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U.S. laws to support anti-BDS movement
Award-winning author and host of “On Contact” Chris Hedges joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the anti-BDS legislation sweeping the US, an effort to protect Israel’s public image by muzzling the Boycott, Divestment & Sanction (BDS) movement, which seeks to put economic pressure on Israel and bring attention to the plight of the Palestinians. Hedges says “Israel can no longer control its narrative or hide the brutality of their apartheid system.”
Korea Updates
*Sung-Hee Choi in Gangjeong village on Jeju Island standing in front of the main gate at the new Navy base* - Many progressives in South Korea believe that a U.S.-centered approach on the current peace process (rather denuclearization of North Korea) is too risky and won't address real issues. They want to push for a Northeast Asia Collective Security Framework, Northeast Asia Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, etc. I agree with them. The arms race in Northeast Asia is going mad and driving us to a hell! In the year when two Koreas are taking significant steps toward ... more »
Active Cyber Defense and Interpreting the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Credit: Matthew Kahn In the cybersecurity field, the term “active defense” is often used in a variety of ways, referring to any activity undertaken outside the legitimate span of control of an organization being attacked; any non-cooperative, harmful or damaging activity undertaken outside such scope; or any proactive step taken inside or outside that span of control. As most *Lawfare* readers know, activities outside the legitimate span of control are quite controversial from a policy standpoint, as they can implicate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, or CFAA, which criminalizes ... more »
IP licence, trademarks and ISDS: Bridgestone v. Panama
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
21-Dec-2018 Can an intellectual property right or a license authorizing its use be deemed an ‘investment' under bilateral investment treaties?
Want to sue Venezuela for millions? These firms can help, for a price
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21-Dec-2018 Investment funds backing a slew of big-dollar corporate lawsuits has boomed over the past decade, fueled by favorable court rulings and investors seeking juicy returns.
Japan-EU free trade pact to come into force on Feb 1
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21-Dec-2018 A free trade agreement between Japan and the European Union will take effect on 1 February 2019 as both sides completed their ratification
The 13th Clown and Best Classroom Practices
Many leading voices of the ed reformist movement have started calling for an emphasis shift from policy to practice. That makes a certain amount of sense; the last two decades provide plenty of evidence that policy can interfere with practice far better than aid it, and ultimately students are educated by classroom practices, not by policy. But when discussion among edupolicy wonks turns to the use of best practices in the classroom, one complaint inevitably surfaces: "Why aren't more teachers using the proven work of Dr. Wisewhacker on teaching [insert topic here]?" Why is the path ... more »
Nativity beach art
[image: Image may contain: outdoor] Suzanne Hanselman reports this was created by Juan Cisneros. It was displayed at a beach in Ventura, California. It appeared on the Vintage Lakeside page suggesting someone could do this there.
Editor's Note
Busy with Christmas preparations for today. Blogging will return later in the day.
Green New Deal-- And California
*43 members as of this morning-- Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL), Stephen Lynch (MA) and Lloyd Doggett (TX) being the most recent * Earlier in the week, Alexander Kaufman reported for *HuffPo* that "The Green New Deal is the most popular policy hardly anyone has heard of... the sweeping proposal to generate 100 percent of the nation’s electricity from clean sources within the next 10 years, upgrade the United States’ power grid, invest in energy-efficiency and renewable technology, and provide training for jobs in the new, green economy. But when asked 'how much do you support or oppos... more »
Local Council By-Elections December 2018
This month saw 28,494 votes cast over 12 local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. Just two council seats changed hands in total. For comparison with November's results, see here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- Nov +/- Dec17 Average/ Contest +/- Seats Conservative 12 6,732 23.6% -13.5% -2.5% 561 0 Labour 10 8,614 30.2% -4.2% -10.9% 861 -1 LibDem 10 5,262 18.5% -1.8% -1.1% 526 -2 UKIP 5 265 0... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, December 21, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Noite do Bem Bolado @ Circo Voador (Lapa) – After their debut night at Circo Voador quickly sold out, the Noite do Bem Bolado returns with another stellar line-up. […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, December 21, 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Global Markets Ends Miserable Week In Sea Of Red
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Washington Melts Down Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal
The post Washington Melts Down Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal appeared first on The Duran.
Russian media watchdog to probe into BBC websites following Ofcom’s decision on RT
The post Russian media watchdog to probe into BBC websites following Ofcom’s decision on RT appeared first on The Duran.
Trump mulling mass pullout of troops from Afghanistan – reports
The post Trump mulling mass pullout of troops from Afghanistan – reports appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Thanks House Reps After Passing Funding Bill With $5.7 Billion For Wall
The post Trump Thanks House Reps After Passing Funding Bill With $5.7 Billion For Wall appeared first on The Duran.
BBC Fall For Georgetown’s 100% Renewable Con
By Paul Homewood h/t Trevor Shurmer https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-46628832/the-texas-town-running-on-renewables Trevor sent me this BBC link, and asked how it was possible. My first reaction was that it was the usual scam we see here, when green companies claim they are supplying only renewable energy to their customers. In reality, they only buy enough renewable energy […]
Newsweek: Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Who is America?” deleted scene may have exposed elite pedophile sex ring
Sacha Baron Cohen has a new Showtime series called Who Is America?, where he’s been able to (thanks to facial prosthetics) get people to do or say some pretty incredible things. But one scene in particular, that never aired due to it’s dark and extreme nature, was incredibly concerning: “…in character as Italian playboy Gio […] The post Newsweek: Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Who is America?” deleted scene may have exposed elite pedophile sex ring appeared first on Health Nut News.
Climate According to Weathermen
I don't feel there is anything of scientific value (other than as illustration of scientific incompetence of the "experts", and mass delusion on the part of the public) in the ongoing political climate debates, but in the interest of informing the many who still do not understand the most basic underpinnings of the debate (or war), I have made the following response, on the American Thinker site, to an article on statements about climate change made by TV weatherman Al Roker: *Roker is a purveyor of weather on TV, a performer and entertainer. A weather propagandist, if you will. He ... more »
Rabbits don’t even have canines, but this group tried to pass off rabbit teeth as dog teeth
As any kid knows, Snoopy is a laconic beagle and Bugs Bunny is a mouth-running rabbit. The difference is pretty clear, right? Evidently not. A group of researchers in China have lost a 2017 paper in Medical Science Monitor for trying to pass off cellular images of rabbit teeth as those of beagles. According to … Continue reading Rabbits don’t even have canines, but this group tried to pass off rabbit teeth as dog teeth
Urban heating explained
I frequently see references to so called “urban heating” which try to explain the phenomenon by handwaving references to anecodatal causes such as direct heating from houses or changes in solar absorption of concrete. Most of these are so obviously … Continue reading →
Doofus Of The Day #1,033
Today's award goes to People Eating Tasty Animals People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). By overreacting in the most hysterically over-the-top way to a restaurant food promotion, they've ensured that a local (one-city-only) promotion has people talking about it all across the country. Popeyes, a US fast-food fried chicken franchise, recently launched a promotion at Philadelphia's airport. With all the fuss about fake "emotional support animals", the local operator figured that a play on words would help sell more chicken: so they started selling an "emotional suppo... more »
The F-35, F-16, F-18, F-22, And F-15 In One Video
*Popular Mechanics:* *Watch All Five of the U.S. Military’s Fighter Jets Fly in Formation* The F-35, F-16, F-18, F-22, and F-15 represent the core of American air power. An exercise designed to test the Air Force, Navy, and Marines’ ability to fly and fight together has yielded a rare and remarkable moment: All five fighter jets currently flown by the services flying in formation, possibly for the first time. The video was taken during this month’s Orange Flag, a sister exercise to the famous Red Flag: *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: This is something that you do not see everyday.
Week in Review: NY gov wants adult use, PA/NJ boost medical marijuana business opportunities & Ohio regulators get a bailout
New York’s governor wants the state to legalize recreational cannabis ASAP, Pennsylvania and New Jersey take steps to boost medical marijuana business opportunities, and Ohio MMJ regulators get a $2.1 million bailout. Here’s a closer look at some notable developments in the marijuana industry this week. NY and the “adult-use revolution” New York Gov. Andrew […] Week in Review: NY gov wants adult use, PA/NJ boost medical marijuana business opportunities & Ohio regulators get a bailout is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entr... more »
Russell’s Tirade Against Nietzsche
Russell; NietzscheIn his *A History of Western Philosophy*, Bertrand Russell gives Friedrich Nietzsche an extremely cruel treatment. He makes fun of not only Nietzsche’s philosophy but also of Nietzsche’s frail health and reclusive lifestyle. On page 767, Russell suggests that Nietzsche was a sickly recluse who would be deprived of his whip by nine out of ten women. Here’s the passage: Speaking of Spinoza he [Nietzsche] says: "How much of personal timidity and vulnerability does this masquerade of a sickly recluse betray!" Exactly the same may be said of him, with the less reluctan... more »
Dose-response meta-analysis of lung cancer risk and inorganic arsenic
Yuan T, Zhang H, Chen B, Zhang H, Tao S. Association between lung cancer risk and inorganic arsenic concentration in drinking water: a dose-response meta-analysis. Toxicol Res (Camb). 2018 Sep 18;7(6):1257-1266. doi: 10.1039/c8tx00177d. High dose arsenic in drinking water (≥100 … Continue reading →
Impact of partial lead service line replacement
Doré E, Deshommes E, Laroche L, Nour S, Prévost M. Lead and copper release from full and partially replaced harvested lead service lines: Impact of stagnation time prior to sampling and water quality. Water Research 2018 Dec 3;150:380-391. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.11.076. … Continue reading →
Here Are Some Of The Weapons The U.S. Military Will Be Using Next Year
A Soldier tests the M3E1 Multi-role Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System. US Army *Business Insider/Task & Purpose:* *Here are some of the awesome weapons and gear US forces will be taking into battle next year* * US forces are expected to receive a lot of new weapons and gear in 2019, everything from sniper rifles to body armor to new sidearms. * These are a few of the new pieces of defense equipment that US troops will be taking into battle in the year ahead. With the fiscal year 2019 defense budget put to bed without a bloody fight among lawmakers for the first time in rece... more »
An Open Letter to Peter Hotez, Autism Dad and Vaccine Developer
By Teresa Conrick Dear Dr. Hotez, Your daughter, Rachel, is beautiful. I can completely understand why you adore her and write about her. I also have a daughter with an autism diagnosis that I adore. Megan was born in 1993,... more »
Terrorists will expand abroad if they are not defeated in Syria: French MoD
If terrorism is not completely defeated in Syria, remaining terrorist groups may start operating outside the region — on territories that can be as large as entire Europe, French Defence Minister Florence Parly told the RTL radio station on Friday. “This is a very difficult decision. We have always believed — and [French] President [Emmanuel] […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli forces begin destroying Hezbollah tunnels near Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have begun destroying the alleged Hezbollah tunnels along the Lebanese border, the IDF said on Thursday evening. “The neutralisation and destruction phase of the cross-border attack tunnels… has begun,” the IDF statement read. “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) continues to operate… with reinforced troops, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military sends large convoy to eastern Syria despite withdrawal announcement – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:35 A.M.) – The U.S. military sent a large convoy of reinforcements and equipment to the eastern region of Syria on Friday, despite Donald Trump’s withdrawal announcement on Wednesday. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), “despite the American decision to withdraw, tens of trucks loaded with reinforcements and equipment head […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Greece threatens NATO ally Turkey over Aegean islets
Greece’s top military brass have fired off a set of unusually stern warnings to Turkey, threatening to crush its troops if they dare to land on any disputed islet in the Aegean Sea – but Ankara didn’t mince its words either. Reacting to violations of Greek airspace by Turkish jets over the Aegean, Defense Minister […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US citizen sentenced to prison for sending rifle scopes to Ahrar Al-Sham
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – A Syrian-American was sentenced to nearly four years in prison this week after being found guilty of sending rifle scopes to a militant group in Syria. “Jijakli pleaded guilty to the felony offense on Aug. 13 and admitted he conspired with others to export tactical gear from the United States to Syria,” the U.S. Justice Department […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
SDF troops score big advance in east Syria as US continues strikes against ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Despite Donald Trump’s announcement that his country’s military was withdrawing from Syria, the U.S. Coalition continued their air campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) forces in the Deir Ezzor province. Backed by U.S. airstrikes, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were able to score a new advance against the Islamic State […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will use S-400 system independently of NATO weapons
Amid high tensions between Ankara and Washington over Russian-made S-400 air defence systems, the US State Department has announced the possible sale of Patriot missile system to Turkey. A source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told Sputnik that the S-400 systems would be used independently of NATO systems, adding that the purchase of the Russian-made systems would not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces kill several Saudi-backed fighters as tensions flare in Hodeidah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The U.N.-sponsored ceasefire in the Hodeidah Governorate is already one-week in and while it has dissipated much of the violence, sporadic attacks are still being carried out by the warring parties. On Thursday, the Houthi forces carried out a powerful attack against the Saudi-backed Al-Amalqa Brigade, hitting their positions with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US will fully withdraw from Al-Tanf region in southern Syria – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The U.S. military will fully withdraw from the Al-Tanf base in the southeastern countryside of the Homs Governorate, a rebel commander at the Al-Tanf base told Buzzfeed News Agency this week. Citing the rebel commander Muhannad Al-Talla at the Al-Tanf base, Buzzfeed reported that the U.S. military would fully withdraw […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria doubts US troops will withdraw from country
Syria has doubts about US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from the country’s territory, Syria’s UN Amabassador Bashar Ja’afari has told reporters. “At first we need to see if this decision is genuine or not,” he said. ‘The American decision was referring us to a delay of between 60 and 100 days […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump orders to prepare withdrawal of 7,000 US soldiers from Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump has tasked the Pentagon with preparing a plan of withdrawing from Afghanistan about 7,000 US servicemen, or nearly a half of the entire US military contingent, CNN has reported. According to the broadcaster, about 14,000 US servicemen are currently deployed in the Central Asian country. Their withdrawal may take several months. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Emboldened by US withdrawal, Turkish Army attacks Kurdish forces in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Turkish Army launched a new attack against the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria last night, hitting several border positions in the Aleppo province. Emboldened by the U.S. military withdrawal, the Turkish Army heavily bombarded the YPG’s positions at the town of Zor Maghar, which is located […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels kill several Syrian soldiers in northern Latakia
The Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria said Thursday that six servicemen of the Syrian government army were killed and another five were injured in shelling by militants in Syria’s Latakia province. “Over the past day, from the Idlib de-escalation zone terrorists have attacked Arafit, Durh-Abu-Asad and Masasna in Latakia province, Niha, Tall-Maraq and Jubbayn in Hama province as well […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ad Vitam donne un coup de vieux à la SF
Ethical Technology - 18 hours ago
La série Ad Vitam s’interroge de manière relativement pertinente sur la réjuvénation biologique, avec quelques emballements psychologiques.
Ron Paul: Warmongers Upset With Trump’s Syria Decision
Via Zerohedge… President Trump shocked Washington this morning when he Tweeted confirmation of rumors that he would order the removal of US troops from Syria. According to his spokesperson, the order has already been given. The neocons are not happy, with Sen. Lindsey Graham Tweeting that removing troops is an “Obama-like” move. Will Trump’s own staff rebel? […] The post Ron Paul: Warmongers Upset With Trump’s Syria Decision appeared first on The Duran.
The Vietnamese Found A Chinese Torpedo
*Warzone/The Drive*:* A Vietnamese Fisherman Reeled In A Chinese Torpedo In The South China Sea* It's now in the hands of the Vietnamese military and they will likely pick it apart for any intelligence value. Vietnamese fisherman Tran Minh Thanh landed an unusual catch the other day, finding what appears to be a Chinese torpedo off the country's coast. Under the watchful eye of local border guards, Tran dragged it ashore where onlookers got a chance to see it before government officials took it away for further inspection. Tran reportedly found the torpedo more than four miles ou... more »
The Greenpeace Business Model
DECEMBER 14, 2018 By Willie Soon, Patrick Moore 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 that they are fighting to protect humanity, nature and the environment from the evils of corrupt industries and vested interests. This perception […]
Defense secretary James Mattis resigns and points to differences with Trump
The day after Trump announces U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria
The Economist’s “The World in 2019” is Full of Cryptic Messages
Every year the Rothschild owned Economist publishes clues to the elite’s plans for the year ahead. This year it features the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Yellow Vests – Color Revolution Gone Awry?
Did the Illuminati initiate the Yellow Vest uprising? Some suspicious facts about the recent protests in France.
Der Spiegel says top journalist faked stories for years
Confirming that the main purveyor of fake news is the corporate media, the winner of CNN’s 2014 Journalist of the Year has been caught literally making-up news stories
Why Trump Decided To Remove U.S. Troops From Syria
This was the first time Trump took a decisive stand against the permanent neoconservative and interventionist establishment in his administration
US forces establish new base in Iraq near border with Syria: Report
So even if U.S. forces do withdraw from Syria – and that’s a big IF -- they will be still close by. Ready to move back in at short notice should the order be given
Putin issues ominous warning on rising nuclear war threat
Russia’s hopes of improved relations under President Trump have fizzled out. As Putin warns that the U.S. pullout from the INF brings nuclear confrontation closer
Israel Calls The Shots In Texas
More on the speech therapist who was denied the opportunity to work in Texas after she refused to confirm that she wouldn’t support a boycott of Israel
EXCLUSIVE: Peter Ford on Trumps Announcement of U.S Withdrawal from Syria
Will Trump follow through? Will the neocons stop him? Former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford, on the proposed US withdrawal from Syria
The Real Reasons Trump is Leaving Syria
Jake Morphonios asks what are the reasons behind Trump’s announcement to withdraw from Syria? Will he actually follow through? And if so how will we know that U.S. forces have actually been completely withdrawn?
Looking Abroad
*Norkland* North Korea has been chirping a lot lately and none of it has made this blog because it's "chirping". The official policy of the DPRK is that they will only feel safe when the US withdraws all its forces from Asia and eliminates ALL of its nuclear weapons that can reach North Korea. Chairman Kim said a year ago that North Korea supports denuclearization in the context of world-wide elimination of nuclear weapons. The North Korean idea of denuclearization of the Peninsula is a regional subset of Kim’s global messianic mission. On a tactical level, this commentary makes ... more »
Tucker Mocks CNN for Awarding ‘Journalist of the Year’ to Fake News Maker
By Nicholas Fondacaro ~ On Thursday, Germany’s largest newspaper, Der Spiegel suffered a massive embarrassment when it was discovered that one of their more prominent reporters, Claas Relotius, made-up many of his stories. To make the discovery even funnier, CNN had once given him their “Journalist of the Year” commendation. It was an opportunity Fox News Channel […]
Has Russia's T-14 Armata Tank Changed the Game?
*Wavell Room* *Security, Russia* We take a look. The unveiling of the Russian T-14 ‘Armata’ at the Moscow Victory Day Parade in 2015 has exposed the growing obsolescence of current NATO main battle tanks (MBT) and Western military planners have been ignorant of the need for post-Cold War armoured formations. The current British and American MBTs, the Challenger 2 and the M1A2 Abrams have been in service for over a decade and have seen few combat deployments other than the 2003 Iraq War. Other NATO members operating sizeable MBT forces, for example Germany, are also relevant to t... more »
China's Submarine Force Is Testing Missiles That Can Nuke America from Long-Range
*David Axe* *Security, * Could this missile be a game-changer? The Chinese navy has tested a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, one that could eventually allow Chinese ballistic-missile boats, or "boomers," to threaten the continental United States from waters that are close to China's shores, and thus safer for the boomers. The People's Liberation Army Navy tested the JL-3 missile on Nov. 24, 2018, *The Diplomat* *reported*, citing unnamed U.S. government sources. "Modernization of China’s submarine force remains a high priority for the PLAN," the U.S. Defense Departmen... more »
Russia Again Successfully Tests A Ship-Based Hypersonic Missile
Russian Defence Ministry *CNBC:* *Russia again successfully tests ship-based hypersonic missile — which will likely be ready for combat by 2022* * Russia has successfully tested a ship-based hypersonic missile the United States is currently unable to defend against, according to people with direct knowledge of U.S. intelligence reports. * The weapon is expected to join Moscow’s arsenal by 2022. * The latest development gives the U.S. even more ground to make up as Russia and China bolster their arsenals with hypersonic weapons at a breakneck pace. WASHINGTON — Russia has conducted ...more »
Mattis Quits: Defense Secretary Out After Tense Meeting With Trump
Mattis, in his resignation letter, took at jab at Trump's recently announced pullout from Syria. The post Mattis Quits: Defense Secretary Out After Tense Meeting With Trump appeared first on The Duran.
Continued American Occupation of the Middle East Does Not Suppress Terrorism, It Causes It
The secret to ending the strength of ISIS in Syria is not the continued presence of American troops. The post Continued American Occupation of the Middle East Does Not Suppress Terrorism, It Causes It appeared first on The Duran.
qanon - [D] party will cease to exist
Democratic party is now in the kill box. The ongoing general exposure has made suppression impossible as well. Understand that the Mid terms were used to collect data regarding voter fraud. Just now we learn here that the Moore special election was hit with a whole fake Russian bot attack. If they know that, what else is known? California looks like major problem from here. What is predicted is that we will get full disclosure and a rising demand for do overs. This may actually happen before the house is seated and set the stage for a special election in those seats known... more »
Wes Penre Introductory Paper #1-A: Shadow government
This is a detailed presentation, much of which we have encountered elsewhere. The persistence of the Illuminati meme strongly suggests validity and the actual presence of a written history in place somewhere which is shared among those recruited. What we do need to understand is that this meme is part of the long lineage associated with former royal families attempting to somehow reestablish themselves and in fact meddling through their defacto influence on the global central banking system. *The natural flaw in this historical construct of governance is that it is wedded to h... more »
Kidnapping of Meng Wanzhou is Sabotage
This is completely plausible. The right authority in the USA can insist that an arrest takes place while dismissing the political and diplomatic issues and this also puts the problem out of reach in Canada who will not understand right away the back story. Huawei is a problem, but this is not how you deal with it. In fact this makes zero sense at all except as a tactic to damage relations. The Chinese government is showing its displeasure by grabbing a few Canadians. At the worst Trump will get on the phone and sort this out but not before he understands motives... *kidnap... more »
Dr Sircus on Hydrogen and Iodine
Dr Sircus has been strongly promoting the application of hydrogen and also Iodine. These videos are worth while. Iodine is a element meant to be supplemented within our food supply in such a away that a way that a deficit does not develop. Problem is that we have shifted out tastes all over the map and no one is certain that they are getting enough anymore. Also some suppliers have chosen to take it out along the way. The easy answer there is to just buy a vial and put three drops into a glass of water every day and drink it. No risk doing it either. Hydrogen needs to be part ... more »
Russian President Putin's Annual Press Conference
*Daily Mail:* *Putin on armageddon, Brexit... and getting married again: Russian leader reveals his thoughts on a whole host of issues during annual press conference* * Putin was asked if he will one day remarry after divorcing his wife of 30 years * 'As a decent person, I will have to do that sometime,' said the 66-year-old * The exchange provided some light relief at the president's annual conference * Putin discussed a host of political and diplomatic issues in the long session Vladimir Putin's annual news conference is a chance for reporters to quiz him on pressing issues s... more »
Recreational Pot Use Didn’t Rise in Washington Kids After Legalization
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Death is no leveller if some live much longer than others | Aeon
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Scientists Develop Memristor Which More Effectively Mimics Synapses
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Quantum AI accelerating Machine learning faster than ever before
https://medium.com/the-21st-century/quantum-ai-accelerating-machine-learning-faster-than-ever-before-b445f0ae247d
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Responding to the massive snark that greeted his spray-on hair over the weekend, Trump aide Stephen Miller is trying some new approaches. As a service to the White House's loneliest white supremacist, I hear that his fellow Trump staffers are soliciting votes from the public as to which look Miller should go with. There are other choices as well and you should feel free to come up with your own. Please send you opinion or ideas directly to: Stephen Miller Senior Advisor To The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Personally, I'm surpr... more »
Why 'Why String Theory Is Wrong' is wrong
*Note that "String Theory" is the only unique part of the title – and the unique known candidate for a unifying theory beyond QFT* Six weeks ago, I linked to a PBS video Why string theory is right. As expected, they also released the twin video, Why string theory is wrong (PBS video at YouTube) I have listened to those 19 minutes rather carefully and I am pretty sure that the video doesn't contain any glimpse of evidence or an answer to the question "why string theory is wrong". For this reason, I must agree with Niki that PBS has simply chosen a clickbait title. Just to be sure, t... more »
USDA’s claims food in U.S. ‘among safest in world’ based on latest pesticide tests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture choose this week before Christmas to release pesticide data for 2017 upon which it declared the U.S. food supply is “among the safest in the world.” USDA’s Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary for 2017 shows more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues well below benchmark... Continue Reading
Lactalis-owned cheese firm linked to severe E. coli infections in young children
Two children, both younger than 3 years old, are ill in France after eating raw milk cheese contaminated with E. coli O26, according to authorities. The children have developed hemolytic uremic syndromes (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be fatal, particularly in young children. The French Ministry of Agriculture and Food said the infections... Continue Reading
Dietary indiscretion — Ten tips to avoid holiday poisoning in pets and people
Some animals are scavengers, eating anything from poultry to poinsettias, and paying for their impulsive behavior with diarrhea, vomiting, or worse. Veterinarians call it “dietary indiscretion.” The most dangerous time of year for pets in the United States is right now: the period leading up to, and including, the Christmas and New Year holidays. This... Continue Reading
Couple convicted on fraud charges after making fake holiday sickness claim
Two people have been ordered to pay almost £30,000 ($38,000) after making a false holiday sickness claim. Martin and Lindsey Brown, aged 38 and 35 respectively, both from Chorley in Lancashire in the United Kingdom, were convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud and told to pay Jet2holidays monetary damages. A hearing at the Civil Justice... Continue Reading
British spy Steele blows apart entire Trump-Russia collusion hoax (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 43. The post British spy Steele blows apart entire Trump-Russia collusion hoax (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
The Strategy That Is Being Used To Dismantle The Fed Is Over 100 years Old
X22Report Published on Dec 20, 2018 The MSM are trying to make sense of what is happening with the Fed, they are trying to make it seem that this is just an adjustment to the rates. Trump controls the narrative and from his latest tweet you can see the entire plan is right on schedule. The […]
Trump Mulling Mass Pullout of Troops from Afghanistan – Reports
Trump Mulling Mass Pullout of Troops from Afghanistan – Reports by https://www.rt.com/ US President Donald Trump has reportedly “lost all patience” and ordered the Pentagon to look into options to cut down the 14,000-strong US contingent in Afghanistan, defying his generals’ advice, according to multiple media. – Trump has grown increasingly frustrated over the Afghan stalemate, […]
Tweets For Today
President Trump 'to pull thousands of troops' from Afghanistan https://t.co/ZWJTvGhxGf — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 21, 2018 US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis quits as President Donald Trump weathers an escalating backlash at home and abroad over his sudden decision to pull all troops from Syria pic.twitter.com/Odx1oWGHTM — AFP news agency (@AFP) December 21, 2018 The #Coalition has liberated territory in #Syria that #ISIS formerly controlled and the campaign is transitioning to its next phase. Here are 5 things to know about the fight against ISIS in Syria. https://t.c... more »
A Deficit-Happy Government May Lead to a Debt-Driven Financial Crisis
[image: a-deficit-happy-government-may-lead-to-a-debt-driven-financial-crisis] There are milestones you celebrate: a kid's first step, a round-numbered birthday, a marriage anniversary. And then there are the milestones you dread: Reaching $22 trillion in national debt is one of them.
The United States Are Preparing A War Between Latin-American States
The partisans of the Cebrowski doctrine are advancing their pawns. If they cease creating wars in the Greater Middle East, they’ll inflame the Caribbean Basin. The Pentagon is planning to assassinate an elected head of state, ruin his country, and undermine the unity of Latin-America. The post The United States Are Preparing A War Between Latin-American States appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielson Explains Collaborative U.S. Mexico Agreement on Asylum Seekers…
Following up to the earlier report conspicuously missing from MSM reports, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen expands on the collaborative agreement between the U.S. (President Trump) and Mexico (President Lopez-Obrador) regarding how asylum seekers must stay in Mexico while being … Continue reading →
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-up 12/21/18"
*"Weekly News Wrap-up 12/21/18"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "President Trump abruptly decided to pull U.S. troops out of Syria and ordered an “evacuation” of all State Department employees. He also ordered troops home from Afghanistan. This was followed by an abrupt resignation from Defense Secretary General Jim Mattis. What’s going on? Who knows, but in a new poll, 80% of Americans agree with the move. The markets continued to meltdown after the Federal Reserve decided to raise a key interest rate another quarter of a percent. Some market experts, who have been featured on U... more »
Picture Of The Day
A man gestures at U.S military vehicles driving in the town of Darbasiya next to the Turkish border. April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Rodi Said *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *U.S. forces in Syria* (Reuters).
December 21st – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #701
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday December 21st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
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Video: ObamaCare Is Unconstitutional. What Now?
Should Republicans even try to restart that battle? Bill Whittle says, “Yes!” Media Editors ~ If clicking above image doesn’t start video, click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui-qCSD2zyY Meanwhile, Ben Shapiro explains why the Affordable Care was never meant to succeed. If clicking above image doesn’t start video, click on this […]
Is California Considering a Tax on Breathing?
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and satire.
Did a Survey Reveal That People Want a ‘Gender Neutral’ Santa Claus?
A survey by a graphic-design company may not accurately represent the views of the public at large.
Sudan Rocked By Violent Protests Over The Cost Of Living. State Of Emergency Has Been Declared
*VOA:* *At Least 8 Killed in Sudan Protests, State of Emergency Declared * KHARTOUM, SUDAN — A state of emergency has been declared in two eastern Sudan states after at least eight protesters were killed in mass demonstrations against rising prices. Thousands of protesters marched in cities and towns across Sudan Thursday, angry over widespread corruption and the rising costs of basic goods, including bread. Eyewitnesses in al-Qadarif said men wearing uniforms were among the protesters. Prices for food have skyrocketed in recent months, with inflation topping 60 percent. This com... more »
The Vietnamese Found A Chinese Torpedo
*Warzone/The Drive*:* A Vietnamese Fisherman Reeled In A Chinese Torpedo In The South China Sea* It's now in the hands of the Vietnamese military and they will likely pick it apart for any intelligence value. Vietnamese fisherman Tran Minh Thanh landed an unusual catch the other day, finding what appears to be a Chinese torpedo off the country's coast. Under the watchful eye of local border guards, Tran dragged it ashore where onlookers got a chance to see it before government officials took it away for further inspection. Tran reportedly found the torpedo more than four miles ou... more »
Trump's Wall And Judges-- A Couple Of Petards Of Theirs The GOP Got Hoist On This Week
In his war against humanity, Señor Trumpanzee took some fire yesterday from his own side. On *Fox and Fiends* a neo-Nazi pundit, Michelle Malkin, who is known on the far right fringes, said "Well, I’m not going to sugarcoat it. I’m not going to spin it. I wish I could but I can’t. This is a cave. This was a blink." She was talking about Trump backing down from shutting the government after he was told he isn't getting any money for the wall the American Nazis want to build. "We have to hold the Republicans [accountable], particularly Mitch McConnell, who has been in office since ... more »
White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller -vs- U.S. State Run Media Wolf Blitzer…
White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller appears on U.S. state run television for a policy and current event debate with propagandist Wolf Blitzer. . You might think I’m joking by calling CNN State Run Television; however I am not. … Continue reading →
Explainer: Why Is Access To Syria’s Port At Tartus So Important To Moscow?
Tartus is to the south of Latakia, but still on the Mediterranean coast. For more detailed map see post bottom. … Continue reading →
US Approved Sale Of Patriot Missiles To Turkey; Erdogan Says US Sanctions Cannot Hurt Turkey-Iran Ties
Nuclear weapons may or may not still be parked in Turkey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incirlik_Air_Base http://web.archive.org/web/20181125161550/https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2017/11/30/the_future_of_incirlik_air_base.html In December of 2015, Trump stated: “I … Continue reading →
Israel Prosecutor Suggests Indicting PM Netanyahu In 2 Bribery Cases
Trump has known Netanyahu since the 1980s, as has Jared Kushner. Will the buddies share a prison cell? By MEMO: … Continue reading →
Russian President Putin: The Threat Of Nuclear War Should Not Be Underestimated
*CNBC:* *Putin warns the threat of nuclear war should not be underestimated* * Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the threat of a nuclear war should not be discounted and criticized the U.S.' move to withdraw from an international nuclear treaty. * Speaking at his annual media press conference, Putin was asked by one journalist to assess the threat of nuclear war or a third world war. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the threat of a nuclear war should not be discounted and criticized the U.S.' move to withdraw from an international nuclear treaty. Speaking at ... more »
Twitter Locks @WikiLeaks And Multiple WikiLeaks Staff Accounts
WikiLeaks staff are unable to access or post from the organization’s primary Twitter account or other accounts used by its staff and legal team, according to WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson. “These accounts are locked @wikileaks @assangedefence @wltaskforce @assangelegal and cannot be accessed,” Hrafnsson recently tweeted. “They […]
Germany’s green transition has hit a brick wall
Oddvar Lundseng, Hans Johnsen and Stein Bergsmark Even worse, its growing problems with wind and solar spell trouble all over the globe. The post Germany’s green transition has hit a brick wall appeared first on CFACT.
COP 24: Dangerous rules added to Paris Climate Accord
Buried in the 133 pages of gobbledygook agreed to at last week's UN climate summit are two very dangerous provisions. These greatly advance the green cause known as "loss and damage." The post COP 24: Dangerous rules added to Paris Climate Accord appeared first on CFACT.
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