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Republican Billionaires Still Shoveling Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Into Congressional Races
*Charles Schwab, a criminal who isn't being charged* Not even conservatives are eager for voters to know rotgut billionaire criminals like Charles Schwab and Steve Wynn are financing their elections. That's why Republicans are so enthusiastic of making sure the anti-transparency Citizens United ruling stands-- and why progressives are so eager to dispense with it. (New Dems and Blue Dogs are less gung-ho about campaign finance reform. Conservatives are conservative, no matter which political party they're using at any one time as a vehicle to advance their careers. *Forbes* publish... more »
Media and Democrats Bash Trump over US Killing ISIS Leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Russians Are Not Convinced It Happened.
There were 3 previous instances where the international media reported Baghdadi's death, and the US military gave Baghdadi a burial at sea, making it impossible to prove that he was executed. It seems that reporting the killing of hated enemies is useful to build popularity among the folks back home.
The Seawolf-Class Submarine Is Incredible (As in the F-22 of Submarines)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * But the costs were too much to keep building them. *Key point:* The collapse of the Soviet Union changed the Navy's calculations. The Seawolf-class submarines were envisioned as the best submarines ever built. Designed to succeed the Los Angeles–class attack submarines and maintain America’s edge in the underwater domain, the class suffered from cost overruns and the collapse of the Soviet Union. While still some of the best submarines ever built, they were built at reduced numbers. In many respects, they are the F-22 of submarines: widely considere... more »
A hymn that’s good for all day
O God, creation's secret force, Yourself unmoved, all motion's source Who from the morn till evening ray Through all its changes guide the day. Grant us, when this short life is past, The glorious evening that shall last; That, by a holy death attained, Eternal glory may be gained. To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, May every tongue and nation raise An endless song of thankful praise. This hymn is by St. Ambrose, 4th century bishop, one of the most prolific of Latin hymn writers. It's said (*Early Christian Hymns*, Daniel Joseph Donahoe, 1908) ... more »
Foreign ISIS Fighters Plead To Be Sent To Their Home Countries
Men suspected of being affiliated with ISIS gather in a prison cell in northeastern Syrian city of Hasakeh on October 26. An AFP team was given rare access to one of the crowded detention facilities where Kurdish forces are holding Islamic State group suspects *Daily Mail*: *5,000 ISIS militants with AIDS, hepatitis and 'organs spilling out of open wounds' plead to be sent to their home countries – including Britain – as they rot in Syrian prison hellhole* * A rare look inside one of the crowded detention facilities in northeastern Syria where ISIS suspects are held * Kurdish autho... more »
Russia Is Not The Soviet Union (But It Has the Same Navy Nightmares)
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* And they will not be cheap to fix. *Key point: *More than Russia's sole aircraft carrier is in bad shape. Over the past year, the Russian Navy has undertaken several high visibility operations, most notably the deployment of the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov off the coast of Syria, and the launch of cruise missiles from ships based in the Caspian Sea. Russian submarine activity has also increased, although not quite to the level seen in the Cold War. But Moscow might be best advised to heed Matthew 26:41 where maritime adventures are conce... more »
TON: Why China Might Crush America in the Trade War
*Dennis P. Halpin* *Economics, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-STOCKS--RC197EE52700.html] Bad news. *Key point:* Beijing is targeting American farmers in order to undermine their support for the trade war. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reported on September 19 that “the global economy is set to grow at the slowest pace since the financial crisis, with business investment and trade hampered by an escalating dispute between the U.S. and China that could inflict even more damage over coming years,” according to the *Wall Str... more »
Why the Iranian Saeqeh (“Thunderbolt”) Fighter Is a Complete Joke
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: By Shahram Sharifi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24278303] Laughable. *Key Point*: Iran's stream of allegedly new fighter jets (that are really fake) just looks bad. In February 2017 I published an article on the Iranian Saeqeh (“Thunderbolt”) fighter. Billed as Iran’s first domestically-built jet fighter to enter operational service, the Saeqeh. Fast forward and we are again greeted with headlines for yet another “100% indigenously made” fighter jet, this time a “state of the art” two... more »
Assyrian College in Australia Opens New Facilities
Assyrian International News Agency - 51 minutes ago
A covered outdoor learning area and a new building specifically designed to teach technological and applied studies along with creative and performing arts are part of the stage three works that were officially opened at St Narsai Assyrian Christian College on Sunday.
Dr. Mercola Says EMFs and Glyphsate Are More Responsible for Autism Than Vaccines
This is a very short video of Dr. Mercola talking about EMFs and glyphosate versus vaccines as related to autism. He believes that glyphosate and EMFs are more responsible for autism than vaccines. I appreciate all those who connect with us whose children have autism and have been vaccinated, as well as those whose children […] The post Dr. Mercola Says EMFs and Glyphsate Are More Responsible for Autism Than Vaccines appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Explosion at Gender Reveal Party Kills Woman in Iowa
An Iowa woman died instantly on Saturday after being struck in the head by shrapnel during a gender reveal party at a home in central Iowa. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as Pamela Kreimeyer, 56. Sheriff Jason Sandholdt’s office said an investigation revealed that family members had been working on ways to […] The post CBS: Explosion at Gender Reveal Party Kills Woman in Iowa appeared first on Health Nut News.
U.S. Democrats Are Still Fuming Over Being Kept In The Dark On The al-Baghdadi Raid
*The Hill:** Democrats fume over being kept in dark on al-Baghdadi raid* Democrats are furious they were not told ahead of time about the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and are now pressing for a full briefing on what happened. Trump and his deputies have defended the decision not to notify Democrats, accusing them of leaking. And two of the president’s top Republican allies said Monday they too were not told in advance of the raid. But Democrats say Trump’s failure to brief them ahead of the operation is part of a pattern evident since he announced he was withd... more »
The Pitfalls of a Borderless Utopia
A borderless world is utopianism of the most primitive kind—it presumes that people can live in harmony with everyone. The truth is that human beings have a natural desire to live in the company of people with whom they share some qualities and interests. That is why we prefer to live in political communities. But for building a political community, it is necessary to place restrictions on the entry of people who are, for some reason, incapable of being part of that community. Therefore, it is imperative for a political community to regulate immigration. A nation is a political comm... more »
The military deep state
One of President Trump’s signature measures is his effort to purge the federal bureaucracy, what he calls the “deep state,” of longstanding institutional commitments that are inconsistent with his political program. Trump’s crude buffoonery should not keep us from seeing that he has an implicit constitutional theory: the President is the voice of the people, and the institutions of government that were there when he arrived, to the extent that they embody an ethic that impedes his goals, are the enemies of the people. It is that inconsistent ethic that makes “deep state” a ... more »
"The rich get richer and the poor get poorer is a synopsis of the socialist critique of the market system, implying the perceived inevitability of what Marx called the Law of Increasing Poverty. It is also a myth unsupported by empirical evidence." #QotD
*"The rich get richer and the poor get poorer is a synopsis of the socialist critique of the market system, implying the perceived inevitability of what Marx called the Law of Increasing Poverty. It is also a myth unsupported by empirical evidence."* ~ Marian Tupy from the post 'Income Inequality: When Does It Matter?' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
‘I must live, you must die, never to fight again.’
10-23-2019 *The* campaign to steal information is aggressive; Chinese spies now make up about 90 percent of perpetrators in U.S. espionage cases, according to Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies. Earlier this year an adjunct professor at the University of California Los Angeles was convicted for his role in an elaborate scheme to fraudulently acquire sensitive microchip technology from a U.S. firm, and illegally export it to China. The semiconductor chips in question have both commercial and military applications, including in missile guida... more »
More Details Emerge On The Raid That Killed ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi
*Daily Mail:* *ISIS defector who was INSIDE al-Baghdadi's Syrian stronghold may now get a $25 million bounty after giving up key details that led to U.S. operation* * ISIS defector was reportedly key in US operation that killed the terror leader * Well-placed mole was present inside the compound during the US assault * Gave up details about the layout as well as al-Baghdadi's exact location * Informant may now get some or all of the $25 million reward for his death * The man of unknown nationality has now been extracted with his family More details have emerged about the ISIS defect... more »
Stall speed and mini-recessions
Over the past few years, I’ve done a number of posts discussing the mystery of “mini-recessions”. The mystery is the complete lack of mini-recessions in the US. After all, mini-earthquakes are much more common that big earthquakes, so why isn’t the same true of recessions? Why is it that when the unemployment rate jumps by […] The post Stall speed and mini-recessions appeared first on Econlib.
Beef recall No. 21 and counting in Canada
As government officials remain mum on details, they have posted the 21st in a string of beef recalls related to an ongoing E. coli investigation. The newest does not name a recalling company. It says “industry” is recalling the products. Just as with the previous ones, the Oct. 29 recall reports that it was “triggered... Continue Reading
Merkel’s extremist legacy in Germany: Alternative for Germany gains in Thuringia
Merkel’s extremist legacy in Germany: Alternative for Germany gains in Thuringia Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Chancellor Angela Merkel could have left a rich legacy in Germany before her policy of welcoming uncontrolled migration. Thus, the recent election in Thuringia highlights the real legacy of Merkel. This applies to a […]
America Created Al-Qaeda and the ISIS Terror Group
America Created Al-Qaeda and the ISIS Terror Group by Garikai Chengu, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Global Research, October 28, 2019, Global Research 19 September 2014 Incisive article originally published by GR in September 2014. In recent developments, Al Baghdadi the leader of the ISIS terror group is dead. Hollywood in Real Time: Trump said that “he watched the operation from the …
Syrian Oil: US Troops Being Deployed Will Strike at ANY Force Challenging Occupation – SecDef
Syrian Oil: US Troops Being Deployed Will Strike at ANY Force Challenging Occupation – SecDef by https://www.rt.com/ American mechanized forces have begun deploying at Syrian oil fields, ostensibly to stop the remnants of Islamic State from seizing them, and will respond with “overwhelming force” to protect them. – Following the withdrawal of US forces from …
Top Cardinal Breaks With Petrus Romanus Over Having VENERATION Pagan Goddess Erected On Vatican Church Altar
Top Cardinal Breaks With Petrus Romanus Over Having VENERATION Pagan Goddess Erected On Vatican Church Altar by SkyWatch Editor, https://www.skywatchtv.com/ A top cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church on Friday took exception to Pope Francis’ controversial support for the display of a Pan-Amazonian “Pachamama” wooden idol on a church altar at the Vatican. “There isn’t …
John Ross: Foreign Countries Intervene in Hong Kong Affairs
CGTN John Ross, a former director of economic and business policy of London, recently said in an interview that foreign countries such as the United States and United Kingdom intervened in Hong Kong issues. He believes that the riots in Hong Kong will slowly die down. end
Hong Kong Protests: Fires Started at MTR Entrances; Riot Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon
CNA Hong Kong anti-government protesters set fire to shops and hurled petrol bombs on Sunday (October 27), after riot police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands in the Kowloon area. end
Baghdadi Dead AGAIN? For Real or Mandela Effect?
TruNews Today on TruNews we discuss the unbelievable U.S. raid against ISIS in Syria which reportedly killed the monster with many lives, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. We detail the inconsistencies in the official script and the moves by President Trump to “secure” oil through military force and steal Obama’s foreign policy in the process. Rick Wiles, …
China Launches Central Bank Cryptocurrency DCEP
China Launches Central Bank Cryptocurrency DCEP by https://atozmarkets.com/ China launches a Central Bank Cryptocurrency DCEP and takes the lead in the crypto space. The executive vice president of the China International Economic Exchange Centre has confirmed in today’s speech about the People’s Bank of China plans. – October 29, 2019, | AtoZ Markets –China will become the …
JUST IN: Chinese Central Bank to Launch Digital Currency Called “DCEP”
This is a very significant development. But the western MSM is rather quiet on it. It is in simple term an assault on the US dollar as world reserve currency. This digital currency is asset backed (ie. gold backed). See video bottom of post, comments: “The soon to-be-unveiled digital currency will be backed by the …
China’s DCEP to Be World’s First National Digital Currency, Says CCIEE Vice Chairman
This is a very significant development. But the western MSM is rather quiet on it. It is in simple term an assault on the US dollar as world reserve currency. This digital currency is asset backed (ie. gold backed). See video bottom of post, comments: “The soon to-be-unveiled digital currency will be backed by the …
China’s Digital Payment System is Real Competition: Former Facebook Executive
CNBC Television CNBC’s “Closing Bell” team discusses Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on proposed digital currency libra with Steve Weiss, chief investment officer with Short Hills Capital, and Chris Kelly, former Facebook chief privacy officer. end
What Worked in 2008 Won’t Save Us This Time | Romina Boccia
Reluctant Preppers Despite major stock market indexes hitting record highs and official government stats claiming record low unemployment, many gauges of real economic activity indicate we are on the brink of a major recession that could burst multiple equity bubbles and topple the financial house of cards. The Fed has already launched crisis measures to …
The Ugly Truth about the Federal Reserve (w/ Danielle DiMartino Booth)
Real Vision Finance Danielle DiMartino Booth, chief strategist at Quill Intelligence, sits down with Ed Harrison to discuss markets and central banks. DiMartino Booth believes we are likely on the cusp of a recession, and that this is going to drive investors to seek liquidity, safe havens, and stores of value. A former Fed insider, …
The BIS: the Bank Behind the Curtain
[image: https://www.globalresearch.ca/the-tower-of-basel-secretive-plans-for-the-issuing-of-a-global-currency/13239]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.globalresearch.ca/the-financial-new-world-order-towards-a-global-currency-and-world-government/13070]Click on image for article.
Mervyn King (Former Head of BOE) Says Central Bankers Need More Secret Meetings w/ Politicians
WallStForMainSt Mervyn King, the former head of the Bank of England, gave some very interesting comments recently in October 2019 about central bankers needing more secret meetings behind closed doors with politicians and how central bankers have pretended that there was a recovery after the 2008 financial crisis. – World economy is sleepwalking into a …
President Trump: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's Likely ISIS Successor Has Been 'Terminated'
Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot - Now he is also Dead! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2019 *CBS:** Trump says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's likely ISIS successor has been "terminated"* The likely successor to the now-dead Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is also dead, President Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. According to the president, the unidentified "number one replacement has been terminated by American troops.""Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's numbe... more »
Papadopoulos Seeks California Seat Left Vacant by Rep. Hill
George Papadopoulos, a former Trump campaign aide who was a key figure in the FBI's Russia probe, filed paperwork to run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Democrat Katie Hill.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Analysis -- October 29, 2019
A demonstrator tosses a bicycle into an improvised bonfire during an anti-government protest in Santiago, Chile. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido *Zena Chamas, ABC News Online*: *Protests are erupting around the world, but what's sparking them?* Protests have erupted around the world over the past few months, with hundreds of thousands of people from the Middle East to Asia, South America and the Caribbean calling for change. In Lebanon, protesters have recently stood together to end alleged government corruption while some one million Chileans have taken to the streets to protest class ine... more »
“The World System: Five Hundred Years or Five Thousand?” Book Review
From H-Net: https://networks.h-net.org/node/20292/reviews/21053/bentley-frank-and-gills-world-system-five-hundred-years-or-five “Bentley on Frank and Gills, ‘The World System: Five Hundred Years or Five Thousand?’ Author: Andre Gunder … Continue reading →
Has the result of the next South Australian election already been determined?
The State Government has been defeated in a key piece of legislation which could have a major impact on its ability to win a second term in 2022, and it's not land tax, writes Casey Briggs.
Inflation edges up taking some heat off RBA to raise rates
Inflation may still be weak, but edged up ahead of expectations over the September quarter and along with unemployment ticking down, the RBA will be breathing a small sigh of relief.
Guess how much Americans spend on Halloween costumes for their pets
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Halloween began as a Celtic holiday to honour the dead but now Americans spend half a billion dollars a year on costumes for their pets. Jay L Zsgorsky asks if Halloween spending is out of control.
British family to sue US Government over son's death
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The family of the British teenager killed in a crash involving the wife of an American diplomat announce they are planning to sue US President Donald Trump's Government over an alleged cover-up.
WA public schools to ban all mobile phones and other devices from next year
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The WA Government will ban students from using mobile phones, smart watches and tablets in all public schools from 2020 in a major push to reduce distraction and focus on learning.
The 1 Way Iran Could Start a War with America
*Sidharth Kaushal* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3602837/433rd-wps-integrates-with-new-6th-wps-f-35s] Impeding global shipping. *Key point:* The Straits of Hormuz are vital for global shipping and any infringement on that would provoke a strong response from Washington. The recent mining of two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, attributed to Iran by the United States, offers an important window into the strategic thinking of Iran and similarly situated regional powers. The incident is notable because the act of mining a limited number of vessels m... more »
Everything You Need To Know About India's Improved Tejas Mark 2 Jet Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* How good? *Key point:* India is looking to recoup costs, but it won't be solely relying on domestic fighter designs. In 2016 the Indian Navy rejected the domestically built Tejas jet fighter—or Light Combat Aircraft—after a troubled thirty-three years of development in which the maritime fighting branch had invested significantly. However, the Indian Navy argued that the Tejas weighed too much, and produced insufficient thrust for takeoff from the ski-jump ramp of its forthcoming aircraft carrier. But the Indian Navy hasn’t given up *entirel... more »
Scalise and Jordan Denounce 'Soviet-Style' Impeachment Inquiry
The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Politics, Americas* [image: Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speak to reporters during a break in testimony from Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, director for European Affairs at the National Security Council, as part of the U.S. House of Representatives impeachment] 'They’re trying to impeach a president behind closed doors without due process,' Scalise said. Republican congressmen ripped into House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff Tuesday following a White House national security officer’s testimony regarding the impeachment inquiry into President Dona... more »
Could Impeachment Shut Down the Government?
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: A draft of a U.S. House of Representatives resolution formally laying out the next steps in the Democratic impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, authorizing public committee hearings and the public release of transcripts of closed-door deposition] Congress is in chaos. The ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump could shut down the government since the Senate has yet to pass 12 spending bills, The New York Times reported. None of the bills have reached the Senate floor yet, and a possible impeachment trial “... more »
Stealth Savior: Why MQ-25 Stingray Drones Will Keep America's Carriers Afloat
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo courtesy of The Boeing Co. - https://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=266932, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77764158] Drones are the key to avoiding obsolescence. *Key point:* Drones will improve the attack range of increasingly-vulnerable aircraft carriers, saving flattops from becoming outdating. The Navy will choose a new carrier-launched drone at the end of this year as part of a plan to massively expand fighter jet attack range and power projection ability of aircraft carriers. ... more »
Pro-Biden Super PAC Founder Lobbied for a Foreign Country
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: The U.S. Department of Justice building is pictured in Washington, U.S., March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis] And their record on LGBT rights isn't great. A longtime Joe Biden aide who served as a registered foreign agent of Azerbaijan as recently as August formed a super PAC called Unite the Country on Tuesday, which is slated to raise millions in support of the former vice president’s campaign. Larry Rasky, a veteran of Biden’s previous two presidential campaigns and founder of the corporate lobbying firm Rasky Partners, is listed as ... more »
INTERVIEW: Dr Marwa Osman on Protests in Lebanon and Challenges Ahead
*21WIRE* | What are the immediate risks for Lebanon going forward?
More Holes in Trump’s Claims About Alleged Killing of ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi
*Stephen Lendman* | Trump’s Sunday announcement was a political stunt, and any claims are the polar opposite reality.
Flynn Update – Judge Grants Complaining DOJ Lawyers an Opportunity to File a Reply…
Yesterday, after an extensive defense motion, Judge Emmet Sullivan canceled the November 7th hearing in the Flynn case to resolve defense issues outlining how the DOJ was willfully not producing Brady evidence that would show Flynn’s innocence. Against a strong … Continue reading →
Man charged with importing 4kg of 'coma in a bottle' drug
The Queensland man is accused of importing four kilograms of the drug — also known as liquid ecastasy or fantasy — which police warn can cause vomiting, convulsions, comas, and in serious cases, death.
Costa Group shares plummet as drought, debt and oversupply take their toll
After four profit warnings in a year and a scramble to recapitalise the business, Australia's largest fruit and vegetable producer has seen investors flee for the exits after a week-long trading halt.
Confusion over health insurance still leaves us out of pocket despite review: Choice
Research from consumer lobby group Choice finds Australians purchasing some health policies are being scammed out of hundreds of dollars a year despite a Federal Government overhaul designed to simplify private health insurance.
'Disheartened, but not surprised': Bulgaria racism sanctions slammed
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Sanctions issued to Bulgaria after its fans were found to have engaged in racist behaviour in a match against England are slammed as "embarrassing" and "clearly not working".
Game of Thrones creators say they're too busy to work on Star Wars
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David Benioff and DB Weiss will leave their Star Wars project to concentrate on their deal with Netflix, while a Game of Thrones spinoff project is also in doubt.
Sydney home claimed under 'squatting laws' on market, could sell for $1.6m
An inner-west residence property developer Bill Gertos claimed under "squatting laws" is on the market, and real estate agents say it could be worth as much as $1.6 million.
Lebanese PM quits as anti-government protests turn violent
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Lebanon's prime minister Saad al-Hariri resigns, saying he has hit a "dead end" in trying to resolve a crisis unleashed by huge protests against the ruling elite, plunging the country deeper into turmoil.
Langton, Calma to help shape Indigenous voice to government
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The Government appoints Marcia Langton and Tom Calma to help shape a federal Indigenous advisory body amid criticism it's watering down efforts to enshrine a voice to parliament in the constitution.
'We unreservedly apologise': Woolies admits underpaying staff up to $300m over nine years
Woolworths apologises for underpaying thousands of its workers over the past decade, but the Fair Work Ombudsman says it will still consider prosecuting the supermarket giant.
Protesters pepper sprayed as rally targets mining conference again
Police use horses and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators outside a mining conference in Melbourne as protesters again try to prevent people from entering the venue.
Drive like a girl: Women breaking down barriers in motorsport
Meet the women challenging the stereotype of 'female drivers', and proving that rallying is not just a sport for hoons and rev heads.
'Playing in the rain like a big kid': Drought-stricken property owners overjoyed by Queensland rain
Residents in central west Queensland are rejoicing after overnight storms brought patchy downpours to their drought-stricken properties, with the highest total recorded east of Blackall.
Dams benefit big irrigators, but cost communities, taxpayers, and the environment
Ross and Ian grew up as third-generation kids on the Murray River at Mildura. The river they love has changed dramatically in their lifetimes, and they say more dams aren't the answer to the drought.
Could Boris Johnson lose his own seat in the election?
Given his profile as Prime Minster, and the rarity of sitting leaders losing their seats, it's unlikely the Conservative Party leader will lose his, but in the shadow of Brexit nothing is a given, writes Samantha Hawley.
World News Briefs -- October 29, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Britain set for December 12 election to break the Brexit deadlock* LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will hold its first December election in almost a century after Prime Minister Boris Johnson won approval from parliament on Tuesday for an early ballot aimed at breaking the Brexit deadlock. After the European Union granted a third delay to the divorce that was originally supposed to take place on March 29, the United Kingdom, its parliament and its electorate remain divided on how, or indeed whether, to go ahead with Brexit. Johnson, who had promised to deliver Brexit on O... more »
Did Trump Tweet About Banning ‘Fake Boos’ in Public?
In some ways, it's a bit too easy to create fake tweets.
Oct. 29:Uglier Days
I am beginning this on Sunday, Oct. 27. I have just listened to a speech to the UN General Assembly delivered by Donald Trump. What a liar! and what a fool! And it just spun out with almost every sentence a lie. (He even had a line there in defence of the National Rifle Association, saying allowing Americans to carry guns protects the nation!) There was a lie in almost every sentence. His U.S. job figures showed rising prosperity. In fact, those rising figures don't exist. Unemployment is high. But the U.S., like Canada, does not count those who have been out of work for a long peri... more »
6 Ways Trump Has Sold Out AmericaOne of Donald Trump’s main...
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
*6 Ways Trump Has Sold Out America* One of Donald Trump’s main campaign promises was to put “America First” and defend American interests above all else. It was a theme that riled up his base at rallies across the country, but this has turned out to be yet another big lie. At every turn, he has sold out America for his own personal interest. Instead of putting America first, here are 6 ways Donald Trump has put himself first: 1) *He has encouraged foreign powers to interfere in our democracy.* Trump is using the power of the presidency to encourage foreign leaders to interfere... more »
After denying records exist, DOJ releases communications between Strzok and Ohr
Judicial Watch announced today it received through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit 13 pages out of 42 responsive pages of communications between former FBI official Peter Strzok and Department of Justice official Bruce Ohr. The DOJ previously claimed it could
Bernie Has Some Good Ideas About Pot
Bernie did really well in Detroit Sunday afternoon. The audience was very enthusiastic as he explained the platform he was running on. And one of the planks he spoke about was marijuana legalization. His key points: • Legalize marijuana in the first 100 days with executive action • Vacate and expunge all past marijuana-related convictions • Ensure that revenue from legal marijuana is reinvested in communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs • Ensure legalized marijuana does not turn into big tobacco That last two points got particularly huge applause. His platform emphasized tha... more »
Turkish-backed forces allegedly capture 14 Syrian soldiers in northeast Syria
The Turkish military and their allied militants allegedly captured 14 soldiers of the Syrian army in the northeastern part of the country, the Al-Arabiya TV channel informed, citing Kurdish sources. “The Turkish army and the formations loyal to it have captured 14 soldiers of the Syrian army in the Tell Tamer settlement,” the TV channel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants launch new attack against Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants launched a new attack against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the northwestern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate. According to a military source in northwestern Al-Hasakah, the Turkish-backed militants attacked the Syrian Army’s troops around the town of Aniq Al-Hawa. This attack by the Turkish-backed “Syrian National […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army unearths web of ISIS tunnels in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unearthed a large web of tunnels on Tuesday belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in the Deir Ezzor Governorate. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military unearthed the web of tunnels in the town of Al-Quriyah in the eastern countryside of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia says ‘no confirmation’ Baghdadi was killed
Moscow has not received official confirmation of the elimination of leader of the Daesh* terrorist group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, spokesman for the Russian President Dmitry Peskov stated. “No, we have no confirmation”, Peskov said in response to a corresponding question. However, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a day earlier the Kremlin believes it will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Artillery shells fired from Turkey nearly hit Russian troops in Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Artillery shells fired from Turkey on Tuesday nearly hit the Russian military personnel that are deployed at the border city of Al-Derbasiyah, local field journalists reported. According to the reports, the artillery shells landed in area near the Russian military, prompting the latter’s personnel to seek cover. In a short […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian and Turkish troops meet at the Syrian border: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – The Russian and Turkish armed forces were filmed on Tuesday meeting at a crossing near the Turkish-Syrian border. The two forces were filmed sharing a friendly greeting before discussing border security and their coordination in this safe zone. As part of the new Sochi agreement that was established earlier this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Baghdadi’s replacement has been ‘terminated’ by US troops: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the “number one replacement” for the Daesh* leadership had been eliminated by American forces. Trump tweeted: “Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. Most likely would have taken the top spot – Now he is also Dead!” He didn’t […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Can the Senate Subpoena the President?
Suppose the House impeachment managers subpoena the President in the Senate trial. Would he be legally obligated to obey and be questioned? The Chief Justice may have to decide this issue. An impeachment trial is not a criminal trial, where the privilege against self incrimination applies. The Senate proceeding is more analogous to a civil trial, where there is no such privilege unless the testimony in question might plausibly lead to criminal charges. As far as I know, neither President Johnson nor President Clinton were subpoenaed in their trials. I'm not sure why. The managers ma... more »
Pelosi and House Dems moving to floor vote on inquiry
Nancy Pelosi released a “letter” on October 28, 2019 to Democrats on her House Speaker site. Below are the few highlights. Apparently she prefers not to write to the entire citizenry even though she is supposed to represent all of the USA because it begins addressed to “Dear Democratic Colleague”. The relevant part of the short letter is the following: “This resolution establishes the procedure for hearings that are open to the American people, authorizes the disclosure of deposition transcripts, outlines procedures to transfer evidence to the Judiciary Committee as it considers pot... more »
How Can We All Hear That the World is on Fire?
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (IPS) - Andrew Bovarnick is Lead Natural Resource Economist and Global Head of UNDP's Green Commodities ProgrammeThe annual rhythm of the United Nations year peaks with the General Assembly in September. One month on, it's a good time to reflect on this year's gathering which was remarkable for its focus on fighting climate change, the transforming effect of one 16 year old girl telling it like it is, and the way people heard her words in a way they haven't heard before. Read the full story, “How Can We All Hear That the World is on Fire?”, on globalissues.o... more »
Mother Earth’s Café Dares Climate Crises in India
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
SHILLONG, India, Oct 29 (IPS) - The sun has barely risen when Phlida Kharshala shakes her 8-year-old grandson awake. He hoists an empty cone-shaped bamboo basket on his back, sets the woven strap flat across his forehead and off they go into the wilderness. Read the full story, “Mother Earth’s Café Dares Climate Crises in India”, on globalissues.org →
Diversity Summit Asks How Industries Can Create Better Pipelines
"Diversity Matters" showcased a series of conversations about diversity in the workforce, from engineering labs to doctors’ offices to Congress to the corporate world. Headliners included Assistant Speaker Rep. Ben Ray Lujàn and actor Maulik Pancholy, known for his role in the hit sitcom “30 Rock.”
ADD YOUR NAME: Kick Monsanto Off Campus!
Organic Consumer Association is asking for signatures to a petition in favor of extending a temporary glyphosate ban at the University of California. TAKE ACTION: Ask University of California President Janet Napolitano to make all UC campuses glyphosate-free and all-organic by 2025! Then, join the national Herbicide-Free Campus campaign. Whenever students join a movement, they […] The post ADD YOUR NAME: Kick Monsanto Off Campus! appeared first on Health Nut News.
DC Court of Appeals Issues Emergency Stay Blocking Release of Grand Jury Material to HJC…
It’s a good thing the DOJ did not wait for a ruling from Judge Howell. Instead, a three-judge panel of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an emergency stay blocking the release of the Mueller grand jury materials … Continue reading →
Scalise and Jordan React to House Resolution Rules for Impeachment – Schiff Instructs Witnesses Not to Answer Questions…
The Pelosi, Schiff, Nadler and Lawfare impeachment scheme was further evidenced today with Lawfare lawyers Barry Berke and Norm Eisen participating in the construction of one-sided and heavily scripted rules for an ongoing ‘impeachment inquiry’. After Jim Jordan and Steve … Continue reading →
Jokowinomics gambles with Indonesia’s democratisation
Jokowi's controversial new cabinet aims to secure buy-in from elites for large-scale economic reform. Will the wager pay off? The post Jokowinomics gambles with Indonesia’s democratisation appeared first on New Mandala.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 29, 2019
Aerial view taken Oct. 27, 2019 shows the site that was hit by helicopter gunfire near the northwestern Syrian village of Barisha in Syria's Idlib province. Omar Haj Kadour, AFP *France 24: **US secrecy on Baghdadi raid exposes distrust of NATO ally Turkey* Islamic State (IS) group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was found and killed over the weekend in northern Syria just a few miles from the Turkish border in a US raid that evaded the Turkey’s Incirlik base, in a sign of the increasing distrust between US and Turkish militaries. The compound where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was targeted ... more »
China Is Finishing Its First Large Helicopter Assault Ship
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://i.redd.it/1q6f0qcqaxo31.jpg] What will that mean for America? *Key point:* These ships function as smaller carriers and can help the PLA's Marines launch amphibious assaults. A Chinese shipyard has begun assembling the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s first big-deck amphibious assault ship, or “LHD” in U.S. Navy parlance. The incomplete hull of the first Type 075 LHD apparently is visible in June 2019 commercial satellite images of the Hudong–Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. LHDs, which combine the functions of helicopter carriers and t... more »
Lebanese Prime Minister Resigns Amidst Countrywide Protests
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Without Hariri—heir to a Saudi-linked business empire worth billions—Lebanon's remaining ruling coalition may have trouble making necessary economic reforms, as Hezbollah is under U.S. terrorism sanctions isolating it from the international economy. It started with a $13 million gift to a South African supermodel mistress and it ended with a resignation amidst nationwide protests. This has been a bad month for Prime Minister Saad Hariri—but he may be able to use his misfortune against his political enemies. “I place my res... more »
Russia Is Getting Another (Refurbished) Nuclear Battlecruiser
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=828599] A cause for alarm? *Key point: *These old Kirovs still back a punch, but they are aging and the Russian Navy is still focusing on smaller ships. The Russian navy in three years expects to receive a refurbished, upgraded *Kirov*-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser, likely doubling the fleet’s complement of the huge ships. But two other old *Kirov*s are slated for dismantling. And the Russian navy’s overall transformation into a smaller force with mostly smaller vessels... more »
Is it Friday yet? And who drank all my Scotch?
What is reality without Scotch and a muse? Eh? Continue reading →
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocide
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
(AINA) -- In a landmark vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Resolution 296, which recognizes the genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks by the Ottoman Empire during World War one.
Turkish Forces Doing 'soft' Ethnic Cleansing in Northeast Syria
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly assuring U.S. Vice President Mike Pence that his forces would not persecute religious minorities in northeastern Syria, people on the ground say minorities are being targeted.
Grammar goblins
Unmasking the imps that toy with our culture in the guerilla war on our language We see mistakes in the … Continue Reading →
Lendman: ‘Endless US Rape, Occupation and Plunder of Syria’
*Stephen Lendman* | Baghdadi alive or dead matters little - ISIS is a US creation, with its activities controlled by its Pentagon and CIA handlers.
House Dems to Vote Thursday on Impeachment Procedures, Promise “Transparency”
[image: house-dems-to-vote-thursday-on-impeachment-procedures-promise-transparency] After a three-year witch-hunt in the form of one investigation, probe, or inquiry after another, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Monday afternoon that House Democrats will vote Thursday to establish the procedures for their impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump. Having conducted all of this with dishonesty from the very beginning, Democrats now promise "transparency" as they move forward.
Roger Stone: Senate MAY Convict an Impeached Trump — and Only SEVEN Senators Have Ruled it Out
[image: roger-stone-senate-may-convict-an-impeached-trump-and-only-seven-senators-have-ruled-it-out] Conventional wisdom says that the Democrat-controlled House may vote to impeach President Trump, but the GOP led Senate would never convict. But longtime Trump friend and confidant Roger Stone has a warning: This thinking is "naïve."
This Is Our Chance
And we're game on. No point moaning and weeping as the 2017-19 parliament slips into the history books. We've got a job to do: defeat the Tories and return a government that can face up to the serious and potentially existential problems this century is throwing at us. Labour are the first out the blocks with this campaign vid. Apols for the duff quality - my video editing skills leave a lot to be desired!
Federal Judge Dismisses Military Commissions Defendant's 8th Amendment Claim
Judge Emmet G. Sullivan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed claims from a military commissions defendant alleging that he has been denied satisfactory medical care at Guantanamo Bay. The defendant, known as Abdul Hadi al Iraqi, had filed a motion to dismiss the case on multiple grounds, including alleged 8th amendment violations. Sullivan argued that al Iraqi's "allegations do not state a cognizable claim for deliberate indifference on the part of the Guantanamo medical officers." Instead, Sullivan wrote, "the allegations show that his condition h... more »
Europe will starve first, losing 1000 farms a day due to climate regulations
from Armstrong Economics The new EU Agriculture Commissioner has publicly stated that Europe loses 1,000 farms per day. He acknowledged that the EU is losing 400,000 farms per year. However, crop and livestock production in Europe is projected to decline and maybe completely abandoned Europe’s southern and Mediterranean regions due to the increased negative impacts […]
New film, Vaxxed 2 soon to screen in US, later Australia – will have big pharma in a frenzy
https://www.brighteon.com/6baad468-b7d4-4c2e-bc22-30db4ec55f53 (Natural News) The producers of Vaxxed2 — the new vaccine truth documentary highlighted at Vaxxed2.com — joined me at the InfoWars studios for an exclusive interview about the launch of this powerful film that’s set to blow the lid on the epidemic of vaccine injuries that are killing and maiming children across America (and […]
How Republicans Can Win Back the Immigrant Vote
Today’s immigrant voters are heavily Democratic, but ’twas not always so. As Open Borders explains, immigrants were almost evenly split during the Reagan era. It’s not hard to see why. At least rhetorically, Reagan nearly endorsed open borders: I’ve spoken of the shining city all my political life, but I don’t know if I ever […] The post How Republicans Can Win Back the Immigrant Vote appeared first on Econlib.
Nebraska Man Tries to Open Bank Account with Fake $1M Bill
Police are searching for a man who walked into a bank in Nebraska and tried to open a checking account with a fake $1 million bill.
Did Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib Push Socialism in Front of Empty Store Shelves?
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