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U.S. Armed Forces Took Or Gave Fire In These Seven Countries In 2018
Members of 5th Special Forces Group (A) conducting 50. Cal Weapons training during counter ISIS operations at Al Tanf Garrison in southern Syria. US Marine Corps *Business Insider: **America's year in war: All the places US armed forces took or gave fire in 2018* * The US military gave or took fire in some form or another in at least seven countries in 2018: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, and Libya. * At least 15 US soldiers were killed in Afghanistan in 2018 in a war that entered its 18th year in October. * The US military also continues to be active in Iraq ... more »
Air Force Under Attack for Helping Salvation Army Provide Christmas to Needy Kids
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By Todd Starnes ~ The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has engaged in some pretty despicable behavior over the years — from demanding that the Baby Jesus be removed from military bases to complaining about Bibles on Missing Man tables. But their recent attack on the Airmen at Grand Forks Air Force Base in … Continue reading "Air Force Under Attack for Helping Salvation Army Provide Christmas to Needy Kids"
Social Media and Misinformation: It’s a Game of Whack-a-Mole
Social media companies are fighting an expensive and increasingly complex battle against Russian trolls who are using catchy memes, bots and fake accounts to influence elections and sow discord in the U.S. and beyond.
Author Alice Walker Criticized for Support of David Icke Book
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Alice Walker and The New York Times are drawing fire after she praised an author who critics say expresses anti-Semitism and is a conspiracy theorist.
Hung Without Care? Some Say Tunnel Decor Is an Eyesore
The Holland Tunnel between New Jersey and New York City may be in for a makeover after critics called the placement of its holiday decorations a distraction.
Did CNN’s Don Lemon Say the ‘Biggest Terror Threat in This Country Is White Men’?
"I keep trying to point out to people not to demonize any one group or any one ethnicity."
Did Penny Marshall Donate Her Estate to Trump’s 2020 Election Campaign?
The ink was barely dry on Marshall's obituary when a story made the rounds claiming the 'Laverne & Shirley' star had left all her money to Trump.
What to Make of the Mystery Judgment in In re Grand Jury Subpoena
Media in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. (Source: Flickr/Phil Roeder) Earlier this evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit released a judgment in *In re Grand Jury Subpoena*, a mysterious case that has drawn attention for its suspected connection to the Mueller investigation. The ostentatious secrecy has fueled speculation that the case might involve something as dramatic as an effort to secure testimony from the president himself. It turns out that’s not true—but the appeals court’s decision does set out some hints about what might... more »
Palestinians in Gaza Strip Launch New Freedom Flotilla
PressTV Published on Dec 17, 2018 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have launched a new freedom flotilla in a symbolic move to call attention to their suffering under the Israeli siege. The event is part of the Great March of Return Rallies to demand the right of return for millions of Palestinian refugees and the complete […]
CIA Docs Reveals USS Liberty Deliberate Attacker
RTR TRUTH MEDIA Published on Dec 16, 2018 In my ongoing investigation into the declassified documents at the CIA reading room I came across this. This has been discussed before but out of many of the presentations of the USS Liberty I had never seen it. Well see it for yourself. The end is a dedication […]
More US Weapons to Ukraine Will Only Make Conflict Worse – Russian Lawmakers
More US Weapons to Ukraine Will Only Make Conflict Worse – Russian Lawmakers by https://www.rt.com/ Additional and “ongoing” US weapons deliveries to Kiev would escalate tensions and undermine efforts for peace in Ukraine, Russian officials said after US special envoy Kurt Volker announced such plans, along with more sanctions. – “Moving through Congress is a military […]
US Wants to Stir Up War Between Russia and Ukraine – Russian Diplomat
US Wants to Stir Up War Between Russia and Ukraine – Russian Diplomat by http://tass.com/ According to Russia’s Deputy UN Representative Dmitry Polyansky, “Washington is trying not only to push the two fraternal peoples against each other, but also to unleash a full-scale war between them” – UNITED NATIONS, December 18. /TASS/. The United States is […]
Gold Price Fixing: What’s Next | Bill Murphy
Reluctant Preppers Published on Dec 18, 2018 Just the latest round of class-action lawsuits on gold price fixing are being filed against investment bank JPMorganChase because of the confession by a former futures trader for the bank who has pleaded guilty to manipulating the monetary metals markets. This brings the “Hall of Shame” to no fewer […]
Moves & Countermoves Are Being Used To Bring The Central Bank To Its’ Knees
X22Report Published on Dec 18, 2018 Housing permits bounce, starts decline. Vegas traffic is drying up, nobody is going to look at homes. The breakdown of the economy is getting worse, but this is the plan. Take the central bank economy and destroy it. Trump continues to contradict the Fed, tells the Fed not wise to […]
ALERT: Blythe OUT!! Ding, Dong, the Wicked Witch is GONE!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Published on Dec 18, 2018 The Queen of Derivative Market Manipulation is stepping down from her Crypto Company that was designed to bring the old criminal system to the cryptos! Good Riddance Blythe!! end
SILVER PRICES and QUANTITATIVE EASING. Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM Trading Streamed live 6 hours ago Question 1. Lian L: I watch a lot of gold and silver dealers talk about physical gold and silver pricing breaking away from the manipulated ETF, how do you see this happening? Question 2. Chris C: If silver is an industrial metal, then why would it go up during […]
Time To Declassify FISA To Unite The People: Harley Schlanger
The declassification of the FISA warrant will put to the sword a lot of deep state actors plotting against Trump. end
‘Offensive Power of Israel’: Netanyahu Reveals ‘Cutting-Edge’ Tech
RT Published on Dec 18, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9koe Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the country is developing “offensive missiles” cable of hitting anywhere across the region. Apart from that, Tel Aviv eyes launching “micro-satellites” into space. end
‘Justifying Political Ends’: US ‘Selectively’ Approaches which Country’s Human Rights to Defend
RT Published on Dec 18, 2018 Humanitarian groups have been critical of government raids targeting opposition media and rights organizations in Nicaragua. A number of other Central American countries have faced similar accusations over their human rights records. However, the US seems to handle each case differently. end
Which Side Will Declare Martial Law First?
The problem with cornering Illuminati snakes is that they will fight back. False flag terrorism, WW3 – Ukraine, Middle East, South China sea … ? The mass arrests based on the sealed indictment of 60,000+ appear to be coming very soon, as in next week. – Which Side Will Declare Martial Law First? by Dave […]
Steele Dossier’s Main Claims ‘Likely False,’ Admits Journalist Who Helped Launch Russiagate
Deep State, Illuminati, plot against Trump unravelling. Military tribunals appear to have started. Mass arrests are next, based on the unsealing of the currently sealed indictment of 60,000+. Amongst which are famous MSM personalities (ie. CIA asset). – Steele Dossier’s Main Claims ‘Likely False,’ Admits Journalist Who Helped Launch Russiagate by https://www.rt.com/ The explosive dossier that […]
BOOM! FBI Agents Lied in 302 Report!… Say They Notified Flynn on “Nature of Interview”… A COMPLETE LIE! (Video)
Deep State, Illuminati, plot against Trump unravelling. BOOM! FBI Agents Lied in 302 Report!… Say They Notified Flynn on “Nature of Interview”… A COMPLETE LIE! (Video) by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ FOX News attorney Gregg Jarrett and investigative reporter Sara Carter joined Judge Jeanine Pirro on Hannity on Monday night to discuss the FBI 302 report on Michael Flynn that was released on Monday. – […]
Russia Is Ready For War In The Arctic
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *National Interest:* *How Russia Is Getting Ready for War in the Arctic* *Or, at the very least, increasing its military capabilites.* Sharp Russian-NATO tensions on the Baltic sea and in the Kerch Strait can obscure day-to-day developments in a more remote, but increasingly militarized zone of great-power competition: the Arctic. As Russian president Vladimir Putin stated several years ago , “Over decades, step by step, Russia has built up, strengthened its positions in the Arctic, and our goal is not only to regain them, but also to qualitatively st... more »
Tony’s in the Hospital
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Tony’s in the Hospital for bypass surgery. Operation was sometime this morning (Oz time, 12/19/2018). Please keep him in prayer 🙏 for a successful operation and a speedy recovery. —ed Advertisements
Socialist Strategy Against America: Pressure From Above and Below
[image: socialist-strategy-against-america-pressure-from-above-and-below] The goal of the Deep State (Insiders) doesn’t change. Those who make up the Deep State want total power over everyone. How they intend to reach this goal must become known in order to combat their planning that continues to unfold.
Is Michael Savage the Latest Victim of TDS and the Left’s “Pacification Effort”?
[image: is-michael-savage-the-latest-victim-of-tds-and-the-left-s-pacification-effort] Michael Savage, the radio rebel and raconteur dubbed “the Godfather of Trumpmania,” is poised to “go dark” at New York’s powerhouse WABC and a few other big-city radio stations — despite earning them millions of dollars.
8 Natural Ways to Boost your Immune System This Holiday Season
Our immune systems are the basis for health. They are what keep us healthy and functioning every day especially during the stressful times and busy holiday seasons. This is why boosting our immune systems is so imperative. We recommend these eight tips below to support the immune system naturally during the busy and sometimes, stressful, […] The post 8 Natural Ways to Boost your Immune System This Holiday Season appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
December 18: An unhappy blog
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/18/unaccompanied-children-tijuana-us-immigration But who cares? _________________________________________________________________Will Trump fall? It might not matter. The views and values of a Trump government are much like those of almost every US government for the last 70 years an more. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2018/dec/18/michael-flynn-sentencing-donald-trump-latest-live ________________________________________________________________ htps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2018/dec/18/michael-flynn-sentencing-donald... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 351 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Russian President Putin Warns That Russia Will Develop New Land-Based Nuclear Missiles To Defend Itself If U.S. Pulls Out Of Missile Treaty
An Iskander ground-based missile is loaded into a launch vehicle © Sputnik / Pavel Lisitsyn *RT:* *Russia will easily design new missiles to defend itself if US pulls out of INF – Putin * Russia may easily respond to the US withdrawal from the milestone INF Treaty by developing new types of land-based missiles, Vladimir Putin said, warning that Washington's decision to pull out “is one step towards an arms race.” The Russian president reiterated that Moscow did not violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), but if Washington ditches it, Russia will be left with ... more »
Ultimate Warriors: Introducing the Deadliest (Non-American) Special Forces on the Planet
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Who made the cut? *Also illuminating is Vasily Kashin’s very detailed examination of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s special operations forces, which included much information that is not widely known. * Edited by Ruslan Pukhov and Christopher Marsh, *Elite Warriors: Special Operations Forces From Around the World* is an excellent, methodically researched study of various special mission units from around the globe. While information about well-known American and British special operations forces such as the U.S. Army’s elite Delta Force, the... more »
Introducing the 5 Deadliest .357 Magnum Guns Ever
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What would you choose? *Unlike the original LCR’s aluminum frame, the LCR 357 is made with a 400 series stainless steel frame in order to withstand the higher pressures of the magnum round.* One of the most persistent handgun calibers of the past one hundred years, the .357 Magnum (9x33mmR) cartridge was for decades the most powerful commercially available round. Invented in 1934, the cartridge was developed by leading firearm authorities and quickly became the round of choice for revolver enthusiasts, law enforcement and military forces worldwide. ... more »
Ultimate Weapons: Introducing the 5 Deadliest Aircraft Carriers Ever
*James Holmes* *Security, * Let the debate begin. *Three indices—brute material capability, fitness for assigned missions, a zealous crew—are the indices for this utterly objective, completely indisputable list of the Top Five Aircraft Carriers of All Time.* Anyone who's tried to compare one piece of kit—ships, aircraft, weaponry of various types—to another will testify to how hard this chore is. Ranking aircraft carriers is no exception. Consulting the pages of *Jane's Fighting Ships* or *Combat Fleets of the World* sheds some light on the problem. For instance, a flattop whos... more »
With Fluoride Decision, Canadians Are Moving Back Toward Mainstream Science And Medicine
In 2013, the Windsor city council voted 8-3 to remove fluoride from water. This was not the work of right-wing John Birch Society members, who were against fluoride in the 1950s because it was government interference in water, this was the result of left-wing anti-science activists. A few have wrapped themselves in the flag of personal choice about consumption, but most are honest in claiming they link negative health effects to fluoridation. read more
Genetically Different
Whenever we talk about people and how they behave on a certain environment there seems to be a general consensus in the way it should be. Society summarizes the sum of individuals, and bring with it a single framework from which every person can work from there to face reality. Some of those products are education, laws and morality just to name a few. As we can see there has been certain level of success by acknowledging the social construct. Why hasn’t it been completely successful? There’s an underlying assumption we have complete control over the way we think. read more
Corrupting Thailand’s Court of Justice
The Court of Justice plays no less significant a role in sustaining the military regime, yet has generally kept a much lower profile than the controversial Constitutional Court. The post Corrupting Thailand’s Court of Justice appeared first on New Mandala.
Whinlayson clocks back in
Today's bonus Quotes of the Day are observations made by several commenters (mainly at Kiwiblog) on the political retirement of National's Chris Whinlayson, who as former government Treaty Negotiator doled out more millions of dollars than any such minister before home, as a former (and future) iwi treaty counsel negotiated the receipt of many millions more -- the signing of the Treaty deal for Ngāi Tahu in 1997 was, he has said, "the highlight of his legal career": *"One of the smarter than average swamp creatures that fester under the proportional list system. He was trounced whe... more »
Holistic MD who founded Florida Marijuana Institute found dead of alleged suicide
On Sunday, November 11th, 2018, Dr. Russell T. Bain, newly married and full of life, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. There were no witnesses. From what we have been able to find, little to nothing was written up about him and four days after he died, his funeral services were held. […] The post Holistic MD who founded Florida Marijuana Institute found dead of alleged suicide appeared first on Health Nut News.
America Is No Longer #1
*Noah Smith, Bloomberg:* *Get Used to It, America: We’re No Longer No. 1* *What a difference two decades makes. In 1997, China’s gross domestic product was about 11 percent of the U.S's. By 2017, it was up to 63 percent:* But this overstates the difference in living standards between the two countries, since prices are generally lower in China. In purchasing-power-parity terms, China’s economy became the world’s largest in about 2013: So which country’s economy is really bigger? The truth probably lies somewhere between these two figures. If China were to abolish its capital con... more »
Africans Paid 69 Cents an Hour to be Bitten in GMO Mosquito Trial
Under the headline, Malaria trial pays Africans to be bitten, The Times of London reports that human “guinea pigs” in the West African state of Burkina Faso are being paid to expose themselves to mosquitoes that could potentially carry malaria or other diseases. Although the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has invested $70 million in the project, The Times reports that about 25 African “volunteers” in the village of Bana are being paid just 69 cents (£0.55) an hour to expose their legs for six hours a night to all mosquitoes in their local environment, as part of a GMO mosquito tria... more »
Natural Remedies for Macular Degeneration and Healthy Vision
Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness among people 55 and over who once had normal eyesight. That’s why it is often called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. It can also occur rarely among younger people within a six to twenty year age span. Conventional medicine is relatively clueless about its cause, blaming it on imply aging or genetics for younger victims. It also falls short of effectively avoiding or treating it, considering it to be incurable and only poorly managed with harsh treatments. This article explores a newly discovered source of macular ... more »
How We Define ‘Cheapest Health Care’ Radically Shapes Policy Discussions
How “cheapest” is defined in the context of health care has radically shaped health care policy in the past and will shape it in the future. The post How We Define ‘Cheapest Health Care’ Radically Shapes Policy Discussions appeared first on Shadowproof.
U.S. Pledges $10.6 Billion For Central America and Southern Mexico…
There are many voices very angered by an announcement that the U.S. State Department is providing $10.6 billion to Mexico and Central America while congress fights over $5 billion in funding for a Southern Border Wall. CTH is not one … Continue reading →
Judge Sullivan Revokes Flynn Passport, Imposes Travel Restrictions Within 50 Miles of DC…
Ever heard the term: “physician heal thyself“? Judge Sullivan revokes Michael Flynn’s passport and imposes travel restrictions with major financial ramifications. (Source Link) At first blush this would appear to be a judge with a vendetta against Michael Flynn. However, … Continue reading →
Pinterest Removes Three Prominent “Natural Health” Pages for Peddling Health Misinformation
“It is our policy to remove anti-vaccination advice and other health misinformation from our platform,” a spokesperson for the company told us.
Martha McSally to Fill McCain Senate Seat After Losing Race
The GOP congresswoman is being sent back to Washington just a month after she lost a tight race for the state's other spot in the Senate.
Did Nikita Khrushchev Say ‘We’ll Keep Feeding You Small Doses of Socialism’?
The Soviet leader allegedly boasted that Americans would suddenly waken to find they lived under Communism.
Grocery Delivery, With No Human Drivers, Is Underway
The autonomous vehicle, called the R1, has no steering wheel and no seats for humans.
Nevada Becomes 1st US State with Female-Majority Legislature
With the two Nevada appointments, women will make up 28.6 percent of state legislators nationwide when new legislators are sworn into office in 2019.
Are BANG Energy Drinks Flammable?
A video used some simple camera tricks to sure make it look that way.
Why Are Doctors Still Providing Hackable Pacemakers and Medical Implants to Patients?
By B.N. Frank In 2013, many media outlets reported about how Dick Cheney had been afraid that someone would try to murder him by hacking... more »
Heavy clashes continue in Deir Ezzor as Daesh refuses to give up last Euphrates pocket
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) is not quite done in the eastern part of the Euphrates River Valley region, despite losing a significant portion of territory to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) over the last two weeks. In an effort to take advantage of the rough weather conditions, the Islamic State […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US remains in contact with Russia to advance Syrian peace process
The United States will continue to engage with Russia in order to advance the political process on Syria, US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Roberto Palladino told reporters. “We are going to remain engaged with the United Nations and with other parties, including Russia, and we are going to continue to encourage all possible efforts be taken to advance the political track […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Reconnaissance and attack drones to arrive for Russian Army from 2019
Reconnaissance and attack drones will start arriving for the Russian Army from 2019, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at the ministry’s year-end board meeting attended by President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. “Work is nearing completion to create medium-range reconnaissance and attack drones. From next year, they are expected to start arriving for the troops,” the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin says most Syrian territories liberated from terrorists
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that most of the Syrian territories have been liberated from terrorists after his military’s intervention. During his speech at the Russian Ministry of Defense, Putin said that while most of the country has been liberated, his country will continue their war against the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US denies giving Turkey ‘green light’ to launch Euphrates offensive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that US President Donald Trump had responded positively to Turkey’s plans to launch an offensive on the eastern side of the Euphrates River. When asked on Tuesday whether the Turkish president had made a misstatement, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said, “Yes.” The United States is focused […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
France says ‘not realistic’ for Assad to stay in power
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) – The French Foreign Ministry addressed the recent remarks by the U.S. envoy to Syria about the future of the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. The U.S. envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey, said that the U.S.’ goal is to no longer oust Assad, but to force him to make a political change […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria fires back at Saudi Arabia over human rights abuses
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Dr. Bashar Al-Ja’afari, told the General Assembly on Tuesday that the Saudi draft resolution accusing Damascus of committing human rights abuses against its own people is both hypocritical and politically-motivated. While addressing the 55th session of the Third Committee of the UN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kosovan army ‘the single biggest threat to regional peace and stability’ – Serbian PM
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said that Kosovo’s decision to transform its security forces into a defence force “is the single biggest threat to regional peace and stability,” at a press conference alongside EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in Brussels on Tuesday. Brnabic also criticised the imposition of tarrifs on goods coming from Serbia […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Iraqi President to visit Syria for first time during war
Iraqi President Barham Salih will pay an official visit to the Syrian capital in the next few days for the first time since the start of the Syrian civil war back in 2011, an Iraqi diplomatic source told Sputnik on Tuesday. “The president of Iraq will pay an official visit to Damascus in the coming days,” the source […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish forces dig trenches along Syrian border as Turkey prepares to launch major operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) are not planning to withdraw from the Syrian border, despite repeated threats from the Turkish military about an impending military operation east of the Euphrates. According to state-owned Anadolu Agency, the Turkish military drones have captured footage of the YPG forces digging trenches along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin visits exhibition of weapons seized from Syrian militants (video)
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an exhibition of weapons and equipment seized from militants in Syria, in Moscow on Tuesday. According to the MoD, nearly 100 different types of weapons from pistols to grenade launchers manufactured in 18 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Great Britain, USA, Israel, the USSR and France were shown to the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump – France is burning because of Paris Accord
Video – President Trump came out swinging against global warming advocates Thursday in an interview. “The Paris Accord is not working out too well for Paris. Take a look at what’s happening over there because of the Paris Accord, that whole country is burning down,” Trump said. Trump explained to Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner ... Read moreTrump – France is burning because of Paris Accord The post Trump – France is burning because of Paris Accord appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Symbolic: House Dems vs The NRA
The new Democratic majority in the House is ready to take on gun safety. But how seriously? There are a couple of ways this can go. The Democrats can pass some very tough legislation. Perhaps a few right-wing extremist Blue Dogs like Henry Cuellar (TX), Jeff Van Drew (NJ), Anthony Brindisi (NY), Collin Peterson (MN)... will cross the aisle and vote with the GOP and there may be a few mainstream conservatives left-- say Brain Fitzpatrick (PA), Peter King (NY), John Katko (NY), Elise Stefanik (NY)-- who will cross in the other direction, but it will hardly be a legitimate bipartisan... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qWFCocIfXI&list=RD9qWFCocIfXI
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Have you ever seen the Pleiades star cluster? Perhaps the most famous star cluster on the sky, the Pleiades can be seen without binoculars from even the depths of a light-polluted city. Also known as the Seven Sisters and M45, the Pleiades is one of the brightest and closest open clusters. Hurtling through a cosmic dust cloud a mere 400 light-years away, the Pleiades or Seven Sisters star cluster is well-known for its striking blue reflection nebulae. *Click image for larger size.* This remarkable wide-field (3 degree) image of the region shows the famous star cluster near the cen... more »
"Broken Light: Work, for the Night is Coming"
* "Broken Light: Work, for the Night is Coming"* by Chris Floyd *"Black milk of daybreak, we drink it at evening..."* – Paul Celan, "Deathfugue" "The children were walking to school. The young people were going out to a dance. The children stepped on a booby trap planted by a soldier. The young people were shredded by the nails of a suicide bomb. They were all blown up, destroyed. One moment, the force of life animated their biological matter, their brains seethed with billions of electrical impulses, the matrix of consciousness brought the entire universe into being, within them,... more »
"All That's Left..."
In the movie “The Lion in Winter”, when the sons, in the dungeon, think they hear Henry coming down the stairs to kill them: *Richard:* "He's here. He'll get no satisfaction out of us. Don't let him see you beg...Take it like a man! *Geoffrey*: "You fool! As if the way one falls down matters!" *Richard:* "Well, when the fall is all that's left, it matters a great deal."
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "The Poet Dreams of the Mountain"
*"The Poet Dreams of the Mountain"* "Sometimes I grow weary of the days with all their fits and starts. I want to climb some old grey mountain, slowly, taking the rest of my life to do it, resting often, sleeping under the pines or, above them, on the unclothed rocks. I want to see how many stars are still in the sky that we have smothered for years now, forgiving it all, and peaceful, knowing the last thing there is to know. All that urgency! Not what the earth is about! How silent the trees, their poetry being of themselves only. I want to take slow steps, and think appropriate thought... more »
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Breakthrough for Philippines medical cannabis bill; momentum builds in Asia & Oceania
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte now says he will support any legislation to legalize medical marijuana, giving a cannabis bill currently before the country’s House of Representatives a much greater chance of success. The Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize some forms of MMJ, had faced an uphill battle to become law, but Duterte’s […] Breakthrough for Philippines medical cannabis bill; momentum builds in Asia & Oceania is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canadian medical cannabis firm Tilray eyes global reach in deal with Novartis subsidiary
British Columbia-based Tilray reached an agreement with a subsidiary of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG in which the Canadian firm’s medical marijuana will eventually be produced and distributed in countries where MMJ is legal. Tilray’s deal with Quebec-based Sandoz AG is an extension of a letter of intent the companies signed in March to produce co-branded, nonsmokable and noncombustible […] Canadian medical cannabis firm Tilray eyes global reach in deal with Novartis subsidiary is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis en... more »
Free Download: John Steinbeck, "The Grapes of Wrath"
*"Winners Who Won the Wind"* by Doug Lynn "Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind." - Proverbs 11:29 "In John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, “The Grapes of Wrath”, a tale is told of migrant families in the Great Depression living in ramshackle camps known as “Hoovervilles”. However, the characters in the book are not portrayed as stupid. On the contrary, they know what happened to them. One exchange between the characters goes like this: “We’re sorry. It’s not us. It’s the monster. The bank isn’t like a man.” “Yes, but the bank is only made of men.” “No, you’re wrong... more »
My Crazy Ex-girlfriend
I noticed a comment about the CW TV show "My crazy ex-girlfriend" (written, produced, and acted in by Rachel Bloom), so I looked it up and watched part of one episode and read the description (sort of a musical comedy). Everyone is in therapy or sexually confused. Millennials, I think. Is it just a big joke about the culture or is it leading the culture? However, the music is great. So I watched 3 episodes and sort of got to know the very strange characters, watched an explanation of how the music was written, and then. . . begin to like it. Then learned 2018 is the last of the ... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 18, 2018
French riot police apprehend a man in a street near Saint Lazare train station during a national day of protest. (Reuters: Piroschka van de Wouw) *DW:* *France, Hungary, Serbia: Is half of Europe protesting?* People have taken to the streets to protest against a labor law in Hungary, against high tuition in Albania and against state violence in Serbia. Germany, meanwhile, has seen its first "yellow vest" style demonstration. Looking at the photos, one could mistake the sea of lights in Budapest for a festive holiday event. The people who gathered in Hungary's capital Sunday night w... more »
"You Are Not Crazy: Taking a Time Out"
*"You Are Not Crazy: Taking a Time Out"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Sometimes as adults, we just need a time out to refocus and gather ourselves before starting out again. Most of us feel a little crazy from time to time. Periods of high stress can make us feel like we’re losing it, as can being surrounded by people whose values are very different from our own. Losing a significant relationship and moving into a new life situation are other events that can cause us to feel off kilter. Circumstances like these recur in our lives, and they naturally affect our mental stability. ... more »
Russian Communists and Democrats use Same Tactics to Undermine America; Identity Politics and a House Divided Cannot Stand
The Senate panel has been investigating Russian interference on social media and beyond for almost two years. Intelligence committee Chairman Richard Burr said in a statement that the data shows how aggressively Russia tried to divide Americans by race, religion and ideology and erode trust in institutions. (Source) Democrats don’t have to collude with the … Continue reading "Russian Communists and Democrats use Same Tactics to Undermine America; Identity Politics and a House Divided Cannot Stand"
Validation of CO2isLife’s Claim that AllState is Misleading the Public
A while back we wrote an article about how if anything AllState was claiming was correct, the Property Insurance Rates would reflect the higher incidence of extreme weather. They don’t. Facts are, Property Insurance Rates are near the lowest they’ve been since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ records began. Property Insurance Rates Prove Climate … Continue reading "Validation of CO2isLife’s Claim that AllState is Misleading the Public"
Merry Christmas; How To Protect Your Package
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Arizona Governor Ducey Appoints Martha McSally to Fill Senate Term…
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday he will appoint GOP Rep. Martha McSally to the Senate to fill the seat of the late Sen. John McCain. “All her life, Martha has put service first — leading in the toughest of … Continue reading →
“Intelligence, If Any: Its Care and Feeding”
*“Intelligence, If Any: Its Care and Feeding”* by Fred Reed "Today, fun with genetics, specifically genetic determination of intelligence and behavior. In doing this we will seek to annoy as many people as possible. (This column prides itself on being an equal-opportunity irritant.) First, reference to amusing contradictions in IQ theory as offered by IQists and such as the Human Biodiversity Movement (hbd). Let’s start with Colombia, since I know the country reasonably well. Colombians are said to have a mean IQ of 84. This is quite dim, below hamsters but better than turnips. Ye... more »
Enjoining moderation: the online self-presentations of the MILF [Part II]
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front struggles to sustain a dual image of moderation and militancy. The post Enjoining moderation: the online self-presentations of the MILF [Part II] appeared first on New Mandala.
The "Surrender" of Jacob Rees-Mogg
And so government is planning for a *Threads* Brexit after all, the sort that will see imports held up, medicines vanish from hospital pharmacies and 3,500 troops on the street to "assist" the authorities. As Theresa May is accused of deliberately running the clock down to get her Brexit deal through, Amber Rudd is doing her *heir apparent* best to assure the world that no deal's not going to happen, while the likes of disgraced serving minister Liam Fox, Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt are saying it's no biggie. No, it isn't if you got a cash pile of unearned wealth to fall back on... more »
Dear Political Science, it is time for a SELF-REFLEXIVE turn!
This is a guest post by Lahoma Thomas, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. This piece on reflexivity and positionality emerged from a panel she organized at APSA 2016, titled: “Race in the Field: Understanding How Identity Frames Field Research”and has evolved as one of her primary […]
Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?
A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of December 25 celebrations.
Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg Cite ‘Population Growth’ Concerns When Roe v. Wade Was Decided?
The Supreme Court justice's remarks in a 2009 interview have led to accusations that the Supreme Court justice is a proponent of eugenics.
Dreamwork – Accessing the Hidden Messages From Your Soul
*Sofia Adamson* - What can you learn from the stories in your subconscious mind?
World News Briefs -- December 18, 2018 (Evening Edition)
Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro leaves the transition government building in Brasilia, Brazil December 11, 2018. REUTERS/Adriano Machado *Reuters*: *Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will target Venezuela, Cuba* SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil’s far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that he would take all action “within the rule of law and democracy” to oppose the governments of Venezuela and Cuba. Bolsonaro, who takes power Jan. 1, is a fervent anti-communist who has praised his country’s 1964-1985 military regime. He frequently targets Venezuela and Cuba for verb...more »
"Remembering Now..."
“You think you will never forget any of this, you will remember it always just the way it was. But you can't remember it the way it was. To know it, you have to be living in the presence of it right as it is happening. It can return only by surprise. Speaking of these things tells you that there are no words for them that are equal to them or that can restore them to your mind. And so you have a life that you are living only now, now and now and now, gone before you can speak of it, and you must be thankful for living day by day, moment by moment, in this presence. But you have a li... more »
Intermission: First Lady Melania Trump Visits Military Bases and USS George H.W. Bush….
We interrupt your regularly scheduled political anxiety with a brief intermission… . Thank you. We now return you to your regularly scheduled state of angst. More Pictures Here . . ps. don’t forget to enjoy life.
Sarah Sanders White House Press Briefing – December 18th…
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers the White House press briefing for December 18th, 2018:
"All Along, Goggle's Been Googling Me"
*"All Along, Goggle's Been Googling Me"* by Tom Purcell "I thought Facebook knew too much about me, but it turns out Google is even worse. Google, like Facebook, makes its money by targeting ads at us that reflect our interests and needs. The more both know about us, the better they’re able to target us with ads we’re likely to click. But Google knows a lot more about me than I thought – plenty more than Facebook. Since I created a Google account – I use Gmail and Google Docs for my rental-property business – I have freely provided Google with lots of personal information. I’ve tol... more »
Minus 52.5°C in Yakutia – As is normal
No ‘climate change’ in Yakutia. This season, the winter began exactly on schedule (at the beginning of October) and temperatures dropped to −10, −20, −30 and −40°C strictly in accordance with the climatic schedule. Now, in mid-December, it’s time for the usual -50°C for this time. The first −50 came in Oimyakon on the night ... Read moreMinus 52.5°C in Yakutia – As is normal The post Minus 52.5°C in Yakutia – As is normal appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Tucker Carlson is Wrong
instead we’re getting waves of people with high school educations or less. Nice people, no one doubts that, but as an economic matter this is insane. It’s indefensible, so nobody even tries to defend it. Instead our leaders demand that you shut up and accept this. We have a moral obligation to admit the […] The post Tucker Carlson is Wrong appeared first on Econlib.
The many problems with public opinion
A commenter named Ted once asked me a series of interesting questions, and I’ve since done a few “Ted talks” over at MoneyIllusion. Today I’ll do one here, in response to this request: More posts on how public opinion isn’t real (for me, this was a big takeaway from your writing) I’ve already done a […] The post The many problems with public opinion appeared first on Econlib.
Today we work to build something else than free trade, says Javier Echaide of Attac Argentina
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
18-Dec-2018 Interview with Javier Echaide, lawyer and member of Attac Argentina
Obsessing Over Global Temperatures
By Paul Homewood Ron Clutz picks up on a recent essay by Mike Hulme, formally of the UEA and Tyndall Centre. In recent years, Hulme has shed a lot of the alarmism gathered in his earlier career. Reification is the Fallacy of Misplaced Concreteness. It is a mental process by which someone […]
Mueller’s Auxiliaries: Left-wing Attorneys General Pile on Trump
[image: muellers-auxillaries-left-wing-attorneys-general-pile-on-trump] Attorneys General for New York, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Maryland join the Deep State campaign to harass, impede, obstruct, and impeach President Trump.
Chinese Illegal Who Threatened To Kill School Kids Overstayed Visa, Highlights Big Problem
[image: chinese-illegal-who-threatened-to-school-kids-overstayed-visa-highlights-big-problem] The guilty pleas of a Chinese illegal alien who threatened to kill schoolchildren highlight not only the crime problem that criminal illegal aliens present, but also a major contributor illegal immigration — visa overstays.
No $5 Billion To Build A Wall On The Mexican Border, But $4.8 Billion In Aid To Southern Mexico
*CNBC: **White House suggests it could back down on $5 billion border wall demand* * The White House could back down from its demand for $5 billion in border wall funding in a year-end spending bill, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says. * Parts of the government will shut down on Saturday if lawmakers don't pass spending bills. * Trump has threatened to let funding lapse if he cannot secure money for the border wall. The White House suggested Tuesday that President Donald Trump could back down from his demand for $5 billion to fund his proposed border wall in a year-end s... more »
BREAKING: Transcript of James Comey Testimony to Joint House Committee Round #2 – (Full transcript pdf)…
Former FBI Director James Comey appeared December 17th, 2018, for a second round of questions by a joint House committee oversight probe into the DOJ and FBI conduct during the 2016 presidential election and incoming Trump administration. The Joint House … Continue reading →
Judge Emmet Sullivan Delays Sentencing of Michael Flynn for 90 Days…
Without cameras in the courtroom we are constrained to understand the Flynn sentencing hearing today through the perspectives of others. The Daily Caller has an article [See Here] and a thread on the events [is Here] and a great video … Continue reading →
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 17-Dec-2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
Trump Can and Should Be Indicted
As evidence of law breaking by Donald Trump continues to emerge, commentators are speculating about whether a sitting president can be indicted. The Department of Justice has twice opined in the negative — during both the Nixon and Clinton administrations. But nothing in the Constitution would prevent Trump from being criminally indicted while he occupies... Read more »
Famine Looms In Yemen
*Vijay Prashad, Asia Times:* *Yemen remains on precipice of large-scale famine* Last Friday, Martin Griffiths, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, briefed the UN Security Council about the talks that had just concluded in Sweden the previous day. Griffiths, sitting before a large UN logo from Jordan, spoke by video to a Council that had not been able to move an effective agenda to end the brutal war on this impoverished country. Griffiths, who worked on each failed UN effort on Syria over the past decade, had been appointed to this post only in February, just after Maurit... more »
Are Doctors Giving Patients Up-to-Date Vaccine Safety Information (or Any Safety Information at All)?
By the Children’s Health Defense Team In 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA), a carefully crafted piece of legislation that gave vaccine manufacturers their dream come true: blanket immunity from liability for injuries resulting from childhood vaccines. Throwing a bone to the safety concerns of consumers, the Act also mandated that […] The post Are Doctors Giving Patients Up-to-Date Vaccine Safety Information (or Any Safety Information at All)? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Yemen Ceasefire In The Rebel-Held City Hodeida And Surrounding Regions Continues To Hold
*DW: **Fragile calm in Yemen's ceasefire hub, Hodeida* Yemen's Hodeida city is reported calm after the start of a UN-brokered ceasefire agreed in Sweden. The Red Sea port city, crucial for aid to feed starving civilians, had seen clashes even beyond a midnight deadline. Hodeida residents and a government military source said calm was established around 3 a.m. local time Tuesday between Iran-aligned Houthi rebels controlling densely populated suburbs and Saudi-backed government forces. The ceasefire in the rebel-held city and surrounding Hodeida region was agreed last Thursday in ... more »
More medical cannabis dispensary permits approved by Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is giving out another 23 permits to sell medical marijuana through dispensaries for an MMJ program that opened for business last February. The state Department of Health said the 23 remaining permits will bring the number of dispensaries to 79 in Pennsylvania, once each location meets the state’s standards to open. More information on […] More medical cannabis dispensary permits approved by Pennsylvania is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Some Advertisers Leave Carlson Show After Immigrant Comments
It's the latest example of sponsors leaving a Fox News Channel show after controversy, but experts say the flap is likely to blow over.
Trump Foundation Reaches Deal to Dissolve Amid Lawsuit
The foundation operated as "little more than a checkbook to serve Mr. Trump's business and political interests," said New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood.
Actress and Director Penny Marshall Dies at Age 75
Marshall died of diabetes complications at her Hollywood Hills home.
Second Chance Pell Students Earn College Degree
From the medium-security prison where he’s been incarcerated since 2009, Robert M. Williams has continued to nurture a boyhood dream of designing and selling the sartorial finery he’d admired in glossy magazines and on the bodies of folks with a certain income.
Dr. Marsha Pollard Named Provost of Berkeley College
Dr. Marsha Pollard, an educator with almost two decades of experience working at top-rated national universities, has been named provost at Berkeley College. Prior to her latest appointment, Pollard served as interim vice president for academic affairs at the American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. She also worked as associate chief academic officer at Stony […]
Report Highlights UCI as a Forerunner in Achieving Socioeconomic Diversity
A recent report from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) details the achievement of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) as a forerunner in the program’s dedication to socioeconomic diversity. The 2018 ATI Impact Report evaluates the progress made during its first two years and examines enrollment trends among its members, according to an UCI release. […]
Report: Minorities Underrepresented in Earning Engineering Degrees
According to a report from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), African-American and Hispanic students earning engineering degrees remain underrepresented despite an increase seen in recent years and demand for workers in the industry.
UCLA Research Confirms Political Opinions Predict False Information About Dangers
Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) published a new study that found that people’s political opinions can determine whether they believe false information about dangers. The study, called PLOS One, found those results still remain true today with Republicans controlling the White House and both houses of Congress, according to a […]
Vatterott College Closes Without Prior Notice
Vatterott College, a for-profit institution with campuses in the St. Louis, Missouri area has closed all of its campuses without prior notice, effective Dec. 17. Vatterott students came on campus to find a sign on the door stating that the North Park campus is closed, according to CBS-affiliate KMOV4. The college also sent a letter […]
Lack of Diversity in Study Abroad
For many students, the costs associated with studying abroad can seem insurmountable.
The Guardian: Snopes paid to push ‘Propaganda’ by Facebook, former editor reveals
According to Snopes former managing editor Brooke Binkowski (who was fired for reasons unknown to her, apparently), Facebook pays Snopes to push certain “propaganda.” (She said at one point, it seemed as if Facebook was pushing reporters to prioritize debunking misinformation that affected Facebook advertisers- something they disputed after the Guardian piece went to print.) And […] The post The Guardian: Snopes paid to push ‘Propaganda’ by Facebook, former editor reveals appeared first on Health Nut News.
A Deadly Year For Journalists Worldwide
*Reuters:* *Violence against journalists hits unprecedented levels: RSF* PARIS (Reuters) - The murder of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi in a year when more than half of all journalists killed were targeted deliberately reflects a hatred of the media in many areas of society, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Tuesday. At least 63 professional journalists around the world were killed doing their jobs in 2018, RSF said, a 15 percent increase on last year. The number of fatalities rises to 80 when including all media workers and citizen journalists. “The hatred of journalists ... more »
STAT: Get Someone To Read The First Amendment To Señor Trumpanzee
As we saw Sunday evening, the new poll from NBC and the *Wall Street Journal* found that 62% of voters believe Trump lies about the Mueller investigation, up significantly from last summer when voters were asked the same question. As the poll was being released by the two news outlets, Trump was howling about how unfairly he's being treated. Never having read the Constitution he'd superficially pledged to uphold, the doofus was whining about how what he decides is "unfair news coverage," by *Saturday Night Live* should be "tested in courts." The screw-pot seems to have actually cr... more »
The Creator Writings: Will You Be There?
When you strip away everything; the clothing, cars, belonging, the extraneous trappings, the political and religious beliefs, what do you have?
Beyond Anxiety: The Roots of Anxiety and How to Transcend It
There are many different forms of anxiety, but it may be helpful to think in terms of three fundamental kinds: instinctive anxiety, traumatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety.
French Media Caught Doctoring Images of Yellow Vest Protestors for Televised News
All eyes are on the monumental protests in France, where so-called ‘yellow vest’ dissidents are engaging in what is potentially the most significant ant-government demonstrations in recent memory.
The Original Pioneers of Mind Control on Why You Must Protect Your Mental Sovereignty Now
*Sigmund Fraud* - You've been warned. What will you do?
Statistic Of The Year: 90.5 Percent Of Plastic Has Never Been Recycled
This year, I served on the judging panel for The Royal Statistical Society’s International Statistic of the Year. On Dec. 18, we announced the winner: 90.5 percent, the amount of plastic that has never been recycled. Okay – but why is that such a big deal? read more
Greenpeace’s Business Model
By Paul Homewood A new study by Willie Soon, Patrick Moore, Michael, Ronan and Imelda Connolly goes to the heart of how Greenpeace operate: https://www.heartland.org/publications-resources/publications/analysis-of-greenpeace-business-model Although Greenpeace relies heavily on marketing, advertising, and free market principles, they promote socialist and anti-capitalist ideals in their messaging. Greenpeace have successfully created a public perception […]
Syrian military uncovers large weapons warehouse in Daraa (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized on Tuesday a large quantity of weapons that were left behind by the jihadist rebels in a warehouse inside the Daraa Al-Balad District. The weapons warehouse contained a large quantity of weapons and telecommunication equipment that were left behind by the Free Syrian Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army unleashes heavy assault on jihadist defenses in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a powerful assaut against a group of jihadist rebels positioned in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib province this evening. Led by their 4th Division and Republican Guard units, the Syrian Arab Army hammered the defenses of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham at the towns of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force decreases military flights over Syria by 96 percent
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has decreased their total number of military flights over Syria by a significant percentage this past year. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, their air force has gone from conducting 100 military flights a day over Syria to just four per day. The reason for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military support for SDF not long-term: envoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The U.S. ongoing relationship with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is both ‘tactical’ and ‘transactional’, Washington’s envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey, said during a conference hosted by the Atlantic Council this week. “We don’t have permanent relations with sub-state entities,” Jeffrey stated, adding that the U.S. military’s primary relationship with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military success in northeast Syria contingent on US: opposition
The success of Turkey’s possible military operation on the eastern shore of the Euphrates river in Syria will depend on coordination with the US, which can change position at any time, Ozturk Yilmaz, the deputy chairman of the Turkish opposition party said. “If it is well coordinated with the United States, it will have some effect, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes stalk Syrian-Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – For the first time this week, The Israeli Air Force has been spotted along the Syrian-Lebanese border, a military source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News. According to the military source, the Israeli warplanes were spotted along the Damascus-Jabal Al-Sheikh (var. Mount Hermon) borders, which links east Lebanon with western Syria. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New map shows Turkish military’s upcoming attack points in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – A new map released by Hezbollah’s media wing showed the potential Turkish military attack points east of the Euphrates. As shown in the map above, the Turkish military will focus on four border towns that are currently under the control of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) and Syrian Democratic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on constitutional committee members
Russia, Iran and Turkey, supporters of the main sides in Syria’s complex civil war, on Tuesday failed to agree on the makeup of a U.N.-sponsored Syrian Constitutional Committee but called for it to convene early next year to kick off a viable peace process. In a joint statement read out by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish spy planes spotted over northern Syria as Euphrates operation approaches
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – Turkish spy planes were spotted over northern Syria on Tuesday as the Turkish military’s operation east of the Euphrates approaches. According to local activists in the Aleppo Governorate, the Turkish spy planes were spotted flying along the Syrian border near the towns of Tal Al-Abyad, Kobane (var. ‘Ayn Al-‘Arab), and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battle for northern Yemen heats up as Saudi Coalition pushes towards capital (map)
BEIRUT, (7:40 P.M.) – The battle for northern Yemen has recently intensified between the Saudi Coalition and Houthi forces (var. Ansarallah Movement), as the former makes a big push towards the capital city of Sana’a. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Saudi Coalition has been launching attack-after-attack against the Houthi forces in the strategic Nihm District […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia rearms Crimea with S-400 air defense system
Russia has completed rearming air defense forces in Crimea with the advanced S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems, Commander of the Southern Military District Colonel-General Alexander Dvornikov said at the Defense Ministry’s year-end board meeting on Tuesday. “This year, we have completed rearming air defense units stationed in Crimea with the S-400 Triumf systems. Today they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nearly 24,000 Turkish-backed rebels ready to launch east Euphrates offensive: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – Approximately 24,000 Turkish-backed rebels are ready to launch their offensive east of the Euphrates, the Turkish publication Yeni Safak reported on Tuesday. According to Yeni Safak, the first phase of this operation will focus on ten different garrisons that are controlled by the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin says Russia’s fight in Syria will continue
An uncompromising fight against terrorists in Syria will go on, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Russian Defense Ministry’s expanded board meeting. “The situation in the country [Syria] has been gradually improving following the defeat of major militant groups,” he said. “However, militants still try to fight back. I would like to point out […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several Jihadist rebels killed in failed ambush attempt in northern Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to ward off an attempted ambush by the militants in northern Latakia this morning, a military communique read. According to the communique, the Syrian Arab Army spotted a group of jihadist rebels inching towards their positions near the strategic town of Kinsibba, prompting them […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military police become effective peacekeeping force in Syria
The Russian military police have established themselves as an effective structure in Syria and earned a good reputation among civilians for their peacekeeping efforts, the chief of the main directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry’s military police, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Ivanovsky, said on Tuesday. “According to the assessments of the leadership of the armed forces, local population, observers, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military seizes reconnaissance aircraft, heavy weapons left behind in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has seized another large quantity of weapons that were left behind by the rebel forces in the Daraa province. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military seized a large weapons cache inside the Daraa Al-Balad District after continuing their combing operation in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Arkansas delays licensing of medical marijuana dispensaries
Arkansas will wait until early next year to award the first dispensary licenses, the state’s Medical Marijuana Commission announced. Here’s what you need to know: The panel had planned to meet this week to announce the dispensary scores, but on Tuesday it pushed back that meeting until Jan. 9 to allow newly appointed commissioners time […] Arkansas delays licensing of medical marijuana dispensaries is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New Zealand sets ‘binding’ cannabis legalization referendum
A week after approving medical marijuana, New Zealand’s government announced that a binding referendum on ending cannabis prohibition will be held alongside the general election in 2020. If the prohibition is struck down, New Zealand would be the first Group of Twenty nation in Oceania – and the second in the region – to legalize […] New Zealand sets ‘binding’ cannabis legalization referendum is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Did Mueller Officials Wipe Possible Evidence of Anti-Trump Bias?
[image: mueller-officials-wipe-possible-evidence-of-anti-trump-bias] Is Mueller's investigation of President Trump so biased that it has deliberately destroyed evidence of such bias?
Five of Maduro’s Big Lenders Want Their Money Back. Good Luck.
[image: five-of-maduro-s-big-lenders-want-their-money-back-good-luck] Five investment firms holding $380 million of one of Venezuela’s bonds demanded payment of both the principal and unpaid interest on Monday. This could be the beginning of the end for Maduro’s regime.
House Democrats Promise New Gun-control Laws
[image: house-democrats-promise-new-gun-control-laws] Get ready — the new Democrat majority in the House wants more controls over your guns.
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