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YOUR EARLY WARNING: Escalated Risk Transfer
ITM Trading Streamed live 4 hours ago Link to Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/risk-… In the current debt-based system, credit provides market liquidity. As long as governments, corporations and individuals can service a growing mountain of debt, today’s economies “appear” to thrive. That what makes inflation so important and deflation to be fought. But global economic growth […]
Euro Doesn’t Work and It’s a Fact – Italy’s Budget Committee Chief
Euro Doesn’t Work and It’s a Fact – Italy’s Budget Committee Chief by https://sputniknews.com/, 15 Sep 2018 The Italian government is expected to outline new public finance and economic growth targets by the end of the month and submit a draft budget to the European Commission by October 15. Meanwhile, Sputnik Italy has spoken with the […]
Italy Ready for EU Showdown in Budget Clash ‘Italians Come First’
Italy Ready for EU Showdown in Budget Clash ‘Italians Come First’ by GERRARD KAONGA, https://www.express.co.uk/ ITALIAN deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini has vowed he will not change Rome’s proposed 2019 budget in defiance of the European Commission’s three week deadline for a new plan as tensions soar. – During a radio interview Mr Salvini insisted the budget, […]
Zionist War Propaganda: ‘Israel Must Make Decision about Military Option vis-à-vis Gaza’
In war propaganda: you portray yourselves as righteous victims reacting defensively to the aggressive actions of the evil enemy. The opposite is true. Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit, is the aggressor who has been committing genocide and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinians (REAL Jews IMO) for the past 70+ years. – ‘Israel Must Make […]
UK Govt: No Evidence of Russian Meddling in UK Affairs
RT America Published on Oct 24, 2018 Anya Parampil brings us an update on a UK Government report which determined “the Government has not seen evidence of successful use of disinformation by foreign actors, including Russia, to influence UK democratic processes.” Anya speaks with former UK MP George Galloway, asking him if these findings will put […]
5 Times Israel ‘Had No Choice’ And Went to War
5 Times Israel ‘Had No Choice’ And Went to War by https://www.rt.com/ Israel has no other option but to launch a “war” against Hamas, the Israeli defense minister has recently claimed, calling it the last resort. Modern history shows, however, that Israel has resorted to force quite frequently. – “Wars are only conducted when there is […]
Picture Of The Day
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman poses for a selfie during the Future Investment Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. REUTERS/Stephen Kalin *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Editors Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
Price Gouging During a Natural Disaster
[image: price-gouging-during-a-natural-disaster] Price gouging in the wake of natural disasters is often seen as evil exploitation by sellers to rip off desperate customers. Let's hold off on that conclusion until after you give thought to some very important questions. First let's see what we can agree upon.
The Russians And Chinese Are Listening In On President Trump's Phone Calls
*New York Times:* *When Trump Phones Friends, the Chinese and the Russians Listen and Learn* WASHINGTON — When President Trump calls old friends on one of his iPhones to gossip, gripe or solicit their latest take on how he is doing, American intelligence reports indicate that Chinese spies are often listening — and putting to use invaluable insights into how to best work the president and affect administration policy, current and former American officials said. Mr. Trump’s aides have repeatedly warned him that his cellphone calls are not secure, and they have told him that Russia... more »
This Election Is About Morality-- It Is About Right And Wrong
*Dayna Steele with VCG in Beaumont* On Friday evening the Vote Common Good tour finally arrives in California, appropriately enough, in Escondido Grape Day Park for a rally with much-maligned progressive Democrat Ammar Campar-Najjar (CA-50). Ammar has been attacked by desperate criminal Congressman Duncan Hunter as a Muslim, although Ammar was born and raised a Christian and is still active in his church. The DCCC refuses to defend him but the pastors associated with Vote Common Good will be in the district doing just that. On Sunday evening they'll be rallying with Harley Rouda at ... more »
Apparently One of the Undelivered Acme Fake Bombs is Missing…
(Story Link) Apparently the Post Office knows they had one destined to Joe Biden, that is somewhere in the mail system… Not to worry, the FBI’s best men are on the case.
Tribal Officials, Democrats Push Back On 9th Circuit Judicial Nominee
“Native American groups oppose Seattle attorney Eric Miller’s nomination because they say he has made a name for himself by … Continue reading →
Anti-fracking law looms large in Colorado
By David Wojick, Ph.D. Proposition 112 is an industry destroying "leave-it-in-the-ground" trick, artfully disguised as an innocent health measure. The post Anti-fracking law looms large in Colorado appeared first on CFACT.
"A Report From The Field"
*"A Report From The Field"* by The ZMan "One of the stranger things about this age is that even the fiercest critics of the ruling class are finding it hard to keep pace with the ruling class confirming their claims. Make some exaggerated statement about the Cloud People and before you have had a chance to defend it from critics, Cloud People have taken to social media to prove your point. It’s a cliché to say that satire is dead, but it really does feel that way. How can you satirize people who are everything you mock them for being, plus some extra to make the point? A popular t... more »
Saudi Arms Deals Worth Billions Are Not Going To Be Cancelled Because Of The Murder Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Experts say the US, UK and France would have to all halt arm sales for sanctions to hurt the kingdom. (Reuters: Fahad Shadeed ) *ABC News Online*: *Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi arms deals worth billions likely to stay in place despite journalist's killing, experts say* The murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has refocused attention on controversial arms sales to the kingdom. Germany has led the way by deciding to halt arms sales to the regime with Chancellor Angela Merkel urging allies to do likewise in condemnation of the brutal killing, which she...more »
Did the 82nd Airborne Division Receive Word They Are Being Deployed to the Border?
A baseless social media rumor led some readers to believe U.S. soldiers were being sent to the Mexican border in response to a Central American migrant caravan.
Anti-fracking chaos in Colorado
Industry-crushing, economy-crushing monster buffer zones ________________ “The “fracking” revolution has enabled the United States to produce more oil than at any time since 1970, and more natural gas than ever before,” says Paul Driessen. “But the technology is under constant assault by radical environmentalists who want to keep all our fossil fuels in the ground. ... Read moreAnti-fracking chaos in Colorado The post Anti-fracking chaos in Colorado appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Yemen: Fourteen Million People Are Facing "An Imminent And Great Big Famine"
*BBC:* *Yemen crisis: Half of population facing 'pre-famine conditions'* Half the population of war-torn Yemen - 14 million people - are facing "pre-famine conditions", the UN has warned. Humanitarian co-ordinator Mark Lowcock said survey work showed the number entirely reliant on aid for survival was three million higher than thought. There was a clear danger of a famine "much bigger than anything any professional in this field has seen during their working lives", he added. Medics say the number of deaths linked to food-related factors is rising. Yemen has been devastated by a... more »
Climate Change Propaganda - Part 2
by *Michael Spencer* Further Climate Change Propaganda or as I prefer to call them Climate Change Lies. (See Part 1 - here)
Is This a German Village Shaped Like a Fingerprint?
If this village is ever found at the scene of a crime, the culprit won't be difficult to catch.
Are Uber and Lyft Offering Voters Free Rides to the Polls for the 2018 Elections?
Viral memes leave out significant nuance in the transportation companies' efforts to boost democratic participation in 2018.
Retired US general predicts war with China in next 15 years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 A.M.) – A retired U.S. said on Wednesday that America will likely be at war with China in the next 15 years. The former U.S. Army commander in Europe, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, told the audience at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland that European countries will have to do more to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Justice will come in the end’ – Saudi’s MBS on Khashoggi murder (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 A.M.) – The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman called the killing of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi a very “painful” incident and pledged to investigate, speaking at a global investor conference in Riyadh on Wednesday. The Crown Prince added that all kinds of legal mechanisms will be used to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army launches powerful attack against jihadist rebels in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful assault in the western part of Aleppo, tonight, a military source told Al-Masdar News. Led by their Republican Guard forces, the Syrian Arab Army fired a large number of missiles and artillery shells towards the jihadist rebels in the Al-Zahra’a, Kafr Hamra, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Gorgeous spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is a mere 35 million light-years away, toward the constellation Leo. Relatively bright in planet Earth's sky, NGC 3521 is easily visible in small telescopes but often overlooked by amateur imagers in favor of other Leo spiral galaxies, like M66 and M65. It's hard to overlook in this colorful cosmic portrait, though. *Click image for larger size.* Spanning some 50,000 light-years the galaxy sports characteristic patchy, irregular spiral arms laced with dust, pink star forming regions, and clusters of young, blue stars. Remarkably, this deep image also ... more »
Lack of FTA reciprocity, non-tariff barriers have hit India's refined copper exports: Study
bilaterals.org - 3 hours ago
24-Oct-2018 Lack of reciprocity in India's existing free trade agreements (FTA), inverted duty structure, hidden subsidies in Asean economies like cheap electricity provision and non-tariff barriers in developed countries have hit India's exports of refined copper, a study has said.
Retired U.S. General Believes War With China Is Likely In 15 Years
Former U.S. Army commander in Europe Lieutenant General Ben Hodges (file photo) *NBC/AP:* *Retired U.S. general says war with China likely in 15 years* *"I think in 15 years — it's not inevitable — but it is a very strong likelihood that we will be at war with China," said retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges.* WARSAW, Poland — The former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe warned Wednesday that it's very likely the United States will be at war with China in 15 years. Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges said that European allies will have to do more to ensure their own defenses in face of a resu... more »
"Only Human..."
"It's only human,' you cry in defense of any depravity, reaching the stage of self-abasement where you seek to make the concept 'human' mean the weakling, the fool, the rotter, the liar, the failure, the coward, the fraud, and to exile from the human race the hero, the thinker, the producer, the inventor, the strong, the purposeful, the pure - as if 'to feel' were human, but to think were not, as if to fail were human, but to succeed were not, as if corruption were human, but virtue were not - as if the premise of death were proper to man, but the premise of life were not." - Ayn Ra... more »
The Poet: Spadecaller, "Ex Obscurum"
"From emotional turmoil, hatred, and addiction the miracle of recovery begins in this Spadecaller Video entitled "Ex Obscurum" (From Darkness). Featuring original poetry narrated by the author and visual artist, Matthew Schwartz. Composer Samuel Barber's powerful musical score, adopted for the movie Platoon, (Adagio for Strings) sets the background for this spiritual exodus "From Darkness." - https://www.youtube.com/ *"Ex Obscurum"* "Remnants of my arrogance Crumbles like ancient paper. Why have me suffer this way? Knowing I’m unable to lift myself up? My dreams of grandeur are dea... more »
Free Download: Eckhart Tolle, “The Power of Now”
*“The Power of Now” (Excerpt)* by Eckhart Tolle • "Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive; inner peace does not. • Is it not possible to attract only positive conditions into our life? If our attitude and our thinking are always positive, we would manifest only positive events and situations, wouldn't we? Do you truly know what is positive and what is negative? Do you have the total picture? There have been many people for whom limitation, failure, loss, illness, or pain in whatever form turned out to b... more »
Mohawk Nation News 'Fifty years since Cornwall Bridge Blockade'
Read article at Mohawk Nation News: http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2018/10/21/50-years-since-cornwall-bridge-blockade/
Israel’s Defense Chief Says “No Choice But War” As Forces Build Along Gaza Border
Israel’s Defense Chief Says “No Choice But War” As Forces Build Along Gaza Border by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ We reported over the weekend that Israel has mustered its largest build-up of tanks and armored personnel carriers since 2014 at a deployment area along the border with Gaza and that “all-out war” looks inevitable after weeks of heightened tensions with […]
Markets In Turmoil: S&P, Dow Erase 2018 Gains As Nasdaq Crashes Most Since 2011
Markets In Turmoil: S&P, Dow Erase 2018 Gains As Nasdaq Crashes Most Since 2011 by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ … China started off excitedly but the afternoon session saw selling pressure into the close… … Spain caught Italy’s flu and Europe caught German banking system’s cold… The United States’ largest market cap stock index ($23.75 trillion NYSE […]
Did Trump Just Lay Out The Plan To Get Rid Of The FedRes?
X22Report Published on Oct 24, 2018 Cars sales have imploded, dealerships are seeing a drop in traffic and its getting worse. New home sales implode and it doesn’t look good for real estate. The economy is deteriorating very rapidly and we are seeing a deterioration in all sectors. The statistical numbers do not tell the whole […]
EU Warns of Disciplinary Measures Against Italy
PressTV Published on Oct 23, 2018 The European Commission has rejected Italy’s 2019 draft budget over spending plans. Dombrovskis noted that Italy’s clarifications did not allay the commission’s concerns over Rome’s non-compliance with EU rules. He criticized the Italian government for openly and consciously going against its commitments. The EU official added that the bloc’s executive […]
Israeli Troops Kill a Palestinian Teen in Gaza Strip, Injure 20 Palestinian Protesters
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
Gregory Mannarino: We Are Going Back to a Two-Tier Society. Interest Rate Spike Will End Extreme Fakery.
Gregory Mannarino: We Are Going Back to a Two-Tier Society. Interest Rate Spike Will End Extreme Fakery. by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Trader/analyst Gregory Mannarino says, “This market is coo coo,” and “we are in an environment of extremes.” Mannarino says you will know when the real crash comes by watching interest rates and the bond market, not […]
14mn at Risk of Starvation: Famine Threatening Yemen ‘Worse Than Previously Estimated’
RT Published on Oct 23, 2018 The famine threatening war-torn Yemen is even worse than previous estimates which already called it the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The UN now estimates 14 million people are at risk. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9h4c end
US Economy about to Collapse… & Dollar’s Going Down with It – Peter Schiff
RT Published on Oct 24, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9h52 Tuesday’s US stock plunge following a massive selloff on global markets is seen by some analysts as a sign of more bad things to come. RT talked to veteran stock broker Peter Schiff to explore the issue in depth. end
NATO Sends 50,000 Troops to Largest Exercise Since Cold War
NATO Sends 50,000 Troops to Largest Exercise Since Cold War by Jason Ditz, https://news.antiwar.com/ US Marines are landing in Iceland and warplanes are flying overhead in Scandinavia, just days ahead of the kickoff of Trident Juncture. The annual exercise, focused on the Arctic Circle and Scandinavia, is set to be the largest operation since the Cold War. – […]
Did the FBI Confirm George Soros Was Funding the Migrant Caravan?
An echo chamber consisting of dozens of Twitter and Facebook accounts pushed an unfounded conspiracy theory about George Soros.
Organic Food Consumption Lowers Overall Cancer Risks in Large-Scale Study of French Adults
The results are in on one of the first, large-scale studies on organic food consumption and cancer risks and they are significant and encouraging. It is widely recognized we need to do much more in preventing cancer, as opposed to treating it, and this study suggests that organic food may be an important piece of the puzzle. […] The post Organic Food Consumption Lowers Overall Cancer Risks in Large-Scale Study of French Adults appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
No night and day in the models
Is that sane or rational? _______________ No night and day in the models By tomOmason The basic premise of the IPCC is that CO2 warming heats all this world’s atmosphere catastrophically. Just stand back and look at it objectively (and without bias). The atmosphere with minimal CO2 of the late 1850 (end of the Little ... Read moreNo night and day in the models The post No night and day in the models appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The U.S. Military Has Successfully Tested Delivering A 2,000lb Naval Mine From A B-52 60 Kilometers Away From The Target
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare a Quickstrike mine to be loaded onto a B-52 at Andersen Air Force Base, Sept. 16. Air Force photo. *Strategy Page: **Submarines: The Long Arm Of The Hidden Threat* In September 2018 the U.S. successfully used a JDAM glide and satellite navigation kit to deliver a 2,000 pound (909 kg) Quickstrike naval mine to a location over sixty kilometers from where the B-52 bomber was. This Quickstrike had no explosives, just inert material to maintain the proper weight. The Quickstrike had its naval mine sensors and other el... more »
What do Doctors Learn in Medical School About Vaccines?
The idea that there are “medical experts” who, by virtue of the MD initials placed after their names, automatically know more than anyone else about vaccines is pervasive. This commonly held belief persists, despite overwhelming evidence that doctors are taught almost nothing about vaccines in medical school. Doctors are taught that vaccines have saved the world from infectious diseases and they are taught to follow the vaccine schedule promoted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—which tells them which vaccines to give and when. They’re taught that they must al... more »
Which party has an unabashed record for violence?
At 47%, Trump's approval rating at mid-terms is higher than Obama's in 2010, and 6 bombs didn't go off right before elections giving Democrats free air time to talk about how awful Trump is. It's the Democrats who have been encouraging violence--Clinton, Holder, Waters, etc. Just Google "violence against Fox" and you'll find stations attacked with bombs and trucks in Baltimore, Boston, and LA, and that's as far as I got. What comedians have shown Trump’s severed head on YouTube/TV? Who thinks it’s funny to threaten his son with rape, and produce a rap video of the first lady as a... more »
Is There Something Strange Going On Up In Alaska?
*Mike Dunleavy-- does he also have a thing for drag queens?* Last week I went to two Ted Lieu fundraising events for California candidates. And he mentioned Alaska with times, asserting that Independent Alyse Galvin was starting to close the gap between herself and forever Congressman Don Young. 538 gives her a 29.3% chance to win (2 in 7) and there are no polls showing her ahead. The most recent poll, from Lake Research gives Young a 48-44% lead. Yesterday, Cook moved their prediction from Likely Republican to Lean Republican. She outraised him in the 3rd quarter-- $643,000 to $236... more »
Repost: “The Dangers of Buying on Margin”
*“The Dangers of Buying on Margin”* By Joshua Kennon “Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” - Douglas Adams *"So when this thing really goes down there is going to be a * *veritable **tsunami of margin calls going out - * *this by **itself signals **that a brutal crash is not far over the horizon."* *- Clive Maund* "Like the flashing lights and sounds of clinking coins at a casino, buying stocks on margin is one of those things that might appear on the surfac... more »
Planned Parenthood Prepares for Overturning of Roe v. Wade
[image: planned-parenthood-prepares-for-overturning-of-roe-v-wade] In fear of the turning tide in the political atmosphere, leading abortion organization Planned Parenthood is preparing for an overturning of *Roe v. Wade.*
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 24, 2018
*Gordon Watts, Asia Times:* *How China’s economic rise killed off 3.4 million US jobs* Economic Policy Institute report reveals the depth and scale of the employment shift fueling today’s trade war Scything through heartland America, the human toll has been immense. More than 3.4 million jobs in the United States have been lost since China joined the World Trade Organisation 17 years ago. At least 1.3 million jobs have disappeared in the past decade, fueling the trade war between Beijing and Washington and adding US$100 billion to the US deficit. *Read more* .... *Commentaries... more »
Musical Interlude: The Who, “Overture” from “Tommy”
The Who, “Overture” from “Tommy” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdusyjiuvY
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What To Read (2018 Edition)
At the NPE gathering, I received many requests to repost (and update) my list of people worth reading, so here we go. This is in no way all-inclusive; I'm going to miss somebody and every day I find new writers I didn't even know about, which means tomorrow I'll find out about someone I don't know about today. There are also bloggers who are worth reading, but if they've been silent for many months, I may leave them off this list. Caveats offered; here we go. *A Dog With a Bone * Audrey Hill is a 30+ year English teacher. Sometimes the posts are brief and poetic, while some dig ... more »
"Questions You Didn't Even Ask..."
"Life has a way of answering questions you didn't even ask." - Steve Maraboli
The Ever Changing “Settled” Science; How Can a “Settled” Science need Continual Updating?
The “Science” was “Settled” in 2000 CO2 Sensitivity 4.25°C The “Science” was “Settled” in 2005 CO2 Sensitivity 3.75°C The “Science” was “Settled” in 2010 CO2 Sensitivity 2.75°C The “Science” was “Settled” in 2015 CO2 Sensitivity 0.50°C (More)(Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment Advertisements
UN IPCC “Torqued” Up the Report…Al Gore
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"It Is Our Fate..."
"Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die? I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person - one cannot exist in full consciousness - without having to have a showdown with one’s sel... more »
"The Future..."
"Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future." - Niels Bohr "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra "Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present." - Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
"Face It..."
"Facing it, always facing it, that's the way to get through. Face it." - Joseph Conrad
"Marcus Aurelius: How To Live Without Fear"
*"Marcus Aurelius: How To Live Without Fear"* *Developing strength by having power over the mind.* by Harry J. Stead "The Roman Emperor Antoninus died in 161 and Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus assumed the roles of co-emperors. But, Aurelius’ rule was a challenging period for the Roman Republic. He spent the first years of his reign fighting the Roman–Parthian War of 161–166. During this war, the Empire suffered great difficulties and losses but eventually re-occupied Edessa in Greece where the deposed king was returned to the throne. However, the returning soldiers brought back wi... more »
"Danger..."
"At the approach of danger there are always two voices that speak with equal force in the heart of man: one very reasonably tells the man to consider the nature of the danger and the means of avoiding it; the other, even more reasonable, says that it is too painful and harassing to think of the danger, since it is not a man's power to provide for everything and escape from the general march of events; and that it is therefore better to turn aside from the painful subject till it has come, and to think of what is pleasant. In solitude a man generally yields to the first voice; in so... more »
Stock Market Fluctuations Highlight Bets on 2018 Midterm Election Results…
This is not financial advice. CTH simply explains economic influences and how they show up visibly in various KPI’s. This is not financial advice. The current Wall Street stock market sell-off is (in majority) mostly an outcome of investors betting … Continue reading →
President Trump MAGA Rally, Mosinee, Wisconsin – 7:30pm EST Livestream…
Tonight President Trump is heading to Mosinee, Wisconsin, for a 2018 midterm MAGA Rally. The venue is the Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee and the anticipated start time is 6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST. RSBN Livestream Link – Fox News … Continue reading →
“We’re in a Hell of a Mess in Every Direction”
*“We’re in a Hell of a Mess in Every Direction”* by Brian Maher “We’re in a hell of a mess in every direction.” North, south, east and west, that is - and all points between. This information we have on high authority - Paul Volcker, former Federal Reserve chairman first under Jimmy Carter and then Ronald Reagan. To what messes does Mr. Volcker refer? These are the questions we tackle today... Volcker knows a thing or three about messes. He stumbled into a splendid one when he came on station in 1979. The printing presses had been going with the throttle out for much of the 1970s.... more »
The Bombs in the Mail: What We Know
Exterior of one of the suspicious packages with addresses removed to protect privacy (Source: FBI) A lot of people are getting ahead of the facts concerning the spree of explosive devices sent to political figures over the past few days. People are speculating about the would-be-bomber’s motive. On the political right, speculation is rife of a “false flag” operation. On the political left, commentators are already blaming President Trump. Nobody commenting publicly actually knows who is responsible for the bombs. And several initial reports turned out not to be accurate. The facts... more »
Writing Wednesday: embracing criticism for book revisions
Many a postdoc are likely in my position this year, dissertation defense safely in the review mirror and settling into the groove of their research. Those who, like me, are fortunately enough to have the very civilized two-year appointment rather than the barbaric one-year, time and attention can be allocated more judiciously. Still, that does […]
Some Memes – And Purity!
Just a place to put "memes" so that they don't overload other pages with the image load load. Continue reading →
PAGES2K: North American Tree Ring Proxies
Originally posted on Climate Audit: The PAGES (2017) North American network consists entirely of tree rings. Climate Audit readers will recall the unique role of North American stripbark bristlecone chronologies in Mann et al 1998 and Mann et al 2008 (and in the majority of IPCC multiproxy reconstructions). In today’s post, I’ll parse the PAGES2K…
The Existence of Objective Facts
Imagine 4 individuals grouped together, one is a German, one an Eskimo, one a Kenyan and one a Maori. All assemble on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia and watch sunrise as they sip their espresso. This activity is repeated for … Continue reading →
PC Hard Science or Religion
Cultural Marxism (CM) or political correctness (PC) seems to have finally arrived in the hard sciences of mathematics, physics, biology etc. (actually mathematics should be put into the humanities as it is essentially a language). This is not a surprise … Continue reading →
ON THE SUBJECT OF BOMBS, HOW MANY WAYS DID RUSH LIMBAUGH GASLIGHT HIS AUDIENCE TODAY?
What does Rush Limbaugh think happened today? What does he think about the bombs? On his show today, he didn't say outright that he thinks the bombs are a false flag, but the transcript of one segment of his show appears on his site under the headline "There Are No Coincidences with the Clintons." He says this: In the midst of this political campaign and the 2016 midterms, how many Republicans have the Clintons or Obama on their radar? ... Are the Clintons an obstacle to the upcoming midterms, the Clintons? No. Is Obama an obstacle in the...? No. I mean, the Clintons and Obama are n... more »
SNHU, LRNG Merge for Learning and Workforce Solutions
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and the Chicago-based nonprofit LRNG are merging to provide an innovative solution that aims to create “seamless connections” between education and the workforce, particularly for those in underserved communities.
Survey: Growing Disparity in Backgrounds of Community College Trustees and Students
Survey results recently published by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) highlight the continued racial and gender diversity gap between community college board of trustees around the country compared to its student population.
Paul Quinn College Receives $1M Grant for Urban Work College Network
Paul Quinn College (PQC) has received a $1 million-grant from Strada Education Network to further its efforts to eradicate poverty through its innovative Urban Work College Model.
Experts: Bomber Likely Left Behind Trove of Forensic Clues
The U.S. Secret Service says agents have intercepted packages containing "possible explosive devices" addressed to former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
World News Briefs -- October 24, 2018 (Evening Edition)
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with Italian businessmen at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia October 24, 2018. Sergei Chirikov/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters*:* Russia will target European countries if they host U.S. nuclear missiles: Putin* President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would be forced to target any European countries that agreed to host U.S. nuclear missiles following Washington’s withdrawal from a landmark Cold war-era arms control treaty. Speaking at a news conference after holding talks with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Pu...more »
Syria: The Idlib Agreement & What is the Future of HTS in Idlib?
HTS fighters*What is the Future of HTS in Idlib? From the Atlantic Council...* In mid-September,* Russia and Turkey signed an agreement regarding Idlib province in northern Syria.* The agreement establishe*s a nine to twelve mile demilitarized zone (DMZ)* between the Syrian regime and opposition forces along Idlib’s border. As part of the deal, Turkey pledged to find a solution to extremist groups in the province, withdraw heavy weapons from the region, and evacuate any presence of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—an independent Salafi-jihadi group—fighters or moderate elements of the... more »
John Bercow Brands Tommy Robinson A 'Loathsome, Obnoxious, Repellant Individual' - Pot, Kettle, Black?
'Commons Speaker John Bercow has branded far-right activist Tommy Robinson "a loathsome, obnoxious, repellant individual" after MPs called for him to be banned from Parliament.' Pot, kettle, black? More at Huffington Post https://m.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/john-bercow-tommy-robinson-banned_uk
Sued Over Creationist Debate
[image: bill-jasper-eunicka-chojecka-sued-over-creationist-debate] VIDEO - Polish journalist Eunicka Chojecka talks with The New American about a lawsuit filed against her by the university where she was studying for her Ph.D. Herself and 2 other students organized a debate on campus over Creation and evolution. Eunicka shares her challenges and triumphs with the multi-year suit.
Middle School Invites Drag Queen to Career Day Event, Parents Infuriated
[image: middle-school-invites-drag-queen-to-career-day-event-parents-infuriated] Parents are infuriated after learning that Rocky Top Middle School in Colorado brought in a drag queen for the school’s career day event last Friday without first notifying them of the bizarre guest.
Big Tech Employees Spend Wildly on Dems Ahead of Midterms
[image: big-tech-employees-spend-wildly-on-dems-ahead-of-midterms] While tech giants Facebook, Twitter, and Google all claim they exhibit no bias on their platforms in regard to politics, the campaign spending of their employees (along with their actions) say otherwise.
Fabulous First Lines of Science Fiction
Over on Quora someone asked for favorite first lines from science fiction novels. It would make a great diversion for lots of you - (briefly escape from politics!) - to chime in with favorites in comments, below. *If a man walks in dressed as a hick and acting as if he owned the place, he’s a spaceman*. – Robert Heinlein’s Double Star *Earth is dead! They murdered our Earth!* – Poul Anderson’s After Doomsday *It was a pleasure to burn.* - Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 *It was a bright day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen*. George Orwell's 1984 *All of this happened... more »
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap 10/24/18: 'Zombies WILL BE Walking The Streets.'"
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap 10/24/18: 'Zombies WILL BE Walking The Streets.'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nEsdz9O5lQ • *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/ • Published: Oct 24, 2018 5:18 p.m. ET: *Dow falls 600 points *and wipes out 2018 gains; Nasdaq enters correction territory
Images of the Mail Bomb Sent to CNN Appear to Show ISIS Flag On It
[image: bomb] CNN's Jim Acosta posted photos of the mail bomb CNN received with appears to show an image of an ISIS flag. The post Images of the Mail Bomb Sent to CNN Appear to Show ISIS Flag On It appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
"The Financial System Has Just Hit the Perfect Storm"
*"The Financial System Has Just Hit the Perfect Storm"* by Phoenix Capital "The markets are now facing the perfect storm. China is entering a recession. Yes, I know the “official” date shows China is doing well, but the “official” data is political propaganda. Former Vice Premiere Li Keqianng admitted in private to the US ambassador in 2007 that every economic data point in China aside from bank loan growth, rail traffic, and electricity, are “for reference only” i.e. fiction. With that in mind, take a look at the chart for China’s banking sector. Not only is the bull market trendl... more »
Coalition Troops and Turkish Backed Rebels Exchange Fire near Manbij
*Getting back to that which I've neglected.* *AnonymousOctober 12, 2018 at 5:23 PM* *US military has delivered new weaponry to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that stationed in ‘Manbij’ city, during the past few dayshttps://en.muraselon.com/2018/10/us-military-sdf-weaponry-syria/* PennyOctober 12, 2018 at 6:20 PM *I saw the news on the deliver of weapons to Manbij- along with heavy equipment for the Kurds to dig in..* *They can only be doing that as a means to keep Turkey from moving east- so much going on.I see what Lavrov said- I'm not surprised at all by his statementand...more »
White Supremacists Arrested on Charlottesville Riot Charges
The leader of a Southern California white supremacist group and three other members have been arrested weeks after indictments of other group members for allegedly inciting the riot last year in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Donald Trump Meets the End of the Empire
*Douglas Macgregor* *Secruity, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump knows that the American Empire is crumbling. What is he going to do about it? Last week, President Donald Trump directed his cabinet secretaries to cut 5 percent from their budgets for the next fiscal year, signaling a potential a 2.2 percent cut in defense spending. Trump specifically mentioned the defense budget saying, “I made deals with the devil in order to get that done because we had to improve our military. Our military was depleted. It was in bad shape.” Translation: Get ready. “America first” in foreign an... more »
Showdown in the Sea of Azov? Why Tensions Are Growing Between Ukraine and Russia.
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] This Russia conflict scenario would make operations in Syria look like a round of croquet. The story of astronauts Nick Hague and Alexey Ovchinin careening back toward Earth in a daring and successful escape from a failed space mission was stirring to be sure. Even as Russian intrigues swirl around every corner in Washington, some of the “best and brightest” of both countries have engaged in a joint, high-tech endeavor for the most honorable goal of exploring the scientific mysteries of space and Earth. Leaders in Moscow a... more »
Staying in Afghanistan is the Definition of Insanity
*Charles V. Peña* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The United States is not engaged in a war of national survival in Afghanistan and, therefore, does not need to keep its military forces in the country. Last week, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry returned from a trip to Afghanistan and proclaimed, “reconciliation can lead to a representative political solution and a sustainable U.S. presence in Afghanistan . . . [because that] is the only way we can reliably defend America from the dangerous terrorist organizations that continue to operate in A... more »
The Trump Administration is Failing to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
*Rachel Stohl, Shannon Dick* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] The Trump administration continues to send the wrong message and fails to emphasize that abuse of children will not be tolerated. In what is becoming a yearly disappointment, the Trump administration again missed a key opportunity to encourage foreign governments to stop recruiting and using child soldiers. Late last month when President Donald Trump released his determinations with respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) of 2008, he declared that it is in the national interest of the United States to pr... more »
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Deliver Remarks During Opioid Crisis Event At White House…
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both deliver remarks at a White House event to highlight the continued efforts to combat Opioid abuse [Background Here]
U.S. Markets Are Now In The 'Red' For 2018
*CNBC: **Dow erases gains for the year, tumbles more than 600 points as stocks extend October swoon* Stocks plummeted on Wednesday as a sharp drop in tech shares and worries about corporate earnings added fuel to this month’s steep pullback. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 608.01 points at 24,583.42 and erased all of its gains for 2018. The S&P 500 dropped 3.1 percent to 2,656.10 and also turned negative for the year. The Nasdaq Composite fell 4.4 percent to 7,108.40— entering correction territory — as Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet all traded lower. “An increasi... more »
Syrian opposition to discuss Idlib with Russian FM
A delegation of Syria’s High Negotiations Committee under Naser al-Hariri is going to discuss the launch of the constitutional committee and the situation in Idlib with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on October 26, HNC spokesman Yahya Aridi told TASS on Wednesday. “Our delegation will visit Moscow on Friday, October 26, for a meeting with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain add Iran’s IRGC to terror list
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to their terrorism lists on Tuesday for financial and material support to what they describe as Iran’s terrorist activities, the SPA news agency reported. Among the names added to the list is also Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, an IRGC special […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Crazy footage of PKK forces ambush on Turkish Army post in northern Iraq (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) carried out a deadly ambush against the Turkish Army in northern Iraq this week, Genla TV reported. According to the report, the outlawed PKK group attacked a Turkish Army post in the Diyala Governorate of Iraq, resulting in the death of two soldiers and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Japanese journalist hostage freed after 3-year captivity in Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda was freed after being held hostage in Syria for more than three years, footage filmed on Wednesday in Antakya. In his short statement Jumpei Yasuda confirmed his identity and the details of his captivity: “My name is Jumpei Yasuda, Japanese journalist. I have been held in Syria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Massive Terror Attack In DC
After their mob rule tactics starting hurting Democrat’s election prospects, we suddenly get a fake terror attack against prominent Democrats (with no victims of course) – so that Democrats can go back to calling Trump “Hitler” again. Just as credible … Continue reading →
A Look Inside China's Internment Camps For For China's Uighurs
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *BBC*: *China's hidden camps* *What's happened to the vanished Uighurs of Xinjiang?* * China is accused of locking up hundreds of thousands of Muslims without trial in its western region of Xinjiang. * The government denies the claims, saying people willingly attend special “vocational schools” which combat “terrorism and religious extremism”. * Now a BBC investigation has found important new evidence of the reality. On 12 July 2015 a satellite swung over the rolling deserts and oasis cities of China's vast far west. One of the images it captured that ... more »
'Business As Usual' - US Desperate To Cover-Up Khoshoggi Murder
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is key to the Middle East strategy of both the US and Israel. Keeping focus on regime change for Iran is the main goal of all three countries. That is why we are seeing a push to cover-up the likely complicity of MbS in the crime and instead blame 18 of his closest aides for a "rogue operation." Will they get away with it? It's looking likely. Should they? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Suspicious Packages With Appearance of Pipe Bombs Sent To Various Left-Wing Political Figures…
Packages containing the appearance of Acme pipe bombs have grabbed the attention of the nation and the media. The packages were sent via U.S. mail to various left-wing political figures. None of the devices detonated or activated upon delivery. U.S. … Continue reading →
Christian Monks Beaten by Israeli Police at Church of the Holy Sepulchre
*21WIRE* | Israel continues its policy of overrunning native enclaves in its attempt to rewrite the history of Jerusalem and Palestine.
US-Backed SDF Militia Release Over a Hundred ISIS Terrorists into Northeastern Syria
*21WIRE* | ISIS terrorists were freed by US Kurdish proxies after serving a 2-year sentence.
HNN: Dr. Paul Offit goes to lunch with anti-vaxxers in ATL, including an RN, a DC and a PhD.
Last week, we did a story on Dr. Paul Offit, who was being interviewed by an online entertainer and MD who no longer has a practice. That man goes by ZDogg. in the middle of the live air interview with vaccine patent holder Dr Offit and ZDogg, two people knocked on the window of Zdogg’s […] The post HNN: Dr. Paul Offit goes to lunch with anti-vaxxers in ATL, including an RN, a DC and a PhD. appeared first on Health Nut News.
Seven dogs fall ill, one dies, possibly due to algae exposure near Lake O in Florida thanks to Big Sugar
We’ve been talking about this issue for so long now we feel like a broken record. And yet, the issue continues and has even gotten worse; red tide is now all over the state, countless marine lives have been lost to red tide and blue-green algea, and “seven dogs have fallen “seriously ill” due to suspected […] The post Seven dogs fall ill, one dies, possibly due to algae exposure near Lake O in Florida thanks to Big Sugar appeared first on Health Nut News.
ACT to Provide Free Breakfast to Students at 5 Virginia Testing Centers
ACT will provide a free breakfast on Saturday to students taking its assessment at any of its five testing centers in Virginia, according to officials at the Iowa-based organization. Breakfast will be provided at testing facilities in Eastville, Harrisonburg, Martinsville, Springfield and Tazewell. The meals are part of a new initiative by ACT and Virginia’s Child and […]
Today Presents Another Opportunity For the Media to Look Like The Hypocrites They Are
Why would someone send pipe bombs with dummy triggering devices to obvious high-profile democrats just days before a crucial election, one where the Republicans are extremely competitive? After weeks of videos of crazed mobs publicly harassing conservatives, do we have a progressive non-exploding 'we're bomb victims' hoax. We have all watched as time and time again CNN talking heads have gone out of their way to excuse left-wing violence. Fredo Cuomo has asserted that not all punches were equal, Antifa punches were better than conservative punches. Don Lemon celebrated the restauran... more »
What I'm Hearing From Candidates-- Preexisting Conditions
Dana Balter, the progressive woman running against Trump enabler John Katko in NY-24 (Syracuse), called yesterday. Although the 538 forecaster only gives her a dismal 2 in 7 chance to win, and the severely flawed *NY Times*-Siena poll shows Katko leading her 54-39%, we're betting on her winning this D+3 district where Obama won comfortably both times he ran and where even a Democrat as weak and unsuitable for the district as Hillary eked out a 48.9% to 45.3% win over Trump. Bernie won Cayuga County and the Oswego and Wayne County portions of the district and Onondaga County went n... more »
Suspicious Pipe Bombs Delivered To Democrats And CNN
By Aaron Kesel Reports are flooding social media which indicate that pipe bombs have been sent to the residences of Barack Obama, Hillary and Bill... more »
Marshall Tuck’s racist dog whistle
*“Blowing the racist dog whistle in politics is shameful. This disgraceful practice against black candidates unfortunately has a long and shameful history. That this would happen in California in 2018 is deeply disturbing. It appears you have chosen to follow President Trump’s playbook of using lies and fake news to smear prominent leaders of color.” — California Hawaii NAACP letter admonishing Marshall Tuck’s racism* The following is adapted from commentary here The NAACP’s letter rightfully calls Marshall Tuck and his corporate backers out for their “[b]lowing the racist dog whi... more »
Are Expectations Free?
It was a tweet by Jose Luis Vilson that drew my attention to the quote: *“It doesn’t cost one penny more to have higher expectations for kids, to actually believe that kids–low-income kids, kids of color, English-language learners–can succeed,” he says. * The speaker is TNTP CEO Dan Weisberg, speaking about TNTP's latest "report." I've addressed that report elsewhere, but this particular idea is worth a closer look because it has been so persistent. Arne Duncan was a big believer in the magic of expectations, and Reformsters have often touted its powers-- perhaps precisely because i... more »
October’s full moon is peaking, illuminating our increasingly long October nights
October’s full moon, also known as the hunter’s moon, reaches peak fullness and brightness Wednesday. The moon has already put on a show and will shine brilliantly for the next few nights. The hunter’s moon is the full moon that comes after the harvest moon, the first full moon after the equinox. A hunter’s moon usually falls in October but sometimes in November. The name ties into multiple historical traditions, and the moon occurs when it’s prime time for stocking up on game animals, such as deer, ahead of the coming winter. In the Southern Hemisphere, the hunter’s moon occurs si... more »
Trump picks former Monsanto executive to lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Trump administration has nominated a former Monsanto employee to run the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Aurelia Skipwith has been at the Department of the Interior since April 2017 and has helped oversee virtually every effort to dismantle protections for wildlife, national parks and monuments. “Aurelia Skipwith has been working in the Trump administration all along to end protections for billions of migratory birds, gut endangered species safeguards and eviscerate national monuments,” said Brett Hartl, government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “Skipw... more »
Hints from the WWM
I visited the hovel and while the basic structure is complete, there are elements that are not - mostly finishing elements which include the kitchen and pantry countertops (concrete) and the bathroom countertops (marble), the bulk of the finished plumbing, etc. The photos that I'm dropping on the blog are the master shower (right) which has multi-directional valves on the walls, a bedroom (below) ad the kitchen as taken from the front door area. I have advice for anyone interested in building a custom home and it's the same advice that I've heard elsewhere. Budget for price +15-20%... more »
United Nations Day — Day of Shame
[image: united-nations-day-day-of-shame] Today marks the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Americans who value our national sovereignty should work to get our nation out of this would-be world government.
On Illegals, Democrats Sounded Like Trump, But Were Counting Future Votes
[image: on-illegals-democrats-sounded-like-trump-but-were-counting-future-votes] What a difference a few years has made for Democrats on illegal immigration. A few years and about a bonanza of new voters, that is.
Report Confirms That China’s Policy to Weaken the U.S. Is Working
[image: report-confirms-that-china-s-policy-to-weaken-the-u-s-is-working] The American people, thanks to Donald Trump, as just now waking up to the war that has been waged on the U.S. by communist China for nearly 30 years.
Surgeon Reports of “Sex Change Regret,” Lack of Coverage on the Subject
[image: surgeon-reports-of-sex-change-regret-opines-over-lack-of-coverage-and-research-on-the-subject] Surgeons are reporting that “sex change regret” is increasing and that more patients are requesting that their surgeries be reversed. Unfortunately, the PC culture is preventing this information from being exposed.
U.S. Air Force Modernization Program For Air-Dropped Weapons Is Lagging
*Kris Osborne, National Interest:* *Stealth Can't Fix This: The B-2, New B-21 and F-35 All Share a Big Problem* *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 la...more »
QotD: "Conventional economists hold markets to far higher standards than they hold government. Markets 'fail' unless they’re optimal. Governments 'succeed' unless they’re on fire."
*"Conventional economists hold markets to far higher standards than they hold government. Markets 'fail' unless they’re optimal. Governments 'succeed' unless they’re on fire. If this seems unfair, compare the standard definitions of 'market failure' and 'failed state.' Market failure exists whenever markets fall short of perfect efficiency. To be a failed state, in contrast, requires habitual disaster."* ~ Bryan Caplan, from his post 'Optimality versus Fire' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Golden retriever is hailed a hero after she saves a lost baby koala
A golden retriever has been hailed a hero after saving the life of an abandoned koala. Kerry McKinnon, 45, awoke earlier this week to find a baby koala keeping warm in Asha's coat at their home in Strathdownie, Victoria. The mother-of-three said the lost koala had likely become separated from its mother during the night and snuck into the back porch to cuddle up to Asha as temperatures plummeted to 5C. Ms McKinnon said the helpless joey 'never would have made it through the night' if it hadn't stumbled upon the retriever. 'I think the baby koala fell out of his mum's pouch and didn'... more »
Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and Nukes: Just How Deadly Is China's Navy?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Here is what we can tell you. *All the more astonishing is the fact that the Type 056 class has only been under construction since 2012, meaning Chinese shipyards have cranked this new generation of corvettes out at a rate of approximately one new ship every one and a half months—more if one counts the six export variants with less powerful weapons exported to Bangladesh and Nigeria. China may ultimately build as many as sixty-four of the corvettes.* The breakneck pace of Chinese naval construction makes the People’s Liberation Army Navy a force... more »
Israel's Not-So-Secret Super Weapon of War: 'Underwater 'Nuclear Weapons
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* We have all the details. *The 2,400 ton Dolphin 2 model is based on the state-of-the-art Type 212 submarine, which features Air-Independent Propulsion technology and swim faster at twenty-five knots. While diesel submarines rely on noisy air-consuming diesel generators which require the submarine to regularly surface or snorkel, AIP-powered submarines can swim underwater very quietly at low speeds for weeks at a time.* Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear weapons. Unofficially, Tel Aviv wants everyone to know it h... more »
Government Shifts its Rationale for Holding Al-Afghani at Guantanamo
The United States has held Asadullah Haroon Gul, also known as al-Afghani, at Guantanamo Bay for 11 years. In an Oct. 10 court filing, as part of litigation arising out of al-Afghani’s 2016 petition for habeas corpus, the government amended the legal basis for Afghani’s detention. This post details the change in position, placing it in context of Afghani’s detention and American detention policy more generally. *Who is al-Afghani?* According to the detainee assessment leaked by WikiLeaks (and available on the Miami Herald’s website), Afghani was captured by Afghan forces nearby N... more »
B2 Stealth Bomber Makes Emergency Landing In Colorado Springs
One of the Air Force's 20 B-2 bombers. USAF *The Warzone/The Drive:* *B-2 That Made Emergency Landing In Colorado Had Engine Out, Couldn't Talk To Tower: Audio* *The stealth bomber—one of only 20 in existence—made an emergency landing at Colorado Springs Airport with its #4 engine offline. * In the wee hours of the morning, around 3:20am local time, a B-2A Spirit flying high over Colorado on a training flight from its home base at Whiteman AFB in Missouri declared an in-flight emergency. The aircraft would have to land immediately and the closest airport was in Colorado Springs. H... more »
Auschwitz Museum Gets Nazi Death Camp Conductor’s Baton
The 32-centimeter (13-inch) wood-and-ivory baton with a plaque reading "F. Nierychlo 1940 (A)" was obtained from a private individual.
Kansas Man Guilty in Death of Boy Found Encased in Concrete
Stephen Bodine was also found guilty of child abuse, aggravated child endangerment and two counts of kidnapping.
Davos in Desert: Pakistan Takes Advantage of Spurned Saudi Summit, Scoops up $6 billion in Funding
*21WIRE + MEE* | Pakistan announced it will receive $3bn in foreign currency sand another $3bn in loans from the Kingdom.
NATO Chief Says Russia Violating Nuclear Treaty. No Plans For More Nuclear Missiles In Europe
*RFE: **NATO Chief Does Not Foresee New Nuclear Deployments In Europe* BRUSSELS -- NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says European members of the military alliance are unlikely to deploy new nuclear weapons on their soil in response to an alleged violation of a treaty between Washington and Moscow that bans medium-range missiles. Speaking four days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Stoltenberg said on October 24 that NATO is assessing the security implications of the alleged Russ... more »
NATO's Biggest Military Exercise Since The End OF The Cold War Begins Tomorrow
*RFE:* *NATO Set To Start 'Biggest Military Exercise Since The End Of The Cold War' * BRUSSELS -- NATO is launching its largest military exercise since the collapse of the Soviet Union, mustering tens of thousands of troops in what the head of the Western alliance called a "strong display" of its capability, unity, and resolve at a time of growing danger in Europe. "The main phase of exercise Trident Juncture will begin tomorrow in Norway," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference in Brussels on October 24. "This is an important day because Trident Juncture ... more »
Are There Palpable Differences Between Democrats And Republicans?
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich First and foremost, what you will read and hear below mostly is a SPOOF [imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic... more »
The REAL rate of inflation is getting seriously bad
I've written often enough about inflation in these pages, with three prior posts this year alone: I'm getting seriously worried about inflation Lies, damned lies, and inflation Inflation and the "burrito index" I took care to point out how profoundly flawed and unrealistic the "official" rate of inflation is. Much more accurate and realistic measurements may be found at Shadowstats or the Chapwood Index, both of which are (IMHO) indispensable. Miss D. and I had an object lesson in this inflationary reality yesterday, when we went shopping at Sams Club for ingredients for a sup... more »
Exploring Consciousness: Our Only Hope
Our only hope is to explore alternate states of consciousness.
Bayer Stock Crashes After Monsanto Cancer Verdict Upheld By Judge; Analyst Estimates $800 Billion In Future Liability
Bayer greedily bought and swallowed the ‘poison pill’ of Monsanto without considering its true liability.
Judge Rejects Monsanto’s Bid To Overturn Landmark Cancer Verdict, But Slashes Award
Dewyane Johnson was awarded $289 after a jury found Bayer (Monsanto) to be guilty of causing/contributing to his terminal cancer. Monsanto requested a new trial, and a lower amount has been requested by the corporation.
Go Deeper
My ego/mind is going nuts without loneliness.
Beyond Short-Term Solutions in the Middle East and North Africa
*Richard LeBaron* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The United States and Europe should pursue a strategy of long-term civil society development in the MENA. They should also seek stability and an end to conflicts in the short term. In the final months of 2018, seven years after historic change swept the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), countries in the region still face significant political, economic and security challenges. In most countries that underwent a transition, the situation is worse than before: a protracted civil war and humanitarian crisis in Syria, a di... more »
Putin Says Russia Will Target Nations Hosting US Missiles
Putin rejected Trump's claim that Russia breached the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.
Did a 17-Year-Old Eagle Scout Build a Nuclear Reactor in His Mom’s Backyard?
The tale of a David Hahn, who earned a merit badge in atomic energy and then turned his backyard into a superfund site as he attempted to build a nuclear reactor there.
Did Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams Once Burn the Georgia State Flag?
The Democrat's participation in a 1992 protest re-emerged during the hotly-contested Georgia governor's race in October 2018.
Man Is Accused of Groping Woman on Plane and Claiming the President Said It’s OK
An FBI affidavit reports that a man groped a woman's breast on a Southwest flight and invoked President Trump's infamous "grab them by the pussy" comment.
Howard’s 4th Annual LGBTQ Renaissance Reception Held Wednesday
Howard University’s fourth annual LGBTQ Renaissance Reception was held Wednesday at the university’s Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library Atrium and Lobby, according to information from Howard’s website. The event’s purpose was to demonstrate the university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity while honoring students interested in advancing LGBTQ advocacy. The event also recognized the three recipients of […]
Morehouse College King Collection Receives Governor’s Award
The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection received a 2018 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities for its preservation of artifacts representing the life and legacy of Dr. King. Stored in the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library, the King Collection features more than 13,000 items from King’s life and work between 1944 and […]
Morgan State, AFRO-American Newspaper Partner for African-American Polling Initiative
Morgan State University (MSU) and AFRO-American Newspaper are partnering to launch a statewide polling and research initiative to understand African-American’s opinions on a variety of issues. The institution and publication’s research collaboration will start with a poll on Maryland’s gubernatorial race and continue surveying and analyzing African-American attitudes on relevant community issues such as economics […]
Easy-Peasy Beautiful Wireless Radiation Safety Card from Clear Light Ventures
By B.N. Frank Wireless devices and infrastructure are everywhere and many don’t consider the multitude of sources that we are all voluntarily as well as... more »
National Climate Assessment intentionally misrepresents reality
“According to the National Climate Assessment, the number of hot days from Montana to Texas will skyrocket due to a 0.0001 mole fraction increase in atmospheric CO2 over the past century.” click here
Pipe Bombs Sent To The Clinton's New York Home, The Obama's DC Home And CNN's Head Office - Secret Service Suspect Serial Attacker
*Daily Mail*: *Pipe bombs are sent to the Clinton's New York home, the Obama's DC home and CNN's HQ - just days after a similar device was found at billionaire George Soros' property as Secret Service suspect serial attacker* * Secret Service said Wednesday they intercepted two packages en route to Obama's Washington home and Hillary Clinton's New York residence * Another suspicious package was also discovered Wednesday at the Time Warner Center in New York where CNN's newsroom is located * Investigators believe the devices are all similar to a small bomb found at billionaire Geo... more »
NGC 2467: The Pirate Of The Southern Skies Gets A New Image For Halloween
Using FORS2, an instrument mounted on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, government astronomers have observed the active star-forming region NGC 2467 — the Skull and Crossbones Nebula, called such because of the dust, gas and bright young stars gravitationally bound into the form of a grinning skull. NGC 2467 skulks in the constellation Puppis, which translates rather unromantically as The Poop Deck. And this was taken in March, but released near Halloween, so ESO has something to talk about. read more
Teetering On The Brink Of Disaster: 14 Of 19 Bear Market Signals Have Now Been Triggered
By Michael Snyder October 2018 is turning out to be a lot like October 2008. The S&P 500 has now fallen for 12 of the... more »
“Colonizing Experiment in Surveillance Capitalism”: Privacy Expert Resigns From Google-Backed Smart City Project Over Surveillance Concerns
By Joseph Jankowski A privacy expert tasked with protecting personal data within a Google-backed smart city project has resigned as her pro-privacy guidelines would largely be...more »
Schemes for Currency Manipulation Spread Worldwide
By Brendan Brown The publication of the latest Treasury semi-annual report on foreign exchange manipulation (under title of “Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major... more »
Derrick Broze Educates City of Houston on 5G Tech #2
By The Conscious Resistance On Tuesday October 23, Derrick Broze spoke to Houston City Council and Mayor Sylvester Turner about the dangers behind 5G Technology.... more »
Mark Passio on QAnon, Voting, The Great Work, and the Future of Humanity
By The Conscious Resistance Derrick Broze sits down with Mark Passio to discuss the return of his podcast, the upcoming elections, psyops like QAnon, moving... more »
Troops Called to Monitor Sunday’s Elections in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) approved on Tuesday the shipment of federal troops to 357 locations throughout the country during Sunday’s elections to ensure voter safety. The country’s Federal Police (PF), after monitoring social media sites for several weeks launched an operation early Wednesday […]
The Free Thought Project Podcast – Episode #2 | Predators In Power – Guest: Derrick Broze
This week, John Vibes and Matt Savoy are joined by Derrick Broze. The post The Free Thought Project Podcast – Episode #2 | Predators In Power – Guest: Derrick Broze appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Cop Facing Life in Prison After Video Showed Him Taser Boy Riding an ATV—Killing Him
[image: atv] For shooting his taser out of the window of his police cruiser and striking an 8th grader riding on an ATV, a cop is on trial for murder. The post Cop Facing Life in Prison After Video Showed Him Taser Boy Riding an ATV—Killing Him appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
World News Briefs -- October 24, 2018
*CNN:* *Suspicious packages sent to top Democrats, CNN as election looms* Suspicious packages sent to former U.S. President Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as well as the CNN bureau in New York triggered immediate investigations on Wednesday, less than two weeks before U.S. congressional elections. The package to Clinton was found late Tuesday while the one addressed to Obama was recovered early Wednesday, both during routine off-site mail screenings, the Secret Service said. Obama and Clinton were not at risk, they said. *Read more *..... more »
Border Crisis Stumps Trump, Data Depict Border Under Siege
[image: border-crisis-stumps-trump-apprehensions-show-a-nation-under-siege] Will the United States let them through? That’s the question President Trump must answer about the “migrant caravan” surging through Mexico toward a rendezvous with the U.S. Border Patrol and National Guard.
Polish Journalist: Fall of Communism “Not True”
[image: bill-jasper-eunicka-chojecka-fall-of-communism-not-true] VIDEO - Journalist Eunicka Chojecka sits down with The New American to discuss Go Against the Tide’s impact on the youth in Poland. Eunicka also shares from her experiences of communist influence in education while working towards her Ph.D.
Migrant Invasion Force Doubles and Another From El Salvador Starts
[image: migrant-invasion-force-doubles-and-another-from-el-salvador-starts] The “migrant caravan” headed toward the U.S. border through Mexico now number over 14,000, news reports say. It shows no signs of stopping, and even worse, another caravan has begun in El Salvador.
DOE Approves and Funds Freshwater Wind Project
The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed to provide funding for the first U.S. freshwater offshore wind facility, a 20.7… The post DOE Approves and Funds Freshwater Wind Project appeared first on IER.
Korean utility refers India to arbitration
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24-Oct-2018 South Korean utility Korea Western Power Company (Kowepo) has begun arbitration proceedings against India for not honoring a fuel supply commitment to a gas-based power plant that it part-owns in western India
Luciana Ghiotto: “Ninguna izquierda puede apoyar un TLC”
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
24-Oct-2018 En entrevista con Radio y Diario de la Universidad de Chile, la profesora de la Universidad Nacional de San Martín de Buenos Aires e integrante de Argentina Mejor sin TLC desenmascaró los mitos que existen frente a los tratados de libre comercio y sus eventuales beneficios para los países en desarrollo.
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