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Keep today’s Thanksgiving leftovers safe to eat tomorrow with these tips
Guy Cosby, “The Cooking Science Guy” has some tips to keep you enjoying your Thanksgiving food beyond the holiday. Guy Crosby, an adjunct professor in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, teaches chemistry and food science. Crosby put his years 30 years in food-related research and development, and... Continue Reading
18 ill in E. coli outbreak linked to dairy products; pasteurization problem cited
A dairy in an English town has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli, with 18 people sick. Darwin’s Dairy has been advised to recall all whole, skimmed and semi-skimmed milk and cream products currently in circulation. Barnsley Council and Public Health England (PHE) informed residents across South Yorkshire of the recall. They did not mention... Continue Reading
Time to talk turkey about the FDA — and that’s a good thing
Opinion Editor’s note: This column was originally posted by the Alliance for a Stronger FDA and is republished here with permission. Today, many of us will be sitting down to a Thanksgiving dinner and talking about the parts of our lives for which we are grateful. Consider adding thanks to the Food and Drug Administration and... Continue Reading
Cooking A Trump Branded Turkey-- Trade My Funny Bone For Your Wishbone?
*-by Harper Thorpe* *Today, we present a refresher onthe basic steps for cooking a “Don”It’s really a turkey we’ve POTUS branded The Trump Turd-bird, ’cause it’s underhanded * First thing, take the packet out, minuscule fowl balls Search Don’s anal regions, between his southern walls Besides the little gonads, you’ll find some nasty giblets Put them in a frying pan, and cover in water driblets Save them for the gravy, or add them to the stuffing If you hear the Turd-bird tweet, the brain-dead Don is bluffing Rinse the bird inside and out, then slap it and pat dry Toilet paper’s be... more »
DPR asks palm oil's inclusion in IEU-CEPA
bilaterals.org - 21 minutes ago
28-Nov-2019 The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission IV has urged the government to include palm oil in the negotiations on Indonesia - European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement/IEU-CEPA).
Fascinating Interview – Presidential Historian Doug Wead Discusses His Book About The Trump Presidency…
Presidential historian Doug Wead was given unprecedented access to the White House and people associated with the Trump presidency for his book “Inside Trump’s White House: The Real Story of His Presidency.” Mr. Wead discusses the experience. This is a … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, folks!
China Is Set To Build A Fourth Aircraft Carrier, But A Fifth Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Has Been Put On Hold
China will end up with four carriers under the current plans. Photo:ifeng *SCMP:* *Chinese navy set to build fourth aircraft carrier, but plans for a more advanced ship are put on hold* * Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessel – could start within two years * Plans to develop more modern nuclear-powered vessel appear to have been put on ice due to financial and technical constraints The Chinese navy is moving ahead with plans to build another aircraft carrier, but plans for a fifth have been put on hold for now, according to mi... more »
Two Powerful Storms Hammering the U.S.
A powerful storm will move from the Central Plains into the upper Midwest bringing a swath of heavy snow, damaging winds and significant travel impacts today, warns the National Weather Service. The Western U.S. is also being impacted by another powerful storm with heavy mountain snow and strong winds continuing into Thursday. Heavy snows, reaching ... Read moreTwo Powerful Storms Hammering the U.S. The post Two Powerful Storms Hammering the U.S. appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Brother of Bourke Street attacker tells his own terror hearing he hates IS 'for what they did to my brother'
Ali Khalif Shire Ali, whose brother went on a stabbing spree in Melbourne CBD in 2018, tells the Supreme Court of Victoria he is happy his own Federation Square terror plot was stopped "before something happened".
Baby possum rescued from pouch as python eats mum
Stunned onlookers capture vision of the moment a mother possum is devoured by a python after her baby was rescued from her pouch.
Adelaide man charged in one of Australia's first international sextortion cases
A man has been arrested in Adelaide after he allegedly threatened to share intimate images of his former partner in the United Kingdom, in one of the first sextortion cases led by the Australian Federal Police.
Truck driver involved in four-vehicle crash 'devastated' by boy's death
A horror crash involving a truck and three vehicles in Sydney's south on Wednesday results in multiple charges against a 26-year-old driver.
Go grandmaster retires saying AI opponent cannot be defeated
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The only human to ever win against Google's computer algorithm AlphaGo at the ancient Chinese strategy game Go tells a South Korean news agency that he is retiring because he is convinced the AI has advanced so much that it can never be beaten.
China releases court video of spy Wang Liqiang allegedly confessing to fraud
Chinese state-run media airs the footage just days after the 27-year-old self-proclaimed spy sought asylum in Australia after going public with details of Beijing's espionage efforts.
Business investment falls again despite tumbling borrowing costs
RBA governor Philip Lowe's suggestion to business to take advantage of record-low interest rates appears to have been ignored, with only the miners showing enough confidence to significantly boost investing in their operations.
Residents want answers from building watchdog after new homes resemble a drive-by shooting from hail pelting
Building inspectors from an industry watchdog are inspecting homes in a new Sunshine Coast housing estate after homeowners complained their damaged properties are not up to scratch after a recent hail storm.
Can the Commonwealth fund waterslides? Rogue Senate group gets new powers to ask those questions
A Liberal backbencher pushes through reforms to enhance scrutiny of new regulations by the Senate, despite opposition from the Government.
Qantas regional passengers claim airline neglects country customers after luggage left off flights
Regional Qantas passengers say the airline is neglecting its country customers after luggage was left behind on two flights to Longreach in central-west Queensland in one week.
Consumers urged not to boycott iced coffee brand amid news of Chinese company takeover
South Australians are being urged not to boycott Farmers Union Iced Coffee, following news that a Chinese-owned company would be taking over its parent company.
Harvey Weinstein could face life sentence as five charges move to trial
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The film producer, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by numerous women in Hollywood, failed to convince a New York judge to dismiss two charges of predatory sexual assault.
Experts warn against 'Nazi' anti-vax claims amid deadly measles outbreak in Samoa
Medical experts warn Samoans against heeding anti-vax messages spread by social media influencers amid a deadly measles outbreak in the Pacific nation that has so far claimed 39 lives — most of them children.
Sydney's lockout laws to be scrapped from January 14
After five years of rallies, the controversial laws which some argued crippled Sydney's nightlife are being wound back everywhere except Kings Cross, but not everyone is happy.
Why getting blood donation right the first time is so important
Just In - 1 hour ago
How people feel about giving blood is more complex than simply feeling proud about saving a life. Researchers are trying to figure out what puts donors off, and what makes them keep coming back.
Fight for the Bight protesters recall oil spill that left seal pups 'drenched to the skin'
More than 50 towns across the nation held protests against drilling in the Great Australian Bight. But those were particularly poignant for one town that remembers the devastation of a major oil spill all too well.
Attacking The Source: The Establishment Loyalist’s Favorite Online Tactic
If you’re skeptical of western power structures and you’ve ever engaged in online political debate for any length of time, the following has definitely happened to you. You find yourself going back and forth with one of those high-confidence, low-information establishment types who’s promulgating a […]
Iran, Russia, China to Hold Joint Wargames in ‘Message to the World’
Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi. *Washington Free Beacon:* *Iran, Russia, China to Hold Joint Wargames in ‘Message to the World’* Iran, China, and Russia will hold in the coming weeks their first-ever joint war drills, which leaders say are meant to send a "message to the world" about increased military cooperation between the rogue countries. The commander of Iran's navy, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, said Wednesday that the Islamic Republic will team up with Moscow and Beijing within the next month to hold the mass war drills. "When we talk about joint wargames, we are talking a... more »
The Central Banks’ Monetary Policy Is Backfiring (w/ Simon White)
Real Vision Finance Simon White, co-founder of Variant Perception, explains his view that as interest rates approach the zero bound, conventional monetary policy tools do not achieve their intended goals, but instead create deflationary pressures. He argues that in a negative-rate world, the private sector increases savings rates to combat their lack of income – …
Israeli Forces Attack Palestinian Protesters in Several Areas in Occupied West Bank
Press TV Dozens of Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces during anti-settlement rallies. end
Criminal Silver Traders Busted BUT What About the Bosses at JP Morgan?! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Many JP Morgan precious metals traders are being charged with market manipulation in the gold and silver markets. They are all senior traders that reported directly into Blythe Masters and Jamie Dimon. Those two have NOT been charged and the bank itself has not been charged. “THEY” are NEVER charged. end
Distraction from Problems: Ron Paul on Impeachment Hysteria
RT The Trump impeachment investigation is entering a new phase and a step closer to a vote on whether to impeach the president. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing next Wednesday – and it’s invited Donald Trump along. end
Parents Banned from Protesting LGBT Classes in UK
RT UK court dismissed concerns that the LGBT equality lessons were inappropriate for young children at a primary school in the city of Birmingham, despite numerous parents’ protests against the class. end
Why Iran And America Love the Old F-14 Tomcat (Iran Still Flies Them)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA--TM3E8BS1AQQ01.html] Why do both countries share such strong feelings for this plane? *Key Point:* Extraordinarily, it has a lot to do with Tom Cruise. Let’s just get this out of the way: Maverick. Iceman. Charlie. Are you done swooning yet? For many, the 1988 film *Top Gun* caused the F-14 to embody everything cool about fighter jets and the pilots that flew them. And the Tomcat *was *cool—entering service in 1975, it was arguably the first operational fourth-generation jet fighter that successfully... more »
The Cost of Turkey Is Just One Reason to Be Thankful on Thanksgiving
*Chelsea Follett* *Economics, Americas* [image: ClassyCook] The price of food has fallen over time. *Key point:* Despite all of the bad news, the data shows that the world is improving as is the quality of life. Watching the news or discussing it with your family at Thanksgiving dinner, it is not hard to fall into the trap of thinking that the entire world is moving in a negative direction. It may be a challenge to find reasons for optimism, let alone thankfulness. But as the Thanksgiving holiday draws near, know that the data clearly show that a great many things are improving.... more »
Thanksgiving: The Neuro Benefits of Practicing Gratitude
Across the U.S., American families and friends will gather on the fourth Thursday of November to unwittingly flood their brains with dopamine and serotonin in a celebration of gratitude rooted in English traditions that date back to the Protestant Reformation. However, the neuromodulating effects of being grateful can profoundly change your life for the better when practiced on the daily, rather than once a year over a wishbone and your Auntie May’s favorite stuffing. While tradition is important in the human experience and a day set aside to give thanks and reflect on all our ble... more »
Will Russian President Putin Retire By 2024?
Valentin Yumashev and Vladimir Pozner Screenshot Youtube *Newsweek:** Boris Yeltsin's Former Chief of Staff '99 Percent Certain' Vladimir Putin Will Not Be Russia's President in Five Years* Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to stay in power beyond the end of his current term and will have stepped down by 2024, the chief of staff to Russia's first President Boris Yeltsin has predicted. Valentin Yumashev was a senior aide to Yeltsin in the waning years of the latter's time in office. On Friday, he spoke about Yeltsin and his successor Putin at the Yeltsin Center in Yekat... more »
Space News - is Planet X a black hole? And those Russian rocket explosions... and more...
*Planetary Radio gives you an hour-long podcast on solar system news! *Especially glimpses of the weird and wonderful projects we’re funding at NASA’s Innovative and Advanced Concepts program (NIAC). Plus a tribute to Alexei Leonov. Matt Kaplan is a terrific and engaging host…. and the projects truly are worth your tax dollars! (Well, most of them ;-) Separately, at the recent Starship Conference in San Diego, Matt Kaplan, the Voice of the Planetary Society, interviewed me for Planetary Radio. Need more Brin-blather about what might be going on out there? Let’s move out from the m... more »
President Trump Signs “Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act”…
The act that President Trump signed today is a law that requires the U.S. to review all of the democracy issues within Hong Kong to assess whether any Chinese violations to Hong Kong autonomy are happening. If so, the U.S. … Continue reading →
More IG Report Leaks – New York Times Reports FBI “Spies” Placed In/Around Trump Campaign Were Not Spying “On” Trump Campaign…
Following the IG report draft review by the principals within the DOJ/FBI small group under investigation more leaks are submitted to the New York Times in an effort to get out ahead of the scheduled publication of the final report … Continue reading →
Another Fine Mess By AOC
Well, that probably wasn’t intended. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Big Mouth From The Block-Cortez (Dumbass-NY) encouraged workers at Bright Power, a growing solar power installation company in New York, to unionize. The New York City construction workers decided to take the plunge and began forming the first union at a solar company in the state. Then Bright Power fired everyone and went back to using subcontractors, just as they had until about four years ago when they began hiring permanent staff. Bright Power CEO Jeffrey Perlman had this to say : “We have come to the conclusion that o... more »
On The Gulf Between Moral Ideals and Moral Reality
Moral philosophy is an ideal and it is impossible for a human being to achieve an ideal—therefore, it should not surprise us that there has never been a moral philosopher who has accomplished the feat of perfectly practicing the moral ideals that he preached. The wide gulf that exists between moral ideals and moral reality can never be bridged.
No F-35, But a Real Killer: Don't Underestimate China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/AIRSHOW-CHINA--S1BEUKGWXZAA.html] Just because it isn't as powerful as an F-22 or F-35, doesn't mean it isn't a tough plane. *Key Point:* The J-20 stealth fighter is a design success and is a large boost to China's already growing military power. China's J-20 stealth fighter was a disappointment at the 2018 edition of the country's annual air show in Zhuhai in southern China. Three of the twin-engine warplanes put on what one reporter called a " conservative" aerial display lacking quick turns and other hi... more »
Meet the Terrifying Russian 'Stealth' Submarine That Scares the U.S. Navy
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Arctic Ocean* [image: The crew of Russia's Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Samara line up on its deck during a naval parade rehearsal at the harbour of Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok, July 23, 2010.] It's a monster from the abyss. *Key Point:* The Akula is old, but it still packs a dangerous—and secretive—punch. The Soviet Union produced hot-rod submarines that could swim faster, take more damage, and dive deeper than their American counterparts—but the U.S. Navy remained fairly confident it had the Soviet submarines outmatche... more »
Did Pelosi Demand Doctor Hand Over Trump’s Medical Records?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Pastor Rick Wiles Call Trump Impeachment a ‘Jew Coup’?
The Florida pastor used his online channel TruNews to launch a virulently anti-Semitic attack on leading congressional Democrats.
270 Million People are Migrants, Who Send Home a Staggering $689 Billion
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - The number of international migrants in 2019 is now estimated at 270 million and the top destination remains the United States, at nearly 51 million, the UN migration agency said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “270 Million People are Migrants, Who Send Home a Staggering $689 Billion”, on globalissues.org →
IDB Modernises Crucial Social and Environmental Safeguards
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
MEXICO CITY, Nov 27 (IPS) - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is in the process of modernising the social and environmental safeguards that govern the financing of projects considered vital for the construction of sustainable infrastructure in the Latin American region. Read the full story, “IDB Modernises Crucial Social and Environmental Safeguards”, on globalissues.org →
Patient of the Month: Laysan Albatross
A Laysan Albatross that arrived into care at our San Francisco Bay-Delta Wildlife Center is our patient of the month. The bird was originally found at Marina State Beach and transferred to us by our friends at Monterey Bay SPCA. On arrival, the albatross was alarmingly underweight, very anemic, weak, and dehydrated. The intake exam […]
Art of Japan and the legacy of Buddhism and culture
Art of Japan and the legacy of Buddhism and culture Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The impact of Buddhism on the art of Kaihō Yūshō (1533-1615) is abundantly obvious and the same applies to the role of this faith throughout his life. Of course, Yūshō isn’t alone when it comes to the enormous impact […]
Report: Britain Would Be 'Outgunned And Outranged’ In A War With Russia
*Business Insider:* *The UK and its NATO allies in Europe would lose a war against Russia because they are hopelessly 'outgunned,' a defense think tank warned* * The UK and its NATO allies would lose to Russia if they went to war as they are woefully outgunned, a leading defense think tank says. * The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) said on Wednesday the UK is "comprehensively outgunned and outranged" by Russia. * The London-based think tank notes all-out-war with Russia is "unlikely," but says the "UK's ground forces need to increase their deployable firepower if they... more »
Monsanto Pleads Guilty to Illegally Spraying Pesticides, Storing Hazardous Waste in Hawaii
*Elias Marat* - However, advocates accuse the Department of Justice of reaching a sweetheart deal with Bayer-Monsanto.
Monsanto: Science and Fraud are the Same Thing Especially When the Media Agree
*Jon Rappoport* - Most people automatically buy official pronouncements about science as true science.
DWT’s 2019 Holiday (Not Christmas) Gift Ideas For Republicans, Part 2: The Why Can’t Donnie Read Edition
*-by Noah* I know that, generally, the idea of giving a book to a Republican seems, at first, unnatural but let’s be fair. Someone is buying all that printed sewage by Ann Coulter and even such Republican luminaries as Sarah Palin and Donald Trump put out books, whether they actually wrote them or could read them or not. Even Donnie Junior has a book out under his very own name. It’s even on the New York Times Best Seller List, although thanks only to the RNC’s bulk buying of whole warehouses of the thing. Yeah, Republicans, when you donate to the RNC, your money goes into buying... more »
Ex CBS Investigative Journalist Explains How Mainstream Media Brainwashes The Masses
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Arjun Walia The Facts:Award winning investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson shows how “astroturf,” or fake grassroots movements, funded by political, corporate, or other special interests very effectively manipulate and distort mainstream media messages. Reflect On:The printing press and mainstream media in general is quite young. We are living in an…
Medical Kidnapping: Is Big Pharma Responsible for the Majority of the Nearly Half Million Children Put into the U.S. Foster Care System?
Originally posted on MCViewPoint: Children in foster care are three times more likely to be prescribed psych drugs, making them a large market for the pharmaceutical industry. https://healthimpactnews.com/2018/medical-kidnapping-is-big-pharma-responsible-for-the-majority-of-the-nearly-half-million-children-put-into-the-u-s-foster-care-system/ by Terri LaPoint Health Impact News Medical kidnapping of children may be far more prevalent than anyone has realized. When Health Impact News launched MedicalKidnap.com in October of…
A WOLF IN LAMB CLOTHING Adern Pretty Communist or Privliged Fascist?
Originally posted on BEN'S WORLD: The most succinct state of play regarding New Zealand politics, the illusion of left and right as it exist in our current neoliberal/neoconservative dominated political landscape, I have read on social media todate. Jon Smyth “As the voting public get less politically literate – the legacy of neoliberal education…
BANG: Meet the 5 Most Powerful Bullpup Rifles Anywhere
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://external-preview.redd.it/_qULV_tCtWixRN2W9Vngo8bBddK0qwKAIq-Q58v9YE0.jpg?auto=webp&s=e4a2d63881914ead703101c3a429aa88af5a4cab] We've got the comprehensive list. *Key Point:* Bullpup rifles pack a bigger punch than their size would indicate. What if I told you there are modern rifles that feature a full-length barrel, firing a standard rifle round, but they are the same size as a short-barreled rifle? If you think that sounds like an excellent idea, then you may be the perfect candidate for a bullpup rifle. A bullpup rifle... more »
Explosive leaked trade papers show NHS, chlorinated chicken already on table in US trade talks
bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 Trade deal with Trump would threaten public services, consumer protection and online rights.
Victorians set to pay new tax to fix 'broken' mental health system
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Premier Daniel Andrews says a levy to help fix Victoria's mental health system will be a "major part" of next year's state budget, as he vows to carry out a royal commission's plan to overhaul the "failing" system.
Mysteries of Perth's earliest years of settlement to surface with major redevelopment
One of Perth's oldest cemetery sites is set to give way to the march of development, but not before revealing precious secrets about the city's formative years.
'No boundaries' for cricketers living with disabilities, Nathan Lyon says
The passion brought to the field by cricketers living with disabilities is proof that cricket is Australia's number one sport, off-spin legend Nathan Lyon has said.
'Times are a'changing': Cane farmer on a mission to repair environmental sins of the past
Lenny Parisi is part of a new breed of cane growers who are repairing the environmental sins of the past, but it's not an easy path.
Australian missionary jailed in Solomon Islands for sexually abusing girls
Victim advocates say a three-year jail sentence is a "slap in the face" after Australian missionary Kevin Rietveld pleads guilty to multiple charges of child sexual abuse in they Pacific nation.
'My enemy is elevated language': Clive James in his own words
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The late Clive James was not shy about sharing his opinions and did so with aplomb for decades, leaving us with a myriad of quotes and missives on a huge variety of topics.
Delissa Kimmince fell out of love with cricket, but one thing brought her back
Delissa Kimmince, once one of Australian cricket's brightest young stars, was burnt out and over the game. She left the country and the sport she "hated", but her time away has helped her find a way back.
PM accused of misleading Parliament amid Minister's forgery probe
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese wants Scott Morrison to apologise to the House of Representatives after the Prime Minister was forced to correct comments he had made during a heated debate about a police forgery probe.
At a time when rules for women were many, these sisters defied most of them
Just In - 4 hours ago
The trail-blazing McDonagh sisters, known for their "unusual personalities", were a triple threat in the era of silent film.
Agency's response to farmers after fire escaped Government-owned plantation 'fails pub test'
Farmers in south-western WA say they have been left with a damage bill of $1 million after fire escaped from a Government pine plantation.
How did Bradley Edwards go from teen romance to accused serial killer?
One of the women closest to Bradley Edwards paints the most intimate portrait yet of the man accused of being the Claremont serial killer.
Only 8 per cent of paragliders are women, and female pilots want to change that
Female paragliders are tackling casual sexism in a bid to encourage more women to take to the skies.
Apple's Apps Shows Crimea As Part Of Russia
Screenshot Apple Maps *Daily Mail:* *Apple changes its Crimea map to show the annexed peninsula as part of Russian territory after bowing to Moscow's demands* * US tech giant Apple has recognised Crimea as Russia's sovereign territory * Russian lawmakers announced the change proudly in the parliament Wednesday * Russia annexed Crime in 2014 to widespread condemnation from the US and EU * When Apple Maps is used in the UK the Crimea appears not to belong to a state Apple has changed its Crimea map to show that the annexed peninsula is part of Russia's territory after bowing to Moscow'... more »
How Google Is Stealing Your Personal Health Data
*Dr. Merrcola* - In the wrong hands, your medical information can have real-world consequences, resulting in, for example, higher insurance premiums or denial of employment.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 330 – 2019
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Ruckelshaus, Who Defied Nixon in Watergate Firing, Dies
Reflecting on his long career of public service and private enterprise in 2001, the lifelong Republican ranked his time at the EPA as one of the most fulfilling and challenging.
AIM West Un-Thanksgiving San Francisco
Live on Facebook at Brenda Norrell https://www.facebook.com/brenda.norrell.90 Dr. LaNada War Jack, Shoshone Bannock, with her new book, 'Native Resistance.' RUMSEN AMA:A TUR:ATAJ Tribal Chair Dee Dee Manzanares Ybarra in an interview coming on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Bruce Gali and Wounded Knee Western Shoshone Johnny Bobb with Professor Dr. Julian Kunnie
Educating a New Generation with LaRouche's Discoveries
Classical Renaissance The Basement Classical Education New International Economic Order Educating a New Generation with LaRouche's Discoveries Video of Educating a New Generation with LaRouche's Discoveries Mr. LaRouche's commitment to educate future generations inspired people around the world to discover the potential of the individual and dedicate their lives to his mission. His commitment continues today by those dedicated to 'kick against the pricks' and share his discoveries with a new generation of leaders. We are featuring this presentation by members of Lyndon LaRouche... more »
Impeachment and Its Lessons About Patriotism
*Paul R. Pillar* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump’s behavior that is at the center of the impeachment inquiry was unpatriotic. It entailed the subordination of the U.S. national interest to the narrower interests of denigrating opposition political candidates and advancing one’s own political party. Sometimes an accusation that a mote is in someone else’s eye (to paraphrase a biblical quotation) ought to underscore the significance of the beam that is in the accuser’s eye. Donald Trump’s tactic of accusing his critics of some of the very sorts of misconduct for which h... more »
I Found My 91-Year-Old Father's U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Diary from World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy - Official U.S. Navy photograph 80-G-466153 from the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6079541] The story of a real American hero. Suppose you found a magic door that opened onto some of the most crucial battles fought in the Pacific during World War II? That’s the kind of door I stumbled upon in February 2010 when my 91-year-old father, Edward James Reynolds, died and left behind a diary that recounts nearly every day he spent as a radar man on th... more »
The F-16 Fighting Falcon Still Strikes Fear into Russia and China
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Do we have to spell out why? *Key Point:* This spunky, agile fighter remains one of the most capable planes in the U.S. Air Force. The F-16 Fighting Falcon bears an unusual distinctions: it is one of the only top jet fighters in the world to also be cost efficient. Fast and extremely agile, the light fighter does have some shortcomings in range and payload compared to larger twin-engine fighters like the F-15 Eagle, but that was easy to forgive due to costing less than half as much—around $18 million in 1999 ($27 million in 2017 dollars). This fa... more »
"Don't say anything to piss off the liberal in-laws at Thanksgiving" I was told......
" .....just behave and bring the Wine." *~* Thank You *WHATFINGER NEWS* for the Linkage! *~*
Witnessing The Vaccine Injury Epidemic: We will NOT be Silent! We will NOT Give Up!
For many children, the natural order of life will never be completed. Some have already died. Some will one day join the ranks of the working disabled. And others will grow old and die in state homes with the bodies of adults and the brains of babies. For these children, the natural order of life has been forever changed by man-made viral and bacterial vaccines they were required by law to use. We are here today to witness the suffering of children, who have no voice and have no choice except the voice and choice that we, their mothers and fathers, give to them. Science is not perf... more »
VALE CLIVE JAMES
*In Climate Change: the facts 2017, Clive James wrote an article entitled * *Mass Death Dies Hard. * When you tell people once too often that the missing extra heat is hiding in the ocean, they will switch over to watch *Game of Thrones* where the dialogue is less ridiculous and all the threats come true. The proponents of man-made climate catastrophe asked us for so many leaps of faith that they were bound to run out of credibility in the end. Now that they finally seem to be doing so, it could be a good time for those of us who have never been convinced by all those urgent warnin... more »
President Trump China Strategy: Death By a Thousand Paper Cuts…
The New York Federal Reserve made a quiet admission two days ago that was missed by almost all financial media. In the NY Fed economic blog they admitted everyone was wrong, President Trump’s 2017 tariffs against China did not lead … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Patrick Bernard, “The Song of The Universal Light”
Patrick Bernard, “The Song of The Universal Light”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Rich in star clusters and nebulae, the ancient constellation of the Charioteer (Auriga) rides high in northern winter night skies. Composed from narrow and broadband filter data and spanning nearly 8 Full Moons (4 degrees) on the sky, this deep telescopic view shows off some of Auriga's celestial bounty. *Click image for larger size.* The field includes emission region IC 405 (top left) about 1,500 light-years distant. Also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, its red, convoluted clouds of glowing hydrogen gas are energized by hot O-type star AE Aurigae. IC 410 (top right) is signific... more »
Chet Raymo, "Seeing"
*"Seeing"* by Chet Raymo "There was a moment yesterday evening when the elements conspired to evoke these few lines, spoken by Macbeth: "Light thickens, And the crow makes wing to the rooky woods, Good things of day begin to droop and drowse. The fading light. The crows gliding down the fields to the trees in Ballybeg: Light thickens, And the crow makes wing to the rooky woods, Good things of day begin to droop and drowse." It's all there, in those few lines - the mysterious power of poetry to infuse the world with meaning, to anoint the world ... more »
"I Don't Pretend..."
“I don't pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.” - Arthur C. Clarke
Apache Wendsler Nosie and Religious Leaders Will Guard Oak Flat, Join Them
Photos by Leslie Jean Friends, You may have heard the news beginning to spread; Wendsler Nosie, Sr will be returning home to Chi'chil Bildagoteel, leaving tomorrow and walking from San Carlos. His intention is to stay, guarding the sacred site from those who seek to harm his religious right to be there. Indigenous peoples have been leading the fight to stop the transfer of land
The BBC's Anti-Labour Bias
You could write a book about the BBC and its coverage of the 2019 general election campaign. Whatever was left of its reputation for balance and neutrality has been totally destroyed by a number of "honest mistakes", and the cringing behaviour of its chief political correspondent, our friend Laura Kuenssberg. Would you like a recap? Recently, we have seen: The BBC apologising after using 2016 footage of Boris Johnson laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. The actual 2019 footage had Johnson looking dishevelled, and saw him place the wreath upside down. The BBC apologising for editing th... more »
"I Cannot Believe..."
“I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be "happy." I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter and to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” - Leo C. Rosten
"We Aren’t Masters of the Stock Market"
*"We Aren’t Masters of the Stock Market"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "As our friend Nassim Taleb reminds us, there’s a downside to being a turkey. It’s called Thanksgiving. Every day for 1,000 days, it gets its food. The turkey gets used to it. It feels pretty good about things. Around the feed trough, it is common knowledge that the food “always” comes. And there is no turkey alive who can contradict it. The more intellectual turkeys spin out theories to explain their good fortune. One says it’s because of turkey exceptionalism: “The food always comes because we’re turke... more »
Top General In France: Total Victory Against Islamist Insurgents In West Africa Is Impossible
A soldier pays tribute to his late commanders at Gao French Army base, after thirteen French soldiers were killed when their helicopters collided at low altitude as they swooped in to support ground forces engaged in combat with Islamist militants, in Gao, Mali November 27, 2019. Etat-major des armees/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *As France mourns 13 soldiers, top general says full victory in Africa impossible* PARIS/BAMAKO (Reuters) - France will never secure total victory over Islamist insurgents in West Africa, its top general said on Wednesday, after 13 soldiers died in a h... more »
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