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North Korea's Propaganda Machine Uses Art To Showcase Alleged U.S. Atrocities During The Korean War
Flickr *Daily Mail:* *Horrifying portraits of American soldiers torturing women with pliers and murdering babies are used for propaganda by North Korea as posters created by Kim Jong-il's regime are displayed in public* * Paintings believed to be from 2005 claim to depict atrocities by Americans during the Korean War * Propaganda art shows Americans torturing women by removing their teeth and savagely killing men * Believed that some of these painting are displayed in the Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities * Museum in town 70 miles from capital commemorates alleged killing ... more »
Picture Of The Day
A member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) walks through debris on the eastern frontline of Raqqa on September 25, 2017. Syrian fighters, backed by US forces. AFP *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Photos: US backed Syrian militia reclaim Raqqa as IS mounts last stand *(Hindustan Times).
Official US Citizens Advisory Board Recommends Against the Import of German High Level Nuclear Waste For Processing and Dumping
Germany needs to make up its mind. If it wants the US to become its nuclear dumping ground then it … Continue reading →
Elite Syrian Army units head to west Deir Ezzor to drive back ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) elite forces departed from the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate to western Deir Ezzor after suffering several setbacks to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terror organization. According to a military report, units from the Tiger Forces departed from Qomhana in northern Hama to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS unwilling to give up Deir Ezzor without a fight
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) proved on Thursday that they were not ready to give-up the Deir Ezzor Governorate without a fight, as their forces launched a powerful offensive against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies in the western part of the province. ISIS began the offensive, Thursday, by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US servicemen seem ‘completely safe’ in areas controlled by Daesh: Russian MoD
According to the Defense Ministry’s aerial photographs showing north of the Syrian town of Deir ez-Zor, US servicemen appeared to feel “completely safe” in the areas controlled by terrorists. Moscow hopes that the actions of the US-led coalition against the Daesh terrorist group (banned in numerous countries), are in accordance with their stated objectives, Maria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia hails Syria’s efforts to create comfortable conditions for Kurds
Moscow hails Damascus’s intention to conduct a dialogue with Syria’s Kurdish population over self-government issues, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing on Thursday. Moscow, she said, has taken note of Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem’s statement to the effect Damascus “is prepared to discuss self-government affairs with Syrian Kurds after the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Has Putin Checkmate The U.S. In Syria?
Russian President Putin. TASS *Anna Borshchevskaya, Forbes*: *How Putin Checkmated The US In Syria* September 30 will mark the two year anniversary of Moscow’s intervention in Syria that saved Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from an eminent collapse. Assad is largely responsible for one of the worst humanitarian tragedies since World War II. Today, in no small part thanks to Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has emerged in the strongest position since massive uprisings swept the country in March 2011. Iran and its proxy Hezbollah have done much to prop up Assad in the last six... more »
Motives and Motivation
I generally work to avoid ascribing motives, good or bad, to other people for a simple reason. I’m rarely certain of my own motives … so how could I know anyone else’s motives? This question has arisen because I’m about to put to sea again. I’m first mate on another boat delivery, this time from…
Why Do Millennials Hate The Democratic Party Almost As Much As They Hate The Republican Party?
Yesterday while I was getting dressed, I switched on MSNBC and saw Maryland Wall Street whore and DSCC chair Chris Van Holland being interviewed.A little background MSNBC didn't provide: *•* Panicked that stalwart progressive Donna Edwards might be elected, last year the banksters financed Van Hollen's successful primary race against her for the Senate, giving him $3,306,869, more than any other non-incumbent from either party. *•* The Finance sector has given Van Hollen $4,932,470 in bribes since he was first elected to Congress in 2002. *•* Van Hollen has worked very hard to mak... more »
Making Protests a Flag Issue Exposes True Colors
The nation is witnessing battle lines being drawn in relation to racism, White supremacy and various other social issues not seen in America since the 1960s.
Dollar General Latest Business Offering Tuition Reimbursement
As part of a growing trend among businesses seeking to attract and retain dedicated talent, Dollar General announced that employees will be eligible for a tuition reimbursement program covering all or much of the cost of attending an online degree program at Bellevue University.
Fresno State President Takes Pride in Identifying With Students
Like many of the students he currently serves at Fresno State, President Joseph I. Castro was the first in his family to go to college.
Southern Cal Celebrates Quality of Its Freshman Class
About a month into the school year, the University of Southern California touts its freshman class as its brightest, most engaged and most diverse ever.
Committee Probing U. of Rochester Sexual Harassment Claim Expanded
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A committee investigating complaints that the University of Rochester mishandled sexual harassment allegations against a professor is expanding. The university on Thursday announced that a graduate student and faculty member will be added. The committee was formed earlier this month to oversee an investigation into a federal complaint filed by several faculty […]
10 Teachers Seek No-confidence Vote on Doane University President
LINCOLN, Neb. — Ten faculty members have called for a no-confidence vote in the leadership of the Doane University president. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that a letter submitted to the faculty council Tuesday asks Doane’s teachers for a formal vote stating they do not support President Jacques Carter. He’s in his seventh year leading […]
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules University of Louisville Board Issue Moot
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Supreme Court won’t say if Republican Gov. Matt Bevin broke the law when he ousted the University of Louisville’s governing board last year, prompting the governor and his chief political rival to both claim victory. Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear said Bevin’s order broke the law and sued him in […]
Con Man Steals Spotlight as Informant in College Hoops Probe
NEW YORK — A con man named Louis Martin “Marty” Blazer III may have failed in his scheme to make low-budget movies with money swiped from pro athletes, but he has now succeeded in stealing part of the spotlight in a scandal that has shaken college basketball to its core. Federal authorities revealed this week […]
Daily Caller Posts Video of Jewish Journalist Saying ‘Chutzpah’ While Hava Nagila Plays
The conservative website later deleted the video, which allegedly aimed to highlight journalist Glenn Thrush's laudable pronunciation of the word.
They Look Unusually Suspect to Me
Are Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, and John McCain really the best the Rethuglicans can do? A very special tip of the hat to armadillo!
Russia And Turkey Agree To Work Together To End The War In Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, September 28, 2017. Putin later said the two agreed to conditions designed to end the war in Syria. Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS *Newsweek:* *Russia Says Syria War Will End Soon With Help From Turkey* Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed to de facto conditions necessary for ending a war between opposing factions they support in Syria. Putin's announcement cam... more »
My radicalized Tee Shirts
so this is a start and a place to put stuff. These images can be found on cafepress which I’m not yet expert in using. Some things are easier than others.
The Continuing Fabrication of History……….
Louis Hissink at The Continuing Fabrication of History………. – Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 2 hours ago
History is essentially codified memories as either written or, just as powerfully, as oral traditions. Humans seem to have developed a fascination with history and in our Western Culture the beliefs associated with the Abrahamic religions are the ruling paradigms. Gunnar Heinsohn offered a pertinent explanation for the development of religion from the natural catastrophes … Continue reading The Continuing Fabrication of History……….
Russia Bought “Black Lives Matter” Ads, Fomenting Unrest
[image: russia-bought-black-lives-matter-ads-fomenting-unrest] Presumably in an effort to fan the flames of racial division and undermine national unity in America, a Russian government-linked “troll farm” has just been exposed for reportedly buying Facebook ads on behalf of the so-called “Black Lives Matter” movement. According to CNN, which admittedly is not a reliable source, the Russian ad buys specifically targeted areas that were already facing massive racial and political unrest fueled primarily by fake news from establishment media organs and hatred pushed by establishment r... more »
Antifa: New Documentary by Trevor Loudon Pulls Off the Mask
[image: antifa-new-documentary-by-trevor-loudon-pulls-off-the-mask] New Zealander Trevor Loudon has done it again, producing an extraordinary, hard-hitting, timely documentary about a subject crucially important to America’s survival.
Pregnant Smoker Complains About Construction Noise?
A infamously viral newspaper photograph shows a pregnant woman smoking a cigarette and complaining about the effects of construction noise on her unborn child.
Is The U.S. Miltiary Industrial Complex Dying?
*War Zone/The Drive:* *This Video About The Navy's Decaying Shipyards Makes Its 355 Ship Goal Seem Laughable* The Navy has continued to prioritize procurement over the ability to maintain the fleet it already has. We have often talked about the Pentagon's chronic disinterest in taking care of and making ready for combat the weapons it already has before buying new and even more costly ones. This culture of prioritization of procurement of new hardware over the readiness and maintenance of hardware has improved somewhat under Defense Secretary Mattis, but it still remains a loomi... more »
Solar lies
Wind and solar are in the subsidy business, not the electricity business.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Palpitations
Does your heart race, skip, or do flip-flops? As a cardiologist, I have consulted to thousands with this complaint, often labeled as palpitations. You can feel these heart palpitations in your throat, chest and neck too. Sometimes, they are dangerous. Most of the time they are not. Palpitations can be a sign of heart disease. […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Palpitations appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Numbness and Tingling
Feet feel numb? Fingers tingling? If so, you are not alone. This is a common complaint, and it’s one that can be addressed with the right attention and care. Numbness can cause you to lose feeling in parts of your body. It may cause you to feel tingly all over, like you are being pricked […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Numbness and Tingling appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Osteoporosis
Your bones are like other parts of your body – alive and constantly growing. Some bone cells dissolve and some grow to replace them in a process called remodeling. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones and for people with this condition, bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone. This causes bones to become […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Osteoporosis appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Memory Loss
Memory loss affects millions of people. Whether it is you or a loved one, the emotional and physical impact of memory loss, often called dementia, is tremendous. It might be occasional forgetfulness or loss of short-term memory but if it interferes with daily life, it can be quite frustrating. The good news is, you can […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Memory Loss appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Irritable Bowel
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is recently recognized diagnosis that doesn’t get the respect from mainstream doctors. Lacking the inflammation of disorders such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS is none-the-less very common and very uncomfortable. Symptoms include a vague abdominal discomfort and constipation, diarrhea, or alternations between the two. Millions are suffering, but there is […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Irritable Bowel appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Muscle Ache
Most of us have experienced muscle aches at some point. This is a common complaint, but the good news is, generally an easy fix. Fortunately, the scary health problems are not common with muscle aches. But you should know that there are some nasty diagnoses with muscle aches as symptoms, including inflammatory and immune-related muscle […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Muscle Ache appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Insomnia
Poor sleep, known as insomnia, affects millions of people. It’s a sleep disorder with a variety of symptoms. All are characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Insomnia can be classified in two ways: Primary means there are sleep problems not associated with any other symptom. Secondary means that another health condition or substance is […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Insomnia appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Low Libido
You are not alone. Lots of people suffer from low libido. Men and women. There are many causes of a low sex drive and – best of all – there are many natural ways to cure it. What Causes Low Libido? Physical and psychological factors can cause a low sex drive. Sometimes it’s both. Science […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Low Libido appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Swollen Ankles
As a cardiologist, swollen ankles and legs are a common complaint in my office. People may come into my office with swollen ankles, but they don’t leave with them. We provide solutions. Swollen ankles are usually not a cause for concern, especially if you’ve been standing or walking for long periods. But feet or ankles that […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Swollen Ankles appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Why the B-2 Stealth Bomber Might Be America's Most Dangerous Weapon
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* The ultimate killer? The B-2 Spirit is one of three strategic heavy bombers in U.S. Air Force service. Originally conceived to infiltrate the Soviet air-defense network and attack targets with nuclear weapons, over the decades its mission has grown to include conventional precision attack. The B-2 is the most advanced bomber in U.S. service, and the only one of three types that still carries nuclear gravity bombs. In the late 1970s, the administration of President Jimmy Carter opposed the high-speed B-1A bomber as a waste of government money. Car... more »
Operation Unthinkable: Britain's Secret Plan to Invade Russia in 1945
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Could this have really happenned? In the spring of 1945, Winston Churchill asked his military chiefs to prepare a secret plan. That was nothing new. The hyper-energetic Churchill was always coming up with plans, some clever and some crazy. But this plan was beyond all that. Winston Churchill wanted a plan for Britain to invade the Soviet Union. In early 1945, America was focused on finishing off Germany and then taking down Japan. But Churchill's gaze beheld a darkness descending upon Europe. What would happen with a Red Army occupying its heart... more »
China’s New J-20 Stealth Fighter Has Officially Entered Service
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* But can it take on America's best? China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter has officially entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). “China's latest J-20 stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service, according to Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday,” reads a September 28 press release posted on the Chinese Ministry of National Defense website in conjunction with the official state news agency *Xinhua*. “The flight tests are being conducted as scheduled, Wu said a... more »
Is H. R. McMaster's Worldview Compatible with the President's?
*Daniel L. Davis* *Politics, North America* [image: National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster attends a news briefing at the White House in Washington] Though McMaster has a wealth of knowledge of military affairs, evidence suggests his worldviews sharply diverges from Trump’s at critical points. National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster made a rare public appearance at the September 25 Institute for the Study of War security conference, during which time he explained what he saw as his primary job. “We’re there to serve the president and help him to advance his ag... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Serenity”
Liquid Mind, “Serenity” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq4qmtVVIM
U.S. Senator Blames Russian Internet Trolls For Stirring Passions On The NFL
U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) smiles after he was ceremonially sworn-in by Vice President Joseph Biden in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington January 6, 2015. REUTERS/Larry Downing *Reuters:* *Senator says Russian internet trolls stoked NFL debate* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. senator on Wednesday said Russian internet trolls, seeking to polarize Americans, helped fuel a debate ignited by President Donald Trump over whether NFL players should have the right to kneel during the national anthem. The assertion, made by Republican James Lankford, comes as congres... more »
Trump's Swampy Cabinet Is Even More Disliked By Voters Than He Is
The latest Morning Consult poll for *Politico* asked participants what they think of each Trump Regime cabinet member. First they asked if the voter approves or disapproves of Señor Trumpanzee himself: *•* Strongly approve- 22% *•* Somewhat approve- 21% *•* Somewhat disapprove- 15% *•* Strongly disapprove- 39% So a majority-- 54%-- disapproves. When asked who they would vote for in the 2018 midterm elections for Congress were held today, 42% said a Democrat and 38% said a Republican. Then they tested top level members of the Regime. Most of the are operating under the radar and th... more »
Moscow Trolls Are Back? US Media Accuses Russian ‘Internet Folks’ of Sowing ‘Political Chaos in US’
RT Published on Sep 28, 2017 Russian trolls have been accused by the US media of infiltrating Facebook to sow chaos in America. RT’s Caleb Maupin reports. end
‘Year Late & Bad Info’: California Says DHS Falsely Accused Russia of Hacking Its Voting Systems
RT Published on Sep 28, 2017 It appears that in its eagerness to accuse Russian hackers of meddling in the US presidential election, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wrongly claimed California’s election systems had been breached. end
Gravitational Wave GW170814 Hits Earth
Three detectors tracking gravitational waves emitted by a merger of two black holes have brought science a little closer to locating a gravitational wave's birthplace in space. Gravitational waves are ripples in space and time created when two massive, compact objects such as black holes merge. The new detections were made on August 14, 2017 by two gravitational-wave detectors in the United States - Hanford and Livingston at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), operated by Caltech and MIT - and by the Virgo Gravitational-Wave Observatory in Italy. This ... more »
Did Jared Kushner Register to Vote in New York as a Woman?
The New York City Board of Elections has said that their computer system is to blame for a mix-up over Jared Kushner’s gender in New York’s voter rolls.
Open letter re recent dishonest and misleading advice from AEMO
28th September 2017 Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Minister for the Environment & Energy PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Minister Open letter re recent dishonest and misleading advice from AEMO You recently received a report from AEMO (Advice to Commonwealth Government on Dispatchable Capacity) which rivals the earlier report by Dr Finkel in its total aversion to explaining what lies behind the electricity security and price calamity being inflicted on the Australian people. However, the AEMO report differs from Dr Finkel’s in a couple of signif... more »
FBI Agents Didn’t Think Reality Winner Was Spy—Yet Government Is Prosecuting Her Like One
FBI agents did not think Reality Winner was a "big bad mastermind prolific spy," yet the government is prosecuting her under the Espionage Act. The post FBI Agents Didn’t Think Reality Winner Was Spy—Yet Government Is Prosecuting Her Like One appeared first on Shadowproof.
This story about Donald Trump refusing to help a dying man at Mar a Lago essentially sums up his presidency.
Trump was afraid to help a dying man at Mar-a-Lago because he was bleeding https://t.co/3SXrwziabU pic.twitter.com/jxgesI2FJz — Justin Miller (@justinjm1) September 28, 2017 There you go. Why would Trump care about a protester being killed in Charlottesville? About people being denied health care in this country? Or about American citizens dying in Puerto Rico? He simply doesn't care. And if he is so heartless that he can even turn away when somebody is dying right in front of him. Then how can any American really believe he would care about them? (Here is the original article.)
Is Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Alive? ISIS Releases Undated Audio Of Him Vowing To Continue The Fight
CBS *Reuters*: *Islamic State's Baghdadi, in undated audio, urges militants to keep fighting* CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi exhorted followers on Thursday to stand fast and keep fighting in his first purported audio communication in almost a year during which his jihadist group lost much of its self-proclaimed “caliphate”. The audio, partly dedicated to religious scriptures, came after several reports Baghdadi had been killed. His last recording was in November 2016, two weeks after the start of the battle to recapture the city of Mosul from Islamic ... more »
Setbacks continue for ISIS as Syrian Army troops liberate 2 more towns in east Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 A.M.) – The Islamic State’s offensive in Deir Ezzor may have dominated the news on Thursday, but it is their big losses across central Syria that have caused the most damage. With their backs against the wall in eastern Hama, the Islamic State suffered series of setbacks inside the Salamiyah District, as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Deir ez-Zor City will be liberated within a week: Syrian officer
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:35 P.M.) – Heavy clashes continued in Deir ez-Zor, Wednesday, as Syrian government forces battled fighters of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL). Ibrahim, an officer in the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) described the ongoing clashes, saying: “Every day there is combat. They’ll use heavy weapons from range, or they’ll try to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army crosses Euphrates River northeast of Deir Ezzor into ISIS-held turf
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:15 A.M.) – While ISIS unleashes everything it has in a massive offensive on the government-held highway between Palmyra and Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is steadily expanding a second bridgehead northeast of Deir Ezzor city. Brand new footage released by Hezbollah’s media wing shows government forces bringing armored vehicles safely […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Infamous terrorist leader sentenced to death in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) -The Permanent Military Tribunal of Lebanon, chaired by Major General Hussein Abdullah, has sentenced to death the infamous terrorist leader, Ahmad Al-Assir, the National News Agency (NNA) reported on Thursday. Assir was accused of playing a part in the Abra incident, with resulted in the death of 18 Lebanese Army soldiers. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS on the outs in central Syria as SAA troops liberate more ground
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their march through the Islamic State’s east Homs pocket tonight, liberating another two towns from the terrorist group’s grips. Led by elements of the 18th Tank Division and 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army advanced from recently liberated Shuwayha towards the towns of Al-Sheha […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan greets Putin ahead of bilateral talks in Ankara – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:50 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential palace in Ankara, Thursday. The presidents are expected to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as the fight against terrorism and the current situation in the Middle East, with a particular focus […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian medics deliver urgent medical supplies to maimed children in Deir ez-Zor *GRAPHIC*
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 A.M.) – Personnel from the Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria medical delivered a batch of urgently needed medical supplies to hospital patients in Deir Ez-Zor, Thursday, as Syrian government forces continue battling fighters of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) in the city. Medics delivered medical supplies to the wounded, mostly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS’s Al-Baghdadi resurfaces alive and well
ISIS publishes long recording by Al-Baghdadi, refuting Russian claims ISIS leader was killed in an air strike More The post ISIS’s Al-Baghdadi resurfaces alive and well appeared first on The Duran.
Erdogan welcomes “dear friend” Putin to Turkey as both countries show unity over Middle East
Turkey's pivot to Eurasia is in full swing. More The post Erdogan welcomes “dear friend” Putin to Turkey as both countries show unity over Middle East appeared first on The Duran.
Media Advisory: Lt. Gov. Patrick to speak at TPPF on Monday about regulatory reform
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By Texas Public Policy Foundation After eight years of bureaucratic red tape put forward by Washington, D.C., the Trump Administration has made dramatic progress minimizing and eliminating burdensome and ineffective federal regulations that have slowed economic growth.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- Spetember 28, 2017
*Uri Friedman, The Atlantic:* *How to Tell If North Korea and America Are Actually Headed to War* *Watch what Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un do, not just what they say.* There are moments—like when the American president threatens to “totally destroy” the nation of North Korea and its raving mad “Little Rocket Man” of a leader, while the North Koreans suggest they’ll retaliate against this “declaration of war” from a “mentally deranged U.S. dotard” by downing U.S. military planes and exploding a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean—when one gets the distinct impression that the Uni... more »
How America Is Losing the Battle for the South China Sea
*Bill Bray* *Security, Asia* [image: The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Pinckney (DDG 93), and USS Dewey (DDG 105) steam the South China sea behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)] Washington should step up its efforts to make Beijing pay a more serious price for such a flagrant disrespect for international law. What a difference a year makes. In late summer 2016, there was some hope the July 2016 UN Permanent Court of Arbitration’s ruling in favor of the Philippine interpretation of the UN Convention on the La... more »
Trump's Expanded Drone Wars
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Middle East* [image: A man walks past a graffiti, denouncing strikes by U.S. drones in Yemen, painted on a wall in Sanaa, Yemen] The public needs more information in order to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and cost of a targeted killing program that has been and remains a central tool in U.S. counterterrorism policy. Throughout U.S. history, presidents have been known to blame their predecessors if things in the country aren’t going particularly well. To explain away America’s awful economic outlook in 2009 and the slow economic recovery ... more »
Why China Will Never Crackdown on North Korea
*Joseph A. Bosco* *Security, Asia* [image: BRICS leaders attend the BRICS summit in Xiamen, China] Beijing is content sticking with its erratic buffer ally, Western concerns aside. This has been a potentially momentous week in U.S.-China relations, particularly as they relate to the growing threat of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. In his address before the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump used unusually direct and powerful language in warning Pyongyang that it would be “completely destroyed” if it precipitates a conflict with the United States or its... more »
The Small-State Survival Guide to Foreign Policy Success
*Sverrir Steinsson, Baldur Thorhallsson* *Security, Europe* [image: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley attends the United Nations Human Rights Council] Small states are more likely to be perceived as neutral, trustworthy and compliant value-creators in negotiations. The international system is full of small states. The number of small states swelled in the twentieth century, with the end of both World Wars, the decolonization process in the 1960s and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. More than half of the member-states of the United Nations have a populati... more »
things i heard at the library: an occasional series: #25
A customer approaches the information desk, hopping mad. "You must kick this man out of the library! You must make him leave!" I immediately get up and come around the desk, immediately on high alert, thinking, call security, call 911. "What's going on?" She leads me to the offending man: "He is sleeping! In the library!" I relax. Me: "That's all right. That's not against our code of conduct." We reach the man. He is asleep. That is all. Mean customer: "You allow this? You allow a homeless person to sleep in the library? That's disgusting!" Me: "As long as he's not bothering anyone... more »
Next he’ll want a Cone of Silence
From TALKING POINTS MEMO: The Environmental Protection Agency is spending $24,570 to build a “privacy booth” for the agency’s chief, Scott Pruitt, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. Original poster (titled It’s for You) The EPA, according to the Washington Post, requested a … Continue reading →
Darkness Falls in Cambodia
This Bridging the Gap post is by BTG co-director Naazneen H. Barma, who also serves as Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School. Hun Sen, the longtime leader of Cambodia, has used almost every tool in the authoritarian playbook to consolidate his grip on power over the past three decades. Things […]
Government vs. NFL: Organization May Be Forced to Return Paid Patriotism Funds Again
By Aaron Kesel Amid the kneeling protest during the national anthem, the NFL may be forced to return taxpayers’ funds. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) on Tuesday called... more »
How a Foreign Policy of Empire Building Will Destroy the United States
By Vin Armani In this video, Vin Armani interviews Scott Horton, the author of Fool’s Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, about how... more »
6-Year-Old Boy Reprimanded for Taking Knee at School During Pledge—He Didn’t Have a Permit
By Matt Agorist Wesley Chapel, FL — Patriotism, in the ostensible land of the free, is no longer measured by how much freedom you fight... more »
Duping Americans And Wasting Taxpayers’ Money
By Catherine J. Frompovich I don’t know about you, but the brouhaha going on about “national pride” prior to sporting events, e.g., football games in... more »
Smart Billboards Target Individual Motorists and Spy on License Plates and Cellphones
By MassPrivateI Editor’s Note: This is the Minority Report world we have entered. Please also see the article by Nicholas West which covers the use... more »
As Sanctions on North Korea Ramp Up, War on Cryptocurrencies Heats Up
By Stefan Gleason The dangerous provocations between North Korea and the United States haven’t yet escalated enough to rattle financial markets. The U.S. stock market... more »
Syria – What Happens Next?
By Chris Kanthan The most consequential war in recent decades is coming to an end. Future historians may cast the Syrian war as the Waterloo... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Point your telescope toward the high flying constellation Pegasus and you can find this expanse of Milky Way stars and distant galaxies. Centered on NGC 7814, the pretty field of view would almost be covered by a full moon. NGC 7814 is sometimes called the Little Sombrero for its resemblance to the brighter more famous M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. *Click image for larger size.* Both Sombrero and Little Sombrero are spiral galaxies seen edge-on, and both have extensive central bulges cut by a thinner disk with dust lanes in silhouette. In fact, NGC 7814 is some 40 million light-years... more »
X22 Report, “The Cracks In The Economy Are Getting Bigger, It's About To Break Apart”
X22 Report, “The Cracks In The Economy Are Getting Bigger, It's About To Break Apart" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmnsxPSTvA4 *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The World Is About To Change And Most Are Completely Unaware Of This Fact” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkPbwTZ7Z0
"So Tell Me..."
"In a room sit three great men, a king, a priest, and a rich man with his gold. Between them stands a sellsword, a little man of common birth and no great mind. Each of the great ones bids him slay the other two. ‘Do it,' says the king, ‘for I am your lawful ruler.' ‘Do it,' says the priest, ‘for I command you in the names of the gods.' ‘Do it,' says the rich man, ‘and all this gold shall be yours.' So tell me- who lives and who dies?" - George R.R. Martin
World News Briefs -- September 28, 2017 (Evening Edition)
A South Korean soldier stands guard at the truce village of Panmunjom, South Korea, September 28, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji *Reuters:* *South Korea expects more provocative acts by North Korea in mid-October* SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea expects more provocative acts by North Korea next month, to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of the North Korean communist party and China’s all-important Communist Party Congress. During a meeting with President Moon Jae-in on Thursday, national security adviser Chung Eui-yong said he expected Pyongyang to act around Oct. 10 and 18,... more »
Repealing the Jones Act Would Pit Trump against Economic Nationalists
*Curt Mills* *Politics, North America* [image: A stack of shipping containers are pictured in the Port of Miami] So far, the Jones Act has survived all attempts to bury it at sea. Amid the hurricane devastation in Puerto Rico, Sen. John McCain is renewing his call to scrap the Jones Act, a Progressive era act of protectionism designed to bolster U.S. shipping interests that arose out of national security concerns. In 1920, only two years after the end of World War I, German submarines remained fresh in lawmakers’ minds. Today, however, critics are complaining that the law is exac... more »
Disney’s ‘Hocus Pocus’ Remake (Not Sequel) in the Works
A made-for-television reboot of the popular movie is coming to the Disney Channel.
Did a U.S. Veteran Influence Kaepernick’s ‘Take a Knee’ Protest of Police Brutality?
Ex-Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer confirmed he convinced the quarterback to "take a knee," rather than sit, during the national anthem.
Can the 'Big Six' Keep Tax Reform From Being Deep-Sixed?
[image: can-the-big-six-keep-tax-reform-from-being-deep-sixed] There are plenty of options for lawmakers to start the negotiation process for a much lower corporate tax rate than 20 percent. In fact, with a sharp scalpel and political courage, you could throw in some good tax reforms on the individual side, too.
DHS Secretary Approves Waiver of Jones Act, Easing Hurricane Aid Shipments to Puerto Rico
[image: dhs-secretary-approves-waiver-of-jones-act-easing-hurricane-aid-shipments-to-puerto-rico] Acting DHS Secretary Elaine Duke approved a waiver of the Jones Act, which will allow the shipment of emergency relief supplies to Puerto Rico on foreign ships.
Costs of Immigration Greater Than FAIR Survey Shows
[image: costs-of-immigration-greater-than-fair-survey] The FAIR survey does an excellent job in making the case that illegal immigration costs Americans more than they receive in taxes from illegal aliens, but it fails to address other non-fiscal costs.
Tax-reform Plan Called “Tremendous” by Trump, “Fake Math” by Schumer
[image: tax-reform-plan-called-tremendous-by-trump-fake-by-schumer] President Trump called the tax-reform plan released Wednesday "tremendous," while Democrats were predictably critical, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it "fake math."
Jill Stein is starting to sound more and more like Donald Trump.
Courtesy of Vanity Fair: *Amid the ever-expanding investigations into the Russian government’s interference in the presidential election, some Democrats have called for Stein to appear before Congress to testify under oath about her Kremlin ties. “We’re certainly interested in any efforts the Russians made to influence our election,” Adam Schiff, the top-ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, told Politico. “There have been public reports, I think, that Jill Stein was also in Russia attending the RT function, so we’re going to need to look at any efforts the Russians... more »
"The Value of Doing Nothing"
*"The Value of Doing Nothing"* by Franklin Sanders "Nothing from nothing leaves nothing You gotta have something if you wanna be with me… Don't you remember I told ya, I'm a soldier In the war on poverty, yeah." - Billy Preston & Bruce Fisher, "Nothing from Nothing,” 1974 "When Hannibal crossed the Alps, invaded Italy and inflicted a disastrous defeat on the Romans at Lake Trasimene in 217 B.C. the Romans had their backs to the wall. They elected Quintus Fabius Maximus dictator, unchallengeable general of all their armies, and he immediately got busy doing - nothing. He knew that Ha... more »
Natural Treatment Remedies for Fatigue
Most of us know what it’s like to feel tired. But when you are constantly suffering from a lack of energy and fatigue, it’s time to get some solutions. With fatigue, on-going and unrelenting exhaustion is a constant. Millions of people are tired of being tired…and they want answers. We will teach you that the […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Fatigue appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Did your doctor tell you that your blood pressure was high? If so, you are not alone. Often called hypertension, high blood pressure is a common diagnosis for millions of people. Tragically, high blood pressure is increasing in children. Your blood vessels are tubes filled with blood. The blood volume exerts a force (or pressure) […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for High Blood Pressure appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Dry Skin
Scaling, cracking and itching come with dry skin, making it an uncomfortable condition. As a doctor with a busy office practice, I see this daily. The patient doesn’t even have to complain. I can see the dry, flaky skin myself. Skin health comes from the inside out. We need to heal the inside to make […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Dry Skin appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Headache
We have all had them, but headaches are ruining the lives of so many people. It does not have to be that way and your do not have to suffer. Doctors are not quite sure the actual cause of the symptoms of headaches, but they sure aren’t short on labels to describe different types of headaches. From […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Headache appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for High Cholesterol
Have you been told your cholesterol is high and you need to take a drug? Cholesterol lowering drugs are dispensed like candy at the doctor’s office. Turn on the TV or radio and you are assured to hear a commercial about cholesterol dangers and why you need a drug to lower your numbers. Even your […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for High Cholesterol appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Asthma
When it comes to chronic breathing problems, asthma is at the top of the list. Airway inflammation causes a restriction in the breathing tubes. This in turn creates symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath, among others. When triggers come in contact with the airways of an asthmatic, inflammation fills the airways, and they become […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Asthma appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Chest Pain
Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people see a cardiologist. There are a variety of causes of chest pain, and of course, some can be life-threatening. Most people immediately associate chest pain with a heart attack. And chest pain is not something you want to ignore. But chest pain has many possible […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Chest Pain appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Why Brain Hacking with Smart Drugs May Not Be So Genius
*Christina Sarich* - The popularity of nootropics is exploding in spite of their risks. The post Why Brain Hacking with Smart Drugs May Not Be So Genius appeared first on Waking Times.
Extremely random thoughts
Nick Robinson has spoken. It's actually sounds like quite an interesting speech. (Other takes can be found here and here). Of course, Nick thinks the BBC is pretty much getting it about right and that the BBC is much 'greater' and much more 'super' (one for Reggie Perrin fans) than mean, dodgy old social media, but he also cites an old Steve Hewlett programme on Channel 4 that deliberately set out to shine the spotlight on voices that go against the liberal consensus and suggests that the BBC might pursue that route. It sounded excellent. A much greater plurality of voices is ce... more »
US To Deploy 'Strategic' Military Assets Near The Korean Peninsula Starting This Year
*The Guardian*: *US promises to deploy 'strategic' military assets near Korean peninsula* Chung Eui-yong, senior South Korean security adviser, says deployment of hardware could start this year as tensions rise between Trump and North Korea The US has promised to deploy more “strategic” military assets near the Korean peninsula as tensions rise with North Korea, a senior South Korean security adviser has said. Chung Eui-yong, the head of the National Security Office in Seoul, said the deployment of US hardware could start as early as this year. “The US has pledged to expand the ... more »
Will The Anti-Trump/Anti-Ryan Tsunami Be High Enough To Reach Into West Virginia?
Many years ago People for the American Way chose me-- and Rob Reiner-- for Spirit of Liberty Awards. I was gobsmacked at the unexpected honor. The head of the PFAW office in Los Angeles at the time was a young woman named Kendra Huard and she helped me navigate preparations for the daunting award dinner and ceremony. And now, all these years later, Kendra is running for Congress... in a red, red, red West Virginia district where Trump beat Hillary 68.0% to 26.4%. And that's when the district's PVI was just R+14. Now it's an even more daunting R+19. But look at the bright side; Bern... more »
AMAZING INTERVIEW. Steven Seagal tells Piers Morgan, “Russia and America should be great allies” (Video)
Seagal: "For anyone to think that Vladimir Putin had anything to do with fixing the elections is stupid” More The post AMAZING INTERVIEW. Steven Seagal tells Piers Morgan, “Russia and America should be great allies” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Did a Protester Kneel During a Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
A viral photograph shows a man kneeling at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but what prompted his action is unknown.
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The Push To 'Fight Foreign Propaganda' Is The Same As Government Book Burning
[image: undefined] As with all the over-hyped and under-substantiated claims that have been shown to the public over the last year about Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 US presidential election, the latest forced effort by America’s unelected power establishment to show Russian meddling via Facebook ads has been getting ripped to shreds by critical thinkers everywhere. These arguments and essays have been very effective in further exposing how utterly fact-free the neoconservative establishment’s campaign to manufacture support for escalating tensions with Russia has been,... more »
North Korea Would Be Stupid to Trust the US
[image: undefined] To many mainstream pundits, the solution to the crisis in Korea is for US officials to sit down and “talk” to North Korea in the hopes of negotiating a mutually beneficial agreement. While it won’t guarantee that a deal will be worked out, they say, “talking” is the only chance there is to resolve the crisis. They ignore an important point: Any deal that would be reached would involve trusting the US government to keep its end of the bargain. And trusting the US government would be the stupidest thing North Korea could ever do. That’s because as soon as US offic... more »
Surviving The Coming Bond Crash
Central banks have created a worldwide bond bubble that threatens to destroy economies and nations. US and global debt skyrockets. The financial system on life support. Investment advisor Michael Pento joins today's Liberty Report to tell us what to expect and what we can do about it...
If Football Were Canceled, Would America Go Insane?
*Jon Rappoport* - The meaning of this Pavlovian exchange is meaningful and profound. The post If Football Were Canceled, Would America Go Insane? appeared first on Waking Times.
Woman rescues a homeless ‘dog,’ but it turns out that it isn’t a dog after all
When this abandoned, underfed and severely unhealthy animal showed up on Sharon’s doorstep, she assumed that she found a homeless dog. The woman, a California native, found the animal behind a ceramic vase and wanted to help to dog out right away. Because street dogs can be hostile to humans, Sharon managed to find a fitting cage for the dog to stay in until help arrived. She called her local animal shelter, as it was evidently clear that the animal needed some form of medical assistance. Up until then, Sharon still assumed that she had found a dog on her porch, but when the resc... more »
Did Sarah Sanders Give This Snarky Response About Trump’s Tax Returns?
Some were fooled by a joke that depicted the press secretary as repeating conspiracy theories about Obama in response to a reporter's question.
Quote of the Day: “ Politics is overwhelmingly the domain of megalomaniacal frauds, liars, and con artists”
*"Politics is unalloyed idiocy treated even by – indeed, especially by – the intelligentsia as if it is a solemn and serious undertaking. But it’s not. Politics is overwhelmingly the domain of megalomaniacal frauds, liars, and con artists.”*~ Don Boudreaux, from his post ‘Politics’ at Cafe Hayek . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
"Singing To The Deer"
*"Singing To The Deer"* by Patricia Monaghan “At solstice, the woods were bright in a snowy way, the sky pearl gray above the stately maples and gnarled burr oaks. An Alaskan marooned in the urban Midwest, it took me years to find this nearby patch of relatively undisturbed land where I can sense the power of wildness. Now I go there often, watching the seasons unfold their changeful unchanging patterns in the increasingly familiar forest. I especially like to walk among the sleeping trees in the half-lit silence of winter dawns. The trail I follow winds and twists, new patches of ... more »
Don Miguel Ruiz, "The Four Agreements"
*"The Four Agreements"* “Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive- the risk to be alive and express what we really are.” • *Don't Make Assumptions.* Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. • *Always Do Your Best. *Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumsta... more »
"Here We Are..."
"Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why." - Kurt Vonnegut
South Korean President Moon Jae-in Wants Wartime Control Of Its Military Transferred Out Of U.S. Hands
South Korean President Moon and Defense Minister Song review the troops during a commemoration ceremony marking South Korea's Armed Forces Day © Jung Yeon-Je / Reuters *VOA:* *South Korea Wants Wartime Control of its Military * SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in says his government has stepped up efforts to take back wartime operational control (OPCON) of its forces from the U.S.-led command structure, at a time when North Korea and the U.S. are both threatening war. In an address to commemorate the nation’s 69th Armed Forces Day Thursday, President Moon said that by incr... more »
Vanessa Friedman brings the war home!
*THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017The Times, stylistically woke:* We've just watched Part 9 of the Ken Burns/Lynn Novick Vietnam film. All in all, Part 9 was hard to watch. Hard to read? That would be Vanessa Friedman's report from the current round of Paris fashion shows. The report appeared in this morning's hard-copy Times. We'd have to refer to this work as obscene. It appears beneath an obscene headline: *What Does a ‘Woke Woman’ Wear?* No, we're not making that up. After a bit of early piddle, Friedman climbs into the saddle: FRIEDMAN (9/28/17): *You’ve got to hand it to the de... more »
Sexual Revolutionary Hugh Hefner, Playboy Founder, Dead at 91
[image: sexual-revolutionary-hugh-hefner-playboy-founder-dead-at-91] Hugh Hefner, the playboy who in 1953 founded *Playboy* magazine, died yesterday at age 91. The publisher is being remembered as a bold cultural revolutionary and savvy businessman, but the reaction to his death, as that to his life, tells us more about the masses and media than the man.
Fireside Chat with Mike Billington, September 28, 2017
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Video of rwIkVcWKRcQ Join us at 9pm EDT for a discussion with Mike Billington from the Asia Desk of EIR magazine.
Breaking: Russia, Turkey agree to six month long ceasefire in northern Hama, Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Minutes ago, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced a new ceasefire in central Syria that will include the Hama and Idlib governorates. According to the agreement between Putin and Erdogon, a six month long ceasefire will begin at midnight in the northern countryside of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Netanyahu celebrates 50 years of occupation despite Supreme Court boycott
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed “never to sever” the Jewish roots from the West Bank at a ceremony in the settlement of Kfar Etzion, marking 50 years of Jewish settlement in the West Bank and Golan Heights. Netanyahu told the audience that “this is the historical continuance of our […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Gruesome images: ISIS militants decapitate US-backed troops in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:00 P.M.) – Spearheaded by a suicide bombing, ISIS militants launched a largely succesful assault on the Kurdish-held village of Suwwayan on Wednesday where they engaged fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). As ISIS swarmed through the village, a handful of SDF fighters tried to escape by foot but were apprehended and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS leader releases rare audio tape message to followers
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The leader of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), Ibrahim Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, released a recorded message, today, confirming he is still alive. Baghdadi’s 46 minute long message began with a religious sermon and then followed by the terrorist leader encouraging his ‘mujahiddeen’ not to surrender to the ‘infidels.’ The terrorist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi forces score new advance near ISIS-held Hawija
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Iraqi forces scored a new advance in the Hawija countryside this week, liberating several sites from the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terror organization. According to the Federal Police, their forces managed to liberate the Shameet Bridge and Namleh village in the Hawija countryside, killing and wounding scores of Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian MoD denies reports of 150 civilian deaths in Idlib airstrikes
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied reports of deaths of 150 civilians in Syria’s Idlib as result of Russian airstrikes. Russia denies reports suggesting that 150 civilians died in Syria’s Idlib as a result of Russian airstrikes, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Thursday. “Syria’s Civil Defense which UK news agency Reuters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish choppers airdrop elite soldiers over northern Iraq, big battle looming
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:00 P.M.) – On Wednesday, at least 16 Turkish soldiers were killed-in-action as the PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) and Turkish Armed Forces battled it out on both sides of the border between Iraq and Turkey. Just one day after the Kurdish independence referendum resulted in a resounding “yes”, the Turkish Air Force sent […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Follow up: No Russian servicemen captured by ISIS in Deir Ezzor: MoD
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (The Russian Ministry of Defense has renounced claims promulgated by the Islamic State that jihadists captured alive 2 Russian servicemen, killed a third one in the eastern Syrian city of Deir Ezzor. “All Russian servicemen in Syria are safe, healthy and continue fulfilling their assigned tasks. There have been no incidents of Russian servicemen being […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Electric Universe - artificial coal formation - ages of dinosaurs shrink
*as you'all know, I've become a bit of a(n EU or) Electric Universe nut.* Now, EU (along with YPS - Yeahright Planetary Stencilling) suggests that the Earth, and the Sun, and Galaxies are formed by pairs of *electrical* Birkeland Currents roaming through space dumping out high-red-shift plasmas that condense to low-red-shifted matter over time. While modern geological science prefers long-slow plate tectonics and long-slow sedimentary rock formation to explain how long we've inhabited our position in the 'goldilocks zone' around the sun, EU and YPS suggest a catastrophic (invas... more »
Indigenous Demand Answers -- Three Years since 43 Students Vanished in Guerrero
For those of us on the Zapatista caravan through Mexico, there was no question that in the State of Guerrero there was a power, a fierceness, like non other. On our bus, the Sonoran bus, with O'odham, Yaqui and Mayo, there was a young Nahuatl warrior from Guerrero. He hopped on one leg, with a stick cane in one hand. When the call for "security" rang out, he rushed to the front line. I
‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Says She Has Breast Cancer
Louis-Dreyfus tweeted about having been diagnosed with breast cancer, and a spokeswoman confirmed the posts were authentic.
WATCH: Woman Prevents Cops from Entering Home With No Warrant, So They Break Her Leg
[image: warrant]Instead of obtaining a warrant cops forced their way into a woman's home causing her severe injury and putting the taxpayers on the line for millions.
ObamaCare 'navigators' are out, but its oppressive mandates are still here
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Donald Trump has now taken to mocking John McCain and Mitch McConnell in private.
Courtesy of Axios: *In private, President Trump has taken to physically mocking M&M: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (slumped shoulders; lethargic body language) and Sen. John McCain (imitating the thumbs-down of his historic health-care vote). * *Trump is venting about his frustration with what he considers failed leadership by Senate Republicans as he takes his lumps this week in wars with, well, everyone.* Axios also reports that Trump is feeling like a whipped dog since it seems he simply cannot get a win. Whether it be the NFL players, Kim Jong Un, moderate Republica... more »
China Tells North Korean Companies To Leave The Country By January
People’s Republic of China Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, during a bilateral meeting (Photo: Reuters) *ABC News Online:* *Beijing orders North Korean-owned businesses to close by January under latest UN sanctions* China has ordered North Korean-owned businesses to close, cutting foreign revenue to Pyongyang under the latest set of UN Security Council sanctions imposed over its nuclear and missile programs. Beijing is Pyongyang's main trading partner, making China's cooperation essential to the success of sanctions aimed at stopping ... more »
Forget this Spin Too: Solar PV is not on the Brink of Being Subsidy Free
By Paul Homewood You may have read press reports the other day about the first “subsidy free” solar farm, which was officially opened two days ago. For instance: Britain’s first solar farm to operate without a direct subsidy opens today and is expected to generate enough power for 2,500 homes. Clayhill solar farm contains 31,000 […]
Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government
A disabled woman has been forced to quit her job because two “Disability Confident” government organisations refused to allow her to use one of the parking spaces close to the offices where she worked. Leonora Bateman worked for a company wholly owned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), while the offices where she [...]
Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’
Labour is facing concerted pressure to put an end to years of “blatant discrimination” against its own disabled party members, while also facing complaints about “inexcusable” access failings at this week’s annual conference in Brighton. Members of one disabled members’ campaign – Party Participation and Disabled People (PPDP) – handed out leaflets at the conference, [...]
Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’
A leading disabled activist has asked the head of one of the country’s largest unions to take action over jobcentre staff who appear to enjoy handing out sanctions to benefit claimants. The exchange took place at a fringe meeting organised by the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union – which represents most jobcentre workers – [...]
Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams
Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary has called for nurses and other healthcare professionals who write misleading benefit assessment reports to be “held to account”. Debbie Abrahams said there had been “too many times” when healthcare professionals had written reports that did not “marry” with the evidence they had been given by disabled benefit claimants [...]
Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights
A newly-elected MP has accused the government of putting its “head in the sand” over the damage caused by years of cuts that have been “targeted” on disabled people. Marsha de Cordova, one of two newly-elected disabled Labour MPs, says she believes the government would never have targeted other groups in the way it has [...]
Labour conference: Shock and outrage over Field’s minimum wage comments
Disabled party activists have expressed shock and outrage after the Labour chair of the Commons work and pensions committee suggested that employers should be allowed to pay some disabled people less than the minimum wage. Among the critics were two disabled Labour MPs, Jared O’Mara and Marsha de Cordova, who joined many other disabled people [...]
Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts
A shadow cabinet member has supported calls by party members for Labour to come up with a stronger policy on reversing government cuts to social security spending. Debbie Abrahams spoke out after Labour’s annual conference in Brighton voted overwhelmingly to ask the party’s policy-making machinery to reconsider its approach to reversing the government’s latest cuts [...]
Labour conference: Abrahams pledges ‘supportive and enabling’ social security system
Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary has pledged to transform the social security system from one that “demonises” benefit claimants to one that is “supportive and enabling”. Debbie Abrahams told Labour’s annual conference in Brighton that the social security system was failing sick and disabled people, and she reminded her party that the UN’s committee [...]
Labour conference: No vote on tax-funded social care system, at least until 2018
Labour has promised an extra £3 billion a year to start the job of building a National Care Service, but has not said how it would reform the long-term funding of the social care system. Barbara Keeley, the party’s shadow minister for mental health and social care, said the extra funding – in the first [...]
Labour conference: Student forced to crowdfund pain-free wheelchair
A disabled student has told Labour’s annual party conference that she has been forced to resort to crowdfunding to obtain a wheelchair that is suitable for her needs, because of “chronic” government under-funding. Rebecca Boot (pictured) told the party’s annual conference in Brighton that because she had a cheap powerchair that was not suitable for [...]
RIP Hugh Hefner—47 Years Ago this Playboy Helped Start a Cannabis Revolution
[image: heffner]Hugh Hefner and the Playboy Foundation provided the first funding grant to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Indigenous Women From Standing Rock And Allies On Divestment Delegation In Europe
Indigenous Women From Standing Rock And Allies On Divestment Delegation In Europe By WECAN PRESS RELEASE - Indigenous Women From Standing Rock And Allies On Divestment Delegation In Europe Censored News Update September 28, 2017 Media Contact: Emily Arasim (general inquiries) – emily@wecaninternational.org, +1(505)920-0153 Osprey Orielle Lake (urgent inquiries in Europe) –
'Clear That DHS Was Wrong': California Says Russians Did Not Hack Voting Systems
[image: undefined] Last Friday the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dropped a "bombshell" statement that sent a "thrill up the leg" (to quote Chris Matthews) of every CNN reporter across the country. The news from DHS implied that the election systems of 21 states around the country had been hacked, or at least were close to being hacked, which set off a new wave "Russian collusion" speculation in the U.S. news media (see: DHS Notifies 21 States Of Hacker Targeting; Election Officials Blame "Russian Government Cyber Actors"). That said, according to California Secretary of St... more »
'Clear That DHS Was Wrong': California Says Russians Did Not Hack Voting Systems
[image: undefined] Last Friday the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dropped a "bombshell" statement that sent a "thrill up the leg" (to quote Chris Matthews) of every CNN reporter across the country. The news from DHS implied that the election systems of 21 states around the country had been hacked, or at least were close to being hacked, which set off a new wave "Russian collusion" speculation in the U.S. news media (see: DHS Notifies 21 States Of Hacker Targeting; Election Officials Blame "Russian Government Cyber Actors"). That said, according to California Secretary of St... more »
'Clear That DHS Was Wrong': California Says Russians Did Not Hack Voting Systems
[image: undefined] Last Friday the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dropped a "bombshell" statement that sent a "thrill up the leg" (to quote Chris Matthews) of every CNN reporter across the country. The news from DHS implied that the election systems of 21 states around the country had been hacked, or at least were close to being hacked, which set off a new wave "Russian collusion" speculation in the U.S. news media (see: DHS Notifies 21 States Of Hacker Targeting; Election Officials Blame "Russian Government Cyber Actors"). That said, according to California Secretary of St... more »
'Clear That DHS Was Wrong': California Says Russians Did Not Hack Voting Systems
[image: undefined] Last Friday the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dropped a "bombshell" statement that sent a "thrill up the leg" (to quote Chris Matthews) of every CNN reporter across the country. The news from DHS implied that the election systems of 21 states around the country had been hacked, or at least were close to being hacked, which set off a new wave "Russian collusion" speculation in the U.S. news media (see: DHS Notifies 21 States Of Hacker Targeting; Election Officials Blame "Russian Government Cyber Actors"). That said, according to California Secretary of St... more »
Can Some Horses Grow Mustaches?
Some hirsute equines can indeed grow mustaches; in this case, the dapper pictures do not lie.
North Korea Is Claiming That 5 Million Want To Join The Military
Soldiers march past the podium during a military parade in Pyongyang ( Reuters) *Washington Post*: *North Korea claims almost 5 million have signed up to join its already enormous army* North Korea's state newspaper reported Thursday that 4.7 million students and workers have expressed a desire to enlist or reenlist in the nation's army, potentially adding a major boost in manpower to what is already one of the largest armed forces in the world. It is difficult for outside analysts to gauge the accuracy of the report in the Rodong Sinmum newspaper. North Korean state media has issu... more »
ODDLY, I'M NOT SEEING ANY GLOBES IN BREITBART HEADLINES TODAY
Gary Cohn is selling President Trump's tax plan, and he's not doing a very good job of it: President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, Gary Cohn, said today that he can't guarantee that taxes won't go up for some middle-class families under the administration's sweeping tax overhaul. "There's an exception to every rule," Cohn told ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos in an interview on "Good Morning America." "I can't guarantee anything," said Cohn, the director of the White House Economic Council. "You can always find a unique family somewhere." He said Trump's plan is "... more »
SR-71 Blackbird: America's Old Super Spyplane Is Still the World's Fastest Jet
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Even in retirement. *As the Air Force’s budgets declined toward the end of the Cold War, the service could no longer justify keeping the expensive SR-71 in its inventory—especially as new threats started to emerge. The service expected that a combination of satellites and other technical means would replace the venerable jet.* Capable of cruising at speeds in excess of Mach 3.2, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft to ever to see operational service. But even though its performance has never been matched, the S... more »
How do you say "Oops!" in Russian?
Last week I showed a Russian Air Force Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber make a very, *very* long takeoff, leaving a cloud of dust at the runway threshold as it lifted off just in time. This one didn't make it at all. Running out of runway, its pilot deployed its braking parachutes as he tried to stop - but to no avail. Listening to the sounds, it looks as if the tail section - visible towards the end of the clip - broke off and came to a stop, while the rest of the plane kept on going for a while. There was no sign of a fire, so I hope the crew survived. If anyone can provide more inf... more »
Fukushima Daiichi Webcam 1 View Looks Bad: Is Unit 2 the Source?
The recent earthquake activity (see here) seems to have heightened visible emissions at Fukushima Daiichi. Its rather hard to tell exactly where the emissions are coming from. Is the source Unit 2 or Unit 3? I'm not sure of the source, but the emission stream is highly visible today on the TEPCO cam 1: The building behind the large white vent stack is unit 2. The emissions seem to be coming most directly from that unit, although its hard to rule out unit 3, which is mostly out of view to your right of unit 2. The TEPCO cam 4, focused on unit 4, isn't showing the emissions as ov... more »
The 5 Most Powerful Aircraft Carriers in All of Naval History
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Nothing can kill these carriers. *Roosevelt has served in most of the conflicts of the post Cold-War era. In 1991 she launched strikes against Iraqi targets during Operation Desert Storm. In 1999, her aircraft conducted strikes in Kosovo and Serbia in service of Operation Allied Force. After the September 11 attacks, Roosevelt deployed to the Middle East and participated in the first sorties against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Operation Enduring Freedom. Two years later, her aircraft flew against Iraqi targets again in the first days of Operation Ir...more »
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford: North Korea Can Attack U.S. Mainland With Missile
© REUTERS/ KCNA *Newsweek: **North Korea Can Attack U.S. Mainland With Missile, Top American General Warns* North Korea has advanced its missile development program to the point where it could strike the U.S. mainland with an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a top U.S. general has confirmed. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, made the claim as he appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday as part of his reappointment process. Among the questions Dunford faced about the state of the U.S. armed forces and global threats,... more »
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford: China 'Greatest Threat' To US By 2025
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, waits to be seated during the Senate Armed Services Committee reconfirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate Hart Building in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2017. DoD Photo *CNN:* *Top US general: China will be 'greatest threat' to US by 2025* (CNN)America's top military officer, Gen. Joseph Dunford, told Congress Tuesday China is likely to be the "greatest threat" of any foe to the US within a decade. "I think China probably poses the greatest threat to our nation by about 2025," Dunford told the Senate Armed Se... more »
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