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Picture Of The Day
The retro-train "Pobeda" (Russian for "Victory") arrived in Krasnodar on April 18. The train consisting of historical units is to make eight stops in the region prior to national Victory Day, celebrating Russia's victory in World War II. © Sputnik / Vitaliy Timkiv *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: April 14-20* (Sputnik)
US & Saudi Arabia Eye ‘Arab Troops’ in Middle East as Trump Promises Syria Withdrawal
RT Published on Apr 20, 2018 A joint strike on Syria, led by the U.S., came not long after President Trump had been promising to pull American troops out of the country. However, there are now reports of a new ‘Arab force’ being assembled, in the event of a US withdrawal. Murad Gazdiev explains. end
The Debate: Palestinian Great March of Return
PressTV Published on Apr 20, 2018 In this edition of The Debate, Press TV has talked to Seyyed Mohsin Abbas, a London-based political commentator, and Maxine Dovere, a reporter and political commentator from New York, to discuss Palestinians’ fourth consecutive ‘Great March of Return’ staged against the decades-old Israeli occupation. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of […]
Russia: Douma Gas Attack was Fabricated with Help of UK Intelligence Agencies
PressTV Published on Apr 19, 2018 Russia says the alleged chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma was a provocation and Moscow has evidence to prove it. Moscow says the alleged gas attack was staged and an attempt to provide a pretext for an international military operation against Syria. Russia also says Syrian government forces […]
“Big Progress”: North Korea To Halt Nuclear, ICBM Tests; Dismantle Test Site; Pursue Peace
Kim Jong Un, the Illuminist puppet, has finally decided that Trump is serious about a nuclear war with North Korea. He and his family will be the first to die. He has decided that self preservation is a better option than continuing to serve the western Illuminati. Thus, he is pursuing peace. – The western […]
Zionism & The Gatekeepers EXPOSED — Adam Green
SGTreport Published on Apr 19, 2018 So, who really pulls the strings in Washington DC and in many governments around the world? To a large degree, its a cabal of dual citizens of Israel and Zionists who are beholden to the Rothschilds, and yet some of the biggest names in the alt-media refuse to discuss this […]
The Great Bot Swarm of 2018
This month many of us in the pro-Taiwan community have made the unpleasant discovery that our Twitter accounts are flooded with passive bot followers. They have the same traits -- the account usually has no profile picture, and it was opened in April of 2018. Most of them do not tweet or retweet. Some like this one tweet only one thing again and again. Twitter has done little, and probably can do little, since the bots are simply rebooted every time they are deleted. If you look inside them, they typically follow pro-Taiwan (and human rights people working in Asia on other issues a... more »
TESS
NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) launched on the first-of-its-kind mission to find worlds beyond our solar system, including some that could support life. Researchers will use spectroscopy to determine a planet's mass, density and atmospheric composition. Water, and other key molecules, in its atmosphere can give us hints about a planets' capacity to harbor life. The satellite successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 on April 18, 2018. NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) launched on the first-of-its-kind mission to find worlds beyond our sol... more »
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CIA Director Pompeo Is Officially Short Of The Votes Needed To Clear The Senate Foreign Relations Committee To Be Secretary Of State
Mike Pompeo, the C.I.A. director, has made a case to President Trump that Obama-era restrictions on drone strikes needlessly limit the United States’ ability to fight terrorism. Credit Al Drago/The New York Times *The Hill:* *Pompeo lacks votes for positive vote on panel* CIA Director Mike Pompeo is officially short of the votes needed to clear the Senate Foreign Relations Committee next week. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Friday that “after carful consideration” he will oppose Pompeo’s nomination to lead the State Department. “I remain concerned that Director Pompeo will not cha... more »
Another Slimy "Ex" Republican In California Caught Lying, Pretending To Be A Democrat
*Fake Democrat Butner and actual Democrat Campa-Najjar* Under normal circumstances, no one would be looking at as red a district as CA-50 (inland San Diego County) as flippable-- even in a wave election cycle. The PVI is R+11. Obama lost it both times (59-40% and 60-38%) and Trump thumped Hillary 54.6% to 39.6%. But Duncan Hunter is about to be indicted for stealing campaign cash and a Democrat has a chance to beat him. The progressive in the race, Ammar Campa-Najjar, was endorsed by the state Democratic Party. He's raised the most money in the race as well (as of the March31, FEC r... more »
Should the rich rule the schools in Philadelphia and beyond?
from the Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools *The following column appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 20, 2018.* The story of how one wealthy man engaged in secret negotiations with officials to impose his will on one suburban high school became front-page news for days. Commentaries expressed outrage about the district’s rushed vote to rename Abington Senior High School in exchange for a $25 million gift from billionaire businessman Stephen Schwarzman, along with several other conditions, including changes in curriculum and technology. “Someone coming in with a... more »
Critics Slam Viral Stories Claiming Douma Chemical Attack Victims Died from ‘Dust’
Journalists and experts says a widely-shared report about Syria from The Independent bolsters talking points for the Assad regime and the Kremlin.
Is a Mysterious Creature Terrorizing Argentina?
A photograph purportedly showing a mysterious 7-foot creature is actually a digitally manipulated image based on concept art for a 'Harry Potter' werewolf.
The Democratic Party Is Suing The Russian Government, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Campaign, And WikiLeaks For Conspiring During The 2016 U.S. Presidential Campaign
*Reuters: **Democrats sue Russia, Trump campaign for alleged 2016 election conspiracy* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic Party sued the Russian government, U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign and WikiLeaks on Friday, charging that they carried out a wide-ranging conspiracy to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In its federal lawsuit in Manhattan, the Democratic National Committee said that top officials in Trump’s campaign conspired with the Russian government and its military spy agency to hurt Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and tilt the elec... more »
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “Tender Embrace”
Neil H, “Tender Embrace” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0BJFvSFA0I
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Near the outskirts of the Small Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy some 200 thousand light-years distant, lies 5 million year young star cluster NGC 602. Surrounded by natal gas and dust, NGC 602 is featured in this stunning Hubble image of the region. * Click image for larger size.* Fantastic ridges and swept back shapes strongly suggest that energetic radiation and shock waves from NGC 602's massive young stars have eroded the dusty material and triggered a progression of star formation moving away from the cluster's center. At the estimated distance of the Small Magellanic Clo... more »
"The First Peace..."
"The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us." - Black Elk (1863-1950)
That healthcare thing
In more than a few surveys, the majority of Americans have noted that healthcare is a key dinner table issue. In several surveys, shoring up and stabilizing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is preferred by a smaller, but still majority … Continue reading →
"The Genius Of You Americans..."
“The genius of you Americans is that you never make clear-cut stupid moves, only complicated stupid moves which make us wonder at the possibility that there may be something to them we are missing.” - Gamel Nasser
Delingpole: Liberals Furious that New Head of NASA Is a Climate Change Skeptic
NASA’s new Administrator Jim Bridenstine is a climate change skeptic – and naturally the usual suspects are furious. Continue Reading Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment Advertisements
FDR on Public Service Unions; Progressives Support Policies They Know Will Destroy America
F.D.R. Warned Us About Public Sector Unions Public sector unions insist on laws that serve their interests — at the expense of the common good. The founders of the labor movement viewed unions as a vehicle to get workers more of the profits they help create. Government workers, however, don’t generate profits. They merely negotiate … Continue reading "FDR on Public Service Unions; Progressives Support Policies They Know Will Destroy America"
FDR on Welfare; Progressives Support Policies They Know Will Destroy America
But the stark fact before us is that great numbers still remain unemployed. A large proportion of these unemployed and their dependents have been forced on the relief rolls. The burden on the Federal Government has grown with great rapidity. We have here a human as well as an economic problem. When humane considerations are … Continue reading "FDR on Welfare; Progressives Support Policies They Know Will Destroy America"
Trump takes to Twitter to slam OPEC over ‘artificially high’ oil prices
However, it is Trump's diplomacy that is set to have some of the largest impacts on oil prices and availability More The post Trump takes to Twitter to slam OPEC over ‘artificially high’ oil prices appeared first on The Duran.
"The Wit And Wisdom Of Will Rogers"
"Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash with Wylie Post, was probably the greatest political sage this country has ever known. Enjoy the following: 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman . . . neither works 4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. 5. Always drink upstream from the herd. 6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. 7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket. 8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. T... more »
How Trump Could Stumble from a Trade War Into a Real War with China
*Graham Allison* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump waves during joint statements with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] The past five hundred years have seen sixteen cases in which a rising power threatened to topple a ruling power from its position of predominance. Twelve ended in war. Having just returned from a week in China in which I had the opportunity to talk directly—and listen!—to all of its leaders beneath President Xi Jinping, I came away even more worried about the... more »
Congress Can't Afford to Play Politics with Pompeo
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, Americas* [image: CIA Director Mike Pompeo testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Pompeo’s nomination to be secretary of state on Capitol Hill in Washington] Pompeo is needed, in part, because the diplomatic dance with Pyongyang is just beginning. “I have a secret and dangerous mission. Send me a West Point football player.” So, Gen. George C. Marshall, America’s architect of victory in World War II, is alleged to have said. Himself a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, Marshall was a shrewd judge of ... more »
Time to Show Russia a Military Parade—In Syria
*Shalom Lipner* *Security, Middle East* [image: Syrians wave Iranian, Russian and Syrian flags during a protest against U.S.-led air strikes in Damascus,Syria April 14,2018.REUTERS] The Cold War is playing to sell-out crowds again. Putin’s audacious campaign to influence the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election was just the trailer. “We’ll always have Paris,” Humphrey Bogart’s Rick tells his old flame Ilsa, played by Ingrid Bergman, in the 1942 classic, Casablanca. But President Donald J. Trump wants a piece of the action too. Returning from the City of Lights last sum... more »
Syrian Army’s elite division likely to deploy to southwest Idlib for offensive: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger Forces are likely to be redeployed to the southwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate, a military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Tiger Forces will lead the offensive to retake the strategic town of Jisr Al-Shughour, which has been under the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Last rebel areas in east Qalamoun to be surrendered to Syrian gov’t on Saturday
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 A.M.) – Jaysh Thuwar Al-Sham’s resistance in the eastern Qalamoun was short-lived, as they agreed to surrender their last positions to the Syrian government on Friday. According to a military source in Damascus city, the last towns under Jaysh Thuwar Al-Sham’s control in the eastern Qalamoun region will be handed over to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian media correspondent killed in Syria
A correspondent for Russian media company has been killed in Syria, head of Russia’s Chechen Republic head Ramsan Kadyrov reported on social media. A string correspondent for Russia’s Chechnya media company “Grozny” has been killed in Syria, according to the Republic’s head Ramsan Kadyrov reported in a social media post in Vkontakte. Syrian national Ihab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran warns Israel: ‘Our hands are on the trigger’
A senior member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) alerted Israel Friday that Tehran’s “hands are on the trigger and missiles are ready” to strike all Israeli air bases after a map of air bases in Syria believed to be controlled by Iran was shared with Israeli media earlier this week. In a bellicose […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia: ‘They bombed negotiations in Geneva’- Lavrov and de Mistura discuss Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – On April 14, the USA along with the UK and France “bombed not only the imaginary chemical facilities in Syria, but they bombed the negotiations in Geneva as well,” stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the joint press-conference with UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura in Moscow, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Banks Will Modify Your Contracts During The Reset: Hyperinflation Part 2 of 4
ITM Trading Streamed live 2 hours ago Slides and Links: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/banks… The Most Important Number in the World What I’m going to show you today is the most likely trigger to blow the financial system up where it is NOT repairable and how the banks have the legal right to change YOUR contracts; mortgages, auto loans […]
Biggest Event in a Generation | Jim Willie on Metals & Markets
SilverDoctors Published on Apr 20, 2018 Jim Willie tells Elijah Johnson and James Anderson the launch of the gold and oil Yuan contracts is the most important financial event in a generation. The Chinese want their own place in global finance. No longer does the dollar have a monopoly on oil. “This is the end time […]
I Am A Syrian Living in Syria: “It Was Never a Revolution Nor a Civil War. The Terrorists Are Sent by Your (USA) Government”
I Am A Syrian Living in Syria: “It Was Never a Revolution Nor a Civil War. The Terrorists Are Sent by Your (USA) Government” by Mark Taliano, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Global Research, April 15, 2018, Global Research 9 September 2016 Two years ago, “Majd” wrote these words on a Facebook posting: – ” I am Syrian… living in Syria in the […]
ECB Is Now Preparing All Banks For The Economic Collapse?
X22Report Published on Apr 19, 2018 The house of lords or pushing to overturn the BREXIT, the central bankers will not allow the BREXIT to happen and they will used everything they have to stop it. The Canadians just broke the old record for borrowing against their homes. This is happening as home prices are declining. […]
Syrian War Report – April 19, 2018: Journalists Find Boy Filmed in Staged Video of Chemical Attack in Douma — No Chemical Attack
Syrian War Report – April 19, 2018: Journalists Find Boy Filmed in Staged Video of Chemical Attack in Douma — No Chemical Attack by https://southfront.org/ A group of Russian correspondents led by Evgeny Poddubny has found a boy filmed by the White Helmets in their video showing people “affected” by the alleged chemical attack in Douma […]
US Media’s Love Affair with War: Major Outlets Showed Zero Opposition to Syria Strikes
US Media’s Love Affair with War: Major Outlets Showed Zero Opposition to Syria Strikes by https://www.rt.com/ Media cheerleading for foreign conflict is nothing new. Coverage of President Trump’s latest airstrikes on Syria was no different, with no major newspaper’s editorial board opposing the strikes, according to a survey. – “Trump was right to strike Syria,” read the […]
Golden Rush-Out: Turkey Extracts Its Bullion Reserves From US
Golden Rush-Out: Turkey Extracts Its Bullion Reserves From US by https://sputniknews.com/ The total volume of the Turkish Central Bank’s gold reserves, which were stored in the United States, stood at 220 tons; last month, Turkey’s gold reserves were worth about 25.3 billion dollars. – Local media cited government sources as saying that the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) […]
March of Return: Thousands Protest in Gaza
RT Streamed live 11 hours ago Palestinians are protesting at the Gaza border in a six-week campaign called The Great Return March. Demonstrators are rallying against Israeli settlements on former Palestinian territory. end
North Korea Has Suspended Nuclear And Missile Testing (Updated)
*New York Times*: *North Korean Leader Says ‘We No Longer Need’ Nuclear or Missile Tests* SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, announced early Saturday that his country no longer needed to test nuclear weapons or missiles and would close a nuclear test site. “The nuclear test site has done its job,” Mr. Kim said in an announcement carried by North Korea’s state media. Mr. Kim’s announcement came days in advance of a planned summit meeting with South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and later with President Trump. It was the second time in two days that Mr. Kim m... more »
Did a Florida Sheriffs’ Deputy Die ‘Suspiciously’ After Criticizing David Hogg?
Several dubious web sites complained about a "media blackout" surrounding Jason Fitzsimons' death after he criticized a Parkland shooting survivor.
The B-1 Bomber Was Built to Nuke Russia
*Robert Farley* *Security, North America* The past, present and future of this amazing weapon of war—soon to be retired. Earlier this year, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to retire the B-1B Lancer (also known as the “Bone”) in favor of the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. The B-1B will remain in service for some time, but unlike its older cousin the B-52, its days are apparently numbered. The B-1B has served in a variety of capacities since the 1980s, demonstrating a remarkable degree of mission flexibility. *Origins of the B-1B* The B-1B evolved from the B-1A, which itself ... more »
China's DF-26 'Carrier-Killer' Missile Could Stop the Navy in Its Track (without Firing a Shot)
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* And that's just what Beijing might have in mind. This week Chinese state media reported that a new brigade of Beijing’s most advanced intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has been “activated.” The newly commissioned brigade is armed with the Dong Feng-26 (DF-26) IRBM. According to the* Diplomat**,* “Video footage carried in Chinese state media showed at least 22 integrated six-axle DF-26 transporter-erector-launchers along with their crews.” What do we know about this missile? First, the basics. The Center for Strategic and International S... more »
WATCH: These 3 F-15s Look Like They Are Chasing the Moon
*Task and Purpose, James Clark* *Security, North America* Some amazing footage. You know you’ve got a pretty sweet gig when the morning’s training brief starts out with: “Today, what we’re out there to do, is intercept the eclipse.” In a recent National Geographic video, pilots with the 366th Fighter Wing at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base did exactly that. Three F-15s spent three minutes in the moon’s shadow during a solar eclipse. To help explain why this counts as training and not just a waste of a work day, actor Will Smith was brought in to break down the video; “lucki... more »
The 5 Best .45 Caliber Handguns on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* The best of the best—in .45 caliber. The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol round, or .45 ACP as it is commonly known, is fairly controversial. Invented in 1905 by prolific firearms designer John Moses Browning, the .45 ACP was the standard caliber of the Colt M1911 pistol, and remains so to this day. A heavy, subsonic bullet, a typical .45 ACP weighs twice as much as the 9mm Luger round and delivers a third more energy. Today, advances in bullet technology means a 9mm round can deliver as much energy as the .45 ACP. Despite this, the .45 ACP is... more »
Lockheed Martin Wants to Merge an F-22 and F-35 Into 1 Fighter for Japan. It Won't Happen.
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The most likely scenario is that the F-22/F-35 hybrid will remain in the realm of fantasy. *Reuters* is reporting that Lockheed Martin is pitching an F-22 and F-35 combination to Japan to meet Tokyo’s requirement for a next-generation air superiority fighter. According to the *Reuters *report, the company would pitch the hybrid plane in response to the Japanese F-3 request for information only if the United States government allows the required technology transfers. Under the 1997 Obey Amendment, the export of the F-22—which has been out of productio... more »
German Parliament says US-led Syria strike violated international law
Military force used against a state for infringing an international convention violates the prohibition of force under international law More The post German Parliament says US-led Syria strike violated international law appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Kim Jong Un says there is no need for additional nuclear weapons testing
Kim says that Pyongyang "will join international efforts to halt nuclear tests altogether." More The post BREAKING: Kim Jong Un says there is no need for additional nuclear weapons testing appeared first on The Duran.
President Trump Praises North Korea's Decision To Suspend Nuclear And Missile Tests
North Korea has agreed to suspend all Nuclear Tests and close up a major test site. This is very good news for North Korea and the World - big progress! Look forward to our Summit. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 20, 2018 *Reuters:* *Trump welcomes North Korea's suspension of nuclear tests* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed a statement by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he will suspend nuclear and missile tests immediately and abolish a nuclear test site, and Trump said he looked forward to a summit with Kim. "North Korea has ag... more »
Was Donald Trump ‘Ordered’ to Stay Away from Barbara Bush’s Funeral?
According to the White House, the President will not attend the former First Lady's funeral to avoid creating a disruption.
Running For President As A Progressive Means Introducing Another Crazy Idea
Friday, Senator Cory Booker, a rising star in the Democratic Party and a likely 2020 contender even though he faces considerable skepticism from within his own party for being somewhat of an asshole, all but formally announced his plans for a run at the white House by putting forth the latest of surely more to come crazy big government ideas from Proglodyte Democrats. Booker, who would surely have been unmercifully crucified for his recent angry and disrespectful questioning pointed at HLS Lady S ecretary Kirstjen Nielsen if he had not been a democrat, announced his *Federal Jobs G... more »
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Impossible Spy'
From *Wikipedia*: The Impossible Spy is a film based on the true story of an Israeli civilian spy, Eli Cohen, who was recruited into Israel's secret intelligence agency (the Mossad) in the 1960s to become a spy in Damascus. Prior to his capture in 1965, Cohen was about to be appointed the third-most powerful figure in Syria—the Deputy Minister of Defense. Cohen's memorization of Syria's individual gun placements along the Golan Heights enabled Israel to defeat Syria in the Six-Day War in 1967.
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Song of the Builders"
*"Song of the Builders"* "On a summer morning I sat down on a hillside to think about God - a worthy pastime. Near me, I saw a single cricket; it was moving the grains of the hillside this way and that way. How great was its energy, how humble its effort. Let us hope it will always be like this, each of us going on in our inexplicable ways building the universe.” ~ Mary Oliver, “Why I Wake Early”
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DNC files lawsuit against Russia, the Trump Campaign, and Wikileaks.
Courtesy of WaPo: *The Democratic National Committee filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit Friday against the Russian government, the Trump campaign and the WikiLeaks organization alleging a far-reaching conspiracy to disrupt the 2016 campaign and tilt the election to Donald Trump. * *The complaint, filed in federal district court in Manhattan, alleges that top Trump campaign officials conspired with the Russian government and its military spy agency to hurt Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and help Trump by hacking the computer networks of the Democratic Party and d... more »
What will The Senate Look Like In January 2019? The Map Predicts A Huge GOP Win-- But Voters Have Other Ideas
Schumer has chosen a handful of especially bad recruits as candidates for November. Keep in mind the DSCC did *not* recruit Beto O'Rourke and until very recently when they started seeing his eye-popping contributions and his even more eye-popping polling, they completely ignored him. Beto should hope Schumer keeps away; his race to replace Cruz is too close to call now. Cruz would like nothing more than to be able to equate Beto with Schumer. Schumer's recruits-- Phil Bredensen in Tennessee, Jacky Rosen in Nevada and Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona are all very conservative. Bredensen is... more »
What will - what won't happen?
*"The ice caps were going to melt, they were going to be gone by now. But now they're setting records. They're at a record level."** - Donald Trump, to Reuters, quoted on msn.com.* This will be a weekend catch-all that offers up a lot of interesting items - some worrisome and some hopeful - that share a common theme... the future that's barreling toward us. It was start non-political... then get more so. Because that's where the battle for our children is taking place. First... some links to how and where you can hear my best blather about the coming era. *== Brin-sights ==* Just... more »
McConnell Nixes Trump Plan to Cut Federal Spending
[image: mcconnell-nixes-trump-plan-to-cut-federal-spending] The Republican leader in the Senate — Mitch McConnell — seems more concerned with pleasing the Democrats than his fellow Republicans.
Mueller “Collusion” Probe Causes Assange to Sit on “Physical Proof” Disproving Collusion
[image: mueller-collusion-probe-causes-assange-to-sit-on-physical-proof-disproving-collusion] Not only is the Trump/Russia collusion narrative “total baloney,” but “physical proof of that” could already have been presented if not for the investigation being conducted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, according to Representative Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.).
How Egypt’s Media Council did not spare the Spring’s song from its censorship
For the first time since starting to blog here, I did not publish the official anthem of Spring or Sham Nassim in Egypt this year. Busy between work and home, I tried at the same time to take some rest. I feel sad that I did not publish my Spring Flowers Fair post on time then as I hoped so along with “الدنيا ربيع” or “The world is springy” as a tradition of Egyptian Chronicles in Spring. Anyhow it is never too late to publish or speak about Soad Hosni’s unofficial Spring anthem because after all, it was the talk of the Egyptian society this Sham Nassim for the wrong reason. After 43... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 20, 2018
Economic development, albeit slow, is evident in Pyongyang's changing urban landscape, writes Heydarian [Al Jazeera/Richard Javad Heydarian] *Richard Javad Heydarian, Al Jazeera*: *North Korea is changing* I visited North Korea with an official delegation and here's what I saw and learned. Earlier this month, I had the chance to visit North Korea as part of a delegation of scholars led by veteran Indonesian diplomat Dino Djalal. I spent four days in the country talking to high-level officials and professors and visiting the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) at the country's southern borde... more »
Cherokee Actor Wes Studi Given Lifetime Achievement Award
“I accept this award, but I wonder what is in my future by accepting this lifetime achievement award” joked Studi as he spoke about the importance of more American Indians becoming involed in the acting profession. Wes Studi (Cherokee) was given this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Indian Gaming Association at its annual tradeshow and convention in Las Vegas on Wednesday. “I accept this award, but I wonder what is in my future by accepting this lifetime achievement award” joked Studi as he spoke about the importance of more American Indians becoming involed in the... more »
New jobs report shows Texas is jobs creation leader in March
Content Multimedia - 6 hours ago
By Vance Ginn Even as more people continue to move to Texas, primarily from states with high taxes and high costs of living, employers in the Lone Star State continue to keep pace with hiring. Economic prosperity comes in many forms, but one of the best predictors is having a job. The Texas Legislature and local governments should remove barriers to entrepreneurship so even more Texans can find a job and prosper.
Bitcoin Makes Big Gains on Strongest Buying in Over a Year
*Cointelegraph* | Bitcoin making big gains this week... more »
Reuters: China Seeks More Imports to Meet Natural Gas Demand
China is turning to natural gas power to fight urban smog but only produces about half as much natural gas as it needs.
World News Briefs -- April 20, 2018 (Evening Edition)
View of the Department of State in Washington, DC. (Kevin Lamarque/courtesy Reuters) *Reuters:* *U.S. calls China, Russia, Iran, North Korea 'morally reprehensible' on rights* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday labeled China, Russia, Iran and North Korea as “morally reprehensible” governments that it said violated human rights within their borders on a daily basis, making them “forces of instability.” In releasing the State Department’s global human rights report for 2017, acting Secretary of State John Sullivan also singled out Syria, Myanmar, Turkey and Venezu... more »
BREAKING NEWS: North Korea Announces A Freeze On Nuclear And Missile Tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects the long-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 (Mars-12) in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on May 15, 2017. *Yonhap News Agency:* *N.K. announces freeze on nuclear, missile tests * SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced that the country will suspend nuclear and missile tests and shut down a nuclear test site in the northern area, state media said Saturday. "From April 21, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic mis... more »
Comey memos follow tradition of J. Edgar Hoover keeping notes on presidents
Douglas M. Charles, Associate Professor of History, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
Past presidents have made strange requests of the FBI, some of which were documented by J. Edgar Hoover.
James Comey in 2 Minutes
Video of HGlQjN22Zzg We found the most honest thing James Comey ever said!
A few words about Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" list.
Time magazine revealed its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and according to Time editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal, it's the "youngest list" they've "ever had." #TIME100 https://t.co/VS6P95DVcj pic.twitter.com/TNSybTPP10 — CBS News (@CBSNews) April 19, 2018 This was quite an amazing list. I of course have not read it all (Who has that kind of time?) but I will share what I thought was the best, followed by the worst. The best in my opinion was Barack Obama's write up for the Parkland student activists. In fact it was so good I am going to share the wh... more »
Smoke billows above Yarmouk after SAA reportedly shells IS south of Damascus (video)
Huge plumes of smoke could be seen billowing above the Damascus suburb of Yarmouk on Friday, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reportedly continued shelling the positions of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL). Earlier in the day, militants controlling areas in south Damascus have reportedly agreed to withdraw, following an offensive by government […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian S-300 supplies to Syria to boost political stability – Syrian lawmaker
Russia’s deliveries of the S-300 air defense missile systems to Syria will contribute to the political stability of the Syrian government, Samer Shiha, a member of the Syrian People’s Assembly, told Sputnik on Friday. “Of course, S-300 deliveries will contribute to the government’s political stability,” Shiha said on the sidelines of the IV Yalta International […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, Palestinian forces advance in Yarmouk Camp (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State’s (ISIS) leadership agreed to surrender their positions in the southern districts of Damascus, today, following an unprecedented amount of air and rocket strikes on their defenses last night. However, while the Islamic State’s leadership agreed to surrender their positions, several rogue terrorists have refused to give up […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia steps up military support to Syrian Army, sends more weapons via cargo ship (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:05 P.M.) – The Russian government has stepped up their military support to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently, sending another large cargo ship to the Port of Tartous. According to Yoruk Isik of the Bosphorous Observer, the Russian flag ship RoRo Sparta II was seen crossing the Bosphorous Strait en route for Syria’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian authorities uncover large amount of militant weapons in Dumayr (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Syrian authorities uncovered a large amount weapons that belonged to Jaysh Al-Islam in the formerly militant-held town of Dumayr today. According to a military report, the Syrian military police discovered a large storage that contained a wide-variety of weapons belonging to Jaysh Al-Islam. Inside this Jaysh Al-Islam weapons depot […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel shoot 15 yr old child in the head bringing Gaza death toll to 39
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:00 P.M)- Four Palestinians have been killed and 650 others injured, as Israel violently responds to the fourth week of peaceful Friday demonstrations, taking place across the Gaza Strip. So far, 39 Palestinians have been brutally executed in by the Israeli military in Gaza, since the beginning of the ‘Great Return March’. One […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian jet responsible for transporting S-400 system lands in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Russian An-124 strategic airlift jet reportedly landed at the Hmaymim Military Airport in southwest Latakia on Friday, local reports claimed this evening. This Russian aircraft is a strategic airlift jet that can carry up to 150 tons of cargo. The An-124 was previously used by the Russian Aerospace Forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Big advance by Syrian Army in east Qalamoun sees elite forces seize two mountains, flush rebels out of caves
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:55 P.M.) – Amid a big advance in the eastern Qalamoun region, assault units of the Syrian Army’s elite Tiger Forces Division have seized two key mountain chains. According to military-affiliated sources, the captured mountains are Jabal Batra and Jabal Afaii, located to the east of Ar-Ruhaybah city – a large rebel stronghold […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US launches airstrikes along Syrian-Iraqi border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:35 P.M.) – The U.S. Coalition launched several airstrikes along the Syrian-Iraqi border, yesterday, striking a number of Islamic State (ISIS) sites in the process. “Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continued to strike Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq between […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
With ISIS nearly finished, Syrian Army turns attention to rebels in southern Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) southern Damascus operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) is nearly complete; however, they still do not have full control of these districts. The reason for this is due to the large presence of rebel fighters that control parts of the Yarmouk Camp District and all […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Federal Court Strikes Down Ohio Law Removing Funding for Planned Parenthood
[image: federal-court-strikes-down-ohio-law-removing-funding-for-planned-parenthood] The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court judge’s ruling striking down an Ohio law that banned Planned Parenthood from receiving federal health funds.
Survey Finds Fewer Americans Recognize the Holocaust
[image: survey-finds-fewer-americans-recognize-the-holocaust] Today there is a growing concern that the "Holocaust Is Fading From Memory" as 41 percent of Americans, and 66 percent of millennials, cannot define Auschwitz.
The Palace of Salem Hendawy's Facade [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The Palace of Salem Hendawy's Facade] The beautiful small palace of renowned doctor Salem Hendawy in Agouza district , Egypt.
Quranic verses on the palace's facade [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Quranic verses on the palace's facade] Quranic verses inscribed on the facade of Salem Hendawy's Palace. Verse (12:99) {And when they entered upon Joseph, he took his parents to himself and said, "Enter Egypt, Allah willing, safe and secure"}
A Closed small palace [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Closed small palace] The palace is currently close and up for sale by the famous ophthalmologist' daughters
Islamic style small palace [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Islamic style small palace] The Mamaluk Islamic small palace was built in 1933 for the famous ophthalmologist.
Mashrabiya style windows in the palace [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Mashrabiya style windows in the palace] The palace had Mashrabiya style windows
Syrian Boy Featured in Douma ‘Chemical Attack’ Video Tells His Story
*21WIRE + RT* | Hassan is doing quite well physically, and did not appear to suffer any injuries from a chemical attack.
“... the political left is wrong about Islam and the right is wrong about Muslims.”
*“... the political left is wrong about Islam and the right is wrong about Muslims.”* ~ ex-Muslim and author Ali Rizvi talking to Newsroom reporter Farah Hancock about how the "the left’s reluctance to confront problematic parts of Islamic ideology has allowed the far-right to hijack the narrative about Muslims" [Hat tip Council of ex-Muslims of New Zealand] . . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Andrew Neil interviews Labour's Seema Malhotra
https://youtu.be/Mvpfgj2nMtU Am I alone in thinking that at the back of Andrew Neil's mind was "Answer the f***ing question"?
New Study Warns that Processed Sugar Consumption May be Dumbing Down Young Children
*Alex Pietrowski* - Consuming sugar may be one of the most dangerous lifestyle choices a person can make.
Future of Asia: China's Economic Opportunities or America's Perpetual Conflict?
*April 21, 2018* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - The US recently announced possible plans to deploy thousands of addition US Marines to East Asia as part of the recently revealed 2018 National Security Strategy which designates China along with Russia as the US Department of Defence's "*principal priorities*." The Business Insider in its article, "The US is considering sending heavily armed Marines to Asia to counter China," would state: *The possible MEU [Marine Expeditionary Unit] deployments could reassure Asian allies that the US is not a waning power in the region, something that has... more »
China Conducts Military Practices To Invade Taiwan
*Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post: **Has Beijing just put the finishing touches to its battle plan to take back Taiwan?* *Besides Wednesday’s live-fire naval drill in the Taiwan Strait, the PLA has been flying fighter jets and bombers close to the self-ruled island - possible signs of a coordinated battle plan, say experts. * Recent patrols by China’s air force in and around Taiwan appear to be part of a coordinated strike plan across different branches of Chinese military that will encompass the entire area - possibly as preparation for military conflict with the self-ruled ...more »
Did the BBC Report on a Nuclear War Between NATO and Russia?
A video simulation of a BBC report about a nuclear war between NATO and Russia was edited and presented as if it were genuine.
UnHerd Short – Depressed house prices are trapping people in dying communities
As part of our Home Truths series, Henry Olsen speaks to Joe Gyourko, Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, about why low house prices stop people moving to more economically dynamic communities. The post UnHerd Short – Depressed house prices are trapping people in dying communities appeared first on UnHerd.
UCSF Places Secret Agrichemical Industry Documents including Monsanto Papers Online
The University of California, San Francisco Industry Documents Library placed online several collections of agrichemical industry documents on Thursday, including some acquired and donated by U.S. Right to Know, a consumer and public health watchdog group. The documents shine light on the public relations, scientific, legislative and regulatory tactics the industry has used to defend […] The post UCSF Places Secret Agrichemical Industry Documents including Monsanto Papers Online appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
"Consider The Following..."
"Consider the following. We humans are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others' activities. For this reason it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others. Nor is it so remarkable that our greatest joy should come when we are motivated by concern for others. But that is not all. We find that not only do altruistic actions bring about happiness but they a...more »
"Apathy And Evil..."
"Apathy and evil. The two work hand in hand. They are the same, really... Evil wills it. Apathy allows it. Evil hates the innocent and the defenseless most of all. Apathy doesn't care as long as it's not personally inconvenienced." - Jake Thoene, "Shaiton's Fire" “It shouldn’t be a bragging point that “Oh, I don’t get involved in politics,” as if that makes you somehow cleaner. No, that makes you derelict of duty in a republic. Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn’t insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeabl...more »
Republicans Stoke White Resentment Over Discrimination In The World Of Car Loans
West Virginia is the Trumpiest state in the union. The PVI is R+19 and Trump beat Hillary 489,371 (68.5%) to 188,794 (26.4%). Trump won every single county in the state. (In the primary, Bernie also won every single county in the state and beat Hillary 124,700 (51.4%) to 86,914 (35.8%). In fact, on primary day, there were plenty of candidates where Bernie took more votes than Trump. West Virginia voters wanted *change*; they voted for change in the primary-- and took a gamble-- a bad one-- in the general. Joe Manchin is a very popular politician in West Virginia and his popularity... more »
#88th Doctor Dies Unexpectedly, Holistic Prominent and Outspoken
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Dr. Richard Caskey of Connecticut. He’d shared a stage with Del Big Tree (linked at the bottom) speaking at the same event and was a prominent, in demand holistic doctor with decades of experience. We were contacted by some of his patients who
11 people who blew the whistle on information that was once considered a “conspiracy theory”
Whistleblowers are an important sector of society. Without them we wouldn’t know many of the important things we do now; when whistleblowers reveal classified or unpopular information, “it creates more transparency and reveals the true intentions for secrecy” which often fall under the justification of “national security” or are just the result of basic greed. With
Exercises to tone your butt without putting stress on your knees
Let’s face it. It’s hard enough to find the time and motivation in a day to work out or do some physical exercise, even though we all know it’s crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. But when you have specific physical restrictions, such as having bad knees, working out seems next to impossible to do.
One of the best exercises for women
By Dr. Mercola If you are still laboring under the misconception that strength training is only for hard-core bodybuilders and those interested in bulking up, it’s time to change your thinking and incorporate some form of weight training into your exercise routine. Doing so will transform not only your health and physique but also your
"Democratic Party Sues Russia, Trump, Wikileaks For Conspiring To Hurt Hillary In 2016 Election"
*"Democratic Party Sues Russia, Trump, * *Wikileaks For Conspiring To Hurt Hillary In 2016 Election"* by Tyler Durden "Did The Democrats' "The Russians did it" narrative just jump the shark? The Washingtoin Post reports that The Democratic National Committee filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit Friday against the Russian government, the Trump campaign and the WikiLeaks organization alleging a far-reaching conspiracy to disrupt the 2016 campaign and tilt the election to Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleges that in addition to the Russian Federation, the General Staff of the Armed Force... more »
Real Food Is a Potent Ally Against Depression
*Dr. Mercola* - Diet is far more important to mental health than most people realize.
U.S. Admiral: The Chinese Military Now Controls The South China Sea
CNN *Washington Free Beacon*:* Pacom Nominee: China Military Islands Now Control South China Sea * Admiral urges rapid U.S. buildup of hypersonic and medium-range missiles to counter China threat China has deployed electronic attack systems and other military facilities on disputed islands in the South China Sea and is now capable of controlling the strategic waterway, according to the admiral slated to be the next Pacific Command chief. Additionally, the command nominee Adm. Philip Davidson told the Senate Armed Services Committee in a written statement this week that the milita... more »
Did Putn Brag That The Best Looking Hookers In The World Are In Russia?
*SKY News: **Comey memos: Putin boasted to Trump about Russia's 'beautiful hookers'* The memos from the fired FBI boss also say Donald Trump thought his former national security aide had "serious judgement issues". Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had told him Russia had "some of the most beautiful hookers in the world", according to memos written by a former FBI chief. The US President also raised concerns about his national security adviser's "judgement", according to a 15-page document written by James Comey in the weeks before he was fired by Mr Trump in May last year. The r... more »
Democracy Now’s 'Alt Media' Platform for Humanitarian Imperialism in Syria
[image: undefined] The dust had barely settled after last weekend’s US-led bombing of Syria before a split in the political class developed. While some Beltway figures, media personalities and former officials hailed the bombings, others decried the “limited” nature of the airstrikes. At the grassroots level, a somewhat different debate gripped the left and the right — those who opposed the bombings were accused of buying into the propaganda of the Syria-Russia-Iran alliance, while would-be defenders of human rights called for increased military measures to degrade the killing capac... more »
Did the West Just Lose World War III by Forfeit?
[image: undefined] In the fall of the year 1480, at a point not far from Moscow, two armies faced each other on the opposite banks of the Ugra River. On the one side were the forces of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, whose ruler, Grand Prince Ivan III (known as “the Great” and the “gatherer of the Russian lands”), had recently rejected further payment of tribute to the Great Horde. On the other were the forces of Grand Khan Ahmed bin Küchük, who had come to lay waste to Moscow and instruct the impudent Prince Ivan to mend his ways. For weeks the two assembled hosts glared at one anothe... more »
What Are 'Assad Apologists'? Are They Like Those 'Saddam Apologists' Of 2002?
[image: undefined] Isn’t it fascinating how western journalists are suddenly rallying to attack the dangerous awful and horrifying epidemic of “Assad apologists” just as the western empire ramps up its longstanding regime change agenda against the Syrian government? Kinda sorta exactly the same way they began spontaneously warning the world about “Saddam apologists” around the time of the Iraq invasion? The increasingly pro-establishment Intercept has published an article titled “Dear Bashar al-Assad Apologists: Your Hero Is a War Criminal Even If He Didn’t Gas Syrians,” condemning... more »
Stand Up for Cannabis – Stand Up for Freedom!
Marijuana legalization is long overdue.
Cannabis: Religious Reverence Throughout History
The idea that cannabis can open the door to higher consciousness and oneness with God is nothing new.
8 Cannabis Facts That Defy Traditional Stereotypes
In the interest of fighting propaganda, here are 8 facts about the plant that defy its stereotypes.
Marijuana Legalization in Colorado: 25 Facts
The following are 25 facts about legalization in Colorado for those looking to visit or those interested in how it’s helped the state thrive.
Vaporizing: A Healthier Way to Use Cannabis
Here, we’ll explore the health benefits of vaporizing cannabis and the downsides of smoking it.
Vipassana – A Brutal but Enlightening 10 Days of Silence
A Vipassana retreat is not the way to dip a toe into hardcore meditation and spiritual contemplation.
A Flourishing Hemp Industry Is Growing in Colorado
Colorado’s industrial hemp industry continues to grow despite ongoing federal prohibition.
U.S. Justice Department Watchdog To Probe Comey Memos
James Comey with Rachel Maddow last night on MSNBC *Wall Street Journal:* *Justice Department Watchdog Probes Comey Memos Over Classified Information* *Former FBI director has said he considered the memos, which he gave to a friend to release to media, personal documents.* WASHINGTON—At least two of the memos that former FBI Director James Comey gave to a friend outside of the government contained information that officials now consider classified, according to people familiar with the matter, prompting a review by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog. Of those two memos, Mr... more »
Why the Authoritarian Right Is Rising
[image: why-the-authoritarian-right-is-rising] The democracy worshippers of the West cannot compete with the authoritarians in meeting the crisis of our time because they do not see what is happening to the West as a crisis.
Conference Board Predicts Robust Economy for Rest of Year
[image: conference-board-predicts-robust-economy-for-rest-of-year] No slowdown in the economy is expected before November's elections, and none is likely afterward, either, says the Conference Board.
SORE LOSER Democrats try to bolster FAILED RussiaGate narrative – by SUING Trump and Russia!
After the Syrian airstrikes blow up in their face, Democrat Party tries to retain relevance in the face of an investigation that has come up empty More The post SORE LOSER Democrats try to bolster FAILED RussiaGate narrative – by SUING Trump and Russia! appeared first on The Duran.
Donald Trump welcomed the book by James Comey with open arms. Just kidding, it inspired this unhinged Twitter rant.
James Comey just threw Andrew McCabe “under the bus.” Inspector General’s Report on McCabe is a disaster for both of them! Getting a little (lot) of their own medicine? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 19, 2018 I watched Rachel Maddow talk about the release of the Comey memos last night with James Comey, AS they were being released. Comey did not necessarily defend Andrew McCabe, he suggested that the process needed to play out, but he also did not "throw McCabe under the bus." Comey: McCabe had authority to speak to press but did not consult me, which I would have expe... more »
Kangaroo dies in Chinese zoo after visitors throw rocks 'to make it hop'
Zoo authorities in China say a kangaroo has been killed and another injured at Fuzhou Zoo in south-eastern Fujian province after visitors threw rocks into their enclosure. Local media said the 12-year-old female kangaroo was "pelted" with rocks by visitors, with a sharp stone injuring its left foot and causing bleeding. An autopsy reportedly showed the kangaroo probably died due to a ruptured kidney, after zookeepers treated the animal's injured foot but did not realise it was bleeding internally. A few days later, a visitor allegedly threw part of a brick into the kangaroo enclo... more »
My Take On The Comey Memos And Where The Mueller Investigation Is Going To Go From Here
*WNU Editor:* I took the time and read the Comey memos this morning (you can *read it here*). Bottom line .... there is nothing there. No obstruction. No collusion. No indication that President Trump told Comey to forget about Michael Flynn. But these are the same memos that were leaked to the New Your Times and used by the media, never-Trumpers, and Democrats to pressure the Justice Department to create a Special Counsel. But after a year of investigations and allegations of crimes from numerous anonymous sources .... there is still no evidence to implicate or indict President Tr... more »
Would a Proposed Law ‘Ban the Bible’ in California?
A Republican politician and a right-wing television station grossly misrepresented California legislation that would amplify restrictions on "gay conversion therapy."
Producer and DJ Known as Avicii Has Been Found Dead
The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman.
Senators Call on Homeland Security to Release Info on D.C. Cell Phone Surveillance
By Derrick Broze A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the federal government to release details related to covert cell phone surveillance taking place... more »
Environmentalists Who Ignore Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Are Part of The Problem, Not The Solution.
By B.N. Frank I already wrote an article about E-Waste which was posted on March 9, 2018, “Technology Can Be Beneficial, But Short Life Spans... more »
The History Of Hemp: America’s Love-Hate Relationship With One of The Planet’s Most Useful Plants
[image: history] Hemp has the potential to be used in more than 25,000 products, which may explain why the federal government has wrongfully kept it classified as a Schedule 1 drug. The post The History Of Hemp: America’s Love-Hate Relationship With One of The Planet’s Most Useful Plants appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
DNC Just Filed a Lawsuit Against WikiLeaks and Russia for Causing Hillary to Lose 2016 Election
[image: lawsuit] The DNC has gone to insane lengths and now they have officially filed a lawsuit, blaming Russia and WikiLeaks for Hillary Clinton's loss of the 2016 election. The post DNC Just Filed a Lawsuit Against WikiLeaks and Russia for Causing Hillary to Lose 2016 Election appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
On 4/20, Opioids Will Kill Over 100 Americans As The Cannabis That Could Save Them Remains Illegal
[image: cannabis] While 4/20 celebrations take place across the country, more than 100 Americans will die from an opioid overdose that could have been prevented if they had access to cannabis. The post On 4/20, Opioids Will Kill Over 100 Americans As The Cannabis That Could Save Them Remains Illegal appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WHO ARE YOU GONNA BELIEVE, ME OR MY LYING WORDS?
Kevin Williamson has written an op-ed for *The Wall Street Journal* titled "When the Twitter Mob Came for Me." Fellow conservative pundit Noah Rothman is getting the drubbing he deserves for his response to the piece: If there is one thing the experiences of Stephens, Weiss, McArdle, and Williamson has clarified for all objective observes, it is what true courage in writing really is. The kind with personal and professional consequences. — Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) April 20, 2018 Best wisecrack so far: Shivering in the gulag, Williamson chivalrously offers his last crust of fo... more »
Trabajan en acuerdo Mercosur-EFTA
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 Mercosur y EFTA expresaron su voluntad de suscribir un acuerdo de libre comercio y ya realizaron tres rondas de negociaciones. La cuarta se llevará a cabo desde el 2 hasta el 6 de julio en Ginebra, Suiza.
TLC Chile-Uruguay se aprueba con ausencia del Frente Amplio y el PC
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 A pesar de que se esperaba el rechazo de ambas bancadas, la totalidad de sus integrantes priorizó asistir a la Marcha por la Educación mientras se realizaba la votación.
México: Senadores aprueban en comisiones el TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 El Senado aprobó en comisiones por mayoría el Tratado Integral y Progresista de Asociación Transpacífico (TPP-11) que será llevado al pleno la próxima semana para su ratificación
Lee-Chin seeks US$300m in arbitration fight over Dom Rep investment
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 A Jamaican investor served the government of the Dominican Republic with a notice of arbitration surrounding the state takeover of a recycling facility and waste-to-energy plant.
Canada hails progress on crucial autos file at NAFTA talks
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 Canadian, Mexican and U.S. ministers seeking to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have made good progress on the key question of autos, Canadian Foreign Minister said.
Nafta negotiators wrap up telecom chapter, sources say
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 Key divides still remain on autos, agriculture, dispute panels. Freeland says she'll take the time to ‘get a good deal'.
Venezuela bondholders inch toward $50 billion debt default showdown
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
20-Apr-2018 Investors holding billions of dollars in defaulted Venezuelan bonds have formed at least one bondholder committee, which could signal an eventual legal dispute similar to the dispute with Argentina after it defaulted on its sovereign debt in early 2002.
Newt Gingrich: Comey is almost a pathological liar...
*ya think?* There's something very unmanly about a guy who travels about the country whining and declaring his own superior morality. My interest in the Comey affair is at zero. I'll show some interest when he and McCabe are arrested. *And now, in desperation, the DNC is suing the Trump campaign:* The Democratic Party on Friday sued President Donald Trump's presidential campaign, the Russian government and the Wikileaks group, claiming a broad illegal conspiracy to help Trump win the 2016 election.The multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court says that "In the... more »
Alice Bag’s Punk Rock Connects Protest History To Trump Era
“I couldn’t slow down,” remembers singer, author, educator, and activist Alice Bag, reflecting on the days following her 2016 tour. “So I just started working on another record.” In 2016, she teamed up with Don Giovanni for the release of her self-titled album, “Alice Bag.” It was technically her first The post Alice Bag’s Punk Rock Connects Protest History To Trump Era appeared first on Shadowproof.
Freelance Journalists: Open Call For Submissions In May
Shadowproof is seeking pitches from journalists or writers for publication in May. The post Freelance Journalists: Open Call For Submissions In May appeared first on Shadowproof.
What Greek tragedy illuminates about James Comey
Victoria Pagán, Professor of Classics, University of Florida at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
Greek tragedies shed light into human nature's darker corners. They can also illuminate the character of former FBI chief James Comey, whose unbending adherence to principles evokes ancient themes.
Basque Separatist Group ETA Apologizes For Four Decades Of Deadly Violence
*The Guardian*:* 'We are truly sorry': Eta apologises for four decades of deadly violence* Basque separatist group bears ‘direct responsibility’ for deaths of at least 800 people in name of nationhood struggle The Basque terrorist group Eta, which killed more than 800 people during its four-decade armed campaign, has apologised for the suffering it caused and asked for the forgiveness of victims and their families as it prepares to dissolve. In a statement released on Friday morning, the group made a full and unambiguous apology for its actions, accepting that it bore “direct re... more »
Mindfulness is a religion, and it’s not Christian
Is your school, community or church pushing "mindfulness" as a non-religious activity to reduce stress and anxiety and do they also offer other religious practices? "“Mindfulness” is rooted in Buddhism and seeks to bring about a state of active, open attention on the present by which one observes his or her thoughts and feelings as if from a distance, without judging them to be good or bad. Although it is promoted as a non-spiritual practice used as a means of vanquishing stress and anxiety, it is practiced through one of several forms of Buddhist meditation, such as “Breathing Sp... more »
Another self-reflective book on the 2016 election
“With the Trump-Russia collusion theory seemingly running out of gas—and few reporters interested in pursuing the* actual *evidence of FBI abuses—along comes a new 2016 election memoir offering more conspiracy fun. A story today from the website Daily Beast reports on a new book from New York Times writer Amy Chozick, who reported on Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. It seems that Mrs. Clinton and her husband thought the Times was too tough on her, especially in its coverage of her mishandling of classified information and related untruths.” Wall St. Journal, April 20, 20... more »
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation
You probably learned about the Reformation and its myths in school or church. Dr. David Anders, a former Calvin scholar now a Catholic, says what you learned was false and many of the best Protestant scholars agree. There were many causes--many political. When you watch this video, you’ll also see why the sponsor should not put a large bouquet behind the speaker and a plastic water bottle on the podium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwpWmXClzv8
Solutions: Spontaneous Order
By James Corbett When you hear the word “order” do you automatically think of government? What if I were to tell you there’s an entirely... more »
6 Reasons to Get Out of Afghanistan
By Chris Kanthan The U.S. has been in Afghanistan for 16 years now, making it the longest war in our history, and still many Americans support the... more »
On This Day in 1914, US Military Slaughtered Kids in Colorado and JD Rockefeller Had Media Cover It Up
By John Vibes On April 19 and 20, 1914, during a miner strike in Colorado, the National Guard killed dozens of people—though the exact number... more »
Nauert Nonsense: U.S. State Dept Spox ‘Plays Dumb’ on White Helmets Funding Question
*21WIRE* | Clearly, this state department continues to struggle providing a coherent and consistent message on Syria and the White Helmets. This is yet another example.
Was Rebecca Long-Bailey trying to take Diane Abbott's crown as most useless Labour Party spokesperson?
https://youtu.be/WLAaUbSRR2c Was Rebecca Long-Bailey trying to take Diane Abbott's crown as most useless Labour Party spokesperson? She made a good attempt: content-free answers, patronising voice, highly irritating but not quite as condescending as Ms Abbott.
Male contraceptive compound stops sperm without affecting hormones
Medical Xpress: Male contraceptive compound stops sperm without affecting hormones https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-04-male-contraceptive-compound-sperm-affecting.html Advertisements
FDA Head Vows to Keep E-Cigs Away from Kids .
E-cigarettes may pose less risks than combustible tobacco, and may provide a “viable alternative,” for adults, but adult access to such products will be reined in if the number of kids using e-cigarettes continues to climb, according to FDA Commissioner … Continue reading →
First-Ever Suicide Prevention Recommendations Released
The first-ever recommendations to improve standard care for individuals at risk for suicide have been released by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Dr Mike Hogan The feasible, practical, evidence-based recommendations include screening for patients at heightened risk for … Continue reading →
Allopurinol: Extra Caution Urged in High-Risk Groups
Allopurinol-associated cutaneous adverse reactions severe enough to require hospitalization occurred three to six times as often in Asians, blacks, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders than in whites or Hispanics, and up to 12 times as often in members of the high-risk … Continue reading →
John "We Know Where Your Children Are" Bolton Meets with Russian Ambassador in Washington
According to RT, John Bolton has just had a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonev. When we last heard about John "*We Know Where Your Children Are*" Bolton, he was threatening Iran, saying that Iran would be a vassal State of USrael by the end of 2018. John is a "One Trick Pony" ever since 2001, when he was one of the primary engineers behind the 9/11 Inside Job mass murdering coup of the US government--for the purpose of destroying "seven Middle East countries in five years". This, according to General Wesley Clark. Can we speculate on what ... more »
US knew of and did not cross Moscow’s ‘red lines’ in Syria – Lavrov
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the Syrian situation, the Skripal poisoning and the possibility of Russian leader Vladimir Putin meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House during an interview in Moscow on Friday Lavrov said that Trump had proposed a meeting to Putin during the presidents’ phone […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian Army unleashes utter hell on ISIS in south Damascus with airstrikes, rocket artillery and tank fire
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Video footage (below) has been released by Hezbollah-linked media showing the Syrian Army and allied groups – backed up by Russian airstrikes – unleashing an all-out assault against Islamic State forces in southern Damascus. In the footage, Syrian pro-government can be seen using main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, rocket […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-led strikes on Syria didn’t help build peace – UN envoy
The US, the UK, and France fired over 100 missiles at targets inside of Syria in a response to an alleged chemical attack in the city, which they rushed to blame on Damascus. The US, British and French strikes against Syria did not contribute to the settlement process, UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIL’s 3 year reign in southern Damascus ends after one night of strikes by Syrian, Russian forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIL) ruled over most of southern Damascus for over three years; however, their reign would come to an abrupt end, today, after they were forced to endure a night of nonstop strikes from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Russian Aerospace Forces. Backed by their Palestinian and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jaysh al-Islam’s ‘Prison of Repentance’ uncovered in Douma (video)
The militant group Jaysh al-Islam’s notorious Al-Tawba ‘Prison of Repentance’ was fortified with high barracks and linked with a number of underground tunnels, footage filmed in Douma on Thursday apparently reveals. The prison was reportedly used by Jaish al-Islam as the headquarters for its leaders as well as a place for interrogation and torture. Fighters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army pounds ISIL’s positions in south Damascus (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched an offensive on reported so-called Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS, ISIL) positions south of Damascus on Thursday, footage filmed in the al-Hajar al-Aswad district reveals. The bombardment comes following a failed round of negotiations with the militants which resulted in a 48-hour ultimatum. Footage […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces launch ballistic missile at Saudi military airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – The Houthi forces fired another ballistic missile into Saudi Arabia this week, targeting a military airport in the Kingdom’s southern province of Jizan. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired a Badr-1 ballistic missile at the Jizan Military Airport near the Yemeni border […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army Secures Damascus South: US Still Paying Fraud NGO White Helmets
*First the reports regarding the locale south of Damascus* *LA Times* *Syrian state TV broadcast images of the government assault targeting an arc of four militant-held areas ringing Damascus' southern flank, including the Yarkmouk camp, once home to the world's largest Palestinian refugee community.By Thursday, a deal giving the militants safe passage had broken down before Islamic State's refusal to leave, activists said.Syrian and Russian warplanes were soon crisscrossing Damascus' skies on their way to bomb the rebel-held territories. They were joined by the pounding of... more »
North and South Korean Leaders Now Have A Hotline To Communicate To Each Other
*The Guardian:* *Pyongyang calling: North and South Korean leaders get hotline as stage set for summit* Officials prepare for greeting on live TV between Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in, the first such event in more than a decade A hotline between the leaders of North and South Korea went live on Friday, a week before they are due to hold a historic summit on the border that has separated their countries for more than six decades. As preparations for the meeting gathered pace, South Korean media reported that the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and the South Korean president, Moon Jae-i... more »
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - April 20, 2018
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Are Michigan Lawmakers Marking Immigrants’ Licenses with Yellow Stars?
Memes suggesting Michigan lawmakers wanted to place a yellow star on immigrants' licenses were conflated a withdrawn proposal.
Why Did FBI-DOJ Give Comey Special Treatment for $2 Million Book Deal?
[image: why-did-fbi-doj-give-comey-special-treatment-for-2-million-book-deal] Judicial Watch filed suit against the Justice Department for documents related to James Comey's new book, as holdovers from the Obama administration at the DOJ and FBI continue to thwart the Trump administration and members of Congress who are attempting to drain the swamp.
Another Referral for Criminal Investigation of McCabe
[image: another-referral-for-criminal-investigation-of-mccabe] On Thursday — one day after almost a dozen GOP House members sent a referral for criminal investigation of former FBI Director James Comey, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Hillary Clinton, and others — the DOJ’s Office of Inspector General sent its own criminal referral to the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington naming McCabe.
Judicial Appointments
[image: judicial-appointments] There are approximately 150 federal district and appeals court vacancies in the nation, and they aren't being filled very quickly.
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