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Vice President Mike Pence reminds us why we may not be in such a hurry to impeach Donald Trump.
Courtesy of Vox: *Vice President Mike Pence popped into the 40th anniversary celebration of the conservative Christian group Focus on the Family to remind members he’s a devout Christian politician who has his back. And, he says, so is President Donald Trump. * *After the group’s president Jim Daly introduced Pence as “one of us,” the vice president spoke for 30 minutes on Friday, on both foreign policy and domestic issues. Unsurprisingly, Pence focused quite a bit on abortion, reiterating the Trump administration’s commitment to what he characterized as the "timeless values” Foc... more »
South Koreans Encircle U.S. Embassy
Thousands of demonstrators formed a human chain around the American embassy in the South Korean capital, Seoul, to register their disapproval of the US-built THAAD missile defense system in their country. South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in and Trump are due to meet for the first time in Washington next week, with THAAD expected to dominate the agenda. Moon, a center-left politician, who was sworn in last month after a corruption scandal brought down the previous right-wing administration, has been a critic of the way in which the sophisticated defense system has been deployed and... more »
Israel Launches A Second Day Of Strikes On Syrian Positions After More Spill-Over Fire Hits Israeli Positions
*Haaretz:* *Report: Israel Strikes Syrian Army in Second Flare-up in Two Days* Israeli aircraft struck a Syrian army jeep in Golan Heights, Syrian army source tells Lebanon news outlet, after errant fire hits Israeli territory Israel reportedly attacked a Syrian army unit in the northern Golan Heights on Sunday after errant fire from the Syrian side spilled over into Israeli territory, the second cross-border flare-up in two days. Israeli aircraft struck a Syrian army jeep in the Syrian Golan, a Syrian army official told the Lebanese news outlet al-Mayadeen. The Israel Defense Fo... more »
"We got a fuckin‘ problem"
From Seymour Hersch Printed by WELT (Germany) *Intelligence officials doubted the alleged Sarin gas attack at Khan Sheikhoun. WELT AM SONNTAG presents a chat protocol of a security advisor and an active American soldier on duty at a key base in the region. * This conversation was provided to [award winning journalist] Seymour Hersh. It is between a security adviser and an active US American soldier on duty on a key operational base about the events in Khan Sheikhoun. We have made abbreviations: American soldier (AS) and Security Advisor (SA). WELT AM SONNTAG is aware of the locati... more »
Nice heatwave, but June 1878 was hotter
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Booker on last week’s heatwave: ? Headline writers were itching during last week’s heatwave to proclaim that it was a “record breaking” June, particularly on June 21, when the BBC flashed up that the temperature had hit “35 degrees” (in…
Aussie Government Broadcaster Gives Climate Skeptics Airtime
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Australian ABC Guest essay by Eric Worrall h/t Judith Curry (one of the guests): The ABC, Australia’s government owned media outlet, has dedicated an entire Science Show program, including a star cast of climate skeptics, to exploring why some politicians and academics dispute the alleged climate consensus. Has…
War coming in the Gulf? Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Sarajevo moment with Qatar
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's ultimatum to Qatar threatens a wider regional war pitting key allies of the US against each other. The post War coming in the Gulf? Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Sarajevo moment with Qatar appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Israel AGAIN attacks Syrian Arab Army for the second time in less than 24 hours
This comes hours after the Israeli Prime Minister justified yesterday's attack on Syria. The post BREAKING: Israel AGAIN attacks Syrian Arab Army for the second time in less than 24 hours appeared first on The Duran.
Israel Strikes Syrian Army Twice in Two Days
*In "response" only, of course. "Errant fire", doncha know?* *Haaretz* * Israel reportedly attacked a Syrian army unit in the northern Golan Heights on Sunday after errant fire from the Syrian side spilled over into Israeli territory, the second cross-border flare-up in two days.* *Israeli aircraft struck a Syrian army jeep in the Syrian Golan, a Syrian army official told the Lebanese news outlet al-Mayadeen. The Israel Defense Forces haven't confirmed the report.* *Yesterday * Israeli Airforce "Responds" to Projectile Launch By Attacking Syrian Army How long before Israel makes th... more »
HOW MANY FACTS CAN MAUREEN DOWD GET WRONG IN ONE COLUMN?
Maureen Dowd attacks a cartoon version of the Democrats: The Democrats just got skunked four to nothing in races they excitedly thought they could win because everyone they hang with hates Trump. If Trump is the Antichrist, as they believe, then Georgia was going to be a cakewalk, and Nancy Pelosi was going to be installed as speaker before the midterms by acclamation. But it turned into another soul-sucking disappointment. The special House elections were in Kansas, South Carolina, Montana, and Georgia. Do you know *anyone* who thought Democrats could win all four? Or even three? ... more »
President Trump: Clintons Colluded With The Democrat Party To defeat Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton colluded with the Democratic Party in order to beat Crazy Bernie Sanders. Is she allowed to so collude? Unfair to Bernie! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 25, 2017 *Politico:* *Trump in tweet: Clinton colluded to beat Sanders* After more than five months as president, Donald Trump is still talking about the 2016 election. On Sunday morning, the president tweeted that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton "colluded with the Democratic Party" to beat Bernie Sanders. "Hillary Clinton colluded with the Democratic Party in order to beat Crazy Bernie Sanders. Is... more »
Qatar Wants The U.S. To Intervene In The Gulf Crisis And Urge The Arab States To Lift Their Blockade
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in May. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Reuters *The Hill:* *Qatar urges Trump to intervene in Gulf crisis* As the diplomatic crisis in the Gulf nears its first full month, Qatari officials are urging the White House to exert its considerable influence on the nations that have imposed a blockade on the tiny peninsular state. Qatar is asking the U.S. to pressure Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain to end the isolation that started June 5, when the countri... more »
Top 10 Pieces of Modern Day Health Propaganda
*Makia Freeman* - Looking to Big Pharma-Western Medicine to solve all your health problems is dangerous. The post Top 10 Pieces of Modern Day Health Propaganda appeared first on Waking Times.
Emma the moose visits the man who rescued her every day
One day, Erikas Plucas came back home to find a baby moose lying alone outside his gate.She was starved, filthy, and terrified. As Erikas approached she tried to get up and run, but was too weak to even stand. Erikas did what we’d hope anyone would do: he took the moose in and nursed her back to health. Erikas believes that the moose’s mother had been shot by hunters, and that she had run off alone in search of help. Erikas called animal services and asked his friends what he should do, but was told to leave the moose alone. He couldn’t do that. Erikas began by gathering leaves a... more »
Firm Behind Russian Dossier On President Trump A Democrat Front?
*New York Post:** Sketchy firm behind Trump dossier is stalling investigators* A secretive Washington firm that commissioned the dubious intelligence dossier on Donald Trump is stonewalling congressional investigators trying to learn more about its connections to the Democratic Party. The Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this month threatened to subpoena the firm, Fusion GPS, after it refused to answer questions and provide records to the panel identifying who financed the error-ridden dossier, which was circulated during the election and has sparked much of the Russia scandal n...more »
Iraqi forces liberate 2/3 of Mosul’s Old City: commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – The Iraqi Armed Forces have liberated two thirds of Mosul’s Old City District over the last two weeks, the commander of the federal police, Ra’ed Shaker Joudat claimed on Saturday. With the army and federal police intensifying their military operations in this district, the Islamic State has been forced to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syria: MoD footage shows Kalibr missiles obliterating IS targets
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – The Russian Ministry of Defence released footage on Sunday showing its Kalibr cruise missiles hitting Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) targets in Syria’s Hama region. The bombardment took place on Friday, as Russia’s Krasnodar submarine and naval vessels Admiral Essen and Admiral Grigorovich launched missiles at the targets from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Israeli military attacks Syrian Army in Golan Heights again
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Israeli military once again attacked the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Golan Heights this weekend, after projectiles fired from Syria allegedly landed in the occupied territories. According to initial reports from soldiers in the Al-Quneitra Governorate, the Israeli military targeted the Syrian Army’s positions near the Old Government […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Rebel militias beat-off ISIS offensive in western Daraa countryside
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels, backed up by the Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) jihadist group, have foiled a large ISIS offensive in the western countryside of Daraa Governonate. ISIS had launched their assault on the rebel-held town of Hait beginning on midnight and clashes lasted until today afternoon. In a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israeli military claims projectiles from Syria landed in occupied Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:05 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) alleged on Twitter that several projectiles from Syria landed in the occupied Golan Heights. Moments ago, several projectiles fired from Syria hit an open area in the northern Golan Heights. No injuries reported. — IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) June 25, 2017 The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Netanyahu defends Israeli attack on Syrian forces fighting Al-Qaeda: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:55 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on Israeli airstrikes against Syrian Arab Army (SAA) military positions in the Syrian-controlled area of the Golan Heights, speaking from Jerusalem on Saturday. “Last night the IDF attacked Syrian military targets,” stated Netanyahu. “This was a vigorous response to mortar fire at our territory. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In Photos (Graphic, 18+): Syrian Army officially defeats jihadist offensive in Quneitra
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:41 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) with the support of the National Defense Forces (NDF) and other allies have officially recaptured all lost points to the west of al-Baath city in Quneitra Governonate, effectively reversing every gain that jihadist militants were able to achieve yesterday. The recaptured points include Mashtal Al-Zohor, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan se desmaya después de las oraciones de la mañana en Estambul
El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, declaró que había tenido una “rápida recuperación” después de desmayarse antes de las oraciones de la mañana de Eid en la mezquita de Mimar Sinan, en Estambul, el domingo. “Experimento la inestabilidad de la presión arterial dependiendo de mi nivel de azúcar. Gracias a Dios por la rápida recuperación. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army captures new points along strategic highway in west Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:55 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their military operations in the western countryside of Al-Raqqa, Sunday, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIL) defenses along the strategic Ithriya-Resafa Highway. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army attacked the Islamic State’s positions at the large hilltop of Tal SyriaTel and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan faints after morning prayers in Istanbul
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:35 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that he had made a ‘quick recovery’ after fainting ahead of Eid morning prayers at the Mimar Sinan mosque in Istanbul, Sunday. “I experience blood pressure instability depending on my sugar level. Thank God for the quick recovery. I am in a good condition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Musings On Iraq In The News
I was cited in “Competing Interests in Shingal District: Examining the PKK-linked Structures, Defusing Tensions,” by Tomas Kavalek for the Middle East Research Institute, and in "Obstacles To Return In Retaken Areas Of Iraq" by the International Organization For Migration. My interview with journalist Wladimir van Wilgenburg on the dispute over Sinjar was republished in eKurd.
Mosul Campaign Day 251 Jun 24 2017
Families fleeing the fighting in west Mosul (AFP) June 24 was another slow day of advances for the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) in west Mosul. The Federal Police said it freed Bab al-Baid, one of the entrances to the Old City district. Other Federal Police units were pushinginto the center of the district towards Farouq Street and the Omar al-Aswad Mosque. The Golden Division were also on the outskirts of the Nouri Mosque, which the Islamic State recently destroyed. A general from the division claimedthat 50% of the Old City was now under government control and would be liberated i... more »
‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ – Episode 22: Democrats And Their Ossoff Fail
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola highlight some pretty awful and horrible stories on this week’s show but not before talking about the Democratic Party’s latest epic fail with Jon Ossoff’s loss in Georgia. After discussing what happened with Ossoff, the show moves on to the United States military and The post ‘Unauthorized Disclosure’ – Episode 22: Democrats And Their Ossoff Fail appeared first on Shadowproof.
EXCLUSIVE: Watch Cops Arrest Man and Friends For Trespassing on Their OWN Property
[image: trespassing]A Georgia man was arrested for trespassing on his own property and then booked in jail on a disorderly conduct charge, after a scheduled pool party.
Health Care Debate Exposed as a Fraud, Dems and Reps Just United to do Big Pharma Bidding
[image: health]While we're inundated with partisan nonsense over health care and Obamacare, the bipartisan FDA Reauthorization Act already allows Big Pharma to continue fleecing Americans.
Bad Apple? Entire Police Unit Suspended for Covering Up Home Invasion
[image: invasion]An entire drug unit was placed on administrative leave after it was accused of conducting a home invasion without a warrant and covering it up.
Lawsuit Exposes State in Taking Kids from Parents and Heavily Drugging them with Psychotropics
[image: foster]A new lawsuit contends foster children are being dangerously overmedicated with powerful psychotropic drugs — akin to a 'chemical straightjacket' — just to control their behavior.
Tosh.0 Just Exposed a Dark Pedophile Channel on YouTube With Over 12 BILLION Views
[image: youtube]A disturbing trend in user uploaded videos to YouTube has led to the creation of several sites, which appeal to children, but may serve as eye candy for pedophiles.
Arrested Pedophile LAPD Cop, Helped Teens Steal Cars, Weapons, And Terrorize Public
[image: pedophile]An investigation into stolen police cruisers and equipment by police cadets has led to the arrest of a pedophile LAPD officer, accused of having sex with a cadet.
Donald Trump compares colluding with Russia to steal an American election to Hillary Clinton working with the DNC during the primaries. No, seriously.
Hillary Clinton colluded with the Democratic Party in order to beat Crazy Bernie Sanders. Is she allowed to so collude? Unfair to Bernie! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 25, 2017 Okay first off this is inaccurate, and the result of Russian propaganda during the Democratic primaries that misrepresented stolen emails from the DNC. Secondly, WTF? If this WERE accurate it would still be Americans working with Americans to win an American election. On the other hand if Trump colluded with the Russians it would be the case of an American working with a foreign power using cyb... more »
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Lana Payne writes that austerity bears much of the blame for the Grenfell Tower inferno - as well as for the increased dangers facing all but the wealthiest of people: Grenfell Tower was not an accident. It is what happens when austerity becomes entrenched government ideology. Grenfell Tower is the tragic consequence of an economic system that no longer works for most people, but instead fuels inequality and greed. Grenfell Tower is the tragic consequence of government indifference and arrogance and, yes, even contempt for those struggling t... more »
“Rain Dance”
*“Rain Dance”* by James Howard Kunstler The standard explanation is that, first, Medicare jacked up overall healthcare activity in the 1960s, hauling in a customer-base of old folks who previously received no special treatment and were, generally, less well than non-old folk. Secondarily, technological innovation opened up so many new methods of disease control for everybody, young and old, that we’re able to treat more sickness in more complicated ways -and that drove costs up way further. The greater part of the story remains neatly concealed within the matrix of rackets erected... more »
A new chapter in the Syrian crisis and Turkey’s new international alignment (VIDEO)
The coming conflict between the Kurds and Turkey is widely discussed in this video Q and A. The post A new chapter in the Syrian crisis and Turkey’s new international alignment (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Turkish President faints in Istanbul
He blamed the fainting episode on low blood sugar levels. The post BREAKING: Turkish President faints in Istanbul appeared first on The Duran.
ERDOGAN ON SAUDI ULTIMATUM: “Disrespectful against Turkey”
The Turkish President has roundly condemned the Saudi authored ultimatum to Qatar. The post ERDOGAN ON SAUDI ULTIMATUM: “Disrespectful against Turkey” appeared first on The Duran.
Another Coal Mine for Donald Trump to Embrace!
Originally posted on Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole: West Cumbria Mining Video from Kevin Murphy on Vimeo The video above shows the same old…
Will National Post print my response to "Holocaust denier" libel? UPDATE: ATTACKED BY JDL TERRORISTS?
*UPDATE: The good news is that the National Post has updated their story to reflect what I sent them (see below). The bad news is that I just got back from Quds day in Chicago and Toronto to find my car's brakes are completely gone – the pedal sinks to the floor with no resistance. I left the car on a street that is totally deserted on the weekend, near a Park-and-Ride (which was full). The brakes worked fine when I parked there to catch the bus to Chicago Friday afternoon. * *I don't know whether my brakes were sabotaged, or whether they just happened to c... more »
U.S. Special Forces Are Now Focused On Capturing ISIS Leaders
Armed men in uniform identified by Syrian Democratic forces as US special operations forces are seen in the village of Fatisah in the northern Syrian province of Raqa on May 25, 2016. © Delil Souleiman / AFP *New York Times*: *Commando Raids on ISIS Yield Vital Data in Shadowy War* WASHINGTON — One late afternoon in April, helicopter-borne American commandos intercepted a vehicle in southeastern Syria carrying a close associate of the Islamic State’s supreme leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The associate, Abdurakhmon Uzbeki, was a rare prize whom United States Special Operations force... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Hackers leaked 32 terabytes of secret Windows 10 code Evidence is mounting that Russia took 4 clear paths to meddle in the US election How Amazon fights counterfeit goods The privatization of the subway is the solution New Yorkers need Senate Judiciary Committee Opens Probe Into Loretta Lynch McDonalds Is Replacing 2,500 Human Cashiers With Digital Kiosks: Here Is Its Math New York's "Billionaires Row" Suffers Biggest Foreclosure In History Largest East Coast Pipeline Reveals Demand For Gasoline Is Crashing A Cyberattack 'the World Isn't Ready For' - The New York... more »
World News Briefs -- June 25, 2017
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (3rd R) attends prayers on the first day of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, inside a mosque in Hama, in this handout picture provided by SANA on June 25, 2017, Syria. SANA/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters: **Syria's more confident Assad gives Eid prayers in Hama* Syrian President Bashar al-Assad delivered prayers for Islam's Eid al-Fitr holiday in Hama on Sunday, the furthest he has traveled inside Syria in years, showing his growing confidence. State television broadcast footage of Assad standing to pray in a large mosque in Hama behind its imam, ... more »
Home Away
By Cathy Jameson We started talking about taking a summer family vacation several months ago. With as many needs as one of my children has, with my husband’s job demands being as intense as they are, and with autism reality...
Alaskans are rarely on the cutting edge of anything, except coffee consumption apparently.
Courtesy of The Guardian: *You think your Starbucks cold-brew coffee is trendy? People in Anchorage were buying bottled cold brew five years ago. As for your pour-over black cup made with single-origin beans from a small farm in Africa? Yawn. Fairbanks has been doing that since the 1990s. * *Little-known fact: Alaska is among the most coffee-obsessed states in the nation. Some years, the coffee-shop-to-human ratio in Anchorage has been higher than Seattle, making it the most caffeinated place in the America (at last count, in 2011, it dropped to number two, with about one coffee ... more »
TrumpCare 3.0 vs Medicare-For-All
Last night Bernie spoke about TrumpCare at the Pittsburgh Convention Center and this morning he’ll be doing the same at Express Live in Columbus, Ohio and again this evening at the West Virginia Civic Center in Charleston. You can get to the essence of his message by watching the short clip he released (above). Do you doubt anything that he says in his response to the Republican “healthcare” bill? All those assertions about what Americans want, for example? On Friday, the Pew Research Center released a new poll, senators might want to look at before they vote on TrumpCare 3.0. Top...more »
We Now Know What It's Like To Go To War in a B-2 Stealth Bomber
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The stealthy B-2 is slated to fly alongside the Air Force's new Long Range Strike - Bomber into the 2050s. *As a stealth bomber engineered during the height of the Cold War, the B-2 was designed to elude Soviet air defenses and strike enemy targets – without an enemy ever knowing the aircraft was even there. This stealthy technological ability is referred to by industry experts as being able to evade air defenses using both high-frequency “engagement” radar, which can target planes, and lower frequency “surveillance” radar which can let enemies know an... more »
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*Do Arts Teach Creativity? Learning creative process takes more than a regular art class* *The article below is from a few years back but the nonsense about creativity still goes on. Robert Root-Bernstein below is one of the few who pour cold water on the whole thing. For a start, he rightly points to science and engineering as important areas of creativity rather than thinking it glorious to mess around with watercolors.The whole idea that there is a general trait or ability at being creative has always been arrant nonsense. Show me one great painter who is also a gre... more »
"We Are Inches From A New World War, And Clintonists Are To Blame"
*"We Are Inches From A New World War, * *And Clintonists Are To Blame"* by Caitlin Johnstone "This is your fault, Clinton Democrats. You created this, and if our species is plunged into a new world war or extinction via nuclear holocaust, it will be your fault. You knuckle-dragging, vagina hat-wearing McCarthyite morons made this happen. It wasn’t enough for these Democratic neocons to try and elect a woman who had been pushing for dangerous escalations with Russia since long before any hacking allegations and who campaigned on a promise to invade Syria and seize control of an airs... more »
India’s Electricity Transformation
By Paul Homewood Renewable proponents are getting excited about the latest news from India: The Indian energy market transformation is accelerating under Energy Minister Piyush Goyal’s leadership. The most recent and most persuasive evidence is the collapsing cost of solar electricity—a collapse that has gone beyond anyone’s expectations, and the results are in: solar has […]
The End of Progress?
Consolidating Corbynism involves the transformation of the Labour Party from a vote-catching bureaucracy into a movement capable of winning power by prosecuting its class interests. This in mind, the decision of Lord Sainsbury to pull funding from Progress shows, if you like, some progress towards this goal. Needless to say this, which was apparently announced prior to the election to Progress staff, is a significant setback for the Labour right as a whole. Progress was set up in 1996 as a praetorian guard of sorts for Tony Blair and New Labour politics. ... more »
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*"Yes Minister" returns. Very sound on global warming* https://vimeo.com/124391891 *Part 2* https://vimeo.com/124392955 *Hottest temperature in Britain was just an urban heat island effect* *Lots of very hot surfaces and big heat outputs at airports. All those jet exhausts are pretty toasty* Headline writers were itching during last week’s heatwave to proclaim that it was a “record breaking” June, particularly on June 21, when the BBC flashed up that the temperature had hit “35 degrees” (in fact it had only been 34.5). The problem, as all had to admit, was that this was on... more »
It's Not Easy
In the era of Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbin, Tim Harper writes that the NDP is going to have to take a hard left turn. The template for their platform already exists in British Columbia: If one wants to see what the federal New Democrats will likely put on the table for voters in 2019, the template is in British Columbia. It will pledge real electoral change. It will work toward Indigenous decolonization and real reconciliation, not the symbolic reconciliation so far favoured by Trudeau. It will take a much tougher line on pipelines and climate change. It will aggressively tax... more »
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 … Continue reading →
Economic Integration in Dallas
Even as the white supremacists who now occupy Washington try to turn back the clock to the Jim Crow Era, new efforts to integrate schools are underway in Dallas: Rather than admit students by grades, test scores or auditions, which tends to turn schools into enclaves of affluence, these schools admit them by lottery, with no admissions standards. They are organized around popular themes like single-sex education, science, the arts, bilingual classes and professional internships. Most strikingly for a district where 90 percent of students are low-income, the district is setting aside... more »
People who abuse quokkas face lifetime ban from Australia’s Rottnest Island
Western Australia's Tourism Minister has called for harsher punishment for those who harm Rottnest Island's beloved quokkas. Paul Papalia has called for a lifetime ban from the Island for those found guilty of harming a quokka, if they declined to do extensive volunteer work with the animals. 'A person who is charged and found guilty of harming a quokka should never be allowed to step foot on Rottnest Island again,' Mr Papalia told Perth Now. 'In the past few years, these incidents have gained notoriety because the cowardly act has been filmed and shared on social media. 'A fi... more »
Mohammed bin Salman and Emmanuel Macron: a triumph of arrogance over experience
France and Saudi Arabia are very different countries, but Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman both exude a similar kind of snide youthful arrogance. The post Mohammed bin Salman and Emmanuel Macron: a triumph of arrogance over experience appeared first on The Duran.
Complaints from both sides (Episode 532)
She has a point.
Present Futures: Universal Basic Assets and The History and Future of Space Travel (
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There's an excellent gathering-together of some of the latest BBC bias-related matters from Kathy Gyngell over at *The Conservative Woman*:* Scenting Tory blood, the BBC crank up the anti-Brexit propaganda. *It is well worth a close read.
Another 'No platforming' call
It's notable that it was the *BBC* guest on this morning's *Broadcasting House *press review who expressed the point of view that the Finsbury Park attack has to be seen in the context of "we" or "society or the government" having "allowed talkers like Katie Hopkins to have a space and have a voice". Ayo Akinwolere appears to believe that it's irresponsible to allow her a public platform.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 25, 2017
*Business Insider*: *CIA Director Pompeo: Trump asks me about North Korea every day* CIA Director Mike Pompeo addressed the imminent nuclear threat from North Korea during an interview with MSNBC's Hugh Hewitt which aired Saturday, saying the topic was "at the top" of President Donald Trump's mind. Pompeo said he and Trump talk for almost an hour every day, and that "I hardly ever escape a day at the White House without the President asking me about North Korea and how it is that the United States is responding to that threat." *Read more* .... *Military And Intelligence News Br... more »
UK to leave EU with no deal
For a while I’ve been saying to anyone that would listen that the UK was extremely unlikely to come to a deal with the dysfunctional EU in a mere 2 years. This was obvious from the way it took the … Continue reading →
اتفاق لوقف إطلاق النار في اللاذقية
وقعت قيادة المجموعة العسكرية الروسية في سوريا، والجهات المختصة في محافظة اللاذقية، اتفاقاً لوقف إطلاق النار بالمحافظة، بحسب ما أعلنه ضابط بمركز المصالحة الروسي. وخلال نشرة منتظمة لمركز المصالحة الروسي، أوضح الضابط بالمركز “ألكسندر فورونتسوف” للصحفيين، أن اتفاق وقف إطلاق الذي وقعته قيادة المجموعة العسكرية الروسية في سوريا وسلطات اللاذقية، يعتبر الأول من نوعه على […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kuneytra: İsrail destekli büyük cihatçı saldırısı Suriye ordusu tarafından püskürtüldü
Önceki gün, İsrail tarafından desteklenen cihatçı gruplar; Golan bölgesinde yer alan Baas kasabasına büyük bir saldırı başlattı. İlk olarak el-Baas kasabası önlerindeki mevziileri hedef alan cihatçılar, İsrail’in gerçekleştirdiği hava saldırısının da yardımıyla kasabanın hemen dışındaki itfaiye istasyonu ve Bemo bankasını ele geçirdi. Bu gelişmenin ardından, bölgeye orduya bağlı Golan ve Kuneytra Şahinleri tugayları desteğe geldi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Erdogan slams Saudi ultimatum to Qatar, against international law
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters on Sunday morning that Saudi Arabia’s list of demands for the Qatar regime was “against international law,” and applauded the latter for their rejection of these requirements of diplomatic reconciliation with their Arab neighbords. “We welcome (Qatar’s position) because we consider the 13-point […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Suriye ordusu ve müttefik kuvvetleri yıllar sonra Deyrezzor’a girdi (+Harita)
Geçtiğimiz haftalarda Palmira güneyinden başlatılan ani bir taarruzla Irak sınırına ulaşmayı başaran müttefik kuvvetleri, bölgede ilerleyişini sürdürüyor. Iraklı güçlerin sınırın diğer tarafına ulaşmasıyla birlikte taarruzunu genişleten Suriye Ordusu ve beraberindeki kuvvetler, bu hafta içerisinde yaklaşık 80 kilometre daha ilerlemeyi başardı. Bu ilerleyişle beraber el Vaer vadisi ve çevresinde kontrol sağlanırken, yıllar sonra yeniden Deyrezzor vilayetine […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Sirijska vojska odbila napad džihadista u Golanu, uprkos izraelskoj agresiji
Damask, Sirija (02:00) – Izrael je verovatno u direktnim vojnim razgovorima sa komandantima džihadista u pokrajini Kuneitra koji su sada osnovali zajedničku operativnu salu za tekuće granične ofanzive protiv Sirijske Arapske Armije (SAA). Uz podršku izraelskih vazdušnih udara ranije u toku dana, Hai’at Tahrir al Šam (HTS) i tkzv. slobodna sirijska armija (FSA) napali su […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Ejército sirio hace retroceder a las fuerzas yihadistas en los Altos del Golán a pesar de la agresión israelí
Los rebeldes yihadistas de Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, junto a Jaysh al-Tawheed, lanzaron una poderosa ofensiva en los Altos del Golán, el sábado, dirigiéndose al baluarte del gobierno sirio de la ciudad de al-Baath. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham y sus aliados comenzaron la ofensiva asaltando las posiciones del Ejército Árabe Sirio en varios ejes fuera de la […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iranian forces crack down on ISIL terrorists
(IRNA) The Intelligence Ministry in a statement on Saturday said that members of a terror group affiliated to Daesh intended to conduct terrorist activities in central provinces and religious cities were detained during operations conducted by the intelligence forces. The statement reads, on the eve of the Eid al-Fitr and concurrent with the World Quds […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
The American Meteorological Society @ametsoc falls into the consensus trap in a letter to Rick Perry
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
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…
Poll: Are U.S. Voters Grow Weary Of Russia Probes?
*The Hill:* *Poll: Voters grow weary of Russia probes* A majority of voters believe the Russia investigations are damaging to the country and are eager to see Congress shift its focus to healthcare, terrorism, national security, the economy and jobs. Those are the findings of the latest Harvard-Harris Poll survey, provided exclusively to The Hill, which paints a complicated picture of voters’ opinions about the numerous probes that have engulfed the White House. Sixty-four percent of voters said the investigations into President Trump and Russia are hurting the country. Fifty-six p... more »
Nice heatwave, but June 1878 was hotter
By Paul Homewood Booker on last week’s heatwave: Headline writers were itching during last week’s heatwave to proclaim that it was a “record breaking” June, particularly on June 21, when the BBC flashed up that the temperature had hit “35 degrees” (in fact it had only been 34.5). The problem, as all […]
Dale Vince Increases His Prices
By Paul Homewood h/t Bloke down the Pub Not content with receiving huge subsidies from the taxpayer, electric car drivers are now moaning about paying a proper cost for their electricity: Reckoned to be Britain’s wealthiest hippy, Dale Vince can be pretty pleased with his £100m fortune. Some of his customers appear less […]
Asia Cement Protests
*A friend took this in Buenos Aires* Brian H at New Bloom on the recent protests over Asia Cement's occupation of indigenous lands this weekend: The systematic injustices against Taiwanese indigenous in the past came at the hands of the ROC state and past exploitation of Taiwanese indigenous by Han Taiwanese businesses was oftentimes carried out with the aid of local KMT government officials, a means by which the KMT serviced the clientelist business networks which provided the vital support they needed to stay in power during the authoritarian period. *However, as demonstrators al... more »
Just your daily reminder that you now live in a country where this guy is the president.
I typically don't like to fat shame, but remember this is a guy who made fat jokes about Rosie O'Donnell and judged women by their breast size. In my opinion that makes it open season on Mr. Visible Panty Line here.
Knife Training With South Korean Navy SEALs (Video)
*WNU Editor*: Intense video. The above video is from this story .... *Watch the intense knife training South Korea’s Navy SEALs go through *(Business Insider).
Enormous skull found in Alaska may belong to the legendary King Bear of Inuit mythology
An enormous, elongated polar bear skull emerged from an eroding archaeological site southwest of Utqiaġvik in Alaska. Experts claim that it is quite different from most modern polar bear skulls and reassure that it is one of the biggest polar bear skulls ever found. The skull was determined to be around 1,300 years old and scientists are calling it 'The Old One.' Doctor Anne Jensen told the news site: 'We don't know the exact size [of the whole animal], but we do know it was a huge bear.' Jensen said it was possible that the skull was part of a 'subspecies' and that such bears ... more »
Sunday's sunday Sermonette
As a father of four girls who are now women with families of their own, I have a job to do as a grandfather of eight. To spoil the grandkids as much as I spoiled their mothers. This is your Sunday Sermonette, and it has more to do with the sort of sunday that you eat than a religious service on the Day of Rest. Though some would say that eating one of the milk shakes pictured below borders on a religious experience. Savannah likes pizza First you start with a daughter/aunt and a granddaughter who has been entrusted into the care of both of you. In this case it is Emilie, and Savanna... more »
Is The USS Enterprise (CV-6) The Best Navy Ship Ever?
USS Enterprise (CV-6) in Puget Sound, September 1945. Wikipedia *Robert Farley, Business Insider*:* Why USS Enterprise Is The Best U.S. Navy Ship Ever* In May 1938, the U.S. Navy commissioned the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, the seventh ship to bear the name in American service. The second of three sisters, Enterprise made a central—perhaps the central—contribution to the war effort in 1942. The U.S. Navy began 1942 with six fleet carriers (excluding the small Ranger, which served in the Atlantic). Over the course of the year, Japanese aircraft and submarines would sink four o... more »
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
*Strings 2017* begins in Tel Aviv tomorrow. 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 inv... 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 »
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?
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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