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Turkish President Erdogan Announces Plan To Send Troops To Libya After Tripoli Request
*Al Jazeera:* *Erdogan announces plan to send troops to Libya* *Turkish PM to seek his parliament's support in January following Tripoli-based govt's request for military backing.* Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced military backing for Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), now that the north African country requested it. In a speech in Ankara on Thursday, Erdogan said on January 7 he will present a bill to the Turkish Parliament on deployment legislation. "Since there is an invitation [from Libya] right now, we will accept it,... more »
People My Age Should Be Celebrating Their Better Selves By Embracing Bernie And Rejecting Trump And The Democrats' B-Team-- Biden, Buttigieg And Bloomberg
On Christmas Eve, the *Washington Post* published a report by Sarah Pullian Bailey about the civil war inside American evangelism sparked by the now widely-know *Christianity Today* editorial on the Trump’s immorality and unfitness to serve in office (including an unambiguous call to the Senate to remove him from office). It was read by millions of Christians and was debated on radio and TV talk shows. Trump called the magazine, “left-wing” but the cancellation of subscriptions by his Jesus-denying followers was overwhelmed by new subscriptions, presumably by Christians who agree w... more »
Gotham City Digest
(Where we hope Trump was haunted by Jeffrey Epstein as Marley and Andrew Johnson as the Ghost of Impeachment Past, Nixon as the Ghost of Impeachment Present and Elijah Cummings as the Ghost of Impeachment to Come.) ------------------------------ Snipers for land protectors?! Do any of my Canadian friends know about this? Kinda puts an evil twist to the adage of always getting their man, eh? ------------------------------ I would've said Hannibal Lecter but that's just me. ------------------------------ "Potential side effects may include choking to death and turning into... more »
China's Huawei Continues to Move Around US Sanctions
*December 26, 2019 *(Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - By establishing facilities in Europe to produce components, Chinese telecom giant Huawei is continuing the process of circumventing US sanctions amid a wider US-led trade war aimed at artificially quelling the growing trend of foreign companies outcompeting long-entrenched US monopolies. US State Department-funded media platform, Voice of America, in an article titled, "Sanctions-Hit Huawei Plans Components Plant in Europe," would claim: *Chinese telecommunications group Huawei is working on a plan to build its own components at a site in... more »
Too Much Snow For Rudolf!
By Paul Homewood There’s always some absurd story at Xmas. This year it’s the poor reindeer! It’s been a race against time to bring in the reindeer from their mountain summer grazing ground, but today Per-Martin Kuhmunen, a 39-year-old Sami herder is triumphant. "We brought them in today," he grins as he […]
How a plagiarized eye image in the NEJM was discovered
The Images in Clinical Medicine section of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is prime real estate for physicians and others wanting to share a compelling picture with their colleagues. But earlier this month, an eye specialist in Michigan saw double when he looked at the Dec. 5, 2019, installment of the feature. Depicted … Continue reading How a plagiarized eye image in the NEJM was discovered
Frustrating Big Brother about firearms
We're seeing more and more talk from the political extremes in the USA concerning imposing their views on others, or violently rejecting such attempts. A good example may be found in Virginia right now. A newly-elected Democrat majority is threatening to impose draconian restrictions on firearms rights, which has led to a backlash where almost 90% of the counties in the state have passed resolutions declaring themselves "Second Amendment sanctuary zones", or words to that effect. The language from both sides is becoming more heated, and I think there are serious implications for... more »
China's Stealth Fighters and Stealth Bombers Have a Big Problem
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Chinese industry still is struggling to manufacture arguably the most important subsystems for these new planes. Their engines. The Chinese military is building up a meaningful force of J-20 stealth fighters, Y-20 strategic airlifters and other high-tech military aircraft while also developing a new stealth fighter, fighter-bomber and heavy bomber. But for all of these advancements, Chinese industry still is struggling to manufacture arguably the most important subsystems for these new planes. Their engines. Aviation website Alert 5 spotted a stock-... more »
Why China's J-20 Is A Problem For America (And It Has Zero to Do with Stealth)
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * During the performance, the J-20 opened its missile bay doors to reveal four PL-15 missiles accompanied by two PL-10 missiles on either side. *Key point:* The J-20’s two side-mounted PL-10 missiles, while less conspicuous than their long-range counterpart, are a key factor in the J-20’s operational versatility. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force made waves at the 2018 Zhuhai Airshow with the latest showing of their flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20. As is common with airshow coverage, large swaths of the ensuing comment... more »
Sad Day: How Hitler's Battleship Sunk the Pride of the Royal Navy
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Like a pack of lions, the chasing British battleships Rodney and King George V caught and engaged Bismarck at a range of 16,000 yards. The German gunners’ return fire was ineffective, and the helpless Bismarck was torn apart. *Key Point:* Here is the story of the death of the HMS Hood. The British Admiralty Board of Enquiry into the loss of the battlecruiser HMS *Hood*, presided over by Vice Admiral Sir Geoffrey Blake, concluded, “The sinking of *Hood* was due to a hit from *Bismarck*’s 15-inch shell in or ... more »
Can the Common Cold Kill You?
*Peter Barlow* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] There is, of course, more than one way for someone to become very sick after infection with a respiratory virus. Most people know that the flu can kill. Indeed, the so-called Spanish flu killed 50 million people in 1918 – more than were killed in the first world war. But what about the common cold? Can you really catch your death? The cold is a collection of symptoms – coughing, sneezing, a runny nose, tiredness and perhaps a fever – rather than a defined disease. Although it shares a lot with the initial symptoms with the flu, i... more »
Hitler Rose Germany From The Ashes, And Then Completely Destroyed It
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Adolf Hitler rose from obscurity to lead the Nazi Party to power in Germany and embarked on a campaign of conquest and destruction. Born in Branau, Austria, on April 20, 1889, Adolf Hitler rose to lead the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1920s and was appointed the nation’s chancellor in 1933. As a boy, Hitler was abused by his father, a low level officer in the civil service, and adored his mother. He was a frustrated artist who failed to gain entry into the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. *Adolf Hitler in World War I* An ardent nationalis... more »
What Does This Mean: Russia Says RS-28 Sarmat ICBM Has "Unlimited Range"
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * This nuclear missile deserves a closer look. *Key point*: It is much too early to conclude that Sarmat development is back on track Of the six strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin at his oft-cited 2018 annual state-of-the-nation address, “RS-28 Sarmat” is among the most consequential. Dubbed “Satan 2” in NATO reporting, Putin *described* Sarmat as a “heavy,” uninterceptable ICBM with “practically unlimited range.” *Sarmat* has since been hailed as the imminent future of Russian counterforce capability; a 200-ton, mach 10, ... more »
What Made The Nazi War Machine So Hard To Defeat?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* With a long tradition of military excellence, the German Army was harnessed for conquest by Hitler and the Nazis. With the end of World War I, the German Army had not been defeated in the field. Surrender had come due to depleted resources and war weariness at home. When the proud German soldiers returned to their country from war-torn France and Belgium, they were welcomed as heroes. The bitter terms of the Versailles Treaty placed the vast majority of blame for the Great War on Germany, sowiang the seeds of the Nazi rise to power and... more »
Hunter Biden’s Arkansas child support case could open Pandora’s box for the Bidens
Court Filing: Hunter Biden earned $156M from Ukraine corruption December 25, 2019 Hunter Biden is facing new accusations of money laundering from Ukraine in the ongoing court case against an alleged mother of his child. One America’s Kristian Rouz looks into the matter. . Arkansas Online makes it appear that the case may be heating up to the point that Hunter Biden’s three Arkansas attorneys withdrew, citing an “irreconcilable conflict” pursuant to Rule 1.16(a) of the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct. Among other things, Biden will have to reveal his income for five years, emp... more »
We Asked, You Answered: Here’s How The Climate Changed Your Lives In 2019
No matter where you live, climate change will find you
Fire engulfs Adelaide Hills tyre business but nearby petrol station saved
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As firefighters in the Adelaide Hills continue to battle the Cudlee Creek blaze, residents in Mount Barker received an unwelcome shock when an industrial fire sent plumes of smoke above their town.
Dr. Mercola Responds: Washington Post Publishes Defamatory Lies about Dr. Mercola
We have excerpted an important message from Dr. Joseph Mercola. It's his response to a hit piece run "accidentally in draft mode" by The Washington Post's Lena Sun. WaPo has been vicious to families with vaccine injured children. I wrote... more »
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*Political mathematics leading to disastrous outcomes* Following a growing trend in education called critical mathematics, the Seattle Public School system recently released a framework incorporating ethnic studies into their K-12 mathematics curriculum. It has a noble objective: To reduce the disparity in mathematics achievement between white students and students of color by teaching how different cultures have developed and employed mathematics through time. But instead of equipping students to understand mathematics better so they can succeed, the new framework will leave stude... more »
Reforms and Growth May Lead to Rise in Brazil’s Sovereign Rating
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The continued progress of tax reforms and the increased pace of economic growth will be the two main factors that may lead Brazil to a sovereign rating raise in 2020 by international rating agencies. But they do not envision an easy time for the government: the year of regional elections […] The post Reforms and Growth May Lead to Rise in Brazil’s Sovereign Rating appeared first on The Rio Times.
Marijuana Cultivation Could Place Brazil as Major Exporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The tremendous agricultural potential and favorable climate conditions for cannabis cultivation could make Brazil a major exporter of the plant, according to research conducted by ADWA Cannabis, a startup focused on developing technologies for the grass production chain. In partnership with the UFV (Federal University of Viçosa) and through the […] The post Marijuana Cultivation Could Place Brazil as Major Exporter appeared first on The Rio Times.
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*100 scientific papers: CO2 has minuscule effect on climate* Increasing evidence destroys primary claim of alarmists Within the past few years, more than 50 papers have been added to a compilation of scientific studies that refute the primary claim of climate-change activists that CO2 causes global warming. The papers compiled by the NoTricksZone website, now numbering 106, find that CO2 has a minuscule effect on climate. Words such as "negligible" are used to describe CO2's effect on the climate. A 2019 paper, for example, noted that the "enhancement of the atmospheric greenhouse... more »
Israeli Jets Strike Gaza in Retaliation After Rocket Siren Forces Netanyahu to Seek Shelter
Israeli Jets Strike Gaza in Retaliation After Rocket Siren Forces Netanyahu to Seek Shelter by https://www.rt.com/ The Israeli military has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes against alleged ‘terrorist targets’ in Gaza, after rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave forced PM Netanyahu to interrupt a campaign speech and seek cover. – The IDF confirmed …
Israeli Army Chief Made It Clear: A Collision With Iran Is Almost Inevitable
Israeli Army Chief Made It Clear: A Collision With Iran Is Almost Inevitable by Amos Harel, https://www.haaretz.com/ In resolute speech on Mideast threats, Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi implied Israel attacks Iranian weapon convoys smuggled through Iraq. He also warned of a conflict up north – Over the years, the annual lecture at the conference in …
Back to the Future
Babs is back in town Poor Lyse Doucet. People have been confusing her with Barbara Plett Usher for nigh on twenty years. And now comes this: *David Collier*: Dear BBC News, you managed to run a whole segment on Christians in Bethlehem at Christmas without once telling viewers Christian numbers have fallen because of Islamist persecution. In fact, you even blamed the Jews. Well done (🤮). A bonus earned for Lyse Doucet. David. *Lyce Doucet*: Thanks David. I am not in Bethlehem nor reporting on it. Best wishes of the season to you. Yes, even the great David Collier mixes them up. And... more »
Real Madrid Want Flamengo in World Soccer Club Association
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The trip to Qatar for the World Cup yielded Flamengo contacts and information about the world club association, founded in November to discuss the new 24-team World Cup with FIFA, which will be played as of 2021, but also a regular soccer league that would encompass all continents. The Brazilian […] The post Real Madrid Want Flamengo in World Soccer Club Association appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro’s Bizarre Agency Appointments Ignite Brazil’s Culture Wars
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Directorships of public agencies have long been treated as patronage appointments in Brazil; one of the perks of attaining office. As such they represent an opportunity for an incoming President to reward their loyal supporters with plum positions and to exert some influence, in this case, on the broader national […] The post Bolsonaro’s Bizarre Agency Appointments Ignite Brazil’s Culture Wars appeared first on The Rio Times.
Alleged Fundamentalists Claim Bomb Attack on ‘Porta dos Fundos’ Producer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Three hooded men who claim to be from the "Nationalist Popular Insurgency Fundamentalist Command of the Brazilian Family" recorded a video, which began to be posted on social media on Wednesday, December 25th, claiming responsibility for the bomb attack against the 'Porta dos Fundos' production company . . . To […] The post Alleged Fundamentalists Claim Bomb Attack on ‘Porta dos Fundos’ Producer appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Rage of Chile’s Pensioners
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The low pensions are one of the main reasons for the protests that have been going on in the country for months. Maria Angélica Moya Reyes says she simply cannot live from it and looks through her green glasses at the bank statement she is holding in front of her. […] The post The Rage of Chile’s Pensioners appeared first on The Rio Times.
A year of ineffective climate madness looms
I expect to see a lot of meaninglessly symbolic green action in response to the hysterical noise-making, but skeptics have a chance to win big in 2020. The post A year of ineffective climate madness looms appeared first on CFACT .
Cash cows: Meat, milk and renewables
“Biogas,” is increasingly being produced from cow manure and other animal waste. The post Cash cows: Meat, milk and renewables appeared first on CFACT.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 12/26/19"
*Updated frequently as available.* ◆ Gregory Mannarino YouTube Channel Website: - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 12/26/19 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (currently at 152.4%), it is likely to return -2.8% a year fro... more »
"There May Be Trouble Ahead..."
"There may be trouble ahead, But while there’s moonlight and music and love and romance, Let’s face the music and dance." - Irving Berlin, 1888-1989, American songwriter, “Follow the Fleet”
The Poet: David Whyte, “The Winter of Listening"
*“The Winter of Listening"* “No one but me by the fire, my hands burning red in the palms while the night wind carries everything away outside. All this petty worry, while the great cloak of the sky grows dark and intense round every living thing. What is precious inside us does not care to be known by the mind in ways that diminish its presence. What we strive for in perfection is not what turns us into the lit angel we desire, what disturbs and then nourishes has everything we need. What we hate in ourselves is what we cannot know in ourselves, but what is true to the pattern does not... more »
Never Trust a Failing Empire
The Washington Post, through documents released through the Freedom of Information Act, has published a long investigation into Afghanistan. Journalists have collected over 400 testimonies from American diplomats, NATO generals and other NATO personnel, that show that reports about Afghanistan were falsified to deceive the public about the real situation on the ground.
How Hitler’s Arado Ar-234 Jet Bomber Shocked the World
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This is the true story of how Nazi Germany’s Arado Ar-234 jet bomber put everyone on notice. *Key Point:* Could it have changed the course of World War II? When the Arado Ar-234 Blitz jet bomber first appeared in the skies of Europe, most Allied airmen did not know what it was. Many had never heard of jet engines, let alone a jet bomber. Fewer still knew that the Ar-234 was a shining star in Adolf Hitler’s constellation of wonder weapons, the super-secret and super-technology arsenal that the Führer hoped would rev... more »
How Two Nazi Snipers Showed The World They Can Change History
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * One shot, one kill. *Key Point*: Snipers changed the shape and dynamics of battle on the Eastern Front during World War II. The three Soviet tanks edged forward slowly as the drivers scanned for the concealed Germans that lay ahead. The lead tank suddenly clanked to a stop and swung its long barrel around. It looked much like one of Hannibal’s elephants with its trunk raised, sniffing the air before its planned lunge forward toward the hapless enemy. The Wehrmacht troops were in a precarious situation. They lacked air support there as the... more »
Why China Could Soon Be Flying Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Not good news for America and its Pacific allies. *Key point: *The Chinese are likely interested in the Su-57 for training and R&D purposes. Having formally cleared the Su-57 for export earlier this month, Russia is poised to pitch their fifth-generation fighter to China. Speaking at the LIMA-2019 Aerospace and Maritime exhibition, Rostec official *Viktor Kladov *looked to the future of the Sino-Russian arms trade: "China has recently taken delivery of 24 Su-35 aircraft, and in the next two years [China] will make a decision to either procure additi... more »
Let’s Talk about Gun Death
I snagged this most excellent comment to an article written by Walter Williams titled “Virginia’s Second Amendment Attack” posted at Townhall on Christmas day. The comment is by American Loving Patriot and reads as follows: There are 30,000 gun related deaths per year by firearms, and this number is not disputed. U.S. population 328,735,259 as of Monday, May 6, 2019. Do the math: 0.0000912588% of the population dies from gun related actions each year. Statistically speaking, this is insignificant! What is never told, however, is a breakdown of those 30,000 deaths, to put them in per... more »
China vs US Space Force
One litmus test of whether or not you're doing the right thing in America is gauging the Chinese reaction to it. They're unhappy about a lot that President Trump has done, which means that he's doing a lot right. The Communist Chinese are outraged that the US created a dedicated space force. They verbally attacked its creation earlier this week by labeling it a 'direct threat to outer space peace and security'. Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters that China is 'deeply concerned about it and resolutely opposed to it'. 'The relevant U.S. actions are a serious violation... more »
Whom Will You Follow? - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Are we sinners all?* *The Priest will judge, God will Love* *Whom will you follow?* *© **2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: I wrote this a few days ago and published it for the first time on my blog today, the 26th of December, 2019 in the haiku style of poetry. The inspiration came after watch a drama, documentary on the life of Jesus Christ.* *If you liked this poem and would like to read more of my poetry, please click upon the link provided below:* *Poetry by M.N. Hopkins*
Comanche takes back the Sydney to Hobart lead early on day two
Two-time line honours winner Comanche continues to dominate the early going in the Sydney to Hobart, despite briefly falling as far back as fourth position overnight.
France bars 24-million-euro painting from leaving country
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The French Culture Minister hopes the 30-month ban will be enough time to raise the money needed to buy the Renaissance painting, which was discovered hanging in an elderly woman's kitchen.
New Zealand made to rue missed opportunities on Boxing Day
The Black Caps have had to wait 32 years to play a Test match at the MCG, but after a brilliant start, a resilient Steve Smith innings has left the tourists pondering what might have been.
Typhoon Phanfone kills at least 20 people in the Philippines, displaces thousands
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A deadly storm hit the Philippines on Christmas Eve, killing more than a dozen people and dampening celebrations in the predominantly Catholic nation.
Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Convicted of International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 19, 2019 Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Convicted of International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy A woman … Continue reading →
Illegal US Immigrant Wanted in Guatemala for Massacre-Sexual Assault of Indigenous Guatemalans Sentenced for Illegal Reentry
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 20, 2019 Guatemalan National Sentenced for Illegal Reentry Government presented evidence that defendant participated in … Continue reading →
In the Sights of Bolivia’s New Leaders: Community Radio Stations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the course of the changeover, the four state media institutions (ABI news agency, Cambio daily newspaper, Radio Red Patria Nuevo and Bolivia TV) were immediately taken over, and now the community radios are threatened with closure. The indigenous radio stations "Red de Radios de los Pueblos Originarios" ("Original Peoples […] The post In the Sights of Bolivia’s New Leaders: Community Radio Stations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Celebrities Lead Criticism of Bolsonaro on Social Media
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A children's YouTuber, a rap singer, and an Argentine chef lead the fierce "opposition bench" to President Jair Bolsonaro and his sons on social media. Felipe Neto, from children's humor programs, Marcelo D2, from songs about violence against youths in the suburbs, and Paola Carosella move with ease into the […] The post Celebrities Lead Criticism of Bolsonaro on Social Media appeared first on The Rio Times.
Antifascist Fan Clubs Multiply in Brazilian Soccer Stands
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the emergence of the first anti-fascist political organizations, dating from the period when Benito Mussolini was elected Prime Minister of Italy in 1922, fascism and political positioning to combat extreme right-wing ideals go hand-in-hand. In soccer, Corinthian democracy flourished when it called for more rights in times of dictatorship, […] The post Antifascist Fan Clubs Multiply in Brazilian Soccer Stands appeared first on The Rio Times.
Accident Between Car and Motorcycle Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A 16-year-old teenager and a 20-year-old woman died yesterday, December 25th, in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car in Realengo, on the western side of Rio de Janeiro. According to the Fire Department, the vehicles crashed around 5 AM. No information was provided as to whether the victims […] The post Accident Between Car and Motorcycle Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Carlos Bolsonaro Discloses That Witzel Will Plant Evidence and Conduct a Search in his Home
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Carlos Bolsonaro, constantly surprising and being surprised on social media, was warned by a profile with over 100,000 followers that the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, is organizing a surprise for him in the coming days. The intel would have come from a "reliable source". According to the […] The post Carlos Bolsonaro Discloses That Witzel Will Plant Evidence and Conduct a Search in his Home appeared first on The Rio Times.
Iran Can Really Build Submarines?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * What does this mean for Middle Eastern security? *Key point: *Certain technical questions notwithstanding, the inauguration of the Fateh class suggests that Iran is moving ahead with its Naval modernization program. In yet another milestone on Tehran’s path to becoming a self-sustaining regional power, Iranian state news *announced *the Iranian Navy has commissioned its first homemade submarine. The new Fateh-class vessel was unveiled by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani late last week, at a ceremony held at the Bandar Abbas naval base. Iranian Defe... more »
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