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Is the Trump Administration Putting Immigrant Children in ‘Tent Cities’?
Multiple outlets reported that the Department of Health and Human Services is planning tent cities to accommodate a recent influx of immigrant children — but the practice is not new.
Is Trump leading a sea change?...
*I think so.* The commie/marxist/libtards continue to have hysterical meltdowns, and it appears fewer people are listening. People like Jake Tapper have to *spin wild tails of Strozok's bias for Hillary causing Trump's election*, while the truth is that 8 years of Odumbo caused Trump's election. The "ladies who march™" have slithered back into their (unkempt) nests and have to spend their time bleating slogans to each other. The ratings on the lefty late night shows have tanked, CNN continues to be-clown itself, and the unhinged rantings of "entertainers" are only applauded by "pe... more »
The Trump-Kim summit, more capitalism and commerce, less communism and missiles
June 12, 2018 was a historic day as the leader of the world's biggest capitalist economy met with the leader of a very small yet nuke-armed communist economy, for the first time. Thank you President Trump, Chairman Kim. You are no angels (none of us here) but it is better to have more capitalism and commerce, less communism and missiles, in Asia and the world. Great initiative (photo below from BBC). *"President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to coop... more »
World News Briefs -- June 15, 2018
*FOX News:* *Angela Merkel's German government facing collapse over her immigration stance* Angela Merkel’s government is on the brink as the German chancellor battles her coalition partners on immigration and asylum seekers. The coalition between Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU) has fractured over the latter’s new proposed policy that would turn away more asylum seekers at the country’s borders. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Arab forces seize entrance *to airport in Yemen's main port city. * Syria shelling on* southern rebels kil... more »
Russian official warns US not to take ‘tough measures’ against Syrian Army in southwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Jabarov, was quoted as saying on Friday that the U.S. military should avoid using “tough measures” against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in southwest Syria. As quoted by the RBC News Agency, Jabarov warned the U.S. from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
France’s Renault to stay in Iran despite US sanctions against Tehran
In May, Washington announced its decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions on Tehran, the move that prompted backlash in Europe and other countries worldwide. The CEO of France’s automobile manufacturer Renault has announced that it would stay in Iran even “with lower sails.” Tensions between Iran and the United States […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Falsification of facts’ – Zakharova on OPCW Syria report (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on the recent report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on the alleged chemical attack in Syrian city of Hama last year, speaking at the weekly briefing in Moscow, Thursday. She added that the report is questionable as it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces seize mountain chain in southern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The Houthi forces reportedly captured a mountain chain in southern Yemen, today, after launching a swift counter-offensive against the UAE-backed troops. According to pro-Houthi media, their forces recaptured the Al-Ahmar Mountains and its corresponding hilltops, including Tal Al-Souda. The Al-Ahmar Mountains are located in the northern part of the Lahaj […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian militant arrested by Russian police in Moscow
Officers of the Center for Countering Extremism have detained a Syrian resident in eastern Moscow, who is suspected of participating in the hostilities in Syria on the side of the militants, a police source informed TASS. “Employees of the General Administration for Combating Extremism, along with their colleagues from the Center for Countering Extremism and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New OPCW report on chemical weapons use in Syria raises questions — Russian diplomat
A report by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria’s Hama province on March 24-25, 2017 fails to meet information gathering and analysis criteria and raises questions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday. “It becomes obvious already after the first reading […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Gulf-backed troops allegedly seize strategic Hodeideh Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Gulf-backed troops in western Yemen have allegedly seized the strategic Hodeideh Airport after a short battle with the Houthi forces today, pro-government media reported. According to pro-government media, their troops first seized the southern part of the Hodeideh Airport, which ultimately forced the Houthi fighters to completely withdraw from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian naval ship heads to Syrian port to deliver more military equipment
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Another Russian ship was spotted traveling through Turkish territorial waters to deliver more military equipment to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to Yoruk Isik of the Bosphorous Observer, the Russian BSF Tapir (NATO:Alligator) class LST Nikolai Filchenkov 152 was seen traveling through the Bosphorous Strait en route for the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s Supreme Leader urges nation to unite against ‘enemies’ during Eid al-Fitr prayers
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The leader of the Islamic Revolution and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei delivered Eid al-Fitr prayers to hundreds of thousands of people at Tehran’s Great Musalla on Friday. “The enemy says things in order to ruin the morale of the Iranian nation”, stressed Khamenei adding that “all should […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin, Netanyahu express readiness to coordinate in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation on Friday that touched on a number of topics, including the current war in Syria, a Kremlin statement read this afternoon. According to the Kremlin, the two leaders expressed their readiness to coordinate inside Syria and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
WATCH: Cop Kills Shirtless Man as He Walks Away from Him With One Hand in Cuffs
[image: phoenix] Cell phone video from a witness shows the moment a Phoenix police officer pulled his gun out and shot a shirtless shoeless man who had one hand already cuffed. The post WATCH: Cop Kills Shirtless Man as He Walks Away from Him With One Hand in Cuffs appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
NDAA Includes More Unnecessary B3 Exemptions, What Happens to the Records Trump Destroys at His Private Properties, and More: FRINFORMSUM 6/15/2018
NDAA Includes More Unnecessary B3 Exemptions The current version of the National Defense Authorization Act contains four proposed (b)(3) exemptions that will prevent the public from knowing information it should have access to. (B)(3) is an expansive exemption that captures “the various nondisclosure provisions that are contained in other federal statutes.” The nondisclosure provisions are so numerous […]
Al Gore sounds alarm on 0.3 inches of sea level rise from ice
the Nature study only found sea level rise that’s less than one-tenth of what is expected under the worst-case scenarios for global warming. “We’re still talking about roughly half a millimeter per year,”
Help me understand a few things
Happy Friday everyone. In a week of good and bad news as well as sort of good and bad news, help me understand a few things. Help me understand how a person can start a fight with our friends and … Continue reading →
Trump Says FBI ‘Plotting Against My Election’
President Donald Trump claims that a politically tainted bureau tried to undermine his campaign and, through the Russia investigation, his presidency.
BWorld 221, Mindanao power development, reality vs illusion
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last Monday, June 11. From 2006 to 2013, the Mindanao grid had only 1,900 to 2,000 MW of installed power capacity, mostly sourced from hydropower facilities that provide higher output during the rainy season but declines during the summer. As a result, power shortages lasting several hours a day are experienced during dry spells. In 2014, the supply situation improved. Total installed power capacity increased to 2,211, rising once more to 2,414 MW in 2015. Starting 2016, the situation improved further with capacity reaching 3,162 MW and late... more »
The Democratic Fight Over House Leadership
You read about all these Democratic candidates who say they're not going to vote for Pelosi for Speaker. It's almost *de rigueur* for them to say it sometime during their campaign. She laughs and says she has the votes anyway. Does she? There have been more than a few discontented right-of-center Blue Dogs and New Dems already in Congress who say she should step now, primarily ambitious malcontents from the Republican wing of the Democratic Party like Kathleen Rice from Long Island. But lately enough normal Democrats are starting to whisper about her time being up as well. I don't... more »
When Is It Sexual Harassment? When It's Written By A Man
An experimental study which sought to determine perceptions of sexual text (sext) messaging situations concluded that men and women were judged differently by the sext messages they sent, even when they were the same. When messages were unsolicited, men were judged as creepy while women were judged as more appropriate. The strange conclusion by the authors from their finding was not the obvious one, that men were being discriminated against, "slut shaming" for guys, but that consent is important in sexting. *Sexting. Vaguely date rapey when a guy does it. But when a woman does it... more »
BWorld 220, Trade imbalances, protectionism and rhetoric
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last June 7, 2018. In a free trade, an effectual combination cannot be established but by the unanimous consent of every single trader, and it cannot last longer than every single trader continues of the same mind. — Adam Smith The Wealth Of Nations (1776), Book IV Chapter VIII. Free trade should mean that people are free to trade and do not need to secure permits to trade from governments. The expansion of governments — local, national, and multilaterals — has also resulted in the expansion of preconditions and negotiations before meaningful ... more »
Communist Anger At Sadr-Amiri Alliance
Moqtada al-Sadr’s new alliance with Badr’s Hadi Amiri has upset Sadr’s partner the Iraqi Communist Party (ICP). The ICP was wearyof makingany deal with the Fatah list that Amiri heads. Publicly, the Communists issued a statementsaying they welcomed the new coalition. Behind the scenes however there were variousreports of deepdivisions, arguments, and insults being thrown around within the the party. The Communists see this latest move as a step backwards towards another sectarian Shiite alliance that would go on to form the new government. Sadr and the Communists campaigned together... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 15
1920 War Min Churchill wrote UK Cabinet that he was ready to give up Mosul province to save costs (Musings On Iraq article on how Mosul province became part of Iraq) (Musings On Iraq article on Churchill’s views on Mesopotamia/Iraq) 1947 Mustafa Barzani revolt against govt put down and he fled to Soviet Union 1957 PM Nuri al-Said made cover of Time magazine 1966 KDP defeated govt forces near Hendrin 1966 PM Bazzaz made national speech saying Baghdad ready to recognize Kurdish nationalism and rights 1968 Amid growing anti-Arif govt activity PM Yahya resigned... more »
US Government as Republicans dominated
US government, Republicans-Democrats distribution. Top, HOR; middle, Senate; below, Governors. Republicans dominate all three layers, four including the Presidency. Sources: (a) HOR, http://history.house.gov/Institution/Party-Divisions/Party-Divisions/ (b) Senate, https://www.senate.gov/history/partydiv.htm (c) Governors, https://www.statista.com/statistics/198486/number-of-governors-in-the-us-by-political-party-affiliation/ Does this mean that the US is veering away from statism? No. The statist policy has not stopped, not stopping, just slower under Republicans than Democrats. I r... more »
Why Gravity Data Is Worthless In The Hands Of Climate Scientists
Graphs like the one above purporting to ice loss in Greenland and Antarctica are worthless, for several reasons. The are generated by people with a global warming agenda who don’t understand the mathematics and science underlying their calculations. Gravity data … Continue reading →
Greenland Continues To Gain Ice
For the second year in a row, Greenland’s surface has gained well above average amounts of ice. Greenland Ice Sheet Surface Mass Budget: DMI Climate experts have tried to blame this on warm sea surface temperatures, but the water around … Continue reading →
Firearms Responsible for 71 Percent of Homicides in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From the beginning of the 1980s to 2016, the total percentage of homicides in the country committed with firearms rose from forty percent to 71 percent according to the Atlas of Violence 2018 released earlier this month by the Institute of Applied Economic Research […]
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 15, 2018
North and South Korean delegation walk as they cross the concrete border at the northern side of the truce village of Panmunjom, in North Korea, June 14, 2018. Yonhap via REUTERS *Reuters:* *North, South Korea hold military talks amid U.S. plan to stop drills* SEOUL (Reuters) - North and South Korea failed to reach any concrete agreement during their military talks on Thursday, as two-star generals from both sides met just two days after U.S. President Donald Trump floated his plan to halt joint exercises with South Korea. The talks, their first in more than a decade, held in th... more »
Is Trump leading the US into a new multipolar world?
The US President is being judged by some in a manner consistent with how Obama was judged - as a politician and not as an executive More The post Is Trump leading the US into a new multipolar world? appeared first on The Duran.
June 16:
http://theantimedia.com/miki-zohar-supremacy-jewish-race/ This, with a couple of changes of name, is exactly what Hitler said of German Christians. ______________________________________________________________
Pre-Existing Conditions
As pathological as it is, the current Trump administration is not operating in a vacuum. Its policies on war, institutional racism, and robbing the poor to reward the rich are part of the grand old capitalistic traditions of slavery, neocolonialism, neoconservatism and neoliberalism. As I've written many times before, Trump and his cronies are just more upfront about braying out the hatred that the ruling class harbors against the rest of us. They take bad pre-existing things and they make them much, more worse. Take their latest stunt of ripping immigrant children away from their ... more »
The perils of cheap knives and swords
As part of writing the next Western novel in my Ames Archives series, I'm devoting a lot of attention to knives and their use in the Old West. There were plenty of cheap ones, but also a surprising number of higher-quality, custom-made fighting blades. I won't spoil the book by revealing too much, but it will cover the subject in some depth. As part of it, I've been talking with Sven, the knifemaker who made a custom Damascus steel knife for Miss D. a couple of years ago. He's going to help me make a very authentic replica of a pretty serious military knife from the middle of th... more »
Liberals' corporate-friendly TPP trade deal will kill Canadian jobs, increase inequality
15-Jun-2018 The TPP is first and foremost a corporate-rights deal for multinationals. It will worsen inequality, further erode Canada's manufacturing and industrial base.
Singapore's Deputy PM in Rwanda for a two-day working visit
15-Jun-2018 Singapore and Rwanda will sign an agreement on bilateral investment treaty.
In a trade war, Canada's energy not on the table
15-Jun-2018 Canada is hamstrung by a little-known NAFTA clause that packs a huge climate punch and gives the US first access to most of Canada's oil and natural gas.
Vice premier pushes for start to talks on investment agreement with EU
15-Jun-2018 Vice Premier Shih Jun-ji urged the European Union (EU) to start negotiations with Taiwan on a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) as soon as possible.
A Military Widow ‘Bachelorette’?
*Amy Bushatz, Task & Purpose/Military.com:* *A Military Widow ‘Bachelorette?’ What Could Go Wrong? * File this one under: “And we thought Reality TV couldn’t get worse.” The answer, as always, is “yes, it can.” Casting producers for an upcoming Fox Network show are “searching the country for one amazing woman who unfortunately lost her husband/boyfriend/fiancé before they were able to start a family,” according to a message sent by Cherish Hamutoff, a Hollywood casting producer. “We are looking [for] an all American woman whose partner was a hero (military, police, firefighter) to... more »
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From Jenna Orkin ICE Plans to Start Destroying Records of Immigrant Abuse, Including Sexual Assault and Deaths in Custody 53% of millennials expect to become millionaires one day, according to a new study Leaked audio reveals how Amazon's strategy of secrecy is spreading to Whole Foods 'I ultimately am not afraid to get fired': Leaked audio captures Whole Foods CEO John Mackey describing clashes with Amazon Great News: The Fewest Americans In 8 Years Are Dependent On Government For Food NY Attorney Sues Trump, Family And Foundation For Charity Self-Dealing; A Furious TrumpResponds ... more »
SPOILED CHILD IN CHIEF
They don't call him the Giant Toddler for nothing: After arriving in Singapore on Sunday, an antsy and bored Trump urged his aides to demand that the meeting with Kim be pushed up by a day — to Monday — and had to be talked out of altering the long-planned and carefully negotiated summit date on the fly, according to two people familiar with preparations for the event. “We’re here now,” the president said, according to the people. “Why can’t we just do it?” Trump’s impatience, coupled with a tense staff-level meeting between the two sides on Sunday, left some aides fearful that th... more »
Nicaragua Protesters Stage Nationwide Strike
*Al Jazeera:* *Nicaraguans go on strike to protest Ortega's grip on power* The streets of Managua are deserted as residents observe a national strike called by opponents of the government. Nicaragua's capital Managua has taken on the airs of a ghost town, as a day-long national strike is being held to protest two months of violent chaos under President Daniel Ortega. "This is a ... peaceful civil strike that covers ... all economic activities, except those related to the preservation of life and the coverage of basic services for the population," announced the National Alliance f... more »
Turkish President Erdogan Threatens 'Operation' Against US Credit Rating Agency Moody's
© AFP 2018 / Emmanuel Dunand *Asia Times:* *Angered by plunging lira, Erdogan vows to take action against credit rating agency* *Turkish president claims Moody's is undermining his country's economy.* Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again lashed out at credit rating agencies, this time directing his ire at Moody’s, which he has vowed to take action against following the June 24 elections, claiming that it is undermining his country’s economy. The Turkish strongman, a self-proclaimed “enemy of interest rates,” attributes the weakness of his country’s lira currency t... more »
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Ed Finn reminds us that ending child poverty makes good economic sense in addition to being a moral necessity: The same huge financial benefit would be reaped in Canada from an equivalent investment in curbing poverty here. Based on the variance in populations and socioeconomic issues, it’s clear that, if it would save more than a trillion dollars in the U.S., it would save as much as $100 billion annually in Canadian dollars. Unfortunately, given the deeply entrenched neoliberalism rampant in both the United States and Canada, it’s highly unlik... more »
Ignorance Is On The March
If you're looking for a clue to what life will be like in the Era of Doug Ford, Rick Salutin writes that you should keep your eye on education. That's because modern conservatives don't favour education. That was certainly true of Ford's conservative predecessor, Mike Harris: Harris’s own public career began on school boards and he’d been a teacher himself. This disposed him negatively, not positively. For minister, he pointedly named a Grade 11 dropout, John Snobelen, who immediately told his staff to fabricate a “useful crisis” in public education to justify drastic attacks on i... more »
University of Liverpool announces it’s investigating someone for misconduct. But don’t ask who.
Transparency begins …. with a T, as Ali G once said. That seems to be extent of the University of Liverpool’s commitment to openness, at least in the handling of an ongoing misconduct investigation at the UK institution. We know this much: The school in late 2017 launched an inquiry into one of its scientists … Continue reading University of Liverpool announces it’s investigating someone for misconduct. But don’t ask who.
BP Energy Review
By Paul Homewood https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/energy-economics/statistical-review-of-world-energy.html The BP Energy Review for 2017 is now published, and again it is bad news for anybody who thought the Paris Agreement would make the slightest difference. Globally, CO2 emissions are up 1.6% year-on-year, which is actually greater than the 2006-16 average growth rate of 1.3%. Regionally emissions […]
Apache Stronghold Sacred Journey in Shiprock
Apache Stronghold Sacred Journey Caravan was in Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation with Shiprock Chapter President Chili Yazzie on Thursday. By Steve Pavey Censored News Apache Stronghold Sacred Journey Caravan was in Shiprock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation with Shiprock Chapter President Chili Yazzie on Thursday. Chili prayed for us and our sacred journey and then provided us
DOJ releases DAMNING report on FBI handling of Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation
Two GOP-led House committees say that the Agency showed "questionable decision-making" in pursuing this investigation, treating Clinton probe "differently" from other such cases More The post DOJ releases DAMNING report on FBI handling of Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation appeared first on The Duran.
Opinion: Milking Brazil’s Most Sacred Cow
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The most sacred cow in Brazil is Petrobras. When calved in 1953, its birthright included a monopoly over the exploration, production, development, refining and distribution of oil and gas. It lost most of that monopoly in 1995, but it’s never lost its monopolist mentality. Worse yet, […]
Report: U.S. Anti-Narcotic Effort In Afghanistan Is A Costly Failure
*The Guardian:* *US anti-narcotic effort in Afghanistan is a costly failure, official report finds * * Opium production hits record high in 2017 * US has spent $8.6bn to curb production since 2001 Poppy cultivation in Afghanistan hit a record high last year, a US government watchdog has said, describing American-funded counternarcotics efforts in the war-torn country as a failure. Since the American-led invasion in late 2001, the US has spent about $8.6bn on counternarcotics efforts in Afghanistan, yet the country remains the world’s largest producer of opium. According to a new ... more »
Why Is Washington Pressuring Jordan?
Are the Jordanian demonstrations a sign of a new episode of the Arab Spring, or, on the contrary, are they a means of pressuring King Abdallah II to accept the US plan for Palestine? The post Why Is Washington Pressuring Jordan? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Police Surveillance Machines: A Short History
Elizabeth Joh The year 2015 witnessed a dramatic rise in demands for police surveillance machines. After a number of widely shared incidents of police violence against often unarmed civilians, public protests and media attention led to calls for the adoption of surveillance machines by the police. Advocates of surveillance machines, including the family of Michael Brown, argued that these technologies would increase transparency and accountability surrounding police interactions with civilians by collecting and preserving data for public review. Indeed, the most cont... more »
3-Day Cease-Fire For Eid Al-Fitr Begins In Afghanistan
*NPR*:* Afghan Taliban Begins 3-Day Cease-Fire For Eid Al-Fitr* The Afghan government and the Taliban have begun a rare three-day cease-fire in honor of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan. The cessation in hostilities is actually two separate, unilateral cease-fires — one by the government, which began earlier this week is expected to last about a week, and an overlapping three-day cease-fire by the Taliban. According to the Agence France-Press, this is the first cease-fire the Taliban has announced since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. *Read mo... more »
RANKED: 5 Best (And 5 Worst) Fighter Planes on Planet Earth
*Robert Farley* *Security, * What would you want to go to war with? *What to say about the F-15 Eagle? When it came into service in 1976, it was immediately recognized as the best fighter in the world. Today, it is arguably still the best all-around, cost-adjusted fighter, even if the Su-27 and F-22 have surpassed it in some ways. If one fighter in American history could take the name of the national symbol of the United States, how could it be anything other than the F-15?* So what are the best and worst fighter aircraft of all time? What plane would you pick for a war in the ...more »
'F-52' Fighter: The Strange Story of a Plane That Is Only Deadly in Video Games
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * There might one day be an F-52, but technology has advanced a long way since the days of the YF-22 and YF-23. *The Navy was not fond of the naval derivative of the YF-23, which had a canard configuration the service found less than appealing. In fact, because the Navy’s reaction was so favorable, Lockheed later pitched a modified version of its NATF proposal for the ill-fated AF-X project that the Navy was ultimately forced to cancel in favor of the Joint Strike Fighter program. Some Navy officials are bitter about that fact to this day.* Months ba... more »
Why domestic abuse and anti-gay violence qualify as persecution in asylum law
Sabi Ardalan, Assistant Clinical Professor, Harvard Law School, Harvard University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
International law recognizes that women and LGBTQ people face unique forms of violence that may qualify them for asylum. The US now asserts that domestic abuse is a 'private' matter.
Puerto Ricans don't trust official information on Hurricane Maria
Alexis R. Santos-Lozada, Assistant Teaching Professor in Sociology, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
A survey shows that most Puerto Ricans didn't highly rate the official information coming out of the island. With the Institute of Statistics in trouble, the situation is likely not to improve.
Mexico seeks to become 'country of refuge' as US cracks down on migrants
Luis Gómez Romero, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory, University of Wollongong at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Trump's anti-immigrant policies are leading more Central Americans to stay put in Mexico. Mexico's presidential candidates have a lot to say about that, and none of it involves mass deportations.
Record Slow Arctic Melt Continues
Arctic sea ice volume is highest for the date in 13 years, and the 30 day melt rate is the smallest on record. Climate dimwits like to make graphs like this one, predicting the Arctic will be ice-free by 2045 … Continue reading →
Video Exposes Border Patrol Running Over Tohono O'odham in Topawa Today
. Video exposes U.S. Border Patrol agent intentionally run over young Tohono O'odham man in Topawa community on the Tohono O'odham Nation on Thursday, June 14, 2018. The Border Patrol agent fled the scene in this hit and run, and the O'odham victim is in the hospital. Watch video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissSalcidoXIII/videos/10155575421518030/?hc_ref=
International Update
*The US of A* * FBI* If you read the recent DOJ Inspector General's report, the corrupt, evil, smug, sly, lying, filthy, elite media "gifted" members of the FBI in exchange for "leaked information". In other days those would have been called *BRIBES*. When you pay a government official for restricted information or when you pay them to perform an official act, it's called a *BRIBE*. Changing the names of what is what doesn't change what it is. Apparently that became the standard way of dealing with the FBI during the years of ObamaNation. Pay to play. Will it change now? * ... more »
U.S. Drone Strike Kills Pakistan Taliban Chief In Afghanistan
*Reuters:* *Pakistani Taliban leader killed in air strike in Afghanistan near border* KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah has been killed in a U.S.-Afghan air strike in Afghanistan, a senior Afghan Defence Ministry official said on Friday, a killing likely to ease tension between the United States and Pakistan. An official at the NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan confirmed Fazlullah was killed on Thursday. The U.S. military said earlier in Washington it had carried out a strike aimed at a senior militant figure in the eas... more »
Erdogan threatens to launch ‘operation’ against US credit rating agency
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:25 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has recently threatened to “conduct an operation” against a U.S. credit rating agency after the latter made several “unnecessary statements” about his regime, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Erdogan warned the Moody’s credit rating agency that he will launch an ‘operation’ after they downgraded Turkey’s economy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi footballers to be penalized for heavy defeat by Russia – TASS
Members of Saudi Arabia’s national football team will face a disciplinary penalty for their crushing defeat by Russia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup opener, the Al-Youm Assabaa newspaper quoted the Saudi Football Federation chief Adel Ezzat as saying. “We are very disappointed by the defeat,” Ezzat was quoted as saying. “This result is totally […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Gulf-backed forces advance on strategic Hodeideh city (video)
Yemeni pro-government forces backed by the Saudi-led coalition advanced towards the western port city of Hodeideh on Thursday. The Saudi-led coalition launched a full-scale offensive on Houthi positions in Hodeidah on Wednesday. According to reports, the attack included targets close to the city’s airport. The Yemeni port of Hodeideh is the country’s main point of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian diplomat says some countries softening stance on Assad’s resignation
Some countries that earlier demanded that Bashar al-Assad step down as Syria’s President are softening their position, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday. “Political efforts are underway to set up a UN-backed constitutional committee and launch work on Syria’s Constitution in accordance with the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s Supreme Leader says state of Israel ‘wont last long’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah ‘Ali Khamenei, stated during a meeting on Friday that the Israeli regime will not survive for much longer. “The problem with the Zionist regime is that it lacks legitimacy. A regime that has been established on a villainous bases will definitely fall,’ Ayatollah Khamenei stated on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Jordan allegedly withdraws ambassador from Iran – Al-Arabiya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Jordan has allegedly withdrawn their ambassador to Iran, Saudi state-owned Al-Arabiya TV claimed this afternoon. Citing a senior Jordanian official, Al-Arabiya claimed ambassador ‘Abdallah Suleiman Abu Raman was transferred from Tehran to ‘Amman this week. “There is no intention of naming another Jordanian ambassador to Tehran at this moment,” the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Islamist rebels launch powerful attack on Syrian military positions in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – The Islamist rebels in northern Hama have launched a new attack on the Syrian military’s positions this afternoon, the National Defense Forces (NDF) reported. According to the NDF, the Islamist rebels of Jaysh Al-Izza launched several missiles towards the Syrian military’s positions at the Al-Mayadan District and Al-Zaleen checkpoint in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tensions rise in southwest Syria as Syrian military attacks rebel forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) heavily bombarded the northwestern part of the Dara’a Governorate this morning, following the assassination of a reconciliation delegate from the town of Tal Al-Harrah. According to a military report, the Syrian Army launched several artillery shells and missiles towards Tal Al-Harrah and a few nearby […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, Hezbollah gear up for 2nd phase of southeast Syria offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Hezbollah are preparing to launch the second phase of their eastern Al-Sweida offensive that is geared to clear the last remnants of the Islamic State (ISIS) in this region. According to a military report, reinforcements from the Republican Guard have arrived in the Badiya […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia fires back at US over chemical weapons provocation denial
All chemical provocations in Syria follow the same scenario, the Russian embassy in Washington said, commenting on the US Department of State’s recent remarks. Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on June 14 that Free Syrian Army (FSA) militants have delivered chlorine cylinders to the Syrian Deir ez-Zor province to simulate another “chemical attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish-led forces claim 15 Turkish soldiers, rebels killed in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) alleged on Friday that their troops had killed at least 15 Turkish soldiers and rebels in the Afrin region of northwest Aleppo. “Within the scope of the second phase of the resistance of the Age against the Turkish occupation in Afrin, our units carried […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian reconciliation delegate assassinated in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – A reconciliation delegate was assassinated in the Dara’a Governorate, Thursday, as he was preparing to enter his office near the Al-Quneitra provincial border. According to local repports, Dr. Mousa Qanbas was entering his clinic in Tal Al-Harrah, when unknown assailants opened fire on him. Dr. Qanbas was succumbed to his […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Three Californias? Division Plan Would Multiply Craziness on Left Coast
[image: three-californias-division-plan-would-multiply-craziness-on-left-coast] The November ballot initiative in California could, if passed, lead to two more states and four more “progressive” Democrat U.S. senators.
Scientist: Advanced Robots May Enslave Humans — Then Wipe Us Out
[image: scientist-advanced-robots-may-enslave-humans-then-wipe-us-out] While a new study shows that people are getting dumber, robots are getting smarter. In fact, says one expert, artificially intelligent automatons may reach a point where they will outsmart man, seize control, and then enslave humans before sending us the way of the dodo.
Tweets For Today
#BREAKING Trump announces 25 percent tariff on $50 billion in Chinese imports — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 15, 2018 After historic summit between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s leader finds his position vastly improved https://t.co/HcJJVlyuqJ — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 15, 2018 Afghan defence ministry says Pakistan Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah has been killed in a US drone strike in Aghanistan's northeastern province of Kunar pic.twitter.com/2qpwpADXRG — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) June 15, 2018 Our Memorial Wall started with 31 sta... more »
‘Cameras Off’: New Video Shows Vegas Shooting Strike Team Being Told to Turn Off Body Cams
[image: vegas] Highly suspicious body camera video from the Vegas shooting has just been released showing a strike team being instructed to turn their body cameras off. The post ‘Cameras Off’: New Video Shows Vegas Shooting Strike Team Being Told to Turn Off Body Cams appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Never Give Up
Follow the white cap and never give up. pic.twitter.com/3pgABLkNW3 — James Melville (@JamesMelville) June 13, 2018
Jacobi and the Pantheism Controversy
Friedrich Heinrich JacobiIn 1783, Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi launched an attack on the Enlightenment’s central theme—the idea that reason justifies all the essential truths of commonsense, morality and religion. The Enlightenment scholars of that period believed that the authority of reason is above the authority of tradition and revelation. But Jacobi argued that the faith in reason must be held responsible for undermining the essential truths of morality, religion and commonsense. He proclaimed that the Enlightenment was flawed because reason and faith are in conflict—reason refut... more »
U.S. Officially Suspends War Games With South Korea 'Indefinitely'
South Korean (blue headbands) and U.S. Marines take positions as amphibious assault vehicles of the South Korean Marine Corps fire smoke bombs during a U.S.-South Korea joint landing operation drill in Pohang, South Korea, March 12, 2016. *Daily Mail/AFP*: *Trump administration officially suspends August war games with South Korea 'indefinitely' after surprising his own Pentagon with announcement in Singapore* * The president had surprised people in his own administration by saying in Singapore that 'provocative' war games with South Korea would end * The move is a significant bre... more »
Trade Deficits with America - Who is to Blame?
An interesting analysis by Brad Setser, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations looks at the recent trade kerfuffle between Canada and the United States and helps us put all of the Trump Administration's trade threats into perspective. This is particularly critical given the ongoing NAFTA renegotiations that will likely see significant changes to the decades-old three country trade deal. First, Dr. Setser looks at overall trade in both goods and services with Canada (blue and red lines respectively) and compares the two Canadian trade factors with overall U.S. trade whe... more »
2018 Midterms-- All About Señor Trumpanzee
Yesterday's *Wall Street Journal* reported that Marc Short, Trump's liaison to Congress is quitting, complaining that trying to push Trump's agenda through the GOP-controlled Congress has reached a point of "diminishing returns." Far right extremists are delighted because they view him as a champion for the GOP establishment’s. They're always bitching that he didn't obtain funding for the Great Wall of Trumpanzee or repeal ObamaCare. Maybe he'll go back to his old job working for the Koch brothers' political operation.Yesterday's *Wall Street Journal* reported that Marc Short, Tru... more »
Weekly podcast: Russia scores a goal on energy policy
Ayesha Hazarika is joined by New Statesman Deputy Editor, Helen Lewis, and UnHerd contributor and Telegraph columnist, Liam Halligan, to talk about the week’s under–reported stories. Helen raises Mumsnet’s tough new rules about discussion of trans issues; Liam draws attention to the progress of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and what it means for EU energy policy. The panel also nominate their heroes and […] The post Weekly podcast: Russia scores a goal on energy policy appeared first on UnHerd.
Five Places to Watch the 2018 World Cup this Weekend in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The World Cup is upon us, and excitement is starting to build as each nation prepares to launch their campaign. Whether you are an expatriate supporting your home nation, a Carioca cheering on the Canarinhas, or have naturally adopted the Seleção, the city of Rio […]
How To Bring Back Unions? Give Unionized Companies A Tax Cut
If there is one thing that will make a huge difference in the fight for worker rights, it's unions. Yet unions are under attack. Employers try to bust unions and prevent unionization. They do everything they can to make sure their workforce is not unionized, and if it is, to discourage workers from joining the union. So what if we could change that picture just a little? What if employers had an incentive to encourage or at least not prevent unionization? What if employers were motivated to have a unionized workforce? But how, you ask? Corporations just got a huge tax cut, and if D... more »
Joe Bastardi On Water Vapour & El Ninos
By Paul Homewood Joe Bastardi develops the his ideas on how oceans affect global temperatures, in a guest post at Climate Change Dispatch: Given it’s the number one greenhouse gas (GHG), one would naturally think water vapor (WV) is the big powerhouse in global weather and climate. It’s why I am a […]
Stuff, according to George Carlin
Yesterday I wrote about Americans' accumulation of "stuff", and how they deal with it. A commenter pointed me to one of comedian George Carlin's performances, where he comments on that issue. It's a lot less profane than many of his rants, so I'll post it here. He still uses a few less-than-polite words, so if you're easily offended, you might want to skip it; but it's a very amusing performance. A few e-mailed comments from male readers, following yesterday's article, alleged that the "stuff" problem in their homes was largely due to their wives and daughters, not to the m... more »
POLL: Immigration and Terror Top Issues for EU - so won't be mentioned by the BBC
'Immigration is now seen as the most important issue facing the European Union (EU) by people in every member state apart from seven countries, where the top concern is terrorism, an official survey has found. The revelation comes from the Euro barometer ( http://ec.europa.eu/commfrontoffice/publicopinion/index.cfm/Survey/getSurveyDetail/instruments/STANDARD/surveyKy/2180 ) a series of public opinion surveys conducted for the European Commission, the bloc's executive branch, and corroborates the results of a YouGov ( http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/05/11/immigration-and-terror-t... more »
End of Obama’s World Order. Enter Trump’s World Order (Video)
The Duran - News in Review - Episode 25. More The post End of Obama’s World Order. Enter Trump’s World Order (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Romania says Gabriel Resources $4.4bn lawsuit over halted project can't be heard by arbitrators
15-Jun-2018 Company is seeking $4.4bn in compensation for alleged losses related to its Rosia Montana gold and silver project, which Romania refused to approve following relentless protests.
TEA seeks FTAs with EU, US to counter Chinese threat in export
15-Jun-2018 Tirupur Exporters' Association (TEA) today stressed the need to enter into Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with European Union, USA, the UK and Russia, to face the Chinese threat in export markets.
Autism 21 and Done
Time flies. Gianna, in her fashion, is leaving the nest (not literally, she lives with her sisters and me!) and starting the adult phase of her life. School ends today. She turns 22 next month. Can you imagine that? She...
Vaccines Did Cause Rachel's Autism A URL Story
By Kim Rossi Thanks Facebook friends including our own Ginger Taylor for this find. Check out the URL for Dr. Peter Hotez's forthcoming book defending the lifeblood of his career, vaccines. Someone at Amazon created that URL - and forgot...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 15, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Rio, Eu te Amo @ Biergarten Rio (Centro) – For those wanting a party that goes all day and night, head down to Biergarten Rio. The newly revamped venue […]
Order To Send Robinson to Heavily Muslim-Prison Came From “The Top”
Dutch MP Geert Wilders warns that Home Secretary Sajid Javid and Prime Minister Theresa May will have "blood on their hands" if Robinson is harmed
I spoke to Palestinians who still hold the keys to homes they fled decades ago
Many are still determined to return
Hooper: we need to contain, catch stars outside the Local Group
Many physicists are getting "broader" if not "distracted". Edward Witten wrote a nice 38-page-long introduction to information theory. The reason isn't quite clear but maybe he wants to be sure he's an expert in these matters – I had absolutely no doubts he was one – and the best way to learn is to teach. Mistele, Price, and Hossenfelder use a neural network, quite a complex software, to find a shocking conclusion: if a paper or a physicist looked good so far, he or it will probably look pretty good in the following year, too. While Hossenfelder implicitly wants to frame this findin... more »
Vieillesse : pourquoi l’Etat est en faute
La valeur de la vie humaine diminue-t-elle avec les années ? https://ieet.org/images/uploads/oldw-589x300.png
In Their Own Words: Was Every Israeli Prime Minister a Racist?
*Robert Inlakesh* | Quotes from Israeli Prime Ministers reveal concerning racist views. A few bad apples or was every Israeli PM a racist?
Trump resumes funding for White Helmets
This is the same group which posted video to social media alleging the chemical attack on Douma in April More The post Trump resumes funding for White Helmets appeared first on The Duran .
We're off on a mission of national import!
*FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018That said, how did it happen:* We're off on a mission of national import. We'll have no fish today. That said, how did it happen? Given yesterday's IG report, which finalizes judgments about Comey's actions, how did these events occur? 1) On the liberal world's favorite cable news program, Comey's July 2016 sliming of Clinton was aggressively applauded, on two consecutive nights, by the program's guest host! 2) When the corporate program's star returned from vacation the next week, *she never mentioned Comey's name* until late October 2016, when he struck for... more »
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/15/18"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/15/18"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The long awaited Inspector General (IG) report on the FBI and how it handled the Clinton email (exoneration) case is out, and it has destroyed the reputation of fired FBI Director James Comey. It is also just the beginning in destroying the careers of many at the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ). There are many revelations including a goal to “stop” Trump from becoming President. Well, they failed. Now, buckle up because this is just getting started. Coming up, Hillary Clinton’s treason and phony documents us... more »
Turkey slams US demand to drop S-400 deal for F-35s as ‘blackmail’
Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli has warned the US against preventing the new F-35 jets from being shipped in accordance with their contract, the Turkish news agency Anadolu reported. Canikli branded Washington’s threats to block Turkey from acquiring the cutting-edge jet unless it abandons its agreement with Russia on the delivery of S-400 systems as “blackmail.” He also recalled that Ankara has fulfilled its […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Air Force attempts to pound Houthi forces into submission in Hodeideh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Saudi Air Force and their allies in the Arab Coalition have relentlessly targeted the strategic port-city of Hodeideh this morning, hitting several areas in and around the provincial capital. According to pro-Houthi media, the Saudi-led Coalition has launched dozens of airstrikes over Hodeideh city and its corresponding airport, with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey claims 26 PKK fighters killed in northern Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Turkish military killed at least 26 fighters from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the Qandil Mountains region of northern Iraq today, Turkish state-owned Anadolu Agency reported. According to the report, the Turkish Air Force carried out a number of airstrikes on PKK targets in the Qandil Mountains, killing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s new Terminator-3 tank can destroy most drones – report
The new Russian-manufactured infantry fighting vehicle (BMPT) dubbed the “Terminator-3” will be able to shoot down drones, which are “the most deadly weapon of the United States,” the National Interest says . The third generation of BMPT-72 Terminator-3, the author writes, will be able to hit all types of targets. At the same time, the new version of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Egypt’s Sisi appoints new Defense Minister
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – Egyptian President ‘Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi officially appointed a new Defense Minister on Thursday after sacking Sadki Sobhi earlier in the day, the AFP News Agency reported. According to the AFP report, Sisi named the veteran commander of the Egyptian Republican guard, General Mohammad Zaki, as the new Minister of Defense. General […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large number of ISIS terrorists killed as Syrian troops score major advance in southeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – A large number of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists were killed this week during the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) major advance across the Badiya Al-Sham region of Deir Ezzor. Led by their 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army was able to liberate more than 2,000 square kilometers of territory inside this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In pictures: Syrian President attends Eid prayers in Tartous
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad attended ‘Eid Al-Fitr prayers at the Khadijah Mosque in the Tartous Governorate on Friday morning, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. Also joining the President Assad was the Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun and several other officials from Damascus and Tartous. Assad often makes […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Turkish Navy strike destroys ship in Black Sea
The Turkish Navy has conducted military exercises in the Black Sea, in which the Yildiray submarine sunk a decommissioned tanker. The firing of the submarine’s remote-controlled torpedoes has been captured on camera. Yildiray launched a 533-millimeter torpedo, which was controlled by cable. It struck the middle of the tanker, causing it to break in half […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
FSA launches new attack in west Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The rebel forces launched a new assault in the western countryside of the Dara’a Governorate this week, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIS) positions near the Heit axis. Led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the rebel forces began their assault by attempting to advance west of Heit. The rebel forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces score direct missile strike on gathering of Gulf-backed troops in Hodeideh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 A.M.) – The Houthi forces fired a ballistic missile towards the Gulf-backed troops in the western province of Hodeideh this morning. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired a Qaher-M2 missile at a gathering of Gulf-backed troops in the Hodeideh Governorate. The Houthi forces added […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian President performs Eid prayers in Tartous
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was photographed performing prayers of ‘Eid Al-Fitr at the Khadijah Mosque in the Tartous Governorate, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported this morning. The Syrian President was also joined by the Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun and several other officials. This is the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu attends first ever ‘Russia Day’ event held in Jerusalem (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 A.M.) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a reception in honour of Russia’s National Day in Jerusalem on Thursday. It was the first celebration by the Russian embassy in Israel of its national holiday in Jerusalem instead of in Tel Aviv. “We are pleased to be here for two reasons. First of all […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US tells Saudi Arabia to not purchase S-400 air defense system – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Mid-East Affairs, David Schenker, recommended that Saudi Arabia and other allies not purchase Russian-manufactured military equipment, including the S-400 air defense systems, an RIA Novosti report claimed on Friday. “I will (if approved) interact with our allies to dissuade them or encourage them to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Jo Cox Assassination – An Independent Investigation
Richard Hall investigation into Jo Cox's alleged assassination. Uncovering the facts behind the media disinformation
U.S. to give $6.6 million to Syrian’s White Helmets
After suspending aid to Syria as it pondered a pullout, the U.S. has decided to stay, so there's renewed funding for the militant's propaganda wing
Hungarian PM: ‘Population Replacement Underway in Europe’
Hungarian Prime Minister says speculators like George Soros plan to profit from the "ruination of Europe"
Iranian official: We’ll unveil new air defense system soon
Iran's version of the game-changing S-300, which Tehran claims is more capable than the Russian air defence system, could be operational soon
The Victim as Moral Zombie
Victims think they have moral impunity.
Trouble Clef
The message conveyed by Ms Chabloz’s conviction is devastating for Britain. This kingdom has, in just a short time, become a crude authoritarian state
How To Bake A Wedding Cake
Brother Nathanael on why the recent ruling on the baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple isn't necessarily a win for religious freedom
In desert trials, next-generation water harvester delivers fresh water from air
Play PlayToggle MuteToggle Fullscr [image: In desert trials, next-generation water harvester delivers fresh water from air] This appears to have real promise, not least because it operates at even low humidity. It will still need an engineered solution to become effective but this is an excellent start. other methods exist as well that are also effective and atmospheric water harvesting will become a global initiative simply because density matters. As i have posted many times, the Sahara and the Middle East are all restoration programs rather than green fields. *In desert ... more »
Qanon Modified IG redacted report issued.
The Inspectors General's Report has finally been released. This is a redacted form additionally modified by Rod Rosenstein. This will initiate pressure to see the rest. The whole report is reported to be a nightmare of abuse of office by the past Administration and will be out. The squirming is amusing.. I now understand that the reason for Session's recusal of the Muellar investigation becomes obvious. All were implicated in the counter coup against Trump. Sessions needed a firewall in place to avoid been gamed and compromised himself. How better than to leave RR in ch... more »
NO animal species more than 200,000 years old?
This discovery is huge. We have depended on it to establish a unique human timeline of 200,000 years and with every critter alongside, we now know nothing. We need to also discuss reptiles and those dinosaurs as well. And everything else. Everything we assumed true in terms of age is obviously garbage. Is it possible that all extant lifeforms were seeded with new mitochondria 200,000 years ago? That could be a viable proposition as it conforms with the known narrative of genetic modification by aliens. Whatever we have here that 200,000 year marker is now completely a pro... more »
Trump Signals Support for States Deciding If Pot Is Legal
Trump has deliberately avoided starting a war on this because he knows that decriminalization is on the way and opposing it is stupid. Of course there is a serious deal to negotiate here and he has kept his options open. Now that other battles are been won and are winding down it is time to get the game afoot here as well. Expect legislation after the midterms. *Trump Signals Support for States Deciding If Pot Is Legal * *Saturday, 09 June 2018 04:00 PM * *https://www.newsmax.com/politics/us-trump-marijuana/2018/06/09/id/865179/?* *Donald Trump said Friday that he was incli... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Alrighty! The weekend is here! And who did Trump spend his "quality time" with last weekend? His now reclusive, embarrassed and humiliated wife Melania? Nope! Señor Trumpanzee jetted off to his North Korea prom with his new love Sean Hannity. I'm sure they had a lovely time on our dime! I hear the food spread was terrific. Look for the happy couple to be together again this weekend! Is there a hotter couple on the celebrity scene right now? You decide! These two talk constantly and hate to be apart for even a second. I bet Mike Pence is steaming. And if you think he's st... more »
TEEN BOY
Henry Makow @HenryMakow Palestinian teen shot by Israeli soldier: 'My leg is gone'. More than half of 15,000 total injuries in Gaza demos since March 30 are from explosive bullets, leading to amputation. ~~~ *Meet the Billericay author who overcame child abuse* . ~~
EU, China Continue Cooperation on Iran Nuke Deal: EU Spokesperson
EU, China Continue Cooperation on Iran Nuke Deal: EU Spokesperson by http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/ BRUSSELS, June 14 (Xinhua) — The European Union appreciates China’s continued and active participation in the Iran nuclear deal, and the two parties are working to cooperate and to preserve economic relations with Iran, an EU spokesperson told Xinhua via email on Thursday. – […]
Germany Was Defeated On The Eastern Front, Not Normandy
In 1940, the German Wehrmacht was modern history’s supreme fighting machine. But only four years later, the Wehrmacht was broken. Most Americans, British and Canadians believe that D-Day was the decisive stroke that ended WWII in Europe. But this is not true. Germany’s mighty Wehrmacht, which included the Luftwaffe, was destroyed by Stalin’s Soviet Union. The post Germany Was Defeated On The Eastern Front, Not Normandy appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Using Heat Transport Powers of the NASA Earth Energy Budget to Prove that Carbon Dioxide has an Insignificant Effect on Surface Temperatures
In my recent post A Summary of Some of the Physics Errors of the NASA Earth Energy Budget, I discussed a number of problems with the energy budget shown below in which heat transport powers are given as a percentage of the solar insolation at the top of the atmosphere. I demonstrated in that post or referred to earlier posts that demonstrated that the following NASA heat transport power values were very wrong: 1) Back radiation of 100%, which is fictitious when the atmosphere is cooler than the surface 2) Surface Infrared Emission of 117%, which is hugely exaggerated 3) The Surface... more »
The Final Frontier, Goodbye Dad
(A friend asked me to repost this story...he's going through some tough times.....Story was originally posted..December 16th/2013) *Written By grant G* Anger, frustration, love, jealousy, followed by guilt, fear and finally loneliness........ I left humor out for that is the one secret that Dad and I shared exclusively, never cry, never tell, never show your weakness and when all else fails make people laugh, today my laughter rolls down my cheeks in the form of wet salty tears.... My postings have been down because of medical issues, trip after trip to the big smoke where my ... more »
Picture Of The Day
A dancer dressed as a soldier takes part in a gala show in Pyongyang, April 2012. REUTERS/Bobby Yip *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Faces of North Korea* (Reuters).
Are We On The Verge Of Predicting The Future?
*Andrew C. Jarocki, Fifth Domain:* *Can a software program predict the future?* Will a crop failure in a country cause such a level of instability to be considered a national security threat? Are certain troop deployments better for deterrence, or will they cause an unintended war? The multitude of “what would happen if” questions keeps military planners up at night, and proves to be difficult to simulate. Now, BAE Systems may have the answer. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has sponsored a $4.2 million Phase 1 contract to develop software that will “aid military pla... more »
German Chancellor Merkel Facing A Rebellion Within Her Coalition Over Her Stance On Migrant Asylums
*Daily Mail:* *Is Merkel's open door migrant policy about to cost her her job? German leader desperately attempts to hold party together after rebellion by her interior minister* * Angela Merkel is at loggerheads with Horst Seehofer, leader of the CSU which is the Bavarian sister party of her own CDU and a crucial parliamentary ally * Seehofer wants to take a tougher line on asylum seekers coming to Germany * But Merkel is resisting, fearing upsetting southern European countries * One CSU lawmaker even suggested the party could end its alliance with the CDU German Chancellor Ang... more »
De Mistura says ‘progress is possible’ in Syrian talks (video)
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura expressed confidence that “progress is possible” in Syria talks, during a news conference in Geneva on Thursday. “This is a Syrian-owned, Syrian-led UN facilitated effort that we are seeking and intending to carry forward. We are seeing movement and we will keep seeking more of it,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: US threatens decisive ‘response’ if Syrian Army launches southern Syria offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 A.M.) – The U.S. State Department released a statement on Thursday evening that warned the Syrian government against launching their planned southern Syria offensive. According to the first part of the statement, the U.S. is concerned about this government operation because it violates the de-escalation zone agreement in southwest Syria. “The United […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US announces new funding for White Helmets
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 A.M.) – The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that the Trump administration has agreed to provide funding to the Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets) in Syria. According to a press release from State Department Spokesperson, Heather Nauert, the Trump administration has agreed to award the White Helmets with $6.6 million to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel unveils new standoff ground-attack missile (VIDEO)
Two Israeli firms have revealed their new high-speed standoff air-to-ground missile that will allow the country’s air force “to strike under conditions we’ve never had before,” according to one of the designers. “Sending four fighter jets carrying four Rampage missiles [each] allows us to strike under conditions we’ve never had before,” to Eli Reiter of Israel Military Industries (IMI) […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Gulf-backed troops begin assault on strategic Hodeideh Airport in west Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 A.M.) – The Gulf-backed troops have begun their assault on the strategic Hodeideh Airport in west Yemen this morning after a series of gains on Thursday. According to pro-government activists, the Yemeni Republican Guard and UAE-backed Southern Resistance Army began their assault on the Hodeideh Airport this morning, hitting several parts of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria will not hesitate to allow Iran to build base if necessary: Assad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 A.M.) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he would ‘not hesitate to allow’ Iranian military bases in the country if it is deemed ‘necessary,’ during an interview with the Iranian al-Alam news channel in Damascus on Thursday. Assad pointed out although ‘Iran fought and Iran defended the Syrian people, shedding their own […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US denies UAE’s request to help defeat Houthis in west Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition’s largest assault in the armed conflict with Yemen, Operation “Golden Victory,” appears not to have gone as smoothly as possible after the US denied a request from the United Arab Emirates to supply intelligence, minesweeping and surveillance assets during the invasion of the key port of al-Hudaydah. According to a Reuters News […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army liberates over 2,0000km2 of desert terrain from ISIS in new operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) issued a powerful response to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in the Badiya Al-Sham region of Deir Ezzor this week, liberating a large chunk of this desert region. Backed by the Russian Aerospace Forces and National Defense Forces (NDF), the Syrian Arab Army kicked off […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Leaked video of IDF General warning of Iranian attack from Syria
Leaked video from a meeting between Israel’s head of Military Intelligence, Maj. Gen. Tamir Hyman, and a number of foreign security ministers shows him warning them that Iran’s presence in Syria isn’t meant to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s battle against terrorists, but instead to threaten Israel. Hyman showed the crowd of foreign security officials a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Happy Eid Fitar and Good luck to Egypt and Morocco
Happy Eid Fitar from Egyptian Chronicles to Muslims celebrating the feast today. May Allah accept your fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. I know there are many things that happened this week in Egypt but let’s enjoy the short Eid holiday as well pray for Egypt and Morocco to win their matches in the World Cup later on Friday in Russia. [image: Happy Eid] Happy Eid from my favorite ad in Ramadan this year Dolceka Waffer nailed it Millions of Egyptians have not slept and it is not because Thursday or because it is Eid eve “God knows what it means in Egypt” but they worried about our f... 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 »
CIA Honors Four Fallen Officers
The CIA has honored four fallen officers at its memorial wall, which uses stars rather than names, in keeping with their clandestine calling. (CIA) *Washington Times*:* A moment of silence: CIA honors four fallen officers* It is a simple and straightforward memorial: a stretch of white marble and plain stars plus this statement: “In honor of those members of the Central Intelligence Agency who gave their lives in the service of their country.” There are no names listed, a true testimony to the clandestine calling of the CIA. “The Central Intelligence Agency held its annual Memoria... more »
Musical Interlude: Moody Blues, “Dawning Is The Day”
Moody Blues, “Dawning Is The Day” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce3ym7PnXRs
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky's most recognizable constellations, they appear in opposite corners of the above stunning mosaic. *Click image for larger size.* The familiar Horsehead nebula appears as a dark cloud, a small silhouette notched against the long red glow at the lower left. Alnitak is the easternmost star in Orion's belt and is seen as the brightest star to the left of the Horsehead. Below Alnitak is the Flame Nebula, with clouds of bright emission and dramatic ... more »
Nine Takeaways From the Inspector General’s Report on the Clinton Email Investigation
It is perhaps not a surprise that the Justice Department inspector general’s report on the FBI’s handling of the Clinton email investigation quickly became, for all sides, vindication for the narratives they already believed. For Republicans seeking to discredit the Russia investigation, the report is all about text exchanges in which certain FBI employees exhibited inappropriate hostility and political opposition to then-candidate Donald Trump: In reviewing this report it is clear the FBI and DOJ withheld relevant text communications between Lisa Page and Peter Strzok. The Hous... more »
Are Israeli Snipers Using Explosive Bullets Against Palestinian Protestors On The Gaza Border?
Abdullah al-Anqar was shot at with an explosive bullet by Israeli soldier last month, resulting in the amputation of his left leg [Hosam Salem/Al Jazeera] *Al Jazeera:* *Palestinian teen shot by Israeli soldier: 'My leg is gone'* More than half of 15,000 total injuries in Gaza demos since March 30 are from explosive bullets, leading to amputation. More than one month later, sadness and anger still grip Rania al-Anqar's heart every time she thinks about her son Abdullah, whose leg was amputated after he was shot by an Israeli soldier. The 13-year-old had made his way to an area eas... more »
Chet Raymo, “Caught In The Middle”
*“Caught In The Middle”* by Chet Raymo "It doesn't take a genius to recognize that human males have a propensity for intergroup violence, and that the killing is often accompanied by rape. One need only read the newspapers. The only question is to what extent these tendencies are innate or culturally inculcated. Nature or nurture? Or both? A new book, "Sex and War: How Biology Explains Warfare and Terrorism and Offers a Path to a Safer World," by population biologist Malcolm Potts and science writer Thomas Hayden, dishes up a bit of both. The violence is in our (male) genes, they ma... more »
"Remarkable...
"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." - Douglas Adams
The Release Files: Rescued Young Pelicans Get a Second Chance
A beautiful day for a release! Three rehabilitated Brown Pelicans took to the skies and joined a flock of local pelicans as they returned to the wild Wednesday afternoon. The healthy seabirds were released at Whites Point in San Pedro after a month in Bird Rescue care. The opening paragraph in the Associated Press story […]
15,851 U.S. Active-Duty Service Members Have Died Since 2006, With Most Being Non- Combat Deaths
A graphic outlining total casualties for American forces since 2006. "OCO" deaths refer to casualties taken in operational settings like Iraq and Afghanistan, while non-OCO refers to casualties from from non-operational settings, such as on a base inside the U.S. (Congressional Research Service.) *Aaron Mehta, Military Times:* *15,851 US service members have died since 2006. Here’s why.* WASHINGTON – Since 2006, 15,851 active-duty personnel and mobilized reservists have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. But only 28 percent of those deaths came from going to war, a stark... more »
“Of Carrots, Sticks, And How The Empire Fails”
*“Of Carrots, Sticks, And How The Empire Fails”* by Tom Luongo "It’s important for bullies to always win, because once their weakness is exposed they can no longer be bullies. Empires don’t start out as bullies. They start out as the reaction to the last Empire which became a bully after embracing hubris over humility. Empires have to resort to bullying near the end because they are fundamentally weak. They all over-extend themselves through currency debasement which, in turn, degrades the cultural advantage the society had over the previous Empire. Donald Trump knows how to bully ... more »
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Grassroots O'odham Deliver Third Load of Emergency Food to O'odham on Border
Grassroots O'odham Deliver Third Load of Emergency Food to O'odham on Border Photos and article by Ofelia Rivas Censored News O'odham Land -- Thank you for your generous donations, collected supplies and food for O'odham in need. In 108 degree heat, we loaded up food for delivery. Donations are needed for repair of a community truck used for hauling water and firewood. Donate to
"A Lion Fight..."
"It's good to be scared. It means you still have something to lose. So chin up. Put your shoulders back, walk proud, strut a little. Don't lick your wounds: celebrate them. The scars you bear are the signs of a competitor. You're in a lion fight. Just because you didn't win doesn't mean you don't know how to roar." - "Dr. Meredith Grey", "Grey's Anatomy" ○
NY: Tireless Charter Servant
In 1986, John Flanagan was a 25-year-old second year law student when his father died of a heart attack and NY GOP leaders recruited him to take over the family business. Then in 2015, Senate Leader Dean Skelos was nabbed for Naughty Behavior, and Flanagan was moving up in the world again. Not great news for education in New York. Flanagan is a legislator who has bobbed and weaved on the Common Core. This damn guy*To make parents more comfortable with what is happening in their children’s classrooms and by extension their kids as well, Senate Republicans will pass legislation to ... more »
Mississippi Black Legislative Caucus Endorses Democrat David Baria In The Democratic US Senate Run Off
“Sonya Williams-Barnes, Chair of the Caucus stated “David’s voting record on public education,Medicaid expansion, funding of mental health services and … Continue reading →
Schengen ON BRINK: Spanish Chief Says Border System Could COLLAPSE
Schengen ON BRINK: Spanish Chief Says Border System Could COLLAPSE by LATIFA YEDROUDJ, https://www.express.co.uk/ SPANISH foreign minister Josep Borrell has urged European authorities to take back control of the Schengen area, and to “tackle” the issue of mass migration, ensuring the lack of border controls within the EU does not push the Schengen zone to “collapse”. – […]
The GLOBAL SYSTEM Weakens: Italy, Beyond the Pasta
ITM Trading Streamed live 4 hours ago Link to Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/italy… As a Wall Street “Unicorn” it’s current market cap is $58.2 billion, even though there are losses as far as the eye can see. On June 12th the stock price surged 3.19% and is now up 40% from its April low, when Wall […]
‘Excessive Use of Force’: UN Blames Israel for Gaza Violence
RT Published on Jun 14, 2018 The UN has condemned Israel’s excessive use of force during clashes in Gaza, which have left over 120 Palestinians dead since the end of March. end
Kim Commits to ‘Complete Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’ in Joint Document
Kim Commits to ‘Complete Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’ in Joint Document by https://sputniknews.com/ Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un signed a document after a historic summit in Singapore on June, 12. Addressing the results of the negotiations, Trump said North Korea’s denuclearization process would be starting “very quickly,” while the North Korean leader stated, that the world […]
Why Christian Attitudes Toward Israel Are Changing
Blackstone Intelligence Network Published on Jun 5, 2018 The Wall Street Journal reported this week on the declining support for Israel by younger generations of evangelical Christians. end
EU CRISIS WORSENS: Brussels Threatens to Tear Itself Apart as Migration Row ERUPTS
EU CRISIS WORSENS: Brussels Threatens to Tear Itself Apart as Migration Row ERUPTS by JOE BARNES, BRUSSELS CORRESPONDENT, https://www.express.co.uk/ THE European Union is in danger of a complete meltdown as leaders from across the bloc continue to clash over how to handle a potential summer migration crisis with a EU Commissioner sending warning shots over several governments’ […]
US Paper Gold Suppression Allowing Russia & China to Buy Real Gold at Discount Prices
US Paper Gold Suppression Allowing Russia & China to Buy Real Gold at Discount Prices by https://www.rt.com/ Efforts by the US to suppress gold prices in order to prop up the dollar are allowing Russia and China to build up huge reserves of physical gold by purchasing large quantities of the precious metal at significantly lower […]
Assad Slams Illegal US Intervention in Syria
PressTV Published on Jun 14, 2018 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says that the American, French, Turkish and Israeli troops present in his country are occupying forces. Assad made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview with the al-Alam News Network, where he stressed that Syria’s position is to support “any act of resistance, whether against terrorists […]
Mogherini Calls for EU Unity to Save JCPOA
PressTV Published on Jun 12, 2018 The European Union foreign policy chief has called for unity among member states to counter the new US sanctions against Iran, saying Washington’s measures are extremely problematic. Federica Mogherini also said that Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal undermines the credibility of international agreements. Our Brussels […]
Russia Warns “Credible Information” Of Impending Staged Chemical Attack In Syria
Russia Warns “Credible Information” Of Impending Staged Chemical Attack In Syria by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As the world’s attention was focused on Singapore and the historic Trump-Kim summit this week, and with broad media acknowledgement that Assad has won the war for Syria, the time could be ripe for some kind of major event to jolt the globe’s […]
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