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SEPARATION BETWEEN WORK AND PERSON
Opinion / Denis Rancourt The rule regarding employer information-mining of social media should be strict. None of it should be allowed. Tenure or no tenure, full-time or part-time, boss or shop-floor... no one in any employment should ever lose his/her job for any views expressed as a person (as opposed to spokesperson). The employer should have an onus to satisfy a high threshold that the
There Is No "Political Center" in Modern America
*An entirely false but constantly sold view of the American electorate (source; click to enlarge) * *by Gaius Publius* In an April 2016 piece, in the middle of the Democratic primary, I wrote this about modern independent voters and the upcoming general election: If you look at the swell of new voters in both parties, the increase is for the "change" candidate, not the one promising to retain and refresh the status-quo. The presidential candidate who wins this election will be the one who best appeals to the new "radical independent"... Today's independents aren't "moderates" who ... more »
The Moons of Jupiter and Billy Meier
Here’s a question that has come up recently, given all the attacks on me. If Billy Meier was not receiving his “secret” information from his Pleiadian pals, where did he get it? Can we find a source and can we prove it? How about this? According to the 115th Contact, which took place on October 19, 1978, but was not published until 1982/1986, we are told that the moon closest to Jupiter, which is named Amalthea, “would only measure approximately 200 km in length, which I defined as a gigantic hen's egg.” Amalthea as photographs by Voyager. This information is inaccurate. According... more »
Night Thoughts on Trump and America
With Donald Trump away vacationing at one of his golf resorts, the rest of us may have a chance... more »
The "Trump Effect" is negatively affecting employee morale and workplace cohesion, while also hurting productivity in corporate America.
Courtesy of NBC News: *Donald Trump’s abrasive style isn’t just making it hard to run the White House — it’s handicapping corporate America, as well. * *HR and leadership experts say a “Trump effect” has made a new norm of bad behavior, from dropping f-bombs to fudging details on resumes to spreading false rumors about co-workers, all of which stifles teamwork, dampens morale, and hurts productivity.* *“It violates all the norms and the niceties of how one should behave,” said Gary Namie, director and co-founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute. “What it’s exposing is the ver... more »
Renewables Hypocrisy
Charles McConnell explains the emptiness of this recent popular virtue signaling. His article in WSJ is City Pledges for ‘100% Renewable Energy’ Are 99% Misleading The power grid is built on fossil fuels, and there’s no way to designate certain electrons as guilt free. Entire article reprinted below (my bolds and images) Dozens of cities […]
Russian opposition leader Zhirinovsky urges country to move to a simplified left-right two party democracy
Russia might be moving towards a Conservative and Social Democratic party. The post Russian opposition leader Zhirinovsky urges country to move to a simplified left-right two party democracy appeared first on The Duran.
Venezuela Searches For Rebels After Yesterday's Attack On A Military Base
*DW:* *Venezuela puts down rebel army raid on Valencia military base* *Both the government and a group of rebel soldiers have claimed victory after a pre-dawn raid on the Paramacay army base in the north of Venezuela. The survivors from the group of twenty rebels made off with weapons.* Venezuela's military says it put down a rebellion at a key army base in Valencia, 170 kilometers (105 miles) west of the capital on Sunday, less than two days after the government appeared to ensure its indefinite rule by forming a legislative body loyal to President Nicolas Maduro. Maduro said in ... more »
Mohawk Nation News 'Karma's a Bummer!'
KARMA’S A BUMMER! Posted on August 7, 2017 Please post & distribute. MNN. Aug. 7, 2017. Palm trees cannot be transplanted to the Arctic. Celebrated author, Joseph Boyden, is on a search for his native roots, which is somewhere in Europe. Our mother created us as part of the natural world on great turtle island. A bear knows it’s a bear. it doesn’t take classes or read up on itself to
Chicago’s Insane Soda Tax Shows What Happens When Crooked Govts Collapse—They Rob the People
[image: soda]Cook County is now insisting that the Illinois Retail Merchants Association owes $17 MILLION in damages for attempting to stop the county's soda tax.
Innocent Man Left Permanently Disfigured After Cop Allegedly Attacked Him for No Reason
An innocent man is left permanently disfigured after a cop detained him for no reason and tasered him until he was knocked unconscious.
Smoking Gun Docs Released Proving EPA/Chemical Companies Conspiracy—MSM Silent
[image: EPA]Many of the chemical products still in use today were deemed "safe" by EPA based on studies the agency knew were fraudulent and dangerous.
Hurricane drought to end? Models show Hurricane on track for East Coast
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: While we enjoy a 4300+ day drought of major hurricanes making landfall on the USA, hurricane expert Dr. Ryan MAue opines on Twitter about the possibilities for a Hurricane hitting the Atlantic Coast. He shows model output for a powerful hurricane to develop, with some predcted tracks showing…
Nature Unbound IV – The 2400 Bray cycle. Part C
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Javier A possible mechanism for the effect of solar variability on climate, whereby solar variability acts over the stratospheric pressure system transmitting the changes top-down, and over ocean temperatures bottom-up. Summary: In part A, we established the existence of a ~ 2400-year climate cycle, discovered in 1968 by Roger…
Shameless fear-mongering – versus reality
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Al Gore pedals climate and weather scam. CFACT film and Aussie book present Climate Facts. Guest post by Paul Driessen, Before I could enjoy a movie last week, I was forced to endure five minutes of climate and weather fear-mongering, when the theater previewed Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Sequel.”…
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From Jenna Orkin China Is Canceling the Debt of the World’s Most Impoverished Nations Take a look inside the former radioactive-waste site off the coast of San Francisco that's turning into a $5 billion housing development Featuring the latest model washer-dryer-Geiger counter. McMaster: U.S. Preparing For "Preventive War" With North Korea Loretta Lynch Communicated With DOJ Officials Using Grandmother's Name As Alias California Has 11 Counties With More Registered Voters Than Voting-Age Citizens Google blocked every one of the WSWS’s 45 top search terms Long Island deploys bird ... more »
North Korea Vows “Thousand-fold” Revenge for U.N. Sanctions
The U.N. Security Council earlier voted to impose $1 billion in economic sanctions against North Korea.
AMAC Calls on McCain to Keep His Promise to Repeal ObamaCare
[image: amac-calls-on-mccain-to-keep-his-promise-to-repeal-obamacare] The Association of Mature American Citizens feels betrayed by John McCain's vote to keep ObamaCare. McCain has sided with the Democrats again. It's almost to the point that this is no longer "news."
Maduro’s Revolution Is Eating Its Own
[image: maduros-revolution-is-eating-its-own] Luisa Ortega Diaz was an ardent Chavista in Venezuela.. She became an embarrassment and is now gone.
Post Mosul Liberation Day 26-27 Aug 5-6 2017
There was more violence in and around Mosul. On August 5, four bodies were discoveredshot and tortured in Hadbaa in the northeast. The next day, an IED went offin a house killing one and wounding another, a suicide bomber was killed, thirty bodies were foundin a mass grave in a market, a teenage age boy’s body was uncoveredin the Old City, a policeman was wounded in a shooting at a checkpoint, and an IS fighter emerged from a tunnel and shotat two tribal Hashd killing one and injuring another. All of this happened in the western section of the city. A leading Islamic State judge wa... more »
Jeff Sessions Endorses Theft
[image: undefined] Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently ordered the Justice Department to increase the use of civil asset forfeiture, thus once again endorsing an unconstitutional, authoritarian, and increasingly unpopular policy. Civil asset forfeiture, which should be called civil asset theft, is the practice of seizing property believed to be involved in a crime. The government keeps the property even if it never convicts, or even charges, the owner of the property. Police can even use civil asset theft to steal from people whose property was used in criminal activity without... more »
Monday Morning Links
Assorted content to start your week. - Paul Buchheit discusses the U.S.' combination of increasing inequality, systematic tax evasion and false promises of social mobility. Michael Savage reports that even UK Cons are recognizing that a refusal to ensure that the rich pay their fair share makes for bad politics. And Steven Klees highlights how full funding for the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals is well within our means as long as the wealthy pay their fair share: Wealthy countries need to honor the commitment, made in 1970 and repeated ever since, to allocate 0.7% of GDP towar... more »
Researchers retract a paper when they realize they had sequenced the wrong snail’s genome
Researchers in China thought they had sequenced the genomes of two snails that help transmit diseases to other species — an important first step to stopping the spread. But their hopes were soon dashed after they realized they had misidentified one of the snails. The researchers published their findings earlier this year in the journal […] The post Researchers retract a paper when they realize they had sequenced the wrong snail’s genome appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Proposal for a most inconvenient movie on climate
CFACT policy analyst Larry Bell rehashes the Enron scandal and the linkage between chief climate alarmist Al Gore, Gore's fellow traveler Tim Wirth, and the late Ken Lay of Enron ... all of whom lost big when the U.S. Senate refused by a 95-0 vote to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. Despite the Enron failure, Gore managed to fearmonger his way into multiple millions for his own mammoth houses.
Shameless fear-mongering – versus reality
CFACT Senior Policy Advisor Paul Driessen champions a new book, for which he provided one essay, entitles, "Climate Change: The Facts 2017," which covers climate changes through the ages and reveals the devious tricks that alarmist "researchers" have used to modify and "homogenize" actual temperature data to fit their alarmist computer models. Driessen then points out the tremendous human cost of these foolish, people-killing policies that are insisted upon by the radical greens and are sadly being adopted in all too many places.
CFACT Eco-Summit 2017: The future belongs to the “skeptics”
Student leaders from across the country just finished attending CFACT’s “eco-summit” leadership conference in Baltimore, Maryland, and are now ready to return to their campuses fully equipped to challenge radical Greens and climate alarmists.
Syrian Army gains ground in northeast Damascus, captures 3 jihadists alive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6: 10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army continues a full-scale military operation in the northeastern suburbs of Damascus amid intensifying battles with jihadi groups. Today, a group of 12 militants were stuck inside a tunnel they were using in Ayn Tarma after the government troops blew up the only exit. Fierce firelight […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Zarif to Hamas: Iran’s stance on Palestine is ‘unchangeable’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with a Hamas delegation in Tehran on Monday to discuss Palestinian affairs. During the meeting, Zarif reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, adding that Tehran’s stance is ‘principled’ and ‘unchangeable.’ Zarif emphasized Iran’s support for the Palestinian cause and resistance. Hamas mission […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIL’s counter-offensive near Sukhnah ends in disaster
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIL) launched a desperate offensive near the strategic city of Al-Sukhnah, Monday, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions north of their former stronghold. ISIL began the offensive by storming the small hilltops located north of the Al-Sukhnah; this would result in a series of clashes that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanon doesn’t need anyone’s permission to liberate our land: Bassil
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Lebanese Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil, visited the border-town of Qa’a, Monday, in order to meet with Lebanese military personnel and show his support for the army. “We came here today to tell you that we stand by you,” Bassil told the army. Bassil firmly stated that Lebanon does not need […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS launches failed offensive in Deir Ezzor after losing key stronghold in east Homs
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5: 05 P.M.) – The Islamic State militant attacked the Syrian Army positions in the eastern city of Deir Ezzor after the group lost its bastion of al-Sukhnah in the eastern countryside of Homs. The attack began from the ISIS-held district of al-Baghiliyah and targeted the Army’s outposts near al-Rawad hill which overlooks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian drug dealer busted in Lebanon with large supply of captagon pills
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:55 P.M.) – Lebanese security forces arrested a well-known Syrian drug dealer in the Beqa’a Governorate, Monday, the National News Agency (NNA) reported this afternoon. The apprehended drug dealer was nicknamed “Al-Aswad” and was known for smuggling drugs in and out of Lebanon. During Monday’s drug bust, the Lebanese security forces seized a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Scores of ISIL terrorists killed as the Syrian Army advances in east Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their field operations in the Jubb Al-Jarrah District of Homs this morning, attacking the Islamic State’s (ISIL) positions at the town of Mannoukh. Led by the 18th Tank Division, the Syrian Arab Army managed to liberate five points around Mannoukh last night, paving the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran: Homemade missile destroys US designated target
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – A homemade missile was successfully tested under the supervision of military officers in the rural village of Kiasar, Mazandaran Province, on Sunday. The target of the missile was draped in a US flag at the time of impact. An engineer behind the missile claimed the group have rockets with “higher capabilities” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army makes huge advance in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:25 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) made significant progress in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, Monday, capturing several sites inside Jobar and ‘Ayn Tarma. Leading the way overnight was the 42nd Brigade of the 4th Mechanized Division; they would capture several buildings surrounding the Al-Manasher Roundabout after launching a powerful assault […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kurdish forces accuse Syrian gov’t of blocking their Raqqa campaign
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) accused the Syrian government on Sunday of blocking their Al-Raqqa campaign during a meeting with the U.S. Coalition. According to pro-SDF Ara News Agency, the Kurdish officials discussed ways to stop the Syrian government from obstructing the Al-Raqqa campaign. “This was one of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jaysh Al-Islam resumes offensive against former allies in East Ghouta
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – Jaysh Al-Islam launched a powerful attack inside the East Ghouta region of Damascus this morning, targeting Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions at the Al-Asha’ri Farms. According to opposition media activists, Jaysh Al-Islam stormed the Al-Asha’ri Farms this morning, capturing several sites in the area, including the Asha’ri school and mosque. Intense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US-led coalition used banned white phosphorus on civilians in Syria – Damascus to UN
The Syrian foreign ministry has, in correspondence to the United Nations, accused the US-led coalition of new atrocities against its civilians. It includes an attack on hospital in Raqqa and the use of “internationally banned white phosphorus munitions” against the Syrian people. Renewing its calls to “immediately dissolve” the coalition which Damascus considers illegitimate, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Why Did China Agree With The U.S. To Impose Sanctions On North Korea
*Sydney Morning Herald:* *China smooths road ahead of Donald Trump's Beijing visit* Beijing: Mean tweets and the veiled threat of a trade war put aside, China is preparing to host US President Donald Trump on a visit this year. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed China is preparing for Mr Trump's first trip to Beijing after speaking with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Manila. Just last week Mr Tillerson said the US-China relationship was at a "pivot point" and he hoped they could avoid conflict. Mr Wang said in his meeting with Mr Tillerson that China and the US had... more »
North Korea Threatens To Teach The U.S. A Severe Lesson For New Sanctions
*USA Today:* *North Korea threatens 'thousands-fold' revenge against U.S. for sanctions* North Korea said Monday it will launch “thousands-fold” revenge against the United States, after the United Nations imposed new sanctions on Pyongyang for its nuclear and missile programs. The statement came after the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved tough new U.S.-drafted sanctions Saturday, including a ban on coal and other exports worth over $1 billion. "We are ready to retaliate with far bigger actions to make the U.S. pay a price for its crime against our country and people," t... more »
SUMMER JOKES AND WHISPERS: These 5-year-old children today!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017Part 1—Also, Mika's first book:* These 5-year-old children today! We base our remark on a recent conversation with one such observer. The previous evening, her 11-year-old sister had spotted a porcupine, or something like one, on the back lawn of the sprawling, southern Maine home her grandparents had rented for the week. The next morning, the subject arose again. This exchange ensued: 11-YEAR OLD GREAT NIECE: [Mentions her close encounter] UNNAMED MEDIA WATCHER: I'd like to be with you the next time you spot it. Let's go back there tonight! [*Skillfully t... more »
Krugman: You Can Have Single Payer Health Care When You're Dead
Despite the palpable spike in my blood pressure whenever I read something by Paul Krugman, nevertheless I persisted. And the ensuing pounding sensation in my ears this morning did not disappoint. In a piece ironically titled "What's Next For Progressives?" the star *New York Times* pundit suggests that we stop being so damned unicorny and fight for universal pre-K as a worthy substitute for the impossible dream of maintaining our lives and livelihoods when we get sick or hurt. Not that he personally has anything against a single payer health insurance system, of course. It's just t... more »
Well it appears that Donald Trump got his Twitter machine back.
The failing @nytimes, which has made every wrong prediction about me including my big election win (apologized), is totally inept! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 7, 2017 The Trump base is far bigger & stronger than ever before (despite some phony Fake News polling). Look at rallies in Penn, Iowa, Ohio....... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 7, 2017 ...and West Virginia. The fact is the Fake News Russian collusion story, record Stock Market, border security, military strength, jobs..... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 7, 2017 ... Supreme Court p... more »
Putin to run for president in 2018
Originally appeared at RussiaFeed.com “Vladimir Vladimirovich, we have a request – we all ask you to register as a candidate … The post Putin to run for president in 2018 appeared first on The Duran.
Deputy AG Rosenstein on Russiagate: no ‘fishing expeditions’; Grand Jury subpoenas ‘normal’; no indictments pending
Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein pours cold water on claims about Grand Jury indictments pending and of fishing expeditions into Donald Trump's business affairs. The post Deputy AG Rosenstein on Russiagate: no ‘fishing expeditions’; Grand Jury subpoenas ‘normal’; no indictments pending appeared first on The Duran.
CONFIRMED: Russia seeks to break free of Dollar dependence
By ending global dependence on the Dollar as a currency for bilateral international trade, Russia and her allies may have a stronger weapon than any military option. The post CONFIRMED: Russia seeks to break free of Dollar dependence appeared first on The Duran.
Overkill
Libby Purves, writing in *The Times*, makes a good point I think:
“The article must be retracted:” Journal pulls prostate cancer study
A 2016 paper exploring the biology of prostate cancer has been retracted due to figure manipulation. According to the retraction notice, a reader contacted the journal Clinical Cancer Research in late 2016 with concerns that similar bands appeared multiple times in two images. The editors asked the paper’s corresponding author, Shahriar Koochekpour, about the issue […] The post “The article must be retracted:” Journal pulls prostate cancer study appeared first on Retraction Watch.
World News Briefs -- August 7, 2017
*ABC News Online:* *North Korea vows 'thousands-fold' revenge against US over tough UN sanctions* North Korea says it will deliver "thousands-fold" revenge against the United States over the adoption of tough United Nations sanctions imposed after its intercontinental ballistic launches. The warning came two days after the UN Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea, which could slash its $3 billion annual export revenue by a third. In a statement carried by state media, North Korea said the sanctions were a "violent infringement of its sovereignty" that ... more »
War Fever Mounts — 'Russia Is First, China Is Next'
John Pilger, a fierce critic of the Anglo-American war party, issued a stern warning Saturday of an onrushing nuclear war. "A coup against the man in the White House is under way," he wrote on Truthdig. "This is not because he is an odious human being, but because he has consistently made clear he does not want war with Russia.... They have encircled Russia and China with missiles and a nuclear arsenal. They have used neo-Nazis to install an unstable, aggressive regime on Russia's borderland — the way through which Hitler invaded, causing the deaths of 27 million people.... Russia... more »
Temperature readings plunge after Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology orders end to ‘tampering’
"The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) initially claimed the adjustments were part of its quality control procedures. But bureau chief executive Andrew Johnson later told Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg that investigations had found a number of cold-weather stations were not “fit for purpose” and would be replaced."
The MiG-23: Russia's Worst Fighter Jet Ever?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Or could the plane hold its own in combat? In the 1980s, the U.S. Air Force's secret 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron evaluated a collection of captured or donated Soviet aircraft to determine their strengths and weaknesses. On the whole, the expert test pilots were fond of the light, nimble and simple MiG-21. But not its successor. “The MiG-23 was a nightmare, maintenance was a nightmare. The guys hated flying it,” recalled a former 4477th squadron commander. The MiG-23 was the 1970s fighter that the West loved to mock as junk. What could o... more »
HOW ABOUT AN ALTERNATE FUNDING STREAM FOR THE WALL?
Axios's Jonathan Swan reports that President Trump is very serious about getting the wall started, but Congress isn't prepared to fund it: Marc Short, the White House director of legislative affairs, says the Trump administration has clear expectations for the fall: "We get tax reform and we also complete funding of the government which includes rebuilding of the military and securing our border." (Read: the wall.) Sources inside and close to Republican Hill leadership, however, are privately less sanguine.... No one sees Trump's wall getting much more than a symbolic nod, which is ... more »
Illusions: A Book by Richard Bach
The Story of a reluctant Messiah living in rural Indiana. Click on the link below for a free download of Illusions: *Illusions by Richard Bach*
Pelosi And The DCCC Prepare To Lose Again-- Their Specialty And Only Competence
*Will Pelosi and Lujan tell the DCCC to pay for ads like this?* Pelosi and her failed and incompetent DCCC chairman Ben Ray Lujan have become incredibly divisive forces in the Democratic Party just as the drive starts to win back the House. The DCCC is now openly admitting the recruit and finance Blue Dogs, "ex"-Republicans, New Dems, anti-Choice fanatics and other from the Republican wing of the Democratic Party. Criticize them and prepare to be screeched at by a noisy contingent of ignorant, history-free idiots yammering about "purity" tests. Throwing Choice under the bus seems ea... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 7, 2017
*The Guardian:* *Australian navy finds crashed US military aircraft with three Marines dead* Missing Osprey found off coast of Queensland after 26 crew members were rescued on Saturday and dive teams are preparing to recover aircraft Dive teams are preparing to recover the submerged wreckage a US military aircraft that went down in waters off the central Queensland coast, leaving three Marines presumed dead. The tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey plunged into the sea at Shoalwater Bay, near Rockhampton, during a scheduled military exercise on Saturday. Late on Monday, Defence Minister Maris... more »
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*Nightclub and dorm footage clears USC student, 20, of rape after it showed girl, 19, who claimed she was too drunk to consent being the aggressor, kissing him, and leading him to her room* *This evil woman would be jailed in Britain* Security footage from a local nightclub and a college dormitory has cleared a University of California student of rape. Arman Premjee, 20, was accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old fellow student in her dorm room after meeting at Banditos Taco & Tequila in Los Angeles on April 1. However, the security footage showed her kissing Premjee, leadi... more »
Silly Season Factionalism
With silly season in full swing and without a factional Labour dispute in sight, it has become necessary to invent one. Chris Williamson, the MP for Derby North and shadow fire safety spox yesterday tweeted that he was on his travels. This is what he had to say. Not the sort of thing you'd expect to spark a factional kerfuffle, eh? But it has. Chris's tweet drew the following response from Lucy Powell. Ah, jolly old Parliamentary convention. It's a big no-no for one member to visit the seat of another without informing them first. Esp... more »
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*Shameless fear-mongering – versus reality* *Al Gore pedals climate and weather scam. CFACT film and Aussie book present Climate Facts* Paul Driessen Before I could enjoy a movie last week, I was forced to endure five minutes of climate and weather fear-mongering, when the theater previewed Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Sequel.” His attempt to pin every weather disaster of the past decade on humanity’s fossil fuel use felt like fifty minutes of water boarding. Mr. Gore has made tens of millions of dollars pedaling this nonsense and his demand that modern society undergo a “wrenching t... more »
Absolutely
Anyway you look at it, Michael Harris writes, Donald Trump is a fascist. You can't pussyfoot your way around that conclusion: I use the word fascist advisedly. If we are to square up to the facts, what other way is there to describe Trump? Mussolini, whom Trump unabashedly quoted during the presidential election campaign, said that “fascism should rightly be called corporatism, as it is the merger of corporate and government power.” Could there be a better description of the Trump cabinet than that? A collection of billionaires representing the corporate elite in the United State... more »
North Korea warns US that it is not safe from retaliation
North Korea continues to insist that its existing weapons systems can target the mainland US. The post North Korea warns US that it is not safe from retaliation appeared first on The Duran.
Russia accuses US of trying to foment war in Transnistria
A conflict which has been widely dormant since 1992 could be reunited by the United States, warns Russia's Deputy Prime Minister. The post Russia accuses US of trying to foment war in Transnistria appeared first on The Duran.
Saudi Arabia’s ethnic cleansing of its Shi’a minority is blacked out by MSM
America's top Arab ally is engaging in blood-soaked ethnic cleansing of its Shi'a Muslim minority, but the story has been suppressed by the western mainstream media. The post Saudi Arabia’s ethnic cleansing of its Shi’a minority is blacked out by MSM appeared first on The Duran.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation - Connecting the Dots
During the 2016 Presidential election cycle, there was significant discussion about the Clinton Foundation and whether it was truly independent of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, particularly during her time as Secretary of State. Thanks to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by Judicial Watch, we now have yet another eye-opening glimpse inside the Clinton Family money-making and influence-peddling machine. Here is an email dated February 8, 2010 from Huma Abedin's treasure trove showing an email from Lona Valmoro, Hillary Clinton's Department of S... more »
Here is the president of your country waddling over to some golf club guests while supposedly "working" for America.
This group ran into President Trump himself at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey (: wigstagramsr/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/1T7KUR1l05 — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 6, 2017 Jesus the man is so unsteady on his feet that he looks like he ready to keel over at any minute. Now according to Trump he is NOT on a vacation. Working in Bedminster, N.J., as long planned construction is being done at the White House. This is not a vacation - meetings and calls! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 5, 2017 Golf cart, golf clothes, walking around pressing the flesh of gold ... more »
MIKE PENCE’S ILLEGAL EMAIL ACCOUNT COMES UNDER SCRUTINY
Mike Pence has handed over to Indiana justice officials emails from his personal account, which he used to conduct state business as governor in violation of rules, six months after receiving the request. It is not clear if he has withheld emails, which could implicate him in illegal activities. Pence is also implicated in the growing […]
GERMANY TO START SENDING MIGRANTS BACK TO GREECE
Under the Dublin Rules, Greece is obliged to take back the circa 2 million plus migrants that Alexis Tsipras and his government allowed to flood Europe. Fellow reader of my blog, George Soros, was ironically caught red handed copying my blog when he was writing a piece arguing that Germany should take vast numbers of […]
Yet more lawlessness at Larisa court
Too late to hand into Larisa court today (closes at 2 30) a letter pointing out the latest lawless actions of appeals court president Chrysoula Chaliamourtha. She is accused now formally of being part of the conspiracy to suppress evidence in my case, and yet she has issued a judgement that the case concerning fellow […]
Another BOM scandal: Australian climate data is being destroyed as routine practice
By Paul Homewood h/t AndyG55 Jo Nova has news on the latest scandal to hit the Australian BOM: Historic climate data is being destroyed The Bureau have a budget of a million dollars a day, but seemingly can’t afford an extra memory stick to save historic scientific data. […]
The real reason (Update)
Following on from a post yesterday, it looks as if one Andrew doesn't necessarily believe the other Andrew:
Has A U.S. - China Trade War Been Averted?
The United Nations Security Council just voted 15-0 to sanction North Korea. China and Russia voted with us. Very big financial impact! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 5, 2017 *Zero Hedge*: *Unexpected North Korea Breakthrough Delays Trump Trade War With China (For Now)* A global punitive campaign on North Korea propelled by sharp new U.N. sanctions - amounting to a $1 billion ban on North Korea exports - received a welcome, and unexpected, boost on Sunday from China, the North's economic lifeline, when Beijing slammed its neighbor for its ongoing missile and nuclear ... more »
Cops Suspended After Black Teens Beaten & ‘Herded Like Cattle’ Out of Town on Video
[image: herding]Multiple cops including the chief and captain are in hot water after video was released showing them beating teens while "herding" them out of town.
A New 'Star Wars' Helmet For SAS Soldiers?
The Devtac Ronin Kevlar Level IIIA Tactical Ballistic Helmet is extremely futuristic and is even bulletproof. Picture: Devtac *News.com.au:* *SAS soldiers trial Star Wars-style bulletproof helmets with heat-seeking technology* *A NEW helmet made from super-strong plates capable of deflecting gunshots and protecting against shrapnel, blasts and fire is being tested in the war zone.* SAS SOLDIERS are trying out “Star Wars”-style bulletproof helmets in the war against terror. The hi-tech gear — dubbed the “Boba Fett helmet” after the hit movie’s infamous bounty hunter — uses heat-se... more »
RIP Subtlety
The strange death of subtlety. Forgive my *un*subtle wordplay, but two recent laments at the strange-but-true obsolescence of *subtlety* appeared in the press recently. Forget subtlety, nuance or shades of grey. Your opinions must be black, white, or squeezed into 140 character soundbites. You. will. take. sides. Douglas Murray’s Spectator article was titled: “Kevin Myers’ eager critics should feel ashamed of themselves.” I have to ask myself, was *I* an eager critic? I suppose I was in a way. But then again, I wasn’t. I agree with 99% of Douglas’s argument. Kevin Myers shouldn... more »
The LAV-25: What You Need to Know About the U.S. Marines' Little 'Destroyer'
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Still going strong after decades of service The LAV-25, the U.S. Marine Corps’ main armored reconnaissance vehicle, has its origins in an effort to develop a new, highly mobile strike force for the Middle East. Fast, lightly armored and armed with a Bushmaster chain gun, the LAV acts as the marines’ cavalry, scouting ahead of other friendly forces and seeking out the enemy. Over the past thirty-five years the nearly 1,000 LAVs have served from Panama to Iraq, where it earned the nickname “The Destroyer.” In 1980 it was clear the political ... more »
Forget North Korea's Subs: South Korea Can Build Some Amazing Attack Submarines
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* And nations are buying them. On August 2, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, one of South Korea’s “big three” shipbuilders, announced it had handed over a modified version of Seoul’s Chang Bogo–class attack submarine to the Indonesian navy. The boat is the first of three submarines South Korea is selling Indonesia under the terms of a $1.1 billion agreement the two countries signed in 2011. Daewoo beat out Russian, French and German companies in winning the contract, which was the largest-ever export contract for a South Korean defense comp... more »
Women's Moon: What You Need to Know About August Full Moon 2017
It was first called the Sturgeon Moon by Native American tribes, who tracked the seasons by the lunar calendar. The name comes from the fact that sturgeon - the fish are most easily caught at this time of year. A full moon occurs each month when the sun, Earth and moon line up, with the Earth in between the two. *Learn Native American Names* The Anishnaabe (Chippewa and Ojibwe) call it miini-giizis, the berry moon, while the Assiniboine of the northern plains named it capasapsaba, black cherries moon. The Lakota call it wasutoa wi, moon of the ripening, while the Sioux dubbed it ch... more »
Are Foreign Diplomats Laughing At President Trump?
President Donald Trump. REUTERS/Carlos Barria *Business Insider: **Foreign diplomats are laughing at Trump, but they're no closer to figuring him out* The consternation President Donald Trump has inspired in many Americans has perhaps been felt even more acutely by foreign diplomats, who have been trying to size up the American leader since he surged to the front of the crowded Republican primary field. After the publication of full transcripts of Trump's calls with the leaders of Mexico and Australia, some of those diplomats were able to have a laugh at his expense. But the deta... more »
“You Can Kill a Chicken, But You Can’t Lay an Egg…”
*“You Can Kill a Chicken, But You Can’t Lay an Egg…”* by Bill Bonner "Barely two weeks ago, 2,117 people took Chile’s medical licensing exam. What was noteworthy about this year’s test was that more than one-third of the people taking it were not Chilean. Nearly 800 of them were Venezuelans. This is just one indication of what is happening in Venezuela - everybody is leaving. ‘You can kill a chicken, but you can’t lay an egg,’ we explained to our grandchildren this morning. They arrived yesterday, bringing the family total to nine people here. ‘What did granddad say?’ they asked th... more »
Here’s Why Saudi Arabia Doesn’t Want International Control Over The Two Holy Mosques
Qatar calling for the Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina to be placed under international control undermines the Saudi family’s international legitimacy. The post Here’s Why Saudi Arabia Doesn’t Want International Control Over The Two Holy Mosques appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Autism In Dogs?
By Teresa Conrick Autism in dogs? Anti-vaccine movement may impact pets by Ms. Mari A. Schaefer, Staff Writer, Updated: AUGUST 2, 2017 — 12:50 PM EDT Veterinarians in Brooklyn, N.Y., are reporting a growing resistance to vaccinating pets, which may...
Remember, Harry Truman had the Republicans' number almost 70 years ago.
*"Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home — but not for housing. They are strong for labor — but they are stronger for restricting labor’s rights. They favor minimum wage — the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all — but they won’t spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine — for people who can afford them. They consider electrical power a great blessing — but only when the private power companie... more »
Is President Trump Horribly 'Witless About The World'?
“Lebanon is on the front lines in the fight against isis, Al Qaeda, and Hezbollah,” President Trump pronounced, during an appearance with Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, in July.Photograph by Carlos Barria / Reuters *Robin Wright, New Yorker*: *Why Is Donald Trump Still So Horribly Witless About the World?* Max Boot, a lifelong conservative who advised three Republican Presidential candidates on foreign policy, keeps a folder labelled “Trump Stupidity File” on his computer. It’s next to his “Trump Lies” file. “Not sure which is larger at this point,” he told me this week. “I... more »
The Tell-Tale Brain: The Effect of Predictive Brain Implants on Autonomy
What if your brain could talk to you? ’That’s a silly question’, I hear you say, ‘My brain already talks to me.’ https://ieet.org/images/uploads/Predictive_Brain_Implants.001_.png
Random Thoughts
*For Sale* (Telegraph UK) I don't know that I want to live in Sweden, but if I did, this would be a property that would end up high on my list based on the ads. It's located in Boden (Northern Sweden) and the asking price is about $250K. Reasonable. I admit that I'd need a decorator to go through and spruce the place up, but it wouldn't cost me more than a couple hundred K to do that...maybe a garage on the outside to park the toys and it's even better than the White Wolf Mine. *What are the Brits Thinking?* The photo speaks for itself, but who in their right mind would surrender... more »
James Damore deserves $100 million as a compensation from Google
*His observations about the stifling PC culture may be necessary for reforms that Google needs to survive* *"$1 million in bonuses" was changed to "$100 million as a compensation" after Damore was "fired" by a Mr Kunda Píča whom I have never heard of; Damore plans to sue Google; he had previously complained to NLRB and wants to argue that his dismissal was a revenge which would be illegal* Recently, James Damore (here's where I learned his name) has studied towards his PhD in systems biology from Harvard but just like some other young men with numerous talents, this 23-year-old Gentl... more »
The U.S. Army Wants A More Powerful Combat Rifle
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Hoyle, 321st Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, prepares to fire a SCAR-H assault rifle Nov. 18, 2013, at a shooting range.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released) *Military.com*:* Army Launches Competition for More Powerful Combat Rifle* U.S. Army weapon officials just opened a competition for a new 7.62mm Interim Service Combat Rifle to arm infantry units with a weapon potent enough to penetrate enemy body armor. "The Army has identified a potential gap in the capability of ground forces and infantry to penetrate ... more »
"The Cost of a Free Lunch"
*"The Cost of a Free Lunch"* by David Cain "Last Summer, out of morbid curiosity, my friend Hélène and I attended a motivational seminar at our local convention center. She had obtained free tickets by clicking, against every fibre of her being, on a gaudy Facebook ad. Hélène is, among other things, a reformed workaholic and rat-race escapee, who now writes about living life strictly on your own terms. With a background in marketing, she was curious where such a smarmy ad might ultimately lead those who click on it - and who those clickers are. Both of those questions were answered... more »
Chelsea Clinton is campaigning for daughters to visit their mothers in prison. Twitter explodes with humor…
Chelsea Clinton is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. The post Chelsea Clinton is campaigning for daughters to visit their mothers in prison. Twitter explodes with humor… appeared first on The Duran.
The Top 5 Horrifying Weapons Banned by International Treaties
© REUTERS/ Russian Ministry of Defence *Sputnik: **Worse Than Death: Top 5 Horrifying Weapons Banned by International Treaties* The second Hague Conference which took place 110 years ago, from June to October 1907, determined in many respects the rules of war for the entire 20th century. The conference involved delegations from 44 nations and resulted in 13 conventions, including on the laws and customs of war on land, and on the pacific settlement of international disputes, on the rights and duties of neutral powers in case of war etc. Some of the conventions have remained in fo... more »
No rest for Islamists as SAA troops unleash powerful assault in east Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 A.M.) – The Islamist rebels of Faylaq Al-Rahman received a rude awakening on Sunday night when the Syrian Arab Army’s 42nd Brigade of the 4th Mechanized Division unleashed a vicious assault on the east Damascus suburbs of Jobar and ‘Ayn Tarma. Using surface-to-surface missiles, the Syrian Army pounded Faylaq Al-Rahman’s positions in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Aug Break....
Dear readers: I am taking a couple of weeks off. I should be back late in August. Have a great summer! _______________________ [Taiwan] Don't miss the comments below! And check out my blog and its sidebars for events, links to previous posts and picture posts, and scores of links to other Taiwan blogs and forums!
Putin’s Top Advisor Warns The World Of Globalist, Satanic AI Takeover Plan
Published on Aug 4, 2017 Dr. Alexander Dugin joins Alex Jones via Skype to compare and contrast the leadership styles of Putin and Trump while warning the American public of the global threat we all face with artificial intelligence. end
Why Ice Cream Is Important For U.S. Soldiers
*Matt Siegel, The Atlantic*:* How Ice Cream Helped America at War* For decades, the military made sure soldiers had access to the treat—including spending $1 million on a floating ice-cream factory. In 1944, a Warner Bros. cartoon euphemized World War II through Bugs Bunny and ice cream. Marooned in the Pacific under Japanese attack, Bugs commandeers an ice-cream truck and begins handing out “Good Rumor” bars, which turn out to be chocolate-covered grenades. The bars explode, and Bugs drives off. “Business is booming,” he cracks. There’s a lot wrong with this infamous cartoon. The ... more »
Tweets For Today
Police convoy in #Valencia pic.twitter.com/ero4SamiG0 — Strategic Sentinel (@StratSentinel) August 6, 2017 China media stress limits to North Korea sanctions, slam U.S. 'arrogance' https://t.co/m7fnNHJNR7 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 7, 2017 Flow of migrants, mostly Haitians fearing expulsion from US, has surged in recent weeks on Canada's southern border https://t.co/KtVZla7XxO pic.twitter.com/hFDwQ00J4f — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 6, 2017 The Alt-Left Gestapo is currently kicking doors in search of the Google heretic...https://t.co/4F3lawgB5f — MileHi Deplorable (@... more »
X22 Report, “Current Economic Collapse 'News Brief'”
X22 Report, “Current Economic Collapse 'News Brief'” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IGQ0CDaFtQ
Fox News’ Judge Jeanine wants a Grand Jury investigation into Clinton family crime (Video)
The United States of America is no longer true to its Declaration of Independence. The post Fox News’ Judge Jeanine wants a Grand Jury investigation into Clinton family crime (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Paul Craig Roberts blasts American media, that “specializes in fake news”
Can you think of any truthful report in the American news in the past two decades? The post Paul Craig Roberts blasts American media, that “specializes in fake news” appeared first on The Duran.
Maxine Waters is ready to impeach US Vice President “Putin” (Video)
Maxine Waters mixes up Mike Pence for Vladimir Putin. The post Maxine Waters is ready to impeach US Vice President “Putin” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
The U.S. Nvay's Seawolf-Class Submarines Are The 'F-22 Raptor' Of Submarines
The nation's newest and most advanced attack submarine Seawolf (SSN 21) puts to sea in the Narragansett Bay operating area for her first at-sea trial operations on July 3, 1996. Sea trials include various tests of the Seawolf propulsion systems and the first underway submergence of the submarine. The Seawolf represents the Navy's most advanced quieting technology, weaponry, tactical capability and communications. Seawolf is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy and commissioned this fall, 1996. U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics. Wikipedia *Kyle Mizokami, National Interes... more »
Picture Of The Day
Secret Service agents use a presidential limousine for cover from spraying water as President Donald Trump lands via Marine One helicopter in New York, May 4, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo gallery .... *President Trump's Secret Service *(Reuters).
Hot Earth Lacking Heat Source
Real Clear Science published an article lamenting that science can only explain half of the Earth’s internal heat. They believe that the earth’s heat sources are from radioactive decay products and residudal heat when the planet was first formed. Some … Continue reading →
Expanding Earth & Misplaced Plasma Theory
One of the problems facing Earth Expansion Theory (EET) is the absence of a plausible physical mechanism to produce expansion. The largest obstacle the EET’s have is countering the mechanism of gravitational accretion that the gravity model assumes to occur … Continue reading →
Russia’s TOS-1A Heavy Thermobaric Flamethrower System In Action
*Sputnik*: *Sunheat: Russian Fearsome Thermobaric Flamethrower’s Secrets Revealed (VIDEO)* The burning projectile fired by Russia’s TOS-1A heavy thermobaric flamethrower system is capable of making life a living hell for anyone within its reach. Aptly dubbed “Solntsepyok” (Sunheat), the TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system is a 220 mm 24-barrel multiple rocket launcher and thermobaric weapon mounted on a T-72 tank chassis. It has gained a uniquely nasty reputation because of the horrifying effects of its fuel-air explosive warheads. The TOS-1A fires thermobaric rockets, which dispers... more »
Typhoon Noru Trajectory In Relation To Nuclear Power Stations
“At least two dead as weakening Typhoon Noru nears main Japanese islands Posted:Sun, 06 Aug 2017 06:21:09 -0400 TOKYO (Reuters) … Continue reading →
On Hiroshima Day, Greenpeace Japan strengthens its support for the UN nuclear weapons ban
Originally posted on nuclear-news: “I want you to feel the presence of not only the future generations, who will benefit…
How Grimm is Staten Island's Future?
Trump's hometown wasn't kind to him last year. NY-5 (southeast Queens) gave Hillary an 85.7-12.7% rout. NY-07 (Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, Bushwhack in Brooklyn and Woohaven in Queens) gave her a 86.9-10.4% win over Trump. But that was nothing compared to NY-13 (Upper Manhattan) where Hillary took 92.3% of the vote to Trump's 5.4% or NY-15 (South Bronx) where Trump only got 4.9% of the vote. But there was one NYC district that Trump actually *won*. NY-11 is all of Staten Island-- which Trump won 95,612 (57.2%) to 67,561 (40.4%)-- and a chunk of south Brooklyn. Distri... more »
Should we start a pool & bet on when Rexit happens?
DEREK CHOLLET at SHADOW GOVERNMENT asks: Why Has Rex Tillerson Belly-Flopped as Secretary of State? Original game I ask the question with regret. Before this year, Tillerson had a long and distinguished career as chief executive of one of the world’s most complex … Continue reading →
Joint Taliban-ISIS Attack Results In Massacre Of Civilians In Afghanistan
*Reuters*: *Attackers kill dozens of Afghan villagers in northern province* KABUL (Reuters) - Insurgents attacked a village in the northern Afghan province of Sar-e Pul, killing as many as 50 people, including women and children, officials said on Sunday. Zabihullah Amani, a spokesman for the provincial governor, said the fighters, who included foreign militants, attacked a security outpost in the Mirza Olang area of Sayaad district overnight, torching 30 houses. He said fighting was still going on but as many as 50 people, including children, women and elderly men, most of them m... more »
There is no place for Assad in Syria’s future: Saudi FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 A.M.) – The Saudi Foreign Ministry denied reports on Sunday that ‘Adel Al-Jubeir stated Bashar Al-Assad’s future should be decided by the Syrian people. “There is no place for Assad in Syria’s future,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry’s statement read on Sunday. “The position of the kingdom on the Syrian crisis is firm, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Zero hour approaches important town on Euphrates River as SAA troops mobilize
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – A big battle is brewing in northeast Syria, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their tribal allies prepare to storm the key town of Ma’adan. For several days, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies have been approaching Ma’adan from a number of axes, liberating town-after-town from the Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army liberates new territory north of strategic Homs-Palmyra highway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The last 48 hours in the Homs Governorate have been a tremendous success for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies, as their forces liberate new areas from the Islamic State (ISIL) terror organization. Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army’s 18th Tank Division launched a powerful attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkey delivers armored vehicles to rebels in northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – Turkey delivered at least a dozen armored vehicles to the Free Syrian Army (FSA) police forces in northern Aleppo this past week, opposition media reported. The armored vehicles were delivered to several areas in northern Aleppo this past week, including the Al-Bab Plateau. This move by Turkey comes just days […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Four Iranian soldiers killed in southern Tehran
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – Four Iranian soldiers were killed and eight were wounded on Sunday when a fellow soldier opened fire at a military base in southern Tehran, the Ministry of Defense reported. According to the Ministry, the soldier that murdered the other military personnel was believed to have suffered from psychological issues. “The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Elite camouflaged ISIS snipers shoot dead dozens of Iraqi Army troops
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:00 P.M.) – ISIS released an 8-minute video on Sunday showing its best sharpshooters in action against the Iraqi Army in Kirkuk province just east of the Tigris River. The footage, some of which can be traced several months back, depicted ISIS snipers picking away at Iraqi checkpoints, gun emplacements and outposts. In […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia urges UN Security Council to discuss US bombing of Raqqa hospital
(TASS) The United Nations should have a discussion about the US-led Coalition’s attack on a hospital in the Syrian city of Raqqa, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma (lower house of Russia’s parliament) Irina Yarovaya said on Saturday. “It is time to conduct post-flight analysis both in literal and figurative meanings and work out whether […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US and Mexico immigration: Portraits of Guatemalan refugees in limbo
Oscar Gil-Garcia, Assistant Professor, Binghamton University, State University of New York at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
Pedro and family. Manuel Gil, CC BY Many of Guatemala’s refugees produced by its long civil war are still stateless today. The war lasted between 1954 and 1996 and inflicted significant harm, particularly on indigenous Mayans. The conflict prompted 200,000 Guatemalans to flee to Mexico, where up to 43,000 refugees established settlement camps. For more than a decade I have conducted research in La Gloria, Mexico, the largest of these settlements, near the border of Guatemala. Currently, due to strict naturalization laws, more than 27,000 Guatemalans throughout Mexico remain statele... more »
Couple Kills Dolphin?
Claims that photographs depict a couple who killed a dolphin by urinating in its blowhole were inaccurate, although it's true that handling dolphins can kill them.
‘Life Is Hard; It’s Even Harder When You’re Stupid’
Neither actor John Wayne nor any of the characters he portrayed ever said 'Life is hard; it's even harder when you're stupid.'
Russians to Investigate If Moon Landings Were Faked
By Melissa Dykes Man’s supposed greatest achievement is becoming a comically bad cover-up. In this video, Melissa Dykes from Truthstream Media reports on a Russian... more »
Marcus Hutchins “MalwareTechBlog” Pleads Not Guilty, Released on Bail
By Aaron Kesel The hacker arrested for his alleged involvement in creating and selling a banking trojan who infamously stopped the WannaCry malware attack may... more »
McMaster: US Prepared to Launch “Preventative War” Against North Korea
By Jason Ditz Continuing to hype the threat posed by North Korea, despite their two ICBM tests being eventually conceded to both be failures, National... more »
Microchipping Humans: First They Traded Freedom for Security, Now It’s Privacy for Convenience
By Claire Bernish If a steel truth exists in decades of technological innovation, it rests firmly in the convenience provided society — indeed, while the... more »
Collectivist Mind Control: “Save the Planet”
By Jon Rappoport “The planet wouldn’t need saving if willing prosecutors had gone after high-level criminals (corporate, banking, war-mongering) with hammer and tongs. Now, the... more »
India-China Border Dispute Sees No Signs of Easing
Published on Aug 6, 2017 The stand-off between New Delhi and Beijing over a disputed border region near Bhutan continues with no end in sight. While India is seeking to solve the situation through diplomatic efforts, China prefers to flex its muscles by holding drills near the disputed region. end
Terrorism: How the Israeli State Was Won! (Tom Suárez spoke at The House of Lords)
Terrorism: How the Israeli State Was Won by Tom Suarez, Mondoweiss , via http://www.globalresearch.ca/ Tom Suárez spoke at The House of Lords On December 14, 2016 Tom Suárez spoke at The House of Lords, London, at the invitation of Baroness Jenny Tonge. Drawing from his recently published book State of Terror, he addressed the centennial of the Balfour Declaration and his views on the […]
Can Emmanuel Macron’s Big Gamble to Save the EU Really Pay Off?
Can Emmanuel Macron’s Big Gamble to Save the EU Really Pay Off? by Richard Youngs, http://theconversation.com/au, 4 Aug 2017 French president Emmanuel Macron has promised to launch a series of “democratic conventions” to allow citizens across Europe a say on the EU’s future. His idea is an important element of plans to revive the EU’s fortunes at […]
China Flaunts Heavy Artillery Guns and Military Drones During Live-Fire Drills as Beijing Warns India that Their ‘Restraint Has Its Limits’ in Border Standoff
China Flaunts Heavy Artillery Guns and Military Drones During Live-Fire Drills as Beijing Warns India that Their ‘Restraint Has Its Limits’ in Border Standoff by ASSOCIATED PRESS and TRACY YOU FOR MAILONLINE, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/, 4 Aug 2017 * China has reportedly conducted mock combat with its artillery unit in Tibet * It’s believed that Beijing wanted to put pressure on […]
McMaster: U.S. Preparing For “Preventive War” With North Korea
McMaster: U.S. Preparing For “Preventive War” With North Korea by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com The United States is preparing for all options to counter the growing threat from North Korea, including launching a “preventive war,” national security adviser H.R. McMaster said in an interview that aired Saturday on MSNBC. The comments come after North Korea carried out two tests […]
Trump Threatens China with New Trade War, Beijing Appears Unmoved
Trump Threatens China with New Trade War, Beijing Appears Unmoved by https://www.rt.com/ Amid expectations of the US launching investigations into China’s alleged theft of American intellectual property as well as unfair trade practices, Beijing appears unmoved by the imminent probe while US businesses fear reprisals in case the row unintentionally escalates. – Washington is expected to […]
Fears that Deadly Yellowstone Supervolcano about to BLOW After 1400 Earthquakes Hit
1400-Quake Swarm Prompts Question “If Yellowstone Erupted, What Would Be Left?” by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com Yellowstone volcano has been struck by 1,400 earthquakes in recent weeks, leading to fears that the supervolcano is ready to blow and wipe out life on Earth. Seismic activity around the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, US, is not uncommon, but the […]
Rob Kirby: Economic Collapse, Currency Devaluation, Gold, Silver …
Rob Kirby: Economic Collapse, Currency Devaluation, Gold, Silver … by Turd Ferguson, http://www.tfmetalsreport.com/ What great timing to have Rob Kirby back for an A2A webinar. Rob’s vast experience provides a unique perspective on the failure of The Generally Accepted Narrative for 2017 as well as some wisdom on where we are headed from here. Among the topics […]
Science Journal Confirms Eating Turmeric Cured Myeloma Cancer in 57-year-old Woman
Science Journal Confirms eating Turmeric Cured Myeloma Cancer in 57-year-old Woman by Rhonda Johansson, http://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) After undergoing three rounds of chemotherapy and four stem cell transplants and still finding herself sick and weak, blood cancer patient, Dieneke Ferguson, believed she reached the end of her tether. She was told she had exhausted all her options. “Nothing […]
Western World Failing Now – Clif High
Western World Failing Now – Clif High by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Renowned Internet data mining expert Clif High says the rise of crypto currencies is nothing more than a reflection of failing states in the West. High, who uses what he calls “predictive linguistics”to forecast future trends, contends, “Here we are in a failing state, and […]
BREAKING NEWS: North and South Korean Foreign Ministers Met For Talks In Manila
North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho speaks during the 17th Non-Aligned Summit in Porlamar, Venezuela September 15, 2016. *WNU Editor*: Apparently the talks did not go well .... *North Korea foreign minister says South Korea approach lacks sincerity: Yonhap* (Reuters)
6 Promising New Technologies for Creating a Thriving Future
*Paul A. Phillips* - New technologies for creating a thriving future are already emerging. The post 6 Promising New Technologies for Creating a Thriving Future appeared first on Waking Times.
Can Cats and Dogs See ‘Spirits’? Science Confirms They Can See Frequencies We Can’t
*Cassius Methyl* - There is something more to this phenomena that delves into the metaphysical realm. The post Can Cats and Dogs See ‘Spirits’? Science Confirms They Can See Frequencies We Can’t appeared first on Waking Times.
Photo of the Week: “Tugboat” Baby Common Murre
A Facebook followers recently wrote in to ask about the little bird shaped “like a tugboat” on our San Francisco Bay BirdCam. The photo above shows a baby Common Murre that was found in a paper bag at the community center near Stinson Beach. “Tugboat” weighed only 90 grams on July 25th when he was transferred by […]
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein: 'Special Counsel Mueller Can Investigate Any Crimes'
*Chicago Tribune/Washington Post:* *Rosenstein: Special counsel Mueller can investigate any crimes he uncovers in Russia probe* Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said Sunday that the expanding investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election is continuing apace, even as President Trump dismissed the probe as "a total fabrication." Rosenstein said Special Counsel Robert Mueller can investigate any crimes that he might discover within the scope of his probe, but the deputy attorney general would not discuss which individuals are the subject of their in... more »
Quote of the Day: “You are worse than I am…”
*"'Why haven’t you let them [refugees] out [from govt detention centres on Nauru & Manus Island]?' Trump asked [Australian PM Turnbull]. 'Why have you not let them into your society?’ * * "‘OK,' said Turnbull, 'I will explain why. It is not because they are bad people. It is because in order to stop people smugglers, we had to deprive them of the product. So we said if you try to come to Australia by boat, even if we think you are the best person in the world, even if you are a Nobel Prize-winning genius, we will not let you in. Because the problem with the people … ‘ * * "Trump ... more »
Bannon Is STILL Colluding With The Kremlin To Undermine America
On Saturday, Israel's *Haaretz* reported, with a sense of irony, that Trump National Security chief H.R. McMaster is under intense attack from the Bannon wing of the GOP by being "controlled by rich Jews" *and* "hostile to Israel." This coordinated attack, *Haaretz* reports, "is coming from media outlets and writers affiliated with Steve Bannon, President Trump's senior political adviser, who has been accused in the past of making anti-Semitic comments. The campaign against McMaster intensified after he fired a number of mid-level officials from the National Security Council, who w... more »
Kenya deports 1 American and 1 Canadian for election meddling
The African country has arrested and deported two western advisors to the opposition presidential candidate ahead of Tuesday's vote The post Kenya deports 1 American and 1 Canadian for election meddling appeared first on The Duran.
The Deputy Attorney General says that Special Counsel Mueller can essentially investigate any damn crime related to Donald Trump that he wants.
Courtesy of WaPo: *Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein said Sunday that the expanding investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election is continuing apace, even as President Trump dismissed the probe as “a total fabrication.” * *Rosenstein said special counsel Robert S. Mueller III can investigate any crimes that he might discover within the scope of his probe, but the deputy attorney general would not discuss which individuals are the subject of their inquiry. The interview comes days after Trump said he believes it would be inappropriate for Muell... more »
3 Methods to Maximize Your Health
*Phillip J. Watt* - It's up to you take control of your health and wellness. The post 3 Methods to Maximize Your Health appeared first on Waking Times.
Musical Interlude: Amethystium, "Hymnody"
Amethystium, "Hymnody" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVjYX4-LZx4
"A Look to the Heavens"
“NGC 660 is featured in this cosmic snapshot. Over 40 million light-years away and swimming within the boundaries of the constellation Pisces, NGC 660's peculiar appearance marks it as a polar ring galaxy. A rare galaxy type, polar ring galaxies have a substantial population of stars, gas, and dust orbiting in rings strongly tilted from the plane of the galactic disk. *Click image for larger size.* The bizarre-looking configuration could have been caused by the chance capture of material from a passing galaxy by a disk galaxy, with the captured debris eventually strung out in a rotati... more »
North Korea's New ICBMs: How Well Can American Intelligence Track Them?
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* A really big deal. As North Korea’s nuclear program advances, the United States has sent repeatedly signaled it can track Pyongyang’s delivery systems, and thus destroy them in a preemptive strike. This began with North Korea’s first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on July 4. In the aftermath of the test, U.S. officials began telling reporters that it had observed North Korea preparing the launch. One example came from the* Diplomat*’s Ankit Panda, a former colleague of mine who consistently does some of the best reporting on ... more »
Why Russia's Once Superpower Navy Is in Big Trouble
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* And it might not have the funds to fix it. Over the past year, the Russian Navy has undertaken several high visibility operations, most notably the deployment of the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov off the coast of Syria, and the launch of cruise missiles from ships based in the Caspian Sea. Russian submarine activity has also increased, although not quite to the level seen in the Cold War. But Moscow might be best advised to heed Matthew 26:41 where maritime adventures are concerned; “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the s... more »
Is India Getting Ready to Build Its Own Stealth Fighter?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Maybe. Or maybe not. In 2008, India’s Aeronautical Development Agency began developing a multirole fighter to replace its large fleet of aging Jaguar, Mirage and MiG-23 fighters. The new project was tentatively dubbed the Medium Combat Aircraft (later revised to the *Advanced *MCA, or AMCA), to be produced domestically by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Shortly afterwards, the Indian Air Force put in a serious addendum to the program: they wanted AMCA to be a stealth fighter, too. For a while the AMCA project slowed down, as India invested $5 b... more »
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Could Be Japan's First Female Prime Minister
*Anthony Fensom* *Politics, Asia* [image: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike attends a news conference at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo, Japan, June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai] Japan’s political history indicates that the Tokyo election is often a precursor for changes at the national level. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike’s emergence as Japan’s most popular politician has sparked speculation that she is destined for higher office. However, the odds are stacked against her becoming the nation’s first female prime minister, despite the recent stumbles of Japanese Prime Mi... more »
Duterte Wants to Pivot to China—but the Law May Prevent This
*Richard Javad Heydarian* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte prior to their bilateral meeting during the Belt and Road Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 15, 2017. REUTERS/Etienne Oliveau/Pool] Persuing a joint development agreement with China will likley violate the law and embolden Beijing's territorial claims in the region. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines continues its pivot to China in earnest. In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24 ,... more »
Why America Needs Trickle-Down Diplomacy
*Scott Moore* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to delivers remarks at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, West Virginia, U.S., July 24, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] Subnational diplomacy has recently come into vogue as a counterweight to the Trump administration’s isolationism. When President Trump announced his intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, California Gov. Jerry Brown, one of the agreement’s staunchest defenders, went straight to the capital. Only it wasn’t Washington—it w... more »
Qatar Is Playing a Dangerous Game of Political Chicken
*Nawaf Obaid* *Security, Middle East* [image: Cairo University students who are supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and ousted President Mohamed Mursi shout slogans and light a flare during a protest against the military and interior ministry at the university's campus in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, April 19, 2015. The protest was organized by students and members of the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo University ahead of final exams and Tuesday’s verdict for ousted president Mursi, according to members of the Muslim Brotherhood. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah] Saudi Arabia and its allies... more »
Will China be a Factor in the Upcoming NAFTA Negotiations?
*Bill Bray, Miyako Yerick* *Politics, Asia* [image: Anchored container ships and with other vessels sit offshore near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach December 2, 2012. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn] Beijing is incentivizing Mexico City and others in Latin American to rethink their traditional trading relationships. The first round of NAFTA renegotiations is set to take place in Washington, DC August 16–20 and one of the primary U.S. objectives is reducing its $63 billion trade deficit with Mexico. Mexico is in a position to drive a harder bargain than many would think, however.... more »
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