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Playboy Founder And Cultural Icon Hugh Hefner Has Died At The Of 91
*Reuters*: *Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies at age 91* (Reuters) - Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who helped usher in the 1960s sexual revolution with his groundbreaking men’s magazine and built a business empire around his libertine lifestyle, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, Playboy Enterprises said. Hefner, once called the “prophet of pop hedonism” by Time magazine, peacefully passed away at his home, Playboy Enterprises said in a statement. Hefner was sometimes characterized as an oversexed Peter Pan as he kept a harem of young blondes that numbered as many as seven at his l... more »
US revenge attacks against Russia for victory in Syria should be expected: expert
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 A.M.) – The success of Russia in helping the Syrian Armed Forces defeat Western and Gulf-backed armed groups in Syria may prompt the United States to vengefully undertake destabilization efforts in post-Soviet republics according to Associate Professor Alexey Fenenko from Moscow State University. Fenenko, talking before a round-table analysis on two years […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army snags a dozen militants in brutal ambush attack: East Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 A.M.) – Syrian Arab Army Republican Guard troops have carried out a deadly ambush against Islamist rebels of the Free Syrian Army-linked Faylaq al-Rahman faction in the eastern Damascus suburb of Ayn Tarma. According to military sources, yesterday the Syrian Army, observing rebel movements near the front-line, pre-dialed a section of road […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Picture Of The Day
Nic Meunier of Canada embraces his girlfriend Amy Kante following his team's wheelchair rugby match against New Zealand during the Invictus Games in Toronto. REUTERS/Mark Blinch *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Best of Invictus Games *(Reuters)
Sing China protesters attacked by people from White Wolf's "Party"
*Yum.* Last week I blogged on the despicable piece at The Diplomat lauding the greatness of drug smuggler, gangster, and assassin Chang An-lo, the famous White Wolf. Hardly were the pixels on that piece cooling when alleged thugs from his alleged party showed up at a protest against a Chinese TV show visiting Taiwan as part of United Front efforts to annex Taiwan, to allegedly beat up protesters. Recall what the Diplomat panegyric said: At public events, Zhang is routinely followed and waited upon by a well-trained entourage; when encountering people on the street who may or may n... more »
"Don't Take Anything Personally"
*"Don't Take Anything Personally"* by Don Miguel Ruiz "Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally. Using an earlier example, if I see you on the street and I say, "Hey, you are so stupid," without knowing you, it's not about you; it's about me. If you take it personally, perhaps you believe you are stupid. Maybe you think to yourself, "How does he know? Is he clairvoyant, or can everybody see how stupid I am?" You take it personally because you agree with whatever was said. As soon as you agree, the poison goes through you, and you are trapped in the dream of hell. Wha... more »
A U.S. Trade War With The U.K. And Canada?
*Forbes*: *With Tariffs On Jets, Trade War Looms With Canada ― And Perhaps The U.K. Too* The prospect of a trade war with Canada and possibly Britain loomed large Wednesday after the U.S. Commerce Department slapped huge tariffs on imports of Canadian jet aircraft that compete with Boeing. “The U.S. values its relationships with Canada, but even our closest allies must play by the rules,” said Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. “The subsidization of goods by foreign governments is something that the Trump Administration takes very seriously, and we will continue to evaluate and veri... more »
How Much More Than Just His Facebook Ad Campaign Did Putin Spend To Saddle America With The Incompetent And Divisive Trump?
I'm probably not an optimal Facebook consumer but I never even noticed there are any ads on Facebook and I don't spend much time on their platform anyway. My own Facebook page just automatically posts my twitter feed and helps me communicate with folks who can't be bothered to check out my blog. I'm sure if I paid attention I'd see the ads. But I'm good at blocking out ads. Still, there's something enraging about Putin's use of Facebook ads to influence voters in the 2016 presidential election. It's highly illegal for someone to accept contributions from a foreign power-- and no o... more »
FBI Director Wray: Terrorists Want To Use Drones in Attacks
*Daily Mail*: *FBI director says terrorists are looking to use drones in attacks* * FBI Director Christopher Wray gave his first testimony in front of Congress on Wednesday * Wray said that one of the main concerns for the bureau right now is terrorists using drones in attacks * 'They are relatively easy to acquire, relatively easy to operate and quite difficult to disrupt and monitor,' Wray said The head of the FBI says we may soon be living in a world where terrorists won't even have to risk their lives to carry out mass murder on innocents. In his first testimony before Congre...more »
Hugh Hefner, ‘Playboy’ Creator and Pop Culture Icon, Dies
Hefner, who was 91, died at his home of natural causes.
Leaked Facebook Ads from “Russian-Linked Groups” Sow Doubt on Meddling Claim
RT America Published on Sep 26, 2017 Ads purchased on Facebook from groups allegedly linked to Russia have been leaked after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced he’d present them to Congress. The majority of such ads don’t mention the election or a particular candidate, according to the company – and some even promoted Hillary Clinton. RT […]
Israeli Military Punishes Palestinian Town After Gunman Attack
PressTV News Videos Published on Sep 27, 2017 Israeli military forces have stormed and besieged the village of Beit Surik in the occupied West Bank a day after a Palestinian killed several Israeli soldiers. The village has been on lock-down since the attack, with no one allowed to enter or leave the area. Modern Ashkenazi Khazars […]
Zuckerberg Brags about Meddling in Other Countries’ Elections
RT America Published on Sep 27, 2017 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg just released a video in which he declared he’s working with Congress to combat election meddling in the US, while at the same time bragging about meddling in other countries’ elections. Face it, a new age of the Internet is dawning. end
EU Superstate TAX PLOT: Hidden Plan for Europe-Wide National Insurance Card EXPOSED
EU Superstate TAX PLOT: Hidden Plan for Europe-Wide National Insurance Card EXPOSED by NICK GUTTERIDGE, BRUSSELS CORRESPONDENT, http://www.express.co.uk/ EUROCRATS are hatching plans to introduce an EU-wide social security number that could pave the way for Brussels to directly tax European citizens in the future, express.co.uk can reveal today. – The EU Commission has drawn up proposals for […]
ISIS on Brink of Defeat as Govt Forces Cross Euphrates
RT Published on Sep 27, 2017 Syrian government forces have driven out ISIS terrorists from the West Bank of the Euphrates river near Deir Ez-Zor. And after a series of losses, Islamic State seems to be on the brink of defeat in the country, with the Syrian army and Kurdish forces advancing on the terrorists on […]
Zuckerberg Fires Back At Trump, Admits “Russian Ads” Were Meaningless
Zuckerberg Fires Back At Trump, Admits “Russian Ads” Were Meaningless by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has responded to a Trump tweet from earlier this morning which suggested that Facebook, among other media outlets, were “always anti-Trump” from the beginning (we noted the Trump tweets here). – In his response, Zuckerberg finally managed to interject some logic into […]
New World Order: Creation of The Venetian Black Nobility and Committee of 300
The Satanic bloodlines, the Venetian Black (as in Evil) Nobility, trace their ancestry to the Nephilim, the union between fallen angels and women, of Genesis 6. They regard themselves an an entirely different species. They consider themselves as demigod children of the serpent ‘gods’, ie. fallen seraphim angels. Biblically, these are the seed of the […]
Military Response to North Korea Not Completely Off the Table – Trump
RT America Published on Sep 26, 2017 President Trump said today that military options to deal with North Korea are not preferred but are on the table. RT America’s Manila Chan breaks it down. end
Leaked Descriptions Of Infamous “Russia Ads” Derail Collusion Narrative “They Showed Support For Clinton”
Leaked Descriptions Of Infamous “Russia Ads” Derail Collusion Narrative “They Showed Support For Clinton” by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ That was quick. Less than a week after Facebook agreed to turn over to Congressional investigators copies of the 3,000-odd political advertisements that the company said it had inadvertently sold to a Russia-linked group intent on meddling in […]
Glowing Spiral Shocks Residents In Russia, Military Says It Was Test Launch
DAHBOO77 Published on Sep 26, 2017 What is this mysterious spiraling glowing object observed over thousands of kilometers in the Russian sky? Some say it looks like the Norway Spiral or Connected to Blue Beam. Russian Officials say it was a rocket. One thing is for sure, it sure looks wild. end
University of Wyoming Sees High Amount of Resignations
LARAMIE, Wyo. — University of Wyoming officials say they have lost 86 faculty members throughout the past academic year, four times more than it would lose in a typical year. The Laramie Boomerang reports the university suspects many of those that resigned left over concerns related to budget cuts and the central leadership of the […]
Confederate Posters Found at American University
WASHINGTON — American University says 10 confederate flag posters with cotton attached to them have been reported on the school’s Washington, D.C. campus. University President Sylvia Burwell said in a statement on Wednesday that video shows “the perpetrator(s) coming on to the campus and hanging the posters.” University police are investigating and have released an […]
Several Arrested at UC Berkeley Protest Amid Tense Exchanges
BERKELEY, Calif. — Police arrested at least four people Tuesday during a small but tense rally staged by a politically conservative group at the University of California, Berkeley. Amid heavy police presence, the protest was led by Joey Gibson, leader of a group called Patriot Prayer, and supporters including Kyle Chapman, a self-described “American nationalist.” […]
2 Ohio Colleges Apply for Medical Marijuana Testing
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two colleges have applied to handle testing for Ohio’s nascent medical marijuana program. A spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Commerce tells The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Central State University in southwest Ohio and Hocking College in southeast Ohio both sent in applications by last Friday’s deadline. State law mandates only colleges […]
U. of Louisville Places Rick Pitino, AD on Administrative Leave
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino couldn’t survive another scandal, as an angry interim University of Louisville president Wednesday placed the head men’s college basketball coach and his boss on administrative leave amid a nationwide federal bribery investigation that has rocked the sport. President Greg Postel’s decision comes after the school acknowledged on Tuesday that the […]
U.S. Navy Returns to Compasses and Pencils
*New York Times*: *Navy Returns to Compasses and Pencils to Help Avoid Collisions at Sea* WASHINGTON — Urgent new orders went out earlier this month for United States Navy warships that have been plagued by deadly mishaps this year. More sleep and no more 100-hour workweeks for sailors. Ships steaming in crowded waters like those near Singapore and Tokyo will now broadcast their positions as do other vessels. And ships whose crews lack basic seamanship certification will probably stay in port until the problems are fixed. All seemingly obvious standards, military officials say, ex... more »
5 Fake Science Sources and How They Could Lead to Your Harm
*Paul A. Philips* - Much of our science and the scientific approach is grossly rigged. The post 5 Fake Science Sources and How They Could Lead to Your Harm appeared first on Waking Times.
Mark Zuckerberg Thinks I'm Jewish And Other Reasons Not To Fear AI
I'm not easily alarmed. Nuclear war, climate meltdown, economic collapse, zombie apocalypse -- nothing really fazes me. I just assume that worst-case scenarios pretty much never happen, so everything will work out in the long run. Maybe that isn't rational. Throughout all of human history, things often didn't work out. There were countless wars. Infectious disease claimed the lives of hundreds of millions. To this very day, war and starvation kill people in poor parts of the world. Perhaps the political and economic stability of the developed world is just an illusion; in reality,...more »
The Protest Songs Of Charles Bradley
The protest music of the late Charles Bradley explored moral corruption and turning to love to survive, because who knows when change will finally come. The post The Protest Songs Of Charles Bradley appeared first on Shadowproof.
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, "Divenire", Live at Royal Albert Hall, London
Ludovico Einaudi, "Divenire", Live at Royal Albert Hall, London - https://www.youtube.com/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“How should Cassini say farewell to Saturn? Three days before plunging into Saturn's sunny side, the robotic Cassini spacecraft swooped far behind Saturn's night side with cameras blazing. Thirty-six of these images have been merged - by an alert and adept citizen scientist - into a last full-ring portrait of Cassini's home planet for the past 13 years. *Click image for larger size.* The Sun is just above the frame, causing Saturn to cast a dark shadow onto its enormous rings. This shadow position cannot be imaged from Earth and will not be visible again until another Earth-launched ... more »
The Universe, "The Evolution of a Dream"
*"The Evolution of a Dream" * "Dream is implanted into brain. Dreamer becomes thrilled. Dreamer becomes terrified. If no action is taken, terrifying thoughts grow into flesh-eating monsters. Dream is considered unrealistic. If action is taken terrifying thoughts are revealed to be paper tigers. Confidence soars, miracles unfold, and dreamer begins to saunter. The difference taking action will make in your life is more than can be comprehended. But, of course, this is also true of inaction. Either way, nothing remains the same." "Gr-r," The Universe "Thoughts become things.... more »
"People Who Don’t Get It: Living with It"
* "People Who Don’t Get It: Living with It"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When dealing with people who seem very unaware, remember that everyone must find their own way to awakening. You may be someone who understands the true nature of reality, perceiving deeply that we all emanate from the same source, that we are all essentially one, and that we are here on earth to love one another. To understand this is to be awakened to the true nature of the self, and it is a blessing. Nevertheless, people who just don’t get it are seemingly everywhere and, often, in positions of power. It... more »
"It Is Our Fate..."
"Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die? I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person – one cannot exist in full consciousness – without having to have a showdown with one’s sel...more »
X22 Report, “The Economic Reset Has Been Planned By The Central Banks & Is Happening Right Now"
X22 Report, “The Economic Reset Has Been Planned By The Central Banks & Is Happening Right Now: Lynette Zang” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X79mEtZEo_8
The Daily "Near You?"
Hattingen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Thanks for stopping by!
"You Have Enemies?"
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
The Poet: May Sarton, "Unison Benediction"
*"Unison Benediction" * "Return to the most human, nothing less will nourish the torn spirit, the bewildered heart, the angry mind: and from the ultimate duress, pierced with the breath of anguish, speak of love. Return, return to the deep sources, nothing less will teach the stiff hands a new way to serve, to carve into our lives the forms of tenderness and still that ancient necessary pain preserve. Return to the most human, nothing less will teach the angry spirit, the bewildered heart; the torn mind, to accept the whole of its duress, and pierced with anguish… at last, act for love.... more »
"I Swore..."
"I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." - Elie Wiesel
"The Limits of Our Freedom"
*"The Limits of Our Freedom"* By Mark Harrison "Viktor Frankl, the Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, wrote in "Man’s Search for Meaning", ‘Between stimulus and response there is a space, and in that space lies all our freedom.’ In the most extreme conditions of privation imaginable, Frankl discovered that he was, remarkably, free to choose his response to any situation. I love this quote because it sums up the essence of my philosophy. I believe it is the cornerstone of a happy and effective life. A real, experiential understanding of this radical freedom is life changi... more »
"We Don't Get To Choose..."
“We don't get to choose what is true. We only get to choose what we do about it.” - Kami Garcia
Canada Is Not A Safe Have For Immigrants
To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 28, 2017 *Wall Street Journa*l:* Canada Says It’s No Safe Haven for Immigrants Losing U.S. Protection* *Facing unprecedented influx, officials warn Haitians and others that a trip north could end in deportation.* Canada has an urgent message for immigrants in the U.S. fearing deportation: Don’t count on us for refuge. Earlier this month in Los Angeles, a top lawmaker with Canada’s governing party me... more »
Ted Lieu And Ruben Gallego Want Some Answers From The Pentagon About Señor Trumpanzee's War Plans
Ruben Gallego and Ted Lieu are both deep thinkers, both progressive activists in Congress and both military veterans, Ruben in the Marine Corps and Ted in the Air Force. Ruben is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Ted is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Yesterday they both sent a letter to James Mattis, the Secretary of Defense. They requested that Mattis reveal to Congress the Pentagon’s analysis of the mass destruction that would be inflicted if President Trump follows through on his reckless and belligerent rhetoric towards North Korea or acciden... more »
Is partisan gerrymandering illegal? The Supreme Court will decide
Jonathan Entin, Professor Emeritus of Law and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Case Western Reserve University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
One person, one vote. David Goldman/AP Photo One of the first cases that the Supreme Court will hear this term could make a huge difference in how legislative and congressional districts are drawn. In Gill v. Whitford, Wisconsin Democrats claim that Republicans drew lines that virtually guarantee GOP control of both houses of the state legislature. A lower court struck down the Wisconsin districting system as an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander – an impermissible manipulation of district lines for the benefit of the party in power. A Supreme Court decision upholding that rulin... more »
Did a Cheesecake Factory Customer Receive Misleading ‘Tip Suggestions’ on His Receipt?
A viral Facebook post shows an authentic credit card receipt for a Cheesecake Factory order with misleading and exaggerated tip suggestions, but the discrepancy was caused by an error.
Syrian Army attempts to block US forces from advancing to strategic oil fields in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:35 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been steadily advancing in the Deir Ezzor Governorate recently, liberating large chunks of Islamic State (ISIS) occupied territory on both sides of the Euphrates River. While their units attempt to advance towards the Islamic State’s capital, Al-Mayadeen, the Syrian Arab Army has also found […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
No money, no problem: Syria’s liberation wipes out Daesh currency
As the Syrian cities and villages liberated from the clutches of Daesh (ISIL/ISIS) return to normal life, they are getting rid of the attributes of the self-proclaimed caliphate imposed upon them by the terrorists, including their currency. Khalid Abdallah, a resident of the city of Deir ez-Zor, told Sputnik Arabic that Daesh-minted gold and silver […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia: State funeral for Lieutenant-General killed in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Russia on Wednesday bid farewell to Lieutenant-General Valery Asapov who was killed during Islamic State shelling in Syria. The state funeral for 51-year-old Asapov – who was described as one of the most senior Russian military advisers in Syria – was held at the Federal Military Memorial Cemetery in Moscow. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army captures new Jordanian border points
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their large-scale assault along the Damascus-Jordanian border, Wednesday, capturing new points from the Free Syrian Army (FSA). Led by the 5th Corps, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the last areas under the control of the Free Syrian Army in southeast Damascus, scoring a large […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanese security forces bust large ISIS cell in Tripoli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Lebanese security forces arrested an entire Islamic State (ISIS) terror cell inside the large city of Tripoli, Tuesday, the National News Agency (NNA) reported. The security forces arrested all of the terrorists and referred the them to the concerned judiciary. “The apprehended members confessed that they are affiliated to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Natural Treatment Remedies for Back Pain
Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability for people under 45? It’s a frequent cause of doctor visits and millions of Americans suffer from it. But read on, as there is a cause and a cure. Back pain can come on suddenly and then go away. For some, back pain […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Back Pain appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Constipation
A daily bowel movement (BM) is critical for good health. Yet, so many people go once every few days or only once per week. Some people have trouble having a daily bowel movement. Others don’t have one at all. We call this condition “constipation,” and continued constipation can be a major sign of illness. It […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Constipation appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Infertility
For some couples, the baby making business is quite difficult and can be one of the most frustrating issues they face. This can lead to relationship issues and even divorce. It doesn’t have to be this way. For some couples, the baby making business is quite difficult and can be one of the most frustrating issues […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Infertility appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Heartburn
Whoever named heartburn got it wrong. Heartburn has nothing to do with the heart, although its symptoms can mirror those of heart disease or a heart attack. Millions needlessly suffer from heartburn. Often called GERD or reflux, heartburn symptoms are becoming more frequent in children. This catastrophic trend must stop. Just about everyone with heartburn […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Heartburn appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Diarrhea
Almost all of us have suffered from diarrhea at some point in our lives. It’s inconvenient and unpleasant, especially when diarrhea becomes a chronic issue. Diarrhea happens to both adults and children. Fortunately, in most instances, diarrhea resolves itself without medical intervention in a few days. For some, diarrhea goes on for years. This leads […] The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Diarrhea appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Here Is Everything We Know (And Don't) About Russia's Mysterious ICBM Tests
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* What is going on? Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces tested a RS-12M Topol intercontinental ballistic missile on September 26. The missile was launched from Kapustin Yar to the Sary-Shagan test site. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the launch was designed "to test an advanced combat payload" which is designed to “overcome missile defenses.” The data gathered from the experiment will be used to develop future Russian ballistic missiles technology to counter missile defenses. It is unclear what kind of system the Russians were testi... more »
The U.S. Navy Needs to Build More Nuclear Attack Submarines
*Dan Goure* *Security, * The reasons are clear For more than a decade, inadequate defense budgets and a high operational tempo have forced the U.S. military to shortchange modernization in order to preserve force structure and near-term readiness. Even when a service initiates a new major acquisition program such as the Air Force’s F-35 fighter, B-21 bomber and KC-46 tanker, the numbers that will be procured each year are relatively small. This means that the military will be required to operate older platforms for years and even decades longer than planned. These older systems... more »
China's Presence in Djibouti is Not a National Security Threat—Yet
*Erica S. Downs, Jeff Becker* *Security, Africa* [image: Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, July 30, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer] China may use its military facility in Djibouti for more than just logistics, and the facility could be the first of many overseas outposts for China’s military. On September 22, Chinese troops staged their first live-fire exercises at China’s first overseas militar...more »
Taiwan and Remaking the Case for a League of Democracies
*Russell Hsiao* *Security, Asia* [image: Pro-China supporters hold Chinese national flags in front of landmark building Taipei 101, outside the dinner venue of Sha Hailin, a member of Shanghai’s Communist Party standing committee, in Taipei, Taiwan August 22, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu] It is critical that democracies work closer together to promote and preserve other democracies in the face of growing influence operations by authoritarian governments. On September 15, the United States hosted the Ninth Community of Democracies Governing Council Ministerial in Washington, DC. The l... more »
America Must Maintain Its Commitment to Refugee Resettlement
*Eric Schwartz* *Security, Asia* [image: A Rohingya refugee arrives at a camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh September 18, 2017. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton] Now is not the time for the United States to be walking away from its historic leadership in refugee resettlement. In an unfortunate case of evidence-free policy-making, some White House officials seem determined to dramatically diminish, if not dismantle, an American tradition of refugee resettlement that has long reflected U.S. humanitarian values and national security interests. Without consultation with the Congress as prescr... more »
The Greatest Threat Today To U.S. Air Superiority May Be The Pilots’ Oxygen System
*Dan Goure* *Security, * The loss of any of these fleets because of a problem with oxygen supplies could be more damaging to national security than any adversary anti-aircraft system. In war, dominance of the air confers almost incalculable advantages on the side that achieves it. The ability of the U.S. military to exploit the air domain has been a signature feature of the so-called Western Way of War for almost three-quarters of a century. But America’s hard-won ability to dominate the third dimension is being challenged as never before. Our adversaries have long realized that... more »
This video shows what real Filipinos think of President Rodrigo Duterte
Among other things, Duterte's friendship with Russia and China has proved popular. More The post This video shows what real Filipinos think of President Rodrigo Duterte appeared first on The Duran.
Chinese Scholars Are Pushing The Need For Beijing To Talk About North Korea With The U.S. And Others (Update)
South Korean soldiers take part in a combined arms collective training exercise in Pocheon, South Korea. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji *Christopher Scott, Asia Times:* *Time for China to talk Korean war plans with US?* Beijing can no longer wait to prepare contingency plans for the worst, says Chinese scholar Anxiety across the globe is growing by the day as Pyongyang and Washington trade threats of military action. Yet there is insufficent discussion of specifically how the powers concerned would react should the unthinkable happen. With no agreed upon roadmap for what would trans... more »
Trump-Pence Join UN, Globalist Attack on Burma Over Rohingya Muslim Crisis
[image: trump-pence-join-un-globalist-attack-on-burma-over-rohingya-muslim-crisis] More Trump backsliding on migration/immigration? Is the Trump administration preparing us to “welcome” more Rohingya Muslim “refugees”?
Cruise Missile Attack from Russia Avenges Lieutenant General Valery Asapov Death?
*Via the Aviationist:* Image accompanying article *Russian long-range Tupolev Tu-95 “Bear” bombers launched cruise missile strikes against targets said to be controlled by Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the Syrian provinces of Deir al-Zour and Idlib on Sept. 26, 2017.* *The strikes were largely in retaliation for the death of a high-level Russian commander in the region, Lieutenant General Valery Asapov. Asapov was most recently reported as commander of the 5th Red Banner Army. He was posted to Syria on special assignment as a senior military adviser. Lieutenant General Asapov died in... more »
Trump supporters burn football tickets and merchandise to protest players taking a knee.
NFL fans burn season tickets and team paraphernalia in response to football players taking a knee to protest. https://t.co/Ec5CRF7TZu pic.twitter.com/fUKQX4chHX — ABC News (@ABC) September 26, 2017 Courtesy of New Jersey.com: *In a video posted by ABC News, several NFL fans are shown burning season tickets and NFL licensed gear in relation for teams or individual players kneeling (or stay in the locker room) during the national anthem on Sunday. * *"I'm a season-ticket holder, love the NFL, always have, always been a huge fan," Rodney Heard from Indiana said on a video shared ... more »
Can the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Be Annulled or ‘Done Over’?
Some question the legitimacy of Donald Trump's presidency, but the constitutional options for challenging the results of the 2016 election are few and complicated.
Did the Clinton Foundation Donate $7.1 Million to ‘Antifa’?
A well-known "satirical" web site published yet another entirely fabricated story.
Bumble Bee Studies Show How Science Can Be Massaged
Two recent studies on the health of bumblebees and links to neonicotinoids were published simultaneously last month in sister publications of the prestigious science journal empire *Nature*. Both examined closely similar scientific questions, with somewhat different experimental methodologies. They had one big difference: The study that found that neonics caused no serious issues was ignored by the media while the one suggesting a bee-apocalypse was widely played up as “definitive.’ Let’s unpack what these studies actually showed, and reflect on why the studies have been reported ... more »
Robert Mueller Is an Amoral Legal Assassin: He Will Do His Job If You Let Him
EIR *by Barbara Boyd - barbara@lpac-organizers.com* Robert Swan Mueller III—the special prosecutor tasked to take down the President of the United States—is, as his name attests, a product of elite private schools and universities. He is uniformly and soberly praised in the national news media as incorruptible, fair-minded “honest Bob,” “strait-laced Bobby three sticks.” This image, we shall show, is a brazenly false, Washington, D.C. public relations pitch, created for the credulous. In reality, Robert Swan Mueller III is about as corrupt as they come, bending and twisting the la... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 27, 2017
*Pepe Escobar, Asia Times*: *Unravelling the riddle of the Kurds’ Iraqi pipedream* Masoud Barzani has overplayed his hand – no regional powers are going to assent to partition of Iraq Wily clannish capo Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), has announced that “Yes” won Monday’s non-binding independence referendum. Now that index fingers in indelible indigo ink are out of the way, the real battle between the KRG and Baghdad begins. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and the Iraqi Supreme Court have denounced the referendum as “unconstitutional.” ... more »
Puerto Rican Hurricane Disaster Reignites Debate Over U.S. Shipping Law
Sen. John McCain and a group of Democratic lawmakers have called for the Jones Act to be suspended to allow aid to more easily reach the island territory.
His Shitstain is on Every Can!
From CHARLES P. PIERCE at Esquire: On Tuesday night, the voters in the great state of Alabama pushed a lawless theocratic lunatic named Roy Moore one tiny step away from a seat in the United States Senate. Moore lost his job as … Continue reading →
Standing Up to Pee Gives Boys an Unfair Advantage in Physics
*PJM* - Yes, you read the headline correctly. In the latest example of identity politics taken to its absurd end, three Australian college professors believe that "playful urination practices may give boys an advantage over girls when it comes to understanding physics." The three professors didn't publish their thoughts on a satirical website like The Onion. They published on *Tes*, a website that provides "educational materials, jobs, news, and courses from the world's best community of teachers and school leaders." In the article entitled "*Taking the pee out of physics: how boy... more »
San Francisco Peaks Mountain Protector Prayer Walk
. Mountain Protector Prayer Walk Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 By Mary Begay mountainprotectors@gmail.com Censored News FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — There will be a sunrise Run followed by a Prayer Walk and Witnessing of desecration and destruction on the San Francisco Peaks. WHO: This event is being organized by a diverse group of community members concerned with the ongoing impacts of Snowbowl's
World News Briefs -- September 27, 2017 (Evening Edition)
New York Times*: Iraq Escalates Dispute With Kurds, Threatening Military Action* ERBIL, Iraq — The Iraqi government escalated its confrontation with its northern Kurdish region on Wednesday, threatening to send troops and seize oil fields there and taking steps to shut down international flights to and from the region. The moves came in retaliation for a referendum on Monday in which the region, Iraqi Kurdistan, voted decisively to seek independence from Iraq. Kurdish officials announced Wednesday that nearly 93 percent of voters approved the referendum, which aims to create an i... more »
Israeli minister comes clean about Tel Aviv’s ‘Assad can sort of stay’ narrative
The statement is a tacit admission of Russia's influence in the wider Middle East. More The post Israeli minister comes clean about Tel Aviv’s ‘Assad can sort of stay’ narrative appeared first on The Duran.
Jury Punishes JPMorgan With $4 Billion in Damages for Mishandling $20 Million Estate
[image: jury-punishes-jpmorgan-with-4-billion-in-damages-for-mishandling-20-million-estate] Attorneys for the widow and children of Max Hopper wanted to deliver a message to JPMorgan for its negligence, fraud, and mistreatment; and not only did the six-member jury award them nearly $5 million in actual damages, the jury doubled what the family wanted in punitive damages.
Calif. Gov. Brown Pushing for Ban on Cars With Internal Combustion Engines
[image: calif-gov-brown-pushing-for-ban-on-cars-with-internal-combustion-engines] Mary Nichols, chairman of the California Air Resources Board, said that Governor Jerry Brown favors following China’s plan to ban cars with internal combustion engines.
Dineh Land Defenders Respond to Navajo Times article 'Men Protest Fracking Near Buffalo Pass'
Response to Navajo Times article, "Men Protest Fracking Near Buffalo Pass" By Bobby Leonard Mason Censored News Buffalo Pass/Roof Butte, 9/21/17 First of all, WE, are not protesting. To protest is to make a statement expressing disapproval of something. Believe me, we are way beyond protest. What we are doing, in our heart and spirit, with prayer, is protecting the land and our relatives,
11 Actions Which Indicate You’re Actually Waking Up
*Phillip J. Watt* - Transform your inner world, as well as the external world. The post 11 Actions Which Indicate You’re Actually Waking Up appeared first on Waking Times.
Massive Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami Expected by the End of 2017?
An Indian man's prediction is based on his purported psychic abilities and carries no scientific weight.
Did Donald Trump Bankrupt a Golf Course, Leaving Puerto Rico with $33 Million in Debt?
A viral string of tweets gets some facts right about a failed business venture involving a Trump company, but it also leaves out some important context.
Scientists Documented Sand Cat Kittens in the Wild for the First Time
This is the first time in the world. Nobody has done that so far,” said Breton. The Sand Kittens were filmed by a team of researchers during an expedition in the Moroccan Sahara. The video was posted on Youtube on September 18 by the team, who said that it is “the first video of this species to be captured in nature.” The Sand Cat Sahara Team, a group researching the species in the south of Morocco, captured three Sand Kittens hidden between bushes and inspecting the camera. Between 6 to 8 weeks old, the kittens belong to the species Felis margarita, the only cat living in true de... more »
CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT DONALD TRUMP WILL BE LIKE WHEN JOHN McCAIN DIES?
Axios's Mike Allen reports: In private, President Trump has taken to physically mocking M&M: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (slumped shoulders; lethargic body language) and Sen. John McCain (imitating the thumbs-down of his historic health-care vote). McCain's daughter is not pleased: What more must my family be put through right now? This is abhorrent. https://t.co/xJmFdh93xL — Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) September 27, 2017 Also: Trump is physically mocking John McCain. @votevets Chair @jonsoltz says it is a new low, physically mocking a wounded warrior and war hero. ... more »
Jeremy Corbyn and the New Mainstream
Tweeting earlier in response to Jeremy Corbyn's conference speech, Ed Miliband observed that the centre ground had moved and was being shaped by Labour. Correct. The boasts about Labour being the mainstream have a solid foundation because, to be more exact, our party is one of two mainstreams. There's the one we've seen Labour pander to for the 20 years pre-JC. The "common sense" centre ground expressed by newspaper editorialising, which has seen a rough consensus around market economics and the role of state, groupthink about cutting social security and immigr... more »
TPPF statement on tax reform proposal
Content Multimedia - 7 hours ago
By Chip Roy, Vance Ginn The Texas Public Policy Foundation offers the following statements on proposed tax reforms as announced by President Donald Trump this afternoon.
Sarah Palin's lawyers attempt to reopen her defamation case against the New York Times.
Just a goldurn minute.Courtesy of Reuters: *U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of Manhattan devised an extraordinary procedure this summer in Sarah Palin’s defamation case against The New York Times, calling an early-stage evidentiary hearing to obtain testimony from Times witnesses. The judge said he called the hearing to give Palin, the former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate, a fighting chance to establish that the Times acted with actual malice, a requisite for defamation claims against a public figure. Rakoff concluded not long after the evidentiary hear... more »
Ron Paul Issues Dire Warning: ‘Somebody’s Going to Use a False Flag to Start War’
[image: false flag]"Somebody's going to use a false flag and someone is going to shoot down an airplane, just so this war gets started," said the former Congressman.
WATCH: Cops Drag Woman Off Airplane Over Pet Allergy Complaint
[image: allergy]Multiple police officers boarded a plane this afternoon to remove a woman who said she has a deadly allergy to dogs.
Daily Mish-Mash
*OSCAR-MIKE-GOLF* The process of building a new home is a far larger pain-in-the-ass than I ever expected that it would be. The general contractor called me with a change that needs to be made (the basement ceilings need to be raised from 9' to 10' because of terrain features and the excavation). So back to the County we go with the plans for a modification. Naturally it will cost me more. But it will be a nice hovel when it's complete. It's elk season so all work has crawled to a stop until everyone gets his elk. While I understand that completely at one level - because elk season ... more »
The Atlantic Council: ‘Debates' Between People Who Hate Russia & People Who Really Hate Russia
[image: undefined] Welcome to the Atlantic Council. A think tank which isn't given to introspection and which ultimately amounts to NATO's propaganda arm. This week, I endured an Atlantic Council echo-chamber to spare you the bother. The list of lobbyists retained by the club (who prefer to call each other 'fellows') reads like a veritable who's who of professional Russia bashers. From Eliot Higgins to Anders Aslund and Michael Weiss to Dmitri Alperovitch. And its main financial backers include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, the Ukrainian World Congress and the United States Department ... more »
Mohawk Nation News 'What's In a Name?'
Read article at Mohawk Nation News .http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2017/09/27/whats-in-a-name/
China Still Reluctant To Discuss What Should Be Done If The North Korean Regime Collapses
*Bloomberg: **There’s One North Korea Taboo China’s Leaders Won’t Talk About* * Military confrontation with U.S. likely if regime collapses & Nuclear weapons, refugees top list of potential concerns In discussions between the U.S. and China about reining in North Korea, one topic remains taboo: What would happen if Kim Jong Un’s regime collapses? For years, China has rebuffed U.S. attempts to raise the topic at so-called Track 2 dialogue sessions between academics in each country’s foreign policy establishment, according to Bonnie Glaser, senior adviser for Asia at the Center for ... more »
When the Spirit is Willing: Religious Leaders Condemn Graham-Cassidy
*John McCain Votes on Healthcare by Nancy Ohanian * *-by Skip Kaltenheuser* The Graham-Cassidy attempt to hamstring the health care of millions-- the latest fruit of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s eternal gift to democracy, the Citizens United accelerant of bribery-- has flamed out. But the donors to bought-and-paid for members of Congress will not go quietly, not when their congressional minions have their tin cups out. Increasingly desperate to fill campaign coffers, the minions seek to please their paymasters. *Politico* is reporting Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) vows to vote against ... more »
Twitter board brings the war home!
*WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017Helpful ways to say goodbye to 140 friends:* We've been spending a few hours each afternoon watching the Ken Burns film about a certain well-known war—a war from the 1960s and 1970s. This morning, finally, at long last, it seems the war has come home! We refer to the struggles being waged by the harried corporate board inside Twitter headquarters. The thought-provoking platform for blurbs has floated a radical notion. Instead of letting users type 140 characters, the company might allow some lucky duckies to use *280* characters. According to the boar... more »
Angola Gets A New President, But Does He Really Rule?
*Al Jazeera:* *Angola swears in Joao Lourenco as president* Former defence minister takes over from Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled the oil-rich nation for 38 years. Joao Lourenco has been sworn in as president of Angola, becoming the first new leader in the oil-rich southern African nation in almost four decades. Lourenco, 63, took over on Tuesday from Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled the former Portuguese colony for 38 years. The Portuguese news agency Lusa said thousands of people were on hand for the inauguration, which ended with a military parade and a 21-gun salute. *... more »
Defying Trump, Alabama GOP picks Roy Moore – and embraces the same old politics of rage
David Hughes, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Auburn University at Montgomery at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
The Roy Moore and Luther Strange Republican primary runoff in Alabama wasn’t quiet, staid or dignified. Set against the backdrop of Strange’s appointment by the former – and now disgraced – Gov. Robert Bentley, Strange and Moore jockeyed to position themselves as President Donald Trump’s most reliable Senate surrogate. Only Strange had Trump’s endorsement. And yet, Alabama voters, who overwhelmingly support the president, backed the insurgent and at times inflammatory Moore by a nearly 10 point margin. Alabama politics are often pigeonholed as reliably conservative. True, the Re... more »
Five jihadist commanders responsible for attack on Russian military killed in Idlib – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 P.M.) – The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) released aerial footage, Wednesday, of missile strikes in the Idlib province which they say killed five leading Al-Nusra Front-affiliated field commanders. The commanders led a failed attack on Russian military police officers in Hama province earlier in September, MoD spokesperson Igor Konashenkov has said. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraq: Barzani delivers ‘victory’ speech following ‘yes’ victory in Kurdistan referendum – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani hailed the victory for the ‘yes’ vote in the Kurdish independence referendum, from Erbil on Tuesday. “Sisters and brothers, what day is greater and more precious than the day when you see the success of the willing of your nation for deciding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Important highway to be reopened as militants accept de-escalation zone in northern Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and militant forces in northern Homs have accepted the terms for a de-escalation zone over the Al-Rastan Plain, the high command of the military reported from Damascus today. According to the Syrian military, the Al-Rastan Plain will be under the de-escalation agreement; this will include […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army inches closer to ISIS stronghold in southwest Deir Ezzor: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a big offensive in the southwestern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate this week, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIS) last positions at the strategic T-2 Pumping Station near the Homs provincial border. Led by the 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army resumed their offensive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Palestine accepted into INTERPOL despite Israeli objections
NTERPOL approved Palestine’s application to join the international police agency on Wednesday despite opposition from Israel. Palestine has joined INTERPOL, the organization said at the general assembly that is currently underway in Beijing. The move is supposed to accelerate the international recognition of the state of Palestine, according to Associated Press. “New member countries State […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanese Army uncovers six IEDs in Arsal
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:55 P.M.) – A Lebanese Army intelligence patrol seized six explosive devices in Kherbet Younin locality of Arsal outskirts, the military guidance directorate said in a statement on Wednesday. The statement added that explosive belts and other devices were also found in a cave that was used by terrorist groups. Source: NNA Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi forces repel and push back ISIS near Ramadi
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:30) – The combined forces of the Iraqi army, police and Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have succesfully repelled the latest ISIS attack on the central Iraqi city of Ramadi. Even more, sources indicate that the Iraqi forces counterattacked and drove the terrorist group further back then had been the case prior to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Bannon: Roy Moore Is a Bannonite on Foreign Policy Too
*Curt Mills* *Politics, North America* [image: Steve Bannon speaks to the crowd prior to Republican candidate Roy Moore greeting the crowd of supporters after defeating incumbent Luther Strange to his supporters at the RSA Activity center in Montgomery, Alabama] Moore espouses foreign policy restraint, but his record, like Bannon’s, indicates a deep concern over Iran and Islam. On foreign policy, Judge Roy Moore is a Bannonite. So says the ideology’s namesake. Moore, a staunch social conservative, has mainly developed a domestic political profile in his public career so far. But ... more »
Citations Needed, Episode 11: The Deficit Racket, Part I - The Single-Payer Propaganda War
The idea that the United States is "running out of money" and have to "tighten our belts" is a common trope in American media; the premise that the US government is like a household that must balance its books is largely taken for granted by liberal and right-wing outlets alike. But is this premise correct? Is it true that the United States is over-budget and ready to explode with insolvency?
A3 Newsletter: Vincent Simmons, Leonard Peltier, Non-Unanimous Juries and more
*A3 Newsletter, Sept 27, 2017: Continuing the Struggle to Free Political Prisoners* Albert and Robert continue tirelessly traveling around the country and the world, bringing attention to other cases and issues around the criminal "in"justice system here in the USA and in other countries that they visit. Last month, they traveled to Washington DC for the Millions for Prisoners Human Rights March. Photos from the day are featured above and directly below, taken from the SF Bay View article written by Wanda Sabir, who is shown above with Robert and Albert. The other two photos ... more »
Video Footage With Jihadi John And Other Top British Islamic State Fighters Unmasked Together For The First Time
Remarkable video shows four of the most notorious British jihadis together in a cafe in Raqqa charging their phones at some point in 2014, when ISIS was in full control of the city *The Telegraph*: *Inside Jihadi John's lair: Britain's most notorious Isil terrorists unmasked together for first time * It could be a scene from any front room or coffee shop. Four young men laughing and joking as they charge their phones and catch up on their week. Together, however, the quartet makes up Britain’s most notorious Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) jihadists; torturers, beheader... more »
Michael Hayden Said of NFL Protest Dispute ‘Put Me Down with Kaepernick’?
A viral quote about recent protests staged by NFL players was correctly attributed to former CIA Director Michael Hayden.
Citations Needed, Episode 10: Ableism and the Ethics of Calling Trump “Crazy”
Rolling Stone ran an article by Matt Taibbi called, "The Madness of Donald Trump," accompanied with this artwork by Victor Juhasz. "Insane." "Crazy." "Batshit." "Totally fucking nuts." Trump's mental health and cognitive capacity is the subject of much speculation, joke-making, and earnest concern. But how should the subject be approached by the media? On this week's episode of Citations
It's not left-vs-right, stupid. It is symbolism.
After a formal and erudite posting, let's relax and let our hairy opinions down to talk about lots of things... starting with symbolism. Ah symbolism. It has always been of central importance to Republicans, who do very little else when in power. Take their obsession with the naming of Aircraft Carriers. (The other thing they do, of course, is hand over the nation's wealth to oligarchs. Hence their 21st Century affinity with Putin.) How ironic then, that U.S. conservatives style themselves as the hard-nosed, pragmatic bunch vs. wooly-headed, liberal idealism. So what about all those... more »
Yellen Supposedly Perplexed by “Low Inflation”
[image: yellen-supposedly-perplexed-by-low-inflation] Fed Chairman Janet Yellen claims she cannot understand why inflation remains so low. Perhaps she should first properly define "inflation."
Citations Needed News Brief: Morgan Freeman vs. Putin Almighty
On the latest Patrons-Only Citations Needed News Brief, Adam and I look at the embarrassing launch of a new Red Scare group called the Committee to Investigate Russia (CIR). Their inaugural video features an extremely earnest Morgan Freeman fear-mongering about the Russian "attack" on Amurica and the necessity to now "save democracy." The CIR Advisory Board boasts at least four hard-right,
Paris is a Parrot
Lawrence Solomon of Energy Probe thinks the Paris Accord is a dead parrot, as he writes in the Financial Post: Paris is dead. The global warming deniers have won. Excerpts below with my bolds. As Solomon sees it, events are unfolding in a way that proves Trump’s wisdom in withdrawing the US from the failing Paris Accord. […]
Turkey’s secular Kemalist opposition slam Kurdish separatism in Iraq
All major parties in Turkey are opposed to the recently held secessionist vote. More The post Turkey’s secular Kemalist opposition slam Kurdish separatism in Iraq appeared first on The Duran.
The U.S. Army's New Super Weapon: 5,000 Mile Per Hour 'Big' Guns
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * This could be huge. *Due to its ability to reach speeds of up to 5,600 miles per hour, the hypervelocity projectile is engineered as a kinetic energy warhead, meaning no explosives are necessary. The hyper velocity projectile can travel at speeds up to 2,000 meters per second, a speed which is about three times that of most existing weapons. The rate of fire is 10-rounds per minute, developers explained at last years' briefing.* An Army Howitzer is now firing a 5,000-miles per hour, high-tech, electromagnetic Hyper Velocity Projectile, initially devel...more »
Why the World Should Fear China's Military (Exports)
*Ron Matthews, Xiaojuan Ping* *Security, Asia* While it may not yet be the dominant player, China’s arms export strategy has proved effective in taking market share from competitor nations. Is China’s arms export strategy really a success story? The first question is to establish whether there has been dramatic growth in China’s arms exports, emulating the success of its broader commercial exports. While the picture is not equivocal, there are signs that something is indeed happening. Chinese arms sales are growing. Across 2012–16, they accounted for 6.2 per cent of the global a... more »
Leonardo DiCaprio just gave $20 million to help indigenous rights and wildlife
Leonardo DiCaprio announced that the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation will award $20 million in grants to more than 100 environmental organizations that focus on a variety of causes, including combating climate change, indigenous rights, and wildlife and habit conservation. The move will increase the foundation’s total financial impact to more than $80 million since 1998. The newly announced financial assistance is Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation’s “largest-ever portfolio of environmental grants,” the organization’s website states. The grants will support the work of the foundation’s part... more »
Russia investigation roundup.
Courtesy of CNN: *The IRS is now sharing information with special counsel Robert Mueller about key Trump campaign officials, after the two entities clashed this summer over both the scope of the investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election and a raid on former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's home, people briefed on the matter tell CNN. * *Part of the concern centered on the far-reaching and broad requests from Mueller's team. In the case of Manafort, Mueller's investigators are reaching back 11 years as they investigate possible tax and financial crimes, acco... more »
JARED KUSHNER IS A WOMAN?
Jared Kushner (above) is a woman? Jared Kushner, senior adviser and son-in-law to Donald Trump, registered to vote as a female. This is according to his publicly accessible 2009 New York state voter information. From Twitter: "Hearing his voice is a reminder that masculinity is dying." On and on they went. "Dude is a eunuch. "Somebody fucked up that circumcision”". "As expected, he sounds as if he's months into hormone replacement therapy for forthcoming sexual reassignment surgery". ... Both Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, have been using their personal ema... more »
Soldier is being hailed a hero after he performed CPR on a puppy, saving its life
*Soldier brings drowned puppy back to life by performing CPR on its tiny body during incredible rescue after flood* A video of Weeraphon Sukudom saving the pup's life has been viewed millions of times around the world A heroic soldier has won praise from all over the globe after he saved the life of a tiny puppy by performing CPR. A video of Weeraphon Sukudom bringing the pup back to life has been seen millions of times since it was posted online by his colleagues. The tiny animal was found in a flooded garage on a Thai army base, and had already turned blue when Weeraphon began... more »
Climate change: Ministers should be ‘sued’ over targets
By Paul Homewood Ministers should tighten the UK’s official climate change target – or face the courts, the government’s former chief scientist has said. Prof Sir David King is supporting a legal case forcing ministers to shrink carbon emissions to zero by 2050. He says the current government goal – an 80% emissions cut […]
Train Stations to use Facial Recognition and Palm Vein Scanners for Payment
By MassPrivateI Editor’s Note: The stages of incrementalism seem to be speeding up. Nicholas West has written for Activist Post just this month about China’s... more »
Gov’t Ruined 653,249 Lives Over Cannabis in 2016 Because 5 Corrupt Industries Paid Them To
By Matt Agorist In the land of the free, citizens found in possession of a plant — that grows wild on every continent except Antarctica... more »
Sept. 25: To Market, to market...
To buy a fat hog. Home again, home again, Jigetty Jog. Back to all the excitement and insight of the Irving press. Today's gem was an editorial saying that an oil pipeline across the country would, like the coming of railways, unite Canadians. How? The editorial doesn't say. Maybe the plan is for us to travel by being shot through a pipeline filled with oil. But that would be good only for Albertans coming to the East Coast. The big story is one that our news hasn't paid much attention to. And it has certainly has never been critical. As I listened to Trump's speech to the UN, his a... more »
Headline of the week
From the Daily Mail: *Four arrested after fight breaks out inside an 'EMPATHY TENT'* *between anti-fascist protesters and right-wing activists* *during rally at UC Berkeley* How very em-pathetic of them . . . with emphasis on the 'pathetic'! Peter
Nature tags glacier paper with note of concern due to data mix-up
Nature has tagged a recent paper on the importance of glacial melt to water supply in Asia with an expression of concern (EoC), after receiving a tip that the author had misused some data. The EoC for “Asia’s glaciers are a regionally important buffer against drought,” published by Hamish Pritchard, a glaciologist at the British […] The post Nature tags glacier paper with note of concern due to data mix-up appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Battle For The Syrian City Of Raqqa -- News Updates September 27, 2017
*BBC*: *The city fit for no-one* *Inside the ruined 'capital' of the Islamic State group* Quentin Sommerville is on the streets of Raqqa with Syrian Democratic Forces. He finds a city devastated by IS rule and Western-led bombardments. Civilians are trapped - with many being used as human shields. There is a moment in the journey into Raqqa when you leave the real world behind. After the bombed-out Samra bridge, any signs of normal life vanish. Turn right at the shop that once sold gravestones - its owner is long gone - and you are inside the city. Ahead lies nothing but destru... more »
Two Credit Agencies Drop Hartford’s Ratings Further Into Junk Status
[image: two-credit-agencies-drop-hartford-s-ratings-further-into-junk-status] With the city's debt overwhelming it, Hartford, Connecticut, is about to become Detroit.
Leftist Radicals Continue Violence Against Free Speech at Berkeley
[image: leftists-radicals-continue-violence-against-free-speech-at-berkeley] Conservative activists at Cal-Berkeley attempted to rally for free speech, but leftist radicals were determined to prevent it, resulting in yet another violent confrontation.
Steve Russell : Making peace between Rocket Man and the Dotard
Solving the North Korea problem requires our best understanding of everybody’s needs. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | September 27, 2017 Two grown men are publicly calling each other names, a childish spat that rises from annoying to … finish reading Steve Russell : Making peace between Rocket Man and the Dotard
A voice from Puerto Rico - When a Natural Catastrophe becomes a National Disgrace
*Puerto Rico after Two Hurricanes * The other day, Russia built a military bridge, under sniper fire, across the Euphrates...strong enough to hold convoys of huge military vehicles. The Russian military built it in two days. It is amazing what humans can do under difficult conditions...when we want to. That is why the USrael response to the devastation in colonial protectorate Puerto Rico is such a disgrace. I have been following what's going on there and it's difficult to read, let alone comprehend, how such a rich country that, as blogger Stephen Lendman posits below "*put a... more »
Kneeling for a Self-Deceiving Lie
*By Roger Simon* - Go back to what initiated this whole escalating orgy of racial accusation and you find one of the more despicable and self-destructive lies of our time -- that the police are targeting minority communities. Heather Mac Donald's excellent "*The War on Cops*" is chock full of statistics demonstrating why this is not only a lie, but the complete opposite of reality. Unfortunately, Mac Donald is white and therefore, I'm told, disqualified, so I will quote a short version from the Wall Street Journal's Jason Riley, who happens to be black: "In New York City, home to t... more »
Will Trump Allow Release of Secret JFK Assassination Papers?
The National Archives has until 26 October 2017 to disclose remaining files related to Kennedy's assassination, unless President Donald Trump intervenes.
Trump Says 'No' To Catalan Independence
The Catalan push for independence from Spain appears to be part of a larger European -- and possibly worldwide -- movement away from larger, more distant governance and toward more local control. Elsewhere in Europe, the old order is slowly breaking down. New parties find success in German elections, Hungary continues to defy Brussels on immigration, talk of secession on all levels increases. Will the referendum in Catalonia take place as scheduled, or will the central government successfully crack down? Will a crack-down eliminate the growing demand for independence? What's the US ... more »
Christians Return to Syria- But Not to Iraq
[image: undefined] Christians in the Middle East are voting with their feet for the government of President Assad in Syria. With all that American government officials and the news media have said to condemn the secular government of Syria, surely no one should want to return there, with the civil war seemingly winding down in favor of President Assad. But that is not the case. So far in 2017, more than 600,000 Syrians, both Christians and Muslims, have returned to their homes in Syria, as the Islamic State and the Sunni Muslim “rebels” supported by Saudi Arabia and the United State... more »
The Last Islamic State Strongholds In Iraq Are Now Facing The Iraqi Army
Hawija is located about 135 miles north of Baghdad. Google maps *Business Insider:* *Iraqi forces are going after the last ISIS holdouts in Iraq — here's what they're up against* The formal end of the fight against ISIS in Mosul in July was heralded as a triumph, wresting Iraq's second-biggest city away from the terrorist group after nine months of intense and destructive fighting. But ISIS has held on to pockets of territory in Iraq. On August 19, Iraqi forces launched an assault on ISIS in Tal Afar, a town west of Mosul. By the end of the month, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi wa... more »
Venezuela puts military on war footing
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said his armed forces are ready to face the US which he called "the most criminal empire in the history of mankind". More The post Venezuela puts military on war footing appeared first on The Duran.
No one wants to be in Slovakia’s army
The former half of Czechoslovakia is having troubling enticing citizens into its armed forces. More The post No one wants to be in Slovakia’s army appeared first on The Duran.
WATCH: Cop Attacks Road Workers So They Take Him Down in Citizen’s Arrest
[image: arrest]After a Kentucky State Trooper attacked a man filming he then allegedly punched another road worker, so he was placed under citizen's arrest.
The Millions it Will Cost for President’s Photo Op in Puerto Rico Could Feed Starving Citizens Instead
[image: Puerto Rico]As the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico recover from devastating natural disasters, Trump has promised to give them a multi-million-dollar photo-op.
The Trump-Ryan Tax Scam
Poor GOP! They're getting ready to reap the whirlwind. It's starting already too. And it's going to get worse as they either manage to move their unpopular agenda or if they *fail* to move that agenda which *is* popular with their donors and their 30% moron base. Independents hate what they're proposing and independents will determine the outcomes of congressional elections in over 70 districts Republicans now hold-- not the 24 seats the Democrats need to win back the House-- 70 to 80 seats that could flip. Today Republicans are meeting as a caucus to discuss tax reform-- excluding... more »
Bureau awarded grant to investigate global superbug threat
Bureau awarded a prestigious grant from the European Journalism Centre for year-long superbug project
LUCAN
*Lord Lucan, and Veronica Duncan, who became Lady Lucan.* In September 2017, Lady Lucan was found dead at her home in London . Back in 1974, Lord Lucan reportedly tried to murder Lady Lucan. dailymail A number of people in Lord Lucan's 'set' died 'in mysterious circumstances', including: *Lady Diana* *And Dominic Elwes* *And Lord McAlpine.* *Robert McAlpine with Richard Bingham, aka Lord Lucan, at a bridge tournament.* *Lady Diana's mother* Frances Ruth Roche was married to Earl Spencer. Frances Ruth Roche then left Earl Spencer and married *Peter Shand Kydd*. Peter Shand K... more »
Iraqi Kurds Back Independence By 92% in Referendum
Al Jazeera: *Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly back split from Baghdad* As Erbil-Baghdad tensions soar, regional election officials say 92 percent of voters choose 'Yes' in non-binding poll. Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq, election officials said on Wednesday, as tensions soared between Erbil and Baghdad following a contested referendum. The "Yes" vote accounted for 92 percent of those who took part in Monday's poll. Turnout was 72 percent of the more than five million eligible voters, according to the electoral commission. Al Jazeera's Hoda Abdel-Ham... more »
Deathmatch: America's F-35 vs. the A-10 Warthog (Who Wins?)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A battle like no other. *As a multi-role fighter, the F-35 is also engineered to function as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform designed to apprehend and process video, data and information from long distances. Some F-35 developers have gone so far as to say the F-35 has ISR technologies comparable to many drones in service today that are able to beam a “soda straw” video view of tactically relevant combat locations in real time.* Flying close to ground troops in combat in hostile and high-threat conditions requires a host of un... more »
Why the Republican Party Is Falling Apart
*Daniel McCarthy* *Politics, Americas* [image: Senator Luther Strange (R-AL) speaks at a campaign rally in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. September 22, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein] Republicans cannot lean upon a well-balanced and subtle right because such a thing hardly exists in our environment. Barring what was once called an act of God, Roy Moore will be the next U.S. senator from Alabama. On Tuesday he not only beat his Republican primary runoff rival, incumbent senator Luther Strange, he beat Mitch McConnell and the GOP establishment as well. He even out-Trumped President Tr... more »
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