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The Belief That Everything Will Be Fine Once Trump’s Gone Is More Dangerous Than Trump
The New Hampshire primary election, much like the Iowa caucuses, saw Bernie Sanders doing worse than polls anticipated and establishment favorite Pete Buttigieg doing much better than polls anticipated. Buttigieg closed at a tight second place behind Sanders and both were awarded the same number […]
Guest Post By Mayo Pete
Everyone I know has come to absolutely *hate* Mayo Pete, mostly due to the fact that he's a plastic phony careerist running for president because of himself, not because of the American people. Was he always such a creep? When he was a senior in high school closeted young Pete won the John F Kennedy Presidential Library's annual Profiles in Courage Essay Contest. This was Mayo Pete in 2000. Please read it and then hink about how far backwards he's fallen in 20 years! In this century, there are a daunting number of important issues which are to be confronted if we are to progress ... more »
No One Knows Why Epstein’s Secret Bank Account Moved Millions Since His Death
A judge in the Virgin Islands has recently questioned the lawyers of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, after an old bank account registered to Epstein received millions of dollars from the estate in the months since his death. The account was opened by Epstein in the Virgin Islands in 2014 and was reportedly intended to be used […] The post No One Knows Why Epstein’s Secret Bank Account Moved Millions Since His Death appeared first on Health Nut News.
'Tsunami of sewage' pours into Sydney man's pool after heavy downpour
Steve Fender says he is disgusted by the response from Sydney Water after sewage filled his swimming pool during the weekend downpour.
Satellites capture giant iceberg shedding from shrinking Antarctic glacier
In one of the fastest changing areas of the Antarctic ice sheet, scientists are keeping a close eye on the formation of a giant, 300-square-kilometre iceberg.
Wilkie says most NSW clubs 'are operating illegally … and no-one is doing anything about it'
Up to 95 per cent of registered clubs in NSW "are operating illegally" by being non-compliant with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says in an explosive speech to Parliament.
Roo shooters hang up their guns under the pressures of drought, flood and legislation
A combination of devastating floods and years of drought has forced many outback Queensland kangaroo shooters out of the industry.
Sydney dam overflowing after massive downpour
Water cascades out of Nepean Dam, which is at 100 per cent capacity after days of rain, while Warragamba Dam — Sydney's primary water source — is more than three quarters full.
'In my golf club, I was considered the weird commie': Coalition voters discuss climate change after the bushfires
More Australians than ever believe we should be doing more to address climate change, but the affect of the bushfires on public opinion is still unclear.
'Recipe for disaster': Garbage truck driver refused bail over alleged hit and run death
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A garbage truck driver faces court charged with manslaughter over the death of a 21-year-old man in an alleged hit and run in Sydney's CBD yesterday.
Doctor jailed for $360k in fake Medicare claims from sometimes dead patients
A Queensland doctor is sentenced to four years in jail for falsely claiming Medicare for thousands of patients, some of whom were dead.
UN report lists companies doing business with Israeli settlements
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The United Nations' human rights office names 112 companies it says have business ties to Jewish settlements in the West Bank, angering Israel and prompting a Palestinian threat of legal action against the firms.
'Chaos' after fatal crash in Darwin's outer suburbs
First responders and paramedics tried to revive a person who died at the scene of a four-car crash in the eastern suburbs of Darwin this morning.
BP announces plans to offset all carbon emissions, as energy producer works to rebrand
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Energy producer BP wants to eliminate or offset all carbon emissions from its operations and the oil and gas it sells to customers by 2050, an ambitious target born out of pressure to help combat climate change while remaining profitable.
Meatworker jailed for life over beheading murder of friend during fishing trip
Mohammed Khan is sentenced to life in jail for killing his friend by chopping his head off on a fishing trip in a rage over his wife's affair with the deceased's brother.
Man murdered, teenagers arrested, after allegedly meeting through Grindr dating app
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Two 17-year-old boys will be charged with the murder of Canberra man Peter Keeley, after allegedly meeting on the NSW South Coast through the dating app Grindr.
Trump won't say if he plans to pardon Roger Stone
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Donald Trump declines to answer if he has plans to pardon former campaign adviser Roger Stone, a day after four prosecutors resigned over the US President's interventions in the case.
242 more coronavirus deaths announced in China's Hubei province, a record for a day
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The Chinese province at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak reports a record rise in the death toll, as global health experts warn the epidemic could get far worse before it is brought under control.
Pre-historic South American turtle was as big as a car and built for battle
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New fossils found in Colombia and Venezuela reveal fresh details about the second-largest turtle that ever lived, including its diverse diet and how males may have jousted for mates or territory.
Judge says $15 billion Vodafone-TPG merger a 'rational solution'
A $15 billion merger between Australia's third- and fourth-largest telecommunications companies looks set to go ahead after Vodafone and TPG beat the competition watchdog in court.
Body found in flooded Queensland river
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Queensland's floods turn deadly, with the body of a 75-year-old kayaker found among debris in the Mary River and a woman missing in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Satirical music video riffs - can they get through where facts fail?
Many of you have seen the latest, politically pungent, satirical, music video. Dismiss it as propaganda if you like. But first put money on whether any of the accusations are false, or things to be shrugged off. Not just one of the best song parodies I've ever seen, but brilliant political commentary. And yes, I have written a few myself. For example, if only I had found talented folks like these to implement a satire-chant making fun of our tendency to nominate from "royal families." (All but two US presidential elections since 1980 had either a Bush or a Clinton (or both) on the... more »
With Impeachment Over, Critics See Trump ‘Retribution Tour’
In the week since his acquittal on impeachment charges, a fully emboldened President Donald Trump is demonstrating his determination to assert an iron grip on government.
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Half-a-billion people locked down in their homes – Video
Imagine ordering everyone in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, to stay home. No one is allowed out on the streets. What would happen to our economy? To our infrastructure? This video is entitled “SHTF has already started – Corona-V fall out.” This guy talks not only about the coronavirus itself, ... Read more Half-a-billion people locked down in their homes – Video The post Half-a-billion people locked down in their homes – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Palestine Unleashed: How to Confront Annexation and ‘Deal of the Century’
Palestine Unleashed: How to Confront Annexation and ‘Deal of the Century’ by Ramzy Baroud, https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Just because the Donald Trump administration has declared international law null and void regarding the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees, the status of occupied East Jerusalem or the illegality of Jewish colonies in the occupied territories, does not mean …
Kyle Bass Predicts HSBC Collapse In 2020! (Here’s Why)
George Gammon Kyle Bass reveals HSBC insights 👉YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! 👈And I explain them in a simple and fast way that’s easy to understand. Kyle Bass is a legendary investor well known for his extremely rigorous analysis. He called US banking crisis in 2008 and now he’s calling for a Hong Kong banking crisis …
Flashback: Syrian Terrorists Rescued by the IDF — The War Next Door
Al Nusra Front is Al Qaeda in Syria. VICE News In August, al Nusra Front jihadists took control of Syria’s side of the border crossing with Israel and kidnapped over 40 United Nations peacekeepers — who have since been released. But al Nusra Front, an al Qaeda-affiliate, isn’t Israel’s only threat from Syria. President Bashar …
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price this Year, Above $10,000, as Fed Chair Powell Discusses Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price this Year, Above $10,000, as Fed Chair Powell Discusses Cryptocurrencies by Arjun Kharpal@ARJUNKHARPAL, https://www.cnbc.com/ * Bitcoin hit $10,489.78, the highest price it has logged since September 2019. * Bitcoin has seen a more than 44% increase from the start of the year and also logged its best January performance in seven …
How Israel is ‘Bombing Gaza Blind’ with Old Intelligence
How Israel is ‘Bombing Gaza Blind’ with Old Intelligence by https://www.independent.co.uk/ Exclusive: Israeli servicemen say ‘serious structural problems’ mean ‘masses of targets’ are attacked and killed without thorough intelligence evaluations, writes Bel Trew – The Israeli military regularly strikes sites in Gaza using out-of-date intelligence that can be well over a year old, bombing “blind” with no real-time check for …
Powerful Radio Signal From Deep Space Appears to Be Repeating in a 16-Day Cycle
Powerful Radio Signal From Deep Space Appears to Be Repeating in a 16-Day Cycle by MICHELLE STARR, https://www.sciencealert.com/ One of the defining characteristics of the mysterious deep-space signals we call fast radio bursts is that they are unpredictable. They belch out across the cosmos without rhyme or reason, with no discernible pattern, making them incredibly …
Pentagon’s Rising Head Injury Count Designed To Conceal Troop Deaths: IRGC Spokesman
Pentagon’s Rising Head Injury Count Designed To Conceal Troop Deaths: IRGC Spokesman by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A day after the number of American soldiers diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to the Jan. 8 Iranian ballistic missile attack on Ain al-Assad airbase in Iraq spiked once again — this time from 64 to 109 (before that going from …
New Doc & THIRD Whistleblower Hit OPCW for Throwing Dirt at Leakers Claiming Douma Account was Fabricated — Report
New Doc & THIRD Whistleblower Hit OPCW for Throwing Dirt at Leakers Claiming Douma Account was Fabricated — Report by https://www.rt.com/ A third whistle-blower has come forward to corroborate the previous complaints that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) tried to suppress evidence-gathering in the Douma probe, a report says. – The …
US Begins Withdrawal of Its Troops from Iraq, Media Reports Say
US Begins Withdrawal of Its Troops from Iraq, Media Reports Say by https://tass.com/ Al Arabiya TV said, citing an Iraqi parliament member that the US troops are beginning to leave 15 military bases in Iraq – MOSCOW, February 10. /TASS/. /TASS/. The United States has started withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, Al Arabiya TV …
David Morgan: Silver Most Undervalued Metal Out There. Fed Flooding Market with Funny Money
David Morgan: Silver Most Undervalued Metal Out There. Fed Flooding Market with Funny Money by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Precious metals expert and financial writer David Morgan says silver is still 65% off its all-time high and is a much better value than gold. Morgan points out, “Relative to all asset classes, I can’t think of one …
The Philippines Tears Up US ‘Security’ Deal
RT America The Philippines has notified the United States that a major security pact is over. RT America’s Faran Fronczak reports. end
Turkey, Syria at War — Erdogan Fumes (Full Show)
RT America Some 700,000 Syrian refugees have been displaced within the past few days as the Syrian conflict spirals out of control. A Russian delegation in Turkey tried to negotiate a pause in the fighting but Turkish President Erdogan vows even deeper intervention on behalf of rebels in their fight against the Assad government. Rick …
RESET, CORONAVIRUS, SILVER FOR BARTER… Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM TRADING, INC. Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/reset… Question 1. WS: What are your thoughts on the Coronavirus being the Black Swan that shifts us into the Global Recession that EVERYONE becomes privy to? Question 2. Rick S: I am curious why Lynette keeps promoting fixed rate debt as safe during the reset. In the Weimer …
China Disinfects Entire Cities to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak, Some Twice a Day
This is a response to a bio-weapons attack. Why disinfect an entire city? Implied perhaps: the aerosol transmission of the CoViD19 virus? – South China Morning Post China has been blasting disinfectant across wide areas of the city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak. Roads, quarantine zones, residential areas, supermarkets, and garbage stations …
China Reports Huge Jump In New Coronavirus Infections, Deaths; Stocks Tumble
The number of deaths as cited by ZeroHedge (528) need to be confirmed as Chinese sources cite only 242 deaths in Hubei. Update latest: ZeroHedge confirms error, it should be 242 and not 528. – China Reports Huge Jump In New Coronavirus Infections, Deaths; Stocks Tumble by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary: China’s Hubei province admits …
The Hidden Trauma of “Short Stays” in Foster Care – New Mexico Ranks #1 in the Nation
When most Americans think of foster care, they think of children waiting years in homes or institutions to return to their families or to be placed for adoption. But every year, an average of nearly 17,000 children are removed from their families’ custody and placed in foster care only to be reunited within 10 days, according to a Marshall Project analysis of federal Department of Health and Human Services records dating back a decade. Every state allows certain officials—such as police officers, child-services workers or hospital staff—to take a child from her parents without a co... more »
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push to Make it Easier to Terminate Parental Rights
Over the last three months, Wisconsin legislators have been debating bills to reshape state laws that have the power to break up some families and create new ones. There have been two public hearings and a contentious Assembly floor session over the measures. But stories of parents like Tara van Wormer and their children have been virtually absent from the debate. The bills, including measures that cover adoption and foster care, grew out of an Assembly task force on adoption commissioned last spring. They were introduced as a package to make Wisconsin “more adoption friendly” in th... more »
The well known carcinogen chlorine found in swimming pools is also in your drinking water and some of the foods you eat
From Dr Mercola Toxic Byproducts Created by Adding Chlorine to Water, Food Most people know there’s chlorine in a swimming pool because you can usually smell it, but this very well-known carcinogen is also in your drinking water and some of the foods you eat. In the U.S., chlorine is used as a method of … Continue reading The well known carcinogen chlorine found in swimming pools is also in your drinking water and some of the foods you eat →
Is the virus just a massive psychological warfare operation?
As Joe Imbriano points out in this video, in all the videos circulating about the quarantines and deaths in China … why are the police etc not wearing full hazard gear? Masks, suits etc? Worth a listen … I rather agree with the man, we are being played big time. There is far far more … Continue reading Is the virus just a massive psychological warfare operation? →
Rank and File Teachers’ Movement Takes on Lead and Asbestos in Schools
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: By zeroing in on toxic schools, the Caucus of Working Educators picked an issue to fight, lead and win on.Courtesy of the Caucus of Working Educators By Mindy Isser, In These Times ? A militant caucus within the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is showing how, with rank-and-file leadership,…
Imagine This: India Buys the F-15EX Eagle Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, * Don't get excited just yet. U.S. arms-maker Boeing is considering pitching its F-15EX Eagle fighter to India. But some experts are warning the Chicago company not to get its hopes up for big international sales for the upgraded F-15. New Delhi wants 114 new fighters to replace older Russian planes. Several types are in the running for the $18-billion acquisition, including the Saab Gripen from Sweden, the European Eurofighter Typhoon, the MiG-35 from Russia, Lockheed Martin’s “F-21” -- an unupgraded F-16 -- and Boeing’s own Super Hornet. "While awaitin... more »
The Democrats Plan to Take Over Health Care (Medicare For All Or Not)
*Nina Owcharenko Schaefer, Robert Moffit* *Politics, Americas* Public option proposals would create a government health plan to compete directly against private health plans. Yet, the economic and political dynamics of a public option would still lead to a single government-controlled health care system. Don’t get caught up in reports of divisions within the Democratic Party over “Medicare for All” vs. “public option” legislation. Its candidates act as if there is some meaningful difference between the goals of Medicare for All and the so-called moderate public option legislatio... more »
Yes, a Two-Front War With China and Russia Would Be Suicidal
*Robert Farley* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETJHGXVAA&share=true] Utterly dumb. *Key point:* Because of nuclear weapons and deterrence, such a world war would probably not occur. Yet, such a horrific conflict can never be fully ruled out. The United States discarded its oft-misunderstood “two war” doctrine, intended as a template for providing the means to fight two regional wars simultaneously, late last decade. Designed to deter North Korea from launching a war while the United States was involved in fig... more »
MIND GAMES Elon Musk Wants to Connect your BRAIN to a Computer this Year as ‘Awesome’ Neuralink Mind-Chip Prepares to Launch
Elon Musk recently tweeted that Neuralink, his brain-computer chip company, is working on an “awesome” version of the device. The eccentric billionaire thinks his brain interface technology will transform humans into a master super race. Wait until you see the next version vs what was presented last year. It’s *awesome*. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February […] The post MIND GAMES Elon Musk Wants to Connect your BRAIN to a Computer this Year as ‘Awesome’ Neuralink Mind-Chip Prepares to Launch appeared first on Health Nut News.
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True Facts of Climate Change: Part 3
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Last Minute Mini-Meetup in Dallas Tomorrow Night!
Announcing a flash meetup in Dallas. Hope you can join despite the very short notice!
The Hidden Trauma of “Short Stays” in Foster Care – New Mexico Ranks #1 in the Nation
When most Americans think of foster care, they think of children waiting years in homes or institutions to return to their families or to be placed for adoption. But every year, an average of nearly 17,000 children are removed from their families’ custody and placed in foster care only to be reunited within 10 days, according to a Marshall Project analysis of federal Department of Health and Human Services records dating back a decade. Every state allows certain officials—such as police officers, child-services workers or hospital staff—to take a child from her parents without a co... more »
Did World War III actually start on 26 July 1945?
(photo: the Big Three at the Potsdam Conference, July 1945) Eric Zuesse If not, then still the Cold War did. But was the start of the Cold War intended to be the start of WW III? Was it actually intended, even at its start, to be a prelude to, and preparation for, a nuclear war, […] More The post Did World War III actually start on 26 July 1945? appeared first on The Duran.
What has happened to the Democrat party?
“By ceding moral authority to the far left, the Democrats have lost the power to counter bizarre proposals with simple common sense. When a freshman congresswoman proposes a wildly improbable Green New Deal, instead of responding as Democrats of an earlier day would have—“Whaddya, kiddin’ me?”—they now take it seriously and several adopt it. When two other freshman Democrats make anti-Semitic pronouncements, no one in a party overwhelmingly the choice of Jewish voters has the authority to tell them to knock it off. When Democratic presidential candidates propose to provide free he... more »
Top medical journal takes on Big Pharma
A leading medical journal has launched a campaign to separate medicine from Big Pharma, linking industry influence to scandals effecting thousands of patients. The British Medical Journal says doctors are being unduly influenced by industry-sponsored education events and industry-funded trials for major drugs.
Counterinsurgency in the Sahel is at Risk of Unraveling
Counterinsurgency in the Sahel is at Risk of Unraveling Publication: Terrorism Monitor By: J. H. Elswood The Jamestown Foundation In recent weeks, international attention has focused on the consequences of heightened U.S.-Iranian tensions in the Middle East, and more recently, on an attempted jihadist attack on the streets of South London on February 2. Away […]
Massachusetts bribery case could affect marijuana business licensing
The U.S. attorney for Massachusetts is trying to gain access to sealed records for a federal cannabis bribery case involving Fall River’s former mayor, who allegedly sought to extort MJ entrepreneurs seeking local business permits. The U.S. attorney, Andrew Lelling, wants to turn over the documents to state cannabis regulators who are reviewing marijuana business […] Massachusetts bribery case could affect marijuana business licensing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Kentucky advances medical cannabis legalization bill
A Kentucky House committee on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would legalize medical cannabis sales in the state. The legislation, House Bill 136, was approved 17-1 by the House Judiciary Committee. One of the lead sponsors, Republican Rep. Jason Nemes, said he expects the full House of Representatives to pass the bill by a wide […] Kentucky advances medical cannabis legalization bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
First medical cannabis store coming to Arkansas’ capital
Little Rock, Arkansas, is poised to get its first medical marijuana dispensary. Harvest House of Cannabis passed inspection and then received approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to open in the state’s capital city, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. It’s unclear when Harvest House of Cannabis plans to open, according to the newspaper. […] First medical cannabis store coming to Arkansas’ capital is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Can Popping Bubble Wrap from China Expose You to Coronavirus?
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2 Ohio State Football Players Dismissed Amid Rape Charges
Two Ohio State University football players were kicked off the team after being charged with rape and kidnapping.
Is Tucker Carlson Right Saying the New Way Forward Act ‘Protect[s] Criminals From Deportation’?
The Fox News host called the immigration reform bill "the most radical single piece of legislation we’ve seen proposed." What exactly did it propose?
Bernie Sanders Is The Man Who Gives Me Hope
*Balls by Nancy Ohanian* Yesterday, I wrote that Trump is the best-equipped candidate to go up against Trump when the GOP barrage of lies about how great the economy is doing gets puked out across every media outlet in the land. At the same time I was explaining my assertion, Bernie-- as Senate Budget Committee ranking member-- shared his thoughts on Trump's toxic budget. It's worth reading, especially if you haven't decided who tp vote for in November, or if you're considering one of the conservative candidates. “The Trump Budget for 2021 is a budget of, by, and for the 1 percent.... more »
Can a Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Reduce Racial Tensions? Many Syracuse Faculty Say, ‘Yes’
Roiled by a series of hate crimes in November, Syracuse University faculty and administrators are trying to devise creative ways to improve campus climate. Last week, 148 faculty members signed a letter proposing an idea – a liberal arts core curriculum “attuned to issues of difference and diversity.”
Xi Jinping faces big dilemma as coronavirus threatens China's showpiece political event
Having already changed China's constitution so he can rule indefinitely and having locked up political rivals in a corruption purge, Xi Jinping is now facing an invisible enemy that can't be muted with censorship, writes Bill Birtles.
Boost for Matildas' rivalry with US with two-match Australian series
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The Matildas will get to take on world champions the United States three times in the next two years, including a first home series against the USWNT since 2000.
As NSW faces second wet weekend running, SES issues urgent message
The SES received more than 4,000 calls for assistance amid record-breaking rain in NSW last weekend. With more wet weather forecast, the service is concerned vital messages aren't getting through.
Telcos Vodafone and TPG can merge after court clears barrier
A $15 billion merger between Australia's third- and fourth-largest telecommunications companies looks set to go ahead after Vodafone and TPG beat the competition watchdog in court.
Why Bernie Sanders is surging, but the sharks are circling for Joe Biden
Joe Biden's campaign for president is in serious trouble after disappointing outcomes in New Hampshire and Iowa. It's likely to call into question the viability of his candidacy, with other Democrats circling.
'Here it comes': Watch this farmer react as vital creek starts to flow for the first time in years
A month ago the challenge of feeding her cattle was starting to look insurmountable to Roz Mercer. Now her Queensland farm is a vibrant green.
AMP posts hefty loss but boss could get bigger bonus
AMP posts a $2.5 billion full-year loss and shareholders will not receive a dividend, but chief executive Francesco De Ferrari could be in for a bigger pay packet.
'Abuse of human rights': NSW Police search quota revealed
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A former NSW Director of Public Prosecutions says its a "great concern" NSW Police have a quota to conduct more than 240,000 personal searches and strip searches in 12 months.
Cruise ship rejected by five countries amid coronavirus concerns is finally preparing to dock
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Passengers aboard the Westerdam cruise ship welcome news the vessel is now heading for Cambodia, after more than 10 days stranded at sea because of coronavirus concerns.
Calls for moratorium on bush clearing in fire-scarred South Coast holiday havens
Residents on the New South Wales South Coast want land clearing for a housing development on an unburned pocket of land to be stalled in the wake of the bushfire emergency.
Virus worries force cancelation of major tech show in Spain
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The Mobile World Congress annual telecoms industry gathering is cancelled in Barcelona after a mass exodus by exhibitors due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak.
When WA last hiked fines to stop drivers using mobile phones, it had the opposite effect
The State Government is confident increased fines will deter WA drivers from using their mobile phones while driving, but evidence to back this up is lacking, writes Jacob Kagi.
Despite Australia's tri-series struggles, the World Cup is still there for the taking
Australia did not look like the all-conquering invincibles many have come to expect during the tri-series with England and India, but that is no bad thing when the pressure is on at the World Cup.
Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus fears
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The Formula One season is the latest sporting competition to be disrupted by the coronavirus, with a decision to postpone April's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Global markets rally as coronavirus fears ease; ASX follows
The Australian share market rises in early trade, following the rally on overseas markets overnight, with Wall Street touching fresh records.
Australian scientists link drought-causing climate driver to global warming
After a summer of hell, is the Indian Ocean Dipole the smoking gun connecting drought and climate change?
Gold Coast surfers 'frothing' at prospect of ex-cyclone Uesi swell
Waves as high as 3.5 metres could be whipped up this afternoon as ex-Tropical Cyclone Uesi inches towards the Gold Coast, with one surfer saying she is only going to come in from the water for quick food and water breaks.
The dictatorship is here
Under cover of the New Hampshire primary, on February 11, 2020, the illegitimate Trump regime's Attorney General, William Barr, put an exclamation point on the corruption of the Justice Department by throwing out the DOJ's sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone less than 24 hours after it had been filed. Meanwhile, Trump himself says out loud that there should be further retribution against Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman for testifying before the House impeachment inquiry and today claimed in a tweet that former Special Counsel Robert Mueller lied to Congress. It was already clear th... more »
True Facts of Climate Change: Part 2
*Part 2: See Part 1 - HERE* By M. Ray Thomasson and Lee C. Gerhard Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences https://www.gavinpublishers.com/admin/assets/articles_pdf/1556799408article_pdf1843938205.pdf - *That CO2 levels are higher today than they have ever been - FALSE (Figure 10)* *Figure 10:* This graph shows that CO2 levels have been many magnitudes higher in the past and, that they are at extremely low levels today. In fact, they are some of the lowest levels of CO2 in geologic history. Note that there is no gross correlation between CO2 and temperatures, so heat ... more »
The True and False of Climate Change: Part 1
By M. Ray Thomasson and Lee C. Gerhard Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences https://www.gavinpublishers.com/admin/assets/articles_pdf/1556799408article_pdf1843938205.pdf *Communication* First let us state that the authors are avid environmentalists. Every geologist we know loves nature and “The out-of-doors” and wants to protect and preserve our planet. Concern for the environment should not be confused with climate change. The popular media have been expounding on climate change for many years without considering the underlying data that could substantiate their presen... more »
Nick Bridge–The Anti Capitalist Mole At The Foreign Office
By Paul Homewood Sometimes you find that missing bit to the jigsaw! Well done to Guido, who has unearthed this gem: Speaking at the ‘Green Alliance‘ think tank’s ‘Countdown to COP’ event yesterday, U.K. Foreign Office Climate Representative Nick Bridge called for “economic and financial transformation”, claiming that climate change is the result […]
Lebanese Army opens fire on Israeli drone in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The Lebanese Army opened fire on an Israeli drone that was seen flying over the Mays Al-Jabal area of southern Lebanon this evening, the National News Agency (NNA) reported. According to NNA, the drone was not hit by the Lebanese military’s gunfire, but it was forced to return to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia condemns Israeli strikes on Syria’s Damascus
Israel’s air strikes in Syria are destabilizing the situation in the country, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a briefing on Wednesday. “Israel’s strikes on the Syrian territory are among the destabilizing factors. Not only do such unilateral actions undermine Syria’s sovereignty, they put the lives and security of civilians at risk. This […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist offensive in southwest Aleppo falls apart despite Turkish military assistance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:25 P.M.) – The jihadist offensive in southwestern Aleppo was unsuccessful this evening despite assistance from the Turkish military. READ ALSO: Turkey Will Shoot Down Syrian Military Aircraft in Idlib – Erdogan According to a field report from Aleppo city, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkish-backed National Liberation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Arctic Aggression: Russia Is Better Prepared for a North Pole Conflict Than America Is
*Robert Farley* *Security, arctic* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2LTD9G3Y57&share=true] Not good. *Key point:* As the Earth warms, new trade routes and valuable resources are being revealed in the Arctic. The problem is that Moscow is building up its forces in the area quicker than Washington or its allies. Over the past decade, nations bordering on the Arctic have found themselves with a big new security problem. The melting of the arctic ice has opened up shipping lanes and opportunities for the exploitation for undersea res... more »
Wild: Nuclear-Powered Submarines Have Only Ever Sunk 1 Ship in Combat
*Robert Farley* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E6AN014X01&share=true] Really? *Key point: *During the Falklands-Malvinas War, London ordered its submarine to sink an Argentine battleship. It was a terrifying demonstration of fire power. Only one ship has ever been sunk in anger by a nuclear submarine. Designed to fight the Japanese, USS *Phoenix* survived Pearl Harbor and fought in battles across the Pacific. Forty-one years after the Japanese attack, she would fall victim to HMS *Conqueror* off the Falklan... more »
Subs Spawning Subs: What If Submarines Motherships Launched Underwater Drones
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1A3FCFCDD0&share=true] A new wage to wage war? *Key point: *Drones are the future of warfare and America is racing to build them. Washington's latest idea is to have a drone-carrying submarine. Imagine a future in which nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) can deploy undersea drones (UUVs) to hunt, and possibly kill, enemy subs. The U.S. Navy, at least, is taking steps to make this a reality. What impact could this have? On the one hand, UUVs could shake modern an... more »
Meet the Man Challenging Donald Trump For the 2020 GOP Presidential Nomination
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld is trying to do the unthinkable. The question we need to ask is why? While public attention was focused on the results of the competitive Democratic primary in New Hampshire, the results of the Republican primary are not worth ignoring. A sort of two-man race developed between incumbent President Donald Trump, and his contender, former Massachusetts Governor William Weld. Historically, New Hampshire has been the bedrock of fruitless primary challengers. Most significantly, in 1968 Minnesota Senator Eugene... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 12, 2020
*Malcolm S. McNeil, CNBC*: *Why the world economy will be facing China’s coronavirus for a long time* * The coronavirus, now officially designated as Covid-19, is not just a short-term hiccup, and no vaccine can solve longer-term corporate issues it has revealed. * China invested decades in building cross-border relationships in a deliberate fashion. * The world’s second-largest economy will not be off limits to future investment, but there will be wariness and caution and businesses seeking alternatives. Everywhere we look we see the headlines and commentators talking about the ... more »
"Coronavirus Threat Greatest In Cities & Other Densely-Populated Environments"
Chris Martenson, "Coronavirus Threat Greatest In Cities & Other Densely-Populated Environments"
The Republican Counterpart To The Democrats Green New Deal Won't Get Press But It May Be More Realistic
When it comes to the political divide in America, the key difference in science is that academia has mostly Democrats while private sector scientists are mostly Republicans. There are big tents in a two-party system so a liberal New York cop will have nothing in common with a San Francisco progressive but they will both vote Democrat and this big tent philosophy covers science as well. Republicans are considered deniers of climate change and evolution while Democrats deny vaccines and agriculture, and the rest of the tent has to endure them. read more
President Trump Remarks During Meeting with President Moreno of Ecuador – Video and Transcript…
President Trump and Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno deliver remarks to the press pool prior to a bilateral meeting in the White House. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s great to be … Continue reading →
President Trump and First Lady Melania Welcome President Lenin Moreno and Mrs. Rocio Gonzales De Moreno to the White House – Video…
Earlier today President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the President of the Republic of Ecuador and Mrs. Rocio Gonzales De Moreno to the White House. Ecuador is a key country for stability in central America. A key topic … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- February 12, 2020 (Evening Edition)
After rapid daily increases, new daily cases of coronavirus in China appear to be 'stabilizing,' the WHO said, as the lowest number of new infections in two weeks was reported *Daily Mail*:* Coronavirus cases are 'stabilizing' in China but while WHO praises Chinese efforts for 'keeping us all safer' it cautions that the outbreak could be far from over* * On Wednesday, China reported its lowest number of new cases in the past two weeks * The World Health Organization batted back questions about China's measures during a Wednesday press briefing * Director General Dr Tedros said the... more »
London Attack: West's Terrorists Bite the Hand that Feeds (Again)
The latest incident in London was so entirely preventable that it is difficult to describe it as anything less than deliberate. *February 13, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - In yet another headline-grabbing terror attack - an armed man in south London left several injured - some seriously - with the suspect himself killed at the scene by police. Entirely predictable was the fact that the suspect named as Sudesh Amman - was a known terrorist - having been previously arrested, tried, and imprisoned for terror-related offenses, only to be inexplicably released early. The London Tele... more »
Is The United States Economy "Working" For Everyone?
* At his various speeches and rallies, President Trump likes to tout a particular list of recent indicators of a strong U.S. economy — relatively robust growth, very low unemployment (including for women, African Americans, and other minorities), and a booming stock market. * Meanwhile, the recurring theme of his Democratic rivals is that the economy is somehow not “working” for average Americans. All the Democratic candidates propose massive increases in government spending and programs supposedly as the way to make the economy “work” better for the average family. * Without minimi... more »
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push to Make it Easier to Terminate Parental Rights
Over the last three months, Wisconsin legislators have been debating bills to reshape state laws that have the power to break up some families and create new ones. There have been two public hearings and a contentious Assembly floor session over the measures. But stories of parents like Tara van Wormer and their children have been virtually absent from the debate. The bills, including measures that cover adoption and foster care, grew out of an Assembly task force on adoption commissioned last spring. They were introduced as a package to make Wisconsin “more adoption friendly” in th... more »
Turkey Enraged That The U.S. Wants To Give $200 Million To The Syrian-Kurdish Led SDF Next Year
A patrol of US military vehicles is seen near the flying yellow flags of the terrorist YPG-dominated SDF and green flags of its constituent YPJ in the town of Tal Tamr in the northeastern Syrian Hasakah province along the border with Turkey on Feb. 8, 2020. (AFP Photo) *Daily Sabah:** Pentagon budget proposes whopping $200M funding to YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria* The $740.5 billion Pentagon budget proposed by the U.S. government will continue to provide funding for YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria but it will slash it by a third compared with the previous year, while it includes more ... more »
Musical/Poetical Interlude: "Don't Give Up"
Peter Gabriel, Feat. Kate Bush, “Don't Give Up” ○ *"Don't Give Up"* "Don't give up, you still have time to reach up and start anew, Accept your shadows, Bury your fears, Free your burdens, Fly again. Don't give up, that's what life is, Continue the journey, Follow your dreams, Unstuck time, Move the rubble, And uncover the sky. Don't give up, please don't give way, Even if the cold burns, Even if fear bites, Even if the sun sets, And the wind goes silent, There is still fire in your soul, There is still life in your dreams. Because life is yours and yours is the desire, Because you have... more »