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Syria And Russia Claim They Recovered Two U.S. Cruise Missiles That Did Not Explode In Last Weeks Missile Strikes
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Zero Hedge*: *Russia Claims It Captured Trump's "Nice And New And Smart" Missiles After Syrian Strike* Two of President Trump’s “nice and new and smart” cruise missiles were recovered non-detonated by the Syrian Armed Forces on April 14, one day after the US, the UK and France fired more than 100 rockets into Syria according to the Russian TASS new agency. The U.S.-led missile strike targeted what they assumed were Syrian chemical weapon facilities in response to the April 07 gas attack in the Syrian city of Douma. And now the reverse engineering of ... more »
Palestine to seek UN protection, calls for investigation into ‘Israeli crimes’ in Gaza
Washington cheers on the Jewish state as it shoots down demonstrators, crickets from human rights inspectors More The post Palestine to seek UN protection, calls for investigation into ‘Israeli crimes’ in Gaza appeared first on The Duran.
Diffuse Cauda Equina Nerve Root Enhancement
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Chris Hadfield: The astronaut’s guide to flat Earth theory.
Chris Hadfield: The astronaut’s guide to flat Earth theory | Big Think http://bigthink.com/videos/chris-hadfield-chris-hadfield-the-astronauts-guide-to-flat-earth-theory
One Of Dance Music’s Greatest Military Tributes
*Task & Purpose:* *Before He Died, Avicii Gave Us One Of Dance Music’s Greatest Military Tributes * *DJ and recording artist Avicci died on Friday in Muscat, Oman, of undetermined causes, Variety reported today.* EDM is not a musical style typically associated with patriotic themes, which tend to be more the province of country artists and metal bands. But with the video for “Hey Brother,” released in 2013, the Swedish-born musician, born Tim Bergling, gave us an unexpectedly moving tribute to the U.S. armed forces. Bathed in gauzy light, the video depicts a Mayberry vision of Am... more »
Can Factoring Large Prime Multiples Be Attacked By Precompute & Store? – Nope.
Can you pre-compute enough prime products to make a Rainbow Table attack on RSA type encryption? Continue reading →
World’s Oldest Person Dies in Japan at Age of 117
Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital in the town of Kikai in southern Japan.
Picture Of The Day
Residents walk through the ruins of their houses in the Islamic city of Marawi, Philippines. REUTERS/Erik De Castro *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Returning to Marawi after Islamic State* (Reuters).
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Serenity”
Liquid Mind, “Serenity” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq4qmtVVIM
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Galaxies don't normally look like this. NGC 6745 actually shows the results of two galaxies that have been colliding for only hundreds of millions of years. Just off the above digitally sharpened photograph to the lower right is the smaller galaxy, moving away. The larger galaxy, pictured above, used to be a spiral galaxy but now is damaged and appears peculiar. Gravity has distorted the shapes of the galaxies. *Click image for larger size.* Although it is likely that no stars in the two galaxies directly collided, the gas, dust, and ambient magnetic fields do interact directly. In ...more »
"One Big Road..."
“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you're riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake up and live!” - Bob Marley
Why America Just Got Serious about Sanctioning Russia
*Sergey Aleksashenko* *Security, Americas* [image: United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on a chemical weapons watchdog report that concluded a nerve agent was used in the attempted murder of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton] The last eight weeks have undoubtedly highlighted the foundation on which America’s Russia policy will be built. Like any other restriction, sanctions cause discomfort. If the restriction is mild... more »
The United States, Russia and the 'No Cost' Paradigm
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Eurasia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo] Washington think tanks can churn out studies about Russia, but the rationale behind them usually lack deep, strong roots sunk into the American public. Dan Drezner, who has a blog at the *Washington Post*, is correct to caution the foreign policy commentariat from not overblowing comparisons between the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and current... more »
Did Russia's Diesel Submarines Really Hunt Down a British Nuclear Sub?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* Could this be true or just some Russian fake news? Russian diesel subs chased a British nuclear sub off the Syrian coast, according to British media. The incident reportedly involved one or two Russian Kilo-class diesel-powered submarines, which have been dubbed the "Black Hole" by Western navies because they are remarkably quiet. Their prey was a British Astute-class nuclear attack submarine. "Two Russian frigates and an anti-submarine aircraft are also thought to have been searching for the British boat as it maneuvered to put its Tomah... more »
LRASM: The Navy's Game Changer Missile Russia and China Should Fear?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, North America* Or a waste of time? We break it down. On October 11, 1967, the Israeli destroyer *Eilat *was sunk by three P15 cruise missiles fired by two dinky sixty-one-ton patrol boats of the Syrian Navy firing from nearly twenty miles away. The realization dawned on navies across the world that long-range “over-the-horizon” missiles had replaced the gun, torpedo and aerial bomb as the preeminent antiship weapon in naval warfare. German air-launched antiship missiles had already scored some notable successes during World War II, but now it was cl... more »
The 5 Most Dangerous Guns (for the Shooter) on the Planet
*Charlie Gao* *Security, North America* These handguns aren't exactly safe. Here's why. Almost every gun is designed to be safe as possible for the shooter. Countless mechanisms have been designed to facilitate this and prevent the gun from firing when the shooter does not intend it to. However, in some guns, these safeties simply do not work, due to poor or thoughtless design. Other guns might fire when the trigger is pulled but could be dangerous due to parts or gasses being expelled rapidly towards the shooter. Here are the some of the most dangerous guns for the shooter. *T... more »
Drone Shot Down Near Saudi Royal Palace Sparks Coup Fears
*Reuters:* *Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace* DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighborhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest. The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by the official Saudi News Agency (SPA), said a security screening point noticed the flying of a small unauthorized recreational drone at 7:50 p.m. local time (1650 GMT), leading security forces to deal with it accord... more »
Chet Raymo, “Not Known, Because Not Looked For”; T. S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”
*“Not Known, Because Not Looked For”* by Chet Raymo "Tony shared with us these well-known lines of T. S. Eliot (“Little Gidding”*): "We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time." "It is not quite what Eliot is up to, but I was reminded of some lines of Pascal that I shared here several years ago: “Scientific learning is composed of two opposites which nonetheless meet each other. The first is the natural ignorance that is man's lot at birth. The second is represented by... more »
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No Coronation For Mitt Romney This Weekend-- Remember "Dishonesty Is Donald Trump's Hallmark"
Going into the Utah Republican convention of Saturday, Romney had already qualified for the GOP primary ballot through signatures, Most political insiders were positive he would get the 60% needed to avoid a primary. Not quite. He didn't even come in first! State Rep Mike Kennedy, a Republican from Alpine who has served in the Legislature since 2013 edged him forcing a June 26 primary. The *Boston Globe*, Romney's hometown paper, reported that Romney "has worked to keep the focus on state issues rather than his history of well-documented feuds with Trump, whom he called a 'con-ma... more »
Trump On Kasich: "Digusting"
According to Harry Enten Trump is adored by the Republican base and their adoration is increasing. His job approval rating among Republicans is 85%. Trump, in fact, has a higher approval rating among Republicans than Obama did among Democrats just before the 2012 New Hampshire primary. "That's probably "why there aren't any potential challengers being named who really have too much of a future in the Republican Party. The biggest name is Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Kasich could potentially make some hay in New Hampshire, though there's no reason right now to think he could actually thr... more »
"How Wikipedia Lies: 9/11 - Dick Cheney Admits Flight 93 Was Shot Down"
*"How Wikipedia Lies: * *9/11 - Dick Cheney Admits Flight 93 Was Shot Down"* by Eric Zuesse Did you know that Vice President Dick Cheney admitted that on 11 September 2001 he, as President George W. Bush’s brief stand-in during the 9/11 attacks that hit the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, issued an order (and it was carried out) to shoot down United Airlines Flight 93 while it was in the air near Pittsburgh? If what he said at the time was true, then the standard ‘historical’ account of the plane’s having been brought down as a result of action by the passengers, would be conc... more »
Tweets For Today
#Yerevan #today #Armenia 🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲 #protest pic.twitter.com/wa5WpFeUeD — Areg Hovhannisyan (@ar_hovhannisyan) April 21, 2018 #UPDATE Iran is ready to "vigorously" resume nuclear enrichment if the US ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, and further "drastic measures" are being considered in response to a US exit, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warns — AFP news agency (@AFP) April 22, 2018 pic.twitter.com/FTNn7AxfU7 — AFP news agency (@AFP) April 22, 2018 Underlining alliance, Venezuela's Maduro visits new Cuban leader https://t.co/MuWKpKI06y — Reuters Top News (@Reute... more »
Alternative to political process in Syria is ‘very dangerous’ – UN Special Envoy to Syria
UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hussein Jaber Ansari in Tehran on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in Syria. Ansari stated that a common objective for all parties was to “ensure the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of Syria, and to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kahlil Gibran, “The Prophet: On Freedom”
*“Freedom”* "And an orator said, “Speak to us of Freedom.” And he (the prophet) answered: At the city gate and by your fireside I have seen you prostrate yourself and worship your own freedom, Even as slaves humble themselves before a tyrant and praise him though he slays them. Aye, in the grove of the temple and in the shadow of the citadel I have seen the freest among you wear their freedom as a yoke and a handcuff. And my heart bled within me; for you can only be free when even the desire of seeking freedom becomes a harness to you, and when you cease to speak of freedom as a goal... more »
"Never More Frightening..."
"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right." ~ Laurens van der Post
X22 Report, ““Cornered, No Way Out, The Trump Card Is About To Be Played”
X22 Report, “Cornered, No Way Out, The Trump Card Is About To Be Played” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhycR0Q8N2w *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The Fed Just Did It Again, Recession Is Right Around The Corner” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHmyTF_r_DQ
U.S. Admiral: Only 'War' Could Stop China From Controlling South China Sea (Update)
Chinese amphibious transport dock Changbai Shan fires its close-in weapons system at simulated air targets during a maritime training exercise in the South China Sea, April 18, 2018. Liu Jian/China Military Online *Newsweek:** Only 'War' Could Stop China From Controlling South China Sea, U.S. Military Commander Says* The head of U.S. Fleet Forces Command told lawmakers that China has become powerful enough to enforce its vast territorial claims across the disputed South China Sea and only an armed conflict would be able to stop this. Navy Admiral Philip S. Davidson, who has been n... more »
China Is Bringing Its Drone And Aircraft Carrier Programs Together
*Type 003* This display at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution (China's official military museum) in 2016 shows a nuclear-powered carrier with stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicles. Oedo Soldier *Popular Science:* *China is building drone planes for its aircraft carriers* They're robotics wingmen for China's carrier pilots. The Chinese military is bringing its drone and aircraft carrier programs together, pulling unmanned aerial systems onto carriers as robotic wingmen for pilots. Shi Wen, the chief engineer of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CA... more »
Cairo's Sherifeen street after renovation [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Cairo's Sherifeen street after renovation] Downtown Cairo's Sherifeen street after renovation.
Cairo's Sherifeen street after renovation [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Cairo's Sherifeen street after renovation] Downtown Cairo's Sherifeen street after renovation.
A Downtown Cairo building after renovation [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Downtown Cairo building after renovation] A Downtown Cairo building after renovation.
A Downtown Cairo building after renovation [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Downtown Cairo building after renovation] The three floors above the old renovated building were added illegally as usual making it look ugly
China Carries Out Aircraft Carrier Drills In The Pacific For The First Time As Taiwan Tensions Rise
*Japan Times:* *In first, Chinese aircraft carrier performs drills in Pacific, Japanese Defense Ministry says* The Defense Ministry in Tokyo confirmed Saturday that for the first time China has conducted a drill in the Pacific with its sole operating aircraft carrier. The ministry said it had detected several apparent fighter jets being launched from the Liaoning, which was sailing eastward with six other Chinese Navy vessels some 350 km (over 200 miles) south of Japan’s westernmost island of Yonaguni, in Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday morning. On Saturday, the carrier and its esc... more »
Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to the White House. Again.
Let's be best friends. You can even come for a sleep over. Courtesy of Reuters: *U.S. President Donald Trump invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the United States during a phone call, and said he would be glad to see Putin in the White House, RIA Novosti reported on Friday, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.* *The news agency quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying Trump returned to the subject of an invitation a couple of times during a call last month and that Russia was now expecting Trump to formalize the invitation. * *“We proceed from the fact that... more »
The Bush family and Columbus, Ohio
Most of us around Columbus, OH, know about the Bush connection--George H.W. Bush's grandfather Samuel Prescott Bush, was president of Buckeye Steel and built his mansion in Marble Cliff which is now part of Prescott Place luxury condominiums. We admire it during Lent when we go the the fish fry at Our Lady of Victory. His son Prescott (the senator and father of HW) lived here too and attended Douglas School before going east to a private school. I had forgotten that Barbara Bush's grandfather James E. Robinson was an Ohio Supreme Court justice and lived in Columbus and got his law... more »
Iran Vows That Its Nuclear Program Will Be Revived If President Trump Scraps Nuclear Deal
*Daily Mail:* *Iran warns of 'expected and unexpected' moves if Trump pulls out of nuclear deal* * President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday Iran is 'fully prepared for actions' if the U.S. pulls out of the nuclear deal * The U.S. and five other world powers agreed tot he deal with the goal of curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions * President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to leave the deal * He warned the U.K., France and Germany in January he wouldn't waive sanctions come May 12 if they don't work to fix the deal's problems Iran's atomic age... more »
The Truth Behind the Bombardment of Syria
*Oops-- might not be a chemical facility after all* *-by Reese Erlich* In 1998, al Qaeda killed 224 people when it attacked U.S. embassies in east Africa. In retaliation, President Bill Clinton ordered a missile strike against what he described as an al Qaeda nerve gas factory in Sudan. For years, he insisted that the attack had dealt a tough blow against terrorists. Turns out the chemical weapons factory was a pharmaceutical plant. Journalists who arrived at the scene in protective clothing expected nerve gas fallout. They found aspirin scattered among the wreckage instead. Now i... more »
Military map of southern Syria – April 2018
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 A.M.) – The month of April has been relatively successful for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), as they managed to take control of the East Ghouta, east Qalamoun, and much of southern Damascus over the course of three weeks. Starting with the East Ghouta, the Syrian Army was able to finally get […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi police down drone near royal palace amid reports of gunfire in Riyadh
The Saudi police shot down a toy drone which had been flying over the Al Khuzama neighborhood in the country’s capital of Riyadh, where the royal palace is located, local media reported on Saturday. The authorities are currently investigating into the circumstances which have lead to the drone flying near in the royal palace area, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian jets hammer ISIS terrorists as Syrian Army troops attempt to advance in southern Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces are heavily bombarding the southern districts of Damascus, tonight, targeting several areas under the control of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists that refused to surrender their positions to the Syrian military. According to an Al-Masdar field correspondent in Damascus, the Russian Aerospace Forces are specifically targeting the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chemical substance of hexamine found in Douma laboratory – Russian MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – Russian broadcaster VGTRK released video on Friday showing an alleged chemical laboratory in Douma, suspected of belonging to militant group Jaish al-Islam. According to Russian Defence Ministry’s military expert on radiation, chemical, and biological protection, Alexander Rodionov, “the specialists from radiation, chemical and biological protection’s corpses conducted extra examination in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia: IS militant killed in FSB raid in Stavropol
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 P.M.) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) released footage of the aftermath of a raid for a member of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in Stavropol on Saturday. The militant was allegedly plotting to carry out attacks on the city. The militant was fatally wounded during the raid. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army continues offensive against IS targets in southern Damascus (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued its offensive against militants of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS, ISIL) in southern Damascus, Friday, according to media reports. Footage shows government forces launching shell and rocket fire against militant targets in and around Yarmouk. The fighting has taken place around the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
OPCW confirms visit to site of alleged chemical attack in Syria
The OPCW confirmed that a team visited the site in Douma where an alleged chemical attack took place. The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concerns about the watchdog’s plans to visit fewer sites and speak to fewer witnesses. On Saturday the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) confirmed on Twitter that its fact-finding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Commentaries And Analysis On North Korea's Announcement That They Have Suspended Their Missile And Nuclear Tests
*Abraham Denmark, The Hill:* *Hope and skepticism as America readies summit with North Korea* CIA director Mike Pompeo’s reported secret visit to Pyongyang has raised expectations that President Trump and Kim Jong Un may actually meet in the coming months. While a summit between the two sitting leaders of the United States and North Korea would be historically unprecedented, many of the issues they will be discussing are actually well-worn territory. This has created a remarkable situation in which hope for a summit has bloomed, while there remains deep skepticism that any agreeme... more »
A THEORY ABOUT THAT JACK JOHNSON TWEET
Out of nowhere, the president tweeted this today: Sylvester Stallone called me with the story of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson. His trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial. Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2018 Jack Johnson was the first black man to be world heavyweight boxing champion. His fights against white boxers led to deadly riots. He had relationships with a number of white women, several of whom he marri... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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That gets it said
Last Wednesday I posted about the virulent hatred spewed out by Fresno University Associate Professor Randa Jarrar. That post went viral, and has been viewed thousands of times. Now, my friend Lawdog has provided his opinion of the waste of oxygen that is Professor Jarrar. He does so in his own inimitable way, of course - for instance: ... any private person thinking of not donating money to the idiot institution who thought it was a Good Idea to not only hire this purulent pismire, but to give her tenure, that private person is on the side of all that is Good and Decent on this... more »
Reaction To North Korea's Announcement That They Are Suspending All Missile And Nuclear Tests
*BBC*:* North Korea missile and nuclear test halt hailed* North Korea's announcement that it is halting nuclear and missile tests has received a broad international welcome. Leader Kim Jong-un said further tests were not needed, as the North had demonstrated it had nuclear weapons. Donald Trump described the move as "good news" for the world, and South Korea said it was meaningful progress. The EU said it was "positive", but called for complete denuclearisation. North Korea is preparing for historic summits with South Korea and the US. Early on Saturday Kim Jong-un said: "From 21... more »
North Korea To Suspend Nuclear And Missile Tests. Will Shut Down Atomic Test Site (Updated)
*Yonhap News Asia:* *N.K. decides to suspend nuclear, missile tests, shut down atomic test site * SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will suspend nuclear and missile tests and shut down its atomic test site, its state media said Saturday, in a surprise announcement that could give momentum to its upcoming summits with South Korea and the United States. The announcement came amid a diplomatic push to denuclearize North Korea, the main agenda for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's planned meetings with his counterparts from the South and the U.S. "We will discontinue nuclear te... more »
DNC Lawsuit Against Trump, WikiLeaks, Russia Is a Desperate Cry for Attention
[image: dnc-lawsuit-against-trump-wikileaks-russia-is-a-desperate-cry-for-attention] As the myriad Trump/Russia collusion investigations continue to come up empty, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) — which started the ball rolling by helping the Clinton campaign in financing the spurious Trump “dossier” — filed a lawsuit Friday against the Trump campaign, WikiLeaks, and Russia, claiming they colluded to disrupt the 2016 presidential election.
Russia Exposes British Lies on Skripal, but Trail Leads to US
[image: undefined] The sensational case of the poisoning of the ex-MI6 agent and former Russian military intelligence colonel Sergei Skripal on March 4 in Salisbury, in the UK, is becoming more and more curious. Under a blinding spotlight from Moscow, the British allegation regarding a Russian hand in the poisoning of Skripal is getting exposed. An engrossing plot in big-power politics is also unfolding. There is stuff here for a Le Carre novel. Are we witnessing a replay of the false flag Gulf of Tonkin attack of August 1964, the imaginary “incident” concocted by the US military t... more »
Jeju Island: Peace in Sea Camp
Aloha, We Hawaii activists are raising money to send Pua’ena Ahn, a young Native Hawaiian activist, to attend “Peace for the Sea Camp,” which takes place on a different militarized island each year. Here is the link to the gofundme site: https://www.gofundme.com/send-puaena-and-ned-to-jeju-island “Peace for the Sea Camp” is a chance for Asia-Pacific millennials to organize in solidarity for trans-Pacific peace. This year, the island will be the infamously beautiful island of Jeju, in South Korea, site of terrible environmental and cultural destruction due to construction of a st... more »
Actor Verne Troyer from ‘Austin Powers’ Films Dead at 49
Troyer became a celebrity and pop-culture phenomenon after starring alongside Mike Myers as "Mini-Me," the clone and sidekick of villain Dr. Evil, in two of the three "Austin Powers" films.
Plutocracy II: Solidarity Forever
Plutocracy II - Solidarity Forever from Scott N on Vimeo. Income inequality is a hot topic but it's also a stark reality that has plagued the country for hundreds of years. That sad history foreshadows what many are still grappling with today. The feature-length documentary *Plutocracy II: Solidarity Forever* is a studious and well-produced portrayal of America's long-standing clashes between the working-class and the industrial beast. The film, which is the second part of an ongoing historical series, covers the seminal labor-related events which occurred between the late 1800's ... more »
Works As Advertised – Just Not Well
I bought a propane to Lindal fitting adapter. It works as you would expect, as claimed, and it isn't worth buying. Continue reading →
Colin Kaepernick wins Amnesty International's most prestige award.
Courtesy of Time Magazine: *Colin Kaepernick may not have a job on the football field, but much of the world is still cheering for him. * *Amnesty International, the global human rights organization, gave Kaepernick its highest honor — the 2018 Ambassador of Conscience Award — in Amsterdam on Saturday. Past winners of the award, which “celebrates individuals and groups who speak out for justice,” include former South Africa president Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, the education activist from Pakistan who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban, and rock group U2. * ... more »
#89 in Holistic Doctor Series Shot 5 Times In Front of Family (World Famous Healer)
It appears as if holistic healers are being found dead or assassinated around the world now. With this new death, this makes 89 in the series. You can read about them all here. These deaths have all happened in well under 3 years. Our heart goes out to family and loved ones, some of whom witnessed this
Back Roads
There is a lot to recommend about Death Valley. One of the great myths of the place is that there is no water. There is a LOT of water in Death Valley. Some of it is to be found in hidden oasis locations. Such a place is Darwin Falls. This isn't all that far from where I saw a couple of B-52's flying nap of the earth a week or so ago. If you're going to visit the Panamint Range in Death Valley, a stop at Darwin Falls is a must. 36.32776, -117.51466 There is an established trail to the falls and it's not a difficult hike. If you arrive early in the morning you will likely see deer... more »
Did the West just lose World War 3 by forfeit?
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. More The post Did the West just lose World War 3 by forfeit? appeared first on The Duran.
In the North Korea matter, Russia has cause to claim credit
While the ramped-up rhetoric of US President Trump had its part, Russians can credit their government's calmer approach at least as vital in bringing Kim to the negotiating table More The post In the North Korea matter, Russia has cause to claim credit appeared first on The Duran.
He's gonna need a lot of coffee ...
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Accidental FOIA Reveals Mind Control Documents; Here’s Further Evidence This Technology Exists
By Aaron Kesel Journalist Curtis Waltman filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Washington State Fusion Center (which is partnered with Department of Homeland Security) to...more »
Why Was Half The B-2 Fleet Flying With Multiple KC-10 Tankers Over Minnepolis Thursday Evening?
As many as 10 B-2s may have gathered for an exercise over Minneapolis on April 19. (Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/U.S. Air National Guard) *Defense News:* *Half the B-2 fleet was flying above Minneapolis, and here’s why* WASHINGTON — Strange reports of up to 10 B-2 stealth bombers flying above Minneapolis started circulating on social media Thursday evening. Tail spotters posted numerous photos on Facebook, not only of B-2s but of KC-10 tankers in the area. Meanwhile, aviation geeks on Twitter began debating what could have prompted perhaps half the inventory of the U.S. Air Force’s most ... more »
Jacinda Ardern wears Māori cloak to Buckingham Palace
New Zealand leader in Kahu huruhuru praised as proud moment for female leaders and Māori worldwide New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has caused a stir with a striking image of her walking the halls of Buckingham Palace swathed in a traditional Māori cloak during this week’s Commonwealth heads of government meeting. The prime minister wore a Kahu huruhuru; a Māori cloak adorned with feathers and bestowed on chiefs and dignitaries to convey prestige, respect and power, said Mark Sykes, guardian of Māori special collections at Te Papa, the national museum of New Zealand. Syke... more »
Russia Has Zero Bullion in US, “No one can lay hands on our gold”
*RT* | "We do not have a gold reserve in the US, we have only Forex (foreign exchange) reserves abroad. No one can lay hands on our gold."
Beware of Unrealistic Goals for North Korea Diplomacy
*The American Conservative* | Will anything good come from the Trump and Kim summit?
10 Common Food Ingredients That Are Poisoning The World
Mass food production almost always undercuts the health of the consumer if it means increasing margins.
The Creator Writings: Time To Play
Lately, it has been all work, work, work.
Global Weather Modification Programs Causing Climate Chaos and Environmental Catastrophe
Global climate engineering encompasses many different aspects and processes.
FDA Approves Use of Marijuana Derived CBD Drug for Epilepsy on Eve of 4-20
An FDA advisory committee made the recommendation for approval of Epidiolex – the first marijuana-derived drug to get such a green light.
Ex Chief Adviser For The UN’s Child Labour Program Arrested For Pedophilia
Sadly, the 311 victims are only those who were brave enough to come forward to report the abuse.
Real Food Is a Potent Ally Against Depression
Your diet is a foundational aspect that must not be overlooked.
A Way--Albeit A Weak Way-- Of Looking At The Midterms
Inside-the-Beltway, there are just a few people who create the conventional wisdom that the electoral experts in the two parties base their decisions on. One is David Wasserman of the *Cook Report*. When it comes to House races, his wisdom is an infinite feedback loop with the DCCC and the NRCC. Friday he published his latest analysis of the upcoming wave. Always petrified to go out on any limbs or offending anyone he wrote that "Multiple indicators including generic ballot polls, President Trump's approval ratings and recent special election results, point to midterm danger for R... more »
US Govt Accidentally Releases File Detailing Electromagnetic Weapon for ‘Remote Mind Control’
[image: mind control] Recently released documents from a U.S. government counterterrorism center detailed research into weapons that can be used for remote mind control. The post US Govt Accidentally Releases File Detailing Electromagnetic Weapon for ‘Remote Mind Control’ appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Army Wants Soldiers to 3D Print A.I. Robot Squid in Future Missions
By Nicholas West While most of the news over the last several years has been about the ramp-up of drone use across the planet in... more »
Chine Moves To Regulate Its Internet Even More
*Reuters*:* China's Xi says internet control key to stability* SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China must strengthen its grip on the internet to ensure broader social and economic goals are met, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday citing comments from President Xi Jinping, underlining a hardening attitude towards online content. Under Xi's rule China has increasingly tightened its grip on the internet, concerned about losing influence and control over a younger generation who are driving a diverse and vibrant online culture from livestreaming to blogs. "Without web security there's... more »
The “Environmentalists” Have Indeed Gone Mad and Probably Will Continue to Do So
Tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day 2018. It may be useful to recall the gross inaccuracy of the predictions made on the first Earth Day in 1970, and to wonder how the predictions of environmental doom in 2018 will stand up 48 years from now. In 1970 the primary emphasis was on the risks posed […]
BOSTON MARATHON BOMB - FAKE
*Martin Richard* The *Boston Globe*'s *Kevin Cullen *wrote about the *Boston Marathon *attack of 2013. Cullen wrote that *Bill Richard *took part in the marathon. Cullen wrote that Bill Richard's eight-year-old son *Martin Richard* hugged his dad after he crossed the finish line. Cullen wrote that Martin then went back to the sidewalk and then the bomb went off. Cullen wrote that Martin was killed. According to WEEI (sports radio station), Bill Richard did not run the Marathon in 2013. *Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen fabricates details of Marathon* *THE BOSTON BOMBING TR... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army ejects ISIS from key location in southern Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – Amid heavy firefights in southern Damascus, the Syrian Army has just very recently scored a key advance against Islamic State forces. According to military-affiliated sources, the Syrian Army ejected ISIS militants from the Az-Zeen Street – a heavily fortified road route that connects key residential areas between the districts of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian Army lays claim to dozens of US-built TOW missiles hidden in cave in east Qalamoun
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 P.M.) – Amid an ongoing clean up operation in Syria’s eastern Qalamoun region following the surrender of local rebel groups, the Syrian Army has discovered a large cache of US-built TOW anti-tank missiles. According to reports (somewhat backed up by video evidence show below) government forces seized dozens of TOW missiles as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: ISIS suffers massive losses in southern Damascus as Syrian Army muscles its way forward – details
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:59 P.M.) – Islamic State forces operating in southern Damascus have suffered massive losses since the Syrian Army commenced its ground offensive two days ago. According to sources, the terrorist group has lost at least 100 fighters killed in action – among them two emirs and five field commanders – over the last […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces officially conclude east Qalamoun offensive, redeploy to pressing front – details
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:37 P.M.) – The Syrian Army’s elite Tiger Forces Division has officially concluded its operation in Syria’s eastern Qalamoun region and is now relocating towards a new and rather pressed front. According to Al-Masdar News sources, the seasoned division is being redeployed to southern Damascus to lead other Syrian Army formations – including […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Huge massacre burial site discovered in Syria’s Raqqa containing many hundreds of fallen soldiers, civilians
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – A huge massacre burial site containing many hundreds of bodies of fallen Syrian Army soldiers and civilians has been unearthed inside Syria’s northern city of Raqqa. The discovery, made by Raqqa’s local council, is located at the Ar-Rasheed Football Stadium in the city center. According to preliminary reports, the remains […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Leading military commander of Qalamoun-based rebel group joins Syrian Army to fight ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:05 P.M.) – A leading military commander of the Ahmad Abdo Martyrs Brigade (Free Syrian Army affiliate) has defected to government forces following the rebel group’s surrender in eastern Qalamoun. The commander in question is Ali al-Sheikh. His defection has been mimicked by dozens of other fighters and NCO-rank field leaders belonging to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian Army seizes an entire brigade of tanks and other armored vehicles from rebels in east Qalamoun – details
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – Following the complete capitulation of rebel forces in Syria’s eastern Qalamoun region, the Syrian Army has come into possession of an entire brigade worth of main battle tanks and other armored vehicles. Virtually all of the captured armor comes from the Brigade 559 base which was taken over by militant […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jeff Sessions warns the White House that if Trump fires Rod Rosenstein he might have to quit as well.
Courtesy of WaPo: *Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently told the White House he might have to leave his job if President Trump fired his deputy, Rod J. Rosenstein, who oversees the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the exchange. * *Sessions made his position known in a phone call to White House counsel Donald McGahn last weekend, as Trump’s fury at Rosenstein peaked after the deputy attorney general approved the FBI’s raid April 9 on the president’s personal attorney Michael Cohen.* *Sessions’s message to the White ... more »
BBC One (Monday to Friday): A Brexit Survey
As I said in the previous post, it's us who claim that the BBC is biased *against* Brexit who have the evidence. And here's some more... ****** Using TV Eyes, I've tracked every mention of Brexit on BBC One over the past week (Monday-Friday). As TV Eyes uses the London version of BBC One, the following includes BBC London news programmes too. 65 results came up. And here's what BBC One has been up to... ****** *Monday* began (overnight) with two reports on a campaign by anti-Brexit campaigners to have a second referendum. And then came a *Hardtalk *interview with an anti-Br... more »
The BBC's Brexit coverage
This week's *Feedback* dwelt, for the most part, on the BBC's Brexit coverage. A full transcript will be posted below (allowing you, as ever, to digest it at your leisure). What struck me as being interesting about it was that both Roger Bolton and Nick Robinson made plain their belief that the recent surge of complaints of "pro-Brexit bias" are the result of a concerted online campaign. And they are right about that. (Lord Adonis is, of course, a key player.) It's an interesting phenomenon, and something I've noticed too. Gone are the days when random people sent in moans to ... more »
Transcript of BBC Radio 4, Feedback, 20 April 2018
Gavin Allen (not Max Headroom) *(Transcript....with many, many thanks to Andrew. I do like it when other people do transcriptions!)* *ROGER BOLTON*: Hello is the BBC the *(montage of voices)* Brexit, Brexit, Brexit, Brexit Broadcasting Corporation? We’re devoting most of this last programme of the present run to your criticisms of the BBC's Brexit coverage. And respond to them we have a veritable galaxy of the Corporation's frontline journalists and executives. *NICK ROBINSON*: I'm Nick Robinson presenter of the *Today* programme and formerly political editor of the BBC. *GAVIN A... more »
Are The US And China Headed For War Over Taiwan?
Chinese President Xi. Xinhua *Wang Xiangwei, SCMP:* *Are the US and China headed for war over Taiwan?* As Beijing and Washington position themselves for a trade war, Trump should beware playing the Taiwan card – or he may find his actions lead to a real war. Are the Chinese mainland and Taiwan headed down an inevitable path to war – one that is likely to see the United States join the fray? This slow-burning question came to the fore again last week when the mainland launched live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday amid fiery rhetoric from Chinese state media. On Thursd... more »
Doctor Death from Damascus?
[image: undefined] Butcher of Damascus. Gasser of children. Baby Killer of Syria. Tool of Moscow. Cruel despot. Monster. These are all names the western media and politicians routinely heap on Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad. He has now become the top Mideast villain, the man we love to hate. As a veteran Mideast watcher, I find all this hard to swallow. Compared to other brutal Mideast leaders, Assad is pretty weak tea. The US/British propaganda effort to paint Assad in blackest colors is having a difficult time. Mideast leaders who toe the US line and make nice to Israel are... more »
April 21:Forgive me again....
...for starting with my local newspaper chain, the Brunswick News. It's so intellectually and morally corrupt it screams for attention. It also is a prime example of what's wrong with almost the whole news industry. What's its most important story in the whole world today? Well, it's about a man who creates fake explosions for TV and movies. Wow! Read all about it. It also has an indignant editorial that our government paid a company to open a head office in this city. That is wrong, of course. As the editor says, we need that money for public services. But what do the editors think ... more »
Thousands of People in Only One State have Been in Jail for Over a YEAR and Never Proven Guilty
By Jack Burns Nearly half a million Americans are currently being held in jail while they are denied their constitutional right to a speedy trial. The... more »
Trump Says He Doesn’t Think Personal Lawyer Will ‘Flip’
President Donald Trump said that he doesn't expect Michael Cohen, his longtime personal lawyer and fixer, to "flip" as the government investigates Cohen's business dealings.
The Taliban Control The Military Situation In Afghanistan's Helmand Province
*Long War Journal*:* In Helmand, Taliban Dominates Security Situation* Since US forces withdrew of the bulk of its “surge” forces in 2014 and turned over security to Afghanistan’s military and police, the security situation has rapidly deteriorated in Helmand province, according to information compiled by FDD’s Long War Journal. That data is confirmed by Resolute Support (RS), which provided the district level assessments to the Special Investigator General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). The Taliban currently controls seven of Helmand’s 13 districts (Baghran, Dishu, Kajak... more »
What are your favorite non-political sites to visit...
*because we all need a break.* We all have sites we visit that lift us up, inform us, and generally make life better. While I think we all spend too much time on the internet, there is no getting away from the fact it has given us a world of information at our fingertips. A good example is *Project Gutenberg* which has made over 56K ebooks available *for free*. I'm interested in where you hang out when you're not being annoyed over the latest outrage the left has perpetrated on us dirt peeps. *I'll start.* Just a few days ago I cleaned out my Feedly of many blogs that I no longer... more »
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