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Does This Photograph of a Marine Saluting the U.S. Flag Violate Twitter’s Rules?
Despite claims that an image of a marine saluting an American flag was deemed offensive by Twitter, we found no evidence that it violated the company's rules.
What Are the Requirements for Women Seeking to ‘Get Their Tubes Tied’?
An online image highlights the "paternalistic" treatment some women face when they seek tubal ligations.
Saudis Blame ‘Fistfight’ for Jamal Khashoggi’s Death
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a "fistfight" in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, the kingdom claimed, finally admitting that the writer had been slain at its diplomatic post.
Afghans Go To The Polls Today (Saturday) To Vote For a New Parliament
*BBC*: *Afghanistan election: Voters cast ballots amid heavy security* Voters in Afghanistan are casting their ballots in the long delayed parliamentary elections, amid heavy security and threats from the Taliban. More than 2,500 candidates - including many women - are vying for 250 seats. But more than 30% of polling stations are shut because of security concerns - 10 candidates have been killed in the lead up to the vote. Meanwhile voting in Kandahar province has been delayed by a week after the assassination of a top police chief. Gen Abdul Raziq was shot dead by a rogue bodyg... more »
First Russian Has Been Charged By The U.S. Justice Department For Attempting To Meddle In The U.S. Election
*The Guardian*: *US charges Russian woman with interfering in 2018 midterms* *Elena Khusyaynova accused of using social media to sow discord and stoke conflict among voters on controversial topics* Russian woman has been charged by the US government with interfering in the 2018 midterm elections. Elena Khusyaynova is accused of playing a senior role in an online campaign that worked to promote Donald Trump’s agenda, stoke conflict among Americans and discredit the Trump-Russia investigation by Robert Mueller, the special counsel. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* President Trump ... more »
Saudi Arabia Admits That Jamal Khashoggi Died In Their Saudi Consulate In Istanbul -- News Roundup
*Daily Mail:* *Saudi Arabia says Jamal Khashoggi died in an unexpected 'FISTFIGHT' in Saudi consulate in Turkey, arrests 18 and fires five intelligence officials but will not comment on journalist's missing body - and Trump says he finds the explanation CREDIBLE* * Saudi Arabia has finally admitted journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead * Saudi attorney general says Khashoggi died after a fight at the consulate * 18 suspects - all Saudi nationals - have been held in connection with the case * Saudi Arabia fired the deputy intelligence chief Ahmed Assiri and Saud al-Qahtani, the royal c... more »
US Dept. Of Homeland Security Intel Assessment On Election Security Does Not Support Trump-Pence Claims That Chinese Meddling In US Elections “Is A Bigger Problem” Than Russia’s Well-Documented Interference
“Top Democrats Issue Statement on Trump and Pence Claims After DHS Provides Election Security Update Oct 17, 2018 Press Release … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Through My Eyes (Nebulae)”
Liquid Mind, “Through My Eyes (Nebulae)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HTgHuUuDQg
Nobody Has Been Better At The Military
"President" Pig-Man can't pull his lard ass away from his mastabatory Nazi rallies and cheating at his pathetic golf game. Did you read the transcript of the interview the illegitimate and incompetent fake "president" did the other day with the Associated Press? You should; it will encourage you to help get out the vote in 2 weeks. Let me skip the lies and lame attempt at a cover-up for his crooked Saudi cronies and his bullshit and lies about the midterms, the lies about how he feels about a Democratic takeover of the House, the lies about Stormy Daniels, the lies about hurricanes... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Messier 15 is an immense swarm of over 100,000 stars. A 13 billion year old relic of the early formative years of our galaxy, it's one of about 170 globular star clusters that still roam the halo of the Milky Way. *Click image for larger size.* Centered in this sharp telescopic view, M15 lies about 35,000 light years away toward the constellation Pegasus, well beyond the spiky foreground stars. Its diameter is about 200 light-years. But more than half its stars are packed into the central 10 light-years or so, one of the densest concentrations of stars known. Hubble-based measuremen... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Silence”
*“The Silence”* by Chet Raymo “The hiding places of my power Seem open; I approach, and then they close; I see by glimpses now; when age comes on, May scarcely see at all, and I would give, While yet we may, as far as words can give, A substance and a life to what I feel...” "These few lines from Wordsworth's "The Prelude" leapt off the page at me this morning. They capture well enough what my life has become. All those years of teaching, of writing in the Boston Globe, were years of sharing public knowledge, knowledge that had been vetted by the scientific community. The work was no... more »
"The First Rule Of Life..."
"The first rule of life is to reveal nothing, to be exceptionally cautious in what you say, in whatever company you may find yourself. If you have a secret, you have only to whisper it to your dearest friend with the strictest injunction that it will go no further, and within half a day the story is all over town, and when you do make what would seem to be a perfectly sensible remark, you will find it reported in the most grotesque form, thus incurring no end of criticism to rebound upon you." - Elizabeth Aston
"The Cry Of Their Mothers..."
"Humanity is the spirit of the Supreme Being on earth, and that humanity is standing amidst ruins, hiding its nakedness behind tattered rags, shedding tears upon hollow cheeks, and calling for its children with pitiful voice. But the children are busy singing their clan's anthem; they are busy sharpening the swords and cannot hear the cry of their mothers." - Kahlil Gibran ○ U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman HM1 Richard Barnett, assigned to the 1st Marine Division, holds an Iraqi child in central Iraq in this March 29, 2003 file photo. Confused front line crossfire ripped apart an Iraqi fa... more »
America Just Cancelled another Military Excercise with South Korea. We Have All the Details.
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Asia* [image: Flickr] Is this a good idea? The U.S. military has called off yet another exercise in South Korea as part of President Trump’s efforts to reach an agreement with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un about nuclear weapons. Vigilant Ace, an annual aviation exercise, will not be happening in December. Its purpose is to allow the Air Force as well as Navy and Marine Corps aviation units to train with South Korea’s air force. Last year’s exercise involved 230 aircraft. “Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis and Minister of National Defense Jeo... more »
The Air Force Has a Problem: Old Warplanes Are Becoming Too Expensive to Fly
*Michael Peck* *Security, * [image: A U.S. Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft performs a manoeuvre during the Singapore Airshow February 2, 2010. REUTERS/Tim Chong (SINGAPORE - Tags: BUSINESS TRANSPORT MILITARY)] And it won't be easy to fix. The U.S. military faces the same dilemma as any automobile owner: when does it make more sense to buy a new aircraft rather than shelling out more and more dollars to keep the old ones going? In fact, the operating costs of U.S. aircraft are rising faster than predicted, according to a study by the Congressional Budg... more »
The Marines Want This Laser for One Very Special Reason
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: Flickr / Marines] Simple crowd control. The Marine Corps is on the hunt for a vehicle-mounted laser system that can produce “sustainable and controllable plasma at range” for the purposes of crowd control, according to A U.S. government solicitation. A Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation details future needs for a Scalable Compact Ultra-short Pulse Laser Systems (SCUPLS) that, when integrated into a small tactical vehicle like a Humvee or Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, can generate “a full spectrum of scalable non-... more »
False Rape Accusations
I got to thinking about the Kavanaugh case and the #IBelieveSurvivors movement. As folks who follow my work know, I’m a data junkie. I don’t believe anecdotes. I want evidence, facts, data. I agree totally with what Robert Heinlein said: “What are the facts? Again and again and again – what are the facts? Shun…
"'All-Out War' Coming: Record Number Of Israeli Tanks Amassed On Gaza Border"; A Comment
*"'All-Out War' Coming: * *Record Number Of Israeli Tanks Amassed On Gaza Border"* by Tyler Durden After months of violence and widespread protests along the Israeli-Gaza border fence, Israeli is quickly ramping up its military presence with a show of force a day after launching deadly airstrikes on Gaza in response to what officials say were two rockets fired from the strip earlier this week. Reuters has reported some 60 Israeli tanks and armored personnel carriers now stationed at a deployment area along the border as of Thursday, which is the largest reported mustering of forces ... more »
Five Years in Prison for Stealing Sneakers, 90 Days’ House Arrest for Raping a Young Girl?
Two criminal cases that were widely disparate in the sentencing were also widely disparate in many other factors.
Alabama A&M’s Transportation Director Pushes Environmental Sustainability
Marshall Chimwedzi is helping increase Alabama A&M University’s status as an environmentally sustainable historically Black institution through his grant writing capacity and service as the university’s director of transportation.
Politico Report Says Russiagaters Should Prepare To Kiss My Ass
In a new article titled “Mueller report PSA: Prepare for disappointment“, Politico cites information provided by defense attorneys and “more than 15 former government officials with investigation experience spanning Watergate to the 2016 election case” to warn everyone who’s been lighting candles at their Saint […]
Breaking: Initial Saudi investigation finds Khashoggi has ‘died’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The initial Saudi investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has found that he is dead, Saudi-based Al-Ekhrabiya reported. According to the report, the Saudi investigators are probing at least 18 suspects; they are all Saudi nationals. Furthermore, King Salman has dismissed the Deputy Intelligence Chief General Ahmed Al-Assir, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh is the pits!
From Think Progress: Mary Beth Buchanan was appointed by President Bush to serve as U.S. attorney in Pittsburgh in Sept. 2001. Buchanan has held several significant posts within the Bush/Ashcroft/Gonzales Justice Department, most notably serving as director [of] the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. Just last month, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Buchanan’s reign was … Continue reading "U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh is the pits!"
Bond and Stock Market Crashes Ahead | David Morgan
FinanceAndLiberty.com Published on Oct 19, 2018 “We’re witnessing the beginning of the end, in my view,” David Morgan tells us. After a 40-year bull market in the bond market, we’re beginning to see a hint of a change. Rates are increasing. Now the ten-year Treasury yeild is at a five-year high. Morgan says this recent sell-off […]
Economy Signaling Warning, Illegal Alien Caravan, 2018 Midterm Update
Economy Signaling Warning, Illegal Alien Caravan, 2018 Midterm Update by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (WNW 357 10.19.18) The stock and bond markets look like they are wobbling and signaling a warning. One day the stock market is up 500 points, and the next it’s down 800 points. Gregory Mannarino of TradersChoice.net says, “Nothing is real and everything is fake.” […]
US Troops Manipulated by Government Propaganda: Analyst
Sheeple: naive, gullible, easily deceived, useful idiots complicit in their own destruction and the destruction of others. People with an amazing ability to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. – PressTV Published on Oct 19, 2018 The majority of US military troops are manipulated by American government and media propaganda and are “not independent thinkers,” an US […]
Israeli Policy to Sanction Unlawful Killings in Gaza
PressTV Published on Oct 19, 2018 Amnesty International expresses deep concern over Israel’s announcement of a zero-tolerance policy toward peaceful Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip. Higazi said there are serious fears that the policy will further sanction the use of deadly force against unarmed protesters during the weekly Great Return March rallies. He added, Israeli […]
US Accused of Dropping White Phosphorous in Syria
RT America Published on Oct 19, 2018 Anya Parampil updates us on reports in Syrian media that the US coalition dropped white phosphorus, banned under the Geneva Conventions, in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate. Anya asks former UK MP George Galloway whether not a double standard exists when it comes to accusations of the use of chemical […]
Russia Welcomes Foreign Banks to Join Its Money Transfer Alternative to SWIFT
Russia Welcomes Foreign Banks to Join Its Money Transfer Alternative to SWIFT by https://www.rt.com/ Foreign banks will soon be able to become part of Russia’s money transfer network which serves as an alternative to the traditional SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) system. – “Non-residents will start connecting to us this year. People are already […]
MSM Ignores Saudi Wahhabism
RT America Published on Oct 19, 2018 Anya Parampil reports on comments from President Trump, promising “severe” consequences against Saudi Arabia if the Kingdom is found to have murdered missing writer Jamal Khashoggi. Anya then explains what the mainstream media has missed in its coverage of his case and the special relationship which exists between the […]
Migrant Caravan: Trump Threatens to Close US Border and Send Army
RT Published on Oct 19, 2018 #Trump is threatening to deploy the army and close the border if a convoy of migrants from Central America will reach the border. Here is a quick recap for you. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9gqx end
EU Should Offer Italy ‘Leeway’ Over Budget Or Risk COLLAPSE – ‘Whole Project Will DIE!’
EU Should Offer Italy ‘Leeway’ Over Budget Or Risk COLLAPSE – ‘Whole Project Will DIE!’ by LEVI WINCHESTER, https://www.express.co.uk/ A FURIOUS row between Italy and European Union chiefs over Rome’s financial budget risks collapsing the entire EU project unless some “leeway” is given, according to a financial strategist. Italian officials have declared they are “proud” of their […]
“All-Out War” Coming: Record Number Of Israeli Tanks Amassed On Gaza Border
“All-Out War” Coming: Record Number Of Israeli Tanks Amassed On Gaza Border by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After months of violence and widespread protests along the Israeli-Gaza border fence, Israeli is quickly ramping up its military presence with a show of force a day after launching deadly airstrikes on Gaza in response to what officials say were […]
Amnesty Alarmed as Israel Adopts ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy Against Gaza
Amnesty Alarmed as Israel Adopts ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy Against Gaza by https://www.maannews.com/, 19 Oct 2018 JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — Amnesty International (AI) said, on Friday, fears of escalating bloodshed are rising ahead of planned protests in the besieged Gaza Strip, on Friday, after Israeli authorities announced a “zero tolerance” policy towards demonstrations along the Israeli-Gaza border fence.After […]
Israeli Forces Wound 130 Palestinians at Gaza Border Protest
Israeli Forces Wound 130 Palestinians at Gaza Border Protest by Nidal Almughrabi; Writing by Maayan Lubell; Editing by Mark Heinrich, https://www.reuters.com/ GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers shot and wounded 130 Palestinians during protests near the Gaza Strip border on Friday, the enclave’s Health Ministry said. – An Israeli military spokeswoman said about 10,000 demonstrators massed at the […]
Parent Group Sues Over Porn Given to Students
[image: parent-group-sues-over-porn-given-to-students] With help from the Thomas More Society, a group of Colorado parents calling itself “Pornography Is Not Education” (PINE) is suing a controversial company that provides hardcore pornography and other obscene material to children in government schools across America.
EMFs & RFs Constantly Invade Your Home Inflicting DNA Damage, But There Is Something You Can Do To Mitigate That, Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones
By Catherine J. Frompovich Humans have been evolving on Planet Earth for many thousands of years enjoying an environment free of man-made electromagnetic (EMF) and... more »
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Above The Clouds”
Kevin Kern, “Above The Clouds” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgdjnK6I2u0
"We're All Mad Here..."
“'But I don’t want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked. 'Oh, you can’t help that,' said the Cat. 'We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.' 'How do you know I’m mad?' said Alice. 'You must be,” said the Cat, 'or you wouldn’t have come here.'” - Lewis Carroll, “Alice In Wonderland” • LOL, true... - CP
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President Trump MAGA Rally, Mesa Arizona – 9:30pm EST…
Tonight President Trump is holding a MAGA rally in Mesa, Arizona, to benefit the 2018 midterm election of GOP candidate and veteran Martha McSally. Ms. McSally is in a competitive open-seat Senate race with Democrat candidate Kyrsten Sinema who has … Continue reading →
Did George Soros Pay Refugees in Honduras to Join a Caravan and Storm the US Border?
A baseless, fear-mongering and factually inaccurate tweet claiming that a group of refugees in Honduras were paid by George Soros to storm the border was posted by a United States Congressman in October 2018.
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
** No Tuxedos Required ** Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Honorary Chair Of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
"So Long You Are Young..."
"Youth is not a time of life, it is a state of mind. It is a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust, fear and despair, these are the long, long years that bow the head and turn the growing spirit back to dust. Whether seventy or seventeen there is in every beings he... more »
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap 10/19/18"
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap 10/19/18" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2qaWvnUehc - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/dow/
"Black Monday and Black Swans"
*"Black Monday and Black Swans"* by John C. Bogle, (October 11, 2007" "Just a week from tomorrow, we’ll mark the twentieth anniversary of what came to be known as “Black Monday,” October 19, 1987. On that single day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped from 2246 to 1738, an astonishing decline of 508 points or almost 25 percent. The drop was nearly twice the largest previous daily decline of 13 percent, which took place on October 24, 1929 (which became known as “Black Thursday”), a distant early warning that the Great Depression lay ahead. From its earlier high until the sto... more »
Nepotism in the Academy Raises Serious Questions
Recent incidents involving family members who work together at institutions of higher learning has sparked renewed discussion about nepotism policies and related conflicts of interest on college campuses.
Tonight's Movie is 'Operation Petticoat'
From *Wikipedia*: Operation Petticoat is a 1959 American World War II submarine comedy film in Eastmancolor from Universal-International, produced by Robert Arthur, directed by Blake Edwards, that stars Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. *Read more* .... more »
WikiLeaks: Julian Assange Sues Ecuador For Violating “Fundamental Rights And Freedoms”
By Aaron Kesel Lawyers for Julian Assange are suing Ecuador, accusing the government of violating Assange’s “fundamental rights and freedoms.” Statement: WikiLeaks publisher... more »
Russian Electoral Interference: 2018 Midterms Edition
The former Internet Research Agency building in St. Petersburg, Russia. A Russian national charged on Friday for alleged interference in the 2018 midterm elections had connections to the so-called Russian "troll factory." (Credit: VOA/Wikimedia) “I hope that all those Internet Research Agency f*ckers will be sent to gitmo.” So wrote a Russian national allegedly working for a Russian influence operation on social media on Feb. 16, 2018—the day that Special Counsel Robert Mueller handed down a indictment of figures connected to the Internet Research Agency (IRA). The IRA indictment... more »
Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Options
I see people from all over the world with atrial fibrillation, or as it’s affectionately known, AFIB. This heart condition is affecting millions of people and the incidence is on the rise. Blog posts on our site teach WHY you have atrial fibrillation and also the Foods to Eat if you have atrial fibrillation. The […] The post Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Options appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
What Causes Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, or AFIB, is a heart condition that affects millions of people. Having this problem leads to a lot of stress and anxiety regarding the associated stroke risk and the abundance of pharmaceuticals and other medical/surgical options to deal with it. I am going to help you understand what is AFIB and I am […] The post What Causes Atrial Fibrillation appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Singapore, EU ink landmark free trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
20-Oct-2018 Singapore and the European Union (EU) on Friday (Oct 19) inked a landmark trade deal that will eliminate tariffs and give businesses across various sectors, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), better market access.
EU - S'pore FTA on track for ratification
bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
19-Oct-2018 Ahead of Singapore and the European Union signing a landmark free trade pact today, Europe's top trade official is confident that it will be ratified by the European Parliament and enter into force by early next year.
"The Odds of Another 'Black Monday'”
*"The Odds of Another 'Black Monday'”* by Brian Maher "We lower our head… and pause in silent memory. For the black crepe went up on Wall Street 31 years ago today - Oct. 19, 1987. The Dow Jones plummeted 22.6% that distant “Black Monday”... its largest one-day fall ever. A comparable blood-spilling today would plunge the index some 5,700 points. How likely is an encore? Answer shortly. Meantime, the ghosts of October 1987 have the stock market spooked rather hard this month. The Dow Jones closed another 327 points lower yesterday. As of yesterday’s close, the index has sunk 1,50... more »
BWorld 260, Oil tax hike suspension and newbie electricity companies
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last October 18, 2018. The government recently announced that it will suspend part 2 of the oil excise tax hike this coming January 2019. So another increase of P2/liter for both diesel and gasoline will be temporarily suspended but the tax hikes in 2018 of P2.50/liter for diesel and P2.65/liter for gasoline (from P4.35 to P7.00/liter) will remain. The reason given is that both the Senate and the Department of Finance, as well as Malacañang, believe that Dubai crude prices will exceed the $80/barrel this October to December and might reach $100/... more »
How Many Seats, How Many Seats?
Yesterday Kaiser Health released their brand new tracking poll. Among registered voters. 50% said they will vote for a Democrat and 38% said they will vote for a Republican for Congress. In April it was 46% Democrat and 38% Republican. They also broke it out in 2 swing states, Florida and Nevada. In Florida it was 49% for a Democrat and 43% for a Republican. In Nevada it was 45% Democrat and 43% Republican. Their poll shows a 40-54% approval-disapproval for Trump. There were 5 other polls released yesterday that tracked Trump's approval rating. He was underwater in all 5. Even the ... more »
President Trump Participates in Defense Roundtable at Luke AFB in Arizona – 8:15pm EST Livestream…
This evening President Trump will participate in a roundtable on national defense at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The anticipated start time is 8:15pm EST. [Note, they changed the time from 7:15 to 8:15] Following this event, the president … Continue reading →
President Trump Signs Memorandum To Streamline Federal Water Infrastructure Projects…
Today President Trump signs an executive memorandum to reduce regulatory burdens and promote more efficient environmental reviews of water infrastructure projects in the West. The primary beneficiaries are western farms and farmlands dependent on water and irrigation access. [Details Here]
MMDA towing 5, from Pasay to Marikina
One reader of my BWorld article on MMDA towing last December 2017, Lextanne Pantoja Tan, sent me a fb pm but since we are not friends, his pm went to the 'message request' folder, which I hardly open, usually after many months. Below is his pm, blogging this with his permission. The photo here I got from the web, not from him or from my camera. -------------- JUN 20TH, 2018 *Hi sir Nonoy, Good evening. I read your article about rude towing of your car. I was a bit touched knowing that your children are inside😔😔😔* *The difference in my case is that I was Stalled. Namatayan po kasi... more »
Judge Says She Will Overturn Jury Conviction of Monsanto and Nullify $250 Million Award in Damages Over Glyphosate Injuries
A San Francisco judge cast doubt recently on a jury’s $289 million damage award to a former Bay Area groundskeeper who was diagnosed with cancer after frequently spraying school grounds with a widely used weed-killer manufactured by Monsanto Co. Superior Court Judge Suzanne Bolanos said in a tentative ruling that she would likely overturn $250 million in punitive damages because there was no convincing evidence that Monsanto had knowingly manufactured a harmful product or acted “despicably” toward the plaintiff, Dewayne “Lee” Johnson. Bolanos did not announce a final ruling, but sh... more »
Letter: Texas Democrats Trolled For Illegal Votes
[image: letter-texas-democrats-trolled-for-illegal-votes] Democrats in Texas encouraged illegal aliens and noncitizens to cast felonious illegal votes in the upcoming mid-term election, a conservative public-interest legal group alleged in a letter to Texas law enforcement and voting officials.
Lockdown at Kelcy Warren's House 'NO! Bayou Bridge, DAPL'
Livestream update https://www.facebook.com/nat.cole.750/videos/1559845390828209/
Musical interlude
The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
The Saudis Need American Weapons And Know-How More Than The U.S. Needs Saudi Investments
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with US President Donald Trump. Reuters *Michael Hirsh, Lara Seligman, Foreign Policy:* *All Alone Now, the Saudis Will Entice Trump With Big Contracts* *The president doesn’t seem to realize that the embattled crown prince needs American weapons and know-how more than the U.S. needs Saudi investments.* After weeks of siding with the Saudi royals—and sending his secretary of state to grip-and-grin with the king—U.S. President Donald Trump finally bowed to public outrage on Thursday and pulled Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin from Cro... more »
Breaking: Saudi Arabia Confirms Khashoggi Dead After Consulate Melee
*A few news items* *MEMO* *"Saudi Arabia has said the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared after visiting the country’s consulate in Istanbul earlier this month, is dead.* *The news, which cited preliminary findings from an official investigation, was announced on state television on Friday. It said a fight broke out between Khashoggi and people who met him in the consulate, leading to the death of the reporter.* *It was also announced that Gen Ahmed al-Asiri, an intelligence chief linked to the case, had been dismissed. Eighteen Saudi nationals were said to have been arrest... more »
Timeline Of Human Activity In Antarctica
Antarctica, Earth’s southernmost continent, faces numerous threats from climate change, but many people don’t know very much about the isolated area. The Onion looks back at a history of exploration, scientific study, and human activity in Antarctica. 1490: Lost European explorers perplexed by how cold India is. 1820: Discovery of Antarctica sends world ice […]
JCSU Partners with Next Level Leadership to Launch African-American Leadership Pipeline Program
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is working with Next Level Leadership, Inc., a non-profit training organization that creates educated African-American leaders, to establish a program where future leaders can cultivate and flourish. The program will occur over the course of five months, and the first class will be selected in January from students, professionals, and […]
Tuition Grant Program Doubles Summer School Enrollment at University
In the first summer of the pilot Wings Up Summer Tuition Grant program, enrollment at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) in San Antonio, Texas rose 108 percent from the previous summer and 99 percent of students in the program returned for the fall semester. Designed to help students stay on track to graduate, […]
The 2018 Midterms are Humanity’s Big Chance, Don’t Blow It on a Bunch of Crazies George Soros Pays For
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20181019-national-leaflet.pdf November 6, 2018: The Last Big Chance for All of Humanity? In the election of 2018, what are the actual stakes? If you only pay attention to the stupid media, or partisan policy lines, you probably have no idea and could be so frustrated you might stay home. That would be a huge mistake. We have a chance in this election to destroy the British Empire, the monster which, along with its American servants, has been a destructive force against most of humanity since the end of World War II. Franklin Roosevelt tried to end this murd... more »
UK reconnaissance plane spotted spying on Syria’s S-300 system
Improved versions of the S-300 air defense systems were supplied to Syria by Moscow following a lethal incident near Latakia province, when a Russian recon jet was accidently downed by Syrian air defenses repelling an Israeli air raid. A Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft of the UK’s Royal Air Force has conducted a flight […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish FM denies giving Khashoggi case recordings to US officials (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) -Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu denied having given US officials any audio recordings in relation to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance, speaking from Tirana on Friday. “We have read an article saying that Trump has requested audio recordings from Turkey. Turkey has not given any audio recording; neither to Pompeo, nor […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tiger Forces commander arrives in east Idlib as offensive is reportedly back on
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The commander of the Tiger Forces arrived in the eastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Thursday, the group’s official media wing reported. Major General Suheil Al-Hassan of the Tiger Forces reportedly arrived at the Abu Dhuhour Airbase in eastern Idlib on Thursday morning after receiving orders from the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS take 700 hostages in US-controlled Syria – Putin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) militants have taken 700 people hostage in US-controlled part of Syria south of the Euphrates river, speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Thursday. Putin said the IS militants have “issued ultimatums, specific demands and warned that if these […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian security forces graduate hundreds of new personnel (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Syrian security forces recently graduated hundreds of new military personnel in the capital city of Damascus this week. According to a military report, the Syrian Interior Ministry graduated hundreds of personnel for their elite special mission forces. The special mission forces of the Interior Ministry have taken part in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Heavy weapons ‘present at rear defense lines’ in Idlib’s demilitarised zone (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – Armed militants were seen in the area surrounding the northern province of Idlib, where a demilitarised buffer zone is meant to have been established, footage from Tuesday shows. According to Abdel Salam Abdel Razaq of the ‘National Front for the Liberation of Syria,’: “Defense lines remain intact, and elements [fighters] […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US investigating F-15 strike on allied forces in Syria
The incident involving a US Air Force jet occurred on Thursday when an F-15 conducted an airstrike on Kurdish formations fighting Daesh* terrorists in Syria, killing 6 Kurdish soldiers and wounding 15 more. “We have received reports about a possible ‘blue-on-green’ incident in northeast Syria. The incident is under investigation and we will release more […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army unleashes powerful assault against ISIS terrorists in southern Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a powerful assault against the terrorists of the Islamic State (ISIS) this week, targeting the latter’s positions in the Al-Safa region. Led by their 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army fired a large number of missiles and artillery shells towards the Islamic State’s hideouts […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Representative John Ratcliffe Discusses Rosenstein and Baker…
Representative Ratcliffe is a straight shooter; unfortunately he also has confidence in Trey Gowdy. Mr. Ratcliffe discusses the DOJ negotiating with congress for the terms of appearance for Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein; and other matters…. .
Historic Lakota Treaty Meeting in Green Grass, Oct 20 -- 21, 2018
Contact: Floyd Looks For Buffalo Hand; Naca Black Hills Sioux Nation Treaty Council Ivan Looking Horse Canupa Gluha Mani. Itacan and Spokesman Strong Heart Warrior Society Historic Lakota Treaty Meeting in Green Grass, SD This Weekend WHO: Lakota Treaty Representatives, Headsmen, and other Traditional Representatives of the Oceti Sakowin WHAT: Oceti Sakowin and Allies
U.S. Planning To Tell Russia It Is About To Withdraw From The Russian Nuclear Arms Treaty
The expected decision to leave the I.N.F. treaty would mark the first time President Trump has scrapped a major arms control treaty. Credit Doug Mills/The New York Times *New York Times:* *U.S. to Tell Russia It Is Leaving Landmark I.N.F. Treaty* The Trump administration is planning to tell Russian leaders next week that it is preparing to exit the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, according to American officials and foreign diplomats. President Trump has been moving toward leaving the three-decade-old treaty because Russia has been violating it for years and becau... more »
Nine Eleven // KSA
I believe there are good people on left and right who seek truth. They may disagree how to spend the money (spoils), but it's only the theorists asking troubling questions such as, who prints... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Did Officials in Georgia Stop a Bus Filled with Black Seniors Going to Vote?
Activists have accused Jefferson County officials of racially-motivated voter suppression, but officials claim they were enforcing a ban on "political activities" at a Louisville senior center.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 19, 2018
*VOA: Inter-Korean Military Pact Leaves Washington Uneasy * WASHINGTON — A gap is growing between Washington and Seoul over an inter-Korean military pact that Washington worries might weaken South Korea’s defenses against a North Korea attack. South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed discontent when she spoke to him after Seoul outlined plans to sign a military agreement with Pyongyang at the third inter-Korean summit in September. Pompeo’s concern over Seoul’s military agreement with Pyongyang comes as relations cool between ... more »
How to Reprogram Your Mind to Take an Active Role in Your Personal Evolution
*Jonathan Davis* - How to actively participate in your own evolution.
Says it all
Arguing about the scientific merits of IPCC policy is a total distraction. The goal is to destroy the capitalist West under the guise of climate change, and with the unsaid policy that the end will justify the means by which … Continue reading →
WALL STREET JOURNAL DISAPPEARS ROGER STONE'S PAST AS A GOP INSIDER
*The Wall Street Journal* reports: Special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation is scrutinizing how a collection of activists and pundits intersected with WikiLeaks.... Mr. Mueller’s team has recently questioned witnesses about the activities of longtime Trump confidante Roger Stone, including his contacts with WikiLeaks, and has obtained telephone records, according to the people familiar with the matter. Investigators also have evidence that the late GOP activist Peter W. Smith may have had advance knowledge of details about the release of emails from a top Hillary Clinton camp... more »
Jury finds Calgary parents guilty in 2013 death of toddler son
(Note from Erin: Thank you so much to David Stephan, VP of Operations at Truehope Canada, for bringing this story to our attention. We cannot imagine what Jeromie and Jennifer Clark are going through right now. Our hearts are breaking for them and we stand with them.) Also, according to David Stephan, there are a lot […] The post Jury finds Calgary parents guilty in 2013 death of toddler son appeared first on Health Nut News.
Red Tide is creeping right up to my backdoor in Florida By Erin Elizabeth
This week, tests confirmed what residents and tourists on our side of the state have been complaining about: red tide had indeed “struck the Space Coast, raising the specter of more dead fish,” itchy throats, and beachside coughs. Although to be fair, the rancid fish carcasses on the beach should have been a dead giveaway, too. (And while […] The post Red Tide is creeping right up to my backdoor in Florida By Erin Elizabeth appeared first on Health Nut News.
5 Flu Vaccine myths every person should know
From commercials to TV shows and billboards, you can’t miss the rush to propagandize flu vaccines for pregnant mothers, children and the elderly every fall. Not only does the CDC admit flu shots don’t work, but there is absolutely no evidence that any influenza vaccine prevents the flu any more than a placebo. Here are […] The post 5 Flu Vaccine myths every person should know appeared first on Health Nut News.
DJ Sakin & Friends - Protect Your Mind
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Mondly helps you learn new languages with advanced speech recognition.
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How Yogic sleep can guide you out of life problems.
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The criminalization of science whistleblowers: A mind-blowing interview with Judy Mikovits, PhD
https://www.vaccinedamage.news/2018-06-08-the-criminalization-of-science-whistleblowers-a-mind-blowing-interview-with-judy-mikovits-phd.html
The Hidden Health Risks of Gel Manicures.
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Self-lubricating condom lasts 1,000 thrusts
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Health benefits of exotic fruits
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A database of ancient human mitochondrial genomes
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Drinking gin and tonics could sooth hay fever symptoms, study finds.
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Butter Substitutes Benefits: 10 Deliciously Healthy Options.
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5G Network Uses Same EMF Waves as Pentagon Crowd Control System
https://www.naturalblaze.com/2018/10/5g-network-uses-same-emf-waves-as-pentagon-crowd-control-system.html
Will Trump Really Break with Saudi Arabia?
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Will the Trump administration be forced to alter fundamentally the traditional ties with Saudi Arabia that have prevailed ever since Franklin Roosevelt met with King Ibn Saud? From the outset of his administration, President Donald Trump has emphasized close relations with Saudi Arabia. Together with his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has a close relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump has sought to cement ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to help pressure Iran and to ensure arms sales. No... more »
The Khashoggi Case and Tribalism Run Amok
*Paul R. Pillar* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump is trying to formulate the minimum possible response to the outrage, with minimum disturbance to U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia. The Trump administration’s handling of the Jamal Khashoggi affair, and the domestic U.S. politics associated with it, display on two levels an extreme form of tribalism. This type of tribalism involves drawing rigid lines according to fixed loyalties and never seeing any good on the other side of the line or any evil on one’s own side. It means subordinating everything, even principl... more »
US-Russian Exchanges Gather Momentum
[image: undefined] If a single exchange stood out during the tense interview of President Trump with the CBS News 60 Minutes on Sunday — Washington Post listed 8 of them — I would say it was when he tried to filibuster Lesley Stahl over the topic of ‘Russian meddling’ in the American elections. Stahl kept taunting Trump but all she’d get was Trump repeating, ‘But China also meddled in the US elections.’ When she pointed out that she was asking about Russia, Trump repeated calmly, “And I think, frankly, China is a bigger problem”. Later, Stahl recounted that out of all 4 interviews s... more »
Trial: Facial Recognition Technology To Be Used In UK At Select Self-Checkouts
By Aaron Kesel Facial recognition technology will be tested in UK supermarkets for the first time to verify the age of citizens buying alcohol and... more »
Migration Horde Advances, Next Stop USA – Mexico Puts Up Token Resistance, Promises To Call on United Nations…
As expected the government of Mexico put up token resistance at their southern border (video laughable) and allows thousands of economic migrants passage to the U.S. Mexico border. Rebuking the strongly worded demands of President Trump and Secretary of State … Continue reading →
Fusion GPS Contractor Nellie Ohr Invokes Spousal Privilege During Congressional Testimony…
Congressional Testimony Today – [Background] The political opposition research and propaganda delivery firm, Fusion-GPS, hired Nellie Ohr in late 2015 to work on Russia-centric issues due to her expertise and language fluency. After Hillary Clinton and the DNC hired Fusion-GPS … Continue reading →
Dancing in the Streets
I was intrigued when our book group selected *Dancing in the Streets*by Barbara Ehrenreich. It’s a history of collective joy and ecstatic ritual — stuff that’s pretty rare in the land of the glowing screen people. Studying humankind’s long transition from wild and free to robo-consumers, it’s easy to perceive gradually advancing emotional decay. Cultures slid further away from intimate connections to the family of life, and human societies grew from small clans of friends and family into sprawling megalopolises inhabited by millions of strangers. In Colin Turnbull’s lovely bo... more »
Affectionate dog left at shelter to die because his family having another baby
Stormy is wonderful with kids. He’s well socialized and likes dogs and cats. But when his family welcomed their fifth child, Stormy was handed over to a Brooklyn shelter. “If look on his face doesn’t say it all – he misses his family terribly and he has no idea what happened to them! His Mom felt he should not be around the new baby even though he has always been gentle, playful and affectionate with the 4 children he lived with,” Julie Carer wrote on Facebook. “He is also playful and affectionate with big and small dogs. He is also respectful around a cat he spent time with. Fres... more »
Ibogaine: A Promising Natural Alternative for Addiction Treatment
Considered one of the most potent psychedelic substances in the world, ibogaine can induce deeply spiritual states in people. Many tribes would use it as a way to get in touch with their spiritual side, and as a way to heal themselves.
22 Out Of 25 Popular Burger Chains Just Failed Their Antibiotic Use Report
A recent study was done examining how well top fast food chains actually implemented their antibiotic use policies in their beef. 22 of 25 failed including McDonald's, Sonic, Burger King and In-N-Out.
Republiklan Senator assaults reporter, Trump and minions rejoice
They sincerely believe they are allowed to punish ANYBODY for any reason, usually because somebody talks back or question their bullshit. Usually while they have a bunch of pigs backing them up. Any Fascist Trumpista Extremists want to punish ME, well, you know how to find me.
White House Official Insults Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
President Trump welcomes Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau to the White House in 2017. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) *Washington Examiner*: *White House official called Trudeau 'that little punk kid running Canada'* Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow says a White House official called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "little punk kid running Canada." In remarks Wednesday night at a dinner hosted by the conservative American Spectator magazine on Capitol Hill, Kudlow boasted about the Trump administration’s governance of the economy, saying that President Trump has ended t... more »
Where Are We When We’re Not Here?
*Julian Wash* - So how much of you are with us at this moment?
Savior Self – The Resurrection of Bliss
*Kit Walker* - Is there a way to transcend, AND be effective in the relative world?
Mysterious Honey Discovered That Kills All Bacteria Scientists Throw At It
The health benefits of raw, unprocessed honey are well known, but in Australia, scientists recently made a startling discovery – that one particular, obscure type of honey is capable of killing just about everything scientists throw at it, including some of the worst bacteria known to man. The findings were published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (June 2009 edition), and could hold special significance at a time when many of the world’s top antibiotics are failing, especially against resistant “superbugs.” The honey in question is known... more »
Why Is It ‘Cancelled’ in the UK, But ‘Canceled’ in America?
Is it true that extraneous letters were dropped from certain words in American English because newspapers charged by the letter for advertising?
Russian Woman Charged with US Election Interference
The U.S. is concerned about the campaigns "to undermine confidence in democratic institutions and influence public sentiment and government policies," officials said in a joint statement.
Train Mows Down Crowd at India Festival, At Least 58 Dead
The train failed to stop after the accident on the outskirts of Amritsar, a city in Punjab state, said the state governing Congress party politician, Pratap Singh Bajwa.
Do These Photographs Show the Same Spot in the Arctic 100 Years Apart?
A glacier comparison project documented some stark changes in the Arctic landscape across the span of a century.
U.S. And South Korea Have Suspended Upcoming Joint Air Defense Drills To Give North Korea Diplomacy A Chance
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, participate in an elephant walk during Exercise Vigilant Ace 18 at Osan Air Base, South Korea on Dec. 3, 2017. (Staff Sgt. Franklin R. Ramos/U.S. Air Force) *Reuters*: *U.S., South Korea suspend more drills to bolster North Korea diplomacy* SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea have suspended upcoming joint air defense drills to give diplomatic efforts with North Korea “every opportunity to continue,” the U.S. military said on Friday. The Pentagon said the de... more »
I'd Like To See Ted Lieu Doing For The Whole Country What He's Doing For California
Wednesday night I went to a fundraiser Ted Lieu MC-ed for Randy Bryce and Ammar Campa-Najjar. Ted and both candidates made compelling cases for defeating the Republicans in a couple of weeks. And tens of thousands of dollars were raised for the Randy and Ammar Joint Victory Fund. It was a fun event and we even auctioned off a couple of Nancy Ohanian prints of Ted and Randy for the Victory Fund. This came a day after Ted's joint victory fund for his California candidates announced it had raised a million dollars and one day after another fundraiser he did raised * another* $650,000... more »
Pat Buchanan: Caravan Puts Trump Legacy on the Line
Unwanted mass migration is the issue of our time, as there is no foreseeable end to it before it alters America irremediably. The post Pat Buchanan: Caravan Puts Trump Legacy on the Line appeared first on The Duran.
"Feeling the Heat Yet?"
*"Feeling the Heat Yet?"* by James Howard Kunstler "The loyal opposition is the party out-of-power in a polity that stands divided into two factions — assuming the polity can still function as such, which, apparently, it no longer can. Historically in the USA, this used to allow for the tempered regulation of changing conditions during two hundred years of a rapidly evolving techno-industrial economy that pumps out more goodies year after year while the population grows and grows. Much of America, political leaders especially, assume that this arc of growing goodies and more people... more »
MH-60 Seahawk Crashes On The Flightdeck On The USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft Carrier Injuring 12 Sailors
*USNI News:* *USS Ronald Reagan Resumes Flight Operations After Helicopter Crash; Some Injured Sailors Sent Ashore for Treatment* The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has resumed flight operations following a Friday crash of an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter on the carrier’s flight deck, according to a statement from U.S. 7th Fleet. Reagan was operating in the Philippine Sea when the Seahawk made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff at about 9:00 A.M. local time. “Service members injured in the crash are in stable condition for non-life threatening injuries that ranged from min... more »
Venezuela: Lessons From A Failed State
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures next to Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel during their meeting at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, May 2018. Marco Bello / REUTERS *Moisés Naím and Francisco Toro, Foreign Policy:* *Venezuela’s Suicide* *Lessons From a Failed State* Consider two Latin American countries. The first is one of the region’s oldest and strongest democracies. It boasts a stronger social safety net than any of its neighbors and is making progress on its promise to deliver free health care and higher education to all its citizens. It is a model of ... more »
UN to Help With Migrant Caravans, Might “Resettle” Migrants Here
[image: un-to-help-with-migrant-caravans-might-resettle-migrants-here] The 4,000-strong migrant “caravan” heading for the United States has reached the Guatemala-Mexico border, news reports reveal, and it appears Mexico will get help from the United Nations in handling this latest migrant crisis.
Chinese Economy Slowing Down, Government Denies It
[image: chinese-economy-slowing-down-government-denies-it] According to “official” numbers, China's economy grew by 6.5 percent in the third quarter, down from 12.2 percent eight years ago. Tech stocks are down by a third. But don’t pay any attention to those numbers, say top communist officials.
BBC Autumnwatch, Moose and Ticks
By Paul Homewood BBC’s Autumnwatch is coming from New England this year, (which presumably will involve a huge carbon footprint!). In this week’s episode, they take a look at the declining population of moose in New Hampshire, and, you’ve guessed it, its all the fault of climate change! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bp1d04/autumnwatch-2018-episode-3 The […]
Can America and China Avoid the Pull of the Thucydides Trap?
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* [image: Flickr / U.S. Department of Defense] Questions about fate, free will, and great-power politics will continue to haunt Washington and Beijing. A panel at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis recently asked whether—as Professor Graham Allison’s latest book contends—China and the United States are “destined” for war. Indeed, Professor Allison numbered among the panelists who discussed the new China challenge. The short answer from the gathering: maybe. Commentators have held forth on this topic from antiquity till the present day. The pre-Soc... more »
Return of the Balance of Power
*Henry R. Nau* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] But the problem is neither nationalism nor globalism. In today’s world, the two are complementary. America is getting a third chance to strike the right balance between nationalism and globalism. The first chance dates back to its origins: as a new and vulnerable republic in a world of warring monarchs, it opted for nationalism, pursuing George Washington’s admonition “to steer clear of foreign entanglements.” Even as late as the 1930s, under the Neutrality Act, it refused to take sides in the momentous conflicts brewing in Eur... more »
Document: Justice Department Charges Russian National for 2018 Election Meddling
The Department of Justice has filed a criminal complaint and supporting affidavit against Elena Khusyaynova with a conspiracy to defraud the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. §371. The Washington Post reports that the charges are related to attempted meddling in the 2018 midterm elections. The charges were brought by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Khusyaynova Complaint (PDF) Khusyaynova Complaint (Text) Topics: - Federal Law Enforcement, - The Russia Connection [image: Matthew Kahn] Matthew Kahn is an associate editor at Lawfare ... more »
On Jamal Khashoggi, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Saudi Arabia
Photo Credit: Ozan Koze/AFP/Getty Images via CNN *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* In recent days, stories have appeared highlighting Jamal Khashoggi’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and arguing, as one put it, that “in truth, Khashoggi never had much time for western-style pluralistic democracy…for Khashoggi, secularism was the enemy.” Amplified by pro-Saudi social media and echoed by right-wing commentators in the United States, the subtext of these stories seems to be that the United States should be cautious in championing Khashoggi’s cau... more »
Reducing Cyber Vulnerabilities in Weapons Systems: A New Priority
Two years ago, in the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress called on the Defense Department to evaluate the extent of cyber vulnerabilities in its weapons systems by 2019. While the Pentagon report has yet to be released, a scathing report on Defense Department weapons systems published early this October by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) should already be enough to sound the alarm. Defense Department weapons systems are more network-connected and more likely to be dependent on IT and software than ever before—yet those advances also make them vulnerable ... more »
Huge Crowd Of President Trump Supporters Show Up To a Rally In Montana
.THOUSANDS Of Trump Supporters Showed Up As Early As 3am To See Tonight’s Rally In Montana! The Line Is Miles Long! No Blue Wave There! More Than 8K Are Expected! I Wish I Was There! Don’t Ever Think He’s Losing His Base! We Love You @realDonaldTrump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5b8f8jBPBQ — JamieR {🎗} Army Girl (@Jamierodr10) October 18, 2018 *WNU Editor:* The main stream media is ignoring this news story, but every place that President Trump shows up attracts massive crowds. I do not live in the U.S. and I could be wrong, but my gut is telling me that all of this coverage and talk of a... more »
Organized Migrant Mob Tears Down Gates at Guatemala-Mexico Border….
Looks like Guatemala has taken action to ensure it loses any funding from the U.S. Stopping the horde is now up to Mexico; this should be interesting…. (Source) The latest update on the migrating horde (between 3,000 and 8,000 people) … Continue reading →
Sean Hannity interviews Rush Limbaugh: Friday viewing to uplift your spirits...
*because a steady diet of the antics of the commie/marxist/libtards is depressing and not healthy.* I haven't even watched the interview yet. First I must get a start on my Friday laundry and a few other tasks. I do know that at one point Rush says something about the polls being mostly bogus which is something I believe from the bottom of my little militant normal heart. Remember the election of 2016? Trump had absolutely no chance of winning trumpeted the lefty polls. I, and many others, knew differently. We were right. *Toyota Center. It's yuuuuuuge* And...........Trump's ... more »
CBD Has Gone Mainstream Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey CBD has gone mainstream – this is nullification in action. If there was ever any doubt, it completely vanished last month when... more »
5 Lucrative Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
By Rebecca Zeines When I was still in school, I remember thinking about college as an automatic next step in furthering my education. What I... more »
Saudi King Asserts Authority. Checks Son's Power
A handout picture released by the Saudi Royal Palace shows Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) chatting with deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of the King Faisal Air Academy at King Salman airbase in Riyadh on January 25, 2017. (Photo by AFP) *Reuters:* *As Khashoggi crisis grows, Saudi king asserts authority, checks son's power: sources* DUBAI (Reuters) - So grave is the fallout from the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that King Salman has felt compelled to intervene, five sources with links to... more »
Russia, Turkey, France, Germany to meet on Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to Turkey on October 27 to take part in a meeting between the leaders of Russia, Turkey, Germany and France, the Kremlin press service reported on Friday. “It is planned to exchange views on the Syrian issue, including the political settlement process, further steps aimed at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
YPG kills several Turkish-backed rebels in two ambushes (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) continued their operations against the Turkish-backed rebels in the Afrin region this week. The YPG managed to kill several members of the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) forces after carrying out two separate ambushes in the Afrin region of northwest Aleppo. According to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian specialists re-equipping S-300 systems delivered to Syria for local operation
Russian specialists are re-equipping S-300PM air defense missile systems delivered to Syria into S-300PMU-2 ‘Favorit’ complexes for their local operation, a source in military and diplomatic circles told TASS on Friday. “In October, three battalions of S-300PM systems and their ammunition load were delivered to Syria. Later, a regimental command post was brought to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reinforcements reach lines in west Aleppo after jihadists refuse to leave Al-Zahraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) gave the jihadist rebels until October 15th to withdrawal their forces from the Al-Zahra’a axis in west Aleppo before they would make their decision regarding whether or not they would launch an offensive at this front. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies refused to leave […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US allegedly setting up new bases and sending new arms to Syria’s Manbij: report
A source close to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) told Sputnik Turkey that the US had started beefing up their military presence in Manbij and sent weaponry to the region in response to Ankara’s signals about a potential operation in the city, located in the northeast of Aleppo Governorate. It was reported that the fighters of the Manbij Military Council, subordinated to the SDF command, had doubled security measures […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Situation in Idlib heats up as intense clashes breakout between Syrian Army and jihadists
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The situation in Idlib has heated up amid reports that the jihadist rebels have once again refused to leave the designated buffer zone. On Friday, intense clashes would breakout between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels in the eastern countryside of Idlib after the former heavily shelled Hay’at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia supplied Syria with most ‘modernized’ S-300 system – report
Moscow has delivered advanced S-300 air defense missiles to Syria to protect the country’s troops deployed in the war-torn Arab country in the wake of last month’s downing of a Russian reconnaissance plane during an Israeli airstrike in Latakia. The three battalion sets of S-300PM-2 air defense missile handed over to Syria by Russia are more advanced compared […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
A Judge Just Reminded CBP That the Border Isn’t a Rights-Free Zone
By Hugh Handeyside, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU National Security Project An American family that underwent a harrowing detention at the hands of U.S. Customs and... more »
For Next Weapon in Anti-Protest Arsenal, US Military Building Plasma Gun Capable of Vaporizing Human Flesh
By John Queally (CD) — From wood batons to stun batons to water cannons to sound cannons to. . . frickin’ plasma lasers that can “vaporize” your skin? Recent reporting out of the Pentagon reveals... more »
Study: Youngest Children in Classrooms Frequently Mislabeled as ADHD – Drugged
A recent study made some international mainstream papers recently that warned of medicating children misdiagnosed as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), simply because they were the youngest students in their class. UK’s online Daily Mail included a quote from the lead author of that study, Dr. Martin Whitely, who stated: "It appears that across the globe some teachers are mistaking the immaturity of the youngest children in their class for ADHD. Although teachers don’t diagnose it, they are often the first to suggest a child may have ADHD." The study was published by ... more »
I'M SO OLD I REMEMBER TRUMP SPEECHES FROM A WEEK AGO
Right near the top of its hompepage, *The New York Times* website features this: And among the featured opinion columns near the top of the *Washington Post* homepage, there's this: Terrific -- except for one thing: Neither of these pieces mentions why this is extraordinarily hypocritical of Trump. The *Times* story says: President Trump praised a Republican candidate’s assault last year on a reporter and fumed over his Democratic opponents here on Thursday night in a freewheeling rally meant to mobilize his base’s support in the coming midterm elections. In urging the crowd... more »
20 Men Jailed for Sex Abuse of Teenagers in Northern England
The cases are the latest in a series of prosecutions in northern English towns and cities for child sexual exploitation involving men of mostly Pakistani heritage.
Trump Says Without Evidence That Dems Are Behind ‘Caravan’
"This will be an election of Kavanaugh, the caravan, law and order, and common sense," Trump said.
Worsening Odds Lead to Bigger Lottery Jackpots
Most people don't expect to win and instead think the $2 ticket is a small price to dream and be part of a wishful conversation with co-workers or family.
Dozens of Israeli Tanks Mass Around Gaza Ahead of Friday Protests
Dozens of Israeli Tanks Mass Around Gaza Ahead of Friday Protests by MEE and agencies, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ Deployment comes as UN envoy for the Middle East says Gaza ‘on the brink of another potentially devastating conflict’ – Israel ramped up its military presence along the fence separating it from the blockaded Gaza Strip on Friday morning in […]
Native Women Demand Banks Respect Indigenous Rights and Lands
. Native Women Demand Banks Respect Indigenous Rights and Lands By WECAN International Censored News The Indigenous Women's Divestment Delegation, and local and national organizations, took action outside of the Equator Principles (EP) Association annual member meeting in Washington D.C - to demand that the banks respect Indigenous rights and lands, and end their investments in dirty
Belly fat linked to Vitamin D deficiency
Getting rid of body fat is a common goal for many people all over the world. Those six pack abs are constantly on our minds, especially when its so hard in today’s society to be active and maintain a healthy diet. Every time we sit down for a meal, we remember the extra few pounds […] The post Belly fat linked to Vitamin D deficiency appeared first on Health Nut News.
1.9 million people prove it: Do this regularly to avoid early death
A new study published by researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests 1 in 4 adults (27.5 percent) worldwide is getting insufficient exercise as measured by WHO guidelines. After analyzing 358 population-based surveys involving 1.9 million participants representing 168 countries, the study authors concluded more than 1.4 billion adults are at risk of “developing […] The post 1.9 million people prove it: Do this regularly to avoid early death appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Extirpation Of Hometown Buffet
What can restaurants and their changes tell us about economics? A lot. They are in a very price sensitive business. Politicians need to realize that. Continue reading →
‘Mohammad bin Salman Must Go’, but US-Saudi Ties Are Here to Stay
Was it possible that Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was so arrogant that he could not imagine the consequences of such a heinous crime? The post ‘Mohammad bin Salman Must Go’, but US-Saudi Ties Are Here to Stay appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down, Other Countries Up
[image: u-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions-down-other-countries-up] Despite having announced our withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, the United States is leading the way in dropping greenhouse gas emissions. And some of our biggest critics are not living up to their rhetoric on the issue.
How the Corporate State Murders Free Speech
[image: undefined] If you read anything today, read Andre Damon’s analysis of the concerted effort by the state and its corporate partners—the very essence corporatism, fascism as Mussolini described it—to once again dominate the narrative as it did before the internet and the web. Damon critiques a paper put out by the Atlantic Council. The author, John T. Watts, a former Australian Army officer and consultant to the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, writes that in order for the state to regain its monopoly over the narrative, it must engage in censorship... more »
Tucker Carlson’s Marijuana Malarkey
[image: undefined] In August, Tucker Carlson declared at his Fox News show that it would be an act of war on the United States for the Mexico government to cease engaging in a war on heroin. Carlson even supported his wacky conclusion by pointing to drug overdose deaths in America, despite those deaths in fact being multiplied because of the US war on drugs. On Wednesday, Carlson was back at his show spouting drug war nonsense — this time expressing his dread of marijuana legalization that kicked in this week countrywide in Canada potentially spreading throughout America. The nonse... more »
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