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'Uncivilised behaviour': Chinese city shames people for wearing pyjamas in public
Chinese authorities apologise for naming and shaming people for wearing pyjamas after publishing their photos along with their surnames, partially-redacted IDs and headshots.
Should drivers who park in disability spots lose their licences?
The Queensland Government is weighing up changes to its disability parking scheme, which could see a significant increase in fines. But a Brisbane woman says rule-breakers should cop demerit points.
Wiggles' star Greg Page released from hospital following heart attack on stage
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The yellow Wiggle will now "begin a journey of rest and recovery at home" after suffering a heart attack and going into cardiac arrest at a concert for bushfire aid last week.
Anti-nuclear campaigners sceptical of plan to reopen mothballed uranium mine
The company behind a proposal to restart uranium mining in north-east South Australia says it will be ready to begin production within a year if prices improve, but conservationists aren't so sure.
Cancer fraudster Belle Gibson's home raided over $500,000 in unpaid fines
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Belle Gibson, who made hundreds of thousands claiming alternative therapies cured her brain cancer which later proved to be fake, has her home raided by sheriffs seeking to recoup more than $500,000 in outstanding fines.
Coronavirus cases in China rise to 440, with nine dead
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China's National Health Commission says 440 people in 13 Chinese provinces are now infected with the new strain of coronavirus, with nine people dying — and there is evidence of respiratory transmission from patient to patient.
Ashleigh Barty keeps Australian Open hopes on track with second-round win
After a brief scare in the opening round, the world number one produces a solid display to secure a berth in the third round at Melbourne Park, as she looks to become the first Australian in 42 years to lift the women's trophy.
LNP 'stunt' spreading misinformation, says Health Minister after Maleny Dairies tender criticism
Family-owned Maleny Dairies' milk flies off the shelves in an outpouring of community support after the company accused the Queensland Government of hypocrisy for overlooking them in a tender decision.
Why are people so angry? The whole sports grants saga explained
Claims of sports rorts are all over the news. Get up to speed quickly with the year's biggest political scandal — who did what, when, and why people are angry.
Council probed over claims staff used beer-funded bank account to buy shares in racehorse
A Victorian council is under investigation over allegations staff used money from doing private jobs and selling drinks to start a bank account that funded a staff fishing charter, race days and shares in a racehorse.
Bushfires are the latest worry for retailers as consumer confidence wilts
Given the devastation caused by months of fire, it is hardly surprising consumer confidence has wilted again, and that means there is likely to be little respite for struggling retailers.
Meghan Markle's father Thomas to defend his reputation in a new documentary
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The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is seeking to defend his reputation in a new documentary but says he fears he will never speak to his daughter or her husband, Prince Harry, again.
Great Australian Bight oil drilling approval to be challenged in Federal Court
The Wilderness Society claims oil company Equinor failed to adequately consult environmental groups and Indigenous people before NOPSEMA granted it approval to drill off coastal SA.
Brisbane AFLW player Jess Wuetschner struck by lightning
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Just weeks out from the start of a new AFLW season, Brisbane's Jessica Wuetschner is recovering after being struck by lightning while working on a crane at the Port of Brisbane.
The Empire’s War On Oppositional Journalism Continues To Escalate
Journalist Glenn Greenwald has been charged by the Bolsonaro government in Brazil with the same prosecutorial angle used by the US to target WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Per The New York Times: Citing intercepted messages between Mr. Greenwald and the hackers, prosecutors say the journalist […]
The Onion... But: Swing Voter Really Relates To Buttigieg’s Complete Lack Of Conviction
Writing for *Politico* Magazine over the weekend, John Harris noted that Mayo Pete's "teacher’s-pet glibness and implacable careerism" may be desirable traits for many voters. Other voters can't get beyond the big Mayo Pete problem, that no amount of slick p.r. will ever alter: his obvious lack of a soul. Mayo turned 38 yesterday. Mayo goes bad. Some professionalisms advice: "Once you open the jar, keep it tightly sealed in the fridge when not in use. Unlike ketchup or BBQ sauce, open mayo shouldn’t be stored at room temperature. Once you open the jar, keep it tightly sealed in th... more »
Exactly what Does Sequence Mean in T?
What exactly does sequence me an in mathematics? This is a matter that older people and lots of students are asking themselves when they begin to learn mathematics. Even though definition of doesn’t mean what it may appear like, it can be a very equally important element within the process of mastering mathematics. It is important to comprehend what arrangement way in math before attempting english essay to learn a new math idea. Except if the concept was presented with the appropriate sequence, A student who has started studying mathematics would be unable to comprehend any sequenc... more »
"I've Been Quite Aware..."
“You know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, and I've been quite aware of their total contempt for the people of the country.” - Gore Vidal And how are YOU doing, Good Citizen? ○ Madame Defarge, where are you now that we need you?
Trials and Fib-ulations
From Mother Jones: It took less than two hours in the Senate impeachment trial on Tuesday for a member of President Donald Trump’s defense team to tell an outright lie. Original DVD cover White House Counsel Pat Cipollone began by complaining about … Continue reading →
Turkey's Air Force Is In Ruin, But Neither Russia Nor Iran Is To Blame
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Ankara did this to itself. *Key Point:* The trouble began with a coup... Fighter pilots aren't cheap. The U.S. Air Force estimates that training a new pilot to fly a plane like the F-35 costs $11 million. And that doesn't count the priceless experience of a veteran pilot who has been flying for years. That's why the U.S. Air Force is willing to offer half-million-dollar bonuses to retain experienced fighter pilots. So a nation that throws its fighter pilots in jail is not just wasting money, but also an extremely valuable resource. Yet in the name of ... more »
Asia's Arms Race: The Fight For Aircraft Carriers Has Begun
*Richard A. Bitzinger* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GLOBAL-DECADE-SATELLITE-IMAGES-RC2I1E915Z3Y.html] It's China versus India. *Key Point:* As China and India fight for aircraft carriers, will they even matter in future warfare? Aircraft carriers, it seems, are all the rage nowadays in Asia. Long written off by some as bulky, oversized “cruise missile magnets,” the flattop appears to be enjoying a new lease-of-life as of late. Until quite recently, only two nations in the Asia-Pacific operated fixed-wing carriers: India with a 50-year-old-plus e... more »
North Korea Is Becoming More Assertive—And That's A Big Mistake For Kim
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, * As Trump makes these and other concessions, Kim has been making none. *Key point: *Something must be wrong internally. North Korean tyrant Kim Jong-un late last month promised to “shift to a shocking actual action”; hinted he would no longer honor a “commitment” to a testing moratorium; and “confirmed that the world will witness a new strategic weapon.” There was also a reference to “the ultra-modern weapon system.” Kim’s threats were delivered during the four-day 5th Plenary Meeting of the 7th Central Committee of the ruling Workers’ Party, which ... more »
Jim Willie: Gold Trade Usage & Price Effect
Jim Willie: Gold Trade Usage & Price Effect by Jim Willie, http://www.goldenjackass.com/, via http://www.goldseek.com/ Some basic logic must come to the table in the Gold pricing mechanism. The easiest way to keep the Gold price down is NOT TO USE IT IN TRADE, NOR IN BANKING RESERVES, and to relegate it to the sidelines as …
Ike Was RIGHT — Beware Military Industrial Complex — War Without End
Ike Was RIGHT — Beware Military Industrial Complex — War Without End by Eric Margolis, https://ericmargolis.com/ “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist. – Now this conjunction …
Palestinian Child in Solitary Confinement in Israel Jail for 27 Days
Palestinian Child in Solitary Confinement in Israel Jail for 27 Days by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ PLO’s Committee of Prisoners and Freed Prisoners announced on Sunday that a Palestinian child, Mus’ab Abu Ghazalah, 15, from Jerusalem, has been in solitary confinement in an Israeli jail for 27 days. Abu Ghazalah was incarcerated in solitary confinement due to his …
Worst Lie Since Fake Claim Sparked Iraq War? OPCW Report Behind Syria Bombings Was Altered, Whistleblower Tells UNSC
Worst Lie Since Fake Claim Sparked Iraq War? OPCW report behind Syria Bombings Was Altered, Whistleblower Tells UNSC by https://www.rt.com/ A former inspector with the OPCW has accused the chemical weapons watchdog of issuing a sanitized report on the alleged 2018 attack in Douma, Syria, arguing it ignored serious reservations of its own fact-finding team. …
US Officials Admit Covert Tech Program Is Fueling Iran Protests
US Officials Admit Covert Tech Program Is Fueling Iran Protests by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After major protests hit multiple cities across Iran in November following a drastic government slash in gasoline subsidies which quickly turned anti-regime, broad internet outages were reported — some lasting as long as a week or more nationwide — following Tehran authorities ordering the blockage …
The 2020 Outlook for the US Dollar, Silver, Gold, Bitcoin & The Republic — David Morgan
SGTreport As battle lines are being drawn, David Morgan the founder of the Morgan Report joins me to discuss 2020 and the outlook for the US Dollar, silver, gold, Bitcoin – and the very future of the Republic itself. end
US Dollar Collapse Will Happen This Year, Gold Fund Manager Tells RT’s Keiser Report
US Dollar Collapse Will Happen This Year, Gold Fund Manager Tells RT’s Keiser Report by https://www.rt.com/ Central banks have been buying massive amounts of gold over the last 50 years, purchasing a historic high of 374.1 tons in 2019. The unprecedented shift has been seen by many as a move away from the US dollar. …
“America Exists Today to Make War”: Lawrence Wilkerson on Endless War & American Empire
Democracy Now! Retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, who served as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s chief of staff from 2002 to 2005, says the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran today is a continuation of two decades of U.S. policy disasters in the Middle East, starting with the 2003 run-up to war …
ALERT: $470B Bank Bailout TONIGHT & Hedge Funds are the Hidden Players!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Behind the Repo mess lie the 100x leveraged hedge funds that the Fed is considering lending to directly! WAIT! They already ARE!! end
Wuhan Virus Outbreak Could Be Like 2009 H1N1 Pandemic in ‘Worst-Case Scenario’: Health Expert
This book reviews the historical background for the law, policy, and science behind biological weapons in the United States: how and why the United States government initiated, sustained, and then dramatically expanded an illegal biological arms race with potentially catastrophic consequences for the human species and its supporting biosphere on this fragile planet Earth. … – Amazon review Flashback 2013: Chinese Colonel Claims New Bird Flu Strain is a Biological Weapon from US
A Video of Medics in Hazmat Suits Scanning Plane Passengers for China’s Mysterious Coronavirus is Stoking Fears of a Pandemic
A Video of Medics in Hazmat Suits Scanning Plane Passengers for China’s Mysterious Coronavirus is Stoking Fears of a Pandemic by Alexandra Ma, Business Insider US A video of medics in full protective hazmat suits scanning dozens of plane passengers for the symptoms of a mysterious, fatal coronavirus spreading across China is stoking fears of a …
China’s New Killer Virus is Mutated SARS & May Be One More Mutation Away from Infecting Millions. Will It Make the Lethal Leap?
China’s New Killer Virus is Mutated SARS & May Be One More Mutation Away from Infecting Millions. Will It Make the Lethal Leap? by Peter Andrews, https://www.rt.com/ Peter Andrews is an Irish science journalist and writer, based in London. He has a background in the life sciences, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with …
Baltic Dry Continues Epic Plunge As IMF Slashes Global GDP Forecast
Baltic Dry Continues Epic Plunge As IMF Slashes Global GDP Forecast by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index hit a nine-month low on Monday, dragged down by falling rates of capesize and panamax segments as world trade continues to slump. – The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax …
Tom Luongo: U.S. Entering Meltdown Stage
TruNews Today on TruNews host Rick Wiles speaks with Tom Luongo, Publisher of the Gold, Goats’N Guns newsletter. We discuss the political stress boiling over in America as President Trump‘s impeachment trial begins, and the real story behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government wide shakeup. We also address the endless quantitative easing being pumped into …
IMF Panics & Makes A Prediction, US Will Decline, Global Economy Will Accelerate
X22Report BJ backs plans to pursue the trade deal with the US. BJ will be using the negotiations as leverage with the EU. USMCA will add 300 billions to US exports. IMF is in a panic, global economy will accelerate and the US will decline. end
Repo Market END GAME Finally Revealed! (Can YOU Handle The Truth?)
George Gammon The repo market blew up in September and the Fed had to step in with emergency measures, we all know that. But what no one is able piece together is how the Feds intervention in the repo market plays out. Is the repo market end game inflation? Is it deflation? It could be …
The Bank for International Shenanigans (BIS)
[image: https://www.globalresearch.ca/the-tower-of-basel-secretive-plans-for-the-issuing-of-a-global-currency/13239]Click on image for article. Who owns the dollar? Look at the Satanic capstone on your dollar bill. The Luciferian New World Order will be complete with the arrival of the Satanic capstone, the Man of Sin, the Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace …! From: Vintage ‘Trees’ music video. All humanity forming a pyramid worshipping, welcoming the Satanic capstone! The Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace, the white horseman of Revelation 6 ! The completion of the New... more »
This Accidental Treatment Is Curing Paralysis
Bloomberg At the University of Louisville, researchers are using an epidural stimulator to allow patients with spinal cord injuries to stand and even walk again. Their accidental discovery of this treatment is changing our understanding of the spinal cord. end
Vaccines Mean Big Profits for Big Pharma
RT America A new study says that the CDC’s vaccine schedule, a guide for doctors and parents detailing which vaccines to get and when to get them, may have harmful effects. Systems biologist Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai joins RT America’s Michele Greenstein (in for Rick Sanchez) to weigh in. Then Investigative journalist Ben Swann joins to …
How Michael Bloomberg’s ‘Journalists’ Propagandize for More U.S. Aggressions
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at strategic-culture.org This will be exposing typical U.S.-regime propaganda. That’s propaganda favoring U.S. imperialism, which actually violates the intentions of America’s Founders, and the spirit of the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. regime’s propaganda doesn’t come from the Government directly, but instead from the 607 billionaires who control the regime, via their […] More The post How Michael Bloomberg’s ‘Journalists’ Propagandize for More U.S. Aggressions appeared first on The Duran.
More US Troops Are Medevaced From Iraq Over Possible Concussions From Iraq's Missile Attack Two Weeks Ago
Debris and rubble are seen at the site where an Iranian missile hit at Ain al-Asad air base earlier this month. More US troops are under medical evaluation after showing concussion symptoms *Washington Post:* *More U.S. troops leave Iraq for medical treatment after Iranian missile attack, Pentagon says * More U.S. service members have been transported out of Iraq for medical treatment and evaluations following Iran’s missile attack on military facilities there, the Pentagon said Tuesday, nearly two weeks after President Trump and defense officials initially said no one was hurt. T... more »
Inside the Crowd at the Richmond Gun Rally
[image: inside-the-crowd-at-the-richmond-gun-rally] Scores of thousands descended on the Capitol Grounds in Richmond, Virginia Monday. On one of the coldest days of the year, they came to stand up for the right to keep and bear arms. They came from all over Virginia and from across the country. Their message was simple: The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
China's Fighters Are Getting Better (And They Might Be All Over Africa and Latin America)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Effective and affordable. *Key Point:* The L-15 Falcon resembles an adorably abbreviated Super Hornet or F-16. Flying a high-performance jet fighter is a physically and mentally demanding skill that requires a lot of practice—but each hour flying a warplane can cost tens of thousands of dollars in fuel and maintenance expenses. That's why air forces employ lighter, easier-handling Lead-In Fighter Trainers (LIFTs) to give pilots a chance to accumulate real-life experience with supersonic flight, air combat maneuvers, and weapons launch before they... more »
Seeing Half Of Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighters Suddenly Go Airborne Was A Wakeup Call For Europe
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* Look alive, NATO. *Key point: *Putin’s heightened personal involvement signals just how heavily invested the Kremlin has become in the Su-57’s commercial success. Back in May, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s IL-96-300PU presidential plane was flanked by no less than six Su-57 stealth fighter jets while en route to the 929th Chkalov State Flight-Test Center in southwestern Russia. *Video footage* of the flight shows the Su-57 fighters grouped in what better resembles a parade column than an escort formation, suggesting a soft-power intent be... more »
U.S. Troops Block Russian Forces From Capturing A Syrian Oil Field
The standoff took place two days after Kurdish forces reportedly prevented Russian troops from passing through a major city. Sergei Novikov / TASS *Hurriyet Daily News/Anadolu Agency: **US troops block Russian forces way to oil field in Syria* U.S. soldiers present in regions under YPG/PKK terror group's occupation in Syria stopped Russian soldiers who wanted to reach oil fields on Jan. 18. Dispute between the U.S. and Russia about the Rumeylan oil field in northeast Hasakah is ongoing. According to information Anadolu Agency obtained from reliable local sources, U.S. soldiers bl... more »
Which contentious issues are not partisan?
With America’s politics being increasingly polarized, it’s worth giving some thought to the issues are not partisan. What makes an issue cross party lines? In San Diego, a proposal to limit growth has split the Democratic party: “The ‘Yes on A’ side was unable to address the racial problem, in a way that clearly made […] The post Which contentious issues are not partisan? appeared first on Econlib.
Did Trump Pay 8 Women to Have Abortions?
Rumor holds that Donald Trump has paid off multiple sexual partners to obtain abortions and sign nondisclosure agreements.
Did Joe Biden Say He Eats the Sticks of Corn Dogs?
Beware of jokes disguised in realistic-looking screenshots.
In Reversal, Clinton Says She’d Back Sanders If He’s Nominee
In an abrupt about-face, Hillary Clinton said Tuesday night that she would endorse her 2016 rival Bernie Sanders if he wins the Democratic nomination to face President Donald Trump in November.
Did Confederate Flags Fly at a Gun-Rights Rally in Virginia?
One right-wing observer called U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a liar for claiming that protesters in Richmond carried Confederate flags in January 2020.
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball's highest honor.
Washington Man is 1st in US to Catch New Virus from China
The U.S. reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned from the outbreak’s epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
Mexican Women Being Used to Impregnate with Embryos to be Used in Research
Women in Mexico were paid $1400 to be hyperstimulated so their ovaries released bountiful eggs instead of one during their cycle. They then underwent artificial insemination, resulting in early pregnancy with multiple embryos, which were then flushed out of their bodies for study. This “experiment” was very wrong on at least four fronts. First, it created human life for the purpose of experimenting upon it. Second, it paid women to have abortions (when all the embryos were not flushed). Third, it treated women as objects, merely as “a Petri dish,” to quote bioethicist Lorie Zoloth.... more »
On The Non-Eternality Of The Universe
If the universe is eternal, then there is no necessity for an ultimate mover or a creator demiurge because everything in the universe has always existed and is transforming and moving in accordance with the laws of physics. But the universe cannot be eternal because it does not contain any component part that does not undergo transformation. From common sense experience we know that all things which undergo transformation are either material or mental and have a beginning and an end. If everything in the universe is undergoing transformation, then the quality of eternality cannot be... more »
The Senate Exists For Moments Like This….
Awesome video from the National Republican Senatorial Campaign motivating all U.S. Senators to hold the line and dispatch this attack on the constitution. WATCH: .
President Trump Remarks During Davos Dinner With Global Business Leaders – Video and Transcript…
President Trump and the U.S. delegation participate in a dinner during the Davos, World Economic Forum, with international business leaders. [Video and Transcript] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, everybody. And a man who is highly respected … Continue reading →
Growing Concern Among US Officials That Iran Has Significantly Expanded Its Terror Capabilities In America
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers a speech to thousands of Basij members at Azadi stadium in Tehran, Iran October 4, 2018. Khamenei.ir/ Handout via REUTERS *Washington Free Beacon:* *Iran Has Spies Across U.S., Officials Warn After Tehran Posts $3M Bounty on Trump* Following Iran's announcement of a three million dollar bounty for the assassination of President Donald Trump, U.S. officials and terrorism experts are warning that Tehran has significantly expanded its terror capabilities in America, potentially allowing the Islamic Republic to conduct a domestic ... more »
America's New B-21 Stealth Bomber Is Almost Here (And The Air Force Couldn't Be Happier)
*David Axe* *Security, * A bomber of the future. *Key point: *The Air Force wants to improve its long-range strike capabilities. The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber could fly as early as December 2021, Air Force vice chief of staff Gen. Stephen Wilson said at an event in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 2019. *Air Force* magazine broke the news. Wilson told the audience he in recent weeks visited Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Melbourne, Florida, where he was “looking at the B-21.” Northrop is “moving out on that pretty fast.” Wilson said, adding he has an app on his ph... more »
The Army's New Missile Launcher Has a Surprise
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/LOCKHEED-MISSILES-TM3EBAC0VPZ01.html] The MML is able to fire a multitude of weapons. *Key Point:* The Multi-Mission Launcher has already performed well in tests. The Army is test-firing an interceptor missile designed to protect forces on the ground by destroying incoming enemy fire from artillery, rockets, mortars, cruise missiles and even drones and aircraft, service officials explained. Various successful live-fire tests, which have taken place at White Sands Missile Range N.M., demonstrated the abilit... more »
Why Does China Have Nearly 7,000 Tanks?
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] They aren't all good though. *Key point:* Beijing has a lot of tanks to defend its vast territory. However, not all of its armor is modern or ready for a fight. In 2019 both the U.S. and Russian armies introduced new versions of their primary main battle tank, helping to enhance what is widely viewed as the world’s leading armored forces. But China, not the United States or Russia, possesses the planet’s *biggest *tank force, all-together possessing a whopping 6,900 tanks. By contrast, the U.S. and Russian armies each need just under... more »
Impeachment Trial Senators Promise to Guard ‘Against Malice, Falsehood, and Evasion’
*Susan P. Fino* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Certainly, a decision made by the Senate on removing a president from office counts as a “solemn obligation” that affects the welfare of the United States. The 100 United States senators who are jurors in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump have taken a special oath in order to take part in that proceeding. As they enter the active phase of the trial on Tuesday, this oath is supposed to govern their behavior. It’s not the first oath that the lawmakers have taken in their Senate careers. Members of Congress, as we... more »
Bill de Blasio’s and the Fraught Politics of Food
*Stacy A. Cordery* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Bill de Blasio isn’t the first politician to run afoul of food norms and face the wrath of voters. And he certainly won’t be the last. If New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hadn’t already dropped out of the 2020 presidential race, #bagelgate might have been the nail in the coffin. His Jan. 15 tweet praising a toasted bagel on National Bagel Day instantly set off hardline bagel devotees-cum-voters. De Blasio quickly amended his tweet to delete the word “toasted.” But the damage was already done. Purists scorned the very idea... more »
This Study Shows That There's a Reason for Why Women Live Longer than Men
*Maarten Wensink* *Health, Europe* [image: Reuters] We studied the part of life expectancy lived between ages 50 and 85 for high-income North America, high-income Europe and high-income Oceania for the period 1950-2015. Maarten Wensink, *University of Southern Denmark* Ask your smartphone how to drive from Copenhagen to Berlin and it will give you an estimate of how long the trip will take, based on current traffic. If there is a traffic jam in Hamburg, say, the extra time this traffic jam takes will be included in the estimate. But, of course, you are not at all the points of ... more »
America's Air Force May Be The World's Best, But It Wasn't Always That Way
*Robert Farley* *Security, * These 5 jets explain why. *Key point:* The F-35 was built upon small steps. The air forces of the United States have had pretty good luck with aircraft design. In part because of the structure of the U.S. defense industrial base, numerous firms have offered competitive aircraft designs, allowing the weeding out of poor performers at a relatively early stage. Nevertheless, not every aircraft can be a P-51 Mustang, an F6F Hellcat, or an F-15 Eagle. This is a list of a few of the less distinguished fighters designed and produced by the United States ove... more »
Sorry, America: Iran Played Donald Trump For A Fool In Iraq
*Dov S. Zakheim* *Security, Middle East* If America leaves, Iran stands to gain. *Key point: *Tehran did not waste much time responding to the American strike. On December 29, 2019, in retaliation for a rocket attack two days earlier by the Tehran-backed Kataib Hezbollah (KH) militia on the K-1 military base near Kirkuk that killed an American contractor, Air Force F-15E fighters struck three of the militia’s bases in Iraq and two more in Syria. The attacks left about twenty-five militiamen dead and more than fifty wounded. The targets were KH storage facilities and command pos... more »
America Will Be Hurt Thanks to the Trump Impeachment Showdown
*Robert W. Merry* *Politics, * Trump will win and lose at the same time--escaping conviction but tarred in history by the House impeachment vote. But the central loser in this drama is the country. House Democrats won the first round. They impeached Donald Trump, a man they despise and whose presidency they wish to destroy. It was, of course, a strictly partisan vote. Senate Republicans will win the second round. Trump will be acquitted by the Senate in what will be largely or entirely a partisan vote. So we will have two winners--House Democrats, who control their chamber and w... more »
Trump at Davos Challenges Malthusian Agenda
If there is one thing you are not allowed to do while mingling with the technocrats in Switzerland during the annual Davos Economic Summit is criticism Malthusianism (the cynical belief that mankind must adapt to nature’s limits rather than make creative discoveries). If one truly wishes to be seen as a complete pariah when in […] More The post Trump at Davos Challenges Malthusian Agenda appeared first on The Duran.
Brisbane Lions AFLW player recovering after lightning strike
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A Brisbane Lions AFLW player is recovering after lightning struck a pole she was holding early on Sunday morning.
Sydney's funnel-web 'bonanza': Warning as deadly spiders on the move
A public warning for a funnel-web spider "bonanza" has been issued as hot, wet conditions coax the arachnoids from bushlands and gardens.
Hillary Clinton says 'nobody likes' Bernie Sanders in new documentary
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Hillary Clinton says she is standing by her comments on Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders, while refusing to confirm if she will personally back him in the 2020 election if he wins the nomination.
Cruel twist as much-needed rain turns NSW river to 'tomato soup', killing thousands of fish
The latest fish kill in NSW won't be the last, with ecologists warning that more mass deaths are likely to with each new rain event.
RACV calls for trial of one-metre rule to protect Victorian cyclists
There's currently no minimum passing distance to protect cyclists in Victoria — and the RACV wants that to change.
Brazil's prosecutors accuse journalist Glenn Greenwald of assisting a group of hackers
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Brazilian prosecutors charge US journalist Glenn Greenwald with violating cybercrime laws, saying he assisted a group of hackers who intercepted the cellular phone calls of a judge who went on to become Justice Minister.
Iran says it fired two missiles at Ukrainian plane
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Iran acknowledges its armed forces fired two Russian anti-aircraft missiles at a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed after taking off from Tehran's main airport earlier this month, killing all 176 people on board.
Patients forced to sit in ambulances because emergency departments are full
The controversial practice known as "ramping" is on the rise, with patients left in the back of an ambulances because the emergency department is full, as the nation's hospitals buckle under the strain of an average 23,000 presentations each day.
The A-League's first female referee says she doesn't consider herself a trailblazer, yet
Referee Kate Jacewicz broke new ground in becoming the first woman to referee an A-League game on the weekend, but says it is difficult to tell yet if she is a trailblazer.
Sam Smith to perform at Sydney Mardi Gras
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The Grammy Award-winning UK artist who last year came out as non-binary says their performance at Sydney's Mardi Gras next month will be "one of the highlights of my career".
Is there such a thing as a fireproof house?
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How houses can be protected with forethought in building design, as bushfires continue to form a part of our Australian landscape.
'Life comes first' for Matildas heading for coronavirus ground zero in China
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The Matildas are currently preparing for a trip to China to play key Olympic qualifiers in Wuhan, the site of a coronavirus outbreak.
Having impeachment déjà vu? There's a reason for that
US President Donald Trump *was* impeached last year, but he's about to face another big hurdle: Let us explain.
'The house is still on fire': Thunberg says planting trees is not enough to stop climate change
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Greta Thunberg urges world leaders to end fossil fuel investment to combat climate change after Donald Trump uses his keynote speech to deride activists and call for more foreign investment in the US.
UN Report: Rising Inequality Affects More Than 70% of the Globe
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NEW YORK, Jan 21 (IPS) - Inequality is growing for more than 70 per cent of the global population, exacerbating the risks of divisions and hampering economic and social development. But the rise is far from inevitable and can be tackled at a national and international level, says a flagship study released by the UN on Tuesday. Read the full story, “UN Report: Rising Inequality Affects More Than 70% of the Globe”, on globalissues.org →
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Accused Of Hacking Jeff Bezos' Phone In 2018
Jeff Bezos with Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to the US in March 2018. Photograph: Saudi Press Agency *The Guardian:* *Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's phone 'hacked by Saudi crown prince'* Exclusive: investigation suggests Washington Post owner was targeted five months before murder of Jamal Khashoggi The Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos had his mobile phone “hacked” in 2018 after receiving a WhatsApp message that had apparently been sent from the personal account of the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, sources have told the Guardian. The encrypted message from the number used by Moham... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 21, 2020
*Sarah Boseley, The Guardian:* *Should the world be worried about the coronavirus in China?* Experts fear latest strain of virus may spread across planet from person to person *What is the virus causing illness in Wuhan?* It is a novel coronavirus – that is to say, a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has come from animals, or possibly seafood. Many of those infected either worked or frequently shopped in the Huanan seafood wholesale market in the centre of the Chinese city. New and troubling viruses usually origi... more »
Young Nipper hero saves four swimmers in savage beach rip
For once a good news story from Surf Lifesaving NSW Fourteen-year-old Nipper, Clayton Schilg has been praised for his quick-thinking which saved the lives of four people caught in a strong rip on unpatrolled Wooyung Beach. Clayton and his family, who are from Brisbane, were holidaying at Wooyung Beach on the New South Wales Far […]
Grooming ‘Epidemic’: Almost 19,000 Children Identified as Rape, Sexual Assault and Exploitation Victims in England
The Department of Education revealed that more than 18,700 suspected victims of child sexual exploitation were identified by local authorities in England in 2018-19, a major increase from 3,300 reported in 2013.
Goldman Sachs to Invest $750-Billion to Fight Climate Change as Big Finance Cashes in on Global-Warming Agenda
No one in these companies has claimed that any of this will reduce global warming to any appreciable degree. It's all about making money, increasing taxes, and controlling people in the name of a supposedly good cause. It's a great business for con artists.
Anti-LGBT Bolsonaro Government Targets Glenn Greenwald With Criminal Charge For Exposing Their Corruption
Journalist Glenn Greenwald, a co-founder of The Intercept, was charged with a cyber crime by the right-wing government of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil. The post Anti-LGBT Bolsonaro Government Targets Glenn Greenwald With Criminal Charge For Exposing Their Corruption appeared first on Shadowproof.
World News Briefs -- January 21, 2020 (Evening Edition)
An American man with the new coronavirus has been identified in Washington state, CDC officials said on Wednesday, bringing the total number of countries with cases of the deadly virus to five outside of China, including the US, Thailand, Japan South Korea and Taiwan *Daily Mail: **China's contagious killer virus comes to the US: American man in his 30s is hospitalized in Washington state with SARS-like coronavirus after visiting Wuhan, CDC says* * An American man in his 30s outside Seattle, Washington who visited Wuhan, China, has been diagnosed with the coronvirus from China * T... more »
"5,000 Years of Interest Rates"
*"5,000 Years of Interest Rates"* by Brian Maher “At no point in the history of the world has the interest on money been so low as it is now.” Here the good Sen. Henry M. Teller of Colorado hits it square. For 10 years plus, the Federal Reserve has waged a nearly ceaseless warfare upon interest rates. Savers have staggered under the onslaughts. But the timeless laws of economics will not be forever put to rout. We suspect they will one day prevail, and mightily. Interest rates will then revert to historical averages. When they do, today’s crushing debt loads will come down in a hea... more »
Abuses of Power in Trumpworld and Davos
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
As the Senate debates Donald Trump’s future, chief executives, financiers and politicians have... more »
Florida REPUBLICAN Senators Sellout Gun Owners by Voting for Massive Gun Grab
From Big League Politics: Excerpts: Last week, AmmoLand reported that Senate President Bill Galvano is pushing another gun control scheme in complete disregard of the Second Amendment rights of thousands of law-abiding Floridian gun owners. It’s an open secret that Galvano was one of the primary architects of the “Parkland Gun Control Bill,” SB 7026. Now, he’s back at it again. After receiving a cool check of $500,000 from Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety, Galvano is pushing SB 7028, another anti-gun bill. House Speaker Jose Oliva and Governor Ron DeSantis are opposing t... more »
Gucci-coo: Men’s High Fashion Becomes Juvenile, Feminized “Woke” Joke
[image: gucci-coo-men-s-high-fashion-becomes-juvenile-feminized-woke-joke] High fashion used to be about battling bad taste, not trumping testosterone. But this has changed further with fashion leader Gucci’s 2020 men’s clothing line, whose goal is to battle “patriarchy” and “macho virility” while advancing a “childhood theme” that some view as uncomfortably pedophilic.
Hillary Clinton Seems Determined To Give Her Old Pal Trump A Second Term
Hillary would have certainly preferred to win the presidency in 2016 instead of seeing her old friend-- did *you* go to any of his weddings?-- win. No, absolutely she was in it to win it (for herself, herself, herself, herself). And Bernie, after making a strong and compelling case for himself in the primaries, worked harder for her victory than anyone else who almost got his party's nomination-- especially considering how her establishment allies like Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Harry Reid stole the nomination for her. So how is she repaying Bernie for all the hours logged on t... more »
How HBCUs’ Strategies Can Help K-12’s Students of Color
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted a daylong summit on Tuesday to discuss the role HBCUs can play in K-12 learning. The event was held in conjunction with the release of a new report “Imparting Wisdom: HBCU Lessons for K-12 Education.”
Russian President Putin's Constitutional Changes Will Impact Russian Foreign Policy
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov © Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov *Pavel K. Baev, Eurasia Daily Monitor/Jamestown Foundation:* *Putin’s Surprise and Russia’s Foreign Policy* The Russian political class suffered a massive shock from President Vladimir Putin’s address to the Federal Assembly last Wednesday (January 15) in which he delivered three unexpected bombshells (see EDM, January 16, 2020). The first was a set of vaguely formulated revisions to the Russian Constitution—even though Putin had pledged in 2005 never to open this fundamental document to changes “under any circumstan... more »
January Has Not Been A Good Month For China
Image: China's President Xi Jinping (C) attends the bilateral meeting with President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 31 August 2018. Roman Pilipey/Pool via Reuters *Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner:* *China just suffered five small defeats in January* China is America's preeminent global adversary. But in recent years, China has been the one scoring most of the wins in this new cold war. Fortunately, January has brought Xi Jinping's Communist regime five small defeats. The four most recent defeats all came last week. ... more »
The Democrat thought police: You can go to jail for your thoughts
One aspect of the Democrat impeachment travesty thats not getting as much coverage as it deserves is that the Democrats are claiming that if one does something legal but with the wrong intent it's a crime. This first surfaced as a Democrat argument when Trump issued one of his first executive orders on immigration. A judge actually ruled that if Hillary Clinton had issued the exact same executive order it would be legal but since Trump had said some things about immigration that the Judge didn't like the Judge ruled that Trump's order was unConstitutional. There's an old story abou... more »
THE Simpsons and Wind ‘Energy’
“We get a tax credit if we build a lot of wind farms. That’s the only reason to build them. They don’t make sense without the tax credit. –– Warren Buffett “Renewable energy technologies simply won’t work; we need a fundamentally different approach.” –– Top Google engineers “Suggesting that renewables will let us phase rapidly off fossil fuels […]
A Teacher's Role In The Post-Truth Era
This piece from Sean Illing at Vox-- “Flood the zone with shit”: How misinformation overwhelmed our democracy-- captures the issue as well as anything I've seen in the past few years. Here are a couple of key bits: *We live in a media ecosystem that overwhelms people with information. Some of that information is accurate, some of it is bogus, and much of it is intentionally misleading. The result is a polity that has increasingly given up on finding out the truth. * *How is that affecting the times?* *We’re in an age of manufactured nihilism.* *The issue for many people isn’t exact... more »
Seen in Downtown Cairo : Grand Hotel's Art Deco building
The other Real Grand hotel in Downtown Cairo of Egypt. A 3-stars hotel, Grand Hotel is known for its unique Art Deco architecture style. It was inaugurated in 1950. *" I stumbled upon another source claiming that it was built in the 1939" * The name of Grand hotel became a popular one due to the success of Egyptian TV series "Grand Hotel", which is based upon a Spanish TV series with the same name. There is not much information about the hotel and its owners except that it is a 3-stars hotel.
A Circus Then, a Circus Now | Chris Hedges
This signals the start of the 2020 election circus. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is the first big-name Democrat on stage. But we will soon be deluged with candidates, bizarre antics and endless commentary by fatuous TV and radio pundits.
We Wrote a Book: “Unmaking the Presidency”
Susan Hennessey and Benjamin Wittes Discuss "Unmaking the Presidency" with Fred Hiatt (Source: Autumn Brewington) Today, we published a new book, “Unmaking the Presidency: Donald Trump’s War on the World’s Most Powerful Office.” It reflects nearly four years of thinking about the interaction of President Trump’s personality and the powers of the office he holds; thinking that has evolved as we have witnessed the ways in which the man and the office have coexisted and clashed. We think it is genuinely different from other works in the growing literature on President Trump and hope ... more »
NEWSWEEK: Feral Cats Break Into Body Farm to Eat Decomposing Human Corpses
A human “body farm” in Colorado has discovered that domestic cats have been breaking into their facility and feasting on the remains of test bodies. As reported in the Journal of Forensic Sciences’ November issue, a facility in Whitewater, CO has witnessed and recorded at least two occurrences of feral cats eating the remains of test subjects. […] The post NEWSWEEK: Feral Cats Break Into Body Farm to Eat Decomposing Human Corpses appeared first on Health Nut News.
Runners arrive in Window Rock honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Photos by Western Shoshone Carl Bad Bear Sampson Sunrise Prayer Run, Flagstaff to Window Rock Runners ran through the drizzling rain and snow today for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People .
A few why questions – sample letter
The following is a draft letter I forwarded to my newspaper. It is short and sweet given their word limitations. I hope they will print it. Please feel free to adapt and use if you like the concept: I am … Continue reading →
Washington Desperation Drives Nuclear Proliferation
January 22, 2020 (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - A cornered animal is a dangerous animal. For the elite in Washington, with the terminal decline of their "American Century" and the global empire it built during it, they find themselves in a most unaccommodating corner and thus have become increasingly reckless and dangerous in their decision making. Compounding matters exponentially is the fact that in that corner and amid Washington's desperation, they are in possession of thousands of nuclear weapons and an increasing disinterest in the treaties that sought to ensure such weapons were nei... more »
Check Out This Stealth Target Drone: It Could Be a Warplane in Disguise
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Air Force soon could deploy a radar-evading target drone. One that easily could evolve into a front-line warplane. The U.S. Air Force soon could deploy a radar-evading target drone. One that easily could evolve into a front-line warplane. California-based Sierra Technical revealed its prototype drone in photos the company released in mid-January 2020. The Fifth-Generation Aerial Target, or 5GAT, is roughly the size of a T-38 training jet and like the T-38 boasts two J85 engines. The prototype with its sharp angles bears a passing resemblance to ... more »
21,000 Rounds Fired: How the Battleship USS New Jersey Fought the Vietnam War
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/BATTLESHIP-NEW-JERSEY-RP1DRILHYSAA.html] A lot of firepower. *Key Point:* The USS New Jersey caused a lot of damage, firing more shells than during its service in World War II. Yet, even the addition of battleships failed to win Washington the war. As the war in Vietnam reached its crescendo, the U.S. Navy prepared to recommission one of the most powerful ships ever to serve in the fleet. USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, was reactivated to provide naval gunfire support for American and allied ... more »
Why Have Black Americans Experienced Little Progress Since Dr. King’s Death?
*Sharon Austin* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] Black Americans today are more dependent on government aid than they were in 1968. On Apr. 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while assisting striking sanitation workers. Back then, over a half-century ago, the wholesale racial integration required by the 1964 Civil Rights Act was just beginning to chip away at discrimination in education, jobs and public facilities. Black voters had only obtained legal protections two years earlier, and the 1968 Fair Housing Act was about to become la... more »
Why America's Anti-Nuclear Missiles Tests Are a Joke
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-NUCLEAR-RUSSIA-RC1218FFA6D0.html] Not good. *Key point:* Missile defense requires constant and realistic tests. However, America isn't conducting such drills to find out how good its defenses are. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) isn’t testing its most powerful missile-interceptor enough, the Government Accountability Office claimed in *a June 2019 report*. The military bumped back one key trial multiple times over a period of 13 years. Equally troubling, many of the tests the MDA is condu... more »
9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Appears In Guantanamo Courtroom
Colonel W. Shane Cohen of the Air Force announced on Friday that the trial for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other men is set for January 11, 2021 *Washington Examiner:* *Justice delayed: 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed appears in Guantanamo courtroom as trial approaches* GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will appear in a Guantanamo Bay courtroom this week, more than 18 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks he is alleged to have masterminded and a year before he will finally face a jury. In the nearly two decades since 19 al Qaeda terrorists crashed hijacked ... more »
The Impeachment smoke screen, Todd L. Thornton, guest blogger
The Democrat's Articles of Impeachment are a smoke screen of legal jargon covering up why they really want Trump impeached. Why Trump is being Impeached: 1. Border crossings are down 73% and the Democratic Party is well aware of how preventing illegal aliens from socialist nations to enter the United States is affecting their “Illegal Voter Registration” policies, especially in sanctuary states, like California and New York where an impoverished and dependent class of citizen is crucial to their political power. 2. Despite outright corruption orchestrated by Organizing For America... more »
False Child Abuse Charges Caused Couple to Lose their Home, Job, and two Children Before Being Cleared 2 Years Later
Lorina Troy is on a mission to make sure what happened to her doesn’t continue happening to others. “My children were wrongfully taken from me for five months and placed into the foster care system,” Lorina Troy said. Five years ago, in Austin, Texas, doctors found fluid inside the head of Troy's second-born son, JJ. She says they automatically assumed it was Shaken Baby Syndrome. Soon after, JJ, and the Troy's four-year-old son were taken away by Child Protective Services. It took five months for Troy and her husband, Jason, to get their kids back. And two more years passed before... more »
EXPANDING THE TRAVEL BAN? WHY NOW?
Strange timing, even for President Trump -- or maybe it's not so strange: President Donald Trump may expand his controversial travel ban with an announcement expected as early as Monday, the three-year anniversary of the original order, which targeted several majority-Muslim nations. The list of countries is not yet final and could be changed, but nations under consideration for new restrictions include Belarus, Myanmar (also known as Burma), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania, according to two people familiar with the matter. And, of course, it's baffling from a forei... more »
Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue
*“In the long run, charter schools are being strategically used to pave the way for vouchers. The voucher advocates, who are very powerful and funded by right-wing foundations and families, recognize that the word voucher has been successfully discredited by enlightened Americans who believe in the public sector. So they’ve resorted to two strategies. First, they no longer use the word “vouchers.” They’ve adopted the seemingly benign phrase “school choice,” but they are still voucher advocates.” — Jonathan Kozol* The end goal of school privatization projects like charter schools ha... more »
Tepezza For Thyroid Eye Disease Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Horizon Therapeutics Ireland DAC approval for teprotumumab-trbw as treatment in adults with thyroid eye disease, a rare condition where the muscles and fatty tissues behind the eye become inflamed, causing the eyes to be pushed forward and bulge outwards (proptosis). The compound is approved under the brand name Tepezza and is the first drug approved for the treatment of thyroid eye disease. read more
Simple Science 2: The World of Climate
Raymond of RiC-Communications studio commented on a recent post and made an offer to share here some graphics on CO2 for improving public awareness. He has produced 12 interesting slides which are presented in the post Here’s Looking at You, CO2. This post presents the three initial charts he has so far created on a […]
Did Robin Williams Say the ‘Worst Thing in Life is Ending Up With People Who Make You Feel All Alone’?
The famous actor may have said these words, but he didn't write them.
Video: Camera Records Moose Trapping Alaska Man in Shed
An Alaska man carrying garbage to his shed had to take cover inside when a curious bull moose decided to join him.
“The province has in effect decided that it is not going to fully enforce the Boat Harbour Act”
Premier Stephen McNeil made himself available to take questions from reporters about the future of the Northern Pulp mill and Boat Harbour at 12:30 today, less than an hour after Pictou Landing First Nation issued a press release stating that PLFN “has not agreed to allow Northern Pulp to keep using the Boat Harbour treatment […]
Schiff: Trump is guilty even if we didn't prove it
When the Democrat majority voted to impeach Trump they said that they had all the evidence they needed to show that Trump had broken the law. That's because the Constitution is clear impeachment requires a crime. But now they're saying that they need to call witnesses that they didn't choose to call in order to show that Trump's guilty of a non-crime. Neither of the two acts of impeachment say that Trump committed any sort of crime. The second article in fact says that Trump should be impeached for asking the Courts to decide what the Constitution says. Ponder that for a moment. ... more »
Simple Science 2: The World of Climate
Originally posted on Science Matters: Raymond of RiC-Communications studio commented on a recent post and made an offer to share here some graphics on CO2 for improving public awareness. He has produced 12 interesting slides which are presented in the post Here’s Looking at You, CO2. This post presents the three initial charts he has…
Extremes and Averages in Contiguous U.S. Climate – Part 3: NOAA’s Central Climate Region
Originally posted on Bob Tisdale - Climate Observations: This is the third in a series of posts that present graphs of NOAA precipitation, drought (Palmer Drought Severity Index, PDSI), and temperature (TMIN, TAVG, and TMAX) data for the contiguous United States (and the 9 NOAA Climate Regions thereof) for the most-recent 100 years (1919 to…
Jan. 19 Arctic Ice Returns to Mean
Originally posted on Science Matters: A previous post noted the Pacific ice see saw had returned, with Bering Sea slow to recover. The image above shows recovery of Arctic sea ice extent over the month of January 2019. As supported by the table later, the pace of refreezing was slow to begin but has now…
Climate change: Ozone-depleting substances may have caused half of Arctic warming during 1955 – 2005
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Arctic sea ice [image credit: cbc.ca] The headline is straight from the research press release. Of course that suggests alarmists can only hope to blame human-caused ‘carbon emissions’ for the other half of any recent warming, by invoking their own version of a planetary ‘greenhouse effect’. – – –…
Poles and GPS
I just listened to an interview of Tom Luongo by Trunews.com and near the end it was pointed out that the moving poles are affecting the GPS satellites and hence navigation. The moving poles are the magnetic poles that are … Continue reading →
CPPIB's CEO Sounds Alarm on Illiquid Assets
Paul Sambo of Bloomberg News reports that CPPIB's Mark Machin warns on global rush into illiquid assets: The biggest global funds should all be monitoring their investments in illiquid assets, according to the head of Canada’s largest pension fund. “I do ring the alarm bell on not to be too invested in illiquid assets,” Mark Machin, chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, said in a Bloomberg Television interview Monday at the World Economic Forum in Davos. “We are very comfortable with our risk models and what we would do in various lurches down markets... more »
Adam Schiff says there are no courts in the Constitution
The House Democrats led by dishonest Adam Schiff, who once again showed a deceptively edited video, are saying that when the Congress and the President disagree on an issue like executive privilege the courts play no role. That's a direct repudiation of the Constitution. The purpose of the Courts, as defined by the Constitution, is to apply laws, including the Constitution itself, to specific cases. Hence when the President says that his advisers don't have to testify about certain conversations to Congress because of executive privilege and Congress says the President is wrong th... more »
UPDATE – First Schumer Rules Amendment Defeated – House Managers Attempt To Rectify Inherent Impeachment Flaws…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is attempting to rescue two legally and structurally deficient articles of impeachment rushed from the Lawfare community in the House of representatives. However, in his first effort to introduce new documents and force the Trump … Continue reading →
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