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Bloomberg And The Parasitic Billionaire Class vs Bernie And Elizabeth
Yesterday, Bernie's campaign manager Faiz Shakir, sent out an e-mail about the troublesome billionaires afflicting the Democratic Party. "First," he wrote, "we had to face off against candidates flying around the country begging rich people for money at high-dollar fundraisers. Even so, we’ve out-raised them all… at just $19 a contribution. Then, Joe Biden’s super PAC says they have raised a ton of money in unlimited contributions from wealthy folks and will start running ads in Iowa imminently. Now, Mike Bloomberg and his billions are filing paperwork to run for president, mostly... more »
Bongino – The Purge Begins 1107
Bongino 1107 about the purge of his show on "Charley" Chiarley Mello... and more goodies. Continue reading →
Each year around 20 tons of plutonium is produced
11-10-19 *Hans* Kristensen and Matt Korda of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists: “Nonetheless, additional plutonium will be required to produce warheads for missiles now under development, and India is reportedly building several new plutonium production facilities.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/indias-nuclear-arsenal-keeps-growing-103000867.html ………………………………………..……. *Pakistan* is a nuclear weapon state outside of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty. It is believed to have about 120-130 nuclear weapons. Pakistan continues production of fiss... more »
Here’s Why Colleges are Being Forced to Close Their Doors—and What They Can Do to Stay Open
*Robert Massa* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] College closures disrupt the academic lives of students, force faculty and staff to find work elsewhere and can hurt a local economy. When Cincinnati Christian University became aware of its declining enrollment and dwindling tuition revenue in 2015, the university made a “series of bold bets” to stay afloat. But the bold moves ended up being a series of strategic mistakes. The school started a football team, revised its mission and laid off faculty and staff to cut costs. It spent most of its $4 million endowment but was still... more »
All U.S. Navy Submarines are Nuclear Powered (But That Could Change)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* Here come the subs. *Key point:* AIP subs are affordable and, when piloted by a competent crew, can sink carriers. Nuclear-powered submarines have traditionally held a decisive edge in endurance, stealth and speed over cheaper diesel submarines. However, new Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology has significantly narrowed the performance gap on a new generation of submarines that cost a fraction of the price of a nuclear-powered boat. A conventional submarine’s diesel engine generates electricity which can be used to drive the pro... more »
Soft Robots of the Future May Depend on New Materials that Conduct Electricity, Sense Damage and Self-Heal
*Michael Ford* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Interactions between people and machines continue to increase. Robots used to be restricted to heavy lifting or fine detail work in factories. Now Boston Dynamics’ nimble four-legged robot, Spot, is available for companies to lease to carry out various real-world jobs, a sign of just how common interactions between humans and machines have become in recent years. And while Spot is versatile and robust, it’s what society thinks of as a traditional robot, a mix of metal and hard plastic. Many researchers are convinced that sof... more »
To Address Climate Change, Democrats Must Embrace The Future Of Energy Policy
*James Pethokoukis* *Economics, * Including nuclear energy. Enter the Oval Office in December 1969 and you might notice — hanging on the wall, just to the right of President Nixon’s Wilson desk — the iconic “ Earthrise” photo. It was taken from lunar orbit exactly a year earlier by Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders. But that photo came down at some point in 1970, perhaps around the same time Nixon gave a speech ending NASA’s privileged budgetary status and lowering America’s human spaceflight ambitions. As John Logsdon of The Planetary Society has written, “Nixon apparently did ... more »
Narrative Managers In Overdrive After Death Of White Helmets Founder
James Le Mesurier, the founder of the White Helmets, has died. He was found to have plummeted from a height to the street outside his home, and authorities are reportedly calling it a suicide. Le Mesurier has a history with British military intelligence and was […]
Barnaby Joyce says bushfire victims 'most likely' voted for the Greens
Victims of New South Wales' bushfires are dragged into the federal political arena as politicians bicker over the role of climate change and controlled burning.
Ukraine would appear 'weak' to Russia without withheld US military aid, Trump impeachment inquiry hears
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A senior national security official tells an impeachment inquiry that the aid withheld from Ukraine at the insistence of US President Donald Trump was necessary for the country to negotiate a peace treaty with Russia, according to newly released transcripts.
Lives and homes under threat from bushfire emergency in north-east Perth
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An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire that is threatening lives and homes in the north-eastern Perth suburb of Bullsbrook.
Missing child William Tyrrell captured on camera day before disappearance
CCTV images of the missing three-year-old with his foster family, taken at a McDonald's the day before he vanished, are released to the public for the first time.
Boys accused of stabbing girl before leaving her to burn inside house
Police lay attempted murder charges after a semi-conscious 16-year-old with wounds to her abdomen, back and head is rescued from a burning house in southern NSW.
Fire storms and blackened earth: Qld's bushfire devastation captured in pictures
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Images and video from the scene of Queensland's fire zones capture the devastation as scores of bushfires sweep across the state's south-east and central regions.
Three girls injured by falling tree branch in Melbourne
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A girl is in a serious condition and two others have head injuries after they were hit by a falling tree branch at Parkdale in Melbourne's south-east.
After just one month on the job, what has sniffer dog Suki found?
The Federal Government sent Suki the sniffer dog to Darwin because of concerns about African swine fever, but in one month she has found more than just pork.
Bolivia on tenterhooks after Evo Morales announces his resignation
Bolivia on tenterhooks after Evo Morales announces his resignation Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tensions are running high in Bolivia after President Evo Morales announced his resignation. Of course, for supporters of Carlos Mesa and others opposed to Morales, then jubilation broke out. However, the crisis in Bolivia is far from […]
Former President Jimmy Carter Enters Hospital for Surgery
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been admitted to a hospital for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls.
Dobbs and Fitton Discuss Vindman’s “Deep State” Coup Effort….
Fox Business Host Lou Dobbs and President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton discuss the testimony of Lt. Col Vindman and his congressional admission to usurp the executive power of the President. The word “coup” shifted to a new level of … Continue reading →
Sitio San Roque: In the Peripheries of Development
An urban poor community fight to save their homes in the face of arrests and arson. The post Sitio San Roque: In the Peripheries of Development appeared first on New Mandala.
It Was Sooo Worth It
Long story short. President Trump goes to Tuscaloosa, AL to attend the Alabama vs LSU game Saturday. Moronic anti-Trump idiots protest with “Baby Trump” balloon. Hero Pro-Trumper protests the protesters and slashes their stupid balloon to spaghetti. Hero is arrested for ‘Criminal Mischief First Degree’. Hero starts GoFundMe account to help pay bail and fines. Goal was to reach $6,000. As of Sunday afternoon, he was at $25,389. READ MORE HERE ~Terry
Pharma Drugs and Vaccines Given to U.S. Children are Made With Chinese Ingredients
The post Pharma Drugs and Vaccines Given to U.S. Children are Made With Chinese Ingredients appeared first on Learn The Risk.
US looks to connect F-35 stealth jet to X-37B spacecraft
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein announced last week to attendees of the Air Force Association breakfast series that the service’s efforts to improve the transmission of information between service members and platforms may one day transcend the Earth’s bounds. “The most important work is to set the digital foundation — it’s a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-11-10
This is a summary of 13 AMN articles on the following subjects: Israel, Syria, Turkey, Ansarallah, Houthi, Yemen, Assad, Iran, Aleppo, Hmeimim, Russia, US, Algeria, Hama, Hasakah, Latakia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, Middleeast, Yemen, Iran, World-News, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian submarine was spotted inside Israel’s territorial waters
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – A Russian military submarine was spotted inside Israel’s territorial waters approximately three months ago, the Ynet news site reported on Monday. “The submarine was located by the IDF naval forces some eight nautical miles (15 kilometers), while Israeli territorial waters stretch to 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) off the shore,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump calls resignation of Bolivia’s Morales a ‘significant moment for democracy’
US President Donald Trump issued a statement Monday, calling the recent resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales a “significant moment for democracy in the Western Hemisphere.” “After nearly 14 years and his recent attempt to override the Bolivian constitution and the will of the people, Morales’s departure preserves democracy and paves the way for the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Popular uprising in Lebanon is real, new gov’t needed: Geagea
“The popular uprising we are witnessing in Lebanon is real,” the Lebanese Forces Party chief, Samir Geagea, said following a meeting by the “Strong Republic” Parliamentary Bloc at the party’s headquarters in Maarab this evening. “There is no trust in the current ruling structure,” Geagea said, considering that some are taking the crisis in a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
With no undue respect
From The Dallas Morning News: WASHINGTON – Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson sought to subvert President Donald Trump’s agenda as part of an effort to “save the country,” according to a new book by Nikki Haley, the former U.S. … Continue reading →
Is China And The U.S. On The Brink OF A Financial War?
Global Times SCMP: *China-US rivalry on brink of becoming a ‘financial war’, former minister says* * Conflict will be characterised by Washington’s use of ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, such as blocking firms like Huawei and ZTE, Lou Jiwei tells forum in Beijing * US has been ‘hijacked by nationalism and populism’ and is resorting to ‘bullying’, he says The growing rivalry between China and the United States is at risk of becoming a “financial war”, a former Chinese finance minister said on Saturday. Speaking at an industry forum in Beijing, Lou Jiwei, chairman of the foreign affairs ... more »
Almost 50 sick after eating homemade boxed lunches
Local news reports say a Salmonella outbreak in Gainesville, FL, has been linked to boxed lunches made in a woman’s home. The Gainesville Sun reported today that public health officials in Alachua County said 47 people became ill after eating homemade lunches. Authorities are working to determine what specific food caused the illnesses. A volunteer... Continue Reading
Regulation creates concentration
The Bay Area of California is ground zero of NIMBYism. Daniel Herriges has a very good article on the issue: A few months ago, I wrote about San Bruno, California’s rejection of a 425-unit apartment complex, even after the developer jumped through an insane series of hoops. To get the project approved, Mike Ghielmetti’s Signature […] The post Regulation creates concentration appeared first on Econlib.
Duflo and Banerjee’s Deficient Thinking on Incentives, Part II
Last week, I wrote Part I of my critique of a recent long article in the New York Times by new Nobel Prize in economics winners Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee of MIT. The op/ed is titled “Economic Incentives Don’t Always Do What We Want Them To,” New York Times, October 26, 2019. This […] The post Duflo and Banerjee’s Deficient Thinking on Incentives, Part II appeared first on Econlib.
Leverage – EU Pledges Increased U.S. Investment in Effort to Avoid U.S. Auto Tariffs…
Funny stuff amid headlines discussing the likelihood of President Trump postponing a 25% tariff on European autos. What the pundits are missing is how President Trump has positioned a myriad of trade dynamics that make EU action unavoidable. This is … Continue reading →
It Is About Time the Federal Communications Commission Fights Back Against China
*Shane Tews* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Long overdue. *Key point:* The whole U.S. government needs a better, coordinated response to China. At the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) November 19 open meeting, a top agenda item will be ensuring “that Universal Service Fund [USF] support is not used to purchase equipment or services from companies posing a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain.” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is highlighting the threat posed by the presence of Chinese telecommunications tec... more »
Australia Has A Capability Gap, And Space Capabilities Can Fix It
*Malcolm Davis* *Security, * Australia needs a credible long-range strike capability. ASPI’s Catherine McGregor has highlighted the concerns of two former air force chiefs that there’s an urgent capability gap in the Australian Defence Force’s order of battle—an absence of credible long-range strike capability for the air force and navy. Air Marshals Leo Davies and Geoff Brown told McGregor that Australia needs a long-range bomber (the only real option being the US B-21 Raider now under development) as well as long-range drones and land-based missiles. If that suggestion is adop... more »
Why Wealth Inequality Statistics Do Not Tell The Whole Story Of A Nation's Economy
*Ryan Bourne* *Poltiics, Americas* Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren should take notice. Senator Bernie Sanders has called levels of U.S. wealth inequality “outrageous,” “grotesque” and “immoral.” Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is pushing for a wealth tax to curb what she describes as “runaway wealth concentration.” Yet despite their rhetoric, it’s not clear, deep down, whether either really cares about wealth inequality per se or believes that reducing it should be an overriding public policy goal. To see why, consider this. Every year, Credit Suisse calcul... more »
Plague Was around for Millennia Before Epidemics Took Hold – And the Way People Lived Might Be What Protected Them
*Sonja Eliason, Bridget Alex* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] What happened to make plague able to cause devastating epidemics, as in this depiction from 1349? One of civilization’s most prolific killers shadowed humans for thousands of years without their knowledge. The bacteria *Yersinia pestis*, which causes the plague, is thought to be responsible for up to 200 million deaths across human history — more than twice the casualties of World War II. The *Y. pestis* death toll comes from three widespread disease outbreaks, known as epidemics: the sixth century Justinianic Pl... more »
To Survive, American Submarines Must ‘Get Deeper’ (Thanks to China)
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Navy is rethinking the way it deploys its submarines, all in order to help the powerful vessels avoid detection by increasingly sophisticated Chinese sensors. The U.S. Navy is rethinking the way it deploys its submarines, all in order to help the powerful vessels avoid detection by increasingly sophisticated Chinese sensors. “Get deeper,” is how Vice Adm. Chas Richard, commander of the 70-strong American submarine force, summarized his guidance. Richard spoke at a professional symposium in Virginia on Nov. 6, 2019. USNI News was the first to re... more »
CHINA PROTECTS THEIR OWN BY PUNISHING THE CRIMES OF BIG PHARMA
Changchun Changsheng Life Sciences Limited, a Chinese company involved in a defective vaccine case, has just been handed a bankruptcy ruling by a court in northeast China, according to an announcement released Friday by the... The post CHINA PROTECTS THEIR OWN BY PUNISHING THE CRIMES OF BIG PHARMA appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Vaccine Scientific Denialism: The Vaccine Deep State’s Control Over Public Policy by Ignoring Real Science
Scientific denialism is rampant and the nation’s vaccination policies are criminally medieval, based upon faith rather than reason. This includes efforts to fund independent studies to confirm or negate many of the more disturbing conclusions found in much of the peer-reviewed literature. The Vaccine Deep State poses very serious threats because its serves private interests instead of the public. It is irrational and bases its agenda more on wishful-thinking than sound evidence-based medicine.
The Vaccine Deep State: Controlling the Media and Government to Suppress Vaccine Facts
There is perhaps no other area of so-called scientific progress that has relied upon more deceptive and misleading research and a distortion of facts and statistics than in modern medicine’s religious belief in vaccines as a miracle to protect the world’s population from infectious diseases. The distortion and exclusion of scientific evidence, the reliance upon cherry-picked studies and blatant corruption behind the vaccine research to further vaccination campaigns and compliance inquisitorial assaults on the medical voices of reason who demand honest and open dialogue about vaccine... more »
On The Political Significance of a Nation’s Traditions
A nation’s tradition does not concern only its past—rather, tradition is a cultural and political principle that distributes authority between the past, present, and future. It is a principle that takes into account the three possible cultures: the culture that existed in the old times, the new culture of the contemporary period, and the culture that is possible in the time that is yet to come. By distributing authority between the past, present, and future, the principle of tradition prevents a nation’s politics from taking a totalitarian turn. A consensus between the past, present... more »
Iran Discovers 54 Billion Barrels of Crude Oil — Time for America to Invade Iran for “Liberty, Democracy ….” BS
RT America Iran has discovered its second-largest oil field. The find could add 54 billion barrels to its oil reserves. The news comes after the country announced the restarting of low-enriched uranium production. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar has the story. end
Israel is Last Apartheid Regime with Plan for Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians: Analyst
Israel is Last Apartheid Regime with Plan for Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians: Analyst by https://www.presstv.com/ Israel is the last apartheid, racist regime in the world which has a long-term plan for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, says an American commentator. – Middle East expert Kevin Barrett told Press TV’s the Debate program on Thursday that …
Flashback 2017: ‘Jupiter’ Or Just Another Politician? Macron’s Divine Aura Begins to Fade
Flashback 2017: French Papers Compare President Macron to Roman God Jupiter by Florence VILLEMINOT, https://www.france24.com/en/ FRENCH PAPERS – Mon. 03.07.17: French President Emmanuel Macron is in the spotlight. He’s set to give a big speech later in Versailles before a joint session of the upper and lower houses of parliament, known as a Congress. Many …
The End of NATO? Macron Laments ‘Brain Death’ and Pushes for a European Military
The End of NATO? Macron Laments ‘Brain Death’ and Pushes for a European Military by Joaquin Flores, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ With less than a month until the next big NATO meeting, scheduled for the first week of December, France’s Macron has jumped into public relations mode to prepare the public for some big changes on the horizon. …
US Will Attack Foes & Friends to Protect Its Hegemony, Syria Just a Latest Victim – Assad to RT
RT Syria became a test ground for US as it refines tools to safeguard its global hegemony, President Bashar Assad told RT in an exclusive interview. He also talked ISIS chief’s death and explained what many Syrians are fighting for. end
White Helmets British Intelligence ‘MI-6 Co-Founder’ Found Dead In Turkey
White Helmets British Intelligence ‘MI-6 Co-Founder’ Found Dead In Turkey by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A former British army officer and military contractor who founded the shadowy ‘White Helmets’ has been found dead near his home in Istanbul, days after he was accused by Russia of being a spy with “connections to terrorist groups.” – The …
BIS Managing Director Says “Fiat Currency Works Very Well”
maneco64 BIS MD CNN interview: https://www.cnnmoney.ch/shows/blockch… end
FinTech Future: Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Nature of Money
TruNews Today on TruNews, host Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart report from Southeast Asia at the Singapore FinTech Festival, where over 60,000 from around the world have gathered to learn about the future of money, financial technology, and artificial intelligence. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Air date: 11/11/2019. end
Fake News and Anonymous Sources as ‘New Normal’ for US Journalism
RT Three US Democratic Senators have sent a request for documents on Donald Trump’s alleged communication with Attorney General William Barr. Trump is said to have wanted Barr to hold a news conference to back the president over a much-discussed phone call to his Ukrainian counterpart. Some media cite anonymous sources, or those supposedly familiar …
PETROYUAN, CHINA’s Strategy to DEFEAT the DOLLAR – VisualPolitik EN
VisualPolitik EN 16 May 2019 The rivalry between China and the United States is peaking: the trade war, the struggle for dominance of the Pacific, for the control of Africa and the new silk route. and, now, this clashis reaching one of the great pillars of the North American economy: the dominance of the US …
Fed’s Repo Operations Is Quantitative Easing
Silver Bullion TV The Federal Reserve came out clarifying that their recent repo operations are not the same as quantitative easing (QE). We looked at the outcome of their actions and begged to differ. end
Parents of murder victim Mark Boyce speak of profound grief at losing their only child
The parents of murder victim Mark Boyce tell a pre-sentencing hearing in Adelaide's Supreme Court of the trauma they have gone through since his death.
'Safety concerns' prevented Royal Flying Doctor Service from responding to Yuendumu teen shot by police
The service says it was waiting on assurances of safety from police before fulfilling a formal request to airlift 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker to hospital for treatment.
WA rethinks farm trespass laws after ABC investigation into horse racing industry
WA's Attorney General says he went back to the drawing board on his long awaited draft farm trespass legislation following ABC 7.30's investigation into the horse racing industry.
Victorian paramedics call for 'halfway' pill testing to be introduced at music festivals this summer
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Victoria's ambulance union says "back of house" pill testing should be introduced ahead of the summer festival season, which would see confiscated drugs tested and festival-goers sent mobile alerts if poisonous substances were identified.
As bushfires tear through the east coast, emergency services in WA are holding their breath
Western Australia is bracing for its own bushfire crisis this summer, and the last time the soil was this dry the results were deadly.
Locals 'disgusted' army live ammunition exercises possibly ignited Gold Coast bushfire
Defence accepts its activities can pose a fire risk as residents at the site of Saturday's Lower Beechmont fire are frustrated by reports it started during training at Kokoda Barracks.
How Do We Stop Our Dangerous Addiction to Plastic?
*Dr. Mercola* - For the second year in a row, The Coca-Cola Co. was found to be the most polluting brand in a global audit of plastic trash.
Putin's Explains Why Russia Can Have A Powerful Military Without Spending The Money That The Wests Spend
© Sputnik / Mikhail Klimentyev *Sputnik*: *Putin Explains Why Russia Can Afford to Spend Less on Defence* Russia is one of just a handful of major military powers to actually make cuts to its defence spending in recent years, and recently dropped out of the top five countries in terms of total spending. Reductions in Russia’s defence spending are related to the country passing the “peak of modernisation,” allowing the government to contribute fewer resources while maintaining the same level of defence, President Vladimir Putin has said. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: Even though ... more »
National Security Officials Objected to Stopping Ukraine Aid
The view among the national security officials was unanimous: Military aid to Ukraine should not be stopped. But President Donald Trump’s acting chief of staff thought otherwise.
Did Trump Once Evict a Disabled Vet for Owning a Therapy Dog?
Multiple properties bear the Trump name, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are operated by Donald Trump.
Is a New STD Superbug Deadlier Than AIDS?
A worrisome report from 2013 generated new fears several years later.
Michael Savage: Trump 2020 Or Not, The Globalists and Immigration Will Destroy America Sooner Rather Than Later
Here’s a gloomy but painfully realistic set of predictions from conservative radio host and writer Michael Savage. Mike’s been around for just a year or two, so I tend to listen when he speaks. And what he’s saying these days is not very encouraging. The bottom line: Absent armed opposition and a purge of the globalists who are running western nations from behind the curtain, our culture and republican form of government are both about to go on life support. The crux of Savage’s arguments begins in the paragraph headed “Borders, Language and Culture”. Read on, friends: Conservative ... more »
PSP Investments' Strikes a Few Deals
IPE Real Assets reports that Aviva Investors and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) just extended their partnership with an agreement to invest up to £250m in commercial property in eastern England: The companies said the new venture will acquire a mix of ground-up and standing assets located in the CB1 Estate in Cambridge, a master-planned development covering 26 acres. The acquired assets include 50/60 Station Road, a fully-let 167,000sqft development completed in April 2019 and 30 Station Road, a pre-let 81,500sqft scheme. Construction commenced in Septemb... more »
A new mayor in Niagara Falls is likely to partner with local Indian Tribes
Niagara Falls’ new Mayor-elect Bob Restaino is “very open” to new public partnerships with the Seneca Nation of Indians, and a half-dozen other local tribal communities, believing that a collaborative posture will accelerate new development projects both on- and off-sovereign territory, a
How Global Arms Sales Are Negotiated Is Changing
Air Force F-35s fly in formation over Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Photo: Air Force *Jill Aitoro, Defense News:** A new future in global arms sales?* *The last few years have seen a subtle transition in how the U.S., as the world’s dominant arms exporter, markets to the world.* Consider what we already know. In Europe, there’s an expectation to filter more to local firms, whether through co-development or direct buys. There’s also demand for greater access into U.S. programs, and for that access to be on a level playing field. And then there’s South Korea, now calling for for... more »
Republicans Will Do Anything To Sabotage The Impeachment Against Trump
"Please stop using the Latin phrase 'quid pro quo' regarding the impeachment inquiry," is what 33 writers suggested in the *NY Times* yesterday. "Most people don’t understand what it means, and in any case it doesn’t refer only to a crime. Asking for a favor is not a criminal act; we frequently demand things from foreign countries before giving them aid, like asking them to improve their human rights record. That is not a crime; the crime is President Trump’s demand for something that will benefit him personally. But using this neutral phrase-- which means simply 'this for that'... more »
Duck podcast episode 2: Dan Nexon
The second episode of the podcast is now live. Dan and I discuss his recent-is tenure as lead editor at ISQ, insights on the journal article model for career advancement, prophesies for the future of journals in IR, and advice for young(ish?) scholars. The podcast should be available through Apple and Google podcast syndicators, and […]
Founder of White Helmets, James Le Mesurier, is Found Dead in Istanbul
*21WIRE.TV* | The mainstream media are already rife with speculation as to the cause of death of this high-profile British military establishment figure.
National Review: Google Gathering Health Care Data on Millions of Americans with Secret ‘Project Nightingale’
Google has teamed up with one of the largest health care systems in the U.S. to gather the personal health care information of millions of people in 21 states, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Named “Project Nightingale,” the initiative is one of the largest efforts by Silicon Valley tech companies to enter the lucrative health […] The post National Review: Google Gathering Health Care Data on Millions of Americans with Secret ‘Project Nightingale’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Gotham City Digest: Extra Super-Sized edition
(We'll get around to vacuuming the forest floors, we promise.) ------------------------------ Saturday was the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht or, as Trump calls it, "The night of very fine people on both sides." ------------------------------ Cos play gone horribly wrong. The top one was taken at Trump's yugely successful Blacks for Trump Atlanta rally. ------------------------------ What is it about right wingers and Russians? Oh, right. Right wingers are fabulously corrupt. ------------------------------ Bring us your tired, your huddled masses... but not if... more »
Is Free Speech Being Crushed by the U.S.-China Confrontation?
*Charles K.S. Wu, Yao-Yuan Yeh, Fang-Yu Chen* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] We are beginning to see a worrying trend: citizens and even celebrities in the United States feel pressured to self-censor, comply with undemocratic ideas propagandized by a foreign authorization government. Support for democracy and freedom of speech has been one of the core values in the United States for decades. Public figures, such as actors and athletes, have played an indispensable role in upholding these values by bringing public attention to issues of social injustice and spreading those valu... more »
America Wants To Innovate Its Way Out Of A War With Russia Or China (It May Not Work)
*Jules Hurst* *Security, * Russia and China have their own plans. *Key point: *American overextension, both domestically and abroad, has temporarily weakened the United States, and the “third offset” alone cannot mend it. U.S. defense planners hope that the Pentagon’s “Third Offset” will deter nations like China and Russia from risking war with the United States by expanding our narrowing technological lead. Superficially, the United States’ pursuit of a decisive technological advantage sends a signal to the world: America will remain ready to deter aggression abroad, now and in... more »
Bolivia: That Was Quick!
* It was barely more than a month ago — October 3 to be exact — that I made fun of a big spread the previous day in The Nation, declaring the country of Bolivia to be the latest, greatest “Remarkable Socialist Success Story”! * And then yesterday, [Bolivian President Evo] Morales may or may not have resigned. That was quick! How could this all have gone so wrong so fast? * To start with, there was the small problem of allowing the electoral machinery to be fully controlled by people loyal to the incumbent bent on re-election. Surely then, wouldn’t Morales’s people have no problem tur... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 11, 2019
*Yascha Mounk, The Atlantic:* *Evo Morales Finally Went Too Far for Bolivia* The socialist president claimed authoritarian powers in the name of the popular will. But average citizens were fed up with arbitrary rule. Evo Morales has been attacking Bolivia’s democracy for many years. Since coming to office in 2006, the socialist president has concentrated ever more authority in his own hands, denounced the opposition in aggressive terms, and placed loyalists in key institutions, from the country’s public broadcaster to its highest court. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, A... more »
Trump Applauds Bolivia’s Military Coup As US Establishment Media Blame Morales For Turmoil
President Donald Trump celebrated a military coup in Bolivia that forced President Evo Morales, who recently won a fourth term, to resign on November 10. “After nearly 14 years and his recent attempt to override the Bolivian constitution and the will of the people, Morales’ departure preserves democracy and paves The post Trump Applauds Bolivia’s Military Coup As US Establishment Media Blame Morales For Turmoil appeared first on Shadowproof.
Transit System Apologizes to Black Rider Cuffed for Eating
The head of a San Francisco Bay Area commuter train system apologized to a black rider who was detained and cited by police for eating a breakfast sandwich on a train platform.
What Does the Beatles’ ‘Help!’ Album Cover Mean?
Sometimes the 'real meaning' of an artwork is 'this looks good.'
Vaping-Related Lung Transplant Performed at Detroit Hospital
Doctors at a Detroit hospital have performed what could be the first double lung transplant on a man whose lungs were damaged from vaping.
10 Easy Ways to Get Your Digestive System Back on Track
Digestive problems affect the great majority of the population. Heartburn, gas, bloating, belching, constipation and diarrhea are daily symptoms for so many people. The part of the body involved with digestion can collectively be called the gut. It runs from your mouth to your rear end (anus), and also included the liver/gall bladder/pancreas. The health … Continue reading "10 Easy Ways to Get Your Digestive System Back on Track" The post 10 Easy Ways to Get Your Digestive System Back on Track appeared first on TDW.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on DACA Case Tomorrow…
Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the case: “DHS -vs- Regents of University of California“, also known as the DACA case: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA was instituted by a President Obama ‘executive action’, not an … Continue reading →
Study This Picture: The Bren Gun Saved the British Empire from Hitler
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By I, Robert DuHamel, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2253988] A very reliable weapon. *Key point:* The Bren Gun was an important improvement over previous weapons that helped London fight better. While all the combatant nations engaged in World War I fielded machine guns during the conflict, the British Army’s Vickers was arguably the best medium machine gun of the war, while their Lewis gun—an American design but perfected by the English—was the most effective light machine gun. However, both we... more »
Protests in Iraq Represent a Significant Challenge to Shia Militias
Protests in Iraq Represent a Significant Challenge to Shia Militias Publication: Terrorism Monitor By: Rafid Jaboori The Jamestown Foundation Dozens have been killed and hundreds injured in the ongoing wave of street protests in Baghdad and the predominantly Shia provinces of southern Iraq. Protesters are demanding jobs, reform, and a real shake-up of the political […]
World News Briefs -- November 11, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales and opposition supporters clash during a protest after Morales announced his resignation on Sunday, in La Paz Bolivia November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins *Reuters:* *Bolivia's La Paz braces for violence as Morales supporters march on city* LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian capital La Paz braced for violent clashes on Monday night as thousands of supporters of ousted leader Evo Morales marched towards the city where opposition protesters and police set up barricades and armed themselves for a potential showdown. Police said the c... more »
Hockey Commentator Don Cherry Fired for Rant Over Immigrants
Don Cherry, Canada’s most polarizing, flamboyant and opinionated hockey commentator, has been fired for calling immigrants “you people” in a television rant in which he said new immigrants are not honoring the country’s fallen soldiers.
Was Trump First US President to Attend New York Veterans Day Parade?
The president himself touted what he claimed was his unprecedented attendance at "America's Parade" in November 2019.
No, The First Round of Dem Indictments from Barr Investigation Is Not Coming ‘Tomorrow’
A routine review of content labeled satire.
IRGC ground troops to be armed with high-precision missiles and drones: commander
BERIUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour discussed his military units might on Thursday, highlighting that they are in possession of high-precision drones and missiles. “Today, the IRGC Ground Force is equipped with new and modern equipment,” Brigadier General Pakpour said in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 180 SDF fighters killed since start of US-Turkish ceasefire
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The media center for the Syrian Democratic Forces said this week that since the ceasefire was declared on October 17, ground and air attacks on areas of northern and eastern Syria have resulted in the death of a large number of their fighters. According to the media center, the Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s S-500 to enter service ‘soon’ to combat US F-35
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Russia’s new S-500 air defense system will be entering military service ‘soon’, Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said, as reported by Kommersant. “On time, they are completing the commissioning of a new system – the S-500 system,” Borisov told Interfax, as quoted by Kommersant. In early October, the Russian publication […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NATO troops could capture Russia’s Kaliningrad region in 2 days: Chinese media
The Chinese website Eastday.com has cited the country’s Major General Du Wenlong, a leading People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military strategist, as saying that in the event of a possible NATO-Russia conflict in the Baltic Sea region, the alliance would be able to seize the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad within two days. According to Du, Kaliningrad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s offensive in Idlib will be a complicated operation: expert
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – Hisham Jaber, head of the Middle East Center for Strategic Studies, said that a military operation to take Idlib can only be done now in coordination with Turkey and Russia. According to Jaber, the reason for this coordination between Turkey and Russia is due to difficulty of the operation Jaber […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Founder of White Helmets found dead outside his home in Istanbul
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The founder of the White Helmets, James Le Mesurier, was found dead in Istanbul on Monday, the Reuters News Agency reported. Citing a law enforcement source, the Reuters report said Le Mesurier was found dead outside of his home, but it remains “unclear whether he was murdered, or committed suicide.” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed forces launch big attack in attempt to capture key town in northeastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – For the third time in the last 72 hours, the Turkish-backed forces have attempted to advance their positions in the northeastern region of Syria. Led by the so-called “Syrian National Army”, the Turkish-backed militants stormed the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions along the Tal Tamr front in northwestern Al-Hasakah. According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
David Fifita has 'learnt a big lesson' as he returns to Brisbane after time in Bali jail
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David Fifita is back in Brisbane three days after being arrested for alleged assault in Bali, and Broncos chief executive Paul White says the 19-year-old's side of the story will soon be told.
US judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against New York officials over tax returns
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A federal judge dismisses US President Donald Trump's lawsuit against New York officials aimed at preventing the release of his tax returns.
It was meant to be an audition for the Australian Test team, but it turned into a warning
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Babar Azam confirms he is the Pakistan dangerman ahead of the Test series with a big pink-ball century against Australia A in Perth — next up is the selection shootout for Australian batsmen.
Kirsten borrowed $350 to fix her car, six months later she was selling her furniture to pay the loan
When mother-of-four Kirsten's car broke down, she took out a payday loan, but within a six months her debt had doubled and she was struggling to put food on the table.
A year after we fact checked this misleading claim on aged care, Richard Marles repeated it
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Deputy Opposition Leader Richard Marles says Prime Minister Scott Morrison cut $1.2 billion out of the aged care system when he was treasurer. RMIT ABC Fact Check has checked this claim before and found it to be misleading.
Key backer of Syrian 'White Helmets' found dead in Istanbul
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The British founder of an organisation that trained the "White Helmets" emergency response group is found dead in Istanbul, five years after the group was set up to perform rescue work in rebel areas during the Syrian civil war.
ASX falls as global markets mostly lower on trade uncertainty, Hong Kong protests
The ASX is lower in early trade after European stocks lost ground, while Wall Street ended mostly in negative territory, despite a strong rise in Boeing shares boosting the Dow Jones.
Live: 'Complacency kills': Fears bushfires could turn quickly as winds pick up
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A number of fires across New South Wales are upgraded to emergency level, with "catastrophic" fire conditions threatening highly populated areas around Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle. Follow our live blog for updates.
Veterans Day, 2019
When we were kids, November 11 was called Armistice Day—because it was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918—the end of World War I. And oh my, how many wars since then! My parents remembered and told stories about the first Armistice Day since they were about 5-6 years old and remembered the celebrations. I like to think of them running around as kids, in adjoining counties—Lee and Ogle--but not knowing each other, listening to the farm bells, celebrating what they probably didn’t understand. But since both my grandfathers had been registered for the draft, a... more »
“The War Was Over…”
*“The War Was Over…”* by David Stockman "In April war was declared with Germany. Wilson and his cabinet – a cabinet that in its lack of distinction was strangely reminiscent of the twelve apostles – let loose the carefully starved dogs of war, and the press began to whoop hysterically against the sinister morals, sinister philosophy, and sinister music produced by the Teutonic temperament. Those who fancied themselves particularly broad-minded made the exquisite distinction that it was only the German Government which aroused them to hysteria; the rest were worked up to a condition... more »
Radford University Disciplines Employee Responsible for Stolen Student Newspapers
Radford University has internally disciplined a “classified staff employee” responsible for swiping some of the 1,000 missing copies of the university’s student-run newspaper The Tartan in September. The university has not identified the worker’s name, but Chief of Police David Underwood stated in a letter that the worker will not be charged criminally. In the […]
Baltimore County Delegate Working With Other Lawmakers to Settle State HBCU Lawsuit
Maryland Delegate Charles E. Sydnor III announced plans to work with other lawmakers in order to settle a dispute between the state of Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and its predominately White institutions. Legislation is currently being considered to resolve the ongoing lawsuit. Sydnor and other lawmakers are proposing a settlement of at […]
Washington Expands College Grant Program
Under the new Washington College Grant program, Washington residents from families earning less than the median income will be eligible for free or reduced college tuition, starting in fall 2020. The program is a recent expansion of the State Need Grant, The Seattle Times reports. The $45 million program offers grants on a sliding scale. […]
Tribal Colleges and Universities Provide Support, Affordable Degrees to Native Students
Attending tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) positively impacts outcomes for many Native American students. Based on the survey report, “Alumni of Tribal Colleges and Universities Better Their Communities,” Native American students who attend TCUs benefit significantly more from their college experience compared to peers who attend non-TCUs.
Dr. Araceli Frias: A Diversity Stalwart
Dr. Areceli Frias, assistant dean for diversity in the Graduate School at the University of Utah, has been widely credited with expanding the University of Utah Graduate School Diversity Office's reach.
The Face of Change
University of Utah law school dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner makes history.
Is The “Mother of all Bubbles” About to Pop?
[image: is-the-mother-of-all-bubbles-about-to-pop] When the sovereign debt bubble inevitably busts, it will cause a meltdown bigger than the 2008 crash.
Civil Unrest in Chile | Interview with American Living in Santiago
[image: civil-unrest-in-chile-interview-with-american-living-in-santiago] VIDEO - A wave of violent protests with socialists demands has paralyzed Chile. Christian Gomez discusses this with Leah, an American living and working in Santiago, Chile. Stay tuned for more updates on the situation in Chile.
Florida High School With Animal Rights, LGBT Clubs Won’t Allow Pro-life Club
[image: florida-high-school-with-animal-rights-lgbt-clubs-won-t-allow-pro-life-club] A Florida high-school student is fighting for her right to lead a pro-life club at her high school, which recognizes over 70 other student groups with various political, ethnic, and religious agendas.
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