Two more indicted in alleged cocaine smuggling by 7th Special Forces Group soldier

Two more people, including a Colombian citizen, have been indicted on charges related to an alleged cocaine smuggling scheme involving a 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldier who reportedly tried to get nearly 90 pounds of cocaine into the United States from Colombia.

Federal grand jury indictments handed down last week charge 24-year-old Colombian Gustavo A. Pareja and 35-year-old Henry W. Royer of North Carolina with conspiring to possess and distribute cocaine with “reasonable cause to believe that such a substance would be unlawfully imported into the United States from a place outside thereof.”

Neither of the men are soldiers, according to Lt. Col. Loren Bymer, spokesman for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

The “superseding indictment” handed down Nov. 27 also names Master Sgt. Daniel J. Gould, a 7th Group soldier. Gould was indicted alone in October on charges of conspiring to traffic cocaine.

Gould had originally been scheduled to go to trial in November, but an October order from Senior U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson moved the trial to January. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Jan. 7.

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2018/12/two-more-indicted-in-alleged-cocaine-smuggling-by-7th-special-forces-group-soldier/

'Bloodletting': young Liberal powerbroker steps down after derogatory texts

Liberal powerbroker Paul Mitchell has resigned to "assuage [the] bloodlust" following the scandal that erupted after derogatory texts about other Victorian Liberal Party members were made public.

In a letter to outgoing Liberal state director Nick Demiris on Saturday, Mr Mitchell resigned from his positions, including party vice president and steering committee chair, saying the "bloodletting" following the Liberals' disastrous state election had gone far enough.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/bloodletting-young-liberal-powerbroker-steps-amid-derogatory-texts-20181222-p50nxd.html

As usual only the US is held accountable the rest of the world doesn't do their part.. Thank God for Trump

Australia to miss 2030 emissions target by massive margin

Australia is set to fall significantly short of its Paris climate change targets, undermining claims by the Morrison government that the economy will meet its international obligations "in a canter."

Official figures released by the Department of Environment and Energy on Friday show that on current trends Australia will only reach an emission reduction target of 7 per cent on 2005 levels by 2030, a massive 19 percentage points or two thirds of the way short of the minimum target mandated by the Paris agreement.

But the government will argue that under UN accounting rules, Australia is eligible to carry forward credit for targets it has met since 2008 - a move ruled out by Britain, Germany and New Zealand - slashing in half the emissions reductions required to meet our international obligations.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-to-miss-2030-emissions-target-by-massive-margin-20181221-p50no1.html

British Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen discovered possible pedophile ring while taping comedy series

British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen revealed Wednesday that during a taping of his Showtime series, "Who Is America?," he and his team of producers stumbled upon what might turn out to be pedophile ring while working in Las Vegas.

Cohen spilled the beans on the concerning matter during a recent one-on-one interview with Deadline's Mike Fleming Jr. in which the comic discussed his inspiration for the show and his astonishment at increasingly open racism in the US, among other topics.

At the time of the incident, the London native was in character as Italian playboy Gio Monaldo. The skit continued on as Gio chatted with a Las Vegas concierge, telling the individual about his interest in aquiring an underaged boy.

"We were shooting some of this at the time of Harvey Weinstein. We wanted to investigate how does someone like Harvey Weinstein get away with doing what… get away with criminality, essentially. And the network that surrounds him. We decided that Gio would interview a concierge in Las Vegas," Cohen explained.

"During the interview, I revealed that basically Gio has molested an eight-year-old boy. Now, mind you, this is extreme comedy, and we thought that the guy would leave the room. Instead, this concierge stays in the room, and I go, listen, you've got to help me get rid of the problem," the comedian recalled.

"And this guy starts advising Gio how to get rid of this issue. We even at one point talk about murdering the boy, and the concierge is just saying, 'Well, listen, I'm really sorry. In this country, we can't just drown the boy. This is America. We don't do that.' And then, in the end, he puts me in touch with a lawyer who can silence the boy."

And that's not all. Later, towards the end of the conversation, the concierge informs Gio/Cohen that he has a contact for guests interested in young dates.

https://www.sott.net/article/403376-British-Comedian-Sacha-Baron-Cohen-discovered-possible-pedophile-ring-while-taping-comedy-series

Don't panic lighten up

Longstanding American tradition of staying in the Middle East indefinitely, broken by Trump

Washington, D.C.- After Trump announced that US troops would be pulled out of Syria, the President was quickly criticized by leaders on both the left and the right for breaking with the longstanding American tradition of remaining in Middle Eastern countries indefinitely.

Trump drew ire from both sides of the aisle for his "careless and reckless" disregard for the beloved American custom of meddling overseas without a congressional declaration of war and then hanging around for another few decades.

"Occupying a country on the other side of the globe and staying there forever is an American pastime," said a CNN host. "For Trump to pull out when we haven't even been there a decade yet is a disgusting display of his selfishness and unwillingness to conform to the standards of presidential decorum."

"Has he no respect for our ways of life?" the host concluded gravely.

In a rare moment of unity, pundits on Fox News agreed. "We just need another 20 or 30 years in Syria, and we can accomplish our goals," said a morning host on the right-leaning news station. "He didn't even really give our soldiers a chance to settle in."

"This is America, for goodness' sake-land of the free and home of messing with other countries' affairs. I don't like criticizing the president, but he's way off on this one," he added.

https://www.sott.net/article/403226-Longstanding-American-tradition-of-staying-in-the-Middle-East-indefinitely-broken-by-Trump

Closer everyday

Trump signs legislation to boost quantum computing research with $1.2 billion

President Donald Trump today signed legislation ramping up quantum computing research and development.

The National Quantum Initiative Act (H.R. 6227) authorizes $1.2 billion over five years for federal activities aimed at boosting investment in quantum information science, or QIS, and supporting a quantum-smart workforce.

The law also establishes a National Quantum Coordination Office, calls for the development of a five-year strategic plan and establishes an advisory committee to advise the White House on issues relating to quantum computing.

“This next great technological revolution has far-reaching implications for job creation, economic growth and national security,” Michael Kratsios, deputy assistant to the president for technology policy, said in a White House statement. “We look forward to building upon efforts to support the quantum-smart workforce of the future and engage with government, academic and private-sector leaders to advance QIS.”

Today’s White House signing came after the bill was approved by unanimous consent in the Senate and by a vote of 348-11 vote in the House.

https://www.geekwire.com/2018/trump-signs-legislation-back-quantum-computing-research-1-2-billion/

>>4425580

First the infrastructure then the cashless society then the mark then force everybody to worship the Beast.. Closer Everyday. what do you get for pretending the dangers aren't real

Revelation 13:15

“And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.”

“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” 2 Peter 3:3-4 (KJV)

Want to use AI and machine learning? You need the right infrastructure

IT is being tasked with supporting artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives, and that requires thinking broadly about infrastructure needs today and tomorrow.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are emerging fields that will transform businesses faster than ever before. In the digital era, success will be based on using analytics to discover key insights locked in the massive volume of data being generated today.

In the past, these insights were discovered using manually intensive analytic methods. Today, that doesn’t work, as data volumes continue to grow as does the complexity of data. AI and ML are the latest tools for data scientists, enabling them to refine the data into value faster.

The right infrastructure, quality data needed

Regardless of use case, AI/ML success depends on making the right infrastructure choice, which requires understanding the role of data. AI and ML success is largely based on the quality of data fed into the systems. There’s an axiom in the AI industry stating that “bad data leads to bad inferences”— meaning businesses should pay particular attention to how they manage their data. One could extend the axiom to “good data leads to good inferences,” highlighting the need for the right type of infrastructure to ensure the data is “good.”

https://www.networkworld.com/article/3329861/data-center/want-to-use-ai-and-machine-learning-you-need-the-right-infrastructure.html#tk.rss_all

Romanian Stocks Plunge on Government’s $2.5 Billion Tax Plan

Romanian stocks plunged and bond yields jumped the most in over three years after the government unveiled surprise measures to curb the budget deficit by raising 10 billion lei ($2.5 billion) of extra revenue, including via a levy on the foreign-dominated banking industry.

Romania’s Dance With Corruption Continues

Faced with a fiscal shortfall that’s in danger of breaching European Union limits, Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici presented a package of what he called “bold” measures to boost revenue starting in 2019. The plan would also tax energy and telecommunications companies, cap natural gas prices and may revive a controversial initiative to overhaul the retirement system…

https://tsarizm.com/news/2018/12/20/romanian-stocks-plunge-on-governments-2-5-billion-tax-plan/

Indian Government to Intercept, Monitor, and Decrypt Citizens’ Computers

The Indian government has authorized 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt data on any computer, sending a shock wave through citizens and privacy watchdogs.

Narendra Modi’s government late Thursday broadened the scope of Section 69 of the nation’s IT Act, 2000 to require a subscriber, service provider, or any person in charge of a computer to “extend all facilities and technical assistance to the agencies.” Failure to comply with the agencies could result in seven years of imprisonment and an unspecified fine.

https://venturebeat.com/2018/12/21/indian-government-to-intercept-monitor-and-decrypt-citizens-computers/

Blame Yemen Slaughter on Obama; Some Congressmen Want Carnage to End

In the last three years, the Saudis and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the assistance of London, Paris, and Washington, have dropped over 18,000 bombs on Yemen, a country the size of California, resulting in the slaughter of innocent people and a humanitarian catastrophe on a massive scale.

Before anyone lays the blame for the war crimes committed by the Saudis and their allies at the door of President Donald Trump, though, it should be remembered that the war in Yemen began in earnest in 2015 under President Barack Obama and, if anything, his decision-making provided the impetus for all the killing that has since transpired. He committed the U.S. to backing the Saudis and provided them with even more weapons. He also agreed to expand the UAE’s highly modern arsenal. Though the media rarely focuses on the UAE, it has one of the world’s most powerful armies, and like the Saudis, buys only American weapons.

The UAE has gone under the radar of media coverage even though its planes have bombed civilian targets, and its special forces, mostly American trained, have been accused by Amnesty International of carrying out war crimes in secret prisons in south Yemen. It is one of those rich Arab nations that seeks to impose itself on the region. In 2014, Business Insider published a story claiming the UAE had “the most powerful army you had never heard of.” It uses surrogates, in the form of extreme Islamic militias, including al Qaeda, to do its dirty business in the ground war in Yemen.

https://americanfreepress.net/blame-yemen-slaughter-on-obama-some-congressmen-want-carnage-to-end/

>>4425989

if they don't know by now, pretty sure by the time it happens they won't have a clue it happened

Infinite Dangers The Family Survival Guide of 21st Century Dangers

1 Thessalonians 5:3 New King (NKJV)

3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.