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Elbow Room – AG Barr: “President Trump Tweets Make It Impossible For Me To Do My Job”…
An interview by AG Bill Barr today is making a lot of headlines. Within the interview Barr indicates that President Trump’s style of communication makes it more difficult for him to do his job. Here’s the captured interview without pundit … Continue reading →
Trump’s Story About Veteran’s Comeback Was Not Quite True
Tony Rankins, a formerly homeless, drug-addicted Army veteran, got a standing ovation at the State of the Union after President Donald Trump described how he turned his life around thanks to a construction job at a company using the administration’s “Opportunity Zone” tax breaks targeting poor neighborhoods.
Barr Swipes at Trump: Tweets Make It ‘Impossible’ to Do Job
Attorney General William Barr took a public swipe at President Donald Trump, declaring the president's tweets about Justice Department prosecutors and open cases "make it impossible for me to do my job."
Did a U.S. Congressman Brutally Beat a Senator in the 19th Century?
After U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech, one journalist called it the "most classless act ever conducted in Congress." Others disagreed.
Move Over, Marijuana: Psychedelic Drugs Could Be the Next Big Thing
*Aaron Kesel* - Look out cannabis industry! Here comes the psychedelic industry... more »
‘Surprised, No. Disgusted, Yes’: Study Shows Deepwater Horizon Oil Spread Much Further Than Previously Known
*Julia Conley* - "Time to get off fossil fuel and on to renewables."
Trump confidante Hope Hicks to return to White House
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Ms Hicks, one of the original members of Donald Trump's campaign team, is heading back to the White House after two years working for Fox in California.
The Maddy Prespakis era has arrived, and that's great news for AFLW
Carlton's 19-year-old midfield gun, Madison Prespakis, is quickly becoming one of AFLW's very best players, but her rise represents something much bigger for the league.
Australian consumers may never see a fourth player in Australia's mobile market, so are we worse off?
By mid this year Australia's mobile market is expected to be left with just three main players: Telstra, Optus, and a merged Vodafone-TPG. Experts warn consumers could lose out.
'Tsunami' of talented African athletes rising in Australian basketball
They come from different countries they had to leave for different reasons, but African basketballers are forming a growing and formidable force in the national Australian league.
'Lots of happy people': Relief for 2,200 passengers and crew as stranded ship reaches land
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The operators of the Westerdam cruise ship thank President Donald Trump and US officials for helping secure passage to Cambodia, after it was refused entry to five countries because of coronavirus fears.
China's coronavirus death toll slows to less than half from the day before
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The coronavirus death toll in China's Hubei province has risen by 116, less than half the number of deaths from the day before. Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation says the previous spike is not indicative of a new trajectory.
Trump's number one campaign boast doesn't hold up if you look at the numbers
At the last election, Donald Trump fed voters a steady stream of vitriol, but now he doesn't have to. He has something more powerful and more hopeful at his disposal: an economy in full bloom, writes David Lipson.
High Court sets hearing date for George Pell's appeal against child sex abuse convictions
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The High Court sets a date to hear Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his convictions for abusing two choirboys while he was Catholic archbishop of Melbourne in the 1990s.
As the Nationals' leadership crisis continues, three possibilities lie ahead
As Barnaby Joyce plans heavy political punches from the backbench, Scott Morrison remains a powerless observer of the crisis destabilising the Coalition, writes Michelle Grattan.
Peter Dutton defends Government's coronavirus travel ban amid Chinese criticism
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Chinese officials express their "deep regret and dissatisfaction" at the travel ban but the Federal Government insists it has no choice but to extend it in a bid to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Kathmandu founder facing criminal charges over Bellamy's shareholding
Former Bellamy's Australia director Jan Cameron will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on criminal charges after an investigation by ASIC.
Jane had to endure her father's photos and her half-brother's 'games' after her voice was silenced
"Jane" was four when the Family Court awarded her criminal and abusive father sole custody of her. Now she wants to protect other kids from what happened next.
Will you walk away with the top gong or be left sitting on the sidelines? Find out with our News Quiz
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Here's hoping the sparkle of the Oscars didn't blind you from the rest of this week's news. Test your knowledge with our weekly quiz.
US Attorney-General says Trump is making it 'impossible' for him to do his job
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William Barr's public swipe at Donald Trump comes after the President intervened in the case against his friend and former confidant Roger Stone.
Future subs comments leave defence jobs in limbo
Defence companies planning to help build Australia's future submarines face growing uncertainty about how much work the project will actually deliver.
US Shoot and Kill 14 year old Syrian Boy in Al-Hasakah
*21WIRE* | US offers no remorse for killing of boy, sending a very negative message across Syria - one that will not help the US with its illegal occupation.
"Albert Camus on Strength of Character and How to Ennoble Our Minds in Difficult Times"
*"Albert Camus on Strength of Character * *and How to Ennoble Our Minds in Difficult Times"* by Maria Popova "In 1957, Albert Camus (November 7, 1913–January 4, 1960) became the second youngest laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded to him for work that “with clear-sighted earnestness illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our times.” (It was with this earnestness that, days after receiving the coveted accolade, he sent his childhood teacher a beautiful letter of gratitude.) More than half a century later, his lucid and luminous insight renders Camus a time... more »
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “Dream Ten”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “Dream Ten”
Asian Students Face Discrimination as the Coronavirus Spreads
Since a case of the coronavirus was confirmed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison last week, Cynthia Liu, a senior, said she's seeing an increase in discrimination against Asian students on campus. But this isn't just a University of Wisconsin problem.
Professor Who Called Police on Black Student Won’t Teach for Rest of the Semester
Ball State University (BSU) decided on Wednesday that professor Shaheen Borna, who called the police on a Black student last month, won’t teach for the rest of the semester, reported The Daily, quoting a university spokeswoman. Kathy Wolf, the university’s vice president of marketing and communications, told the publication in an email the decision was […]
Dr. Mary Hinton Named President of Hollins University
Dr. Mary Dana Hinton was named president of Virginia’s Hollins University on Thursday, according to a press statement. Hinton, who will take over as Hollins’ leader on August 1, is currently president of Minnesota’s College of Saint Benedict. “President Hinton’s leadership experience prepares her perfectly to lead Hollins,” said Alexandra Trower, chair of the Hollins […]
Dr. Darryl J. Pines Named President of University of Maryland
Dr. Darryll J. Pines, dean of the University of Maryland engineering school, was named the institution’s next president on Wednesday, reported The Baltimore Sun. Pines will assume office July 1, replacing Wallace Loh who has had a controversial 10-year tenure as president of the university. “I’ve known him (Pines) as an outstanding teacher, a dedicated […]
Judge Voids U of North Carolina’s Settlement With Confederate Group
A judge on Wednesday voided a controversial settlement that the University of North Carolina system reached with the Sons of Confederate Veterans over a contentious Confederate monument, reported National Public Radio. The monument, a statue known as “Silent Sam,” was toppled in August 2018 by protesters who said it was a racist symbol. In November […]
Actually, Nuclear Weapons Are That Good After All
*Robert Farley* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E73L0PGQ01&share=true] Overrated? *Key point:* A nuclear deterrent does help, but no one needs a ton of them. After all, nuclear weapons are horrific, costly, and unusable. “Overrated” is a challenging concept. In sports, a player can be “great” and “overrated” at the same time. Future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, for example, is quite clearly a “great” player, well deserving of the first ballot invitation he will likely receive. However, a... more »
One Advantage Fios and Xfinity Has Over Streaming Services Like Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu (And They Can’t Match It)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * It might seem simple, but cable is a one-stop-shop for entertainment. That might not matter for some, but for others, it could. Something we need to consider as we move into an age where technology keeps getting better—especially when it comes to viewing video content in more and more places—is that user experience needs to be emphasized much more. This is especially vital for senior citizens or those who might not be as technologically inclined. This is an important consideration and should not be brushed aside. You can have the most amazing ... more »
Hope Hicks Is Back as a 'Senior Counselor' to President Trump
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * The White House announced today that Hope Hicks will be returning to the administration as an aide to Jared Kushner and senior counselor to President Trump. This is after an almost two-year absence where she worked as an executive vice president and chief communications officer at Fox News. Hicks is expected to start in March. The White House announced today that Hope Hicks will be returning to the administration as an aide to Jared Kushner and senior counselor to President Trump. This is after an almost two-year absence where she worked as an exec... more »
Worried About Russian And Chinese Hypersonic Weapons? DARPA Isn't
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Counter-hypersonics could soon be here. *Key Point:* The Achilles heel of ballistic missile defense has been that it's cheaper for an attacker to build an overwhelming mass of missiles and warheads than it is for the defender to build interceptors to stop them. DARPA calls it "counter-hypersonics." The rest of us would call it a way -- or a prayer -- to stop nuclear warheads coming down on our heads at 20 times the speed of sound. DARPA, the Pentagon's pet research agency, wants an interceptor that can stop weapons that are hypersonic (travel faster t... more »
Yes, America's Military Is Getting Weaker Around the World
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1B0EAA92C0&share=true] But it is not the end of the world. *Key point: *Washington still has the power to deter conflict or win many wars. However, America's advantages are no longer so lopsided. Last week, Air Force General Frank Gorenc argued that the airpower advantage the United States has enjoyed over Russia and China is shrinking. This warning comes as part of a deluge of commentary on the waning international position of the United States. The U.S. milita... more »
What If America's New Stealth Bomber Could Also Win a Dog Fight?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* The idea has some problems. *Key point:* Bombers have been used in some fighting roles. Recent reports about the B-21 Raider suggest that the plane might have a mission that U.S. bombers have not had for a very long time: air-to-air combat. If the Air Force continues to pursue this line of thought, it will revive a concept that dominated airpower theory in the early age of aviation, but that fell by the wayside because of technological and operational concerns in the 1950s and 1960s. However, it remains to be seen whether the idea of a B-21 “... more »
Is Donald Trump About to Make Peace with the Taliban?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * Could Trump finally end this 'forever' war? Before President Donald Trump scuttled the talks last September, the United States and the Taliban were the closest they had ever been to sign an agreement since the war in Afghanistan began 18 years ago. Now, three months after those talks resumed thanks in part to a prisoner exchange that swapped two western professors in Taliban custody for three of the movement’s commanders, U.S. and Taliban negotiators are really, really close—so close, in fact, that a deal could be announced within a matter of d... more »
Why Is China Blaming America for Spreading 'Panic' Over the Coronavirus?
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* As coronavirus cases and deaths spike in China, the regime in Beijing is looking for a devil to blame. As coronavirus cases and deaths spike in China, the regime in Beijing is looking for a devil to blame. The U.S. has “unceasingly manufactured and spread panic,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at the beginning of this month about the coronavirus epidemic, which has now spread to much of China.In the same vein, the *Global Times*, a Communist Party-controlled tabloid, has accused the U.S. of “immoral” conduct and repeat... more »
The Simpson’s were predicting a mass pandemic 27 years ago
“We’re here to come up with the next phoney baloney crisis … to put Americans back where they belong …” Predictive programming at its finest. And the old ‘problem, reaction, solution trick’ the signature of the globalist MO. Note the vaccine in there too. Note also this is a children’s program is it not? With … Continue reading The Simpson’s were predicting a mass pandemic 27 years ago →
Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus | GreenMedInfo
Originally posted on AGR Daily News: Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus | GreenMedInfo (OMNS January 26, 2020) The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped, with the immediate widespread use of high doses of vitamin C. Physicians have demonstrated the powerful antiviral action of vitamin C for decades. There has been a lack of…
The Story of the Haiti’s Earthquake Camps
Originally posted on The New Dark Age: 12 February 2020 — Internationalist 360° Timothy Schwartz Haiti’s Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake – a decade ago this week — was one of history’s great natural disasters. However, it was not as great as the world’s large humanitarian relief organizations and their allied media outlets would have us…
“Is The Coronavirus Now Unstoppable? New Data Suggests So”
Chris Martenson, “Is The Coronavirus Now Unstoppable? New Data Suggests So” - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Milton Friedman, an ‘Elfin Libertarian’ Giant
In recent months, various critics of the late Milton Friedman have argued that Friedman dominated economic policy for a large part of the last half century. And yet they don’t typically mean that in a complimentary way. In an August 24 New York Times article, for example, editorial board member Binyamin Appelbaum writes that the […] The post Milton Friedman, an ‘Elfin Libertarian’ Giant appeared first on Econlib.
The first death in Japan from coronavirus (Covid-19) while internal infections increase
The first death in Japan from coronavirus (Covid-19) while internal infections increase Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan is witnessing the gradual increase in internal cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), with thirty-three know cases. Of course, for individuals stranded on the cruise ship Diamond Princess in Yokohama, then currently […]
The Death of the Unitary Executive
As a practical matter, the theory of the unitary executive died today and we will all be better off for it. In this interview with ABC News, Attorney General Barr obviously sought to quiet the turmoil inside his department by staking out an area for decision making independent of the President. The problem is as it has been elaborated by many leading scholars, the unitary executive theory does not allow for this. It is helpful to be familiar with the evolution of the theory to grasp the full implications of Barr's statement. In fact until now, Barr was one of its leading propone... more »
Climate debate should be about science and economics
“Last year was the year the climate issue took a sharp turn towards extremism. Let’s hope 2020 is the year sanity makes a comeback.” click here
Hope Hicks Returns to White House as Senior Advisor…
Good News. Hope Hicks is returning to the White House as counselor to the president and senior adviser. Ms. Hicks was one of the original members of the Trump campaign in 2015 and carried the role of communications director during … Continue reading →
Reporter Shows Why the British Government’s Plan to Ban All Gas and Diesel Cars by 2035 Is Doomed to Failure
The UK government plans to ban all gasoline, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035 to meet a near-zero carbon target. Massive amounts of new infrastructure will be required to support the new vehicles. There also would be the need to generate enough electricity for all the new cars that will be needed.
Jussie Smollett Indicted By Special Prosecutor in Alleged Hate Hoax
The city of Chicago is suing Smollett for the cost of overtime that the police department incurred while investigating the hoax. The actor counter-sued for malicious prosecution. Smollett is due to appear in court on Webb’s charges on February 24.
Top Brass at DOJ Reverses Prosecutors’ Sentencing Recommendations for Roger Stone
Four career DOJ prosecutors recommended that Stone be sentenced to 7 to 9 years in prison. When Trump tweeted that the sentencing recommendation was “very horrible and unfair", Democrats responded by accusing the president of wielded undue influence over the DOJ.
Wet'suwet'en Supporters Shut Down Canada Rail System: Video Reveals Police Sniper
Tracks barricaded in New Hazelton, B.C. Train Blockade in Kahnawake Rail blockade in Manitoba Breaking news: Via Rail just announced it is shutting down all its trains. Feb. 13, 2020 .. VIA RAIL SHUT DOWN TODAY "Via Rail has no other option but to cancel its services, effective immediately and until further notice," the rail operator said in a statement on its website. . By
Plausible scenarios for climate change: 2020-2050
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry A range of scenarios for global mean surface temperature change between 2020 and 2050, derived using a semi-empirical approach. All three modes of natural climate variability – volcanoes, solar and internal variability – are expected to act in the direction of cooling during this period. In the…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 43 – 2020
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Elizabeth Warren: AG Barr Should Step Down or Be Impeached
[image: elizabeth-warren-ag-barr-should-step-down-or-be-impeached] Senator Elizabeth Warren called on Attorney General William Barr to resign or be impeached after the Justice Department reversed a harsh sentence recommendation for Roger Stone.
The Dangers of a Constitutional Convention | Recap with Evan Mulch
[image: the-dangers-of-a-constitutional-convention-recap-with-evan-mulch] VIDEO - In this episode, Duke Pesta asks field coordinator Evan Mulch from South Carolina to recap the current Con-Con debate that is going on in his state right now. A special committee has been formed to hear arguments for and against a Constitutional Convention. Evan and several others spoke against it at the meeting last Thursday, February 6. Evan and Duke discuss the arguments brought up by the pro-ConCon side and how we can disprove them.
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution To Limit President Trump's War Powers On Iran (Update)
*CNN: **Senate passes Iran War Powers resolution despite Trump's opposition* Washington (CNN)The Senate passed an Iran War Powers resolution on Thursday, a rare measure that was approved with bipartisan support despite the fact that it has been opposed by President Donald Trump and aims to rein in his ability to use military action against Iran without congressional approval. The vote was 55-45. Eight Republicans voted in favor of it: Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Todd Young of Indiana, Mike Lee of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Bil... more »
Essay Contest Beach House In Oregon Company
It’s in truth accurate that ‘distinction’, as said by Pierre Bourdieu has been a crucial component in this and we shall talk about more on about it and see how and why this has transpired. rnCulture is a straightforward yet a entirely deep and rooted word that individuals use flippantly without really comprehending the crux of the phrase. When we go down the rabbit hole recognized as Anthropology, we start out to realize the word by its correct that means. Lifestyle is a thing that so profoundly affects the ideas, steps, and inner thoughts of people in that group that anthropologist... more »
"The Violent Collision of Market Fantasy and Viral Reality"
*"The Violent Collision of Market Fantasy and Viral Reality"* by Charles Hugh Smith "The shock wave unleashed in China on January 23 is about to hit the U.S. economy and shatter everything that is fragile and fantasy, starting with the U.S. stock market. The shock wave is still reverberating through the vulnerable Chinese economy, toppling all that is fragile: auto sales, sales of empty flats in Ghost Cities, shadow banking loans that cannot be paid, workers' wages that won't be paid, businesses that won't re-open, supply chains dependent on marginal enterprises and most saliently, ... more »
Do You Like To Smell An Absent Partner's Clothing?
Having trouble sleeping? Nervous about an important interview? Smelling your partner’s worn clothing may help improve your sleep and calm your nerves. While it may sound strange to smell your partner’s clothing, these behaviors are surprisingly common. In one study, researchers asked participants if they had ever slept with or smelled their partners’ worn clothing during periods of separation. Over 80 per cent of women and 50 per cent of men reported they had intentionally smelled an absent partner’s clothing. Most of them said they did so because it made them feel relaxed or sec... more »
Black Agenda Report 13 February 2020
13 February 2020 — Black Agenda Report Free All Political Prisoners –- Including Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning Glen Ford, BAR executive editor Julian Assange and his protégés have made common cause with Black revolutionaries in their zeal to lay bare the dictatorial nature of the omni-pervasive national security state and the sheer, racist barbarity of the … Continue reading Black Agenda Report 13 February 2020
Coronavirus – Statistical Change Causes Confusion While The New Case Count Continues To Decline
The battle against the infections with the novel coronavirus in China continues. China is doing its best to win it. The declining trend of the number of newly suspected and newly confirmed cases per day is now obvious to everyone.
Israel Carries Out Airstrikes on Damascus... How many airstrikes to date?
*I've lost count.* Missile seen over Damascus *Syrian media reported on Thursday evening that Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike in the Damascus area.* *The reports said the country’s anti-aircraft systems had been activated against what was described as "hostile targets" over Damascus.* *The Syrian regime said that some of the targets were intercepted by the defense system.* *Sputnik* Syrian air defense active over #Damascus. #Israel pic.twitter.com/mvUn8EHpo2 — Joe Truzman (@Jtruzmah) February 13, 2020 *RT * *Syria’s air defenses have reportedly thwarted a missile at... more »
Coronavirus Patients in China to be Treated with High-Dose Vitamin C in New Clinical Trial
Breaking news: China is conducting a clinical trial of 24,000 mg/day of intravenous vitamin C to treat patients with coronavirus and severe respiratory complications. Participants will receive IV vitamin C for 7 days straight at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. Honor and thanks are due to Zhiyong Peng, MD, for making this happen. He is chief physician and professor at the hospital, which is close to ground zero for coronavirus. At Zhongnan Hospital in Wuhan, China, 24,000 mg of vitamin C will be administered to coronavirus patients, intravenously, each day for 7 days. To figh... more »
Missile Fired At K-1 Base- As American Forces Continue to Occupy Iraq
Missile Fired at Base Hosting US Troops in Kirkuk, Iraq: Officials *A missile fired at a military base hosting U.S. troops near Kirkuk, Iraq, on Wednesday caused few losses, according to Iraqi military officials.* *At least one missile “landed inside the K-1 base” and caused no “significant losses,” said Iraq’s official Security Media Cell, which falls under the jurisdiction of the prime minister’s office.* *“Security forces are conducting a search operation to search for the perpetrators,” the officials wrote, adding that they “found a launching base carrying 11 missiles that have... more »
Is Congress chipping away at Trump’s War Powers or finally returning them to Congress
Where were they when Bush and Obama dumped us into these disputes? Conveniently looking the other way. The only reason they care is that they hate the current President. But the funny thing is on the way to the next Oval Office holder despite their political bent…..the CONGRESS will have to actually work again and take the blame on their own shoulders…. How inconvenient is THAT? Voters will decide every two to four years, and guess who will be blamed if they are actually caught voter for war …. Correct me if I am wrong, but didn’t Patton get sidelined … Continue reading →
Roger Stone’s Legal Team Releases Statement on Anti-Trump Lead Juror
From EpochTimes ONE and TWO: Excerpts 1: As reported earlier by Cristina Laila — according to the February 5th order issued by Judge Jackson, Roger Stone cited a problem with a juror, however his motion was denied. Several potential jurors in Stone’s case ended up being Trump-hating, Obama-era officials who admittedly voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 so Stone’s lawyer’s tried to strike them as potential jurors. But Amy Berman Jackson wouldn’t let that happen. (So the judge selected the jury…maybe this judge needs to be investigated???) One of the potential jurors actually had a hu... more »
Bipartisan Group of Senators to Meet with Zelensky in Ukraine
From EpochTimes: Articles like this just get to me….Maybe, someone can explain why congrsscritters and sellators are visiting with foreign dignitary’s? These people have absolutely no power to complete negotiations and/or any other function between country’s. We have a department for that! See McLame, San Fran Nan, and others…..Flying all over wasting taxpayer dollars….McLame visiting ISIS/ISIL/Terrorists for example…These critters need to get their @$$E$ back in the capitol building and do their damn jobs….congresscritters approval rating is what, single digits….. Excerpts: The thr... more »
Alabama lawmakers to consider medical marijuana bill
A Republican state senator introduced a bill to legalize the sale of medical cannabis in Alabama. The legislator, Sen. Tim Melson, also sponsored a medical marijuana bill in 2019. That measure was approved by the Senate but failed in the House, according to AL.com. Despite being a conservative state, Alabama is considered a likely candidate to legalize medical […] Alabama lawmakers to consider medical marijuana bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canadian cannabis company Invictus granted creditor protection
Another Canadian marijuana producer is in financial straits. Vancouver-based cannabis firm Invictus Group has been granted creditor protection so it can conduct a strategic review to address near term liquidity issues. Analysts have warned that a growing number of cannabis companies have fewer than six months of cash on hand, reflecting disappointing earnings and front-loaded capital expenditures. […] Canadian cannabis company Invictus granted creditor protection is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New Mexico medical marijuana businesses had issues with failed recreational legalization bill
While legalizing recreational marijuana in New Mexico appears dead until 2021, this year’s legislative measure was problematic enough that even the state’s leading medical marijuana operator had deep concerns. Duke Rodriguez, the CEO of UltraHealth, which is “100% committed to legalization,” said rejecting this nearly 200-page version was probably the right decision by lawmakers. “They […] New Mexico medical marijuana businesses had issues with failed recreational legalization bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepr... more »
China warns France not to discriminate against Huawei on 5G contracts.
https://www.rt.com/business/480477-china-warns-france-huawei/
5 Telecom innovations that will change how we communicate in 2020.
https://www.digit.in/features/telecom/5-telecom-innovations-that-will-change-how-we-communicate-52184.html
"The Forces That Degenerate an Empire"
*"The Forces That Degenerate an Empire"* By Bill Bonner We’re doing a lot of things that are very good, including waste and fraud – tremendous waste and tremendous fraud. – Donald J. Trump BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "Day by day, the empire ages… drooping unto death. Yesterday came news that Bernie Sanders narrowly won the New Hampshire primary. Sanders (heavily supported by the military/industrial complex) edged out Pete Buttigieg (the billionaires’ favorite), Joe Biden (heavily supported by the one-percenters), and Amy Klobuchar (heavily supported by Wall Street). Waiting in the wings ... more »
Jessie Liu Resigns Treasury Dept. Following Nomination Withdrawal…
Not surprisingly, several media outlets are reporting Jessie Liu resigned from the Treasury Department effective Wednesday evening. Interestingly, in the discussions of the issues around Liu all MSM are ignoring her involvement in the James Wolfe case/cover-up. Ms. Liu moved … Continue reading →
Boris Johnson's Knife Party
Who doesn't love some blue-on-blue action? Having been deprived of the Tory party tearing lumps out of itself since before the general election, there were at least some laughs to be had this morning as a cluster of careers met a deserving end. Andrea Leadsom, whose rise has long baffled Tory watchers, has gone back to the obscurity that becomes her. Esther McVey, she of the tedious Tory "working class" shtick was likewise offed. No longer will we hear the sonorous majesty of Geoffrey Cox bellow forth from the front bench either. Theresa Villiers is gone and Nicky Morgan, who sold ... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 2/13/20"
*2/13/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ "*Thu, 02/13/2020 - 15:05: "China Has Ground To A Halt:* * "On The Ground" Indicators Confirm Worst-Case Scenario*"◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 2/13/20 “INCREDIBLE! A Former Fed. President Makes TWO LIVE TV STUNNING ADMISSIONS" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We With Market Valuations?* "*As o... more »
Expanding Rural Students’ Opportunities is as Simple as Getting Online
When it comes to college, the odds are stacked against students like me. Neither of my parents went to college – my dad didn’t even graduate high school – and we live in a rural part of South Carolina, where college and career opportunities are harder to come by unless you’re willing and able to travel far distances.
Two History Professors Chronicle the Lives of the First Black Scholars Hired at PWIs
Dr. David Canton, associate professor of history at Connecticut College, is working on a biography of Dr. Lawrence D. Reddick, which will focus on the mid-20th century when an increasing number of African Americans earned doctorates and entered the faculties at predominantly White colleges and universities (PWIs).
The Success of the McNair Scholars Program
If colleges and universities really want to diversify the professoriate, one immediate step they can take is to support and invest in the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.
Syrian Army presses forward in west Aleppo as they approach key base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is still on the move in the Aleppo Governorate, as their forces attempt to reach the strategic Regiment 46 Base. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Captures Militant Stronghold in Southwest Aleppo According to the latest field report from Aleppo, the Syrian Arab Army is advancing west […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military announces Aleppo-Damascus Highway is under full Syrian Army control
The Syrian armed forces have established full control over the strategically important highway linking the country’s northern capital Aleppo with major cities in the south, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. “At present, a vital transport corridor in Syria – the M5 highway linking the besieged northern capital Aleppo with Syria’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran threatens ‘crushing response’ to Israel’s ‘stupid moves’
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has responded to Israeli Defence Minister Naftali Bennett’s warning urging Tehran to get out of Syria, telling reporters that Iran would continue to defend its interests both in Syria and throughout the Middle East, and warning Israel against escalatory behaviour. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will show a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army intensifies attack against foreign jihadists in northeast Latakia: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – Despite the harsh weather conditions in northwestern Syria, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is involved in heavy clashes with the jihadist rebels of the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. READ ALSO: Jihadists Take Advantage of Poor Weather to Launch Offensive in Idlib The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
“Qassem Soleimani’s death will lead to Jerusalem’s liberation”: IRGC
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The Spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ramadan Sharif, said on Thursday that the killing of Major-General Qassem Soleimani would lead to the liberation of Jerusalem. READ ALSO: Iran Warns US Actions ‘Won’t Go Unanswered’ Sharif pointed out in a statement posted by the Fars News […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army approaching strategic military base in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is quickly approaching the strategic Regiment 46 Base in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate, a source told Al-Masdar from the provincial capital. READ ALSO: Front-line Footage from Syrian Army’s Aleppo Offensive According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army has captured several sites […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Russian aircraft stalk Turkish troops in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – A new video released on Thursday showed the Russian Air Force monitoring a Turkish military convoy as it entered Syria’s Idlib Governorate this week. READ ALSO: Massive Turkish Military Convoy Enters Idlib Amid Reports of Jihadist Counter Offensive In the video, which was released by Sputnik Arabic’s official YouTube channel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Everyone is out of step except my son John"
*Israeli Soldiers on Parade* My mother, like all great mothers, had a saying for every occasion. She had a particularly good one to comment drily when one of us [there were nine siblings] whined that we were being treated unfairly in comparison with the majority, whether it was at school or in the community. If one of us asserted, like the mother watching the parade of soldiers go by and who proudly commented on her son's marching abilities in comparison with the hundred or so other soldiers: * "Everyone is out of step except my son John."* It meant that our self-centred perspec... more »
Steve Rossignol : A way station for the Underground Railroad in Blanco County?
Some may be surprised that there was an Underground Railroad network in Texas. By Steve Rossignol | The Rag Blog | February 13, 2020 We are all familiar with the tales of the Underground Railroad, how enslaved people in the … finish reading Steve Rossignol : A way station for the Underground Railroad in Blanco County?
Russia’s and China’s Interest in Cold Svalbard Heats Up
*Luke Coffey* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] In the past, the Department of Defense has conducted research at Svalbard and it should do so again in the future because it's an excellent way for the United States to “fly the flag” in a region with significant geopolitical importance. When security matters in the Arctic Ocean are discussed, especially in the context of NATO and Russia, it is normally Greenland and Iceland which get a mention. However, Svalbard, a non-militarized Norwegian archipelago some five hundred nautical miles off the northern coast of Norway, should not ... more »
America's F-22 Was Invincible... Until It Met The French Air Force
*David Axe* *Security, * Wargames often pose troubling questions. *Key Point: *Even before the Emirati and French wins in 2009, the Americans knew the F-22 could be beaten, although they rarely mentioned this uncomfortable fact. What does this mean for the future of the F-22, and the U.S. Air Force? Past evidence seems to confirm that a French fighter pilot once “killed” an American F-22 Raptor stealth fighter in mock combat. Although not unprecedented, the simulated shoot-down is still a big deal for a couple reasons. For one, the Lockheed Martin-made F-22 is supposed to be t... more »
Alternate History: What If Nixon Didn't Help to Break up China and the Soviet Union?
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: By Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15856618] No historic trip to China? *Key point:* Without detente, Beijing would likely have remained neutral given its strained relations with Moscow. Perhaps we'll never know how much was up to great leaders vs the pressures of great power competition. What if Nixon had never gone to China? China’s shift of weight towards the United States had major international implications. It heightened Sovie... more »
How the Kushner Peace Plan Overturned Israeli Strategy
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Kushner plan will encourage people, both inside and outside Palestine, to think and act less in terms of two states and more in terms of advocating for the rights of Palestinian Arabs within a binational state. That shift will make it harder than ever to avoid comparisons between the Israeli version of apartheid and the South African one. The Trump administration plan for Israel and the Palestinians, spearheaded by Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, has been widely recognized as a plan that lacks “pea... more »
Trump Policy Tactics that Target Foreigners Put America's Artificial Intelligence at Risk
*Sam Peak* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Optional Practical Training program has been one of the many Band-Aids holding together an immigration system that hasn’t been updated since the early 1990s before the internet became the world economy’s major driver. Now, the Trump administration is moving to eliminate this crucial but imperfect fix. When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), America is still on top. A major reason for that? America is quite good at recruiting AI students from around the world and retaining them after they graduate from school. But if cer... more »
Congress Balks At Trump's Iran War
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Middle East* The bill’s primary author, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, began formulating it in the aftermath of the American assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Suleimani. This afternoon the Senate passed the Iran War Powers Resolution with a bipartisan majority, 55 to 45. The bill, officially named S.J. Res. 68, was supported by every Democratic member of the Senate and eight Republicans, including Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mike Lee of Utah, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Bill Cassidy of Louisia... more »
Close Call: What If Imperial Japan Had Sunk America's Carriers at Pearl Harbor?
*Robert Farley* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E7C613AH01&share=true] Could the war have ended differently? *Key point:* Even if Tokyo succeeded, Washington had superior industrial capacity and would be able to replace its carriers. Imperial Japan could have caused more damage, but it is unlikely that a better attack at Pearl Harbor could have won them the war. What if the aircraft carriers of the United States Navy had been present at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941? The question has bedev... more »
Astros’ Bregman, Altuve Apologize for Sign-Stealing Scheme
The Astros were disciplined after using electronics to steal signs during its run to the 2017 World Series championship and again in the 2018 season.
Trump to Transfer $3.8B from Military to Fund Border Wall
The move by the Pentagon would transfer money from National Guard units, aircraft procurement and shipbuilding to anti-drug accounts that can finance construction of new wall.
German Government Approves Funds For A New Fighter Jet
*DW:* *Bundestag approves funds for German-French fighter jet* Germany has voted to pay €77 million for the first prototypes of a "new generation fighter" for European armed forces. The country's defense minister has called it a concrete step towards European security. Bundestag lawmakers approved on Wednesday the initial funds for a transnational project with France to create a new fighter jet and develop a program aimed at bringing together European military forces. Representatives in German parliament's lower chamber signed-off on loans worth €77 million ($83 million) to build... more »
No invite, no grant: Volunteer groups unhappy after MPs get power to vet requests
A federal grant for volunteers can now only be accessed at the invitation of their local MP, a change described by advocates as "confusing" and "unnecessarily onerous".
Thousands of maremmas have needed rehoming after the success of Oddball
Following the success of the film Oddball, a rescue group has rehomed more than a thousand of maremmas. Meanwhile breeders are flogging them cheap to buyers unaware of the dogs' needs.
Live: NSW Now: Dangerous weekend weather, NRL unlikely to bend rules for Jack De Belin
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Forecasters are warning of dangerous beach conditions along the NSW coast this weekend, while Dragons prop Jack De Belin will miss the start of the season due to a rape trial.
There's a war on waste being waged behind the scenes of 'naked' vegetable production
Two vegetable farmers are trying to cut down the industry's "invisible waste" by drastically reducing their use of polystyrene.
'It's spreading': Crew member on coronavirus cruise ship begs for rescue
Passengers on the Diamond Princess are halfway through a 14-day quarantine, but as new cases of coronavirus keep emerging, people on board the ship are starting to worry the lockdown isn't working.
Boat capsized, 25m trees down as Cyclone Uesi smashes Lord Howe Island
Residents and tourists on Lord Howe Island endure a terrifying night as ex-Tropical Cyclone Uesi passes straight over the top of them, bringing down trees and damaging buildings on the tiny outpost 600km off the NSW coast.
Tractor ride the only way out for farming family stranded by mud, sand, debris
The Walker family loves seeing rain on their farm, but with the rain comes very muddy and dirty consequences.
Rod didn't know he was the director of 26 companies until the ABC told him. Inside a bizarre hidden tax scam
The ABC uncovers a multi-million-dollar scam where people facing homelessness and drug addiction are made company directors to rip off the tax office and do over creditors.
In five weeks on this historic mountain trail, Patrick didn't see another hiker. But he wasn't alone
When Patrick Page swapped his stressful city life for the mountain trails of Lebanon, he discovered a side to the country we don't see on the news. This is a place of striking beauty, boundless generosity — and terrifying run-ins with shepherd dogs.
Chinese community helps families stuck in self-isolation after coronavirus outbreak
A new "order and deliver" service run entirely on social media is helping get supplies to hundreds of people who are in self-isolation after returning to Adelaide from coronavirus-affected China.
Loved-up or lovelorn — is relationship self-sabotage affecting your quest for love and happiness?
For some, Valentine's Day is the day to smugly celebrate your couple status or lament spending yet another year alone with your cat. But a Queensland psychologist may have come up with a way to move from the lovelorn group to the loved-up list.
Rain to ease, but flood watch continues on a steamy Valentine’s Day
Flooding is expected to peak in swollen rivers south of Brisbane this morning as rain eases, and with the clouds parting it is time for more hot, sticky weather.
Your best photos from the past week
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Fresh scrutiny on seasonal worker program after 70 people found living in house
The minister responsible for an overseas worker program that led to scores of people living in one Tasmanian house has refused to answer questions about the scheme.
Uncertainty growing in mining markets as coronavirus spreads
Australia's multi-billion-dollar mining industry takes a battering as the spread of coronavirus continues to stall construction in China.
Farmer who called bushfire helpline told counsellors on holidays or sick
After losing half his farm to bushfires, Gerry McLaughlin reached out to the Federal Government's bushfire helpline, only to be told there was no staff to speak to him.
'You know nothing about the process': What to do when someone dies suddenly at home
For many people, the scariest part of death is the grief and emotional turmoil. Most don't consider the toll the administrative side of death will take on those left behind.
New Jane Austen movie Emma is no Clueless, but it should please newbies and die-hards alike
Adapted by an award-winning New Zealand novelist and directed by a music video maker, it's less radical than you might think — but still throws some curve balls.
Most distant object ever seen helps us understand origin of our planet
New data from New Horizons' fly-by of Arrokoth — the farthest, most primitive object we've ever visited — could settle the controversy over how our solar system first formed.
Lisa Alexander became a victim of her own success with the Diamonds
Australia's netball team won so big and so consistently under Lisa Alexander that it felt almost catastrophic when the rest of the world started to catch up, writes Richard Hinds.
Tropical snakes left with nothing to eat after a fungus wiped out their prey
Researchers have observed a crash in tropical snake numbers following the outbreak of a frog disease in a forest in Panama, and say it's likely that snakes suffered the same fate here during the '70s and '80s.
Thousands of women have fallen in love with me. But I'm not who they think I am
After seven years and two beautiful children, Alec's marriage ended in divorce. Or maybe his wife died, depending on who you ask. But thousands of women believe he is the love of their lives.
Beijing is willing to punish Australia economically, US admiral warns
A visiting United States admiral warns Beijing is willing to hurt Australian companies if the Federal Government defies the Chinese Communist Party.
Paediatricians cutting corners to ensure 'forgotten children' receive care
Frustrated doctors admit to not following best practice to ensure children with disabilities can access funding in the National Disability Insurance Scheme sooner.
University slashes spending after coronavirus causes 'significant downturn' in enrolments
The University of Wollongong clamps down on spending as the organisation reels from a significant downturn of Chinese students because of the coronavirus outbreak.
A Melbourne dentist may have just found a faster way to unmask anonymous Google reviewers
A Melbourne dentist who claims he was defamed in an anonymous online review wants Google to unmask the disgruntled customer so he can launch "groundbreaking" legal action.
How Richmond AFLW player Akec Makur Chuot pays tribute to all her brothers and sisters
For Chuot, 34 is much more than just her jumper number. It is a way of paying tribute to her big family and showing pride in her culture.
How to Raise or Lower Your Dementia Risk Through Diet
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance A high-fat, moderate-protein, low net-carb ketogenic diet is crucial for preventing degeneration that can lead to Alzheimer’s. High-carb diets have been shown to increase your risk of dementia by 89% while high-fat diets lower it by 44% Other research highlights the importance of eating a diet rich in […] The post How to Raise or Lower Your Dementia Risk Through Diet appeared first on Health Nut News.
Letter shows ‘appalling’ DWP misled two watchdogs over benefit deaths
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been failing to track recommendations made by its own secret reviews into benefit-related deaths, it has told the spending watchdog, three years after claiming it had corrected the same failings. The “appalling” revelation that […]
Government faces legal action over failure to stop ATU ‘atrocities’
Disabled campaigners have welcomed the human rights watchdog’s decision to begin legal action against the government over its repeated failure to address the “distressing and horrific” treatment of people with learning difficulties and autistic people in mental health hospitals. The Equality and […]
Errol Graham: Coroner urged to act on evidence that DWP hid links to deaths
A coroner who heard the inquest into a man who starved to death after his benefits were wrongly removed has been urged to act on information showing the government failed to pass her evidence linking its actions with other deaths. The family […]
Labour leadership: Starmer backs calls for free social care
The MP leading the race to be Labour’s next leader has become the first candidate to back calls by disabled people’s groups for the introduction of free social care, funded by national progressive taxation. Sir Keir Starmer, Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary, said […]
University leaves disabled student segregated at the back of lectures
A disabled student has been left “isolated” and “segregated” by her university’s failure to make her lectures accessible to her. Sarah-Marie Da Silva, a first-year zoology student and a wheelchair-user, has been trying since her first day on the course to persuade […]
News round-up: Restraint, mental health, early deaths, poverty, and PIP back-payments
The human rights watchdog has launched an inquiry into how schools are monitoring the use of restraint on their pupils. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) inquiry will discover whether primary, secondary and special schools in England and Wales are collecting […]
Can the World’s Second Superpower Rise From the Ashes of Twenty Years of War
While our government’s war propaganda has convinced many Americans that we are powerless to stop its catastrophic wars, it has failed to convince most Americans that we are wrong to want to. The post Can the World’s Second Superpower Rise From the Ashes of Twenty Years of War appeared first on MintPress News.
Devin Nunes Discusses Upcoming Bill Barr Testimony…
Rep. Devin Nunes appears on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss AG Bill Barr being called to testify in the House about the Roger Stone case sentencing. Additionally, Nunes discusses issues with the Mueller investigation and dirty cops.
Not Any Goo Will Do, Part Two
*Oligarch now has a "D" next to his name. Is that enough of a reason to vote for him?* And by "Part Two," I'm just talking about the past 24 hours! Part Three, for those who plan ahead, comes this evening at 9pm (PT). Some would say that's practically the theme of the whole *DWT* blog; period. OK, fair enough; it is a frequent topic. And when I saw this Akela Lacy tweet yesterday (just below)... well, you can probably imagine! That was the end of the post I was planning to write about the Georgia and Alabama Republican Senate primaries. Part One, as you can see by clicking on the f... more »
A paper on cats and female students uses up one of its nine lives
Facing a social media storm, a biology journal has temporarily removed a paper arguing that the proliferation of feral cats around university campuses in China is directly related to the proportion of female students — who evidently are more welcoming than men of the wild felines. Facing a social media storm, a biology journal has … Continue reading A paper on cats and female students uses up one of its nine lives
Report: 415 Million Children Grow Up In War Zones
415 million children are living in a conflict zone according to a new report by Save the Children@AFP graphic shows key figures pic.twitter.com/1fIcDI4qsU — AFPgraphics (@AFPgraphics) February 13, 2020 *DW:* *415 million children grow up in war zones, Save the Children reports* Children face a greater risk than ever before of growing up surrounded by war, sexual abuse and recruitment into armed groups, a study by the charity Save the Children reported. Children in Africa are the most affected. Nearly one in six children around the world — 415 million children in all — were livin... more »
UN publishes list of companies with ties to Israeli settlements
The UN has published a list of 112 companies with business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories (which are illegal under international law), including Expedia, TripAdvisor, Airbnb, Booking.com, and Motorola Solutions. See the list... The post UN publishes list of companies with ties to Israeli settlements appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Removing Exceptions from South Carolina Heartbeat Bill
[image: rebecca-kiessling-removing-exceptions-from-south-carolina-heartbeat-bill] VIDEO - Rebecca Kiessling, international pro-life speaker and attorney, and the founder and president of Save The 1, discusses her recent visit to South Carolina in support of removing exceptions from H. 3020, the South Carolina Heartbeat Protection from Abortion Act.
Democrats Terrified That Sanders vs. Trump Means Major Losses
[image: democrats-terrified-that-sanders-vs-trump-means-major-losses] Bernie Sanders, the victor in Tuesday’s New Hampshire Democrat primary, has terrified moderate and even liberal Democrats who think the No. 1 priority on Election Day is defeating Donald Trump.
Democrats Call for Investigation Into Trump’s Alleged Interference in Roger Stone Sentencing
[image: democrats-call-for-investigation-into-trump-s-alleged-interference-in-roger-stone-sentencing] It didn't take the Democrats long to find another excuse to investigate the president, poor as it may be.
New Mexico plan to legalize recreational cannabis sales is derailed
A key Senate subcommittee in New Mexico voted against legalizing the sale of adult-use marijuana in the state, likely killing any chance of legislation being adopted this year. The committee voted 6-4 against a proposal that would have permitted recreational marijuana sales in every city and county in the state. Two Democrats joined Republicans in […] New Mexico plan to legalize recreational cannabis sales is derailed is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BLOOMBERG SHOULDN'T BE NOMINATED, BUT IF HE IS, HE CAN EXPLOIT THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN'S BIGGEST WEAKNESS
Recently unearthed pronouncements from Michael Bloomberg's past -- on stop and frisk, redlining, and trans rights -- might not end his bid for the presidency, but they sure seem disqualifying. Until now, he's impressed a lot of Democratic voters with his aggressive attacks on President Trump, but I don't believe his campaign can survive all this. That's appropriate, but it's regrettable in one way: He seemed as if he could give Trump the fight of his life. I say this not just because of his eagerness to express contempt for the president, but also because he would have been the idea... more »
The Culinary Workers Union, Medicare For All, and the Latest Cynical Attack On Bernie Sanders
The Culinary Workers Union spread a flyer on 2020 presidential candidates that said Bernie Sanders would “require Medicare For All." The post The Culinary Workers Union, Medicare For All, and the Latest Cynical Attack On Bernie Sanders appeared first on Shadowproof.
Judge Field again supports non-violent protesters at BIW
*Phil Berrigan being arrested at the Pentagon after one of his many **actions. In 1997 he led a plowshares action at Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Maine and was called "a moral giant, the conscience of a generation" by Judge Joseph Field. (Etching by Tom Lewis)* On June 24, 2019, 22 non-violent peace activists were arrested at BIW during another destroyer 'christening' as they blocked buses and cars full of people trying to enter the shipyard for the event. On that day nine in the group refused to pay the $60 bail commissioner fee and spent two nights in jail. In the end some of tho... more »
Fear, Boredom, Adventure Fill Each Day on Quarantined Ship
With another week or more of quarantine to come, the AP looks inside the vacation cruise that’s gone seriously off course.
Jordan Peterson’s Anguish Deserves Our Empathy
Rex Murphy writes at National Post Rex Murphy: Jordan Peterson’s personal torment Excerpts in italics with my bolds. I cannot think of any politician, thinker or novelist who has sent so much comfort and aspiration to so many people It is very difficult to believe that there is anyone, except the young, who has not […]
US Congressman Goes After CalPERS's CIO
Alexandra Alper of Reuters reports that a US lawmaker is calling for the ouster of CalPERS CIO over China ties: A U.S. Republican lawmaker on Wednesday urged California to fire the chief investment officer of its public pension fund, the nation’s largest, citing what he called the CIO’s “long and cozy” relationship with Beijing, and assailed the fund’s investments in Chinese companies. *In a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Representative Jim Banks of Indiana said Yu Ben Meng, the CIO of California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), should at least be i... more »
Curse of Oak Island - The True Solution
The other day, as I was cruising through the various news feeds, I saw a story that mentioned that the Lagina boys had solved the mystery of Oak Island. It was another story saying the same things that had been said before with no real information in it. Besides, we here have already found the true solution. Joy Steele, in her book told us exactly what had been happened on Oak Island. You can read that information here: http://kevinrandle.blogspot.com/2019/03/curse-of-oak-island-nearing-solution.html and here: http://kevinrandle.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-mystery-of-oak-island-solved... more »
National Security Adviser Confirms That Cuts Are Underway At The White House's National Security Council
Robert O’Brien says the NSC will be down between 115 to 120 staffers by the end of this week. pic.twitter.com/FpleaBFh85 — Josh Cremeans “DirtyTruth” (@AKA_RealDirty) February 12, 2020 *Zero Hedge:* *NSC Chief O'Brien Confirms Staffer Bloodbath After Vindmans Expelled* National Security Adviser told a room full of Atlantic Council attendees on Tuesday that significant cuts were under way at the leak-prone White House National Security Council, confirming a Monday report in the Washington Examiner that up to 70 positions would be cut. While O'Brien pitched it as a return to "a man... more »
Spike in coronavirus deaths
China on Thursday reported 254 new daily deaths and a spike in daily virus cases of 15,152, after new methodology was applied in the hardest-hit province of Hubei as to how cases are categorized. This startling news wasn’t mentioned until way down toward the bottom of an article entitled “15th Case of Coronavirus in U.S. ... Read more Spike in coronavirus deaths The post Spike in coronavirus deaths appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Coronavirus far worse than we’re being told? – Video
China on Thursday reported 254 new daily deaths and a spike in daily virus cases of 15,152. Let that sink in for a moment. More than 15,000 new reported cases and 254 new reported deaths … in just one day! The total reported deaths from the more than 2-month-old outbreak stood at 1,367, with the total ... Read more Coronavirus far worse than we’re being told? – Video The post Coronavirus far worse than we’re being told? – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
IRR News (29 January – 12 February 2020)
Nearly two years since the Windrush scandal broke, only 36 people have received compensation, from a fund meant to compensate up to 15,000, while thousands, whose lives were ruined by the Home Office, and who remain in debt, find the compensation forms impossible to fill in, as they are being asked to produce the same evidence which they do not possess, which caused them to be treated as ‘illegal’ in the first place
Major Uprisings in Haiti Appear New, but Reflect Centuries of Haitian Resistance to Oppression
Mass protests have been taking place in the small Caribbean country of Haiti for several months now. Those protests are so intense that they threaten to bring the country to a complete standstill. The Haitian government’s response to the protests have resulted in dozens of deaths and massive destruction throughout various parts of Haiti, particularly throughout the capitol city of Port-au-Prince. The current protests have been taking place since August of this year. The masses of Africans in Haiti, infuriated by the government’s increases in fuel prices, have been engaging in op... more »
The Story of the Haiti’s Earthquake Camps
Haiti’s Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake – a decade ago this week — was one of history’s great natural disasters. However, it was not as great as the world’s large humanitarian relief organizations and their allied media outlets would have us believe. It became a money-making tragedy.
The kidnapping of Haiti By John Pilger
The theft of Haiti has been swift and crude. On 22 January 2010, the United States secured "formal approval" from the United Nations to take over all air and sea ports in Haiti, and to "secure" roads. No Haitian signed the agreement, which has no basis in law. Power rules in a US naval blockade and the arrival of 13,000 marines, special forces, spooks and mercenaries, none with humanitarian relief training.
American History X Identity Essay
rnTo weigh up the vital fiscal ratios of three businesses pre and article acquisition. rnTo do valuation of two providers by way of company price and distinction the benefit with peer group and examine in depth. rnThe adhering to are the couple of present research reviewed which had been performed by researchers in the watch of analyzing the money effectiveness for the duration of merger action in different time periods. rnThe study entitled Effect of mergers on corporate performance in India, prepared by Vardhana Pawaskar (2001), researched the effect of mergers on corporate functi... more »
Oil Production from U.S.-Managed Lands and Waters Tops a Record 1 Billion Barrels
In fiscal year 2019, oil production from U.S.-managed lands and waters topped a record 1 billion barrels due to technological… The post Oil Production from U.S.-Managed Lands and Waters Tops a Record 1 Billion Barrels appeared first on IER.
U.S. Military Tracking Russian Government News Agencies For Disinformation On Coronavirus
Prime Minister Mishustin closed Russia's border with China to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency *Newsweek: **Exclusive: Documents Reveal U.S. Military is Tracking Russian Government News Agencies For Disinformation on Coronavirus* The U.S. military is bracing for possible Russian disinformation regarding the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, according to Department of Defense documents obtained by Newsweek. Military planners are actively tracking disinformation campaigns promulgated by accounts operated by — or attributable to — the R... more »
"There is no conflict of interests among men who do not desire the unearned." #QotD
*"There is no conflict of interests among men who do not desire the unearned, who do not make sacrifices nor accept them, who deal with one another as traders, giving value for value. "The principle of trade is the only rational ethical principle for all human relationships, personal and social, private and public, spiritual and material. It is the principle of justice. "A trader is a man who earns what he gets and does not give or take the undeserved. He does not treat men as masters or slaves, but as independent equals. He deals with men by means of a free, voluntary, ... more »
FL: BEST Standards To Roll Back The Calendar
Somewhere Jeb! Bush is drowning his tears in his sarsparilla. His beloved Florida, the state that launched a thousand bad ed reform ideas, has tried to roll back one-- the Common Core./ Governor Ron Desantis dispatched a task force to drive a stake through the heart of the unbeloved standards and replaced them with B.E.S.T.-- Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking. No, it's not a name whose natural poetry inspires trust. *Ten Selling Points* I haven't ploughed through the entire many-paged actual standards yet. I will. I promise. But for the moment, let's just peruse the state's... more »
The 56th Munich Security Conference To Discuss Coronavirus, Nuclear Weapons, And 5G
*CNBC: **Coronavirus, nukes and 5G will be hot topics as global leaders gather in Germany* * More than 500 global leaders will gather in Germany over the weekend to discuss everything from the development of 5G networks to nuclear weapons to the recent coronavirus outbreak. * The 56th Munich Security Conference brings together more than 35 heads of state, 100 foreign and defense ministers as well as leaders from business and international organizations. * Attendees include Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, WHO Director-G... more »
Skeptical In Seattle: Valentine's Day Shows How Data Mining Can Arrive At An Accurate Yet Wrong Answer
I got an email from an analytics group pitching an article about Valentine's Day movie results. It promised: "If you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day by watching a romantic film you’ll probably end up watching Isn’t It Romantic, according to the latest *blah blah blah* (which) "analyzed Google Trends data of IMDBs list of ‘100 romantic films for Valentine's Day’ to reveal which films were the most popular in February 2019. read more
OPCW Scandal: Scott Ritter on How History Repeated Itself with Syria
*21WIRE* | Upon examination, the official OPCW report from Douma does not represent the reality on the ground.
London Attack: Another Sacrificial ‘Known Wolf’ in War on Terror
*Tony Cartalucci* | This latest incident in London was so entirely preventable that it is difficult to describe it as anything less than deliberate.
9e is here!
The ninth edition of my favorite textbook has now been published. If you are an instructor planning to teach introductory economics and would like a complimentary copy to examine, please email Cengage's Marketing Coordinator Alexis Cortez.
Together through life
News 1. Are restaurant washrooms finally going to become accessible? In September 2018, the CBC’s Shaina Luck wrote about a human rights decision on restaurants and accessible washrooms: A new decision by a human rights board of inquiry sends a clear message to the provincial government that wheelchair users deserve access to the same services as every […]
Senate Acts to Restrain Trump’s Military Powers Against Iran
The bipartisan measure passed in a 55-45 vote.
Historic Iwo Jima footage shows individual Marines amid the larger battle
Greg Wilsbacher, Curator of Newsfilm and Military Collections, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 10 hours ago
Films of the battle for Iwo Jima, being digitized 75 years after they were made, offer connections and lessons for Americans of today.
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