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São Clemente Samba School Ready for Rio 2019 Carnival
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On the evening of Monday, March 4th, samba school G.R.E.S. São Clemente will compete in the Grupo Especial with their parade scheduled to begin at 9:15 PM. The group will present their ‘samba enredo’ (thematic samba composition) entitled, ‘E o samba sambou’ (And the samba […] The post São Clemente Samba School Ready for Rio 2019 Carnival appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Mayor Unveils Plan to Modernize Cobal in Leblon and Humaitá
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Tuesday, February 19th, Rio Mayor Marcelo Crivella unveiled a new plan to revitalize and modernize the two large food markets, Cobal do Humaitá and Cobal do Leblon. “We came to discuss possible partnerships of City Hall with CONAB to revitalize Cobal do Humaitá and […] The post Rio Mayor Unveils Plan to Modernize Cobal in Leblon and Humaitá appeared first on The Rio Times.
SDF troops advance on last remaining IS enclave in Deir ez-Zor (video)
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reportedly advanced on the village of Baghouz in Deir ez-Zor Governorate on Tuesday. The village is said to be the last remaining enclave of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in the country. Footage shows SDF military vehicles and fighters patrolling the war-torn area near Baghouz. According to reports, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US, Turkey discuss potential safe zone in northern Syria
The United States continues its talks with Turkey on creating a buffer zone in northeastern Syria after the withdrawal of US troops from the area, US Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said on Tuesday. “We are actively engaging with Turkey on this, and that is part of our efforts to ensure a safe […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
David Lidington Shows His Ignorance About Climate Change
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler A rather mixed up article by Deputy PM, David Lidington, in his regular column for the The Bucks Herald. It sums up just how little our politicians understand about the issue of climate change: "Last Friday’s climate change demonstration by school pupils has caused controversy. My […]
Forget Top Gun 2: You Don't Have To Wait to See the F-14 Tomcat in Action
*David Axe* *Security, * The plane flies for Iran. *Lawmakers passed a bill specifically banning any trade in Tomcat components to Iran or any other entity, and then-president George W. Bush signed the law in 2008.* On April 9, 1972, Iraq and the Soviet Union signed an historic agreement. The USSR committed to arming the Arab republic with the latest weaponry. In return for sending Baghdad guns, tanks and jet fighters, Moscow got just one thing — influence … in a region that held most of the world’s accessible oil. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* In neighboring Ira... more »
Journal retracts more than 400 papers at once
Ladies and gentlemen, we appear to have a new record. The Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences (JFAS) recently retracted 434 articles from three issues of their journal. Yes, 434, giving it more retractions than any other journal ever, according to our records. All of the articles, on topics ranging from “Effect of olive leaf … Continue reading Journal retracts more than 400 papers at once
Is Heidi Larson Out of Her Depth?
By John Stone Having raised the issue of Heidi Larson's intervention in the vaccine debate on the BBC last week, it is worth considering - given her global status as vaccine confidence chief - how much she actually knows, but... more »
India's vigilante cow protectors are reportedly killing dozens of people
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At least 44 people were killed and hundreds injured in what are being described as "mob lynchings" by Hindu nationalists that target minorities — and largely go unpunished due to the support of law enforcement.
Glencore moves to cap global coal output after investor pressure on climate change
The Swiss-based resources giant and Australia's largest coal miner says it will freeze coal production at current levels.
Thai Government to take a cut of rescued soccer team's movie deal
The Thai Government is planning to take a substantial share of a major movie deal signed with the families of the rescued Wild Boars soccer team, suggesting the players appoint a beauty pageant winner as a negotiator.
Queensland mine shut down after grader driver dies in underground collision
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The accident, at Anglo American's Moranbah North mine, saw the grader smash into a personnel carrier on an access road near the surface. Ten other workers were injured, with four airlifted to hospital.
Arctic sea ice volume continues to grow
“Last year had the highest June Arctic sea ice volume since 2006, and this year is well ahead of last year.” click here
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 20, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Karaokê Indie @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – Karaokê Indie returns with a special ‘neon’ theme, complete with glowpaint, glowsticks and much more. Drinks offers also include a two-for-one […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 20, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Open Thread
Choupette "like a human being, only with an extra quality - silence" (and £150m)
Attacks on Human Rights Defenders: A Daily Occurrence in Latin America
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
MEXICO CITY, Feb 20 (IPS) - "We're in a very difficult situation. There is militarisation at a regional level, and gender-based violence. We are at risk, we cannot silence that," Aura Lolita Chávez, an indigenous woman from Guatemala, complained at a meeting of human rights defenders from Latin America held in the Mexican capital. Read the full story, “Attacks on Human Rights Defenders: A Daily Occurrence in Latin America”, on globalissues.org →
'Amoeba Warfare': How the U.S. Military Could Use Drone Swarms in the Next War
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Amoeba warfare or swarm warfare would inflict massive damage to our enemies, yet reduce exposure to U.S. troops at the same time. This idea would undoubtedly be a controversial one, but I think it's one that should be given considerable thought. Drones have been used in conflicts across the globe and will play an even more important role in the future of warfare. But, the future of drones in combat will be different than what we have seen before. The U.S. military can set itself apart from others by embracing autonomous drone warfare through swarm... more »
Cyclone Oma could be on the way — here's what you need to know
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We're being warned Severe Tropical Cyclone Oma is an "unknown quantity" and could still cross the southern Queensland coast next week. Here's what we know so far.
Meet The Scammers
Eye opening. I knew they traded on (greed and) fictitious love. I didn't know they traded the most gullible to be unwitting drug mules. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 19th February 2019
TonyfromOz at Climate Change Australia – Glencore is A Mine Of Warmist Hypocrisy – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
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 […]
Google Partners With Liberal Media To Ensure ‘Quality Journalism’
PA Pundits - International at Climate Change Australia – Glencore is A Mine Of Warmist Hypocrisy – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Corinne Weaver ~ Google is engaged in partisan warfare. And it picked the liberal side, choosing to work with two of the most prominent liberal outlets in the U.S. — The New York Times and Washington Post. The company detailed its efforts to fight “misinformation” at the Munich Security Conference on February 16. Google […]
AOC Wants America To Lead The World – Backward
PA Pundits - International at Climate Change Australia – Glencore is A Mine Of Warmist Hypocrisy – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Paul Driessen ~ 29-year old ex-bartender and freshman U.S. Representative (D-NY) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received thunderous environmentalist and media acclaim when she introduced her Green New Deal resolution in the House and Ed Markey (D-MA) submitted it in the Senate. It was quickly endorsed or cosponsored by scores of House and Senate Dems, including many […]
Trump Says Venezuela Crisis Marks ‘Twilight Hour Of Socialism’
PA Pundits - International at Climate Change Australia – Glencore is A Mine Of Warmist Hypocrisy – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Fred Lucas ~ The movement for freedom in Venezuela reveals that the “twilight hour of socialism has arrived in our hemisphere,” President Donald Trump said Monday night in a speech in Miami. “The Venezuelan people have spoken, and the world has heard their beautiful voice,” Trump said in his remarks at Florida International University […]
Corkman Pub developers hit with $1.3m fine for 'reprehensible' demolition
The developers charged over the illegal demolition of an 160-year-old Melbourne pub are fined $1.325 million after pleading guilty to breaching building and planning laws.
One dead, several hurt in underground vehicle collision at Queensland mine
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A grader driver was rushed to hospital but died after his vehicle collided with a personnel carrier underground at Anglo American's Moranbah North mine.
The King of Fashion is dead. Will luxury brands follow him to the grave?
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He may be known for his iconic white hair, black sunglasses and pursed lips, but Karl Lagerfeld also succeeded in doing what many of his luxury brand contemporaries could not: he got with the times.
Artist Melissa Beowulf and sons may have staged fatal accident scene, court hears
A jury is shown graphic photographs of an accident scene prosecutors say could have been staged to cover up the alleged murder of a prominent artist's mother-in-law.
Airbnb boss calls for 'light touch' rules on WA hosts, saying regulations stifle tourism growth
Short-stay accommodation giant says a mishmash of regulations on Airbnb accommodation is acting as a "handbrake" on WA's economy, and contributing to the state being left behind a national tourism boom.
Darwin whip maker hid in bushes before shooting trespasser, court told
A verdict is expected on Thursday in the trial of Darwin whip maker Mick Denigan, who has pleaded not guilty to unlawfully causing serious harm.
Times Square kiss statue vandalised with #MeToo slogan the day after US sailor's death
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A statue depicting the moment a US sailor kissed a woman in New York's Times Square at the end of World War II is defaced with a hashtag associated with women's stories of sexual abuse.
Canberra wants to become the cannabis capital — but could the laws go up in smoke?
There are moves to legalise cannabis in the ACT, but there's a chance the laws will burn out before they start. Here's everything you need to know about the push to legalise weed in the national capital.
Search for backpackers scaled back as police make contact with relatives
A 20-year-old Englishman and his 21-year-old French companion were travelling along the east coast of Australia before they were reported as missing.
Where To Be In An Ice Age Glacial
Reblogged from Musings from the Chiefio: Posted on 19 February 2019 by E.M.Smith I ran into a lot of maps and folks showing them in web pages when I searched on “Ice Age Glacial Map”. They show an interesting image of the world as it was, that is likely how our world will become. Remember […]
Trump’s 40 Nuclear Power Stations For Saudi Appear Still In The Works; With Enrichment & Reprocessing (For Bombs); Plus Kushner 666 Connection
“On February 12, 2019, it was reported that President Trump participated in a White House meeting with private nuclear power … Continue reading →
Roger Stone Ordered Before Judge; May Finally Be Fully Gagged Or Jailed
The recent gag order was only partial. Hopefully Roger Stone will be fully gagged, or, better, thrown in jail where … Continue reading →
qanon Kitchen is HOT and Barr interviews Muellar and Rosenstein
Phase three has begun and it is possible to sense the rapid increase in Tempo. The public part will likely focus on the leading lights of the former administration. What is unexpected is that so much will happen in a non public manner. That means trials that will not be publicized by the MSM at least. The alternate media is trying to get access so some of it will come out. Otherwise we get to see the movie later. This is completely reasonable considering the sheer mass of potential publicity which would swamp us and distract us from the main objective. In the meantim... more »
The Senate just passed the decade’s biggest public lands package. Here’s what’s in it.
This is really how good legislation arises. Local interests shape the input for thevtask at hand and the package is pushed up to be funded and passed. In spite of all the noise, good things can get done. I would like to see the whole sector of mining law properly revisited. It has been stuck with land law going back to just after the civil war. This is a real problem. *The Senate just passed the decade’s biggest public lands package. Here’s what’s in it. The bipartisan measure would creat... more »
South Africa Oil Discovery Could Be A Game-Changer
South Africa was always in a tough spot. The onshore potential was clearly non existant while offshore sediments were in some of the world's toughest seas. Quite like Newfoundland. The tech is now up for it and this provides real encouragement. It sounds like we will also go ahead quickly here. *South Africa Oil Discovery Could Be A Game-Changerby Tyler DurdenMon, 02/11/2019 - 03:30Tsvetana Paraskova via * *Oilprice.com,* *https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-02-10/south-africa-oil-discovery-could-be-game-changer* *One of the promising hotspots for oil and gas exploratio... more »
Here’s Why So Many Americans Feel Cheated By Their Student Loans
The first live problem is that a third of the population can on graduation actually expect to afford to pay at the level required. In the meantime the education infrastructure has expanded and has been financially gamed to send two thirds of that same population through the mill. What is demanded is a two tier system in which that second tier is first sent through an apprenticeship program that naturally feeds into higher quality knowledge as well. This provides a fall back income stream as well. . Even the super talented are better prepared with some access to skill development.... more »
YOUR MIDWEEK CARTOONS: FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Mes amis, at times, it just feels like so much same old, same old. But here we are, days are lengthening but not getting much warmer. Meanwhile, in Canada, the Trudeau government is becoming embroiled in a scandal that could cost our PM his position; the resignation of his closest advisor and life long friend/handler shocked the nation. For you today, a lot of the usual topics. AOC and her Communist Agenda aka the Green New Deal and the Jussie Smollett Hoax get the most attention. Certainly it will be interested how the latter will turn out. Smollett is the son of a Black Panther... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Given the incremental fascism that American voters have been choosing over the past many decades, a complete fascist in the White House was inevitable. Over the years, the waters pushed and pushed against the dike. Now the tsunami has come and its name is a madman named Trump. If we accept Trump and do nothing, the next crazy will not just be putting kids in cages, he'll be cooking and eating them like Idi Amin. The country will be completely done by then, though. As a whole, we have repeatedly accepted whatever we have gotten, so now we have a cheap, impulsive, petulan... more »
US woman that joined ISIS in Syria wants to return home
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 A.M.) – A U.S. national that joined the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) at the age of 19 wants to return home from Syria, CNN reported on Wednesday morning. According to CNN, Hoda Muthana of Alabama is asking to return to the United States after joining the Islamic State approximately five years ago. Muthana, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army seizes US, Israeli-made weapons in rural Damascus (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized another large cache of weapons left behind by the Islamist rebels that once controlled several areas inside rural Damascus. According to the state-owned Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian Arab Army confiscated a large of U.S. and Israeli-made weapons that were left behind […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces capture several sites inside Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The Houthi forces scored a big advance inside the southern region of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Led by their ground units in the Jizan province, the Houthi forces stormed hte Saudi Coalition’s positions at the eastern axis of the Jahfan region on Tuesday morning. As a result of this attack, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-02-19
This is a summary of 25 AMN articles on the following subjects: Russia, Syria, Rukban, HTS, Jihadist, Jolani, Assad, Erdogan, Turkey, India, Euphrates, ISIS, SDF, US, Guaido, Trump, Venezuela, Aleppo, Iraq, Hama, Iran, Saudi, Yemen, Armenia, Tanf, Netanyahu, Damascus, East_ghouta. We have changed our format from posting full articles to our steem readership to a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
State Department calls for repatriation and prosecution of ISIS members (video)
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino called for the repatriation of foreigners who traveled to Syria to fight and/or join the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) so they could be prosecuted while speaking to the press in Washington DC on Tuesday. “Repatriating these foreign terrorist fighters to their countries of origin, ensuring that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian President Putin To Give His Annual Address Today
Russian President Putin. TASS *AFP:* *Putin to give annual address as popularity slides* Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual state of the nation address on Wednesday as he faces an unprecedented fall in his approval ratings. It will be the 66-year-old leader's first address to both houses of parliament since he was elected to a fourth presidential term a year ago, extending his long rule until 2024. Last year, Putin used the address to unveil a new arsenal of weapons in a nearly two-hour speech that stunned the West and many in Russia. Speaking two weeks befo... more »
Sidney Powell Highlights the Origin of FISA Abuse and Election Campaign Surveillance…
Sidney Powell is one of a very few people who tenaciously keep reminding media pundits about the origin of the political surveillance efforts in the 2016 election: the FBI and NSA FISA-702(16)(17) abuse scandal. In this report broadcast by Sharyl … Continue reading →
VLADISLAV SURKOV ROLLS OUT THE RUSSIAN ANSWER TO THE AMERICAN STATE OF PERMANENT WAR
By John Helmer, Moscow In the programme for the special form of Russian governance which Vladislav Surkov (lead image, right*) calls Putinism for the next hundred years, there is no power-sharing with businessmen (oligarchs or merchants), social classes, intelligentsia, the Russian Orthodox Church, political parties, parliaments, the Constitution or the civil and criminal courts. Rule […]
Saudi Arabia Wants To Be The Next Hotspot For Russian & Chinese Tourists
Saudi Arabia’s strategic courting of Russian and Chinese tourists, and the joint investments that these three governments have committed to in this regard, will help to take their relations to the next step and facilitate the Kingdom’s overall diversification away from its former American patron and towards the emerging Multipolar World Order. The post Saudi Arabia Wants To Be The Next Hotspot For Russian & Chinese Tourists appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Bernie is Back for 2020! Will he win?: JVH on JCS Show
Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig and John C Scott discuss the return of Bernie Sanders. Will he win in 2020? What the implications of his candidacy for the nation’s political discourse? For more conversation in the media click here. For more political punditry click here. Please Facebook Like, Tweet, etc below and/or reblog to share this discussion with others. Check out and
Tweets For Today
Cuba denies military in Venezuela, charges U.S. readies intervention https://t.co/PG7UzS3ZAC pic.twitter.com/sVCbROdNWa — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 20, 2019 A convoy of big trucks from Canada's oil producing regions rolled into the capital Ottawa as hundreds of people including "yellow vest" activists rallied in protest at government curbs on pipeline construction https://t.co/hadSUUSrEq — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 19, 2019 Trump-Kim summit: What might Kim learn from hosts Vietnam? https://t.co/N4C0A6KUIM — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 20, 2019 "I've n... more »
My Health Record opt-outs top 2.5 million
One in 10 people with a Medicare card choose to opt out of the new My Health Record digital health system, but Department of Health officials say the results are in line with expectations.
Mother jailed over manslaughter of toddler Mason Lee
Queensland mother Anne Maree Lee is sentenced to nine years in jail after pleading guilty to child cruelty and the manslaughter of her toddler Mason Jet Lee, however she will be eligible for parole in July this year.
Former Qld union boss claims sexual encounter was consensual
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Former CFMEU Queensland boss David Hanna tells a Brisbane court that a woman who claims he raped her hours after they met was a consenting participant throughout their sexual encounter.
Fact Check: Are five MCGs of native forest being logged in Victoria every day?
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Environmentalists frequently talk about logging in terms of how many "soccer pitches" are chopped down. But what if you measure it by MCGs?
Holocaust denier who believes alien lizards rule the world banned from entering Australia
Controversial British conspiracy theorist David Icke has his visa cancelled ahead of a planned national speaking tour in March.
Autism Symptoms in Pets Rise as Pet Vaccination Rates Rise
Adverse reactions to vaccination are not uncommon in pets. Globally, the animal vaccine industry has been valued at $6.27 billion in 2015 and is expected to rise to $11.40 billion by 2024.
Funding for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ Green New Deal Is Has Links to George Soros and the Rockefellers
Sunrise, the chief lobbyists, have a complex web of donors that include the Rockefeller Family Fund and other non-profit partners including the Center for Popular Democracy, the the Sierra Club, Greenpeace and many more organizations that are financed by billionaire George Soros.
Is Iran Really Building Its Very Own Submarines?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Middle East* Or is this fake news? In yet another milestone on Tehran’s path to becoming a self-sustaining regional power, Iranian state news *announced *the Iranian Navy has commissioned its first homemade submarine. The new Fateh-class vessel was unveiled by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani late last week, at a ceremony held at the Bandar Abbas naval base. Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami *noted *that “The Fateh (“conqueror”) submarine is completely homegrown and has been designed and developed by capable experts of the Marine... more »
Judge Orders Roger Stone to Court Over Instagram Post
A federal judge ordered Roger Stone to appear in court to consider whether to revoke his bail.
Burberry Apologizes for Hoodie with Noose Knot
The chief executive and chief creative officer of luxury fashion powerhouse Burberry have apologized for putting a hoodie with strings tied in the shape of a noose on their London Fashion Week runway.
‘Fight Back!’ Consumer Reporter David Horowitz Dies
David Horowitz, whose "Fight Back!" syndicated program made him perhaps the best-known consumer reporter in the U.S., has died. He was 81.
Judge OKs Suit Aimed at Halting Obama Library in Chicago
A federal judge gave the green light to a parks-advocacy group's lawsuit that aims to stop for good the delayed construction of former President Barack Obama's $500 million presidential center in a Chicago park beside Lake Michigan.
Report: North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Purges Wealthy Elite And Opponents To His Outreach To The U.S. And South Korea
Photo: Kim meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Photo: Valery Sharifulin/TASS *FOX News*: *Kim Jong Un goes after opponents of US-Korea ties with jail and executions, report says* North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has targeted opponents of his diplomatic efforts with the U.S. and South Korea by jailing them, sending them out of the country, and even executing them, according to The Wall Street Journal. Between 50 and 70 people have been targeted in what the state-run media is depicting as an effort to combat corruption, The Journal said. Kim is also seizing the assets ... more »
Fifty Years Of Failed Apocalyptic Forecasts
“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” – H. L. Mencken Academics have been … Continue reading →
The Frozen United States
The last two afternoons were both the second coldest on record for the date in Boulder. The cold is forecast to shift east over the next week, with temperatures well below 0F (-18C) 10-Day Temperature Outlook for the Conterminous U.S. … Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
Members of the SDF seen on the rooftop of a building, located on the outskirts of Baghuz. *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Final days of the 'Isis caliphate'– photo essay* (The Guardian)
Heavy snows to hit San Diego County, CA
HEAVY SNOW WITH LOW SNOW LEVELS (down to 2,000 ft) WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY – Localized amounts up to 20 inches (50 cm) National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA Feb 19 2019 – The area with greatest accumulations will likely be the San Diego County Mountains. The San Bernardino and Riverside County Mountains will see accumulations Wednesday and Wednesday ... Read moreHeavy snows to hit San Diego County, CA The post Heavy snows to hit San Diego County, CA appeared first on Ice Age Now.
February 20th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #762
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday February 20th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Trey Gowdy Draws Distinction – McCabe Ain’t Talking About “Crossfire Hurricane”…
This is one of those rare interviews where granular substance surfaces. On a particular issue Trey Gowdy is a valuable SME. Gowdy has seen all of the classified documentary evidence that surrounds the July 31, 2016, FBI counterintelligence operation against … Continue reading →
Is Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats The Next Top Official To Be Replaced By President Trump?
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Daniel Coats testifies to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Worldwide Threats on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *Washington Post:* *Trump grows frustrated with Coats, leading some to fear he might be fired * President Trump has grown increasingly disenchanted with Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, who has served as the nation’s top intelligence official for nearly two years, leading some administration officials to worry he will soon be dismissed, according to people familiar with t... more »
Public health officials say KFC in Mongolia linked to food poisoning cases
Dozens of people have been hospitalized in Mongolia after eating at KFC, according to reports. From Feb. 8 to 15, more than 100 people showed food poisoning symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting after eating at the Zaisan outlet of KFC in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. A total of 37 people were hospitalized according... Continue Reading
Produce importer initiates dukkah recall for potential risk of glass pieces
An importer in Massachusetts is recalling cans of dukkah from retailers nationwide because they may contain pieces of glass. The company, Sid Wainer & Son, did not report how the problem was discovered. The New Bedford, MA, company notified the Food and Drug Administration of the recall in recent days. Officials with Sid Wainer &... Continue Reading
Pet owners file civil suits against Hill’s Pet Nutrition in relation to dog deaths
Pet owners have filed a total of three separate civil lawsuits in federal court against Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. following the company’s recent admission that some of its pet foods contained excessive levels of Vitamin D. The consumers are seeking class action status. The named plaintiffs in the three lawsuits allege that their dogs became... Continue Reading
Company recalls chicken salad for Listeria; some went to Whole Foods
Lean Culinary Services LLC of Hollywood, FL, is recalling about 220 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad because the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. Some of it carries the Whole Foods Market brand logo. The FSIS reports all of the chicken salad was produced on Feb.... Continue Reading
Performing pluralism: why the BJP wants Muslim friends
In our guest series on South Asia, a look at how the BJP tries to detoxify its Hindu nationalist image with calculated appeals to select Muslim groups. The post Performing pluralism: why the BJP wants Muslim friends appeared first on New Mandala.
Can Trump's Phony Emergency Declaration Be Stopped?
A new poll from YouGov for *HuffPo* taken last week showed that most registered voters oppose Trump's fake emergency, 57-39%. Among independents, 30% approve and 55% disapprove. So what's next? The House-- 235 Democrats and 197 Republicans-- will pass a resolution of disapproval-- which can't be blocked by McTurtle. The national emergency law requires the Senate to take up the resolution within 18 days of the House passing it. But would a Republican-majority Senate pass it? We'll get to that in a moment. Are there House Dems who would vote against the resolution? And are there Rep... more »
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Pakistan to ink MoU on free trade agreement with Saudi Arabia
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
20-Feb-2019 Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are also going to sign memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for a Free Trade Agreement.
“Patients Are Being Duped:” NBC Investigation Exposes False CBD Oil Claims
The world is waking up to the long overlooked health benefits of cannabis, specifically CBD oil, a long-overlooked natural supplement that has been used to heal everything from anxiety to Parkinson’s, chronic pain, epileptic seizures, and even cancer. Thousands of people rely on CBD every day, but not all CBD products are created equal, as a new NBC 6 Miami investigation has found. The news station tested 35 different CBD products from 7 different companies, buying five products total from each brand. The results were discouraging to say the least, as nearly 60 percent of... more »
California and 15 Other States Are Suing Trump Over His Border Wall Emergency Declaration
The lawsuit claims that Trump manufactured a "crisis" in order to obtain funding for a wall, and that there is no national emergency at the southern border.
Adelaide pilot leaves 'graffiti' on flight radar
An Adelaide pilot takes workplace venting to all new heights by etching "I'm bored" into the sky. The Civil Aviation Authority says it is "uncommon but not unheard of".
Explicit story about 'blitz attack' on girl found on alleged serial killer's computer
A pornographic story found on computers belonging to the accused Claremont serial killer bears "striking similarities" to the alleged abduction and rape of a 17-year-old girl at Karrakatta cemetery, prosecutors allege.
Australian diplomats called on to help Uyghur family stuck in China
A Uyghur Australian man who fears for the safety of his wife and son is calling on the nation's diplomats to help them get out of China to avoid persecution.
Entire Collins Class submarine fleet likely needing upgrade before $50b replacements arrive
The Chief of Navy signals Australia's entire fleet of ageing Collins Class submarines might need upgrading before its $50 billion French-built replacements are ready.
Company mystified as to how shark got inside protective netting at Perth beach
Quinns Beach in Perth's northern suburbs is closed after a shark is spotted swimming on the wrong side of the beach's protective shark net, as the company which manages the net says it has no idea how the animal got inside the enclosure.
Malaysian hitman to be deported after murder conviction
The former bodyguard to Malaysia's ex-prime minister Najib Razak faces eventual deportation from Australia after a Sydney court rejects his appeal for political asylum.
Endangered quolls may be surviving in city's northern suburbs
Rangers hope that a population of northern quolls may be hatching an unlikely tale of survival in suburban Darwin.
Inland rail project route becomes a hot election issue
The NSW Farmers Association calls for an inquiry into the route of the inland rail project, despite more than $400 million being spent so far including $100 million on track work.
Here's how experts tell when a cyber attack is done by a state actor
Whether it's hackers stealing files from defence contractors or Federal Parliament's computer network being undermined, Australia has for years come under attack by a variety of cyber thieves.
Why falling house prices do less to improve affordability than you might think
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It's natural to assume that a downturn in the property market is good news for people who've been priced out of the market. In practice, they might still not be able to buy a home, writes Chris Leishman.
These are the 12 key targets the WA Premier says will define his job
A "bold" target of 150,000 new jobs within five year, increasing conservation land by five million hectares and slashing Indigenous incarceration by almost a quarter are among a range of ambitious promises unveiled by the WA Government.
Dead woman's family begged her not to go to Australia to meet internet love, court told
The family of an American woman shot dead by a man she met on the internet had begged her not to leave the US in late 2015, a Melbourne court hears.
Murray-Darling Basin Authority hits back at claims made in SA royal commission
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority rejects claims of maladministration levelled against it by SA's royal commission into the river system and says scrapping the plan for the basin would be "reckless".
Girlfriend of sacked border force boss pleads guilty to lying about their relationship
Sarah Rogers, the girlfriend of former Australian Border Force chief Roman Quaedvlieg, pleads guilty to giving false or misleading information about their relationship, as a court hears information such as a psychiatric report will be produced at her sentencing.
a MAJOR reckoning due upon the "leadership" in America
2-19-2019 *Ms. Anderson*: “We all held a sense that--that it was a pretty stupid thing to do, that anybody who has held a security clearance, anybody who has worked in the government understands that you have--the cardinal rule that you have to do your work on a government system. “So we all recognized from the outset that from a commonsense perspective from somebody who has worked--from the perspective of somebody who has worked in the government that it seemed like a pretty dumb thing to do.” But *Anderson also maintained--as did Page, Baker and the others--that** Clinton ... more »
President Trump Signs A Directive That Would Place The Space Force Within Air Force
*CNBC:* *Trump officially directs Pentagon to create Space Force legislation for Congress* * President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday ordering the Pentagon draft legislation for Congress that would created the Space Force as a part of the the U.S. Air Force. * This would establish the first military branch in over 70 years. * Currently the U.S. Air Force manages the space domain through the U.S. Space Command. President Donald Trump signed a directive on Tuesday that ordered the Department of Defense create a Space Force as a sixth military branch. Known as Space Policy D... more »
Burglar Crashes Car into Oklahoma Adult Novelty Store
Authorities believe the man knew the store's layout because he ran directly to one section to steal the items.
Did the Trump EPA Invoke ‘Emergency’ Rules to Allow Use of a Pesticide Harmful to Bees?
The environmental agency did use emergency exemptions to permit the application of the pesticide sulfoxaflor in some states.
The U.S. Air Force in 2030: 80-Year-Old B-52s and New B-21 Stealth Bombers?
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Air Force’s bomber fantasy: How to grow the force without spending $45 billion. If the U.S. Air Force follows through on its ambitious plan to add 75 new squadrons, it either will have to *buy a lot more* new bombers, or hold on longer to older bombers. The service apparently is reluctant to confront this hard choice. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson in February 2019 re-affirmed the service's 2018 plan for its bomber fleet. Under the plan, the Air Force in the 2030s would retire its 62 1980s-vintage B-1B bombers and, a few years later, would ... more »
Six Thoughts On Bernie 2020
Bernie Sanders has announced his 2020 Democratic primary run for president of the United States, to predictable sighs of relief from his supporters and equally predictable vitriolic shrieking from Democratic Party centrists. I’ve been asked by my readers to give some thoughts on the matter, […]
Keiser Report: The One Belt, One Road to Superpower
RT Published on Feb 19, 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss reviews of Bruno Maçães’s new book, “Belt and Road: A Chinese World Order,” on the rise of China to superpower status through trade. The “nine arrows crisscrossing Eurasia’ was a vision first realized by Deng Xiaoping who saw […]
Hoax to Improve Career? Alleged Attack by “MAGA Trump Supporters” on Jussie Smollett Keeps Raising Questions
RT Published on Feb 19, 2019 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ola As the narrative of a ‘racist, homophobic attack’ on actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago continues to collapse, politicians and celebrities who fueled the outrage over the incident are quietly backing away and hoping no one notices. end
Spotlight: Will Israel Wage War on Lebanon Amid Recent Regional Tension?
Spotlight: Will Israel Wage War on Lebanon Amid Recent Regional Tension? by http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/newchina/index.htm BEIRUT, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) — Lebanese political analysts are divided on the possibility of Israel waging a war against Lebanon after the recent discovery of tunnels extending from Lebanon to northern Israel and the formation of a new government in Lebanon. – […]
The Arab World Just Trashed Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan
The Arab leaders ARE definitely selling out the Palestinians. All the ‘objections’ raised are largely political theatre to appease their populations who overwhelmingly support the Palestinian cause. – The Arab World Just Trashed Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan by Saeb Erekat, https://www.haaretz.com/ Despite U.S. envoys’ exaggerations and pretense, the Warsaw conference burst the Trump Mideast team’s […]
McCabe: Rosenstein Was Counting Votes on 25th Amendment Effort for Trump’s Removal
Trump is NOT a part of the Illuminati-Globalists. That is why they are desperate to remove him. He is destroying their Globalist institutions. The Illuminati cannot have a man running USA that will tell their World Government run by the Anti-Christ to: “Goto Hell, Submit to World Government My Ass! Surrender America’s National Sovereignty to […]
Currencies Threatened by a Credit Crisis — The Return of the Gold Standard
Currencies Threatened by a Credit Crisis — The Return of the Gold Standard by https://www.goldmoney.com/ In this article I draw attention to the similarities between the current economic situation and that of 1929, and the threat to today’s unbacked currencies. There is the coincidence of trade protectionism with the top of the credit cycle, and […]
Clashes on Israel-Gaza Border: At Least 20 Injured – Reports
Zionist ‘666’ Israel is a Satanic counterfeit. It is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic LIE, HERESY. Modern Ashkenazi Jews (90+% of modern Jewry) admit they are NOT semitic people. The REAL Jews of the Bible, IMO, are the Palestinians ie. most Palestinians are JEWS, the biological descendants of the 12 […]
Central Banks on Gold Buying Spree
Central Banks on Gold Buying Spree by Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, https://sputniknews.com/ On today’s episode of Double Down, Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert talk to Egon von Greyerz of GoldSwitzerland.com about central banks on a gold buying spree. – As central banks have reportedly bought the most gold since 1971 when the world was on a […]
Giant List Of MSM-Fueled Hate-Crime Hoaxes Meant To Frame Trump Supporters
Giant List Of MSM-Fueled Hate-Crime Hoaxes Meant To Frame Trump Supporters by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As Brian Stelter and CNN work overtime to pretend that the MSM didn’t uncritically promote Jussie Smollett’s absurd “hate crime” story in a giddy rush to frame Trump supporters as violent, journalist and photographer Andy Ngo has pushed back. – […]
Will Silver Break Out In 2019? Something Is Happening! (with David Morgan)
World Alternative Media Published on Feb 17, 2019 Josh Sigurdson talks with David Morgan of The Morgan Report and Lode about the very real possibility of silver (and gold) skyrocketing in value in the near future. Now, could this happening in 2019? David Morgan explains why he’s waiting on gold and what one should likely […]
UK Defence Secretary Looking for a Fight with Both China and Russia
The Duran Published on Feb 18, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 87. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson’s idea to deploy hard power against China and Russia, starting with plans to send Britain’s new aircraft carrier to the tense sea routes in the South China Sea. – Why […]