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Trump-- The New Anti-War Champion?
*by Reese Erlich* Last week President Donald Trump surprised the world, and much of his own staff, by announcing plans to pull over 2000 US troops out of Syria. Then he said he would cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan in half. In response, Secretary of Defense James "Mad Dog" Mattis and special envoy to Syria Brett McGurk resigned. Conservative Republicans denounced Trump. The foreign policy establishment in general went bonkers, claiming Trump was endangering national security. Some liberals and progressives were confused. They want to see a withdrawal of troops from un... more »
U.S. Commanders Recommend Kurdish Fighters In Syria Keep U.S.-Supplied Weapons
*Reuters:* *Exclusive: U.S. commanders recommend letting Kurdish fighters in Syria keep weapons* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. commanders planning for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria are recommending that Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State be allowed to keep U.S.-supplied weapons, four U.S. officials said, a move that would likely anger NATO ally Turkey. Three of the officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the recommendations were part of discussions on a draft plan by the U.S. military. It is unclear what the Pentagon will ultimately recommend to the ... more »
Merkel: EU States Must Prepare to Hand National Sovereignty Over to Brussels
Merkel: EU States Must Prepare to Hand National Sovereignty Over to Brussels by Virginia Hale, https://www.breitbart.com/, 23 Nov 2018 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that European Union (EU) member states must be prepared to transfer powers over to Brussels at a debate on the ‘tensions’ between globalisation and national sovereignty. – “Nation states must today […]
Inside the Temple of Covert Propaganda: The Integrity Initiative and the UK’s Scandalous Information War
Inside the Temple of Covert Propaganda: The Integrity Initiative and the UK’s Scandalous Information War by Mohamed Elmaazi and Max Blumenthal, https://grayzoneproject.com/ The Grayzone entered the carefully concealed offices of a covert, British government-backed propaganda mill that is at the center of an international scandal the mainstream media refuses to touch. – Recent hacked documents have revealed an international […]
Who Was Secretly Behind America’s Invading and Occupying Syria?
Who Was Secretly Behind America’s Invading and Occupying Syria? by ERIC ZUESSE, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ The invasion and occupation of Syria by tens of thousands of jihadists who were recruited from around the world to overthrow Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, was financed mainly by US taxpayers and by the world’s wealthiest family, the Sauds, who own Saudi Arabia and the world’s largest […]
Israel Tampered With Video of Strike That Killed Two Palestinian Boys, Investigators Say
Israel Tampered With Video of Strike That Killed Two Palestinian Boys, Investigators Say by ROBERT MACKEY, https://theintercept.com/ A PAINSTAKING RECONSTRUCTION of a series of Israeli airstrikes that killed two Palestinian boys on the roof of a building in Gaza City this summer suggests that Israel’s military tampered with its own surveillance footage of the attack, possibly to conceal evidence that […]
Oops, France Did It Again! EU Allows Paris Near-Traditional Budget Breach for 2019
Oops, France Did It Again! EU Allows Paris Near-Traditional Budget Breach for 2019 by https://www.rt.com/ Brussels has warned France that it will not tolerate its off EU limits budget beyond 2019, while saying that President Emmanuel Macron has “lost authority” after his concessions to Yellow Vests protests. – Paris had to admit last week that its […]
Washington Just Injected Serious Cash and Weapons into Ukraine’s Far-Right Regime
Washington Just Injected Serious Cash and Weapons into Ukraine’s Far-Right Regime by Finian Cunningham, https://www.mintpressnews.com/ It doesn’t seem to bother US lawmakers that the government of Ukraine is dominated by Neo-Nazi demagogues and paramilitaries who worship Stepan Bandera and other Ukrainian collaborators in the Third Reich’s Final Solution. – Oh, what a lovely big stocking-filler for the […]
UFOs, Aliens & Steven Greer
“Aliens” = Fallen Angels & the Nephilim. RT America Published on Dec 28, 2018 Jesse Ventura and Doctor Steven Greer answer social media questions from the viewers. They discuss the Pentagon’s UFO program and submarines that allegedly track underwater UFOs. end
Kurdish-Syrian Alliance is Best Way to Fight ISIS – Max Blumenthal
RT America Published on Dec 28, 2018 President Trump’s decision to pull US troops out of Turkey came as a surprise to the Kurds, US allies in the region. But the plot thickens as Kurds turn to President Assad and the Syrian government for protection against Turkey. Investigative journalist Max Blumenthal joins to explain how such […]
Merkel Urges EU States to Give up Sovereignty to Brussels ‘in Orderly Manner’ – Reports
Merkel Urges EU to Give up Sovereignty to Brussels ‘in Orderly Manner’ – Reports by https://sputniknews.com/, 22 Nov 2018 Earlier, Chancellor Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to continue supporting Franco-German efforts to strengthen a “sovereign Europe” amid concerns that the European Union was at a “crossroads” regarding its future role in the world. – […]
Bob Kudla: A Den of Vipers
SGTreport Published on Dec 27, 2018 The stock market is bouncing back from its worst December in history, is the bottom in – or are the banksters just flexing their muscle by illustrating their ability to crash the markets or raise them at will? Also, as the currency crisis spreads around the world, will precious metals […]
Something Big Crashed into Uranus Which Made the Planet Lopsided
nemesis maturity Published on Dec 26, 2018 Uranus is a lopsided oddity, the only planet to spin on its side. Scientists now think they know how it got that way: It was pushed over by a rock at least twice as big as Earth. Detailed computer simulations show that an enormous rock crashed into the seventh […]
Fake Russian Bot Operation is Linked to a Firm that Tracks… ‘Fake Russian Bots’
RT Published on Dec 28, 2018 The US state of Alabama is looking into a discredited pro-Democratic Party operation, and whether it illegally impacted on the Senate race there back in 2017. The operation involved more than a thousand fake Russian-language Twitter accounts, designed to appear as if they were backing a Republican rival. READ MORE: […]
Bob Hawke reveals 'terrible health' as he tips Labor to win election
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The former prime minister says his 10th straight appearance at Queensland's Woodford Folk Festival will likely be his last, before sharing his confidence in Labor's ability to win next year's federal election.
Acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz dies aged 79
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Israeli author Amos Oz, one of the country's most widely acclaimed writers and a pre-eminent voice in its embattled peace movement, has died after a battle with cancer, his family announces.
'I don't know if I have a skeleton left in my closet': Angelina Jolie hints at move into politics
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The campaigner on refugees, sexual violence and conservation says she can "take a lot on the chin" and that she will do whatever "can really make change".
Australian Open heat stress scale a first for grand slams
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The Australian Open's new extreme heat policy allows 10-minute breaks in men's singles matches — for the first time in grand slam tennis — if temperatures reach four on a new five-step heat stress scale.
Protest against Wild Oats XI deemed invalid
Wild Oats XI has retained its Sydney to Hobart line honours standing after a post-race protest against it was deemed invalid.
'Corners are being cut': Opal Tower drama triggers calls for apartment development inquiry
The crack in Sydney's Opal Tower — and subsequent evacuation — has sparked calls for an independent inquiry into the approval process across the NSW industry
Far-right activist refuses police requests to stop filming group at St Kilda Beach
Far-right activist convicted of inciting serious contempt against Muslims films a group of men playing soccer at the beach and refuses to stop when asked, sparking a dispute which results in a 25-year-old man allegedly assaulting police.
Live: Australia five wickets down after tea as India tightens its grip on third Test
Australia's forlorn chase of a monster target of 399 lurches further towards defeat on day four at the MCG. Follow all the action in our live blog.
China Prepares To Seize Kenya's Infrastructure Over Failure To Repay Massive Debts
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is here for the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2017. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei) *Taiwan News:* *China's African debt-trap: Beijing prepares to seize Kenya's port of Mombasa* Nairobi fails to repay massive debts on shady loan for underperforming railway, Kenyan infrastructure ripe for the taking: reports TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – China may be preparing to seize some major assets in the African nation of Kenya, as a ... more »
50 Years Ago, the U.S. Navy Lost a Submarine In a Shocking Accident. Here's What Happenned.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The death of the USS Scorpion. The discovery of wreckage from the Argentine submarine *ARA San Juan *in November 2018 grimly highlights the dangers inherent to submarine operations even in peacetime. Well over a dozen submarines have been lost catastrophic accidents since the end of World War II. Only stringent safety protocols and rigorous maintenance regimes can minimize the likelihood of such accidents. Fortunately, though U.S. submarines have experienced numerous collisions and groundings, it has been over fifty years since the U.S. Navy lost ... more »
Did the U.S. Military Just Admit Victory in Afghanistan Is Impossible?
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/7196877808/sizes/h/] "These are two sides that are fighting against one another, and neither one of them will achieve a military victory at this stage." In the week before President Donald Trump’s reported decision to abruptly withdraw 7,000 U.S. service members from Afghanistan, the top U.S. commander there all but admitted that the 17-year-old war there will not end with a military victory for the Pentagon. “This fight will go until a political settlement,” Army G... more »
The British Military Is Preparing to Fight a New Enemy (Not Russia)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Think Brexit. The British military is preparing to fight a new enemy: Brexit. “What we are doing is putting contingency plans in place, and what we will do is have 3,500 service personnel held at readiness, including regulars and reserves, in order to support any government department on any contingencies they may need,” Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson told Parliament last week. These will be in addition to 5,000 troops already on standby to respond to terror attacks inside Britain. The preparations come as the March 2019 deadline nears for ... more »
Gun Owners Love Glock (But 1 Big Complaint Just Won't Go Away)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A light trigger? Handgun maker Glock advertises its pistols as the embodiment of perfection, and the Austrian-designed handguns have indeed attracted a fanatical following. One complaint about Glocks, however, is that their trigger pull is too light to be safe, causing accidental discharges. Is there any basis to this rumor? The Glock 17 handgun was released in the United States in the early 1980s to almost universal acclaim. The new pistol, which made considerable use of polymers to achieve a lighter carry weight, included a number of new or previo... more »
US Has Little to Offer Southeast Asia
*December 29, 2018* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Any productive relationship between two nations must include mutual benefits for both. A proposed alliance that includes no incentive for a partner nation cannot otherwise move forward save for threats and coercion. The United States and its "pivot toward Asia" is an ongoing demonstration of this simple reality. The US seeks primacy over Asia-Pacific (now often called Indo-Pacific to reflect wider US aspirations) yet offers very little to prospective partners except costly confrontation with China and any other nation in the region or aro... more »
Chemtrails Exposed: Dresser Industries and the New Manhattan Project
By Peter A. Kirby Today’s New Manhattan Project (chemtrails) involves the electromagnetic manipulation of atmospheric particles. A company called Dresser Industries has historically been the... more »
Election Fraud: Democrat Party Operatives Caught Creating ‘Russian Bot’ Farms, Planting Fake News Stories
*21WIRE* | This latest US story proves beyond any doubt the existence of an unaccountable Deep State network which runs through Official Washington's political, bureaucratic, media, military, intelligence and third sector think tank and NGO sectors.
Michael Palin and Alastair Cook knighted and Twiggy made a dame
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The New Year's Honours List recognises well-known figures and those making contributions to national life in the UK, including sports stars, entertainers and divers involved in the Thai cave rescue.
Nova admits listener information has been leaked
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Australian media company Nova Entertainment says it is in the process of contacting listeners affected by the leak of information including names, genders, dates of birth, addresses, emails, user names and passwords collected from 2009 to 2011.
Teacher loses unfair dismissal case over 'sugar daddy' remarks
A teacher is fired from his job at an Adelaide Catholic school for suggesting to a student that he could be her "sugar daddy" and that they could drink wine together.
Lion Air co-pilot's family sues Boeing over fatal crash
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The family of the Indonesian co-pilot of a Lion Air flight that crashed in October, killing all 189 on board, files a wrongful death lawsuit against Boeing in Chicago, adding to litigation piling up against the manufacturer in its hometown.
North Korean defectors' data stolen from South Korean resettlement agency
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The personal information of nearly 1,000 North Koreans who defected to South Korea is accessed by unknown hackers who infected a computer at the Hana centre, which helps defectors adjust to life in the South by providing jobs, as well as medical and legal support.
Gardening guru Peter Cundall retires after five decades on the air
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Saturday mornings will never be the same again for avid gardeners as Peter Cundall, the host of what's believed to be the world's longest-running gardening radio talkback program, announcing his retirement.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 25th December 2018 – The Christmas Day Outlier
TonyfromOz at Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 25th December 2018 – The Christmas Day Outlier – PA Pundits – International - 2 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ UPDATE: This one day, Christmas Day, is always the day of lowest power consumption across Australia. That’s because no workplaces, shops, schools, or Industry are open except for the rare few. Everyone is at home to celebrate the day with family. That also points to something else as well. With everyone … Continue reading "Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 25th December 2018 – The Christmas Day Outlier"
The Staggering Costs of Decreasing CO2 Emissions
Climate extremists, like other hucksters, usually emphasize how their favored policies (decarbonization in this case) will avoid various alleged disasters, which never seem to happen except in the distant future. Rarely do they explain what these efforts will cost. Rather, the true believers always claim that the costs are small, even though they actually are […]
President Trump’s Top Military And Veterans Tweets Of 2018
*Military Times:* *Trump’s top military and veterans tweets of 2018* WASHINGTON — Fewer than 300 of President Donald Trump’s 3,000-plus tweets this year mentioned the military and veterans, but those scattered social media statements still had an oversized impact on his policies for both groups. Here’s a review of some of the commander-in-chief’s most significant defense and veterans posts on Twitter this year: *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* 3,000 tweets this year.
Dec. 31 deadline looms for dozens of unlicensed medical marijuana firms in Michigan
Up to six dozen unlicensed medical cannabis businesses in Michigan must close at least temporarily by Dec. 31 or risk not receiving a permanent license under a new, stricter regulatory system, state officials indicated Friday. Regulators noted in a news release that Michigan Court of Claims Judge Stephen Borrello had dismissed the last pending court […] Dec. 31 deadline looms for dozens of unlicensed medical marijuana firms in Michigan is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Retiring Duo Goodlatte and Gowdy Bid Investigative Farewell to Whitaker, Horowitz and McConnell….
With the congressional year now effectively over Bob Goodlatte and Trey Gowdy are retired. With that in mind they submit a joint letter to the DOJ and Senate saying, essentially: ‘wish we could have done more… but, oh well, c-ya‘. … Continue reading →
Pelosi Names Corrupt Former Deep State DOJ Embed as House General Counsel To Lead Resistance…
Incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has selected corrupt former DOJ career embed, Douglas N Letter, as Chief Legal Counsel for the House of Representatives. Mr. Letter has agreed to come out of retirement to aid the House effort, … Continue reading →
SATURDAY ALTERNATIVE CARTOONS: DECEMBER 29, 2018
Before you delve into this massive whack of cartoons and commentary, let me wish you all the best wishes for the coming year. Because I missed posting over Christmas, being too busy having a wonderful time with family, there are 301 images in this particular posting! Yes, the above encapsulates how most of us are feeling, but we must still approach the coming challenges, and they will be many ~ especially in a Canada where we are facing an opportunity to oust our most unpopular "leader" in history. Let us make this happen! This past year, personally, I have become a first time G... more »
Dueling Almanacs
Will it be cold this winter? Longtime rival Almanacs issue far different forecasts. One – the Farmers’ Almanac – calls for “teeth-shattering cold,” “biting cold” and “stinging cold” in many locations. The other – the Old Farmer’s Almanac – calls for “warm, dry,” “warm wet” and “mild snowy” in many of the same locations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/will-winter-be-nasty-or-nice-depends-which-farmers-almanac-you-read-11545929300 The post Dueling Almanacs appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Two powerful winter storms moving across the U.S. today
The first is brought blizzard conditions to Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, with many areas bracing for over a foot of snow. The second, expected to continue through Saturday afternoon, is spreading heavy snow from southern Colorado through eastern Arizona, New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Deadly accident reported on I-70 as blizzard blasts north-central US ... Read moreTwo powerful winter storms moving across the U.S. today The post Two powerful winter storms moving across the U.S. today appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Mattis Dilemma
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Trump Critics of Syria Withdrawal Fuelled Rise of ISIS
The post Trump Critics of Syria Withdrawal Fuelled Rise of ISIS appeared first on The Duran.
Syrian Army Still outside Manbij
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Ito Shinsui and Japanese art: Poverty to continuity
Ito Shinsui and Japanese art: Poverty to continuity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The artist Ito Shinsui (1898-1972) leaves a lasting legacy because he produced many stunning pieces of art. His artwork came to the fore during the Taisho and Showa periods in Japan, whereby he became famous for stunning images of beautiful women. […]
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Latest map of Manbij: Syrian Army still outside city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The situation around Manbij has still not been cleared up, despite an agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian Arab Army (SAA). While the spokesperson for the Syrian Arab Army announced that Manbij would be under the control of the government, a source in the area told Al-Masdar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fake News Scandal: What Firing of Germany’s Star Reporter (and CNN Favorite) Reveals About the Media
[image: fake-news-scandal-what-firing-of-germany-s-star-reporter-and-cnn-favorite-reveals-about-the-media] Claas Relotius, an award-winning “journalist” for Germany’s premiere news magazine* Der Spiegel*, fabricated his Trump-hating/America-hating stories out of his bigoted imagination.
Illegal-Alien Suspect Nabbed, Was Twice Deported, Shows Need for Wall
[image: illegal-alien-suspect-nabbed-was-twice-deported-proves-need-for-wall] The illegal alien collared this afternoon in connection with the murder of a cop in Newman, California, fits the usual profile.
Tonight's Movie Is 'Beach Red'
*WNU Editor:* Before "Saving Private Ryan" there was this film (the first 30 minutes of the film).
2018 In Review: Special NAZI Edition-A Holiday Cornucopia Of Republican Wackos. The Whole World Is Watching, Part 9
*by Noah* Well, the year is almost over and my annual year in review will soon come to an end. But, before I get to that point, I thought it might be nice to shine a light on some of the other lesser republican nutjobs, assorted party luminaries, up and comers, relative unknowns, and ordinary Republican citizens alike. Today’s installment is a small sample of Republicans who really let their Nazi flag fly in 2018. That’s not to ignore the fact that to be a Nazi is to be a Republican and vice-versa, but I’ve chosen these few Hitler worshipers for special mention. They are just choi... more »
Did Pat Robertson Say Global Warming Won’t Affect America Because God Is Protecting Trump?
The 88-year-old Christian televangelist has never been a big fan of science.
Suspect in California Officer’s Shooting Death Is Captured
The sheriff whose department leads the investigation blamed the state's sanctuary law for inhibiting an earlier arrest.
Did Justin Trudeau Pose with a Burning Canadian Flag?
You don't often see national leaders burning their own countries' flags -- and you still don't.
Officer's lawyers want to inspect police vehicle involved in fatal shooting of Damond Ruszczyk
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Attorneys for a former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Justine Damond Ruszczyk want to inspect the police vehicle while the moon phase matches that of the night the Australian woman was killed.
Far-right activists clash with youths of African appearance at St Kilda Beach
Far-right activists film a group of men of African appearance playing soccer at the beach and refuse to stop when asked, sparking a dispute which results in a 25-year-old man allegedly assaulting police.
Musical Interlude: Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1QUrpqOAXY
Free Download: Lucretius,"Of The Nature of Things"
"Again, do you not see that even stones are conquered by time, that tall turrets fall and rocks crumble, that the gods’ temples and their images wear out and crack, nor can their holy divinity carry forward the boundaries of fate, or strive against nature’s laws? Again, do Ave not see the monuments of men fall to pieces, asking whether you believe that they in their turn must grow old? Do we not see lumps of rock roll down torn from the lofty mountains, too weak to bear and endure the mighty force of time finite? For they would not fall thus suddenly torn off, if they had endured a... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This rock structure is not only surreal -- it's real. The reason it's not more famous is that it is, perhaps, smaller than one might guess: the capstone rock overhangs only a few meters. Even so, the King of Wings outcrop, located in New Mexico, USA, is a fascinating example of an unusual type of rock structure called a hoodoo. Hoodoos may form when a layer of hard rock overlays a layer of eroding softer rock. *Click image for larger size.* Figuring out the details of incorporating this hoodoo into a night-sky photoshoot took over a year. Besides waiting for a suitably picturesque ... more »
The Poet: Lynn Ungar, “Boundaries”
*“Boundaries”* “The universe does not revolve around you. The stars and planets spinning through the ballroom of space dance with one another quite outside of your small life. You cannot hold gravity or seasons; even air and water inevitably evade your grasp. Why not, then, let go? You could move through time like a shark through water, neither restless or ceasing, absorbed in and absorbing the native element. Why pretend you can do otherwise? The world comes in at every pore, mixes in your blood before breath releases you into the world again. Did you think the fragile boundary of yo... more »
Report: OSU Makes Strides in Achieving College Affordability
The Ohio State University (OSU) has made strides in making college education more affordable for its students, according to a new report from the Ohio chancellor of higher education. Public colleges and universities in Ohio have saved a combined $320 million in institutional funding in the 2018 fiscal year, and approximately $179 million of that […]
Second-Oldest All-Women’s College to Begin Admitting Transgender Women
Stephens College, the second-oldest all-women’s college in the country, has implemented a new admissions policy that will allow transgender women, but not transgender men, to be admitted into the institution. The Missouri college has been considering the policy change since 2014, according to The Hill. The new policy states that Stephens will “continue to admit […]
Chet Raymo, "Curriculum"
*"Curriculum"* by Chet Raymo “Of an evening blackbirds congregate in the tree below in Ballybeg. Flocks of blackbirds. We can hear their raucous disquisitions here on the hill. In their black academic gowns, their fluttering sleeves. What are they debating? The "Summa Theologica?" Pascal's "Pensees?" Newton's biblical arcana? ․ "The blackbird whirled in the autumn winds. It was a small part of the pantomime..." Those solitary desert fathers, the corncrake and the cuckoo, in the field and on the heath, are gone, victims of mechanical agriculture, with their elemental message... more »
"We Never Know..."
"We never know when our last day on earth will be. So, love with full sincerity, believe with true faith, and hope with all of your might. Better to have lived in truth and discovered life, than to have lived half heartedly and died long before you ever ceased breathing." - Cristina Marrero
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Drink-driver allegedly four times limit in fatal crash
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Police say a driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian in Adelaide's south this morning was four times the blood-alcohol limit as South Australia looks set to record its lowest road toll ever.
Live: India tightens its grip on third Test with Australia struggling
Usman Khawaja falls as Australia's forlorn chase of a monster target of 399 lurches further towards defeat on day four at the MCG. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Wonderland after dark delivered with 'message of hope' from thousands of students
Almost 2,500 "seedpod" paper lanterns made by students will take centre stage when the Perth Festival explodes into life with the internationally renowned event Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak.
Game tests children for hearing loss and disorders
It is pretty common for children to start school with undiagnosed hearing problems, but testing and a new app is aiming to identify any problems early on.
Tourists, guide killed in bus bombing near Egypt's Giza pyramids
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A roadside bomb hits a tourist bus in an area near the Giza pyramids, killing an Egyptian guide, three Vietnamese tourists and injuring 10 others.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 28, 2019
President Donald Trump, flanked by National Security Adviser John Bolton, first lady Melania Trump and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Doug Silliman, meets political and military leaders during an unannounced visit to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Daniel L. Davis, The Hill: **Iraq visit reminds us why Trump should withdraw troops from the Middle East* President Trump made an unannounced trip to Iraq to visit the U.S. combat troops there on Christmas Day, his first into a combat zone as commander-in-chief. Some of the initial commentary from the Washington swamp is, unsur... more »
“Where are these Skripal pets now?” Russia’s U.N. ambassador asked Security Council
* The* same tactics that were observed in the wake of the Skripal poisoning have been employed multiple times since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, in each case following roughly the same script. When pro-Russian separatists shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 passengers and crew members, Russian officials and media outlets sought to pin the blame on the Ukrainian government, suggesting at one point that corpses had been trucked to the crash site to make the death toll appear higher. State-controlled Russian media unleashed a fusillade of fal... more »
Russiagate, Memes and Pokemon Ads: Can Our “Democracy” be This Easily Subverted?
Chew on this. $4,700 spent on Google ads, $47,000 invested on Facebook commercials, Pokemon Go displays and some asinine memes; that is supposedly all it took to subvert the 2016 elections. If you believe the talking heads on TV, the Democrats hyperventilating on social media and the alleged “journalists” in mainstream media, it was not Hillary Clinton’s objectionable candidacy nor her repugnant strong arms tactics that swung the election. Rather, Trump’s ascension is owed to… The post Russiagate, Memes and Pokemon Ads: Can Our “Democracy” be This Easily Subverted? appeared first ... more »
Why You Should Start Drinking Coffee.
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Alcohol and Health.
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Soyabean,good bad and ugly:10 Truths why its not in my kitchen
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The Health Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar (Explained).
https://naturalhealthnews.website/2018/12/26/the-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar-explained/
Intense Workouts Preserve Your Memory Function
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The Worst Kind of Meat
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Jaw Clonus and Limb Fasciculations.
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Hunger and the Brain.
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Big Pharma Tries to Monopolize CBD Oil Market
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The Genius of Many Minds, The Effort of Many Hands
https://www.organicconsumers.org/blog/genius-many-minds-effort-many-hands
“The American Empire Hangs in the Balance as the Ghosts of Roman Emperors Whisper“
*“The American Empire Hangs in the Balance as* *the Ghosts of Roman Emperors Whisper“* by James Quinn “The refusal of the political class to imposes losses on large bank creditors since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual in 2008 illustrates the extent to which the financialization of the western industrial economies has turned into a gradual coup d’état by the banks and the global speculators who dominate their client base.” - Chris Whalen “We’re not moving toward Hitler-type fascism, but we’re moving toward a softer fascism: Loss of civil liberties, corporations ... more »
"Hang In There..."
"Using time, pressure and patience, the universe gradually changes caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls, and coal into diamonds. You're being worked on too, so hang in there. Just because something isn't apparent right now, doesn't mean it isn't happening. It's not until the end do you realize, sometimes your biggest blessings were disguised by pain and suffering. They were not placed there to break you, but to make you." - "The Angel Affect""What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly." - Richard Bach
Agony
Across the past week, and amounting in total to almost an hour of drive-time BBC output across four evenings, Radio 4's *PM *has been broadcasting a series of personal reports from BBC radio presenter Adrian Goldberg... ...(a regular host on Radio 5 Live, among other things, who sounds uncannily like another Adrian: namely, Adrian Chiles). British, and from a German-Jewish background, Adrian says he's been agonising over whether to apply for a German passport in the wake of the Brexit vote. I suspect I can guess what some of you are thinking already (or is it just me?): Why is a ... more »
World News Briefs -- December 28, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Syrian army deploys to Manbij area after Kurdish calls to deter Turkey* BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army deployed forces near Manbij in northern Syria on Friday, a war monitor and a U.S. official said, after the Kurdish YPG militia urged Damascus to protect the town, where U.S. forces operate, from the threat of a Turkish offensive. Manbij, which U.S.-backed forces captured from Islamic State in 2016, has emerged as a focal point of new tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces whose presence has effectively deterred Turkey. *R... more »
"Which Side Are You On?"
*"Which Side Are You On?"* by James Howard Kunstler "You had to love the narrative that the financial media put over about the 1000-plus point zoom in the DJIA on Wednesday: that pension funds were “rebalancing” their portfolios. It dredged up the image of a drowning man at the bottom of the deep blue sea with an anchor in one hand and an anvil in the other, switching hands. Thursday’s last minute 900-point turnaround was another marvelous stunt to behold. Somebody gave the drowned man a pair of swim fins to kick himself furiously to the surface for a gulp of air. The truth, of cou... more »
Syrian regime, Turkey, maneuver to take key Syrian city .....
*Interesting headline from Jerusalem Post...Syrian regime, Turkey, maneuver to take key Syrian city .....* *What caught my eye was the word maneuver* *Maneuver defined: * - *a planned and controlled movement of military forces* - *a planned action that is intended to obtain an advantage: * *Ya see, I believe, because it is the most likely scenario that Turkey and Syria have been coordinating through Russia...* *Even if I hadn't suspected that since last month (and longer)* *In November that concept was written about( last time in the post relinked b...more »
Compostable Plastic Bag Create Confusion For European Policy Makers
European scientific decision-making is often overtly political and that can lead to decisions which defy common sense. Case in point; disposing of food waste. In some countries they want food waste separated into its own garbage can but people can't use plastic bags, even if modern science has created a plastic that is just as compostable as the food. In some countries they can. There is no way for science to Brexit so companies, researchers and even pro-science politicians remain stymied in parliament-style governments, which must cater to numerous constituencies, often in conf... more »
Greenland Ice Sheet surface mass budget far, far higher than average
Sixth highest on record. __________________ Using daily output from a weather forecasting model combined with a model that calculates melt of snow and ice, scientists from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) calculated the “surface mass budget” (SMB) of the Greenland ice sheet. When you look at the blue lines on the above graphs, it is ... Read moreGreenland Ice Sheet surface mass budget far, far higher than average The post Greenland Ice Sheet surface mass budget far, far higher than average appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Going Where No Man-made Object Has Gone Before
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A potential New Year’s gift for all of us is in the works, and a Quebecer will be the key player. The story comes from the Star Quebec’s Pelletier leads ‘farthest exploration of any planetary body in history’ Excerpts from article in italics with my bolds. MONTREAL—Frederic Pelletier is boldly predicting he and his team will get […]
Florida’s top medical cannabis operators tighten grip on growing market
A handful of vertically integrated companies increased their stronghold on Florida’s fast-growing medical marijuana market in 2018, tripling the number of dispensaries they operate, as new business licensing stalled in the courts. Overall, eight companies operate a total of 83 dispensaries in the state, according to a Dec. 21 state report, and five businesses operate […] Florida’s top medical cannabis operators tighten grip on growing market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Russia Tests Hypersonic “Avangard” State Of The Art Projectile; And Nuclear Capable Underwater Drone
By Aaron Kesel Russia has tested its hypersonic weapons that Activist Post reported Putin had teased just last week. The hypersonic weapon’s name is Avangard,... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 12/28/18"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Market Update 12/28/18” https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *MarketWatch Market Summary* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
NAACP is supporting union call for charter cap in California
Glad to announce that the California NAACP is supporting United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) call for charter cap in California. Please Facebook Like, Tweet, etc below and/or reblog to share this discussion with others. Check out and follow my YouTube channel here. Twitter: @ProfessorJVH Click here for Vitae. Advertisements
Syrian Women to Euro-Immigrationists: Give us Our Men Back!
[image: syrian-women-to-euro-immigrationists-give-us-our-men-back] What gives? Are the Syrian migrants in Europe, in keeping with their host countries’ “gender”-bender insanity, just identifying as men? Actually, most are actual men, XY genotype, beards, deep voices and all — and their women in Syria want them back.
DCNF: Antifa Agitator Tied to Top Democrats; Question: How Many on Capitol Hill?
[image: dcnf-antifa-goon-tied-to-top-democrats-question-how-many-on-capitol-hill] Antifa has penetrated the top echelons of “progressive” Washington, D.C., the Daily Caller News Foundation has reported. One of the “anti-fascist” group’s top agitators, DCNF divulged last week, has been masquerading as a mild-mannered activist during the day, and during that time, enjoyed access to top Democrats.
Is New Jersey Conducting Door-to-Door Gun Confiscations?
Partisan websites have accused New Jersey officials of violating the Second Amendment and 'waging war' on their own citizens.
Can Peach Syrup Help Treat the ‘Stomach Flu’?
It is unclear whether a homespun remedy spreading widely online would help someone dealing with nausea or vomiting.
Investigations Started on CenturyLink Outage, 911 Failures
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the outage is "completely unacceptable" because people who need help couldn't use the 911 emergency number.
Diversity in Tech: Make School Bachelor’s Program with Dominican Accredited
Make School, a postsecondary educational program created by two 20-something techies, is now offering an industry-driven, project-oriented bachelor’s degree in partnership with Dominican University of California that students can complete in two years – and don’t have to start paying for until they graduate and secure a job that pays at least $60,000 a year.
HBCU Chaplains Evolve to Meet the Spiritual Needs of their Students
For years, HBCU chaplains have played a critical role in nourishing students from entry to exit. The job has become a bit more difficult, in part because there has been an overall decline in the number of church-going college students in recent decades.
Report Shows Varied Progress in Achieving Equality in NYC
A new report by the City University of New York (CUNY) highlights a complicated narrative about equality in New York City. Overall citywide levels of inequality improved slightly compared to the 2015 baseline, with positive and negative results across certain areas.
The Biggest Diversity Case in 2018 Could be the Biggest of 2019
The Harvard case, in which Asian Americans sued Harvard for discrimination, could determine access to higher education for all people of color for decades to come. It also easily defines where Asian Americans stand on diversity. And just who the good guys are, isn’t exactly clear at first.
10-Year-Old Math Genius Esther Okade Enrolls as a College Student
Esther Okade, a 10-year-old from Walsall, England has just become one of the country’s youngest college freshmen after enrolling at Open University, a UK-based distance learning college. Okade, a math prodigy, first began her freshman year in January 2018 and is already the top of her class, scoring a 100 percent in a recent exam, […]
Bates College Appoints Noelle Chaddock as Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Noelle Chaddock, currently the associate provost and deputy Title IX coordinator at Rhodes College, has been appointed vice president for equity and inclusion at Bates College, effective June 1. Chaddock also previously served as chief diversity officer at the State University of New York at Cortland. In this new role, Chaddock will work with […]
Mick Mulvaney Highlights Nancy Pelosi Position to Weaponize Government Shutdown as Part of Coordinated Resistance Agenda…
Incoming chief of staff Mick Mulvaney gives an impromptu press briefing to the media highlighting the position of incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the democrat intention to weaponize the government shutdown. Career Democrats are working through a highly coordinated … Continue reading →
How exactly did the British manage to drain India's wealth?
10-30-2018 ‘How exactly did the British manage to diddle us and drain our wealth’ ? was the question that Basudev Chatterjee had posed to me 50 years ago…. these gold and forex payments disappeared into the yawning maw of the SoS’s account in the Bank of England. Against India’s net foreign earnings he issued bills, termed Council bills (CBs), to an equivalent rupee value. The rate (between gold-linked sterling and silver rupee) at which the bills were issued, was carefully adjusted to the last farthing, so that foreigners would never find it more profitable to ship financial go... more »
What Will Be The Cost Of Losing The Afghan War
People take selfies with a Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan June 16, 2018. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail/File Photo *Long War Journal:* *Analysis: The costs of withdrawal from Afghanistan* First it was Syria, then came Afghanistan. Two days ago, President Trump shocked the foreign policy community by announcing the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, wrongly claiming the Islamic State has been defeated. Within the last 24 hours, reports have emerged that the US military will quickly pull nearly half of its forces from Afghanistan, and likely withdraw the rest by the end of 2019. Trump’s de... more »
Bros and Punks
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) *B*eto O'Rourke is that rarest of political animals. Having been narrowly defeated, if we're to blindly accept the dodgy election results from Texas last November 6th, by Ted Cruz, O'Rourke retains his popularity even though he's in the last days of elected office. By January 3rd, O'Rourke will be out of a job. During and after his campaign, the middle-aged Beto remains a bigger rock star of sorts than he ever was during his teens (I know something about that). Compare that, for instance, to Christine O'Donnell, the special... more »
No Webcast This Week — Stay Tuned for Next Week's Show on Ending the Syrian War
We will resume our weekly Friday webcast next week with a special show on ending the unconstitutional U.S. military presence in Syria. The show will feature experts in both U.S. foreign policy and the Syrian conflict. Make sure you are subscribed to LaRouchePAC Live on Youtube and have turned on notifications for when our shows go live!
Congo President bans voting in opposition stronghold due to potential Ebola 'disaster'
Just In - 6 hours ago
Almost a million people are denied the right to vote in the country's first democratic elections, as President Joseph Kabila contradicts his own health officials and experts with the World Health Organisation in saying the Ebola threat makes voting too dangerous.
Finding comfort in darkness after witnessing horror
Sensory deprivation tanks are becoming more popular among people with post-traumatic stress disorder, but some experts are warning it can trigger unexpected responses.
Flying rideshare taxis could be in Australia 'within five years'
Just In - 6 hours ago
Plans to bring low-flying air taxi services to Australian cities by companies such as Uber are credible and could be in place within five years, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority says.
Islamic State terrorist Neil Prakash stripped of Australian citizenship
The home affairs office says Neil Prakash, who is currently in jail in Turkey on charges relating to being a member of the Islamic State group, has become the 12th dual citizen from Australia to have their citizenship ceased for actions contrary to their allegiance to Australia.
Just how well can you read a weather forecast?
What's the difference between a mostly sunny and a partly cloudy day? Should you cancel that picnic if showers are forecast? Test your knowledge of Australian forecasting with this weather quiz.
Our Cousin, The Mushroom…
Some fascinating things you can do with our relatives, the fungi and mushrooms, including clean up oil spills, cure diseases, and rid your home of ants. Continue reading →
Chuck Schumer: "Illegal immigration is wrong"
The Internet is Forever, Chuck.... Chuck Schumer in 2009: -Americans don't like illegal immigration -"Illegal immigration is wrong" -People illegally in the U.S. are "illegal aliens," not "undocumented" -Border fence made the southern border "far more secure...created a significant barrier to illegal immigration" pic.twitter.com/zoVyEgdrTC — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) 28. prosince 2018 There’s no doubt that Democrats will eventually cave on building Trump’s wall. The only question is when it’ll happen. Democrats have already admitted that what’s in effect isn’t working. They can’t... more »
Syrian military names new commander of elite Republican Guard
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Syrian military has named a new commander of its elite Republican Guard forces, a source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News this evening. According to the source in Damascus, the Syrian military named General Malik Aliaa as the new supreme commander of the Republican Guard. General Aliaa is replacing General […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US senator says Kurds aligning with Assad in Manbij is ‘major disaster’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted on Friday that if the reports about the Kurdish forces aligning with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) are true, it would be a “major disaster in the making.” “If reports accurate about Kurds aligning with Assad, major disaster in the making. Nightmare for Turkey and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Japan reportedly sent out jets to intercept Chinese spy plane over East China Sea
Japan’s Air Self-Defence Force intercepted a Chinese Shaanxi Y-9JB spy plane capable of conducting electronic warfare on 27 December as it was crossing the East China Sea and Tsushima Strait, a channel, which lies between Korea and Japan, The Diplomat reported, citing Japan’s Ministry of Defence. The plane reportedly didn’t enter Japan’s airspace, but was still intercepted and escorted by the Japanese […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria: Turkish forces enter Syrian city of Jarablus (video)
Turkish armoured vehicles were seen moving into Syria’s Jarablus, Friday. Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) called earlier for Syrian government forces to enter nearby Manbij in order to protect them from a threatened Turkish offensive. Video credit: Ruptly Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria ‘running a psychological operation in Manbij’ says Erdogan (video)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed Syria was “running a psychological operation in Manbij” following Damascus’ announcement that its troops had entered the northern Syrian city for the first time in several years. Erdogan was speaking in Istanbul on Friday. “We know that Syria is running a psychological operation in Manbij. We know that there […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli Sniper Fire Kills Another Protester In Gaza
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:50 P.M)- Israeli sniper fire killed one and injured 30 more, during todays Gaza protests. Spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry, Ashraf Al- Qedra, officially announced the death of 26 year old, Karam Fayyad. Karam Fayyad fought for his life in hospital, following his sustained gunshot wound to the head, East of Khan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: 2 killed and 12 wounded after Cairo tourist bus attack
At least two people were killed and 12 injured as a bus carrying Vietnamese tourists on their trip to the ancient Giza pyramids was rocked by an improvised explosive device in Egypt’s capital, Cairo. Two tourists died in the explosion while 10 more were injured, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said in a Facebook statement, adding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
HTS sends massive convoy of reinforcements to west Aleppo to fight jihadist rivals
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham sent a large convoy of reinforcements to the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate after their forces were ambushed by a rival group. According to rebel activists, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham sent reinforcements to the outskirts of Dart Izza after accusing their former allies […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Several civilians killed in Cairo tourist bus blast
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – Several civilians were killed and wounded in Cairo this evening after an explosion occurred on a tourist bus, local media reports said. The explosion alleged took place near the Pyramids area. No group has claimed responsibility for this terrorist attack. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US defends Israel’s ‘right to self-defense’ in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The U.S. State Department issued a press statement on Friday that defended Israel’s “right to self-defense” inside Syria. “The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Iranian regional actions that endanger Israeli national security and the safety of the Israeli people,” the statement began. “Iranian support of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Coalition forces remain inside Manbij despite SDF-SAA agreement (photo)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The U.S. Coalition is still inside the city of Manbij in northeast Syria, despite an agreement that was established between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). In response to the Syrian Arab Army’s announcement regarding Manbij, the U.S. Coalition tweeted on Friday afternoon that these claims […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mauritanian President to visit Syria in next few days
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – In the next few days, Mauritanian President Ould ‘Abdel-‘Aziz is expected to visit Damascus to meet with his counterpart Bashar Al-Assad in Damascus. According to a diplomatic source in Damascus, the Syrian and Mauritanian governments agreed to hold a presidential meeting in the next few days, as they look to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Shanghai’s Stock Index Ends 2018 As The World’s Biggest Loser
*SCMP: **Shanghai’s stock index ends 2018 as the world’s biggest loser as trade war, slowing Chinese economy weigh on confidence* Shanghai’s stock benchmark ended 2018 as the world’s worst market performer for a second year, falling 24.6 per cent over 12 months as an unprecedented trade war between China and the United States weighed on the Chinese economy and crimped corporate earnings. The city’s key stock index closed the year at 2,493.90, while the benchmark on the smaller Shenzhen bourse fell 33.2 per cent during the period to 1,267.87. The combined capitalisation of the two ...more »
Snow headed for SW Desert of New Mexico all the way to the Mexican border
Winter storm watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night. National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Dec 27 2018 A winter storm will bring heavy snow to mountains and light snow over portions of southwest and south central New Mexico over the next 72 hours. We will see a mix of rain and ... Read moreSnow headed for SW Desert of New Mexico all the way to the Mexican border The post Snow headed for SW Desert of New Mexico all the way to the Mexican border appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How One Worker Adjusted to Job Loss
Let’s face it, when you’re a college-educated 57-year-old slinging parcels for a living, something in your life has not gone according to plan. That said, my moments of chagrin are far outnumbered by the upsides of the job, which include windfall connections with grateful strangers. There’s a certain novelty, after decades at a legacy […] The post How One Worker Adjusted to Job Loss appeared first on Econlib.
Let’s not emphasize behavioral economics
The Atlantic has an article decrying the fact that economists are refusing to give behavioral economics a bigger role in introductory economics courses. I’m going to argue that this oversight is actually appropriate, even if behavioral economics provides many true observations about behavior. The core ideas of economics are extremely counterintuitive and are not accepted […] The post Let’s not emphasize behavioral economics appeared first on Econlib.
Channel migrants: Home secretary declares major incident per BBC News
No mention of the word invasion on the BBC article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46705128 and no criticism of the invadision by Jeremy Corbyn.
BBC Promote Dishonest Christian Aid Climate Report
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby The BBC is getting more desperate to scare the public about climate change. They are now having to resort those famous climate scientists at Christian Aid, and a quote from rent-a-mouth Michael Mann! Extreme weather events linked to climate change cost thousands of lives and caused huge damage […]
Coral Reefs Can Take The Heat, Unlike Experts Crying Wolf
By Paul Homewood From GWPF: Scientists from James Cook University have just published a paper on the bleaching and death of corals on the Great Barrier Reef and were surprised that the death rate was less than they expected, because of the adaptability of corals to changing temperatures. It appears as though they exaggerated […]
The GOP's Future In California Is Grim... And Getting Grimmer
*Can Nunes survive another cycle? That may depend on DCCC recruitment* In November, there was no Republican running for California's U.S. Senate seat-- just a conservative Democrat and a progressive Democrat. Many Republicans sat out the race; others voted for incumbent Dianne Feinstein, hating some of her views, loving others, but realizing she is, overall, much closer to Republican positions than Kevin de León, the full-on progressive former state Senate president. Nor did the GOP have candidates in 8 congressional races. Mike Thompson (Napa Valley and Sonoma County), Doris Matsui... more »
BREAKING: Suspect Captured During Manhunt For California Cop Killer –
The illegal alien suspect in the shooting death of a Newman Police Department corporal Ronil “Ron” Singh was arrested in the Bakersfield, CA, area Friday morning, the Stansislaus County Sheriff’s Department said. Gustavo Perez Arriaga, 32, was arrested in connection … Continue reading →
Trump Threatens to Close Border if Democrats Refuse Wall Money
[image: trump-threatens-to-close-border-if-democrats-refuse-wall-money] “We will be forced to close the Southern Border entirely if the Obstructionist Democrats do not give us the money to finish the Wall,” Trump tweeted.
Is the Baya Weaver Bird the Only Animal That Dies When Its Companion Dies?
If true, this could have a catastrophic effect on some populations.
Good Riddance To General Mattis And The Rest Of Washington's Mad Dogs Of War
[image: undefined] From the wailing and gnashing of teeth among the mainstream media and officialdom over General Mattis' (welcome) departure, you would think that the Rapture had come and Washington's ruling class was being unjustly left behind to eternal perdition. And if not that, then the Mattis Affair is alleged to be at least its secular equivalent— an unwarranted and unforgivable affront to the good and the brave of the Imperial City. Then again, exactly what was so existentially harmful to America's security about Trump's decision to get out of Syria—the apparent reason for ... more »
Newsweek Gets Russia Experts from the Atlantic Council, the Atlantic Council & the Atlantic Council
[image: undefined] Sources are everything to a journalist. Without them, their stories would be hollow. Imagine there was a ready-made list of experts always willing to bring that crucial air of credibility to any story about...Russia, for example. Well, it turns out there is — and that list can be found on the website of the Atlantic Council — a think tank well-known for its ceaseless and enormous hostility toward Russia. Wherever there is an opportunity to throw balance and fairness to the wind in a story concerning Russia, an Atlantic Council analyst will always show up to lend ... more »
Virginia congressman blocks bill to help abused Native American women
In one of his final acts before leaving office next week, Rep. Bob Goodlatte blocked a bill intended to improve the federal government’s response to violence against Native American women. A spat between the Republican congressman, whose district is home to the largest Indian tribe in Virginia, and the bill’s sponsor, outgoing Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D.-N.D.), has played out publicly over the past week. In a tweet, Heitkamp, who lost her bid for reelection, urged people to ask their representatives to pressure Goodlatte to clear the way for the bill, which the Senate passed unanimously... more »
Why Teachers Don't Use The Software Their Districts Paid For
Ryan Baker (University of Pennsylvania's Center for Learning Analytics) unleashed a small surprise last month with a report indicating that the vast amount of software licenses purchased by school districts are simply never used. There are points on which we might quibble, including the smallish sample size of districts (48) and the very small sample size of data management companies (1). But the results still feel correct, and worthy of discussion. Schools spend a great deal of money on software that is barely used, if at all. Why does that happen? Thomas Arnett at the Christensen I... more »
China's Ex-Deputy Intelligence Chief Has Been Jailed For Life Over Corruption
Image broadcast on Chinese TV of Ma Jian during the verdict *BBC:* *Ma Jian: China's ex-intelligence chief jailed for life* China's ex-intelligence chief Ma Jian has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes including taking bribes and insider trading, a court says. Ma had been put under investigation in 2015 and expelled from the Communist Party one year later. He pleaded guilty and would not appeal, a court in the north-eastern Liaoning province said. Many high-ranking officials have been toppled as part of President Xi Jinping's vast anti-corruption drive. *Read more* ....... more »
Cardiologist Explains Health Benefits of Probiotics
It is often been said that a healthy gut is the key to a healthy body. Given the fact that 70% of our immune system resides in our gut, it is easy to see how a sickly gut can impact our health. Just to be clear, the gut refers to the long tube running from […] The post Cardiologist Explains Health Benefits of Probiotics appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
President Trump Considers Closing Southern Border…
Earlier today President Trump tweeted out the possibility of closing the Southern U.S. border if congress cannot find a solution to funding border security. Sounds good…. I’m not sure if even President Trump realizes how much support there would be … Continue reading →