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20th Annual Ward Valley Spiritual Gathering, Feb. 24, 2018
Read how a proposed hazardous waste dump on sacred land at Ward Valley,
California, was halted by the occupation and lawsuits.
http://www.umich.edu/~snre492/ward.html
Then they came for me
Does it matter if the BBC perpetuates the ever increasing anti-Israel
undercurrent, which is frightening many British Jews and making them think
of leaving the country?
This is a BBC bias blog, and some of our readers might be wondering what
this has to do with them.
We’re not exclusively Zionist - we don’t want to frighten the horses, do
we - but as a generalised BBC-watching blog we stand a chance of gathering
a few I/P fence-sitters as we go. As far as the Israeli Palestinian
conflict is concerned many people are so fed up with the subject that they
dismiss it with an exasper... more »
Did Russian President Putin Stop Israel And Syria/Iran Sliding Into War?
*Amos Harel, Haaretz: Analysis Putin's Phone Call With Netanyahu Put End to
Israeli Strikes in Syria*
Prior to Saturday call, senior Israeli officials were still taking a
militant line and it seemed Jerusalem was considering further military
action.
Russian President Vladimir Putin put an end to the confrontation between
Israel and Iran in Syria and both sides accepted his decision. That’s the
apparent conclusion to be reached from the chain of events this past
weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, after the second wave of bombardments by the Israel
Air Force against Syrian targets a... more »
Iran Defends Its Involvement In Syria. Asks U.S. Forces To Leave
Photo: sobhezagros.ir
*Reuters: **Iran defends its military presence in Syria, asks U.S. forces
to leave*
LONDON (Reuters) - A senior Iranian official said on Wednesday that Iran’s
military presence in Syria was legitimate and based on the invitation of
Damascus, and called on the U.S. forces to leave the country.
Reacting to U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson who said on Wednesday that
Iran needed to withdraw military from Syria, Ali Akbar Velayati, a top aide
to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said: “Iran’s military presence in Syria was
based on invitation of the Syrian government.”
“Th... more »
Valentine's Day Post
*The Everly Brothers - "Let It Be Me"*
Every so often I go on a reminiscent kick of exploring some of the music of
my youth. Lately, I've been listening again to The Everly Brothers. Paul
Simon once said they had the best two part harmony in the history of modern
music and I can accept that. Taught music by their father and singing
together since they were toddlers, Don and Phil said that while singing
they could "read each other's mind". In their adult years they had famous
ten year long spats during which they had no communication at all. Later
on they got back together and ... more »
Leadership 2018 Links
The latest from Saskatchewan's NDP leadership campaign as voting day
approaches.
- There will be no lack of opportunities to compare the candidates within a
debate format, including the NDP's Prince Albert debate...
...as well as SaskForward's recent Regina forum which was covered by CTV
among others. And another party debate will be held in Saskatoon tomorrow.
And for those looking for my take: while I haven't watched the debate
schedule quite as closely as those in other campaigns, the debates ghaven't
particularly shifted my own perceptions or expectations of the candidates.
R... more »
How LED Lighting May Compromise Your Health
Can light affect your health? In the interview included
below, Dr. Alexander Wunsch, a world-class expert on photobiology, shares
the hidden dangers of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting that most people
are completely … Continue reading →
Ghost in the Machine: How Big Pharma Controls Our Perception of Drug Safety and Effectiveness
Drug Safety and Media Shaped by Big Pharma In this article, we look at the
“Ghost in the Machine” – the murderous forces in our health care system
that harm patients instead of help them. This article will expose the … Continue
reading →
The War on Consciousness
We are told that the “War on Drugs” is being waged, on our behalf, by our
governments and their armed bureaucracies and police forces, to save us
from ourselves. “Potential for abuse and harm” are supposed to be the
criteria … Continue reading →
Some Pointers (and Pitfalls) for Talking With Nature
Look again at the title of this article. Be aware that this is about
talking with Nature, not simply talking to it. Most people talk to their
cats and dogs, even chickens and parrots, maybe even goldfish. But very few
… Continue reading →
Body Image, Social Beauty Cues, and the Empowered Woman
The word ’empower’ is defined as: “to give (someone) authority or
power”; “to make (someone) stronger and more confident”. As a woman living
in the United States, I experience certain roles, standards, and beliefs
regarding my own empowerment and my gender which … Continue reading →
Deal With Your Own Shit – Then Serve Others
We tend to be eager to help others help themselves. It is easy to see fault
in others, to want to jump to their rescue. We can feel we know better, and
all we want is the best for them. … Continue reading →
Exploding Fear in 5 Steps – How to Liberate Yourself from Fear in Any Situation
Fear is what so frequently holds people back on the spiritual path. Fear of
what might happen if you take a certain step. Fear of completely letting go
and where that might lead. Fear of hurting others by being truly … Continue
reading →
6 Exercise Machines Olympians Use to Train That You’ve Never Seen Before
These are not your average treadmills and leg press machines. To be an
Olympic athlete means you’re one of the best in your sport—in your country
and in the world. Obviously, getting to that level is no easy feat. Most … Continue
reading →
Top 10 Foods to Keep Your Arteries Clean
As a board-certified cardiologist, it is obvious that the best way to treat
heart problems is to prevent them. When it comes to prevention, nothing is
more important than proper nutrition. The best foods to eat are those which
would … Continue reading →
Antibiotic-Only Approach to Appendicitis Risky for Certain Patients
Elderly, Medically Complex Patients Have Lower Risk For Death With Surgery
Currently in the United States, about twice as many adults with
appendicitis are treated without an operation as 20 years ago, but
nonoperative management of an infected appendix … Continue reading →
Protest Song Of Week: ‘Fight For You’ By Raye Zaragoza
Raye Zaragoza is a Native American (O’odham), Mexican, Taiwanese, and
Japanese singer-songwriter. She garnered praise as well as awards for her
protest song against the Dakota Access Pipeline, “In The River.” Last year,
Zaragoza released an album, “Fight For You,” that contains multiple songs
of protest. They draw inspiration from
The post Protest Song Of Week: ‘Fight For You’ By Raye Zaragoza appeared
first on Shadowproof.
Donald Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, claims that HE was the one who paid off Stormy Daniels out of his own pocket. Yeah, okay. Update!
Courtesy of the New York Times:
*Michael D. Cohen, President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer, said on
Tuesday that he had paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a
pornographic-film actress who had once claimed to have had an affair with
Mr. Trump. *
*In the most detailed explanation of the 2016 payment made to the actress,
Stephanie Clifford, Mr. Cohen, who worked as a counsel to the Trump
Organization for more than a decade, said he was not reimbursed for the
payment. *
*“Neither the Trump Organization nor the Trump campaign was a party to the
transaction with Ms. Clifford, a... more »
Guess who's ruined Rob Burley's big day?
Congratulations to blog favourite Rob Burley on his new job!:
Unfortunately, something has slightly marred Rob's big day:
Alas, that's all my fault.
That image of Rob "looking like a very unhappy Hitler" is the one I've been
repeatedly using ever since I first 'snipped' it during his appearance on *Newswatch
*back in November 2016.
It's my image.
Oh dear!
Anyhow, it's a thoroughly deserved step-up for Rob Burley. Well done, sir!
WATCH: Sheriffs Look Like Clowns Bragging About Dozens of Raids for Entirely LEGAL Hemp CBD
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Tennessee law enforcement carried out a massive sting operation to bust 23
businesses who were selling entirely legal hemp CBD products. The operation
was so ridiculous that reporters called them on it during the press
conference.
The post WATCH: Sheriffs Look Like Clowns Bragging About Dozens of Raids
for Entirely LEGAL Hemp CBD appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
The Russian Doping Scandal and how the IOC betrayed the Olympic Movement
Twelve days ago, shortly after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (‘CAS’)
cleared 28 Russian athletes of the doping allegations which had been made
against them, I expressed the hope that sanity would prevail and that the
International Olympic Committee would reconsider its decision to exclude
some of these athletes from the Winter Olympics in […] More
The post The Russian Doping Scandal and how the IOC betrayed the Olympic
Movement appeared first on The Duran.
Heitkamp: "We Have Enough Votes Right Now To Pass It," And By "We" She Means The Corrupt Senators Owned By Wall Street
Looks like I stumbled onto something Saturday-- my use of the term "Bailout
Caucus," pissed off some senators. Turns out the polite way of talking
about the topic is to refer to the "Bank Lobbyist Act." My bad. The good
guys gnash their teeth when rebellious types refer to corrupt right of
center Democrats-- many in danger of losing their seats *because* they are
corrupt and right of center-- as the BailoutCaucus: Heidi Heitkamp (ND),
Jon Tester (MT), Chris Coons (DE), Tom Carper (DE), Joe Donnelly (IN),
Claire McCaskill (MO), Gary Peters (MI), Mark Warner (VA), Tim Kaine (VA),
J... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin
City of London financiers contemplate “imminent” 2018 US stock market crash
of up to “50%”
The prostitution claims surrounding Oxfam don’t surprise me. I’ve seen it
all before with charities across the world – and the UN
Republicans Have 4 Convicted Criminals Running For Congress In 2018
CNN Firing Dozens Ahead Of AT&T Takeover: Report
Iran Unveils Two Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missiles After Israel Attack On
Syria
Another Massive Blackout Struck Puerto Rico Last Night
Pentagon Sending Heavily Armed Marine Units To East Asia To "Counter China
Threat"
Iceland: ... more »
Politically Correct Schools Purge Classic Books
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Politically correct government school officials in Minnesota are under fire
after announcing that key classic American literature would be removed from
the high-school reading list.
Black History Month
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Black Americans, as a group, have made the greatest gains, over some of the
highest hurdles, in a shorter span of time than any other racial group in
mankind's history.
Education Department Won’t Pursue Transgender Students’ Bathroom Claims
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The Department of Education will no longer investigate transgender
students’ claims that being forced to use school restrooms corresponding to
their biological sex amounts to discrimination.
Breaking: Syrian Army deploys massive reinforcements to Deir Ezzor for all-out offensive against US-backed forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:51 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army and allied
paramilitaries are rushing massive reinforcements to the Euphrates valley
region within Deir Ezzor province in what early reports are saying is
preparation for an all-out offensive against US-backed forces. Already,
military-affiliated sources note that Syrian Army sentries have stepped up
patrols along the west […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army rushes big reinforcements to north Latakia after repelling sudden jihadist assault on strategic town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – Two days ago, militants of the Al-Qaeda
affiliate group Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham launched a deep-infiltration assault
against the Syrian Arab Army and National Defence Forces (Syrian national
paramilitary) in the northern countryside of Latakia province. The attack
was aimed at damaging government defenses around the strategic hilltop town
of Kinsibba […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syria threatens to down any enemy warplane
During a press conference, Fayssal Mikdad, Syria’s Deputy Foreign and
Expatriates Minister, asserted that the USA aimed to prolong the war in the
country. The diplomat called on Arabs and Kurds in northern Syria to “unite
and fight back at Turkish forces,” warning the Western countries against
carrying out airstrikes on Syria. “We call on […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
French President threatens to strike Syria if chemical weapons are used
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – French President Emmanuel Macron stated on
Tuesday that his country will strike Syrian government targets if the
allegations of chemical weapons usage is proven. “On chemical weapons, I
set a red line and I reaffirm that red line,” Macron told reporters, as
quoted by the Reuters News Agency. “If we […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iranian Deputy FM meets Russian counterpart for nuke deal talks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 P.M.) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
met his Russian counterpart Sergei Ryabkov in Tehran on Wednesday for talks
about the different bilateral aspects of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of
Action (JPCOA) and the last JCPOA implementation process. Iran’s Vice
Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi and European Parliament member David
McAllister also […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Complete battle map of Syria: mid-February update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The month of February got off to a volatile
start in Syria, as several offensives were taking place across the northern
part of the country. Beginning with the Turkish-led incursion into the
Afrin region, the Aleppo Governorate witnessed some of the most intense
clashes this month. Adding fuel to the […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: ISIS kicks-off new offensive against Syrian rebels in south Damascus, threatens to take over 2 districts
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:07 P.M.) – Following promising gains made during
previous weeks against rival militant groups in Damascus, Islamic State
forces have kicked-off a new offensive aimed at driving rebels from two key
southern districts of the Syrian capital. Damascus-based sources report
that ISIS has launched a new wave of attacks against Al-Qaeda affiliate
group […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Fight against ISIS is not over: Tillerson
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:15 P.M.) – US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addressed
representatives of the coalition fighting the self-proclaimed Islamic State
(IS; formerly ISIL/ISIS) in Kuwait city on Tuesday, warning that “the fight
is not over” While Tillerson acknowledged that the coalition had made
“outstanding progress,” he cautioned that “the enduring defeat of ISIS in
[…]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Al-Qaeda sells military helicopter parts to Syrian Air Force – reports
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – Forces linked to a powerful Syrian Al-Qaeda
affiliate militia are reportedly selling military helicopter parts salvaged
from a rebel-held airbase in the country’s northwest to the Syrian Arab Air
Force, so claim opposition sources. Opposition sources are accusing
Al-Qaeda affiliate group Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra)
of selling military […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kremlin urges media not to rely on misinformation on developments in Syria
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called on the media not to
be guided by “distorted data” in connection with reports on many Russians
allegedly killed in Syria. “We urge [everyone] not to be guided by
erroneous information, intentional or unintentional, and be careful about
the description of such potentially important incidents in order not […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish military delegation enters east Idlib to setup new deconflication zone
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:55 P.M.) – A Turkish military delegation entered Syria’s
Idlib Governorate on Tuesday in order to setup a new conflication zone
inside the eastern part of the province. According to pro-opposition
activists, the Turkish military delegation reportedly reached the Idlib
Governorate town of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man, which is strategically located along
the Idlib-Aleppo Highway […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Russian warplanes smash militant stronghold in north Hama with bunker-busting bombs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – On Wednesday, Russian warplanes targeted
militant positions and underground bases at the rebel-held town of
Al-Latamenah – located in northern Hama province – with pinpoint strikes
using a combination of bunker-buster, conventional and thermobaric
(fuel-air) bombs. According to military-affiliated sources, Russian
airpower has been engaging militant positions, gathering and movements […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Humanitarian convoy enters besieged East Ghouta for first time this year (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – A humanitarian aid convoy entered the East
Ghouta region of Damascus, today, the Syrian Red Crescent Society reported
this afternoon. According to the Syrian Red Crescent Society, the
humanitarian convoy consisted of nine trucks that were carrying relief
items, such as food supplies and medicine. The convoy reportedly entered
the […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Drone captures Syrian Kurdish fighters hit by airstrike in Afrin (VIDEO)
Since January 20, Turkey has been conducting a military operation in Afrin
to protect its border with Syria from Kurdish People’s Protection Units
(YPG) forces and the Democratic Union Party (PYD). Turkey alleges these
groups are linked to the Kurdistan’s Workers’ Party (PKK), regarded by
Ankara as a terrorist organization. Drone footage captured by Turkish […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US uses B-52 bombers and AC-130 gunships to attack Syrian Army, yet ‘partner forces’ have to be saved by Iranian-backed troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:15 P.M.) – According to official American military
sources, US airpower that attacked the Syrian Arab Army and allied
paramilitaries one week ago did so with strategic weapons like the B-52
bomber and AC-130 gunship. Yet several days later, so-called ‘coalition
partner forces’ just 50 kilometers away were left to fend for themselves […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
RACE TO THE PAST: Lawrence knows his origins well!
*WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018Part 3—In search of the 255:* Will the Census
Bureau really ask that murky proposed new question?
Will each respondent who cops to a "race" then be asked to record his or
her "origins?" We can't answer your thoughtful question, although we will
say this:
Christine Emba got it right in her recent column! If that question appears
on the upcoming census, it will surely produce some of the *most*
"extremely messy" data in all recorded time.
Many people, like The Elimran, will have no real idea how to answer that
question. Meanwhile, depending on what the ... more »
Dead Male Prostitute, Piles of Meth Found in Clinton Mega-Donor’s Home—NO ARRESTS
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A high-profile millionaire donor to Hillary Clinton was found with a dead
prostitute in his home, with witnesses saying he kidnapped him, and drugs
and paraphernalia everywhere and no one has been charged.
The post Dead Male Prostitute, Piles of Meth Found in Clinton Mega-Donor’s
Home—NO ARRESTS appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Cops ‘Help’ Suicidal Man With Gun to His Own Head by Killing Him
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Police received a call about a suicidal man, and when they pulled over his
car on the side of a busy road, they waited less than one minute before
firing 12 rounds in his direction.
The post Cops ‘Help’ Suicidal Man With Gun to His Own Head by Killing Him
appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Iran Had Both Sides In The 2004 Najaf Battle
In August 2004, the Americans took on the Mahdi Army in Najaf city. Earlier
that year Moqtada al-Sadr’s militia led a failed uprising, and then
continued attacks upon the Coalition in southern Iraq. That led the White
House to authorize offensive operations against his forces, which led to
the Battle for Najaf. During the fighting, Iran was intimately involved on
both sides. On the one hand, it had advisers with the Mahdi Army helping
them battle the Americans. On the other hand, it facilitated peace talks
with the Iraqi government and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to end the conflict. ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Feb 14
1949 Communist leaders hanged by PM Said to try to squash opposition
(Musings On Iraq Interview with Prof Johan Franzen on the history of the
Iraqi Communist Party)
1958 Iraq and Jordan announced Arab Federation in response to Egypt and
Syria’s
United Arab Republic Kuwait asked to join but said no
1983 Sec of State Shultz met with Iraq’s For Min Hammadi who asked for
expanded
trade deals
1986 Iraq counterattacked to try to re-captured Fao Peninsula Failed
1991 During funeral for member of Hakim family anti-Saddam slogans chanted
in
Najaf
1991 Iraq said it w... more »
What's the point in worrying about the Federal government deficit . . .
. . . when the rest of us are doing precisely and exactly the same thing?
Total household debt rose by $193 billion to an all-time high of $13.15
trillion at year-end 2017 from the previous quarter, according to the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data report
released Tuesday ... The report said it was fifth consecutive year of
annual household debt growth.
There's more at the link.
Corporate America is doing likewise. The latest casualty is Remington Arms,
which was "taken private" by Cerberus some years ago in a leveraged
buyout. Cerberus has loade... more »
America Is Desperate to Stop Russian and Chinese Hypersonic Weapons
*Kris Osborn*
*Security, North America*
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is researching sensors and technology able
to ID and destroy hypersonic weapons.
The Pentagon is fast-tracking sensor and command and control technology
development to improve defenses against fast-emerging energy hypersonic
weapons threats from major rivals such as Russia or China, US Missile
Defense Agency officials said.
Citing particular emphasis upon the area of Command and Control, Battle
Management and Communications (C2BMC), Missile Defense Agency Director of
Operations Gary Pennett said the Pentagon... more »
Pentagon: Russia and China Are America's Biggest Military Threats
*Dave Majumdar*
*Security, *
And the Pentagon is getting ready to meet that challenge.
The Trump Administration’s new fiscal year 2019 defense budget proposal
squarely takes aim at Russia and China as the United States enters into a
renewed era of great power competition.
“A major thrust of the National Defense Strategy oriented on great power
competition: specifically, Russia and China,” Lt. Gen. Anthony R. Ierardi,
director of force structure, resources and assessment on the Joint Staff
told reporters at the Pentagon on Feb. 12. “And, in this respect, our
investments to suppo... more »
Greg Hunter, "John Williams, 'US Deficit Is Beyond Control'"
*"John Williams, 'US Deficit Is Beyond Control'"*
By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com
"In his latest report, economist John Williams asks the question, “Did the
Fed trigger the stock sell-off?” Williams answer, “It sure looks that way. With
all the heave selling, the bond yields were rising and investors didn’t
like that. Risings bond yields means someone is selling bonds. The Fed was
not selling bonds, they were not rolling over the bonds they normally
would. There was a big drop in the amount of bonds the Fed was holding in
the last week by about $10 billion. That was the biggest we... more »
Country Singer Daryle Singletary Dies at Age 46
Singletary died at his home in Lebanon, Tennessee, his publicist said.
Suspect Wounded, SUV Stopped After Shooting at NSA Gate
A suspect has been held, taken from the black SUV that stopped at barrier
after a shooting outside National Security Agency.
Even amid allegations of spousal abuse Rob Porter was in line for a promotion up until he abruptly resigned.
Courtesy of CNN:
*Rob Porter was involved in serious discussions to be promoted when he
abruptly resigned from the White House last week amid allegations that he
abused his two ex-wives, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell
CNN. *
*His anticipated elevation further highlights how top White House officials
were willing to overlook indications from the FBI that there were potential
abuse allegations in his background in exchange for professional competence
in a tumultuous West Wing.*
*Porter had been actively lobbying to take on new policy portfolios outside
the traditio... more »
'Democracy': Is It The General Welfare Principle Or Partisan Paralysis And Regime-Change War?
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The Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing yesterday, with the leaders of
the U.S. intelligence agencies, was an anti-Russia, anti-China riot by
Senators and witnesses alike. The new McCarthyite political correctness
overwhelmed any discussion of the actual topic, "threats to America's
national security." If there is any question as to why President Trump has
failed to pursue what he intended — great power cooperation with both
Russia and China against terrorism and regional wars — it was answered by
the display in the... more »
Shooting Reported Outside The NSA Headquarters In Fort Meade, Maryland
*FOX News*:* Shots fired outside National Security Agency; man in custody,
reports say*
A man was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a shooting outside the
National Security Agency building at Fort Meade, Md., ended with a black
SUV stopped by barriers outside a gate, officials said.
Federal law enforcement officials told Fox News that preliminary info from
the scene suggests that someone tried to ram the NSA gate in their vehicle.
*Read more* ....
*More News On Today's Shooting Outside The NSA Headquarters In Fort Meade,
Maryland*
Shots fired outside National Security A... more »
World Government Summit Announces Merging Of Humans With Computers
Word Government Summit website: – https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/
The Coming War on Lebanon: Israel, Saudi Arabia, U.S. Prepare “Long-Planned Middle East War”
The Coming War on Lebanon: Israel, Saudi Arabia, U.S. Prepare “Long-Planned
Middle East War” by Timothy Alexander
Guzman, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Washington’s plan to oust
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has ultimately failed. Now Lebanon seems
to be in the cross-hairs with tensions between Israel and Hezbollah on the
same level that led to the 2006 Lebanon war. There is also the […]
Tucker: “You have to be a moron” to believe Steele dossier (Video)
The Steele dossier is completely absurd, and yet the entire US government
is fixated on it. More
The post Tucker: “You have to be a moron” to believe Steele dossier (Video)
appeared first on The Duran.
Israel in crisis as police accuse Netanyahu of corruption
Position of leader who has dominated Israeli politics for decades
threatened More
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first on The Duran.
Analysis of a joke
And on today’s “Fun with functions” … I’ll explain how to ruin a dinner
party with a maths joke: “There are two types of people the world: those
who don’t understand my humour”. — Mike Haseler (@scotpolitik) February 14,
2018 … Continue reading →
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.
- Anna Coote discusses some of the potential problems with a universal
basic income on its own - particularly to the extent it takes momentum away
from the prospect of universal basic services.
- Scott Sinclair examines how little has changed - and how many substantial
dangers haven't - in the latest iteration of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
- Joan Bryden reports on the Parliamentary Budget Officer's five-year fight
for information to allow it to assess the money Canada loses to offshore
tax evasion. And the report from Alex Bout... more »
When the next generation looks racially different from the last, political tensions rise
Manuel Pastor, Professor of Sociology, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
In the 1990s, older Californians struggled to make way for a younger, more
diverse generation. Here’s how that 'racial generation gap’ transformed the
state – and what it means for the rest of the US.
Trying to keep up with the 'Dreamers' debate? Here are 6 essential reads
Danielle Douez, Associate Editor, Politics + Society at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Scholars have you covered on all sides of the 'Dreamers' issue, with solid
research to boot.
Caribbean residents see climate change as a severe threat but most in US don't — here's why
Claire Q. Evans, Doctoral Student, Political Science, Vanderbilt University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
New research suggests politics and risk perception may explain why the US
and Caribbean see climate change so differently, though both places are
ever more vulnerable to powerful hurricanes.
Nothing Has Changed
All three candidates for the leadership of Ontario's Progressive
Conservative Party have declared their opposition to a carbon tax. Andrew
Coyne writes:
When the Great Platform Revolt began, I had thought that their position
would be just to default to the status quo, i.e. cap and trade, since a)
this would not require them to do anything, b) the feds have said they
would accept this in lieu of an explicit carbon tax, and c) the revenues
the province collects from cap and trade, unlike a carbon tax, are
invisible to the consumer. They could then claim to have averted the dread
pr... more »
Keep the RussiaGate Revenue Flying
Talk about amplifying a bellicose propaganda campaign. Right in the middle
of the *New York Times's *latest "The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are
Coming!" front page scare-story is a hyperlink to "narrative architect"
Molly McKew's piece in *Politico*. That piece, which I wrote about here,
itself had amplified and hyperlinked to numerous other fear-mongering
articles written by the gigantic pulsating hive mind of the corporate
media.
However, since the *Times* piece was ostensibly about the leaders of the
Intelligence Hive Mind amplifying the fear in sworn testimony before the... more »
World News Briefs -- February 14, 2018
*The Guardian:* *South African President Zuma allies' home raided and
no-confidence vote announced*
*Raids linked to allegations of influence-peddling by Gupta family come as
ANC’s efforts to oust South Africa’s president continue*
An elite South African police team has raided the luxurious family home of
a family of controversial businessmen accused of improper relations with
Jacob Zuma, as the ruling ANC party continues its chaotic efforts to oust
the country’s president.
The raid on the compound of the wealthy Gupta family in Johannesburg came
as the African National Congress ... more »
Living Longer and Living Poorer - The Perfect Longevity Storm
A recent publication, "We'll Live to 100 - How Can We Afford It" by the
World Economic Forum takes a sobering look at the financial repercussions
of living to the century mark, a greater likelihood than it has ever been.
As many current studies have shown, while we may be living longer, we are
most likely to live longer and live poorer with a very significant portion
of the world in both developed and undeveloped nations simply not saving
enough to fund their elder years.
Since the 1950s, life expectancy has been increasing at an average rate of
one additional year of life for ever... more »
Trudeau right to comment on jury selection
Neither the Prime Minister nor Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould made a
specific comment on whether the Gerald Stanley case was rightly decided.
But they did say that the way juries are assembled in Canada can lead to a
perception of partiality. Recognizing that and taking steps to revise the
jury system to make sure it is, and is seen to be, impartial is exactly
what elected officials are supposed to do. Taking lessons from cases to
improve the justice system is a good thing.
Gerald Stanley has been acquitted and the Saskatchewan Minister of Justice
and Attorney General will ... more »
A TRUMPER EXTENDS THE LIFE OF A FADING SCANDAL -- WHY?
Many observers have noted that the Trump team's handling of the Rob Porter
scandal is terrible -- a more competent administration would have been out
in front of the story and would have contained it quickly, not allowing it
to stay in the headlines for a week. Now a Trump lawyer has taken *another*
scandal, one that was slipping down the memory hole, and has brought it
back to the front pages. Why?
Michael D. Cohen, President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer, said on
Tuesday that he had paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a
pornographic-film actress who had once claimed to have ... more »
A Few Thoughts on Syria
*A Russian View of the Syrian Power Structure*
Kirill Semenov, Director of the Centre of Islamic Research at the Institute
of Innovative Development, Russia International Affairs Department (quite a
title), wrote an interesting article about the change in the internal power
structure in Syria. The abstract is presented for your review below:
Ever since Hafez al-Assad came to power in 1971, the three pillars of the
Syrian regime have been the Ba’ath Party, the Alawite minority and the
army. The current Syrian elites were formed around these three forces. The
tip of the pyramid is rep... more »
Facebook Tracks Ominously Specific Details About Your Life—FOREVER—Here’s How to See It
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Anything and everything you have ever done or seen or liked—even blocked—on
Facebook is stored by the social media company....FOREVER.
The post Facebook Tracks Ominously Specific Details About Your
Life—FOREVER—Here’s How to See It appeared first on The Free Thought Project
.
After church shooting military adds more than 4,000 names of domestic abusers to FBI's background checklist.
Courtesy of the Daily Mail:
*More than 4,000 names have been added to the country's list of ex-military
members banned from owning firearms since the Sutherland Springs massacre
last November, a CNN report has found. *
*In the aftermath of the tragedy, the US Air Force came under fire after
admitting it failed to submit the gunman's name to the FBI's background
check system - even though he had been kicked out of the military for
assaulting his wife, which should have prevented him from owning a firearm
under federal law. *
*Still, the ex-airman was able to purchase a semiautoma... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 14, 2018
*U.S. Air Force: **Air Force outlines future of bomber force*
he Air Force outlined plans for its bomber fleet in its Fiscal Year 2019
President’s Budget Request February 12, 2018.
In line with the service’s bomber vector, the budget request detailed the
Air Force plan to update the B-52 Stratofortress fleet and continue
modifications to the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit fleets while continuing to
acquire B-21 Raiders.
“As part of our decisions presented in the FY19 President’s Budget, the Air
Force will update the B-52 bomber fleet and fund development of replacement
engines,” said ... more »
Untitled
*Nazi attitudes at the University of Maryland (UMD) *
Professor Melissa Landa was fired from her teaching position at the
University of Maryland (UMD) due to her vocal pro-Israel views and fighting
BDS.
The University of Maryland needs to be held accountable for the injustice
it has inflicted.
For ten years, Dr. Melissa Landa was an Assistant Clinical Professor in the
College of Education. She won awards for her teaching and research and
created some of the most popular courses in the College. Students described
her as "one of the best professors at this institution," and colle... more »
If You're Spending 5 Minutes Laughing At The Trumpanzee Budget, That's 5 Minutes You're Not Spending On His Collusion With Putin
I was surprised on Monday when Trump's Director of the Office of Management
and Budget said that the budget the Trumpanzee Regime presented to Congress
is not serious. Putin put a post-literate monstrosity in the White House.
Jonathan Bernstein pointed out that Trump didn't read-- let alone write--
the budget; Mulvaney and his staff did. "It includes proposals that Trump
has little interest in supporting or fighting for." It's more like a
Freedom Caucus budget than anything Trump's going to back. Normally White
House budgets are regarded as a statement of the president's preferenc... more »
Untitled
*Satellites show warming is accelerating sea level rise (?)*
*Dedicated Warmist Seth Borenstein sets out below a coherent story about
warming causing sea-level rise. He regurgitates all the usual Warmist
talking points regardless of their truth. He says, for instance, that the
Antarctic is melting when it is not.So we have to go back to the journal
article behind Seth's splurge to see what the scientists are saying. I
append it below Seth's article.And what we see there is very different from
Seth's confident pronouncements. We see a very guarded article indeed
which ... more »
Russophobia a futile bid to conceal US, European demise
Russophobia — “blame it all on Russia” — is a short-term, futile ploy to
stave off the day of reckoning when furious and informed Western citizens
will demand democratic restitution for their legitimate grievances More
The post Russophobia a futile bid to conceal US, European demise appeared
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6 Deadliest Battles For The Soldiers Fighting In It
*We Are The Mighty:* *6 deadliest battles for troops to fight in*
For better or worse, the grunts handle the main chunk of the fighting.
These are your combat arms troops — infantry, scouts, tankers,
artillerymen, etc.
The supply guys in the back can usually get a bit comfy knowing that they
probably won’t get called to the front line — except in the case of total
war when the front line is so decimated that everyone, back to front, needs
to push into the fray.
To quantify the level of suck, we’ve ranked the following battles by a
metric that measures the percentage of casualtie... more »
Imagine if...
Imagine the furore on the BBC and the other left wing news outlets if a
Republican had been found to be in contact with leaders of the Klu Klux
Klan. How long would he be allowed to last in his job?
However when it's senior Democratic Party figure linked, again, with the
anti Semitic and (at least previously) separist Nation of Islam, not a
word.
The Daily Caller
http://dailycaller.com/2018/02/13/keith-ellison-louis-farrakhan-nation-of-islam/
has the story:
'Democratic Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the deputy chair of the
Democratic National Committee, has attended multiple me... more »
Russia not ruling out presence of citizens apart from military in Syria
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that he didn’t rule out that
Russian nationals, who do not belong to the Russian Armed Forces, could be
in Syria. “We do not have specific detailed information that would allow us
to draw any conclusions. It cannot be ruled out that citizens of the
Russian Federation may be […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish-backed rebels capture town in northwest Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels announced the
capture of another town in the Afrin region of Aleppo, today, after
advancing inside the strategic Rajou District. Led by the Free Syrian Army
(FSA), the Turkish-backed rebels were able to take control Qoudah Qawi in
northwestern Afrin after another fierce battle with the Kurdish-led […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army and US-backed forces battle each other from across the Euphrates in Deir Ezzor – reports
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:22 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army and US-backed forces are
battling it out once again in the countryside of Deir Ezzor province
according to reports by opposition sources. Opposition sources report that
Syrian pro-government forces and US-backed militias are currently locked
into a major clash involving the exchange of small arms and […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US Air Force insists Feb 7th airstrike in Syria was ‘self-defence’ (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – Commander of US Air Forces Central Command
Lt. General Jeffrey Harrigian reiterated the US position that the Feb 7th
airstrike in Syria “was executed from self-defence,” speaking via video
link in a Pentagon press conference in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.
Harrigian explained that on the evening of February 7th, coalition […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Iran strikes back, calls on US to immediately withdraw from Syria
Iran has repeatedly strongly refuted claims of its troops’ presence in
Syria, however, admitted sending military advisors to help the Syrian
government fight terrorists. Tehran has also been acting as one of the
guarantors of the ceasefire regime in the Arab Republic and as a broker in
peace talks. Ali Akbar Velayati, the top aide […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Hundreds of Turkish Army elite urban warfare troops prepare to storm Kurdish stronghold in Syria’s Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Turkish Army has deployed elite troops –
reportedly specialized in urban warfare – to storm a fortress town held by
Kurdish forces in the southwest of Syria’s Afrin region. According to
reports that have been emerging since Tuesday, the Turkish Army is
deploying a company of several hundred elite […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Surrendering a Brussels mosque: A Saudi break with ultra-conservatism?
Saudi Arabia, in an indication that it is serious about shaving off the
sharp edges of its Sunni Muslim ultra-conservatism, has agreed to surrender
control of the Great Mosque in Brussels. The decision follows mounting
Belgian criticism of alleged intolerance and supremacism that was being
propagated by the mosque’s Saudi administrators as well as social […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Even their home State is turning against the tech gaints
The residents of California’s Bay Area, the home of Silicon Valley, might
be expected to be cheerleaders for big tech, but new polling by Edelman
suggests otherwise. 62% think the tech industry makes the “wealthy even
wealthier, but doesn’t really help the rest of California” 67% think tech
needs more regulation 67% see the tech […]
The post Even their home State is turning against the tech gaints appeared
first on UnHerd.
The U.S. Navy's Newest Aircraft Carrier Is 'A Mess'
US Navy
*Task & Purpose*: *The Navy’s Urinal-Free Brand New Supercarrier Is A Big
Fat Mess *
The Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2019 budget includes a hefty chunk
of cash for a fourth Ford-class aircraft carrier, but the Navy may have to
wait a little bit longer to see its dreams of an 11-carrier fleet truly
realized.
Among the slew of vessels included in the Navy portion of President Donald
Trump’s planned boost to the U.S. armed forces budget are three Arleigh
Burke-class destroyers, two Virginia-class submarines, and the “first year
of full funding” for the now-unnamed CV... more »
The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre of Rational Thought
“Please get me up, my friends... No payrolls. No wells. No coupons. That
would be entirely out. Pardon me; I forgot I am plaintiff and not
defendant. Look out. Look out for him. Please. He owed me money; he owes
everyone money.” - Last words of Dutch Schultz, 1935
(By *American Zen*’s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari)
*Y*es, I know it's Valentine's Day. My wife keeps having to remind me why
everything in America turns pink starting the day after Christmas. But I'm
a political writer. Deal. And I have something else to say that doesn't
involve forced declarations of love through proce... more »
I see that the Germans understand Donald Trump's relationship with Russia quite clearly.
Carnival in Germany!!
I think Trump is even more hated in Europe then in USA!!#MAGA #Trump
#FoxAndFriends #FoxNews #BlueWave2018 #Resist #TheResistance #Germany
#Austria #Europe #UK #France #Berlin #Paris #London
pic.twitter.com/iZYKBYFEGt
— Maggie Resists Trump (@Stop_Trump20) February 12, 2018
Here it is from another angle.
Seems accurate to me.
Australian Labor MP: "I'd Choose Autism"
By Anne Dachel A story from Australia makes it clear that vaccines will
maintain the sacred place in medicine with our children as the sacrificial
lambs. Feb 12, 2018, Australia SBS News: I'd choose autism: Labor MP backs
vaccines Labor...
The U.S. Air Force Wants To Use Artificial Intelligence In Understanding The Data That It Accumulates, And The Targets That It Can Find
U.S. Air Force Illustration/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes
*Defense One:* *‘Wouldn’t It Be Great If We Could Shoot Someone in the Face
at 200 Kilometers?’*
What the U.S. Air Force wants out of artificial intelligence — and an
exclusive look into its next project to fuse everything.
The U.S. Air Force is doubling down on efforts to fuse text, video, and
virtually every potential source of data or information together through
artificial intelligence. The goal is to change the way every commander,
airman, and even thinking machine makes decisions. It’s a program called
Data to Decision,... more »
Argentina: New UFO Sighting in Pocito
*Source: Diario La Provincia (San Juan,
Argentina)https://www.diariolaprovinciasj.com/sociedad/2018/2/13/guardianes-cielo-cuyano-aseguraron-haber-visto-nuevo-ovni-pocito-83990.htmlDate:
02.13.2018*
*Argentina: New UFO Sighting in Pocito*
*"Guardianes del cielo cuyano" (Guardians of the skies over Cuyo) claim
having seen a new UFO in Pocito. The UFO watchers allegeldy saw an
unidentified flying object in the sky and recorded it on a camera.*
"Guardianes del cielo cuyano" had a new sigthing this past January. The
UFO
hunters claim having seen an unidentified flying object which th... more »
Obama portrait portrays a president with six fingers
Obama’s official, and bizarre, White House portrait has six fingers. More
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Our snowiest winter
Having lived in our current house for about 20years, like many people who
live pretty ordinary lives, I’m able to reasonably accurately judge what
has been happening to the weather in our locality. We’ve had longer periods
of ice – … Continue reading →
Ball wins: All it took was a few decent people willing to stand up against tyranny.
BREAKING: Tim Ball’s free-speech victory over Andrew Weaver – all charges
dismissed! https://t.co/b6Dz1urSwr — Watts Up With That (@wattsupwiththat)
February 14, 2018 When the history of these times are written it will be
said that a few decent people stood … Continue reading →
Obama, Rice and Comey knee deep in “unmasking” Trump team (Video)
James Comey had a secret Russia meeting with Barack Obama amid "unmaskings"
More
The post Obama, Rice and Comey knee deep in “unmasking” Trump team (Video)
appeared first on The Duran.
Iran Accuses The West Of Using Lizards To Spy On Its Nuclear Program
*AFP:* *Iran military official: West used lizards for nuclear spying*
The former chief-of-staff of Iran's armed forces said Tuesday that Western
spies had used lizards which could "attract atomic waves" to spy on the
country's nuclear programme.
Hassan Firuzabadi, senior military advisor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei, was responding to questions from local media on the recent arrest
of environmentalists.
He said he did not know the details of the cases, but that the West had
often used tourists, scientists and environmentalists to spy on Iran.
"Several years ago, some i... more »
Operation Sinai 2018: A Theatrical Stunt Before Presidential Elections?
The Egyptian government is LYING about the real motives for Operation Sinai
2018. It is not about fighting ISIS terrorists in Sinai. This is BOGUS. The
news that Zionist ‘666’ Israel is assisting Egypt in bombing ISIS
terrorists in Sinai tells you the entire official narrative is BOGUS. ISIS
is an asset of the Israeli […]
A.I. will be ‘billions of times’ smarter than humans, man and machine need to merge
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Afghanistan Needs A Proper And Effective Intelligence Agency
*Javid Ahmad, National Interest:* The Major Flaws in Afghanistan's
Intelligence War
As the dust settles after the latest string of ghastly bombings in Kabul
that took nearly 150 lives, including foreigners, the failure to prevent
the attacks should be debated through one important prism: fixing the
Afghan intelligence.
By any measure, the new wave of violence across Afghanistan is a forceful
response by the Taliban—and, arguably, by Pakistan—to President Donald
Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy, indicating that any American attempt to
pressure them is not only ill-advised but it wo... more »
Israeli Police Recommend Netanyahu Be Indicted on Corruption Charges; Hurry Up Already Mueller!
Trump has been friends for decades with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu,
as was Trump’s father. Both have been supported by …
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FBI Lefties
Powerful.
Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large
number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Report: U.S. Wants To Put Pakistan On A Global Terrorist - Financing Watchlist
A currency trader counts Pakistani Rupee notes as he prepares an exchange
of U.S dollars in Islamabad, Pakistan December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Caren
Firouz
*Reuters:* *Exclusive: U.S. pushes motion to put Pakistan on global
terrorist - financing watchlist*
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The United States has put forward a motion to place
Pakistan on a global terrorist-financing watchlist with an
anti-money-laundering monitoring group, according to a senior Pakistani
official.
Pakistan has been scrambling in recent months to avert being added to a
list of countries deemed non-compliant with ... more »
Pictures: ISIS encircles Kurdish forces near Syria’s border with Iraq in sudden blitz assault
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – On Monday, Islamic State militants operating
in the east Syrian province of Deir Ezzor encircled US-backed Kurdish
forces near the border with Iraq during a swift and sudden assault.
Maneuvering across open desert whilst launching distraction attacks along
the eastern shore of the Euphrates, ISIS bypassed the main zones of […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army to expunge Al-Qaeda from Rastan pocket on Homs-Hama border with rebel approval
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army and allied paramilitary
groups have kicked-off an operation to expunge Al-Qaeda-linked forces from
a large rebel bastion situated on the provincial border of Homs and Hama
governorates. On Monday, the Syrian Army and allied militias launched an
operation against armed rebel groups holding-out in an enclave […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Disrupting Draco Domination with william tompkins
Some seriously disturbing material here. The existence of what we can
easily describe as an alien slave trade interfacing with the Illuminati
provides a lasting motive for the sustained existence of the core
conspiracy itself. It nicely fits the general historic process as well.
What is does explain is simple disappearance. These folks never come
back. A million per year works out to one disappearance per several
thousand per year. That is just about low enough to stay under the
proverbial radar. Inasmuch as we have ample confirmation of human
involvement with the UFO ph... more »
Researchers Find Human Impact on Forest Still Evident After 500 Years
Terra preta soils allowed a population density comparable to rice culture
or about one family per acre of land. For that reason it plausible that
the original population was in the tens of millions. Proximity to rivers
also suggest that they used irrigation during the dry season as well.
Those soils allowed continuous cropping.
It is noteworthy that those soils now continue to support a different blend
of vegetation than the surround. This is creditable because they will not
need to dash fifteen feet down to locate enough nutrients. Thus a wider
blend is possible.
As remarke... more »
sahara
This needs to be integrated with those water harvesting ponds with nets.
The ponds can be a simple cast bowl partially filled with sand and holding
vertical canes suspending a mono - filament net. This draws dew out of
the atmosphere at night and the water drops into the sand to be protected.
The surplus moisture can then be distributed into the surround while a
planting can grow in the cast pond. As this matures and acreage expands it
will become possible to grow an adjacent tree as well to increase the
soil's holding capacity.
In that way we produce an intact shallow... more »
1450 AD . . . A clever civil engineering project at Kusa
Hydraulic engineering is very much applied commonsense. Failure modes are
obvious and their control just as obvious. This is not bridge building
were you are fighting gravity and natural leverage .
Locking water is a natural response to a steepening gradient and awareness
of river arcs a proper response to flood control None of this has changed
a bit since the Bronze Age and our first irrigation super states.
This happens to be an an excellent example of a sophisticated response to a
real flood risk. We have since dammed the river but that may well be taken
down in order to r... more »
Does acupuncture work by re-mapping the brain?
*[image: Detail from an 18th-century Chinese depiction of the various
acupuncture points. Photo courtesy Wellcome Images]*
It make sense that sensation will inform the rest of our automatic nervous
system. That this then supports a natural feedback response as well.
While we try to figure any of this out we continue to work through
empirical observation while hoping to discover a rule. This empirical
observation is often informed though the subconscious as well.
Thus all this technique is best applied continuously over many sessions by
a sensitive. My own experience l... more »
SOLE JAHWAY
*SoleJahway* *writes:*
The moment I got into my car with the ashes of *my beloved black labrador
Jo*, *Highwayman*, by *The Highwaymen*, came on (the first time I ever
heard it).
And for the next four or so months afterwards it would come on just about
everytime I'd turn on my music.
I knew, from the onset, it was Jo letting me know that he was still with
me.
But, it wasn't until about three or four months later that I was able to
really listen to the words, while cleaning (of course), that I realized,
the song is about reincarnation!
Anyway. I know life is eternal.
Yet, eve... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah*
Dateline Washington, DC:
The U.S. Institute For Rape Culture, formerly known as The White House,
announced today the President Donald J. Trump has decreed a new dress code
for all staffers at the institute's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters.
Henceforward, all staff will wear white wife beater tank tops. Said USIRC
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders who appeared in her wife beater with
unshaved shoulders:
The president feels that the staff should show support for those accused of
wife beating and other alleged related abuse incidents. Initially, this was
to be... more »
Study Spotlights Effective Strategies for Helping Low-Income Students Succeed
A report from the Working Students Success Network (WSSN) describes some of
the barriers that low-income students face and identifies practices that
can make a significant impact on student success.
U.S. Intelligence Officials Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing -- News Roundup February 14, 2018
*Business Insider:* *Top intel chief says North Korea's weapons of mass
destruction are the biggest threat to the US*
* US Intelligence chiefs said Tuesday that North Korea will be one of the
most confrontational threats to the US this year.
* North Korea's relentless push for nuclear weapons that could strike the
US and its increasing cyberwarfare activities pose legitimate concerns for
US national security, the officials said.
* During the annual hearing on worldwide threats, officials also warned of
the dangers posed by Russia, Iran, and China.
Director of National Intelligence ... more »
Tweets For Today
WATCH: Director of National Intelligence Coats: “There should be no doubt
that Russia perceives that its past efforts as successful and views the
2018 U.S. midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence
operations.” https://t.co/0ufYxak5lB pic.twitter.com/Gl9qR77nay
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 14, 2018
France will launch strikes if proof emerges that the Syrian regime has used
banned chemical weapons against its civilians, President Emmanuel Macron
says https://t.co/9xxkjQ1ERz pic.twitter.com/Ad6wg4bovq
— AFP news agency (@AFP) February 14, 2018
Gah! There is no... more »
Dear Lord, what were you thinking?
CFACT Senior Policy Analyst Paul Driessen sings an ode to the benefits of
federalism and other gifts from the founders in an article inspired by a
jazz combo. He reports that the 2016 election was swung in "flyover
country" out of a growing frustration with an ever-expanding federal
government that had largely discarded the concept of federalism and was
dictating too many aspects of our lives.
Could The U.S. Stumble Into A Bigger War With Russia And Iran?
*Danny Leffler, Task & Purpose:* *The US Has Nearly Defeated ISIS in Syria,
But It May Be Stumbling Into A Bigger War With Russia And Iran *
On Feb. 7, the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS unleashed a torrent of
airstrikes and artillery fire in a far-flung area of eastern Syria. The
barrage was successful, beating back hundreds of fighters attempting to
overrun a position held by coalition forces and their local allies. The
action might have gone largely unnoticed — the coalition has, after all,
carried out nearly 15,000 airstrikes in Syria — but for one thing: These
bombs didn’t ... more »
"The Brutal Truth About Violence When The SHTF"
*"The Brutal Truth About Violence When The SHTF"*
Selco interviewed by Daisy Luther
"Are you prepared for the extreme violence that is likely to come your way
if the SHTF? No matter what your plan is, it’s entirely probable that at
some point, you’ll be the victim of violence or have to perpetrate violence
to survive. As always, Selco is our go-to guy on SHTF reality checks and
this thought-provoking interview will shake you to your core.
If you don’t know Selco, he’s from Bosnia and he lived through a year in a
city that was blockaded with no utilities, no deliveries of supplies, a... more »
Is US Being Sucked Into Syria’s War?
[image: is-us-being-sucked-into-syria-s-war]
Has President Trump thought through where we are going with this deepening
commitment in Syria, where we have only 2,000 troops and no allies but the
Kurds, while on the other side is the Syrian army, Hezbollah, Russia and
Iran, and Shiite militias from Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan?
New Delhi’s US-Backed “Chinese Containment” Strategy In The Afro-Indian Ocean
US planners are orchestrating India’s all-around expansion into this ocean,
but China can utilize creative solutions in leveraging its multipolar Silk
Road partnerships to proactively counteract this latent threat before it
becomes uncontrollable.
The post New Delhi’s US-Backed “Chinese Containment” Strategy In The
Afro-Indian Ocean appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Picture Of The Day
KCNA
*WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this news story .... *What Kim
Jong-un's new photo tells us about North Korea* (BBC).
Did Russian President Putin Orderd This Weekend's Attack Against A Forward Base In Syria Where U.S. Advisors Were Stationed?
*Ralph Peters, New York Post:* *Russians attacked American troops on
Putin’s orders*
It was inevitable. Russian “mercenaries” attacked a forward base in Syria
where they knew American advisors were stationed. It was a test. And our
military passed.
Let’s hope the administration passes, too.
The most important thing about this attack on our troops is that it
couldn’t have happened without Vladimir Putin’s personal approval. Nye
vozmozhno.
The core of the attacking force came from the Wagner Group, Russia’s
version of the American thugs who worked for the company formerly known as... more »
Unique Mouse Platform for Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody Discovery
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Evolving Fungal Landscape In Asia
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Why Bitcoin Is the Most Dangerous Global Scam in 20 Years.
https://www.inc.com/linkedin/vivek-wadhwa/why-bitcoin-largest-ponzi-scheme-human-history-vivek-wadhwa.html?cid=sf01001&sr_share=twitter
NCCN Revises Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Guideline.
https://www.journalofclinicalpathways.com/news/nccn-revises-breast-cancer-risk-reduction-guideline
How Much Collusion? More Collusion Than Anyone Has Ever Seen Since Benedict Arnold... No, More Than That
Yesterday, Skip went over how Carnival revelers the world over are poking
fun at Señor Trumpanzee. In Lisbon, it wasn't just Trump this weekend, but
Trump, Putin and Kim Jong Un, 3 explosive assholes the whole world hates.
The 3 were portrayed as sharks, an animal Trump is petrified of. People
laughed. Trump doesn't care when people laugh at him. He's a clown with a
mission-- no dignity but a mission. All the stuff about how a "confused"
White House is bogged down in misogynistic scandals... the more ink it
gets, the more it unfocuses people's minds from Trump's collusion with
Put... more »
Memo to Black Academics: Fight Rather Than Seek Fame
As the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2018, countless individuals
articulated resolutions that they were going to immediately enact.
According to NBC news, some of the most popular resolutions include:
committing to a healthier lifestyle, financial improvements and spending
quality time with loved ones. Predictably, a month into the new year, many
people have already started to lapse on their resolutions.
‘Black Scholars Matter’ Series Celebrates Academicians and Their Work
This is the first in a three-part Black History Month series this week
celebrating Black academicians and their scholarship. “Black Scholars
Matter” profiles were written by Walter Hudson and Tiffany Pennamon.
Review: Volume Explores Diversity of Black Intellectual Thought
Black Americans are frequently regarded as a monolithic group that thinks,
votes and worships the same way. Black scholars have worked to dispel this
myth by pointing out the range and complexity of Black American
experiences. Black Intellectual Thought in Modern America: A Historical
Perspective is an edited volume that explores the diversity of Black
intellectual thought. It includes an introduction and seven essays that
highlight particular aspects of Black scholarship in America.
The Military Industrial Complex Strikes Again: War Spending Will Bankrupt America
The Military Industrial Complex Strikes Again: War Spending Will Bankrupt
America by John W. Whitehead, https://rutherford.org/ Mark my words,
America’s war spending will bankrupt the nation. For that matter, America’s
war spending has already bankrupted the nation to the tune of more than $20
trillion dollars. – Now the Trump Administration is pushing for a $4.4
trillion budget for fiscal year 2019 that would add […]
UK Sending Warship to Challenge China at South China Sea
UK Sending Warship to Challenge China at South China Sea
by http://www.presstv.com/ Britain plans to sail a warship to the South
China Sea next month at a time of rising tensions between China and the
United States, a move likely to anger Beijing. – British Defense Secretary
Gavin Williamson told The Australian newspaper on Tuesday HMS Sutherland, a
[…]
Jews in Iran: One of the Biggest Diaspora Communities Outside Israel
RT Published on Feb 10, 2018 The Jewish diaspora in Iran has grown to
become one of the most significant and well-established in the world and it
continues to thrive, despite living through some turbulent times under
Tehran’s regime. end
Charles Hugh Smith: Something Changed (And The Mainstream Financial Sector Dares Not Talk About It)
Charles Hugh Smith: Something Changed (And The Mainstream Financial Sector
Dares Not Talk About It) by Charles Hugh Smith via Of Two
Minds via https://www.silverdoctors.com/ The illusion that risk can be
limited delivered three asset bubbles in less than 20 years. – Has anything
actually changed in the past two weeks? The conventional bullish answer is
no, nothing’s changed; the global […]
‘We Have Reasons to Believe US Wants to Stay in Syria for a Long Time, If Not Forever’- Russian FM
RT Published on Feb 13, 2018 Last month, the US announced plans to maintain
an open-ended military presence in Syria. Washington says it wants to
ensure that the civil war is resolved through a political process, and that
displaced locals can return to their homes. However, Russian Foreign
Minister Sergey Lavrov thinks Washington’s presence may become […]
White House Strongly Denies as ‘False’ Netanyahu’s Claims of Talks With U.S. on Annexing West Bank Settlements
Someone is LYING! It is either the White House or NUTenyahu who is selling
BULL Excrement. – White House dismisses idea of U.S.-Israel discussing
settlement annexation by Jeffrey Heller, https://www.reuters.com/ JERUSALEM
(Reuters) – The United States dismissed as false an Israeli assertion on
Monday that the two countries were discussing the possibility of Israel
annexing Jewish […]
Plunge In Interbank Lending: The Straw That Broke The Fed’s Back
Plunge In Interbank Lending: The Straw That Broke The Fed’s Back by Mike
Mish Shedlock, https://www.themaven.net/mishtalk Interbank lending took a
historic dive. Readers ask “What’s happening?” Let’s investigate. The
plunge in interbank lending is both sudden and dramatic. What’s going on? –
Fed Tightening Two Ways The short answer is a straw broke the Fed’s back. A
[…]
Israeli Police Recommend Netanyahu Be Indicted For Bribery
RT Published on Feb 13, 2018 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
could be facing several official charges over his alleged involvement in
corruption cases. Israeli police say they have enough evidence to open a
case against him. Read more: https://on.rt.com/8z2k end
Disgraced Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns After Admitting Lying About Putin’s “Greater Russia” Comment
Disgraced Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns After Admitting Lying About
Putin’s “Greater Russia” Comment by Tyler
Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update: The Netherlands’ foreign
minister was facing a tough debate in Parliament Tuesday following his
admission that he lied about attending a meeting hosted by Russian
President Vladimir Putin at his country retreat more than a decade ago. –
But, Minister […]
U.S. Defends Airstrike That Reportedly Killed 'Dozens' Of Russian Mercenaries In Syria. More Details Are Emerging On What Happened
*CNBC*: *Pentagon defends airstrike that reportedly killed 'dozens' of
Russian mercenaries in Syria*
* A senior U.S. military official Tuesday defended an airstrike on
pro-Syrian government forces last week that reportedly killed "dozens" of
Russians.
* "This was self defense," Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, commander
of U.S. Air Forces Central Command told reporters at a briefing.
* The airstrike followed an attack by pro-Syrian government forces on
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, who are fighting ISIS.
* An undisclosed number of U.S. coalition advisors were on the gro... more »
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