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Out of Place Soils
Most of my professional career as a diamond exploration geologist was traipsing over the country sampling soils and drainages for kimberlitic indicator minerals, and successfully too I might add. Some preliminaries though: The geological profession can be categorised into two major camps, hard rock and soft rock. Hard rockers deal with volcanics, metamorphic and igneous … Continue reading Out of Place Soils
17% of Europeans polled say the EU’s greatest achievement in 2017 was: “NONE”
The EU's greatest achievements, according to Europeans. The post 17% of Europeans polled say the EU’s greatest achievement in 2017 was: “NONE” appeared first on The Duran.
Paul Craig Roberts asks: “Are the Washington Post editors trying to bring on nuclear armageddon?”
Trump tweets while Earth is pushed toward destruction. The post Paul Craig Roberts asks: “Are the Washington Post editors trying to bring on nuclear armageddon?” appeared first on The Duran.
Saudi Arabia won’t “go soft” on Putin anymore, vows to destroy “Russian forces in Syria in 3 days”
Mohammed bin Salman says 'Russia to expands terrorism in the Middle East.' The post Saudi Arabia won’t “go soft” on Putin anymore, vows to destroy “Russian forces in Syria in 3 days” appeared first on The Duran.
Czech Miss High School finalists admire a cooling tower of a nuclear power plant
Germany will be shutting down all of its nuclear power plants in 2022. In many Western beauty contests, the participants vow to be green and only eat insects while emphasizing that things like nuclear energy and the human race are catastrophic for Mother Earth. Deutsche Welle has noticed that the atmosphere in my Czech homeland is a little bit different. The story was titled Czech Republic nuclear power station hosts bikini contest to choose interns. The contestants who have just passed their maturity (final high school) exam were invited to the cooling tower of the Temelín power ... more »
In An Interview Filled With Revelations A Top Israeli Cyber Expert Discusses How To Stop Russia And Other Hackers And Why The Internet Needs To Be Overhauled
Professor Isaac Ben-Israel during a 2011 press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing the establishment of a national bureau to focus on Israel's information protection capabilities and supervise development of the cyber sector (Kobi Gideon / Flash90.) *David Horowitz, Times Of Israel:* *To stop Russia and other hackers, we need to overhaul the internet, says top Israeli cyber expert* Internet pioneers didn’t need to prioritize defending against cyber warfare, but we must, says Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, who developed Israel’s cybersecurity agencies and hosts nex... more »
Syrian Army beats back jihadist forces in Golan Heights despite Israeli aggression
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, alongside Jaysh Al-Tawheed, launched a powerful offensive in the Golan Heights, Saturday, targeting the Syrian government stronghold of Al-Ba’ath City. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies began the offensive by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s positions at several axes outside of Al-Ba’ath City, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi forces free hundreds of civilians in Mosul’s Old City
(AFP) Iraqi forces opened exit routes for hundreds of civilians to flee the Old City of Mosul on Saturday as they battled to retake the ancient quarter from ISIL militants mounting a last stand in what was the de facto capital of their “caliphate”. The urban warfare units were channeling their onslaught along two perpendicular […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Drone Pilots And Hackers Are Being Recognised By The U.S. Air Force For Their Service
Capt. Ryan Jodoi flies an MQ-9 Reaper as Airman 1st Class Patrick Snyder controls a full-motion video camera at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, March 13, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr. *Business Insider*: *The Air Force is updating its awards to recognize drone pilots and hackers* US airmen tasked with jobs like surveillance and cyber operations have a growing role on the battlefield, even though they are often physically distant from it. To ensure that kind of work is recognized, the Air Force has introduced new hardware for its service men and women... more »
The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Yesterday, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) published a letter yesterday to U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, admonishing him for having the temerity to doubt that carbon dioxide is the “primary driver” of global warming. Here is the text of the letter. Source: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/about-ams/ams-position-letters/letter-to-doe-secretary-perry-on-climate-change/ (PDF) Here are a few…
Norway To Carry On Drilling
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey Apparently Norway don’t read Ambrose Evans-Pritchard! Norway on Wednesday proposed to open up a record number of blocks in the Barents Sea to oil exploration despite protests from environmentalists and others fearing possible damage to the…
Tweet For Today
Thunderbirds F16 flipped when landing after their practice flight for Dayton Air Show. Two people hurt. WHIO pic.twitter.com/LRcuVucKIm — Tom Podolec CTV News (@TomPodolec) June 23, 2017
What happened to the traditional role of skepticism in climate science?
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest essay by Forrest M. Mims III Traditional science required a skeptical view of one’s own findings until they could be replicated, especially by others. Unfortunately, skepticism has been deleted from the latest edition of “On Being a Scientist,” a widely-read booklet published by the National Academies of…
W Hudson Bay polar bears won’t have an early breakup year, according to sea ice charts
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: There is still a huge swath of highly concentrated thick first year ice (>1.2m) over most of Hudson Bay this week (19 June 2017) and even in the NW quadrant (the closest proxy we have for Western Hudson Bay), the weekly graph shows levels are greater than 2016, when WHB bears…
Ice Ice Everywhere, Not a Drop to Drink
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Three weeks into June, Arctic ice is still plentiful The graph below show ice extents up to yesterday, June 23, 2017, day 174. After a dip, 2017 is again above the decadal average, 300k km2 greater than 2007, and 500k km2 larger than 2016.…
Consensus enforcers versus the Trump administration
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 2 hours ago
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Tough days on The Hill for the enforcers of the climate consensus. While EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has been taking most of the ‘heat’ for the Trump administrations climate policy, this past week Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke stepped into the fray. Rick…
Can Iran Lay The Groundwork To Develop A Nuclear Weapon Very Quickly?
A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, 1,200 km (746 miles) south of Tehran, August 21, 2010. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi *Jack Caravelli and Sebastian Maier, The Hill*:* Has Iran laid the groundwork to develop nuclear weapons on a moment's notice?* Hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough at its signing in July 2015, Iran’s nuclear agreement with leading members of the international community—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—has achieved some notable short-term successes, many in Iran’s favor. Most, not all, of Iran’s nuclear activities are eith... more »
Picture Of The Day
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* Shipbuilding Scene A crane moves the USS John F. Kennedy's lower stern into place at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, June 22, 2017. The ship, 50 percent structurally complete, is the second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier. Navy photo by John Whalen
The Vanity of Bernard-Henri Lévy
*Jonathan Bronitsky* *Society, Europe* [image: Director Bernard-Henri Levy pose during a photocall for the film] BHL's latest tract, The Genius of Judaism, is a polemic masquerading as intellectual history. Bernard-Henri Lévy, *The Genius of Judaism* (New York: Random House, 2017), 256 pp., $28.00. *BERNARD-HENRI LÉVY* has been the recipient of vast quantities of acclaim, a copious dose of scorn and even a handful of projectile pies. This likely would have been the destiny of any semiprominent ex-Marxist French intellectual who openly (and practically unilaterally) turned agains... more »
Russia Claims Its Armata Tank Has Three Times the Range of American Armor
*Jared Keller, Task and Purpose* *Security, Europe* Moscow is showing off some of its newest tanks features. Russia’s next-generation battle tank can reportedly out-stick the American armor in a heartbeat — and it’s coming to battlefields sooner than expected. Russian weapons manufacturer Uralvagonzavod plans on testing the T-14 Armata battle tank at a test range in the industrial city of Nizhny Tagil, deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin told Russian media on June 20. In development since the collapse of the Soviet Union and first unveiled as a prototype in 2012, the Russian mil... more »
Why the World Should Fear Iran's Missiles
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* They could do a lot of damage. This week, the Islamic Republic of Iran followed the lead of Russia and the United States in using long-range missiles to carry out attacks in Syria. The launch of six Zulfiqar short-range ballistic missiles at targets in Syria highlighted Iran’s missile program. Iran’s program is four decades old, and traces back to the eight-year-long Iran-Iraq War and the country’s rivalry with the state of Israel. Iran’s missiles have slowly but surely gained greater accuracy and longer ranges, posing a problem for the entire re... more »
How Hitler's Submarine Force Planned to Crush America's Economy during World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* German U-Boats ravaged allied shipping in American coastal waters during Operation Drumbeat. On December 9, 1941, Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, the commander of the Kriegsmarine, lifted all restrictions on German naval attacks against American vessels by his surface and submarine fleets. Atlantic sparring between the two powers had been occurring for several months but would now escalate into full-blown conflagration. For the United States a painful lesson on the consequences of complacency and arrogant refusal to accept outside assistan... more »
Here's an Inside Look at the Navy's Newest High-Tech Stealth Destroyer
*Sarah Sicard, Task and Purpose* *Security, * The U.S. Navy is highlighting some of its new ship’s cutting edge additions. There’s no denying that the Navy’s newest destroyer, the USS Zumwalt, looks sleek is hell on the outside, and watching it fire off 10 sweet Long Range Land-Attack Projectile rounds in a minute is enough to bring a tear to any patriot’s eye. But what’s it actually like inside the Zumwalt? Probably not what you expected, at least according to a new video tour of the vessel above. The sneak peak, produced by AiirSource Military, starts out with a cinematic cla... more »
Israel Positions Itself To Continue Leading As The Premier Air Power In The Middle East
U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Erik D. Anthony. *Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics* *Mechanics: Israel Doubles Down on High-Tech Air Power* New fighters, more roles for unmanned aircraft, and a new fifth generation missile. Israel is cementing its lead as the premier air power in the Middle East with the introduction of new fifth-generation fighters, new helicopters, and a new aerial refueling tanker project on the horizon. The country is also fielding a new "fifth generation" guided missile capable of defeating defenses—even the active protection systems that protect tanks. Sinc... more »
A Crumbling Regime... Built On A Thin Tissue Of Compulsive Lies
“Many Americans have become accustomed to President Trump’s lies,” wrote David Leonhardt in today’s *NY Times*. Does that statement seem odd, coming on the pages of one of the country’s most prestigious, and even staid, newspapers? But that was just the beginning. Leonhardt continued by warning that “as regular as they have become, the country should not allow itself to become numb to them. So we have catalogued nearly every outright lie he has told publicly since taking the oath of office.” I’ve never seen coverage like that of a president by the media. But, of course, there’s n... more »
Israel Releases Videos Showing Airstrikes On Syrian Targets Today
*Business Insider: **Watch an Israeli airstrike take out a Syrian machine gun and 2 tanks* The Israeli Defense Forces released video on Saturday purporting to show its jets taking out a Syrian heavy machine gun and two tanks after mortar fire hit parts of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israel said 10 projectiles from inside Syria had hit the Golan, the border area between Syria and Israel. Israel said it responded with airstrikes on the position the mortars came from and took out two Syrian army tanks, including one as it was preparing to fire. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:... more »
Rare Century-old images of the Inuit people by the country's first female photographer
These amazing images show life in the frozen Canadian wilderness as depicted by the country's first professional female photographer. Both photographers are featured in the new exhibit, which is presented in conjunction with the Exposure Photography Festival. Eventually, the Moodies seemed to take cues from each other. Douglas got better at composition and even tried his hand at portraits. Geraldine eventually equipped herself with a hand-held camera and left the studio to explore the barren landscapes. All are reproductions from a collection of vintage negatives that was gifted ... more »
Syrian Army turns the tables on Al-Qaeda rebels despite Israeli airstrikes
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:00 A.M.) – Israel is likely in direct military talks with jihadist commanders in Quneitra province whom have now established a joint operations room for the ongoing border offensive against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). Preempted by supportive Israeli airstrikes earlier in the day, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and Free Syrian Army (FSA) […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army’s military operation against ISIS in eastern Palmyra countryside (VIDEO)
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:30 A.M.) – Ministry of Defense of the Syrian Arab Republic published a new video footage on Saturday that depicts some episodes of Syrian Armed Forces military operation against the so-called “Islamic State” in eastern part of Homs province. Successful assault conducted by Syrian Army and their allies allowed them to seize Arak […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Are You Impacted By Electrosmog?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Dave Ashton was an IT consultant in the UK and Europe until 2010, when he was forced to retire due to... more »
Stop The Fake News Network Presses: Vaccines Can Be Blamed For Illnesses And Diseases
By Catherine J. Frompovich The European Union Court (EUC) recently (June 21, 2017) sent a mammoth gaff into the side of Big Pharma’s most sacred... more »
Europe Wants To Develop Their Own Sixth-Generation Fighter
German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon takes-off during the air policing scramble in Amari air base, Estonia, March 2, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins Reuters: *Europe faces Herculean challenge to develop new fighter jet* Europe is embarking on an expensive and politically charged effort to develop a new combat jet that will shape the future of the European fighter industry and its three existing programs: Eurofighter, France's Rafale and Sweden's Gripen. Two people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters early talks had started on whether and how European countries could co-ope... more »
Havasupai: Guardians Gather to Protect Sacred from Uranium Mining
Photos Courtesy No Haul The Havasupai Tribal Council is hosting a three day gathering on Red Butte to defend the sacred land and water from uranium mining and transport. Supai, ancestral Guardians of the Grand Canyon, began their gathering with a prayer walk. June 23 -- 25, 2017 .https://www.haulno.org/2017/06/21/red-butte-gathering-directions-map-agenda-june-23-25-2017/
X22 Report, "The Economy Is Suffocating, There Is A Major Adjustment Period Coming: Wolf Richter"
X22 Report, "The Economy Is Suffocating, There Is A Major Adjustment Period Coming: Wolf Richter" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7zYTsWQF4I
U.K. Parliament Hit By Cyber Attack Targeting MPs' Email Accounts
*The Independent*: *Parliament hit by cyber attack as hackers attempt to access MPs' email accounts* Hackers launch ‘sustained and determined attack’ on all parliamentary user accounts Hackers have targeted Parliament’s email system in an attempt to access the accounts of hundreds of MPs, Lords, aides and staff. Security services are to shut down access for anyone not in Westminster as part of efforts to secure the network after the allegedly state-sponsored attack. “The Houses of Parliament have discovered unauthorised attempts to access parliamentary user accounts,” a parliame... more »
UK High Court Ruling Protects Unborn in Northern Ireland
[image: uk-high-court-ruling-protects-unborn-in-northern-ireland] A recent decision by the United Kingdom's Supreme Court is being hailed by pro-life leaders for protecting the unborn in Northern Ireland.
When Will The Drip, Drip, Drip Of Putin-Gate Drive Trump From Office?
Trump is obsessed with Putin-Gate-- and for good reason. He knows what he’s done. He knows it’s just a matter of time before Mueller exposes him. So he tweets away when no one’s around to keep him calm and he screeches and rages at the White House TV sets, even in front of witnesses. Now he’s blaming his chief White House lawyer, Donald McGahn for not containing Putin-Gate before it got so messy and so embarrassingly public. In it’s June 12 poll, PPP reported-- and other polls have corroborated-- that most voters think Trump has obstructed justice and is dishonest and do not trust... more »
The North Atlantic Seesaw
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 7 hours ago
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach In my peripatetic meandering through the CERES satellite data, I’ve been looking at the correlation between the temperatures in the NINO3.4 region and the temperatures of the rest of the planet. The NINO3.4 region is an area in the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean.…
Donald Trump is literally trolling the Obama Administration over the fact that they did not stop him and Putin from stealing the election.
Just out: The Obama Administration knew far in advance of November 8th about election meddling by Russia. Did nothing about it. WHY? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2017 Wait, so now Trump ADMITS that the Russians meddled in the election? Well that's new. This tweet was from yesterday. But Trump did not leave it there. Since the Obama Administration was told way before the 2016 Election that the Russians were meddling, why no action? Focus on them, not T! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2017 I'm guessing "T" is Trump referring to himself by the initial ... more »
Qatar Dismisses Arab Demands As Diplomatic Spat Drags On
*BBC:* *Qatar says list of demands by Arab states not realistic* Qatar's foreign minister has rejected a list of 13 conditions set by four Arab states for lifting sanctions, saying it is neither reasonable nor actionable. Qatar is under strict sanctions from Saudi Arabia and its allies, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain. They accuse Qatar of backing terrorism. Among other things, they have demanded the closure of Al Jazeera TV, which is funded by the Qatari government. The UAE's foreign minister has suggested they may cut ties completely. But Anwar Gargash added that the countries were ... more »
Greenpeace Beclown Themselves
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public Greenpeace and the Scientists agree: https://twitter.com/greenpeace/status/878628872769732609 One slight problem though! The “scientists” were really from the Onion, a satirical website: http://www.theonion.com/article/scientists-politely-remind-world-that-clean-energy-36086 Perhaps Greenpeace might like to consult some real scientists next time!
Natural Treatment for Heartburn
See a natural doctor for treatment of heartburn. Heartburn is a common complaint and millions suffer from it: adults and children alike. The public is brainwashed into thinking that the problem is too much stomach acid. The truth is quite different. The actual issue is too LITTLE stomach acid, called hypochlorhydria. You see, whoever built […] The post Natural Treatment for Heartburn appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Not All Seafood Is Good For You
Most doctors recommend seafood as part of a heart healthy diet. Back in 1986, the JAMA Internal Medicine journal showed that eating a diet rich in fish, nuts and seeds significantly lowered the risks of heart disease. People with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids (seafood is an abundant source of omega-3) have a significantly […] The post Not All Seafood Is Good For You appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
The Drs. Wolfson Keys to Health
This is The Drs. Wolfson keys to health. Put This Infographic On Your Site: We welcome the publication of this infographic on your blog and website. To use this infographic, please copy and paste the code below onto your website and/or blog. ;)
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Energy Gel Gu Reviews | Why Energy Gels Harm Your Health
Every year my friend Brian and his buddies hike from one rim of the Grand Canyon to the other. It’s 24 treacherous miles and they do them all in one day. Many of the hikers in Brian’s group use energy gels like GU for better performance and to boost endurance. Unfortunately, these energy gels make […] The post Energy Gel Gu Reviews | Why Energy Gels Harm Your Health appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Is Coconut Oil Deadly?
The Conspiracy Against Saturated Fat (and Coconut Oil) Have you heard the latest study showing coconut oil increases heart attacks? That’s right. You haven’t. Because it doesn’t and there is no such study. But the American Heart Association (AHA) keeps trotting out the same message from the 1970’s: Saturated fat, found in coconut oil, is […] The post Is Coconut Oil Deadly? appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
How to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
An AARP study in 2014 showed that half of all Americans believe things like crossword puzzles and mental tasks keep their brains healthy. Unfortunately – there’s very little scientific evidence that they do. Instead, researchers have found that regular exercise is the best way to retain mental clarity, while cutting your risk of Alzheimer’s in […] The post How to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
8 Ways Conventional Medicine is Failing You
Life expectancy in America is declining. More people have disease. Costs for health care are skyrocketing. Can it get any worse? Apparently, it can. A recent study by John Hopkins University showed medical errors to be the third leading cause of death in America. So not only is conventional health care not working, it is […] The post 8 Ways Conventional Medicine is Failing You appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
10 Foods to Avoid at the Supermarket
Here’s an infographic of 10 common foods at the supermarket grocery store you should not buy and should not eat. Put This Infographic On Your Site: We welcome the publication of this infographic on your blog and website. To use this infographic, please copy and paste the code below onto your website and/or blog. Infographic […] The post 10 Foods to Avoid at the Supermarket appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Ten MORE Spices for Heart Health
We are deficient in spices and herbs. Even the best eaters are often missing out. We discussed 10 spices previously and here are 10 MORE. Get these spices into your diet today. Add to any dish and spice up your heart health! Spices and herbs are nature’s FARMACY. We are not deficient in pharmaceuticals. We […] The post Ten MORE Spices for Heart Health appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson .
Inquisition Against Holistic Doctors
Questioning the Medical Poobah’s Should a doctor have the right to question a medical procedure? Surely, every patient would agree and wish for a free-thinking doctor who safeguards the best interest of the patient. Doctors are not free-thinkers. In medical school, we are taught only one way: the sickness model. We believe the body is […] The post Inquisition Against Holistic Doctors appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Where the Stars and Moon Play”
2002, “Where the Stars and Moon Play” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnEHIlFfDj8
"A Look to the Heavens"
“While drifting through the cosmos, a magnificent interstellar dust cloud became sculpted by stellar winds and radiation to assume a recognizable shape. Fittingly named the Horsehead Nebula, it is embedded in the vast and complex Orion Nebula (M42). A potentially rewarding but difficult object to view personally with a small telescope, the above gorgeously detailed image was recently taken in infrared light by the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope in honor of the 23rd anniversary of Hubble's launch. * Click image for larger size.* The dark molecular cloud, roughly 1,500 light years dis... more »
Chet Raymo, “When The Morning Stars Sing Together”
*“When The Morning Stars Sing Together”* by Chet Raymo "A Chinese proverb: A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. Which might be an acceptable epigraph for this blog. I can't imagine anyone coming here looking for answers. Certainly, providing answers is the last thing on my mind. I would like to think you come for song. We are, I think, by and large, a community who distrusts answers, at least answers that are vehemently held. We are made uncomfortable by stridency. By dogma. By the desire to proselytize. We wear our truths lightly, gaily, ... more »
"A Lion Fight..."
"It's good to be scared. It means you still have something to lose. So chin up. Put your shoulders back, walk proud, strut a little. Don't lick your wounds: celebrate them. The scars you bear are the signs of a competitor. You're in a lion fight. Just because you didn't win doesn't mean you don't know how to roar." - "Dr. Meredith Grey", "Grey's Anatomy"
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Support surges for single payer health care.
Courtesy of The Hill: *Single-payer healthcare is growingly increasingly popular in the United States, according to a Pew Research Center poll released Friday. * *33 percent of poll respondents said they favor a single-payer system, in which the government covers medical expenses with tax money, over the current system based on private insurance companies. * *That's an increase of five percentage points since January, and twelve points since single payer was polled in December 2015. * *60 percent of Americans who were surveyed said the federal government is responsible for provid... more »
John Walker Lindh: Detainee #001 In The Global War On Terrorism Will Be Released In Two Years
*Foreign Policy: **John Walker Lindh, Detainee #001 in the Global War On Terror, Will Go Free In Two Years. What Then?* *In leaked correspondence from prison, the ‘American Taliban’ refuses to renounce terrorism, says he wants to move to Ireland.* On Nov. 25, 2001, two CIA officers discovered a bearded 19-year-old English speaker among a group of captured Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. The bedraggled teen stood out. “Irish? Ireland?” a CIA officer asked the prisoner, who gave no reply. He turned out to be an American. And hours later, one of his CIA interrogators was killed when... more »
First India Bans Cash, Now It’s Targeting Gold
By Jeff Paul In November of last year, India banned certain cash notes in a bold move to force businesses into the banking system to better... more »
A Consumer’s Right Of Self Defense Against Smart And Digital Utility Meters – A Demand To Cease And Desist
By Catherine J. Frompovich One rather well-informed individual in the State of California, Eric Windheim, whose “House Doctor” business is Windheim Environmental Solutions, did something... more »
China And The U.S. Agree On The Need For A Denuclearised Korean Peninsula
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches the test of a new-type anti-aircraft guided weapon system organised by the Academy of National Defence Science in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) May 28, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS *Reuters:* *China, U.S. agree on aim of 'complete, irreversible' Korean denuclearization* China and the United States agreed that efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula should be "complete, verifiable and irreversible", Chinese state media said on Saturday, reporting the results of high level talks in Washington thi... more »
Huge explosion rocks militant-held town in Idlib province
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (0:55 A.M.) – Powerful blast shook the town of Al-Dana in northern Idlib countryside on Saturday afternoon when a car bomb went off inside a crowded marketplace. At least 10 people were killed as a result of the explosion, around 60 others injured. Most of the victims were civilians, with several militants killed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Fresh ISIS assault thwarted by Syrian Army in Deir Ezzor
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (0:30 A.M.) – Jihadists of the so-called “Islamic State” launched a new powerful attack in Deir Ezzor province on Saturday, striking Syrian Army defense lines near Al-Baghiliyah district, Aiyash village, in the city cemetery area and in the surroundings of Barouk hill. Despite the power of onslaught, government troops were able to withstand […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Camouflaged ISIS snipers shoot dead Hezbollah fighters, Iraqi officers
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:50 P.M.) – Despite losing ground on virtually all frontlines across Iraq, the Islamic State is still able to inflict a heavy toll on the Iraqi Armed Forces. In the province of Kirkuk, new pictures from Amaq Agency reveal that jihadist sharpshooters are harassing Iraqi checkpoints and garrisons on a daily basis. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Footage: Islamist rebels put up bitter resistance as Syrian tanks roll through Jobar, Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:20 P.M.) – On Saturday, the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 105th Brigade of the Republican Guard speed up its counter-insurgency campaign in the Jobar neighborhood, spearheaded by armored vehicles that rolled through the northeastern sector despite ferocious resistance by Failaq Al-Rahman (Free Syrian Army group) and its partner Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (Syrian Al-Qaeda […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israelische Kampfflugzeuge bombadieren syrische Einheiten während einer Al-Kaida Offensive
BEIRUT, LIBANON (17:30) – Israelische Kampfflugzeuge haben heute Stellungen der syrischen Armee in den Golanhöhen angegriffen und haben den Verteidungseinrichtungen der Regierungsarmee in der Nähe der Stadt Al-Baath großen Schaden zugefügt. Laut einer Militärquelle in den Golanhöhen hat die israelische Luftwaffe einen Panzer und einen Schilka-Flakpanzer zerstört, nachdem man behauptete, dass die syrische Armee eine […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Source: Borders of two de-escalation zones in Syria defined
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:55 P.M.) – Borders of two of the four so-called de-escalation zones in Syria has been already defined, a source close to the negotiating parties told Interfax agency. “Turkey is interested in control over the northern areas, namely, Idlib region, but there is no agreement on the borders in those zones yet. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Боевики ИГ полностью окружены в Ракке в результате наступления курдских сил
В субботу утром курдские вооружённые формирования соединились на противоположном от города Ракка берегу реки Евфрат, фактически замкнув, таким образом, кольцо окружения вокруг так называемой “столицы” террористической группировки “Исламское государство”. Единственным путём, по которому боевики теоретически всё ещё могут покинуть город, остаётся сама река. Благодаря быстрому взятию деревни Мустаджиб Накыб поддерживаемыми США “Сирийскими демократическими силами” (SDF), […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Day in Portland: Trains and Film
MB and I went to Portland today to see the tall sailing ships and a movie. As we were walking toward the port district we passed by the narrow gauge train museum and went inside to have a look. I've always loved trains and still have my train set that I got for Christmas in 1959. In fact I still have the turkey box from our holiday turkey that year that I have kept the train in ever since. In later years I gave the train to my son Julian but it is still stored in our attic with his baseball cards and other such things. In 1980 I worked with friend John Hedrick in Orlando, Flo... more »
Exoplanets, waterworlds and asteroids
After three postings about politics and winning this phase of the Civil War... how about some *space stuff?* Proof that we are members of a dynamic, bold, competent scientific civilization. A planetary system similar to our own: Epsilon Eridani, at 10.5 light years, is one of the nearest solitary stars roughly similar to our sun, and hence was inspected by Frank Drake, in the 1960s, for possible SETI signals. Now, as well reported on the SETI Institute’s site, new infrared observations reveal a system very similar to ours, with a Jovian planet riding herd just outside a silicate-do... more »
The Underdog Project - Summer Jam
Every now and then you come across something you think came out yesterday when it was actually released *17 years ago*. The passage of time is a terrible thing.
"How the Battle of Little Bighorn Was Won"
*Click image for larger size.* *Editors Note:* "In 1874, an Army expedition led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer found gold in the Black Hills, in present-day South Dakota. At the time, the United States recognized the hills as property of the Sioux Nation, under a treaty the two parties had signed six years before. The Grant administration tried to buy the hills, but the Sioux, considering them sacred ground, refused to sell; in 1876, federal troops were dispatched to force the Sioux onto reservations and pacify the Great Plains. That June, Custer attacked an encampment of Siou... more »
CIA Director Mike Pompeo Is Interviewed By NBC
*NBC*: *CIA Chief Pompeo: Trump Is a ‘Serious Consumer’ of Intelligence* Allegations that President Donald Trump is uninterested in intelligence briefings related to national security could not be "any more false," CIA chief Mike Pompeo told MSNBC's Hugh Hewitt in an exclusive interview that aired Saturday. Trump “is a serious consumer of the product that the intelligence community delivers," Pompeo said. “I cannot imagine a statement that is any more false than the one that would attribute President Trump not being interested in intelligence and facts when it comes to national s... more »
DCCC-- Never Too Busy To Protect Paul Ryan's House Seat In Wisconsin-- It's In Their DNA Now
That’s an old Blue America radio spot we ran against Paul Ryan at some point in the distant past. As you may know, Randy Bryce isn’t the first Democrat to go up against Ryan. In 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 Ryan's Democratic challenger was Jeffrey Thomas, a retired orthopedic surgeon from Ryan's hometown of Janesville. The Ryan-friendly Thomas' only issue for his first three runs was healthcare and he never quite cracked a third of the vote, but in 2006 he ran against Ryan's shady relationship with Republican corruptionists Jack Abramoff and Tom DeLay and went all the way to 37%. In ... more »
CNN Spins Depp Assassination Threat, Blames Trump
[image: cnn-spins-depp-assassination-threat-blames-trump] A CNN segment on Johnny Depp’s remarks about assassinating President Trump was little more than a thinly-veiled attempt to use the moment to smear the president and his supporters. On Friday morning, host Kate Bolduan and guests Guy Cecil, head of the Democratic SuperPAC, Priorities USA and CNN political commentator Keith Boykin — who is also a former Clinton White House aide — somehow managed to turn a threat against the president’s life into an indictment of the president.
ERDOGAN: Turkey will fight against Kurdish state without consulting any other country
This is Erdogan's strongest warning to the US about its pro-Kurdish policies to-date. The post ERDOGAN: Turkey will fight against Kurdish state without consulting any other country appeared first on The Duran.
COLD WAR IN THE DESERT: How the Qatar crisis is becoming a stalemate
The Qatar conflict could turn into a wider Middle East cold war which could ironically bring a measure of peace to the region. The post COLD WAR IN THE DESERT: How the Qatar crisis is becoming a stalemate appeared first on The Duran.
How I Took The Red Pill And Realized Everything In Our Cult(ure) Is a Lie
By Jeff Berwick Jeff discusses his early experiences in business and the dot com crash, his long series of awakenings starting with reading ”. Health... more »
Trump Admin Set to Expand Number of Civilians Killed by Drone Strikes
By Nicholas West The United States drone program by all objective analysis has not been a precision instrument for killing terrorists. Instead, the program has... more »
Victims Sue Federal Govt for Slap on the Wrist Given to Billionaire Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein
By Jack Burns Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was given a “Sweetheart Deal” by federal prosecutors who chose to allow him to be charged at the... more »
New Louisiana Law Helps Encourage Use of Gold and Silver as Money
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law that exempts the sale and purchase of gold and silver from state... more »
The Alcohol Industry Is Trying to Monopolize Legal Marijuana Distribution
By Carey Wedler A recent state court ruling out of Carson City, Nevada, has essentially reaffirmed an effective monopoly for liquor vendors over the pending... more »
MUFON, Racism and Dodging the Questions
Although the MUFON Inner Circle is announced on MUFON’s website, and there seems to be no attempt to keep the elite organization hidden, very few of the MUFON members I queried had any idea that it existed. It currently is made up of thirteen members, which seems to be more coincidence than design, but that number does seem to have mysterious connotations for some. I don’t believe it significant, only a little bizarre. The thirteen members, in no particular order are: Jan Harzan, Ed L’Heureux, Jennifer Stein, David MacDonald, John Schuessler, Debbie Ziegelmeyer, Clifford Clift, John... more »
"Food Evolution": A Tale Of Two Cities
Last night was the premiere of "Food Evolution", a documentary on the science in our dinner, and I saw it with a large audience for the second time. Wait, premiere? Second time? Which is it? It's both. And that is how it became a tale of two cities. And maybe even a metaphor for the two Americas we now live in. Two weeks ago I moderated a panel on communicating science and, more importantly, *risk*, at the University of Guelph, Canada's most prominent agriculture school. In the evening, there was a showing of "Food Evolution" in an auditorium there. I don't know how many people att... more »
Speculation Continues To Grow That Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Is Dead
A man purported to be the reclusive leader of the militant Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi making what would have been his first public appearance, at a mosque in the centre of Iraq's second city, Mosul, according to a video recording posted on the Internet on... REUTERS/Social Media Website via Reuters TV/File Photo *Reuters*: *If Baghdadi is dead, next IS leader likely to be Saddam-era officer* If Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is confirmed dead, he is likely to be succeeded by one of his top two lieutenants, both of whom were Iraqi army officers under late dictato... more »
MYSTERIOUS LOUISE RICHARDSON
*Louise Richardson* The spooky Louise Richardson is the boss of Oxford University, in the UK. Her speciality is terrorism .[5] *Louise Richardson, her parents, and a golfer.* Louise Richardson was born in Ireland and educated at the University of California, Los Angeles (MA) and at Harvard University (MA, PhD) She is the author of *What Terrorists Want*, an account of terrorism written after the 9 11 attacks. *A Jewish wedding in Waterford, where Louise Richardson was born. * Was Richardson recruited by the CIA, or by Mossad? "Louise Richardson was brought up in rural Ireland, ... more »
Svalbard polar bear habitat higher than average – here’s what that looks like
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 12 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Polar bear habitat around Svalbard in the Barents Sea is currently slightly above average for 23 June 2017: this short post records what that amount of ice looks like according to the Norwegian Ice Service (NIS). Compare to 2015 at the same date, the year that the last polar bear count…
The Heathrow Tarmac Strikes Again!
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 12 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? As we know, the Met Office have informed us that Wednesday was the hottest June day since 1976, with a temperature of 34.5C recorded next to the runway at Heathrow. Apparently the previous hottest June day since 1976 was at…
Subsidizing electric vehicles inefficient way to reduce CO2 emissions: study
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 12 hours ago
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Image credit: thedrive.com Yet another supposedly ‘climate-friendly’ policy gets called into question as Phys.org reports. ‘Costs a fortune’ and ‘has little effect’ are two of the criticisms. Subsidizing the purchase of electric cars in Canada is an inefficient way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that is not cost effective,…
Tornado Stats For 2016–Another Quiet Year
Hifast at The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry – Climate Collections - 12 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? NOAA have been very slow in releasing the final tornado data for 2016, but it is finally out now. As the provisional indicated at the time, last year was another very quiet year for tornadoes, and continued the pattern of a…
Outrageous! Wild Bill for America ARRESTED in Canada...w/Update UPDATE #2 Update #3
*for "hate speech."* Here's what we know so far: From my friend Don Bradway on Facebook: My good friend, Bill (Wild Bill for America) Finlay has been arrested at the airport in Calgary, Canada because he had "smuggled" so-called "hate speech" on his iPad! Bill went to speak at the WCAI (Worldwide Coalition Against Islam) anti-Islam event, by invitation. Bill is asking for our prayers and that we "rally the troops" in his defense! Many of his supporters, yours truly included, warned him of this possibility but he felt he was called to speak out against the violence Islam is bringing... more »
Bill Cosby, whose sexual assault case resulted in a mistrial, will be giving town halls on how to avoid being accused of sexual assault. I have an idea.
Courtesy of WaPo: *Just days after a judge declared a mistrial in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case, his publicists have revealed what he plans to do next — a national tour educating young people on sexual assault — specifically, on how to avoid getting accused of sexual assault. * *“Mr. Cosby wants to get back to work,” spokesman Andrew Wyatt told an Alabama TV anchor Wednesday morning. “We are now planning town halls.” * *“Really?” responded the WBRC Fox 6 News anchor in Birmingham.* *There was a hint of skepticism in the anchor’s voice, which ballooned into full incredulousness... more »
This Is Why Russia Will Not Engage In An Air War Against The U.S. Over The Skies Of Syria
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 27, 2016. US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook *Alex Lockie, Business Insider*:* Here's how an air war between Russia and the US in Syria would go down* After the US downed a Syrian jet making a bombing run on US-backed forces fighting ISIS, Russia threatened to target US and US-led coalition planes West of the Euphrates river in Syria. But while Russia has some advanced surface-to-air missile systems and very agile fighter aircraft in Syria, it wouldn't fare well in what wo... more »
Israel's Fire Support For Its Al-Qaeda Mercenaries Started Three Years Ago
[image: undefined] Al-Qaeda attacked a Syrian Arab Army position in Madinat al-Baath (map) next to the Israel occupied Golan heights. Al-Qaeda requested Israeli fire-support by launching some mortars towards empty space in the Israel occupied area. The Israeli Defense Force accepted the request and destroyed two Syrian Arab Army tanks. Two Syrian soldiers were killed. The SAA held steady and the al-Qaeda attack on its position failed. This was very easy to predict. Israel has supported al-Qaeda in the area since at least 2014. The al-Qaeda fire-request-by-mortar scheme has been in ... more »
Israel's Fire Support For Its Al-Qaeda Mercenaries Started Three Years Ago
[image: undefined] Al-Qaeda attacked a Syrian Arab Army position in Madinat al-Baath (map) next to the Israel occupied Golan heights. Al-Qaeda requested Israeli fire-support by launching some mortars towards empty space in the Israel occupied area. The Israeli Defense Force accepted the request and destroyed two Syrian Arab Army tanks. Two Syrian soldiers were killed. The SAA held steady and the al-Qaeda attack on its position failed. This was very easy to predict. Israel has supported al-Qaeda in the area since at least 2014. The al-Qaeda fire-request-by-mortar scheme has been in ... more »
Israel's Fire Support For Its Al-Qaeda Mercenaries Started Three Years Ago
[image: undefined] Al-Qaeda attacked a Syrian Arab Army position in Madinat al-Baath (map) next to the Israel occupied Golan heights. Al-Qaeda requested Israeli fire-support by launching some mortars towards empty space in the Israel occupied area. The Israeli Defense Force accepted the request and destroyed two Syrian Arab Army tanks. Two Syrian soldiers were killed. The SAA held steady and the al-Qaeda attack on its position failed. This was very easy to predict. Israel has supported al-Qaeda in the area since at least 2014. The al-Qaeda fire-request-by-mortar scheme has been in ... more »
Israel's Fire Support For Its Al-Qaeda Mercenaries Started Three Years Ago
[image: undefined] Al-Qaeda attacked a Syrian Arab Army position in Madinat al-Baath (map) next to the Israel occupied Golan heights. Al-Qaeda requested Israeli fire-support by launching some mortars towards empty space in the Israel occupied area. The Israeli Defense Force accepted the request and destroyed two Syrian Arab Army tanks. Two Syrian soldiers were killed. The SAA held steady and the al-Qaeda attack on its position failed. This was very easy to predict. Israel has supported al-Qaeda in the area since at least 2014. The al-Qaeda fire-request-by-mortar scheme has been in ... more »
The Ideological Balkanization of the United States
The red state – blue state division of the United States as revealed by the presidential results of the past four presidential elections. Wikimedia Commons / Angr This week The Sacramento Bee reported additional evidence for the ideological balkanization of the United States. The newspaper of California’s capitol reported the state government is now banning publicly […]
"A Giant Question Mark..."
"We are all of us born, live and die in the shadow of a giant question mark that refers to three questions: Where do we come from? Why? And where, oh where, are we going?" - Tennessee Williams
Free Download: Christopher Browning, “Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 And The Final Solution In Poland”
Freely download “Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 And The Final Solution In Poland”, by Christopher Browning, here: - https://ia802506.us.archive.org/
"So, You Want to Clean Up the World - Can You Even Clean Your Room?"
*"So, You Want to Clean Up the World - Can You Even Clean Your Room?* * How Jordan B. Peterson Is Bringing Order out of Chaos"* by Laurie Ring "A mild-mannered, soft-spoken, past middle-aged University of Toronto psychology professor with an Ontario accent has taken over YouTube to fight political correctness and other chaos. Dr. Jordan B Peterson (JBP) has posted his lectures, and other random thoughts on social media. These postings are creating news ways of understanding the old ways of looking at the world. With a unique combination of evolutionary psychology, Jungian mythologic... more »
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “Acroyali/Standing In Motion”
Yanni, “Acroyali/Standing In Motion” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh4mJw1r8SQ
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 24, 2017
Defense Secretary James Mattis (right) and Army Gen. John Nicholson (left), commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, hold a news conference at Resolute Support headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan on April 24. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters *David Petraeus and Michael O’Hanlon, WSJ*: *Getting an Edge in the Long Afghan Struggle* Trump’s early approach holds promise if backed with a sustained, and sustainable, commitment. Can the U.S. succeed in Afghanistan? Not without a sustained, and sustainable, commitment. President Trump’s decision to give Defense Secretary Jim Mattis the author... more »
What Police State? Undercover Cops Bust Teens for Selling Bottled Water
[image: water]The teenagers were apprehended by "undercover police officers" for selling bottled water outside of the National Mall without a permit.
WATCH: Cop Cars Swarm Black Man for Crossing in the Crosswalk the Wrong Way
[image: crosswalk]A Florida man was stopped by Jacksonville Police and threatened with arrest for allegedly crossing a crosswalk illegally.
Fear and loathing in third world London
The British government and local authorities in London are yet again showing contempt for ordinary people even as it claims to be helping them. The post Fear and loathing in third world London appeared first on The Duran .
World News Briefs -- June 24, 2017
*Reuters:* *Iraqi forces free hundreds of civilians in Mosul Old City battles as death toll mounts* Iraqi forces opened exit routes for hundreds of civilians to flee the Old City of Mosul on Saturday as they battled to retake the quarter from Islamic State militants mounting a last stand in what was the de facto capital of their self-declared caliphate. U.S.-trained urban warfare units were channeling their onslaught along two perpendicular streets that converge in the heart of the Old City, aiming to isolate the jihadist insurgents in four pockets. The week-old battle in the Old... more »
Senate Trumpcare Bill Shows GOP Thinks Working Poor Should Struggle More For Health Care
Senate Republicans want to make Obamacare much worse in order to fund a large tax cuts for the rich, drug companies, insurance companies, and device makers. The post Senate Trumpcare Bill Shows GOP Thinks Working Poor Should Struggle More For Health Care appeared first on Shadowproof.
Pedant's Corner
Having a blog affords you the chance to share with the world not only your devastating critiques of BBC bias but also your pedantic tendencies. Having spent over a year now very slowly and carefully reading John Keay's excellent if densely-detailed *China: A History *I do think that I now know more than I probably ought to about Chinese geography. I can actually tell my Shaanxi from my Shanxi. So when Kate Silverton told us about a terrible landslide in China on tonight's BBC One news bulletin my nit-picking ears instantly pricked up. The silver-tongued one said, "There's been a... more »
Free Speech on the Way Out: Al Jazeera Targeted for Take-Down
I've been posting quite often on the erosion of free speech. As a student of liberalism, I would argue that free speech is our most important right because it enables social and individual transformation. The Internet is one of the most amazing "public squares" that has ever existed. Free speech is abundant and chaotic on the Internet. The ossified model of centralized media dissemination and control has been disrupted by the decentralized model of the web 2.0 platform. Of course, free speech means that sophists who care little for the pursuit of truth may have as much influence as... more »
Jez they couldn't
Oh dear! The BBC has now deleted this tweet from its Radio 1 feed (sent out by some trigger-happy Corbynista within its ranks perchance?): I'm guessing that the tweet was drawing too many complaints on Twitter (including plenty from well-known, influential righties). I was seeing a lot of those tweets. People were actually impugning the BBC's impartiality. So it clearly had to go. Bye-bye!
Drone pictures: Two ISIS suicide bombers pulverize Kurdish bases inside Raqqa
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:30 P.M.) – With the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) moving ever closer to downtown Raqqa, ISIS is increasing its use of suicide bombers, dodging roadblocks and targeting Kurdish forward positions in built-up areas of the city. On Saturday afternoon, two more Islamic State car bombs blasted what Amaq Agency claimed to be SDF […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Израильская авиация нанесла удары по позициям сирийской армии во время атаки “Аль-Каиды”
Сегодня израильские боевые самолёты нанесли авиаудары по позициям Сирийской Арабской Армии на Голанских высотах, причинив значительный ущерб правительственным войскам в окрестностях города Баас. Военный источник на Голанских высотах сообщил, что израильские ВВС уничтожили танк и самоходную установку “Шилка” под предлогом того, что сирийские военные из миномётов обстреляли оккупированную Израилем территорию. Источник рассказал агентству Al-Masdar News, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
EEUU y Emiratos Árabes Unidos torturan en cárceles secretas de Yemen
(HispanTV) EAU tiene dos cárceles secretas en Yemen, donde tortura a los presos yemeníes con la ayuda de espías estadounidenses. Un informe de la organización pro derechos humanos Human Rights Watch (HRW) denunció el jueves que las fuerzas de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) arrestan arbitrariamente o desaparecen forzosamente a los yemeníes y parece que han “trasladado […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Ryan Meili writes about the fundamental importance of trust in both politics and medicine - and the corrosive effects of corporate donations in both: When we talk about the problems with political donations, we're not really talking about campaign financing. We're talking about something much more fundamental. We're talking about trust. ... We're talking about the way that the public views political leaders. Do they trust us to do the right thing? Do they trust us in our interactions with companies, in our interactions in handing out cont... more »
BREAKING: Israel attacks Syrian Arab Army from the occupied Golan Heights
A totally unconscionable war crime. The post BREAKING: Israel attacks Syrian Arab Army from the occupied Golan Heights appeared first on The Duran.
VIDEO: Russia delivers humanitarian aid to Syrians in Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Russian security forces in Syria have delivered humanitarian aid to a village in the province of Latakia after a very recent agreement was reached between Syrian provincial authorities and the Russian military. Russian peacekeepers operating under the initiative of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria delivered […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS fully encircled in Raqqa city after latest Kurdish advances
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:30 P.M.) – On Saturday morning, Kurdish-led forces met up across the Euphrates River southeast of Raqqa city, thus bringing the largely ISIS-held city of Raqqa under de facto siege. Due to the swift capture of Mustajid Naqib village today, several thousand ISIS members are now fully surrounded by the US-backed Syrian Democratic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Kurds worried about possible deal between government, Russia and Turkey
(ARA News) Syrian Kurdish officials have expressed worries that the Turkish army will attack either Afrin or Tal Rifaat in northern Syria with silent support from the Syrian government and Russia. They are calling on the international community to save Afrin that hosts thousands of IDPs (internally displaced people). “The people are afraid of a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Large batch of ammo confiscated by Syrian security forces in rural Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:50 P.M.) – Syrian security forces stopped a pickup truck on Saturday that was trying to enter East Ghouta region of Damascus province through Al-Wafideen checkpoint near Harasta town. The driver pretended to be carrying vegetables; however, upon the inspection it turned out that the truck, in fact, was loaded with thousands of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Update: Israeli warplanes bomb Syrian forces while Al-Qaeda blitzes their positions
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Minutes ago, Israeli warplanes targeted the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the Golan Heights, inflicting heavy damage on the government defenses near Ba’ath City. According to a military source in the Golan Heights, the Israeli Air Force destroyed one tank and one shilka after claiming the Syrian military fired […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
BREAKING: Israeli warplane bombs Syrian army in Quneitra
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5: 35 P.M.) – An Israeli fighter jet conducted, today, an airstrike, targeting positions for the Syrian Army in Quneitra province, an Israeli military source told AFP. According to the source, the airstrike comes as a response for a mortar attack launched earlier from the Syrian territories on the Israeli-controlled Golan Height. Earlier […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIL promises more terrorist attacks against Christians in Europe
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIL) published another leaflet this week, promising to commit more acts of terror against European Christians. ISIL’s propaganda wing released a copy of the leaflet online, Friday, vowing to specifically target European Christians. Earlier this month, the Islamic State released a similar warning, which resulted in a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadist paradise in Idlib once again shaken by militant infighting
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:18 P.M.) – The town of Salqin in northwestern Idlib countryside became a scene of infighting on Saturday, as heavy clashes erupted between jihadists of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS, Syrian Al-Qaeda branch) and local residents. According to reports, firefights were instigated by masked HTS militants trying to arrest civilians without a reason. Local […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Belgium: NATO agrees to help build security institutions in Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:05 P.M.) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO will help the Libyan government build ” effective defence and security institutions” in the northern African country, speaking to press in Brussels, Thursday, following a meeting with Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez Al-Sarraj earlier that day. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army, Hezbollah capture Arak Gas Station as they push east to Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA), alongside Hezbollah and Liwaa Fatemiyoun, resumed their offensive operations in the eastern countryside of Homs, Saturday, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIL) last positions at the Arak Gas Fields. Led by their elite 5th Corps, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies attacked the Islamic State’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Jihadist rebels launch large-scale offensive in Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, alongside Jaysh Al-Tawhid, launched a major offensive in the Golan Heights, today, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions near their stronghold of Ba’ath City. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies began the offensive by attacking the Syrian Army’s defenses from their own […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Terroranschlag in Einkaufsmeile von Aleppo: FSA tötet mehrere Zivilisten
Eine massive Explosion erschütterte gestern Nacht eine beliebte Einkaufsstrasse im Furqan-Viertel Aleppos, bei der vier Zivilisten getötet und 20 weitere verletzt wurden. Die FSA-Miliz “Sarayah Abu Omara” bekannte sich zu dem Anschlag, der laut ihrem Statement syrischen Sicherheitskräften galt. Die Opfer des Anschlages sind jedoch ausschließlich Besucher der Einkaufsstrassen die vor allem Einkäufe für das […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Qatar Is Centre Stage In A World At War - Guest Column by James at Winter Patriot Blog
*Doha, Capital of Qatar* *USrael to Qatar: "We put you up there and* *we can take you out!"* There have been some very good analyses of the Qatar crisis on the Alternative Internet in the past few days. My instincts tell me that this crisis might just be the one that puts the globalist neocon ziofascist push towards *WWIII*, which has been stalled due to some genius "checkmating" by Russia, over the top. In my opinion, Saudi Arabia and its allies are, just like the ISIS terrorists, acting as USrael's proxy in the Middle East...just on a grander scale. In the guest column below, J... more »
Despite The Corrosive Effect Of The DCCC, There Is A Reason To Believe
Hard to imagine, but even today 42% of Americans still prefer to see Republicans control Congress. A new poll from NBC News and the *Wall Street Journal* shows that just 50% of Americans would prefer Democrats take over Congress in 2018. NBC reports “that’s the largest lead either party has held on that generic ballot question in the NBC/WSJ poll since 2013, and the first time either party reached 50 percent on that question since 2008.” But still… this is the Republican Party those 42% want in control, the GOP so eloquently described by Charles Pierce for *Esquire*: Today is not... more »
Longest Walk 5 Walks into West Virginia Photos by Bad Bear
Photos by Western Shoshone Photojournalist Carl Bad Bear Sampson. Longest Walk 5 walks into West Virginia, from Kentucky, with the message of halting drug abuse and domestic violence.
CNN anchor calls Fox and Friends "State TV." Which of course it is.
Courtesy of The Hill: *CNN anchor John King blasted Fox News's morning show as "state TV" on Friday as he accused Fox's Ainsley Earhardt of throwing President Trump softball questions in a new interview. * *King made the comment after airing a clip of the interview from "Fox and Friends" where Trump explained his recent declaration that he had no tapes of his conversations with former FBI Director James Comey. Trump implied on Twitter weeks ago that he could have recorded Comey. * *As Trump answered, Earhardt added that she believed Trump's tactic was a "smart way to make sure [Co... more »
Encounter with heart-shaped face wolf in the Finish wilderness
The look of love: Rarely, an animal is born with unique markings. Wolf pictured in the Finnish wilderness was amazingly born with perfect heart. Animals with truly unique fur coats are likely unaware of their distinct beauty. Not only are these incredible animal markings rare, but they also have a lot to do with genetics. Just like the color of your hair or the shape of your eyes, animal markings are formed based on their genetic coding. It is the largest of Old World grey wolves, averaging 39 kg (86 lb) in Europe;however, exceptionally large individuals have weighed between 69–80 ... more »
Sweet retirement beckons as awareness of vaccine risks accelerates
Well, dear readers, the new ruling of the European Court of Justice that vaccines can be blamed for causing illnesses provided victims give reasonable proof of damage means I can finally think of retiring from this blog. My case in Greece proves that just to publish facts and evidence about vaccine risks, specifically epidemic vaccines, […]
HISTORICAL VACCINE INJURY RULING, HOPEFUL TIMES
The European Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that vaccines can be blamed for causing illnesses, specifying new, empirical standards of proof. The new standards of proof will make it much easier for victims of vaccine injury to obtain compensation. Victims will need to show serious, clear and consistent evidence that vaccines caused an injury. Pharmaceutical companies, in […]
LANDMARK CHANGE IN EUROPEAN VACCINE LIABILITY LAW HERALDS END OF BIG PHARMA’S IMMUNITY, NEW STANDARDS OF PROOF EASE COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF VACCINE VICTIMS
Vaccine Liability in Europe: A New Development Posted on June 22, 2017 by Alex Stein By Alex Stein Yesterday, the European Court of Justice has issued an important ruling on vaccine manufacturers liability. N.W. et al. v. Sanofi Pasteur MSD, C‑621/15. This ruling triggered a hailstorm of criticism from different media outlets, including CNN. These […]
HISTORICAL EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE RULING ON VACCINE DAMAGE. READ THE PRESS RELEASE
Court of Justice of the European Union PRESS RELEASE No 66/2017 Luxembourg, 21 June 2017 Judgment in Case C-621/15 N. W and Others v Sanofi Pasteur MSD and Others Where there is a lack of scientific consensus, the proof of the defect of the vaccine and of a causal link between the defect and […]
Medical proof that many flu jabs are dangerous, and the medical community knows it, is the fact they are classified as hazardous waste. If they are hazardous to the environment, how can they not be hazardous injected into the bloodstream of people?
The media have gone into a frenzy over a ground breaking European Court of Justice ruling that patients can sue for illnesses they believe were caused by jabs claiming that it opens the door to a flood of baseless cases. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/06/22/european-court-justice-ruling-could-open-floodgates-spurious/ In fact, there is plenty of medical proof or scientific proof that vaccines […]
Et tu, Thanou?
All the evidence points to Greece’s Areios Pagos President Vasiliki Thanou being implicated in the repeated perversion of justice in my case. A clue that she may have established back channels to receive funding is a secretive gala at the Hilton she organized attended by foreign guests and with intransparent financing held. MPs from To Potami […]
Soros fixer from Eurasia in crosshairs of Senate probe into whether AG Loretta Lynch tried to stifle Hillary email investigation
From USA Today The committee, in a statement released Friday by Grassley and Graham, cited an April story by The New York Times reporting that the FBI came into possession of a batch of hacked documents, including one authored by a “Democratic operative who expressed confidence that Ms. Lynch would keep the Clinton investigation from […]
Russian hacking of election data widespread. Did voter data end up with Kushner or Bannon?
From Time The hacking of state and local election databases in 2016 was more extensive than previously reported, including at least one successful attempt to alter voter information, and the theft of thousands of voter records that contain private information like partial Social Security numbers, current and former officials tell TIME. In one case, investigators […]
Trumpstroke Part 3. Trump admits the Russians interfered in US elections
Very hot here in Larisa, Greece, close to 40 degrees, but it seems to be even hotter in Washington DC. A serious case of sun stroke come explain his latest self incriminating ramblings. President Donald Trump appeared to admit that Russia interfered in the 2016 US presidential election in a Friday night tweet in which he criticized […]
SYRIA: Faced With Massive US Escalation, How Would Russia Respond?
SYRIA: Faced With Massive US Escalation, How Would Russia Respond? by http://21stcenturywire.com/ In the past week, the situation in Syria has not only continued to become increasingly dangerous, but thanks to the US and its allies on the ground in Syria, the threat of all-out war is actually accelerating towards us. – Just one week ago, 21WIRE […]
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