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Building The Bench-- Meet Malcolm Kenyatta
Last month Malcolm Kenyatta won an open seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives against Republican Milton Street with 95.29% of the vote-- 21,382 to 1,050. This district includes parts of North Philadelphia, Feltonville, Francisville, Glenwood, Hunting Park, Kensington, Northern Liberties and West Poplar and, demographically, is 61.8% black, 25.5% white and 13.4% Hispanic. The win is being hailed as historic because Kenyatta, a third-generation activist just became the first openly LGBT candidate of color elected to the state legislature. He had a brush with fame in 2016... more »
Santa On His Way To New Mexico
Santa Claus is bringing a special Christmas gift tonight to Santa Fe. Directly from the North Pole – the polar vortex.
Introducing the World's Most Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program (Not North Korea)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Who could that be? *That can only mean one nation...* In a private email leaked to the public in September of 2016, former secretary of state and retired U.S. Army general Colin Powell alluded to Israel having an arsenal of “200 nuclear weapons.” While this number appears to be an exaggeration, there is no doubt that Israel does have a small but powerful nuclear stockpile, spread out among its armed forces. Israeli nuclear weapons guard against everything from defeat in conventional warfare to serving to deter hostile states from launchin... more »
Showdown in the Sky: America's F-22 Raptor vs. Russia's Su-57 Fighter (Who Wins?)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Here is what we can tell you... *Let the showdown begin...* The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is the king of skies—it combines stealth and eye-watering kinematic performance with a power array of sensors weapons. For over a decade since the Raptor was declared operational in December 2005, the F-22 has been unquestionably the best air superiority fighter ever built. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* But challengers are starting to appear. After emerging from its post-Soviet doldrums, Russia has developed a challenger to the mighty F-22 in the fo... more »
Shinzo Abe Strikes Back
*Richard Javad Heydarian* *Security, Asia* [image: Well-wishers wave Japanese national flags as Japan's Emperor Akihito (not pictured) appears on a balcony of the Imperial Palace during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hana] Japan's prime minister has paved a policy path that challenges China's grab for power in the Indo-Pacific region. What happens next? If there is a single figure, who has played the greatest role in bringing about the “Indo-Pacific” age, it’s arguably Japanese prime minister Shi... more »
Quandaries of the Kerch Crisis
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Europe* [image: An Ukrainian Army reservist takes part in military exercises at the Ukrainian Army training centre] The United States must act cautiously to defuse the new crisis in the Sea of Azov. The last several years in U.S.-Russia relations have witnessed a plethora of destabilizing actions on both sides, ranging from bloody skirmishes in proxy wars to the collapse of bedrock arms control treaties, and from the conduct of massive military exercises to allegations of widespread cyber-attack. For those who thought the relationship could not get ... more »
Taiwan Hacker Love Fest Tests Assumptions of European Softness on China
*Wendell Minnick* *Security, Taiwan* Despite China’s growing reputation as a cyberbully, European attendees were annoyed by suggestions that Europe, especially Germany, was “soft” on Chinese cyber espionage/sabotage posed by telecommunications companies, such as Huawei and ZTE. TAIPEI – The 2018 HITCON Pacific Conference was packed with cyber hacker specialists from around the world, making Taipei one of the most influential cyber security players. Taiwan is a leading computer and information technology developer and manufacturer with armies of hackers and cybersecurity speciali... more »
Introducing the 3 Deadliest Rifles of the U.S. Military (That Never Went to War)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * So what happenned? *Let the debate begin...* The history of the U.S. military’s small arms adoption process is filled with “what ifs.” Plenty of great firearms have been turned down, from the FN FAL to the Savage Model 1907. Here are some of the best rifles that were trialed by the U.S. military but never adopted. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* *1. The Pedersen Rifle:* The semi-automatic infantry rifle was a concept that garnered intense interest during the interwar period. While semi-automatic rifles such as the French RSC 1917 and 19... more »
Introducing Russia's New (and Quite Deadly) AK-308 Assault Rifle
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Russian weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled their new AK-308 assault rifle at the “Army 2018” expo in Moscow. *Key Point: Recycling parts of the AK-12’s efficient design is sure to reduce Kalashnikov’s overhead, but it remains to be seen if they can integrate 7.62x51mm rounds while keeping production costs sufficiently low.* Russian weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled their new AK-308 assault rifle at the “Army 2018” expo in Moscow. *(This first appeared last month.)* At first glance, the AK-308 appears to be a re... more »
"Merry Christman 2018"
Have a very Merry Christmas, folks! Trans-Siberian Orchestra, "Christmas Canon"
Next Year To Be “One Of The Hottest Years Of All Time”–Claims Pathetic Daily Mail
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The sad decline of the Mail continues apace, with this latest juvenile story: ? Forecasters warn 2019 is expected to be one of the hottest years of all time. The Met Office estimates average global temperatures for 2019 will be 1.10C…
Biologists escalate conflict over Inuit management of polar bear populations
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Yesterday, two polar bear specialists and an inept freelance journalist poured gasoline on the already-volatile issue of polar bear management in Nunavut. Quote of the day: “I think there’s a reasonable chance that the last polar bear in Canada will be shot by an Inuk hunter.” [Andrew Derocher, University of Alberta]…
Blame Everything on Climate Change
Originally posted on Science Matters: A recent editorial from Investor’s Business Daily Is There Anything Environmentalists Won’t Blame On Climate Change? As you will see, experience shows the question is rhetorical. Excerpts below with my bolds. Climate Change: CNN published a huge story saying the source of the migrant caravan wasn’t so much corrupt Central American…
A White Christmas!
Post-Christmas winter storm to bring heavy snow to the north, heavy rain/strong thunderstorms to the south, and potential travel troubles across parts of the Central U.S. beginning Wednesday. Travel likely to be very difficult, if not impossible, across portions of the middle part of the U.S. Valid Tue Dec 25 2018 – Thu Dec 27 2018 …Heavy mountain ... Read moreA White Christmas! The post A White Christmas! appeared first on Ice Age Now.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Help With Kid’s NORAD Santa Calls….
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the White House… President Trump and First Lady Melania help take calls from kids tracking Santa’s progress via NORAD’s annual Santa tracking celebration. Helping children across the country track #Santa is becoming … Continue reading →
Chief Justice John Roberts Issues Administrative Stay in Mysterious Mueller Related Case…
This is one of those instances were if CTH doesn’t write it down, our spidey senses tell us we shall regret it… There is a mysterious case in Washington DC that has perplexed almost everyone; and now Chief Justice Roberts … Continue reading →
Silent Night — 200 Years Old and Still Going Strong
[image: silent-night-200-years-old-and-still-going-strong] The 200th anniversary of the Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” brings a retrospective on the creation of the song, its spread, and its influence.
Norad Has Been Tracking Santa For Almost 63 Years
*Business Insider*: *This is why the US military has tracked Santa Claus every Christmas since 1955* * The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, lets you track Santa Claus' whereabouts on Christmas Eve. * The tradition dates back 63 years. Today, the North American Aerospace Defense Command — better known as NORAD — celebrates its 63th year of tracking Santa Claus on his annual Christmas Eve flight around the world. It's a veritable Christmas tradition in the United States. Even tech giants like Google have gotten in on the action, using NORAD's data to give kids a... more »
Countries That Banned Christmas, Past And Present
*Vintage News:* *Humbug indeed: Countries that banned Christmas, past or present* Yes, you’ve read that right. Not every part of the world dreams about a white Christmas and thinks of this as the most wonderful of the year. Two years ago, the Sultan of Brunei and Somalia led an anti-Christmas “mission” and even banned Santa hats. In fact, some countries that wholeheartedly celebrate this holiday today have a history of animosity toward the festive season in the past. When the pilgrims first arrived in the New World, they imposed a ban on Christmas, and Cromwell’s puritans did so t... more »
The Megalomaniac and the Stock Market
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
Trump doesn’t want the public to think the stock market has tanked because of Trump’s government... more »
Thousands of Christians head to Bethlehem to be in 'the place it all began'
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Christmas traditions and celebrations are underway around the world, with pilgrims flocking to Bethlehem's largest event in years while Pope Francis urges Christians to forgo greed, gluttony and materialism.
Mitch Marsh returns to Test team for Boxing Day Test as Handscomb gets the axe
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Peter Handscomb will not get the chance to play in front of his home fans in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG as selectors opt to recall all-rounder Mitch Marsh to face India.
Burglar uses Rudolph costume to help pull off 'shady scheme'
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Police in Colorado are hoping to catch a pre-Christmas burglar red-nosed, after the thief was caught on camera breaking into a business while wearing a giant plush reindeer head.
Dozens killed after gunmen storm Afghan government office
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Gunmen have raided a government building in Afghanistan's capital, killing 28 people and wounding more than 20 others in a seven-hour standoff with police, authorities say.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 21st December 2018
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
China Bans Christmas Celebrations And Decorations
Police guard a church in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, Dec. 24, 2017. Tianjin Police *Radio Free Asia:* *China Bans Christmas Celebrations Amid Nationwide Crackdown on Churches* The ruling Chinese Communist Party has stepped up a nationwide crackdown on Christians, raiding and detaining pastors and members of churches in several locations as urban authorities warn against public Christmas decorations and events. Authorities are undergoing "one of the largest crackdowns on underground Christian churches since draconian amendments to the Religious Affairs Regulations went ... more »
Christ the Everlasting Lord
Below is the text of a sermon I am preaching on Christmas Day morning to herald the coming of Jesus — the Everlasting King — into the world. One of the reasons that the Christmas story is so compelling is that the events around it were foretold or foreshadowed by people and events hundreds and even thousands of years before. The story that we hear every year, in readings and in Carols, is wonderful and memorable in itself, but it did […]
2018 In Review: $enate Majority Leader McConnell Puts A Price On Freedom And Pockets The Cash. The Whole World Is Watching, Part 5.
*by Noah* Mitch McConnell: Accomplice in Trump's betrayal of America. Call him Accomplice #1. As Majority Leader, MConnell not only pushes Trump's agenda of policies and nominations, he is Trump's eager protector, ignoring his sworn oath, saying and doing nothing to protect the United States and The Constitution. Putin and his Bots may have pushed Trump over the top, helping him win Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania with a perfectly coordinated and targeted campaign of misinformation and "fake news" that his idiot supporters still believe but Mitch the Treason Turtle has enabl... more »
Likud Fail? Netanyahu’s Coalition Collapses, New Elections Called for April 2019
*21WIRE* | More trouble is brewing for Israel's power-hungry "President for Life".
the unification of purpose that would help mankind to see reality
*Precious* Flames of My Heart, You have heard it said that spring is in the heart. As you look upon the conditions of the world it may seem a strange contrast that in the millions of years during which the Earth itself has undergone recurrent change, the consciousness of the people in their dealings with one another has remained primitive. Those who expound upon the theories of socialism as a means to achieve a better way of life for humanity should see from the examples of past ages--if they will only look without prejudice or personal pride in their own limited judgments--th... more »
U.S. Federal Judge Has Ordered North Korea to Pay $500 Million To The Parents Of Otto Warmbier
*ABC News Online:* *US judge orders North Korea to pay $500 million over Otto Warmbier's death* A federal judge has ordered rogue nation North Korea to pay more than $US500 million ($700 million) in a wrongful death suit filed by the parents of American college student Otto Warmbier. Mr Warmbier, 22, died in June 2017 shortly after he was returned to the US in a coma and showing apparent signs of torture while in custody. He had visited North Korea with a tour group when he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years of hard labour in March 2016 on suspicion of stealing a propaganda p... more »
the world of Russian psychological warfare
(Russian: Дми́трий Константи́нович Киселёв; born April 26, 1954 in Moscow )[1] alternatively transliterated *Kiselev*, is a Russian journalist. In December 2013 he was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to head the new official Russian government-owned international news agency *Rossiya Segodnya*….He is best known as presenter of *Vesti nedeli* (News of the Week),[2] a weekly news programme on the domestic *Rossiya 1* television network…. *-Dmitry Konstantinovich Kiselyov* Regarding Parkhomenko and Navalny** he has asked, "Why are they liberals? They are absol... more »
Germany’s Green Transition has Hit a Brick Wall
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Guest Blogger at Watts Up With That Even worse, its growing problems with wind and solar spell trouble all over the globe. Editor: As the Progressive Democrats force California to depend on Green Power their mistaken environmental dreams will hit the same wall that is described in this post.…
How Can So Many Scientists Be So Wrong About The Pause?
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? From GWPF: ? Using simple statistics it looked at and dismissed over 200 peer-reviewed papers that analysed the pause and concluded it was a real phenomenon. How did they, and the IPCC, get it all so wrong? Source: Clive Best Nobody…
Sudan protests : El-Bashir promises economic reforms while Khartoum prepares for a big protest on Tuesday
Just like a very bad and belated Christmas gift, Sudan current president and internationally wanted war criminal Omar El-Bashir addressed on Monday the Sudanese people in short statements via official news agency as they continue to protest against him for the sixth day in a row. In statements released by Sudanese official news agency “SUNA”, El-Bashir promised to have real “economic reforms” to “make citizens trust again the Sudanese banking system”. He also added the state would continue doing economic reforms to prove the citizens with “decent living”. He urged the Sudanese people... more »
Gin-gle all the way: Spirit-making craze sends berry sales soaring
With some help from social media, Australians with a thirst for spirits are fuelling a rush on juniper berries, with one grocer seeing demand double in the past 12 months.
Daughter sees parents killed in crash after Christmas church service in Townsville
A couple in their 70s have been killed when they were hit by a car as their horrified daughter looked on in a Christmas Eve accident in the north Queensland city of Townsville.
Woman fighting for life in hospital after hit and run in Adelaide
Police are trying to confirm the identity of a young woman suffering life-threatening injuries after a hit and run in Adelaide's suburbs on Christmas morning.
Couple wrongly accused of Gatwick Airport drone disruption hit out at treatment by police, media
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The couple, who were held in custody for two nights and the subject of intense media speculation, say the way they were portrayed was "disgusting" but close family and friends never doubted their innocence.
Lifesavers issue warning after two men drown off Victoria's Phillip Island
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Two Melbourne men, aged 45 and 20, drown on Christmas Eve, prompting lifesavers to urge people to follow warnings and stay out of dangerous waters as the state braces for a heatwave.
North Korea ordered to pay $500 million over death of US college student
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The order of the payment to the parents of American college student Otto Warmbier, who died shortly after returning from North Korea, is a symbolic victory and "significant step" in the family's journey for justice.
Kevin Spacey posts video as House Of Cards character defending himself amid fresh charges
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As news breaks that Kevin Spacey is facing charges of indecent assault and battery, the former House of Cards actor breaks a more than year-long silence by posting a three-minute monologue in character as Frank Underwood.
We’re living in a perfect climate where ice has waned due to natural processes
We’re blessed to live in these warmer times since the alternative would be far more difficult. We’re living in a perfect climate where ice has waned due to natural processes For some reason there’s always a set of controllers among humanity that can’t stand to see humans succeed and prosper. Alaska Josh 24 Dec 2018 ... Read moreWe’re living in a perfect climate where ice has waned due to natural processes The post We’re living in a perfect climate where ice has waned due to natural processes appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Militants Storm Afghan Government Building Killing 30
*Al Jazeera*: *Kabul attack: Gunmen storm government building, kill dozens* *At least 28 killed and 20 others wounded after fighters stormed government building triggering 7-hour gun battle.* Gunmen who raided a government building in the Afghan capital have killed at least 28 people - mostly government employees - in a seven-hour standoff with security forces that ended on Monday night, Afghan authorities said. More than 20 others were wounded in the latest round of bloody violence to strike Kabul. Others killed included a policeman and three of the attackers who were shot dead ... more »
The Biology and Potential Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol
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Rewinding the Clock
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/rewinding-clock?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hms-twitter-general
20 Funny Illustrations That Prove The World Has Seriously Changed For The Worse.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/20-funny-illustrations-that-prove-the-world-has-seriously-changed-for-the-worse/
The 50 Best Public Datasets for Machine Learning.
https://medium.com/datadriveninvestor/the-50-best-public-datasets-for-machine-learning-d80e9f030279
Dealing with loneliness is a health problem on par with obesity in rich countries.
https://qz.com/1048847/people-in-rich-countries-are-dying-of-loneliness-an-effect-on-par-with-obesity/?utm_source=qzfbarchive
Smoking weed ages your brain by almost 3 years
https://nypost.com/2018/08/23/smoking-weed-ages-your-brain-by-almost-3-years/?sr_share=facebook&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPFacebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow
URGENT MESSAGE About Your Future…
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Italy To Become First European Country To Allow Paid Period Leave
https://www.konbini.com/en/lifestyle/italy-first-european-country-allow-paid-period-leave/
Full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, cabbage needs to be a regular in your kitchen
With its high concentrations of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, cabbage is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. As a cruciferous veggie, in the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, it also contains glucosinolates, phytochemicals … Continue reading →
4 times better than beets for increasing nitric oxide and lowering blood pressure
By Dr. Mercola While known as a salad green with a tangy, slightly peppery kick, arugula is actually a relative of the cruciferous family, which includes radishes, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and broccoli. Like other members of this family, arugula … Continue reading →
O Holy Night…
Steadfast, unwavering, and with abiding love… I wish everyone a joyous and Merry Christmas. Luke 2-8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of … Continue reading →
Wishes For a Very Merry Christmas To All The Readers Of DMF
The turbulent and chaotic times in which we live can sometime only be tempered in us by Faith...Faith in things we do not fully understand or can explain. Christmas is one such time of temperament. A time when we exhibit what that faith calls us to be everyday. My Prayers and Warm Christmas Greetings go out to you, and all who you hold love in your heart for. I leave you with this Gift of Music. Take the time to listen. You Will Not Be Sorry. ~ Jan
Outgoing IDF Chief Warns That Iran Wants To Deploy 100,000 Fighters To Syria
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot speaks at a conference in the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya on December 23, 2018. (Eli Dassa/IDC) *Times of Israel: **IDF chief: Iran wants to deploy 100,000 fighters in Syria; we’re preventing it* Outgoing army commander Eisenkot admits failure in giving residents of southern Israel ‘feeling of security,’ but says people don’t see most of what army does. Outgoing IDF chief Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday defended the military against recent criticism of insufficient action against Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, sayi... more »
Study: Medium Chain Fatty Acids in Coconut Oil Provide Sustained Energy for Athletes
Most of us are not used to considering dietary fat as a high source of energy for all-out exercise, athletic activity, and physical labor. Energy from fat has usually been associated with stored fat within the body as a reserve for when carbohydrate energy runs out. Now a 2018 Russian study using cross-country skiers as human subjects determined medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), normally contained in only a few saturated fats, supplied immediate energy during high demand athletic endeavors. These fatty acids don’t get stored as fat, but provide sustained energy. This truth can benef... more »
The Cost of Conviction
There has always been a heavy cost borne by those who insist on speaking truths. People who defied conventional wisdom and stood up to the orthodoxy of the establishment have been labeled heretics, marginalized and brutally repressed throughout human history. However, in the age of information where the ruling elites fear bad press, draconian tactics that were used in the past to silence dissenters have evolved and taken on more subtle forms of intimidation. Nowhere… The post The Cost of Conviction appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Troops Out of Syria and Afghanistan? That’s a Good Start!
[image: troops-out-of-syria-and-afghanistan-that-s-a-good-start] We all had a big shock when, seemingly out of the blue, President Trump announced that he was removing US troops from Syria and would draw down half of the remaining US troops in Afghanistan. The president told us the troops were in Syria to fight ISIS and with ISIS nearly gone the Syrians and their allies could finish the job.
Christmas Gift From ICE: More Murderers Deported
[image: christmas-gift-from-ice-more-murderers-deported] Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed 36 illegal Cambodians out of the more than 1,500 still in the country. Two were convicted murderers. ICE also removed a Mexican murderer.
DHS Secretary: Migrants Must Await Immigration Court Decision in Mexico
[image: dhs-secretary-migrants-must-await-immigration-court-decision-in-mexico] DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that individuals entering the United States from Mexico illegally may be returned to Mexico during their immigration proceedings.
"3 Hours of Christmas Music Classics and Holiday Scenery"
*"3 Hours of Christmas Music Classics and Holiday Scenery"* It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas -- Johnny Mathis 2:15 Sleigh Ride -- Amy Grant 5:45 A Holly Jolly Christmas -- Burl Ives 8:00 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! -- Dean Martin 9:56 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year -- Andy Williams 12:29 The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole 15:41 White Christmas -- Bing Crosby 18:48 The First Noel -- All Saints Ensemble 21:24 O Little Town Of Bethlehem -- Bruce Mitchell Choir 23:40 I Saw Three Ships -- Norwich Cathedral Choir 25:47 Home For The Holidays -- Perry Como 28:40 R... more »
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Erdogan – This Should Be Interesting…
The announcement of The United States drawing down troop deployment from Northern Syria – with the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia sending in replacements to bolster the region, highlights a much larger backstory. President Obama’s February ’09 Cairo speech … Continue reading →
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading. - Gerard Di Trolio discusses the need for an active labour movement to respond to the contempt for collective action shared by the Libs and the Cons. And Nicole Goodkind reports on the Trump administration's plan to deprive workers of billions in wages by opening up new loopholes for joint employers. - Andrew Jackson debunks the efforts of right-wing propaganda mills to try to provoke tax revolts at a time when the more serious issue is a lack of revenue to address obvious social needs. - Michele Biss points out that the Libs' new me... more »
“An Advent Calendar to Beat the Devil”
*“An Advent Calendar to Beat the Devil”* by Edward Curtin “The task of setting free one’s gifts was a recognized labor in the ancient world….the spirit that brings us our gifts finds its eventual freedom only through our sacrifice, and those who do not reciprocate the gifts of their genius [daemon, personal spirit that comes to us at birth] will leave it in bondage when they die.” – Lewis Hyde, “The Gift” "In a capitalist culture of commodification, people have been reified and things reanimated. Our national artists – the advertisers – have mastered this trick. People become perso... more »
The Illusions of David Miliband
Politics is in flux and everything is up in the air, but the shifts and winding patterns of the last few years have nevertheless established two eternal truths. Back bench Tories talking a good rebellion but tripping over themselves to capitulate is one of them. And the other is the studied refusal of what was the establishment centre left to reconcile themselves with Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party. And lo as Westminster has broken up for the Christmas hols and the immediate pressure of the government's shambles dissipates, filling the void comes an avalanche of whi... more »
Enough monies for clean drinking water and basic sewage treatment for every country in the world wasted on falsified climate science?
“Environmentalists are destroying environmentalism. As a subset of that destruction, creators of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) falsified science to claim that humans are causing global warming (AGW). That false science wasted trillions of dollars and disrupted millions … Continue reading →
Russia Backs EU Pledge to Move Off the Dollar for Energy Trading
*21WIRE* | if the EU enter into a commercial agreement with Russia to trade in euros - this would spell serious trouble for the dollar.
Official Merry Christmas Posting!
Merry Christmas to All! and what I'm doing today... Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
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"We Have Only This Moment..."
"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake..." - Marie Beyon Ray
The Poet: Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”
*“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”* “Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound’s the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep... more »
Christmas Musical Interlude: ThePianoGuys, “Carol of the Bells” (for 12 cellos)
ThePianoGuys, “Carol of the Bells” (for 12 cellos) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9GtPX6c_kg
The Poet: David Whyte, “The Winter of Listening"
*“The Winter of Listening"* “No one but me by the fire, my hands burning red in the palms while the night wind carries everything away outside. All this petty worry, while the great cloak of the sky grows dark and intense round every living thing. What is precious inside us does not care to be known by the mind in ways that diminish its presence. What we strive for in perfection is not what turns us into the lit angel we desire, what disturbs and then nourishes has everything we need. What we hate in ourselves is what we cannot know in ourselves, but what is true to the pattern does not ... more »
"Seven Ways to Survive a Holiday Political Discussion"
*"Seven Ways to Survive a Holiday Political Discussion"* By Jennifer Lade "Every December, my husband and I gather with friends for a white elephant party, exchanging stupid gifts and catching up on a year’s worth of small chat. Usually, the biggest surprise is who opens the requisite phallic gift. But last year, I was caught off guard by something else. There I was, drink in one hand, gingerbread cookie in the other, when a friend started grilling me on my political stance. I defended my beliefs - free markets, individual responsibility, yada yada yada - as well as I could, but i... more »
Merry Christmas From Egyptian Chronicles
Merry Christmas from Egyptian Chronicles to all readers celebrating Christmas tonight in Egypt and around the globe. Korba street's Christmas tree in Heliopolis "Heliopolis Heritage Initiative"Here is a beautiful nice Christmas from Cairo’s Heliopolis. Merry Christmas
This Christmas, one charity is freeing Americans saddled with medical debt
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The US's notoriously inequitable healthcare system has led to the formation of RIP Medical Debt, a charity that wipes away the medical-debts of people across America.
Charities concerned over rise in middle-income families seeking Christmas relief
Charities across Australia witness a rise in the number of families, including working parents, seeking support this Christmas.
Naps over Christmas (food comas or not) can be good for you
Sneaking in an afternoon siesta on Christmas Day and throughout the holidays is the best way to recuperate from the busy year, experts say.
Christmas disaster as a third of units in 'cracked' Sydney tower deemed unsafe
Residents of Sydney's Opal Tower are told there is no risk of the building collapsing, but those living in 51 of the apartments are still not able to go home after a large crack was found on the 10th floor.
Indonesian rescuers continue survivor search as tsunami death toll nears 400
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Indonesians on the islands of Java and Sumatra continue to comb through the debris for survivors of a surprise tsunami, while others acknowledge there was little authorities could do to alert people.
Navajo President: The Winter Solstice is a Season of Giving and Celebrating
As we come together for holiday events, let’s be thankful for our health, our meals and the warm fireplaces that bring our families together. The true spirit of the season lies within sharing family time. Let’s remember to check on our elderly relatives living in rural areas and who might need firewood or just some companionship. Bring everyone to the table when having your family dinner and encourage each other to share stories from the past year. This season is a time of storytelling and listening. The winter solstice is a spiritual time for our people as the sunlight extends ou... more »
China vs. Russia (In the Air): J-20 Stealth Fighter vs. Su-57 (Who Wins?)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Here is what we can tell you. *Key point: The bottom line is that the Russians and the Chinese had different requirements and design priorities that led them to make different tradeoffs when developing their respective fifth-generation fighters.* Russia and China are both developing next-generation fifth-generation fighters as they struggle to challenge American dominance of the international system. However, the two great powers are taking somewhat differing approaches to developing these new next generation machines. Those differences are driven ... more »
What local Orthodox Churches think about Ukrainian autocephaly
Comprehensive review of Local Orthodox Churches remains mostly the same since this article was first released, but with a few updates. The post What local Orthodox Churches think about Ukrainian autocephaly appeared first on The Duran.
Meteor ramjet missile early answer to Russian hypersonic weapons
The American "Meteor" missile system is apparently hypersonic capable, though not even close to Russian competitors. The post Meteor ramjet missile early answer to Russian hypersonic weapons appeared first on The Duran.
Media heads continue to misinterpret Donald Trump
President Trump cannot be understood by people who rely on emotionism instead of reason to make decisions. The post Media heads continue to misinterpret Donald Trump appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Doesn't Understand How Anything Works, Part 7,489
Trump has come up with a novel way to fund his precious Wall. And by "novel", I mean "bearing no resemblance to anything connected in any way to reality": The Wall is different than the 25 Billion Dollars in Border Security. The complete Wall will be built with the Shutdown money plus funds already in hand. The reporting has been inaccurate on the point. The problem is, without the Wall, much of the rest of Dollars are wasted! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 24, 2018 "Shutdown money". See, by closing down the government we're saving all this money that we can redirect... more »
President Trump Says Turkey Will Eliminate Whatever Is Left Of ISIS
President @RT_Erdogan of Turkey has very strongly informed me that he will eradicate whatever is left of ISIS in Syria....and he is a man who can do it plus, Turkey is right “next door.” Our troops are coming home! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 24, 2018 *The Hill*:* Trump: Turkey’s Erdoğan vowed to ‘eradicate’ whatever is left of ISIS in Syria* President Trump said early Monday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan "has very strongly informed" him that Turkey will "eradicate whatever is left of ISIS in Syria" after the U.S. withdraws its troops from the coun... more »
Kevin Spacey Posts Bizarre Video as Assault Charge Is Announced
Spacey posted a video on YouTube titled "Let Me Be Frank" and tweeted a link to it, breaking a public silence of more than a year.
Ongoing eruption on Sicily’s Mt Etna
Europe’s most active volcano has erupted again, accompanied by more than 130 earthquakes of up to 4.3 in magnitude. According to VolcanoDiscovery.com, the eruption is still ongoing, perhaps even intensifying. A local volcanologist said it was Etna’s “first flank eruption” in more than a decade. Ash from the 3,350 meter volcano covered nearby villages, and ... Read moreOngoing eruption on Sicily’s Mt Etna The post Ongoing eruption on Sicily’s Mt Etna appeared first on Ice Age Now.
"Promise Me..."
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” - Christopher Robin to Pooh
“The Sun Is Always Shining: Remember the Sun”
*“The Sun Is Always Shining: Remember the Sun”* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM “If darkness has fallen, we know that the sun is still shining at this very moment somewhere not too far away. There are times when gloom or darkness causes us to momentarily lose sight of the light. Although it is at these times when the thought of the sun can help us. Its warm, glowing rays brighten even our thoughts, and it’s good to remember that despite appearances the sun is shining right now. We may not be able to see it at this very moment, but if clouds block our view, they are only filtering the... more »
"Why Not Despair?"
"To view our times as decadent and dangerous, to mistrust the government, to imagine that those in power as not concerned with our best interests is not paranoid but perceptive; to be depressed, angry or confused about such things is not delusional but a sign of consciousness. Yet our culture suggests otherwise. But if all this is true, then why not despair? The simple answer is this: despair is the suicide of imagination. Whatever reality presses upon us, there still remains the possibility of imagining something better, and in this dream remains the frontier of our humanity and i... more »
"17 Most Important Things To Remember in Life"
*"17 Most Important Things To Remember in Life"* by Kelsey "• Never give up on anybody; miracles happen everyday. • Be brave; even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference. • Think big thoughts, relish small pleasures. • Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly. • Never deprive someone of hope, it might be all they have. • Strive for excellence, not perfection. • Don't waste time grieving over past mistakes. Learn from them and move on. • When someone hugs you let them be the first to let go. • Never cut what can be untied. • Don't expect ... more »
Brexit Bullet Points for the American Left in 2020
*-by Tim Russo* Bernie Sanders in 2020 will face much the same headwinds in the Democratic Primary as Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour has faced since spring, 2015. As an American Clintonista who worked on all three of Tony Blair’s Labour victories, I found my radical lefty zeal of the recently converted during Corbyn’s rise. As I converted, I wrote about my Saul Off His Horse moment a lot, here, and here. So pick up a chair. Like most Americans, I myself had been reflexively Remain. The dying embers of the Third Way yet glowed in my heart as the Brexit referendum approached in Corbyn’s fi... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 12/24/18"
• Gregory Mannarino, “MELTDOWN: Things May Be WORSE Than We Think” • "The Stock Market Just Booked Its Ugliest Christmas Plunge - Ever" - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Is Blackater Coming Back?
Blackwater USA took out a full page ad in the January/February 2019 issue of "Recoil" magazine with the company's logo and a message: "We are coming." *Military.com*: *Mattis is out, and Blackwater is back: ‘We are coming’* This article has been edited to clarify that Constellis no longer trains forces at Camp Integrity and that Blackwater, if it returns, would not have a connection to Constellis. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is out. Mattis' resignation comes amid news that President Donald Trump has directed the drawdown of 2,000 U.S. forces in Syria, and 7,000 U.S. forces fro... more »
Utah medical marijuana firms could suffer as doctors hold off recommendations
Some of Utah’s biggest health-care providers are hesitant to recommend medical cannabis to qualified patients – a development that could cause the market to grow more slowly. Intermountain Healthcare, the state’s largest provider with 23 hospitals and 170 clinics in its system, has told its physicians to hold off recommending medical marijuana until guidelines are […] Utah medical marijuana firms could suffer as doctors hold off recommendations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis REIT investing $25 million in Illinois medical cannabis grow facility
Innovative Industrial Properties, a San Diego real estate investment trust (REIT) serving the medical marijuana industry, is spending up to $25 million to acquire and a lease out a property in Illinois that is slated to be used as an MMJ cultivation and processing facility. Innovative Industrial Properties, which trades on the New York Stock […] Cannabis REIT investing $25 million in Illinois medical cannabis grow facility is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
We’ve always had propaganda, but “fake news” is relatively new—and from the left
According to Sharyl Attkisson, who has researched and tracked it, fake news is relatively recent. [image: image] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa7QvcKYGZA&feature=share The fake news meme began with Obama about a month before the 2016 election and the media ran with it--aggressively fact checking every word Trump said or tweeted, but not his opponents. Then came the calls for Big Tech to fact check. Was it a campaign to shape our news, by labeling website and stories "fake?" Follow the money. The money behind the first story by a non-profit First Draft (shortly before Obama's s... more »
Christmas Musical Interlude: John Lennon, "So This Is Christmas"
John Lennon, "So This Is Christmas"
“The Christmas Truce of 1914”
*“The Christmas Truce of 1914”* by Simon Rees “You are standing up to your knees in the slime of a waterlogged trench. It is the evening of 24 December 1914 and you are on the dreaded Western Front. Stooped over, you wade across to the firing step and take over the watch. Having exchanged pleasantries, your bleary-eyed and mud-spattered colleague shuffles off towards his dug out. Despite the horrors and the hardships, your morale is high and you believe that in the New Year the nation's army marches towards a glorious victory. But for now you stamp your feet in a vain attempt to ke... more »
Will “No Deal” Brexit Cause “Horrible Chaos” as Globalist Elites Claim?
[image: will-no-deal-brexit-cause-horrible-chaos-as-globalist-elites-claim] The Project Fear II propaganda campaign is in full swing, as globalists try to scare British voters into reversing Brexit, the 2016 referendum decision to exit the European Union.
ObamaCare Cost-Cutting Program Costing Lives
[image: obamacare-cost-cutting-program-costing-lives] An ObamaCare program designed to save money by reducing hospital re-admissions may also be costing thousands of lives, according to a new study.
Judiciary Committee’s Democrats’ Christmas Message: Committed Catholics Unwelcome on Federal Courts
[image: judiciary-committee-s-democrats-christmas-message-committed-catholics-unwelcome-on-federal-courts] Pro-abortion leftists on the court are particularly hostile to Catholic nominees. The occasion of the latest smear was the Democrats’ questionnaire sent to Brian Buescher, whom President Trump picked to serve on the on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska.
Merry Christmas!
My favourite piece of Christmas Eve music...
Mother harasses service animals after being told she can’t pet them
Can you believe some people? Did you guys see this last week? Apparently, after being told she and her child could not pet a working service dog, a mother came back and harassed a couple of people who were training their service animals. RELATED STORY: CNN: Delta Air Lines bans young puppies and kittens as […] The post Mother harasses service animals after being told she can’t pet them appeared first on Health Nut News.
Can't imagine a world without love....
*My year end thoughts* Hollywood and Madison Avenue are good at what they do, one must admit, they train our minds, make us laugh and cry as they stick it to us, the neon gods We are branded meat Mr. Big is feasting on us but don't worry there is a pill for heartburn How about a pill for heartbreak? MB and I have been singing the blues for the past week. I play an old blues three-chord progression on my guitar and we make up stories about our 'moving' experiences as we sing along. It's been a wonderful gift and a great way to stay close and let go of tension. We are packing, ... more »
Looking Toward 2019 from Christmas
The stock market has been plunging, due in party to the sort of hysteria that plages that particular marketplace. Because of that, there have been people who are predicting immediate doom. I have a slightly different take. We enjoy freedom of speech (sorta), freedom of religion and the ability to worship or not based on our own faith. There are disturbing trends in the way people live their lives, and the tendency to worship money and goods more than God - but that's been going on since Cain slew Able. It all comes down to being kind, a humble and a contrite heart and following th... more »