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Procol Harum and the Danish Symphony Orchestra - Whiter Shade of Pale. What could go wrong?......
*absolutely nothing.* Let's take a break from the insanity and follow Trump's lead as he greets his guests at the Congressional Ball. He looks great, Melania is beautiful, Mike Pence is smiling, and Karen Pence looks wonderful. *See video following Procol Harum. * I love the Danish Symphony Orchestra. Their rendition of *Once Upon a Time in the West *is stellar! *Procol Harum performing A Whiter Shade of Pale with the Danish National Concert Orchestra and choir at Ledreborg Castle, Denmark in August 2006. The song was originally released in 1967.* *Gary Brooker tells the story... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Spoiler Alert: The Russians win! Money beats patriotism. Democrats push half measures. The Republican Party openly rebrands itself as the Russo-Republican Party. Trump sells new red hats that feature a choice of a yellow star or a retro hammer and sickle flag design Happy Friday the 13th everybody. Somewhere in Hell, Freddy Trump is cackling about the mayhem that is only just beginning. Meanwhile, FOX "News" plans a July 4th 2021 celebratory parade in Moscow.
The Bloomberg Factor: Authoritarianism, Money and US Presidential Politics
Political rottenness may be bottomless. Consider the following description of a political aspirant for the White House, this person being from the Democratic Party. His “liabilities as a political candidate are so glaringly obvious that it’s easy to dismiss his presidential bid as a vanity project.” The author goes on […]
Hundreds Protest In Belarus Against Union With Russia
Hundreds protested on December 7th and 8th, in Minsk, Belarus, “against plans for a closer union with Russia amid increasing … Continue reading →
US Congresswoman Val Demings on Oaths to Protect and Defend the US Constitution; Impeachment Vote Friday
“I’VE TAKEN FOUR OATHS IN MY LIFETIME, TWO AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND TWO NOW AS A MEMBER OF … Continue reading →
In 2030, What Countries Will Have the Most Power Airforces?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-CRISIS-CYPRUS-BRITAIN-S1BEUDANGVAA.html] We can tell you. *Key Point:* The five most powerful will be very similar to the most powerful now. By 2030 the most powerful air forces in the world will be very familiar. The list will be dominated by traditional air powers, particularly the United States, Russia and the United Kingdom. These countries continue to hedge against a number of conflict scenarios, from modest air campaigns against nonstate actors to full-blown war across a wide geographic expa... more »
The KAC SR-15 May Be The World's Best AR-15 Rifle
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * What do you think? *Key point: *The SR-15 is a solid choice for most who are looking for a modern carbine, with one caveat. The price. As the last place where Eugene Stoner worked before he passed away in 1997, Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) has a unique perspective on how to modernize the AR-15. Before he died, Stoner worked on a modernization of the AR-10 that also incorporated elements of the AR-15. The resulting rifle was called the Stoner Rifle 25, or SR-25, as Stoner no longer worked for Armalite. While the SR-25 was a very successful rifle i... more »
How The FAMAS Rifle Became A Game-Changer For The French Military
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Europe* It served for nearly forty years. *Key point:* Nearly four decades after entering service, the FAMAS is being replaced by a new assault rifle. Forty years ago, the French Army adopted a new assault rifle that catapulted the country’s infantry from the rear to the forefront of small arms technology. The* Fusil d’Assaut de la Manufacture d’Armes de Saint-Étienne*, or FAMAS assault rifle replaced antiquated rifles and submachine guns in French service with a fully modern weapon. Short and compact, the FAMAS was a good fit for both France’s Europ... more »
The Royal Navy Is No Match For Russia's Hypersonic 3M22 Zircon Anti-Ship Missile
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Russia hopes to achieve conventional deterrence with its hypersonic missiles. *Key Point: *It travels faster than missile defenses can handle. Britain’s new aircraft carriers can’t defend themselves against Russia’s latest hypersonic antiship missile. The problem? Russia’s 3M22 Zircon streak toward their target as fast as Mach 6, or 4,600 miles per hour. But the Sea Ceptor defensive missiles on the Queen Elizabeth–class carriers can only intercept targets traveling up to Mach 3, or about 2,300 miles per hour, anonymous British defense officials... more »
Evo Morales Arrives in Argentina Seeking Refugee Status
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Evo Morales is already in Argentina. The ex-president of Bolivia arrived in the South American country on a flight from Cuba, just before 11 AM. His entry was recorded as a political asylee, but he is expected to immediately apply for the refugee status. "The refuge is granted by the […] The post Evo Morales Arrives in Argentina Seeking Refugee Status appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Initiates Accession to International Cybercrime Treaty
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian government announced on Wednesday, December 11th, that it has started the accession process to the Budapest Convention, an international treaty to fight crimes committed through the internet. The announcement was made earlier this evening by the Ministries of Justice and Public Safety and Foreign Affairs. According to a […] The post Brazil Initiates Accession to International Cybercrime Treaty appeared first on The Rio Times.
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 12/13/19"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 12/13/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The impeachment of President Trump continues even though not a single specific crime has been identified by House Democrats. The two articles Dems settled on are “Abuse of Power” and “Obstruction of Congress.” Neither is a proper reason to impeach a President according to the U.S. Constitution. Speaker Pelosi says House members should vote their conscience. Will the House vote to impeach with phony unconstitutional charges and zero crimes committed by President Trump? Yes, but will it pass? We are going to find ou... more »
Boris Johnson And Conservatives Win Big In UK Election
By Anton Lang ~ The election result is still being finalised in the UK, but the big winner is Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party. Boris Johnson called the election early in the hope that he would win and then be able to proceed with Brexit, the proposal to pull the UK out […]
Study: Impeachment-Loving WashPost Twitter Page Bored To Death By Senate IG Hearing
By Tim Graham ~ About two weeks ago, we reported that looking at one day of The Washington Post‘s main Twitter page during an impeachment-hearing day in the House underlined the Post’s impeachment obsession: Seventy of their 183 tweets and retweets (38 percent) were focused on impeachment. So as the Senate held a hearing with the […]
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 12th 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 […]
Hate In New Jersey
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ See the Video: https://twitter.com/HikindDov/status/1204806510762741760 Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
"Life Lessons from Too Soon Old Too Late Smart"
*"Life Lessons from Too Soon Old Too Late Smart"* by Advanced Life Skills "In his book “Too Soon Old Too Late Smart” author Dr. Gordon Livingston provides us with 30 essential life lessons. Actually 31 if you include the title. He writes from the premise that even though we can’t escape who we are or what has happened to us, we are still in control of who we would like to become and what we want to accomplish. As you can see from the chapter titles below, Dr. Livingston has done an incredible job of distilling some profound life lessons that are of great value. Even without buying ... more »
Tweets For Today
Boris Johnson hails huge Tory victory as election results puts him on track for SEVENTY-FOUR majority #GE19 https://t.co/H69VScjRPe pic.twitter.com/POJ8SlnP3Q — Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) December 13, 2019 Follow coverage of the UK general election result tonight across the BBC We’re live from counts across the UK 📝Analysis @bbcpolitics: https://t.co/xKcCKrcRPF 📊Every result: @BBCElection 📺🎧📱Watch, listen and follow:https://t.co/ROvWYlzyjW #BBCElection #GE2019 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 12, 2019 U.S. reaches deal in principle on trade with China: source ... more »
Gold Market Deliveries Already in Deep Default – Bill Holter
Gold Market Deliveries Already in Deep Default – Bill Holter by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter says big delivery demands are flashing a warning sign that something is very wrong in the gold market. Holter explains, “What’s happened so far this year, there have been roughly 5,900 tons of gold …
UN Envoy: ‘We Are Always No More Than Two, Three Days Away from War in Gaza’
UN Envoy: ‘We Are Always No More Than Two, Three Days Away from War in Gaza’ by Antoine MARIOTTI, https://www.france24.com/en/ Nickolay Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, spoke to FRANCE 24 in Jerusalem about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the stalled peace process. Mladenov also discussed the tense situation in Gaza and …
Tiger roars the US team back into Presidents Cup contention
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At one point it looked as if the Internationals were flying towards an unassailable Presidents Cup lead, but a Tiger Woods-led US team recovers to leave the contest evenly poised.
Wine grape growers need more support from wine makers says industry
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Hail, heat, high water prices and now, Australia's largest wine grape growing region faces another challenge in the lead up to the 2020 vintage season.
Public executive Paul Whyte to plead guilty to $22 million fraud after being hit with 530 charges
The senior public servant at the centre of one of WA's biggest corruption scandals is set to plead guilty to more than 530 charges of stealing $22 million in public funds over 11 years, his lawyer says.
'Disdain for Western medicine': Chinese healer sentenced over diabetic boy's death
A self-proclaimed Chinese healer is sentenced to 10 years in prison over the manslaughter death of a six-year-old diabetic boy who attended "slapping" workshops in Sydney.
Boy's deadly burst appendix after misdiagnosis a reminder to all doctors, coroner says
The NSW coroner says the death of a boy whose gangrenous appendix burst despite repeated trips to the doctor, serves as a reminder to clinicians that ignoring vital signs can be deadly.
Inside the dangerous mission to bring home White Island volcano victims
Elite soldiers risked their lives to retrieve six bodies from the deadly White Island volcano on Friday. Here's how the recovery played out.
Boris Johnson joins the likes of Margaret Thatcher while Labour grapples with 'oblivion'
Boris Johnson has gone from a buffoon to a Tory statesman. He's now got five years to get Brexit done and convince the UK it was worth all that pain, Linton Besser writes.
Tony Mokbel was stabbed seven times with a shiv in 'frenzied' prison yard attack, court hears
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Minutes after convicted drug lord Tony Mokbel was brutally stabbed in a prison yard, one of his attackers told the other "happy birthday bro", a court hears as it considers sentences for the inmates who stabbed the drug lord with improvised shivs.
I wasn't surprised when Hillary Clinton lost. I won't be surprised if Trump wins in 2020
When Zoe Daniel began her role as the ABC's Washington bureau chief, everyone told her Hillary Clinton would be President. She spent the next four years watching Donald Trump shape the world.
This is why the internet is so excited about the trailer for Promising Young Woman
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A new film from Australian Margot Robbie's production company is turning heads around the globe, and promising to subvert the narrative of "nice guys" revenge thriller style.
Very dangerous storms hit Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast bringing large hail, flash flooding
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Severe and dangerous storms are sweeping across parts of South-East Queensland, pummelling one community near Gympie with hail up to 10cm in diameter. On the Gold Coast, 76mm of rain fell in half an hour, catching motorists in flash floods.
Starc blasts through New Zealand top order after Australia posts strong total
After Australia posts 416 all out thanks to some gritty lower order batting before Mitchell Starc takes four wickets to put the hosts well in control in Perth.
Magpies star Dayne Beams steps away from AFL to deal with mental health
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Collingwood's Dayne Beams steps away from the AFL for an indefinite period as he continues to concentrate on his mental health, saying it and football feel like "competing priorities".
This dance company is keeping ancient Indigenous knowledge alive and well in the 21st century
Thirty years ago a South-African dancer, Vietnam veteran and African-American Arts activist founded Australia’s premiere Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company. Today their empowering legacy lives on in theatres and in a new digital archive.
What archaeologists unearthed while Sydney’s light rail was being constructed
Archaeologists unearth more than 37,000 artefacts while working on Sydney's light rail, with much of what is discovered being described as "part of Sydney's history".
Live: Labour counts cost after landslide win for Conservatives in UK election
Britain is waking up to a huge victory for Boris Johnson's Conservative Party at the general election, with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announcing he'll step down. Follow all the celebrations and commiserations in our live blog.
EU notes rise in foodborne outbreak illnesses and deaths in 2018
The number of people getting sick, being hospitalized and dying in foodborne outbreaks in Europe increased in 2018, according to the annual report on zoonoses. Salmonella caused almost one in three outbreaks last year with Salmonella Enteritidis behind one in five. Salmonella in egg products was the highest risk agent and food pair based on... Continue Reading
Cookie season in the midst of flour recalls
Most people know it’s unsafe to eat raw dough, but most only think of the dangers of raw eggs and the risk of Salmonella. In light of recent flour recalls, it’s important to remember that raw flour can be just as dangerous as raw eggs. There have been two separate flour recalls this week alone,... Continue Reading
Victim of E. coli O157:H7 outbreak sues ALDI in federal court over poison romaine
UPDATE— A common grower with multiple romaine fields in California’s Salinas growing region is likely responsible for all three current E. coli O157: H7 outbreaks. That was the word in a late Thursday update from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and California state government... Continue Reading
Six inmates held by Nebraska jail test positive for salmonella
Testing has revealed that six men incarcerated at Nebraska’s Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) became infected with salmonella, on or around November 22, 2019. Others also became sick around the same time period with similar symptoms but were not tested. All are recovering from their symptoms. Dr. Harbans Deol, medical director at the Nebraska Department of... Continue Reading
FSIS publishes report on foreign equivalency audit for Spain
An on-site audit team from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has found Spain’s food safety inspection system for raw and processed meat remains equivalent to that of the United States. The on-site equivalence verification audit team from FSIS visited Spain from May 20 through June 5, 2019. The public release of the report... Continue Reading
Quote of the Day
If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of the Union speeches, there wouldn’t be any inducement to go to heaven. Will Rogers
UN Speakers Push Population Reduction for “Climate Emergency”
[image: un-speakers-push-population-reduction-for-climate-emergency] To deal with the alleged “climate emergency,” reducing the number of people on the planet is high on the agenda among activists and speakers at the United Nations COP25 “climate” summit. The growing extremism and even paranoia among population-control advocates, who worry that more people will release more CO2 into the atmosphere, is reaching deafening levels. But the establishment media is largely keeping silent.
Cuba's Fuel Shortages Are Now Widespread
Due to a lack of fuel, Cuba resorts to animal traction to boost its agriculture and the transport of goods and people in rural areas *Daily Mail/AFP:* *Cuba manages to keep ploughing on in the face of US sanctions: Oxen and horses are the only option for farming and transportation in many parts of the country due to fuel shortages* * The nation was forced to function with just 30 percent of its fuel needs in September, rising to 60 in October * In recent weeks, some areas have had their garbage disposal done by horse and cart to save precious fuel * Cuba doesn't have enough ... more »
December 13th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1058
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 →
Friday December 13th – 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 →
Kangaroo Court – Chairman Nadler Stuns House Judiciary, Adjourns Hearing Without Notice – 10:00am Vote on Impeachment Friday…
The fiasco within the House Judiciary Committee assembling articles for impeachment went from partisan bias to unilaterally ridiculous when Chairman Nadler used banana republic tactics to adjourn the committee and simultaneously schedule a vote on the two articles of impeachment … Continue reading →
President Trump Was Absolutely Right To Ask Ukraine To Investigate The Bidens
* As of today, it appears that the House of Representatives is moving toward voting Articles of Impeachment against President Trump as early as next week. * Although the version of the Articles currently in circulation may change somewhat before the voting, all indications are that what we’re now looking at is substantially what they intend to go with. Really?? It looks like most everything they were previously talking about that sounded remotely serious is gone! * The “abuse of power” being referred to here consists entirely of dealings with the country of Ukraine occurring during ... more »
Not Too Cold for Nuclear Power
Originally posted on Science Matters: James Conca writes at Forbes Bitter Cold Stops Coal, While Nuclear Power Excels. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. As I woke up to Thanksgiving yesterday, I realized we in the Pacific Northwest had been cyclone bombed for the holiday. The Columbia Generating Station nuclear power plant just north of…
Picture Of The Day
Conservatives' British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures while speaking after winning his seat at the counting centre in Britain's general election in Uxbridge, Britain, December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *UK destined for Brexit as Johnson wins big* (Reuters).
Rockefeller: Controlling the Game
Jacob Nordangård has written a new book that should interest anyone who is interested in the history behind Climate alarmism: *Rockefeller: Controlling the Game* Ingemar Nordin, professor emiritus of Linköpings universitet writes: "The same day as Greta Thunberg was appointed Person of the Year by Time Magazine, the English edition of Rockefeller – Controlling the Game was released." "In the book you can read, among other things, about the close links between Time Magazine and the Rockefeller family. Time-Life Building is part of the Rockefeller Center and Time-Life founder Henr... more »
Can the Government Avoid the Mistakes of the 2008 Mortgage Crisis?
*Jeffrey Miron, Erin Partin* *Politics, Americas* [image: A foreclosed home for sale sits empty in Rochelle Park in Bergen County, New Jersey, March 25, 2015.] They made a step in the right direction, but it's not enough. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored-enterprises that supply affordable mortgages across the country, are cutting back on loans to certain risky borrowers. This appears to come at the direction of their regulating agency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). This reduction in risky loans may signal that the FHFA is anticipating an econ... more »
It's Not Stealthy, But It's A Fighter: The Russian Su-35
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUSSIA-MILITARY--RC1CD7039800.html] Moscow's counter to American air power. *Key Point:* The Su-35 is the best jet-age fighter ever made. The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will remain so until Russia succeeds in bringing its fifth-generation PAK-FA stealth fighter into production. Distinguished by its unrivaled maneuverability, most of the Su-35’s electronics and weapons... more »
These Are The Soldiers Who Help Move US Army Equipment
Trucks like this Army Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck, move supplies to Syria at the Syrian Logistics Cell operations center, Erbil, Iraq, November 29, 2019. US Army Reserve/Spc. Dakota Vanidestine *Business Insider/US Army: **Meet the US Army team that helped withdraw from Syria as the ISIS fight drags on* The US Army's Syrian Logistics Cell recently helped conduct the withdrawal of US forces from several bases in Syria. The 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC), the Syrian Logistics Cell (SLC), located in Erbil, Iraq, is composed of a small team of soldiers who pack a b... more »
For every shlemiel there’s a schlemazel
and every tyrant has the proletariat.But the victims often stop obeying and instead hang the dictator and his ministers. There are no longer telegraph poles but there are a few trees around. Or so it’s said. Think of that when the natural slaves tell us in the most pious oratory that the rest of us... more »
How Soon Before Trump Meets The Same Fate As Thanos?
I sure hope they vote because-- according to Quinnipiac polling-- over half the people under 35 would like to see Bernie as president. In 2016, millenials may not have liked Hillary much, but they really hated Trump and he got only 37% of the millennial vote. (Hillary got 55%, significantly down from Obama's 60%.) So is the Trump campaign reaching out to millennials this cycle? Yesterday, the *Washington Post*'s Allyson Chu took a look at one lame attempt that mostly had people laughing-- at Trump. Trump as Thanos! As the imbecile was railing and lashing out at House Democrats a... more »
Buyer Beware: India's Russian-Made Aircraft Carrier Was A Hunk Of Junk
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* But it was better than nothing. *Key point: *India has been a big buyer of Russian weapons for 50 years. Like a lot of countries, India wants the best weapons it can afford. But ideological and financial concerns mean there are a lot of things it won’t buy from the United States or Europe. That pretty much leaves, well, Russia. India has been a big buyer of Russian weapons for 50 years. Those haven’t been easy years for New Delhi. India’s defense contracts with Russia have consistently suffered delays and cost overruns. And the resulting hardware ... more »
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Outlines Upcoming Impeachment Trial and Process…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on Fox News to discuss the upcoming impeachment trial and the processes within the Senate that will be followed. McConnell states he will be working closely with White House counsel and the President’s lawyers. … Continue reading →
Bertrand Russell, "Three Passions"
*"Three Passions" * "Three passions have governed my life: The longings for love, the search for knowledge, And unbearable pity for the suffering of humankind. Love brings ecstasy and relieves loneliness. In the union of love I have seen In a mystic miniature the prefiguring vision Of the heavens that saints and poets have imagined. With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of people. I have wished to know why the stars shine. Love and knowledge led upwards to the heavens, But always pity brought me back to earth; Cries of pain reverberated in m... more »
"All It Takes..."
“Not knowing you can’t do something is sometimes all it takes to do it.” - Ally Carter
Is The U.S. Navy's New Ford-Class Carrier Program A Massive Mistake?
Reuters *Dan Grazier, National Interest*: *Did America Make a Big Mistake Building the New Ford-Class Carrier?* *Lot of problems.* Key point: The Ford-class makes a lot of promises but is very expensive and has had several issues. Pres. Donald Trump used the Navy’s next-generation aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, as a backdrop to unveil his vision for the next defense budget in March 2017. The moment was meant to symbolize his commitment to rebuilding the military, but it also positioned the president in front of a monument to the Navy’s and defense industry’s ability to ju... more »
Will The U.S. Senate Move To Acquit President Trump If He's Impeached?
*CNN:* *McConnell will move to acquit Trump if he's impeached, not merely dismiss charges, 2 Republican senators say * Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to hold a final vote to acquit President Donald Trump, should he be impeached, when a majority of senators believe his trial has run its course instead of holding a vote on dismissing the articles of impeachment, two Republican senators told CNN on Wednesday. Republicans want to have a vote on acquittal -- to clear the President of the charges against him -- not simply rely on a 51-vote threshold procedural motio... more »
Someone Interfered In The UK Election, And It Wasn’t Russia
Ladies and gentlemen I have here at my fingertips indisputable proof that egregious election meddling took place in the United Kingdom on Thursday. Before you get all excited, no, it wasn’t the Russians. It wasn’t the Chinese, the Iranians, Cobra Command or the Legion of […]
Look Out Kim Jong-Un: South Korea's Daewoo K2 Rifle Is A Real Killer
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Better than the M-16. *Key point:* The design and adoption of the K2 was a major milestone for South Korea. In the late twentieth century, one of the hallmarks of a modern military was a country’s ability to design and manufacture its own rifles. South Korea, an emerging military power, took that to heart and produced the K2 assault rifle. A blend of good ideas borrowed from other rifles, the K2 has served Republic of Korea forces for 35 years and with a raft of upgrades will serve for years more to come. After the Korean War, the Republic of Ko... more »
How America Is Doubling-Down on Missile Defense
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Asia* [image: Reuters] A new arms race? *Key point:* China and Russia aren't happy about America's progress with missile defense. The Navy is modernizing its destroyers and cruisers with Aegis radar technology equipped with new multi-mission signal processors, kill assessment systems, radio frequency upgrades and various on-board circuits, service officials said. The upgrades are part of an intense service effort to better arm its fleet of destroyers and cruisers with modernized Aegis radar technologies engineered to both help the ships better attack... more »
Russia Got Its Hands On A U.S. Tomahawk Missile In Syria (And Plans To Counter Them)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Sometimes missiles fail to explode. *Key point: *If it’s just a question of jamming the Tomahawk, then the United States will modify the missile’s systems to compensate for that jamming. Here’s a tip: if you don’t want the enemy to capture your weapons, then don’t use them. But if you’re afraid to use them because they might be captured, then what are good are they? Russia is crowing that it has recovered America’s Tomahawk cruise missiles that were launched in Syria but failed to explode. Russian officials have promised that examining tw... more »
The Royal Navy Isn't Done Yet: Great Britain Is Replacing Its Type 45 Destroyer
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* The Type 26 will enter service in the mid-2020s. *Key point: *Cost considerations are driving the Royal Navy's procurement plans. The Royal Navy may already have identified a possible replacement for its Type 45 destroyers. A version of the new Type 26 frigate, which should enter service with the U.K. fleet in the mid-2020s, ultimately could replace the air-defense-optimized Type 45s beginning in the 2030s. The prospect of developing an air-defense variant of the Type 26 offers some hope to the United Kingdom’s beleaguered naval shipbuilders that t... more »
Good news for Trump
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected Prime Minister of the UK. This proved to be a leading indicator of politics in the US, as Reagan was elected a year later. In June 2016, British voters opted to leave the European Union. Here’s what I said the very next day: Of course this is good news […] The post Good news for Trump appeared first on Econlib.
Ontario raises LP affiliation limit to 25%, opens cannabis retail market
Ontario will begin accepting cannabis store applications in January, with authorizations starting at about 20 per month beginning in April, the province’s Ministry of the Attorney General announced today. The province did not say how the 20 stores will be allocated among the hundreds of operator licence applications expected to flood into the Alcohol and […] Ontario raises LP affiliation limit to 25%, opens cannabis retail market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
fentanyl news
8-4-19 *According* to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, almost 80 percent of fentanyl seized in 2017 was interdicted at U.S. Postal Service and express consignment carrier facilities, having been shipped in small quantities from China…. According to Homeland Security, more fentanyl in larger volumes is seized at land crossings, but the fentanyl seized from mail and express consignment carrier facilities is far more potent with purities of over 90 percent versus Mexico-sourced fentanyl that is often diluted to less than 10 percent…. China has grown to become the largest mass ... more »
Neighbour tackles gunman to the ground following domestic violence incident in Adelaide
A neighbour describes how he tackled a gunman who was fleeing the scene of a domestic violence incident at a home in Adelaide's north-west this morning.
Lambing rates 'best in a decade' thanks to cluster fencing
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Lambing rates in western Queensland are the best they have been in a decade, despite more than eight years of drought, and graziers say it is almost certainly due to exclusion fencing.
Plans scrapped for nuclear waste dump in Flinders Ranges
Resources Minister Matt Canavan says Wallerberdina Station will no longer be considered after a community ballot returns a slim majority against the facility.
Weinstein's offer of $36m settlement for alleged victims labelled 'unfair'
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A multi-million-dollar settlement proposed to end most of the civil action against former Hollywood produce Harvey Weinstein is dismissed by representatives for one of his accusers.
These Australians say they have proof Turkey is exaggerating its successes in Syria
Conflict zones like the Turkey-Syria border are hotspots for fake news and misinformation. But among the photos and videos uploaded to social media are clues that can be used to sort the truth from the spin — if you know where to look.
Australian skin banks could run out of skin. Here's how you can help
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A skin donation is about as thin as tissue paper and leaves just a tiny graze on the skin. But with life-saving stocks at constant risk of running out, there's one thing each of us can do to help out — and it doesn't hurt a bit.
Koala plans frozen in a forest of red tape
Plans designed to protect koalas across New South Wales are taking years to be approved the State Government, according to councils.
New spy boss becomes the first woman to lead major Australian intelligence agency
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Rachel Noble, the head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, will become the new head of the Australian Signals Directorate, the agency tasked with intercepting foreign communications.
Noosa Councillor jailed for three years for child sex abuse
Former Noosa deputy mayor Frank Pardon is jailed for indecently assaulting a young teenage girl over several months in the 1990s. The custodial sentence means he's automatically been stripped of his council role.
Adelaide restaurant worker was stabbed 80 times, court told
A court hears Adelaide woman Kim Chau, who was murdered in the luxury city home of two high-ranking public servants, was stabbed 80 times.
Stock trader would get drunk at lunch and rob banks in the 70s, Sydney court hears
A 1970s Sydney stock trader pleads guilty over 40-year-old bank robberies, after telling police he would commit the crimes during his lunch break to support his gambling habit.
UK Labour savages 'worse than useless' Corbyn as electoral defeat unfolds
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MPs facing defeat in former Labour strongholds publicly blame Jeremy Corbyn for the looming Conservative landslide, with calls for the party's divisive leader to fall on his sword and resign.
Students 'locked down' more than 250 times in past two years in Queensland schools
Queensland students have been forced to urgently find shelter more than 250 times in the past two years, as schools grapple with threats coming from inside their communities.
'NZ isn't the only place people visit live volcanoes': Ardern defends tourism after White Island disaster
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged people to reserve judgement on volcano tourism until the deadly eruption is investigated.
Sue Neill-Fraser's family 'extremely emotional' as murder appeal delayed
A new appeal hearing for convicted murderer Sue Neill-Fraser could be delayed by a further two months due to the unavailability of her legal team, a Tasmanian court hears.
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