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Repeating the Chemical Weapons Meme for Syria- Timing?
*So yesterday SAA and allies take Deir ez Zor from the bad guys. * *UPDATED- Deir ez Zor: Siege Broken! *That would be ISIS----* *The avatar of evil. The manifestation of global villainy... * *The five eyes media barely noticed that success, or did they take notice and begin a campaign of smear?* - *UN probe finds Syrian government behind April sarin attack* - - * UN officially blames Syrian government for ‘dozens’ of chemical attacks * - - *BBC-Syria government behind Sarin attack - UN investigators* - - *NYT's - UN Panels Faults Syria's Military for Ch... more »
Iran Deputy Defense Minister: The U.S. Has Already Paid $1.7 Bn In Outstanding Military Debts
Iranian Deputy defense Minister General Reza Tala’i-Nik (Photo by Tasnim news agency) *Press TV:* *US paid $1.7 bn in outstanding military debts to Iran: Commander* The US has paid $1.7 billion of its outstanding debts to Iran under previous mutual military contracts signed before the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, an Iranian deputy defense minister says. “Currently, we have some claims from the US with regard to the pre-Revolution contracts, some of which have been paid over the recent years, including a sum of $1.71 billion,” said General Reza Tala’i-Nik in a TV interview o... more »
Breitbart celebrates Trump's decision to repeal DACA while the rest of the country recoils in disgust.
Oooh, a brown skinned person! How'd he get in here?Courtesy of HuffPo: *Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is still notching policy wins after his return to the right-wing website Breitbart. President Donald Trump’s decision to end Obama-era protections for undocumented immigrants brought as children to the U.S. by their parents is a major victory for Bannon and Breitbart — and they know it.* *“This is a huge step in the right direction for the Trump administration, and for Breitbart as we cover the stories that most of the rest of the media ignore on immigration lik... more »
A New SR-71 Blackbird Is in the Works (and It Will Be Even Faster Than Ever)
*Harold C. Hutchison* *Security, * And deadlier. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is rightly viewed as a legend. Best known as a recon plane that nobody could hit, it even was considered as the basis for a fighter and was the second-fastest manned plane in history. It served with the United States military from 1964-1998, and with NASA until 1999. The SR-71 had been developed from the A-12 OXCART (no relation to the A-12 Avenger), a single-seat plane capable of making high-speed recon runs as well. It was thought satellites and drones could replace the SR-71. The problem was that s... more »
Live Feed from South Korea THAAD Blockade
Hyun Lee reports that melon farmers and their supporters are blocking the US Army from bringing more THAAD 'missile defense' launchers into their community in Seongju, South Korea. Five hundred peaceful protesters are being dragged apart by 8,000 South Korean police. They set cars and trucks in the roadway and many older women are chained to the vehicles. The people understand that THAAD is provocative and destabilizing. They are doing more to protect the peace on the Korean peninsula than any of the political hacks in Washington or Seoul. Hyun writes: The police have been is... more »
TAMARA KING
*TAMARA KING* has been appointed associate vice chancellor for student support and wellness at Washington University in St. Louis. She was previously associate dean of students and director of student conduct and community standards at the university. King earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.
ELAVIE NDURA
*ELAVIE NDURA* has been named vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion at Gallaudet University. She was previously a professor of teacher development and international education at George Mason University. Ndura earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Burundi, Africa, a master’s degree from the University of Exeter, England, and a Ph.D. from Northern Arizona University.
SHARI CLARKE
*SHARI CLARKE* has been named vice president for diversity and inclusion at Eastern Washington University. She was previously vice provost for diversity and inclusion at Ohio University. Clarke earned a bachelor’s degree from Lane College, a master’s degree from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska.
JASON PINA
*JASON PINA* has been named interim chief diversity officer at Ohio University. He will continue to serve as vice president for student affairs at the university. Pina earned a bachelor’s degree from Occidental College, master’s and educational specialist’s degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and a Ph.D. from Johnson & Wales University.
As US Preps For “Catastrophe” from Strongest Atlantic Hurricane Recorded, FEMA Goes Broke
[image: hurricane]As the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic plows toward the US, FEMA is broke and US policy on disaster relief will make things much worse.
Iraqi Student Pilot Killed In F-16 Crash In Southeastern Arizona
*KVOA*: *Iraqi student pilot confirmed dead after F-16 crash near Safford* TUCSON (KVOA) -- Air Force officials have now confirmed an Iraqi student pilot conducting a routine F-16 training mission in conjunction with the Arizona Air National Guard's 162nd Wing in Tucson was killed in Tuesday's crash near Safford. The pilot was flying an F-16 belonging to the Iraqi air force. The U.S. Air Force is training Iraqi pilots in F-16 fighters at the request of the Iraqi Government. *Read more* .... *More News On Reports That An Iraqi Student Pilot Was Killed In An F-16 Crash In Southeas... more »
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE FAIL: "We blame the philosophers," disgruntled gods say!
*WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017Interlude—Cite last night's segment with Franken:* Last night, they came to us again, as if in a dream, complaining about Zeus of the aegis—and about the long-running gong-show, Hardball. Perhaps more strikingly, they complained about our nation's "philosophers"—and they made it perfectly clear where those scare quotes belonged. We were visited by several lesser Olympian gods, to whom qwe've granted anonymity because they haven't been authorized to discuss the way their more powerful colleagues, including Zeus of the aegis, manipulate life here on Ear... more »
Good Cop Exposes How Nurse Arrest Was Inevitable, SLC Police Forced to Make 5 Arrests a Day
[image: cop]A former SLC cop just blew the lid off the nurse assault by exposing how their officers are forced to make 5 arrests a day.
Russia submits draft resolution on sending UN Peacekeepers to Donbass
The Russian proposals have been welcomed by Germany, Austria, Donetsk and Lugansk. More The post Russia submits draft resolution on sending UN Peacekeepers to Donbass appeared first on The Duran.
UN report slams US and allies for failing to protect civilians and violating international law
The report's mixed conclusions are indicative of a UN which is a deeply compromised international body. More The post UN report slams US and allies for failing to protect civilians and violating international law appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. Sorry For ‘Highly Offensive’ Pamphlet Mocking The Taliban
*The Guardian*: *US military apologises to Afghans over offensive propaganda leaflet* Leaflets depicting a dog bearing a passage from the Qur’an is latest in series of perceived insults by coalition forces The US military in Afghanistan has apologised for distributing propaganda leaflets featuring a passage from the Qur’an superimposed on to the image of a dog, which could cause offence to Muslims. In a statement early on Wednesday, before the leaflet drop became widely known, the US military said the incident had been a mistake. The leaflets depict a lion chasing a dog bearing a ... more »
GOP Congressman: Trump Losing Me on Foreign Policy
[image: undefined] A few days before the 2000 elections, I hosted the Duncan Family Barbecue at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, which aside from free food, always features bands, choirs, and top names from the Country music and Oldies worlds, drawing upwards of 10,000 people. Governor George W. Bush, then the Republican Presidential nominee, walked out to the podium to the sound of the University of Tennessee Pep Band. After his speech, I walked him back to his vehicle parked in the bowels of the coliseum, and I told him “Governor, you are going to carry Tennessee.” He replied: “If I... more »
Interventionism and the Korean Crisis
[image: undefined] If war ends up breaking out in Korea, President Trump, the Pentagon, and the CIA will be announcing that it was all North Korea's fault. They’ll say that North Korea was “begging for war,” and that the United States was “forced” to act to protect “national security.” Of course, in the process they will be ignoring the interventionist sanctions that the United States and the United Nations have imposed on North Korea for decades, an indirect act of war that has targeted and killed countless North Korean citizens. In the event of war, Trump and his national-security... more »
What Michael Moore Gets Right and Wrong about the Police State
[image: undefined] Documentarian Michael Moore, in a Friday post at Twitter, linked to video of Alex Wubbels, a nurse at a Salt Lake City, Utah hospital, being arrested for refusing to comply with a police demand that she draw blood from an unconscious patient at the hospital without first the patient consenting, the patient being arrested, or a warrant being issued. While Moore admirably alerted people to what he termed the “authoritarian police state” in America and provided them with a vivid example of that police state in action, he clouded the issue by wrongly suggesting that t... more »
Make America's Infrastructure Great Again: Join In China's Global Initiative, Drop the War Threats
The moment is still ripe for Americans to take a lesson from the immense human and economic loss of Hurricane Harvey: Build the new infrastructure which was many decades overdue, to prevent these disasters from robbing Americans of homes, jobs, untold wealth and even their lives. Reverse the slow-motion collapse of the obsolete infrastructure platforms on which the U.S. economy has been working. Some 50 years ago the State of Texas drafted plans for a comprehensive water and flood management system that would protect its Gulf coastal cities from flooding — and its extreme southeas... more »
World News Briefs -- September 6, 2017
*BBC*: *Hurricane Irma wreaks major damage in Caribbean* Hurricane Irma has destroyed buildings and caused major flooding on several French island territories in the Caribbean. The four "most solid" buildings on Saint Martin, shared by France and the Netherlands, were destroyed, French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb said. Communications between Paris and Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy are down. The category five hurricane, the highest possible level, has sustained wind speeds reaching 300km/h (185mph). *Read more *.... *MIDDLE EAST* Syria forces behind *Khan Sheikhoun gas a... more »
Russian Air Force killed over 1,000 ISIL terrorists in Uqayribat operation: MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – Over 1,000 Islamic State (ISIL) terrorists were killed by the Russian Aerospace Forces during the ‘Uqayribat operation, General Sergei Surovikin stated on Wednesday. “In the interests of the offensive of the Syrian army, the aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted 329 strikes, destroying 27 armored vehicles, 48 pickups mounted with heavy weapons and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran ready to annihilate enemies that act stupid towards it: Iranian general
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – According to Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, the Iranian armed forces “are at the full level of [their] preparedness” and that because of this, Iran is as safe from foreign aggression as it could ever be. Speaking before reporters of the Islamic Republic New Agency […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Graphic video: ISIS bodies, destroyed tanks, vehicles, artillery lay scattered across Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – Strikes conducted by Russian jets and sea-launched cruise missiles near Deir Ezzor have left the bloodied bodies of ISIS militants as well as the twisted wrecks of many ISIS tanks, vehicles and artillery pieces scattered throughout the city’s western countryside. According the Russian sources, yesterday’s airstrikes by Russian air and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army keeps rolling in central Syria, four more villages liberated
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is steamrolling through the Islamic State’s (ISIL) last positions in central Syria, liberating town-after-town around the Al-Salamiyah and Jubb Al-Jarrah districts. Led by the Qalamoun Shield forces of the 3rd Division, the Syrian Arab Army managed to liberate four more villages in the eastern countryside […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian airpower, artillery burns dozens of ISIS militants in central Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 P.M.) – Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) jets and Syrian Army artillery units have been blasting away at besieged ISIS forces in central Syria, suppressing every movement jihadist militants of the terrorist group have been trying to make near army lines. Today, the SyAAF and army artillery detachments jointly targeted ISIS positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
All-out genocide of Muslim Rohingya continues in Myanmar
Children, women and men in Rohingya are passing the days of a red-colored horror. Military forces behead, fire or cut the people’s bodies into pieces in a program easily identifiable as genocide. “What’s happening in Myanmar can be dressed up as counter-insurgency campaign, but in design and purpose, it’s a pogrom and has popular support”; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Rebels unleash rocket barrage against ISIS in south Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – Firefights and artillery duels are ongoing between rebel forces and the ISIS-linked Saifullah al-Maslul militant group in southwestern Daraa following a failed offensive by the former two weeks ago. Yesterday, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) Southern Front employed at least one Type 63 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) against ISIS […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israeli settlers steal the home of a Palestinian family in East Jerusalem
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:38 P.M.) – The Shamasneh family have just become the latest Palestinian family to loose their homes to Israeli settlers in the East Jerusalem village of Sheikh Jarrah. Early this Tuesday morning Israeli settlers took over the family house evicting the residents who have called the property their home for 53 plus years. Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Massive explosion rocks Idlib after US Coalition drone strike
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:55 P.M.) – A massive explosion shook Idlib City this afternoon after a U.S. Coalition drone struck an ammunition supply vehicle belonging to the Al-Qaeda linked Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham group in the Al-Malaab District. According to opposition activists on social media, the attack resulted in the death of at least ten terrorists, including […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: US Coalition violated international law in Syria – UN commission
The UN Syria Commission released a report saying it is “gravely concerned” about the impact of international airstrikes in the war-torn country, adding that US-led forces failed to take proper precautions to protect civilians during an attack in Aleppo. “The Commission is gravely concerned about the impact of international coalition airstrikes on civilians,” the report […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
A Preemptive Strike on North Korea Could Be Disastrous. Here's Why.
*Jeffrey Robertson* *Security, Asia* Before anything happens in Korea, we should be aware of speculative long-term strategic implications. Articles discussing pre-emptive strikes on North Korea are now everywhere. Based on a small number of in-depth analytical studies, they detail military challenges, human costs and likely outcomes. While those articles prepare us for the short term, they ignore the potential long-term strategic change that would result from a conflict on the Korean peninsula. We’ve seen this before in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Articles discu... more »
This Military Expert May Help China Even the Odds against the U.S. Navy
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Asia* Beijing is tapping foreign expertise. The name Valery Vasilevich Babich is an important one in the world of aircraft carrier construction. A 76-year-old Ukrainian shipbuilder and journalist, Babich was instrumental in the construction of the Soviet Union’s aircraft carriers including the *Admiral Kuznetsov*, the *Admiral **Gorshkov*-turned-*Vikramaditya* now in Indian service, and the *Varyag* which is now the Chinese carrier *Liaoning*. Having once headed the Black Sea Shipyard’s Design Bureau, Babich knows a thing or two about carriers. He a... more »
Why Has BARDA/HHS Cut Zika Vaccine Research Spending?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Is the Zika virus a genuine global health emergency? How come after Zika has been around for about seventy years—or more,... more »
Returns To Mosul Stalled
When Mosul was freed in July 2017 the number of displaced (IDP) families heading back to the city started going up. The eastern half of the city had been freed months before, and was relatively safe and largely untouched by the fighting. Many people from west Mosul also went directly from the combat zones into the east. Islamic State sleeper cells were still active and carried out some large bombings scaring some away, but there were more that wanted to leave displacement camps, be close to their property, and find housing and jobs in the city. In August however, the trend has rev... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Sep 6
1965 Arif al-Razzaq became premier of Iraq 1967 Baath demonstration called for renewing war with Israel after Khartoum resolution called for continued confrontation 1980 Iran shelled more borders towns in Iraq from Zain al-Qas Precursor to Iran- Iraq War 1980 Iraq threatened to seize Zain al-Qas area if Iran didn’t cede it in a week Precursor to Iran-Iraq War 1987 Ali Hassan al-Majid issued order to deport Kurdish families and arrest all males from age 12-50 during Anfal campaign 1988 Revolutionary Command Council offered amnesty to all Kurds in I... more »
Govt’s Own Study Shows Legal Weed Reducing Teen Pot Use, Convictions, & Addiction
[image: weed]Results from the latest Washington State analysis of cannabis reveal legal weed has led to lower teen use, fewer addicts, and few crimes.
VIDEO: Innocent Woman Choked, Beaten, & Stomped by Cops Trying to Seize Her Car
[image: aurora]Aurora police are the subject of a lawsuit after video showed them assault an innocent woman for questioning why they wanted her keys.
White House Chief of Staff blocks Trump from making yet another really bad hiring decision.
Courtesy of the Daily Beast: *Sheriff David A. Clarke just lost out on yet another Trump administration job—and he has the president’s chief of staff to thank. * *Officials in the West Wing tell The Daily Beast that Clarke had been in consideration for a White House post over the past seven weeks. But on Tuesday, the controversial former Milwaukee County lawman signed on with an outside group instead. He will serve as a spokesman and “senior adviser” for the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action. * *Four sources working in and close to the Trump White House said his failure t... more »
Scholar Who Sees Race, Intelligence Ties to Speak at Harvard
"The Bell Curve" co-author Charles Murray said his views are misunderstood. The Southern Poverty Law Center labels him a white nationalist; he denies it.
America's Cultural Revolution
[image: americas-cultural-revolution] During the 1960s, Chairman Mao unleashed his communist youth, the Red Guards, to terrorize China into total submission. Today, “Antifa” thugs, “Snowflake” bullies, and media elites are attempting a similarly profound transformation of America.
Detainees, Disposables, and DACA
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, famous for his long history of racism and xenophobia, was only too happy to give cover to Boss Trump Tuesday as he announced the end of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). But compassionate sadist that he is, Sessions added that the Death to Dreamers agenda won't be enforced until March, which should give Congress more than (ahem) enough time to do right by the 800,000 people who suddenly find themselves plunked back on the deportation list after being given a respite by the Obama administration. The relief granted to the important Latino ... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 6, 2017
U.S. and South Korean forces conducted missile drills Aug. 29 in South Korea. © Yonhap/Kyodo *The Telegraph*: *The 'Frankenmissile': How South Korea plans to destroy the North's underground military bases * South Korea has pledged to develop a powerful “Frankenmissile” capable of destroying North Korea’s underground military facilities and wartime commands as it beefs up its armoury to counter the growing threat from across the border. According to the Korea Herald, military sources in Seoul revealed the plan the day after South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his US counterpart ... more »
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Ben Chu reports on a new study showing that the UK's economy is broken in failing to translate GDP gains into any help for workers whose wages are falling. And the Canadian Press reports on the latest survey showing how many Canadians are just barely getting by in the face of unsustainable personal debt levels: A new survey by the Canadian Payroll Association suggests nearly half of workers are living paycheque to paycheque due to soaring spending and debt levels. The poll found that 47 per cent of respondents said it would be dif... more »
“Monster” Irma Is Now The Strongest Atlantic Hurricane On Record As Florida Preps For “Catastrophe”
“Monster” Irma Is Now The Strongest Atlantic Hurricane On Record As Florida Preps For “Catastrophe” by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ Update 3: The Irma hits just keep on coming, with the NHC Atlantic Ops twitter page reporting that as of this moment, Irma is now the stronger hurricane in the Atlantic basin outside of the Caribbean Sea and […]
Chances of Nuclear War are Greater Now Than Any Time Since 1953 – Professor
RT America Published on Sep 5, 2017 Peter Kuznick Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University says the situation with North Korea is so dangerous that any kind of miscounting could lead to death of millions of people. end
Putin talks peace with South Korean President
Vladimir Putin has met with his South Koran counterpart Moon Jae-in to discuss the importance of a diplomatic solution to the Korean crisis. More The post Putin talks peace with South Korean President appeared first on The Duran.
EXPOSED: NSA has Hillary Clinton’s “lost” emails, but FBI did not want to see them
James Comey did not want to look at NSA evidence. More The post EXPOSED: NSA has Hillary Clinton’s “lost” emails, but FBI did not want to see them appeared first on The Duran.
Huma Abedin break down over Weiner revealed: “This man is going to be the death of me!”
Huma Abedin cried over FBI investigation into Athony Weiner sexting scandal. More The post Huma Abedin break down over Weiner revealed: “This man is going to be the death of me!” appeared first on The Duran.
Five Things Everyone Should Know about Totalitarianism
It seems that “totalitarianism” is everywhere these days. I suppose that is the point of totalitarianism. Nonetheless, the buzzword has seen a remarkable resurgence in popular usage and misusage in the context of domestic and international politics. The number of articles comparing Trump to a totalitarian ruler are not easily countable (though here and here […]
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From Jenna Orkin Hillary Clinton promoted a news website 'for the 65.8 million' — here's what its founder says it's all about Texas wind farms might have dodged a bullet with Hurricane Harvey Robots are coming for journalists' jobs — here's why they need to work together Who are the Rohingya and what is happening in Myanmar? Merkel, Schulz Agree: "It's Clear, Turkey Should Not Become An EU Member" Japan Prepares For Mass Evacuation Of 60,000 Citizens From South Korea Ron Paul Explains Why "Government 'Aid' Only Makes Disasters Worse" A "Super-Powerful" EMP Attack: North Korea's N... more »
OH, BOO-HOO: POLLSTER BELIEVES EVANGELICALS BACK TRUMP OUT OF "GRIEF"
The usually astute Greg Sargent misses the mark, I think when he recommends this *USA Today* op-ed by Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, on the reasons evangelicals back Donald Trump: One of the biggest mysteries of Donald Trump’s presidency has been white evangelicals’ steadfast and enthusiastic support for him. Unlike Mormons, who saw a nearly 20-point fall-off in support for Trump compared to their typical support for Republican presidential candidates, white evangelicals' support for Trump was in line with, and even slightly higher than, their 2004 s... more »
Hurricane Irma Update
By Paul Homewood This is the latest news from ABC on Hurricane Irma: Hurricane Irma passed over Barbuda during the early morning hours on Wednesday as Floridians prepared for the worst ahead of the record-breaking storm. The monster storm maintained winds of 185 mph — with gusts topping 200 mph — […]
Survey: White Christians are Now a Minority of US Population
Christians remain a large majority in the U.S. at nearly 70 percent, but white Christians now comprise only 43 percent of the population.
An Economic Ignoramus
Paul Krugman wrote yesterday that Donald Trump's decision to kill DACA was a "moral obscenity." But, on simple economic grounds, it's stupid: First note that whatever you think about the economics of less-educated immigrants — most of the evidence suggests that they don’t depress wages, but that’s another discussion — none of it applies to DREAMers. Their educational and behavioral profile, as Cato notes, doesn’t resemble the average immigrant, let alone the average undocumented immigrant; they look like H-1B visa holders, that is, skilled immigrants we have specifically allowed i... more »
The GOP Has Something For DREAMers: Carefully Crafted Talking Points
My first tip off yesterday was press release from racist Republican congressman Darrell Issa. His office sent this out early on Tuesday: When President Obama unilaterally created DACA, he unlawfully overstepped his executive authority and only put a temporary band-aid on a problem which prolonged uncertainty for many children brought here through no fault of their own. The Administration’s decision today puts the onus on Congress to address this challenge in the right way: for the long-haul, with respect for our nation’s laws, a desire to enhance the integrity of our borders, and... more »
Chinese Military Conducts 'Surprise Attack Exercises' Near The Korean Peninsula
Beijing has toys like this, too. (US Missile Defense Agency/Handout via Reuters) *Reuters: **China's military practices for 'surprise attack' over sea near Korea* BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s air force has carried out exercises near the Korean peninsula, practicing to defend against a “surprise attack” coming over the sea, Chinese state media reported. An anti-aircraft defense battalion carried out the exercises early on Tuesday, near the Bohai Sea, the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea that separates China from the peninsula, an official military website www.81.cn reported. Troop... more »
Who is the Real Bill Morneau and Does He Understand Middle Class Canada?
Those of you that live outside of Canada are unlikely to be aware of the fact that the Trudeau government is about to enact the largest change in the country's tax system since the 1970s. Under the guidance of current Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, the federal government is currently undertaking consultations with stakeholders on the proposal which would essentially put an end to the use of private corporations as a tax advantage, a system which has been in place since 1972. Why is this being done? It's all under the guise of redistributing wealth from the so-called upper cla... more »
Data fabrication by ex-Harvard researcher takes down paper on Huntington’s disease
A researcher at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital is retracting a paper due to “inappropriate manipulation and fabrication of data” by the first author. According to the retraction notice, published Aug. 22, corresponding author Marian DiFiglia is retracting the paper because the alleged misconduct by the first author, Antonio Valencia: led to an […] The post Data fabrication by ex-Harvard researcher takes down paper on Huntington’s disease appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Aristotelians Versus Platonists
It is a tradition to regard the Aristotle and Plato as the two opposite poles of philosophy. Plato is idealistic, utopian, other-worldly, whereas Aristotle is realistic, practical, commonsensical. Samuel Taylor Coleridge has nicely articulated this traditional view in a passage of his *Table Talk*, dated 2nd July, 1830: *Every man is born an Aristotelian or a Platonist. I do not think it possible that anyone born an Aristotelian can become a Platonist, and I am sure no born Platonist can change into an Aristotelian. They are the two classes of men, besides which it is next to impo... more »
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*High School Administrators Incented to VA-Style Fraud* In 2001, the U.S. Congress passed the “No Child Left Behind” Act, which promised to improve the academic performance of the nation’s K-12 schools in part by holding elementary and secondary school administrators to a higher level of accountability while also pouring up to $23 billion of federal spending annually into poorly performing local school districts. In 2015, the U.S. Congress updated that earlier law by passing the “Every Student Succeeds” Act, which purportedly raised the bar on academic rigor for elementary and s... more »
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*Amusing: Warmists outdo 20th century dictators* When 20th century dictators -- Communist or otherwise -- wanted to boost their legitimacy, they would hold an election and announce that somewhere between 97 and 99% of the population had voted for them. Such a consensus was routinely denounced as phony in real democracies. But Warmists can out-phony that. Naomi Oreskes in her unreplicable study announced that 100% of climate scientists supported global warming. Her study was however very slapdash and open to critisism so the Hayhoe and others have recently got together to repeat ... more »
A Spanish Guardia Civil Boat Cuts Across A U.S. Navy Ship As It Entered Gibraltar
A Spanish Guardia Civil boat cut across USNS Carson City as it entered Gibraltar this morning *Daily Mail*: *Royal Navy forced to chase Spanish civil guard ship out of Gibraltar's waters after it cuts across path of US Navy vessel* * A Spanish Guardia Civil boat cut across USNS Carson City as it entered Gibraltar * Was then chased by a Royal Navy rigid-hulled inflatable boat in another stand-off * Sources said Spanish incursion appeared to have been a deliberate provocation A Royal Navy rigid-hulled inflatable boat this morning chased off a Spanish Guardia Civil boat in UK waters ... more »
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Says World Misinformed About Rohingya Crisis. Denounces 'Terrorists' But Is Silent On Exodus
*ABC News Online:* *Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi denounces 'terrorists', silent on Rohingya exodus* Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi has blamed "terrorists" for "a huge iceberg of misinformation" on the violence in Rakhine state, but made no mention of the nearly 125,000 Rohingya Muslims who have recently fled over the border to Bangladesh. The leader of the Buddhist-majority country has come under pressure from countries with Muslim populations over the crisis, and United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres warned of the risk of ethnic cleansing and regional destabilisation. In ... more »
Petition about “bioterrorist” George Soros reaches threshold
A petition calling for President Trump to declare liberal billionaire George Soros a terrorist and seize the assets of organizations has reached the threshold required for a response from the White House. The petition had almost 140,000 signatures as of yesterday morning. “Whereas George Soros has willfully and on an ongoing basis attempted to destabilize […]
SUPPORT DR JOHN PIESSE!
Science is supposed to be empirical observation of facts allowing for the creation of a hypothesis. When a doctor like Dr John Piesse is attacked and risks having his medical license revoked simply for recounting his empirical observations of vaccine damage, this has nothing more to do with science. More systematic empirical studies are supposed to be […]
After keeping his doors locked while Texas drowned, Joel Osteen invites flood survivors into his church and then tries to fleece them.
Courtesy of Newsweek: *A televangelist whose church closed its doors during Hurricane Harvey claims that he is the victim of “misinformation” and told flood victims not to have a “poor me” attitude. * *In his Sunday sermon, multimillionaire pastor Joel Osteen addressed the criticism that has been directed at him after his 16,000 seat Houston megachurch initially closed its doors during the storm, in which thousands of people were left homeless and 40 were killed. * *Pictures and video posted on social media showed the church apparently undamaged by the storm, and Osteen initiall... more »
Russia’s New Chaos Theory Of Political Warfare
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) and newly-appointed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov in the Kremlin in Moscow, on November 9, 2012 *Molly K. McKew, Politico:* *The Gerasimov Doctrine* *It’s Russia’s new chaos theory of political warfare. And it’s probably being used on you.* Lately, Russia appears to be coming at the United States from all kinds of contradictory angles. Russian bots amplified Donald Trump during the campaign, but in office, Kremlin-backed media portray him as weak. Vladimir Putin is expelling U.S. diplomats from Russia, limiting options for warmer r... more »
Climate change could bring tourists to UK–David Viner 2006
By Paul Homewood In 2006, David “Snow is a thing of the past” Viner promised that Blackpool would soon become the new Benidorm: Climate change could "dramatically" change the face of British tourism in the next 20 years, with European tourists flocking to the UK to escape unbearably hot continental summers, experts say. […]
UK Summer 2017
By Paul Homewood A quick run through the Met Office data for this summer: Max temperatures in the UK ranked a distinctly unimpressive 30th highest since 1910, despite a hot spell in June. There is a distinct contrast with minimum temperatures, which show this year as 6th highest and a steadily rising […]
Prominent Syrian general speaks from the frontlines in Deir Ezzor: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 P.M.) – Major General of the Syrian Republican Guard Issam Zahreddine said that the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and allied forces have “destroyed IS and its dreams” in Deir ez-Zor, speaking from the frontlines about 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles) from the city, Tuesday. “Despite the siege by Daesh, and the scarcity of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Assad has won in Syria: former Israeli security official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – President Bashar al-Assad and the forces which fight under his banner have won the Syrian War according to a former high-ranking Israeli security official that recently spoke with the Al-Monitor media center. The former security official, speaking to Al-Monitor, argued that regardless of the amount of territory any one alliance […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
DNA tests match IDs of nine Lebanese soldiers executed by ISIL
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – General Joseph ‘Aoun of the Lebanese Army confirmed that DNA tests conducted on the corpses found in the Ras Ba’albak region of the Beqa’a Governorate were in fact those of the nine kidnapped Lebanese Army soldiers. The Lebanese Minister of Defense revealed the test results to the families of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army launches operation to liberate northwest Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a big operation in the northwestern countryside of Deir Ezzor this morning, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIL) last positions west of the Euphrates River Valley. Led by elements of the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Islamic State’s positions west of Qusaybah […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army liberates two towns in central Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their field operations in the central region of Syria, today, liberating two towns that were under the control of the so-called Islamic State (ISIL). Led by the Qalamoun Shield forces of the 3rd Division, the Syrian Arab Army attacked two towns in the eastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army pushes down strategic highway to Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations along the Sukhnah-Deir Ezzor Highway, Wednesday, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIL) last positions in the western countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army managed to secure Kabawjib this morning after expelling the Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi military to begin important operation to liberate Hawija
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Iraqi military is preparing to launch their imperative operation to liberate the strategic Al-Hawija District that is currently occupied by the so-called Islamic State (ISIL), Iraqi officials said on Tuesday. The military operation will be conducted meticulously due to the large presence of civilians living inside of the Hawija […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israel evicts Palestinian family from home of 53 years to make way for Jewish settlers
A Palestinian family spanning three generations has been evicted from their East Jerusalem home of 53 years to allow Israeli settlers to move in. The Shamasne family of eight, including wheelchair-bound 84-year-old Ayyub and 75-year-old Fahamiya, were removed from their Sheikh Jarrah home early Tuesday morning after Israeli police officers, intelligence officers and special units […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Houthi forces raid Saudi border positions in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Houthi forces raided the Saudi military’s border positions on Monday night, seizing a large cache of weapons and killing a number of soldiers. Houthi media relations released photos of their attack on Tuesday showing the raid in teh Al-Tabbeh Al-Hamra area of Al-Jawf in northern Yemen. The picture IDs […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israel to simulate war with Hezbollah in largest military exercise in decades
The Israeli Defense Forces kicked off a 10-day exercise on Tuesday, during which they will “vanquish Hezbollah” in a number of simulations, Haaretz reports. Israeli soldiers will respond to a mock invasion by enemy forces in northern Israel requiring immediate deployment of air, land, sea and intelligence assets. One scenario features terror groups staging an […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Situation in Syria changing in government’s favor, Putin says
The situation in Syria has been radically changing in favor of the government forces, though it is too early to say that the terrorists are done away with, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his final press conference at the BRICS summit in China’s Xiamen. “Indeed, the situation is developing in favor of the government […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Doctors Assumptions: Humiston, Boonstra, and Savoy Train Physicians on How To Fail
by Ginger Taylor On Friday, August 25th, a webinar was held, sponsored by Pfizer, called "Getting Parents to Yes! Vaccine Conversations That Work for Providers & Parents". "With parents consuming so much conflicting health information about their babies and children,...
Fast-Tracking Mandatory Vaccination While Government and Media Muzzle Scientists
NOTE: Thanks to World Mercury Project for this article. By Robert Kennedy Jr. Turning their backs on the human rights principle of voluntary informed consent memorialized in the Nuremberg Code after World War II, health authorities in France and Italy...
Mark Blaxill Talks Autism Epidemic Denial on Imus in the Morning
Please tune into Imus in the Morning at 7:35am (EDT) on Thursday, September 7 (tomorrow) to hear our own Editor-At-Large Mark Blaxill talk about the new book he co-wrote with Dan Olmsted. To find your listing click HERE. DENIAL: How...
Yeah, what he said.
Wow. A former Reagan/Bush advisor just posted this on Facebook.. pic.twitter.com/70B6hWLjuF — Michael J. Hout (@michaeljhout) September 4, 2017 Tried to give these people the benefit of the doubt, but not anymore.
Fat Kim's Brain
*Kim's Strategy* North Korea (a client state of China) has been an international pariah since it was founded. The late Kim Chong-il (Fat Bastard's daddy) knew that the last thing that the US, China and South Korea wanted was responsibility for feeding and caring for up to 24 million homeless North Koreans resulting from an internal collapse or from a general war. The de-facto blackmail of the need to feed 24 million starving norks worked, primarily to keep China from doing anything to topple the regime when it became difficult. Sure, they kept Kim Jong Un's half-brother on ice jus... more »
3 Ways Deregulation Can Advance Social Justice
There are sound arguments for a wide range of regulation, particularly as when it assists and regularizes economic decision making. I call them transaction protocols. By the same token, regulations that restrain transactions will be counter productive and act only to assign a monopoly to someone that can easily be abused. We really need to become that clear about all this. After all declaring something illegal naturally produces money, criminals and aggressive market development where none actually existed. then the stronger our enforcement, the more valuable the commodity and th... more »
Why the "Paradox of Tolerance" Is No Excuse for Attacking Free Speech
Rather good thinking here. Our problem is not tolerance, but the intolerance of certain groups we have allowed into our communities. Popper is also invoked. I have recently read one of his works and appreciate his stance. It is a strong reminder that conservative and liberal actually represent the mainstream of political thinking, but neither embrace violence at all. This actually makes clear that it is their duty to suppress it and that most certainly includes violent Islam. The West is slowly winding up to do this. *Why the "Paradox of Tolerance" Is No Excuse for Attacking... more »
Neuropsychopharmacologist David Nutt on Alcohol, LSD, and Getting Sacked for His Findings
[image: Gareth Iwan Jones] This is extremely important as it bring complete clarity to the whole debate surrounding drugs generally. It turns out that the brain is prone to lock down certain responses and this leads to serious disorders. Perhaps even falling in love is a disorder that can be actually treated. I think that we actually will have to go there in order to assist ending a lot of seriously deviant behavior. What about pedophilia? This is a brilliant new road to the management of the brain. . *Neuropsychopharmacologist Da...more »
Why the Tudors still rule
Henry VIII genius lay in his abandonment of land power in exchange for sea power. It was hardly obvious at the time at all, but it also eliminated much of the power of the aristocracy who had spent the previous two centuries fighting the king or fighting over in France. It ultimately allowed parliament to actually compete with that aristocracy and to defeat it in the century after Elizabeth I. And it was that Navy which stopped Spain from the time of the Armada on through the eighteenth century. That Navy permitted colonies in North America. The rest is not nearly so cons... more »
China Begins To Reset The World’s Reserve Currency System
China Begins To Reset The World’s Reserve Currency System by Dave Kranzler, http://investmentresearchdynamics.com/ It’s a strategic move swapping oil for gold, rather than for U.S. Treasuries, which can be printed out of thin air. – Grant Williams – A report released by the Nikkei Asian Review indicates that China is prepared to release a yuan-denominated oil futures contract […]
Palestinian Family Evicted from Home of 53 years in East Jerusalem Al-Quds
PressTV News Videos Published on Sep 5, 2017 After a long legal battle over ownership, an Israeli court has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian family from their home of 50 years. The eviction was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday morning despite a court appeal for an extension. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of […]
American Legion Calls for Full Investigation into Israel’s Attack on the USS Liberty
American Legion Calls for Full Investigation into Israel’s Attack on the USS Liberty by CONTACT@IFAMERICANSKNEW.ORG, https://israelpalestinenews.org/ In a historic move, the American Legion, at its national convention in Reno on Thursday, August 24, 2017, approved Resolution 40 (text provided below) calling for the first full U.S. government investigation of Israel’s 1967 attack on the USS Liberty. – Gunnery […]
Insiders claim that Paul Manafort will be the fall guy in Russia collusion witch hunt
Robert Mueller is targeting former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. More The post Insiders claim that Paul Manafort will be the fall guy in Russia collusion witch hunt appeared first on The Duran.
New Hillary Clinton book excerpt reveals that Bernie Sanders is also to blame for her election failure
HRC even references the movie "There's Something About Mary." More The post New Hillary Clinton book excerpt reveals that Bernie Sanders is also to blame for her election failure appeared first on The Duran.
Are freedom and complexity incompatible?
One of the most salient facts of the modern world is that what the individual gains in terms of power she simultaneously loses in terms of control and understanding over the mechanisms through which that power is bought. Given enough money in my pocket, I can fly to the ends of the earth while at the same time possessing no control over how I am brought there. Nor do I have anything deeper than a childlike understanding of how this miracle of flight has been brought about. https://ieet.org/images/Screen_Shot_2017-08-26_at_11.15_.19_AM_.png
Guantanamo Bay Base And Prison Get Ready For Hurricane Irma
Guantánamo prison staff evacuated from trailer-park housing camped out Tuesday, October 4, 2016, in the gym, far from the Detention Center Zone at the remote U.S. Navy base in Cuba, as shown in this Pentagon handout photo. *Sacramento Bee: **Guantánamo base to ‘shelter in place’ for Cat-5 Irma* The U.S. Navy has decided not to evacuate family members and other non-essential staff from its remote outpost at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, concluding that the more than 5,000 residents can weather Category 5 Hurricane Irma as it grinds through the region, a spokesman said Tuesday. “They will sh... more »
Hezbollah Won, But “Israel” Won’t Stop
Hezbollah swiftly defeated Daesh in an effective anti-terrorist campaign coordinated with the Syrian Arab Army along the mountainous Syrian-Lebanese border. The post Hezbollah Won, But “Israel” Won’t Stop appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
JOHN HEMMING, ESTHER BAKER AND 'A CHILD ABUSE RING'
. *John Hemming with his partner Emily Cox* In the UK, the former Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament *John Hemming* has been accused of being part of a child sex ring involving police and politicians. *Esther Baker* *Esther Baker *alleged that John Hemming was in a child abuse ring whose members, including policemen, sexually abused young girls. *Dolphin Sqauare, said to used by the security services for child abuse orgies.* The abuse was said to have taken place in Cannock Chase woods in Staffordshire, and at Dolphin Square in London, in the 1980s and 90s. Hemming's name was... more »
Australian doctor speaks out about vaccine damage
VACCINES ARE UNAVOIDABLY UNSAFE – by Dr John Piesse Posted on 27 August, 2017 by AVN admin — 52 Comments ↓ As you probably are aware, Melbourne GP, Dr John Piesse, is facing prosecution and deregistration for the ‘crime’ of supporting parental vaccination choice and writing medical exemption forms for families whose children are […]
U.S. Navy Begins Evacuations As Hurricane Irma Approaches
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *CNN:* *US Navy to evacuate 5,000 as military preps for Hurricane Irma* (CNN)The US military has ordered the evacuation of over five thousand personnel from a Naval Air Station in Florida in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Irma is now a Category 5 storm and one of the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic. Currently, it is threatening to slam into Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with "potentially catastrophic" force on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said. The military is braced for it to hit the US mainland ... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day
*-by Noah* Well, this is the week when they all return to Washington; all those $enators and Congre$$cretins. The Hou$e and $enate freeloader class is back in session, ready to continue living off our hard-earned tax dollars and envelopes of cash from the K Street Bribery Squads. The August recess is over and the Washington prostitutes of all kinds are ready to go back, full time, to doing what they do best. Today's meme has three of the most repellant humanoids you would ever want to meet, and, yeah, I'd love to meet them... in a dark alley, one at a time or all three at once, i... more »
Hurricane expert: ‘#Irma should reach 200 mph winds’
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Hurricane expert Dr. Ryan Maue says today: Eye continues to warm now +20°C … if convection flares or clouds cool (more pink) then Hurricane #Irma should reach 200 mph. 190 mph is the record in the Atlantic, for Hurricane Allen in 1980: Allen is the only hurricane in…
Arctic Ice Uncertainties
Originally posted on Science Matters: Northern Hemisphere Spatial Coverage As noted in the September Outlook Arctic Ice, NOAA’s Sea Ice Index (SII) typically shows less ice than MASIE from National Ice Center (NIC). SII is a satellite product processed from passive microwave sensors. MASIE (Multisensor Analyzed Sea Ice Extent) adds other sources such as satellite…
This Is What Will Replace The F-22 (Update)
A 6th generation fighter concept developed by Boeing for the US Navy (Photo Boeing) *We Are The Mighty:* *This is what the F-22 Raptor's replacement will be like* The F-22 Raptor is already the most lethal fighter jet ever built, severely outclassing virtually every other aircraft of a similar class fielded by the rest of the world’s air forces. But with the advent of newer anti-aircraft defense systems, stealth-defeating tracking technologies and the entrance of countries such as China and Russia into the stealth fighter foray, the F-22 will eventually need to be replaced with s... more »
Latest update from Deir Ezzor battle: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has lifted the 28th month long siege of the Deir Ezzor Governorate after a two month long operation that began with the liberation of Al-Sukhnah. Not long after lifting the siege of Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies turned their attention to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi forces lay successful ambush against Saudi-backed fighters: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 A.M.) – The Houthi forces carried out a successful ambush in the Houzan area, Tuesday, killing and wounding scores of Saudi-backed Hadi loyalists. Houthi media relations released footage on Tuesday night showing their forces ambushing three vehicles belonging to the Saudi-backed fighters in the Houzan area. Based on the video footage, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
See SAA soldiers embrace after finally breaking IS siege of Deir ez-Zor: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 A.M.) – Footage captured the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) embracing with troops previously surrounded by the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) at the Brigade 137 base, Tuesday, after government forces broke the IS siege, in the Deir ez-Zor area, Tuesday. Units of the Syrian Arab Army linked up with the previously-surrounded […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Putin congratulates Russian and Syrian military with victory in Deir ez-Zor
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended congratulations to Russian and Syrian military with a large-scale victory over terrorists in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor and also sent a telegram on the issue to Syrian President Bashar Assad, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. “Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin has congratulated the command of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Tweets For Today
"May God protect us all": The tiny islands in Irma’s path brace for the worst https://t.co/45BImRw5qm — Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 6, 2017 North Korea's weekend nuclear test triggered landslides in the detonation area and beyond, satellite pictures show https://t.co/c5L2w1GCtA pic.twitter.com/KUnd1ikLnc — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 6, 2017 Pope to beatify bishop and priest murdered by guerrilla groups during Colombia's wars https://t.co/ubsJpROd5V pic.twitter.com/JudPpX7dec — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 6, 2017 Air Force's next UAV to be driven by dat... more »
How DACA affected the mental health of undocumented young adults
Elizabeth Vaquera, Director of Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute, George Washington University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
A rally in support of DACA outside of the White House. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin “I am getting this wonderful education. I have a job. I fit in. At the same time, I feel at any moment that can change. I don’t think that most Americans live with that thought that anything can change [in] just one minute… My biggest fear is me getting deported or DACA being terminated and I go back to being here illegally.” –“Leticia” “Leticia,” a pseudonym, is now 21. She came to the U.S. from Mexico at the age of eight. She is just one of the many undocumented young adults we have met in the course... more »
An Open Letter to College Presidents about DACA
Here are some recommendations for you and your fellow senior administrators on how to humanely handle the DACA announcement.
More Women’s Colleges Admitting Transgender Students
A wave of women’s colleges have begun admitting transgender women. But even as many schools embrace shifting views on gender, some have been reluctant to change amid lingering differences over the role of women’s colleges.
DeVos Met With Experts Before Postponing HBCU Week Conference
Prior to last Friday’s announcement of the postponement of the annual White House Initiative on HBCUs conference, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos discussed the conference at a private meeting in Florida with education leaders of that state.
Tensions Grow In The South China Sea
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *South China Morning Post*: *Chinese fishing fleets threaten to inflame tensions in disputed seas* Thousands of vessels head to South China Sea after ban on catching fish in the area is lifted, but their presence could anger neighbouring states The end of a fishing ban in the South China Sea could raise the risk of conflicts between China and its neighbours as mainland fishermen – usually under the protection of the coastguard – return to the disputed waters. A fisherman from southern China’s port of Tanmen in Hainan province said fishing boats left f... more »
The New York Times Whitewashes CIA's History in Iran
It is utterly baffling - inconceivable, really - that a major New York Times report revealing the identity of the Central Intelligence Agency's new chief of Iran operations makes absolutely no mention of the CIA-led coup that overthrew Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh in August 1953. The article, posted online on June 2 and appearing in print the following day, also contains no
Hurricane Irma Advisory-Discussion Update 28: Still Maximum Sustained Winds of 185 MPH, 295 KM/H; Minimum Central Pressure Has Dropped
miningawareness at Hurricane Irma Advisory 32 At 11 PM AST (EDT) Sept. 6, 2017: Maximum Sustained Winds Near 185 mph (295 km/h) With Higher Gusts; Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club and Nuclear Power Stations Still in its Sights – Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS of 185 MPH, 295 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE has dropped to 916 MB, 27.05 INCHES In Advisory … Continue reading →
Hurricane Andrew: Working in a Category 5 Storm
miningawareness at Hurricane Irma Advisory 32 At 11 PM AST (EDT) Sept. 6, 2017: Maximum Sustained Winds Near 185 mph (295 km/h) With Higher Gusts; Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club and Nuclear Power Stations Still in its Sights – Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Inside the Eye: Infrared satellite image of Hurricane Andrew at 5 AM on August 24, 1992, as it was…
Ukrainian President Poroshenko Concerned About Possible Threats To The Territorial Integrity of The Ukraine Due To Large-Scale Russian-Belarusian Military Exercises Zapad/West 2017
miningawareness at Hurricane Irma Advisory 32 At 11 PM AST (EDT) Sept. 6, 2017: Maximum Sustained Winds Near 185 mph (295 km/h) With Higher Gusts; Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club and Nuclear Power Stations Still in its Sights – Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
From the Charter’97 Press Center, 1 Sept. 2017: “Poroshenko About West-2017 Exercises: Russia Must Withdraw Military Equipment From Belarus 1.09.2017, … Continue reading →
NATO Enhanced Forward Presence
miningawareness at Hurricane Irma Advisory 32 At 11 PM AST (EDT) Sept. 6, 2017: Maximum Sustained Winds Near 185 mph (295 km/h) With Higher Gusts; Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club and Nuclear Power Stations Still in its Sights – Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
http://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2017_06/20170629_170629-eFP-map-en.pdf http://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2017_05/1705-factsheet-efp.pdf Infographic: http://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2017_06/20170601_170601-efp-infographic.pdf Generals Pulaski and Kosciusko Fought in the American Revolution for US Independence.
Statue Removal Craze: Liberals in a Tizzy
[image: liberals-in-a-tizzy] Many blacks and their white liberal allies demand the removal of statues of Confederate generals and the Confederate battle flag, and they are working up steam to destroy the images of Gens. Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson Davis from Stone Mountain in Georgia. Allow me to speculate as to the whys of this statue removal craze, which we might call statucide.
Picture Of The Day
A group of Rohingya refugee people walk towards Bangladesh after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Rohingya flee Myanmar violence* (Reuters).
Pat Buchanan asks: Is it time for South Korea and Japan to get nuclear weapons?
The United States can only lose from a new Korean war. More The post Pat Buchanan asks: Is it time for South Korea and Japan to get nuclear weapons? appeared first on The Duran.
Satellite Images Show Landslides At The North Korean Nuclear Site (Update)
Satellite images of Mount Mantap from Sept. 1 and Sept. 4, before and after North Korea’s latest nuclear test deep under the mountain. Credit Planet Labs *New York Times*: *Satellite Images of North Korea Show Landslides at Nuclear Test Site* Analysts peering at satellite images of North Korea after the latest nuclear test reported Tuesday that they had spotted many landslides and wide disturbances at the country’s test site, in the North’s mountainous wilds. Tunnels for the nuclear blasts are deep inside Mount Mantap, a mile-high peak. “These disturbances are more numerous and ... more »
Bad News: No Agreements Are Ever Honored Because North Korea Is A Land Of Lies
In a contest of congenital liars Trump may have met his match-- with North Korea. Author Suki Kim spent much of 2011 teaching English to children of North Korea’s elite at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST). In 2014 she wrote *Without You, There Is No Us* about North Korea and she seems to know more about the remnants of the Hermit Kingdom than anyone else. Jon Schwartz published an interview he did with her at *The Intercept* Monday, All Paths Lead To Catastrophe. "Kim’s book," Schwartz wrote, "is particularly important for anyone who wants to understand w... more »
Putin Channels Canadian comic Jim Carrey in "Dumb and Dumber" to give context to Russian US Embassy Imbroglio
*Vladimir Putin says it's difficult to* *conduct International Diplomacy with people* *who confuse Austria and Australia* Who says Vladimi Putin doesn't have a sense of humour? Just yesterday he managed to contextualize the American diplomatic "style" perfectly while complaining how difficult it was to conduct international diplomacy with individuals who confuse "Austria" with "Australia". I wondered what the source of this "bon mot" was. After a bit of Googling, low and behold I found out that Putin was channeling a Canadian (actor Jim Carrey) imitating an American in the classi... more »
What Now Defines Victory In Afghanistan?
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Cox, an armorer assigned to the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, holds an M4 carbine while providing security as an MV-22 Osprey takes off in support of Enduring Freedom in Zaranj, Nimroz province, Dec. 30, 2011. DoD photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard, U.S. Marine Corps. Flickr / U.S. Department of Defense *John Mueller, National Interest:* *Redefining Winning in Afghanistan* The various atrocities committed by the Islamic State have continued to fuel opposition to the group, but it's still making headway in Afghanistan. In his recent speech on the war i... more »
Russian Soldiers Who Fought in Ukraine: Zapad (West) 2017 Exercises Have Already Begun
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From the Charter’97 Press Center: “Russian Soldiers Who Fought In Ukraine: West-2017 Exercises Have Already Begun 5.09.2017, 7:42 The Russians … Continue reading →
Thermonuclear War: Hydrogen Bomb Successfully Tested By North Korea
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Sep 5, 2017 The possibility for nuclear war still looms on the horizon as North Korea continues to inch closer towards catastrophic capabilities. end
Record-Setting Irma Strengthens to a Category FIVE Storm, Prompting a Mandatory Evacuation of the Florida Keys
Record-Setting Irma Strengthens to a Category FIVE Storm, Prompting a Mandatory Evacuation of the Florida Keys by ASSOCIATED PRESS and ASHLEY COLLMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM * Hurricane Irma strengthened to a Category 5 storm on Tuesday * The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Irma had sustained winds of 185mph, making it the most powerful storm ever recorded in the […]
De-Dollarization Begins, China Readies Yuan Base Crude Oil
X22Report Published on Sep 4, 2017 Countries are now starting to make laws to control cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The everyday American cannot afford to live and cannot live the American dream. China is now pushing the agenda to de-dollarize. China will be backing crude oil using the yuan that will also be backed by gold. The […]
Sex Attacks In Sweden Explode
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Sep 5, 2017 As migrant influx into Sweden from various parts of the Middle Eastern world continues to climb, so does the staggering amount of sexually violated Swedish women. Could the two be related? Paul Joseph Watson investigates. end
Believe Nothing the Fake News Media Tell You About War With North Korea
Lionel Nation Published on Sep 4, 2017 From memory lane. If we assume that P’yongyang’s real goal was to build weapons, it had solid justification for going nuclear: after all, it could easily argue that it was merely engaged in deterrence. In following as much press and television coverage as I could from 1991 to […]
Putin on US Establishment: Working with People Who Confuse Austria & Australia is Hard
Putin on US Establishment: Working with People Who Confuse Austria & Australia is Hard by https://www.rt.com/ Russian President Vladimir Putin lamented the poor level of diplomatic competence demonstrated by Washington lately, saying Moscow found it difficult to work with people who cannot tell Austria and Australia apart. – Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Putin said the […]
Putin: Military Hysteria Over N. Korea May Lead to Planetary Catastrophe, Heavy Loss of Life
Putin: Military Hysteria Over N. Korea May Lead to Planetary Catastrophe, Heavy Loss of Life by https://www.rt.com/ The examples of Iraq and Libya have convinced the North Korean leadership that only nuclear deterrence can protect them, so no sanctions can dissuade them, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. – Pyongyang will not relinquish its military program under […]
Trump Puts Future of DACA in Hands of Congress
President Donald J. Trump’s decision to rescind DACA Tuesday drew swift and scathing criticism from various higher education leaders, advocates for immigrants and lawmakers on Capitol Hill — but many remained hopeful that Congress would act to achieve a permanent solution for Dreamers.
Former Winthrop President Drops Lawsuit Against School
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A former university president in South Carolina has dropped her lawsuit against the school where she was fired after less than a year on the job. The Herald of Rock Hill reported the Winthrop University Board of Trustees issued a statement Monday saying former President Jamie Comstock Williamson dropped her lawsuit. […]
Craig Littlepage Retiring as University of Virginia’s Athletic Director
Craig Littlepage is retiring after 16 years as Virginia’s athletic director. Littlepage made the announcement Tuesday and added that he will remain in the job until a replacement is hired, then transition into a role in the university president’s office. He became the first Black athletic director in Atlantic Coast Conference history when he was […]
Baylor Settles Suit That Alleged Rape ‘Culture of Violence’
AUSTIN, Texas — Baylor University has settled a federal lawsuit filed by a former student who said she was gang raped by two football players and alleged the program at the nation’s largest Baptist school fostered a “culture of violence.” The settlement is one of several in recent weeks as Baylor moves to close out […]
Propeller Fighter Planes Are Making A Comeback In Afghanistan
Low blows: The planes can fly slower and lower than jets, making them more suitable for the small, swift enemy groups found in the country, and for supporting allied troops re actively *Daily Mail:* *America has turned to propeller fighter planes to help battle ISIS in Afghanistan because they're more rugged and adaptable - and they don't have to worry about enemy jets* * The US is selling the Embraer A-29B Super Tucano to the Afghanistan army * The plane is able to fly low and slow to support ground troops better than jets * It can also land on dirt and can fly for up to three hour... more »
Dream Cleaver
From Slate: On Tuesday morning, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that, in six months, the Trump administration will terminate DACA, the Obama-era program that allows young undocumented people brought to the United States as children to live and work here legally. … Continue reading →
X22 Report, “BRICS Prepare For The Death Of The Dollar By Widening Membership”
X22 Report, “BRICS Prepare For The Death Of The Dollar By Widening Membership” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le28Q8lgnxI *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The White House Expands Cyber War To Include Banks & Wall Street” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTnDLU4CQsg
Musical Interlude: Constance Demby, "Ocean Without Shores"
Constance Demby, "Ocean Without Shores" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl1Pn-KrvGA&html5=1
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Big, beautiful, barred spiral galaxy NGC 1300 lies some 70 million light-years away on the banks of the constellation Eridanus. This Hubble Space Telescope composite view of the gorgeous island universe is one of the largest Hubble images ever made of a complete galaxy. NGC 1300 spans over 100,000 light-years and the Hubble image reveals striking details of the galaxy's dominant central bar and majestic spiral arms. *Click image for larger size.* In fact, on close inspection the nucleus of this classic barred spiral itself shows a remarkable region of spiral structure about 3,000 l... more »
Chet Raymo, “Examination Of Conscience”
*“Examination Of Conscience”* by Chet Raymo “I have been reading Stephanie Smallwood's “Saltwater Slavery”, a close examination of the trade in human beings between the coast of West Africa and the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a sobering read, but if there is one thing I came away with, it was this: We have an enormous capacity to rationalize the most horrendous crimes. Everyone involved in the slave trade- the European owners of the ships, the masters of the trading companies, the ship captains and crews, the plantation owners in the West Indies and the Chesapea... more »
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