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Bali Volcano: Contributing to Global Warming, or Global Cooling?
[image: bali-volcano-contributing-to-global-warming-or-global-cooling] Alarmists are claiming the burning of fossil fuels by humans is causing volcanic eruptions.
A Musical Interlude From 1968: Mason Williams, “Classical Gas”; Paul Mauriat, “Love is Blue”
Mason Williams, “Classical Gas” - https://www.youtube.com/watch? ○ Paul Mauriat, “Love is Blue” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjsNNcsUNzE
US, China Hold Military Talks On How They Might Communicate In A Crisis
People watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that landed close to Japan, in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 29, 2017. *VOA: **US, China Hold Quiet Military Talks Amid North Korea Tensions* U.S. and Chinese generals engaged in an unusual set of security talks on Wednesday, just hours after North Korea's most powerful missile test yet, focused on how the mighty American and Chinese militaries might communicate in a crisis. As President Donald Trump greeted the North's launching of another intercontinent... more »
Picture Of The Day
A Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighter reacts as he mourns near the body of his brother, who was an FSA fighter and died during an offensive against Islamic State fighters to take control of Qabasin town, on the outskirts of the northern Syrian town of al-Bab, Syria January 10. REUTERS/Khalil Ashaw *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from the following photo-gallery, and all of these pictures are gripping .... *Pictures of the year: Fighting Islamic State* (Reuters).
VIDEO: Syria’s most important offensive against ISIS led by Iran’s best commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 A.M.) – Iranian-led forces have played a critical role in the battle against ISIS in eastern Syria. This is all the more truer when talking about the battles to liberate cities like Al-Mayadeen and Abu Kamal as well as the battle for the T-2 military airport. In recent weeks it has become […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Top Al-Qaeda leader ripped to pieces by assassin gunfire in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:58 P.M.) – The Al-Qaeda-linked Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (former Jabhat al-Nusra) terrorist group operating in northwest Syria continues to suffer from assassinations against its military and political leaders. According to reports, Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham emir Abu Mahmoud Al-Halabi (a native of Aleppo province) was killed in recent hours after his car was ambushed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
"You Cannot Run Away..."
"You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?" - Robert Louis Stevenson
"Just For Today..."
"Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle all my problems at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime. Just for today I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." Just for today I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires, I will take my "luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it. Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn... more »
Coach John Wooden, "Success and Winning- the Difference"
*"Success and Winning- the Difference"* - Coach John Wooden "With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom. Born in 1910, Coach John Wooden was the first person to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame both as a player and coach, while ESPN ranks him as the greatest coach of all time, across all sports. In his 40 years at UCLA, he mentored legends such as Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar... more »
Here Are The Photos Of North Korea's Ballistic Missile That Was Launched Two Days Ago (Photo Gallery)
North Korean State Media *Tyler Rogoway, Warzone/The Drive*: *Here Are The Photos Of North Korea's Monster Missile You've Been Waiting To See* *The missile appears as impressive as it is terrifying. * Yesterday served as an unwanted reminder for many that North Korea is indeed still hurtling headlong toward their strategic endgame. Not only was it another launch of an ICBM by the rogue regime, the third so far, but it also featured a huge increase in range. North Korea can now theoretically hit any target in the United States. What wasn't clear at the time of the launch was if the... more »
Sarah Westall Interview
I also had a back-to-back conversation with Sarah Westall. Though the topic is the same - an intense discussion of pedophilia and the global child trafficking network, Sarah's inquiry elicits varied, complimentary responses that I think make this hour-long interview both different and worthwhile as well. In any event, daily the truth is coming out for all of us to see, and that's a good thing. See for yourself... https://youtu.be/-nzi2avrKDg
Relations Between Turkey And Saudi Arabia Continue To Deteriorate
Saudi King Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (SPA) *VOA*: *Turkey’s Love Affair with Saudi Arabia On the Rocks * ISTANBUL — A deal signed by Turkish and Iranian ministers Sunday to enhance efforts to break Saudi Arabian trade sanctions against Qatar, is only the latest move by Ankara against Riyadh. The two once close allies are increasingly finding themselves on opposing sides in the region. “There is this fear [by Turkey] an axis is developing between Saudi Arabia, [the United States], and Israel in the region definitely,” said Haldun Solmazturk, head of 21st Cent... more »
"When All Others Have Deserted Us..."
“A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away- the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us- is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.” - Charles Dickens
“The Asymmetry of Bubbles: the Status Quo and Bitcoin”
*“The Asymmetry of Bubbles: the Status Quo and Bitcoin”* by Charles Hugh Smith "Shall we compare the damage that will be done when all these bubbles pop? Regardless of one's own views about bitcoin/cryptocurrency, what is truly remarkable is the asymmetry that is applied to questioning the status quo and bitcoin. As I noted yesterday, everyone seems just fine with throwing away $20 billion in electricity annually in the U.S. alone to keep hundreds of millions of gadgets in stand-by mode, but the electrical consumption of bitcoin is "shocking," "ridiculous," etc. Since the U.S. cons... more »
New Contender For Worst DCCC Recruit Of The Cycle: Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)
Once Frank LoBiondo announced he wouldn't be running for reelection, no one doubted that grotesquely corrupt right-wing Democrat Jeff Van Drew would jump into the race. He's the perfect DCCC candidate-- disgustingly bigoted, Republican-lite, corrupt as you can be without going to prison... when the DCCC chieftains see Van Drew they think they're looking right into a mirror. And, of course, imagine voters will be clamoring to elect him. Van Drew is a sordid piece of crap-- exactly what makes the Democratic Party-- at the very best-- the lesser of two evils. NJ-02, the southern 5th ... more »
U.S. Coast Guard Operate Floating Prisons In The Pacific Ocean
*USA Today*: *U.S. Coast Guard operating secret floating prisons in Pacific Ocean* If you've followed the War on Terror at all, you're almost certainly familiar with the U.S. detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba — a U.S. prison that exists outside the realm of the U.S. justice system. Now, it turns out, there's a secret U.S. detention system in the War on Drugs, too — and this one is aboard U.S. Coast Guard cutters sailing in the Pacific Ocean. In an effort to staunch the flow of cocaine and other hard drugs from South America to Central America and points north, Coast Guard... more »
"Rothschild TRILLIONS Quantified"
*"Rothschild TRILLIONS Quantified"* by IWB "Do you honestly believe Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man? A guy who started selling books over the internet 20 years ago!? History tells a different story. The Rothschilds are worth several hundred TRILLION dollars. Here’s the quantifiable numbers. It’s a simple matter of math, market manipulation and compounding interest. The family bragged about the wealth they made as a result of the Battle of Waterloo. They even bankrolled a Hollywood movie about it in 1934 starring Boris Karloff as Nathan Rothschild, ‘The House of Rothschild.’ ... more »
“Trump in Exile’
*“Trump in Exile’* by David Swanson *SHIP’S LOG, February 15, 2018* - "How the Earthlings have survived is a mystery. Ever since the United States impeached and removed Donald Trump for accidentally live-streaming himself sexually assaulting a tourist (or was it really for refusing to bomb Moscow? unclear) events have spiraled out of control. Trump is now residing on a private island, making offers by tweet of trillions of dollars to various nations in exchange for their willingness to bomb the United States. No nation is known to have yet accepted. Nor has anyone yet seen Trump’s... more »
Volcanic super-eruption capable of wiping out civilisation may be closer than first thought (but scientists predict it’s still tens of thousands of years away)
Volcanic super-eruption capable of wiping out civilisation may be closer than first thought (but scientists predict it’s still tens of thousands of years away) http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/volcano-super-eruption-apocalypse-wipe-out-life-human-kind-timeline-how-long-a8082006.html Advertisements
Research Reveals: Children Inherit Intelligence from Their Mother, Not Their Father.
Research Reveals: Children Inherit Intelligence from Their Mother, Not Their Father – iRelease http://irelease.org/research-reveals-children-inherit-intelligence-from-their-mother-not-their-father/?utm_content=buffer2ba08&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
HIV treatment breakthrough creates antibody that attacks 99 per cent of virus’ strains
HIV treatment breakthrough creates antibody that attacks 99 per cent of virus’ strains http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/hiv-antibody-treatment-aids-99-per-cent-virus-treatment-breakthrough-cure-prevention-science-a7962276.html
9 Reasons Your Cough Is Not Going.
9 Reasons Your Cough Is Not Going – 1mg Capsules https://www.1mg.com/articles/9-reasons-cough-not-going/
Snorting a Single Line of Cocaine Permanently Alters Your Brain
Snorting a Single Line of Cocaine Permanently Alters Your Brain http://truthcommand.com/2017/11/snorting-single-line-cocaine-permanently-alters-brain/
Everything we knew about the Big Bang could be wrong.
Everything we knew about the Big Bang could be wrong | New York Post https://nypost.com/2017/11/28/everything-we-knew-about-the-big-bang-could-be-wrong/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPFacebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow&sr_share=facebook
Sunscreen is killing the coral, sea life & is causing skin cancer, NOT the Sun!
Sunscreen is killing the coral, sea life & is causing skin cancer, NOT the Sun! (Video) http://talknetwork.com/2016-05-23-sunscreen-is-killing-the-coral-sea-life-is-causing-skin-cancer-not-the-sun-video.html
Super-high Levels of Toxic Aluminum Found in Brains of Autistic Patients.
Super-high Levels of Toxic Aluminum Found in Brains of Autistic Patients » Alex Jones’ Infowars: There’s a war on for your mind! https://www.infowars.com/super-high-levels-of-toxic-aluminum-found-in-brains-of-autistic-patients/
Sophia, the world’s first Robot Citizen ‘wants to start a family’
Sophia, the world’s first Robot Citizen ‘wants to start a family’ http://ewao.com/2017/11/25/sophia-the-worlds-first-robot-citizen-wants-to-start-a-family/
Woman With Anxiety Tired Of Others Not Understanding What It Is, Decides To Explain It With A Powerful Post.
Woman With Anxiety Tired Of Others Not Understanding What It Is, Decides To Explain It With A Powerful Post | Bored Panda https://www.boredpanda.com/life-with-anxiety-brittany-nichole-morefield/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=thinkinghumanity
Censorship made this monster
The internet is abuzz because Donald Trump is not just tweeting inanely, that is no longer news, but retweeting from the sewers of tweetland, from a place even the odious InfoWars scolds are agin. "Yeah," says conspiracy-monger Paul Joseph Watson direct that place of pure odium, "someone might want to tell whoever is running Trump's Twitter account this morning that retweeting Britain First is not great optics." "Optics!" And this from a man who first gained fame for posting about chemtrails, jewish bankers, a New World Order, and the lingering influence of the Illuminati. It take... more »
K2 Black Panther: The Tank North Korea Fears Most
*Ed Kim* *Security, Asia* The K2 Black Panther suits Korea’s geography. *The tank’s fire control system is a technology transfer from France’s Thales, so it is likely again using some Leclerc technology. As an advanced fire control system it is highly automated so even Korea’s conscript crews can learn it quickly. Once a target is acquired, the gun and turret can automatically track it without further human intervention. The K2 can also ford rivers up to 4.2 meters deep via a snorkel kit that doubles as a “conning” tower, something the Korean army learned from the 35 T-80Us it a... more »
What the Pearl Harbor Attack Can Teach Us About the North Korea Crisis
*Stephen Bryen, Shoshana Bryen* *Security, Asia* The North Korean problem evokes the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (December 8 in Japan). If North Korea launched a missile with a nuclear weapon toward an American city or military installation, how much warning time would the US have? It remains unclear, but with the latest North Korean launch, we can be sure that warning time is decreasing and the threat of war is increasing – perhaps in tandem, as North Korean technological prowess grows. This is the high-anxiety situation that faces the US President, Secre... more »
Kurdistan earthquake: Politics create roadblocks to relief
Haidar Khezri, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Central Eurasian Studies (CEUS), Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 3 hours ago
On Nov. 12, a 7.3 magnitude quake killed some 500 and injured 7,000 along the Iran-Iraq border. This Kurdish area has also been crushed by war and, after a recent separatist vote, militarily attacked.
In a big regional drama : Shafik declares his Presidential bid
That’s one hell of a week, Egypt is having already and it has not finished yet!! It started with a massacre by terrorists that Egypt has not seen before to the death of Egypt’s legendary diva to a real crazy elections week in sporting clubs to the announcement of a presidential bid that creating buzz at least in two Arab countries thanks to two videos. The First Video Wednesday afternoon , many Egyptians were surprised to find an exclusive breaking news from Reuters at 4 PM Cairo local time saying that former Egyptian PM and presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik declared his intention ... more »
A Look at Some Widely-Spread Falsehoods About Muslims
Mislabeled footage of an aggressive "Muslim migrant" shared by President Donald Trump is just one hoax in a long line of fabricated anti-Islam stories.
Rep. Mo Brooks: Yearbook Inscription in Roy Moore Case Is Forgery
[image: rep-mo-brooks-yearbook-inscription-in-roy-moore-case-is-forgery] Mo Brooks, who ran against Roy Moore in the Republican Senate primary, believes Moore is telling the truth and that the yearbook inscription used in ugly accusation against him is a forgery.
Are We At Cyberwar?
*Mark Pomerleau, Federal Times:* *Are We At Cyberwar?* Given the scale and scope of cyber hacks in the last five years, many would argue that there is a global cyberwar afoot. However, defining the problem is important in order to get to meaningful solutions. From a military perspective, the Air Force is at war all the time given that adversaries are trying to deliberately affect their missions, Frank Konieczny, the service’s chief technology officer, said at the CyberCon conference in Arlington hosted by Federal Times. The Air Force, he said, has gone beyond the point of trying t... more »
Are Ballot Initiatives The Way To Get Around Partisan Gerrymandering?
I remember, many years ago, someone suggesting that California-- the biggest blue state-- and Texas-- the biggest red state-- both dump gerrymandering simultaneously. Texas wasn't paying any attention and eventually California went ahead on its own and legislated that district lines would be drawn by a non-partisan commission. Texas is still one of the half dozen or so most corruptly-gerrymandered states in the union-- along with North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, Michigan and Wisconsin. When Obama and Holder announced last year that they would devote some of ... more »
Lawsuit Aims To Shed Light On Trump Administration’s Surveillance Of Journalists
Two organizations focused on press freedom sued President Donald Trump's administration for records that may show how media are targeted. The post Lawsuit Aims To Shed Light On Trump Administration’s Surveillance Of Journalists appeared first on Shadowproof.
X22 Report, “The Central Banks Just Signalled The Collapse Is Right Around The Corner”
X22 Report, “The Central Banks Just Signalled The Collapse Is Right Around The Corner” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLysW2OYYpo Related followup report: X22 Report, “The Cabal Has Entered The Second Stage Event, The Setup Is Almost Complete” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9PejnihHhE
More slime from the Lewandowsky-Mann machine, calling for ‘trench warfare’
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: First, the press release on this new opinion hit-piece masquerading as peer-reviewed science that smacks of desperation, especially in light of the fact that “climate change” seems to be disappearing from grant applications. Science community considers approaches to climate disinformation AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Despite overwhelming scientific…
MIT membrane produces fuel from CO2 emissions
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Will someone please wake me up and tell me I’m dreaming? ? From New Atlas: ? Researchers at MIT have developed a new membrane-based system that can convert carbon dioxide emissions into useful alternate fuels. The process has been effectively demonstrated…
Progressively Scaring the World (Lewin book synopsis)
Originally posted on Science Matters: H/T to Global Warming Policy Foundation for this publication. Announcement is here. Bernie Lewin has written a thorough history explaining a series of environmental scares building up to the current obsession with global warming/climate change. The story is enlightening to people like me who were not paying attention when much…
Russia demands revision of cross-border humanitarian operations in Syria
Deliveries of humanitarian aid to Syria from neighboring countries in bypass of Damascus, which the UN Security Council authorized in 2014, cannot continue in their current form any longer and stand in need of a revision, the Russian Ambassador to the UN, Vassily Nebenzya said on Wednesday at a meeting of the UN Security Council. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian President attends prayer in observance of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – The Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was seen attending a prayer service in Damascus, Wednesday, making a rare public appearance in Damascus. Assad arrived at the Al-Akram Mosque in the Mezzeh District this evening and was joined by several officials and religious figures, including the Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
U.S. Threats & War Games are Illegal and Criminal
*Protests in South Korea against US war games aimed at North Korea* 1. The US government threats of “preventive warfare” against DPRK are illegal and criminal. The Nuremberg Tribunal in their Judgment of 1946, which the US helped organize, condemned “preventive war” when the Lawyers for the Nazis made the argument on their behalf. This is an illegal and criminal threat in violation of international law. According to the World Court in its Advisory Opinion (1996) on the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons, the legality vel non of a threat stands or falls on the same legal grounds as if... more »
North Korea's Next Move (That Could Start a War): An Atmospheric Nuclear Test?
*Harry J. Kazianis, Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Asia* [image: A U.S. B-1 bomber that tried to kill Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in Baghdad dropped four satellite-guided bombs only 12 minutes after receiving orders that] How Pyongyang's next move could spark what can only be described as a disaster. *Editor's Note**: In our latest interview (please like our **Facebook page** to see more of these events) **Harry* *Kazianis**, Director of Defense studies at the Center for the National Interest, and Daniel L. Davis, senior fellow for Defense Priorities, discuss North Korea’s lates... more »
How to Get More Money from Congress: Declare an Emergency
*Benjamin H. Friedman* *Security, North America* [image: U.S. troops walk outside their base in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan] The Trump administration wants Congress to add $5.9 billion in “emergency” spending to the Pentagon’s 2018 budget. Except there isn't really an emergency. The Trump administration wants Congress to add $5.9 billion in “emergency” spending to the Pentagon’s 2018 budget. Most of the request would go toward boosting funding for missile defense in the name of stopping North Korean missiles. Smaller slices would pay to add troops to the war in Afghanistan and... more »
North Korea's Latest ICBM Test Highlights America's Flawed Strategy
*Eric Gomez* *Security, Asia* "It is difficult to see how a military conflict to tear down the Kim regime wouldn’t go nuclear quickly, and even if the conflict stayed conventional it would be a great catastrophe for all parties involved." North Korea ended over two months of relative peace and quiet in grand fashion with yesterday’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). More details of the test will come to light in the next few days and weeks, but initial data about the test indicate Pyongyang’s steady progress on ballistic missile development despite increasingl... more »
What Would Happen If North Korea Attacked Washington, DC with a Nuclear Weapon?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, North America* One million casualties? “The test-fire of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-15, newly developed under the political resolution and strategic decision of the Workers’ Party of Korea, was successfully carried out,” the Korean Central News Agency announced after Pyongyang conducted its twenty-third missile test since February. “The ICBM Hwasong-15 type...is an intercontinental ballistic rocket tipped with [a] super-large heavy warhead which is capable of striking the whole mainland of the U.S.” How serious should the U... more »
Does Korea Have to Reunify? Short Answer, No.
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* It would not be as simple as the German reunification and could likely cost much more. On his recent trip to Asia President Donald Trump asked his South Korean hosts an impolitic question: “Do you have to reunify?” They said yes, but the right answer is no. The head of the ruling Democratic Party observed that “people who come to South Korea almost never ask it. The fact that he posed this question, frankly speaking, gave us the opportunity to explain the need for reunification.” But there is no need. In fact, reunification is unlikely, absent a ... more »
America and Japan Must Respond Collectively to China's Bullying
*Paul J. Leaf* *Security, Asia* [image: Military honour guard members march during a welcoming ceremony for China's President Xi Jinping at the Presidential Palace in Hano] When U.S. leadership is doubted and Chinese actions threaten America’s vital security interests, Washington must respond appropriately. Following frightening improvements in North Korea’s nuclear and missile technologies, South Korea earlier this year deployed THAAD, an American-made missile defense system. China responded by retaliating against South Korea. Lacking support from the United States and Japan—bot... more »
Talk about leaving yourself wide open...
I note CNN has stated, delicate offended nose in air, that it won't attend President Trump's White House party for the news media. “CNN will not be attending this year's White House Christmas party,” a CNN spokesperson said. “In light of the President's continued attacks on freedom of the press and CNN, we do not feel it is appropriate to celebrate with him as his invited guests. We will send a White House reporting team to the event and report on it if news warrants.” The President's press secretary promptly responded on Twitter: *Ouch!* I bet someone at CNN is fuming . . . ... more »
Honduras Election Count Is Now 'Neck-And-Neck'
*Reuters:* *Election crisis engulfs Honduras with rival candidates neck-and-neck* TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras grappled with a slow-motion political crisis on Wednesday, with its president, a crime-fighting U.S. ally, edging ahead of his rival, a TV star whose supporters protested as his early lead in the weekend election evaporated. Three days after polling stations closed in Honduras’ presidential election, there was growing international concern and still a fifth of ballots left to count with no clear victor. With around 82.89 percent of ballots counted, center-right Pres... more »
A doctor who won’t use a computer loses her license to practice medicine
Anna Konopka, an 84-year-old medical doctor originally from Poland and currently practicing in New London, New Hampshire, has lost her license for refusing to practice what she calls “electronic medicine.” Get this, rather than keep electronic records or record patient data on a computer, she handwrites her patient records and keeps them in file cabinets.
Donald Trump believes that the Robert Mueller investigation will be over soon and that it will exonerate him.
I am this close to losing my shit completely. Courtesy of WaPo: *President Trump has expressed certainty that the special-counsel probe into his campaign’s possible collusion with Russia will be finished by the end of the year, complete with an exoneration from Robert S. Mueller III, according to several friends who have spoken with him in recent days. * *Trump has dismissed his historically low approval ratings as “fake” and boasted about what he calls the unprecedented achievements of his presidency, even while chatting behind the scenes, saying no president since Harry Truman h... more »
Project Veritas Videos Are Far From a Threat to the Washington Post
[image: undefined] This week, Project Veritas posted two videos containing hidden camera footage of some Washington Post employees talking about the Post and its coverage of and editorializing on various matters. While Project Veritas presents the videos in packaging suggesting the videos are a great threat to the so-called American newspaper of record, the innocuous videos seem better suited to helping protect the Post from significant criticism. Expectations are pumped up in the packaging of the two videos. The first video released is provocatively titled “BREAKING: Undercover Vid... more »
Project Veritas Videos Are Far From a Threat to the Washington Post
[image: undefined] This week, Project Veritas posted two videos containing hidden camera footage of some Washington Post employees talking about the Post and its coverage of and editorializing on various matters. While Project Veritas presents the videos in packaging suggesting the videos are a great threat to the so-called American newspaper of record, the innocuous videos seem better suited to helping protect the Post from significant criticism. Expectations are pumped up in the packaging of the two videos. The first video released is provocatively titled “BREAKING: Undercover Vid... more »
Project Veritas Videos Are Far From a Threat to the Washington Post
[image: undefined] This week, Project Veritas posted two videos containing hidden camera footage of some Washington Post employees talking about the Post and its coverage of and editorializing on various matters. While Project Veritas presents the videos in packaging suggesting the videos are a great threat to the so-called American newspaper of record, the innocuous videos seem better suited to helping protect the Post from significant criticism. Expectations are pumped up in the packaging of the two videos. The first video released is provocatively titled “BREAKING: Undercover Vid... more »
Project Veritas Videos Are Far From a Threat to the Washington Post
[image: undefined] This week, Project Veritas posted two videos containing hidden camera footage of some Washington Post employees talking about the Post and its coverage of and editorializing on various matters. While Project Veritas presents the videos in packaging suggesting the videos are a great threat to the so-called American newspaper of record, the innocuous videos seem better suited to helping protect the Post from significant criticism. Expectations are pumped up in the packaging of the two videos. The first video released is provocatively titled “BREAKING: Undercover Vid... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 29, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the long-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 (Mars-12) in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. *Alex Beuge, Pablo Gutiérrez, Cath Levett, Finbarr Sheehy and Paul Torpey, The Guardian*: * A guide to North Korea's advance toward nuclear weapons – in maps and charts* As North Korea’s latest launch shows increased missile capability, we chart the country’s progress in developing a nuclear weapon that can credibly threaten the US *Dramatic missile progress* North Korea’s efforts to develop a nuclear-a... more »
ROBERT “BOB” MOKWA
*ROBERT “BOB” MOKWA* has been named executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at Montana State University. He previously served as interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Mokwa earned a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree from Purdue University and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.
BILLIE JO KIPP
*BILLIE JO KIPP* has been named president of California Tribal College. She previously served as president of Blackfeet Community College in Browning, Montana. Kipp earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Great Falls and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Montana.
CRYSTAL ANN WILLIAMS
*CRYSTAL ANN WILLIAMS* has been named associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Boston University. She previously served as associate vice president and a professor of English at Bates College. William earned a bachelor’s degree from New York University and an MFA from Cornell University.
RHONDA Y. WILLIAMS
*RHONDA Y. WILLIAMS* has been named inaugural holder of the John L. Seigenthaler Chair in American History at Vanderbilt University. She previously was a professor of history and founder and director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
CARLOS RISCO
*CARLOS RISCO* has been named dean of the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University, effective March 2018. He is currently a tenured professor and chair of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida. Risco earned a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree (DVM) from the University of Florida.
KEITH JENKINS
*KEITH JENKINS* has been appointed vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion at Rochester Institute of Technology. He previously served as interim vice president and associate provost. Jenkins earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from Florida State University.
SAM D. BURSTON
*SAM D. BURSTON* has been appointed vice president and chief advancement officer at Clark Atlanta University. He previously served as national director of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Burston earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Morris Brown College.
JULIE JORDAN
*JULIE JORDAN* has been appointed interim associate vice president for international programs and interim executive director of the International Institute at Mississippi State University. Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi.
CARLA WILLIAMS
*CARLA WILLIAMS* has been named director of athletics at the University of Virginia. She previously served as deputy director of athletics at the University of Georgia. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. from Florida State University.
Former University Clerk Alleges Age Discrimination
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former university clerk is seeking class-action status for her lawsuit accusing Lock Haven University of forcing out older employees. PennLive.com reports Pattiann Merrifield on Monday asked a federal judge to include employees of the central Pennsylvania school who are older than 40 and who were terminated or resigned in the past […]
Assclowns of the Week #106: The Turkey Has Landed edition
Gobble, gobble, lads and lasses! Now that we've eaten all the Thanksgiving leftovers, the nation looks forward to the Christmas holidays and the madness that goes with it. And by madness, I don't mean just Black Friday Thursday Wednesday but the assclowns on Capitol Hill running wild on the Potomac like the expensively-upholstered jackals that they are. To wit: Jailbird Jimmy O'Keefe (2) for trying to punk the *WaPo* and failing spectacularly; Donald Trump (10, 8, 6. 5 and 1) for desecrating yet another occasion and Franklin Graham (9) for essentially saying, "Let's give ch... more »
The “Responsive City” Reloaded: Can US Cities and Localities Push Against the Trump Administration also in the privacy field?
Bilyana Petkova In a recent exhibition of Mark Tobey at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, the curators beautifully invoke Tobey’s fascination with the City – “its dizzying, towering architecture, thoroughfares and pervasive whirl of electric light”. There are many reasons to be fascinated with modern urban centers – above all, their dynamic ambiguity – the controversial middle space they occupy between catalysts of both inequality and equality, of hope and hopelessness. But as new technologies are eroding the famed anonymity of city life, are our cities becoming also final ba... more »
End the Empire - Close U.S. Overseas Bases
*Activists outside Beale AFB in northern California hold banner where recon drones, U-2 spy planes and 'missile defense' radar are stationed.* The US military empire is costing our nation and arm and a leg and is a direct reason why social progress and our physical infrastructure are being dismantled. A National Conference on U.S. Foreign Military Bases on January 12-14, 2018 will be held at the Learning Commons Town Hall, University of Baltimore (1415 Maryland Avenue) in Maryland. A slew of excellent speakers will be headlining the event including: - Ajamu Baraka, 2016 Green ... more »
World News Briefs -- November 29, 2017 (Evening Edition)
United States ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Nikki Haley speaks during a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss a North Korean missile launch at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., November 29, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson *Reuters*: *U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war* UNITED NATIONS/SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States warned the North Korean leadership that it would be “utterly destroyed” if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the U.S. mainland withi... more »
JONAH GOLDBERG: THE COVERAGE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT SCANDALS IS A LIBERAL PLOT
Famous men are being exposed as sexual predators, and Jonah Goldberg has a complaint: The ongoing cascade of sexual-harassment violations is fascinating for all sorts of reasons. But one thing has been nagging at me for a while and Patrick Ruffini put his finger on it this morning: Why did this cascade start with Weinstein and not Roger Ailes? Was it because the Fox scandals were mostly about discrediting Fox? — Patrick Ruffini (@PatrickRuffini) November 29, 2017 When the allegations about Bill O’Reilly and Roger Ailes came out, the mainstream media had a field day. But there was ... more »
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “The Storm”
Yanni, “The Storm”, with Samvel Yervinyan, Victor Espinola, and Sayaka Katsui - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKA-3Qh6iFw Playlist- let it play!
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka, are the bright bluish stars from east to west (lower right to upper left) along the diagonal in this cosmic vista. Otherwise known as the Belt of Orion, these three blue supergiant stars are hotter and much more massive than the Sun. *Click image for larger size.* They lie from 800 to 1,500 light-years away, born of Orion's well-studied interstellar clouds. In fact, clouds of gas and dust adrift in this region have some surprisingly familiar shapes, including the dark Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula near Alnitak at the lower right. The famous Orion N... more »
Matt Lauer pushes Minnesota commie Garrison Keillor off the front page...
*I guess waving your winky around trumps patting a bare back.* Minnesota Public Radio has cut ties with Garrison Keillor after “learning of allegations of his inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him.” In a statement issued Wednesday morning, MPR and American Public Media announced it was ending rebroadcasts of the “A Prairie Home Companion” episodes Keillor hosted, as well as distribution and broadcasts of his show “The Writer’s Almanac.” The station will also change the name of “A Prairie Home Companion” with current host Chris Thile and cut ties with the p... more »
Chet Raymo, “In A Dark Time...”
*“In A Dark Time...”* by Chet Raymo “I've quoted a few of these lines before, from a poem by Charles Simic: "It's like fishing in the dark. Our thoughts are the hooks, Our heart the raw bait. We cast the line past all believing Into the night sky Until it's lost to sight." In a sense, that's the story of my life: a long love affair with the night sky. My first book of popular science was “365 Starry Nights”. My first book of personal prose was “The Soul of the Night: An Astronomical Pilgrimage”. “An Intimate Look at the Night Sky” followed much later, but every book in between, fic... more »
"What Is There To Fight For?"
"Life is a beautiful, magnificent thing, even to a jellyfish. The trouble is you won't fight. You've given up. But there's something just as inevitable as death. And that's life. Think of the power of the universe- turning the Earth, growing the trees. That's the same power within you- if you'll only have the courage and the will to use it." - Charlie Chaplin, Calvero's answer to Terry's question: "What is there to fight for?" in “Limelight”, (1952)
Free Download: Mark Twain, “The Mysterious Stranger”
*"The Mysterious Stranger"* by Mark Twain "An unfinished novella that Mark Twain worked on periodically from roughly 1890 until his death in 1910. The body of the work is a serious social commentary addressing Twain's ideas of the Moral Sense and the ''damned human race.'' Published posthumously in 1916 by Twain's biographer Albert Bigelow Paine. “…I must go now, and we shall not see each other any more." “In this life, Satan, but in another? We shall meet in another, surely?” Then, all tranquilly and soberly, he made the strange answer, “There is no other.” A subtle influence blew ... more »
Texas Taxpayers Shouldn't Have to Pay for Lobbyists Who Work to Raise Their Taxes
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By Chuck DeVore
TPPF petitions EPA for review of air quality standards
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By Ted Hadzi-Antich, Ryan Walters The Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a petition with the United States Environmental Protection Agency requesting the administrator reconsider and make less stringent the current national ambient air quality standards, or NAAQS, for fine particulate matter.
Were Hate Crime Charges Against ‘BLM Kidnappers’ Dropped?
Hate crime charges were not dropped, and there is no evidence any of the suspects are associated with Black Lives Matter.
Argentina's "Missing" Sub- What's the Real Story?
*I'm going to be straight and say I don't know what the "real story" is!* *However, I've had that uncomfortable feeling about this incident since the story first broke.* *And that discomfort always appears when something is off..* *When hubby first told me about this.. my first thought was ... Britain, the Falklands and Argentina. * ARA San Juan *The latest news goes like this: * *"The Argentinian Navy has revealed that the submarine that disappeared over a week ago vanished after water got into its snorkel and made a battery short-circuit."* *More* *"An explosion was detected in th... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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"The Decline of Critical Thinking"
*"The Decline of Critical Thinking"* by Lawrence Davidson "In 2008 Rick Shenkman, the Editor-in-Chief of the History News Network, published a book entitled "Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth about the American Voter" (Basic Books). In it he demonstrated, among other things, that most Americans were: (1) ignorant about major international events, (2) knew little about how their own government runs and who runs it, (3) were nonetheless willing to accept government positions and policies even though a moderate amount of critical thought suggested they were bad for the country... more »
The Trump Era and Weaponization of the Media
[image: undefined] Donald Trump's victory was so loathsome to many journalists that instead of acknowledging their cultural and partisan blindness lead to them misreport the election, they doubled down, growing two overlapping myths to delegitimize a presidency they never wanted to happen. Psychiatrists call this denial; political scientists may call it a kill shot to democracy. The two myths are Trump did not really win the election, and that once in office Trump is so unfit to serve he must be removed as a national act of self-defense. The myth Trump did not actually win exploded... more »
'Turning The Corner' in Afghanistan...Again
The US general in charge of our 16 year war in Afghanistan said yesterday that with this all-new strategy we are finally "turning the corner" in the war. A few thousand more troops and a commitment to stay as long as needed will finally deliver a "win." Haven't we heard this song before? Yes. Several times. Since 2004. Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
US & Europe’s Farcical Hypocrisy Over Russian Foreign Media Law
[image: undefined] It’s so brazenly hypocritical, it could be a joke. The US and the European Union rushed to condemn Russia’s new media laws restricting foreign entities. At the same time, they assume the unilateral right to hound Russian news outlets as “foreign agents.” Do as we say, not as we do, is the arrogant mentality here. When Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation into law last weekend, the Kremlin described the measures as a “symmetrical response” to moves in the US earlier this month forcing Russian state-owned broadcaster RT to register as a foreign a... more »
"The Most Precious Resource..."
"My favorite things in life don't cost any money. It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time." - Steve Jobs
New York psychiatry researcher charged with embezzlement, faces jail time
A researcher specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder is facing jail time for allegedly embezzling tens of thousands of dollars of federal grant money. Yesterday, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced criminal charges against Alexander Neumeister, […] The post New York psychiatry researcher charged with embezzlement, faces jail time appeared first on Retraction Watch.
"You Know, We Truly Have Lost Our Minds... The $85 ROCK!"
*"Why Is a Rock in Leather $85 and Sold Out?"* BY IWB "Signs of collapse! Here is the review…I’m at a loss for words, but my stomach did turn a few times: “I was so excited to receive my rock. I felt it was only fair to spend some time with the rock before writing a review for this item. I wanted to describe it as best as I could since it is a pretty steep price for a rock. But this rock, it represents the best of humanity. It inspires love and creativity and innocence. It can move mountains. This rock is truly the best item in my home. A gift like this could end wars. This is som... more »
N. Korea Tests Missile With Potential to Hit U.S.; Trump Calls for Additional Sanctions
[image: n-korea-tests-missile-with-potential-to-hit-u-s-trump-calls-for-additional-sanctions] North Korea tested a new type of missile on November 28 that its government claims is capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
What Do New Tests on Proposed Location of Tomb of Jesus Prove?
[image: what-do-new-tests-on-proposed-location-of-tomb-of-jesus-prove] Scientific tests appear to support the belief that the Emperor Constantine did indeed direct the building of a church over the site of what the Romans believed was the tomb that held the body of Jesus Christ until His resurrection.
Hospitals Going Bankrupt Thanks to ObamaCare
[image: hospitals-going-bankrupt-thanks-to-obamacare] A wave of hospital bankruptcies is coming, and ObamaCare is largely to blame.
Is it Okay if Innocent Men Are Destroyed for Sexual Misconduct?
[image: is-it-ok-if-innocent-men-are-destroyed-for-sexual-misconduct] Some liberals have no problem with the fact that innocent men may have to become casualties in the fight to prevent sexual misconduct.
So Donald Trump spent the morning retweeting a British fascist once convicted of verbally abusing a Muslim woman, in order to inflame his base.
VIDEO: Muslim migrant beats up Dutch boy on crutches! pic.twitter.com/11LgbfFJDq — Jayda Fransen (@JaydaBF) November 28, 2017 VIDEO: Muslim Destroys a Statue of Virgin Mary! pic.twitter.com/qhkrfQrtjV — Jayda Fransen (@JaydaBF) November 29, 2017 VIDEO: Islamist mob pushes teenage boy off roof and beats him to death! pic.twitter.com/XxtlxNNSiP — Jayda Fransen (@JaydaBF) November 29, 2017 The thing about that last video is that you KNOW that if fundamentalist Christians could get away with throwing gay people off of roof tops that it would actually be raining men in no time. These... more »
89-Year-Old Grandma Loses Appeal, Sentenced to Prison for Questioning the Holocaust
[image: grandma]An 89-year-old grandma has been sentenced to what could be the rest of her life in prison for simply stating that Auschwitz was a labor camp.
NBC fires Matt Lauer for…you guessed it, “sexual misconduct”
Matt Lauer fired from NBC News after a complaint from a colleague. More The post NBC fires Matt Lauer for…you guessed it, “sexual misconduct” appeared first on The Duran.
"Mark [his] words. If passed, the Republicans will then rediscover the "deficit crisis," and push aggressively for massive cuts in Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, education – higher education in particular – nutrition, affordable housing and more. They will seek to undo every major piece of legislation passed in the last 80 years designed to help working families, the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor." I'm wondering if any of you have learned these facts from the despicable mainstream meda? I doubt it. Trust Bernie and spread his message!
------------------------------ ------------------------------ For the past 40 years, the financial and political elite of this country have rigged the tax code to redistribute wealth and income to some of the richest and most powerful people in this country. The result: we are moving rapidly toward an oligarchic form of society in which the top 1 percent is doing phenomenally well, the middle class continues to decline and 40 million Americans are living in poverty. And it will probably not surprise you to learn that just as our tax code benefits the wealthiest people in t... more »
This Saudi Prince Just Paid $1 Billion To Be Set Free
*BBC:* *Saudi anti-corruption drive: Prince Miteb freed 'after $1bn deal'* Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has been released more than three weeks after he was detained on allegations of corruption, officials have said. Prince Miteb, once seen as a contender to the throne, was freed after agreeing an "acceptable settlement" with authorities of more than $1bn (£750m). He was one of more than 200 princes, ministers and businessmen detained in an anti-corruption drive on 4 November. At least three others have also agreed settlements, the officials said. "Yes, Prince Miteb was releas... more »
Russian Finance Minister: If Additional E.U. - U.S. Sanctions Means Seizing Foreign Exchange Reserves, It Would Be A Declaration Of Financial War
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, RIA Novosti *RT*:* Seizure of Russian forex reserves in US would mean ‘declaration of financial war’ * Russia's federal budget is prepared for the possible toughening of US sanctions. However, if they include the seizure of Russia's foreign exchange reserves, it would be regarded as a "declaration of a financial war," the Russian finance ministry warns. "If our gold and currency reserves can be arrested, even if such a thought exists, it would be financial terrorism," said Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. According to Siluanov, the... more »
Voters Don't Want To See Ryan OR Pelosi As The Next Speaker-- Are We Helpless To Guarantee That?
*Most voters want them both gone already* The most current generic congressional vote polling-- by Fox News, NBC/*Wall Street Journal*, PPP, ABC/*Washington Post*, Quinnipiac, NPR?Marist, Reuters/Ipsos, and *Economist*/YouGov-- show the Democrats outpolling the Republicans by, on average 9.6%. Ironically, the poll with the worst news for the Republicans was done by Fox. Among registered voters 50% would like to see Democrats leading Congress and just 35% would prefer to see Republicans running Congress after the next election. That same Fox poll also shows the Democratic Party with ... more »
What makes us stupid?
At talk I gave at the University of Ottawa last week, one audience member vigorously asked the very serious question: "What makes us stupid?" It was a talk about freedom of speech. The presumption is that we (middle and professional-class Canadians and Americans) are far more stupid than we should be. I accept the presumption. My answer was: "Well... I don't think it's the fluorine in the
The Politics of Research on Trauma – A Gendered Perspective
The following is a guest post by Ayelet Harel-Shalev and Shir Daphna-Tekoah. Ayelet Harel-Shalev is a Senior Lecturer at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Her academic interests include Feminist IR; Women Combatants; Ethnic Conflicts and Democracy; Minority Rights; and Women and Politics. @harelayelet ayeleths@bgu.ac.il Shir Daphna-Tekoah is a Senior Lecturer at Ashkelon Academic College, and Kaplan Medical Center. […]
Owl attempts to carry off badger twice its size in South Dakota
A burrowing owl was photographed making an audacious attempt to put an American badger on its dinner plate. It’s an animal that’s around double its size – and is easily capable of killing it. The brazen mission was carried out in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, as the badger approached its nesting site. Claws out-stretched and eyes fixed on its prey, the owl swoops in. But the badger proved to be far too big and powerful for it and the owl flew off empty-clawed. For those familiar with badgers, the outcome of the battle will come as no surprise They are renowned for their...more »
Taoist Yoga for Spiritual Cultivation and Personal Development
*Dylan Charles* - A remarkable practice for self-cultivation and higher consciousness. The post Taoist Yoga for Spiritual Cultivation and Personal Development appeared first on Waking Times.
Indigenous Studies Scholar Focuses on Social Justice
A recognized scholar of Indigenous Studies, Dr. Kim TallBear is an associate professor of Native Studies at the University of Alberta in Canada. In 2016, the government of Canada awarded TallBear with the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience and Environment.
Tribal College President Brings Experience to New Post
In September, Dr. Billie Jo Kipp was selected as president of the California Tribal College (CTC), following a year-long nationwide search. In this role, Kipp is leading the college in establishing a campus, expanding its programs, developing curricula and earning accreditation.
Colleges Look to Encourage More Minorities to Study the Environment
As the world responds to climate change, what is the role universities can play in ensuring people of color and those from marginalized backgrounds are part of the solution?
A retweet is not an endorsement!
Daily Politics Wednesday 29th November “Donald Trump, POTUS, has been sharing videos - reTweeting videos which were originally made by the deputy leader of a far right group in Britain called Britain First. Ah, many people regard Britain First as a fascist organisation - certainly on the far, far right, and these tweets purport to show Muslims committing crimes. Okay, it’s true. Many people do see Britain First in the way Neil described, and yes, the videos are unverified, so they may be less than accurate. (But, hey, as the BBC is wont to say, retweets are not endorsements.) “He... more »
Progressively Scaring the World (Lewin book synopsis)
Bernie Lewin has written a thorough history explaining a series of environmental scares building up to the current obsession with global warming/climate change. The story is enlightening to people like me who were not paying attention when much of this activity was going down, prior to Copenhagen COP in my case. It also provides a […]
Report: China Developing Ghost Imaging Spy Satellite To Track U.S. Stealth Aircraft
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber from the Whiteman Air Force Base does a flyover during the 95th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, California, January 1, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Blake *South China Morning Post*: *Could ghost imaging spy satellite be a game changer for Chinese military?* *Scientists are developing a probe to track stealth bombers at night.* China is developing a new type of spy satellite using ghost imaging technology that could change the game of military cat and mouse within a decade, according to scientists involved in the project. Existing camouflage techniques – from s... more »
American Heart Association president suffers heart attack at 52
By Dr. Mercola In the health paradox of the year, 52-year-old cardiologist John Warner, president of the American Heart Association (AHA), recently suffered a heart attack in the middle of a health conference. In a statement, the association reported Warner was in stable condition after having a stent placed to open a blocked artery. Part of Warner’s speech
Class No. 8: Making it Happen: Money vs. Credit
The Basement Classical Education New International Economic Order American Credit System Video of fbJSz_ktkyE Welcome to the eighth class in our 2017 Economic Class series! Register for archive classes, homework and access to teachers here. Now that we have covered scientific and technological breakthroughs as specific advancements, making jumps in the economy, and how a system of infrastructure is best understood as providing a platform for a level of economic activity, we take up the question: “How do we organize social structures to make this happen?” How do national banking and ... more »
Would you bet your paycheck on a weather forecast?
Canadians Dr. Tim Ball and Tom Harris explain the difference between weather, climate, and meteorology as part of their denunciation of climate alarmists who misuse and even alter historic scientific data in their vain attempts to "prove" their global warming theories that are the fuel for the globalist elite's efforts to consolidate power into their hands. Much of their success stems from the kinship between environmentalism and consolidation of state power over the individual. Freedom lovers, therefore, must be vigilant to stop these power hungry bullies in their tracks.
Elite Syrian Army division to head operation in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger Forces division will be redeployed to the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate once they complete their operation in southeast Deir Ezzor, a military source told Al-Masdar News this evening. According to the source, the Tiger Forces will specifically be deployed to the Abu […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish Army hammers Kurdish heartland in northwest Aleppo ahead of planned offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:05 P.M.) – Light skirmishes and heavy artillery exchanges continued between Kurdish and Turkish belligerents in northwestern Aleppo on Wednesday amid reports of a looming Turkish invasion into the Efrin enclave, a rural pocket controlled by the US-backed ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF). With Turkish reconnaissance planes observing the region around the clock, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanese actor officially indicted for collaborating with Israel
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Lebanese actor/writer Ziad Itani was officially indicted by Judge Peter Germanos, Wednesday, on charges of collaborating with Israel. Due to the nature of the case, Judge Germanos reportedly referred Itani to the military court, where Judge Riad Abu Ghaida will oversee his case. Itani was detained by the security […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian security forces foil terrorist attack in Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 P.M.) – The Syrian security forces foiled a terrorist attack on Wednesday inside the provincial capital of the Homs Governorate, the Syrian government reported. According to the government’s report, the Syrian security forces received a tip from a local in Homs City about a plan to bomb the Ba’ath Party headquarters and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Three reasons why Turkey needs to establish direct dialogue with Damascus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dropped a hint about the possibility of direct contacts between Ankara and Damascus on the Kurdish issue. Speaking to Sputnik, Turkish observers emphasized the necessity of Turko-Syrian cooperation, at the same time pointing to contradictions between all parties involved in the regional crisis. After the Sochi summit between the leaders […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US-led coalition tries to hide grave consequences of Raqqa operation – Russian envoy
The US-led coalition is trying to hide the grave consequences of its operation for the liberation of Syria’s Raqqa from the Islamic State terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia), Russia’s Permanent Envoy to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said on Wednesday. The Russian envoy who spoke at a UN Security Council session said that Moscow was seriously […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Omar Khribin becomes first Syrian to be named Asian Player of the Year
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 P.M.) – Omar Khribin of Damascus, Syria was named the 2017 Asian Player of the Year during the Asian Football Confederation’s Annual Awards in Bangkok, Thailand tonight. The 23 year old star forward for the Saudi Professional League’s Al-Hilal team beat out two finalists from the United Arab Emirates’ Omar Abdulrahman and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Watch the Syrian Army’s advance in southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:05 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reportedly made advances during an offensive in the southern countryside of Aleppo, Tuesday. According to reports, the SAA managed to advance from Al-Rashidiyah to Azizah and Abisah, regaining control of the villages from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (also known as Tahrir al-Sham or HTC). Following the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Crisis in Lebanon to end soon, Hariri to stay Prime Minister, says President Aoun
Lebanese President Michel Aoun met with Saad Hariri shortly after he returned to Lebanon following a long absence. As a result of the meeting, it was announced that President Aung has not accepted the resignation of Hariri, since he promised to reconsider the decision to leave his post. Lebanon will soon see an end to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadists launch large counter-attack in southern Aleppo to recapture lost towns
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:15 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched a powerful counter-attack in the southern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate, today, targeting the towns they recently lost to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham began the attack by storming the town of Al-Ramleh, which was not well-defended by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi Army’s attempt to recapture town near Yemeni border ends in disaster – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Saudi Army attempted to recapture a town in the Najran Region near the Yemeni border, Tuesday, after losing it several months ago to the Houthi forces. However, the attack did not go as planned for the Saudi Coalition as they were ultimately forced to frantically retreat after the Houthi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Tillerson's Swan Song? Or Just Getting Started?
*Curt Mills* *Politics, North America* [image: U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks to staff members at the U.S. Mission to the U.N. in Geneva] Bludgeoned in the press, Tillerson makes pointed remarks at establishment think tank. *The National Interest *reported yesterday that the State Department and the White House are not on the same page with regards to a report in *The American Conservative *by veteran defense reporter Mark Perry that alleges that White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, likely greenlit controversial Saudi Arabian actions... more »
Is China Helping North Korea Build Ballistic Missile Submarines?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* Everything you need to know about North Korea's new Sinpo submarines. North Korea may be receiving technical assistance from outside powers to develop its submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) technology. Pyongyang currently has one experimental Sinpo-B diesel electric ballistic missile submarine (SSB) that it uses for testing while a more advanced Sinpo-C is currently thought to be under construction. As two prominent U.S. experts on submarine technology note, developing the launch mechanisms for ballistic missile submarines is extraordina... more »
Dineh Lenny Foster -- 'American Indian Movement gave us dignity and pride to stand up, express ourselves'
Bill Means and Lenny Foster, AIM West 2017. Photo by Karen Wright Dineh Lenny Foster -- 'American Indian Movement gave us dignity and pride to stand up, express ourselves' Article by Brenda Norrell Audio by Govinda Dalton Spirit Resistance Radio Photo by Karen Wright Censored News SAN FRANCISCO -- Lenny Foster, Dineh and spiritual adviser for Leonard Peltier, shared his memories of
The Browder Hoax: Dangerous Deception...a book about how the Magnitsky Act got passed in Canada and elsewhere
*An Interview with Author* *Alex Krainer* I just spent 1 1/2 hours this morning listening to the video interview above with Alex Krainer, the author of the book currently titled "*The Killing of William Browder: Deconstructing Bill Browder's Dangerous Deception". *This book has been banned "suppressed" by Amazon based on a complaint by the lawyers representing Bill Browder...not as a result of any neutral decision-making process based on the principles of "freedom of speech". The interview was conducted and posted on an SOTT program called "The Truth Perspective". I was alerted... more »
Latest Polls Show Roy Moore Regaining Lead in Senate Race
[image: latest-polls-show-roy-moore-regaining-lead-in-senate-race] Poll results released on Monday and Tuesday show that Roy Moore has regained the lead over Doug Jones in the battle for the Alabama Senate seat left vacant by Jeff Sessions, though Jones has outspent Moore 10 to one.
Smartest newspaper profiles top Nazi!
*WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017Low-IQ porridge results:* What happens when the nation's smartest newspaper profiles a high-ranking Nazi? Answer: We get to see that the work of the New York Times may not always be real smart. The profile, written by Richard Fausset, appeared in the Sunday Times. In a subsequent attempt to explain the piece, national editor Marc Lacey identified Fausset as "one of [the New York Times'] smartest thinkers and best writers." Fausset is "one of [the New York Times'] smartest thinkers!" If that is true, it doesn't speak especially well for the New York T... more »
North Korea’s nuclear deterrent proves One Belt–One Road is the only hope for peace
North Korea, even more than Syria, proves that the US model of threats, sanctions and war is a failure in every sense. Now, China and Russia can prove that One Belt--One Road and the model of mutual cooperation can turn even the most tense situations into a "win-win". More The post North Korea’s nuclear deterrent proves One Belt–One Road is the only hope for peace appeared first on The Duran.
RT America drops massive truth bombs on Clinton mafia
Revenge for Clinton campaign's Russiagate fake news. More The post RT America drops massive truth bombs on Clinton mafia appeared first on The Duran.
Study: no acceleration in global warming, climate sensitivity to CO2 too high
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: New research yields old result: Climate warming slow, steady. Observed value is half that of CMIP5 climate models. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 29, 2017) — The rate at which Earth’s atmosphere is warming has not significantly accelerated over the past 23 years, according to research at The University of Alabama…
Unbelievable: New $500 million Oroville dam spillway already has cracks
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: CA Department of of Water Resources says: “don’t worry”, it’s “robust”. Readers may recall that in February 2017, the spillway at Oroville dam eroded and collapsed due to the massive amount of water from El Nino weather pattern induced storms eroding concrete that had cracks in it that…
A veneer of certainty stoking climate alarm
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry In private, climate scientists are much less certain than they tell the public. – Rupert Darwall Rupert Darwall has written a tour-de-force essay “A Veneer of Certainty Stoking Climate Alarm“, which has been published by CEI [link to full essay]. Foreword I was invited to write a…
Polar bears refused to die as predicted and this is how the propheseers respond
Originally posted on polarbearscience: The polar bear experts who predicted tens of thousands of polar bears would be dead by now (given the ice conditions since 2007) have found my well-documented criticisms of their failed prophesies have caused them to loose face and credibility with the public. Predicted sea ice changes (based on 2004 data)…
Yet another State Department employee resigns her post as Rex Tillerson seems to adopt new problem solving strategy called "wishful thinking."
Courtesy of Think Progress: *Rex Tillerson’s State Department slipped further into disarray this week, following the departure of a figure brought in to overhaul the department amid growing tensions within the Trump administration. * *Maliz Beams, who was brought on as Counselor to the Department of State in August, resigned her position after only three months, according to officials. The department confirmed Beams’ departure on Monday. * *“Beams is stepping away from her role here at the Department of State and is returning to her home in Boston,” a spokesperson told BuzzFeed Ne... more »
2018 Duckies
This is a guest post from Laura Seay, among other things chair of the Online Media Caucus for ISA. It’s Duckies time! ISA 2018 is right around the corner. The Online Achievement in International Studies Reception and Awarding of the Duckies will take place on Friday, April 6 at 7:30pm. We’ll feature three speakers in the […]
A History of the War on Christmas
How wishing people "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" came to be regarded as an act of war.
Is Taco Bell Roy Moore’s Main Financial Backer?
A social media rumor calling for a boycott of Taco Bell inaccurately claims that either the chain or its owner is the main financial backer of the embattled politician.
Is Area 51 Gearing Up To Test The B-21 Bomber?
*Popular Mechanics:* *Is the Air Force’s New Bomber Testing at Area 51?* *New facilities, unusual aircraft sightings point to activity at the mysterious site. But why?* A rash of unusual activity, coupled with new construction at the world-famous testing ground of Area 51, has aviation enthusiasts wondering if the base is gearing up to help with the development of a new bomber. Some evidence seems to point to the secret site’s involvement in the Air Force’s B-21 Raider program, designed to create a new stealth bomber to penetrate advanced enemy defenses. Currently under developm... more »
Massacre By Tribal Militias In South Sudan Kills 50
Image from BBC *Reuters: **Tribal militia kill 43 in South Sudan's Jonglei state, abduct women, children* JUBA (Reuters) - A tribal militia killed at least 43 people in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, local officials said on Wednesday, extending a spate of tit-for-tat revenge killings. Raiders from the Murle ethnic group killed 20 men, 22 women and one child, and injured 19 people in the village of Duk Payel on Tuesday, Jonglei Information Minister Jocab Akech Deng said. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a separate statement that among those kille... more »
Navajo Code Talker's speech at the White House: Diversity is what makes America great
This Navajo code talker spoke about diversity strengthening the USA — right in front of Trump. Peter MacDonald was born in Arizona, U.S.A in may of 1928. His clan is Hashk’aa ( Yucca Fruit) born to Bitahníí (They are within themselves). He grew up in the Teec Nos Pos, Four corners area. He went to boarding school in Shiprock,NM and dropped out in the 6th grade because all the teachers were mean to the Navajos. Raised among traditional sheepherders and trained as a medicine man for 1 year. MacDonald entered the Marine Corps as a Navajo language code talker during World War II. Afte... more »
SECRET SOCIETIES AND CULTS - PART 1
The major secret societies and cults are usually run by elite males who claim to have hidden knowledge, which can only be revealed to 'the chosen'. *1.* *OSIRIAN CULT* This Egyptian cult, which had initiation rituals, believed that Osiris was the God of Resurrection. Ancient Egyptians believed that the *ka*, or life-force, left the body at the point of death. What happened to Osiris? Set, half-brother of King Osiris, cut Osiris into 14 parts. Isis, Osiris's queen and sister, gathered up the parts of Osiris, to bring him back to life, but could not find his penis since it was ...more »
THE BASELINE FOR REPUBLICANS IS THAT DEMOCRATS SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO HOLD OFFICE, APPARENTLY
It's been a crazy news day, but I want to direct your attention to something that isn't front-page news: another poll in the Roy Moore-Doug Jones Senate race. Like the one I told you about yesterday, this one shows Moore bouncing back, though that's not what I want to focus on. [An] Alabama Senate poll released this week has Republican Roy Moore leading Democrat Doug Jones as his base appears to be solidifying as the distance grows since the initial allegations against Moore. Louisiana-based JMC Analytics and Polling released its latest Senate poll on Wednesday morning with Moore ho... more »
Homeless Read Mean Tweets from People Who Don’t Appreciate their Good Fortune
*Vic Bishop* - No wonder helping the homeless is looked down upon today. The post Homeless Read Mean Tweets from People Who Don’t Appreciate their Good Fortune appeared first on Waking Times.
Global Security: Is it Possible and How?
A Multipolar Security Model looks like as the best option dealing with the prevention of war and protecting global security. The post Global Security: Is it Possible and How? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Quote of the Day: The issue today and every other day ...
More and more, I realise that the great man's observation below describes too many people across virtually every issue requiring their action, effort, or courage. Yet they seemingly want crops without effort ... *“Those who profess to favour freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are people who want crops without ploughing the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; they want the ocean without the roar of its many waters. The struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, or it may be both. But it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand.... more »
Caught Our Notice: 1,376 words of overlap in paper by food researcher Brian Wansink
Title: Change Their Choice! Changing Behavior Using the CAN Approach and Activism Research What Caught Our Attention: Food researcher Brian Wansink has had a rough time lately. After researchers began scrutinizing his work, he has racked up five retractions and multiple corrections. (We’re counting one retracted paper twice, as Wansink first retracted and replaced it with a […] The post Caught Our Notice: 1,376 words of overlap in paper by food researcher Brian Wansink appeared first on Retraction Watch.
The Left's Circular Firing Squad Training Video
Here is a (now very awkward) segment of a pants-less Matt Lauer exposing himself to four NBC women, saying "Drink it in ladies!" One of them asks "Again Matt?" Savannah Guthrie tells Lauer "Stop it. You're making me lactate." pic.twitter.com/tuLtro5etE — Benny (@bennyjohnson) November 29, 2017 _____________________________________ *Al Franken should resign? That’s absurd.* By Garrison Keillor ______________________________ And life comes at you fast..... STATEMENT FROM MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO REGARDING GARRISON KEILLOR AND A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION NOVEMBER 29, 2017 - Minnesota ... more »
Turning The Corner In Afghanistan
[image: undefined] The news about the wars the U.S. is waging all over the world is unreliable. The same statements of progress are repeated year after year. The official numbers, be they of civilian casualties or deployed troops, are mere lies. Every news presentation should be engraved with a warning: "Assertions and numbers are not what they appear." Consider, for example, the various "turned corner" statements officials have made about Afghanistan. On October 5 2017 the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirmed to the BBC that Afghanistan has "turned the corner": ... when I ask... more »
Turning The Corner In Afghanistan
[image: undefined] The news about the wars the U.S. is waging all over the world is unreliable. The same statements of progress are repeated year after year. The official numbers, be they of civilian casualties or deployed troops, are mere lies. Every news presentation should be engraved with a warning: "Assertions and numbers are not what they appear." Consider, for example, the various "turned corner" statements officials have made about Afghanistan. On October 5 2017 the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirmed to the BBC that Afghanistan has "turned the corner": ... when I ask... more »
Turning The Corner In Afghanistan
[image: undefined] The news about the wars the U.S. is waging all over the world is unreliable. The same statements of progress are repeated year after year. The official numbers, be they of civilian casualties or deployed troops, are mere lies. Every news presentation should be engraved with a warning: "Assertions and numbers are not what they appear." Consider, for example, the various "turned corner" statements officials have made about Afghanistan. On October 5 2017 the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirmed to the BBC that Afghanistan has "turned the corner": ... when I ask... more »
Turning The Corner In Afghanistan
[image: undefined] The news about the wars the U.S. is waging all over the world is unreliable. The same statements of progress are repeated year after year. The official numbers, be they of civilian casualties or deployed troops, are mere lies. Every news presentation should be engraved with a warning: "Assertions and numbers are not what they appear." Consider, for example, the various "turned corner" statements officials have made about Afghanistan. On October 5 2017 the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirmed to the BBC that Afghanistan has "turned the corner": ... when I ask... more »
Hwasong-15: North Korea's New Missile That Shocked the World
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* Everything you need to know. While initial assessments suggested that North Korea tested a Hwasong-14 (HS-14) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during its record-breaking launch on November 28, statements from Pyongyang assert that the weapon was a completely new missile called the HS-15. Very little information is available about the new ballistic missile save for the official statement from the North Korean regime. However, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) took pains to emphasize the weapon’s payload—particularly its ca... more »
Taiwan Wants New Submarines to Close the Military Gap Against China
*Rowan Allport* *Security, * And it might be a mistake. It is clear to Taiwan that it can’t match mainland China’s military might. As a result, the country is increasingly relying on an asymmetric approach to close the gap. But Taipei’s plan to focus significant resources on building up the country’s submarine fleet probably isn’t the best way forward. Taiwan’s latest quadrennial defense review, released in March 2017, departed little from previous versions in its basic strategy. The review highlighted the increasing capabilities of mainland China’s forces and the need for cou... more »
Stephen A. Douglas's all-important question about judicial legitimacy
What follows should be read in the context of Richard Primus’s and Keith Whittington’s absolutely superb postings on the issues raised by the proposal to pack the federal judiciary with Trump nominees chosen, de facto, by a combination of the Federalist Society (Leonard Leo) and the Heritage Foundation. I agree that this exemplifies “constitutional hardball.” There’s no doubt about the formal power of Congress to adopt the proposal, but there should be as little doubt that its adoption would fray our “mystic bonds of Union” even further. What I find particularly depressing about... more »
Co-father of voucher privatization Tomáš Ježek died
Tomáš Ježek (=Thomas Hedgehog) was born here in Pilsen, in Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, in 1940. He was one of the important men who led the transformation of the Czechoslovak economy from communism to capitalism after 1989. As a young man, he fell in love with economics – like his classmate and basketball teammate Václav Klaus. Ježek did lots of things related to economics. For example, he translated Hayek's texts to Czech. He also belonged to the generation of pro-reform members of the Czechoslovak Communist Party in the promising 1960s. He left the party in 1969, in the... more »
Tale Of Two Matts-- And The Sex Thing In Politics
What could I possibly have to say about Matt Lauer? I'm not sure if I ever saw him on TV-- and certainly not on the gossipy morning show he did on NBC. He is accused of sexually assaulting a female staffer in 2014 at the Sochi Winter Games. She complained to H.R. on Monday and he was fired on Tuesday night and by this morning it pushed Señor Trumpanzee's antics out of the top news story slots everywhere-- including on Lauer's own show. NBC News chairman Andy Lack made the decision himself. Lack: "While it is the first complaint about his behavior in the over twenty years he’s been ... more »
Sexual Allegations And Accusations Continue To Rock The U.S.Congress And The American Media
*WNU Editor:* What a wild morning. The first thing that I read this morning was this .... *NBC Fires Matt Lauer for Sexual Misconduct, but the Worst Is Yet to Come* (Daily Beast). And then I read this .... *Democratic pressure mounts on Rep. John Conyers to resign* (NBC). And now this is coming out (and I want names) .... *Chairman details ‘hush fund’ Congress uses to shield harassment complaints *(Washington Times). And we are only half-way through the day today. I have mentioned a few times over the past few weeks that my gut was telling me that this was/is just the tip of the i... more »
Egypt’s President Orders Army And Police To Restore Order In Sinai In Three Months
*Ahram Online:* *Egypt's Sisi orders army, police to restore order in Sinai with 'utmost force' in three months* Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday ordered the Egyptian army and police forces to restore stability and security in the Sinai Peninsula within three months using "utmost force." The president's command came during his speech at a public celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth (Moulid El-Nabi) at Al-Azhar's conference center in Cairo. The event was attended by tens of Azhar clerics and public officials and including Minister of Religious Endowments ... more »
‘Because You’re White!’: Teens Record Cop Harassing Them For Their Skin Color
[image: teens]A group of teens secretly recorded a cop as he harassed them for no reason — explaining that he'd stopped them "Because they're white."
A third John Conyers accuser has come forward. BUT Democrat leader blurts out, “I just heard of a fifth”
Democrats lose count of John Conyers’ accusers. More The post A third John Conyers accuser has come forward. BUT Democrat leader blurts out, “I just heard of a fifth” appeared first on The Duran.
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