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There’s a lot of “money” in songs
After hearing me sing (of course singing is kind) a few lyrics to “Money,” by Pink Floyd, my daughter suggested a post on songs with “money” in the title. The song begins with a cash register ringing up sales, then … Continue reading →
Ukraine Wants NATO To Deploy Ships To Counter Russia In The Sea Of Azov
*Channel News Asia/AFP: **Ukraine president asks NATO to send ships to Sea of Azov* BERLIN: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko asked NATO members including Germany on Thursday (Nov 29) to send naval vessels to the Sea of Azov to back his country in the standoff with Russia. "Germany is one of our closest allies, and we hope that states within NATO are now ready to relocate naval ships to the Sea of Azov in order to assist Ukraine and provide security," he told Germany's Bild daily. President Vladimir Putin insisted on Wednesday that Russian forces were right to seize three Ukra... more »
Two Words From the Fed, and Wall Street Jumps More Than Two Percent
[image: two-words-from-the-fed-and-wall-street-jumps-over-two-percent] Wall Street jumped at the news from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell that interest rates were “just below” a neutral level.
Avenatti’s Troubles Get Worse; Porn Queen Didn’t Want To Sue Trump
[image: avenatti-s-troubles-gets-worse-porn-queen-didn-t-want-to-sue-trump] Michael Avenatti, the flamboyant, trash-talking lawyer, is in trouble again.
“Women’s Bible” Challenges Traditional Interpretations
[image: womens-bible-challenges-traditional-interpretations] Some feminists in Europe have produced a new Bible version, arguing that one can believe in both the Bible and feminism.
Indiana Solicitor General: Cars Can Be Seized if Driver Exceeds Speed Limit
[image: indiana-solicitor-general-cars-can-be-seized-if-driver-exceeds-speed-limit] During oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, Indiana's lawyer stated that he believes it is constitutional to seize the car of a person who exceeds the speed limit by five miles per hour.
Did Muslim Groups Keep Money Intended for Victims of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting?
Conservative web sites grossly misrepresented the facts surrounding the transfer of $238,634 in funds raised by two Muslim charities.
Suicide, at 50-Year Peak, Pushes Down US Life Expectancy
Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live.
Trump Cancels G-20 Meeting With Putin
The post Trump Cancels G-20 Meeting With Putin appeared first on The Duran.
The suffering of the innocent
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018Drop by drop, upon the heart:* This news report in the Washington Post describes the terrible suffering which can be visited upon the innocent, both here and around the world. Within the modern American context, the details of this terrible story activate an array of themes. Included is the earlier suffering, and damage, visited upon the aggressor. We thought this local news report was well worth considering today. We'll include the famous passage from Aeschylus, which we've been considering lately: Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls dr... more »
CNN Commentator Calls For The Extermination Of Israel In A U.N. Speech
And here it is, Marc Lamont Hill calling for a "free Palestine from the river to the sea" (video via @bennyavni) pic.twitter.com/E7ugrByKyf — Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 28, 2018 *Washington Examiner*: *CNN commentator calls for elimination of Israel, endorses violent Palestinian ‘resistance’* CNN commentator Marc Lamont Hill, in a Wednesday speech to the United Nations, called for violent resistance against Israel and advocated expanding Palestine “from the river to the sea,” a phrase used by those who believe that Israel should be eliminated. Hill, who has a long histor... more »
"There's no better cause than progress when it comes to bringing the brilliance of the future into the present with great rapidity." #QotD
*"Crucial here is that tomorrow's brilliant companies are likely unknown to most of us, and it's safe to say that their eventual success will surprise even the most skilled of investors. Apple was a surprise. So was ESPN. So were Google, Facebook and Amazon. So once was GE and the lightbulb. All of these companies and their advances made it thanks to there being rich people capable of losing money on risky investments. "Presently, [golfer] Phil Mickelson is being pressured by sports journalists with limited knowledge of basic economics to once again give his money to 'good ca... more »
SJW Nazis @HuffPost Go After Children's Christmas Classic
The holiday TV classic "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" is seriously problematic. 😳 pic.twitter.com/dOgqPF3bAP — HuffPost (@HuffPost) November 29, 2018
Under protest, OSU cancer researcher dogged by misconduct allegations stepping down as department chair
Carlo Croce, a professor at The Ohio State University in Columbus who has faced multiple investigations into misconduct allegations, has been forced to step down from his post as department chair. As ABC6 in Columbus reports, Carlo Croce says he’s feeling blindsided after he was told to step down as a department chair in OSU’s … Continue reading Under protest, OSU cancer researcher dogged by misconduct allegations stepping down as department chair
What Real “Sustainable” Winning Looks Like; The “New Normal” Under President Trump
(Source) Winning: U.S. Incomes and Spending Jumped In October, While Inflation Faded (Source) When Obama left office the US was 3rd. Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Warns President Trump: Let Us Hear From CIA Director Gina Haspel Or You Will Have Nothing From Us
*Ralph Z. Hallow, Washington Times:* *Sen. Lindsey Graham to Trump: Gina Haspel or nothing* You can’t help pumping your fist and mouthing “yes!” on watching Sen. Lindsey Graham spring to action again on Wednesday. You could almost hear him going after Sen. Dianne Feinstein and other Senate Democrats during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings last month. This time, the South Carolina Republican says he’ll vote against all Trump-GOP must-dos unless the CIA briefs Mr. Graham and fellow lawmakers on who ordered the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Otherwise, legislators and their staffs dreaming ... more »
Boys and their highly explosive toys
The Aviationist brings us this video of weapons tests at China Lake. Located in California’s Mojave Desert, China Lake is home to NAVAIR’s Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). NAWCWD is responsible for supporting NAVAIR programs by: - Performing research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), logistics, and in-service support for guided missiles, free-fall weapons, targets, support equipment, crew systems and electronic warfare - Integrating weapons and avionics on tactical aircraft - Operating the Navy’s western land and Sea Range test and evaluatio... more »
The US National Climate Assessment Report They Did Not Want You To See!
By Paul Homewood https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46325168 The BBC inevitably made a lot of propaganda out of the latest US National Climate Assessment report, which I have already shot holes in. But below is the report the climate scientists did not want to publish: Summer heatwaves are much less intense than they used to […]
Don't Gear up for War with Russia
*Bonnie Kristian* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Answering aggression with aggression would be unwise. No sooner did news break of Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian naval ships in the Black Sea than speculation began on how the United States and Western Europe would respond. President Trump expressed general displeasure, telling reporters Monday his administration is “working on it” with European allies and expressing hope “it’ll get straightened out.” U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley was more specific, declaring the move an “unlawful” and “outrageous vi... more »
What Comes Next After Taiwan's Elections?
*J. Michael Cole* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Will the DPP get its act together or will it divide, giving the KMT a better shot at the presidency? Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) hit a roadblock in the nationwide local elections held on November 24, losing seven of the thirteen cities and counties it had held since 2014. Now the DPP only controls six. With the political map of Taiwan turning “blue,” many have asked what accounts for this reversal, what it means for the 2020 presidential elections, and how, if at all, this will affect relations across the...more »
To Rid the World of Antisemitism
CNN’s poll suggests that 80% of those who dwell in Europe are either lying, blind or, most likely, terrified of the truth. Gilad Atzmon explains
The Importance of Mentorships in Higher Education
We are proud “firsts” – as we have been frequently in both our personal and professional lives. Each of us is in our second university presidency, and each time we’ve ascended to the executive role, we’ve been the first African-American leader to do so at our predominantly White institutions.
Wyoming Community Colleges ask Governor for Cost-of-Living Pay Increases
Officials from seven community colleges in Wyoming have sent a letter to Gov. Matt Mead requesting that he advocate for cost-of-living pay increases for their employees. The letter, which was delivered to Mead in September, said colleges are having a tough time recruiting and retaining well-qualified employees when their salary does not account for increasing […]
Bowie State Launches Scholarship in Honor of Slain Student
Bowie State University officials have created a new scholarship in honor of slain student 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, in an effort to increase enrollment in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at Maryland historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Collins was fatally stabbed on the University of Maryland, College Park campus in May 2017 just […]
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Ed has $14M Surplus
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has $14 million it does not know what to do with, as a result of interest rates from a $191 million investment fund that took place in the 1990s. According to Penn Live, the state system refinanced a series of bond issues that at first had 5 to […]
Program Looks to Improve College Student Completion Rates in Florida
Take Stock in Children (TSIC), one of the country’s largest mentoring and college readiness organizations, has announced that it has established a new program aimed at improving the college completion rates of students attending a Florida college or university. The program, Take Stock in College, has a goal of increasing the completion rates of students […]
Swastikas Painted on Wall Outside of Professor’s Office
Dr. Elizabeth Midlarsky, a Jewish professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College who teaches and researches the Holocaust, was heading to her office on Wednesday when she found two swastikas, an painted on the walls outside her office. “I was in shock. I stopped for a moment, because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” Midlarsky […]
3 Common Foods Destroying Your Health
Watch time: 1 minute 34 seconds Dr. Jack shares three common foods most people eat that destroy their health. By watching this video you will learn: Why you should avoid genetically modified foods (GMOs) Why corn, soy and potatoes are destroying your health That the only potatoes you should eat are organic potatoes Transcript of […] The post 3 Common Foods Destroying Your Health appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Just the Most Recent Example of Unabashed Bigotry of the Left
In Leftist fakery and propaganda, several stories highlight the troubling trend towards taqqiya and bust out Joo-Hate. I guess that when you think about it, it should come as no surprise given who and what are now the faces and positions of the Democrat Party. So like everything else, the media is gently laying the groundwork for the normalization of anti-semitism and anti-Israel attitudes in the America. In the lead, *CNN's own Mark Lamont Hill*, a man (on paper) who has the intellectual agility of a used toothbrush was feted at some UN International Day of Solidarity with the fict... more »
President Trump Has Cancelled His Meeting With Russian President Putin At The G20 Summit
*CNN:* *Trump abruptly cancels planned Putin meeting* Washington (CNN)US President Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly canceled his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin two days before they were scheduled to sit down on the sidelines of the G20 summit. The President pinned the cancellation on Russia's refusal to release Ukrainian Navy ships and sailors seized during a maritime confrontation between the two countries on Sunday. But while Russia's position on the incident has not changed since it attacked Ukrainian ships on Sunday, the President's abrupt move came after his ... more »
Balsonaro blues.....
While I was in Russia in late October I attended a conference in Moscow of the Union of Ukrainian Refugees and Political Prisoners. The weekend event was attended by activists and journalists from places like Brazil, Germany, England, Lugansk in the Donbass, and Russia. One other American who attended was a young guy who went to Russia originally to teach English. He is now working for RT in Moscow and spoke quite well at the conference. He was critiquing the US 'progressive movement' and offering suggestions. I was impressed with him. The three men who came from Brazil were w... more »
MSM is Like Big Pharma – the Rewards of Malpractice Outweigh the Penalties
*Christina Sarich* - Generate profit, worry about facts and consequences later.
New Study Shows Time on Social Media Can Make You Lonely and Depressed
*Anna Hunt* - Too much time on social media may leave you feeling a little depressed. You may even view your life as somewhat lacking.
Beware of GMO Potatoes
*Dr. Mercola* - GMO potatoes are here to stay, but are they safe?
Cannabis Kills Cancer Cells
*Susan Boskey* - The most researched active cannabis constituents, THC and CBD, have been found to also kill cancer cells.
Leonardo da Vinci & the New Biology
*Sayer Ji* - Biological Science has been under the spell of Newton's atomistic view of the universe since the late 17th century.
Discover the Power of Puma Medicine
Ancient shamanic practices can help you transform difficult situations and relationships, and open you to new possibilities.
Tesla’s Wireless Energy Technology Being Revived in Texas
*Terence Newton* - Revitalizing Tesla technology for a modern military.
Why Nutritional Psychiatry is the Future of Mental Health Treatment
*Joyce Cavaye* - The future of mental health is food.
Awakening is a Destructive Process
*Greg Calise* - There is no easy road to enlightenment.
Right of passage—a driver’s license
This is our great-nephew, a star in academics and sports. And now he has a driver’s license, and here’s the list that makes it possible to drive, talk on his phone, and get his allowance. I can remember posting this sort of thing on the refrigerator, but had very little success. I guess it depends on the kid. (from his mother’s Facebook wall) [image: image]
Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty To Lying To Congress On A Trump Real Estate Project In Moscow
*ABC News:* *Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in new deal with Mueller in Trump-Russia probe* Michael Cohen, President Trump’s longtime fixer, former personal lawyer, and confidant, pleaded guilty Thursday to lying to Congress about the Russia investigation. The deal is the second that Cohen has reached with federal prosecutors and represents a potential blow to Trump, who has been fixated on discounting both special counsel Robert Mueller and inquiries into his campaign’s potential collusion with Russia. Since the first plea on separate campaign finance related c... more »
Efforts To Obtain Russian Gov Approval For Trump Branded “Moscow Project” Tower Continued As Late As June 2016
Trump himself was involved as Individual 1. Who is individual 2? Trump Jr.? Is Russiagate all about Trump Tower Moscow, … Continue reading →
Extension of Belgium (Doel 1&2) Nuclear Power Stations Infringes EU Environmental Assessment Requirements – EU Advocate General Opinion
“The Belgian Constitutional Court has sought the Court’s interpretation of these conventions and directives. In essence it seeks to ascertain … Continue reading →
Vaccine Boom, Population Bust: Study Queries the Link Between HPV Vaccine and Soaring Infertility
By Celeste McGovern, for Children’s Medical Safety Research Institute A plague is spreading silently across the globe. The young generation in America, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, Australia – in virtually every western country – is afflicted by rapidly increasing rates of infertility. This spring, the United States reported its lowest birth rate […] The post Vaccine Boom, Population Bust: Study Queries the Link Between HPV Vaccine and Soaring Infertility appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Low calorie Monk Fruit grown by Himachal scientists can fight diabetes
https://www.thebetterindia.com/165460/india-diabetes-sugar-free-replacement-natural-organic-news/?fb=organic Advertisements
Why Do Doctors In The UK Not Wear (White) Coats Like Doctors In Most Countries do?
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/why-do-doctors-in-the-uk-not-wear-white-coats-like-doctors-in-most-countries-do.37813/
Statin Side Effects: What Really Causes Heart Disease?
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/11/21/statin-nation-2.aspx
Statin Use Linked to Dementia
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/11/20/statin-dementia-risk.aspx
The Miraculous Power of Fasting — How It Heals Your Body Inside And Out
https://themindunleashed.com/2018/01/fasting-completely-transforms-body-inside.html
Can Childhood Stress Affect the Immune System?
https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2018/11/27/can-childhood-stress-affect-the-immune-system/
How A 70 Year Old Woman Who Went Sugar Free 28 Years Ago Looks Like Today
https://www.lifecoachcode.com/2017/06/03/70-year-old-woman-sugar-free/
No pints, no pulling: does the death of the pub spell the end of sex?
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/28/no-pints-no-pulling-does-the-death-of-the-pub-spell-the-end-of-sex?CMP=fb_gu
Women Who Surround Themselves With Plants Live Longer.
https://www.organichomeremedies.com/2018/09/21/women-who-surround-themselves-with-plants-live-longer/?utm_source=AHS&utm_medium=AHS&utm_campaign=AHS
Going bald may soon be REVERSED after scientists discover why hair growth stalls in later life.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6439203/Going-bald-soon-REVERSED-scientists-discover-hair-growth-stalls-later-life.html?ito=social-facebook
"‘Bah, Humbug’ to Social Media Trolls"
*"‘Bah, Humbug’ to Social Media Trolls"* by Rich Manieri "I was one of the first to speak out against Twitter. In fact, I was one of the first to speak out against a lot of things – spaghetti sauce from a jar, shirtless men mowing their lawns, and the all-Christmas music radio format prior to Dec. 1. No one listens to me, of course. The mass production of spaghetti sauce continues unabated. Unfit, middle-aged men continue to jiggle in public view while pushing their lawn mowers and the Carol of the Bells has been ringing in my ears for several weeks now. But I don’t have time to de... more »
"When One Grasps The irony..."
“How is one to live a moral and compassionate existence when one is fully aware of the blood, the horror inherent in life, when one finds darkness not only in one’s culture but within oneself? If there is a stage at which an individual life becomes truly adult, it must be when one grasps the irony in its unfolding and accepts responsibility for a life lived in the midst of such paradox. One must live in the middle of contradiction, because if all contradiction were eliminated at once life would collapse. There are simply no answers to some of the great pressing questions. You conti...more »
Nearly 2,500 Migrants in Tijuana Sick With Communicable Diseases
[image: nearly-2-500-migrants-in-tijuana-sick-with-communicable-diseases] At least 30 percent of the migrants in Tijuana are sick with communicable diseases they might spread to Americans in schools, hospitals, welfare and employment offices, and other public places, according to Mexican officials.
Some Migrants Returning Home, But 2,000 More Heading For Tijuana
[image: some-migrants-returning-home-but-2-000-more-heading-for-tijuana] With news they might have to wait at least six weeks even to apply for asylum, some migrants in the massive squatter’s camp in Tijuana have said enough is enough.
Study: Liberals Treat Minorities as if They’re Stupid
[image: study-liberals-treat-minorities-as-if-they-re-stupid] A new study shows that Democrats really do talk down to minorities, whereas white Republicans speak essentially the same way to both white and non-white audiences.
"Zombies for Dinner"
*"Zombies for Dinner"* by The Mogambo Guru "Did you ever notice how dinnertime conversation always seems to get around to somebody asking you for money? Or they want you to spend some of your Precious Mogambo Time (PMT) with them, “doing” something “together as a family” where you act like a “real father” for “a welcome change”? Me, too! Weird huh? And are you really, really getting tired of politely replying “Go to hell”, only to have them unexpectedly get all angry and anti-social, for absolutely no reason? Like some vicious bi-polar demons from hell? Me, too! Again, weird huh? ... more »
Sinclair Distances Itself from Commentary After Protest
The Sinclair Broadcast Group is distancing itself from commentary by its chief political analyst Boris Epshteyn, who this week supported the Trump administration's efforts to stop migrants at the U.S. border with Mexico.
Murder Charges Against Brother in Mansion Fire Slayings
A New Jersey tech executive was charged with murder in the deaths of his brother, the brother's wife and their two children, whose bodies were found last week at their burning mansion.
Revolutionary Company Reviving Nikola Tesla’s Work to Wirelessly Transport Energy
[image: tesla] A company out of Texas is reviving some of the work of Tesla in an attempt to transport energy over long distances without using wires or cables and it works. The post Revolutionary Company Reviving Nikola Tesla’s Work to Wirelessly Transport Energy appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Cops Shout, ‘He’s Got a Gun!’ Before Killing Unarmed Young Man—Shooting Him in the Back
[image: gun] Police in Salt Lake City were seen on body camera video claiming an unarmed man had a gun before they opened fire on him, killing him. The post WATCH: Cops Shout, ‘He’s Got a Gun!’ Before Killing Unarmed Young Man—Shooting Him in the Back appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
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Trudeau says government 'still in discussions' with US on USMCA signing
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Nov-2018 With roughly three hours to go before boarding a flight to Argentina for a meeting of G20 leaders, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this afternoon Canada is "still in discussions with the Americans" about signing the revised NAFTA at the summit.
BREAKING NEWS: Trump Cancels G20 Meeting with Putin
*Putting Speaking at Russian Business Forum Yesterday* *“The authorities in Kiev are selling anti-Russian sentiment with quite a success today. They have nothing else to do,”* Putin said during a business forum in Moscow. *….If they demand babies for breakfast, they would probably be served babies. They’d say: ‘Why not, they are hungry, what is to be done about it?’ This is such a short sighted policy and it cannot have a good outcome. It makes the Ukrainian leadership complacent, gives them no incentive to do normal political work in their country or pursue a normal economic polic... more »
Roswell and Wernher von Braun
It struck me that since I have published a couple of articles that either attempted to explain the Roswell debris or explain the whole of the crash scenario, it was only fair to look at it from the other side. Just yesterday, as I was provided many references to James Carrion’s book, I also received, from Tony Bragalia, a link to an article he had written about Wernher von Braun and his connection to the Roswell case. You can read it here: www.ufoexplorations.com I will note, apropos of nothing, but which might be of interest, Frank Kaufmann had told me a couple of decades ago tha... more »
TRIBAL FICTIONS: Inquiring cable mind wanted to know!
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018Don Lemon fashions an ask:* For all we know, Don Lemon may be the world's nicest person. If so, he'll have to settle for a tie. There are *a lot* of the world's nicest people. They're found all over the globe. That said, Lemon received a bad break in recent years. Some years back, CNN moved him from his regular weekend afternoon spots into his current role as a weeknight prime-time anchor. Given the wealth and fame involved, this sort of thing can have temporary unhelpful effects. This brings us to the discussion Lemon launched on Friday evening, Novem... more »
Trump – Putin G20 meeting on despite Ukraine incident
Despite the flak over Ukraine from American "Russia hawks", Trump - Putin summit to repair and improve relations will go on. The post Trump – Putin G20 meeting on despite Ukraine incident appeared first on The Duran.
Watch Hillary Clinton humiliate herself in Europe by talking strong borders
Hillary Rodham Clinton schemes to silence populism by giving populists what they want, at least temporarily, as a vehicle to liberal goals. The post Watch Hillary Clinton humiliate herself in Europe by talking strong borders appeared first on The Duran.
Senate Agrees to Floor Debate, Vote on Ending Yemen War
The post Senate Agrees to Floor Debate, Vote on Ending Yemen War appeared first on The Duran.
Vladimir Putin BLASTS Western enabling of Poroshenko “dirty games”
Promised statement by Vladimir Putin about Petro Poroshenko misrepresenting the Kerch Straits incident shows rare anger from this usually methodical president. The post Vladimir Putin BLASTS Western enabling of Poroshenko “dirty games” appeared first on The Duran.
The Difference Between Sanders and Warren, or Can Regulated Capitalism Save the Country?
*Gallup Poll from earlier this year* *by Gaius Publius* I'm writing this as a heads up, since the issue will come up forcefully in not too many months. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are not equivalents for each other, and it's not even close. Though both would make the next administration, if either were elected, a progressive one by many definitions, the nature of the progressivism under each would be quite different. (I suspect they'll also have different foreign policies, and other, major policy differences will likely emerge as well. But let's deal only with what's alre... more »
Breaking: US accuses Iran of possessing missiles that could reach Europe
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – During a State Department briefing on Thursday, the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Brian Hook alleged that the Persian Gulf nation possesses missiles that could reach as far as Europe. “Today, the United States is unveiling new evidence of Iran’s ongoing missile proliferation,” Hook claimed, as quoted by Sputnik News Agency. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria accuses Turkey of facilitating chemical weapons attack and protecting jihadists
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – During a press conference after the Astana peace conference on Thursday, Syria’s envoy to the United Nation’s, Dr. Bashar Al-Ja’afari, accused the Turkish regime of facilitating the chemical weapons attack on Aleppo last week. According to Ja’afari, the Turkish military has been protecting jihadist groups like Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Exclusive: Syrian Army’s 4th Division heads to northern Latakia for new operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Division has received orders to redeploy to the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate after a short deployment in southern Syria. Led by the 42nd Brigade (Ghiath Forces), the 4th Armored Division will begin a new operation in the Latakia Governorate that will target the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Heavy clashes breakout across Yemen despite calls for nationwide ceasefire
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – A number of firefights have been reported across Yemen, today, after both pro and anti-government forces traded offensives in several provinces. Al-Bayda Governorate: The Houthi forces launched a new offensive in the Al-Bayda Governorate that targeted the Saudi Coalition troops in the Al-Qabitah District. The Houthi forces reportedly captured several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army thwarts jihadist attack in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to thwart a new jihadist infiltration attempt in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate over the last 24 hours. Led by their Jabhat Al-Wataniyah faction, the jihadist group Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched an attack from the Idlib buffer zone in a bid to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ukraine to ask Turkey to close Bosphorus to Russian ships amid Kerch Strait rift
Earlier in the day, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he had discussed the possibility of mediating the crisis between Russia and Ukraine following a violation of Russia’s maritime border by Ukrainian warships. Speaking at the second International Maritime Security Conference in Kiev, Igor Voronchenko, commander of the naval forces of Ukraine, said that the country’s authorities would ask […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria in discussions with Russia to purchase jet
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 P.M.) – Syria’s state-owned Syrian Airlines is in talks with Russia to purchase the MC-21 passenger jet, the CEO of the company, Talal ‘Abdel-Karim, told Sputnik on Thursday. Syrian flag carrier Syrian Air is discussing with Russia the purchase of new MC-21 passenger jets, the airline’s CEO, Talal Abdulkarim, told Sputnik on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will purchase Russia’s S-400 system with national currency
The settlements between Moscow and Ankara on the deliveries of the Russian S-400 air defence systems to Turkey will be carried out with the use of national currencies, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. “The settlements on S-400 systems must be carried out with the use of national currencies. The transfer of these systems to Turkey should be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthis scores major advance in southern Yemen after launching big offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The Houthis launched a big offensive in southern Yemen, today, targeting the government-held Qatibah District of the Lahj Governorate. Backed by their rocket battalion, the Houthis began their offensive on Thursday by storming the defenses of the Saudi Coalition forces in the strategic Qatibah District. According to a report from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fourth Russian S-400 battalion deployed in Crimea (video)
Fourth battalion of S-400 Triumph air defense missile systems were deployed to Crimea’s Dzhankoy city on Thursday. According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, the system is expected to be operational by the end of the year. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia after the Kerch Strait incident. Crimea received its first […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Bill And Hillary Clinton Show In Montreal
President Bill Clinton listens to his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during a conference in Montreal on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson *Montreal Gazette*:* U.S. should follow Canada's model of diversity, Clintons say in Montreal* Bill and Hillary Clinton held up Canada as a kind of antidote to the "authoritarian" and divisive politics of U.S. President Donald Trump. The United States is making a mistake by moving in the opposite direction of Canada on cultural diversity, immigration and social harmony, former U.S. president B... more »
U.S. Life Expectancy Drops AGAIN, Peaked In 2014
By Mac Slavo The average life expectancy in the United States has once again dropped after peaking in 2014. Experts say that drug overdoses are... more »
A man after my own heart
You may have to turn the sound up on this one - and, yes, I know it's silly - but Simon McCoy makes me laugh (in a good way). The BBC is busy bringing us another dollop of Brexit doom-and-gloom, and then Simon says this: @BBCSimonMcCoy classic.....'So they have no baa...ck up plan?' #Brexit 😆😆 pic.twitter.com/dFjca735G1 — Mark (@savplaysbass) November 29, 2018
These Countries Are Quickly and Quietly Dumping the Dollar
By Robert Wheeler Over the past few months, there has been a steady uptick in the number of countries dumping significant portions of their dollar... more »
Much Worse Than Expected: Experts Shocked As New Home Sales Plunge 8.9 Percent
By Michael Snyder The U.S. economy is definitely deviating from the script, and we just got more evidence that “Housing Bubble 2” is bursting. Experts... more »
NBC: Ohio school mandates vaccinations
Now more than ever, if you are a parent who doesn’t vaccinate, you need to have a plan. And know your rights. RELATED STORY: Japan has the lowest child mortality rate following ban on mandatory vaccinations This week, The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, Ohio announced it will no longer accept religious beliefs as a reason […] The post NBC: Ohio school mandates vaccinations appeared first on Health Nut News.
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) fears increase as parents say health agency hiding truth
So far in 2018, at least 106 confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) have occurred in the U.S. The mysterious disease, which is reminiscent of polio, primarily affects children and can cause permanent paralysis, continues to baffle the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been investigating the disease since 2014. […] The post Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) fears increase as parents say health agency hiding truth appeared first on Health Nut News.
How US Tilt Towards Iraq In Iran-Iraq War Led To Iran-Contra Scandal
Iran had Hezbollah kidnap CIA station chief Buckley and six other Americans in Lebanon in retaliation for the U.S. supporting Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War The Reagan administration would later try to get its hostages released by offering Tehran weapons which would be exposed in the Iran-Contra Scandal In 1985 The Reagan administration attempted to reconcile with the Iranian government by offering it arms sales, which it desperately needed to maintain its military during the war with Iraq. Profits from these sales were later diverted to the Contra rebels which the United States was ba... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 29
1920 Gertrude Bell wrote few tribes were talking about self rule and many rejected it in Basra (Musings On Iraq book review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) 1927 UK For Sec Chamberlain told King Faisal talks over Anglo-Iraq Treaty should be delayed for two years and Faisal would have to run Iraq on his own British knew Faisal afraid of potential unrest and was trying to intimidate him during negotiations over new treaty Tactic worked 1934 Border dispute between Iraq and Persia escalated 1980 Iranian marines destroyed Mina al Bakr and Khor al Amaya oil terminals in Iraq Attack cut Ir... more »
Meet Russia's New Weapon Against Ukraine: The Coast Guard
*Rebecca Pincus* *Security, * The Kerch Strait operation reflects a new use of the Russian coast guard, more akin to Chinese or Iranian use of paramilitary and constabulary maritime forces and “lawfare.” The recent standoff between Ukraine and Russia in the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov has put the often-ignored Russian coast guard into the spotlight. Expletive-laden videos in Russian show a coast guard cutter ramming a Ukrainian tug, probably incurring damage in the process. The Russian coast guard is an element of the border guard. In an administrative reorganization in 2003, t... more »
Russia Stands to Gain from Trump's Handling of the Khashoggi Crisis
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Russia, Middle East* The nexus of interests uniting Moscow, Tehran and Beijing grows ever stronger, so it seems, as the temperature of the new Cold War grows seemingly colder with each passing week. The brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi may or may not upend traditional international politics in the Middle East. After a tussle in the White House, it seems that voices friendly to the House of Saud have gotten the upper hand quite decisively. Given President Donald Trump’s recent pronouncements on the issue, perhaps it is not too far-fetched to say that most ev... more »
Understanding the China Threat
*Carl Ciovacco* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping chat as they walk along the front patio of the Mar-a-Lago estate after a bilateral meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] Conflict is not inevitable, it is chosen. The Sino-American relationship is incredibly complicated today. Not only do China and the United States have the two largest economies in the world, but they also possess the strongest militaries powered by the greatest defense budgets. Both countries are intertwined economically wi... more »
Explained: Why China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Can't Compete with America's F-22 or F-35
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Engine issues. *The reason: Engine issues. * China’s first fifth-generation aircraft is having a major issue. *(This first appeared back in January.)* As Dave Majumdar previously covered, China recently declared that its J-20 fighter jet had attained initial operational capability. “China's latest J-20 stealth fighter has been commissioned into the air force's combat service,” China’s Defense Ministry said on February 9. Chinese analysts touted the country’s achievement as breaking the Western stranglehold on stealthy aircraft. "The J-20 will al... more »
Meet the 5 Deadliest Naval Warships on Planet Earth
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The five most powerful surface ships on the planet are means to an end, board-game pieces in the struggle between the dominant military powers of postwar Asia (the United States, Japan) and authoritarian states (Russia, China) challenging the status quo. *The twenty-two Ticonderoga-class cruisers still in service (five older ships were retired at the end of the Cold War) are 564 feet long and weigh up to ten thousand tons fully loaded. Each can do more than thirty knots, thanks to four General Electric LM-2500 gas turbine engines. The Ticos are the l... more »
What are U.S. Soldiers Dying for in Afghanistan?
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Afghanistan* What benefit has been accrued to our country as a result of these compounding sorrows, grief and pain borne by such a tiny minority of our fellow citizens? How much more blood must be spilled in Afghanistan before Washington acknowledges reality and ends the war? Three more American troops were killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb on Tuesday and three others wounded; their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. These deaths, along with Sgt. Leandro Jasso who was killed in a firefight last Saturday, bring the nu... more »
End Of Summer
Cold air is starting to move in today, but yesterday was gorgeous.
Historic Phase Change Can Begin This Weekend
[image: President Donald J. Trump disembarks Air Force One at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, to begin his visit to Paradise, Calif., which was devastated by wildfires. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] The stage has been set for an historic transformation in the coming days and weeks, be it for a descent into financial chaos and war, or the exact opposite, the initiation of a new paradigm bringing the nations of the world together in a commitment to the common aims of mankind. The British and their assets in the United States, centered in the... more »
Colorado Energy Plan bid rigging?
The Colorado Energy Plan is a massive $2.5 billion scheme by Xcel Energy that substitutes wind and solar-plus-storage power for existing coal fired generation. The Plan is supposed to be based on a competitive procurement that received a multitude of bids. Only a few were selected and the makeup of these big winners strongly suggests that there was some form of bid rigging on Xcel's part. The post Colorado Energy Plan bid rigging? appeared first on CFACT.
Flat Light: Data Protection for the Disoriented, From Policy to Practice
Flat light is the state of disorientation, feared among pilots, in which all visual references are lost. The effects of flat light “completely obscure features of the terrain, creating an inability to distinguish distances and closure rates. As a result of this reflected light, [flat light] can give pilots the illusion that they are ascending or descending when they may actually be flying level.” This is the state of information security today. Attack surfaces have expanded beyond any organization’s ability to understand, much less defend against, potential adverse events. Common ... more »
MSM is Like Big Pharma – the Rewards of Malpractice Outweigh the Penalties
*Christina Sarich* - Generate profit, worry about facts and consequences later.
New Study Shows Time on Social Media Can Make You Lonely and Depressed
*Anna Hunt* - Too much time on social media may leave you feeling a little depressed. You may even view your life as somewhat lacking.
Beware of GMO Potatoes
*Dr. Mercola* - GMO potatoes are here to stay, but are they safe?
Cannabis Kills Cancer Cells
*Susan Boskey* - The most researched active cannabis constituents, THC and CBD, have been found to also kill cancer cells.
Leonardo da Vinci & the New Biology
*Sayer Ji* - Biological Science has been under the spell of Newton's atomistic view of the universe since the late 17th century.
Discover the Power of Puma Medicine
Ancient shamanic practices can help you transform difficult situations and relationships, and open you to new possibilities.
Tesla’s Wireless Energy Technology Being Revived in Texas
*Terence Newton* - Revitalizing Tesla technology for a modern military.
Why Nutritional Psychiatry is the Future of Mental Health Treatment
*Joyce Cavaye* - The future of mental health is food.
Awakening is a Destructive Process
*Greg Calise* - There is no easy road to enlightenment.
It seems civil law trumps church secrets - and it's about time
For many centuries, the Catholic Church maintained that its clergy and religious (i.e. monks, nuns, brothers and sisters in religious orders) could not be tried in civil or criminal courts, but had to be dealt with by the Church itself. That continued until the Reformation, and even after it in some countries. The Church considered herself to be above most aspects of criminal and civil law. In some ways, it appears to still hold that belief - witness, for example, the refusal by many bishops to refer clergy child sex abuse cases to the civil authorities for prosecution. Part of ... more »
Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty to Lying to Congress
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, made a surprise appearance before a federal judge in New York on Thursday to plead guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on an aborted project to build a Trump Tower in Russia.
The Homebody President: Trump Keeps It Quick on Trips Abroad
Marathon days. Red-eye flights. Jam-packed agendas. When President Donald Trump travels abroad, he's increasingly keeping it quick lately.
China Halts Work by Team on Gene-Edited Babies
China's government ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world's first gene-edited babies.
Trump Says He Wouldn’t Take Manafort Pardon ‘Off the Table’
A pardon for Paul Manafort is "not off the table," President Donald Trump said, drawing swift rebuke from critics who fear the president will use his executive power to protect friends and supporters caught up in the Russia probe.
Why Is Canada Punishing This Brave Woman?
Why Christianne Boudreau, born in Toronto, the mother of a young Damian Clairmont who had been indoctrinated and recruited to join a terrorist group in Syria, is forced by the Canadian government to surrender her Canadian passport. Why is Canada denying this woman her right to travel, guaranteed to all citizens under the Canadian Charter? The post Why Is Canada Punishing This Brave Woman? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Cops Now Raiding Kratom Dealers as Gov’t Pushes New Prohibition Police State In Support of Big Pharma
[image: kratom] After a months-long propaganda attack on this most beneficial plant, this month, police began raiding kratom sellers as if they were human traffickers. The post Cops Now Raiding Kratom Dealers as Gov’t Pushes New Prohibition Police State In Support of Big Pharma appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Climate Change Conversations and 5G: There Must Be 50 Ways … to Wreck the Planet. Let’s NOT look at ONLY one!
By Patricia Burke Paul Simon wrote; “She said it’s really not my habit to intrude Furthermore, I hope my meaning won’t be lost or misconstrued... more »
Don't Call Me A Reformer
Robin Lake doesn't want to be called an "education reformer" any more, and in a piece at The 74 she tries to make her case in a piece that's a mix of valid points and weak disingenuity. After making her plea, she gets down to the why: *This might seem odd coming from someone who leads an organization that for 25 years has studied the need for systemic reform of American public education. But I’m done talking about reformers. I want to engage with real ideas and real people, not labels and groupthink.* Don't call her a reformerWell, yes. It seems super-odd coming who has been work... more »
Editor's Note
A bit overwhelmed with work and calls this morning. Also found myself talking about current U.S. - Russian relations on a Moscow radio program this morning. Blogging will return within the hour, starting with my impressions on last night's Bill and Hillary Clinton "show" at Montreal's Bell Center.
Thank You For Helping Us Reach Our #GivingTuesday Goal!
We reached our Giving Tuesday goal!!! Thank you so much to all of our donors and to Chevron El Segundo and Phillips 66 for their matching gifts. We hit our goal of $30,000 for #GivingTuesday. Your contributions will go a long way toward rescuing waterbirds in crisis over the coming year.
Rio de Janeiro’s Governor Pezão Arrested for Corruption
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pezão, was arrested early Thursday morning in the official governor’s residence, Laranjeiras Palace. According to the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF), the governor committed crimes against the public, including corruption and money laundering. In a press […] The post Rio de Janeiro’s Governor Pezão Arrested for Corruption appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gamboa in Blues Festival Returns to Rio this Thursday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Tonight, (Thursday, November 29th) the Mississippi Delta Blues bar in Gamboa will be kicking off its second annual ‘Gamboa in Blues’ festival which will run through Saturday (December 1st) – and will feature three headliners from the largest blues festival in South America: the Mississippi […] The post Gamboa in Blues Festival Returns to Rio this Thursday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Perspectives on Encryption and Surveillance
In August 2018, the leading international academic conference on cryptography hosted a Workshop on Encryption and Surveillance. The workshop explored both legal and technical aspects of the ongoing debate over the impact of strong encryption and law enforcement surveillance capabilities. The workshop was co-chaired by Tim Edgar (Brown University), Joan Feigenbaum (Yale University) and Daniel Weitzner (MIT). As we described it at the time: The public-policy debate over encryption has focused primarily on the use of encryption to protect the confidentiality of communications and sto... more »
Principles for a More Informed Exceptional Access Debate
The Government Communications Headquarters, Britain's primary signals intelligence and information assurance agency. (Credit: Wikimedia/Adrian Pingstone) *This is part of a series of essays from the Crypto 2018 Workshop on Encryption and Surveillance.* In any discussion of cyber security, details matter. Unfortunately, it’s the details that are missing from the discussion around lawful access to commodity end-to-end encrypted services and devices (often called the “going dark” problem). Without details, the problem is debated as a purely academic abstraction concerning security, ... more »
Fast Radio Bursts: Solving One Of The Universe's Mysteries
One of the most baffling puzzles of modern astrophysics is the nature of Fast Radio Bursts, which were discovered in 2007. These are seemingly rare, extremely bright flashes of light with radio wavelengths. They last only milliseconds; originate outside our galaxy, the Milky Way; come from regions with enormously strong magnetic fields; and pass through a significant amount of gas or dust before reaching Earth. read more
Neoliberals Come Around on Immigration
The post Neoliberals Come Around on Immigration appeared first on The Duran.
Berlin says crisis in Ukraine & Nord Stream 2 pipeline are two separate issues
The post Berlin says crisis in Ukraine & Nord Stream 2 pipeline are two separate issues appeared first on The Duran.
Washington confirms Putin-Trump tete-a-tete meeting at G20 – Kremlin
The post Washington confirms Putin-Trump tete-a-tete meeting at G20 – Kremlin appeared first on The Duran.
Michael Cohen To Plead Guilty To Lying To Congress In Mueller Probe
The post Michael Cohen To Plead Guilty To Lying To Congress In Mueller Probe appeared first on The Duran.
Hillary’s Coughing Fit Returns On First Night of Tour in Toronto (VIDEO)
The post Hillary’s Coughing Fit Returns On First Night of Tour in Toronto (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
Blain: “European Elections In May Will See The Entire EU Leadership Replaced”
The post Blain: “European Elections In May Will See The Entire EU Leadership Replaced” appeared first on The Duran.
Ukraine to Ask Turkey to Close Bosphorus to Russian Ships Amid Kerch Strait Rift
The post Ukraine to Ask Turkey to Close Bosphorus to Russian Ships Amid Kerch Strait Rift appeared first on The Duran.
Greenwald Goes Ballistic On Politico “Theory” Guardian’s Assange-Manafort Story Was Planted By Russians
The post Greenwald Goes Ballistic On Politico “Theory” Guardian’s Assange-Manafort Story Was Planted By Russians appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Threatens To Declassify “Devastating” Docs If Democrats Investigate Him
"If they want to play tough, I will do it," Trump told the Post in an interview Wednesday. "They will see how devastating those pages are." The post Trump Threatens To Declassify “Devastating” Docs If Democrats Investigate Him appeared first on The Duran.
Paul Craig Roberts: Russia Is Disadvantaged by Her Belief that the West Is Governed by Law
By trusting that there is a rule of law in the West, the Russian government is digging Russia’s grave while it allows Washington’s Ukrainian Nazis to murder Russian people. The post Paul Craig Roberts: Russia Is Disadvantaged by Her Belief that the West Is Governed by Law appeared first on The Duran.
Ron Paul: Allow Americans to ‘Opt Out’ of Abortion and War
It may be impossible to find a welfare-warfare state program that does not offend someone’s moral or religious beliefs. The post Ron Paul: Allow Americans to ‘Opt Out’ of Abortion and War appeared first on The Duran.
UK and Ecuador Conspire To Deliver Julian Assange to US Authorities
Ecuador's Moreno is eager to join the neoliberal economic system, making his government highly vulnerable to US economic and political influence. The post UK and Ecuador Conspire To Deliver Julian Assange to US Authorities appeared first on The Duran.
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Trish Hennessy discusses the connection between child care deserts and child poverty, while pointing out the importance of eradicating both: While the evidence shows the importance of greater learning and socialization opportunities in the early years, it also shows that Canada is home to extremely high child care fees—which is a barrier to low- and middle-income families. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) documents how some families pay child care fees the size of a monthly mortgage payment. Some families simply don’t hav... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Trump, Zinke to Auction Away 700,000 Acres of Western Public Lands for Fracking Patagonia Donating its $10 Million Trump Tax Cut to Environmental Groups China Blacklists Millions of People from Booking Flights as "Social Credit" System IntroducedUkrainian President Warns Of "Full-Scale War With Russia" In Televised InterviewIn Dramatic Reversal, Theresa May Will Allow Parliament To Change Brexit DealElon Musk's Boring Company axes plans to build a massive tunnel under Los Angeles Khashoggi's murder was born of a brutal, 'Game of Thrones'-style culture around the Sau... more »
“Mysterious Helicopters” Rescuing ISIS And al-Qaeda – A Brief Timeline
By Brandon Turbeville Although the United States government routinely denies that it in any way cooperates with ISIS, reports continue to manifest themselves demonstrating exactly... more »
"We really want to help you come to a view on that"
If you recall Peter Lilley's robust exchanges with Evan Davis on Monday, you'll doubtless remember that it arose as a 'right to reply' feature following a previous Evan Davis* PM* interview with 'impartial expert' Anand Menon. You can listen to the original Evan-Anand interview here (beginning 35 minutes in). It was first broadcast on 20 November, exactly a week earlier. That began with Evan Davis saying: Now, the core of the argument over whether the Brexit deal is a good one - *and we really want to help you come to a view on that *- at the core of it is an argument over whethe... more »
Neither Wide Nor Deep
Amanda Simard -- the sole Francphone in Doug Ford's caucus -- has left Ford Nation. It should come as no surprise. During the election campaign, Martin Regg Cohn writes, Ford told Julie-Anne Lamoureau, Radio-Canada's Queens Park correspondent: “It’d be important to be able to communicate with part of our country that speaks French — I love Quebec, I love Quebecers,” But there are 622,000 Franco-Ontarians, the people who tune into Lamoureaux reporting. Franco-Ontarians? Who are they? Ford did not -- in fact, he has never -- seen them: Ford’s garrulous nod to French Quebecers and... more »
NSSE Survey Reveals Key Insights on Students’ Career Preparation
With new questions about career preparation and purpose, this year’s National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) results reveal key insights around empowering students to connect their field of study to career aspirations and the real world throughout their collegiate matriculation.
Fracking Inventor : Barack Obama
Barack Obama, who wanted to make energy prices “skyrocket” – and tried to shut down fracking after he found out about it, says he is responsible for the fracking boom on private land. Obama Touts Climate Change Legacy, Then Takes … Continue reading →
Interpreting Lukewarm Academics
Lukewarmers speak like this : “There is not yet convincing evidence of a fingerprint on sea level rise associated with human-caused global warming:” Special Report on Sea Level Rise | Climate Etc. The correct way of phrasing this is : … Continue reading →
2018 Burn Acreage Less Than Any Year Prior To 1954
“Early in life I had noticed that no event is ever correctly reported in a newspaper.” – George Orwell The fire season is over, and 2018 burn acreage in the US was down 84% since 1930. Spreadsheet The usual pack … Continue reading →
NO ONE IS EVER SUPPOSED TO BE PUNISHED FOR BEING WRONG FROM THE RIGHT
I'm pleased to see that this is controversial: A New York organization that promotes mystery and detective fiction is under fire for honoring a best-selling crime novelist who, before she turned to writing, oversaw the prosecution of the Central Park Five — teenage boys wrongly convicted of a 1989 rape that shocked and divided New Yorkers. The furor began on Tuesday when Mystery Writers of America, creator of the annual Edgar Awards, announced that Linda Fairstein would be one of two writers honored as Grand Masters for literary achievement at the organization’s awards banquet next... more »
I missed out on Inspiration Village, so all I have is this wintery mix of despair and art jokes
November subscription drive Only one more day of these annoying reminders! And only one more day to take advantage of the free T-shirt offer with each annual subscription. Click here to subscribe. 1. Oil spill “Nearly two weeks after the largest-ever oil spill in Newfoundland history, the parties involved remain tight-lipped about the incident and […]
Breaking news...
A train of events this lunchtime: - Breaking - BBC wins broadcasters race to host Brexit deal debate on Sunday December 9, at 8pm. - BUT hang on: This is still dependent on Labour agreeing. Corbyn said to prefer ITV's pitch - not least because of its 7pm start time, avoiding a clash with I'm A Celebrity. All still in play, I'm told. - Labour party spokesman: "Negotiations about the debate are still ongoing". Fury in Team Corbyn, accusing No10 of trying to bounce them. - Interesting. I'm told BBC are promising a far bigger audience because their debate would... more »
An update on Lily, Leukemia survivor, from her mother
Lily’s grandmother Carol posted today that she’s been accepted to 5 colleges, despite losing 4 years of formal schooling due to her illness and treatment. I’ve been following her story for 10 years, since Lily was 7 and I met her grandmother, aunts, and great grandmother as a blogger. ---------------------------------- “It’s been awhile since I have updated but Lily is doing great. Last week we went to her monthly clinic visit. Her blood counts looked good. She is also feeling much better. As Deb said being off therapy agrees with her! Her back has improved dramatically since comi... more »
America's dark history of organized anti-Semitism re-emerges in today's far-right groups
Bradley W. Hart, Assistant Professor of Media, Communications and Journalism, California State University, Fresno at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
American anti-Semitism took an organized form in the 20th century. The German American Bund and the Silver Legion developed a unique culture of hatred for Jews that persists today in alt-right groups.
Will Trump pardon Manafort?
Austin Sarat, Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Presidents past have used a nearly limitless power of pardon to halt criminal prosecutions before. What's to stop Trump?
FOX: Protestors claim nurse fired after refusing flu shot on religious grounds
Two days ago, we told you about the fact that Mercy Hospital in St. Louis requires their nurses and doctors to be vaccinated against the flu, regardless of any exemptions. And yesterday, the debate about forced vaccinations hit the streets. (It is unclear if any hospital employees were involved in the protest.) “Demonstrators walked along the […] The post FOX: Protestors claim nurse fired after refusing flu shot on religious grounds appeared first on Health Nut News.
A major cause of chronic disease that hardly anyone considers
Satchidananda Panda, Ph.D., is a leading researcher in a very important field of study: the circadian rhythm, which is the topic of his book, “Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy and Sleep Well Every Night.” It’s a great read, written at a level that is easy to understand. Growing up on a farm in […] The post A major cause of chronic disease that hardly anyone considers appeared first on Health Nut News.
What happened to Dr. Sebi
The world lost an amazing doctor and healer when Dr. Sebi died. And to this day, his death remains a bit of a mystery. RELATED STORY: The Truth of Holistic Celebrity Dr. Sebi’s Death: Interview with his best friend of 51 years who was there While no one is sure what happened, including us, check out […] The post What happened to Dr. Sebi appeared first on Health Nut News.
A new app can help you stop buying bottled water
The new startup, Tap, is hoping they can convince people to stop buying plastic water bottles. Ambitious? Yes. Needed? Absolutly. RELATED STORY: Don’t drink the bottled waters that contain dangerous microplastics At the end of October, Tap launched an app that “displays nearby clean drinking water locations, from restaurants and retail stores to public water […] The post A new app can help you stop buying bottled water appeared first on Health Nut News.
HuffPo Revisited: What if Autism Were Contagious?
Interesting. Yesterday, commenter Shelly Tzorfas asked "what if autism were contagious?," and I remembered a post I wrote in 2008 for Huffington Post. This was back when HuffPo had contributing writers who controlled their own work. I was able to... more »
More Junk Autism Data From The British Government
By John Stone In my letter to the British government's leading medical adviser, Dame Sally Davies, published in these columns two days ago I commented: "When the DHSC last surveyed this problem in 2004-5 the overall ASD rate among school... more »
Meet Russia's New Deadly Assault Rifle: The AK-308
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * But Putin won't be placing any orders anytime soon. Russian weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled their new AK-308 assault rifle at the “Army 2018” expo in Moscow. At first glance, the AK-308 appears to be a rebrand of Kalashnikov’s AK-12 with some design elements from the AK-103. But its tame appearance belies what makes the AK-308 one of Kalashnikov’s most ambitious products in decades: it houses 7.62x51mm NATO rounds. Since the Second World War, Kalashnikov has produced over twenty assault rifles. Of these, all but three have empl... more »
The U.S. Air Force of the Future: Hypersonic Weapons, Swarm Strikes and Stealth Fighters
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Industry, DARPA and the US military services are already making progress building stealthy drones, vastly expanded ISR technology, drone “swarms” and even early iterations of hypersonic attack drones. Hypersonic attack drones traveling at five-times the speed of sound, new stealthy drones engineered for strike missions deep into heavily defended enemy territory and drones operated from the cockpit of 5th-generation fighters - are all part of a fast-emerging Air Force vision for the drones of the future, spanning all the way into the 2040s and beyond. T... more »
Comparing real leadership with political bloviation
Hillary Clinton recently made some very controversial immigration statements to the Guardian newspaper in England. Listen to how the UK's Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn approaches the issue. Jimmy Dore does a good job showing this contrast of two political leaders - Hillary or Jeremy Corbyn? I'll take Corbyn any day! He has long been an active leader in UK's peace movement and his words in this video reveal that he has not abandoned those deep concerns. Corbyn is a real leader. Hillary? She is a political hack and a bloviator. Bruce
Stupidity. Detroit. But I repeat myself . . .
Not content with running their city into the ground, then complaining when others had to take over its administration, the Detroit city council have done it again. The Detroit City Council approved a "Bullet Bill" gun control resolution Wednesday with a unanimous vote. The resolution limits ammunition amounts that can be bought while requiring a mental health background check on buyers of ammo in Wayne County. * . . .* Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey ... sponsored the ordinance that would require mental health background checks on those looking to buy ammunition and it w... more »
Seth Moulton Had His 5 Minutes
*Loser (l) and winner (r)* Tuesday evening, Liz Goodwin, writing for the *Boston Globe*, speculated that conservative and very ambitious Massachusetts congressman Seth Moulton was playing a risky game against Pelosi. His bid to replace her with a Wall Street-friendly shill "has been brash and bold or reckless and quixotic, depending on your point of view. But what," asked Goodwin, "will it look like if Pelosi regains the gavel? Make that, most likely, *when*." And, of course, she did win yesterday-- 203-32. The more daunting hurdle she faces is in January "when she likely needs to g... more »
Saudi Arabia to receive US THAAD missile system
Saudi Arabia has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States for the purchase of Lockheed Martin’s THAAD missile defence system, a State Department spokesperson announced on Wednesday, CNBC reported. ‘The sale of the THAAD missile defence system benefits US national security by supporting the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of the growing ballistic missile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army attacks rebel base in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a fresh attack on a a Free Syrian Army (FSA) base in the northern countryside of Hama this afternoon. Using surface-to-surface missiles, the Syrian Arab Army identified and targeted a military base belonging to the Jaysh Al-Izza faction of the Free Syrian Army near […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UK admiral suggests deploying navy to Ukraine to confront Russia
The admiral’s comments come amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine after three Ukrainian warships violated international law by illegally entering Russia’s territorial waters in what Moscow called a premeditated provocation orchestrated by Kiev. Speaking with Daily Star Online, Admiral Lord Alan West said that sending a UK Royal Navy survey ship to Ukraine amid its heightened tensions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish Air Force launches new airstrikes over northern Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Turkish Air Force conducted new airstrikes over northern Iraq on Wednesday, targeting the positions of the Kurdish-led Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). According to the Turkish General Staff, their air force ‘neutralized’ three PKK fighters that were positioned in the Sinat-Haftanin and Hakurk regions. Turkey has been bombing northern Iraq […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN envoy says ‘no tangible progress’ on Syrian constitution at peace talks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Despite positive comments by the Turkish, Russian, and Iranian delegations on the results of the Astana peace conference, the U.N. envoy to Syria did not share the same optimism. The U.N. envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, stated on Thursday that there had been “no tangible progress” regarding a new […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian Navy adds two Ghadir-class submarines to its fleet (video)
Iran’s navy added two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters, as footage released by Iranian state TV from Bandar Abbas on Thursday, shows. One of the two submarines was dubbed Ghadir-955 and was built in 18 months. The other, a previously built Ghadir-942, took 10 months to overhaul. The subs, also known […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tensions reach year-long high as Aleppo witnesses heavy clashes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – Tensions inside the Aleppo Governorate have reached a year-long high after a recent string of attacks by the jihadist rebels forced the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) to redeploy several units to the front-lines in the province. According to a military source in the provincial capital, the Syrian Arab Army and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian helicopter drills kick off in Pamir Mountains (video)
Russian military helicopter pilots performed training flights with the landing of tactical troops in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Region, as shown in footage released on Wednesday. According to a Russian Ministry of Defence press release, Mi-8MTV and Mi-24P helicopters participated in the drills. Transport and combat helicopters Mi-8MTV, acting under the cover of a pair of attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, Hashd Al-Shaabi unleash another big attack against Daesh near US lines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Iraq’s Hashd Al-Sha’abi (var. Popular Mobilization Units) unleashed another big assault against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists in the southeastern part of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. Using surface-to-surface missiles and artillery shells, both the Syrian Arab Army and Hashd Al-Sha’abi repeatedly pounded the Daesh […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘We have missiles that can fight Saudi for years’ – Houthi-backed Yemeni FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Foreign Minister of the Houthi-backed government in northern Yemen, Hisham Sharaf ‘Abdullah, sat down for an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Wednesday, in order to discuss the current situation in Yemen. ‘Abdullah told Amanpour that Saudi Arabia should stop fighting their war against Iran inside of Yemen. The minister […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey could face expulsion from F-35 program over purchase of S-400
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – Turkey could be expelled from the F-35 program if they continue with the acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, the Pentagon recently said, as reported by state-owned Anadolu Agency. According to the report, the U.S. congress approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that prohibited […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Next peace Syrian peace conference to take place in January
The next international meeting on Syria may be held in late January 2019, Russian Presidential Representative for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev told reporters on Wednesday. “The meeting is most likely to be held in late January, though a decision has not been made yet,” he said. According to the Russian envoy, January 23-24 will mark the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist group attempts special operation in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched another special operation to eliminate a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) post in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels attempted to sneak past the Syrian Arab Army lines and ambush a military post near the key mountaintop at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian delegation demands Turkey immediately withdraw troops from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – During the second and last day of the Astana peace conference, the Syrian delegation demanded that Turkey immediately withdraw their troops from Syria. “We demand turkey to withdraw all its troops if they want to help Syria. First of all the troops which illegally entered the territory should be withdrawn […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Senate votes to withdraw military support for Saudi coalition in Yemen (video)
The US Senate voted 63-37 to advance the bi-partisan Sanders-Lee resolution to cut off all US military support in the Saudi-led war in Yemen in Washington DC on Wednesday. Senator Bernie Sanders spoke on the floor, and called the vote one that would tell the “dictatorship in Saudi Arabia that we will no longer be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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*Israel-hatred at a Massachusetts school* *And the parents support it. Leftists have been antisemitic since Karl Marx * Newton teachers say they’ve never taught students anti-Semitic material, despite years-long criticism from outside groups that have accused the school system of anti-Israel bias in its high school world-history curriculum. On Tuesday night, the dispute erupted anew, as hundreds of teachers came out to support the administration and its curriculum during a hearing at Newton South High School that was called to consider a petition to overhaul the curriculum and... more »
MRI May Pose a Risk to People With Mercury Fillings
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Use of tests in UK primary care
https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4895?hootPostID=ae49dff9886c7463fa9a8ce05937dfe0
Magnesium: Basics, Benefits, and Sources
https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/benefits_magnesium_deficiency_sources
Blue Macaw parrot from the movie ‘Rio’ is now officially extinct
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Residential Rental Prices Lag Behind Inflation Rate in Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Residential rental prices in Brazil remained stable in October at -0.04 percent, but showed a nominal loss when measured against the month’s inflation rate of +0.40 percent, as calculated by the IPCA/IBGE (National Consumer Price Index/Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). The figures were published […] The post Residential Rental Prices Lag Behind Inflation Rate in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, November 29, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Let´s Hop @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – One of the most classic hip hop parties in Rio de Janeiro is back with a special edition to celebrate twenty […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, November 29, 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
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*Climate change’s highest cost: Overheated employees too miserable to work* *There is something in this but not much. So let me speak as if global warming might happen.People tend to move to the climate they like. My forebears did. Their ancestry was British but they liked warm weather. So all four of my grandparents were born in the tropics. And mostly people do tend to move to warmer places -- American sunbelt migration is an obvious case. So any adverse effects of warmth would be greatly ameliorated by mobility.So warming is most likely to improve people's sati... more »
Viktor and George and Evan and Kevin
Continuing with last night's *PM, *here are Evan Davis and Kevin Connolly on Hungary's Viktor Orban. Look out for Evan's introductory remarks about George Soros, and savour the irony (perhaps) of a report about the threat to democracy in Hungary which features voices from *just one side* of the political divide there: *Evan Davis*: George Soros is a wealthy and powerful advocate of liberal causes in the modern world. He uses his huge private fortune to promote the cause of greater openness and, somehow, he's emerged as a peculiarly intense focus of hate from right-wing campaigners... more »
Trump TROLLS Theresa May for her Brexit ‘deal-making’ abilities (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 28. The post Trump TROLLS Theresa May for her Brexit ‘deal-making’ abilities (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Lavrov Mocks UK Army Head’s Anti-Russian Statements
Lavrov Mocks UK Army Head’s Anti-Russian Statements by http://tass.com/, 25 Nov 2018 UK army chief, Gen. Mark Carleton-Smith, said on Saturday that Russia was a far bigger threat for his country than the Islamic State terrorist group – LISBON, November 25. /TASS/. Commenting on the British army head’s warning that Russia posed a greater threat to […]
Russia Poses Greater Threat Than ISIS, New British Army Chief Warns
New British army chief stepping up the anti-Russia war propaganda just before the 25 Nov Ukraine incident in the Sea of Azov. – Russia Poses Greater Threat Than ISIS, New British Army Chief Warns by https://www.theguardian.com/international, 24 Nov 2018 General Mark Carleton-Smith says UK cannot be complacent about threat Russia poses ‘or leave it uncontested’ – […]
Ukrainian General Predicts ‘BIG WAR’ with Russia as Sea of Azov Shipping Row Escalates
This report is dated 22 Nov 2018, 3 days before the 25 Nov 2018 Ukraine provocation in the Sea of Azov. It basically tells you the entire incident on the 25 Nov is a premeditated, pre-planned event. We may finally have the ‘limited’ nuclear WW3 in eastern Europe that I have warned about. Hopefully, the […]
Maritime Training Deployments Are Set to Deepen UK-Ukraine Defense Partnership
Article is dated 21 Nov 2018, 4 days before the 25 Nov 2018 Ukraine provocation in the Sea of Azov. It appears the UK may be taking the military lead in provoking a war with Russia. It will, of course, drag in NATO. – Maritime Training Deployments Are Set to Deepen UK-Ukraine Defense Partnership by https://www.unian.info/ […]
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