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Picture Of The Day
Parishioners at the the Savior Cathedral in Moscow during a Christmas mass. © Sputnik/ Vladimir Astapkovich *WNU Editor*: It was Russian Orthodox Christmas this Sunday and we celebrated it in Montreal .... but I will admit that it is not the same when it is celebrated in Russia. The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Merry Orthodox Christmas Celebrations in Russia* (Sputnik).
The Poet: John Donne, "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
*"For Whom the Bell Tolls"* "No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manner of thine own Or of thine friend's were. Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee." - John Donne
"The Children Are Busy..."
"Humanity is the spirit of the Supreme Being on earth, and that humanity is standing amidst ruins, hiding its nakedness behind tattered rags, shedding tears upon hollow cheeks, and calling for its children with pitiful voice. But the children are busy singing their clan's anthem; they are busy sharpening the swords and cannot hear the cry of their mothers." - Kahlil Gibran
"American Warfare's Giant Open Secret”
*"American Warfare's Giant Open Secret”* by Major Danny Sjursen "All of the wars waged by the United States in the last 70 years have had one thing in common... On September 1, 1970, soon after President Nixon expanded the Vietnam War by invading neighboring Cambodia, Democratic Senator George McGovern, a decorated World War II veteran and future presidential candidate, took to the floor of the Senate and said, “Every Senator [here] is partly responsible for sending 50,000 young Americans to an early grave. This chamber reeks of blood. It does not take any courage at all for a cong... more »
Israeli Teens Tell Netanyahu They Won’t Serve in IDF, Slam Occupation of Palestine
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy of the […]
Russia Fraud About To Implode
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jan 8, 2018 While the agents of fraud and slander attempt to takedown the President’s character, TD bank has finally handed over the documents regarding Fusion GPS’s Steele Dossier investigation they were so desperately clutching to. Jon Bowne reports. end
Macron Meets China’s Xi in Beijing
A new European world leader appears and declares he wants to rule like the Roman god of gods, Jupiter. I am, of course, highly suspicious. – PressTV News Videos Published on Jan 8, 2018 French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, accompanied by […]
Author Of Trump Book Admits No Clue What’s True; Journalists Urge Caution; Bannon Fingered As Point Of Access
Michael Wolff isn’t that dumb. His book is totally sold out despite his public admission that ‘he has no idea whether certain portions of his book are true’. It goes to show the the amazing ability of the dumb sheeple to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. – Author Of Trump Book Admits No Clue What’s […]
He Who Controls The Creation Of Currency Controls The World
X22Report Published on Jan 7, 2018 The central banks and banks are threaten by the cryptocurrency market, they are in the process of controlling the creation of currency. China is now pushing their RMB for cross boarder use. There is a new report that will be released and a special counsel might be created to go […]
How Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post Became the US Military-Industrial Complex’s Chief Propagandist
How Jeff Bezos’s Washington Post Became the US Military-Industrial Complex’s Chief Propagandist by ERIC ZUESSE, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ It used to be that the New York Times and the Washington Post competed against each other to be the chief propagandist for the hundred or so top firms who sell to the US federal government — the 100 top “federal contractors,” almost all of which […]
Pants Off! 300 Take Part in ‘No Trousers Tube Ride’ in London
The amazing mindlessness of the dumb sheeple. Easily programmable for all sort of crap. – RT Published on Jan 8, 2018 Around 300 people took their trousers off to participate in the ‘No Trousers Tube Ride’ in London. People of different ages and genders were united by the event, travelling trouserless on tube lines across the […]
‘Bibi Go Home!’ Thousands Take to the Streets in Tel Aviv Demanding Netanyahu Resign
RT Published on Jan 8, 2018 Thousands have marched through the streets of Tel Aviv in Israel, demanding the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister – over mounting corruption allegations. The protesters were carrying placards and shouting slogans denouncing the government. end
Iran ‘Ground Zero’ for US Regime Change
Iran ‘Ground Zero’ for US Regime Change by Finian Cunningham, https://sputniknews.com/ There seems little doubt that the surge in New Year protests across Iran was, at least in part, following a regime-change agenda set by the United States. – Public statements issued by US President Donald Trump and his senior officials all made strident calls in support of protesters while denigrating the […]
Russia-China Combined Gold Reserves Could Shake US Dominance in Global Economy – Expert Tells RT
Russia-China Combined Gold Reserves Could Shake US Dominance in Global Economy – Expert Tells RT by https://www.rt.com/ The gold accumulated by China and Russia could be seen as part of a strategy to move away from international trade denominated in US dollars, according to Singapore’s BullionStar precious metals expert Ronan Manly. – Manly exclusively told RT […]
The U.S. Air Force Has Big Plans On Using Satellites, Cyberspace, Advanced Aircraft And Artificial Intelligence
The B-21 bomber may be equally important as a stealthy scout, collecting intelligence deep in enemy airspace *Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., Breaking Defense*: *Air Force ISR ‘Flight Plan,’ Industry Day Coming: Stealth, Space, Cyber, & AI* CAPITOL HILL: The Air Force is finalizing a high-tech “flight plan” for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance investments, the deputy chief of staff for ISR said here. The service can’t keep buying more and more drones to collect more and more data and then hiring more and more human analysts to plow through it, Lt. Gen. Veralinn “Dash” Jamies... more »
Why The Protests In Iran Will Not Change Its Foreign Policy
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani delivers remarks at a news conference during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S. September 20, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith *Ariane M. Tabatabai, Foreign Affairs:* *Why the Protests Won't Change Iran's Foreign Policy* *State Sponsorship of Terrorism Will Continue.* On December 28, 2017, protests broke out in Mashhad, a city in northeastern Iran. By the time the rest of the world was celebrating the advent of a new year, major demonstrations had spread to cities and towns across the country. By January 2, over 20 people had be... more »
An Indian interview with Nathan Seiberg
While the U.S.-based Quanta Magazine dedicated its pages to a crackpot's diatribe about a fictitious research on a non-existent alternative theory of quantum gravity (another crackpot, Pentcho Valev, contributed the only comment so far), the media in India still keep some quality and attractiveness for intelligent readers. The Wire India has interviewed Princeton's string theorist Nati Seiberg who is just visiting India: Interview: ‘There’s No Conflict Between Lack of Evidence of String Theory and Work Being Done on It’ They cover lots of questions and the interview is rather inter... more »
Did a University of California Student Sue Her School for Failing to Stop Her From Protesting Trump?
A California woman sued UC San Diego, among others, for failing to control anti-Trump protests.
Syrian Army captures more than 400km2 of territory in Idlib – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been on a roll as of late in the Idlib Governorate, capturing over 15 towns in the matter of 72 hours. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army scored their biggest advance over the weekend, when their forces captured the strategic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Trump plans to enforce sanctions on Iranian state TV
Trump reportedly will not sign a 180-day waiver that has previously postponed the sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in response to Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protesters. US President Donald Trump plans to impose sanctions against Iranian state television as part of his response to Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protesters, media reported on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Veteran Republican Guard brigade joins Syrian Army’s offensive in east Damascus after transfer from Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – A seasoned unit of the of the Syrian Arab Army’s Republican Guard branch has arrived in east Damascus from Deir Ezzor to assist ongoing offensive operations by pro-government forces in the district of Harasta. According to sources exclusive to Al-Masdar News, the Al-Kassem Group of the Republican Guard has official […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Royal Navy sent to shadow Russian warships in English Channel (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:15 A.M.) – The Royal Navy’s HMS Westminster was scrambled to follow four Russian warships as they traversed the English Channel, as seen on Monday. HMS Westminster was sent from its base in Portsmouth on Friday to shadow two Steregushchiy-class corvettes, Soobrazitelny and Boiky, and support vessels, Paradoks and Kola, as they head […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Elite Syrian troops come to within 3 km of strategic airbase in east Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 A.M.) – Elite assault troops of the Syrian Arab Army, scything their way through militant defense lines in the southeastern countryside of Idlib province, have come to within three kilometers of a key airbase that has since been lost by government forces for over two years. Late on Monday night, military-affiliated sources […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Daesh access to drones used against Russian bases ’cause for concern’ – Pentagon
The US military is concerned that combat drone technology used by terrorists in attempted attacks on two Russian facilities in Syria is available on the open market, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Adrian Rankin-Galloway told Sputnik on Monday. “We have seen this type of commercial UAV technology used to carry out missions by ISIS,” Galloway said. “Those […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Did Leaders Of The Russia Counterintelligence Investigation Leak Intel To The Media?
*The Hill:* *FBI agents' text messages spur congressional probe into possible news leaks* Republican-led House and Senate committees are investigating whether leaders of the Russia counterintelligence investigation had contacts with the news media that resulted in improper leaks, prompted in part by text messages amongst senior FBI officials mentioning specific reporters, news organizations and articles. In one exchange, FBI counterintelligence agent Peter Strzok and bureau lawyer Lisa Page engaged in a series of texts shortly before Election Day 2016 suggesting they knew in advan... more »
President Trump: 'The Fake News Awards Will Be Presented To The Losers On Wednesday'
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 *WNU Editor*: Like him or hate him .... President Trump knows how to antagonize the media.
Living at the End of an Age
*Dr. K.R. Bolton* - Many ancient cultures understood the cycles of time. The post Living at the End of an Age appeared first on Waking Times.
“Punched in the Face by a Dear Reader…”
*“Punched in the Face by a Dear Reader…”* by Bill Bonner "The men the American people admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars." - HL Mencken "We were taken aback by some dear readers’ anger last week. Conservative…liberal…Republican…Democrat - readers were almost unanimous. They didn’t appreciate the mocking tone in which we described our president and his role in the US government. To the left, this is no joking matter. To the right, making fun of the president is practically an act of treason. *Laugh and know: *But making fun of the high and mighty is what we do here ... more »
Winter Olympics Talks -US Can’t Attack North Korea Without Warning Its Civilians In South Korea - Korean Hopes For Reunification
The news is looking promising with a significant thawing of relations between the two Koreas in advance of the Winter Olympics. HIgh level talks have begun already between North and South Korea. President Donald Trump said *“If something good can happen and come out of those talks it would be a great thing for all of humanity. That would be a great thing for the world. Very important.”* read more
How Far Can Those At The Top Push People Before Society Explodes?
The very consequential Tax Scam that McConnell, Ryan and congressional Republicans got through Congress and onto Señor Trumpanzee’s for his paw print was the biggest legislative upward redistribution of wealth in American history. Hopefully voters will have their revenge in November, although I suspect this gentleman won’t: On Thursday, the Saudi monarchy arrested 11 princes for opposing crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s decision to redistribute a little in the other direction. CNN reported that the 11 princes staged a sit-in at the royal palace in Riyadh, protesting a recent r... more »
Museum Offends Warmists: Tweetstorm Ensues
Originally posted on Science Matters: Wonderful example of leftist conspiracy ideation explodes when warmists are exposed to historical truth. At the American Museum of Natural History a plaque in place for 25 years has been attacked as though it were a Confederate statue. The whole story comes from a sympathetic source, the Verge: The climate…
Museum Offends Warmists: Tweetstorm Ensues
Wonderful example of leftist conspiracy ideation explodes when warmists are exposed to historical truth. At the American Museum of Natural History a plaque in place for 25 years has been attacked as though it were a Confederate statue. The whole story comes from a sympathetic source, the Verge: The climate change misinformation at a top […]
Exposing the Deep State
[image: exposing-the-deep-state] Despite the influence and power of the swamp creatures lurking in the shadows of power, they and their subversive schemes cannot withstand the light of day.
Climate Council: Will Steffen’s “Angry Summer.”
Will Steffen of the Climate Council has dubbed the summer of 2016/17 as the ‘angry summer.’ If the realist side of the debate had made a similar look at a local event to negate the alarmists, we would have been accused of cherry-picking. Just sayin'. Has Professor Will forgotten the ‘global’ part of *climate change* née *global warming*? And as for our alarmist-biased Bureau of Meteorology they tweeted that Sydney (actually Penrith) had it’s hottest day EVAH!! (see above) Whoooops……. Sorry, hottest day in 80 years. It was hotter in Penrith in 1939. WOW! Who can remember Penr... more »
India’s First Nuclear-Powered Missile Submarine Has Been Out of Action for 10 Months
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Due to an open hatch... India’s first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) appears to have suffered from an accident that has knocked the boat out of commission for the past 10 months. The vessel propulsion compartments were flooded with seawater due to what appears to have been human error. According to the Indian newspaper *The Hindu*, a hatch on the port side of the vessel was left open by accident while *Arihant* was still in port. Water apparently entered the vessel when it set sail. As the lead boat of a new class of submarines a... more »
Russia Came Under Attack by a 'Swarm' In Syria, Says Report
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Who launched the attack? Russian military forces at the Hmeymim air base and the Tartus logistics center in Syria came under attack by what appears to have been a swarm of drones. Some thirteen small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) made the attack, six of which were diverted by Russian electronic warfare systems while seven additional aircraft were dispatched by Pantsir-S1 air defense batteries. "During the hours of darkness Russian air defense facilities made clear 13 remoted unknown small-sized air targets approaching the Russian military assets,... more »
The Intelligence Community Is Not Solely to Blame for North Korea
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* [image: The lobby of the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley, Virginia, U.S. on August 14, 2008. To match Special Report USA-CIA-BRENNAN/ REUTERS/Larry Downing/File Photo] Who deserves to be blamed for not foreseeing North Korea's rapid nuclear rise? In the 1990s, North Korea was the pathetic miscreant of the international community. It couldn’t feed its people sufficiently; its economy was a trainwreck bailed out by China and the only thing the country had going for it was a large, antiquated military with equipment decades old. Over twent... more »
Why Pakistan and America Can't Stand Each Other—But Can't Step Away
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Asia* [image: Pakistani soldier Hamed holds a rocket launcher while securing a road in Khar, the main town in Bajaur Agency, located in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) along the Afghanistan border, March 2, 2010. REUTERS/Adrees Latif] One Trump tweet won’t undo a decades-long twisted alliance. There was a time in the 1960s when Pakistan was referred to as America’s “most allied ally” because of its membership in several multilateral defense organizations, such as SEATO and CENTO, led by the United States. Washington still technic... more »
U.S. Military Defense Spending: It's Not What You Think
*Peter E. Robertson, Jingdong Yuan* *Security, Americas* [image: A Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35C Joint Strike Fighter is shown on the deck of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier after making the plane's first ever carrier landing using its tailhook system, off the coast of California, November 3, 2014. Two Lockheed Martin Corp F-35C fighter jets landed successfully on the USS Nimitz on Monday, marking the new warplane's first landing on an aircraft carrier using its tailhook system. REUTERS/Mike Blake] The current debate over the defense budget needs to be understood in the context of ... more »
The Politics of Washington Have Wrecked Afghanistan's Future
*Arif Rafiq* *Security, Asia* Afghanistan’s old wounds—no longer bandaged by U.S. dollar bills—are opening once again. President Donald Trump rang in the new year with a Twitter salvo directed at Pakistan, claiming that Washington has given Islamabad more than $33 billion in aid after 9/11, but has only received “lies and deceit” in return. The administration has since announced the suspension of military assistance to Pakistan. An unnamed State Department official has described the suspension as reversible should the Pakistani military take desired action against the Haqqani Ne... more »
FIRE Sues Essex County College
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, a civil liberties group, has been advocating for former adjunct Lisa Durden.
Colgate’s Mosaic Initiative, a Bridge Between Multicultural Alumni and Students
Tapping into its alumni network, Colgate University has created an innovative initiative that brings multicultural alumni back to campus to support its diverse students.
Random Walk Between Limits Versus Here And Now In Many World/Mind Zen Gambling
The most crucial to happy gambling generally (apart from being prepared for losing, since you create a losing copy of yourself with certainty) is your *Happy-Enough-Ceiling*, where if you reach it, you leave with your winnings. The trivial example is entering the casino with three dollars and playing Martingale roulette, leaving as soon as four dollars are won – the Many Worlds/Minds (MW/M) tree then looks like this: read more
We need action as the ship sinks
Which is better? Above at the state capital in Olympia, Washington or below? You pick....
Trump walks onto the field at NCAA finals game and sings National Anthem...
*the crowd goes wild!* Meanwhile the Secret Service tasked with protecting him were all issued mega-doses of Valium and shots of vodka.
2017 In Review, A Hell Bound Train Of A Year (Part 9) Donald Trump: The Mind Planet Of A Completely Bonkers President
*-by Noah* The above clip, from *The President Show*, is satire, but the best satire has much more than a grain of truth to it. As you begin to watch it, it’s all too real. Such are the words and behavior of the 45th president of the United States. He lives in his own world, his own reality, and he’s dragging us down with it. History is filled with examples of lunatic heads of state. Shrinks are still trying to get into the minds of people like Caligula, Nero, Henry the 8th, George the 3rd, and far more recent and even more horrid examples of humanity who made it to a position g... more »
X22 Report, “The Old Wag The Dog Distraction Being Used On The Cabal, But Why?”
X22 Report, “The Old Wag The Dog Distraction Being Used On The Cabal, But Why?” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chT6NZ00z34 Related followup report: X22 Report, “The Economy Is In The Process Of Being Re-Worked For The Transition” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByVg5U27fRM
Trump Administration Held U.S. Citizen Incommunicado In Iraq For Months Until ACLU Intervened
President Donald Trump's administration detained a United States citizen incommunicado in military custody for nearly four months. The post Trump Administration Held U.S. Citizen Incommunicado In Iraq For Months Until ACLU Intervened appeared first on Shadowproof.
America Debating “Bloody Nose” Limited Military Strike On North Korea
America Debating “Bloody Nose” Limited Military Strike On North Korea by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With North and South Korea set to meet tomorrow amid a hopeful climate of de-escalation and renewed diplomatic relations, the US government has decided to remind Kim Jong-Un that he may well be a dead man walking. – Confirming what the Telegraph reported on December […]
Gregory Mannarino: Deficits and Debt Will Explode Higher
Gregory Mannarino: Deficits and Debt Will Explode Higher by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Analyst/trader Gregory Mannarino is not bullish on the US dollar, and that should worry the man on the street. Mannarino explains, “Inflation is going to be the theme of 2018. How do we know this is going to be the case? Let’s look at what […]
Jim Willie: Return to the Gold Standard
Jim Willie: Return to the Gold Standard by http://goldenjackass.com/main5.html January 7th: a first show with the good pastor, which included a long introduction of the Jackass with background, then a free rein to hit on a great many diverse topics related to the unsound monetary system and its inevitable decay decline and demise, which will yield […]
NBC Apologizes, Deletes Oprah “OUR Future President” Tweet As CNN Confirms 2020 Ambitions
NBC Apologizes, Deletes Oprah “OUR Future President” Tweet As CNN Confirms 2020 Ambitions by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As reported earlier, during the Golden Globes ceremony last night, NBC raised many eyebrows when it controversially tweeted “Nothing but respect for OUR future president” with a photo of Oprah Winfrey. – NBC tweeted the above to its 1.77 million followers […]
Track Palin plead not guilty today, by phone.
Courtesy of the WaPo: *Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony charge in the case accusing him of assaulting his father at the family’s Alaska home last month. * *Track Palin’s lawyer entered the plea to a burglary charge on his behalf at his arraignment. The 28-year-old did not attend the hearing in person, but participated by phone. His parents also did not attend. * *During the brief proceeding, Palin said only, “Yes, ma’am,” when the judge asked if he was on the telephone line. * I think this one burglary charge is kind of a stretch, because I don't thi... more »
Fired Google Engineer’s Suit Claims Reverse Discrimination
A Google engineer fired for writing a memo questioning Google's commitment to diversity has filed a lawsuit alleging his ouster was driven by a corporate culture that discriminates against white men and people with conservative views.
A Look At Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 'Elite Force' That Enforces His Rule
#Saudi Elite force, named Al Ajrab Sword Brigade, arrested 11 Saudi princes https://t.co/zSnlb21cBo pic.twitter.com/IiIEg0IRHA — حسن سجواني (@HSajwanization) January 6, 2018 *Al-Jazeera:* *Blood-rusted Sword: Elite force of Saudi crown prince* Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is using an elite force to suppress dissent within the royal family. The brigade, which reports directly to the crown prince, is called al-Ajrab Sword (Blood-rusted Sword). According to Saudi media reports, al-Ajrab Sword Brigade arrested 11 Saudi princes last week after they gathered in the capit... more »
Congestive Heart Failure A Natural Approach
Millions of people carry the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). This condition is also known as cardiomyopathy. Let’s discuss what it is, why you may have it, pharma, and natural treatments. What is CHF? The definition of CHF is the inability of the heart to meet the circulatory needs of the body OR the progressive […] The post Congestive Heart Failure A Natural Approach appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Israel blacklists activist groups which most threaten their colonial legitimacy
SAYS ISRAEL. Israel published its annual list of political organizations which pose the biggest threat to their Apartheid colonial project in Palestine. Except, who DOES THAT?! Give positive feedback to your adversaries?! Rather this is a list of the pro-Palestinian campaigns Zionists would like to see draw energy from the international BDS movement, the acknowledged […]
This from the range war Clive Bundy incited
From the blog Memories of the People The top line is a link, the next is a picture of the post. The godless ‘father’ Don Trump promised the Clive Bundy’s of the world that he would seize any native lands they want. Anywhere in the world but especially the Native Lands in America. As for […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 8, 2018
*Nicholas Eberstadt, New York Times:* *Can South Korea Avoid Getting Played by the North?* The talks set to open this week between the North and South Korean governments are off to an inauspicious start: Even before negotiators could settle into their seats, the North had pocketed its first concession from the South, offering nothing in return. North Korean negotiators are practiced hands in the art of “we win and you lose” deal-making. Unless the team of President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has the fortitude to stand up to such ploys and has a solid game plan of its own, there i... more »
World News Briefs -- January 8, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*:* North, South Korea to hold talks as Winter Olympics help break ice* SEOUL (Reuters) - North and South Korea will hold their first formal talks for more than two years on Tuesday, brought together by sport to discuss how the North’s athletes can attend next month’s Winter Olympics in the South despite simmering fears of conflict. Regardless of its narrow, primarily sporting agenda, the meeting will be closely watched by world leaders eager for any sign of a reduction in tensions on the Korean peninsula amid rising fears over North Korea’s development of nuclear weapon... more »
Special Counsel Robert Mueller Has Indicated That He Wants To Interview President Trump
*Washington Post:* *Mueller indicates he is likely to seek interview with Trump* Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has told President Trump’s legal team that his office is likely to seek an interview with the president, triggering a discussion among his attorneys about how to avoid a sit-down encounter or set limits on such a session, according to two people familiar with the talks. Mueller raised the issue of interviewing Trump during a late December meeting with the president’s lawyers John Dowd and Jay Sekulow. Mueller deputy James Quarles, who oversees the White House por... more »
Egypt’s Presidential elections 2018 : The shortest uninteresting elections ever !!
Egypt’s National Electoral Authority “NEA” declared in a press conference in Cairo on Monday that the upcoming presidential elections in 2018 will be in March. “Yes in March”. Egypt is going to have presidential elections on 26,27 and 28 March with one month of the Presidential elections campaign only. *The NEA declared the timetable for the upcoming presidential elections as follows :* - *From 20th January to 29th January*, the NEA will receive the request for nominations in its headquarter in Downtown Cairo. - *On 6th February*, the NEA will declare the names of the dis... more »
DEAR MEDIA: WHAT'S THE POINT OF QUOTING SPIN DOCTORS?
Maggie Haberman posted this on Twitter today: A Trump friend, unsolicited, weighs in on his mental health: pic.twitter.com/vMr2GIIlsL — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 8, 2018 What's the point of sharing this? What's the news value? Lauder -- a rich businessman, a Reagan-era U.S. ambassador to Austria, and now the head of the World Jewish Congress -- isn't telling us what he sincerely believes about Trump's mental health. These are talking points, written in the language of spin. I don't want to single Haberman out. Many mainstream journalists think they're informing the pub... more »
Frigid Cold Ends For Now; NOAA Wrong on Great Lakes; Global Warming & Iran
*I had meant to get this post done while we were still absolutely freezing in the extreme cold- With temps so far below normal that records had to have been broken.* *Toronto Broke Yet Another Cold Record * *Our extreme cold temps went like this:* *January 4/2018 - High 14.9F or -9.5 Celsius: Low -0.9 F or -18.2 C* *January 5/2018- High 3.7 F or- 15.7 C : Low -5.4 F or -20.8 C* *January 6/2018- High 3.7 F or - 15.7 C: Low - 11.2 F or -24.0 C* *Today we're hovering right around the freezing. Tonight is set to be a low of - 4 C* *Definitely more in line with what is usual for my st... more »
Why Iran's protests matter this time
Nader Habibi, Henry J. Leir Professor of Practice in Economics of the Middle East, Brandeis University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
Although the unrest that shocked Iran's ruling elite appears to be over, there are several reasons to think this won't be the last time disaffected citizens take to the streets.
Adorable Maori toddler charms the internet with passionate haka dance
Say kia ora to the fiercest and cutest Maōri warrior the internet has ever seen. Herea Winitana from Rotorua, New Zealand (or Aotearoa ), shared a video of an adorable baby over the weekend — and just like that, Down Under's collective heart was melted. According to TVNZ, baby Atutahi has only just turned two-years-old, but he's well on his way to mastering the powerful show of Maōri culture and identity that is the haka. Just watch. Judging by the comments, this little cutie (and the other kids who can be heard in the video) have struck viewers right in the feels. One commente... more »
BREAKING: Judge Dismisses ALL Charges Against Bundy Family, Bars Retrial
[image: bundy]The court's decision marks an end to the federal case against the Bundy family for their role in the 2014 armed standoff over cattle-grazing rights in Nevada.
The Last Days of the Conservative Party?
I love it when a Tory shambles comes together. Watching Theresa May's ridiculous cabinet reshuffle unfold on Twitter provided for some wry amusement in-between marking papers. Chris Grayling as party chair, and then 27 seconds later he was dumped for Brandon Lewis. The awful Jeremy Hunt, fresh from the NHS debacle, said no to a move to business and ended up coming out of it with social care added to his portfolio. Or, depending on who you believe, Greg Clark said no to his sacking at BIS, and that meant a fudge for Hunt. Just when the people of Staffordshire Moorlands thought they ... more »
Who Killed The Iran Protests?
[image: undefined] One prime indicator that anti-government protests in Iran have truly died down to the point of now being completely snuffed out as reports today suggest, and as we began reporting at the end of last week, is that current headlines are now merely focused on the barely lingering and ephemeral "social media battle" and anonymous YouTube activism, along with multiple postmortem accounts of a failed movement already out. It seems there's now clear consensus that Iran's streets have grown quiet. It was evident by the end of last week that demonstrations were fizzling -... more »
Mississippi University for Women Leader to Step Down in June
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The president of one of Mississippi’s eight public universities plans to step down in June. Jim Borsig announced his departure from the Mississippi University for Women on Monday at an on-campus meeting. The 61-year-old Borsig says in a letter that he and his wife will move to Maine but maintain their ties […]
Police Assigned to Florida University’s ‘White Racism’ Class
A sociology professor offering a course titled “White Racism” this semester has received so many disturbing emails and voicemails that at least two campus police officers will be watching over the first meeting of his class on Tuesday. Assistant Professor Ted Thornhill says he sent police at Florida Gulf Coast University nearly 50 pages of […]
Educators Should Care About “Fire and Fury”
If you’re in higher ed and are trying to ignore Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, you shouldn’t.
Heartbroken dog refuses to leave late owner’s grave
A heartbroken dog was caught on video curling up on her late owner’s grave – and refusing to leave. Deta was left devastated when her owner passed away in September, which is something that showed when she visited her resting place for the first time. The little dog, who is now living with her owner’s daughter Theresa Morini, instantly laid beside the grave – which is shared with her 86-year-old owner’s late husband. However when Mrs Morini, who took Deta to the site in New York to lay a Christmas wreath in November, calls the pet back to the car, she refuses to budge. In fac... more »
Was President Trump ‘Feared Dead’ After a Fire at Trump Tower?
A dubious web site overstated the danger posed by the small blaze in New York City in order to push conspiracy theories.
Study: strong El Niño events increase height and mass of Antarctic ice shelves
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: From UCSD/Scripps Institution of Oceanography New study reveals strong El Niño events cause large changes in Antarctic ice shelves A new study published Jan. 8 in the journal Nature Geoscience reveals that strong El Nino events can cause significant ice loss in some Antarctic ice shelves while the opposite may…
FAIL: NOAA’s winter climate outlook claimed ‘warmer than normal’ temperature
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Global warming/climate change advocates want us to believe that computer models will accurately predict temperature out to the year 2100, yet NOAA, which uses computer models to predict the next seasonal outlook, couldn’t even get that right. The north, northeast, and deep south have been in a deep…
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “For All Seasons”
Yanni, “For All Seasons” (HD) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDLKA-3Qh6iFw&v=SF06466MdIc
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Scanning the skies for galaxies, Canadian astronomer Paul Hickson and colleagues identified some 100 compact groups of galaxies, now appropriately called Hickson Compact Groups. The four prominent galaxies seen in this intriguing telescopic skyscape are one such group, Hickson 44, about 100 million light-years distant toward the constellation Leo. The two spiral galaxies in the center of the image are edge-on NGC 3190 with its distinctive, warped dust lanes, and S-shaped NGC 3187. Along with the bright elliptical, NGC 3193 at the right, they are also known as Arp 316. * Click image... more »
Chet Raymo, “All Men Have The Stars”
*“All Men Have The Stars”* by Chet Raymo "At the end of his big-bang book "The First Three Minutes", physicist Steven Weinberg famously wrote: "The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless." His point is this: We have discovered in this century that the human species is just one of billions of species of life on a typical planet near a star that is just one of a trillion stars in a galaxy among hundreds of billions of galaxies. It is no longer possible, he implies, to think that the universe was made for us or that our existence is in any way importa... more »
Bundys Walk Free! Judge Smacks Down Fed’s Case Against Ranching Family “With Prejudice”
[image: bundys-walk-free-judge-smacks-down-fed-s-case-against-ranching-family-with-prejudice] Judge cites “outrageous” and “flagrant misconduct” by federal prosecutors and rules that the Bundy family may not be tried again.
Deep State: Underbelly of the Intelligence Community
[image: deep-state-underbelly-of-the-intelligence-community] U.S. intelligence agencies operate without any meaningful congressional or other governmental oversight, yet they take actions that affect U.S. policies worldwide and override U.S. laws and American freedoms.
On TV Program, Rand Paul Discusses Attack, Health Insurance, and Section 702 of FISA
[image: on-tv-program-rand-paul-discusses-attack-health-insurance-and-section-702-of-fisa] Senator Rand Paul appeared on TV and spoke about his recovery from being assaulted last November and why he is opposing permanent reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA.
Deep State: Pulling Strings From Behind the Scenes
[image: deep-state-pulling-strings-from-behind-the-scenes] Even a mere few years ago, many Americans would have scoffed at the idea of privately organized individuals controlling the levers of government. Now most people see it.
Truth on DACA: We’ve Already Granted Amnesty to These Illegals
[image: truth-on-daca-we-ve-already-granted-amnesty-to-these-illegals] In considering officially passing DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), even many conservatives consider it a given that the individuals covered under it must somehow be granted amnesty, but overlooked is that they’ve *already* been granted amnesty.
The Lib/Con Utah School Porn War Rages On
[image: the-lib-con-utah-school-porn-war-rages-on] Recently I reported on the firing of Mateo Rueda, now an ex-art teacher after showing 10- and 11-year-olds nude “artwork” at Lincoln Elementary School in Hyrum, Utah, on December 4. Now, Rueda continues playing the victim, aided and abetted by complicit reporters; libertines the world over; and, unfortunately, some good people who don’t realize that the media have mischaracterized his trespass.
Deep State Behind the Deep State: CFR, Trilaterals, Bilderbergs
[image: deep-state-behind-the-deep-state-cfr-trilaterals-bilderbergs] Despite generally claiming to be part of discussion groups, members of globalist, anti-American groups occasionally tell what they are really up to — and it’s not good for us.
Deep State: Follow the Rothschild, Soros, and Rockefeller Money
[image: deep-state-follow-the-rothschild-soros-and-rockefeller-money] With almost unlimited capital, Wall Street moneymen use it to centralize government. Their plans smack of worldwide crony capitalism, with government rules made to order.
Deep State: Secret Societies: Skull and Bones, Bohemians, Illuminati
[image: deep-state-secret-societies-skull-and-bones-bohemians-illuminati] Documentation has existed since at least the 1700s about secret societies formed to control governments. Even now in America, such societies attract rich and connected people.
Will A Defunct Chinese Space Station Crash Into Earth in March 2018?
Researchers agree that an inactive Chinese space station will probably crash back to Earth by mid-March 2018, but it’s nothing to worry about.
Donald Trump frees up more time in his daily schedule to watch TV.
Courtesy of Axios: *Trump's days in the Oval Office are relatively short – from around 11am to 6pm, then he's back to the residence. During that time he usually has a meeting or two, but spends a good deal of time making phone calls and watching cable news in the dining room adjoining the Oval. Then he's back to the residence for more phone calls and more TV. * *Take these random examples from this week's real schedule: * - *On Tuesday, Trump has his first meeting of the day with Chief of Staff John Kelly at 11am. He then has "Executive Time" for an hour followed by an... more »
Were 22 Clinton Foundation Employees Arrested on First Day of FBI Investigation?
Unreliable partisan web sites reposted a work of satire reporting that an FBI investigation into the Clinton Foundation had yielded 22 criminal arrests.
Was an Alien Spotted Boarding a UFO in Romania?
A video purportedly shows a small alien boarding a spaceship in a field.
Did Donald Trump Say ‘Politics Is Boring’ and ‘There’s No Money in It’ in 1990?
A popular meme attributes an unlikely quote to the then-businessman, who was already making comments suggesting a future presidential run.
Lara Trump brings us the first Real News Update for 2018...
*and we thank her.* Trump makes good use of his family. One of *my personal favorites from Amazon* Yogi Teas are available at Walmart for *slightly* less money, but they're always out of stock. So now I have a nice guy bring it to my door. Yogi Tea, Kava Stress Relief, 16 Count (Pack of 6) *96 total * I also like: Yogi Tea, Vanilla Spice Perfect Energy, 16 Count (Pack of 6) (96 total I receive a small commission when you purchase anything from Amazon using my links, at no additional cost to you - and I thank you.
What's Writ 2018
*It not Yin or Yang... it's the edge.* *What's Writ 2018* by Alfred Lehmberg Enough is too much! Yeah. I'll write what's writ, written as if to blow a righteous horn from the summary funnel I am levied unasked! This aggrieved and resented funnel is via a jealously duplicitous, wholly autocratic, and forlornly hubristic (forget swinish!) society. Society is unmasked, thereby! *Expect no apologies and lesser quarter*, eh? That's the way we're going to roll in 2018. So, in the spirit of Festivus, then, it's time to gather around the ceremonial Pole and air a few traditional grievan... more »
Why America Needs a New Upper Stage Rocket More Than a Russian RD-180 Replacement
*Dan Goure* *Security, * It is time to get serious about restoring American preeminence in space launch. Space launch vehicles usually require multiple stages to accelerate the spacecraft to speeds necessary to place payloads in their intended orbits. The first or boost stage, at the base of the rocket, is the largest and produces the greatest amount of thrust as this is when the launch system is the heaviest. Upper stages are generally smaller and lighter, exploiting the work done by the first stage to provide the final, high performance acceleration to the speeds required to ... more »
Incredible Footage Shows The Ocean Frozen Over On Massachusetts Beach
Temperatures across the Atlantic dipped so low during the 'bomb cyclone' that the ocean froze over in Massachusetts and one man captured footage of the astonishing scenes. Ryan Canty posted a video to his YouTube channel showing his family joking around on top of frozen waves at Old Silver Beach in Falmouth. Mr Canty said that his grandmother, who lives in the area, has only seen the ocean freeze over like this three times in the past 80 years. Temperatures at Cape Cod plunged to lows of -4F on Saturday, and a day later on Sunday when the video was taken temperatures hovered around ... more »
Austin Frerick On How The Second Guilded Age Is Destroying Family Farms In Iowa
Austin Frerick, a former economist in the Treasury Department is a nice-looking young guy, but he doesn’t appear at all in his first video ad. Instead the ad is a monologue by Chris Peterson, the former president of the Iowa Farmer’s Union. Peterson explains why Iowa farmers should be supporting Frerick for Congress in the 3rd congressional district. IA-03 is a swing district that includes all of southwest Iowa, from the entire Des Moines metro to the Missouri River, including Council Bluffs and the suburbs east of Omaha. Obama won IA-03 both times he ran-- 51.4% to 47.2% in 2012... more »
Fukushima Daiichi Looks Steamy in the Rain
I'm still watching the Fukushima webcams. I've not seen anything unusual recently and visible atmospheric emissions have been lower than average. Today they are up a bit with the rainy weather. In particular, the area above the common spent fuel pool is steamy. Look above the building with the closely coupled red lights, especially on the left side of the screen. Additionally, the webcams look extra pixillated with pinkness today as well:
BREAKING: Film festival comes to sprawling campus!
*MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018On snow day, we screen Broken Arrow:* Breaking! As our sprawling campus was being hit with as much as 0.01 inches of snow, we declared a snow day and a Daily Howler Film Festival. Thanks to TCM and On Demand, we were able to screen Broken Arrow, the 1950 western which featured this romantic/marital pairing: *Broken Arrow 1950:* Jimmy Stewart, 42 in real life; Debra Paget, 16 According to the leading authority on Broken Arrow, the film "won a Golden Globe award for Best Film Promoting International Understanding." More specifically: "Film historians have s... more »
Venezuela's Annual Inflation Rate Is Now 2,600 Percent
People wait in a queue to buy food, on a sidewalk outside a supermarket in Caracas, Venezuela January 6, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello *Reuters:* *Venezuela 2017 annual inflation at 2,616 percent: opposition lawmakers* CARACAS (Reuters) - Prices in Venezuela, which is believed to have the world’s highest inflation, jumped 2,616 percent last year, the country’s opposition-led National Assembly said, as millions suffer from food and medicine shortages during a severe economic crisis. Opposition politicians, whose numbers are broadly in line with analysts’ estimates, on Monday put Decem... more »
Some Jews are more equal than others: Israel refuses to let Ethiopian Jews in
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (07:15 PM) – Controversy has arisen in Israel, as the upcoming cabinet meeting of the Tel Aviv regime that is planned for Thursday seems yet again to have no mention of any permission being given for migration of Ethiopian Jews. According to a report by Jerusalem Post in late December, thousands of Jews […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Baby elephant used for ‘selfies’ dies one day after separated from mother
Excited sightseers crowded round the young calf to take pictures on mobile phones when it wandered into an Indian village. The calf is believed to have been carrying an injury when it followed its mother and another elephant out of the jungle and into the built up area searching for food. Villagers from Kurubarahandi in the southern part of Karnataka state tried to drive the elephants away with crackers and shouting to protect their crops but in the ruckus the mother and calf were separated. The youngster was too weak to keep up with the adult elephants as they fled and began cry... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Thanks for stopping by!
"The World Rests In The Night..."
“The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb. Nighttime is womb-time. Our souls come out to play. The darkness absolves everything; the struggle for identity and impression falls away. We rest in the night.” - John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" ○ “On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze be... more »
"Your Average Armadillo..."
“All of the available data show that the typical American citizen has about as much interest in the life of the mind as does your average armadillo.” - Morris Berman ◆ Apologies to armadillos for the comparison, but if it's true... and it is.
Frightening Tool Reveals How Much of Your Personal Info Facebook is Giving to Strangers
[image: facebook]A new online app allows users to input their Facebook information and see exactly what sort of information strangers, advertisers, and criminals can find on them.
Woman Allegedly Pulled From Car, Severely Beaten by Police for Sleeping in Passenger’s Seat
[image: killeen]Cops in Killeen, Texas are scrambling an investigation after disturbing images were released alleging an officer severely beat a young woman.
Russian Dossier Appears To Be Based On Hearsay Collected By Intermediaries Via Through Third Countries
Christopher Steele, CBS *Washington Times:* *Steele boasted to friends of his ‘professional’ work on Russia-Trump dossier* Christopher Steele, the former British spy who wrote the discredited Russia-Trump dossier, has told friends that his 16 memos — 35 pages in length — were close to flawless. “I’ve been dealing with this country for 30 years,” he said. “Why would I invent this stuff?” He called his dossier “a life-changing experience” for anyone who reads it. He told this to Luke Harding, a reporter for Britain’s left-leaning Guardian newspaper who has written an homage to the ... more »
CawRANT Events #59
*CawRANT Events #59* It's a very rainy "inside day" morning in the Pacific North West. I have finally (almost) got everything back to normal after the Christmas/New Years hubbub. We still have to take down the outside lights but that can wait till a dry day. No sense climbing a ladder in the rain. This is my first CawRANT Events of the New Year 2018 and what I hope to do is briefly touch on some of the issues and stories that I have been following for some time...bringing them up to date and/or putting them into the context of what is going to be coming down the pike in 2018 *T... more »
Did the Suicide Rate Drop Following YouTube Star Logan Paul’s ‘Suicide Forest’ Video?
A fake news article claimed that the world suicide rate plummeted after Logan Paul's "Suicide Forest" video.
Did a Muslim Doctor Refuse to Treat a Dying Christian On Board a Flight?
The story is no more than a satirical but inflammatory fabrication.
Militarism: It comes from violence-based solutions......
Very beautiful words by Matt Hoh in this short video. “It’s no coincidence the day Trump announces the largest weapons deal to Saudi Arabia - $300 Billion - is the same day his people in the White House say they’re going to cut Medicaid and Food Stamps by $700 Billion. But as a person, on an individual level, the experience you go through is hell. It’s an emotional destruction that I can’t begin to explain. It’s why so many guys put pistols in their mouths to end it.” -Matthew Hoh, Veterans For Peace Matthew had nearly twelve years experience with America’s wars overseas with th... more »
So, where are the charges against the Bureau of Land Management and Federal prosecutors?
It will come as no surprise to many people that US District Judge Gloria Navarro today threw out all charges against Cliven Bundy "with prejudice", meaning they can never be re-filed. Navarro ruled a mistrial in the Bundy case last month after prosecutors “willful[ly]” withheld exculpatory evidence favorable to the four men on trial: Cliven Bundy, his two sons and one other person. The judge found that prosecutors had violated the defendant’s civil rights and violated federal law by hiding evidence from the court. * . . .* The Department of Justice, under order from Attorney Gener... more »
UnHerd Elsewhere: Allan Mallinson recalls the state of the West 100 years ago
The post UnHerd Elsewhere: Allan Mallinson recalls the state of the West 100 years ago appeared first on UnHerd.
Talks are underway for Robert Mueller to interview Donald Trump. More popcorn anyone?
Courtesy of NBC News: *Anticipating that Special Counsel Robert Mueller will ask to interview President Donald Trump, the president’s legal team is discussing a range of potential options for the format, including written responses to questions in lieu of a formal sit-down, according to three people familiar with the matter. * *Lawyers for Trump have been discussing with FBI investigators a possible interview by the special counsel with the president as part of the inquiry into whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election. * *The discussions were descri... more »
Laura, Laura and a 'glitch'
I think Laura makes a couple of fair points about Laura here. See if you agree:
How Just One Simple Design Error Sank an American Nuclear Attack Submarine
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A tragedy like no other. *But a loss of electrical power was only half of the problem. According to Navy testimony provided in 2003 to the House Science Committee, the crew was unable to access vital equipment to stop the flooding. As the submarine took on water, the ballast tanks failed to operate. Investigators believe restrictions on the air system and excessive moisture in the air system led to a buildup of ice in the ballast valves, preventing them from being blown and counteracting the effects of the flooding.* In the United States Navy, subma... more »
A bright, new dawn?
A string of tweets this afternoon from Matthew Moore of the *Times* broke the news of the goings-on today at the BBC: - NEW: BBC staff told that anyone who has indicated support for Carrie Gracie, or tweeted an opinion about BBC pay, can no longer present any segments on BBC pay. - The directive, from new director of news Fran Unsworth, applies to off-air producers as well as on-air presenters. - Given that dozens (hundreds?) of BBC women and men have publicly backed Carrie Gracie, this threatens to turn into farce... - UPDATE: BBC says that staff have been r... more »
Why low sunspot activity portends prolonged climate chill
CFACT policy advisor Larry Bell reports that the ongoing decrease in sunspot activity portends lower global temperatures -- demonstrating again that carbon dioxide is not the primary driver of climate change.
OPRAH: MUST WE?
Either this is really going to happen or we're being primed to believe it will until *A Wrinkle of Time* sells $150 million worth of tickets in its first weekend, after which we'll never hear about it again: Oprah Winfrey is "actively thinking" about running for president, two of her close friends told CNN Monday. The two friends, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely, talked in the wake of Winfrey's extraordinary speech at the Golden Globes Sunday night, which spurred chatter about a 2020 run. Some of Winfrey's confidants have been privately urging her to run, the sourc... more »
Syrian Rebels Used 13 Drones To Attack Russia's Air And Naval Base On Saturday
#SYRIA: Security system of the Russian #Khmeimim air base and #Russian Naval CSS point in the city of #Tartus successfully warded off a terrorist attack with massive application of #UAVs through the night of 5th – 6th January, 2018 https://t.co/nHiUrEWonL pic.twitter.com/3EgrFhYeHh — Минобороны России (@mod_russia) January 8, 2018 *Radio Free Europe: **Russia Says 13 Drones Used In Attack On Its Air Base, Naval Facility In Syria * Russia says 13 armed drones have recently been used to attack its air base and its naval facility in western Syria. The Russian Defense Ministry said o... more »
US Support For Honduras Election: Another Front In New Cold War
Although the Cold War officially ended, the United States continues waging aggression in Latin America, including its support for Honduras Election results. The post US Support For Honduras Election: Another Front In New Cold War appeared first on Shadowproof.
Just Say No to Jeff Sessions
[image: undefined] Attorney General Jeff Sessions kicked off the New Year by reversing the Obama-era guidance for federal prosecutors to limit their enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. In what is almost certainly not a coincidence, Sessions’ announcement came days after California’s law legalizing recreational marijuana sales went into effect. Sessions’ action thus runs counter to the wishes of the majority of the people in the most populous US state, as well the people of the 28 other states (and DC) that ha... more »
England & Wales Precipitation Series For 2017
By Paul Homewood https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadukp/data/monthly/HadEWP_monthly_qc.txt The England & Wales Precipitation Series has now been updated for last year. Precipitation totalled 952mm during the year, slightly above the series average of 918mm. In ascending order, 2017 ranked 158th. There seems to be little evidence of any real trends. Whatever trend can be winkled out […]
High Windspeeds At High Bradfield!
By Paul Homewood https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/climate-network/#?tab=climateNetwork I have frequently mentioned the fact that the Met Office like to use High Bradfield as an example of wind speeds, every time there is a storm. During Storm Eleanor last week, wind gusts reached 77 mph. https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2018/01/03/storm-eleanors-100-mph-winds-fake-news-from-the-telegraph/ But the problem with High Bradfield, which […]
Censorship
I read the *Times*'s take, *Lonely hearts jihadist couple guilty of bomb terror plot*, before reading the BBC's, *Derby terror plot: The online Casanova and his lover*. The *Times* begins: After reading that it and then moving onto the BBC News website, it surely must strike you that Dominic Casciani's BBC piece is *deliberately* avoiding using the word 'Muslim'. The word is conspicuous by its absence. The *Times* mentions the name of the dating site where the terrorists met - SingleMuslim.com - not only once but twice. Dominic Casciani for the BBC, in contrast, despite writing ... more »
Did Taylor Swift Say ‘We Should FORGIVE’ YouTube’s Logan Paul?
A Twitter account posing as the E! cable network fabricated "forgiveness" statements by both Swift and Mariah Carey.
China Completing the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
China has begun pouring concrete for one of the world's first Generation IV nuclear breeder reactors, the CFR-600, on the coast of Fujian province, about 400km south of Shanghai. The 600MW demonstration unit, which is due to be complete in 2023, follows a 20MW experimental reactor completed in 2011. It is intended to be the prototype of a 1GW commercial reactor scheduled for around 2030. The significance of the sodium-cooled reactor is that it points the way to the fast breeder fourth generation designs that are expected to be adopted by the global nuclear power industry over the ... more »
No Progress on Infrastructure Plan at Camp David Meeting
Just three weeks from President Trump's State of the Union Address, it is clear that this past weekend's GOP leadership meeting with the President at Camp David did not focus on getting Congressional support for a plan to build new U.S. economic infrastructure. Instead, foolish ideas are being surfaced which smack of desperation. The only thing confirmed by White House officials is that the President, once again, told the Congressional leaders he does not believe that public-private partnerships (PPPs) work for important new infrastructure projects. But at the same time, the *Wash... more »
Monday Update: Don't Count on Wall Street—What President Trump Needs to Understand About Economics
New International Economic Order American Credit System Glass-Steagall Video of wL43MF7fSIs Join us at 2:00 pm eastern for our live weekly Monday Update. This week Matthew Ogden hosts Jason Ross, member of the LPAC Science Team for an update on what Trump must quickly learn about economics to avoid another catastrophic economic crash brought on by Wall Street looting and a lack of fundamental physical economic growth in the United States. Tune in live and ask question via YouTube live chat!
"The Tectonic Paradox"
*Click image for larger size.* *"The Tectonic Paradox"* by The Zman "On my morning run, the local temperature read -3° F. That’s an unusually low temperature for this part of the world, but not unprecedented. Modern times makes extremely cold weather not much more than a curiosity. Everyone has shelter and plenty of heat. Even the poor have central HVAC in their homes and plenty of resources to get their energy bill paid for by others. The local bums had to be rounded up, but there are shelters for them as well. Otherwise, it is something to chat about at the office or experience a... more »
Change Your Story, Change Your Life
*Linda George* - The life we are creating is made from our thoughts. The post Change Your Story, Change Your Life appeared first on Waking Times.
Syrian Military Have Launched An Assault On The Rebel Stronghold Of Idlib
*CNN: **Tens of thousands flee as Syrian regime makes Idlib push* The number of civilians fleeing their makeshift homes in northern Syria is likely to be in the tens of thousands, UN officials have told CNN, as the Syrian government steps up its offensive on key rebel-held areas. The Syrian regime, led by President Bashar al-Assad, has resumed airstrikes on rebel-held areas, such as Idlib province, where medical organizations say several hospitals and medical facilities have been hit over the past two weeks. The officials said that around half of the civilian population of 2 milli... more »
A CLEVER NEW ROBOTIC ‘MUSCLE’ SERIOUSLY LIFTS, BRO
This new kind of actuator, called a hasel, can oh-so-delicately grasp a raspberry without exploding it. OH, THE POOR humanoid robots. After decades of development, they’re still less sprinty Terminator and more … octogenarian on sedatives. While these robots may looklike us, they … Continue reading →
TECH GIANTS TO JOIN LEGAL BATTLE OVER NET NEUTRALITY
INTERNET GIANTS AMAZON, Facebook, and Google plan to throw their collective weight behind efforts to save net neutrality. The Internet Association, the industry’s primary lobbying organization, announced Friday that it plans to join lawsuits aimed at halting the Federal Communications Commission’s … Continue reading →
What Is the Criterion of Beauty?
Studies have shown that beautiful people, those seen as being attractive, are more successful, so can beauty also be empirical? What is the criterion of beauty, and is the appearance of outer beauty always just a reflection of the inner? … Continue reading →
The biology of male breast cancer
Abstract Important differences have begun to emerge concerning the molecular profile of female and male breast cancer which may prove to be of therapeutic value. This review examined all the available data on the genomics of MBC. Most male cancers … Continue reading →
Study Backs Hepatitis C Treatment in Injection Drug Users
Use of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in injection drug users usually leads to a sustained virologic response at 12 weeks, according to an industry-supported study in the Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Some 103 patients with chronic HCV … Continue reading →
‘Most of us are too busy to be better’: the lazy person’s guide to self-improvement
If you can really improve yourself in just 10 minutes a day, as the self-help gurus claim, Tim Dowling is all for it ‘I do not, as a rule, make New Year resolutions.’ I am lying on a mat, looking up … Continue reading →
How to Fix Facebook—Before It Fixes Us
An early investor explains why the social media platform’s business model is such a threat—and what to do about it. In early 2006, I got a call from Chris Kelly, then the chief privacy officer at Facebook, asking if I … Continue reading →
Facebook Can’t Be Fixed.
Facebook’s fundamental problem is not foreign interference, spam bots, trolls, or fame mongers. It’s the company’s core business model, and abandoning it is not an option. Mark Zuckerberg has announced his annual “personal challenge,” which in the past has ranged from … Continue reading →
Awake Under Anesthesia
We tend to think that being anesthetized is like falling asleep. Kate Cole-Adams concludes that the truth is stranger—it’s more like having your mind disassembled, then put together again. One day in the nineteen-eighties, a woman went to the hospital for … Continue reading →
Just Say No to Jeff Sessions
[image: just-say-no-to-jeff-sessions] The US Constitution does not give the federal government any authority to criminalize marijuana. Thus, the question of whether marijuana is legal is one of the many issues reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment.
What the Latest Jobs Reports Really Mean
[image: what-the-latest-jobs-reports-really-mean] The jobs reports are a "surface" indicator showing something much more profound taking place in the economy.
Top Risks: Globalist Guru Ian Bremmer's Report Is a Deep State Hit Piece on Trump
[image: top-global-risks-globalist-guru-ian-bremmer-s-report-is-a-deep-state-hit-piece-on-trump-and-nationalism] Removing Trump: Plans A, B, and C. *Top Risks 2018 *by Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) gurus Ian Bremmer and Cliff Kupchan is being promoted by the establishment media to further undermine President Trump as part of the ongoing Deep State coup efforts.
Oprah Winfrey For U. S. President In 2020?
*CNN:* *Sources: Oprah Winfrey 'actively thinking' about running for president* Oprah Winfrey is "actively thinking" about running for president, two of her close friends told CNN Monday. The two friends, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely, talked in the wake of Winfrey's extraordinary speech at the Golden Globes Sunday night, which spurred chatter about a 2020 run. Some of Winfrey's confidants have been privately urging her to run, the sources said. One of the sources said these conversations date back several months. The person emphasized that Winfrey has not mad... more »
Report: Civilian Deaths From Airstrikes Almost Double In A Year
© REUTERS/ Khalid al Mousily *The Guardian:* *'Crazy numbers': civilian deaths from airstrikes almost double in a year* British involvement under scrutiny after study identifies 42% rise in number of civilians killed by explosives More than 15,000 civilians were killed by explosive weapons in 2017, a jump of 42% in a year, according to a global survey seen by the Guardian. The rise – driven by airstrikes, which killed almost double the number of civilians in 2017 compared with the previous year – coincided with US-led military operations to reclaim the Islamic State strongholds of... more »
Where Is Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi?
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi *Anne Speckhard and Ardian Shajkovci, Daily Beast:* *Wanted Dead or Alive: The Frustrating, Failing Hunt for ISIS Leader Baghdadi* *Americans and Russians have converged on the Euphrates valley where the ISIS “caliphate” is making a last stand. They “think” Baghdadi’s alive there. But he could be long gone.* AMMAN, Jordan—Last month Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi declared the territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq. Yet a pressing question remains—where is Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, the head of the terrorist group that took over a third of Ira... more »
Open Letter to President Donald Trump
Originally posted on Bob Tisdale - Climate Observations: Subject: Has the UN’s Human-Induced Global Warming/Climate Change Movement Always Been Based on International “anti-growth, anti-capitalist, anti-American” Agendas? Dear Mr. President: I am writing you this open letter to ask you for your insights into the “anti-growth, anti-capitalist, anti-American” agendas behind the international catastrophic human-induced global warming/climate…
Dangerous Climate Change: No Smoking Gun
Originally posted on Big Picture News, Informed Analysis: SPOTLIGHT: We’re often told that the evidence for dangerous, human-caused climate change is unequivocal. What we aren’t told is that there’s no smoking gun. BIG PICTURE: The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the most important climate body in the world. It won the Nobel…
Popular sugar additive may have fueled the spread of not one but two superbugs
A new study published in the journal Nature has found that two strains of Clostridium difficile (or C. difficile) one of the most prevalent hospital-acquired infections in the U.S., might have been partly fueled by the sugar additive, Trehalose. As if we needed MORE proof that additives are bad, the results of this study have highlighted the fact that
Consumer Reports: Avoid romaine lettuce for now
I’m sorry to share this info so late. Please make sure to spread the word. RELATED STORY: Lettuce Salads May Soon Become a Thing of the Past In the last seven weeks, 59 people in the U.S. and Canada have become ill from a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria and the likely culprit is
H&M Apologizes for ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’ Hoodie Promotion
The Sweden-based apparel retailer received complaints of racism after a product page on their web site featured a black child modeling the sweatshirt.
Golden Globes gives standing O to woman abuser Tonya Harding*...
*I guess time really isn't up - right hypocrites?* Yesterday at the Golden Globes, the Hollywood elites adorned themselves with pins stating "Time's Up" against sexual harassment and assault against woman. Thank goodness Tonya Harding only had Nancy Kerrigan's leg wacked instead of pinching her bottom. I thought for just a nano-second that maybe, *just maybe,* the elites were coming a teeny bit out of their self righteous "we're smarter and better than you" coma. They awarded Gary Oldman the award for his performance in Darkest Hour. And The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the Amazon TV... more »
Swatting Suspect Charged, But the Cop Who Killed Innocent Man Will Likely Walk Free
[image: swatting]A "swatting" suspect will likely face charges for his actions, but the officer who was quick to shoot and kill an innocent man will likely walk free.
Actress Shailene Woodley brings Washington tribal member to Golden Globes
Shailene Woodley brought Calina Lawrence, a member of the Suquamish Tribe in Washington state who advocates for Native Treaty Rights and the #NoLNG253 campaign led by the Puyallup Tribe Some Hollywood stars arrived to the Golden Globes with an accessory of activism. The L.A. Times reports that several actresses brought an advocate for equality as their date to the Globes, including Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, and Emma Watson. Shailene Woodley brought Calina Lawrence, a member of the Suquamish Tribe in Washington state. She advocates for Native Treaty Rights, the "Water is Lif... more »
Angry Trump crushes Bannon apology: “You’re either with Bannon, or with me”
Steve Bannon's olive branch is too late for angry President Trump. More The post Angry Trump crushes Bannon apology: “You’re either with Bannon, or with me” appeared first on The Duran.
NBC News begins its campaign to get Oprah Winfrey into the White House in 2020 (Video)
Oprah Winfrey receives the Cecil B. de Mille Award at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. More The post NBC News begins its campaign to get Oprah Winfrey into the White House in 2020 (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
State Accidentally Decriminalizes Prostitution & Finds Everything they Know About it Is WRONG
A US state accidentally decriminalized prostitution for nearly six years, the result of legalized sex work had dramatic effects on crime and disease.
Scared of Being Exposed, Saudis Demand US Court Reject Lawsuit Showing They Funded 9/11
[image: 9/11]Saudi Arabia is attempting to use their US influence to reject victims' lawsuits against them for their role in 9/11 by leaning on a federal judge.
Chinese style AI censorship system now sweeping vaccine reports?
A Swedish reader who noticed that my link to a report about vaccinated people getting measles had been broken almost immediately after I posted it, thinks a new AI censorship system might be at work. Links on other blogs seem to be working. I am delighted, honoured, NWO to have been selected for blacklisting! It […]
Eugenicist Globalist Oprah Winfrey auditions for next president
Another eugenicist Globalist Oprah Winfrey is said to be “actively considering” a run for the White House, after she delivered a speech at the Golden Globes. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/oprah-winfrey-president-2020-run-will-she-stedman-graham-election-golden-globes-speech-a8147916.html Oprah Winfrey was invited by Bill Gates in 2009 to a secret meeting of Billionaires interested in reducing the world population, according to The Times. Oprah joined Bill […]
MY LINK TO REPORT ABOUT VACCINATED SWEDES GETTING MEASLES WAS BROKEN WITHIN JUST TWO HOURS. BIG PHARMA AND GOVS GETTING VERY NERVOUS?
A Swedish reader has alerted me to the fact that the report I linked to, stating that eight people in Sweden with measles had received the vaccination, has been removed. That, just two hours after I posted the link up. A pattern of suppressing original sources seems to be emerging. The parlamentary answers revealing that […]
Swiss private clinic cancels trainee contract after she refuses vaccines
A private clinic in St Gallen in Switzerland abruptly cancelled a training contract for a worker for the eldery after they found out that the young woman was not vaccinated. The trainee refused to make up the vaccines schedule in the eight months offered to her. There is no obligatory vaccination in Switzerland, but the […]
The Story of 2017 (Part 2)
*Life in the New Stone Age (upper image; source). Life in the Old Stone Age (lower image; source). The Neolithic era, or New Stone Age, started with the move from hunter-gatherer life to agriculture, lasted just a few thousand years, and ended with the discovery and use of metals. The Paleolithic era, or Old Stone Age, lasted many millions of years before it. We're on our way back through the later Neolithic era to the earlier one. * *by Gaius Publius* 2017 has been an such unusual year in so many ways that its unusuality has masked the ways in which it has been a very *usual* year... more »
Is This Kim Jong-Un Reading ‘Fire and Fury’?
A doctored image purportedly shows the North Korean leader reading a book that portrays U.S. President Donald Trump and his staff in an unflattering light.
Yes, Joanna Gaines from ‘Fixer Upper’ Is Pregnant
Joanna and Chip Gaines, stars of the home improvement reality TV show, made the announcement on social media.
The Diverse World of College Athletics
A look at the leaders and issues shaping contemporary college sports.
Statement of the National Coalition to Prevent an Iranian Nuclear Weapon
*A TNI Exclusive* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Iranian flag is pictured next to Russian-made Sam-6 surface-to-air missiles during a war exhibition held by Iran's revolutionary guard to mark the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), also known in Iran as the] The United States together with the UK, France, Germany, China, Russia and Iran should continue to implement rigorously the JCPOA. Prevention of an Iranian nuclear weapon is a vital U.S. national security objective. The multilateral nuclear agreement with Iran, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), assu... more »
Deep(ly) Unsettling: The ubiquitous, unspoken business model of AI-induced mental illness
Ethical Technology - 12 hours ago
“The junk merchant,” wrote William S. Burroughs, “doesn’t sell his product to the consumer, he sells the consumer to his product. He does not improve and simplify his merchandise. He degrades and simplifies the client.” He might as well have been describing the commercial, AI-mediated, social-network-driven internet.
Mass Surveillance: Facebook Recognition A.I. Will Use Your Own Biometrics Against You
By Mac Slavo Sometime this year, Facebook plans to unveil a new facial recognition technology across the site which uses artificial intelligence to scan uploaded photos... more »
Google’s A.I. Center In China: Poaching Talent
By Ulson Gunnar Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already fundamentally changing information technology and stands poised to permeate and transform technology both online and off ranging...more »
What’s With the FCC’s Outdated Electromagnetic Radiation Regulations?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Is it true the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) based its 1996 electromagnetic radiation exposure limits, commonly referred to as SARs... more »
Now in Effect: Virginia Law Takes First Step to Support Sound Money
By Michael Maharrey On Jan. 1, a Virginia law that repeals sales taxes from some purchases of gold and silver went into effect. It represents an... more »
Mandalay Bay Admits Staff Visited Paddock’s Room 10 TIMES Before Shooting—Noticed Nothing
By Rachel Blevins Three months after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, yet another crucial change in the narrative has occurred as MGM... more »
UFOs, Tesla, DeLonge, ETs, Covert Ops
By Jon Rappoport “I have harnessed the cosmic rays and caused them to operate a motive device.” Nikola Tesla, Brooklyn Eagle (10 July 1931) This... more »
Now in Effect: New Hampshire Law Bans Warrantless Stingray Spying
By Michael Maharrey A New Hampshire law that bans the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications without... more »
Time to Pay Attention: CDC Begins Instructing Public on How To Survive Nuclear War
By John Vibes This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that they will be holding a briefing which is designed to... more »
New York State Legislative Bills Show The LEGAL Way To Get Rid Of AMI Smart Meters
By Catherine J. Frompovich Everyone who bristles at the unsettling and frightening thoughts of being: Tracked electronically by the newly retrofitted utility company AMI Smart... more »
Bakers Sue State Because Selling Cake is Illegal and Will Get You Thrown in Jail—Seriously
By Rachel Blevins Bakers in New Jersey are fed up with the possibility of a $1,000 fine for selling a single cake, and they are... more »
Smart Meter Fires: They Just Won’t Go Away
By Catherine J. Frompovich It’s happened again! Another AMI Smart Meter explosion and fire, but this time a quick-thinking-and-acting mom was able to prevent a... more »
Does This Apparently Explain CDC’s Modus Operandi?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Nothing I would write or say probably could explain more thoroughly the reasons and actions the U.S. Centers for Disease Control... more »
Steven Greer Comments On The Arrival Of The False Flag Alien Invasion
By Dylan Charles For decades the U.S. public has been programmed to believe that disclosure of any genuine alien or extraterrestrial presence on Earth will... more »
Longest Walk 5 Photos in 2017 in DC by Bad Bear
.. Longest Walk 5 reaches DC in 2017 Photos by Western Shoshone photojournalist and long walker Carl Bad Bear Sampson. Bad Bear shared his photos with Censored News on Longest Walk 2 northern route, and then on Long Walks 3, 4 and 5. Thank you Bad Bear for sharing your photos, and for walking! Following requests from our readers, Bad Bear has shared more
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