year suffered post-traumatic stress and other serious mental health problems, according to a government watchdog report.
Officials Ignored Warnings Before Massive ‘Gladiator Fight’ At Soledad State Prison In California
Prisoners say the head of California's prison system was warned the day before hundreds of prisoners were involved in a fight. The post Officials Ignored Warnings Before Massive ‘Gladiator Fight’ At Soledad State Prison In California appeared first on Shadowproof.
Lebanon Declares ‘State Of Economic Emergency’
Lebanese President Michel Aoun (C) meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (L) and Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the presidential palace in Baadba on November 22, 2017. (AFP) *Middle East Eye:* *Lebanon declares state of economic emergency* *Saad Hariri vows to accelerate financial reforms following four-hour meeting with top Lebanese officials* Lebanese officials declared a state of economic emergency on Monday, vowing to speed up public finance reforms in an acknowledgement of the financial situation afflicting the country. "This difficult economic situation requires us taki... more »
Competition heated for Missouri medical cannabis dispensary licenses
The race among medical cannabis business applicants in Missouri for growers and dispensary licenses is fierce, state figures show. The data shows that more than half the 2,100-plus medical cannabis business applicants are seeking dispensary licenses. Here are the applicant counts by category, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Dispensaries: 1,163 […] Competition heated for Missouri medical cannabis dispensary licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Nevada marijuana sales rise to $639 million in fiscal 2019
Cannabis sales in Nevada hit $639 million in its latest fiscal year, a 20% jump over sales of $530 million for the same period a year ago, providing the latest sign of the strength of the state’s MJ market. About 80% of the sales in the fiscal year ended June 30 are in Clark County, […] Nevada marijuana sales rise to $639 million in fiscal 2019 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
More documents to be unsealed in the Epstein case, "hundreds"of people named
*From Zerohedge* *An attorney for Jeffrey Epstein confidant (and alleged groomer) Ghislaine Maxwell told a judge on Wednesday that there are "hundreds" of people named in what is expected to be approximately 2,000 pages of documents ordered unsealed by the federal appeals court in New York, according to Bloomberg. * *The lawyer, Jeffrey Pagliuca, told U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska Wednesday that the materials also include an address book with about 1,000 names. Preska is considering how to carry out a ruling by the federal appeals court in New York that she must consider unsea... more »
Why California Forcing Uber Drivers to Become Employees May Hurt Many Drivers
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MPS SET TO PASS HISTORIC BILL TO STOP NO DEAL BREXIT IN ONE DAY BUT GLOBALISTS SEEK EARLY ELECTIONS TO FORCE UK OUT BY DEFAULT
*The bill to stop a no deal Brexit on October 31st is now on its way through the House of Commons today. * *The Speaker John Bercow has said he will not seek the Queen's approval or royal assent, a decision within his power, but perhaps a sign of the growing distrust towards Queen "Eva Braun" for joining with unelected PM Boris Johnson in suspending parliament at this crucial time.* https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/sep/04/brexit-crisis-boris-johnson-mps-bill-blocking-no-deal-eu-no-deal-parliament-politics-live *The next step could be a general election. My thinking is a... more »
ATHOS BREWER
*ATHOS BREWER* has been named vice president for administrative services at Union County College in Cranford, N.J. He previously served as vice chancellor for student services at Houston Community College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Capital University, a master’s degree in social agency counseling from the University of Dayton, and a doctorate in education technology from American University.
HELEN CASTELLANOS BREWER
*HELEN CASTELLANOS BREWER* has been appointed vice president of enrollment management and student affairs at Rockland Community College. She was previously vice president of student development at Union County College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, a master’s in counseling from Trinity University, and a doctorate in higher education leadership, management and policy from Seton Hall University.
CHRISTOPHER CARR
*CHRISTOPHER CARR* has been appointed chief diversity officer at the Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University. He previously served as senior director of programs for the National Society of Black Engineers. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and history from William Jewell College, a master’s in public policy from Pepperdine University, and a doctorate in education from Creighton University.
GODWIN-CHARLES OGBEIDE
*GODWIN-CHARLES OGBEIDE* has been named director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University Northwest. He previously served as director of the Events and Tourism Institute at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in food science and human nutrition and a doctorate in agricultural education leadership all from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
CHAUDRON GILLE
*CHAUDRON GILLE* has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of North Georgia. She had been serving in the role on an interim basis. Gille holds a bachelor’s degree in French and economics from the University of North Carolina, a master’s in applied linguistics from Georgia State University, and a doctorate in in French literature from Emory University.
KATHIE STROMILE GOLDEN
*KATHIE STROMILE GOLDEN* has been appointed provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Mississippi Valley State University. She had served as director of international programs at MVSU. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in political science from Southern University and a doctorate in political science from the University of Kentucky.
CYNTHIA LIGHTFOOT
*CYNTHIA LIGHTFOOT* has been appointed interim chancellor of Penn State Brandywine. She currently serves the institution as director of academic affairs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a master’s in psychology from the University of British Columbia and a doctorate in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Losses from the failed tidal generation project continue to mount
News 1. Tidal generation failure costs mount Losses continue to mount related to the failed tidal generation project in the Minas Basin. The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy Inc. (FORCE), the company established to provide test sites for other companies to try out instream turbines in the Minas Basin, is suing five companies for […]
Is Geneva, Switzerland the Global Center for CPS and Child Trafficking?
By Health Impact News Staff This past Friday, August 30, 2019, Neal Sutz, an American father from Arizona currently living in Switzerland, appeared on the Northwest Liberty News show to explain how two U.S. diplomats had been “Criminally Denounced” to Switzerland’s Attorney General due to their alleged involvement in an international medical kidnapping case with […] The post Is Geneva, Switzerland the Global Center for CPS and Child Trafficking? appeared first on Health Nut News.
U.S. Navy Contractors Feud Over Who Is Responsible For Fixing The Newswest Aircraft Carrier
USS Gerald Ford *Bloomberg:* *Navy Contractors Feud Over Who Pays for Fixes to Troubled $13 Billion Warship* * Propulsion system fixed with Navy footing the bill for now * Defect caused January 2018 failure of propulsion gear at sea Almost two years after the U.S. Navy’s costliest warship was first hobbled by manufacturing defects with its propulsion system, the two companies at the center of the breakdown are haggling over who will have to pay back taxpayers for fixing the problem. Aircraft carrier-builder Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. and subcontractor General Electric Co. ... more »
SME's the Main Drivers of Africa’s Food Economy
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ACCRA, Ghana/ELDORET TOWN, Kenya, Sep 04 (IPS) - Viola Kiptanui, a resident of Langas estate in the outskirts of Kenya's Eldoret town, has discovered a new way of life – eating only what she knows the source – thanks to a new smallholder entrepreneurship venture. Read the full story, “SME's the Main Drivers of Africa’s Food Economy”, on globalissues.org →
Sri Lanka Faces Major Challenges on UN’s 2030 Development Agenda
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand, Sep 04 (IPS) - Ganga Tilakaratna is Research Fellow & Head of Poverty and Social Welfare Policy Research, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, Deshal de Mel is Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka & Zhenqian Huang is Associate Economic Affairs Officer, Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Division, ESCAPOn the road to sustainable development, Sri Lanka provides an interesting case study. Having overcome a three-decade domestic conflict, Sri Lanka has begun its transformation towards a sustainable and resilient society. The extreme ... more »
Plan to Use Fitbit and “Smart” Home Devices to Stop Mass Shootings — But Might This Instigate More?
By B.N. Frank Fitbits, smart watches, and other wearable activity trackers. They have been the subject of class action lawsuits and recalls due to privacy... more »
Boris Johnson brings Macbeth to a world audience, fights reality in the parliamentary arena and descends into a form of lunacy like Trump
*"How Asterix... brings a quintessentially French story to an international audience," is a headline in The Independent today. * *Boris Johnson has just brought the quintessially English story Macbeth to an international audience. * *Macbeth is a drama about ambition and madness, and we should be grateful to BoJo for breaking down the barriers that separate theatre from politics to present his own contemporary version of Macbeth to an expanded, global audience. * *Madness is not to take someting not real for real, something inessential for essential, so that what is essential and r... more »
Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging
From Kaiser Health News: “Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging by Laura Ungar and Trudy Lieberman, Sept. … Continue reading →
Hurricane Dorian 11 am EDT Update; Brunswick Nuclear Power Station Lies in its Path
Hurricane Dorian Sept 4th, 2019, at 10.31 EDT Hurrican Dorian 11 AM update track with nuclear power stations (orange skulls). … Continue reading →
Bermuda High and Hurricanes
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : “Bermuda High A semi-permanent, subtropical area of high pressure in the North Atlantic Ocean off the…
1992 NOAA Study Concluded A Severe Hurricane Could Induce A Storm Surge 6.4 Ft Above Brunswick Nuclear Power Station’s Design Basis Flood So NRC Commissioned A New Study To Prove That The Design Basis Was Good Enough – But It’s Not
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : It has been known that Brunswick Nuclear Power Station’s Design Basis storm surge-flood level was too…
Gideon Levy: “Only for Jews”: The West Bank’s Apartheid Springs
Israeli settlers have taken over dozens of springs in the West Bank, all of them on private Palestinian land, and are keeping the Palestinian owners away. Rina Shnerb, a Jewish teen, was murdered last week at one of them. The post Gideon Levy: “Only for Jews”: The West Bank’s Apartheid Springs appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
World News Briefs -- September 4, 2019
*Reuters:* *Hong Kong leader pulls extradition bill, but too little too late, say some* HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday withdrew an extradition bill that triggered months of often violent protests so the Chinese-ruled city can move forward from a “highly vulnerable and dangerous” place and find solutions. Her televised announcement came after Reuters reports on Friday and Monday revealing that Beijing had thwarted an earlier proposal from Lam to withdraw the bill and that she had said privately that she would resign if she could, according to an au... more »
First Day of School and Vaping is Topic #1
*Vaping and Youth* Yesterday was the first day of school in these parts. I was walking my dogs as usual just after noon on the trail by the local salmon stream. Ahead of me on the trail were about eight or nine high schoolers who had just been let out from school--it's only a half day on the first day. The group was mostly boys but I noted one girl. They were all around fourteen or fifteen years old...young. Half way down the trail they all veered off to the left, down a smaller path to the river's edge. There's a bit of a clearing there and a sandy spot to stand. There are ... more »
Biden’s Latest Idea: Ban “Magazines That Can Hold Multiple Bullets”
[image: bidens-latest-idea-ban-magazines-that-can-hold-multiple-bullets] Joe Biden’s latest statement on guns is both a gaffe and a precise declaration of how he wants to disarm Americans.
The Pilgrim’s Progress Does Not Disappoint
[image: the-pilgrim-s-progress-does-not-disappoint] Revelation Media’s new animated film *The Pilgrim’s Progress *is the latest depiction of John Bunyan’s classic work. First published in 1678, the book is an allegory of Christian life, and the film is a delightful, and slightly modernized, depiction of that book.
NY Post: Omar’s Consultant Denies Affair; Her Husband Wants Divorce
[image: ny-post-omars-consultant-denies-affair-her-husband-wants-divorce] Two more developments have surfaced in the case of Representative Ilhan Omar’s mysterious marital history and, court papers allege, extra-martial high jinks.
Security In Iraq Aug 22-28, 2019
(Shafaaq News) The number of security incidents in Iraq during the fourth week of August remained within the mean seen since the spring. The difference was this week had the highest casualty count of the year. That was due to a bombing at a market in Babil, something rarely seen in the country recently. There were 27 incidents recorded in Iraq from August 22-28. That matched the 27 incidents from August 1-7. One of those incidents was a body found in Mosul that had been tortured and shot. The perpetrators are unknown and may not have been committed by the Islamic State. This marked... more »
The Mail, etc.
*The Mail* LindaG - I always appreciate your comments DRJIM - AFAIC, we get *NOTHING* of value from having the UN in NYC. And I'm sure that due to the malfeasance of those "diplomats", the cost is actually higher than the $2 billion we give them..... Certainly the parking ticket count. UN diplomats enjoy diplomatic immunity from prosecution for any and all crimes up to and including murder -- and of course, espionage. They park where they want and when they want. They're cited and throw the tickets in the trash. Whether the parking ticket debt is up to $2 billion is unknown Old NF... more »
This Day in Iraqi History - Sep 4
1921 Colonial Secretary Churchill memo said he supported Iraqi govt and independence to maintain British influence in Iraq (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 *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the Anglo-American World Order, 1918-1930*) 1945 Iraqi forces launched new assault upon Kurdish forces in Barzan vs 1943 Barzani revolt (Musings On Iraq book review of *The Kurds, A Modern History*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Kurds of Iraq,... more »
UK COLUMN: Boris, Brexit, Corbyn and The Queen + Roger Waters gig for Assange
*UK Column News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen breaking down the mid-week news cycle.
Edward Feser's Revenge
Edward Feser has posted a response to a review of his book *Aristotle’s Revenge: The Metaphysical Foundations of Physical and Biological Science* by Glenn Ellmers. Feser accuses Ellmers of taking the Strussian method of esoteric reading to absurd new lengths. Here's an excerpt from Feser's article: "But this whole line of criticism is simply incompetent. For one thing, Ellmers assumes that all teleology is of one kind, so that to speak of the teleology of phosphorus is, he thinks, to attribute to it the same sort of thing that natural law theorists would attribute to human beings. Bu... more »
What Congress Really SHOULD Look And Sound Like-- Meet Morgan Harper
The Columbus, Ohio congressional district is safely blue. Trump wasn't even able to get 30% of the vote in 2016 and the PVI is D+19. It's the kind of district Democrats should be looking to for strong progressive leadership from bold thought-leaders. Instead, the incumbent there, Joyce Beatty, is a longtime crooked political hack and careerist. This cycle, Beatty is getting a powerful progressive primary challenge from former CFPB official Morgan Harper. She worked protecting consumers from the very financial institutions who had gone ago bought Beatty lock stock and barrel. The i... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 9/4/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “IMPORTANT UPDATES: Yield Curve, Gold, Silver, Crypto, Dollar, Stocks” - 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/
PERCEIVED RATIONALITY'S END: The gaps confound the Times again!
*WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2019Can this possibly be on the level?:* Long ago and far away, the New York Times engaged in a type of denialism concerning New York City's large achievement gaps. Actually, it happened this past spring. A very small number of black and Hispanic kids had been offered admission to Stuyvesant High, crown jewel of the Gotham system, or to the city's seven other "specialized high schools." Why had so few of these kids done well on the admission test? With the help of NPR's Alisa Chang, Eliza Shapiro engaged in a familiar type of denial while appearing on All ... more »
Heatwave Of September 1925
On this date in 1925, most of the Eastern US was over 100 degrees. 04 Sep 1925, Page 1 – The St. Louis Star and Times at Newspapers.com The heatwave peaked on September 7, and lasted for the entire month … Continue reading →
Complete Disregard For The Truth At The BBC
The BBC says Greenland saw record melt this year and we are all going to drown Yet the graph in article shows ice loss decelerating, not accelerating, and they say Greenland gained ice last year. There are many things wrong … Continue reading →
Confessions of a Digital Gun for Hire
Join us in London to hear a former media strategist versed in the dark arts of media manipulation blow the whistle on trade secrets used in the private sector to engineer fake news and influence the media.
Imprisoned activist Jeremy Hammond called to testify before US grand jury, most likely against Julian Assange
Imprisoned information activist Jeremy Hammond—who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for hacking the private intelligence firm Stratfor in 2011—has been called before a secret federal grand jury, most likely in an effort to force him to testify against WikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange.
When Rogues Prorogue Parliament By Wayne Madsen
Britain, which sees itself as governed by the mothers of all parliaments, Westminster, has received a bitter taste of what occurs when a small minority of domestic political forces, who are teamed up with likeminded foreign actors, manage to prorogue – suspend – parliamentary rule for extremist purposes. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who became the occupant of Number 10 Downing Street after winning a majority of the votes of 160,000 members of the Conservative Party representing a paltry 0.2 percent of the electorate, was victorious over former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt.... more »
How Syria Defeated the 2012-2019 Invasion by US & Al-Qaeda By Eric Zuesse
On August 31st, the brilliant anonymous German intelligence analyst who blogs as “Moon of Alabama” headlined “Syria – Coordinated Foreign Airstrike Kills Leaders Of Two Al-Qaeda Aligned Groups”, and he reported that,“Some three hours ago an air- or missile strike in Syria’s Idleb governorate hit a meeting of leaders of the al-Qaeda aligned Haras-al-Din and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) aka Jabhat al-Nusra. Both were killed. It is likely that leaders of other Jihadist groups were also present. The hit completely destroyed a Haras al-Din guesthouse or headquarter. The Syrian Observatory ... more »
‘Nothing!’ Media refuse to cover Roger Waters concert in support of Julian Assange
If most rockstars performed one of their iconic hits outside the British Home Office, the media would lap it up. Not so, if the star is Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters and he sings for jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Brexit/Bojo News Links 3-4 September 2019
4 September 2019 • 18:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so check back Brexit: MPs back bill to block no deal on first vote https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49580185 Selected Articles: Political Outrage in Britain over No-deal Brexit https://www.globalresearch.ca/selected-articles-political-outrage-britain-no-deal-brexit/5688125 Brexit: Judge rejects parliament shutdown … Continue reading Brexit/Bojo News Links 3-4 September 2019
Forget M4 Rifles or M-16s: The Army Has a Better Way to Kill the Enemy
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Soldier-worn computers will instantly connect target information, drone feeds and enemy tracking data - among other things. Computers and sensors are already being woven into soldier uniforms and being ergonomically engineered to accompany forces in battle for this specific purpose. (Washington, D.C.) The age is fast emerging wherein forward-operating soldier sensors, weapons and networking technologies will all rely upon secure computing to perform most advanced combat tasks. While many elements of this scenario already exist in various forms, technolo... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 4, 2019
Corrosion control painter Michael May with the 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron removes masking from the nose of an A-10. In 2017, the Air Force abandoned its plans to retire the aircraft. (Alex R. Lloyd/U.S. Air Force) *Defense News*: *‘Controversial changes’ are coming in US Air Force’s next budget, its top civilian says* WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force’s top civilian hinted the service will make major cuts to certain legacy programs — and potentially retire entire aircraft inventories — to further invest in advanced technology for combating future threats. Acting Air Force S... more »
Lawyer For Epstein’s “Madam” Says “Hundreds Of Names” Contained In Upcoming Records Dump
By Tyler Durden An attorney for Jeffrey Epstein confidant (and alleged groomer) Ghislaine Maxwell told a judge on Wednesday that there are “hundreds” of people named in... more »
If we won't help, why should police protect and serve us?
George Orwell said, in so many words: *People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.* Those "rough men" aren't only soldiers. Police fit that description too, and are indispensable in any modern society. However . . . *if the society for and within which they work won't support them, why should they "stand ready" on its behalf?* That's a question law enforcement officers in California must be asking themselves today. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill striking down a law that makes it a crime to refuse a police of... more »
Dense Antarctic water returning to the Atlantic surprises experts
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Antarctica The lead oceanographer in this research says: “The deep oceans have been warming across much of the world for decades, so we were surprised to suddenly see this trend reversing and stabilizing in the Scotia Sea.” Carbon dioxide up, warming down – surprising to some it seems. The…
Google, YouTube Forced to Pay $170 Million Fine for Illegally Monitoring Children Online
By Matt Agorist As YouTube, Google, and Twitter crack down on peaceful channels, censor alternative media, and allow child exploitation videos to flourish, the Federal Trade Commission... more »
Google, YouTube Forced to Pay $170 Million Fine for Illegally Monitoring Children Online
[image: google]“Google and YouTube knowingly and illegally monitored, tracked, and served targeted ads to young children just to keep advertising dollars rolling in."
School Cop Arrested After Getting Caught Filming Up Child’s Skirt
[image: school]A school cop whose job was to protect children was caught preying on those children by secretly recording images up a girl's skirt.
Serial Rapist Finally Caught After Trying to Become a Police Officer
“Had he not attempted to join ranks in the Clayton County Police Department, it is questionable as to when we would have apprehended him,” the chief said of the rapist.
How Yugoslavia Was Created: The 1917 Corfu Declaration (III)
Part I, Part II The main reasons for the convocation of the Corfu Conference in 1917 With regard to the question of the convocation of the Corfu Conference in June−July 1917, according to Dr. A. Trumbić, the main reasons and tasks of the conference were: The 1917 February/March Revolution in […]
Jaywalkers for conversion of BIW
Originally we called ourselves the Inouye 22 (the new Aegis destroyer, outfitted with 'missile offense' systems, is named after former US Senator Daniel Inouye from Hawaii). Now we should call our group the Jaywalker 22. On June 22 there was another 'christening' at Bath Iron Works shipyard here in Maine of the destroyer the USS Inouye. On that day 22 were arrested for blocking several streets into the shipyard holding up buses, vans and cars filled with people going to the ceremony. We were charged with 'Obstructing a public way'. Those charges would allow us to have a jury t... more »
YouTube to Pay $170M Fine After Violating Kids’ Privacy Law
Google's video site has been fined $170 million to settle allegations it collected children's personal data without their parents' consent.
Miami’s Bahamian Ties Inspire Relief Effort After Dorian
Spared from the wrath of Hurricane Dorian, people in South Florida are donating water, food and household supplies in a relief effort spearheaded by descendants of some of Miami's earliest settlers from the Bahamas.
Family of 5, Teens Among 34 Presumed Dead in Dive Boat Fire
Authorities ended the search for survivors of the pre-dawn fire aboard the Conception.
San Francisco Officials Brand the NRA a “Domestic Terrorist Organization”
By Sean Walton The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution declaring the National Rifle Association a “domestic terrorist organization” and urged the... more »
Coming Soon to Special Forces near You: Underwater Guns
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5415537/military-dive-operations] Even better than before. *Effective range of this ammo is around fifteen meters underwater, and over 500 meters in air for the 5.56 round. * Until recently, underwater firearms have been niche designs that were limited to the underwater role. Due to the effects of water on conventional firearms, most conventional firearms either cannot be fired safely, do not function properly or have a laughably small effective range when fired underwater. Early designs for underwater firea... more »
Trouble: Russia Has a New Balanced Action Automatic Rifle
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/584, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37461147] What does this mean? *While the Soviet Union had many designers and plants that tinkered with balanced action rifles, the most successful designs were created by the Kovrov Mechanical Plant—otherwise known as ZiD (Zavod imeni Degtyaryova).* One of the primary differences in infantry training between NATO countries and the former Warsaw Pact was the use of automatic fire. While NATO countries train their infa... more »
Russia Is Secretly Working on a Way to Undo the Power of America's F-22s and F-35s
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5707027/raptor-captivates-crowd-chicago] Good luck. *Limitations of the Struna-1 include a low detection altitude. The nature of the system results in the detection range being a rough biased parabola between the receiver and transmitter.* Ever since the development of stealth technology for aircraft, many different systems have been advertised as “stealth killing.” One of the more innovative solutions is the Russian Struna-1/Barrier-E bistatic radar system developed by NNIIRT, a division of the Almaz-Ant... more »
North Korea Is Still Building Nuclear Missile Submarines—but Are They Any Good?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-USA-PARADE-WITNESS-RC12F36FDF90.html] What will they be used for? *It is not clear how the North Koreans intend to use their ballistic-missile submarines. Typically, SSBs offer the most secure kind of second-strike deterrent, as subs on patrol are more difficult to target than stationary missile installations or airfields. However, these boats lack nuclear reactors necessary to long-term, long-range patrols, and also lack many of the modern features that allow conventional submarines to esc... more »
The Baddest Naval Battles That Battleships Ever Fought In
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: By Kure Naval Base - http://www.gc2-4.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2197&sid=111174c1d33cc097281fbb0afa147446. This photo is part of the records in the Yamato Museum (PG071320). Search with the kanji characters of Yamato (大和) for the name (second field), and] We've got them listed. *On November 13, a task force including two Japanese battleships tried to “run the slot” and bombard Henderson. The IJN task force was met by a group of American cruisers and destroyers, which took advantage of surprise and good luck to cripple the battleship Hiei... more »
Why Nazi Germany's Aircraft Carrier, the Graf Zeppelin, Never Saw Battle
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: By U.S. Navy (A503 FM30-50 booklet for identification of ships, published by the Division of Naval Inteligence of the Navy Department of the United States) - U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.488.037.060, Public Domain, https://co] A good thing, too. *By the time of its launching, Graf Zeppelin was expected to displace thirty-five thousand tons, very large for an aircraft of the era, similar in size to the Essex-class carriers. * From the first days of his ascension to power, Adolf Hitler planned to rebuild the K... more »
Did China Just Threaten a War Against America?
*T.S. Allen* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5670958/uss-theodore-roosevelt-cvn-71] A possible recent threat and new challenges in the U.S.-china relationship are all flashing some serious warning signs ahead. *This unique account of Chinese nationalism and its central place in China’s resurgence is one of the book’s greatest strengths. It may also prove controversial.* China’s Vision of Victory. Jonathan D.T. Ward. Fayettville, NC: Atlas Publishing and Media, 2019. In a chilling editorial published May 29th, the authoritative Chinese newspaper People’s... more »
The Three Most Important Books of 2019…
By Kent Heckenlively, JD In one of those stunning coincidences of history, like Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln being born on the same day (February 12, 1809), the three most important books of 2019 are ALL being released on the same day, November 5. The three books are PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION, by Kent Heckenlively (that’s … Continue reading The Three Most Important Books of 2019…
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 3rd September 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
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