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Grunts In The Sky
From *Small Wars Journal*: “For those who can’t get enough of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, a documentary about the close-air support jet has surfaced allegedly after nearly four years of being kept off the net.”
Musical Interlude: Grateful Dead, “Touch of Grey”
Grateful Dead, “Touch of Grey” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOaXTg3nAuY "We will get by, we will survive..."
Google’s New Voice AI Sounds Human: Can You Tell Which is Real?
Google’s New Voice AI Sounds Human: Can You Tell Which is Real? – Cool Blind Tech https://coolblindtech.com/googles-new-voice-ai-sounds-human-can-you-tell-which-is-real/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Advertisements
Minamata Convention on Mercury: Banning of Amalgam in Dentistry
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/08/20/banning-amalgam-in-dentistry.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_ranart&utm_campaign=20180105_banning-amalgam-in-dentistry
These 5 habits will make your life 10 times better (according to science).
These 5 habits will make your life 10 times better (according to science) – Hack Spirit https://hackspirit.com/5-habits-will-make-life-10-times-better-according-science/?utm_content=buffer091bc&utm_medium=share&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=msa
The Incredible Benefits Of Having A Cold Shower Every Day
The Incredible Benefits Of Having A Cold Shower Every Day http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2018/01/the-incredible-benefits-of-having-a-cold-shower-every-day.html?m=1
A Former Facebook VP Says Social Media Is Destroying Society
A Former Facebook VP Says Social Media Is Destroying Society http://www.sciencealert.com/a-former-facebook-vp-says-social-media-is-destroying-society
Chocolate Toothpaste is Better for Your Teeth Than Fluoride. Here is How to Make it!
Chocolate Toothpaste is Better for Your Teeth Than Fluoride. Here is How to Make it! http://realfarmacy.com/chocolate-toothpaste-fluoride/
The Dangers of Radon: The Silent Assassin
The Dangers of Radon: The Silent Assassin https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/dangers-of-radon/
Russia now has ‘treasure trove’ of info about stealthy F-22s – US general
The Syrian conflict has given Russia the ability to learn more about how US stealth aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor operate, a US Air Force general told an audience at an Air Force Association briefing Thursday. “The skies over Iraq and specifically Syria have really just been a treasure trove for them to see […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi snipers take out 3 Saudi soldiers near Yemeni border – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – The Houthi forces continued their military operations in the Jizan Region of Saudi Arabia, Friday, targeting Coalition troops in the Jahfan area near the Yemeni border. Houthi snipers positioned themselves near a Saudi Coalition military camp in Jahfan, striking soldiers heading towards the Yemeni border and front-lines. The official media […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army rocket fire shreds militant raiders during botched infiltration operation in north Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:50 A.M.) – An attempt by militant raiders to infiltrate government-held lines in Hama province’s northern countryside has been stopped cold after Syrian Arab Army rocket forces opened fire on the rebel assault party. On the night of Thursday to Friday, rebel forces attempted to conduct a raid against Syrian Arab Army positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Brilliant night assault operation sees elite Syrian troops liberate another 3 towns in south Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:08 A.M.) – Over the course of late Friday night to very early Saturday morning, elite shock troops of the Syrian Arab Army captured from jihadist-led militias another three towns in the southeastern countryside of Idlib province amid ongoing offensive operations. According to military-affiliated sources, the hours of pitch darkness over the course […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Over 10,000 protesters in rebel-held southern Damascus demand reconciliation with government (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 A.M.) – Over 10,000 people took to the streets in southern Damascus, Friday, to demand the rebels reconcile with the government in the towns of Babila, Yalda, and Beit Sahm. According to a pro-opposition page, the 10,000 people came from the aforementioned towards and chanted “no to terrorism; yes to reconciliation.” Video […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
U.S. Air Force Releases Video Of F-15s Intercepting Russian Fighters Near The Baltics
F-15 with the Su-27 *Air Force Times:* *Lakenheath F-15s intercept Russian fighters in new video* The Air Force on Friday released a video showing two recent instances in which F-15s deployed to Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, intercepted Russian Navy Su-30 Flankers near the Baltics. The video compilation shows one encounter on Nov. 23 and another on Dec. 13. According to descriptions posted by the military, both incidents involved two Russian fighters in international airspace near the Baltics. In both encounters, the F-15s were scrambled because the Russians did not broadcast the... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Thunderbolt Shelter* An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft is sheltered at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 3, 2018. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Moody Air Force Base Hit by Extreme Winter Storm* (US Department of Defense).
Is 2018 The Year That AI Becomes 'Weaponized'?
Bots are prolific on social networks like Twitter and are shaping the way we communicate, whether we realize it or not. (Photo/Shutterstock) *Matthew Wall, BBC:* *Is this the year 'weaponised' AI bots do battle?* Technology of Business has garnered opinions from dozens of companies on what they think will be the dominant global tech trends in 2018. Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates the landscape, closely followed, as ever, by cyber-security. But is AI an enemy or an ally? Whether helping to identify diseases and develop new drugs, or powering driverless cars and air traffic ma... more »
NSA Director Adm. Mike Rogers To Retire This Spring
National Security Agency Director Michael Rogers testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in Washington, U.S., June 7, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *Politico:* *NSA's Rogers to retire this spring* NSA Director Adm. Mike Rogers has decided he will retire this spring, two former U.S. intelligence officials told POLITICO, ending a near four-year tenure bookended by major leaks that rattled the agency. It's expected that President Donald Trump will nominate Rogers' successor this month, putting a final Senate confirmat... more »
New Years Guest Post From Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
*Every time we write about which freshmen in Congress have lived up to their promise during the 2016 campaign, at the very top of the list-- along with Ro Khanna and Jamie Raskin-- in Seattle's favorite daughter, Pramila Jayapal. Each doesn't just have a great voting record-- strong "A"s from ProgressivePunch-- but each has taken on tough issues that neither Democratic leadership nor anyone else in Congress wants to tackle. They're the future of a Democratic Party that is worth supporting. We asked Pramila to outline for DWT readers her freshman year from her own perspective. This ... more »
Lord Monckton to Scott Pruitt: Proposed repeal of the “Clean Power Plan”
5 January 2017 The Hon. Scott Pruitt Administrator Environment Protection Agency a-and-r-docket@epa.gov Dear Administrator Pruitt, EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0355 Proposed repeal of the “Clean Power Plan” It has been suggested that I should write to let you know of the results of my team’s scientific research establishing that worldwide concern about Man’s influence on global temperature arose from an elementary and substantial error of physics first perpetrated some decades ago when climate scientists borrowed feedback theory from its originators in electronic network analysis but without suf... more »
Has The U.S. Frozen A $125 Million Payment To A U.N. Agency For Palestinian Refugees?
*Axios:* *Scoop: U.S. freezes funds to U.N. relief agency, diplomats say* The Trump administration has frozen $125 million in funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provides aid to Palestinian refugees, according to three Western diplomats who were informed of the move. They said the funding, one third of the annual U.S. donations to the agency, was supposed to be transferred by Jan. 1 but was withheld. *Read more* .... *Update #1*: U.S. freezes $125 million funds for Palestinian refugees: report -- Reuters *Update #2*: US freezes payment to UN agency for ... more »
"Fire & Fury: Ill Winds Are Blowing"
*"Fire & Fury: Ill Winds Are Blowing"* by James Howard Kunstler It’s told that Richard Nixon, during the endgame weeks of Watergate, wandered the west wing hallways in the wee hours, fueled on scotch whiskey, conversing with portraits of notable Americans, including many of his predecessors. “Whaddaya say, Millard? Should I stay or should I go?” He was a trapped animal, after a long, grueling, hunt, and he knew the hounds were closing in. Perhaps he took some consolation in hearing that old Abe Lincoln was even more depressed in the final, victorious days of the civil war than he, ... more »
The Great Flu Vaccine Hoax Exposed
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 5, 2018 Jon Rappaport exposes the toxic collusion between Big Pharma and the MSM. end
Former Watergate Prosecutor Admits Russian Collusion Story Is Fake
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 5, 2018 This woman reveals the heart of the Russia probe when she claims that no actual crime needs to be committed in order to make a case against someone for obstruction of justice. end
High Level Intelligence Source Unloads Deep State Secrets
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 5, 2018 Alex Jones talks with Infowars source Zaq regarding the Deep State as well as the globalist’s plans. end
Iranian Protests: Deep State’s Unfinished Business
Iranian Protests: Deep State’s Unfinished Business by Tony Cartalucci, https://journal-neo.org/ Protests have been reported across several cities in Iran over the last several days of December 2017. Protesters allegedly decry Iran’s economy as well as the nation’s involvement in nearby Syria. – The Western media has attempted to cultivate two narratives – one focused on portraying the […]
Chelsea Clinton Denies Devil Worship After Tweets to Church of Satan
Chelsea Clinton Denies Devil Worship After Tweets to Church of Satan by https://www.infowars.com/ Former first daughter also urges Satanic organization members to sign up for Obamacare. Chelsea Clinton denied worshipping the devil Wednesday after sending several tweets to The Church of Satan. – The former first daughter exchanged pleasantries with the Satanic organization this week after noting how she […]
Iran’s Internal Issue: Russia Slams US Call for Urgent UNSC Session
RT Published on Jan 5, 2018 Russia has criticised America’s move to call an emergency UN Security Council session on Iran, where a week-long mass protest saw 21 people killed. Moscow says the UN shouldn’t interfere on what it sees as a strictly internal issue. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8w9r end
Erdogan: Turkey’s Accords & Ties with Washington Losing Validity
RT Published on Jan 5, 2018 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the world may be “doomed” if the conviction of a Turkish banker by a US court is how the US understands justice, and warned that US-Turkish ties and accords are “losing validity.” end
Macron Fears EU COLLAPSE: Tense Brexit Talks Could Lead to ‘DIVISION in United Front’
Macron Fears EU COLLAPSE: Tense Brexit Talks Could Lead to ‘DIVISION in United Front’ by LEIGH BOOBYER, https://www.express.co.uk/ EMMANUEL Macron has warned cracks in the European Union could be exposed during Brexit negotiations and admitted Europe’s “united front” over phase two of talks is under threat. – The French President has become a key consensus-builder in the […]
Is US Hostility Towards Iran Driven by Netanyahu and Israel Lobby?
RT America Published on Jan 4, 2018 Is it fair to accuse Iran of terrorism when the United States is currently bombing seven countries, operating torture sites, and has killed more than 20 million people since WWII, Robert Fantina, journalist and author of the book “Empire, Racism, and Genocide: A History of US Foreign Policy,” tells […]
Gaza’s Next War: ISIS Vows to Overthrow Hamas for Failing to Stop Trump
The propaganda in this article is obvious. ISIS is a tool of the Israeli Mossad, supported by USA and its allies. Hamas is a creation of Israel ie. controlled opposition. The purpose of Hamas is to create a pretext for the continued genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians (ie. REAL Jews) by Zionist ‘666’ […]
ISIS Goes To War With Hamas For Not Hating Jews, Egypt Enough
The propaganda in this article is obvious. ISIS is a tool of the Israeli Mossad, supported by USA and its allies. Hamas is a creation of Israel ie. controlled opposition. The purpose of Hamas is to create a pretext for the continued genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians (ie. REAL Jews) by Zionist ‘666’ […]
Iranian Prosecutor Points Finger at CIA, Israel and Saudi Arabia for Unrest
Iranian Prosecutor Points Finger at CIA, Israel and Saudi Arabia for Unrest by https://www.rt.com/ Iran’s public prosecutor has blamed the CIA, Israel and Saudi Arabia for stirring unrest in the Islamic Republic which resulted in the deaths of more than 20 people over the last week. – Mohammad Jafar Montazeri said Thursday that the “main protector” of the […]
If Washington Succeeds in Destabilizing Iran, Russia and China Are Next
If Washington Succeeds in Destabilizing Iran, Russia and China Are Next by Paul Craig Roberts, https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ Iran in 2018 In 1953 Washington and Britain overthrew the democratically elected government of Mohammad Mosaddegh and installed a dictator to rule Iran for the benefit of Washington and the British. In declassified documents, the CIA has admitted its role in […]
We Need to Talk About the Iran Protests
By James Corbett Are these protests in Iran spontaneous, or are they the result of another regime change operation? This week on The Corbett Report... more »
Precious Metals Markets Outlook 2018
By Stefan Gleason The first trading days of 2018 are confirming signs of renewed investor interest in the precious metals sector after a long period... more »
City Tells Man To Stop Sheltering The Homeless from the Cold or They’ll Take His House
By Matt Agorist Chicago, IL — In the land of the free, if you try to help someone from freezing to death in subzero temperatures,... more »
When Will Trump Supporters in The Freedom Movement Realize They Were Duped?
By Derrick Broze What will it take for Trump supporters to admit they were duped like Obama supporters before them? One of the most surprising... more »
Crypto Benefactors Of Liberty Are Rising Up
By Brittany Hunter Bitcoin and other crypto assets are tipping the established balance of power. One of the most intriguing aspects of Ayn Rand’s Atlas... more »
Don’t Look Now, But Gold Just Finished Its Best Year Since 2011
By Clint Siegner Metals investors may have missed it given the gloomy sentiment that plagued markets for much of 2017, but gold just finished its best... more »
Dear Cell Phone Radiation Warning Naysayers, MeThinks Thou Protests Too Much
By B.N. Frank We Went Through This Already with Big Tobacco. Where There is Smoke, There is Usually Fire. There’s a lot of “He Said,... more »
Iran Protesters Want Sanctions, No Support For Syria, Lebanon, Palestine – Call Themselves “Freedom Fighters”
By Brandon Turbeville During the first few days of the Iranian protests, it was somewhat unclear as to whether or not the demonstrations were indeed... more »
Something Stinks About the Iranian Protests; Iranians Suspicious Of Demonstration Roots
By Brandon Turbeville The protests in Iran have borne the hallmarks of a color revolution since the very beginning and, as time moved on, the... more »
Even Sergei Prokofiev was a Russian!
From npr: The book that created a rift between President Trump and his former campaign chief executive and adviser Steve Bannon hit the shelves Friday morning, ahead of the original Tuesday release date, despite the president’s threat to block its … Continue reading →
New Tech Uses WiFi Blasts to Read a Subject’s Concealed Emotions from a Distance
*iMarkab Algedi* - A “poker face” may mean nothing if this technology works as designed. The post New Tech Uses WiFi Blasts to Read a Subject’s Concealed Emotions from a Distance appeared first on Waking Times.
X22 Report, “This Could Be The Year That Justice Is Served”
X22 Report, “This Could Be The Year That Justice Is Served” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4cgOv8WtQY Related followup report: X22 Report, “Venezuela Currency Worthless, Forced To Pay For Medicine With Gold” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtAZKvyFanY
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Free To Fly"
2002, "Free To Fly" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI1WnY30nJo
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A familiar sight to sky enthusiasts with even a small telescope, the Ring Nebula (M57) is some 2,000 light-years away in the musical constellation Lyra. The central ring is about one light-year across, but this remarkably deep exposure - a collaborative effort combining data from three different telescopes - explores the looping filaments of glowing gas extending much farther from the nebula's central star. *Click image for larger size.* Of course, in this well-studied example of a planetary nebula, the glowing material does not come from planets. Instead, the gaseous shroud repres... more »
North Korea Can't Destroy Seoul with Artillery
*Prakash Menon, PR Shankar* *Security, Asia* [image: A North-Korean-built M-1978 KOKSAN displayed at the Al Anbar University campus in Ramadi, Iraq is to be removed by U.S. Forces. Wikimedia Commons] America has neglected the importance of influencing the battle of narratives. The year 2017 marked a highpoint in U.S.-North Korean tensions with the United States continuing to maintain that the military option was still on the table. Though nuclear threats have also been exchanged, one of the oft-quoted retaliatory capability of North Korea has been its ability to devastate Seoul ... more »
8 Ways to Improve the Tax Code
*Stan Veuger* *Economics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump sits at his desk while signing the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul plan along with a short-term government spending bill in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 22, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] The new law does not address many of the U.S. tax code’s negative features and it even introduces new imperfections. Republicans were pleased when they passed their tax bill last month because—at long last—they had achieved a legislative accomplishment. The corporate tax rate has been slashed fr... more »
The Churchill Tank: One of the Best of World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Despite a troubled development, the Churchill went on to become one of the most numerous and versatile British tanks. The German town of Goch lay east of the Reichswald forest, a scene of heavy fighting for the British Army as it ground its way steadily into the heart of Germany. The 107th Regiment, Royal Armored Corps, and elements of the 79th Armored Division had taken part in the fighting there through much of February 1945. The poor condition of the local roads had made tough going for the Churchill tanks of both units, as much an e... more »
This War Turned China Into a Military Superpower
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* Thanks to Vietnam. When the Sino-Vietnamese war ended on March 16, 1979, it was hardly a definite resolution of the conflict. Both sides claimed victory, and Vietnam continued to pressure China’s allies in Cambodia and Thailand. As a result, the PLA continued to apply pressure to Vietnam by launching attacks across the Vietnamese border throughout the 1980s. While casualties were small relative to the tens of thousands who died during the 1979 war, the regimental and divisional scale operations across the border incurred significant casualties on ... more »
5 Best Semiautomatic Handguns on the Planet (Glock and AutoMag Made the Cut)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* Let the debate begin. Semiautomatic handguns typically differ from revolvers in offering a higher ammunition capacity over cartridge stopping power. The disparity doesn’t result in less powerful handguns, just in handguns that are dangerous in different ways. Accuracy, power and ammo capacity are all a factor in determining the most deadly semiautomatic handguns, and the most dangerous may favor one factor over the other. With that in mind, here are the five most deadly semiautomatic handguns on the U.S. market. *AutoMag .44 Magnum* De... more »
South Korea May Turn Its Assault Ships into F-35 Armed Aircraft Carriers
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Should North Korea be worried? South Korea may turn its amphibious assault ships into nascent aircraft carriers—according to a report by the Yonhap News Agency, at least*.* In a report from late last month, Yonhap claimed that South Korean military officials are considering a plan to reconfigure their fourteen-thousand-ton Dokdo-class amphibious assault ships to carry the F-35B. “I understand that the military top brass have recently discussed whether they can introduce a small number of F-35B fighters and operate them aboard the new ship that has... more »
North Korea Could Sink a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* Yes, there are lots of variables—but it is possible. Could North Korea’s armed forces sink an American aircraft carrier? Yes—depending on what type of carrier they confront, how skillfully U.S. Navy commanders employ the flattop and its consorts, how well North Korean warriors know the tactical surroundings and, most crucially, whom fortune favors in combat. Fortune is a fickle ally, prone to switch sides and back again in battle. It’s doubtful an American carrier would fall prey to undersea or aerial attack—but only the foolish say *never* or *al... more »
Postures and Gestures Rather than Results
*Paul R. Pillar* *Foreign Policy Sanctions, United States* Last week an op ed appeared in *The New York Times* under the byline of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with the title “I Am Proud of Our Diplomacy”. The piece did not seem to get much notice during the holiday period. It evidently will serve as a defense of a thin and disappointing record as Tillerson nears the likely end of an unhappy tenure. One has to have some sympathy for Tillerson, who seems to be a good man, however ill-suited he turned out to be for the job of chief diplomat. His biggest handicap has been th... more »
Tonight's Movie Is 'Stalag 17'
*WNU Editor:* This movie never gets old.
Paulo Coelho, “Forget This Idea of Seeking Happiness”
*“Forget This Idea of Seeking Happiness”* by Paulo Coelho “Countries where income is under US$ 10,000 a year are countries where the majority of the population is unhappy. However, it was discovered that from that figure upwards, monetary difference is not all that important. A scientific study conducted on the 400 richest persons in the United States shows that they are only slightly happier than those who earn US$ 20,000. The logical consequence: of course, poverty is something unacceptable, but the old saying that “money does not bring happiness” is being proved in laboratories.... more »
"What You Think Of Me..."
“What you think of me is none of my business.” - Terry Cole-Whittaker
Zapatistas International Gathering for Women in Struggle, Chiapas, Oct. 2018
Read message from Zapatistas http://enlacezapatista.ezln.org.mx/2018/01/03/convocation-to-the-first-international-gathering-of-politics-art-sport-and-culture-for-women-in-struggle/
Cliven Bundy-FBI Debacle: Another Example of Why the Feds Need to be Leashed
[image: undefined] The Justice Department was caught in another high-profile travesty last month that continues to reverberate through the western states. On Dec. 20, federal judge Gloria Navarro declared a mistrial in the case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and others after prosecutors were caught withholding massive amounts of evidence undermining federal charges. This is the latest in a long series of federal law enforcement debacles that have spurred vast distrust of Washington. Bundy, a 71-year old Nevadan rancher, and his sons and supporters were involved in an armed sta... more »
CONFIRMED: Grassley and Lindsey Graham request DoJ/FBI investigate Trump Dossier compiler Christopher Steele
Republican Senators say"significant inconsistencies" in ex British spy's statements to authorities More The post CONFIRMED: Grassley and Lindsey Graham request DoJ/FBI investigate Trump Dossier compiler Christopher Steele appeared first on The Duran.
2017, A Hell Bound Train Of A Year (Part 8): Republican Words As Windows To Their Souls. Round 2
*-by Noah* As I said in the intro of Round 1 on this topic a few days ago, the old saying goes that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Ah, but that presumes that republicans aren’t soulless creatures. Their words and actions indicate otherwise. I mean; can you imagine that any soul or that any soul would want to live in such a spiritually toxic body as that of Paul Ryan or Donald Trump? For this round, I thought it would be good to deal with the topic of health care, since it was such a driving force behind the psychotic and sociopathic actions of republicans in 2017. The fol... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
* No Tuxedos Required * *Brought To You By BLUESJUNKY: Hononary Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director*
Musical interlude
Elliphant feat. Ras Fraser Jr. - Music Is Life
Climate Crisis? Al Gore and Michael Mann Fail Science 101
I recently wrote a post titled “Liberals Will Believe Anything,” in which I demonstrated that even the most ridiculous claims will be accepted as fact by kool-aid addicted liberals. I followed it up with a post addressing an article in The Guardian that made a claim and backed it up with quotes that proved their … Continue reading "Climate Crisis? Al Gore and Michael Mann Fail Science 101"
Erdogan accuses US of still supporting Kurdish forces in Syria
The United States continues to deliver assistance to the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), which are considered by Ankara to be affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a designated terrorist group in Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday at a joint press conference with Emmanuel Macron. “Unfortunately, our friend from NATO, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Barbaric Bibi introduces the death penalty for Palestinian “terrorists”
DAMASCUS SYRIA (2:20 A.M)- A bill passed through Israel’s Knesset this Wednesday, will allow for Israeli Military courts to sentence Palestinians to death. The bill, which will permit Israeli military courts to sentence Palestinians to death, was voted on this Wednesday with 120 members voting in favour and 49 voting against it. Previously Israel had only […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian humanitarian aid lands at Khmeimim airbase for New Year (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – Russian military aircraft delivered urgent humanitarian aid to the Khmeimim airbase in Syria’s Latakia Province on Friday. According to the Deputy Head of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation Mikhail Zavalov the aid package includes sweets, gifts and school stationery for the New Year. The 25-tons of cargo were donated by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Thousands of Iranians protest UN Security Council meeting (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – Hundreds of pro-government supporters marched through the streets of Tehran, Friday, ahead of the UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Iran. Supporters burned a banner depicting USA flag with what appeared to be Star of David symbols, denouncing US President Donald Trump’s alleged support of anti-government protests in Iran. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Massive battle brewing in northwest Syria as jihadists send large number of reinforcements to Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels recently sent a large number of reinforcements to the Idlib Governorate to help build their defenses around the strategic Abu Dhuhour Military Airport in the eastern part of the province, a Syrian military source told Al-Masdar News on Friday. According to the military source, jihadist rebels from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
TPPF calls for community-based juvenile justice reforms
Content Multimedia - 5 hours ago
By Haley Holik While secure confinement for youths is still a necessary component of the juvenile justice system, it’s time for Texas to move away from large, remotely-located facilities towards a smaller, community-based model that fosters family connections and involvement.
Republicans now take aim at the author of the Russian dossier, Christopher Steele.
Courtesy of WaPo: *A pair of GOP senators sent a letter to the Justice Department on Friday urging an investigation into Christopher Steele, the intelligence agent behind that famous dossier from the Russia investigation. * *And the whole thing is rather strange. * *Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) sent the letter to the DOJ and FBI. In it, the pair says they have reason to believe Steele might have lied about disseminating information from the dossier. * *But while they make the allegation publicly in the letter... more »
Can the New DOJ Policy on Pot Be Applied Retroactively?
Alec Walen On January 4, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum rescinding the prior policy of the Department of Justice (DOJ). This prior policy, spelled out in the so-called Cole memo, instructed “federal prosecutors to de-prioritize marijuana-related prosecutions in those states — except in certain cases, such as when there were sales to children, gang-related activity, or diversions of the product to states where it remained entirely illegal?” (NY Times article) The new policy emphasizes that DOJ prosecutors should pursue marijuana prosecutions just as it pur... more »
Was Lettuce Linked to an E. Coli Outbreak?
Health officials in Canada linked an E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce in late 2017.
Woking RatePayers Pay The Cost Of Council’s Green Vainglory
By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward In 2004, Woking Borough Council in Surrey had the bright idea of wasting £4m of taxpayers money on building an eco-friendly canopy outside the railway station there. Well, after all, it did have solar panels, so surely it must make sense? In 2013 though, the GetSurrey news […]
The Search for Meaning in Modern Life
*Kingsley L. Dennis* - What we are truly seeking for is power over ourselves: not for power over others. The post The Search for Meaning in Modern Life appeared first on Waking Times.
Steven Greer Comments on the Arrival of the False Flag Alien Invasion
*Dylan Charles* - A leading researcher chimes in on the recent UFO revelations by the Pentagon. The post Steven Greer Comments on the Arrival of the False Flag Alien Invasion appeared first on Waking Times.
Suspect faces felony charge of fatally ‘swatting’ man 1,400 miles away
Last Friday, Tyler Barriss, 25, was arrested after the Wichita, Kansas police issued a fugitive warrant. He is currently being held in a Los Angeles jail without bail, awaiting extradition to Kansas for the “swatting” (making a false police report, usually of an urgent or violent crime, to lure law enforcement or SWAT teams to
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 5, 2018
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning *Hal Brands, Bloomberg:** China Hasn't Won the Pacific (Unless You Think It Has)* A rising school of thought among allies holds that the U.S. can't compete with Beijing's economic and military expansion. Is China destined to dominate the Asia-Pacific? Among U.S. allies and partners in the region, there seems to be a growing doubt that America can win the ongoing competition for influence with China, and that they must begin preparing for a regional order headed by Beijing. The challenge for America, then, is to ensure that this feeling of strateg... more »
Bad Science: NSIDC disappears Arctic sea ice extent going back years
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: From the “Arctic is screaming louder thanks to Mark Serreze and his adjustment shenanigans” department, I don’t think this is going to fly. Some of the adjustments are as much as 1.2 million square kilometers of sea ice, which is as much as some yearly variations. -Anthony Guest…
The crowded, noisey & dangerous skies over Okinawa
Listen to VFP member Ken Mayers from New Mexico explain the issues surrounding U.S. military aircraft in Okinawa over the decades.
Impartiality
Antonia Blair Is perception 'all'? Regular readers of this blog will know that the BBC isn't willing to accept criticisms of BBC bias (with rare and telling exceptions) unless they've been monitored over time - especially over long stretches of time. 'Due impartiality' demands a long view, apparently. Yet *when *the BBC* is* monitored over time - especially long stretches of time and in very great detail - the BBC *still *won't accept the criticism. And that, at the beginning of 2018, is where we stand. Nowhere. As ever. ******* Shall we run yet another experiment then? Or Hei... more »
New Marijuana Policy Triggers Bipartisan Love for 10th Amendment
[image: new-pot-policy-triggers-bipartisan-love-for-tenth-amendment] Almost immediately after announcing a change in policy that could lead to a federal crackdown on marijuana users and sellers even in states where pot prohibition has been ended, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sparked a bipartisan outcry. Perhaps more importantly, he also prompted renewed bipartisan support for one of the U.S. Constitution's most ignored and most important provisions. Indeed, concerns about the 10th Amendment, which reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or th... more »
Moonlight in Socorro, April 24, 1964
Yes, this is something of an exercise in futility... Since the question came up about the available moonlight on the Socorro landing site on April 24, 1964, I thought, for fun, I'd see if I could find the data. Took about five minutes, but for those of you interested in such things, here it is. *Sun and Moon Data for One Day* *U.S. Naval ObservatoryAstronomical Applications Department* Socorro, Socorro County, NM (Longitude W106° 53', Latitude N34° 3') Friday, April 24, 1964 Mountain Standard Time *Sun* Begin civil twilight 4:59 a.m. ... more »
Is It Possible to Get High From Secondhand Marijuana Smoke?
It is possible to experience some psychoactive effects from secondhand exposure to marijuana smoke, but you'd really have to put effort into it.
If The Office Is Closed Due To A Blizzard, Do I Get Paid?
Now is usually when I run my posts about how I did on my predictions from last year, but with the snowicane bombarding the Northeast and even Florida, I thought I'd better re-run this ever-popular and necessary piece. Whether you’re entitled to be paid when the office is closed depends on whether you are “exempt” salaried or not. Just being salaried doesn’t necessarily mean you aren’t entitled to overtime. It’s possible to be salaried and still non-exempt from the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Many employers misclassify employees as exempt to avoid paying overtime. I... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Turtle"
*"Turtle"* "Now I see it- it nudges with its bulldog head the slippery stems of the lilies, making them tremble; and now it noses along in the wake of the little brown teal who is leading her soft children from one side of the pond to the other; she keeps close to the edge and they follow closely, the good children- the tender children, the sweet children, dangling their pretty feet into the darkness. And now will come- I can count on it- the murky splash, the certain victory of that pink and gassy mouth, and the frantic circling of the hen while the rest of the chicks flare away over th... more »
Did anybody else see Trump's Wizard of Oz moment during yesterday's press briefing?
President Trump delivered a brief message via video at today’s White House press briefing https://t.co/dzGWaKTM44 https://t.co/Hid4R7dDnW — CNN (@CNN) January 4, 2018 Seriously, WTF was that? Notice how Sarah Hucakabee Sanders keeps looking at the screen as if she cannot believe this is happening. Her facial expressions are gold. And why does the camera angle keep changing? Clearly Trump did not want to take any questions from reporters while also attempting to demonstrate that he was not in hiding due to Michael Wolff's book. But all he really did here was to reinforce the con... more »
THE NORMALIZATION DIDN'T BEGIN OR END WITH TRUMP
Just a reminder that the GOP is morally bankrupt and dedicated solely to partisan victory regardless of the consequences to America: More than a year after Republican leaders promised to investigate Russian interference in the presidential election, two influential Republicans on Friday made the first known congressional criminal referral in connection with the meddling — against one of the people who sought to expose it. Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a senior committee member, told the Justice... more »
World News Briefs -- January 5, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*: *Syrian govt. presses Idlib offensive as people flee homes in the cold* BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rapid advances by the Syrian army into rebels’ largest remaining stronghold, Idlib province, have brought it closer to a key insurgent-held military airport and displaced tens of thousands of people struggling to find shelter in winter weather. Supported by Iran-backed militias and Russian air power, President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have taken territory in northeastern Hama and southern Idlib provinces since beginning an offensive in late October. The fighting and air strikes h... more »
Extreme cold is just “weather” but heat waves are “climate change”
Climates change…. “Saying that a hot spell “may contain climate change DNA” is not the same as saying “cold spells are weather”. If a hot spell could contain DNA, (we molecular biologists don’t think so) then so can a cold … Continue reading →
Will North Korea Succeed In Dividing The U.S.-South Korean Alliance?
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un (pictured during his New Year's Day speech) have repeatedly traded threats of war and personal insults during months of high tensions over Pyongyang's weapons ambitions *Daily Mail/AFP:* *Kim Jong-un is setting a TRAP for the US and South Korea and has agreed to talks with Seoul in a bid to end their 70-year alliance with America, analysts warn* * North and South Korea will hold official talks on January 9, Seoul said on Friday * It comes after Pyongyang sent a statement accepting Seoul's offer for the talks * Kim said he could send athletes to the Win... more »
FBI set to launch a new investigation into “slush fund” Clinton Foundation
More bad news for Crooked Hillary! More The post FBI set to launch a new investigation into “slush fund” Clinton Foundation appeared first on The Duran.
Donald Trump Watches ‘The Gorilla Channel’?
An excerpt purportedly from the book "Fire and Fury" convinced more than a few readers that the president spends much of his days watching a channel created to placate him.
Jury selection today for Aegis 9 trial
On April 1, 2017 another Aegis destroyer was 'christened' at Bath Iron Works here in Maine. Nine of us were arrested as we protested outside the public entrance gate of the shipyard. Today we spent the entire day at the court for jury selection which will continue on Tuesday, January 9 at 1:00 pm in the West Bath District Court (New Meadows Road). The trial is now tentatively set for February 1-2 at the Sagadahoc County Courthouse in Bath. *The ‘Aegis 9’ * 1. Lisa Savage – Solon, 60 years, School teacher 2. Jason Rawn – Lincolnville, 45, War tax resister, house painter 3. Bruce ... more »
Incredible moment starfish Walks down the beach after getting stranded on the sand
"It was early evening, probably around 6pm or so at low tide. We noticed there were starfish walking around on the sand near the water. "Some were in tide pools but some were just strolling on the sand, very, very, very slowly. The ones that were on the sand we carefully relocated back to the ocean or a tide pool. "Other people coming out to the beach were fascinated by the large amount of starfish and helped relocate the walkers to the water as well." Although many are fascinated by the unusual nature video some admit it sends shivers down their spines. Vina Coladad wrote on Twi... more »
We Know Trump Is A Filthy Racist Pig-- Is He Also STILL A Low Level NY Post Leaker?
*Trumpanzee and Johnson-- without their clown makeup* In his attack on Bannon Wednesday, Señor Trumpanzee accused him of, among many things, being a leaker. And Bannon-- like virtually *everyone* in the Trump White House-- probably was a leaker. Señor T on Bannon: “he spent his time at the White House leaking false information to the media to make himself seem far more important than he was. It is the only thing he does well.” Needless to say, Trump didn’t mention that many people think Trump himself is the biggest leaker of all. Trashy *New York Post* gossip columnist and Trump cro... more »
Heh
From Daddy Warpig on Gab: *Dungeon Master (to our Bard):* The six cultists shove you to the ground, bow to the massive green dragon, and say, "Oh great one, we have brought you this gold and this human sacrifice as tribute to your greatness. Please accept our offering." * Rest Of Party, looking on from a distance:* S***. He's dead. He's so dead. RIP Edward. * DM:* The dragon thanks the cultists and asks if you have any last words. * Bard:* I look up at the dragon and say, "I have brought you this gold and these six cultists as tribute to your greatness." * Rest Of Party:... more »
College Conservative Groups See Numbers Surge
Democrats, who usually count on the traditionally uniformed and easily fooled liberal youth vote didn't see the train coming down the track in the form of energized conservative activism. As Donald Trump completes his first year in office, the leader of the Republican Party is activating an unconventional and untapped source of support, college campuses. *NTK*- According to a report from Elaine Godfrey in The Atlantic, “*The Future of Trumpism is on Campus*,” college conservative groups are booming in the era of Trump. While national news surrounding political activism on campus s... more »
People Magazine Scrubs Pornographic Image to Hide Hypocrisy
[image: people-magazine-scrubs-pornographic-image-to-hide-hypocrisy] Like most media reporting on the story, *People* magazine presented disgraced teacher Mateo Rueda in a flattering light. He was recently fired from Lincoln Elementary School in Hyrum, Utah, for showing young children nude “artwork.”
Trump and Democrats Working on Deal Over Future of DACA Recipients Before Program Expires
[image: trump-and-democrats-working-on-deal-over-future-of-daca-recipients-before-program-expires] President Trump and Republicans are negotiating with Democrats to work out a plan acceptable to both sides, as the Obama-era DACA program nears its expiration in March.
Trump’s Interior Secretary Proposes Selling Offshore Drilling Leases Starting in 2019
[image: trump-s-interior-secretary-proposes-selling-off-shore-drilling-leases-starting-in-2019] When President Trump’s Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced his agency will expand energy development to include the United States' offshore reserves, myopic naysayers rose up in a single voice of protest against Zinke's proposal.
New Conservative Christian College Slated to Open Fall 2018
[image: new-conservative-christian-college-slated-to-open-fall-2018] A new conservative, evangelical Christian college will open this fall in Boston, funded by a Harvard-educated physician and businessman.
Did a Republican Group Post Anti-Trump Billboards in Minnesota?
The billboards are real, but the so-called Republican group has an interesting donor behind it.
WATCH: FOX News Anti-Marijuana Propaganda Exposed on Live TV by Their Own ‘Expert’
[image: fox news]An "expert" took to Fox News this week to try to convince Americans that all the debunked myths on the "dangers" of marijuana are still a thing.
Iranians slam US regime over upcoming UN Security Council meeting
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:55 P.M.) – Iranians on the streets of Tehran condemned the recent US call to hold a UN Security Council emergency meeting on the deadly anti-governmental protests in Iran on Friday. Respondents called the US move ‘completely ridiculous’ and ‘an unacceptable interference’, branding the US President Donald Trump a ‘thief’ and a ‘murderer’ […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan lashes out at French journalist after jihadist aid question (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – French President Emmanuel Macron received his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Paris on Friday, with the Syrian conflict and media freedom in Turkey high on the agenda. On the subject of press freedom and terror, Erdogan appeared to accuse journalists of aiding and abetting terrorists through their writing. “Terror […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
War of the jihadists continues as ISIS captures more ground from Al-Qaeda in northeast Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – The war of the jihadists continued in the northeastern countryside of Hama, Friday, as the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) seized more territory from the Al-Qaeda linked Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham forces. According to pro-opposition activists, ISIS managed to capture the town of Huwaysis ibn Hadib after a short battle with Hay’at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi forces score direct hit on Saudi military camp near Yemeni border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:55 P.M.) – The rocket battalion of the Houthi forces reportedly scored a direct hit on a group of Saudi soldiers in the Asir Region, Friday, a military official told Yemen’s Saba News Agency. According to the Saba report, the popular committees fired a Sarkha missile at the Aian-Thawrain military camp, hitting the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan snaps after French journalist asks about Turkey’s weapons transfer to jihadist groups in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan snapped at a French journalist, Friday, after the latter asked whether the claims were true about Ankara supplying arms to jihadist groups inside Syria. In particular, the French journalist asked the Turkish leader about the report released by Cumhuriyet in 2015 that detailed the transfer of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Hostile behavior of US, Saudi Arabia, Israel leading to war with Iran: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has blasted the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia over their hostile statements concerning the ongoing protests in Iran, saying it could lead to a war with the Islamic Republic. “The official line pursued by the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia, who are our allies in many ways, is almost one […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army captures 14 towns in southern Idlib over 24 hours – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their large-scale offensive in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate, Friday, targeting another batch of towns controlled by the jihadist rebels near the Hama axis. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army managed to capture several areas in the Idlib […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Thousands of Iranians flood streets to support government (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – Thousands of people flooded the streets of Kerman, Friday, in support of the government and against the violence witnessed in recent days. The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting later on Friday to discuss protests in Iran, at the US request. Moscow has argued that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
‘We saw them with our own eyes’ – SDF fighters share footage of IS convoys leaving Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:35 P.M.) – Fighters of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) confirmed from Raqqa that they had shot footage showing militants of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIL/ISIS) peacefully leaving Raqqa on their watch. Thought to have been filmed towards the end of the battle for Raqqa, the footage shows buses and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson: 'I Intend To Be Here For The Whole Year'
*CNN:* *Secretary of State Rex Tillerson: 'I intend to be here for the whole year'* Washington (CNN)Suggesting reports of his political death have been greatly exaggerated, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told CNN on Friday that he plans to remain in his position through 2018. "We had a very successful -- in my view -- year 2017, pivoting our policies and helping our partners understand those policies," Tillerson told CNN's Elise Labott in a wide-ranging interview. "We're now into the implementation and execution against those policies." *Read more* .... *Update #1: *Tillerson... more »
Pakistan Condemns President Trump Cutting Military Aid
*RFE:* *Pakistan Says Suspension Of U.S. Security Aid 'Counterproductive'* ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan has responded harshly to a U.S. decision to suspend at least $900 million in security assistance, saying Washington's "arbitrary deadlines, unilateral pronouncements, and shifting goalposts are counterproductive" to addressing the threat of terrorism. The statement from Pakistan's Foreign Office on January 5 said the "impact of the U.S. decision on the pursuit of common objectives" was "likely to emerge more clearly in due course of time." The Foreign Office said Islamabad was "engage... more »
What is the Brexit Stamp Collection?
Oh there are plenty of other things you can call Boris Johnson, a repertoire that has now grown thanks to digging done by Adam Bienkov. But on this occasion this blog is not chiming to the melodious infamy of Johnson's self-importance, instead it's the substance of the miserable article (above) from your snoreaway currant bun: the Brexit stamp collection. You can see for yourself. *The Sun* are "campaigning" for a commemorative edition of stamps to mark Britain's exit from the European Union. After all, if *Game of Thrones* can have a set, why can't Britain's emancipation from eur... more »
Can Gene Editing Save the World’s Chocolate?
Can Gene Editing Save the World’s Chocolate? – Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-gene-editing-save-the-worlds-chocolate/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sa-editorial-social&utm_content&utm_term Advertisements
How Is Anxiety Disorder Linked To Chronic Pain?
How Is Anxiety Disorder Linked To Chronic Pain? – Daily Medical News http://dailymedicalnews.co/2018/01/04/how-is-anxiety-disorder-linked-to-chronic-pain/
We’re about to see a rare moon that hasn’t appeared for more than 150 years
We’re about to see a rare moon that hasn’t appeared for more than 150 years http://www.sciencealert.com/rare-moon-lunar-eclipse-first-time-in-150-years?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Branded+Content&utm_campaign=ScienceNaturePage
Researchers Find a Single Gene Plays a Major Role in the Mental Effects of Aging
Researchers Find a Single Gene Plays a Major Role in the Mental Effects of Aging https://futurism.com/single-gene-have-huge-impact-age-related-mental-decline/
Why fasting could be the key to anti-ageing.
Why fasting could be the key to anti-ageing | World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/why-fasting-could-be-the-key-to-anti-ageing?utm_content=bufferbab0b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
AI has entered its golden age, and it will change every industry.
AI has entered its golden age, and it will change every industry | World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/12/why-ai-is-entering-its-golden-age?utm_content=buffer3020a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
What vitamins should I take?
What vitamins should I take? http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/vitamins-dietary-advice-supplements-multivitamins-antioxidants-probiotics-zinc-folic-acid-a7861026.html?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook
Leptin hormone spurs body’s shift from burning carbs to fat
Medical Xpress: Leptin hormone spurs body’s shift from burning carbs to fat https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-01-leptin-hormone-spurs-body-shift.html
6 Ways to Rid Yourself of the Toxicity of Modern Living
6 Ways to Rid Yourself of the Toxicity of Modern Living http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/12/22/6-ways-rid-toxicity-modern-living/
These countries have the highest quality of life.
These countries have the highest quality of life | World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/how-s-life-where-you-are/?utm_content=bufferbb39c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Musical Interlude: Adiemus, “Adiemus”
Adiemus, “Adiemus” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL8kZ-iVk90&html5=1
The Daily "Near You?"
Amola Di Piano, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Thanks for stopping by!
“The Courage To Meet Eddie”
* “The Courage To Meet Eddie”* By Alex Noble "Life, like good theater, is full of surprises and unexpected twists in the plot. How satisfying it is when we can surprise ourselves, break through "stereotypes," and move beyond fear to embrace more compassionate points of view. I experienced this on a trip to Los Angeles. I drove into the city at sunset, into the older part of downtown where turn-of-the-century office buildings barely hold their own against the rising tide of urban decay. As the sun gilded skyscrapers, broken neon signs flickered in the windows of delicatessens and n... more »
"Somewhere..."
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Blaise Pascal
Did Oregon’s Anti-Gay Cake Bakers Win The Lottery?
A story about two bakers who won a big lottery payout just after being slapped with a fine came from a site that only publishes satire and fake news.
“Phony Prophets Painting An Alternate Global Warming Reality?”
*“Phony Prophets Painting An Alternate Global Warming Reality?”* By Susan Stamper Brown "On December 28, President Trump wrote on Twitter: “In the East, it could be the COLDEST New Year’s Eve on record. Perhaps we could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming that our Country, but not other countries, was going to pay TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS to protect against. Bundle up!” Predictably, social media lit up with comments by agitated alarmists who apparently believe everything, including the gas problem their great uncle had during Christmas dinner, is caused by global warming. T... more »
Trump takes to Twitter to attack tell all book, and sends sales through the roof.
I authorized Zero access to White House (actually turned him down many times) for author of phony book! I never spoke to him for book. Full of lies, misrepresentations and sources that don’t exist. Look at this guy’s past and watch what happens to him and Sloppy Steve! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2018 Well, now that collusion with Russia is proving to be a total hoax and the only collusion is with Hillary Clinton and the FBI/Russia, the Fake News Media (Mainstream) and this phony new book are hitting out at every new front imaginable. They should try winning an... more »
More on 'Sir Starmer'...
The Shard (and Sir Keir Starmer) Following on from the previous post, here are transcripts of how the BBC's and ITV's news bulletins respectively covered Sir Keir Starmer's role/non-role in the Warboys controversy this evening. First, here's BBC One's *News at Six*: *Mark Easton (BBC)*: The Director of Public Prosecutions at the time, Keir Starmer, now a Labour shadow minister, today urged victims to take the allegations to the police: *Keir Starmer*: I think these decisions were nine years ago. It's very important that you go to the Crown Prosecution Service and get an accurate ... more »
'Sir Starmer' - A case to answer or no case to answer?
BBC News report (screengrab) Reading this evening's reports about the release of John Worboys, the London black cab rapist, there's an interesting difference between the main online reports from BBC News and Sky News concerning the role (or non-role) of Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer eight or so years ago. Here's what Sky writes about Sir Keir: Labour's Keir Starmer, director of public prosecutions in 2009 and the current shadow Brexit secretary, refused to answer questions about the case when approached by Sky News. Asked whether he thought the right decision was... more »
Wild speculations stated as facts in the draft National Climate Assessment
Here are a few glaring examples of a favorite climate fallacy: Stating speculation as though it were fact. Not surprisingly much of this junk comes out of computer models. As with the previous article, I am posting a few of the so-called "Key Messages" fr
Gore: Warming made it cold
Does anyone doubt for a second if the temperature was above average, Gore would claim that as proof of global warming as well?
Is This Family Grieving a Soldier Killed in Action?
President Donald Trump shared the picture intending to criticize NFL players — but it was taken out of context.
Did Chelsea Clinton Tweet ‘Happy New Year’ to the Church of Satan?
How the daughter of a former president wound up in the company of a supermodel and the Church of Satan in a Twitter thread for the ages.
Mammograms lead to invalid diagnoses, cause harm
Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder The global juggernaut of unremitting and unapologetic breast cancer overdiagnosis and overtreatment persists. As we have recently reported on, high gravitas journals such as BMJ have begun to publish studies indicating that ‘cancer screening has never saved lives,’ or that what conventional medical authorities considered for decades to be ‘cancer’ really wasn’t after all.
How strength training changes your body for good
Most Americans hate strength training. Case in point, while around half of everyone who works out does the recommended amount of aerobic activity each week, only 20% also do muscle-strengthening moves. And yet science has proven it’s incredibly beneficial; it helps protect our bones, works to prevent disease, and it seems to have special benefits
Siberian children pour ice water on their heads while standing in swimsuits in snow for ONE reason (this is NOT a punishment)
(Editor’s Note: This story is from 2016 but it’s so good that we had to share it with you!) Swimming and being exposed to ice-cold temperatures for health and stimulating the immune system was made globally known by Dutch Guinness World Record holder Wim Hof, also known as the Iceman. RELATED STORY: The many health
Incorporate the nitric oxide dump
By Dr. Mercola Do you have three or four minutes, one to three times a day, to devote to your health? By using that time to engage in one of the best high-intensity exercises out there — the Nitric Oxide Dump — you can improve your mitochondrial health, slowing down age-related muscle decline. The fact
Was a Room Full of Servers and Hard Drives Destroyed in a Clinton House Fire?
A fire at a property owned by Bill and Hillary Clinton in New York state sparked a veritable inferno of fake news.
Bomb Cyclone For Healthcare
It's January, and it's cold and snowy outside, and therefore, the media tells us, the end of the world is nigh. Iguanas are literally falling out of trees! Wind chills are expected to plunge below zero for the next two whole days! It's January, and Donald Trump is still nuts, and therefore the end of the world is nigh. The only new twist in this man-made disaster is that the people who surround him and enable him as he storms and fumes and bumbles his way around the White House were willing to spill their guts for a new blockbuster book. They don't seem to realize how venal they the... more »
U.S. Air Force General: Russia Gained A 'Treasure Trove' Of Intel On The Best U.S. Warplanes In Syria
U.S. Air Force *Business Insider:* *Russia gained a 'treasure trove' of intelligence on the US's best fighter jets in Syria* * A top US Air Force general says Russia is incorporating lessons from operating alongside US aircraft in Syria into its training. * Russian jets and anti-air systems in Syria have been able to practice tracking US jets, including the F-22, possibly eroding its stealth advantage. * But the US has been watching Russia too, and the US's competitors still have a long way to go before negating its air supremacy. In the fight against the terrorist group ISIS in Ir... more »
Yes, We May Have No Bananas, But Monoculture Wasn't So Easy To Avoid
(This article originally appeared on Forbes 1/4/18 [image: Retail banana display] read more
Photos Reveal Damage To Multiple Russian Warplanes At Syrian Base After Rebel Artillery Strike
*BBC:* *Syria war: Photos 'reveal' Russia jet damage at Hmeimim base* A Russian military journalist has published photos of Russian warplanes which are believed to have been damaged by rebel shelling in Syria. Roman Saponkov posted them on social media after reports of the attack. Russia's defence ministry acknowledged a 31 December rebel mortar attack on Hmeimim airbase but denied any jets had been disabled. It also confirmed two servicemen's deaths. Russia's Kommersant newspaper said seven jets had been destroyed. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor: *So much for Russian denials .... ... more »
HERE'S A HOT TAKE I'M SURPRISED WE HAVEN'T ENCOUNTERED
At Politico today, Matthew Gertz of Media Matters shows in detail just how much President Trump's Twitter feed is a reaction to Fox News programming, particularly *Fox & Friends.* He shows us many moments when Trump's Twitter exactly tracked the goings-on on Fox. Gertz writes: It’s no secret, of course, that the president likes to tweet about what he sees on TV. Thanks to diligent reporting from the White House beat, we know Trump often watches several hours of cable news each day via the “Super TiVo” he had installed at the White House. And journalists at CNN, the *Washington Post*... more »
The Terrible Toll Of Malawi’s Power Cuts
By Paul Homewood Just before Christmas, the Guardian ran a piece which revealed the realities of living without a proper supply of electricity: Rural health worker Patrick Kamzitu is relaxed about the long and frequent power cuts that plague Malawi and which last week almost brought it to a halt when the whole […]
Las Vegas Mass Murder - Update from American Everyman
*American Everyman* *video about CIA airlane hangar* *located one block away from Las Vegas Massacre* Yesterday I was complaining about the way Google treats the alternative media and, in particular, truth bloggers. Sometimes the harassment and lack of respect can be discouraging....particularly when it devolves down to lying about statistics and stealing audience access. But just when the situation seems hopeless and helpless...a blogger posts something that is so valuable, such an essential piece of the truth puzzle...that it makes all the hassle worth it. Such is the case with... more »
Climate tricks 64, Bitter cold and snow are caused by AGW
Al Gore the planet saviour. Less rain or lots of rain, less snow or more snow, less cold or bitter cold, the planet is in danger from anthropogenic (man-made) global warming (AGW) so we should send him and the UN more money. :-) Reposting this, from Dr. Roy W. Spencer: *My imagined conversation with Al Gore:* *MR. GORE: This cold wave and snowstorm are just what global warming predicted!* *ME: And what if the weather had been unusually warm and snow-free?* *MR. GORE: That would also be consistent with global warming theory.* *ME: So warm winters, cold winters, snowy winters, and no-sn... more »
Sundance and Vision Maker Media: New films on Standing Rock, Lakota, Dineh, Seneca and Alaska Natives
. Kanahus Manuel, "This January I will be heading to the Sundance Film Festival for the world premiere of Akicita: The Battle of Standing Rock, directed by Cody Lucich, which I am honored to be featured in. With construction beginning for the 1000+ km Kinder Morgan pipeline, here in #uncededSecwepemc Territory and the resistance continuing to grow, this battle here in my homelands is being
Wife of Russian Man Killed in Pittsburgh Meets Veteran Who Got His Kidney
Anton Kemaev was touring around the United States when he was shot in the head while sitting in the passenger seat of a car.
Attorney General Sessions Orders Return to Pre-Obama Marijuana Enforcement
The move has caused uncertainty in the legal cannabis industry just days after California opened the market for recreational use.
Author Of Latest Book On President Trump: 'Can't Be Sure If Parts Of It Are True'
I authorized Zero access to White House (actually turned him down many times) for author of phony book! I never spoke to him for book. Full of lies, misrepresentations and sources that don’t exist. Look at this guy’s past and watch what happens to him and Sloppy Steve! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2018 *Business Insider:* *The author of the explosive new Trump book says he can't be sure if parts of it are true* * "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" has set the political world ablaze. * It contains vivid, detailed, and embarrassing accounts of President... more »
China's State Broadcaster Airs Aerial Footage Of One Of its Military Bases In The South China Sea
An aerial view of the Fiery Cross Reef, now a 2.8 sq km artificial island. Photo: CCTV *Asia Times:* *In pictures: The South China Sea reef that became an island* *Fiery Cross Reef has been transformed into a 2.8 sq km fortified airbase, in one of the several reclamation projects known as the Great Wall of Sand.* China’s frenzied reclamation projects in the South China Sea have dramatically changed reefs and islets in the hotly contested waters. Fiery Cross Reef – known also as Northwest Investigator Reef and Yongshu Reef to the Chinese – ballooned from a group of scattered reefs ... more »
The BBC have '10 charts that show why the NHS is in trouble'
The BBC have '10 charts that show why the NHS is in trouble', can you guess what word you won't find in the 10 charts? Yes, immigration... The BBC do report that: '4. The UK's population is ageingThe ageing population is certainly a major factor - and it's one that all health systems in the world are struggling with. Medical advances have meant that people are living longer. When the NHS was created, life expectancy was 13 years shorter than it is now.' But immigration is not a factor apparently, which seems odd to me. Mind you I was slightly shocked to see the BBC report these two ... more »
Meet Ohio Congressional Candidate Rick Neal-- A Guest Post By Former Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy
*Before the Republicans in the Ohio state legislature gerrymandered Mary Jo Kilroy out of a congressional seat, she was a Blue America-backed progressive in the 15th district. Recently she introduced us to the incredible video above and to the Rick Neal for Congress campaign. By design, the district-- which has a PVI of R+7-- is no piece of cake for a Democrat. It’s one of those districts where, in 2016, Trump did better than Romney and Hillary did worse than Obama. Trump beat her 55.3% to 39.9% there and the DCCC is ignoring the district entirely. Mary Ellen doesn’t think the di... more »
Iran and Myths of Revolution
[image: undefined] In just the past few days during which Iran has seen anti-government protests, much has been written and said about Iranians’ desire for freedom, mixed with speculation about whether or not the ayatollahs’ Islamic republic is in danger of collapse. The following is not another such analysis. Rather, this is an attempt to address the underlying assumptions of most of the sage pronouncements to which we are treated – assumptions that are as lacking in substance as they are ubiquitous. Three of these myths are noted below. *Spontaneous popular uprising – not* *“Ari... more »
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