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Thick snow and high winds in Tasmania stop helicopter reaching walkers
A police helicopter is forced to turn back during an attempt to retrieve three walkers suffering hypothermia in Tasmania's wilderness, while fire and flood threaten communities elsewhere in the state.
As fires burn near the coast, this is what summer looks like in the Australian Alps
A cold blast from the south brought freezing conditions to the south-east of the country while other parts sizzled, and in NSW an area the size of Sydney was besieged by fire.
The WA voluntary euthanasia debate was a classic example of political sausage-making
Between the accusations of political "wrecking", "disgraceful conduct" and MPs being pressured by colleagues on how to vote — WA's euthanasia debate was best observed from a distance, writes Jacob Kagi.
Racist or just young and foolish? Are our wannabe politicians simply following their party's lead?
When some of the Liberal National Party's youngest leaders were caught out this week laughing at a racist slur, it was uncomfortable viewing. But inappropriate behaviour isn't just a pastime of the young party hopefuls, with some seasoned politicians engaging in questionable antics in the recent past.
Bringing John Lennon back to life is never easy, actor admits
Aussie actor John Waters is once more bringing John Lennon back to life onstage, but it might be for the last time as he seeks to pass the baton to someone younger.
Gas explosion in Slovakia tower block kills five, injures 40
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A gas explosion in an apartment building in eastern Slovakia kills at least five people and injures more than 40, as the building remains in danger of collapse.
For jeweller Antoinette Campbell, good karma is as important as a good price
As more people seek out second-hand engagement rings to save money, a Melbourne jeweller is taking the unconventional step of offering "detachment ceremonies" to cleanse items from toxic break-ups.
How to still be a mum, grandmother or aunty when you're behind bars
A program at a north Queensland prison is helping mothers change their attitudes towards parenting and family relationships in an effort to break the cycle of incarceration.
The year's best political cartoons are on display, and lampooned politicians are the biggest fans
Cartoonists drew heavily on this year's federal election campaign in their quest to entertain — and to keep the country's leaders honest.
14,000 kilometres, two kids under five and two tandem bikes
Many adventure-seeking families take the opportunity when the kids are young to embark on an round-the-country adventure, but it usually involves a campervan. This couple used pedal power.
Dodgy dealings at a Melbourne council have shone light on a bigger issue
A probe into developer donations has exposed some dodgy dealings at a Melbourne council, but also shines a light on the intricate and risky world of political fundraising, writes state political reporter Richard Willingham.
'Never again means never again': The religious groups taking on big tech in immigration fight
Amazon and Microsoft have unlikely opponents: Religious activists, who accuse them of complicity in the fight for undocumented immigrants.
The Constitutional Politics of Impeachment
My thoughts over on Jurist
Fukushima Radiation Hot Spots
Radiation levels in planned Olympic spaces: Jack Tarrant (2019, December 4). Radiation hot spots found at Tokyo 2020 torch relay start: Greenpeace. https://wkzo.com/news/articles/2019/dec/04/radiation-hot-spots-found-at-tokyo-2020-torch-relay-start-greenpeace/963358/?refer-section=sports TOKYO (Reuters) - Radiation hot spots have been found at the J-Village sports facility in Fukushima where the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay will begin, Greenpeace Japan said on Wednesday. Greenpeace found that radiation levels around the recently refurbished venue, which also hosted the Argent... more »
Claims that 1080 poison operations were needed at Arthur’s Pass National Park were NOT based on any scientific evidence … Dr Jo Pollard’s open letter to DoC
From the ‘NO to 1080 use in NZ’ Facebook page Claims that 1080 poison operations are needed – are NOT based on any evidence On August 2019, Dr Pollard sent an open letter to Mike Slater, Deputy-Director General of Operations for the New Zealand Dept of Conservation. This letter summarised the oft-repeated unscientific claims made … Continue reading Claims that 1080 poison operations were needed at Arthur’s Pass National Park were NOT based on any scientific evidence … Dr Jo Pollard’s open letter to DoC →
Study: Almost half of new cancer patients lose their entire life savings – Insider
Originally posted on AGR Daily News: Study: Almost half of new cancer patients lose their entire life savings – Insider According to a new study published in the American Journal of Medicine, 42% of new cancer patients lose all of their life savings in two years because of treatment. The average amount a cancer patient lost…
How the safety and efficacy research was done for Gardasil – Dr Suzanne Humphries
VAXXED TV 66.5K subscribers Dr. Suzanne Humphries and Polly Tommey go through the Gardasil inserts and explore how the safety and efficacy research was done and what the results were. Camera by Joshua Coleman and Anu Vaidya with editing by Joshua Coleman.
Loyal sheepdog tries to hunt down the truck transporting his flock to the slaughterhouse
Originally posted on © blogfactory: An incredibly loyal Spanish sheepdog has hit national headlines after he chased a truck, loaded with his doomed flock, down a dangerous motorway as they were transported to an abattoir. The dog, named Piqué, chased the herd of sheep – which he had protected since he was a young pup –…
Healthy baby dies after her six month shots – hear her tragic story
Hear the story of little Evee Gayle Clobes, a beautiful little soul who passed after receiving two vaccines. A healthy little one gone, breaking the hearts of her loving family. You can hear the full story at 43 minutes in the interview of her mother by Del Bigtree. Evee’s mother is fighting for justice. Evee’s … Continue reading Healthy baby dies after her six month shots – hear her tragic story →
Almost Quarter BILLION Dollars Paid Out for Vaccine Injuries by U.S. Government in 2019
The federal government Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just concluded their fourth and last meeting of 2019 on December 5th. At this meeting the Division of Injury Compensation Programs reported that through December 1, 2019, the federal government's National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program had paid out $225,457,658.00 for vaccine injuries and deaths for the fiscal year 2019. The fiscal year 2020 started October 1, 2019, and since that date $31,710,574.00 has already been awarded as settlements in cases ... more »
Brazil's Answer to the Glock 19 Gun: Meet the Taurus G3
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, South America* [image: https://gun.deals/product/preorder-taurus-g3-striker-fired-9mm-4-barrel-15-rnd-24999] An expert tells us what he thinks--and if it can take out the legendary Glock 19. *Key Point:* At the end of the day, the G3 is just cheaper. High capacity nine millimeter pistols were first introduced to the public as service pistols. Built for military and police without regard for size, service pistols were full-sized handguns that prioritized recoil reduction and magazine capacity over concealability. Over the years a compromise has evolv... more »
Why Impeachment Can Boomerang on the Democrats
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Senate will likely take up the question of removal after the new year, a decision the administration has asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell not to prolong. Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger eloquently voiced his concern about the current impeachment process at the Wednesday evening dinner to celebrate the Center for the National Interest’s twenty-fifth anniversary. Kissinger, who as President Richard Nixon’s Secretary of State and National Security Advisor witnessed firsthand the fall of that presidency... more »
Nazi Germany Was Going to Conquer Russia--Until This
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-34#/media/File:Char_T-34.jpg] The first victory of the Red Army in the war. *Key Point:* Don't invade Russia during the winter. The smell of victory was in the air as the forces of Field Marshal Fedor von Bock’s Army Group Center continued to drive deep into the Ukraine during the final week of June 1941. To most of the young soldiers of the army group it seemed that this would be another unstoppable blitzkrieg. Their commander, however, saw things differently. Von Bock was one of several higher ... more »
on reincarnation--video lecture by Elizabeth Clare Prophet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okA-eoyJgnY How to Develop Your Heart Chakra--lecture by Elizabeth Clare Prophet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdRMsZCBL8M
Did Trump Say ‘Hillary Clinton Can’t Satisfy Her Husband’?
The line between original speech and mere repetition is frequently blurred in the online world.
Did Willie Nelson Quit Smoking Weed?
His spokeswoman noted he does whatever he wants when it comes to smoking anything.
Did NYT Report Clinton and Soros ‘Paid Woman to Accuse Trump of Sexual Assault’?
A right-leaning website grossly misrepresented what a two-year-old New York Times article actually said.
Prosecutors Say Alaska Dentist Rode Hoverboard at Procedure (Video)
An Alaska dentist accused of fraud and unnecessarily sedating patients also performed a procedure while riding a wheeled, motorized vehicle known as a hoverboard, authorities said.
R. Kelly Charged with Paying Bribe Before Marrying Aaliyah
Federal prosecutors are accusing singer R. Kelly of scheming with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years old, in a secret ceremony in 1994.
Official: Pensacola Shooter Was Saudi Aviation Student
The gunman, who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy, was a second lieutenant in the Saudi Air Force, said two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Pentagon Confirms It's Drawing Up Plans To Send As Many As 7,000 Troops To The Middle East
*Daily Mail:* *Pentagon confirms it's drawing up plans to send as many as 7,000 troops to the Middle East despite threat from Iran and Donald Trump's pledge to 'end the endless wars'* * President Trump has pledged to pull the U.S. out of 'endless wars' and has succeeded in a few troop drawdowns * But the Pentagon says it will send as many as 7,000 troops back to the Middle East in a major deployment meant to check Iranian aggression * Iran is blamed for a series of maritime attacks and bombings in Saudi Arabia * 'If there is a threat, it will be met very strongly,' the president sai... more »
TODAY’S CANCER TREATMENTS ARE BASED ON “WEAK” EVIDENCE, PUTTING THE WHOLE CANCER RESEARCH INDUSTRY INTO QUESTION
Think the latest chemo drugs help people to live longer, or have a better quality of life? Sadly, even though we want our sponsored runs to make a difference. The truth is that the Cancer... The post TODAY’S CANCER TREATMENTS ARE BASED ON “WEAK” EVIDENCE, PUTTING THE WHOLE CANCER RESEARCH INDUSTRY INTO QUESTION appeared first on Healing Oracle.
The Case for Capitalism
David Brooks has an excellent column today.
Acuerdo UE-Mercosur: "Imposible no ver los impactos negativos"
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
06-Dec-2019 El gran y esperado acuerdo de libre comercio entre la Unión Europea y el Mercosur es blanco de pocas alabanzas y muchas críticas en diversas instancias del bloque.
Yes, There Are Still "Democrats" In ALEC
The right-wing, corporatist American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is holding a summit in Scottsdale, AZ this week. That caught the attention of super-progressive, Flagstaff-based congressional candidate Eva Putzova, who noted in an e-mail to her supporters that ALEC brings conservative lawmakers together with corporate lobbyists... to craft and pass racist legislation that harms communities of color." She also noted that the current occupant of the AZ-01 seat she's running to represent, Blue Dog Tom O'Halleran, "is a dues-paying alumnus of ALEC... ALEC is notorious for some ... more »
NATO Splits Reveal Alliance is Redundant
If the NATO summit this week marking the 70th anniversary of its foundation in 1949 was meant to be a resounding celebration, it backfired spectacularly, more as a resounding farce. Amid all the pomp and ceremony afforded by an official reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the British Queen, the two-day gathering descended into squabbling, sneering and back-stabbing.
"Children's schooling is now compulsory, enforced by the police and controlled by the State. The inevitable result is to postpone a child's growing-up. His actual situation does not require him to develop self-reliance, self-discipline and responsibility; that is, he has no actual experience of freedom in his youth." #QotD
*"[Children's] schooling is now compulsory, enforced by the police and controlled by the State (that is, by the politicians in office) and paid for by compulsory taxes. The inevitable result is to postpone a child's growing-up. He passes from the authority of his parents to the authority of the police. He has no control of his time and no responsibility for its use until he is sixteen years old. His actual situation does not require him to develop self-reliance, self-discipline and responsibility; that is, he has no actual experience of freedom in his youth."* ~ Rose Wil... more »
The Economist Names Open Borders a Best Book of 2019!
The link is gated, but here’s the screen cap! My book with Zach Weinersmith is sandwiched on the list between three Nobelists: The post The Economist Names Open Borders a Best Book of 2019! appeared first on Econlib.
Zucman’s Statistical Sleight of Hand
While researching my recent article “The Assault on Wealth,” I found something interesting from University of California, Berkeley economics professor Gabriel Zucman that I didn’t have room for in my 2,000 word article. Zucman had tweeted that the 20 richest individuals in America donated 0.8 percent of their wealth in 2018. That compares to […] The post Zucman’s Statistical Sleight of Hand appeared first on Econlib.
NEC Director Larry Kudlow: “President Trump Has Restructured The U.S. Economy” – Main Street USA is Back On Top…
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow appears on Fox Business news to discuss the November jobs report, economic growth and the China trade discussions. Kudlow highlights the primary point that President Trump has reestablished Main Street USA as the primary … Continue reading →
MAGAnomics – November Jobs Gains +266,000, Unemployment Rate 3.5%, Wage Growth +3.1%, Inflation 1.4%…
“These are the best jobs numbers of our lives”… The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released the jobs number for November and the results are astoundingly excellent. November jobs gains 266,000; the year-over-year wage growth is 3.1% with non-supervisory … Continue reading →
We're going to disagree today...
*FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019...with our favorite blogger:* We're going to disagree today with our favorite blogger. We'll disagree with Kevin Drum when he says, of Pamela Karlan's snarky comment involving Donald Trump's 13-year-old son, "There [was] nothing wrong with saying this." We'll agree that there was nothing *criminal* involved in Karlan's masterful comment. We won't say the professor's remark was evil, deranged or demonic. That said, we'll say the remark was in the neighborhood of "wrong," in two different ways: First, it offended against a basic bit of public etiquette... more »
Merck Whistleblower Case Proceeds Toward a Resolution
By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. As the Merck MMR whistle blower case proceeds toward a resolution that increasingly appears to spell doom for Merck’s scandal ridden MMRII blockbuster, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) officials are scrambling to get Glaxo’s version of the MMR teed up to fill the coming vacuum. Recap: […] The post Merck Whistleblower Case Proceeds Toward a Resolution appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Saudi national suspected in deadly shooting at US Navy base in Florida
Just In - 8 hours ago
A shooter who opened fire with a handgun inside a US Navy base in Pensacola, killing four people, is thought to be a member of the Saudi Air Force visiting the United States for military training.
The double standard when it comes to our kids
Somewhere along the line, someone has persuaded us that creativity is not as important as the job at the desk, the role up the greasy pole — and a lack of Federal arts policy doesn't help, writes Virginia Trioli.
I caught a bus 'From St Kilda to Kings Cross' to try to understand Paul Kelly
Just In - 8 hours ago
Jump on a bus from St Kilda to Kings Cross and discover the significance of the song that sparked Paul Kelly's career.
Likely mass graves uncovered in Queensland community decimated by deadly flu
An Aboriginal elder in Queensland is working with a team of researchers to find mass graves — the final resting place of 90 locals who died in the space of three weeks during one of the world's worst outbreaks of Spanish influenza.
Murky hunt for what could be Australia's first extinct native freshwater fish
A search is underway in southern New South Wales to find a potentially extinct species of perch that was last recorded in the wild 20 years ago.
There's a big hurdle prosecutors must overcome to convict Bradley Edwards of Sarah Spiers's murder
Sarah Spiers disappeared nearly 24 years ago and her body has never been found, so how will the Claremont serial killings trial prosecution prove Bradley Robert Edwards was her killer?
'Mega fire' on Sydney's doorstep with temps set to hit 34C
Firefighters are given a quick breather after yesterday's "mega fire" closed in on Sydney, but authorities say "we're not out of the woods yet" as preparations for dangerous conditions next week begin.
How the chance discovery of a memory card exposed one of WA's worst child sex rings
When a nightmare tenant trashed Sarah's house, she left behind a memory card containing content so "sickening" it uncovered one of WA's worst cases of child sex abuse.
Netflix is trialling high-speed playback — but artists and neuroscientists have concerns
The streaming service is tapping into a growing trend among viewers, but artists are reacting with dismay and neuroscientists are criticising the whole idea of being able to properly absorb content at high speed.
Australia's women cricketers love T20 and WBBL, but they want to play more Tests
This year's WBBL has again shown the massive interest in T20 cricket, but if you ask the players, they want more women's Test matches in the future.
Hong Kong's teen protesters face years in prison as courts begin batch-processing cases
Thousands of people have been arrested since Hong Kong's protests began, and it will be years before the courts get through all the cases, leaving those charged in legal limbo and facing potential jail terms.
2020 could see economic policy never before seen in Australia: QE
Australia's economy continues to struggle for growth, pushing the Reserve Bank towards the possibility of quantitative easing. But what exactly is QE and how would it affect ordinary people and the economy?
They were arrested in the same week by communist regimes. But Australia's reaction couldn't be more different
In a single week in January, two Australian men were swiftly arrested in Asia. Both faced trumped-up charges of threatening national security in communist regimes. But they have received very different responses from the Australian Government.
'A moral issue': Dior reaches secret deal after 'exploiting' Indigenous knowledge
The French fashion company Christian Dior reaches a confidential agreement with New Caledonia's Indigenous Kanak people, after it came under fire for using native plants in its cosmetics research.
Group homes were meant to fix the problem of 'barbaric' institutions. Have they?
The home should be a place where people feel safe and free to be themselves, but the royal commission has heard that's not always the case for people with disability living in group homes.
'I'd have a better chance talking to Santa': NDIS funds repair to non-existent wheelchair
Just In - 8 hours ago
A Gold Coast mum says she is at her wits' end as she tries to get her severely disabled eight-year-old daughter the assistance she sorely needs.
Does it really matter if I switch off appliances at the wall?
Should you bother with switching off appliances at the wall or are you just wasting your time? We've had a closer look at whether it pays to be savvy about your electricity usage.
City kids learn you don’t have to grow up on a farm to work on one
City high students learn first-hand the realities of modern agriculture and how they could be part of it.
I taught maths for 25 years, but I won't go back to the classroom. Here's why
Just In - 8 hours ago
Teaching is the most fulfilling job in the world, but as more and more invisible fetters and shackles limit our ability to be educators, I have decided I won't be returning to the classroom, writes Robin Nagy.
Morrison's purge shows the public service has been sidelined
Shortly after the federal election, I had a conversation with a figure at the very centre of the Government. I remembered his extraordinary reflections again this week, as the knife came down on the public service, writes Laura Tingle.
Australia's battle with the 'airpocalypse' is years behind China and Germany
The message from authorities is simple: stay indoors and limit your exposure. But while that might work for a day or two, what happens when it becomes the new norm?
Courts have avoided refereeing between Congress and the president, but Trump may force them to wade in
Kirsten Carlson, Associate Professor of Law and Adjunct Associate Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
President Trump refuses to provide information to lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry. But courts have been reluctant to take such cases for fear of upsetting the government's balance of power.
Recognizing The Phenomenon Of The Persecution Of Christians Globally
Assyrian International News Agency - 8 hours ago
Officials inspect St. Sebastian's Church after multiple explosions targeting churches and hotels across Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019. At least 207 people were killed and hundreds of others wounded in multiple blasts that hit eight different locations -- including churches where Christians were marking Easter Sunday.
White Flight, Without The Actual Flight
We can talk about lots of complicated economic and sociological forces that have fed the problems of school segregation in this country, but the root causes are pretty simple–historically, we have a whole lot of white folks who don’t want their children to go to school with the children of black folks, and they have been creative about finding ways to avoid it. When Brown v. Board of education forced desegregation, communities all across the South responded with segregation academies, private schools where only certain children were welcome. While we’ve long known about these schools... more »
French wine climate scare debunked
Wine must be getting more popular, as climate alarmists are increasingly claiming global warming is harming wine production. The post French wine climate scare debunked appeared first on CFACT.
CFACT catches Greta Thunberg’s paparazzi-filled entrance to COP 25
After crossing the Atlantic ocean on two plastic yachts, and proving conclusively that sailing is not the future of world travel, Greta Thunberg finally arrived at COP 25. CFACT was there and took video of the mob of paparazzi surrounding Greta who is the biggest thing at the conference this year. COP 25 should be renames Greta-fest 2019. The post CFACT catches Greta Thunberg’s paparazzi-filled entrance to COP 25 appeared first on CFACT.
China Gets Natural Gas Piped From Russia
A 1,800-mile, $55 billion pipeline is delivering Russian natural gas to China. The project is a feat of energy infrastructure… The post China Gets Natural Gas Piped From Russia appeared first on IER.
Pensacola Shooter Was Saudi Air Force Lieutenant. Investigation Now Probing Whether Attack Was Terror-Related
*Daily Mail: **Pensacola naval base suspect is identified as Saudi Air Force trainee who was armed with a handgun as authorities probe whether attack that left shooter and three others dead and eight injured was terror-related* * Shooting took place on base early Friday morning, sparking a lockdown * Escambia County Sheriff's deputies responded to Naval Air Station and confronted the gunman, resulting in his death * Sources identified gunman as Saudi aviation student Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani * Rep Matt Gaetz, a Republican representing Pensacola, called the shooting 'an act of t... more »
Turley Attacked Before Impeachment Testimony Ended
[image: turley-attacked-before-impeachment-testimony-ended] Before law professor Jonathan Turley finished testimony about the impeachment of President Trump before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, the leftist rage machine whirred to life.
Brazilian court decision could encourage other cannabis companies to seek approval for cultivation
After Brazil’s health authority shelved a proposal on domestic cannabis cultivation this week, a court decided in the opposite direction, allowing – for the first time in Brazil – a company to grow hemp commercially. The court’s decision could spur other cannabis companies to appeal to the judicial system for permission to cultivate domestically. The […] Brazilian court decision could encourage other cannabis companies to seek approval for cultivation is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Alberta weighs legal changes for marijuana vape market
Findings from Alberta, Canada’s smoking law review could lead to legislative or regulatory changes involving cannabis vaping – though the analysis is not specifically aimed at cannabis – the Treasury Board and Finance ministry told Marijuana Business Daily. The review, which started in October, is being conducted because Alberta’s current legislation does not address vaping […] Alberta weighs legal changes for marijuana vape market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Iran's Submarines Have One Objective: Sink The U.S. Navy
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle Eat* Could it work? *Key point: *The Persian Gulf is shallow enough that Iran's submarines have an advantage. The Iranian military has long planned for a defensive naval war in the Persian Gulf, in which it would leverage its large fleet of fast attack boats toting antiship missiles to launch swarming hit-and-run attacks on adversaries in along Persian Gulf, with the ultimate goal of shutting down passage through the Straits of Hormuz. Supporting this naval guerilla-warfare strategy are twenty-one indigenously produced Ghadir-class mini subm... more »
Did Pelosi and Schiff just break the law with warrantless phone record searches?
Dec. 5, 2019, Fairfax, Va.—Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement urging the Justice Department to inquire how confidential phone records protected under federal law were obtained by House Intelligence Committee without a law enforcement request from phone carriers: “Attorney General William Barr should open an investigation into whether federal telecommunications privacy laws were violated when Adam Schiff subpoenaed confidential phone records from Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani, Jay Sekulow, U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, and journalist ... more »
Interesting and apparently valued Democrat
Whether we find out today or sometime in the future just who the whistleblower is or not, this CIA employee known as Eric Ciaramella has led a very interesting life over the last ten years. One that by CIA standards should not be possible if they are truly a clandestine group. The main focus should be first what all has been leaked to the press. It seems more than just the one telephone incident has been broadcast involving other world leaders as well according to a Bloomberg article. Then move on to the person and the reasoning behind their actions. … Continue reading →
Nationwide Strike Continues For A Second Day In France
*Daily Mail*: *French workers are told 'you'll have to work a bit longer' by PM as the country prepares for a second day of strike chaos and violent protests over pension reforms* * Train operator SNCF again axed 90 per cent of high-speed TGVs today after Thursday's public sector strikes * Air France cancelled 30 per cent of domestic flights for Friday with severe disruptions expected on Eurostar * Some 800,000 protesters marched in several cities on Thursday in the largest nationwide strikes in decades * Disruption comes days after President Macron appeared to be caught mocking ... more »
World News Briefs -- December 6, 2019
Iranian political deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi, right, and German Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Helga Maria Schmid attend a JCPOA meeting at EU Delegation to the International Organizations office in Vienna, Austria [Joe Klamar/AFP] *Al Jazeera*: *Europeans, Iran to clash at nuclear talks as deal nears collapse* *Europeans will urge Iran to stop violating nuclear deal, but Tehran remains angered by sanctions imposed by Washington.* European powers will demand at talks on Friday that Iran stop violating their n... more »
CAN MITCH McCONNELL PUT THE CRAZY BACK IN THE TUBE?
Politico reports that the Senate impeachment trial probably won't go full wingnut. Senate GOP leaders have signaled they intend to defend Trump wholeheartedly, but they’re also loath to let the upper chamber descend into chaos or divide their caucus ahead of a tough 2020 cycle. And even if Senate Republicans wanted to embrace the hard-line posture of the House, the party’s narrow majority makes that all but impossible under Senate rules. Calling controversial witnesses will require near lockstep party unity from 51 of the 53 Senate Republicans to make any procedural maneuvers, a to... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/6/2019
Today's Water Cooler:
Update – Antarctic sea ice NOT at new record maximum
Earlier this week I posted and article saying that Antarctic sea ice had reached a new record maximum. Turns out that I was mistaken. I based that assertion of a press release from NASA. However, several alert readers pointed out that the press release was issued in 2014. One reader, Gary H., took the time ... Read moreUpdate – Antarctic sea ice NOT at new record maximum The post Update – Antarctic sea ice NOT at new record maximum appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Bolivia’s New Right-Wing Gov’t Targets Foreigners With “Anti-Terror” Death Squads
The new move creating an unaccountable armed security force directly aimed at foreign terror will do little to quash fears that Bolivia is heading down the road to a totalitarian dictatorship. The post Bolivia’s New Right-Wing Gov’t Targets Foreigners With “Anti-Terror” Death Squads appeared first on MintPress News.
Defining a Theory of ‘Bribery’ for Impeachment
President Trump Departs for London (Source: Flickr/Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) The House of Representatives is currently preparing articles of impeachment against President Trump. A vote this year looks increasingly likely. The Constitution enumerates three categories of offenses that warrant impeachment: “Treason,” “Bribery” and “other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” There are no claims (yet at least) that President Trump engaged in treason. There are some allegations that Trump violated an appropriations statute, which could, under some circumstances, fall wi... more »
Nuckin Futz Newz: Trump's mental state deteriorating dangerously - Psychiatrists - as US and Canada have leadership "Perfect Storm"
*Trudeau at NATO meet and greet* * - cartoon from **The National Post* This edition of *"Nuckin' Futz Newz"* was supposed to be about the *psychiatric report *that is currently being passed around in the Halls of Power(TM) in Washington. This report is signed by 350 psychiatrists and alleges that Trump is so psychiatrically compromised that the "Impeachment" proceedings now going on at the congressional level might throw him over the edge and *could actually present a danger to the United States itself. * You won't be reading about this psychiatric report in the Main*Z*tream media.... more »
Fitness - but not for that purpose?
I was both saddened and amused to read that FitBit, an activity tracking device that monitors your level of exertion during your daily activities, has emerged as a tell-tale device as well. NFL correspondent Jane Slater tweeted: We can laugh, of course, but it's yet another reflection of how personal privacy has almost disappeared with the advent of ubiquitous consumer electronics. Consider these facts: - If you buy a modern CPAP device, information on your sleep habits (including date and time of sleep sessions, the level of sleep, etc.) is automatically passed to a... more »
Art of the Blitzkrieg: How Hitler Nearly Conquered Europe (And Changed Warfare)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_France#/media/File:The_British_Army_in_the_United_Kingdom_1939-45_H9218.jpg] How the Germans used mobile warfare to conquer France in 1940. *Key Point:* The French Army was not prepared to fight a fast, modern war. The attack was beginning despite the widespread lack of artillery support, engineers, or armor. Normally this would be a recipe for disaster. Clusters of gray-clad German infantrymen braved the torrent of enemy fire, carrying assault boats right up to edge of the Meuse River. O... more »
What If America's Cutting-Edge Aircraft Carriers Were Suddenly Obsolete?
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] A nightmare scenario. *Key point:* Like the battleships of old, no mighty class of capital ship can last forever. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nuclear-powered submarine. Ultra-advanced stealth bombers and fighters. These all represent the most lethal, sophisticated and expensive weapons in the U.S. military’s mighty arsenal—and they might soon all be close to obsolete. Well, at least if certain technological trends bear fruit, according to a number of think-tank reports, research studies and in-depth essays... more »
Pelosi Attacks Jake Tapper On CNN For Asking About Impeachment
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivers remarks on the status of the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott] She added that she perhaps she could tell viewers 'about Spain.' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi scolded CNN’s Jake Tapper for asking her about impeachment Thursday, even though she announced earlier in the day that she plans to move forward with the inquiry. Pelosi, a California Democrat, said during a press conference Thursday that she... more »
Forget Submarines and F-35s: The Galil Rifle Might Be Israel's Best Weapon Ever
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It served for three decades with the IDF. *Key Point:* Although the Galil may be out of service today, the rifle helped create what is today a small arms industry all out of proportion to tiny Israel’s size. The 1967 Six Day War provided many military lessons for the young state of Israel. One of many lessons was that the Israeli Army’s FN FAL battle rifles were too heavy and unwieldy. Israel needed a new assault rifle, and as a result, developed the Galil. Largely based on the Soviet AK-47, the Galil served as the service rifle of the Israeli Defens... more »
Climate Protesters Shut Down Downtown DC Traffic
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Members of Extinction Rebellion group stage a protest outside the venue of the U.N. climate change conference (COP25), in Madrid, Spain, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Juan Medina] The 'Extinction Rebellion' hits the World Bank. Climate change activists blocked traffic in Washington, D.C. Friday while chanting slogans expressing support for comedian Bill Nye “The Science Guy,” who regularly says the Earth is on the cusp of extinction. Shut Down D.C planned to surround the World Bank in an effort to pester the financial institution into dives... more »
Symposium on David Schwartz, The Spirit of the Constitution-- Collected Posts
Here are the collected posts for our Balkinization symposium on David Schwartz’s new book, The Spirit of the Constitution: John Marshall and the 200-Year Odyssey of McCulloch v. Maryland (Oxford University Press, 2019). 1. John Mikhail, Introduction to the Symposium on David Schwartz, The Spirit of the Constitution 2. Richard Primus, Marshaling McCulloch 3. Mark R. Killenbeck, Accidents of History? 4. Franita Tolson, What is "Appropriate" Legislation?: McCulloch v. Maryland and the Redundancy of the Reconstruction Amendments 5. Kurt Lash, McCulloch v. Madison: John Marshall’s Eff... more »
Is This Video of Trump’s ‘Wig’ Blowing Off Real?
This viral clip should not be considered a true hair-raising experience.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 6, 2019
*The Hill:* *Pentagon: Reports of 14K troop increase in Mideast 'flat out wrong'* The Pentagon on Friday vehemently pushed back on reports that the United States may send 14,000 more troops to the Middle East to confront a growing Iranian threat but did not deny that a force increase is forthcoming. “As the Department has stated repeatedly, we were never discussing or considering sending 14,000 additional troops to the Middle East,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in a statement. *Read more *.... *Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 6, 2019* US considers sending ... more »
Bad Apple? Entire Officer Training Class Gladly Takes Photo Giving Nazi Salute
[image: salute]The entire graduating class from the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation were all pictured raising their hands giving the Nazi salute.
One of Canada’s oldest cannabis producers seeks creditor protection
Two federally regulated cannabis companies, including one of the earliest licensed producers in Canada, sought creditor protection this week. Wayland Group said it is seeking creditor protection to pursue restructuring and consider financing arrangements. Wayland subsidiary Maricann became the 19th licensed producer in Canada by receiving its federal approval in early 2014. NVS Chartered Accountants […] One of Canada’s oldest cannabis producers seeks creditor protection is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Risk of exploding bottles prompts chilli sauce recall
A brand of hot chili sauce from the United States has been recalled from countries across Europe due to a risk of the bottles exploding. The implicated Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce has a best-before date of March 2021, batch code H9TMKA 44 33, and comes in a pack size of 740 ml. Tuong Ot Sriracha... Continue Reading