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What Has Kim Trump Summit Achieved? Major Start Towards Building Trust - First Step Concessions On BOTH SIDES
Trump has had a lot of criticism after the summit, with many saying he conceded too much to Kim. I don’t think he did at all myself. The main thing he gave him was a meeting with him, and a couple of days of his time. And he built trust. He thinks that’s important. Previous presidents didn’t think it was important, they proceeded on a basis of distrust. He is trying something new. read more
You Are Probably A Better Dad Than Your Father Was
In the war for attention, a lot of parents are made to feel like they are not very good if they don't get their child into the right pre-school, buy the right food which lacks the additives it's fashionable to exclude, or spent Quality Time shuffling them from sporting events to music classes to book readings. You can relax. You may not be perfect, but you are still probably a better dad than your dad was, finds an analysis of survey results published in the Journal of Marriage and Family. read more
Video of Cops Beating Man Was So Bad, They Were All Fired—But a Corrupt System Just Rehired Them
[image: fired] The police chief himself fired three officers after they were caught on video savagely beating a half-naked man, but thanks to a corrupt system, they have been rehired. The post Video of Cops Beating Man Was So Bad, They Were All Fired—But a Corrupt System Just Rehired Them appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Monopoly Capitalism is Antithetical to Democracy
Mergers and acquisitions are accelerating at an alarming pace: Gottfried, Miriam (2018, June 14). Deal Makers Ready $1 Trillion Trove. The Wall Street Journal, p. B1. “There has been $2.1 trillion of M&A [merger and acquisition] deals announced so far this year, according to Dealogic, up 56% from the comparable period in 2017…. If the current pace continues, 2018 would break a record for global M&A activity, exceeding the prior high-water mark of $4.3 trillion in 2007.” There has been significant consolidation in the media industry, with AT&T acquiring Time Warner for $80 billion.... more »
‘Kids Screaming in the Next Room’ Another Lawmaker Exposes Horrific Kidnappings by US Immigration
A congresswoman is exposing the horrific immigration system in which mothers seeking asylum are separated from their children with no warning. The post ‘Kids Screaming in the Next Room’ Another Lawmaker Exposes Horrific Kidnappings by US Immigration appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
What's going to happen after the IG report is released today?...
*nothing.* Yes, ladies and gents - nothing. It already appears that the people who will bear the brunt of condemnation are already gone, fired, resigned, or retired. I'm pretty sure we all know Comey is a whining beta male jerk, McCabe is a liar, Loretta Lynch is a moron, and Peter Strzok was too busy getting his game on to do his job properly. And we all know that the lying, venal, commie/marxist/libtard Hillary Clinton will not spend her remaining days in prison for treason. Bloomberg has already reported: Former FBI Director James Comey “deviated” from FBI and Justice Departm... more »
June 14: In a world of extremes.
There's not much on this story yet. But it looks interesting. http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-york-attorney-general-sues-trump-foundation-1.4705730 ______________________________________________________________ Nah. If this were happening, the irving press would have told us. http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/antarctic-ice-sheet-1.4703952 ____________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/13/donald-trump-kim-jong-un-fox-news-human-rights Well, that's reasonable. After all, Trump and other American presidents have far worse human rig... more »
Is Anti-War Fever Building in the U.S.?
*Jimmy Dore highlights and discusses Bernie Sanders' recent foreign policy statement. Portions of Sanders' speech are discussed below, but the entire video is worth watching.* *by Gaius Publius* Is anti-war fever building in the U.S.? One would not think so given all the signs — apparent public apathy toward multiple military involvements, happy compliance with "security" at the increasingly painful airport, lack of protests and so on. Yet there are two signs I'd like to put forward as indicating a growing willingness to forgo foreign "entanglements" (undeclared wars), springing ... more »
Is Domino’s Pizza Paving Roads?
A new funding initiative by the restaurant chain caused surprise and skepticism in the summer of 2018.
Dutch Anti-Islamization Party to Host “Draw Mohammed” Contest
[image: dutch-anti-islamization-party-to-host-draw-mohammed-contest] Drawing Mohammed draws ire, to say the least — but that’s not stopping a Dutch anti-Islamization party from hosting an event to do just that.
Iraq Moves Towards Another National Unity Government
(Baghdad Post) Iraq’s leading lists have taken a major step towards creating a new government. Moqtada al-Sadr and Hadi Amiri of Badr announced an alliance between the two. Previously, Sadr’s Sairoon, Ammar Hakim’s Hikma and Vice President Iyad Allawi’s Wataniya agreed to cooperate. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) said they supported the Sadr-Amiri deal. Sadr allegedly grew tired of talks with Prime Minister Haidar Abadi’s Nasr. Sadr wanted the premier to resign from his Dawa Party in return for a second term, but the PM would not budg... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 14
1921 Churchill asked Colonial Office if King Faisal was Sunni or Shiite and who were the religious people in Karbala 1980 Mossad assassinated Egyptian nuclear scientist Yahya El Mashad in Paris who worked on Iraq’s nuclear program 1985 Iraq halted air raids for 2 wks on Iran calling on Iranians to push Khomeini towards peace Ended 2nd War of Cities 1985 From Mar to Jun 1985 43 Iraqi air raids on Tehran Only 12 Iranian SCUDs hit Baghdad in response Iraq caused little damage in war of cities and failed to push Iran towards peace talks 1991 More than 1,0... more »
THE MILITARY INDUSTRIAL DRAINAs Trump stokes tensions around the...
*THE MILITARY INDUSTRIAL DRAIN* As Trump stokes tensions around the world, he’s adding fuel to the fire by demanding even more Pentagon spending. It’s a dangerous military buildup intended to underwrite endless wars and enrich defense contractors, while draining money from investment in the American people. President Dwight D. Eisenhower once noted, “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." Eisenhower was a Republican and a former gene... more »
Company Creates Virtual Reality Products for Special Ed Students Even Though Research Already Confirmed Children (and Adults) Can Be Harmed By It.
By B.N. Frank There has already been backlash regarding Virtual Reality (VR) programs being created and promoted for children’s use. Research as confirmed that side... more »
The Exodus From Venezuela Continues
Venezuelans walk along a highway in Colombia after crossing the border at Paraguachón. Jaime Saldarriaga/Reuters *Miami Herald: **Almost 1 million people moved from Venezuela to Colombia in just two years, study shows* Almost 1 million people from Venezuela are thought to have poured into neighboring Colombia in the last two years, amid a grinding economic, social and political crisis that has rattled the region. On Wednesday, Colombian authorities said a nationwide census found that 442,462 Venezuelans are living in the country without proper documentation and 376,572 Venezuelan... more »
Young folks born in 1991 are 5 IQ points dumber than older ones born in 1975
*Norwegian researchers blame the retrograde Flynn effect on "adaptation to the environment"* We often complain about the declining intellectual skills, deteriorating education systems, dropping focus on hard sciences and knowledge with beef, decreasing curiosity, and on the contrary, increase of the percentage of bogus knowledge and indoctrination, virtue signaling, safe spaces, and political correctness. Many of us have surely thought about the causes and fixes for many particular manifestations of these trends. A simple title summarizing a paper, e.g. RT's Dumbing down? New study... more »
Introducing the Army's Secret Weapon to Fight Russia: Super 'Cannons'
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The big guns, with increased range, are coming soon. *A 70-kilometer target range is, by any estimation, a substantial leap forward for artillery; when GPS guided precision 155mm artillery rounds, such as Excalibur, burst into land combat about ten years ago - its strike range was reported at roughly 30 kilometers. A self-propelled Howitzer able to hit 70-kilometers puts the weapon on par with some of the Army’s advanced land-based rockets - such as its precision-enabled Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System which also reaches 70-kilometers.* The Army ... more »
GAPS AND THEIR DENIAL: Why not open more high-powered schools?
*THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018Part 4—Plus, more about "advanced classes:"* How many of New York City's kids attend their city's eight (or nine) prestigious "specialized high schools?" Quite possibly, more than you think! In last Saturday's New York Times, Jim Dwyer said the current fight about admission procedures at those schools "affect[s] just about 2 percent of the city's students." We're not sure what Dwyer meant. But a healthier chunk of New York's high school population seems to attend those eight (or nine) challenging, high-powered schools. Four of the prestigious nine are act... more »
Kremlin comments on Moscow’s call to stop operations in Syria
Moscow’s calls for refraining from operations in Syria have nothing to do with the FIFA World Cup but are in line with Russia’s consistent efforts to resolve the Syria issue, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a TASS question. “It has nothing to do with the World Cup, it is in line with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Kurdish militia inches closer to ISIS stronghold in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:25 P.M.) – A US-backed Syrian group continues to seize more territories from the Islamic State, thus inching closer to the group’s main stronghold along the Syria-Iraq borders. The offensive, heavily backed by US airstrikes, has so far granted the Syrian Democratic Forces over control over 30 towns and villages with the main […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian, Russian Forces respond to rebel violations in northwest Aleppo
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:45 P.M.) – Rebels’ repeated violations for the agreed-on ceasefire in Aleppo city were met with a decisive response by the Syrian as well Russian forces. Several airstrikes were carried out by Russian fighter jets on positions, headquarters and launch-pads for the jihadi groups holed up in Al-Layramoun area in northwest Aleppo. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Aid convoy enters recently-liberated towns in southern Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:20 P.M.) – Dozens of trucks carrying basic supplies have made it into towns of southern Damascus nearly a month after liberating it from rebel groups. More than 50,000 people in Yalda, Babila and Beit Sahm will be receiving food parcels, medicines, blankets, kitchen sets and solar lamps to help them survive in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US, Turkey agree to force YPG leave Manbij in July
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – Turkey’s Chief of General Staff General Hulusi Akar and NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Curtis Scaparotti agreed via telephone on Wednesday to force the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) to leave Manbij by July. In a statement released on Thursday, the Turkish General Staff said Akar and Scaparrotti developed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
FBI arrests US woman for recruiting ISIS terrorists via social media
The FBI arrested a Wisconsin resident for providing support to the Daesh terror group by facilitating recruitment and helping plot terror attacks via Facebook, FOX6 News reported. Waheba Issa Dais, born in Israel, was arrested on Wednesday in her home in Wisconsin’s Cudahy for “attempting to provide material support or resources to the Islamic State […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army extends deadline for rebels to reconcile in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has agreed to extend the deadline for the rebels to submit their answer regarding whether or not they will reconcile with the government in southern Syria. Initially, the deadline was set for June 14th, but as Al-Masdar reported on Wednesday, the date would likely be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu says Israel has struck pro-Iranian forces in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that his military has repeatedly struck Hezbollah inside Syria. Netanyahu accused Iran of sending approximately 80,000 Shiite fighters to Syria, which is based on the numerical figure first mentioned by an MEK-linked think tank. “That is a recipe for a re-inflammation of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
HERE'S WHY CRAZY REPUBLICANS NOW SEEM LIKE CRAZY PERSONALITY CULTISTS
I agree with Charlie Pierce: The "cult" behavior on the right that so many people are suddenly denouncing is not really new. ... on MSNBC, this is what Joe Scarborough had to say on the subject. “It has devolved into a cult. Primary voters in the Republican Party have devolved into a Trumpist cult.” That’s a word that’s getting tossed around a lot these days. Retiring Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, opined that his party is in the thrall of “cult-like behavior,” while longtime Republican activist and cable TV megastar Rick Wilson says that the word cult “isn’t strong en... more »
Stuff, out the wazoo
When Miss D. and I moved to Texas, two and a half years ago, we shed an immense amount of excess belongings before the trip. I reduced my library by two-thirds, carting six *(six!)* pickup-truck-loads of books to the second-hand store, and we got rid of a lot of other stuff as well. Even so, we're finding it difficult to remain within our bounds now that we're here. The garage is filling up again, and Miss D. has made it clear I need to winnow it down to a manageable amount of stuff once more. (That's only fair - I'm the cause of a lot of the accumulation!) It's some comfort - ...more »
WATCH: Innocent Couple Held Up by Cops, Arrested for Questioning $1 Waffle House Charge
[image: waffle house] Renewed calls for a Waffle House boycott have surfaced after body camera footage showed an innocent couple arrested for disputing a charge. The post WATCH: Innocent Couple Held Up by Cops, Arrested for Questioning $1 Waffle House Charge appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Jonathan Amos and Victoria Gill report on Antarctica's alarming rate of melting - with three trillion tons of ice lost in the past 25 years. Peter Erickson reminds us that the avoidable greenhouse gas emissions from subsidized oil sands development will only make matters worse for the world as a whole. And Crawford Kilian previews what we can expect when the carbon bubble bursts: Some models assume we will work hard to keep global warming to a two-degree rise or less by moving to renewable energy and cutting back on fossil fuels; others as... more »
Australian Soldiers Have Been Photographed Flying A Nazi Swastika Flag From Their Vehicle In Afghanistan
Photo: The ABC has confirmed the photo was taken in 2007. (Supplied) *ABC News Online*: *Australian soldiers flew Nazi swastika flag from vehicle in Afghanistan; PM says diggers' actions 'absolutely wrong'* Australian soldiers have been photographed flying a Nazi swastika flag from their vehicle while on operations in Afghanistan. The photo, obtained exclusively by the ABC, was taken in August 2007. The photograph shows the large swastika emblem hoisted over an Australian military vehicle. Two separate Defence sources have identified a particular soldier as the individual who took... more »
Brazil May Face Another Crisis with Truck Freight Rates
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Supreme Court has given the government of President Michel Temer until Friday to explain a recent resolution which establishes a new minimum freight rate. The resolution has received harsh criticism from several sectors, including Brazil’s agricultural sector, which claims that the new, higher, […]
Thirsty Squirrel Asks Tourist For Water At The Grand Canyon
This squirrel found an unlikely water source to quench its thirst in the blistering heat of the Grand Canyon - a tourist's water bottle. Cute footage shows the little critter in Arizona gulping down the refreshing liquid while holding the bottle in its paws - and drank the whole lot. The hand supporting the other end of the drink belonged to Paul Camps, from Gloucester, who recently visited the Grand Canyon National Park. He was admiring the views in the park, where temperatures hover around 87F at this time of year, when he spotted the squirrel acting peculiarly. Mr Camps said: ... more »
New column day
Here, on how NAFTA has proven wholly ineffective in deterring a destructive U.S. president from starting a gratuitous trade war - and how Canada should respond in charting a new economic course. For further reading... - Andrew Jackson has previously discussed the effects of NAFTA to date, as well as Canada's prospects in its absence. And the Council of Canadians' factsheet on how NAFTA has affected workers is worth a look. - The Office of the United States Trade Representative offers up some numbers as to how much more tightly we're tied to the U.S. under NAFTA. - Among the latest d... more »
Enslaved and Forced to Watch Her Husband Dig His Own Grave—And Labeled A Terrorist As A Result
With all the immigration-related action of late, it was pretty easy to overlook last week’s decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals in the *Matter of A-C-M*. We write to say you should take note. Few cases are better examples of ill-conceived process and the coarsening of the American spirit. In the *Matter of A-C-M, *the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) concluded that a woman who was “kidnapped and required to perform cooking and cleaning for [El Salvadoran] guerrillas under threat of death” is—based on the cooking and cleaning done while enslaved—a material supporter of t... more »
Recovering From the Trump Foreign Policy
With Donald Trump as president, analysis and commentary is often chasing headlines. Whether it is his decision to disinvite the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, his declaration that he is the law when it comes to the Mueller investigation or the tirade against Canada, it’s hard to avoid head-scratching and headaches while reading the news. Some of this is noise, created by the president to distract his foes, divert popular attention and drum up support. Other presidential pronouncements have important and immediate policy consequences. But whoever takes his place, whether ... more »
Trump and His Eurasian Allies Outflank the Dying British Empire
Trump and His Eurasian Allies Outflank the Dying British Empire Video of Trump and His Eurasian Allies Outflank the Dying British Empire The contrast could not have been greater. While the dysfunctional nature of the dying G7, or G6, or G5 (!) — a remnant of British geopolitics which has dominated post-war policies — was on full display in Canada, an alternative global system was moving ahead in Qingdao, China, with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, based on the "win-win" outlook of China's New Silk Road policy. And while the destabilized leaders of the increasi... more »
The Entire World Is Responding to the New Reality Created by the Trump-Kim Summit
[image: President Donald J. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, participate in their bilateral meeting, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Capella Hotel in Singapore. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20180614-responding-trump-kim-summit.pdf Tuesday's summit in Singapore demonstrated that there is a sea-change underway in global politics, a sea-change that is sweeping away the old, decadent structures of geopolitics, and ushering in a New Paradigm which is taking root, first in Asia, around the Spirit of the New Silk Road. The world is div... more »
Green Nightmare: Germany’s Clean Energy Flops While Global Fossil Fuels Boom…
By Paul Homewood Dellers reports from Breitbart: Germany, epicentre of global environmentalism, is losing faith in the green dream. Its energy minister has admitted that it will fall some way short of its 2020 climate targets and that voters are weary of the renewable energy projects which in Germany alone cost taxpayers around €25 billion […]
Israel’s CRAZY offer to Iran: we’ll give you water, you give us your LAND
Israeli PM Netanyahu offered Iranian people irrigation technology in PR Video More The post Israel’s CRAZY offer to Iran: we’ll give you water, you give us your LAND appeared first on The Duran.
Should Something Separate Church and State?
[image: should-something-separate-state-and-religion] Religious tests for public office were once common. The Constitution of 1787 prohibits them, but are they making a comeback?
The Future Of UK Government’s Domestic And External Security Cooperation After Brexit: No Partners In Crime?
The post-Brexit UK will witness a sudden decline in intelligence partnerships and intelligence engagements which could potentially challenge the domestic and external safety and security of the nation particularly in the light of rise in lone wolf attacks, influx of refugees, rise of Islamic fundamentalism and vehicular borne incidents. The post The Future Of UK Government’s Domestic And External Security Cooperation After Brexit: No Partners In Crime? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The Global Consequences of a Regional Nuclear War
While there is growing concern about a nuclear war as shown here: Doomsday Clock Animation from www.thebulletin.org on Vimeo. ...and with the United States military spending on nuclear weapons growing, an article by Alan Robock at Rutgers University and Owen Brian Toon at the University of Colorado at Boulder looks at the impact of a regional nuclear war between two of the world's lesser nuclear powers; India and Pakistan. As most of us recall, in the early 1980s, science showed that a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States would drastically change the global eco... more »
U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo: North Korea Sanctions To Remain In Place Until Complete Denuclearization
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks on the Trump administration's Iran policy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, U.S. May 21, 2018. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters *CNBC/Reuters:* *Pompeo says North Korea sanctions to remain in place until complete denuclearization* * Tough sanctions will remain on North Korea until its complete denuclearization, the U.S. secretary of state said. * Pompeo apparently contradicted the North's view that the process agreed at this week's summit would be phased and reciprocal. * The summit statement provided no details on when Pyongyang would... more »
Pakistan failed to sign any FTA's in the last 5 years
14-Jun-2018 Although the government of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) started the negotiations on various trade agreements including the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with a number of countries, it could not conclude any such agreement in the past five years.
Italy won't ratify EU free-trade accord with Canada - farm minister
14-Jun-2018 taly will not ratify the European Union's free trade agreement with Canada because it does not ensure sufficient protection for the country's specialty foods.
Sri Lanka–Singapore FTA: An agreement between a giant and a child
14-Jun-2018 The trade deal between Singapore and Sri Lanka is not seen that of 'equals' to create economic relations. The difference is not pertaining to their respective economic powers but their legal and regulatory frameworks.
Panama's Trade Minister says FTA with China will benefit many sectors
14-Jun-2018 Panama's trade and industry minister hopes that a free trade agreement between Panama and China will especially benefit the infrastructure, agriculture, logistics, energy, tourism and e-commerce sectors.
Why We Are Against Vaccines
Watch time: 19 minutes 34 seconds Dr. Jack was recently interviewed for a podcast. The interviewer asked Dr. Jack about our position on vaccines and natural immunity. Watch Dr. Jack’s answers. By watching this video you’ll discover: Why The Drs. Wolfson promote natural immunity over vaccines The dangers of vaccines Natural ways to boost your […] The post Why We Are Against Vaccines appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
For The First Time In Ten Years The Koreas Are Holding Military Talks To Ease Tensions
South Korea`s Major General Kim Do-gyun (second from right) shakes hands with North Korea`s Lieutenant General An Ik-san (second from left) at the northern side of Panmunjeom in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. (Yonhap) *Yonhap News Agency:* *Koreas holding military talks to discuss easing tensions* PANMUNJEOM -- South and North Korea are holding their first high-level military talks in more than 10 years Thursday to discuss ways to ease cross-border tensions. The meeting started at 10 a.m. on the northern side of the truce village of Panmunjom, according to Seoul's defense mini... more »
Babies R Us
While in the US children are being separated from their parents seeking political asylum and taken to a Walmart prison, some Russian lawmakers are concerned that illegal aliens can enter the country through its citizens’ vaginas during the FIFA World Cup that starts today. Ms Pletnyova, the chairperson of the State Duma’s Family Affairs Committee, […]
An awkward correction later, these researchers have a warning for would-be authors
Mitchell Knutson learned to take a journal’s policies seriously the hard way. Early in 2017, Knutson, a professor at the University of Florida in Gainesville who studies iron metabolism, had findings he and his team were excited about publishing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). So they submitted a manuscript on … Continue reading An awkward correction later, these researchers have a warning for would-be authors
Tweets For Today
#BREAKING US Secretary of State Pompeo says China reaffirmed commitment to North Korea sanctions pic.twitter.com/f0oYaOmSLN — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 14, 2018 Via ROK media ~DPRK reportedly promised to dismantle Tongchang-ri, although unclear if this will be the entire site or only the static engine testing stand for doing engine tests at Sohae. https://t.co/pC0SwkHFK4 — Nathan J Hunt (@ISNJH) June 14, 2018 #Mozambique in the last 30 days. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and hundreds of families have fled their homes in Cabo Delgado as attacks by Al Sunnah continue. Vil... more »
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*How Harvard Secretly Discriminates Against Americans of Asian Descent* In April, a group launched a lawsuit against the school, insisting that Harvard University release hidden information regarding its admissions. The organization leading the lawsuit is Students for Fair Admissions, which is comprised of Asian-American students who applied to get into Harvard and were rejected. The group says it believes the school is guilty of racial discrimination, specifically against students of Asian descent. “The public has a right to know exactly what is going on at Harvard,” said William... more »
Practice this 3-minute breathing exercise to get calm in any situation
Christina Sarich, Guest writer, Waking Times Life abounds with stress-making, havoc-provoking mayhem. Did you misplace your keys when you were already late for work this morning? Was traffic worse today than after a 5-car accident on a Los Angeles turnpike? Is your boss expecting the impossible from you, while you stare into your kid’s eyes and choke […] The post Practice this 3-minute breathing exercise to get calm in any situation appeared first on Health Nut News.
Do this 5 minutes before meals, incredible for digestion
By Dr. Mercola Your brain is a really important part of your body. I’m sure no one would disagree with that. In this interview, Dr. Lee Cowden, cofounder of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM), discusses some really simple and inexpensive strategies that boost brain health and support neuroregeneration. This is also the topic […] The post Do this 5 minutes before meals, incredible for digestion appeared first on Health Nut News.
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*Antarctic ice loss has tripled in a decade. If that continues, we are in serious trouble* *This is just a compliation of guesses and contrary to many direct measurements* Antarctica’s ice sheet is melting at a rapidly increasing rate, now pouring more than 200 billion tons of ice into the ocean annually and raising sea levels a half-millimeter every year, a team of 80 scientists reported Wednesday. The melt rate has tripled in the past decade, the study concluded. If the acceleration continues, some of scientists’ worst fears about rising oceans could be realized, leaving low-ly...more »
Picture Of The Day
Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tanks engage targets during live-fire training as part of Exercise Baltic Operations 2018 at Ustka, Poland, June 8, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Marines Conduct Abrams Tank Live-Fire During Baltic Operations* (US Department of Defense)
It's About Me And The Money, Stupid !
If you thought Donald Trump wasn't in the presidency for the money, think again. He and his family are rolling in a tsunami of profits. Jill Abramson writes: This week, [Jared] Kushner’s new financial disclosure records were released, showing the considerable rise in his assets. Their value ranged between $179m and $735m, up from a range of $137m to $609m the previous year. (White House officials are required to report their assets in broad ranges). For Jared, it was a very good year, indeed. Just last month came the happy news that Ivanka’s brand had won seven additional Chinese... more »
WHEN TRUMP PRAISES KIM, HE'S PRAISING HIMSELF
President Trump on the way back from Singapore: Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about the widely condemned human rights record of the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un, praising him as a “tough guy”, a “smart guy” and a “great negotiator”.... Speaking in a wood-paneled office aboard Air Force One, [Bret] Baier [of Fox News] put it to the US president that Kim was “a killer. He’s executing people.” Trump replied by praising Kim as a “tough guy. Hey, when you take over a country, tough country, with tough people, and you take it over from your father, I don’t care who you are, w... more »
Toxic relationship habits most people think are normal.
Toxic relationship habits most people think are normal — Quartz https://qz.com/580940/toxic-relationship-habits-most-people-think-are-normal/?utm_source=kwfb&kwp_0=716133&kwp_4=2668432&kwp_1=1132180 Advertisements
Psoriasis linked to gut health: Leaky gut could be caused by microbiome composition.
Psoriasis linked to gut health: Leaky gut could be caused by microbiome composition – NaturalNews.com https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-06-13-psoriasis-linked-to-gut-health-leaky-gut-could-be-caused-by-microbiome-composition.html
BOTOX injections found to actually NUMB your mind and stifle emotions.
BOTOX injections found to actually NUMB your mind and stifle emotions – NaturalNews.com https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-06-13-botox-injections-found-to-actually-numb-your-mind-and-stifle-emotions.html
Rio das Ostras Jazz and Blues Festival Opens this Friday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Considered by many critics to be one of the best jazz and blues festivals anywhere in the world, Rio das Ostras Jazz and Blues Festival is going to be rocking the sleepy seaside town for its fifteenth year this Friday, June 15th to Sunday, June […]
Trump Won Two Races On Tuesday
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Señor Trumpanzee was up tweeting his love for neo-Nazi racist Corey Stewart, a crackpot he had fired as Virginia state campaign chair in 2016, who had just won the Republican nomination to face Tim Kaine in November. Stewart won with less than 50% in the 3-man race. *•* Corey Stewart- 136,544 (44.9%) *•* Nick Freitas- 131,267 (43.1%) *•* E.W. Jackson- 36,624 (12.0%) The two other candidates are mainstream conservatives while Stewart is an unelectable Trumpist on the extreme fringes, Stewart caused a bring brouhaha in those fringes when he e... more »
The Ethics of Separating Families at the Border
The U.S.-Mexico border at Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Mexico. (Photo: Gordon Hyde/Wikimedia) I have been thinking a lot lately about the reports that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have been forcibly removing children from their parents who have illegally crossed the border and been apprehended by authorities or who crossed the border and requested asylum. In the abstract, the practice sounds bad enough; the details are even more horrible. Liz Goodwin of the Boston Globe reports that, according to a federal public defender in McAllen, Tex., CBP agents have told mothers... more »
“Antarctica loses three trillion tonnes of ice in 25 years”–BBC
By Paul Homewood A really quite disgracefully misleading and emotive headline from the BBC: Antarctica is shedding ice at an accelerating rate. Satellites monitoring the state of the White Continent indicate some 200 billion tonnes a year are now being lost to the ocean as a result of melting. This is pushing up […]
Why black women's experiences of #MeToo are different
Yolonda Wilson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Howard University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Any movement against sexual assault must take into account historical, state-sanctioned violence against black women in the US that goes back centuries.
Lessons on political polarization from Lincoln's 'House Divided' speech, 160 years later
Bradford Vivian, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences and Director of the Center for Democratic Deliberation, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Lincoln's description of the Union as a house divided is well-remembered today. But many Americans fail to heed its lessons about equality and the moral foundations of popular government.
Why there are so many unsheltered homeless people on the West Coast
Margot Kushel, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
A lack of affordable housing makes homelessness especially pervasive and visible on the West Coast.
In Threat to Globalism, NAFTA Talks Shifting to Bilateral
[image: in-threat-to-globalism-nafta-talks-shifting-to-bilateral] Amid the imposition of tariffs and a high-profile spat with far-left Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, White House officials have been publicly pledging that negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are ongoing — sort of. Globalist advocates of the sovereignty-shredding “free trade” scheme, though, are starting to get nervous about the future of their agenda to undermine national independence and self-government across the continent via “trade.” And there may be a good reason for their con... more »
Not quite accurate, but I still laughed out loud
This, found on GAB, is very clever, even if it's not entirely accurate. Click the image for a larger view. Peter
Chinese: Einstein's description of our nation is accurate
Two days ago, I mentioned a hit piece against Albert Einstein that was published in the British left-wing daily, the Grauniad (the letters are usually deliberately permuted in this way in order to emphasize the frequent typos in the newspaper as well as the editors' brains' being fudged up). The comrades didn't like the physicist's cultural observations about East Asia during his visit in the early 1920s. If you search Google News for Einstein and racism now, you will find something like a hundred of hysterical tirades about the "shockingly" racist and xenophobic physicist. Virtu... more »
How to Get on a Jury
[image: undefined] If you want to serve on a criminal jury, the most important rule is this: Say as little as possible, with your words, your body language, and your appearance. But why would you want to sit on a jury in the first place? Because in a criminal trial, if you can read and reason and resist being swayed by emotion, you will make a better juror than most of your fellow members of the community. A jury is the entity that acts as the voice of the community, and serving as a juror allows you to contribute to that voice. You may also believe that the law under which the def...more »
A Politically Weaponized FBI is Nothing New, But Plenty Dangerous
[image: undefined] The Justice Department Inspector General is expected to release on Thursday its report on alleged FBI misconduct during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump supporters and opponents are already pre-spinning the report to vindicate or undercut the president. Unfortunately, the report will not consider fundamental question of whether the FBI’s vast power and secrecy is compatible with American democracy. According to some Republicans, the FBI’s noble history was tainted by its apparent favoritism for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Democrats have gyrated o... more »
Syrian President vows resistance against US, Israeli, Turkish “occupying forces”
In an interview with the al-Alam News Network on Wednesday, President Bashar Al-Assad underscored his country’s full support for “any act of resistance, whether against terrorists or against occupying forces regardless of their nationality.” President Al-Assad has described the US, French, Turkish and Israeli troops present in his country as “occupying forces.” Mentioning the presence […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
EU upholds asset freeze on Assad’s cousin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:25 P.M.) – The European Union’s (E.U.) top court has made the decision to uphold the asset freeze on Rami Makhlouf, the first cousin of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, the Reuters News Agency reported this morning. “The Court dismisses Mr. Makhlouf’s appeal and thus confirms that the restrictive measures against him must be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia fears humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen’s Hodeideh
An offensive on Yemen’s Al Hodeidah governorate and port city by armed groups loyal to President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi will be a disaster for the whole of Yemen and will hamper the political settlement in the country, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. According to the ministry, the clashes in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Military commanders from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Russia meet in Baghdad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – Military commanders from Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Russia held a meeting in Baghdad on Wednesday to discuss regional security and their continued cooperation in the battle against terrorism, the Mehr News Agency reported this morning. According to the Mehr report, representatives of the four countries emphasized the need to continue […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US denies planning chemical weapons provocation in Syria
The US and its allies are not preparing any provocations with chemical weapons in Syria, US State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said on Wednesday. She commented on the statement by Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov. The Russian Defense Ministry is “falsely claiming U.S. forces and the Free Syrian Army preparing a staged chemical weapons […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fierce clashes breakout in northern Aleppo as Syrian Army, rebels trade attacks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – A violent exchange was reported this morning in the Aleppo Governorate after the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels traded attacks in the northern part of the provincial capital. According to a report from the National Defense Forces (NDF), the jihadist rebels unleashed a barrage of artillery shells and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Gulf-backed troops make serious push to seize Hodeideh Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The Gulf-backed troops are making another serious push to capture the strategic Hodeideh Airport from the Houthi forces in west Yemen, pro-government activists reported this morning. Led by the Syrian Resistance Army and Yemeni Republican Guard, the Gulf-backed troops stormed the last remaining sites located south of the Hodeideh Airport. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military removes last checkpoint along strategic road in Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:25 A.M.) – The Syrian military has officially removed the last checkpoint along the Damascus-Mu’adhimiyah Road in the western part of the capital. According to a local report, the Syrian military removed the barriers between the west Damascus town of Sahnaya and Mezzeh Airport. This move by the Syrian government comes just a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Palestinian security forces crackdown on Gaza solidarity rally in Ramallah (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Palestinian Authority’s (PA) security forces broke up a rally in support of Gaza, which took place in Ramallah on Wednesday. Riot police used batons, sound grenades and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Injuries and arrests were reported at the scene. The protest was held despite a temporary ban […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Syrian military foiling jihadist attack on besieged Shiite towns in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels have launched three major attacks on the besieged towns of Kafraya and Al-Fou’aa this week, despite the fact that there is a de-escalation zone agreement in the Idlib Governorate. According to the National Defense Forces (NDF), the their troops and Hezbollah have repeatedly beat back the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey’s Erdogan offers Putin to jointly produce new S-500 missile system
Turkey is eyeing a long-range missile defense system of its own as part of its current effort to enhance the county’s defensive strategic military capabilities. Ankara is looking forward to the joint production of the new generation S-500 air and missile defense system with Russia, President Recep Tayyip has said. “I have contacted President Putin […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS mass executes their own members after battlefield setbacks in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) has been mass executing their own members after several battlefield woes in both Syria and Iraq, Qutri Al-Obeidi, the leader of the Popular Mobilization Units (Hashd Al-Sha’abi) in Al-Anbar, told the Al-Maalomah website on Wednesday. “Hegeen region, which is 40 kilometers away from Qaim town, west […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist attack on besieged Shiite towns ends in failure
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 A.M.) – For the third time this week, the jihadist rebels attacked the besieged Shiite towns of Al-Fou’aa and Kafraya in the Idlib Governorate. Led by Saraya Darayya and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels stormed the towns of Al-Fou’aa and Kafraya from three different axes last night. However, this attack by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nikki Haley blasts UN over resolution condemning Israel (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 A.M.) – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution offering ‘protection for Palestinian civilians living under occupation’ and deploring the use of ‘indiscriminate force by Israeli forces’ in Gaza, at a session in New York on Wednesday. Loud applause greeted the outcome of the vote. An amendment proposed by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why IQ Levels are Falling
Note: If this article doesn't scare the pants off you and the bejimminies out of you, you're made of cold, hard stone. IQ levels and basic skills are dropping in children since the 1990s. Think of the toxicity of childhood...
Vaccine Exemption called "Social Movement."
NOTE: Check out the phrase in this article below calling vaccination choice a social movement. Do you agree? Camas County's population is 93% Caucasian with a relatively low median income of around $43,000 per year and primarily with a high...
Brexit: MPs reject bid to stay in EEA amid Labour revolt per BBC News
No mention of Labour Party in the headline, nor the word split. 'Attempts to keep the UK in the European Economic Area after Brexit have been defeated in the House of Commons despite dozens of Labour MPs defying the leader's instructions on the issue. MPs voted by 327 to 126 against a House of Lords proposal for a close relationship with the EU like Norway's. Jeremy Corbyn urged his MPs to abstain but 75 voted for and 15 against, while six quit their frontbench roles.' That's a split in anyone's language and the BBC would be headlining anything even a quarter as serious if it had ... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, June 14, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Ipanema Bossa Jazz @ Badalado (Lagoa) – Come down to Badalado club on the shores of Rio’s beautiful lagoa (lake) and soak up the vibes and the sunset with […]
UN resolution slams Israeli murder of Palestinians in Gaza
Needless to say, Nikki Haley isn't too happy More The post UN resolution slams Israeli murder of Palestinians in Gaza appeared first on The Duran.
Georgian Prime Minister resigns amid mass protests
Eurasian leader who opposed dollarization forced out of office More The post Georgian Prime Minister resigns amid mass protests appeared first on The Duran.
India, US agree to hold comprehensive trade talks as New Delhi seeks exemption from US tariffs
14-Jun-2018 India has sought an exemption from the US tariffs along the lines the US has allowed to the European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.
Getting North Korea on board Belt & Road initiative will be easier than expected
14-Jun-2018 Many think that infrastructure in North Korea is in a dilapidated state, but data from the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) tells a different story and one that indicates that North Korea's economic potential may have been underestimated.
Statecraft (the Greatest Game)
*War as an Option *(understanding historical contexts) Hillary Clinton wanted a war. She wanted to be a 'war president' because you can gather more power to yourself during a war. Example: FISA was approved following the attack on 9/1/2001 and it's still in place. We all know that it was the source of FBI/government abuse with fraudulent affidavits submitted to spy on the Trump campaign. President Trump took the opposite approach during his campaign and has approached peace as the ideal during his presidency - while maintaining vigilance (the price of freedom). Obama (demigod of t... more »
Yemen – The Starvation Siege Has Begun
18 million people living in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen depend on food coming through Hodeidah. Saudi forces began attacking the Red Sea port on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt or even halt those food supplies
“Here's What Would Happen If A Nuclear Bomb Was Detonated On The Ground In NYC”
*“Here's What Would Happen If A Nuclear Bomb * *Was Detonated On The Ground In NYC”* by Daisy Luther via The Organic Prepper blog "After the meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump seemed to end on an optimistic note, one may have hoped that our fears of a nuclear attack would subside. Not so, according to The New Yorker, who published an article entitled, “This Is What a Nuclear Attack on New York Would Look Like.” While the timing may seem odd, it’s important to note that feelings are mixed about the North Korea-US summit. Some are pleased an... more »
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Canada legalizes it All eyes on Canada as first G7 nation prepares to make marijuana legal
I have been posting on Marijuana for a decade now. I am not a user, but I have always understood that criminalization alone created the present vibrant black market. Before then it was literally unavailable except for a handful of dedicated users and the status quo was unlikely to change much. The long-term will see all criminalization efforts end on all drugs. Regulation has succeeded for alcohol and tobacco and will do as well with all the rest. Canada is well positioned to lead the changeover and they are proceeding carefully to do so. As you might expect laws are... more »
Qanon - the real reason Donald J. Trump is the most dangerous man in the world. Why they are afraid.
Do watch this item. All of us find mentors to assist in our development as young men or women. These help you to gather together the right instincts and to practice them. Recall a smart man learns best by careful study of another's mistakes and listening closely to those who still succeeded. That Ron Kohn Accepted Donald as a disciple is as important as Donald been a disciple of NormanVincent Peale. These are great mentors and speak wonderfully to the Donald's true humility although he never plays it that way. Neither of these men tolerated fools or the mentally misled or th... more »
The criminalization of science whistleblowers: A mind-blowing interview with Judy Mikovits, PhD
The Communists did this and now we see big money doing exactly the same thing. It is outrageous and has been consequence free. We have covered a number of serious abuses and for all the major ones, we have a lot of smaller prospects we have not heard of yet. What we need to understand is what is the level of accepted damage? When do these folks really back off? So far we have a rising autism epidemic that is slowly rising in public awareness. The cost of that epidemic will be thrown onto the expense of the State. It is time to charge it all back to the perps. *The crimina... more »
China invites all UN members countries to cooperate on new Space Station
China'smilitary had become rambunctious the last few years which is unsurprising. They needed to be slapped in the face to bring them back to their senses, particularly in regards to North Korea. Of course, they have no understanding of true USA space capability. Suddenly their space station crashed recently way ahead of its expected schedule, though likely destabilised months before. And a few months ago a high energy blast shattered an empty railyard in Northern China. This was possibly a kinetic rod from space or a tactical nuke. Either way, they did not see it coming. T... more »
Migration Causes Cognitive Dissonance
Western elites have declared war on founding populations.
Obscured American: Benny the Landlord, Casanova and Covert Operator
Linh Dinh tours the bars and diners in the northeast corner of North Philly, where locals regale him with their stories
My God! The Terrors of the Night are Dancing in the Dark Light
We have turned into A Clockwork Orange. I'm trying to make sense of it all but that appears as garbage and fast food wrappers, which blow across empty lots.
The ‘Real’ America: 21.5% Unemployment, 10% Inflation, And Negative Economic Growth
According to the government’s own numbers, there are more Americans unemployed now than during the last recession
Robert De Niro Accused of Exploiting Hurricane Irma to Build Resort in Barbuda-
In the light of De Niro's recent outburst against Trump this slightly dated item highlights Hollywood's hypocrisy.
DEMONS really are possessing people, warns psychiatrist, as pure evil sweeps over humanity
“They’re very, very smart,” says Dr Gallagher. “The intelligence level of a fallen angel, which is what I call them, is far superior to human beings.”
ANGLO-IRISH CHILD ABUSE RING - PART 2
*SPOOKY MORRIS FRASER part of an international child abuse ring; USA, CANADA, MEXICO AND BEYOND* In 'ANGLO-IRISH CHILD ABUSE RING - PART 1' we looked at the links between the security services and child abuse rings. "*Dr Morris Fraser*, a child psychiatrist, abused boys in Ireland, the UK and the US. "He now lives in Holland. "Thus far, IICSA (the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, led by Prof. Alexis Jay) has displayed no interest in questioning him. "He did not assist the Hart Inquiry, the Northern Ireland Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry, yet another reason fo... more »
The Babchenko False Flag Exposed The Deep State-Journalist Nexus
This false flag involved two separate, but interconnected, influence operations through willing journalist participants, the first and most obvious being Babchenko himself – who can be described more as an information provocateur and even a troll instead of a journalist – and the second DC-based individual who laundered the fake pic of Babchenko’s ”assassination”. The post The Babchenko False Flag Exposed The Deep State-Journalist Nexus appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Congress to bind President’s hands on troop removal from Korean peninsula
US congressmen are concerned that a peace arrangement might be brokered with North Korea More The post Congress to bind President’s hands on troop removal from Korean peninsula appeared first on The Duran.
Global warming melted over 3 trillion tons of Antarctic ice since 1992
Global warming melted over 3 trillion tons of Antarctic ice since 1992 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/06/13/global-warming-melted-over-3-trillion-tons-antarctic-ice-since-1992/698291002/ Advertisements
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* As more and more humans bow out of what used to be an honor, I suppose it could come to this; Trump being reduced to inviting four-legged animals for meet-and-greets at his over-crowded zoo at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. I don't know how well horses would do at mixing with the animals on Trump's staff, though. Horses, in particular, are known to be very skittish when it comes to dealing with things that slither and leave a trail of slime. The sight of Rudy Giuliani or Kellyanne Conway swinging down from a tree on the White House lawn might also startle Justify. Congratula... more »
EU Commission deputy chief says ‘ EU needs to take its destiny more into its own hands’
The Europeans appear to be losing confidence that the US has the best interests of the Europeans in mind More The post EU Commission deputy chief says ‘ EU needs to take its destiny more into its own hands’ appeared first on The Duran.
Erdogan says he intends to make good use of Russian S-400s
Ankara intends to put them into active service and implement their functionality at the earliest necessity More The post Erdogan says he intends to make good use of Russian S-400s appeared first on The Duran.
These Are The Ten Americans Driving U.S. Policy Towards China
Xinhua/Li Xueren *Derek Robinson, Politico*:* The 10 Names That Matter on China Policy* Trump’s skepticism of Asia was a key part of his campaign’s identity. These 10 people are dealing with the reality. “As close as lips and teeth,” goes the Chinese proverb traditionally cited to describe the nation’s relationship with North Korea. This week, President Donald Trump heads to Singapore to negotiate with Kim Jong Un over North Korea’s burgeoning nuclear arms program, in what may be the most consequential deal of his life. Chinese President Xi Jinping will be watching these negotiat... more »
An Indian interview with Juan Maldacena
If you have 16 spare minutes, you should listen to this fresh interview with Juan Maldacena (transcript). The audio sucks but he says a couple of interesting things. In the 1990s, he and numerous classmates in Argentina were into string theory. They were also dreaming about not starving to death after their PhD, and they were sorry about the canceled collider in Texas. You know, this is a setup that makes AdS/CFT-like breakthroughs much more likely. You start with some substantial pool of young people who are focusing on things that really matter, young people in a third world c... more »
Georgian Prime Minister quits amid mass protests
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 A.M.) – Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvil announced his resignation via an official statement in Tbilisi on Wednesday, amid mass protests that have engulfed the country since May 31. Explaining the motives behind him stepping down, Kvirikashvil referred to disagreements with his colleagues, in particular the leader of the Georgian ruling Dream […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In-depth footage of Saudi jets striking Houthi targets across Yemen (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 A.M.) – The Saudi Coalition has recently intensified their air campaign over Yemen, hitting several areas controlled by the Houthi forces. Among the many provinces targeted by the Saudi-led Coalition have been the Sa’ada and Sana’a governorates, which are mostly under the control of the Houthi forces in northern Yemen. As shown […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian choppers transport Syrian Army reinforcements in city controlled by US-backed forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 A.M.) – A number of helicopters from the Syrian Arab Air Force landed inside the provincial capital of the Al-Hasakah Governorate last week, a military report claimed on Wednesday. According to this report, at least four choppers landed inside the municipal stadium of Al-Hasakah; they were reportedly carrying Syrian Arab Army (SAA) […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN votes to condemn Israel for excessive use of force in Gaza
The U.N. General Assembly condemned Israel on Wednesday for excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians and asked U.N. chief Antonio Guterres to recommend an “international protection mechanism” for occupied Palestinian territory. The General Assembly adopted a resolution with 120 votes in favor, eight against and 45 abstentions. It was put forward in the General […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Jihadist rebels attack besieged Shiite towns in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched a new assault on the besieged Shiite towns of Al-Fou’aa and Kafraya tonight, the National Defense Forces (NDF) reported. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham began their assault by storming the eastern axis of Kafraya from their positions at the nearby Barouma Farms. This jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria, Iraq consider opening border for first time in years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 A.M.) – Iraq and Syria are considering the possibility of reopening their border for the first time in several years, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem sent a letter to his Iraqi counterpart Ibrahim al-Jaafari on increasing the efforts to reopen the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Assad confirms Russia, US, Israel in contact over southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 A.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad sat down for an interview with Lebanese journalist Hosein Murtada on Wednesday in order to discuss a number of topics currently affecting his country. The Syrian President discussed the situation in southern Syria, which he said had not been settled yet due to the ongoing talks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland Is Foreign Policy’s 'Diplomat Of The Year'
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks at Foreign Policy's Diplomat of the Year awards ceremony in Washington on June 13. *Foreign Policy:* *Canadian Foreign Minister Sharply Rebukes Trump’s Trade Policy and Worldview* *Chrystia Freeland said Trump was putting his thumb on the scales with tariffs.* Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, in Washington on Wednesday, promised a “dollar-for-dollar response” to President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and said American businesses and consumers would pay a price for their country’s protectionism. Her comments, coming j... more »
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2018 : The amazing tales challenge Episode 29 & 30 “The Finale”
And we came to the end of the Holy blessed generous month of Ramadan. According to the official calculations, tonight is the last night of Ramadan 1439 and tonight is the last night of our annual Ramadan Arabian Nights Podcast. Just like the holy month, it ran too fast. I can not thank enough Gramafon Radio for its help to make the show run for this year and hopefully for years to come inshallah. Now after the break, you are going to listen to episode No.29 and No.30 or to be accurate episodes 290 and 291 of Egyptian State Radio classical show “One Thousand and One Nights” after the br... more »
How Bad Is The Iranian Nuclear Deal?
Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meet in New York City in 2016. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters) *Victor Davis Hanson, NRO*: *The Bad Iranian Deal Was Always Going to Get Worse * *The more we learn about it — as Iranian and Obama-administration deceptions are uncovered — the more we know it was a disaster from the start.* When Donald Trump withdrew from the so-called Iran deal in early May, almost all conventional wisdom in Washington was aghast. The Left thought nullification would fast-track Iranian proliferation, incite more Iranian ter... more »
Trump’s decision to end military exercises in South Korea exposes conflicting interests in the region
Some US allies see this as undercutting their security in order to facilitate a deal with Pyongyang More The post Trump’s decision to end military exercises in South Korea exposes conflicting interests in the region appeared first on The Duran.
Frackingphobia: Facts vs. Fears
Originally posted on Science Matters: Hydraulic fracturing (AKA “fracking”) is in the news every day, and often in a disparaging way, despite the great benefits bestowed on nations applying the process, especially the US. On a recent river cruise I found myself at a table with a couple from California, and the woman began spouting…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 163 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Why the Sun Controls the Climate and CO2 is Meaningless
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? I have long argued that it is the oceans that control atmospheric temperatures, and not the other way round. The CO2 is Life website explains this in greater detail: ? To understand AGW, one must understand quantum physics. The Greenhouse Gas…
12 June 2018: Climate Debate of the Decade–A summary from an attendee
From WUWT: https://wattsupwiththat.com/2018/06/13/yesterdays-climate-debate-of-the-decade-a-summary-from-an-attendee/ Anthony Watts / June 13, 2018 Summary of the event Conversations on Climate Change held in Charleston, WV, Geary Auditorium, on June 12th, 2018. By Brian Lindauer “Our premise was this: Climate change is undeniable, but there is disagreement as to whether human activity is causing it, and if so, to what degree.” […]
Another Whacky Day In The Life Our The Illegitimate "President"
Fresh from what he sees as a great victory in Singapore, where Kim Jong-Un pantsed him, Trump's Wednesday was pretty crazy. ZTE, which he promised China he would save, tanked-- 40% tanked ($3 billion)-- as Congress threatened to block Trump's deal. Polling shows that although self-identified Republican voters are still behind Trump, normal people don't think he's doing a good job and think the most important opportunity in the midterms is to elect a Congress that will act as a check on him. Earlier, we looked at polls from Suffolk and Quinnipiac showing that Ohio Republican candid... more »
Anyone Think Trump Has Read The Constitution, Let Alone Understood It? Kellyanne's Hubby Does
Some of the really craziest Republicans in the House, the Devin Nuneses and Matt Gaetzes of the dysfunctional chamber, have been trying, along with Giuliani and Hannity, to claim the Mueller investigation of Russian i Kellyanne Conwaytook to the pages of Lawfare on Monday to set his fellow-Republicans straight. I feel like we're living through the first season of *Billions*. Trump, of course, in a twitter explosion of adderall-fuelled, self-serving rage and idiocy a few days ago claimed the very appointment of the "Special Councel (sic) is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL." The tweet-- an... more »
Frackingphobia: Facts vs. Fears
Hydraulic fracturing (AKA “fracking”) is in the news every day, and often in a disparaging way, despite the great benefits bestowed on nations applying the process, especially the US. On a recent river cruise I found myself at a table with a couple from California, and the woman began spouting about the dangers and horribleness […]
The Singapore Summit Was All About Reaffirming The Panmunjom Declaration And To Open The Door For Direct U.S. - North Korean Talks
President Trump shakes hands with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un before their expanded bilateral meeting. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Pepe Escobar, Asia Times*: *The key word in the Trump-Kim show* *By reaffirming the Panmunjom Declaration, the US President has committed to bringing its military back from South Korea and thus a complete denuclearization of the South as well as the North.* The Trump-Kim geopolitical reality-TV show – surreal for some – offered unparalleled entries to the annals of international diplomacy. It will be tough to upstage the US President pulling an iPad an... more »
Lawsuit Accuses Brexit Backers of Running British Voter Data Through Mississippi in Violation of UK Law
Arron Banks brought "Cambridge Analytica on steroids" to the United States to hide it from British authorities, lawyer says.
The Media, DJT and the Mind Voodoo Medicine Men
Of course, returning from what seems a very successful summit and a call from overseas for a *Nobel nomination*, the notorious left-wing news propaganda site 'Salon' decided it was a good time to post an interview, that has been widely linked, with an allegedly noted Psychiatrist discussing the state of Donald Trump’s mental health. *NB* - In an *interview with Dr. John Gartner*, a former professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University Medical School and co-editor of *"Rocket Man: Nuclear Madness and the Mind of Donald Trump,"* labeled Trump “*a madman*” and explained why he ... more »
X22 Report, “The Central Banks Take The Next Step, Pushing The Economy To Edge”
X22 Report, “The Central Banks Take The Next Step, Pushing The Economy To Edge” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fks2uHpMM0 *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “Missiles Fired, Missles Stopped, Evil Is Knocking” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1toVbLNeU8E
Rio Councillor Subpoenaed in Marielle Franco Murder Investigation
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday, June 13th, authorities investigating the Marielle Franco assasination subpoenaed Domingos Brazão, a councilor from the State Audit Court of Rio de Janeiro (Tribunal de Contas do Estado or TCE), to testify regarding his relationship with the key witness in the case. According to […]
Diversity and Inclusion Harm
[image: diversity-and-inclusion-harm] Universities and other institutions have started watering down standards and requirements in order to attract more minorities and women. Some of the arguments for doing so border on insanity.
Russia's New 'Terminator' Tank Might Be Able to Kill One of America's Most Deadly Weapons
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* We have all the details. Russia is developing a third generation of its BMPT-72 Terminator combat support tank. The vehicle, designed to support tanks and infantry, will also be able to shoot down drones, according to Russian media. "The new vehicle will be able to operate against all types of targets: air, ground, enemy troops and material targets," Sergei Abramov, a director of the state-owned Rostec armament firm, told Sputnik News. Changes could include "ground-to-air projectiles with an adjustable trajectory, which will allow the Termina... more »
They Could End the World: 5 Most Deadly Submarines on Planet Earth
*TNI Staff* *Security, * They could literally kill billions of people. While they have thankfully never been used during a shooting war, nuclear-powered submarines carrying nuclear-tipped missiles are the most deadly weapons mankind has ever devised. In some cases—as in the case of the Ohio-class submarine during the height of the Cold War—even a single vessel could reduce as many as 288 city-sized targets into radioactive ash in less than 30 minutes. Indeed, these vessel and their payloads could end human civilization in less time than it takes to order a pizza if a third worl... more »
Code Developed By Canadian Firm Hints at Voter ‘Disengagement’ Efforts in United States
The Trump campaign claimed that it could suppress Clinton votes twelve days before the 2016 election; unsecured files linked to a Canadian company offer insights into how that might be possible.
IMF Chief says Trump’s trade policies are putting global economy at risk
"The biggest and darkest cloud that we see is the deterioration in confidence that is prompted by (an) attempt to challenge the way in which trade has been conducted" More The post IMF Chief says Trump’s trade policies are putting global economy at risk appeared first on The Duran.
US Senate Candidate Howard Sherman Takes Millions From Cash-Strapped Mississippi Child Protection Services; Contracts Would Need Renegotiating Shortly After Elections
US Senate candidate Howard Sherman, a (former?) California Republican, running in the Democratic primary in Mississippi, and his actress wife … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Night”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Night” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9NM-yK1C2I
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Also known as the Cigar Galaxy for its elongated visual appearance, M82 is a starburst galaxy with a superwind. In fact, through ensuing supernova explosions and powerful winds from massive stars, the burst of star formation in M82 is driving the prodigious outflow of material. Evidence for the superwind from the galaxy's central regions is clear in this sharp composite image, based on data from small telescopes on planet Earth. *Click image for larger size.* The composite highlights emission from filaments of atomic hydrogen gas in reddish hues. The filaments extend for over 10,00... more »
Chet Raymo, "Sunshine"
*"Sunshine"* by Chet Raymo "Deep in the belly of the Sun, where the temperature is 10 million degrees, protons- the nuclei of hydrogen- are fused together to form the heavier nuclei of helium. By a marvelous magic of nature, the helium nuclei weigh about one percent less than the total weight of the four protons out of which it was made. Mass has vanished from the universe. And in its place- energy. Every second at the Sun's core, 660 million tons of hydrogen is converted into 655 million tons of helium. The missing 5 million tons is turned into an amount of energy equal to the v... more »
Parents Speak Out Against Psychiatric Episodes Caused By Bayer’s Popular Constipation Drug MiraLAX
Constipation is a common problem in young children, especially in children on the autism spectrum and those who take any medication for behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. What many parents still do not know is that the most commonly suggested medication for this problem called MiraLAX by Bayer can cause severe neuro-psychiatric problems in children and worsen existing ones. Highlights: FDA received more than 20,000 reports of adverse effects of MiraLAX Young children experience aggression, tics, and even seizures. It is believed to be linked to at least 100 deaths... more »
Psychedelics Shown to Heal Damaged Brain Cells from Depression
*Heather Callaghan* - More evidence of the medical efficacy of psychedelic medicines.
Should the minority tyrannize the majority?
I'm old enough to remember when divorce brought shame to the whole family. Even the extended family. Even marrying a divorced person was not acceptable. I was very young--but I remember. There are still people who don't believe in divorce, who would shun a relative, or stay in a miserable relationship just to avoid it. Could be religion, could just be obstinance. There may even be more of them than there are LGBTQ. So what if an anti-divorce party grabbed political power and could have a career ruined or a business closed or involve one in a law suit because of divorce, or belief... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Bullshit Anthem’ By Fantastic Negrito
Fantastic Negrito is a Grammy Award-winning musician who plays “blues music with a punk attitude from Oakland, California.” He has an album, “Please Don’t Be Dead,” that will be released on June 15. One of the tracks on the album, “Bullshit Anthem,” is a protest song with a simple mantra The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Bullshit Anthem’ By Fantastic Negrito appeared first on Shadowproof.
Is this the Beginning of Modi’s End?
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Politics, Asia* [image: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds up his hands in a] The erosion of Modi’s popularity has many reasons. Recently held by-elections to India’s national parliament and several state assemblies may be pointers to the decline and final fall of India’s charismatic and pugnacious Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first signs of his declining popularity were evident last year when his party, the Hindu nationalist BJP, lost crucial by-elections in India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh (UP). These included the Lok Sabha (national parliame... more »
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