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Scientists: Dishonest or Afraid?
[image: scientists-dishonest-or-afraid] The absolute worst case of professional incompetence and dishonesty is in the area of climate science.
More Communities Across America Taking Stand for the Unborn
[image: more-communities-across-america-taking-stand-for-the-unborn] An increasing number of communities across America are taking a public stand against abortion.
Target, TJX, Home Depot Follow Walmart With Increased Sales and Profits in Third Quarter
[image: target-tjx-home-depot-follow-walmart-with-increased-sales-and-profits-in-third-quarter] The U.S. consumer is ignoring forecasts of a slowing economy by shopping at big box stores, which are reporting record sales and profits. by Bob Adelmann
Vindman Admits He Made Up Elements of Trump-Zelensky Call Summary
[image: vindman-admits-he-made-up-elements-of-trump-zelensky-call-summary] National Security Council member and Ukraine expert Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman admitted that he made up elements of President Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an official summary.
FBI Probing Epstein’s Death as Possible Conspiracy
[image: fbi-probing-epstein-s-death-as-possible-conspiracy] The FBI wonders whether Wall Street financier Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, the head of the federal Bureau of Prisons told a Senate Committee yesterday.
CHD Needs Your Help
Join the Movement. Share the Message. Support the Cause— The state of children's health is unacceptable. CHD is planning many strategies in an effort to defend the health of our children and obtain justice for those already injured. Your membership fee will help CHD reach our goals. The post CHD Needs Your Help appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Met Office Extreme Rainfall Scam
By Paul Homewood h/t John Cooknell The Met Office continue to push their “heavy rainfall due to climate change” propaganda: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/climate/understanding-climate/uk-extreme-events-_heavy-rainfall-and-floods But every time they do so, they start their analysis in or around 1961. Note, in this example, they use 1961-90 as a base. However, as I have reported […]
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, (Alleged) Predator – Trailer; Additional Info
Link: https://youtu.be/AbsaUHdxGHg https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/nov/20/bikram-choudhury-yoga-founder-abuse-netflix-documentary https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7617887/British-mother-two-62-dies-13-000-course-hot-yoga.html Related: Link: https://youtu.be/k2cbjeeMR8Y A SUCKER IS BORN EVERY MINUTE. ONLY BELIEVE IN GOD AND YOURSELF. ANYONE … Continue reading →
US Ambassador to the EU Sondland Opening Statement for Trump Impeachment Hearing
Opening Statement before the United States House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Gordon D. Sondland U.S. Ambassador to … Continue reading →
Inspirational & Confidence Quotes To Help Beat Self-Doubt
It’s all about energy, therefore what you put out is what you will receive. Have faith in yourself and the universe. Without the one, you may not succeed; they go hand in hand. Both are equally effective in reaching your goals and desires. They will make your dreams come true! What we are avoiding is the confidence to get started, so we procrastinate. Don’t get mad at yourself at the end of the day cause you avoided reaching your goals. Here is a list of confidence quotes to inspire you. Your dreams don’t expire, you do. Keep trying until you reach your goals. Learn from your mist... more »
The Ukraine Whistleblower’s ID Remains Confidential: Here’s Why
The whistleblower's legal representatives said identifying that person puts the whistleblower in physical danger.
In Rare Move, N. Carolina County Removes Confederate Statue
A North Carolina county removed a Confederate statue from a historic courthouse, joining the handful of places around the state where such monuments have come down in recent years despite a law protecting them.
Radiologists Conceal Heavy Metal Accumulation From MRIs
Story at-a-glance – Enhanced MRIs use a contrast agent or dye to improve the clarity of the images produced. A recent poll reveals 58% of radiologists avoid informing patients when deposits of toxic contrast agents are discovered The most commonly cited justification for omitting any mention of gadolinium deposits in their radiology report was to […] The post Radiologists Conceal Heavy Metal Accumulation From MRIs appeared first on Health Nut News.
Kahlil Gibran, "Beyond My Solitude"
"Beyond My Solitude" "Beyond my solitude is another solitude, and to him who dwells therein my aloneness is a crowded market-place and my silence a confusion of sounds. Too young am I and too restless to seek that above-solitude. The voices of yonder valley still hold my ears and its shadows bar my way and I cannot go. Beyond these hills is a grove of enchantment and to him who dwells therein my peace is but a whirlwind and my enchantment an illusion. Too young am I and too riotous to seek that sacred grove. The taste of blood is clinging in my mouth, and the bow and the arrows of m... more »
"How Can That Be?"
"When someone is impatient and says, "I haven't got all day," I always wonder, How can that be? How can you not have all day?" - George Carlin
Colombia's Government Moves To Contain Mass Strikes And Protests Planned This Week
(Image: Sergio Fernandez) *The Guardian*: *Colombia to close its borders in attempt to contain mass protests* *Border closures, curfews and bans on sale of alcohol announced as tens of thousands are expected to march amid wave of turmoil.* Colombia’s government has announced plans to close its borders, part of a string of measures to contain mass strikes and protests planned this week amid sweeping unrest in South America. Tens of thousands are expected to join protests on Thursday against the right-wing government of Iván Duque, whose popularity has dwindled steadily since he to... more »
Syrian military kills several ISIS terrorists in fierce battle near Al-Sukhnah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – For the second day in a row, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) forces clashed outside of the strategic town of Al-Sukhnah in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. According to a field report on Wednesday, the Syrian Army came under heavy attack by the Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tennessee’s Healthcare Crisis: Bankruptcies, Closing Hospitals, And Medical Debt
The State of Tennessee is in the midst of a health care crisis, where its residents are struggling with debt, bankruptcies, and a lack of access to health care, while suffering from some of the highest rates in the United States of preventable illnesses. The post Tennessee’s Healthcare Crisis: Bankruptcies, Closing Hospitals, And Medical Debt appeared first on Shadowproof.
U.S. To Provide Vietnam With Another Coast Guard Cutter For South China Sea Patrols
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper reviews the Vietnamese guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Kham *Reuters:** U.S. to provide ship to Vietnam to boost South China Sea patrols* HANOI (Reuters) - The United States announced on Wednesday it will provide Vietnam with another coast guard cutter for its growing fleet of ships, boosting Hanoi’s ability to patrol the South China Sea amid tensions with China. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper disclosed the decision during an address in Vietnam, which has emerged as the most vocal oppon... more »
Elizabeth Warren’s Support for Bolivia Coup Consistent With Other Hawkish Foreign Policy Positions
The opposing positions of Warren and her primary opponent Bernie Sanders on Bolivia highlight an increasingly clear policy gap between the two Democratic frontrunners. The post Elizabeth Warren’s Support for Bolivia Coup Consistent With Other Hawkish Foreign Policy Positions appeared first on MintPress News.
How Human Rights Watch Whitewashed a Right-Wing Massacre in Bolivia
While some may be surprised by its response to the Bolivia crisis, Human Rights Watch’s support for a U.S.-backed right-wing coup is no aberration. The post How Human Rights Watch Whitewashed a Right-Wing Massacre in Bolivia appeared first on MintPress News.
Union head urges House Democrats to seek better USMCA trade deal
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 The head of the largest US union confederation urged House Democrats to withhold support for the stalled USMCA until the Trump administration makes more changes to the enforcement provisions.
Beijing tariff demands may expand US-China 'phase one' trade deal significantly
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 Trump has decided that rolling back existing tariffs, in addition to canceling a scheduled Dec. 15 imposition of tariffs on some $156 billion in Chinese consumer goods, requires deeper concessions from China.
As the Eurasian Union looks east, its deals do not benefit all members equally
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 The EAEU is shopping for partners in Asia. Middle finger to the West or sound trade policy?
Japan economy Minister says he hopes Britain joins TPP trade pact after Brexit
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 Negotiations about Britain's entry into the free trade bloc can't really take place as long as it remains an EU member.
German farmers plan for Berlin tractor protest next week
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 Farmers' group outlined its concerns including the Mercosur trade deal, which it says “threatens the supply of safe, high-quality and certified food from the region with low-priced imports."
Maroc - USA : Le déficit commercial se creuse d'avantage
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 Le Maroc est le seul pays africain à avoir conclu un accord de libre-échange avec les Etats-Unis qui tirent largement profit de cet instrument commercial.
Agriculture : halte à la mise en concurrence des travailleurs de notre région
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 L'accord de partenariat économique intérimaire entre La Réunion, région de l'Union européenne, et ses voisins a pour conséquence une mise en concurrence des travailleurs.
Ojo, ¡el #TPP11 no ha sido retirado como proyecto!
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
20-Nov-2019 Al contrario de lo que algunos desafortunados rumores y falsas informaciones dicen, el #TPP11 no ha sido retirado como proyecto (Boletín nº 12195-10), solo se le quitó la SUMA URGENCIA, pero sigue en Segundo Trámite Constitucional/Senado.
Nothing a patriot can’t do
What makes Donald J. Trump so popular with the people and so successful in accomplishing things other politicians could only dream about? He loves America! New book by his son reveals his zest for life. https://spectator.org/the-book-on-the-president/ When visiting with the president in the Oval Office, the writer of this article in American Spectator expected to find the man who is maligned in the press--stormy, erratic obsessed—the guy the Trump haters like to pick on. "I hate to report back to his enemies, but he was not erratic, not gloomy, not obsessed with his enemies. In... more »
Oops. Wrong president.
A story that claimed the Trump administration had the highest number of children in detention in the world was suddenly withdrawn by several media outlets because the study upon which the story was based used data from 2015 when Barack Obama was president. (PJMedia) Of course, there will be no further stories on the plight of immigrant children because unless Trump can be vilified and maligned, there is not story. Just doesn't sell. Who cares about kids, anyway?
You haven’t seen anything yet
Wall Street Journal today opined "The left’s culture warriors always need new monsters to slay. Among their most improbable targets in recent years is the famously friendly restaurant chain Chick-fil-A, which this week appears to have surrendered. In 2012 CEO Dan Cathy, a committed evangelical Christian, sinned against the progressive ethos by expressing support for the traditional view of marriage. That prompted a political campaign against Chick-fil-A." Most of us who stood in front of a pastor, judge or someone with a mail-order license and daisies in her hair always believed ... more »
"The War On Reasonableness"
*"The War On Reasonableness"* by The Zman "The underlying premise of consensual government is that the people in the society, at least participating in its governance, can and will debate the issues facing the people in the society. By debate, it is understood that sharp disagreement will erupt and personal squabbles will inflame any disagreements. After all, men are not angels. In the end, a consensus will form and all sides will accept it. Everyone involved may not be ruled by reason, but trusted men in a civil society are reasonable. If you think about how a democracy must work,... more »
The 'typical' Australian jihadi is 'stable, ordinary and unapologetic', says study
A paper has been released analysing the attributes of the typical Australian jihadi and some of the facts may surprise you, such as where they typically live and their backgrounds.
US ambassador testifies that Trump demanded 'quid pro quo' from Ukraine
Just In - 11 hours ago
The US ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, tells an impeachment hearing that he was following the orders of President Donald Trump in seeking a "quid pro quo" from Ukraine.
Britain rebukes China for 'torture' of consulate employee
Just In - 11 hours ago
A former employee of Britain's consulate in Hong Kong, Simon Cheng, says Chinese secret police tortured and interrogated him about London's role in recent protests during the 15 days in August that he was detained.
That buzzing noise is not our problem, say Feds, but leading drone company disagrees
The noise of delivery drones has caused an outcry, but the leading company in the sector has concerns over safety issues if regulation is handed to the states.
Bad news for local journalism
News 1. Torstar shuts down StarMetro newspapers The Toronto Star is closing down all of the StarMetro newspapers across the country, including the The Star Halifax. Other papers affected include those in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. Seventy-three people, including journalists and those working in advertising and distribution, will lose their jobs. In Halifax, Star […]
Steal Away Home: Eddie Carvery’s protest and the value of Black life
This Saturday, I took a guest speaker to Africville. Black people across the world have heard of the destruction of the community, and they always want to make a pilgrimage to bear witness on the land. After visiting the sundial with the names of families who lived in Africville, we drove to the museum, where […]
WATCH: Cops Taser Man on the Way to a Job Interview for Improperly Crossing the Street
[image: street]A man on the way to a job interview was cornered by two cops, tasered repeatedly, and arrested because he crossed the street improperly.
Cop With 7 At-Fault Crashes, Playing Grand Theft Auto Before Smashing Into Woman, Nearly Killing Her
[image: grand theft auto]A cop who has been in 8 at-fault crashes, was playing a Grand Theft Auto video before smashing into a woman's car, putting her in a coma.
Winning the ‘No Food Loss’ Battle: The Case of Japan
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
ARKANSAS, Nov 20 (IPS) - Veena S. Kulkarni, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Criminology, Sociology and Geography, Arkansas State University, USAHumankind since almost the time that there is recorded history has grappled with the question of ‘how many is too many?' The response is expectedly complex as it varies across time and space. The pace of population growth was slow till about approximately 250 years or so. It is only since the middle of the eighteenth century that there has been a palpable acceleration in population growth. Read the full story, “Winning the ‘No Fo... more »
Achieving the Possible: “Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone in the Middle East”
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
VIENNA, Nov 20 (IPS) - Tariq Rauf, former Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination, Office reporting to the Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency (2002-2011), was responsible for safeguards and security policy, the Director General's annual report on the Application of Safeguards in the Middle East and for the IAEA Forum on the Experience of NWFZs relevant for the Middle East. A historic conference on the Middle East opened at the United Nations in New York on 18th November and will continue until 22nd November. The Conference on the Establishment of a ... more »
Congress Doesn't Need More Conservative, Corporate-Friendly Democrats Like Shannon Hutcheson
Early this month, we took a look at the conservative establishment candidate, Shannon Hutcheson, who EMILY's List and the DCCC have recruited to prevent progressive Democrat, Mike Siegel, from beating Republican Michael McCaul in Texas' 10th district. Since the, I found the FEC document (above) showing what looks like coordination by the DCCC-- who still pretends to not interfere in primaries-- and EMILY's List, which always backs conservatives over progressives. The document shows EMILY's List's SuperPAC, Elect Democratic Women, and the DCCC both contributed $2,500 to Shannon Hut... more »
Good help is hard to find
BY NORBERT RUG I ran a handyman type business part-time for 35 years until health problems caused me to quit. I put an ad in the paper for just one week and was as busy until the day I closed
Recreational marijuana licensing
Michigan issued the first adult-use marijuana licenses to Exclusive Brands, a business planning to grow and sell MJ for recreational use when it becomes legal in the state on Dec. 1. Licenses also were given to PSI Labs, which test marijuana, and Real Life Solutions, an event organizer. Recreational marijuana licensing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Jury Rules Against Pro-Lifers Who Exposed Planned Parenthood’s Sale of Body Parts, and Awards Planned Parenthood $2-Million
Judge William Orrick, III, who has ties to Planned Parenthood, refused to disqualify himself and refused to allow a First-Amendment free speech defense. A jury awarded Planned Parenthood over $2-million that includes punitive and compensatory damages as well as attorneys' fees.
US State Department Secretary Mike Pompeo Says Israeli Settlements in West Bank Do Not Violate International Law
The Fourth Geneva Convention bars an occupying power from transferring its own civilian population into occupied territory. However, President Trump's State Department argues that this international law does not advance the cause of peace and, therefore, can be ignored.
Savage Model 1907: The Gun That Could Have Replaced the Army's 1911 9mm
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * So what happened? In the 1939 movie *The Real Glory*, elite U.S. Army officers arrive in the southern Philippines to mold the Filipinos into a military force to defend their villages against marauding Moro tribesmen. In one scene, a burly, sword-wielding Moro attacks the Army unit’s commander. The Moro charges through a hail of lead unleashed by other officers, including Dr. Bill Canavan (Gary Cooper), and fatally wounds the colonel before succumbing to the gunfire. Later, Canavan drops five spent bullets from the Moro’s body on a table in... more »
Is Germany's Interest in a Joint European Aircraft Carrier a Good Idea?
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: By Photo: LA(Phot) Simmo Simpson/MOD, OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42304341] A Europhile's dream. *Key point: *An EU carrier would help with burden sharing, but it is unclear if Europe's leaders (or even America) would agree to it. A German politician has floated the idea of a European aircraft carrier. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who in 2018 succeeded German chancellor Angela Merkel as the head of Merkel’s governing Christian Democratic Union party, proposed the Euro-carrier in the summer of 2019. Kramp-Karren... more »
Why the Heckler & Koch VP9 Is so Good
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://s3.amazonaws.com/hkusa/20180417150658/VP9-TACTICAL-RIGHT-Adj-Night-Sights-Web.jpg] An excellent weapon. *Key point: *Germany does it again with this well-made and respected weapon. One of the most interesting semi-automatic handguns on the American firearms market is made in Germany. Designed and is manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany, the Heckler & Koch VP9 pistol is touted as one of the most durable, reliable handguns in the world. Born in aftermath of World War II, gunmaker Heckler & Koch has risen to become a major force in... more »
The World Must Finally Acknowledge That the 2014 Maidan Was a U.S.-British Controlled Fascist Coup
[image: Clashes in Kyiv, Ukraine. Events of February 18, 2014. (Mstyslav Chernov/Unframe)] The continuing British coup attempt against the President of the United States, now in phase three — a fake impeachment investigation — can and must be crushed. To do so, it is not enough to show that there was no wrongdoing in President Donald Trump’s relations with Ukraine, nor even that the former government of Ukraine was involved in the desperate effort, led by the U.K.’s MI6, to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election to stop Trump from becoming President, and the subsequent effort t... more »
"Life Is One Big Road..."
“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you're riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake up and live!” - Bob Marley
White Supremacist Manifesto AirDropped to Students
A 74-page White supremacist manifesto was airdropped to several students’ cellphones in Syracuse University’s library on Tuesday, as reported by Buzzfeed News. The incident, which is only one of at least 10 other hate-fueled episodes on the school’s campus since Nov. 7, has provoked growing fear for student safety. Other recent episodes have included racist […]
Iraqi Forces Kidnapping Protesters In Intimidation Campaign
Mary Mohammed who was disappeared by the security forces in Baghdad and released a week later (Twitter) On November 19, Iraq’s Human Rights Commission called on Prime Minister Abdul Mahdi as commander and chief to order the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to stop the abduction and disappearance of activists and journalists. Since the start of November every week there is a story of someone involved in the protest movement disappearing. Of course, those are the ones lucky enough to get in the media. There are plenty more that don’t get any press and whose fate is unknown. This is part of... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 20
1914 Arab tribes told British forces Ottomans had abandoned Basra British forces set out to take city 1920 US complained 3rd time to UK about San Remo agreement that divided up Iraqi oil between France and England 1920 British worked out ceasefire with Hachcham tribe last one fighting in 1920 Revolt (Musings On Iraq book review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1922 Abd Sadoun became Iraq’s 2nd PM His orders were to organize elections for an assembly to write constitution 1922 Lausanne conference convened to end WWI with Ottomans a... more »
Another Epic Forecast Fail In The Works
Last year was a spectacular winter forecast fail for NOAA, and this year looks like a repeat is lining up. Winter Outlook: Warmer than average for many, wetter in the North | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 10-Day Temperature Outlook … Continue reading →
Prince Andew continues to show zero understanding of how most people think and feel
*Who thought Prince Andrew could get more delusional? He has. He is now considering a second interview about Epstein.* *According to media, he wishes he had shown remorse for his victims.* *His problem he has zero comprehension of how real world people think.* *He really believed he could get away with brazen, absurd, ridiculous lies, including his trip of Pizza Woking.* *He has not even yet grasped that his problem is now his victims have stacks of proof to give to the FBI and 90% of the UK public would like to see him in jail for his horiffic crimes.* *It is not just his arrogan... more »
Student stand-off inside a Hong Kong university campus (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 376. More The post Student stand-off inside a Hong Kong university campus (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Is Appeasing the Wrong People
No matter who is elected to lead the nation is of little consequence. It is the Deep Entrenched State pulling all the strings on the marionette. More The post Trump Is Appeasing the Wrong People appeared first on The Duran.
Ukraine is taking a beating in the impeachment hearings – here's what's at stake
Lena Surzhko-Harned, Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has some not-so-funny issues facing him. Having his country ridiculed in the impeachment hearings won't make solving them easier.
Immigrants and some people of color are moving to the suburbs – but life there isn't as promising as it once was
Grigoris Argeros, Associate Professor of Sociology, Eastern Michigan University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
As more people of color move to the suburbs, they might not find the full range of opportunities that white European ethnic groups did for most of the previous century.
"U.S. Relations With China Were Just Destroyed, And Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again"
*"U.S. Relations With China Were Just Destroyed, * *And Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again"* by Michael Snyder "Our relationship with China just went from bad to worse, and most Americans don’t even realize that we just witnessed one of the most critical foreign policy decisions of this century. The U.S. Senate just unanimously passed the “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019”, and the Chinese are absolutely seething with anger. Violent protests have been rocking Hong Kong for months, and the Chinese have repeatedly accused the United States of being behind the protests... more »
Joshua Wong used a corporate account at HSBC to fund a colour revolution, but hid his funding from protestors
*From The Telegraph* *The leader of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests has called on HSBC to reopen a bank account used to support the movement. * *Joshua Wong lashed out at the bank after it emerged that HSBC was closing a corporate account which helps cover costs related to the protests against China's Communist regime.* *https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/11/20/hong-kong-protest-leader-urges-hsbc-reopen-account-linked-pro/* *HSBC has just closed the corporate account.* https://sg.news.yahoo.com/hsbc-close-corporate-account-being-111523281.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=... more »
SCOTUS Blog highlights from Nov 18-20
Big decision cases have already had oral arguments in the month of November (some of the opinions may not be released before March 2020): Barton v Barr – lawfully admitted permanent resident who is not seeking admission to the United States be “render[ed] . . . inadmissible” for the purposes of the stop-time rule Kansas v Glover – investigative stop under the Fourth Amendment owner of vehicle dispute County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund – Clean Water Act secondary pollution licensing from non-point source such as ground water Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of Univ. of C... more »
Sondland testifies that Trump was concerned with Ukraine corruption not Biden
Dishonest Adam Schiff is trying to convince us that Trump withheld aid to Ukraine until Ukraine agreed to investigate Joe Biden's obvious corruption in Ukraine. The problem is that Sondland, the latest "star" witness for the Democrats, has said that Trump never mentioned Biden's name in relation to the hold on Ukraine aid. Everyone agrees that Ukraine has a massive corruption problem, including Ukraine president Zelensky, so if Trump was telling the Ukraine that there would be no aid unless they showed that US money wouldn't end up in corrupt politicians pockets no one in their rig... more »
Revival of Brazil’s First Black Opera, ‘Lídia de Oxum’, Will Be Staged in Salvador
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Marked by 'axé' music, Bahia is also the birthplace of Brazil's first black opera and the only one produced in Portuguese and Yoruba - the Niger-Congolese dialect. Some 25 years after its creation, 'Lídia de Oxum' ("Lídia of Oxum") will be performed again between November 21st and 23rd, at Teatro […] The post Revival of Brazil’s First Black Opera, ‘Lídia de Oxum’, Will Be Staged in Salvador appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israel, 9/11 and the Mysterious Dancing Israelis
A recent release under the Freedom of Information Act provides us with background information on the acts of September 11, 2001 that have received little coverage in the mainstream media. While the story did receive minor coverage at the time of the attacks, the events of the day greatly overshadowed what could be a critical aspect of the overall tragedy. Let's open with this coverage of the story from ABC News dated June 21, 2002: Note that the van was bearing markings for a company called "Urban Moving Systems". After 71 days in detention, the five individuals that were deta... more »
Sondland's shifting memory and Democrat corruption
During the Kavanaugh hearing one of the biggest factors was that the only even remotely credible accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, story was denied by a good friend of hers. After all if one of Ford's lifelong friends said that what Ford was saying wasn't true then why should anyone believe Ford? We now know that that friend of hers was pressured by Democrats to change her testimony to support Ford. They even threatened to make public embarrassing details of the friends private life. But thanks be to God the woman was strong enough to not give in; instead she continued to tell the ... more »
What does the opposition party stand for?
Comedian Jimmy Dore pushes back on impeachment/Ukrainegate, Hillary Clinton’s smear of Tulsi Gabbard as a Russian asset, the DNC’s 2020 gift-wrapping for Trump, and more. These are all important questions as we rush head-long into the 2020 elections. Aaron Maté interviews Jimmy. Jimmy is more courageous than many 'commentators' out there today and he is funny as well. One could call it 'political entertainment'. I'm a big fan of Jimmy Dore and watch all of his videos. His viewing numbers are growing and recently he's being interviewed by 'serious' journalists which shows that ... more »
Impeachment Hearing: Ambassador Sondland Testimony, 9 am ET, November 20, 2019
Link: https://youtu.be/tSjpOCvU5JE https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/three-us-house-chairs-issue-statement-on-white-house-blocking-ambassador-sondland-testimony-and-documents/
Ex-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Faces Fraud, Tax Charges
The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was charged with fraud and tax evasion involving sales of her self-published children's books.
Teen Regrets “Sex Change,” Says: I Feel “I Have Ruined My Life”
[image: teen-regrets-sex-change-says-i-feel-i-have-ruined-my-life] Doctors have been sued out of medicine for a lot less than what was done to Nathaniel, a teen boy who’ll never be the same again. Having underwent “sex-change surgery” a year ago — including, of course, his genitalia’s removal — he now calls it a “Frankenstein” transition that has “ruined” his life.
Chile Expels Cuban and Venezuelan Nationals for Inciting Revolution
[image: chile-expels-cuban-and-venezuelan-nationals-for-inciting-revolution] Chile expels Cuban and Venezuelan nationals accused of inciting violent protests and lootings shortly after the National Congress of Chile agreed to a referendum on whether to hold a constituent assembly, as demanded by the protesters, Communist Party of Chile, and the Socialist Party of Chile.
Sondland Says Giuliani Was Pushing for Ukraine Quid Pro Quo
Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators that Rudy Giuliani was pushing a “quid pro quo” with Ukraine that he had to go along with it because it’s what President Donald Trump wanted.
Impeach the Government: Rogue Agencies Have Been Abusing Their Powers for Decades
[image: undefined] “When a man unprincipled in private life[,] desperate in his fortune, bold in his temper . . . despotic in his ordinary demeanour — known to have scoffed in private at the principles of liberty — when such a man is seen to mount the hobby horse of popularity — to join in the cry of danger to liberty — to take every opportunity of embarrassing the General Government & bringing it under suspicion — to flatter and fall in with all the non sense of the zealots of the day — It may justly be suspected that his object is to throw things into confusion that he may ‘ride t... more »
Newsweek: Seattle Children’s Hospital Closing 10 Operating Rooms After Mold Kills Six
Seattle Children’s Hospital has closed ten of its operating rooms to install new air filtration systems after linking six patient deaths with mold infections. Seattle Children’s CEO Jeff Sperring said during a news conference Monday: “We have been working to make our operating rooms safe to prevent aspergillus infections. To date, we have not been […] The post Newsweek: Seattle Children’s Hospital Closing 10 Operating Rooms After Mold Kills Six appeared first on Health Nut News.
Is Vindman the Whistleblower?...
*it seems likely from what little I've seen of this clown show in DC.* *It appears that Rush agrees with me:* "Well, that’s the whistleblower. Eric Ciaramella, is CIA. So in my humble opinion – and it's just my opinion and it's only my assumption – and, of course, I could be called as a witness based on this because that’s what these witnesses have. It is my opinion based on learned knowledge following these hearings that Vindman is the original leaker and that Vindman told Ciaramella (who is the whistleblower) who then went over and set all of this up with Adam Schiff," Limbaugh sa... more »
Really Awful Wall Street Journal Headline
Frackers to Pump Less Oil and Gas To Push Up Prices This is the headline on the print version of a Wall Street Journal news story in the November 12 edition. Fortunately, in the electronic version, it is now a more-accurate “Frackers Prepare to Pull Back, Exacerbating a Slowdown in U.S. Oil Growth.” Why […] The post Really Awful Wall Street Journal Headline appeared first on Econlib .
So If Incentives Are Overrated…
New Nobelists Duflo and Bannerjee in the NYT: [E]conomists have somehow managed to hide in plain sight an enormously consequential finding from their research: Financial incentives are nowhere near as powerful as they are usually assumed to be. David’s critique is excellent. But supposing Duflo and Bannerjee are right, I have a few questions. If […] The post So If Incentives Are Overrated… appeared first on Econlib.
Climategate Plus Ten
The Climategate emails reveal just how much damage was done when scientists abandoned the scientific method and the ethics that come with it in favor of political advocacy. The post Climategate Plus Ten appeared first on CFACT.
A Country on Fire: Lebanon’s October Revolution in Context
Protesters blocking access to the Ring bridge in Beirut, Lebanon, on Oct. 26, 2019. (Wikimedia/Nadim Kobeissi, CC BY-SA 4.0) For the past month, the country of Lebanon has witnessed the emergence of an unprecedented political movement driven forward by widespread popular protests. The protests began with massive nationwide demonstrations that focused on blocking roads and reclaiming public spaces. As time goes on, demonstrators are shifting tactics, staging sit-ins and protests outside key state institutions as a way to amplify pressure on the political establishment. These protes... more »
Livestream: Nov. 20 Impeachment Hearings
At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the House Intelligence Committee will hear testimony from Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union. The livestream is available here and below. At 2:30 p.m., the House Intelligence Committee is scheduled to hear from Laura Cooper, a deputy assistant secretary of defense, and David Hale, the undersecretary of state for political affairs. The livestream of this hearing will be available here and below. Topics: - Documents, - Impeachment, - The Ukraine Connection Gordon Ahl is a senior at Georgetown University, studying intern... more »
Whistleblower Dr. Kate Brown Addresses Ongoing Nuclear Disaster in California
Nuclear Disasters in Process: Brown, Kate (2019, November 19). California’s San Onofre Nuclear Plant is a Chernobyl waiting to happen. The Los Angeles Times, https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-11-19/san-onofre-nuclear-plant-waste-radioactive Last month, the California Coastal Commission gave Southern California Edison permission to dismantle the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and move its 3.55 million pounds of nuclear waste from wet to dry storage.Local activists cheered after the troubled San Onofre plant was permanently shut down in 2013 after a 75-gallon-a-day r... more »
Cops Put GPS Tracker on Man’s Car, Charge Him With Theft for Removing It
[image: GPS]A man found a GPS device on his car, so like anyone would have done, he removed it. Now he's being charged with theft.
How Neoliberal Thinkers Spawned Monsters They Never Imagined
Neoliberal economics rests on a retrograde vision of society.
Senator Ron Johnson Has A Problem
According to Ambassador Sondland's prepared testimony today, he raised his concerns about the Biden quid pro quo with Ukraine with Senator Johnson. This means that Senator Johnson could be called as a witness in the Senate impeachment trial. Wait a minute, you might ask. One of the people voting on guilt or innocence can also be a witness? In an impeachment trial, the answer is yes. The Senate rules expressly contemplate that a Senator can be a witness in providing that when a Senator gives testimony he must do so standing at his or her desk in the chamber (a somewhat odd procedure,... more »
Capilano Honey does a Prince Andrew and shoot themselves in the foot
Capilano Honey and their CEO Ben McKee went to the duty judge on Tuesday (19/11/19) for an urgent hearing to stop me from defaming them with their own witness statements. It would […]
When defenders are uhtruthful
As an Independent and former GOP voter, it concerns me when I see defenders of the president obviously lying in interviews. Today, Pam Bondi echoed an unchecked lie used by the president’s son last week on CBS Morning News. The … Continue reading →
China Threatens Retailiation Against The U.S. After The U.S. Senate Passed A Bill Backing Protests In Hong Kong
*Japan Times/Bloomberg: **U.S. Senate passes bill backing protests in Hong Kong, drawing China's ire* WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday aimed at supporting protesters in Hong Kong and warning China against a violent suppression of the demonstrations — drawing a rebuke from authorities in Beijing. China reiterated Wednesday a threat to impose unspecified retaliation if the bill became law and urged the U.S. to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs. Separately, the city’s government expressed “extreme regret” over the bill, saying it would negatively impac... more »
SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards Community Impact finalists
The MJBizDaily Awards recognize excellence and impact in the cannabis industry. SLIDESHOW: MJBizDaily Awards Community Impact finalists is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
No one clear path around California marijuana industry’s major business woes, insiders lament
California’s cannabis industry continues to struggle with problems that remain much the same since early 2018 when the state transitioned to a legal market – and no clear solutions have yet emerged. At a two-day marijuana industry conference in Long Beach, California, this past weekend, state regulators and industry insiders mingled to lament those familiar […] No one clear path around California marijuana industry’s major business woes, insiders lament is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Kenney's Independence
Jason Kenney has been talking Alberta's independence. He's been suggesting Alberta take Quebec's approach to federalism. But that approach has evolved. Chantal Hebert writes: Quebec has operated its own system since the Canada Pension Plan was introduced in 1966. At the time of the inception of the CPP every province had the option of going it alone. The main rationale behind Quebec’s choice of a separate route was to give its government the ability to use the pension fund to play a leadership role in the shaping of the province’s economic fabric. That may be a goal worth pursuin... more »
APPEAL TO US MILITARY TO STAUFFENBERG TRUMP IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HE CAUSES A WAR WITH CHINA. WARNING SHOT WITH HYPERSONIC MISSILES?
*AN APPARENT ATTEMPT TO POISION TRUMP ON SATURDAY UNFORTUNATELY FAILED, ALTHOUGH HE WAS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL.* *https://www.infowars.com/watch/?video=5dd3200bcf5e3600175e22bb* *CHINA COULD HELP USELESS US MILITARY OUT BY USING HYPERSONIC MISSILES * *COULD GIVE A WARNING SHOT OR SHOTS* *TARGETS FOR INSTANT VAPORIZATION COULD BE* *TRUMP'S GOLF CLUBS IN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND, BALMORAL, WINDSOR CASTLE, SANDRINGHAM, BALMORAL, WADDESDON MANOR, SCLOSS WOLFSGARTEN, ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU MOUTON, FRANCE, ROTHSCHILD VILLA, CORFU, GREECE* *THE UK PUBLIC CERTAINLY WON T CARE IF THE PAEDOPHILE EUGENI... more »
Turks, Kurds, Armenians & Americans: Genocide Denial as the Turkish Republic’s Raison d’être
*Dr. Can Erimtan* | Denial of an Armenian genocide has become a central feature of Erdogan's New Turkey.
1965 Forced Gender Change Experiment on Boy, an Identical Twin, Resulted in Tragedy for Entire Family
In 1965, an identical twin infant male underwent surgery and his penis was accidentally destroyed during a circumcision. A psychologist, Dr. Money, believed that gender is not biological but learned, and convinced the mother to raise the boy as a girl in an experiment that he falsely claimed was a success.
Wanted Man Found Asleep in Store’s Bed Department
A wanted man was found asleep in a bed in a furniture store north of Stockholm.
As Epstein Died, Guards Allegedly Shopped Online and Slept
Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were sleeping and browsing the internet instead, according to an indictment charging the guards with lying on prison records to cover themselves.
The Croatian National Revival Movement (1830–1847) And The Serbs (II)
Part I The Illyrian Movement until the creation of political parties (1841) Certainly, publishing of Lj. Gaj’s Kratka osnova horvatsko-slavenskoga pravopisanja/Die Kleine Kroatische-Slavischen Orthographie in 1830 marked the beginning of the Croatian national revival movement and made Ljudevit Gaj be a leading figure of it. The essential political-national value of […]
CHINA AND USA NOW ON WAR FOOTING AFTER DELUSIONAL SENATE PASSES BILL SANCTIONING CHINA FOR STOPPING HK COLOUR REVOLUTION
*From Infowars* *Our relationship with China just went from bad to worse, and most Americans don’t even realize that we just witnessed one of the most critical foreign policy decisions of this century. The U.S. Senate just unanimously passed the “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019”, and the Chinese are absolutely seething with anger. Violent protests have been rocking Hong Kong for months, and the Chinese have repeatedly accused the United States of being behind the protests. Whether that is true or not, the U.S. Senate has openly sided with the protesters by passin... more »
U.S. And Allied Bombing Campaign In Afghanistan Continues To Increase
*USA Today*: *Bombs, missiles falling at record pace in long-running Afghanistan war* WASHINGTON – As American ground forces in Afghanistan shrink, U.S. and allied warplanes are dropping bombs and firing missiles at insurgent targets at a record pace in the 18-year-long war. The spike in firepower coincides with a Trump administration policy, dating to 2016, that gives military commanders greater authority to attack Taliban and Islamic State militants in Afghanistan. "The logic is that the Taliban may be more likely to agree to a peace deal acceptable to the United States and the... more »
'They couldn't save him': Grieving mother urges parents to vaccinate their children
Eseta Meki can still remember when she felt her two-year-old son's heartbeat slowing down. She hadn't had the money to vaccinate the youngest of her four children before disaster struck.
Iran News Links 20 November 2019
20 November 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back With eye on India, Pakistan strengthens military ties with Iran https://indianpunchline.com/with-eye-on-india-pakistan-strengthens-military-ties-with-iran/ Tehran Loses Patience With Modi Government’s Hide And Seek https://orientalreview.org/2019/11/20/tehran-loses-patience-with-modi-governments-hide-and-seek/ Iran Claims To Have Arrested 150 Rioters Who … Continue reading Iran News Links 20 November 2019
Julian Assange News Links 20 November 2019
20 November 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Sweden Drops Investigation Into Julian Assange as US Extradition Looms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActivistPost/~3/R8FbAmcBlRo/sweden-drops-investigation-into-julian-assange-as-us-extradition-looms.html Collapse of Swedish “sexual misconduct” frame-up exposes political conspiracy against Assange http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/11/20/pers-n20.html Sweden drops investigation into bogus sexual … Continue reading Julian Assange News L... more »
Capitalism’s suicidal trajectory can’t be ignored
If we make it out of the climate emergency, we may come to view the few decades usually described simply as the Cold War that followed the Second World War as halcyon days – at least relative to what we are facing now.
Bolivia News Links 20 November 2019
20 November 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back The Rise of Militant Religious Right in Latin America https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2019/11/20/the-rise-militant-religious-right-in-latin-america/ Bolivia: A Color Revolution or a New Surge for Latin American Independence? https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/11/bolivia-a-color-revolution-or-a-new-surge-for-latin-american-independence/ Cuban Doctors Who Provided Health Services … Continue reading Bolivia News Links 20 November 2019
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Sabrina Shankman discusses new research showing how the climate crisis will affect today's youth. And Bill McKibben highlights why we can't afford to delay in reining in catastrophic climate change. - But Damian Carrington reports on fossil fuel extraction projections which far exceed what we can afford, while Justin Lavoie notes that the Canada Pension Plan is betting on the fossil fuel sector being allowed to overshoot its emission targets. And Laura Kane reports on how the Trans Mountain pipeline has received hundreds of million... more »
"REAL" AMERICANS OFTEN PREFER PHONY TOUGHNESS TO THE REAL THING
This is how critics of President Trump see Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman: No *West Wing* writer nor Democratic consultant could dream up a better “star witness” for the House’s impeachment inquiry. A top National Security Council adviser on Eastern Europe, Vindman is a Ukrainian-American immigrant whose gratitude for the nation that offered his family refuge from Soviet oppression is so great, he dedicated his entire adult life to its defense (and has the Purple Heart to prove it). He’s that rare breed of neo–cold warrior, whose faith in the U.S. as a guarantor of global free... more »
Read my email appealing to China top legislative body for political help in the ongoing murder attempt by George Soros and co
*Screen grab of the email and the text below* *My fear of being murdered any moment is justified given the way I have been deprived of the protection of the law, the way police and justice officials in Greece are verifiably part of the plot, encouraging the culprits to believe they can just kill me with impunity.* *Where is the media freedom, the human rights here in Europe?* Dear Members of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Xicheng District, Beijing 100805 The People's Republic of China Following your decision as members of the Standing Committee of th... more »
The Sino-US Trade War – Why China can’t win it
Debt – firstly to local merchants, than to foreigners – is a far more powerful deterrent, as it resides outside the popular check domain. More The post The Sino-US Trade War – Why China can’t win it appeared first on The Duran.
Belt and Road Initiative: Challenging South and Southeast Asia
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in August 2018 said his country would stop funding-backed projects from China, including a railway line worth US $ 20 billion as there is a possibility that the country would be trapped in huge debts. More The post Belt and Road Initiative: Challenging South and Southeast Asia appeared first on The Duran.
DiGenova Calls Out Soros’ Control Over State Department and FBI
Joe DiGenova committed a grievous crime indeed, calling out the unspeakable “philanthropist” George Soros on Fox News’ Lou Dobbs Show. More The post DiGenova Calls Out Soros’ Control Over State Department and FBI appeared first on The Duran.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 11/20/19"
Updated frequently as available. ◆ PM 11/19/19: Gregory Mannerino, "The One Thing Which Could Cause Stocks To NOSEDIVE" - 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/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 2019-11-20 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (currently at 147.5... more »
Greg Hunter, "Hammer Surveillance Hoax Psyop Kicked Into Overdrive"
*"Hammer Surveillance Hoax Psyop Kicked Into Overdrive"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says the so-called “Hammer” (Hamr) surveillance system invented by Dennis Montgomery is a proven hoax. Shipp says new data shows the Hammer (HAMR) hoax is an intensifying psyop. Shipp says, “It’s fake. It’s a false story, and yet, it is being pushed all the way to the top (of Google search) that is now claiming it was part of the surveillance on President Trump, and that is pretty serious because it is getting up to that level. We’ve proven tha... more »
Two U.S. Servicemen Killed In Helicopter Crash In Afghanistan
The Taliban has claimed that it shot the chopper down in the Charkh district of Logar province at one in the morning. The US has dismissed these claims as false *Daily Mail:* *Two American servicemen are killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan as US Forces deny Taliban claims they were shot down* * US says 'preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire' * Taliban claims chopper shot down over Logar province at 1 am local time * Deaths bring combat-related US death toll in country to 19 this year Two American service members have been killed in a helicopter crash ... more »
Massive convoy of 1,500 Syrian soldiers arrives in northwest Hama for next offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A large convoy of reinforcements from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and National Defense Forces (NDF) arrived in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate this morning as they prepare to launch a new offensive at the Al-Ghaab Plain. According to a military report, the Syrian Army and National Defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, SDF advance 10 km west of Assyrian town in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) advanced west of the Assyrian town of Tal Tamr in the northwestern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate on Tuesday. According to reports, the Syrian Arab Army, alongside the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), regained the initiative west of Tal Tamr, resulting in the their expansion westward. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia slams Israeli attack on Syria as violation of international law
The strike by the Israeli Air Force on Syrian territory is contrary to the principles of international law and leads to an unnecessary escalation of tensions. The Russian Foreign Ministry considers these steps to be incorrect, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said. “We are, of course, in contact with all our partners, finding out the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels launch swift counter-offensive in southeastern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels have launched a counter-offensive in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this morning after losing a town to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels reportedly stormed the eastern part of Musharifah Al-Shmaliyah in a bid to stop the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Meet What Could be The U.S. Navy's Ultimate Weapon (As in a New Destroyer)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Navy Flight III Destroyers have a host of defining new technologies not included in current ships. (Washington D.C.) The Navy has laid the keel for its first new, Flight III DDG 51 surface warfare destroyer armed with improved weapons, advanced sensors and new radar 35-times more sensitive than most current systems, changing attack and defensive options for the surface fleet. Navy Flight III Destroyers have a host of defining new technologies not included in current ships such as more on-board power to accommodate laser weapons, new engines, improved e... more »
The Ultimate Way to Protect Your Home and Family: 3 Best Shotguns
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Looking for a simple way to protect your home and property. These 3 shotguns can do it. *Key Point:* The combat shotgun is the king when it comes to protecting your home from invasion. A tactical shotgun is the first line of defense when a situation calls for serious fire power. When I’m at home, I feel secure. Not because of the glass windows that stand between me and the ferocious and unpredictable world outside. Not because of the locks on my doors (that can be picked at will by skillful hands). Why do I feel secure? Do I rest easy because I k... more »
Forget the AR-15: The Gilboa DBR Snake Is Literally 2 Rifles Merged Into 1
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * The Israeli company Silver Shadow recently attracted attention for its double-barreled AR-type rifle, the Gilboa DBR Snake. For the most part, it’s an AR, uses AR parts and fires the 5.56-millimeter AR round. Except that it has two separate barrels, two magazines and two ejection ports — with two triggers as if two AR rifles had smashed into each other. *Key Point:* This rifle might be overkill. The Israeli company Silver Shadow recently attracted attention for its double-barreled AR-type rifle, the Gilboa DBR Snake. For the most part, it’s an AR... more »
Why China's J-16D Electronic Warfare Plane Is a Really Big Deal
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/J-15_03.jpg] A huge problem. *Key point:* Beijing is upping its ability to fight a modern war. The United States Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack fighters are one of a small number of military aircraft types dedicated to the task of jamming—and potentially destroying—hostile radars that could guide deadly surface-to-air missiles against friendly aircraft. This mission is known as Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD). Basically, if a modern air force wants to attack an adver... more »
Major Barriers Still Make It Hard for Individuals to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
*Magali Delmas* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] How to boost recycling: Reward consumers with discounts, deals and social connections. You finish that last sip of morning coffee and stare at the empty paper cup in your hand. Should it go into the recycling bin, compost, or be landfilled or incinerated? You are not alone. Most Americans are confused about recycling, and the crisis driven by China’s decision to stop accepting most foreign scrap material is worsening the problem. At this point it’s hard to be sure that items put in the recycling bin are recycled. Research... more »
Democracy Debacle: Why the Arab Spring Means Nothing
*Shelley Inglis* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] So you want to be an autocrat? Here's the 10-point checklist. Democracy is in trouble, despite popular uprisings and dynamic social movements in Lebanon, Hong Kong and across Europe and Latin America. Scholars say countries across the globe are experiencing a rise in autocratic rule, with declines in democratic ideals and practice. Autocratic rule – also known as authoritarianism – is when one leader or political party exercises complete power to govern a country and its people. The year 2008 was when democracy peaked, ac... more »
Meet the Legendary Lee-Enfield Rifle: It Just Won't Go Away (After Over 100 Years)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee%E2%80%93Enfield#/media/File:Lee-Enfield_no_5-IMG_6559-white.jpg] Still fighting today. *Key point: *This iconic British rifle has performed well for over 100 years. A small party of about 40 German soldiers had infiltrated the Australian lines around the besieged town of Tobruk, Libya, during the night of April 13, 1941. They began setting up a half dozen machine guns, several mortars, and even a pair of small infantry guns laboriously dragged through the desert sands. It was a foothold the Ge... more »
Can Smith & Wesson's M&P 2.0 Compact Handgun Dominate?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.gunsweek.com/sites/default/files/archive/contents/pistols/news/smith-wesson-m20-36-compact-pistol/Smith-Wesson-MP-M20-36-Compact-1bis.jpg] A new challenger arises. *Key point: *The M&P 2.0 Compact is an extremely rugged and reliable tool. The most critical feature of any firearm, particularly those carried on a daily basis, is reliability. A daily carry gun is more likely to be used in an emergency than others, and once drawn it must work, flawlessly, every time. The Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact has recently set a new sta... more »
What If Iran Could Take down the F-35?
*TNI Staff* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4141343/f-35-pax-river-itf-conducts-flutter-buffet-tests] Is it possible? *Key Point:* It would take a lot of things to go wrong for the F-35 in question. A full-scale military campaign against Iran would require the United States to destroy the Iranian air force—which to this day flies American-built warplanes. The best of Iran’s decrepit fighter aircraft fleet is the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. The Imperial Iranian Air Force purchased 80 of the powerful fourth generation fighters before the 1979 Islamic revol... more »
Apparently It Is Easy To Turn An F-16 Fighter Into A Drone
*Popular Mechanics:* *How the U.S. Air Force Turns an F-16 Fighter Into a Drone* *Unsurprisingly, it’s relatively easy to turn a computer-controlled fighter into a drone.* * The Air Force is retiring F-16 fighters as the F-35 fighter comes on-line. * The F-16s are stored at “The Boneyard” in Arizona. * About thirty F-16s a year are brought out of storage to become remote-controlled aircraft. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has had a distinguished history, and the U.S. Air Force is capping it off with a bang. Every year the service modifies F-16 fighters into F-16 drones, transformin... more »
Tweets For Today
Israel hits 'dozens of Iranian and Syrian targets' https://t.co/HpvnQGRGUJ — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 20, 2019 Map of Hong Kong locating the Polytechnic University where dozens of protesters are still barricaded @AFPgraphics pic.twitter.com/qentMwiFKb — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 20, 2019 A four-day siege at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University is nearing an end, although dozens of protesters remain inside The BBC's Rupert Wingfield-Hayes went behind the barricades to examine the scene [tap to expand] https://t.co/hjmn3rwz5R pic.twitter.com/EQ6phGKahk — BBC New... more »
“Vindman is a Disgrace to All Who Have Served”
Vindman Caught in ANOTHER LIE Lt. Col. Vindman Appears To Have Outed Himself as Perjurer From the Gateway Pundit and Western Journal: These are just a sampling of the articles I saw this morning…. Excerpts: Although TGP already documented two different times Vindman may have perjured himself, which can be read here and here, it looks like he was caught in ANOTHER lie as his boss Tim Morrison testified. Vindman’s boss Tim Morrison blew up another one of Vindman’s outrageous claims during his testimony under questioning from Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH). “[Vindman] did say that he... more »
Minnesota Medical Association Sets Confiscation of Firearms as Priority in 2020
From From the AlphaNews: Excerpts: Recently concerns have been raised that nonprofits and organizations that are meant to support healthcare workers and patients have become tools of the far left and often push legislation that has nothing to do with healthcare. Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is no gaining attention for pushing left-wing policies not related to healthcare. In the recent report outlining priorities for 2020, Gun Control is listed as number 2, above any policy that would drive down the cost of healthcare or increase access to patients. While the MMA doesn’t list t... more »
Swedish Minister of Justice on increased violent crime due to migration: “It doesn’t matter to me”
From the Voice of Europe: Excerpts: During a recent parliamentary debate, in response to the mention of increased group rape and personal robbery as a result of his party’s immigration policy, Social Democrat Minister of Justice Morgan Johansson whispered, “to me, it doesn’t matter”. During the debate, Jomshof reads several newspaper headlines aloud which include: “112 children have been robbed in Gothenburg’, ’50 youths hold Växjö city hostage’,” Misst group rape in Stockholm ”. “This is just a small selection that clearly shows what the policy that Morgan Johansson represents – and... more »
Brazilian Agribusiness GDP Shows Higher Growth Than Economy as a Whole
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The increase in the agricultural sector's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year and next year has been revised upwards by the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA). The previous forecast was for a 0.5 percent growth in 2019 and the new projection points to 1.4 percent. In the case of The post Brazilian Agribusiness GDP Shows Higher Growth Than Economy as a Whole appeared first on The Rio Times.
Over Three Million Have Been Seeking Employment for Over Two Years in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Approximately 3.2 million people have been looking for work in Brazil for two years or longer. According to data from the National Continuous Household Sample Survey (PNAD Continuous), released yesterday, November 19th, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), this represents 25.2 percent of the country's 12.5 million […] The post Over Three Million Have Been Seeking Employment for Over Two Years in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Man Guns Down Street Dweller in Niterói Because She Asked Him for R$1. See Video
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A man shot a homeless woman after she asked him for R$1 (US$0.23) in the center of Niterói, in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, at the end of the morning on Saturday, November 16th. Images from security cameras recorded the moment Zilda Henrique dos Santos Leandro, 31, known […] The post Man Guns Down Street Dweller in Niterói Because She Asked Him for R$1. See Video appeared first on The Rio Times.
Catholic Church in Argentina Has Lost 13 Percent of Followers Over Last Decade
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Second National Survey of Religious Beliefs and Practices in Argentina, conducted by Conicet, showed that over the past decade the Catholic Church has lost 13 percent of its followers, while evangelicals grew slightly and those classed as "non-religious" grew from 11 to 19 percent. Although they remain the majority, […] The post Catholic Church in Argentina Has Lost 13 Percent of Followers Over Last Decade appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Uruguay, Center-Right Candidate Takes Lead in Polls for Second Round Elections
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As its third consecutive term in power draws to a close, with the second round of the general election to be held this Sunday, November 24th, Uruguay’s left-wing Frente Amplio (Broad Front) is showing clear signs of electoral weakness. After nearly fifteen years in power, Frente Amplio faces a serious […] The post In Uruguay, Center-Right Candidate Takes Lead in Polls for Second Round Elections appeared first on The Rio Times.
Darwinian Theory of Evolution Versus Natural Rights
You can either have the Darwinian theory of evolution or you can have natural rights; you can’t have both. According to Darwin, the creation of man is an accident of evolution. But if that is the case, then there is nothing special about man. We are like the other creatures on earth. This raises the question—how did John Locke get the idea that men have natural rights? Men are not born with the words “creature with natural rights” tattooed on their body. In the past and present, men have not shown an enthusiasm for exercising their natural rights and being free. Men have always live... more »
Meal delivery services: all hat and no cattle?
In Texas, an expression I've often heard is that someone is "all hat and no cattle". It means that someone is full of grandiloquent talk, but lacks the accomplishments or assets to lend substance to their words. I've long felt that services such as Grubhub, Doordash and their ilk are pretty much "all hat and no cattle" in business terms. They don't add even one cent of value to the goods they deliver. Their entire business model is based on providing convenience for a price, *but that's an entirely dispensable benefit*. If I'm short of cash, there's nothing stopping me cooking ... more »
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