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What Is the Deep State?
[image: what-is-the-deep-state] The Deep State is a state within a state — a shadow government that manipulates and shapes the policies of the visible government, without regard to the best interests of the country, the U.S. Constitution, the laws enacted by Congress, and the public policies of the president, who heads the executive branch
Musical Interlude: Logos, “Cheminement”
Logos, “Cheminement” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOuXP8aVWHU
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621, some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra, the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous young star clusters and dark dust lanes. Still, for earthbound astronomers NGC 3621 is not just another pretty face-on spiral galaxy. Some of its brighter stars have been used as standard candles to establish important estimates of extragalactic distances and the scale of the Universe. *Click image for larger size.* This beautiful image of NGC 3621 traces the... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "What I Have Learned So Far"
*"What I Have Learned So Far"* "Meditation is old and honorable, so why should I not sit, every morning of my life, on the hillside, looking into the shining world? Because, properly attended to, delight, as well as havoc, is suggestion. Can one be passionate about the just, the ideal, the sublime, and the holy, and yet commit to no labor in its cause? I don't think so. All summations have a beginning, all effect has a story, all kindness begins with the sown seed. Thought buds toward radiance. The gospel of light is the crossroads of- indolence, or action. Be ignited, or be gone." ~ Ma... more »
Margaret Atwood, "The Moment"
"The Moment" "The moment when, after many years of hard work and a long voyage you stand in the centre of your room, house, half-acre, square mile, island, country, knowing at last how you got there, and say, I own this, is the same moment when the trees unloose their soft arms from around you, the birds take back their language, the cliffs fissure and collapse, the air moves back from you like a wave and you can't breathe. No, they whisper. You own nothing. You were a visitor, time after time climbing the hill, planting the flag, proclaiming. We never belonged to you. You never found ... more »
The Committee to Protect Journalists Has Named President Trump As The World's Top 'Press Oppressor'
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 *The Hill: **Trump named top global 'press oppressor'* The Committee to Protect Journalists named President Trump as the winner of its “Overall Achievement in Undermining Global Press Freedom” award in its “Press Oppressors” awards Monday. The committee... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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"Well, It Is Our Fate..."
"Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die?...I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person – one cannot exist in full consciousness – without having to have a showdown with one’s s...more »
Paulo Coelho, “I Have Learned”
*“I Have Learned”* Posted by Paulo Coelho "This text, which I found on the Internet, is attributed to me. I did not write it, but I think worth reproducing here." - PC • "I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them; • I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back; • I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. • I’ve learned that you can get by on charm, for about fifteen minutes. After that, you’d better know something; • I’ve learned...more »
Chet Raymo, “Squaring The Circle”
* “Squaring The Circle”* by Chet Raymo "Here is a little story about the best and worst of Western civilization. It can be summarized in one word: square. Yep, that's right. Square. The ninety degree corner, the plumb-bobbed line. Forget the squiggle, the wiggle, the curlicue, the arc. We're talking orthogonality here. We're talking perpendicularity. I was flying across the country the other day at 37,000 feet. From the Mississippi to the Rockies, for a thousand miles, as far as the eye could see, the land was ruled into one-mile squares, as neat as the tiles on your kitchen floor.... more »
"If You Knew..."
"If you knew that hope and despair were paths to the same destination, which would you choose?" ~ Robert Brault
"Buying Time"
"Buying Time" Author Unknown "A man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door. “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” “Yeah, sure, what is it?” replied the man. “Daddy, how much money do you make an hour? “That’s none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?” the man said angrily. “I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?” pleaded the little boy. “If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour.” “Oh,” the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I borrow $10.00 please?... more »
Picture Of The Day
Head of North Korean delegation Ri Son Gwon, Chairman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Country (CPRC) of DPRK, reaches out to shake hands with a South Korean official as he crosses a concrete border to attend their meeting at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, South Korea. REUTERS/Korea Pool *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *North and South Korea hold rare talks *(Reuters)
Court punishes enviros for ridiculous “rights of nature” legal theory
Environmental lawyers were slapped with court sanctions Friday for using a sketchy, unfounded legal theory to ban hydraulic fracking in a small community in Pennsylvania.
Climate change attribution games
The recent extreme cold snap brought forth the usual claims from climate change alarmists that humans are causing bad weather. One is tempted to simply laugh this stuff off, but these attribution studies are proliferating.
BREAKING NEWS: Major Earthquake strikes between Honduras and Cuba
Quake triggers Tsunami warnings for Puerto Rico, Mexican coast, Cuba, US Virgin Islands More The post BREAKING NEWS: Major Earthquake strikes between Honduras and Cuba appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. To Open Formal Inquiry On Americans Got Sick In Cuba
*Reuters:* *U.S. probing if 'viral' attack sickened diplomats in Cuba - official* WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) - U.S. investigators are looking at a range of theories, including the possibility of a “viral” attack, to explain what may have sickened some American diplomats who were stationed in Havana, the State Department said on Tuesday. U.S. experts have yet to determine who or what was behind the mysterious illnesses that began occurring in late 2016 and heightened tensions between the old Cold War foes. They have seen no evidence it was “an episode of mass hysteria” among the... more »
The Future Of An Independent Catalonia
*-by Reese Erlich* During a trip to Barcelona, I sat down to read a local newspaper and, although I understand Spanish, I couldn’t fathom a word. The newspaper was in Catalan. Catalonia is part of Spain but has its own distinct language, territory, culture and history of resistance to oppression. It was the Spring of 2003, and I was speaking on a panel with other US journalists opposed to the Iraq War. The conservative government in Madrid supported the US invasion; the progressive government in Catalonia did not. Hundreds of people came out to our events, which were sponsored by... more »
Fusion GPS: FBI Had a Source in Trump’s Circle During Campaign
Founder Glenn Simpson told congressional investigators that releasing the identities of Fusion's sources might endanger lives.
7.6. Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean. Tsunami Warnings Issued For Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Central America
Another look at the earthquake map as seen Tue., Jan. 9, 2018. USGS *CNBC*: *Tsunami advisory in effect for Puerto Rico after magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Caribbean* * An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck the Caribbean Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey * The USGS said that hazardous tsunami waves were "possible" for coasts located within 1,000 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter — which includes coasts of Jamaica, Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, Belize, Costa Rica and more. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck ... more »
"How It Really Is"
How well I know... ugg.
X22 Report, “If You Look Behind The Curtain, The Economy Is Breaking Apart”
X22 Report, “If You Look Behind The Curtain, The Economy Is Breaking Apart” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJuFIwKBozM Related followup report: X22 Report, “Something Devastating Is Headed Our Way, Which Is A Good Thing” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--O6T9pqk-I&t=11s
North Korea Is Not Interested In Discussing Its Nuclear And Missile Program With South Korea
*Bloomberg:* *North Korea Wins Olympics Trip, But Discord Remains Over Nuclear Weapons* * South Korea talks stumble over call for denuclearization * Both sides agree on North Korea participating in Olympics North Korea’s chief negotiator Ri Son Gwon struck a jovial tone as he sat down on Tuesday morning for his country’s first formal talks with South Korea in more than two years. He joked about how the subzero temperatures reflected frosty ties and asked for the proceedings to be broadcast live -- a request South Korea turned down. A few hours later, South Korea announced that Nor... more »
Heinrich Heine on Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant’s early biographers focused only on his philosophical works and not his personal life. This created the impression that Kant was all thought and no life. Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), a friend and distant relative of Karl Marx and himself a believer in socialism, summed up the prevailing view of Kant in these words: The history of Immanuel Kant’s life is difficult to portray, for he had neither life nor history. He led a mechanically ordered, almost abstract bachelor existence in a quiet, remote little street in Koenigsberg, an old town on the northeastern border of Ger... more »
Heinrich Heine on Karl Marx
Immanuel Kant’s early biographers focused only on his philosophical works and not his personal life. This created the impression that Kant was all thought and no life. Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), a friend and distant relative of Karl Marx and himself a believer in socialism, summed up the prevailing view of Kant in these words: The history of Immanuel Kant’s life is difficult to portray, for he had neither life nor history. He led a mechanically ordered, almost abstract bachelor existence in a quiet, remote little street in Koenigsberg, an old town on the northeastern border of Ger... more »
Graphic video: Jihadist tank hunter has hands blown off after being hit by Syrian Army anti-armor missile
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – Amid ongoing clashes in the southern countryside of Idlib province between the Syrian Arab Army and the jihadist-led militias, two anti-tank guided missile teams from opposite sides of the line have directly faced off. On Tuesday, a tank hunter team of the Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly called Jabhat al-Nusra, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Palestinian resistance fighters kill illegal Israeli settler
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:50 P.M)- Earlier tonight, Palestinian resistance fighters reportedly fired upon an Israeli settler shuttle bus, killing a 35 year old, well known settler. A settler shuttle bus was travelling near the village of Saraa (South Nablus) when armed men, who were described as Palestinian resistance fighters, opened fire upon the illegal settlers, heading […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Pakistan Defense Minister: 'Military And Intelligence Cooperation With The U.S. Has Been Suspended'
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is greeted by Pakistani military officials as he arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan, Dec. 4, 2017. (U.S. Embassy Handout via Reuters) *DAWN:* *Pakistan has suspended military and intelligence cooperation with US: defence minister* Pakistan has suspended military and intelligence cooperation with the United States in the wake of US President Donald Trump's allegation that Pakistan has given the US "nothing but lies and deceit" and suspension of security aid for Pakistan, Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan said while addressing a gathering at Instit... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Failed State’ By David Rovics
Prolific singer-songwriter David Rovics is one of the few working musicians, who regularly produce topical protest songs which directly address current events. His music is in the tradition of radical folk musicians like Phil Ochs. From his latest album, “Ballad of a Wobbly,” released in December, Rovics breaks down what The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Failed State’ By David Rovics appeared first on Shadowproof.
Israel's Military Dominates the Middle East For 1 Reason: An Air Force Like No Other
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The dominance of the IAF has come about through effective training, the weakness of its foes, and a flexible approach to design and procurement. *IAI has continued to see great success, despite the lack of a major fighter project. IAI has thrived on developing and exporting components for domestic as well as export use, including munitions and avionics. IAI has also gone big into the UAV market, with major success both within Israel and abroad. And despite the failure of the Lavi, Israel’s high-tech defense sector has done well, will considerable spil... more »
It Took Nearly 20 Bombs and Torpedoes Hits to Kill Japan's Super Battleship
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The Yamatos were the zenith of the Japanese battleship aesthetic, with a beautiful swept-back pagoda mast that managed to convey speed, grace and power. *Over the years, a variety of reports of turned up on the expected successor classes to Yamato. The next iteration would have been slightly larger, slightly more heavily armored, and would have carried six twenty-inch guns in three twin turrets, probably with roughly the same speed and range as Yamato. Designs for these ships were finalized, but wartime demands meant that they were never laid down. I... more »
America Should Keep Iran's Protesters at Arm's Length
*Ted Galen Carpenter* *Security, Middle East* A U.S. endorsement could be the kiss of death for anti-regime activists. The sudden eruption of antigovernment demonstrations across Iran has generated both surprise and enthusiastic support among Americans who detest Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s theocratic regime. The Trump administration has even brought the matter before the UN Security Council. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s comments conveyed the administration’s attitude. She stated that Iran is “on notice,” after highlighting some of the slogans that Iranian protesters chant. “The Iranian... more »
Trump's National Security Strategy: 10 Big Priorities
*Colin Dueck* *Security, North America* [image: President Donald Trump speaks to the media after the Congressional Republican Leadership retreat] In this year and beyond, when it comes to U.S. foreign policy, consider focusing on the signal—not the noise. “First time I met with President Trump, we disagreed on three things in my first 40 minutes with him. This is not a man who’s immune to being persuaded if he thinks you’ve got an argument.” - Secretary of Defense James Mattis, August 2017 As we enter a second year of U.S. foreign policy under the current administration, sometim... more »
Understanding the Global Refugee Crisis: A Tale of 3 Myths
*Arie Kruglanski* *Politics, Africa* [image: A Rohingya refugee looks at the view from a hill at Palong Khali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar] The refugee problem is universal and growing; it needs to be addressed clearly. According to UN sources, we are witnessing these days the largest refugee crisis since World War II, as approximately 65 million refugees roam the planet in search of a safe haven and a respite from bedlam. Their massive relocation sends tremors across continents fomenting a “refugee crisis,” and fueling the politics of fear across the globe. I recently returned ... more »
Cybersecurity Showdown: Why the Military Is Preparing for a New Kind of War
*Benjamin Dynkin, Barry Dynkin* *Security, North America* [image: A Department of Homeland Security worker listens to U.S. President Barack Obama talk at the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center in Arlington, Virginia] Congress wants to ensure that cybersecurity becomes a “baked-in” concept throughout the Department of Defense. The drafting, negotiation, and passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual event that sets the annual budget for the Department of Defense. During this time Congress is able to exert control over the prior... more »
The Evolution of the North Korea Crisis through China's Eyes
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho before their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 50th Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, Philippines] Beijing is “riding the waves” of the current crisis and hoping for a soft landing. News of border talks between North Korea and South Korea can only be positive given the dangerous depths that this crisis had plumbed in recent months. That the *New York Times* greeted the peace overture in a ... more »
The DCCC Can Make OH-01 Into A Real Race-- But They're Not Going To
By the numbers, the craftily-gerrymandered first congressional district of Ohio looks nearly impossible for a Democrat. It includes most of Cincinnati-- Lyle Park and Prospect Hill but not Mount Adams-- but not all of it (which would turn it blue) and enough of Warren County to guarantee Republican majorities. Since the district was redrawn-- after Obama’s 55-44% win against McCain-- Romney won it with 52% and Trump won it 51-45%. Still it *looks* more possible than almost any other red district in Ohio-- and Lord knows, the moribund Ohio Democratic Party doesn’t do squat in congr... more »
Okhotsk Shuffle Jan. 9
Coinciding with the Siberian air freezing Niagara Falls and extending frigid temperatures as far south as Carolina, Arctic ice extent got quite variable in the North Pacific, especially in Okhotsk on the left. The image above shows how ice in that basin shuffled forward, backward and forward again. Mid-December Okhotsk Sea on the left began […]
Ecuador Wants To End The Standoff Over WikiLeaks Leader Assange At Its London Embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Britain, May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls Reuters *The Guardian:* *Julian Assange's stay in London embassy untenable, says Ecuador* South American country that has housed WikiLeaks founder for five years says it is seeking mediator to end impasse with UK Ecuador’s foreign minister has said Julian Assange’s five-and-a-half-year stay in her country’s London embassy is “untenable” and should be ended through international mediation. The WikiLeaks founder has been holed up in Knightsbridge... more »
FBI Director Wray Wants Tech Companies To Help Law Enforcement Officials Gain Access To Encrypted Smartphones
*Washington Post:* *FBI chief calls encryption a ‘major public safety issue’* NEW YORK — FBI Director Christopher A. Wray on Tuesday renewed a call for tech companies to help law enforcement officials gain access to encrypted smartphones, describing it as a “major public safety issue.” Wray said the bureau was unable to gain access to the content of 7,775 devices in fiscal 2017 — more than half of all the smartphones it tried to crack in that time period — despite having a warrant from a judge. “Being unable to access nearly 7,800 devices in a single year is a major public safety... more »
Senator Dianne Feinstein gets fed up with all of the Republican excuses and releases the Fusion GPS transcript onto the internet.
Courtesy of Politico: *Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Tuesday unexpectedly released the transcript of congressional investigators' August 2017 interview with Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson, whose firm was behind a controversial dossier alleging ties between President Donald Trump and Russians. * *Feinstein's move represents an escalation of partisan tensions that have long been simmering on the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley. Simpson had called for the transcript of his appearance to be made public, but Republican leaders so far ha... more »
Israel Attacks Syria with Warplanes & Missiles
PressTV News Videos Published on Jan 9, 2018 Israel has launched several attacks on the Syrian territory in the early hours of Tuesday. The Syrian army says Israel has carried out three attacks with warplanes and ground-to-ground missiles. The first attack targeted an army base near the city of Qutayfah. The Syrian air force says it […]
Whole Ocean is Frozen, INSANE! Old Silver Beach, North Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Ryan Canty Published on Jan 7, 2018 Old Silver Beach – North Falmouth, MA | January 2018 end
Intelligence Veterans Slam Continued ‘Russia-Gate’ Claims
RT America Published on Jan 9, 2018 While the US media continues to make false accusations about alleged Russian hacking and election meddling, veteran intelligence community professionals call media shallow and deceptive. RT America’s Dan Cohen has more. end
Russiagate Turns On Its Originators
Russiagate Turns On Its Originators by Paul Craig Roberts, https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ Russiagate originated in a conspiracy between the military/security complex, the Clinton-controlled Democratic National Committee, and the liberal/progressive/left. The goal of the military/security complex is to protect its out-sized budget and power by preventing President Trump from normalizing relations with Russia. Hillary and the DNC want to explain […]
NSA Sought to Prevent Snowden-Style Leaks, Ended Up Losing Staff – Whistleblower to RT
RT Published on Jan 8, 2018 The NSA has been steadily shedding staff ever since the agency introduced draconian internal rules to stop potential new Snowden-inspired whistleblowers, former NSA technical director William Binney told RT. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8wgk end
Snow in Sahara: See What Winter in the Desert Looks Like
RT Published on Jan 9, 2018 Snow has only been seen in the Sahara three times in nearly 40 years, but on Sunday, dunes in Algeria’s Ain Sefra turned into a beautiful mixture of colors. end
Sahara Desert Covered in 15 inches of SNOW as Freak Weather Blankets Sand Dunes. Global Warming is a HOAX!
Sahara Desert Covered in 15 inches of SNOW as Freak Weather Blankets Sand Dunes by HELEN BARNETT, https://www.express.co.uk/ HEAVY snow has covered the Sahara Desert in a freak winter weather storm. More than 15 inches (40cm) has blanketed sand dunes across the small town of Ain Sefra, Algeria. – It is the second time snow has hit […]
Praying for Kindness in 2018
I can remember people many years ago making New Year’s resolutions. These were things we wanted to either start doing or possibly do better. Yes, I too, began making these New Year’s resolutions. Quite honestly, I didn’t start to make the resolutions until New Year’s Eve. And during some years, I didn’t make them until New Year’s Day.
Howard University May Require Long Term Maintenance Following Bomb Cyclone
Howard University’s buildings were badly damaged last week when the steam flowing through the university’s structures clashed with the bitter cold causing pipes to burst.
Will Bankruptcy Venue BILL Bankrupt Delaware?
By Aaron Kesel This reporter has been doing an ongoing series about Wall Street frauds aided & abetted by federal corruption; which includes issues of... more »
All Signs Point To Western-Backed Destabilization In Iran – U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia Implicated
By Brandon Turbeville The signs that the protests in Iran are indeed a Western destabilization campaign are growing with each passing day. Regardless of whatever... more »
Gov’t Forcing Couple to Tear Down Amazing Treehouse On Their Property—Or Else
By Jack Burns Holmes Beach, FL — Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen have spent over $150,000 building a beachfront treehouse on Anna Maria Island on... more »
The Vision Of Technocracy And Your Future
By Jon Rappoport “Well, boys, we’ve got this strange thing called THE INDIVIDUAL. Could somebody tell me what he is? He’s not conforming to our... more »
When YOUR Bank Fails, Don’t Walk … Run!
By Brett Redmayne-Titley So. The US economy is just fine. The post-recession 2010 Dodd-Frank legislation has cured all. Banks have lots of cash. Congress is... more »
Ross Ulbricht Appeals Double-Life Sentence For Building a Website to The Supreme Court
By Aaron Kesel Imprisoned Silk Road creator, Ross Ulbricht, has one last chance at reducing his sentence with an appeal to the Supreme Court. After... more »
WATCH: The Vin Armani Show with Rob Danielson, Creator of Tipprbot
By Vin Armani Watch livestream at 1pm EST (10am PST). Our guest this week on The Vin Armani Show is Rob Danielson. Rob Danielson is... more »
Pakistan and Afghanistan – Epicenters of Geopolitical Intrigue
By Chris Kanthan America’s foreign policy increasingly looks like the final scene from Scarface. After North Korea, Russia, China, Venezuela, Myanmar, Syria, Hezbollah, Palestine and... more »
As Syria Moves Toward Idlib, Potential For Clash With Turkey Becomes Real – Will Russia, NATO Be Involved?
By Brandon Turbeville After the defeat of ISIS and the liberation of Deir ez Zour, the Syrian military is now setting its sights on the... more »
Quarterback Tom Brady’s Holistic Lifestyle Includes No Electronics in the Bedroom. Supermodel Wife Doesn’t Allow Cell Phones Near the Bed
By B.N. Frank Last fall, New England Patriots Quarterback, Tom Brady, released a new book, The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained... more »
What Happens When Medicine Mismanages A Diagnosis?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Over the years of having been a healthcare professional/practitioner (currently retired); a consumer health researcher since the late 1970s whose ‘bailiwick’... more »
Premiums on Coins, Bars, and Rounds May Finally Have Bottomed
By Clint Siegner Gold and silver premiums have been following the demand for physical metal lower in recent months. As investor selling ticked up, popular... more »
Police State: Thousands of Americans’ Electronics Illegally Searched at Border
By Joe Jarvis Over 30,000 people had their electronic devices searched without probable cause or a warrant by Customs and Border Protection in 2017. This... more »
Russia Hints That The U.S. May Have Had A Role In Saturday's Drone Attack On A Russian Base In Syria
*CNN:* *Russia suggests US may have had role in attack on Russian bases in Syria* (CNN)The Russian government appeared to suggest Tuesday that the US military had a role in a recent attack on two Russian military bases in Syria, an attack that Russia said involved 13 armed drones, a notion immediately rejected by the Pentagon. The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement Monday saying that 10 "assault drones" had attempted to attack Khmeimim Air Base, the Russian military's primary air base in Syria. The statement said three additional drones had tried to attack the Russian... more »
The Yaquis People Forcefully Halted A Pipeline’s Construction: “Standing Rock Of Mexico”
*Markab Algedi* - Should communities be allowed to decide the fate of their environment? The post The Yaquis People Forcefully Halted A Pipeline’s Construction: “Standing Rock Of Mexico” appeared first on Waking Times.
California Court Stops State Pesticide Spraying Progam to Protect Public
A California court has halted a state program allowing pesticide spraying at schools, organic farms and backyards across California because of inadequate public disclosure of the chemicals’ harms. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s statewide “pest management” program required no site-specific analysis of risks before the application of 79 pesticides, including some known to […] The post California Court Stops State Pesticide Spraying Progam to Protect Public appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Are Essential Oils Poisonous to Cats?
Medical experts back a woman's warning that eucalyptus and other oils can be harmful toward felines.
Did Oprah Winfrey Say She Brought Young Women to Harvey Weinstein’s House?
A quote purportedly from the entertainment mogul appears to have been completely fabricated.
Energy & Environmental Newsletter: January 8, 2018
By John Droz, Jr. -- January 8, 2018 The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate M... more »
All Taxation Is Theft: Four Words To Understand The Republican Party
Besides the minimum taxes necessary to pay for national defense and basic law enforcement, the Republican Party treats all taxation as theft. The post All Taxation Is Theft: Four Words To Understand The Republican Party appeared first on Shadowproof.
Forecasters: Another major winter storm to pound US East coast -ETA Saturday
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: System likely to produce a layer cake from hell frozen over. Dr. Ryan Maue of weather.us has been watching the development of forecasts for a new major winter storm that is likely to pound the U.S. East Coast and Northeast/New England States Friday and Saturday. He writes: Tropical…
Al Gore’s ‘Inconvenient Freeze’
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Josh has something to say, or rather, draw, about the recent kerfuffle over Al Gore and Michael Mann’s beliefs as covered here on WUWT and in the Washington Times: Al Gore under fire for claiming icy storm is ‘exactly what we should expect from climate crisis’ Former vice…
Beauty may be only skin deep but mercury toxicity is systemic
The use of skin bleaching products to eliminate blemishes and achieve a lighter skin tone is increasingly popular in many parts of the world. Complex sociocultural and commercial forces prompt consumers (predominantly but not exclusively women) to believe that altering their skin tone with these products is not only desirable but fashionable. According to market researchers, the global market
Oregon sues Monsanto, alleges company knowingly sold toxic PCBs for decades
You can now add Oregon to the list of states suing Monsanto. RELATED STORY: Farmers in 10 States Sue Monsanto Over Dicamba Devastation Last week Thursday, Oregon filed a lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit Court, alleging that Monsanto has- for decades- been withholding information about the toxic effects of their products on humans, plants, and
So when Trump gets his physical on Friday there will be NO mental health evaluation. Let's file this under "not surprised."
Courtesy of The Daily Mail: *A White House spokesman said Monday that when President Donald Trump has his annual physical on Friday, a mental health evaluation won't be part of the routine. * *Spokesman Hogan Gidley swatted away the question with a curt 'no' as he briefed reporters aboard Air Force One. * *Trump, 71, will undergo a routine checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center near Washington, D.C. * *Gidley also defended Trump's description of himself as a 'stable genius,' saying the choice of words was a direct response to how reporters misunderstand him. * ... more »
Trump-Russia Dossier Senate Testimony Has Been Released By U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein
*CNBC:* *Senate Democrats just released full testimony on the Trump-Russia dossier. Here's what's in it* * Sen. Dianne Feinstein released the full transcript of Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpson's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee. * Simpson touched on a wide array of topics in the 312-page transcript, including President Trump's business ties and his tax history. * Democrats on the committee said they were not consulted ahead of a decision by Senate Republicans to issue a criminal referral against former British spy and Fusion GPS investigator Christopher Steele. Sen. ... more »
BANNON IS OUT, AND WE ALREADY HAVE THE STUPIDEST TAKE
Off with his head! Stephen K. Bannon is stepping down from his post as executive chairman of Breitbart News, the company announced Tuesday. Mr. Bannon’s departure, which was forced by a onetime financial patron, Rebekah Mercer, comes as Mr. Bannon remained unable to quell the furor over remarks attributed to him in a new book in which he questions President Trump’s mental fitness and disparages his elder son, Donald Trump Jr. And barely an hour or two after this was announced, we had this terrible take from Jon Healey of the *Los Angeles Times*: Having lost Breitbart as an outlet f... more »
Congressional Probe Finds Evidence of FBI Protecting Clinton in E-mail Investigation
[image: congressional-probe-finds-evidence-of-fbi-protecting-clinton-in-e-mail-investigation] Congressional investigators have turned up new information indicating that high-level FBI officials including ousted director James Comey decided ahead of time to exonerate Hillary Clinton of doing anything illegal in her use of an unsecured, unauthorized, private e-mail server and account to send and receive classified e-mails during her tenure as secretary of state. Not only that, but evidence indicates that the FBI buried facts regarding Clinton wrongdoing.
Trump Calls Aid to Pakistan “Foolish” and Rand Paul’s Bill to End That Aid a “Good Idea”
[image: trump-calls-aid-to-pakistan-foolish-and-rand-paul-s-bill-to-end-that-aid-a-good-idea] President Trump complained in a recent tweet that the United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years with no return.
Dennis Kucinich to Announce Ohio Governor Run
[image: undefined] Former Democratic US House of Representatives member from Ohio and two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is reported to be planning to announce next week his campaign for Ohio governor following his submitting paperwork with the state government on Monday to establish a campaign committee. Since Kucinich left the US House in January of 2013, there has been speculation that Kucinich may run for the Ohio governorship. In addition to serving eight terms in the US House from Ohio, Kucinich has held office in the state as a Cleveland City Council member, Cle... more »
Dennis Kucinich to Announce Ohio Governor Run
[image: undefined] Former Democratic US House of Representatives member from Ohio and two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is reported to be planning to announce next week his campaign for Ohio governor following his submitting paperwork with the state government on Monday to establish a campaign committee. Since Kucinich left the US House in January of 2013, there has been speculation that Kucinich may run for the Ohio governorship. In addition to serving eight terms in the US House from Ohio, Kucinich has held office in the state as a Cleveland City Council member, Cle... more »
Dennis Kucinich to Announce Ohio Governor Run
[image: undefined] Former Democratic US House of Representatives member from Ohio and two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is reported to be planning to announce next week his campaign for Ohio governor following his submitting paperwork with the state government on Monday to establish a campaign committee. Since Kucinich left the US House in January of 2013, there has been speculation that Kucinich may run for the Ohio governorship. In addition to serving eight terms in the US House from Ohio, Kucinich has held office in the state as a Cleveland City Council member, Cle... more »
Dennis Kucinich to Announce Ohio Governor Run
[image: undefined] Former Democratic US House of Representatives member from Ohio and two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is reported to be planning to announce next week his campaign for Ohio governor following his submitting paperwork with the state government on Monday to establish a campaign committee. Since Kucinich left the US House in January of 2013, there has been speculation that Kucinich may run for the Ohio governorship. In addition to serving eight terms in the US House from Ohio, Kucinich has held office in the state as a Cleveland City Council member, Cle... more »
Snowfall in the Sahara Desert?
The meteorological phenomenon is rare, but not unprecedented.
Three Former Presidents Mocked Trump on Twitter?
A satire site published doctored images that appeared to show former presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton mocking President Trump's tweet about winning the election on his "first try."
‘Chemotherapy Promotes Inflammation, Causes Cancer to Spread’ – Yet Another Study
*Christina Sarich* - Chemotherapy can cause cancer to spread. The post ‘Chemotherapy Promotes Inflammation, Causes Cancer to Spread’ – Yet Another Study appeared first on Waking Times.
Why You Must Reduce Your Exposure to EMF
*Dr. Mercola* - The most dangerous pollution affecting you is the invisible sea of EMFs your body swims in daily. The post Why You Must Reduce Your Exposure to EMF appeared first on Waking Times.
Indigenous Activists Occupy Washington State Capitol Lawn
Sitting in a tarpee erected outside the Capitol Building in the US state of Washington, seven Indigenous women and their supporters have vowed to stay put. They will stay until they are either arrested or politicians take action on climate change and native treaty rights. "We will be here as long as they let us be here," said Eva, a member of Santee Sioux Tribe. "Today, this is all we have left," she told Al Jazeera by phone. "We've been taken from and taken from." Eva, along with others from the indigenous community and their supporters, "occupied" the front lawn of the state c... more »
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cats with companions.
Downfall: The Demise of Steve Bannon
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, North America* [image: Political strategist Stephen Bannon speaks at a Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore campaign rally in Midland City, Alabama] Trump not only took out Bannon, but also seems to be morphing into a traditional Republican. When Steve Bannon left the White House last August, he declared, “I’m free. I’ve got my hands back on my weapons.” But his ouster at Breitbart, where Rebekah Mercer is said to have insisted on his departure, means that he is deprived of them once more, this time perhaps permanently. It’s a stunning and rapid fal... more »
BREAKING: Steve Bannon out at Breitbart
Steve Bannon, Executive Chairman of Breitbart News since 2012, and former campaign strategist to Donald Trump, has resigned, according to Breitbart's CEO, Larry Solov. More The post BREAKING: Steve Bannon out at Breitbart appeared first on The Duran .
CONFIRMED: North and South Korea engaged in talks for over 11 hours
11-hour long talks on first day in Panmunjom; chief negotiator for North says nukes not an issue with the South in these talks More The post CONFIRMED: North and South Korea engaged in talks for over 11 hours appeared first on The Duran.
Aquafina Bottled Water Does Not Freeze?
Dubious YouTube videos aside, there is nothing unique about Aquafina bottled water that prevents it from freezing.
Bannon to Exit Breitbart News Network After Break with Trump
Breitbart News Network announced that the former White House chief strategist is stepping down as chairman of the conservative news site.
Trump Boasts of ‘Record’ Market, But Only the Richest 10% of Americans Own 84% of All Stocks
[image: stock market]Although the stock market is at an all-time high, Americans owe more, save less, and are poorer than they have been in decades.
VP for Human Resources at Southern Placed on Leave Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
The Southern University System—the five-campus public university with campuses spread across the state of Louisiana—has placed its associate vice president for human resources on paid leave, pending an investigation into sexual assault allegations by a former employee, the university announced The action taken by Southern late last week, was elevated by virtue of it coming […]
Aligning Faith With Diversity
Messiah College, a small, liberal arts Christian school in Pennsylvania, has made diversity a priority.
Our Snowflake Press
Ah diddums, the *Daily Mail* is no longer to be sold by Virgin Trains. Please note that sentence. Sold, not *banned*. Yet going from a range of right wing rent-a-quoters, you'd think Branson were forcibly pressing *Mail* readers into clearing up the storm damage to his Caribbean island. According to Nigel Farage, "Banning things because you don’t like them solves nothing." And right you are, Nige. So your party's call to ban the burka then, was that just "bantz"? Did you not really mean it? Or was that the pathetic opportunism and hypocrisy that comes as freely to you as breathing ... more »
Showdown: Jeff Sessions’ Marijuana Memo vs Legalization Momentum and Public Support
[image: undefined] On Thursday, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum in the Department of Justice (DOJ) that many people are concerned will lead to a crackdown by the US government on people acting in compliance with state laws under which, in varying ways, the growth, distribution, sale, possession, and use of marijuana is legal. While the issuing of the memorandum is an important development, there are several reasons to expect that the public support for, and the momentum in favor of, marijuana legalization will overpower any potential US government e... more »
Korea Breakthrough Talks Today: Victory For Sports Diplomacy
Despite US Defense Secretary James Mattis' promises that North and South Korean talks today would be about only one subject, the Olympics, the North and South ended up after 12 hours of talks opening the door quite a bit wider between the two countries. In addition to the North sending a team to participate in the South Korean Winter Olympic games next month, the two countries agreed to continue meeting bilaterally in attempt to find ways to reduce military tension on the peninsula. President Trump has taken credit for the breakthrough talks taking place...does he have a point? Join ... more »
Time For Kevin de León, Not Another 6 Years For Dianne Feinstein
California state Senate president Kevin de León shot this video about Californians’ shared values about a year ago, when he was realizing Californians would be leading the resistance to Trump by moving forward with the policies progressives in the legislature had run on and were already committed to. On Sunday the *NY Times* featured de León, now the candidate taking on conservative Democrat Dianne Feinstein for the U.S. Senate seat she has grown old and less capable in, In Clash Between California and Trump, It’s One America Versus Another. Reporter Tim Arango focuses on the “gr... more »
A British Frigate Escorted Four Russian Warships Through The English Channel On Monday
*Daily Mail*: *Red alert: Royal Navy scrambles frigate to intercept FOUR Russian naval ships sailing through the English Channel* * HMS Westminster, which last month tested missile system, sent into Channel * It is escorting four Russian naval vessels through the Strait of Dover this week * Russian ships are returning to the Baltic after operations in the Middle East * Incident is the latest contact between the two forces in the English Channel Britain has scrambled a warship into the English Channel to escort four Russian naval vessels through the Strait of Dover. The Portsmouth... more »
Lakota Madonna Thunder Hawk Live from Palestine: Similarity in Indigenous Struggles
. Madonna Thunder Hawk photo by Dawn DeCora . Madonna Thunder Hawk, Cheyenne River Lakota, was at the Occupation of Alcatraz and Wounded Knee. She is a longtime member of the American Indian Movement. Madonna was among the elders at the resistance of Standing Rock camps to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Lakota Madonna Thunder Hawk Live from Palestine: Similarity in Indigenous Struggles
Interview With Kevin Gosztola: How The Trump Administration Plans To Prosecute Reality Winner
Kevin Gosztola discusses his plans for trial coverage of Reality Winner, the NSA contractor at the center of Donald Trump's first major leak prosecution. The post Interview With Kevin Gosztola: How The Trump Administration Plans To Prosecute Reality Winner appeared first on Shadowproof.
NUS ignore Jews?
The National Union of Students (NUS) missed out Judaism as an option in a survey question on students’ religions, just six months after the same omission was made on an earlier questionnaire. In both instances, a question about students’ religions gave the following options: “Buddhist”, “Christian”, “Hindu”, “Muslim”, “Sikh”, “Spiritual”, “Agnostic”, “Atheist”, “Any other religion or belief”, “Other”, and “Prefer not to say”. After the first omission in July, Shakira Martin, NUS president, said the situation would be dealt with. Strangely this has not been reported by the BBC, I w... more »
SHOCK VIDEO: Officers Step in to Stop Fellow Cop’s Attack On An Innocent Man
[image: video]Body camera footage released this week shows what happens when good cops step in and stop bad cops from senseless beating innocent people.
Iran MP: 3,700 People Arrested During Recent Protests
*CNN:* *3,700 people were arrested during Iran protests, lawmaker says* Roughly 3,700 people were arrested during recent anti-government protests in Iran, one of the country's lawmakers claimed on Tuesday. The number is far higher than the 450 people Iranian authorities previously said were detained. US officials had put the number held at 1,000. Tehran member of parliament Mahmoud Sadeghi said Tuesday that 3,700 people had been arrested, including 40 to 68 students, in six days of protests that broke out in late December. He added that "due to the fact that several security organ... more »
Did the Obama Foundation ‘Just Break Its First Federal Law’?
Reports that the former president's foundation is being investigated for racketeering are fake news.
Syria Accuses Israel Of Launching Air Strikes Near Damascus
*Al Jazeera:* *Syrian army: Israel launches air strikes near Damascus* Israeli launched a series of predawn air strikes then followed up with artillery fire on an army base near the capital Damascus, Syria's military said. The allegation wasn't denied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when questioned by reporters later on Tuesday. Israeli jets fired missiles at the Qutayfeh area northeast of Damascus from inside Lebanese airspace at 2:40am local time (0040 GMT), causing the Syrian army to retaliate and "hit one of its planes", the Syrian army said in a statement broad... more »
BREAKING: Ellen hosted Meryl and Tom!
*TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018Guess what they weren't asked:* Breaking! Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks guested with Ellen today. To watch one segment, click here. All three seemed to say that they were all in for Oprah. By our jaundiced metrics, Meryl was especially self-serving, as she has perhaps been of late. (She wants to hear from Ivanka and Melania? Has Harvey been writing her stuff?) At any rate, Meryl and Tom were on with Ellen. Guess what question they almost surely weren't asked? Guess what question they *won't be* asked? Actually, the unasked questions are two: *What did you ... more »
THE GOP CRAZY IS SELF-SUSTAINING
Of course he's running. The *Washington Examiner* reports: Republican Joe Arpaio, a close ally of President Trump and former sheriff known for his provocative approach to combatting illegal immigration, is running for Senate in Arizona. The 85-year-old Arpaio could shake up the late August Republican primary in a critical open-seat race to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. Trump pardoned Arpaio last summer, sparing the former sheriff jail time after he was convicted of ignoring a federal court order in a racial-profiling case. The polarizing yet iconic former Maricopa Count... more »
Christopher Steele alerted FBI to dossier because he worried Trump was being blackmailed
PDF of interview transcript available here: Christopher Steele alerted FBI to dossier because he worried Trump was being blackmailed
Joe Arpaio, recent recipient of a presidential pardon, will run for the Senate.
Courtesy of the Washington Examiner: *Republican Joe Arpaio, a close ally of President Trump and former sheriff known for his provocative approach to combatting illegal immigration, is running for Senate in Arizona. * *The 85-year-old Arpaio could shake up the late August Republican primary in a critical open-seat race to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. Trump pardoned Arpaio last summer, sparing the former sheriff jail time after he was convicted of ignoring a federal court order in a racial-profiling case. * *The polarizing yet iconic former Maricopa County sheriff, b... more »
Activists
'BBC Kim Ghattas' has a very large bee in her bonnet (h/t Monkey Brains). You may (or may not) recall that 'viral' video of the feisty Palestinian girl who repeatedly slapped and kicked a couple of Israeli soldiers late last year. The Israeli soldiers responded with admirable professionalism, taking it all on the chin and moving away to diffuse the situation. The girl was arrested later. In such a conflict, people take sides. For some, the video showed the bravery of the Palestinian girl. For others it showed the admirable professionalism of the Israeli army. It's possible to ... more »
Was Oprah Pictured Kissing Harvey Weinstein on the Cheek?
A photograph showing Oprah offering Harvey Weinstein a peck on the cheek is real; it was taken in 2014 at the Critics' Choice movie awards.
Half Of Women In STEM Have Experienced Gender Discrimination
A new Pew Research Center survey examining people’s experiences in the workplace and perceptions of fair treatment for women provides just the results you would guess; half of women say they have been subjected to gender discrimination. The survey was 4,914 U.S. adults was conducted from July 11 to Aug. 10, 2017 and included 2,344 workers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs. read more
Monsanto chief nets massive pay raise that puts his salary on par with Wall Street’s top CEOs
The Monsanto Company has had yet another turbulent year, spent defending its controversial herbicide glyphosate and moving to stop proposed bans on its destructive farm chemical dicamba among other projects. RELATED STORY: The EPA’s Inspector General is probing whether an agency staffer colluded with Monsanto Dicamba use has led to the destruction of over three
Go organic
By Dr. Mercola Many people want to lead a healthier lifestyle but aren’t sure where to start. In the realm of diet, in fact, most Americans (52 percent) believe it’s easier to calculate their income taxes than figure out what to eat to stay healthy. It shouldn’t feel this hard, which is why I want to
13% of Americans take antidepressants
According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, data from 2011 to 2014- the most recent available- shows that almost 13% of people 12 and older are currently taking an antidepressant. Sadly, usage shows no signs of waning. RELATED STORY: This diet is scientifically proven to massively increase the risk of
Are Presidents Required to Pass a Mental Health Test?
Why Candidates for the Highest Office Should Undergo a Psychological Evaluation. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has identified two people he’s nominate to the U.S. Supreme Court if elected. Tom Pennington Presidents are not required to pass mental health … Continue reading →
What Is America's Mission Now?
[image: what-is-america-s-mission-now] Informing Iran, "The U.S. is watching what you do," Amb. Nikki Haley called an emergency meeting Friday of the Security Council regarding the riots in Iran. The session left her and us looking ridiculous.
Oprah for President? Really? It’s No Joke
[image: oprah-for-president-really-its-no-joke] It's a case of truth being stranger than fiction: After Oprah Winfrey’s Sunday speech at the Golden Globe awards, there’s serious talk about her running for the White House.
What Constitutes a Constitutional Crisis?
[image: american-principles] In scandal-ridden Washington, every crisis is a mortal threat to our constitutional order, or so the hysteria mongers in the mainstream news media would have us believe.
Credit Card Debt Hits $1 Trillion, Raising Alarms
[image: credit-card-debt-hits-1-trillion-raising-alarms] Increasing credit card debt, managed prudently, may be more reflective of a growing and increasingly vibrant economy rather than a warning signal.
University of Missouri Officials Still Push for Diversity
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — University of Missouri officials say the Columbia campus still has a ways to go in hiring diverse faculty despite recent improvement. The Columbia Missourian reports that System President Mun Choi and University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright spoke Monday at a hearing of the Missouri House Special Committee on Urban Issues. […]
Campus Sued Over Security Cost for White Nationalist’s Visit
CINCINNATI — White nationalist Richard Spencer’s campus tour organizer is suing the University of Cincinnati’s president, saying the school wouldn’t rent space for Spencer to speak on campus unless a nearly $11,000 security fee was paid. An attorney for Spencer and tour organizer Cameron Padgett said requiring such payment because a speaker is controversial or […]
Jan. 09: Have you done your bit to starve a child in Yemen?
There are days when writing a blog makes me feel ill. This is one of them. https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1142&bih=891&ei=BLtTWtHcLYeXmwH90qrQDA&q=yemen+starvation&oq=yemen+starvation&gs_l=img.1.0.0l3j0i24k1l3.6098.9580.0.16718.19.14.0.5.5.0.108.1117.3j8.11.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..3.16.1127.0..0i30k1j0i8i30k1.0.OX_KaIubJN0 Children in Yemen are dying at the rate of hundreds a day of starvation and cholera. Add the dying adults and it comes to thousands a day. In the end, the count will be millions. The death rate is no accident. This has been staged by Saudi A... more »
New study reveals strong El Niño events cause large changes in Antarctic ice shelves
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Antarctica [credit: Wikipedia] Some parts of the media may try to give a different impression, but El Niño/La Niña events are natural phenomena with a range of consequences. A new study published Jan. 8 in the journal Nature Geoscience reveals that strong El Niño events can cause significant ice…
President Trump Will Attend The World Economic Forum in Davos Later This Month
*Politico*:* Trump to attend elite annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland* President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, later this month, the White House announced on Tuesday. “The President welcomes opportunities to advance his America First agenda with world leaders," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement. "At this year’s World Economic Forum, the President looks forward to promoting his policies to strengthen American businesses, American industries, and American workers.” Chief executives and world leaders ... more »
North and South Korea Have a Breakthrough. What Next?
*Joseph Cirincione* *Security, Asia* [image: Ri Son Gwon shakes hands with South Korean counterpart Cho Myoung-gyon after their meeting at the truce village of Panmunjom, January 9, 2018. Reuters/Korea Pool] The talks represent a welcome step back from the nuclear brink. On Tuesday, for the first time in two years, North and South Korea held high-level talks in the Demilitarized Zone. The main subject was North Korea’s participation in next month’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea (February 9–25), but the implications for a broader dialogue were obvious. While hawkis... more »
Park Bench Café #9 - Penalty Box Edition
*Vancouver Canucks* *Daniel Sedin in Penalty Box* Ed(itor), my blogging partner on this feature called Park Bench Café, has subtitled this episode "Penalty Box Edition". As you read through the various submissions, you will see the appropriateness of this subtitle. I have selected a photo of one of our Vancouver Canucks, Daniel Sedin, sitting in a real hockey penalty box. I don't know of any other sport that has an actual penalty box. Sedin certainly deserves to be portrayed, as the Canucks have a dismal record so far this year and might even be sitting at the bottom of the NHL... more »
Michael Wolff admits he DID NOT interview any Trump Cabinet members for ‘Fire & Fury’ (Video)
Michael Wolff did not interview VP Pence or any cabinet members for his book. More The post Michael Wolff admits he DID NOT interview any Trump Cabinet members for ‘Fire & Fury’ (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
WATCH: State Rep Says Weed Should Be Illegal Because It Makes Black People Crazy
[image: marijuana]A Kansas lawmaker is under fire this week after channeling the 1930's mentality on marijuana and claiming blacks are more susceptible to it.
Syrian Army ignores Turkey’s disapproval to capture another town in Idlib – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The Turkish regime summoned the Russian and Iranian ambassadors this evening to complan about the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) recent advances in the Idlib Governorate. According to the Turkish regime, the Syrian Army’s advances are a violation of the de-escalation agreement, despite the fact that they are against the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
At least 12 civilians killed in latest Saudi attack in western Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 P.M.) – At least a dozen civilians were killed in western Yemen tonight after the Saudi Coalition bombed the Ta’iz Governorate. According to Yemen’s Saba News Agency, the Saudi Coalition bombed a row of trucks that were filed with coal inside the Hais District of Tai’z tonight, killing a dozen people in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Turkish regime summons Iranian, Russian ambassadors after Syrian Army gains in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The Turkish regime summoned the Iranian and Russian ambassadors this evening, following the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) significant gains in the Idlib Governorate. According to Turkish state media, the Turkish regime summoned the ambassadors in order to report that the Syrian Army’s gains were a breach of the de-escalation agreement. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Recording of Netanyahu son’s gas deal remarks leaked amid corruption scandal
An Israeli news network has released the audio track of the alleged conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son and his friend outside a strip club, in which the young man drunkenly touts his father promoting a hefty gas deal in 2015. The Channel 2 News’ audio leak features what the television channel says are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Islamist rebels fire several missiles into densely populated areas of Damascus, 4 civilians killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – For the second day in a row, the Islamist rebels fired several missiles into the densely populated districts of Damascus City, killing and wounding many civilians in the process. According to Damascus Now, at least four civilians were killed and sixteen more were wounded this afternoon when a number of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan announces Turkey will attack Kurdish enclave in northern Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey will continue the Euphrates Shield operation in Syria’s Afrin and Manbij regions, during a speech in Ankara, Tuesday. “It is now time to breakdown the planned construction of the corridor of terror by a separatist organisation along the Syrian border. We will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US spy aircraft flew between Russian bases in Syria during drone attack – MoD
The Russian military in Syria has disrupted a massive attack with the use of battle drones on its facilities in the country on January 6, intercepting six and shooting down seven more UAVs launched by militants. The US Navy’s Boeing P-8 Poseidon was on a patrol mission in the area between the Russian Hmeimim airbase […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Last phase of Beit Jinn reconciliation agreement completed (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 P.M.) – The last phase of the Beit Jinn reconciliation agreement was completed, today, after both government and rebel delegations met to declare the end of hostilities in this area. According to a military report from southwest Syria, the Syrian government and rebel delegations met with Russian officers in Beit Jinn this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
UN agency urges Israel to stop forced relocation of African refugees
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, urged Israel on Tuesday to stop forcibly relocating African refugees because of the different kinds of abuse they suffer on their way back to Europe. “UNHCR is again appealing to Israel to halt its policy of relocating Eritreans and Sudanese to sub-Saharan Africa. This is after some 80 cases were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army derails Islamist offensive on strategic vehicle base (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – The Islamist rebels launched a big assault on the strategic vehicle management base in eastern Damascus, yesterday, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at the eastern flank of the military installation. Led by Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham and Faylaq Al-Rahman from the Madera axis, the Islamist rebels stormed the technical […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Is There A Way Back For Men Who Made Women Uncomfortable?
Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach is an old friend. “The Liberal Lion” of the legislature, when he decided to run for Congress against Pat Meehan (PA-07) last year, he quickly became the front-runner in a crowded Democratic primary field. And then he got caught up in the #MeToo movement. He wasn’t accused of raping anyone or feeling up anyone or using his office inappropriaterly to pressure women to have sex with him or anything like that. But the accusations of making women uncomfortable with his ribald humor caused the Democratic establishment-- who never liked him anyway--... more »
Did Mitch McConnell Blow Off President Trump to Get a Haircut?
Senator McConnell's office denied an anecdote in "Fire and Fury" supposedly illustrating the low point in Trump and McConnell's working relationship.
Steve Bannon's Done - But It's Way Too Late
[image: undefined] Good riddance to Steve Bannon. The last thing America needed was a conservative/populist/statist alternative to the Welfare State/Warfare State/Bailout State status quo. Yet what Bannonism boiled down to was essentially acquiescence to the latter -- even as it drove politicization deeper into the sphere of culture, communications and commerce. Stated differently, the heavy hand of the Imperial City in traditional domestic, foreign and financial matters was already bad enough: Bannonism just gave a thin veneer of ersatz nationalism to what was otherwise the Donal... more »
Justice Denied: The Government Is Not Going to Save Us
[image: undefined] “The warlords of history are still kicking our heads in, and no one, not our fathers, not our Gods, is coming to save us.”— Journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled: it will not hear the case of *Young v. Borders*. Despite the fact that a 26-year-old man was gunned down by police who banged on the wrong door at 1:30 am, failed to identify themselves as police, and then repeatedly shot and killed the innocent homeowner who answered the door while holding a gun in self-defense, the justices of the high court refused to intervene to address pol... more »
WATCH: Cops Slam 9mo Pregnant Woman Down, Kneel On Her—Dept Says ‘Justified’
[image: pregnant]Ohio police officers will face no consequences after being seen on video allegedly throwing a pregnant woman to the ground and kneeling on her.
Gov’t Forcing Couple to Tear Down Amazing Treehouse On Their Property—Or Else
[image: treehouse]A Florida couple has spent almost $200,000 trying to keep their $30,000 treehouse from being torn down, now the state plans to crush them.
"A Dubious Patriotism: On Accommodating Reality"
*"A Dubious Patriotism: On Accommodating Reality"* by Fred Reed "Methinks that, for the good of the country, it is time that the “Alt-Right,” those bitterly hostile to our Latin-America population, stop and think. There is a difference between opposing further immigration, a good idea, and constantly attacking American citizens. Many good reasons existed for preventing massive immigration from the south. But it happened. Some forty-five million legal Hispanics (whatever exactly the word means) are now in America, mostly citizens. They show no signs of leaving. They cannot be depo... more »
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