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Is Republican Oligarch Michael Bloomberg Different From A Hot Pile Of Dog Crap? You Tell Me
Last week, Vanessa Williamson of the Brookings Institute wrote about the political force of Bloomberg's tactical charity. Bloomberg gives far more than Trump, but with much the same self-serving motives. "In his quest for the Democratic presidential nomination," wrote Williamson, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has already spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars, more than that of the major Democratic candidates *combined*. But, ironically, focusing on his immense campaign budget underrates the impact of Bloomberg’s money on his chances. Just as important is the... more »
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is A Crisis Now Obvious To All
Peak Prosperity PROTECT yourself & your family by READING Chris’ latest free report “Why Covid-19 Demands Our Full Attention” here: https://www.peakprosperity.com/why-co… – Then WATCH UPDATE #30 HERE: https://youtu.be/fLYnomkC1fA As 19th century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer claimed, “All truth passes through three stages: First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted …
CDC Urges US to Prepare for CoVid19 Coronavirus
RT America California and Alabama are pushing back against proposals to house coronavirus-related evacuees in their communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 53 Americans have been infected. The Trump administration has proposed a $2.5 billion plan to protect the US from the outbreak. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports for …
Coronavirus: Tenerife Hotel in Lockdown and New Advice for Britons Returning from Italy – BBC News
BBC News The crisis surrounding the spread of Coronavirus is deepening. A hotel in Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands, has been locked down, after a visiting Italian doctor tested positive for the virus. In the UK, travellers who’ve visited northern Italy have been told they must self-isolate, if they develop flu-like symptoms. And in Iran, …
CDC Doctor: Not a Question of If, But When, the Coronavirus Spreads in US
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‘This Is a War Crime’: Video of IDF Bulldozer Dragging Body of Palestinian Man in Gaza Sparks Outrage
‘This Is a War Crime’: Video of IDF Bulldozer Dragging Body of Palestinian Man in Gaza Sparks Outrage by Jessica Corbett, staff writer, https://www.commondreams.org/ Human rights advocates are demanding that the Israeli military immediately open a criminal investigation into the incident. – [Warning… Graphic footage contained in or linked to in this article… Some people …
The Worst Deal of the Century for Palestine
The Worst Deal of the Century for Palestine by Tim Kirby, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ Trump is full of surprises and no one in the punditry was expecting anything like his “Deal of the Century”. It promises to solve the Israel/Palestine situation in a way that is fair to both sides and end a political crisis that has …
Meteor Fireballs Explode in the Night Sky Over Spain, Russia and the Caribbean (Videos)
Meteor Fireballs Explode in the Night Sky Over Spain, Russia and the Caribbean (Videos) by https://meteorshowertonight.org/ The sky is on fire! Within the last few days, large meteor fireballs have been caught disintegrating in the sky over Spain, Russia and the Dominican Republic. Here are the videos: – read more. The sky event lit up …
Harvard Professor Says 40-70 Per Cent of People Worldwide Will Be Infected With Coronavirus
Harvard Professor Says 40-70 Per Cent of People Worldwide Will Be Infected With Coronavirus by Paul Joseph Watson | www.Infowars.com Says asymptomatic nature of virus means it “will ultimately not be containable.” – Harvard epidemiology professor Marc Lipsitch says that the coronavirus will not be containable and that 40-70 of people worldwide will be infected. …
Empty Shelves, A Stock Market Crash And TOTAL LOCK-DOWN
SilverDoctors It looks like the stock market crash has begun as confirmed cases go parabolic in South Korea, several towns in Italy go on total police lock-down, and the US federal government continues to botch just about everything it’s doing in response to Covid-19! Help us sort this all out by adding your thoughts, comments …
CORONAVIRUS IMPACT: What’s Happening to the Markets?
ITM TRADING, INC. Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/is-co… Over the weekend reported new cases and new deaths caused by the coronavirus spiked outside of China. European markets fell near 5% and this morning the Dow opened Down almost 1,000 points. We’ve been wondering where and when the black swan event that would topple this …
COVID-19 Transmitted via Aerosol “in Certain Conditions”?
ARIRANG NEWS “마스크 착용하면 괜찮다”…비말보다 강력한 ‘에어로졸 전파’ 팩트체크 Earlier this month, China admitted that aerosol transmission of COVID-19 is possible. Does that mean the virus spreads through the air? To shed light on what you need to know and be prepared against, here’s our Lee Kyung-eun. Aerosols are tiny particles suspended in the air. …
Stocks Plunge for Second Day as CDC Warns Americans About COVID-19, Chance of Severe Illnesses
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San Francisco Mayor Declares State of Emergency, Brazil Says It Might Have First COVID-19 Case In South America
San Francisco Mayor Declares State of Emergency, Brazil Says It Might Have First COVID-19 Case In South America by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary: WHO warns the rest of the world “is not ready for the virus to spread…” CDC warns Americans “should prepare for possible community spread” of virus. San Francisco Mayor declares state of emergency Later, CDC …
No Amount of Fed Printing Can Fix a Supply Shock! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota There is NO amount of money printing can put goods and supplies on shelves for people to purchase. AND if you are a highly leveraged bank…YOU ARE IN TROUBLE!! end
Unsold Class 8 Truck Inventories Balloon To Second Highest In Industry History
Unsold Class 8 Truck Inventories Balloon To Second Highest In Industry History by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The Class 8 market, which experienced a slowdown for almost all of 2019, still looks to be in trouble. – The ratio of retail sales to inventories in January for the heavy duty trucks remains elevated at the second …
UK: Police Record 120,000 ‘Non-Crime’ Hate Incidents in Background Check Database that May Stop the Accused from Getting Jobs
Despite police admitting that such incidents are not crimes, the incidents are still logged on a system and can show up during a background check when applying for work, and could prevent the accused from getting jobs; nearly 120,000 'hate incidents' have been recorded.
UK: High Court Rules Against Police Investigation into Man’s Tweets about Transgenderism
The High Court ruled that it was unlawful when police visited a man at his work place about his tweets and told him that a non-crime "hate incident" would be recorded. The court found the actions of the police interfered with the man's right to freedom of expression.
The Terrorist Challenge: Offshoot Groups Are Waging War Under the Flag of Sharia
*Abdul-Khakim Sultygov* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Resolving the problem of the “Islamic” nuclear bomb and terrorism is impossible without reforming Sharia law. It is time to recognize that the Iranian nuclear issue and “jihadist” terrorism are a reflection of the internal contradictions of Sharia law. We can say that, on one hand, there are contradictions between Islam and the concept of the “Islamic” nuclear bomb, on the other, Sharia and the ideologies of terrorism are manifestations of the contradiction between Sharia, which took shape in the seventh century, an... more »
Watch Out! Russian Submarines Are Prowling Off the U.S. Coast
*David Axe* *Security, * The number of Russian submarines sailing in distant waters increased by half between the summers of 2018 and 2019, one U.S. general warned. The number of Russian submarines sailing in distant waters increased by half between the summers of 2018 and 2019, one U.S. general warned. The spike in Russian sub activity is consistent with recent trends in the Kremlin’s naval deployments. But don’t count on it lasting. The Russian fleet like many advanced navies is losing old submarines faster than it can acquire new ones. American forces observed a “50-percent i... more »
Bernie Sanders Just Made a Big Mistake Praising Fidel Castro
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* Is Cuba really all it's cracked up to be? When Sebastian Arcos and family members tried to travel from Cuba to the United States, authorities stopped them in what turned out to be a sting operation to arrest one of his uncles, who had advocated and fought for Fidel Castro’s revolution more than 20 years earlier. That was Dec. 31, 1981, and for trying to leave the island nation, Arcos was jailed for a year. His uncle spent seven years in jail. His father, also a political supporter of the communist revolution and like many other citizens soured... more »
Does the Harvey Weinstein Conviction Mean the #MeToo Movement Has Achieved Victory?
*Bianca Fileborn, Rachel Loney-Howes* *Politics, Americas* [image: Harvey Weinstein arrives at New York Criminal Court for another day of jury deliberations in his sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., February 24, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Or is there work to be done? The downfall of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has come to a head following his conviction for rape in the third degree and a criminal sex act in the first degree. He was acquitted on a suite of more serious charges, including predatory sexual assault and ... more »
Tonight's U.S. Democratic Debate Was A Complete Mess
holy shit this is an actual disaster. where are the moderators? #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/4CMrof3xq0 — Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) February 26, 2020 *NYPost:* *Democratic debate: Chaos reigns as shouting match breaks out in South Carolina * The South Carolina presidential Democratic debate quickly devolved into a scrappy schoolyard screaming match on Tuesday night — all of the candidates furiously talking over each other as the CBS moderators seemed helpless to do anything about it. CBS News moderators Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell struggled to keep the unruly seven candidates... more »
"How Many Cases of Covid-19 Will It Take For You to Decide Not to Frequent Public Places?"
*"How Many Cases of Covid-19 Will It Take For * *You to Decide Not to Frequent Public Places?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "How many cases of Covid-19 in your community will it take for you to decide not to frequent public places such as cafes, restaurants, theaters, concerts, etc? How many cases in your community will it take for you to decide not to take public transit, Uber/Lyft rides, etc.? How many cases in your community will it take for you to limit going to supermarkets and ask your boss to work at home? One of the most unexamined aspect of the Covid-19 pandemic is the human psy... more »
He may never play footy again after what he said
A 23-year-old Aussie Rules player may be kicked out of the sport for a second time after being found guilty of racially vilifying an opponent earlier this month.
GPS tracking devices and increased jail time proposed to combat family violence
People who strangle their partners could be sent to jail for 14 years under the Opposition's plan to strengthen domestic violence laws in Queensland following the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children.
Liberal Josh Frydenberg sounds alarm on Holocaust deniers and 'the rise of the far right'
Federal Parliament's most prominent Jewish MP warns that far-right extremism is rising across the world, including in some parts of Australia.
'Lock it up and leave it' could lead to more bushfire disasters
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It will be tragedy piled on tragedy if, after a horror fire season, we don't dismiss the argument that it is either reasonable or practical to deal with our highly flammable bush by just "locking up and leaving it", writes Ross Hampton.
Council candidate and partner of big game hunter-blogger criticised for safari review
A Gold Coast City Council candidate has defended herself after online attacks criticised her links to a well-known big game hunter — her husband.
RSPCA 'sorry' after accidentally euthanasing boy's 11-week-old kitten
A woman's decision to take her son's 11-week-old kitten to the RSPCA Queensland Wacol hospital facility for treatment after it becomes ill ends in heartbreak, with Marshmellow euthanased without consent.
Paedophile former NSW Labor minister has parole revoked over alleged breaches
Milton Orkopoulos has his parole revoked after being arrested last week and charged with three counts of failing to comply with his reporting restrictions.
Fresh Australian orange juice 'may disappear' from supermarket shelves in the next five years
The citrus industry's peak body holds "grave concerns" for growers, with a 30 per cent drop in land dedicated to Valencia production and low supermarket prices driving returns down.
Report reveals 60,000 Australians hospitalised due to sport, but some say the rewards outweigh the risks
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Almost 60,000 people were taken to hospital because of a sport in 2016-17, but these Australians say that despite their own serious injuries, the rewards outweigh the risks.
'Definitely a regional facility': How North Sydney Council won a $10m pool upgrade grant earmarked for regions
How did the iconic North Sydney Olympic Pool on Sydney Harbour end up with a $10 million federal grant that was originally earmarked for regional and rural groups?
'Learn from 9/11': Bushfires prompt call for long-term health study of firefighters
Greg Chrystal never thought of wearing a face mask until his doctor told him his respiratory infection was likely caused by weeks of fighting bushfires.
Researchers start first clinical trial for coronavirus treatment in US
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About 400 patients at 50 locations around the world are expected to participate in the trial, which will test the antiviral drug remdesivir against a placebo.
Uncle of toddler who died after being left on childcare centre minibus thanks community for support
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The uncle of a child who died after being left on a childcare centre minibus delivers a statement on behalf of the boy's family, saying they are in "sorry business" and struggling to deal with their loss, but are thankful for the support of the local community.
Singer Duffy says she was 'raped and drugged and held captive'
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The Grammy winner says she is "OK and safe now" in an Instagram post explaining her withdrawal from the limelight after the release of her 2010 album.
What Harvey Weinstein's life looks like now he's been convicted
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Harvey Weinstein is now awaiting sentencing and faces up to 29 years behind bars. But March 11 is not the only day his fate will be decided.
The Daily Brief 2020-02-24
This is a summary of 22 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Russia, US, Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Libya, Turkey, Netanyahu, Damascus, Iraq, ISIS, Kirkuk, Yemen, PIJ. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, North-Africa, Turkey, World-News, Iraq, Yemen Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New Research Claims That Some Infant Formula Milks Contain More Sugar Than Soda Drinks
*Gemma Bridge* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] You could be feeding your baby double the sugar in one serving. Some formula milks have double the sugar per serving than a glass of soda. That was the key finding of our global investigation into the sugar content of infant formula and follow-on milks. But perhaps more shocking is the fact that there are so few regulations in place to control sugar content and to make sure consumers are well informed. We all love sugar. But too much of the sweet stuff can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes and dental disease. Our preference for s... more »
Do We Truly Understand the Hell That Is Cyberbullying?
*Peter Macaulay* *Education, Americas* [image: Reuters] Young people also believe that cyberbullying is more serious and more problematic in the school environment than face-to-face bullying. There are growing fears about the rise of cyberbullying and its impact on children. Unlike traditional face-to-face bullying, a bully can conceal their identity online and target their victims constantly without the limits of location or time. A lack of reporting of cyberbullying and its low visibility when compared to face-to-face bullying make it difficult to gauge its true extent and im... more »
South Africa's Last Apartheid-Era President Receives Backlash for Comments on Discrimination Policy
*Roger Southall* *Politics, Africa* Controversy and criticism have mounted. FW De Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid-era president, and his foundation, have learnt the hard way the dangers of the comparative politics of sin. He recently gave an interview to mark his historic speech to parliament on 2 February 1990 when he announced the freeing of Nelson Mandela and unbanning of political organisations. During the interview on the national TV broadcaster he was asked for his thoughts on the declaration by the United Nations that apartheid was a crime against humanity, he replie... more »
The Aaron Hernandez Effect: Could He Be the Catalyst for Change?
*Matt Ventresca, Kathryn Henne* *Politics, Americas* Having conducted research on the media coverage of Hernandez, we are left wondering how the true-crime documentary and Inspire Change ads are connected During the Super Bowl, crime and criminal justice reform were front and centre in an ad supporting Donald Trump’s campaign for re-election. Commercials for the NFL’s Inspire Change program (the league’s social justice initiative) also highlighted these issues. Inspire Change was created in partnership with the Players Coalition, a group founded in 2017 amid Colin Kaepernick’s i... more »
Watch Out Drone Swarms: The Air Force's F-16s Are Getting Laser-Guided Rockets
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1B3D3896E0&share=true] A good upgrade. *Key point:* The F-16 is already a good plane, but it needs a way to deal with drone swarms. Why not use new rockets? On December 19, 2019 an F-16 Fighting Falcon single-engine jet fighter from the 85th Test & Evaluation Squadron used a single laser-guided rocket (see video here) to down a BQM-167 Skeeter drone over the Gulf of Mexico. The Skeeter conveniently emulates the profile and performance of a subsonic land-a... more »
Success: India's Tejas Fighter Just Landed on an Aircraft Carrier for the First Time
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1A619AE2A0&share=true] New Delhi is very pleased. *Key point:* India is growing as a naval power and that means having more planes to use on its carrier. The successful landing of a Tejas is a step in that direction. At 10:02 A.M. over the Arabian Sea on January 11, 2020, Commodore Jaideep Maolankar extended the arrestor hook on his delta-wing Tejas single-engine jet fighter and powered towards INS *Vikramaditya, *a former Soviet aircraft carrier refitted at gre... more »
Will This Year's Summer Olympics Be Cancelled Because Of The Coronavirus Outbreak?
*Daily Mail: **Tokyo Olympics will have to be SCRAPPED if it is not clear soon whether the event will be free of coronavirus, IOC member warns* * Dick Pound estimated a three-month window to decide the fate of the Games * About 11,000 athletes are preparing to take part in the Games, to open July 24 * Pound said moving to another city seems unlikely because of short time frame A senior member of the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday that if it proves too dangerous to hold the Olympics in Tokyo this summer because of the coronavirus outbreak, organizers are more likely to... more »
Short Term Stupid – Bill Barr Wants Clean FISA Reauthorization Because He Will Not Abuse It…
This is likely the most insufferably short-sighted political position in decades. Faced with overwhelming evidence of over a decade of worsening abuses by government officials using the FISA court, U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr says a clean reauthorization bill is … Continue reading →
Healthcare Expenditure By Type Of Financing OECD Countries: Government, Compulsory Health Insurance, Voluntary Health Insurance, Out-of-Pocket
Below we see the types of health coverage in OECD countries. Bernie Sanders continues to mislead people on this topic. … Continue reading →
While India Seems to Love Trump, The Reality Isn’t So Simple
While Trump is genuinely popular in India, his clamorous and carefully choreographed welcome was also about Asian geopolitics, China’s growing power and a masterful Indian politician who gave his American visitor exactly what he wanted.
The Peril Of The Best & Brightest Minds
What the best and brightest minds can make, they can also mar. The best and brightest can be rational and moral, but they can also be terrifyingly opposed to rationality and morality. Nothing will endure in a society if the best and brightest attain political power. A nation is doomed if its best and brightest venture into the areas of power: politics and philosophy. The successful nations are usually those where the folks from the middle class dominate politics and philosophy while the best and brightest make contributions in the areas of business, science, and art.
Syracuse University Hires Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch to ‘Review’ Campus Police
Syracuse University said on Monday it has hired former Attorney General Loretta Lynch to lead an independent review of the institution’s Department of Public Safety after criticism over last week’s suspension — revoked a day later — of 30 students protesting racial incidents on campus and their alleged mistreatment by DPS police officers.
Report: Open Educational Resources Save Students Money at a Manageable Cost to Colleges
Free digital learning materials, or Open Educational Resources (OER), have been celebrated as a way to reduce student costs and even encourage them to take more credits. But how well do they work? According to a new study, these online resources do save students money and at a manageable cost to colleges.
feb. 25: Not a good day for the world
In Britain and the U.S., it can be a crime for a journalist to tell the truth. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/feb/25/julian-assange-handcuffed-stripped-naked-claim-lawyers Think about it. How is this different from Nazi Germany? _________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/25/trump-supreme-court-sonia-sotomayor-ruth-bader-ginsburg _________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/25/rush-limbaugh-coronavirus-trump There have always been people dumb eno... more »
Dogs’ Rights Now Exceed Human Rights
Story at-a-glance Delaware is the first state in the U.S. to pass a bill that would allow titers to be given in lieu of rabies vaccines for certain dogs, cats and ferrets The Delaware bill — Maggie’s Vaccine Protection Act, formally known as House Bill 214 — was initiated by Al Casapulla, a businessman who […] The post Dogs’ Rights Now Exceed Human Rights appeared first on Health Nut News.
New Delhi Rocked By Riots During President Donald Trump's India Visit
*ABC News Online: **New Delhi riots leave more than a dozen dead as unrest over citizenship law spills over during Donald Trump visit* More than a dozen people have been killed and hundreds injured in violent protests over a new citizenship law in India's capital New Delhi. The clashes were the worst in the capital since unrest over the new law began in December. An official at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in New Delhi said 13 people had died there and more than 150 injured people, many of them with bullet wounds, had been treated. India's capital has been a focus of unrest against ... more »
Memo to Democrat candidates – the president wants a mud fight
Dating back to the months following the incumbent president walking down the escalator to declare his candidacy, it has been very clear the president prefers a mud fight. Since he disdains reading and preparation, he knows the best was he … Continue reading →
Assange Extradition Hearing: Chelsea Manning’s Grand Jury Resistance A Major Hurdle For Prosecutors
The second day of Julian Assange's extradition hearing showed how crucial Chelsea Manning's grand jury resistance is to the defense. The post Assange Extradition Hearing: Chelsea Manning’s Grand Jury Resistance A Major Hurdle For Prosecutors appeared first on Shadowproof.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar Outlines Ongoing U.S. Coronavirus Prevention and Preparation Efforts…
Amid a sudden MSM firestorm, seemingly created to weaponize talking points around the Coronavirus for political damage, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Resources Alex Azar appears with Lou Dobbs to outline national preparation and prevention efforts. On January 31st … Continue reading →
South Carolina Democrat Debate – Open Discussion Thread – 8:00pm CBS Livestream…
Tonight at 8:00pm ET the fifth Democrat presidential debate will take place in Charleston, South Carolina. The debate is sponsored by CBS and will broadcast on CBS networks. The debate will include: former Vice President Joe Biden; former New York … Continue reading →
Real-Life Transformers: Could the Military's V-280 Become Fully Automated?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Danazar - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83219670] Let's take a look. *Key point:* The V-280 is a powerful aircraft. But making it fly on its own would make the tilt rotor plane even better. In December 2019, Bell had its V-280 Valor tilt rotor demonstrator aircraft perform an entire test mission drive driven according to computer algorithms—*almost *without any human inputs. To be exact, the V-280’s software individually performed all of the tasks that might be expected of it in a rout... more »
Hey, Alexa! Who Will You Share My Data With?
*Garfield Benjamin* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The setup of the Echo turns Amazon into an extra gateway that every online interaction has to pass through, collecting data on each one. Alexa knows what you are searching for, listening to or sending in your messages. Amazon Echo and the Alexa voice assistant have had widely publicised issues with privacy. Whether it is the amount of data they collect or the fact that they reportedly pay employees and, at times, external contractors from all over the world to listen to recordings to improve accuracy, the potential is th... more »
Don’t Listen to Bernie and Biden: A Capital Gains Tax Hike Would Be a Mistake
*Chris Edwards* *Politics, Americas* [image: A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Big mistake. Democrats running for the White House are pushing all kinds of tax increases. One bad idea supported by all the leading candidates is to hike the top capital gains tax rate. Capital gains taxes may seem obscure to many people but limiting them is crucial to long‐term economic growth. Congress has kept capital gains tax rates below ordinary rates for most of the past century, and nearly all other advanced economi... more »
Did CNN Just Torpedo Michael Bloomberg's Presidential Hopes?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * Bloomberg, who as Mayor served as a Republican and then independent before joining the Democratic Party in 2018, warned about the growing progressive movement in the United States. This past month has seen multiple video and audio leaks revealing embarrassing past statements from former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg. The multi-billionaire, who entered the Democratic primaries in November, has received negative news coverage and criticism from his opponents for past comments on a range of issues. Last night CNN came forward with even more... more »
Why the Soviet Union's November-Class Were so Deadly (For Their Crews)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_UP1ED590VGHAC&share=true] A terrible cost. *Key Point:* These submarines were a technological advancement no doubt. But this imperfect leap came at the loss of many lives. The United States launched the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS* Nautilus*, in 1954, revolutionizing undersea warfare. The *Nautilus*’s reactor allowed it operate underwater for months at a time, compared to the hours or days afforded conventional submarines. The following year, the ... more »
A Conversation with Bernie Sanders’s Foreign Policy Ally in Congress
*Matthew Petti* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Congressman Ro Khanna is a rising progressive star who has made foreign policy his priority. *Rep. Ro Khanna (D–Calif.) isn’t waiting for the president to end endless wars. He wants Congress to do it first. The progressive congressman has helped to spearhead an effort to write a new progressive foreign policy since the Democratic Party took control of the House of Representatives two years ago.* *Khanna led a bipartisan effort alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) in 2019 to pass a resolution to* *end U.S. involvement** in th... more »
Never Forget: British Submarines Helped America Defeat Imperial Japan
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2005%3Anewsml_RP5DRIGXPRAA&share=true] They did their part. *Key point: *London's submarines did a fine job serving the British and their American allies. This is their important story. During World War II, after the Royal Navy’s traumatic departure from the Pacific Ocean in early 1942, the 4th Submarine Flotilla and its depot ship, the HMS *Adamant*, operated with the Eastern Fleet based at Trincomalee––a large, natural harbor located on the coast of Sri Lanka in the hear... more »
How the Iconic T-34 Tank Won World War II for the Soviet Union
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC17556F78F0&share=true] An amazing tank. *Key point:* The Germans may have initially had the advantage, but the T-34 proved to be a better tank. It was easily mass-produced, had decent weapons and armor, and rarely broke down. December 1941 was a dark month and the end of a dark year for the Soviets as the Germans pressed ever onward toward Moscow, the lair where Stalin and his minions plotted what to do next against the Nazi juggernaut that had, in a few... more »
Could Bernie Sanders Take Texas from Donald Trump?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * Could Bernie pull it off if he gets the nomination? For decades, it’s been an electoral goal of the Democratic Party to turn Texas blue. The Lone Star state, which has thirty-eight electoral college votes, forms the keystone of Republican presidential campaigns. If the Democrats were able to win Texas, something they haven’t accomplished since 1976, it would be close to impossible for the Republican Party to win the White House again. Now, the Bernie Sanders campaign is promising to do just that. Yesterday Chuck Rocha, a senior advisor to the Sand... more »
Is Pain In Your Body Or Your Mind? Science Says That Matters.
*Rich Harrison, Tim Salomons* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] A cut would always lead to mild pain, whereas a gunshot wound would immediately cause severe pain. But this is not always the case. People often use the phrase “mind over matter” to describe situations where aches and pains in the body are overridden using the mind. A gardener comes in from gardening and is surprised to discover a nasty cut on her hand, something she wasn’t aware of while focused on her plants. Or a soldier in Afghanistan is wounded by a bullet but feels little pain until he is safe in the infirmar... more »
Meet the Focke-Wulf Fw-190: Nazi Germany's Best Fighter Plane
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By USAAF - National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 050602-F-1234P-005, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1684849] An a big Allied problem. *Key Point:* The Germans usually built good war machines. The FW-190 was no exception. On July 28, 1943, Luftwaffe Oberleutnant Erwin Clausen shot down another two B-17 Flying Fortresses to add to the two he had shot down the previous day. There were 15 other Focke-Wulf FW-190 pilots that claimed downing a bomber in defense of the aircraft works at Kassel an... more »
Why the Civil War Battle of Antietam Was so Horrific
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E9780GGR01&share=true] A bloody affair. *Key point:* The Battle of Antietam was pitched and especially violent. This is how brother fought brother. In the late afternoon of September 17, 1862 the 7th Maine Regiment received new orders. The Battle of Antietam had raged throughout the day. Thousands were dead and even more lay wounded on the field or suffering in hospitals behind the lines. After horrible combat at places known afterward as The Cornfiel... more »
Let’s prevent post-partum depression and provide care to those in need
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ABUJA, Feb 25 (IPS) - Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor is a medical doctor, the CEO of EpiAFRIC, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Nigeria Health WatchRecently, Nigerian feminist author Ukamaka Olisakwe spoke about her post-partum depression after giving birth in the city of Aba, southeast Nigeria. This follows her 2019 Longreads essay, in which she narrated painful details of her experience. Read the full story, “Let’s prevent post-partum depression and provide care to those in need”, on globalissues.org →
Quantitative Easing Explained
Ten years later, and still topical. And still hilarious. And now viewed more than 6 million times! But maybe just a bit *too* topical. *"The only thing that is deflating that I can see is the Fed's credibility."* PS: And don't forget the late John Clarke's masterful explanation of QE ... . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Warning letter puts Sprouts Unlimited on notice after outbreak
The FDA has Sprouts Unlimited Inc. on a short leash, according to a warning letter detailing how the Jimmy John’s supplier has consistently failed to respond to the contamination that eventually resulted in a 2019 outbreak. If the company fails to correct pathogen problems in its sprout growing factory the federal government is ready to... Continue Reading
Poetry, religion, and high culture in sixteenth-century Japan
Poetry, religion, and high culture in sixteenth-century Japan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In time, the poet Arakida Moritake (1473-1549) became the symbolic head Shinto priest of the prestigious Inner Ise Shrine. Hence, with the Shinto faith meaning so much to Moritake, one can only imagine the inner-peace this provided. After all, the rigors […]
Emergency declared in St George as flood peak approaches slowly
Homes in St George's low-lying areas are at risk of flooding from the rising Balonne River in Queensland's southern inland.
Greta Thunberg got to meet her 'role model' Malala Yousafzai, and the internet is all for it
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Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg meets her role model, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, at Britain's University of Oxford, to discuss activism and climate change.
Father and son want to join 38 others in southern hemisphere's first cryonics warehouse
Zoning, location, and a reduced risk of natural disaster all helped the small town of Holbrook in NSW to be chosen as one of the cryonics capitals of the southern hemisphere.
Woman murdered by heroin-trafficking father in fit of rage, court told
The Supreme Court in Adelaide is told Petrit Lekaj took a 15-centimetre knife from his kitchen before confronting his daughter over her recreational drug use.
'Painful experiments' conducted at animal research lab where three baboons escaped
They weren't pets, and they weren't from the zoo — the three baboons that were seen roaming around Sydney's inner west yesterday escaped from a research facility where medical experiments are conducted on animals.
Failure of Alzheimer's drug trial 'devastating', as researchers grapple with where to go next
Some scientists say 'we're on the right path'. Others insist it's time to 'go back to square one'. Where to next for Alzheimer's disease?
Australia's infrastructure body wants to see 'cycling superhighways' in Melbourne
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Infrastructure Australia says hundreds of kilometres of "cycling superhighways" should be built in Melbourne in the next five years, as the advisory body pushes for a national focus on water supply in the face of drought and climate change.
Great Barrier Reef 'island ark' to act as a haven for wildlife
The threat of climate change leads to the creation of a refuge for wildlife on an island at the southernmost point of the Great Barrier Reef.
Assange tried to warn Hillary Clinton, White House about cables release, lawyer says
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Julian Assange's lawyer tells an extradition hearing that the Wikileaks founder attempted to warn the US Government when he realised unredacted diplomatic cables were about to be dumped on the internet.
'Anti-Semitism is on the rise right around the globe': Holocaust education made compulsory in Victoria
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Victoria's Education Minister says "most kids today" do not know about the Holocaust and says learning about it will become compulsory for year 9 and 10 students at government schools.
'Total waste of money': Code of conduct complaints 'used as weapons', councillors say
There are calls for an overhaul of Tasmania's local government code of conduct system, with councils forking out tens of thousands of ratepayer dollars for complaint investigations — many of which are dismissed.
Live: Australian shares slump again, week's losses top $130 billion
The Australian share market is down more than 2 per cent as investors become more fearful of the financial fallout from an increasingly likely coronavirus pandemic.
New Delhi clashes between Hindus and Muslims leave 13 dead during Trump visit
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More than a dozen people are killed and hundreds more injured in New Delhi as riots break out over a controversial new law which makes it easier for non-Muslims to gain citizenship.
Hailstones as big as tennis balls hammer Wheatbelt as water supply cut to town
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Water is being trucked in to a regional WA town after yesterday's storm caused widespread damage, blocking roads during peak-hour traffic and knocking out power to thousands of homes.
Regulators want funding to speed up Massachusetts marijuana licensing
Massachusetts regulators are seeking additional money from the state in order to cut in half the time required to obtain a cannabis business license. The Cannabis Control Commission’s goal in the next budget year is to cut the average time for an initial license review from 121 days to 60 days, the State House News Service […] Regulators want funding to speed up Massachusetts marijuana licensing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Democrat Debate In South Carolina (Live)
*LIVE UPDATES* South Carolina Democratic debate live updates -- CBS News U.S. Democrat Debate In South Carolina: Live Updates -- Politico South Carolina Democratic debate live updates: Candidates face off in Charleston -- NBC Live Updates Ahead of Tonight’s Democratic Debate in South Carolina -- The New York Times Bernie Sanders set to face attacks in latest Democratic debate after Nevada win – live -- The Guardian
The Freakout Escalates: DNC, MSDNC & Korporate Democrats Losing Their Minds Over The Appeal Of Bernie Sanders
*-by Noah* About 20 years ago, I was looking for something to watch on the telly while I ate my dinner and I happened upon the Chris Matthews *Hardball* show. It was the first time I had ever seen in it and to this day, I simply turn the sound down or switch the channel whenever his show comes on. Why? Simple. First impressions mean a lot. That night Matthews was interviewing Newt Gingrich and it was anything but hardball. Since that night, I've called the show exactly what it is: Nerfball. Chris Mathews interviewing Newtie was no interview. It was a lovefest of nudge-nudge and ... more »
Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Down in Surprise Announcement
The Walt Disney Co. named as his replacement Bob Chapek, most recently chairman of Disney’s parks, experiences and products business.
Why Do Christians Wear Ashes on Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is the traditional start of the Christian season of Lent.
Body Cam Captures 6-Year-Old’s Tearful Pleas During Arrest
A police officer's body camera shows a 6-year-old Florida girl crying and begging officers not to arrest her as one fastens zip ties around her wrists at a charter school.
Assange Hearing Day One
London - Woolwich Crown Court is designed to impose the power of the state. Normal courts in this country are public buildings, deliberately placed by our ancestors right in the centre of towns, almost always just up a few steps from a main street. The major purpose of their positioning and of their architecture was to facilitate public access in the belief that it is vital that justice can be seen by the public. Woolwich Crown Court, which hosts Belmarsh Magistrates Court, is built on totally the opposite principle. It is designed with no other purpose than to exclude the public. A... more »
Assange Court Report: Day Two
The second day of the extradition hearing of Julian Assange opened today with a discussion about how he is being treated in prison. The court heard that yesterday alone, he was handcuffed 11 times, strip-searched twice and paperwork was removed from him by security staff. Edward Fitzgerald QC, for the defence, was supported by James Lewis QC for the Prosecution in asking the judge to “send a message,” to the prison authorities that this was unacceptable. Mark Summers QC, another member of the defence team, then rose to argue that the prosecution case that Assange had solicited materi... more »
NATO Go Home
Since 2001 - and this is one of the main reasons for the 9/11 attacks - the United States has secretly adopted the strategy outlined by Donald Rumsfeld and Admiral Arthur Cebrowski. This strategy was mentioned in the Army Review by Colonel Ralf Peters two days after the attacks [1] and confirmed five years later by the publication of the staff map of the new Middle East [2]. It was detailed by Admiral Cebrowski’s assistant, Thomas Barnett, in a popular book The Pentagon’s New Map [3]. It is about adapting the missions of the US armies to a new form of capitalism giving primacy to Fi... more »
Live Blog: Democrat Presidential Primary Debate #11 in Charleston, SC
Candidates! Candidates! Candidates! ★★★ Seven candidates on one stage! ★★★ Come on down!
Global Stocks And Commodity Prices Plunge For A Second Day Amid Fears That The Coronavirus Is Spreading
*The Guardian: **Global markets tumble for second day amid fears of coronavirus spread* *Dow Jones lost 877 or 3.1%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 2.7% and the S&P 500 fell 3% following similar losses across the Atlantic* Investors sold off shares across the world for a second day on Tuesday as fears of the economic impact of the coronavirus continued to grow. In New York the major markets experienced their biggest drop in two years amid fears that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy and more companies warned the outbreak will hurt their finances.... more »
Musical Interlude: The Traveling Wilburys, "End Of The Line"
The Traveling Wilburys, "End Of The Line"
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 25, 2020
*James Gallagher, BBC: **Analysis: How close are we to a pandemic?* *Major outbreaks of the new coronavirus have suddenly been detected in both Italy and Iran in the past few days.* Meanwhile, cases in South Korea have surged making it one of the worst-affected countries. The new coronavirus is no longer a problem just in China, with a small number of exported cases. It has many people asking if the virus is about to become a pandemic and whether containing it is still possible? A pandemic is a disease that is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time. T... more »
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DOES NOT DENY THAT GENUINE GCMAF IS A CURE TO MANY AILMENTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND AUTISM
Genuine Immunotherapy known as GcMaf is a naturally occurring protein. Here we reveal yet further evidence of it’s effectiveness and especially in the role it plays with the overall health of our vital organs. We... The post SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DOES NOT DENY THAT GENUINE GCMAF IS A CURE TO MANY AILMENTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND AUTISM appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Lancet Study of Coronavirus Patients Shows that All Had Pneumonia, and that 2019-nCoV Is About as Deadly as Pneumonia
The study stated, "In general, the characteristics of patients who died were in line with the early warning model for predicting mortality..." It appears that the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus is no more dangerous than common viral pneumonia that was found in each of the patients studied.
Jon Rappoport Says China Coronavirus Hype Straight Out of the CDC Flu Playbook
Rappoport claims that China is now committing deception by failing to properly test patients for the coronavirus, and, if a chest scan shows pneumonia, patients are diagnosed with coronavirus.
Musical Interlude: Hezekiah Jenkins, “The Panic Is On”, 1931
Hezekiah Jenkins, “The Panic Is On”, 1931
Covid-19 Update: “The Self-Evident Stage: The Coronavirus Pandemic Is A Crisis Now Obvious To All”
(Skip to actual information.) Chris Martenson, *“The Self-Evident Stage: * *The Coronavirus Pandemic Is A Crisis Now Obvious To All”* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Why Do People Believe Con Artists?
The study of business history reveals that people everywhere have always had a sweet tooth for the unreal, enthralled by what should be taken as too good to be true.
The Census Goes Digital – 3 Things to Know
Digital responses would be cheaper to collect but would also likely carry significant risks.
It's a Man Thing
...and when you've got to go, you've got to go. The artist created a masterpiece. There is no denying talent. You wouldn't see that sort of thing around a woman's toilet. Women don't really roll that way. Or maybe they do? I haven't spent much time in ladies rooms. It looks as if it's in a bar, so you may have to go more often (per visit to the bar). I mean, it's not healthy to hold the flood back too long and it's not proper to go in the parking lot. And who can't down the better part of a pitcher to kill the thirst? I stood next to a guy at work once in a place not decorated at... more »
Has MSNBC stopped producing transcripts?
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020Slacker channel cuts back:* Has MSNBC stopped producing transcripts? We've begun to wonder. As of 6 PM Eastern this very night, transcripts seem to end with last Tuesday night's programs. We're still waiting for the transcript from Brian Williams' program last Thursday night, when Brian hosted alleged historian Alexis Coe to discuss her new, and very strange, book, You Never Forget Your First. Who cares about Coe's new book, which principally concerns "The Thigh Men of Dad History?" The situation strikes us as highly instructive, not so much because thi... more »
IF THERE ARE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAKS IN AMERICA, HOW WILL REPUBLICANS DEMAGOGUE THEM?
As I noted in my last post, President Trump is trying to persuade America that the coronavirus outbreak poses no threat to our country. He's now being seconded by National Economic Council head Larry Kudlow. (“We have contained this. I won’t say [it’s] airtight, but it’s pretty close to airtight.”) But Tucker Carlson knows it's time for the right to seize the initiative and do what right-wingers always do when something bad happens: blame it on liberals. ... Tucker Carlson believes he has found the reason for the spread of the virus; 'wokeness.' The outspoken US conservative highl... more »
Americans are Drowning in a Sea of Polls
And what the reporting on polls doesn’t reveal is anything substantive about a candidate’s position.
Is Your Airline Seat Watching You?
Airlines singing "I'll be watching you!" Continue reading →
Jim Acosta Travels to India to Have Foot Inserted In his A$$
In the past *we have documented* the very entertaining ongoing animosity between Donald Trump and CNN's Soft Skull Chief WH Reporter, Jim Acosta. I'm beginning to believe DJT is starting to enjoying kicking Acosta around like a soccer ball. The President and First Lady have been in India this week to talk trade deals and tariffs and to tour the country. During a presser in New Delhi this morning, he called on Acosta. The exchange came after Acosta again embarrasses his network by asking if the President would pledge to reject any foreign interference in the upcoming presidential cam... more »
World News Briefs -- February 25, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*AP:* *‘Time is everything’: World braces for spread of new virus* China’s massive travel restrictions, house-to-house checks, huge isolation wards and lockdowns of entire cities bought the world valuable time to prepare for the global spread of the new virus. But with troubling outbreaks now emerging in Italy, South Korea and Iran, and U.S. health officials warning Tuesday it’s inevitable it will spread more widely in America, the question is: Did the world use that time wisely and is it ready for a potential pandemic? *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Syria's Idlib *sees ghost to... more »
Why I'm Voting for Rebecca Long-Bailey
Despite the recent guest posts making the case for the three leadership candidates, it will come as no surprise to readers that I'm supporting Rebecca Long-Bailey. But let's start off with a conciliatory tone. The truth of the matter is whoever wins the contest, they *could* win a general election in 2024, which is why I find the overwrought concerns about electability based on what happened in December a bit puzzling. The power of the right wing press as a means of cohering older voters will have declined five years hence. Brexit as an issue will be dead and buried (well, we'll se... more »
Odd Coincidence – Rogue CDC Official Pushing Coronavirus Panic Button is Rod Rosenstein’s Sister…
Earlier today Dr. Nancy Messonnier, an official in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), held a conference call with media and pushed a panic narrative around the Coronvirus that ran counter to the Trump administration. What makes the statements by … Continue reading →
Former Czech President warns of an assault on Capitalism — Climate Hustle 2 — April 21
The survivors of Communism don't want to lose their hard-won freedom. The post Former Czech President warns of an assault on Capitalism — Climate Hustle 2 — April 21 appeared first on CFACT.
Gaetz Levels The View Crew
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) mowed down all 4 skanks of “The View” at the same time, and even Whoopi-pillow couldn’t come up with anything to say. Amazing. He came in with a Bush Hog when a weed-whacker would have sufficed. Always challenge liberals with facts. They have no clue how to respond. Matt just helped to prove that these close-minded uneducated minions are fools! I am proud and happy to say Matt Gaetz is the Representative of my Florida district. ~Terry
EX-President Carnival Barker to get ALL Wee-Wee’d Up…
Oh no, the Serial narcisssist Clown from Kenya is sure to get all wee-wee’d up over this and like the Idiot’s attempt to claim credit for President Trump’s raging brush fire of an economy, the Little Man-Boy from Kenya is sure to tweet an epic whine. Maybe he’ll run to his “Mommy” Valerie Jarrett for succor. “There, there little Barry.” EXCERPT: “From the day Donald Trump declared his candidacy for President of the United States he faced an unprecedented media onslaught that unsuccessfully tried to sink his campaign. As anyone with eyes and ears is aware, that has continued during …... more »
Pronouns are not protected by the Constitution!
https://www.christianpost.com/news/judge-throws-out-lawsuit-against-ohio-college-for-forcing-professor-to-use-trans-pronouns.html A Christian professor who sued his employer has lost—calling a trans person by their actual correct pronoun can get you fired. “I encourage my students to express their political and religious views, and professors should have the same freedom,” Meriwether said in a statement sent out from ADF. “But the University insisted that I endorse an ideology I do not believe is true. This is simply wrong. True tolerance must be a two-way street. Now the distric... more »
Rolling in the deep is 9 years old? 2011?
When I was a teen, we had to go to the furniture store to buy records. Listening to a popular song that was 9 years old would have meant—well something from the mid-40s I couldn’t relate to, so I was surprised to see that* Rolling in the Dee*p, 2011, Adelle, was from 2011, and that I actually knew some of these titles of Best of the 2010’s. And who could forget *Happy,* 2014, Pharrell Williams. It seemed to be everywhere. And you really did feel happy after listening to it. Terrific video with great cameos. *Uptown Funk*, 2015, Bruno Mars. Yes, I remember this one. It was a g... more »
‘Lies, lies and more lies’: Lawyer slams day 2 of Julian Assange’s US extradition hearing, here is how it went down
Day two of Julian Assange's US extradition hearing saw his lawyers argue he made great efforts to ensure his leaks endangered no lives and even warned the White House when media outlets were about to dump unredacted files.
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