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The Republicans Haven't Had Anything To Do With Lincoln For Longer Than Anyone Alive Today Remembers
I don't remember much from elementary school-- being a crossing guard, discovering why big guys could bully smaller guys, a few friends, a few teachers, my Spanish teacher outing me in Spanish many years before I had figured out I was gay... And one thing I'll never forget was an elderly woman coming to address the assembly. Back then, PS 197-- Bernie was a student there too but a couple of years before me-- was all white, just Jews and Italians and a few Irish as I remember. But the elderly woman wasn't memorable because she was black. She was memorable because of what she had to... more »
Wolves, cattle, wilderness and control
I'm reminded, yet again, that in so many cases, government edicts or actions don't necessarily have anything to do with the problem they claim to address. Instead, they're an attempt to impose greater control over part or all of the populace, so that bureaucrats and special interest groups can force their will upon them. Gun control? It's about control, not guns. Obamacare? It's about centralized control of health care and those who need it, not about medicine as such. Draconian traffic rules and regulations? It's all too often about "revenue generation by cop", rather than ... more »
Is China's Second Aircraft Carrier A Floating Paper Tiger?
*David Axe* *Security, * Her layout limits her military potential and also puts a cap on the power-projection capabilities of the Chinese fleet. That’s because Shandong merely is a slightly more capacious copy of China’s first carrier Liaoning, a refurbished Ukrainian hull from the 1980s. The Chinese navy on Dec. 17, 2019 commissioned into service its second aircraft carrier, *Shandong*. China’s leader Xi Jinping presided over the commissioning ceremony at a naval base in Sanya, on the southern island of Hainan, the ship’s home port. With *Shandong *in service, the Chinese fleet... more »
Head-To-Head: Could Iran Take On The British Navy And Survive?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The British military is a shadow of its former might. *Key point:* If Iran were to invade Britain, there would be no question of which party is stronger. But Iran has the upper hand in the Persian Gulf. “A comparison of the UK and Iran’s military strength shows Britain falling behind when it comes to manpower, land and naval strength and petroleum resources,” the newspaper proclaimed after Iran seized a British tanker in the Persian Gulf, in retaliation for Britain seizing an Iranian tanker at Gibraltar. The Daily Express article was based on GlobalFi... more »
I Use Crossbows and Drones to Collect Bacteria from Whales—And to Keep Them Healthy
*Amy Apprill* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] As the largest organisms in the sea, it is possible that whales may owe much of their success to these smallest forms of life. As we drew closer to the massive humpback whale, I became painfully aware how small our inflatable motorboat actually was. I also realized I’d been unconsciously holding my breath and that conversation in the boat, aside from commands from our spotter, had long since faded. The whale scientist next to me raised a crossbow and I heard a soft click as the dart released and crossed the final 20 yards of ... more »
Turkey Threatens to Close Key U.S. Air Base That Houses Nuclear Bombs
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Why? We explain. In what may become the latest wedge in Turkey-NATO relations since Ankara’s purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system earlier this year, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to shut down the Incirlik air base. “If it is necessary for us to take such a step, of course we have the authority ... If this is necessary, together with our delegations, we will close down Incirlik if necessary,” Erdogan told Turkish state television earlier this week. President Erdogan’s comments were prompted by a recent Senate vote to recog... more »
Why Russia Felt Threatened By Estonia's Largest Ever Military Exercise With NATO
*Nicholas J. Myers* *Security, Europe* Estonia’s large-scale Siil 2018 exercise is not trivial. *Key point:* The former Soviet states in the Baltic are standing up to Russian aggression. And NATO has their back. On May 2, 2018, Estonia began the largest exercise in its history since regaining independence in 1991. The exercise is called Siil 2018 (“hedgehog” in Estonian), will last until May 14, and features 15,000 servicemen including 2,000 foreigners from ten NATO countries (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United... more »
Britain's Push For Hypersonic Jets Could Be A Game-Changer For The F-35
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* It won't be easy though. *Key Point:* There is more to developing a hypersonic aircraft than sticking a new engine in an old airframe. Can an F-35 be turned into a hypersonic aircraft? News last month that Britain is boosting its hypersonic weapons program didn’t come as a surprise. Many other nations are doing it. What caught everyone’s attention was that there are plans to rework the jet engines on the 1990s Eurofighter Typhoon—which propel the aircraft to Mach 2—into hypersonic engines that could achieve Mach 5 or faster. Which naturall... more »
Lies continue daily about the pro-life movement
On Facebook, a friend of mine from childhood, who doesn’t vote, listens to the main stream media for news, and quotes the Bible selectively claims that pro-life people don’t care about children after birth. What an outrageous lie. Basic pro-choice talking points written by Planned Parenthood. My response: Who told you that? CNN? MSNBC? Who do you think are funding all the agencies that help children who escape the siren call of Planned Parenthood? Pro-Life people, primarily Christians. Have you ever visited a pregnancy center that saves children, gives the mothers counsel, mat... more »
The Ubiquitous Prof Pollard: How Serious is British Medical Journal About Commercial Influence?
by John Stone Recently, British Medical Journal has been signalling an ambitious intent to rid public health of commericial influence 'COMMERCIAL INFLUENCE IN HEALTH: FROM TRANSPARENCY TO INDEPENDENCE', but how serious is it? In this regard I wrote first to... more »
Thousands Exercise Their Right to Religious Vaccine Exemption at New Jersey Capitol
11 hours. 11 hours. 11 hours. 11 hours. 11 hours. 11 hours! Citizens chanted, protested, stood in the cold, ate delivery pizza in the cold, held fast in the cold to fight for 11 hours on Monday to protect the... more »
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*Restoring the Greatness of Higher Education in America* Graham Walker As a college professor for many years, I saw firsthand the array of problems undermining higher education. Perhaps the biggest relates to the lifeblood of most colleges and universities both public and private: federal funding. Financial dependence on Washington, D.C. has caused even excellent private institutions to step away from open inquiry and moral principle. Their dependence on the federal dollar means acquiescing to the demands of accrediting agencies, the Department of Education (depending on who’s in... more »
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*Climate Change Shakedown Ends in Failure* Boris Johnson’s historic victory in the United Kingdom’s latest election is indicative of many things, but first and foremost is the “quaint” idea that a substantial majority of people favor the nation state more than the democracy-crushing globalist alternative. Nonetheless at the United Nations, transnational governance remains the order of the day. Last Wednesday, that collection of feckless bureaucrats warned the Trump administration that America must compensate poorer nations for climate change, despite President Donald Trump honorin... more »
Bill Black: Lawrence O’Donnell Aims at Buttigieg, But Hits New Democrats
A takedown of the New Democrats' love of austerity.
Chart: Cannabis industry, MJBizCon continue growth trends
Fueled by continued growth in the cannabis industry - both domestically and internationally - the number of attendees, exhibitors and exhibition space at MJBizCon 2019 reached all-time highs. Chart: Cannabis industry, MJBizCon continue growth trends is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
America is thriving; deal with it
Americans’ standard of living overall is the best it has ever been; our parents and grandparents could never dream of today’s conveniences, technological advances, and prosperity. The post America is thriving; deal with it appeared first on CFACT.
RED ALERT! ARMIES MUST NOW ACT TO AVERT A DEPOPULATION THREAT THROUGH GLOBAL EPIDEMIC MARTIAL LAW AND EBOLA MASS VACCINATION PLANS
*HUMANITY FACES NAZI STYLE FINAL SOLUTION USING EPIDEMIC VACCINES, SPECIFICALLY EBOLA* *NWO BANKING CARTEL ARE PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS TO ROLL OUT THEIR EBOLA VACCINES AND MEDICAL MARTIAL LAW BEFORE THEIR PRIVATE BANKING SYSTEM COLLAPSE, THEIR DOLLAR CURRENCY LOSES VALUD AND THE EPSTEIN, PAEDOPHILE SCANDALS PUT THEM IN JAIL* *ARMIES HAVE TO ACT TO DISABLE THE NWO MONSTER BY ATTACKING THE COMMAND CENTRE* *ALTERNATIVE IS THAT THEY AND PEOPLE INSIDE THEIR NATION STATES WILL BE HAMMERED WITH BIOLOGICAL WARFARE ATTACKS, MISINFORMATION ETC FROM ALL SIDES* *GLOBALISTS DETERMINED TO KI... more »
Can The EV Revolution Survive Without Tax Credits?
Automakers are petitioning for an extension of EV tax credits. How critical is that to sales growth?
Why, Despite Sluggish Economy, Does Brazil’s Stock Exchange Keep Hitting Records?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian stock market has been breaking successive positive records. The last one was on Monday, December 16th, when the Ibovespa, the main index, closed above 113,000 points, beating last week's record. The climate of good market mood was intensified in recent days, with the signaling of trade negotiations between […] The post Why, Despite Sluggish Economy, Does Brazil’s Stock Exchange Keep Hitting Records? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Restoration Work on São Paulo’s Portuguese Language Museum Now Complete
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of São Paulo announced on Monday, December 16th, the completion of the restoration and readjustment works of the Museu da Língua Portuguesa ("Portuguese Language Museum"), located at Luz Station, in the city of São Paulo . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Restoration Work on São Paulo’s Portuguese Language Museum Now Complete appeared first on The Rio Times.
Year-end Holiday Period Expects Almost 5.4 Million Travelers at Brazilian Airports
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Company of Airport Infrastructure (INFRAERO), said on Monday, December 16th, that the 47 airports of the network should accommodate 5.39 million passengers in the high season period, between December 16th and January 5th, 2020. According to INFRAERO, the estimate is 3.78 percent higher than last season, when 5.19 […] The post Year-end Holiday Period Expects Almost 5.4 Million Travelers at Brazilian Airports appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pro-Bolsonaro YouTuber Beaten in Homophobic Attack in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - YouTuber Karol Eller, known as a supporter of Bolsonaro's government, was the target of a homophobic attack that left her face disfigured. According to columnist Leo Dias, from the Jornal de Brasília, the attack occurred last Sunday, December 15th, at a kiosk on the beach of . . . To […] The post Pro-Bolsonaro YouTuber Beaten in Homophobic Attack in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo to Introduce Payment With NFC Card and Cell Phone in Buses
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Since September, buses in the city of São Paulo have been testing a new validator that accepts payment via NFC (Near Field Communication): this includes credit and debit cards and digital wallets such as Samsung Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Mastercard and Visa say that the project will be expanded […] The post São Paulo to Introduce Payment With NFC Card and Cell Phone in Buses appeared first on The Rio Times.
"OK Boomer, OK Fed"
*"OK Boomer, OK Fed"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Much of the cluelessness and economic inequality behind the OK Boomer meme is the result of Federal Reserve policies that have favored those who already own the assets (Boomers) that the Fed has relentlessly pumped higher, to the extreme disadvantage of younger generations who were not given the opportunity to buy assets cheap and ride the Fed wave higher. *OK Fed:* you've destroyed price discovery, driven housing out of reach of all but the wealthy and hollowed out the economy, all the while patting yourselves on the back for being so s... more »
Hopefully, Lancet Personnel Know More about Medicine than They Know about Climate Science
By Dr. John Happs A “Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change” report was published in 2015, with 46 signatories contributing to a document that claimed: “To map out the impacts of climate change, and the necessary policy responses, in order to ensure the highest attainable standards of health for populations worldwide.” The executive summary […]
"Like So Much Mulberry Bark"
*"Like So Much Mulberry Bark"* by Jeff Thomas "In 1260, Kublai Khan created the first unified fiat currency. The jiaochao was made from the inner layer of bark of the mulberry tree. It’s of interest that the mulberry tree was quite common in Mongolia. What allowed Kublai Khan to get away with treating tree bark as currency was that each bill was cut to size and signed by a variety of officials. They affixed their seals to each bill. To further ensure authenticity, forgery of the chao was made punishable by death. But even then, why would people accept bark as being of the same valu... more »
NuScale Nuclear Reactors Appear More At Risk For Reactor Pressure Vessel Embrittlement/Failure; NuScale Calls US NRC Standards Too “Conservative” & Wants To Weaken Them; Comment By Thursday Night (11.59 PM ET)
Comment Now! https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=NRC-2019-0180-0003 Deadline Dec 19 2019, at 11:59 PM ET ID: NRC-2019-0180-0003 NuScale nuclear claims that the old rules … Continue reading →
Hizb ul-Ahrar: Pakistan’s Cross-border Taliban Problem Remains Critical
Hizb ul-Ahrar: Pakistan’s Cross-border Taliban Problem Remains Critical Publication: Terrorism Monitor By: Animesh Roul The Jamestown Foundation Following a notable lull in militant activity, Pakistan is now facing a unique militant escalation targeted against its security forces in the North Waziristan area and bordering regions. Despite the Taliban force largely being subdued following the concerted […]
“Anyone to my left is an antisemite”
Labour’s massive loss to the Tories has bummed out a lot of people. Everyone’s discussing it and arguing about what went wrong and who’s to blame. I don’t have any special insight into UK politics, but one thing that really shocked me about the election is the way that Jewish identity and fabricated charges of antisemitism were weaponized in a smear campaign against Jeremy Corbyn and the mild leftwing shift of his Labour Party.
Russia's Military Is Powerful, But Its Tanks Can't Stand Up To America's Javelins
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Javelin has undergone quite a few upgrades since initial deployment in 1996. *Key point*: The Javelin missile remains one of the United States’ most potent systems on the ground The U.S.-made FGM-148 Javelin is one of the premier portable anti-tank missile systems in the world. It’s also an expensive piece of kit, with each missile typically costing more than the targets it eliminates. *Recommended: 8 Million People Could Die in a War with North Korea* *Recommended: Why North Korea Is Destined to Test More ICBMs and Nuclear Weapons* *Recomme... more »
These Weird Russian Rifles Are Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Take a look. *Key point: *Despite their promise as compact, precise firearms, these rifles never became standard issue. The 1960s and 1970s were an interesting time in experimental Soviet rifle design. Several radical bullpups came out of Russia, and pushed the limits of gunsmithing, incorporating features like triple barrels, plastic resin housing, and blisteringly high rates of fire. A hallmark of bullpups is their compact, high barrel-to-length ratio, which makes them ideal for urban operations, or for troops in vehicles, where space is at a premi... more »
Gun History: How a Sniper Killed an ISIS Fighter From 3,871 Yards Away
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/US-ARMY-EUROPE-BUNDESWEHR--D1BEUKDBYNAA.html] How is that possible? *Key Point:* This sniper kill is the longest distance ever recorded. In mid-2017, the sniping community was rocked by incredible news: a Canadian sniper team operating in the Middle East had made a successful kill at a distance of more than two miles. The team, deployed to fight the Islamic State, killed an ISIS fighter at a distance of 3,871 yards. The shot was a record breaker and more than a thousand yards farther than the previous wo... more »
China's Navy Has A New Aircraft Carrier, But It Has One Big Problem
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Beijing wants to fix it. *Key Point: *The Type 001A can carry thirty-six J-15s plus various support aircraft and helicopters Is China’s newest aircraft carrier half-full or half-empty? That depends on how you look at the vessel’s aircraft capacity. The ship, prosaically named the Type 001A for now, is China’s second carrier and the first built in China. The first carrier, the* Liaoning*, is a refurbished ex-Soviet vessel. The *Liaoning *could carry twenty-four J-15 fighters. The Type 001A can carry thirty-six J-15s plus various support aircraft a... more »
University Students Love Medicare for All, Until Learning What’s in It
Students were shocked when they were told that Medicare for All would remove about 100 million Americans from their private insurance plans, an estimated one million jobs would be lost and each taxpayer would have to contribute about 20% of their income to fund the program.
FISA Court Slams FBI for Its “Errors and Omissions” in Trump Adviser Carter Page Spying Application
Kimberley Strassel of The Wall Street Journal tweeted, "It's great that the FISA court slammed the FBI and acknowledged the obvious--that deceiving a surveillance court is a grave thing. But the follow-on order is pathetic, as it is essentially: Please tell us how you intend to do better. Really?"
New York and New Jersey Join 13 Other States in Allowing Illegal Aliens to Obtain Driver’s Licenses
There now are 15 states that allow illegal aliens to obtain drivers licenses: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.
David Icke Argues That Elon Musk Is the Front Man for Development of Technology to Build a Super Race to Control Mere Humans
Technocracy is defined as the control of government, society, and industry by an elite of technical experts. Elon Musk's grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, was the head of Canada's technocracy movement in the 1930s.
Madrid Talks End Without Agreement on How to Finance Climate-Related Atrocities
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
MADRID, Dec 17 (IPS) - Millions of people, particularly in Africa, who lose their property, homes, and even die due to climate-related disasters will have to wait at least another year for the international community to agree on a means of supporting them. Read the full story, “Madrid Talks End Without Agreement on How to Finance Climate-Related Atrocities”, on globalissues.org →
Two Indonesian soldiers killed in separatist attack in Papua
Just In - 18 hours ago
Two Indonesian soldiers are shot dead in Indonesia's eastern-most province of Papua, ambushed by separatist rebels while transporting goods to a village in a remote area.
Equinor wins environmental approval to explore for oil in Great Australian Bight
A controversial plan to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight next year is one step closer, with Norwegian oil company Equinor winning environmental approval for a well off the South Australian coast.
NSW bushfires burn an area greater than Wales, the result of an exceptional spring
Bushfires this season have officially burnt the most land on modern record across eastern NSW, as new data reveals spring brought Australia's worst ever bushfire danger weather.
Perth set to be Australia's hottest capital city for Christmas Day as the heat returns
As much of Australia's eastern states sizzle in an intense heatwave which has seen the country post its hottest day on record, Perth is on track to be the warmest capital city on Christmas Day.
Killer who thought single mum was a 'terrorist' found not guilty
A man who stabbed to death a mother because he had delusional thoughts she was "a wanted international terrorist" is found not guilty by reason of mental illness.
It's the laptop everyone wants and it now faces a Supreme Court fight to keep it under wraps
The WA Government demands a laptop belonging to an ex-Liberal MP accused of abusing allowances on strippers, sex and a yacht be handed back to the state's corruption watchdog, sparking a potential court fight.
'An extraordinary series of lies': NSW father jailed for murdering wife, but body still missing
The son of a killer who went to great lengths to cover up his wife's murder says he doubts his father will ever get out of jail — but he holds little hope of ever finding out where his mother's remains are.
This SA town is tipped to reach 49C, but it'll be business as usual for some locals
As heat records tumble throughout Australia, this country town in SA is preparing to hit a record 49 degrees Celsius. And while the area will be baking, there's no plan for the town's only bakery to stop work.
RED ALERT! SUSPECTED EBOLA PATIENT IN ISOLATION IN FRANCE
*From media* *Alerte à la fièvre virale hémorragique à l’hôpital de Thionville, un patient isolé* *Un patient présentant les symptômes d’une fièvre virale hémorragique a été placé à l’isolement aux urgences de Bel-Air à Thionville. Il a été transféré à Nancy.* *Publié le 18 Déc 19 à 0:20* *Situation de crise au CHR de Metz-Thionville à l’hôpital de Bel-Air de Thionville (Moselle). Un patient a dû être « isolé » en raison d’une suspicion d’une « fièvre virale hémorragique » (il s’agit d’une fièvre hémorragique virale pour une maladie grave, parfois associée à une hémorragie, qui pe... more »
RED ALERT! EBOLA SCARE IN THE USA AS NWO GLOBALISTS PRESS AHEAD WITH GLOBAL MARTIAL LAW AND DEPOPULATION PLAN
*From media* *African Migrant to the US Held in Louisiana Hospital with Possible Ebola Infection* * December 18, 2019* *(Monroe, LA.) — An emergency room at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-Monroe Medical Center was shutdown out of an abundance of caution. A patient, who had recently arrived from Africa showed up sick with EBOLA symptoms. The hospital tells us they informed the Louisiana Office of Public Health, and the hospital quickly sounded the EBOLA alarm throughout the hospital.* *A news crews on scene could see hospital security, wearing masks, and turning people away from the ... more »
ISIS captures new ground in eastern Syria after launching powerful attack against Syrian Army forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) has seized new ground in the eastern region of Syria after launching a powerful attack against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops along the Deir Ezzor-Homs axis. According to reports from this front, the Islamic State began their assault by storming a Syrian Army garrison in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battle of Idlib breakdown with never-before-seen footage of Russian strikes: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The ANNA News Agency released a new video on Tuesday that broke down the ongoing clashes in the Idlib Governorate and showcased some new footage. In the video, the ANNA News Agency breaks down some footage that was released over the last few days, including some of the jihadist attacks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Haftar-led Libyan Army scores new advance around Tripoli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – A member of the Military Information Division, Al-Mundhir Al-Khartoush, affiliated with the Libyan National Army (LNA), announced that their forces are advancing in several areas around Tripoli after a fierce battle with the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) troops. According to reports, the 73rd Infantry Brigade scored a new […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
South Korea to join US-led navy coalition against Iran: report
South Korea will send a navy dispatch to the Strait of Hormuz early next year where it will join a US-led coalition opposing Iranian influence in the critical oil shipping lanes, Joongang Ilbo reported Wednesday. Yonhap News Agency has cited government sources as saying that the Cheonghae anti-piracy unit, patroling the Indian Ocean off the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-16
This is a summary of 23 AMN articles on the following subjects: China, Syria, Iraq, Mosul, Assad, Iran, US, Libya, Turkey, Aleppo, Russia, Idlib, Deir_Ezzor, Erdogan, Incirlik, Iskander, Hasakah, ISIS, Kirkuk. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Qanon - Barr Closing in on Obama
It is all going to get unraveled and we will know the details. What is also true is that the MSM is also beginning to chatter as well. Of course they have scant choice with the IG report out now. Still MSM silence on the other three FISA Warrants. We may be waiting for the Flynn case to hit with another FISA. The judge has been sitting on his decision regarding a dismissal. This is obviously pre planned. The sheer weight of what is now happening gives the MSM no choice but to start reporting. *Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 3def7f No.7528243Dec 16 2019 18:59:54 (EST)https... more »
Humans Are Not Designed To Eat Meat – Leading Microbiome Scientist Explains
This is unfortunately a nonsense piece and wishful thinking gone amok. Human beings are designed to rely on cooked foods over at least a million years or so. This was done with a crude kettle pot heated with hot rocks and was maintained for hours if needed. Obviously game was not available every day, but known plants and tubers were. Thus meat was an occasional add in to the pot. That is why we use weasel words like mostly and almost. Our intestinal bio-me system is engineered to handle three separate food stocks and yes, one of them is animal protein. You also need to unde... more »
Atlantis the Global Enterprise.
*[image: Ancient town ruins. Underwater background. Was Atlantis actually in India?]* What we have learned from a couple decades of research is that the Atlantean enterprise reached its apex influence around 2400 BC. This meant that it created what we can call trade factories all over the globe and also produced large urban centers supporting its signature pyramid complexes. For that reason Atlantis happens to be almost everywhere in some form or the other as long as you address the time slot 2400 BC through 1159 BC when the whole edifice fell apart through the direct loss of it... more »
Electric-Powered Commercial Airplane Makes History
This route is an ideal test bed for the electric protocol. Many daily flights between two large cities that is only around fifty miles apart. It is why Vancouver is the largest single seaplane operation in North America. Once again it is about the ultimate range, but this is an excellent place to start. It is also a long term market as well that can be serviced early on. The potential raw cost saving is also extremely important. All good to see. *Electric-Powered Commercial Airplane Makes History* *By * *Dan Catchpole* *December 10, 2019* https://fortune.com/2019/12/10/el... more »
Let the climate change cult swallow this home truth
Contributed: Thermometers bursting in 18th century Adelaide historical records shatter climate cultists The hottest day was not in 2019, but 1828 at a blistering 53.9 °C. Back before man-made climate change was frying Australia, when CO2 was around 300ppm, the continent savoured an ideal pre-industrial climate…. RIGHT? This is the kind of climate we are […]
Thought The F-35 Was Powerful? Now Imagine It With Lasers
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Coming soon. *Key Point:* Not only are laser weapons fast, precise and low weight and drag, but they will bring a more stealthy, quiet attack advantage against air and ground targets. Fighter Jet laser weapons are on the fast track, expected to bring new air attack options to “burn holes” through enemy targets at the speed of light. Not only are laser weapons fast, precise and low weight and drag, but they will bring a more stealthy, quiet attack advantage against air and ground targets, among other things. This is well known and ground testing of sev... more »
You're Dead: 5 Deadliest Bullets In The World
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* They're just as important as the gun that fires them. *Key Point:* These are the bullets that will do the most damage to the human body. Since their invention in the tenth century, engineers, soldiers and tinkerers have constantly tried to make firearms more deadly. Typically that involves moving to heavier bullets driven by more powerful gunpowders, and while that is effective it is also louder, generates more recoil and necessitates new firearms. One solution is the creation of newer, deadlier ammunition for existing guns. *Dum Dum Bu... more »
Here's How Gluten Is Making Your Life Miserable
*Lauren Green* *Health, Americas* Bread could be your downfall. Migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world and causes suffering for tens of millions of people. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. household includes someone with migraines. Migraine is not just a headache but also includes a collection of associated symptoms that can be debilitating. These include nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity and dizziness. Often people struggle to determine what triggers their migraines. It can be environmental, hormonal, genetic, secondary to an underlying illness, or triggered by ... more »
We Already Know What A U.S. Invasion Of Iran Would Look Like (Hell)
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* So we shouldn't do it. *Key Point:* Our fate is in Donald Trump's hands. The JCPOA is dead--at least as the Trump Administration is concerned. For critics of the JCPOA, this represents a move in the right direction; the goal of U.S. policy should be the end of the Islamic Republic and the overthrow of the existing regime in Tehran. As long as this regime exists, no matter how constrained it is by bilateral and multilateral agreements, it will seek to undermine the stability of the established order in the Middle East through overt and cov... more »
How Sig Sauer's P320 XFIVE Legion Pistol Is Shaking Up The Gun Industry
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * How will the industry respond? *Key Point: F*or most companies, it would make sense to copy Sig Sauer’s metal-infused polymer technology. While the polymer-framed striker-fired pistol may be currently dominating the civilian handgun market, there has been some pushback. Some shooters desire a return to old steel or alloy frames, as a heavier metal slide on a lighter polymer frame has increased muzzle flip versus an all-steel design. Walther was one of the first companies to capitalize on the desire for a heavier steel-framed version of one of their str... more »
Violent Crime Drops 21 Percent in State of Rio de Janeiro, Institute Says
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Violent crimes - which include murder, robbery followed by death and bodily injury followed by death - showed a 21 percent decrease in the state of Rio in 2019, compared to the previous year. The data were released on Tuesday, December 17th, by the Institute of Public Safety (ISP), linked […] The post Violent Crime Drops 21 Percent in State of Rio de Janeiro, Institute Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sky, NET, Claro, Oi and Vivo to Send Natural Disaster Warnings in Brazil’s Northeast
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Operators Claro, NET, Sky, Oi, Vivo, and Nossa TV will send out Civil Defense and CENAD (National Center for Risk and Disaster Management) warnings to pay-TV subscribers in the Northeast. The feature has reached seven states in this region on Monday, December 16th, and is now available in the whole […] The post Sky, NET, Claro, Oi and Vivo to Send Natural Disaster Warnings in Brazil’s Northeast appeared first on The Rio Times.
Giuliani Reveals Evidence of Yovanovitch, Biden Corruption in Ukraine
*21WIRE* | Evidence suggests that Obama administration officials were involved in a massive corruption scheme in Ukraine.
Idlib’s Jihadi Circus: Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Accuses Rival Group of Looting Electricity Towers
*21WIRE + South Front* | Tension now mounting among competing NATO and Gulf-backed terrorist factions ahead of impending offensive by Syrian Army.
Reports: Russian Military to Form New Group to Replace SDF in Northern Syria
*21WIRE + AMN* | Moscow and Damascus hoping to capitalize on their gains of late, retraining and managing disparate Kurdish forces formerly under US command.
Shaw appoints Climate Lords & Ladies
James Shaw, Minister for Climate Change, appoints new Climate Lords to the NZ Climate Change Commission. The NZ Climate Science … Continue Reading →
Bolivia News Links 18 December 2019
18 December 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back AMLO is Bringing New Hope to Mexico https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/12/amlo-is-bringing-new-hope-to-mexico/ De-Facto Bolivian President to Issue Arrest Warrant for Morales https://www.globalresearch.ca/de-facto-bolivian-president-issue-arrest-warrant-morales/5698107 Glenn Greenwald’s Exclusive Interview With Evo Morales in Mexico City http://thesaker.is/glenn-greenwalds-exclusive-interview-with-evo-morales-in-mexico-city/ … Continue readi... more »
Argentina’s GDP Retreats 1.7 Percent in Q3 2019, in Annual Comparison
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell 1.7 percent in the third quarter, compared to the same period last year. Over the second quarter, GDP recorded growth of 0.9 percent, without seasonal adjustments, according to a preliminary reading released Tuesday by the National Statistics and Census Institute (INDEC). In the second […] The post Argentina’s GDP Retreats 1.7 Percent in Q3 2019, in Annual Comparison appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Economy Expected to Grow 2.5 Percent in 2020, Says CNI
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian economy will continue to grow again in 2020, with an increase of 2.5 percent, after growing 1.2 percent this year. The projection was released yesterday, December 17th, by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), in the Brazilian Conjunctural Economy Report. According to the organization, the Gross Domestic Product […] The post Brazilian Economy Expected to Grow 2.5 Percent in 2020, Says CNI appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico to Increase Minimum Wage by 20 Percent, as of January
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, the Mexican government decided to increase the national minimum wage by 20 percent. As of January 1st, the minimum wage will be 123.22 pesos per day, the equivalent of US$6.50. Currently, the Mexican wage floor is 120.68 pesos. Although the increase is well above Mexico's annual inflation rate […] The post Mexico to Increase Minimum Wage by 20 Percent, as of January appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eduardo Bolsonaro Shows up as new PSL Leader in the Chamber’s System
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro is again the leader of the PSL bench in the Chamber. The electronic system has just changed the name of Joice Hasselmann to that of President Jair Bolsonaro's son. Earlier, PSL deputies linked to President Jair Bolsonaro prepared a new list to request Joice's dismissal and The post Eduardo Bolsonaro Shows up as new PSL Leader in the Chamber’s System appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Governor’s Campaign Would Have Received Slush Funds
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The whistleblower is Daniel Gomes da Silva and he says that mid last year he transferred amounts through a slush fund - the amount is being kept confidential - to the governor's envoys. He would have donated the money to get closer to Witzel's political group. Although, at the time, […] The post Rio Governor’s Campaign Would Have Received Slush Funds appeared first on The Rio Times.
Oscars: Brazil out of Best Foreign Film; Keeps Chances With Documentary
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is out of the competition for an Oscar for best foreign film in 2020. On Monday, December 16th, the Hollywood Academy released a list of nominees, and 'The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmão', the Brazilian competitor, is out. The Brazilian documentary produced by Netflix, ' The post Oscars: Brazil out of Best Foreign Film; Keeps Chances With Documentary appeared first on The Rio Times.
Can Recep the Magnificent Sort Out Libya?
Strangely since Turkey is a NATO member and relies on the United States for trade, Mr Erdogan seems to be emulating Saddam Hussein instead of Suleiman the Magnificent. More The post Can Recep the Magnificent Sort Out Libya? appeared first on The Duran.
Internet Censorship In Croydon Libraries
Today, I did some shopping in Croydon, and en route stopped off at the Central Library to use the Internet, being one of the few people in this once great nation who does not actually own a mobile phone. One of the things I wanted to check was a video related to the Canadian anti-feminist […] More The post Internet Censorship In Croydon Libraries appeared first on The Duran.
Copenhagen–10 Years On
By Paul Homewood It’s the tenth anniversary of the Copenhagen Climate Accord, so let’s reflect on how things have progressed since. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2009/dec/18/copenhagen-deal Emissions First, what the summit was supposedly all about, carbon dioxide emissions: BP Energy Review These have increased by 26% in the last ten years, and show no sign of peaking. […]
Is there an EU-ASEAN trade deal on the horizon?
bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
18-Dec-2019 the EU will no doubt push for FTAs with further ASEAN states. But with each bilateral trade agreement, the need for a regional agreement recedes. As each nation opens up to tariff-free trade with the EU, the need for an overarching regional FTA diminishes.
HKSAR, Australia to put in force free trade, investment agreements in January
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18-Dec-2019 The Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement signed between China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Australia in March will enter into force on Jan. 17, 2020.
Indonesia warns on EU trade deal, dairy imports amid palm oil spat
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18-Dec-2019 Indonesia is prepared to walk away from talks on a free trade deal with the European Union over the bloc's stance on palm oil, while also launching a probe into subsidies on dairy imports from the EU.
Struggling Missouri farmers question 'bonanza' promised under trade deal with China
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18-Dec-2019 Some farmers are skeptical with a tentative agreement easing trade restrictions with China, who've been pummeled by the trade war.
Chinese envoy in Maldives pushes back on ‘debt trap,' free trade agreement concerns
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18-Dec-2019 The Chinese envoy rejected the characterization of a 2017 free trade agreement between Male and Beijing by the incumbent speaker of the house and former president.