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Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze! Welcome Jimmy Kimmel Today.
Decades ago, a wise mentor taught me a phrase that has helped me in every facet of my life: “Don’t punish progress.” Late night TV Host Jimmy Kimmel has been mercilessly cruel to and about our vaccine injured children. We've... more »
Medical marijuana
New Mexico's medical cannabis program drew 215 patients from outside the state in November after legislative reforms did away with an in-state residency requirement. Medical marijuana is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Chart: Lack of dispensaries doesn’t limit first six months of Arkansas medical marijuana sales
Arkansas posted impressive medical marijuana sales during the first six months of operation, surpassing $21 million, despite the state's difficulties in getting dispensaries online. Chart: Lack of dispensaries doesn’t limit first six months of Arkansas medical marijuana sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Rudy And The Apple Tree
*Rudy Giuliani by Nancy Ohanian* *-by Granny Smith* While stereotypes often contain kernels of truth, as a whole they are dangerous generalizations that can be weaponized against individuals or groups, with the aim of inciting denigration, hate, anger and retribution. Obviously, there are good and bad people in most groups, be it religious affiliation, nationality, political affiliation, race, gender, etc. Still, when a stereotype fits like a glove, it can be quite striking. One common adage, “The apple does not fall far from the tree,” is often used to cast aspersions on a person’... more »
Green policies increase Australia bush fires
“As with California, green policies in Australia have worsened naturally occurring bush fires.” click here
California's homeless crisis: a musical explanation
We've visited the homelessness crisis before. It's particularly bad in Los Angeles, but the same problem exists in other Californian cities (e.g. San Diego). This video may be labeled a "parody", but there's an awful lot of truth in it. My take on the subject is that as long as government is expected to provide the solution, *there won't be one*. Government sees only the opportunity to spend lots of our money, and create lots of new jobs for their bureaucratic drones, while ignoring the reality of the situation. In fact, it's in their best interests *not* to solve the probl... more »
The ‘Islamist lobby’ has us on the back foot. Here’s why.
The ‘Islamist lobby’ has us on the back foot. Here’s why. I will be honest and admit I don’t really know why. But this has been allowed to happen somehow. All I can do is present a couple of examples. On the Spectator website, Stephen Daisley brings us: *Take it from this expert: Jeremy Corbyn is an anti-Semite* “Yair Lapid is not mincing his words. One of the leaders of Israel’s main centre-left party broke with protocol this morning at a conference in Jerusalem to urge British voters not to elect Jeremy Corbyn.” Many responses to this piece seem to agree that “interfering” in anot... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Saudi murders revive 9/11′s unanswered questionsGreta Thunberg says school strikes have achieved nothing *She learns fast.* Editorial: California will never control raging wildfires if it doesn’t stop building in high-risk areas 2019 Wraps Up The Hottest Decade In Recorded Human HistoryThe no-flush movement: the unexpected rise of the composting toilet A Uighur Dutch woman admitted to leaking secret Chinese cables on Muslim oppression. She's going public to stop China's death threats. Africom Confirms Russian Air Defense System Shot Down US Drone Over Libyan Capital ... more »
Korean company starts arbitration against India
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10-Dec-2019 South Korean state owned power utility Kowepo has begun international arbitration proceedings against India in Singapore for not honouring a fuel supply commitment to its Maharashtra power plant.
EU governments under pressure to quit Energy Charter Treaty
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10-Dec-2019 Climate campaigners are demanding that European Union countries pull out of the treaty unless they can negotiate an end to the pact's investor-state dispute mechanism.
US, Canadian officials converge on Mexico City to seal final changes to trade deal
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10-Dec-2019 Senior US and Canadian officials were set to fly to Mexico City to work on the final changes to a languishing North American trade pact.
Accord de libre-échange nord-américain : ultime rendez-vous à Mexico
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10-Dec-2019 Les principaux négociateurs du nouvel accord de libre-échange entre le Canada, les États-Unis et le Mexique se retrouvent pour peaufiner la ratification de ce traité, un an après sa signature.
Bientôt, une zone de libre échange Israël et Guatemala.
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10-Dec-2019 Des progrès significatifs ont été accomplis dans le processus d'ouverture de la zone de libre-échange entre Israël et le Guatemala, a déclaré le président élu du Guatemala.
Did Iran Secretly Build a New Warship?
*David Axe* *Security, * The Iranian navy, in essence, built a brand-new corvette, one ostensibly featuring new missile launchers, in order to replace a vessel that in 2018 collided with a pier. The Iranian navy, in essence, built a brand-new corvette, one ostensibly featuring new missile launchers, in order to replace a vessel that in 2018 collided with a pier. The two-year effort underscores Iran’s effort to build up its ship-construction capabilities -- and could weigh on Tehran’s ambitious plan to develop a new class of destroyer. The Iranian navy in August 2019 announced i... more »
Shotguns and Semiautomatic Handguns: The Best in the World
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We've got your list. *Key Point:* Different types of guns for different folks, but only the best. *5 Best Shotguns* A shotgun is a firearm, typically a long arm that is fired from the shoulder, that instead of a single bullet fires a number of smaller pellets. Shotguns are chiefly sporting arms, useful for hunting birds or other small, fast-moving game, but also have military and civilian self-defense uses. The ability to project a devastating pattern of lead or steel shot to short ranges is also valuable in urban or jungle environments. This makes ... more »
Why the M1911 Pistol Is Over 100-Years Old and People Still Love Them
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.springfield-armory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PX9110ML_WEB-1200x800.jpg] Legendary. *Key point:* The 1911 has served honorably and reliably in many conflicts. You’ve seen the 1911 in hundreds of movies, and it’s probably the first gun that comes to mind when you think of a pistol. Before we take a look at our top picks for cheap 1911s, let’s explore the history of this iconic gun. *HISTORY OF THE 1911* The 1911 pistol is an American icon. It has been in the the hands of 5 generations and its popularity is still risi... more »
This 1979 War Transformed the Chinese Military Forever
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sino-Vietnamese_War#/media/File:Vietnamese_artillery_1979.jpg] Reform. *Key Point:* The war allowed Chinese leadership to execute new reforms in their warfare strategy. When the Sino-Vietnamese war ended on March 16, 1979, it was hardly a definite resolution of the conflict. Both sides claimed victory, and Vietnam continued to pressure China’s allies in Cambodia and Thailand. As a result, the PLA continued to apply pressure to Vietnam by launching attacks across the Vietnamese border throughout the 1980s. While ca... more »
The SKS Is the Rifle That Won't Die
*Matthew Moss* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SKS#/media/File:Simonow_SKS_45_noBG.jpg] Just when you think it was gone... *Key Point:* Not as famous as its cousins, the SKS is just as long-lasting. The most iconic rifle of the 20th century is the AK-47. One of the most iconic rifles of World War II — granted, this is more debatable — is the Mosin-Nagant. Both were developed in Russia. The SKS, short for *Self-Loading Carbine of the Simonov System*, is the odd one out. Developed in the interim between the Mosin-Nagant and the AK-47, Sergei Simonov’s semi-aut... more »
5 Guns That Might Just Be Better than Glock
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-GUNS--GM1E8CL0TNJ01.html] Take a look. *Key point:* Glock is a good gun company, but these others give it a run for its money. While the Glock is the most popular modern pistol, it may not be the best gun for everyone’s needs. Here are some alternatives to the Glock that could be better than it, and why. *1. STI 2011* The STI 2011 is an updated, double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm or .40 S&W. Highly customized 2011s have dominated the American competition shooting scene due to their excellent si... more »
Predatory Payday Lenders Create Unexpected Financial Strain
*Paige Marta Skiba, Caroline Malone* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] A little cash can be costly. *Installment loans seem like a kinder, gentler version of their “predatory” cousin, the payday loan. But for consumers, they may be even more harmful.* Use of the installment loan, in which a consumer borrows a lump sum and pays back the principal and interest in a series of regular payments, has grown dramatically since 2013 as regulators began to rein in payday lending. In fact, payday lenders appear to have developed installment loans primarily to evade this increased scrutin... more »
Wildlife Games Startup Valued at US$1.3 Billion to Become 11th Brazilian Unicorn
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After collecting US$60 million in an investment round led by the US Benchmark Capital fund, the Brazilian startup Wildlife Studios has joined the list of "unicorns" in the country. Unicorns are companies that reach US$1 billion in market value before going public, that is, without selling shares on the stock […] The post Wildlife Games Startup Valued at US$1.3 Billion to Become 11th Brazilian Unicorn appeared first on The Rio Times.
Political Justice in Argentina: Kirchner Denies Charges, Claims Persecution
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Argentina, ex-president and newly elected vice-president Cristina Kirchner has appeared before the court, on Monday, December 2nd, to testify in the trial for alleged corruption in public procurement contracts in the province of Santa Cruz. According to the prosecution, she was the leader of an illegal association. Her late […] The post Political Justice in Argentina: Kirchner Denies Charges, Claims Persecution appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tattoo Week Rio’s 8th Edition Happening on the Second Weekend of January
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With an expected audience of 25,000 people, the "Tattoo Week Rio 2020" will include 220 stands and 1,100 artists. In addition to the traditional Miss Tattoo Week Rio competition, this edition will include, for the first time in the city, the Mister Tattoo competition, which selects the most striking tattooed […] The post Tattoo Week Rio’s 8th Edition Happening on the Second Weekend of January appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nottingham Council Owned Energy Firm Hits The Skids
By Paul Homewood A foretaste of what will happen if Corbyn gets to nationalise all the energy companies! Jeremy Corbyn’s electricity supplier has sparked financial deadlock for the council behind it, amid mounting industry anger over state involvement in the energy market. Robin Hood Energy, Britain’s first council-owned energy supplier, which counts the […]
Syria News Links 5-10 December 2019
10 December 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 A Beautiful but Deceptive Documentary: “For Sama” https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/12/a-beautiful-but-deceptive-documentary-for-sama/ The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO): Plans for 2020 https://journal-neo.org/2019/12/10/the-collective-security-treaty-organization-csto-plans-for-2020/ Talks on Syria kick off in Kazakhstan’s Nur-Sultan https://tass.com/world/1097603 Turkish government … Continue reading Syria News Links 5-10 ... more »
Saudi Arabia Retreats From The Troubles Its Clown Prince Caused
When the Saudi King Salman promoted his son Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) to Defense Minister and then Crown Prince the expectations were high. But three of the major projects Muhammad launched since then soon ran into trouble. Now initiatives are under way to limit the damage he caused. The end of the five year old Saudi war on Yemen is coming into sight. The public offering of the Saudi state owned ARAMCO oil company is finally happening but with a much lower valuation than originally planned. The thirty month spat with Qatar is under repair.
Julian Assange News Links 6-9 December 2019
10 December 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 Newsweek Journo Quits After Editors Kills Report On Syria Chemical Attack Scandal https://www.mintpressnews.com/newsweek-tareq-haddad-quits-syria-douma-opcw/263292/ Question for Kirbymoorside UK Hustings Meeting: Would you stand up for Julian Assange? https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/12/question-for-kirbymoorside-uk-hustings-meeting-would-you-stand-up-for-julian-assange99425/ Hundreds of … Continue reading Julian Assange News Links 6-9 Dec... more »
Bolivia News Links 9-10 December 2019
10 December 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 Stella Calloni: The New Counterinsurgency War is Not Operation Condor II. It is a Project of Recolonization Chris Hedges: Empire Striking Back In Latin America https://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/chris-hedges-empire-striking-back-in-latin-america/ This Is The … Continue reading Bolivia News Links 9-10 December 2019
Workshop on Northern Ireland: The legacy of collusion
THE LEGACY OF COLLUSION On 20 November 2019 the Presiding Coroner for Northern Ireland, the Honourable Mrs Justice Keegan, set a timetable to hear the 71 outstanding Legacy Inquests into killings that date back as far as the 1970s over the next five years. At the same time, there are a number of related on-going criminal and Police Ombudsman investigations.
Voluntary euthanasia becomes law in emotional scenes at WA Parliament
Historic legislation allowing terminally ill people to end their own lives has passed the West Australian Parliament, making it the second state after Victoria to allow voluntary euthanasia.
Volcano death toll rises to 6
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New Zealand Police issue a statement confirming a sixth person has died following the volcanic eruption on White Island.
'Prone to sporadic explosions': Tourists should not have been at NZ volcano site, expert says
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Australian volcanologist Professor Raymond Cas has twice set foot on White Island, visits he says convinced him people should not be at the "extremely unpredictable" site.
Holden's flagship Commodore brand reaches the end of the road
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Holden throws the Commodore overboard because of dwindling sales, ending the flagship nameplate's four-decade history in Australia, as the carmaker switches focus to SUVs and utes.
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*‘We’re proof old-school teaching works’, says British top teacher* If Australia can return to traditionalist teaching, with the teacher leading from the front of the classroom, in a condensed curriculum so there is depth of learning over breadth, education will be transformed. That’s the vision of the principal of one of Britain’s most successful schools. Katharine Birbalsingh co-founded and heads Michaela School in Wembley, London and in just five years has produced academic results so startling she believes it is part of an education revolution. This state-funded school prides i... more »
This Is How The Glock 19 Pistol Changed Everything
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * One of the world's most popular guns. *Key point: *It's only downside is its sights. The Glock 19 is one of the most popular guns on the planet. Police, militaries, and paramilitaries on almost every continent carry them daily. As a result, the Glock 19’s design has heavily influenced designers at competing firms. Here are some ways the Glock 19 has been influential on the firearms market. *1. Size:* While originally billed as a “compact” handgun, the Glock 19 managed to fit 15 rounds into a package that was lighter and smaller than most full-size ... more »
Does Germany Actually Make the Best AR-15s?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AR-15_style_rifle#/media/File:Stag2wi_.jpg] You tell us. *Key Point:* While Germany might manufacture a fine product, the best innovations are still happening in America. Mention a German take on an AR-15, and most people will imagine the HK416. However, many other German manufacturers have made their own take on the AR platform, from simple clones made by Oberland Arms to Haenel, which makes another variant of the piston-driven AR rifle. But why would German companies want to make yet another take on the AR as ... more »
More Rifle Than Pistol: The Desert Eagle Is A Cannon, Not a Gun
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* More of a novelty weapon than a serious one. *Key point: *The Desert Eagle is a celebrity gun with limited practical utility. In the mid-1980s, a powerful new handgun quickly achieved gun celebrity status. The Desert Eagle was an innovative design that ported over heavy revolver rounds to the semiautomatic pistol platform. The pistol was featured in dozens of action films, and although expensive and not widely adopted by military services the Desert Eagle gained a cult following. Traditionally, heavy bullet calibers such as .357 Magnum and .4... more »
Germany's New State-Of-The-Art Submarine Is Here, But Russia Shouldn't Worry
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Because it's going to keep tabs on China. *Key point: *Pacific nations are concerned by Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. On February 18, 2018, officials gathered to *celebrate the launch* of a new state-of-the-art submarine at a shipyard in Kiel, Germany. But unlike similar *Type 212 submarines* previously built there, the seventy-meter long diesel-submarine isn’t destined to shadow Russian submarines in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea. Instead, the *Invincible* will lurk in the warmer Pacific waters around the Straits of Malacca ... more »
Peeling back the layers of the onion on the climate change agenda
The deeper you go, the more it becomes about control. The post Peeling back the layers of the onion on the climate change agenda appeared first on CFACT.
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*Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective* *Just one little word sinks the boat. Rubric below. As Luther said long ago in a famous hymn: ein Wörtlein kann ihn fällen. And note that Luther was talking about the Devil.These galoots know that what they are attempting to do is impossible. They have not nearly got the data they need to arrive at firm conclusions* This BAMS special report presents assessments of how human-caused climate change MAY have affected the strength and likelihood of individual extreme events. The desiccating Four Corners drought, intense heat w... more »
Police in Chile Accused of Injuring Thousands, Including Two Human Rights Watchers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During protests against the government of President Sebastián Piñera in Chile on Saturday, December 7th, an observer from the National Institute for Human Rights (INDH) was injured by a tear gas grenade. The INDH reported the incident on Twitter. Luis Guerrero, who was filming the protests, was injured by a […] The post Police in Chile Accused of Injuring Thousands, Including Two Human Rights Watchers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flamengo Soccer Club Plans Museum to Make Gávea Headquarters into Tourist Site
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new, modern and spacious home to detail 125 years of history. Flamengo soccer club, which is stacking up soccer trophies in 2019, is already working to showcase its achievements in a European-standard museum as of next year. The club's 125th anniversary, in November 2020, is expected to see the […] The post Flamengo Soccer Club Plans Museum to Make Gávea Headquarters into Tourist Site appeared first on The Rio Times.
Representatives of Civil Society Fear Regression in Fight Against Corruption
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Prosecutor's Office (MPF) Anti-Corruption Chamber held a seminar in Brasília on Monday, December 9th, on strategies to fight corruption and the use of leniency agreements, compliance rules and policies, and other means of prevention of practices that place private interest . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Representatives of Civil Society Fear Regression in Fight Against Corruption appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Exceptionally silly mistakes’: PLOS ONE flags two papers by Cambridge researcher for image issues
A researcher at the University of Cambridge has had two papers subjected to expressions of concern by the editors of PLOS ONE for image problems. The expressions of concern for “The Coordination of Cell Growth during Fission Yeast Mating Requires Ras1-GTP Hydrolysis” and “The Role of the RACK1 Ortholog Cpc2p in Modulating Pheromone-Induced Cell Cycle … Continue reading ‘Exceptionally silly mistakes’: PLOS ONE flags two papers by Cambridge researcher for image issues
ANCINE Forbids Employees from Screening Brazilian Film Making Bid for Oscar
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The ANCINE's Secretariat of Internal Management has vetoed the screening of the film 'The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmão', by director Karim Aïnouz, for the agency's staff. The event would provide training for staff working in the agency in charge of designing public policies and overseeing the national film industry. […] The post ANCINE Forbids Employees from Screening Brazilian Film Making Bid for Oscar appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dollar Closes at $4,129 – Lowest Level in One Month
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On a day of financial market optimism, the U.S. currency closed at its lowest level in a month. The commercial dollar was sold on Monday, December 9th, at R$ 4.129, with a drop of R$ 0.017 (-0.4 percent). The U.S. currency is at its lowest level since November 7th (R$ […] The post Dollar Closes at $4,129 – Lowest Level in One Month appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Oi Requests Court to Extend Judicial Recovery Deadline
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After the market closed on Friday, December 6th, Oi announced that it had petitioned the 7th Business Court of Rio de Janeiro for an extension of its judicial recovery deadline. Originally, the court proceeding would end on February 4th, 2020, two years after the filing of the original reorganization petition. […] The post Brazil’s Oi Requests Court to Extend Judicial Recovery Deadline appeared first on The Rio Times.
Women Tech: Santa Catarina State Joins the Route to Encourage Female Empowerment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The presence of Brazilian women in the areas of computing is low and utterly unequal in relation to men. Only 20 percent of the professionals working in the areas of information technology are women. The data are from the National Household Sample Survey of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and […] The post Women Tech: Santa Catarina State Joins the Route to Encourage Female Empowerment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bank Bailout Repo Process to BLOW UP Big Players…ANY DAY!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Big Banks in trouble, Big Hedge Funds in trouble, Big Clearinghouses in trouble, Big Leverage used so…WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE!! Last chance to get your “real assets” out of the System!! end
Repo Madness Update: New BIS Report Out Today, Jim Bianco Predicts $500 Billion/Day Repo in 2 Weeks?
WallStForMainSt And now CNBC is copying my “Repo Madness” phrase! Jim Bianco Tweet from today, Sunday, December 8th, 2019 about how #RepoMadness will be up to $500 billion dollars per day (or more) in 2 weeks: https://twitter.com/biancoresearch/st… – New Jim Bianco article Repo Madness on Marketwatch: The repo market is ‘broken’ and Fed injections are …
Dark Money Will Push Gold Higher
Dark Money Will Push Gold Higher by NOMI PRINS, https://dailyreckoning.com/ Even though it’s on rate-cutting hold, the Fed nonetheless keeps engaging in aggressive oversubscribed repo ops, or as we like to call the process, “QE4R.” – QE4R involves offering money to banks in return for short-term U.S. Treasury and mortgage bonds, in shades of 2009. …
Former CIA Director Brennan Lied to Congress about Steele Dossier, IG Report Reveals
Former CIA Director Brennan Lied to Congress about Steele Dossier, IG Report Reveals by https://www.rt.com/ A dossier of salacious anti-Trump gossip was used to pad out the intelligence community report on supposed Russian election interference, and CIA Director John Brennan may have misled Congress about it, a new report reveals. – According to the Justice …
China’s Central Bank to Lead Real World Pilot of Digital Yuan: Report
China’s Central Bank to Lead Real World Pilot of Digital Yuan: Report by William Suberg, https://cointelegraph.com/ China is at last planning to conduct the first real-world test of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), fresh reports claim. According to local news outlet Caijing on Dec. 9, the initial pilot for the CBDC is set for …
Misunderstanding Volcker
A reappraisal of Volcker, who was more hostile to workers and less hard on financiers than the press would have you believe.
In Hong Kong, It's US vs. China Now
For the folks there it truly was time to stand down. The election produced a fresh crop of advocates to arm wrestle with the CCP. The CCP has been given a lesson on the possible limits of their power. That power looks real enough on paper but it is actually a paper tiger. As i have posted, the army cannot operate the entire economy and maintain order and that is what a real sustained strike will mean. Thus it is time to step back and allow the CCP to quietly step around their own missteps. Recall open rebellion is common today is China. It has been safely ignored. Aa is incre... more »
The Solidarity Of Democrats' Delusion Is About To Collapse
What has been remarkable has been that all the perps have been trotted out to tell their lies to the American people and that this has erased all credibility. Worse, we now know these people and worse, they are all been systematically been investigated. Will anyone be surprised when Comey is arrested? will anyone care? think about that. The crimes were obvious a long time ago, but what has happened is that we have watched the case constructed against him in public with no special secrecy. That never happens as it is always the other way around. The IG report has in fact tr... more »
Angela Merkel Says Freedom of Speech Must be Curtailed to Keep Society Free
[image: null] Remarkably tone deaf. Let us leave it at that as this is naturally still born. Let us understand that cult opinions are always minority opinions and often raised to stimulate attention and rarely debate. Not good, but that may be the way forward to managing the public debate. After all a proponent needs to be recognized and the majority will always vote to reject a real loss of control. Learn to treat all this as noise and you will do fine.. *Angela Merkel Says Freedom of Speech Must be Curtailed to Keep Society Free * *Wait, what?* *Paul Joseph Watson* *... more »
China Braces For December D-Day: The "Unprecedented" Default Of A Massive State-Owned Enterprise
This is how a massively inflated fiat currency bubble starts to implode. what will happen is that the printing presses will be running to at least settle obligations come due and here we see investors getting a severe haircut. You cannot do this too often though. In the end it is necessary to cash it all out with the printing press. What really happens though is that the lenders stop lending and this creates a knock on effect in the overall economy. We must understand that the entire Chinese economy may be slashed in say half or do what happened in Japan were we had zero g... more »
The Great Shakedown
The Democratic Party and its liberal supporters are perplexed. They presented hours of evidence of an their perceived impeachable offenses, although they studiously avoided charging DJT with impeachable offenses also carried out by Democrat presidents, including little things like the continuation or expansion of presidential powers, violating due process and misusing executive orders. Because civics is no longer taught in most American schools, they devoted a day to 'constitutional scholars' who provided the Civics 101 case for impeachment. The liberal press, cheerleading the imp... more »
Syrian peace talks begin in Astana
The delegations of Russia and Iran are holding bilateral consultations on the sidelines of the 14th round of talks on Syria in Kazakhstan’s capital of Nur-Sultan. The Russian delegation is led by Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin, and the Iranian delegation is headed by Senior Assistant to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army preparing to establish full control over strategic highway in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to establish full control over a strategic highway in the northern region of Syria. According to a military source in northern Syria, the Syrian Army is nearly in full control of the strategic Aleppo-Hasakah Highway after taking control of another important town along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring has not obtained desired results as of yet: Erdogan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:25 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that his country has not yet obtained the desired results from conducting joint patrols in northern Syria, indicating that its primary goal is to return refugees to their areas after they have been cleared of ‘terrorists’. “I cannot say that we have obtained the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s full interview with Italian TV: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sat down for an interview with the Italian news channel Rai 24 TV on November 26th; however, due an unknown reason, the latter was not going to release the broadcast. During the interview, the Syrian President stressed that since the beginning of the narrative regarding the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-08
This is a summary of 28 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hasakah, Syria, Israel, Netanyahu, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, Iraq, Armenia, OPCW, Afrin, Aleppo, Iran, Russia, Hariri, Khatib, Lebanon, Idlib, Qamishli, SDC, Houthi, Sanaa, Saudi, Assad, Turkey, Homs, ISIS, US, Serbia, Erdogan. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, World-News, Lebanon, Iran, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Record number of fires rage around Amazon farms that supply the world's biggest butchers
MEPs have called for a rethink of the Mercosur trade deal after the Bureau's revelations about burning in the Amazon around Brazilian abattoirs. The fires are often linked to cattle ranching in the region
World Bank urged to divest from Brazilian beef
A UN special rapporteur and his predecessor in post have called on the Bank's investment arm to ensure it only contributes to climate-friendly businesses
Critics Question Validity of College-Prep Company
After facing difficulty applying to 25 different colleges in the U.S. and U.K., New Zealander Jamie Beaton launched his own company, Crimson Education, to provide consulting services for international students applying to elite American universities. Beaton, who started the company at age 17 in 2013, hires tutors who help students craft college essays and mentor […]
Hinds Community College President Announces Retirement
Last week, Dr. Clyde Muse, president of Hinds Community College, announced his plans to retire June 30 after leading the school for 42 years. He is currently the longest-serving community college president in the state, according to the Mississippi Business Journal. Muse became president of the school in 1978. Prior to his role as Hinds […]
Study Finds High Graduation Rates for Bard Early Colleges Students
An independent study conducted by the research firm Metis Associates found that, compared to other public school students in New York City, Bard High School Early Colleges (BHSECs) students were significantly more likely to graduate from high school. In addition, BHSEC graduates were more likely to enroll in and graduate from four-year colleges and universities. […]
Achieve3000 Partners with EDU, Inc. to Provide CBCA Discounts
Achieve3000, a provider of differentiated instruction, recently partnered with EDU, Inc. to allow its customers discounted access to EDU, Inc.’s Common Black College Application (CBCA). For a single fee, students can apply to any number of 56 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at the same time after completing their CBCA. “The completion of our […]
UNC Faculty Denounce Confederate Statue Settlement
The Faculty Council at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill voted against a settlement that would give a controversial Confederate monument that stood on campus, “Silent Sam,” to a Confederate heritage organization along with $2.5 million, The Washington Post reported. Protesters overturned the statue in August 2018, creating a debate over where it should […]
Over 200 Faculty Denounce Harvard’s Decision to Deny García Peña Tenure
Over 200 faculty from across the U.S. and beyond sent a letter to Dr. Lawrence Bacow, Harvard University's president, criticizing the decision to deny tenure to Latinx studies scholar Dr. Lorgia García Peña.
Reports Question Merits of Free Community College Programs
Scholars and education policy analysts are questioning whether two-year institutions and the students they serve — especially those most in need — are actually benefiting from free tuition programs.
Here's China's Plan To Fight A Nuclear War Against America: Nuke U.S. Cities
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, * Millions would die. *Key point: *Everyone loses. When one reads enough Chinese naval literature, diagrams of multi-axial cruise missile saturation attacks against aircraft carrier groups may begin to seem normal. However, one particular graphic from the *October 2015 issue* (p. 32) of the naval journal *Naval & Merchant Ships* [舰船知识] stands out as both unusual and singularly disturbing. It purports to map the impact of a Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) strike by twenty nuclear-armed rockets against the United States. Targets in... more »
The One Thing Wine Lovers Don't Know About Themselves
*Aude Watrelot* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] A lot of chemistry and physics are behind how you perceive a sip of wine. When you take a sip of wine at a family meal or celebration, what do you notice? First, you probably note the visual characteristics: the color is generally red, rosé or white. Next, you smell the aromatic compounds wafting up from your glass. And then there’s the sensation in your mouth when you taste it. White wine and rosé are usually described as refreshing, because they have brisk acidity and little to moderate sweetness. Those low levels of sugar ... more »
The Maxim Gun Was So Powerful That It Took 4 Men To Operate It
*Paul Richard Huard* *Technology, * During just one day in 1916 at the Battle of the Somme the British lost 21,000 men – many of them killed by Spandau machine guns, the German version of the Maxim. *Key Point:* It was the precursor to later more manageable heavy machine guns. World War I is often called “the machine gun war” because of the devastating use of automatic weapons such as the Maxim gun. It’s also when some of the drastic developments in machine gun technology occurred. Artillery fire actually killed more men than machine guns, but statistics simply don’t convey th... more »
These Are 2019's Best Guns For Home Defense
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * The top 10. *Key point:* Practice makes perfect. If you’re looking for an *effective home-defense weapon*, handguns are one of the most popular choices. *Why do so many people go with the handgun, especially when there are far more powerful guns available?* Their compact size makes it easy to store a handgun right next to your bed in a handgun safe specifically designed for getting your gun quickly in life or death situations. That size also helps if you’re in tight quarters, such as a hallway or stairwell. While rifles are more accurate and sh... more »
A Window into European Versus US Management
Evidence keeps accumulating that American management is rotten.
Twofer Tuesday
*"Scenarios"* People don't want to raise the subject because it's 'racist' to bring it up. However in my present travels, things pop up as I sit in the bar eating oysters on the half shell, and those things are grist for blogging. CDR Salamander touched on it in his blog, "France's Long War". But he didn't take it as far as he might have. There have been various scenarios that were war gamed over the past few decades. The first, back in the 70's, was that rampant sickle sell anemia would curb population growth in Africa. That may still be a problem in Africa but it is eclipsed by ... more »
Armed Forces Are Brazil Government’s Anchor, Says Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said yesterday, December 9th, that the Armed Forces are "the great anchor of his government" and that Brazil has a government that "values the family, worships God and recognizes the value of its military". Bolsonaro joined the Armed Forces General Officers for lunch at the Brasília Naval […] The post Armed Forces Are Brazil Government’s Anchor, Says Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Climate modeler groupthink
groupthink n. The act or practice of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially when characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to prevailing points of view. n. A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by … Continue reading →
Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell is to appear on US TV for a "tell-all" interview, despite being just as important an interview by the FBI and Special Branch, who haven't managed to locate and arrest her. It... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Musical Interlude: Dan Fogelberg, “Nether Lands”
Dan Fogelberg, “Nether Lands”
Corruption watchdog won't charge Gold Coast councillors, but Mayor faces further probe
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission concludes a 16-month investigation into corruption allegations by announcing it will not charge any elected official from Gold Coast City Council.
Former Test star calls for action after playing out Shield clash in 'toxic' Sydney smoke haze
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New South Wales and Queensland players struggle at a Sydney Cricket Ground blanketed by smoke haze from nearby bushfires, with Test spinner Steve O'Keefe saying the conditions are "toxic" and "shocking".
Big companies face new investigation over climate risks as pressure on directors mounts
The corporate watchdog launches a surveillance program to ensure Australia's biggest companies are dealing with the risks of climate change.
The smart ways Beijing reacts when the air is as bad as Sydney was this week
It's a city of 20 million people that routinely deals with air quality as bad or worse than Sydney's haze. Here's how Beijing keeps humming when the air pollution surges.
'Good deal' signed for ship lift loan in Darwin as $400m added to NT debt
Darwin will be home to the largest ship lift in Northern Australia from 2023 after the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) signs off on a loan to the Northern Territory Government.
Councillor referred to corruption watchdog by own party says faction is vilifying her
Pullenvale councillor Kate Richards says she is disappointed the Liberal National Party is referring her to the Crime and Corruption Commission over allegations the party president has described as "extremely grave".
Man likely to face murder charge over body wrapped in carpet
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Police arrest a 39-year-old over the death of a man whose body was found in a suburban Adelaide backyard, with officers saying they expect to charge him with murder later today.
This is why New Zealand has volcanoes
New Zealand's stunning landscape was formed by geological processes over tens of millions of years — and that same geology is what makes the North Island a centre of volcanic activity.
Drink driver jailed for two-and-a-half years for killing pedestrian in Adelaide
A drink driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in Adelaide's south will serve at least two-and-a-half years in jail for his "reckless and selfish" decision to drive.
Transperth's futuristic new trains unveiled, with USB charging, new seats and information displays
These are the new and improved trains headed for Perth under a $1.3 billion deal to service the Metronet project — and for the first time in almost 30 years, the city's rail cars will be built locally.
'One of the most dangerous offenders ever seen': British serial rapist handed 33 life sentences
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Joseph McCann, a convicted burglar who assaulted and raped women and children during a two-week rampage after being wrongly released from prison, is handed 33 life sentences.
“Less-Lethal” Weapon Abuse in Chile
Yves here. Even though this Chile case study describes how supposed “less lethal” weapons are used, too often deliberately, to inflict permanent damage, the potential for widespread misuse is obvious. The weapon of choice for official abuse in the US appears to be the taser. Below is one of many examples of legal torture. Notice […]
Inequality: Brazil Has World’s Second-Highest Income Concentration
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is the second country in the world with the second-highest concentration of income in the world. The wealthiest one percent account for 28.3 percent of the country's total income. The data places Brazil behind only Qatar, where the proportion is 29 percent. In these two countries, almost a third […] The post Inequality: Brazil Has World’s Second-Highest Income Concentration appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Loses its North in Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - He made his way to the White House pledging to build a wall on the border to isolate himself from Mexico. Three years later, Donald Trump did not erect a single new foot of wall, but instead speaks of his "tremendous relationship" with Mexico and praises President Andrés Manuel López […] The post Trump’s Foreign Policy Loses its North in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilians Required to Supply Tax ID Numbers for International Purchases
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Some foreign online stores have started to request Brazilian consumers' CPF (federal tax identification number) to meet a new requirement of the federal postal service Correios. As of January 1st, 2020, international purchase packages should display the recipient's identification number next to the delivery address. The report has been confirmed […] The post Brazilians Required to Supply Tax ID Numbers for International Purchases appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Will Reopen Low-cost Restaurants in 2020 to Fight Hunger
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As a result, new ways to provide access to healthy food in the state are planned for 2020. The reopening of low-cost restaurants, the implementation of farmer's markets in needy communities and the support to family and urban agriculture are some of the measures that should be adopted. They were […] The post Rio de Janeiro Will Reopen Low-cost Restaurants in 2020 to Fight Hunger appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘With or without India': 15 member countries decide to sign RCEP on 13 March
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10-Dec-2019 Nearly a month after India decided against joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the remaining 15 member countries Monday decided to sign the proposed free trade pact by 13 March.
"How To Recover When The World Breaks You"
*"How To Recover When The World Breaks You"* by Ryan Holiday "There is a line attributed to Ernest Hemingway - that the first draft of everything is sh*t - which, of all the beautiful things Hemingway has written, applies most powerfully to the ending of "A Farewell to Arms." There are no fewer than 47 alternate endings to the book. Each one is a window into how much he struggled to get it right. The pages, which now sit in the Hemingway Collection at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, show Hemingway writing the same passages over and over. Sometimes the wording was nearly iden... more »
“The Cost Of Sanity, In This Society, Is A Certain Level Of Alienation”
*“The Cost Of Sanity, In This Society, Is A Certain Level Of Alienation”* by Caitlin Johnstone "The late psychonaut/philosopher Terence McKenna once said “The cost of sanity, in this society, is a certain level of alienation,” and I think my regular readers will immediately and experientially understand exactly what he was talking about. It’s not always easy to be on the outside of consensus reality. Our entire society, after all, has been built upon consensus - upon a shared agreement about what specific mouth sounds mean, on what money is and how it works, on how we should all be... more »
Reminds me of a post from a Greek blogger who was leaving her blog. The wrenching off her sensibilities was too excruciating to bear. I compared it to those seduced by faerie who tried to adapt to our realpolitik...and found sanity an overrated condition.
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