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VP Pence: Khashoggi’s Death Will Not Go Without US Response
Mike Pence declined to discuss what punitive action the U.S. might take in response to the death of the Washington Post columnist and critic of the Saudi kingdom.
( Given the response to 9/11 - including the invasion of Afghanistan because they did not hand over a Saudi prince without due process ; or perhaps the invasion of Iraq because they were making fertilizer from yellowcake using aluminum tubes for processing - I have little confidence that US response will make any kind of sense )
Desperate & Duped? GoFundMe Means Big Bucks for Dubious Care
Researchers examined campaigns posted from November 2015 through mid-December 2017, mostly on GoFundMe.
Did Members of the Migrant Caravan Paint a Swastika on an American Flag and Set It on Fire?
A photograph of protesters in the Honduran capital setting fire to a U.S. flag inflamed some Americans.
Sandra Day O’Connor Announces Likely Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
She said that her diagnosis was made "some time ago" and that as her condition has progressed she is "no longer able to participate in public life."
Were 100 ISIS Terrorists Caught in Guatemala as a Central American Caravan Headed to the US?
Two different news stories separated in time and space created the impression that ISIS terrorists were traveling with a group of migrants from Central America.
World News Briefs -- October 23, 2018
Bolton is expected to discuss with Putin Trump's issues with the INF treaty [Maxim Shemetov/Reuters] *Al Jazeera:* *Putin meets Bolton amid nuclear treaty exit tensions* *US security adviser's meeting with Russia's leader comes days after Trump voiced plan to end major arms control treaty.* John Bolton, the United States' national security adviser has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Ahead of the talks, Washington's warning that it will withdraw from a key nuclear weapons control treaty with Russia was expected to top the agenda. Putin earlier told Bolton he w... more »
Abbas and Hamas use systematic torture to crush dissent per Human Rights Watch
This Times of Israel report https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-details-torture-by-pa-and-hamas-in-their-parallel-police-states reveals that the BBC and Labour Party's heroes Hamas and the Palestinian Authority are not as nice as they pupport: 'Human Rights Watch on Tuesday accused both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas of routinely engaging in "systematic" unwarranted arrests and torture of critics, suspected dissidents and political opponents, and of developing "parallel police states" in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, respectively. In a 149-page report based on interviews with ... more »
The NEW Social Media: Alternatives to Facebook, YouTube,Twitter, and Other Big Tech Platforms
By Daisy Luther Lately, I’ve written a lot about the alternative media purge and how Big Tech social media platforms are attempting to control the... more »
Leaving the INF Treaty Is a Gift to Russia
*Tom Nichols* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A more confident America would consult with its allies and drag the Russians back to the negotiating table for the dull, necessary work of showing that NATO cannot be panicked into responding to Russian actions by scrapping entire treaties. If President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, he will make a serious mistake that will not only destabilize European security and undermine NATO, but could lead to dangerous consequences for strategic nuclear stabi... more »
Why the Greatest Battleship Battle of All-Time Never Happened
*Robert Farley* *Security, * It started a revolution instead. Nearly a century ago, the Grand Fleet of the Royal Navy and the High Seas Fleet of the German Imperial Navy very narrowly avoided a battle that would have exceeded even Jutland in size and scope. Between them, the British, the Americans and the Germans fielded nearly seventy battleships and battlecruisers, the greatest concentration of firepower and tonnage until the great battles of World War II. The battle didn’t happen for the simplest of reasons; German sailors didn’t want to die for a lost cause. *The Plan: * O... more »
Another Sub Service Fails
Professional Education Services Group may be "the leader in Educational Staffing driven by a constant focus on the success of our Educational Partners through innovative, hand-crafted solutions that meet the needs of your local educational community" in almost 5000 schools across the country. But in Michigan, they failed hard. PESG sent out a letter last night letting about 100 schools know that the company was closing down immediately and would not be getting them subs for today. They are shuttering all Michigan operations. Is there some sort of explanation? The head of the compan... more »
Global Banking Stocks Are Crashing Hard – Just Like They Did In 2008
By Michael Snyder Global stocks are falling precipitously once again, and banking stocks are leading the way. If this reminds you of 2008, it should,... more »
Appeals Court: Police Can Violate Our Rights Without Fear Of Being Sued
By MassPrivateI For those of you who claim we don’t live in a police state, I give you this recent Michigan Appeals Court ruling. In... more »
Sustainability as Resistance to Oppression and Exploitation
I was reading Henry Giroux's latest essay: "Neoliberalism in the Age of Pedagogical Terrorism" Counterpunch https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/10/22/neoliberalism-in-the-age-of-pedagogical-fascism/ where he describes the challenge of launching an informed energized vision of the world for which we want to struggle, as he explains in the excerpt below: .... the lack of mass resistance to oppression signals more than apathy or indifference, it also suggests that we don’t have an informed and energizing vision of the world for which we want to struggle.[2] Political struggle is depe... more »
Khashoggi’s Murder Casts a Shadow Over the Kingdom
The Saudis may pay a heavier price for Khashoggi's murder than they expected
Chris Collins (R-NY) Is Really Bad-- And Out On Bail-- But You Can Support Nate McMurray Without Even Thinking About Collins' Unsuitability
For the past decade, the DCCC has been wrong about one of their most basic tenets-- to win in red districts candidates have to go-- or *be*-- GOP-lite. This has proven a disastrous, failed policy but one the DCCC has dug in on. This cycle, for example, nearly every single candidate they recruited and nearly every single candidate they are supporting with money is a New Dem or Blue Dog from the Republican wing of the party. The only reason to vote for almost any of them is... Trump. Their recruits are, literally, almost all putrid. One candidate they didn't recruit and who is anyth... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Above The Law’ By The O’Jays
The O’Jays, a well-known rhythm and blues group from Canton, Ohio, that has recorded music for several decades, plan to release a final album before retiring next year. That album includes a tune which confronts the class warfare of the rich and their political defenders in Washington. The song, “Above The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Above The Law’ By The O’Jays appeared first on Shadowproof.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, October 23, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Xote do Teles (Centro) – Arco do Telos is one of the most historical nightlife areas in the city, and tonight there will be a performance by Cordel Negro. […]
Best Foods for Healthy Lungs
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We have 12 years to avert dire climate change consequences: UN report
https://nypost.com/2018/10/08/terrifying-climate-change-warning-12-years-until-were-doomed/?utm_source=NYPFacebook&utm_medium=Native&utm_campaign=NYPFacebook&fbclid=IwAR0cqvJgWiSV_oSz-Exs3wIEiI-ToAqj8s769Cz7NLIH0hd_npPiZ2GMh3Y
Big Pharma and Organized Crime — They Are More Similar Than You May Think.
https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/25/big-pharma-and-organized-crime-they-are-more-similar-than-you-may-think/
What Is Zucchini Good For?
http://anupamghose.com/2018/09/29/what-is-zucchini-good-for/
What Is Cauliflower Good For?
http://anupamghose.com/2018/09/29/what-is-cauliflower-good-for/
NATO Sends 50,000 Troops to Largest Exercise Since Cold War
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — US Marines are landing in Iceland and warplanes are flying overhead in Scandinavia, just days ahead of the kickoff of Trident Juncture.... more »
How To Solve A Shortage
The trucking industry in this country has been experiencing a shortage of drivers. In fact, the shortage has reached historic levels, with the industry down almost 300,000 drivers compared to just three years ago. Several factors were involved. Regulations how drivers count their hours on duty, with the effect that a single driver can now log fewer actual driving hours. The work is hard and getting harder. The driver pool is aging out. And the pay isn't that great, and as the economy began to rally, other lines of work began to look more attractive. J. B. Hunt Transport Services, th... more »
Official Results Announced for Iraq’s Kurdistan, Big Win For KDP
(AFP) The Election Commission finally announced the official results of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) balloting. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) won a big victory, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) recovered from its embarrassing finish in 2013, while some of the opposition parties are claiming fraud. The two major parties, the KDP and PUK continued their domination of Kurdish politics due in part to a divided opposition. The KDP was the biggest winner taking in 45 seats. That was up from 38 it won in the last KRG elections in 2013. However, the party received ... more »
Time for Trump to Cut the Prince Loose?
[image: time-for-trump-to-cut-the-prince-loose] Our Beltway elite can smell the blood in the water. They sense that Khashoggi's murder can be used to discredit the Trump presidency.
Invasion USA: Migrant Caravan Heads to U.S. — Just in Time for Midterms
[image: invasion-usa-migrant-caravan-heads-to-us-just-in-time-for-midterms] Quite conveniently, as poll numbers showed the Democrats’ “blue wave” wavering, a migrant caravan began heading toward our shores — just in time to become a midterm election issue.
Deep State Using Immigration to Build North American Union
[image: christian-gomez-bill-jasper-deep-state-using-immigration-to-build-nau] VIDEO - *The New American’s* Christian Gomez interviews Senior Editor William F. Jasper about the Deep State’s open goal to change society and in turn change our government by way of immigration and migration.
This Day In Iraqi History - Oct 23
1918 Battle of Shirqat started as British forces moved north from Baghdad to seize Mosul province and its oil before war ended (Musings On Iraq article on how Mosul province became part of Iraq) 1973 Baghdad ordered its units home in 1973 Arab-Israeli War 1977 Ayatollah Khomeini’s son Mustafa died in exile in Najaf Iranian secret police believed to be behind it 1980 US said Iran’s national integrity was threatened by Iraq Pres Carter was trying to get US hostages released by Iran (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 23, 2018
Mr Putin had said the demise of the treaty would force Russia to take steps to protect its security. (Reuters: Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin) *ABC News Online*: *Nuclear arms treaty: Russia threatens to develop intermediate missiles following US plan to quit pact* The Kremlin has said that Russia will be forced to respond in kind if the United States began developing new missiles after quitting a landmark Cold War-era treaty. President Donald Trump said that Washington would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) because Russia was violating the pact... more »
Saudi Arabia Under Political Pressure after Pushing False Narrative on Khashoggi’s Death, New Scrutiny on Draconian Policies on Dissent, Jordan Ends Lease Agreement with Israel
*Saudi Arabia’s Presents Unconvincing Cover Story as Countries Weigh Implications of Khashoggi’s Murder* After more than two weeks of denials, the Saudi government admitted last week that Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi regime and columnist for the *Washington Post*, was killed by government agents at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. This admission, though, has been folded into an unconvincing cover story that pins the blame for Khashoggi’s death on overeager officials who went beyond their mandate to rendition Khashoggi back to Saudi Arabia and on Khashoggi hi... more »
Gregory Mannarino, “Stocks Market Dives. Is This THE BIG ONE?”
Gregory Mannarino, “Stocks Market Dives. Is This THE BIG ONE?” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaWvXeiE6Xk - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary: - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • 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/
"The Truth Is..."
"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." - M. Scott Peck
Brothers Face $450,000 in Fines for Cutting Trees on Their Own Property Without Asking Gov’t First
[image: trees] For removing invasive trees on their own property, two brothers are being fined a half million dollars because they didn't ask the state for permission first. The post Brothers Face $450,000 in Fines for Cutting Trees on Their Own Property Without Asking Gov’t First appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Monsanto Trial: Judge Rejects Bid to Overturn Landmark Cancer Verdict
A California judge has rejected Monsanto’s appeal to overturn a landmark jury verdict which found that its popular herbicide causes cancer. Source: By Sam Levin www.theguardian.com The judge’s ruling on Monday largely sided with Dewayne “Lee” Johnson, a father of three and former school groundskeeper, who won a $289m awardover the summer after alleging that his exposure to Roundup […] The post Monsanto Trial: Judge Rejects Bid to Overturn Landmark Cancer Verdict appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
TRUST AND THE RATIONAL ANIMAL: Bruni makes it hurt!
*TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018Who do we liberals trust:* Starting in the late 1950s, Who Do You Trust? was a popular afternoon game show. Johnny Carson was the host. He went on to larger things. But that basic question—who do you trust?—now lies at the heart of our politics. The Others seem to trust Donald J. Trump, even as he makes endless wild misstatements.That said, there's also the question of who we liberals trust, along with the question of who we liberals have trusted in the past. On Sunday, in the New York Times, Frank Bruni made it hurt. In the main, he lamented the way Th... more »
When Administration Loves Management By Screen
It often seems that public education is where played-out business management fads go to die. Decades ago, when Management By Objectives had become yesterday's business news, it reappeared in schools as Outcomes Based Education. And now that Management By Screen has enjoyed a trip around the industrial park, it is catching on with school administrators across the country. No Child Left Behind set the stage by requiring a Big Standardized Test and the data that the test would generate. Race to the Top doubled down on data, and Common Core standards allowed the appearance of more granu... more »
Free Download: Erich Maria Remarque, "All Quiet on the Western Front”
“You still think it's beautiful to die for your country. The first bombardment taught us better. When it comes to dying for country, it's better not to die at all.” - "Paul Baumer", "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930) "They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country. But in modern war, there is nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You will die like a dog for no good reason." - Ernest Hemingway Freely download “All Quiet on the Western Front”, by Erich Maria Remarque, here: - http://explainallquietonthewesternfront.weebly.com/
Update from Larisa on Lily’s leukemia
“Today Lily had her first 4 week off treatment appointment. Her counts looked good. Not quite normal yet but that is expected. She is feeling much better off chemo. Her back pain which was causing a bunch of issues a couple of months ago is much better since she started doing acupuncture! Overall Lily is doing great. She is enjoying her senior year of high school. She has heard back from two colleges that she has been admitted and is waiting on her final 4 colleges and nursing programs to make a final decision. Overall her body is still recovering from the two years of more chemo... more »
Hungry children at schools
I'm watching a TV ad about hungry children and school feeding programs. It’s a very positive message about how these programs help children learn. I attended kindergarten in Alameda, CA during WWII and remember receiving free milk (in glass bottles). I asked my husband who went to first grade (no kindergarten) in Indianapolis. He remembers free milk also--he even recalled leaving the classroom and going to a particular place in the building to get the milk. When I was in high school we could buy milk cartons for 2 cents (no pop in the building in those days). The lunch program i... more »
CFACT official comment: CAFE reform will offer important relief
The Trump administration’s plan to freeze corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) standards for five years and to revoke California’s power to set its own gas-mileage rules will bring much-needed reform to the antiquated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. The post CFACT official comment: CAFE reform will offer important relief appeared first on CFACT.
"Classical Conditioning for Peace"
*"Classical Conditioning for Peace"* by David Swanson "According to the analysis of police-murder-instigator Dave Grossman, the reason that only a minority of soldiers attempted to kill in World War II and earlier wars was a general aversion to committing murder. * And the reason that the vast majority of U.S. soldiers (marines, sailors, etc.) have attempted to kill in recent decades is “classical conditioning.” A fireman rushes into a fire without thinking, if he or she has been conditioned through drill repetition to do so. Soldiers kill without thinking, if they have been traine...more »
‘Explosive device’ found in mailbox at George Soros home
Package containing what appeared to be explosive device found at billionaire's New York state home
Kurdish forces storm ISIS stronghold in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:45 P.M.) – A US-backed Syrian rebel group has reportedly entered a key stronghold for the Islamic State terror group in eastern Syria amid intensifying battles. “Our forces have blitzed ISIS militants and attacked their fortifications inside al-Sousah village”, a statement published by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said. Fierce clashes were reported […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN to consult Syria on appointing new envoy: Russian diplomat
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:15 P.M.) – Appointing a new UN envoy to Syria will be determined by the United Nations in coordination with the Syrian government, a top Russian diplomat said on Monday. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, told reporters that the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will be consulting with Damascus on appointing a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
More civilians to exit Idlib through Abu Duhur crossing
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian government has re-opened Abu Duhur humanitarian crossing to allow more civilians exit the jihadi-held territories in Idlib toward the government-controlled areas. Supported by Russian military, the humanitarian corridor is equipped with all logistics necessary to receive the civilians who will be leaving the rebel-run parts of the northwestern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Congress, Trump, and Internationalism in U.S. Foreign Policy
This post comes from Bridging the Gap co-director Jordan Tama, Associate Professor at the School of International Service at American University. American presidents have typically been more internationalist than the average member of Congress. For instance, many presidents have struggled to persuade Congress to approve important international agreements or increase spending on diplomacy and foreign […]
The healthy new food trend that’s taking the world by storm
Gabe Brown is a pioneer in regenerative land management, a holistic strategy that helps restore soil health. Last year, I visited his 5,000-acre farm in Bismarck, North Dakota, on my 63rd birthday. We reviewed many of his techniques in “How to Use Regenerative Farming Principles to Grow Healthier Food in Your Own Garden.” Here, we […] The post The healthy new food trend that’s taking the world by storm appeared first on Health Nut News.
CHICKENPOX OUTBREAK KEEPS 38 UNVACCINATED KIDS FROM CLASS IN BATTLE GROUND
Five cases of varicella, something Washington State’s Clark County Public Health has called “an outbreak”, are being reported in the Battle Ground Public School system at Daybreak Primary School. RELATED STORY: Washington State requiring chicken pox vax for ALL public/private high schools Students and staff who don’t have documented immunity against the virus must stay […] The post CHICKENPOX OUTBREAK KEEPS 38 UNVACCINATED KIDS FROM CLASS IN BATTLE GROUND appeared first on Health Nut News.
Virtue-Signalers Gone Wild
***** Annual Fundraiser! Please help me to keep this place going if you can afford to do so. Sardonicky receives many hundreds of visitors every day, so if each reader gave a one-time donation of even $5 or $10, it would really help me to keep doing this for hopefully another sevenyears. For those of you who don't want to use the PayPal donation button, please email me at kmgarcia2000@yahoo.com to get my physical address to mail your check. Thank you!***** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The blue wave forecast to wash over Congress like the storm surge from a hurricane has ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Yemen on Brink of Worst Famine in 100 Years If War Continues "Hyperalarming" "study Shows Massive Insect Loss "Why I'm Investing 500 Million in Migrants" - George Soros 2016 CNN Releases Photo Of Saudi "Double" Of Khashoggi, Turkey Finds Car Belonging To ConsulateSaudi agents reportedly stripped Khashoggi's body and walked out of the consulate wearing his clothes after killing him Saudi Crown Prince Spoke To Khashoggi By Phone Moments Before He Was Killed: Report Scientists may have be on their way to growing human brains Mass Wave Of 300 Migrants Storm High Border ... more »
My 2018 Mid-Term Election Prediction…
By Kent Heckenlively, JD At Bolen Report we cover health care. But let’s be honest. Two weeks before the midterms nobody is going to care. Let me give you three pieces of information, just so when all of this is over, you won’t be behind. President Trump signed a bill getting rid of the “gag” … Continue reading My 2018 Mid-Term Election Prediction… The post My 2018 Mid-Term Election Prediction… appeared first on BolenReport .
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Eric Levitz discusses the glaring gap between Americans' policy preferences, and the outcomes from a political system which falls far short of representing most people in the face of the influence of the ultra-rich. And Matthew Yglesias comments on the hack gap between the U.S.' two main political parties. - Robert Reich highlights how Donald Trump has only further enriched the wealthy while making life more precarious for the rest of the U.S. Mike Crawley reports on Doug Ford's plans to strip Ontario workers of their already-minimal gain... more »
Two Weeks Before the U.S. Elections, the World Heads to a Breaking Point
[image: President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet with local farmers to discuss the impact Hurricane Michael has had on their crops Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at Charlie Stewart’s Farm in Macon, Ga. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20181023-two-weeks.pdf We are now two weeks before the U.S. mid-term elections, which, whatever the outcome, will be a break-point in world affairs. At the same time, the financial system centered on Wall Street and the City of London is about to blow out, while the British geopolitical crowd is madly push... more »
Markets Right Now: Stocks Plunge in Early Trading
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 300 points in early trading, pulled down by big drops in Caterpillar and 3M.
Kremlin Calls Treaty Exit Without New Deal Offer ‘Dangerous’
As Trump's national security adviser prepared to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Putin's spokesman acknowledged the 1987 arms control deal had "weak spots."
Trump Sends CIA Director to Turkey to Review Khashoggi Case
"We're going to know a lot over the next two days about the Saudi situation," said Trump. "It's a very sad thing."
Turkish President: Saudis Plotted Writer’s Killing for Days
The Turkish president is expected to announce details Tuesday of his country's investigation into the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.
Issue of Married Catholic Priests Gains Traction Under Pope
This week, a two-hour documentary on Italian television is likely to contribute to the conversation.
Authorities: Explosive Device Found Near George Soros’ Home
The Bedford Police Department said it responded to the address in the hamlet of Katonah, N.Y. after an employee of the residence opened the package.
The Air Force Still Can’t Explain Why It Spent $1,280 On A Coffee Cup
*Task and Purpose, Paul Szoldra* *Security, * Your tax dollars at work... Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) finally received a response to questions he asked the Air Force on why it was spending more than a thousand bucks on an in-flight coffee cup, and he’s not all that satisfied with their explanation. “While I appreciate that the Air Force is working to find innovations that would help save taxpayer dollars, it remains unclear why it cannot find a cheaper alternative to a $1,280 cup,” Grassley said in a statement on Friday. “Government officials have the responsibility to use tax... more »
Trump's INF Treaty Termination Puts China on Notice—At Last
*James Carafano* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Washington has finally recognized that the INF Treaty has had a deleterious impact on its ability to manage great-power competition. Most of the debate over the administration’s decision to leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is missing the point. Thus far, the commentary has focused on whether the decision bodes good or ill for arms control and nuclear proliferation. That’s small ball. By pulling out of the INF Treaty, President Donald Trump is making a big statement about great-power competition. *From Check... more »
The Stealth F-35 Uses a "Threat Library" To Wage War. Here's What That Means.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * "It is part of a tech refresh effort for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter that improves memory, storage, processing speed, display video and aircraft parametric data, industry developers said." The Pentagon's F-35 is conducting attacks, surveillance operations and combat missions with an updated on-board “threat library” of Mission Data Files engineered to identify enemy threats in key regions around the globe. “The AORs (Areas of Responsibility) for current operations where our forces are -- currently have adequate Mission Data Files,” Vice Adm. Mat Winte... more »
Problem: China Wants More Nuclear-Armed Submarines
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Should we worry? Tong Zhao is a fellow in Carnegie’s Nuclear Policy Program based at the Carnegie–Tsinghua Center for Global Policy. He has written a useful explainer on China’s nuclear arsenal, focusing on the Chinese navy’s growing fleet of ballistic-missile submarines. “For many years, China has mostly relied on land-based nuclear weapons as its strategic deterrent,” Zhao wrote. “But now its fleet of nuclear-armed submarines is getting larger and more advanced. This long-term trend has far-reaching implications.” *Recommended: What Will the Six... more »
The B61 Mod 12 - America's Latest Nuclear Deterrent
While the world flirts on the edge of the nuclear precipice, a recent article on the Warrior Maven website looks at recent developments in the American nuclear program. According to the author of the report, Kris Osborn, the USAF has recently test-dropped an upgraded B61-12 (aka B61 Mod 12) nuclear bomb with improved accuracy from a B-2 Stealth bomber. This most recent modification to the B61 nuclear weapon is designed to improve the weapon's accuracy and that allows it to be equipped so that various attack options can be used depending on the mission. Let's look at some backgro... more »
Saudi Arabia gets a friend in need – Russia
*Hattippin J for leaving the link to a video which will be embedded at the end of this post* * AnonymousOctober 23, 2018 at 7:00 AM* *Hi Penny!There is a video with Bhadrakumar (from 5 days ago), who talks about the political and strategic consequences of the Khashoggi case:https://youtu.be/kfgsYUiUEIg .* Absolutely worth viewing- about 20 minutes in length But first an oped from MK Bhadrakumar- Very insightful. It included an interesting little video clip as well. It’s all here for your convenience. My suggestion, should you care to heed it, is read the piece entirely and watc... more »
Presidential Candidate’s Son Threatens to Close Brazil’s Supreme Court
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Tensions continued high on Monday over the controversial video which surfaced over the weekend, showing the son of presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro stating that all it would take to shut down the country’s Supreme Court (STF) would be a corporal and a soldier. The […]
‘Meme-killing’ EU regulation could end YouTube as we know it, CEO warns
The proposed amendments to the EU Copyright Directive would require the automatic removal of any user-created content suspected of violating intellectual property law. The post ‘Meme-killing’ EU regulation could end YouTube as we know it, CEO warns appeared first on The Duran.
Georgia's gubernatorial race could be a bellwether for Democrats nationally
Jeffrey Lazarus, Associate Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Beneath the surface, this traditionally conservative state is closely divided.
A few people care that we’re destroying the planet
News 1. A few people care that we’re destroying the planet Reporting for the National Observer, Carl Meyer has a look at the debate in Nova Scotia over offshore drilling: “My view is — hey, c’mon, it’s time to bite the bullet, and get away from any utilization of any possible new fossil fuel,” said Bill […]
On Corruption: The Weapon of Superfluous Mediocrity
A honest man is the common enemy, if society is mired in corruption. Here’s an excerpt from the monologue by Jacques Collin, the thief who has cheated death and goes by the name of Vautrin, to Eugène de Rastignac in Honoré de Balzac’s *Father Goriot* (*Le Père Goriot*): There are fifty thousand young men in your position at this moment, all bent as you are on solving one and the same problem—how to acquire a fortune rapidly. You are but a unit in that aggregate. You can guess, therefore, what efforts you must make, how desperate the struggle is. There are not fifty thousand good po... more »
Argentina: An Incredible UFO Case in Mburucuyá
*Source: PLANETA UFO and El Litoral www.ellitoral.com.arDate: 10.23.2018An Article by Francisco Villagrán* Argentina: An Incredible UFO Case in Mburucuyá During the 1980s and 1990s, residents of the interior of our province were witnesses to a number of cases of varying importance, classified according to renown world-class researchers as close encounters. The first classification, which still endures, was the one created by U.S. scientist Dr. Joseph Allen Hynek, an astrophysicist and astronomer of considerable importance, who started out as an earnest detractor of the UFO pheno... more »
Jewdas activist compares Zionism to Nazi ideology during 'antisemitism awareness' Labour event
Another day, another piece of Labour antisemitism news. 'A left-wing activist from the controversial Jewdas group compared Zionism to Nazi ideology when she gave "antisemitism awareness" to a Labour Party branch meeting. During her 55-minute speech to the Dulwich and West Norwood Labour branch on Thursday, self-declared "non-Zionist" Annie Cohen also claimed there was "room for discussion" about collaboration between the "Nazi Party and members of the Zionist movement." Ms Cohen said "Zionism is a racist ideology", adding it was "not possible to have a democratic Jewish state".' ... more »
September has Largest Job Creation Since 2013 in Brazil
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Benefiting from strong numbers in the services and industry segments, the creation of jobs with a formal contracts reached the highest level for the month of September in five years. According to data released by the General Register of Employees and Unemployed (CAGED), of the […]
We don't need more government programs for the poor
I'm getting more and more annoyed by claims from liberal and left-wing politicians that we need to provide more money for entitlement programs, social support programs, community development efforts, and the like. We don't. The facts speak for themselves. Since 1966, the first year with a significant increase in antipoverty spending, the poverty rate reported by the Census Bureau has been virtually unchanged. Last year a United Nations investigator using census data found “shocking” evidence that 40 million Americans live in “squalor and deprivation,” in a country where “tax cut... more »
The Tory-Ford Feud
Last night, John Tory was elected mayor of Toronto for the second time. His real opponent was never Jennifer Keesmaat. It was Doug Ford. Martin Regg Cohn writes: Monday’s mayoral contest was never really between Tory and Jennifer Keesmaat, who finished a distant second. His real nemesis has been, and will be, Ford — that shape-shifting mirage who long aspired to replace him as mayor, but has now one-upped him as premier. That Tory so handily won re-election is mostly thanks to Ford abruptly opting out of their looming confrontation last January, when he seized upon the easier pat... more »
The Cairo Water Conference
Recently, Egypt sponsored an internal conference “Cairo Water Week” which began on October 14-18, 2018. Seventy nations participated represented by high officials, as well as the United Nations, and the FAO. In addition, water experts and scientists took part in the conference. The objective of the conference was to create awareness on water shortage in the Arab World and to discuss the possibility of conserving water in light of the high population increase. The attendees also discussed the negative future consequences of Global weather changes and its impact on the region. The d... more »
Scientists Warn the UN of Capitalism’s Imminent Demise
The amount of energy we can extract, compared to the energy we are using to extract it, is decreasing “across the spectrum — unconventional oils, nuclear and renewables return less energy in generation than conventional oils, whose production has peaked — and societies need to abandon fossil fuels because of their impact on the climate. The post Scientists Warn the UN of Capitalism’s Imminent Demise appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The U.S. Navy's New Attack Sub Will Be Faster, More Lethal, And Expensive
Wikimedia *USNI News:* *Navy’s New SSN(X) Attack Sub To Be Faster, More Lethal – And More Expensive* The Navy’s next class fast attack submarine will be designed for a return to blue-water great power competition, where the ability to support forces ashore is less important than operating in the open ocean hunting rival submarines, according to an analysis of the Navy’s 30 Year shipbuilding plan conducted by Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The Navy plans to start purchasing this new class of submarine in 2034. Previously the SSN(X) class were assumed to be a successor to the cu... more »
Our inevitably living Constitution
For the Symposium on Jonathan Gienapp, The Second Creation: Fixing the American Constitution in the Founding Era (Belknap Press, 2018). No one in the future can be considered a literate commentator on the history of the Constitution and American constitutional development who has not carefully read and reflected on Jonathan Gienapp’s stunning book *The Second Creation: Fixing the American Constitution in the Founding Era. *The title itself is extraordinarily rich. It requires us to stop regarding the Philadelphia Convention, or even the various state ratifying conventions, as the... more »
Great Day Trips to Explore Within Two Hours from Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With spring finally here, it’s time to get out and about and exploring not just the city of Rio but some places nearby that make for a day adventure. Each of these four destinations is easily reachable by car or public transport within two hours. […]
Is China's Massive Missile Build-Up The Real Reason Why President Trump Decided To Exit The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty With Russia?
The mobile DF-26 is shown in a military parade in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in 2017 celebrating the PLA's 90th birthday. CHINA DAILY *Japan Times:* *China’s missile buildup — a threat to U.S. bases in Japan — likely a key factor in Trump plan to exit INF* U.S. President Donald Trump has pinned much of the blame for Washington’s planned exit from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on Russian violations of the landmark pact. But a closer look shows that China’s buildup of its missile forces — which pose a grave threat to U.S. military bases in Japan and el... more »
Bridging State-level Cybersecurity Resources
In the run-up to November’s midterms, state governments across the U.S. find themselves at the forefront of the national-security debate around safeguarding our elections. It should come as no surprise that many states are struggling to protect their election and other critical systems. After all, cybersecurity remains a key challenge for the federal government as well, despite its massive resources and deep expertise. Budget realities demand that state government find innovative ways to respond to cybersecurity threats. Michigan’s Cyber Civilian Corps (MiC3) is an innovative mode... more »
An American Perspective on a Chinese Perspective on the Defense Department’s Cyber Strategy and ‘Defending Forward’
Credit: David Gleason/Flickr Last week, *Lawfare* published an article from Lyu Jinghua, a former colonel in the People’s Liberation Army, titled “A Chinese Perspective on the Pentagon’s Cyber Strategy: From ‘Active Cyber Defense’ to ‘Defending Forward.’” It raises some interesting and fair questions about the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy’s embrace of the “defense forward” concept, but it also offers a deeply unconvincing narrative in which that concept is an unjustified bolt-from-the-blue that threatens to destabilize international relations. *True, “defense forward” mig... more »
DAVID BROOKS: SOMEONE REALLY OUGHT TO TRY SAYING THAT DONALD TRUMP IS A BAD PERSON!
David Brooks finds the Democrats' midterm message deeply disappointing. ... Trump and the other populists have transformed the G.O.P. and thrown down a cultural, moral and ideological gauntlet. This election is the Democrats’ first opportunity to push back against a thoroughly Trumpified Republican Party. It is a remarkable opportunity to realign the electorate.... So how, at this crucial moment in history, have the Democrats responded? “The top three issues this year are health care, health care and health care,” J.B. Poersch, of the Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC, told CN... more »
Does Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Support A Law Where ISIS Fighters Will Only Spend A Maximum Of Six Months In Jail?
AFP *Brian Lilley:* *Trudeau wants terrorism offences reduced to maximum six months of jail time* Today is October 22, the four year anniversary of the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill. On the morning of October 22, 2014, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau shot and killed Cpl Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial before storming Centre Block. As he ran down the central corridor firing bullets from his rifle, then Prime Minister Stephen Harper was meeting with his caucus on one side while Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair was meeting his NDP caucus on the other side. Any one of the MPs st... more »
Untitled
*Report: Half of All Women in Engineering Schools Experience Sexual Harassment* *A report! How gorgeous! But what is it based on? I could do a report that said the opposite. So what would that prove? For the "report" to be any evidence of anything, we would need to know such things as how does the study define sexual harassment and how was the sample collected? The "report" seems to be unpublished so we have no means of finding that out. After nearly 50 years of reading Leftist "research" I am pretty sure what I would find if I had full information: garbage that ignored ... more »
Untitled
*Faith in science is undermined by peer-review failings* Science has been in the news lately. As part of the release of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, the boast was made that the contents were based on the work of 91 of the top scientists and more than 6000 scientific references. This carries on the tradition outlined by the chairman of the IPCC from 2002 to 2015, Rajendra Pachauri: “We carry out an assessment of climate change based on peer-reviewed literature, so everything that we look at and take into account in our assessments has to carry ... more »
German Chancellor Merkel 'Caves' To President Trump's Demand To Open Up Germany To US Gas Imports
© REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst *The Hill:* *Merkel moves to open up Germany to US gas imports after Trump's push: report* German Chancellor Angela Merkel is making a move to open up Germany's market to U.S. gas companies, following a lobbying push from President Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported. Merkel told a group of lawmakers over breakfast in October that her government will co-finance a $576 million liquified natural gas (LNG) shipping terminal in northern Germany, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the meeting. The project had been stalled for years, but Tr... more »
The U.S. Army Wants Generation Z To Join-Up
*DoD Buzz*: *Army Launches New 'Warriors Wanted' Campaign Aimed at Generation Z* The U.S. Army just launched a new marketing campaign called "Warriors Wanted," featuring short, digital ads on social media and cable TV aimed at Generation Z. The campaign debuted on cable networks Thursday night with a short video showing soldiers from the 75th Ranger Regiment fast-roping out of helicopters into urban combat. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: Showing urban combat is a different take on trying to convince young men and women to join. It is effective? We shall see.
As China cracks down on faked drug trial data, US FDA abandons disclosure rule
The FDA has walked away from a 2010 rule that would have forced drug makers to disclose fabricated data to regulators. As Bloomberg Law reported last week, the FDA has withdrawn the proposed rule, “Reporting Information Regarding Falsification of Data,” which would require sponsors to report information indicating that any person has, or may have, … Continue reading As China cracks down on faked drug trial data, US FDA abandons disclosure rule
The Day After
I know... it's too soon for this kind of speculation-- but Gabby Orr and Dan Lippman started it... so how couldI resist? And the preliminary fingerprinting began weeks, if not months ago. Orr and Lippman reported at *Politico* that at his rallies, Señor Trumpanzee argues that "the midterms are about one person-- Donald Trump. 'Get out in 2018,' Trump told a crowd in Missouri last month, 'because you’re voting for me!'" Privately, the illegitimate fake "president" says the exact opposite. This is the person who Gideon Rachman tried to claim is a great historical figure rather than ... more »
The NSA Is Outsourcing It's IT Department
*NextGov*: NSA Finalizes $6.7 Billion in Classified Tech Contracts After two years, the NSA finished rebidding its “Groundbreaker” program and is beginning work on a secretive new set of communications *contracts.* The National Security Agency is quietly beginning work on a new series of three communications contracts valued at $6.7 billion. Details are sparse because the classified contracts—collectively called Greenway—were secretly awarded to telecommunications giant AT&T and defense contractors General Dynamics and ManTech International over the past year. Redacted legal docume... more »
Red Cross spreading nonsense about climate change conflicts
“According to the Red Cross climate change is exacerbating conflicts – a claim which has been soundly debunked by a detailed study into the correlation between drought and conflict.” click here
Kenya wins big in Ksh.200B Cortec Mining case
23-Oct-2018 A case filed by Cortec Mining Ltd and two others against the Republic of Kenya under the Kenya-UK BIT amounting to Ksh.200billion has been dismissed.
Cambodia talks fail to end trade sanction threat, EU says
23-Oct-2018 EU is moving ahead to strip Cambodia of its special trade status, worth billions of euros a year, admidst criticisms of authoritarianism and rights abuses
Norway FTA talks picking up speed
23-Oct-2018 Norway and China are likely to conclude a trade pact next year.
TPP-11 on track to take effect in mid-January
23-Oct-2018 The 11-country Trans-Pacific Partnership is expected to go into force in mid-January, with New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam and Canada on track to complete the ratification process by November, joining Japan, Mexico and Singapore, which have already done so
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia eye trade deals
23-Oct-2018 Indonesia is currently proposing to have a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the GCC countries
3 Mega Quakes Hit Canada 6.6 / 6.8 / 6.5 Seismic Waves
Powerful earthquakes strike off Canada’s coast. Here’s what it means for us in Washington state by Agueda Pacheco-Flores, https://www.seattletimes.com/ The earthquakes did not put any additional stress on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, where the big earthquake is expected to take place. – Several powerful earthquakes shook an underwater ridge off the coast of Canada Sunday night, hitting […]
WSJ Op-Ed Cracks The Code: Why Liberal Intellectuals Hate Trump
WSJ: The Real Reason They Hate Trump The post WSJ Op-Ed Cracks The Code: Why Liberal Intellectuals Hate Trump appeared first on The Duran.
Connectivity gods relent!
*TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018Connectivity restored:* Yesterday morning, the gods of connectivity struck, obliterating services to our sprawling campus. Late last night, as the neighborhood slept, connectivity was restored. Depending on the whims of the gods, we'll be posting later this morning.
International Students Creating an American Legacy
Wednesday marks the third annual I Stand with Immigrants College and University Day of Action. This is especially profound as I reflect on the hallmark of American higher education: the unique combination of openness to all, promotion of new ideas and emphasis on critical thinking.
Fact: Viet Cong Commandos Sank an American 'Aircraft Carrier'
*Paul Richard Huard* *History, * And they didn't need carrier-killer missiles. *Five Navy divers investigated damage to Card. One said he found the remains of a U.S.-made demolitions pack — evidence that the Viet Cong might have used stolen American military munitions.* It was shortly after midnight when two Viet Cong commandos emerged from a sewer tunnel that emptied into Saigon Port, each man carrying nearly 90 pounds of high explosives and the components needed to make two time bombs. Their target was the largest American ship in port, USNS Card. An escort carrier that saw d... more »
High Profile Ukrainian Fugitive Arrested in France For Money Laundering Has Apparent Manafort-Russia Connection Through Yanukovych
There is an apparent Manafort-Russia connection to this story. The suspect is (unofficially) identified as Dmytro Malynovskyy who ran on … Continue reading →
Russia Says It Is Building the World's First Catamaran Aircraft Carrier
*Michael Peck* *Security, * We have all the details. *But why a catamaran design instead of a conventional flat-top or ski-jump carrier? "Catamarans offer the advantages of reduced drag which permit catamarans to attain speeds not possible with a monohull and/or the option of being equipped with less powerful and therefore less expensive engines," according to GlobalSecurity.org. "Because of their relatively great length in relation to their width, a catamaran is able to travel at high speed and has excellent lateral stability."* Russia says it is building the world's first cat...more »
Stealth Can't Fix This: The B-2, New B-21 and F-35 All Share a Big Problem
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * While advances in stealth technology, targeting, aerodynamics and computer avionics all continue to progress at alarming speeds, innovations when it comes to bomb configurations have not seen a commensurate technical acceleration, service leaders say. *"The Air Force is staying focused on weapons modernization," Ray told a group of reporters at AFA.* US Air Force researchers and bomb-makers are expressing concerns that the modernization of air-dropped weapons has been lagging-behind the many technical advances built into the larger platforms that drop ... more »
The BBC's faux concern at threats to stab Theresa May
This BBC report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45938754 shows how the BBC are conflicted. On the one hand the BBC are Tories Out and Vote Labour but on the other hand it's anti Brexit. Hence the BBC pushing the anti Brexit supporters line, and the headlines. Oddly I don't recall the BBC headlining this news about John McDonnell: 'In 2010, Mr McDonnell caused a furore by suggesting he would like to travel back in time and kill Margaret Thatcher in the Labour leadership contest. He subsequently apologised after he was condemned by both Tory and Labour MPs. However on Monday... more »
Inside the remote U.S. base in Syria central to combating ISIS and countering Iran
This NBC report is disinformation that, unintentionally perhaps, also reveals America's close covert support for terrorists
Where Is Sergei Skripal?
Why have we not seen or heard from Sergei Skripal of his daughter, Yulia? As questions mount not only over their whereabouts but whether they are still alive?
#1 – The Greatest Evil In Our World – Out of Darkness Into the Light
It's estimated that across the planet there are 20-30 million slaves, mostly kids and women. Blackstone Intelligence examines John Podesta and Pizzagate's role
#2 – The Horror in Omaha – Out of Darkness Into the Light
Blackstone Intelligence Network looks at a sinister case of child abuse in Omaha, which involved respected members of the community and the CIA
War Plans on Iran Mean Trump and Saudis Coordinating Cover-up of Khashoggi Killing
Finian Cunningham on why the US drive for regime change in Iran means that it has to shore up the Saudis, and why that means spinning a cover-up to absolve MbS of Khashoggi's murder
LGBT thought police now a danger to public health
Twitter bans LifeSiteNews for science article covering spread of STDs among gay men
Worth watching: Javad Zarif on why Iran is developing ballistic missiles
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif explains precisely why his country is pursuing a missile development program
マレーシア、RCEP急がない ダレル・レイキン氏
23-Oct-2018 マレーシアのダレル・レイキン貿易産業相は日本経済新聞の書面インタビューで、東アジア地域包括的経済連携（RCEP）交渉について「建設的な成果の達成を犠牲にしてまで合意を急ぎたくない」と述べた。
ＴＰＰ１１ 来年１月発効の公算 「来月にも手続き完了」 茂木担当相
23-Oct-2018 茂木敏充経済再生・環太平洋連携協定（ＴＰＰ）担当相は１６日、米国を除く１１カ国によるＴＰＰの新協定（ＴＰＰ１１）の発効に必要な各国の手続きが１１月中に完了するとの見通しを明らかにした。
IPCC report has no relevance to science
“Normally, after someone writes a report, they write a summary that strives to accurately represent it. After making both the report and the summary public, they move on. Not the IPCC. Its website tells us 16 pages worth of changes are now … Continue reading →
Mr. Paul Krugman over-reacts against President Trump, to say the least
I’m not sure exactly who Mr. Krugman is talking about (here) when he rages against climate denial since it is impossible to deny climate. Climate is a dynamic system. Yes it has changed, is changing, and will change. It is … Continue reading →
Art Lost, Then Found: The Story of Scagliola
This is as it should be. The market truly wants this and will happily pay for it and it is hard to imagine a finer calling for a young artist. Now i want to see every art form so honored and every great master also so honored. The talent is out there, and we have many great masters whose work needs at least to be replicated. This produces a large cadre of master artists as well whose own artistic vision may also surprise and certainly emerge. This technique can obviously be reintroduced into all significant architectural work. The day is coming when we will start building ... more »
Network Coverage of Trump 92 Percent Negative, Lacks Diversity, Report Says
We know all this of course, but it is completely wrong and seriously ill advised, but has happened anyway. More recently we all have witnessed an assault on independent voices on Twitter and Facebook in particular. However this arose after both leaders were neutralized. What this means is that they are now under orders and the purpose of those orders is to make the case for such behavior to be banned. There is a greater plan at work here set up to implement a right to free speech rule to come after the midterms as part of a greater plan aimed at the full restoration of the ... more »
Grandpa's Upright Wolves
This is a superb sighting of an actual pack of Giant Sloths. It was also done by an expert woodsman. Note that it most resembles a timber wolf as do our other Dogman sightings. His first sighting caught the animal leaping across a road in front of him. It certainly explains why the locals all vacated their cabins. Curious carnivores is one thing, but a hungry one is another matter. The sheer power of these animals is extraordinary and I suspect hat they can even challenge a Black bear. Recall they have long sharp claws on both hands and feet and can easily gut a victim. ... more »
Here’s what Trump’s ethanol plan means for farmers, refiners and motorists
While i am no fan of ethanol, we have it and expanding the market inside the USA is sound for the present. At least the enthusiasm of the past is now abated. I do think that growing cattails would produce a far more ample feed stock that corn though in terms of yield and as much usable silage and potential bio char. In the meantime, expanding the local market for corn is a good choice while we are threatening a trade war in order to bring our trade partners to their senses along with ourselves as well... . *Here’s what Trump’s ethanol plan means for farmers, refiners and mot... more »
Octoberfest Fun
From the link here we find some background and information about Octoberfest and how it got started. Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens … Continue reading →
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* "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 plenty)!" Saudi Arabia, and I get along great with all of them. They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million. Am I supposed to dislike them? I like them very much!" - Bought and Sold "President" Trump Don't ya love it when politicians contradict themselves? In the case of Señor Trumpanzee, the old adage that money doesn't talk, it swears is extra meaningful right now. It's swearing very loud... more »
The Caravan Crisis 2.0 Shows That Central America Needs The US’ Support
The resultant dilemma is extremely delicate for all sides because the US can’t risk Central America failing even more than it already is – largely due to Washington’s own military, economic, and political policies towards it – because this could catalyze a chain reaction of destabilization that might lead to overwhelming numbers of migrants fleeing north towards its border. The post The Caravan Crisis 2.0 Shows That Central America Needs The US’ Support appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Khashoggi’s Murder – Why the Fuss?
The reaction demonstrates the importance of the Muslim Brotherhood. Henry Makow explains
Our Military Has a Problem Finding Qualified Recruits
[image: our-military-has-a-problem-finding-qualified-recruits] Finding qualified or even teachable candidates among the recruits has become a huge problem.
CIA Director Haspel Travels To Turkey To Work On The Jamal Khashoggi Case
New CIA Director Gina Haspel speaks after being sworn in during ceremonies at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Virginia, U.S. May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Reuters: *CIA director Haspel travels to Turkey for Khashoggi case: source* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - CIA Director Gina Haspel is traveling to Turkey on Monday to work on the investigation into the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier on Monday that he has “top in... more »
Tweets For Today
Donald Trump: US will build up nuclear arsenal https://t.co/Juw8kx6jv8 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) October 22, 2018 Russia pledges 'balance' if U.S. quits nuclear pact; Trump eyes more weapons https://t.co/1UrbbTUKNm — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 22, 2018 Caravan of thousands of Central American migrants grows ahead of push into Mexico as Pres. Donald Trump rained more threats on their governments. https://t.co/9Z4KwWvtaA @mexmarks @moises1975 @Oliverderos pic.twitter.com/br3Yx6Arg9 — AP Images (@AP_Images) October 22, 2018 #Mexico #Honduras More than 7,000 people ha... more »
The Road To Collectivism
Combine Judaism. Christianity and Islam and we have 53.84% 53.84% of humanity believe in Utopia, whether physical or in the afterlife. You expect these devotees not to prefer utopian solutions to their troubles?
NSA Leaker Edward Snowden: I Am Not Safe In Russia
Edward Snowden. Photo by: Glenn Greenwald,Laura Poitras *Washington Times:* *NSA leaker Snowden: I'm not safe in Russia* *'Does it matter? I didn't come forward to be safe.' * Edward Snowden has raised concerns regarding his safety in Russia, where the former U.S. intelligence contractor has resided for over five years in the wake of leaking classified National Security Agency documents. “As for the future in Russia and what will happen there, I can’t say I’m safe. I don’t know” Mr. Snowden said Thursday during an address telecast to a crowd in Austria. “But the real question is: ... more »
Lectins, Gluten, Arthritis, Heart Disease, and Your Dinner
Is there a common thread behind many of our common diseases? Might it be a chemical plants make to protect themselves from being eaten? Lectins. Continue reading →
The Saudis Keep Changing Their Story on the Murder of Khashoggi. What Should We Do?
[image: the-saudis-keep-changing-their-story-on-the-murder-of-khashoggi-what-should-we-do] The Saudi version of the disappearance and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi seems to change every day or so.
Picture Of The Day
Winsler and her military dog, Bella, have been together "since day one," she said. "I got to train with Bella for six weeks, certify her, bring her to the fleet and stay on her. I am her first handler and she's my first dog. I have to rely on her for my life and she has to rely on me for everything else." Sgt. Matthew Callahan/US Marine Corps *WNU Editor: *The above picture comes from this photo-gallery .... *A US Marine photographer shot these beautiful portraits of troops overseas* (Business Insider).
October 23rd – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #642
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 →
Tuesday October 23rd – 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 →
Wow – The Bloom is Really Off The Ruse…
When I watched this earlier today I noticed something was odd; the background sound and the responses from the visible audience don’t align with the visual as presented. Watch. When President Obama is speaking there’s almost no visible reaction; but … Continue reading →
Seven Powerful Earthquakes Off Canadian Pacific Coast
“Looks like the Cascadia fault continues to build pressure,” says reader. ____________ The seven earthquakes, which measured between 6.8 and 4.3, struck off the coast of Vancouver Island, B.C., Sunday night and Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake, a 6.6, struck roughly 135 miles (217 km)off the coast of Vancouver Island on ... Read moreSeven Powerful Earthquakes Off Canadian Pacific Coast The post Seven Powerful Earthquakes Off Canadian Pacific Coast appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Former President Obama Says President Trump's White House Works Like A 'Tin-Pot Dictatorship'
*Buzz Feed:* Barack Obama Is Back On The Campaign Trail And Back In A Box “That is not how America works. That is how some tin-pot dictatorship works." LAS VEGAS — Former president Barack Obama was onstage at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Monday, doing a familiar, uncomfortable job. He was here to rally Democrats and to fight cultural tides the party didn’t quite anticipate. It’s a pattern that began in Massachusetts back in early 2010, when Obama flew to Boston to save a special election that had come out of nowhere to nearly kill Obamacare's chances in the Senate. Here i... more »
Would Hegel Really Think That Trump Is Like Napoleon?
In a *Financial Times* OpEd this morning-- Donald Trump embodies the spirit of our age-- Gideon Rachman wrote that "Historic figures do not have to be good people, or even particularly intelligent. Mr Trump is a habitual liar, whose administration has set up detention camps for children. Rex Tillerson, his former secretary of state, is reputed to have called the president a 'moron.' But none of that need stop Mr Trump from being what the philosopher Georg Hegel called a 'world-historical figure'." Like Napoleon. "Hegel," explained Emmanuel Macron, "viewed 'great men' as instrument... more »
This Ukrainian Su-25 Fighter Jet Nearly Hits The Landing Strip Doing An Ultra-Low Flying Stunt
*RT:* *WATCH Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jets nearly hit landing strip in ultra-low flying stunt * A video circulating online captured the dramatic moment a pair of Su-25 warplanes almost touched the ground as they buzzed over an airfield in Ukraine, while flying at a dangerously low altitude. Several people can be seen running away from the landing strip right before the pilots in their Su-25MS1 jets execute the daring move, while a number of large transport planes and a helicopter are parked across the airfield. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: This is how stupid accidents happen.
The U.S. Air Force's $1,280 Cup Story Continues
An Airman holds a hot cup inside a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in June. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman) *FOX News:* *Air Force's $326G hot cup tab draws senator's ire* An air base’s penchant for pricey coffee cups has garnered the attention of a United States senator, who is demanding -- and receiving -- an explanation for the purchase of beverage tumblers that cost $1,280 each. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, questioned the procurement in an Oct. 2 letter to Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson. Grassley's letter cited a September 26 Fox News article repo... more »
Standing Rock Water Protectors file Class Action Lawsuit against Morton County, North Dakota and TigerSwan
Breaking News By Brenda Norrell Censored News Updated Tuesday 10 pm Standing Rock Water Protectors filed a class action civil rights lawsuit against Morton County, North Dakota Governors, TigerSwan, and others, demanding a jury trial. The lawsuit, Thunderhawk vs. Morton County, was filed by Cissy Thunderhawk, Waste Win Young, and Rev. John Floberg, on behalf of water protectors.
Pesticide-Free Organic Food Lowers Your Blood Cancer Risk by 86% – 70,000 French People Surveyed
Cutting out pesticides by eating only organic food could slash your cancer risk by up to 86 percent, a new study claims. Source: By Mia De Graaf www.dailymail.co.uk The biggest impact was seen on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma risk, which plummeted among those who shunned chemical-sprayed food, according to the survey of nearly 70,000 French adults. Overall, organic […] The post Pesticide-Free Organic Food Lowers Your Blood Cancer Risk by 86% – 70,000 French People Surveyed appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
U.S. Army Prepares For Information Warfare
Cyberwar games at the United States Military Academy. (Photo: Michael Falco for The New York Times) *Washington Times:* *Army gears up for info warfare* The Army this month outlined its plan for using modern-day information warfare in future military conflicts as part of new, high-technology warfighting capabilities. According a new manual, information operations are defined as the use during military operations of “information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrupt or usurp the decision-making of adversaries and potential adver... more »
Census Win – Supreme Court Strikes Down Activist New York Court in Census Citizenship Ruling…
The most recent reviews of media presentations for this story (The Hill and CNN) reflect MSM disappointment that SCOTUS has ruled in favor of the administration. The U.S. Commerce Department is adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. An … Continue reading →
Israel Warns It’s About to ‘Change the Game’ in Gaza
Zionist propaganda for war! Israel Warns It’s About to ‘Change the Game’ in Gaza by http://www.israeltoday.co.il/ A tense quiet in the Gaza border region might be the result of serious Israeli threats to “change the game” should terrorists in the coastal enclave continue to threaten the residents of southern Israel. – For months, Gaza-based terrorists have […]
US Sanctions Against Saudis Would Anger Military-Industrial Complex: Analyst
PressTV Published on Oct 22, 2018 The brutal murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, has put US President Donald Trump in a difficult dilemma, a US academic and analyst says. If Washington imposes sanctions against Riyadh over Khashoggi’s killing, it would create outrage in the US military–industrial complex,“ […]
US Announces Decision to Quit Nuclear Agreement with Russia
RT America Published on Oct 22, 2018 National Security Advisor John Bolton heads to Moscow in what was expected to be a high tension meeting as he met with top Russian officials. RT America’s Sara Montes De Oca reports. For Analysis, RT America’s Scottie Nell Hughes is joined by Peter Kuznick, professor of history at American […]
What is Behind the Bias in Mainstream News Coverage?
RT America Published on Oct 22, 2018 The state of today’s corporate media in the United States is not what it used to be. Why aren’t many of the stories you need to know about being covered? And when they are covered, why aren’t they covered fully? RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports. For analysis RT America’s […]
Bill Clinton Admits that Hillary is Necromancer and Talks to Dead Eleanor Roosevelt, Oct 23, 2012
Maglor Valinor Published on Apr 24, 2016 While speaking at a dedication ceremony for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park in New York City on Wednesday, former President Bill Clinton said his wife “was known to commune” with Eleanor Roosevelt, and that Roosevelt had passed him a message through Hillary. – “A special thanks to […]
Belgian Official: Israel Steals Organs of Palestinian Kids
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy of the […]
Italy Responds To EU Commission, Admits Deficit Breach But Refuses To Budge
Italy Responds To EU Commission, Admits Deficit Breach But Refuses To Budge by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Initial relief over a favorable Moody’s downgrade of Italy, which pushed the rating just one notch above junk but kept the outlook stable (which in turn prompted the following sarcastic remark from Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid “If there’s one thing […]
Emerging Economies Stockpiling Gold in Expectation of US Dollar Banking System Collapse – Analysts
Emerging Economies Stockpiling Gold in Expectation of US Dollar Banking System Collapse – Analysts by https://www.rt.com/ Countries around the world are turning to gold as uncertainty about the global economy rises. Trade wars and the aggressive policies of the United States are making emerging economies withdraw from dollar assets, analysts told RT. – “In the near […]
India Offloading US Treasuries to Support National Currency & Buy Gold
India Offloading US Treasuries to Support National Currency & Buy Gold by https://www.rt.com/ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is cutting down on its holding of US Treasuries, joining a number of countries which have been dumping US debt to bolster domestic economies. – The country’s share of US sovereign debt saw a gradual decline from […]
Liberman Says Israel Has ‘Exhausted All Options’ on Gaza. It’s War!
Zionist ‘666’ propaganda for war! Liberman Says Israel Has ‘Exhausted All Options’ on Gaza. It’s War! by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Defense minister says a ‘strong blow’ against Hamas is the only way to lower the level of violence – Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Monday declared that Israel had exhausted efforts at reaching an arrangement with the […]
‘Modern Exorcist’ vs Witches & Sorcerers… Public Hexing … And It’s All about Kavanaugh
RT Published on Oct 22, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9gsw After a Brooklyn occult shop made headlines with a public hexing of controversial Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, exorcist Father Gary Thomas has stepped up to defend the judge’s spiritual flank with a well-timed mass. end
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