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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

11 February - Blogs I'm Following - pm - 1 of 2

11:31 pm MST

This Is Russian President Putin's Right- Hand Man (Video)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 minutes ago
From *Russian Insight*: A long, personal interview with Putin's press secretary. A favorite target of Russia's liberals, Peskov has been at the President's side since 2000, and is among his most trusted aides - a remarkable run. Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov. Some people call him "the Kremlin's mouthpiece," others "a public figure of Russian politics." He's a person who lives according to the President's schedule and who's entrusted to present his official position.

10 Warning Signs That Tell You Need A Spirit Detox

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://www.lifecoachcode.com/2018/02/09/signs-you-need-a-spirit-detox/ Advertisements

Once you learn Japanese Buddhist Master Miyamoto Mushashi’s 21 rules of life, you’ll be much stronger.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://ideapod.com/learn-japanese-buddhist-master-miyamoto-mushashis-21-rules-life-youll-much-wiser/?utm_content=buffer172c1&utm_medium=share&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=msa

A new cancer ‘vaccine’ wiped out tumours in mice, and human trials are next

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://www.sciencealert.com/cancer-vaccine-stanford-immunotherapy-t-cell-ox40-mouse-models-lymphoma?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Branded+Content&utm_campaign=ScienceNaturePage

Regional blocks under deep sedation: a review.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://www.medperts.com/region/international/anesthesiology-intensive-care-blog/-/blogs/regional-blocks-under-deep-sedation-a-review?&pk_campaign=facebook&pk_kwd=Beitrag_Regional+blocks+under+deep+sedation%3A+a+review

Dr. Sandrine Thuret Explains How We Can Grow New Brain Cells Video.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/videos/dr-sandrine-thuret-explains-how-we-can-grow-new-brain-cells-295204

Scientists create functioning kidney tissue

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-02-scientists-functioning-kidney-tissue.html

The Truth About Genetically Modified Organisms: Are GMO’s Good for You?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://thescrutinizer.org/truth-genetically-modified-organisms-gmos-good/

Effect of Sulindac and Erlotinib vs Placebo for Colorectal Neoplasia in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2671609?redirect=true

New-Onset Seizure in Adults and Adolescents.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2594724?utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social_jn&utm_term=1320352584&utm_content=content_engagement%7carticle_engagement&utm_campaign=article_alert&linkId=47751440&redirect=true

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 12 minutes ago
http://www.un.org/en/events/women-and-girls-in-science-day/

Video: Hollywood Brags About Launching a Civil War Against Christians And America

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Feb 11, 2018 Alex Jones breaks down the latest out of lib-crazed Hollywood and their plans for those who love america, support president Trump and are Christians. end

The Deep State: Use an Existing Crisis, or Create One

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
The Deep State: Use an Existing Crisis, or Create One by Jeremiah Johnson, February 8th, 2018, SHTFplan.com Rahm Emmanuel was/is (in)famous for his alleged attribution of the quote “Never allow a good crisis to go to waste.” Nevertheless, in the manner that Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” is an “English echo” of “The Decameron” by Giovanni Boccaccio, the quote assigned […]

The Deep State Pushes For A Major Conflict By Attacking

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
X22Report Published on Feb 11, 2018 Trump sends the memo back that Schiff and others created because they purposely placed confidential information in the memo. Russia moves ahead with the peace plan in Afghanistan which leaves the deep state in trouble in another country. North Korea leader invites South Korea leader to visit. Manpads were delivered […]

Israel Calls Its Strikes on Syria ‘Biggest’ in Over 30yrs

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
Israel Calls Its Strikes on Syria ‘Biggest’ in Over 30yrs by https://www.rt.com/ A top commander in the Israeli Air Force has called its recent airstrikes on Syria the biggest operation of its kind since the Lebanese Civil War. But some observers suggest Israel may be trying to avoid a wider confrontation. – Brigadier General Tomer Bar, […]

HOLLYWOOD: Systemic Pedophilia EXPOSED

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
SGTreport Published on Feb 10, 2018 Tarantino gave us the best view of how the Hollywood elite views sex with children, in 2003. Finally, people are listening. And thankfully, there’s a President in the White House who cares. – LUKE 8:17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will […]

‘Enough is Enough’: After 3 Years & 10,000 Killed, Saudis Still Can’t End War in Yemen — Journalist

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
RT Published on Feb 11, 2018 Surging violence across Yemen had displaced some 47,000 people in the past 2 months, with hundreds continuing to flee each day, the UN said. end

US Finally Admits “No Evidence” Assad Used Sarin Gas

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
US Finally Admits “No Evidence” Assad Used Sarin Gas by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated on or about February 2nd, 2018 that the United States has “no evidence” that the Syrian government used the banned nerve agent Sarin against its own people in attacks in 2013 and 2017. – The most recent accusation provoked […]

Charles Nenner: Buy Gold Market Crash Coming

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
The End of the Bull Stock Market – Buy Gold – Charles Nenner by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says forget what the mainstream media talking heads are telling you about this market. Nenner says, “When unemployment is low, it’s the end of the bull market. Last Sunday, I […]

Miracle Cancer Treatment Discovered at Stanford

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 28 minutes ago
RT America Published on Feb 8, 2018 Researchers at Stanford have developed a promising breakthrough process that may be able to treat and even cure cancer. It has already been tested on mice with enormous success and lacks the side-effects of current cancer treatments. RT America’s Ashlee Banks has the details. end

Israelis and Palestinians ‘not looking to make peace,’ says Donald Trump

Frank Sellers at The Duran - 32 minutes ago
The U.S. President's view of facilitating the peace process thus far has been to withhold humanitarian aid to the Palestinians until they strike an accord with the Israelis More The post Israelis and Palestinians ‘not looking to make peace,’ says Donald Trump appeared first on The Duran.

US supporting illegal Israeli offensive in Syria

Frank Sellers at The Duran - 32 minutes ago
Israel attacking Syrian government forces in Syria is its inherent right to defend its territory and people, says Washington More The post US supporting illegal Israeli offensive in Syria appeared first on The Duran.

Vladimir Putin warns Netanyahu over Syria

Alexander Mercouris at The Duran - 32 minutes ago
Russian President warns Israeli leader against 'steps that could lead to a new round of confrontation' More The post Vladimir Putin warns Netanyahu over Syria appeared first on The Duran.

Chinese Movies Now Reflect The Rise Of China As A Superpower

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Photo: Operation Red Sea is based on true events of the Chinese Navy rescuing hundreds of Chinese and foreign nationals from Yemen three years ago. (Supplied: IMDb) *ABC News Online:* *China's new breed of patriotic hero on the big screen reflects rise of a superpower* *Moviegoers in China, like the rest of the world, have long been accustomed to seeing jingoistic action stars fighting baddies on behalf of America.* But the heroes of the silver screen in the world's second-largest market are increasingly flying the Chinese flag, as the country's newly assertive foreign policy play... more »

For Republican Valentines Day: Need Some Candy, Little Girlie?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 hour ago
*-by Noah* Republicans have a big problem this Valentines Day. I'm talking about a pertinent detail of a potential 2018 blue wave (assuming the Dems don't screw it up, which I'm sure they will find a way to do). Elections that have been held so far this year show women are abandoning the Repug Party even after so many of them voted for their beloved racist, misogynist Trumpanzee. So, I've been hearing that Republican men are finding themselves putting down their clubs and asking eachother, "Me want woman. How me get one now?" It's a real quandary for Republican men. What to give ... more »

Breaking: Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces to liquidate ISIS pocket in east Homs, west Deir Ezzor desert – reports

Andrew Illingworth at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 2 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:08 A.M.) – The most elite and battle-proven formation of the Syrian Arab Army is to be deployed to the country’s east and tasked with the liquidation of a large section of desert countryside currently under the control of ISIS according to reports by various military-affiliated sources with are still yet to be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز

Russia Urges Restraint After This Weekends Israeli Air Strikes On Iranian Forces In Syria

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin (2nd R) and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (R) visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria December 11, 2017. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik via REUTERS *The Independent: **Russia urges restraint after Israeli air strikes target Iranian forces in Syria* 'We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint and to avoid any actions that could lead to an even greater complication of the situation' Russia has expressed concern and called for calm after Israeli missile strikes struck 12 Syrian and Iranian targets in Syria, including an ae... more »

German Military Ombudsman: 'No More Missions For German Navy'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
© BERND WUESTNECK / AFP *DW: **'No more missions for Germany's navy,' warns armed forces ombudsman* Germany's parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces has urged the navy to stop deploying frigates to NATO, EU and UN missions. Hans-Peter Bartels says the military simply doesn't have enough ships. Germany must think twice before agreeing to any new maritime missions with NATO, the European Union or the United Nations, according to the parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, Hans-Peter Bartels. In an interview published in the Sunday tabloid Bild am Sonntag, Bartels ... more »

OXFAM Reeling From Sex Abuse Allegations

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*The Guardian*: *Oxfam faces losing funding as crisis grows over abuse claims* Government threatens to end funding unless charity demonstrates ‘moral leadership’ over Haiti sex misconduct claims Oxfam was scrambling on Sunday night to contain a growing crisis over claims of sexual misconduct by aid workers before a crunch meeting on Monday that could see the charity stripped of its government funding. Amid anger from the government and the wider aid sector at revelations that Oxfam staff in Haiti paid prostitutes – possibly underage – for sex in 2011, the charity’s chair of trust... more »

This is America's Top-Secret Plan to Crush North Korea in a War

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Welcome to OPLAN 5015. *For years, the expectation had been that a second Korean War would resemble with the first, a big-unit conventional war with U.S. and South Korean forces first stopping the enemy and then counterattacking into North Korea. But OPLAN 5015 reportedly takes a more twenty-first century approach of limited war, special forces and precision weapons. Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported in 2015 that the plan resembled guerrilla warfare, with special forces assassinations and targeted attacks on key facilities. The goal was to cons... more »

The Navy's Next Super Weapon: 'Baby' Aircraft Carriers?

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Could it happen? *Opting for either of the large nuclear carriers described by RAND probably wouldn't result in too drastic a change for the Navy. Not so for the two smaller, conventionally-powered carriers. “The conventionally-powered alternatives we looked at—the two smallest variants—would, if selected as replacements for the Nimitz class as these ships reach service life, significantly impact Navy operational concepts,” Martin said. “This is primarily because they lack the ability to support an integrated air wing. They could generate some portio... more »

North Korea Is Building Its Own Lethal 'Swarms on the Water'

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* And South Korea has a plan to beat them. *Other navies are looking at other solutions. In particular, the U.S. Navy is worried about swarm attacks, given that Iran will also use flotillas of small, fast boats to take on American warships in the narrow waters of the Persian Gulf. The navy recently test-fired a modified U.S. Army Hellfire antitank missile, reconfigured as an antiship missile, from a Littoral Combat Ship. The navy has also tested 57mm shipboard cannon and even robotic swarm craft to intercept enemy fast attack craft.* If South Korea... more »

Don't Trust Government To Deliver Welfare Standards For Chickens

The Conversation at Science 2.0 blogs - 3 hours ago
Claims of secret meetings and manipulation of the policy agenda. A split in government ranks, and threats to withdraw from a national review. It’s all just part and parcel of the latest round in the development of Australian animal welfare standards and guidelines, in this case proposed new standards for the poultry and egg industries. read more

A Former CIA Officer Teaches You How to Spot a Lie

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - A person lies an average of 10 times a day. Are you being duped?

7 Amazing New Brain Hacks Backed by Science

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Brain hacks to get more from your mind.

Big Pharma is Developing Drugs in Edible, QR Code Form

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Markab Algedi* - The next generation of big brother pharmaceuticals is on its way.

Musical Interlude: Simon & Garfunkel, “The Boxer”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
Simon & Garfunkel, “The Boxer” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzUEL7vw60U

President Trump Questions Whether Israel And The Palestinians Are Ready To Make Peace

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaking to Israel Hayom Editor-in-Chief Boaz Bismuth at the White House. Photo: Official White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian *Israel Hayom*: *Trump to Israel Hayom: The Palestinians are not looking to make peace* *In interview with Israel Hayom Editor-in-Chief Boaz Bismuth, U.S. President Donald Trump says, "I have achieved more than I had promised" in first year of term • "Israel has to be careful with settlements," he says, adding that Israelis and Palestinians would be "foolish" not to make a peace deal.* "I expect to be here a long time," U.S... more »

Musical Interlude: Vangelis, “Continuum”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
Vangelis, “Continuum” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGHm7-uNOQU&html5=1

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
“Drifting through the one-horned constellation Monoceros, these dusty streamers and new born stars are part of the active Monoceros R2 star-forming region, embedded in a giant molecular cloud. The cosmic scene was recorded by the VISTA survey telescope in near-infrared light. Visible light images show dusty NGC 2170, seen here just right of center, as a complex of bluish reflection nebulae. *Click image for larger size.* But this penetrating near-infrared view reveals telltale signs of ongoing star formation and massive young stars otherwise hidden by the dust. Energetic winds and r... more »

The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "And Yet..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*"And Yet..."* "And yet, though we strain against the deadening grip of daily necessity, I sense there is this mystery: All life is being lived. Who is living it then? Is it the things themselves, or something waiting inside them, like an unplayed melody in a flute? Is it the winds blowing over the waters? Is it the branches that signal to each other? Is it flowers interweaving their fragrances or streets, as they wind through time?" ~ Rainer Maria Rilke

"Of Sound Mind..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
“A man who is "of sound mind" is one who keeps the inner madman under lock and key.” - Paul Valéry, “Mauvaises Pensées et Autres”, 1942

Gerald Celente, Feb. 8, 2018: “WW III To Prevent Worst World Market Crash in History?”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*Gerald Celente, Feb. 8, 2018: * *“WW III To Prevent Worst World Market Crash in History?”* *- *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZZa5aIuu8o

There are no “Safe Spaces” in Science, and the Truth Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 4 hours ago
Something Progressives don’t seem to understand or willing to accept is that science isn’t politically correct. In science there are no safe spaces, isn’t “fair,” doesn’t have feelings and certainly doesn’t give a damn about the feelings of snowflakes. Violating the scientific method and denying the facts and results of experiments won’t change the reality … Continue reading "There are no “Safe Spaces” in Science, and the Truth Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings"

X22 Report, “The Agenda, Transition The Economy Away From The Central Banks”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
X22 Report, “The Agenda, Transition The Economy Away From The Central Banks” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtg0zEimCnM *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The Deep State Pushes For A Major Conflict By Attacking” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRJ2mcg6Fbg ◆ *Related:* •Peter Schiff (Feb. 9,2018), “The Stock Market Crisis 2018: Prepare Yourself” •“Stock Market Sell-Off - Dominos Are Starting to Fall”

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russian Federation. Thanks for stopping by!

"Can You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago

"The (Mind) Games People Play"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"The (Mind) Games People Play"* By Cognitive Dissonance *"Fair warning! * *This is a long and dense read and not intended for the faint-hearted."* "While most of us would accept there are two states of mind when it comes to perceiving reality, belief and disbelief, I posit there are three. And this third state of mind, the suspension of disbelief, is employed by nearly all of us the majority of the time when interacting within our own perceived reality. If we are to recognize the prevailing global cultural insanity as a long duration event, meaning it started many centuries ago an... more »

The PhD She Never Knew

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
My first memories revolved around looking at my grandmother’s hands. They were calloused, wrinkled, arthritic. When she would cook, I’d ask, “Grandma, do your hands hurt?” She always would reply, “No, princess, they are fine.”

Why Is The Main Stream Media Fawning All Over North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un's Sister?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
Kim Jong Un's sister is stealing the show at the Winter Olympics https://t.co/ian9ZiurVm pic.twitter.com/fBXuFEyXAj — CNN International (@cnni) February 10, 2018 *Fox News:* *CNN slammed for glowing puff piece about Kim Jong Un's sister at Olympics* CNN is getting dragged online for writing a glowing puff piece about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister appearing at the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea — with a headline claiming she was “stealing the show.” The article, published Saturday afternoon, began with these cooing words about the woman who gave South Korean Pres... more »

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 41 – 2018

Hifast at Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

Renewables Rush Sends Germans Back to the Dark Ages: Blackouts Now Part of Daily Life

Hifast at Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on STOP THESE THINGS: Mutti Merkel’s suicidal obsession with sun & wind sends Germans to a New Dark Age. ? Renewable energy zealots keep ranting about the ‘inevitable transition’ to wind and solar power. The only thing inevitable about it, is rocketing power prices and routine blackouts. If you don’t believe us, ask…

A never before western published paleoclimate study from China suggests warmer temperatures in the past

Hifast at Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: People send me stuff. Today in my inbox, WUWT regular Michael Palmer sends this note: My wife Shenhui Lang found and translated an interesting article from 1973 that attempts the reconstruction of a climate record for China through several millennia (see attached). The author is long dead (he died in 1974), and…

"How to Recognize and Leave Behind Your Social Conditioning"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"How to Recognize and Leave Behind Your Social Conditioning"* by TDB "Every decision humans make is colored by their past. Despite vast progress, we are still prey to the oldest tool of learning: social conditioning and the pressure of the group. What was once a key to survival follows us into the modern age. It shapes our decisions, the careers we choose, and at times even forces us to act against our better judgment. But we can break free and shape our own decisions. That is the gift of self-awareness. It begins with recognizing something most of us would rather discount; the ef... more »

This is an actual official statement from the president of the United States.

Gryphen at The Immoral Minority - 5 hours ago
A statement by the President: pic.twitter.com/cvzeQIIQfP — Real Press Sec. (@RealPressSecBot) February 11, 2018 And remember kids "fake news" is any news that reports the truth about Donald Trump that he does not want you to hear. So that would essentially just be the news. Just unbelievable that this is actually a missive that comes directly from the guy living in the White House right now.

Yes, It Really IS Possible To Beat Devin Nunes-- Not Easy, Possible

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 5 hours ago
Blue America's letter today was written by Digby on behalf of Ricardo Franco, the progressive Democrat running for the Central Valley seat (FL-22) occupied by Devin Nunes. The district starts north of Clovis and includes the suburbs north and east of the Fresno airport and winds down through Dinuba, Visalia and Tulare, a very productive agricultural area with more Latinos and Asians than Anglos. Obama lost it twice with around 43% of the vote, about what Hillary won as well. The PVI is R+8, winnable for a good Democrat is a wave election cycle. The establishment is pushing a nonde... more »

Is There a Deep State?

Jacob Heilbrunn at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, North America* [image: People are silhouetted as they pose with laptops in front of a screen projected with binary code and a Central Inteligence Agency (CIA) emblem, in this picture illustration taken in Zenica] A symposium on the “deep state” in today’s Washington. IN ALFRED Hitchcock’s 1959 movie *North by Northwest*, the protagonist Roger Thornhill, a genial New York advertising man played by Cary Grant, is suddenly swept up into clandestine Cold War machinations. Only after he encounters an American spymaster named the Professor, who is based on ... more »

The Deep State Is a Distraction

John Deutch at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*John Deutch* *Politics, North America* [image: Secret Service agents protect U.S. President Barack Obama as he speaks about his vision to reduce carbon pollution while preparing the country for the impacts of climate change while at Georgetown University in Washington] When you hear the term “dark government,” change the channel or turn off the radio; if you see an article, turn the page. *Note: this article is part of a **symposium** included in the March/April 2018 issue of the *National Interest*.* THERE ARE many historical examples of groups operating within, beside or in o... more »

The Deep State Isn't What You Think

Emma M. Ashford at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Emma M. Ashford* *Politics, North America* [image: Security cameras are seen in front of a U.S. flag placed near the Forbidden City ahead of the visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, China] The problem is not that the “deep state” is thwarting Trump’s policy agenda. It is his reliance on advisers who agree with the post–Cold War foreign-policy consensus. *Note: this article is part of a **symposium** included in the March/April 2018 issue of the *National Interest*.* THE MIGRATION of the idea that a “deep state” controls the U.S. government from the realm of fringe c... more »

How Emmanuel Macron Will Conquer France

Milton Ezrati at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Milton Ezrati* *Politics, Europe* [image: French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his New Year's speech to civil servants and constitutional bodies at the Elysee Palace in Paris] Macron’s labor reforms have now become the rule in France. These pages have from time to time chronicled France’s severe economic problems, tracing them to the country’s dysfunctional regulatory and taxing policies. When Emmanuel Macron took office and announced his intention to change those policies and create in their stead laws that promoted economic flexibility, dynamism and growth, ample reason f... more »

Israel “Preparing For War In North”, Boosts Air Defenses; Warns Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
Israel “Preparing For War In North”, Boosts Air Defenses; Warns Iran by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ One day after the most “significant escalation” in tensions between Israel and Syria/Iran, when an Israeli F-16 was shot down over the Golan Heights after it attacked a Syrian base which allegedly launched a drone into Israeli airspace, Israel appears to […]

Introducing a country called China – and UnHerd’s Trump-free week

Tim Montgomerie at Blog Posts – Page Array – UnHerd - 5 hours ago
Our “China (not Trump)” series is under way with a taster from Michael Burleigh’s extended essay on the case for China holding the leading claim to be the longest-standing “high civilisation” of world history… …but before you travel with Michael to the past, please get into my time machine and I’ll take you to 2118… […] The post Introducing a country called China – and UnHerd’s Trump-free week appeared first on UnHerd.

"How It Really Is"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Privacy? (Falls on floor laughing hysterically...)

Convictions Thrown Out After Police Caught Paying Labs for Positive DUI Test Results

Activist Post at Activist Post - 6 hours ago
By Rachel Blevins Nashville – The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has ruled that individuals cannot be convicted of “Driving Under the Influence” if their... more »

Dr. Oz, “The Rise of 5G Cell Phone Towers” — Telecom Companies Installing Untested Tech So We Can Binge Watch Everywhere On Super-Fast Internet

Activist Post at Activist Post - 6 hours ago
By B.N. Frank Telecom Companies promise that 5G technology will allow us to “have our cake and eat it too.” They have convinced many of... more »

The Israeli Navy's Newest Warships Will Guard Its Gas Fields From Hezbollah And Hamas

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
Israel Navy missile ship patrols near Tamar gas field‏. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) *Times Of Israel:* *With high-tech warships, Navy readies to guard gas fields from Hezbollah, Hamas* *Four new German-built Sa'ar 6 corvettes due to arrive starting late 2019. Until then, IDF planning to protect strategic maritime assets with existing ships, specialized Iron Dome.* The Israeli Navy is charged with defending the country’s territorial waters, an area that is twice as large as the state itself and is becoming increasingly crowded with highly lucrative natura... more »

The world’s deadliest cat is the cutest little kitty we’ve ever seen

White Wolf at White Wolf - 7 hours ago
When you think of the world’s deadliest cast, you’d imagine something ferocious like a lion or a tiger. But the world’s deadliest cat is actually the black-footed cat – and it’s the cutest little kitty we’ve ever seen. In a first look clip from the documentary series Big Cats on BBC One, we meet mother cat Gyra as she attacks and kills her prey. But she weighs the same as a bag of sugar and looks like your average domestic tabby cat. Who knew something so cute could be so deadly? The black-footed cat is out hunting for prey every night, and 60% of her hunts are successful – the h... more »

Youth, migration indoctrination and control at UN World Urban Forum 9

CFACT Ed at CFACT - 7 hours ago
During a session entitled, “One Planet Cities” a speaker from Denmark proudly explained how important youth are to the NUA. He said, “we’ve been educating our children for the last 25 years on anthropogenic global warming” and since many are now adults “they are actively implementing policies to combat Climate Change.”

More Fake News From Jillian Ambrose

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 7 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Jillian Ambrose has written yet another biased and inaccurate piece in today’s Telegraph. As usual, it is behind a paywall, and I am banned from recopying it. For those who can see it, it is here. The basis of the story is actually relevant. Apparently Tory backbenchers are getting worked […]

Turkish Warships Block Rigs Searching For Natural Gas In Cyprus Waters

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
Map showing the areas of Cyprus' EEZ claimed by Turkey as part of its continental shelf *Cyprus Mail:** Turkish vessels harass drillship in EEZ* Turkish vessels are in the area surrounding Cyprus’ block 3 in the island’s EEZ (exclusive economic zone), it was reported on Friday. According to government sources quoted by the state broadcaster Cybc, Turkish vessels were harassing the Saipem 12000 drillship shortly before it entered the Cuttlefish plot in block 3. The area is an exploration target for Italian energy giant ENI. *Read more* .... *Update #1:* Turkey slams Cyprus for ga... more »

It does not appear that Rob Porter and White House chief of staff John Kelly have the same story about Porter's resignation.

Gryphen at The Immoral Minority - 7 hours ago
Courtesy of Axios: *White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter is telling associates that some senior White House officials strongly encouraged him to "stay and fight," and claims he "never misrepresented anything" to Chief of Staff John Kelly. * *Why it matters: This White House has a culture problem, starting at the top. The natural instinct is to defend/deny and show scant, if any, concern for the women alleging misconduct and harm. And when the going gets tough internally, the other natural instinct is to blame everyone but yourself. * It should be noted that Trump himself offer... more »

Texas School Scraps University-wide Commencement

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
HOUSTON, Tx. — The University of Houston’s May graduates won’t have a university-wide commencement ceremony at TDECU Stadium this spring, ending a tradition instated in 2015 that brought in speakers including actor Matthew McConaughey and former California Gov. Arnold. Schwarzenegger. Instead, each college will have individual commencement ceremonies. “While assembling in a single, large venue […]

Arizona’s James a Pioneer in Inclusion Initiatives

Joseph Hong at Diverse - 8 hours ago
Dr. Stanlie James began her career as an innovative scholar of Black feminism and international human rights.

College Cancels Creationist’s Speech

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma university cancelled a planned speech by the founder of a Kentucky museum dedicated to creationism after the student body president said he got pushback on the event. University of Central Oklahoma student body President Stockton Duvall said Thursday that he stopped contract negotiations with Creation Museum founder Ken Ham after […]

Several Arrests after Skirmishes at College Republican Event

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
SEATTLE – A handful of arrests were made after a college Republican rally at the University of Washington drew counter-protesters Saturday. College Republicans invited the Vancouver, Wa.-based right-wing group Patriot Prayer to speak in Red Square for a “freedom rally.” Seattle TV station KOMO-TV reports skirmishes broke out after a tense but peaceful protest. Police […]

Equity Gaining Emphasis in Assessing Student Outcomes

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
While compliance and improvement are the predominant driving factors for measuring student learning in higher education, a recent survey by the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) demonstrates greater emphasis on equity.

Study Mines Freshman Views on Religious Expression and Interfaith Engagement

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 8 hours ago
A study conducted by Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and research partners at North Carolina State University and The Ohio State University offers fresh insight into how first-year college students think about and experience religious diversity on campuses across the United States.

General Who Will Direct Future Air Operations In Afghanistan: 'The Gloves Are Off'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
Militants have reacted violently to the increased airstrikes, launching attacks across the war-torn country *AFP: **Afghan conflict to intensify in 2018 'game changer'* Fighting in Afghanistan has escalated with US and Afghan officials tipping 2018 to be a "game-changer" as relentless airstrikes pummel Islamist militant groups -- but others warn the 16-year war has simply become a more violent stalemate. A traditional easing in fighting during the freezing winter months has been absent this year as the Taliban and Islamic State group respond to intensifying US and Afghan air assau... more »

Meet the Lakota Designer Who Turned Vans Into Custom-Beaded Art

White Wolf at White Wolf - 8 hours ago
“I hadn’t had any time to prepare outfits for us but I wanted my 4-year-old son Justus to look really cool," she said "He had a new pair of slip-on Vans and I suddenly had an idea, looking at the checkerboard design.” After that, she started hand-beading the shoes to make them look like traditional moccasins. “Once they were beaded they had this sort of urban Indian vibe so I braided my son’s hair, put on those shoes and he was the coolest little guy at the pow wow.” she continued, “People were stopping us to take photos, he made such a splash.” And the shoes didn't just wow others ... more »

Thank you, Thomas Edison

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 8 hours ago
Adam Mossoff reminds us it's a good time to raise a glass to the great inventor whose new ideas changed lives: *Today is Thomas Edison's birthday! With his patented innovations, he contributed to massive transformation in human life. Celebrate by turning on a light, listen to recorded music, watch a movie, talk on telephone; just a few of the technologies he invented or perfected.* . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

Great Lakes Ice Coverage 64.3%

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 9 hours ago
*NOAA has recorded Great Lake Ice Coverage was measured at 64.3 % as of 2/10/2018* *Keep in mind the map below will update itself, but, this is the official measurement for 2/10/2018. * *Previously I'd mentioned: * *" NOAA had predicted that the Great Lakes Coverage would be “Below Normal” at only 26%"* *And of course they were wrong.* *Below normal is somewhat subjective, but the "average" is roughly 55 percent ice coverage. Our two very severe winters pulled the average up.* *Ice is affected by temperature and winds- so it can be very, very cold, but if a strong wind is blowin... more »

Militants Attack Indian Military Base In India-Administered Kashmir

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
*Al Jazeera*:* Kashmir gunfight enters second day, five soldiers dead* Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir - A fierce gun battle at an army base in Jammu city of Indian-administered Kashmir has entered the second day leaving at least six people, including five soldiers, dead, officials said. Official figures released on Sunday said that three attackers have been killed and 11 people have been wounded in the ongoing attack on Sunjuwan army camp. Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat has also rushed to Jammu to monitor the situation. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* These attacks are now ... more »

Google’s global warming search bias

CFACT Ed at CFACT - 9 hours ago
Deliberately discrediting people in order to protect or enhance your business interests sounds illegal to me.

Dems Are Winning State Legislative Seats Because Of Trump And GOP Over-Reach... But No One Tell The DLCC

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 9 hours ago
There are 5 special elections for state legislative seats before March-- 3 of them this week. Of the races this week, 2 are in Minnesota-- one in each house-- and one is in Florida. We looked at the Florida race a few weeks ago. It pits Margaret Good, a moderate Democrat, against Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan's son James HD-72 (Sarasota area, the heart of his daddy's district). Good supports Choice, LGBT equality, and says she will fight to expand Medicare and to protect the fragile Florida environment. The district is entirely within Sarasota County and entirely within Buc... more »

James Marusek’s Forecast For Solar Cycle 25

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 9 hours ago
By Paul Homewood James Marusek has sent me his latest forecast for Solar Cycle 25, which includes the forecast as well as some background explanation. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Forecast_for_Solar_Cycle_25.pdf I’ve highlighted some of the major points, but it is worth reading in full for those who are interested. I. Introduction The sun […]

'That is true freedom'....

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 9 hours ago

WATCH: Combat Vet Becomes Outlaw to Save Her Life With Cannabis—It WORKED

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 9 hours ago
[image: veteran] An Army veteran has been forced to become a criminal to save her life with the power of cannabis and as this video shows, it was worth it. The post WATCH: Combat Vet Becomes Outlaw to Save Her Life With Cannabis—It WORKED appeared first on The Free Thought Project.

We’re being sold a big fat lie about global poverty – because it’s the only thing we’ll buy

Katie Harrison at Blog Posts – Page Array – UnHerd - 10 hours ago
The reputation of Non-Governmental Organisations is pretty low this week, following devastating revelations by The Times of sexual exploitation of vulnerable children by Oxfam workers and others. Not for the first time… the sector has attracted scrutiny in the last five years for campaigning tactics and apparent political partisanship, as well as for the salaries […] The post We’re being sold a big fat lie about global poverty – because it’s the only thing we’ll buy appeared first on UnHerd.

Colombian Military Resumes Military Strikes Against The ELN After Recent Guerilla Attacks

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*DW:* *Colombian military strikes back after ELN guerrilla attack* The Colombian military has launched an attack on the National Liberation Army after the left-wing guerrilla group blew up a bridge in the country's north. The ELN has not followed the FARC in laying down its arms. On Saturday, Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas, said Colombia's army had launched a retaliatory attack on the National Liberation Army (ELN) after the left-wing guerrilla group blew up a bridge in Cesar Department in the north Colombia and attacked a truck using an explosive device, RCN Radio reported.... more »

Five foreign jihadists killed by roadside bomb in rural Idlib

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:55 P.M.) – Five foreign jihadists from the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) were killed on Sunday after their military vehicle struck a roadside bomb in rural Idlib. According to pro-opposition activists, the TIP fighters were traveling along the Idlib-Ariha Highway on Sunday, when a roadside was detonated in the eastern countryside of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز

Thousands in Yemen flood streets to celebrate sixth anniversary of uprising (video)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
Thousands of people flooded Taiz’s streets in southwestern Yemen on Sunday to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the revolution which ended over 30 years of President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s rule. The uprising initially started alongside the Arab Spring in early 2011 and by February 2012, Saleh had been removed from office. Many could be seen […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز

Rebels fire rockets at elementary school in Damascus, 2 children killed

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The rebel forces in the East Ghouta region of Damascus fired several mortar shells and rockets into the Syrian capital on Sunday, an Al-Masdar field correspondent reported this afternoon. According to Al-Masdar’s correspondent in Damascus, the rebel forces fired more than 40 rockets and mortar shells into the the Qassa, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز

Graphic video (R-rated): Slain ISIS militants left without brains and limbs after failed assault on key town in southeast Idlib

Andrew Illingworth at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The Islamic State terrorist group has suffered major losses among its ranks during recent clashes against the Syrian Arab Army in the southeastern countryside of Idlib province. On Saturday, a short but very bloody battle took place between between elite troops of the Syrian Army’s elite Tiger Forces Division and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز

Anti-LGBTQ preacher suggests that USA Gymnastics doctor's sexual abuse of his patients was due to the immodesty of the sport.

Gryphen at The Immoral Minority - 10 hours ago
Courtesy of Right Wing Watch: *On his radio program today, extremist anti-LGBTQ pastor Kevin Swanson attributed USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of more than 150 women and girls he treated, in part, to the fact that gymnastics encourages “a fair amount of immodesty.” * *Citing a variety of supposed dangers, such as the use of open showers, Swanson warned Christian parents against allowing their children to participate in sports because “sports tend to focus on the body.” * *“There is an infatuation with the body,” he said, “and, of course, the sexual aspects of t... more »

MESSAGES FROM THE DEAD

Anon at Aangirfan - 10 hours ago
*Jack Robinson (right) and his twin brother Liam.* In 2014, Jack Robinson, from Hampshire in the UK, died at the age of 4. His brain tumour had proved inoperable. Jack's parents Terence and Marie Robinson arranged a funeral involving a white horse-drawn carriage surrounded by Star Wars stormtroopers. *dailymail* Three years later, Marie Robinson asked for a 'sign'. *"Please show Mummy a sign"* . *Marie Robinson* Marie says: "Early Saturday morning I got in the car and said out loud, 'Jack, please show Mummy a sign' and thought I'll see him after I finished work. "At 1pm I le... more »

Valve Turners Brought to Justice

Hifast at Climate Collections - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: BISMARCK, N.D. — An environmental activist from Seattle has been sentenced to one year in prison for targeting an oil pipeline in North Dakota. From the Crime Archives, Bismark ND KVRR Local News Men Sentenced for Shutting Down Keystone Pipeline The objective facts are provided by Alison Voorhees February 6, 2018 Michael…

Booker & Polar Bears

Hifast at Climate Collections - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Booker follows up the latest polar bear scare story: ? The global warming-obsessed BBC has yet again been wonderfully caught out on one of its favourite memes: those supposedly vanishing polar bears due to that supposedly disappearing Arctic ice. They recently…

Sea level rise acceleration (or not): Part III – 19th & 20th century observations

Hifast at Climate Collections - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: By Judith Curry “We are in the uncomfortable position of extrapolating into the next century without understanding the last.” – Walter Munk Part II provided an overview of the relatively recent geological evidence for sea level variations. Part III considers the historical observations for sea level rise in the 19th…

Thick ice ‘catastrophic’ for Magdalen Islands grey seal hunters

Hifast at Climate Collections - 10 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? More from the “Arctic Ice Is All Melting Dept”: ? Sealers on the Magdalen Islands usually haul in 2,000 grey seals in the short winter hunting season. This year, they did not bring back a single seal, after two failed…

Malta Identity

cefrith@hotmail.com at Charles Frith - 10 hours ago
Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced

Mohawk Nation News 'Canada's Kangaroo Justice System'

brendanorrell@gmail.com at CENSORED NEWS - 10 hours ago
Read article at Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2018/02/11/canadas-kangaroo-justice-system/

Reflections on my 1000th Post

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 10 hours ago
*Crowpie* This coming July, 2018 it will be five years since my retirement and commencement of blogging full time. This is my 1000th post. Time for a brief reflection on what has happened in blogging since I started and how blogging has/has not changed my viewpoint. If anything, the world relies more on alternative writers and journalists than ever. The Main$tream Media has been totally gutted of "journalists". There are no Gary Webbs anymore. TV newz is a running Jerry Springer-style circus. In the last five years we've lost a lot of great bloggers too. I will mention the ones I ... more »

Paradigm Shift: City Now Forcing Bad Cops to Pay Victims Out of Their OWN POCKETS—Not Taxpayers

Activist Post at Activist Post - 10 hours ago
By John Vibes One of the most corrupt policies in place to protect police officers who commit violence in the line of duty is the... more »

What’s Next Now That The FISC 99-Page Document Is Getting More Attention?

Activist Post at Activist Post - 10 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich In my last two reports: Former Federal Prosecutor Joseph diGenova Reveals Unknown Events And Facts Regarding The FISA-Russian-Clinton-FBI-Trump Mess and Two... more »

Mexico: The 1973 UFO Wave

Inexplicata (IHU) at Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology - 10 hours ago
*Mexico: The 1973 UFO Wave* *By Alfonso Salazar (Aviation Technician)Reporte OVNI No. 58, Year 3, October 1995* The year 1973 was a generous one when it came to major cases and UFO landings in different parts of the world, but Mexico in particular, where even the city’s airport managed to pick up these unidentified flying objects. One of the first sightings of this year became known in the *El Siglo de Torreón* newspaper, which reported the following in its 25 March 1973 edition: “Strange Object Seen Over San Pedro – A countless number of people contacted this newsroom to confi... more »

Snow Tires

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 11 hours ago
So I've got a 4 x 4. Now what kind of snow tires are needed to actually drive on snow? Continue reading →

Egypt Claims That 16 Militants Have Been Killed In Major Sinai Military Operation

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*Egypt Independent:* *16 militants killed, 66 hideouts destroyed on 3rd day of ‘Sinai 2018’ operation* Egypt’s Armed Forces killed 16 militants and destroyed 66 militant hideouts on Sunday morning as part of a large-scale operation dubbed “Comprehensive Operation Sinai 2018” that began on Friday, an official statement by the army’s official spokesperson read. Sunday’s statement said that forces of the Third and Second Field armies with the support of special forces and the Thunderbolt commando force swept North and Central Sinai and killed the militants there. The destruction of ... more »

A Look At How Russia Flexes Its Military Might In Syria (Video)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*WNU Editor:* It is a video from last year, but it still applies to what is happening today.

What Is MS-13?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The street gang called out by name by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address actually has its roots in Los Angeles.

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