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A simple Dow Jones targeting monetary policy
For some two years, the world's stock markets have enjoyed a calm era with a seemingly healthy growth. The volatility was almost zero and the positive returns looked as safe as if you buy the Bitcoin. Needless to say, aside from the fact that the companies have some intrinsic value which is why investors know that the prices shouldn't drop too low, the emotional part of the price swings is completely analogous in the case of the stocks and the Bitcoin. OK, this calm era ended abruptly when the stock market indices saw a terrible week, with at least two days of 4-5 percent drops per ... more »
Defending Amazonian Patricia Gualinga, International Organizations Call For Accountability
. *Full press release also available online here* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2018 Media Contact: Emily Arasim - emily@wecaninternational.org; +1.505.920.0153 Moira Birss - moira@amazonwatch.org; +1.510.294.2041 International Organizations Call For Accountability Following Attack On
Here Are Some Historical Military Parades
President Bush greets General H. Norman Schwarzkopf who leads the Desert Storm Homecoming Parade in Washington, D.C (Wikipedia) *Madison Horne, History.com:* *These Historic Military Parades Turned Heads* Whether a victory march, a commemoration of past conflict or a showy flexing of military muscle, the tradition of soldiers publicly parading with their weapons goes back for millennia. Long designed to stir flag-waving fervor and impress enemies, such lockstep processions have especially been a favorite vehicle for authoritarian regimes throughout history. *Read more* .... *WNU ... more »
The Planned Collapse Of The Economy Has Begun
The Planned Collapse Of The Economy Has Begun by Jeff Berwick, https://dollarvigilante.com/ I just recently went on top independent radio show in Europe, The Richie Allen Show, to discuss the current state of financial markets including the volatility we have been seeing within the cryptocurrency and stock markets. We also had a chance to touch upon the […]
Alex Jones Full Show: Globalists Strike Back! US Stock Market Crashes 1000+ Points
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Feb 8, 2018 Deep State Spies on PRESIDENT Trump! – Shocking revelations reveal that the DOJ and the FBI continued to spy on President Trump after he made home in the White House! The stock market is also tumbling as the Deep State tries to manipulate the economy to make […]
Cryptocurrency Civil War Implodes Value
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Feb 8, 2018 Roger Ver joins Alex Jones live via Skype to expose the civil war raging in the cyrptocurrency world that is fueled by globalists who wish to crash anything that can compete with fiat currency cash. end
Gazans Protest Against Dire Humanitarian Situation
PressTV Published on Feb 8, 2018 People in the Gaza Strip have staged a protest against the Israeli-imposed blockade on the Palestinian coastal enclave. Figures indicate the gravity of the humanitarian crisis resulted by the Israeli siege on Gaza. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA […]
Moscow Accuses US of Planning to Partition Syria
Moscow Accuses US of Planning to Partition Syria by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday accused the US of planning to partition Syria. – “Plans of de facto partition of Syria exist. We know about it and will ask our American colleagues how they do imagine all this,” Lavrov said during a speech at “Leaders […]
America Seeking to Seize Syria’s Resources
PressTV Published on Feb 8, 2018 Russia says the U-S strikes on pro-government forces in eastern Syria show that Washington seeks to seize the country’s economic assets. end
London Paul: Gold & Silver / Asset Backed Crypto-Currencies Will Be the Future
London Paul: The Return To Gold & Silver Is Not Something That Will Drag On For Months by https://www.silverdoctors.com/ London Paul says the days of fiat currency are coming to an end. Here’s what it means for the world in general, and the U.S. dollar specifically…London Paul interviewed by Rory Hall on The Daily Coin: – In this timely interview, […]
Man Makes Fake Trump Tweet, Washington Post Immediately Contacts Him Because Democracy Or Something
RT America Published on Feb 8, 2018 Twitter user @ShaunUsher made a fake tweet by Trump as a joke. People immediately bought it, and he immediately got contacted by mainstream news outlet, the Washington Post. The Resident breaks down the insanity. end
Two Freemasons’ Lodges Operating Secretly at Westminster
Quotes on FreeMasonry: – “To you, Sovereign Grand Inspectors General (of the 33rd degree), we say this, that you may repeat it to the brethren of the 32nd , 31st and 30th degrees – The Masonic Religion should be, by all of us initiates of the high degrees, maintained in the purity of the Luciferian […]
Hear What Peter Schiff Says Is Coming Next: ‘There’s No Way To Stop This’! Trump is the Fall Guy
Hear What Peter Schiff Says Is Coming Next: ‘There’s No Way To Stop This’! Trump is the Fall Guy by Mac Slavo, February 8th, 2018, SHTFplan.com Peter Schiff, a market analyst who had accurately predicted the 2008 recession and the recent stock market plunge says more is coming. Wait until you hear what he says is on […]
Hefty Donation: Soros Contributes to Anti-Brexit Campaign
RT Published on Feb 8, 2018 A campaign to reverse the Brexit vote has received a hefty boost from American business magnate George Soros. ‘Best for Britain’ has confirmed he donated almost half-a-million pounds through his foundation. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8yo9 end
No Russian Interference in Brexit Referendum – YouTube Executive
RT Published on Feb 8, 2018 YouTube found no evidence of Russian interference in the Brexit referendum, a British parliamentary committee inquiry into fake news has heard. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8ypu end
Jim Willie: Dollar Rejection, Gold Trade Notes, Cryptos … Bond Market Storm
Jim Willie, GoldenJackAss February 5th: a wide variety of topics were covered within the diverse financial system, with a firm attempt to integrate the many concepts, platforms, and events within the crypto currency and blockchain arena, but with emphasis given by the Jackass to the primary event of today being the death march of the […]
“Worst Case Scenario” Emerging: Morgan Stanley Warns “Selling Has Shifted”
“Worst Case Scenario” Emerging: Morgan Stanley Warns “Selling Has Shifted” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Confirming JPMorgan’s “worst case scenario” that forced de-levering in vol-based strategies would lead to retail ETF outflows and create a vicious cycle downwards, Morgan Stanley’s Christopher Metli warns that today’s moves lower are likely not being driven by systematic supply – this appears to […]
Lynette Zang: The Market is in Trouble… Are You?
IMO, the most important chart in Lynette’s presentation is bottom of post. What happened on 3 Jan 2018 when Inter-Bank Loans collapsed? This is definitely more serious than a market correction. – ITM Trading Streamed live on Feb 7, 2018 Slides and Links:: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/insid… Is this the beginning of the visible fiat market collapse the central […]
“Bloodbath” – Dow Crashes Over 1000 Points, Enters Correction
“Bloodbath” – Dow Crashes Over 1000 Points, Enters Correction by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Dow crashed over 1000 points today…. All 2018 gains are gone… Time for “Markets In Turmoil” special… Markets “turmoiled” again today as Treasury yields spiked on a weak auction and the implications of a budget deal that means more supply is coming. This […]
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 2/9/2018"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 2/9/2018"* *Bombshell Testimony of FBI Informant Implicates Many for Treason* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "William Campbell was undercover for the FBI and CIA for six years gathering evidence of a grand Russian scheme to “dominate” the uranium industry. There are charges of espionage, bribery and extortion (just to name a name a few) coming from Russian agents trying to take control of U.S. uranium interests. Who knew? It’s clear the FBI and CIA knew, along with the Department of Justice, the State Department and, most likely, the IRS because, after all, ... more »
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Are you ok, Sarah? Your eye is so lazy it’s collecting welfare https://t.co/wVx2OfrvwR— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) February 6, 2018 Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Senate Spending Deal Includes Bolstered Tax Credits and Other Subsidies Advocated by Climate Alarmists and Their Allies
On Wednesday night, February 7, the Senate released 600 pages containing the language of the proposed budget deal to be voted on tonight. It extends a lot of tax cuts for individuals and businesses for 2017. Yes, you read that right. It’s a massive retroactive tax break. It includes several extensions of energy tax provisions […]
Musical Interlude: “Native American, Power Drums, Spirit Pride”
*“Native American, Power Drums, Spirit Pride”* "Not authentic or traditional Native American music, but fast paced, heart pounding new age sound. “Apurimac III: Nature- Spirit- Pride” is an album by the German cross-cultural new age band Cusco. All tracks on this album are related to the Native American cultures of North America. The beats, chants, and flute works depict a Native American musical style, though are made more accessible to modern ears through the use of overtly synthesized instrumentation and percussive rhythms. Beautiful art are images of paintings by J.D. Challenger... more »
"Sometimes You Do..."
"I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." ~ "Harper Lee", "To Kill a Mockingbird"
"You Are Not Crazy: Taking a Time Out"
*"You Are Not Crazy: Taking a Time Out"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Sometimes as adults, we just need a time out to refocus and gather ourselves before starting out again. Most of us feel a little crazy from time to time. Periods of high stress can make us feel like we’re losing it, as can being surrounded by people whose values are very different from our own. Losing a significant relationship and moving into a new life situation are other events that can cause us to feel off kilter. Circumstances like these recur in our lives, and they naturally affect our mental stability. ... more »
Picture Of The Day
A view of the Red Square during Russia's military parade commemorating the 69-year Victory Day anniversary. © Sputnik/ Alexander Wilf *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *A Look at Military Parades Around the World* (Sputnik).
Iran And North Korea Protest That Their Olympic Athletes Will Not Be Given Samsung Smart Phones
*Reuters:* *IOC clears Iran, North Korea for gift after Samsung phone row* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian and North Korean athletes at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games will receive Samsung mobile phones, organizers said on Thursday, after Iran summoned South Korea’s ambassador over reports its athletes would not get the gifts. News reports said 4,000 of the latest $1,100 Samsung smartphones were being given to athletes attending the Winter Games, but athletes from Iran and North Korea would be excluded because of sanctions against the two countries. Responding to the furor, ... more »
"HUD Secretary Ben Carson Mused That "The Purge" Could Really Happen... And He's Not Wrong"
*"HUD Secretary Ben Carson Mused That "The Purge"* * Could Really Happen... And He's Not Wrong"* by Daisy Luther "The Washington Post recently published an article about Dr. Ben Carson, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. It started off mockingly, describing Carson’s theory that the movie 'The Purge' could easily become really given a specific set of circumstances. If you aren’t familiar with it, The Purge franchise is a series of movies that take place in a dystopian not-so-distant future. In that future world, things are pretty similar to how they are right now - the... more »
What's The Difference Between A Blue Dog And A Republican?
No one every knew which party Bobby Bright belonged to when he was mayor of Montgomery. But when the longtime congressman for southeast Alabama (including about half of Montgomery) he decided to claim he was a Democrat, even though he's a total gun nut and NRA ally, a gay-hater and, of course, anti-Choice. But as a Democrat he was able to avoid the crowded GOP primary. The district, AL-02 includes Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike counties and part of Montgomery County. McCalin beat Obama 64-35% ... more »
Earthquake Update
This user posted the image above showing how the five large downed buildings all lay along the fault. The death toll has now reached 10, and 58 are still missing. Among the dead and missing are many people from other countries. A Filipino caregiver was found dead, and 2 Canadians were feared trapped in one collapsed building, along with 5 Chinese. Over 100 aftershocks followed, many of them big enough to be felt here in Taichung, including five over 5.0. The Central Weather Bureau said it couldn't rule out another big one hitting soon. The CWB also said that the quake(s) were unp... more »
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"The Age of Inflation Is About to Begin"
*"The Age of Inflation Is About to Begin"* by Bill Bonner "Today’s screens are full of green numbers (things going up). Investors may breathe a sigh of relief. ‘Whew! Glad that’s over…’ they are likely to say. But it’s way too early to relax…and way too late to worry about it. *New Fed hack: *Greenspan, Bernanke, and Yellen at the Fed have seen to that. And now, the incoming Fed chairman, Jerome Powell - a Fed hack, like Yellen - will get his chance. We predict that he will do more harm than all of them put together. Not intentionally, of course. He will be trapped by circumstances... more »
US-backed forces might have caused destruction of key bridge over Euphrates
A sudden rise in the water level has destroyed a key bridge over the Euphrates River that separates government and US-backed militant forces in Syria’s east, suggesting this could be intentional, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday. The 210-meter (689ft) long bridge near the city of Deir Ez-Zor was built by the Russian military last […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Pentagon claims US attack on Syrian forces was ‘self-defence’ (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:55 A.M.) – Pentagon spokesperson Dana White claimed that the US attack against Syrian Forces on Wednesday, that killed over 100 soldiers, was conducted in “self-defence” during a press conference from Washington DC, Thursday. Full Transcript: “Yesterday, Syrian Democratic Forces acted in self-defense with support from the coalition to defeat an unprovoked attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi-backed fighters cheat death after being hit by Houthi missile (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:25 A.M.) – The Houthi rocket battalion scored a direct hit on a group of Saudi-backed fighters that were traveling inside the Mar’ib Governorate of northern Yemen recently. The Houthi rocket battalion managed to destroy the technical vehicle that was transporting the Saudi-backed fighters along the Mar’ib-Sana’a border. Shockingly, the Saudi-backed fighters managed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Drones Will Be A Bigger Threat Than IEDs In The Future
Iraqi News Via Internet Post *Daniel Gouré, RCD:* *Drones Will Surpass IED Threat in Future Conflicts* The weapon system that personified the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and shaped the behavior of the U.S. military for almost fifteen years was the Improvised Explosive Device (IED). IEDs were responsible for approximately two-thirds of U.S. and Coalition casualties suffered in Iraq and Afghanistan. Civilian casualties from IEDs number in the tens of thousands. The important lesson to draw from the experience dealing with IEDs in Southwest Asia is the way a single instrument o... more »
Vladimir Putin initiates call with Erdogan amid possibility of renewed fighting in Syria
Deteriorating situation in Syria prompts urgent talks between Russian and Turkish leaders amidst suggestions of a summit with Iran More The post Vladimir Putin initiates call with Erdogan amid possibility of renewed fighting in Syria appeared first on The Duran.
Are We On The Cusp Of An 'Artificial Intelligence' War Between The U.S. And China?
*Matthew Bey, RCD/Stratfor:* *The Coming Tech War With China* *Highlights* * China's growing technological prowess will be a source of increasing worry for the United States. * Artificial intelligence will be a critical area of competition between the two countries because it has applications in military as well as civilian life — and will likely revolutionize both. * Because of China's sheer size, its tech sector could give Silicon Valley a run for its money in terms of market share if it even comes close to producing the same technologies. The United States is already in the midd... more »
A House for Mr. Immanuel Kant
A recent picture of Kant's House near KaliningradAfter living in rented quarters for most of his adult life, Immanuel Kant purchased a house of his own at the age of 59 (on December 30, 1783). Renting a house meant occasional moves, at times at the insistence of the landlord, and therefore Kant felt that a house of his own would provide him certain amount of security, especially in his declining years. In *Kant: A Biography*, (Chapter: “The All Crushing Critic of Metaphysics"), Manfred Kuhen offers an account of Kant’s journey into his own house. Here’s an excerpt: The house Kant... more »
North Korea's Army: 1.1 Million Strong (And They Have Lots of Guns)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Here is what you need to know about Pyongyang's firearms Infantry weapons have long been a pillar of the North Korean People’s Army, or KPA for short. The KPA that invaded South Korea was largely an infantry army, and despite significant mechanization in the 1970s the foundation of the army has been its infantry forces. Today, the bulk of the KPA’s 1.1 million army is infantry, with approximately 200,000 light infantry and special forces. After the Korean War, North Korea followed the Soviet Union’s lead in infantry weapons. The oldest gun still... more »
The B-52 Can Now Drop More Bombs Than Ever (But Has a Fatal Flaw)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The bomber is no longer able to penetrate into hostile air space The United States Air Force recently demonstrated the increased capabilities of its venerable but still potent Boeing B-52 strategic bombers over Afghanistan. During a recent sortie, a single B-52 unleashed a payload of 24 precision-guided munitions (PGM) onto a drug lab. “You can see how a single B-52 demonstrates its reach and lethality by setting a record employment of 24 precision-guided munitions against Taliban narcotics and training facilities,” Maj. Gen. James ‘Scorch’ Hecker, c... more »
Why the Taliban Should Fear the Afghan Air Force
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The centerpiece of Afghan air power are the Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 Super Tucano, the MD-530 light attack helicopter and some modified Cessna C208 Caravans—and their fleet is set to expand While the war in Afghanistan continues to fester unabated, one of the brighter spots in that ongoing conflict is the Afghan Air Force. The nascent air service is starting to mature and is starting to be able to employ airpower against its Taliban foe effectively using its own aircraft with the guidance of Western advisors. “One of the most important things I wan... more »
Worried About the Stock Market? This Is Just the Beginning.
*Christopher Whalen* *Economics, North America* [image: Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York] The U.S. financial markets will become increasingly volatile as interest rates rise and credit spreads return to something approximating normal. Watching the financial markets gyrate over the past week, it is tempting to wonder if the global economy will ever return to an era when the decisions of private investors are more important than the policies of governments. Since 2008 and even before, central banks have been buying public and private debt and even private stocks, a... more »
Iran's Uprising Pits the Country's Old Rulers Against Its Young Citizens
*Ilan Berman, Rachel Millsap* *Politics, Middle East* [image: Iranian women walk past a poster of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini during the anniversary ceremony of Iran's Islamic Revolution in Behesht Zahra cemetery, south of Tehran] Iran’s geriatric rulers can be expected to rely ever more heavily on state repression to preserve and prolong their hold on power. Last month, with mass protests underway on the streets of Tehran and other cities, one of Iran’s most senior clerics inadvertently sparked an altogether different sort of international incident. On Januar... more »
Dangerous Escalation: Why Trump's Pressure Tactics Won't Work on Iran
*Seyed Hossein Mousavian, Sina Toossi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Iran's army servicemen with the national flag attend the opening ceremony of the airborne platoon competition, part of the International Army Games 2017, in Guangshui, Hubei province, China] Iran may respond to efforts to isolate it by strengthening regional anti-Western alliances. President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address called on Congress to “address the fundamental flaws in the terrible Iran nuclear deal,” echoing a previous statement that he would walk away from the accord unless Congress a... more »
Are Tech Companies Avoiding Taxes?
*David Pring-Mill* *Economics, Europe* [image: The Apple logo is pictured inside the newly opened Omotesando Apple store at a shopping district in Tokyo] Do recent anti-avoidance provisions and public pronouncements signal that the practices of multinational tech companies may soon change? Multinational tech companies have developed a reputation for dodging their tax bills through careful corporate structuring and practices that lack economic substance. Activists for tax justice say that this conduct amounts to “tax avoidance” and corporate greed at the expense of citizens. Other... more »
Could North Korea be America's Next Forever War?
*Christopher A. Preble* *Security, Asia* One would have hoped that we learned something from our other still-open-ended conflicts. The estimable Mira Rapp-Hooper, CNAS Senior Fellow, and also a Senior Fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School, recently published a thorough take-down of the illogic of the so-called “bloody nose” option against North Korea. Here are a few choice passages: *It makes little sense for American war planners to assume a “limited” strike like this would stay limited.... If [Kim Jong Un decided] to hit back, the result could be the most cal... more »
Is Venezuela About To Invade Guyana?
*(Chick on Image to Enlarge)* *Stratfor:* *Would Venezuela Invade Guyana?* * According to an unconfirmed report, a Brazilian government delegation plans to meet with Guyana and Suriname about a possible Venezuelan military incursion into Guyana. * For Venezuela, entering Guyanese territory could delay an International Court of Justice border ruling and even grant Caracas a bargaining chip in amnesty negotiations with the United States. * The incursion would come with great risks for Caracas, as it may invite a harsh response from Washington. A Brazilian delegation's quick trip to G... more »
Trump’s Big Buyback Bamboozle
Robert Reich - 4 hours ago
Trump’s promise that corporations will use his giant new tax cut to make new investments and raise... more »
Competition, Cooperation, Civilization and Climate Change. Plus Starman-Tesla and John Perry American.
Wednesday we inserted a special-short Contrary Brin -- a contest for short-short stories about the SpaceX Starman-and-Tesla combo that has the world abuzz! Now, let's turn back to the civilization that has made fellows like Elon Musk possible. But first a milestone, in passing. Twenty years ago I listed people who I thought were *quintessentially American,* in all the best ways. John Perry Barlow stood near the top. Rancher, laborer, entrepreneur - lyricist for the Grateful Dead - and fiercely autonomous thinker of the new era, he founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, back when... more »
Scratch one carload of terrorists
Here's drone footage of an attack on a car in Afghanistan last month by a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. The terrorists in the car had just used a DShK 12.7mm. heavy machinegun to attack civilians in Kandahar province. Note the four massive holes in the car left by the A-10's GAU-8 cannon. With precision shooting like that, I doubt whether the second firing pass was necessary! Kudos for good shooting to the pilot. Peter
Germany Will Phase Out Glyphosate Herbicides ”As Fast As Possible”
The new German government will aim to end the use of glyphosate herbicides “as fast as possible”, according to the draft deal to establish a new German coalition government published on Wednesday on the homepage of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party. The draft states; “We will with a systematic minimalisation strategy significantly restrict use of plant protection […] The post Germany Will Phase Out Glyphosate Herbicides ”As Fast As Possible” appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
X22 Report, “The Stock Market War Is On”
X22 Report, “The Stock Market War Is On” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TL1aFdKdvY *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The Deep State Strikes Back” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLBE8EchJAI
FBI Informant in UraniumGate Case: Moscow Funneled Millions to Benefit Clinton Foundation
[image: fbi-informant-in-uraniumgate-case-moscow-funneled-millions-to-benefit-clinton-foundation] According to a new report, an FBI informant in the ongoing Uranium One investigation says that executives for the Russian nuclear company involved in the deal wired money to the United States to influence then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the time when she was in a position to reset relations between the United States and Russia. With Clinton's approval, that deal transferred at least 20 percent of U.S. uranium to Russian control.
Venezuela's Neighbours Are Becoming More Nervous With The Growing In The Country
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos talks to the media after a meeting with regional authorities in Cucuta, Colombia February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez *Reuters:* *Colombia tightens border, gives aid as Venezuelans flee crisis* CUCUTA, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia will tighten border controls with Venezuela and provide extra aid as hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans flee an economic crisis, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Thursday, even while his country already spends millions of dollars to support the migrants. The number of Venezuelans living in Colom...more »
Joe Biden comes right out and says that he thinks Donald Trump is being controlled by Vladimir Putin.
(The pertinent portions starts at the 5:25 mark.) Courtesy of Addicting Info: *As everyone else avoids directly addressing what is going on with Donald Trump and Russia, former Vice President Joe Biden just doesn’t seem to feel the need to mince words. * *MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell asked Biden on Thursday why Trump was “so reluctant to take on Vladimir Putin” — and she got an answer she probably was not expecting. * *“Look, you know, I want to give every American, including the president, the benefit of the doubt, but I can’t fathom any reason other than he is concerned of what Put... more »
Boston Police Waste Taxpayer Money Violating Law Through Illegal Surveillance Of Citizenry
By Aaron Kesel Boston Police effectively broke the law by illegally surveilling social media users for years to conduct online surveillance in 2014, 2015, and 2016,... more »
Whose Research Is It Anyway? Meet One Scientist Who Gets Paid to Defend Both Tobacco and Wireless Products
By B.N. Frank It’s getting really hard to know who or what to believe about almost everything these days. In regard to science and research,... more »
Two U.S. Senators Request Dept. of Justice and the FBI Investigate British Intelligence Officer Christopher Steele and His Russia-Trump “Connection” Dossier Paid For by Hillary Clinton
By Catherine J. Frompovich Since the alternate media platform I write for, Activist Post, has been designated as “a Russian operative” by an online ‘screed’,... more »
President Trump Said in 2015 that He Never Had Flu Shots and Never Had the Flu. Meanwhile Everyone Else Being Pressured to Get These Shots
By B.N. Frank My deepest condolences to all who have lost loved ones because of “The Flu.” Because there is so much illness right now... more »
U.S. Murders 100 Syrian Soldiers, Claims “Self-Defense” In Country America Invaded And Occupies
By Brandon Turbeville In the latest instance of American war criminality, the United States launched an air attack against the Syrian military on Wednesday, February... more »
America’s Crisis – Death of Logic and Objectivity
By Chris Kanthan Trump famously said that if he shot a person on 5th Ave, he still wouldn’t lose any supporters. Shocking as it may... more »
Is Trump The Biggest Traitor In American History?
If you didn't learn by now that Trump's most overwhelming psychological trait is projection, you haven't been paying attention. Wikipedia: "Psychological projection is a theory in psychology in which humans defend themselves against their own unconscious impulses or qualities (both positive and negative) by denying their existence in themselves while attributing them to others. For example, a person who is habitually intolerant may constantly accuse other people of being intolerant... Projection tends to come to the fore in normal people at times of personal or political crisis[ b... more »
Court Urged To Sanction Dakota Access Pipeline Lawyers For Suing ‘Earth First!’ Movement, Abusing Legal System
The Center for Constitutional Rights asked a federal court to sanction Dakota Access Pipeline lawyers for "misusing" the legal system. The post Court Urged To Sanction Dakota Access Pipeline Lawyers For Suing ‘Earth First!’ Movement, Abusing Legal System appeared first on Shadowproof.
Sturm und Drang
(By *American Zen*’s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) "This memo totally vindicates 'Trump' in probe. But the Russian Witch Hunt goes on and on. Their was no Collusion and there was no Obstruction (the word now used because, after one year of looking endlessly and finding NOTHING, collusion is dead). This is an American disgrace!" - Donald Trump on Twitter, 2/3/18 *S*turm und Drang. Colloquially translated from the German, it means "storm and stress." It was used to describe a late 18th century proto-Romantic literary movement in Germany. It was an emotional reaction to the co... more »
Syrian Army enters strategic suburb in east Damascus after several days of battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a major advance in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, Thursday, following a long battle with the jihadist rebels of Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. Led by the 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army managed to breakthrough Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s front-lines at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Transfer of force: US redirects air power from Iraq and Syria to Afghanistan
With the virtual defeat of Daesh as a territory-holding entity in Iraq and Syria, the US has begun to transfer air combat resources from those countries into Afghanistan as part of the Trump administration’s focus on gaining ground against militant groups there. Air Force Maj. Gen. James Hecker, commander of NATO Air Command-Afghanistan, said that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS terrorists run for their lives as the Syrian Army advances in northeast Hama (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:55 A.M.) – Hezbollah’s official media released footage on Thursday of a group of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists attempting to flee from the northeastern countryside of the Hama Governorate. The terrorists were seen fleeing the battle in northeast Hama, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) raised their flag over another town that was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian Defense Ministry reports activation of IS sleeper cell near Deir ez-Zor
The Russian Defense Ministry has reported activation of an Islamic State (IS, a terror organization, outlawed in Russia) sleeper cell near Deir ez-Zor on Thursday. “Shelling of the positions of Syrian pro-government forces has increased during the past days near the communities of Mazloum, At-Tabiyyah and Khsham in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, to where the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Turkish warplanes bomb northern Aleppo for first time this week
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 P.M.) – At approximately 11 P.M. (Damascus Time), the Turkish Air Force resumed their bombing campaign over the northern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. Led by their F-16s, the Turkish Air Force restarted their bombing campaign by targeting the Bafliyoun Mountain and Kafr Jannah sections of Afrin, along with the Mennagh Airbase […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army liberates more than 90% of ISIL’s northeast Hama pocket
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) had another successful day in the northeastern countryside of the Hama Governorate, as their forces managed to liberate dozens of localities that were under the control of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began the day […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israel’s begins construction on contentious border wall (video)
The Israel state has commenced the construction of a border wall at its northern border with Lebanon, footage showed from Naqoura on Thursday. Heavy machinery was being employed to put up the building blocks brought in by trucks along the border, formerly marked by a fence. The operation was overseen by Israeli forces and reporters. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US confirms 9 American Abrams tanks in hands of Iranian militias
ranian militias in Iraq have obtained up to nine M1 Abrams main battle tanks, according to a Pentagon inspector general’s audit of the mission to crush Daesh in Iraq and Syria. “The US Department of State acknowledged that some US-provided military equipment sent to support the mission, including as many as nine M1 Abrams tanks, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Musical Interlude: Ray Charles, "Imagine"
Ray Charles, "Imagine" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHsrh0hH-w
"A Look to the Heavens"
"What caused this outburst of V838 Mon? For reasons unknown, star V838 Mon's outer surface suddenly greatly expanded with the result that it became the brightest star in the entire Milky Way Galaxy in January 2002. Then, just as suddenly, it faded. A stellar flash like this had never been seen before- supernovas and novas expel matter out into space. *Click image for larger size.* Although the V838 Mon flash appears to expel material into space, what is seen in the above image from the Hubble Space Telescope is actually an outwardly moving light echo of the bright flash. In a light e... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 8, 2018
*Mary Dejevsky, The Independent:* *Iran is extending its regional power in Syria – this is Israel’s worst nightmare* The prospect of Iran having a direct corridor to its borders, and even military facilities inside Syria, not to mention the possibility of being able to link up directly with Hezbollah, is Israel’s current nightmare – and it has started issuing explicit warnings to this effect The conflict in Syria seems to be hotting up again, just as it should be cooling down. Today US forces launched air strikes – the first for some time – in support of rebel forces that had come ... more »
Chet Raymo, “Daybreak”
*“Daybreak”* by Chet Raymo “I may have been in the last generation of youngsters who grew up with an awareness of the works of Maxfield Parrish. The children's' books he illustrated were still in circulation. Reproductions of his works appeared with some regularity in books and magazines meant for kids, and they were commonly framed for children's rooms. To me, they represented a fantasy world, a never-never land of make-believe. Those skies! The blues! The golds! The luminous mists! The billowing clouds like castles in the air! The unearthly light that sugarcoats trees and crags! ... more »
The Universe
"Don't be afraid. You needn't slay the beast or scale the entire mountain. That's not how it's done. You only need to move through today. Think of the distance you've already covered. Focus on your strengths. Let each new step remind you of your freedom. Let your every breath remind you of your power. Seek out friends and guides; they're anxious to help. You're not alone. You're understood. This road has been walked before. Dance life's dance, just a few steps at a time, and in the wink of an eye you will wonder to yourself, "What beast, what mountain? Was I having a dream?" "Love ... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “The Leaf and the Cloud: A Poem - ”Flare, Part 12"
* "Flare, Part 12"* "When loneliness comes stalking, go into the fields, consider the orderliness of the world. Notice something you have never noticed before, like the tambourine sound of the snow-cricket whose pale green body is no longer than your thumb. Stare hard at the hummingbird, in the summer rain, shaking the water-sparks from its wings. Let grief be your sister, she will whether or no. Rise up from the stump of sorrow, and be green also, like the diligent leaves. A lifetime isn't long enough for the beauty of this world and the responsibilities of your life. Scatter your ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Brookings, Oregon, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
“Flourishing in Crisis”
*“Flourishing in Crisis”* “Now is the moment to start. Imagine a pathway through the thick underbrush of world events and manipulations where we, the loving inhabitants, the good, the decent, those with conscience, vision, hope and longing can come together in a dialogue of honest evaluation, fearless in facing what is happening. Once we understand what is taking place on earth, and lose the last of our illusions, real adult dream-building can begin. Let us hold hands to have the strength to get past our denial, fears, anger, blame, grieving in a world that is seemingly falling apa... more »
"Our Expectation...
“It goes against the American storytelling grain to have someone in a situation he can't get out of, but I think this is very usual in life. There are people, particularly dumb people, who are in terrible trouble and never get out of it, because they're not intelligent enough. It strikes me as gruesome and comical that in our culture we have an expectation that man can always solve his problems. This is so untrue that it makes me want to cry - or laugh.” - Kurt Vonnegut
“The Dow Falls 1,032 Points! Has The Financial Crisis Of 2018 Officially Arrived?”
*“The Dow Falls 1,032 Points!* * Has The Financial Crisis Of 2018 Officially Arrived?”* by Michael Snyder “We haven’t seen this kind of a bloodbath on Wall Street since the great financial crisis of 2008. Prior to this week, the largest single day decline for the Dow Jones industrial average that we had ever seen was 777 points. That record was absolutely shattered on Monday when the Dow fell 1,175 points, and on Thursday the Dow dropped another 1,032 points. This was the third decline greater than 500 points within the last five trading days, and the Dow is poised to post its worst... more »
"For Better Or Worse..."
"You can sing only what you are. You can paint only what you are. You must be what your experiences, your environment, and your heredity have made you. For better or for worse, you must play your own little instrument in the orchestra of life." - Dale Carnegie
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Icarus”
“Daedalus fashioned a pair of wings of wax and feathers for himself and his son. Before they took off from the island, Daedalus warned his son not to fly too close to the sun, nor too close to the sea. Overcome by the giddiness that flying lent him, Icarus soared through the sky curiously, but in the process he came too close to the sun, which melted the wax. Icarus kept flapping his wings but soon realized that he had no feathers left and that he was only flapping his bare arms. And so, Icarus fell into the sea in the area which bears his name, the Icarian Sea near Icaria, an isla... more »
"How It Really Is"
"Its a Big Club, and you ain't in it. You and I are not in the Big Club." - George Carlin
World News Briefs -- Febraury 8, 2018
*ABC News Online:* *'A war against civilians': Millions trapped as Syrian regime closes in on the final rebel stronghold in Idlib* A humanitarian crisis is developing in a small province of Syria that experts say could dwarf what the world saw in Aleppo. Two million Syrian civilians are trapped in Idlib province between advancing Syrian regime forces and opposition fighters, including hardline jihadist groups. But unlike in previous years, the border with neighbouring Turkey is now closed and civilians have nowhere to go as the fighting and the bombing intensifies. *Read more* .... more »
Sun is cooling. Are we heading for another Little Ice Age? Or Worse: Back to Ice Age?
Graph of average yearly sunspot numbers showing the 11-year solar cycle. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. In a journal of the American Astronomical Society, *The Astrophysical Journal Letters*, an article: Ultraviolet Flux Decrease Under a Grand Minimum from *IUE*Short-wavelength Observation of Solar Analogs (link) Dan Lubin, Carl Melis and David Tytler: The Astrophysical Journal Letters, Volume 852, Number 1 Abstract We have identified a sample of 33 Sun-like stars observed by the *International Ultraviolet Explorer*(*IUE*) with the short-wavelength spectrographs that have ground-b... more »
Maryland Offers $100 Million to Settle State’s HBCU Case
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has offered to spend up to $100 million to settle a 12-year-long lawsuit brought on by a coalition of the state’s four historically Black colleges concerning inequality in higher education.
Emerging Scholar Profile: Yoon and Art for Social Justice
Dr. Injeong Yoon’s pathway to the University of Arkansas, where she began a tenure-track teaching position last year, is hardly traditional.
Mellon Foundation Selects Renowned Poet and Scholar as President
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which supports humanities, culture and the arts in higher education, has appointed nationally acclaimed poet and scholar Elizabeth Alexander as its president.
5 Cannabis Research Findings that Should’ve Been on the Front Page
*Anna Hunt* - Here are five examples of cannabis research that warrant our attention.
Grand Minimum May Usher In 50 Years Of Global Cooling
By Paul Homewood Reposted from nextbigfuture: Reduced sunspot activity has been observed and indicates the sun is heading into a 50 year reduced solar activity similar to what happened in the mid-17th century. Comparison to similar stars indicates the reduced activity will cause 0.25% less UV for 50 years. Modelling indicates that this […]
Pence Says U.S. Will Soon Unveil “Toughest” Round of Sanctions on North Korea
[image: pence-says-us-will-soon-unveil-toughest-round-of-sanctions-on-north-korea] Vice President Pence said in Tokyo that the United States will soon announce the “toughest and most aggressive round of economic sanctions on North Korea ever.”
Russian Embassy NAILS the British media with one simple tweet
People all over the world are delighted to see the US and Russia joining together to call out the globalists on their blatant hypocrisy. More The post Russian Embassy NAILS the British media with one simple tweet appeared first on The Duran.
9th Circuit Finds FBI Can Withhold Information on Surveillance of Muslim Communities: FRINFORMSUM: 2/8/2017
9th Circuit Finds FBI Can Withhold Information on Surveillance of Muslim Communities The Ninth Circuit Court ruled last week that the FBI does not have to release thousands of pages of documents in response to a FOIA lawsuit for information on the Bureau’s surveillance of Muslim communities. During the course of the FOIA lawsuit for […]
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 8, 2018
*Reuters:** EU, NATO face growing threat of inadvertent military clash, report says* BERLIN (Reuters) - The erosion of arms control agreements, deployment of additional weapons and tensions over military exercises have increased the risk of an inadvertent armed clash between Europe and Russia, according to the annual Munich Security Report. The report, entitled “To the Brink - and Back?”, cited growing pressure on nuclear disarmament treaties like the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and ongoing security concerns in eastern and central Europe. NATO insists it does n... more »
Did Melania Trump’s Parents Arrive in the U.S. Through ‘Chain Migration’?
A twitter post painted Viktor and Amalija Knavs's immigration status as a symbol of hypocrisy on the part of the Trump administration.
Same Russian hackers from the 2016 election are now targeting companies involved with developing military technology.
Courtesy of the AP: *Russian cyberspies pursuing the secrets of military drones and other sensitive U.S. defense technology tricked key contract workers into exposing their email to theft, an Associated Press investigation has found. * *What ultimately may have been stolen is uncertain, but the hackers clearly exploited a national vulnerability in cybersecurity: poorly protected email and barely any direct notification to victims. * *The hackers known as Fancy Bear, who also intruded in the U.S. election, went after at least 87 people working on militarized drones, missiles, roc... more »
The Battle for Andrew McCabe's Text Messages
https://youtu.be/Tur5FTdK-mk Judicial Watch aren't letting go of this matter. Not that you'd know from the paltry BBC coverage of this story.
“Russiagate Should be Called Hillarygate”
*“Russiagate Should be Called Hillarygate”* By Stephen Lendman "With considerable media help, the Clinton campaign cooked the books for her to win, losing for failing to cook them enough. She and the DNC hired former MI6 spy Christopher Steele to produce his dodgy dossier on Trump – filled with unverified accusations and allegations, an effort with no credibility. It was part of a continuing anti-Trump smear campaign, calling him a Putin puppet, claiming he “encourages espionage against our people,” along with falsely accusing Russia of US election hacking to elect him over Hillary... more »
"The State of the American Debt Slaves"
*"The State of the American Debt Slaves"* by Wolf Richter "It was one gigantic party. But wait… Total consumer credit rose 5.4% in the fourth quarter, year over year, to a record $3.84 trillion not seasonally adjusted, according to the Federal Reserve. This includes credit-card debt, auto loans, and student loans, but not mortgage-related debt. December had been somewhat of a disappointment for those that want consumers to drown in debt, but the prior months, starting in Q4 2016, had seen blistering surges of consumer debt. Think what you will of the election – consumers celebrated... more »
The God of Freemasonry Exposed
*Makia Freeman* - The truth is coming out into the light.
BBC One - Question Time, 2018, 08/02/2018 - Another Remain majority panel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09rf5w0 This week's panel consists of one Brexiteer, Richard Tice: 'leave means leave' And then there's: Emily Thornberry: 'Brexiteers have voted to steal neighbours jobs' Claire Perry: Brexiteers are 'Swivel eyed' Rachel Sylvester: 'Selfish Brexiteers' Terry Christian: 'I don't think the Brexit/Leave types have any idea how much and how deeply they've fucked us all up - a 36% idiots set us back 50 years'' That's 4 Remainers to 1 Brexiteer on tonight's panel, is that balanced? I suppose for the BBC, who also have David Dimbleby there to ensure ... more »
U.S. Accused Of Killing More Than 100 Russian And Syrian-Backed Fighters In A 3-Hour Military Blitz In Deir al-Zour Province
*BBC: **Syria war: Assad's government accuses US of massacre* Syria has accused the US of carrying out a "brutal massacre" with a bombing attack in Deir al-Zour province. The overnight air strikes killed an estimated 100 pro-government fighters near the Euphrates river, according to the US. The Syrian foreign ministry said it had written to the United Nations, demanding international condemnation. The US claimed a right to self-defence, saying it was responding to an attack on allied Kurdish and Arab fighters. It happened in the Middle Euphrates Valley, which serves as an informa... more »
North Korea Holds Massive Military Parade Ahead Of Olympics
*CNN: **Kim Jong Un watches parade of North Korean tanks, missiles and troops* (CNN)Troops, missiles and tanks rolled into North Korea's historic Kim Il Sung Square Thursday in a highly anticipated parade of military might on the eve of South Korea's Winter Olympics. The choreographed display involved hundreds of soldiers marching in unison, planes soaring above and four of Pyongyang's newest and most sophisticated missile, the Hwasong-15. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched all of it from a balcony above. The parade is being held to mark the day Kim's grandfather, Kim Il Sun... more »
"Dow Plunges 1,033 Points and Sinks Into Correction"
*"Dow Plunges 1,033 Points and Sinks Into Correction"* by Matt Egan "For the second time this week, the Dow plunged more than 1,000 points. And it's now in a correction - 10% off its record high just two weeks ago. Fears about the bond market, inflation and interest rates seized investors again Thursday and drove the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all into the red for the year. The Dow finished with a decline of 1,033 points, the second-worst in history, eclipsed only by Monday's 1,175-point plunge. The percentage decline on Thursday, 4.2%, wasn't nearly as bad as the scary days o... more »
US House Judiciary Democrats Call For Emergency Hearings After Official Reveals Russia Successfully Hacked Voter Rolls in 2016; But Hand-Counted Paper Ballots Are The Quickest, Safest, Solution
The Trump Administration recently invited the heads of three Russian spy-intel agencies, including two behind the cyberattacks and one who … Continue reading →
No microcosm
Did you see the fiendishly constructed episode of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s “Inside No. 9”? The plot of ‘Once Removed’ is a souped-up version of the classic theme ‘things are not as they at first appear.’ The events preceding the ghastly finale (which we see in the opening minutes) are unveiled bit by bit, in a series of ten-minute re-winds. Each new ten minute vignette shows what had occurred in the previous ten minutes and sheds a different light on the situation; likewise, each subsequent ten minutes sheds light on the previous ten - till at last the bigger pictur... more »
Political Gamesmanship at the Olympics
[image: undefined] So, why is Vice-president Mike Pence attending the Winter Olympics in South Korea? Is it because he’s a sports fan who just wants to enjoy the quadrennial spectacle of the Olympic games? Unfortunately, no. Pence is going to the games for political purposes. He intends to use them as an opportunity to level a propaganda attack against North Korea, the communist regime that the US government has long been committed to regime-changing. To advance this political aim, Pence will be accompanied by Fred Warmbier, the father of the University of Virginia student who died... more »
Grassley Memo Shocker - Did The UK Meddle In Our Elections? With Guest Phil Giraldi
The release of the "Grassley Memo" earlier this week should have made headlines, but it didn't. In addition to confirming key details from the earlier Nunes Memo on FISA abuses, the Grassley memo contained even more details on the incredible manipulation of the 2016 US presidential election. Perhaps the media is ignoring the memo because the manipulation it demonstrates is not the manipulation they want to report. There is no evidence of Russian meddling in the memo. Instead, it looks more and more like British intelligence colluded with the Clinton campaign and key elements in the ... more »
North Korea's Missile Parade: A Tale of Missing Missiles
*Jeffrey Lewis* *Security, Asia* Once the Olympics is over, testing is likely to resume and the long-running crisis between the United States and North Korea will be with us again. North Korea held a large military parade at 10 a.m. local time. The parade was subdued by comparison to past parades. In fact, it was not carried live on North Korean state television, but rebroadcast later. This meant that it happened in the dead of night here in the United States and is sure to be buried by the coverage of the Olympics opening in South Korea. And yet, despite an obvious effort not to... more »
Don’t Fall for North Korea’s Winter Olympics Trap
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, Asia* Enjoy the Winter Games, America. Come springtime, we may very well be back on the brink of war in Northeast Asia. On Friday night, millions of Americans will unknowingly witness what can only be described as the greatest image rebranding attempt the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with some down on its luck automobile or tech company’s latest TV spot. Oh no, this has everything to do with one of the most tyrannical regimes on the planet and its clever ploy to hijack and exploit the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchan... more »
The PIP Files: DWP documents show ‘absolutely shocking’ failure on further evidence
Outsourcing companies have been failing to request vital evidence from GPs and social workers that would help disabled people secure the benefits they are entitled to, confidential Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) documents have revealed. The “absolutely shocking” reports, released under the Freedom of Information Act, show that Atos and Capita contacted health and [...]
The PIP Files: Data shows multiple complaints made against scores of Atos assessors
Scores of healthcare professionals may have been able to continue carrying out disability benefit assessments despite being the subject of multiple complaints about their behaviour, competence and honesty, confidential new documents have revealed. The official reports, prepared by outsourcing giants Capita and Atos for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), show that up to [...]
The PIP Files: Nearly one in three Capita assessments were flawed, reports reveal
Nearly one in three of the disability benefit assessment reports completed by a private sector contractor were significantly flawed, confidential Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) documents suggest. The figures were revealed through a government audit of personal independence payment (PIP) assessment reports that had been written by staff working for under-fire outsourcing giant Capita [...]
Government’s suicide prevention boss refuses to call for action on ESA risk stats
The head of the government’s national suicide prevention strategy has refused to call on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to highlight the high risk of suicide faced by people who receive out-of-work disability benefits. Louis Appleby, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Manchester and chair of the National Suicide Prevention [...]
Disabled peer raises ‘deep concerns’ over impact of Brexit bill on rights
Disabled people should be concerned that the process of leaving the European Union (EU) could see their rights “lost or watered down”, according to a disabled peer. Baroness [Jane] Campbell told fellow peers last week that she had “deep concerns” at the “sweeping powers” that the government’s European Union (withdrawal) bill would give to ministers [...]
‘Muddle’ and ‘confusion’ over DWP’s 1.6 million PIP reviews
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is causing “muddle” and “confusion” by refusing to clarify which disabled people will have their claims re-examined through its mammoth programme of disability benefit reviews. Sarah Newton, the minister for disabled people, announced last week that DWP would review 1.6 million personal independence payment (PIP) claims to see [...]
Renovations to Houses of Parliament ‘must provide step change in access’
A disabled peer has told the House of Lords that plans for a major “restoration and renewal” of the Houses of Parliament must ensure a “step change” in the provision of disability access in a building that can be “extremely unwelcoming” to disabled people. Baroness [Sal] Brinton, president of the Liberal Democrats and a wheelchair-user [...]
Disabled people need ‘equal and fair’ hate crime laws, MPs are told
Disabled people will only be protected from online abuse when they have “equal and fair” hate crime laws, a leading disabled campaigner has told MPs. Anne Novis, chair of Inclusion London, told the Commons petitions committee that the abuse targeted at disabled people online was “just an echo” of what they experienced on the streets. [...]
Disabled women celebrate vote centenary but warn of slow progress on rights
Disabled activists have celebrated this week’s 100-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote but have warned that disabled women are still facing breaches of their rights in all areas of life. On Tuesday (6 February), there were public celebrations to mark 100 years since parliament passed the Representation of the People Act in [...]
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's Sister To Dine With South Korean President Moon Jae-in At The Olympics
Kim Yo-jong, the only sister and a trusted aide of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Damir Sagolj/Reuters *New York Times*: *South Korean Leader to Meet Kim Jong-un’s Sister in Highest-Level Contact in Years* SEOUL, South Korea — In the highest-level contact between the two Koreas in years, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea plans to meet Saturday with the sister of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and the North’s nominal head of state, officials said on Thursday. Mr. Moon’s luncheon meeting with the North Koreans was announced on Thursday, as Vice President Mike Pence ar... more »
Dan Canon, Bernie Sander, Marijuana And You (And Me)
Dan Canon is a brilliant, albeit modest and self-effacing guy. He's one of the very best candidates for Congress I've met in years. And, as you may have read here back in December, he's running on a platform that includes marijuana legalization-- in a district that Trump won 61.1-34.2% (albeit a district where Bernie crush Hillary). Tuesday James Higdon featured Dan in his *Politico* feature, These Red-State Democrats Think Legal Marijuana Can Help Them Win. The DC Establishment has some fake garden variety Democrat running against Dan in the primary. She's winning inside the Belt... more »
Hip-hop Evolution Topic of College Lecture
RICHMOND, Va. — The University of Richmond will host a lecture and panel discussion examining hip-hop as a social, political and artistic movement. “Sampling Black History: Examining the Evolution of Hip Hop in America” will be held on Feb. 19, 7-9:30 p.m., in the Robins School of Business, Ukrop Auditorium. Panelists are hip-hop producer Hank […]
State Acts to Remove Gun Ban from Campus Public Spaces
JACKSON, Ms. — It’s guns versus college football in a dispute over where certain Mississippi residents can carry firearms. At issue is House Bill 1083, which would void rules limiting where some people are allowed to carry guns on public property. House Judiciary A Committee Chairman Andy Gipson, the bill’s sponsor, says all it does […]
Secret ‘Pig Roast’ Fat-Shaming Sex Contest: Frat in Trouble
ITHACA, N.Y. — A Cornell University fraternity chapter that held a sex contest that members dubbed “the Pig Roast” in reference to the weight of the women they slept with has been placed on probation for two years. The university said officials launched an investigation of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity last year after reports […]
Grassley-Graham Memo Confirms Claims of GOP FISA Memo
[image: grassley-graham-memo-confirms-claims-of-gop-fisa-memo] The memo released earlier this week by Senators Chuck Grassley (R- Iowa) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) detailing their criminal referral against Trump “dossier” author Christopher Steele confirms what Democrats have denied; The FISA warrant allowing the FBI and DOJ to spy on former Trump campaign advisor Carter Page leaned so heavily on that ”dossier” that the warrant would not have been sought — much less approved — without it.
Funds Funneled to Georgetown Gays Returned to Catholic Student Group
[image: funds-funneled-to-georgetown-gays-returned-to-catholic-student-group] Georgetown University has returned funds meant for a Catholic student group after they were instead funneled to pro-homosexual organizations.
The Gilded Monument to Journalistic Vanity Crumbles Before Us
There was a time when the American News Media was who most of the world looked to for the best example of unvarnished truth as could be had. But then came the advent of 24 Hr. news broadcast and with it the rise of the overly self-important media reporters, high payed on-air talking heads celebrities and an undeniable political bias. So when we see such arrogant people who deem themselves higher then us because they, and they only hold the cup of truth, can we not feel a bit triumphant when they stumble and fall into a pile of their own excrement? Standing just a half-mile from t... more »
Message in A Massacre: US attack on Syrian Allied Forces
*Yes, the US attack on Syrian forces and their allies was message delivered by means of a massacre! As I'd noted in yesterday's post the US was employing language that can only be described as F. U. messages. * *From yesterday's post relinked below; It's pretty obvious that tensions are escalating in Northern Syria. The US has sent an undeniable F U message to Turkey. I personally can't interpret this latest report any other way. * *Clear, concise, aggressive and boastful. * *Yesterday:* US Special Forces "Very Proud" of Occupying Syria- Blunt Warning to Turkey *“We’re very p... more »
So those explosive texts that got Donald Trump so excited yesterday were just another conspiracy theory nothing burger. You know, like we assumed.
NEW FBI TEXTS ARE BOMBSHELLS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 7, 2018 (No, actually they're not.) Courtesy of The Hill: *Text messages exchanged between two FBI employees stating that then-President Obama wanted “to know everything” referred to the bureau's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, not a probe into Hillary Clinton’s email server, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. * *Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a report Tuesday that included the exchange between FBI agent Peter Strzok and FBI attorney Lisa Page, arguing that the ... more »
Tesla Roadster
Is the Tesla Roadster on orbit the same one that was the prototype? Is it there as more than a publicity stunt? Continue reading →
Climate and Sea Level Science Politicized, Quasi-Religon
“In the interview Mörner tells science journalist Alex Reichmuth that climate and sea level science has been completely politicized and hijacked by an activist agenda and has become a “quasi religion”. ” click here
Court Orders Release of Body Cams in Vegas Shooting While Ignoring Casino Surveillance Footage
[image: body camera footage] A judge has ruled that police must release the Body Cam footage, 911 calls and other records from the night of the Last Vegas shooting—but the release of Mandalay Bay's surveillance footage has been ignored once again. The post Court Orders Release of Body Cams in Vegas Shooting While Ignoring Casino Surveillance Footage appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Syrian military opened fire on Israeli drone in occupied Golan Heights: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 P.M.) – The Syrian military opened fire on an Israeli drone that was flying close to Syrian border, Thursday, Israel-based Haaretz reported. Citing the Israeli Army, the Haaretz report claimed the Syrian military opened fire with a machine gun after it saw an Israeli Sky Rider drone flying over the occupied Golan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Details from the US bombing of pro-government forces in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The U.S. Coalition carried out an alleged ‘defensive’ attack against the pro-government forces in the northeastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate last night. While the U.S. claimed “100 pro-regime fighters” were killed in the attack, a Syrian military source reported that approximately 25-30 tribal fighters were dead and many […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Rebel commander and bodyguard become charred corpses after roadside bomb attack in Syria’s Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:25 P.M.) – Two rebel fighters from the Free Syrian Army – a field commander and his personal bodyguard – have been killed by a roadside bomb whilst traveling through militant-held areas in the northern countryside of Syria’s Daraa province. The commander who died in the bombing has been identified by rebel sources […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US not looking for war with Syrian government: Pentagon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:05 P.M.) – The U.S. is not actively seeking war with the Syrian government forces, Dana White of the U.S. Defense Department Spokesperson stated on Thursday. Furthermore, the Defense Department Spokesperson claimed that the U.S. military contacted the Russians in advance before launching their assault that killed several pro-government tribesmen. “We had a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kurdish YPG destroy technical vehicle belonging to Turkish-backed rebels in Afrin (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Unit (YPG) destroyed a technical vehicle belonging to the Turkish-backed rebels in the Rajou District of the Afrin region this week. Video footage released by pro-YPG Hawar News Agency (ANHA) on Thursday showed their forces scoring a direct hit on the technical vehicle, destroying it after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan: Turkey’s Syria op will move to Idlib after Afrin mission (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave a speech evaluating Turkish operations in Syria, at the presidential complex in Ankara on Thursday. Erdogan said that following the completion of Turkey’s military operation in Afrin, Turkish forces will be deployed to Idlib. He said: “what is following after Afrin? We will resolve the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia raises questions about US attack on Syrian government forces
The pro-government Syrian militiamen have come under attack by the US-led coalition while they were conducting an operation against Daesh terrorists north of the city of Deir ez-Zor. The information about the incident contradicts US claims that the Syrian militias attacked Washington’s allies. Moscow is analyzing the information about the attack, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian gov’t issues official statement condemning Coalition bombing
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry issued an official statement on Thursday, condemning the latest bombing conducted by the U.S. Coalition on the pro-government forces in Deir Ezzor. “This new aggression, which constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity is directly in support of terrorism; it also reveals the disgusting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Quotes of the Day: On the separation of school & state [updated]
"The Government knows Maori and Pacific achievement is abysmal, a stain on the promise of opportunity for all, but they are so focused on helping the unions they have forgotten about the 1500 kids whose lives are being turned around by Partnership Schools. ... Today’s announcement on Partnership Schools shows the juvenile and callous nature of a Government led by ex-student politicians." ~ David Seymour "Labour is putting politics, and paying back teacher unions, before the needs of pupils. "All the schools, their staff and most importantly their pupils face uncertainty and the kno... more »
BREAKING: Maddow plays dumb about Page once again!
*THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018The soul of the "tail-gunner" mindset:* Did Carter Page engage in wrongdoing during the last campaign? Has he ever engaged in any wrongdoing at all? We don't know the answers to those questions. At some point, we may all find out. In the meantime, it's amazingly easy to spot the wrongdoing which comes at us from The Rachel Maddow Show, where our tribe's own Tailgunner Rachel keeps trying to get Page locked up. Maddow has the tailgunner mindset of the true believer. She's also seems to work fairly hard at keeping this fact from view. She engages in plen... more »
Protest Platforms: CASH Music Helps Artists Navigate World Rife With Corporate Exploitation
Protest Platforms is a three-part series examining what it means for music to protest today. Platforms have always helped to shape protest music. Independent artists, punk labels, and do-it-yourself (DIY) organizers have long suggested that the means through which music is created and distributed carries as much political weight as The post Protest Platforms: CASH Music Helps Artists Navigate World Rife With Corporate Exploitation appeared first on Shadowproof.
God’s Knights of the Pen and Bottle: The Noble Reporter in His Splendor
Everything goes to hell. It warms a curmudgeon’s heart. I remember when, as God intended, reporters were bright and profane drunks with no respect for anything. This philosophical end-point was natural for men steeped daily in the lying, thieving, corruption, … Continue reading →
Wall Street Might Run For President Directly
Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who made the term "too big to jail" infamous, says he is pondering another revolving-door spin from his gig defending white collar criminals - this time all the way to the Oval Office. *We’ll see,” he said during a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor in Washington, DC.* *He was asked if he’s mulling a run for the White House because he’s learning how to raise funds and giving political speeches.* *“I think I’ll make a decision by the end of the year about whether or not there is another chapter in my government service,” he re... more »
Feb. 8: Day of Rage
The U.S. took its time about getting into both world wars. Of course. Nations don't go to war unless there's something in it for the economic leaders of those nations. The U.S. didn't declare war until 1917 in World War 1. Obviously, it felt no great concern for Britain and France. Similarly, it waited until the end of 1942 to declare war in world war 2. Why the delay? The U.S. didn't care much about what Hitler did in Europe. (Indeed, major American companies like Ford were) selling war equipment to Hitler right up to the American declaration of war - and even after.) No. What brou... more »
Peter Ridd hits back at @jcu James Cook University – hard
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: This is a MUST READ op-ed. WUWT readers will recall that just a few days ago, we spearheaded an effort to make a legal fund go “over the top” to help Professor Ridd fight back against the bureaucracy at James Cook University that was censoring him. Today, he…
Truth and Justice -- Hold Media Accountable in North Dakota
. By Brenda Norrell Censored News The media in North Dakota is much like the media was in the bordertowns of the Navajo Nation, particularly Farmington, New Mexico, Daily Times, before it was sold in the 1990s. In the backrooms of the news rooms, there is the racism of white publishers and editors. Even when reporters want to tell the truth, they are often prevented by the editors or
Is This Trump’s Hair Blowing in the Wind?
Much ado was made on social media about the President's hair after a video aired of his boarding Air Force One on a windy day.
WHY DOES IT SHOCK JENNIFER RUBIN THAT THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT SHRUGS OFF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
I'm grateful for Jennifer Rubin's high level of outrage at Donald Trump and the people who back him. But does it really surprise her that religious-right groups were silent when they learned that White House aide Rob Porter is a spousal abuser? Appearing on CNN’s “New Day,” Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) was blunt about the Rob Porter issue. “I have no use for anybody who beats their spouse,” he said.... That’s a lot more than we have heard from any of the so-called values voter groups that profess concern for the family. Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, gave President... more »
SOROS IN BED WITH TRUMP
There is a belief that both Trump and Soros work for the Rothschilds. Ivanka dated Nat Rothschild. *Nat Rothschild (left) and Ghislaine Maxwell (right). Ghislaine, daughter of 'Mossad agent' Robert Maxwell, is alleged to have supplied young girls for her friend Jeffrey Epstein.* "Trump's *Resorts International* was originally set up and controlled by - 1. "Front men for the Rockefeller and Rothschild families. 2. "And, the Rockefeller and Rothschild's 'enforcers' in the CIA and Mossad." Who Towers Behind Trump? | Michael Collins Piper George Soros is said to be a front man ... more »
Doofus Of The Day #996
Today's award goes to the chef of the Norwegian Winter Olympics team. Egg sandwiches. Bacon and eggs. Egg salad. Eggs on toast. Scrambled eggs, or fried. After taking receipt of 15,000 eggs instead of the 1,500 they wanted, Norway’s team at this month’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics may have a pretty limited menu. Norwegian chef de mission Tore Ovrebo struggled to suggest what they will do with the delivery but did not rule out consuming them. Their registered 121-strong delegation of athletes and officials would get plenty of protein, eating 124 eggs each. “The eggs was more like a... more »
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