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Trish Regan Extensive Interview With President Donald Trump…
Fox Business News host Trish Regan is granted an extensive interview with President Trump. Multiple topics are covered including the midterm elections, the Fed, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. economy and President Trump’s 2020 presidential run.
October 17th – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #636
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 →
Wednesday October 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 →
AP Journalists: On the Record With President Donald J Trump…
President Trump gave AP reporters Catherine Lucey, Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller an extensive interview session within the Oval Office on Tuesday October 16th. A transcript of that interview is below: President Trump: How is the business of the news? … Continue reading →
Vegetable Oils: Beware of Common Fats That Are Even More Dangerous Than Trans Fats.
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4 Best, and 3 Worst, Sweeteners to Have in Your Kitchen.
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Picture Of The Day
*Surf Sparring* Marine Corps Cpls. Matthew Teutsch and Brett Norman participate in hand-to-hand and close quarters combat training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 2, 2018. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert (US Department of Defense)
The Electoral College Debate
[image: the-electoral-college-debate] The Electoral College method of choosing the president and vice president guarantees that each state, whether large or small in area or population, has some voice in selecting the nation's leaders.
Should President Trump Give Saudi Arabia The Benefit Of Doubt In The Disappearance Of Jamal Khashoggi?
*Reuters:* *Trump gives Saudi Arabia benefit of doubt in journalist's disappearance* WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump gave Saudi Arabia the benefit of the doubt in the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi even as U.S. lawmakers pointed the finger at the Saudi leadership and Western pressure mounted on Riyadh to provide answers. “I think we have to find out what happened first,” Trump told the Associated Press in an interview on Tuesday. “Here we go again with, you know, you’re guilty until proven innocent. I don’t like that.” Trump then referred d... more »
GOP Triage-- Blame Game, Name Game
This time it's the Republicans' turn to play the blame game-- Shirley Ellis' 1964 "Name Game" version, not the one Trumpist asshole Kanye stole from Apex Twin. Steve Peoples covered it for the AP. "Republicans," he wrote, "have begun to concede defeat in the evolving fight to preserve the House majority. The party’s candidates may not go quietly, but from the Arizona mountains to suburban Denver to the cornfields of Iowa, the GOP’s most powerful players this midterm season are actively shifting resources away from vulnerable Republican House candidates deemed too far gone and tow... more »
Turkish Sources: Jamal Khashoggi's Killing Took Seven Minutes
Turkish source tells MEE that journalist was killed and dismembered in a study room at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul (Reuters/File photo) *Middle East Eye:* *Jamal Khashoggi's killing took seven minutes, Turkish source tells MEE* Middle East Eye publishes first details of audio tape acquired by Turkish investigators probing what happened to Saudi journalist. It took seven minutes for Jamal Khashoggi to die, a Turkish source who has listened in full to an audio recording of the Saudi journalist's last moments told Middle East Eye. Khashoggi was dragged from the Consul General’s o... more »
The U.S. Government Continues To Increase The National Debt
*CNBC:* *America’s budget deficit jumps by 17% as spending surges* * The federal budget deficit rose 17 percent in fiscal 2018, according to the Trump administration. * Spending jumped, and revenue only increased slightly following the GOP tax cuts. * The Trump administration has pushed for dramatic budget cuts at several agencies and supported massive increases in military spending. The U.S. federal budget deficit rose in fiscal 2018 to the highest level in six years as spending climbed, the Trump administration said Monday. The deficit jumped to $779 billion, $113 billion or 17 p... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Children in Time”
2002, “Children in Time” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBHM1mf33M8
"A Look to the Heavens"
“What powers the Heart Nebula? The large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a heart. The nebula's glow - as well as the shape of the gas and dust clouds - is powered by by stellar winds and radiation from massive hot stars in the nebula's newborn star cluster Melotte 15. *Click image for larger size.* This deep telescopic image maps the pervasive light of narrow emission lines from atoms of hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur in the nebula. The field of view spans just over two degrees on the sky, so that it appears larger than four times the diameter of a full moon. The c... more »
"Ten Rules For Being Human"
* "Ten Rules For Being Human"* by Cherie Carter-Scott *Rule One:* You will receive a body. You may love it or hate it, but it will be yours for the duration of your life on Earth. *Rule Two:* You will be presented with lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called 'life.' Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or hate them, but you have designed them as part of your curriculum. *Rule Three:* There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of experimentation, a series of trials, errors, and occasional... more »
Chet Raymo, “This View of Life, With Its Several Powers”
* “This View of Life, With Its Several Powers”* by Chet Raymo “Somewhere in his "lost" notebooks Loren Eiseley writes of the pleasure of exploding a puffball in a woodland clearing, or shaking seeds out of their pods. As I recall, he takes a gleeful satisfaction in messing with evolution, in hurrying the process along. I remember identifying with that sentiment when I read it. I like exploding puffballs too. Dropping insects into spider webs. Picking up turtles that are half-way across a road and placing them in a ditch on the other side. Most of all I like breaking off the stalks ... more »
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Currently 7+ Million Job Openings – Third Quarter Wage Gains +3.3%….
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released some remarkable economic data today. There are more than seven million current job openings [See Here] and the year-over-year average wage gains are 3.3% [See Here] (BLS Table A – Source Link) For … Continue reading →
"After A Time..."
“After a time, you may find that *having* is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true.” - Mr. Spock, “Star Trek”, "Amok Time"
"The Best That Can Be Said..."
“Your country ain't your blood. Remember that.” - Santino “Sonny” Corleone ○ *"The Best That Can Be Said..."* "If a society permits one portion of its citizenry to be menaced or destroyed, then, very soon, no one in that society is safe. The forces thus released in the people can never be held in check, but run their devouring course, destroying the very foundations which it was imagined they would save. But we are unbelievably ignorant concerning what goes on in our country- to say nothing of what goes on in the rest of the world- and appear to have become too timid to question wha... more »
This Is Why The U.S. Never Exported The Deadly F-22
F-22A Raptor Demonstration Team aircraft maintainers prepare to launch out Maj. Paul "Max" Moga, the first F-22A Raptor demonstration team pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher L. Ingersoll) *We Are The Mighty: **This is why the US never exported the deadly F-22* At one time, the U.S, Air Force's now-retired F-22 program was the most-expensive and most-advanced fighter in the world. It was eclipsed only the USAF's fifth-generation system, the F-35. But even during its development, the United States Congress ensured the U.S. military couldn't share the technology... more »
Inconvenient study: Higher temperatures could help protect coral reefs
From Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / October 16, 2018 A new study in the journal Behavioral Ecology, published by Oxford University Press, suggests that higher water temperature, which increases the aggressiveness of some fish, could lead to better protection of some coral. In the face of global warming, recent years have seen an increasing […]
Putting Down Climate Virtue Signaling
Originally posted on Science Matters: This exchange occurred yesterday in the debate between Arizona Senatorial candidates: Democrat Kyrsten Sinema: “I do believe that climate change is real.” Republican Martha McSally: “I can’t believe this is the last question.” MARIA POLLETTA: Congresswoman Sinema, this comes from one of our readers, viewers. With climate change, number one:…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 288 – 2018
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Still No Word From The Pentagon On The Damage That Hurricane Michael Inflicted On The F-22 Fleet
*Asia Times:* *Florida airbase damage deals a costly blow to the F-22* About 20 of the highly expensive Raptor jets may have been damaged at Tyndall Air Base when Hurricane Michael swept through, which could cost the US Air Force (and American taxpayers) billions. According to news reports about 20 F-22 Raptor jets left behind at Tyndall Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle just south of Panama City were damaged by Hurricane Michael on October 10. A further 33 of the expensive fighter planes were flown out of the base before the storm hit, but those left behind were under mainte... more »
Jim Rickards: We Are OVERDUE For A Global Monetary Reset
Jim Rickards: We Are OVERDUE For A Global Monetary Reset by Jim Rickards interviewed on The Great Reset Opportunity Report, via https://www.silverdoctors.com/ Jim has spoken with international bankers, and they’re saying the monetary system is too incoherent, and something must be done about it. Here’s more… – Economist, investment banker, and author James Rickards discusses interest rates, the stock […]
Here Comes the ECB with a “Bubble” Warning, After it Caused the Most Absurd Bond Bubble Ever
Here Comes the ECB with a “Bubble” Warning, After it Caused the Most Absurd Bond Bubble Ever by Wolf Richter, https://wolfstreet.com/ “The ECB cannot and should not turn a blind eye to risks to financial stability.” – “Maintaining financial stability is about two things: First, it is about preventing the build-up of bubbles; second, it is about […]
Humans Beings on the Brink of IMMORTALITY, Top Scientist Claims
Revelation 9:6 New King James Version (NKJV) 6 In those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will desire to die, and death will flee from them. – Humans Beings on the Brink of IMMORTALITY, Top Scientist Claims by Rachel O’Donoghue, https://www.dailystar.co.uk/ HUMAN beings becoming immortal is a step closer following the launch […]
Defense Chief: Israel Must Deal Hamas a Blow – Even if It Means War in Gaza
Mentally ill, Zionist war propaganda. To stop violence which they caused, they are recommending more violence, war to kill more people, they imprisoned in Gaza, the largest open air concentration camp/prison in the world. – Defense Chief: Israel Must Deal Hamas a Blow – Even if It Means War in Gaza by Almog Ben Zikri, https://www.haaretz.com/, 16 […]
Israeli Forces Wound Dozens of Palestinian Protesters in Gaza Strip
Israeli Forces Wound Dozens of Palestinian Protesters in Gaza Strip by https://www.presstv.com/ Israel soldiers have wounded dozens of Palestinians who had held a protesting rally along the northern coast of the besieged Gaza Strip in a bid to break the decade-long blockade on the impoverished sliver. – Hundreds of peaceful protesters had gathered in the area […]
Pages Purged by Facebook Were on Blacklist Promoted by Washington Post
Pages Purged by Facebook Were on Blacklist Promoted by Washington Post by Andre Damon, http://www.wsws.org/ Media outlets removed by Facebook on Thursday, in a massive purge of 800 accounts and pages, had previously been targeted in a blacklist of oppositional sites promoted by the Washington Post in November 2016. – The organizations censored by Facebook include The Anti-Media, […]
Huge!! Petrodollar Collapse? Saudi Arabia Warns $200 Barrel Oil?!
US sanctions on Riyadh would mean Washington is stabbing itself by Turki Aldakhil, https://english.alarabiya.net/ I read the Saudi statement in response to the American proposals regarding sanctions on Saudi Arabia. The information circulating within decision-making circles within the kingdom have gone beyond the language used in the statement and discuss more than 30 potential measures to be […]
The Comet of the Year is Coming Soon: 46P Passes Mars’ Orbit & is Heading Our Way
nemesis maturity Published on Oct 16, 2018 Heads Up stargazers! Comet 46P/Wirtanen set to put on a show for stargazers over the next few months. Comet Wirtanen passes through the inner solar system every 5.4 years. Right now it is near the orbit of Mars, and it is heading in our direction. – Astronomers are calling […]
Juncker Warns ‘The EU Cannot Survive Without Italy’
Juncker Warns ‘The EU Cannot Survive Without Italy’ by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Ignoring warnings from the European Commission, the ECB and the European Commission (as well as practically every other supranational organization in Europe), the populist-led Italian government managed to submit their draft budget to the Commission before a midnight deadline – an outcome that was […]
Donald Trump Claims US Has No Ally ‘Worse Than the EU’ in Candid Interview
Donald Trump Claims US Has No Ally ‘Worse Than the EU’ in Candid Interview by https://sputniknews.com/ In a “60 Minutes” interview with CBS’s Lesley Stahl that aired on Sunday night, US President Donald Trump was pushed on far-ranging topics, including China, Saudi Arabia, Vladimir Putin, climate change, and his own administration. Sputnik takes a look at […]
Class Dismissed: Clashes as Israel Closes School in West Bank
RT Published on Oct 16, 2018 Dozens of Palestinians have been injured after the Israeli army fired rubber bullets and tear gas at students and officials who were protesting the closure of a Palestinian school that served two villages in the West bank. end
French Cops Drop Off Migrants in Italian Woods, Salvini Furious
RT Published on Oct 16, 2018 Italian anti-immigration leader Matteo Salvini has labeled French President Emmanuel Macron an ‘international embarrassment’ after policemen were spotted dropping off migrants in an Italian forest on the countries’ shared border. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9gkw end
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 16, 2018
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, on Oct. 16, 2018. (AFP Photo) *David A. Andelman, Reuters:* *Will Khashoggi case bring down Saudi’s crown prince?* Saudi Arabia and especially its young crown prince – who has been variously portrayed as naïve, venal and blood-thirsty – appear to have vastly misjudged the reaction to the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist who opposed the new heir’s unchecked efforts to reshape the kingdom and the entire Middle East region with his own vision. *Read more* .... *Comm... more »
L'administration Trump souhaite des accords commerciaux avec le Japon, l'UE et le Royaume-Uni
bilaterals.org - 3 hours ago
17-Oct-2018 L'administration Trump a formellement notifié le Congrès qu'il a l'intention de négocier trois accords commerciaux séparés avec l'Union européenne, le Japon et le Royaume-Uni (après le Brexit).
US to open trade talks with Japan, EU, UK
bilaterals.org - 3 hours ago
16-Oct-2018 The Trump administration has notified Congress of its intent to negotiate three separate trade deals with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Trial Begins for Little Arizona Girl Placed with Pedophiles in Foster Care and Burned by Adoptive Mom
A woman who was approved by the State of Arizona to adopt a child out of the foster care system is on trial for child abuse. Samantha Osteraas faces 2 counts of child abuse for scalding a little girl entrusted to her care, causing 3rd degree burns to almost 80% of her body, causing all 10 of her toes to be amputated, and nearly costing the child's life. During the trial, which is expected to end this week, 7-year-old Devani took the stand and told a jury that Osteraas held her down in the bathtub with a pink towel, according to the Arizona Daily Star. She is only 7 years old, but t... more »
Glyphosate Found in Human Hair as Unique Testing Project Releases First Results
A new testing program organized by The Detox Project in coordination with Kudzu Science, has released the first ever results for glyphosate levels in human hair, in an extraordinary announcement on Wednesday. The unique project, which began in July 2018, has already discovered the world’s most used herbicide, glyphosate, in a number of hair samples […] The post Glyphosate Found in Human Hair as Unique Testing Project Releases First Results appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Bridge collapses due to heavy rain in Texas – Videos
Ten inches (25 cm) of rain since yesterday. A bridge over the Llano River in the city of Kingsland collapsed Tuesday due to floodwaters, CBS Austin reported. More than 10 inches of rain has fallen in parts of the the Llano River Watershed since Monday, according to the National Weather Service. “Seek higher ground!” the ... Read moreBridge collapses due to heavy rain in Texas – Videos The post Bridge collapses due to heavy rain in Texas – Videos appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Was This Man Whipped to Death for Molesting a 2-Year-Old Child?
A graphic video showing a man being brutally whipped while tied to a post is real, but it has nothing to do with pedophilia.
Jim Jordan Discusses AG Jeff Sessions, and Also Fusion GPS Glenn Simpson Pleading the Fifth…
Appearing for an interview with Marth MacCallum Judiciary Committee Representative Jim Jordan discusses Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein and the refusal of Glenn Simpson to deliver testimony to congress.
Senator Grassley Wants Details on Why DOJ Declined to Prosecute Senior FBI Official…
The DOJ Office of Inspector General released an interesting investigative summary report today following a review of a “senior FBI official” accepting tickets from a “television news corespondent” and lying to investigators about the events. The IG noted “criminal prosecution … Continue reading →
WikiLeaks Releases A Detailed List Of All Amazon Web Services Data Centers Ahead Of DoD Decision
By Aaron Kesel WikiLeaks has published an alleged “highly confidential” document outlining the addresses and operational details of Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers called... more »
"Dietary Scientists, Make Up Your Minds!"
*"Dietary Scientists, Make Up Your Minds!"* by Tom Purcell "According to a recent study published in the journal Alcoholism, low-level alcohol use – one or two snorts of hooch on occasion – may benefit cardiovascular disease, but it increases the risk of cancer. To which I respond: Oh, c’mon! I don’t know if our scientists have noticed, but our country is politically and culturally divided. Our people are agitated and angry. Life’s simple pleasures are among the few things about which we have any consensus these days. Yet for years, our simple pleasures have been under scientific a... more »
"The Circle..."
"With us the circle stands for the togetherness of people who sit with one another around a fire, relatives and friends united in peace, while the Pipe passes from hand to hand. Once all the families in the villages were in turn circles within a larger circle, part of the larger hoop of the nation. The nation was only part of the universe, in itself circular… circles within circles, within circles, with no beginning and no end. To us this is beautiful and fitting; symbol and reality at the same time, expressing the harmony of nature and life. Our circle is timeless, flowing; it is ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Camden, New Jersey, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
The Poet: Stephen Levine“Half Life”
*“Half Life”* "We walk through half our life as if it were a fever dream, barely touching the ground, our eyes half open, our heart half closed. Not half knowing who we are, we watch the ghost of us drift from room to room, through friends and lovers never quite as real as advertised. Not saying half we mean or meaning half we say, we dream ourselves from birth to birth seeking some true self. Until the fever breaks and the heart can not abide a moment longer as the rest of us awakens, summoned from the dream, not half caring for anything but love." ~ Stephen Levine
"Focusing On the Present: How to Release Regrets and Anxieties"
*"Focusing On the Present:* * How to Release Regrets and Anxieties"* by Melissa Chu “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” - Lao Tzu "Each and every one of us has two lives. Throughout our existence, we experience both simultaneously. Sometimes, both lives are aligned. Other times, they are worlds apart. They are our outer lives and our inner lives. Our outer lives reflect where we are physically: sitting at a desk facing a computer, walking along a trail, or eating a w...more »
""Never Forget..."
"Take risks! That is really what life is about. We must pursue our own happiness. Nobody has ever lived our lives; there are no guidelines. Trust your instincts. Accept nothing but the best. But then also look for it carefully. Don't allow it to slip between your fingers. Sometimes, good things come to us in a such a quiet fashion. And nothing comes complete. It is what we make of whatever we encounter that determines the outcome. What we choose to see, what we choose to save. And what we choose to remember. Never forget that all the love in your life is there, inside you, always." ... more »
DWT California Voter Guide
I should have gotten this out earlier. Apologies to anyone who already voted. First and foremost on our list is the U.S. Senate race, in which we *strongly* back Kevin de León against fossilized conservative incumbent Dianne Feinstein. [image: Goal Thermometer]We don't usually back better of two evil candidates-- which is what the Democratic Party usually encourages, particularly on the federal level. But, this year, because of the existential threat from Trump, we are doing just that. Vote for every Democrat and against every Republican. Period. That said, we are genuinely excit... more »
"Considering Others: Reaffirming Our Integrity"
*"Considering Others: Reaffirming Our Integrity"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Every thought we think and every action we take has an impact on the world around us. Every thought we think and every action we take has an impact on the world around us. To be aware of this is to be conscious of our impact on the people in our lives. Sometimes we just want to do what we want to do, but considering the full ramifications of our actions can be an important part of our spiritual growth and awareness. At first, being more conscious requires effort, but once we have made it a habit, it be... more »
"The Test of a Civilized Society"
*"The Test of a Civilized Society"* The Quality That Makes Some Societies Rise - and Others (Like America) Collapse by Umair Haque "A strange, sad, and beautiful thing happened today. I will struggle to express it well, so forgive me. Still, I want to share it with you. I was in my perfect little world - the quiet, tiny street where I go to have coffee every day, and think my thoughts, in peace and solitude, just standing there, watching the tourists browse the shops, crowd the cafe, laughing as they stroll. A man walked by me, limping, disheveled. I’d seen him before, shuffling s... more »
Control Population, Control the Climate. Not.
A recent book explains what’s mistaken about climate alarmists/activists thinking human numbers must be reduced in order to save the planet from us (H/T Master Resource). The Title is Population Bombed! by Pierre Desrochers and Joanna Szurmak who provide an introduction to their assessment in an article at Financial Post For 200 years pessimists have […]
Putting Down Climate Virtue Signaling
This exchange occurred yesterday in the debate between Arizona Senatorial candidates: Democrat Kyrsten Sinema: “I do believe that climate change is real.” Republican Martha McSally: “I can’t believe this is the last question.” MARIA POLLETTA: Congresswoman Sinema, this comes from one of our readers, viewers. With climate change, number one: Do you believe it is […]
It’s a Family Reunion: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Teacher Quality and Retention Program
This summer, I attended the best family reunion ever. But here's the catch; none of us who attended the reunion were actually blood-related. In fact, most of us had never seen each other in our lives. However, the kinship was there from the start and we were definitely a family.
Report Puts Focus on Mental Health Services for Asian Americans
A new report lists multiple ways in which lawmakers and other thought leaders across the country can help Asian American communities obtain improved access to mental health services.
Mockingbird’s Usurper Eggs: Media Psyops & The Further Subordination of Saudi Arabia
* The Khashoggi psychological operation just goes on and on. The pressure on Saudi Arabia is very immense. It’s been quite a show. An eye opener in how disinfo spreads through the media.Alt and msm.* *Khashoggi was killed by the Saudis?* *It was clear that this news was laid, like an egg, in the media, most likely by the CIA, aided by their mockingbirds in the so called ‘real news media’ and the alt media.* Mockingbird * What's with the bird analogy?* * Mockingbirds often hatch the eggs of other kinds of birds- Most often cowbirds. Mockingbirds do this because it gives their eg... more »
New Pakistan, Old Challenges
*Rafiq Dossani, Jalal Awan* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Pakistan needs the economic stability that China's Belt and Road Initiative could bring. Will America risk watching its ally fall prey to Beijing's tactics? In the midst of scorching summer heat, multiple suicide bombings and dramatic arrests of Pakistan’s ex-premier Nawaz Sharif and his daughter on corruption charges, the country witnessed a historic general election in late July. A relatively new player in the political arena, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party—or “Movement for Justice”—led by Pakistani ... more »
"How It Really Is"
Oh, we're well past "jeopardy"...
"$1.4 Million… Right Into the Shredder"
*"$1.4 Million… Right Into the Shredder"* by Bill Bonner "Where the remote Bermudas ride In th’ ocean’s bosom unespy’d , From a small boat, that row’d along, The list’ning winds receiv’d this song. What should we do but sing his praise That led us through the wat’ry maze Unto an isle so long unknown, And yet far kinder than our own? […] Thus sung they in the English boat An holy and a cheerful note , And all the way, to guide their chime, With falling oars they kept the time. – “Bermudas,” Andrew Marvell HAMILTON, BERMUDA – "The English came here by accident, shipwrecked in the 17t... more »
SHOULD WE BOYCOTT GEORGIA NOW?
Tweets from a voting rights advocate: The shenanigans are real in Georgia. They're suddenly not accepting documents for IDs that they have always accepted and are listed in the rules as acceptable because they have to "double check". — kat calvin (@KatCalvinLA) October 16, 2018 So now the DMV is having A HEARING to decide if a 75 YEAR OLD WOMAN can GET AN ID so she can VOTE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HER LIFE. We have gotten hundreds of IDs and have never even heard of this before. Unreal. — kat calvin (@KatCalvinLA) October 16, 2018 And then there's this news: FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - So... more »
Hurricane is Blamed for 16 Deaths in Florida Alone
The count of 16 dead was twice the number previously tallied by The Associated Press.
Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Claim Inflames Some Native Americans
DNA tests are not typically used as evidence to determine tribal membership.
Wolf Hunt Quota Set To Kill Twenty Percent of Alaska’s Rare Alexander Archipelago Wolves
Although only 225 rare Alexander Archipelago wolves remain on Prince of Wales Island, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that hunters will be allowed to hunt and trap 45 wolves on Prince of Wales and associated islands this fall and winter hunting season, and on federal lands no less. Any hunting or trapping of these rare wolves is already controversial. The Alexander Archipelago wolf is a genetically distinct subspecies of gray wolf that dens in the roots of old-growth trees in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Its populations ar... more »
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap 10/16/18”
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap 10/16/18” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k_8sdp0LEg
Lisa And The Stranger (Full)
“That’s probably bad for the environment,” said a deep voice Lisa didn’t recognize. She had just thrown a crumpled up piece of paper into the river, as she had countless times before. “Environment’s fucked anyway,” said Lisa, turning her attention back to her writing pad […]
World News Briefs -- October 16, 2018 (Evening Edition)
Reuters: *Trump says Saudi prince denies knowing what happened at consulate* WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Saudi Arabia’s crown prince denied knowing what happened in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul where Jamal Khashoggi vanished two weeks ago even as a congressional ally of Trump accused the prince of ordering the prominent journalist’s death. Khashoggi, a U.S. resident and leading critic of influential Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate on Oct. 2. Turkish officials have said they believe t... more »
No-blow Zone: Sweden Offers Amnesty to Get Grenades Off Streets
[image: no-blow-zone-sweden-offers-amnesty-to-get-grenades-off-streets] Once one of the most peaceful countries on Earth, Sweden now finds itself compelled to offer amnesty to criminals — to get hand grenades and other illegal pyrotechnical devices off the street.
Gotham City Digest, Emperor Penguin edition
What we flush, the right wing elects president. ------------------------------ So, Trump likes to fuck women with "horse faces". Ann Coulter, there's hope for you, yet. ------------------------------ And America breathlessly waits to see if the Trumps can keep the magic alive. ------------------------------ No doubt, Orange Julius Caesar will give himself an A+ for rescuing Florida after Hurricane Michael, too. ------------------------------ ICE just gave a nearly $200 million contract to a bunch of con men who'd lost several other contracts and is currently unde... more »
When Centrism Tanks
They call it the fish hook theory of politics. Imagine if you will a line. On the left is, well, the left. Travel in an easterly direction, going past the centre, at some point on the right the line bends and curves back to the point where the so-called far right hangs poised back above the centre. Self-indulgent nonsense by lefties taking jabs at their centrist rivals? Well, it would be if the evidence didn't bear out the observation. Starkly, in Brazil, not only has the centre collapsed it has *fallen in* behind the racist, authoritarian politics of Jair Bolsonaro instead of the *... more »
Home Medicine Summit: Online and FREE, register now!
Watch From Home As 37 Expert-Led Presentations Show You How To Be Naturally Healthy—And Set You Free Of Drugstores! Register & Claim Your FREE TICKET Now by clicking here. Your FREE TICKET entitles you to 24/7 access to the full 7 days of expert presentations. The Event kicks off on Monday, October 15, 2018 Runs 7 Full […] The post Home Medicine Summit: Online and FREE, register now! appeared first on Health Nut News.
$101 million dollar vaccine injury award for encephalopathy from MMR Vaccine
This summer, attorneys from Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. were able to negotiate a $101 million dollar settlement for the family of an infant who suffered a severe reaction to the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine. (Attorney Diana Stadelnikas, an experienced Vaccine Injury attorney and former registered nurse, represented the child and her parents in the […] The post $101 million dollar vaccine injury award for encephalopathy from MMR Vaccine appeared first on Health Nut News.
Organized Honduran Migrant Caravan Attempts to Reach U.S. Border to Coordinate with Mid-Term Election…
Last week there were six unique encounters between President Trump and U.S. journalists where the topic of illegal aliens and family border separations was brought up. It seemed odd at the time because the issue has not been a topic … Continue reading →
Democrats Fear Third Rate Ambulance Chaser Will Drag The Party Into the Gutter
Many Democrats believe the *Third Rate Ambulance Chaser with a Napoleon Complex* and legal council to porn queen/stripper Stormy what's her name, Micheal Avenatti, damaged their grand plan to stop Brett Kavanaugh from being confirmed to the Supreme Court. As one senior Democratic aide told The Hill at the time, "Avenatti “f*cked it all up” when he introduced a third women making outrageous claims against Kavanaugh. And now, democrats are afraid the creepy porn lawyer will drag the party into a gutter fight they can't win......or as they should have said, further into the gutter th... more »
3 Most Important Turning Points During Spiritual Awakening
Today, it is clear for almost every spiritual seeker that we live in the era of spiritual awakening. However, what is the awakening is often misinterpreted.
We Now Know The Government Funded Group Pushing Facebook Censorship
Facebook has partnered with The Atlantic Council to 'stop fake news and propaganda.' This council is funded by US government agencies and massive corporations who are arms dealers and fund war and terrorism.
Study: Bachelor’s Degree Not Sole Path to ‘Good-Paying’ Job
People who consider a bachelor’s degree the only route to a good-paying job should think again, because the economy is providing similarly gainful employment to workers with just a high school education and those with so-called middle skills, according to a new study by the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University.
On Leaving Home
My mother consistently asks, “When are you coming home?” which is usually followed by, “Do you just not want to come home?” For my mother, earning a Ph.D. meant that I would have the ability to return home because why else leave to attend graduate school.
How to Fix Social Media
I have posted my latest article, Fixing Social Media's Grand Bargain, on SSRN. This paper will appear in a Hoover Institution series and also on Lawfare. Here is the abstract: To regulate social media in the twenty-first century, we should focus on its political economy: the nature of digital capitalism and how we pay for the digital public sphere we have. Our digital public sphere is premised on a grand bargain: free communications services in exchange for pervasive data collection and analysis. This allows companies to sell access to end users to the companies’ advertisers and ot... more »
Inside Moscow And Beijing's Attempts To Influence U.S. Voters
Photo: Des Moines Register's China Watch paid content was cited by President Trump as Chinese interference. (Supplied) *ABC News Online: **US mid-term elections: Inside Moscow and Beijing's attempts to influence voters* In the lobby of Sputnik, one of the foreign media outlets accused by US intelligence of being involved in Russian election interference efforts, a familiar Australian face is on the television. It shows Sputnik's sister television channel Russia Today running an interview with veteran Australian journalist John Pilger. Mr Pilger's widely discredited allegations shi... more »
U.S. Pilot Killed In Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Fighter Jet Crash
© Global Look Press / David Tanecek *FOX News:* *American pilot killed in Ukrainian Air Force fighter jet crash* An American pilot aboard a Ukrainian Air Force fighter jet was killed when the aircraft crashed Tuesday during a training exercise in Ukraine, officials said. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said two pilots aboard the Su-27 had been killed in the crash, which took place in the Khmelnytskyi region located in the western part of the country about 200 miles west of the capital of Kiev. The U.S. Air Force command based in Europe said the American pilot, who was not identifie... more »
Australian Study Finds Something VERY Surprising About the Way We Expel Fat From the Body
The business of weight loss is a multi-billon dollar industry, and yet most people still don’t know the nuts and bolts about how the body both stores, breaks down, and finally removes fat. Weight loss and dieting plans are usually focused on the types of food people should eat, and how much, but according to Australian researchers there is at least one major aspect of weight loss, and more specifically the elimination of fat, that these diet plans aren’t focusing on. It has absolutely nothing to do with food, surprisingly, but it does have a lot to do with how our bodies expel fat —... more »
Xi Jinping's Debt Trap
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] President Donald Trump’s “trade war”—the imposition of tariffs—has the potential for shaking the export-dependent Chinese economy. This December marks the fortieth anniversary of the Communist Party’s historic Third Plenum of the 11th Central Committee—considered the beginning of China’s so-called “reform era.” Reform, as everyone knows, has propelled China to phenomenal heights. Yet the country has reached its high point. China’s political leadership, led by the willful Xi Jinping, is now repudiating the very reformist policie... more »
The Ghosts of 1918
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] One hundred years after the end of World War I, international affairs appear in many ways to be coming full circle. On November 11, Europe will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Though it has been overshadowed by World War II in popular memory, the Great War, as it was known, signified a turning point for Europe and America in the past century. Whether they sleepwalked into the cataclysm or actively sought it out, the monarchs of Europe inadvertently ushered in a new age of great power conflict that defied ... more »
Who Cares About the J-20, F-35 or Su-57: Why the F-15, F-16 and Su-27 Aren't Going Anywhere
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Why those old 4th generation fighters will be around for a long time. *As the U.S. Air Force tries to retire and sell its old stocks of F-16As, Lockheed Martin is still churning out new F-16s (albeit built to a far more advanced standard) for countries like Slovakia and Bahrain in 2018. These new production aircraft will likely serve for many decades.* As Russian and China’s 5th generation stealth fighters are nearing completion, some people are wondering how long much longer 4th generation fighters such as the F-16, F-15, Su-27, and MiG-29 are going ... more »
Anti-Semitic Fliers Blame Jews for Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Accusations
A neo-Nazi website claimed credit for the fliers, which were found posted at college campuses and other locations across the United States.
Nevada Pimp Who Starred in HBO Series Found Dead
A legal pimp who gained popularity for an HBO series about his business and a Republican candidate for the state Legislature has died.
Mega Millions Jackpot Now $667M, 3rd Largest in US History
After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $654 million jackpot.
Celebrating Sixty Years Of Ice-Free Arctic
The Changing Face of the Arctic; The Changing Face of the Arctic – The New York Times
QotD: "It is hard to understand politics if you are hung up on reality. Politicians leave reality to others..."
*"It is hard to understand politics if you are hung up on reality. Politicians leave reality to others. What matters in politics is what you can get the voters to believe, whether it bears any resemblance to reality or not."* ~ Thomas Sowell . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
San Francisco May Levy “Homeless Tax” on Businesses
[image: san-francisco-may-levy-homeless-tax-on-businesses] The City by the Bay is knee-deep in homeless people and is considering a tax on "wealthy" businesses in order to address it.
Should U.S.-Saudi Alliance Be Saved?
[image: should-us-saudi-alliance-be-saved] Rather than resist Congress' proposed sanctions, President Trump might take this opportunity to begin a long withdrawal from decades of entanglement in Mideast wars that have availed us nothing and cost us greatly.
Warren’s Attempt to Use Identity Politics Backfires
[image: warren-s-attempt-to-use-identity-politics-backfires] Senator Warren's release of a DNA test, supposedly buttressing her claims that she is Native American, appears to have backfired.
Stormy Calls Trump “Tiny,” He Calls Her “Horseface,” Lawsuit Appeal Begins
[image: stormy-calls-trump-tiny-he-calls-her-horseface-lawsuit-appeal-begins] A federal judge dismissed Stormy Daniels’ defamation claim against Trump and ordered her to pay his legal fees, but her attorney, Michael Avenatti, has already filed for an appeal.
Chinese Investments in Kenya Lead to Charges of Racism and Debt-trap Fears
[image: chinese-investments-in-kenya-lead-to-charges-of-racism-and-debt-trap-fears] China loaned Kenya $3.6 billion to pay for a railroad from Nairobi to Mombasa, but Kenyans worry about the debt and also accuse Chinese managers of racist treatment.
Trumpanzee To Leslie Stahl: "I'm President And You're Not"
During his dismal *60 Minutes* interview, Señor Trumpanzee hinted strongly that he's going to get rid of "Mad Dog" Mattis after the midterms. Why *after*? Well, it's not likely to be a popular move and it will remind voters that Trump's dysfunctional regime is as chaotic as it is corrupt. McConnell and Ryan begged him to pretend things are stable until after the election-- for all their sakes. Mike Allen reported for Axios that "if Mattis departs on anything other than the most cordial terms, confirming a successor will be fraught and that Mattis could quit abruptly if Trump star... more »
Elizabeth Warren’s heritage
[image: Image may contain: text] I noticed one cable news channel was calling the President's tweets about her phony claim, "racist." What about her depiction of her own paternal grandparents as racists, giving them as the reason her parents eloped (supposedly because her mother was part Cherokee). Another "throw granny under the bus" Democrat story. Everyone has family stories and histories, passed down. We just don't get to check the box for special treatment intended for someone else. The recipes Elizabeth Warren contributed to “Pow Wow Chow” were for Crab with Tomato Mayonn... more »
Who determines that healthcare is too high?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American family earned $74,664 (before taxes) and spent $57,311 across various expense categories in 2016. [not sure what is “family”—probably means household—doesn’t give number of people] 1. Taxes 2. housing 3. transportation 4. food 5. pensions and insurance 6. Entertainment and contributions 7. health care Taxes are the biggest chunk. $18,900 each year, and then housing, $18,886. “Following housing costs, transportation ($9,049), food ($7,203), and pensions and personal insurance ($6,831) topped the list for the big... more »
Native Women Take On Wall Street 'Divest in Fossil Fuels'
Photos by Erik McGregor and courtesy Waste Win Young. Read more about the WECAN International delegation, Today they are in Washington D.C. .https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2018/10/indigenous-women-take-divestment.html?m=0
U.S. Secretary of State Meets Saudi King For Crisis Talks On Jamal Khashoggi
*ABC News Online*: *Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi King Salman over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance* America's top diplomat has met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his son crown prince Mohammed bin Salman over the disappearance and alleged killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo smiled and shook hands with both men, who warmly greeted him just hours after a Turkish forensics team finished a search inside the Saudi consulate, looking for evidence of the Washington Post columnist's alleged killing an... more »
Cheeky girl demands moonwalker, geologist to shut his mouth on geology
Everyone can live his or her American dream in America, it's a country of great possibilities and amazing upward mobility. Some people say it's no longer the case but in some negative sense, I think it's still true. In particular, I am often shocked by the arrogance of some American nobodies. Many things are worse in Europe than in America but the arrogance of deluded American Niemands surpasses that of the European counterparts. Willie Soon sent me the partial transcript and video of a panel discussion, Apollo Plus 50. For an hour, 3+1 panelists discussed the motivation for space r... more »
Is Michael Bublé ‘Retiring’ from Making Music?
The Canadian singer-songwriter disclaimed a report quoting him as saying he would "leave at the very top."
Cases of Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Reported in 22 States
Waves of similar illnesses occurred in 2014 and 2016.
China Issues A Terrifying Warning To Australia Over Following U.S. Into A 'Cold War'
China has issued a terrifying warning to Australia after it emerged that the Morrison government would be increasing its naval cooperation with the US in the South China Sea *Daily Mail:* *'Our fragile peace could be shattered by the slightest misstep': China's terrifying warning to Australia over following US into a 'Cold War'* * The China Daily has warned Australia of a 'Cold War' if it joins forces with the US * US and China conflict over South China Sea could threaten $3 trillion in trade * Last week Australia condemned Chinese militarisation of the South China Sea * The warni... more »
“Criminal Prosecution Was Declined”
The DOJ Office of Inspector General released an interesting investigative summary report today following a review of a “senior FBI official” accepting tickets from a “television news corespondent” and lying to investigators about the events. (Source) Investigation initiated as a … Continue reading →
St. Cloud State Names Building for First African-American Graduate
St. Cloud State University has named one of its buildings after its first African-American graduate, Ruby Cora Webster, according to a story published on the Minnesota university’s website. Webster attended the university, then known as State Normal School, in 1909. Webster’s children, grandchildren and other family members were present when Ruby Cora Webster Hall was […]
Peacekeeping’s Perverse Effects: Bolsonaro and Brazil’s Remilitarized Politics
In under two weeks, Brazil will have the second round of its presidential election. Former military officer and fan of fascists Jair Bolsonaro looks set after a strong first-round showing to defeat Workers’ Party (PT) candidate Fernando Haddad. If he wins, Bolsonaro will have strong party backing in Congress, though he does not care much […]
Is Wind Power Really “The Cheapest Form Of Producing Electricity Today”, Mr Gummer?
By Paul Homewood https://www.thegwpf.com/bbc-finds-lord-deben-guilty-of-misleading-public/ As I reported last week, the GWPF partially won its complaint against the BBC, for failing to challenge Lord Deben on the Today programme when he claimed: “What on earth is the government doing, saying that even where a community wants to have an onshore wind farm, it can’t […]
NADER'S GOTTA NADER
Nothing at all shocking about this, really: *Liberal Shock: Ralph Nader Touts Mike Bloomberg 2020* Political activist and Green Party presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, who is known for being tough on Democrats tells Ari Melber it would be good for Mike Bloomberg to run against Trump as a Democrat in 2020, saying “Wall Street is his weakness” but that “he could shake up the Democratic Party”. Actually Nader doesn't say Bloomberg "could shake up the Democratic Party” -- he says the former mayor "could shake up the *Democrat* Party.” That comes at the end of the clip above, and ... more »
Oct. 16: Why Nothing Happens in New Brunswick
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/climate-change-costs-1.4833281 https://www.nationalobserver.com/2018/10/15/opinion/mr-speaker-say-yes-climate-change-emergency-demanding-urgent-action Yes, it's happening. But not here in this province of New Brunswick. In their recent provincial election, voters felt the real, gut issues were a need to improve ambulance services and to send French and English children to school in the same busses. Oh, yeah, the biggest winner was the Conservative leader who felt we really, really need to develop more fossil fuels. ____________________________________... more »
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis Plays Down Tensions With Beijing
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis attends a news conference in Skopje, Macedonia September 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski *Bloomberg:* *The U.S. ‘Obviously’ Doesn’t Want to Contain China, Mattis Says* * Defense Secretary says they ‘step on each other’s toes’ * Washington ‘highly concerned’ over South China Sea features Secretary of Defense James Mattis played down tensions with Beijing, saying the U.S. was “not out to contain China” and was cooperating whenever possible, but that there would be times they would “step on each other’s toes.” “Obviously, we’re not out to co... more »
Turkish official tells CNN that Jamal Khashoggi’s body was cut up after he was killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – An unnamed Turkish official told a CNN correspondent on Tuesday that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was cut up after he was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. The CNN claim comes just hours after Turkish police announced that they have found evidence of foul play inside the Saudi Consulate. As […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Treasury imposes fresh sanctions against financiers of Iran’s IRGC
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – While the world focuses on the investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance in Istanbul, the U.S. Treasury set their sights on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and their regional activity. According to a recent statement from the U.S. Treasury, they have decided to sanction more than 20 businessmen from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Foreign fighters continue to pour into Syria: Pentagon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – Foreign fighters are still pouring into Syria from neighboring countries, despite the Islamic State’s (ISIS) defeat in several parts of the country. According to the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs Chairman Joe Dunford, foreign fighters loyal to the Islamic State terror organization are still entering Syria at a rate of approximately 100 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Crimea to send parliamentary delegation to Syria – TASS
Crimea will put together a parliamentary delegation and send the representatives to Syria so as to set up a joint working group, the Russian peninsula’s chief Sergei Aksyonov told reporters on Tuesday following a meeting with Speaker of the People’s Council of Syria Hammouda Sabbagh. “Crimea’s parliamentary delegation will head to Damascus to build working […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Armenian PM Pashinyan resigns on television
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his official resignation, tonight, while on live television. Pashinyan reportedly resigned from his role as Prime Minister in order for Parliament to be dissolved, which will also force an early vote. Earlier this month, Pashinyan hinted that he would resign if the Armenian Parliament […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump says he has no financial links to Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has no business interests in either Saudi Arabia or Russia, dismissing reports to the contrary as fake news. “For the record, I have no financial interests in Saudi Arabia (or Russia, for that matter). Any suggestion that I have is just more FAKE NEWS (of which there is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military convoy enters northwest Syria after jihadists refuse to leave Idlib buffer zone
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – A large Turkish military convoy entered northwest Syria from the Hatay Province this morning, opposition activists reported via social media. According to the reports, the Turkish military sent more than ten armored vehicles through the Bab Al-Hawa Crossing in northern Idlib. Furthermore, the Turkish military convoy was reportedly escorted by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey vows to launch military operation in Manbij if US does not remove YPG from city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – Turkey will not tolerate any YPG presence inside the Aleppo Governorate city of Manbij, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. According to the Turkish President, the U.S. has not fulfilled its obligations from the June agreement. “We cannot say a 90-day timeline on [the YPG withdrawal from] Manbij […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Polly Boiko #ICYMI On RT Is A Hoot
A funny show from RT named "#ICYMI" starring Polly Boiko. Taking on Climate Change, PCness and more. Continue reading →
China's Answer to the F-16 and MiG-29: Why the World Still Fears the J-10 Fighter
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* Aging like fine wine? *Despite this, the J-10 is not to be underestimated. As China puts more advanced indigenous radars and integrates new AESA radars on it, it could remain a credible threat, just as the F-16V remains relevant on the modern battlefield.* In the 1990s, China introduced its answer to the MiG-29 and F-16. The J-10 was a light single-seat multirole aircraft meant to replace older J-7 and J-8 aircraft as the bulk of forces a possible adversary would meet. When China started to reopen itself to the world in the 1980s, the PLAAF reali... more »
What Is Saudi Arabia's Grand Plan for Pakistan?
*Arif Rafiq* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Saudi Arabia's strategic use of aid and investment has heightened under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s influence. Pakistan’s new government has been in a mad dash to attract foreign aid and investment—most notably from Saudi Arabia—to offset a widening current account deficit, rising foreign debt repayment obligations, and avert a balance of payments crisis. Pakistan’s external financing needs will approach or exceed $30 billion this fiscal year. A return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—for the twenty-second time... more »
Battleships: Could the Ultimate Naval Weapon (of the Past) Make the Ultimate Comeback?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Or will they stay in the history books? *Big ships with heavy armor are unlikely to solve the A2/AD dilemma. Here's why: * Is it time to bring back the battleship? For decades, naval architects have concentrated on building ships that, by the standards of the World Wars, are remarkably brittle. These ships can deal punishment at much greater ranges than their early 20th century counterparts, but they can’t take a hit. Is it time to reconsider this strategy, and once again build protected ships? This article examines how these trends came about, an... more »
Reactors Today, Tomorrow a Saudi Arabian Bomb
*Victor Gilinsky, Henry Sokolski* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] You would think we would have learned from a half-century of experience with civil-nuclear relations that nothing is more important than the character of the country we are dealing with. Up to now—that is, pre-Khashoggi—the key question about a U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement was whether to insist on a Saudi pledge not to enrich uranium. The White House, seeing the Saudis as close friends and fixed on the possible jobs that a Saudi nuclear contract (or subcontract, as South Korea has the inside track) might b... more »
Tank vs. Missile: Russia's T-90 vs. America's TOW (Who Wins?)
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Middle East* We might have an answer. *The Research Institute of Steel, a Russian company which makes reactive armor plates for the T-90, was pleased. The crew lived, according to Russian press reports, and the only visible damage was on one of the T-90’s two Shtora transmitters, which hanged limp in the photograph. However, the angle of the photograph only shows a glimpse of the side of the turret which was hit.* For all the videos coming out of the Syrian civil war, a one minute, 31-second clip of a U.S.-made TOW missile slamming into a T-90 tank... more »
Russia Lost Two Nuclear Weapons. Why? They are Trapped 5,000 Feet Below the Waves on a Dead Submarine.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Komsomolets sank in 5,250 feet of water, complete with its nuclear reactor and two nuclear-armed Shkval torpedoes. Between 1989 and 1998 seven expeditions were carried out to secure the reactor against radioactive release and seal the torpedo tubes *Komsomolets sank in 5,250 feet of water, complete with its nuclear reactor and two nuclear-armed Shkval torpedoes. Between 1989 and 1998 seven expeditions were carried out to secure the reactor against radioactive release and seal the torpedo tubes. Russian sources allege that during these visits, evidenc... more »
TRUMP IS AMERICA’S MOST DANGEROUS EXPORT Donald Trump is not...
Robert Reich - 10 hours ago
*TRUMP IS AMERICA’S MOST DANGEROUS EXPORT* Donald Trump is not only undermining democracy here at home, but he’s also emboldening dangerous authoritarian movements around the world. Trump’s presidency has become America’s most dangerous export. *FIRST: Trump has provided cover for authoritarian leaders around the world who are actively attacking the media and suppressing the truth to entrench their power.* He congratulated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his electoral victory, despite Orban’s efforts to undermine democracy and stifle freedom of the press. On Twitte... more »
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis: President Trump Called Him To Express '100 Percent' Support
*Politico:* *Mattis says Trump called him to express '100 percent' support * Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday said that President Donald Trump assured him that he is "100 percent" behind him, and that the two have never discussed the retired Marine Corps general leaving his position. The comments come after the president implied during a "60 Minutes" interview that aired Sunday that Mattis “may leave” his administration. Mattis told reporters on Tuesday that Trump called him during his flight from Washington D.C. to Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam, according to the Associated Pr... more »
Fluoride: Poison on Tap
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/10/14/amp/fluoride-poison-on-tap-documentary.aspx Advertisements
Popular Kind of Meat Might Lead to Mood Swings and Mental Illness
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/08/02/amp/beef-jerky-might-cause-mood-swings-mental-illness.aspx?__twitter_impression=true
Many heavy pot users suffer severe nausea—and they’ve all landed on the same weird solution.
https://www.popsci.com/marijuana-nausea-chs-hot-shower?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5bc5a19b4b73850001ca0d80&utm_medium=&utm_source=
We’ve Wiped Out So Many Mammals, Earth Will Need 5 Million Years to Evolve Replacements
https://www.sciencealert.com/mammals-can-t-evolve-fast-enough-to-escape-the-current-extinction-crisis
Climate Change Could Trigger a Huge Global Beer Shortage, So Maybe Some People Will Finally Care
https://www.sciencealert.com/extreme-weather-events-caused-by-climate-change-could-trigger-a-huge-global-beer-shortage
Mammals cannot evolve fast enough to escape current extinction crisis
https://m.phys.org/news/2018-10-mammals-evolve-fast-current-extinction.html
Would you eat slaughter-free meat?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45865403?ns_mchannel=social&ocid=socialflow_facebook&ns_source=facebook&ns_campaign=bbcnews
Drink Okra Water To Cleanse The Kidneys of Toxins, Treat Asthma, Cholesterol And Control Diabetes.
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2018/10/drink-okra-water-to-cleanse-kidneys.html?m=1
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Why Insulin May Actually Accelerate Death, and Other Ignored Facts.
http://anupamghose.com/2018/07/26/how-to-reverse-type-2-diabetes-why-insulin-may-actually-accelerate-death-and-other-ignored-facts/#
Breakfast—Not the Most Important Meal After All.
http://anupamghose.com/2018/09/28/breakfast-not-the-most-important-meal-after-all/
Iran’s land-to-sea missiles can travel 700 kilometers: Senior IRGC cmdr.
Giving Iran the ability to easily close the Straits of Hormuz -- through which 20 percent of the world's traded oil passes daily -- with its land-to-sea missiles.
Trump Offers Excuses for Disappearance of Saudi Dissident, Deadline Passes for Demilitarized Zone in Syria
*Consequences of Khashoggi Disappearance Hit Saudi Arabia* Turkish police concluded a nine-hour search of the Saudi consulate in Istanbul early Tuesday morning. They were looking for evidence regarding the disappearance and presumed murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi dissident and *Washington Post* contributor who has not been seen since he entered the consulate on October 2. Turkish media report that the police will also search the consul’s residence later today. It is not clear if any additional evidence was found to support accusations from intelligence officials that Khashog... more »
BAYOU BRIDGE: Water Protectors Rescued after Boats Intentionally Hit with Wave
Twelve people, including a media crew, were rescued on Monday after Bayou Bridge pipeline resisters boats were intentionally sank L'eau Est La Vie Camp - No Bayou Bridge ALERT! (10/15): Early this morning, while two boats carrying water protectors and media were legally observing a bayou bridge pipeline construction site, an Energy Transfer Partners security boat rapidly passing by
DARPA Wants Drone Swarms To Master Urban Operations
By Technocracy News & Trends This is DARPA’s third major push to develop coordinated and autonomous drone swarms, up to 250 per swarm, to be... more »
Police Use Electronic Ticketing to Fine More People and Increase Profits
By MassPrivateI The opening seconds of the Saltus Technologies video says it all. Electronic tickets are about one thing, increasing productivity (profits). “The digiTICKET electronic... more »
Bill Clinton Apologized In 1995 For Unethical Human Radiation Experiments. Who Will Apologize For 5G, Smart Meters and More?
By B.N. Frank Even though all of this didn’t happen on his watch, President Clinton still apologized for all unethical human radiation exposure experiments performed... more »
With Nikki Haley Gone, Will Palestinians Get a Better Deal?
Nikki Haley may be on her way out, but the US Ambassador to the UN will certainly be remembered for her pro-Israel activism at the United Nations. Not only did she continue long-standing US policy of blocking any resolutions critical of Israel, she actively worked to punish any country or organization sympathetic to the Palestinians. Is such a policy really in the United States national interest? Will Nikki's departure signal a change? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
No More Dissident Voices: Succumb to Facebook & Twitter’s Demands or Get Banned (or Both)
[image: undefined] A recent purge by Facebook and Twitter of a host of independent media sites has pushed thousands of people out of work and has killed one of the most effective forms of expressing political dissent. On Thursday last week, Facebook purged more than 800 pages and accounts, accusing them of engaging in “inauthentic behaviour” and violating Facebook’s anti-spam policies. According to a statement released by Facebook on its website, many of these pages were: using fake accounts or multiple accounts with the same names and posted massive amounts of content across a n... more »
Growing U.S. Economy Unable to Keep Up With Growing Government Spending
[image: growing-u-s-economy-unable-to-keep-up-with-growing-government-spending] No matter how strong the economy and the resulting revenues to the federal government, government spending will continue to outpace them, likely leading to government default by inflation.
New NAFTA/USMCA Threatens American Sovereignty
[image: bill-jasper-christian-gomez-naft-usmca-threatens-american-sovereignty] VIDEO - Senior Editor of The New American William F. Jasper interviews Christian Gomez about was is in the new USMCA and how it threatens American national sovereignty.
Migrant Caravan No. 2 Heads North, Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to Honduras
[image: migrant-caravan-no-2-heads-north-trump-threatens-to-cut-aid-to-honduras] A new migrant caravan of 1600 to 2000 people are marching from Honduras, hopefully to find their way to the United States, as they flee “poverty and violence.”
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Resigns In Order To Hold An Early Election
Pashinyan said he is resigning in order to hold early parliamentary elections [Tatyana Zenkovich/ Reuters] *Reuters*: *Armenian PM resigns to clear way for snap election* YEREVAN (Reuters) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday he was resigning from his post in order for parliament to be dissolved and an early election held. The former opposition leader was put in power by a parliamentary vote in May after weeks of mass protests against corruption and cronyism, but there have been no parliamentary elections since the revolution last spring. Pashinyan has said t... more »
Signaling War, Liberman Urges Cabinet to Okay ‘Serious Blow’ to Hamas in Gaza
War propaganda! Signaling War, Liberman Urges Cabinet to Okay ‘Serious Blow’ to Hamas in Gaza by JUDAH ARI GROSS, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Defense minister says daily riots along security fence cannot continue, believes large military campaign could bring 4-5 years of calm – Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Tuesday called on his fellow ministers to approve a large-scale military […]
U.S. Air Strike Kills 60 Al-Shabaab Militants In Somalia
*BBC: **Al-Shabab in Somalia: US air strike 'kills 60 militants'* The US military says it believes some 60 al-Shabab militants were killed by one of its air strikes in central Somalia on Friday. The "precision" strike around Harardere did not injure or kill civilians, it added in a statement. The US said the attack was carried out as part of a joint effort with Somali forces to hit the al-Shabab group. This was the deadliest air strike since November 2017 when 100 militants were killed, the statement added. Al-Shabab, which is linked to al-Qaeda, has not yet commented. *Read mor... more »
The New RSS TLT Data is Unbelievable! (Or Would That Be Better Said, Not Believable?) A quick Introduction
Originally posted on Bob Tisdale - Climate Observations: In advance of my September 2018 global surface and lower troposphere temperature anomaly update, this is a very quick introduction to the new (over a year old) lower troposphere temperature anomaly data from RSS (Remote Sensing Systems)…just three graphs. As you likely know, I haven’t published a…
World News Briefs -- October 16, 2018
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) walks to a vehicle before departing with U.S. President Donald Trump from the White House in Washington, U.S., October 7, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *Reuters:* *Leading U.S. senator accuses Saudi prince of ordering Khashoggi killing* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican close to President Donald Trump, on Tuesday accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of ordering the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and called him a “rogue crown prince” who is jeopardizing relations with the United States. Many members... more »
Senate DNA one-upmanship
Full marks to Senator Orrin Hatch for his response to Senator Elizabeth Warren's DNA faux pas: What? No velociraptor genes - the better to chase the faux-Native American ones Senator Warren apparently still doesn't possess? Peter
'Opposing the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations at Devil's Lake' by Lisa DeVille
. Photo Lisa DeVille 'Opposing the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations at Devil's Lake' By: Lisa DeVille, Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Mandaree, North Dakota Censored News On October 12, 2018 I wrote this public comment on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) proposed in the Devils Lake Region to the North Dakota Department of Health. My name is Lisa DeVille. I
Global Insect Decline Now ‘Hyperalarming’ According to Latest Research
For the last 8 years we have been receiving warnings about the loss of honey bees and other pollinator insects, but yet so far have been wholly unable to comprehend what this means to our future.
FB Purge: Project Launched to Save the Alternative Media by Gaining Followers on the Street
The day before yesterday, Facebook and Twitter deleted hundreds of accounts with tens of millions of combined followers, in the most intense wave of censorship we’ve ever seen.
The People “Stopping Election Interference” Are the Ones Who Are Actually Rigging the Election
[image: election] "....as far as making the election more resistant to interference, the result of the Alternative Media Purge is the diametric opposite. People will now only get one side of the story." The post The People “Stopping Election Interference” Are the Ones Who Are Actually Rigging the Election appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Deeply Disturbing Video Shows NYPD Cops Beat, Taser Sickly 85-lb Dwarf Man
[image: nypd] The video shows NYPD officers barge into a home, grab the 4' 8" sickly man, who weighed no more than 85 pounds and begin to attack him. The post Deeply Disturbing Video Shows NYPD Cops Beat, Taser Sickly 85-lb Dwarf Man appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Boycott this infamous food that’s long been fraudulently called an anti-flab wonder
Recent research into the health effects of artificial sweeteners deliver yet another blow to safety claims. The animal study, published in the journal Molecules, found all artificial sweeteners currently approved and deemed safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cause DNA damage in, and interfere with the normal and healthy activity of, gut bacteria. […] The post Boycott this infamous food that’s long been fraudulently called an anti-flab wonder appeared first on Health Nut News.
The fat-burning coconut cookies you can eat for breakfast to boost your metabolism
This recipe is a slightly modified version from my friend Megan Kelly. She has an incredible blog and is a Licensed Esthetician specializing in holistic nutrition, woman’s hormones, and spiritual health. RELATED STORY: Anti-Inflammatory coconut and sweet potato muffins with ginger, cinnamon and maple syrup Ingredients: 1.5 cups of shredded coconut flakes ½ cup of […] The post The fat-burning coconut cookies you can eat for breakfast to boost your metabolism appeared first on Health Nut News.
We add it to drinking water for our teeth — but is fluoride hurting us?
In 2012 more than 67 percent of Americans received fluoridated water,1 and of those, more than 11 million people were getting fluoride at or above the “optimal” level of 0.7-1.2 milligrams per liter (mg/L), according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Then, in April this year, the US Department of Health […] The post We add it to drinking water for our teeth — but is fluoride hurting us? appeared first on Health Nut News.
RCEP trade ministers urge members to put all efforts to conclude talks
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16-Oct-2018 Trade ministers of 16-member RCEP bloc, including India and China, have urged all participating countries to continue to exert all efforts for early conclusion of the negotiations, the commerce ministry said on Sunday.
La Chine publie un plan sur la zone pilote de libre-échange de Hainan
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16-Oct-2018 La Chine développe une zone de libre-échange sur l'île de Hainan pour démontrer aa résolution à s'ouvrir davantage et à promouvoir la mondialisation économique
Chile and Brazil move forward in negotiations for a new FTA
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16-Oct-2018 Until Friday (October 19) the teams of Chile and Brazil working on a new Free Trade Agreement between the two countries will meet in Santiago.
Indonesia FTA in doubt as Labor tightens trade rules
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16-Oct-2018 The free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia is in peril after Labor said it would not ratify the deal, or any other FTA in the pipeline, unless provisions allowing the importation of foreign workers and the ability of foreign governments to sue, were stripped out.
Malgré l'AEUMC, Ottawa va poursuivre ses négociations avec Pékin
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16-Oct-2018 Le Canada est déterminé à poursuivre les négociations commerciales avec la Chine malgré une disposition du nouvel accord de libre-échange avec les États-Unis et le Mexique ciblant ce genre de discussions, a déclaré le premier ministre Justin Trudeau.
El Mercosur presentará a la UE nuevas propuestas para poner punto final al acuerdo
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16-Oct-2018 El Mercosur presentará a la Unión Europea, tras una reunión entre los cancilleres de Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay y Uruguay hoy, en Montevideo, nuevas propuestas que contemplan "casi todos los pedidos" hechos al bloque suramericano para lograr poner "punto final" a un acuerdo entre ambas partes.
Próximos días se define el TLC entre Chile y Brasil que deberá ser aprobado por un fragmentado nuevo Congreso en Brasilia
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
16-Oct-2018 Desde mayo, ambos gobiernos trabajan en un nuevo acuerdo, con un sentido de urgencia que los ha hecho reunirse en tres ocasiones, en junio, agosto y septiembre. Y aunque el documento podría quedar listo la próxima semana, falta que ambas cámaras lo aprueben en Brasil el próximo año.
Corea del Sur no quita el dedo del renglón por un TLC con México
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15-Oct-2018 El embajador de Corea del Sur en México, Kim Sang-il, reiteró que el país asiático está interesado en tener un Tratado de Libre Comercio con México, el cual podría negociarse en el 2019.
El Mercosur presentará su propuesta de acuerdo a la UE
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15-Oct-2018 El bloque sudamericano entregaría "en pocas semanas" una plataforma de acuerdo ante la Unión Europea para intentar acelerar las negociaciones entre ambos grupos que ya llevan más de dos décadas.
NASA Astronaut Describes Close Call Following Failed Launch
Nick Hague and Russian Alexei Ovchinin were two minutes into their flight last Thursday from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station when the Soyuz rocket failed.
For Wearing Tampon, Virginia Woman Says She’s Barred From Prison Visits
Despite Virginia's suspension of prison policy targeting visitors wearing feminine hygiene products, one woman says she's banned indefinitely for wearing tampon. The post For Wearing Tampon, Virginia Woman Says She’s Barred From Prison Visits appeared first on Shadowproof.
Inaugural Leadership Conference Empowers Minority Male Students
Santa Monica College recently hosted an inaugural Men of Color Leadership Conference under the theme “Agents of Change” to holistically support all minority male students enrolled in the California Community College system. Workshops throughout the conference Friday focused on the men’s academic and post-grad success. There were sessions on leadership development, managing relationships and access […]
St. Lawrence University Alumni and Faculty ask Officials to Rescind Collins’ Honorary Degree
As a result of Sen. Susan Collins R-Maine voting to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the beginning of October, faculty and alumni from her alma mater are requesting St. Lawrence University rescind her honorary degree from the institution. Over 1,800 alumni and faculty members have sent letters to university officials asking for her […]
Community College of Philadelphia and Rutgers-Camden Partner on Dual Admission
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) and Rutgers University-Camden will partner for a cross-state, dual-admission agreement that will allow the community college’s students to earn their bachelor’s degree. CCP students who complete their associate’s degree and meet transfer requirements can transition to Rutgers-Camden starting in their junior year, according to WHYY. Although CCP has previously […]
Can “renewables” dent the world’s need for Electricity?
By Ronald Stein and Todd Royal Can wind and solar keep the lights on and transportation moving? The post Can “renewables” dent the world’s need for Electricity? appeared first on CFACT.
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