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EVIDENCE TAMPERING IN MY CASE POINTS TO PLAN BY GEORGE SOROS TO USE MIGRANTS AS VECTORS FOR SPREADING DISEASE, FOCUS OF EVIDENCE SUPPRESSION SUGGESTS SOROS REALLY DID ORCHESTRATE EBOLA FALSE FLAG
Delta15218 FV Reviewing the nature of the details of evidence tampering in my case reinforces the notion that George Soros was behind the Ebola false flag in West Africa in 2014, and that he is orchestrating a purge of all the evidence, (first and foremost, of course, a purge of me, the journalist who has […]
Former Greek PM warns Tsipras will try to eliminate political rivals with Novartis show trial in FT, poses threat to Democracy
Former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has warned in the Financial Times that Alexis Tsipras is trying to turn justice system in Greece into a tool for destroying his political opponents. “We have been singled out on the basis of vague and groundless allegations made in the testimonies of three “protected” witnesses. Syriza is setting […]
Trump and Kim Jong to meet to discuss denuclearization
From The Telegraph Donald Trump said on Thursday night he would meet Kim Jong-un within two months and the North Korean leader has vowed to stop nuclear tests. In an extraordinary development, the US president said he would sit down with the North Korean leader “by May”, which, if it goes ahead, would be the […]
Trump administration fires first warning shot at tech giants over censorship
From Infowars Brad Parscale, who was recently appointed as campaign manager for Donald Trump’s 2020 reelection bid, has warned Google, Facebook, and Twitter to maintain a “level playing field,” following a month of high-profile revelations of bias at big tech. The globalists have made some desperate – and pathetic – moves lately, namely by […]
Donald Trump to give UK and Australia chance to avoid steel tariffs, especially important for Brexit Britain to be allowed to export steel to US
Excerpts from news reports DONALD Trump has given Australia and other allies a chance to negotiate an exemption from steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports that are set to start in 15 days. It comes after reports golfing great Greg Norman, a close personal friend of President Trump, was called in to lobby for […]
Will America's Bombers Be Able to Defeat Russian Air Defense?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, North America* The Air Force is looking into new generation stealth. The Air Force is preparing for a substantial technical “critical design review” of its next-generation B-21 Raider bomber, an aircraft said by developers to mark a new “fourth-generation” in stealth technology able to elude the most advanced air defenses in the world. The review, described by Air Force officials as a key step prior to formal construction of the aircraft, will assess design specs, technology plans, computing power and weapons integration for the new bomber – a platform w... more »
Will Kim Jong-Un's Health Undermine Talks with America?
*Asia Times* *Security, Asia* There is intense debate about the North Korean leader’s health woes. US and South Korean intelligence teams are reportedly keeping close tabs on the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un amid Pyongyang’s recent willingness to discuss its nuclear-weapons program with Washington. Fox News noted long-standing speculation on Thursday that Kim is suffering from “a range of conditions including gout, diabetes, high blood pressure, a sexually transmitted disease and psychological issues.” The intelligence communities in Washington and Seoul are said to ... more »
Key Faults Of Wishful Media Reporting On Putin’s Fourth Term In Office
Almost everything coming from the mainstream media about the presidential elections in Russia takes the form of either direct propaganda aimed against Vladimir Putin or else a call to boycott the vote. The post Key Faults Of Wishful Media Reporting On Putin’s Fourth Term In Office appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Let's start the weekend on a high note...
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Even Establishment Stooges Are Sensing A Wave. By The First Wednesday In November They'll Be Certain
As we noted on Tuesday, the PA-18 special election 4 days from now, should be easy-peasy for the GOP. But they're on track to spend *40 times* more money on this race than the Democrats! The PVI is R+11 and it's a district where McCain beat Obama 55-44%, Romney beat Obama 58-41% and then Trump eviscerated Clinton 58.1% to 38.5%. On top of that, the Democrats have a terrible candidate-- Conor Lamb a bland, wishy-washy Blue Dog who flies in the face of the energy that is motivating Democratic enthusiasm. He's worse than Ossoff-- but in a much redder district. And yet... polls show a ... more »
Washington Just Legalized Human Trafficking, Babies Can Now Be Bought and Sold Commercially
[image: babies] Washington legislators have passed what many are referring to as the most disturbing bill in history that legalizes the commercial sale of human babies to anyone with enough money to buy one. The post Washington Just Legalized Human Trafficking, Babies Can Now Be Bought and Sold Commercially appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Child took wrong compound for over a year after “communication error”
A journal is retracting a paper after it discovered researchers gave a child the wrong supplement for more than a year. Rhiannon Bugno, managing editor for Biological Psychiatry, told Retraction Watch the mix-up did not put the patient at risk. However, the mistake was enough for the journal’s editor, John Krystal, of Yale University, to … Continue reading Child took wrong compound for over a year after “communication error”
THE SHAPE(S) OF MONSTER: And its cousin, Stereotype!
*FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018Part 4—Not a monster, they said:* If we listen to to Hollywood's industry guild, the best movie of 2017 was the one which was built around Monster. According to various experts, The Shape of Water includes three levels of Monster. Let's define what they are: First, the film involves a *literal* "monster," a creature half-fish and (perhaps) half-man. As it turned out, this "monster" was actually lovable—even willing to get it on! The film also involves a metaphorical monster—Strickland, the lunatic racist sadistic Southern bigot. Strickland is a lunatic all t... more »
When Exercise Can Kill — The Rare Risk of Rhabdomyolysis
Story at-a-glance Muscle trauma due to overexercise can lead to rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo), a serious condition that can lead to kidney damage, renal failure and death When muscle is damaged, it dumps myoglobin, an iron- and oxygen-binding muscle protein, into your … Continue reading →
Smallest sized replacement heart valve approved in the world
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/smallest-sized-replacement-heart-valve-approved-in-the-world/
4 weeks tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis as effective as 9 months course : New Study
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/4-weeks-tuberculosis-chemoprophylaxis-as-effective-as-9-months-course-new-study/
Does a Quantum Equation Govern Some of the Universe’s Large Structures?
A new paper uses the Schrödinger equation to describe debris disks around stars and black holes—and provides an object lesson about what “quantum” really means This artist’s concept shows a swirling debris disk of gas and dust surrounding a young … Continue reading →
Ageing and inflammation in patients with HIV infection
Summary Nowadays, HIV+ patients have an expected lifespan that is only slightly shorter than healthy individuals. For this reason, along with the fact that infection can be acquired at a relatively advanced age, the effects of ageing on HIV+ people … Continue reading →
Turning Stressed Immune Cells Back Into Fierce Cancer Fighters
Juan R. Cubillos-Ruiz, PhD, “fell in love” with immunology and has translated that passion into award-winning research. Specifically, he is trying to understand how immune cells see and attack cancer cells, and how tumors can influence the function of immune … Continue reading →
Combined treatment with mycophenolate improves response in Graves’ orbitopathy
In patients with Graves’ orbitopathy, adding the immunosuppressant drug mycophenolate to glucocorticoid therapy appeared to improve treatment response compared with methylprednisolone alone, according to results of a randomized clinical trial. “The 2016 European Thyroid Association guidelines recommend intravenous methylprednisolone pulse … Continue reading →
First trimester thyroid hormone levels linked to adverse neonatal outcomes
Pregnant women with first trimester thyroid-stimulating hormone levels of 2.5 mIU/L to 5 mIU/L had increased risks for perinatal loss, miscarriage and premature birth compared with women with lower levels of the hormone, study data show. Marta Hernández, MD, of … Continue reading →
Radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer may adversely affect ovarian reserve
Women with differentiated thyroid cancer treated with radioactive iodine ablation experienced decreased anti-Müllerian hormone levels 3 months after treatment with only partial recovery at 1 year after treatment, which may suggest an adverse effect of radioactive iodine in women of … Continue reading →
Extra-thyroid extension increases recurrence rates in differentiated thyroid cancer
Extra-thyroid extension increases the risk for disease recurrence in adults with differentiated thyroid cancer compared with those without extension, but overall mortality is higher in those without extension, study data show. Eyal Robenshtok, MD, of the Endocrine Institute at Rabin … Continue reading →
Worse Than Watergate? Is Obama Like Nixon — Only More So?
[image: worse-than-watergate-is-obama-like-nixon-only-more-so] President Nixon hired men to illegally spy on Democrat headquarters. Under Obama, government agencies lied to spy on Trump and frame him. Both times it was covered up.
A Democrat Defending Trump
[image: a-democrat-defending-trump] Alan Dershowitz is a well-known Democrat liberal and legal scholar, but he is aghast at the political Russiagate witch hunt of Trump that is masquerading as justice.
The Hidden Cost of Electric Cars: Government Subsidies and Manipulated Markets
[image: the-hidden-cost-of-electric-cars-government-subsidies-and-manipulated-markets] In the past few years of heavy marketing and favorable media coverage, one would expect that the electric-car market would have taken off. It hasn’t, though; it survives on government handouts.
The Strategic Shift Inherent in Putin's 'Sputnik Shock'
Classical Renaissance New International Economic Order Stop WWIII Video of QUZFNkzAPLA In a statement issued at the end of last week, Helga Zepp LaRouche addressed what she called a "new Sputnik shock," delivered by Russia's President Putin. Zepp LaRouche wrote, "In a trans-Atlantic atmosphere of hysteria against Russia and China that can only be understood as pre-war propaganda, President Putin dropped a bombshell in his annual State of the Union address which has redefined the strategic balance." As Mrs. LaRouche indicates, the strategic situation is moving very rapidly, with real... more »
Video of Cop Beating Man for Crossing the Street So Horrific, He was Actually Arrested
[image: street] Because the body camera video of a police officer savagely beating a man for crossing the street was so disturbing, the violent cop has actually been arrested and charged with multiple counts. The post Video of Cop Beating Man for Crossing the Street So Horrific, He was Actually Arrested appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Brave SWAT Cops Suspended For Refusing to Stand Down and Trying to Stop Parkland Shooter
[image: parklland] Two police officers who refused the order to stand down in the Parkland shooting were recently suspended after their brave and heroic actions embarrassed the rest of the department. The post Brave SWAT Cops Suspended For Refusing to Stand Down and Trying to Stop Parkland Shooter appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 9
1917 1st British assault on Baghdad turned back by Ottomans 1918 British took Hit, Anbar without a fight from Ottomans 1959 End of Mosul Revolt led Kurds to loot city and attack civilians Communists and Leftists also attacked pan-Arabists and rich in city as well 1974 Bakr govt told Kurds had two days to accept government’s autonomy plan 1974 Kurds objected to autonomy plan because didn't include Kirkuk Sinjar Khanaqin and wanted new census Bakr said no 1975 Shah announced Algiers Agreement over border with Iraq 1984 Iraqis used mustard gas against Iranians t... more »
Slow Recovery from Latest Nor’Easter; 3rd Storm on Tap?
The rush is on to restore power as forecasters monitor another system that could move up the coast.
911 Calls, Radio Traffic Show Chaos in High School Massacre
Responding deputies and police officers desperately tried to sort through a chaotic scene, treat the injured, lock down the school and locate the shooter.
Former Trump Campaign Aide Nunberg at Court for Grand Jury
Sam Nunberg had insisted in a series of defiant interviews earlier in the week that he intended to defy a subpoena.
A cut above (literally) - at just $40,000!
Boy, have I got a pocket-knife for you! It's the Spearpoint Chief model from William Henry. The price (yes, it costs $40,000!) is mind-boggling - but, for the economy-minded, it comes with free shipping. Clearly, that knife is designed for people with more money than sense - and who never, ever plan to use it for a pocket-knife's intended purpose! I would never buy something like that, just as I never buy "safe queen" guns for collecting purposes. I buy tools to *use* them. Even if I bought a finely engraved, "work-of-art" gun or knife, it would get used. Clearly, I'm mor... more »
So about that meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Apparently the stupid hair club is negotiating a nuclear disarmament. Courtesy of CNN: *President Donald Trump's stunning decision to meet Kim Jong Un sets up the prospect of the most mind-boggling diplomatic summit in modern history. * *Trump, a reality star turned convention busting President, has dubbed Kim "Little Rocket Man" and threatened to rain fire and fury over North Korea, raising fears of a devastating war across the world's last Cold War frontier. * *Kim, a portly 30-something whose state media recently blasted Trump as a "lunatic mean old trickster and human reject"... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin 20,000 scientists give dire warning about the future in 'letter to humanity' – and the world is listening A Mysterious Anomaly Under Africa Is Radically Weakening Earth's Magnetic Field FBI Agent Kills Wife, Self In "Murder-Suicide” Turkey Threatens Exxon Mobil & The US 6th Fleet Off Cyprus FBI Has Been Paying Geek Squad To Spy On Customers For Over A Decade ExxonMobil Takes Heat For 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake In Papua New Guinea "Major Incident": Ex-Russian Spy Was Exposed To Toxic Nerve Agent In "Attempted Murder" Spy attack shines spotlight on 'Londongrad' Op... more »
China's Air Force May Soon Get More Russian Su-35 Fighters
*Asia Times* *Security, Asia* Moscow and Beijing may have struck a deal. Beijing is happy with the speed and quality of first Su-35 delivery, but makes local production prerequisite of more orders Multiple sources within Russia and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force suggest that Beijing and Moscow may have struck a preliminary deal for procurement by the PLAAF of more of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighters. Hong Kong-based military monthly Kanwa Defense Review reported in February that the second batch of the highly maneuverable aircraft with thrust-vectoring engines had alre... more »
Russian Paratroopers Caused Havoc in World War II—Here's How They Did It
*Robert Beckhusen* *History, Europe* In one battle the paratroopers fought in the freezing cold—in the open—while surrounding by Germans. The Soviet Union was a pioneer in airborne warfare in the years before World War II — the first conflict to see widespread use of paratroopers. And in the USSR, this development was part of an intense period of post-revolutionary military experimentation that would eventually experience the shock of Stalin’s purges in 1937 and the German invasion in 1941. By late 1941, German troops were directly threatening Moscow. In December, the Soviets’ ... more »
Turkey Wants Russia's S-400 Air Defense System
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Middle East* The system could be headed to Ankara sooner than later. Turkey appears to be determined to press ahead with the purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems from Moscow even as the United States pressures Ankara to walk away from the deal. Turkey points out that NATO allies did not pressure Greece to drop its S-300 purchase in previous year, though that deal came under during a much less antagonistic period in the West’s relations with Russia. “You’ve said nothing to Greece but you said that you will not let Turkey acquire S-400,” Tu... more »
Trump's Opening to North Korea Is No Surprise
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attends the 3rd Meeting of Activists in Fisheries under the Korean People's Army. Reuters/KCNA] If you look at North Korea as a wrestling match, it has all the ingredients Trump loves: a dastardly villain, a threatened damsel in distress and a white knight who sweeps in to save the day. In January 2017, *Politico *magazine held a symposium asking what Donald Trump would face in the coming year. Yours truly predicted that Trump would “throw the foreign policy equivalent of a long bomb—visit North Korea.” I ... more »
5 Ways Trump Can Test North Korea’s Offer for Talks—and Not Get Played
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, * Here are five things Team Trump must do. There are moments when a person must stare into the abyss to see the possibilities—or perils—of the choice before him. In many respects, that could be the simplest of explanations as to why Kim Jong-un has offered, and President Trump has accepted, to meet to negotiate what could be the greatest diplomatic opening since Nixon went to China in 1972. We are a long way from such a moment. Just because Kim has offered to sit down and talk to President Trump and discuss denuclearization doesn’t mean that peace... more »
TRUMP TALKS TO KIM? THE PRO-TRUMP MEDIA WOULD RATHER TALK ABOUT DOMESTIC ENEMIES.
It was announced last night that President Trump has agreed to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong-un, a decision that was a surprise to White House staffers, the South Koreans, and, apparently, Trump himself: Mr. Trump was not scheduled to meet [South Korean national security advisor] Chung [Eui-yong] until Friday, but when he heard that the envoy was in the West Wing seeing other officials, the president summoned him to the Oval Office, according to a senior administration official. Mr. Trump, the official said, then asked Mr. Chung to tell him about his meeting with Mr. Kim. When Mr... more »
Jared Kushner: The Apple Didn't Fall To Far From the Tree
*Jared Kushner's father is in unscrupulous person- Not unlike his father in law.* *Bloomberg: Kushner’s Felon Father Back at Helm of New York Empire With Two Fellow Inmates Charles and Jared Kushner* * Charles completed his two-year prison sentence in 2006 *for making illegal campaign contributions and *hiring a prostitute to entrap his brother-in-law. * *It’s hard to find work right out of prison. But Avram Lebor and Richard Goettlich walked from their Alabama penitentiary into top jobs at the real estate company then run by Jared Kushner*, now President Donald Trump’s son-in-law... more »
International Perspectives
I've been busy with this and that work project and this blog post is a bit of an overview of situations dealing with Turkey vs Kurds and general concepts being worked hard by Imperial China. Along with many others, I continue to have an interest in the situation in North Korea, that seems to be rapidly changing for the better. Maybe they don't want to commit national suicide? Time will tell. I hope you find this report interesting. *Turkish Campaign against the Kurds in Iraq* The Turks and non-Kurdish Iraqis have come to an agreement to conduct a joint operation in northern Iraq in... more »
UnPacked Shorts – Can a global city build enough new homes?
In this UnPacked Short, Peter Franklin is joined by Katie Harrison and Charlotte Pickles to discuss Tokyo and how it is possible for a global city to keep building new housing. Read the UnPacked behind the short here. The post UnPacked Shorts – Can a global city build enough new homes? appeared first on UnHerd.
Is Congress sowing the seeds of the next financial crash?
“The American people will never again be asked to foot the bill for Wall Street’s mistakes. There will be no more taxpayer-funded bailouts. Period.” They are the words of President Obama when, in 2010, he signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The mammoth 2,300 page Act introduced stricter regulation […] The post Is Congress sowing the seeds of the next financial crash? appeared first on UnHerd.
Feeling stressed or anxious? Toss these unconscious beliefs in the trash
By Dr. Mercola The film, “A Quest for Meaning” follows two childhood friends as they travel the globe in search for the meaning of life. Questions about the collective beliefs that have shaped Western civilization are investigated, as are the changes in consciousness we now see as more and more people are becoming inspired to
Why you should make your own natural, chemical-free shaving cream and how to do it
As we’ve shared with you numerous times, the toxins that our bodies come into contact with on a daily basis- just from personal care products alone- is staggering. And while chemicals might make life a little bit more convenient “they’re a major contributor to ill health, costing the U.S. more than $340 billion each year
3 signs you’re allergic to fructan (not gluten)
Millions of people voluntarily avoid gluten, a protein found in wheat-based foods like bread, cereal, and pasta. Those with a wheat allergy, celiac disease (about 1% of the population) and certain other autoimmune conditions get very sick if they eat it. However, an extra 12% of people report digestive symptoms after eating gluten-containing foods… despite not having a wheat allergy or celiac disease.
Causes kidney failure 40 percent of the time – so ignore at your peril
By Dr. Mercola A recent WebMD article addresses a rare but potentially fatal muscle disorder called rhabdomyolysis, or rhabdo for short. Estimates suggest it may affect 22 people out of 100,000, and muscle trauma due to overexertion is a common cause. Your skeletal muscles are under your volitional control, which is why they’re also known as
Turkey's economy minister seeks Japan trade pact this year
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09-Mar-2018 Japan-EU deal adds urgency; Ankara plans 'countermeasures' against US tariffs
Le Canada négociera un accord de libre-échange avec quatre pays de l'Amérique du Sud
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09-Mar-2018 Au coeur d'une grande incertitude avec les États-Unis, ce nouvel accord poursuivrait les efforts du Canada pour diversifier son portefeuille.
Canada chasing trade deal with South American block after signing new TPP
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09-Mar-2018 A spokesman for International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the negotiations could begin in earnest in the next 10 days.
Asie-Pacifique : onze pays signent un accord de libre-échange sans les Etats-Unis
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09-Mar-2018 Le processus était donné pour mort il y a un an après le retrait de Washington.
S. Korea will negotiate US steel tariffs during FTA talks: minister
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09-Mar-2018 South Korea will negotiate with the United States over proposed tariffs on imported steel in upcoming negotiations to amend the bilateral free trade agreement to help minimize its impact on the Korean steel industry.
Asia-Pacific trade deal signed by 11 nations
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
09-Mar-2018 Eleven Asia-Pacific countries have signed the trade pact formerly known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Caught Our Notice: Bioethics article retracted for…ethics violation
Title: Bioethics and Medical Education What Caught Our Attention: As we’ve said before, you can’t make this stuff up: An article on bioethics had its own ethical issues to deal with. It turns out, the authors had “substantial unreferenced overlap” with another article, that “overlap” including the article’s title. Here’s a side by side comparison … Continue reading Caught Our Notice: Bioethics article retracted for…ethics violation
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 9, 2018
Reuters *National Interest:* *North Korea's Army: 1.1 Million Strong (And They Have Lots of Guns)* 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 gu... more »
United States and its Ongoing International Trade Problem
With international trade being of particular interest to the Trump Administration, I thought it would be prudent to provide my readers with an interesting glimpse at how American trade with its key trading partners has changed over the past two decades and how this has impacted U.S. workers. For the purposes of this posting, I will be using foreign trade data provided by the United States Census Bureau for consistency. Let's start by looking at America's top four goods trading partners by full year going back to 2007: 2017 - China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany 2016 - China, Cana... more »
Wile E. Coyote
Apparently, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are going to talk to each other. The news should be viewed in the light of an opinion from a former C.I.A. analyst. David Ignatius writes in the *Washington Post*: “Beep beep” was the subject line of an email message I received a few weeks ago from former CIA analyst Robert Carlin, as Kim Jong Un was accelerating his diplomatic charm offensive. “So typical,” wrote Carlin in his brief text. “The North Koreans as Road Runner, the U.S. as Wile E. Coyote.” When it comes to foreign affairs, Ignatius believes that the United States has become a ... more »
CET Winter Trends
By Paul Homewood https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadcet/data/download.html As promised, I have now some detailed analysis of the Central England Temperature Series, specifically winter trends. As can be seen above, there has been an underlying trend increase since the start of the record in 1660. However, certain things stand out: 1) There have been other winters back in the […]
San Francisco To Drown By 2100
By Paul Homewood The ground around San Francisco Bay is sinking to meet the rising sea, another reason for Bay Area residents to worry about the impact of climate change on their region. A new report suggests that sinking land, known as land subsidence, will increase the potential reach and damage of flooding […]
"Experts Aghast!"
Your friendly fake-news media is now telling you, in regards to President Putin's speech of just one week ago, that "Oh, we knew about it all along—and anyway, it's not true." But in the unguarded early hours right after that speech, they inadvertently let some of the truth slip out. NPR titled a Mar. 1 wire, "Experts Aghast at Russian Claim of Nuclear-Powered Missile with Unlimited Range." They quoted Edward Geist, a researcher specializing in Russia at the Rand Corporation, "I'm still kind of in shock. My guess is they're not bluffing, that they've flight-tested this thing. But ... more »
Day 26: Maine Has Been ‘Outsourced’ to Bath Iron Works
*Bruce Gagnon Is Right; Maine Has Been ‘Outsourced’ to Bath Iron Works* By Alex Nunes I’m skeptical of bold claims. That’s why I wondered last week if peace activist Bruce Gagnon was indulging in a little hyperbole when he sent me an email alleging a local newspaper, the Maine legislature, and the city of Bath’s police department were all abdicating their duty to the public and instead doing the bidding of Navy contractor Bath Iron Works. Gagnon is currently leading the campaign against a proposed $60-million tax credit to BIW, a builder of Navy destroyers and a subsidiary of de... more »
Mysterious Entities Secretly Stealing Billions from ‘Frozen’ Gaddafi Accounts
[image: gaddafi] Billions in sanctioned Libyan funds from Muammar Gaddafi—meant to be given back to the Libyan people—are being stolen by secret interests from frozen accounts in Belgium. The post Mysterious Entities Secretly Stealing Billions from ‘Frozen’ Gaddafi Accounts appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Russia delivers humanitarian aid to southeast Idlib, Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – The Russian Center for Reconciliation of Warring Parties delivered its first batch of humanitarian aid to the Idlib-Aleppo provincial border towns on Thursday. According to the Center, their personnel delivered humanitarian aid to the southeastern part of Idlib and southern towns in Aleppo in a bid to encourage civilians to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS terrorists step up activities in northern Afghanistan – Russian UN envoy
Russia is seriously concerned by the situation in Afghanistan, including by the intensified activities of the Islamic State terrorist group in the north of the country, Russia’s UN envoy, Vasily Nebenzya, told the UN Security Council. “The security situation in Afghanistan still causes our serious concern,” he said. “The fact that the situation in this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Large demonstration held in East Ghouta town, residents raise Syrian flag (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – Another large demonstration was held inside the East Ghouta region of Damascus this week, as the fighting intensifies between the government and Islamist forces. According to Damascus Now, the demonstrations took place inside the towns of Kafr Batna and Al-Hammouriyah, which are close to the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) front-lines. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Intense battle footage from ongoing East Ghouta offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – Russia’s ANNA News released a new video from the East Ghouta region, today, showing the intense clashes that ultimately led to the Syrian Arb Army’s (SAA) capture of Beit Sawa and Mesraba Orchards. In addition to the heavy clashes, the ANNA News footage also shows a group of five civilians […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran will not negotiate its presence in Middle East: Supreme Leader
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that Iran is not going to negotiate its presence in the Middle East region with the United States and European countries. “European countries come and say they want to negotiate with Iran about its presence in the region. What is your business? Why are you here? It […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army makes another big push to split East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – For the third time this week, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched a big assault to split the East Ghouta region into two pockets. Led by their Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began today’s attack by storming the eastern axis of Mesraba; this would result in a fierce […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Afrin erupts in celebrations as large convoy from Deir Ezzor enters city (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Car loads of people drove into Afrin on Thursday, where celebrations rocked the Syrian city following the reported arrival of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) troops, who are allegedly being brought in to help fight against the Turkish offensive. Footage shows buses and cars filled with civilians who have travelled to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Humanitarian aid convoy stuck at checkpoint near East Ghouta (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – A Red Crescent aid convoy remains held up at the al-Wafideen checkpoint in Eastern Ghouta on Friday, to deliver food and basic medicines to Syrian civilians trapped in the rebel-held enclave. The convoy arrived at the checkpoint on Thursday, but it is uncertain when it will be able to complete […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army advances in East Ghouta after heavy battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their offensive in the East Ghouta this morning, targeting the area around the town of Al-Hammouriyah. Led by the 4th Mechanized Division and Republican Guard, the Syrian Arab Army was able to take control of some farms along the Beit Sawa-Hammouriyah axis, forcing the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
The leader of a far right British group, who Donald Trump retweeted, has been found guilty of hate crimes.
Courtesy of The Hill: *The leader of a far-right British political group who was retweeted by President Trump has been found guilty of hate crimes. * *Jayda Fransen, the deputy leader of Britain First, was found guilty on three counts of religiously aggravated harassment, BBC News reported Wednesday. Britain First leader Paul Golding was found guilty on one count. * *Fransen and Golding were found guilty for posting videos during a gang rape trial, where three Muslim men and a teenager were convicted. They filmed themselves targeting people they believed were connected to that c... more »
What's My Take On The Upcoming Trump - Kim Jong-Un summit
*The Economist*:* The pros and cons of a summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un* Whether or not the American president is the one to draw him out, it would be good to learn more about the North Korean leader’s thinking. TO SUPPORTERS of Donald Trump, Thursday night’s news that the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants to meet America’s president, and soon, only goes to prove the potency of a foreign policy that blends toughness with just a dash of crazy. To Trump’s sceptics, it is as obvious that such an unprecedented summit would be a terrifying gamble. After the announcemen... more »
Bernie Endorses Marie Newman In Illinois' Hottest Congressional Primary
Reminder: today is March 9, The Illinois primaries are Match 20. And unlike the Texas primaries Tuesday, there are no runoffs. These are for keeps. The other day, we ran a guest post by Tony Sterbenc about a young progressive, Ryan Huffman, running in the crowded IL-06 primary for the Democratic nomination to take on vulnerable Republican Pete Roskam. We haven't gotten to know Huffman enough to make an official endorsement yet, but he sounds like the best better in that Chicagoland district. [image: Goal Thermometer]Two Illinois candidates we *have* gotten to know well enough to m... more »
Sharice Davids could be the first Native American woman in Congress
A Johnson County resident hopes to be first Native American woman elected to Congress if she can win the Democratic primary to take on U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder in the fall. Sharice Davids, a 37-year-old Shawnee attorney and member of the Ho-Chunk nation, served as a White House fellow during the final year of President Barack Obama’s administration. Davids, who grew up in Leavenworth and holds a degree from Cornell Law School, spent time working as a legal counsel for a development corporation on a reservation in South Dakota before her stint at the White House. Her campaign announce... more »
Doofus Of The Day #999
We're almost there! One more DooD and we'll hit a thousand! Today's award, courtesy of a link provided by Australian reader Snoggeramus (who's contributed many Doofi to our collection), goes to a hapless father in Queensland. A Queensland man used insect spray as a flamethrower to kill cockroaches, blowing up his Mount Isa kitchen in the process. Luckily, the three children in the home, aged nine, 11 and 17, were unharmed after the Wednesday night explosion, which occured about 8pm. Not so lucky was their father, who was taken to Mount Isa Hospital with “abrasions” to his face ...more »
Tweets For Today
US President Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May, the South Korean national security adviser announced at the White House https://t.co/zU5YpOqWUy pic.twitter.com/TlvBnNtyTb — CNN (@CNN) March 9, 2018 The Latest: U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson says "dramatic" and surprising change of posture by Kim led Trump to agree to a meeting. https://t.co/EgZli8AaZu — The Associated Press (@AP) March 9, 2018 Well well well, what a coincidence: Japan just announced that PM Abe will visit the U.S. next month to discuss North Korea with President Trump https://t.co/Af... more »
Lavrov on Trump, Kim talks: “We consider it to be a step in the right direction”
Russian Foreign Minister notes that talks have been long requested by the powers in the region, including both Russian and China More The post Lavrov on Trump, Kim talks: “We consider it to be a step in the right direction” appeared first on The Duran.
The Diffusion and Diminution of Stoicism
Artistic impression of Epictetus with his crutchA. A. Long, in his essay, “Stoicism in the Philosophical Tradition: Spinoza, Lipsius, Butler” (Chapter 15; *The Cambridge Companion to The Stoic Ethics*, Edited by Brad Inwood), says stoicism has never been fashioned as a systematic philosophy. One of the reasons for this, Long says, is that the work of ancient Stoics is far less accessible in its original and comprehensive form than the work of Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, and Sextus Empericus. Only a few fragments of the work of the pre-Roman stoics is extant. It is the treatments of ... more »
Mahmoud Abbas’ Health Deteriorates, and Israel Prepares for Bloody Succession Fight
Mahmoud Abbas’ Health Deteriorates, and Israel Prepares for Bloody Succession Fight by Amos Harel, https://www.haaretz.com/ Head of West Bank’s Palestinian Authority was hospitalized for tests in U.S. at end of February. – In recent months there has been a deterioration in the health of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who will be 83 at the end of […]
ISIS activity in Afghanistan on the increase, says Russia’s UN envoy
Concern mounts as slippery Islamist radical group strengthens its position in the north of Afghanistan, making an outpost for expansion attempts into Central Asia More The post ISIS activity in Afghanistan on the increase, says Russia’s UN envoy appeared first on The Duran.
Redesigning Reality #020 – Intuition & Pain on the Path
*Dylan Charles* - How do you follow your intuition to stay on the path?
On Lawrence Krauss, BuzzFeed, And #MeToo
Large amounts of ink (well, electrons) have been spilt over the web in the past few months to discuss the #MeToo movement. It seems this blog will eventually join the crowd, although a bit belatedly, and with a slightly different viewing angle. After keeping silent on the matter, I am stimulated to discuss it after a BuzzFeed article exposed several cases of alleged sexual harassment and related inappropriate behavior by world-class cosmologist-cum-science-pop-guy-cum-skeptic Lawrence Krauss. Plus, yesterday was international women's day, and I never miss a chance to miss a deadlin... more »
Arbitration as a way out of the North Korean crisis
William Norris, Professor of Chinese Foreign and Security Policy, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Many an international crisis has been defused by international arbitration. Could the same tools help resolve the North Korean challenge?
How to get more Americans to volunteer
Robert Christensen, Associate Professor, Romney Institute of Public Management, Brigham Young University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
The share of people who give their time to good causes is starting to dip.
Picture Of The Day
A diving group is coming out of a frozen lake to destroy the maneuver enemy using special and simulated weapons in the training of combat swimmers for Rosgvardia's special forces, Moscow region. © Sputnik/ Ramil Sitdikov *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Winter Combat Drills of Russian National Guard's Special Forces* (Sputnik).
U.S. And Israeli Soldiers Are Simulating Battle On Three Fronts In This Year's Juniper Cobra Exercises
*Jerusalem Post:* *U.S. and IDF troops, in major joint drill, simulating battle on 3 fronts* Juniper Cobra, the largest joint US-Israeli air defense exercise, is underway across the country. Juniper Cobra, the largest joint US-Israeli air-defense exercise, is under way, with thousands of troops deployed across the country simulating scenarios where Israel faces missile barrages simultaneously on various fronts. In the two years since the last Juniper Cobra exercise, Israel’s enemies have changed. And while 2017 was a relatively quiet year for Israel, the IDF’s Aerial Defense Di... more »
In 1918 Women Held 20% Of US Manufacturing Jobs; In 2016 Women Held 29% Of US Manufacturing Jobs; Women Are 47% Of The US Workforce But Earn Only 78 Cents Per $ Earned By Men (2014) Despite Equal Pay Act
Women at work on bomber, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. By the end of World War I, in 1918, … Continue reading →
Russian State TV Host Warns “Traitors” After Skripal Poisoning
Skripal was a double agent, but his daughter was also poisoned! He served time in prison and was pardoned by … Continue reading →
Up-Close With The US Army's M109 Paladin
Daniel Brown/Business Insider *Business Insider:** We got up-close with the US Army's M109 Paladin — armed with a machine gun, a grenade launcher, and a massive cannon* FORT BLISS, Texas — Two self-propelled M109 Paladin howitzers sat idly by on the 1st Armored Division's desert training grounds, waiting to hurl 155mm shells about 10 miles away. Partaking in a large exercise called Bulldog Focus, the two Paladins were waiting for other convoys miles away to get in position before they could safely fire. "These guns are designed to kill," Captain Alan Bauerly, who oversaw a few b... more »
Florida lawmaker mocks the Parkland school shooting survivors and says that adults make the laws because "we has the experience."
WATCH: Florida state Rep. Elizabeth Porter dismisses Florida shooting survivors calls for increased gun control. "Do we allow the children to tell us that we should pass a law that says no homework?"https://t.co/Lrjygjriqh pic.twitter.com/iYBpePcpYG — Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) March 7, 2018 Oh she is not a nice lady. And yes you heard her right. This woman also clearly says, "The adults make the laws because ... we has the wisdom" — Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) March 7, 2018 You know the reason that the "children," as she calls them, feel the need to make their voices heard i... more »
Mysteries Behind the Gatti and Montanari Affair
By John Stone Age of Autism has been reporting on two scientists, Antonietta Gatti and Stefano Montanari, who had their research seized (including their computer) by Italy’s “financial police” in a raid two weeks ago, just as Prof Gatti was...
‘It’s propaganda,’ Lavrov BLASTS Britain’s claims of Russian involvement in Skripal poisoning
Russophobia called to account as Russian Foreign Minister offers Moscow's help, confronting the British for uncooperative attitude towards Moscow More The post ‘It’s propaganda,’ Lavrov BLASTS Britain’s claims of Russian involvement in Skripal poisoning appeared first on The Duran.
Democrat Senators urge strategic nuclear arms talks with Russia
In a letter addressed to US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, several Democrat senators urge arms agreement talks to resume following revelation of advanced new Russian weapons systems More The post Democrat Senators urge strategic nuclear arms talks with Russia appeared first on The Duran.
UK supports Saudi led bloodbath in Yemen, strikes trade deal
Meanwhile, other nations are given ultimatums about handling their alleged human rights violations before any talks take place More The post UK supports Saudi led bloodbath in Yemen, strikes trade deal appeared first on The Duran.
This Is What F-22 Raptor Pilots Talk About With The Aircrew Refueling Them At 20,000 Feet
*Sputnik:* *WATCH: US F-22 Pilots Shoot the Breeze While Filling Up Midair* A video recently published on YouTube reveals what F-22 Raptor pilots talk about with the aircrew refueling them at 20,000 feet in the sky: mostly riddles, cookies and seat comfort. A video published by The Joint Forces Channel February 28 captured fighter pilots' conversation with a boom operator on board a KC-10 Extender aerial refueling tanker aircraft. According to the plane's manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, the F-22 Raptor can carry nine tons of fuel, which means that filling up in the sky can take qu... more »
The US Marine Corps Is Changing The Future Of Naval Warfare
Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) John Jacob directs an F-35B on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part of a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific region. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Molina *Business Insider:* *30 second clip shows how the US Marine Corps is changing the future of naval warfare* * The US Marine Corps now has F-35Bs operating on US Navy ships in the Pacific, something no other military on earth comes close to. * The F-35 will become a fixture on aircraft carriers and air bases around the US... more »
Ramaphosa’s Racist-Marxist Distraction In South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa might have more ulterior intentions in mind, since he came to power on the back of a so-called “deep state” coup, becoming the party’s leader under contentious circumstances late last year. The post Ramaphosa’s Racist-Marxist Distraction In South Africa appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Toxicologist: Lab With “Military Capability” Likely Made Poison Used On Russian Double Agent And His Daughter
From RFE-RL:https://www.rferl.org/a/skripal-russian-spy-poisoned-interview-alastair-hay-nerve-agent–military-capability/29087340.html “Toxicologist: Lab With ‘Military Capability’ Likely Made Poison Used On Russian Ex-Spy, March 08, 2018 18:56 GMT, by … Continue reading →
Russian FM Lavrov Makes Deals, Affirms Old Friendships on Africa Tour
“The majority of these countries where Lavrov is going are former Soviet allies: Angola, Mozambique, Ethiopia,” Borshchevskaya told VOA. “And … Continue reading →
Uranium One “Confidential Informant” Provides No Evidence to Support GOP Claims of “Quid Pro Quo” Between Clinton and Russia
“Uranium One “Confidential Informant” Provides No Evidence to Support GOP Claims of “Quid Pro Quo” Between Clinton and Russia Mar … Continue reading →
Êtes-vous abondantiste ?
Ethical Technology - 20 hours ago
Serons-nous 50 milliards de Terriens à vivre dans l’opulence ? https://ieet.org/images/uploads/urbanisationetdiagonalevide-286x300.jpg
Turkey demands Sweden arrest Syrian-Kurdish leader
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Turkey had delivered a protest note to Sweden demanding to arrest the former leader of Syria’s Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) Saleh Muslim, the CNN Turk broadcaster reported. According to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Saleh Muslim is currently in Stockholm, the CNN Turk broadcaster reported. After his […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Islamist rebels hold strong as Syrian Army attempts to split East Ghouta – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations in the East Ghouta region, yesterday, targeting several axes still controlled by the Islamist rebels. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army managed to expand control over a number of localities in the East Ghouta, including the Air […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Large convoy leaves Deir Ezzor for Afrin (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – Cars and buses reportedly carrying people from across Syria’s Deir ez-Zor region arrived in Afrin via the Zahra crossing on Thursday. According to local reports, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters are also arriving in Afrin after having allegedly left the front in the Deir ez-Zor region to join Kurdish forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Latest map of Afrin battle – March 9th
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels scored a big advance in the Afrin region, yesterday, after seizing the imperative town of Jandaris from the Kurdish-YPG forces. As a result of their advance in southern Afrin, the Turkish-backed rebels have secured the Idlib corridor to this region in Aleppo’s northwestern countryside. Meanwhile, in northern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi forces ambush Saudi Army commanders near Yemeni border (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 A.M.) – The Houthi forces carried out an ambush near the Yemeni border this week, targeting a group of Saudi soldiers traveling inside the Jizan Region. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their fighters ambushed two Saudi Army vehicles in the Jizan Region, causing one of the cars […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
State Dept alarmed as Syrian Democratic Forces ISIS battle to focus on Afrin
The United States is concerned as Syrian Democratic Forces abandon their posts with the US-led coalition fighting Daesh* terrorist group to instead focus on operations in Syria’s border district of Afrin, Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert said during a press briefing. “We have seen as the situation in Afrin has taken hold that some […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Civilian convoy of 300 families attacked in East Ghouta – Reconciliation Centre
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Militants allegedly fired on a 300-family-strong convoy as they attempted to leave Eastern Ghouta, according to a representative from the Centre for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties in Syria in Afrin on Thursday. “The column came under shelling a kilometre from the exit, where the relatives of Ghouta residents were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
For Trump Kim Talks: How's About A Combined Civilian Space Program As A Route To Reunification Of Korea?
Well, to everyone’s surprise, it seems that Trump and Kim are going to meet. So this is no longer a hypothetical question. (This originates as my answer on Quora to: What would happen if Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump could meet and talk to resolve the tension over North Korea?) So first, this is good news. Whatever comes of it, it's major progress that read more
Aghartha In The Hollow Earth!
There is a lot gathered together here and a number of subtle issues that i had with the general nutritive are all essentially dealt with. As I have posted, my cloud cosmology which is mathematically constructed orthogonally to the presently used quantum cosmology provides a path for the Genesis of hollow planets and Stars. So accepting such a prospect is not impossible as is true with our currently taught Physics. That left me with the real problem of evidence and that appears to be directly hidden as part of the present regime of secrecy in terms of core science. Shrouding the... more »
Mysterious China.
This documentary is covering the world of western China and into Mongolia mostly although i did not check out the last part. We live today in the golden age of film education and particularly about all those locales long buried behind the veil of a state whose interest was unity as expressed in uniform culture. That is changing now but often much too late for many. Of course a lot of these cultures were economic dispensations no longer truly attractive at all. So this type of work often captures that about to disappear. Few today want to live fully under the ancestral dispen... more »
2017 gold deposits boasting the highest-grade drill intersections
The following item should reveal just how robust the gold mining industry is today. Even better, modern mining continues to provide high paying employment globally not possible from local agriculture and has inevitable knock on effect locally. Curiously most gold is found in thin deep veins, although most today is mined from extremely low grade deposits in open cast pits. These high grade systems promise serious gold production over the long term once hot rock mining is properly perfected. This was the method used during the Bronze Age and allowed low dilution exploitation of v... more »
Billy Graham
Before Billy Graham evangelism was an exercise in strong arming folks with fear. Theological nonsense of course but it worked well enough for its practitioners. His influence was huge and although it is not told, there is an army of evangelists out there because of him and they are steadily building momentum. When we are told of a million attending a meeting in India, we can thank Billy. I want to also add that when he got rolling our culture accepted Christianity as the norm and his type of work seemed almost unnecessary. Secularism changed all that. What triggered all this... more »
Top US Pentagon officials “disappointed” Russia has developed weapons to defend against NATO first strike (Video)
The warmongers in DC are sad that their first strike advantage has been thwarted. More The post Top US Pentagon officials “disappointed” Russia has developed weapons to defend against NATO first strike (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Arabs Advising Abbas to Accept Trump Peace Plan Or Risk Losing Out — Report
Emphasis mine: Arabs Advising Abbas to Accept Trump Peace Plan Or Risk Losing Out — Report by KHALED ABU TOAMEH, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Arab diplomat tells Egyptian newspaper that Palestinians should take what they can now rather than reject proposal out of hand and see settlements grow unfettered. – A number of Arab countries have advised Palestinian Authority President […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* It's easy to say that Republicans have no sense of irony. They reveal that practically every time they speak. But, irony is a thing that doesn't mix well with being a politician of any kind. Politicians say the darndest things. They'll say anything. More importantly, they're liable to do anything and do it with no conscience or consciousness of of how it meets up with the persona they've cultivated though their past words, actions, or image mongering. Politicians live in the moment. What they said they stood for means nothing the next day, or even hour. It's all about ex... more »
BBC partisans
The news about Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un's agreement to meet for talks has drawn some interesting reactions so far. So is the BBC being "partisan" over this? Well, all I can say is that their main BBC News website report about it waits for Paragraph 21 to devote one paragraph alone to citing someone giving President Trump credit. And the usual suspects are being sour about it on Twitter. Anthony Zurcher's Twitter feed (so far) is particularly "partisan" and, yes, he gives North Korea all the credit for a possible "diplomatic triumph": As for Katty Kay, well, she's been v... more »
Musical Interlude:Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” (Original Version from 1964)
Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” (Original Version from 1964) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLfCnGVeL4
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 3/9/2018"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 3/9/2018"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, appears to have blinked in the face of pressure President Donald Trump has put on him. It’s reported the U.S. military was in the process of planning a possible preemptive strike on the North Korean regime. “Un” has invited President Trump to talk about nuclear disarmament in May, and Trump has accepted.Meanwhile, President Trump has paid off on the promise of tariffs on steel and aluminum. China and many other countries are upset and are threatening to counter. Some say Trump... more »
Musical Interlude: Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” (Original Version from 1964)
Simon & Garfunkel, “The Sound of Silence” (Original Version from 1964) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLfCnGVeL4
President Trump Will Be Metting North Korean Leader Kim Jung-Un In May -- News Round-Up
*Daily Mail: **Trump agrees to meet Kim Jong-un by MAY: North Korean despot invites President to talks and agrees to suspend missile tests* * South Korea's national security adviser Chung Eui-yong informed U.S. press of the expected in-person conversation * Made the announcement from the North Lawn of the White House, steps from the West Wing * White House confirmed that talks would take place but did not second Chung's claim that it would happen before May * Neither Chung nor the White House said where the talk would take place * Trump tweeted an hour after the announcement that 'g... more »
"Ten Percent"
*"Ten Percent"* Putin has spoken softly, but he’s carrying a big stick. by Robert Gore "During his State of the Nation address on March 1, Russian president Vladimir Putin claimed that Russia had developed six new weapons. For Putin’s descriptions of the weapons and more details about them, please read the above-linked article by Alexander Mercouris, which was posted on SLL. Four of the six weapons Putin mentioned are, if Putin is to be believed, already developed: the Sarmat heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), a nuclear powered cruise missile, a nuclear powered underw... more »
Meet Mary Street Wilson-- The Surprise Winner In TX-21 This Week
Before TX-21 Republican Lamar Smith announced his retirement, there were at least 9 candidates running for the Democratic nomination in the district. One, Tom Wakely, decided to run for governor. Another, Chris Perri, decided to run in an adjacent district-- TX-25, which also has a chunk of Austin, and he came in first of 5 candidates and now faces a primary runoff with Julle Oliver May 22. The winner will face ethically-challenged right-wing multimillionaire Roger Williams in a district that Trump won 55.1% to 40.2% and that still has an R+11 PVI. The others who dropped out of the... more »
"Mark Strand on Dreams: A Lyrical Love Letter to Where We Go When We Go to Sleep"
*"Mark Strand on Dreams: * *A Lyrical Love Letter to Where We Go When We Go to Sleep"* “Something nameless hums us into sleep… We feel dreamed by someone else, a sleeping counterpart…” by Maria Popova "The mystery of dreams has always bewitched humanity, tickling art and science in equal measure. Freud was besotted with it when he laid the foundation for the study of the subject, as was his eccentric niece Tom when she illustrated that gem of a vintage children’s book about dreams. Dostoyevsky found the meaning of life in a dream, and so did Margaret Mead. Leonard Bernstein sought t... more »
Seeing the CO2 greening of Planet Earth
Two years ago the big scientific news was that increasing CO2 levels were increasing plant productivity around the world. CO2 is the global food supply so this is good news indeed.
VIDEO: Syrian Army tanks burst through walls to outflank rebel defenses in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 A.M.) – On Thursday, the Syrian Army kicked-off an attack – spearhead by elite Republican Guard storming units – to capture the militant stronghold town of Jisreen in Damascus’ East Ghouta region. A key objective of the Syrian Army assault, which is still ongoing, is to first capture all the farmland areas […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Pro-Assad protest takes place in Syria’s Manbij city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:35 A.M.) – Arab residents in the Syrian city of Manbij, currently under the control of US-backed forces, have held a demonstration to show support for the country’s president Bashar al-Assad. The protest comes amid growing disillusion with the rule of the Kurdish-centric Democratic Union Party (PYD) which has imposed some discriminatory laws […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Catherine Austin Fitts: We Are Financing What is Killing Us. America’s Pensions Are Being Drained by the Federal Government and Deep State
Federal Government is a Money Laundering Operation – Catherine Austin Fitts by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Financial expert and investment advisor Catherine Austin Fitts contends the Federal Government allows pension funds to be robbed. Fitts explains, “Our pension funds have real money. Those pension funds basically finance the government and what the government is doing. So, they buy […]
Not A Conspiracy Theory: Human Organs Being Grown In Pigs
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Mar 8, 2018 Alex Jones is proven right once again as scientists in Japan admit they are growing human organs in pigs. end
Trump Delivers Again: Steel Plants Reopening In America
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Mar 8, 2018 Owen Shroyer celebrates the reopening of steel plants across America thanks to President Trump. end
Examining ‘Ten Myths about Israel’, by Ilan Pappe Jewish Historian
Examining ‘Ten Myths about Israel’, by Ilan Pappe Jewish Historian by Allan C. Brownfeld on January 24, 2018, http://mondoweiss.net/ This review of the book “Ten Myths About Israel’ by Ilan Pappe will appear in the Winter 2018 ISSUES, the quarterly journal of the American Council for Judaism. The book is published by Verso. – The Middle East remains a […]
Hugo Salinas Price: Trump’s Trade War Will Only Speed Up The Arrival Of The Gold Standard
Hugo Salinas Price: Trump’s Trade War Will Only Speed Up The Arrival Of The Gold Standard by Hugo Salinas Price of Plata.com.mx, via https://www.silverdoctors.com/ There is a lot of commentary going around the world, regarding Trump’s initiation of a “Trade War” to rebuild America’s industries. Trump thinks that tariffs will do the trick, and stop the rest of […]
‘Stealthy Submarine’: Putin Presents New Nuclear Powered Underwater Drone
RT Published on Mar 1, 2018 Russia created yet another weapon – an underwater drone with great endurance and stealth capabilities, with a nuclear reactor smaller and more powerful than earlier models. The drone can counter enemy aircraft carrier groups and attack shoreline defenses. end
Russia’s Final Warning to America — Putin: “Now You Will Listen”!
TruNews Published on Mar 5, 2018 Did you hear President Putin’s warning to America last week, and why didn’t the U.S. news media tell you? Today the team discuss the final notice issued to Washington by Russia’s leader, including the threat to silence war provocations with nuclear tipped hypersonic missiles that strike like flaming meteorites. – […]
China Warns U.S. of Response in Case of Trade War
PressTV Published on Mar 8, 2018 China has warned that it will make a necessary response in the event of a trade war with the United States. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the two countries don’t have to be rivals. The remarks come as U-S- President Donald Trump is expected to impose tariffs of 25 percent […]
“Israel in No Position to Call Iran a Threat”: Israel Has 200 Nuclear Weapons ‘All Targeted on Tehran’ – Colin Powell Email Leak
RT Published on Sep 16, 2016 Former US secretary of state Colin Powell’s e-mails were recently leaked. And the latest revelation to come from them is confirmation that the US is well aware of the real extent of Israel’s nuclear arsenal. end
Threat to World Trade: ‘Consumers Will Suffer Most from Tariffs Imposed’
RT Published on Mar 8, 2018 Donald Trump has announced a White House meeting over the possible imposition of import tariffs on steel and aluminium. The plans have been widely criticised around the world, with the president accused of trying to spark a trade war. end
Trump Signs Tariff Order on Imports of Foreign Steel and Aluminum
RT Published on Mar 8, 2018 The U.S. President, Donald Trump, has signed an order imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium imported to the U.S. But in a concession to America’s neighbours, the tax will not apply to Canada or Mexico. Read more: https://on.rt.com/90pe end
Trump Agrees To Meet With Kim Jong Un
Trump Agrees To Meet With Kim Jong Un by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Speaking to reporters at the White House, South Korean envoy Chung Eui-Yong said, and the White House confirmed, that Trump has accepted to meet Kim Jong Un, by some time in May, in what would be a historic first: no sitting American president has ever […]
China Will Soon Have the Ultimate Naval Weapon: Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Should the Navy be worried? China appears to be eyeing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), a state-owned firm and the largest naval manufacturer in the country, recently expressed interest in accelerating its research into nuclear-powered carriers, among other military technologies. In a statement issued at the end of last month, CSIC said that it plans to “speed up the process of making technological breakthroughs in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, new-type nuclear submarines, quiet submarines, ... more »
Get Ready, Russia: American and British Nuclear Submarines Are Training in the Arctic
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The five-week biennial exercise is designed assess the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness for warfare in the Arctic. American and British nuclear-powered attack submarines have kicked off the biennial Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2018 wargames in the Arctic Ocean this week. The five-week biennial exercise is designed assess the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness for warfare in the Arctic. The exercise helps to increase the service’s experience in the frigid region and helps to advance the Navy’s understanding of the Arctic environment, which is becoming increa... more »
The Case for a 21st-Century Battleship
*Salvatore Babones* *Security, Asia* What makes a battleship a battleship isn't the big guns. It's the thick armor. And armor may soon be more important than ever. In World War II, the Japanese super-battleships *Yamato* and *Musahi* each mounted nine 18.1-inch guns, the largest naval guns ever deployed, but they never sank a single American ship. In a conflict decided by naval aviation, *Yamato* and *Musahi* were used mainly as flagships and troop transports. Despite their huge armaments, they were steel dinosaurs from an earlier strategic age. But how do you sink a steel dinos... more »
The F-35 Still Has a Long Way to Go before It Will Be Ready for Combat
*Dan Grazier* *Security, North America* The Joint Strike Fighter Program has already consumed more than $100 billion and nearly twenty-five years. The F-35 still has a long way to go before it will be ready for combat. That was the parting message of Dr. Michael Gilmore, the now-retired Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, in his last annual report. The Joint Strike Fighter Program has already consumed more than $100 billion and nearly 25 years. Just to finish the basic development phase will require at least an extra $1 billion and two more years. Even with this massive... more »
Rand Paul: Washington Must Move beyond the Old Foreign Policy Consensus
*Matthew Reisener* *Politics, North America* [image: Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks at a press conference about the latest Republican Effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act on Capitol Hill] Sen. Rand Paul spoke at an event at the Center for the National Interest. Ever since the end of the cold war, America has debated its role in the world. Should it intervene abroad on behalf of democracy and freedom, as liberal hawks and neoconservatives urge? Or should it focus on rebuilding at home and protecting its vital national interests? Rand Paul, the junior senator from Ke... more »
Why Has America Overlooked Oman?
*Jacob Eishen* *Security, Middle East* [image: Asaad bin Tariq Al Said, Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Affairs, arrives at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan] The United States would be remiss in damaging relations with this valuable player in the complex Middle East. The Sultanate of Oman, bordering Saudi Arabia to the north and less than fifty miles across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has long been seen as a minor player in regional affairs. With low oil prices leading to economic slumps and a repeated budget deficits, it coul... more »
Weak Inflation Is a Global Problem
*Samuel Rines* *Economics, Europe* [image: A structure of the Euro currency sign is seen through the window on a rainy evening in Frankfurt] Growth in Europe is currently at the highest levels seen in recent memory, but inflation is not keeping pace. A low and decelerating German inflation number—February’s print came in at a paltry 1.2 percent year over year—is far more consequential than it first appears. The first and most obvious reason is that it creates a dilemma for the European Central Bank: further declines may force ECB president Mario Draghi and company to begin talkin... more »
Why America Needs to Pull Its Troops Out of the Middle East
*Alex Moore* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks to troops in a hangar at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan] If policymakers are serious about decreasing the already low terrorism threat, then they should heed the advice of experts. Thousands of U.S. soldiers have been killed in action, thousands more have been wounded, more than $5.6 trillion dollars in expenses have been generated, and America has an overburdened military posture stretched thin to the point of being dubbed “the greatest gift” that China could wish for. These are just a few of th... more »
California Sanctuary State Laws are Unconstitutional
“Californians who have long fought illegal immigration are lauding U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s decision to sue their state over its “sanctuary” laws, despite backlash from state Democrats.” click here
Breakthrough in Korea? Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un ‘to meet before May’
South Korean officials deliver invitation to US President Trump as diplomacy to end Korean crisis gains pace More The post Breakthrough in Korea? Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un ‘to meet before May’ appeared first on The Duran.
UK now the slowest growing major economy on Earth
With its growth already moving at such a sluggish pace, how will a Brexit effect the situation, really? More The post UK now the slowest growing major economy on Earth appeared first on The Duran.
NADOHE Meeting Focuses on Best Practices for Diversity, Inclusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Diversity practitioners from schools across the country have gathered this week at the 12th annual meeting of the National Association of Diversity Officers In Higher Education to learn the best practices to foster diversity, equity and inclusion on their campuses.
Assessing the Relationship Between Gun Violence and Health Equity
Gun violence has become a crucial national problem that negatively affects health equity in the United States. The American Medical Association has declared U.S. gun violence a public health crisis requiring a comprehensive public health response and solution.
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