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Catacombs
There seems to be something of an enigma concerning the Roman catacombs, in that they seem to have been believed, more or less, to be constructed by the Christians in order to bury the Christian dead during the middle of the 1st millennium CE. It is also obvious that this period of Christian reverence for … Continue reading "Catacombs"
Picture Of The Day
*WNU Editor:* The skies of Damascus before dawn. Calling it a night. Blogging will return tomorrow morning.
Bad news: bombardment of Syria, Michael Cohen in Prague
Last night, it seemed that the Syrian tension was fading away. Erdogan also claimed that it did. Suddenly, we woke up on Saturday to see the news. In a 7-minute speech, Trump announced a new bombardment of Syria justified by the alleged chemical attacks. America, Britain, and France are participating. I was terribly angry at the beginning but was careful not to prematurely add fuel to the fire. After a few minutes, details emerged that it's not so bad. First, Trump et al. are trying (so far successfully) to avoid the bombardment of any Russian interests and personnel – because Russi... more »
Senator Richard Black: There Was No Chemical Attack in Syria
LaRouchePAC Videos Published on Apr 11, 2018 Virginia State Senator Richard Black discusses the latest “chemical attack” in Syria as a false flag attempt at pressuring Trump into a reckless confrontation with Russia in Syria. Learn more here: https://larouchepac.com/20180410/enou… end
‘US Believes & Acts as If It’s Above Any Law. Attack on Syria would be Attack on Entire UN System’ — Bolivian Envoy to UN
‘US Believes & Acts as If It’s Above Any Law. Attack on Syria would be Attack on Entire UN System’ — Bolivian Envoy to UN by https://www.rt.com/ The threat by the US to use force in Syria undermines international law and the entire United Nations system, Bolivian Ambassador to the UN Sacha Llorenti, who called a […]
Breaking: Theresa May BLASTS Assad and LAUNCHES Airstrikes in SYRIA
Theresa May BLASTS Assad and LAUNCHES airstrikes in SYRIA by THOMAS MACKIE, https://www.express.co.uk/ THERESA May has ordered military action in Syria as part of a co-ordinated attack with the US and France on the Assad regime to degrade its chemical weapons capability. – Prime Minister Theresa May said there was “no practicable alternative to the use of […]
Ready for War: UK Navy Destroyer Edges Closer to Syria for ‘Air Defence’ Against Russia
Think for a moment. Did Syria attack UK? NO. Is Syria a threat to UK? NO. Is Syria threatening UK’s interest? NO. Would any sane government risk nuclear WW3 with Russia over alleged Syrian chemical attack? What would UK gain by risking WW3 with Russia? Nothing at all. But when the nuclear bombs go off […]
Russia Says It Has IRREFUTABLE Evidence that Actors Staged the Chemical Attack in Syria
Think for a moment. Did Syria attack UK? NO. Is Syria a threat to UK? NO. Is Syria threatening UK’s interest? NO. Would any sane government risk nuclear WW3 with Russia over alleged Syrian chemical attack? What would UK gain by risking WW3 with Russia? Nothing at all. But when the nuclear bombs go off […]
Syria News Latest: ‘Largest US Strike Force Since Iraq War Deployed’ as Theresa May Pledges to Join Action
Syria News Latest: ‘Largest US Strike Force Since Iraq War Deployed’ as Theresa May Pledges to Join Action by SEAN MORRISON, https://www.standard.co.uk/, 13 April 2018 A huge US air and naval strike force is heading for Syria in preparation for possible military action against Bashar Assad’s regime, according to reports. The military fleet that set off overnight […]
Nigel Farage: Globalists Hate Christians And Want War With Russia to Launch Their New World Order, One World Government
Nigel Farage agrees with me 100%. The Globalists (ie. Illuminists, Satanists) want a WW3 with Russia to launch their New World Order, One World Government. They want to use WW3 to destroy national sovereignties. – The Alex Jones Channel Published on Apr 12, 2018 Nigel Farage joins Alex Jones live via Skype for an exclusive interview […]
9/11 Families Subpoena FBI for Documents Related to Saudi Arabia
By Derrick Broze Families of the victims of the 9/11 attacks have filed subpoenas against the FBI in an attempt to learn more about the... more »
What Do CBS’s“60 Minutes”, Dr. Oz, The “Digital Divide” in Public Schools, and 5G Cell Towers Have in Common? More Than You May Think.
By B.N. Frank For a year or so, tech employees have been expressing remorse for being paid to deliberately create software that affects our dopamine... more »
Quantum Bells, More is Less Filtering & Unreal Non-locality
E.M.Smith at Quantum Bells, More is Less Filtering & Unreal Non-locality – Musings from the Chiefio - 47 minutes ago
A rather fascinating demonstration of Quantum Mechanical Weirdness that you can do at home with 3 photographic polarizing filters.
How Many More House Seats Is Ryan's Retirement Worth To The Democrats?
*Albatross by Nancy Ohanian* This morning's first post, Time For New House Leadership-- On Both Sides Of The Aisle, mentions the GOP struggle to replace Ryan but was really about the Democratic struggle to replace Pelosi. Let'd revisit the internecine warfare that's breaking out in the Republican caucus over who will be the Minority Leader after January. First a brief note: Jonathan Swan and Mike Allen speculated yesterday at Axios that Ryan may be forced to leave speakership by summer. Ryan says he's staying on as Speaker 'til *after* the election. No one doubts that's his intentio... more »
Scooter Cohen and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Twitler’s loudmouth troubleshooter, Thinks he’s smarter than the prosecutor, He thought no one would log, His side trip to Prague, Now he’s changing his first name to Scooter. Original DVD cover From New York Magazine DAILY Intelligencer: It was a … Continue reading →
Tweets For Tonight
US-led airstrikes hit Syria https://t.co/eEkOpGF0C9 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 14, 2018 Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Syria airstrikes a ‘one-time shot’ and that no additional attacks are planned https://t.co/7lFw3O7SZl — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 14, 2018 JUST IN: Senior pro-Assad official says if U.S.-led strikes are now over, attack will be seen as limited pic.twitter.com/IrFuZfTOBG — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 14, 2018 BREAKING: Strike on Syria won't remain without consequences – Russian ambassador to US https://t.co/VNcg5ujS0z pic.twitter.... more »
Will Tonight's U.S.-Led Coalition Military Strike Against Syria Lead To A U.S. War With Russia?
*Harry J. Kazianis, FOX News:* *Trump orders Syria strikes: Will attacks lead to US war with Russia? * After President Trump’s Friday night announcement that U.S., French and British military forces have launched missile strikes against Syria’s chemical weapons capabilities in response to that nation’s recent deadly attack on its own citizens with poison gas, the world wonders: Will the American action spark a war between the U.S. and Russia? CIA Director Mike Pompeo pointed out Thursday that the U.S. has already killed a large number of Russians in Syria. “A handful of weeks ago,... more »
US Syrian missile strike over
Attacks concentrated on Greater Damascus area More The post US Syrian missile strike over appeared first on The Duran.
Russian Reaction And News Coverage On Tonight's Coalition Airstrikes On Syria
Statement by the Ambassador Antonov on the strikes on #Syria: A pre-designed scenario is being implemented. Again, we are being threatened. We warned that such actions will not be left without consequences. All responsibility for them rests with Washington, London and Paris. pic.twitter.com/QEmWEffUzx — Russia in USA 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUSA) April 14, 2018 *RT:* *US, UK & France launch 'precision strikes' in Syria * US President Donald Trump has approved military strikes in Syria in retaliation for the alleged chemical attack by the Assad government in Douma, near Damascus, last week. Th... more »
Pentagon confirms: operation against Syria is ‘limited one time shot’
Pentagon press briefing confirms limited operation, not all encompassing air campaign More The post Pentagon confirms: operation against Syria is ‘limited one time shot’ appeared first on The Duran.
Strikes against Syria will have consequences, ‘we are being threatened’ – Russian ambassador to US
The Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov has responded sternly to the US-led strike on Syria, promising that such actions 'will not be left without consequences.' More The post Strikes against Syria will have consequences, ‘we are being threatened’ – Russian ambassador to US appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Initial footage of US-led strikes on Damascus
US led international campaign strikes Damascus, civilian fatalities More The post BREAKING: Initial footage of US-led strikes on Damascus appeared first on The Duran.
US, UK, France launch cruise missile strike on Syrian air base near Damascus
Loud explosions heard in Damascus after Trump announces "precision strikes on Syrian chemical facilities" More The post US, UK, France launch cruise missile strike on Syrian air base near Damascus appeared first on The Duran.
US, UK, and France launch strikes against Syria, explosions heard in Damascus
The strikes are part of an "international response" against "the monster" Bashar al-Assad More The post US, UK, and France launch strikes against Syria, explosions heard in Damascus appeared first on The Duran.
US and France claim proof that Syria is responsible for Douma chemical attack
They "believe" that they are "confident" in their "proof" that must be "assessed" More The post US and France claim proof that Syria is responsible for Douma chemical attack appeared first on The Duran.
Skripal case: Britain’s letter to NATO blaming Russia; full of guesses and based on a single source
Letter begs further questions about the source who is providing the British with their information More The post Skripal case: Britain’s letter to NATO blaming Russia; full of guesses and based on a single source appeared first on The Duran.
Assessing the Novichok evidence in the Skripal case
OPCW confirms Novichok used to attack Skripals but does not say who made it More The post Assessing the Novichok evidence in the Skripal case appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Trump Orders Military Strike on Syria—US, UK, France Provoke World War III
[image: syria] The first videos and photos have emerged on social media showing what appear to be the strikes by the US, the UK and French militaries in the Syrian capital. The post BREAKING: Trump Orders Military Strike on Syria—US, UK, France Provoke World War III appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
'Shock and awe' all over again - U.S. is an outlaw state
Civilian casualties are being reported in Damascus as at least 2 residential areas have been struck by the US-led force's missiles. These cruise missiles are likely being fired from Navy Aegis destroyers - some of which are built at Bath Iron Works here in Maine. USAF B-1 bombers were reported to have also been involved in the blitzkrieg along with planes and warships from France and England. It is notable that Germany, Italy, Canada and likely other nations refused to be involved in the 'coalition of the killing'. This is a war crime. Who will stop the fascist US government fro... more »
Intel Veterans Urge Trump to Seek Evidence Before Attacking Syria
[image: undefined] In this memo to the White House, the Veteran Intelligence Professions for Sanity urge President Trump to get the evidence first before deciding to strike Syria. *MEMORANDUM FOR:* The President *FROM:* Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity *SUBJECT: **Evidence Required for Military Decision on Syria* Mr. President, We the undersigned Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity join a number of other credible experts including former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford (this recent interview on BBC Radio Scotland), former UN weapons inspectors and forme... more »
Daniel McAdams on What You Need to Know About Syria
Ron Paul Institute Executive Director Daniel McAdams appeared on Mises Weekends with Mises Institute President Jeff Deist earlier today to try and make sense of what's going on in Syria, what the policymaking might be in Washington on the topic, and whether President Trump will really risk starting a nuclear war to avenge the alleged civilian deaths in a Syria chemical attack:
Just in: Syrian Air Defense downs cruise missile in east Damascus (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 A.M) – An Al-Masdar field correspondent in west Damascus has captured footage of the Syrian Air Defense downing a U.S. cruise missile over rural Damascus at 4:45 A.M. (Damascus Time) this morning. As shown in the video below, the Syrian Air Defense managed to intercept the missile in the direction of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: US Coalition cruise missiles now raining down over several areas in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – The U.S. Coalition has expanded their strikes over Syria this morning, striking a number of locations near the Syrian capital of Damascus. According to Al-Masdar’s field correspondent in Damascus, the U.S. Coalition just struck Jaramana, Barzeh, Dumayr, and several sites in rural Damascus. Al-Masdar’s correspondent added that the cruise missiles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Joint US, France, UK attack launched on Syria on rural Damascus (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the U.S., France, and the U.K. launched a barrage of cruise missiles towards rural Damascus, causing massive explosions near the Dumayr Airbase in the eastern Qalamoun. While the site is still unknown, Al-Masdar’s field correspondent in Damascus reported that the strike is hitting the rural Damascus countryside near […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pictures: Russia ships rarely-seen military equipment to Syria amid ongoing reinforcement operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:25 A.M.) – Ship enthusiasts living in the Bosphorus Strait area have identified and taken pictures of a large Russian cargo ship bearing military equipment transiting from the Black Sea to the eastern Mediterranean. The ship has been identified has the Ro-Ro Alexandr Tkachenko, a Russian government-commissioned freighter. The vessel is noted to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s heavy bombers return to Iran, presumably for Syria-related operations
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – According to media sources close to the Iranian government, Russian heavy bombers are once again permitted to operate from Iranian military airfields. Sources say that the development comes after an agreement was reached between between Russian and Iranian high-level military-diplomatic officials. It gives Russian bombers the right to transit Iranian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch Live: Pentagon Briefing On Syria Strike
*WNU Editor: *Military officials are expected to hold a briefing after President Trump announced the launch of a military strike against Syria.
Native American Ethnohistory Gathering, Great Basin, April 28, 2018
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BREAKING NEWS: US attacks sovereign state of Syria
The United States, The UK and France have attacked Syria this evening...based on the latest chemical false flag. Russia was going to have the OPCW investigators visit Douma, site of the supposed attack tomorrow. USrael wanted to pre-empt the truth coming out. *Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse* The long suffering people of Syria...so close to finally having peace in their land...are in my thoughts tonight. My thoughts are also with *all the children on planet Earth*...whose future is being torn away from them. ****************** 7:17 p.m. RT is reporting explosions heard in Dam... more »
"Trump: US Launches Strikes on Syria"
*"Trump: US Launches Strikes on Syria"* By Kevin Liptak and Zachary Cohen, CNN Updated 9:13 PM ET, Fri April 13, 2018 Washington (CNN) - "President Donald Trump announced on Friday he ordered strikes on the Syrian regime in response to a chemical weapons attack last weekend. "I ordered the United States armed forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapon capabilities of Syrian dictator of Bashar al-Assad," Trump said from the White House Diplomatic Room. Trump said the strikes were in coordination with France and the United Kingdom, adding that t... more »
Live Video Coverage And Updates On Military Strikes By U.S.-U.K.-France Forces On Syria
*WNU Editor:* Other networks .... BBC: LIVE FOXNEWS: LIVE MSNBC: LIVE RT: LIVE CBS: Live *LIVE UPDATES* Syria crisis: Trump says strikes have been ordered against Assad regime – live -- The Guardian The Latest: Macron says ‘red line has been crossed’ in Syria -- AP Live Updates: BBC Live Updates: France 24 Live Updates: Al Jazeera Live Updates: ABC News Online
Major Papers Urge Trump to Kill Syrians, Risk World War III
Major Papers Urge Trump to Kill Syrians, Risk World War III by https://fair.org/ Western governments accuse the Syrian government of carrying out a chemical weapon attack in Douma, a suburb of Damascus. The World Health Organization says that, of 70 deceased persons they examined in the area, 43 had signs of being exposed to “highly toxic […]
Russia vs. America: What Would a Naval Clash over Syria Look Like?
*James Holmes* *Security, Middle East* The U.S. Navy and Russian navy field imposing fleets backed by land-based implements of maritime might. Any naval engagement would take place in intensely demanding surroundings. It feels like 1973 again in the Mediterranean Sea. That’s when the Soviet Navy administered a rude shock to Western navies in the Eastern Mediterranean, deploying a squadron that outnumbered the Italy-based U.S. Sixth Fleet during that year’s Arab-Israeli war. America sided with Israel, the Soviet Union with the Arab powers. For a time it appeared the Yom Kippur Wa... more »
In 1973, America and Russia Almost Fought a Nuclear War over Syria
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Sound familar? On the night of October 24, 1973, came the dreaded words: *Assume Defcon 3.* On bases and ships around the world, U.S. forces went to Defense Condition 3. As paratroopers prepared to deploy, B-52 nuclear bombers on Guam returned to bases in the United States in preparation for launch. On another October day eleven years before, the United States had gone to the next highest alert, Defcon 2, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This time the catalyst of potential Armageddon wasn't the Caribbean, but the Middle East. In fact, th... more »
5 Best Guns for Police (Glock and Sig Sauer Made the Cut)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* What should our law enforcement arm themselves with? American law enforcement faces a unique challenge: keeping the peace in a country with an estimated three hundred million guns in circulation. Although the overwhelming majority are owned by law-abiding citizens, a not-inconsiderable number are owned by criminals. When carrying a duty weapon, that it is comfortable and capable of matching the firepower of the majority of criminals is a key considerations. Approximately 93 percent of gun homicides in the United States are committed wit... more »
Russia's S-500: The Ultimate Weapon That Can Kill the B-2, F-22 and F-35?
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Europe* Here is everything we know. Russian state media have begun leaking some information about the country’s next-generation air and missile defense system, the S-500. While maintaining that “most of the new system’s technical characteristics remain under wraps,” Sputnik this week began shedding some light on what those technical characteristics will be (although many of them have been previously reported elsewhere). According to the report, the S-500 “is expected to be able to engage targets at altitudes of over 60 miles,” which is higher than any ... more »
Armata vs. Abrams: Who Would Win If Russia and America's Best Tanks Battled?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* You make the call. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a constant competition to develop better tanks and anti-tank technology. While this was disrupted by the breakup of the Soviet Union and the resulting cuts in defense budgets on both sides, the next generation of tanks are finally reaching maturity. Representing the United States and based on a slow progression of technology on an existing design is the M1A2 SEP v3. Representing Russia and based on a set of almost all-new technology and design is the T-14 A... more »
BREAKING NEWS: US, UK, France Launch Air Strikes On Syria -- News Updates
*Daily Mail: **BREAKING NEWS: Trump launches airstrikes on Damascus in response to 'evil and despicable' chemical attack by 'monster' Assad and directly challenges Putin: 'Who wants to be associated with mass murder?'* * Donald Trump has announced he has ordered 'precision strikes' on Syria * Strikes are retaliation for the poison gas attack that killed 60 people on April 7 * It is a 'combined operation' with France and the United Kingdom, president said * Explosions have lit up skies over Syrian capital, Damascus, according to repots Donald Trump said on Friday evening he had orde... more »
An Interesting Day In Washington: Politics, Investigations, Accusations, Insults, And A Presidential Pardon
*WNU Editor:* This is not even news .... and on top of everything else, with the exception of the Libby pardon, there is nothing new here. But for the record, here is a brief summary on what happened today .... *Former FBI Director James Comey's New Book* The Latest: GOP congressmen want Comey’s memos on Trump -- AP Comey: It’s possible Trump was with hookers ‘peeing on each other’ -- NYPost Comey says Trump asked if he could disprove salacious prostitute allegations in 'dossier' -- ABC News Comey says in book Trump denied allegations of lewd behavior: Washington Post -- Reuters Fa... more »
Breaking! TRUMP/US/France are STRIKING SYRIA
* The US, France and Britain are hitting Syria right now and will continue with sustained bombing!* *Link* *President Donald Trump decided to strike Syria on Friday, according to several reports. The news comes following last week’s chemical attack in the city of Douma, a rebel-held city near the capital of Damascus.* *Link* *President Donald Trump is addressing the nation on the situation in Syria Friday evening. * *Trump has decided to bomb the country, according to U.S. administration officials who spoke to Pentagon correspondent Joe Tabet.* *“US administration official confir... more »
Purple daisies at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Purple daisies at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018] Purple daisies at the annual Spring Flowers Fair at Orman botanical garden.
Taking a quick nap at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Taking a quick nap at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018] An old gardener taking a quick nap in the shade at one of the partitions at Egypt's annual Spring Flowers Fair
Beautiful flowers at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Beautiful flowers at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair] Beautiful flowers "which I do not know its name" at Egypt's Flowers Fair.
Mints at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018 [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Mints at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair 2018] Pots of mints "Chocolate mint and Syrian mint" at the annual Spring Flowers Fair
Ministry of education's partition at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Ministry of education's partition at Egypt's Spring Flowers Fair] First time to see the ministry of education got a partition at Egypt's annual Flowers fair
The Greatest Spiritual Event of Our Time According to Rudolph Steiner
*Paul Levy* - We must look outside of the physical plane in order to see it.
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Quiller Memorandum'
*From Wikipedia:* The Quiller Memorandum is a 1966 Anglo-American Eurospy film filmed in DeLuxe Color and Panavision, adapted from the 1965 spy novel The Berlin Memorandum, by Elleston Trevor under the name "Adam Hall", screenplay by Harold Pinter, directed by Michael Anderson, featuring George Segal, Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow and Senta Berger. The film was shot on location in West Berlin and in Pinewood Studios, England. It was nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards,[2] while Pinter was nominated for an Edgar Award for the script. The film is a spy-thriller set in 1960s West Berlin, whe... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, "Run"
Ludovico Einaudi, "Run" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-ca1ocriv0
The Daily "Near You?"
Petrosani, Hunedoara, Romania. Thanks for stopping by!
"The Object Of Life..."
"*Glory:* I look around at this world you're so eager to be a part of and all I see is seven billion lunatics looking for the fastest ride out. Who's not crazy? Look around, everyone's drinking, smoking, shooting up, shooting each other, or just plain screwing their brains out 'cause they don't want 'em anymore. I'm crazy? Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts." - Douglas Petrie
The Poet: May Sarton, "Now I Become Myself"
*"Now I Become Myself"* “Now I become myself. It's taken Time, many years and places, I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people's faces, Run madly, as if Time were there, Terribly old, crying a warning, "hurry, you will be dead before -----" (What? Before you reach the morning? or the end of the poem, is clear? Or love safe in the walled city?) Now to stand still, to be here, Feel my own weight and density! Now there is time and Time is young. O, in this single hour I live All of myself and do not move, I, the pursued, who madly ran, Stand still, stand still, and stop the Sun!”... more »
Donald Trump sees the FBI raid directed at his personal attorney as more problematic than the Mueller investigation. Update!
Courtesy of the New York Times: *President Trump’s advisers have concluded that a wide-ranging corruption investigation in New York poses a greater and more imminent threat to the president than even the special counsel’s investigation, according to several people close to Mr. Trump. * *As his lawyers went to court on Friday to try to block prosecutors from reading files that were seized from his longtime personal lawyer and fixer this week, Mr. Trump found himself increasingly isolated in mounting a response. He continued to struggle to hire a new criminal lawyer, and some of h... more »
Using Campaign Cash Like A Personal Piggy Bank
*Can you smoke cigars in prison? Duncan Hunter may soon find out* On Thursday a federal jury in Houston ruled that Steve Stockman, a far right-wing Republican, is guilty of 23 felonies, having defrauded two conservative mega-donors and funneling their $1.25 million into personal and campaign expenses as part of what prosecutors have described as a "white collar crime spree." The lunatic fringe Stockman is now at risk of having to serve decades in prison. The prosector Ryan Patrick, son of Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, described Stockman, who was taken to prison immediately after t... more »
The Value and Importance of Volunteering
By Derrick Broze If every one of us chose to get involved in our local community the world would be a much different place. In... more »
Did Armed Delaware Students Scare Off a School Shooter in 1973?
A pro-gun rights meme gets some facts right, but misrepresents the truth behind an old high school yearbook photograph.
Did a New Study Officially Declare That Fluoride Is a Neurotoxin?
A controversial paper from 2014 continues to be shared as evidence that fluoride has "officially" been declared a neurotoxin; that’s not how it works.
“The Meaning of Life”
Sam Harris, “The Meaning of Life” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srxDtefn740
Virtue signalling, a definition
*Virtue signalling*, aka halo-polishing, *n.,* "the act of publicly flagging your alleged moral piety, while shaming others who aren’t on the same holy plane; a bedfellow of ‘clicktivism’ and hashtag activism– or ‘hashtivism'." A form of second-handed activism: parading convictions you know in advance are acceptable to others simply to enhance your group status (see also *People's Republic of Grey Lynn*); conspicuously posing rather than actually doing, esp., loudly expressing opinions or sentiments intended only to demonstrate one's adherence to the cause of the day; acting so ... more »
“What I've Learned”
*“What I've Learned”* by Omer B. Washington "This text, which I found on the Internet, is attributed to me. I did not write it, but I think worth reproducing here." - Paulo Coelho • "I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. • I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back. • I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. • I’ve learned that you can get by on charm, for about fifteen minutes. After that, you’d better know something. •... more »
Beijing manipulating the media in real-time
*Drying millet* A longtime observer sent this around the intertubes (posted with permission): Also, this announcement seems very similar to an event announced in September 2015. At the time, analysts from Taiwan noted that the initial announcement used the term "off the coast of Fujian." That one was pulled and replaced the next day with the term "Taiwan Strait," which gives routine training a purposefully amplified political effect. That's certainly possible in this case as well. I haven't done a detailed analysis, but this Fujian Provincial Maritime Bureau announcement was ampl... more »
A few quotes tell a consistent narrative
The following are a few quotes that have a consistent theme in defining the current incumbent US President. I had many to choose from, but I felt these frame the sentiment from a variety of perspectives within and outside of … Continue reading →
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 13, 2018
*Anne Barker, ABC News Online*: *Possible US air strike on Syria: three scenarios for how it could play out* Fears of full-scale war are spreading on Twitter, in the wake of Donald Trump's taunts to Russia to "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria. Meanwhile, Britain has begun moving submarines within missile range of Syria, in readiness for a potential strike. And British Prime Minister Theresa May has called a cabinet meeting widely expected to result in the UK joining a military response against Syria. The White House says President Trump has not set down any t... more »
Did Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Sign for a Rematch?
A journalist's tweet inflamed discussion about a potential second bout between the boxing and UFC stars.
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E.M.Smith at Quantum Bells, More is Less Filtering & Unreal Non-locality – Musings from the Chiefio - 5 hours ago
Say you were facing a potential Mad Max world, and carrying a gun or knife in your car would get you arrested (i.e. Chicago). What could you put in the car that would not be too suspicious, yet in a few seconds would give you THE best medieval battle weapon in history, the Battle Hammer? Continue reading →
Friday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Sean Farrell reports on a new OECD study recommending the application of inheritance taxes to reduce wealth inequality. - And Harry Quilter-Pinner discusses Finland's confirmation that the obvious solution to homelessness - providing housing to people who need it - is also the best. - Nicole Goodkind analyzes how the Trump Republican tax scam has served entirely to enrich the already-wealthy. And Paul Krugman charts Paul Ryan's political progression from economic snake-oil salesman to fascist enabler - while noting that it mirrors that of the R... more »
"Here I Stand..."
“I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.” These are the words spoken by Martin Luther when he was standing in front of the Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521 and was asked to renounce his views on the Catholic church and its practices. Luther gave a magnificent defense of his ideas." - https://irwinbartlet.wordpress.com/ Download full speech here: - http://www.sjsu.edu/people/
Facebook Backs Off Censoring of Popular Black Conservative Duo Diamond and Silk
[image: facebook-backs-off-censoring-of-popular-black-conservative-duo-diamond-and-silk] While Facebook has back-stepped on censoring Diamond and Silk, prominent conservatives charge that the social media giant continues to play politics with content it allows.
Comey Shocker: Admits He Might Have Let Hillary Skate on Emails Because He Thought She’d Win
[image: comey-shocker-admits-he-might-have-let-hillary-skate-on-emails-because-he-thought-she-d-win] Former FBI director James Comey has been making the media rounds virtue-signaling with his new book, *A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership*. But it turns out that his real loyalty might have been to career advancement: In a little noted admission, Comey reveals in his book that he might have declined to prosecute Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified information because he believed she’d be the next president.
After Exiting Anti-Sovereignty TPP “Rape” of U.S., Trump Waffles
[image: after-exiting-anti-sovereignty-tpp-rape-of-u-s-trump-waffles] After having withdrawn the United States from the sovereignty-shredding Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) “free-trade” regime that he once blasted as the “rape of our country,” President Donald Trump has now started to waffle. On April 12, he reportedly told a gathering of lawmakers and governors that he was open to re-joining, and that he had directed his top officials to open negotiations. Key establishment globalists and more than a few actual communists are celebrating Trump's apparent change of heart. But among... more »
Booker’s Remarks to Pompeo Illustrate Growing Anti-Christian Bias in America
[image: booker-s-remarks-to-pompeo-illustrate-growing-anti-christian-bias-in-america] New Jersey's Senator Cory Booker is following the path set by Vermont's Bernie Sanders: Bible-believing Christians should be rejected for government service.
California Group Has Enough Signatures to Get Measure on Ballot to Divide State in Three
[image: california-group-has-enough-signatures-to-get-measure-on-ballot-to-divide-state-in-three] Tim Draper, whose CAL 3 campaign seeks to divide California into three states, said his organization has collected enough signatures to get on the November ballot.
“Warmonger’s Remorse”
*“Warmonger’s Remorse”* by James Howard Kunstler “I don’t know about you, but for a couple of days there I expected to wake up to the sight of mushroom clouds billowing across the horizon, all our exceptional hopes, wishes, troubles, and cares as a nation gone up in a vapor of smoking plastic. I think it was the Defense Secretary, nickname “Mad Dog,” who put the kibosh on the latest neocon temper tantrum against Bashar “The Animal” al-Assad. General Mattis told the House Armed Services Committee that the US was, er, “still looking for evidence” of an alleged poison gas attack again... more »
"The Deep State Closes In On The Donald"
*"The Deep State Closes In On The Donald"* by David Stockman "Perhaps we have missed something: Like the possibility that the canyons of Wall Street are actually located on another planet several light years from earth! Otherwise, how can you explain the equipoise of a stock market sitting at the tippy-top of a nine-year bubble expansion and confronted with the potential outbreak of World War Three? Folks, like some alien abductors, the Deep State has taken the Donald hostage, and with ball-and-chain finality. Whatever pre-election predilection he had to challenge the Warfare State... more »
Radical militants given the green light to attack following US action in Syria
The US treats the UNSC as a rubber stamp for its offensive operations to 'defend the interests of Israel' More The post Radical militants given the green light to attack following US action in Syria appeared first on The Duran.
World News Briefs -- April 13, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters: **U.S. says it has proof Syria government was behind gas attack* WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States on Friday blamed the Syrian government for a deadly chemical weapons attack this month and slammed Russia for failing to stop its ally, President Bashar al-Assad, as Western allies considered military strikes on Syria. While the prospect of U.S.-led military action that could lead to confrontation with Russia hung over the Middle East, the White House accused Syria of carrying out a toxic gas assault on April 7 that killed dozens of people in Douma, n... more »
Is This Jeffrey Dahmer Next to an Ice Bong?
A photograph of a college student standing proudly near a bong made out of snow is frequently shared with a misleading caption.
Western Hawks Come to Roost in Syria, but Will Trump Torpedo the Coalition?
[image: undefined] Grasping at a tenuous *casus belli* in Syria, major Western powers appear anxious for a military showdown. But many allies have declined to join the war party. Will others follow? What is it about springtime that brings out the worst side of the West's neoconservative pro-war faction? On March 20, 2003, a coalition made up of the US, UK, Australia, and Poland opened a military campaign against Iraq; on March 19, 2011, the US, UK, and France led a NATO charge against Libya; and now here we are, in early April, and the usual suspects are rearing their ugly heads fo... more »
No. Just . . . NO!!!
Arachnophobics, don't read this report any further. Hungry customers began calling Bull City Burger and Brewery in Durham, North Carolina, last month asking for its famous tarantula burgers. * . . .* The exclusive beef burger is topped with gruyere cheese, oven-roasted tarantula and spicy chili sauce. The tarantulas are "free-ranged" and certified edible, Cindrich explained. Everyone has a unique way of consuming the large burger. "One person took the tarantula off the burger, dipped it in ketchup and just popped it in there," Cindrich said. The tarantula burger tastes like a cru... more »
Jabhat Tahrir Souriya sends reinforcements to west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The jihadist group Jabhat Tahrir Souriya recently sent reinforcements to the imperative town of Daret Izza in west Aleppo, pro-opposition activists reported on Friday. Jabhat Tahrir Souriya reportedly sent more reinforcements to this front in order to deter any possible attack by their jihadist foes Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. Hay’at Tahrir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UK says Russia’s false flag chemical weapons claim is ‘a blatant lie’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – Great Britain’s Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) Karen Pierce stated on Friday that Russia’s accusation that Britain was behind a false flag chemical weapons attack in Douma was “a blatant lie.” Pierce slammed the Russian report at the U.N., calling their claim “grotesque, bizarre and a blatant lie”. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian choppers pave the way for new Syrian Army advance in northeast Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – Despite the poor whether on Friday, the Russian Aerospace Forces continued to offer air support to their allies from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the northeastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. According to a military source in the provincial capital of Homs, Russian attack choppers inflicted heavy damage on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IDF claims downed Iranian UAV “armed with explosives” tasked to attack Israel
The Israeli Defense Forces revealed the results of the investigation into what they claimed was an Iranian UAV shot down by the country’s air force’s in February on the territory of Syria. The Israeli Defense Forces announced Friday that their probe into the Iranian drone that intercepted the country’s airspace in February showed that it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Libya’s Haftar reported dead in Paris
Egyptian lawmaker Mustafa Bakri has issued a tweet about Haftar’s alleged death, writing that “The departure of Field Marshal Haftar, commander-in-chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, is a great loss. He was a common denominator among the honorable sons of Libya.” The Libya Observer has also reported that Haftar passed, citing diplomatic sources. Earlier, Libyan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
1000+ demonstrators injured in Gaza: Israel use tear gas and explosive bullets
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:48 P.M)- More than a thousand peaceful Palestinian demonstrators have been injured today, in the Gaza Strip, a 24 yr old man has also been confirmed dead. Israel have used explosive bullets and reportedly also a “green” nerve agent, against demonstrators taking part in the ongoing non-violent demonstrations, along the Gaza border with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes increase flights along Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 P.M.) – Israeli warplanes continued their flights over Lebanon, today, flying several times near the Syrian border-crossing, a Lebanese military communique confirmed this evening. According to the communique, the Israeli warplanes were seen flying as far north as the ‘Akkar District, which borders Syria’s Homs Governorate from the south. Previously, the Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Who to Blame for Rising CO2?
Blaming global warming on humans comes down to two assertions: Rising CO2 in the atmosphere causes earth’s surface temperature to rise. Humans burning fossil fuels cause rising atmospheric CO2. For this post I will not address the first premise, instead refer the reader to a previous article referencing Fred Singer. He noted that greenhouse gas […]
Donald Trump signs pardon for former Dick Cheney chief of staff Scooter Libby. Wait, what?
Wait, who pardoned me? Courtesy of ABC News: *President Donald Trump is poised to pardon Scooter J. Libby, the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, according to sources familiar with the president’s thinking.* *The president has already signed off on the pardon, which is something he has been considering for several months, sources told ABC News. * *The move would mark another controversial pardon for Trump and could raise questions as an increasing number of the president’s political allies have landed themselves in legal jeopardy. The White House has repeatedly s... more »
Khalifa Haftar Has Died in Paris. Maybe?
*This is very early reporting-* *anonymous commenter - I realize now this may have been what you were alluding to yesterday?* *Libyan Express -* *Libya warlord Khalifa Haftar has died in Paris* *RT- Reported death of Libya strongman sends shockwaves through Arab world * Unconfirmed reports that General Khalifa Haftar, a key figure in Libya’s political landscape, has died in Paris hospital are fueling speculation about the country's future. Haftar had suffered a stroke earlier this week. Haftar, 74, was reportedly admitted to hospital in France in serious condition. His office de... more »
Another Bloody Day On The Gaza - Israel Border -- News Roundup April 13, 2018
*CNN:* *1 Palestinian killed, nearly 1,000 injured in latest Gaza protests, Palestinian officials say* (CNN)One Palestinian was killed and 968 others injured in Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said, as Palestinian protesters demonstrated for a third week along the border fence between Gaza and Israel. The protests, dubbed "The March of Return," have resulted in confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli troops. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Islam Hirzallah, 28, was shot in the stomach east of Gaza City and died of his wounds. Many of the injuries were the... more »
Trump in a New Cold War
*TNI Staff* *Security, North America* [image: U.S. President Trump departs after delivering remarks on tax cuts in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington] Jacob Heilbrunn and Michael Lind discuss the new Cold War of America vs. Russia and China. *Editor's Note**: In our latest Facebook Live interview (please like our **Facebook page** to see more of these events) Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, and Michael Lind, a contributing editor of the National Interest, discuss* *the new Cold War of America vs. Russia and China.* *Michael Lind recently wrote an a... more »
Russia accuses UK of organizing alleged Syria gas attack
*We're supposed to be"outraged" about this accusation. Oh my goodness. Imagine me hand wringing? I for one, am not outraged, in the least. It's quite a sensible and entirely plausible claim to have made. * *DW:* *Why is Russia blaming the UK?* *Russia has repeatedly accused the White Helmets and opposition groups of staging or spreading false information about chemical attacks* — *but the claims of British involvement are new.* *The claims are not new- The UK has been long demonstrated to be connected to UK's intelligence machine- This is NOT new * *The White Helmets are officia... more »
Los Angeles: Where the Streets Are Paved in White
[image: los-angeles-where-the-streets-are-paved-in-white] When it comes to the most absurd use of taxpayer money, the city of Los Angeles may just win the award. In a move intended to cool down the city and fight the effects of global warming, the city is painting many of its streets white.
Trans-Pacific Partnership to Facilitate U.S.-China Merger
[image: trans-pacific-partnership-to-facilitate-u-s-china-merger] According to some political pundits, a main reason for U.S. interest in passing the Trans-Pacific Partnership is to inhibit China’s economic dominance, but that’s far from the truth.
Harvey, Illinois, Can’t Make Pension Contributions, Lays off Police & Firemen
[image: harvey-illinois-cant-make-pension-contributions-lays-off-police-firemen] Harvey, Illinois, is laying off police officers and firefighters after money has been diverted from the city funds to pay the Police Pension Fund.
Trade Expert to Trump: Use Bully Pulpit, Make the Case for Tariffs, Tough China Policy
[image: trade-expert-to-trump-use-bully-pulpit-make-the-case-for-tariffs-tough-china-policy] Trade expert Alan Tonelson applauds President Trump's for taking a long-overdue tough trade stance on China, but urges the president to clearly annouce what the end-game goals are, and to explain to the American people why these measures are desperately needed.
Ohio Attorney General Says Enough is Enough, Decides to Hold Monsanto Responsible for Poisoning His Constituents
Monsanto has become synonymous with many different products ranging from GMO crops and seeds to pesticides and even Agent Orange, the deadly jungle defoliant used in the Vietnam War. But far less known is the company’s longtime association with PCBs, the toxic chemical compound it manufactured and sold for several decades. The chemical is so pervasive and damaging that it has been found in natural areas across the country and has been responsible for deaths of people and wildlife, but since it has been released into the environment, several legal battles have raged over cleanup ... more »
In Just 30 Seconds, the First Scientist Ever to Study GMOs Will Show You Exactly Why They’re So Dangerous
The constant refrain of the pro-GMO industry is that “science” is on their side while those in the GMO Free movement are “anti-science,” operating mostly on emotion. But the truth of the matter is that many prominent scientists ranging from David Hawkins to Ray Seidler, the first EPA scientist to study them in the 1980s, have urged caution with the relatively new and environmentally destructive technology that also has been implicated in many potential health problems. Seidler has long been a proponent of plain text, common sense GMO labeling, a right afforded to residents of over... more »
Is The Momentum To Launch A Military Strike Against Syria Receding?
*Washington Post*: *Fears of a U.S.-Russia conflict recede as Trump, Moscow and Macron dial back the rhetoric* BEIRUT — Fears that a major war could be imminent eased across the Middle East on Thursday after a flurry of tweets and statements by world leaders that suggested they are looking for ways to de-escalate the tensions of recent days. U.S.-led military strikes in retaliation for the Syrian government’s alleged use of chemical weapons against a Damascus suburb last weekend remained a distinct possibility, but there were indications that efforts to head off a confrontation b... more »
Fake Democracy: How Washington Destroyed Russia and Poland
*E William Engdahl Interview- Mr Engdahls talks about the banksters and the oligarchs. * *Boris Yeltsin and more. There was new information, some of it startling, even to me.* * Of course I tried to embed it, but, no dice! Click the link below and it will take you right there.* * Fake Democracy: How Washington Destroyed Poland and Russia in the 1990s - F. William Engdahl, #385*
Too Early for a Ban: The U.S. and U.K. Positions on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems
As I discussed in a previous post, the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) is meeting for the second time to discuss emerging issues in the area of LAWS. The discussions are grounded in four overarching issues: 1. characterization of the systems under consideration in order to promote a common understanding on concepts and characteristics relevant to the objectives and purposes of the CCW; 2. further consideration of the human element in the use of lethal force, aspects of human-m... more »
Friday Webcast
Video of YWW6LgOFxoU Join us at 2:00 pm eastern for our live Friday webcast, with Matthew Ogden.
Do The Two Political Parties Stand For Anything (Other Than Careerism)?
The rock-solid set of principles the Democratic Party once stood for has weakened... a lot. Thank Bill Clinton and his transactional politics for a lot of that. Choice doesn't matter, nor does marriage equality, unions, the legitimate aspirations of working families. The DCCC is out recruiting NRA allies. "But you need to adopt Republican-lite positions to win in that state (or district) is something I hear from faux Democrats on Twitter nearly every day. The Republican wing of the Democratic Party-- the New Dems and Blue Dogs-- stand for nothing except careerism, their own career... more »
'I Might Have To Leave America’ She Says.
There's nothing wrong with adopting a child who happens to be of a different ethnic group from yourself. We're all God's children. There IS something wrong with purposefully adopting black children as a social and/or a career marketability statement, as they do in Hollywood. And I'm really not sure how privileged children of a millionaire actress would need to fear America. But Hollywood is great at overreacting after all, since they're paid very well to do it. In an *interview published in Elle magazine*, South African born actress Charlize Theron warned that racism in America w... more »
How the CIA’s Secret Torture Program Sparked a Citizen-led Public Reckoning in North Carolina
By Alexandra Moore, Binghamton University, State University of New York President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director, Gina Haspel, is reported to have overseen a... more »
Before Attacking Syria, Let’s Remember the Last Country We “Liberated” From an “Evil” Dictator
By Carey Wedler Following another alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, U.S. government officials are continuing to ramp up their rhetoric against the Assad regime.... more »
Zuckerberg Admits He’s Developing Artificial Intelligence to Censor Content
By Jake Anderson This week we were treated to a veritable carnival attraction as Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of one of the largest tech companies in... more »
Good News! There are Natural Alternatives to Treating Opiate Withdrawal. Ibogaine is One of Them.
By Amanda Warren Opiate addiction has become so widespread in the U.S. that President Trump declared it a national emergency in August 2017. It has... more »
Deep State? What About Elite Television News Anchors?
By Jon Rappoport The elite news anchor is the eunuch: “trusted everywhere” It’s not only the content of news that is embraced, it’s the style,... more »
The IEA's Kate Andrews Schools Owen Jones on Venezuela
https://youtu.be/EqRi2Qips0Y Nice try at some Whataboutery by Owen Jones...
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 102 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Russian Lawmakers Want To Ban U.S. Products, Suspend Titanium Exports, And End Missile And Nuclear Cooperation
© Thom Baur / Reuters *RT: **Russia to suspend nuclear, rocket cooperation with America, ban US tobacco & alcohol – draft law * Russian lawmakers have drafted a bill suspending cooperation with US companies in the nuclear, missile and aircraft-building spheres, as well as introducing restrictions on imports of alcohol and tobacco produced in the US. “The bill is about alcohol and tobacco products and about ceasing or suspending international cooperation in the nuclear sphere, rocket engine building and aircraft building between Russian companies and organizations under US jurisd... more »
Trusts Us, Global Warming is Real
These people from the Democratic Party are the same people telling us to trust them about spending trillions of dollars to fight man-made global warming…sorry, climate change. Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment Advertisements
Tucker Carlson accused of pushing ‘Russian propaganda’ [VIDEO]
Video offers quite a firestorm as Tucker rips into his accuser, but second interview with Nigel Farage shows cooler heads exist More The post Tucker Carlson accused of pushing ‘Russian propaganda’ [VIDEO] appeared first on The Duran.
UK behind false flag chemical attack in Syria, evidence shows
The main evidence for the alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria comes from a group known for staging chemical attacks More The post UK behind false flag chemical attack in Syria, evidence shows appeared first on The Duran.
Russia Accuses The U.K. For Staging Last Week's Chemical Attack In Syria
*RT:** Syria 'chemical attack' staged to provoke US airstrike, London pushed perpetrators – Russian MoD * The Russian Defense Ministry has presented what it says is proof that the reported chemical weapons attack in Syria was staged. It also accused the British government of pressuring the perpetrators to speed up the “provocation.” During a briefing on Friday, the ministry showed interviews with two people, who, it said, are medical professionals working in the only hospital operating in Douma, a town near the Syrian capital, Damascus. In the interviews released to the media, th... more »
Caught Our Notice: JAMA warns readers about all of Brian Wansink’s papers in its journals
Titles: First Foods Most: After 18-Hour Fast, People Drawn to Starches First and Vegetables Last Fattening Fasting: Hungry Grocery Shoppers Buy More Calories, Not More Food Watch What You Eat: Action-Related Television Content Increases Food Intake Super Bowls: serving bowl size and food consumption Consequences of belonging to the “clean plate club” Preordering school lunch … Continue reading Caught Our Notice: JAMA warns readers about all of Brian Wansink’s papers in its journals
Sheldon and pals visited Grothendieck in his cabin
If you missed Young Sheldon, the main hero decided to temporarily become adult from his mother's perspective after his mother didn't like some blue superhero's nude buttocks in a magazine. The adulthood was abruptly ended after a tornado in Eastern Texas. *Saint-Lizier on the Salat River, near the Spanish border. Grothendieck didn't pick such a bad place to spend a part of his life.* Meanwhile, the Big Sheldon had some correspondence with Dr Wolcott, a top topologist who is interested in Sheldon's work in string theory and who lives "off the grid" in his cabin in the mountains. ... more »
Does Donald Trump have a secret love child?
Courtesy of WaPo: *The owner of the National Enquirer paid $30,000 in late 2015 to a onetime Trump Tower doorman who was offering an embarrassing story about then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, but the tabloid never published it, according to a person familiar with the payment. * *A spokesman for the Trump Organization on Thursday denied the story that doorman Dino Sajudin told the tabloid: that Trump fathered a child out of wedlock in the late 1980s and that top executives of the Trump Organization, including longtime security chief Matt Calamari, knew about it. * *“Mr. S... more »
The feminisation of BBC sport coverage
I've been watching the BBC's early evening, so main catch up, Commonwealth Games programme. Two female presenters: Clare Balding and Gabby Logan, seemingly always a female guest and Michael Johnson. Tonight there's two female guests and Michael Johnson. Is this female heavy coverage BBC policy? I also feel that female athletes are getting more coverage than male, but I may be wrong. However any coverage of female athletes does illustrate how poor their performances are, in general, compared to men in the same events. I've blogged about this before: event for event, men are faster,... more »
Here Are 34 Confirmed Chemical Attacks In Syria Since 2013
A child is treated in a hospital in Douma, eastern Ghouta in Syria, after what a Syria medical relief group claims was a suspected chemical attack April, 7, 2018. Pcture taken April 7, 2018. White Helmets/Handout via REUTERS *New York Times:* *Most Chemical Attacks in Syria Get Little Attention. Here Are 34 Confirmed Cases.* A suspected chemical attack that killed dozens of Syrians in Douma, a rebel-held town near Damascus, drew promises of retaliation from President Trump days after he instructed his military commanders to quickly end American involvement in Syria. But if chemi... more »
Donald Trump da pie atrás y quiere que Estados Unidos regrese al TPP
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
13-Apr-2018 Según informaron desde la Casa Blanca, el objetivo de Trump al reingresar al Acuerdo es aumentar el acceso de los agricultores estadounidenses a los mercados extranjeros.
Is Russia Preparing To Engage The U.S. Navy Off The Coast Of Syria?
Russian navy ships fire off missiles at a parade. Stringer/REUTERS *Alex Lockie, Business Insider*: *Russia appears to be readying for a naval battle with the US near Syria — but it could be a bluff* * Russia's navy appears to have responded to President Donald Trump's warning that US missiles are headed to Syria, as well as the US Navy's deployment of an aircraft carrier to the region. * The Russian military has said it is tracking the movements of the US Navy. In the past, the US has used Navy ships to attack Syria. * Eleven Russian navy ships were seen leaving a port in Syria, bu... more »
Is ‘Fortnite: Battle Royale’ Ending?
Rumors that a popular game was ending due to a copyright infringement lawsuit were based on a single fake tweet.
With a Mushroom Cloud Background, Russia State News Warns Citizens to Stockpile Food, Prep for War
[image: russia] As tensions with the US and Russia continue to devolve, the Russian state run media has issued a warning—while mockingly calling out the US—for its citizens to stockpile food and supplies in preparation for war. The post With a Mushroom Cloud Background, Russia State News Warns Citizens to Stockpile Food, Prep for War appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
As War Drums Beat for Syria, Remember, Lies And Propaganda Started Nearly Every War In US History
[image: war] To get around the obstacle of public opinion, the United States government has an extensive history of lying their way into war. The post As War Drums Beat for Syria, Remember, Lies And Propaganda Started Nearly Every War In US History appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
5 Hard-Hitting Facts Proving Donald Trump Has Become Just Like Hillary Clinton
[image: donald] Not only did Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, he is now using her ideas and taking credit for them. The post 5 Hard-Hitting Facts Proving Donald Trump Has Become Just Like Hillary Clinton appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
‘Tell My Mom I Love Her’: Boy’s 911 Calls Telling Police He’s Trapped, Ignored—Until He Died
[image: 911] A young boy was trapped in the back of his family's minivan and called police—twice—begging for help, however, his calls to 911 were written off as a prank and he died of asphyxiation. The post ‘Tell My Mom I Love Her’: Boy’s 911 Calls Telling Police He’s Trapped, Ignored—Until He Died appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: During Raid on Wrong Home Cops Kill Innocent Unarmed Dad—No Charges
[image: raid] After the story of how police shot and killed an innocent father during a raid on the wrong house died down, authorities quietly announced that no charges will be brought against the officer who pulled the trigger. The post WATCH: During Raid on Wrong Home Cops Kill Innocent Unarmed Dad—No Charges appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Pentagon Admits They Have No Evidence on Syria Chemical Attack—Threatens War Anyway
[image: evidence] As President Trump tweets his Americans into World War III over a gas attack that is most likely staged, the Pentagon admits they have no evidence to prove their claims. The post Pentagon Admits They Have No Evidence on Syria Chemical Attack—Threatens War Anyway appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Anti-GMO Mosquito Activist in DC to Deliver Petition to EPA Found Floating Dead in Hotel Pool
[image: mosquito] An anti-GMO mosquito activist was in Washington DC to deliver a petition to the EPA when she was found dead, floating in the pool of her hotel. Police are refusing to release details surrounding the case. The post Anti-GMO Mosquito Activist in DC to Deliver Petition to EPA Found Floating Dead in Hotel Pool appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
US Intervention in Syria Will Kill Far More Children than Assad’s Alleged Chemical Attack
[image: military] The U.S. military is in the business of conquest, death, and destruction, not "humanitarian intervention." The post US Intervention in Syria Will Kill Far More Children than Assad’s Alleged Chemical Attack appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Study Shows ‘Escort Service’ Websites Save Lives Right As Trump Signs Bill to Shut Them All Down
[image: sex] Research has shown that the classified websites targeted by the government have actually helped to reduce the homicide rate among sex workers. The post Study Shows ‘Escort Service’ Websites Save Lives Right As Trump Signs Bill to Shut Them All Down appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Border Patrol Supervisor Arrested for Allegedly Beating a Mom and Her Infant Son to Death
[image: border patrol] A decorated Border Patrol supervisor was arrested this week on two counts of capital murder after a woman and her one-year-old son were found dead in a park. The post Border Patrol Supervisor Arrested for Allegedly Beating a Mom and Her Infant Son to Death appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Hypocrisy Defined: The Gov’t That Spies On Its Citizens Is Lecturing Facebook CEO For The Same Thing
[image: privacy] While Congress lectures Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the importance of respecting user privacy, they ignore the fact that they are responsible for allowing illegal spying on millions of American citizens. The post Hypocrisy Defined: The Gov’t That Spies On Its Citizens Is Lecturing Facebook CEO For The Same Thing appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
19 Questions Mark Zuckerberg Strangely Couldn’t Answer During His Senate Hearing
[image: questions] Here are all the questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg backed out of or couldn't answer during his Senate hearing this week. The post 19 Questions Mark Zuckerberg Strangely Couldn’t Answer During His Senate Hearing appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Cops Running ‘Smog Checkpoints’, Stopping Motorists to Check Their Emissions
[image: smog] The state of California is now using "Smog Checkpoints" to determine whether drivers are complying with state laws regulating carbon emissions, which raises serious concerns among privacy advocates. The post WATCH: Cops Running ‘Smog Checkpoints’, Stopping Motorists to Check Their Emissions appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Sheriff of Deadliest Dept in US Says His Deputies Have Financial Incentive to “Kill” People
[image: kill] A leaked video from the deadliest police department in the country catches its sheriff clearly stating that his deputies have a financial incentive to kill suspects instead of wounding them. The post WATCH: Sheriff of Deadliest Dept in US Says His Deputies Have Financial Incentive to “Kill” People appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Not Just for Day Trading, Cryptocurrency Is Funding and Helping to Educate Children In Africa
[image: africa] Dash is sponsoring youth programs in Africa, where children have access to healthy food, an extensive library, and athletic activities. The post Not Just for Day Trading, Cryptocurrency Is Funding and Helping to Educate Children In Africa appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Billions, Schmillions!
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public, who dug this out of the archives: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2017-03-15/debates/0B80BC89-19E9-4194-9064-9334F4BAA469/BusinessEnergyAndIndustrialStrategy It tells us a couple of things (apart from the fact that Jesse Norman is an idiot!): 1) When these sort of numbers trip off politicians’ tongues, it is no more than gobbledegook to them. They have […]
Fleet Of U.S. Warships Steaming Toward The Middle East
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman departs with its strike group towards the Middle East from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. April 11, 2018. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Danny Ray Nunez Jr./Handout via REUTERS *Time: **The Biggest U.S. Navy Force Since Iraq Invasion May Be Sailing Toward Syria* The biggest U.S. Navy force since the 2003 invasion of Iraq may be headed toward Syria as President Donald Trump weighs a military response to the suspected chemical weapon attack in Douma, a town on the outskirts of Damascus. The Times of London... more »
THE RIGHT TRIES TO EMASCULATE JAMES COMEY
Conservatives can't drown out James Comey, so a couple of them are trying to take his man card. Here's Chris Wallace, allegedly one of the non-ideologues at Fox News: Wallace opened by stating he “may be the only person in America who hasn’t” received a copy of the book — set to be released next week — before saying he is surprised at “how little new there is in the book.” ... “The other thing that surprises me, frankly, is how bitchy the book is,” Wallace sassed. “Comey goes out of his way to say the president isn’t as tall as he thought he was. He checked out the size of his hands... more »
Tulsi Gabbard makes US General Mattis Look like A Demented Runaway from an Extended Care Facility
*Congressperson Tulsi Gabbard* *questioning US General Mattis about* *Trump's recent Threats against Syria* *Question:* Where are Mattis's housecoat and slippers? That's all that's missing from this scene.
Prosecuting Attorneys Alongside Clients: Some Recent Examples
On Monday, April 9, the FBI searched the office, home and hotel room of Michael Cohen, President Trump’s personal attorney. The warrant was reportedly for evidence of possible bank and wire fraud and campaign finance violations, as well as documents related to Cohen’s dealings with Stormy Daniels and records relating to the Access Hollywood tape. The warrant was obtained following a referral by the special counsel’s investigation to the southern district of New York. The interim U.S. Attorney for SDNY, Geoffrey Berman—whom Trump interviewed when considering him for the Senate-conf... more »
What to Make of Trump’s Pardon of Scooter Libby?
Credit: U.S. National Archives/Wikimedia *Editor's note: This piece has been updated in light of events.* President Trump’s pardon of Scooter Libby, chief of Staff to former Vice President Dick Cheney, came unexpectedly, and prompts the question: Why this, and why now? Early commentary has noted the obvious parallels: This was the pardoning of a former senior government official, charged by a special prosecutor with obstruction, perjury and making false statements. In the Libby case, the special prosecutor, Patrick Fitzgerald, did not bring charges on the central question in the ... more »
U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis Tries to Put Brakes on Possible Syria Strike
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday. Credit Joshua Roberts/Reuters *New York Times*: *Mattis Tries to Put Brakes on Possible Syria Strike, to ‘Keep This From Escalating’* WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sought on Thursday to slow down an imminent strike on Syria, reflecting mounting concerns at the Pentagon that a concerted bombing campaign could escalate into a wider conflict between Russia, Iran and the West. During a closed-door White House meeting, officials said, Mr. Mattis pushed for more evidence of Preside... more »
Cory Booker to Mike Pompeo: Do you believe gay sex is a perversion?...
*yes or no?* Seriously? This elected crackpot wants to discuss homosexual sex during congressional hearings? Let me answer that for you Cory. Yes. Clear enough? *More:* Thomas Lifson: Cory Booker disgraced himself questioning Pompeo *Metal Tape* Yesterday I was forced to replace the vent hose on my dryer. The vent hose had not only a kink in it, but also a hole. I'm a big believer in duct tape and had used a few strips to make sure the present hose stayed on the dryer outlet during the process of cramming the dryer back into it's cubby hole. During a routine Google search ... more »
Middle East Tensions Could Put The Price Of Oil At Over $100 Per Barrel
*CNBC:* *Oil prices could rally to $100 a barrel if Middle East tensions 'really kick off,' analyst says* * "I don't think its unfeasible to see triple-digit oil prices at some point this year if things really kick off in the Middle East," Anish Kapadia, founder and managing director of Akap Energy, told CNBC's "Street Signs" on Friday. * Both benchmarks were on track to post their biggest weekly gain in more than eight months on Friday. * World leaders continued to mull over military action on Friday, in response to a suspected chemical attack in Syria over the weekend. Oil price... more »
The joys of dentistry - NOT!
Way back when, as the result of an old injury and some not-very-well-made repairs, I ended up getting all my upper teeth removed, and was fitted with a full upper denture. The first one (made in South Africa) lasted quite a while, and the second one (made in Louisiana) did OK. Of course, one's jaw shape changes over time, particularly as one gets older, and one needs to have new dentures made. I had that done for the third time in Nashville, the year before Miss D. and I moved to Texas. The denture was never very satisfactory compared to the first two. It didn't seem to fit as we... more »
Russian MoD delivers presentation accusing UK of fabricating Douma chemical attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – Russian Ministry of Defence Chief Spokesperson Igor Konashenkov accused the UK of preparing the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s Douma, during a briefing in Moscow on Friday. According to Konashenkov, London provided the White Helmets with information that the Jaysh al-Islam militants were to perform airstrikes in Damascus between April […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Map of East Ghouta after several weeks of fighting
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) field operations have concluded in the East Ghouta region after more than a month of fighting against different Islamist rebel factions. Led by their Tiger Forces and 4th Mechanized Division, the Syrian Arab Army began their offensive in early March, when they attacked two different […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Ambassador Haley fires back at Russia over Douma attack: ‘it has happened’
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley spoke with journalists before a UNSC meeting about an alleged chemical attack in Syria on Friday in New York. “Did the chemical weapon attack happen? Yes. The US has analysed? Yes, it has happened. The UK has analysed it? Yes, it has happened. France has analysed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi FM warns US against attacking Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – On the sidelines of the Arab League Summit in Riyadh, Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ja’afari told reporters that he does not support any foreign attacks on Syria. “If you strike Syria, it is a disaster, a loss of all considerations, and a danger to all of our countries,” Ja’afari told […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian MoD says chemical attack was staged to provoke US to strike Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.m.) – During a briefing on Friday, the ministry showed interviews with two people, who, it said, are medical professionals working in the only hospital operating in Douma, a town near the Syrian capital, Damascus. In the interviews released to the media, the two men reported how footage was shot of people […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria, Armenia agree to boost economic, political ties
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:55 P.M.) – The Acting Minister of Diaspora for Armenia Hranush Hakobyan hosted Syria’s Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Hajj Ibrahim, today, to discuss several topics between two nations in the capital city of Yerevan, the Armenpress reported. According to Armenpress’ report, the two ministers discussed during their meeting the importance of furthering their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
State of Palestine: Six wounded in clashes near Rafah border (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – At least six Palestinian protesters were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire near the Rafah border on Friday, during the ongoing ‘March of Return’ protests. The protesters set tyres alight and used the fire to burn Israeli flags. As seen on the footage, they also raised a giant Palestinian flag. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Major showdown between US and Russian backed forces in Deir Ezzor as both sides commit reinforcements
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – A large number of reinforcements from the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reportedly arrived in east Deir Ezzor, today, following the mass build-up of pro-government troops along the Euphrates River. According to reports from Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Democratic Forces posted these reinforcements along the front-lines with the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is Jerry Brown Preparing to Release ‘10,000 Pedophiles and Rapists’ From Prison?
A conspiracy theory blog published an alarmist story after a judge's ruling on the effects of a new California law on sex offenders.
"Flim Flam Man" Trump as seen by Russian Leadership - Plus: Armageddon Update
*Russian Political Panelist has Trump's Number* While it appears from a cursory browse of this morning's headlines that the West has "walked" back from the brink of nuclear Armageddon that its Ziofascist controllers have dragged the world to earlier this week, IMO this is likely not the case. Whipsawing back and forth between false flags, false flags hoaxes and relative calm is the hallmark of the perps. In this way they maintain all important "control of the narrative". The Russians have a much clearer perspective of what is actually taking place, as is evidenced in the "must wa... more »
FDA approves contact lenses that shade the sun
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Robots have been taking our jobs for 50 years, so why are we worried?
Robots have been taking our jobs for 50 years, so why are we worried? | World Economic Forum https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/07/robots-have-been-taking-our-jobs-for-50-years-so-why-are-we-worried-now
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