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Iraqi forces to begin operation to clear ISIS cells in Hawija (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (var. Hashd Al-Sha’abi) are preparing to launch a new military operation inside the Hawija District of the Kirkuk Governorate. According to the official media of the Popular Mobilization Units, their forces are planning to clear all of the Islamic State’s sleeper cells that believed to be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In-depth look into total number of Iranians killed in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) – A total of 385 Iranians have been killed fighting in the nearly seven year long Syrian War, the Islamic World News reported on February 12th. The Iran-based researchers were able to identify the 385 Iranian fighters, while also mapping the hometowns of those killed in Syria. Of the 385 killed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army to enter Afrin region in next hours – SANA
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) announced that the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) will enter the Afrin region of Aleppo in the coming hours. This report by SANA comes just 24 hours after Kurdish officials announced that the Syrian Army and YPG had reached an agreement that would […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Operation Olive Branch a ‘legitimate right for self-defence’ – Turkish FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu claimed that Turkey’s ‘Olive Branch’ operation in northern Syria is a ‘legitimate right [for] self defence,’ while speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday. Cavusoglu also said it was “a big mistake” to support a terrorist organisation to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia concerned over US attempts to break up Syria – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has voiced concern that US actions in Syria are aimed at partitioning Syria and accused Washington of using the Kurds to undermine the Arab Republic’s territorial integrity. “Such fears arise when we get acquainted with the plans that the US is beginning to implement on the ground, primarily to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish-backed rebels capture several areas in northern Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels scored another advance in the Afrin region of Aleppo, today, taking control of three sites that were held by the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG). Led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Turkish-backed rebels captured Iki Dam, Marsou, and Shalteh after a short battle with the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Militants to ‘attack on all fronts’ in Daraa if Syrian Army launches east Damascus offensive – reports
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:48 A.M.) – Free Syrian Army-linked militant groups based in Daraa province are threatening to attack pro-government forces from every direction across the region if the Syrian Army goes ahead with its planned operation in Damascus’ East Ghouta region, so say pro-rebel sources. Pro-rebel sources state that every single Free Syrian Army affiliate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey claims 1,641 YPG, ISIS fighters ‘neutralized’ in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 A.M.) – The Turkish General Staff claimed on Monday that their forces had killed at least 1,641 fighters from the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) and so-called Islamic State (ISIS). The 1,641 ISIS and YPG fighters were reportedly killed by the Turkish Army and their rebel allies between the dates of January […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Iran has no military bases in Syria – Zarif
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, stated on the sidelines of the Geneva Security Conference on Monday that Iran has no military bases in Syria. “No, we do not have them [in Syria],” Zarif told reporters. Zarif added that Iran does send military advisers to Syria to aid the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
‘Damascus army will enter Afrin to repel Turkish forces’ – Kurdish official
Senior Kurdish official, Badran Jia Kurd, told Reuters that Syrian Kurdish forces and the country’s government had agreed on the deployment of Syrian army troops along border positions in the Afrin region to curb the Turkish campaign, and that the military would enter the beleaguered Afrin within the next two days. “We can cooperate with any side that lends us a helping […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Alleged Egyptian ISIS commander arrested in the Philippines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Philippine National Police arrested an Egyptian national, Friday, that is believed to be an Islamic State (ISIS) leader, the Manila Times reported today. According to the report from the Manila Times, Fehmi Lassoued (AKA “John Rasheed Lassoned”) was arrested at an apartment inside the Malate District of Manila city […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish Foreign Minister calls for respect of Syrian territorial integrity
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Sunday held a speech at the 2018 Munich Security Conference, in which he elaborated on the issue of Syria’s territorial integrity and on the progress made at Astana peace talks. On Syria’s Territorial Integrity “We have to be sincere that we are supporting territorial integrity of Syria and we […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Zero hour approaches the East Ghouta as Syrian Army troops gather at several axes: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – Zero hour has approached the East Ghouta, as several Syrian Arab Army (SAA) units have gathered at a number of axes in this rural region outside of Damascus city. According to the latest military report from east Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army’s Tiger Forces division has positioned themselves at several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Tutankhamun - Tuthmose - where's the difference?
Buried in a woman's tomb? this is almost brilliant.
This Is The Story Of A Chinese Submarine Disaster In 2003
Reuters *Sebastien Roblin, National Interest:* *In 2003, a Chinese Submarine Sank Mysteriously. How the Crew Died Is Horrifying.* On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. The fishermen notified the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) which promptly dispatched two vessels to investigate. At first the PLAN believed the contact to be an intruding submarine from South Korea or Japan. But when Chinese personnel finally recovered the apparent derelict they realized it was one of their ow... more »
"Vignettes from Ireland"
*"Vignettes from Ireland"* by Bill Bonner "Vignettes from Ireland: ** We walked into the tourist office in Youghal (pronounced ‘Yall’) in County Cork. Two young men were there. Curly hair. Cute. Something odd about them. Too carefully groomed and well dressed for the town. ‘How do we get to Sir Walter Raleigh’s house?’ we asked. ‘I don’t know. I’ll look it up for you.’ Something was amiss. The accents were wrong. And how could they not know where the famous house was located? It is the only tourist attraction in the small, depressed town. When asked, they gave us the full story. ‘... more »
Albert Woodfox’s Release: Celebrating and Reflecting Upon the Two-Year Anniversary --An Interview With Law Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell
(PHOTOS: Albert's 71st Birthday party held this weekend at his home in New Orleans. Happy Birthday, Albert!) *Albert Woodfox’s Release: Celebrating and Reflecting Upon the Two-Year Anniversary--An Interview With Law Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell* *By Angola 3 News* On February 19, 2016, following 43 years in solitary confinement, Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 was released from prison on his 69th birthday. Now two years later, as we celebrate Albert’s 71st birthday, it is still difficult to properly articulate our profound joy that after decades of hard work and perseverance,... more »
Thirteen Russian Trolls Indicted?
This was put out from Q anon and may be part of the reported indictments as ancillary material. After all it is an extract from a pending DHS report on the 2016 election and it not only establishes that the Russians did nothing or less, but that someone not the Russians did and it was a massive attack on the integrity of our democracy. 7,000,000 + false votes. possibly several million votes actually suppressed illegally as well and that is without the voting machines plausibly switching votes. I have seen one source say that Trump took 70,000,000 votes to 56,000,000 for Clinto... more »
Will The Conspiracy Against Trump and American Democracy Go Unpunished?
Understand something. This is the real thing and it is in fact a coup by the monied interests against the American voters that has been underway since Reagan and plausibly in an ad hoc manner long before. Our presidents have been convenient puppets who have allowed the institutions of the USA to be gutted for personal profit. It just goes on and on. This article makes the case for those who have not understood. I do think that the Trump enterprise can prevail to shake out all the evil built into our institutions now. After saying that it is also true that he must fight one m... more »
The Discovery of Terra Nova by the Cypherpunks
This ground zero for the future and it will get out simply because the creators have no skin in the game of fossilizing the past. The Deep State is now discovering this to their horror and as we will all be chipped, it will no longer be possible to hide criminal activity of any kind and why not? That happens to include hiding knowledge as well. We will know all and see all. That is our future. Our culture will soon shift seamlessly into full Terra forming mode led by the universality of natural communities and excess capital. We will all learn to love each other as a matt... more »
Low-level alcohol consumption can help clean the brain
Surprising and important. The take home is that a small glass of red wine for lunch and another for supper will do the trick nicely. Other forms of alcohol can be substituted as well. I threw in the red wine because it is also indicated for heart support. What is important is that it is no longer necessary to feel guilty over a moderate non impairing consumption of alcohol. Done properly it may well prevent or slow Alzheimer's. *Low-level alcohol consumption can help clean the brain * *Darren Quick* * A new study provides more evidence why it's best to drink in moderation(Cr... more »
Miss England Soldier Quits The Army After Years Of Sexual Abuse
Former Miss England, Katrina Hodge, who was dubbed 'Combat Barbie' when she joined the Army has revealed how she quit after years of sexist abuse MoD *Daily Mail:* *Miss England dubbed Combat Barbie who saved lives of five comrades in Iraq quits the Army after being called 's**t' and 'b***h' in sickening campaign of abuse* * Katrina Hodge, 30 was branded a 's**t' and a 'liar' by an Army 'sexist boys club' * She saved the lives of five comrades in Iraq and was decorated for her act * However her comrades bullied her saying that she had made the whole thing up * In 2009 Katrina won M... more »
Electrical Engineers - Electric Universe - Dark Matter and Dark Energy
it's about time Standard Cosmology and Astrophysical Scientists start investigating the Electric Universe, now. Maybe the Electrical Engineers can help them see the REAL universe for what it is...
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* For President's Day: Teddy Roosevelt, like Lincoln and Eisenhower, was a Republicans. All three are in the conversation when it comes to the discussion of who makes the list of our greatest presidents. That alone is a wonder in the world of 2018. They weren't faultless as human beings or as presidents, but they were men with souls and some sense of decency and vision for the future of their country. As such, they would never fit into today's Republican Party. The full Roosevelt quote reads as follows: Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the nat... more »
So True
Media haranguing people about what they can have, what they should do, how they should feel has reached such absurd levels. It is all so far removed from simply reporting what is! — MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) February 18, 2018 Russia interferes in every election. You didn’t care until you were told to care. Statues stood for over 100 years. You didn’t care until you were told to care. People are killed daily by guns in cities like Chicago. You don’t care about gun violence until you’re told to care — Stonewall Jackson (@1776Stonewall) February 18, 2018 *WNU Editor: *Some have a differ... more »
Follow The Cumbrian Coal Mine Money….All The Way To China
Sellafield Nuclear Site and area of proposed coal mine under the Irish Sea (St. Bees). Photo by Marianne Birkby. “To … Continue reading →
Climate alarmism is still bizarre, dogmatic, intolerant
CFACT Senior Policy Advisor Paul Driessen strongly recommends reading geologist Gregory Wrightstone's new 123-page book, "Inconvenient Facts: The Science That Al Gore Doesn't Want You To Know" as a tool for refuting the wild claims of climate alarmists and their minions.
Here Is The World's List Of 20 Aricraft Carriers That Are In Service Today
Daniel Brown/Business Insider *Business Insider:* *These are the 20 aircraft carriers in service today* Despite aircraft carriers' immense cost, the Navy believes there is no replacing a well-armed, aircraft equipped, sovereign piece of US territory, powered by dual nuclear reactors. Former Defense Secretary William Cohen was fond of saying that without "flattops" the US has "less of a voice, less of an influence." Evidently, many of the worlds nations also believe this is true. The last few years have seen a number of interesting developments for aircraft carriers. Some nations,... more »
World War 3: India and Pakistan Leaders Issued with ‘PLEA’ to Halt ESCALATING VIOLENCE
World War 3: India and Pakistan Leaders Issued with ‘PLEA’ to Halt ESCALATING VIOLENCE by JOSEPH CAREY, https://www.express.co.uk/ THE LEADERS of both India and Pakistan have been issued with a letter from civil society groups in the two Kashmirs that have come together to request both nations adhere to the ceasefire around the contested border, it has […]
Doug Casey On Why Gold Could Go “Hyperbolic”
Doug Casey On Why Gold Could Go “Hyperbolic” by https://www.caseyresearch.com/ …. Doug: Keeping dollars in banks is very dangerous. The whole world is like Cyprus a few years ago. You don’t actually own anything in a bank or broker anymore—your assets are the unsecured liability of an institution that’s likely bankrupt. This is especially true if you have […]
Israel’s Blockade of Gaza Continues to Have Dire Consequences for Palestinians
RT America Published on Feb 14, 2018 Almost 2 million people live in the Gaza Strip, one of the most densely populated regions on earth. Most Gazans live on less than $2 per day and 80 percent are dependent on outside food aid. In part two of RT America’s exclusive report, Anya Parampil explores the difficulty […]
Israeli Air Force Strikes Six Gaza Targets Following Border Attack
Israeli Air Force Strikes Six Gaza Targets Following Border Attack by ANNA AHRONHEIM, EYTAN HALON, TAMAR BEN-OZER, 17 Feb 2018, http://www.jpost.com/ * Eisenkot: War with Gaza could break out this year * 4 IDF soldiers wounded after explosive device detonated near Gaza border – IAF targets included a Hamas terror tunnel and military facilities. A home in the Sha’ar […]
Pat Buchanan: 300 Nukes in Israel Yet Iran a Threat?
“Iran doesn’t frighten me and I don’t think it should frighten the American people. They don’t have a bomb. They haven’t made a decision to build one. They don’t have the means to deliver one. And the Israelis have 300 atomic bombs! I mean who presents the existential threat to whom?” – Pat Buchanan (7:58 […]
Pathological Liar Israel’s PM Netanyahu: Iran is Greatest Threat to World
Israel’s PM Netanyahu: Iran is Greatest Threat to World by https://sputniknews.com/ Tensions between Israel and Iran have been running high since the Israeli armed forces intercepted what they said was an Iranian drone and conducted a series of attacks on military objects in Syria. – On Iranian Nuclear Deal “Iran seeks to dominate our region, the Middle […]
Tweets for Today
Syrian Kurdish official: deal for Syrian army to enter Afrin https://t.co/XQI7TuZF5e pic.twitter.com/bZtS5A3SXB — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 19, 2018 President Assad has been sending reinforcements from across Syria to the edge of Eastern Ghouta https://t.co/bWX3xsEu5H — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 19, 2018 Shadowy North Korean IT group believed hiding out in Russian Far East https://t.co/VrOokIFMRq — emptywheel (@emptywheel) February 19, 2018 'Black Panther' smashed the box office with $192 million weekend — and that's not counting China, Russia or Japan https://t.... more »
The Mobile Phone Is Probably The Most Dangerous Device Available Today
*Asia Times:* *Mobile apps, smartphones pose a clear and present danger* *Most people don't realize that the mobile phone is being 'weaponized'.* New revelations show that Iran has posted apps found on Google’s Play Store which give the Iranians the ability to easily spy on anyone who downloads them to their smartphone. Some say these are “weaponized” smartphone apps. Most people don’t realize that the mobile phone is probably the most dangerous device available today. It is more powerful than any conventional computer, and it is totally vulnerable to hacking. The modern smartphone... more »
Trump savages Adam Schiff, pouring salt in his wound
Democrat Adam Schiff displays brazen partisanship in double-talk comment that Obama should have done more to stop the Russian meddling, while still trying to nurture collusion allegations More The post Trump savages Adam Schiff, pouring salt in his wound appeared first on The Duran.
German Foreign Minister: “We can no longer recognize our America”
Berlin diplomat dismayed by the strange and unfamiliar playbook regarding diplomacy in Europe; decries President Trump's 'America First' policy basis More The post German Foreign Minister: “We can no longer recognize our America” appeared first on The Duran.
How religion might limit medical treatment
How religion might limit medical treatment https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/health/religion-medical-treatment/index.html Advertisements
Critics jump on ultrasound and autism connection
Critics jump on ultrasound and autism connection https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/health/ultrasound-autism-study/index.html
Pocket-size device to test for heart attacks
Pocket-size device to test for heart attacks https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/health/heart-attack-test-device-intl/index.html
A smile will improve your run, research finds
A smile will improve your run, research finds https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/health/smile-running-energy-partner/index.html
Psychiatric illnesses share similar gene activity
Psychiatric illnesses share similar gene activity https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/13/health/psychiatric-illnesses-gene-activity-study/index.html
Measles tripled in Europe in 2017, European CDC reports
Measles tripled in Europe in 2017, European CDC reports https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/14/health/measles-europe-bn/index.html
Are you susceptible to brainwashing?
Are you susceptible to brainwashing? https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/13/health/brainwashing-mind-control-patty-hearst/index.html
FDA approves first blood test for concussion
FDA approves first blood test for concussion https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/14/health/concussion-blood-test-fda-bn/index.html
As marijuana use rises, doctors warn pregnant women
As marijuana use rises, doctors warn pregnant women https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/15/health/pot-pregnancy-partner/index.html
World’s first human case of H7N4 avian flu reported in China
World’s first human case of H7N4 avian flu reported in China https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/15/health/first-human-case-h7n4-avian-flu/index.html
X22 Report, “Warning, Huge Amount Of Chatter, Something Possible, Imminent: Q”
X22 Report, “Warning, Huge Amount Of Chatter, Something Possible, Imminent: Q” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CwSDAKydp0
Picture Of The Day
Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighters are seen on a bus in the town of al-Rai, Syria February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Photos of the week* (Reuters).
Syria should close airspace for Turkish jets: YPG official
In an interview to Sputnik, Kurdish YPG representative Nuri Mahmud detailed the disposition around the Syrian city of Afrin, where Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch is still underway. “The attacks on Afrin by the Turkish army and groups of the Free Syrian Army, controlled by Turkey, have entered the fourth week – they launch massive airstrikes […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Confirmed: Two major Syrian rebel groups merge into single militia to fight Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 A.M.) – Two major Syrian rebel groups have officially merged ranks into a single militia to fight the Syrian Army and rival militant factions. On Sunday night, the Muslim Brotherhood affiliate group Ahrar al-Shram and the Free Syrian Army-linked Noor al-Din al-Zenki faction official announced (announcement shown below) that they had merged […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian military conducts massive overnight assault in the East Ghoua
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a massive attack last night that targeted several areas under the control of the Islamist forces in the East Ghouta region of Damascus. Led by the Tiger Forces division, the Syrian Army fired dozens of surface-to-surface missiles, artillery shells, and rockets towards the East […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Afrin doctors plea for help following alleged chemical attack (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 A.M.) – Medics of Afrin General Hospital gave a press conference on Sunday, following an alleged toxic gas attack on the village of Aranda on February 16. The attack is believed to be part of the Turkish military’s ‘Olive Branch’ operation in northern Syria. Director of Afrin Hospital Dr Khalil Sabri confirmed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Hundreds of Syrian Marines gear up for future offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 A.M.) – An entire battalion of Syrian Marines recently graduated from their months-long intense training regime and are now ready to be deployed to almost any front in the country for offensive operations should they be called on. The battalion in question numbers many hundred troops (as many as 500 according to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israel attacks Hamas in southern Gaza after rocket fire: IDF Spox.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 A.M.) – Israel launched several airstrikes over the southern countryside of the Gaza Strip last night, targeting a number of areas under the control of the Hamas Movement. “A short while ago, in response to the rocket that was launched at Israel earlier today, IAF fighter jets targeted underground infrastructure in he […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Latest map update from northern Aleppo – February 18th
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 A.M.) – For the third day in a row, the Turkish-backed rebels scored a big advance against the YPG forces, seizing several areas inside the northwestern corridor of the Afrin region. Led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Turkish-backed rebels managed to capture three towns inside the Rajou District of Afrin […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi Arabian FM slams Iran for actions in Middle East and Africa (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 A.M.) – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel al-Jubeir talked about what he believes is the destabilising effects of Iran in the Middle East and with countries in Africa, during the Munich Security Conference on Sunday. Underlining the tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, aJubeir said, “We didn’t attack Iran, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israel’s ‘invincibility has crumbled’ – Iranian FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 A.M.) – Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that Israel’s “invincibility” has “crumbled”, as he lambasted a speech given earlier by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Munich Security Conference, Sunday. Zarif talked in reference to the shooting down of an Israeli F-16 jet which had reportedly attacked […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Pro-Syrian Army tribal forces join east Damascus battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 A.M.) – Syrian pro-government tribal forces are to join the Syrian Army’s upcoming offensive against militant groups in the East Ghouta region of Damascus. Paramilitary fighters and heavy equipment from tribal units have already begun their journey towards the country’s capital amid the ongoing build-up of other Syrian Army and pro-government forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army deploys Tochka ballistic missiles to east Damascus amid arrival of another huge armored convoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:25 A.M.) – The Syrian Army is deploying its Tochka ballistic missile systems to Damascus for use against armed rebel groups operating in the city’s East Ghouta region. Visual confirmation of the Syrian Army’s transferal of such strategic weapons towards the country’s capital emerged just hours ago with the releasing of a video […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
2018 “Public Engagement with Science” award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
2018 “Public Engagement with Science” award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): The Winner is: *Michael Mann* Michael Mann? The Penn State Professor infamous for the flawed "hockey stick" graph 'will receive the 2018 “Public Engagement with Science” award by the American Association for the *Advancement of Science* (AAAS) this weekend. The award will recognize Mann’s “tireless efforts to communicate the science of climate change to the media, public and policymakers.” ' SO, regarding Mann's advancement of science; was he advancing science when he ...more »
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, "Liquid Mind: Ambience Minimus - Shadows of White"
Music by Chuck Wild, "Liquid Mind: Ambience Minimus - Shadows of White" Images courtesy of the Solar Dynamics Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, The Hubble Space Telescope, European Southern Observatory, ESA and NASA. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2zu1gf9Pus&feature=g-vrec
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Almost every object in the above photograph is a galaxy. The Coma Cluster of Galaxies pictured above is one of the densest clusters known - it contains thousands of galaxies. Each of these galaxies houses billions of stars - just as our own Milky Way Galaxy does. Although nearby when compared to most other clusters, light from the Coma Cluster still takes hundreds of millions of years to reach us. *Click image for larger size.* In fact, the Coma Cluster is so big it takes light millions of years just to go from one side to the other! Most galaxies in Coma and other clusters are ell... more »
Chet Raymo, “Morning Stars”
*“Morning Stars”* by Chet Raymo “For some years this William Blake watercolor hung in my living room, blown up photographically to enormous size (that was back in my darkroom days). An illustration from The Book of Job: "When the morning stars sang together..." The original watercolor is small, not a lot larger than what you will get if you click on the image here... *Click image for larger size.* That's Job and his family at the bottom, enclosed by the thickest clouds, representing the flesh. Under the Lord's left arm is the Moon goddess Diana, the heart or feeling, delicately hol... more »
"We Learn More..."
"We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself." ~ Lloyd Alexander
"Mary Oliver on the Magic of Punctuation and a Reading of Her Soul-Stretching Poem “Seven White Butterflies”
*"Mary Oliver on the Magic of Punctuation and a Reading * *of Her Soul-Stretching Poem “Seven White Butterflies”* by Maria Popova "It’s hard to be human and be unmoved by the grace with which Mary Oliver (b. September 10, 1935) captures the subtleties and mysteries of being alive, from her exquisite poems to her soul-stretching ideas about poetry itself. The recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award, Oliver’s lyrical mastery renders her the Whitman of our day and her sublime attunement to the transcendent in nature place her alongside Thoreau. In this recording from an... more »
Chinese Security Officials Tried To Block President Trump's 'Nuclear Football' When He And His Team Visited Beijing's Great Hall Of The People In November
*Axios:* *Skirmish in Beijing over the nuclear football* On Thursday Nov. 9, when President Trump and his team visited Beijing's Great Hall of the People, Chief of Staff John Kelly and a U.S. Secret Service agent skirmished with Chinese security officials over the nuclear football. I've spoken to five sources familiar with the events. Here's what happened, as they describe it: * When the U.S. military aide carrying the nuclear football entered the Great Hall, Chinese security officials blocked his entry. (The official who carries the nuclear football is supposed to close to the p... more »
The Worst, Stinkiest Swamp Ever
UK tabloids-- as well as other tabloids-- live to point out the personal ugliness of celebrities and their hideous relationships. Remember when they were being sued for graphic stories about Melania's old days as a high priced call girl from Slovenia or Slovakia? These days they're more into stories about how Melania won't hold hands with her disgusting oafish husband. How British is this? The frosty exchange was caught on camera as they landed at Palm Beach International Airport to visit survivors in hospital en-route to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend. This interaction comes just ... more »
"Rarely..."
"Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Art As Political Resistance
For many people, America feels heavy. Whether mounting political challenges or the general decline in civility, the daily and nearly hourly updates from the political world make it difficult to find a moment of solitude.
Greg Hunter, "Financial Markets Definitely Destabilizing – Charles Hugh Smith"
*"Financial Markets Definitely Destabilizing – * *Charles Hugh Smith"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer and book author Charles Hugh Smith has been watching the extreme movements in financial markets closely. Is he nervous? Smith says, “Oh yeah, it’s definitely destabilizing. In other words, it’s becoming not just more volatile, the whole underlying structure of our economy is destabilizing. What I mean by that is it’s becoming more brittle or fragile. That is fundamentally why we are seeing these wild swings. People are swinging between keeping the money machine l... more »
What To Do With Captured IS Foreign Fighters?
Iraqi special forces intelligence agents check men's IDs in the search for Islamic State fighters in Mosul, Iraq on Nov. 27. Credit: Goran Tomasevic/Reuters *Rikar Hussein & Nisan Ahmado, VOA:* *Western Countries’ Dilemma: What to Do With Captured IS Foreign Fighters?* WASHINGTON — The United States and its European allies are divided over the question of what to do with hundreds of Islamic State (IS) foreign fighters who were captured on the battlefields in Syria and Iraq. While an agreement on how to handle the issue has yet to be made, experts warn of unprecedented challenges ... more »
"Promise Me..."
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” - Christopher Robin to “Pooh”
Hezbollah Issues More Threats Against Israeli Offshore Oil & Gas Operations
*Times of Israel:* *Hezbollah issues fresh threat against Israel’s offshore gas rigs* In newly issued pamphlets and video, Lebanese terror group warns it will strike 'whoever abuses oil and gas sites in Lebanon's economic waters' Hezbollah threatened on Sunday to target Israel’s Mediterranean natural gas rigs in a future conflict, the latest in a string of such threats. The terror group, which has sought to position itself as Lebanon’s defense against Israel and amid an ongoing dispute over gas-rich offshore economic waters, released a video that showed what appeared to be drillin... more »
The Army Is Making Good on Its Pledge to Bring Back This Old Bazooka
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, North America* Coming soon to a war near you? The Army is planning on spending major cash to bolster its arsenal of 84mm Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles in the coming years, nearly quadrupling requested funds to acquire hundreds of the upgraded M3E1s to deliver on its pledge to return the iconic bazooka to the front lines. The service’s fiscal 2019 budget request contains a $23.3 million line item to equip the Army and Army National Guard with 300 M3A1 recoilless rifle systems, fire control mechanisms, and sub caliber adapters and spares... more »
Lebanon: Russia's New Outpost in the Middle East?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* How would Israel or America respond? After gaining naval and air bases in Syria, Russia may now be setting its sights on Lebanon. Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered Russia's Defense Ministry to seek a military cooperation agreement with Lebanon. Moscow wants Lebanese ports to be open to visits by Russian warships and Lebanese airports to be transit points for Russian warplanes, according to the Arabic-language edition of Russian media site *Sputnik News* (Google English translation here). The agreement would cover a broad r... more »
The Navy's New $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier Has Some Serious Problems
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, North America* A few billion here, a few billion there—pretty soon, we’ll be talking about a working aircraft carrier. *At the current reliability, Ford’s cats only have “a 9 percent chance of completing the 4-day surge and a 70 percent chance of completing a day of sustained operations as defined in the design reference mission without a critical failure.” That’s on a good day, with a deck full of trained-up sailors; the Ford class was designed to reduce manning requirements but is “sensitive to manpower fluctuations” simply because th... more »
The Day Hitler Met His Match: This Is How the Allies Invaded Nazi Germany
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* And sealed the Third Reich's fate forever. The United States had not yet entered World War II when *Time* magazine noted that the Army had created two new armored divisions. The commander of one of the divisions, said the magazine, was worthy of note. Selected to command the 3rd Armored Division “was an alert, progressive officer with an old Army name: Brigadier General Alvan Cullom Gillem, Jr.”The magazine was right to notice. Gillem was destined to help change the U.S. Army forever. *Two Foreign Expeditions* Born in 1888, Gillem gra... more »
Japan Might Buy as Many as 40 F-35B Fighters, Report States
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* And that should worry some folks in Beijing. Japan is officially drawing up plans to acquire the F-35B, according to local media reports. This week, *The Yomiuri Shimbun, *a Japanese newspaper, said that Shinzo Abe’s administration “is planning to indicate the number of [F-35B] aircraft to be procured in the next Medium Term Defense Program, which is to be compiled at the end of this year.” The story went on to report that the Abe government is “mulling including related expenses in the fiscal 2019 budget plan, with a view to starting the deliver... more »
These Are the 5 Best Glock Handguns on the Market
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* What you would purchase? The Glock 17 handgun shook up the gun industry in a big way. Gaston Glock’s polymer pistol masterpiece, with its emphasis on ruggedness and reliability, swept the military and law-enforcement world and conquered the civilian market. Slowly, the company has introduced new handguns, all based on the original design, to compete in virtually every niche of the handgun market, from large-bore semiautomatics to discreet concealed carry. Here are five of Gaston Glock’s best designs. *Glock 17* The handgun that started ... more »
Groupthink, Not the Deep State, Is the Real Culprit
*William Ruger* *Security, Americas* [image: Birds fly over a pair of rooftop Secret Service counter-snipers as they watch over U.S. President Donald Trump as he participates in the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony near the White House in Washington, U.S. November 30, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] The idea of a deep state running the show in foreign policy is not solely a Trump-era phenomenon. IN POLITICAL science, the “deep state” concept has been used to describe politics in countries like Turkey and Pakistan. In these places, deep-state theorists claim shadowy networ... more »
Think There's a Deep State? Take a Look at Turkey.
*Dov S. Zakheim* *Security, Middle East* [image: A security camera is pictured within the monitoring base of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) in Bad Aibling, south of Munich, August 13, 2013. REUTERS/Michael Dalder] There is no American equivalent to the Turkish deep state, or even an Israeli one, if it exists in the latter at all. IT IS perhaps no great surprise that Donald Trump’s supporters often mention a “deep state” that is determined to undermine the president. After all, Trump has frequently expressed his admiration for a variety of authoritarian leaders, includin... more »
Avia (R) Slovenian Wine
Slovenia makes decent wines. Who knew? (Probably the Slovenians!) Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina. Thanks for stopping by!
"The Worst Threat We Face Is Right Here At Home”
*"The Worst Threat We Face Is Right Here At Home”* by Chris Martenson "Last week, volatility made a long-overdue return to the US and global equity markets. It began with a 2-day back-to-back violent drop. Day 3 saw a big rebound, swiftly followed by two more days of gut-wrentching losses. And then finally, last Friday, the day saw massive swings both high and low, ending with a huge upside run. During this period the S&P 500 lost more than 300 points. Since then, though, the market has been steadily rising. *Click image for larger size.* Is the danger past? Are the markets safe on... more »
AMOC Update: Not Showing Climate Threat
From Ron Clutz’ Science Matters via AMOC Update: Not Showing Climate Threat The AMOC is back in the news following a recent Ocean Sciences meeting. This update adds to the theme Oceans Make Climate. Background links are at the end, including one where chief alarmist M. Mann claims fossil fuel use will stop the ocean […]
Kurdish Forces Are Claiming That The Syrian Government Has Agreed To Send Forces Into Afrin To Help Repel The Turkish Army
*BBC:* *Afrin: Kurdish fighters 'strike deal' with Syrian army* Kurdish fighters in northern Syria say they have struck a deal with the Syrian government under which it will send troops to help repel a Turkish offensive. The Syrian government in Damascus has offered no confirmation. Turkey regards the Kurdish fighters, just across its border in Afrin, as terrorists. It launched a major offensive against them last month. There is currently no Syrian military presence in the area. A senior Kurdish official, Badran Jia Kurd, told Reuters that government soldiers could enter the Afri... more »
"I Don't Pretend..."
“I don't pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.” - Arthur C. Clarke
Presidents’ Day, the News and an Anti-diversity President
There’s been way too much news of consequence of late. Starting with 17 lives taken at a Florida high school by a 19-year old former student with an AR-15, to the indictments of Russian meddling, to the failure of the Congress to come up with a fix for DACA, the American public is being overloaded.
Diversity Champ Nooks Tapped to Lead Georgia School
Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, president of Metropolitan Community College’s Longview campus in Lee’s Summit, Mo., has been tapped to lead Gordon State College in Barnesville, Ga.
A Pioneer in the Literary World of ‘Black Panther’
The official release of Marvel’s highly anticipated Black Panther film over the weekend was a momentous cultural moment for Dr. Yona Harvey and countless others in Black communities.
Everything the Mainstream Media News Doesn’t Want You to Know About Gun Violence
Lionel Nation Published on Feb 16, 2018 The truth stinks. The facts stink even more. “In 1996, Britain banned handguns. Prior to that time, over 54,000 Britons owned handguns. 70 The ban was so tight that even shooters training for the Olympics were forced to travel to Switzerland or other countries to practice. Four years have […]
Charles Hugh Smith: All Currencies Will See Catastrophic Devaluation Against Hard Asset. Financial Markets Definitely Destabilizing
Charles Hugh Smith: All Currencies Will See Catastrophic Devaluation Against Hard Asset. Financial Markets Definitely Destabilizing by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Financial writer and book author Charles Hugh Smith has been watching the extreme movements in financial markets closely. Is he nervous? Smith says, “Oh yeah, it’s definitely destabilizing. In other words, it’s becoming not just […]
US Meddles in Foreign Nations Elections for ‘Democracy’: Ex CIA Director
US Meddles in Foreign Nations Elections for ‘Democracy’: Ex CIA Director by http://www.presstv.com/ Following the US indictment of over a dozen Russian nationals for allegedly interfering with the US 2016 election—which Moscow calls as absurd—a former CIA director has admitted that Washington meddles in other countries’ elections. – Former director of the Central Intelligence Agency James Woolsey toldFox […]
Facebook AD VP: MSM Ignoring Facts About Russian AD Spending for Election. Most of Russia’s AD Spending Happened After the Election
Facebook AD VP: MSM Ignoring Facts About Russian AD Spending for Election by https://www.infowars.com/ ‘Very few outlets have covered it because it doesn’t align with main media narrative of Trump and the election,’ he says. – Most of Russia’s ad spending happened after the election, but that fact doesn’t support the mainstream media’s narrative of collusion […]
A Beleaguered Mueller Indicts 13 Russian Nationals for What No One Vaguely Knows or Comprehends
Lionel Nation Published on Feb 17, 2018 Special Counsel Robert Mueller filed a massive indictment on Friday, charging Russian organizations and individuals for what they describe as an elaborate, years-long scheme to interfere with and influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The indictment accuses Russian firm Internet Research Agency LLC, and a slew of individuals working […]
Hannity: Examining Key Points from Russian Indictments. Trump Vindicated. No Trump-Russia Collusion
Fox News Published on Feb 16, 2018 Russia’s main goal was to sow political discord across the country. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for […]
Fail? Central Bank Balance Sheet Games
ITM Trading Streamed live on Feb 16, 2018 Supporting slides and links: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/fail-… We are told that the economy is strong. With global stock markets near all-time highs and real estate prices near or better than 2006, many people believe this is true. Happy days are here again! No one really knows what specifically caused the […]
CNN is holding a town hall and inviting Donald Trump and other Republican politicians to meet and talk to the family and victims of the Florida school shooting.
Courtesy of CNN: *The school shooting in Florida this week has sparked a renewed call for lawmakers to take action, and some of the loudest voices demanding change are not even old enough to vote. * *The tragic event, which occurred Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, is one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern history. Seventeen people -- 14 students and three teachers -- were killed and many more injured. * *Now, led by the students, this South Florida community is demanding answers on how this could have occurred and are asking what steps will ...more »
What Is The Internet Research Agency? And Did The Mueller Counsel Indict Some Employees Who Have Not Worked At The Company For Years?
Here is the St. Petersburg's Internet Research Agency (IRA) (Twitter) *Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic: **What Is the Internet Research Agency?* The origin of the Russian “troll farm” that allegedly targeted America’s 2016 presidential election. The Internet Research Agency is a Russian troll farm in St. Petersburg—in essence a Kremlin-backed enterprise staffed with hundreds of people whose main job is to sow disinformation on the internet. The organization, which serves as a propaganda arm for Russian President Vladimir Putin, is at the heart of the indictments handed down Friday... more »
Beto O'Rouke vs... Stefano de Stefano?
*The Texas general election ballot in November?* Beto O'Rourke, a Democratic congressman from El Paso, hasn't been encouraged to run against Ted Cruz by Chuck Schumer and his DSCC. They haven't targeted Cruz or Texas and O'Rourke's independent way of thinking and anti-PAC stand frighten a Wall Street-owned hack like Schumer. Schumer is far more comfortable with a braindead zombie like Jackie Rosen in Nevada, who will do exactly what she's told by leadership and with another Schumer-like Wall Street droog like Kyrsten Sinema who Schumer picked for Arizona's next senator. The DSCC is ... more »
ROSS DOUTHAT DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE GUN CULTURE OR THE ANTI-GUN CULTURE
Ross Douthat thinks we can't find middle ground on guns because both sides are full of moral zealots: The reason that mass shootings aren’t leading to legislative action is that we have a chasm between two sweeping moral visions, one pro-gun and one anti-gun, that is now too wide to be easily bridged by incrementalism. No, that's not why mass shootings aren't leading to legislative action. Those of us who support gun control would take any crumb we can get at the federal level -- a few months after the Sandy Hook massacre, we were willing to declare a small victory if we could get t... more »
Untitled
One last follow-up to the Cape Town water crisis story. The city of Cape Town in South Africa is experiencing a severe drought that has reduced the region's dams to 30% or less of capacity (with the last 10% unusable). This has forced the local government to declare a Day Zero, described on the city's website as "the day we may have to queue for water." At the moment, residents are urged to use no more than 50 liters of water per day — about 13 gallons — for all purposes, including drinking, bathing, flushing the toilet, washing dishes, watering plants and gardens, and so on. If ... more »
Supporting voluntary euthanasia
*Have you written your submission yet supporting David Seymour's bill, which supports your right to voluntary euthanasia -- his End of Life Choice Bill?* *Submissions close on March 6, so get going. (No excuses! It's not hard to write one.)* *Here, as today's guest post, is Mark Hubbard's:* --> *Submission: End of Life Choice Bill.* Submitter: Mark Hubbard. This submission asks for the End of Life Choice Bill to be passed into legislation, despite being unable to figure out why I have to ask – or plead a case - for such a basic right over my own body. The ability... more »
President Trump Frustrated That The Russian Probe Conitnues
If it was the GOAL of Russia to create discord, disruption and chaos within the U.S. then, with all of the Committee Hearings, Investigations and Party hatred, they have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. They are laughing their asses off in Moscow. Get smart America! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2018 I never said Russia did not meddle in the election, I said “it may be Russia, or China or another country or group, or it may be a 400 pound genius sitting in bed and playing with his computer.” The Russian “hoax” was that the Trump campaign colluded with Rus... more »
Here’s how Mueller’s latest indictment further discredits the Trump Dossier
Trump Dossier alleges collusion between Trump Campaign and Russia but fails to report events which actually took place More The post Here’s how Mueller’s latest indictment further discredits the Trump Dossier appeared first on The Duran.
Dear Russia – Thank You!
Hey, Russia! Democrats and the Politically Correct Media say you elected Trump. I gotta say: Thanks for that!! Continue reading →
Day 7: Update video by Regis Tremblay
Thanks Regis and all the peeps out there working to save Mainers $60 million. You can reach your Maine member of the state legislature *here *
Jeremy Corbyn and Eastern European Communist regimes, what was the attraction
Jeremy Corbyn, or at least Labour Party spokesmen, are denying that there was any collusion between Comrade Corbyn and the Communist Czech regime during the Cold War. Monkey Brains at http://isthebbcbiased.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/nothing-to-see-here.html reminds me that Jeremy Corbyn took a motorbike holiday, with Diane Abbot, to Communist East Germany during the Cold War, quite an unusual holiday destination at the time. Maybe an inquisitive BBC reporter might ask what attracted Jeremy Corbyn to holiday in the hard line Communist country. Why holiday in East Germany whilst the... more »
Renewables Quiz containing good data.
Peter Rees says: Hi All, Welcome to the renewables quiz, first prize is a preloved edition of “The emperor’s New Clothes” written by Hans Christian Andersen, and runner up gets a well thumbed edition of “1984” by George Orwell. Judge’s decision if final and no correspondence will be........ OK, first question……Following are three renewable projects and one gas generator proposed for South Australia Click to enlarge The three renewable projects will produce a total average output of *208MW* at a cost of *$2050* million. (Intermittent with a few hours storage) ... more »
Lucy Powell MP and hypocrite
I can't be bothered to waste my time on Lucy Powell MP and hypocrite. Biased BBC have the story here https://biasedbbc.org/blog/2018/02/18/no-pox-on-the-labour-cox/ Labour hypocrisy stinks.
Former CIA Director: U.S. Meddles In Foreign Elections For A 'Very Good Cause'
*The Hill:* *Ex-CIA director: US meddles in foreign elections for a 'very good cause'* Following a federal indictment of Russians accused of meddling in the U.S election, a former CIA director on Friday said the U.S. “probably” meddles in other countries’ elections, as well. The Russian embassy flagged his comments. When asked whether the U.S. interferes in other countries’ elections, James Woolsey said, “Well, only for a very good cause in the interests of democracy." “Oh, probably, but it was for the good of the system in order to avoid communists taking over,” he told Laura I... more »
Introducing some UnHerdians. Or do I mean Rebels? Or Intellectual Whistleblowers?
Our new series for the week launches in the morning and I’m still not sure what it should be called – or, in particular, what label best describes the handful of Mavericks… or Rebels? …or Anti-GroupThinkers? ….that we’ll be profiling. I’ll be spotlighting Michael Schluter – the campaigner, theologian and internationalist who sees too much […] The post Introducing some UnHerdians. Or do I mean Rebels? Or Intellectual Whistleblowers? appeared first on UnHerd.
University to Start Building Black Cultural Center
Construction begins this summer on a Black Cultural Center at the University of Oregon, and school officials expect to open the $2.2 million building by September 2019. The Black Student Task Force sought the center in 2015 when it made a list of 13 demands to improve the experience of Black students on the Eugene […]
Black History Author Wins University’s Writing Award
MONTGOMERY, Al. — An African-American author and professor has won University of Alabama’s annual non-fiction writing award for her work on women and black southern writers. A university statement Friday names Dr. Trudier Harris this year’s winner of the Clarence E. Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing. Harris has written or edited more than two dozen […]
College Named for John Glenn Honors Widow’s 98th Birthday
COLUMBUS, Oh. — Admirers of Annie Glenn watched a videotaped 98th birthday tribute to her online and leave the widow of astronaut John Glenn well wishes. A spokesman for the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University says faculty and staff taped the greeting Friday at a private birthday celebration in her […]
Russia Dagestan shooting: Five women killed in attack on churchgoers - perpetrator won't surprise you
Even the BBC have to report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43105171 that: ' "We had finished the mass and were beginning to leave the church. A bearded man ran towards the church shouting 'Allahu Akbar' (God is greatest) and killed four people," the priest said.' I'd quibble with their translation of Allahu Akbar, I'd say the meaning is 'Our God Allah is greater than your God' but how could the worshippers of multi culturalism at the BBC ever acknowledge that?
Special moment caretaker comforts with some extra love sick 1400 pound bear
A tender moment captured on video between a 1,400-pound bear and his caretaker caught the internet's attention over the last week. Jim Kowalczik, who owns the Orphaned Wildlife Center in Otisville, New York, is seen in the clip sweetly cuddling and petting Jimbo, the Kodiak bear. 'I’m sure you all do the same for your bears when they have had a hard day,' the caption reads. Jimbo, at the age of 24, wasn't feeling his best earlier in February, the organization told ABC News. Kowalczik is seen hugging the bear around the head, gently rocking to and fro, before extending his gloved ... more »
The White House is pushing the idea that the Russian interference had no impact on the outcome of the 2016 election. But that is false.
Deputy A.G. Rod Rosenstein stated at the News Conference: “There is no allegation in the indictment that any American was a knowing participant in this illegal activity. There is no allegation in the indictment that the charged conduct altered the outcome of the 2016 election. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2018 That tweet is actually part of a longer campaign by the Trump White House to dismiss the impact of the Russian interference by claiming that even if it happened it did not have any effect. But that is NOT what the intelligence agencies determined. Courte... more »
Resistance Gathering on the Oglala Homeland
Resistance Gathering On The Oglala Homelandby Lakota Media Project with partial reprint from Lakota Country Times article by Natalie Hand Censored News The “Gathering on the Homeland: Solidarity, Decolonization and Celebrating Acts of Resistance” is a two-day event being held in the heart of native resistance in Indian Country, the Oglala Lakota Nation on February 24 and 25, 2018 at
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 8, 2018
*Simon Tisdall, The Guardian*: *Amid the chaos of Syria, will Israel and Iran launch an all-out war?* Neither country will benefit from a new Middle East conflict, but unless they cease military clashes, such as those inside Syria last weekend, hopes of peace remain fragile Tensions between Israel and Iran have hit a new high following last weekend’s unprecedented military clashes inside Syria. The fighting has intensified fears that the Middle East is heading for all-out war. But such alarming predictions assume both protagonists standing toe-to-toe, actuallywant to fight. Is th... more »
Headlines Across U.S. Call for Repeal of Second Amendment
[image: headlines-across-u-s-call-for-repeal-of-second-amendment] In the wake of the murders committed at a Florida high school on February 14, the chorus of voices calling for curbing gun rights has crescendoed.
“Blaming Russia” will provide necessary off ramp for America’s year long madness
Blaming Russia will excuse away a year of American madness and corruption. More The post “Blaming Russia” will provide necessary off ramp for America’s year long madness appeared first on The Duran.
Trump blasts and applauds “Liddle Adam Schiff” in latest tweetstorm
Adam Schiff wins Trump's approval...kind of. More The post Trump blasts and applauds “Liddle Adam Schiff” in latest tweetstorm appeared first on The Duran.
Mind Over Matter – Consciousness and the Nature of Reality
*Jeff Street* - The only thing that limits us is our beliefs and imagination.
Lucky 13
Everything about this was predictable. It was predictable that, according to DC tradition, the news of Mueller's grand jury handing down indictments for 13 Russians would be dumped on Friday. It was predictable that Mueller's Justice League would find and present enough evidence to sway the grand jury to indict. It was predictable that Donald Trump's response would engage in more lies in rebuttal. The roar could be heard all the way from Air Force One 35,000 feet in the air as Trump headed for another weekend of golf in Mar-a-Lago, followed by the sounds of stubby... more »
World News Briefs -- February 18, 2018
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attend a meeting with Muslim leaders and scholars in Hyderabad, India, February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui *Reuters:* *Iran's Zarif says Israel's "myth of invincibility" has crumbled* MUNICH (Reuters) - Iran’s foreign minister said on Sunday the shooting down of an Israeli jet after it bombed an Iranian site in Syria had shattered Israel’s “so-called invincibility”, reacting to a critical speech delivered earlier by Israel’s premier. “Israel uses aggression as a policy against its neighbors,” Moh... more »
Two 17 year old Gazans killed in Israeli airstrikes
As Israel struck sites throughout the Gaza Strip last night – in what the IDF called retaliation strikes for a roadside bomb which exploded on the border of Gaza injuring four Israeli soldiers – it managed to do damage to only civilians, killing two 17 year old boys. Salem Mohammad Sabah and Ayman Abu Sheikha, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish-backed rebels show off gains against Kurds in Afrin
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (07:40 PM) – The elite forces of the Syrian rebel organisation calling itself the Free Syrian Army (FSA) has released pictures of recent gains made against Kurdish forces in the north Syrian district of Afrin. The Al-Hamza Group, an elite armed force within the FSA, captured the towns of Al-Darwisha, Hajikanali Fouqani and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Map of East Ghouta before upcoming Syrian offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:30 PM) – Below image shows the curren status of the East Ghouta pocket under control of militant rebels, before the massive Syrian Arab Army offensive that is expected to kick off any time now. Militant rebel forces, most of them from Salafist organisation Ahrar al-Sham, are still in control of the exclave […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Up To Bat In March-- Progressives In Texas And Illinois
The first two states with 2018 primaries are Texas-- March 6-- and Illinois-- March 20. The thing is about the Texas primaries is that they're going to, in most cases, lead to primary runoffs on May 22. So we're going to be waiting for another couple of months before we know who the candidates we have going up against Republicans for blue-trending seats in Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas, all of which are likely to deny any candidates 50% on March 6. It's a wide open race in west Houston, where award-winning cancer researcher and doctor, Jason Westin, has a bunch of establ... more »
AMOC Update: Not Showing Climate Threat
The AMOC is back in the news following a recent Ocean Sciences meeting. This update adds to the theme Oceans Make Climate. Background links are at the end, including one where chief alarmist M. Mann claims fossil fuel use will stop the ocean conveyor belt and bring a new ice age. Actual scientists are working […]
Greenland, Antarctica And Dozens Of Areas Worldwide Have Not Seen Any Warming In 60 Years And More!
Greenland, Antarctica And Dozens Of Areas Worldwide Have Not Seen Any Warming In 60 Years And More! 60 years ago CO2 was around 315 ppm, today it is 408 ppm, an increase of almost 30%. In scientific language, ΔCO2 = 30% resulted in ΔTemperture°C = 0. Basically, in a linear model ΔY=ΔX + b + error, … Continue reading "Greenland, Antarctica And Dozens Of Areas Worldwide Have Not Seen Any Warming In 60 Years And More!"
QotD: Summing up Churchill
*"Churchill was the last British Prime Minister to have a serious influence on global events, and his actions during World War II [and across his sixty-year political career] helped to end this influence...* *...."Late in life, Churchill became depressed by the fact that he would leave Britain very much worse than he found it. He had been born into the richest and most powerful imperial nation in the world. By the time he died, the wealth had largely gone and the empire was largely going – and with it Britain as a great power. Many factors and many people were responsible for this... more »
Donald Trump has gone off on some Twitter Tantrums before but today he may have reached a new low.
Finally, Liddle’ Adam Schiff, the leakin’ monster of no control, is now blaming the Obama Administration for Russian meddling in the 2016 Election. He is finally right about something. Obama was President, knew of the threat, and did nothing. Thank you Adam! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2018 Well besides this being almost unbelievably immature, it is also inaccurate. What Schiff actually said was this: *"While I respect the motive in terms of the Obama administration, they didn't want to be seen as meddling, the American people had a right to know what was g... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 18, 2018
*Susannah George, RCD/AP*: *Iraqi Victories Remain Fragile As U.S. Reduces Troops* QAIM, Iraq (AP) — From their outpost on Iraq’s westernmost edge, U.S. 1st Lt. Kyle Hagerty and his troops watched civilians trickle into the area after American and Iraqi forces drove out the Islamic State group. They were, he believed, families returning to liberated homes, a hopeful sign of increasing stability. But when he interviewed them on a recent reconnaissance patrol, he discovered he was wrong. They were families looking for shelter after being driven from their homes in a nearby town. Th... more »
Innovative Engineer Sentenced to Prison for Recycling Old Computers Instead of Trashing Them
By Jack Burns Eric Lundgren, an innovative computer engineer, may have to spend 15 months in prison for saving the environment and recycling computers. Even... more »
Americans Are Voting with Their Feet for Economic Freedom
By Mark J. Perry North American Moving Services just released its annual US Migration Report for 2017 based on household moves from one US state to another... more »
New Human Memory Technology in Development: Another Potential Mind Control Tool?
By Paul A. Philips Recent neurological research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has yielded some interesting radical insights into how our brains work... more »
Sunday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Zoe Williams highlights how misleading framing has caused far too many people to accept destructive austerity and inequality: Not unreasonably, given the financial crash and its worldwide consequences, the economy was seen as intensely volatile, susceptible to grand forces whose actual nature fell into a cognitive black hole: “market forces” were seen as determining but utterly mysterious. Words like “falling” and “tumbling” were ubiquitous. The language was of natural disaster, and it was highly unusual to link this back to any human respons... more »
The US-UK Deep State Empire Strikes Back: ‘It’s Russia! Russia! Russia!’
[image: undefined] There’s no defense like a good offense. For weeks the unfolding story in Washington has been how a cabal of conspirators in the heart of the American federal law enforcement and intelligence *apparat *colluded to ensure the election of Hillary Clinton and, when that failed, to undermine the nascent presidency of Donald Trump. Agencies tainted by this corruption include not only the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) but the Obama White House, the State Department, the NSA, and the CIA, plus their British sister organizations MI6 and GCHQ, possibly along with... more »
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