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Tweets For Today
#BREAKING: Here is the moment when the earthquake struck Mexico City. (Video by @AlertaChiapas) pic.twitter.com/DfEcxF7nob — BreakingNNow (@BreakingNNow) September 19, 2017 The moment the 7.1-magnitude quake hit Jojutla, in Morelos State, south of Mexico City https://t.co/Vu1Up9b7MQ pic.twitter.com/dp39pUQT2V — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 20, 2017 Inner eyewall of Hurricane Maria looks to pass just south of Saint Croix. Good news for them. Those in Puerto Rico prepare for worst case. pic.twitter.com/XiFBhHFsIq — Anthony Sagliani (@anthonywx) September 20, 2017 A central pre... more »
“Stress: Are You Sick With Worry?”
*“Stress: Are You Sick With Worry?”* by Jordan Lite “You're probably familiar with the insidious effects of stress on your sleep quality and its link to anxiety and depression. Now growing body of evidence suggests that stress can take a physical toll, too, damaging everything from your heart to your immune system. It may even shorten your lifespan. "Chronic emotional stress can affect virtually every organ system in negative ways," says Dean Ornish, M.D., founder and president of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, Calif. "But stress is not simply a function of... more »
Did President Obama Know That The FBI Had Wiretapped People Connected To Trump's Presidential Campaign?
ABC News *Wall Street Journal:* *Did Obama Know about Comey’s Surveillance?* *The media is less interested in Obama Administration wiretapping than in how Trump described it.* This week CNN is reporting more details on the Obama Administration’s 2016 surveillance of people connected to the presidential campaign of the party out of power. It seems that once President Obama’s appointee to run the FBI, James Comey, had secured authorization for wiretapping, the bureau continued its surveillance into 2017. CNN reports: * US investigators wiretapped former Trump campaign chairman P... more »
Morgan Freeman’s “We Are At War With Russia’ video, DESTROYED by Paul Joseph Watson
Morgan Freeman was paid by neocons, warmongers and Hillary supporters to make the trash video More The post Morgan Freeman’s “We Are At War With Russia’ video, DESTROYED by Paul Joseph Watson appeared first on The Duran.
3 dumb Democrats say “Sputnik Radio” crushed Hillary’s campaign. “Sputnik Radio” started broadcasting June 2017
Dumb Democrats think "Sputnik Radio" ruined Hillary Clinton's campaign. More The post 3 dumb Democrats say “Sputnik Radio” crushed Hillary’s campaign. “Sputnik Radio” started broadcasting June 2017 appeared first on The Duran.
Storm: “They Call The Wind Maria”; Powerful Hurricane Maria Has Maximum Sustained Winds Of 175 MPH-280 KM/H And A Very Low Minimum Pressure (909 MB)
miningawareness at Storm: “They Call The Wind Maria”; Powerful Hurricane Maria Has Maximum Sustained Winds Of 175 MPH-280 KM/H And A Very Low Minimum Pressure (909 MB) – Mining Awareness + - 52 minutes ago
Hurricane Maria has maximum sustained winds of 175 MPH; 280 KM/H with a minimum pressure estimated at 909 mb, “which is the tenth lowest minimum pressure recorded in an Atlantic basin hurricane.” http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCUAT5+shtml/200358.shtml “the intensity of a tropical cyclone is determined by either the storm’s maximum sustained winds or lowest barometric pressure.”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Atlantic_hurricane_records#By_pressure. The hurricanes with … Continue reading Storm: “They Call The Wind Maria”; Powerful Hurricane Maria Has Maximum Sustained ... more »
Facts Favor Jemele Hill Over Trump
The primary question at the center of the controversy is: Was Hill wrong in her assessment of President Trump as a White supremacist? Let's examine the evidence.
Organizations Call for DeVos to Halt Student Loan Policy Changes
The regulatory changes being pursued by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in the student loan arena could “spell disaster for students of color who are too often exploited in consumer lending,” a group of 39 organizations said in a letter to DeVos.
Report: Higher Ed Must Factor In Growing Single Mother Student Population
Even as more single mothers than ever are attending college, services for student parents have been reduced. Many schools have had to close childcare centers on campus due to funding issues.
Protests, Investigation Follow Georgia Tech Shooting
On Tuesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation released the recording of the 911 call made by 21 year-old Scout Schultz, the Georgia Tech engineering student who was shot and killed by campus police.
The South Vietnamese who fled the fall of Saigon -- and those who returned
Jana Lipman, Associate Professor of History, Tulane University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Vietnamese at a camp in Guam seeking repatriation, September 1975. National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 319, Box 19, declassification number 984082., CC BY More than 120,000 people fled Vietnam after the North Vietnamese captured Saigon on April 30, 1975. This chaotic evacuation has been captured in iconic photos, documentary films and oral histories. How did the Vietnamese seeking safety actually get from small boats or rooftop helicopters to the United States? First, they went to Guam. In response to the emergency, the U.S. military established a refugee ca... more »
Trump speaks at the UN: 5 takeaways
Simon Reich, Professor in The Division of Global Affairs and The Department of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Trump talks tough at the U.N. General Assembly. Reuters/Lucas Jackson It is a short distance from Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue to the United Nations headquarters on First Avenue, but these are different worlds. Donald Trump’s native world is one of unilateralism and competition, with more than a hint of bravado and aggression. The U.N.‘s world is one of multilateralism and cooperation, with a heavy dose of diplomacy and collaboration. Those two worlds met when Trump gave his first speech to the U.N. as America’s president. And the nationalism and pragmatism of the relatively recentl... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Corridor Convoy* Soldiers maneuver through a central corridor during training on Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 15, 2017. During the exercise, soldiers conducted a wide-area defense with the objective of controlling key terrain. Army photo by Sgt. David Edge
US Senate Intel Committee Changes Trump Lawyer Cohen To Open Hearing; Cohen Ukraine-Russia Ties-Allegations
miningawareness at Storm: “They Call The Wind Maria”; Powerful Hurricane Maria Has Maximum Sustained Winds Of 175 MPH-280 KM/H And A Very Low Minimum Pressure (909 MB) – Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
“Senate Intel Leaders’ Statement on the Postponing of Michael Cohen’s Interview Sep 19 2017 WASHINGTON – Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman … Continue reading →
Hollywood Stars Form A Committee To Investigate Russia
*Daily Beast*: *Rob Reiner and Morgan Freeman Declare ‘War’ on Russia* With the newly formed Committee to Investigate Russia, filmmaker Rob Reiner tells The Daily Beast he plans to do what President Trump won’t. “People always joke that he’s the voice of God,” Rob Reiner says of Morgan Freeman. And while that is a role Freeman has portrayed in multiple films, he also has some experience playing the president of the United States. The first time the Oscar-winning actor took on the role of president, in 1998’s Deep Impact, he was charged with protecting the human race from a giant c... more »
Take Off Your Swastika: Berkeley Punks Rule-- Gilman Street/Green Day Film Arrives Just In Time For Campus "Free Speech Year"
*Green Day at Gilman, 1992-- photo by Murray Bowles* *-by Denise Sullivan* In 1988, the peace punks who congregated at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California, had a choice to make: To meet encroaching skinheads with violence or to fight back with the tactics of non-violence. Choices were made, the inevitable schisms from within ensued, and life went on, as the new documentary, *Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk*, tells. While the story and other tales of punk rock glory illustrate punk's inherent contradictions and what happens when utopian ideals like egalitarianism and... more »
Syrian Army liberates two towns along eastern banks of the Euphrates: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been rapidly advancing in the Euphrates River Valley recently, liberating a large portion of territory that was previously occupied by the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) in the Deir Ezzor Governorate. On Tuesday, the Syrian Arab Army staked their claim on the eastern banks of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran: Kurdish independence to ‘create another Israel’ – Ayatollah Jannati
Hardline conservative Chairman of Assembly of Experts Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati asserted that Kurdistan’s bid for independence from Iraq is an attempt to “disintegrate” and “create another Israel” in the region, speaking at a session of the Assembly of Experts of Leadership in Tehran, Tuesday. Jannati stressed that “today’s important issue about Kurdistan is the climate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Israeli De-Development of Occupied Palestine
Israeli De-Development of Occupied Palestine by Stephen Lendman(Jew), https://www.globalresearch.ca/ A new UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report strongly criticized Israeli “de-development” of East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza – the deplorable legacy of 50 years of occupation harshness, persecuting, brutalizing and exploiting beleaguered Palestinians. – Longstanding poverty and unemployment persist at levels worse than […]
Ahead: Major Market Shock | Rob Kirby
FinanceAndLiberty.com Published on Sep 17, 2017 The stock market is at all time highs and precious metals are slumping. But not for long. “One day, we’re going to wake up, and things will be fundamentally different,” Rob Kirby warns on this week’s SD Metals & Markets wrap. The market manipulation will end, and precious metals will […]
Trump Right Again: CNN Admits Trump May Have Been Wiretapped
CNN FORCED TO ADMIT TRUMP MAY HAVE BEEN RIGHT ABOUT BEING WIRETAPPED by Paul Joseph Watson | http://www.Infowars.com Paul Manafort had a residence in Trump Tower After the revelation that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was wiretapped both before and after the election, CNN was forced to acknowledge that President Trump may have been right when […]
Illuminist War Propaganda: Morgan Freeman — ‘We Are At War With Russia’
Signs of desperation!? Paul Joseph Watson Published on Sep 19, 2017 If America had wanted war with Russia, Hillary Clinton would be president right now. ORIGINAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz9PN… end
US & South Korean Bombers and Jets Fly Over Peninsula in Display of Force
RT Published on Sep 19, 2017 Two B-1B and four F-35B fighter jets from the US military joined four F-15K jets from South Korea as they flew from the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi over the Korean Peninsula in a military drill, Monday, in the latest display of force amidst heightened tensions with North […]
Putin Orders End To US Dollar Trade At Russian Seaports
Putin Orders End To US Dollar Trade At Russian Seaports by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ Whether in response to rising scorching tensions with the US, or simply to provide support for the ruble, on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to approve legislation making the ruble the main currency of exchange at all Russian seaports by […]
Deadly 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mexico City
RT Published on Sep 19, 2017 Thousands of people streamed out of buildings in Mexico City on Tuesday after central Mexico was hit by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The US Geological Survey said the quake was centered near the Puebla state town of Raboso, about 76 miles (123 km) southeast of the capital. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8nm1 […]
Harvey defies attribution to global warming
All of this alarmist attribution stuff is junk science personified. We are seeing nothing that is outside of normal natural variability. As my father used to say, figures don't lie but liars sure can figure.
What Are The Military Options Against North Korea?
*Uri Friedman, The Atlantic*: *North Korea: The Military Options* *What would a strike actually entail?* The Trump administration claims “all options are on the table” for dealing with North Korea’s nuclear-weapons program—from using military force, to pressuring China to cut off economic relations with North Korea, to Donald Trump negotiating directly with Kim Jong Un. But what do those options look like? And what consequences could they have? This series explores those questions, option by option. *Read more* .... *More News On What Are The Military Options Against North Korea*... more »
Whatever Happened To Lyndon LaRouche?
Seattle attracts some very strange people. When I first moved to the Emerald City in 2004, I remember coming across a group of young political activists protesting George W. Bush. Of course, that's normal in a place like Seattle, but what wasn't normal was that this same group of activists didn't like Al Gore. (I seem to recall a banner that depicted Mr. Gore as a giant blob, sort of like Jabba the Hutt.) The LaRouchies wouldn't have much use for Barack Obama, either. Who were these people? I had to find out. So, way back in 2004, I decided to engage one of them in conversation, ... more »
Questioning imperial propaganda: From 9/11 to Charlottesville
I spent the 16th anniversary of 9/11 at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland, CA *Most Recent Show: Jim Fetzer on Charlottesville: "2 cars + 2 drivers + 2 takes = totally fake" Show link https://www.patreon.com/posts/jim-fetzer-on-2-14457583* Why won’t the international community stop the Rohingya genocide? https://www.veteranstoday.com/2017/09/19/rohingya/ * * * *DC Dave on “The Charlottesville Operation” * https://www.patreon.com/posts/dc-dave-on-14425757 Kevin's Press TV interviews on Saudis vs. Yemen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfu6sXz8Rjw US sanctions help Iran towards... more »
Fox News Hits Back at Lawsuit Over Botched Seth Rich Story
Attorneys for the cable news station said that Rod Wheeler's lawsuit doesn't show he was defamed, and that it should be handled in arbitration.
Trump Nailed it On Socialism At UNGA
"The problem in Venezuela is not that socialism has been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been faithfully implemented." "Wherever true socialism or communism has been adopted it has delivered anguish and devastation and failure." ~ Donald Trump speaking at the UN General Assembly. Here's the link to the full speech.
Ethnic Clashes Displace Tens Of Thousands In Ethiopia
*VOA*: *Ethiopia: 55,000 People Displaced Amid Ethnic Clashes * ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — More than 55,000 ethnic Oromos have been displaced from Ethiopia's Somali region after a week of clashes with Somalis in which dozens were killed, the regional government of Ethiopia's restive Oromia region said on Sunday. The statement from the Oromia government follows claims by Somali regional officials earlier this week that more than 50 people were killed in an attack against ethnic Somalis in Aweday town. "More than 55,000 Oromos were displaced from the Somali region after the recent inc... more »
Shooting miscellany
Here are a few bits and pieces that have crossed my path, or my consciousness, in recent weeks. First off, buckshot. I highly recommend Federal's Flite Control rounds as one's primary buckshot load for defensive use. I prefer the #1 buckshot reduced-recoil (i.e. slower muzzle velocity) cartridge (15 pellets per load), but others choose 00 buck in standard-velocity or reduced-recoil rounds. The special Flite Control shot cups hold the load together quite a long distance from the muzzle, so that even out to 30 yards, most of the pellets will hit a human-size target. Most 'convent... more »
"Sovereignty" and a world-wide rush toward Putin-ism
The key word from Donald Trump's United Nations speech - "sovereignty" - should trigger alarms. That word — repeated 21 times in the 40-minute speech — has been widely discussed by politicians, pundits and the media, focusing on how Trump’s U.N. speech bounced between conflicting impulses "to the point of incoherence." In paying homage to American generosity on the world stage, for example, Trump cited several U.S.-funded global health programs... that his administration has cut. He praised the Marshall Plan, which rebuilt Europe after World War II, even as he repeatedly vowed that ... more »
Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Accidentally Opens Fire On Bystanders With Missiles (Video)
*Daily Mail:* *Terrifying moment Russian helicopter accidentally opens fire on bystanders with MISSILES due to 'technical glitch' during Zapad 2017 war games, seriously injuring two people* * Footage appears to show bystanders being fired upon by a Russian helicopter * Two missiles explode just feet away from cars and people in horrifying scenes * It has been reported that two people were seriously hurt and taken to hospital * Comes as Russia hosts its biggest war games in years in form of Zapad-2017 * Putin's forces repelled an imaginary enemy and launched a 'counter-offensive'... more »
Dana Rohrabacher Seems To Be Making Every Move He Can To Lose His Reelection Bid
When Dana Rohrabacher was first elected to Congress in the '80s his Orange County district was beet red. Last year, nearly three decades on, the PVI was a very daunting R+7. Next year, Rohrabacher faces a more hostile environment. Trump lost the district to Hillary-- albeit narrowly-- and the PVI shows a slide towards the Democrats. It is now R+4, winnable, especially in a wave election. Back when he was first election, Rohrabacher got off to a peculiar start. His predecessor, right-wing crackpot Dan Lungren, was appointed state-- but never confirmed-- state Treasurer by Govern... more »
SECRET Document Reveals Former CIA Director’s Plan to Make Reading WikiLeaks a Crime
By Jay Syrmopoulos Washington, DC – A SECRET declassified report by then-CIA Director William Casey, titled, “Unauthorized Disclosures to the Media” proposed creating legislation that...more »
X22 Report, “The Entire Economic Recovery Is One Big Myth”
X22 Report, “The Entire Economic Recovery Is One Big Myth” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbLmhrxVkX8 *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “Behind The Scenes, The US, China And North Korea Are Talking” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSqHb869aWQ
Musical Interlude: IL Divo & Celine Dion, “I Believe In You”
IL Divo & Celine Dion, “I Believe In You” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPzg7f_Q8X0
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The 16th century Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan and his crew had plenty of time to study the southern sky during the first circumnavigation of planet Earth. As a result, two fuzzy cloud-like objects easily visible to southern hemisphere skygazers are known as the Clouds of Magellan, now understood to be satellite galaxies of our much larger, spiral Milky Way galaxy. About 160,000 light-years distant in the constellation Dorado, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is seen here in a remarkably deep, colorful, image. *Click image for larger size.* Spanning about 15,000 light-yea... more »
"Home Is Where the Heart Is, Wherever You Are"
*"Home Is Where the Heart Is, Wherever You Are"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "A turtle carries its home on its back, as humans we carry our home in our heart. The word “home” has a wide variety of connotations. To some, home is merely a place where basic needs are addressed. To others, home is the foundation from which they draw their strength and tranquility. Still, others view home as a place inexorably linked to family. Yet all these definitions of home imply somewhere we can be ourselves and are totally accepted. There, we feel safe enough to let down our guard, peaceful enou... more »
The Poet: Octavio Paz, "Brotherhood"
*"Brotherhood"* "I am a man: little do I last and the night is enormous. But I look up: the stars write. Unknowing I understand: I too am written, and at this very moment someone spells me out." - Octavio Paz
The Universe
"A goal or a dream that doesn't challenge the dreamer to become more than they've ever been, to go where they've never gone, and to feel things they've never felt, is actually like wishing for a giant life-snooze button. Wanting abundance without an exchange of services, or love without loving, is like wanting an aquarium without fish, a leash without a dog, or a frame without a picture. Tacky." "To the hills," The Universe "Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!" - www.tut.com
Chet Raymo, “Take My Arm”
*“Take My Arm”* by Chet Raymo “I'm sure I have referenced here before the poems of Grace Schulman, she who in inhabits that sweet melancholy place between "the necessity and impossibility of belief." Between, too, the necessity and impossibility of love. Belief and love. They have so much in common, yet are as distinct as self and other. How strange that two people can hitch their lives together, on a whim, say, or wild intuition, knowing little if nothing about the other's hiddenness, about things that even the other does not fully understand and couldn’t articulate even if he di... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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"You Have A Right To Be Here...:
"You are a child of the Universe, no less than the moon and the stars. You have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should." - Max Ehrmann
"7 Ways to Support Others During Tough Times"
*"7 Ways to Support Others During Tough Times"* by Lexi Behrndt "Life is fragile. Hard times are inevitable. At one time or another, we will all go through a difficult time, whether we deal with sickness, catastrophe, crisis, or relational breakdown. In those times, we need each other more than ever, but it's not just enough to be surrounded by people. We, as supporters, need to be educated in the best way to love our friends and family through tough times. *1. Silence speaks louder than words misspoken.* Don't ignore them. Plain and simple. If you don't know what to say, don't av... more »
"What They Long For..."
“Caged birds accept each other, but flight is what they long for.” - Tennessee Williams, “Camino Real”
Lindseypoo: Elusive Care Eunuch
From Michael Hiltzik at The Los Angeles Times: The Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act is back, a zombie again on the march weeks after it was declared dead. The newest incarnation is Cassidy-Graham, named after chief sponsors Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and … Continue reading →
Actor Morgan Freeman challenges Donald Trump to come out and admit that we are under attack by Russia.
For generations, ppl have fought to protect democracy. Now it’s our turn. Watch Morgan Freeman explain Russia’s plot to undermine the U.S. pic.twitter.com/t65wckbmxS — Investigate Russia (@InvestigateRU) September 19, 2017 Morgan Freeman has played Colonels, Generals, the Director of Intelligence, Presidents, and even God, so I definitely trust his opinion above that of a guy who just played himself a bunch of times in movies and TV. And of course he is right. We WERE indeed attacked in 2016, and since that attack actually caused more damage to the fabric of our Democracy than any... more »
Can Depression Be Treated With Anti-Inflammatory Drugs?
A news story highlights the interplay between the immune system and depression, but it provides this information without crucial context.
The Missile That Terrorized Russia Is Getting a Super Update
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The stinger is back. *The Stinger has not been used much in recent years in Iraq and Afghanistan, largely because it is less necessary in combat environments where the US already has air supremacy. However, should the Army face a near-peer competitor with air power able to rival the US, the Stinger could likely emerge as a weapon of choice against helicopters and airplanes. Furthermore, given that the weapon can now destroy small drones, it is also conceivable that the Stinger could increasingly be fired in counterinsurgency or hybrid-warfare scenario... more »
Is the U.S. Navy Getting Ready to Develop a New 'Battleship'?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It would be risky. *Creating what would amount to an American pocket battleship, operating alone on the high seas in the face of the enemy, is a risky proposition. Still, the concentration of firepower such a ship could bring to bear also makes it an attractive one, and the ship’s stealthy nature, extensive defensive-weapons capability, and America’s lead in military communications and networking all give it an edge in survivability. While it may mean a few more years in the shipyard, especially for the lead ship already commissioned into the fleet,...more »
5 Questions Donald Trump Needs to Answer before Traveling to Asia
*Ryan Hass* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany] Does the administration have a coherent vision for the region? President Trump and his administration have devoted roughly as much time and attention to the Asia-Pacific as have previous administrations. Nevertheless, a perception is emerging of America’s benign neglect of the region. Concerns over U.S. reliability and the president’s judgment are hitting alarming levels. According to an international Pew poll in June, ... more »
Is Diego Garcia at Risk of Slipping from Washington's Grasp?
*Mark A. Rosen* *Security, Asia* [image: A B-1 Lancer prepares to connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling boom over the Indian Ocean on July 7. The B-1 was flying a close-air-support mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Wikimedia Commons] Diego Garcia’s strategic importance cannot be overstated because the Defense Department has, in general, been gradually reducing its overseas presence throughout the world. On June 22, 2017, the UN General Assembly voted 94-15 (sixty-five abstentions) to ask the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on wh... more »
Do South Koreans Really Want U.S. Tactical Nukes Back on the Korean Peninsula?
*Se Young Jang* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured) guides the launch of a Hwasong-12 missile in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 16, 2017. KCNA via REUTERS] Public opinion on complicated security issues can be easily misguided by biased or insufficient information. North Korea increasingly poses a grave threat to its southern neighbor and the world by conducting a series of nuclear and missile tests. Amid this escalating tension on and around the Korean Peninsula, South Koreans have s... more »
America Is Getting Outclassed by Russian Electronic Warfare
*Samuel Bendett* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Russia's electronic warfare capabilities. Ministry of the Defence of the Russian Federation] It has become clear to the U.S. military that Russian investment in electronic warfare capabilities may have outpaced anything available in the West. The Russian military-industrial complex was successful in showing off the latest technologies during last month's Army-2017 military expo. This international forum, held outside Moscow, showcased hundreds of land, air and sea-based systems, and was attended by hundreds of thousands of visitors. T... more »
What Awaits the Rohingya in Bangladesh?
*Michael Kugelman* *Security, Asia* [image: A Rohingya boy carries a child after after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 1, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain] Aung San Suu Kyi’s moral conscience has seemingly taken a backseat to cold, hard politics. The plight of the Rohingya community is truly one of the saddest stories of our times. It is a tragic tale of perpetual persecution, major marginalization and mass migration. In Burma, where this Muslim community’s numbers are the highest—about a million, according to most estimates—its member... more »
U.K. MoD Releases Footage Of Recent Drone Strike On ISIS
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Daily Mail:* *Operation Hellfire: Dramatic moment RAF pilots use drone-controlled single missile to stop ISIS public execution 2,000 miles away as it's revealed secret strikes in Iraq and Syria have stopped terror attacks on British soil* * Footage released by the MoD shows crowds of civilians being forced at gunpoint to gather in a Syrian town * RAF flies a reaper drone operated by pilots 3,000 miles away at Waddington in Lincolnshire past the scene * It then unleashes its deadly arsenal – obliterating a sniper keeping watch over execution on a roof... more »
TPPF statement on Graham-Cassidy health care bill
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By Chip Roy, Drew White, Chris Jacobs Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released its analysis of the Senate’s latest effort to repeal Obamacare, known as the Graham-Cassidy Bill, along with the following statement:
Summary of Graham-Cassidy Health Care Legislation
Content Multimedia - 6 hours ago
By Chris Jacobs Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a new health care bill. The legislation contains some components of the earlier Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), considered by the Senate in July, with some key differences on funding streams. A full summary of the bill follows below, along with possible conservative concerns where applicable. Cost estimates included below come from prior Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scores of similar or identical provisions in BCRA.
How private corporations will benefit from Kurdish independence
The Kurdistan region of Iraq, rich with oil resources, has been a bargaining chip for large oil corporations in recent years. Companies have flooded into Kurdistan because of a lack of regulations, relatively cheap oil, export subsidies, and a political willingness shown by the KRG government to cooperate with corporate demands. U.S. involvement in Iraq […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
First permanent US military base established in southern Israel
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:34 A.M)- The first ever US military base in Israel has been announced and is positioned in the south of the state. The Israeli regime’s government have claimed that the newly placed military base is in response to the growing threat of Iran and to help keep the country more secure as the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS ejected from another 5 towns in central Syria by pursuing army forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army, backed up by the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Syrian Arab Air Force, has liberated another five towns from besieged ISIS militants in central Syria, bring the total count of settlements reclaimed from terrorists throughout the region today to nine. Following the securing of al-Shalishat, Um […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Guaranteeing Free Speech vs. Campus Police States
[image: guaranteeing-free-speech-vs-campus-police-states] At UC Berkeley on September 14, hundreds of police officers in riot gear were on hand to prevent leftist violence as conservative speaker Ben Shapiro took the stage to address a crowd of a thousand devotees and detractors. The police presence at the event was intimidating and, admittedly, a little bit creepy.
Why is Washington never sanctioned?
*Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN charter – “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”* How can the United Nations, and any of its members, sanction North Korea and then allow the world leader in militarism, empire and chaos creation, the United States, to do what it does? Why is Washington never sanctioned? Why is Washington never held accountable for any of its long list of known... more »
Attack on Black Cornell University Student Under Investigation
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University plans to form a task force to address what its president calls “persistent problems of bigotry and intolerance” at the Ivy League school in the wake of the beating of a Black student. Authorities in Ithaca say they’re looking into whether last week’s attack against the student was racially motivated. […]
Court Reinstates Lawsuit Over Debunked Rolling Stone Story
NEW YORK — A defamation lawsuit against Rolling Stone over the magazine’s debunked article about a University of Virginia gang rape was reinstated Tuesday by an appeals court in a manner that one judge says would allow any member of a school fraternity to join the lawsuit. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said […]
University Head Ousted for ‘Lack of Leadership’ During Irma
PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus was preparing for a hit from Hurricane Irma, its leader suggested to her boss in an email that she was still there when she had actually left the state, a newspaper reported. Sophia Wisniewska, regional chancellor for the Tampa-based university, negotiated a resignation […]
Wheaton College Football Players Accused in 2016 Hazing Face Felony Charges
WHEATON, Ill. — Suburban Chicago authorities say five members of a Christian college’s football team accused of hazing face felony charges. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office announced Monday that the five Wheaton College players are charged with aggravated battery, mob action and unlawful restraint. A judge signed arrest warrants and set $50,000 bonds for […]
Czech Appeals Court Upholds Hijab Ban at Nursing School
PRAGUE — A Czech appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that went against a Somali student who accused a nursing school of discrimination because she wears a hijab. Ayan Jamaal Ahmednuur demanded an apology and 60,000 koruna ($2,750) in compensation but the Prague 10 district court ruled in January there was no evidence […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 19, 2017
Jamie Tarabay, CNN: *Aung San Suu Kyi: The rise and fall of Asia's Mandela* (CNN)For years, she was the epitome of the peaceful protester, steadfast in her devotion to democracy in her homeland of Myanmar through nonviolent means. Aung San Suu Kyi was lauded on the global stage, awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, and praised for her refusal to incite violence while under house arrest for 15 years after winning a presidential election the ruling military refused to accept. Now, protesters around the region are torching effigies of the democracy icon. They are furious at her failure to a... more »
do workplace-based tv shows make people dissatisfied with their jobs?
I recently realized that I enjoy a lot of TV shows that are themed around a workplace. There are the comedies, like The Office and Brooklyn 9-9, and my favourite sitcoms of past generations, such as Barney Miller and Mary Tyler Moore, and a whole bunch of sitcoms I don't watch, such as Cheers. But there are also dramas like Bones, and Suits, and older shows like ER and several others from that era. You can see why the workplace is ripe for use as a setting. It allows writers to bring a very diverse group of characters, with widely disparate backgrounds, strengths, and expectations, ... more »
How university foundations circumvent conflict of interest disclosure rules and hide corporate ties to faculty
By Dr. Mercola In the last few years, freedom of information act (FOIA) requests have revealed a loophole that allows corporations to hide funds given to university-based researchers and academics, thereby also hiding their behind-the-scenes collaborations to promote corporate viewpoints while maintaining an air of independence. A recent defamation suit offers an intriguing opportunity to
Brazil is hooked on junk food
It’s a catch 22, you desperately need money and yet, if you work for Company A you will be contributing to not only your slow death but the slow death of your countrymen. Do you take the job, promising yourself you won’t get sucked in or do you pass and continue to struggle to meet
This gym offers napping classes for exhausted adults, members pay per hour
Introducing “Nap-ercise,” the gym class you may actually attend. Adults are always on-the-go in today’s busy world, meaning that they rarely get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. To remedy this conundrum, a “Nap-Ercise” class has been implemented in a UK Gym to help individuals 21 and older catch up on essential Zzz’s.
These islands just banned western junk food to promote health
Local tourist hot spots in some South Pacific Islands will no longer serve pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, and sugary sweets in plastic wrap – typical Western junk food – to encourage healthier eating habits among people who live there. The government hopes that banning junk food will also sway people to support local farmers and
How Big Oil conquered the world
Nearly every part of our modern lives is affected by Big Oil, “From farm to pharmaceutical, diesel truck to dinner plate, pipeline to plastic product…” But, is it a story you know? RELATED ARTICLE: MSNBC loses connection to reporter as he goes off on oil industry for robbing locals of infrastructure funds Do yourself a
CBS: Fluoride exposure in utero linked to lower IQ in kids, study says
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, to date the largest and longest study evaluating fluoride exposure and its impact on the developing brain, found that increased levels of prenatal fluoride exposure might be associated with lower cognitive function in children. RELATED ARTICLE: Fluoridated Water Linked to 30% More Hypothyroidism The study evaluated,
Man sentenced to jail for 6 months for having a wind turbine.
When Jay Nygard decided to add a 2 story wind turbine to his home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, Minnesota, he went the legal route and let the city know what his plans were (the turbine is attached to the front of his home and only extends about 2 feet from the top of his
Marijuana compound removes toxic Alzheimer’s protein from the brain
Scientists have proven that THC can inhibit the formation of amyloid plaques, which can, in turn, prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s from ever occurring. The THC achieves this by blocking the enzyme in the human brain which creates amyloid plaques. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been shown to help remove toxic slumps of amyloid beta protein, and
Get a $10 Publix gift card with Flu shot
Just in case you are bored this weekend and looking to play Russian roulette with your health or the health of your family, Publix has the perfect afternoon solution: come into the store, get a Flu shot, and receive a $10 gift card! RELATED ARTICLE: ABC: Study Links Flu Shot to More Frequent Miscarriages (BREAKING)
Multiday fasting gaining popularity as a powerful biohack for health and longevity
By Dr. Mercola One lifestyle factor that appears to be driving not only obesity but also many chronic disease processes is the fact that we avoid ever going without food for very long. Our ancestors didn’t have access to food 24/7, and biologically your body simply isn’t designed to run optimally when continuously fed. If you eat throughout the
Happy Birthday CIA: 7 Truly Terrible Things The Agency Has Done In 70 Years
By Carey Wedler On Monday, President Trump tweeted birthday wishes to the Air Force and the CIA. Both became official organizations 70 years ago on September 18, 1947, with... more »
World News Briefs -- September 19, 2017 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail: **At least 49 dead' after 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks Mexico City - shaking buildings and sending people fleeing into the street* * WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT * Tremor hit hours after emergency drills around the nation on the anniversary of another devastating quake * Horrifying images coming out of country's capital show rubble and chunks of buildings strewn across roads * It came on the anniversary of a devastating earthquake that hit the country in 1985, killing thousands * Local resident Georgina Sanchez said: 'I'm so worried. I can't stop crying. It's the same ni... more »
"The Best Speech Yet From Any U.S. President"
*"The Best Speech Yet From Any U.S. President"* by David Swanson "In planning an upcoming conference aimed at challenging the institution of war, to be held at American University September 22-24, I can’t help but be drawn to the speech a U.S. president gave at American University a little more than 50 years ago. Whether or not you agree with me that this is the best speech ever given by a U.S. president, there should be little dispute that it is the speech most out of step with what anyone will say on Capitol Hill or in the White House today. Here’s a video of the best portion of th... more »
New book: ‘Why Hurricanes Can’t Be Blamed On Global Warming ‘
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: By Dr. Roy Spencer. Partly in response to the crazy claims of the usual global warming experts (Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lawrence, Mark Ruffalo, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Pope Francis), I decided to write another Kindle e-book. This one is entitled, Inevitable Disaster: Why Hurricanes…
U.S. And Allied Arab Fighters Have Abandoned A Base In The Southern Syrian Desert To Iranian-Backed Militias
The U.S.-led coalition has closed and razed one of its combat outposts east of the coalition garrison in At Tanf, Syria. *Reuters: **Rebels say U.S. evacuates base in southern Syrian desert* AMMAN (Reuters) - U.S. troops and allied Arab fighters have evacuated a garrison set up in June in the Syrian desert near the border with Iraq and relocated to their main Tanf base, rebel sources said on Tuesday. They said the move follows a deal between Washington and Moscow to abandon the Zakf site, located around 60-70 km (40-50 miles) northeast of Tanf. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has ... more »
Neko Case’s Farmhouse Damaged by Fire?
Several news outlets reported that Case's Vermont farmhouse was damaged in a fire, but the musician herself says it wasn't her house.
The Release Files: Brown Pelican Recovers From Horrendous Pouch Injury
Remember this Brown Pelican with the monstrous pouch injury we posted earlier this summer? We have good news: The bird recovered and was released after major surgery and weeks of specialized care. On July 16 2017, a kind-hearted person in Huntington Beach, CA rescued a young Brown Pelican with a horrendous wound. The poor bird’s […]
Donald Trump wants a huge military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to show up the French.
Pres. Trump says the U.S. may have military parade down Pennsylvania Ave. on July 4 to "show our military strength" https://t.co/QL9OUZ2UFf pic.twitter.com/yIO8kAxsSW — ABC News (@ABC) September 18, 2017 Courtesy of WaPo: *Who doesn’t love a parade? To a city that already offers many, President Donald Trump wants to add one that showcases U.S. military might. * *It would take place on July 4 in Washington with, as Trump envisions it, tanks and planes rolling down and streaking above Pennsylvania Avenue. * *Trump talked up the idea Monday as he sat down for talks with French Pres... more »
Portland designates 2nd Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Maine’s largest city will no longer celebrate Columbus Day as a municipal holiday. The Portland City Council voted unanimously Monday to designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The vote came after nearly an hour of public comment. Belfast was the first to make the switch in 2015, Bangor did so last month and Orono followed suit last week. Later Monday night, the Brunswick Town Council voted 8-1 to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Columbus Day has been a federal holiday since 1937 and will continue to be. While the initiatives in Belfa... more »
Aftershock
I had packed for a flight to Mexico City tomorrow. The earthquake there today nixed that plan. (more on Fox News here) Between the Houston flood and the earthquake(s) in Mexico, mother nature is slamming my work. Everyone is in a panic there because of anticipated after-shocks. If the Big One doesn't get you, the aftershocks, which can be just as powerful, can end your journey suddenly. There's a lot of sand in the concrete in Mexico and the re-bar...well there may or may not be re-bar. And from what I'm hearing, there is a run on tequila as tender nerves are being soothed. Do you ... more »
Strong Earthquake Rocks Central Mexico
The 7.1 magnitude temblor hit less than two weeks after another quake killed at least 90 people in the southern part of the country, and on the anniversary of a devastating 1985 earthquake.
Trump Advisor Says U.S. Will Leave Paris Climate Pact … “Unless”
[image: trump-advisor-says-us-will-leave-paris-climate-pact-unless] Trump administration officials say the administration still intends to withdraw from the Paris climate pact, but Trump could be open to a different agreement.
How the U.S.-backed War on Yemen Advances Globalism
[image: alex-newman-us-backed-war-yemen-advances-globalism]VIDEO - In this video, foreign correspondent Alex Newman describes how the U.S.-backed Saudi Arabian regime is destroying Yemen, and how this horrifying war advances the cause of globalism. With U.S. troops on the ground and U.S. weapons being used for the slaughter, this concerns every American. Ironically, U.S. forces are allied with al Qaeda's ally even while pretending to fight al Qaeda. But just as importantly, this enormous humanitarian crisis is being used to help advance the establishment's globalist agenda to build ... more »
Appeals Court Rejects Absurd Claim Use Of Force Policy Violates Seattle Officers’ Second Amendment Rights
A federal appeals court rejected Seattle police claims that a "use of force" policy violates their Second Amendment rights to use firearms. The post Appeals Court Rejects Absurd Claim Use Of Force Policy Violates Seattle Officers’ Second Amendment Rights appeared first on Shadowproof.
In Florida it’s Illegal to Power Your Home with Solar Panels—Thanks to Lobbying
[image: solar]Thanks to a system of corrupt corporate-government collusion, Florida residents can lose their homes if they attempt to solely power them with solar.
Report: President Trump Stopped Saudi Arabia And U.A.E. From Invading Qatar
*Bloomberg:* *Trump Warned Saudis Off Military Move on Qatar* * Gulf nations weighed use of force to change neighbor’s regime * Trump told them any such move would trigger crisis, aid Iran Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates considered taking military action in the early stages of their ongoing dispute with Qatar, until Donald Trump called leaders of both countries and warned them to back off, according to two people familiar with the U.S. president’s intervention. The two Gulf countries were looking at ways to remove the Qatari regime, which they accused of sponsoring terrori... more »
Monster Category 5 Hurricane About To Hit Puerto Rico
*Reuters:* *Hurricane Maria targets St. Croix and Puerto Rico after ripping up Dominica* SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters) - Hurricane Maria, the second maximum-strength storm to rage over the Caribbean this month, killed at least one person in Guadeloupe and barreled toward the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday after devastating the small island nation of Dominica. Maria, a rare Category 5 storm at the top end of the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, churned in the eastern Caribbean about 110 miles (175 km) southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. forecasters ... more »
Vladimir Putin instructs government to stop using US dollar at Russian seaports
Putin orders to end trade in US dollars at Russian seaports. More The post Vladimir Putin instructs government to stop using US dollar at Russian seaports appeared first on The Duran.
Señor Trumpanzee's Speech This Morning Didn't Go Over That Well
My pal Roland texted me moments after Trump got up in front of the UN and he appeared relieved (and duped): "He sounds as normal as any American president." Another minute or two passed before his next text: "He's out of his mind, going crazy in front of the UN... attacking everyone." Let's see... what's the population of North Korea that he threatened to "totally destroy?" Ah, yes... 25.37 million, most of whom are the victims of the fascist state there. "Hey Roland, I don't remember any other American president-- or even any Brits-- quoting Elton John before. You?" By the end o... more »
Pacific Northwest Resident Documents Metallic Fibers Falling from Sky
*Buck Rogers* - The Navy is currently conducting electromagnetic aerial warfare tests in this area. The post Pacific Northwest Resident Documents Metallic Fibers Falling from Sky appeared first on Waking Times.
Herstory
Okay, so, the world started about 6,000 years ago when Jesus was ridin’ around on his dinosaur and shootin’ up moose, so’s he could make moose stew for himself and all his friends (not for all those poor people). Anyways, like I was sayin’, Jesus managed to do all that while also,too, startin’ up the … Continue reading Herstory
Who Else Does Hillary Blame For Her Loss?
Since her loss in November 2016, a loss that shocked the Democratic presidential candidate who seemed to feel that the Oval Office was her birthright, Hillary Clinton has spent substantial time and energy pointing out the external factors that caused her to lose the election. There's James Comey, the Russians as a whole and Vladimir Putin in particular, WikiLeaks, Donald Trump and his legions of unwashed and sweaty followers and Bernie Sanders and his Bros among others. A recent interview on NPR with Rachel Martin looks at a rather surprising group of voters who share part of the ... more »
Blowing the whistle on the meat industry
Contaminated meat risk, whistleblower says, is due to poor hygiene and regulation in Britain's abattoirs
Why a War With North Korea Would Be Complete Hell (And Maybe World War III)
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* What would war look like? In this situation, North Korea would hope that the prospect of war against China (and perhaps Russia) would deter the United States from pursuing the liberation of South Korea. This calculus is remarkably similar to that of Kim il-Sung in 1950, although in this case North Korea’s own nuclear arsenal (presumably directed at Japan) would provide some deterrent. The most intense period of fighting in Korea ended some 62 years ago, but the divide across the Peninsula remains the world’s most visible legacy of the Cold War. ... more »
Donald Trump’s Big Speech: America First Makes Its Debut at the UN
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * How did he do? Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump reiterated that he will place the interests of the United States first in any international dealings. Trump said during his speech that he would follow a policy of “principled realism” to guide his strategy. “The United States will forever be a great friend to the world, and especially to its allies,” Trump told the U.N. General Assembly on September 19. “But we can no longer be taken advantage of, or enter into a one-sided deal where the United States gets n... more »
Cash-grabbing kitty stealing money from strangers and giving it to homeless
The formerly homeless cat’s activities now are being put to a good cause. All the cash he “steals” is going to help the local animal shelter as well as the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. Money kept showing up at the front door of an office and the owners couldn’t figure out why. They would arrive in the mornings to find dollars strewn on the floor, with only their office cat as a witness. But the Oklahoma-based ad-agency soon realized the mysterious money was because of their cat, Sir Whines A Lot. “The strangest thing has been happening at the office on weekends,” they explai... more »
STEPHEN MILLER - GOEBBELS OR ROY COHN
*Stephen Miller - **Senior Advisor to the President* Donald Trump's speech to the UN was written by *Stephen Miller*. Trump defies spirit of co-operation / Trump Threatens to 'Totally Destroy North Korea' Stephen Miller has been described as being an *extreme-right-wing, racist, Jew.* Stephen Miller's mother Miriam Glosser is descended from the Glotzer family from Belarus. *The Jewish Stephen Miller and the very Jewish Joseph GOEBBELS * In 2002, at the age of sixteen, Miller wrote a letter to the editor of the *Santa Monica Outlook*, criticizing his school's pacifist response to ... more »
Trump at the UN 9/19/2017...
*excellent!* *Some teasers:* *“The problem in Venezuela is not that socialism has been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been faithfully implemented. From the Soviet Union to Cuba to Venezuela, wherever true socialism or communism has been adopted, it has delivered anguish and devastation and failure.”* "No nation on earth has an interest in seeing this band of criminals arm itself with nuclear weapons and missiles. The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Kore... more »
Quote of the Day: On racism
*"Racism negates two aspects of man's life: reason and choice, or mind and morality, replacing them with chemical predestination.” * ~ Ayn Rand . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Summary of Graham-Cassidy Health Care Legislation
Content Multimedia - 10 hours ago
By Chris Jacobs Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a new health care bill. The legislation contains some components of the earlier Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), considered by the Senate in July, with some key differences on funding streams. A full summary of the bill follows below, along with possible conservative concerns where applicable. Cost estimates included below come from prior Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scores of similar or identical provisions in BCRA.
Syria: First steam train in 5 years departs Damascus for resort of Al-Zabadani
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:35 P.M.) – A railway connection between the suburbs of Damascus and the resort city of Al-Zabadani was resumed, Monday, after a break of almost five years. The steam-powered train dates back to 1896, and despite its appearance and sluggish speed the train has became a symbol of a return to normal life. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iran’s ‘father of all bombs’ sends strong signal to Israel, Gulf states
Iran’s reported creation of the “father of all bombs” should be seen as a message to Israel and the Persian Gulf States, Russian military expert Vladimir Korovin told Sputnik, expressing doubt that Tehran would use its 10-ton conventional aviation bomb against the US. By announcing about the creation of a 10-ton non-nuclear aviation bomb, Iran […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Donald Trump Jr. dismisses his Secret Service detail, wants more privacy.
Courtesy of the New York Times: *Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, has elected to forgo protection by the Secret Service, according to a senior administration official, and another top White House official is losing hers. * *The agency ceased protecting Mr. Trump, who lives in New York City and is an executive at the Trump Organization, last week. Mr. Trump, an avid camper and hunter, was said to be seeking more privacy than he can expect with a contingent of agents accompanying him everywhere. * *It was not immediately clear whether the decision applied to his family; ... more »
Fake Cell Phone Bomb Found During X-Ray Check At India's Mangalore Airport
An officer spotted the suspicious scan and found a 'clay-like substance' inside the mobile phone power bank *Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Fake explosives hidden in mobile phone spark bomb scare during X-ray checks at India's Mangalore Airport* * Fake explosives packed into a mobile phone sparked the bomb alert in India * Security staff discovered device while screening 26-year-old travelling to Dubai * An officer spotted the suspicious scan and found a 'clay-like substance' inside Fake explosives packed into a mobile phone today sparked a bomb alert at India's southern Mangalore A... more »
Major Earthquake Rocks Mexico City
© earthquake.usgs.gov *NBC:* *Powerful Earthquake Shakes Mexico City* A powerful earthquake has shaken Mexico, less than two weeks after an 8.1-magnitude quake killed nearly 100 people across the county. Tuesday's earthquake struck central Mexico and had a magnitude of 7.1, the United States Geological Survey said. Its epicenter was in the state of Puebla, about 80 miles southeast of the capital, Mexico City. The damage from the temblor was not immediately clear, but its jolt was felt far. Along Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, people fled office buildings as they swayed, the Assoc... more »
Coinkydynk?
*Hurricane Maria 3 hours ago* *Hurricanes Maria and Jose*by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) On Tuesday, Maria was elevated to Category 5. Meteorologist Eric Holthaus called it “one of the fastest intensifying hurricanes in history with maximum sustained winds of 160 MPH.” Jose is minor by comparison, forecast to remain off the US northeast coast. At most “(m)inor to moderate coastal flooding is possible from Delaware to southern New England during the next several days,” according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), its maximum sustained winds... more »
The US Has New Red Line in Syria — And It’s...Ridiculous!
[image: undefined] In its latest breach of international law, the U.S. is unilaterally attempting to prevent the Syrian government from reclaiming its own territory. From Reuters: US-backed Syrian militias will not let government forces cross the Euphrates River in their bid to recover eastern Syria, their commander said on Friday, but Russia said army units had already done so near the city of Deir al-Zor. Reuters notes that Russia is involved in this particular part of Syria, bolstering the Syrian Arab Army and its allies with air power. According to Reuters, an aide to Syria’s...more »
President Trump To Unleash The CIA Drones
It's not only "the generals" that President Trump defers to when it comes to war overseas. He's also planning to defer to Mike Pompeo and the CIA when it comes to operating killer drones in the "theaters" of military operations. Where President Obama toward the end of his term was phasing out the CIA drone program -- partly because of the high civilian casualties -- President Trump is seeking to ramp up the program and loosen the terms of engagement. Count on many more civilian casualties, which creates many more terrorists, which fuels the perceived need for US military action abro... more »
Did Ben Carson Tell Hurricane Victims ‘Homelessness Is A Gift From Heaven’?
An image circulating online attributes an insensitive (and fabricated) quote to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
BREAKING: Turkish President Erdogan condemns Kurdish successionism
The speech offered a strong condemnation of Kurdish militarism and successionist tendencies. More The post BREAKING: Turkish President Erdogan condemns Kurdish successionism appeared first on The Duran.
Who Truly Imperils Our Free Society?
[image: who-truly-imperils-our-free-society] Who are the ones shouting down speakers? Who violently disrupts political rallies, on campuses and off? Who engages in mob violence after almost every police shooting of a black suspect?
Impact of Fed’s Plan to Do a “QE Unwind”
[image: impact-of-fed-s-plan-to-do-a-qe-unwind] The fact that the Fed is flying blind in its attempt to unwind its massive increase in the money supply and massive increase in involvement in the markets makes some observers and investors nervous.
Hillary Blames Her Defeat on Sexism; Refuses to Take Responsibility
[image: hillary-blames-her-defeat-on-sexism-refuses-to-take-responsibility] Hillary Clinton — in the classic liberal style that places avoiding personal responsibility above all else — is now blaming her failed bid for the White House on “white women” who didn’t vote for her because their “fathers and husbands and boyfriends and male employers” told them “not to vote for ‘the girl.’”
Boris Johnson Brings Brexit Debate Into the Public Arena
[image: boris-johnson-brings-brexit-debate-into-the-public-arena] After no word on the UK's Brexit for over a year, member of Parliament Boris Johnson, current leader of the Brexit movement, said Britain would have a glorious future after leaving the EU.
Federal Judge in Arpaio Case Prepares to Rule Trump Pardon Unconstitutional
[image: federal-judge-in-arpaio-case-prepares-to-rule-trump-pardon-unconstitutional] U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton has refused to cancel the sentencing hearing scheduled October 4, 2017, for former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, even after President Trump pardoned the former sheriff.
DHS Steps In, Blocks US Entry For Indian Pastor On Good Will Mission
By Janet Phelan On the surface, the plan was simple and straightforward, and fueled by the best of motives. After hearing for months about attacks... more »
Could North Korea Attack America with an EMP Weapon?
*Malcolm Davis* *Security, Asia* Does Kim have it? North Korea’s launch of a Hwasong-12 IRBM over Japan on 28 August, a second launch on 15 September (once again overflying Japan), and its test of what is either a boosted fission weapon or an early generation thermonuclear weapon on 3 September have accelerated the rush towards a major military crisis on the Korean peninsula. One aspect of North Korea’s nuclear developments that warrants closer attention is its ability to use nuclear weapons to generate electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks, or threaten low-Earth orbiting satelli... more »
Is Donald Trump Preparing for War with North Korea?
*Jacob Heilbrunn, Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York] Jacob Heilbrunn and Harry Kazianis react to Donald Trump’s speech at the UN. *Editor's Note**: In our latest Facebook Live discussion (please like our **Facebook page** to see more of these events) **Jacob Heilbrunn**, editor of the National Interest, and **Harry Kazianis** executive editor of the National Interest, react to Donald Trump’s speech at the United Nations.* *Harry Kazianis recently wrote that if some s... more »
One of America's Most Powerful Aircraft Carriers Is Getting Upgraded with F-35s
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A really big deal. *The emergence of a first-of-its kind F-35C carrier-launched stealth fighter is intended to give the Navy more combat attack flexibility and attack sophisticated enemy air defenses or fortified targets from a sea-based carrier. Such an ability can allow a maneuvering carrier to hold targets at risk from closer proximity if land-bases are far from the combat vicinity.* The 48-month long process, called Refueling Complex Overhaul, is an aircraft carrier mid-life technological boost and refurbishment to include work on the hull, fligh...more »
If the U.S. Military Attacks North Korea Is Seoul Safe?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* 25 million people want to know. In recent days, the United States has ratcheted up its rhetoric against North Korea as Pyongyang continues to test its arsenal of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons. During a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on September 19, President Donald Trump promised to destroy the North Korean regime in the event of a conflict. “The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea,” Trump said. “... more »
THE WORLD IS RUN BY OVERARMED ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOYS
I see that Vladimir Putin is performing masculinity again: A statue of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor of the AK-47 assault rifle, has been unveiled in central Moscow in a controversial ceremony that merged military pomp with religious ritual. The nine-metre (30ft) monument depicts Kalashnikov clutching his eponymous automatic weapon. Tuesday’s event was attended by high-ranking Russian officials including Vladimir Medinsky, the culture minister, and Petr Biryukov, Moscow’s deputy mayor. “This is Russia’s cultural brand,” said Medinsky, before a Russian Orthodox priest blessed ... more »
Donate to Censored News: Celebrate with us our 12th year of publishing
Please donate and help Censored News keep going! Click PayPal link to donate: paypal.me/BrendaNorrell Please donate to Censored News, and help pay the cellphone data cost, vital to publishing from remote areas. Unfortunately in 2017, we haven't received enough donations to pay the basic cell phone cost. Censored News celebrates its 12th birthday at the end of September, now with 17 million page
Japan's Atomic Energy Commission "Bucking Public Sentiment" in Unwavering Support of Nuclear Madness
Fukushima Daiichi Sep 20, 2017: I wonder how many Becquerels per hour of tritium are being released here? But hey, nuclear is really a great idea because its "emission free"! Not!!!!! I really don't know what else to say other than Japan's Atomic Energy Commission must be a death cult given the degree of geological activity and flooding that have beset the country over the last few years. Of course, Japan is simply following the "nuclear safety" meme first promoted by the US Atoms for Peace propaganda. Associated Press (15 September 2017). Bucking public sentiment, Atomic ... more »
Trump warns Kim Jong un of total destruction after nuclear bomb and missile test
North Korean dictator Kim Jong un asked for trouble when he tested what is believed to have been a hydrogen bomb a couple of weeks ago and fired missiles over Japan. His latest nuclear bomb could cause the entire mountain over the test site to collapse spewing radiation, Chinese scientists have warned. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/north-korea-nuclear-test-site-imploding-risk-hydrogen-bomb-seismic-shocks-china-scientist-a7929886.html Donald Trump’s warning to […]
Boris Johnson could resign this week over Swiss style Brexit deal. Oh, just go today, Boris
By Gordon Rayner, political editor 19 SEPTEMBER 2017 • 1:17PM Boris Johnson “could not live with” the Swiss-style arrangement for Brexit being considered by Theresa May – and may even resign as Foreign Secretary before the weekend if the Prime Minister pushes ahead with such a plan, a key ally has told The Telegraph. The […]
CIA whistleblower spotlights Globalist systems of information control inside the US Deep State. Classification systems, punitive measures and media allow Globalists to cover up own crimes, and so repeat them
A CIA whistleblower, Kevin Shipp, shines the spotlight on the draconian rules for formally classifying secrets within the CIA, NSA and US intel community. He explores how this secrecy allows the shadow government run by Globalists, who control the media, to manipulate the Deep State. He says a system of personal destruction has been put […]
Will Judge Overturn Arpaio Pardon?
When Donald Trump plunged a dagger through the hearts of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio’s victims and all justice-loving people by pardoning the racist serial lawbreaker, many threw up their hands in resignation. The president’s constitutional pardon power is absolute, they thought. Not so, argue lawyers and legal scholars in two proposed amicus briefs filed... Read more »
Scientists And Physicians Send Appeal About 5G Rollout And Health Dangers To The European Union
By Catherine J. Frompovich On September 13, 2017, more than 180 scientists and doctors sent an 11-page Appeal for a moratorium on the roll out... more »
Can We Survive Technology? The Origin of SRM Geoengineering and the Modern Theory of Man-made Global Warming
By Peter A. Kirby In the course of exposing chemtrails, your author has already found and presented quite a bit of evidence linking the theory... more »
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Addresses The Plight Of The Rohingya
*New York Times:* *Aung San Suu Kyi, a Much-Changed Icon, Evades Rohingya Accusations* NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and de facto leader of Myanmar, stood before a room of government officials and foreign dignitaries on Tuesday to at last, after weeks of international urging, address the plight of the country’s Rohingya ethnic minority. But those who expected Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi to eloquently acknowledge a people’s oppression were disappointed. In her speech, delivered in crisp English and often directly inviting foreign listeners to... more »
Residents Forced to Buy Bottled Water As Coca-Cola Sucks Water Wells Dry
[image: coca-cola]Thanks to their ties with corrupt government, Coca-Cola has been able to deplete an entire town's water source—and there are many more.
Hurricane Jose Causes 30-Foot Waves At Jennette’s Pier?
An image purportedly showing a 30-foot wave crashing down on Jennette's Pier in North Carolina is a digital creation.
Poll: Half Of Americans Do Not Trust President Trump On North Korea
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *NPR:* *NPR/Ipsos Poll: Half Of Americans Don't Trust Trump On North Korea* A narrow majority of Americans don't trust President Trump to handle the conflict with North Korea, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll. The findings come as the president and his diplomatic team prepare for the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, where North Korea's renegade nuclear program will be a major focus. The survey found 51 percent of Americans distrust the president's ability to contain the North Korean government in Pyongyang, including 40 percent ... more »
President Trump's United Nations Speech -- News Roundup
*Daily Mail: **'Rocket Man is on a suicide mission': Trump tells United Nations he will 'totally destroy' Kim Jong-Un if he threatens America - then turns up the heat on Iran* * Donald Trump addressed United Nations General Assembly for first time * Turns his fire on Kim Jong-Un's North Korea and uses his derisive nickname for dictator saying 'Rocket Man is on a suicide mission * North Korean delegation WALKS OUT before speech * Tells other countries they must stop aiding Kim's nuclear build-up but thanks China for backing sanctions against North Korea * Also attacks Iran for 'cul... more »
Lavrov and Tillerson Disscus Strategic Issues During Meeting at Russian UN Mission
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held an hour-long informal meeting at the Russian United Nations Mission in New York. They reiterated their commitment to cooperate in Syria to eliminate conflict situations and reduction of violence, according to a statement by State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert. "The two recommitted to deconflicting military operations in Syria, reducing the violence, and creating the conditions for the Geneva process to move forward, pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254," according to th... more »
Two More Crash Warnings as Fed Gets Ready To Sell Assets
Following the report of the UK-based Adam Smith Institute last week that City of London banks were more overleveraged than in 2007 and "an accident waiting to happen," two new warnings emerged today of the bigger crash threat from the U.S. and European corporate bond markets. Deutsche Bank chief credit strategist followed up CEO John Cryan's remarks last week that the central banks had created "bubbles everywhere," with a warning that "asset prices globally are the most elevated in history." This history involved is since 1800, and the measures complicated. But the bank is clearly... more »
Climate scientists admit they were wrong on climate change effects
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: WE WERE WRONG, CLIMATE SCIENTISTS CONCEDE Ben Webster, The Times Catastrophic impacts of climate change can still be avoided, according to scientists who have admitted they were too pessimistic about the chances of limiting global warming. The world has warmed more slowly than had been predicted by computer…
The Meteorological Reasons Why There Have Been So Many Hurricanes This Year
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood While Hurricane Maria continues this year’s run of hurricanes, it is worth reading this Telegraph article from Sep 8th. It certainly makes a refreshing change from the wearying drivel written by Jillian Ambrose and co: ? The destruction left by hurricanes Irma…
Still #1
Harvard undergrads show their wisdom in course selection.
Russiagate: Proof Obama’s Justice Department placed Trump campaign under surveillance
FISA surveillance of Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort before, during and after Presidential election confirmed. More The post Russiagate: Proof Obama’s Justice Department placed Trump campaign under surveillance appeared first on The Duran.
Wikileaks drops “Spy Files Russia”: 34 base documents on Russia’s surveillance apparatus
Wikileaks details Russia's mass surveillance system. More The post Wikileaks drops “Spy Files Russia”: 34 base documents on Russia’s surveillance apparatus appeared first on The Duran.
Trump blasts “ROCKET MAN” Kim, and the “dictatorships” of Iran, Syria and Venezuela in first UN speech
Donald Trump's speech was little more than a list of threats against North Korea, Iran, Syria, Venezuela and Cuba with subtle references to Russia and China. More The post Trump blasts “ROCKET MAN” Kim, and the “dictatorships” of Iran, Syria and Venezuela in first UN speech appeared first on The Duran.
Syria Update - Assad's victories are on behalf of ALL small, militarily vulnerable countries - Like Canada!
*10 Illegal US Military Bases in Northern Syrian* *Territory--And WHAD YOU GONNA DO* *ABOUD IT!!!???* *Truth Blogger Scott Creighton *has posted an excellent summary and analysis this morning on what is going on currently in Syria with the *covetous Ziofascist Deep State jockeying for war by any means necessary *to staunch the flow of their losing battle to steal Syrian land for the Yinon Project in northern Syria and neighbouring Iraq. Creighton says there's a connection between the very recent revival in the Legacy M$M during the last day or so of the attempt to convince Americans... more »
World News Briefs -- September 19, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton *Reuters:* *Trump says if threatened, U.S. will 'totally destroy' North Korea* UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his threats against North Korea over its nuclear challenge on Tuesday, threatening to “totally destroy” the country of 26 million people and mocking its leader, Kim Jong Un, as a “rocket man.” In a hard-edged speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Trump offered a grim ... more »
Trust Bustin'
Kaniela Ing is the most progressive member of the Hawaii state legislature and Blue America and other progressive groups are trying to persuade him to run for the open congressional seat in Honolulu. If you wonder why, consider this statement he gave us today on anti-trust efforts: "In today's political climate, no entrepreneur looking to grow his or her business should ever consider voting Republican. The GOP's pro-oligarchy agenda has rigged the American economy against both workers and the majority of business owners. A handful of multi-national corporation and Wall Street inv... more »
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