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The Trump Family Are Worse Grifters Than The Biden Family-- So There!
*Cornered by Nancy Ohanian* Trump has used the presidency to enhance his own business interests more than he's worked for the interests of the United States or the chumps and easy marks who voted for him in 2016. As Anita Kumar wrote in her *Politico* essay, How Trump fused his business empire to the presidency yesterday, Señor T "has yet to face accountability for blatant conflicts of interest tied to his private businesses... He has spent one out of every three days as president visiting one of his luxury resorts, hotels or golf courses. He has leveraged his powerful international... more »
Meat and poultry industries end week in silence over Marler Salmonella petition
With annual retail sales approaching $100 billion, an effective structure of industry associations, and powerful K Street lobbyists, this week is ending in surprising silence from the powerful meat and poultry industries when it comes to banning Salmonella strains. The week began Jan 19 with the best-known attorney for victims of foodborne illness and allied... Continue Reading
Coronavirus Cases Rise Globally – First U.S. Cases Detected…
The Coronavirus was first first diagnosed in China less than a month ago. On Thursday (U.S.) / Friday (Beijing) the Chinese government stated they have confirmed cases of 830 patients and the death toll has risen to 25. The virus … Continue reading →
Is Iran Trying To Construct Its Own S-300 Air Defense System?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUSSIA-DEFENCE-MISSILE-RC1F09203150.html] Or at least its equivilent. *Key Point:* Improved Iranian missile defense might dissuade a U.S. attack. On August 22, Iran unveiled to much fanfare its Bavar-373 mobile long-range air defense system in a Defense Industry Day event attended by President Hassan Rouhani. In a speech, he elucidated at length on the rationale behind the weapon’s nomenclature by comparing it to Russian surface-to-air missiles. “Its number is between 300 and 400. It's 373.... more »
Iran Is A Land Power, But A U.S.-Iran War Would Be Fought At Sea
*James Holmes* *Security, Middle East* A naval expert weighs in. *Key point:* Iran knows how to make America hurt. That chronic pain gnawing at officialdom’s guts is bipartisan. Presidential administrations, Republican and Democratic alike, keep trying to draw down the U.S. military presence in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf region in particular, to attend to more pressing priorities. Back in 2012 the Obama administration *vowed* to “pivot” or “rebalance,” from the Middle East to the Pacific theater to counterbalance China. President Donald Trump and his lieutenants *proclaim... more »
Meet the German Army's P12: The Finest .45 ACP Gun Ever to Exist?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: By lifesizepotato from San Antonio, TX - HK USP Elite and Expert 9mm with Merkle Tuning weights, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56072007] Let's take a good look. *Key point:* Berlin's P12 is unusual among European guns. However, the P12 has served well and was a very good choice. If one looks at the service weapons of European countries, the Bundeswehr’s P12 is an anomaly. Chambered in .45 ACP, a normally American caliber, the P12 entered service at the turn of the millenium, far after most .45 caliber handguns were... more »
Iran's Air Force May Be Large, But Size Isn't Everything
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Iran needs new fighters. *Key Point:* Most of Iran’s fighters are old and outdated. The Iranian air force on paper is one of the biggest air arms in the world. Its order of battle includes around 350 fighters, more than twice as many as the Royal Air Force possesses. But most of Iran’s fighters are old and outdated. The ones that aren’t old are just new copies of old designs. The air force’s squadrons fly American-made F-14s, F-5s and F-4s dating from the 1970s, some 1980s-vintage MiG-29s and Sukhoi fighter-bombers and a few J-7s that the Isl... more »
"A Man Is Lucky..."
"The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive." - W. C. Fields
Another runaway post
You can see more pretty oils by Zingitis here. Digby has a new address. Michael Moore's podcast, *Rumble*, has an interview with Anand Giridharadas about how the incredibly rich scam us into giving up more and more of our lives, and try to get us to love them for it, "Please Let Me Rob You, I'm Woke. [...] But what happens when the very people hoarding this wealth at the expense of democracy, the environment and an equitable society, re-brand themselves as the people who will fix society's problems? What happens when the arsonists pose as the firefighters?" "Virginia Votes to ... more »
Poll: 27% Of Americans Believe President Trump Should Face War-Crime Charges Over Soleimani's Killing
Former Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp Brigadier General Haj Qassem Soleimani *Business Insider: **More than 25% of Americans believe Trump should face war-crime charges over Soleimani's killing* * 27% of Americans said they agreed President Donald Trump should be charged with war crimes over the drone strike that killed Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, according to a new Insider poll. * Though regarded as a terrorist by the US, Soleimani was Iran's top general and his killing marked a major escalation in the long history of hostilities between Washington and Tehran. * The Trum... more »
A few climate change tidbits
There was good news, bad news and ludicrous news that occurred this week. Here is a Friday rundown. On the good news front, The Charlotte Observer did an excellent editorial called “Federal disaster relief: Tossing cash in the ocean in … Continue reading →
Puerto Ricans Protest in Anger Over Unused Emergency Aid
Anger is growing in Puerto Rico over emergency aid that until recently sat unused in a warehouse amid ongoing earthquakes.
Teen Found Dead in Chimney Was Missing 2 Days Before First Report
A teenager who police believe got accidentally trapped in the chimney of a vacant home and was found dead after a three-week search was not reported missing by his family until nearly two days after they last saw him.
Were GOP Senators Overheard Saying ‘We’re Up Shit’s Creek’ About Impeachment?
A tweet prompted some conversation about fake conversations.
Is Chick-fil-A Giving Away Its Food Free for a Year?
Always check the expiration date on social media promotions.
Democrats May Give as Many as 1 Million Non-Citizens May Voting Rights in New York City
The law would give local electoral power to the city’s massive 3.1 million foreign-born population, making up almost 40% of the total city population.
Chinese Market at Center of Coronavirus Outbreak Sold Wolves, Snakes, Rats and Other Exotic Animals to Eat
One expert said that said the real problem was in people’s behavior, rather than with the animals, and she offered simple advice: the way to prevent such infectious diseases is to "stay away from wildlife, say no to game, avoid their habitats and livestock and farms mixing with wildlife."
EXCLUSIVE: Top FBI Agent Died After Uncovering
Hillary Clinton Funneled Billions of Tax Dollars from State Dept. to Clinton Foundation and Cronies From the True Pundit: Excerpts: High-ranking FBI officials are spilling the beans on a massive cover up involving Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, the State Department and a scheme that steered untold billions of tax dollars to the Clinton Foundation and Clinton associates. Thomas Paine broke the story on his Patreon show on Tuesday night as well as his new Podcast. And the Justice Department is implicated too. Not to mention the disturbing implications surrounding the mysterious death... more »
Ann Coulter Praises We Build The Wall, Fishers Industries
From the Gateway Pundit: Excerpts: After a months-long legal battle with the International Boundary and Water Commission, a “United Nations-type” globalist agency which has deliberately facilitated the illegal entry of hordes of foreign nationals into the United States, a federal judge cleared the way on Jan. 9 for Fisher Industries and We Build The Wall to continue building a section of President Donald Trump’s Mexico border wall. In less than a week after the ruling, Fisher Industries built the bulk of 3.5 miles-long wall in Mission, Texas along the Rio Grande and construction of... more »
Shut up shop or face action: Airbnb operators given council ultimatum
Authorities in the WA resort town of Broome are cracking down on sharing economy accommodation, telling owners to stop operating or face enforcement action.
Qld schools promised air-conditioning for Term 1 won't be getting it
The Queensland Premier has admitted only half of the promised 300 schools to get air-conditioning as part of a major multi-million-dollar spend will have it installed by the start of the school year.
Planned interconnector between SA and NSW gets approval, but economic benefit downplayed
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A proposed electricity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales gets regulatory approval, however its economic benefit is significantly downplayed.
Researchers bring 3,000-year-old mummy's voice back to life
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Researchers say they have mimicked the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummified Egyptian priest by recreating much of its vocal tract using medical scanners, 3D printing and an electronic larynx.
Four possible cases of deadly coronavirus being investigated in NSW
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NSW Health has not revealed if any of the four people being tested for the coronavirus were on the flight which arrived in Sydney yesterday from the Chinese city of Wuhan.
During its worst fire day this year, this is what the ACT's emergency website showed
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For several hours on Thursday afternoon, the website Canberrans are meant to go to for emergency information was taken offline as a dangerous fire threatened properties south of Canberra Airport.
Tributes flow as three 'heroic American firefighters' who died in NSW tanker crash named
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A US aerial firefighting company has named the crew of three Americans killed in an air tanker crash on Thursday in south-east New South Wales.
Tasmanian Premier gives himself climate change portfolio as he unveils new ministry
Newly-minted Tasmanian Premier has announced he will be the state's first Liberal minister for climate change as he unveils what he calls a cabinet of "minimal change", "continuity" and "stability".
The Sopranos actress tells court she tried to fight Harvey Weinstein during alleged rape
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Actress Annabella Sciorra becomes the first accuser to take the stand against the former Hollywood producer in his sexual assault trial, telling a New York jury details of an alleged rape in her home more than 25 years ago.
Ash Barty weathers early storm to sail through to Aus Open's round of 16
The world number one recovers from a shaky start to keep her Melbourne Park tilt on track with a straight-sets triumph over the talented Elena Rybakina on Rod Laver Arena.
Victorian Government attempts to 'hide' risks with major secondary school merger, says MP
The Victorian Government is taking an opposition MP to court over what has been called an "extraordinary attempt" to stop undisclosed information about Victoria's biggest educational project going public.
Flash flooding likely as monsoonal low brings days of rain to Queensland's parched north west
The rain, which could stretch to mid-next week, is bringing new hope to graziers who've been waiting years for substantial falls.
AAC&U Conference Explores How to Support Women Leaders and Faculty of Color
Several sessions at the Association of American Colleges and Universities annual meeting delved into how to make the work of diversity, equity and inclusion a little bit easier for women leaders and minority faculty.
U Michigan’s LSA Debuts New Facility For Transfer Students’ Success
The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA) recently debuted a new building on campus with the goal of student access in mind.LSA’s 45,000 square-foot $35 million building includes classrooms, interview rooms, a lounge and event space, 24/7 food and beverage market and a prayer, meditation and wellness room. Planning for the centrally located building started in 2017 and was designed to be a place where students can connect with their fellow peers and meet with potential employers.
India To Build Six New Submarines To Counter China
*War Is Boring:* *India will build six new submarines to counter rapid expansion of China’s fleet* The defence ministry on Tuesday cleared two Indian and five foreign shipbuilders to take part in a Rs 50,000-crore project to build high-tech submarines in the country, one of the biggest Make in India programmes in the military sector, two senior officials said on condition of anonymity. Six advanced submarines will be built under project P-75I to scale up the Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities and counter the rapid expansion of China’s submarine fleet. The project will be ... more »
New column day
Here, on the Saskatchewan Party's dangerous focus on privatization and photo-ops rather than the public infrastructure the province needs. For further reading... - Alex MacPherson reported on both the Moe government's advance notice of the flaws in the roof of the new North Battleford hospital, and the continued use of panels from a provider whose products had already failed in the building's walls. And Scott Larson's report includes more details about the litany of problems with the building. - Zak Vescera reported on the belated declaration that the Saskatchewan Health Authority i... more »
The US Navy Is Boasting That They Are Developing A Better Torpedo
Technicians perform maintenance on a Mark 48 advanced capabilities torpedo at Keyport, Washington in 1982. Wikipedia *National Interest:* *Meet the Secret New U.S. Navy Torpedo That Promises To Be Even Deadlier* *Watch out, Russia and China!* *Key Point:* Modifications to the weapon improves the acoustic receiver, replaces the guidance-and-control hardware with updated technology, increases memory, and improves processor throughput to handle the expanded software demands required to improve torpedo performance against evolving threats, according to Navy information on the weapon. ... more »
On The Problem of Free Will
Free will can be described as free only if there is the possibility of it to be enslaved. If nature has created free will with the objective of it being free, then free will is not actually free because it is determined by nature to be free. Liberty means absence of external restraint; it does not mean that free will is uncaused. In a causally determined universe, free will can be caused by internal factors but this means that it is causally determined. However, if our choices are uncaused, then our actions will be unpredictable and, that will imply that the impulses of free will are... more »
Brexit Is Now UK Law
*SKY News: **Brexit deal becomes UK law, paving way for EU departure next week* Tory backbenchers hail the "promise made, promise delivered", while an opposition MP calls it a "moment of huge regret". Boris Johnson's Brexit deal has officially become UK law, paving the way for the country to leave the EU next week. The prime minister's Withdrawal Agreement Act was signed off by the Queen on Thursday after completing its journey through parliament. Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans announced the news to MPs on Thursday afternoon. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* For years Brexit ... more »
How Russia Realized The MiG-27's Gatling Gun Was Too Powerful For Its Own Good
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* The jet blew off its own landing lights. *Key point: *Distinguished by its flattened ‘duck bill’ nose leading some pilots to nickname it ‘the Platypus,’ the MiG-27 was not widely exported like the MiG-23 fighter it was spun off from. On December 27, 2019, the Indian Air Force bade farewell to the last of the beefy MiG-27 attack jets it had dubbed the *Bahadur* (“Valiant”) in a ceremony held by No. 29 squadron at Jodhpur air station. The powerful swing-wing jets were a Soviet warplanes license-built by India and upgraded with 2000s-era avionics... more »
Want To Start A War With America? Go Try To Sink An Aircraft Carrier
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Iran and China shouldn't test their luck. *Key point: *The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor shows that certain attacks can backfire on the enemy. Since the 1950s, the supercarrier has been the most visible representation of U.S. military power and maritime hegemony. Although supercarriers have participated in nearly every military conflict since the commissioning of USS Forrestal in 1955, no carrier has come under determined attack from a capable opponent. In part, this is because supercarriers are very difficult to attack, but the symbolic grandeur ... more »
Want To Improve U.S. Weapons? Just Give Them To Israel
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Middle East* Israel has made an industry out of improving U.S. military tech. *Key point: *These are the unique derivatives of American equipment that the IDF fields. The Israel Defense Forces field a wide variety of American military equipment, due to significant amounts of American military aid to Israel. However, American equipment has not always been the best suited to the tough desert and urban conditions encountered by the IDF. As a result, American equipment in Israeli service is often extensively modified to fit the IDF’s unique mission. Here are... more »
California Will Jail You for Unsolicited Sexts Now
*Virginia Aabram* *Politics, Americas* [image: A cell phone is seen from Chinese drone maker DJI as they demonstrate their app that tracks a drone's registration and owner in Montreal, Canada, November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi] The dating app Bumble supported the law. Californians who send unwelcome sexual images to others online without expressed invitation soon could face legal repercussions for such unwanted sexting. A proposed bill in the California Senate would make sending unsolicited, sexually explicit images via text, email, social media, or dating apps illeg... more »
Why It's Illegal To Outlaw Giving Advice To Illegal Immigrants
*Ilya Shapiro, Michael Collins* *Politics, * A law is overbroad when the unprotected speech or actions it legitimately targets are eclipsed by the protected speech that could be targeted. Regardless of the immigration enforcement practices at any given time, there are people and organizations who urge illegal immigrants to stay in this country and wait for political change. Likewise, immigrants themselves will take proactive steps in an attempt to adjust their status, to come out of the legal shadows. Lawyers will advise some immigrants — quite correctly, in many cases — that re... more »
Why The Army Is Investing In New Ammo, Rather Than New Guns
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* This could greatly reduce the weight a soldier has to carry. *Key point: *The primary problem that is preventing widespread adoption of CTSAS small-arms technology is one of systemic inertia. Recently, much attention has been focused on the state of the U.S. military’s arsenal of small arms. After the announcement and subsequent cancellation of the U.S. Army’s 7.62 Interim Combat Service Rifle project, many were left wondering what the U.S. Army’s actual plan was for a future service rifle. One possible answer was demonstrated at the AUSA 2017... more »
The Bizarre 1 Mistake That Gave Mother Russia a Stealthy American D-21 Spy Drone
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: By U.S. Air Force - nationalmuseum.af.mil, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68165815] A Cold War error. *Key point:* No technology is perfect, but sometimes a weapon can do the wrong thing. In 1969, America's D-21 flew right into Russia's hands. In November 1969, the U.S. Air Force sent Russia an early Christmas gift. It was a sleek flying machine that bore an uncanny resemblance to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The American generosity was purely unintentional. The aircraft was actually a cutting-edge drone ... more »
Seed Shortage Next Growing Season
We have a shortage of many kinds of food seeds. Continue reading →
Latest recall involving hard boiled eggs covers cornbread dressing, bread stuffing
Savannah Food Company Inc. is recalling cornbread dressing and bread stuffing made with frozen diced eggs from Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA. The products were distributed through wholesale distributors to restaurants, delis, cafeterias, and foodservice establishments in Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Arkansas. “This recall is taking place due... Continue Reading
Elise Stefanik – Improperly Constructed House Articles are No Excuse for New Senate Witnesses…
Representative Elise Stefanik is a member of President Trump’s defense team. In this interview the issue of the deficient articles is raised surrounding witnesses. House witnesses who gave testimony when the articles were framed could be considered appropriate, if needed, … Continue reading →
Lee Zeldin Challenges Media and Debunks Schiff’s Claim that Ukraine 2016 Interference is “Conspiracy Theory”…
Lee Zeldin, Mike Johnson, Mark Meadows and Elise Stefanik appear for a quick presser during the impeachment hearings. Zeldin notes that Adam Schiff has claimed Ukraine interference in the 2016 U.S. election is “conspiracy theory“; then Zeldin cites specific examples … Continue reading →
House Committee in South Dakota Advances Bill to Prevent Gender Reassignment on Minors
[image: house-committee-in-south-dakota-advances-bill-to-prevent-gender-reassignment-on-minors] A house subcommittee in South Dakota has voted to advance a bill that would criminalize gender reassignment treatment on minors in the state.
Small Town U.S. Corn Farmer Battles Powerful GMO Seed Corporation in Upcoming Film “The Seed”
Life has only gotten tougher for small family farmers in recent years according to a wide variety of metrics. Perhaps one of the most overlooked challenges is the difficulty of keeping up in a corporate-driven world of farming buoyed by powerful mutli-national corporations that prefer the use of lab created, genetically engineered seeds and glyphosate or other toxic synthetic chemicals to the natural, organic way of doing things. The ongoing battle between organic and GMO farming philosophies has led to several breakthroughs in the movie and documentary industries, including the... more »
Trump to unveil ‘great’ Mid-East peace plan, warns Palestinians may not like it
US President Donald Trump will finally unveil his ‘great’ plan for peace in the Middle East before Israeli leaders visit Washington next week. While the Palestinians may not like it, it will be good for them, Trump said. Trump has long teased the existence of a plan that would resolve the long-running dispute between Israel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Suspected Israeli airstrikes target eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – A number of explosions were reported in eastern Syria this evening after a suspected Israeli warplane targeted the border region with Iraq. According to a report from the Deir Ezzor Governorate, the alleged Israeli warplane targeted the Al-Qa’im-Albukamal border area, which links Syria’s Deir Ezzor and Iraq’s Al-Anbar governorates. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-01-22
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Russia, Syria, China, France, Israel, Jerusalem, Macron, Palestine, Libya, Tripoli, Latakia, US, Hasakah, Aleppo, SDF, Ansarallah, Sanaa, Yemen, Iraq. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Middleeast, Palestine, North-Africa, Yemen, Iraq Let us know how you like this brief in the comments […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘A landmark achievement’: Pakistan tests new surface-to-surface ballistic missile – video
Pakistan has once again tested Ghaznavi, a surface-to-surface ballistic missile that can carry a range of warheads, including nuclear ones, with an operating range of 290 km. This is the missile’s second successful launch. The test was a part of field training exercises on both day and night combat readiness. Pakistani state media said the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran slams US official’s threat to assassinate Soleimani’s successor
Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed the US’ policy of “targeted and governmental terrorism” after an American diplomat threatened Quds Force commander Esmail Ghaani with the same fate as his assassinated predecessor, Qassem Soleimani. “These words are an official announcement and a clear unveiling of America’s targeted and governmental terrorism,” ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi told Iranian state […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 30 Russian naval warships to hold drills in Caspian Sea
The crews of Caspian Flotilla ships and vessels have taken to the sea to practice combat assignments of eliminating a notional enemy force, the press office of Russia’s Southern Military District reported on Thursday. “The crews of the missile ships Dagestan and Tatarstan, the small artillery ships Astrakhan, Volgodonsk and Grad Sviyazhsk, the landing boats […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US troops block Russian military convoy from reaching Iraq border: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – American troops stopped a Russian convoy in Syria from reaching the border of Iraq, and reportedly escorted the convoy to the main road. The incident reportedly took place near the border-city of Al-Malikiyah, which is located near Iraq’s Nineveh (var. Ninawa) Governorate. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia air defense system may already be in Iraq: photo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – A new photo graph posted by the alleged Iraqi Air Defense Command indicated that the Middle Eastern country may have already received a long-range Russian air defense system, the aviation publication Avia.Pro reported on Thursday. “A photograph that appeared a few days ago, apparently posted by the Iraqi Air Defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
We Remember Dan Olmsted
Thinking of our dear friend, mentor, colleague, and leader of the rebel alliance Dan Olmsted, as we quietly mark the 3rd anniversary of his death in 2017. We miss you, Dan.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 23, 2020
Medical staff in protective suits at a hospital in Wuhan. Photo: STR / AFP *Gordon Watts, Asia Times:* *China struggles to contain Wuhan virus* Beijing left scrambling to cope with the outbreak after the first case was reported on December 31 When the Wuhan virus outbreak started creating media waves across the globe, China’s state-run CCTV was dominated by a 22-minute spotlight on President Xi Jinping’s tour of Yunnan. Back down the running order was the coronavirus story, the 10th item on CCTV’s agenda during Tuesday’s prime-time bulletin. The cult of personality appeared to hav... more »
AXIOS: DONALD TRUMP INVENTED THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN!
One of my pet peeves is journalism that treats Donald Trump as America's greatest political genius. Yes, he won a campaign nobody thought he could win (including, reportedly, himself) -- but he needed help from James Comey, Vladimir Putin, and a Hillary-hating, email-obsessed mainstream media, and he still lost the popular vote by nearly 3 million. An example of this kind of journalism is a piece posted at Axios this morning: *Mike Bloomberg copies Trump to beat Trump* To *beat* President Trump, Mike Bloomberg wants to *be* candidate Trump. ... *The big picture:* Bloomberg is no Tru... more »
Withdrawal of Us Troops From Iraq Can Endanger Minority Communities
Assyrian International News Agency - 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- A vote by the Iraqi parliament to expel American troops into the country is concerned about whether their absence will make minority communities vulnerable to attacks by the Islamic State.
Environmental Protection Agency Puts Some Sense Back Into Federal Water Rules
A few years ago, after concern about the Obama administration's efforts to use EPA to pick and choose winners in the private sector reached a crescendo, the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that EPA "violated publicity or propaganda and anti-lobbying provisions contained in appropriations acts with its use of certain social media platforms in association with its "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rulemaking in fiscal years 2014 and 2015." It was a shockingly bold attempt by the federal government to use water regulations to penalize the public. read more
Jan. 23: A bad day for this blogger
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/22/worlds-consumption-of-materials-hits-record-100bn-tonnes-a-year ______________________________________________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=z4FEJJGWMt8&feature=emb_title Not to worry. leading thinkers like Ontario's Doug Ford and America's Donald Trump say it ain't happening. And, like, they know things. _________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/23/coronavirus-panic-spreads-in-china-with-three-cities-in-lockdown Should we worry abou... more »
World News Briefs -- January 23, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *China virus death toll mounts to 25, infections spread* BEIJING (Reuters) - A new coronavirus has killed 25 people in China and infected more than 800, the government said on Friday, as the World Health Organization declared it an emergency but stopped short of declaring the epidemic of international concern. China’s National Health Commission said 830 cases had been confirmed so far and 25 people had died as of Thursday. Most of the cases are in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus is believed to have originated late last year. *Read more* .... *MIDD... more »
Second Session – Day Three – Senate Impeachment Trial – 7:15pm EST Livestream…
There will be 24 hours of presentation by House Impeachment Managers (over 3 days); 24 hours of presentation by Defense team (over 3 days); 16 hours of Senate questioning; 4 hours of closing arguments, equally divided; and then a Senate … Continue reading →
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Interview During Davos World Economic Forum….
Earlier today Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appeared on CNBC for an extensive interview from the Davos, Switzerland, World Economic Forum. Good grief. What is so hard to understand about the statement: “economic security is national security”?
California to require marijuana retailers to exhibit QR code
Citing the 2019 vaping crisis, California cannabis regulators on Thursday mandated that licensed marijuana retailers and distributors display a QR code in order to differentiate legal cannabis businesses from illicit ones. The new regulation will go into effect after it’s approved by the state Office of Administrative Law, which will likely take at least two weeks. “The […] California to require marijuana retailers to exhibit QR code is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Mexico’s Tough Response to Migrants Doesn’t Stir Outcry
The hundreds of Central American migrants walking north in southern Mexico have received steady media coverage in Mexico.
Patents Being Shared Online Are Not Related to New Virus in China
As the U.S. reported its first case of coronavirus, social media users began spreading misinformation suggest the U.S. government was aware of the virus for years.
Crooked Chicago Pol Endorses Bloomberg
If this was still the 1960's-- when Bobby Rush was a co-founder of the Chicago chapter of the Black Panthers-- you might scratch your head and wonder how he could have endorsed a multi-billionaire former Republican mayor of New York who instituted a stop and frisk policy aimed directly at African-Americans. But over five decades have gone by and selling his endorsement to the highest bidder is *exactly* what anyone who's been paying attention would expect from uber-corrupt Chicago Congressman Bobby Rush today. Lynn Sweet covered the endorsement announcement for the *Chicago Sun Ti... more »
"The Future of What's Called 'Capitalism'"
*"The Future of What's Called 'Capitalism'"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Whatever definition of capitalism you use, the current system isn't it so let's call it "capitalism" in quotes to indicate it's called "capitalism" but isn't actually classical capitalism. Try a few conventional definitions on for size: • Capitalism allocates capital to its most productive uses. Does the current system actually do this? You must be joking. • Capitalism is based on private labor and capital freely choosing where to invest time/assets. Does the current system actually do this? You must be joking. ... more »
Formulations of Glyphosate-Based Weedkillers Are Toxic, Tests Show
Tests by a US government agency on common weed-killing products made with the chemical glyphosate have found some formulations sold to the public to be genotoxic, meaning they are damaging to human DNA. Source: The Guardian By Carey Gillam But the government scientists at the National Toxicology Program (NTP) say the danger probably lies with […] The post Formulations of Glyphosate-Based Weedkillers Are Toxic, Tests Show appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Keiser Report: All Rescue Roads Lead to the Elite (E1492)
RT In this episode of Keiser Report, Max and Stacy look at the fact that every crisis is now used as an asset, resource, and wealth grab for the most elite in the economy. Whether it is the mysterious repo market turmoil in which we see the NY Fed throwing tens of billions daily into …
US Military Stops Russian Convoy in Syria from Reaching Iraq Border
RT American troops stopped a Russian convoy in Syria from reaching the border of Iraq, and reportedly escorted the convoy to the main road. end
BBC Faces Existential Threat. In the 21st Century, It Has Nobody Left to Lie to
BBC Faces Existential Threat. In the 21st Century, It Has Nobody Left to Lie to by George Galloway, https://www.rt.com/ Whoever replaces outgoing BBC Director General Tony Hall, be sure that establishment interests will be in safe hands. But multiple scandals the broadcaster has been involved in damaged it quite possibly beyond repair. – The next …
Climate “Fortune Tellers” And “Alarmists” EXPOSED! Here’s The PROOF They DON’T Want You To See!!!
Press For Truth Climate change “activists” are being exposed by the president and it’s a beautiful thing to witness!Donald Trump has just taken another well deserved swipe at teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg during a recent speech at Davos where he said “This is not a time for pessimism, this is a time for …
"The Plague"
*"The Plague"* by The Zman "The zombie apocalypse is upon us. It is time to load up on ammunition, potable water and the dehydrated food they say will last generations. Of course, it also means cutting yourself off from the rest of humanity, as you can’t be sure when they will catch the virus and turn into a zombie. You might have to use the ax on the guy next door, who just moved in, so there’s no point in getting know him. It also ensures that whatever is turning people into zombies will not get to you. We may not be on the verge of a zombie apocalypse, but there is a coronaviru... more »
Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop might be trolling us, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't call them out
Gwyneth Paltrow's new Goop show starts on Netflix today. While it's easy to laugh off Goop's vagina candles or jade eggs, the threat of medical misinformation shouldn't be taken so lightly, writes Olivia Willis.
SA Catholic Brother acquitted of indecent assault of student
A South Australian Catholic Brother accused of sexually abusing a student in the late 1960s is acquitted of two counts of indecent assault.
Macquarie CEO suspect in German tax scam, as probe widens
Sixty current and former Macquarie employees, including its chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake, have been named as suspects in a German investigation into short-selling activities.
Iconic pipeline tipped to be replaced, ending a century of history
Legendary engineer CY O'Connor once dreamed of a scheme to supply fresh water from WA's coast to the dry interior, but it could soon be replaced.
Coronavirus worries keep a lid on global markets
The post-New Year surge on global markets has been stopped in its tracks by fears the coronavirus could hit the global economy.
Claim author Bruce Pascoe lied about Aboriginal heritage dismissed by AFP
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The Australian Federal Police dismiss an allegation disputing the Aboriginal heritage of author and historian Bruce Pascoe, saying "no Commonwealth offence has been identified".
Nick Kyrgios got called for a time violation, and responded by mimicking Rafael Nadal
Nick Kyrgios is hit with a time violation in his second round match with Giles Simon, and used it to reignite his feud with Rafael Nadal.
Non-Indigenous business fails in bid to trademark Aboriginal name 'used for thousands of years'
An application lodged by a pair of Queensland business owners to trademark a name that is said to date back to the Dreamtime has failed, much to the relief of Indigenous stakeholders who saw the move as an attempt to prevent others using the Indigenous name.
ATO investigates hundreds of Australians after global money laundering raids
The ATO says hundreds of Australians are being investigated for tax evasion and money laundering as part of global operation centred on a Central American bank.
Here's why this summer could be the turning point in Scott Morrison's leadership
At its heart, the McKenzie affair is simple: it was a clear misuse of taxpayer's money. But what happens next is far from straightforward, writes Michelle Grattan.
Race is on as Australian researchers rush to make coronavirus vaccine
A group of Queensland scientists is one of three research teams around the world who are starting work on potential vaccines against coronavirus. They think they can have it done in 16 weeks.
Electric scooters are now everywhere in Darwin. Here's what you need to know
There are 100 new electric scooters zooming around the Top End, and you don't need a driver's licence to ride one. Here's everything you need to know about Darwin's 12-month e-scooter trial.
The single impeachment vote that told us how Donald Trump's trial could end
They swore an oath to deliver "impartial justice" but partisan self-interest from US senators obsessed with their own re-election chances is likely to rule the day, writes US bureau chief David Lipson.
Your best photos from the past week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own Instagram photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.
Storm Gloria death toll in Spain hits 13, Prime Minister calls emergency meeting
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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will hold an emergency meeting to deal with the impact of a storm that has caused heavy rains, powerful winds and huge waves, killing at least 13 people.
Wild weather hits Sydney, more smoky days on the way
Sydney is hit by heavy rain, hail and 30,000 lightning strikes after a flash thunderstorm, while bushfire smoke will linger over the city for a few more days.
'If there's ever a time to wake up, it's now': Doomsday Clock moves 20-seconds closer to midnight
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists calls on world leaders to "pull humanity back from the brink" as it cites bushfires in Australia among warning signs of the existential threat facing the world from climate change, as well as potential nuclear war.
Too unsafe for recovery teams to re-enter gold mine where worker remains missing, feared dead
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Police say it is 'highly unlikely' a man missing after a collapse at a Tasmanian gold mine has survived, saying 3D technology has revealed the extent of earth and rock that fell during the incident.
BREAKING: NPR: Pharmaceutical Executive John Kapoor Sentenced To 66 Months In Prison In Opioid Trial
Former billionaire and pharmaceutical executive John Kapoor has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison on Thursday. His sentencing is the culmination of a months-long criminal trial in Boston’s Moakley U.S. Courthouse that resulted in the first successful prosecution of pharmaceutical executives tied to the opioid epidemic. RELATED STORY: Ex-Drug Company Execs […] The post BREAKING: NPR: Pharmaceutical Executive John Kapoor Sentenced To 66 Months In Prison In Opioid Trial appeared first on Health Nut News.
That Great Pacific Garbage Patch Cleaning Device Is Finally Working Properly
In 2013, 18-year-old Dutch inventor Boyan Slat founded non-profit, The Ocean Cleanup in the Netherlands. His organization targets plastic collected in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area twice as big as Texas. Unfortunately, the system the young inventor developed failed to do the job. That is – until now. Artificial Coastline In theory, Slat’s […] The post That Great Pacific Garbage Patch Cleaning Device Is Finally Working Properly appeared first on Health Nut News.
12 Drugless Ways to Avoid Getting the Flu
An Oregon mother found out firsthand the potentially severe side effects of the flu medicine, Tamiflu, and now wants to warn others, her local station KKTV 11 reported. When her son got sick, Sarah Wells took him to the doctor, where he was prescribed Tamiflu. Her son started experiencing hallucinations, hearing voices and saying that […] The post 12 Drugless Ways to Avoid Getting the Flu appeared first on Health Nut News.
Top UN Court Orders Myanmar to Protect Rohingya from Genocide
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 23 (IPS) - Myanmar must take steps to protect its minority Rohingya population, the top UN court unanimously ruled on Thursday. Read the full story, “Top UN Court Orders Myanmar to Protect Rohingya from Genocide”, on globalissues.org →
Always Carry A Weapon In California (and elsewhere)
What happens when you ban killing a top predator? You are on the menu. Continue reading →
Here’s a recent interview I did with PBS’s “Frontline” on what’s...
Robert Reich - 4 hours ago
Here’s a recent interview I did with PBS’s “Frontline” on what’s at stake this election year, and how we got to this terrifying point in American history. Hope you find it helpful.
The Biggest Political Party in America You’ve Never Heard OfIf...
Robert Reich - 4 hours ago
*The Biggest Political Party in America You’ve Never Heard Of* If I asked you to name the biggest political party in the United States, what would be your answer? You probably have two guesses that come to mind: the Democratic party or the Republican party.Well, it’s neither. It’s the party of Non-Voters. Let’s look at the last presidential election: 100 million Americans who were eligible to vote in 2016 DID NOT vote. That’s a bigger number than the number who voted either for Donald Trump or for Hillary Clinton. In Michigan, for example, where the contest came down to roughly ... more »
SYRIA: Infighting Continues Between Militants in Aleppo’s Eastern Countryside
*Khaled Iskef* | The in-fighting continues, as rival jihadist and Turkish proxies continue to compete for the spoils of war.
Moose Stuck on Railroad Bridge Is Rescued and Relocated
A moose got stuck on an active railroad bridge in Vermont and was removed and relocated with minimal injuries.
31 deaths and 2600 burnt out homes has not yet woken up governments as Canberra is again threatened by wildfire
by staff writers The futility of using aircraft to impede large bushfires has been borne home after a converted military C-130 Hercules four prop tanker crashed near Cooma (NSW) killing all three American crewmen. Dense smoke and poor visibility was blamed by authorities for causing the accident. “Tragically, there appears to be no survivors as […]
Israeli Leaders Will Travel To Washington Next Week To Discuss President Trump's Peace Plan
The United States looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister @Netanyahu & Blue & White Chairman @Gantzbe to the @WhiteHouse next week. Reports about details and timing of our closely-held peace plan are purely speculative. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 23, 2020 *The Guardian:* *Donald Trump invites Israeli leaders to Washington to hear peace plan details* * ‘Ultimate deal’ reported to be extremely favourable to Israel * Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader to visit next week Donald Trump has invited Israel’s prime minister and leader of the opposition to Washingt... more »
Are Gun Rights Racist? The Media Would Have You Think So
*Jarrett Stepman* *Politics, Americas* [image: Virginia 2nd Amendment Rally (2020 Jan)] It's the Tea Party all over again. It’s the tea party all over again. Way back in 2009 the press, followed by a gaggle of left-wing commentators and politicians, did a number on tea party protests, often portraying them—with little evidence—as driven by racist rage against President Barack Obama rather than principled opposition to his administration’s policies. These same tactics were on full display Monday in the coverage of pro-Second Amendment protests that took place in Richmond, Virgini... more »
Dissenter Weekly: Sham Charge Against Glenn Greenwald—Plus, US Prosecutors Argue First Amendment Doesn’t Apply To Assange
On "Dissenter Weekly," we cover sham charge against Glenn Greenwald in Brazil and how US prosecutors think First Amendment doesn't apply to Julian Assange. The post Dissenter Weekly: Sham Charge Against Glenn Greenwald—Plus, US Prosecutors Argue First Amendment Doesn’t Apply To Assange appeared first on Shadowproof.
Climate change: Lake District facing ‘dramatic’ soil erosion–Latest Junk Science
By Paul Homewood This week’s climate hysteria concerns “dramatic” soil erosion in the Lake District! The Lake District is suffering from soil erosion at a "dramatic rate" and could look very different in 50 years’ time, an academic has warned. Dr Simon Carr, programme leader for geography at the University of Cumbria, said […]
“Let’s Debate the Science!” RFK, Jr. on Whiskey Politics
RFK, Jr. joined Dave Sussman on the Whiskey Politics Show carried on America’s Voice News. Mr. Sussman went to a recent event as a skeptic. What he heard made him question what he thought were the facts. Afterwards, he was so unsure, that he decided to take a deeper dive into the facts to expose […] The post “Let’s Debate the Science!” RFK, Jr. on Whiskey Politics appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
DOJ Admits Two FISA Applications Lacked Cause – FISA Court Requests Information on Consequences: What Other Prosecutions Relied on the Invalid Warrants?…
An interesting ruling, brief and order from the FISA Court (Judge Boasberg) released today [pdf here] reflects an admission by the DOJ the 2nd and 3rd FISA renewal against U.S. person Carter Page were invalid. The “DOJ assesses that with … Continue reading →
U.S. Central Command Commander: U.S. Military To Maintain Expanded Mideast Presence
*Photo:* Gen. Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie Jr., the head of U.S. Central Command, speaks to troops on the USS Bataan on Jan. 23. (Missy Ryan/The Washington Post) *Washington Post:** U.S. military to maintain expanded Mideast presence, for now at least, following Iran strikes* ABOARD THE USS BATAAN IN THE RED SEA — The United States hopes to avert a conflict with Iran but will maintain an expanded military footprint in the Middle East amid heightened tensions, the head of U.S. Central Command said Thursday during a visit to the region. Gen. Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie Jr. said that new ai... more »
Vice President Pence Says Trump Is 'Unstoppable' As He Shakes Hands With Netanyahu At Holocaust Commemoration
*Daily Mail:* *Pence is caught on hot mic calling Trump 'unstoppable' as he shakes hands with Netanyahu at Holocaust commemoration* * Pence is attending event an event with world leaders to commemorate the Holocaust * He greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin * Putin has a meeting scheduled with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu * Pence and Netanyahu spoke at the event * The VP appeared to reference Trump, whom he called 'unstoppable' * 'Like somebody else I know,' he then lauded Netanyahu Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Jerusalem as leaders g... more »
FBI Says Monitoring of Ex-Trump Aide Should’ve Ended Sooner
The Justice Department has concluded that it should have ended its surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser earlier than it did because it lacked "insufficient predication" to continue eavesdropping, according to an order made public by a secretive intelligence court.
‘Sopranos’ Actress Says Weinstein Raped Her in the Mid-1990s
“Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand, testifying that the former Hollywood studio boss overpowered and raped her.
Why California Is Banning Chlorpyrifos, A Widely-Used Pesticide
After 2020, California growers will be barred from using the insecticide chlorpyrifos on grapes and other crops.
Did Sea Foam Fill Streets in Spain?
NOAA explained that sea foam forms "when dissolved organic matter in the ocean is churned up."
Over 100 State Lawmakers Accused of Misconduct in 3 Years
At least 101 state legislators now have been publicly accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since the start of 2017, according to an Associated Press review.
18 local events with US Congress members where you can advocate for Palestine!
Attend a local event with your legislator, and advocate for justice for Palestinians! Upcoming events in CA, CO, IA, MN, NJ, NM, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI. The post 18 local events with US Congress members where you can advocate for Palestine! appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
American Zionists choose lies over children
A bill before Congress seeks merely to stop US aid dollars from subsidizing the incarceration and torture of Palestinian children. Pro-Israel organizations would rather believe outrageous fallacies than stand up for these kids' rights. The post American Zionists choose lies over children appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Voting for World Zionist Congress heats up
Voting has begun for the World Zionist Congress, as Israel partisans on the left and the right vie for influence... among other things, the WZC decides how $5 billion will be spent... (Palestinians need not apply) The post Voting for World Zionist Congress heats up appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 22 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Iran's Qaher 313 Stealth Fighter Is More Bluster Than Brawn
*David Axe* *Technology, Middle East* It's not much of a threat. *Key point: *A hollow threat. Tensions have escalated in the Persian Gulf region in the aftermath of U.S. president Donald Trump’s decision unilaterally to withdraw the United States from the agreement limiting Iran’s nuclear program. The U.S. military has implicated Iranian agents in several summer 2019 attacks on civilian ships sailing near Iran. The U.S. Navy sent the aircraft carrier USS *Abraham Lincoln* and her strike group to the region. The U.S. Air Force deployed B-52 bombers and F-22 and F-35 stealth figh... more »
Russian President Putin Is Proposing A 2020 Summit Involving The 5 Permamnent Members Of The UN Security Council
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Fifth World Holocaust Forum at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum in Jerusalem, January 23, 2020. © Reuters / Abir Sultan / Pool *Reuters:* *Putin proposes 2020 summit with leaders of Russia, France, China, U.S. and UK* JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposed holding a summit between the leaders of Russia, China, the United States, France and Britain in 2020 to discuss the conflict in Libya and other global problems. Putin, who was speaking during a trip to Israel, said Moscow was ready f... more »
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