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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Having worked in the corporate world in my career, I've seen more than my fair share of bubble-headed idiots who got their job only because a successful daddy pulled some favors or asserted some power and got the job for them. Once in whatever the business is, they just trade on daddy's name and launch some sort of income stream. Failing that, these types usually glom on to someone else's earlier success and claim it as their own, often doing interview after interview to claim credit. The bigger the lie, the more it sticks in the minds of those who don't know better. The... more »
Native leader says Trump's empty promises won't halt crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women
Ohlone Chair Dee Dee Ybarra. Photo by Brenda Norrell. Native leader says Trump's empty promises won't halt crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women By Brenda NorrellCensored News Video interview SAN FRANCISCO -- President Trump's promise to halt the crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women is no more than an empty promise aimed at getting votes, says Rumšen Am:a Tur:ataj
The Paradox of Food Scarcity Amid Abundance in India and What Needs to Be Done
Outlook India According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food security is achieved when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. India has achieved self-sufficiency in food grains and has ensured there is enough food available to feed its entire population. It is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses and millets and the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnuts, vegetables and f... more »
Why the U.S. Army Dropped Colt As Its Rifle Contractor
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2192146/us-marine-corps-shooting-team-competes-royal-marines-operational-shooting-competition] Colt just wasn't up to snuff. *Key Point:* Colt was not evolving along its competition and could not keep up selling subpar products. Belgium’s Fabrique Nationale (FN) and Colt have long been competitors on the American firearms market. For almost a century both companies have competed for military contracts, designers, and sales on the American civilian market. However, in the 2000s, FN dealt a blow that stung Colt: it... more »
Check Out Japan's Plans for a Souped-Up F-15J Fighter Jet
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: Reuters] But will it happen? *Key point:* The F-15J is already very good, but Tokyo wants to upgrade them even more. The U.S. State Department in late October 2019 cleared the Japanese government to spend up to $4.5 billion upgrading 98 Boeing F-15J fighters to a new and greatly-improved standard it calls the “Japanese Super Interceptor.” The JSIs could fly alongside the Japanese air force’s growing fleet of stealthy Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, each type complementing the other. The U.S. Air Force meanwhile is pursuing its... more »
Thanksgiving Lesson: Why Cranberries are a Good Investment for your Stomach and Wallet
*Michael Carolan* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Can cranberries conquer the world? A U.S. industry depends on it, Name all the billion-dollar crops grown in the U.S. Midwest. The answer: Corn, soybeans and cranberries. Wait, what? Roughly 60 percent of the U.S. cranberry crop is produced in Wisconsin, generating close to US$1 billion in revenue and 4,000 jobs. Other top-producing states include Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. Overall, cranberries are almost exclusively North American. Roughly 85 percent are grown in the United States and Canada, with the... more »
Yes, Britain's 6th-Generation Tempest Stealth Fighter May Be as Good as the F-35
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Technology, Europe* [image: Reuters] Or even better. LONDON – The Tempest stealth jet fighter was unveiled alongside a new combat air strategy document marking the United Kingdom’s reorientation to preparing for high-intensity conflicts and the danger posed by modern anti-aircraft weapons. T*he National Interest* reports. Continue reading original article The Military & Aerospace Electronics take: 26 Nov. 2019 -- The Tempest will supposedly boast a laundry list of sixth-generation technologies such as being optionally-manned, mounting hyper... more »
The New SIG716 Rifle May Outclass the AK-47
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_SIG516#/media/File:SIG_SG_516_14.5%E2%80%B3.jpg] Is that possible? *Key point:* The SIG716 is a weapon that shouldn't be discounted. In February 2019, the Indian Army announced the purchase of SIG716G2 7.62x51mm battle rifles. The SIG716 is meant to complement their purchase of AK-103 rifles from Russia and Caracal CAR 816 carbines. This will mean that the Indian Army will field service rifles in three different calibers in the near future: 7.62x51 in the Sig, 7.62x39 in the AK, and 5.56x45 in the ... more »
Happy Thanksgiving
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Quote of the Day
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence. Emma Bombeck Happy Thanksgiving to everyone (Even you Canadians who did yours on October 14)
The Unrest In Chile Continues
*Reuters:* *Chilean lawmakers warn democracy at stake as violence spikes* SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean lawmakers agreed late on Wednesday to fast-track reforms to beef up security, warning that a resurgence in violence and vandalism was threatening to derail the country’s 30-year-old democracy. Five weeks of unrest over inequality and shabby social services have left at least 26 dead and more than 13,500 injured, prosecutors said. Riots have hobbled the capital’s public transport system, once the envy of Latin America, and caused billions in losses for private business. The deal... more »
US Is Again Complicit in an Illegal Coup, This Time in Bolivia
Once again, the United States is complicit in an illegal coup d’état in Latin America, this time in Bolivia. On November 10, a right-wing, anti-Indigenous group seized power after the Bolivian military’s removal of President Evo Morales, who had declared victory in the October 20 presidential election. The United States’ fingerprints are all over the... Read more »
The US Warning May Be Unnecessary Interference In Pakistan’s Sovereignty
It is obvious that the US is feeling a threat from the rapid rise of China. That is why the US is taking all necessary measures to resist Chinese quick development and practicing its policy of “Contain China” or “Curtail China”. Under this policy, the US is opposing BRI, a […]
Tweets For Today
Boris Johnson's Conservative Party would win a comfortable majority in Britain's parliament if the upcoming election were held this week, YouGov poll showshttps://t.co/LcOhJsQ5jh pic.twitter.com/qYId1tewZT — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 28, 2019 France’s defense minister arrives in Mali after a helicopter collision killed 13 French soldiers fighting Islamic State group-linked extremists, while some in the West African country debate France’s military presence. https://t.co/LmfRecHGcX — AP Africa (@AP_Africa) November 27, 2019 Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consu... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 27th November 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Bloomberg Destroys Journalism Norms
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ Billionaire “news” media mogul Michael Bloomberg is running for president. How will his Bloomberg News empire cover this? Bloomberg News just posted an article touting how much trouble President Trump is in. It lustily listed all his scandals: “Lawmakers and prosecutors are looking at whether he abused the […]
Educational Deficiencies Lead To Doomsday Projections
By Ronald Stein ~ Using microscopic sound bites from vast data on social media from celebrities like Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Barbara Streisand, and Meryl Streep that the Earth will end in ten years is an insult to the intellect of our students and educational system. So, if we’re not educated by reviewing wider ranges […]
Happy Thanksgiving Day
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Thursday, is American Thanksgiving Day. So we wish our American fans a very happy “Turkey Day”. Today’s cartoon was meant to be a joke, but the joke is based on the idea that the native peoples did not see the threat posed to their way of life by undocumented immigrants. […]
Senators react with shock as Hanson derails union crackdown bill
Gasps of surprise, cheers from the Opposition and Ministers left dumbfounded as Pauline Hanson and Jacqui Lambie join forces to deliver a shock defeat of the Government's signature union crackdown legislation in the Senate.
Two NT fishos in hot water over alleged jewfish bladder bust as black market booms
Prized in parts of Asia as an aphrodisiac, black jewfish bladder sells illegally for as much as $1,000 a kilo. Now two men in the NT will face court for the first time since new regulations were introduced to stamp out the trade.
Donald Trump's latest move infuriates China but Hong Kong activists are thrilled
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The US will no longer export nonlethal weapons to Hong Kong police under new rules signed by the US President, which the Chinese foreign ministry has condemned as "extremely evil".
Aussie cricket great Alex Blackwell 'satisfied' to call time on 18-year career
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Legendary Australian cricketer Alex Blackwell will retire at the end of the WBBL season, bringing an end to a decorated career that has lasted almost two decades.
Family-owned factory invests in dairy's future with the help of robots
At a desperate time for the dairy industry, a determined Sunshine Coast couple is staking their financial future on upgrading their processing plant and keeping local farms in business.
Whistleblower claims she was bullied after reporting concerns about paedophile
A whistleblower alleges she was bullied on multiple occasions after raising the alarm on Families SA paedophile Shannon McCoole. Court documents reveal McCoole was promoted above the woman following her complaints.
Russian spy who 'changed the course of history', dies aged 93
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A respected undercover agent who had a major impact on a pivotal moment in world history before even reaching her 20s dies.
Authorities warn 16,000 homes could be without power for weekend as Sydney storm blackouts continue
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Thousands of homes and businesses in Sydney's north are being warned they could spend the weekend without power as emergency crews continue to respond to damage across the city from Tuesday's storm.
Australia-based Hongkongers believed to have returned home to help landslide election
Hongkongers living in Australia returned to the city en masse to vote in last week's local elections, which ended in a landslide victory for pro-democracy candidates.
Between a wolf and a dog? 18,000-year-old pup stuns scientists
Scientists are stunned by the discovery of the well-preserved body of an 18,000-year-old puppy in far-eastern Russian Siberia, but experts are unsure whether it was a dog or a wolf.
Alleged Claremont serial killer wooed ex-wife with roses but she ended up in 'fear for her life'
The second wife of Bradley Edwards testifies at his murder trial she began keeping a notebook detailing his bank transactions because she was scared of him.
Potentially lethal ants found at Fremantle Port believed to be from overseas
An invasive ant species whose bite can be deadly has been found at Fremantle Port, the first time it has been detected in WA, prompting concerns about the spread of the pest.
How to avoid an unwanted Black Friday surprise
It's now the biggest week for online shopping in Australia, but Black Friday and Cyber Monday don't come without potential pitfalls.
Three seats, custom hoist let doctor trapped in own body fly again
Biologist Dr Justin Yerbury has not been able to fly since he was diagnosed with the very condition he was researching. But thanks to a collaboration with an airline, he is finally able to take a holiday with his family.
'We are genuinely remorseful for any hurt caused': Westpac appoints auditor to investigate child exploitation allegations
Westpac has announced an audit of its financial crime program, which will determine who cops the blame for bank allegedly facilitating child exploitation through its failure to detect certain transfers.
Listeria contamination fear prompts recall of SA mettwurst
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A possible listeria contamination leads to the statewide recall of Kalleske Meats' plain mettwurst after traces of the bacteria were found in another one of the company's products.
Intelligence official who printed classified information is allowed to visit his wife in China
Details surrounding an intelligence official charged with mishandling classified information has been scarce, but the ACT Magistrates Court today heard Roger Uren had been keeping stacks of documents in his house that he had printed and taken home to read.
Man who killed two people on yacht wins ‘right to be forgotten’ by the internet
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Germany's Federal Constitutional Court finds old articles detailing a double murder committed by a man in 1981 have restricted his ability "to cultivate social relationships without the burden of being associated with the crime".
Climate emergency claims justified as scientists warn collapses are 'dangerously close'
Scientists say striking students are right to declare a climate emergency, and that we may have already hit tipping points where cascading environmental system collapses will be unstoppable.
It's time to end the CEO gravy train and this is the next step
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While Westpac laundered money for child exploitation and profits fell 16 per cent, chief executive Brian Hartzer received more than $5 million. It's a dilemma with a clear solution so let's take action, writes Mathew Hayward.
November 28th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1043
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday November 28th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Three In Four Americans Support Foreign Military Interventions Even If There Is No Direct Threat To The U.S.
The majority of Americans support sending troops abroad to defend freedom and fight human rights violations, regardless of threats to the U.S., according to a new survey. (Airman 1st Class Zoe M. Wockenfuss/Air Force) *Military.com*: *Most Americans think US military should ‘defend freedom abroad,’ survey says* Three out of four Americans believe that U.S. troops should intervene overseas when freedom is threatened or human rights abuses are apparent in other countries, according to a survey released Tuesday. More than 1,000 U.S. adults responded to the second annual national defen... more »
Picture Of The Day
A demonstrator is detained by members of the security forces during a protest against Chile's government, in Santiago, November 27. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Violence in Chile resurges* (Reuters).
Yesterday's Washington D.C. Air Alert Revealed A Missile Battery
Spotted during the lockdown: a missile battery in position atop a building across the street from the White House pic.twitter.com/IkmjWby2FI — Sara Cook (@saraecook) November 26, 2019 *Popular Mechanics: **Yesterday's Washington D.C. Air Alert Revealed a Secret Missile Battery* The Avenger missile system protects the White House from air attack. * A mysterious radar track yesterday prompted Washington D.C. to go on alert. * A search of the area turned up nothing. * A reporter for CBS News noticed a missile launcher during the alert. A mysterious radar return prompted yesterday tha... more »
Meet The 2 Stealth Fighters That Almost Replaced the F-22 and F-35
*Robert Farley* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_X-32#/media/File:USAF_X32B_250.jpg] Check out this counterfactual. *Key Point:* Not only was this a competition between planes, but it was also a competition between planes developers. One that Boeing lost. *The X-32:* The Department of Defense (DoD) didn’t have to opt for the F-35. In the 1990s, both Boeing and Lockheed Martin bid for the next big fighter contract, a plane that would serve in each of the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, as well as grace the air forces of many US allies. Boeing served... more »
Why Hitler's Final Card to Play Failed to Win World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Reuters] A terrible hand. *Key point:* Hitler had run out of options and feared a coup. On October 18, 1944—the 131st anniversary of the Battle of the Nations’ victory over Napoleon in 1813—Reichsführer-SS (National Leader) Heinrich Himmler stepped up to a microphone to make a national radio address announcing the formation of the Nazi Party-controlled Volkssturm, or People’s Militia. Standing with him was the new Chief of the General Staff, General Heinz Guderian; Dr. Hans Heinrich Lammers, head of the Reich Chancellery in Be... more »
Could Saddam Hussein Have Sunk a U.S. Navy Battleship?
*James Holmes* *Politics, Middle East* One expert says yes. *Key point:* Battleships have vulnerabilities—you just have to know where to look. Could Saddam Hussein’s armed forces have sunk a U.S. Navy battleship? That might seem like a question destined to launch an excursion into alt-history, but it was far from hypothetical to the 3,200 or so crewmen of the battleships USS Wisconsin and Missouri who squared off against Iraq in 1991. It was daily life, especially when they closed with hostile shorelines to render naval gunfire support to forces ashore—and thus came within stri... more »
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
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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 says his brother's death was 'icing on the cake' to turn him against IS
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.
'Nothing is so bad you can't tell someone': Man arrested in international revenge porn case
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.
'Dangerous and unconscionable': Doctors lash anti-vaxxers as Samoan measles epidemic rages
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.
Lockout laws scrapped, shots and cocktails to flow later 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
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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.
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