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Paradise - "You call some place paradise, kiss it goodbye" - The Eagles Prophetic Song
*"The Last Resort" - from the Album "Hotel California"* Blogging colleague Northerntruthseeker linked to a post by alternate blogger John Kaminski today that reminded me of something that occurred to me when I was following the recent California "wild" fires that destroyed several communities, including the ironically named "Paradise", California. *Paradise, California - after the 2018 "Wild" Fire* I remembered that the Eagles had written a song years ago about Paradise. Today I looked it up and have linked the video above and the lyrics below: Please watch, listen and read,... more »
The Results of a Pincer Movement of Leftist Educators and a Bias Media - An Epidemic of Anti-Americanism
Millennial poll: America ‘racist,’ not ‘great,’ Obama better than Washington *Younger Americans are turning on the country* and forgetting its ideals, with nearly half believing that it isn’t “great” and many eyeing the U.S. flag as “a sign of intolerance and hatred,” according to a new and disturbing survey. Those who came of age under former President Barack Obama also have a larger-than-life view of the 44th president and feel that he had a “bigger impact” on the United States than the father of the country and leader of the Revolutionary War, former President George Washington... more »
Trump’s Crucial Test at San Ysidro
[image: trump-s-crucial-test-at-san-ysidro] For Trump, the die is cast. Not only are border security, the wall, and his pledge to halt the illegal invasion of his country what got him elected, they appear to be a primary argument for his re-election.
Trump-Xi Showdown in Buenos Aires Begins Friday
[image: trump-xi-showdown-in-buenos-aires-begins-friday] The sideshow at the G20 meeting that begins on Friday in Buenos Aires is likely to become the main event: a face-to-face meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Why potatoes may suddenly be toxic for you
Any product made with potato will henceforth be subject to added scrutiny before it can receive The Non-GMO Project’s verification stamp. The reason? The now widespread prevalence of genetically engineered (GE) potato in the U.S. food supply. The first-generation GE Innate® potato, developed by J.R. Simplot Co. and branded simply as White Russet™, was approved […] The post Why potatoes may suddenly be toxic for you appeared first on Health Nut News.
French President Macron Calls Anti-Tax Protestors Thugs. Will Hold Consultations But Will Not Cut Fuel Taxes
*France 24:* *France’s Macron announces national consultation after ‘yellow vest’ protests* Faced with violent anti-government protests, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would not back down on controversial fuel tax hikes as he announced a blueprint for France's transition to cleaner energy. The French president's energy roadmap comes as he is facing fractious "yellow vest" protests by citizens angry over fuel tax increases designed to finance green initiatives. Macron acknowledged widespread anger expressed by protesters over the last 10 days, but said he woul... more »
I'M SURE WE'VE UNEARTHED ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF FOX'S INTERVIEW SCRIPTING
At the Daily Beast, Maxwell Tani reports that parts of an interview segment with former EPA administrator Ryan Zinke were carefully scripted to Zinke's specifications: In one instance, according to emails revealed in a Freedom of Information Act request submitted by the Sierra Club and reviewed by The Daily Beast, Pruitt’s team ... approved part of the show’s script.... In May 2017, Pruitt’s staff wanted to set up an interview to discuss how the then-administrator was interested in helping communities his team claimed were “poorly served by the last administration.” And so then-EPA... more »
US Nixed FBI Checks on Staff at Migrant Teen Detention Camp
The Trump administration announced it would open a temporary shelter for up to 360 migrant children in this isolated corner of the Texas desert.
‘SpongeBob’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dies at 57
"SpongeBob SquarePants" creator Stephen Hillenburg has died at age 57.
Another Obama Green “Success” Story Bites the Dust
Six Years Ago Obama Promised to Buy a Chevy Volt. Now It Is Dead General Motors announced Monday that it would cease production of the hybrid electric plug-in Volt and its gas-powered sister car the Cruze. The announcement came as part of a larger restructuring by the car company as it seeks to focus production … Continue reading "Another Obama Green “Success” Story Bites the Dust"
Expanding Awareness in a Gradual Ascension – Part 3/3
It’s the impermanence of the chakra system that I want to draw attention to.
The Guardian: Manafort Held Secret Talks With Assange In Ecuadorian Embassy
*The Guardian:** Manafort held secret talks with Assange in Ecuadorian embassy, sources say* Trump ally met WikiLeaks founder months before emails hacked by Russia were published Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort held secret talks with Julian Assange inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London, and visited around the time he joined Trump’s campaign, the Guardian has been told. Sources have said Manafort went to see Assange in 2013, 2015 and in spring 2016 – during the period when he was made a key figure in Trump’s push for the White House. *Read more* .... *Upda... more »
Herramienta ciudadana para pedir al Parlamento Europeo el voto negativo para el tratado comercial UE-Japón (JEFTA)
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
27-Nov-2018 La campaña 'No a los tratados de comercio e inversión', de la que forma parte Ecologistas en Acción, ha lanzado una herramienta ciudadana para enviar correos electrónicos a eurodiputadas y eurodiputados españoles pidiendo su voto negativo al tratado comercial UE-Japón (JEFTA)
El nuevo NAFTA se firmará en la cumbre del G20 y el Gobierno analiza el impacto local
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
27-Nov-2018 Se trata del T-MEC, que se rubricará el viernes 30, posiblemente en Costa Salguero.
World News Briefs -- November 27, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he boards the Marine One helicopter to begin his travel to Mississippi from the White House in Washington, U.S. November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Reuters:* *Trump will meet leaders of Russia, Japan, Germany, Argentina at G20: White House* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will have bilateral meetings with the leaders of Argentina, Russia, Japan and Germany when he and the American delegation go to Argentina for the Group of 20 summit later this week, a White House spokeswoman said on Tuesday. Trump is... more »
Mt. Ida College Sued by Three Former Students
Three former Mt. Ida College students have filed a lawsuit against the college, former administrators and trustees, claiming they were victims of misrepresentation, fraud and invasion of privacy. Mt. Ida College students were forced to find another institution to attend after the school closed in May as a result of merger discussions with Lasell College. […]
University of Maryland Faced with Adenovirus Outbreak
One week after a freshman at the University of Maryland died from complications related to the adenovirus, the university reported the disease has affected three more students. Eighteen-year-old Olivia Paregol died on Nov. 18 at Johns Hopkins Hospital after being in and out of the hospital after developing a cough and then pneumonia earlier in […]
Small-Scale Model of Booker T. Washington Monument to be Restored
After Tuskegee University (TU)’s most well-known campus landmark, the Booker T. Washington Monument was renovated in April, the small-scale model of the sculpture is now being remodeled. Since the monument was placed on the campus in 1922, the statue had gathered tons of layers of grime, tree sap and other impurities, according to a Tuskegee release. […]
Medical Experts Push for Cultural Competency Awareness
Dr. Francis Lu is a medical messenger. He travels to medical schools around the country spreading the importance of “cultural competence.”
Chick-fil-A No Longer an Option at Rider University
After polling its student body about what restaurant they wanted on campus, Rider University, a private institution located in central New Jersey, removed Chick-fil-A as an option based on the restaurant being “widely perceived to be in opposition to the LGBTQ+ community.” Rider administrators sent a letter to the campus community stating that they intended […]
Polio Vaccine - Soon With No Refrigeration Needed
A polio vaccine that doesn't require refrigeration could be used all over the world, and that would bring an end to the devastating disease. With just 22 reported cases worldwide in 2017, the highly infectious disease, which causes lifelong paralysis and disability mostly in young children, is on the brink of complete eradication. Yet in Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Syria and Pakistan, countries where vaccination rates are spotty, young children remain at risk. read more
A European Army Obeying US Interests Will Only Incentivize More Imperialism and Military Corruption
By Federico Pieraccini The idea of creating a common army for the countries of the European Union has been repeatedly proposed by numerous advocates of... more »
The Crown Prince May Build Himself a Nuclear Kingdom
*Ronen Dangoor* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Trump administration should keep a close eye on Saudi Arabia’s nuclear connections and activities. The horrific murder of Jamal Khashoggi shed light on the reckless and dangerous decisionmaking process of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MbS). In addition to the latest crisis The *New York Times* recently published a story about how the prince’s closest security personnel sought to hire private foreign companies to assassinate senior Iranian officials—an act that could have trigger a regional military co... more »
Ukraine Should Not Be a Member of NATO
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Washington should stop adding to the Alliance new members who are security liabilities. Another day, another crisis in the relationship between Russia and Ukraine—and another powerful reminder why the latter should not be inducted into NATO. Washington has nothing at stake worth going to war over who has access to the Sea of Azov. The latest confrontation between Moscow and Kiev occurred when Russian vessels blocked Ukrainian vessels from moving into the shallow body of water between the two nations through the Kerch Strait. Kie... more »
Why Cuba Isn't Getting Much from Russia or China
*Scott B. MacDonald* *Economics, Americas* [image: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel exchange documents following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 2, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov] Moscow and Beijing want to see market reforms but Havana isn't budging. In November 2018, Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel ventured to Moscow, where Russian president Vladimir Putin warmly greeted him. In many respects, Diaz-Canel’s visit had an echo of the Cold War days, when Fidel Castro was a welcome guest of Kremlin leadership. Although R... more »
After Election, Taiwan’s Grand Strategy Is in Doubt
*Charles I-hsin Chen* *Security, Asia* [image: Taiwanese Coast Guard Administration guard demonstrate a machine gun on the docks of the 3000-ton] Has Taiwan's New Southbound Policy reduced its reliance on China? Not yet. If the best reason to explain President Tsai Ing-wen’s landslide victory in the 2016 Taiwan election was her opposition to the economic integration between Taiwan and China, then the remedy she vowed was the New Southbound Policy (NSP). In her inauguration, she declared the pursuit of more economic engagements with South and Southeast Asian Countries, plus Austr... more »
Giving Tuesday is out of control—at least in my e-mail
It’s about 1:00 p.m. (updated at 4:30) on Tuesday and so far I’ve received e-mail requests to donate for “Giving Tuesday” from these entities/organizations. At some point during the year, I probably get a news notice or information from most of them, but to hear from all in one day is a bit overwhelming. There are maybe 3 or 4 I’ve never heard of so there must be a “sucker” list going around. This one from Stop Predatory Gambling was interesting. "Americans are expected to lose $118 billion of their personal wealth to commercialized gambling in 2018. Many of these citizens, some... more »
Interview: Laura Endicott Thomas- Control, Coercion and State Education
*"When direct oppression is no longer possible, deliberate dumbing down will do just as well."* *Managed to listen to this interview last week.* *Education is not about educating. It's about 'socializing'. The edu-indoctrination system does not hide this fact. But, have you ever considered what it means to be "socialized"? * *Socialized: to make (someone) behave in a way that is acceptable to their society.* * Who or what is the deciding factor's in what is acceptable to society?* *There is a whole lot of edu-indoctrination that is not acceptable in my opinion. Doesn't enrich an... more »
Caravan Analysis
*The Caravan from Honduras* Living system analysis is useful in many situations. In a living systems analysis, the caravan was a complex living system. Nothing about it looks spontaneous or unorganized. It was well financed and effective as a living system. Its ultimate purpose will not be known until the leaders and backers are identified and questioned. I reached out to friends in the office of the Mexican Secretary of Defence and offered to bring my little group to bear on answering those questions for them, operating ex-officio but with the knowledge and backing of Mexico, on t... more »
Taiwan's Pro-Independence Party Loses to Pro-China Kuomintang Party
[image: taiwan-s-pro-independence-party-loses-to-pro-china-kuomintang-party] The pro-"One China" Kuomintang Party defeated pro-Taiwanese independence candidates across Taiwan.
Arctic Breaks Ice Ceiling
The remarkable growth of Arctic ice extent continues with a new development yesterday, as shown by the graph below. Note that as of day 330, Nov. 26, 2018, Arctic ice extent exceeds the 11 year average reached at month end. At 11.08M km2, it is 400k km2 above the average for day 330. It […]
Don’t Base Policies on Climate Hysteria
Noah Rothman writes at Commentary: Climate Hysterics and Their Advocates Satisfying histrionics never solved anything. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Exhuming this [fourth National Climate Assessment] report from its early grave, NBC’s “Meet the Press” focused on it extensively—probing lawmakers about the issue and devoting a panel segment to the political implications of its […]
Black Sea Face Off: Is Ukraine Provoking War With Russia?
Why does it seem like each time Presidents Trump and Putin look like they might start communicating there is a "crisis" that threatens war? Are the neocons manipulating things? The latest dust-up between Ukrainian gunships and the Russian military in the Kerch Strait comes just as Trump and Putin are set to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming G-20 Summit meeting. Coincidence? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Major Psy-Op in Europe Exposed: UK Government Tramples on Values It Vowed to Protect
[image: undefined] Those who have been saying that the West has turned Russia into a scapegoat to be blamed for each and every thing that goes wrong have been proved right. We have witnessed concocted stories invented to denigrate Moscow that have gone viral as directed by the secret services. The UK, the country that is spearheading the anti-Russian information campaign, offers a good example that illustrates how this is being done. An online group of hackers known as Anonymous has just revealed covert UK activities in the EU. According to the documents released by that group, Lond... more »
US Foreign Policy Has No Policy
[image: undefined] President Donald Trump’s recent statement on the Jamal Khashoggi killing by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince might well be considered a metaphor for his foreign policy. Several commentators have suggested that the text appears to be something that Trump wrote himself without any adult supervision, similar to the poorly expressed random arguments presented in his tweeting only longer. That might be the case, but it would not be wise to dismiss the document as merely frivolous or misguided as it does in reality express the kind of thinking that has produced a foreign pol... more »
Iowa Council Gives Final Approval to ‘Toy’ Firearms Ban
A city council in northwest Iowa has banned people from carrying some types of "toy" firearms.
Desert Detention Camp for Migrant Kids Still Growing
The Trump administration announced in June it would open a temporary shelter for up to 360 migrant children in this isolated corner of the Texas desert. Less than six months later, the facility has expanded into a detention camp holding thousands of teenagers — and it shows every sign of becoming more permanent.
Belgium Investigates Doctors Who Euthanized Autistic Woman
Belgian officials are investigating whether doctors improperly euthanized a woman with autism, the first criminal investigation in a euthanasia case since the practice was legalized in 2002 in the European nation.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 27, 2018
This video grab taken from footage of local media Kerch Info on Nov. 25, 2018 shows Russian aircraft flying over the Crimean Bridge that spans the Kerch Strait, a narrow strip that links the Azov and Black seas, as a Russian ship blocks the strait, after Russia fired on and then seized three Ukrainian ships on Nov. 25, accusing them of illegally entering its waters in the Sea of Azov. Photo by AFP *Kyiv Post:* *If Russia wages all-out war, non-NATO member Ukraine is on its own* BRUSSELS – After almost five years of Russian war against Ukraine, tensions are higher after Russian Co... more »
The Same Company Facebook Uses to Censor Alt Media is Openly Helping Saudis Spin Khashoggi Murder
[image: khashoggi] The Atlantic Council is the official organization that advises Facebook on who should be censored and they're aiding a murderous terrorist state in spinning the horrific murder of Khashoggi. The post The Same Company Facebook Uses to Censor Alt Media is Openly Helping Saudis Spin Khashoggi Murder appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
New Bill to Require Gov’t Review of Social Media Accounts, Search Engine History to Buy a Gun
[image: gun] A new bill would require citizens wishing to buy a gun to undergo a state sanctioned audit of their social media accounts and search engine history. The post New Bill to Require Gov’t Review of Social Media Accounts, Search Engine History to Buy a Gun appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
EXCLUSIVE: Police Shoot Unarmed Boy Who Was a Passenger During a Traffic Stop, Confiscate Cellphones
[image: boy] During a routine traffic stop, a police officer in Idaho shot a 16-year-old boy in the stomach as he laid on the ground, according to witnesses. The post EXCLUSIVE: Police Shoot Unarmed Boy Who Was a Passenger During a Traffic Stop, Confiscate Cellphones appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Aid and Diplomacy, Not Tear Gas: How to Address the Central American Migrant Crisis
On Sunday, the US Border Patrol fired tear gas into Mexico at migrants, including children, attempting to enter the US near the San Ysidro border crossing between Tijuana and San Diego. The use of a chemical weapon banned in war against families rightly provoked widespread condemnation (Border Patrol agents also used pepper spray against migrants […]
Homo Sacer at the US-Mexico Border
Giorgo Agamben, an Italian political philosopher, warns against the condition of "homo sacer" when human life is denied basic rights afforded citizens. We can see how people are stripped of basic human rights in many social contexts, but the most recent chemical assault against impoverished immigrants seeking refuge at the US-Mexico border is a particularly poignant example. I'm ashamed that President Trump encouraged the border patrol to act aggressively and violently against poor and impoverished people, including and especially small children. The US has a direct role in de-s... more »
Biggest Congressional Upset Of 2018: Kendra Horn From Oklahoma City
Probably the biggest surprise last Tuesday was in Oklahoma City, where Democrat Kendra Horn beat Republican incumbent Steve Russell in a race that virtually no one was following. First of all, everyone agrees that OK-05 is a "safe" Republican district; she will be the first Democrat to represent the district since the 1975. Russell is a garden variety Trump rubber-stamp and Horn was just some nothing-special Democrat in what looked like a vanity campaign. Not a single poll showed her even close; in fact, not a single poll showed the race in single digits. The last one before electi... more »
Trump Blasts Mueller & “Angry Democrats” – “Go Back To The Clinton Foundation”
Trump referenced the FBI's shuttered investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. The post Trump Blasts Mueller & “Angry Democrats” – “Go Back To The Clinton Foundation” appeared first on The Duran.
Soros’ “Open Society” Driven Out Of Turkey Amid Probe Into Terrorism Ties
Soros' Open Society Foundation is formally withdrawing from Turkey. The post Soros’ “Open Society” Driven Out Of Turkey Amid Probe Into Terrorism Ties appeared first on The Duran.
Russian South Stream 2.0 Comes Out Of The Shadows
Even in 2021, before South Stream comes fully on stream, Russian gas transit via Ukraine can fall to below 10bcm per annum. The post Russian South Stream 2.0 Comes Out Of The Shadows appeared first on The Duran.
Surveillance Cameras Equipped With Thermal Imaging Allow Police To Identify People By Their Gender, Body Size And Skin Color
By MassPrivateI BriefCam’s “Transforming Video into Actionable Intelligence” allows law enforcement and retailers to secretly identify people by their gender, body size, color,... more »
Security Handover In Diyala Allows Islamic State Areas To Rebuild
(New York Times) The London School of Economics and Political Science’s Middle East Centre recently posted a story by Zmkan Ali Saleem, Mac Skelton and Christine van den Toorn on security in the disputed territories of northeast Diyala after federal forces took over in the wake of the 2017 Kurdish independence referendum. There are now various security forces working separately of each other, which is helping the Islamic State rebuild in the area. One area focused upon was Jalawla which is split between the Kurds and Hashd. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) used to run the dis... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 27
1980 Iranian Op Morvarid began to destroy Iraqi oil terminals in Gulf and attempted to destroy Iraqi navy Iranian commandos landed at 2 Iraqi oil terminals and destroyed them ending Iraq’s ability to export oil from Basra 2 Iranian ships then waited at mouth of Shatt al-Arab to bait Iraqi navy to come out of its bases Sank 3 Iraqi boats 1983 Truck bomb hit Baghdad killing around 100 Iraq blamed Iran and said it would retaliate (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq b... more »
Turkish military ‘neutralizes’ 12 PKK fighters in northern Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Turkish military allegedly ‘neutralized’ 12 members of the Kurdish-led Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) during their attacks in northern Iraq and southeast Turkey this week. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, their air force conducted several airstrikes over Iraq’s Zap and Metina regions, inflicting at least four casualties in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army hammers southeast Idlib after jihadist attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful attack on southeast Idlib this afternoon after the jihadist rebels carried out an assault near the Abu Dhuhour Airport. According to a military source in nearby Hama, the Syrian Arab Army heavily targeted the jihadist-held trenches inside the towns of Al-Taman’ah, Jarjanaz, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Three US troops killed in Afghanistan blast
Three US service members have been killed and another three wounded in an improvised explosive device blast near the Afghan city of Ghazni, the NATO Resolute Support mission said. A US civilian contractor was also wounded in the blast, and is being treated along with the military personnel. The latest casualties bring to 11 the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Several jihadists killed during disastrous attack in northeast Latakia
For the second time in the last two weeks, the jihadist rebels attempted a special operation to sneak behind the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) front-lines and ambush the troops near the Hama-Latakia axis. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels were attempting to infiltrate the Syrian Army’s lines at the town of Jubb Al-Ahmar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanon receives first batch of arms from France
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Lebanese Army received their first batch of arms from France after an agreement was made between the two countries earlier this year. According to reports from Beirut, the Lebanese Army received ten VAB HOT Mephisto armored vehicles fitted with anti-tank missile launcher turret, 95 HOT powerful anti-tank missiles, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Al-Zinki commander killed by unknown assailants in northern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – One of the main commanders of Harakat Nouriddeen Al-Zinki was found dead on Tuesday after he went missing several days ago in the Idlib countryside. According to opposition activists, unknown assailants killed the Al-Zinki commander Mohammad Al-Sayyed in the northern Idlib town of ‘Uqayrbat. Al-Sayyed had disappeared ten days ago […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses Ukraine of ignoring orders stop
Ukrainian sailors, interviewed by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) after the standoff near the Crimean coast, admitted they deliberately violated Russian borders while trying to pass through the Kerch Strait. The FSB has claimed in a statement that the naval standoff in Crimean waters was a “provocative act of the Ukrainian Navy executed upon direct orders by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels suffer heavy casualties in failed special operation in northern Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – For the second time in the last two weeks, the jihadist rebels attempted a special operation to sneak behind the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) front-lines and ambush the troops near the Hama-Latakia axis. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels were attempting to infiltrate the Syrian Army’s lines at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Army sets first observation point in northern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:45 P.M.) – The Army of the United States has installed its first observation point along the Turkey-Syria borders but without deploying additional troops. The first observation post was established near Tall Abyad in Raqqa province near the Turkish border. The US military intends to establish 5 points in the area between Kobani […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
9th Iran Airshow begins on Kish Island (video)
The ninth edition of Iran’s Kish Air Show kicked off on the southern island of Kish in the Persian Gulf on Monday. The air show is set to run until November 29. Several high-ranking officials, including Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami, Iranian Air Force Commander Aziz Nasirzadeh and Head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organisation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers weapon cache in northern Homs
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:15 P.M.) – A new depot containing weapons and ammunition has been recently found by the Syrian authorities in the northern countryside of Homs province. The uncovered cache includes large quantities of assault rifles, hand grenades, in addition to explosive materials and IEDs. The cache was uncovered somewhere near Talbisah town, located roughly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mike Espy Biography from the US Congress (He served in the US House of Representatives from 1987-93)
Screen grab from Espy debate: https://www.c-span.org/video/?454630-1/mississippi-us-senate-debate Wicker talking for Hyde-Smith after debate http://youtu.be/EYcEwkIKX0k Espy answering questions after debate http://youtu.be/udKFnvlUZZM Mike … Continue reading →
Cindy Hyde-Smith Is Trump First; Mike Espy Is Mississippi First – Which Is More Appropriate For A US Senator Representing Mississippi?
Former Democrat Cindy Hyde-Smith reached so far across the isle that she became a Republican, apparently from opportunism, and perhaps … Continue reading →
The Afro-American Sons & Daughters Hospital, Yazoo City, Mississippi – Brainchild Of Mike Espy’s Grandfather, Thomas J. Huddleston
We hope that if Mike Espy is elected US Senator, that he might lead in healthcare innovation, like his grandfather, … Continue reading →
Temer Approves Pay Raises for Supreme Court Justices in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Michel Temer sanctioned on Monday (November 26th) the polemic wage increase of Brazil’s Supreme Court Justices as well as the country’s Attorney General. The controversial bill received a lot of criticism from the public at large as well as public officials. “There is […] The post Temer Approves Pay Raises for Supreme Court Justices in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Norwegian Airlines to Fly Direct from London to Rio for US$615
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This morning, November 27th, Norwegian Airways announced it will offer non-stop flights between London Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport for just US$306.22 each way. The low-cost carrier is betting on long-haul routes, and will offer four weekly trips starting March 2019. The Norwegian […] The post Norwegian Airlines to Fly Direct from London to Rio for US$615 appeared first on The Rio Times.
For Sale: 6BR/3 Bath, R$19.8 Million, Joá with Panoramic view of Rio
Fabulous Bed & Breakfast house in JOA with panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro. FURNISHED (Optional) Price: R$19.8 million Total Size: 467 m2 /5027 SQft Located at the best UPSCALE neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro Best location in JOA 6 bed/3 bath 1 loft space with bathroom Infinity pool with spectacular panoramic view of Rio […] The post For Sale: 6BR/3 Bath, R$19.8 Million, Joá with Panoramic view of Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
For Sale: 2BR/2.5 Bath, 2 Garage, R$1.2 million, Ipanema
Great 2 bed apartment in Ipanema, with 2 Garage Spaces Priced: R$1.2 million 2 1/2 Bath 75 m2 square meter / 800 SQft Open kitchen Spacious dinner and living room Balcony Condo with all amenities Pool Jacuzzi Dry/wet steam sauna Massage room Gym Block away from Ipanema beach (Arpoador) Please feel free to contact us […] The post For Sale: 2BR/2.5 Bath, 2 Garage, R$1.2 million, Ipanema appeared first on The Rio Times.
3 U.S. Service Members Killed And 3 Wounded In Afghanistan Roadside Bomb Blast
*USA Today:* *3 American service members killed in Afghanistan roadside bombing* Three American service members died Tuesday when a roadside bomb exploded in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, the worst tragedy yet in a deadly month for U.S. forces in the war-torn country. Lt. Ubon Mendie, a spokesman for the U.S. forces, said in a statement that three other service members and one American civilian contractor were injured in the blast. The wounded were evacuated and were being provided medical care, Mendie said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack near the city of Ghaz... more »
Leftist Border Narrative Fails; Border Cops Confirm Migrant Attack
[image: leftist-border-narrative-fails-border-cops-confirm-migrant-attack] Try as they might, left-wing politicians and celebrities can’t lie or spin a false narrative about the migrant attack on the U.S. border on Sunday.
A Greens Juice Cleanse is Heart Healthy
Are you tired, gaining wait, have poor sleep or lack energy? If so, you are like millions around the world. But get ready for an incredible way to reset the system. Enter, The Greens Juice Cleanse. Before we get into the “Hows”, let’s talk about why. The following may come as a shock, but the […] The post A Greens Juice Cleanse is Heart Healthy appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
NYT: Scientists look to vaccines in the war on E. coli
Shousun C. Szu, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health, wants to vaccinate ALL INFANTS against the E. coli bacteria: “Dr. Szu of the health institutes said a better approach would be to vaccinate people so their immune systems could dispense with the bacteria before they had a chance to multiply and release their […] The post NYT: Scientists look to vaccines in the war on E. coli appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: Doctors, patients raise alarms about cancer linked to breast implants
When Michelle Forney’s breast started swelling and itching, doctors told her she had mastitis, a common infection, and treated her with antibiotics. When she discovered that she, in fact, had a rare form of lymphoma and that it was probably caused by her breast implant, she was both furious and frightened. Forney is just one […] The post NBC: Doctors, patients raise alarms about cancer linked to breast implants appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: Autism prevalence now 1 in 40 US kids, study estimates
A survey of parents across the United States estimates that one in 40 children has autism spectrum disorder, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. In other words, the condition was reported in 2.5% of children, representing an estimated 1.5 million kids ages 3 to 17. A report released this year by […] The post CNN: Autism prevalence now 1 in 40 US kids, study estimates appeared first on Health Nut News.
BIW Advent vigils
Please join us as we hold a light in the darkness at the Advent Vigil for Disarmament at Bath Iron Works. We will gather across from the BIW Administration building on Washington Street in Bath from 11:30 am till 12:30 on the four Saturdays of Advent, December 1, 8, 15, 22. We stand with signs calling for the end of the building of weapons of mass destruction by General Dynamics in Maine. We stand in opposition to the production of the Arleigh Burke class of Aegis destroyers and the new Zumwalt stealth destroyers which will cost well over $4 billion each. It is time to end the c... more »
Gratis...The last post, and the last word in the religious debate on the forum
Does Edam cheese come from the Edomites? It's not bad. Or maybe it came from the line of Seth and was originally called Setham Cheese before those fukers yeah those Edomites stole the recipe and killed every mother fucker. Dam those fukcre to hell. FUC I WANNA SPIRTUAL FIRCKING BLOOD BATH. WHERE DO I EFFING SIGN? Note" Ive tried to use the original 1512 Anglo Saxon syntax where appropriate (I've been studying the language for 3 decades, My Book "Where the Fuck did FucK Come From" can be down loaded for free + $79.95 for posting and handling yourself.) + I have a mild form of INTERN... more »
TRIBAL FICTIONS: Rachel Maddow visits the past!
*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018True belief informs her:* Through the miracle of On Demand, we watched last Tuesday night's Maddow Show after returning from Thanksgiving. We were struck by the string of tribal pleasures provided in the opening segment. We'll return to one such pleasure tomorrow. First, though, let's consider Henry Petersen. Maddow pounded Petersen pretty good during her opening segment, then in an interview session. Petersen was a ranking member of the Justice Department during the Nixon presidency, and Maddow is committed to the tribalized otherization of everything ... more »
Globalist Fake Revolution Part 1 (Climate Change Agents)
Mark Windows, Piers Corbyn, Sandi Adams and Frances Leader discuss how manufactured protests are being used by the globalists to advance their “Sustainable Development” and the UN Agenda 2030 Global Action Plan
Not blowing up the casino is costing us $600,000
November subscription drive We had great fun at our subscription drive party Sunday. A couple of photos: It was a wonderful night, with a large crowd, and everyone seemed happy. I enjoy hosting the annual subscription party, not just to have fun and meet people, but also to acknowledge that this enterprise would not exist […]
The World Is At a Showdown Moment — A New Paradigm vs. the Entire Geopolitical Apparatus in the West
[image: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko [UNIAN Information Agency]] The provocation launched by the government of Ukraine on Sunday — deploying three military ships into Russian territory without the required notification — has achieved the intended results. Russia seized the ships, Poroshenko declared martial law, and Nikki Haley spread her usual filth at the UN Security Council, blaming Russia for an "outrageous violation of sovereign Ukrainian territory," and "another reckless Russian escalation," while claiming to be speaking for the President. She was not — in fact, Presid... more »
Caravan Migrants Explore Options after Tijuana Border Clash
Many among the more than 5,000 Central American migrants in Tijuana were urgently exploring their options amid a growing feeling that they had little hope of making successful asylum bids in the United States or of crossing the border illegally.
It’s a Twitter War: Doctors Clash with NRA over Gun Deaths
The photos from doctors came quickly and in succession: blood-stained operating rooms, blood-covered scrubs and shoes, bullets piercing body parts and organs.
Trump Backs Use of ‘Very Safe’ Tear Gas on Crowd of Migrants
President Donald Trump is strongly defending the U.S. use of tear gas at the Mexican border to repel a crowd of migrants that included angry rock-throwers but also barefoot, crying children.
He's his own biggest fan
Here's a great video of a collie getting all excited at a video of his own performance in a competition. Good thing he never learned how to clap his paws - he'd have worn them raw by now! Peter
The start.me redesign is now live
Last week we announced the promising redesign of our online service: a new header, new menus, a faster and easier way to add content. We invited our users to go see for themselves. We listened to your feedback, we checked and double checked our code, and now it’s ready. As of today, you can enjoy… Read More Read More
Human Rights Watch Wants To Charge Saudi Crown Prince Salman With War Crimes When He Arrives At The G20 Summit This Week In Argentina
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a meeting in Egypy on Monday afternoon *Daily Mail:* *Argentina is considering charging Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman with war crimes and torture if he attends G20 summit in Buenos Aires* * Activist group Human Rights Watch issued a writ to a federal prosecutor * It recommends Mohammed Bin Salman is charged for human rights abuses * HRW cites the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and alleged incidents in Yemen war * It is unclear whether there is enough evidence to charge Bin Salman this week * The G20 conference gets underway in th... more »
Rising Crimea Tensions Mar Trump-Putin Meeting
Of course, an open western military intervention can be ruled out. But the danger lies in the Ukrainian hardliners drawing encouragement from the Western support to stage more provocations against Russia that might lead to a conflict. A flare-up in Donbass between the Ukrainian army and the separatists (backed by Russia) also cannot be ruled out. The post Rising Crimea Tensions Mar Trump-Putin Meeting appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
An Analysis On Britain's Defense And Security Options After Brexit
*Steve Maguire, RCD:* *Great Britain’s Options After Departing the European Union* *National Security Situation:* Great Britain will leave the European Union in March 2019 ending decades of political and economic integration. This has left Britain at a strategic crossroads and the country must decide how and where to commit its military and security prowess to best achieve national objectives. *Background: * Britain is a nuclear power, a major North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally, head of a Commonwealth of Nations, and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Co... more »
Dairy push for Peru FTA to be signed
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
27-Nov-2018 Failure to ratify the Peru-Australia free trade agreement this year will cause major agricultural industries to miss out on improved market access and tariff cuts, says the country's peak dairy group.
Venezuela pays miner $425 million in move to safeguard Citgo
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
27-Nov-2018 Venezuela made an partial payment of a settlement designed to resolve a $1.2 billion arbitration award to a bankrupt Canadian gold miner that's laying claim to the assets of the parent of refiner Citgo Holding Inc. if it's not paid in full.
Revisiting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
One year ago, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons won the Nobel Peace Prize for its advocacy that contributed to the first legally binding treaty ban of nuclear weapons: the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, also known as the nuclear ban treaty. If and when it enters into force, the TPNW will legally bar treaty parties from—among other prohibited activities—possessing, developing, acquiring, testing, stockpiling, transferring, stationing, or threatening the use of nuclear weapons. It will also be illegal for treaty parties to “assist, encourage or ind... more »
Terrifying Times For Climate Alarmists
The global warming scam is collapsing real-time, right in front of our eyes. This must be terrifying to academics, journalists and politicians whose livelihood depends on lying about the climate. DMI Modelled ice thickness
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Ukraine government places Donbass combat troops on full alert
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko may be ramping up tension to either boost his popularity, or to bypass elections under Martial Law. The post Ukraine government places Donbass combat troops on full alert appeared first on The Duran.
Oversea U.S. Bases Are Vulnerable To Massive Missile Attacks
Reuters *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *Study This Picture Closely: It’s the U.S. Military's Worst Nightmare* While the United States has fretted over the possibility of a few North Korean ballistic missiles hitting the West Coast, China and Russia have amassed huge stockpiles of guided weapons that endanger American bases. *“Investing in non-kinetic and kinetic systems effective against the growing threat of cruise missile and UAV attacks would create more robust defenses for the theater bases that DoD continues to rely on for its operations.”* U.S. missile defense has focus... more »
DAVID BROOKS: IT'S A GOOD THING INSTITUTIONS ARE STILL RUN BY THOSE HORRIBLE MERITOCRATS!
David Brooks writes today about the menace of the kids: When I meet someone who runs an organization in a blue state, I often ask: Do you have a generation gap where you work? The answer — whether the person leads a college, a nonprofit, a tech company, an entertainment company or a publication — is generally the same: Yes, and it’s massive. The managers at these places, who are generally 35 and above, are liberals. They vote Democratic and cheer on all the proper causes of the left. But some of the people under 35 are not liberals, but rather are militant progressives. The older pe... more »
He Misses The Big Picture
GM is pulling out of Oshawa. And Doug Ford has rolled over. Martin Regg Cohn writes: No premier can force GM to cry uncle. But for reasons understood only by Ford, he has given up on the Oshawa decision, deferring to GM’s claim that it is final and irrevocable. GM is not rolling up its Oshawa operations because it’s bankrupt — the company still earns billions in profits. No, this multinational is strategically re-engineering its own rebirth by wisely reinvesting in low-emissions vehicles that are the next consumer wave. Where does Ford’s Ontario fit into that investment horizon? ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Chinese Scientists Creating CRISPR Babies "I'm Not Going To Agree That I Lied": Corsi Rejects Mueller's Plea Deal, Plans To SueGM will stop building cars at 3 North American factories and cut its salaried workforce by 15% in 2019 as it shifts to electric and self-driving cars Russia confirms it fired at Ukrainian ships in major escalation of Crimea tensions Ukraine Declares Martial Law As Russia Refuses To Release Captured ShipsForget Jim Acosta, Matt Taibbi Explains Why You Should Care About Julian AssangeIn "Unprecedented Move", Parliament Seizes Facebook Document... more »
Today is Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday was established in 2012 to "counter the cultural trend of overspending and commercialism by focusing instead on a cause that you believe in." I suppose because it follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday the two most commercialized gift orgies on the planet. But does it? Or does it just rearrange the gifts that generous people would give anyway, and expose us to less worthy organizations? Is it one more layer of bureaucracy between us and the non-profit, charity or parachurch organizations we've been supporting? "Giving Tuesday" creates a flood in my e-mail, and I can ... more »
Nothing ruins a relationship like politics
On Facebook, Christopher Buckley writes: “It has long been my dour and sour view that you don't get to make good friends later in life because they don't have the same background or share the same experiences as the ones you've had with old friends... Well, my best friends died. (From living large. We should all be so lucky.) Other friends, shockingly, have unfriended me because I believe in reason and they, passionately, in unthinking madness. But I will tell you now that I was very wrong about what the length of a friendship means. I am very glad to know everyone I have met ... more »
Here come the climate scares
In the run-up to the annually grand UN climate change summit, this time in Katowice, Poland, we can expect the usual deluge of scary climate stuff. The post Here come the climate scares appeared first on CFACT.
Morrissey Plays in Rio at Lapa’s Fundição Progresso on Friday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Friday, November 30th, former ‘The Smiths’ front-man Morrissey will take to the stage at the Fundição Progresso in Lapa. Friday’s concert will be the alternative music icon’s first visit to the Cidade Maravilhosa in three years. He is currently touring South America in support […] The post Morrissey Plays in Rio at Lapa’s Fundição Progresso on Friday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Misc: eBook ‘The Gallant: Chinese Gentleman Spy (in Portuguese)
Read the eBook THE GALLANT: CHINESE GENTLEMAN SPY (Portuguese Version) 2017 USA IBA Finalist Award for Thriller/Adventure ONLY ONE MAN CAN SAVE THE WORLD. Thomas Chan is a British-born Chinese man who unofficially serves the British government, helping them fight terrorism in situations where they cannot be directly involved. Supported by a group of ten […] The post Misc: eBook ‘The Gallant: Chinese Gentleman Spy (in Portuguese) appeared first on The Rio Times.
The U.S. Navy Wants An Arsenal Of Hypersonic Weapons
An artist’s conception Ohio-class guided missile submarine launching Tomahawk Land Attack Missile *USNI News:* *Navy Developing Prompt Global Strike Weapon that Could Launch from Sub or Surface Ship* ARLINGTON, Va. – The Navy has stood up a program office within its Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) to address the conventional prompt global strike mission the Pentagon has handed to the sea service, the SSP director said recently. Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, speaking earlier this month at the annual Naval Submarine League symposium, said each service will field some sort of hypersonic ... more »
The Legal Shape of Resistance
The past two years have witnessed a remarkable burst of NGO activity on the left, as new groups established after the 2016 election have joined forces with longstanding civil liberties and civil rights organizations to resist President Trump. Constitutional scholars have followed (and, in some cases, participated in) many of these initiatives with keen interest. To understand the larger phenomenon, however, the most relevant body of law is not constitutional law but nonprofit tax law. How exactly is the “resistance” being structured, subsidized, and constrained by the Internal Rev... more »
Dead Frozen Sea Turtles In A Warm Ocean? Contradiction
*Of course the agenda pushing media is pretty much ignoring the deaths of all these sea turtles. Washing up on the eastern shores of the US. Some of them frozen. That's what you do when reality doesn't fit the agenda- Ignore it, in favour of pushing the desired narrative.* *Really just a handful of news reports when compared to anything pushed AGW rebranded as 'climate change' * *Cape Cod Times * *WELLFLEET — Low temperatures and high winds killed most of the more than 80 turtles that washed ashore Thursday morning in Brewster, Orleans and Eastham.* *Jenette Kerr, communications coo... more »
London Times: Russia To Change Its Nuclear Doctrine To A 'First Strike'
*Yahoo News:* *Russia is about to give Vladimir Putin the power to launch nuclear strikes first* Vladimir Putin could be given the power to launch nuclear strikes first under plans to change the law in Russia. Currently Russia’s military doctrine bans the initial use of nuclear weapons unless Russia is threatened by weapons of mass destruction. But senators in the Federation Council have reportedly recommended that Russia should be allowed to retaliate with nuclear weapons if the country is attacked by conventional, “non-nuclear strategic weapons”. The move comes after Donald Tru... more »
Introducing the U.S. Army's New Plan to Wage War (Against Russia)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Army’s new “Vision” for future war calls for a fast-moving emphasis on long-range precision fire to include missiles, hypersonic weapons and extended-range artillery -- to counter Russian threats on the European continent, service officials explain. *Long-range surface-to-surface fires, many contend, could likely be of great significance against an adversary such as Russia - a country known to possess among most advanced air defenses in the world. Such a scenario might make it difficult for the US to quickly establish the kind of air supremacy need... more »
Meet the U.S. Army's 5 Next Super Weapons (Russia and China Should Worry)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Here are five that we will likely see in the coming years. The U.S. Army already fields an impressive array of weapons. But as the U.S. Army prepares itself for potential conflicts against high-tech Russian and Chinese armies, the Army is working on a slew of new systems ranging from tanks to missiles. The result will be the gradual disappearance of the familiar weapons born during the Cold War -- the Abrams tanks and Apache helicopters -- that symbolize America's arsenal. In their place will be a new generation of weapons. Here are five that we will... more »
Why It Might Be Impossible for Russia's S-300 or S-400 to Kill an F-35 or B-2 Bomber
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * While there is broad agreement that these newer air defenses do make it harder for stealth platforms to remain fully undetected, there are a variety of reasons why actually destroying a stealth platform - and completing the entire “kill chain” - will remain extremely difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish. Despite the loud and fast-growing chorus of analysts, critics and weapons developers who continue to raise the question as to whether stealth technology may slowly be becoming obsolete, some senior weapons developers are citing some ways current... more »
What Napoleon Can Teach Western Land Forces About Winning Hybrid Wars
*Franz-Stefan Gady* *Security, Europe* To strengthen the resilience of European and U.S. armies, further restructuring and realignment of land forces at the operational level in order to create a disruptive new force structure built around autonomy— akin to what Napoleon Bonaparte achieved in the early nineteenth century with his corps system—will be required. “‘*Vous voyez le malheureux Mack*, (You see the hapless Mack’)” was purportedly how Austrian general Karl Mack von Leiberich introduced himself to Russian field marshal Mikhail Kutuzov at the latter’s field headquarters in... more »
Prehistoric Tools And Weapons Emerged In East Asia 170.000 Years Ago
The tools (pictured), known as a 'Levallois stones', were a distinctive type of stone knapping developed by our ancient ancestors *Daily Mail:* *Prehistoric 'Swiss Army knife' used to spear enemies, scrape rocks and dig holes reveals complex tools emerged in East Asia 170,000 years ago* * Levallois cores developed in Africa and Western Europe 300,000 years ago * Until now, this was not believed to have emerged in Asia until 40,000 years ago * Scientists say the carved stone tools are a sign of more-advanced tool-making A prehistoric 'Swiss Army knife' used to spear, slice, s... more »
If We're LUCKY, Trump's Economy Will End In Recession, Not Something Worse
Former California Congressman David Dreier (R) could've been a contender. Except for the homophobia. Closet case Denny Hastert, then GOP speaker, named him Majority Leader for half an hour, but when the House Republican leaders started melting down over the "gay thing," Hastert relented and gave it to a perpetually tanned alcoholic instead. Poor Dreier; he worked so hard before bumping into a glass ceiling he never imagined would end his career. He retired soon after and moved to a couple of fancy digs in Malibu and Beverly Hills, a million light years away from his old district. I... more »
Experts: Parliament Can't Force A Second Referendum per Guido Fawkes
This https://order-order.com/2018/11/27/experts-parliament-cant-force-second-referendum/ from Guido Fawkes misses, maybe deliberately, the obvious: 'Constitutional experts Vernon Bogdanor and Lord Kerslake both agree that there is no way for Parliament to force a second referendum without a cooperative executive. Professor Bogdanor confirms that as the Withdrawal Agreement is a treaty, Parliament can either ratify it or not. "A referendum amendment would have no effect on its own, to have a second referendum you need legislation which in 2015 took seven months to get through Parlia... more »
US Climate Assessment Ignores Inconvenient Hurricane Data
By Paul Homewood The Daily Caller points out one of the “surprising” omissions from the new US Climate Report: There’s been “no trend” in the number and intensity of hurricanes hitting the continental U.S. and the normalized damages caused by such storms over the past 117 years, according to a new study. […]
Met Office: If At First You Don’t Succeed … Double Down
By Paul Homewood Andrew Montford on the new set of UK Climate Predictions: The Met Office has today released the latest iteration of the official climate predictions that it periodically issues to the country. The last iteration, UKCP09, provided considerable entertainment to climate watchers, after Nic Lewis discovered a major error in the […]
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*Fruits of College Indoctrination* Much of today’s incivility and contempt for personal liberty has its roots on college campuses, and most of the uncivil and contemptuous are people with college backgrounds. Let’s look at a few highly publicized recent examples of incivility and attacks on free speech. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his wife, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, were accosted and harassed by a deranged left-wing mob as they were leaving a dinner at Georgetown University. Sen. McConnell was harassed by protesters at Reagan National Airport, as well a... more »
Toddler among nine rescued from dinghy off Dover coast per BBC News
The BBC report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-46356204 that: 'An 18-month-old child is among nine people rescued from a dinghy in the English Channel, the BBC understands. A lifeboat was called at about 04:30 GMT after the 3m-long vessel was spotted by a fishing crew off Dover. A Border Force boat picked up the suspected migrants and brought them to Dover at about 05:30 where they were handed over to immigration officials. Some 123 people have reached the Kent coast so far this month, most claiming to be Iranian.' Some might say that the ongoing invasion is picking up s... more »
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*An aging America: Old people will outnumber children for the first time in the country's HISTORY* *This is an old scare. It treats as permanent trends that may not be permanent. The major cause of the birth dearth among white women would seem to be mainly a delay of birth, not a cessation of birth. Where women once tended to have children in their teens and 20s, it is now often in their 30s. So once all those delayed births start happening, the statistics should look very different.And an older population is not a total disaster. In some places already the retirement ag...more »
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*Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Compares Migrant Caravan To Jews Fleeing Holocaust* *As usual, she is being brainless. The central Americans in the caravan have asylum already -- in Mexico. They are in no danger where they are. The Mexican government even has a resettlement scheme for them which some of them -- likely the genuine refugees among them -- have accepted. Those remaining in the caravan are simply economic migrants, trying to steal access to assets and systems in the USA built up by others* New York Democratic Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday compared member... more »