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SPOILER: Even If Trump Wins Ohio, Bernie Will Still Beat Him In The Electoral College 348-182
CBS News released their new YouGov poll yesterday. There was a great deal of information but what I found the most important measured the enthusiasm level for the various candidates in Iowa. Remember, a caucus is not a primary. Caucus goers change their minds after arguments from their neighbors. And when initial voting is concluded, anyone who doesn't get 15% is eliminated and their supporters can go vote for someone else on the next ballot. The graphic above, shows the first choices. Who will Amy Klobuchar's and Elizabeth Warren's backers gravitate to when they are eliminated in... more »
Sports Australia complained to Minister about political interference in grants scheme
The ABC can reveal the clubs that missed out on funding despite Sport Australia's recommendations, amid revelations the agency complained to Bridget McKenzie's office ahead of the federal election that it was compromising the agency's independence.
Coronavirus evacuation scam targets Chinese-Australians in Wuhan
Chinese-Australians in Wuhan are warned not to fall for an online scam promising to help them flee the quarantined city which is the "ground zero" of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Alleged hay fraud scheme targets drought-affected Queensland farmers
A drought-affected Queensland horse stud owner warns landholders to be vigilant after losing $9,000 to an alleged hay fraud scheme.
Solar no longer 'a licence to print money'
A detailed study of power generators has found solar farms are having their profits crushed by falling prices and unforeseen cost hikes in the wake of an investment boom in the sector.
SA woman pleads not guilty to child sex offences allegedly committed over 15 years
A South Australian woman faces a District Court trial for child sex offences allegedly committed in numerous Adelaide suburbs between May 2002 and May 2017.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces September 19 election
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls an election for September 19, it is one that will test her popularity heavily due to the country facing economic issues.
'It would be the easiest thing in the world': Researchers ponder reintroducing emus back to Tasmania
Wild emus have not roamed Tasmania since the 1800s, and researchers are now looking at the birds' poo to find answers about how they lived.
Coronavirus death toll passes 100, Chinese authorities say
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The bulk of the most recent deaths are in the province of Hubei, where millions of people are in lockdown as China battles to fight the spread of the new virus strain.
Ash Barty through to Australian Open semi-finals for the first time
The world number one advances to the last four of her home major, following a straight-sets win over seventh seed Petra Kvitova in their quarter-final clash on Rod Laver Arena.
Man rescued from floodwaters as north Queensland deluge leads to flash flooding
Emergency services rescue a man stranded in floodwaters in north Queensland, as more than half-a-metre of rain falls in parts of the region, causing localised flooding and a rock slide in Townsville.
'Spectrum of severity': Who's at risk from coronavirus, and how does it spread?
As the number of confirmed cases of deadly coronavirus in Australia continues to grow, experts are beginning to get a greater understanding of the disease and its impact.
Impeachment pressure ramps up on Republicans after new Bolton book bombshell
Donald Trump's lawyers continue the US President's impeachment defence, but a report from the New York Times renews calls for fresh witnesses in the Senate trial.
Kellogg Pledges To End Pre-Harvest Use of Weedkiller Glyphosate on Grains – Too Little Too Late?
Last year (2019), a report published by The Environmental Working Group (EWG) showed that virtually all of America’s breakfast cereals, consumed primarily by children, are contaminated with the toxic herbicide, glyphosate. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp, and has been linked to cancer. Juries in recent court cases have awarded billions of dollars in damages to cancer victims who were exposed to glyphosate. This week, EWG is reporting that Kellogg is pledging to stop using glyphosate in the harvesting of grains by 2025. Kellogg's pledged to work with its wh... more »
Supreme Court Allows President Trump to Enforce “Public Charge” Rule For Immigration…
Today the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to continue enforcement of the “public charge” rule on immigration. The SCOTUS decision allows the government to enforce a provision of federal immigration law banning non-citizens from receiving a green card … Continue reading →
State Department Bars NPR Reporter from Flying with Pompeo
The State Department has denied a National Public Radio reporter a seat aboard Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s plane for an upcoming trip to Europe and Central Asia, the decision coming a few days after Pompeo lashed out at another NPR reporter.
Kobe Helicopter Tried to Climb to Avoid Clouds Before Crash
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer before plunging more than 1,000 feet into a hillside.
Coronvirus Won't Sink China's Economy—Not Yet
*Zheng Wang* *Politics, Asia* [image: A paramilitary officer wearing a face masks stands guard at the Tiananmen Gate, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins] Wait and see... The alarm is sounding again. The Asia financial markets were reasonably calm about the new coronavirus until the news of the lockdown of the whole city of Wuhan in China on January 23, where the first and most cases have been reported so far. After that, markets started tumbling. Everything from stock markets to Brent cru... more »
There Is No Going Back If Iran Sinks A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*John Bird* *Security, Middle East* It would mean war. *Key point: *The will to prepare is as important as the will to win, yet for too long, the United States has neglected a focused and disciplined approach to properly resourcing the U.S. Navy's fleet. The recent oil tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman reinforce the need to reestablish a highly visible U.S. naval deterrent in the Middle East. For eight months last year, no aircraft carrier strike group plied the region, the longest such interruption this millennium. With the United States needing a more robust posture against I... more »
5 Answers to Questions about What Your Heart Rate Number Really Means
*Anne R. Crecelius* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] It’s one of your body’s most basic vital signs. Tracking your heart rate? 5 questions answered about what that number really means The rise of wearable fitness trackers has increased the number of people monitoring their heart rate, both throughout the day and during exercise. Whether you’re an athlete trying to gain the competitive edge, a weekend warrior tracking progress or someone who is just trying to improve your health, consider heart rate a valuable tool in understanding the work of your amazing body as it achieves... more »
Finding an old letter—metastatic breast cancer
This is probably a re-run—at least I found it on Facebook and I often double post. I looked for it because I’ve been cleaning out my desk and found a local’ friend’s letter written from Tennessee after her daughter’s death. Her daughter was 61 and she was 90. She didn’t expect to bury her daughter or have to move out of state to settle her estate. The friend died a few months ago, and although I’m not a hoarder, I did tuck her letter back in the drawer. She was so lonely when she wrote it—had read everything in the house, and couldn’t get a library card because she wasn’t a re... more »
In reply to Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr
I have one comment on today's presentations. As a preface, I do not believe that the House managers have met their burden of proof to establish the President's guilt. (Though I am interested in hearing what John Bolton has to say.) I believe, though, that both Professor Dershowitz and Judge Starr made a significant error in their legal arguments to the Senate. Both men claimed today that the "weight of authority" supports their view that no abuse of power by the President (without a violation of law) can be an impeachable offense. Professor Dershowitz relied heavily on the argument ... more »
Alberto Fernández le propondrá a Emmanuel Macron renegociar el pacto entre el Mercosur y Europa
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28-Jan-2020 Alberto Fernández llevará a su gira por Europa la discusión sobre el futuro del acuerdo de libre comercio entre el Mercosur y la Unión Europea (UE). El Presidente se reunirá con Emmanuel Macron, en París, y con Angela Merkel, en Berlín.
EU not keen on FTA talks with PH
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27-Jan-2020 The European Union (EU) has prioritized the EU-GSP (Generalized System of Preference) Plus as the platform that will govern its cooperation and trade relationship with the Duterte administration.
Farm goods trade deficit likely to widen on FTAs: report
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27-Jan-2020 South Korea's trade deficit in the agricultural segment is expected to widen this year as imports of farm goods are set to expand at a faster pace than exports on the back of the country's free trade agreement (FTA) networks.
India, Indonesia negotiating economic cooperation agreement
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27-Jan-2020 India and Indonesia are set to launch negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to cover economic cooperation while trading in goods, services, and investments.
The Story of a Civilization
The story of a civilization is not a novel—it’s an anthology of short stories, many of which are unconnected with each other. A vast array of manmade, natural, and chance related events and factors play a role in the rise and fall of a civilization. No philosopher or historian can faithfully capture the cause and the consequence of these events and factors. To have a modicum of understanding of a civilization, you have to examine not only its books of history and philosophy but also the symbols that enable its people to identify with their civilization: their politics, religion, rit... more »
An Orphaned Boy Moved Into His Grandparents’ Home. The Homeowners Association Wants to Kick Him Out!
In 2019, both 15-year-old Collin Clabaugh’s parents passed away. He moved in with his grandparents in their senior living community, but the Homeowners Association wants him out. HOA To Kick Out Orphaned Boy Collin’s mother died in a California hospital after struggling with an illness. Two weeks after her death, Collin’s father died by suicide. […] The post An Orphaned Boy Moved Into His Grandparents’ Home. The Homeowners Association Wants to Kick Him Out! appeared first on Health Nut News.
10-Year-Old Wants to Inspire Others to Help Homeless People: ‘Start with a Smile’
Ten-year-old Chase Hansen is on a mission to help the homeless, and he has some simple advice: “Just start with a smile.” Chase, who is from Salt Lake City, Utah, started Project Empathy, an effort he founded that stemmed from an initial idea to give smoothies to people in need. He told Good Morning America: […] The post 10-Year-Old Wants to Inspire Others to Help Homeless People: ‘Start with a Smile’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Jersey Pride – Thousands of Trump Supporters Camp Out in New Jersey Days Before Tuesday Rally…
Jumpin’ ju-ju bones, an RSBN twitter video from New Jersey tonight shows thousands of Trump supporters, glorious Deplorables, lined-up and camping out overnight in Wildwood – a full day ahead of the Tuesday rally at the Wildwoods Convention Center. According … Continue reading →
California finds illegal marijuana vapes tainted with additives
Marijuana vape cartridges seized in unlicensed stores in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping, California officials said Monday. Officials also found that the illegal vapes confiscated in the December raids typically were not as potent as advertised and sometimes contained […] California finds illegal marijuana vapes tainted with additives is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"Is the Market Grossly Underestimating the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus Epidemic?"
*"Is the Market Grossly Underestimating the * *Potential** Impact of the Coronavirus Epidemic?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Despite the current drop in stocks (less than 1.5% as this is written), there's a tremendous reservoir of complacency about the economic and financial impact of the coronavirus epidemic. The zeitgeist reflects an implicit confidence that the coronavirus will blow over like the SARS scare a few years ago and the impact on the global economy will be essentially zero. Have all the risks already been fully discounted? Here are some of the reasons why the assumption tha... more »
The Truth About Income Inequality
On a global scale, inequality is declining. While it has increased within the United States, it has not grown nearly as much as people often claim. The American poor and middle class have been gaining ground, and the much-touted disappearance of the middle class has happened mainly because the ranks of the people above […] The post The Truth About Income Inequality appeared first on Econlib.
New York Times Ask Dem Candidates Which Celebrity They Would Most Like To Bang
It's just a week until the Iowa vote and the Democrat primary field will soon narrow to just 30 or so candidates. They've spent hours at Democratic debates most of us didn't watch droning on about screwing up your health care or their thrilling plans to tax the hell outta you so they can give you everything for free. As we mercifully get ready to say goodbye to some, let's learn a little bit about them as people who occasionally like us get horny. The New York Times asked some of the remaining Democrat candidates *20* questions, *one of which was to give voters a peek* into their ... more »
George Soros Donates $1B for Global University Initiative
Billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros has announced that he is donating $1 billion for a new global university network that will support and train students, especially underrepresented populations, worldwide, to build more open societies where “free expression” and a “diversity of beliefs” become the norm.
Live: Ash Barty takes on Petra Kvitova
World number one Ash Barty will be looking to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time, against the woman who beat her in last year's quarter-final, Petra Kvitova. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Roy Hill mine worker dies from serious injuries at Pilbara site
A mining services contractor has died from serious injuries after an accident on Monday at the Roy Hill iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara.
Thousands sign petitions to bar at-risk students from returning to school
Petitions urging the NSW Government to ban students who may have been infected with coronavirus from returning to school are circulated widely by concerned members of Sydney's Chinese community.
Masks released from national stockpile to help stop coronavirus spread
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GPs and surgery staff have been advised to wear face masks during consultations with suspected coronavirus patients, with the Federal Government dipping into its national stockpile to ensure there are enough to go around.
The hidden paternity leave trap tearing parents apart
When babies are born prematurely, parents are often living in limbo. And some argue the inflexible parental leave system can make matters worse.
Boy and father found dead on WA beach after camping trip ends in tragedy
A man and his 11-year-old son are dead and a woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a suspected gas leak from camping equipment on a beach near Wedge Island, north of Perth.
Coronavirus Alert: Dangerous Virus Rapidly Spreading
RT America Health officials are warning that as many as 100,000 people could be carrying coronavirus worldwide. It is also spreading faster and appears more contagious than was previously thought. There are five confirmed cases in the US and two in Canada. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports from Ontario. end
War Propaganda: “Support for IDF Action Against Iran — Even If It Leads to War”!
Zionist war propaganda! “Support for IDF Action Against Iran — Even If It Leads to War”! by Or Heller, https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en A comprehensive study by the INSS has found that the Israeli public supports the IDF’s actions against Iranian entrenchment in the northern sector. According to the findings, only about half of the public thinks that …
‘I Want to Open New Fronts with Russia & China as US Lived Off the Fat of Our Land,’ Philippines’ Duterte Tells RT
‘I Want to Open New Fronts with Russia & China as US Lived Off the Fat of Our Land,’ Philippines’ Duterte Tells RT by https://www.rt.com/ Speaking to RT, firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte spewed vitriol at the US for seeing the Philippines as “a vassal state,” revealing that he has sets his hopes on reaching out …
OPCW Investigator Testifies at UN that No Chemical Attack Took Place in Douma, Syria
Video of the UN Security Council session on the OPCW’s Douma report. Ian Henderson’s testimony begins at 57:30 in this official UN video. – OPCW Investigator Testifies at UN that No Chemical Attack Took Place in Douma, Syria by Ben Norton, https://thegrayzone.com/ In testimony before the United Nations Security Council, former OPCW inspection team leader …
Quick Glance at What We Know So Far About Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ as It’s About to Be Revealed
Quick Glance at What We Know So Far About Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ as It’s About to Be Revealed by Tim Korso, https://sputniknews.com/ The long awaited publication of Trump’s peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict might not be met with global praise, since many countries and even Palestinian National Authority (PNA), one of the …
More Deutsche Bank Problems Hit at WORST Time! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Deutsche Bank can’t catch a break…and they SHOULDN’T!! They are one of the most criminal banks in financial history and has been proven time and time again of bending and breaking every financial rule/law that has been written. Their time on the chopping block is coming quickly! end
Wuhan Coronavirus Infections Could Be 30 Times Higher Than Official Total, Researchers Warn | TIME
TIME The number of people infected with a SARS-like form of coronavirus in Wuhan, China could already be more than 30 times higher the the official tally, researchers in Hong Kong have warned. end
Corona Virus Now a Pandemic, Yet Mainstream Press Criminally Silent
Peak Prosperity UPDATE 3 HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLu2D… Pretty much the entire country of China is in lockdown at this moment. Unbelievable. Along with restricting travel within and across its borders, the Chinese government has begun heavily censoring the data its sharing with the world. Chris calls into question the few statistics they’re currently reporting, suspecting the …
US Embassy Hit In Iraq — Does This Mean War?
RonPaulLibertyReport As anti-US protests raged across Baghdad, rockets were fired into the green zone with at least one hitting the US embassy complex. The neocons will surely blame Iran (again) and argue for a military escalation. Will this mean the hot war is back on the menu? end
CEPI (Funded by Gates) Grants INOVIO $9M To Develop Vaccine Against Coronavirus nCoV-2019
Press For Truth If you’re asking the question cui bono (who benefits?) you need to follow the money. As the deadly Wuhan coronavirus is spreading around the world, some biotech companies have announced early work to look for a vaccine that could prevent the disease. Inovio was one of those companies who was granted $9M …
Kim Jong-Un’s Aunt is Alive and Well After Being ‘Killed’ by Tabloids
A resurrection of sorts: Kim Jong-un’s aunt stuns guests with a shock appearance, after being ‘killed’ by tabloids years ago by https://www.rt.com/ The once-powerful aunt of North Korea strongman Kim Jong-un, who had not been seen in public since the downfall and execution of her husband, has reappeared as a guest of honor at an …
Palestinians Burn Trump Dummy to Protest ‘Peace Plan’
RT Hundreds of people protested against the Middle East ‘peace plan’ of US President Donald Trump in Gaza City on Monday. On Monday, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh called on international powers to boycott Trump’s ‘peace plan,’ seen by Palestinians as being biased towards Israel. Trump’s plan is expected to weigh heavily in Israel’s favour, …
The TRUTH About The CORONAVIRUS They Hope You’ll NEVER SEE!!!
Press For Truth 23 Jan 2020 The recent outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan China as of the making of this video has 653 confirmed people to have come into contact with the virus with 18 people dead but where did this new mutation come from? Some researchers are suggesting that the virus was transferred …
Witnesses would help – draft plea to Senators and press
In addition to hearing from John Bolton, it would also be interesting to hear why Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats submitted his resignation on July 28, 2019 and why his well-respected right hand Sue Gordon was forced out in … Continue reading →
U.S. Soldiers Can Now Give Blood To Wounded Comrades With Battlefield Blood Transfusions
*Photo:* The Rangers used a technique known as the Rangers O Low Titre Program or ROLO which allows soldiers to donate blood to their wounded comrades on the battlefield in a matter of minutes (file photo) *Daily Mail*: *Soldiers in firefight with Taliban become the first to give blood to wounded comrades with battlefield blood transfusions - before picking up their guns to carry on* * Group of Army Rangers ended up giving blood while coming under enemy fire * The real-time blood transfusions took place in Afghanistan last summer * The Rangers were coming under enemy fire while stil... more »
Heliopolis’ great trees massacre : Be ready for bridges
“ There are many things to laugh about in Egypt but it is laughter that is close to crying” famous Iraqi medieval poet Al-Mutanabbi once said in one of his poems about Egypt describing in a perfect sense this unique black comedy situation we have had from a long time. I remember this verse when I read the news about how the current minister of environment Yasmine Fouad decided to designate the month of January in Egypt as the month of afforestation. The environment ministry launched a nationwide campaign for afforestation called “Be ready for the green” or “Live Green” or as in Arab... more »
Background Interviews With Trump Defense Team (Transcripts)…
There were two background press interviews between the media and President Trump’s legal team that were withheld from public release until today. You can read INTERVIEW ONE – and – INTERVIEW TWO here. During one question and answer period on … Continue reading →
Obesity Is The Second Leading Preventable Cause Of Death - Will More Sin Taxes Help?
The opioid crisis and deaths related to e-cigarette use among teenagers have dominated news headlines recently. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 34 people had died as a result of vaping and, in 2017, opioid addiction was responsible for more than 47,000 deaths in the U.S. Opioid addiction has been declared a public health emergency. read more
Glyphosate Contamination in our Food Supply: Safe Food Matters Takes Action in Canada
After Health Canada’s re-approval of the herbicide glyphosate — a probable carcinogen according to the World Health Organization — Safe Food Matters Inc. (SFM), a Toronto based not-for-profit organization concerned about the health impacts of GMO’s and glyphosate, is taking Health Canada to court on January 30, 2020., Rachel Parent wrote on Medium on Monday. Source: medium.com/, […] The post Glyphosate Contamination in our Food Supply: Safe Food Matters Takes Action in Canada appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Environmentalists Alarmed as Bayer Builds Latin America’s Largest Seed Factory in Chile
In Chile, the largest seed exporter in the southern hemisphere, Bayer is expanding the GM seed production factories of its subsidiary Monsanto Following is an English translation of an article from the German newspaper Deutsche Welle (DW), translated by Google/GMWatch from a Spanish version circulated by Network for a Latin America Free of Transgenics (RALLT). “Bayer-Monsanto: Get […] The post Environmentalists Alarmed as Bayer Builds Latin America’s Largest Seed Factory in Chile appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Brexit, 1600 BC? Ancient Britons Traded With Europe Thirty Six Centuries Ago
*Alan Williams* *History, Europe* [image: Great Ormes Head] It goes further than you think. Britain’s wrestling with the scope of its future trade links with Europe may seem a very modern phenomenon. But early trade between Britain and Europe was much more widespread than previously thought. Our new research reveals remarkable evidence of a copper-mining bonanza in Wales 3,600 years ago that was so productive that the metal reached France, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Understanding Britain during the Bronze Age (c.2,400-800BC) relies entirely on archaeological r... more »
Forget the AR-15: The Kel-Tec Rdb Semi-Automatic Rifle Is Better
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Heutrust - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69290175] Really? *Key point:* Kel-Tec's RDB is a perfect gun for people who are left-handed. Moreover, the RDB has several features that the AR-15 does not. The AR-15 series of weapons reign supreme as the dominant semi-automatic rifle platform in America. Despite this, there are a number of useful alternatives that a gun owner could use to break out of the pack and carry something different and unique. The Kel-Tec RDB, one of the few bullpup rifl... more »
Boeing Quietly Killed Off Its Military Spaceplane
*David Axe* *Security, * Boeing quietly has withdrawn from the U.S. military’s effort to develop a reusable spaceplane for cheaply and quickly launching small satellites into low orbit. Boeing quietly has withdrawn from the U.S. military’s effort to develop a reusable spaceplane for cheaply and quickly launching small satellites into low orbit. As Boeing was the only company developing the Experimental Spaceplane-1, its withdrawal effectively ends the program. But the Pentagon still has options for boosting lots of satellites into low orbit for not a lot of money. Another unre... more »
How The U.S. Navy's Jets Went To War Over North Korea
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F9F_Panther#/media/File:F9F-2_VF-21_CVA-41.jpeg] The first jet to shoot down a fellow jet. *Key Point:* The F9F Panther was not the best jet fighter of its time. After World War II, the U.S. Navy scrambled to field its own jet fighters—but designing a warplane that could fly dramatically faster while still landing on a short carrier deck proved a challenge. The Navy’s first operational jet, the underpowered FH Phantom, was retired after only two years of service. Naval aircraft manufacture Grumman ... more »
How Could Russia's Kilo-Class Submarine Sink America's Los Angeles Class?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * We have an idea. *Key Point:* The *Virginia*-class is orders of magnitude quieter and offers far better sensors and carries more weapons. Is it possible that one of New Delhi’s Russian-built *Kilo*-class diesel-electric attack submarines managed to “sink” a nuclear-powered U.S. Navy* Los Angeles*-class attack submarine during exercises in October 2015? The Indian submarine INS *Sindhudhvaj* (S56) allegedly “killed” USS *City of Corpus Christi* (SSN 705) during an exercise called Malabar that is held annually between India, Japan and the United States. ... more »
McKinsey's New Baloney Sales Pitch For Computerized Classroom
McKinsey is the 800 pound gorilla of consulting, a behemoth with their own set of values about how to drag everything into MarketWorld (I recommend Anand Giridharadas's *Winners Take All* for a closer look at how that world looks). They have occasionally dipped their toes into the world of education because, hey, there's a lot of money in that pool. One notable adventure was their plan for re-structuring the Boston school system, which was mostly about cutting all manner of expenses, like, you know, food for the students. They also like to make the occasional bad argument for heavy ... more »
Coronavirus stolen from Canadian laboratory by Chinese agents 2018
by US correspondent Alex Bruce Zero Hedge reports that the virus involved in the current coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China was stolen from Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) in Winnipeg by Chinese agents. Last July, Dr. Xiangguo Qiu, an advanced scientist who was the head of the Vaccine Development and Antiviral Therapies Section at NML […]
R.I.P. Irony
So, kids, are you watching the impeachment trial? I’m having a little trouble doing so, because my cable company keeps changing the channel. Instead of the Twitler impeachment trial, I have seen the impeachment of Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Barack … Continue reading →
Do You Want The Election To Be All About Who Is The Bigger Liar, Trump Or Biden?
Democratic primary voters have been smelling Biden's bullshit and have been turning away-- some in disgust and some in disappointment. Like Trump, he's incapable of stopping himself from lying. Like he Trump, he lies about all things, great and small. He was one of the architects of the Iraq War and he lied over and over and over again, claiming he opposed it. CNN: "Biden dishonestly suggested on Saturday that he had opposed the war in Iraq "from the very moment" it began in 2003-- even though Biden's campaign said in September that he "misspoke" when he made a similar claim... I... more »
The old play book of the Democrats
Sound familiar? Come in at the last minute with a "witness." Kavanaugh wasn't the first, and he won't be the last. It's the Democrat play book. Demand more witnesses. Now they are desperate--have to bring Trump down before the election because they can't win by voting. "In 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. His confirmation hearings would test his character and principles in the crucible of national controversy. Like the Bork hearings in 1987, the Democrats went after Thomas’ record and his jurisprudence, especially natural law theory,... more »
Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped, with the immediate widespread use of high doses of vitamin C. Physicians have demonstrated the powerful antiviral action of vitamin C for decades. There has been a lack of media coverage of this effective and successful approach against viruses in general, and coronavirus in particular. It is very important to maximize the body's anti-oxidative capacity and natural immunity to prevent and minimize symptoms when a virus attacks the human body. The host environment is crucial. Preventing is obviously easier than treatin... more »
Obesity Is One of the Most Preventable Cause of U.S. Deaths
*Dana Goldman* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Social campaigns to address the obesity crisis in America are failing. The opioid crisis and deaths related to e-cigarette use among teenagers have dominated news headlines recently. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 34 people had died as a result of vaping and, in 2017, opioid addiction was responsible for more than 47,000 deaths in the U.S. Opioid addiction has been declared a public health emergency. Yet these serious public health threats obscure an ever-present and growing calamity of o... more »
High-Intensity Warfare Is Back and America Practicing for the Next Big Conflict
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A big deal. *Key point:* Washington realizes that it faces a real challenge from other great powers. As a result, the Pentagon is practicing old-fashioned state-to-state warfare. The U.S. Army for the first time since the Vietnam War has practiced firing howitzers from landing craft. The training could help the ground combat branch’s artillery crews prepare for high-intensity warfare in the Pacific region. The training took place on April 21, 2019, when five Army LCM-8 landing craft from the 1098th Transportation Detachment of 7... more »
Is Ukraine To Blame For China's Powerful Nuclear Missile Stockpile?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Eurasia* Ukraine had the knowledge, China had the cash. *Key Point:* There are even rumors of “Ukrainetowns” in some Chinese cities founded by the large number of expats hired by Chinese firms. While Ukraine renounced its own possession of nuclear weapons in 1994, many scientists and design bureaus in the country still have the know-how required to manufacture important components of strategic weapons. China has often been particularly keen of this knowledge, acquiring Ukrainian help in designing their first phased-array radar system. Chinese poaching of ... more »
Were 30 Marines Just Killed in a Helicopter Crash?
A years-old news story recirculated in the wake of another deadly helicopter crash.
Trump Defense Counsel Ken Starr Says Impeachment Is ‘Hell’
Starr, with a nod to his own role in the impeachment of Bill Clinton, argued that it's time to bring an end to “the age of impeachment.”
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 27, 2020
*William Noah Glucroft, DW:* *Auschwitz, 75 years later: A race against time* *A visit to Auschwitz is a visit to the cusp of comprehension. That is the death camp's enduring power and its greatest challenge. As the world marked 75 years since Auschwitz was liberated, both aspects came to the fore.* Auschwitz is many things at once. As a historic site, it was a massive compound constructed for arbitrary cruelty and systematic mass murder. As a symbol, it is a lasting expression of a monstrous crime without parallel. And on Monday, for just a few hours, Auschwitz was converted into... more »
"Contagion!"
*"Contagion!"* by Jim Rickards "The world is confronting the effects of the “coronavirus.” It likely originated in Wuhan, China, where it jumped from animals to humans at a local food market. It has since spread to other parts of China and beyond. So far, there are 2,886 confirmed total cases of the coronavirus. All but 61 of them are in mainland China. The death toll so far is 81. But cases have also been found in France, the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and elsewhere. That list includes the world’s three largest economies (the U.S., China and Japan). For many, it r... more »
The law doesn't apply to Democrats: California abortion funding edition
The Democrats in California are forcing religious organizations, like Catholic nuns and Protestant churches, to support abortion. The problem is that's against the law; specifically the Weldon Amendment. That Amendment says that health care entities can't be punished for not providing abortion coverage. But of course the Democrats in CA said that didn't matter. Now Trump's HHS has notified the Democrats that they're going to lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue to break the law. Clearly Democrats second love is money, their first love is power, so this may ... more »
Evening Session, Day Six – Senate Impeachment Trial, Defense Continues – 6:45pm ET Livestream
In an effort to improve page load-time we are breaking up the trial discussion threads. 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 … Continue reading →
President Trump Hosts Oval Office Meeting With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a bilateral discussion. Prior to their meeting the leaders held a press availability in the oval office, outlining plans for a mid-east peace agreement.[Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] … Continue reading →
Swamp Monsters in the Bureaucracy | Behind The Deep State
[image: alex-newman-swamp-monsters-in-the-bureaucracy-behind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind the Deep State, host Alex Newman digs into the "Deep State" operating within the federal bureaucracy. These operatives, especially in the Senior Executive Service, are working to undermine the U.S. Constitution, persecute enemies, wage war on Trump, and continue America's decline into statism and globalism. They love Hillary Clinton and total federal power. And they have powerful tools at their disposal to destroy those who stand in their way.
Neoconservative U.K. Think Tank Urges Gov to Silence Politically Incorrect Conservatives
[image: neoconservative-uk-think-tank-urges-gov-to-silence-politically-incorrect-conservatives] Could you imagine getting 15 years in prison for relating true but politically incorrect ideas online? This could happen if a British think tank and government agency have their way.
Bolton says Trump may have thought bad thoughts; not that Trump did anything bad
One of two three things is true; Bolton is lying, Bolton is telling the truth and saying that Trump wanted to hold up aid until Ukraine investigated Russian election interference in 2016, or Bolton is telling the truth that Trump wanted to hold up aid until Ukraine investigated Biden. And yes Virginia the #FakeNews media is creating a scandal even though they don't know if Bolton is talking about investigating Biden or investigating Russian election interference. Of those three options only the last one would be relevant to the Democrats impeachment fantasy. The problem is all Bol... more »
Some perspective on what health agencies like the CDC and WHO will do to pump up the idea (not the reality) of an epidemic
by Jon Rappoport January 25, 2020 I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but…history matters. When you see a new story on the horizon, and it looks a lot like an old story you know was a hoax, you have to dig up that history and report it. Yes, many people hate history. … Continue reading Some perspective on what health agencies like the CDC and WHO will do to pump up the idea (not the reality) of an epidemic →
Vaccine for the China virus—the planet is the guinea pig for a vast experiment (enter Bill Gates)
by Jon Rappoport January 26, 2020 The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a rush program to develop a vaccine against the China coronavirus. The goal? Have a vaccine ready for human testing in an unprecedented 90 days. NIH is partnering with a US vaccine company, Moderna, Inc. The vaccine is a new … Continue reading Vaccine for the China virus—the planet is the guinea pig for a vast experiment (enter Bill Gates) →
Watch: ‘Greta Thunberg Incorporated: The Exposé’ – Hard-hitting documentary reveals behind the scenes of Greta — Watch as her security roughs up reporter —
Originally posted on NZ Conservative Coalition: Greta Thunberg Incorporated: The Exposé Keean Bexte of Rebel News travels to Stockholm to investigate Greta Thunberg’s origins and speak with Greta herself. http://www.GretaInc.com via Watch: ‘Greta Thunberg Incorporated: The Exposé’ – Hard-hitting documentary reveals behind the scenes of Greta — Watch as her security roughs up reporter —
Impeachment effort a waste of time, energy, and money
“Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said on this week’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday” that he felt the House managers’ case fell short of the standard needed to convict President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial.” click here
Sec. of Interior approves Keystone Pipeline on public land
Trump administration approves Keystone pipeline on US land Billings Gazette Matthew Brown Associated Press January 22, 2020 BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday approved a right-of-way allowing the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline to be built across U.S. land, pushing the controversial $8 billion project closer to construction though court challenges still loom. The approval signed by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and obtained by The Associated Press covers 46 miles (74 kilometers) of the pipeline’s route across land in Montana that’s controlled by the Bur... more »
America less racist under Trump than under Obama
Gallup asked Americans if they were satisfied about the state of certain aspects of life in America. On every singe issue more Americans are satisfied now than at the end of President Obama's reign. But what's really interesting is that Trump has nearly doubled the fraction of Americans who are satisfied about the state of race relations. This is to be expected since Obama pursued racist policies designed to make Blacks feel persecuted while Trump has pursued race neutral policies to improve the economic outlook of all Americans.
America's F-35 Has Some Problems, And Iran Has Taken Notice
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Could Iran shoot one down? *Key Point:* Stealth puts it at an advantage, but the F-39 has some weaknesses. Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, in part resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision unilaterally to withdraw the United States from the 2015 deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. armed forces have deployed a wide array of ships, planes and other weapons to the Middle East. The American arsenal in the region includes F-35 stealth fighters. If tensions turn into warfare, the factory-fresh F-3... more »
Made in Minneapolis: The Prince Story
*Rashad Shabazz* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] Prince did not come of age in a vacuum. He was raised within the sonic landscape of a city that had a rich tradition of musical education, experimentation and innovation. It’s been almost four years since Prince’s death, but fascination about the artist, the man and his mythology endures. On Jan. 28, Alicia Keys, the Foo Fighters, Usher and several of Prince’s collaborators will be paying tribute to the late musician in a special concert, “Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince,” in Los Angeles. Prince’s peers, critics a... more »
Drones Are Making America's F-22 And F-35 More Deadly Than Ever
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* US Air Force F-22s and F-35s will soon launch and control recoverable attack drones from the cockpit of the plane. *Key point:* This technology, which hinges upon higher levels of autonomous navigation, brings a wide swath of improved mission possibilities. US Air Force F-22s and F-35s will soon launch and control recoverable attack drones from the cockpit of the plane to expand air-combat operations, test enemy air defenses, conduct long-range ISR and even deliver weapons. This fast-approaching technology, which calls upon advanced levels of... more »
80 Years of Dominance: How the Air Force's B-52 Bomber Keeps on Flying
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5832513/b-52s-begin-bomber-task-force-missions] 100 years coming next? *Key point:* The military likes its weapons systems to last a long time and the B-52 is no different. The Air Force keeps upgrading them and plans to keep them active for years to come. For the second time in four years, the U.S. Air Force *has pulled* an old B-52 heavy bomber from storage at the Pentagon’s airplane “boneyard” in Arizona and upgraded the once-dormant plane for active service. The Air Force’s effort to regenerate the eigh... more »
The Iran Illusion: The Threat to America's Security Comes from Great-Power Problems, Not Tehran
*Enea Gjoza* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] In the age of great-power competition, the Middle East is a distraction. In a missile strike in Baghdad this month, U.S. forces killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the architect of Iran’s regional influence operations and arguably its second most powerful figure. Iran quickly promised “forceful revenge” in the form of a military response, and has since launched missile strikes on U.S. targets in Iraq—thankfully, no casualties have been reported. Still, this does not mean safety is guaranteed indefinitely for the more t... more »
Bolton Is Succeeding Where the NeverTrumpers Failed
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Bolton, a past master at Washington intrigue, has played his cards shrewdly all along. He has managed steadily to build up the anticipation around his $2 million book deal, culminating in yesterday’s bombshell news that he dishes extensively on the actions of Trump and his confederates about the attempt to push Ukraine to provide damaging information about Joe and Hunter Biden. The revelation that former national security adviser John Bolton extensively details his dealings with President Donald Trump on Ukraine in his fort... more »
The Political Hijacking of Religious Principles
*Patrick Mendis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Despite the absence of any evidence of Christian and American values, this cohort of Christian nativists has come to consider the highly divisive president as their “savior” even though he started his disruptive presidency with the banning of Muslim immigrants from select Arab countries, building a wall on the Mexican border, and decrying people of color and disability as well as any foreign nation or ally he disliked. Soon after the American airstrikes killed Iran’s Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani in Iraq, Tehran leaders vowed to... more »
Yes, Moscow Is Trying to Make Belarus a Part of Russia
*David Axe* *Politics, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_UP1EF1O0QTVPO&share=true] Or a Eurasian Union. *Key point:* Moscow wants to bring Belarus into a new federal union, however Minsk doesn't want to play ball. What will Russia do to continue and raise the pressure? Russia is escalating up its efforts to essentially annex Belarus while also strengthening its grip on eastern Ukraine by offering Russian citizenship to many Ukrainians. The twin efforts represent a continuation of Moscow’s steady expansion along its western ... more »
Syrian Army attempts to capture strategic town along Aleppo-Idlib Highway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is currently involved in a fierce battle with the jihadist rebels north of Khan Touman, as the government forces attempt to capture this strategic town along the Aleppo-Idlib Highway (M-5). READ ALSO: Syrian Army scores new advance in southern Aleppo According to a military source […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Musical Interlude: Moody Blues, “English Sunset”
Moody Blues, “English Sunset”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This stunning group of galaxies is far, far away, about 450 million light-years from planet Earth and cataloged as galaxy cluster Abell S0740. Dominated by the cluster's large central elliptical galaxy (ESO 325-G004), this reprocessed Hubble Space Telescope view takes in a remarkable assortment of galaxy shapes and sizes with only a few spiky foreground stars scattered through the field. *Click image for larger size.* The giant elliptical galaxy (right of center) spans over 100,000 light years and contains about 100 billion stars, comparable in size to our own spiral Milky Way gala... more »
"Fate..."
"I've heard fate talked of. It's not a word I use. I think we make our own choices. I think how we live our lives is our own doing, and we cannot fully hope on dreams and stars. But dreams and stars can guide us, perhaps. And the heart's voice is a strong one. Always is. Your heart's voice is your true voice. It is easy to ignore it, for sometimes it says what we'd rather it did not - and it is so hard to risk the things we have. But what life are we living, if we don't live by our hearts? Not a true one. And the person living it is not the true you." - Susan Fletcher
World News Briefs -- January 27, 2020 (Evening Edition)
A medical official takes the body temperature of a man at the departure hall of the airport in Changsha, Hunan Province, as the country is hit by an outbreak of a new coronavirus, China, January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter *Reuters:* *U.S., Canada warn against China travel as virus spreads, markets slide* SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The United States warned against travel to China on Monday and Canada issued a more narrow travel warning as a spreading coronavirus outbreak has killed 81 people, stranded tens of millions during the biggest holiday of the year and rattled global markets.... more »
Democratic Party Elites Rig 2020 Convention Committees Against Sanders
An array of lobbyists, corporate consultants, think tank board members, party operatives, and pro-Israel Democrats were nominated to the 2020 Democratic National Convention committees by Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez. The post Democratic Party Elites Rig 2020 Convention Committees Against Sanders appeared first on Shadowproof.
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