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The Toughest Race For A District Flip I've Seen So Far
In 2018 an old friend of mine from the music business, Dayna Steele, ran for Congress in east Texas. She ran a really good campaign and raised $878,940 with no help on any kind from the DCCC. Many people see TX-36 as a hopelessly red district. Hillary only got 25.2% of the vote and the PVI is a daunting R+26. Dayna-- despite being an admired and popular Houston area celebrity-- didn't do much better than Hillary: 27.4%. The district includes all or part of 9 counties. The only one where Dayna made any inroads was Harris but in the backward rural hell-holes like Hardin, Tyler, Jasp... more »
Covid-19 Global Outbreak -- February 21, 2020
*BBC*:* Coronavirus: 'Narrowing window' to contain outbreak, WHO says* The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern at the number of coronavirus cases with no clear link to China or other confirmed cases. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's comments follow Iran's announcement of two more deaths, bringing the total there to four. The window of opportunity to contain the virus was "narrowing", he said. Iranian health officials said the virus may already be in "all Iran's cities". Outside China 1,152 cases of the virus have been confirmed in 26 countries and th... more »
White House Briefing on Upcoming President and First Lady Trip to India…
The White House has provided a great deal of background information on the upcoming trip to India by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. WHITE HOUSE – SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks to everyone for joining … Continue reading →
NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discusses, Coronavirus, China and U.S. Economy…
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow appears on CNBC for an extensive interview on upstream economic issues. With China’s economy at a standstill; and with the troubles of the coronavirus spreading outward; what does that mean for us? There’s some … Continue reading →
Couple Has Been Buying Land Near a Tiger Reserve and Letting Forest Grow Back so Big Cats Can Roam
Some twenty years ago, photographer Aditya Singh resigned from his job in civil services in Delhi and moved to the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan with his wife and artist Poonam so they could be closer to nature. It was there that they started a tourist resort to earn a living. Over the years, […] The post Couple Has Been Buying Land Near a Tiger Reserve and Letting Forest Grow Back so Big Cats Can Roam appeared first on Health Nut News.
'My body has lived a long life but not my mind': A 100-year-old's secrets to a long, happy life
Kathleen Golder has lived through the Great Depression and World War II, and now the passionate gardener is about to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Chinese high school students can return to Australia under strict travel ban exemptions
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The Federal Government announces strict exemptions for Chinese high school students caught up in the travel ban so they can return to Australia to start their school year.
'If you can find it in your heart, you'll find the time': Where would we be without volunteers?
Volunteers in regional communities explain how they juggle their busy lives to help others, and what they get out of it.
Bloomberg to release women from confidentiality agreements after election debate grilling
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Three women barred from speaking publicly about sexual harassment or discrimination suits they filed against US Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg will be allowed to speak out.
Dodgy childcare crackdown sees licence approvals drop 98 per cent over single year
The NSW Government confirms 211 operators had their licenses cancelled in last five years — for misconduct and fraud — and only three new approvals to operate were granted last year.
Woman killed in Townsville in case of domestic violence, police say
A 40-year-old man from Mount Isa is charged with murder after a woman was stabbed at an apartment in Townsville.
Rock climber falls 15 metres in Adelaide conservation park
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A man suffers injuries to his head, arm and spine in a climbing accident at the popular Morialta Conservation Park, in which he fell 15 metres before being winched to safety.
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: FEBRUARY 22, 2020
Too much time spent on the Democrats this week but they gave us so much to work with. Starting to ache from sitting here for so long so I won't say much beyond I am healing really well and hope to be back in the pool next week. Meanwhile I have the strength of a limp noodle but that is to be expected. Blessings all. Enjoy! It pays to pimp out your emotionally challenged child. Her parents must be ecstatic! How much of those dollars go back into real time action and healing of the planet? The Bagworm moth caterpillar cuts up pieces of plant to create a... more »
China bets on wind and solar power in Brazil
With the US government overly concerned with protecting non-renewable fossil fuels, other countries continue to move forward. An article called “China bets on wind and solar power in Brazil” by Manuela Andreoni in Dialogo Chino last August showed how China … Continue reading →
Pentagon Expects US Public to Buy ‘We Weren’t Keeping Inventory’ Excuse about Missing Weapons Sent to Syria, Iraq
Pentagon Expects US Public to Buy ‘We Weren’t Keeping Inventory’ Excuse about Missing Weapons Sent to Syria, Iraq by Nebojsa Malic, senior writer at RT, https://www.rt.com/ US weapons worth $715 million dollars were warehoused poorly and soldiers handling them did not keep receipts or records, so it’s impossible to tell how many, if any, ended …
Palestinian Boy, 8, Loses Eye After Being Shot by Israeli Police in Jerusalem
Palestinian Boy, 8, Loses Eye After Being Shot by Israeli Police in Jerusalem by Yumna Patel, https://mondoweiss.net/ The story of a Palestinian boy who lost an eye after being shot in the face by Israeli police has angered Palestinians across the occupied territories who see the incident as another tragic example of Israel’s wrongful targeting …
Flashback: Saudi Arabia Offered Abbas $10 billion to Accept Trump’s Peace Plan – Establishment of Palestinian State in Sinai
Emphasis mine: Flashback: Saudi Arabia Offered Abbas $10 billion to Accept Trump’s Peace Plan – Establishment of Palestinian State in Sinai by KHALED ABU TOAMEH, MAY 2, 2019, https://www.jpost.com/ A senior Palestinian official in Ramallah refused to comment on the report. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has offered Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas $10 …
Saudi Arabia Sees No Obstacle to Granting Palestine to Jews: Yemen’s Grand Mufti
Saudi Arabia Sees No Obstacle to Granting Palestine to Jews: Yemen’s Grand Mufti by https://www.presstv.com/ The Grand Mufti of Yemen and head of Yemen Scholars Association says Saudi Arabia sees no obstacle to granting the entire Palestine to Jews, describing such an approach as the principled policy of the Riyadh regime. – “Saudi Arabia’s fundamental …
Israel Threatens to Strike Beirut, Southern Villages
Israel Threatens to Strike Beirut, Southern Villages by https://aawsat.com/english The head of the Israeli army’s Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, has warned Hezbollah that it would pay a heavy price for its provocations against Israel. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Tel-Hai Academic College in northern Israel, Baram threatened to hit Iran, the …
Did The Fed Just Reveal Its Plans For A Digital Dollar Replacement?
Did The Fed Just Reveal Its Plans For A Digital Dollar Replacement? by Birch Gold Group, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Thanks to the Federal Reserve, the idea that you can go into a store and anonymously purchase something with cash might soon be obsolete. – Why? Because they’re developing something called Fedcoin, which would be based on blockchain …
After US Terrorist War and Sanctions, Nicaragua Fights for Justice at International Court
The Grayzone In Managua, Ben Norton interviews Nicaragua’s representative to the UN’s International Court of Justice, Carlos Argüello Gómez, who speaks about his country’s case against the US over its terrorist Contra war, the 2018 coup attempt, and why Washington’s unilateral sanctions are an illegal form of warfare on civilians. end
Coronavirus: The Pandemic Is Accelerating Worldwide
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 #27 HERE: https://youtu.be/0NhJrca9Qts Outside of the lockdown within China, covid-19 cases are accelerating across the globe.The virus has truly jumped the defense line. It’s now a true pandemic, with countries all over the world …
US in ‘Untenable Situation’ in Syria – Daniel McAdams
RT America Russia’s Air Force has launched strikes against Turkish-backed rebels engaged in a military offensive against Syrian Arab Army positions in Idlib. Turkey has responded by requesting US Patriot missiles. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports on these and other developments in the Syria civil war. Then Daniel McAdams of the Ron Paul …
Gold Soars To $1,650: Blame Coronavirus, Or The Fed?
RonPaulLibertyReport The price of gold, the supreme money, has been steadily rising and topping $1,650. Since September of last year, the Federal Reserve has been printing new money at a voracious pace. While all of this new money is being created, the Coronavirus is affecting economic output. The tinderbox of rising prices continues to heat …
JP Morgan’s Stock Market ‘Bubble’ Warning
CNBC Television Marko Kolanovic, JPMorgan global head of macro quantitative and derivatives strategy on whether the market is in a bubble. With CNBC’s Brian Sullivan and the Fast Money traders, Tim Seymour, Chris Verrone, Karen Finerman and Guy Adami. A bubble has formed in defensive and low-volatility stocks as coronavirus fears drove a record number …
New column day
Here, on the attempt at a hostile takeover of the U.S.' political system - and the need for Saskatchewan to update its campaign finance rules to avoid the same fate. For further reading... - Libby Watson wrote about the decline of the U.S.' public financing system once candidates decided they could raise more money from other sources. - Edward Helmore reported on Tom Steyer's move to buy his way into one set of Democratic presidential debates. And FiveThirtyEight's ad buy tracker is just one of many sources showing the wildly disproportionate ad spending by Steyer and Michael Bloom... more »
Covid-19 South Korea Outbreak -- February 21, 2020
*Reuters:* *Church at center of South Korea coronavirus outbreak sits silent as infections surge* DAEGU, South Korea (Reuters) - Usually teeming with thousands of worshippers, the church at the center of South Korea’s largest coronavirus outbreak was shuttered and silent on Friday, surrounded by empty streets. After a few minutes, a young man came out of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony in the city of Daegu and threatened to call the police if anyone tried to get in. He was the only one there, he told Reuters - “all of our 9,000 believ... more »
Devin Nunes Shreds Washington Post Fake Russia News: “I Have to Sue To Get Their Lies to Stop”…
House Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) ranking member Devin Nunes attended the intelligence briefing that has been the topic of so much recent fake news. Nunes notes the leaking from Democrats to their media allies is entirely false. WATCH:
Donald Trump Is The Master of the 'Post-Truth' Age
*Sverre Spoelstra* *, * [image: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 20, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque] But post-truth leadership is nothing new. Ever since sociologist and political economist Max Weber developed his notion of charismatic leadership in the early 20th century, many societies have been infatuated with the idea that leaders ought not to concern themselves too much with factual reality. Trump gets that all too well. This is the “post-truth age”. Over the past few years, politicians from Europe to South America an... more »
Forgotten World War II Fact: Japan 'Invaded' America
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: Aleutian Islands Campaign, June 1942 - August 1943. Unloading supplies on invasion beachhead, Attu, on the day of the attack, May 14, 1943. U.S. Navy] In our icy north. There has been growing concern in recent years over the state of the United States Arctic defenses. In fact, few Americans remember that Alaskan islands seized by Japanese forces remain one of the only case in which enemy forces successfully occupied U.S. territory during the twentieth century. The thirteen-month battle over the Aleutian Islands yielded numerous air ... more »
America's Africa Enigma: Why U.S. Troops are Taking Unnecessary Risks
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Africa* [image: Flickr / U.S. Department of Defense] Africa doesn’t matter militarily to America. No doubt, a “secure and stable” Africa would be welcome and thus an “interest,” but it is not an important one. Nor is it attainable, at least at a reasonable cost. For Washington’s foreign policy establishment, no nation is too unimportant to be considered vital to America’s security. No territory is too insignificant for the United States to dominate. No spot on earth is too distant to station an American soldier. How else to judge the hysterical criticism... more »
Watch out China: The Marines and the F-35 and Are a Powerful Duo
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E8BL0OEX01&share=true] Oh yeah. *Key point:* The Marines already have jet fighters, but the F-35 brings a whole new level of destructive power. You can expect to see both the Marines and their new fighters on the front lines of any crisis. The U.S. Marine Corps is practicing a new method of speeding firepower across a war zone. And that could have big implications for America's military strategy in the western Pacific. *(This first appeared earlier in 2019 and is bein... more »
No, Russia Doesn't Need Aircraft Carriers
*Erik Khzmalyan* *Security, * The reasons are obvious. For much of its history, the Russian navy has been a subject of vigorous internal debates regarding its purpose, force structure, and the prospect of acting independently from the paternalism of the Russian army. The debate over the future of Russia’s maritime forces reached its peak during the first decades of the formation of the Soviet Union and was institutionalized by the so-called traditionalists and modernists. The former advocated for an independent and high-quality blue-water navy venturing the global waters. Modern... more »
Report: Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother Among other high crimes and misdemeanors
I found these nuggets on my Favorite Fab Four congresscritter Ilhan Omar, bigamist, jihadi, immigration law breaker, et.al. The FBI is investigating her illegal fraudulent marriage to her brother, hopefully ending with the deportation of her entire family for immigration fraud. It has been reported and posted that her entire family changed their names, are associated with somali war criminals, and other juicy nuggets. I have linked 4 separate articles for your perusal. From New American, Alpha News, Natural News, and PJ Media: It is also in the Daily Mail Fail…rag.. Excerpts: A Soma... more »
On Three Types of Progress
Progress in philosophy means theological progress (quest for ultimate truth and certainty). Progress in science means material progress (creation of material things). Progress in politics means anthropological progress (development of modes of human relationships).
Covid-19 China Outbreak -- February 21, 2020
*CNN:* *Shanghai is China's economic juggernaut. Coronavirus has left it a city on edge* On a normal weekend, Shanghai's world-famous Nanjing Road is packed with shoppers and tourists, keen to indulge themselves in China's thriving financial hub. But this week, the streets are mostly empty and stores are either closed or deserted due to fear of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed more than 2,000 people across the country. When a customer does enter a shop, the relieved store clerks rush over to see if they can help -- but only after they have taken the newcomer's temperatur... more »
Father Defies Gag Order To Tell the World How is 14 Year Old Daughter’s Life is “Destroyed and Sterilized” Due to Court-ordered Testosterone Injections Against Parental Consent
For the past 11 months, Robert Hoogland, a father in Surrey, British Columbia, has been forced to watch as his 14 year-old daughter was “destroyed and sterilized” by court-ordered testosterone injections. After losing his legal appeal to stop the process in January, Rob is making a desperate attempt to bring his case into the courts of public opinion, even though it breaks a court order demanding his silence about the case. Rob felt that at the age of 14—when the courts judged his daughter competent to take testosterone without parental consent—she simply did not have the foresight... more »
U.S. Marines and Navy Prepare to Execute Pandemic Plan As Questions Resurface About Coronavirus Origin
Responding to the coronavirus outbreak in China, where tens of thousands of citizens suspected of being infected with coronavirus (COVID-2019) have been detained and involuntarily taken to quarantine camps, on Feb. 1, 2020 an executive order was issued by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, directing the U.S. Northern Command to implement the DoD’s Global Campaign Plan for Pandemic and Infectious Diseases. On Feb. 12, 2020, orders were sent to the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy directing “geographic combatant commanders to execute their pandemic p... more »
Wolfe 2.0 With Different Ending – Defense Intel Agency Employee Pleads Guilty: Leaking to Journalist Girlfriend…
In 2017 SSCI Security Director James Wolfe was caught leaking Top Secret Classified information, the Page FISA application, to his journalist girlfriend. In late 2018 the SSCI intelligence breech was covered-up by DAG Rod Rosenstein and DC Attorney Jessie Liu. … Continue reading →
Why a Minimum Corporate Income Tax Is Unnecessary
*AEIdeas* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_TM3EC4S1CC001&share=true] Not so simple. After the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there have been a number of news articles reporting that some large multinational corporations had no federal tax liability even though they were profitable. Politically, it has allowed Democrats to claim that the TCJA has allowed companies to get away with paying little to no tax. As a result, The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration is thinking about pro... more »
Is Amazon’s Alexa A Complete Privacy Nightmare?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* Has technology gone way too far this time? If you grew up watching *Star Trek *you routinely heard Captain Picard intoning “*Computer,…*” and either requesting a hot Earl Grey tea, making the twenty-fourth century equivalent of a Wikipedia query, or ordering the arming of photon torpedoes and engaging of the warp drive. Since 2014, Amazon began selling Echo smart speakers using the Alexa Home Assistant cloud-based system which came around with pretty much the same promise. Ok, not so much the warp drive and photon torpedoes. But verbally... more »
Culinary Union of Nevada: Who Are They? Do They Hate Bernie Sanders?
*Ruben J. Garcia* *Politics, Americas* Here's why it may be a winning strategy. A picket line outside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas proved to be a hot ticket for most Democratic hopefuls aiming to pick up a vote or two ahead of the Nevada caucuses. Elizabeth Warren turned up with donuts to support workers demanding a union contract, while fellow presidential candidates Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Tom Steyer also found time in their busy schedules to meet workers, pose for pictures and express solidarity. One candidate notable by his absence was Bernie Sa... more »
Wanna See Donald Trump Kicked Out of the Oval Office? The 25th Amendment Won't Work.
*Erik M. Jensen* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2K4F92EIY0&share=true] Why not? Here’s some advice for frustrated impeachment advocates who think there might be other ways to force Donald Trump out of office: The 25th Amendment won’t help you. But that hasn’t stopped people from trying. Andrew McCabe, former deputy director and acting director of the FBI, gave the Constitution’s 25th Amendment a shoutout in February. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” McCabe claimed that people in the Department of Justice,... more »
Not Good: China Can Make Robot Warships Too
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIGONMAC&share=true] It's happening. *Key point:* America is building drone ships for its navy. So China figured "whatever you can do, I can do better." A Chinese company has revealed a design for a small robotic warship that could compete with unmanned warships the United States is developing. Unmanned ships could help to extend Beijing's regional naval advantage over the U.S. fleet. China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company at the IDEX-2019 trade sho... more »
These Ottoman Ships Stood No Chance Against Czar Nicholas I's Warship Fleet
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Czar Nicholas I's warships destroyed a squadron of unsuspecting Ottoman ships at Sinop in the Black Seat at the outset of the Crimean War. It was late in the morning of November 30, 1853, and the Black Sea was living up to its name. Aboard the 44-gun Ottoman warship Auni Allah, the men of the fore watch, their duty done, had only just headed below decks, tramping wearily down the rickety wooden steps leading into the rabbit warren of dank, dark passageways deep within the bowels of the ship. Happy to be relieved and chilled to the bone, they ... more »
Looking to Escape Leftist Tyranny, Secession-type Movements Arise in Some States
[image: looking-to-escape-leftist-tyranny-secession-type-movements-arise-in-some-states] In several states noted for left-wing policies, movements to join other states or create new ones are on the rise throughout the United States.
Father Defies Gag Order To Tell the World How is 14 Year Old Daughter’s Life is “Destroyed and Sterilized” Due to Court-ordered Testosterone Injections Against Parental Consent
For the past 11 months, Robert Hoogland, a father in Surrey, British Columbia, has been forced to watch as his 14 year-old daughter was “destroyed and sterilized” by court-ordered testosterone injections. After losing his legal appeal to stop the process in January, Rob is making a desperate attempt to bring his case into the courts of public opinion, even though it breaks a court order demanding his silence about the case. Rob felt that at the age of 14—when the courts judged his daughter competent to take testosterone without parental consent—she simply did not have the foresight... more »
2016 Again? Russia Back to Stirring Chaos in U.S. Election
Democrats have consistently criticized Trump for not doing more to deter the Russians and others, and now they have fresh evidence to support their concerns.
Did Trump Propose Cuts to Federal Pay Raises, Citing ‘Serious Economic Conditions’?
A day after the announcement, the president tweeted, "BEST USA ECONOMY IN HISTORY!"
Renewable Energy Could Power The World By 2050
LONDON, 19 February, 2020 − Virtually all the world’s demand for electricity to run transport and to heat and cool homes and offices, as well as to provide the power demanded by industry, could be met by renewable energy by mid-century. This is the consensus of 47 peer-reviewed research papers from 13 independent groups with a total of 91 authors that have been brought together by Stanford University in California.
Battling Roundup Weedkiller: ‘Round And ‘Round We Go
It seems forever that we’ve been trying to get Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller off the market, and out of our food. It’s a battle that’s had more than its share of highs and lows. Where are we today? Fighting a new company—Bayer now owns Monsanto.
Reducing White Supremecy
Back when I was a drunk, everything was always someone else’s fault. Eventually, I discovered, with Jimmy Buffett, that it was “my own damn fault.” Once I accepted that, I could get sober and build something out of the ruins. I no longer had to be destructive….Denial of responsibility, the flip side of bootstrap individualism, extends far beyond addicts. It’s the core attraction of the White Supremacy movement... more »
The Golden Age Of White Collar Crime
OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, nearly every institution of American life has taken on the unmistakable stench of moral rot. Corporate behemoths like Boeing and Wells Fargo have traded blue-chip credibility for white-collar callousness. Elite universities are selling admission spots to the highest Hollywood bidder. Silicon Valley unicorns have revealed themselves as long cons (Theranos)... more »
Tonight's Movie Is 'Away All Boats' (1956)
From *Wikipedia*: Away All Boats is a 1956 American war film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, and Julie Adams. It was produced by Howard Christie from a screenplay by Ted Sherdeman based on the 1953 novel by Kenneth M. Dodson (1907–1999), who served on the USS Pierce (APA-50) in World War II and used his experiences there as a guide for his novel. He was encouraged in his writing by Carl Sandburg, who had read some of Dodson’s letters, written in the Pacific. The book (and film) is about the crew of the Belinda (APA-22), an amphibious... more »
Assange’s Indictment on Political Offense Runs Counter to Extradition Treaty
The Trump administration is seeking extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States for trial on charges carrying 175 years in prison. On Feb. 24, a court in the U.K. will hold a hearing to determine whether to grant President Donald Trump’s request. The treaty between the U.S. and the U.K. prohibits extradition for a “political offense.” Assange was indicted for exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. That is a classic political offense. Moreover, Assange’s extradition would violate the legal prohibition against sending a person to a country where he i... more »
Is the ‘consequences room’ for our children a bit ‘Orwellian’?
By TruePublica Editor: I was shocked to see the instructions of a “consequence Room” for school children and had no idea that even primary schools are using isolation rooms to punish pupils as young as five years old, with some secondaries admitting they are willing to put older pupils into seclusion for up to five days in a row. If you’re a parent of young children, you are probably aware of this, but I have to admit, this is new to me.
"Forgive and Forget"
*"Forgive and Forget"* by Tim Knight "On Thursday, this headline caught my eye: Let that sink in for a moment. People in this country, most of them in their late teens or early twenties, borrowed over one-fifth of a trillion dollars. That money went into the pockets of educational enterprises (with fat administrative salaries, tenured professor paychecks, and God knows what else). The people who borrowed the money blew off the debts. And now those stupid enough to be responsible are stuck holding the bag. This is the very embodiment of moral hazard. Look, the country is doomed anyw... more »
Did Trump Offer To Pardon Julian Assange In Return For Covering Up For Russia
It was big news-- or should have been-- the other day when Julian Assange's attorney, testifying at an extradition hearing in London, said that Trump offered him a pardon, through then-Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) for reporting that Russia didn't give him the stolen DNC documents that were subsequently published by Wikileaks. Yesterday, Rohrabacher, in an interview with Yahoo News, gave his version of what happened, which was slightly different from Assange's testimony. Rohrabacher confirmed that he did offer Assange the pardon but said the offer hadn't come from Trump, jus... more »
Melbourne man allegedly bashed by police denies he was aggressive or on drugs
A Melbourne man allegedly peppered sprayed and beaten by police who were responding to a domestic call-out denies claims by defence lawyers that he was aggressive and drunk or on drugs at the time.
Can a $290 million stadium revive a city? We're about to find out
It's taken five years to build, $293 million and 2 kilometres of beer lines, but North Queensland finally has a new stadium in the heart of Townsville's struggling CBD.
Two more Diamond Princess evacuees test positive for coronavirus
Another two people evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship to Australia test positive for coronavirus, taking the number of confirmed cases to six.
'He was evil': Hannah Clarke's family says she was so badly burnt all that remained was a footprint
The family of Hannah Clarke, who was set alight with her three children in a car fire in Brisbane, say she suffered burns to 97 per cent of body and only the soles of her feet were left unburnt.
Under weight of expectation, no surprise Australia stumbles at first WC game
Australia's players are entirely good enough to run the table and win the World Cup. But all that talk, the assumption, everything riding on them doing just that might just have got to them, writes Geoff Lemon.
Former drug users forced into homelessness in WA meth hotspot
Drug use is a major issue in Bunbury, where former addicts say too many people are trying to get clean while living on the streets because of a lack of appropriate housing.
Driver found 'wedged' on traffic island allegedly blew almost seven times legal alcohol limit
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An Adelaide woman whose car became stuck on a traffic island will face court after she was breath-tested and allegedly returned a reading of 0.342.
'Rain guilt': When outback rain becomes a touchy subject
Sex, politics, and religion are traditionally avoided as dinner conversation, but in Queensland there's the emergence of 'rain guilt'— where you got some but your neighbours missed out.
The Simpsons isn't going away anytime soon, and Harry Shearer is fine with that
As Harry Shearer speaks down the phoneline from New Orleans, it's hard not to hear the multitude of Simpsons characters hidden in his voice.
Residents left 'stuck in limbo' amid fallout from Perth train station switch
When there is demand for two train stations in the community, but they sit in electorates held by two different parties, residents can find themselves stuck in a political power play.
Shoemaker shuts shop, claims difficult customers take soul out of business
Shoemaker Ben Porcheddu says he may be old-fashioned but he has had enough of modern customers and their shocking behaviour.
The reality of Labor's health system 'revolution' shows a system in 'crisis' has got far worse
Labor long argued WA was plagued by a "crisis" in its health system, but a much touted health care "revolution" is stalling as elective surgery wait times blow out and ambulance ramping continues, writes Jacob Kagi.
Queensland braces this weekend for its first cyclone of the year
The Bureau of Meteorology expects Queensland's first cyclone this season will form in the Gulf of Carpentaria by Sunday afternoon.
One man's journey from international ballet to battling bushfires
If bushfire threatens you want a first responder like this man whose nimbleness had him pirouetting with the best.
Agar's hat-trick for Australia spurs T20 side to win over South Africa
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A stunning hat-trick by Australia's Ashton Agar drives the team to victory over South Africa in the series-opener.
U.S. Intel Briefs Bernie Sanders That Russia is Trying to Boost His Presidential Run
* Patrick Henningsen* | There is something serious wrong with the mind of any American who still believes stories like this.
ABC: 6 Cases of Cancer Found in High School’s 2016 Graduating Class Amid Concerns Over Toxins
The New York State Department of Health is investigating incidents of cancer in children and adults in Long Island’s Northport School District. The investigation is focusing on graduates of Northport High School Class of 2016 after six members of that high school class were diagnosed with cancer after toxins were found in the soil near […] The post ABC: 6 Cases of Cancer Found in High School’s 2016 Graduating Class Amid Concerns Over Toxins appeared first on Health Nut News.
Three Young Girls Invent Straw To Detect Date Rape Drug
A night out on the town, dancing, and visiting with friends can be a fantastic stress reliever and an enjoyable time. But there are potential dangers to going out, especially for women. Approximately one in five women (but this number could even be higher), will experience a sexual assault in their lifetime as per the […] The post Three Young Girls Invent Straw To Detect Date Rape Drug appeared first on Health Nut News.
Did Sanders Propose Raising Taxes to 52% on Incomes Over $29,000?
A popular meme appears to have conflated two different tax proposals from the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
Unscripted ‘Friends’ Reunion Special to Launch with HBO Max
The entire original “Friends” cast will reunite for an unscripted special that will be available on HBO Max when the service debuts.
Did Bloomberg Say Elderly Cancer Patients Should Not Be Treated To Alleviate Health Care Costs?
The billionaire businessman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate faced renewed criticism for remarks he made in 2011.
No Country On track to Ensuring a Better Future for its Children
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UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (IPS) - There is no country that is on the right path to ensure the safety, health and proper environment for their children, an explosive report has claimed. Read the full story, “No Country On track to Ensuring a Better Future for its Children”, on globalissues.org →
First coronavirus case reported in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Lebanese Minister of Public Health, Hamad Hassan, announced on Friday the first infection of a Lebanese woman with the coronavirus, saying that she was transported from the Rafic Hariri International Airport Beirut. Hassan confirmed in a press conference, “the positive examination of the 45-year-old patient coming from Iran ,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey allegedly prevents 4 Russian jets from entering airspace from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – The Turkish military allegedly prevented four Russian warplanes, including two bombers, from entering their airspace from Syria, the Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported. According to the report, the Russian warplanes were attempting to cross into Turkish territory before they were forced to turn around due to threats from the Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-02-20
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Latakia, Aleppo, Iran, US, Yemen. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, Iran, Yemen Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Russia calls on Turkey stop […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militant calls mother of fallen Syrian soldier to tell her he’s been beheaded: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – A Turkish-backed militant called the mother of a fallen Syrian soldier this week to inform that he’s been beheaded. The militant, who spent callously called the soldier’s mother, told her that he beheaded him in what is believed to be eastern Idlib on Thursday. Turkish-backed jihadists took the phone of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hashd Al-Shaabi names new deputy chief to replace late commander
Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd Al-Sha’abi) have named Abu Fadak al-Mohammedawi as the new deputy chief of their organization, with the decision made at a recent board meeting. “Following the appointment, the chief-commander of the Iraqi armed forces will sign Abu Fadak’s decree in the next couple of days,” PMF official Abu Ali al-Bassari was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish forces, militants attempt to shoot down Russian aircraft in Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – A new video released on Friday showed the Turkish military and their allied militants attempting to hit a Russian aircraft with an anti-aircraft missile in the Idlib Governorate yesterday. In the short video, the Turkish forces and their allies militants can be seen on the roof of a building, where […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan claims 150 Syrian soldiers ‘neutralized’ in Idlib
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has underlined the importance of containing the Syrian Arab Army in Idlib province and preventing a humanitarian disaster, the Turkish presidential administration said on Friday following Erdogan’s phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian President expressed his serious concern over aggressive steps taken by extremist groups in Idlib. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New video shows devastating Russian attack that ended the Turkish-backed offensive in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – New video footage was released on Friday that showed the Russian Air Force in action against the Turkish-backed militants in eastern Idlib yesterday. READ ALSO: Syrian Army Foils Turkish-Backed Offensive in East Idlib In the video, the Russian Air Force can be seen zeroing in on the Turkish-backed militants and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The real western civilisation emergency-Melanie Phillips
By Paul Homewood Melanie Phillips is one of the few who have been fighting back against global warming dogma since the early days. Despite being marginalised by the Daily Mail, she is still continuing the fight: A few commentators have begun to stumble towards the fact that the policy of becoming “carbon neutral” […]
US, Taliban Seven Day Period Of Reduced Violence Has Begun
*Al Jazeera:* *US, Taliban truce takes effect setting stage for peace deal* *US-led forces, Kabul forces and Taliban fighters will observe a seven-day period of reduced violence, officials say.* A week-long "reduction in violence" between the Taliban, the United States and Afghan security forces took effect on Friday, raising hopes of a resolution to the 18-year-long war. The agreement struck during negotiations between US and Taliban representatives, if maintained, could secure a peace deal that would lead to a withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. *Read more* .... ... more »
What Really Happened at the Roger Stone Sentencing
Outside the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse before the sentencing hearing of Roger Stone (Victoria Pickering, https://www.flickr.com/photos/vpickering/49561190296/; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) Ninety minutes before the sentencing hearing of Roger Stone was set to begin, there was a line extending down the hall from Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s chambers at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse. The gathering was a kind of reunion for the strange cast of characters that attended Stone’s trial in November—the same panoply of courtroom reporters, ... more »
How Can Japan Boost Its Cyber Defenses Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
How Can Japan Boost Its Cyber Defenses Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Aleksandra Arsic – Special Guest Kommando Tech The legendary Nigerian Prince scheme may not be as popular as it once was, but we are not yet in the clear when it comes to cyberattacks. On the contrary, cyberthreats seem to be growing […]
White House Personnel Office Begins Reevaluation of Administration Staff…
More good signs. Last week we noted Johnny McEntee (pictured right w/ Stephen Miller) was promoted to run the White House personnel office responsible for filling hundreds of top political jobs throughout various federal agencies. Mr. McEntee replaced Sean Doocey, … Continue reading →
“Coronavirus: The Pandemic Is Accelerating Worldwide”
Chris Martenson, *“Coronavirus: The Pandemic Is Accelerating Worldwide”* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
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Who Is Kaitlin Bennett, And Why Did Her ‘Liberty Hangout’ Promote Holocaust Denial?
A February 2020 protest raised questions about Bennett and her far-right group's history.
What Michael Bloomberg Should’ve Said About His Billions
*James Pethokoukis* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_HP1EG2K06XH1H&share=true] A big error. Last year, Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted, “Billionaires should not exist.” So Michael Bloomberg should have been primed and ready when moderator Chuck Todd of NBC put the question to him at the Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, “Mayor Bloomberg, should you exist?” Todd’s query brought this response: “I can’t speak for all billionaires. All I know is I’ve been very lucky, made a lot of money, and I’m giving it all... more »
Is Donald Trump Going to War with Fox News?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * President Donald Trump is continuing his drive-by tweeting of Fox News personalities who he feels are insufficiently deferential to the administration. President Donald Trump is continuing his drive-by tweeting of Fox News personalities who he feels are insufficiently deferential to the administration. This comes on the back of the president’s acrimonious relationship with the press, both conservative and liberal, that began when he first announced his campaign in 2015. The latest snap came when A. B Stoddard, an editor and columnist at RealClearP... more »
This Strange Looking Thing Could Transform the U.S. Navy
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * What is it? What does it do? On Feb 10, 2020, the U.S. Navy received its first tiltrotor CMV-22B aircraft. The CMV-22B is the Navy’s version of the V-22 currently in use by the US Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. While the V-22 was primarily designed for the Marine Corps to accelerate ship-to-shore airborne transport, its unique tiltrotor characteristics have potential boons for the Navy as well. However, the primary mission of the CMV-22B is a carrier onboard delivery (COD), currently being performed by the Navy’s current fleet of C-2A Greyhounds. Ho... more »
Iran's Fake Election Can Only Have One WInner
*James Phillips* *Politics, Middle East* [image: A woman shows her ink-stained finger after she casted her vote during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Tehran, Iran February 21, 2020. Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS] The Ayatollah. Iran is preparing for another set of rigged parliamentary elections Friday. Once again, Iran’s clerical regime has vetoed the candidacies of almost half of the 14,000 would-be office-seekers who registered to run for one of the 290 seats. The Guardian Council, which must approve candidates, disqualified a rec... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 21, 2020
A man wearing a face mask rides an escalator inside a shopping mall in Beijing, China February 12, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang *Molly Blackall and Rachel Obordo, The Guardian*: *'It's post-apocalyptic': how coronavirus has altered day-to-day life* *From Wuhan to the north of England, people have been affected by the outbreak in different ways* The coronavirus is a public health emergency, but its threat is not only medical. Millions of lives have been altered by the outbreak, from those in self-isolation in China to Chinese nationals experiencing racism abroad. We talk to those aff... more »