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Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 9th December 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 […]
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New York Times Caught Inventing Fake Climate Crisis: Fish Production
By James Taylor ~ Climate change is causing fish to “swim for their lives” to flee warming water temperatures, according to a November 29 article in the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/climate/climate-change-ocean-fish-iceland.html). According to the Times, fish that are unable to flee toward the poles are having a hard time breathing because warm water holds less […]
Energy And Environmental Newsletter – December 9th 2019
By John Droz, Jr ~ This is the latest Energy Related newsletter from John Droz. Greed Energy Economics: Another Round of Energy Pork With climate change Science and Economics should be paramount MIT: Too much wind and solar raises power system costs. Nuclear is the solution Ontario saves $500± Million by dumping wind turbines Why […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* In case you missed it, subpoenaed telephone records have revealed that the Republican Party had one of its House Intelligence Committee members, its highest ranking one, in regular contact with Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani (and his associate Lev Parnas) in a set up that was presumably feeding the Trump team with whatever information the committee was uncovering or investigating. The phone calls in question occurred at the same time withholding Congressionally-approved money for Ukraine's security was being discussed in the White House. Coincidence? The list of c... more »
"Major Freight Carrier Bankrupted, Leaving 3,000 Truckers Jobless, Many Stranded On Highways"
*"Major Freight Carrier Bankrupted, Leaving 3,000 Truckers Jobless,* * Many Stranded On Highways"* by Tyler Durden "As the manufacturing recession gains momentum, the largest U.S. truckload carrier filed for bankruptcy Monday morning, leaving 3,000 truck drivers and 500 administrative positions without a job two weeks before Christmas. Indianapolis-based Celadon filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the early hours on Monday morning. Around 1:43 am est., headlines via Reuters confirmed the bankruptcy and how all domestic and international operations have been halted. *Click ... more »
What Are All These Chinese Guns Doing in the Middle East?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * China's weaponry has a growing market share among rebels. *Key Point:* In the future many areas of the world will be flooded with Chinese guns. The Syrian Civil War is being fought with firearms from around the globe. While American and Russian weapons are currently the most common, Chinese guns are rapidly increasing their “market share” of the battlefield. While China has taken a notionally neutral position on the war, Chinese arms ending up in the hands of rebels, IS, and regime forces. How are they getting there? Do they hold any advantages over th... more »
How the World's Biggest Aircraft Carrier Was Sunk
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* Shinano is the biggest warship ever sunk by a submarine. *Key point:* A new era of warfare was coming. The first torpedo struck farthest aft. Over the next 30 seconds three more warheads detonated against the massive aircraft carrier’s hull, working their way forward. The explosions and instant flooding immediately killed scores of men, many asleep in their bunks. As tons of seawater cascaded into the wounded colossus, men below deck could see the extent of the damage, were seized with panic, and stampeded topside. The missiles had hit ... more »
Center for Food Safety petitions for more accurate drug residue testing
The National Residue Program needs changes to be sure all drugs that may be in meat are detected, the Center for Food Safety says in a rulemaking petition submitted to USDA’s Food Safty Inspection Service. The National Residue Program, or NRP, exists to identify, rank, and analyze chemical contaminants in meat, poultry, and egg products.... Continue Reading
No impact on Campylobacter contamination from new rules
Stricter rules on Campylobacter have not yet led to a decrease in contamination based on figures from a German agency. Almost a quarter of carcasses in the country had Campylobacter counts of more than 1,000 colony forming units per gram (cfu/g) in 2018, according to the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).... Continue Reading
White Castle recalls burgers because tests show risk of Listeria
White Castle is recalling certain frozen hamburgers and cheeseburgers because of a test returned positive results for the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. The regional fast food chain sells its burgers in retailers’ freezers across the country as well as at it’s restaurants in the Midwest. Freezing does not kill Listeria monocytogenes. “White Castle conducts frequent and... Continue Reading
ECDC report recognizes role of public in outbreak response
A European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control project has recognized the important role of the community in public health emergency preparedness and response. The report presents findings of a case study into outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) at childcare facilities in Ireland. It found affected communities are key in public health emergencies... Continue Reading
The American Empire Will Fall, Not America Itself
*December 12, 2019* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - The collapse of an entire nation is as spectacular as it is rare. For a nation to simply cease to exist it must suffer such absolute defeat across the entire spectrum of what constitutes a nation; economically, militarily, culturally, socially and politically. What is much more common is a transition from existing, prevailing socioeconomic, political and military orders to new ones driven by new, emerging special interests. It can happen quickly and violently, or take place as a long-term process with ups and downs and both constructive an... more »
Source says
According to Buzzfeed's Alex Wickham: Dominic Cummings and senior No10 aides have drawn up plans over the last few weeks re BBC licence fee. They are looking either abolishing it entirely or decriminalising non payment. Source says they want to relieve burden on justice system of chasing people who don’t pay. Tories pointing to the famous statistic that around 1 in 10 cases at magistrates courts are re the TV licence: — in 2013 nearly 200,000 were prosecuted. — 7 in 10 of those prosecuted were women. — 30 people a year jailed. — Tories say time/money better spent on more serious ... more »
'Tis The Season to Scam Elderly People
*Kathleen Wilber* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] These scams are common during the lonely holidays. The holiday season brings up memories and emotions for people of all ages, but elders are often overlooked. This time of year also can provide an opportunity to become more alert to signs of elder abuse, aware of how to help and available to begin sincere conversations with older adults about their perceptions of abuse and the remedies they recommend. The World Health Organization estimates that one in six older adults worldwide is a victim of elder abuse. As the global popul... more »
Are Today's Kids at Risk of Becoming Less Patriotic?
*Jane Lo* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Young Americans today are more likely to say that they’re dissatisfied with the current state of affairs. *Why are younger people not really patriotic like me? Why do kids these days not realize why they stand for the flag or the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem? – Kim D., age 17, Goochland, Virginia* The first bell of the day rings at a local school, and a voice blares over the intercom, asking students to rise from their seats and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. This is a fa... more »
Why America's Court System Is Now a Political Battleground
*Kirsten Carlson* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Congress and Donald Trump are engaged in a power struggle that historically has been avoided by the courts. President Donald Trump’s refusal to hand over records to Congress and allow executive branch employees to provide information and testimony to Congress during the impeachment battle is the strongest test yet of legal principles that over the past 200 years have not yet been fully defined by U.S. courts. It’s not the first test: Struggles over power among the political branches predate our Constitution. The framers chos... more »
Dear Hunters, Here Are 2019's Best .22 Rifles
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* Get a headstart on next season. *Key Point:* We've taken all the calculations to give you the most comprehensive list. The question of what is the best .22 rifle is one of those perennial debates that never goes away. Though the humble .22 is often eclipsed by “full-sized” rifles on many review sites and blogs, the truth is that rimfire .22 ammunition is still by far the most fired ammo in America. More people use .22 rifles on a daily basis than any other type of gun, from everything for teaching your son how to shoot to bagging squirrels... more »
Also sprach John Simpson
The licence fee IS the BBC. Scrap it, and the BBC as it has always existed will disappear. Every opinion poll shows that’s not what the majority of people want. — John Simpson (@JohnSimpsonNews) December 10, 2019
Rep. Jim Jordan Reams the Democrats
This is beautiful! I bet that left a few marks. No lube either. 🙂 ~ Hardnox
Paranoias Of Interference: Russia, Reddit And The British Election
In some ways, it is a very British thing: fair play is expected; the reasonable person with all faculties intact, going about the business of living and voting. Little thought is given to the fact that these assumptions are as much constructions, façades of rhetorical merit rather than reality. Voters […]
The flight of the young
The *Times* reports today that: BBC viewing among young people is “dangerously close to the brink” as audiences switch to streaming services, according to an internal document. Leaked data shows that less than half of people aged 16 to 34 now watch any of its main broadcast television channels — BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four — in an average week. The reach of these channels among young viewers has fallen from 51.9 per cent to 46.6 per cent in a year. Only 40.7 per cent of people in the age group now watch BBC One each week, according to the document obtained by the trade magazi... more »
Catsimatidis will spend big to stop Kulpa from taking Senate seat
Local Republicans are giddy that Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa is preparing to primary businesswoman and fellow Democrat Joan Seamans in the 61st State Senate District, where incumbent Republican Michael Ranzenhofer announced that he will not seek reelection next year. Kulpa
DIPIETRO: New York is broke
BY DAVID DIPIETRO So here we are everyone, the end of the 2019 calendar year and we’re getting ready for the holidays. Setting up decorations, meeting with loved ones and buying presents, and boy have we got one monster of
quiet religious women supposedly will bring back the GOOPers
…meaning abused and probably were molested… Russian mail order brides (remember Trump campaigning for deporting people who got citizenship by marriage… it’s so vivid, like it was just yester… oh.. that’s right, it WAS just yesterday) and birthright… like Trump himself has that.. but he’s not a bigot or hypocrite even though he surrounds himself... more »
CLIMATEGATE: Untangling Myth and Reality Ten Years Later
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Ross McKitrick and Steve McIntyre have written up reflections on Climategate 10 years later, focusing on the myths promulgated by the climate academic community. It was McKitrick and McIntyre that exposed Michael Mann climate change “Hockey Stick” as bad science, if not outright fraud. You can take a look…
Breaking – Official US Govt Data shows accelerating temperature decline since 2016
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Reblogged from Ice Age Now. December 6, 2019 by Robert This shocking news (but not-so-shocking to me) comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This graph from NOAA pretty much tells the story. Temperatures have not only declined, the rate of decline appears to be accelerating. . …
Obama Buys $11m Beachside Property–Sea Level Rise? You Did Believe That Bull Did You?
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have purchased a nearly 7,000-square-foot home on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts for $11.75 million, according to a report. The purchase price was recorded Wednesday with the local Registry of Deeds,…
Get A Grip on Climate Panic
Originally posted on Science Matters: ? Deutsche Welle provides this opinion article during the second week of COP25: In times of climate change, panic rules. Excerpts in italics with my bolds As the planet heats up, so does the debate about climate change. Sensible debate is becoming increasingly difficult in these fearful times, and Zoran…
8th Lowest Arctic – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 342 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: 8th Lowest Arctic – 2016 2017 2006 2010 2007 2018 2012 2015 2009 were lower than 2019. South / North
December 10th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1055
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 →
Tuesday December 10th – 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 →
Iran Says Its Response Will Make Israel Regret Any Aggression
Press TV Iran has reacted to Israel’s recent threats of military action, warning that its response to any such potential effrontery will make the occupying regime regret its acts. end
Newsweek Refused to ‘Out’ US Gov’t Over OPCW Leaks – Ben Swann
RT America A reporter for Newsweek says he resigned after his editor allegedly refused to publish an article about an internal email that raised serious questions about the OPCW’s findings on an alleged gas attack in Syria. Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins In Question to discuss. end
FULL SHOW: China’s Oil & Gas Take ‘Great Leap Forward’
RT America China is creating a national oil and gas pipeline company to help expand its energy infrastructure. This marks a key move in China’s deepening oil and gas reforms. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar explains. (12:06) Federal investigators are trying to piece together the details of Mohammed Alshamrani’s life after they say he opened fire …
IDF’s Search and Rescue Brigade Drills for Multi-Front War
IDF’s Search and Rescue Brigade Drills for Multi-Front War by ANNA AHRONHEIM, https://www.jpost.com/ Thousands of troops took part in drill which took place from the Golan Heights to the Negev – Israel’s Search and Rescue Brigade has completed a large-scale drill from the Golan Heights all the way to the Negev Desert simulating significant infrastructure damage …
Nuclear Armed and Dangerous Israel. Is Israel Preparing to Attack Iran?
Nuclear Armed and Dangerous Israel. Is Israel Preparing to Attack Iran? by Stephen Lendman, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Israel is nuclear-armed and dangerous, developing these weapons since the mid-1950s, its well-known open secret the official narrative conceals. Its ruling authorities refused to sign the NPT or abide by its provisions. Nor do they permit IAEA inspections of their …
Next Chapter in ‘Deal of the Century’: Israeli Annexation of Jordan Valley
Trump’s Deal of the Century is Not a Peace Plan. It is the Liquidation of the Palestinian (Real Jews) cause. The REAL plan is to drive the Palestinians (Real Jews) into the North Sinai desert via war. Thus, fulfilling Revelation 12:6, 13-14. – Next Chapter in ‘Deal of the Century’: Israeli Annexation of Jordan Valley …
Pedophiles In The British Parliament Documentary (2018): Exposes Many MPs as Sexual Predators And British Monarchy
Pedophilia in corridors of power and religious elites is a sign of Satanism. It extends beyond pedophilia to the sacrifice of children to Satan (“missing” children cases world wide). – Sonia Poulton Journalist and Broadcaster Sonia Poulton explores the history of paedophile allegations in British Politics. end
Newsweek Reporter Resigns After Accusing Outlet of SUPPRESSING Story about OPCW Leak that Undermines Syria ‘Gas Attack’ Narrative
Newsweek Reporter Resigns After Accusing Outlet of SUPPRESSING Story about OPCW Leak that Undermines Syria ‘Gas Attack’ Narrative by https://www.rt.com/ A reporter for Newsweek says he has quit his job after his editor allegedly refused to publish an article about an internal email that raises serious questions about the OPCW’s findings on an alleged gas …
Steele’s Magnolia
From The Guardian: The former MI6 officer Christopher Steele had a “personal” relationship with Ivanka Trump and gifted her a “family tartan from Scotland” as a present, the long-awaited report by US Department of Justice inspector general, Michael Horowitz, revealed on Monday. … Continue reading →
How first responders rescued patients in volcano's 'Chernobyl-like' conditions
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Helicopter images show the confronting scenes faced by New Zealand's first responders after the White Island volcano's deadly eruption.
Substitute teacher and charity worker among 22 men charged over child exploitation offences
Five Adelaide men are among 22 across the country to be charged with child exploitation offences as part of a nationwide sting by the Australian Federal Police.
'Evil monsters': Trio of killers sentenced to jail as victim's family speaks of love for Bobby Allan
The three men who pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of Canberra man Bobby Allan, who was found dead on his neighbour's doorstep after being viciously beaten, are sentenced for the 2017 crime.
'We are taking this place back': Treaty assembly sits in Victoria's Upper House
The members of the First Peoples' Assembly express both their reservations and hopes as they begin the process of setting up a negotiation framework for treaties between the Victorian Government and Aboriginal clans across the state.
'Heartbreaking' end for baby whale after beaching itself for the second time
A baby minke whale dies after beaching itself for the second time within hours on the coastline near Port Lincoln, despite the desperate rescue efforts of volunteers.
Police accuse Australian man of ‘boasting about killing non-Muslims’
Agim Ajazi appears in a Queensland court on terrorism charges after he allegedly performed military services and distributed propaganda for a terrorist organisation with links to Al Qaeda.
Noosa councillor accused of indecent assault of teenager says 'First Wives Club' is out to get him
The jury retires in the trial of Noosa councillor Frank James Pardon, 70, who has pleaded not guilty to 11 charges, including the indecent treatment of a child under 16 and maintaining a sexual relationship with a minor, for acts alleged to have occurred in the 1990s.
Highest levels of police knew of Nicola Gobbo's informing so I didn't question it, Graham Ashton says
As barrister turned informer Nicola Gobbo breaks her silence from a secret location, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton tells the royal commission into her use he did not think to question it when he found out about her role in 2007.
Tourists wear gas masks to 'get up close' to deadly White Island volcano
An ad for the ill-fated tour to White Island, where a volcano eruption has killed at least five people, boasts that tourists will "get up close to roaring steam vents, bubbling pits of mud and hot volcanic streams".
Billionaire Andrew Forrest's $100 million plan to build 'transformational' eco-resort at Ningaloo
Andrew Forrest, one of Australia's richest men, wants to build a luxury ecotourism resort as part of a $100 million investment in WA's Ningaloo World Heritage area, but not everyone is happy about it.
Melbourne brothel-turned-rehab centre housed a meth lab, police allege
A former brothel that was converted into a drug rehabilitation centre is shut down after police find an alleged meth lab operating inside.
Rapper died after being treated for overdose as agents searched plane for guns and drugs
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A US federal agent administered the opioid antidote Narcan to award-winning rapper Juice WRLD after he went into convulsions during the search in a private hangar, authorities say.
Tributes flow for first Chinese-born federal parliamentarian after fatal car accident
Tsebin Tchen, who died in a car accident in South Australia, is being remembered for his work after the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and as a trailblazer for Chinese participation in Australian politics.
Here's what we know about those feared missing or dead after the New Zealand volcano eruption
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A Sydney family of four, a Brisbane mother and daughter and a family from Adelaide are among those missing in the wake of the New Zealand volcano eruption.
Oh That’s Why
I’ve just finished watching the movie, Third Eye Spies, in which physicist Russel Targ describes the research conducted by the Stanford Research Institute, SRI, on extra sensory perception, ESP, in Menlo, California, USA, from ~1972 to 1992 funded by various … Continue reading →
Jim Jordan Eviscerates Democrat Impeachment Narrative and a Key Witness….
Jumpin’ Ju-Ju bones, Jim Jordan eviscerated about eleventy insufferable articles of impeachment in a single rapid-fire round of questioning. WATCH: . I can only imagine what Jimmy Jacket was like as a young ‘un: You can git outta ma way, … Continue reading →
President Trump Hosts Family Education Roundtable – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump and Vice-President Pence hosted a family education roundtable at the White House. There were also questions from the media [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much. The IG report … Continue reading →
Linda Ronstadt Tells Pompeo When He Will Be Loved
In the late '70s one of my jobs was as a dj at a gay country bar in San Francisco. I was also on the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame at the time. Then I discovered The Ramones and Patti Smith and moved on to another phase of my life. But before that I also used to interview country stars and write about them in magazines, especially *Country Music Magazine*, for which I was the west coast editor. I was especially a fan of fundamenta, rootsy country and of outlaw country and of country rock. Linda Ronstadt was a huge hit in the bar and I got to interview her a couple of ti... more »
Don't Count Me Out: The Navy's Littoral Combat Ship Now Has The Naval Strike Missile
*David Axe* *Security, * Being able to hit another ship with a high-tech missile is a step in the right direction. *Key point:* The Naval Strike Missile will give the LCS a needed range upgrade. The U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS *Gabrielle Giffords *fired an anti-ship missile at a target vessel during an Oct. 1, 2019 exercise off the coast of Guam. The missile-shot signals an important, if greatly delayed, expansion of the LCS’s weapons capability. The two-variant class for years has come under fire for being lightly-built and under-armed for major warfare. *Gabrielle Gif... more »
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Classic Christmas Movies
*S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] What makes Christmas movies so popular? If you are one of those people who will settle in this evening with a hot cup of apple cider to watch a holiday movie, you are not alone. Holiday movies have become firmly embedded in Americans’ winter celebrations. The New York Times reports a massive increase in new holiday movies this year. Disney, Netflix, Lifetime and Hallmark are now in direct competition for viewers’ attention, with both new releases and reruns of the classics. Holiday movies are so popular not simply be... more »
Look Out Russia, The U.S. Army's M-1A2C Abrams Tanks Are Getting An Upgrade
*David Axe* *Security, * The latest Abrams is here. *Key point: *This staple of American ground force has been around since the 1970s. The U.S. Army’s newest tank in the summer of 2019 should enter service with the first large unit to use the type. The Army in late 2017 accepted the very first M-1A2C Abrams tanks. Nearly two years later the service has enough of the new vehicles to equip an entire brigade. “We’re in the throes of getting that together,” Hank Kennedy, a manager at General Dynamics’ tank plant in Lima Ohio, *told* *Lima News*. The “first brigade is critical beca... more »
Now Anyone Can Be An Army Sniper (Well, Sort Of)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M27_Infantry_Automatic_Rifle#/media/File:USMC-120427-M-SR181-035.jpg] This version of the AR-15 allows a beginner to hit a target at 500 yards. *Key Point:* What will an easier to shoot gun mean for military professionals? During the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, firearms-manufacturer TrackingPoint announced an AR-15 version of its computer-controlled precision rifles. The company claims that the new weapon can hit moving targets “out to five football fields away.” And anyone can use it. Described by the compa... more »
IG Fisa Report just released
Mark Meadows: IG Report ‘Exceeded My Expectations’ Daily Caller December 9, 2019 . . DOJ OIG Releases Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation. The DOJ Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) findings are summarized in the report’s Executive Summary, available at the links below. During this review, the OIG examined more than one mil... more »
The Ascendency Of Magical Economic Thinking In The Democratic Contest
* It is not difficult for me to articulate an honest argument for the progressive position. In brief summary, it goes something like this: The government is the right vehicle to provide enhanced social services to the less fortunate, and therefore the government must impose an appropriate amount of increased costs on the productive sector of society in order to fund a more generous level of government services than we currently have. * And then there is the dishonest argument, which can be summarized as: Costs? What costs? Vast new taxes and corresponding government spending will cr... more »
Japan, Australia still hopeful of India's rethink on RCEP
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
10-Dec-2019 Despite India's decision to walk out of the ASEAN-led 15-nation RCEP Free Trade Agreement last month, officials from India's Indo-Pacific partners Australia and Japan are still discussing the issue in the hope that the government will rethink the decision.
A less than satisfactory trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
10-Dec-2019 The Japanese government will also be worried about a sluggish economy and there will be no appetite for liberalization measures that impose pain on Japanese businesses.
India, US will conclude trade talks soon, says USISPF chief
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
10-Dec-2019 Outstanding trade issues between India and the U.S. are moving towards resolution, and the first quarter of 2020 will see both countries conclude ongoing talks.
Pakistan, Qatar to sign trade pacts soon
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
10-Dec-2019 Pakistan and Qatar have agreed in principle on a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance bilateral trade. The agreements will soon be signed after necessary formalities.
Rejecting RCEP preserved India's milk self-sufficiency'
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
09-Dec-2019 The decision of keeping India out of the Regional Comprehension Economic Partnership (RCEP) has helped crores of farmers and prevented the likely shift shift of India from a self-sufficient milk producer to importer.
"Nearly 1 Million Vets Face Food Stamps Cut"
*"Nearly 1 Million Vets Face Food Stamps Cut"* by Richard Sisk "About 900,000 veterans and 5,000 active duty troops face cuts in their food stamp benefits beginning Thursday as $5 billion is automatically trimmed from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program for low-income families. "The coming benefit cut will reduce SNAP benefits, which are already modest, for all households by 7 percent on average, or about $10 per person per month," according to an analysis by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. "Nationwide, in any given month, a total of 900,000 ve... more »
IG Report – Continued, Specific, FISA Date Redactions…
Amid the predictive discussions by those who have followed the three-year background of the potential DOJ & FBI FISA issues, there was one very specific aspect CTH was looking for: Would the IG report redact the dates of the Carter … Continue reading →
Police access phone of stabbing accused who shut down Sydney CBD
Police are trawling through the phone of a man accused of stabbing to death a woman in Sydney's CBD in August and need more time to prepare the case against him, a court hears.
From tourist attraction to disaster site in seconds: The timeline of the White Island eruption
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The volcanic eruption in New Zealand has claimed the lives of at least five people, with Australians believed to be among them. Here's how the tragedy unfolded.
Man inadvertently sets himself on fire during arson attack
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Police are asking witnesses to come forward over two men who were caught on camera causing an explosion in a Melbourne cafe.
Mock African swine fever outbreak tested in 'Exercise Razorback'
If African Swine Fever gets into Australia what happens next? Authorities have played out a mock scenario to work out how to best handle an outbreak.
New declarations mean the majority of Queensland is now officially in drought
Eight Queensland shires and councils including the Fraser Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, Gold Coast and Logan join 37 other drought-declared areas.
Controversial religious discrimination bill updated in a bid to gain support
The Federal Government overhauls its proposed religious freedom laws in an effort to win over faith leaders and equality advocates who criticised an earlier draft.
Adelaide mother found alive but severely burned after White Island volcanic eruption
An Adelaide mother reported missing in the wake of the New Zealand volcanic eruption is in hospital with severe burns — but there is still no word on her husband and daughter.
Alleged Snapchat predator used cardless cash to pay children for explicit images, police say
A Sunshine Coast man has been accused, after a year-long investigation, of paying children up to $1,000 for explicit videos and photos. Police allege he provided victims with ATM codes to make the transactions.
Three children taken from Apple Tree Creek near Childers found safe
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Queensland police have found three children reported missing from Apple Tree Creek near Childers in Queensland earlier today.
Indonesia drops drug charges against Australian businessman Tony Haritos
Darwin man Tony Haritos was injured and hospitalised in Indonesia when his catamaran broke down and police alleged they found a small amount of methamphetamines on the boat.
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