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Crypto Revolution: AZ Senate Passes Bill Officially Recognizing Bitcoin as Money
[image: money] A revolutionary bill has just passed the Arizona Senate that will officially recognize bitcoin, litecoin, and other cryptocurrencies as money by accepting them as payment for income tax. The post Crypto Revolution: AZ Senate Passes Bill Officially Recognizing Bitcoin as Money appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Lions eat suspected poacher near the Kruger National Park in South Africa
His screams for help raised the alarm but the lions quickly killed the man and devoured most of his body before being chased off. “It seems the victim was poaching in the game park when he was attacked and killed by lions,” Limpopo police spokesman Moatshe Ngoepe told the AFP. “They ate his body, nearly all of it, and just left his head and some remains.” “A scream was heard and the lions were scattered by the sound of gunshots but it was too late to do anything for him. He was eaten,” a local worker is reported as saying. Officers found a rifle and ammunition next to the body at... more »
"The End of Geopolitics Requires a New Understanding of Mankind"
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Glass-Steagall Video of 8N94Lpm_Ef8 LaRouchePAC Monday Update Helga Zepp-LaRouche, Entire speech to first class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9fTLgenr0I Class Series signup and registration. http://lpac.co/np2018
Acoma Pueblo Petuuche Gilbert 'Kaweshti Sacred Mount Taylor' Video in English/French
. Petuuche Gilbert, Acoma Pueblo "Kaweshti" par Petuuche Gilbert, Acoma from Christine Prat on Vimeo. Acoma Pueblo Petuuche Gilbert 'Kaweshti' Sacred Mount Taylor' Video in English/French Video interview and French translation by Christine Prat Watch above or at: https://vimeo.com/254939720 Petuuche Gilbert, Acoma Pueblo, speaks of the sacredness of Mount Taylor, and how Spanish
Doofus Of The Day #997
Today's award goes to the members of the Missouri state legislature who sponsored and/or support this proposed bill. A bill pending in the state House would designate July 7 as Missouri Sliced Bread Day. Supporters say the day is needed to promote tourism in the northern Missouri city of Chillicothe, where the first commercially sliced bread was sold on July 7, 1928. There's more at the link. "Sliced Bread Day"??? *Really???* What's next - "Disposable Diaper Day"? "Breakfast Cereal Day"? "Pre-Toasted Coffee Beans Day" (in honor of the Arbuckle brothers, of course)? Why can't... more »
Pakistan Taliban Deputy Leader Mehsud Killed In U.S. Drone Strike
Sajna Mehsud. Image from the TTP’s statement that announced his death. *Long War Journal:* *Pakistani Taliban confirms US killed deputy emir in North Waziristan drone strike* The TPP announced Sajna’s death in a statement released on its official Telegram account. According to the TTP, Sajna was killed in a drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal agency of North Waziristan on Feb. 8. The TTP statement cleared up a discrepancy from the initial reporting of his death. Pakistani officials claimed that Sajna was killed in a US strike in the Bermal district in Afghanistan’s eastern province o... more »
Afghanistan Purges Mujahdeen And Soviet-era Army Generals
Seventy three Afghan Army officers graduated from the Afghan Army Command and Staff College’s Command and General Staff College course. The mission is to provide professional military education for First Lieutenants to Major Generals (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison) *Al Jazeera*:* Kabul purges Mujahdeen and Soviet-era army generals* A major shakeup at the top level in the Afghan army amid a resilient Taliban revolt has caused shockwaves in the war-stricken country. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani directed the retirement of more than 160 Afghan National Army (ANA) g... more »
Police Dept. Now Having Parents Label Their Autistic Kids So Cops Don’t Kill Them
[image: sticker] Instead of teaching their officers how to determine if a person suffers from cognitive conditions, one police department is putting the burden on the families to attach a sticker to their loved one's car letting police know that they are autistic. The post Police Dept. Now Having Parents Label Their Autistic Kids So Cops Don’t Kill Them appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
New Federal Bill Targets Patriot Groups and Citizen Militias as Domestic Terrorists
[image: patriot] An ominous new bill is targeting millions of peaceful Americans who identify with being a patriot by lumping them in with extremely rare violent hate groups. The post New Federal Bill Targets Patriot Groups and Citizen Militias as Domestic Terrorists appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Do you want to see a Trump supporter crying his eyes out while being sentenced to prison for terrorizing a black child's birthday party? Of course you do.
Courtesy of Nova Magazine: *Trump supporter has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for making “terroristic threats.” But now Jose Ismael Torres is hoping to get out. * *The racist and others associated with a pro-Confederate “Protect the Flag” group were caught on video disrupting a black child’s birthday party in Georgia. The incident occurred shortly after the massacre of nine black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015. * *Their taunts led to a confrontation with the family holding the party and Torres was accused of threatening to kill them with a gun. * *“Many... more »
UnPacked Shorts – Beer and automation
In this UnPacked short, Peter Franklin is joined by Charlotte Pickles and Nigel Cameron to discuss how beer can solve the problem of automation. Read the UnPacked text behind the short here. The post UnPacked Shorts – Beer and automation appeared first on UnHerd.
If Barclays bankers aren’t “too big to jail”, what about the rest?
Today, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced it has charged Barclays Bank with “unlawful financial assistance”. The charges relate to a loan made to Qatar, worth $3 billion, which the SFO allege was used to buy shares in Barclays. The loan was part of a wider deal to finance the bank and avoid a taxpayer […] The post If Barclays bankers aren’t “too big to jail”, what about the rest? appeared first on UnHerd.
UN indoctrination at WUF9
No one's solutions at the UN conference in Kuala Lumpur appear to include free markets, individual liberty or natinal sovereignty. These are the wellsprings of the kind of prosperity that is truly sustainable. The UN has it backwards.
US Feels Uneasy About Inter-Korean Amity
[image: undefined] The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has upset all doomsday predictions that once the Winter Olympics Games are over, the tensions on the Korean peninsula would reappear. Kim’s invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang can be regarded as a "game changer." Moon has been non-committal, saying conditions need to be created first. The important thing is that Moon neither accepted Kim’s invitation nor declined. As a senior South Korean official put it, Moon has “practically accepted” the invitation. Thereby hangs a tale. Left to himself Moon may wan... more »
E-Verify Threatens Us All
[image: undefined] In addition to funding for a border wall and other border security measures, immigration hardliners are sure to push to include mandatory E-Verify in any immigration legislation considered by Congress. E-Verify is a (currently) voluntary program where businesses check job applicants’ Social Security numbers and other Information — potentially including “biometric” identifiers like fingerprints — against information stored in a federal database to determine if the job applicants are legally in the United States. Imagine how much time would be diverted from serving... more »
What led to the intense confrontation between Syria and Israel this past weekend?
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – Syria and Israel were involved in a fierce air battle this past weekend that resulted in the destruction of an IAF F-16 and several Syrian military buildings in Damascus and Homs. While these events took place on February 10th, the first confrontation actually took place two days prior when the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanon will defend its territory from Israeli aggression: Aoun
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – Lebanese President Michel ‘Aoun conducted an interview with Egypt’s ON Live, Monday, in order to discuss a number of topics affecting the country. The primary focus of the interview, however, was his latest meeting with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Saad Hariri in regards to the recent […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Sorry America: Russia calls on BRICS members to invest in post-war Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Russian Federation has invited its partners in the BRICS coalition to invest in post-war Syria, as the country begins its massive reconstruction process. “According to Syrian estimates, losses in the real sector of the economy topped $75 billion,” Syrian Ambassador to Russia, Alexander Kinshchak., told TASS news agency on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Alleged video of Israeli anti-missile defense system arriving to Syrian border
According to the recent reports from the Jerusalem Post newspaper, the Israel Defense Forces have deployed anti-missile systems along the country’s border with Syria after the downing of their F-16. However, this report has not yet been confirmed by the IDF. The video, circulating on the internet, allegedly shows Israeli trucks delivering parts of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Graphic: Militant ranks annihilated by 4 major assassination attacks across Idlib during day of chaos (video, pictures)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – In a day of utter chaos across rebel-held areas of Idlib province, some four major assassination attacks – all carried out by an unidentified party (or parties) – have taken place against militant commanders and fighters. The attacks have served to leave the ranks of Syrian insurgent forces in tatters. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kurdish YPG fighters down Turkish reconnaissance plane in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:35 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) downed a Turkish reconnaissance aircraft that was seen flying over the Afrin region of Aleppo on Monday. According to the YPG’s official media wing, the Turkish reconnaissance plane was identified as a Bayraktar Tactical UAS drone, which was manufactured in Turkey. The Bayraktar Tactical […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army unleashes major offensive against militants in Rastan pocket on Homs-Hama border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:48 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army and allied paramilitaries have launched a new offensive operation against armed rebel groups in a large militant enclave straddling the provincial border of Homs and Hama. Moments ago, military-affiliated sources reported that that the Syrian Army and its allies kick-off a new offensive against militant forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Pictures: Kurdish forces blown away in east Syria after double ISIS car bomb attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:25 P.M.) – US-led Syrian Kurdish forces have suffered a major blow to their ranks in eastern Syria after taking direct hits from two Islamic State car bomb attacks that were directed against them at a key fortress village. For close to two months now, US-backed forces in eastern Syria have been attempting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
EU deeply worried about military escalation at Syrian-Israeli border – official
The European Union is deeply concerned with the military escalation in Syria amid Israel’s strikes and urges the sides to show restraint, European External Action Service’s (EEAS) spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic said Monday. “The military escalation throughout Syria, including the events we have seen on the Israeli border over the weekend, is deeply worrying. It could […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
The Curious Case of the Growing Island Nation
[image: the-curious-case-of-the-growing-island-nation] The tiny island nation of Tuvalu, once thought to be a certain casualty of rising oceans owing to global warming, is actually growing larger, according to a study by the University of Auckland.
Crude Oil Prices Fall Below $60, Traders Expect $55 or Lower
[image: crude-oil-prices-fall-below-60-traders-expect-55-or-lower] *The New American* is not in the habit of making predictions, but these two are a slam-dunk: lower gas prices, and further fading away of OPEC's influence over them.
Unaccountable CFPB Ruled Constitutional; Spends Millions on Office Makeovers
[image: unaccountable-cfpb-ruled-constitutional-spends-millions-on-office-makeovers] The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) acts as if it is beyond the oversight of the people and the president.
Scientists Warn of Sun Conditions Similar to the Little Ice Age
[image: scientists-warn-of-sun-conditions-similar-to-the-little-ice-age] A recent study predicts the sun will go through a “grand minimum” solar cycle by 2050 that will be even worse than the Maunder Minimum of the 17th century, which may have ushered in a period known as the Little Ice Age.
Vitriolic SJWs' hatred towards The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is approaching the end of the 11th season which is rather impressive. To mention an example, the January 11th, 2018 episode was watched by over 21 million U.S. viewers. That's actually a higher number than a few years ago. I keep on watching it and I am still highly entertained and enriched most of the time. Of course the concept is no longer too new, some twists have to be somewhat repetitive, and the interactions must resemble *Friends* and similar generic shows more than they did in the first seasons. But it's still an extremely gentle and realistic sitcom abo... more »
Electricity from Plants — An Off-the-Grid Way of Lighting Your Room, a Street, a Park
*Prometheus, bringer of fire, was punished for the crime of rendering less the sum of human wretchedness (Byron). Can we replace his gift with another? Or will we let the fire we burn, burn us?* *by Gaius Publius* *In the beginning, before we emerged into civilization, we were given fire as a source of energy — all we had to do was light it. Now at the other end of our civilized life, we have all the fire we want — all we have to do is not light it.* People are generally pessimistic about the chance our species will escape unscathed the gift of fire that we now so greatly overus... more »
Constitutional And Religious Objections To AMI Smart Meters And Vaccines
By Catherine J. Frompovich A California judge ruled February 5, 2018 that a baker does not have to supply a wedding cake to a lesbian... more »
The Nunes Memo Uproar–What Does It Really Have To Do With Us?
By Janet Phelan There is another war taking place on Mount Olympus. Every day, more reports of thunder from lightning bolts hurled between factions of... more »
Oxfam Exploited Disaster Victims for Sex in Haiti & Chad
*No better then the Useless Nations.* *But hey giv'em your money cause they're helping.... (themselves to exploit those already heavily down & out)* *Oxfam Prostitution Scandal* The Times of London report, published Thursday, accused Oxfam’s then-director in Haiti, along with other workers, of running an illegal makeshift brothel after a massive quake devastated the country. Oxfam has admitted to at least some of the wrongdoings alleged in the report, and promised an internal review and overhaul. “We are ashamed of what happened,” the organization's chair wrote in a statement Sunday... more »
Egyptian Government Formally Denounce Wide Spread Rumours That Palestinians Are About to be Expelled into North Sinai. The Coming Fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14
Never believe a rumour until it is officially denied. Someone is LYING. I don’t think it is people like me. The Egyptian government has been treating their own citizens in North Sinai, worse than terrorists. They have been demolishing thousands of homes and forcefully expelling Egyptians from North Sinai. Why? See: – * Ex-Egypt Envoy: […]
The Heads of My Enemies Floating Down The River Ganges
Is George Webb a TimeLord? Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
The Dying Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor
*Dylan Charles* - Eagles and condors are dying off, the result of agricultural poisoning.
The pumped hydro storage potential of the Great Lakes
From Euan Mearns’ Energy Matters: The pumped hydro storage potential of the Great Lakes Posted on February 12, 2018 by Roger Andrews The potential energy contained in the waters of the Great Lakes amounts to approximately six thousand terawatt hours, enough to supply the US and Canada with electricity for an entire year were the […]
Boeing Is Working on a Mach-5 Spy Plane
*David Axe* *Security, North America* The Valkyerie II could compete with Lockheed's SR-72. In early January 2018, Boeing announced it’s developing a concept for a hypersonic reconnaissance and strike drone that could compete with Lockheed’s own SR-72. Both Boeing’s “Valkyrie II”concept and Lockheed’s “Son of Blackbird” could be capable of cruising at speeds exceeding Mach 5, potentially allowing them to evade all but the most sophisticated enemy defenses. Since Boeing officials revealed the Valkyrie II concept at a Florida trade show, details of the possible design have appeare... more »
Revealed: The Army and Air Force Are Working on New War Plans for the Future
*Kris Osborn* *Security, North America* The U.S. Army and Air Force are teaming up with a series of new Wargames to develop new cross-domain warfare doctrine. The Army and the Air Force are launching a new, collaborative war-gaming operation to assess future combat scenarios and, ultimately, co-author a new inter-service cross-domain combat doctrine. The concept of cross-domain fires, something inspiring fast-growing attention at the Pentagon, is grounded in the premise that future war challenges will require air, land, sea, space and cyberspace synergies to a much greater exten... more »
Back to the Future: The Potential of Great-Power Conflict
*Gabriel Glickman* *Security, Asia* [image: Anti-tank missiles are displayed during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China] “We are facing global disorder, characterized by decline in the long-standing rules-based international order.” The world is going backwards into the future—the latest evidence being the new National Defense Strategy (NDS), which anticipates a possible great-power transition from the United States to China. There are two components of the new release: one is an unclassified synopsis that is eleven pag... more »
South African President Jacob Zuma Will Be Told To Resign Today Or Face Impeachment
*The Guardian*: *ANC expected to order Zuma to resign or face no-confidence vote* *Special meeting convened after talks between president and Cyril Ramaphosa failed* The executive body of South Africa’s ruling party is expected to order Jacob Zuma to resign as president on Monday or face a no-confidence vote in parliament that he would almost certainly lose. A special meeting of the African National Congress’s national executive committee was convened when it became clear that nearly five days of talks between Zuma and the deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa, who took over the le... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 12
1960 Cleric Muhsin al-Hakim issued fatwa against joining the Communist Party 1974 Iran-Iraq border dispute discussed at UN after firefight killed more than 50 1974 UN got Iran and Iraq to agree to talks to resolve border dispute 1979 Iraq recognized the new revolutionary government in Iran 1984 Iraq launched missiles and air strikes on Dezful, Iran leaving 105 casualties during war of cities 1986 Iraq counter attacked to retake Fao from Iranians 1987 Iran started Op Fatah 4 attacking Kurdistan 1988 Saudi King Fahd called Saddam worried about Iran’s new Basra offensive 1... more »
City Fines Landlord $2 Million Because They Offered Homeless & Disabled Veterans Cheap Rent
[image: veterans] Dozens of poor and disabled veterans could soon be homeless thanks to a city's red tape war declaring their homes unfit because they don't have the proper paperwork. The post City Fines Landlord $2 Million Because They Offered Homeless & Disabled Veterans Cheap Rent appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Rebuilding Iraq Will Cost $90 Billion
*Reuters:* *Iraq says reconstruction after war on Islamic State to cost $88 billion* KUWAIT (Reuters) - Rebuilding Iraq after three years of war with Islamic State will cost more than $88 billion, with housing a particularly urgent priority, Iraqi officials told an international donors’ conference on Monday. Donors and investors have gathered in Kuwait this week to discuss efforts to rebuild Iraq’s economy and infrastructure as it emerges from a devastating conflict with the hardline militants who seized almost a third of the country. Iraq declared victory over Islamic State in... more »
Who are the “Butchers of Dresden”
In the history of the world, there are many actors who deserved a title of “Butcher”. During the 1945 Dresden Massacre were killed more people than in Hiroshima case from August 1945. The post Who are the “Butchers of Dresden” appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
“Yet Another Year of Magical Thinking”
*“Yet Another Year of Magical Thinking”* by James Howard Kunstler “A peculiar feature of the human condition is that a society in distress will call forth intellectual witch-doctors to put on a colorful show that distracts the supposedly thinking class from the insoluble quandaries that portend serious trouble ahead. This feature is on display these days in the person of freelance space pioneer Elon Musk. He intends to establish a human colony on Mars of one million people by 2040. Musk, who is also developer of the Tesla line of electric cars and businesses that make solar-electri... more »
Donald Trump is even being mocked at the Olympics.
Sorry #Trump @POTUS The Netherlands First - Second and Thirth!! #Olympics #Iceskating pic.twitter.com/KqUbBB3jE5 — Jeantin Boltjes (@jeantinb) February 10, 2018 Courtesy of Yes Plz: *President Donald Trump pushed, clawed, and bullied his way into office on an “America First” platform. At first listen that sounds okay—“yeah, America is great, we should take of ourselves.” But it’s really just a more euphemistic way of saying “Make America Great Again,” of which the second, unstated part is, “at the expense of everyone else.”* *There was bound to be some razzing of Trump by other ... more »
A side of President Trump that doesn't receive enough attention
The mainstream media don't talk about it much, but President Trump - long before his election to his present office, and after it as well - has helped a great many people on a personal basis, never making a fuss about it or seeking publicity. The latest episode *has,* however, been noticed - and I think that's a good thing. Bouvet’s son, Shane Bouvet, worked with Trump’s presidential campaign in 2016 by day while holding down a job as a delivery man by night. The Republican reportedly met with president-elect Trump the night before the inauguration and shared his father’s health a... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Paul Krugman reminds us of the fraud that is right-wing bleating about deficits: There have been many “news analysis” pieces asking why Republicans have changed their views on deficit spending. But let’s be serious: Their views haven’t changed at all. They never really cared about debt and deficits; it was a fraud all along. All that has changed is the fact that a Republican now sits in the White House. How do we know Republicans were never sincere about the deficit? It was obvious, even at the time, to anyone who looked at their fiscal ... more »
"Roadkill Headlines”
*"Roadkill Headlines”* by Bill Bonner "Let’s begin by feasting, like a vulture (many thanks to the Dear Reader who suggested it in today’s mailbag), on this morning’s roadkill headlines: Bloomberg: ‘Government Shutdown Begins’ CNBC: ‘Dow Closes Down 1,030 Points’ The New York Times: ‘Republicans Learn to Love Deficit Spending’ CNN: ‘Rand Paul Calls Out Hypocrisy of GOP Deficit Hike’ *Headlines of the future: *As for the stock plunge, the mainstream press is coming around to our point of view: interest rates are going up; stocks are going down. Reports Bloomberg: ‘U.S. stocks plung... more »
You Can't Blame The Little Guy
The recent roller coaster ride on the stock market is a reminder, Tom Walkom writes, that the economy is fundamentally unsound. There are several reasons for the shakes and quakes: First, income inequality persists. It affects not only the developing world but so-called advanced economies, such as Canada and the U.S. As economist Andrew Jackson has pointed out in the Globe and Mail, census data shows that the gap between Canada’s top 10 per cent and the middle class continues to widen. This is not just a moral problem. It is a practical one. Economies prosper when the broad middl... more »
Message from Okinawa peace leader - please sign the petition
*Hirosi leading the singing outside US Marine base Camp Schwab in Okinawa where a 13-year daily protest continues against base expansion that will destroy pristine Oura Bay* Dear Members of the Coalition Against U.S. Foreign Military Bases, I am Hiroji Yamashiro, the Chairman of the Okinawa Peace Action Center. As a result of my involvement in the protest movement opposing new U.S. military base construction in Henoko and Takae in Okinawa, I was arrested and detained by the Japanese police and am in the middle of a legal battle right now. On February 6, the two major local news... more »
State Department Offers $600K to Study Gender Identity in Kenya
[image: state-department-offers-600k-to-study-gender-identity-in-kenya] The U.S. State Department is offering a grant of nearly $600,000 to study gender roles in Kenya so as to prevent radicalization.
Down Syndrome Child Named Gerber “Spokesbaby of the Year”
[image: down-syndrome-child-named-gerber-spokesbaby-of-the-year] The Gerber baby food company has announced its “Spokesbaby” for 2018: an 18-month-old delightful baby boy with Down Syndrome.
Mohawk Nation News 'Stop Killing Our Children'
'Stop Killing Our Children' MNN. Feb. 9, 2018. Today the murderers of two of our children, Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie, are standing trial before their peers. Read article at Mohawk Nation News: http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2018/02/09/stop-killing-our-children/
In 1918 We Faced the Flu Pandemic. Today, We’re Still Fighting the War.
1918: The War We Lost In 1918, the United States fought two wars. One it lost, and one it won. You may have learned about World War I in history class, or even from your relatives. As a member of … Continue reading →
Politicians and Innovators Agree: It’s Impossible to Govern AI
This weekend, Futurism got exclusive access to a closed-door roundtable on the global governance of AI. The event was organized by the AI Initiative from the Future Society at Harvard Kennedy and H.E. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s Minister … Continue reading →
Yesterday, World Leaders Gathered at a Secretive Meeting to Decide the Fate of AI
Today, top individuals from around the world convened at the World Government Summit to discuss the agenda that should govern the next generation of governments. Yesterday, a select few of these leaders gathered in a secretive meeting to discuss the guidelines … Continue reading →
Scientists Tease Out How the Brain Processes Sensory Experiences
Building a World Our raw sensory experiences — what we see, hear, feel, taste, and smell — make up our construction the world around us. But how? How does this continuous stream of raw data translate into a seamless understanding of … Continue reading →
Michio Kaku Described What Life Will Look Like in Twenty Years
Earlier today, Michio Kaku spoke at the World Government Summit in Dubai. I was fortunate enough to be in the crowd and, like those around me, I was both astonished and alarmed by what he had to say. The topic at … Continue reading →
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Science Denial, Political Biases, and Personal Beliefs
It’s no secret that Neil deGrasse Tyson has strong feelings when it comes to the intersection of science and belief. Science, he says, is objective. It’s not something that you believe or do not believe; it’s something that you accept or … Continue reading →
World Leaders Have Decided: The Next Step in AI is Augmenting Humans
Think that human augmentation is still decades away? Think again. This week, government leaders met with experts and innovators ahead of the World Government Summit in Dubai. Their goal? To determine the future of artificial intelligence. It was an event that … Continue reading →
10 mindful attitudes that rewire your brain to let go of anxiety
Anxiety is more of a curse than anything else. You can’t cure it with the perfect medicine, and it doesn’t go away passively like a cold. Anxiety demands your attention, while making you more fearful of giving it your attention … Continue reading →
Don’t Compete. Create!
If you think that you have to compete for better jobs or more market share, you’re as wrong as I was. The idea of competition is engraved in our minds. We believe that we have to compete for the … Continue reading →
Saving Steve Jobs
Second Opinions Are Critical: Learn how Steve Jobs fought cancer with the right diagnosis, extending life expectancy when Apple needed him the most. The trouble with misfits, as Steve Jobs would say, was that they refused to comply. As an … Continue reading →
Mohawk Nation News 'No Fear'
'NO FEAR' Mohawk Nation News MNN. The rich white farmer who who derived his wealth from theft of our land, shot the native boy in the head in an act of cold blooded murder. He was illegally found not guilty of murder in the racist Saskatchewan court! History repeats itself. That’s how the white man got all our possessions. Killing us is being justified. Hundreds of our youth are being
7 Ways an Improved Spirituality is Emerging in the Western World
*Phillip J. Watt* - Healthy spirituality is critical to our evolution.
Hunger Strike Day 1: Messages from the band
- As a sign of solidarity with those in need across our state, I will fast 2 days a week, on Mondays and Fridays, during the Hunger Strike you are undertaking. I will also offer up my Lenten observances for the cause of stopping LD 1781. ~ Connie Jenkins, Orono, Maine - I choose to be in the trumpet section! ~ Patricia (Pasha) Warren Huntington, Bath, Maine - I'll fast on the 12th with you. Good luck with it! ~ Don Kimball, South Portland, Maine - I wish I was living closer to Bath so I could join you in your BIW vigil/flyering. Havi... more »
RACE TO THE PAST: American citizen, tell me your "origins!"
*MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018Part 1—Extremely messy, she said:* Last Saturday morning, Christine Emba wrote a fascinating column in the Washington Post. We disagree with the overall viewpoint Emba expressed in her column, But along the way, she introduced a fascinating fact concerning the census which will take place in 2020, if that year comes to pass and if we still have a government: EMBA (2/3/18): *Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau revealed its proposed questionnaire for the 2020 Census* in advance of a March 31 deadline for its delivery to Congress for review... *[T]here are so... more »
Dozens of Nude Models Brave Cold, Rain for Polar Bear Paint
Dozens of body-painted models walked through the streets in a drizzle as part of the Polar Bear Paint, a nude spin on the traditional polar bear plunges.
Wedding Dress Returned 32 Years After Dry Cleaner Mix-Up
An Ohio woman has been reunited with her wedding dress 32 years after a dry cleaner mix-up.
London City Airport Shuts Down Due to Unexploded WWII Bomb
The device was found at George V Dock during work at London City Airport.
Wind, Ice and Cold Are Making This Olympics Too Wintry
The women's giant slalom was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the Yongpyong Alpine Center, Pyeongchang, South Korea.
World News Briefs -- February 12, 2018
*DW*: *Israel warns Iran over Syria as tensions mount after downing of Israeli jet* Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday that Israel would continue to target Iranian-backed forces inside Syria. His comments come amid rising tensions a day after an Israeli F-16 fighter jet crashed under fire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would continue its military strikes in Syria despite the downing of one of its most advanced fighter jets a day earlier. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Trump warns Israel *that settlements 'complicate' peace hopes.* Trump: *J... more »
Israel Is a Superpower Thanks to Nuclear Weapons. This Is How They Got Them.
*Zachary Keck* *Security, * And the money behind it. *Feinberg was one of the seventeen millionaires that comprised the Sonneborn Institute. In 1958, Feinberg turned to many of the same members of the Sonneborn Institute, as well as many other Jewish leaders in North America and Europe, in order to raise the money for the Dimona nuclear project after Ben-Gurion’s appeal in 1958. He was widely successful: again, according to Karpin, “The secret fund-raising campaign began at the end of 1958, and continued for two years. Some twenty-five millionaires contributed a total of about ... more »
The Merkava Tank: How Israel Plans to Crush Any Army, Anytime
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * One of the best in the world. *The Merkava is protected by the Trophy active-protection system, which uses a combination of turret-mounted sensors and explosively formed projectiles to shoot down enemy tank gun rounds, rockets and antitank guided missiles. Trophy is combat proven, having saved several Merkava IV tanks (and their crews) from antitank weapons fielded by Hamas in 2014’s Operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip. Israeli tankers are also set this year to experiment with Iron Vision, an augmented reality system designed to allow crews ... more »
God writes the gospel on the clouds and stars
“God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.” ― Martin Luther
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With reports that witnesses to Hillary Clinton and Obama’s collusion with Russia in the Uranium One deal have been Arkancided in a plane crash close to Moscow, I must say I am glad I do have faith. My mirror selfie for another week, a bit of a cold. I am not perfect but at least, I don’t have […]
Are Putin and Hillary joining forces to kill witnesses to Uranium One deal? Plane crash in Russia kills Rosatom witness. Source of Steele dossier used by FBI for Trump wire tap warrant also dead
Just as congressional committees examining Hillary Clinton’s Uranium One deal heard from a former FBI informant that the Russians paid millions to ensure Rosatom could buy Uranium One, Vyacheslav Ivanov, the head of Rosatom Overseas has been killed in a plane crash in Russia. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5369935/FBI-informant-Russia-paid-influence-Clinton-uranium.html#ixzz56tk8dVGE Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on […]
George Soros lashes out at critics, gives more money to fight Brexit
From The Independent Billionaire financier George Soros has pledged an additional £100,000 to support efforts to fight Brexit as donations flooded in to a group attempting to mobilise public opinion against withdrawal. The investor’s move comes after Mr Soros drew anger from Brexiteers last week when it was revealed he was donating £400,000 to the […]
Trump says article on CIA buying dirt shows need to drain swamp
From Infowars The CIA has angrily hit back at reports that a mystery Russian was paid $100,000 after claiming he had dirt on President Trump as well as stolen cyberweapons. The New York Times has claimed on Friday that the Russian took the money but failed to turn over the stolen material or the dirt […]
New 'Holocaust law' highlights crisis in Polish identity
Geneviève Zubrzycki, Professor of Sociology, Director of the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, University of Michigan at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Seventy years after the end of World War II, a battle is taking place over Polish collective memory.
Venezuelan refugees inflame Brazil's already simmering migrant crisis
Robert Muggah, Associate Lecturer, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Since 2000, 8.8 million Brazilians have been displaced by disaster, development and crime, new data shows. Now Venezuelan migrants are pouring into the country. Still, Brazil has no real refugee plan.
HERE'S TRUMP'S PLAN TO RUN THE USUAL REPUBLICAN TRICK PLAY
Most people expect the 2018 elections to be a referendum on President Trump, with Republicans attempting to focus voters' attention on tax cuts and low unemployment. You know what I always say: Republicans always look for a way to distract voters as elections approach, and in non-presidential elections they usually succeed. Today Axios's Mike Allen and Jonathan Swan confirm that Trump plans to run the Republicans' favorite trick play again: Here's Trump's real plan for '18: * *A source* close to the White House tells me that with an eye to getting Republicans excited about voting f... more »
Science, Happiness, and the End of Geopolitics
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20180212-science-happiness.pdf "The political foundation for durable peace must be: a) The unconditional sovereignty of each and all nation-states, and b) Cooperation among sovereign nation-states to the effect of promoting unlimited opportunities to participate in the benefits of technological progress, to the mutual benefit of each and all." So wrote Lyndon LaRouche on March 30, 1984, in a document entitled "The LaRouche Doctrine: Draft Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R.," which can be read in full in the current issue of *EIR.* This... more »
Your skin cream may be a fire hazard
I daresay some readers have already seen the warnings spreading from England about the use of paraffin-based skin creams. Paraffin-based skin creams may be linked to hundreds of deaths, a senior firefighter has warned. Chris Bell, a watch commander with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said the creams - used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis - are safe to use. But he warned they can become flammable when they soak into fabrics, clothing, bandages and dressings, then come into contact with a cigarette, naked flame or other heat source. "H... more »
How Fairly Valued is the Stock Market?
One measure of equity valuation, informally known as the Buffett Ratio, is reputedly Warren Buffett's preferred measure of stock market valuation. With the volatility in the stock market in recent days in mind, let's take a historical look at this measure of stock value which is measured as: "*the ratio of a nation's stock market capitalization to the overall gross national product of the economy*". Let's start with this graph from FRED which shows the total stock market value of all non-financial American companies, current to the third quarter of 2017, well before the market rose... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 12, 2018
A Migrant Vai1 drone, with an attached 360 VR camera, sits on display at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, on Feb. 7, 2018. SEONGJOON CHO/BLOOMBERG PHOTO *Stars and Stripes/Bloomberg*: *In the global game of hide and seek, the drones are winning* Behind the noisy aerobatic flight displays and lines of visitors ogling fighter jets and missiles on the tarmac, the future of aviation is on display in a cavernous exhibition hall at Asia's largest airshow. And it's drones. Amid crowds of media, military and marketing execs at the Singapore Airshow, there's a drone, or unmanned aerial... more »
Ted Cruz warns that the Republicans are in deep trouble in 2018.
Oh God, we are so screwed. Courtesy of Raw Story: *Traveling the state for GOP events this weekend, Cruz portrayed an uncertain midterm environment that could go down as disastrous for Republicans if they don’t work to counteract Democratic energy throughout the country. Cruz has spent previous election cycles airing similar warnings against GOP complacency in ruby-red Texas, but this time it hits much closer to home for him — he is facing a well-funded re-election challenge from U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso. * *Addressing the Fort Bend County GOP on Friday night, Cruz warne... more »
Australia’s university campuses are hostile to free speech
“IPA research has found a worsening state of free speech on Australia’s university campuses. The IPA’s Free Speech on Campus Audit 2017 found 34 of Australia’s 42 universities are hostile to free speech on campus through their actions and policies.” click here
The Toughest House Race In Texas
The Texas primaries are less than a month away-- March 6. And the races are crowded. Or at least the seats that look the most flippable are crowded, even after lots of candidates have dropped out. Texas has 36 congressional districts. The very last one, TX-36, southeast Texas in the Houston area, is so red, that the DCCC isn't even contesting it. But two Democrats are-- Dayna Steele and Jon Powell. The PVI is R+26. Obama lost in 2008 with 30% and in 2012 with 26% and last year Trump beat Hillary 72.0% to 25.2%. Lunatic fringe Republican Steve Stockman-- the guy tangled up with the ... more »
A Drug Scandal In The U.S. Navy?
*CNN:** US Navy investigating Japan-based sailors for drug use, sales* (CNN)A number of US Navy sailors based in Japan are being investigated for alleged use and distribution of drugs, a spokesman for the US Seventh Fleet confirmed to CNN. News of the investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) was first reported by the Wall Street Journal on Friday. The paper said the drugs involved included LSD and ecstasy, among others, and that at least a dozen US Navy personnel were under suspicion. The Journal report said some of those being investigated were serving a... more »
Breaking: Almost a dozen Kurdish fighters encircled by ISIS in east Syria rescued just in time Iraqi paramilitary forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – Almost a dozen Kurdish fighters of the US-led coalition who were encircled by Islamic State militants in east Syria during a big battle on the country’s border with Iraq have been rescued by Iraqi paramilitary fighters. According to the sources within Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), forces of the battle-proven […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish-backed rebels capture several areas near Afrin-Idlib border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels continued their advance in the Afrin region of Aleppo, today, targeting the YPG’s positions at the Jandaris axis. Led by the Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) Al-Sham Regiment, the Turkish-backed rebels were able to capture the entire town of Al-Muhammadiyah after fierce battle this morning. Following this advance, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Graphic: ISIS suffers nasty losses and big defeat at the gates of rebel stronghold in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) – Islamic State forces have suffered a big defeat, as well as heavy losses to go with it, at the gates of a key rebel stronghold in the southeastern countryside of Idlib province. Since Friday, ISIS has been trying to capture the crossroad town of Umm Khalakhil in southeast Idlib from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kremlin hails Russia-Turkey-Iran cooperation on Syria
Cooperation between Russia, Turkey and Iran has provided significant backing for further peacemaking activity within the framework of UN efforts in Syria, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Monday. “As you may know, the Russian president has for the past few weeks maintained regular contacts with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts. This work […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanese man crosses Israeli border fence
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – A Lebanese man crossed a border fence built by Israel in southern Lebanon, Sunday, the National News Agency (NNA) of Lebanon reported. “After he crossed some distance inside the occupied territories, a van arrived and took him deeper into Israel,” NNA said. Once the van arrived, the Lebanese Army and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
New Russian Su-25 warplanes to be 100-percent resistant to heat-seeking missiles after Syria shoot-down
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – According to the Sputnik news agency, Russian engineers have designed a new countermeasures suite that allows aircraft to be ‘100-percent immune’ to heat-seeking missiles. The system will soon be fitted on the SM3 model Su-25s in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces. The new countermeasures is dubbed Vitebsk-25 and has apparently […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israel deploys anti-missile systems on Syrian border – reports
The reported downing of an Israeli F-16 in Syria on February 10 cut short the country’s long-term aerial dominance in the region: that was the first Israeli plane lost in 35 years, since 1982 – the time of the Israeli war in Lebanon. The Israeli military has deployed anti-missile systems, as well as “missile defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Raqqa in ruins as locals make desperate plea for help
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:05 P.M.) – Wreckage, bullet holes and collapsed buildings litter the landscape of what once was the historic heart of Syria. The ancient city of Raqqa, as seen in images shot on Saturday, turned to ruin after airstrikes against militants who were hiding inside the city. “We are living a tragedy amongst destruction. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kurdish forces claim 4 Turkish tanks destroyed in northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The People’s Protection Units (YPG) claimed on Sunday that their forces have destroyed at least four Turkish tanks in the Islamist-held town of ‘Azaz in northern Aleppo. According to the YPG’s official media wing, their forces destroyed the four Turkish tanks after their mortar shell hit an ammo depot. As […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Founder of Al-Nusra Front applauds Israeli airstrikes in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – A Syrian jihadist commander commended the recent Israeli airstrikes on the the Syrian military’s positions in the Damascus and Homs governorates. Using his Twitter account, Saleh Al-Hamwi applauded the Israeli airstrikes and called for more attacks against the Syrian military in the future. “We welcome any Israeli air or naval […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: ISIS seizes strategic crossroad stronghold from Syrian rebels in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:34 A.M.) – Islamic State forces have seized a key stronghold town from Syrian rebel militias amid an ongoing offensive by the terrorist group throughout the southeastern countryside of Idlib province. After three days of savage clashes between ISIS and rival militant groups on a number of different axes across southeast Idlib, Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
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*Parents Furious about Sexually Explicit Maya Angelou Math Assignment* A mom in Ohio posted her daughter's homework on her Facebook page and it has been shared almost 37,000 times. Despite her modest friend total of 513, the post has been liked almost 4,200 times. The reason? In an episode of political correctness and social justice run amok, her eighth-grade daughter's math homework included graphic questions about sexual assault, drug dealing, and prostitution. According to the picture she posted, multiple choice math questions were combined with the early life abuse and exploit... more »
There Comes A Time When All Have The Opportunity to Assemble To Hear Words Of Wisdom - A Discourse by M.N. Hopkins
*There comes a time when all have the opportunity to assemble to hear words of wisdom, words of truth and listen to consul so that others can benefit in the years yet to come. This time is now.* *Be wise and be aware of the growing discontent and growth of dissent within the nations. This too will pass.* *The veil of secrecy is lifting and mankind will feel the burden of years of denial and appeasement. No longer will a few of dark determination rule the Lands. Now, comes a time of equal distribution of resources. Those whom have spawned the inequaalities and injustice wil... more »
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*British Labour Party leader Promises To Nationalise Britain’s Energy Companies To Prevent ‘Climate Catastrophe’* *This makes not a scrap of sense but it may win a lot of votes* Jeremy Corbyn will nationalise all of Britain’s energy companies in order to avoid the “climate catastrophe” threatened by global warming, the Labour leader said today. Corbyn used his appearance at his party’s “alternative models of ownership” conference in central London, to promise that he will buy up Britain’s entire energy network. “The challenge of climate change requires us to radically shift the w... more »
The U.S. Has A Plan To Crush North Korea In A War
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis stands next to South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjeom on Oct. 27 as he calls for North Korea to cease its military provocations and give up its pursuit of nuclear weapons. (Yonhap News) *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *This is America's Top-Secret Plan to Crush North Korea in a War* For years, the expectation had been that a second Korean War would resemble with the first, a big-unit conventional war with U.S. and South Korean forces first stopping the enemy and then counterattacking into North ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Flu Killing Up to 4000 Americans a Week Fox News Contributor Who Claimed Hillary Clinton Was A ‘Criminal’ Pleads Guilty To Felony Fraud In the U.S. 49.7 Million Are Now Poor, and 80% of the Total Population Is Near Poverty Tardigrade Walking Through Algae video. Plastic Alternative Made of Yucca video But what about rain? Super wood material can replace steel Op-Ed: Former Bush security advisor warns of coming blockchain war NYC may soon charge motorists for driving into midtown Manhattan during rush hour — here's why all major US cities should follow suit White... more »
Monday Madness
*Entertainment* I find the Democrat Party to be the highlight of my day. I'll come out and say it. I am entertained. It's important to look for the comic relief in life and while Barack never delivered the goods, Rep. Nancy (Nasty) Pelosi D-CA brings it. It's not just the face stretched to the splitting point and the weird facial ticks that likely come from that. Add in the mumbled talking points which are the precise opposite of her talking points only a year or two ago. She's funny. *She fits in with the freaks and misfits who populate her district in California*. In a perverse... more »
The Growing Role Of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis In The Trump Administration
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary James Mattis during a cabinet meeting at the White House, March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Christopher Woody, Business Insider:* *How Jim Mattis defused a White House confrontation that left Reince Priebus saying 'WTF'* * Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' low profile belies the close relationship he has developed with President Donald Trump. * Mattis has swayed numerous debates in the White House about defense issues. * In many cases he has restrained Trump himself, prompting him toward some decisions while restraining him on others. ...more »
Weekly Update: The Decline of Modern Education Continues
By Anne Dachel Please notice the statistics on disabilities among children today. They’re stupefying. Ten percent, twenty percent, fifty percent, and still no asks why this is happening. Schools are making dramatic changes to help students who can’t function like...
Melania Trump only follows five people on Twitter. One of them is Barack Obama.
Courtesy of Guacomoley: *First Lady Melania Trump only follows five people on Twitter, and one of them—the most recently added—is (drum roll) former President Barack Obama. * *You'll notice that her husband appears twice on the list, alongside Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence. That leaves just one account—Obama's. In such a small group, it sticks out like a sore thumb , prompting many to speculate about what it might mean. * I think I know what it means. It means that Melanis's Twitter account came pre-loaded with the accounts her husband wanted her to foll... more »
Should You Get the Flu Shot Every Year? Don’t Ask the New York Times.
Note: The New York Times would recommend driving a Pinto while smoking unfiltered Camels on your way to the pharmacy to fill your VIOXX scrip, given the opportunity. Thanks to Adriana for sharing the blog of Jeremy Hammond and this...
Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman: Pro-Life Law ‘Makes Me Want To Eat An Aborted Fetus’ https://t.co/2oYMAfaxav— Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) February 6, 2018 Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Diet soda, aspartame linked to premature deaths in women.
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Chinese Cops Get AR Glasses To Spot Criminals In Crowds – Geek.com
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Are 'Baby' Aircraft Carriers The U.S. Navy's Future?
Image: Wikimedia Commons *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *The Navy's Next Super Weapon: 'Baby' Aircraft Carriers? * Opting for either of the large nuclear carriers described by RAND probably wouldn't result in too drastic a change for the Navy. Not so for the two smaller, conventionally-powered carriers. “The conventionally-powered alternatives we looked at—the two smallest variants—would, if selected as replacements for the Nimitz class as these ships reach service life, significantly impact Navy operational concepts,” Martin said. “This is primarily because they lack the abil... more »
Countering the Quad: Chinese-Pakistani Relations
*February 12, 2018* (Ulson Gunnar - NEO) - The US recently included India in its shifting Asia Pacific policy, as part of its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (often referred to as the "Quad"). The Quad also includes Australia and Japan along with the United States itself. The nascent alliance is openly arrayed against China, with member states openly declaring their intent to contribute toward containing Beijing's activities in the region and compete against Chinese efforts to establish greater ties with its immediate neighbors. This includes Japan and Australia pledging to more ag... more »
The Islamic State Cannot Match The Taliban In Afghanistan
ISIS-K defensive fighting positions targeted by airstrikes in Momand Valley, Achin District, Nangahar Province, Afghanistan, October 19, 2017. US Army *Business Insider:* *ISIS wants to be as dangerous as the Taliban — but it's not even close* * ISIS-K and the Taliban conducted a number of high-profile attacks at the end of January that killed over a hundred people in Afghanistan. * The attacks may be part of a competition between ISIS-K and the Taliban to become the dominant terror group. * While high-profile attacks are expected to continue, the reality is that ISIS-K is more of... more »
UnHerd Elsewhere: An open letter to Dominic Raab
In an open letter to Dominic Raab published by Conservative Home last week, UnHerd’s Peter Franklin urges the new housing minister to consider building on the green belt in a bid to combat the housing crisis and win Conservative voters. Peter reminds Mr Raab that it wasn’t the ‘Youthquake’ that delivered the shock election result […] The post UnHerd Elsewhere: An open letter to Dominic Raab appeared first on UnHerd.
Turkey steps up operations in Afrin after recent losses (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Turkish military has recently stepped up their field operations in the Afrin region after their recent personnel losses at the hands of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG). According to pro-opposition activists, the Turkish Army sent a large number of reinforcements and military equipment to the Afrin region of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey-led forces suffer hundreds dead since start of Afrin operation – statistics
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:05 A.M.) – The Turkish Army and allied Free Syrian Army militias have suffered hundreds of dead among their combined ranks since kicking-off their offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria’s Afrin region just over three weeks ago. According to war monitoring groups (many of them opposition-leaning), Turkish-backed rebels have now suffered just short […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish and Syrian government must resume talks – Turkish Lawmaker
Talks of Ankara and Damascus engaging in direct diplomacy resurfaced after Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claimed this week that Turkey does not pose a threat to the Syrian government. Serkan Topal, a deputy in the Turkish parliament representing the primary opposition Republican People’s Party and member of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission, told Sputnik […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: ISIS and Al-Qaeda duke it out in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – On Friday, Islamic State forces kicked-off a land-grab offensive against Syrian rebel groups across southeast Idlib province to expand their fledgling presence in the region. Since then, ISIS has been particularly fixated on capturing a large junction town called Umm Khalakhil, the resulting battle for which is now in its […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS offensive against Syrian rebels in southeast Idlib sees big losses on both sides as battle for strategic town enters third day
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Amid ongoing clashes between ISIS and Syrian rebel groups in the southeastern countryside of Idlib province, the battle for a strategic crossroad town called Umm Khalakhil as now entered its third day. According to sources, the battle for control of Umm Khalakhil has seen ISIS suffer at least 20 dead […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
A Look At How WWI Naval Paint Jobs Were Done
The dazzle-painted USS Lapland. National Archives/ 45500123 *Atlas Obscura:* *The Painstaking Process Behind Those Wild WWI Naval Paint Jobs* *“Dazzle” paint was first tested on tiny model ships. * There were plenty of new, sometimes bizarre opportunities for camouflage in World War I: searchlights disguised as shrubbery, lookouts concealed as trees, and the Women’s Reserve Camouflage Corps dressed in suits that blended seamlessly into the landscape. But at sea, the U.S. Navy required a different type of visual trickery: what came to be known as “dazzle” paint. The idea was for sh... more »
The problem with rail relocations isn't democracy, but its lack...
*Miaoli, Taiwan's hidden treasure.* Dafydd Fell on Democracy and Rail location in Taiwan in the Taiwan Sentinel. Fell describes the politics of rail in the 1950-70s and then moves on to discuss the changes in the post-1980 era when local politicians began moving rail lines out of urban areas, and to the present day, when they are moving them underground or elevating them... he concludes... A related practice that seems especially common in Taiwan is for existing railways to be shifted either underground or on to elevated tracks. Political pressure has again been a critical driving ... more »
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*Miaoli, Taiwan's hidden treasure.* Dafydd Fell on Democracy and Rail location in Taiwan in the Taiwan Sentinel. Fell describes the politics of rail in the 1950-70s and then moves on to discuss the changes in the post-1980 era when local politicians began moving rail lines out of urban areas, and to the present day, when they are moving them underground or elevating them... he concludes... A related practice that seems especially common in Taiwan is for existing railways to be shifted either underground or on to elevated tracks. Political pressure has again been a critical driving ... more »
The Three Great Events in our Time under CYRUS
My current sense of what is happening from the ongoing intel and the general noise coming from MSM is that real progress is been made, but also that it is been truly paced carefully. My own impatience has colored my own judgement and we must be wary. First of all, it now appears that Trump has real control over the whole process now. His intel has apparently uncovered the dirt used to control key opposition players allowing him to powerfully co - opt them. This has been indicated just last night. What this means is that the Money Deep State has lost control over key actors. ... more »
How did Tobesofkee Creek get its name?
Here is the founding of so called southern cuisine. The communal eating facility would encourage sharing and almost no wastage. Certainly what i envision as central to a built natural community. This history needs to be shared with all Americans in particular, but this is at least a beginning. Native history is central as they transitioned to modernity and dealt with the impact of [predatory natives and white free booting. The losses involved were horrid but are now plainly recovered. In the end we all must forgive our ancestors and move on.. * How did Tobesofkee Creek get i... more »
Secrets of the Apollo Missions with William Tompkins
You need to understand that much described here has been confirmed through both alternate and independent sources. We get a far richer history of the Space Program as well and particularly the Vril are restored to the story line. At the same time bill did not have what is called the big picture and somehow he got briefed regarding the purported confrontation on the Moon. Central to everything is gravity control. The rocket tech was at its limit back in the sixties and having the Germans allowed hardware able to get to the moon and back. It was capable of nothing much else and ... more »
Dead. Market. Walking...
Ah yes. This is what the theoretical modelers cannot understand at all. It is that markets are made by engaged minds and that those same minds can change as one on a dime. In one direction or the other, liquidity disappears. It may not be driven by decisions made on the other side at all when that happens. After all prices can simply hang until we have a forced trade. The last week seems to be a withdrawal of market maker support, plausibly inspired a a political demonstration in support of the Deep State. Right now the money interests have not understood the dimensions o... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day
*-by Noah* Now hiring. Looking for the best people. This is your golden opportunity to join a team of experienced experts in the field of rape culture. Are you a serial abuser? Do you fear women and treat them like dirt? Do you pack a punch? If so, the new United States Institute For Rape Culture is the place for you! Co-founded by the RNC and the administration of President Donald J. Trump, the USIRC is dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to ignore and coverup all infestations and manifestations rape culture, not only in Washington but throughout our entire country. Inte... more »
Tragedy outside Moscow – Airliner crashes in field killing all 71 aboard
Two bodies and one of the "black box" data recorders have been recovered as of Sunday afternoon More The post Tragedy outside Moscow – Airliner crashes in field killing all 71 aboard appeared first on The Duran.
Navalny Video About Russian Oligarch, Kremlin Official, Bribery, And Trump Campaign Link – Now Banned In Russia
Navalny may have found a missing link between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign. The most recent Navalny video, which … Continue reading →
Is The US. Navy Failing At Its Most Basic Responsibilities?
YouTube *Bob McManus, City-Journal:* *Anchors Await* *The Navy is failing at its most basic responsibilities.* French fur trappers reported in the sixteenth century that the St. Lawrence River freezes hard in the winter. You’d think that word might have filtered through to Washington by now. But the U.S. Navy sent one of its newest warships, the USS Little Rock, to Montreal in December—where it now sits trapped in thick ice, probably until mid-March, marking an inauspicious beginning of a new year for a sea service coming off a horrendous 2017. Indeed, news of the Little Rock’s hu... more »
Tweets For Today
North Korea judged winner of diplomatic gold at Olympics https://t.co/LZLZCnsmYf pic.twitter.com/WtAjJ69xBw — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 11, 2018 "North Korea doesn't need lights when they have a star like Kim Jong Un's sister." -The media pic.twitter.com/fNd9DTeGmP — Jesse Kelly® (@JesseKellyDC) February 11, 2018 71 dead, no survivors in Russian passenger plane crash https://t.co/MRydZ6mB0D pic.twitter.com/a943EPkxpa — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 11, 2018 Another classic spy exchange on the bridge between Estonia and Russia. GRU spy Artem Zinchenko returns to Russ... more »
This Is Russian President Putin's Right- Hand Man (Video)
From *Russian Insight*: A long, personal interview with Putin's press secretary. A favorite target of Russia's liberals, Peskov has been at the President's side since 2000, and is among his most trusted aides - a remarkable run. Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov. Some people call him "the Kremlin's mouthpiece," others "a public figure of Russian politics." He's a person who lives according to the President's schedule and who's entrusted to present his official position.
10 Warning Signs That Tell You Need A Spirit Detox
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Once you learn Japanese Buddhist Master Miyamoto Mushashi’s 21 rules of life, you’ll be much stronger.
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A new cancer ‘vaccine’ wiped out tumours in mice, and human trials are next
https://www.sciencealert.com/cancer-vaccine-stanford-immunotherapy-t-cell-ox40-mouse-models-lymphoma?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Branded+Content&utm_campaign=ScienceNaturePage
Regional blocks under deep sedation: a review.
https://www.medperts.com/region/international/anesthesiology-intensive-care-blog/-/blogs/regional-blocks-under-deep-sedation-a-review?&pk_campaign=facebook&pk_kwd=Beitrag_Regional+blocks+under+deep+sedation%3A+a+review
Dr. Sandrine Thuret Explains How We Can Grow New Brain Cells Video.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/videos/dr-sandrine-thuret-explains-how-we-can-grow-new-brain-cells-295204
Scientists create functioning kidney tissue
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-02-scientists-functioning-kidney-tissue.html
The Truth About Genetically Modified Organisms: Are GMO’s Good for You?
https://thescrutinizer.org/truth-genetically-modified-organisms-gmos-good/
Effect of Sulindac and Erlotinib vs Placebo for Colorectal Neoplasia in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2671609?redirect=true
New-Onset Seizure in Adults and Adolescents.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2594724?utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social_jn&utm_term=1320352584&utm_content=content_engagement%7carticle_engagement&utm_campaign=article_alert&linkId=47751440&redirect=true
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February
http://www.un.org/en/events/women-and-girls-in-science-day/
Video: Hollywood Brags About Launching a Civil War Against Christians And America
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Feb 11, 2018 Alex Jones breaks down the latest out of lib-crazed Hollywood and their plans for those who love america, support president Trump and are Christians. end
The Deep State: Use an Existing Crisis, or Create One
The Deep State: Use an Existing Crisis, or Create One by Jeremiah Johnson, February 8th, 2018, SHTFplan.com Rahm Emmanuel was/is (in)famous for his alleged attribution of the quote “Never allow a good crisis to go to waste.” Nevertheless, in the manner that Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” is an “English echo” of “The Decameron” by Giovanni Boccaccio, the quote assigned […]
The Deep State Pushes For A Major Conflict By Attacking
X22Report Published on Feb 11, 2018 Trump sends the memo back that Schiff and others created because they purposely placed confidential information in the memo. Russia moves ahead with the peace plan in Afghanistan which leaves the deep state in trouble in another country. North Korea leader invites South Korea leader to visit. Manpads were delivered […]
Israel Calls Its Strikes on Syria ‘Biggest’ in Over 30yrs
Israel Calls Its Strikes on Syria ‘Biggest’ in Over 30yrs by https://www.rt.com/ A top commander in the Israeli Air Force has called its recent airstrikes on Syria the biggest operation of its kind since the Lebanese Civil War. But some observers suggest Israel may be trying to avoid a wider confrontation. – Brigadier General Tomer Bar, […]
HOLLYWOOD: Systemic Pedophilia EXPOSED
SGTreport Published on Feb 10, 2018 Tarantino gave us the best view of how the Hollywood elite views sex with children, in 2003. Finally, people are listening. And thankfully, there’s a President in the White House who cares. – LUKE 8:17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will […]
‘Enough is Enough’: After 3 Years & 10,000 Killed, Saudis Still Can’t End War in Yemen — Journalist
RT Published on Feb 11, 2018 Surging violence across Yemen had displaced some 47,000 people in the past 2 months, with hundreds continuing to flee each day, the UN said. end
US Finally Admits “No Evidence” Assad Used Sarin Gas
US Finally Admits “No Evidence” Assad Used Sarin Gas by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated on or about February 2nd, 2018 that the United States has “no evidence” that the Syrian government used the banned nerve agent Sarin against its own people in attacks in 2013 and 2017. – The most recent accusation provoked […]
Charles Nenner: Buy Gold Market Crash Coming
The End of the Bull Stock Market – Buy Gold – Charles Nenner by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says forget what the mainstream media talking heads are telling you about this market. Nenner says, “When unemployment is low, it’s the end of the bull market. Last Sunday, I […]
Miracle Cancer Treatment Discovered at Stanford
RT America Published on Feb 8, 2018 Researchers at Stanford have developed a promising breakthrough process that may be able to treat and even cure cancer. It has already been tested on mice with enormous success and lacks the side-effects of current cancer treatments. RT America’s Ashlee Banks has the details. end
Israelis and Palestinians ‘not looking to make peace,’ says Donald Trump
The U.S. President's view of facilitating the peace process thus far has been to withhold humanitarian aid to the Palestinians until they strike an accord with the Israelis More The post Israelis and Palestinians ‘not looking to make peace,’ says Donald Trump appeared first on The Duran.
US supporting illegal Israeli offensive in Syria
Israel attacking Syrian government forces in Syria is its inherent right to defend its territory and people, says Washington More The post US supporting illegal Israeli offensive in Syria appeared first on The Duran.
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