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UK PM Boris Johnson Unveils New Brexit Proposal
*The Guardian: **Boris Johnson unveils Brexit plan for alternative to backstop* Prime minister hails new proposals as ‘fair and reasonable compromise’ Boris Johnson has laid out a five-point Brexit offer that would take Britain, including Northern Ireland, out of the customs union, and warned the EU27 there is “very little time” to do a deal. In a letter to the European commission president, Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister said: “This government wants to get a deal, as I’m sure we all do. If we cannot reach one, it would represent a failure of statecraft for which we wo... more »
"Economic Markey Snapshot PM 10/2/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Critical Updates: YOU ARE BEING ELIMINATED - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • "The Economic Collapse is Here. It’s Happening in Slow Motion and People Can’t See It"
WWII B-17 'Flying Fortress' Bomber Has Crashed At Bradley Airport, Connecticut
*Daily Mail:* *'We need to land immediately': Pilot on WWII B-17 'Flying Fortress' bomber asked to land FIVE minutes after taking off before it crashed in a ball of fire, killing at least five people and injuring nine others at Bradley Airport during vintage air show* * The bomber plane crashed at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on Wednesday morning killing at least five people, and injuring nine * There were 13 people on the plane - 10 passengers, two pilots and one attendant * Another person on the ground was injured when the plane tried to land * The pilots on board... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "Velvet Morning"
Liquid Mind, "Velvet Morning" Liquid Mind ® is the name used by Los Angeles composer and producer Chuck Wild of the best-selling Liquid Mind relaxation music albums.
"You are too naive, believing the CCP!"
Guo Wengui explains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cwXifDaCjE ...................................................................................................................... * The* hacking group — dubbed Rancor — enagaged in clever social engineering tactics by sending malicious documents from real email addresses belonging to government officials to make them seem more legitimate. The targets were government departments, embassies, and government-related entities in Southeast Asia, Check Point said. Rancor was first documented by Palo Alto Networks’ threat intellige... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"M78 isn't really hiding in planet Earth's night sky. About 1,600 light-years away and nestled in the nebula rich constellation Orion, the large, bright, reflection nebula is well-known to telescopic skygazers. But this gorgeous image of M78 was selected as the winner of the Hidden Treasures 2010 astrophotography competition. Held by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the competition challenged amateur astronomers to process data from ESO's astronomical archive in search of cosmic gems. *Click image for larger size.* The winning entry shows off amazing details within bluish M78... more »
"There's Only One Rule..."
“There’s only one rule that I know of, babies- God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.” - Kurt Vonnegut “Man shows inhumanity to Man. It’s axiomatic of our existence. It’s the story of our past, it’s the story of our present, and it will very likely be the story of our future. Indeed, it’s a story that’s reinforced every day, whether we’re watching the evening news or the latest entry in the “Saw” series. However, our history is also littered with awe-inspiring examples of men and women showing incredible compassion in the face of unspeakable evil and insurmountable odds. Every story o... more »
Trump Lashes Out in Anger as Democrats Warn of Legal Action
President Donald Trump railed against the investigation into his dealings with Ukraine, hours after House Democratic leaders warned the White House to expect a subpoena for documents.
5 Bulls Found Dead in Oregon; Then the Story Gets Weird
The theories range from scavengers such as carrion bugs eating the carcasses to people attacking the animals to cause financial harm to ranchers.
Did 200 Nebraska Farmers Remain Silent at Auction So a Man Could Get His Farm Back?
A story circulating online since at least 2018 has murky origins.
OTPP's New Venture Incubator Called Koru
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and BCG Digital Ventures are tackling technological disruption with a new venture incubator called Koru: Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is launching a venture incubator with a twist – it’s focused exclusively on building novel ideas with the companies in its own portfolio. Koru is designed to create, test and build *scalable* new digital businesses. *“Koru is a clear demonstration of Ontario Teachers’ partnership model of investing. It provides us with an entirely new way to work alongside our portfolio companies and help protect them against disr... more »
Hillary’s Yoga Emails Unearthed
*via IOTWReport* *(I apologize for this in advance)* Wait for it... #HillaryYoga #YogaEmails (by @DaniElBenFree7 and @drefanzor ) pic.twitter.com/L1s3bpsMLL — drefanzor 🇺🇸🎞️ (@drefanzor) October 1, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Which Fruits are in Season and the Best Time to Eat Them…to Maximize Health Benefits
Have you ever noticed that certain fruits are only in season at specific times during the year? I love the winter and summer months, so my house is loaded with winter and summer fruits to please my appetite. I personally enjoy eating fruit when they are in season, this will guarantee the freshness and quality […] The post The Ultimate Guide to Which Fruits are in Season and the Best Time to Eat Them…to Maximize Health Benefits appeared first on Health Nut News.
See This Tank? It Was Born with Both Russian and American 'DNA'
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * But how can it win a battle? Is it any good? *Key Fact:* Factories from every Yugoslav republic contributed to the production of the Yugoslavian T-72, called the T-72MJ. The first T-72MJ rolled off the production line in 1983 and differed from other T-72Ms in that it featured a fully digital fire control system. One of the strongest industries of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) was its defense industry. During the Cold War, the SFRY flirted with both the West and the East, procuring and developing indigenous weapons based on techno... more »
The United States Rewards Failure in Somalia, Ignores Success in Somaliland
*Michael Horton* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] The United States should recognize the accomplishments of Somaliland by providing the aid and investment that it needs to maintain and build on those achievements. Hargeisa, Somaliland — The ongoing intervention in Somalia could well be regarded as the United States’ longest war. For nearly twenty-seven years, the United States has been involved in wars in Somalia. This involvement has ebbed and flowed, but it has never ceased. From 2007–16 alone, the United States spent a billion dollars aiding the African Union Mission in So... more »
Schiff Knew About Whistleblower Before Complaint Filed: Report
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) addresses reporters as House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) looks on during Pelosi's weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] 'We don’t call him shifty Schiff for nothing,' Trump said Wednesday. Adam Schiff knew about allegations that Donald Trump abused his power in office before the whistleblower’s complaint was filed, a spokesman and numerous American officials said, according to the New York Times. The whistl... more »
Why Weren't Christiopher Steele's State Department Links Investigated?
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: A person stands behind textured glass at an address which has been linked by local media to former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, who has been named as the author of an intelligence dossier on President-elect Donald Trump.] There's a lot of unanswered questions... - *State Department officials aided two politically-charged operations, one carried out by Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani; the other by former British spy Christopher Steele.* - *State Department officials set up meetings for Steele in... more »
As a master of demagogic technique Marx was a genius; for him all politics was only the continuation of war by other means" #QoTD
*"As a master of demagogic technique Marx was a genius; this cannot be sufficiently emphasised. He found the propitious historical moment for uniting the masses into a single political movement, and was himself on the spot to lead this movement. For him all politics was only the continuation of war by other means; his political art was always political tactics.* * "The socialist parties which trace their origin back to Marx have kept this up, as have those who have taken the Marxist parties for their model. They have elaborated the technique of agitation, the cadging for votes... more »
What does getting your affairs in order mean in the digital age?
There was a time when everyone's important documents — letters, photographs, diaries — were tangible objects, but as life moves to the cloud we could lose it all.
Mother, three kids targeted by gunman before fatal Sydney shootout
Terrified witnesses film the moment a heavily armed man is shot dead by police after a standoff that took in three western Sydney suburbs and unfolded over 50 chaotic minutes late last night.
Matt quit his geologist job to sell dumplings from a van — and has advice for starting a small business
Thinking about going into small business? Matt Godfrey ditched his career as a geologist to sell dumplings from a food van. His best advice is to find a gap in the market and be realistic about money.
Who has right of way on four-wheel drive beaches?
Police urge beachgoers and motorists to be considerate of each other after video emerges of a confrontation between a driver and holidaymakers who had set up camp along Rainbow Beach.
Savers 'collateral damage' as analyst sees mortgage rates falling below 3pc
The RBA has nearly exhausted its rate-cutting and the big banks are no longer passing on the full cuts anyway, but that doesn't mean your mortgage rate still hasn't got further to fall, writes David Taylor.
Cannibal Andromeda galaxy on path to collide with Milky Way
The Milky Way's neighbour Andromeda is only a few billion years from colliding with our galaxy and scientists just discovered it's been on a feeding frenzy in the past.
What happened when a Foreign Correspondent story on pill testing at music festivals didn't go to plan
Filming a half-hour program overseas for Foreign Correspondent requires months of careful planning, so producer Winsome Denyer's stress levels soared when a story she'd organised on pill-testing programs in Europe started to unravel en route.
Bernie Sanders halts US presidential campaign after unexpected heart procedure
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The 78-year-old senator's hopes of challenging Donald Trump at next year's US presidential election suffer a setback after he felt discomfort at a Las Vegas campaign event and was found to have a blocked artery.
Boris Johnson 'final Brexit offer' has new plan for dealing with Ireland
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has released his long-awaited Brexit deal offer for the European Union ahead of the October 31 exit date, but it already has its detractors.
We're caught between two superpowers, and Australians are worried
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American officials also worry that Australia's economic dependence compromises its ability to stand up to China. And new polling shows many Australians feel the same, writes Simon Jackman and Elliott Brennan.
Police Lost Control of Tourist Town After Violently Cracking Down on Popular Car Show
By John Vibes For the past few years, a large auto show called H2oi held near the end of September has attracted tens of thousands... more »
San Diego preparing to restrict cannabis billboards
San Diego is expected to crack down by year’s end on billboards advertising marijuana, a move supported by much of the cannabis industry. The proposed rule would ban cannabis billboard ads within 1,000 feet of schools, public parks, playgrounds, day care centers or youth centers, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The restrictions would apply to […] San Diego preparing to restrict cannabis billboards is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Group sues Massachusetts over marijuana vaping, e-cigarette ban
A national vaping industry trade organization is asking a federal court to end the vaping ban in Massachusetts, which is intended to halt sales of cannabis vape products as well as e-cigarettes for at least four months. The Vapor Technology Association, which focuses on nicotine-containing vapor products, filed the lawsuit asking a judge to put a […] Group sues Massachusetts over marijuana vaping, e-cigarette ban is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Tilt Holdings founders to forfeit stock options with cannabis firm
Tilt Holdings, a Massachusetts-based marijuana company, said it reached an agreement with six of its founders to forfeit their stock options. The company said approximately 60 million options were forfeited. The options were associated with more than $47 million of expenses during the second quarter of Tilt’s fiscal 2019. Tilt reported a net loss of […] Tilt Holdings founders to forfeit stock options with cannabis firm is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Tainting Tainter
Anthropologist, Joeseph Tainter authored a 2012 book on the Deepwater Horizon (Macondo) disaster and its supposed relevance to EROEI. His coauthor was Tadeusz Patzek, a professor of engineering. This is from Chapter 2, The Significance of Oil in the Gulf of Mexico, page 8… Why would a company like BP build such a monument to technology and […]
Inspector General Identifies DC U.S. Attorney Leaking Grand Jury Evidence…
Well, this is rather interesting. The Department of Justice Inspector General has released a notification stating that a former U.S. Attorney within the DC Circuit was caught leaking grand jury information to an “unauthorized individual”: (Link to pdf) Unfortunately, “criminal … Continue reading →
Ukrainian Nationalists Protest Against President Zelensky's Election Deal With Eastern Separatists
Ukrainian nationalists burn flares and hold a banner reading "No to capitulation" during their protest against the approval of so-called the Steinmeier Formula for elections in eastern Ukraine. *BBC:* *Ukraine conflict: Anger as Zelensky agrees vote deal in east* Hundreds of Ukrainians have protested after President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had backed an agreement that would bring elections to territory controlled by Russian-backed separatists. Mr Zelensky came to power promising to end the five-year conflict in the east which has left 13,000 people dead. Any vote would be unde... more »
UPS Gets Government Approval to Take Lead in Drone Delivery Business
By Sean Walton United Parcel Service Inc on Tuesday said it won the U.S. government’s first full approval to operate a drone airline, which gave... more »
Placido Domingo Resigns as General Director of LA Opera
Opera star Placido Domingo has resigned as general director of the Los Angeles Opera and withdrew from future performances at the company following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Juez ratifica que Guatemala debe pagar US$21 millones a Teco
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02-Oct-2019 Compañía gana el caso por las pérdidas que le significó una reducción en el monto a cobrar a los usuarios que fijó la máxima autoridad guatemalteca en materia energética.
El veto de Austria al acuerdo UE-Mercosur da esperanzas al vacuno
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02-Oct-2019 «El Parlamento austríaco ha aprobado una moción que obliga su Gobierno a vetar ante el Consejo Europeo la aprobación del tratado comercial entre la Unión Europea y Mercosur»
Founders: Removal from Office Is Not the Only Purpose of Impeachment
The Founders explained that impeachment was intended to have many important purposes, not just removing a president from office.
North Korea Sends Missile Into Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone Ahead of Talks With U.S.
[image: north-korea-sends-missile-into-japan-s-exclusive-economic-zone-ahead-of-talks-with-u-s] North Korea launched a missile into Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone on October 2, just a day after it said it would conduct talks with the United States on October 5.
Cop Suspended For Turning Illegal Alien Over to ICE
[image: cop-suspended-for-turning-illegal-alien-over-to-ice] Fairfax County, Virginia, is just one of the many illegal-alien sanctuaries that long ago declared itself in rebellion against federal immigration authorities. A few days ago, the police chief punished a cop to prove it.
U.K. Rugby Refs Ready to Quit Rather Than Allow Males to Compete Against Females
[image: uk-rugby-refs-ready-to-quit-rather-than-allow-males-to-compete-against-females] In our sometimes absurd world, males are being allowed to compete in violent, full-contact sports against women. In Great Britain, some rugby referees are quitting their jobs rather than be a part of such a farce.
Don’t Listen to Establishment Economists on September Jobs Numbers
[image: don-t-listen-to-establishment-economists-on-september-jobs-numbers] Commentary from establishment economists such as Moody’s Mark Zandi may be safely ignored by those seeking an accurate picture of the U.S. economy: steady, performing at a high level, and likely to continue to do so.
Russian President Putin Says He Doesn't Mind If His Phone Calls With President Trump Are Made Public
Vladimir Putin [The Kremlin] *The Hill:* *Putin says he doesn't mind if his calls with Trump are disclosed* Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday backed away from statements made previously by Kremlin officials about his calls with President Trump, telling reporters that he would not object to transcripts being made public. Multiple news outlets reported that Putin made the remarks after meeting with Iran's Hassan Rouhani, telling journalists that there was nothing on his calls with Trump that could compromise the U.S. president. “My previous life taught me that any of my ... more »
Russian President Putin Jokes About Russia Gearing Up To Interfere In The 2020 U.S. Election
*Daily Mail:* *'We're definitely going to do that. Just don't tell anyone!' Vladimir Putin JOKES about meddling in the 2020 US elections and defends Donald Trump's Ukraine call* * 'Yes, sure, we're definitely going to do that. Just don't tell anyone,' said Mr Putin * He also defended Donald Trump amidst ongoing impeachment inquiry * In July 25 call Trump asked Volodymyr Zelensky to look into democratic rival Joe Biden's actions Vladimir Putin has joked that Russia will most 'definitely' interfere in the 2020 US elections. He was attending a Russian Energy Week panel when he made... more »
Militants Attack Two Army Bases In Mali Killing 40 With Another 60 Missing
*DW: Mali:* *Dozens killed and missing in attack on army camps* At least 40 people have been killed and 60 more are missing following an attack by extremists on two military camps in Mali, the country's government said. An al-Qaida-linked group is accused of being behind it. The Mali government said on Tuesday that al-Qaida-affiliated groups attacked military bases in central Mali. At least 40 people have been killed in the attacks, with another 60 people missing. The government reported that 25 soldiers and 15 extremists were killed in the fighting. The attacks took place at simil... more »
Pompeo: Yes, I Was On Trump-Zelensky Call
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump confers with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a multilateral meeting with Western Hemisphere leaders about Venezuela during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters.] "I’d been a secretary of state for coming on a year and a half," he said. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed Wednesday that he was on the July 25 phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Pompeo spoke at a press conference in Rome after bein... more »
Here's How the Trump Campaign Prepped for Impeachment
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] They were ready by the summer. President Donald Trump’s officials reportedly prepped for impending impeachment talk by preparing counter-offensive material of Democrats discussing impeachment. Over the summer, the president’s campaign officials compiled a variety of clips into a 90-second montage showing Democrats bringing up impeachment, according to Politico. Trump is shown between splices asking supporters to “stop th... more »
Forget Stealth Fighters or Bombers: This Is Russia's Most Powerful Plane
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The planes that move the troops and the equipment can't be overlooked. *Key Point:* for the foreseeable future, Russia will continue to be a major airlift power and air-mobile military, with light, ready-to-go units, similar to America’s own marines or airborne forces. When it comes to being air-mobile, the Russian military is second only to the U.S. military. According to the 2018 Military Balance Report, Russia fields 177 heavy to medium transport aircraft. This stands in contrast to America’s 658, China’s 84, France’s 46, and the UK’s 44. Russia’s t... more »
Trump: I'll Enjoy Running Against 'Corrupt' Biden
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque] He said the former Vice President has 'never been a smart guy.' President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday during a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto that he would “rather run against Biden” than any other Democrat. Trump spoke alongside Niinisto Wednesday, who arrived at the White House to discuss better cooperation between the... more »
Bloomberg Defends China: 'Xi Jinping Is Not A Dictator'
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 12, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid] Does he really believe it? Billionaire Michael Bloomberg suggested Friday afternoon that China’s politicians are beholden to the public for their survival. China’s communist party is doing a lot to help the environment, Bloomberg told PBS Firing Line host Margaret Hoover. Chinese officials have to maintain a strong environmental standing if they want to stay in off... more »
NANCEE SORENSON
*NANCEE SORENSON* has been named chancellor of Louisiana State University Eunice. She formerly served as president of the Brandon campus of Hillsborough Community College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in agency counseling from Indiana State University, and she holds a doctorate in educationaladministration from the University of Texas at Austin.
WANDA C. GONSLAVES
*WANDA C. GONSLAVES* has been appointed interim dean for the College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences at Kentucky State University. She most recently served as professor and vice chair for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Kentucky. She holds a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Louisville and a medical degree from the University of Kentucky.
TONY PACE
*TONY PACE* has been named associate director for strategic initiatives at Lafayette College in Easton, Penn. He formerly was director of undergraduate admissions at Southern Connecticut State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.
FELICIA BROWN-HAYWOOD
*FELICIA BROWN-HAYWOOD* has been appointed chief diversity officer at Millersville University. She previously was chief diversity officer at Penn State Harrisburg. She holds a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation from Cheyney University, a master’s in professional counseling from Shippensburg University, a master’s in theology/pastoral counseling from Virginia Union University, and a doctorate in adult education from Penn State University.
ERIN LYNCH
*ERIN LYNCH* has been appointed associate provost for scholarship, research, and innovation at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina. Prior to that, she was research director of the Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences at Tennessee State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English secondary education from James Madison University, a master’s degree in special education from Vanderbilt University and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Tennessee State University.
PHILLIP L. POINTER
*PHILLIP L. POINTER* has been appointed associate professor of philosophy and religion and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Philander Smith College. He serves as senior pastor of the Saint MarkBaptist Church in Little Rock, Ark. Pointer holds a master’s in divinity degree from Virginia Union University and a doctorate in ministry from United Theological Seminary.
$60K Raised to Preserve Nina Simone’s Childhood Home
The childhood home of civil rights activist and singer Nina Simone will be restored, thanks to a fundraising campaign by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the North Carolina Arts Council and the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission. The organizations raised over $60,000 over the […]
President Trump’s ‘Impeach This’ Map Explained
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an inaccurate and misleading map of his 2016 election victory results.
"The Window For Consciousness To Survive "
*"The Window For Consciousness To Survive "* by Adam Taggart “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of Infinity. Life is Eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in Eternity." - Paulo Coelho "A few days ago I unintentionally set off a heated discussion on this site by quoting Greta Thunberg, whom many people have passionate opinions about, one way or the other. At the risk of lightning striking twice, I’m now going to quot... more »
The McKinsey Kid Has A Vision-- Himself In The Oval Office... Same Vision As Status Quo Joe
Yesterday, Bernie's campaign announced it just finished a massive fundraising quarter-- $25.3 million in the past three months, significantly more than the $18 million he raised in each of the previous two quarters this year and nearly identical to the third-quarter figures announced by the campaign at this point in 2015. He's received contributions from over a million Americans. No other candidates have. The average donation during the third quarter was $18.07. Despite an aggressively anti-Bernie jihad from the corporate media and from establishment suck-ass pundits-- always work... more »
What Will The US Do When Turkey Invades Syria?
Turkey's Erdogan has again promised to invade Syria and establish a "safe zone" extending 20 miles into Syrian territory along 300 miles of Syria/Turkey border. What will happen to the US-backed Kurds, who Erdogan calls "terrorists," that live in that area? What about US military installations that may exist in the "safe zone"? For that matter, what will Putin and Rouhani have to say about Erdogan's threats? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Syria’s new border crossing gives Russia land route to Mediterranean: expert
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – With all eyes on Iran’s presence at the Albukamal crossing in eastern Syria, one could forget about the Russian military’s deployment to the area along the Iraqi border. The military expert and former high-ranking officer in the Syrian Arab Army, Major General Mohammad Abbas, revealed in an interview who benefits […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia denies testing S-500 system in Syria, says system could be active in 2020
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 P.M.) – The Russian military has denied testing their S-500 air defense system in Syria, despite early reports that cited the Ministry of Defense. According to the military, trying these systems in difficult climatic conditions is key to testing their effectiveness; therefore, Syria would not be ideal for them. “The S-500 is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Militant sleeper cell kills civilian accused of working with government in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – A militant sleeper cell attacked a civilian in the Daraa Governorate on Wednesday, shooting him dead before they could be apprehended. According to a military source in the Daraa Governorate, the militants shot and killed the man in the Al-Balad District of Daraa city after he was accused of working […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kevin Drum is our favorite blogger!
*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019We know what he should write:* As we've often noted, Kevin Drum is our favorite blogger. In a new post, he writes this about Donald J. Trump: *"I’ll be damned if I know what to write about anymore. Donald Trump is just raving these days, both online and off, and a few minutes ago he practically melted down in public while the president of Finland stoically stared into his hands."* We watched that raving meltdown too. It seemed like a strange way for Trump to deny the claim that he had a raving meltdown about The Wall back in March, as the Times has now ... more »
Parents outraged as US middle school students given a ‘Well-Child’ survey on graphic sex acts without their consent
“Have you ever had any type of sex – vaginal, anal, or oral sex? Have you ever been attracted to the same sex? Girl to girl or guy to guy? Or do you feel that you are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?” Willis read from the survey. Wherever you stand on this issue the point being … Continue reading Parents outraged as US middle school students given a ‘Well-Child’ survey on graphic sex acts without their consent →
Paul Homewood: Climate Emergency? Not Here, Not Now
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Widespread claims that we are now living through a climate emergency or breakdown are just so much hot air. Earlier this year, the UK Parliament declared a climate emergency. They are not the only ones: half of the UK’s principal local authorities have done the same. Meanwhile the…
LIVE STREAM – China’s Anniversary Parade in Hong Kong is a Tear Gas Melee
Originally posted on flying cuttlefish picayune: LINK – Shutting down mass transit trains didn’t seem to work. Protesters flood Hong Kong’s streets on Communist China’s birthday ?
‘There is no climate emergency,’ hundreds of scientists, engineers tell U.N.
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: By Paul Homewood I doubt whether you’ll see this on the BBC! Lost amid the coverage of Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg at last week’s U.N. Global Climate Summit were the 500 international scientists, engineers and other stakeholders sounding a very different message: “There is…
The Push For Mandatory Vaccines Is Galvanizing A Resistance Movement | Thought Crime Radio
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: http://thoughtcrimeradio.net/2019/09/the-push-for-mandatory-vaccines-is-galvanizing-a-resistance-movement/
Climate for Dummies
Originally posted on Science Matters: Lubos Motl has a fine post explaining the basics of climate science for the mostly uninformed masses. His article at his blog is Worries about extinction in 10-15 years reveal deep scientific illiteracy of the young, urban masses. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. A week ago, Scott Rasmussen published…
2019 Arctic Ice Demise Deferred Again
Originally posted on Science Matters: The graph shows the annual minimum September monthly average sea ice extent in NH from 2007 through 2019 according to two different data sets: Sea Ice Index (SII) from NOAA and Multisensor Analyzed Sea Ice Extent (MASIE) from NIC.. The chart begins with 2007 ending a decadal decline and beginning…
AofA RSS Email Feed Mystery
Dear friends, we know that for many of our readers, our daily RSS feed emails have ceased. And we apologize. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us with an "OH NO!" We're working with our platform provider Typepad to... more »
Anything goes at the New York Times...
*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019...in support of preferred, treasured themes:* Are black women discriminated against within the field of economics? We have no background in the subject; we'll assume that they certainly may be. But that isn't our topic for today. Our topic today is this: What is accepted as "evidence" at the New York Times? More specifically, what is accepted as "evidence" in support of preferred conclusions and themes? For our text, we'll use yesterday's op-ed column by Cook and Opoku-Agyeman, a pair of academics. In fairness, the principal blame on the academic end m... more »
‘There is no climate emergency,’ hundreds of scientists, engineers tell U.N.
By Paul Homewood I doubt whether you’ll see this on the BBC! Lost amid the coverage of Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg at last week’s U.N. Global Climate Summit were the 500 international scientists, engineers and other stakeholders sounding a very different message: “There is no climate emergency.” The European Climate Declaration, […]
Biden Releases Plan to 'Keep Guns out of Dangerous Hands'
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a community event in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., September 27, 2019. REUTERS/David Becker] Will he 'defeat the NRA'? Former Vice President Joe Biden released a gun plan Wednesday that aims to combat gun violence and restrict gun sales. The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate’s “Plan To End Our Gun Violence Epidemic” attempts to “get weapons of war off our streets” through reinstating an assault weapons ban, regulating the possession of existing ... more »
Bernie Sanders Hospitalized for Blocked Artery
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic Presidential candidate U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) addresses attendees during the AFL-CIO Workers Presidential Summit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Mark Makela] Is he off the campaign trail? Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is off the campaign trail and in a Las Vegas hospital after having surgery to clear up a blocked artery. “During a campaign event yesterday evening, Sen. Sanders experienced some chest discomfort. Following medical evaluation and testing he was found... more »
Did This Rifle Win World War II? Meet Russia's Nazi Killing SVT-40
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Forget the tanks and nukes. *Key Point:* After World War II, the SVT-40 was swiftly withdrawn from military service, though there are accounts some were used in the Cuban Revolution. However, the SVT was succeeded by the semi-automatic SKS carbine, which was widely employed by Communist revolutionaries throughout Africa, Asia and South America. The United States was the first major power to adopt a semi-automatic service rifle during World War II, the M1 Garand. While most World War II infantrymen had to pull back a heavy bolt after each shot of ... more »
Trump and Iran Almost Had an Historic Phone Call (Iran Would Not Pick Up)
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Securuty, Middle East* Trump and Rouhani were both short-sighted last week in letting the arrangement fall through. Fortunately, diplomacy can still be resuscitated if both leaders allow themselves to meet each other half-way. In the week since President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed the U.N. General Assembly in New York, we have learned several surprising details about what could have been a groundbreaking diplomatic achievement for both men. We learned, for instance, that French President Emmanuel Macron spent a frantic 48... more »
Imagine This: North Korea and America Becoming Allies Against China
*David Jonathan Wolff, William R. McKinney* *Security, Asia* Two scholars make the case of how this could happen. For the first time since the Korean War, reduced tensions on the Korean Peninsula have presented a real opportunity to resolve North Korean issues by focusing on converging security concerns increasingly shared by the Republic of Korea (ROK), Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and the United States (US) about the rise of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). That new reality portends a security realignment far different from that of today and invites a gam... more »
Raise your hand if you want your culture erased by China
[image: ted hui] Democratic Party lawmaker Ted Hui. Photo: inmediahk.net. Pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui said that he will launch a private criminal prosecution against the officer who shot the protester, under the charges of “attempted murder” and “attempting to shoot with intent to do grievous bodily harm.” The maximum penalty for the charges is life imprisonment. Hui said that the move was to “counter the government” as there was no other feasible way for the protester to seek justice. The officer’s intent was to kill instead of self-defence, he added. https://www.hongkongfp.com... more »
The Electoral College Will Never Make Everyone Happy
Worried observers of politics have already asked whether the Electoral College will again deliver a victory to the candidate with less than a majority of the popular vote.
Mystery Solved?
How do you remodel a chalet in Alaska for $130,000 when the carpentry bill alone was over $100,000, and you doubled the size of the home, complete with raising up the entire house to add a new first floor, replacing the roof, plus plumbing, design, and electrical work? Original DVD cover. (If you are curious, […]
How to Get Rid of High Blood Pressure in 5 Simple Steps
High blood pressure effects millions of people. Also known as hypertension, the risks of this are heart attack, stroke, dementia and death. The medical doctors have their treatment: pharmaceuticals. But prescription drugs are not very effective. Here is why: Pharma can lower blood pressure numbers, but they do very little to lower risk of heart … Continue reading "How to Get Rid of High Blood Pressure in 5 Simple Steps" The post How to Get Rid of High Blood Pressure in 5 Simple Steps appeared first on TDW.
Haiti News Links 2 October 2019
2 October 2019 – The New Dark Age Coverage of events in Haiti simply don’t exist in the so-called mainstream media, unless there’s an earthquake or a hurricane or when they get cheap oil from Venezuela. I’d like to be able to publish more useful stories on courageous Haiti, but as you can see from the … Continue reading Haiti News Links 2 October 2019
Here Are The Chemicals The Organic Industry Exempts For Organic Food In 2019
The organic food industry, even large players like Whole Foods, created a disturbing trend; lying to customers about whether or not organic food uses pesticides or chemicals. In reality, organic food is covered in pesticides. If they were not, instead of only being an average of 13 percent more expensive than regular food (thanks to Amazon squeezing efficiency, it was 20 percent and higher when Whole Foods was a separate company) it would be 80 percent. Pests and other natural blights would devastate their crops. read more
Alan Boss: The Gas Giants We Have Yet to Find
The news of a gas giant of half Jupiter’s mass around a small red dwarf, GJ 3512 b, continues to resonate. It goes to what has become a well enshrined controversy among those who follow planet formation models. While core accretion is widely accepted as a way of building planets, gravitational instability has remained an […]
Climate Hypocrisy
"The third and fourth world societies–plundered for their high-tech minerals devoured by the first and second world–are simply expendable." The post Climate Hypocrisy appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
Disease More Severe Than Leishmaniasis is Discovered in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new disease, with symptoms similar to visceral leishmaniasis, yet more severe and resistant to treatment, was discovered in Sergipe. Two people have died from this disease, which has affected 150 people in Aracaju. The parasite is still unknown, but researchers have already identified that it is different from Leishmania, […] The post Disease More Severe Than Leishmaniasis is Discovered in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Trump Joint Press Conference With President of Finland Sauli Niinisto – 2:20pm Livestream – Video and Transcript Added…
Today President Trump holds a joint press conference with the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö. Anticipated start time 2:20pm ET [Update – Video and Transcript Added] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Thank you. … Continue reading →
This Is Why Did The DOW Jones Crashed 600 Points This Morning
© Lucas Jackson / Reuters *NBC*: *Dow plunges by almost 600 points on mounting recession fears* All three major indices fell by more than 2 percent, sparked by manufacturing data that revealed the biggest decline in factory output since June 2009. Wall Street took heavy losses on Wednesday, with all three major indices declining by 2 percent as disappointing employment data and a contraction in manufacturing activity fueled fears of an impending recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by as much as 598 points, or 2.24 percent, on Wednesday, wiping out all gains for the... more »
More Trouble in Little China
*Hong Kong* The escalation of violence in Hong Kong is predictable and will follow predictable patterns. The Communist Chinese don't know quite what to do about it, except to escalate it. *CNN* - The shooting — the first time police officers in the semiautonomous Chinese territory used a live round against a demonstrator in nearly four months of protests — represented a new escalation in the violence that has roiled the city. Tsang Chi-kin, 18, showed no interest in politics until this year. After being shot by the police, he could become a potent symbol of the protests. Tsang wa... more »
How Media Watchdogs Became Industry Lapdogs
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – While the free press of the past served the role of watchdog and independent informer, the press we have today is far from free and unbiased One way by which industry and even government are shaping and manipulating the press is by way of press embargoes, […] The post How Media Watchdogs Became Industry Lapdogs appeared first on Health Nut News.
Polls Show People Aren’t Buying Establishment B.S.
By corbettreport Polls show that 100% of people love #PropagandaWatch and the vast majority of the viewing public thinks this is an excellent episode of... more »
What If America Tried to Win the Korean War with Nuclear Weapons?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2012/Feb/10/2000179511/-1/-1/0/120210-F-XN622-001.JPG] Worth it? Or a terrible idea? *Key point:* The use of nuclear weapons may have worked but would have come with considerable risk. In his 1964 book *Gen. Douglas MacArthur* (Gold Medal Books, Greenwich, Conn.), Bob Considine writes, “MacArthur’s final plan for winning the Korean War was outlined to this reporter in the course of an interview in 1954 on his 74th birthday. … ” “Of all the campaigns in my life—20 major ones to be exact—the one I felt th... more »
How Hitler Screwed up Preparing Nazi Germany for D-Day
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Nitot - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3672079] And a good thing too! *Key point:* No plan is perfect and Germany could have been more prepared for D-Day, but it wasn't. *A Convoluted Command Structure* Although he was responsible for the defense of Normandy, Rommel, head of Army Group B, was not the “Supreme Commander” on the German side, as Eisenhower was on the Allied side. Over Rommel was Commander-in-Chief, West (OB West) Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt and, of course, Adolf Hi... more »
Scottish Money-Laundering Partnerships
10-1-19 * In* 2017 Bellingcat and Transparency International UK published their joint report, “Offshore in the UK”, describing the phenomenon of Scottish Limited Partnerships (“SLPs”) and their use as a mechanism in global money scandals and a range of illicit activities....a lack of regulation allowed thousands of opaquely owned partnerships, typically with no tangible link to the Uk, to flourish over a seven year period. We do not have the details of the business activities of these SLPs, who controlled them, or who their true beneficial owners are. The requirement to file Person... more »
Paraguay issues details covering application process for cannabis business permits, with established labs gaining an edge
Paraguay issued detailed guidelines governing the business licensing system for its new medical cannabis program, including the application process for companies hoping to secure a production license. A speedy application timeline – applications must be filed this month – suggests that authorized pharmaceutical laboratories will have an inside edge in winning a production permit. The […] Paraguay issues details covering application process for cannabis business permits, with established labs gaining an edge is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness... more »
Pennsylvania lawmakers pitch adult-use marijuana bill with state-run stores
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker introduced a recreational cannabis legalization bill that calls for retail stores to be operated by the state Liquor Control Board, a move that would limit private business opportunities. The proposed law, introduced by Democratic Rep. David Delloso, comes just days after Gov. Tom Wolf said he supports legalizing recreational marijuana. The governor’s […] Pennsylvania lawmakers pitch adult-use marijuana bill with state-run stores is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
TAKITA FELDER SUMTER
*TAKITA FELDER SUMTER* has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. She formerly served in the position on an interim basis. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of South Carolina.
DANIELLE DENNIS
*DANIELLE DENNIS* is the new director of the School of Education at the University of Rhode Island. She formerly was an associate professor of literacy studies at the University of South Florida, where she also was program director of the Cambridge (United Kingdom) Schools Experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Florida Gulf Coast University, a master’s in environmental education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a doctorate in language and literacy education from the University of Tennessee.
KANEISHA BAILEY AKINPELUMI
*KANEISHA BAILEY AKINPELUMI* has been appointed associate vice president for research and sponsored programs at Xavier University in New Orleans. She formerly served as assistant grants policy officer in the Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration at the National Institutes of Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and social welfare from Dillard University and a master’s in social work from the University of Pennsylvania.
ALI GOETCHEUS
*ALI GOETCHEUS* has been appointed director of civic engagement and Title IX coordinator at Manchester University in North Manchester, Ind. She previously served as director of the Center for Service Opportunities at Manchester. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from St. Joseph’s College.
DAWN ALSTON
*DAWN ALSTON* has been named chief financial officer and vice president for business and financial affairs at Spelman College in Atlanta. She formerly was the college’s director of budgets and contracts. She holds abachelor’s degree in biology from Hampton University, a master’s in environmental toxicology from Clemson University and an MBA from Louisiana State University.
DAVID L. PERRY
*DAVID L. PERRY* has been appointed assistant vice chancellor and chief of police at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He previously was chief of police at Florida State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s in public administration from Albany State University.
JOHN C. GREGORY
*JOHN C. GREGORY* has been appointed director of veterans and military student affairs at Kentucky State University. He retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel in June. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Virginia Military Institute and a master’s degree in criminal justice and doctorate in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Mainstream Media Finally Exposes Saudi Role in 9/11, Asks Why We’re Giving Them Our Troops
By Matt Agorist Last month, after an oil field was bombed in Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump tweeted that “we are waiting to hear from... more »
Why Isn’t Joe Biden’s Son Hunter Being Put Under the Spotlight?
[image: why-isn-t-joe-biden-s-son-hunter-being-put-under-the-spotlight] The *Boston Globe* has to be classified as one of the strongest anti-Trump publications in America. Yet, even the *Globe* published a column by one its fairly intense Trump despisers wondering why Trump-bashing receives such wide coverage while the performance of Joe and Hunter Biden is ignored.
Wound Reopened: Trump Call Exposed Truth About Biden’s Ukraine Influence-Peddling
[image: wound-reopened-trump-call-exposed-truth-about-biden-s-ukraine-influence-peddling] The record shows that Joe Biden cannot be innocent of wrongdoing.
"He Who Controls Language Controls Politics"
[image: he-who-controls-language-controls-politics] VIDEO - Retired Colonel John Eidsmoe speaks to Alex Newman about the wave of political correctness and "social justice" that has been plaguing the United States. Col. Eidsmoe points out that Christianity has been getting pushed out of culture only to be replaced with Marxism, socialism, and evolution.
Retirement allows for new hobbies, passion-driven projects
BY NORBERT RUG I retired over three years ago. Retirement can be a very traumatic experience for many people. It means the loss of “work friends” and a reason to get up in the morning. I know everyone says they
North Korea fires suspected submarine missile, days before US talks
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North Korea fires what could be a submarine ballistic missile, a day after it announced the resumption of talks with the United States.
Newly released fight footage supports claim of self-defence, Jock Palfreeman says
Footage of the 2007 fight in which Jock Palfreeman stabbed and killed a Bulgarian man in Sofia has been published for the first time, which Palfreeman says supports his claim he had acted in self-defence.
This and that
Just a few things I'd like to ask my readers, please. 1. Please don't spam comments on this blog by putting in links to fundraisers, Patreon pages, and other monetized Web sites. Links to a news article, or another blog, are generally OK; but if it involves money, or monetary support, I simply have no way of knowing whether it's kosher or not. Therefore, as a general policy, I'll delete and/or mark as SPAM any comments containing such links. I'm sorry if you don't think that's fair, but it's the best way I can think of to stop my readers becoming victims of scams. 2. Again... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/2/2019
This is Naked Capitalism fundraising week. 638 donors have already invested in our efforts to combat corruption and predatory conduct, particularly in the financial realm. Please join us and participate via our donation page, which shows how to give via check, credit card, debit card, or PayPal. Read about why we’re doing this fundraiser and […]
Armed Militias Are Taking Trump’s Civil War Tweets Seriously
Oathkeepers members at the 2017 Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia (Source: Flickr/Anthony Crider) Over the weekend, the president sent a tweet that seemed to warn of civil war if he were to be impeached and removed from office: ....If the Democrats are successful in removing the President from office (which they will never be), it will cause a Civil War like fracture in this Nation from which our Country will never heal.” Pastor Robert Jeffress, @FoxNews — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2019 Although the president was quoting Pastor Robert Jeffr... more »
Child Exploitation and the Future of Encryption
(Source: Pexels/Nagy Arnold) On Sept. 28, the New York Times published a harrowing, in-depth investigative story on the prevalence of child pornography on the internet. The piece describes a staggering increase in the number of reports to the federal National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) flagging child sexual abuse imagery online from an already-high one million in 2014 to an almost unfathomable 18.4 million in 2018—an increase of almost 1,750 percent in just four years. The number of individual images reported is even higher because a single report often identi... more »
opiod news
10-2-19 *Johnson *& Johnson and two Ohio counties have reached a tentative $20.4 million settlement that removes the corporation from the first federal lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, scheduled to begin later this month. In a statement released Tuesday the health care giant said the agreement with Cleveland's Cuyahoga and Akron's Summit counties allows it "to avoid the resource demands and uncertainty of a trial." However the terms stipulate that Johnson & Johnson makes "no admission of liability."... In August, the drugmaker was ordered to pay $572 million in a case in Okl... more »
Democrats: Trump Incites Violence Against Whistleblower
House Democratic leaders bluntly warned President Trump and his administration not to intimidate potential witnesses in their impeachment inquiry.
Artist Kehinde Wiley on What We Can Do with Offensive Art
In the shadow of his massive Times Square addition, Kehinde Wiley shared his thoughts on Confederate monuments, if he’s become more political, and where he goes from here.
Misinformation, Evasion and the Informational Problem of Live TV Interviews
Perhaps it’s time to reconsider the journalistic value of live interviews – and return to a standard that reflects what viewers should expect from news programming.
Did Elizabeth Warren Say Taxpayers Should Fund Sex-Reassignment Surgery?
Warren's stance on trans healthcare access is the subject of outrage among some right-leaning observers, but a point of pride for the presidential candidate herself.
Could President Trump Be Impeached and Convicted – But Also Reelected?
If he’s kicked out, could he come back?
Trump-Ukraine Whistleblower Is Part of Long Tradition
Presidents, military leaders and corporate executives have raged against them, but whistleblowers have been around as long as the country itself.
The Beatles’ Revolutionary Use of Recording Technology in ‘Abbey Road’
As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, few may realize just how groundbreaking its tracks were for the band.
World News Briefs -- October 2, 2019
*Reuters:* *'This means war': anger and division at school of student shot by HK police* HONG KONG (Reuters) - Before he was battling police on the front lines of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, Tony Tsang, 18, was best known to his peers as a school vice-captain, organizing events for fellow students, friends said on Wednesday. They were speaking a day after the teenager was shot in the chest at point-blank range as he fought an officer with a metal pipe in Tsuen Wan district during some of the most violent clashes in Hong Kong since protests escalated in mid-June. Tsang is st... more »
Depression and Binge-drinking More Common Among Military Spouses and Partners
By Rachael Gribble, King’s College London For those in the military, high levels of dedication and commitment are expected from day one on the job... more »
The African Continental Free Trade Area and investor-state arbitration: What can investors expect and why?
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
02-Oct-2019 Should AfCFTA member states opt for an ISDS mechanism, a reformed mechanism should be expected.
"Protons and Leprechauns"
*"Protons and Leprechauns"* by Fred Reed "My father, now dead, a mathematician without the slightest leaning toward the esoteric, once told me of driving by night with a friend through the hill country of North Carolina. Suddenly a large truck, lights blazing, came over a crest, passed *through *their car without a sound, and disappeared in the night. My father said that after a moment he asked, “Did you see what I saw?” The friend answered “Yes.” They said no more about it, to each other or anyone else. They would have been thought mad. Over the years I have talked to various peop... more »
Dear Destiny…Capitalism Can’t Be Reformed
So there’s this popular Youtuber and Twitch streamer who goes by the handle “Destiny”. He came to online fame in 2017 after his debate with well-known YouTube personality JonTron went viral. Since then, Destiny has made a career of arguing against alt-right figures online. Recently, however, he’s taken to debating with leftists. During these debates, Destiny has made it clear that he has no desire to read or engage with leftist theory. As a result, he seems… The post Dear Destiny…Capitalism Can’t Be Reformed appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Cop Kidnaps Woman, Strips to His Underwear to Then ‘Baptize’ Her in a Lake — Lawsuit
[image: baptize]A deranged cop stopped a woman for window tint and then kidnapped her, stripped to his underwear and forced her into a lake to baptize her.
Mainstream Media Finally Exposes Saudi Role in 9/11, Asks Why We’re Giving Them Our Troops
[image: saudi arabia]In a bombshell report, FOX News' Tucker Carlson exposed a massive cover up in which the US Government is engaged to hide Saudi Arabia's role in 9/11.
Former Israeli Intel Official Claims Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell Worked for Israeli Intel
A recent interview given by a former high-ranking official in Israeli military intelligence has claimed that Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual blackmail enterprise was an Israel intelligence operation run for the purpose of entrapping powerful individuals and politicians in the United States and abroad. The post Former Israeli Intel Official Claims Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell Worked for Israeli Intel appeared first on MintPress News.
"The Definition Of Hell..."
“Someone once told me the definition of Hell: The last day you have on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become.” -Anonymous
Why Even Liberals Should be ‘Climate Change Skeptics’
[image: undefined] When you’re several decades older than Greta Thunberg, her impassioned warning of impending doom hits you differently than it may college students or early twentysomethings just a few years older than she. In a word, it sounded “familiar.” I’m not just talking about the climate change movement, nor exclusively about the left side of the political spectrum. I’ve been hearing about impending doom that can only be averted by massive increases in the size and scope of government my whole life, from both the right and the left. *Fear Mongering By the Right* The earli... more »
Chet Raymo, "Rules For Believing And Rational Thinking"
*"Seven Rules for Believing"* by Chet Raymo "I was reading again recently Richard Dawkins' letter to his daughter Juliet on her tenth birthday, urging her to avoid tradition, authority and revelation as reasons for believing. Ask for evidence, he writes - evidence that is at least potentially available to all. Good advice, and I wouldn't mind passing on Dawkins' letter to my own children or grandchildren. But there is further advice I would add. I previously proposed here Four Rules of Rational Thinking, and had some savvy comments by readers. Let me now propose Seven Rules of Beli... more »
The Poet: Octavio Paz, “Brotherhood"
*“Brotherhood"* "I am a man: little do I last and the night is enormous. But I look up: the stars write. Unknowing I understand: I too am written, and at this very moment someone spells me out." - Octavio Paz
Delingpole: Climate Crisis? What Climate Crisis?
By Paul Homewood Dellers on the non-existent climate crisis: The eco-fascist campaign group Extinction Rebellion tells us there is a ‘climate emergency’. So too do all Britain’s main political parties. So too do UK government bodies such as the Committee on Climate Change and the Environment Agency. Such disparate groups can’t all be […]
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