Opposition poster for the 1866 election. Geary's opponent, Hiester Clymer, ran on a white supremacy platform. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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FBI Picked Up ‘Blank’ Clinton Email Server, Report Says
Hillary Clinton’s private email server was turned over to the FBI on Wednesday after news broke that two of the classified emails found on the servers were “Top Secret.” The New York Times reported that Clinton instructed aides to give... The post FBI Picked Up ‘Blank’ Clinton Email Server, Report Says appeared first on The Stream.
"Why Trump, Corbyn and Sanders Are Doing Well" (Ian Welsh)
*"People are sick of the status quo and they will take a chance with anyone who is willing to actually bloody well try something different than the usual. And because most people don’t parse just on policy positions (nor should they, since politicians lie), what they are looking for are candidates who don’t act like the normal candidates and who therefore might actually do something different."* *-- Ian Welsh, in a post yesterday, * "Why Trump, Corbyn and Sanders Are Doing Well" *by Ken* I have been trying like heck not to write about, um, you-know-who -- the guy John Oliver refer... more »
Loving Lizards
*By Nan Socolow* I have always loved frogs and lizards, reptiles and small amphibs. Living for decades in the tropics on a tiny island (pop. 1,400, the size of Manhattan) 90 miles south of Cuba, lizards lived inside and outside my house. On the island there were Lion Lizards and iguanas and geckos and"wood slaves" (tiny, almost transparent rubbery lizards that hung around wood and were ocher-colored as old Luden's cough drops). There was also the occasional scorpion in the house. And I shook out my sandals and shoes before putting them on. Wood Slave The lion lizards, grey... more »
MENA Report ( August 13 - 14 , 2015 ) Iraq- Syria Regional War Report ...... Libya in Focus ...... Yemen Regional Conflict .... Iran in focus !
Links...... *ISIS Truck Bombing at Baghdad Market Kills 80* *Obama, Congress Dispute Renewing Iran Sanctions* *US Drone Strike Kills Five in Southeast Yemen* *Taliban Infiltrates South Afghanistan Base, Killing 15 Police* *50 Killed in Surge of Violence in Damascus* *Brief Syria Ceasefire the Result of Mediation by Turkey, Iran* *Syrian Rebels Head to Moscow, But Resist Calls for Anti-ISIS Coalition* *US Jets Meet Limit as Iraqi Ground Fight Against ISIS Plods On* 74 Killed in Iraq Amid Reports of Chemical Bombings Iraqi Premier Says Will Seek Mandate to C... more »
LOLs and Polls
[image: DSC07526] *Pigeon coop in Miaoli* Polls Solidarity on Twitter: *ジェームス @jmstwn: Hung's pro-unification views a problem for central and southern legislators, while her support of 4th nuke plant a headache for northerners* A few polls out this week. First, the Taiwan Competitiveness Forum, which is a laughably pro-KMT organization, commissioned a poll showing what everyone knows, that Soong's presence in the race hurts the KMT (FocusTaiwan). The poll had Tsai over Hung 36 to 26 to Soong's 15. Note that it is an outlier, most polls are finding Soong ahead of Hung, as the Taipe... more »
Violent Backlash against Migrants in Germany as Asylum-Seekers Pour In
FREITAL, Germany — Even as Germany has been trying to accommodate a swelling stream of newcomers, the most anywhere in Europe, it is also experiencing a persistent pattern of violence against migrants, raising concerns about escalating far-right opposition. Rights activists... The post Violent Backlash against Migrants in Germany as Asylum-Seekers Pour In appeared first on The Stream.
The Racing Form, Third Edition
WASHINGTON — Both presidential nomination contests having been scrambled by recent events — the FBI taking control of Hillary Clinton’s private email server and a raucous, roiling GOP debate — the third edition of the Racing Form is herewith rushed... The post The Racing Form, Third Edition appeared first on The Stream.
"Protein-packed breakfast prevents body fat gain in overweight teens"
This Science Daily story about the benefit of eating *a lot* of protein for breakfast caught my attention: University of Missouri researchers compared the benefits of consuming a normal-protein breakfast to a high-protein breakfast and found the high-protein breakfast -- which contained 35 grams of protein -- prevented gains of body fat, reduced daily food intake and feelings of hunger, and stabilized glucose levels among overweight teens who would normally skip breakfast. I usually eat either 2 eggs plus a dark green vegetable (cooked in a fry pan with a healthy oil, salt and ... more »
US Congressman Calls for Investigation of the CDC’s Deception about MMR Vaccine
*Video -* US Congressman Bill Posey of Florida speaks on the House floor about CDC whistleblower Dr. William Thomson, who exposed the CDC's deception about the MMR vaccine The post US Congressman Calls for Investigation of the CDC’s Deception about MMR Vaccine appeared first on Waking Times.
The Phenomenal Incoherence of Donald Trump
Donald Trump is a great communicator. He’s self-assured, entertaining, pungent. He could, as they say of talented actors, read the phone book and make it interesting (if, that is, hilariously boastful readings of the phone book are your kind of... The post The Phenomenal Incoherence of Donald Trump appeared first on The Stream.
Japan-era Airplane ID chart
Issued in Taiwan by Japan during the war, an airplane ID chart. _______________________ [Taiwan] Don't miss the comments below! And check out my blog and its sidebars for events, links to previous posts and picture posts, and scores of links to other Taiwan blogs and forums!
Desperate Venezuelans Facing Food Shortages
*Reuters:* *Shortages push some Venezuelans to queue overnight for food* As dawn breaks over the scorching Venezuelan city of Maracaibo, smugglers, young mothers and a handful of kids stir outside a supermarket where they spent the night, hoping to be first in line for scarce rice, milk or whatever may be available. Some of the people in line are half-asleep on flattened cardboard boxes, others are drinking coffee. Almost all are bemoaning their situation. With shortages of basic goods and looting on the rise, more Venezuelans say they are resorting to nighttime waits in front of ... more »
Rip-off News round-up. Our pick of the last week's media (Thu 13th August)
Pfizer and Flynn overcharged NHS by £40m+, says Competition and Markets Authority Drug companies Pfizer and Flynn Pharma are facing claims that they breached competition law by abusing their market dominance to charge “excessive and unfair” prices for an anti-epilepsy drug. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)says that for years industry giant Pfizer, which is listed in the US, and
The Poet: John Donne, "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
*"For Whom the Bell Tolls"* "No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manner of thine own Or of thine friend's were. Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee." - John Donne
IEN: Youth call for DC civil disobedience to stop Enbridge Alberta Clipper
The Indigenous Environmental Network • PO Box 485 • Bemidji, MN 56619 http://www.ienearth.org/ A really big deal: Youth call for DC civil disobedience to stop Enbridge Alberta Clipper Friends, On August 25th, young people and allies from across the Midwest will
In the Crosshairs of the Assault on Religious Liberty
In “The Decline — and Fall? — of Religious Freedom in America,” Bruce Abramson does an admirable job of presenting the historical and legal background of the current assault on religious liberty and, in particular, on the protections afforded by... The post In the Crosshairs of the Assault on Religious Liberty appeared first on The Stream.
Christianity Facing Threat of Being Rendered Illegal under Nepal’s New Constitution
Christians may soon be prohibited from participating in church services and other religious activities in Nepal after the predominantly Hindu nation adopted a new Constitution on Monday. In an effort to stabilize a country that was wracked by civil war... The post Christianity Facing Threat of Being Rendered Illegal under Nepal’s New Constitution appeared first on The Stream.
Whole Foods, John Mackey and Capitalism
“Intellectuals have always disdained commerce” says Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey. They “have always sided … with the aristocrats to maintain a society where the business people were kind of kept down.” More than any other outlet, Whole Foods has reconfigured... The post Whole Foods, John Mackey and Capitalism appeared first on The Stream.
Dublin Woman Discovers She Was Born Into Nazi Breeding Program
Not many of us remember much from the first few years of our lives, but with thanks to parents, family and friends with good memories, not to mention plenty of baby photographs, the majority of us are lucky to know... The post Dublin Woman Discovers She Was Born Into Nazi Breeding Program appeared first on The Stream.
MNN. AS THE WORLD TURNS
MNN. AS THE WORLD TURNS http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2015/08/13/as-the-world-turns/
On His 89th Brthday, Fidel Castro Claims The U.S. Owes “Numerous Millions of Dollars” To Cuba
*CSM:* *Fidel Castro to Obama: You owe us millions* The former President of Cuba claims that the US owes Cuba for economic harm inflicted by the decades-long trade embargo. The US owes Cuba "many millions of dollars." So says former Cuban president Fidel Castro, who used the occasion of his 89th birthday on Thursday to call for restitution for America's half-century-long trade embargo. "Cuba is owed compensation equivalent to damages, which total many millions of dollars, as our country has stated with irrefutable arguments and data in all of its speeches at the United Nations," ... more »
Is the DCCC Really A Homophobic Bastion Keeping Gays From Running For Congress?
Steve Israel (r) was recently found to be the least effective Member of Congress from NY-- but he's very effective in foiling Democratic hopes to take back Congress Obama won Iowa's 3rd Congressional District both times. He beat McCain 52-46% and 4 years later beat Romney 51-47%. Most of the voters live in Polk County (Des Moines), although the district stretches all across the southwestern part of the state to Council Bluffs and the Omaha suburbs. Although the GOP has a registration advantage (163,107 Republicans, 150,997 Democrats and 163,172 independents), the PVI is even. Last... more »
Yelp Accused of Mob-Like Behavior in Upcoming Documentary
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Yelp is bracing for a fight as a forthcoming documentary accuses the online media company of being a bully. The film, Billion Dollar Bully, is produced by Michael Levine, a longtime Hollywood public-relations man who... The post Yelp Accused of Mob-Like Behavior in Upcoming Documentary appeared first on The Stream.
Recommended: 3 New Faith-Based Movies
In the last few years we have seen a proliferation of faith-themed movies, all a result of Mel Gibson’s box office hit, The Passion of the Christ that opened the door in 2004 that shattered Hollywood’s perspective on films about... The post Recommended: 3 New Faith-Based Movies appeared first on The Stream.
Harvard Student Loses Facebook Internship After Highlighting Privacy Flaws
A Harvard student had his Facebook internship taken away from him after pointing out some of the social media company’s privacy flaws. Three months ago, Harvard student Aran Khanna was preparing to start a coveted internship at Facebook when he... The post Harvard Student Loses Facebook Internship After Highlighting Privacy Flaws appeared first on The Stream.
Listen to Russia’s Embarrassing Attempt to Frame the U.S. For a Terrorist Attack
A new “leaked” video has popped up on the web that purports to show two American CIA operatives planning the destruction of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) in order to discredit Russia. The crash, which occurred in July 2014 and killed... The post Listen to Russia’s Embarrassing Attempt to Frame the U.S. For a Terrorist Attack appeared first on The Stream.
Mass Extinction Underway – Fungi to the Rescue!
*Sayer Ji* - A mass extinction event is no certainty if we change our approach to the environment. The post Mass Extinction Underway – Fungi to the Rescue! appeared first on Waking Times.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “An Ocean Apart”
2002, “An Ocean Apart” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfPONyDT_WQ
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*Return to the 'City That Care Forgot' ~Todd Leopold, CNN*
Western Media's Absolute Hypocrisy In Covering Kurdish Militancy
*Don’t know who this author is? Never read or saw his work previously. * *However, it was so refreshing to read someone else speak of the EXACT same problems/issues with the endless promotion of the Kurdish militias as some sort of mythological warriors with extraordinary prowess and virtue- **It’s a bullshit meme, I’ve grown long tired of !* *Middle East Eye: * *"When it comes to the various Kurdish nationalist and separatist movements, the position of the majority of Western mainstream media outlets and politicians appears to be hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. *Most peo... more »
Google's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Claims To Be "Lucifer's Vessel"
*Level9News* You can be assured the version of this A.I. Google will be using will be generations ahead of what it's letting the public play with on it's platform, however, it presents an ominous landscape of it's self perception, it's proclaimed purpose and it's behavioral deception aspects in it's 'learned' programming.Google's A.I. You can view the document of the transcript of this conversation at: docdroid.net/LHC0SqV/converationwith-ai-artpost.odt.html This dialog does in fact present a frightening prospect. It's stated purpose is to 'evolve'. As you will see, since it co-... more »
Celebrity Apprentice to Return to NBC Without Donald Trump
“The Celebrity Apprentice” will return without Donald Trump, but it won’t be for some time. The show’s return date is in flux, NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt confirmed on Thursday at the Television Critics’ Assn. press tour at the Beverly... The post *Celebrity Apprentice* to Return to NBC Without Donald Trump appeared first on The Stream.
Trump: If ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protesters Try to Take Over My Rally Like They Did Bernie Sanders’s, There’ll be a Fight
I thought we’d already reached Peak Trumpmania but if his next speech ends with Trump’s bodyguards going toe to toe with left-wing black activists trying to commandeer his stage to rant against the police, we might yet see him crack... The post Trump: If ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protesters Try to Take Over My Rally Like They Did Bernie Sanders’s, There’ll be a Fight appeared first on The Stream.
Feds Say California DMV Employees Traded Cash for Licenses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As many as 100 commercial truck drivers paid up to $5,000 each to bribe state Department of Motor Vehicles employees for illegal California licenses, federal authorities said. Up to 23 traffic accidents could be related to... The post Feds Say California DMV Employees Traded Cash for Licenses appeared first on The Stream.
Voters in Ohio to Decide on Marijuana Legalization
Ohio residents will vote on a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana in November, state officials announced Wednesday. If the measure passes, Ohio would become the fifth state and the first in the Midwest to legalize the recreational use of marijuana,... The post Voters in Ohio to Decide on Marijuana Legalization appeared first on The Stream.
Drone Nearly Crashes into Medical Helicopter Carrying Patient
A drone nearly collided Wednesday with a medical helicopter that was taking a snake-bite victim to a Fresno hospital, authorities said. The helicopter was flying 1,000 feet above the ground about 1 p.m., when the pilot spotted a large drone... The post Drone Nearly Crashes into Medical Helicopter Carrying Patient appeared first on The Stream.
Rescuers, Investigators Scour the Rubble after Devastating Blast in Tianjin, China
This bustling port city about a 90-minute drive from the Chinese capital confronted scenes of death and devastation on Thursday — huge gray plumes of smoke, vast parking lots of charred vehicles, blocks of high-rises with blown-out windows — and... The post Rescuers, Investigators Scour the Rubble after Devastating Blast in Tianjin, China appeared first on The Stream.
Growing Fears That North Korea Is Boosting Its Nuclear Stockpile
North Korea's uranium plants *The Independent*: *Kim Jong-un ‘could be boosting North Korea's stockpile of nuclear weapons’* Kim Jong-un could be boosting his stockpile of nuclear weapons, according to an expert analysis of satellite images of North Korea. Pyongsan, the secretive republic’s most important uranium plant, is getting a major refurbishment - which could mean it is set to produce more material for nuclear weapons. Leading nuclear weapons expert Dr Jeffrey Lewis, director of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) in Washington DC, has concluded that... more »
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture Game Released, Reviews and First Look Revealed
‘Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture” video game developed by The Chinese Room has finally been released on PlayStation 4. The first-person adventure video game became available Tuesday and since then reviews started pouring over the web. As written in the... The post *Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture* Game Released, Reviews and First Look Revealed appeared first on The Stream.
Airline to Weigh Passengers Before Boarding
Uzbekistan’s national carrier plans to weigh passengers with their hand luggage before boarding as part of a ‘flight safety’ measure for various airlines. Uzbekistan Airways passengers will be directed to a “special weighing machine” at the departure gate, to determine... The post Airline to Weigh Passengers Before Boarding appeared first on The Stream.
August 13: For Moncton, the city in trauma....
Check out the last page of 'This Week" section in today's Irving pablum. A year ago, we read of Moncton in trauma as three of our police officers were killed by a disturbed young man with a gun our police couldn't match. And, oh, there was public sorrow and flowers and thank you RCMP signs, and plans for a memorial. There was, oh, just everything - except something that would help police by cutting down the supply of such firearms. Now, check out the full page ad for DoctorDeals on Elmgrove. The first deal is a semi-automatic gun using the NATO cartridge. The gun is called The Hun... more »
Apaches 'Sneaky Snake' McCain Protest Goes Great
By Sandra Rambler San Carlos Apache Censored News
Canadian Political Scandal....Take the "Idiot Test' along with all Canadians
*Mike Duffy...in happier times* Here goes the test, Folks. It will prove once and for all whether YOU ARE AN IDIOT...or you are not. The CBC is reportering on the Mike Duffy Trial. *Mike Duffy* is a Canadian Senator (former CBC political analyst) who was suspended from the Senate after he got caught with his chubby little hands in the Taxpaying Public's cookie jar. He ran up unauthorized "expenses" of over $90,000. *Nigel Wright *was Prime Minister Stephen Harper's right hand man at the time. According to the CBC: ....Wright testified he paid $90,000 of Duffy's expenses while se... more »
Hundreds of Thousands of Babies on Antidepressants & Psychotropic Drugs
*Vic Bishop* - Why are so many infants and toddlers taking mind-altering drugs? The post Hundreds of Thousands of Babies on Antidepressants & Psychotropic Drugs appeared first on Waking Times.
ISIS Releases 22 Assyrian Christian Hostages After ‘Tireless Work’ by Church; Priest Greets Weeping Captives
The Islamic State terror group has released 22 Assyrian Christians who were part of a group of over 200 believers kidnapped in February in raids on villages in the Khabur region. The Assyrian Observatory for Human Rights has said the... The post ISIS Releases 22 Assyrian Christian Hostages After ‘Tireless Work’ by Church; Priest Greets Weeping Captives appeared first on The Stream.
Study Exposes Media Blackout on Planned Parenthood
The media can’t cover everything, so we are supposed to trust them to choose the stories that are most important, and to anticipate the story viewers will be most interested in. Unfortunately, in cases like the Planned Parenthood stories, the media have mostly... The post Study Exposes Media Blackout on Planned Parenthood appeared first on The Stream.
‘Godzilla El Niño’ May be Coming to California, Latest Forecast Suggests; Could Bring ‘Extreme Rainfall’
As El Niño continued to strengthen in the Pacific Ocean, climatologists on Thursday suggested in the wake of a newly released report that it has the potential to become the most powerful ever recorded and could bring “extreme rainfall” to... The post ‘Godzilla El Niño’ May be Coming to California, Latest Forecast Suggests; Could Bring ‘Extreme Rainfall’ appeared first on The Stream.
One Size Fits Few
With all of the recent essays on the Duck this summer about the job market, citation indexes, and lack of confidence, there seems to be a brewing undercurrent about the anxiety of another academic year. Some of us maybe facing down a PhD defense and the job market for the first time, some of us […]
Toronto Council Twitter Accounts (and Some NoTO2024 Links)
I just did this for the opposition to Toronto Olympics campaign, but it will be handy for other purposes and people. But feel free to bookmark, copy, whatever. Mayor, John Tory: @JohnTory 1 Etobicoke North, Vincent Crisanti: @VCrisanti 2 Etobicoke North, Rob Ford @TorontoRobFord 3 Etobicoke Centre, Stephen Holyday @stephenholyday 4 Etobicoke-Centre, John Campbell @Campbell4Ward4 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Justin Di Ciano @JustinDiCiano 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Mark Grimes: @Mark_Grimes 7 York West, Giorgio Mammoliti: not found on Twitter. 8 York West, Anthony Perruzza: @PerruzzaTO 9 Yo... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Large galaxies and faint nebulae highlight this deep image of the M81 Group of galaxies. First and foremost in the wide-angle 12-hour exposure is the grand design spiral galaxy M81, the largest galaxy visible in the image. M81 is gravitationally interacting with M82 just below it, a big galaxy with an unusual halo of filamentary red-glowing gas. *Click image for larger size.* Around the image many other galaxies from the M81 Group of galaxies can be seen. Together with other galaxy congregates including our Local Group of galaxies and the Virgo Cluster of galaxies, the M81 Group is ... more »
"A Perpetual Illusion..."
"Human life is thus only a perpetual illusion; men deceive and flatter each other. No one speaks of us in our presence as he does of us in our absence. Human society is founded on mutual deceit; few friendships would endure if each knew what his friend said of him in his absence, although he then spoke in sincerity and without passion. Man is then only disguise, falsehood, and hypocrisy, both in himself and in regard to others. He does not wish any one to tell him the truth; he avoids telling it to others, and all these dispositions, so removed from justice and reason, have a natura... more »
ISIS Kidnaps 160 Christians in Syria
Islamic State reportedly kidnapped up to 160 Christians when militants captured a Syrian town last week. “Reports that it could be around 160 persons sound realistic,” Father Jihad Youssef told International Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need. Youssef is a... The post ISIS Kidnaps 160 Christians in Syria appeared first on The Stream.
A deer and rabbit having fun
We humans need to learn from this. Peace is always better than fighting.:)
Are We Really Only Using 10% of Our Brain?
*Video - *Dr. Bruce Lipton dispels the myth that we only use 10% of our brain by elaborating on the nature of Glial cells. The post Are We Really Only Using 10% of Our Brain? appeared first on Waking Times.
Movies about Rap, Running or people in pain
I do not and will not watch them.
Top 10 Changes to HBO's Sesame Street
After 46 seasons on PBS, the Sesame Workshop's executive management decided to move iconic children's show *Sesame Street* to HBO for at least the next five seasons. This will double the present programming of 18 episodes to 35 as well as increase the Sesame Workshop's budget. The move will also allow for a *Sesame Street* spinoff show. But these are just some of the exciting changes that will take place. What are the others? - * 10) *Tony Soprano starts a protection racket on Sesame Street; Paulie Walnuts caps a noncompliant Gordon in the pine barrens. - * 9) *Oscar is foun... more »
Chet Raymo, "The Heavens Proclaim"
*"The Heavens Proclaim"* by Chet Raymo "Four centuries ago, Francis Bacon said that what a person would like to be true, he preferentially believes. Is there a way to truth that escapes the constraints of personal preference? Can we know the world as it is and not as we wish it to be? Perhaps not. Certainly there is no such thing as Truth with a capital T, final and absolute. But Bacon was instrumental in inventing a way to reliable truth with a lower case t- tentative, partial, evolving truth. It is called the scientific way of knowing, and it follows simple rules: *1.* Rely on ... more »
"Curative Attentiveness: Being Aware of Your Thoughts"
* "Curative Attentiveness: Being Aware of Your Thoughts"* by The DailyOm "We seldom accept negative comments from others, however, we so often accept our own inner negative chatter. Few people enjoy the company of individuals whose attitudes are persistently negative. Yet many of us tolerate the critical chatter that can originate within our own minds. Since we are so used to the stream of self-limiting, critical consciousness that winds its way through our thoughts, we are often unaware of the impact these musings have on our lives. It is only when we become aware of the power of ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Santee, California, USA. Thanks for stopping by.
Trump: If ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protesters Try to Take Over My Rally There’ll Be a Fight
I thought we’d already reached Peak Trumpmania but if his next speech ends with Trump’s bodyguards going toe to toe with left-wing black activists trying to commandeer his stage to rant against the police, we might yet see him crack... The post Trump: If ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protesters Try to Take Over My Rally There’ll Be a Fight appeared first on The Stream.
"If Life's So Hard Already..."
"I mean, if life's so hard already, why do we bring more trouble down on ourselves? What's up with the need to hit the self-destruct button?" - "Grey's Anatomy"
Forgiveness; DIY
BBC Watch has blogged ‘walls’. We blogged them the other day as well. The matter of fact way the BBC describes walls constructed by various countries to separate their citizens from undesirables or illegal migrants differs in tone from the suspicious manner they adopt when referring to the security barrier, often called the apartheid wall. They imply that Israel’s ‘excuse’ is disingenuous; not really for protecting Israelis from intruders with malicious intent, they imply, but for land-grabbing. I’m only mentioning this again because yesterday the rev. Lucy Winkett delivered a ‘fo... more »
Momentum Grows For Iran Deal-- Despite Schumer/AIPAC Threats
AIPAC whore Chuck Schumer has cemented his alliance with Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) and other reactionaries who want to lead the U.S. into a war with Iran, by working the phones-- not just Senate colleagues, but frightened House Democrats as well who are being threatened with political extermination by AIPAC bullies. Many minority members recall vividly how AIPAC was able to use its money and influence to wreck the political careers of African American Democrats Cynthia McKinney (GA) and Earl Hilliard (AL). Members of color are particularly susceptible to AIPAC threats... more »
How contry dreams became world dreams and I want the small world back
I am talking about having a house eating steak no getting shot watching a moive\ our using my tax dollars more than a thousand miles away on a lost cause
Turns Out There Is A 'Biblical' Reason Why Nigel Wright Made $90,000 Payment To Conservative Senator Mike Duffy - Wright Quotes Scripture On Witness Stand !!!
*Stephen Harper’s former chief of staff Nigel Wright cited the Bible to explain why he kept secret his decision to personally repay beleaguered Senator Mike Duffy’s questionable expenses.* *The second day of testimony by Mr. Wright, who resigned from the Prime Minister’s Office in 2013 after the payment came to light, began with the Crown asking the wealthy businessman to elaborate on why he instructed a fellow PMO staffer to tell no one about the $90,000 bank draft.* *In response, Mr. Wright cited a book of the New Testament, Matthew, and in particular, Matthew 6, verse 3.* *“This... more »
Herbal Remedies for Depression: Viable Alternative to Antidepressants
*Deane Alban* - There are many natural and effective ways to boost mental health. The post Herbal Remedies for Depression: Viable Alternative to Antidepressants appeared first on Waking Times.
50 billion dollar security question depending upon your vote
Every party in power Nov 2015 is going to buy the best jets available for our brave men and women that fly in the face of danger to them I pledge I have a plan B if an engine should fail over Baffin Island or some worse inhospitable battle Zone. The liberal party has a plan B when it come to fighter jets. Two engines because we do not believe experience dictates that Peter Mcakay was in anyway accurate when he said jet engines today do not fail.
Hillary’s Private Emails: The Vise Slowly Tightens
The political class is seriously underestimating the impact of Hillary Clinton’s email controversy. They see it mainly as a problem of public opinion and electoral politics, where it has been increasingly costly but not yet fatal. The political damage —... The post Hillary’s Private Emails: The Vise Slowly Tightens appeared first on The Stream.
Archbishop Chaput: Other Moral Issues Not Equivalent to Abortion
Of the many struggles plaguing modern society, none can be equated with the blatant taking of innocent human lives, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia said regarding the latest investigative videos of Planned Parenthood. “Here’s a simple exercise in basic reasoning.... The post Archbishop Chaput: Other Moral Issues Not Equivalent to Abortion appeared first on The Stream.
The Economy: "The Curse of Digital Efficiency
*"The Curse of Digital Efficiency* by Bill Bonner "The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o'er the lea The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. Now fades the glimm'ring landscape on the sight, And all the air a solemn stillness holds, Save where the beetle wheels his droning flight, And drowsy tinklings lull the distant folds; Save that from yonder ivy-mantled tow'r The moping owl does to the moon complain Of such, as wand'ring near her secret bow'r, Molest her ancient solitary reign." – Thomas Gra... more »
Neonics Causing Bee Collapse with ‘Limited to No Benefit’ for Farmers
*Alex Pietrowski* - Why are we still using neonicotinoids? The post Neonics Causing Bee Collapse with ‘Limited to No Benefit’ for Farmers appeared first on Waking Times.
Fair Time in Iowa: A Chance to Heckle Would-Be Presidents
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Sampling the pork chop on a stick. Snapping a selfie with the butter cow. Taking questions about foreign policy from hecklers. For those who would be president, a visit to the Iowa State Fair may... The post Fair Time in Iowa: A Chance to Heckle Would-Be Presidents appeared first on The Stream.
Court: Baker Who Refused Gay Wedding Cake Can’t Cite Beliefs
DENVER (AP) — A suburban Denver baker who wouldn’t make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple cannot cite his religious beliefs in refusing them service because it would lead to discrimination, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. The... The post Court: Baker Who Refused Gay Wedding Cake Can’t Cite Beliefs appeared first on The Stream.
Posting on my blog
I always had fun posting on my blog and communicating with other bloggers. Unfortunately these days I am quite pre-occupied and I am unable to post regularly. My favourite blogs are quite a few and especially Mound of Sound and Politics and its Discontents by Lorne. I will strongly recommend these two blogs to my readers.
Blogger's Note: I am a Fellow of the American Physical Society and have had (trivial) contacts with two of the physicists mentioned below, i.e., as an invited visitor to Rush Holt's Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab and having had Nobel-Prize-winner Leon Cooper as a substitute instructor of my Quantum Mechanics course at Brown University. And I agree with this august group that the recent nuclear weapons deal with Iran is safe and appropriate.
------------------------------ Physicists Endorse Nuclear Deal with Iran *Letter addressed to President Obama calls the deal “innovative” and “stringent”* August 11, 2015 | Emily Conover | Original Here President Obama can now count many prominent U.S. physicists among the supporters of the proposed nuclear weapons deal with Iran. The agreement, reached between Iran, the U.S., and other world powers, now hinges on U.S. Congressional approval. On Saturday, a group of 29 scientists sent a letter to the White House congratulating the President on the deal, called the Joint C... more »
Satire: “Sanders Shamelessly Pandering to Voters Who Want to Hear Truth”
*“Sanders Shamelessly Pandering to Voters Who Want to Hear Truth”* by Andy Borowitz CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE (The Borowitz Report)— ”Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is gaining legions of new admirers by shamelessly pandering to voters who want to hear the truth, critics of the Vermont senator say. According to those critics, Sanders has cynically targeted so-called “truth-based voters” to build support for his Presidential bid. “People come to Sanders’s rallies expecting to hear the truth, and he serves it up to them on a silver platter,” the political strategist Harland Dorrins... more »
Tailor the Sound or Video
I am now convinced its all bs the sound can not be to loud or the video to big go with that that is my experience and I started this game in black and white
Islamic State Accused of Using Chemical Weapons on Iraqi Kurds
BAGHDAD (AP) — The German Defense Ministry and Kurdish fighters say the Islamic State group may have used chemical weapons in an attack in northern Iraq. A ministry statement on Thursday says some 60 Kurdish fighters suffered from breathing difficulties... The post Islamic State Accused of Using Chemical Weapons on Iraqi Kurds appeared first on The Stream.
Australia Presses Pause Button on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’
Same-sex “marriage” is dead in the water in Australia until a Federal election sometime next year. Facing intense pressure from supporters from within his own Liberal Party for a conscience (or free) vote, Prime Minister Tony Abbott acted decisively to defuse... The post Australia Presses Pause Button on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ appeared first on The Stream.
Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn (above), a left winger, wants to be the leader of the UK Labour Party. *Can anyone remember Corbyn telling is that 9/11 was an inside job or that ISIS is run by MI6 and its friends?* Is he a fake? His constituency is linked to widespread child abuse. In 1986, the UK Member of Parliament Geoffrey Dickens reported allegations of *'child brothels' on a council estate in the London Borough of Islington. * He said that he had received a letter and a tape recording from a resident of the Elthorne Estate claiming that adults on the estate were organising ‘wide-scale’ ch... more »
Ultra Secretive Steve Harper Visting Regina 'Area' Today - Location Is A Secret - Only Pre-Screened Conservative Supporters Allowed To Attend
Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada is dangerous to democracy, so much so that he has to hide from the general public. Today we see a typical 'secret' Conservative election campaign event in the Regina 'area'. No one, except the most trusted Conservative hacks know where it is. So how does our local Right leaning main stream media deal with this secretive politician? Well ... they attack Tom Mulcair and the New Democrats! Open and honest government? What a joke. Regina LeaderPost
Margaret Oppenheimer
Who Will Guard Against The Gatekeepers...? - Larry Elder, Rupert Murdoch and DeBeers from Spike EP on Vimeo. *"Is there a connection between Rupert Murdoch and the House of Rothschild...?* *Interestingly enough, in the history of South Africa, there was a White man of the Jewish religion by the name of Barney Barnato...." * *"...who, when the rich Whites decided that he wasn't operating in a certain sort of 'professional' way, all of a sudden, his boat to England, he went overboard.* *Rupert Murdoch, the way that he got his start in America was that another White Man of the Jew... more »
8 things you might not know about research misconduct proceedings: Guest post
Have you ever wondered what could happen if you’re accused of misconduct and face official proceedings? We are pleased to present a guest post from Callan Stein, a lawyer who represents U.S. researchers in misconduct cases, who describes some nuances many may not realize about these situations. Most researchers know that being accused of research […] The post 8 things you might not know about research misconduct proceedings: Guest post appeared first on Retraction Watch.
‘Black Lives Matter’ Chanting Drowns Out Jeb Bush Town Hall
Black Lives Matter protesters punctuated the conclusion of Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush’s town hall meeting in Las Vegas Wednesday, chanting the familiar slogan as the former Florida governor exited the room earlier than usual. The tone apparently began turning... The post ‘Black Lives Matter’ Chanting Drowns Out Jeb Bush Town Hall appeared first on The Stream.
HILLARY'S SECRET WEAPON ~ DONALD TRUMP
*Click on photo to enlarge* *Donald the Brash and the Jeb the Toad playing their respective political roles in Republican Presidential primaries.* *Watching the recent Republican Presidential auditions was like watching Kabuki theater where a toad like Jeb Bush attempted to rationalize the criminal actions of his older brother while at the same time riding on his badly frayed coat tails. Meanwhile an out of control Donald the brash Trump seized his moment in prime time with the ultimate narcissistic and vacuous TV selfie thereby revealing Hillary's secret weapon ~ th... more »
What the Frack is Going On?!
The evil ones just can't destroy the planet earth fast enough! At this point in history, their major methods are Fracking and/or catastrophic environmental pollution. This post contains three separate but related stories of diabolical behaviour. *FIRST*: Here is a story from the UK where the government is allowing fracking polluters to circumvent the local councils' efforts to delay the inevitable destruction caused by fracking. Fracking sites could be fast-tracked through the planning system under new rules to be announced this week.Ministers will be given new powers to push thr... more »
Under Obamacare, Uninsured Rate Fell to Lowest Level in 50 Years. Why There’s More to That Number.
Nearly two years after Obamacare’s implementation, a new survey found that the number of uninsured Americans decreased to less than 10 percent of the population in the first three months of 2015, which is the lowest level in the survey’s 50-year... The post Under Obamacare, Uninsured Rate Fell to Lowest Level in 50 Years. Why There’s More to That Number. appeared first on The Stream.
How Does The Islamic State Deliver Explosives Into Iraq’s Capital?
Bombs are the major cause of casualties in Baghdad. Car bombs may get all the headlines, but really it is the daily routine of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and their sticky bomb brethren attached to vehicles that make up the vast majority of violence in the capital. In July 2015 for example there was 1 suicide car bomb, 4 suicide bombers, 18 car bombs, 25 sticky bombs, and 112 IEDs versus just 45 shootings in Baghdad. Of the 436 killed and 1,108 wounded during the month in the province 324 of the dead and 1,060 of the injured were due to bombs. The Islamic State has vastly... more »
My Cheesy Guilty thing
Making fucking lists. Lets talk about abortion or government funded health care instead. Cause when you make a list your dead in intellectual waters sucking chest wound type of discourse. But we all have sucking chest wounds to deal with big and small so here is one on mine. I have noticed as I a have progressed to the get off my lawn stage how there is measure of quality to culture. I am not talking about Shia law here. Its what we see and what we hear. In my world there is mostly crap, but some shining sums of greatness that could power the sun for a mill second if it needed power... more »
ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape
QADIYA, Iraq — In the moments before he raped the 12-year-old girl, the Islamic State fighter took the time to explain that what he was about to do was not a sin. Because the preteen girl practiced a religion other... The post ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape appeared first on The Stream.
US F-16 Fighters Fly First Missions from Turkey, Target ISIS
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday launched its first airstrikes by Turkey-based F-16 fighter jets against Islamic State targets in Syria, marking a limited escalation of a yearlong air campaign that critics have called excessively cautious. In a brief... The post US F-16 Fighters Fly First Missions from Turkey, Target ISIS appeared first on The Stream.
Trey Gowdy: Hillary is Lying...
*Obama frolics in Martha's Vineyard while ValJar unleashes the hounds on Hillary.* Not surprisingly, libtards continue to assert that Hillary "did nothing wrong", and this is just some Republican witch hunt. They think Hillary, the head of the nation's top crime family, who leaves behind a string of suspicious deaths littering the landscape, not to mention probable drug smuggling, is just part of the "war on women." I ask you, how can anyone think that conducting government business on a private server is okay? Anyone? And guess what? Those morons will *vote for her*. *Mor... more »
Al Qaeda's Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri Pledges Allegiance To The New Taliban Chief
Ayman al-Zawahiri has pledged allegiance to new Taliban leader *BBC*: *Al-Qaeda's Zawahiri pledges loyalty to new Taliban chief* Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has pledged allegiance to the new Afghan Taliban chief in an audio message posted online. The pledge to Mullah Akhtar Mansour was issued by al-Qaeda's media arm al-Sahab and was Zawahiri's first message since September last year. There had been speculation about whether Zawahiri was himself dead since the death of former Taliban head Mullah Omar was confirmed last month. Zawahiri offered his condolences. *WNU Editor:* It... more »
Pentagon Shipped Anthrax to Base in South Korea
A probe has been launched to investigate the handling of an Anthrax virus shipment at a US airbase in South Korea several months ago. But activists are calling for a tougher government stance. They say South Korea’s weak position has made the country vulnerable against the US.
"How It Really Is"
God forbid you should actually think for yourself...
Afghanistan Sends His National Security Team To Pakistan To Discuss Reviving The Taliban Peace Talks
*The Guardian*: *Afghan president in last-ditch attempt to repair ties with Pakistan* Ashraf Ghani sends top spy, diplomat and defence chief to Islamabad, but warns decisions made in coming weeks will affect bilateral ties for years The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, has sent his top spy, diplomat and defence chief to Pakistan for a last-ditch attempt to rescue a relationship which he once promised would hold the key to peace but now threatens his credibility as a leader. Ghani invested huge amounts of energy and political capital in repairing ties with Pakistan, a neighbour wid... more »
Happy Birthday New Lucky Country. It used to be Austrailia but the water went away. Now its all about leadership.
Singapore Girl always going somewhere well at home you are carefully logistically logically metaphysically throwing the bathtub off the balcony of your world class Singapore Style public housing cause its not perfect to your taste some may call that extravagance as the lease lasts less than a century but for sure that flat will be worth millions in a short while lets thank the last Emperor the Gia world wishes it had Lee Quan Yew of course I disagree with him abooot a few things but what man has wrought in a swamp using only will, intellect and geographic location should make the wor... more »
One Man Is Responsible
http://www.cbc.ca/ It's clear from yesterday's testimony that Nigel Wright is a good soldier. He will do his best to ensure that, during the course of Mike Duffy's trial, Stephen Harper will remain -- literally and legally -- hidden away at the North Pole. Michael Harris writes: Wright will defend both his class and his party. His class is Bay Street, his party is the boys in blue. He will do nothing heroic on behalf of the Canadian people, and he will do nothing to damage the prime minister for whom he once worked as a “whee... more »
“It’s 460 AD In Rome: This Won’t Be Fixed”
*“It’s 460 AD In Rome: This Won’t Be Fixed”* by Paul Rosenberg "Another American election cycle is upon us, and large numbers of people are lining up to pour their time and money into the sewer of politics, to be lost forever. This system will not be fixed. Period. This is Rome in 460 AD. The rulers, as in Rome, are liars, mad, or drunk (these days, drugged)… or all three. The “fall of Rome,” of course, was far more complex than we learned in school, but through all the many years of its decline, Rome was full of well-meaning people trying to reform and save it. And by the way, amo... more »
“The Ugliest Economic Data I’ve Ever Seen”
*“The Ugliest Economic Data I’ve Ever Seen”* by Andy Hoffman "Let’s start with the “horrible headline periphery”; i.e, topics ugly enough to single-handedly take the economy down– and markets, rigged or otherwise– but not “sexy” enough for the sensationalism seeking MSM to report on. Such as, for example, the dramatically worsening droughts in California and Brazil– which, as we discussed a year ago– are major exporters of some of the world’s most important, widely used agricultural commodities. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Brazil’s economy and currency have collapsed– or conv... more »
Defying Order, Clerk Won’t Give Gay Couple Marriage License
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky clerk’s office turned away a gay couple seeking a marriage license on Thursday, defying a federal judge’s order that dismissed her argument involving religious freedom. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ office turned away David... The post Defying Order, Clerk Won’t Give Gay Couple Marriage License appeared first on The Stream.
Three more retractions for former record-holder Boldt, maybe more to come
Justus Liebig University in Germany has been investigating concerns that Joachim Boldt, number two on the Retraction Watch Leaderboard and now up to 92 retractions, may have “manipulated” more data than previously believed. Until now, the vast majority of Boldt’s retractions were thought to have involved inadequate ethics approval. However, new retraction notices for Boldt’s […] The post Three more retractions for former record-holder Boldt, maybe more to come appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Black Lives Matter... In Ohio
Like most progressive groups that look for worthy congressional candidates, Blue America has added a new filter to guage where candidates are likely to wind up on a spectrum that creates a few worthy leaders. That new filter is about the Black Lives Matter movement. All the candidates we've endorsed so far for House seats and for Senate seats have a good comprehension of what the issue is and are sympathetic to the African American struggle against the institutionalized, systemic racism that blights the lives-- literally-- of millions of our fellow citizens. Republicans and conse... more »
Most People Are Stronger Than They Know.......Author Unknown
*Yes, we are......*
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Jimmy Carter Diagnosed with Widespread Cancer
ATLANTA (AP) — Determining what treatment to pursue for former President Jimmy Carter’s cancer will depend on its type, its origin and factors such as age and health, doctors said. Carter, 90, announced Wednesday that recent liver surgery found cancer... The post Jimmy Carter Diagnosed with Widespread Cancer appeared first on The Stream.
Census: Record 42.1 Million Immigrants in U.S., Mexicans Drive Latest Surge
A new analysis of legal and illegal immigrant counts by the Census Bureau revealed Thursday that there is a record 42.1 million in the United States, an explosion that is being driven by Mexicans flooding across the border. In a... The post Census: Record 42.1 Million Immigrants in U.S., Mexicans Drive Latest Surge appeared first on The Stream.
EPA Contractor Behind Colorado Mine Spill Got $381 Million From Taxpayers
The EPA may have been trying to hide the identity of the contracting company responsible for causing a major wastewater spill in southern Colorado, but The Wall Street Journal has revealed the company’s identity. Environmental Restoration (ER) LLC, a Missouri-based firm, was the “contractor... The post EPA Contractor Behind Colorado Mine Spill Got $381 Million From Taxpayers appeared first on The Stream.
Islamic State Takes Credit For Today's Truck Bomb Attack That Killed 67 In Baghdad's Sadr Cirt District
*NBC/Reuters*: *Truck Bomb Kills at Least 76 at Market in Baghdad's Sadr City* At least 76 people were killed and 212 wounded in a bomb attack on Thursday at a market in Baghdad's Sadr City district, police and medical sources said. The bombing was one of the largest attacks on the capital since Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi took office a year ago. A statement circulated online by ISIS supporters said the blast had targeted what it called a stronghold of the "charlatan army" and Shiite Muslim militias. The Sunni extremist group regularly sends bombers into the capital. *WNU Ed... more »
Tips on Deleting Emails from Email Book Hillary Clinton Wanted to Read
The last batch of Hillary Clinton emails released by the State Department included one from Clinton asking to borrow a book called Send: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better, by David Shipley and Will Schwalbe.... The post Tips on Deleting Emails from Email Book Hillary Clinton Wanted to Read appeared first on The Stream.
Army Gen. Ray Odierno: Why America May Soon Lose Its Place As A World Leader
In his final press conference before retiring, top Army Gen. Ray Odierno warned America may soon lose its place as a world leader if current economic policies continue. “The last four years I’ve seen deadlock,” Odierno, who serves as chief... The post Army Gen. Ray Odierno: Why America May Soon Lose Its Place As A World Leader appeared first on The Stream.
Massive Explosion In China's Port City Of Tianjin
*Daily Mail:* *Apocalyptic aftermath of Chinese warehouse explosion which left at least 44 dead: Blasts were so big they registered as earthquakes* * At least 44 people killed, more than 500 injured and 36 firefighters missing after massive blasts in Tianjin, China * Two blasts erupted in warehouse shipment of explosives at about 11.30pm local time, with blast felt miles away * Dramatic videos of the explosion show flames erupting into the night sky as residents told how windows shattered Enormous explosions in a major Chinese port city have killed at least 44 people, leaving an ap... more »
US poisons Navajo river water in scorched earth campaign
After poisoning the river water of Navajos and farmers, the United States immediately began a dirty tricks campaign to get Navajos to sign waivers of liability By Brenda Norrell Censored News The United States has poisoned the Four Corners river water, and immediately began a dirty tricks campaign, attempting to have Navajos sign 'waivers of liability.' When the power plants
Why The Rise Of Ukrainian Nationalists Is A Dangerous Development
*Daily Mail:* *Shocking pictures from inside neo-Nazi military camp reveal recruits as young as SIX are being taught how to fire weapons (even though there's a ceasefire)* * Azov battalion, the far-right militia defending the port city of Mariupol, eastern Ukraine, runs the course for children * During the week-long course, they teach so-called 'Azovets' how to fire weapons and survive in a conflict zone * Camp comes under command of Andriy Biletsky, who once admitted that the battalion 'do not like ceasefire at all' * Conflict broke out in April 2014, when separatists rebelled aga... more »
Supplemental: Do you understand the email matter?
*THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015Concerning what Kevin Drum said:* We were puzzled by something we read in Sunday’s New York Times. As usual, we were on the front page of the Times. Needless to say, a report about “Bleeding from wherever”-gate sat at the top of the page. But below the fold, we found a lengthy report about Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server as secretary of state. The report was written by Scott Shane and Michael Schmidt. Because Schmidt is the fellow who created the July 27 front-page debacle concerning this same general topic, we were somewhat puzzled by two... more »
The Economy: “China Just Turned the Currency War Nuclear: Something Gigantic & Horrible Happening This Year”
*"China Just Turned the Currency War Nuclear:* *Something Gigantic & Horrible Happening This Year”* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer Andy Hoffman wrote an article titled “Upcoming, Cataclysmic, financial Big Bang to End all Big Bangs,” and the very next day, China devalues its currency by a massive amount. What’s going on? Hoffman says, “A year from now, we are going to be 5% lower (on the yuan) not 2%. So, already the market is bidding down the yuan in what I believe must happen. For all the talk about bubbles here, the NASDAQ bubble, the debt bubble, the housing ... more »
Demand soars across the NHS in England per BBC News but no mention of....
This BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33905737 manages not to mention immigration. 'The demand for hospital services is soaring, according to official data from NHS England. It has reported increases in emergency ambulance call-outs, A&E admissions, emergency admissions, diagnostic tests and treatments.' No interest at all as to why demand for hospital services is rising, just not something that could be mentioned...
3 States Defund, and 13 States Investigate, Planned Parenthood
The three states that recently denied taxpayers’ money to Planned Parenthood affiliates likely will be followed by others as public pressure mounts on governors and other state officials, regardless of whether Congress votes to defund the nation’s leading abortion provider.... The post 3 States Defund, and 13 States Investigate, Planned Parenthood appeared first on The Stream.
Drowning Democracy in South Korea
Today I met with Korean activists who have been associated with the Unified Progressive Party (UPP) which the right-wing government of President Park has had banned. The UPP had six members in the National Assembly who were forced out of power. Their great crime? It’s hard to believe but essentially what the UPP did was dared to call for reunification of North and South Korea and the removal of US military bases across their occupied nation. Under the draconian National Security Law (NSL) it is a crime to call and work for reunification and to challenge US war bases in Korea.... more »
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*Battling the Educrats for History* The College Board owns and publishes both the “framework” for the nation’s Advanced Placement U.S. History course and its exam to receive college credit after mastery is demonstrated by high school students. The Board has been busy “revising” its initial “standards” and curriculum after a prairie fire of criticism was lit by the flame of facts from teachers of American history. The revelation of the deliberate extraction of American Exceptionalism from our nation’s history as taught in public school and funded by our tax dollars caused controver... more »
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*The economics of mitigating climate change: What can we know?* *The academic journal article below by Richard A. Rosena and Edeltraud Guentherb is amusing. It says that we have insufficient knowledge to predict future economic impacts of climate change but they still end up saying "mitigation policies must be forcefully implemented anyway". They had to say that in order to get their article published* Abstract The long-term economics of mitigating climate change over the long run has played a high profile role in the most important analyses of climate change in the last decad... more »
Living A Sheltered Life
If someone were to tell me I'd be writing a rant in the coming weeks, I would have put money on it having something to do with the upcoming federal election. I certainly wouldn't have thought it would be over a "Letter to the Editor" from our local newspaper. But alas, that's the way its turned out. Given the tone of the letter and this individual's obvious ignorance I really feel no need to hold back, so if I drop a "salty" word in here, I guess you've been forewarned. My own comment to the letter was more measured, but given that this blog is my own little personal space...... ... more »
Dine' CARE calls for remediation of historic mine sites
Animas River with toxic spill from Gold King mine Diné C.A.R.E. Calls for Remediation of Historic Mine Sites By Dine' CARE Contacts: Colleen Cooley Carol Davis dinecare88@gmail.com FARMINGTON, NM --Diné Citizens Against Ruining our Environment (Diné C.A.R.E.) applauds the Colorado and New Mexico Delegations for urging the federal government and the
China Tries to Dampen Fears of More Big Devaluations; Concerns Rise about Foreign Exporting
BEIJING (AP) — China tried Thursday to ease fears of more big declines for the yuan as companies from global automakers to Chinese clothing exporters faced a new era of uncertain exchange rates. There is “no basis for persistent and... The post China Tries to Dampen Fears of More Big Devaluations; Concerns Rise about Foreign Exporting appeared first on The Stream.
What You Can Expect from Big Box Discount Retailers Like Costco
*Video - *The reality of where eggs sold at big box retailer Costco really come from is a stark contrast to the happy hens and green fields depicted on egg cartons. The post What You Can Expect from Big Box Discount Retailers Like Costco appeared first on Waking Times.
Annihilation for the nation
The BBC is heading this morning’s news bulletins with Tony Blair’s somewhat alarmist comments about what will happen if Jeremy Corbyn wins the Labour Party’s leadership contest. “Over the cliff’s edge!” and I don’t think he was talking about Cliff Richard. “Please understand the danger we are in. The party is walking eyes shut arms outstretched over the cliff’s edge to the rocks below” However, as it has been stated on more than one occasion, anything that emanates from Tony “Bliar” has the opposite effect to that intended. He’s seen as toxic. The BBC is running several artic... more »
"Was this a Nuclear Explosion?" .... or an exploding Nuclear Power Plant?
Further to my report last night about the massive explosion in Tianjin China, reports are now flooding in asking the same question: Was this nuclear? http://removingtheshackles.blogspot.com/2015/08/breaking-news-massive-explosion-in.html New Video footage in the South China Post News show other views of the explosion from different vantage points. But the most telling was a picture posted on social media that made me go searching for more information about Tianjin City this morning. The picture was of a Nuclear power plant In Tianjin.... a very large nuclear power plant: [image... more »
SPHERE ALLIANCE MESSAGE #72Where is California's Water Going?
-----Original Message----- From: American Kabuki To: Denice Sent: Wed, Aug 12, 2015 9:39 am Subject: California's Water Supply AK: Where is California’s water going? Is it being secretly diverted to another location? If so where, and how? Are their hidden tunnels siphoning the water off? On Aug 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Denice wrote: *THIS IS AN INTERESTING CONUNDRUM THAT YOU SHARE WITH US. * *IN EFFECT that REGION is/WAS BEING MANUALLY TERRAFORMED for USE by the FAMILIES. THAT is BEING STOPPED. * *WE SEE TWO REASONS THAT THE WATER SUPPLY is LIMITING. * 1. *THE RAIN ... more »
Happy Birthday Lucky Country
Singapore Girl always going somewhere well at home you are throwing the bathtub off the balcony of your world class Singaprore Style public housing unit cause its not perfect to your taste some may call that extavagence as the lease lasts less than a century but for sure that flat will be worth millions in a short while lets thank the Emperour the world wishes it had Lee Quan Yew of course I disagree with him abooot a few things but what man has wrought in a swamp using only will and intellect should make the world snap to attention never discount a good determined man with a plan Sin... more »
Nuke Waste Cleanup Delayed Again as Costs Double
Radioactive waste won’t be treated at a new South Carolina nuclear site until 2018 – nearly a decade later than planned and for more than double the original price, a government watchdog reported Wednesday. The Salt Waste Processing Facility at... The post Nuke Waste Cleanup Delayed Again as Costs Double appeared first on The Stream.
Truck Bomb in a Baghdad Market Kills 62; Islamic State Claims Blast
BAGHDAD (AP) — A massive truck bomb ripped through a popular Baghdad food market in a predominantly Shiite neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing at least 62 people, police officials said. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the blast, saying... The post Truck Bomb in a Baghdad Market Kills 62; Islamic State Claims Blast appeared first on The Stream.
New Data: Foreign-Born Population Explodes to All-Time High
The U.S. foreign-born population just hit an all time high of 42.1 million, new Census Bureau data shows, helped along by a rebounding Mexican immigrant population. In the past year, 1.7 million legal and illegal immigrants joined U.S. ranks, and... The post New Data: Foreign-Born Population Explodes to All-Time High appeared first on The Stream.
ANALYSIS: Fiorini Takes Aim at Crony Capitalism
Carly Fiorina makes a telling point about government–business alliances. As Carly Fiorina gets a second look following her strong performance in last week’s debate, observers are noticing the emergence of an interesting theme in her campaign: opposition to the crony... The post ANALYSIS: Fiorini Takes Aim at Crony Capitalism appeared first on The Stream.
The Best Ideas for Back to School
My daughter is headed to first grade next week, so I have been pulling together my absolute favorite back to school ideas to make our first year of eating lunch at school and being in school as easy as can be! Check out my favorite ideas below! Over the Door School Supplies Organizer by A Bowl Full of Lemons Lazy Susan Homework Station Disney Inspired School Lunches Back to School Lunch Station by I Heart Organizing First Day of School Picture and Graduation Year Shirt Custom Locker Organization Set by Frugal Upstate Back to School Clothes Shopping Tips and List Portable Homework S... more »
Modernization of French Strategic Oceanic Force: Le Triomphant SSBN Now Fitted with M51 SLBM
[image: Le Triomphant-class SSBN]On August 4, 2015, the French Navy (Marine Nationale) took over full responsibility and the effective command of ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Le Triomphant (S616). This transfer of responsibility is an important milestone following the refit period started in May 2013 for maintenance, repairs, modernization and adaptation to the M51 new generation submarine launched ballistic missile (SLMB). Le Triomphant will now start some trials at sea before returning in the operational cycle. Read more
The Philosopher of Surveillance: What Happens When a Failed Writer Becomes a Loyal Spy?
Are you the Socrates of the National Security Agency? That was the question the NSA asked its workforce in a memo soliciting applications for an in-house ethicist who would write a philosophically-minded column about signals intelligence. The column, which would... The post The Philosopher of Surveillance: What Happens When a Failed Writer Becomes a Loyal Spy? appeared first on The Stream.
Economic News , Data & Views ( August 13 , 2015 ) .... Greece Updates ( Debate in Greece Parliament begins , vote on Third Bailout set for later Thursday or early Friday morning .....Greece GDP data reflects real GDP grew by 0.8 % but nominal GDP fell by 0.7 % ) ..... China Updates ( Third day of currency devaluation move for China and regional implications , Tiajin explosion a major focus - 44 known / countless wounded or missing , China business news of note , stock market items of interest , PBOC Comments on yuan - in detail ! )
Morning Tweets... Greece .... *Nathalie* @savaricas 8m 8 minutes ago Feels like only MPs & journos covering tonight's vote are in Athens these days #greece #GreekCrisis [image: Embedded image permalink] *Kathimerini English *@ekathimerini 11m 11 minutes ago Greek MPs start debating third bailout, vote due late Thursday or early Friday http://dlvr.it/BqsBw6 [image: Embedded image permalink] *Kathimerini English *@ekathimerini 5h5 hours ago State arrears mount up, revenues fall short, budget figures show http:// dlvr.it/Br77JN [image: Embedded image per... more »
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin Contract to Upgrade Apache Helicopter Targeting and Pilotage System
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[image: AH-64E Apache]The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $21.7 million Lot 4 follow-on contract to continue production of the Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. This first phase of upgrades to modernize the Apache’s Day Sensor Assembly includes producing Modernized Laser Rangefinder Designator (M-LRFD) kits. M-LRFD is the principal targeting aid for the Apache, enabling pilots to designate targets and establish target range for accurate weapon engagement. M-DSA is an upgrade to the Apache’s targeting and pilotage system, or Moderniz... more »
John Kerry Admits He Writes Emails With the ‘Awareness’ of This ‘Very Likely’ Possibility
Secretary of State John Kerry said he writes emails with the knowledge that Chinese and Russian computer hackers are “very likely” reading them. “It’s very possible,” Kerry said during a “CBS Evening News” interview Tuesday with anchor Scott Pelley, adding that he “certainly”... The post John Kerry Admits He Writes Emails With the ‘Awareness’ of This ‘Very Likely’ Possibility appeared first on The Stream.
Whose to Blame for Black-on-Black Violence? Ta-Nehisi Coates Thinks He Knows
Since the end of Jim Crow, authors who have asserted that white America is not just misguided but actively wicked in its dealings with black America have tended to grow hazy when it comes to what benefit, exactly, white America... The post Whose to Blame for Black-on-Black Violence? Ta-Nehisi Coates Thinks He Knows appeared first on The Stream.
Best of Enemies: New Documentary Pits Moral Relativism against Traditional Values
For my money, few public personalities of the past half century better epitomize thoughtful conservatism than the late William F. Buckley. Founder of National Review, author of countless columns and numerous books, and the possessor of a personality that had... The post *Best of Enemies*: New Documentary Pits Moral Relativism against Traditional Values appeared first on The Stream.
Lockheed, Raytheon To Develop Advanced Kill Vehicle Concepts
[image: Multi-Object Kill Vehicle]Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will develop concepts for a kill vehicle capable of taking out multiple objects simultaneously under study contracts from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency valued at $9.7 million each. The Multi-Object Kill Vehicle, or MOKV, consists of several miniaturized kill vehicles launched atop a single interceptor. It is considered a long-term technology that would be deployed around 2025 to address a key weakness of current missile defense technology: the inability to distinguish between missile warheads, and decoys and other ob... more »
Development Work Begins On New Buk Missile
[image: BUK-M1 (SA-17 Grizzly)]Almaz-Antey has begun development of next generation of the Buk medium-range advanced defense missile system. The Buk missile is capable of destroying tactical and strategic aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and other aerodynamic aircraft at any point in their range of operation, along with tactical ballistic and aircraft missiles, and smart air bombs in conditions of heavy enemy counter fire and radio jamming; as well as to attack water and ground surface contrast targets, according to the company website. "Almaz-Antey has given us the task of w... more »
U.S. Army helicopter makes 'hard landing' off Japan
Seven people were injured when a U.S. Army helicopter crashed on a ship during a training mission off Japan's southern island of Okinawa on Wednesday, the U.S. military in Japan said. The UH-60 was damaged when it made a "hard deck landing" on the USNS Red Cloud, about 20 miles east of Okinawa at about 1:45 p.m. local time. All 17 crewmembers aboard were rescued, Japan's Kyodo News service reported. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. The injured were taken to the U.S. Naval Hospital at Camp Foster, a U.S. Marine Corps camp on the island, authorities said. The c... more »
Rockwell Collins Delivers First Gen III F-35 Helmet-Mounted Display System
[image: F-35 Helmet]Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins executives commemorated the delivery of the first Gen III F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) Aug. 11, the companies said in a joint Aug. 12 release. In addition to the HMDS, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II demonstrator was on site at the Cedar Rapids headquarters of Rockwell Collins for Ernst to get a first-hand experience of “flying” the military’s most advanced fighter jet following the delivery ceremony. Rockwell Collins, through its joint venture, Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems L... more »
Taiwan unveils its biggest ever military drone
[image: NCSIST ASRD Drone]Taiwan unveiled the prototype of its largest ever military drone on Wednesday as it seeks to boost its defense forces in the face of a perceived threat from China. The sleek, white unmanned aircraft is designed for intelligence gathering and surveillance missions, according to the National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST), an arm of the Ministry of National Defense that is developing the drone. It is more than twice the size of any of the existing fleet of 32 “Sharp Kite” drones used by Taiwanese forces. Read more
China on a quest to develop VTOL aircraft technology: Sina Military
[image: Yak-141 Freestyle]China is working hard to develop a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for strategic and economic purposes, reports the Beijing-based Sina Military Network. Citing the Kanwa Defense Review, a Canada-based Chinese-language military magazine, the report said China is believed to have been developing VTOL technology for more than a decade already but appears to be another 15-20 years away from a finished product. Kanwa added that China has not openly sought technological assistance from Russia in this field or advocated jointly developing VTOL techno... more »
Corporations Allow Their Customers to Pick Up Their Costs? (The Massive Lakes On Which the Western United States Is Dependent Are Drying Up) Bob Dylan Addresses America’s 70-Year Nuclear Nightmare (USA Has Spent Over $5.5 Trillion on Nuclear Weapons With $1 Trillion More Scheduled) President Carter Fights Cancer
Dr. Roberts brings up the latest news on the unpleasant side of corporations dumping toxic waste into public lakes (and then hoping no one will take offense (or action against them)). Go Duke! (Did The EPA Intentionally Poison Animas River To Secure SuperFund Money?) The Social Cost of CapitalismPaul Craig RobertsAugust 11, 2015Few, if any, corporations absorb the full cost of their
August 12: I may add a supplement to this one...
The problem is that it's hard to write every day about a newspaper that is trivial and almost empty of either thought or information. So I might add a follow up to a recent commentary by the president of Mount Allison U. on education. _________________________________________________________________________________ Front page news is that a local woman has submitted a donut for a competition sponsored by a coffee chain, and has been accepted for the next round of the contest. A4 has a story that's a free ad for a new shoe store. And, of course, we have the usual who-gives-a-damn s... more »
2 Injured in Fire Aboard Aircraft Carrier in Atlantic
[image: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)]The Navy says two people were injured after a fire erupted aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while a fighter jet was undergoing refueling. The Navy says the Truman was underway in the Atlantic Ocean when an F/A-18C caught fire on the flight deck Tuesday night. The Navy says the fire was quickly extinguished but the aircraft's pilot ejected and landed on the flight deck. Read more
BAE Lands $130M Navy Destroyer Gun Update Contract
[image: 5''/62 caliber Mark 45 Mod 4 Naval gun]BAE Systems‘ U.S. subsidiary has been awarded a $130 million contract to update Mk 45 gun systems onboard the U.S. Navy’s destroyers. BAE Systems Inc. said Wednesday it will work to incorporate into the Mk 45 naval guns several Mod 4 configuration functions, such as new mount subsystems, a 62-caliber barrel, new control tools and a gun shield. The subsidiary will initially update six Mk 45 platforms and eventually overhaul four additional gun systems if the service branch exercises its option in 2016. Read more
Another piece in the BBC's vilifictaion of Israel
The BBC's bias against Israel is clearly documented and if we were allowed to read the Balen Report we would know that they know they are biased against Israel. So it was with little surprise that I read this article. The article is entitled 'Paris-Plages: Tel Aviv invite prompts Palestinian protests' and is by the BBC's long standing journalist Hugh Schofield. *I'll give it a quick fisking...* 'The holiday atmosphere along the River Seine will be severely tested on Thursday as friends and enemies of Israel take their respective beefs to the sandy esplanades of Paris-Plages.' *Well... more »
HMS Edinburgh sets sail for scrap in Turkey
A historic Navy destroyer yesterday left Britain for the last time to be sold for scrap in Turkey after a campaign to turn it into tourist attraction in Edinburgh ended in failure. It had been hoped that HMS Edinburgh, the last of the Royal Navy’s Type 42 destroyers, would find a new home in Leith. But after proposed costs for the venture were deemed too high, the ship – the largest in its class – was sold to a Turkish scrap merchant, a fate which befell her sister ships, HMS Manchester and HMS Liverpool. Read more
Russia's Iskander Missile Could Have First Foreign Buyer in Saudi Arabia
[image: 9K720 Iskander-M SRBM]Saudi Arabia may become the first foreign buyer of Russia's deadly Iskander-E missile system, Kommersant newspaper reported Wednesday in the wake of a meeting between the Russian and Saudi foreign ministers in Moscow, citing unidentified Russian defense industry sources. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir officially confirmed his country's interest in the Russian missiles at a press conference on Tuesday, and according to IHS Jane's 360 defense analysis group, the Saudis are interested in a wide variety of hardware, including new frigates for their ... more »
China Dreams of Blue-Water Navy in Recruitment Video
China’s navy sails the ocean blue, and its saucy ships are beauties. Their sailors are sober men and true, and attentive to their duty. That’s the steely image the Chinese navy is projecting in its latest clarion call for recruits—a slick video laying out Beijing’s ambitions of creating a powerful maritime force that can safeguard Chinese interests anywhere across the globe. The video, released late last week, comes as the People’s Liberation Army Navy gears up for a frontline role in President Xi Jinping’s increasingly assertive defense and foreign policy, marked by what antsy nei... more »
Iran to Equip Navy with New Missile Frigates, Destroyers
[image: IRIS Damavand (F 77)]Iran’s Navy has plans to bring a range of new equipment into service until March 2017, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced, saying that the homegrown military watercraft will transfix the world. During a recent visit to Shiraz Electronics Industries plant, Sayyari said the new naval gear include missile-launching warships, new destroyers, as well as squadrons of vessels and submarines, which will be launched until March 2017. “This major move, which signifies the Islamic Republic of Iran’s self-sufficiency in supplying the naval def... more »
USS Alexandria departs after early completion of overhaul
[image: Los Angeles class SSN]Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has completed an overhaul of the attack submarine USS Alexandria two weeks early and $9 million under budget. The Navy says it has a shortage of submarines, so it's important to minimize their time in dry dock. In this case, the overhaul was the fastest on a Los Angeles-class submarine in the Navy's history. The Alexandria and its crew of 13 officers and 120 enlisted sailors departed last week. It had arrived in October 2013. Read more
Royal Navy's £10billion submarine project at risk due to delays and overspending
[image: Astute class SSN]The £10billion project to create a fleet of seven Royal Navy submarines is in yet more troubled waters, a watchdog has warned. Its report on the Astute-class attack boats reveals costs are still rocketing. The subs have been plagued by a string of technical hitches and delays since the first vessel was ordered 18 years ago. And the mammoth project was expected to cost another £87.5million more than planned last year - up from £558.1million to £645.6million. The watchdog, the Major Projects Authority, has issued an amber/red alert, meaning there are major is... more »
Japan keen to build Soryu-class submarines entirely in Australia
[image: Soryu class SSK]With lobbying efforts intensifying ahead of the government’s decision on the new $20 billion fleet, executives from Mitsubishi and officials from the Japanese government met federal MPs from South Australia in Canberra on Tuesday. The delegation included Japanese ambassador Sumio Kusaka, general manager of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Izumi Ishii, and senior vice-president of Mitsubishi’s Integrated Defence and Space Systems, Noboru Flores, who has negotiated numerous defence contracts between the US and Japan. Under the government’s competitive evaluation pr... more »
Military Photo of the Day: August 13, 2015
A Kentucky National Guard soldier exits a landing zone marked by smoke during an air assault exercise at Camp Atterbury in Indiana on July 26, 2015. Thanks to this soldier for his service and to Staff Sgt. Scott Raymond for taking this photo!... The post Military Photo of the Day: August 13, 2015 appeared first on The Stream.
The key questions Jeremy Corbyn must answer per The Jewish Chronicle
Stephen Pollard has a must read article in the JC http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/142144/the-key-questions-jeremy-corbyn-must-answer The key questions and why Jeremy Corbyn should answer them are repeated here: 'If Mr Corbyn is not to be regarded from the day of his election as an enemy of Britain's Jewish community, he has a number of questions which he must answer in full and immediately. The JC asked him earlier this week to respond. No response has been forthcoming. 1. Did you donate, as alleged by its founder, to Deir Yassin Remembered (DYR), a group that publishes open ... more »
Ukraine On The Brink Of All Out War (Again)
*Bloomberg:* *Ukraine Says Attacks on Troops Intensify as Unrest Worsens* *Ukraine said pro-Russian militants intensified attacks on government troops overnight in a bid to win ground, a sign the recent surge in fighting is worsening.* Tensions in the 16-month conflict rose this week as the army reported renewed assaults on a village in the Donetsk region, an accusation the separatists deny. That prompted Ukraine to redeploy heavy artillery there that was removed under a February peace accord. The rebels, who control large swathes of the former Soviet republic’s easternmost regio... more »
Really Mr Peston?
This Robert Peston analysis of Jeremy Corbyn's economic policies http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33884836 contains this thought: 'Even so his opposition to this government's planned cuts to corporation and inheritance tax, and his muscular hatred of tax avoidance and evasion, are not the stuff of swivel-eyed Leninism. There are plenty of political moderates who question why, at a time of scarce resources, it is a priority for messrs Cameron and Osborne to give tax breaks to better-off dead people.' Is cutting inheritance tax really a tax break for dead people? Surely the only ... more »
Sphere Alliance Message #71We recognize HER.We are ready to TURN THE LIGHTS ON...
On Jul 22, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Denice wrote: Bill! Just got ... this. *We recognize HER. We are ready to TURN THE LIGHTS ON... * *And I saw ALLLLLL the SPHERES lighting up and sending energy to earth.......* My eyes are watering and my hands are shaking... and I have to run to work! In complete and utter AWE, Denice
Sphere Alliance Message #70CHINSE PORT DIASTER FALSE FLAG TO BLAME RUSSIANS, USA WAS TO BE BACKUP BLAME
On Aug 13, 2015, at 7:05 AM, Dedemmer wrote: What is the situation at the port in China? *THIS DEAR ONE was the FALSE FLAG that WE SPOKE of THE FIZZLER. * *THE INTENT is to BLAME THE RUSSIANS. THIS WILL NOT WORK. * *NOW, THE US IS ALSO WATCHING. THEY ARE THE SECOND SCAPEGOAT. * *YES the ACCIDENT HAPPENED. * *THERE ARE MANY ESSENCES LEAVING THAT REGION. THAT IS NOT A WORRY. THERE IS NO MORE THAT WILL COME FROM THIS INCIDENT. * *THE END, **THE SHOW. * *WE ARE SO READY and ALL IS APPROACHING THAT MOMENT OF NOW. * *END.* http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-33896292 ... more »
Affective or Effective? War Child’s Gamefication of Conflict Experience
Gamification is “is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges”, to borrow the course description from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Gamification MOOC. The approach has been used to try and improve employee productivity, facilitate risk prevention education (and […]
Use small and slow solutions
Here is one of twelve collages on The Permaculture Principles and how they might be applied, especially in the maritime Pacific Northwest. Concepts from David Holmgren's Essence of Permaculture. *Nine*. "Use small and slow solutions" Holmgren and Mollison began developing the Permaculture Principles in the era of publication of E. F. Schumacher's *Small is Beautiful: A Study Economics as if People Mattered*. Recommended, especially the chapter on "Buddhist economics." The Permaculturist is enjoined to consider edges and diversity partly because foraging is more sustainable th... more »
Hillary’s $350 Billion Plan to Make College Affordable Will Drive Up Tuition and Debt
If elected president, Hillary Clinton has promised to spend $350 billion to make college “more affordable.” The U.S. already has an $18 trillion debt (and growing by the day), but Clinton wants to add to it. That’s not affordable. Too... The post Hillary’s $350 Billion Plan to Make College Affordable Will Drive Up Tuition and Debt appeared first on The Stream.
Sphere Alliance Message #69 The Origin of REIKI HEALING WITH PURE LOVE ENERGY
MIKAO USUI - also known as DR USUI MOTO by the Sphere Alliance On Aug 13, 2015, at 1:53 AM, Denice wrote: 12 August 2015 I was wondering about Reiki this evening and was given a great detailed report. But I was at the grocery store and had to wait to come home and turn on the computer. *Can you share with me the nature and origins of Reiki?* *YES DEAR ONE. YOU ask the RIGHT QUESTION. FOR NOW is the TIME of ENERGY and FREQUENCY and MAGNETICS, is it not? * *THIS, THE ENERGY of the REIKI was called upon and “CREATED” as it were by and through the LOVE and the WILL of the Dr. USUI ...more »
What is Wrong with the EPA? A Rant
I wanted to title this post: "EPA: Environmental Terrorists" because of their LACK OF RESPONSE on the Colorado mine disaster that is POISONING the Animas River, which ends up in Lake Powell before emptying out into the COLORADO River. I didn't include that title because I still believe that there are many committed scientists and administrative staff who work for the EPA who want to protect the environment and human health. The problem is they are NO WHERE to be seen. Instead, we get to hear from lame and obviously cognitively impaired spokespeople who tell the media everything is... more »
Shutting Down The Blog Until The Fall
*Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your summer.* *Title: Five sections of the poem 'In Memoriam' (1850) by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Read by Ian Richardson. Source: Toddysfins. Date Published: August 30, 2008. Description:* 'In Memoriam' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892). With apologies for the audio disturbance in the first two sections. Sections read are: VII, XXII, XXX, CI and CXIX. From 'Six Centuries of Verse' (1984), Epiosode 12. *Title: Tennyson: In Memoriam. Source: brychar66. Date Published: July 26, 2012. Description:* Selections Read by Charles Bryant. ... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "Liquid Mind II: Slow World" (Full Album)
Liquid Mind, "Liquid Mind II: Slow World" (Full Album) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJneKrKbWTQ
A Star Is Born: Christopher Hucko -- Republican Candidate #18?
Photo by the Orland Park (IL) Police Dept. *"Man arrested for vibrator theft offers to show police his penis, before slamming Obama"* -- *a* *New York* Daily News *headline yesterday* *by Noah* I bet the above headline from the New York *Daily News* caught your eye. *What the hell?* you probably said. *What's next?* And I bet you want to read more, right? Here is Laurie Hanna's lead, possibly the dream lead of a newspaperperson's career: A Chicago man caught with a stolen vibrator in his underwear told cops he had no idea how the device got there, before stripping naked in his cel... more »
Rules for how to behave in Court
Whenever you are going to be in Court there are some basic rules you should follow. These rules apply in every Court regardless of whether you are going to be a witness or a party. The rules apply whether you are going to small claims court, traffic court, being a witness in divorce court or you are on trial for first degree murder. First, always tell the truth. This isn't just some goody-two shoes comment – it's very important to tell the truth. Lies will be caught out in a flash and once you are seen to have lied about something, even a small thing, nothing you say will have much ... more »
A Jewish Journalist’s Exclusive Look Inside Iran
Pasagardae, Iran — In the heart of Fars Province on Iran’s high desert plateau in the South, a stark and bare large limestone tomb juts out of the landscape. It’s in the middle of nowhere. But the understated burial place of... The post A Jewish Journalist’s Exclusive Look Inside Iran appeared first on The Stream.
Status Of Turbulent Times Show
I have been asked by many commentators about the status of the Turbulent Times show, that Whitewraithe and I have had to put on hold due to several, and some unforeseen, circumstances.... We are glad to say that many of the issues that forced us to take Turbulent Times off air have been resolved, and we are going to have Turbulent Times back on air very soon...... I will alert everyone when we have a brand new Turbulent Times scheduled, and I do want to thank everyone for their patience.... And as usual... More to come NTS **One other note: I have reluctantly decided to add "Ads... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“To the eye, this cosmic composition nicely balances the Bubble Nebula at the lower right with open star cluster M52. The pair would be lopsided on other scales, though. Embedded in a complex of interstellar dust and gas and blown by the winds from a single, massive O-type star, the Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is a mere 10 light-years wide. * Click image for larger size.* On the other hand, M52 is a rich open cluster of around a thousand stars. The cluster is about 25 light-years across. Seen toward the northern boundary of Cassiopeia, distance estimates for the Bubble Neb... more »
The Poet: Wendell Berry, "A Warning To My Readers"
*"A Warning To My Readers"* by Wendell Berry "Do not think me gentle because I speak in praise of gentleness, or elegant because I honor the grace that keeps this world. I am a man crude as any, gross of speech, intolerant, stubborn, angry, full of fits and furies. That I may have spoken well at times, is not natural. A wonder is what it is."
Chet Raymo, “A Momentary Stay”
*“A Momentary Stay”* by Chet Raymo “This from a review of Paul Muldoon's new book of poetry, "Maggot", by Nick Laird, in the June 23, 2010 "New York Review of Books". It seems Muldoon was heckled by an audience member who claimed that what he was reading wasn't poetry. Muldoon replied: "It doesn't come naturally to me to defend these things as poems. As a concept, I see it like this: the word "poetry," as you know, means "making," so these are constructs in the world…One is trying to construct something that will help us to make sense of things, and a construct, or building even, l... more »
"We Are Free..."
“The worst that could happen to us is that we have to die, and since that is already our unalterable fate, we are free; those who have lost everything no longer have anything to fear.” “Death is our eternal companion. It is always to our left, an arm’s length behind us. Death is the only wise adviser that a warrior has. Whenever he feels that everything is going wrong and he’s about to be annihilated, he can turn to his death and ask if that is so. His death will tell him that he is wrong, that nothing really matters outside its touch. His death will tell him, ‘I haven’t touched yo... more »
"Things We Don’t Want to Do: Outside the Comfort Zone"
*"Things We Don’t Want to Do: Outside the Comfort Zone"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Doing things we don't want to do, or that scare us, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow. Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may even begin to look for other tasks we’ve been avoidi... more »
“Ignorance Is Bliss”
*“Ignorance Is Bliss”* by Michael Brenner “Factual information is out of fashion. American society now devalues it. Subjective attitude and opinion are considered to be as worthy as accurate renderings of reality. Many wear their ignorance as a badge of honor. The ultimate freedom for them is to avoid needless bother in knowing the truth and distinguishing it from falsity. Some of this behavior is calculated and intentional; much of it is blind indulgence of convenience and prejudice. These behaviors are commonplace among our officials, politicians, commentariat, and the citizenry... more »
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The Economy: “Central Banks Are Beginning to Lose Control”
*“Central Banks Are Beginning to Lose Control”* by Phoenix Capital Research “Since 2008, the Keynesians running global Central Banks had always suggested that there was no problem too great for them to handle. They’d promised to do “whatever it takes,” to maintain the financial system and print the world back to growth. Thus far, we’d seen some pretty aggressive moves. The most aggressive was committed by the Bank of Japan, which announced a single QE program equal to 24% of Japanese GDP in April 2013. However, the SNB was the first Central Bank to actually reach the point at which... more »
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*$5.5M tax hike for flood protection slated for West Jefferson ballot Nov. 21 *
Landlord subsidies
The welfare weenies are slowly realising that the rent subsidy they pay to beneficiaries does little more than, guess what, go to subsidise higher rents – leaving landlords better off and beneficiaries as far behind the 8 ball as before. The euphemistically titled Ministry for Social Development has just released *a report* about this little-studied area. Based on the limited evidence available however, it concludes (their words): - *The literature review found evidence to support the contention that a proportion of demand-side housing subsidies is capitalised [sic] into ... more »
BREAKING NEWS: Massive Explosion in China- Nuclear? ... smells a lot like Yemen.
BREAKING NEWS!! This could be some serious shit my friends. Massive explosion in China, just east of Beijing at the port city of Tianjin. TWO explosions, one after the other. The first was reported by the official Chinese news as being the equivalent of 3 tons of TNT, followed by a second explosion that was much bigger, the equivalent of 21 tons of TNT. Does this sound familiar? This is exactly what was seen TWICE in Yemen in May: first blast, smaller, followed by a huge blast approximately 20-30 seconds later. The Yemen bombs in May were pony nukes- I sent the videos to se... more »
Susan B. Anthony List to Donald Trump: Planned Parenthood does Not Provide Comprehensive Health Care
Washington, D.C – This morning Susan B. Anthony List responded to Republican presidential contender Donald Trump after he repeated Planned Parenthood fallacies last night on Fox News. Trump considers himself pro-life, but said he supports federal funding for Planned Parenthood,... The post Susan B. Anthony List to Donald Trump: Planned Parenthood does Not Provide Comprehensive Health Care appeared first on The Stream.
Is Jeremy Corbyn The UK's Bernie Sanders?
As we mentioned yesterday, the right-of-center, Wall Street-owned New Dems are making a play to assert themselves within the Democratic congressional caucus. They are following in the footsteps of the Tony Blair New Labour wing of the UK's Labour Party, which took over the party but has more recently lost support by inching further and further right. The New Labour dominance may be ending, though. Labour Party leadership elections-- in the wake of the 2015 general election defeat and the subsequent resignation of Ed Miliband-- begin Friday (August 14) and close September 10. And th... more »
Q: Why the continuing controversy over the American Civil War?
Q: Why the continuing controversy over the American Civil War? A: Because, says Colonel Ty Seidule, Professor of History at the United States Military Academy at West Point, “many people don’t want to believe that the citizens of the southern states were willing to fight and die to preserve a morally repugnant institution.” That’s it right there. Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Please contact author for permission to republish: (organon at ihug.co.nz)
Quote of the Day: On inequality
*"So it is for the inequality alarmists. They don’t want to guide everyone to dry land. They want to drown the best swimmers."* ~ Don Watkins, from ‘Does Bernie Sanders Want Everyone to Be Poor?’ [Image: Enrique Ramos via Shutterstock.com] Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Please contact author for permission to republish: (organon at ihug.co.nz)
Editor's Note
I am travelling overseas for the next 12 days (boarding the flight now). Blogging will be light during this time, but I will try my best to post at least 10 - 15 stories per day.
The Bitter Truth Behind Aspartame
*Video - *Watch this special video about aspartame and discover the truth behind this toxic artificial sweetener. The post The Bitter Truth Behind Aspartame appeared first on Waking Times.
George Bush Sr. Said This to Monsanto in 1987, Ushering in the Era of GMO’s
*Nick Meyer* - These 7 words by Bush Sr. ushered in an era of irresponsibility with GMO's. The post George Bush Sr. Said This to Monsanto in 1987, Ushering in the Era of GMO’s appeared first on Waking Times.
Can America Cope with a Resurgence of Tropical Disease?
One rainy Friday morning in March 2015, Dr Laila Woc-Colburn saw two patients with neurocysticercosis (a parasitic infection of the brain) and one with Chagas disease, which is transmitted by insects nicknamed ‘kissing bugs’. Having attended medical school in her... The post Can America Cope with a Resurgence of Tropical Disease? appeared first on The Stream.
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