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U.S. Marines raise the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, 1945. This month marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which saw some of the bloodiest fighting of World War Two take place on a small Japanese island 745 miles south of Tokyo. U.S. Marine Corps/Private Bob Campbell/via REUTERS *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *75 years since the Battle of Iwo Jima* (Reuters).
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Wife pays tribute to husband who died after Salmonella infection
The wife of a man who was infected with Salmonella linked to duck eggs and later died has said his death has left a massive hole in their lives. Cheryl Tavakoli paid tribute to her husband ahead of a pre-inquest review hearing. Niptoon Tavakoli, of Lindholme, Doncaster in England, died in a hospital two months... Continue Reading
Advertising raw milk in Kansas is okay, but producing it might be banned
A Kansas review of raw milk policies includes everything from banning sales to requiring a 37-word warning label about the health risks of consuming unpasteurized milk. Kansas does not permit sales of raw milk in retail settings, and for years the state did not allow raw milk advertising. Last year, however, the advertising ban was... Continue Reading
Survey reveals food safety perceptions in five countries
Insights into consumer attitudes about food safety in five countries have been published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Findings come from data collected in November 2019 in Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey. The EFSA commissioned the Eurobarometer study in all EU countries on interest in food safety, awareness and risk perceptions... Continue Reading
Gut Bacteria: The Secret to Health Aging?
*Paul O'Toole* *Public Health, World* A breakdown of the latest research. As our global population is projected to live longer than ever before, it’s important that we find ways of helping people live healthier for longer. Exercise and diet are often cited as the best ways of maintaining good health well into our twilight years. But recently, research has also started to look at the role our gut – specifically our microbiome – plays in how we age. Our latest study has found that eating a Mediterranean diet causes microbiome changes linked to improvements in cognitive function a... more »
Note to Trump: America Should Not Send B-52 Bombers To Israel
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* Israel doesn't need them. *Key Point:* It would be dumb for Washington to offer B-52s. But it’s unlikely the Israelis would be dumb enough to actually accept them. In April 2014, retired Air Force lieutenant general David Deptula and Michael Makovsky of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs penned an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal arguing that the United States should turn over a dozen surplus B-52 heavy bombers to Israel. Deptula and Makovsky said that the eight-engine B-52s should come with a consignment of America’s spec... more »
The U.S. Navy Was Worried This Old Russian Aircraft Carrier Could Sink
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * It's the carrier's reliability that's an issue--not the weapons it carries. *Key Point:* The *Admiral Kuznetsov *has a very troubling track record of performance. In December 2011, the Russian navy’s aging, poorly-maintained aircraft carrier *Admiral Kuznetsov* departed from its northern base on the troubled vessel’s fourth deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. True, the full-size carrier—which displaces 55,000 tons fully loaded—has a history of mechanical troubles since she entered service in 1991. But her operational tempo had increased, the res... more »
200 Million Women Have Undergone Female Genital Mutilation
*Tamsin Bradley* *Health, Africa* [image: Reuters] And millions more are at risk each year. How can we stop this? As the world marks the day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation, it’s important to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that remain. Shifts in prevalence and changes in the social norms underpinning the practice are slowly becoming evident. But the target of eliminating it is still a long way off. *Why is that?* In my book titled Global Perspectives on Violence against Women and Girls, which is soon to be published, I argue that one reason is ... more »
Strafing Over Iwo Jima: A Pilot Recalls World War II's Final Combat Mission
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* Though Japan had suffered unimaginable devastation, the emperor still refused to surrender. *Key point:* Japan was torn over whether to surrender or continue fighting. The following is an account of Captain Jerry Yellin, who flew the last combat mission of WWII on the morning of August 15, 1945, out of Iwo Jima. From April to August 1945, Yellin and a small group of fellow fighter pilots flew dangerous bombing and strafe missions over Japan. Even days after America dropped the atomic bombs—on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on Aug... more »
Antarctica Is An Environmental Disaster Just Waiting To Happen
*Nerilie Abram, Matthew England, Matt King* *Environment, Americas* Is there any hope? *Key point: *There is still a lot to learn about how quickly Antarctica will respond to climate change. A record start to summer ice melt in Greenland this year has drawn attention to the northern ice sheet. We will have to wait to see if 2019 continues to break ice-melt records, but in the rapidly warming Arctic the long-term trends of ice loss are clear. But what about at the other icy end of the planet? Antarctica is an icy giant compared to its northern counterpart. The water frozen in th... more »
New Findings Suggest Amino Acids in Meat May Be Linked to Chronic Disease
*Laura Brown* *Public Health, Americas* A breakdown of the latest findings. Plant-based diets have been popular in the media recently, but research shows that going vegetarian or vegan isn’t only good for the environment, but for our health, too. Meat-rich diets are linked to a range of health problems, from heart disease and strokes to type two diabetes and some cancers. People who eat diets high in meat have also been found to live shorter lives. A recent US study has again shown that adults that eat diets high in animal protein are at increased risk of developing a wide rang... more »
Donald Trump Is Changing How Americans Think About Everything
*John A. Tures* *Politics, * Now, a new poll demonstrates that voters are more than willing to change their previously stated positions after learning where President Donald Trump stands on the issue. *Key point: *The president is very polarizing. During America’s health care debate in 2013, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel got some laughs when he asked people whether they supported Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act. Both names refer to the exact same legislation. Now, a new poll demonstrates that voters are more than willing to change their previously stated positions after... more »
Cyber attack fears in Japan ahead of the Tokyo Olympics according to the Bank of Japan
Cyber attack fears in Japan ahead of the Tokyo Olympics according to the Bank of Japan Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Bank of Japan is calling on financial companies to be fully aware of possible cyber threats in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer. Indeed, in a […]
Russian President Putin Has Fired Long Term Aide Vladislav Surkov
Vladislav Surkov © Alexei Druzhinin/TASS *TASS: **Putin removes Surkov from presidential aide office* *The order is effective on the day of signing* MOSCOW, February 18. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order to release Vladislav Surkov from the position of his aide, the Kremlin’s press service said. "To relieve Vladislav Surkov from the position of the aide to the Russian president," the order reads. The order also notes that it is effective on the day of signing. Surkov was appointed Putin’s aide in September 2013. He headed the Russian President... more »
Who Is More Likely To Have Been Created In A Right-Wing Super-Lab, Fox-bot Marie Bartiromo Or Arkansas Closet Case Tom Cotton?
The Democratic Party is giving far right extremist crackpot Tom Cotton a free ride this cycle, not bothering to run an opponent against him, although Dan Whitfield, who calls himself a "progressive independent," is running on an independent line. Cotton has raised $7,583,447 for his reelection campaign. Whitfield hasn't raised the $5,000 that would trigger an FEC report. Cotton, who had presidential ambitions before he was outed as a closet case, is a garden variety Trumpist with nothing to recommend him. Sunday, the *NY Times* noted that he's been spreading a conspiracy theory ... more »
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The Roy Building is sued again
In October, we brought you the story of Ruth Armelin, a Portuguese woman who was one side of a pair of duelling lawsuits with the Roy Building, Toronto construction magnate Louis Reznick’s Barrington Street condo project. Armelin had agreed to pay over $2 million for a luxury suite in the Roy, but as she told […]
I Can’t Decide… Sting? Cheb? Mystery Woman?
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Barr Tells People He Might Quit Over Trump Tweets
Attorney General William Barr has told people close to him he’s considering quitting his post after President Donald Trump wouldn’t heed his warning to stop tweeting about Justice Department cases.
How Democrats Clean Up the Messes Left By RepublicansFor...
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*How Democrats Clean Up the Messes Left By Republicans* For decades, Democratic administrations have been cleaning up economic messes left to them by Republican administrations. Thanks to Donald Trump, they’ll have to do so again. Before diving in, we need to understand this one concept: *the debt-to-GDP ratio.* The national debt is a meaningless number on its own. It’s meaningful only as a percentage of the total economy, the GDP. Even if the debt grows, that’s okay so long as the economy grows even faster. But if the reverse is true — if the economy is growing more slowly than... more »
100 plus miles of I-80 stayed closed Sunday night
Winter weather prolonged an already lengthy closure of Interstate 80 in southern Wyoming on Monday, according to the state transportation department. A day earlier, Wyoming Dept of Transportation (WYDOT) crews worked to clear snow drifts that were several feet high in the Elk Mountain area. In addition to the Laramie-Rawlins closure, the eastbound lanes were ... Read more 100 plus miles of I-80 stayed closed Sunday night The post 100 plus miles of I-80 stayed closed Sunday night appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Wednesday wanderings with a head full of wonderings
As I do a walkabout, thinking deep thoughts along the paths, I wonder about a few things. In no particular order: If these climate change naysayers believe they are right, what is the downside of moving toward more renewable energy … Continue reading →
CalPERS Wants More Election Rigging: Pushing for Most Costly, Less Secure Online and Phone Methods Despite Abject Failure to Increase Turnout? Why? To Better Allow SEIU To Influence Election
CalPERS gave another display of its signature brazenness and dishonesty on Tuesday at its Finance and Administration Committee meeting. Then, staff presented to the board their proposals for how to conduct the next set of board elections. Even though the security and accuracy of voting methods has become a regulars news topic, thanks to concerns […]
Will The US Navy Bring Back Diesel Submarines?
Reuters *Robert Farley, National Interest*: *Why It Is Past Time for the Navy to Bring Back Diesel Submarines* *Silent and deadly.* Key point: AIP works well and is arguably more stealthy than nuclear power. If America wants more affordable submarines, it should look into building AIP boats. Over the past decade, air-independent propulsion (AIP) for submarines has spread rapidly around the world. The technology, which allows conventionally powered submarines to operate without access to outside air, has the potential the shift the balance away from the big nuclear attack submar... more »
NBC: More than 211 Million Gallons of Sewage Spill into Fort Lauderdale’s Waterways
More than 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into the waterways and streets of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, killing fish, seeping into houses and prompting the city’s mayor to plead for state and federal assistance. In one of Florida’s biggest spills ever, the sewage, which is enough to fill 320 Olympic-sized pools, began spilling in […] The post NBC: More than 211 Million Gallons of Sewage Spill into Fort Lauderdale’s Waterways appeared first on Health Nut News.
Achieving the Dream Announces New Racial Equity Leadership Academy
At its Racial Equity Institute on Tuesday, Achieving the Dream announced its new Racial Equity Leadership Academy in partnership with the USC Race and Equity Center.
If Law Allows, Nurse Practitioners May Be Answer to U.S. Physician Shortage
As the U.S. faces a severe shortage of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) are ready, willing and able to meet healthcare needs — if only they’re allowed to do so.
Survey Findings Spotlight Food, Housing Insecurity Among College Students
The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice released its 2019 #RealCollege survey findings which found that 39 percent of student respondents were food-insecure within the prior 30 days of taking the survey. It also found that 46 percent of respondents were housing-insecure in the previous year and 17 percent were homeless at some time during previous year.
After Warning, Syracuse University Suspends Around 30 Student Protesters
Syracuse University has suspended around 30 student-protesters after they announced an “occupation” of Crouse-Hinds Hall, where Chancellor Kent Syverud’s office is located. According to The Post-Standard, they had brought pillows and blankets with the intention of staying throughout the week. The protesters were part of the group #NotAgainSU, which formed late last year in response […]
UAlbany Asian Students Call for Investigation of Coronavirus-Themed Party
Asian students and members of the University of Albany Asian American Alliance are requesting that the Dean of Student Office “investigates” a coronavirus-themed party hosted by students at the University of Albany over the weekend. In a statement posted to Instagram, the Asian American Alliance wrote, “As members of the Asian community on campus, your […]
An Undeclared Submarine Arms Race Is Underway In Asia
*Forbes:* *Undeclared Submarine Arms Race Takes Hold In Asia * Since its inception at the turn of the 20th century, the submarine has been the ace asymmetrical weapon. It has allowed smaller navies to stand up to the most powerful, and the powerful ones stay on top. Today, arguably, they are the most potent weapon platform on the planet. (Aircraft carrier fans may disagree!) And almost every navy in Asia wants them. When we talk about submarine arms races in Asia, the big players are China, Australia, Japan and India. And the list goes on: Pakistan, South Korea and Singapore all h... more »
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Iran Is Still Scrambling To Recover From General Suleimani's Death
Iranian General Qassem Soleimani *Martin Chulov and Dan Sabbagh, The Guardian:* *After Suleimani: Iran's scramble to recover from general's death * *Loss of revered Quds Force commander and his aides has derailed country’s momentum in region.* In the early hours of 3 January, Iraq’s prime minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, frantically phoned his advisers. “Something big has happened,” he said, summoning them to a meeting in his office. “You need to come now.” Like their boss, the advisers had heard the boom of the explosions that crunched into the airport road just after 1am, and their p... more »
Coronavirus Pandemic: The Next Two Weeks Are Critical
Peak Prosperity BE SURE TO READ Chris’ latest free report “Why Covid-19 Demands Our Full Attention” here: https://www.peakprosperity.com/why-co… – Then WATCH UPDATE #24 HERE: https://youtu.be/ReMCn4GsviM While China remains largely in lockdown, covid-19 cases in the rest of the world are at a key juncture. To-date, confirmed cases have been lower than feared. Though increasingly, we’re …
Outlook for Coronavirus to Spread in the US
CNBC Television Dr. Anthony Fauci, from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses the likelihood of a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. and precautions the country should take to prevent its spread. end
18 Year Afghan War Coming To An End? Don’t Hold Your Breath!
RonPaulLibertyReport The US and Taliban have reportedly arrived at a deal to begin drawing US troops down from the current 13,000 to 8,600 and then…well no one knows. The initial reduction of hostilities will begin on 22 February and if successful the drawdown will follow. Already neocons in Washington are warning Trump not to be …
Modern Jews Admit They Are NOT Semitic People, Not The Descendants of the 12 Tribes of Israel. The Bible Says Ashkenazi Jews (90+% of Modern Jewry) Are NOT Semitic People
Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 “… I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. – Revelation 3:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are …
Coronavirus ‘Quarantine Didn’t Work’ — Cruise Ship Passenger
RT America Exclusive: Spencer Fehrenbacher, who was abroad the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan and is now under quarantine at a US military base, tells Scottie Nell Hughes how being isolated didn’t really work against the spread of coronavirus. end
US Meddling in European Energy Policy with Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
RT America The $11 billion Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which links Russia with European consumers via Germany, is once again facing scrutiny and sanctions from the United States, dividing Europe. Germany criticized US interference in the EU’s energy policies. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar explains. end
Harvard Prof: Deep Space Signal May Be From Alien Civilization
Harvard Prof: Deep Space Signal May Be From Alien Civilization by JON CHRISTIAN, https://futurism.com/ The mysterious signal is repeating every 16 days. A Harvard researcher says it could be of “artificial origin.” – Earlier this month, Canadian researchers announced they’d discovered a powerful radio signal, emanating from a distant galaxy in bursts every 16 days. …
Could The ‘Century Deal’ Give Way to a European-Arab Initiative?
Could The ‘Century Deal’ Give Way to a European-Arab Initiative? by https://www.albawaba.com/ The Palestinian Authority has already vehemently rejected the Trump plan. Contacts were initiated at the Munich Security Conference to draft a European-Arab initiative to replace US President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century”, Israeli news reports revealed Monday. – According to the Maariv …
Israel Defense Minister: These are the Days of the Third Temple!
Israel Defense Minister: These are the Days of the Third Temple! by https://www.israeltoday.co.il/ , 18 Feb 2020 Biblical and prophetic themes play a big role in Israeli politics Israel Defense Minister Naftali Bennett last Wednesday insisted that these are the days of the Third Temple, and that the modern State of Israel is very much …
Keiser Report: #CoronaVirus Rally (E1503)
RT In this episode of Keiser Report from Mexico City, Max and Stacy discuss the markets rallying on horrible coronavirus news as bad news continues to be the greatest news of all as investors bet that the central bank will come to the rescue with more free cash. They also look at the state of …
Betelgeuse Has Finally Stopped Dimming, Says Astronomer
Betelgeuse Has Finally Stopped Dimming, Says Astronomer by Bruce Dorminey, https://www.forbes.com/ The red supergiant star Betelgeuse appears to have finally stopped its unprecedented dimming, Villanova University astronomer Edward Guinan told me this afternoon. He says that although he’s unsure what has caused its strange brightness fluctuations, Betelgeuse is not likely to undergo a supernova explosion …
‘War Games in the North’: Is Israel Bracing for New Conflict Involving Syria, Lebanon & Iran?
‘War Games in the North’: Is Israel Bracing for New Conflict Involving Syria, Lebanon & Iran? by Ekaterina Blinova, https://sputniknews.com/ On 28-30 January, the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) held its 13th annual international conference entitled “Strategic Assessment for Israel: A Look at the Coming Decade.” INSS researcher, Retired Brig. General Dr Meir Elran, …
Meteor Lights Up Night Time Sky Over Malaysia
South China Morning Post Dashcam footage has captured a meteor passing over the city of Johor Bahru at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia on February 12, 2020. The view from a highway showed the fireball’s brief yet brilliant path as it lit up the skies over the city. end
Elgin Marbles, other treasures to become tense point in Brexit negotiations
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A long-running dispute between Britain and Greece over ancient treasures spills into tensions over Brexit with a demand for the return of stolen cultural artefacts added to the draft of an EU negotiating mandate.
'People in Canberra need more guts': Rebel MP explains why he quit the National Party
National Party defector Llew O'Brien says a culture that supports the use of taxpayer funds to attend the party's centenary celebrations speaks volumes of a wider issues with the Coalition's junior member.
Four people dead after two aircraft crash after suspected mid-air collision north of Melbourne
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Police say they believe two the planes collided mid-air before crashing near an airfield at Mangalore, north of Melbourne, killing two people from each aircraft.
Bleak harvest triggers $60m insurance payout for GrainCorp
A light harvest has weighed heavily on GrainCorp's financial position this season, but it has also triggered a hefty insurance payout.
256 Australians spend more than $1.3 million watching child sexual abuse online
A landmark report exposes shocking details of Australian paedophiles paying as little as $49 to watch children being sexually abused.
Fusty, musty or rancid: Extra-virgin olive oil should be none of these
If an olive oil tastes fusty, musty or rancid it is not extra-virgin so check if it has passed the gurus' taste tests at Wagga Wagga.
Prime Minister spruiks Australian role in NASA plans at launch of space base
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Scott Morrison says the Australian Space Agency's new headquarters will provide local companies with opportunities to capitalise on Australian involvement in NASA's plans to launch human missions to Mars.
Paedophile former NSW Labor minister charged months after release from prison
Convicted paedophile and former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos is charged with breaching his parole for the second time in a month.
Patient plays violin while undergoing brain surgery
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A 53-year-old violinist performs during surgery to remove a brain tumour to ensure the parts of her brain that control hand coordination are not affected.
St Kevin's College headmaster resigns and dean of sport stood down in wake of grooming scandal
The headmaster of St Kevin's College in Melbourne, Stephen Russell, resigns and dean of sport Luke Travers is stood down following a Four Corners story about the school's response to the grooming of a student by a former athletics coach.
Officer who piggybacked missing student to safety recalls his 'lungs burning' from adrenaline
Two police divers involved in the search for a university student who was missing for six days in the Gold Coast hinterland recall the shocking moment they discovered her alive.
How a Tassie fisherman stays afloat as the price of lobster dives
In Tasmania's north-west, fisherman Scott Inkson is one of the lucky ones who may survive the impact of the coronavirus on the lobster industry.
Dance studio rapist to appeal against life sentence for 'horrifying' attack on child
Anthony Sampieri lodges an intention to appeal his sentence after becoming the first paedophile in Australia to be jailed for life over the rape of a child.
Poor rains and arson leaving endangered finches struggling
The spectacular Gouldian finch was once found across northern Australia, but the combination of poor rains and habitat destruction leaves fewer than 2,500 birds in the wild.
Break-in victim finds locks changed, couple living in home
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A couple from South Australia's Mid North are charged with criminal trespass after they allegedly break into a home, change the locks and claim to be the owners when questioned by police.
Will taking away the Ford vs Holden battles kill off Supercars? Not necessarily
Some fans believe Holden's demise spells the end of Australian motorsport as we know it. That might be the case, but upcoming regulations mean change is on the cards regardless.
Fortescue, Wesfarmers profits lift ASX
Fortescue's biggest shareholder, Andrew Forrest, is in for a huge payout as the miner's profit increases nearly four-fold.
Scandal-Ridden OPCW Now Using Twitter’s “Hide Replies” Function
When Twitter first implemented its “hide replies” function last year I published an article warning that it could be used by establishment narrative managers to marginalize dissident voices and diminish the relatively egalitarian nature of the platform. When I wrote it I was imagining the […]
No, This Alaska Airlines ‘Anniversary Offer’ Is Not Real
The airline is not celebrating its anniversary in February 2020 with a ticket giveaway.
An example of why best available science is needed when setting air quality regulations
The overall relative risks reported in this study are so low they do not even support the conclusions stated by the authors. Based on these relative risk findings following accepted practice there is no difference in risk and no meaningful … Continue reading →
Imagine That – Mini Mike Bloomberg Qualifies for Nevada DNC Debate With Lift From NBC Poll…
It’s magic… serendipity even. On the eve of the Nevada Democrat presidential primary debate, the financier of the 2020 DNC Club magically happens to qualify thanks to an NBC poll. You couldn’t write a more transparently obvious DNC Club road-map, … Continue reading →
Kurdish Leader: ISIS Now 20,000 Fighters In IRaq And Syria
ISIS has 20,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria, double the number it had when it started capturing territory across the region in 2014, a Kurdish leader has warned (file image) *Daily Mail:* *ISIS has DOUBLE the number of soldiers across Iraq and Syria than it did when it swept through the region in 2014, Kurdish leader warns* * Trump has proclaimed 'victory' over ISIS, wants to withdraw from Middle East * But Kurdish leader Masrour Barzani warns the group is rallying for a comeback * Terrorists have 20,000 fighters, he claims, double the number they had when they began capturing terr... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 18, 2020
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets supporters during a ceremony in Istanbul, June 19, 2019. REUTERS/Murad Sezer *Kamal Alam, National Interest: **The Turkish Trap: How Erdogan Made New Enemies and Enraged the Arab Community* As Recep Erdogan sends Turkish troops and Syrian rebel fighters into Libya, it has become clear that the Syrian forces Turkey-backed were never meant to fight for Assad but instead do Turkey's bidding. As the Syrian military backed by the Russian air force takes another strategic town in Idlib, thereby inching closer towards the Turkish border, the ... more »
New Device Can Generate Renewable Energy ‘Out of Thin Air’
*Olivia Rosane* - Imagine painting your home with a special paint that also powers your lights using renewable energy drawn from the air.
Bayer and BASF Ordered to Pay $265 Million to U.S. Peach Farmer in Weedkiller Suit
*Jordan Davidson* - A jury in Missouri awarded a farmer $265 million in a lawsuit that claimed Bayer and BASF's weedkiller destroyed his peach orchard.
Bald Eagles Are Still Dying From Lead Poisoning
*Jordan Davidson* - America's national bird is threatened by hunters. Not that hunters are taking aim at the iconic bald eagle, but bald eagles are dying after eating lead bullets.
The Coronavirus 5G Connection and Coverup
*Makia Freeman* - The China Coronavirus 5G Connection is a very important factor when trying to comprehend the outbreak.
Super Bowl Control: You’re Not Paranoid. Google is Watching You.
*Dr. Mercola* - Advertisements by technology giants during Super Bowl LIV were designed to tug on your heartstrings while hiding the truth.
Groundbreaking Measure in Washington State Would Ban Bottled Water Production
*Andrea Germanos* - "Bottled water companies should not be allowed to extract an essential public resource and sell it for private profit."
How Are Viruses Discovered and Identified in the First Place?
*Jon Rappoport* - The earthshaking Etienne De Harven interview by Celia Farber.
Did Donald Trump's Impeachment Kill Impeachment?
*Clodagh Harrington* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] When the next impeachment trial takes place, the chances of Americans taking this most grave of constitutional procedures seriously are as low as their capacity to access unbiased information about it. As the impeachment process of Donald Trump drew to a close, and the Republican-held Senate inevitably found the president not guilty, it was difficult to remember a more fractured moment in US political history. There are plenty to choose from. And yet, in the early 21st century, the nation’s capacity to perceive any politi... more »
Russia Hate This: Why the Astute-Class Submarine Is the Pride of the Royal Navy
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2007%3Anewsml_GM1DVLBQRAAA&share=true] An excellent submarine. *Key Point:* London's Astute class submarines are powerful and very well-built. That is why potential enemies, such as Russia, fears them. Since the commissioning of HMS *Dreadnought* in 1963, the Royal Navy has maintained a formidable force of nuclear attack submarines. Indeed, HMS *Conqueror* is the only nuclear attack submarine (SSN) to ever sink an enemy warship in anger. But the Royal Navy has undergone a transfo... more »
We Have the Data: Here's Why Donald Trump Won in 2016
Miriam Boon, Andreu Casas Salleras, Ericka Menchen-Trevino, Magdalena Wojcieszak at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Miriam Boon, Andreu Casas Salleras, Ericka Menchen-Trevino, Magdalena Wojcieszak* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he departs Washington for campaign travel to California from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., February 18, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque] We have the data. President Donald Trump has a history of disregarding advice from experts, including diplomats, military leaders, trade experts and scientists. Trump is not alone in his distrust. Our unpublished research shows that people who support Trump have lower trust in s... more »
Brutal Bushfires Affected 80 Percent of Australians, New Survey Shows
*Nicholas Biddle, Ben Edwards, Diane Herz, Toni Makkai* *Environment, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The study is the first of its kind to gauge how people were affected by the crisis and how it changed their views on a range of subjects, from climate change to the government response. Last month, the Australian National University contracted with the Social Research Centre (SRC) to survey more than 3,000 Australian adults about their experiences and attitudes related to the bushfires. The study is the first of its kind to gauge how people were affected by the crisis and how it change... more »
Did a Failed Algorithm Drive Welfare Recipients To Suicide?
*Michele Gilman* *Politics, Americas* [image: A visitor takes a picture of a display demonstrating crowd surveillance at the stall of the artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology company Sensetime at the Security China 2018 exhibition on public safety and security in Beijing, China O] U.S. states are increasingly trusting AI to root out welfare fraud. But it's not always reliable. President Donald Trump recently suggested there is “tremendous fraud” in government welfare programs. Although there’s very little evidence to back up his claim, he’s hardly the first... more »
The U.S. Navy's Submarine Force Is Shrinking Fast (And Trump Just Made It Worse)
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Navy already was facing a huge shortage of attack submarines. Then came Pres. Donald Trump’s budget proposal for 2021. The Trump administration’s budget, if Congress approves it, would make the shortage worse. The U.S. Navy already was facing a huge shortage of attack submarines. Then came Pres. Donald Trump’s budget proposal for 2021. The Trump administration’s budget, if Congress approves it, would make the shortage worse. Arguably the big winner in Trump’s Navy budget is China, which continues to add to its undersea force as America cuts its... more »
This Is Why The Russians Think America Would Smoke China In A Naval War
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Superior reconnaissance. *Key Point:* Long-range ship-killer ballistic missiles, land-based bombers armed with hypersonic missiles, ultra-quiet submarines and satellite reconnaissance may change that equation. If U.S. and Chinese aircraft carriers were to clash, the U.S. Navy would win. And who makes that prediction? A Russian military expert. Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, argues that superior U.S. reconnaissance capabilities would trump China’s advantages in hypersonic missiles. Sivkov lays out... more »
Battle of Iwo Jima Fact: A Japanese Soldier Asked For Hot Chocolate
*Paul Szoldra* *Security, Asia* War is hell. *Key point:* There's humor in combat. The Battle of Iwo Jima, which began Feb. 19, 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history, as former Cpl. Don Graves knows firsthand and will never forget. He'll also never forget the time a Japanese soldier smelled hot chocolate being brewed near him and called out for him to bring him some. The moment, as he recounted in a video posted to the Marine Corps Facebook page Tuesday, was almost like the Christmas truce that wasn't. Sitting in a fox hole with two other Marines on the... more »
India Has Nuclear Bombs—But It's Not Defined As a 'Nuclear Power'
*Ramesh Thakur* *Security, Asia* [image: India's] Here's why. Among the big changes in the global strategic landscape since the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty came into force in 1970 is the expansion of the nuclear club from five to nine. All five nuclear powers at that time were recognised as nuclear-weapon states by the NPT. Since then, four more countries have gate-crashed the exclusive nuclear club: Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea. The first three have been de facto nuclear-armed states for decades, and North Korea conducted its first nuclear test in 2006. But beca... more »
See This Submarine? It Could Likely End the Human Race (Or Close To It)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * You'd never see them coming. *Key Point:* Nuclear submarines are always lurking. While they have thankfully never been used during a shooting war, nuclear-powered submarines carrying nuclear-tipped missiles are the most deadly weapons mankind has ever devised. In some cases—as in the case of the Ohio-class submarine during the height of the Cold War—even a single vessel could reduce as many as 288 city-sized targets into radioactive ash in less than 30 minutes. Indeed, these vessel and their payloads could end human civilization in less time than it take... more »
Why the Soviet's Delta-Class Missile Submarines Were so Revolutionary
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1997%3Anewsml_RP1DRICUQIAD&share=true] Very good boats. *Key point:* Moscow's well-made Delta subs were an important nuclear deterrent. NATO would take note and keep careful watch over these submarines. Between 1972 and 1992, the Soviet Union built forty-three submarines to a series of designs that NATO collectively described as the Delta class. These boats would form the backbone of the USSR’s first real seaborne nuclear deterrent, and would change how both the Soviets and the A... more »
Here's How Good China's Vaunted Type 055 Destroyers
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Do they hold up? *Key point:* The Type 055 is one of China's better destroyers. America does have a counterpart, but will need a new ship eventually to compete well against Beijing. Does the United States have an answer to China’s new Type 055 destroyers? Does it need one? On July 3 Dalian shipyard launched two of the big new ships, with some reports suggesting that the class may extend to twenty-four vessels. The ships are large and have more VLS cells than Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyers, although the latter still exceed t... more »
Trump's Latest Sanctions Target a Russian Company Operating in Venezuela
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Trump administration is doubling down as Maduro clings to power. The Trump administration is targeting Russia’s state-owned oil company with economic sanctions, but it doesn’t believe that world oil prices will increase, U.S. Special Representative Elliott Abrams said. The State Department unveiled the new sanctions against Rosneft Trading SA—and its president, Didier Casimiro—over its relationship with Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro at a press briefing on Thursday morning. Rosneft Trading SA’s state-owned parent com... more »
President Trump plays 4D Chess while Dems Play with themselves.
EXCERPT: “In a surprising move, President Trump said on Tuesday that he had granted clemency to the disgraced former Illinois governor, democrat Rod Blagojevich, who had served roughly half of a 14-year sentence on federal corruption charges. The commutation concludes more than a year’s worth of vacillation within the White House over whether to intervene in the Blagojevich case.” NOTE: Blago was NOT pardoned, his sentence was commuted. Huge diff. Now WHY would President Trump do this? Just a thought but WHO has the dirt on Barky Soetoro? Blago does. He knows where the skeletons are ... more »
Nick Tomboulides of US Term Limits dot org Knocks One Out of the Park
Nick Tomboulides spoke to (surprise) a nearly empty Senate chamber on 21 June 2019. He heads the petition group US Term Limits.org which is affiliated with the Heartland Institute. Here, in five minutes, is the clearest statement of the argument for term limits that Yrs Truly has heard to date. And it was delivered right in the club car of the gravy train. https://www.termlimits.com/ By the way, I find it interesting that when one Googles “US term limits”, the first suggested link on the page is a paid ad for Tom Steyer’s presidential campaign, promoting him as “the only … Conti... more »
Judicial Shenanigans – Stone Judge Will Deliver Sentence, then Immediately Postpone Execution of Sentence…
Oh this is sketchy as hell. The notorious activist DC Judge Amy Berman Jackson announced today she will deliver the sentence for Roger Stone on Thursday; however, she will immediately postpone execution of that sentence until the issues around the … Continue reading →
As Planet Burns, One Million Species in World’s Eco-System in Danger of Extinction
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UNITED NATIONS, Feb 18 (IPS) - When UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the 193-member General Assembly last December, he focused on the smoldering climate crisis-- pointing out that the last five years have been the hottest ever recorded. Read the full story, “As Planet Burns, One Million Species in World’s Eco-System in Danger of Extinction”, on globalissues.org →
Illinois Higher Ed Leaders Call on Congress to Address Visa Delay, Denial Increase
Presidents and chancellors from nearly 30 colleges and universities throughout Illinois are calling on Congress to address the increasing number of visa delays and denials that are leaving many of their international students in limbo, reported The Chicago Tribune. Both private and public university leaders signed a letter to state’s congressional delegation regarding “concern about […]
Journal retracts hotly contested paper on vaping and heart attacks
The Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) today retracted a paper it published last year claiming that vaping was linked to heart attacks. The paper, by Dharma Bhatta and Stanton Glantz of the University of California, San Francisco, has faced a barrage of criticism since its publication last June — and Glantz’s claims, in … Continue reading Journal retracts hotly contested paper on vaping and heart attacks
World News Briefs -- February 18, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Coronavirus cases in China's Hubei fall for second day, Apple and markets feel impact* BEIJING/GENEVA (Reuters) - New coronavirus cases in the Chinese province at the epicenter of the outbreak fell for a second straight day, but deaths rose after the World Health Organization had cautioned there was not yet enough data to know if the epidemic had slowed. Hubei reported 1,693 new cases as of Tuesday, down from 1,807 the previous day and the lowest number in the province since Feb. 11. But deaths rose by 132, up from 93 the previous day. The latest figures bring the tot... more »
GreenPeace Finds Bernie Is The Best Candidate On Climate And Bloomberg The Worst
Bloomberg's campaign has been writing endorsement quotes for the elected officials who want to announce they are backing him. One talking point the campaign wants to float is that he's great on Climate. But he isn't great on Climate. The Sunrise Movement has vetted his plan carefully and doesn't seem impressed. And over the weekend, GreenPeace released an updated scorecard for all the presidential candidates. All of the Democrats did better than Trump, of course. Trump scored an F. But not all the Democrats have equally good plans and records. Bernie's at the top with an A+ and Bl... more »
The Qualcomm Heiress Is About To Get A Lot Richer Off The Patents On The Next Generation Of Cellular Antennae -- But Let's Make Sure She Never Gets Into Congress
*Dishonest heiress, Sara Jacobs* California's 53rd congressional district offers Democrats an opportunity to flip a district-- not from red to blue but from pale blue to deep, beautiful blue. The incumbent congresswoman, centrist New Dem Susan Davis, is retiring, and although there 11 Democrats running, the race seems to be coming down to San Diego City Council President and district-shopping, female mini-Bloomberg, Sara Jacobs, who we've run into before. The compact district includes the eastern half of San Diego, from Serra Mesa, Mission Valley, Balboa Park and El Cajon, through L... more »
Decades of Sexual Abuse Catch Up to the Boy Scouts
[image: decades-of-sexual-abuse-catch-up-to-the-boy-scouts] Nearly unchecked sexual abuse of Boy Scouts at the hands of predatory leaders is coming back to haunt — and destroy — the once iconic and respected organization.
Ultimate Choice: Tennessee Inmates Wrestle with How to Die
After more than three decades on death row, Don Johnson weighed the options for his own demise: He could keep a promise to his daughter that he wouldn't die in the electric chair. Or, he could opt for the chair and avoid a method that he had heard might make him feel like he was being buried alive.
Police: Girl, 6, Was Killed by Neighbor Who Then Killed Self
A 6-year-old South Carolina girl who disappeared from her front yard after school was killed by a neighbor who then killed himself, authorities said.
Songwriter and ‘Good Times’ Actress Ja’Net DuBois Dies
DuBois had a prolific career beyond the 1970s hit “Good Times,” winning two Emmy Awards for her voice work on the WB series “The PJs.”
The Daily Brief 2020-02-17
This is a summary of 13 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Aleppo, Putin, Trump, Russia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents NATO has no plans to provide military support to Turkey […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Never before seen footage of Syrian Army advance across Idlib and Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The ANNA News Agency released a 48-minute-long video on Tuesday, chronicling the entire Syrian Arab Army (SAA) operation to capture the last remaining jihadist-held sites along the Aleppo-Damascus Highway (M-5). READ ALSO: Syrian Army Celebrates Victory After Capturing Strategic Quarter in Aleppo – Video In the video, the Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses US of arming forces to attack Turkish troops in Syria
The Russian centre for Syria reconciliation says the US forces in the northeast part of the country are supplying the local groups with large quantities of weaponry and ammunition that is being used against civilians and Turkish troops. “The US command in the region is intensively saturating the territory east of the Euphrates river with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tens of thousands of people celebrate Syrian Army’s victory in Aleppo city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – Saadallah Al-Jabri Square in Aleppo witnessed a mass gathering to celebrate the victories of the Syrian Arab Army over the last few days, including the capture of the last jihadist-held areas in the northwestern part of the city. Sheikh Ahmad Wais, the Imam of the famous Al-Hassan in the Al-Hamdaniyah […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military uncovers large missile factory newly captured area in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Syrian military uncovered a large missile production factory in one of the newly captured areas in the Aleppo Governorate. According to Syrian state TV, the military found this missile production factory while they were combing through the areas formerly held by the jihadist rebels around Aleppo city. In the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy. Hundreds of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Are Now on Hold
Faced with a tsunami of sexual abuse lawsuits from thousands of alleged victims, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for bankruptcy Tuesday in a bid to continue operating. The organization, which just recently celebrated its 110th anniversary on February 8, listed its liabilities as between $100 million and $500 million, but its assets at […] The post Boy Scouts of America Files for Bankruptcy. Hundreds of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Are Now on Hold appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fighting Flares Up Again In Eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian troops fighting in the Luhansk region, Jan 2015 *BBC: **Ukraine conflict: Deadly flare-up on eastern front line* Ukraine says its troops on the eastern front line have come under heavy shelling during a rebel attack, with one soldier killed and four wounded. It says four rebel soldiers were killed and six injured. Russian-backed rebels say Ukrainian forces tried to break through their lines and got caught in a minefield, with two killed and three wounded. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the rebel "provocation" would not derail Kyiv's course to achieve peace. ... more »
FDA, CDC say outbreak over; investigation finds problems but no specific cause
Federal agencies are reporting a Salmonella outbreak traced to fresh-cut fruit is over after sickening more than 150 people in 14 states. The outbreak strain was particularly virulent with a high hospitalization rate. One factor likely contributing to the 66 percent hospitalization rate involves the kinds of facilities that received the fruit. They served vulnerable... Continue Reading
Trump pardons corrupt former governor who was given 'ridiculous sentence'
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US President Donald Trump goes on a clemency blitz, commuting sentences including a 14-year prison term for a former governor who sought to sell a Senate appointment and tried to shake down a children's hospital.
Jetstar flights cancelled as staff walk off the job in industrial dispute
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Almost 50 Jetstar flights are cancelled as ground staff and baggage handlers strike for 24 hours to back demands for changes to working conditions.
Three children and one man dead after car allegedly set alight on suburban Brisbane street
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Police are attending a "major incident" where three children and one man have died after a car was allegedly set alight in the Brisbane suburb of Camp Hill this morning.
Corruption watchdog contacted over claims Deputy Premier interfered in recruitment of school principal
The Queensland Opposition accuses Deputy Premier Jackie Trad of meddling in the selection process of an executive principal for a secondary school, saying the matter will again be referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Universities brace for big hit with almost 100,000 students still stranded as classes set to begin
Australian universities are bracing for a significant financial hit from the coronavirus travel ban, with almost 100,000 Chinese students still unable to return as lectures are set to resume.
Five cyclists hospitalised in Townsville hit-and-run, police find car
Police find a car that struck five cyclists who were on an early morning ride in Townsville, north Queensland, in a hit-and-run incident. Four of the cyclists are in hospital with leg, back and pelvic injuries.
The water was on fire, but Samuel's father had no choice but to jump as bombs rained on Darwin
American machine mate Samuel Logan was down in the engine room when the first bombs hit. Now, on the 78th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, Samuel's son returns to tell his father's incredible story.
Single complaint from 'excluded' male forces cancellation of women's acting class
An all-female acting class will go ahead in Hobart after being put on ice for almost a year following a complaint from a man who claimed the classes were "exclusionary".
'Every family's worst nightmare': Childcare centre boss devastated after toddler found dead on minibus
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Staff and families are offered counselling and childcare centre bus services are cancelled after a three-year-old boy was found dead inside a minibus south of Cairns yesterday.
Employers 'go as close to the line as possible': Target staff the latest in underpayment 'epidemic'
A leading employment lawyer says big companies are getting caught out for pushing the boundaries of minimum legal payments, with Target the latest business to admit underpaying staff.
'She scares people': Aussie fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck tipped for big T20 World Cup
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Former Australian star Mel Jones declares that young quick Tayla Vlaeminck can reach speeds never before clocked by a female cricketer.
Sunshine Coast man on stricken Diamond Princess contracts coronavirus just before evacuations
A Sunshine Coast man who has been in quarantine inside his cabin on the Diamond Princess cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus and will be separated from his wife, the same day evacuations are due to start back to Australia.
Trump administration slaps new rules on 'draconian' Chinese media operating in US
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Senior officials say the State Department will begin treating five major Chinese state-run media entities with US operations the same as foreign embassies, requiring them to register their employees and US properties.
Facing barrage of sexual assault lawsuits, Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy
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With more than 12,000 scouts molested by 7,800 scoutmasters and other leaders since the 1920s, the 110-year-old Boy Scouts of America organisation files for bankruptcy in the hope of creating a huge compensation fund for victims and surviving a barrage of lawsuits.
Afghanistan re-elects President Ashraf Ghani but rival vows to set up another government
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Afghanistan's election body declares incumbent Ashraf Ghani the winner after five months of delays and a recount, but his main rival says the results are "illegal" and a "coup against democracy".
Victorian councils launch Supreme Court challenge to $16b North East Link
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A coalition of four Melbourne councils argues the project could not be properly assessed because the proposed reference design was nothing more than a "concept".
Music therapy brings solace and joy to those facing the end
Listening to music helps palliative care patients on a physiological level, reducing the perception of pain, feelings of anxiety, leaving a profound emotional impact.
'I don't know when it will be my turn': Life under quarantine on the Diamond Princess
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As hundreds of Australians prepare to be evacuated to Darwin from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, here's a look back at what the passengers on board the ship faced.
'Politics prone to corruption and partiality': New principles to help create a more accountable government
The Independent Member for Indi draws inspiration from the region's gold mining past in renewing calls for an adequate Federal Integrity Commission.
Flynn Case Update – Reply Motion Supporting Dismissal and/or Withdrawal of Plea…
Lawyers representing Michael Flynn presented a strong argument today (pdf below) in reply to the governments’ continued efforts to refute prosecutorial wrongdoing. Within the reply motion Sidney Powell highlights the conduct of prosecutor Brandon Van Grack and hypocrisy within the … Continue reading →
Wild Free and Happy Sample 32
[Note: This is the thirty-second sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild, Free, & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 202 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Plant Domestication* The domestication of crop plants is an enormous subject. It has enabled and accelerated a long sequence of unfortunate unforeseen consequences over ... more »
What If the Iraq War Had Never Happened and America's Military Stayed Home?
*Robert Farley* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2003%3Anewsml_RP3DRIGIQCAA&share=true] Woah. *Key point: *Hindsight is 20/20, but Washington should have known that the invasion was a mistake. The conflict would (and still does) claim many lives. Every player of the popular video game Civilization knows to hit the save button before engaging in the risky, stupid invasion of foreign country. In the case of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, it became apparent after the first few months that the war was not working out as its framer... more »
Rising Power: India Is Building More Aircraft Carriers
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2001%3Anewsml_RP2DRIHJDEAA&share=true] Watch out, China. *Key point:* Carriers are costly and difficult to build well. However, New Delhi is up for the task as India seeks to be a truly great power. With one large carrier in service and another on the way, India has become one of the world’s pre-eminent naval aviation powers. How did the program come about? Where is it going? And what is the strategic rationale for India’s massive investment in aircraft carriers? *The Origins of I... more »
How the Navy's New Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Will Be Able to Launch Super-Fast Air Attacks
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] A big improvement. (Washington, D.C.) Navy weapons developers say the service’s emerging Ford-class carriers are engineered for the purpose of enabling a high volume of high-speed, overwhelming air attacks in rapid succession, as compared to today’s Nimitz-class carriers ….all due to new technologies and the design configuration of the platforms. The Ford carriers, now on the cusp of entering operational service, are built with a larger deck space to enable a higher sortie rate for attack missions. In addition, there are othe... more »
Is Bernie Sanders Now Unstoppable?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * The numbers don't lie. Could we have a Trump vs. Sanders showdown? With the release of a new poll from NPR, PBS Newshour, and Marist showing him with a commanding 31% national support, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont continues to ascend as the frontrunner in the Democratic presidential primaries. This is an increase of 9% since the last time this specific poll was conducted in December. In the second place is former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg, whose 19% is the highest he’s ever had in a national poll. The late entry to the race, wo... more »
Why It Is Past Time for the Navy to Bring Back Diesel Submarines
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1BE7450D00&share=true] Silent and deadly. *Key point:* AIP works well and is arguably more stealthy than nuclear power. If America wants more affordable submarines, it should look into building AIP boats. Over the past decade, air-independent propulsion (AIP) for submarines has spread rapidly around the world. The technology, which allows conventionally powered submarines to operate without access to outside air, has the potential the shift the balance away fro... more »
Cable and Satellite TV Committed Suicide Long Ago (And Didn’t Even Know It)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * Sure, greed was a factor. But it goes much deeper than that. Over at Cable Cutters News, Luke Bouma makes the argument that “greed” was a big factor that led cable TV companies into the bind they are in today. Cable TV could spend whatever it wanted on programming and expensive content like ESPN—at very expensive rates—and just pass on the cost and a lot more to the customer. When there is no competition, you can do whatever you want. But those days are long gone. Competition from the likes of companies like AT&T and Verizon—who launched Uvers... more »
The Turkish Trap: How Erdogan Made New Enemies and Enraged the Arab Community
*Kamal Alam* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] As Recep Erdogan sends Turkish troops and Syrian rebel fighters into Libya, it has become clear that the Syrian forces Turkey-backed were never meant to fight for Assad but instead do Turkey's bidding. As the Syrian military backed by the Russian air force takes another strategic town in Idlib, thereby inching closer towards the Turkish border, the endgame for Turkey in Syria has begun. The Syrian government has also taken the key highway that links Damascus to Aleppo and secured Aleppo from the incoming Turkish backed rebel ... more »
"Coronavirus Pandemic: The Next Two Weeks Are Critical"
Chris Martenson, "Coronavirus Pandemic: The Next Two Weeks Are Critical" - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Land of Forever”
2002, “Land of Forever”
Is The Clock Ticking for Homeopathy?
The FDA has extended the comment period on its completely unacceptable guidance that shifts how the agency will regulate homeopathic medicines. While the agency says that it will exercise enforcement discretion and focus on certain categories of homeopathic drugs, the wording of the guidance, in fact, says that all homeopathic drugs are currently being marketed illegally, leaving the door open for the agency to take action against any and all products. Concerned consumers must make their voices heard to stop this draconian guidance from moving forward.
Coronavirus: Who is Controlling the Information? Are Potential Government Actions More Dangerous than the Actual Virus?
Is the current coronavirus "pandemic" really threatening modern civilization as we know it, or is it being hyped to appear much worse than it really is? To answer this question, it depends on where you get your information, and how you interpret that information. Anyone who has lived in the U.S. much for the past 10 years or so has seen a familiar path that the fear surrounding coronavirus is taking. We saw the same fear being propagated this past summer (2019) over an alleged new "measles outbreak" that was used to justify massive government intervention, targeted primarily agains... more »
China’s Official Newspaper Mislabels Video Footage in Coronavirus Coverage
A People's Daily video claiming to show "full-front disinfection work" in Wuhan included footage taken at an airport in Taiwan.
Was Coronavirus Predicted in a 1981 Dean Koontz Novel?
If a prediction is only noticed after an incident occurs, is it really a prediction?
Bill Barr’s Secret: He’s Pro-Defendant
Roger Stone coming out of court on Nov. 15, 2019 after he was found guilty of seven felonies. (Victoria Pickering, https://flic.kr/p/2hLcrr1; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) Memo to defense attorneys everywhere: You’ve got a friend in Attorney General Bill Barr. The tough-on-crime face the guy puts on is just an act. In reality, Barr is on your side. In fact, it was on his orders that the Justice Department last week advanced a remarkably pro-defendant position in the prosecution of Roger Stone—a position just waiting for countless defense lawyers ar... more »
UN-Backed Government In Libya Suspends Talks After Tripoli Port Attack
The Turkish ship was allegedly carrying armaments for fighters in Tripoli. Reuters *The National: **Turkish ship carrying weapons destroyed at Tripoli port, Libyan National Army claims* UN holds peace talks with rival military officers in Geneva, who refuse to meet in the same room. A Turkish cargo ship said to be carrying weapons was shelled while docked at Tripoli port in Libya on Tuesday as the UN held talks with military leaders of the country’s rival factions in Switzerland. The forces of eastern commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar claimed responsibility for the attack an... more »