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Mastercard Wants to Identify You by Your Heartbeat, Veins, and Walking Stride
The payment provider is investigating innovative behavioral biometrics such as gait, face, heartbeat, and veins for cutting-edge payment systems of the future.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* I don't know about you but I wasn't invited to the wedding of Trump's Directer of Neo-Nazi Outreach Stephen Miller and Mike Pence's Secretary of Bullshit Spinning Katie Waldman. The event was held this past weekend at some dubiously-financed hotel Trump owns. I wonder if the band will ever get paid. Actually, no, i don't wonder at all. Same for whatever suckers catered the food, and, hopefully that wasn't just hamberders and cold fries. Alas, we have no dirty dancing photos of Trump and his daughter Ivanka, nor can we tell you if Miller had any spray painted hair since h... more »
Majority of German parliament favors recreational cannabis reform, but change neither sure nor imminent
One of the German government coalition parties clarified its stance on recreational marijuana last week in favor of decriminalizing possession and allowing pilot programs involving the legal distribution of adult-use cannabis. With the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)’s new position, a majority of the members of the German parliament represent a political party in […] Majority of German parliament favors recreational cannabis reform, but change neither sure nor imminent is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
China’s Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 2,000
Bloomberg Markets and Finance Feb.18 — China’s death toll from the new coronavirus reached 2,000, while Hubei province at the center of the outbreak continued to report fewer additional cases. Hubei reported 132 more deaths and 1,693 new cases, bringing the number of total worldwide infections to more than 75,000. Tom Mackenzie reports on “Bloomberg …
Thousands Ordered To Work From Home As Experts Warn Japan Is “On The Cusp Of A Large Outbreak”
Thousands Ordered To Work From Home As Experts Warn Japan Is “On The Cusp Of A Large Outbreak” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With half of China’s population facing some level of travel restriction due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Politburo’s attempt to get the country back to work has been slow going and fraught with …
Arab Rulers And Israel’s Leaders: A Long And Secret History of Cooperation
Arab Rulers And Israel’s Leaders: A Long And Secret History of Cooperation by Joseph Massad, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ The regimes of the Arab world have always put their own interests ahead of the Palestinian people – In the last month, Israeli leaders have been actively seeking closer relations and alliances with Arab countries, including the Gulf states, …
ANALYSIS: After Soleimani, How Iran and Israel are Preparing for War
Zionist war propaganda. The agenda is Albert Pike’s Satanic WW3. Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic counterfeit, LIE, HERESY! – ANALYSIS: After Soleimani, How Iran and Israel are Preparing for War by Yochanan Visser, https://www.israeltoday.co.il/ New documentary hints at Israel’s direct involvement in assassination of top Iranian …
President Trump Participates in Briefing With U.S. Olympic Committee – Video
Earlier on Tuesday, President Donald Trump received a briefing from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Los Angles 2028 organizers. Participating in the briefing was President Donald J. Trump; Jared Kushner, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor; Daniel … Continue reading →
Students Demand University Disinvest in Fossil Fuel Related Companies – School Offers to Turn off the Heat
Students at St John’s College at Oxford University were protesting that the university now disinvest from anything related to fossil fuel. Professor Andrew Parker replied, “I am not able to arrange any divestment at short notice. But I can arrange for the gas central heating in college to be switched off with immediate effect. Please […]
Weighing Down Childhood: Are Vaccines and Glyphosate Contributing to Childhood Obesity
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: February 18, 2020 Weighing Down Childhood: Are Vaccines and Glyphosate Contributing to Childhood Obesity? By the Children’s Health Defense Team Over the past several decades, the experience of childhood has changed fundamentally for many American children. Impairing their ability to climb trees and run races, over a third…
CDC announces test kits for coronavirus don’t work
No doubt by now you’d be getting the impression this is all being handled really really well … EWR by Jon Rappoport February 12, 2020 (To join our email list, click here.) NY Times, Miami Herald, NBC, and other outlets are reporting the story. The Herald: “The CDC sent novel coronavirus testing kits to Florida. … Continue reading CDC announces test kits for coronavirus don’t work →
Corporate Occupations: The UN Business “Black List” And Israel’s Settlements
Mikhail Bakunin, in that charming anarchist tradition, regarded the state as an evil to be done away with. Such collective formations were criminal, oppressive, eviscerating to the individual. The corporation might be regarded as a similar collective, adopting and aping elements of the state with, in some cases, greater latitude […]
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 18th February 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
MSNBC’s Ruhle Demands Guest Stop Calling Sanders Extreme: His Message Is Not ‘Free Stuff For Everyone’!
By Kristine Marsh ~ MSNBC liberals scolded their Never-Trump peer Tuesday, for labeling Bernie Sanders’ message as, “free stuff.” On MSNBC Live With Stephanie Ruhle this morning, ex-Republican Steve Schmidt argued with Princeton professor Eddie Glaude over Sanders’ radical record and appeal with Democrat and independent voters. Finally, host Stephanie Ruhle jumped in to shush […]
The Green Bridge To Nowhere
By Peter Murphy ~ Mankind’s attempt to control the climate is going to be very, very costly – to you. Even worse, there is no guarantee of any benefit, environmental, planetary, or otherwise. Every version of the Green New Deal proposed by various politicians will cost trillions of taxpayer dollars in the near term, which […]
Trump Sanctions Russian Oil Giant In Push For Freedom In Venezuela
By Fred Lucas ~ The Trump administration announced Tuesday it has imposed sanctions on a Russian state-controlled oil company that does business with the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro, the socialist strongman clinging to power as an illegitimate president in the South American nation more than a year after the country’s legislature voted to remove […]
How Confident Are You That "Justice In This Country Is Dispensed Impartially"?
* Last week, the Justice Department overruled the line prosecutors on the Roger Stone case, and withdrew an extraordinary sentence recommendation of 7 to 9 years; and President Trump issued several tweets supporting that action and criticizing the prosecutors. Immediately, the reaction from the left moved into high hyperbole. * It’s some combination of total lack of self-awareness and complete confidence that the progressive media will never call out how ridiculous this is. Even if you are twirling along with the media spin, it’s impossible not to notice the difference in treatment ... more »
February 19th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1126
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday February 19th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
WaPo Report: AG Bill Barr Threatens to Quit…
First, the “report” comes from the pathetic beltway crowd of journolist narrative engineers; so there’s likely little-to-no substance to the construct. However, that said, if Bill Barr is so weak, pathetic and incapable of doing his job, that he needs … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
China's Xi Jinping, under fire from virus outbreak, could also face an 'economic crisis'https://t.co/QTStkptspH — Mike Walker (@New_Narrative) February 19, 2020 #UPDATE Relieved passengers begin leaving a coronavirus-wracked cruise ship in Japan after testing negative for the disease that has now claimed more than 2,000 lives in China https://t.co/IhpTT2yLSj pic.twitter.com/xs1J43iZGZ — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 19, 2020 Emmanuel Macron vows to 'win the battle' against Muslims creating separate communities in France https://t.co/txicrCjQKF — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline)... more »
Quote of the Day
“Elizabeth Warren [on Friday] said that banning semi-automatic firearms will work. A few minutes later, Warren says that banning abortion does not work because people can still get abortions on the black market.” —The Daily Wire’s Ryan Saavedra
Morris Iemma tells court what Eddie Obeid said about his colleague Ian Macdonald
A mining licence conspiracy trial hears from former NSW premier Morris Iemma, who tells the court Eddie Obeid lobbied to have his colleague Ian Macdonald promoted to "senior position in the government".
Netanyahu to face corruption trial on March 17, two weeks after election
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The Israeli Prime Minister and long-time Likud leader denies the charges that include bribery, breach of trust and fraud.
Driver with sleep apnoea pleads guilty to causing crash that killed 4yo boy
Akis Livas, 57, pleads guilty to causing crash that killed a four-year-old boy, as the court hears he continued to work as a truck driver despite a diagnosis of sleep apnoea.
Australia's 'bush capital' inspires a capital city relocation thousands of kilometres away
On his recent trip to Australia, Joko Widodo talked up the inspiration Indonesia was taking from Canberra for its new capital city. But is a city thousands of kilometres away, with a population a fraction the size of Indonesia's current capital, really a model to follow?
Michelle Caliste remembers the day her son chose his death as 'beautiful'
Motor neurone disease took away Robbie Caliste's dignity but his family says Victoria's voluntary assisted dying legislation gave him control over how to end his own life. He's one of 52 Victorians who have used the laws in the past six months.
'Failing the world's children', global report paints grim picture of impact of climate change
Climate and commercial threats are jeopardising the future of every child around the world, a major international report warns.
'One escape is one too many': Debris found in 737 MAX fuel tanks
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Boeing says the planes with debris in the tanks were built in the past year, while its 737 MAX fleet has been grounded after two fatal crashes.
'The grass is growing an inch overnight' Queensland gripped by mower madness after rains
Mower shop owners with a combined 60 years' experience say business has gone from bust to boom after January rain.
WA Police detective not guilty in 'revenge porn' case
Broome-based police officer Christine Frey is acquitted after standing trial on a charge stemming from her showing colleagues a photo, stored on her phone, of a partially naked woman.
Busker dressed as pencil allegedly bashed with ukulele in Rundle Mall
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A man is charged with offences including assault and property damage after he allegedly attacked a busker — who was dressed as a pencil — during a performance in Adelaide's Rundle Mall.
Hospital dismissed Rachel's son as a 'grizzly child with Down syndrome' months before his death
A mother chokes back tears as she recounts harrowing details of her 16-year-old son's death, telling an inquiry of health professionals wrote him off as a "grizzly child with Down syndrome who had poor dental hygiene".
A mother's love pays for 'breakthrough treatment' for stroke patients
The mother of a young man with an acquired brain injury mortgaged her house to raise money for a clinical trial into a drug that's making a big difference to her son's pain and mobility.
Tyre dump owner to pay millions for clean-up operation
The owners of a tyre dump in northern Victoria have been ordered to pay almost $2 million to the EPA in clean-up costs.
Victorian woman 'unlikely' to be jailed for crash that killed four linedancers
Lawyers for accused dangerous driver Lorraine Nicholson indicate she will plead guilty over the deaths of four linedancers in a crash in western Victoria last year, after a Melbourne judge says she is unlikely to serve a jail term due to the "exceptional circumstances" of her case.
Activist abused by Tyler, The Creator fans wants Splendour headliner to address his past
Coralie Alison would like to see the 28-year-old, who is one of the headliners of July's festival, address that abuse and his past misogynistic lyrical content when he takes the stage for his only Australian show.
Trump pardons corrupt former governor who was given 'ridiculous sentence'
Just In - 23 hours ago
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.
Picture Of The Day
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 »
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?
Desert Rose, decisions decisions.... Continue reading →
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’ Election Rigging: Pushing for Most Costly, Insecure Online and Phone Voting Despite Abject Failure, Why? To Help SEIU Influence Election
CalPERS remains unwilling to run clean and secure elections. One has to wonder why.
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.