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"Beware the Narrative: Yeah, It’s a Lot Worse Than They’re Saying…"
*"Beware the Narrative: * *Yeah, It’s a Lot Worse Than They’re Saying…"* by David Stockman Rage against this injustice; let your lives burn with a flame of decency. –Xu Zhangrun, “When Fury Overcomes Fear” (February 4, 2020) "God bless our monetary central planners: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is “closely monitoring” the extent of global economic disruptions from the coronavirus in China, singling out a risk that has made officials more likely to lower interest rates than to raise them. The critical dynamic here is “confidence.” Neither Wall Street n... more »
US Military Shifts Strategy From Degrading Militants In West Africa To Containment
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key leader engagement and ambush exercise during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa on April 15, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Runser/Army) *Military Times*: *With limited resources, US military shifts strategy from degrading militants in West Africa to containment* Violence by militant groups in West Africa has spiked 250 percent over the last two years but constrained resources and manpower has pushed the U.S. military to switch strategies f... more »
Did Richard Branson Say Trump Spent a 2-Hour Lunch Speaking of Revenge?
The Virgin Group founder wrote that Donald Trump vowed to "spend the rest of his life destroying five people" who had declined to help him.
Trial Team Quits Roger Stone Case in Dispute Over Sentence
The move was sure to raise questions about whether Trump's views hold unusual sway over the Justice Department, which is meant to operate independently of the White House in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Roger Waters ads banned by Major League Baseball after outcry from Jewish group
Major League Baseball (MLB) has stopped running promotions of Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters on its platforms, after caving in to pressure from a Jewish group that accused him of "anti-Semitism" because of his support for Palestinian human rights. The post Roger Waters ads banned by Major League Baseball after outcry from Jewish group appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Alaskan Children Lost In Snow Storm Found Alive, Huddled Around 2-Year Old
Eighteen miles from home and more than 27 hours after they set out on a snowmobile ride, four Alaskan children were found huddled together in a snow cave. All members of the group were discovered alive–including 2-year-old Trey Camille, the youngest of the missing. With temperatures just below freezing, their survival was nothing short of […] The post Alaskan Children Lost In Snow Storm Found Alive, Huddled Around 2-Year Old appeared first on Health Nut News.
"If the Prime Minister's method for evaluating whether giant film subsidies are the best possible use of tax money is to go and ask the recipients of the subsidies whether they make a difference, well, I suppose we should all ratchet down our expectations for Budget 2020." Bonus #QotD
*"If the Prime Minister's method for evaluating whether giant film subsidies are the best possible use of tax money is to go and ask the recipients of the subsidies whether they make a difference, well, I suppose we should all ratchet down our expectations for Budget 2020... "It makes for fun syllogisms though. If tax is love and 'Avatar' sequels are tax, are we required to love the 'Avatar' sequels? I hope not."* ~ Eric Crampton: 'Jacinda Says I'm Wrong' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Death Toll For American Afghan Aid Workers Nears 300
A U.S. Army Soldier stands perimeter watch amid a convoy of MRAP vehicles during a Key Leader Engagement between members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah and the Farah Director of Transportation (U.S. Army/Sgt. Maj. Concordio Borja Jr.) *Military.com:* *Death Toll for American Afghan Aid Workers Nears 300, New Watchdog Report Finds* On April 6, 2013, three U.S. troops were killed by a suicide bomber while running a security patrol for an aid mission to donate books to an Afghan school in northeastern Badakhshan province. On August 6, 2010, six American medical aid workers w... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 2/11/20"
*2/11/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 2/11/20 “NWO. The Federal Reserve Is Now THE Most Powerful Institution On Earth” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We With Market Valuations?* "*As of 2/11/20* (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap ... more »
The CIA’s ‘Minerva’ Secret
OPERATION CONDOR COUNTRIES USED CRYPTO AG DEVICES WITHOUT REALIZING THE CIA OWNED THE COMPANY, NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHIVE DOCUMENTS REVEAL Encryption revelations raise questions about U.S. official knowledge of Argentina “dirty war” atrocities, Chile’s Letelier assassination, Southern Cone military dictatorships
Coronavirus Is Becoming a Western Excuse for Sinophobia and “China-Bashing”
Coronavirus is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest epidemic tragedies of our times. Hundreds of dead people and thousands of ill ones are the proof of it. For any person with good faith and interested in the well-being of people, it is a reason of preoccupation and compassion towards the victims. However, this good intention with people does not seem to be observed in some western countries.
The Siren Call of a ‘System Leader’
Michael Vlahos has argued that the US is not a mere nation-state but a “system leader” – “a civilizational power like Rome, Byzantium, and the Ottoman Empire.” And, we should add, China – which he did not mention. The system leader is “a universalistic identity framework tied to a state. This vantage is helpful because the United States clearly owns this identity framework today.”
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: 60-Million-Year-Old Tumor In A Dinosaur Tail
Beliefs that tumors are caused by the modern world's food and chemicals have suffered a setback. A 60-million-year setback. The fossilized tail of a young dinosaur from in southern Alberta, Canada had the benign tumor as part of the pathology of LCH (Langerhans cell histiocytosis), a rare and sometimes painful disease that still afflicts humans, particularly kids. read more
Sanders Communist Pied Piper — Don’t you just love that warm fuzzy feeling Patriots?
Has anyone ever considered who all is in those crowds surrounding Bernie Sanders? Try the wealthy upper class young people of the Socialist/Communist countries from around the globe. –##– Foreigners Flock to NH to Back Bernie Sanders Newsmax John Gizzi February 11, 2020 One of the little-known side stories of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for president is how much the self-styled socialist from Vermont is watched and admired by leftists in other countries. Sanders closed his campaign in the New Hampshire primary with a no-punches-pulled recitation of his agenda before a wildly chee... more »
Opposition Blogger of Putin meets gruesome end in French hotel
When blogging becomes dangerous …. hope we never experience this degree of censorship French police believe that the killing of a blogger from the disputed Russian region of Chechnya in a French hotel room last week was “politically motivated,” a French police official briefed on the case said. Imran Aliev, a 44-year-old blogger who was an outspoken critic who routinely attacked Putin and Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov. Alieve was said to have been vulgar and volatile on his blog site. The gruesome murder of this man may be a warning to others who would attack these two men. Aliev... more »
Was Pete Buttigieg’s Father a Marxist Who Spoke Fondly of ‘Communist Manifesto’?
As the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries began to heat up, so did the scrutiny on candidates and their connections.
Smoothie kits recalled after company finds Listeria during product testing
Blendtopia Products LLC is recalling 29,078 cases of frozen Blendtopia brand “Superfood Smoothie Kits” because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. “The company discovered the issue through its quality control processes. The issue is believed to be isolated to a supplied ingredient,” according to the recall notice posted on the website of the Food and... Continue Reading
Breaking: Syrian Army captures southwest Aleppo town where jihadists executed several soldiers in 2013
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has announced the capture of an imperative town in southwestern Aleppo that was the scene of one of the early massacres in the Syrian conflict. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Launches New Military Operation in Eastern Syria According to a military source in Aleppo, the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan says Syrian military ‘got what they deserved’ and will ‘pay heavy price in Idlib’: video
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the Syrian government will pay a “very heavy price” amid the attack against Turkish soldiers in Idlib. The comment was made during a ceremony award that took place in Ankara on Tuesday. “The [Syrian] regime, especially in Idlib, got what they deserved. But this is not enough, we […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ansarallah forces shoot down enemy aircraft near Saudi border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The Ansarallah forces announced on Tuesday that their forces shot down an enemy aircraft near the Saudi border. READ ALSO: Ansarallah Forces Shoot Down Enemy Aircraft Along Saudi-Yemen Border According to the official media wing of the Ansarallah forces, their troops shot down a reconnaissance aircraft that was flying over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fraud in German Laboratory Casts Doubt on 2017 EU Re-Approval of Glyphosate
Fraud in a German laboratory has cast additional doubts on the 2017 re-approval of glyphosate and on the entire EU pesticide safety evaluation procedure, Pesticide Action Network Europe reported on Tuesday. A new study has revealed Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology (LPT) Hamburg was found to commit fraud in a series of regulatory tests, several […] The post Fraud in German Laboratory Casts Doubt on 2017 EU Re-Approval of Glyphosate appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Decriminalizing Sex Work Is Popular Among Democrats And Independents
New polling from Data For Progress shows a majority of American voters—especially Democrats and Independents—support decriminalizing sex work. The post Decriminalizing Sex Work Is Popular Among Democrats And Independents appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Vindman twins + 70
For those of you rending your clothes over the job transfers of the Vindman brothers--remember Obama may have planted them when he increased the size of the National Security Council staff (not the Council itself). The staff is there for the president, and one of them tried to take over his job responsibilities. We didn’t elect him; foreign policy is the job of the President, not his NSC staff. So now about 70 of them have been relocated (I would have preferred fired), and the staff is closer to normal size. You've been screaming over growing debt--this would be a great place to ... more »
How Juicy Can it Get?
*Juicy Smollett has been Re-Indicted* Nigerian brothers Abel and Ola Osundairo were identified as the (white) people he'd said attacked him. The pair knew Smollett and told the authorities he paid them to attack him in a staged incident to allegedly boost his celebrity profile and salary. (link) The race baiting D-List actor may be looking at some serious time on this go-round, but it's Chicago. A year ago, you'll recall that Juicy was charged with a sixteen count indictment with over fifty years of criminal exposure when Illinois State Attorney Kim Foxxx dropped the charges, annou... more »
Alan Jones is back grooming young male students for his sexual pleasure
Alan Jones has a long history of being a sexual predator of young males and is now in a sexual relationship with 22-year-old university student Jake Thrupp who is also employed by […]
Evangelist Exposes "Evangelical Deep State"
[image: alex-newman-evangelist-exposes-evangelical-deep-state] VIDEO - Southern Baptist evangelist Thomas Littleton of Alabama joins The New American magazine's Alex Newman to discuss the "Evangelical Deep State." Among other topics, they talk about how false doctrines and dangerous heresies--especially on homosexuality and transgenderism (LGBT), as well as Social Justice, Critical Race Theory, and Cultural Marxism--are infiltrating even conservative evangelical churches in America. Part of it is funding from Deep State globalists hostile to the church and the Bible, and part of it ... more »
Polls Find Americans Not Concerned About “Climate Change”
[image: polls-find-americans-not-concerned-about-climate-change] Despite all the global-warming propaganda, Americans consistently tell pollsters that the issue ranks near the bottom of their list of pressing matters for the government to address.
State of the Disunion: High Women’s Employment Is Nothing To Cheer About
[image: state-of-the-disunion-high-women-s-employment-is-nothing-to-cheer-about] Far from being something to cheer about, studies have shown that high female workforce participation reflects a declining civilization.
Trump Expected To Pardon Roger Stone
[image: trump-expected-to-pardon-roger-stone] President Trump condemned federal prosecutors’ sentencing recommendations for Roger Stone, causing speculation that he will pardon his ally.
Could New Hillary E-mails Lead to Criminal Charges?
[image: could-new-hillary-e-mails-lead-to-criminal-charges] After a Judicial Watch Freedom of Information Act lawsuit produced yet more e-mails this week from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, calls are being raised for her to face criminal consequences
New York City Police Union Declares ‘War’ On Mayor In Wake of Attempted Police Assassinations
After the attacks, the Sergeant’s Benevolent Association (SBA) declared “war” on Mayor Bill DeBlasio for bad policies that embolden criminals. Additional comments accused public officials of creating an anti-cop tone that has contributed to violence against police.
NYC Mayor Admits Bail Reform Responsible For City’s Skyrocketing Crime Rates
Shootings are up almost 29%, robberies are up 39%, transit crimes are up 30%, and auto thefts are up 72%. Critics of the new bail laws point to many incidents of crimes committed by those who normally would have been imprisoned but were released back onto the streets.
Association of American Physicians & Surgeons Sues US Representative Adam Schiff for His Role in Censoring the Vaccine Debate
The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons filed a lawsuit against Adam Schiff for allegedly contacting Google, Facebook, and Amazon and urging them to de-platform or discredit alternative information on vaccines. All three tech giants complied.
Mueller Prosecutor Departs DC Team After Setting Sentencing Trap in Roger Stone Case…
CBS News Catherine Herridge reported earlier that top DOJ officials were stunned by the 7 to 9 year prison sentence recommendation; and that DC prosecutors were rogue in this decision and had not informed DOJ leadership. Additional reporting from Herridge … Continue reading →
Practicing Our Ideals: How the Interfaith Campus Can Restore Civil Discourse
Institutions of higher education share a commitment to public purpose and the common good. The education of our students is for their prosperity, but also for a just and prosperous society. The college or university campus offers a unique opportunity for maturity and formation, freedom and prescription, change and tradition, diversity and commonality.
Culver-Stockton Board of Trustees Welcomes New President
Last week, Dr. Douglas B. Palmer was elected the 27th president of the Culver-Stockton College Board of Trustees, replacing Dr. Kelly M. Thompson, who plans to retire this June, KHQA reported. Before joining the private Christian liberal arts college in Canton, Missouri, Palmer previously served as provost, vice president of academic affairs and dean at […]
Concordia University’s Portland Campus Will Shut Its Doors This Spring
After 115 years, Concordia University’s Portland campus will shut down after the spring semester. Concordia University – Portland’s board of regents made the decision by vote last Friday in the face of declining enrollment, The Oregonian reported. The board found that “the university’s current and projected enrollment and finances make it impossible to continue its […]
Bellarmine University Goes Test Optional
Bellarmine University, a private Catholic liberal arts school in Louisville, Kentucky, will no longer require applicants to submit SAT and ACT scores, WDRB.com reported. The new test optional policy will kick in for students starting in fall 2021. The university will still consider students’ high school grades, extracurricular activities, counselor recommendations, work and leadership experience. […]
The EARN IT Act Raises Good Questions About End-to-End Encryption
Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the co-sponsors of the EARN IT act. (Gage Skidmore, https://tinyurl.com/yx5xe3rs; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) The battle between Congress and Silicon Valley has a new focus: the EARN IT Act of 2019. (The title is an embarrassing retronym that I refuse to dignify by repeating; you can safely ignore it.) A “discussion draft” of the bill is attributed to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. To hear the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the Center for Internet and Society, and Gizmodo tel... more »
What Exactly Do the New PLA Indictments Accomplish?
The Department of Justice Building. (Ken Lund, https://tinyurl.com/rg59xab; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) At first glance, the Department of Justice’s Feb 10. announcement that it indicted four Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) service members in connection with the 2017 Equifax breach bears a resemblance to its 2014 indictment of five PLA officers. Both indictments allege individuals participated in Chinese state-sponsored hacking of U.S. targets. Both allege theft of trade secrets. And both have miniscule chances of going to trial, let alone re... more »
Syrian War News Updates -- February 11, 2020
*Zero Hedge*: *Dramatic Footage Shows Turkey-Backed Rebels Shooting Down Syrian Helicopter* Well that escalated quickly. One day after we reported that Turkey had deployed hundreds of tanks, armored personnel carriers and commandos to the last rebel-held Syrian province of Idlib in response to the killing of five Turkish soldiers, resulting in clashes between the Syrian and Turkish armies, on Tuesday morning, the armed conflict between the two nations escalated dramatically after social media showed dramatic footage of Turkey-backed rebels downing a Syrian government helicopter i... more »
Exclusive: The Philippines Are Choosing New Allies – Asia is Watching
*Andre Vltchek* | Will the most popular President in the history of the Philippines be able to, against all odds, change the foreign policy of his country?
Mayo Pete Has Come Out Of The Closet Again!
Mayo Pete didn't come out of the closet until he was 33-- in 2015, when he was in electoral politics and there was no doubt he would be outed if he didn't do it himself. Last year, when he wasn't a top candidate, the *New York Times*' Jeremy Peters wrote the LGBTQ story on Pete. He doesn't talk about the inherent mental illness of hiding in the closet for years and how it turns someone into a compulsive liar. "The closet that Pete Buttigieg built for himself in the late 1990s and 2000s," wrote Peters (who is openly gay himself), "was a lot like the ones that other gay men of his ag... more »
LIVE Tuesdays: Trump Drains the Swamp, Will Pompeo Be Next?
LIVE Tuesdays: Trump Drains the Swamp, Will Pompeo Be Next? Video of LIVE Tuesdays: Trump Drains the Swamp, Will Pompeo Be Next? Trump keeps his promise to drain the swamp of Obama and establishment hold-overs like Vindman, with more on their way out. Who exactly are these people and what policies do they represent? Will Pompeo be next? His ravings about China run completely antithetical to what Trump is trying to do to reset relations with the super powers China and Russia. Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. On Tuesdays, we bro... more »
Did Rush Limbaugh Call Troops ‘Welfare Queens,’ ‘Moochers’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
UN Warns That Eastern Africa Is Heading Towards A Locust ‘Catastrophe’
*Daily Mail:** Africa is heading towards a locust ‘catastrophe’ if 40-mile-wide swarm grows 500 times BIGGER within next four months as feared, UN warns* * Rainfall expected in the coming weeks will trigger plant growth, providing food for the locusts in the area * They were reported crossing over the Karamoja border region into Uganda's northeastern area yesterday * Swarm is considered the worst outbreak to hit Kenya for 70 years and Somalia for 25 years according to UN * Horde of 360 billion insects is laying waste to farmland across the Horn of Africa and Kenya * Next generati... more »
We’re All in This Together: A Case for Not Giving Up on the American Dream
America has been a warring nation—a military empire intent on occupation and conquest—for so long that perhaps we, the citizens of this warring nation, have forgotten what it means to live in peace, with the world and one another. The post We’re All in This Together: A Case for Not Giving Up on the American Dream appeared first on MintPress News.
African Healthcare Officials Admit They Are Not Prepared For The Coronavirus
*Zero Hedge*:* "We're Definitely Not Prepared" - African Healthcare Officials Fear Virus Spread* While the African continent continues to battle plagues of locust and food shortages, an even bigger worry is looming on the horizon, that some of the Chinese workers have carried the virus to Ethiopia or the African countries they work in, and will those countries be able to contain it while they can, while the numbers are small? The virus that has spread through much of China has yet to be confirmed in Africa, but global health authorities are increasingly worried about the threat t... more »
U.S. Air Force's New Budget Signals Major Cuts To B-1s, A-10s, And Global Hawk Drones
Boeing B-1B Lancers shown at the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Training Center Jan. 17, 2019, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force/Greg L. Davis) *Defense News:* *Air Force makes reductions to B-1s, A-10s, Global Hawk drones and more in FY21 budget request* WASHINGTON — For the past several months, Air Force leaders have hyped the fiscal year 2021 budget as a pivotal one, where the service would be forced to make near-term and possibly contentious sacrifices to its existing posture in order to ramp up investments in technologies needed to counter Russia and China. ... more »
Putting the Universe under the telescope.
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How cannabis vape companies can win back consumer confidence: Q&A with scientist Robert Strongin
The rate of people sickened or killed in the vaping health crisis has slowed dramatically since last year, but scientist Robert Strongin worries that vape companies and oil manufacturers might turn to pine rosin as a thickening agent. A professor of organic chemistry at Portland State University in Oregon, Strongin says pine rosin has “some […] How cannabis vape companies can win back consumer confidence: Q&A with scientist Robert Strongin is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
German insurer paints picture of nation’s growing medical cannabis industry
Applications for reimbursement of medical cannabis expenses by Germany’s second-largest health insurer doubled from 2017 to 2019, signaling robust growth in the use of the drug. Flower remained one of the most prescribed cannabis products, according to data provided in a new release by German insurer Barmer. Assuming trends witnessed by Barmer are representative of the overall […] German insurer paints picture of nation’s growing medical cannabis industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Alberta set to roll out recreational cannabis vapes ‘in next couple of weeks’
Alberta has notified its 416 adult-use cannabis retailers they will be able to order vape products from the provincial wholesaler as early as this week. Most provinces in Canada saw a limited roll-out of vape products in January, but Alberta delayed release of the products to complete a review of its smoking law. Bans on marijuana […] Alberta set to roll out recreational cannabis vapes ‘in next couple of weeks’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Top Issue for Democratic Voters Is …
Eric Zuesse Is it health care? Is it jobs? Is it national security? Is it global warming? Or is it none of those but instead much deeper? I shall here argue the latter. — To win is not merely to defeat “the enemy.” America now has lots of experience with winning battles, only to lose […] More The post The Top Issue for Democratic Voters Is … appeared first on The Duran.
Green Subsidies Will Continue To Push Up Power Prices For Years To Come
By Paul Homewood When we talk about the impact of household energy bills of switching from gas to electricity, we need to bear in mind that electricity prices are going to be forced upwards in the next few year by new, subsidised wind power coming on stream. Currently it is estimated […]
What If New Weapons Make Aircraft Carriers Obsolete?
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1E0B28B760&share=true] Not good. *Key point: *All weapons get replaced eventually by something newer and deadlier. The question is likely not if, but when, carriers will go the way of the battleship. As long as they serve usefully in that role, nations will seek means to neutralize them. The aircraft-carrier form has proven remarkably flexibly, serving in one way or another for nearly a hundred years. From the USS *Forrestal* on, the U.S. Navy supercarrier ha... more »
How Chinese Citizens Feel About the Controversial Social Credit System
*Xinyuan Wang* *Politics, East Asia* [image: Reuters] Here's what we know. The Chinese social credit system has been given an unequivocally negative reception by the media in the west. Set to be rolled out nationwide in 2020, the system has even been described by one journalist as China’s “most ambitious project in social engineering since the Cultural Revolution”. On the surface, this reaction is understandable. Once the system is fully implemented, Chinese citizens will be given a social credit score based on their deeds. For example, failure to pay a court bill or playing lou... more »
Michael Bloomberg's 2015 Comments on 'Stop-and-Frisk' Have Leaked
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * In 2015, after serving three terms as Mayor of New York City, Bloomberg spoke at the Aspen Institute where he defended his implemented policy of stop-and-frisk. At the time, he requested that the institute not release the video footage of the event. But new audio has surfaced revealing his remarks. Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has found himself at the center of a new controversy regarding his previous comments on the connection between race and crime. In 2015, after serving three terms as Mayor of New York City, Bloomberg sp... more »
Why America May Lose a Few Aircraft Carriers in the Next Large War
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1C35FD2030&share=true] Prepare for the worst. *Key Point:* U.S. carriers are very strong, but they are not invincible. Washington must recognize the terrible fact that it could well see major damage to its flat tops in the next major conflict. The United States has decided to spend many billions of dollars on the CVN-78 (“Ford”) class of aircraft carriers to replace the venerable Nimitz class. The latter has served the U.S. Navy since 1975, with the last ship (... more »
Donald Trump's Defense Budget Is Not an Increase. Here Are All the Problems.
*Frederico Bartels* *Security, * Expert: "The request asks for $740.5 billion in discretionary spending. That’s in line with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019. It’s a 0.3% increase over the FY20 defense budget. But it is effectively a cut. Defense inflation has historically been around 2% of the budget. Any increase of less than $14 billion amounts to a reduction in purchasing power for the Pentagon." In the Defense Department’s just-released budget request for fiscal year 2021 spending is up — but only in the most technical sense. The request asks for $740.5 billion in discreti... more »
Trouble: Russia Is Helping China Build Its First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC11EB768B30&share=true] A new alliance? *Key point:* Both China and Russia are eager to match the United States' nuclear powered fleet. It appears that China is relying on Russian know-how and experience to develop the reactor for its first nuclear aircraft carrier. As the South China Morning Post reports, China appears to be studying the nuclear reactors on Russia’s largest icebreakers, an approach that the Soviet Union also took when it planned to build nuclear ... more »
Wild: The Soviet Submarine K-8 Sunk With 4 Nuclear Torpedoes Still Onboard
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1C149D1B00&share=true] Crazy, but true. *Key Point:* Moscow's loss of the K-8 and its weapons was a harsh lesson. Every navy has had to learn how to properly maintain its fleet and keep its nuclear weapons safe. The Bay of Biscay is one of the world’s great submarine graveyards. In late World War II, British and American aircraft sank nearly seventy German U-boats in the Bay, which joined a handful of Allied and German subs sunk in the region during World War I. O... more »
'Bring Our Troops Home' - With Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin
There is a growing grassroots movement among conservatives across the United States to encourage US withdrawal from seemingly endless wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. State legislatures are getting in the game, passing legislation restricting state guard units from deploying overseas unless war has been declared by Congress. Idaho Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin has spearheaded efforts across the country to end endless wars. Watch today's Liberty Report:
U.S. Warms Up Old Spy Story To Warn Of Foreign Espionage
For more than half a century, governments all over the world trusted a single company to keep the communications of their spies, soldiers and diplomats secret. But what none of its customers ever knew was that Crypto AG was secretly owned by the CIA in a highly classified partnership with West German intelligence. These spy agencies rigged the company’s devices so they could easily break the codes that countries used to send encrypted messages.
The Jamaica Charter Flight Underscores the UK’s Broken Deportation System
Despite unprecedented public outrage, a deportation flight to Jamaica left at dawn on Tuesday morning with 17 people onboard. A last minute court order meant another 25 people who had been threatened with removal remained in the UK.
Cyclone Uesi to make waves along Queensland's east coast
It won't reach the Australian coast, but Tropical Cyclone Uesi will make its presence felt with some heavy swells in southern Queensland from Thursday.
A global oversupply of crocodile skins is starting to bite Australian farms
Crocodile farmers across northern Australia say the industry is doing it tough as it feels the impact of a global oversupply of skins.
NSW Now: Truck driver arrested over hit and run, power may still be down by weekend
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *A truck driver has been arrested after a man was killed in a suspected hit and run in the CBD, while Ausgrid says 38,000 customers are in for a long wait for power to be restored.
Bushfire inquiry's draft instructions 'minimise the impact of climate change', says ACT Government
The proposed bushfires royal commission's draft terms of reference are too narrow, and its deadline too tight, to be effective, the ACT Chief Minister says.
'A massive river of black porridge': Endangered native fish rescued from bushfires and rainfall
There are hopes two native fish species rescued from bushfire-affected creeks in the NSW High Country could help their species survive through breeding programs.
Four psychiatrists sue a patient for defamation in 'sham' lawsuit and taxpayers foot bill
Nepotism, defamation claims and millions of taxpayer dollars spent on "indefensible" legal proceedings are at the centre of a scandal at Queensland's largest hospital service, with one whistleblower alleging misconduct and corruption.
'Rightsizing' is taking off, and more Australians are jumping on board
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Downsizing, or rightsizing, is considered an essential component of meeting the housing aspirations of older Australians. But without the right housing stock, it can be difficult to achieve.
Australian charities struggle as public directs money to bushfire victims
Charitable organisations around Australia say they are seeing a major decline in their funds due to the many generous donations made to those affected by Australia's recent bushfires.
Young people don't consume news like their parents, so we're trialling vertical videos on Instagram
Instead of trying to lure young people toward a radio or television most of them don't even own, we need to bring the news to them in a palatable form, and social media is the most obvious place, writes Evan Morgan Grahame and Gabriella Marchant.
Darwin hospital patient died due to 'medication error', report reveals
A man died in the Northern Territory's largest hospital after an "error" led to him being given drugs in the "incorrect" way, a new report shows.
More than 100 native species in urgent need of help after bushfires, report finds
An expert panels finds there have been no extinctions as a result of the most recent bushfires so far, but it has warned urgent action is needed to protect 113 species impacted by the blazes.
Why gas — from coal seams or ships — may not mean low power prices
To meet its obligations under a new deal with the Commonwealth, the NSW Government will need to import gas or approve the contentious Narrabri coal seam gas project, but neither will guarantee lower prices, writes Stephen Long.
A biotech firm is about to pass the Commonwealth Bank as Australia's second biggest company
The Australian medical research and development industry punches above its weight, but much of its intellectual property is being sold overseas so it can become commercially viable.
Has there been enough rain to end the drought?
Torrential rain over the last week has brought fields of green, but sadly many have missed out too.
PM wants to change Closing the Gap because it was 'never a partnership with Indigenous people'
As another Closing the Gap report lays bare the extent of Indigenous disadvantage in Australia, Scott Morrison declares a "government-knows-best" approach is failing and will be replaced by a plan developed by Indigenous people.
Live: Sanders takes lead, Biden takes another 'gut punch' in New Hampshire as final results roll in
The polls in New Hampshire have now closed and counting is underway. As the results roll in, two Democrats are already planning to drop out. Follow live.
NSW coastlines under more threat as Tropical Cyclone Uesi looms
The category-three cyclone, which is currently north of New Caledonia, is tracking south-west towards the Tasman Sea and could cause increased surf, wind and rainfall as early as Thursday.
WHO gives coronavirus a name, says vaccine could be 18 months away
Just In - 9 hours ago
The World Health Organisation says the the vaccine lag means "we have to do everything today using available weapons", adding the epidemic poses a "very grave threat" potentially worse than terrorism.
After five days of Nicola Gobbo on the royal commission stand, what did we learn?
The much-anticipated testimony from the criminal underworld lawyer/informer has painted a portrait a woman lead astray by a desperate need for validation, writes Danny Tran.
Indonesia locks out legion of former ISIS fighters
Indonesia seals the fate of hundreds of its citizens and former nationals drawn to fight for the Islamic State group, in a Presidential decision blocking a return to their homeland.
Sudan to hand over former president Omar al-Bashir to International Criminal Court
Just In - 9 hours ago
Al-Bashir, who was overthrown by the military last year amid a public uprising, is wanted by the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity and genocide related to the Darfur conflict.
There's no business like show business!
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 Or like show business punditry:* Was Parasite the best film of 2019? We have no idea. Objectively, since there's really no such thing as a "best film" of *any* year, we'd say the answer is probably no. What *was* last year'a best film? Such claims are wholly subjective. On the other hand, some claims about major films almost seem to be evidence-based. Consider A. O. Scott's claims in this morning's New York Times about Parasite's amazing popularity with adoring audiences. Scott was chatting with his fellow Times critics, Manohla Dargis and Wesley Morri... more »
"Politics these days has become so much about the self -- your lifestyle, your identity, your virtue, your (real or imagined) oppression. It’s about me, me, me. No wonder, then, that the notoriously narcissistic Hollywood set finds it all so irresistible." #QotD
*"A big part of the reason so many celebs are trying to do politics these days is that politics – particularly left-wing politics – has become so much about the self. "It’s about me, me, me. No wonder, then, that the notoriously narcissistic Hollywood set finds it all so irresistible."* ~ Tom Slater, from his article ''Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscars speech was beyond a joke' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Vaccine Failures, Part 3: Influenza Vaccination
In part three of our Vaccine Failures series, we take a look at the many failures of the influenza vaccination including the many factors can lessen influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE), the influenza vaccination’s inability to deliver meaningful benefits and its propensity to create new problems. The post Vaccine Failures, Part 3: Influenza Vaccination appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Flu Vaccines: What are the Facts?
While influenza researchers may be “hesitant to discuss problems with the vaccine ‘because they’re afraid of being tainted with the antivaccine brush,’” the bottom line is Flu shots are big business and vaccine injuries aren't rare. The post Flu Vaccines: What are the Facts? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 41 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
At the fitness center
I met a wonderful guy at the gym this morning. Kind, articulate, interesting, athletic and it turns out he was at St. Ann's hospital in the OR when our son had his surgery last October. Small world. The only draw back was we talked for such a long time I peddled for over seven miles instead of my 4 or 5 and now can hardly walk.
How the CDC Combats Health Freedom Through Front Groups
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance – The CDC accepts funding from the drug industry, which may influence its public health recommendations. It also has front groups that lobby for mandatory vaccinations and seek to suppress information about vaccine risks One of them is the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), […] The post How the CDC Combats Health Freedom Through Front Groups appeared first on Health Nut News.
No s***, Sherlock! - relationship edition
Found on Gab: Peter
New Name for Disease Caused by Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID-19
The new name comes from “coronavirus,” the family of viruses that causes the disease, along with the common cold and some more serious diseases like SARS.
Deforestation in Brazil continues torrid pace into 2020
*Rhett Butler* - Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon continues to rise, according to data from Brazil’s national space research institute INPE.
Apple Fined $27 Million For Slowing Down Older iPhones
*John Vibes* - The company finally admitted to slowing down older phones in 2017, but claimed that it was a necessary measure to “prolong the life” of the devices.
Botswana To Allow Hunters To Kill Elephants For $43,000 Per Head
*John Vibes* - The government of Botswana lifted its ban on hunting wildlife last year, and has recently completed its first major trophy hunting auction.
The Bio-Weapon Theory of the China Epidemic
*Jon Rappoport* - I’ll consider these rumors here, in this article, for the sake of covering all possible bases…I must emphasize, again, this is a very big IF…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Unveils Bill to Open Indigenous Lands to Mining, Oil and Gas Exploration
*Jan Rocha* - Bolsonaro called his project a “dream” but it has already met with withering criticism from indigenous organizations who see it as a nightmare.
The Problem with Phony Rights
How can treating electricity as a right undermine the aim of universal access to reliable electricity? We argue that there are four steps. In step 1, because electricity is seen as a right, subsidies, theft, and nonpayment are widely tolerated. Bills that do not cover costs, unpaid bills, and illegal grid connections become an accepted […] The post The Problem with Phony Rights appeared first on Econlib.
Pentagon Budget Reveals What The New Air Force One Paint Job Will Look Like
A rendering of the Air Force One in the Pentagon's latest budget request. Department of Defense The light-blue color scheme was introduced in the 1960s. Department of Defense *Newsweek:* *Pentagon Reveals Trump's Air Force One New Paint Job Will Be Red, White and Dark Blue* Part of the defense budget proposed by President Donald Trump Monday would include replacing Air Force One with a brand new Boeing 747-8. Procuring the new aircraft under the VC-25B Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization program would cost approximately $800.9 million. With the proposed modernization of the ai... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/11/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune Here is a second counter for the New Hampshire Primary, which is obviously just around the corner: * […]
Review Iraq Between Occupations, Perspectives from 1920 to the Present
*Review Edited by Baram, Amatzia, Rohde, Achim and Zeidel, Ronen, **Iraq Between Occupations, Perspectives from 1920 to the Present**, New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010* *Iraq Between Occupations, Perspectives from 1920 to the Present* was the result of a conference on Iraq held at Haifa University in 2007. It collected together the work of 14 different authors covering Iraqi identity and nationalism, the monarchy, Kurdish politics, and finally the post-Saddam Hussein period. Like any anthology there are ups and downs in the pieces, but fortunately most of the pieces are quite goo... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 11
1932 Executive Committee of the Shias in Iraq issued Manifesto saying monarchy discriminated against Shiites Called on England to remove monarchy and empower Shiites 1958 Jordan began talks with Iraq for a federation in response to Egypt and Syria’s United Arab Republic 1979 Ayatollah Baqir al-Sadr declared 3 day holiday for Najaf hawza after Iranian Revolution 1981 Iraq offered Iran a ceasefire at Non-Aligned Movement conference Iran rejected offer 1983 Iranian Op Fajr al-Nasr officially ended Regained 100 sq mi of Iranian territory Iran 5000 dead 12000 wounded 1000 captured Iraq... more »
"America Hasn’t Always Run Huge Deficits"
*"America Hasn’t Always Run Huge Deficits"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "Round us swirls a blinding dust of accusations… slurs… mad dogs… lost thoughts… and screwball ideas… “You dog-faced pony soldier,” says a rattled Joe Biden to a student protester. Senator Romney is a “pompous ass,” says the President of the United States. The Trump Team’s budget for 2021 came out yesterday. The press said it planned to “slash the safety net.” The Democrats said it was “dead on arrival.” The Wall Street Journal had this comment: The $4.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2021, released Monday... more »
AG Barr: DOJ Will Not Take Obstruction by Sanctuary Jurisdictions “Lying Down”
[image: ag-barr-doj-will-not-take-obstruction-by-sanctuary-jurisdictions-lying-down] Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department will file multiple lawsuits against “sanctuary” jurisdictions for interfering with federal immigration enforcement.
Biden Loses While Bloomberg Gains. Brokered Convention Ahead?
[image: biden-loses-while-bloomberg-gains-brokered-convention-ahead] Barring a miracle, the Democrat Party is heading for a brokered — some call it a “backroom deal-making” — convention in Milwaukee in July.
AT THE MOST BASIC LEVEL, AMERICANS DON'T EXPECT DEMOCRACY TO WORK IN 2020
A new Monmouth University poll tells us that, contrary to Trumpworld boasting, most Americans really don't want the president to win a second term. Just over 4 in 10 (42%) registered voters feel that Trump should be reelected, while a majority (55%) say it is time to have someone new in the Oval Office. Americans want a new president. However, they don't expect to get what they want. About two-thirds of American voters believe that Trump will definitely (27%) or probably (39%) get reelected in November. Just 22% say he will probably lose to the Democrat and only 6% say he will de... more »
TUESDAY! RCMP Invasion of Wet'suwet'en land Feb. 11, 2020
Unist'ot'en Camp 18 mins · February 11 Invasion Updates: 9:52 am - RCMP helicopter flying over Unist'ot'en Healing Centre 9:28 am - Convoy of 15 unmarked pickup trucks and 17 industry vehicles just came over the bridge. Tactical team present. Snowmobiles in tow. List of vehicles entered:11 RCMP dark pickup (tactical)11 RCMP white SUV1 dark SUV6 white
U.S. Space Force Asks For $15B In 2021 Budget Request
*The Hill:* *Pentagon requests $15.4B for Space Force* The Pentagon is proposing a $15.4 billion fiscal 2021 budget for the Space Force, the newly minted sixth branch of the military. The money, largely transferred from existing Air Force programs, would include $2.5 billion for operations and maintenance, $10.3 billion for research and development, $2.4 billion for procurement and $77 million from a war fund known as the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account. “Legally establishing the U.S. Space Force does not guarantee the United States preeminence in the space domain — t... more »
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‘Humiliating’ Monroe Doctrine - Venezuela Update
*Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido climbs the parliament fence* * as it votes to replace him as the head of the legislature* * © Sputnik / Carolina Cabral* Russia loves to rub it in. In an RT report of a few days ago, which I will copy in full, *Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov *again rubs salt in the centuries old wound that all nations in the Western Hemisphere suffered when Usrael, or the United States of America, as it was then known, imposed the disgusting "Munroe Doctrine"on all its hemispheric neighbours. Please read the following diplomatic skewering by Russi... more »
CIA And German Intelligence Secretly Owned The World's Top Encryption Supplier That Permitted Them To Read The Communications Of Allies And Adversaries For Decades
*Washington Post:* *‘The intelligence coup of the century’: For decades, the CIA read the encrypted communications of allies and adversaries * For more than half a century, governments all over the world trusted a single company to keep the communications of their spies, soldiers and diplomats secret. The company, Crypto AG, got its first break with a contract to build code-making machines for U.S. troops during World War II. Flush with cash, it became a dominant maker of encryption devices for decades, navigating waves of technology from mechanical gears to electronic circuits a... more »
Fly me to the Moon – and beyond!
Billionaires are fueling America's new push into space. The post Fly me to the Moon – and beyond! appeared first on CFACT.
Assyrian Priest Indicted on Terrorism Charges in Turkey
Assyrian International News Agency - 10 hours ago
Fr. Sefer Aho Bileçen.The Assyrian Policy Institute is deeply concerned by the indictment of Assyrian Priest Sefer Aho Bileçen (who leads Mor Yacoub Syriac Orthodox Monastery) on terrorism charges in Turkey.
Mideast Patriarchs Tell Pope They're Concerned About Christian Survival
Assyrian International News Agency - 10 hours ago
Pope Francis poses with Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East at the Vatican Feb. 7. Pictured with the pope are, from left, Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai, patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church; Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako, Chaldean Catholic patriarch; Coptic Catholic Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak; Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Youn
Buttigieg Campaign Aggressively Targeting Progressive Activists, Media
Between efforts to censor information critical of Buttigieg on social media and harass independent media outlets and their reporters at his rallies, it appears that a concerted effort is underway to control the narrative around the DNC primaries The post Buttigieg Campaign Aggressively Targeting Progressive Activists, Media appeared first on MintPress News.
Angela Merkel’s successor steps down leaving Germany politics in disarray (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 466. More The post Angela Merkel’s successor steps down leaving Germany politics in disarray (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Oceans Warmer Than Ever Before–Claim BBC
By Paul Homewood I spotted this on the BBC Newsround site, when I picked up the Greta story. BBC Newsround is the pretendy-serious news programme for kids. And this is the sort of garbage being rammed down their throats: Oceans reached record temperatures last year, according to new analysis. A team […]
Open Letter To Greta
By Paul Homewood h/t Phil Wood Greta is to get her own BBC series! Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is getting her own TV series about the environment. The 17-year-old has signed up to take part in the programmes which will follow her journey around the world as she campaigns against climate change, and […]
Judicial Watch Strikes Again!
The Ukraine Hoax, another failure for the Demshevik Party, is exposed by JW! EXCERPT: “(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today analysis of Obama-era White House visitor logs that detail meetings of controversial CIA employee Eric Ciaramella, who had been assigned to the White House. Ciaramella reportedly was detailed to the Obama White House in 2015 and returned to the CIA during the Trump administration in 2017. The logs also reveal Alexandra Chalupa, a contractor hired by the DNC during the 2016 election who coordinated with Ukrainians to investigate President Trump and ... more »
Weedmaps cracking down on illicit Michigan marijuana ads
Online cannabis advertising giant Weedmaps has stopped accepting ads from Michigan marijuana companies that can’t show proof they have valid state business license numbers. California-based Weedmaps also is allowing users to “flag” businesses that might not be licensed, a Weedmaps spokesperson told MLive.com. Michigan regulators asked Weedmaps in late December to honor a commitment to quit accepting advertisements […] Weedmaps cracking down on illicit Michigan marijuana ads is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Berlin-based Sanity raises $22 million in Europe’s ‘largest cannabis financing round’
Sanity Group, a medical cannabis and wellness company headquartered in Berlin, has completed what it is calling the largest round of cannabis financing in Europe to date. The round was led by Calyx, a European cannabis-focused investment fund, and HV Holtzbrinck Ventures of Germany, Sanity said in a news release. The cannabis company – founded in 2018 […] Berlin-based Sanity raises $22 million in Europe’s ‘largest cannabis financing round’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Yet Another Israeli Provocation in the Middle Eastern Skies
While using a civilian airliner as a cover, four Israeli F-16 fighters approched the outskirts of Damascus and launched an attack on local residential areas late at night on February 6. There’s no disputing that by adopting this tactics the Israeli Air Force endangered the civilian aircraft – Airbus A320, owned by the Syrian private airline Cham Wings Airlines, that was arriving to Damascus from Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Iraq with 172 passengers on board.
Kissing International Law Goodbye to Satisfy Israeli Ambitions
Palestinian chiefs say that Trump’s so-called peace plan contains 300 violations of international law and they will take it up with the Security Council. That’s nearly two violations per page. Given the document was put together by America and Israel, both lawless and criminal to the core, no-one is surprised. It is a brazen expression of criminal intent from start to finish.
Joe Biden Thinks Democrats Could Nominate Mickey Mouse and Take on Donald Trump
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * “I refuse to suggest any Democrat could lose. I think we could run Mickey Mouse against this president and have a shot,” Joe Biden told Morning Joe. This is a peculiar argument for the former vice president to make. All last year, Biden has positioned himself as the candidate most able to comfortably defeat Trump, promising to “beat him like a drum.” The top issue for Democratic voters this primary season has been defeating President Donald Trump this November. The pressure to support the Democratic nominee no matter who it is has been strong, with ... more »
Do You Like Your Democracy? Not Everyone Who Lives in One Does.
*Roberto Foa, Andrew J. Klassen* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] Here's what we know. Global dissatisfaction with democracy has increased over the past 25 years, according to our recent report. Drawing upon the HUMAN Surveys project, the report covered 154 countries, with 77 countries covered continuously for the period from 1995 to 2020. These samples were possible thanks to the combination of data from over 25 sources, 3,500 national surveys, and 4 million respondents. Not surprisingly, the gloomy headline finding – rising democratic dissatisfaction – attracted the most at... more »
How Will the Oscars Change After Parasite?
*Agata Lulkowska* *History, World* [image: Reuters] We have the details. Parasite may be the first foreign-language film to win a Oscar for best picture, but now that line has been crossed, there’s every hope this might mark a shift in attitudes to what the film’s director Bong Joon-ho calls the “one inch tall barrier of subtitles”. A lot has been said recently about diversity and inclusion (or lack thereof) in the long history of the Oscars but the success of Roma in 2019, winning three awards including best director for Alfonso Cuarón, suggests an openness – both in the indust... more »
Could 1 App Help Track the Coronavirus Outbreak?
*Edward Parker* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] Breakdown of the newest tool. Coronavirus outbreak mapper.Edward Parker, *London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine* In the final weeks of 2019, a virus slipped furtively from animal to human somewhere in the Chinese city of Wuhan. This inauspicious moment marked the sounding of a starting pistol, unheard at first but now echoing deafeningly across the globe. The race to stop a pandemic had begun. We have been trying to keep up with the novel coronavirus ever since. Each day, we are faced with worrying headlines reporting th... more »
Don't Do It: The Korean War Is Proof That a Conflict With China Would Be a Nightmare
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E59I1EMB01&share=true] Bad for everyone. *Key point:* A war with China would likely kill millions of people, if not more. Why risk the use of nuclear weapons? In November 1950, China and the United States went to war. Thirty-six thousand Americans died, along with upwards of a quarter million Chinese, and half a million or more Koreans. If the United States was deeply surprised to find itself at war with the People’s Republic of China, a country that hadn’t even ex... more »
Can France Eventually Replace Its Single Aircraft Carrier?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1295D16B00&share=true] Trouble? *Key Point:* Paris has a long history of building aircraft carriers, including their current nuclear-powered *Charles de Gaulle*. If France wants to remain a relevant great power, it needs to think about what comes next after its carrier reaches retirement. France’s first carrier entered service in the interwar period, but for a very long time the French navy trailed behind international counterparts in naval aviation. This changed... more »
This Military Expert Reveals Why War With China Is a Terrible Idea
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC13417C1EF0&share=true] Can deterrence hold? *Key Point: *While it is possible for one side to win without the conflict going nuclear, there's no way to be sure. Keeping the peace will be a difficult and vital task. The United States and China are inextricably locked in the Pacific Rim’s system of international trade. Some argue that this makes war impossible, but then while some believed World War I inevitable, but others similarly thought it impossible. In this a... more »
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Plane Has Missile Protection Systems
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* And they can now be yours. Israel’s airborne laser that can protect airplanes from heat-seeking ground-to-air missiles is increasingly equipping sensitive planes worldwide. On February 10, Elbit Systems in Israel said its Direct Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) system would be sold to an unnamed Asia-Pacific country to equip Airbus and Boeing aircraft. “I believe that the recent string of contract awards, by a range of customers, to provide our mature DIRCM systems is a strong testament to the leading position we hold in this area,” ... more »
Meet Eitan: Israel's New Eight-Wheeled Armored Monster Weapon
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* The vehicle has more than 1 million parts and will be produced at 60 locations in Israel using 20 tons of steel and 30km of welding wire for each behemoth. With 750 horsepower the vehicle can reach speeds of 90 km/hr. It has the latest technology and 34 computers on board with 10 day-and-night cameras. Israeli infantry will now have protection from an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier called the Eitan. It moved into serial production with the Armored Vehicles Directorate in the Israel Ministry of Defense on February 9 according t... more »
South Korea Has a Coronavirus Problem (And It's Not What You Think)
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* "Corona has become a proxy for the larger debate over South Korean grand strategy regarding China – bend somewhat to pressure in hopes of avoiding a decisive choice between Washington and Beijing, or take a harder line on China as a rising threat." Yet another regional development illustrates South Korea’s tough political geography. The outbreak of the coronavirus has provoked deep anxiety in Seoul, over both its economic fallout and its geopolitical impact. Surrounded on all sides by larger states (China, Japan, and Russia), plus the Orwellia... more »
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