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Thomas Paine

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

27 February - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 3

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10 pm MST

Arrest of Illegal-alien Brazilian Shows How Bold Illegals Have Become

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: arrest-of-illegal-alien-brazilian-shows-how-bold-illegals-have-become] An illegal alien who attacked a man wearing a MAGA hat in Falmouth, Massachusetts, awaits not just a trial, but a long ride home — back to Brazil.

Once Marxist Maduro Is Gone, Communist Cuba Is Next

Bob Adelmann at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: once-marxist-maduro-is-gone-communist-cuba-is-next] Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua are the “monsters” currently in the White House’s crosshairs.

Iowa Bill Would Mandate Government Intrusion Into Homeschool Households

Dave Bohon at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: iowa-bill-would-mandate-government-intrusion-into-homeschool-households] An Iowa bill would require homeschool families to allow government officials into their homes to check on children.

Many Venezuelan Soldiers Wavering and Some Are Deserting

Warren Mass at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: many-venezuelan-soldiers-wavering-and-some-are-deserting] Venezuela’s dictator Nicolás Maduro has been using the military to stop aid coming across the border from Colombia, but some soldiers forced to stop the aid are deserting.

The Poet: Joy Harjo, "A Map to the Next World"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
*"A Map to the Next World"* "In the last days of the fourth world I wished to make a map for those who would climb through the hole in the sky. My only tools were the desires of humans as they emerged from the killing fields, from the bedrooms and the kitchens. For the soul is a wanderer with many hands and feet. The map must be of sand and can't be read by ordinary light. It must carry fire to the next tribal town, for renewal of spirit. In the legend are instructions on the language of the land, how it was we forgot to acknowledge the gift, as if we were not in it or of it. Take note... more »

Dog-Loving Girl with Rare Brain Tumor Receives Tens of Thousands of Dog Pictures in Support

Alex Kasprak at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Seven year old Emma Mertens is fighting a rare brain tumor. Her love of dogs led family friends to mail her photos of their dogs to boost her spirits, and now the internet has taken up the cause.

Cohen Sticks to Trump Accusations, Shaking Off GOP Criticism

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Accused at length by one GOP lawmaker of being a pathological liar, Michael Cohen responded, "Sir, are you referring to me or the president?"

Did Dianne Feinstein Repeatedly Reinstall a Confederate Battle Flag in San Francisco?

Dan MacGuill at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders resurrected a 35-year-old controversy in February 2019.

White House Restricts Press Access as Kim, Trump Meet

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
The decision to bar reporters to portions of President Donald Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was an abrupt change of plans.

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
*Click image for larger size.* Linton, N. Dakota, USA. Thanks for stopping by!

"Anyone Who Isn't Confused..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation." -

“The Freedom Fairy”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 9 hours ago
*“The Freedom Fairy”* by Jeff Thomas “For some time, it’s been apparent that the former “free world” countries (the US, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) have been on a downward progression – socially, politically and economically. But, in the last ten years, the awareness of this has become increasingly pronounced. With each successive year, more and more people recognize that all facets of life in these formerly great countries are heading in a decidedly negative direction. At this point, even those who don’t understand the decline intellectually, feel in their gut that this i... more »

Will Michael Cohen finish Trump 2020?: JVH on JCS Show

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 9 hours ago
Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig and John C. Scott discuss the testimony of Michael Cohen. They also wonder what Trump will give away in North Korea and much more… For more conversation in the media click here. For more political punditry click here. Please Facebook Like, Tweet, etc below and/or reblog to share this discussion with others. Check out and follow my

Manhattanville College Announces Transfer Support Plans for College of New Rochelle Students

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
Manhattanville College has announced plans to support The College of New Rochelle (CNR) students in response to a CNR statement that the school is “unlikely” to stay open by the end of the summer. “Manhattanville offers The College of New Rochelle students a smooth and easy transition to a nearby iconic Westchester college,” said Manhattanville […]

TIDES Report: College Sport is Still Lacking in Diversity

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
In the latest Racial and Gender Report Card from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) the overall grade for college sport is a C+.

UW-Madison to Host Public Discussion to Honor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
The School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) has announced it will hosts a public discussion and reception to honor the career and work of former faculty member, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings. The event will center on showcasing Ladson-Billings’ legacy while also getting insight into how she plans to use her role as president […]

The Perception of Diversity at HBCUs: Is It Real or Imaginable?

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
The landscape of education has changed greatly in the last 10 years. In wake of soaring college costs, falling state support, a decrease in high school graduates and an unstable economy, college enrollment is down across the board. HBCU enrollment is no exception.

UK Study Finds Over Half of Students Experienced Unwanted Advances, Assault

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
Over half of students at UK universities have reported experiencing unwanted advances and assault, ranging from explicit messages to rape, according to a recent survey. Charity organization Brook and the student database Dig-In conducted a survey of 5,649 UK students and determined that a small portion of students who experienced sexual harassment report the incidents […]

Dr. Laura N. Gitlin Takes An Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 9 hours ago
An applied sociologist by training, Dr. Laura N. Gitlin grew up fascinated with the ways people and their families – including her own family – adapt to adversity and interact with the health care system.

Bill Binney and Larry Johnson Shred Robert Mueller’s Russian Hack Fable

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 9 hours ago
Bill Binney, the former Technical Director of the NSA, and Larry Johnson, formerly of the CIA, wrote the article reprinted below. In a sane nation, it would have been published widely in prominent media, discussed, and debated. Binney and Johnson would have been immediately contacted by Special Counsel Mueller, because what they have written destroys the entire narrative of Russian cyberwar to swing the 2016 election to Donald Trump. Congress would be beating down their doors to learn more. In a sane nation, people would be pursuing truth based on scientific proofs. That is not the... more »

Zepp-LaRouche: Let's Realize the Dream of All of Mankind!

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 9 hours ago
Helga Zepp LaRouche PDF: [image: PDF icon] Ham vol 3 no 1.pdf *This article was published as the lead item for Volume 3, No. 1 edition of The Hamiltonian.* Get the Hamiltonian delivered to your Inbox We are witnessing right now an epochal battle for the true identity of mankind: Are human beings, as the proponents of the New Green Deal suggest, parasites that put a strain on nature, and whose number must, therefore, be kept as low as possible? Or is the human species the only creative one known in the universe so far, a species with a limitless capacity for self-perfection both ... more »

The Newest Hotbed of Racism

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 9 hours ago
*Beware of Possible Local Racist Knitting Circles * For some people these days, every single thing is about race. This article in *Vox*, a web site for low-information young people, reads like a parody. But I am pretty sure it is serious. The topic? “*The knitting community is reckoning with racism*.” Personally, I didn’t even know there was a “knitting community.” It begins with a young knitter who expressed enthusiasm about an upcoming trip to India on social media: "On January 7, she blogged excitedly about her upcoming trip to India. She wrote that 2019 would be her “year of col... more »

Former US Ambassador To UN Nikki Haley: ‘China Is Biggest Foreign Threat To America’

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
A group set up by Nikki Haley, a former US ambassador to the United Nations, has desribed China as the biggest foreign threat to America. Photo: Washington Post *SCMP:* *‘China is biggest foreign threat to America,’ says action group set up by former US ambassador to UN Nikki Haley* * Haley steps into spotlight at crucial time in US-China relations with group to promote ‘America’s economy, culture, and national security’ * Stand for America’s website describes China as a ‘Communist dictatorship that is perhaps the world’s single worst human rights violator’ Former United States amb... more »

The Physical Flaws of the Global Warming Theory and Deep Ocean Circulation Changes as the Primary Climate Driver

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
by William M. Gray Professor Emeritus Department of Atmospheric Science Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Prepared for the Heartland Institute’s 7th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC-7) Chicago, IL during May 21-23, 2012 Paper also available at (http://tropical.atmos.colostate.edu/Includes/Documents/Publications/gray2012.pdf) THE MAIN MISCONCEPTION OF THE GLOBAL WARMERS IS TO ASSUME THAT ALL THE MANY LARGE […]

State of the Polar Bear Report 2018: Polar bears continue to thrive

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Press Release 27 February 2019, International Polar Bear Day New Report: Polar Bears Continue To Thrive Inuit paying the price of rising bear populations The State of the Polar Bear Report for 2018, published today by the Global Warming Policy Foundation, confirms that polar bears are continuing to thrive, despite recent…

Another climate panic collapses: recent harsh winters have killed off invasive pine beetles thought to be linked to global warming

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / February 27, 2019 by Dr. Roger Roots, Lysander Spooner University A decade ago, folks in northern states such as Minnesota, South and North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho were watching large swaths of their pine forests die off due to invasive pine beetles. The pine beetles […]

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 57 – 2019

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

Arctic Sea Ice Volume 26-Feb-2019

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI

It Could Fly for 100 Years: Meet the MiG-21 Fighter

Robert Farley at Test Feed Using Fields - 9 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Is that even possible? *The MiG-21 will easily reach sixty, however, and probably seventy without breaking a sweat. It remains one of the iconic fighters of the supersonic age.* Military aircraft can have notoriously short lifespans, especially during periods of technological ferment. The most elite aircraft of World War I could become obsolete in a matter of months. Things weren’t much different in World War II. And at the dawn of the jet age, entire fleets of aircraft became passé as technologies matured. The advanced fighters that fought in the ... more »

The Story of the F-52 Stealth Fighter: The Deadliest (Fictional) Jet Ever Dreamed Up?

Dave Majumdar at Test Feed Using Fields - 9 hours ago
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Only in a video game. *The jet that never was. * President Donald Trump back in 2018 told reporters that the United States had delivered the F-52 to Norway. The statement was obviously a mistake; there is no such thing as an F-52 yet. The aircraft only exists in the context of a video game called “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare”—however, there was once a real world concept that looks similar to the fiction jet. *(This first apeared in 2018.)* “In November we started delivering the first F-52s and F-35 fighter jets,” Trump said. “We have a total of ... more »

Algeria's Strategy to Overcome Regional Terrorism

Michael Greco at Test Feed Using Fields - 9 hours ago
*Michael Greco* *Terrorism, North Africa* Algeria is vulnerable to extremism, but its successful counterterrorism efforts may provide lessons for its neighbors in North Africa and the Middle East. Algeria is vulnerable to terrorism. As the Islamic State loses momentum, fears are growing that fighters could return home and spark new insurrections, a familiar tale that Algeria has little interest revisiting. Unfortunately for Algerians, the country risks a return to the “Black Decade” of the 1990s when fighters who traveled to Afghanistan to wage Jihad came back to Algeria radical... more »

India's Air Force Might Have a Fatal Flaw

Daniel Darling at Test Feed Using Fields - 9 hours ago
*Daniel Darling* *Security, Asia* Problem? *In its decades-long quest to complete two tasks within one project, the Indian government has accomplished neither aim, only short-changing its medium-term fighter capacity. But there is always hope in Delhi that the third time will prove the charm.* To observers of India's defense environment, the country's procurement process is a deeply bureaucratized labyrinth of incompetence and ineffectiveness. *(This first appeared last year and is being reposted due to breaking events.)* A 27-point internal memo prepared in 2017 by Minister ... more »

Scientists are Hatching Mad Plans to Geoengineer Earth to Save Us from Global Warming

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 9 hours ago
*Barry Brownstein* - Some scientists warn geoengineering will have unintended consequences.

CHRIS CHRISTIE REALLY DOESN'T UNDERSTAND HIS OWN PARTY, DOES HE?

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 9 hours ago
Chris Christie misses the point: None of the Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are defending President Trump over the “substance” of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s testimony, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday. “The interesting thing is that there hasn’t been one Republican yet who has tried to defend the president on the substance, and I think that’s something that should be concerning to the White House,” Christie said during an ABC panel.... "And so I think it’s going to, as the day goes on, it’s going to get tired of hearing the attacks on Cohe... more »

US Trucks Supposedly Carrying ‘Aid’ to Venezuela, Full of Nails and Wire for Barricades—Venezuelan FM

The Free Thought Project at The Free Thought Project - 9 hours ago
[image: venezuela]The Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Jorge Arreaza, showed the world this week why they are not accepting ostensible "aid" from the US.

Anthony Fauci Lies then Backtracks on MMR Encephalitis After Audience Gasps at Federal Meeting

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 10 hours ago
Listen to minutes 40 - 45. Public Health Officials Testify on Measles Outbreak Two leaders of the National Institutes of Health testified on a measles outbreak in the U.S. at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing. They talked about... more »

Multistate cannabis firm 4Front buys dispensary, grow operations in AZ and MA

Nick Thomas at Marijuana Business Daily - 10 hours ago
4Front Holdings, a U.S. cannabis retail and brand company based in Phoenix, expanded its national footprint with acquisitions in Massachusetts and Arizona. 4Front acquired Healthy Farms, which has two dispensaries and a cultivation facility in Massachusetts, and PHX Interactive, owner of Greens Goddess in Phoenix, a holder of a vertically integrated license. Financial details of the […] Multistate cannabis firm 4Front buys dispensary, grow operations in AZ and MA is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Dear Republicans:

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 10 hours ago
You had Benghazi, Whitewater and Monica. We're in charge of the House now and we have this. Reap it, motherfuckers. Sincerely, the American public More on this later. Much, *much* more.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Has Been Declared Winner Of The Country's Elections. Opposition Has Rejected The Result

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*CNN:* *Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari reelected, but opponent rejects results* Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has been declared winner of the country's elections, according to the electoral commission who said he polled 56 percent of the votes. Buhari, who first came to power in 2015 after defeating then-incumbent Goodluck Jonathan, defeated his main challenger Atiku Abubakar by a margin of nearly four million votes in results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed 1... more »

"A border is a geographic limit on the power of government. A border is not a limit on the rights of people." # QotD

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 10 hours ago
*"A border is a geographic limit on the power of government. A border is not a limit on the rights of people. ** "This confusion as to whether it is government or people who have unlimited rights is at the heart of the liberty movement, from its inceptions at least back to the Magna Carta and certainly 18th century England."* ~ Keith Weiner, commenting on a misconception of the nature of borders, rights and government *RELATED LINKS*: - *The 14 Most Common Arguments against Immigration and Why They’re Wrong* Alex Nowrasteh, CATO INSTITUTE - The Case fo... more »

Record snowfall in Idaho for entire month

Robert at Ice Age Now - 10 hours ago
Three times average monthly snowfall. Brundage Mountain has set a new February snowfall record. The mountain has received about four feet of snow in just the last week, and the grand total for the month of February is about 11 feet. That’s more than three times the monthly average for Brundage. https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho/brundage-mountain-sees-record-snowfall-in-february-topping-four-feet-in-the-last-week/277-9ba4e681-786e-47c0-8ae1-308dd566addf Thanks to Clay ... Read moreRecord snowfall in Idaho for entire month The post Record snowfall in Idaho for entire mont... more »

New February Temperature Record At Kew–But Is It Evidence Of Climate Change?

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 10 hours ago
By Paul Homewood There has been some almost hysterical coverage over yesterday’s record UK temperature for February, set at Kew Gardens. Inevitably climate change has been brought into the debate. The UK has broken the record for its warmest winter day for the second consecutive day, with a temperature of 21.2°C […]

Michael Cohen Congressional Testimony On President Trump -- News Updates

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Cohen's devastating congressional statement revealed: Ex-attorney will show lawmakers $35,000 checks Trump AND Don Jr. signed to repay Stormy 'hush money' and will testify 'racist' president knew Roger Stone was plotting with WikiLeaks* * Michael Cohen's bombshell 20-page testimony accuses President Trump of being a racist, a conman and a cheat * Trump's former lawyer will appear before the House Oversight Committee * Describes being present for June 2016 conversation between Trump and Roger Stone where longtime adviser described illicit contact with WikiLeaks * Cla... more »

Free Download: Henry Miller, “Tropic of Cancer”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
"The monstrous thing is not that men have created roses out of this dung heap, but that, for some reason or other, they should want roses. For some reason or other man looks for the miracle, and to accomplish it he will wade through blood. He will debauch himself with ideas, he will reduce himself to a shadow if for only one second of his life he can close his eyes to the hideousness of reality. Everything is endured- disgrace, humiliation, poverty, war, crime, ennui- in the belief that overnight something will occur, a miracle, which will render life tolerable. And all the while a... more »

Who Are The Key U.S. And North Korean Aides And Advisers On The Ground In Hanoi?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un receives a briefing from the working team of the second summit, upon arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam February 26. KCNA via REUTERS *John Power, SCMP: **Trump-Kim summit 2019: who are the key aides and advisers on the ground in Hanoi?* * Stephen Biegun has struck a more conciliatory tone with the North than more hawkish figures in the administration * On the North Korean side, Kim Hyok-chol served as ambassador to Spain until he was expelled in 2017 During their second summit, Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will each be supported by a hand-picked team of t... more »

Dalhousie: We’ll feed hungry students if they write nice notes to rich people

Tim Bousquet at Halifax Examiner - 10 hours ago
News 1. Yarmouth ferry “Bay Ferries has announced that the Alakai ferry — dubbed ‘The Cat’ — will begin sailing between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine starting June 21,” reports Jennifer Henderson: On its website, the company says that date is “subject to change” because of the renovations required to the ferry terminal in Maine. […]

Democrats play like girls—nasty and mean

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 10 hours ago
Odd, isn't it, that Democrats just have to schedule liar Cohen hearings on the day of historic talks with North Korea? It's just too obvious. They play with middle school girls' rules. No Republican or Democrat president has been able to do anything in 70 years, and they just can't have Trump show them up. We don't know yet if anything can be done about that war so many years ago, the war we didn't win but negotiated a bad truce, so God forbid a non-politician can make a difference. Democrats and Republicans have also been trying to "solve" the illegal immigration problem since Jo... more »

Is There A Way To Oppose 5G Rollout In Your Community? A Radiofrequency Expert Offers His Expertise

Activist Post at Activist Post - 10 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich What’s the REAL deal problem with 5G anyway? That’s the overarching question federal and state regulatory agencies apparently want to ignore,... more »

“The Horse Fell Over on Him…”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*“The Horse Fell Over on Him…”* By Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – “Is he okay?” “We don’t know yet.” “But he’s at home?” “Yes, the doctor said there was nothing they could do.” Ranching, especially out here, far from hospitals… doctors… or even roads… is a risky business. Yesterday, first thing in the morning, came word that one of our cowboys almost died. *Makers and Takers: *When we left you yesterday, Dear Reader, you were squirming and squealing… on the edge of your chair, eager to tell us what we all know: Yes, there is an “us versus them” that is real… and matters. But it... more »

The New Contours of Cyber Conflict

prosenzweig at Lawfare - 10 hours ago
An American military unit used offensive weapons against a target inside Russia. And nobody is noticing. Let that sink in for a second. As the country (understandably) focuses on matters like Michael Cohen's testimony; the president's self-described friendship with a murderous dictator; and the House vote to negate the president's declaration of a national emergency (all notable issues to be sure), it seems as though something exceedingly significant has happened and ... just disappeared under the radar. To repeat: The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. Cyber Command conducte... more »

Trump, Kim Jong Un expected to sign joint agreement on February 28

TASS at The Duran - 10 hours ago
The post Trump, Kim Jong Un expected to sign joint agreement on February 28 appeared first on The Duran.

Trump Finishes Meeting With Kim After “Very Good Dialogue”

Zerohedge at The Duran - 10 hours ago
The post Trump Finishes Meeting With Kim After “Very Good Dialogue” appeared first on The Duran.

Trump - Kim Summit In Hanoi -- News Roundup February 27, 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Trump and Kim Take 2: President meets North Korean dictator with a handshake and a laugh in Vietnam for their second nuclear summit and heralds the communist nation's 'unlimited' potential as Kim says he has high hopes for their talks* * President Trump was the first to arrive * The two men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries * 'Our relationship is a very special relationship' * He and the North Korea dictator each were joined by a pair of two top aides * A bank of six U.S. and North Korean flags was prepared for a photo-op * Trump said the men had a 'very success... more »

Despite Widespread Environmental Opposition, Airbus and OneWeb Blast Satellites into Space TODAY to Provide Free Harmful WiFi. Others to Follow Soon…

Activist Post at Activist Post - 11 hours ago
By B.N. Frank Some days you wonder why you get out of bed. This may be one of them because even though experts say there... more »

Can Democrats Defeat Trump on Emergency? Without Veto Override, Only in Court

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: can-democrats-defeat-trump-on-emergency-without-veto-override-only-in-court] As expected, the House of Representatives voted yesterday to overturn President Trump’s declaration of emergency. But even if open-borders Democrats and their Republican sympathizers prevail in the Senate too, Trump will veto the final bill.

Was Ivanka Correct?: “Most Americans Don’t Want to be Given Something”

Steve Byas at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: was-ivanka-correct-most-americans-don-t-want-to-be-given-something] Ivanka Trump recently asserted that “most Americans” do not want to be “given something.” But is that true?

Hate Crime Hoaxes: The Bad and the Good

Walter E. Williams at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: hate-crime-hoaxes-the-bad-and-the-good] Racial hoaxes have been a major part of the leftist agenda going back decades, but the good news is that those on the Left are having such a hard time finding examples of real racism or homophobia that they have to invent them.

Brazilian Student Union Campaigns Against Education Minister

Lise Alves at The Rio Times - 11 hours ago
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Education Minister of Brazil, Ricardo Velez Rodriguez, received a wave of criticism after sending an e-mail to schools across the country Monday night asking educators to videotape students singing the country’s national anthem and reciting President Bolsonaro’s campaign slogan “Brazil Above Everyone, God Above […] The post Brazilian Student Union Campaigns Against Education Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.

World News Briefs -- February 2, 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Spectre of nuclear war looms as Imran Khan warns India 'better sense' is needed 'given the weapons we have' after Pakistan parades captured pilot and both sides claim to have shot down military jets* * Pakistan's armed forces claim to have shot down two Indian Air Force aircraft over its Kashmir territory * India in return say they shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet over Indian-occupied Kashmir's Jammu region * Follows Indian airstrike in Pakistan's Balakot region on Tuesday in retaliation for February 14 suicide attack * New Delhi claims a 'very large' number of... more »

Did Billboards Displayed in the U.S. Promote the Hijab?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
A billboard campaign aimed at dispelling rumors about Muslims has prompted Islamaphobic reactions on social media.

Supreme Court’s Cross Case Could Affect Monuments Nationally

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
By the same token, those monuments could be insulated from challenges if supporters prevail, as many observers think is likely given the court's conservative makeup.

Cohen Says Trump Knew About WikiLeaks Email Dump Beforehand

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The House committee hearing is expected to provide the most damning depiction to date of President Trump's 2016 campaign and business operations.

Trump Talks Peace With Taliban - Will Neocons Go Nuts?

Daniel McAdams at 11 hours ago
While all eyes are on the Trump/Kim talks in Hanoi, the US Administration is continuing peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban in Qatar. Will the US withdraw all troops from Afghanistan in exchange for Taliban promises to keep fighting ISIS and al-Qaeda? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:

The Age of Tyrannical Surveillance: We’re Being Branded, Bought and Sold for Our Data

John W. Whitehead at 11 hours ago
[image: undefined] “We know where you are. We know where you’ve been. We can more or less know what you’re thinking about… Your digital identity will live forever... because there’s no delete button.”—Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Uncle Sam wants you. Correction: Big Brother wants you. To be technically accurate, Big Brother—aided and abetted by his corporate partners in crime—wants your data. That’s what we have been reduced to in the eyes of the government and Corporate America: data bits and economic units to be bought, bartered and sold to the highest bidder. Those highest b... more »

SOUTHERN FRONTIERS OF THE RATIONAL IMPULSE: The top one percent pay forty percent!

bob somerby at the daily howler - 11 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019And other familiar group "fictions:"* Just how dumb are we "rational animals?" More specifically, how dumb is our nation's "public discourse" at this point in time? Let's put that a different way: To what extent is our national discourse really a war between rival scripts? As we try to answer that question, consider part of a recent column by George Will in the Washington Post. Will's column appeared in the Post on Sunday, February 17. In many ways, the column made excellent points. Throughout the column, Will noted that, while everyone likes to disc... more »

"No Other Way..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 11 hours ago
"The human species has inhabited this planet for only 250,000 years or so - roughly .0015 percent of the history of life, the last inch of the cosmic mile. The world fared perfectly well without us for all but the last moment of earthly time - and this fact makes our appearance look more like an accidental afterthought than the culmination of a prefigured plan. Moreover, the pathways that have led to our evolution are quirky, improbable, unrepeatable and utterly unpredictable. Human evolution is not random; it makes sense and can be explained after the fact. But wind back life’s ta... more »

"How It Really Is"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 11 hours ago

TFA Celebrates New Research That Suggests That Corps Members Are Ineffective Teachers

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Gary Rubinstein's Blog: Over the years there have been various studies comparing the ‘effectiveness’ of TFA teachers to non-TFA teachers. Though these studies are based on the results from standardized tests that may or may not be appropriate for this purpose, the results of these papers are still interesting to look at. Many of these studies…

Love Gives Life Meaning

Openhearted Rebellion at Openhearted Rebellion - 11 hours ago
The finite nature of life and the need for more love are what give meaning to all this.

Black February : Cairo’s Ramsis Railway station crash kills at least 20 people “Updated”

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 11 hours ago
The death toll of Cairo’s Ramsis Railway train crash earlier Wednesday reached at least 20 people while 43 others are injured, the Egyptian ministry of health has announced. At least 20 bodies were removed from the scene but unfortunately, they have not been identified as they were completely burned because of the huge fire and explosion that shocked the Ramsis Railway station, the oldest railway in Africa and the Middle East. Egypt’s Prosecutor General Nabil Sadek ordered the forensic experts to use DNA to identify the bodies, so far few bodies have been identified. [image: Security... more »

"No Other Way..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 11 hours ago
"The human species has inhabited this planet for only 250,000 years or so - roughly .0015 percent of the history of life, the last inch of the cosmic mile. The world fared perfectly well without us for all but the last moment of earthly time - and this fact makes our appearance look more like an accidental afterthought than the culmination of a prefigured plan. Moreover, the pathways that have led to our evolution are quirky, improbable, unrepeatable and utterly unpredictable. Human evolution is not random; it makes sense and can be explained after the fact. But wind back life’s ta... more »

My Family Fled Communism When I Was 6. Now We Fear Our Nightmare Has Followed Us Here

Activist Post at Activist Post - 11 hours ago
By Andra Constantin Following the State of the Union address, I found the state of the nation surreal. I kept skimming past articles about the... more »

"Is This the Coldest Winter in 83 Years?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 11 hours ago
*"Is This the Coldest Winter in 83 Years?"* by Martin Armstrong "Vancouver, where it rarely snows, has had five snow storms this year. It has even been reported that snow has fallen in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Now that is an extremely rare event by itself in addition to Vancouver. The winter cold has been severe this year. It appears that we are heading toward this trend in the next 8.6-year cycle if we see this unfold again next year. Given the outlook for food prices into 2024, something just does not look normal on the economic front. Meanwhile, it is now official. February ha... more »

Senate passes new national parks deal you’ve heard nothing about

Adam Houser at CFACT - 11 hours ago
Last week, the Senate passed massive public lands legislation that contains a lot of good, but a lot of bad too. The post Senate passes new national parks deal you’ve heard nothing about appeared first on CFACT.

Four Pennsylvania Institutions Announce New Degree Programs

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 11 hours ago
Four Pennsylvania-owned institutions – Millersville University, Slippery Rock University, West Chester University and East Stroudsburg University – have recently announced the addition of new degree programs developed in partnership with local employers. The new programs are as follows: a bachelor’s of science degree in information technology at Millersville; master’s degree programs in accountancy and social work […]

No NC Public Institutions Have Approved the Use of Student IDs For Voting

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 11 hours ago
None of North Carolina’s public universities have currently completed required paperwork to permit their students to use campus IDs at the polls, which would make it difficult for students to use their college IDs as the required photo ID needed to vote. A NC Board of Elections spokesman said he did not believe any of […]

Assad refuses US offer to back his presidency in exchange for breaking ties with Iran: official

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad refused the U.S.’ offer to back his presidency in exchange for breaking ties with Iran, the Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian said this week. “The Syrian President’s visit to Tehran bore a hidden yet great message. The visit of Bashar Al-Assad with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Zarif meets Rouhani following rejected resignation

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif returned to work in Tehran on Wednesday after the country’s president Hassan Rouhani rejected his offer to resign. Footage shows Zarif meeting Rouhani ahead of the talks with visiting an Armenian delegation led by the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Zarif announced his departure in a statement on Instagram on Monday, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkey acquits Syrian pilot over espionage charges

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – A Turkish acquitted a Syrian military pilot of espionage charges on Tuesday after his plane was shot down along the Syria-Turkey border in 2017. According to the Demiroren News Agency, the 58-year-old pilot was tried in absentia and acquitted by a Turkish court in the southern part of the Hatay […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Pakistani PM offers to sit down with India’s Modi to avoid escalation

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan extended an offer of talks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid escalation of the Kashmir crisis during a televised address from Islamabad on Wednesday. The prime minister said the two countries “should sit down and sort out our issues with dialogue” rather than letting tensions escalate, adding that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Houthi forces launch new offensive in central Yemen

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a new offensive in central Yemen on Wednesday, targeting the pro-Saudi Yemeni Army’s positions inside the Qaniyah District of Al-Bayda. Backed by heavy artillery and missiles, the Houthi forces began their attack by storming the Yemeni Army’s positions at the hills in the Qaniyah District. According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Complete map update of Syrian War – End of February 2019

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The month of February saw little movement on the field battle, but an increase in violence across the northwestern region of Syria. With increased tensions around the Idlib front, both the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Islamist rebels have stepped up their attacks near the demilitarized zone that was established […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Israeli missiles used in Indian Air Force’s Pakistan strike – reports

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
On Tuesday, India carried out an airstrike on the Pakistani-controlled part of Kashmir, reportedly targeting a camp of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist group. The organisation earlier claimed responsibility for the deadly attack against an Indian security convoy in Kashmir on February 14. Mirage warplanes of the Indian Air Force (IAF) used Israeli-made “Spice 200” missiles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

BEYOND BIOCENTRISM

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 11 hours ago
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The New World Order is Already Here

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 11 hours ago
The talk of a Global Government, a New World Order or NWO as many refer to it as has been a hot topic in conspiracy theorist circles and the alternate media for decades, well, the truth is - Its already here! The post The New World Order is Already Here appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Massachusetts and New York Settle for Expensive Offshore Wind

IER at IER - 11 hours ago
Try building a natural gas pipeline in Massachusetts or New York and you will hit a brick wall. As a… The post Massachusetts and New York Settle for Expensive Offshore Wind appeared first on IER.

What Do Voters Want?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 12 hours ago
Out on the hustings, Democratic candidates who pay attention to the voters are learning quickly that Trump, Putin and Mueller aren't as pressing for them that they are for MSNBC hosts. As Alexi McCammond explained at Axious yesterday, what the presidential candidates want to hear about are issues that impact them day to day, "most often health care, climate and immigration." At the Iowa town halls with candidates there were lots of "hard-hitting questions about biofuels, money in politics, taxing the wealthy, preventive health care, arts in education, immigration reform, the envi... more »

As Media Freaks Over 159 Measles Cases, Thousands of Kids Sold as Sex Slaves Out of Foster Care

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By Matt Agorist If ever you needed a clearer example of the mainstream media’s intentions in this country, you just need compare the amount of... more »

WATCH: Fellow Cops Laugh as Officer Cuts Handcuffed Man’s Face Open, Drags Him Down the Hall

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago
[image: handcuffed]The city and police department fought tooth and nail to not release this video of a handcuffed man being savagely attacked as officers laughed.

As Media Freaks Over 159 Measles Cases, Thousands of Kids Sold as Sex Slaves Out of Foster Care

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago
[image: child]As the mainstream media continues to refer to 159 cases of measles as an epidemic, they are ignoring and complicit in covering for a very real epidemic of child trafficking.

Missiles That Could Kill Millions: India's Nuclear Weapons Program, Explained

Michael Peck at Test Feed Using Fields - 12 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Over 100 nukes and counting. *It’s an ambitious program. “The government appears to be planning to field a diverse missile force that will be expensive to maintain and operate,” the report points out.* India has 130 to 140 nuclear warheads—and more are coming, according to a new report. *(This first appeared late last year.)* “India is estimated to have produced enough military plutonium for 150 to 200 nuclear warheads, but has likely produced only 130 to 140,” according to Hans Kristensen and Matt Korda of the Nuclear Information Project at the... more »

Trump-Kim II: Even A Modest Success Would be a Success

Doug Bandow at Test Feed Using Fields - 12 hours ago
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Even small steps towards progress should be counted a success if they lead to progress by both sides in the future. No one knows what President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un will agree to at their second summit. However, speculation suggests a modest agenda which advances both engagement and denuclearization. Even small steps should be counted a success if they lead to progress by both sides in the future. Under any other president, the shift from war threats to peace promises would be considered a major achievement. ... more »

What Happens if China Sinks Two U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers?

Michael Peck at Test Feed Using Fields - 12 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* “What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” said Lou. “We’ll see how frightened America is.” *Sinking an American carrier would be an act of war, period. If Chinese like Admiral Lou **are** right, then America is finished as a major power. If 10,000 dead American sailors aren’t worth fighting over, then neither will the U.S. defend Taiwan, or Japan, or Israel, or Western Europe**.* Admiral Lou Yuan is China’s Curtis LeMay. (This first appeared back in January.) LeMay, the U.S. Air Force general who torched Japanese cities and lat... more »

The March of Progressives

LL at Virtual Mirage - 12 hours ago
*Are SOME Liberal Men Growing a Set?* Is there really a backlash? And can you blame President Trump if men are tiring of the false narrative that liberals are trying to force down their throats? I invite you to read an article by Amy Butcher MIA: THE LIBERAL MEN WE LOVE I laughed through the article, that Amy wrote in all sobriety, in all seriousness. She writes of the infection of liberal men by the Age of Trump. That formerly liberal men who would wear pink vagina hats, standing next to their female companions may have had enough. "Everywhere across America, liberal unions once s... more »

"The Distinction Between Fact And Fiction..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 12 hours ago
*But our wars are all too real...* "The totalitarian mass leaders based their propaganda on the correct psychological assumption that one could make people believe the most fantastic statements one day, and trust that if the next day they were given irrefutable proof of their falsehood, they would take refuge in cynicism. The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the dedicated communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction, true and false, no longer exists." - Hannah Arendt

The Vast Dark US Shadow Cast Over India & Iran’s Pursuit of Mutual Interests

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 12 hours ago
* Following up on:* - India/Pakistan Heats Up- Is Trump/USA Needed to Keep Peace In Asia? *For those that doubt or dismiss US interest/interference in the Indian/Iranian relationship..* *Pakistan serving as one means of 'stirring the pot' between the two nations. Keep in mind that a terror attack, from Pakistan, was also made into Iran just ahead of the Kashmir incident.* *Pakistan has it's own reasons to go along with the US as well. Not the least of them being massive military funding.* *Information on that attack :* *That's correct there was a terrorist attack in Iran.* *The ... more »

Los Angeles – Coldest February in 60 Years

Robert at Ice Age Now - 12 hours ago
Global Warming? The Los Angeles Times reported Monday evening: This month is the coldest February in downtown Los Angeles in nearly 60 years, with the average high temperature at 60.6 degrees as of Sunday. That’s a full 8 degrees below the normal average temperature, the National Weather Service said in a news release announcing the record ... Read moreLos Angeles – Coldest February in 60 Years The post Los Angeles – Coldest February in 60 Years appeared first on Ice Age Now.

The Philosophy of Poverty?: My Opening Statement

Bryan Caplan at Econlib - 12 hours ago
Here’s my opening statement for yesterday’s poverty debate with David Balan. Enjoy! The world is rich, but billions of people are still poor. What’s the morally right response? The default view is that the government should dramatically expand redistribution programs, forcing the well-endowed – especially business and the rich – to provide a decent standard […] The post The Philosophy of Poverty?: My Opening Statement appeared first on Econlib.

Argentina's delay in paying the Suez ICSID award: a speed-bump or u-turn on Argentina's road to respecting its obligations?

bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
27-Feb-2019 Argentina's commitment to pay Suez remains unfulfilled, which may force Suez to attempt to enforce the investor-state arbitration award in its favour in US courts.

Chevron Vs Ecuador: international arbitration & impunity (ISDS case)

bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
27-Feb-2019 In February of 2011 the Ecuadorian Courts delivered an historic verdict, sentencing the Big Oil Corporation Chevron to pay US$9,500 million dollars for its contamination of the Ecuadorian Amazon (1964-1992). However, Chevron hit back via the Investor-State Dispute Settlement system and sued Ecuador.

Chevron Vs Ecuador: arbitraje internacional e impunidad (caso ISDS)

bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
27-Feb-2019 En Febrero de 2011 la Justicia ecuatoriana emitió un histórico fallo sentenciando a la Corporación petrolera Chevron a pagar 9,500 millones de dólares por contaminar la Amazonía Ecuatoriana. Sin embargo, Chevron recurrió al sistema de arbitraje de diferencias Inversor-Estado y demandó al Ecuador.

2017 : Trump To Start WWIII With Korea

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 12 hours ago
Bob Corker Says Trump’s Recklessness Threatens ‘World War III’ – The New York Times

Winter Heat Wave In Britain

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 12 hours ago
The winter heat wave continues in London with the temperature early this morning only four degrees below that of June. Roses are blooming in Wales, daffodils in the south of England, and spring flowers are plentiful in parts of Scotland, … Continue reading →

New York Times Explains The Dynamics Of Snow

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 12 hours ago
1976 : Global cooling causes a shortage of snow. TimesMachine: March 18, 1976 – NYTimes.com 1996 : Global warming causes blizzards. TimesMachine: January 14, 1996 – NYTimes.com 2006 : Global warming causes an endless summer With Warmer Weather, Different Decisions … Continue reading →

Government Is the Main Problem, Say a Record Number of Americans

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By Jeffrey A. Tucker Think of all the troubles in the world. Climate change. Student debt. Terrorism. Job insecurity. What’s the number one most mentioned... more »

Is Glyphosate In Your Wine Or Beer? Skoal!

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich No matter how you raise a glass to hail your drinking partner(s), or however you offer a friendly toast to them,... more »

Watch Out BANKSTERS! Italy is on The Brink of a REVOLUTION!

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By Press For Truth Italy’s populist de facto leader Matteo Salvini recently said “The gold is the property of the Italian people, not of anyone... more »

Journalists, Teachers, and Activists Targeted in Attacks on Free Speech in the Philippines

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By Karlo Mongaya The recent arrest and detention of Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, CEO and executive editor of the news site Rappler, is just the... more »

New Office

Tommaso Dorigo at Science 2.0 blogs - 12 hours ago
As the regulars here already know, I am an employee of the INFN. This is the "Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare", which translates as "Italian national institute for nuclear physics", a slight misnomre as the institute actually centers its activities on SUB-nuclear physics - i.e. study of elementary particles. The INFN has 20 sections around Italy, and four main laboratories. The "sections" coexist with physics departments of Universities. So, for instance, my office is in the Physics and Astronomy department of the University of Padova, although I work for INFN-Padova. This kin... more »

Developing Agriprenuers to Save Nigeria’s Youth from Crime

BULAWAYO, Feb 27 (IPS) - When Lawrence Afere told his parents he was going into farming rather than getting a job in Nigeria's lucrative oil and gas sector, they swore he was bewitched. Read the full story, “Developing Agriprenuers to Save Nigeria’s Youth from Crime”, on globalissues.org →

UN Accused of Failing to Move Aggressively Against Sexual Abuse

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (IPS) - The United Nations, which prides itself with a "zero tolerance" policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, has come under relentless fire for failing to match its words with deeds—specifically in relation to some of the high-profile cases that have jolted the Organization. Read the full story, “UN Accused of Failing to Move Aggressively Against Sexual Abuse”, on globalissues.org →

Hanoi-hosted Trump-Kim summit gets underway

TASS at The Duran - 12 hours ago
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Tit-For-Tat Bombing By India And Pakistan Could Escalate Towards A Nuclear War

Moon of Alabama at The Duran - 12 hours ago
The post Tit-For-Tat Bombing By India And Pakistan Could Escalate Towards A Nuclear War appeared first on The Duran.

India says it shot down Pakistani warplane, lost MiG-21 fighter as border crisis escalates

RT at The Duran - 12 hours ago
The post India says it shot down Pakistani warplane, lost MiG-21 fighter as border crisis escalates appeared first on The Duran.

“This Is Unprecedented Territory” – Pakistan Shoots Down 2 Indian Fighter Jets In Dramatic Border Conflict Escalation

Zerohedge at The Duran - 12 hours ago
The post “This Is Unprecedented Territory” – Pakistan Shoots Down 2 Indian Fighter Jets In Dramatic Border Conflict Escalation appeared first on The Duran.

Tensions rise between nuclear powers India and Pakistan in disputed Kashmir (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 12 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 91. The post Tensions rise between nuclear powers India and Pakistan in disputed Kashmir (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

Attacking Iran

Philip Giraldi at The Duran - 12 hours ago
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Domestic posturing or true escalation? Analyst fears new Kashmir incident prelude to global conflict

RT at The Duran - 12 hours ago
While Islamabad preached “restraint” on Wednesday, if it does strike back, India could unleash a full-scale war. The post Domestic posturing or true escalation? Analyst fears new Kashmir incident prelude to global conflict appeared first on The Duran.

Greek Opposition Leader Mitsotakis Coming To Moscow For High Level Talks

TASS at The Duran - 12 hours ago
The post Greek Opposition Leader Mitsotakis Coming To Moscow For High Level Talks appeared first on The Duran.

SHAMEFUL! May and Corbyn fold on Brexit. Delay and 2nd referendum on the table (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 12 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 90. The post SHAMEFUL! May and Corbyn fold on Brexit. Delay and 2nd referendum on the table (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

Why It Matters If Trump Knew About Stone's Contacts with WikiLeaks

CCordero at Lawfare - 12 hours ago
Photo: Flickr/Cancillería del Ecuador According to this prepared statement of former Trump lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen released by Politico and other news outlets, Cohen is prepared to testify before Congress today under oath that Donald Trump: “[W]as a presidential candidate who knew that Roger Stone was talking with Julian Assange about a WikiLeaks drop of Democratic National Committee emails.” Whether this statement holds up as true will depend on several things. First, it will depend on whether Cohen has any evidence backing up his claim. Members of the House oversight... more »

Livestream: Cohen Testimony Before House Oversight Committee

lsugarman at Lawfare - 12 hours ago
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney, will testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27. A livestream, Cohen's prepared testimony, and accompanying exhibits are below. Cohen Prepared Testimony (PDF) Cohen Prepared Testimony (Text) Cohen Exhibits (PDF) Cohen Exhibits (Text) Topics: - The Russia Connection Tags: - Michael Cohen [image: Lev Sugarman] Lev Sugarman is a intern at Lawfare and a research intern at the Brookings Institution focusing on national security law. He is a se... more »

Why Is The Deep State Promoting Black Panther At The Oscars?

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By We Are Change In this video, we give you the latest breaking news on the odd tweets coming from intelligence regarding Black Panther during... more »

Christian-Shabak Tension In Iraq’s Ninewa Plains

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago
(AP) The Ninewa Plains are dotted with several Christian towns. They all suffered during the war against the Islamic State with most of the populations fleeing. Since the conflict ended, many of these areas have continued to face problems with getting people to return, rebuilding and rivalries with other communities. Qaraqosh is one of the main Christian towns found in eastern Ninewa. It was occupied by the Islamic State from August 2014 to October 2016 during which the entire population left. It was liberated by the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and the Christian Ninewa Plains Prot... more »

This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 27

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago
1923 UK High Comm Cox wrote London that Faisal complained Anglo-Iraq treaty was only new phase of mandate instead of ending it 1982 US removed Iraq from list of terrorist countries in step towards restoring relations (Musings On Iraq book review *The Saddam Tapes*) 1984 Iran captured Majnoon Islands Iraqi counterattack began Iran built pontoon bridges from Iran to Majnoon to supply 2 divisions defending area Was turning point in war (Musings On Iraq book review of *Iran-Iraq War Volume 2: Iran Strikes back, June 1982-December 1986*) 1984 Iraq bombed Iran’s main oil terminal Khar... more »

Washington not pursuing humanitarian goals

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 12 hours ago
See more on the exposure of the failed US attempt to slip the Trojan horse into Venezuela *here*.

FDA turns its back on women with menopause

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 13 hours ago
Help us get Congress to step in and tell the agency to knock it off. Action Alert! What if we were to tell you that there was a treatment for the effects of menopause that: Didn’t come with the dangers of the alternatives, such as increased risk of endometrial cancer and heart disease; Improves bone […] The post FDA turns its back on women with menopause appeared first on Health Nut News.

Court sentences 77-year-old disabled veteran to die in prison for treating illness with cannabis

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 13 hours ago
Note from Erin: While this story is from 2017, it is still relevant. According to Wikipedia, “In 2011, Brooker was arrested and charged with trafficking marijuana after police visiting his home in Cottonwood for unrelated reasons noticed he was growing marijuana behind his house. In October 2014, he was sentenced to life in prison without parole […] The post Court sentences 77-year-old disabled veteran to die in prison for treating illness with cannabis appeared first on Health Nut News.

People die faster after eating these foods, are you at risk?

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 13 hours ago
The struggle with weight gain and obesity is a common and costly health issue, leading to an increase in risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer, just to name a few. According to the latest available data, 18.5 percent of American children and nearly 40 percent of adults are now obese, not just […] The post People die faster after eating these foods, are you at risk? appeared first on Health Nut News.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 27, 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*RT:* *Who would win? India has army advantage over Pakistan, but nuclear stocks assure mutual destruction * Two historic rivals are at their closest to open conflict in years, after Indian jets carried out strikes on Pakistani territory on Tuesday. But how do the subcontinental powers stack up against each other? While Islamabad presents itself as an equal to New Delhi in their diplomatic dealings, India’s advantage in economic size ($2.689 trillion nominal GDP versus $307 billion in 2018) and population (1.3 billion against 200 million) is proportionately translated to military ... more »

Ford's Mission

Owen Gray at Northern Reflections - 13 hours ago
Ontario premier Doug Ford is a cauldron of contradictions. Heather Mallick writes: People often claim to be economic conservatives and social liberals. Why? To get along with other people, to lower the intensity. But Ford is the first Ontario politician to have come out as economically liberal and socially conservative. He spends freely, he acts as if Etobicoke were a farm in Lanark County, and he wants a premier’s van the size of a Zamboni as a personal emblem. Ford professed to be the Conservative who would slay the Liberal deficit/debt dragon. It’s not happening. Yes, he’s hac... more »

Meet me half way?

sue at Is the BBC biased? - 13 hours ago
Impartiality? Forget it. Let’s ditch all this impartiality nonsense, both in our expectations and in the BBC’s charter-embedded claim. No-one can boast a truly open mind. Even newborn babies are pre-programmed with one distinctly partial aspiration; stayin' alive. (The *Beegees *did that?) We all come to the table with our biases and prejudices, but there is a more achievable, and more realistic aspiration available for the BBC. (Balance.) For we bloggers, there is no need to bother with any of that, but nonetheless, we do actually try to stay reasonable. That is why, say, Rob Bur... more »

Shareholders at Brazil’s Embraer Approve Joint Venture with Boeing

Lise Alves at The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A joint venture between Brazil’s Embraer and US’s Boeing was approved on Tuesday by 96.8 percent of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s shareholders. The partnership calls for the creation of a new company, where Boeing will own eighty percent of the shares and Embraer the […] The post Shareholders at Brazil’s Embraer Approve Joint Venture with Boeing appeared first on The Rio Times.

União da Ilha Samba School Ready for Rio 2019 Carnival

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On the evening of Monday, March 4th, samba school G.R.E.S. União da Ilha do Governador will compete in the Grupo Especial with their parade scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM. The group will present their ‘samba enredo’ (thematic samba composition) entitled, ‘A peleja poética entre […] The post União da Ilha Samba School Ready for Rio 2019 Carnival appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Delícia de Verão @ Canastra Bar (Ipanema) – This summer, one of the most popular bars in Rio, Canastra, have decided to do something different. By teaming up with […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 27, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Democrats Block Senate GOP Bill on Infants Surviving Abortions

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill that would have threatened prison for doctors who don't try saving the life of infants born alive during abortions.

An Open Letter to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Ed Hiserodt at rss - 13 hours ago
[image: an-open-letter-to-alexandria-ocasio-cortez] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is advocating a switch to 100-percent renewable energy. Here are some “back of the matchbook” calculations on the plan for her consideration.

U.K. Schools to Indoctrinate Kids as Young as Five in LGBT Agenda

Michael Tennant at rss - 13 hours ago
[image: u-k-schools-to-indoctrinate-kids-as-young-as-five-in-lgbt-agenda] Children as young as five will now be required to learn about homosexual and transgender relationships in U.K. public schools, and parents’ rights to withdraw them from such classes will be restricted, under new guidelines issued by the government.

The fake martyrdom of Trayvon Martin

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 13 hours ago
Seven years ago, on February 26th, 2012, Trayvon Martin was *legally* shot, *in self-defense,* after he attacked George Zimmerman. The latter's trial established the facts clearly and unambiguously. However, Martin is *still* being held up as a martyr and a symbolic victim of white racism. Here are just two examples out of hundreds seeking to exploit the anniversary. Click each image to be taken to its source page on Twitter. Like I said - *all lies*. You can read the facts of the trial for yourself. Nevertheless, the perpetually aggrieved social justice warriors wimps am... more »

The Power of Nemesis

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 13 hours ago
[image: President Donald J. Trump, escorted by Mai Phuoc Dung, Director General of State Protocol of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, walks along a red carpet from Air Force One and reviews an Honor Cordon upon his arrival Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Hanoi.] With his passing, Lyndon LaRouche has uncorked a process which is moving the world substantively toward a new strategic alliance of forces capable of establishing a New Paradigm of physical economic development, peace, and cultural Renaissance. This is taking the form of an emerging Four Powers alliance, as called for by LaRouc... more »

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 13 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Open Letter to Rep. Ocasio-Cortez on Venezuela - Stan Goff Green New Deal: Scope, Scale and Implications Concrete, the Most Destructive Material on Earth I*n the time it takes you to read this sentence, the global building industry will have poured more than 19,000 bathtubs of concrete. By the time you are halfway through this article, the volume would fill the Albert Hall and spill out into Hyde Park. In a day it would be almost the size of China’s Three Gorges Dam. In a single year, there is enough to patio over every hill, dale, nook and cranny in England.* * ... more »

No “Gold Standard” Climate Science

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 13 hours ago
Claims this week that climate scientists have “5-sigma” certainty for their findings are pure hype and extremely false adverrtising. Lubos Motl explains at his website Reference Frame “Five-sigma proof” of man-made climate change is complete nonsense Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Notorious climate fearmonger Gavin Schmidt tweeted the following: 40 years since: – the […]

In Washington, Regime Change Is Truly and Urgently Needed!

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 13 hours ago
*Andre Vltchek* | Shout LONG LIVE VENEZUELA! But with our hands, muscles and purses, not just with our mouths.

Michael Cohen Congressional Testimony – 10:00am Livestream

sundance at The Last Refuge - 13 hours ago
Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Donald Trump, testi-lies before the House Oversight Committee. Mr. Cohen is scheduled to report to federal prison on May 6th. Mr Cohen is being assisted by Bill and Hillary Clinton’s former lawyer, Lanny Davis. The … Continue reading →

India Says It Shot Down One Pakistani War Plane, Lost MIG-21 Fighter

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 13 hours ago
India Says It Shot Down One Pakistani War Plane, Lost MIG-21 Fighter by https://www.rt.com/ India shot down a Pakistani war plane and lost its own MiG-21 fighter, with the pilot missing in action, New Delhi said. Pakistan earlier claimed it had successfully taken out two Indian aircraft amid a spiraling border crisis. – In an […]

Pakistan-India: Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Aircraft Over Kashmir

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 13 hours ago
Pakistan-India: Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Aircraft Over Kashmir by https://www.bbc.com/ Pakistan says it has shot down two Indian Air Force jets and captured their pilots in a major escalation of the Kashmir conflict. India has confirmed the loss of one MiG21 fighter and said its pilot was missing in action. – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran […]

Pakistan Shoots Down Two Indian Fighter Jets: Military

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 13 hours ago
Pakistan Shoots Down Two Indian Fighter Jets: Military by Asad Hashim, https://www.aljazeera.com/ Pakistan military claims that they shot down two Indian aircraft inside its airspace and captured two pilots. – Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan shot down two Indian air force fighter jets and launched air strikes at six targets in Indian-administered Kashmir, its military says, in a dramatic ratcheting up […]

Democrats Vote in Favor of Refusing Care to Babies Who Are Born Alive After Botched Abortion

Fox News at Need To Know - 14 hours ago
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act would have imposed criminal penalties on doctors who failed to provide babies who survived attempted late-term abortions with medical care. It is ironic that Democrats argue for 'healthcare for all' yet they reject care for born babies who survive abortion.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Proposes Americans Stop Having Children to Combat Phony Global Warming

Breitbart at Need To Know - 14 hours ago
AOC has wildly claimed that if phony global warming is not fixed in 12 years, the world will end. On Sunday, Ocasio-Cortez questioned whether people should stop having children to combat climate change.

If the Venezuelan Crisis Expands into War, 8 Million Refugees Could Flood US Border

Fox News at Need To Know - 14 hours ago
The US imposed more sanctions on Venezuela, which will create more hardship on people who are already starving. If the US becomes further entangled in overthrowing the government, eight million war refugees could seek refuge in the US.

CDC ACIP Meeting To Widen Gardasil Use Live Now

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 14 hours ago
She is 18 Years Old Now. Headed to a Day Program. The CDC is responsible for protecting Americans from all epidemics. Including autism. Their willful negligence is criminal. Today, they are making more decisions that will affect you and your... more »

Walmart Canada removes Canopy Growth’s cannabis vaporizer from website

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 14 hours ago
Walmart Canada removed a popular medical cannabis vaporizer from its online store last month and now says it has no immediate plans to sell cannabis-related products. The Storz & Bickel Volcano Medic Vaporizer, a product owned by cannabis giant Canopy Growth, was removed from the Walmart.ca website at the end of January. It had been […] Walmart Canada removes Canopy Growth’s cannabis vaporizer from website is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Lessons cannabis firms can learn from the craft beer industry: Q&A with Nug’s Ted Whitney

Bart Schaneman at Marijuana Business Daily - 14 hours ago
As the marijuana industry matures, some experts predict a split will occur that’s similar to what has happened in the beer industry: Consumers can pick a less flavorful, cheap beer – or they can go for more expensive craft brews, which boast better flavor and quality. One new entrant to the marijuana business, Nug, has […] Lessons cannabis firms can learn from the craft beer industry: Q&A with Nug’s Ted Whitney is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Shifting The Centre Of Gravity: Julian Assange Receives His Passport

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago
The Australian dissident figure of the publishing world has been granted a passport by the Australian authorities. This was something, if only to suggest that those in Canberra, previously keen to see Assange given the roughing over, had warmed somewhat. The Australian government does have a role to play in the resolution of the Julian Assange case. The post Shifting The Centre Of Gravity: Julian Assange Receives His Passport appeared first on OrientalReview.org.

Climate change update

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 14 hours ago
WHOA! #Iceshove along the Niagara River in Fort Ontario after a boom gave way upstream and ice flowed down the river courtesy of 60+ MPH wind gusts. Video via @ViralHog pic.twitter.com/SbAPIqpFRc — Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) February 25, 2019 And we wonder why..... more »

Democrats 2020 – Big Pharma, Big Drugs, and Big China!

Kent Heckenlively at BolenReport - 14 hours ago
I have the perfect slogan that President Trump can use in 2020… “DEMOCRATS – THE PARTY OF BIG PHARMA, BIG DRUGS, AND BIG CHINA!” By Kent Heckenlively, JD Okay, I know that slogan is going to require a little explanation for some people. And truth be told, the same could probably be said for about … Continue reading Democrats 2020 – Big Pharma, Big Drugs, and Big China! The post Democrats 2020 – Big Pharma, Big Drugs, and Big China! appeared first on BolenReport.

Michael Cohen Prepared Statement For Today’s Hearing Suggests Trump-Russia Election Conspiracy; The End?

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 14 hours ago
THE END? Will Russian foreign minister Lavrov and Kim help Trump defect to North Korea-Russia? Will he dare return back … Continue reading →

Russia said the US asked Russia for Advice on North Korea; Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov In Vietnam Ahead of Trump-Kim Summit

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 14 hours ago
The expanding Russian Empire reached Korea’s border in 1860 and “Korea’s ice-free ports fronting the Sea of Japan were especially … Continue reading →

Vietnam-Russia Workshop “International Cooperation in a Volatile World” February 25-26 2019 (With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov)

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 14 hours ago
And, Trump meeting with Kim Jong Un starts today, the 27th: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2019/feb/27/donald-trump-kim-jong-un-summit-vietnam-north-korea-hanoi-live So, Lavrov is available to help? Who scheduled … Continue reading →

Mike Pompeo on Latin America - Waging Peace?

A Political Junkie at Viable Opposition - 14 hours ago
In a recent interview with Christina Londono of Telemundo, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo clearly showed America's "cards" when it comes to Venezuela and Nicaragua, two nations that are part of John Bolton's Troika of Tyranny as outlined here: *"Yet today, in this Hemisphere, we are also confronted once again with the destructive forces of oppression, socialism, and totalitarianism.* *In Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, we see the perils of poisonous ideologies left unchecked, and the dangers of domination and suppression.* *This afternoon, I am here to deliver a clear message from t... more »

Pakistan's Prime Minister Khan Warns That The Conflict May Spiral Out Of Control

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan delivers policy statement on Pulwama attack, in Islamabad, Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019. (PID/PTI Photo) *ABC News Online*:* Imran Khan to consult nuclear chiefs after India's first air strike on Pakistan in decades* Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan will stage an emergency parliamentary session and meet with the body in control of Islamabad's nuclear arsenal in response to India's first air strikes on Pakistan since 1971. The two nuclear-armed neighbours have fought three wars since partition in 1947, and the majority of them have been over Kashm... more »

Videos Emerge From Pakistan Of Mob Threatening To Kill Captured Indian Pilot. Pakistan Releases Video Of Captured Pilot

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 15 hours ago
The arrested Indian pilot #PakistanArmyZindabad#Budgam #PakistanAirForceOurPride#PakistanStrikesBack#PakistanZindabaad pic.twitter.com/UIPHFBv2Sk — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) February 27, 2019 *RT:* *1st VIDEO of captured and injured Indian pilot released by Radio Pakistan * Radio Pakistan has released the first footage of an Indian pilot captured after his aircraft was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) when it entered their airspace. The PAF says it shot down two Indian aircraft, one of which fell inside Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while other fell inside Indian-admini... more »

Locked and Loaded: How the F-35 Will Dominate the Skies Until 2070

Kris Osborn at Test Feed Using Fields - 15 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * How? *The Block 4 initiative is part of a **long range** trajectory planned for the F-35 described by Pentagon developers as C2D2 - Continuous Capability Development and Delivery. The idea, officials say, is to position the multi-role fighter such that it can consistently accommodate new weapons, stealth materials, sensors **and** guidance technology as it becomes available.* The Air Force has begun early testing, software development and weapons integration for its upcoming Block 4 variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, an emerging model intended... more »

A Road Map for Congress to Address Domestic Terrorism

mmccord at Lawfare - 15 hours ago
Members of far-right groups at the Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally in August 2017. (Source: Flickr/Anthony Crider) On Feb. 15, federal law enforcement arrested U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Christopher Paul Hasson, whom the government alleged had stockpiled an arsenal of weapons and equipment while writing about his intent “to kill almost every last person on the earth” in order to create a “white homeland.” Most recently, according to court filings submitted by the government, he allegedly began researching potential targets, including congressional leaders, activists and j... more »

The Mueller Report and Ken Starr’s 'Contempt'

bbauer at Lawfare - 15 hours ago
Ken Starr testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in 1998. (Source: CSPAN) According to news reports, the end of the Mueller investigation is near. As early as next week, the special counsel may submit his report to the attorney general. Days of fevered speculation lie ahead. The chatter will include questions that have proved durable over the past year and a half. Can Robert Mueller find a way to put his findings in all their factual detail before the public and intimate whether the president, if not indictable while in office, committed crimes? Will he also give Congress ... more »

Michael Cohen at the House Oversight Committee: Prepare for Procedural Disaster

mreynolds at Lawfare - 15 hours ago
Credit: Matthew Kahn Do you like watching the clerk of a congressional committee call the roll over and over again? Then you might want to tune in to Wednesday’s appearance by Michael Cohen before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. In the run-up to the hearing, both the committee’s chair, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), and the ranking member, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), have laid out some important markers as to what they’d each like Cohen to address in his testimony. On Feb. 20, the majority staff sent a memo to committee members outlining the scope of the panel’s hearing... more »

India, Pakistan Are Claiming To Have Shot Down A Fighter Jet. Pakistan Claims To Have Captured One Pilot. India Has Confirmed That A Pilot Is Missing

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 15 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Spectre of nuclear war looms as Imran Khan warns India 'better sense' is needed 'given the weapons we have' after Pakistan parades captured pilot and both sides claim to have shot down military jets* * Pakistan's armed forces claim to have shot down two Indian Air Force aircraft over its Kashmir territory * India in return say they shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet over Indian-occupied Kashmir's Jammu region * Follows Indian airstrike in Pakistan's Balakot region on Tuesday in retaliation for February 14 suicide attack * New Delhi claims a 'very large' number of... more »

WTO action against Indian sugar subsidies

Kath Sullivan at Just In - 15 hours ago
Australia joins forces with Brazil in lodging a complaint with the World Trade Organisation over India's sugar subsidies.

On the Cult-Institution of Tragedy

Anoop Verma at The Verma Report - 15 hours ago
Eric Voegelin notes that the Greeks regarded tragedy as a way of developing spiritual and cultural possibilities in the mind of their people. In his *Order and History, Volume II: The World of the Polis* (Chapter 10, “Tragedy”), he writes: “From its very beginning the tragedy was established as a cult-institution of the people.” This is what he means by a cult-institution of the people: “The truth of the tragedy is action itself, that is, action on the new, differentiated level of a movement in the soul that culminates in the decision ( *prohairesis*) of a mature, responsible man. ... more »

SAY WHAT YOU WILL ABOUT THE CORLEONES, AT LEAST THEY HAVE AN ETHIC

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
I'm sure this now-deleted tweet impressed Donald Trump's fan base, including the many evangelicals who passionately support him: With the partisan stakes so high, Representative Matt Gaetz, a firebrand Republican from Florida, went after [Michael] Cohen pre-emptively with a personal attack that some Democrats said amounted to witness intimidation. “Hey @MichaelCohen212 - Do your wife & father-in-law know about your girlfriends? Maybe tonight would be a good time for that chat. I wonder if she’ll remain faithful when you’re in prison. She’s about to learn a lot,” Mr. Gaetz said on Tw... more »

Root Cause documentary removed from Netflix. Watch it here!

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 15 hours ago
The movie that shook the dental industry, #rootcausemovie , has been removed from Netflix. It chronicles a man’s struggle with health issues who ultimately concludes that his issues were due to a decades-old root canal and cavitation. While it can no longer be viewed on Netflix, you can watch it on Amazon, Apple, YouTube, and Vimeo. (Or just click below!) […] The post Root Cause documentary removed from Netflix. Watch it here! appeared first on Health Nut News.

Now Creating a More Human Epoch for Mankind

David at LaRouchePAC Feed - 15 hours ago
Classical Renaissance New International Economic Order Now Creating a More Human Epoch for Mankind Video of Now Creating a More Human Epoch for Mankind Dennis Speed, coordinator of the LaRouchePAC Manhattan Project, delivers an overview of the recent Schiller Institute conference to develop a crucial concept to Lyndon LaRouche's method of economic forecasting and policy making. Highlights from the conference include speakers Jacques Cheminade, William Binney, John Gong, Larry Bell and others.

Will scientific error checkers become as ubiquitous as spell-checkers?

Benjamin Mazer at Retraction Watch - 15 hours ago
How common are calculation errors in the scientific literature? And can they be caught by an algorithm? James Heathers and Nick Brown came up with two methods — GRIM and SPRITE — to find such mistakes. And a 2017 study of which we just became aware offers another approach. Jonathan Wren and Constantin Georgescu of the … Continue reading Will scientific error checkers become as ubiquitous as spell-checkers?

Juan Guaido: ‘A Traitor to His People’

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 15 hours ago
*Radio Havana* | Guaidó showed his true colors when he tearfully called for a military intervention against his own country.

Is Volodymyr Zelenskiy The Next President Of Ukraine?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 15 hours ago
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a candidate in Ukraine's upcoming presidential elections who came to fame as TV comic, speaks after submitting registration documents to the Central Election Commission, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan. 25, 2019. Zelenskiy is the front-runner in many polls. *VOA:* *Comedian Leads Ukraine Election Polls as Dirty-Trick Accusations Mount * KYIV — Ukrainian voters have 44 candidates to pick from in next month’s presidential elections, but they do not feel spoiled for choice. Among what is on offer — a popular television comic, far-right war veterans, a chest-beating male ch... more »

India/Pakistan Heats Up- Is Trump/USA Needed to Keep Peace In Asia?

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 15 hours ago
*This morning there are claims and counter claims. * *Pakistan claims it shot down two Indian jets. India is denying Pakistan’s allegations. Apparently there is video of an “angry mob” and some hapless pilot being rescued. ( I don’t put much stock in that type of ‘proof’ it’s too easy to fake)* **9:00 am UPDATE: **FAKE NEWS: Pakistan media's tweets about captured pilot is actually from Aero India show* *"**the video posted by him was not of the second IAF pilot flying in Pakistan airspace, but of an IAF pilot who was involved in a flight crash in Bengaluru last week while rehearsin... more »

Pramila Jayapal-- The Hope For The Progressive Agenda In Congress

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
This morning, at around 11:15, Pramila Jayapal is officially introducing the Medicare for All Act of 2019. You can watch the event streaming live here. Jayapal, the chairman of the congressional Medicare for All Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, wrote that "Today’s healthcare system fails to provide quality, affordable healthcare as a right to all people living in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans are uninsured and at least 40 million more cannot afford the costs of their co-pays and deductibles. The quality of our healthcare is much worse t... more »

Ukrainian Opposition Politicians Launch Impeachment Proceedings Against President Poroshenko

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 16 hours ago
Poroshenko is seeking re-election in March's presidential election [File: Andreas Gebert/Reuters] *Euronews:* *Politicians launch impeachment proceedings against Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko* Politicians in Ukraine say impeachment proceedings have been launched against President Petro Poroshenko following a media expose linking him to a corruption scandal that involves Russia. Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is a frontrunner for next month's presidential election, made the announcement in Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on Tuesday, saying th... more »

10 technological breakthroughs that could change how cannabis entrepreneurs do business

Kevin Huhn at Marijuana Business Daily - 16 hours ago
Technological advances are revolutionizing every sector of the marijuana industry, transforming a market that largely is seen as an agricultural industry. With that in mind, we decided to look at “10 Killer Technologies” that have recently entered the marijuana space. 10 technological breakthroughs that could change how cannabis entrepreneurs do business is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Climate scare never about honest science reporting

Larry Bell at CFACT - 16 hours ago
The media communicates transparently false and provocatively sensationalized climate claims without vetting them. The post Climate scare never about honest science reporting appeared first on CFACT.

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jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago
*New Study: How does Screen Time Affect Grades?* *These results are not terribly surprising but the analysis needs to go deeper. WHY do some kids have more or less screen time than others? If those who have a lot of screen time tend to be of lower IQ, the results could simply show that lower IQ students are less educable, which we already knewI have written previously about the apparent effects of smartphones on mental health. More smartphone usage is associated with worse mental health and less life satisfaction. The association may not however be causal* What effects c... more »

Netanyahu arrives in Russia to meet with Putin on Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Moscow on Wednesday morning ahead of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The pair are expected to discuss the Syrian conflict, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dimitry Peskov. Netanyahu was originally scheduled to meet Putin last Thursday, but the meeting was postponed due to internal political developments in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army seizes largest cache of explosives to date in southern Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized the largest cache of militant explosives to date inside the southwestern region of Syria this week. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military seized over eight tonnes of C-4 explosives that were left behind by the rebels inside the Al-Quneitra Governorate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: India shoots down Pakistani warplane

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
India shot down a Pakistani warplane and lost its own MiG-21 fighter, with the pilot missing in action, New Delhi said. Pakistan earlier claimed it had successfully taken out two Indian aircraft amid a spiraling border crisis. In an “aerial engagement Pakistani Air Force fighter aircraft was shot down by a MiG 21 Bison of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish-backed rebels attack Syrian Christian city in Hama (video)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels launched a heavy attack on the Syrian Christian city of Mhardeh, yesterday, targeting several neighborhoods and civil installations. According to reports from Mhardeh, the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) fired several Grad missiles and artillery shells indiscriminately into the city, causing material damage to many homes. As […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Footage shows wreckage of Indian aircraft in central Kashmir (video)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
Footage filmed on a field in the Budgam district in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir shows what appears to be the crash site of an aircraft. According to Indian officials, the aircraft was an Indian Air Force Mi-17 transport chopper, which crashed due to a technical failure and bad weather conditions on Wednesday. Two people […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

SDF commander assassinated by unknown assailants near Baghouz

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A commander from the SDF-affiliated Jaysh Al-Thuwar was assassinated on Wednesday near the contested town of Baghouz. According to reports from Deir Ezzor, the Jaysh Al-Thuwar commander Abu Ali Barad was assassinated near the town of Baghouz when unknown assailants opened fire and killed him. The reports said the men […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: Pakistan downs 2 Indian aircraft inside its airspace, pilots captured

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
Pakistan shot down two Indian Air Force aircraft after they crossed into its airspace, the army said. The incident comes amid an ongoing border crisis between the two nuclear powers. The Pakistani Air Force downed “two Indian aircrafts inside Pakistani airspace” after they crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, the army’s spokesperson, Major […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Will terrorism continue to decline in 2019?

Gary LaFree, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Terrorist attacks and fatalities peaked in 2014, and have been on the decline since then.

Cuba expands rights but rejects radical change in updated constitution

María Isabel Alfonso, Professor of Spanish, St. Joseph's College of New York at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Cuba will not legalize same-sex marriage, as gay activists hoped. But its new constitution adds greater protections for LGBTQ people and for women, and gives Cubans the right to own private property.

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago
*Does a "green" environment prevent mental illness?* *Articles claiming all sorts of health benefits from living in a leafy environment pop up from time to time. The latest one is below. And I don't doubt that a green environment can have a quite strong soothing effect on some people -- perhaps to the point of alleviating neurotic symptoms. But what is the general effect and how strong is it?For a start, the effects in the study below were very weak, with odds ratios all just above 1.00. Ratios that low are conventionally held to be incapable of supporting causative ... more »

PRISON LEAVE FOR ALEXIS TSIPRAS HITMAN CLOSE TO LARISA ABRUPTLY STOPPED, ASSASSIN DUE TO GO ON FOUR DAY HOLIDAY TOMORROW

Jane Burgermeister at BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 16 hours ago
*HITMAN DUE TO HAVE HIS NEXT PRISON LEAVE TOMORROW...* *TERRORIST HITMAN MOVED FROM HIGH SECURITY PRISON IN ATHENS TO VOLOS CLOSE TO LARISA IN SUMMER.* *MOVED TO OPEN PRISON AND GIVEN 6 HOLIDAYS SO FAR* *UNREPENTENT POLITICAL ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY BEING GROOMED BY TSIPRAS FOR MORE CRIMES, HAS BEEN GIVEN SIX HOLIDAYS IN A YEAR.* *THIS AFTERNOON WAS THE FIRST TIME THE HITMAN HAS BEEN DENIED LEAVE * *JUDGES AT VOLOS COURT STOPPED LEAVE AFTER A PROSECUTOR OBJECTED LAST WEEK SUSPENDING HIS APPLICATION* *DENIED A FOUR DAY LEAVE JUST HOURS BEFORE DEADLINE* *IS THERE A CONNECTION WITH MY CAS... more »

Money, money, money (or the lack thereof)

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
We've had a lot to say about debt in these pages, most recently earlier this month. If anyone's unclear as to why excessive debt is a bad thing, for individuals, corporations or governments, see here. The magnitude of corporate debt has now become so great that it's causing alarm among international banks and financiers. This may sound boring, nothing that affects you personally, but it does - because almost every company with whom you deal, or from whom you buy your daily needs, uses corporate debt to finance itself. Global issuance of corporate bonds has doubled to $US13 trillio... more »

Cohen Tips Off NYT: Will Call Trump “Racist” , “Con Man” And “Cheat” In Wednesday Testimony

Tyler Durden at The Duran - 16 hours ago
Cohen says that he has no evidence of collusion with Russia surrounding the 2016 US election - but he has his "suspicions." The post Cohen Tips Off NYT: Will Call Trump “Racist” , “Con Man” And “Cheat” In Wednesday Testimony appeared first on The Duran.

Putin’s State of the Nation, Part VII – Healthcare

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 16 hours ago
Healthcare is the Holy Shell Game in America. President Putin is working to make this a reality in his own country, and at far less cost. The post Putin’s State of the Nation, Part VII – Healthcare appeared first on The Duran.

John Pilger: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies

Consortium News at The Duran - 16 hours ago
The reporter as clown - for whom the truth is too difficult to report - may be the final stage of much of mainstream journalism’s degeneration... The post John Pilger: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies appeared first on The Duran.

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