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Warrants Show Police Never Searched Amber Guyger’s Apartment, Now It’s Too Late, She’s ‘Vacated’ It
[image: Guyger] According to local reports, there were five search warrants issued in the murder of Botham Jean and none of them were for the apartment of Amber Guyger. The post Warrants Show Police Never Searched Amber Guyger’s Apartment, Now It’s Too Late, She’s ‘Vacated’ It appeared first on The Free Thought Project .
THE PLATONIST FILE: Digest of reports!
*MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018New chapter starts tomorrow:* Friend, do you know what a Platonist is? How well were Rebecca Goldstein and Jim Holt able to explain the puzzling "doctrine" of Platonism? Tomorrow, we start our "incompleteness file"—our reports on the efforts by Goldstein and Holt to explain Kurt Godel's "incompleteness theorems." Those reports start tomorrow. For today, we offer these links to last week's reports from the Platonist file: *Tuesday, September 11:* You might be a Platonist if...! A timeless lack of clarity. *Wednesday, September 12:*: Attempts to explain ... more »
Man Made Hot Weather
Forecast is 105 degrees here today – can there be any doubt humans are responsible? After all, the weather is hot, which is just what climate scientists predicted. On this date in 1895, it was 112 degrees in South Dakota, … Continue reading →
U.S. Accuses Russia Of Busting North Korean Sanctions
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting about implementation of sanctions against North Korea at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 17, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid *Reuters:* *At U.N., U.S. accuses Russia of 'cheating' on North Korea sanctions* UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley accused Russia on Monday of “cheating” on U.N. sanctions on North Korea and said Washington has “evidence of consistent and wide-ranging Russian violations.” U.S. Ambassador to th... more »
Serial numbers of missile that downed MH17 show it was produced in 1986, owned by Ukraine – Russia
The Russian military challenged video footage used by the UK-based, Atlantic Council backed Bellingcat. The post Serial numbers of missile that downed MH17 show it was produced in 1986, owned by Ukraine – Russia appeared first on The Duran.
How path integrals mirror Feynman's personality traits
*Courage, playfulness, analogies, shut up and calculate (calculation instead of words), lots of calculations extending simple rules, numbers instead of philosophy, don't give up easily* The most successful theories of classical physics may be formulated in terms of the principle of least action. We may consider alternative histories \(x_i(t)\) where some observables \(x_i\) depend on time \(t\). The principle says that the action \(S\) which is a functional of the history (a collection of functions) \(x_i(t)\) is minimized for the history that is actually allowed by the laws of phys... more »
7 Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones Naturally
Kidney stones are becoming more and more common these days. Many experts blame diet and lifestyle as the main culprits in the rise of this disorder. Kidney stones tend to be more prevalent in men than women. Yet anyone can develop these stones no matter age or gender. The incidence of developing kidney stones is […] The post 7 Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones Naturally appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
'Onondaga 15 Go To World Court' by Mohawk Nation News
ONONDAGA 15 GO TO WORLD COURT Posted on September 11, 2018 MOHAWK NATION NEWS In the case of Jones et al. v. Parmley, et al, No. 17-928, the sovereign Onondaga 15 of the rotinoshonni, Iroquois Confederacy, are instituting proceedings in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, against the United States and its justice system. It is pursuant to Article 45 of the Rules
Beautiful women can be bad for your health, according to scientists.
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It's crunch week (again) for Nafta with US and Canada at odds
17-Sep-2018 Deal likely needed Thursday for Sept. 30 trilateral deadline. Dispute panels, culture and dairy said to be sticking points.
Time for EU to stop being bystander in Western Sahara
17-Sep-2018 The EU has sadly afforded preferential treatment to Morocco's illegal occupation of Western Sahara including by knowingly excluding from the trade talks the thousands of Saharawis forced to live in exile in refugee camps as a result of the occupation.
Cancer Research: Is this why "environment" is reduced to a few "lifestyle choices"?
Have you ever noticed that cancer is represented in the mainstream media and medical literature as primarily hereditary or "random" (i.e., arising "stochastically") with few environment factors cited as playing a role beyond lifestyle choices such as "smoking" and "diet." I'm not implying that smoking and diet don't play a role in disease development. They clearly do. Rather, what I'm arguing is that there are a wide array of environmental hazards - especially ionizing radiation and chemicals such as those used in pesticides, herbicides, and plastics that are clearly very importan... more »
Does This Video Show a DragonAir 737 Caught in a Typhoon?
A video purportedly showing an airplane being spun around by typhoon-force winds is actually a computer animation.
Survey Finds 2 Million US Teens Are Vaping Marijuana
E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine, but results mean 2.1 million middle and high school students have used them to get high.
Leaked Documents Show Assange Bid for Russian Visa
WikiLeaks has repeatedly been hit by unauthorized disclosures, but the tens of thousands of files obtained by the AP may be the biggest leak yet.
Diving into the truth about 'monster' catfish: report
Garden & Gun magazine took a look about the legend of car-sized catfish.
A Point of Clarification (if you please)?
Spartacus and friend conspire Christine Blasey Ford, the alleged victim of Brett Kavanaugh from high school in 1982 (but she doesn't recall the year clearly) just happens to be a radical leftist/communist college professor in California, who donates regularly to the Democrat Party and Democrat causes. She is a vocal Hillary supporter and she claims that the women's march "didn't go far enough". She remained silent for 35 years while Judge Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate and went through background investigation after background investigation. But it's not a set up?
Over 1,000 ISIS terrorists left in southern Syria – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – Over 1,000 members of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group are still fighting inside the Al-Safa region of southern Syria, a military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, a captured Islamic State militant admitted to the Syrian military that there were still 1,500 terrorists in the Al-Safa region; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hezbollah has benefited from Syrian War experience – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – Hezbollah has emerged stronger after participating in the Syrian War for the last five years, the Soufan Group said in a new report on Monday. “While the so-called ‘Party of God’ has suffered significant casualties in Syria, losing nearly 2,000 fighters throughout the course of the war, it has gained […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin and Erdogan meet in Sochi to discuss Idlib’s fate (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi on Monday for talks aimed to tackle the Idlib situation in Syria. “I am glad to see you in order not only to voice our opinions about the whole spectrum of these issues but also to seek solutions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Idlib jihadists likely to be moved to Jisr Al-Shughour to avoid civilian casualties – opp. source
The terrorists in the Syrian Idlib province are likely to be moved to the Jisr al-Shughur in order to reduce casualties among the civilians, representative of Astana opposition platform Mahmoud Afandi told Sputnik Monday. “Most likely, all terrorists will be moved to one area – Jisr al-Shughur. This place already now has almost no civilians,” Afandi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthis attack Saudi-backed forces with armed drones
Houthi rebels said they have used an armed drone to target Saudi-backed forces in west coastal province of Yemen. According to a statement released by the Houthis, an operation room for the Saudi-backed troops were hit by an armed drone type Qasef-1, killing and injuring scores. Meanwhile, a ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels hit […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Despite precautions, more Turkish-backed militants killed by Kurds in Syria’s Afrin
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:00 P.M.) – Kurdish units continue to hunt down Turkish-backed rebel fighters across Afrin region in northern Syria in spite of the strict security measures taken to prevent such incidents. The YPG press office released a video showing an FSA rebel fighters being assassinated, his rifle seized by a Kurdish unit. The incident […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish forces neutralized 46 Kurdish militants last week: Interior Ministry
Turkish counter-terrorism forces have neutralized at least 46 Kurdish militants in security operations across Turkey over the past week, Turkish Interior Ministry stated. According to the official statement released by the Ministry, 16 PKK members were killed, 10 captured and 10 others surrendered to the security forces. The Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK) has been in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian government spies film from inside jihadists stronghold in west Aleppo
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:20 P.M.) – Pro-Syrian government civilians continue to taunt jihadi militants in northern Syria by posting provocative videos as the long-awaited battle looms. The spies released a video filmed in Urum Kubra; a key stronghold for the recently-formed National Liberation Front in western Aleppo countryside. The footage comes two days after the jihadi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Kurdish forces clash with ISIS in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:45 P.M.) – The US-backed Kurdish militia continues fight against the Islamic State in eastern Syria amid stiff resistance from the terror group. Backed by US and French soldiers, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are attempting to break through ISIS defense lines in Hajin and Baghuz towns of Deir Ezzor eastern countryside. However, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army launches heavy attack on jihadist strongholds in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army launched a powerful assault on the jihadist strongholds in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. According to a military source in nearby Hama, the Syrian Army launched a large number of missiles and artillery shells towards the jihadist trenches are the towns of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Situation in Idlib requires high-level talks – Kremlin
The situation in Syria’s Idlib province requires a serious high-level discussion, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “The situation in Idlib is difficult, discussions will go on,” he said. “You know that several days ago, there were bilateral and trilateral discussions. Today, the conversation will continue because the situation is serious – let’s put it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will strengthen military in Idlib – Erdogan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Turkey will continue strengthening their military in the Idlib Governorate of northwest Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, as quoted by Haberturk newspaper. “It is true that we have been strengthening the positions of our troops [in Idlib]. We cannot afford to have any weak spots,” he said. “No […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Military vehicles shipped to Norway ahead of NATO exercise (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Loading of special military vehicles started today in the northern German port of Emden, in preparation for an upcoming NATO exercise. Footage shows a ‘Boxer’ armoured fighting vehicle being loaded onto a ferry in the port of Emden. More than 40,000 troops and equipment from more than 30 NATO and partner […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Armenian Army conducts military inspections inside Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – The Armenian Army is conducting inspections inside of neighboring Turkey this week, News.am reported this morning. According to the News.am report, the Armenian Army is conducting these inspections within the framework of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). The Armenian Army’s inspections began this morning and will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 40,000 Syrians run for government office in first election in 7 years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The local and municipal elections for government office in Syria began this week after a seven-year hiatus. According to a report from Damascus, more than 40,000 candidates are competing for 18,478 government seats. The government polling stations opened on Monday at 7:00 A.M. (local time) and will remain open until […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey to cooperate with Russia on eliminating terrorists in Idlib – Erdogan
Turkey is ready to cooperate with Russia on the fight against terrorist groups in the Syrian northwestern province of Idlib, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said ahead of his upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “If the situation in Idlib continues as is, the results will be heavy. We have to find a solution […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel, Turkey reportedly holding back channel talks to restore ties
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – Israel and Turkey are holding back channel talks in Abu Dhabi in order to restore ties after the tense diplomatic situation following the Gaza protests in May, the Times of Israel reported today. Citing the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, the Times of Israel reported that two private jets, one Israeli and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brett Kavanaugh's #MeToo Moment — Questions Raised As His Accuser Comes Forward
*"Frat fun" or rape culture in action? Signs on a frat-connected house near Old Dominion University in Virginia (source)* *by Gaius Publius* This is Brett Kavanaugh's #MeToo moment. An accusation of attempted rape (a crime) against Brett Kavanaugh has been lodged against him. Initially the accusation came via a letter given in July — at separate times and under request of confidentiality — to the *Washington Post*, to House Rep. Anna Eshoo, and to Senate Judiciary Committee member Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein, as a member of the Judiciary Committee sitting in hearings on ... more »
“Networking” by its very nature is exclusionary
News 1. Acadia and Rick Mehta “The university {Acadia] had good reasons to fire Rick Mehta,” writes Stephen Kimber: But by conflating and commingling those reasons with specious arguments about its own reputation and seeming to accept the notion Mehta shouldn’t be allowed to share his wrong-headed rants on social media or challenge and provoke […]
A Chinese Company Will Now Operate Haifa Post Near Israel's Alleged Nuclear-Armed Submarines
Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out after a visit inside the Rahav, the fifth submarine in the fleet, after it arrived in Haifa port January 12, 2016\ REUTERS *Amos HArel, Haaretz*:* Analysis Israel Is Giving China the Keys to Its Largest Port – and the U.S. Navy May Abandon Israel* *China will operate Haifa port, near Israel's alleged nuclear-armed submarines, and it seems no one in Israel thought about the strategic ramifications * Shaul Horev dropped a bombshell, but hardly anyone noticed. Horev, an Israel Defense Forces reservist brigadier general who has served, among other posts,... more »
Hurricane Science Expert Q&A
Here is a briefing on the state of hurricane science regarding any discernible effects from humans burning fossil fuels. Hurricane Florence raises questions about link between climate change, severe storms Storm expert David Nolan explains what we know and what we’re still trying to figure out. The questions are posed by NBC News, a source of many […]
Maimon’s Critical Commentary on Kantian Philosophy
Salomon MaimonIn April 1789, Immanuel Kant received a large manuscript from his old student and friend Marcus Herz. The manuscript was a critical commentary of Kant’s first *Critique* written by Salomon Maimon. Frederick C. Beiser, in his essay “Maimon’s Critical Philosophy” (Chapter 10; *The Fate of Reason: German Philosophy from Kant to Fichte*) says that “Kant, who was sixty-six, in failing health, and eager to finish the third Kritik, nearly returned the parcel, citing his age and health as an excuse. After a glance, however, he was so convinced of the quality of the manuscript... more »
Republicans’ Responsibility for Socialism’s Comeback
[image: undefined] According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos survey, 70 percent of Americans, including about 50 percent of Republicans, support Medicare for all, the latest incarnation of single-payer health care. Republican support for a health plan labeled “Medicare for all” is not surprising considering that Republican politicians support Medicare and that one of their attacks on Obamacare was that it would harm the program. Furthermore, the biggest expansion of Medicare since its creation — the Part D prescription drug program — occurred under a conservative president working with a ... more »
Review Illusions of Victory, The Anbar Awakening And The Rise Of The Islamic State
*Review Malkasian, Carter, **Illusions of Victory, The Anbar Awakening And The Rise Of The Islamic State**, New York: Oxford University Press, 2017* American images of Anbar province have gone through a series of extremes. By the fall of 2006 the Washington Post reported a leaked Marine intelligence assessment that said Al Qaeda in Iraq could not be militarily defeated in the area, and that without reconciliation Sunnis in the governorate would continue to fight. Many got the impression that Anbar was lost as a result. Just a month later the Anbar Awakening was announced. It’s succ... more »
Progressive MO: Shamelessly Exploit the Fears Vulnerabilities and Insecurities of Women and Minorities
There are two types of leaders, those that inspire, and those that instill fear and hate. Those that appeal to the brighter angles, and those that appeal to the darker demons. Those that speak of that “shining city on a hill,” and those that disparage its residents as Dregs and Deplorables. America should never elect … Continue reading "Progressive MO: Shamelessly Exploit the Fears Vulnerabilities and Insecurities of Women and Minorities"
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 17
1953 Mohammed al-Jamali became PM Cabinet included 7 Shiites most ever Presented reform package which parliament rejected eventually bringing down his govt 1975 Iran and Iraq ratified border treaty between two 1980 Saddam called emergency session of parliament and announced 1975 Algiers Treaty on border and Shatt al-Arab with Iran was voided Blamed Iran’s constant violations of Iraqi sovereignty for failure of 1975 treaty Said Shatt al-Arab needed to be Arab as it had been throughout history 1980 Saddam gave TV speech Said Iran violated 1975 Algiers Treaty was backing Kurds Refus... more »
Argentina: Anomalous Object Over Corrientes
*Source: Misterios del Cosmos and Fundación Argentina de Ovnilogía (FAO)Date:09.15.2018* *Argentina: Anomalous Object Recorded Over Corrientes* From the* Misterios del Cosmos* Facebook page: "ENHANCED IMAGE. Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) recorded today, 09.15.2018 at 17:30 hours over the city of Corrientes. The sphere-shaped vehicle traveled at high speed toward the East-Northeast. Our thanks to subscribers to our pae who keep sending us material to share!" *VIDEO AT*: *https://www.facebook.com/MisteriosdelCosmos/videos/323604445064030/* Inexplicata Podcasts covering items fr...more »
9/11 Suspects: The Dancing Israelis
Published on Sep 10, 2016 TRANSCRIPT AND SOURCES: https://www.corbettreport.com/?p=19760 In the days after 9/11, while Ground Zero continued to smoulder, millions heard Dan Rather and various media outlets repeat vague and unconfirmed reports of arrests that took place that day. These rumors held that Middle Eastern men, presumably Arabs, were arrested in explosive-packed vans in […]
Jim Willie: Global Crisis Hot Spots and Pressure Points. The Global Financial Reset Has Begun
Global Crisis Hot Spots and Pressure Points by Jim Willie, http://www.goldenjackass.com/, via http://www.goldseek.com/ A preface is required to explain that the US Federal Reserve is responsible for every grand financial crisis in the last 30 years, dating back to the Great Depression and its supposed spurious resolution to Black Monday of 1987. Little realized is that the […]
Momentous Week Ahead; September 11, 2001, Syria, and the Defining Midterm Elections
[image: President Trump and First Lady Melania arrive to the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport in Johnstown, Pa. on their way to attend 9/11 anniversary memorial ceremonies Tuesday, Sept, 11, 2018, at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa.] Last week the nation observed September 11, 2001 as a Memorial. Yet, this week, we stand still on the edge of a conflict in Syria in which British imperialists have intervened once again to change our country's historical honor into something unrecognizable, while creating a living hell for the inhabitants of Southwest Asi... more »
Flagstaff Action -- Sheriff Criminalizing Migrant Families -- Sept. 18, 2018
. Community Responds to Driscoll’s Criminalization and Separation of Migrant Families Sheriff Driscoll continues to cooperate with ICE by choice, after lawsuit determines no obligation What: Day of Action to Expose Sheriff Driscoll, Donald Trump, and Jeff Sessions’s Criminalization Tactics toward Migrant Communities Who: Repeal Coalition, Flagstaff Community Coalition, Migrant
Asteroid Resources Could Create Space Habs For Trillions; Land Area Of A Thousand Earths
Planet dwellers like us naturally look first to other moons and planets for colonization. Yet, asteroids have enough resources to build space habs for trillions, with the same living space per person as for Earth. The idea is to use the materials from the asteroids and NEOs to make new habitats. This gives far more living space than the amount you get if you hollow asteroids out, and live inside them. The Moon and Mars are our only choices for surface colonization in the near future. Neither is a second Earth; both have many issues at present, especially, the almost total lack of... more »
Lawmakers Sponsor Bill Requiring Colleges to Disclose Hazing
Days after Tim Piazza’s parents announced a new campaign to fight fraternity hazing, legislation has been introduced requiring incidents of hazing to be included in a college’s annual crime report so that such information is public record, according to a report by mycentraljersey.com. “The devastating loss of Penn State student and Readington Township resident Timothy […]
Cop Goes to Trial for Murder After Horrific Video Showed Him Kill Unarmed Teen for Walking
[image: mcdonald] The trial for the cop who was seen on video emptying his magazine into an unarmed teenager begins today, he is charged with first degree murder. The post Cop Goes to Trial for Murder After Horrific Video Showed Him Kill Unarmed Teen for Walking appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
How Putin Works to Weaken Faith in the Rule of Law and Our Justice System
Vladimir Putin on Russia Today. (Photo: Wikimedia/Kremlin) In the summer of 2016, a Facebook group called “Secure Borders” began fanning the flames of rumors that a young girl had been raped at knifepoint by Syrian refugees in Twin Falls, Idaho. The group accused government officials, including the prosecutor and judge in the case, of conspiring to protect the immigrant community by covering-up the true nature of the crime. Secure Borders attempted to organize a rally, demanding, among other things, that “[a]ll government officials, who are covering up for these criminals, should ... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Tracy Smith-Carrier comments on the importance of addressing poverty as an issue of human rights rather than charity: It is not a matter of being down on your luck or misfortunate, as if people are somehow fated to live a life of poverty. It is the building blocks of society that reproduce poverty. Work conditions, unequal social relationships and the economy are all part of the problem: Some groups have historically been subject to racism, discrimination and inferior treatment while others have been accorded wealth and privilege. For ex... more »
Mainstream Media Uses Hurricane Florence as a Political Tool
[image: mainstream-media-uses-hurricane-florence-as-a-political-tool] Not content to simply report the facts on Hurricane Florence, the mainstream media seeks to tar and feather President Trump by blaming him for the weather.
Anita Hill Weighs in Against Kavanaugh
[image: anita-hill-weighs-in-against-kavanaugh] Anita Hill, the accuser of Clarence Thomas, weighs in about Judge Kavanaugh's accuser — the tactics used against Kavanaugh are following a similar script to the one we saw against Thomas.
Why Teachers Join The Union
The past year has brought a renewed focus on teachers unions. This was the year that saw a wave of state-wide teacher strikes, a wave that continues right now in Washington state. It was also the year that brought the Janus decision which threatens to extend the effects of Right-To-Work to states that have not yet seen that law come to their state capitol. And conservative groups have been poised to launch a campaign of encouraging teachers and other public employees to quit their unions, even as unions have hunkered down to work at holding on to members. It seems like a good time t... more »
The Idea Of A Greater Croatia By Pavao Ritter Vitezović (III)
It is not surprising that Pavao Ritter Vitezović interpolated the whole territory of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania into the Slavic lands, and furthermore, according to his ideological doctrine into a Greater Croatia. The post The Idea Of A Greater Croatia By Pavao Ritter Vitezović (III) appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
High Strangeness: A "Witch" Frightens Residents of Soledad, Colombia
*Source: INFOBAEDate: 07.06.2018* *Colombia: "Witch" Frightens Residents of Soledad* Some local residents have allegedly been chased by a "diabolical" hag that climbs trees. Residents of 10 de Mayo district of Soledad have been harassed by the alleged appartion of a 'witch' in the area. Some claim having been pursued by this figure, others claim seeing her up in the treetops and even flying. A curfew has been set in the community to keep people from leaving their homes at night. Some of the people who claim having seen the supposed 'witch' described her to the *Al Dia* newspape... more »
The Kavanaugh accusation: "In war, truth is the first casualty"
That saying comes from the Greek playwright Aeschylus. It's particularly apt in the case of the allegations leveled against Brett Kavanaugh during the confirmation hearings for his nomination as a justice of the US Supreme Court. They've proved to be nothing less than a war on him by the Democratic Party, acting as a spokesperson for every left-wing and progressive group in this country. I think the allegations raised by Prof. Ford are absolute nonsense. Quite apart from their vagueness and lack of detail, they're *overwhelmingly* at odds with everything else we've learned about... more »
Costa Rica: Luminous Object Over San José
*Source: Enigma-Tico (Costa Rica)Date: 09.15.2018* *Costa Rica: Luminous Object Over San José* Independence Day morning was different in the skies over San José's Coronado District, when security guard Ingrid Herrera noticed an object flying over the area. At 7:14 on 15 September 2018, Ingrid saw the disc-shaped object from her home, as can be attested by the photograph's EXIF information and the GPS data of the Samsung cellphone. The image was left intact. Ingrid managed to take three photographs of an object which according to her eyewitness account did not move. It remained ... more »
Big Green, Inc.’s assault on the coal industry
This week, the Institute for Energy Research released Big Green, Inc., a database that details the substantial financial network supporting… The post Big Green, Inc.’s assault on the coal industry appeared first on IER.
IER Unveils Green Grant Tracker: Big Green, Inc.
WASHINGTON — The Institute for Energy Research is proud to release Big Green, Inc., a powerful new research tool that… The post IER Unveils Green Grant Tracker: Big Green, Inc. appeared first on IER.
Dear Lord in Heaven - please spare me the Kavanaugh drama...
*the very fact that his accuser is a psychologist tells me she's certifiable. * And that is all I have to say about that. Hold the vote. Make Brett Kavanaugh our next Supreme Court Justice. * * * Odumbo and Hildabeast are running around trashing Trump. A couple of amoral losers who repeatedly refer to our "democracy." *We are not a democracy. We are a constitutional republic. * *More:* Pacific Pundit: * CHRISTINE BLASEY-FORD MOTIVE: REVENGE – KAVANAUGH’S MOTHER JUDGE AGAINST PARENTS IN FORECLOSURE CASE 1996* Breitbart: *... more »
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake Opposes Vote on Kavanaugh Until Leftist Accuser Has Her Say
The end of the Republic inches closer as Identity Politics knows no bounds: Republicans join the fight to delay Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote. The post Arizona Senator Jeff Flake Opposes Vote on Kavanaugh Until Leftist Accuser Has Her Say appeared first on The Duran.
Azov Sea Flashpoint: Russia, Ukraine Teetering On The Brink Of War
The US State Department is urging Ukraine toward confrontation with Russia. The post Azov Sea Flashpoint: Russia, Ukraine Teetering On The Brink Of War appeared first on The Duran.
Turkey sentences ex-British soldier to 8 years in prison for joining YPG in Syria
Turkey has sentenced an ex-British soldier to nearly eight years in prison for joining the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in Syria. The post Turkey sentences ex-British soldier to 8 years in prison for joining YPG in Syria appeared first on The Duran.
Erdogan seeks to find positive solution on Idlib as he meets Putin in Sochi
Erdogan in Sochi to seek a “positive approach” to the Idlib crisis in Syria. The post Erdogan seeks to find positive solution on Idlib as he meets Putin in Sochi appeared first on The Duran.
"Monsters All the Way Down"
*"Monsters All the Way Down"* by James Howard Kunstler "Robert Mueller’s fishing crew was out trawling for Manafort, a blubbery swamp mammal valued for its lubricating oil when, by happenstance, a strange breed of porpoise called a Podesta got caught up in the net. Turns out it was a traveling companion of the Manafort. Back in 2014, the pair swam all the way to a little country called Ukraine via the Black Sea where the Podesta used some Manafort SuperLube on then-president of Ukraine, Victor Yanukovych. The objective was to grease the wheel of NATO and the EU for Ukraine to beco... more »
ISIS Is Fighting A Guerrilla War Against The Iraqi State
Soldiers from the Emergency Response Division, en elite unit of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, on the lookout for ISIS militants during a recent clearing operation west of the city of Tuz Khurmatu in Salahuddin. Photo: Simona Foltyn for PBS NewsHour *Simona Foltyn, The Intercept*:* The Underground Caliphate* ISIS Has Not Vanished. It Is Fighting a Guerrilla War Against the Iraqi State. The knock came one night late last year, a persistent bang on the metal door. The family inside shuddered as the sound echoed through the sparsely furnished farmhouse. Officially, their village had... more »
Bureau Local named as one of 50 "New Radicals" making a difference to lives in the UK
Our local investigative journalism hub the Bureau Local has been named one of Britain’s best social enterprises
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From Jenna Orkin Hurricane Helene - Warning for UK Berkeley Police Posted Activists' Mugshots on Twitter and Celebrated Retweets, Emails Reveal Bay Area City Blocks 5G Deployments Over Cancer Concerns Tooth Radios for Military China To Take Over Israel's Largest Port, Could Threaten US Naval OperationsGoogle Engineers Quit After Secretive China Project Links Phone Number To SearchesA 'super typhoon' is hitting Hong Kong and China after slamming the Philippines Florence May Be Costliest Storm In US History At $170 Billion In Damage Dershowitz Says Manafort Plea "Big Win" For Mueller;... more »
Swollen Rivers Near Record Levels as Florence Looms
In Wilmington, the state's eighth-largest city, residents waited for hours outside stores and restaurants for basic necessities like water.
Barack Obama’s Return: Good or Bad for Democrats?
Another political test for Obama as he tries to boost Democratic candidates and party enthusiasm without also motivating President Donald Trump's supporters.
Kansas Deputy and Suspect Fatally Shot During Arrest
Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter said Deputy Robert Kunze was shot after receiving a call about a black truck that had been stolen.
Washington's Tax Plan 2.0 - Helping Wealthy Americans Get Wealthier
While the world is distracted with Donald Trump's possible ties to Russia, Washington continues to grind forward with his agenda. In a recent move, the Trump Administration has taken a major step that will help the nation's wealthiest at the expense of households with low or moderate incomes. In September 2018, the House is expected to vote on the "2.0" tax plan, a plan that would permanently extend the 2017 tax law's individual provisions that were set to expire after the year 2025. According to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the proposed changes will ... more »
LARISA PROSECUTOR TELLS ME HE IS READY TO SAY “I AM INNOCENT” OF ACCUSATIONS IN OCTOBER 5TH SOVIET SHOW TRIAL, LET’S SEE IT IN WRITING, PLUS ALL OTHER CONDITIONS FULFILLED BEFORE END OF SEPTEMBER, NO ROOM FOR TRICKS LEFT
A new deputy prosecutor said he was prepared to say I was innocent when I went today at Larisa court to draw attention to the urgency of rectifying the lawlessness of my case Delta 15 218 given that the date of a Soviet style show trial is now only about two weeks away and there […]
IEET Fellow Stefan Sorgner Interviewed by Austrian newspaper
IEET Fellow Stefan Lorenz Sorgner was recently interviewed by the most intellectual Sunday newspaper of Austria today, Die Presse am Sonntag. In his interview which was entitled “Europe will turn into a Disneyland….”, he also talks about the world’s first Posthuman Studies course which he developed for John Cabot University. Each issue of the newspaper is being read by a third of a million people.
Interpretive Pluralism and Ipse Dixit Judgments
Jeremy Telman In my previous post, I stated that I had found, like many others, that the John Marshall Court was pluralist in its approach to constitutional interpretation. In this post, I explore the consequences of that pluralism. It is possible to be pluralist and yet still embrace a hierarchy of interpretive modalities. On my reading, the Marshall Court’s pluralism was non-hierarchical. No interpretive modality operated as a trump card. The Marshall Court’s pluralism, I have argued, results in what I will call second-order *ipse dixit *(“because I say so”) judgments. We ... more »
World News Briefs -- September 17, 2018
*DW:* *Putin and Erdogan hold critical meeting on Syria* The Russian President and his Turkish counterpart are meeting to strike a deal over rebel-held Idlib province in Syria. The two leaders have several issues where they are keen to score points. The meeting at the Black Sea city of Sochi is the second in less than two weeks between Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin, after they failed to strike a deal over Idlib in a meeting in Iran earlier this month. Turkey is seeking to avert a widely anticipated Syrian regime offensive on Idlib, the last rebel stronghold where more than 3 ... more »
A call out
In an effort to be diplomatic, but brutally frank, let me call out a few items. – There have been five advisors to Donald Trump who have been found guilty of crimes and not one of them is a witch. … Continue reading →
...Who...
*"I have no idea why [one might] believe that sci-fi speculation is the same as reality. I certainly don't." - Stan Friedman * *.,¸¸,.»§«,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.»§«*¥*»§«,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.»§«·.,¸¸,.* It interests me, then; how pathetic *we're *painted: we who observe twitchy lights in the sky. We who *admit *that we don't have a *clue *as we watch this ...*anomalous... **caper *and *fly*. It's all sneering giggles from our crass "TV culture." The *college* of scholars—*gone sullenly mute*! The edge of *hard *science's forbidden the hard-look; if you *look *you're *besmeared *as *a non-ast... more »
Now Is Not The Time
As Parliament re-opens today, the Conservatives have vowed to turn up the heat on reaching a NAFTA deal. Michael Harris writes that Justin Trudeau would do well not to be in a rush to make a deal: The prime minister should get his staff to dig out the video of President Donald Trump at the 2017 NATO Summit in Brussels. It would be good for him to take another look at the U.S. president forcefully shoving the prime minister of Montenegro out of his way, as Trump elbowed to the front of an event hilariously referred to as a “family photo.” Shoving people out of the way is not neces... more »
THEY'LL FIND SOMEONE TO TRASH CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD'S REPUTATION (updated)
We know there are still some restraints on President Trump's behavior because, left to his own devices, he'd be all over Twitter this morning smearing Christine Blasey Ford as a liar and a Democratic operative (and probably worse). Someone has managed to persuade him that that's not prudent, and that can only be because he's been assured that there's a better plan in place to destroy her reputation and get Brett Kavanaugh confirmed. I don't know what the plan is, and I don't know whether it will work, but I would never count the Republicans out. Axios's Mike Allen reported that the... more »
Untitled
*Texas Board Of Education Sends A Clear Message To Hillary Clinton* The State Board of Education in Texas met Friday to discuss some major changes to it’s school curriculum and well, one curriculum got a little more attention than the others. The State Board of Education in Texas voted on Friday to eliminate several historical figures, including Hillary Clinton from the state’s social studies curriculum. The decision made by the 15-member body reportedly came as part of an overall effort to “streamline” the state’s social studies curriculum. Board member Barbara Cargill, told ... more »
Researcher who once tried to sue critics has another dozen papers retracted
A cancer researcher who went to court — unsuccessfully — claiming that commenters on PubPeer had cost him a new job has just lost another 12 papers. The twelve now-retracted papers by Fazlul Sarkar and colleagues — as well as another by Sarkar that is now subject to an editor’s note — all appeared in … Continue reading Researcher who once tried to sue critics has another dozen papers retracted
Trump-Putin Lovin’ Ex-Klan Leader David Duke Stayed In Russia While Under Investigation In The US For Fraud & Money-Laundering; Returned; Served 15 Mths In Jail
This was the early days of Putin’s Presidency: “Postal Inspectors executed a search warrant at Duke’s home in Mandeville, Louisiana, … Continue reading →
How a Black Police Detective Joined the KKK Under Trump-Putin Lovin’ David DUKKKE & Found Klansmen At NORAD
When David Duke was a Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard in the 70s, Klansmen under him served at NORAD with … Continue reading →
Anti-Kremlin Activist Treated in Berlin for Suspected Poisoning
DW link: http://youtu.be/C0ZmVBP9Gfo From VOA “Anti-Kremlin Activist Treated in Berlin for Suspected Poisoning September 16, 2018 1:00 PM, VOA News … Continue reading →
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*Yes, You Can Blame Bad Storms on Climate Change. The question is no longer an unanswerable hypothetical (?)* *Fickling and Flam below are echoing yet again the claim that you CAN tie individual storms to global warming. They don't mention that such claims are all the results of modelling, which is intrinsically unreliable, particularly in biased hands. And, unlike some modelling, the claims cannot be checked against reality so are not science. They are all just Fickling and Flam.Fickling makes an interesting claim: "The science behind these studies is relatively n... more »
"There Is Always The Hope..."
"What happens to people living in a society where everyone in power is lying, stealing, cheating and killing, and in our hearts we all know this, but the consequences of facing all these lies are so monstrous, we keep on hoping that maybe the corporate government administration and media are on the level with us this time. Americans remind me of survivors of domestic abuse. This is always the hope that this is the very, very, very last time one's ribs get re-broken again." - Inga Muscio
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 17, 2018
Two F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly over the Baltic Sea in 2015. The stealth fighters recently returned to Europe, flying training missions with U.S. and allied forces. (Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Air Force) *Air Force Times: **The effort to counter Russian aggression in Europe is growing daily * Europe continues to be a growth point for the Air Force as concerns about Russian intentions mount. International exercises, base funding and missions on the continent are all on an upward swing. This year, U.S. airmen trained across Europe... more »
Lima Group and Brazil Clash with OAS on Venezuelan Intervention
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Tension between the secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Amalgro and group of Latin American countries, including Brazil, increased over the weekend with declarations by Amalgro that suggest that military intervention in Venezuela would be acceptable. According to representatives from […]
Brazil’s National Museum Displays Exhibition Two Weeks After Fire
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Sunday, September 16th, two weeks after a massive fire engulfed Brazil’s National Museum, staff from the institution treated the public at Quinta da Boa Vista park to a small exhibition displaying some items from the museum’s partially destroyed 200-year-old structure collection. Set up in […]
Festival Multiplicidade Returns to Rio’s Oi Futuro Cultural Center
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Monday, September 17th, the multimedia festival ‘Multiplicidade’ (Multiplicity) returns to the ‘Centro Cultural Oi Futuro’ (Oi Futuro Cultural Center) in Flamengo with a special opening night performance. The theme for this year is ‘Espaços Utópicos’ (Utopian Spaces), with the exhibition featuring works from Fernando […]
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, September 17, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Fernanda Santanna convida Anderson Primo @ Leviano Bar (Lapa) – Fernanda Santanna has been taking up a residence every Monday at Leviano Bar, one the most famous musical venues […]
"You Can't Handle The Truth"
*"You Can't Handle The Truth"* by Paul B. Farrell "Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies..." - Fleetwood Mac * "Lie to me." Listen, our new mantra's getting louder: "Lie to me." We're spoiled, became whiners. We got used to easy money. Got soft, can't take the bear's stress. We want somebody, anybody to take away the anxiety, please just "lie to me." Doesn't matter who, our brain keeps whining: "Lie to me." Yikes, what has happened to America's backbone? We're acting like spoiled brats, self-indulgent teenagers. Whiners. We let "them" lie to us. Beg for more. We get more, then w... more »
Trump On Track To Flipping Over 50 Seats From Red To Blue
Trump loves it that the midterms are all about him and seems oblivious-- at least most of the time-- that he's going tp get the blame for the Republican apocalypse... and probably get impeached too boot. He'll finally get to *truthfully* boast that he's starring in a TV show with high ratings. No one can doubt that Trump is driving voters participation-- and on all levels. He's got people so worked up that even conservatives in local elections-- like the 6 hapless right-wing IDC members of the New York state Senate last week-- are feeling the results of pissed off, riled up Democr... more »
France Wonders If They Can Always Count On American Support?
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron wave during an arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington, April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *Defense News:* *France wonders: Can we always count on American support?* PARIS — The U.S. is a close and valued ally to France, but the European country seeks continentwide strategic autonomy in defense and security, with a stronger and more cooperative industrial base, said French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly. “The United States is our ally and our friend, and i... more »
Cuba propone legalizar el matrimonio gay y las iglesias se atreven a salir en contra
María Isabel Alfonso, Professor of Spanish, St. Joseph's College of New York at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Cuba es un país laico. Pero frente a una nueva Constitución que permitiría el matrimonio gay, las iglesias han salido con fuerza a oponerse, otra señal de cambio en la isla comunista.
As Cuba backs gay marriage, churches oppose the government's plan
María Isabel Alfonso, Professor of Spanish , St. Joseph's College of New York at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Cuba is avowedly secular. But as the country debates a new Constitution that would protect LGBT rights, churches have come out strongly against gay marriage — a sign of change on the Communist island.
Catastrophe overload? Read philosophers and poetry instead of headlines
Rachel Hadas, Professor of English, Rutgers University Newark at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
From human suffering to political chicanery to environmental degradation, the tide of bad news, blared in headlines every day, seems overwhelming. One poet and classics scholar asks: What can be done?
Russia's Military Presence In The Arctic Should Not Be Ignored
(*Click on Image to Enlarge*) Lima Charlie News *Mandy Mayfield, National Defense:* *Analysts Downplay Russia's Military Presence in the Arctic* The U.S. national security community is sounding the alarm about Russian military activities in the Arctic. But some experts in international relations said those concerns are overblown. It is common for observers to misinterpret Russia's military presence in the region as a sign that the nation is preparing for war, said Marlene Laruelle, a research professor at the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian studies at George Washingt... more »
Affaire Chevron-Équateur : l'arbitrage international confirme sa réputation d'instrument au service des puissants
17-Sep-2018 Les arbitres de la Cour permanente d'arbitrage ont sommé l'Équateur de récuser son propre système judiciaire.
India in a catch-22 situation on free trade pact with the US
17-Sep-2018 While many officials are against a pact as they believe it will hurt domestic industry and agriculture, there is a small but influential group in the government that favours an FTA.
The Cost Of Defending (And Taking) Taiwan
(Click on Image to Enlarge) *Malcolm Davis, RCD/The Strategist:* *The Cost of Defending Taiwan* Taiwan is a country under siege as it faces the prospect of eventual reunification with China, on China’s terms, and potentially as soon as 2021—the centenary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. From Xi Jinping’s perspective, the successful reunification of China and Taiwan, through force if necessary, would firmly entrench his position as China’s paramount leader, with prestige far exceeding Mao Zedong’s or Deng Xiaoping’s. Achieving that goal quickly is seen by Xi as an ess... more »
An Alternative View of Human Nature
*Steve Taylor* - Kindness and cooperation are more natural to human beings than selfishness.
U.S. Sending Billions Worth Of Spy Planes To Japan And South Korea
US Navy P-8 Poseidon *Breaking Defense*: *U.S. Sending Billions Worth of P-8s, E-2Ds To Asian Allies* Japan and South Korea are getting new generations of sub-hunting and intelligence-gathering aircraft as China, North Korea, and Russia continue to push more assets into the waters of the Pacific. WASHINGTON: The State Department has approved the $2.6 billion sale of six P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft and 64 Patriot anti-ballistic missile weapons to South Korea. It’s another sign that U.S. allies are stocking up on American military tech to counter China, while he... more »
10 Nail Symptoms and What They Mean for Your Health
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/12/07/10-nail-symptoms.aspx Advertisements
Daily aspirin doesn’t prevent deaths or disability in healthy older people, trial finds.
https://www.bmj.com/content/362/bmj.k3923
Less nuts and vegetables, not cholesterol, puts the heart at real risk
https://www.dailyo.in/variety/cardiovascular-diseases-heart-attack-heart-diseases-healthy-diet/story/1/26687.html
Study Suggests LSD Dissolves The Ego – Could Be Used To Treat Mental Illness
https://themindunleashed.com/2018/03/study-suggests-lsd-dissolves-the-ego-could-be-used-to-treat-mental-illness.html
In 2021, A Big Change is Coming to Navy Aircraft Carriers (And It Makes F-35's Even Deadlier)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Navy will launch its first formal flight testing of a new, first-of-its kind carrier-launched drone The Navy will launch formal flight testing in 2021 for a new, first-of-its kind carrier-launched drone engineered to double the attack range of F-18 fighters, F-35Cs and other carrier aircraft. The emerging Navy MQ-25 Stingray program, to enter service in the mid-2020s, will bring a new generation of technology by engineering a new unmanned re-fueler for the carrier air wing. "The program expects to be in flight test by 2021 and achieve initial oper... more »
The Worst Job in the World: Disarming an Atomic Bomb Is
*Steve Weintz* *Security, * One scientist did it twice In the spring of 1952, the U.S. government tested tactical nuclear weapons at the Nevadoa Proving Ground as part of Operation Tumbler-Snapper. It was the third nuke test series in 18 months at the Nevada site in an era of breakneck atomic development. At 4:00 in the morning on May 13, one of the Tumbler-Snapper bombs — code name “Fox” — was scheduled to go off. But the moment passed … and no atomic fireball curled into the sky. Shot Fox had misfired. Locked in its cab atop a 300-foot tower rising over the Yucca Flat, the ma... more »
This Is Why All That Fighter Jet Testing Is Important
*Foxtrot Alpha:* *This Is Why All That Fighter Jet Testing Is So Important* We’ve said more than enough about all the problems with the F-35 Lightning II, the jet that’s supposed to be the next backbone of many of the world’s air forces. Seemingly endless testing, endless fiddling, with weapons that don’t quite work properly yet. Well here’s what can go wrong without some of that. Even something as seemingly simple as dropping a bomb or firing a missile isn’t simple at all (not to mention any moral or ethical quandaries). Are the aerodynamics wrong? What about the weight balance? ... more »
What's in a name?
It is to laugh - for some people, anyway. The (very) small town of Uranus, Missouri, has a new newspaper. "The Uranus Examiner." That's the name Natalie Sanders, the managing editor, announced Wednesday afternoon. "We had thought about Constitution, but most of our, the people who love us, and who were part of coming up with the name, liked the 'examiner' better," Sanders said." * . . .* After Sanders' announcement Wednesday afternoon, Waynesville Mayor Luge Hardman stood up and asked for the microphone. "No. I'm sorry. But, the innuendo of that title puts my city up for public... more »
Meme For The Week
*WNU Editor*: The image is from here .... *Here are the 13 funniest memes for the week of September 14th *(We Are The Mighty).
Dr Chris Busby’s False Arrest and that report of “Sellafield Radioactive Mud”
? Seascale – New Children’s Play Park and Radioactive Mud Opening of Seascale Play Park this summer ? Last Thursday…
VIDEO: Researching ‘rupture’
Videos of the Crawford School's 'Rupture' workshop The post VIDEO: Researching ‘rupture’ appeared first on New Mandala.
Introducing ‘Rupture: nature–society transformation in mainland Southeast Asia’
Studying structural reconfigurations of nature and society along the Mekong River. The post Introducing ‘Rupture: nature–society transformation in mainland Southeast Asia’ appeared first on New Mandala.
A Letter from Peter C Gøtzsche Following his Expulsion From The Cochrane Collaboration & The Chaos within the Group
Note: Striking letter below from Dr. Peter Gotzsche, Director of the Nordic Cochrane Centre. Please see the original pdf letter here. Background: What is Cochrane? The Cochrane Collaboration is a global independent network of researchers, health professionals, patients, carers, and...
Dr. Ben Goldacre Weighs on on Side of Vaccine Study Transparency
Note: Age of Autism's John Stone first wrote about Dr. Ben Goldacre in 2010 What's Behind Ben Goldacre. Read the following article Public Health England withholding vaccines results making it impossible to establish if drugs could be harmful Public Health...
Spirit Led Activism – The True Power of the People
*Julian Rose* - The spiritual activist is our natural state of pre mind controlled being.
Papadopoulos speaks as Maltese Professor Mifsud goes missing
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 109. The post Papadopoulos speaks as Maltese Professor Mifsud goes missing appeared first on The Duran.
Death - and Life
*Body Count* There are different ways to look at it, aren't there? Some would argue that there is a war of sorts brewing on whether or not it's acceptable to murder a child in utero (where there has been no rape/incest or threat to the life of the mother). Yes, I realize that there is a division of opinion on this blog. Virtual Mirage readers are not a bunch of progressive lemmings. However, the scope of the activity sometimes escapes you and I merely wanted this to serve as a reminder that the progressives continue their march and their demand to kill on whim, right up to the mo... more »
The Poet: Spadecaller, "The Awakening"
"From emotional turmoil, hatred, and addiction the miracle of recovery begins in this Spadecaller Video entitled "Ex Obscurum" (From Darkness). Featuring original poetry narrated by the author and visual artist, Matthew Schwartz. Composer Samuel Barber's powerful musical score, adopted for the movie Platoon, (Adagio for Strings) sets the background for this spiritual exodus "From Darkness." - https://www.youtube.com/ *"The Awakening"* "Remnants of my arrogance Crumble like ancient paper. Why have me suffer this way? Knowing I’m unable to lift myself up? Dreams of grandeur are dead.... more »
NATO warships move towards Syrian coast – report
NATO is building up its naval presence in the Eastern Mediterranean as the United States, Britain and France prepare to carry out new strikes against Syria under the pretext of an unlikely Syrian government chemical weapons attack in Idlib province. Warships from NATO’s 2nd Standing Maritime Group are patrolling Eastern Mediterranean waters, moving closer and closer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Coalition airstrikes kill 11 people in Yemen’s Bayda province
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Saudi Coalition continued their wide-scale air campaign over Yemen, today, targeting several areas controlled by the Houthi forces (var. Ansarallah Movement). Citing a local source, the Saba News Agency reported that at least eleven civilians were killed on Monday when the Saudi Coalition bombed residential building in the Bayda […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIL’s offensive proves successful as they roll back Syrian Army troops in west Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a large-scale counter-offensive in the Badiya Al-Sham region of western Deir Ezzor on Sunday. The Islamic State began their assault, yesterday, by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at the northeastern and southeastern axes of the Badiya Al-Sham region. According to a military source […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US State Dept. revokes visas of PLO ambassador
The United States revoked visas for the family of the Palestine Liberation Organization ambassador, the envoy said on Sunday, the latest development in the worsening relations between the Trump administration and Palestinian leadership. Ambassador Husam Zomlot, head of the PLO General Delegation to the United States, said his family, including his two young children, left […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Most wanted PKK member killed by Turkish forces in northern Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – A high ranking member of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) was reportedly killed by the Turkish Armed Forces in northern Iraq this past weekend. According to the Turkish Army media account, their air force killed Murat Akdogan (AKA Ali Gever) in an airstrike over the Avasin-Basyan region of Iraq. Akdogan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Our red lines as sharp as ever’ – Netanyahu on Syria strikes
Israel is taking every effort on a regular basis to prevent its opponents from acquiring advanced weaponry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. The statement comes a day after a Syrian military source told Sputnik that the Arab republic’s air defenses had repelled Israel’s missile attack targeting the area close to Damascus International Airport. Shortly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed group agrees to leave Tanf region for northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – A US-backed rebel group has reached an agreement with the Russian Reconciliation Center to leave the Tanf region for northern Syria. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the Quraytayn Martyrs Brigade has reached an agreement with the Russian Reconciliation Center to leave the Tanf region for the northern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military says Israeli attack failed to destroy Iranian cargo plane
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Israeli Air Force launched a powerful attack on the Damascus International Airport over the weekend that caused several explosions around the capital city. According to a military source in Damascus, the Israeli Air Force targeted an Iranian cargo plane that was likely transporting weapons to the Syrian military. In […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s NBC Protection Forces participate in Vostok-2018 drills (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Protection Troops of the Russian Armed Forces took part in the Vostok-2018 drills in the Far East of Russian on Sunday. NBC Protection units carried out an exercise of cleansing armoured vehicles from educational toxic agents. The Vostok-2018 drills are being held from 11-17 September, in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Blacks, Jews and You
More incisive, insightful commentary from Linh Dinh
German Doctor Speaks Out Against the Migrant Crisis
An eyewitness account from a Doctor that you won't be hearing in the mainstream media
Labour antisemitism row was created by Israel to distract from ‘atrocities’, trade union boss suggests
Trade unionist says that claims of "anti-Semitism" in the Labour Party are being used to distract attention from Israeli crimes
Clerical sex abuse: Paedophilia…….or homosexuality?
Despite there being ample evidence of its involvement, media coverage of clerical abuse has focused on paedophilia, not the homosexual element.
French army in Deir ez-Zor? Photo shown by media raises questions about France’s role in Syrian war
French infantry vehicle caught on video in Deir ez-Zor raises questions about the extent of French military involvement in the Syrian conflict
New Novichok Scare in Salisbury
Similarities with the Skripal's poisoning raises questions about this latest incident isn't being used to stoke fears of "Russian assassins"?
MEMO FROM HENRY KISSINGER TO VLADIMIR PUTIN ON IDLIB — A REMINDER OF HOW THE TURKS AND AMERICANS DO THINGS TOGETHER
By John Helmer, Moscow Greek investigative journalist Michalis Ignatiou revealed on Sunday the classified White House document of August 13, 1974, in which Henry Kissinger persuaded then-US President Gerald Ford that Turkey should be supported by the US in their two-wave invasion of Cyprus, seizing and occupying over a third of the island, deterring the […]
Musical Interlude: Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)”
Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgrCtZKkgqI ○ "We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." ~ George Bernard Shaw
"Sign Over The Gates Of Hell..."
"Sign over the gates of Hell: "Doesn't mean you're a bad person." ~ Robert Brault
2+2 = Unprecedented Partnership Minus Strategic Autonomy
A compromise will probably be reached in the coming future whereby India earns a waiver from the US’ CAATSA sanctions per the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019’s clause that this is possible if it either reduces its overall purchase of Russian weaponry or cooperates with America on other issues critical to its strategic interests. The post 2+2 = Unprecedented Partnership Minus Strategic Autonomy appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
RUTH DAVIDSON - CLASSIC CONSERVATIVE
*Ruth Davidson. Who controls Ruth?* *Ruth Davidson* is the leader of the *Conservative Party* in Scotland. Recently there were moves to make her *Prime Minister* of Britain, in place of Theresa May. Ruth has been in the Territorial Army. Ruth has worked for the BBC. In April 2018, Davidson was listed in Time 100 as one of the world's 100 most influential people.[74] *Ruth Davidson is an Honorary Colonel.* After Saudi King Abdullah died in 2015, the UK government decided to hang British flags at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Davidson tweeted: "Flying flags at half-mast on go... more »
Qanon Heads up for Thursday
Various tidbits here. Not only are we having a communication test on Thursday, but it appears that the supreme court vote will also be held on that day. What it does mean is that the President can actually address the whole population on that day and thereafter on this emergency system. How about sending out Executive Orders? How about launching those arrests that day? Other events should also happen between today and Thursday including the release of redacted documents. Without question, the arrest of 55,000 will be historic. And the only thing that is certain in terms of t... more »
Manitoba hiker missing in German Alps found dead, family confirms
This is a reminder of just how vulnerable we truly are when we walk the wild. This guy was clearly an experienced hiker. Yet he had a simple misstep. That is also possible on a city street. Step off a curb in error and roll directly into an oncoming bus. Just how concious are we of our surroundings. Because of years of expereince, our city instincts are well honed. Not so in the wild. Yet it is simple to lower your guard. After all it was only a short mile or so to the next station. He got too relaxed and took his eye of the ground in the wrong spot. I have made simila... more »
"Diversity" is a NWO Doublespeak Trick to Destroy the White Race
Let us understand something. Racism or ethnic supremacy comes to all of us a naturally as breathing and it empowers the constant warfare between natural communities. It is logically absurd and that is that. Overcoming this natural bias demands education of all participants. That means it is a two way street subject to careful investigation. We may challenge Jewish attitudes to Palestinians but it is empty if we do not also challenge Palestinian attitudes to Jews. Without a binary approach, the one soon feeds of the other and mutual hatred is easily and continuously promoted... more »
What on Earth Happened to the Old Europeans? Pre-Indo-European History of Europe
What i suspect is essentially true is that northern tribes around the Baltic, somehow or the other bred true for a white skin and this ultimately dominated however it happened. Recall though that the climate naturally bleeds out the pigmentation. Thus the natural coloration will be brownish and this surely includes the Mediterranean although it has been argued otherwise. This came home to me with a Cypriot Turkish friend of mine who in Cyprus was known as Black Josef because of his deep sun tan. Yet years in Vancouver lightened him hugely. However it happened, they all became c... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Once in a while, I like to use a tweet for a Midnight Meme Of The Day. Some are just too good to ignore. Such is the case with the one above from @PoliteMelanie. Bob Woodward has now given us fascinating looks into the administrations of 9 presidents. *Fear* might be the last one for any one of a number of reasons but despite past presidents occasionally denying the contents of Woodward's books about their time in the White House, the things presented Woodward's books have always proven to be true and they have stood the test of time. The truth will outlast Trump and hi... more »
Brief comments on "hard words"
S. Krashen. Sept 16, 2018. Hard Words (https://tinyurl.com/ybgv4742) champions systematic intensive phonics, teaching all the rules of phonics is a strict order to all children. Here are objections to their conclusions. (1) Researchers admit we have not discovered all the rules. (2) Even among those rules that have been described, some are extremely complex. (3) Many children learn to read with little or even no phonics instruction. (4) Studies show that intensive phonics produces strong results only on tests in which children pronounce words out of context. Systematic intensive phon... more »
Review: Feit Electric “enhance” LED Bulb – 60 W equiv. for 9 W
I review a 2700 K LED bulb with a 90+ CRI and 800 lumens ( 60 W incandescent equivalent) while consuming 8.8 Watts. Nice... too bad it has a inexplicable irritating quality when it is the only light source. Continue reading →
Four things to know for the week ahead - BBC style
The BBC report https://www.bbc.com/news/world-45513742 on 'four things to know for the week ahead'. Thing one is this: '1) Face to face in Pyongyang North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in What's happening? South Korea's President Moon Jae-in will meet his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on Tuesday. Why is it important? This will be the first trip by a South Korean leader to the capital of the North (which whom it is technically still at war) in more than a decade. It follows two meetings earlier this year in which the leaders ... more »
Delingpole: 'Civil War Is Coming to Europe' Warns German Politician
This https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/16/delingpole-civil-war-is-coming-to-europe-warns-german-politician/ is a must read article and contains much of the fears that I have had, and expressed, for some years now. Here's an extract: 'It is a simple, observable truth that most of our governing class – at every level, from the supranational (UN; EU), the national, to the local (councils, senior police, etc) – have bought into the idea that mass immigration and the formation of parallel communities by unintegrated Muslims is an inevitability which cannot be challenged t... more »
Tweets For Today
North Carolina devastated as floodwaters rise from deadly storm Florence https://t.co/q6lwShQIfD pic.twitter.com/bYFmUKGmR4 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 17, 2018 BREAKING: Philippine and Chinese authorities say the death toll from a typhoon has risen to at least 69 with dozens missing. https://t.co/aF3qNEBAw2 — The Associated Press (@AP) September 17, 2018 China won't just play defense in trade war, Global Times says https://t.co/vhblFqFdpT — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 17, 2018 Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge sets a new marathon world record in Berlin pic.twitter.co... more »
Understanding the gas wars.....
Russia and the West are facing the worst crisis since the Cold War. According to US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein, Washington’s goal is to reduce Russia’s gas market share in Eastern Europe by 20% by 2020. Russia cannot be allowed to build a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine, as it would 'pose a threat to Europe’s energy security'. The US fracked gas industry views this conflict (created by Washington) as a big chance to sell its more expensive product to Europe but must first drive Russia out of the market. War could result. Very important documentary. A routine press confe... more »
Was the Appointment of Dr. Jerome Adams as Surgeon General Ignored by the Press?
This meme is not only false, but it seemingly undermines the very point it's trying to make.
Picture Of The Day
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph C. Sabo cleans the outside windows on a C-130H Hercules aircraft while a team member checks the propellers during daily routine preflight operations at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base, Mansfield, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2018. Sabo is a maintainer assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard’s 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery ....* Airmen Perform Preflight Maintenance Checks on C-130 Hercules* (US Department of Defense).
The US is helping Saudi Arabia destroy Yemen
Yemen is undergoing a devastating humanitarian crisis right now and the US is to blame. The US is selling advanced weapons to the head-chopping monarchy in Saudi Arabia and is using American space technology to help in the targeting of innocent civilians. As of March of this year $650 million worth of weapons have been sold to the Saudis by the US. The US Congress sits on its hands as profits mount at American weapons corporations who sell to the arrogant and immoral Saudi regime. After the loss of countless lives and billions of dollars, the Saudis’ venture is no closer to achie... more »
Irrefutable Proof That Fossil Fuels Cause Devastating Climate Change
This is what Toto’s home looks like tonight. The climate devastation is so bad that he has to stay on a leash to protect him angry, poisonous reptiles. Less than 36 hours and 20 gallons of gasoline ago, Toto’s home … Continue reading →
September 17th – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #606
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday September 17th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Keep carbon taxes in the ground
“De-carbonizing” the world economies can be accomplished only by limiting or eliminating democracy worldwide.” – Paul Driessen _________________ “Even though oil, natural gas and coal still provide over 80% of all the energy that powers the United States and world – activists, politicians and crony corporatists still want to tax that energy and the plant-fertilizing ... Read moreKeep carbon taxes in the ground The post Keep carbon taxes in the ground appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Unit Cost Per F-35 Since 2007
*Niall McCarthy, Forbes*: *The Evolution Of The F-35's Unit Cost [Infographic]* In July, news emerged that the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin had reached a handshake deal for the eleventh production batch of F-35 fighter aircraft, comprising 141 jets for the U.S. and other customers. Even though neither party disclosed the value of the contract nor the unit cost involved, Lockheed Martin is already making progress in decreasing the cost per plane of all three variants of the F-35. At the very beginning of the production run, that stood at over $200 million for the first two F-35As a... more »
Why Do Intelligent People Disapprove Of Trump So Intensely?
Everyone remembers Trump's comment about how he loves the "poorly educated." He's lucky they exist; they're basically what's propping up what's left of hid favorable numbers in polling. He does worst among people who are college educated, more so among people with graduate degrees. I was watching *Reliable Sources* on CNN today and listening to one of Brian Stelter's guests, Brendan Nyhan, I had a bit of an epiphany. Nyhan, an academic expert on fake news, once told NBC that "It's worrisome if fake news websites further weaken the norm against false and misleading information in ... more »
"That Tiny Light..."
"Hope is that tiny light that the gods have given us so that we can find our way through our darkest hours. And while we might stub our toes and bruise our knees, if we keep moving forward, even when our progress is slow and painful, we will overcome and be made better by our journey. No misery or bad situation is ever infinite or final until we make a conscious decision for it to be so." - Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Poet: T.S. Eliot, “The Hollow Men”
*“The Hollow Men”* “We are the hollow men. We are the stuffed men Leaning together, Headpiece filled with straw. Alas! Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaningless As wind in dry grass, Or rats' feet over broken glass In our dry cellar. Shape without form, shade without color, Paralyzed force, gesture without motion; Those who have crossed With direct eyes, to death's other Kingdom Remember us - if at all - not as lost Violent souls, but only As the hollow men, The stuffed men. II Eyes I dare not meet in dreams In death's dream kingdom... These do not appear: T... more »
Japan's Prime Minister Wants To Change The Constitution To Permit The Creation Of A Military
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reviews members of Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Oct. 26, 2014. Reuters Photo *VOA:* *Japanese Prime Minister Wishes to Change Constitution to Create Military Forces * Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reconfirmed his support for changing the country’s constitution to permit the creation of a military force. "Let’s fulfill our mission by clearly writing in the constitution the Self-Defense Forces that protect peace and independence of Japan," Abe said. He spoke in a televised speech to members of his Liberal Democratic Party. Grant Newsham... more »
Keep carbon taxes in the ground
Permanently bury these job-killing proposals, after pounding wooden stakes through their hearts.
Bush faced more scrutiny over Katrina than Trump over Hurricane Maria: report
Politico conducted a two-month review of Congress' actions after hurricanes Katrina and Maria, revealing a stark disparity.
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