Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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After One Year MSNBC Covered 'Stormy Daniels' 455 Times, 'War In Yemen' 0

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 minutes ago
Saudi Arabia has been leading a series of airstrikes against the Iran-backed Shiite Houthi militants since March 26. Above, a Saudi soldier fired a mortar at the Saudi border with Yemen on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters *FAIR:* *ACTION ALERT: It’s Been Over a Year Since MSNBC Has Mentioned US War in Yemen* *Why is the No. 1 outlet of alleged anti-Trump #resistance completely ignoring his most devastating war? * As FAIR has noted before (1/8/18, 3/20/18), to MSNBC, the carnage and destruction the US and its Gulf Monarchy allies are leveling against the poorest country in the Arab world i... more »

Well, I’ll be a flying monkey’s uncle!

From NBC News: President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, said Wednesday that any meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be put off until 2019 because of special counsel Robert Mueller’s “witch hunt.” Witch hunt? Why, that can only mean one thing! Original image His use of the phrase also mirrors language frequently … Continue reading "Well, I’ll be a flying monkey’s uncle!"

U.S. House Republicans Move To Impeach Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 38 minutes ago
*Business Insider:** Republican lawmakers introduce articles of impeachment against Rod Rosenstein* * Republican lawmakers say they have introduced articles of impeachment targeting the deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein. * Conservative members of the House Oversight Committee have been critical of the Justice Department's ongoing Russia investigation into possible collusion between the Kremlin and members of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. * They allege Rosenstein failed to produce documents related to the DOJ's probe, and that those that were released were overly r... more »

Iran's Government Fires Its Central Banker For Not Stopping The Collapse Of It's Currency

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 50 minutes ago
Valiollah Seif, governor of the Central Bank of Iran *New York Times:* *Iran’s Top Banker Is Dismissed in Shake-Up as U.S. Sanctions Take a Toll* Iran’s central banker was fired on Wednesday in the first senior shake-up since the United States abandoned the nuclear agreement nearly three months ago and restored sanctions, moves that worsened an already weak Iranian economy. The dismissed official, Valiollah Seif, governor of the central bank for five years, had been widely assailed for what critics called his mismanagement of Iran’s monetary policy, which contributed to a steep dr... more »

Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "Continuity" (Pt. 1)

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 55 minutes ago
Liquid Mind, "Continuity" (Pt. 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFn0Y25Q7hc Auto-continues to Part 2

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 59 minutes ago
"A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky, Messier 63 is about 25 million light-years distant in the loyal constellation Canes Venatici. Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majestic island universe is nearly 100,000 light-years across, about the size of our own Milky Way. Known by the popular moniker, The Sunflower Galaxy, M63 sports a bright yellowish core and sweeping blue spiral arms, streaked with cosmic dust lanes and dotted with pink star forming regions. *Click image for larger size.* This deep exposure also reveals an enormous but dim arc extending far into the halo above the ... more »

"Any Idiot..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago

FREE Download: Charles Dickens, "A Tale of Two Cities"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative ... more »

"Somewhere..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Blaise Pascal

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Is Grilled By The U.S. Senate On U.S. Foreign Policy And President Trump's Private Meeting With Russian President Putin

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*The Hill:* *Pompeo spars with senators at testy hearing* Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to tell lawmakers Wednesday what exactly President Trump discussed in private with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in Helsinki, adding to tension and uncertainty on Capitol Hill over the administration’s Russia policy. Pompeo’s testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee grew heated at times as he tangled with lawmakers over what the two leaders talked about during a one-on-one meeting that lasted about two hours with only translators present. *Read more* .... ... more »

Will Trump's Border Policies Hurt GOP Chances In November?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 hour ago
Latino Decisions released new polling about immigration attitudes in 61 of the most competitive districts in the country. So what's *not* included in the polling at very progressive districts or very backward districts that are not battlegrounds. Their results show that likely voters of every race-- Latino, Asian American, African American, Native American and White-- are upset and angry over the child separation and detention policy, by large margins. Even conservatives are opposed to the child detention policies and it makes them angry. Overall 73% of voters in battleground Hous... more »

President Trump Delays Proposed Summit With Russian President Putin Until 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*Politico:* *White House delays Trump-Putin meeting, blames Mueller probe* The announcement appears to be part of an optics push that Trump is getting tough on Russia. President Donald Trump will not host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington until 2019, White House national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday, because it is Trump’s preference not to do so until “the Russia witch hunt is over.” “The President believes that the next bilateral meeting with President Putin should take place after the Russia witch hunt is over, so we've agreed that it will be after t... more »

BWorld 234, SONA 2018: Dutertenomics performance is fair to poor

Nonoy Oplas at Government and Taxes - 1 hour ago
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last Monday, July 23. After two years in power, the Duterte administration, its economic team, and its policies can be considered as fair to poor. Here are five reasons why I say this. Inflation. The Philippines’ inflation rate for the first half of 2018, has surged to its highest in recent years, compared to the previous year. The administration and its supporters point to high world oil prices as main reason for inflation. But that is not valid. Several countries have reported a decline in their domestic inflation rates despite high global o... more »

"Thoughts On The Current Crisis"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*"Thoughts On The Current Crisis"* by The Zman "Imagine you and a group of your friends come up with what you think is a revolutionary way to improve the world. You’re so sure it is great idea, you and your buddies decide to overthrow the government so you can implement your idea. Now, even assuming your revolutionary idea is legitimate, that is a terrible way to go about changing the world. You and your band of nobodies lack the numbers and the moral authority to take over the government. The most likely result is you get arrested and locked away in a padded cell. Now, a more rat... more »

Danish Imam Who Threatened Jews to be Tried

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 1 hour ago
[image: danish-imam-who-threatened-jews-to-be-tried] European Jews are facing a new tide of anti-Semitism.

Facts On How Holtec Spent Nuclear Fuel Canisters Are Substandard And Should Not Be Used, Parked, Or Buried Anywhere – Comment By July 30th, 11:59 PM ET

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
Comment By Jul 30 2018, at 11:59 PM ET, ID: NRC-2018-0052-0058 on Holtec’s spent nuclear fuel facility in New Mexico: … Continue reading →

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Thanks for stopping by!

The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Can You Imagine?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
*"Can You Imagine?" * "For example, what the trees do not only in lightning storms or the watery dark of a summer's night or under the white nets of winter but now, and now, and now - whenever we're not looking. Surely you can't imagine they don't dance, from the root up, wishing to travel a little, not cramped so much as wanting a better view, or more sun, or just as avidly more shade - surely you can't imagine they just stand there loving every minute of it, the birds or the emptiness, the dark rings of the years slowly and without a sound thickening, and nothing different unless the w... more »

Hard Crash, Counterfeits, SHTF. Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin

ITM Trading Streamed live 6 hours ago Links and Slides: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/qa-ly… Question 1. Daniel S: what becomes the value of your holdings in precious metals if currency becomes entirely digital, no more banknotes – and therefore totally out of one’s control? Question 2. Matthew B: In a SHTF scenario or in a Reset of the financial … Continue reading "Hard Crash, Counterfeits, SHTF. Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin"

Climatist Suicidal Obession

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 1 hour ago
Fresh evidence this week linking climate alarm and suicidal fascination. I am referring to all the mass media reports right now that climate change will cause large numbers of suicides. The claim (yet again from my alma mater Stanford) is ludicrous for many reasons: 1. A suicide is a personal event with many contributing factors, […]

Free Trade 67, US-EU zero tariff, zero subsidies plan and agreement

Nonoy Oplas at Government and Taxes - 1 hour ago
Yesterday morning (Manila time), President Trump tweeted this and more than a hundred thousand people have liked it, with 46k retweets and replies. Yes, free trade, zero tariff, zero subsidies. No more excuses and "provided that..." please. Many EU companies actually are ready for a zero tariff deal with the US, it is only the EU bureaucracy that seems averse to real free trade. Below, first 2 news reports last July 4, next 2 news reports last July 5, the last report dated July 24. And today, good news. Zero Hedge reported, *We Have A Deal: Trump And Juncker Agree To Avert A Tr... more »

"The Trick..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.” - Carlos Castaneda

Tom Steyer’s plan to force renewable energy on Arizona ratepayers is falling apart

CFACT Ed at CFACT - 1 hour ago
Despite enjoying millions of dollars from a Tom Steyer front group, a campaign aiming to increase Arizona’s renewable energy mandate is fumbling.

NASA Knew About Underground Lake On Moon And Mars 25 Years Ago

The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jul 25, 2018 New reports indicate that there is actually underground water on the moon and mars. The elites have kept this information to themselves for the past 25 years, but now the people are demanding the truth. end

Tucker Carlson Warns: ‘Gulf Of Tonkin Incident’ Could Be Staged To Get U.S. Into War With Iran

The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jul 25, 2018 President Trump stands up for America and delivers a strong warning to Iran, but the deep states’s agenda is war. Tucker Carlson warns president Trump about a possible false flag. end

We Have A Deal: Trump And Juncker Agree To Avert A Trade War

We Have A Deal: Trump And Juncker Agree To Avert A Trade War by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary: so we have a deal, maybe. Trump and Juncker reached a deal to avert a transatlantic trade war, ease tensions stoked by Trump’s threat and impose tariffs on car imports. – The two leaders agreed to expand European imports […]

Russia Warns of Countermeasures If Sweden & Finland Join NATO

PressTV Published on Jul 24, 2018 Russia has warned of countermeasures if Sweden and Finland join NATO. Shoygu also said the NATO contingent in Eastern Europe has increased from two-thousand to 15-thousand servicemen since 20-14. So far this year, NATO has conducted more than 100 exercises, which involved up to 80-thousand troops. Moscow has repeatedly denounced […]

Ex-UK Diplomat: Israel Has Record of ‘Lying’ About Combat Engagements

Audio interview here. Ex-UK Diplomat: Israel Has Record of ‘Lying’ About Combat Engagements by https://sputniknews.com/ The IDF claims it shot down a Syrian Sukhoi warplane that violated its airspace on Tuesday, a charge Damascus denies. Former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford joined Loud & Clear to discuss. – “It was shot down, and it crashed. […]

In One Year, MSNBC Covered ‘Stormy Daniels’ 455 Times, ‘War In Yemen’ 0

In One Year, MSNBC Covered ‘Stormy Daniels’ 455 Times, ‘War In Yemen’ 0 by Adam Johnson via FAIR.org , via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Why is the No. 1 outlet of alleged anti-Trump #resistance completely ignoring his most devastating war? – As FAIR has noted before (1/8/18, 3/20/18), to MSNBC, the carnage and destruction the US and its Gulf Monarchy allies are […]

If U.S. Television Showed ‘Killing Gaza,’ Support for Israel Would Start to Shrink

If U.S. Television Showed ‘Killing Gaza,’ Support for Israel Would Start to Shrink by James North, https://mondoweiss.net/ If documentary films like “Killing Gaza” appeared regularly on American television, public opinion would start turning against Israel overnight. The film, just released by Dan Cohen and Max Blumenthal, is inspiring and sickening. It is being screened at special […]

Trump Tweets War Warning, Pompeo Wants Regime Change: US Iran Attack Coming Soon?

RonPaulLibertyReport Published on Jul 23, 2018 President Trump sent out an angry, all-caps, Tweet last night, warning Iran that it would suffer “consequences the likes of which few throughout history have ever suffered before” if it threatens the United States. This came after Iranian president Rouhani said that peace with Iran would be the “mother of […]

Ted Butler: New Hope For Higher Silver Prices

ChrisMartensondotcom Published on Jul 23, 2018 Full description and comments at: https://www.peakprosperity.com/podcas… Precious metals analyst Ted Butler returns to the podcast this week to discuss the long-suffering silver price. Will the beatings continue? Or is there finally reason to believe that, after seven painful years of languishing, silver may finally see a brighter future? Butler predicts […]

The Central Banks Globalization Plan Is In Jeopardy & The Elite Are Angry

X22Report Published on Jul 24, 2018 IMF reports that Venezuela inflation will hit 1 million percent. Venezuela is following in the footsteps of Germany in the 20’s, Zimbabwe in 2000s. The US Government is spending $52,000 per second and his having problems paying its bills, which means the government needs to borrow more from the Fed. […]

Huge Underground Lake Found On Mars, Raising The Possibility Of Life

DAHBOO777 Published on Jul 25, 2018 Using a radar instrument on an orbiting spacecraft, scientists have spotted what they said on Wednesday appears to be a sizable salt-laden lake under ice on the southern polar plain of Mars, a body of water they called a possible habitat for microbial life. – Underground lake found on Mars, […]

Chris Martenson: Wealth Transfer Coming Real Assets Needed

When Credit Cycles Blow Up, They’re Really Destructive – Chris Martenson by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Futurist and economic researcher Chris Martenson says we are not at the end of a business cycle but “. . . at the end of a credit cycle.” Martenson warns, “Here’s why people need to be concerned. Credit cycles, when they blow […]

Trump Lashes Out; Spews Fury at Iran, Russia Probe and Helsinki Fallout

RT America Published on Jul 24, 2018 CNN’s Jake Tapper joins Larry to examine Donald Trump’s latest threats to Iran and his Twitter fury over the Russia probe and critics of the Helsinki summit. Plus, a look into Tapper’s newest political novel, “The Hellfire Club.” end

How Consumer Rights Are Denied While Oppressive Vested Interests Legislation Gets Passed

Activist Post at Activist Post - 2 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich Currently, we live in a “time capsule” of corporate vested interests that will do everything, and just about anything, to get... more »

More Foreign Vaccine Scandals

Activist Post at Activist Post - 2 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich Other foreign vaccine makers seem to have been caught in vaccine scandals. According to the Bangkok Post back in March of... more »

The Telecom Industry Has Never Said That Cell Phones are Safe. Will U.S. Gov’t Agencies and Elected Officials Ever Start Protecting the Public From “Big Wireless”?

Activist Post at Activist Post - 2 hours ago
By B.N. Frank It’s true. They’ve never said they are safe. There are federal safety guidelines: When these guidelines were developed, a cell phone was... more »

Roy Casagranda : The U.S. is in trouble

Thorne Dreyer at The Rag Blog - 2 hours ago
We cannot even stand to live next to each other. By Roy Casagranda | The Rag Blog | July 26, 2015 I think the U.S. is in trouble. That is not necessarily a bad thing. It might give us an … finish reading Roy Casagranda : The U.S. is in trouble

NOAA US Data Tampering Update

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 3 hours ago
According to NOAA, the US is burning up. Climate at a Glance | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) But before data tampering, the US has been cooling for the past 90 years. The claimed warming trend is entirely due … Continue reading →

Discrimination, Invasion of Privacy and Censorship Doesn’t Pay; Facebook down 24%

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 3 hours ago
Facebook plunges more than 24 percent on revenue miss and projected slowdown (Source) President Trump should “Tweet” that conservatives should abstain from using Facebook for a week to send a clear message that Conservatives will not be discriminated against. He should encourage Conservatives to abstain from using Twitter except to check his account. A 24% … Continue reading "Discrimination, Invasion of Privacy and Censorship Doesn’t Pay; Facebook down 24%"

A new phone scam

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 3 hours ago
One of the downsides about having a phone is getting phone scam calls. The latest scam is for the caller to leave a recorded message that does not include your name but says “You are a person of interest in … Continue reading →

New Jersey’s Eye-opening Autism Facts Everyone Really Must Know

Activist Post at Activist Post - 3 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich There are facts and, then, there are factoids, which are a brief or trivial item of news or information; an assumption... more »

Making Grand Strategy Grand Again

John Schuessler, Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*John Schuessler, Joshua R. Itzkowitz Shifrinson* *Security, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: U.S. servicemen attend an opening ceremony of U.S. led joint military exercise] Waiting for a grand strategy to emerge is not a solution: Trump needs one as soon as possible. Does it matter if the Donald J. Trump administration—or any administration, for that matter—lacks a coherent vision for how the United States engages in the world? In a recent Snapshot for the Foreign Affairs website, Ionut Popescu makes the case that it doesn’t, arguing “Trump Doesn’t Need a Grand Strategy.” In his vi... more »

Yemen Is Bad but It Would Be Worse Without U.S. Involvement

Fatima Alasrar at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*Fatima Alasrar* *Security, Middle East* [image: A Southern Popular Resistance fighter fires a weapon mounted on a truck during clashes with Houthi fighters in Yemen's southern city of Aden May 3, 2015. Between 40-50 Arab special forces soldiers arrived in Aden on Sunday and deployed alongside local fig] Washington should stay the course. Here's Why. During this week’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told his hosts than a new nuclear deal with Iran ought to be of “permanent” duration and address the Islamic Republic’s “malign activity” in n... more »

Would Trump Use the Bomb?

Louis René Beres at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*Louis René Beres* *Security, Asia* [image: 1952 FILE PHOTO - The mushroom cloud of the first test of a hydrogen bomb,] The danger of deliberately acting irrationally should not be underestimated. After the Helsinki Summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, certain fearful matters of “high politics” in American diplomacy are discussed only in whispers, so as to seemingly reduce the likelihood of any actual catastrophe. An evident example of this is the public’s persisting unwillingness to speak with one voice on what should by now be entirely obvious. U... more »

Another nail in the coffin of politically correct comics

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 4 hours ago
We've discussed the plague of political correctness in the comic industry in these pages before. Fortunately, enraged fans are voting with their pocketbooks and wallets in unprecedented numbers, bankrolling independent comics that are emerging as a real force in the market, and strong challengers to the established publishers. Jon del Arroz, a fellow author and friend whom we've met in these pages before, is trying to join their number. He's launched a fundraiser to publish his first independent comic - and he's looking for a lot less money than some of his competitors, which I t... more »

OUR NARRATIVE! OUR PRECIOUS NARRATIVE!

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 4 hours ago
Democrats apparently aren't in disarray in the heartland: In three politically important Midwest states — including two that were key in deciding the 2016 election — President Donald Trump’s job approval rating is below 40 percent, and Democrats hold a sizable lead for the upcoming congressional midterms, according to a trio of new NBC News/Marist polls.... In Michigan, 45 percent of voters prefer a Democratic-controlled Congress, while 36 percent want a GOP-controlled Congress (D+9). In Minnesota, it’s 48 percent preferring the Democrats, to 36 percent backing the Republicans (D+1... more »

Amid Racist Land Grabs, Obama Praises South African Strongman

Alex Newman at rss - 4 hours ago
[image: amid-racist-land-grabs-obama-praises-south-african-strongman] In a highly controversial speech in South Africa, a nation on the brink of catastrophe amid racist land grabs and brutal massacres that experts have linked to the ruling regime, former U.S. President Barack Obama showered praises on President Cyril Ramaphosa and other highly controversial figures. The adulation poured out on Ramaphosa went far beyond normal diplomatic courtesy. In fact, Obama claimed the radical left-wing ruler, who is right now leading the charge to steal land from minority farmers without compen... more »

"How It Really Is, Too"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago

X22 Report, “Something Big Just Happened & It's Going To Change Everything”; Gregory Mannarino

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
X22 Report, “Something Big Just Happened & It's Going To Change Everything” "Judicial Watch wants the FISA transcript of Carter Page. Obama admin shutdown the investigation into selling weapon technology to foreign powers. EU will now pay countries to take refugees even though the flow of refugees is way down. South Korea will remove troops from the DMZ. Trump ready to make a deal with Iran. Q drops more breadcrumbs and the biggest bombshell ever. It seems there is now a push to take control of the Fed, if what Q is saying is true this will go to the heart of the deep state, it is t... more »

Partnership Creates Transfer Pathways for California’s Community College Students

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 4 hours ago
California’s community college transfer students will now have access to a wider range of higher education opportunities through a first-ever partnership between the state’s community college system and private, independent institutions.

Larry Piltz : STORY | Following the creek

Thorne Dreyer at The Rag Blog - 5 hours ago
By Larry Piltz | The Rag Blog | July 25, 2018 When I was in Taylor early afternoon a few weeks ago, and turning south on 79 heading back toward Manor, a gorgeous adult bobcat, appearing especially dear and vulnerable … finish reading Larry Piltz : *STORY* | Following the creek

Ann Kirkpatrick Sucks-- And She Has Always Sucked... Which Is Why Fox News Loves Her

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 5 hours ago
We've been writing about Arizona New Dem Ann Kirkpatrick for years-- here are some of the most recent. She's awful and always has been. So while everyone has been talking about how *Fox and Friends* accidentally put a real Democrat on the air, Barbara L'Italien by accident, I want to make sure people know why *Fox and Friends* recognized Kirkpatrick as a friend and how eager they were to get her on the air to bash Democratic values. First as couple off words about Massachusetts state Senator Barbara L'Italien, a candidate for Congress in the open-- and very crowded-- Niki Tsongas... more »

Proof That Montreal Is Hotter Than Death Valley

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 5 hours ago
The dew point in Montreal is 74 degrees right now (~30,000 PPM H2O), compared with 20 degrees in Death Valley (~3,000 PPM H2O.) With greenhouse gas levels 10X higher in Montreal than Death Valley, there can be little doubt that … Continue reading →

What Really Triggered Whoopie?; The Painful Truth of America Winning

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 5 hours ago
Simply put, Whoopie just can’t stand President Trump and American winning. Watch the video and pay special attention to what Whoopie says in response to Judge Jenine. Whoopie feigns outrage and kicks Judge Jenine off the show. But why? Under President Trump American’s are getting sick of winning. Tomorrow’s GDP Number is expected to exceed … Continue reading "What Really Triggered Whoopie?; The Painful Truth of America Winning"

'Sovereignty by the Barrells -- While Fox Circles the Hen House' By Lisa DeVille

Brenda Norrell at CENSORED NEWS - 5 hours ago
Remember who Set TAT Amidst Chaos! By Lisa DeVille Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Censored News I recently attended the MHA oil and gas expo in New Town. I couldn't help but be taken amiss when the federal partner panel was taking questions from the crowd. One of the most contentious topics was the trespassing Endeavor pipeline. While, Tesoro is in violation of landowner's rights,

Jerry Jones: Cowboys Can’t Stay in Locker Room for Anthem

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has doubled down on insisting that his players stand for the national anthem, saying he wouldn't support anyone who chose to stay in the locker room.

The Heart is Not a Technological Construct

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Julian Rose* - We are at a turning point in the affairs of man.

4 Suppressed Superfoods with Amazing Medicinal Potential

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Ethan Smith* - Despite their potent healing powers, few speak of the medicinal value of these substances.

Farmed Salmon Contaminated with Toxic Flame Retardants

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - Another warning about the harmful nature of farmed salmon.

"How It Really Is"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago

Russia Wants To Pass Fake News Law That Would Fine Social Networks $793,000

Aaron at Activist Post - 6 hours ago
By Aaron Kesel The infamous moniker “fake news” has been pushed since the 2016 election started by the current sitting U.S. President Donald Trump. Lawmakers... more »

U.S. Airlines Bow to Chinese Pressure, Remove References to Taiwan

James Murphy at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: us-airlines-bow-to-chinese-pressure-remove-references-to-taiwan] Reacting to pressure from Beijing, major U.S. airlines began removing all references to Taiwan as an independent nation from their websites. The White House calls it “Orwellian nonsense.”

Santa Barbara Imposes Fines, Jail Time for Serving Plastic Straws

Michael Tennant at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: santa-barbara-imposes-fines-jail-time-for-serving-plastic-straws] Santa Barbara, California, has banned restaurants and bars from providing patrons with plastic drinking straws, mandating huge fines and jail time for repeat offenders.

Is Every Global Organization Corrupt?

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 6 hours ago
Are all Global Organizations fundamentally anti-Democratic and corrupt? I can't think of any that are my friend... Continue reading →

Report Explores Presidential Engagement at Minority Serving Institutions

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 6 hours ago
A new report out this week from the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) at the University of Pennsylvania outlines several strategies to improve presidential engagement at minority serving institutions.

Months After Termination, Ex-Pres Sues Arkansas Baptist College

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 6 hours ago
Dr. Joseph L. Jones, former president of Arkansas Baptist College, is suing the school out of belief that he was fired without cause. In his lawsuit, Jones also accused campus leaders of not disclosing the college’s financial challenges during his contract negotiations, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported in a recent article. In a statement released in […]

Henry Mecredy : Engineering professors going to waste!

Thorne Dreyer at The Rag Blog - 7 hours ago
The misapplication of the concept of competition provides cover for all this waste. By Henry Mecredy | The Rag Blog | July 25, 2018 A large percentage of the average engineering professor’s time is wasted. This unhappy circumstance arises because … finish reading Henry Mecredy : Engineering professors going to waste!

Ten years left to redesign lithium-ion batteries

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 7 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward Others have already investigated the potential cobalt cliff. Now another paper comes to the same conclusions: Electric vehicles need powerful, light and affordable batteries. The best bet is commercial lithium-ion cells — they are relatively compact and stable. But they are still too bulky […]

Time for President Trump to Reform Public Education

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 7 hours ago
How do you get countless Progressives to believe in man-made climate change? Rot their minds in a public university. The nonsensical echo chamber of our Public Universities has produced an entire generation that can’t think and reason. The same fools that preached the coming ice age, preached global warming, and now preaching climate change, all … Continue reading "Time for President Trump to Reform Public Education"

Forget Russia; Silicon Valley is Tampering with our Elections

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 7 hours ago
A new report from left-leaning VICE News revealed that Twitter is hiding the accounts of certain high-profile conservatives from users — which Breitbart News has been covering for years. Source Time to break them up and enforce “diversity” of views, and “equality” of access for Conservative. Discriminatory Censorship Policy At Facebook; Conservatives Kicked Off The … Continue reading "Forget Russia; Silicon Valley is Tampering with our Elections"

President Trump: EU And The U.S. Have Agreed To Resolve Trade Issues

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
*Wall Street Journal:* *Donald Trump Says U.S. and EU Will ‘Resolve’ Steel, Aluminum Tariffs* *President declares ‘new phase’ in U.S.-EU relations.* President Trump on Wednesday declared a “new phase” in the relationship between the U.S. and the European Union, agreeing to hold off on proposed car tariffs and work with the EU to resolve their dispute over metals duties, while also promoting bilateral trade. Speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House alongside European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Mr. Trump said the U.S. and the EU had agreed to “work together t... more »

Is Iran Capable Of Blocking The Strait of Hormuz?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
*Business Insider:* *Iran threatened to cut off a key oil shipping waterway — but the US would blow it out of the water* * Iran threatened to respond to economic sanctions against its oil exports imposed by the US with military action to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, but the US would shut it down quickly. * The Strait of Hormuz sees around 30% of the world's oil supply pass through, so the US and its allies in the Middle East would have it back open in days. * Iran must know it can't hold the strait, but a former US ambassador told Business Insider it's likely a bluff to try to s... more »

Several militant groups in Syria planning offensive – Russian reconciliation center

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
Militants from several groups, including Jabhat al-Nusra (outlawed in Russia) are planning an offensive on positions of Syrian government troops, concentrating forces simultaneously on several directions, the chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties, Major General Alexei Tsygankov, told reporters on Wednesday. “According to available information, the leaders of Hayyat Tahrir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Israel bombs Syrian Army positions in southwest Syria

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – For the second time in two days, the Israeli forces have engaged the Syrian military near the border of the occupied Golan Heights. According to the spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), their air force targeted a rocket launcher belonging to the Syrian military. “In response to the 2 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: Israeli forces hit Gaza hard after sniper fire targets IDF

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a powerful attack, tonight, after unknown sniper fire targeted some of their soldiers near a border fence. According to local Palestinian activists, the Israeli forces targeted several areas on the Gaza Strip, including the Al-Bureij Camp and Khan Younis. The Gazan Health Ministry has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US sanctions 8 people involved in Syria’s alleged procurement of chemical weapons

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight individuals and five entities for their involvement in Syria’s alleged procurement of chemical weapons. “These five entities and eight individuals are key components of a vast network procuring electronics on behalf of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC), the agency responsible for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian jets launch powerful retaliatory attack against ISIS in southwest Syria

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces launched a massive retaliatory assault against the Islamic State (ISIS) after the latter carried out deadly terrorist attack that killed nearly 200 people in Al-Sweida. The Russian jets hammered the Islamic State forces in the Yarmouk Basin region, inflicting heavy damage on the terrorist group’s dens […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US mum on Russian offer to collaborate on returning Syrian refugees – diplomat

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
The US has so far refrained from public comments on Moscow’s proposals to work together on the return of Syrian refugees, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Nikolai Burtsev told a session of the coordination headquarters for the return of refugees to Syria of the Russian defense and foreign ministries on Wednesday. “Washington has so far abstained from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Nearly 200 people killed in deadliest attack this year in Syria

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The death toll from the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist attack in the provincial capital of Al-Sweida has risen to 195, a source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News this evening. The Islamic State’s official media wing has claimed responsibility for this terrorist attack in Sweida city. This latest terrorist strike by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iranian President Rouhani: Iran Should Respond To Trump's ‘Empty Threats’

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani addresses a meeting of government officials in Tehran, July 25, 2018. (Photo by AFP) *RFE*:* Iran's Rohani Says No Need To Respond To 'Empty Threats' From U.S. * Iranian President Hassan Rohani has said he feels no need to respond to what he called "empty threats" from U.S. President Donald Trump. Iran's IRNA news agency reported on July 25 that, after Rohani mentioned "baseless comments" by "some U.S. leaders," he told a cabinet meeting "there is no need for us to respond to any nonsensical comment and answer back to them." "We should respond with ... more »

Top New York Times Lawyer: Prosecuting WikiLeaks Would Be ‘Unpopular, Wrong, Unsuccessful’

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 8 hours ago
*21WIRE + Courthouse News* | The US Government has a difficult legal battle ahead of them with WikiLeaks and all publishers.

Trump wants to roll back the Endangered Species Act.10 animals are in immediate danger of extinction

White Wolf at White Wolf - 8 hours ago
Since it was passed 45 years ago, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has protected thousands of plants and animals that humans have pushed from their habitats and driven close to extinction. Today, there are more than 2,300 plants and animals with protected status in the US and abroad, with the Louisiana pine snake becoming the most recent addition in May. But last week, President Trump's Interior Department proposed big changes to the ESA, part of the administration's sweeping rollback of what some view as burdensome regulatory red tape. The changes could end the practice of autom... more »

Is This Image of a Lenticular Cloud Over the Giza Pyramids Real?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The Giza Pyramids and lenticular clouds are spectacular photographic subjects individually, but did someone manage to capture both in one shot?

QotD: "If you have a right to something that requires work to acquire, you are claiming the right to the work of others who must provide those things for you. That’s slavery.

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 8 hours ago
*"If you have a right to something that requires work to acquire, and you also claim the right to those things without any work, you are claiming the right to the work of others who must provide those things for you. That’s slavery. You’re claiming the right to be a slave master."* ~ 'Objectivist Cat' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

Harvard Psychologist, Author Explains: Why Forcing Positive Thinking Doesn’t Automatically Make You Happy

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 8 hours ago
One of the most exciting developments of the 21st century and social media culture is the abundance of positive messages we see each day, a constant reminder to strive for our best life. Our Facebook and Instagram timelines have become like a 24/7 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, in which seemingly every message has a dramatically positive refrain. Meanwhile inside of our minds, an entirely different picture unfolds: we’re human beings after all, and our thoughts run the gamut of emotions ranging from happiness to frustration to joy, anger, sorrow and everything in-between. We... more »

Man Accused of Stealing McDormand’s Oscar Ordered to Trial

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The ruling came after a hearing in which a worker with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences testified about taking the Oscar away from Bryant as he tried to leave the ceremony's official after-party.

Judge Allows Emoluments Case to Proceed Against Trump

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte rejected arguments from the Justice Department that earnings from business activities do not qualify as unconstitutional gifts.

Did Missouri Republicans Pass a Law Lowering the St. Louis Minimum Wage from $10 to $7.70?

David Emery at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Missouri's Republican-controlled state legislature passed a law in May 2017 rolling back a minimum wage increase enacted by the city of St. Louis.

Did an Obese Man Survive Without Eating for 382 Days?

Alex Kasprak at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
In 1965, an obese man actually survived without eating for over a year, living entirely off his body fat and supplemental vitamins.

White House: Nothing Malicious In Trump-Putin Omission

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The White House says its stenographer uses White House audio to produce transcripts.

Spokeswoman: First Lady Will Watch TV Channel of Her Choice

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Melania Trump's spokeswoman says the first lady will watch whatever she wants on TV.

Data: 22 Percent of Population Speaks Foreign Language at Home

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 8 hours ago
[image: data-22-percent-of-population-speaks-foreign-language-at-home] A massive immigration wave is changing America — not just which language is spoken at home but the country’s demography and politics as well.

Foucault on Socialist Governmentality

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 8 hours ago
With communism making *Elle* and *Teen Vogue* thanks to Ash Sarkar, and a fun chat between her and Owen Jones on communism "vs" socialism, here's something of what Michel Foucault had to say about socialism and stuff. I do not think there is an autonomous socialist governmentality. There is no governmental rationality of socialism. In actual fact, and history has shown this, socialism can only be implemented connected up to diverse types of governmentality. It has been conneced up to liberal governmentality, and then socialism and its forms of rationality function as counterweights,... more »

Reality TV-- Not The Silly Trump Kind-- Is Having A Real Impact In The Real World

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 9 hours ago
In theory, we expect Rachel Maddow, the most popular news anchor in America, to report and comment on the news, not necessarily *make* the news. But last night she sure did (make the news). Look at that video up top. Stupendous reporting. She contrasts the fake news cobbled together by the Trumpist Regime and the Kremlin to hide what happened-- in plain view-- in Helsinki when a reporter, Reuters' Jeff Mason, asked-- and Putin answered-- if he wanted Trump to win and if he ordered Russian officials to give Trump a hand. He admitted that he did. "Yes, I did. Yes, I did. Because he... more »

UnPacked Short: When communities take on the tech lords and win

Charlotte Pickles at Blog Posts – Page Array – UnHerd - 9 hours ago
Can we curb our addition to smart phones? One pioneering school is helping liberate pupils and parents from social media mania. In this UnPacked Short, Peter Franklin and Charlotte Pickles discuss the ultimate mimetic product and whether community institutions can help check the power of the tech giants. Read the UnPacked behind the Short here. The post UnPacked Short: When communities take on the tech lords and win appeared first on UnHerd.

Blake Morant: A Dean for Diversity and Civility

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
As he discusses experiences in his life that contributed to his success as a legal scholar and dean of the George Washington University Law School, Blake D. Morant recalls his years as an Eagle Scout and his upbringing by a mother who encouraged him to develop all of his talents.

Heidi Anderson Named 16th President of UMES

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
The University System of Maryland announced that the next president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will be Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, effective September 1. Anderson has held many positions within the higher ed administration field, and has written or co-written scores of refereed publications, professional articles, book chapters and abstracts. Most recently, […]

Colorado’s First Rural Complex for the Homeless Opens at Full Capacity

Karma Yoga Daily at Karma Yoga Daily - 9 hours ago
A homeless 40-year-old mother of two young children had tears slipping down her face the first day she walked into her new apartment.

4 Ways to De-Escalate Extremism – The Rise of the New Eco-Warriors

Karma Yoga Daily at Karma Yoga Daily - 9 hours ago
Humanistic environmentalism is the way forward if we wish to survive in harmony with the planet and to evolve in a healthy and progressive way.

This Bee Makes Stunning Flower Nests

Karma Yoga Daily at Karma Yoga Daily - 9 hours ago
The osmia avosetta handcrafts beautiful petal nests to protect its young.

Trump & Affairs

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 9 hours ago
Trump's Lawyer releases a tape of Trump and him discussing a payment to McDougal. My opinion? Wow, that guy can really get the babes... Continue reading →

'Shock' Poll: Most Americans Support Another Trump/Putin Summit...But Congress Says 'No!'

Daniel McAdams at 9 hours ago
According to a new poll by HarrisX Polling Company and The Hill newspaper, more than half of all Americans - and nearly 90 percent of Trump voters - support President Trump's invitation to his Russian counterpart to the US for another meeting. Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan and his colleagues in Republican leadership are steadfastly opposed. What does it mean for Congressional leaders to be so out of step with Americans - and their president - on this issue? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:

Blow me down

sue at Is the BBC biased? - 9 hours ago
Remember I told you I haven’t been watching much TV lately? Well, blow me down, no sooner had I (recklessly) switched on the BBC news channel this afternoon than I was confronted with an appalling report fronted by Paul Adams. Even Happy Goldfish flagged it up, which is unusual. Usually, H.G’s posts are merely ‘alerts’ to programmes with any Jewish or Israeli content. I must admit I missed the Today Programme this morning, and as the website no longer publishes the Running Order I haven’t time to fish it out amongst all the other silly-season dross. In any case, I don’t know if I... more »

TRUMP IS THE MAN DAD WANTED HIM TO BE

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 10 hours ago
This *New York Times* story, co-authored by Maggie Haberman, is offered as a sign of President Trump's desire to live in a reality of his own making. That's true, obviously, but the story also tells us a lot about Trump's relationship with his nominal life partner. On the first couple’s recent trip overseas, Melania Trump’s television aboard Air Force One was tuned to CNN. President Trump was not pleased. He raged at his staff for violating a rule that the White House entourage should begin each trip tuned to Fox — his preferred network over what he considers the “fake news” CNN — a... more »

War in the Sky: Russia's S-400 vs. America's Stealth F-35 and F-22 (Who Wins?)

Dave Majumdar at Test Feed Using Fields - 10 hours ago
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * [image: An F-22A Raptor, assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., during Red Flag 16-3 July 27, 2016.] We break it all down. *Typically, that resonance effect occurs when a feature on an aircraft—such as a tail-fin—is less than eight times the size of a particular frequency wavelength. Effectively, small stealth aircraft that do not have the size or weight allowances for two feet or more of radar absorbent material coatings on every surface are forced to make trades ... more »

How Much Leverage Does Russia Really Have over Germany?

Jonas Driedger at Test Feed Using Fields - 10 hours ago
*Jonas Driedger* *Security, Europe* [image: Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel shake hands following a joint news conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia May 18, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin] Russo-German relations are more complex than some would lead you to believe. Right before the Helsinki meeting with Putin, Trump claimed Germany is “totally controlled” by Russia, citing the extensive oil and gas trade between the two countries. He took issue with Germany giving “billions of dollars to Russia” and that “now we have to defend th... more »

Will Trump's Pressure Campaign Work?

Colin Dueck at Test Feed Using Fields - 10 hours ago
*Colin Dueck* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, docks at a port in Danang, Vietnam March 5, 2018. REUTERS/Kham] Fighting in various directions at one time may prove to be strategically unproductive. The past few weeks have witnessed a kind of turning point in the Trump administration’s foreign policy, as the president cycles back to some of his original campaign themes. These include the continued pulverization of ISIS, hardened sanctions against Iran, repeat calls for increased allied military spending, summit meetings with Vladimir Putin ... more »

Behold: There Are the 5 Most Dangerous Military Rifles on Planet Earth

Kyle Mizokami at Test Feed Using Fields - 10 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: During a routine dismounted patrol to deliver school supplies, Soldiers from 1/327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division along with Iraqi policemen come under fire from insurgents] Let the debate begin. *While the M4 and HK416 both share the same ammunition magazines and 5.56-millimeter round, the 416 has a longer sixteen-inch barrel, imparting a slight increase in range and velocity to the German-made weapon. The 416 is designated the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle in U.S. Marine Corps service, and is being iss... more »

Historic City to Change Name in Response to LGBTQ Protest

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 10 hours ago
*Middle Finger News Exclusive* *D.F. Krause Reporting* Detroit Bends Over to Gay Protest of Homophobic City Name I guess this was inevitable. It was only a matter of time before the LGBTQYXZ social justice warriors figured out that Detroit was French for* “of the straits,”* and even though “strait” in no way means the same thing as “straight,” who cares? Things that come alive on the Twitter make as much sense as an episode of Will & Grace, and don’t ask me to explain any of those. It’s 2018 and SJWs get results quickly: The City Council met in an emergency session just hours af... more »

Nature cancer paper that raised animal welfare concerns is retracted

Alison McCook at Retraction Watch - 10 hours ago
When Nature published a paper in 2011 describing a compound extracted from a pepper plant that appeared to kill cancer cells but leave healthy cells unscathed, it got some attention. Of course, the news caught the media’s eye, but also that of other researchers, who have since jumped on the concept, and continued to study … Continue reading Nature cancer paper that raised animal welfare concerns is retracted

SinoTech: Trump Administration Escalates Tech Trade Conflict

dstanton at Lawfare - 10 hours ago
President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping | July 8, 2017 (Source: Wikimedia/Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Trump *threatened* to impose tariffs against all Chinese imports to the United States in an *interview* with CNBC last Friday, stoking fears of an all out trade war between the two countries. The president’s threatened tariffs would affect more than $500 billion in goods and mark the apotheosis of a rapid escalation in rhetoric. It all began when the Trump administration *imposed* 25 percent tariffs against $50 billion in Chinese tech imp... more »

Researchers Use Leaf Blower to See How Lizards Endure Storms

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Tropical lizards have a stick-to-itiveness in high wind that puts TV weather reporters to shame. Now we know why, thanks in part to a high-powered leaf blower.

Did All Christian Churches in Dearborn, Michigan, Close in April 2018?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
A notorious producer of fake news attempted to provoke outrage with yet another fabricated memetic claim.

Shortage Prompts German Brewers’ Appeal for Bottles, Crates

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Spokesman Marc-Oliver Huhnholz said some brewers have only limited supplies of bottles left.

Driver Hits 142 Mph … Right After Being Cited for Speeding

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Deputies first stopped the 2018 Ford Mustang around 1 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 80 near North Platte after it was recorded driving 92 mph in a 75 mph zone.

Water is Buried Beneath Martian Landscape, Study Says

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The discovery, based on observations by a European spacecraft, generated excitement from experts.

No Break For KitKat in Europe as Trademark Request Rejected

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The court instead sided with the makers of Kvikk Lunsj, a Norwegian snack that is a long-time favorite of hikers and skiers — and is shaped almost exactly like a KitKat.

Pregnant Again! April the Giraffe’s Calf is Due in March

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Jordon Patch of Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, announced the pregnancy on NBC's "Today" show.

Happy Birthday, Carol

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 10 hours ago
Happy 81st birthday to my sister Carol who died in 1996 at 58. We still miss you. Photo is 1989 with her daughter and son. Recently we got to meet her great granddaughter who visited us at Lakeside with her grandparents. What a treat. Carol was the only one of my family with any fashion flair, and loved beautiful clothes, bright colors, stylish purses, shoes and jewelry. As an enterprising teen, she sold Avon products. Although her primary career was in nursing with a degree from Goshen College, she did own a dress shop in Bradenton, FL. [image: image] Never a snowflake, after ... more »

The Cohen Tapes: Trump’s Watergate?

Steve Byas at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: the-cohen-tapes-trumps-watergate] Lanny Davis, well known Clinton crony, conjures up memories of the Watergate Scandal with Cohen tapes.

Illinois Counties Declaring Themselves "Gun Sanctuaries" in Opposition to State's Anti-gun Measures

Raven Clabough at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: illinois-counties-declaring-themselves-gun-sanctuaries-in-opposition-to-state-s-anti-gun-measures] Thirty counties in Illinois have declared themselves "sanctuary cities" and "safe spaces" for gun owners in an effort to discourage legislators from passing anti-gun legislation. According to Guns.com, the designations are part of a statewide effort to send a message to legislators, including Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel.

U.S. and Mexico Resuming NAFTA Renegotiations

Christian Gomez at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: us-and-mexico-resuming-nafta-renegotiations] Mexican officials, including representatives of Mexican President-elect AMLO, will travel to Washington today to resume NAFTA talks.

Four Illegals Kidnap, Rape Teen Girls; Two Still At Large

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 10 hours ago
[image: four-illegals-kidnap-rape-teen-girls-two-still-at-large] Authorities are hunting for two illegal aliens suspected in the rape and kidnapping of two teenage girls in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Random Musings

LL at Virtual Mirage - 11 hours ago
*White Wolf Mine (update)* I reminded the general contractor yesterday that "winter is coming" even though it's mid-summer. You always have to keep in mind that summer won't last forever and I'm waiting to move into the hovel. The drywall is complete, and the framers are finishing up last bits before the finish carpentry begins, kitchen cabinets are installed, etc. So things are moving forward toward a September 15 finish date. Things have been very hectic with deaths in the family and so forth and business has also been insane for me. Combine the two and I don't get up to the mi... more »

‘Aim Higher Act’ House Bill Draws Praise from Higher Ed Groups

LaMont Jones at Diverse - 11 hours ago
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) have announced support of the Aim Higher Act legislation introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Democrat-crafted bill, a version of the Higher Education Act that is due for reauthorization, has some significant differences from the PROSPER […]

UNCF Expands Scholars Program

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 11 hours ago
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced Wednesday that it will expand its UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, which aims to provide more educational opportunities for African-American students in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and economics. The program prepares students for the workforce by offering them scholarships, mentorship and academic support. Participants focus on how their entrepreneurial […]

WATCH: Cops Try to Kill Suspect By Firing Into Trader Joe’s Front Door, Kill Innocent Woman Instead

Rachel Blevins at The Free Thought Project - 11 hours ago
[image: suspect] An innocent woman was shot and killed in front of a Trader Joe's when police officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect following a chase. The post WATCH: Cops Try to Kill Suspect By Firing Into Trader Joe’s Front Door, Kill Innocent Woman Instead appeared first on The Free Thought Project .

Rothschild Connected Billionaire Arrested for Role in NXIVM Child Trafficking Sex Slave Ring

Jay Syrmopoulos at The Free Thought Project - 11 hours ago
[image: billionaire] The Rothschild-connected billionaire heiress to the Seagram's dynasty has been arrested for her role in the child sex trafficking cult NXIVM. The post Rothschild Connected Billionaire Arrested for Role in NXIVM Child Trafficking Sex Slave Ring appeared first on The Free Thought Project.

Compare and contrast

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 11 hours ago
An interesting difference of priorities at the moment... First, Sky News: Then BBC News: And an interesting contrast in terms of headlines: First Sky News: Then BBC News:

A Talking Cricket, a Self-Writing Quill, and the Coming Hive Mind

Activist Post at Activist Post - 11 hours ago
By Truthstream Media Many of the high-tech applications we see today that focus on the human brain have their roots before they ever became science... more »

US Shipped Biowar Materials to Iraq

Activist Post at Activist Post - 11 hours ago
By Jon Rappoport Mainstream fake-news: the devious limited hangout Big media attacks “fake news.” Independent reporters rightly point the finger at big media as the... more »

Move over, Kama Sutra - it's time for the Archisutra!

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
*Caution: mildly NSFW content below the break.* Trust an architect! London-based architect Miguel Bolivar recently released his side project Archisutra, an architecture and design take on the Kama Sutra. This manual gives you all the data with annotated scale drawings and informative descriptions including categorizations of 'Typical Location' and 'Sustainability'. Each position is inspired by an iconic building and often incorporates the use of designer furniture. *(Below is an example from the book. The anatomically correct drawing has been omitted, for obvious reasons. Click... more »

BREAKING: Did Carter Page meet with the Igors?

bob somerby at the daily howler - 11 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018Top blogger says he knows:* Did Carter Page actually meet with the Igors? Did he meet with Igor Sechin, president of a Russian energy company and a close associate of Putin? Did he meet with Igor Divyekin, an even more menacing figure? In his famous dossier, Christopher Steele alleged that Page met with each of the Igors during his trip to Moscow in July 2016. This claim was prominent in the FISA application which was released last week—the application which led to surveillance of Page starting in the fall of 2016. Did Page meet with these two fellows? Pag... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 11 hours ago
*by Noah The President's Brain is Missing* I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, like many people, that the above tweet can't possibly be real. But, no, the above tweet is not fake. It's not something I made up. It is all too real. It comes, completely, from the mind of Donald Trump as he continues the sick farce of trying to defend the utter quackery of his presidency with all the rational of a concussed 6-year-old who found his way into mommy and daddy's liquor cabinet or drank something found under the kitchen sink. Traitor Don has completely lost his mind now. His de... more »

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