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Last Westchester County Republican Legislator Switches Party
When I was growing up in Brooklyn-- same neighborhood (and schools) as Bernie-- there were no Republicans anywhere in site. They were all in tony, upscale Westchester north of the City. That's all changed. My old neighborhood is filled with incredibly bigoted and savage Russian immigrants who gave Trump big majorities over Hillary in 2016 and Westchester... well, the last Republican in the county legislature, David Tubiolo, just switched from Republican to Democrat. Don't get me wrong, Brooklyn is still a Democratic bastion, even if my old neighborhood isn't. Hillary beat Trump in... more »
This Aircraft Carrier Was So Tough That It Took Two Nazi Battleships To Sink It
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* Glorious was not a lucky ship. *Key Point:* The British aircraft carrier HMS *Glorious* discovered why carriers should need to stay far away from enemy surface fleets. If you are the captain of an aircraft carrier, these are the words you do not want to hear: “Enemy battleship in sight!” Yet on June 8, 1940, the British aircraft carrier HMS *Glorious* discovered why carriers should need to stay far away from enemy surface fleets. The *Glorious* encountered not one, but *two* German battleships off the Norwegian coast. What ensued was a disaster t... more »
Forget Russia, China Has The Largest Tank Force On Earth
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Nearly 7,000. *Key point:* Many of the tanks are in need of a serious upgrade. In 2019 both the U.S. and Russian armies introduced new versions of their primary main battle tank, helping to enhance what is widely viewed as the world’s leading armored forces. But China, not the United States or Russia, possesses the planet’s *biggest *tank force, all-together possessing a whopping 6,900 tanks. By contrast, the U.S. and Russian armies each need just under 2,000 tanks to fully equip all front-line armored units, although to be fair both armies also kee... more »
Why Did a False Nuclear Alarm Go Off?
*Jack L. Rozdilsky* *Security, Canada* [image: Reuters] A breakdown of the incident. On Sunday at 7:23 a.m., residents of the Greater Toronto Area were abruptly awakened by an alert issued by Ontario’s Emergency Alert Ready System stating: “An incident was reported at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. There has been NO abnormal release of radioactivity from the station and emergency staff are responding to the situation.” At 8:06 a.m., the Ontario Power Generation released a statement that the alert was issued in error and that there was no danger to the public or the e... more »
Fentanyl Has Become the Main Drug of Choice
*Roger Bate* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Dealers prefer to sell fentanyl for several reasons. First, the supply is more reliable. Largely unavailable in suburban illicit drug markets three years ago, today fentanyl has become the main drug of choice or at least availability. With the clampdown on prescription drugs, notably oxycodone and hydrocodone, it is increasingly difficult to get access to prescription opioids in the Philadelphia suburbs. Dealers prefer to sell fentanyl for several reasons. First, the supply is more reliable. This is quite remarkable since legal fe... more »
Why the UK Didn't Ban Huawei
*Greig Paul* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] A breakdown of the decision. The UK’s decision not to ban China’s Huawei from being a supplier for its next-generation mobile network has caused ructions. US politicians are outraged, with Newt Gingrich calling it a “major defeat” for his country. In the UK, there could be a Tory rebellion against forthcoming legislation on the matter. In truth, the government had little choice. When you look at the background, the decision is at least understandable – and more complex than just a security issue. Mobile phone networks comprise t... more »
This Data Shows That Trump’s ‘Blue Collar Boom’ Is a Bust
*David Salkever* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Next time you read a story about a raise in pay, try to see if it reports the wage data in nominal or real terms and if it includes fringe benefits. If you thought workers’ hourly pay was finally rising, think again. At first glance, the latest data – which came out on Feb. 7 – look pretty good. They show nominal hourly earnings rose 3.1% in January from a year earlier. But the operative word here is nominal, which means not adjusted for changes in the cost of living. Once you factor in inflation, the picture changes drasti... more »
The F-35 Stealth Fighter Is Pulling More Impressive Maneuvers Than We Thought Possible
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Here's the video. *Key point: *It remains to be seen to what extent the F-35 can maneuver. Fresh off a major personnel shakeup, the new F-35A demonstration team has an ambitious performance lineup in store for the 2020 season. In a potential preview of the team’s fresh routines for its upcoming shows, a highly-circulated 2019 video depicts Capt. Andrew "Dojo" Olson performing an impressive series of maneuvers never-before-seen by a F-35 demo pilot. The videos, first posted to Instagram, show snippets from one of Olson’s training session at Luke Airf... more »
Will Iran and the US Engage in a Cyberwar?
*Vasileios Karagiannopoulos* *Security, America* [image: Reuters] We have the details. The world shook at the news in early January that a US drone strike had killed Iran’s top military general, Qassem Soleimani, outside Baghdad’s airport. According to the Pentagon, the attack was conducted as a decisive defensive action at the direction of President Donald Trump to protect US personnel abroad. The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for “severe revenge” for Soleimani’s death and on January 8, Iran launched missiles against US military bases in Iraq in retalia... more »
Did America Really Lose the First Gulf War (In the Long Run)?
*Robert Farley* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2000%3Anewsml_RP2DRHXRGVAC&share=true] Hubris. *Key point:* Washington won the war, but it made America over-confident. Even if the conflict was the right call, the question is how this hubris might play out in the long-run. The United States and its coalition partners evicted Iraq from Kuwait over twenty-three years ago. Temporally, the Gulf War is closer to the fall of Saigon than it is to us today. Given the struggles of the past fourteen years, it’s difficult to remember... more »
Is Trump’s Economic Forecast a Giant Lie?
*James Pethokoukis* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Trump White House is looking at a very different economy than the CBO and Fed, one that is way more productive. If the new White House economic forecast — part of its fiscal 2021 budget document — pans out, many future generations of American teenagers might well be attending a Donald J. Trump High School in their area. Well, maybe not Vermont, but in plenty of other places. Because if that rosy forecast pans out, it would mean that the US economy has defied expectations and broken sharply higher from its two–decade, tw... more »
Donald Trump Got Completely Suckered By Iran In Iraq
*Dov S. Zakheim* *Security, Middle East* And America is worse off. *Key point: *Tehran did not waste much time responding to the American strike. On December 29, 2019, in retaliation for a rocket attack two days earlier by the Tehran-backed Kataib Hezbollah (KH) militia on the K-1 military base near Kirkuk that killed an American contractor, Air Force F-15E fighters struck three of the militia’s bases in Iraq and two more in Syria. The attacks left about twenty-five militiamen dead and more than fifty wounded. The targets were KH storage facilities and command posts; Washington... more »
Could A Chinese Surprise Attack Beat The U.S. Military?
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* U.S. forces are vulnerable in a variety of places. *Key point:* In the event of war with the United States over disputed Pacific territories, Chinese forces likely would attempt to neutralize forward-deployed U.S. forces in Japan and Guam and at sea. The U.S. military must find ways of defeating any attempt by China to launch surprise strikes using non-nuclear weapons, analyst Sam Goldsmith argued in a new article for *Naval War College Review*. “China likely would aim to confine itself to the use of conventional weapons during any potential high-int... more »
The Army's New Interceptor Missiles Are The Swiss Army Knives Of Anti-Air Fire
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Multi-Mission Launcher has already performed well in tests. *Key Point:* "This is a capability that, when fully matured and fielded, will match and counter a very wide variety of sophisticated airborne threats." The Army is test-firing an interceptor missile designed to protect forces on the ground by destroying incoming enemy fire from artillery, rockets, mortars, cruise missiles and even drones and aircraft, service officials explained. Various successful live-fire tests, which have taken place at White Sands Missile Range N.M., demonstrated th... more »
The Horror of Concentration Camps in China
*Aidan Forth* *Politics, East Asia* [image: Reuters] Here's what we know. The recent leak of Chinese Communist Party documents to the *New York Times* offers a chilling glimpse into the 21st century’s largest system of concentration camps. A million Uighurs and other Muslim minorities are now detained in a Chinese operation that combines the forced labour and re-education of Mao-era laogai with the post-9/11 rhetoric of the “war on terror.” U.S. President Donald Trump’s Muslim ban, border camps crowded with migrant children and America’s global archipelago of so-called black si... more »
Is Donald Trump Cutting Medicaid or Not?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * The White House’s 2020 budget proposal stands as one of the larger budgets of the past decade. The Republican plan is to extinguish the current deficit by 2035. Let the debate begin. This afternoon the Trump administration released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. It includes $4.8 trillion in federal spending, and politically balances itself as an election-year proposal. It has little likelihood of passing the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives without major changes. During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump pro... more »
Flying Bio-Containment: Italian Air Force Evacuates Coronavirus Patient
*David Axe* *Security, * An Italian air force tanker-transport plane on Jan. 10, 2020 departed its base near Rome and headed east toward Wuhan, China, on a dangerous mission. Transporting back to Italy an Italian student who contracted the novel-coronavirus in Wuhan, the center of a fast-expanding epidemic. An Italian air force tanker-transport plane on Jan. 10, 2020 departed its base near Rome and headed east toward Wuhan, China, on a dangerous mission. Transporting back to Italy an Italian student who contracted the novel-coronavirus in Wuhan, the center of a fast-expanding epi... more »
Donald Trump Wants Billions of Dollars for New Nukes
*David Axe* *Security, * The administration of Pres. Donald Trump wants to boost by billions of dollars the federal government’s production of plutonium pits for nuclear weapons. The administration of Pres. Donald Trump wants to boost by billions of dollars the federal government’s production of plutonium pits for nuclear weapons. The proposal, part of the administration’s budget blueprint for the 2021 fiscal year, would sustain a large atomic arsenal potentially for decades and, according to one nuclear watchdog group, risks fueling a runaway strategic arms race. The White Ho... more »
Does China's J-11 Fighter Jet Have Russian SU-27 "DNA"?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E58V07VE01&share=true] We think so. *Key Point:* China wants to build its own fighters and that means using any means to do it. In fact, Beijing has been buying, stealing, and copying foreign weapon systems for decades now. The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese copy of the excellent Russian Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” multirole fighter. In fact, it was at first an *authorized *copy—but Chinese ambitions to adapt it with locally produced technology transformed it into a rev... more »
President Trump Remarks During Business Session With Nations’ Governors – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump hosted a business luncheon with U.S. governors to discuss economic expansion and administration policy efforts to assist the states. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Wow. Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you … Continue reading →
Tips on how to tell the difference relating to weeds and also plants
No two leaves will be the very same, with variegated dashes of pink, pink, white, cream and eco-friendly. Its indigenous habitat is the rainforest flooring, so maintain it warm, light-weight. El género Stromanthe, presenta 28 especies de plantas siendo la Stromanthe sanguinea “Triostar” de las más utilizadas para comercializarla como planta de interior y cultivo en maceta. También conocida como Calatea triostar o estromante , fue descrita como Stromanthe sanguinea en 1849 por el farmacéutico y botánico alemán Otto W. Sonder. Feb 04, 2015 · Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Triostar’ has wonderf... more »
ACC paid out $325,221 to NZers for vaccine injuries during the period mid 2017 to mid 2018
An OIA request reveals that during the period 1-July-2017 to 30-June-208 a sum of $325,221 was paid out in NZ for vaccine injuries. The intent of pointing this out is to draw your attention to the claim that injuries from vaccines are extremely extremely rare. Whilst that my once have been the case, currently the … Continue reading ACC paid out $325,221 to NZers for vaccine injuries during the period mid 2017 to mid 2018 →
Puerto Rico insurance fraud
Originally posted on Dear Kitty. Some blog: https://youtu.be/eU4JJ2ZDcnk This 10 February 2020 video says about itself: The Puerto Rico Insurance Fraud More than $1.6 billion in insurance claims have been left unpaid following Hurricane Maria that struck the island
The Black Box Film Crew Movie on Euthanasia Dangers — Right to Life New Zealand
Originally posted on NZ Conservative Coalition: ? Right to Life is right behind James Yang and the team at The Black Box, who are producing a short film ‘Help’, to help New Zealanders become informed before making their decision in the coming September referendum. As a precursor to the making of this movie Black Box…
Teen accused of knocking out girl's teeth at McDonald's refused bail
A 15-year-old accused of assaulting a younger schoolgirl at an Adelaide fast food outlet last week was also involved in another attack on a boy last year, a court is told.
The flu has killed millions. Here's what makes coronavirus a different kind of threat
Nine weeks after the disease was first discovered, experts say incomplete data from China is limiting their ability to understand it — but they are seeing some differences between coronavirus and other infectious diseases.
Plan to control carp with herpes virus criticised for lack of transparency
Industry groups say they are being kept in the dark about the final report that could see herpes released into the waterways.
Swim teacher brings in high-profile barrister to fight child sex abuse charges
A high-profile criminal barrister brought on board by a swim teacher accused of dozens of child sex charges tells a Sydney court prosecutors are potentially delaying the trial.
Netball Australia cuts World Cup-winning Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander loose
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The World Cup-winning coach says she wanted to continue in the role past the 2020 expiry of her contract, and is "disappointed" not to have her contract renewed.
Surfboard evolution on display as former champion tells the story of the malibu
A 1960s South Australian champion exhibits a collection of early surfboards that show the evolution of the sport since it arrived in Australia with the Olympics in 1956.
As some of Australia's driest areas cop a soaking, Norfolk Island receives 2mm
Norfolk Island's residents are becoming increasingly concerned about running out of water. While some temporary measures have been put in place, the hunt is on for a long-term solution.
Beach erosion leaves Newcastle cabins at risk
Severe coastal erosion prompts calls for the New South Wales Government to declare Newcastle's Stockton Beach a natural disaster.
Warner had a 'horrendous' Ashes, but everything else he touched in 2019 turned to gold
The decision to give David Warner the Allan Border Medal for 2019 has not been universally praised, but the controversial star has produced a huge year — aside from an infamous Ashes series.
Prince William and Catherine expected to confirm trip to Australia
The Federal Government has been in talks with Kensington Place about the trip, with PM Scott Morrison expected to formally invite the couple later this week.
As Bernie Sanders surges, some Democrats fear they could pick a man who can't beat Trump
The Democrats started off the 2020 campaign season on a note of optimism about beating Donald Trump. That's largely been replaced by anxiety over the party's stark ideological divide.
NBN 'near completion and on budget', but figures show $2b loss in six months
The $51 billion National Broadband Network will be completed on time and on budget by June this year, the infrastructure project's chief executive Stephen Rue confirms, as the company's half-year loss soars past $2 billion.
Mother jailed over fatal outback crash that flung toddler son from car
A mother who was under the influence of cannabis, fatigued and speeding when she crashed in the SA outback, killing her 18-month-old son, is jailed for at least 20 months.
'Bring it on': Minerals Council NT backs world's biggest solar farm in the Barkly
Plans to build the world's largest solar farm in the Northern Territory receive support from what seems an unlikely ally.
Xi Jinping has his temperature checked during trip to coronavirus hospital
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China's President makes a rare visit to a Beijing hospital, flagging tougher measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak as the mother of a whistleblower doctor demands answers about her son's death.
Workplace watchdog partly to blame for collapse of Calombaris empire, hospitality industry says
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A restaurant industry body says the workplace watchdog's "naming and shaming" of George Calombaris's restaurant empire for underpaying staff contributed to its downfall.
Here's how those quarantined on Christmas Island will finally make their way back home
Most of the Australian evacuees sent to Christmas Island's detention centre from Wuhan are past the halfway mark of their coronavirus quarantine period and are due to be allowed to fly home on Monday.
More than 100 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries after Iran missile attack
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The number of US troops diagnosed with brain injuries such as concussion after last month's Iranian attack nearly doubles, but most of those affected are already back on duty.
The 'best site in mainland Australia' can't support a windfarm — why not?
South Australia's drive to be the national leader in renewable energy is being hampered by infrastructure unable to support the future growth potential, according to economist Ross Garnaut.
Bloomberg Jumps to Third Place (Really Second) Nationally as New Hampshire Prepares to Vote…
Instead of running the ’15/’16 splitter plan that worked in 2012 for Mitt Romney; if the GOP Club had planned with Jeb in the 2016 cycle to hang back until Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio could launch attacks against Donald … Continue reading →
The Daily Brief 2020-02-09
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Homs, ISIS, Syria, Idlib, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Aleppo, Israel, Lebanon, Aoun, Hezbollah, Libya, Tripoli, US, Saraqib, Hasakah. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, Middleeast, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Wha’dya say? I couldn’t hear you over the whining!
From The Dallas Morning News: WASHINGTON – Texan Phil Gramm handed John McCain a huge headache Thursday by calling America a “nation of whiners” whose economic complaints are mostly “mental.” Original DVD cover. “Phil Gramm does not speak for me. I strongly disagree,” Mr. McCain said, trying to tamp down the problem caused by his […]
A Horse Is A Horse, Of Coarse, Of Coarse
But what in the name of all that is Mister Ed, is a “Lying, Dog-Faced Pony Soldier”? Ever since Crazy Unca’ Joe confronted this young lady… …I have sleeplessly searched Al Gore’s internet to learn all that I can about “Lying Dog Faced Pony Soldiers” Well, I FOUND ONE! Our crack team is also working around the clock to find out what lies are being told in the above encounter. They are currently searching for a Ukraine language expert who can also read lips/snouts. I’ll update you as word comes in. ~Terry
ANOTHER Corrupt Democrud Exposed!
They’re like cockroaches infesting the woodwork! EXCERPT: “A vice chair of the Democratic National Committee is accused of abusing a New York affordable housing program for his own benefit. State Assemblyman Michael Blake, who was tapped for a state task force investigating corruption in one housing program, “has for years taken advantage of a different homeownership program by improperly subletting a government-subsidized condominium intended for moderate-income tenants, in violation of a host of rules and restrictions,” Crain’s New York magazine reported Monday.” And here it comes... more »
A Nice Immigration Story
Last year a friend of mine married a woman from Brazil and, of course, he wanted to help her get her green card. I had gotten to know and like her and my friend asked me if I would write a letter, and get it notarized, to vouch for her as basically a good person […] The post A Nice Immigration Story appeared first on Econlib.
A Law in South Carolina Bans Playing Pinball if You’re Under 18
*John Stossel* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Today’s laws punish activities unlikely to be performed with criminal intent. A law in South Carolina bans playing pinball if you’re under 18. That’s just one of America’s many ridiculous laws restricting freedom. “There is a role for the government in keeping people safe from actual criminals, people who commit murder, robbery,” says Rafael Mangual, a “tough-on-crime” guy at the Manhattan Institute. “But a lot of laws don’t keep people safe,” he says. “There’s a federal prohibition on walking a dog on a leash longer than 6 fe... more »
Yes, American and Soviet Jet Fighters Dueled Each Other During the Korean War
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1997%3Anewsml_PBEAHUMKKEG&share=true] A dangerous secret. *Key Point:* Moscow lent secret air support to North Korea during the war and Washington secretly fought them in the air. These clashes are just one more example of how the Cold War could have gone completely hot. In the afternoon of November 18, 1952 four sleek jets painted an inky navy blue soared off the deck of the carrier USS Oriskany into a swirling Siberian snow storm gusting over the Sea of Japan. The carrier was p... more »
Rip B-1 Bomber: The Air Force Wants a Shiny New B-21 Instead
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1999%3Anewsml_RP1DRILLGWAB&share=true] A good idea? *Key point: *Washington's B-1B Bomber has been useful and iconic. However, the time has come to retire that vaunted weapon in favor of a new successor. Earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to retire the B-1B Lancer (also known as the “Bone”) in favor of the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The B-1B will remain in service for some time, but unlike its older cousin the B-52, its days are apparently numbered. The ... more »
President Trump Doesn't Want Another Summit With North Korea's Kim Before The Election
*CNN:** Trump tells advisers he doesn't want another summit with North Korea's Kim before the election* Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump has told top foreign policy advisers that he does not want another summit with Kim Jong Un before the presidential election in November, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Trump's last meeting with the North Korean dictator took place almost exactly a year ago, and both leaders walked away empty-handed. Since then diplomacy -- aimed at achieving the denuclearization of North Korea -- has floundered, and as Trump focuse... more »
DOJ Recommends 7 to 9 Years in Prison for Roger Stone…
In November of 2019 a federal jury found Roger Stone guilty of five counts of lying to the House Intelligence Committee (bragging mostly), one count of obstructing their bogus investigation (based on fraudulent Trump-Russia); and one count of tampering with … Continue reading →
Wind Power Drops By A Third As Storm Ciara Arrives
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Pancho Plail ? https://www.bmreports.com/bmrs/?q=eds/main ? During Sunday’s Storm Ciara, Pancho noticed a dramatic spike in wind output. During the morning, wind output fell rapidly from 11GW to 8GW, before recovering just as sharply again. Presumably this fall reflected the shutdown…
The IDF Spokesman Announces: Continue to Shoot Palestinian Children
Gideon Levy in Ha'aretz: The dehumanization of Palestinians has reached the IDF spokespeople. Even children no longer rouse human sentiment such as sorrow or mercy, certainly not in the IDF... The post The IDF Spokesman Announces: Continue to Shoot Palestinian Children appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
‘My heart comes first’ — Why Nita Lowey chose to chair House committee controlling funds to Israel
Lowey chose to 'follow her heart' by heading the state, foreign operations, and related programs subcommittee over a more prestigious subcommittee within the powerful House Appropriations Committee because it dealt with allocating funds for Israel. The post ‘My heart comes first’ — Why Nita Lowey chose to chair House committee controlling funds to Israel appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Justice, New York-style: Did the Government Kill Wilmer Rodriguez?
[image: justice-new-york-style-did-the-government-kill-wilmer-rodriguez] New Yorker Wilmer Maldonado Rodriguez had agreed to testify against MS-13 gang members, a brave move considering their reputation for viciousness. But he’ll never get the chance. Rodriguez was found bludgeoned to death, a victim perhaps of New York's infamous new "justice reform" laws.
Synergy with Hydropower Plants Boosts Biogas Production in Brazil
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FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brail, Feb 10 (IPS) - Fomenting biogas production among agricultural producers may seem at first glance to be a distraction from the purpose of Itaipu, the giant hydroelectric power plant shared by Brazil and Paraguay, but in fact it is part of their energy business strategy. Read the full story, “Synergy with Hydropower Plants Boosts Biogas Production in Brazil”, on globalissues.org →
Could Africa’s Marketplace Platforms Help Upskill a Generation for the Digital Age?
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 10 (IPS) - Jonathan Donner is Senior Director of Caribou Digital, a research and advisory firm dedicated to building inclusive and ethical digital economies.By 2030, sub-Saharan Africa will be home to more than a quarter of the world's population under 25. Between 15 and 20 million young people will enter the African workforce each year, joining the ranks of the millions of currently under- and unemployed people searching for better livelihoods. Read the full story, “Could Africa’s Marketplace Platforms Help Upskill a Generation for the Digital Age?”, on global... more »
Pulses for a Sustainable Future
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ROME, Feb 10 (IPS) - Zoltán Kálmán is Permanent Representative of Hungary to the Rome-based UN agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP). He was President of the WFP Executive Board in 2018.Reducing poverty and inequalities, eliminating hunger and all forms of malnutrition and achieve food insecurity for all – these are some of the most important objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals. Still, the rate of poverty and inequalities is increasing and over 820 million people are going hungry. In addition, 2 billion people in the world are food insecure with great risk of malnutrition and poor... more »
BWorld 408, Power security and competition
* My column in BusinessWorld last February 4. Last week I attended two energy fora where some important data and issues were discussed. First the “Market Operations 2019,” a media briefing by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), on Jan. 30 at the trading floor of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Second, the Keynote Speech of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, at the “Forum on Competition in Developing Countries” on Jan. 31 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, sponsored by the Philippine Competition Commiss... more »
Justice Department Brings New Suits over Sanctuary Policies
The Justice Department ratcheted up legal pressure on local governments over their "sanctuary" policies that hinder federal immigration officers, bringing two new lawsuits and launching a coordinated messaging campaign to highlight an election-year priority of President Donald Trump.
Trump Budget Targets Loan Program That Could Help Lordstown
The Trump administration's budget proposal scraps a loan program that could help an upstart electric vehicle company's plans to reuse the now-closed General Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio.
Corinthian Foods recalls fish nuggets mislabeled as chicken nuggets
Corinthian Foods is recalling “Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollack Nuggets” because the bags contain chicken nuggets instead of fish nuggets. The products were distributed to retail stores in Michigan. The company recall says, “The problem was discovered when cases were opened to put out for retail sale, and the label on the retail package... Continue Reading
Agenda, One News, Part 4
Last week February 7, I was one of the three guests of Cito Beltran in his daily public affairs program "Agenda", One News, Cignal TV. Topic was the economic impact of NCoV on the PH and the global economy. My co-panelists, Prof. Leyco of AIM and PLM, and Ms. Marichu Villanueva of Philippine Star. Briefly, I mentioned the following adverse impact, the negatives: 1. Trade, our 2019 total imports nearly $100B, 23% of it from CN; exports about $65B, around 14% to CN. 2. Tourism, about 1M of 7M foreign visitors in 2018 from CN... Some positives: 1. Low oil prices, opportunity for local t... more »
Palestinians Pull Request For UN Vote Against President Trump's Peace Plan
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas shows maps of historical Palestine during a February 2020 Arab League meeting on President Donald Trump's proposed Middle East plan *Axios*: *Palestinians struggle to rally opposition to Trump plan at UN Security Council* A UN Security Council vote on a Palestinian draft resolution rejecting President Trump's Middle East peace plan has been postponed. It's unclear if and when it will take place. Why it matters: This is a significant setback for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is expected to give a speech opposing the plan at a special m... more »
3D Printer that Prints ARTIFICIAL SKIN for Burn Victims Undergoes Trials
RT A device capable of ‘printing’ sheets of artificial skin onto burns has performed strongly in recent trials, bringing it one step closer to use in burn clinics. The handheld 3D skin printer was developed by engineers at the University in Toronto in 2018. The innovative technology passed a major milestone earlier this month, after …
On the Brink of WW3: US Bombing of Pro-Iranian Militia Was Based.. on a Lie?
RT New revelations obtained by the New York Times cast doubt on what led to the extreme tensions between the US and Iran last month. Baghdad military officials are questioning Washington’s version of events, according to which a Tehran-backed militia launched a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base, killing an American contractor. But the …
If Trump’s Plan is Not Apartheid, Then What Is?
If Trump’s Plan is Not Apartheid, Then What Is? by Fareed Taamallah, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ The US ‘deal of the century’ will deprive me of my ancestors’ farm, which would be either annexed to Israel or become an isolated island among annexed settlements – As a Palestinian farmer who owns land in Area C, surrounded by illegal …
Corona Virus Economics — Rob Kirby #4660
FSN GoldandSilver The world is a complicated place. While things often seem to be happening independently of each other, they are actually connections that we aren’t aware of or that are deliberately hidden from us. Tesla was on its way to $1000 but stopped just short. Is the financial system about to collapse or is …
A Vision For Israel By The Man They Own — David Icke
[image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 … I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a [a]synagogue of Satan.
Iraqi Officials Say ISIS — Not Iran — Behind Attack Trump Used to Justify Soleimani Assassination
Iraqi Officials Say ISIS — Not Iran — Behind Attack Trump Used to Justify Soleimani Assassination by Jake Johnson, https://theantimedia.com/ (CD) — In a “bombshell” revelation that calls into question one of the Trump administration’s stated justificiations for assassinating Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani—a move that nearly sparked a region-wide military conflict—Iraqi intelligence officials told the New York Times that they …
Colo. Girl, 5, Dies Of Heart Attack After Drinking ‘Meth Bong Water,’ As Mom, Cousins Are Charged
Three people were charged following the death of a 5-year-old girl who unknowingly drank contaminated water from her mother’s “bong.” The Rifle, Colorado mother, Stephanie Alvarado, 26, was later released on bond despite being responsible for the death of her daughter. Mother Freed On Bail Alvarado was charged along with her cousins, Daniel Alvarado, 27, […] The post Colo. Girl, 5, Dies Of Heart Attack After Drinking ‘Meth Bong Water,’ As Mom, Cousins Are Charged appeared first on Health Nut News.
FORBES: Why The Feds Are Raiding Tech Companies For Medical Records
Last week, the U.S. government demanded genetic data from Ancestry.com, creating anxiety around the different types of access police have to DNA data. But that’s not the only thing that should concern Americans. They should also take note of the government’s secretive plundering of citizens’ most private data contained in their medical histories, which is […] The post FORBES: Why The Feds Are Raiding Tech Companies For Medical Records appeared first on Health Nut News.
Bernie-- The Electability Candidate... As Well As The Candidate With The Best Agenda
*He Can Do It (detail] by Nancy Ohanian* Tomorrow's the first-in-the-nation primary: New Hampshire. Bernie is looking like a winner there again, something that will be hard for the Establishment to write off as "he's just a neighbor" because of how poorly Elizabeth Warren and Deval Patrick, also neighbors, seem to be faring. The polling pretty much all shows Bernie polling in first place. Yesterday, CBS News released their last New Hampshire primary poll, which reflects Mayo Pete's bounce from Iowa. They report that Bernie is first at 29% support among likely voters (up two points f... more »
“Coronavirus: A Month Before Symptoms Show?”
Chris Martenson, “Coronavirus: A Month Before Symptoms Show?” - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Judge Sullivan Cancels Flynn Sentencing Hearing Pending Supplemental DOJ Litigation…
Judge Emmet Sullivan has postponed the February 27th sentencing hearing until the prosecution and Flynn’s current defense can litigate attorney-client privilege issues surrounding the DOJ effort to evaluate Flynn’s original defense presentations. Last week the DOJ (sans Brandon Van Grack) … Continue reading →
Israel and NSW sign new water agreement
The NSW government has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Israel, allowing the country to "support water management programs, help inform policies and secure the state’s water future". The agreement is expected to thrust Israeli ideas and technological innovation to the forefront of efforts to save New South Wales from severe drought, but many critics have raised concerns over the moves.
Chemical Toxicity and The Baby Bust – Jeremy Grantham
In today’s society people are choosing to have fewer children, and delaying having children at all into later, less fertile years. These two factors have driven fertility rates below replacement level in most of the world, but a crucial third factor gets little attention and is having a profound impact on fertility: toxicity. The economic […] The post Chemical Toxicity and The Baby Bust – Jeremy Grantham appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Researchers say early outbreaks to blame for 'worst flu season on record'
Researchers say vaccinations will not prevent another severe flu season like 2019, after early outbreaks strike in 2020.
Home of leading cane toad eradication program inundated with cane toads
A Queensland university that runs a major cane toad control program has seen an explosion in numbers of the pest, with hundreds of thousands of tadpoles taking up residence campus.
High Court finds Indigenous people are exempt from immigration laws
After considering the cases of two men facing deportation, the judges have found that Aboriginal people cannot be 'alien' to Australia.
White Island victim receives heartbreaking news after coming out of coma
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Adelaide mother Lisa Dallow, who was critically injured in the White Island volcanic eruption in December, is now out of her coma and has been informed of the loss of her loved ones.
Barnaby Joyce backers accused of seeking 'revenge' in joining with Labor for shock vote
Internal tensions within the federal Nationals continue to bubble over, amid accusations those who failed to topple the party's leadership are now out for revenge.
House of horrors hearse finds new life as artwork on wheels
Transforming a hearse into something resembling a Transylvanian castle on wheels is not something you can Google for instructions, but artist Karl Claydon made it work.
Live: Lawyer X royal commission told of Nicola Gobbo's bizarre life ambition: to be cast as a Smurf
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Criminal barrister-turned-police informer Nicola Gobbo faces a day of cross-examination as she delivers her fifth day of evidence at the Lawyer X royal commission. Follow the hearing in our live blog.
Aptly named Wallaby Airlines to the rescue evacuating endangered animals from Canberra
Help, hope and military aircraft sees critically endangered southern brush-tailed rock wallabies and eastern bettongs evacuated from the ACT in fire rescue mission.
Man suffers serious head injuries in Adelaide storage centre altercation
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Police say a man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after an assault at a storage centre at Hendon, in Adelaide's western suburbs.
'Very lucky': Man who clung to tree for 10 hours rescued in NSW floods
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A man is rescued after spending more than 10 hours clinging to a tree in floodwaters on the NSW South Coast, as the state's wet weather turns previously dry rivers into gushing rapids.
28-year-old found dead on popular beach was drinking before night swim, police say
Police say a man whose body was found on North Wollongong Beach this morning was drinking before he went for a night swim in what they've described as "hazardous conditions".
Getting creative can help you — and your kids — deal with trauma and natural disasters
How do you find the words to make sense of natural disasters and trauma? A consultant psychologist to the Red Cross says when there are no words, art and creative expression can help both children and adults.
'It's pretty devastating': Territory family's plea for surrogacy laws
Tara and Luke Kaspar have spent four years and nearly $80,000 trying to have a baby. They've been through 29 embryo transfers and four miscarriages. If they lived in any other Australian jurisdiction, surrogacy would be their next step — but the NT has no surrogacy laws.
'Who is Minister XXX?': The struggle inside Michael Gunner's office to find minister to announce turf club grant
Which Government minister was responsible for the fraught $12 million Darwin Turf Club grant? An ABC Freedom of Information request shows the Government emails attempting to grapple with this very question.
'Nonsense': Renewables sector, stakeholders reject Canavan's 'dole bludger' label
An industry group says renewable energy operators in Queensland have been sidelined again amid a Federal Government push for new coal projects.
Australian family reunited after securing seats on coronavirus evacuation flight to Darwin
When a Melbourne family boarded Australia's second evacuation plane, it brought relief in more ways than one.
Ending the blame game: How Australia introduced 'no-fault divorce'
For decades, if you wanted a divorce in Australia, you had to prove your spouse was to blame. That changed in 1975 with the Family Law Bill — but the system remains controversial.
US charges four members of Chinese military over hacking personal data of millions
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Members of the Chinese military are charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans, in one of the largest hacks in history.
'We split up our family to find clean air for my daughter': Australian scientists worry carefree summers are numbered
"Because of the hazards in Canberra, the smoke and the heat we split up our family to find clean air for my daughter": Climate scientists hope this summer will make governments respond.
Suzie 'rage-quit' three years after joining an MLM. Here's why
For this single mum, selling a product she already used seemed like a no-brainer. But in reality, it took a lot more out of her than she could have anticipated.
Couple swept from campsite on blow-up mattress as flash flooding hits parts of South East Queensland
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Emergency services conduct multiple swiftwater rescues overnight as South East Queensland storms cause flash flooding with one couple swept from their campsite on a blow-up mattress.
Hydrogen-powered superyacht has not been sold to Bill Gates, company says
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Billionaire Bill Gates will not be spending $747 million on a hydrogen-powered superyacht, with the company behind the project saying the reports are incorrect.
'Extreme desperation' leads Jordan Peterson to undergo detox for physical drug dependence in Russia
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The bestselling Canadian author's daughter says he was sent to Russia for benzodiazepine detox after North American hospitals failed to treat his dependence.
Acreage acknowledges MA cannabis contracts may violate state law
Acreage Holdings, one of the largest multistate cannabis operators in the U.S., appears ready to rewrite contracts with two MJ license applicants in Massachusetts in order to avoid violating a state law. The New York-based multistate operator said its contracts were “inoperable” after regulators warned the arrangements could violate a state law that prohibits a […] Acreage acknowledges MA cannabis contracts may violate state law is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Maine looks to protect marijuana firms’ intellectual property
In a move to protect marijuana business owners’ trade secrets and other proprietary information from competitors, Maine lawmakers plan to consider a proposal from state regulators to exempt that type of information from being available to the public. The state’s Office of Marijuana Policy is recommending that such industry information be kept out of public records. […] Maine looks to protect marijuana firms’ intellectual property is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The 10 Dogmas of Science
*Elva Thompson* - The belief of conventional science is that it already understands the nature of reality in principle. But, as we know, that is where the Devil resides.
Cancer and the New Biology of Water
*Dr. Mercola* - Mitochondrial defects are an integral part of the breakdown of the structure in the water, which then triggers the formation of cancer.
Trans Fats Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s
*Dr. Mercola* - Three dietary components shown to promote dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are sugar (especially processed fructose), grains and trans fats.
Pentagon: 109 Troops Suffer Brain Injuries from Iran Strike
The number of U.S. service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries has shot up to more than 100, the Pentagon said, as more troops suffer the aftereffects of the Iranian ballistic missile attack in Iraq.
’Oh Deer!”: Man Gets Trampled in North Carolina Parking Lot
A suspect escaped from a hit and run in a North Carolina McDonald’s parking lot, but police aren’t looking for who’s responsible.
Ex-Blue Jays Reliever Sues Astros in Sign-Stealing Scandal
Former major league pitcher Mike Bolsinger has sued the Houston Astros, claiming their sign-stealing scheme contributed to a poor relief appearance in August 2017 that essentially ended his big league career.
Did Paula White Have a Vision of Trump Riding Alongside Jesus on a Golden Horse?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
UN Warns of ‘Major Shock’ as Africa Locust Outbreak Spreads
The swarms of billions of locusts have been destroying crops in Kenya, which hasn’t seen such an outbreak in 70 years, as well as Somalia and Ethiopia, which haven’t seen this in a quarter-century.
Amazon Wants to Question Trump Over Losing $10B Contract Bid
The Pentagon awarded the cloud computing project to Microsoft in October. Amazon later sued, arguing that Trump's interference and bias against the company harmed Amazon's chances.
Community College National Legislative Summit Tackles Policy Priorities
Community college presidents and trustees on Monday gathered at the Community College National Legislative Summit to discuss current issues affecting higher education, including the need for increased funding and more student advocacy.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 10, 2020
A man wearing a face mask checks his mobile phone while riding a subway in the morning after the extended Lunar New Year holiday caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, in Beijing, China, February 10, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins *Reuters: **Factbox: What we know and do not know about the new coronavirus* (Reuters) - The spread of a new coronavirus in mainland China and to more than two dozen countries and regions beyond is alarming health experts. Here is what we know - and do not know - about the virus: *HOW DANGEROUS IS THE VIRUS?* The coronavirus family of viruses in... more »
Will be a real difference connecting Bing Protections and Google and yahoo lens
The sunburst succulent is indigenous to the Canary Islands and can flourish seaside, expanding to up to two ft high. Torch Plant ( aloe aristata)The leaves of this plant start off as a mild environmentally friendly shade that turns darker in the solar. In the summertime, they can bloom orange blossoms atop twenty-inch stems that resemble a torch. It does not have rather the exact medicinal positive aspects as its aloe vera cousin, but is unique its capacity to increase to great lengths. When cared for appropriately, the torch plant can develop up to 10 feet tall and 18 inches throug... more »
Wet'suwet'en Allies block rails after 30 plus arrested at Vancouver ports
WET’SUWET’EN ALLIES BLOCK RAILS AFTER ARREST OF 30+ DEMONSTRATORS AT VANCOUVER PORTS Monday evening Feb. 10, 2020 Censored News On Twitter UNCEDED SQUAMISH, TSLEIL-WAUTUTH, MUSQUEAM TERRITORIES: At 3:00 PM on February 10th 2020, Wet'suwet'en supporters allies started taking action to block railroad traffic. On the morning of February 10th 2020, police enforced the injunction
Documents: Inside The US Army’s Massive $2 Million Propaganda Campaign For ‘Independence Day’ Sequel
In 2016, the United States Army developed a months-long, multi-platform promotional campaign for the 'Independence Day' sequel. The post Documents: Inside The US Army’s Massive $2 Million Propaganda Campaign For ‘Independence Day’ Sequel appeared first on Shadowproof.
Syria – Turkey Invades Idleb But Its Bluff Will Be Called
Since last week's post on the Syrian Idleb campaign the Syrian army has made significant progress.
World News Briefs -- February 10, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*USA Today:* *40,000 coronavirus cases may be 'tip of the iceberg' as death toll nears 1,000* The death toll from the coronavirus sweeping across China and surging around the globe closed in on 1,000 Monday amid warnings that the 40,000 known cases may be "the tip of the iceberg." Chinese health officials said 97 more deaths were reported Sunday, a spike after days of decline that put the global toll at 910. All but two of the deaths have occurred on the Chinese mainland, most in and around the city of Wuhan. Total reported cases rose to 40,645, more than 40,000 of them in China.... more »
Novel Coronavirus incubation period is 14 days; Breathing trouble 5 days later
“The illness appears to be less severe outside China, but a new study reports that this virus often looks benign to start with. It begins with a mix of mild symptoms that can look like the common cold, or resemble … Continue reading →
CFR Wants States' Help Transforming Government | Behind the Deep State
[image: alex-newman-cfr-wants-states-help-transforming-government-bedind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind The Deep State, host Alex Newman exposes a new scheme by the Deep State globalist group known as the Council on Foreign Relations to restructure governance in America. Titled "The Work Ahead," this CFR scheme argues that because of advances in technology, government must grow drastically larger to take care of Americans from cradle to grave, even citing Sweden and Denmark as examples. Ironically, while noting that many millions of Americans will lose their jobs,... more »
"The Eerie Political Similarities Between America and Argentina"
*"The Eerie Political Similarities Between America and Argentina"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "Last week, we flew by a new milestone on the road to Hell. In two remarkably asinine spectacles, we saw how the government of the U.S. has become as phony and pointless as reality TV. But let’s come back to that in a minute… *Counting Down the Day: *This week, we are tidying up. We’re clearing our desk at the office. And putting away tools on the farm. Our stay in the U.S. is coming to a close. First, we’re skipping down to Nicaragua to check on our property development there. T... more »
MOHAWK NATION NEWS 'TEWENATSOTAH – WE ARE THE IMMOVABLES'
TEWENATSOTAH – WE ARE THE IMMOVABLES Posted on February 10, 2020 Mohawk Nation News MNN. FEB.,10 2020 CP RAIL We are kanienkehaka Mohawk, one of the people placed on turtle island by creation since time immemorial. Our covenant with creation is to help bring peace and freedom to everyone in the world. We are caretakers for all of turtle island forever, from pole to police, ocean
President Trump MAGA/KAG Rally – Manchester, New Hampshire – 7:00pm Livestream…
Tonight President Trump heads to Manchester, New Hampshire for a massive Keep America Great rally at SNHU Arena. The New Hampshire primary election is tomorrow, Feb 11th, and Team Trump are highlighting the scale of the MAGA movement to contrast … Continue reading →
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