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Now with people actually looking forward to it Trump pushes back date for his "fake news awards."
The Fake News Awards, those going to the most corrupt & biased of the Mainstream Media, will be presented to the losers on Wednesday, January 17th, rather than this coming Monday. The interest in, and importance of, these awards is far greater than anyone could have anticipated! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2018 Courtesy of The Hill: *Trump announced last week that he would present “The Most Dishonest & Corrupt Media Awards” on Monday to highlight reporters who run with what he calls fake news. * *Celebrity chef Jose Andres offered a free lunch at any of his ... more »
Texas ranks near the top (again) for economic freedom
By Vance Ginn
Update on Inside Story about General Dynamics Corporate Welfare
*On the Skowhegan bridge here in Maine over the weekend - even the snow creatures are not pleased with the plan to give $60 million to General Dynamics* We are still waiting for a bill number to be assigned to the corporate welfare bill in Augusta that would give $60 million to the well-endowed General Dynamics Corporation - the 5th largest weapons company on planet Earth. The sausage making process seems to be a bit slow - maybe the growing public push back has forced bill sponsors Rep. Jennifer DeChant (D-Bath) and Sen. Eloise Vitelli (D-Arrowsic) and General Dynamics lobbyists ... more »
CONCERNING THE 48,000: Concerning our pitiful public discussions!
*MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018Part 1—The living and the dead:* In the past week, we'd been reviewing the Washington Post's database of police shootings for 2017. The Post has compiled such data for the past three years. To review those data, click here. The Post provides a valuable journalistic service by compiling these (imperfect) lists. This morning, the paper offers a front-page report about last year's numbers. As we read the Post's report, a basic thought crossed our mind. That basic thought goes something like this: *You rarely encounter a sensible discussion of any topic with... more »
Another Fat Black Gurl in the White House? I don't Think So.
"Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards was all that Hollywood has come to be about in their post-Hillary season of discontent. Scads of wealthy self-important, blathering reprobates all resplendent in their ANTIFA black and unifying behind the crusade against sexual harassment (translation: the war on men) as they mobilize to avenge the stunning loss of their champion Hillary. What went down at the swanky Beverly Hills Hilton should be an ominous sign for the Democratic party which appears to be losing Hollywood as the celebs have become so arrogant and superior to everyone else in A... more »
Israeli security forces arrest 2 female suspects over links to Daesh – reports
Israel’s Security Agency, the Shin Bet, has arrested two young women suspected of being recruited by the Daesh terrorist group, local media reported Monday. According to The Jerusalem Post newspaper, the two Israeli women, both 19 years old, live in the Beduin village of Lakia, and are also suspected of planning a terrorist attack in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadists in deep trouble as the Syrian Army prepares to retake all of east Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham are in serious trouble, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies prepare to retake all of eastern Idlib. With only 10km to the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport, the Syrian Arab Army is in position to not only capture this installation, but […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army advances north of key base in east Damascus as jihadists use suicide attacks to halt offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:48 P.M.) – After lifting the siege on a key base in the Harasta district of eastern Damascus, assault forces of the Syrian Arab Army are now striking north of the military installation in a bid to both expand their buffer zone around it and reclaim other areas long since lost to militant […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Islamist rebels fire missiles at historical Christian church in Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Islamist rebels in the East Ghouta region of Damascus fired two missiles towards Bab Touma, today, Damascus Now News reported this afternoon. According to the report released by Damascus Now, the missiles struck a historical church inside the predominately Christian district of Bab Touma, causing material damage to this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian military shoots down 13 jihadist drones over Hmaymim Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – The Russian military shot down several jihadist attack drones over the Hmaymim Airport on January 6th, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported this afternoon. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the jihadist rebels attempted to attack the Hmaymim Airport using drones; however, they were able to shoot down at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadists hurl 2 big car bombs at Syrian Army in desperate counter-attack on east Damascus base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – Amid ongoing clashes in east Damascus between the Syrian Arab Army and jointly operating Al-Qaeda and Muslim Brotherhood affiliated militias for control of a key base, jihadists have hurled two big car bombs at Syrian troops in an attempt to break their lines. Despite the fact that Syrian army-led forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israeli Navy fires gunshots towards Lebanese territorial waters
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – An Israeli gunboat fired several shots towards Lebanese territorial waters last night, the National News Agency (NNA) reported this afternoon. “An Israeli enemy gunboat opened fire towards the Lebanese territorial waters for 4 minutes at dawn at 2.43 a.m.,” NNA reported. No further details were released. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Video footage of the Syrian Army inside the strategic town of Sinjar
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:35 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the strategic town of Sinjar in the southern countryside of Idlib, yesterday, after a short battle with the jihadist rebels. Since its capture, the Syrian Ministry of Defense has released footage from inside the town (please see below): As a result of this advance, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran: Thousands rally as Revolutionary Guards declare end to unrest (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – Thousands of government supporters rallied across various Iranian towns and cities on Sunday, in a show of support for the current regime and to voice their disapproval of anti-government protests. Marchers waved Iranian flags and chanted several slogans critical of the US and Israel. Sanandaj, Zahedan, Meybod, Abarkuh, Kordkuy, Aqqala, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army sends reinforcements for major battle in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has sent more reinforcements to the Idlib front after lifting the siege on the strategic vehicle management base in eastern Damascus. According to a report from the Syrian military, the Qalamoun Shield forces of the 3rd Division have been redeployed to the Idlib-Hama axis after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army spies troll Al-Qaeda once again by revealing footage from inside Abu Duhur town, airbase
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:05 P.M.) – Military spies linked to the intelligence service of the Syrian Arab Air Force have released video and photo evidence of their presence inside two strategic sites – one a town, the other an airbase – which are under the control of Al-Qaeda-linked militants. On the night of Sunday to Monday, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran unblocks access to Telegram
Iran’s authorities have fully unblocked access to Telegram messenger following a ban imposed amid anti-government protests, the Fars news agency reported on Sunday. Access to Instagram and Telegram social networks has been opened for users after the lifting of temporary restrictions introduced upon the decision of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on December 31, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army has just 10km to go until they reach the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) offensive in the southern countryside of Idlib has been going exactly as planned for their High Command. With over ten towns captured in the last 48 hours, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is quickly advancing on the strategic Abu Dhuhour Military Airport that is located […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Islamist rebels suffer heavy losses in another failed attempt to capture strategic vehicle base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – The Islamist rebels launched another powerful attack in the eastern part of Damascus, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at the eastern flank of the vehicle management base. Led by Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham and Faylaq Al-Rahman from the Madera axis, the Islamist rebels struck the technical base at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: First moments of breaking siege of Syrian Army base in east Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:00 P.M.) – Elite Syrian Army troops succeeded in lifting a fortnight-long siege imposed on a key base for the Syrian Army in east Damascus following heroic battles against Islamist rebels. Even though scores of Army troops were killed in the battles during the past two weeks, the defenders of the Vehicle Base […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Confirmed: Saudi jet crashes in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – Earlier today, the Houthi forces claimed that their air defense units downed a Saudi Coalition warplane as it was bombing the eastern countryside of Sana’a. At the time of the crash, there was no confirmation from the Saudi Coalition regarding the fate of their warplane. While the Saudi Coalition did […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Without Joining In Asia's New Silk Road, Trump Is Facing A Financial Crash
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20180108-without-joining-nsr.pdf President Donald Trump's administration cannot miss any more opportunities if it is going to carry out the intention for which, above all else, Americans elected him: To get the United States out of endless foreign wars, and rebuild and reindustrialize the nation. If the big corporate tax cut is all there is to the Trump Administration's economic policy, then the President and the nation are facing an oncoming financial crash, and another so-called "Great Recession" much worse than the last. The huge corporate debt and stock ... more »
Caught Our Notice: “Ironically,” same error in same journal “was noted last year”
Title: Sleep quality and body composition variations in obese male adults after 14 weeks of yoga intervention: A randomized controlled trial What Caught Our Attention: Last year, researchers led by David Allison at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Public Health called for the retraction of an article linking weight loss and obese female yoga […] The post Caught Our Notice: “Ironically,” same error in same journal “was noted last year” appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Crud report
If you haven't yet suffered from this year's flu bug, allow me to assure you: it's a nasty one. I was laid low on Tuesday last week. I ran a fever until Thursday evening, along with blocked sinuses, post-nasal drip, aching joints and all the usual miseries. Things began to ease up after that, but by yesterday the crud had settled into my bronchial passages, with a rasping, painful cough and lumps of yuckiness coming up. I went to the doctor this morning, and got two shots in rapid succession; an antibiotic, and a steroid. I'm on a Z-pack, starting tomorrow, plus double-streng...more »
Steve Bannon apologizes to Trump family, then mocks Paul Manafort and “duplicitous, cunning” Russians
Former Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon issued a statement Sunday on the “Fire and Fury” controversy. More The post Steve Bannon apologizes to Trump family, then mocks Paul Manafort and “duplicitous, cunning” Russians appeared first on The Duran.
Failing American infrastructure brings NYC to a standstill
Extended period of winter cold created problems in America's largest city More The post Failing American infrastructure brings NYC to a standstill appeared first on The Duran.
PKK-Turkey Escalation In Northern Iraqi Kurdistan Interview With Journalist Frederike Geerdink
In the last six months of 2017 the Turkish government increased its bombings and shelling of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) positions in northern Iraqi Kurdistan. Casualties were rarely reported but many towns and villages were hit in these strikes. In response, in November and December the PKK attacked the Turks leaving several dozen casualties amongst its troops. To help explain this situation is freelance journalist Frederike Geerdink who specializes in the PKK. She can be followed on Twitter @fgeerdink *1. For years now Turkey has bombed the PKK in Kurdistan. By the end of 20... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Jan 8
1921 Churchill wrote Sir Percy Cox saying too expensive to maintain British Forces in Mesopotamia therefore Arab govt should be created to run things 1948 College student strike in Baghdad over Anglo-Iraq Treaty ended when arrested students were released by police 1966 Govt forces attacked KDP in Panjwin 1993 Iraq warned that it was in material breach of weapons inspections and would suffer consequences 2003 Bush met with Congressional leaders and said he would make case to Congress and US public for war with Iraq 2003 Bush met with... more »
WATCH: Journalist Held at Gunpoint, Illegally Searched by Cops—For Filming
[image: journalist]A disturbing video shows cops fear for their lives because a journalist is filming, so they held him at gunpoint and illegally searched him.
Italian Neofascist Leader’s Message to Local Business: Invest in Crimea (i.e. Yet Another “Make Putin’s Russia Great Again” Candidate)
Bay of Naples, 1842, by Crimean born artist Ivan Aivazovsky (1817–1900) Article about a Russian linked Italian fascist candiate spouting … Continue reading →
The Carrie-on Saga
The Carrie Gracie saga gets more farcical by the minute. Firstly; how can the BBC achieve “equality” without, a) levelling up women employees’ pay or b) bringing male employees’ pay down? (allegedly forbidden under employment law) Secondly; not quitting the BBC looks like having cake and eating. Thirdly; why agree to co-present the Today Programme with stratospheric-salaried John Humphrys? Fourthly; what if the entire sisterhood decides to sue the Beeb? Fifthly, does ‘equal pay for equal work’ apply to a unique post like, say, China Editor? Sixthly; some below the line comment... more »
Was Michelle Obama Arrested for Domestic Violence?
Reports that the former First Lady was arrested after acting “unpredictably violent” during a domestic squabble were fake news.
Now about Oprah Winfrey's Golden Globe speech...
Now that was a powerful speech! If you are someplace where you cannot watch the video, USA Today has the full transcript here. (However it should be noted that Oprah's delivery is half the magic.) There is now talk about an Oprah Winfrey presidential run in 2020. I am certainly not ready to jump on that bandwagon, but I have to say that if my two choices were Tangerine Hitler, and one of the most beloved figures in America, that would not be a hard choice to make at all. Oprah Winfrey is more compassionate, more intelligent, and simply more competent than Donald Trump has ever bee... more »
Getting Mugged By The Future
When the Conservatives went shopping for a new leader, they chose the wrong guy. Alan Freeman writes: With each passing day, it’s becoming clearer that Canada’s Official Opposition is led by a man who might have what it takes to rock a high school model Parliament, but little else. In federal politics, Scheer is a catastrophe — a gift to Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada and the most hapless and inept major party leader since Stéphane Dion vanished from the scene. I’m sure Scheer is a nice fellow and a great dad — but he’s living in the wrong country. His socially conservat... more »
Trump Book Author Contradicts Bannon’s Explanation
The author of an explosive new book that questions President Donald Trump's fitness for office contradicted Steve Bannon's explanation of comments that had angered his former boss.
Shell and Climate Change
With the Trump Administration proposing a very significant expansion in offshore drilling as shown here: ....here: ....and here: ...a video produced by Shell's Film and Video Unit back in 1991 is particularly pertinent, given that Shell could well be one of the companies to benefit from the proposed changes to the offshore drilling regime in the United States. Back in 1991, Shell Oil produced and distributed a twenty-eight minute-long documentary entitled "Climate of Concern". This film shows quite clearly Shell's concerns about the growing threat of climate change on the... more »
Leadership 2018 Links
The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP's leadership campaign as the January 19 membership deadline approaches. - CBC and Colton Praill each reported on this weekend's debate in Moose Jaw, with both reports focusing on a combination of general similarities with slight nuances. - Devin Wilger reported on Trent Wotherspoon's visit to Yorkton, while the Parkland Review noted his time in Nipawin. - Meanwhile, Brian Zinchuk interviewed Ryan Meili in some depth about about his plans for energy and the resource sector, while Meili also launched an updated version of his book A Healthy Socie... more »
Govt Still Pushing Hydrogen Fantasy
By Paul Homewood It appears that the crackpot idea of feeding hydrogen into our gas mains has not gone away. Jillian Ambrose offers a typically, and naively, uncritical report of the latest developments in the Telegraph today: Energy networks are preparing to dilute Britain’s natural gas grid with low-carbon hydrogen for the […]
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H3FPMEnJtU&t=6s
"More to Come..."
*"More to Come..."* By Jeff Thomas "Years ago, when visiting the US, I’d often watch late night television. Just prior to each interval, in order to ensure that viewers would sit through the adverts, the show would run a panel that said, “More to Come.” This, of course, was effective, as the viewer would be anticipating that the best part of the program would come in a later segment and would be more likely to continue watching. Today, were looking at the reverse of that situation. The program we’re watching is The Decline and Fall of the American Empire and those who recognize th... more »
Green Wave Democrats-- Standing Up To Jeff Sessions On Marijuana Re-Criminalization
*-by Jasper Ward* *"It’s funny-- but not actually funny-- that states’ rights matter to the Trump Administration and Republicans only when it’s politically expedient. AG Session’s vendetta against democratically legalized marijuana is a humongous waste of federal resources and has proven to be unpopular at the state and national level."* -Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) Campaigns are what candidates make them about. The double edged sword for Democratic candidates in 2018 is that there are so, so many awful things going on that there are too many things campaigns can be about. The commo... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Bloomberg View discusses how the U.S. is becoming a major tax haven. And the Economist reminds us of the role Canada's pitiful corporate disclosure requirements play in facilitating offshore tax evasion. - Danny Vinik writes about the future of work - which includes plenty more "alternative" work arrangements designed to insulate businesses from both any responsibility for the well-being of workers, and any means of being held to account for their actions. And Stuart Trew notes that we should be eager to see and encourage genuine disrupt... more »
“A concerning – largely unrecognised – threat to patient safety:” Nursing reviews cite retracted trials
Too many papers cite retracted research — even after it’s been retracted. It’s a problem. It can be especially a problem in clinical fields, where patient care is at stake. Recently, Richard Gray at La Trobe University in Australia and his colleagues examined the scope of the problem in the nursing field, noting how many […] The post “A concerning – largely unrecognised – threat to patient safety:” Nursing reviews cite retracted trials appeared first on Retraction Watch.
World News Briefs -- January 8, 2018
*BBC:* *Burning tanker off Chinese coast 'in danger of exploding'* There are fears of an environmental disaster in the East China Sea as a tanker continues leaking oil two days after colliding with a cargo ship. Chinese officials have told state media the Sanchi is in danger of exploding and sinking. Rescuers trying to reach the burning tanker were beaten back by toxic clouds, the transport ministry says. The body of one crewman, among the 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis on board, has been found. The rest are missing. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Syrian forces *recapture mil... more »
“Before We Go To War With Iran and North Korea...”
*“Before We Go To War With Iran and North Korea...”* by Allen Marshall "The drums of war are beating again, as if they ever really stopped. Our leaders and their lapdog media partners are trying to build Iran and North Korea into imminent threats, giving us an excuse to preemptively start new military actions. What I haven’t heard is any discussion about the costs. I suppose that when your nation is the world’s reserve currency and your central bank can literally print free money, we don’t think much about that. But in fact the costs would be enormous. And before we start charging ... more »
Limit the lectins
By Dr. Mercola Lectins can be a common and hidden source of health problems and weight gain, even if you eat an otherwise healthy diet. Lectins have been linked to autoimmune reactions and inflammation, and many are toxic to your cells and nerves. Certain types of lectins may increase your blood viscosity, interfere with gene expression
Mistletoe extract beats chemotherapy against colon cancer cells
Aside from Christmas kissing lore, mistletoe has a long history of medicinal applications among ancient cultures. Some modern scientists are exploring its use as a treatment for colon cancer. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas can be traced back to ancient Scandinavian rules of war. The story goes that if enemies found
Reduce EMF exposure
By Dr. Mercola The negative effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) continue to ignite conversations and controversy worldwide. The most dangerous pollution affecting you is the invisible sea of EMFs your body swims in daily. You are exposed to EMFs all day long, not only in public but inside your home, too. Most of the radiation emits from
How Actual Smart People Talk About Themselves
I’ve never met or interviewed Donald Trump, though like most of the world I feel amply exposed to his outlooks and styles of expression. So I can’t say whether, in person, he somehow conveys the edge, the sparkle, the ability … Continue reading →
The Top Ten Most Important Ancient Documents Lost to History
Either due to conquest or simply the ravages of time, these founding papers of civilizations around the world will remain mysteries forever From Rome’s holiest texts to a Chinese manuscript that wouldn’t have fit inside a shipping container, here’s our … Continue reading →
Osteoarticular Tuberculosis – Standard Treatment Guidelines
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/osteoarticular-tuberculosis-standard-treatment-guidelines/
Landmark genetic study better predicts stomach cancer
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/landmark-genetic-study-better-predicts-stomach-cancer/
Common birth control shot linked to risk of HIV infection
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/common-birth-control-shot-linked-to-risk-of-hiv-infection/
Magic Mushrooms Do The Opposite of Anti-Depressants, But That May Be Why They Work
“I felt so much lighter, like something had been released.” psychedelic therapy is going through something of a revival right now, and we may now know how one such hallucinogenic drug is seemingly able to alleviate symptoms of depression. Psilocybin, the active … Continue reading →
The World’s Oldest Known Wild Bird Is About to Become a Mum at 67, Baffling Scientists
One Laysan albatross is brazenly defying the norms for her species. Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, has returned to home port and laid an egg – at the magnificent age of 67 years old. It’s a feat … Continue reading →
How cholesterol contributes to age-related neuron impairment
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/how-cholesterol-contributes-to-age-related-neuron-impairment/
5 Popular Fitness Trends in 2018
In November, the American College of Sports Medicine released the results of a worldwide survey projecting the most popular fitness trends for 2018. Whether you’re looking to get reacquainted with consistent exercise, hoping to spice up your current routine, or searching for … Continue reading →
Who will pay the $250+ billion reconstruction cost in Syria?
The United States Government says that Syria’s Government caused the U.N.-estimated "at least $250 billion" cost to restore Syria from the destruction that Syria’s war produced, and so Syria’s Government should pay those reconstruction costs. More The post Who will pay the $250+ billion reconstruction cost in Syria? appeared first on The Duran.
Political correctness strikes again in entertainment
I consider myself at least a well-informed amateur historian. I've studied the subject for, literally, decades, and of the books in my personal library, I'd guess a good half of them are concerned with one or another historical incident, accident or trend. I use that background to inform a lot of my own writing. One of the cardinal rules of the historian is that one should never, repeat, NEVER evaluate an earlier period of history through the 'filters' of the customs, attitudes and morals of a later period, including one's own. For example, it's useless to categorize all slave o... more »
BBC - the importance of second sourcing news?
11:04am: Chris Grayling tipped as new party chairman on Twitter. 11:40am: The BBC "confirms" Grayling's appointment. 11:47am: Number 10 say no appointment has been made. 11:57am: Brandon Lewis arrives at Number 10 to be appointed party chairman. Can we trust the BBC to report facts rather than speculation as facts in future?
DO WE ACTUALLY HAVE A PRESIDENT?
Axios reports on what it tells us is the president's real schedule -- not the one that's released to the public,. It's -- how do I put this? -- relaxed: President Trump is starting his official day much later than he did in the early days of his presidency, often around 11am, and holding far fewer meetings, according to copies of his private schedule shown to Axios. This is largely to meet Trump’s demands for more “Executive Time,” which almost always means TV and Twitter time alone in the residence, officials tell us. One example: On Tuesday, Trump has his first meeting of the day... more »
No plans for mandatory flu vaccination for Swiss and Liechtenstein doctors and nurses despite low take up
Only half the doctors and 20% of the health care personnel in Switzerland take the flu shot every year. In Liechtenstein itself, the rate is even lower. Just 20 to 25% of the doctors and health care personnel take the shot amid scepticism that the flu shot does not work or gives people the flu. Manadatory flu […]
Those vaccinated in Sweden get measles
Edited excerpt from the Google translation of a report in Göteborg Direkt: Eight people have been diagnosed with measles at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg so far. Some of them have been fully vaccinated against the disease. “Yes, single cases have been fully vaccinated. They have reported they have received two shots of vaccine,” […]
More confirmation Russian journalist was right to name Kushner, Priebus and Bannon as Kremlin cronies on a mission to undermine the USA
Chris Chistie has blamed Jared Kushner, Reine Priebus, and Steve Bannon, the very three named by this blog on February 17 2017 as Kremlin cronies, for cutting him out of the transition team and so paving the way for the trainwreck of the start of Donald Trump’s presidency. “And as chaos continues in Washington, Christie […]
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From Jenna OrkinMichael Wolff Did What Every Other White House Reporter Is Too Cowardly to Do Pea Milk video. Wikileaks Publishes Michael Wolff's Entire Sold Out Trump Book As A PDF Bannon Apologizes: "Donald Trump Jr. Is A Patriot And A Good Man" Robots Have Replaced Humans In 25% Of China's Ammunition Factories WSJ Is Seeking A Moscow Bureau Chief: Oath To Russiagate Required, Russian Language Skills Are Not Global Debt Hits Record $233 Trillion, Up $16Tn In 9 Months Where China’s Top Leaders Will Hide To Survive A Nuclear War US Releases Footage Showing US Intercepts Of Russi... more »
North Korea's Possible Satellite Launch Can Only Mean One Thing
*Asia Times* *Security, * Asia’s space race gathers pace. North Korea’s preparations to launch a more advanced reconnaissance satellite with a high-resolution scanning capability threaten to push Asia’s space race deeper into the military theater. The Kwangmyongsong-5 Earth-exploration satellite, likely to be packaged with a separate communications satellite, will technically allow North Korea to transmit data down to the ground for the first time, thus offering real-time intelligence for potential ballistic-missile strikes. This is well short of the technological capacity neede...more »
B-52, B-1 and B-2 Bombers Will Soon Be Able to Drop Even More Bombs
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Why China, Russia and North Korea should be concerned. The US Air Force and BAE Systems are accelerating efforts to sustain, test and help modernize weapons carrying, sustainment and delivery across its fleet of bomber platforms. The system, called the Bomber Armament Tester, is intended for the B-1B, B-2 and B-52H bombers; the intent of BAT is to assess operational readiness of bomb ejector racks, rotary launchers and pylon assemblies, BAE statements indicated. "The BAT system provides critical verification that the aircraft’s weapon systems are ope... more »
“Who Is Crazy?”
*“Who Is Crazy?”* By Susan Stamper Brown "As Sen. Ted Cruz said last year, “The Democratic Party’s base is bat-crap-crazy,” especially when it comes to President Trump and will believe, do and say anything if they think doing so damages him. More recently, they’ve latched on like leaches to Michael Wolff’s new book, “Fire and Fury,” which the author himself admits he’s not sure if everything is true. The book’s prologue states: “Many of the accounts of what has happened in the Trump White House are in conflict with one another; many, in Trumpian fashion, are baldly untrue. These c... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 9, 2018
*Japan Times:* *In shift from Obama policy, Trump plans flexible use of nuclear weapons, including low-yield arms* WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will adopt a policy allowing the flexible use of nuclear weapons through the new Nuclear Posture Review to be unveiled as early as February, according to congressional and diplomatic sources. Such a shift would mark a major departure from the nuclear policy advocated by Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, who pledged in 2009 to pursue a “world without nuclear weapons.” The Trump administration will consider dev... more »
"Perfect Common Sense"
This makes perfect sense to me, at least...
Students at an all girls Catholic School in Maryland out their substitute teacher for his alt-right views, and participation in Charlottesville riot.
Courtesy of Fox News: *A substitute teacher and field hockey coach at an all-girls Catholic school in Maryland was fired after his "alt-right" views were discovered by students. * *Gregory Conte was fired this week from the Academy of the Holy Cross in Kensington after students discovered his personal Twitter profile in which he made remarks such as “Hitler did not commit any crimes,” FOX 5 DC reported.* *The Twitter account, in which Conte used the name Gregory Ritter, said he was the director of operations at the National Policy Institute, which is run by high profile white su... more »
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*Book Title: The Education Invasion: How Common Core Fights Parents for Control of American Kids* Author: By Joy Pullmann; Reviewer: Sandra Stotsky Libraries cannot set out politically balanced displays of books on the Common Core project because advocates and critics of it are far from evenly distributed. Most books on the subject do not consider the project a desirable reform (i.e., they do not favor workforce preparation for all students in place of optional high school curricula and student-selected postsecondary goals). Nor have parents lauded Common Core’s effects on thei... more »
Inspector General's Report On The FBI, The Clinton Campaign, And The Obama Administration Will Soon Be Released
*FOX News:* *IG report on Clinton email case, document dump could hold new year bombshells* Robert Mueller’s special counsel probe gets most the publicity these days, but another investigation involving the 2016 election is wrapping up soon and could be just as explosive. For the last 12 months, the inspector general of the Department of Justice has been conducting a review of the FBI and DOJ’s actions related to the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. A final report on the investigation is expected within several mo... more »
Houthis, Saleh supporters mend relations to fight Saudi Coalition
Yemen’s Houthi rebels and supporters of the country’s former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was killed by the Houthis in December 2017, decided to open a new page of cooperation to fight against the Saudi-led coalition, a high-ranking source in the General People’s Congress party founded by Saleh told Sputnik on Monday. In November, tensions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iranian-Americans expats hit LA streets in solidarity with anti-govt. protests (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 P.M.) – Over a thousand people from the Iranian expatriate community held a solidarity protest with the Iranian anti-government demonstrators in Los Angeles on Sunday. One of the protesters said, “We’re looking for a regime change in Iran, to replace it with secular democracy. Down with the Islamic republic!” Another protester expressed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iranian ambassador tells deposed Shah’s son to manage family affairs before politics
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:25 P.M.) – The Iranian Ambassador to Great Britain, Hamid Baeedinejad, stated via Telegram on Monday that the son of the deposed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi should focus on his family’s affairs before delving into politics. “Following public protests in various cities in Iran during which people voiced their economic, social demands, there were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Elite Syrian forces blitz 14 towns in mammoth advance towards south Aleppo, north Hama via Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:26 P.M.) – Elite forces of the Syrian Arab Army have achieved a mammoth advance in the southeastern countryside of Idlib province over the last several hours, liberating some 14 settlements from jihadist-led militias and reaching the regional administrative borders with Aleppo and Hama. According to military-affiliate sources, on Monday, elite assault troops […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Top jihadist commander makes rare appearance in rural Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:05 P.M.) – The top jihadist commander of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani, made a rare appearance in the Idlib Governorate this week, as he was pictured planning the defenses of the province. Jolani is rarely pictured and interviewed; however, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham typically releases photos of their commander to raise morale. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Revelation: Erdogan learns that saying mean things only makes you enemies
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears to be learning that even in the complex and inherently paranoid environment of international relations one fixed principal remains that can also be applied to basic relations between individuals – saying mean things makes you enemies and saying nice things makes you friends. Almost […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Latest battle update from southern Idlib – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:55 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has resumed their offensive in the southern countryside of Idlib, today, striking the jihadist rebel defenses near the recently captured town of Sinjar. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army struck Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions this morning at the farms located north […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Netanyahu upholds Trump’s push to cut help to UN’s Palestinian refugee agency
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has described the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as “an organization that perpetuates the Palestinian problem.” Israel’s PM has supported US President Donald Trump’s drive to stop funding a UN agency which provides aid to Palestinian refugees. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army liberates another two towns in Idlib on the way to key airbase
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 A.M.) – Amid ongoing offensive operations by the Syrian Arab Army against jihadist-led militias throughout southeast Idlib province, elite assault forces secured early this morning another two towns en-route to a key airbase that has long since lost by government troops. On Monday, assault units of the Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Nigerian police kills unarmed Muslim protestor during crackdown on Free Zakzaky rally
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:45 PM) – Police forces in Kaduna, Nigeria, shot and killed a university student on Sunday during a violent crackdown on an Muslim rally for the release of unlawfully detained Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky. This is reported by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC). Abdulmalik Sani, a masters student at Kaduna State University, was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
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*UK to end 140 years of coal power by 2025* *This is amusing. The article below skates over what they use to replace coal when the sun isn't shining (normal in Britain) and the wind isn't blowing. They use gas mostly but also have a great fleet of diesel generators and also burn wood. And both those latter emit MORE CO2 than coal. Another example of the Green/Left being borderline insane* Britain will end its use of coal in power plants by 2025 after more than 140 years burning the fossil fuel. The Government confirmed that its 2015 pledge to phase out coal-fired power within a... more »
"Bernie Supporters Love the Republican Tax Plan"
https://youtu.be/-33SQ_2fEoc This is the problem over and over again, people learn what's in a Republican (Conservative in the UK) policy from the biased media and so oppose that policy. That or they automatically oppose anything that comes from parties of the centre right. In this particular instance I've said since Donald Trump entered the race to become Republican nominee that he was not really a Republican and that his economic policies had more in common with those of Bernie Sanders than those of most of the Republican Party.
Three Anthopocenes
A few weeks back I read an interesting essay by Jedediah Purdy on Aeon written in the halcyon days of 2015. An article which, given the news, captured something essential and got me a little depressed. Within the space of the last three weeks hurricanes of almost unprecedented magnitude slammed into Houston, then, Florida, then Puerto Rico. All were bad, but the last looked something like something straight out of a Hollywood apocalyptic. It wasn’t just the scale of the storm that hit it which made the situation in Puerto Rico so much more dire, it was the lack of resources to dea... more »
Obama Aide Challenges College Presidents to Encourage Civic Engagement
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.— Valerie B. Jarrett—who for eight years served as a senior advisor to President Barack Obama—told college president that they had an important role in preparing students for civic engagement. Jarett—who was named a distinguished senior fellow at the University of Chicago’s Law School last month—told those gathered at the Presidents Institute, sponsored by The […]
Will An Andrés Manuel López Obrador's Win For The Mexican Presidency Mean Trouble For President Trump?
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party, delivers a speech to supporters, in Mexico City, Mexico June 26, 2016. REUTERS/Ginnette Riquelme *Sabrina Rodriguez, Politico:* *Mexico's Trumpian populist could mean trouble for Donald Trump* *If the left-leaning nationalist wins Mexico's presidency, it could boost tensions over immigration, trade and border security. * MEXICO CITY — Andrés Manuel López Obrador's campaign rhetoric can make him sound like a Mexican Donald Trump. The left-leaning front-runner in Mexico’s presidential race i... more »
What Do U.S. Navy Submariners Eat?
Seasoning fish fillets on the ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early *Popular Mechanics:* *Everything You Wanted to Know About Food on a U.S. Submarine* *Submarine Cuisine is full of anecdotes, recipes, and fascinating details about culinary life on a U.S. Navy submarine.* The life of a U.S. Navy submariner is not easy. These sailors live for months in a steel tube cruising through freezing cold water, surrounded by explosives, flammable materials, and even nuclear weapons. In peacetime they run the risk of terrible accidents. In wartime they r... more »
LinkZ for a Rainy Monday
*Caoling from above* This weather is dreary... but the commentary isn't. Before we get on to the serious stuff, AmCham, whose work is usually stellar, published this strange piece on eating in "Taiwan": From Night Market Treats to Food Court Fine Dining. It describes: *The evolution of Taiwan’s mass market eating establishments* has speeded up over the past decade to meet developing tastes and higher expectations. It says Taiwan, but describes only Taipei. *sigh* It is chock full of Celestial Dragon Kingdom disdain for and ignorance of the rest of Taiwan disguised as modernity: *... more »
Oh yeah, such a stable genius.
#stablegenius you say pic.twitter.com/Sae0Jz1snt — Giles Paley-Phillips (@eliistender10) January 6, 2018 "Mr. President, when you walk down the steps, 'The Beast' is parked right there. All you have to do is step right in."#stablegenius pic.twitter.com/U1bALYC7TC — The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) January 7, 2018 I present video evidence upon which you may decide whether @realDonaldTrump is a very #StableGenius or a clear & present danger from #sundowning or worse #AMJoy pic.twitter.com/1gAqbTKOja — ƉɅNIĔL WRIGHŦ (@dprite1) January 7, 2018 Watch this and let it speak for itself! #sta... more »
From Radium Girls to Mercury and Aluminum Kids
By Kim Rossi Captain's Log. Stardate January 8, 2018. "We're exhausted. Trapped. Not sure we'll ever leave this planet called.... snowed in." I'm loopy, friends. We had a Nor'Easter Blizzardy thing on Wednesday that closed everything here in Connecticut for...
Pathological Optimist Screening and Massachusetts Meet and Greet with Dr. Andrew Wakefield
Join Age of Autism's Mark Blaxill and Kim Rossi at this event in Framingham, Massachusetts on Thursday, January 11. You can attend the screening and Q&A or opt to attend the meet and greet before the movie as well. Buy...
Breaking Down Bannon’s Betrayal Of Trump
Trump's willingness to pragmatically work with the hated "Swamp" in pushing through his domestic agenda for Bannon is akin to treason and selling out to the same enemy who Trump promised to topple after his election. The post Breaking Down Bannon’s Betrayal Of Trump appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Aircraft Carriers Are Now In Vogue In Asia
Reuters *Richard A. Bitzinger, Asia Times*: *The aircraft carrier: The weapon that refuses to go under* The aircraft carrier is the weapon whose obituary is constantly being written, but which also refuses to die. Twenty years ago, during the height of the “revolution in military affairs” craze, the aircraft carrier was written off as a dinosaur. In a projected future where warfare was all about being small, stealthy, and fast, an 80,000-ton carrier was seen as too big and too cumbersome, while its function could be replaced by missiles and precision-guided weapons. Moreover, air... more »
Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Functions, Chinese Children
Choi AL, Zhang Y, Sun G, Bellinger DC, Wang K, Yang XJ, Li JS, Zheng Q, Fu Y, Grandjean P. Association of lifetime exposure to fluoride and cognitive functions in Chinese children: a pilot study. Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2015 Jan-Feb;47:96-101. doi: … Continue reading →
Best Vitamins for Acne That Deliver Clearer Skin.
Best Vitamins for Acne That Deliver Clearer Skin | Reader’s Digest – Reader’s Digest https://www.rd.com/health/beauty/vitamins-for-acne/1/?trkid=soc-rd-facebook Advertisements
Oprah’s Golden Globe speech: Read her inspiring address in full
Oprah’s Golden Globe speech: Read her inspiring address in full http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/oprah-full-speech-golden-globes-2018-video-award-cecil-b-demille-metoo-timesup-a8147176.html?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook
5 Mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci’s Famous Paintings
5 Mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci’s Famous Paintings https://brightside.me/creativity-art/5-mysteries-of-leonardo-da-vincis-famous-paintings-428310/?utm_source=fb_r927d07ba7111&utm_campaign=5a849d0be612&utm_medium=cpm
The CDC Is A For-Profit Corporation, Owning More Than 50 Different Vaccine Patents.
The CDC Is A For-Profit Corporation, Owning More Than 50 Different Vaccine Patents | March Against Monsanto https://www.march-against-monsanto.com/the-cdc-is-a-for-profit-corporation-owning-more-than-50-different-vaccine-patents/
Can You Stop Yourself From Blushing?
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/11/16/blushing.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_ranart&utm_campaign=20180108_blushing
Scientists Observed Epigenetic Memories Being Passed Down For 14 Generations
Scientists Observed Epigenetic Memories Being Passed Down For 14 Generations http://ewao.com/2017/10/23/scientists-observed-epigenetic-memories-being-passed-down-for-14-generations/
Drug Industry Is Responsible for Mass Addiction
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/07/28/opioid-painkiller-addiction-conspiracy.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_ranart&utm_campaign=20180108_opioid-painkiller-addiction-conspiracy
Reduce EMF Exposure
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/01/08/reduce-emf-exposure.aspx
Our Future At Risk - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
Many without skills Much incompetence today Our future at risk *© **2017 M.N. Hopkins* *Note:* *This came to mind while I thought of the sorry state of education and the lack of work ethic in the younger genrations along with increasing populations of people with low IQs and lack of work experience. The ones with a sense of duty, work ethic and ability to sacrifice for the good of the community are becoming as an endangered species.* *I wrote it in the haiku style of poetry which I believe allows the reader a great deal of freedom to form their own thought impressions and i... more »
Will Ayn Rand Survive Postmodernism?
In his article, “Objectivism: An Autopsy, Part 3,” Greg Nyquist says that he sees Objectivism as an overreaction to the Soviet Union’s communist system of which Ayn Rand had a first hand experience. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, communism mutated into postmodernism which has acquired a powerful intellectual, cultural and political base in the world. As Rand did not have any first hand experience with postmodernism, her philosophy does not offer any clear solutions to the problems that the world faces today. Here’s an excerpt from the final paragraph of Nyquist’s article: ... more »
"Very Few Beings..."
"Very few beings really seek knowledge in this world. Mortal or immortal, few really ASK. On the contrary, they try to wring from the unknown the answers they have already shaped in their own minds." - Anne Rice
"Only Human..."
"It's only human,' you cry in defense of any depravity, reaching the stage of self-abasement where you seek to make the concept 'human' mean the weakling, the fool, the rotter, the liar, the failure, the coward, the fraud, and to exile from the human race the hero, the thinker, the producer, the inventor, the strong, the purposeful, the pure- as if 'to feel' were human, but to think were not, as if to fail were human, but to succeed were not, as if corruption were human, but virtue were not- as if the premise of death were proper to man, but the premise of life were not." - Ayn Rand
"What's He To Do Then?"
"You've seed how things goes in the world o' men. You've knowed men to be low-down and mean. You've seed ol' Death at his tricks... Ever' man wants life to be a fine thing, and a easy. 'Tis fine, boy, powerful fine, but 'tain't easy. Life knocks a man down and he gits up and it knocks him down agin. I've been uneasy all my life... I've wanted life to be easy for you. Easier'n 'twas for me. A man's heart aches, seein' his young uns face the world. Knowin' they got to get their guts tore out, the way his was tore. I wanted to spare you, long as I could. I wanted you to frolic with you... more »
This Cheetah Just Broke The Record By Giving Birth To 8 Cubs
Today, Bingwa’s accomplishment is more important than ever. The world’s fastest land mammal is racing toward extinction. Bingwa the cheetah has just lived up to her name. You see, “bingwa” in Swahili means “champion” and the 4-year-old has recently given birth to a record-breaking 8-cub litter. My mom constantly reminds me that even as a single child, I sometimes was just too much, so I believe we have to congratulate Bingwa and wish her well! In over 430 litters documented, this is the first time a cheetah has given birth and reared on her own eight cubs at a zoo. The average li... more »
Global Debt Is Now At $233 Trillion
*Zero Hedge*: *Global Debt Hits Record $233 Trillion, Up $16Tn In 9 Months* Last June we reported that according to the Institute of International Finance - perhaps best known for its periodic and concerning reports summarizing global leverage statistics - as of the end of 2016, in a period of so-called "coordinated growth", global debt hit a new all time high of $217 trillion, over 327% of global GDP, and up $50 trillion over the past decade. Six months later, on January 4, 2018, the IIF has released its latest global debt analysis, which reported that global debt rose to a reco... more »
MADELEINE McCANN - SUSPECTS
*Above we see Madeleine McCann, a dark skinned man and Robert Murat (dark blue shirt).* There is a belief that a powerful child abuse gang spotted Madeleine and decided to kidnap her. There is a belief that the gang is protected by the security services. "During the first few days after Madeleine McCann was reported missing, various members of the UK security services came out to Praia da Luz." When Kate went to check on Madeleine at around 22:00, on 23 May 2007, she found the children's bedroom door wide open and Madeleine missing. *Kate McCann was screaming: "The f*****g bastard... more »
Did Harvey et al. authors aim to help Google censor polar bear information?
Originally posted on polarbearscience: A recent New Time Times article about Google’s practice of generating ad revenue via ‘promoted’ search results (“How Climate Change Deniers Rise to the Top in Google Searches” 29 December 2017) had a surprising and disquieting ending about the prospect of internet censorship. It was a quote from Jeff Harvey of…
The Horror! Global Warming to Bring Milder Winters, Longer Growing Seasons to Minnesota
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Artists impression of Minnesota after global warming. Source Minnesotans for Global Warming. Guest essay by Eric Worrall Lakeshore Weekly News has listed the terrifying consequences of global warming for icy Minnesota – milder winters, wetter, hotter summers, longer growing seasons. With climate change, Minnesota will not be as…
Rebuffing US warmongering, North and South Korea to hold official talks
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:20 AM) – Despite the ongoing aggressive tone between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), it seems as though there is a thaw in relations between the two governments on the Korean Peninsula, as they have scheduled an official set of talks to take place on Tuesday. Delegates […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian military delivers humanitarian aid to Bukain village in western Syria
The Russian Center for Reconciliation of opposing sides in Syria has delivered several tonnes of humanitarian aid, mainly food, to the village of Bukain in Syria’s western province of Rif Dimashq, a Sputnik correspondent reported Monday. The settlement has been under control of outlawed armed groups. When the militants retreated, they destroyed schools, hospitals and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army’s order of battle for Harasta operation in east Damascus revealed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – Information on the Syrian Arab Army’s order of battle for its ongoing operation against jihadist militias in the Harasta district of eastern Damascus has been unveiled. On Monday, pro-government sources reported the Syrian Army’s current order of battle for its Harasta counter-offensive operation in eastern Damascus. The sheer number of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadist rebels down Russian drone in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:55 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels downed a Russian drone over the northern countryside of Hama, yesterday, after it was seen flying above their positions. According to pro-opposition media, Jaysh Al-Izza militants shot down a Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone above the town of Al-Lataminah on Sunday afternoon. Despite the claims by pro-opposition media activists, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Houthi forces claim second Saudi warplane shot down over Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Houthi forces claimed their air defense units downed another Saudi jet over the Sana’a countryside this morning. According to a report released by Saba News Agency, the Saudi Coalition’s F-15 was bombing the Yemeni capital when the Houthi forces shot down the warplane. The Saudi Coalition has not reported […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Yemeni General People’s Congress names new leader after Saleh’s killing
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:25 A.M.) – Yemeni General People’s Congress named former Agriculture Minister Sadeq Amin Abou Rass as its new leader, at a press conference in Sanaa on Sunday. Abou Rass had succeeded late former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was killed in a roadside attack while trying to flee Sanaa last month. During […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS counter-offensive in east Syria fails miserably leading to high losses among jihadist ranks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – A counter-offensive operation by Islamic State militants in the east Syrian province of Deir Ezzor against Coalition-led forces has backfired terribly leading to high loses among the ranks of the already fledgling terrorist group. On Sunday, ISIS launched a counter-offensive against Syrian US-backed forces at Al-Bahra using shock troops, light […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army expands security perimeter around key military base in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:35 A.M.) – With the very recently lifting of a jihadist-imposed siege on a key military base in eastern Damascus, assault units of the Syrian Arab Army are now working on building a solid buffer zone around the installation to properly secure it. Late on Sunday night, Syrian troops lifted the siege on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army within 14km of strategic base in east Idlib – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance in the southern countryside of Idlib, yesterday, capturing several towns after a fierce battle with the jihadist rebels. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off the day by capturing three towns located near Sinjar. Following this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander reveals real source of Yemeni missiles
Responding to claims that Yemeni militia missile attacks against the Saudi coalition “prove” that Iran has been supplying the Houthis with advanced weaponry, Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, slammed the allegations, and explained why it was impossible for Iran to send weapons to the country. Earlier this week, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
More Details On The Vulnerability Of Undersea Cables
An illustration of a submarine in close quarters with an undersea communications cable. Photo: Policy Exchange *Doug Tsuruoka, Asia Times:* *Undersea cables the Achilles’ heel in lead-up to new cold war* Hostile acts against submerged Internet cables would put critical communications, trillions of dollars in transactions and the world economy at risk. It’s a little-known twist in the cyber-warfare between nations that carries potentially devastating consequences. At a time when more than 95% of everything that moves on the global Internet passes through just 200 undersea fiber-op... more »
The Silence of the Wolves
For months, our National Media has been either silent or circumspect regarding the rising flood of information surrounding the full assault taking place on the Deep State. The best information has been coming out of Trump's inner circle by Q anon who is clearly working there and has been tasked with information flow and essentially confirms they are running a war room. We had one plane turned around and now we have had several planes apparently called back. The watchers have also tracked heavy flow of aircraft into Gitmo. All this supports an ongoing program of arrests rol... more »
The Logic, Wisdom and Scientific Evidence for the Homeopathic Treatment of Influenza
The scientific basis for homeopathy has traditionally been controversial. Yet our evolving knowledge of nano-therapy is now making the case. From what we particularly know about bird flu and the fact that it is generally pervasive globally argues strongly for the simple protocol of grinding up internal organs to seed a dilute solution that will naturally trigger an immune response in the patient. It certainly seems way safer than actual injection itself of gross sterilized organics. A few molecules will trigger a self replicating reaction. That is naturally much safer and abl... more »
The Integrated Non-USD Platforms – The King Dollar Faces Competition Of A Very Real Nature
Yes it does, but not from gold based platforms but from the much superior Bitcoin formulation and its many rising clones. Gold based platforms have the running cost of storage and trust and a real physical limitation is terms of supply. Bitcoin has none of that because actual mining costs become astronomical and converges toward sustaining only. Supply is then solved by cloning. This is a technological revolution that will alter humanities involvement with money itself. I anticipate local bitcoin clones operating inside a natural community of around 150 folks or even linked... more »
Are The Banksters Creating Their Own Cryptocurrency Called "Utility Settlement Coin"?
Of course they will along with many others. The problem for everyone is that government is simply involved and actually risks been driven out of the market. Understand that the money supply has always been expanded by printing and that sponsorship of debt has been used to draw down the surplus that arises from the cost of interest. Now we have a viable currency that is self limiting. This means that the expansion of demand drives the price up. This is now been offset by the cloning Bitcoin all of which attract miners. The future involves Bitcoin 1 through *000 all of which low... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*-by Noah* This is a bit of a tough decision for me, not in the result but in the how. If I came upon this golden opportunity to be the instrument of karma, I might be inclined to grab a bolt cutter and lop off his tiny fingers one by one, slowly. Or, I might just playfully indulge in a happy little game of "this little piggy." But, let me show you what my first thought was when I saw today's meme. It's in this clip from *Star Trek: The Search For Spock*.
Was Napoleon The Best General Ever? (According To The Math He Was)
*Image*: Napoleon (Wikipedia) *Ethan Arsht, Towards Data Science*:* Napoleon was the Best General Ever, and the Math Proves it.* Ranking Every* General in the History of Warfare *Almost every * When Africanus asked who, in Hannibal’s opinion, was the greatest general, Hannibal named Alexander… as to whom he would rank second, Hannibal selected Pyrrhus… asking whom Hannibal considered third, he named himself without hesitation. Then Scipio broke into a laugh and said, “What would you say if you had defeated me?” — Livy* Like Hannibal, I wanted to rank powerful leaders in the his... more »
How the UN IPCC became so alarmist
As a pseudoscientific advocate for climate alarmism the IPCC is unparalleled.
The Company that Bought Your Journalist
RT America Published on Jan 6, 2018 Mike talks with Tyrel Ventura about how some online journalists are taking payments from advertisers for positive coverage. end
Crime Minister: Anti-Netanyahu Protest Grips Tel Aviv
RT Published on Jan 7, 2018 Around 3000 of Israeli protesters marched for the sixth consecutive week in Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resigns over corruption allegations. Protesters shouted slogans “Bibi go home!” and “Corporate power, organised crime” while carrying placards denouncing the government. – The fact of the matter is, […]
A-10's Possible Replacements Are Being Tested
*Popular Mechanics:* *Watch the A-10's Possible Replacements Fly From a Dirt Airstrip* *The Air Force’s light attack fighter may have to operate from some pretty austere conditions.* The A-10 Warthog has to fight in some dusty, dirty places, and its successor will need to do the same. The U.S. Air Force knows its partial replacement for the A-10 might someday have to operate from dirt airstrips, and so USAF just flew two of them, the A-29 Super Tucano and the AT-6 Wolverine, from a dirt air strip in New Mexico. The test comes in startling contrast to the stealthy, sleek image the... more »
Scholars Find Solidarity at MLA Convention
Invigorated by animated discussions about research, teaching, literature, linguistics and careers in and outside of the academy, several thousand Humanities scholars braved the snow and frigid temperature to gather in New York City for the annual convention of the Modern Language Association (MLA).
Eat 5 Walnuts Then Wait 4 Hours: This Is What Will Happen To You!
Eat 5 Walnuts Then Wait 4 Hours: This Is What Will Happen To You! http://realfarmacy.com/5-walnuts-4-hours/ Advertisements
Could ‘safer’ new smoking device that heats up tobacco instead of burning it replace traditional cigarettes?
Could ‘safer’ new smoking device that heats up tobacco instead of burning it replace traditional cigarettes? – Mirror Online http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/could-safer-new-smoking-device-11809515?ICID=FB_mirror_main
The Tragic and Grief-Stricken Yet Inspiring Story of Keanu Reeves Revealed
The Tragic and Grief-Stricken Yet Inspiring Story of Keanu Reeves Revealed http://realfarmacy.com/tragically-hearbreaking-uplifting-life-keanu-reeves-revealed/
The real truth: antidepressants actually deplete these 3 crucial nutrients for the brain.
The real truth: antidepressants actually deplete these 3 crucial nutrients for the brain : Healthy Holistic Living http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/antidepressants-side-effects.html?utm_source=HHL&utm_content=37142-09WF
Oceans Losing Oxygen at Breathtaking Speeds
Oceans Losing Oxygen at Breathtaking Speeds https://www.ecowatch.com/oceans-oxygen-levels-2522696200.html?utm_campaign=RebelMouse&socialux=facebook&share_id=3149169&utm_medium=social&utm_content=EcoWatch&utm_source=facebook
Ozone Layer Is Finally Recovering, All Thanks To Ban On Use Of Chemicals, CFCs.
Ozone Layer Is Finally Recovering, All Thanks To Ban On Use Of Chemicals, CFCs – Indiatimes.com https://m.indiatimes.com/news/india/ozone-layer-is-finally-recovering-all-thanks-to-ban-on-use-of-chemicals-cfcs-337177.html
Study Proves Extrasensory Mind-to-Mind Interaction at a Distance
Study Proves Extrasensory Mind-to-Mind Interaction at a Distance http://themindunleashed.com/2014/09/study-proves-extrasensory-mind-mind-interaction-distance.html
Donald Trump has ‘dangerous mental illness’, say psychiatry experts at Yale conference
Donald Trump has ‘dangerous mental illness’, say psychiatry experts at Yale conference http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world-0/donald-trump-dangerous-mental-illness-yale-psychiatrist-conference-us-president-unfit-james-gartner-a7694316.html?amp=
Russian Scientist Says that Earth’s Magnetic Field is Increasing
Russian Scientist Says that Earth’s Magnetic Field is Increasing http://ewao.com/2017/12/04/russian-scientist-says-that-earths-magnetic-field-is-increasing/
Sarah Silverman responds to troll by befriending him and paying for his medical treatment
We could all use a bit of happy news, right? Well, we’ve got some. Last week the well known (and sometimes crude and always blunt) comedian Sarah Silverman was subjected to a bit of sexism and harassment on Twitter and how she responded was brilliant. Silverman had just tweeted about honestly trying to understand Trump
Picture Of The Day
*Snow Blanket* Snow clings to an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft at the George W. Bush Air Park on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 3, 2018. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from the following photo-gallery .... *Moody Air Force Base Hit by Extreme Winter Storm* (US Department of Defense).
A Look At Recent 'Close' Incidents Between Russian And U.S. Warplanes
Great link to previously unreleased @48FighterWing #F15C intercept imagery during Baltic Air Policing #AlliedStrong @US_EUCOM @USEmbVilnius https://t.co/JvHrIusddh — USAFE-AFAFRICA (@HQUSAFEPA) January 5, 2018 *Sputnik:* *Top Guns: Most Nerve-Racking Russia vs US Aerial Intercepts (VIDEOs)* Following the publication of a video of US F-15 fighters intercepting Russian Su-30 multipurpose fighter jets by US Air Forces in Europe, Sputnik looks at some other recent incidents that involved the two countries' warplanes. In November and December 2017, the F-15C Eagles aircraft were scra... more »
Google's AI Center in China: Poaching Talent
*January 8, 2018* (Ulson Gunnar - NEO) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already fundamentally changing information technology and stands poised to permeate and transform technology both online and off ranging from manufacturing and transportation to medicine and military applications. The US, Russia and China have all noted that dominance in this field of technology will be an essential ingredient to holding global primacy in the near future. What resembles a sort of arms race has emerged between prominent nations around the globe. Perhaps in an effort to provide the US with an ed... more »
X22 Report, “He Who Controls The Creation Of Currency Controls The World”
X22 Report, “He Who Controls The Creation Of Currency Controls The World” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKOre6RQfkQ
Worst White House Occupant Ever? What About His GOP Enablers?
Señor Trumpanzee is flipping out over Michael Wolff’s book-- completely deranged-- and claiming he’s “stable” and “a genius” and that Bannon has an 80 IQ. Trump is insane and should be impeached immediately under the terms of the 25th Amendment. The voters should deal with the Republicans who, knowing full well that Trump is a dangerous sociopath, enabled him anyway-- especially Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell. They’re more aware than most of Trump’s unfitness for office. But they don’t care, as long as he signs legislation that harms working families perceived as being supporters of... more »
Musical Interlude: Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)”
Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgrCtZKkgqI
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The combined light of stars along the Milky Way are reflected by these cosmic dust clouds that soar some 300 light-years or so above the plane of our galaxy. Dubbed the Angel Nebula, the faint apparition is part of an expansive complex of dim and relatively unexplored, diffuse molecular clouds. Commonly found at high galactic latitudes, the dusty galactic cirrus can be traced over large regions toward the North and South Galactic poles. *Click image for larger size.* Along with the refection of starlight, studies indicate the dust clouds produce a faint reddish luminescence, as int... more »
"Where Do You Think You Are?"
*“I’d Rather Be In Hell”* by Paulo Coelho "As soon as he died, Juan found himself in a gorgeous place, surrounded by all the comfort and beauty he had dreamed of. A fellow dressed in white approached him and said, “You have the right to have whatever you want; any food, pleasure or amusement.” Charmed, Juan did everything he dreamed of doing during his life. After many years of pleasures, he sought the fellow in white and asked, “I have already experienced everything I wanted. Now I need to work in order to feel useful.” “I am sorry,” said the fellow in white, “but that is the only... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “The Spirit Likes To Dress Up”
*“The Spirit Likes To Dress Up”* "The spirit likes to dress up like this: ten fingers, ten toes, shoulders, and all the rest, at night in the black branches, in the morning in the blue branches of the world. ․ It could float, of course, but would rather plumb rough matter. Airy and shapeless thing, it needs the metaphor of the body, lime and appetite, the oceanic fluids; it needs the body's world, instinct and imagination, and the dark hug of time, sweetness and tangibility, to be understood, to be more than pure light that burns where no one is - so it ... more »
Chet Raymo, “Try To Remember…”
*“Try To Remember…”* by Chet Raymo “In a sleepless hour of the night, I was trying to remember the last name of a person I have known well for more than forty years. When my spouse stirred in her sleep, I asked her. She couldn't remember either. One again I started mentally through the alphabet. "I think it starts with B," I said. Ten minutes later she rolled over and said, "The next letter is R." Bingo! The name popped into my head. Or I should say, "popped out of my head." Because it was in there somewhere, recorded in a tangle of neurons as materially as if it were written on a ... more »
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Pictures: Turkistani jihadist faction rushes armored reinforcements to southeast Idlib to fight Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 A.M.) – A powerful jihadist faction in Syria made up almost exclusively of Uyghur colonists from western China is sending major reinforcements to southeastern Idlib province in order to help other militant groups repel an ongoing and seemingly unstoppable Syrian Arab Army offensive throughout the region. On Sunday, the media arm of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Watch the Syrian Army lift the siege on the vehicle base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 A.M. – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) lifted the week long siege imposed by the Islamist rebels on the strategic vehicle management base in the Harasta suburb of east Damascus on Sunday. Led by their Republican Guard and 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army spent the week recapturing territory that was seized […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US plans to recognize Kurdish area in Syria 3x size of Lebanon ‘soon’ – reports
An unnamed senior Western official told the Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the plans are part of a new strategy for Syria currently being drafted by the Trump administration. Washington is planning ‘concrete steps’ toward providing a Syrian Democratic Forces-controlled area in northern Syria’s eastern Euphrates area three times the size of Lebanon with diplomatic recognition, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
High ranking FSA commander assassinated in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 A.M.) – A high ranking Free Syrian Army (FSA) was assassinated in southern Syria, Sunday, after unknown assailants opened fire on his home in Dara’a. According to pro-opposition media, the military commander of the Free Syrian Army’s March 18th Brigade, Radad Tameh Abu Nabout, was killed in front of his house inside […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi Coalition plane crashes in Yemen, both pilots saved
Conflicting reports suggest different reasons for the accident: while the coalition insists that a technical malfunction caused the crash, the Houthis claim it was their air defense that brought the aircraft down. Saudi’s broadcaster Al Arabiya, citing the coalition’s statement, says that the warplane crash was an accident due to a technical malfunction. The aircraft […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran: Thousands rally in support of the government (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 A.M.) – Thousands of government supporters continued to rally on Sunday in several towns such as Shahr-e Kord, Rasht, Qazvin, Yazd, Mahabad and Gonbad-e Kavus. They were protesting against the ongoing anti-government rallies and to show their support for the Iranian government. Protesters waved Iranian flags while chanting slogans against the US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
CIA Director Mike Pompeo Was On The Sunday Morning Talk Shows
*Reuters:* CIA's Pompeo Says Russia and Others Trying to Undermine U.S. Elections WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the Central Intelligence Agency said on Sunday that Russia and others are trying to undermine elections in the United States, the next major one being in November when Republicans will try to keep control of Congress. U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to try to help President Donald Trump win, in part by hacking and releasing emails embarrassing to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton,... more »
Cold Snap Brings Snowfall to the Sahara Desert – for the second winter in a row
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: As much of the northern hemisphere endures record cold temperatures, we get this report from Severe Weather EU via Twitter: Spectacular scenes today in Algeria as snow covered the sand dunes in Ain El Safra! Snow visible also in imagery by NASA’s Terra satellite. After a 40 year…
Review of Donald Trump ‘Fire and Fury’ book
Wolff's book says nothing of value but does show that Russiagate collusion claims are wholly without substance More The post Review of Donald Trump ‘Fire and Fury’ book appeared first on The Duran.
This Is Where China's Top Leaders Will Hide To Survive A Nuclear War
*SCMP:* *Where China’s top leaders will hide to survive nuclear fallout* *Scientists shed light on Beijing’s nuclear bunker located in ‘world’s most deeply buried karst caves’* A nuclear bunker for China’s top leadership, their subordinates, troops and staff is built within the world’s most deeply buried limestone karst caves that extend more than 2km underground, beneath an unusually thick, hard layer of rock, a geological survey has found. Located under a national park about 20km northwest of the central government’s headquarters in downtown Beijing, the fallout shelter is sit... more »
Tweets For Today
Iranian oil tanker still ablaze as rescuers search for missing mariners https://t.co/kjzMbC4CdP — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 8, 2018 Venezuelans lined up at supermarkets after the government ordered stores to lower the prices of certain products in an effort to fight soaring inflation pic.twitter.com/CWDK9IYxlp — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 7, 2018 Asia stocks advance toward historic highs, U.S. earnings test https://t.co/jQiKw9zoBJ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 8, 2018 British Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed concerns about Donald Trump's mental fit... more »
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