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Syrian Army, Palestinian forces prepare to retake Yarmouk Camp
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their Palestinian allies are preparing to kickoff their large-scale offensive in southern Damascus that is geared to retake the Yarmouk Camp, Tadamon, and Hajar Al-Aswad. Backed by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), Fatah Al-Intifada and Palestine Liberation Army (PLA), […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Massive pro-government rallies take place across Iran – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – An annual pro-government rally was held in Tehran on Saturday following two days of rare anti-government protests across the country. Saturday’s pro-government rallies were scheduled to be held in more than 1,200 cities and towns across Iran. The events have been held annually to commemorate the “9-Dey Epic” of December […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army sends large force to East Ghouta amid latest attack by Islamist militias
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has sent a large number of reinforcements to the East Ghouta region of Damascus after the latest attack by the Islamist rebels of Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham and Faylaq Al-Rahman. According to a military report, the Syrian Army’s High Command has redeployed their Qalamoun Shield forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israeli Air Force hits Hamas positions in response to Friday rocket fire
The Israeli Air Force once again hit the positions of the Palestinian Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip responding to the Friday rocket fire, the Israeli Defense Forces said. “Today, in response to the rockets launched yesterday at Sha’ar HaNegev & Sdot Negev regional councils in southern Israel, the IAF targeted a Hamas observation post […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Video: Moment Sama TV crew was targeted by jihadist IED in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 A.M.) – The Sama TV crew was targeted by an IED left behind by the jihadist rebels inside the town of Abu Dali, Saturday, resulting in the death of one cameraman. Video footage of the IED attack was released by pro-government media on Saturday; this film shows the moment the Sama crew […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
"Ask Me Not..."
“Ask me not what I have, but what I am.” - Heinrich Heine
"The Deeper That Sorrow Carves Into Your Being..."
“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being the more joy you can contain. Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?” - Kahlil Gibran Graphic: "Entreaty," by horyma. Freely download "The Prophet", by Kahlil Gibran, here: - https://ia600302.us.archive.org/
“The Secret Language of the Wounded”
*“The Secret Language of the Wounded”* by Alex Noble "Those who have been deeply wounded recognize each other. They speak a secret language of tears that no one sees. They are known to have extraordinary visions, they rise to impossible heights, and then fall down like stones. Some call them mad, when, for a few brief hours or days, they transcend their pain, connect with demons or divinities, invent new lives for themselves, dream dreams like the old men who spend whole days watching the boats come and go in Greek fishing villages, telling tales of life on the high seas, imagining... more »
Tweets For Today
IMAGE: Map of Iran showing locations of protests over the last three days - @maryamnayebyazd pic.twitter.com/BKKbAgyMIM — Conflict News (@Conflicts) December 30, 2017 Mass pro-regime rallies are held across Iranian cities after two days of angry protests directed against the country's religious rulers pic.twitter.com/Mr1JCYmzXR — AFP news agency (@AFP) December 30, 2017 New in 2018: Air Force will officially retire MQ-1 Predator drone https://t.co/3SZRYLc3dq pic.twitter.com/3BQGsOSmRI — Defense News (@defense_news) December 30, 2017 Soldiers had been instructed to hold off on sa... more »
Picture Of The Day
An Iranian woman escapes tear gas during the unrest at the University of Tehran as students joined in the country's ongoing protests *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this link .... *A picture of defiance: Iranian woman protester raises her fist amid a cloud of choking tear gas in Tehran after mullahs launch violent crackdown and order counter rallies by loyalists on third day of demonstrations against hardline regime* (Daily Mail).
U.S. Army General’s Promotion Pulled Because He Called A Congressional Staffer ‘Sweetheart’
*Photo:* Maj. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves. DVIDS *Task & Purpose/Stars and Stripes*: *Army General’s Promotion Pulled After Calling Congressional Staffer ‘Sweetheart’ * Maj. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves’ nomination for a third star has been pulled in the wake of an Army Inspector General’s probe that found he disrespected a female congressional staffer when he called her “sweetheart.” A report of the investigation into the incident was provided Friday to Stars and Stripes and determined the “preponderance of the evidence” indicated Gonsalves referred to the staffer as “sweetheart” during an Octobe... more »
Half of Puerto Rico Remains Without Power 100 Days After Hurricane Maria
A car drives under downed power lines. Ricardo Arduengo for NBC News *Time*: *Anger Grows as Half of Puerto Rico Remains Without Power Months After Hurricane* (SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) — The revelation that more than 660,000 power customers across Puerto Rico still lack electricity more than three months after Hurricane Maria has sparked outrage, surprise and resignation among some islanders who accuse officials of mismanaging their response to the Category 4 storm. It’s the first time the government of the U.S. territory has provided that statistic, which was released as authoritie... more »
How Is Trump Inc. Doing?
Trump Hotels *Daily Beast:* *Trump Inc. Had a Rough Year, but His D.C. Hotel Is Killing It* *Other Trump properties are pulling down the president’s name. But near the White House, it’s as good as gold.* For a host of Trump-branded properties, 2017 brought...hiccups. Workers removed the “TRUMP” sign from the hotel formerly known as TRUMP SOHO last week in the dark of night. The move came six months after the hotel formerly known as Trump International Hotel and Tower Toronto reportedly paid the Trump Organization upwards of $6 million to get out of their contract and rebrand as T... more »
The Pence Of Darkness
Many Republicans who had already seen the existential threat Trump was to their party saw May 3’s Indiana primary as the last place to stop him. Cruz hoped to force a contested convention by winning Indiana. The state’s unpopular governor, Mike Pence, who looked hard-pressed to win a second term, announced he was voting for Cruz. Trump beat him 587,710 (53.3%) to 404,332 (36.7%) and Cruz hoisted the white flag and withdrew from the battle for the nomination. Of Indiana’s 92 counties, Trump won 87. Cruz won Adams, Allen, Elkhart, Wells and Whitley counties, clustered in the northea... more »
The Southern Hemisphere hasn’t seen a single cyclone this season
The Southern Hemisphere storm season has gotten off to a slow start so far, with the lowest cyclone activity on record.
CNN's Legal Analyst Believes President Trump Is Right About The FBI
*Paul Callan, CNN*: *Trump is right about the FBI* The ferocity of President Donald Trump's recent attacks on the integrity of the FBI has sent shock waves through an agency accustomed to public adulation in recent years. Sadly, much of the presidential criticism of the bureau may be entirely legitimate. The FBI has traditionally enjoyed a highly favorable reputation among a majority of the nation's citizens. Despite controversial programs that sometimes employed illegal forms of surveillance and enforcement methods -- such as those used on black citizens lawfully protesting racia... more »
X22 Report, “The Cabal Initiates The First Event, Let The Games Begin”
X22 Report, “The Cabal Initiates The First Event, Let The Games Begin” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKLriovk1Yg *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The Economic Tranisition Is Nearing Completetion Before The Crisis Hits” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gTER4ghgPE
North Korea's Greatest Wish: How the U.S.–South Korea Alliance Could Die
*Zachary Keck, Leon Whyte* *Security, Asia* It is easy to imagine how the two nationalist presidents could butt heads. With North Korea rapidly expanding its nuclear and missile capabilities, maintaining a robust U.S.–South Korean alliance is vital. Unfortunately, there is a ticking time-bomb that threatens to throw the alliance in a tailspin. This time-bomb is the upcoming renegotiation of the burden sharing agreement known as the Special Measures Agreement (SMA). The current five-year SMA, negotiated in 2014, will expire in 2018, meaning negotiations will need to begin soon. F... more »
America's Javelin Missiles Are Going to Ukraine (but Can They Stop Russia's Army?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* Sure they can kill tanks—but could they make matters even worse? On December 22, 2017 the State Department announced it had issued an export license for lethal military aid to Ukraine—including $47 million for 210 Javelin missiles and thirty-five command launcher units (CLUs) with which to launch them. The decision has been welcomed by Kiev and elicited an angry response from Moscow. Ukraine first requested Javelins in the fall of 2014 to counter Russian tank units that had intervened in a separatist conflict in Eastern Ukraine, sending th... more »
These Are All of the New Weapons the U.S. Army Will Use in 2018
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, North America* Lots of new goodies for the troops. 2017 was a big, big year for military fashion, from the end of the Army’s legendary gray PT uniform to the embarrassing $94 million in forest camo that Uncle Sam ordered up for Afghan soldiers in largely forest-free Afghanistan. But with the Army’s latest four-year uniform transition period now winding down, 2018 will be an even bigger year for soldiers as the branch fields its latest gear and weapons upgrades. So what will be the things they carried in 2018? Here’s a brief guide to al... more »
Hell in the Pacific: How the Japanese Army Desperately Struggled for Survival and Lost
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* The Japanese Army fought desperately along New Guinea’s Driniumor River. Under a midnight moon, hundreds of soldiers crept forward into position along the riverbank. Fields of tall reeds helped conceal them from observation but could not muffle the sounds of weary men slipping in the mud. Sergeants whispered orders to stay quiet while officers anxiously listened for any sign the enemy was alert to their presence. As they waited for the signal to attack, the men of Major Moritoshi Kawahigashi’s 1st Battalion, 78th Infantry Regiment felt so... more »
This Russian Rifle Could Cause Trouble for NATO (Think Automatic Weapons)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* Words you need to know: Balanced Action. One of the primary differences in infantry training between NATO countries and the former Warsaw Pact was the use of automatic fire. While NATO countries train their infantry to almost always use semi-automatic fire to engage targets, the Warsaw Pact countries trained their infantry to make use of fully-automatic fire on the assault, in short, controlled three-round bursts. This was a result of the AK originally entering service to replace the PPSh as a weapon to deliver fully automatic fire. As a result ... more »
What Will U.S.-Russia Relations Look Like in 2018?
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Europe* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam] If the current U.S. policy approach towards Russia fails, might Trump revert to his instincts and seek to cut a deal? If, a year ago, someone had predicted that the incoming Trump administration would launch a military strike on Syria, approve the shipments of lethal military aid to Ukraine, preside over a tightening of sanctions on the Kremlin, the buildup of U.S. and NATO forces in eastern ... more »
Why Has The U.S. Media Been Slow To Cover The Growing Unrest In Iran?
*Lee Smith, Tablet: **Why Can’t the American Media Cover the Protests in Iran?* *Because they have lost the ability to cover real news when it happens* As widespread anti-regime protests in Iran continue on into their third day, American news audiences are starting to wonder why the US media has devoted so little coverage to such dramatic—and possibly history-making—events. Ordinary people are taking their lives in their hands to voice their outrage at the crimes of an obscurantist regime that has repressed them since 1979, and which attacks and shoots dead them in the streets. S... more »
How Cold Is It? Niagara Falls Froze.
From the Ottawa Citizen: The teeth-shattering temperatures threatening to put New Year’s Eve festivities on ice have even managed to freeze part of Niagara Falls. With the bone-chilling, record-smashing temperatures, tens of millions in Canada and the northern United States are suffering through the cold snap expected to continue another week. On New Year’s Eve […]
Will President Trump Help Or Hurt The Growing Unrest In Iran?
*Iranwire/Daily Beast*: *Unrest In Iran -- Surprise Protests Spread in Iran With Unpredictable Consequences. Will Trump Help or Hurt Their Cause?* *Demonstrations started in Mashad, then the religious center, Qom, and other cities. On Saturday they began in Tehran, and the response could be increasingly violent.* Protests have erupted all over Iran, and the Trump administration is claiming vindication for its tough talk about the regime there. "The Iranian government should respect their people's rights, including their right to express themselves. The world is watching," White Ho... more »
Wandering Thru The Tides
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach I got to thinking about the records of the sea level height taken at tidal stations all over the planet. The main problem with these tide stations is that they measure the height of the sea surface versus the height of some object…
Glaciers and Sea Level Rise
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: By Andy May This is the seventh and last post in my series on the hazards of climate change. In this post we examine the effects of climate change on glaciers and sea level rise. The first six examined the effect of humans on the environment, the effect…
North Atlantic Oscillation phases, tree growth, and droughts
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: From the UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY, and the “climate phenomena not related to CO2” department. Droughts and ecosystems are determined by the interaction of two climate phenomena What is causing the droughts that the Iberian Peninsula regularly endures? Why are the winters sometimes mild and rainy and other…
Record Breaking Winter Cold? Don’t Worry, the Climate Explainers Have it Covered
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Graph from p3768 of J. Hansen et al.: Ice melt, sea level rise and superstorms. Guest essay by Eric Worrall Does record breaking winter cold cast doubt on climate predictions of milder winters? Could ANY weather or climate shift cast doubt on the dominance of that wicked little…
Brutal cold breaks records across the US
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Snow disruption in the USA, December 2017 [credit: BBC] Climate contortionists must be working overtime to explain how this could fit into their models showing ever milder northern winters under supposedly dire man-made warming. Bitter cold continues to blanket the northern United States and Canada as forecasters warn that…
Reality Check: Are hurricanes getting worse?
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Track of Hurricane Harvey [image credit: Overlord / Wikipedia] Looks like a fairly sober BBC analysis from weather forecaster Chris Fawkes, avoiding some of the more extravagant climate claims the BBC is sometimes guilty of. The past year has been a busy one for hurricanes. There were 17 named…
Unrest In Iran -- News Roundup December 31, 2017
*Daily Mail: **'Death to the Ayatollah': Iranian protests get bloody as two demonstrators are 'shot dead' after angry crowds burn down a government building and torch cars while thousands take to streets to call for revolution in biggest revolt since 2009* * Protests spreading across Iran at night after earlier clashes at Tehran University * Video appears to show two young men shot dead in the western city of Dorud * Government offices set fire to, Supreme Leader's picture pulled down by crowd * Donald Trump tweeted speech in which he said oppressive regimes can't last A videos po... more »
Saturday Evening Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Brian Bethune interviews Joseph Stiglitz about his longstanding recognition that an international economic system biased toward capital could lay the groundwork for Trump-style demagoguery. - Kristin Annable reports on the Manitoba PCs' steps toward for-profit health care as an alternative to properly funding and managing the public system. But Keith Gerein notes that the Alberta NDP is instead developing public-sector senior care alternatives where the private sector is falling short of meeting people's needs. - David Hardman defends ... more »
The “global warming” slow-down is reality
“This article will use the GISTEMP global temperature series, to investigate whether the slowdown is real. I know that some people will throw up their hands in horror, at the thought of using the GISTEMP temperature series. I have deliberately … Continue reading →
2017, A Hell Bound Train, Part 4: A Look At Some Of Trump’s Best People
*-by Noah* Señor Trumpanzee assembled quite a team this year. Remember when Trump said he was smart and knew the best people? How could we forget? He said it during the 2016 campaign and he’s been saying it ever since. He even says those who are Nazis and those who march with Nazis are “very fine people.” Ok, to be fair, he didn’t say they were the best. He just said very fine. But that’s all just semantics. It’s the thought that counts. Maybe Señor Trumpanzee’s selection of people he surrounds himself with is not just a matter of who he feels comfortable with, i.e. white suprem... more »
With Protests Spreading Iran Has Just Shut Down It's Internet
Iranian cities hit by protests Map of Iran locating the main cities hit by protests (AFP Photo/Alain BOMMENEL) *Times Of Israel/AFP: **Iran blocks internet, may shut down Telegram app as protests spread* Anti-regime demonstrators attack town hall in Tehran, burn Iranian flag; 3 said shot dead in central Iran by Revolutionary Guards. Demonstrators attacked a town hall in the Iranian capital Saturday as protests spilled into a third night despite government warnings against any further “illegal gatherings” and moves to cut off the internet on mobile phones. Unverified videos on soc... more »
Here Are Five Major Weapon Systems That Arrived In 2017
File picture of Russian anti-ship missile *Michael Peck, National Interest: **Game Changers: 5 Killer Military Weapons That Arrived in 2017* *2017 was not a happy year for the world, but it was certainly a good year for weapons. Here are the five most interesting weapons of the last year:* *The Long Range Anti-Ship Missile* When it comes to anti-ship missiles, the United States has always been behind Russia. The Soviet Union and now Russia have been fielding them since the 1950s, and Russia and China have numerous models in use, as well as upcoming hypersonic weapons. America, mea... more »
When you are trying to sell weight loss drinks on Instagram but your body is not cooperating so you just change clothes and call it good.
REAL LIFE: (Not posting this because I think I’m cute ) Here’s a before and after from the last few months. This postpartum weight loss journey has been TOUGH to say the least. Consistency and hard work is paying off. Losing this weight has become so much less about the numbers on the scale and more about the feelings of confidence to step out of the comfort zones I can be so stuck in. I've been drinking @teamiblends consistently now for a year and a half and there's a reason for that! It gives results!! It's such an amazing substitute for high calorie, sugary energy drinks tha... more »
Peace, War or Chaos?: The 5 Big National Security Challenges of 2018
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, North America* [image: Russian Marine Corps conscripts stand in formation in front of Soviet Navy flags as they take the oath in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol] Will North Korea conduct an atmospheric test? Will the frozen conflict in Ukraine turn hot? Daniel DePetris makes his predictions for 2018. If, before Election Day 2016, you predicted Donald Trump would win the presidency, that a special counsel would be appointed to investigate potential collusion between Trump campaign officials and the Kremlin, and the U.S. military would take military... more »
What Would A War Between The United States And China Look Like If North Korea Is The Reason For Such A Conflict?
*Robert Farley, National Interest:* *China Could Wage a Bloody War to Save North Korea (and It Could Go Nuclear)* Three years ago I outlined what the contours of a war between China and the United States might look like. Although disagreements between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan and the South China Sea have hardly subsided, it increasingly appears that affairs on the Korean Peninsula would provide the spark for conflict. If the tense situation in Korea led to war between the United States and China, how would the conflict start? Who would have the advantage? And how would i... more »
Are China's Generals Conspiring To 'Remove' Chinese President Xi?
General Zhang Yang in 2014. Reuters *Don Tse, The Diplomat*: *The Mysterious Death of a Chinese General* *What Zhang Yang’s suicide reveals about Xi Jinping’s political situation.* General Zhang Yang, the former Political Work Department director of the Central Military Commission (CMC), hanged himself at home on November 25, according to a state media announcement in late November. Zhang became the highest-ranking Chinese official to commit suicide since Xi Jinping launched the anti-corruption campaign in 2013. On December 27, the National People’s Congress posthumously terminated... more »
Hope for Alzheimer’s patients
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM In 1901, Auguste was taken to an insane asylum in Frankfurt, Germany, by her husband. She was described as a delusional, forgetful, disoriented woman who “could not carry out her homemaking duties.” She was seen by a Dr. Alzheimer and was to become the case that made his a household
Ghost in the Machine, Part 2 — Success breeds greed that gets in the way of ethics, common sense and caution
By Dr. Mercola Direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug advertising, which began in 1997, has done a lot more than make Pharma arguably the most profitable industry in the world and a Wall Street success story. It has greatly increased the number of prescription drugs that Americans take. In 1992, five years before DTC advertising began, Americans took an average
California Man Arrested After Fatal ‘Swatting’ Shooting
The Los Angeles Police Department confirms it arrested Tyler Barriss in connection with a deadly 'swatting' call in Wichita, Kansas.
Facebook Drops "Fake News" Red Flags After Users Appear Not to Have Trusted Them
[image: facebook-drops-fake-news-red-flags-after-users-appear-not-to-have-trusted-them] Just one year after introducing its “fake news” red flags, Facebook has discontinued the tool after having to face the fact that it just didn’t work. In fact, many users were sharing articles tagged by the social media giant as a result of their being tagged. Facebook, it appears, is does not have the credibility it seems to have thought it had.
Scientists Warn: Conscious Killer Robots Could Destroy Humanity
[image: scientists-warn-conscious-killer-robots-could-destroy-humanity] It's a common science fiction theme: the artificially intelligent machine that develops consciousness — without a conscience — and tries to wipe out humanity. According to some scientists, however, this fiction could become fact.
Christian Bakers Lose Appeal in Same-sex Wedding Cake Case
[image: christian-bakers-lose-appeal-in-same-sex-wedding-cake-case] An Oregon court has ruled that Christian bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein must pay $135,000 in fines for declining to bake a lesbian “wedding” cake.
Happy New Year 2018!
*Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2018, folks! *
Musical Interlude: Medwyn Goodall, “Cloudburst”
Medwyn Goodall, “Cloudburst” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9u16FOHPs
Robert Mueller Appoints Special Prosecutor To Investigate Robert Mueller's Conflicts Of Interest
*Middle Finger News Service* - Among calls of foul by the president and some on the right of the Robert Mueller investigation's ties and shady practices, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has appointed himself Special Prosecutor to investigate Robert Muellar's suspected Conflicts Of Interest. This shocking news should put to rest all the rumors that Donald Trump would fire Mueller or that Mueller would be forced to resign. By appointing himself to investigate himself, Robert Mueller has quelled with finality all the calls to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the high level... more »
Ten Years Ago The Real Tea Party Was Born...And It Continues Today!
[image: undefined] Recently an article on Lew Rockwell's blog reminded us of that fateful day, ten years ago this month, when the real Tea Party was launched. It signaled the Ron Paul rebellion in the Republican Party ranks but it also demonstrated the massive appeal of the peace candidate. The GOP stalwarts were not about to give up power to a movement driven by so many young and energetic new voices so by hook or by crook they put forth the warmongering neocon, Sen. John McCain, who ran on a platform of more wars. The "peace candidate" Barack Obama, who borrowed more than a few t... more »
Facebook Says It Is Deleting Accounts at the Direction of the US and Israeli Governments
[image: undefined] In September of last year, we noted that Facebook representatives were meeting with the Israeli government to determine which Facebook accounts of Palestinians should be deleted on the ground that they constituted “incitement.” The meetings — called for and presided over by one of the most extremist and authoritarian Israeli officials, pro-settlement Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked — came after Israel threatened Facebook that its failure to voluntarily comply with Israeli deletion orders would result in the enactment of laws requiring Facebook to do so, upon pain o... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Spooky shapes seem to haunt this jeweled expanse, drifting through the night in the royal constellation Cepheus. Of course, the shapes are cosmic dust clouds faintly visible in dimly reflected starlight. Far from your own neighborhood on planet Earth, they lurk along the plane of the Milky Way at the edge of the Cepheus Flare molecular cloud complex some 1,200 light-years away. *Click image for larger size.* Over 2 light-years across and brighter than the other ghostly apparitions, vdB 141 or Sh2-136 is also known as the Ghost Nebula, seen at the right of the starry field of view. ... more »
Chet Raymo, "Seeing"
*"Seeing"* by Chet Raymo "There was a moment yesterday evening when the elements conspired to evoke these few lines, spoken by Macbeth: "Light thickens, And the crow makes wing to the rooky woods, Good things of day begin to droop and drowse." The fading light. The crows gliding down the fields to the trees in Ballybeg: "Light thickens, And the crow makes wing to the rooky woods, Good things of day begin to droop and drowse." It's all there, in those few lines- the mysterious power of poetry to infuse the world with meaning, to anoint the wor... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver
* "In Blackwater Woods"* "Look, the trees are turning their own bodies into pillars of light, are giving off the rich fragrance of cinnamon and fulfillment, the long tapers of cattails are bursting and floating away over the blue shoulders of the ponds, and every pond, no matter what its name is, is nameless now. Every year everything I have ever learned in my lifetime leads back to this: the fires and the black river of loss whose other side is salvation, whose meaning none of us will ever know. To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hol...more »
"Feeling Fed Up with Humanity, In the World and in Ourselves"
*"Feeling Fed Up with Humanity, In the World and in Ourselves"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "We are all capable of the best and the worst that humanity has to offer and knowing this allows us to find compassion. From time to time, we may all feel fed up with humanity, whether it’s from learning about what’s going on around the world, or what’s going on next door. There are always situations that leave us feeling as if people are simply not capable of behaving in a way that is coming from a place of awareness. Often it seems as if people are actually geared to handle things in th... more »
Ten Things Science Did Not Say in 2017
Science denialism, clickbait headlines, and absurd pseudoscience: Our favorite science debunkings from 2017.
The pattern: from Jim Crow to Smog, Tobacco, Ozone, Leaded Gas... and now...
*First: I am told I should announce: “Just so you know: there are no 3rd party ads on my site. No guest posts. No one can buy a slot or a referral. I try always to attribute quotations, especially lengthy excerpts. And yes, I write this much. Phew.”* Meanwhile... alas... there is so much that's "political" that mass media doesn't cover well. That's why *you* come *here*, right? *== Step back and see the "always wrong" obstructionist pattern ==* In 1987, 197 countries signed the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement to stop releasing chemicals that were eating away at our pla... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Savannah, Georgia, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"The Object Of Life..."
"*Glory:* I look around at this world you're so eager to be a part of and all I see is seven billion lunatics looking for the fastest ride out. Who's not crazy? Look around, everyone's drinking, smoking, shooting up, shooting each other, or just plain screwing their brains out 'cause they don't want 'em anymore. I'm crazy? Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts." - Douglas Petrie
Sacrifice and Worship
In Orthodox understanding, the bloodless sacrifice of the Eucharist is the primary act of worship. It is not something we do while we worship: it is what worship truly is. The post Sacrifice and Worship appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
"Scientists Discover What Causes Dementia”
*"Scientists Discover What Causes Dementia”* by Paul Ratner "Scientists have discovered a major cause of dementia which can help in the diagnosis and treatment of the illness. The researchers point to toxic levels of urea in the brain as being responsible for the brain damage that leads to dementia, an incurable neurodegenerative disease that causes an impairment of memory and thinking abilities. Urea is a byproduct of protein metabolism, produced by the liver to remove ammonia from the body. If you’re wondering – yes, urea is what’s excreted from the body in urine after being filt... more »
"The Greatest Bubble Ever: Why You Better Believe It, Part 2"
*"The Greatest Bubble Ever: Why You Better Believe It, Part 2"* by David Stockman "As we explained in Part 1, the most dangerous place on the planet financially is now the Wall Street casino. In the months ahead, it will become ground zero of the greatest monetary/fiscal collision in recorded history. For the first time ever both the Fed and the US treasury will be dumping massive amounts of public debt on the bond market - upwards of $1.8 trillion between them in FY 2019 alone - and at a time which is exceedingly late in the business cycle. That double whammy of government debt sup... more »
Chunks Of
Around 34.40 the Mor Lam kicks off. You can imagine my surprise. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
The Dissenter’s Top Films Of 2017
Blade Runner 2049 The sequel to one of the best science fiction films of all time gloriously expands the universe of the 1982 original. Thirty years later, K (Ryan Gosling), an LAPD officer and blade runner, is tasked with an investigation that may unravel everything he knows about the decaying The post The Dissenter’s Top Films Of 2017 appeared first on Shadowproof.
Despite what conservatives would have you believe it was not the Christopher Steele dossier that started the Russia investigation, it was the "coffee boy."
Courtesy of the New York Times: *During a night of heavy drinking at an upscale London bar in May 2016, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, made a startling revelation to Australia’s top diplomat in Britain: Russia had political dirt on Hillary Clinton. * *About three weeks earlier, Mr. Papadopoulos had been told that Moscow had thousands of emails that would embarrass Mrs. Clinton, apparently stolen in an effort to try to damage her campaign. * *Exactly how much Mr. Papadopoulos said that night at the Kensington Wine Rooms with the Austral... more »
Socorro UFO Landing - Fused Sand and More
There have been questions raised about aspects of this case that are buried in documentation that can be found in many locations. Given the questions about Mary Mayes and the "fused sand," I thought I would publish some of that documentation to prove its existence and let others bring their own interpretations to it. First up is from *The A.P.R.0. Bulletin* of May, 1964, and provides one of the hints about how extensive the search of the landing site was on the first night. Next up is a letter from Charles Moore to James McDonald about what was found on the night of the landing. Th... more »
Chicago Climate Charter misguided, political posturing
This sort of effort is not based on the best available science but is simply political posturing. Such politically motivated efforts undermine efforts to solve real-world problems resulting from changes in climate. “Ten more cities have signed on to the … Continue reading →
AR-15 Rifle an American Standard
“The rifle grew in popularity, going from a cult following in early civilian production to the widespread, near-familial loyalty the rifle inspires today. This change occurred as the rifle went from being made by a handful of manufacturers in the … Continue reading →
Terrorist Bomb Attack in Kabul Claimed by ISIS Kills 41
[image: terrorist-bomb-attack-in-kabul-claimed-by-isis-kills-41] Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry reported on December 28 that 41 people were killed and 30 wounded by multiple bomb blasts at a Shiite Tebyan cultural center in Kabul.
"How It Really Is"
"Gulp..." indeed.
The Establishment Would LOVE To Use Bernie's Age To Disqualify Him. Listen To A Big Pharma Lobbyist Bring It Up
On Thursday, former DNC chair Howard Dean was on *Morning Joe* telling viewers that: “The DNC did good job In Virginia but we won Virginia because of groups like Run For Something, and Indivisible and Color of Change and Voter Latino… The question is how do you coordinate all these groups. Because these kids don’t believe in institutions but they’re unbelievbly powerful.” In response to a mumbly-humbly question from Scarborough’s sidekick, he then went on to say that he thinks “progressives are in the process of informally taking over the Democratic Party.” I suppose he hasn’t ta... more »
Over the past decade, the federal government has seized more than $28 billion. But that’s done absolutely nothing to deter crime. The government steals more from the American people through confiscations than is lost outright to robberies and muggings. It’s been reported that in 2015 civil forfeitures exceeded the amount stolen by all robbers.
------------------------------ *Justin’s note: *U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants to steal your property. Since taking office in February, he’s done all sorts of idiotic things. He’s threatened to crack down on the legal marijuana market. He’s attacked gay rights. And he even wants to amp up asset seizures. This is when the government takes money and property from people. You don’t even need to be convicted of a crime. In this installment of our special holiday series, Doug Casey shares his thoughts on the subject… ------------------------------ *Doug Casey on Asset Seizures*... more »
What’s behind the Churchill adoration?
What’s behind the current wave of Churchill-mania? I’m inclined to think it’s about rebooting pan-nationalism. Churchill was a hero of WWII, propping up the supposition that WWII was a just war where Churchill led the defense against Fascism. The victors have been embellishing that history since before that capitalist scam began. The latest movie, DARKEST […]
Nas Daily is Borat for dumb millennials. Israeli Hasbara with pseudo goy knave.
Mondoweiss has the goods on Nas Daily, but they’re wise enough to let readers connect the dots. Let’s do it shall we? Nas Daily is a viral sensation on Youtube. It presumes to trot the globe presenting a sixty second travelogue for a new location everyday, minus the travel time, location scouting, casting, shooting, editing, […]
Kimya Dawson fixes the aim of protest movements: At the Seams.
Kimya Dawson not only nailed the essence of protests for #BlackLivesMatter. She knew in which direction the protest marches needed to push. Toward our system’s seams. If you are having trouble finding the lyrics of her song about HANDS UP DON’T SHOOT I CAN’T BREATH, it’s because it’s called At the Seams. AT THE SEAMS […]
Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi jailed for slapping Israeli dragoons who shot her young cousin in the face.
FREE AHED TAMIMI. Israeli occupation authorities have arrested 16-yr-old Ahed and her mother, for posting a video of Ahed slapping an IDF soldier deployed outside the Tamimi home in the Occupied Territories. That act of defiance was apparently too much.
Trump ramps us regime change rhetoric against Iran
US State Department hints at Iran overthrow. More The post Trump ramps us regime change rhetoric against Iran appeared first on The Duran.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Sees U.S Civilian Presence Increasing in Syria
*Occupation......* *And one more thing- Don't bother taking on our Kurdish terrorists* * U.S. Defense Secretary* *Jim Mattis says he expects there will be a larger U.S. civilian presence in Syria soon s**ince the fight against the Islamic State (IS) extremist group is nearing a conclusion.* *Mattis said in Washington on December 29 that U.S. diplomats and contractors are likely to return to the war-torn Middle East country as the focus turns to reconstruction and security.* *"What we will be doing is shifting from what I would call an offensive, shifting from an offensive terrain-s... more »
Russian troops help evacuate over 110 people from Syria’s East Ghouta
The Russian Center for Syrian reconciliation assisted the evacuation of 111 people from Eastern Ghouta as part of the first humanitarian evacuation of critically ill patients and hostages from territories controlled by the armed opposition. The last part of evacuation operation, when 111 people left opposition-occupied Eastern Ghouta, including 29 seriously ill patients and 31 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Houthis launches massive counter-offensive in coastal Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:05 P.M.) – Houthis launched a massive counter-offensive in western Yemen, today, targeting the coastal areas they recently lost to the UAE-backed Southern Resistance forces. The anti-government forces began their attack on Saturday by storming the Southern Resistance’s positions in the strategic Yakhtel area. As a result of this large-scale assault, the Houthis […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Mass graves uncovered in west Raqqa believed to be Syrian soldiers executed by ISIS in Tabaqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:55 P.M.) – Syrian Arab Army soldiers found two mass graves which held dozens of bodies of Syrian soldiers and civilians killed by the so-called Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL), in western Raqqa on Friday, according to local media. Residents in western Raqqa passed on the information about the mass graves, stating that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army closes on jihadist strongholds in northern Hama – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies from the National Defense Forces (NDF) are closing in on the last jihadist bastions in northern Hama, as their units steadily advance from several flanks. Led by their elite Tiger Forces and 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army has managed to capture […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran: Anti-govt. protests spread to Behshahr – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:35 P.M.) – Demonstrators flooded the streets of Behshahr on Saturday as part of a nationwide anti-government protest against rising food prices, unemployment and alleged corruption. Protesters marched through the city’s streets shouting anti-government slogans and decrying Iran’s current economic programme. Earlier on Saturday, a pro-government rally was held in support of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US-Led Coalition denies transporting Daesh commanders from Syria’s Deir Ez-Zor
The US-led coalition has not carried any militants of the Daesh terrorist group from Syria’s Deir ez-Zor to the province of Al Hasakah, the CJTF-Operation Inherent Resolve Public Affairs Office told Sputnik on Saturday. On Friday, the Sana news agency reported that US helicopters transported commanders of Daesh from the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zor […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lonely dog left in dog park with note in the crate after being abandoned
A Huntsville woman is receiving praise on social media after rescuing a dog abandoned by its owner. Jasmine McMahon found the young female dog inside a crate, left on top of a snowbank at the Freedom Dog Park in Huntsville. “At first I wasn’t sure if there was anything even in the crate, but she started to cry as soon as I got close up, and I could tell she was shivering,” McMahon tells CTV News Barrie. McMahon brought the dog to the shelter in Bracebridge, and the OSPCA launched an investigation. “The crate contained the dog, and she was wearing this grey and black fleece jacke... more »
POTUS Trump opens up new front against Jeff Bezos and Amazon
Amazon should pay "MUCH MORE" in shipping fees. More The post POTUS Trump opens up new front against Jeff Bezos and Amazon appeared first on The Duran.
White House officials found a meeting between Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel "humiliating."
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Courtesy of Raw Story: *President Donald Trump appeared to know little, if anything, about international trade deals during an exchange with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in March this year. White House officials reportedly characterized the talk as “humiliating.” * *The Republican Trump asked Merkel about creating a new, bilateral trade deal between Germany and the U.S., even though, as a member of the European Union, Germany cannot strike such a deal without the other 27 members of the union, according to The New York Times. * *Merkel was afraid to fully correct Trump since W... more »
Trump Fires All Remaining Members of Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
The controversial move followed the highly publicized resignation of six members in August 2017 and has been described as unusual.
Media Group: 81 Reporters Died, Threats Against Journalists Soared in 2017
At least 81 reporters were killed doing their jobs this year, while violence and harassment against media staff has skyrocketed, the world's biggest journalists' organization says.
Australian Defence Forces On Heightened Alert During Russian Military Exercises In Indonesia
Russia's Tu-95 turboprop-powered strategic bombers and missile carriers are nuclear-capable. Photo: AFP *ABC News Online*:* Australian Defence Force on heightened alert during Russian military exercise in Indonesia* Defence personnel in Darwin were operating at "increased readiness" earlier this month as Russian strategic bombers conducted navigation exercises close to Australia, flying out of an Indonesian military base. The ABC can reveal RAAF Base Darwin was placed on a "short period" of heightened alert, while over 100 Russian personnel and several aircraft were stationed at ... more »
European Commission Savages US
James Whitman Last week there was a landmark moment in comparative law, and in the international crisis of liberal democracy. It should not go unremarked. The European Commission, as the New York Times explained in a condescending editorial, “reminded Poland how a democracy acts,” initiating an Article 7 proceeding because the Law and Justice Party has engineered a “clear risk of a serious breach of the rule of law.” The charge, as readers of this blog must all know, is that “Kaczynski and his ilk,” as the Times call them, pushed though judicial “reforms,” with the result, in the wo... more »
Teacher Fired for Showing Students Classical Painting Postcards Containing Nudity
A Utah art teacher was fired amid complaints that images of classical paintings containing nudity were passed out in a classroom and seen by sixth-graders, a newspaper reported.
Another Met Office Fail – Hotter Summers To Shift Peak Demand To Summer
By Paul Homewood h/t Green Sand In 2009, the Met Office carried out an analysis of how climate change would impact the UK energy industry. This is how they reported it (my bold): Impacts on the UK energy industry What is the risk? A changing climate could effect the generation and […]
Russia Says Japan’s Purchase Of New Missile Defence Network Violates Treaties
CC BY 2.0 / U.S. Missile Defense Agency / Aegis Ashore *News.com.au/AP/Reuters:** Russia says Japan’s purchase of new missile defence network is in violation of treaties* RUSSIA has attacked one country’s plans to construct a new missile defence system in the face of North Korean aggression. A DECISION by Japan to deploy a US-designed missile defence system will damage Moscow’s relations with Tokyo, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says. It is also a breach by Washington of a landmark arms control treaty, she warns. But Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has c... more »
Performativity
Via Zenpundit. NY Times: You mentioned chain immigr— Trump: Chain a-rain on the big plane flying to the sun on a burger bun fun fun fun. (inaudible) Biscuit hat. Twitter: Why didn’t the reporter push back on that answer?!? — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 30, 2017 I think that really gets it about right. I'll go further: I think the Michael Schmidt interview of Trump at the Palm Beach golf club isn't pure-stenography enough. I can't understand why they don't print the entire, unedited transcript, as with the one with the Washington Post editorial staff, Frederick Ryan, Fred... more »
Editorial Narratives in Science Journalism
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest Essay by Kip Hansen ? Science journalism is hard to get right. There is the constant struggle to clearly explain one’s topic without over-simplifying or misrepresenting by dumbing-down the details in hopes of communicating better and on the opposite side, explaining the topic in far too great…
100 Scientists Write To NC Governor Objecting To Wood Pellet Industry
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Last month, 100 scientists wrote to the North Carolina Governor, urging him to address the threats posed by the wood pellet industry and to protect North Carolina’s forests. The Op-Ed below originally appeared in the Charlotte Observer: ? Authors: Norman L.…
2018 Geopolitical Forcast Calls for "Winds of War"
*WWII Cemetery Omaha Beach* I've been taking a few days off from blogging due to Seasonal Celebrations and consequential exhaustion from same. Just sitting around knitting is my favourite way to decompress after all the hubbub. But I've been thinking about a note my blogging colleague Ed(itor) sent me just a day after Christmas.... I see a lot of chatter on the Internet that suggest that war is imminent. Anyone who has been paying attention could suggest where that war will take place, against whom. It’s a valid statement that no one can conduct three wars simultaneously, but I ... more »
20 Uses for Coca-Cola. Proof That It Should Not Be In The Human Body.
20 Uses for Coca-Cola. Proof That It Should Not Be In The Human Body | Quantum World Awaken Your Mind https://www.qwaym.com/20-uses-for-coca-cola-proof-that-it-should-not-be-in-the-human-body/ Advertisements
Neurologists May Have Discovered a Key Ally in the Fight Against Brain Aging
Neurologists May Have Discovered a Key Ally in the Fight Against Brain Aging https://futurism.com/neurologists-discovered-key-ally-fight-against-brain-aging/
Study Shows Placebo is Effective Even When Patients are Aware of It
Last year, a study was released by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It was but one of the many efforts conducted in a partnership between BIDMC and Harvard Medical School, through their “Program in Placebo Studies & Therapeutic Encounter“ (PiPS), which was … Continue reading →
New Study Shows Artificial Sweeteners Can Lead to Diabetes
If you value you’re health, it might be time to ditch ‘diet’ foods from your diet… The American Diabetes Association states foods and drinks that use artificial sweeteners are an option that “may help curb your cravings for something sweet” if you have diabetes. … Continue reading →
AI Building AI – Is Humanity Losing Control Over Artificial Intelligence?
We have the reached the stage of AI Building AI. Our AI robots/machines are creating child AI robots/machines. How will humanity control children AI when humans didn’t create them? Have we already lost control? AI building AI is the next … Continue reading →
Absolutely Zero Stent Thrombosis at 5 Years With Bioabsorbable MiStent
The MiStent bioabsorbable polymer-based drug-eluting stent (DES) had a favorable long-term safety profile, notably tied to zero occurrences of stent thrombosis, 5-year data from the DESSOLVE I and II studies suggested. The former, a single-arm study that first tested the … Continue reading →
Parabens and Phthalates: What Patients May Want to Know
With the internet available at everyone’s fingertips, and seemingly endless ads for skincare and cosmetic products, patients often come to an appointment with questions and misinformation. Every month on Dermatology Times, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, tackles these conundrums. Here’s a selection … Continue reading →
Links Between Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Thinking of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) as a spectrum, rather than separate diseases, might lead to better understanding and potentially better treatments, two authors have proposed in Current Opinion in Immunology. “A case can be made that psoriasis and AD … Continue reading →
Nanoparticle Scientists Warn Tattooed Folks: Ink Doesn’t Stay Put
Recently, European scientists bombarded tattooed corpses with X-rays from a particle accelerator. While it could have been a scene for an upcoming goth body horror movie, it was actually a study meant to benefit living humans with tattoos. This grisly experiment helped … Continue reading →
“Holy Grail” Metallic Hydrogen Is Going to Change Everything
Two Harvard scientists have succeeded in creating an entirely new substance long believed to be the “holy grail” of physics — metallic hydrogen, a material of unparalleled power that could one day propel humans into deep space. The research was published in January … Continue reading →
Universities face #MeToo movement over sexual harassment
Academia — like Hollywood, the media and Congress — is facing its own #MeToo movement over allegations of sexual misconduct. Brett Sokolow, who heads an association of sexual harassment investigators on campuses, estimates that the number of reported complaints has risen by about 10 percent since the accusations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein surfaced in … Continue reading "Universities face #MeToo movement over sexual harassment"
Per Capita, More People Die Of Drug Addiction In West Virginia Than In Any Other State. Meet The Candidate Who Thinks Medical Marijuana Is Part Of The Solution
West Virginia’s first Congressional District-- the northern third of the state that includes Wheeling, Parkersburg and Morgantown is pretty damn red lately. Trump beat Hillary 68.0% to 26.4%. The PVI went from R+14 in 2015 to R+19 this year! On the other hand-- and this is the hopeful news-- Bernie beat Hillary in every single one of WV-01's 20 counties and in the biggest county in the district, Mon (short for Monongalia), Bernie's 8,096 vote win over Hillary's 4,963 votes was also a substantial win over Trump's 5,971 votes that day in the GOP primary. In fact, if you add up the v... more »
What Should U.S. Civilians Do In The Event Of A Major War?
Civilians run in panic after coalition aerial bombardment hit ISIL positions in Mosul, Iraq [Reuters] *Elisabeth Braw, Defense One:* *When the War Comes, What Should We Civilians Do?* *The military can’t do it all. The US needs a national civilian emergency corps, trained and ready to help in case of the next disaster, be it cyber, nuclear, or natural.* Imagine this. Yesterday, Russian warships cut several of the undersea cables that power the internet. Millions of Europeans suddenly found themselves unable to use email and text messaging services. They were unable to bank or pa... more »
Population Oscillations OR Collapsing Ecosystem
Hat Tip: Thanks Dave The ongoing collapse of King Salmon in Alaska is once again in the news: Nathaniel Herz (2017, Dec 29). Southeast Alaska’s king salmon are disappearing, and fishermen are grappling with the consequences. Anchorage Daily News. Available https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2017/12/28/southeast-alaskas-king-salmon-are-disappearing-and-fishermen-are-grappling-with-the-consequences/ ...There's some sense that climate change could be causing a "regime shift" and a long-term change in ecosystems, said Peter Hagen, deputy director of a federal fisheries laboratory in ... more »
Will The F-35 Be Seeing Combat In 2018?
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 fly in formation next to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Pacific waters. The F35-B is expected to deploy with two Marine expeditionary next year. (Senior Airman John Linzmeier/Air Force) *Popular Mechanics:* *The F-35 Could Be Headed Into Combat in 2018* *The Marine Corps is sending the F-35 to the Pacific and Middle East.* The America’s newest fighter jet, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, might finally see combat in 2018. According to the Marine Corps Times, the U.S. Marine Corps is sending the j... more »
Suspect Behind This Week's St. Petersburg Supermarket Bombing Has Been Arrested By Russian Security Forces
The bomb was reportedly hidden in a rucksack in a bag storage locker *Radio Free Europe*: *Russian Security Agency Says Supermarket Bombing Suspect Arrested * Russia’s main security agency says it has arrested a man suspected of setting off an explosion at a supermarket in the Russian city of St. Petersburg that injured more then 10 people on December 27. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, made the announcement in a December 30 statement carried by Russian news agencies. The agency did not identify the suspect or provide any details about his motive. The statement said the su... more »
Amid the cold snap this weekend . . .
. . . just remember, it could be worse. You could be driving in Russia. Here's a selection of the more impressive Russian crashes of 2017. Language alert in places. I must admit, Texas drivers haven't sunk that low, in my experience! Peter
FBI issues search warrant on David A. Clarke Jr's. email account over plane altercation.
NEW: According to federal court filing made public today, the FBI has executed a search warrant on an e-mail address associated with Trump surrogate and former sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. pic.twitter.com/Q0AdDqyAaP — NBC News (@NBCNews) December 29, 2017 Courtesy of The Daily Beast: *The FBI investigated former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke over a January incident with a passenger on a plane, according to a recently unsealed search warrant first spotted by the Detroit News. Clarke, a vocal Trump surrogate, had a minor disagreement with fellow passenger Dan Black on a Mil... more »
Newt Gingrich with 2018 predictions...
*"Donald J. Trump is a serious person achieving serious things despite all the hostile news coverage."* Anyone tired of winning yet? *1. The American people will be positively surprised and pleased by the degree to which Republicans kept their word and actually put more money in taxpayer pockets. *After 10 months of frustration from trying to repeal Obamacare, Republicans have proven they can get big things done. *2. The news media’s dishonesty will be vivid at a personal level.* People will be able to compare their personal experience with the news media's fake reporting and endl... more »
Fake News CNN’s Don Lemon screams, “no, no, no, no, no, no…” (Video)
CNN cuts off discussion on Hillary-Huma-Weiner Email Scandal More The post Fake News CNN’s Don Lemon screams, “no, no, no, no, no, no…” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Early stages of regime change in Iran (Video)
Are we witnessing the beginning of regime change in Iran? More The post Early stages of regime change in Iran (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Russiagate has always been about demonizing those who dare to question
Russiagate Is Devolving Into an Effort to Stigmatize Dissent More The post Russiagate has always been about demonizing those who dare to question appeared first on The Duran.
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