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Free Download: Orison Swett Marden, "An Iron Will"
"An Iron Will" by Orison Swett Marden "Orison Swett Marden (1850 - 1924) was an American writer associated with the New Thought Movement. He also held a degree in medicine, and was a successful hotel owner. Marden was born in Thornton Gore, New Hampshire to Lewis and Martha Marden. When he was three years old, his mother died at the age of 22, leaving Orison and his two sisters in the care of their father, a farmer, hunter, and trapper. When Orison was seven years old, his father died from injuries incurred while in the wood, and the children were shuttled from one guardian to anot... more »
"You Think They're Nice..."
"That's why crazy people are so dangerous. You think they're nice until they're chaining you up in the garage." - Michael Buckley
Diet Influences Sperm Motility After Two Weeks - Especially High Sugar
Sperm quality can be reduced by several lifestyle factors, like obesity and related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, but a new examination of epigenetic phenomena - gene expression changing even if the DNA sequence is not changed - finds that even diet can impact sperm quality, and in just two weeks. The concern is that such epigenetic changes might be able to lead to properties being transferred from a parent to offspring via the sperm or the egg. read more
Don't Be Intimidated By Lunks Or Master Athletes, Exercise Helps All Equally
Any time is a good time to start exercising but a great time to start exercising is today. Share this article on Facebook first, though. Don't be intimidated by those people who hiss about Crossfit or their Peloton, a new study shows you have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age. read more
Skoufis, DiNapoli tout enactment of anti-corruption audit law
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that the Governor signed Skoufis’ bill S.5445 into law, authorizing the State Comptroller’s office to audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs) across the state. LDCs operate in
The CIA is being sued for Eric Ciaramella’s White House communications
WASHINGTON, DC – Judicial Watch announced today that it filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits against both the DOJ and CIA for communications of CIA employee Eric Ciaramella, who reportedly worked on Ukraine issues while on detail to both the
Istanbul’s ‘Syrian Government in Exile’, Now Demanding Military Action in Idlib
*21WIRE + South Front* | For Syria's 'opposition in exile' there's still the glimmer of hope that the West will re-enter the theatre and help install them into power and rescue their purported 'revolution' of 2011.
Disney Characters Say Tourists Inappropriately Touched Them
Walt Disney World employees who portray Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck each filed police reports this month claiming they were inappropriately touched by tourists.
‘Tough Year’ for Measles and Other Infectious Diseases in US
This year, the germs roared back.
Is Tom Cruise Running for President?
Actor Tom Cruise is still running, just not for the nation's highest office.
Russia Confirms It Will Appeal 4-Year Olympic Ban
Russia has confirmed that it will appeal its four-year Olympic ban for manipulating doping data.
UK Police Wasted £1.5 Million on Electric Cars That Can’t Chase Criminals
The eco-friendly vehicles are too slow and often run out of power before a shift ends. The official police reports admit that the battery-powered cars are incapable of fulfilling police duties such as chasing criminals or handling emergency response situations and take too long to charge. https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/12/26/uk-police-wasted-million-electric-cars-cant-catch-criminals/ .” The post UK Police Wasted £1.5 Million on Electric Cars That Can’t Chase Criminals appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Winter Solstice Message from First Nations Community in Canadian Maritimes
*Native Artist Raven Davis* *Nova Scotia, Canada* OUR WINTER SOLSTICE MESSAGE OF LIGHT, LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS *The Peace of Spirit* Once again it is the time when our Mosums (Grandfather) Sun stops his journey south and turns to begin his journey north. It is Winter Solstice. Winter Solstice is the point upon the Great Hoop of Life where the sacred relationship between the Great Mother and the Great Father becomes more observable to the People. Our original instructions teach The People that we should make special observances of this natural phenomenon through ceremony ... more »
MI6 Building Plans Go Missing During Renovation Work
Floor plans of MI6's central London headquarters were lost by building contractors during a refurbishment. *Daily Mail: **MI6 building plans go missing: Construction giant Balfour Beatty is sacked from refurbishment of Secret Service headquarters after major security breach saw layout and alarm details lost* * Balfour Beatty was let go after more than 100 blueprints went missing from MI6 * They included details about the layout of new building and alarm systems * Building in Vauxhall Cross, London, is famous for being in James Bond films A top construction firm was sacked from it... more »
Iraq’s President Threatens To Resign Over Unpopular Nominations For Premier
Protest in southern Iraq against nomination of Basra Gov Eidani for PM (Al Mirbad) The pro-Iran Bina bloc headed by the Badr Organization’s Hadi Amiri has proposed one unpopular candidate for premier after another. President Barham Salah has rejected both fearing that they would only inflame the street more. In protest he offered his resignation claiming that he’s gotten contradictory information about which coalition represents the largest bloc in parliament, and thus has the right to name the next prime minister. Bina first nominated Higher Education Minister Qusay al-Suhail, wh... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 27
1945 Regent of Iraq gave speech promising political reform improved social security fighting employment redistribution of wealth (Musings On Iraq book review of *‘Independent Iraq’ The Monarchy & British Influence, 1941-1958 *on Said govt) 1986 Iraq counterattack recaptured Um al-Rassas island in Basra Ended Iran Op Karbala 4 Iran lost 800 dead 200 prisoners Iraq lost 800 dead 2000 wounded (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Ira... more »
Countries to watch in 2020, from Chile to Afghanistan: 5 essential reads
Catesby Holmes, Religion Editor | International Editor, The Conversation US at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
There's much more going on in the world than the Trump impeachment and Brexit. Here are five momentous global stories to track in 2020.
Why the race for the presidency begins with the Iowa caucus
Steffen W. Schmidt, Lucken Endowed Professor of Political Science, Iowa State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
How did a small, rural state become so influential in the presidential nominating process? A political scientist traces the development of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucus.
UN Report: 235,000 Have Fled The Syrian Military Offensive In Rebel-Held Idlib Region In The Past Two Weeks
*BBC:* *Syria war: More than 235,000 people flee rebel-held Idlib region* More than 235,000 people have fled from their homes in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province, the UN says, as government forces step up their offensive on the area. The exodus happened between 12 and 25 December as fighting intensified. Idlib in north-western Syria is the last major region held by rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. The Russian-backed Syrian government has been bombarding Idlib since late November. An increase in air strikes and ground fighting since mid-December has accelerated civ... more »
Why the Pelton Holiday Ad 'Outrage' Just Needs to Stop
*Armstrong Williams* *Society, Americas* Imagine if we could channel that outrage instead into addressing our nation’s obesity crisis. *Key point: *It is time to shake the dust off our gym shoes and get back to a healthy routine—if not for our physical benefit, then at least for our collective sanity. We are fast approaching the end of 2019, and as we close the book on a turbulent decade, nothing summarizes the state of our culture and our unhealthy relationship with contrived outrage quite like the Peloton ad controversy and the wave of hysteria that has followed in its wake. ... more »
Why America's Political Parties Just Won't Die
*Paul J. Saunders* *Politics, Americas* Michael Barone’s How America’s Political Parties Change (and How They Don’t) supplies a valuable guide for understanding the lessons of America’s political past for its future. *Michael Barone*, *How America’s Political Parties Change (and How They Don’t) *(Encounter Books, 2019), 136 pp., $23.99. THE 2020 presidential campaign may loom large, but pundits, journalists and voters continue to argue over Donald Trump’s unexpected 2016 victory. How and why did Trump win? Could he prevail again? How will his election shape the Republican Party ... more »
China's J-20 Stealth Jet Has Nothing On America's F-22 And F-35
*Zachary Keck* *Security, * Which means China is out of the game. *For the time being, however, Chinese jets are not on the same level as their American counterparts.* As Dave Majumdar previously covered, China recently declared that its J-20 fighter jet had attained initial operational capability. “China's latest J-20 stealth fighter has been commissioned into the air force's combat service,” China’s Defense Ministry said on February 9. Chinese analysts touted the country’s achievement as breaking the Western stranglehold on stealthy aircraft. "The J-20 will also change the his... more »
Bullseye: These Are The World's 5 Best Marksman Rifles
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* These rifles are very popular. *Key Point:* It takes really training to use these the right way. The designated marksman rifle is becoming increasingly popular in recent years. The United States is purchasing more of them through the Army’s Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) program. Also, in a recent reform of infantry equipment, the British Army announced that it would be ditching its version of the M249 SAW, the L110 Minimi, and buying more L129A1 designated marksman rifles. What rifles could be considered the best for this role?... more »
The Glock 27 Is The Perfect Subcompact Gun for Police
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The Glock 27 is simply a scaled-down version of the Glock 22, and uses the same ammunition as the larger pistol. *Key point: *The Glock 27 fulfills a valuable role, providing compact firepower for those that need it in a simple, extremely reliable package. One of the fastest growing gun categories is the subcompact pistol for concealed carry. Generally, a scaled down copy of a full-sized semi-automatic handgun, subcompacts typically have all the features of larger guns but in a discrete package. The Glock 27, chambered in .40 Smith & Wesson is one su... more »
North Korea Is Broke, But Sitting On $10 Trillion In Mineral Wealth
*Anthony Fensom* *Security, Asia* Yes, $10 trillion. *Key point: *Due to international sanctions, the North’s mineral and energy resources likely will remain untapped for the foreseeable future, barring an abrupt shift in policy by Pyongyang. With China accounting for an estimated 90 percent of North Korea’s international trade, the sanctions are set to bite on one of the regime’s last major remaining sources of cash. “There are very limited ways for North Korea to make money: selling weapons, smuggling and mining,” according to Choi Kyung-soo, president of the North Korea Reso... more »
Russia Is Deploying Its Very Own "Carrier-Killers"
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* As a message to America... and China. *Key point: *While China may copy a lot of Russian weapons, Russia may be taking a page from China's "carrier-killer" missiles. First, China developed long-range "carrier-killer" ballistic missiles. Now, Russia's Iskander ballistic missile system may have the same mission. In late July and early August, Russia conducted two simulated "electronic launches" of the 9K720 Iskander-M (NATO code name, SS-26 Stone) against ships in the Black Sea, according to Russian media. "An 'electronic' launch likely means a f... more »
Even Many Of His Own Delusional Supporters, Know Trump Is A Disgusting Excuse For A Human Being— And That Putin Helped Put Him Into The White House
A couple of new YouGov polls were just released that tell us something about what to expect moving forward. These were the results of a survey of German voters when they were asked to name the most dangerous world leader: *•* Señor Trumpanzee (The Confederacy)- 41% *•* Kim Jong Un (North Korea)- 17% *•* Vladimir Putin (Russian)- 8% *•* Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Iran)- 8% *•* Xi Jinping (China)- 7% That goes to show the degree to which trust in U.S. leadership has eroded under Trump, and I suspect it would be even worse among other traditional U.S. allies. Which is exactly what Putin... more »
Does The Russian Navy Need Aircraft Carriers?
In a picture released by the British Ministry of Defence, UK ships and aircraft shadow the Russian Petr Velikiy (C) and the Russian Admiral Kuznetsov (top) as they pass through the English Channel January 24, 2017 (AFP Photo/L(Phot) Dave JENKINS) *The Saker: **Is there a future for Russian aircraft carriers?* Those following the news from Russia have probably heard that Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov (official name: Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov), was put into dry dock for major repairs and retrofits. Things did not go well. First, the dr... more »
JBS Plans for 2020
[image: bill-hahn-jbs-plans-for-2020] VIDEO - Duke Pesta and JBS Chief Strategy Officer Bill Hahn discuss the two main projects of JBS for 2020. The first is to get US out of the UN, a campaign we have been involved in for 60 years, but Bill says we have never been closer to accomplishing. The second goal is to STOP the USMCA. Bill and Duke explain what will happen to the U.S. if we enter this EU-style agreement.
Mess the Press: A Matter of Faith
Jordan writes in the comments: The Jay Rosen piece keeps getting into his rejection of any possibility of Todd's "naïveté" -- contrasting that idea with Rosen's famous "Church of Savvy" (the brilliant Rosen idea that what's valued amongst Washington journalists isn't insight, or wisdom, or accuracy, or righteousness, but "savvy" -- the ability to speak from a bored, cynical, apolitical, anti-idealistic position that indicates one's membership in the inner sanctum of the Beltway, a vantage point from which one can relate what's "really" going on) -- but I wonder about this; I think ... more »
Cost-effectiveness an important priority in Russia’s naval tactical doctrine
The improved 636.3 Kilo-class submarine’s designated tactical role will be naval warfare. More The post Cost-effectiveness an important priority in Russia’s naval tactical doctrine appeared first on The Duran.
WADA discontent over Russian domination in sports
NBC sports reporters admitted that Russia is the leading nation in ice skating competitions. More The post WADA discontent over Russian domination in sports appeared first on The Duran.
Putin fires back at EU resolution claiming USSR & Germany “paved the way” for WW2 (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 415. More The post Putin fires back at EU resolution claiming USSR & Germany “paved the way” for WW2 (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Bound in Shallows: Space Exploration and Institutional Drift
If those of us from the Apollo era sometimes look back with regret at the failure of our society to follow through on early lunar exploration, we can still acknowledge that the issue is far from settled. As Nick Nielsen points out in the essay below, we’re in an interesting period, one in which commercial […]
The Daily "Near You?"
Plaza Santo Domingo, Old Town Quito. Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. Thanks for stopping by!
"A Strange Animal..."
"Man is a strange animal, he doesn't like to read the handwriting on the wall until his back is up against it." - Adlai Stevenson
Martin Armstrong: The Reality of A Global Currency
Martin Armstrong Excerpt from 2018 World Economic Conference with Martin Armstrong & Michael Campbell of “MoneyTalk” Radio. Visit our website armstrongeconomics.com for more. end
Russia, China & Iran Hold FIRST Joint Navy Drills in Gulf of Oman
RT The Gulf of Oman is a particularly sensitive waterway as it connects to the Strait of Hormuz – through which about a fifth of the world’s oil passes – which, in turn, connects to the Arabian Gulf. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/a7xq end
The Tedium of Dan Jarvis
"We need to make a clean break with Corbynism!", said Dan Jarvis on Christmas Eve. His comments made during an interview on Radio 4 made two claims for Labour's general election loss: a) Jeremy Corbyn presented a problem and the party lacked a top team that "understands the challenges people face", and b) "people felt they didn’t think the Labour party spoke for them any more." And to keep everyone guessing and inject some (much needed) interest into his person, Dan refused to rule out a leadership bid. Let's have a look at these arguments. The first doesn't bear much repeating. O... more »
Will the ICC’s Investigation into Israeli War Crimes Finally Bring Justice to Palestine?
While a thorough investigation will no doubt precede any decision by the International Criminal Court, it doesn’t take a great legal scholar to understand that dropping tons of bombs from fighter jets on a defenseless civilian population constitutes a war crime. The post Will the ICC’s Investigation into Israeli War Crimes Finally Bring Justice to Palestine? appeared first on MintPress News.
“Opposing Interventionism In Nation X Means You Love Nation X’s Government!”
Every time you speak out against western imperialism in a given nation or question western propaganda narratives about that nation’s government, you will inevitably be accused of loving that nation’s government by anyone who argues with you. When I say “inevitably”, I am not exaggerating. […]
Top Ten Albums Of Protest Music In 2019
*The following is a collection of some of the best albums of protest music released in 2019. They were selected by Kevin Gosztola and C.J. Baker, who publishes writing regularly at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. They are in alphabetical order by artist. Kishi Bashi — Omoiyari Kishi Bashi’s stunning The post Top Ten Albums Of Protest Music In 2019 appeared first on Shadowproof.
Japanese art, culture, and ghost stories: The influence of Shinto
Japanese art, culture, and ghost stories: The influence of Shinto Chika Mori and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The endless winds of modernization and technological innovation is relentless in Japan. Hence, the religious dynamics of old Japan is but a ghost of its former self, just like the erosion of Christian influence in nations […]
"Evidence of Absence"
*"Evidence of Absence"* by Jim Kunstler "What is most perilous for our country now, would be to journey through a second epic crisis of authority in recent times without anybody facing the consequences of crimes they might have committed. The result will be a people turned utterly cynical, with no faith in their institutions or the rule of law, and no way to imagine a restoration of their lost faith within the bounds of law. It will be a deadly divorce between truth and reality. It will be an invitation to civil violence, a broken social contract, and the end of the framework for A... more »
Advice on Writing
In my post on favorite books yesterday, one book I highlighted was Albert Ellis’s A Guide to Rational Living. I pointed out that it, and Roger Callahan, the psychotherapist who recommended it, helped me with my extreme case of writer’s block. In response, a regular reader of this blog who is a graduate economics student […] The post Advice on Writing appeared first on Econlib.
Hate America? Vote Democrat
Bernie Sanders, The Bum Who Wants Your Money (Source) Hallmark movies are fascist propaganda Forget “Triumph of the Will” — the most insidious authoritarian propaganda comes in the form of schmaltz (Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment
The Deep State House of Cards is about to Crumble
It's pretty simple. The CIA "whistleblower" is not a real whistleblower! https://t.co/z6bjGaFCSH pic.twitter.com/RHhkY1BGei — FOLLOW Trump War Room (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TrumpWarRoom) December 26, 2019 Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment
Solving hunger and homelessness in Lower Sackville
News When writing today, I really noticed the loss of The Star Halifax. There’s not much news happening over the holidays, but certainly The Star would have been out and reporting on something. The city now has one less newsroom of reporters digging up stories. We will all notice this heading into 2020. 1. Puppy mill […]
FBI Confirms Ghislaine Maxwell, Others Under Investigation for Epstein Ties
Sources inside the FBI have reportedly confirmed that the bureau is investigating British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and several other unnamed persons
What Could Go Wrong? FDA Says Tobacco Now Illegal for Anyone Under 21
[image: tobacco]Although it said it would take six months to roll out, the FDA updated its website stating tobacco use and sales is now illegal to anyone under 21.
"Insanity..."
"Insanity - a perfectly rational adjustment to an insane world." - R. D. Laing "In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule." - Friedrich Nietzsche
"Washington Post Denies Claim New Estrogen-Packed 'Impossible Whopper' Will Make Men Grow Breasts"
*"Washington Post Denies Claim New Estrogen-Packed * *'Impossible Whopper' Will Make Men Grow Breasts"* by Paul Joseph Watson "The Washington Post published an entire article denying a claim by a veterinarian that Burger King’s new estrogen-packed vegan ‘Impossible Whopper’ could make men grow breasts if they eat too many. According to James Stangle, a doctor of veterinary medicine in South Dakota, the soy-based Impossible Whopper contains 18 million times more estrogen than the original beef Whopper. That works out at 44 milligrams of estrogen in the vegan burger compared to just 2... more »
THE nwo GLOBALISTS now IN CHINA'S CROSSHAIRS MAY NOT SURVIVE 2020, TEIR EBOLA AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE THREAT HAS BACKFIRED
*A drone delivering small pox to Sandringham, to Superyachts, to the European Commission, to the officers of Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, George Soros?* *A bunch of flowers with anthrax at Princess Beatrice's wedding?* *Bribes paid to EU officials to obtain a license for a vaccine that spreads a disease which the EU also pays for while giving immunity?* *https://www.dw.com/en/german-defense-ministry-illegally-wiped-phone-data-of-ursula-von-der-leyen/a-51764162* *A biological attack on London or a city or region of Europe resulting in the deaths of tens of millions people carri... more »
Most read article, "Thank you water" companies
Since last Monday, my paper is #1 most read article in BusinessWorld, thank you, readers. I also received 3 hate mails for that paper and about 3 congrats mails. The haters and Duterte fanatics, many of them are very poor in grammar, they cannot write good English Many likes, shares and reshares in FB. A former friend in fb attacked me again because I reject the narratives of their idol President. Fanaticism breeds idiocy. This id___ can no longer attack me anytime in my fb wall. Cannot produce good numbers to counter my data and arguments, only ad homs.
Marijuana business threats
Business threats against legal cannabis stores California are so severe that it may be necessary for voters to address some of the issues at the ballot box, according to the annual draft report of the Cannabis Advisory Committee. Marijuana business threats is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Massive Redwood Tree Falls, Kills Hiker in California Park
A huge redwood tree fell and killed a man visiting Muir Woods National Monument in California on Christmas Eve.
China’s EU Ambassador Issues Warning To European Governments To Not Block Chinese Companies
*Politico*: *China’s EU ambassador: Don’t block Chinese companies* Zhang Ming warned it would be ‘disastrous’ for EU countries not to promote free markets and open international competition. The EU could face a backlash from "suspicious" Chinese entrepreneurs if it pursues its plans to limit foreign corporate ownership and China's involvement in 5G communications, the country's ambassador to the EU said. In an interview with the Financial Times Zhang Ming warned that if EU countries do not promote international cooperation and free markets, "it would be disastrous for them," as it ... more »
The Russian Enigma
On an ice-cold winter evening I arrived in Moscow to untangle the riddle that is Russia. After reading two op-eds by Anne Applebaum and Bill Browder I knew what this country was about but I just wanted to see it for myself. The eyes of the border control guards reflected the thousand years of Russia’s repressive […]
Eight sexual assault cases added to Weinstein investigation
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Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing eight cases accusing disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.
Tropical Cyclone Sarai lashes Fiji as authorities issue flash flood warning
People in Fiji are advised to 'seek higher ground' and review their emergency plans as the cyclone brings strong wind and rainfall.
"How It Really Should Be..."
If only, and all the rest of those clowns with her...
The US Navy’s Plans To Recapitalize Its Aging Sealift Ships Has Been Rejected By The White House
Fast sealift ship SS Algol, right, fast sealift ship SS Capella and the auxiliary crane ship SS Grand Canyon State at their homeport in Alameda, Calif. Part of the Ready Reserve Force, these ships are among those that need to be replaced in the coming years. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Billy Ho) *Defense News*:* White House poised to blow up US Navy’s plans to recapitalize its aging sealift ships* WASHINGTON – The White House wants the U.S. Navy to go back to the drawing board and find new ways to replace its aging sealift fleet, a move that could set back efforts that military officia... more »
Recognize the Turning Point Before Us
[image: President Donald J. Trump talks to visitors and White House staff members on the South Lawn of the White House Wed. Dec. 18, 2019, prior to boarding Marine One to begin his trip to Michigan. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20191227-turning-point.pdf The very impeachment process unleashed by the United States’ historic British enemy with the intent to destroy the U.S. Republic for all time, could well bring about instead the eradication of the British oligarchical system from the face of the Earth, and the rebirth of the United State... more »
CYNTOIA BROWN: The Rebranding Of A Teenage Murderess
In August 2004, Cyntoia Brown murdered an innocent man, shooting him through the back of his head as he lay sleeping. Released from prison this August after being granted clemency by the Governor of Tennessee, she has been transformed into an advocate for exploited women and girls, a passionate opponent of sex trafficking. Is this […] More The post CYNTOIA BROWN: The Rebranding Of A Teenage Murderess appeared first on The Duran.
De-Bunking the Myth of the Jewish Conspiracy
Recently, I’ve noticed a strong resurgence of a lazy tendency to blame all the world’s problems on “the Jews”. At least 20% of my published articles over the past year have resulted in readers condemning me for not saying that Jews are the causal hand running the world and here, I’d like very much to […] More The post De-Bunking the Myth of the Jewish Conspiracy appeared first on The Duran.
WATCH: Cop Murders Unarmed Mentally Ill Man with Hands Up—Gets 10 Years in Prison
[image: murder]Video of a police officer murdering an unarmed mentally ill man with his hands up was so disturbing, the officer will go to jail for 10 years.
Yes, Japan Could Have Won World War II
*James Holmes* *Security, * It could have happened. *Key point: *Japan could never have crushed U.S. maritime forces in the Pacific and imposed terms on Washington. That doesn't mean it couldn't have won World War II. Let's face it. Imperial Japan stood next to no chance of winning a fight to the finish against the United States. Resolve and resources explain why. So long as Americans kept their dander up, demanding that their leaders press on to complete victory, Washington had a mandate to convert the republic's immense industrial potential into a virtually unstoppable armada ... more »
Why Would You Want A Double-Barreled 5.56mm AR? This Israeli Company Has An Answer
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Military customers are highly unlikely to view this rifle as very practical. *Key point: *The result is twice the ammunition, and cost, for a similar *suppressive *effect. The Israeli company Silver Shadow recently attracted attention for its double-barreled AR-type rifle, the Gilboa DBR Snake. For the most part, it’s an AR, uses AR parts and fires the 5.56-millimeter AR round. Except that it has two separate barrels, two magazines and two ejection ports — with two triggers as if two AR rifles had smashed into each other. The two triggers are to m... more »
China Might Have Stolen The Secrets To Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense
*Michael Peck* *Security, * And that has implications for America. *Key point: *If China can break into top-secret Israeli computers, they can break into America’s—and everybody else’s, too. A cybersecurity firm reports that Chinese hackers have stolen technical data for the Iron Dome rocket-defense system from Israeli computers. Maryland-based Cyber Engineering Services detected the cyber burglary, according to cybersecurity writer Brian Krebs. “Between Oct. 10, 2011 and Aug. 13, 2012, attackers thought to be operating out of China hacked into the corporate networks of three to... more »
Russia's Alfa-Class Submarine Could Outrun It's Own Torpedoes
*Robert Farley* *Security, * What? *Key point: *In the past year, various reports have emerged that Russia may attempt to revive the Alfa template with a new class of submarines... The Soviet Union began the Cold War well behind the United States in submarine technology. Although the Soviets acquired several of the most advanced German submarine types towards the end of the war, the United States had amassed a wealth of experience in submarine and antisubmarine practice from the Pacific War and the Battle of the Atlantic. Combined with other technological advantages, the United ... more »
Russia Has Reclassified The Tu-22 As A Heavy Bomber (And They Are Heavily Armed)
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * What does this mean for the New START treaty? *Key point:* Obsolete bomber or reborn? The official reclassification of the Tu-22’s updated models from tactical bombers to heavy, nuclear-capable strategic bomber could lead to a new round of accusations concerning Russia’s potential non-compliance. In what is the latest sighting of Russia’s most prolific strategic bomber, the Russian Defense Ministry reported earlier this week that two Tu-22M3’s conducted a patrol mission over the Black Sea. According to their *press release*, "Two Tu-22M3 long-range... more »
‘Mame,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Composer Jerry Herman Dies at 88
Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, who wrote the cheerful, good-natured music and lyrics for such classic shows as "Mame," "Hello, Dolly!" and "La Cage aux Folles," has died.
GLOBALISTS PANIC AS PLANS OF MI6 HQ IN LONDON STOLEN, PREPARATIONS FOR HEROES OF TELEMARK STYLE RAID ON NWO INTELLIGENCE HQ?
*THE MI6 BUILDING IN LONDON, THE EQUIVALENT OF ADOLF HITLER'S WOLF'S LAIR IN WW2* *PLANS STOLEN ARE "GOLD DUST" TO TERRORISTS AND CHINA* *SPECIAL FORCES COULD STEAL CLASSIFIED INFORMATION, ALSO ON THE NAZI ROYALS (INCLUDING THEIR PLANS TO FLEE A NO DEAL BREXIT DISASTER), HACK COMPUTERS OR DESTROY KEY INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SO CRIPPLE KEY NWO COMMAND CENTRE* *COULD ALSO USE DRONES, BIOLOGICAL WARFARE TO SICKEN OR EVEN KILL NWO GLOBALIST FIXERS OPERATING AT THE TOP LEVELS OF MI6* *SURGICAL STRIKES AT NWO HQ BEST WAY OF STOPPING THE EBOLA DEPOPULATION AGENDA* *The interior plans of ... more »
The American Oligarchy
Let's open this posting with the definition of an oligarchy according to Mirriam-Webster: Definition of oligarchy: 1 : government by the few *The corporation is ruled by oligarchy.* 2 : a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes *a military oligarchy was established in the country* *also : a group exercising such control* *An oligarchy ruled the nation*. 3 : an organization under oligarchic control *That country is an oligarchy.* It is increasingly apparent that America is no longer a true democracy, rather, it is an oligarch... more »
It's Time to Rewild
We live in an age of demagogues. The political landscape looks pretty bleak. George Monbiot writes: People you wouldn’t trust to post a letter for you have been elected to the highest office. There, as widely predicted, they behave like a gang of vandals given the keys to an art gallery, “improving” the great works in their care with spray cans, box cutters and lump hammers. In the midst of global emergencies, they rip down environmental protections and climate agreements, and trash the regulations that constrain capital and defend the poor. They wage war on the institutions that ... more »
Political Double Speak | A-QUEENS-DECEPTION
Another great video from Justinian Deception Queens Speech: 1953 Anomaly: I want you to take a close look at the Queen’s speech 1953, at around the 2 minute mark, where she sets up a trusteeship and offers herself up as the first trustee and then admits that, as she said: “many of you have placed … The post Political Double Speak | A-QUEENS-DECEPTION appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Brazil Registers Five Guns per Hour for Individuals in 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Under Jair Bolsonaro's administration, Brazil broke a record for new firearms registered in a single year: 44,181 between January and November 2019, up 24 percent from all of last year. This is the highest number of permits for possession - that is, to have a gun at home - granted […] The post Brazil Registers Five Guns per Hour for Individuals in 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Creation of “Guarantees Judge” Position Upsets Sergio Moro, Bolsonaro Base
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro's decision on December 24th to sanction the Congressional version of the anti-crime package, authored by Minister S . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Creation of “Guarantees Judge” Position Upsets Sergio Moro, Bolsonaro Base appeared first on The Rio Times.
Scientists Study Brain Area That Can Influence How We Absorb Opposing Views
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The brain rejects information that contradicts what we already know, which, in most cases, means that it works well because this information is correct at the outset. However, when an argument is valid, does the brain take it into account? A team of scientists has studied an area of the […] The post Scientists Study Brain Area That Can Influence How We Absorb Opposing Views appeared first on The Rio Times.
GLOBALIST INSIDER HELEN BRANSWELL PREDICTS END OF EBOLA SCAM IN EARLY 2020, THREATENS CHINA TOO, MAY RESPOND WITH HYPRSONIC MISSILES
*In a sign that the eugenicist Globalists may have realized that their medical martial law plan using Ebola is going to backfire, an insider Helen Branswell writing for Statnews has made the surprise prediction that the Ebola outbreak will end sometime early on in 2020.* *The massive resistance coming from local people and militaries in the DR Congo as well as the risk of triggering a war with China, could have made the NWO private banksters reverse course.* *China has been subjected to what appears to be a NWO coordinated biological warfare attack using drones, social media, fake c... more »
The U.S. Navy Wants To Cut Destroyers, Cruisers, Subs, And More
The destroyer Thomas Hudner returns to Bath Iron Works after successfully completing acceptance trials. A new Navy proposal would cut destroyer construction by 40 percent over the next five years. (Bath Iron Works) *Warzone/The Drive: **Congress Pushes Back On Stunning Navy Plan To Cut Destroyers, Cruisers, Subs, And More* The service wants to scale back new production of ships and trim existing hulls as part of a new path to reaching a 355-ship fleet. The U.S. Navy could scale back purchases of new destroyers, attack submarines, frigates, cargo ships, as well as retire early a nu... more »
China's Naval Activities Are Spreading Throughout Asia
(*Click on Image to Enlarge*) *News.com.au:* *‘Right on our doorstep’: Secret sub reveals China’s chilling plan* After years of domination in the South China Sea, Chinese submarines have started popping up somewhere new – and it’s on our doorstep. The Andaman Sea is fast becoming the latest target of Chinese expansionism. India says it has seen a surge of Chinese submarine activity in the strategically critical waterway. And, last month, its navy booted a Chinese spy ship out of its waters. But Indian Navy sources say Chinese submarines have become a regular visitor to the region... more »
President Trolls Canada's Government-Owned Broadcaster The CBC For Deleting A Trump Scene In The Movie 'Home Alone 2'
The movie will never be the same! (just kidding) https://t.co/FogquK1ei7 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2019 I guess Justin T doesn’t much like my making him pay up on NATO or Trade! https://t.co/sndS7YvIGR — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2019 Watch how they cut Trump out of Home Alone. This is 1984 level pic.twitter.com/xkJaVfTWYg — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) December 26, 2019 *CBC*: *CBC edit of Trump scene from Home Alone 2 was done in 2014* Broadcaster responds Thursday to complaints that edit was politically motivated CBC confir... more »
Turkish-backed Syrian militants will be deployed to Libya: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed Syrian militants will be redeployed to Libya in order to assist the U.N.-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), Bloomberg reported on Friday. BREAKING — Turkish-backed Syrian rebels will be deployed to Libya, according to a senior official from UN-backed Libyan govt – Bloomberg — Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) December […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Ansarallah forces launch new missile attack on Saudi military camp
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The spokesperson for the Sana’a-based Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Sare’a, announced that the Ansarallah forces fired a ballistic missile towards the Saudi Border Guard’s encampment in the Najran region of southwestern Saudi Arabia. According to the spokesperson, the Ansarallah forces’ rocket team fired a Badr-1 ballistic missile at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New Russian missile system in action: video
Russia’s military has tested a new ultra-light anti-aircraft system, dubbed Gibka-S. The new vehicle passed the state trials with flying colors, knocking down mock targets with pinpoint accuracy. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army retakes town in southeastern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) confirmed to Al-Masdar News this morning that the town of Al-Barsah was retaken by the military on Wednesday. According to the source, the Syrian Army had never really held Al-Barsah, but briefly entered after the jihadist rebels withdrew during their heavy assault […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NWO MEDICAL MARTIAL LAW PLANS GRIND TO A HALT AS MSF KINGPIN ADMITS DR CONGO PEOPLE ARE RIGHT TO SEE EBOLA RESPONSE AS ONSLAUGHT, BIOLOGICAL WARFARE
*In an extraordinarily admission, a US nurse working as a field coordinator for MSF, Karin Huster, has said that people in the DR Congo are right to view the Ebola reponse there as an attack and threat to their lives. * *In response to a question tweeted out by Globalist insider Helen Branswell, asking why people so few people are willing to take the the **Johnson Johnson Ebola vaccine, Karin Huster tweeted.* H*uster concluded that peole are "not wrong" to view the Ebola response as yet another onslaught on their community, conjuring up the language of war, carnage and death.* ... more »
Religious Harmony Exists In Pakistan
Pakistan is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religion society. Diversification is the strength and beauty of democracy. Pakistan has emerged as a mature and responsible state. The leadership in Pakistan is visionary and capable. Pakistan has four provinces with their own identity, many ethnic groups with their own traditions and culture, […]
GLOBALIST NGO MSF TO CLOSE EBOLA CENTRE IN DR CONGO AFTER ARMY INTERVENTION
*GENEVA - Medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says it has stopped Ebola prevention operations and other services in a town in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The group said it took the action because of the presence of armed government forces inside several health facilities in Biakato, which is in Ituri province, just north of North Kivu. Both provinces are struggling to control the epidemic.* *MSF, known as Doctors Without Borders, says it had no choice. The group says it had to leave Biakato because the presence of military troops inside its health facilities goe... more »
CHINA, RUSSIA AND IRAN TO HOLD NAVAL EXERCISES IN GULF OF OMAN, ASSERT CONTROL OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ, KEY TO OIL SUPPLIES
*Hong Kong (CNN)China, Russia and Iran will hold four days of joint military drills in the Gulf of Oman beginning Friday amid ongoing friction in the economically important region between Tehran and Washington.* *The Gulf of Oman has been a focal point of geopolitical tensions in 2019, after two oil tankers were attacked in the narrow strait in June by an unidentified party. The US blamed Iran for the attack but Tehran denied the allegations. Then in July, Iran detained a British oil tanker, the Stena Impero, for two months.* *Beijing's defense spokesman Wu Qian said Thursday that t... more »
Pavel Seviarynets Sent to Prison for 15 Days for Calling on People to Participate in Rally Supporting Belarus Independence
From Charter’97 Press Center: “Pavel Seviarynets Arrested For 15 Days 27.12.2019, 14:25 PAVEL SEVIARYNETS The opposition politician has also been … Continue reading →
Pavel Seviarynets Detained By Riot Police
From Charter97.org: “Pavel Seviarynets Detained By Riot Police 26.12.2019, 11:53 The politician has been taken to the Tsentralny district police … Continue reading →
Pavel Seviarynets: The More Belarusians Take To The Streets, The More People Wake Up
From Charter97.org: “Pavel Seviarynets: The More Belarusians Take To The Streets, The More People Wake Up 26.12.2019, 10:46 On December … Continue reading →
Analyst Believes that Belarus President Lukashenka is Afraid of Russia
From Charter97.org “Gleb Pavlovsky Describes Lukashenka: Double Game, Double Money, Double Risk 26.12.2019, 13:32 The Russian political analyst believes the … Continue reading →
Russian Police Raid Navalny’s Office Over Critical Video
Link: https://youtu.be/tpmZJG6sF_w From RFERL: https://www.rferl.org/amp/russian-opposition-leader-navalny-detained-in-moscow/30345511.html “Russian Police Raid Navalny’s Office Over Critical Video Last updated (GMT/UTC): December 26, 2019 23:25 … Continue reading →
China's Hong Kong garrision conducts live fire sea drills, war preparations well underway
*From media* *China’s state broadcaster released a video on Christmas Eve of Hong Kong’s PLA garrison conducting live-fire sea drills in the South China Sea.* *While key details of the events were not included, the video released on the social media account of China’s Central Television military channel, said the drills were conducted “in recent days” without specifying an exact time, or location, or the craft involved.* *The PLA warship Qinzhou, a type 056 corvette, which has been used in previous Hong Kong garrison naval drills, featured in the video.* *https://sg.news.yahoo.com/... more »
China and India close ranks ahead of confrontation with NWO Globalists
*From media* *BEIJING: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) said on Thursday that its ties with the Indian military are "improving" with the strategic dialogue, practical cooperation and exchanges, "thanks" to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.* *Providing an upbeat picture of the relations between the two militaries, which shared arduous and at times testing ties guarding the 3,488-km long Line of Actual Control (LAC), Defence spokesman Col Wu Qian said the just co ..* *Read more at:* *//economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/72989575.cms?ut... more »
Commanders of combat divisions promoted in massive Chinese army shake up
*From media* *Antony Wong Dong, a military observer based in Macau said that Xi had been planning the streamlining of the ranking system for many years but had faced resistance from other senior officials.* *“That’s why Xi targeted senior officers with the circular,” he said, adding that the move, if implemented successfully, was likely to improve morale among middle-ranking officers.* *https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3042179/chinese-president-xi-jinping-promotes-170-pla-officers-move*
Test to see if electric field can stop deadly viruses in China, country seizes opportunity to use Ebola pig crisis to further biosecurity
*From Zerohedge* *China is the world's top producer and consumer of pork. So when 50% of its pig herd was wiped out in 2019 from African Swine Fever (ASF), it caused pork prices in the back half of the year to hyperinflate. The immediate response by the government was to consolidate pig farms and release pork from its strategic reserves. Other measures included sourcing pork from South American countries, like Brazil and Argentina, along with reestablishing trade with the US in the last several weeks.* *Now the Chinese government is working to limit the spread of ASF through a high... more »
China compels big pig farms to help small farms restore herds
*From media* *SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China’s large pig farms are lining up with small, family-based farms in a state-initiated investment of nearly 50 billion yuan ($7.14 billion)to boost hog productions hit hard by a deadly swine disease, the agriculture ministry said.* *Fifteen leading pig farms in Beijing on Thursday signed 19 agreements with local governments in 16 Chinese cities such as Liangzhou of western Sichuan province and Engshi in central Hubei, to raise pigs together, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.* *These projects are expected to produce more than... more »
Gun violence, race and culture
A fascinating article at Medium examines the map of suicides and homicides in America involving guns, and comes to some conclusions that are sure to be controversial - but the author seems to make a good case. Here's a very brief excerpt from a long and detailed article, that you really should read in full (the maps are essential to understanding the author's case). Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. We hear a lot of banter from the “anti-gun” media that these problems are gun problems, and they’ve concocted this “gun deaths” number in order to lump these into the same problem... more »
China sentences crooked bankster to death, sign of what NWO Globalists can expect in new era under dominance of China with its state central bank
*From Zerohedge* *Compare that to this: On Friday, the former chairman of struggling Chinese lender Hengfeng Bank was sentenced to death with a two-year delay by a Chinese court. His crime? He was convicted of illegally pocketing $100 million while his Shandong-based bank headed inexorably toward failure, eventually becoming the latest Chinese regional lender to require a rescue and full-on nationalization by Beijing.* *CEO Jiang Xiyun, meanwhile, was convicted of accepting bribes and illegal 'accounting irregular' tricks.* *Hengfeng Bank said earlier this month that it would iss... more »
Tensions with EU soar as China readies for war
*From Zerohedge* *The envoy's remarks highlight the growing tensions between China and Europe as the EU makes what critics see as "a belated effort to respond to Beijing’s strategic ambitions, nationalistic trade policies and behavior to western enterprises" according to the FT. EU companies and governments have long complained that China greatly restricts access to its own market and heavily favors domestic businesses, while demanding full access to foreign markets.* *EU countries are expected in January to publish final recommendations for tougher security checks on 5G equipment ... more »
Provisional US Tornado Stats–Another Year Without An EF-5
By Paul Homewood https://www.spc.noaa.gov/wcm/#data Climate scientists love to blame every bad weather event on global warming. Yet we never hear them cite climate change for the relative absence of bad weather! One such example are tornadoes in the US, where we now have several decades of carefully collated data. With the year […]
Do you really want to know how America operates?
This video gets most interesting at about the 2:00 minute mark. We learn how the US imposed sanctions on a Swiss company laying underwater pipes that will transit Russian natural gas to Germany. The US Congress wrote into the recently passed NDAA these sanctions which were put there by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. The 'deal' as they say in Washington is that the Congress does not want Russians having a natural gas market in Europe (particularly in Germany). Instead the US wants to ship Liquefied Natural Gas on big ships overseas to Europe at double the cost for European customers. The... more »
Is Change Likely in Iraq?
Iraqi Protests in Oct. 2019 in Liberation Square (Source: Wikimedia Commons/FPP) (CC BY-SA 4.0) *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* Iraq is facing serious unrest that is likely to force limited reforms in the political system but not wholesale change. The current Iraqi power structure, with Iranian support, will use a mix of repression, cooptation, and limited concessions to weaken the opposition. The opposition’s lack of clear leadership makes such tactics more likely to succeed. The U.S. position in Iraq is weak, and Washington — even if it ... more »
‘Disbelief’: Researchers, watch out for this new scam involving journal special issues
We’ve seen authors fake peer review by creating fake email addresses, and even companies that use photos of celebrities to lure unsuspecting authors. Now along comes a new scam, this one involving special issues of journals. In “Predatory publishing, hijacking of legitimate journals and impersonation of researchers via special issue announcements: a warning for editors … Continue reading ‘Disbelief’: Researchers, watch out for this new scam involving journal special issues
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