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Fukushima Daiichi Cam 1 Comparisons Across Time
I've been claiming that emissions are up at Fukushima Daiichi since last week's earthquake. Today when I was looking for old screenshots to point out some oddities with the Futaba cam view, I came across some good comparative shots of the TEPCO cam 1 view from October 2014 and October 2015: October 20, 2014 October 22, 2015 October 7, 2017 The plant does not look good from the view of TEPCO cam 1 in October 2017. I will say however that conditions have been far worse over the years. I'll post more comparative screenshots in the near future.
Las Vegas Reaction Shows Risk of Con-Con to Second Amendment
[image: las-vegas-reaction-shows-risk-of-con-con-to-second-amendment] Some want to call a national convention to consider changes to the U.S. Constitution. If such were in session right now, our right to keep and bear arms could be in serious jeopardy.
Pecularities of the Futaba Cam View of Fukushima Daiichi
Fukushima is still producing copious steam emissions, continuing a trend that began last week after the 6.0 earthquake. This post however is going to address the pecularities of the Futaba cam view. The Futaba intersection is located west of Fukushima Daiichi. The cam looks east to the Pacific Ocean with Fukushima Daiichi located at the land's eastern edge. The sun rises to the east but the strange thing is that the glow over the plant that is frequently - albeit not always present - shifts south as the sun rises and is located in close proximity to the ground rather than in the s... more »
“Calm before storm.” Is Trump preparing for war with Iran? (Video)
Trump warns he will "put an end to Iran’s aggression & nuclear ambitions" More The post “Calm before storm.” Is Trump preparing for war with Iran? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Did Michele Bachmann Say Vegas Victims Would be Alive If They Observed the Sabbath?
A meme with a fabricated quote painted the U.S. Representative as having been shockingly insensitive to the Las Vegas shooting victims.
Life in an Eastern Ukraine Village
The US war project in eastern Ukraine (Donbass) continues. Here is a video about the village of Sakhanka where they have been repeatedly attacked by the US-backed regime in Kiev. Even the local school as been hit by shells and had to be closed. Recently the regime in Kiev banned the speaking of Russian in Ukraine. Imagine how that goes over with the millions of Russian speaking citizens across the country. Each of these moves by the corrupt cabal (I won't call it a government) in Kiev further adds fuel to the already out-of-control war near the Russian border. Kiev keeps send... more »
UnHerd Elsewhere: Juliet Samuel on bank bail-outs, Liam Halligan on the housing crisis
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Chinese President Xi Positions Himself To Stay In Power For A Decade (Or More)
Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng) *South China Morning Post:* *Does Chinese leader Xi Jinping plan to hang on to power for more than 10 years?* *The ranks of potential successors have been thinning out ahead of party congress.* The leader of China’s Communist Party, Xi Jinping, will begin a second five-year term this month. Many observers say it’s unlikely to be his last. Ahead of the party’s national congress, due to start in Beijing on October 18, the ranks of potential successors have been thinning out. Former Chongqing party boss Sun Zhengcai, 54, who had bee... more »
Rachel Maddow explains what we know is factual about the Russian dossier, and that despite what they say the Senate Intelligence Committee can talk to Christopher Steele essentially anytime they want.
This came on last night right after I had finished reading through some rather ignorant comments on my post yesterday about the Senate Intelligence Committee. So here was Rachel doing her deep dive to explain all of the things we know that are factual about the Russian dossier, and also putting to rest the allegation from Richard Burr that Christopher Steele will not return his phone calls. If you ever had any doubts about the importance of this dossier I think Rachel does an excellent job of explaining, in detail, what makes it so important, and how hard people are working to dam... more »
The Rediscovery of The Mind
*The Rediscovery of The Mind* *John R. Searle * *The MIT Press* In *The Rediscovery of The Mind*, John Searle elaborates the arguments against the materialists and the dualists that he has been making for more than two decades. In the course of the book, he shows that both materialism and dualism are profoundly mistaken and we need a new approach for explaining the nature of the mind. The problems in materialism and dualism, according to Searle, start with their acceptance of a certain vocabulary and with it a set of assumptions. He points out that the vocabulary is obsolete and th... more »
Cops Abandon Search for Lost Child to Bust Man For Weed Pipes, Then Brag About It on Facebook
[image: bust]A Pennsylvania police department bragged about a pot bust they made while looking for a missing child and got burned by the critical public as a result.
SCHOOL LIVES [DON'T] MATTER: The latest unimportant scores!
*FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017Part 4—From the land of the undiscussed:* Later this month, if patterns hold, the new NAEP scores will be released. Every two years, the federal government conducts tests in reading and math for students in Grades 4 and 8. This is part of the so-called "Main NAEP," one of the two major programs which comprise the National Assessment of Educational Progress. (We aren't discussing the Long-Term Trend Assessment, the Main NAEP's companion program, in which 9- and 13-year-old students are tested. We are discussing the so-called Main NEAP, in which fourth- and e... more »
Hunting The Last Jihadists In Raqqa
Fighters on the frontline in east Raqqa. Photograph: Achilleas Zavallis *The Guardian*:* The fall of Raqqa: hunting the last jihadists in Isis's capital of cruelty* The terror group used the Syrian city to showcase its savagery. Now a sense of vengeance is galvanising the final fightback. Abu Awad, a stalwart fighter for Islamic State, was unsettled. His battered men, sheltering in the rubble of bombed-out buildings, were running low on supplies and they were losing patience – and discipline. “Abu Osama,” he said on a radio frequency that his pursuers were monitoring two streets ... more »
Taliban 'Show-Off' In Latest Propaganda Video That They Can Move Freely Throughout Afghanistan
A #Taliban convoy in Nimroz province, #Afghanistan. They gathered in the open for quite a long time. No fear of Coalition air power. pic.twitter.com/ln36SOYLwO — Long War Journal (@LongWarJournal) October 5, 2017 *Military Times*:* Large Taliban convoy moves through Afghanistan unopposed* WASHINGTON — The Taliban recently uploaded a new propaganda video which features a long Taliban convoy moving freely during the daytime unopposed. The video titled “Jihadic Process in Nimrooz and Rehabilitation” was published online at the end of September. The video features a large gathering o... more »
Is Saudi Arabia’s Grand Strategy Shifting?
The international and domestic dimensions of Saudi Arabia’s grand strategic shifts are expected to have game-changing implications in altering the global dynamics of the New Cold War.
Case report of stem cell therapy in child didn’t meet “ethical standards,” says journal
A journal has retracted a recent case report about a stem cell therapy in a child with cerebral palsy, after discovering the study failed to meet “ethical standards.” According to the journal, Regenerative Medicine, the ethical issue is that the authors failed to report the case to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of […] The post Case report of stem cell therapy in child didn’t meet “ethical standards,” says journal appeared first on Retraction Watch.
"Light It Up"
*"Light It Up"* by Jim Kunstler "War, children, It’s just a shot away, It’s just a shot away..." - Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter" "Grinning like Wonderland’s Cheshire Cat, the Golden Golem of Greatness pronounced this interval of fine fall weather “the calm before the storm.” Hmmmm. Talk about cryptic. This was less than a week after he verbally smacked down Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for “wasting his time” trying to diplomatically reach “Little Rocket Man… “ whereby Rex riposted, calling the President a “moron.” Ordinarily - say, during the past 220-odd years of this natio... more »
9/11 Gave Us the Police State With the ‘Patriot’ Act, After Vegas Get Ready for ‘USA Liberty’ Act
[image: liberty]Just as 9/11 served as an excuse to pass the Patriot Act, the Las Vegas shooting could be used to pass the USA Liberty Act—which does nothing for liberty.
Dear America, Taking Guns from the 99% Gives the 1% All of the Power 100% of the Time
[image: guns]Not only would any attempts to disarm Americans be met with violent backlash, but if it did work, only the most violent people in the world would have guns.
Iraqi forces score new advance south of Huwija
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Iraqi Armed Forces continue their rapid advance near the strategic Huwija District, today, liberating several sites from the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terror organization. Led by Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units), the Iraqi Armed Forces began the day by advancing from two different axis, resulting in the liberation of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS on the run as Syrian troops enter terrorist capital
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:35 P.M.) – It did not take long for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) to get going around the Islamic State’s (ISIS) de facto capital, Al-Mayadeen, as their forces managed to liberate several areas en route to reaching the city today. According to a military source, the Syrian Arab Army has since entered […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Syrian Army, Russian Special Forces prepare to enter Quraytayn
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their Russian allies are preparing to enter the ancient city of Quraytayn after Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists took over the area last week. According to a military report, the Syrian Army, alongside the Russian Special Forces, have completely encircled the city and are awaiting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Major development: Syrian Army reaches ISIS capital
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reached the outer suburbs of Al-Mayadeen city in Deir Ezzor after steadily advancing along the Mayadeen-Deir Ezzor Highway today. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army was able to reach Al-Mayadeen, today, after liberating Qala’at Al-Rahbah to the north of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Russian chopper made emergency landing, not downed by ISIS – MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Russian chopper that went down over the eastern countryside of the Hama Governorate was not shot down by the Islamic State (ISIS), the Russian Ministry of Defense stated this afternoon. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Mi-28 helicopter was escorting troopers in eastern Hama when it was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jihadist rebels launch surprise offensive on key crossing in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched a surprise offensive in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate, today, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at the small village of Abu-Dali. HTS managed to capture some points at the start of their offensive; however, their advance was ultimately […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
World News Briefs -- October 6, 2017
*BBC:* *Anti-nuclear weapons group ICAN wins Nobel Peace Prize* The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican). Berit Reiss-Andersen, the Nobel committee chair, said it was due to the group's "groundbreaking efforts to achieve a treaty prohibition" on nuclear weapons. "We live in a world where the risk of nuclear weapons being used is greater than it has been for a long time," she continued. She cited the North Korea issue. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Hawija: Iraqi army says it has *recaptured one of last Isis enclaves.... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 6, 2017
*Reuters*: *Kremlin says Russian-Saudi military cooperation not aimed at anyone* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman had discussed military cooperation in talks on Thursday and said other countries should not worry about such ties. “Work on this will be continued,” Peskov told reporters on a conference call. “The improvement of military cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia ... is not directed against a third party and we believe it’s groundless to express concern about this issue.” ... more »
Hollywood Executive Harvey Weinstein to Take Leave of Absence Amid Sexual Harassment Report
The New York Times published a wide-ranging expose revealing decades of alleged sexual harassment against women by Weinstein
Fukushima Update, October 5th, 2017: "No One Expected This"
*Fukushima Update, October 5th, 2017:* *"Hidden Fukushima nuclear waste being released into ocean - ‘S**urprisingly’ high levels of radiation now detected along Pacific coast and in groundwater far from reactors - Expert: "No one expected this." -“Alarming example of how radiation has spread”* Newsweek, Oct 4, 2017: "Radiation From Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Discovered in Sand and Groundwater 60 Miles Away; the beach groundwater is even 10 times more radioactive than the ocean directly next to the Fukushima plant." Gizmodo, Oct 4, 2017: "Fukushima’s Radioactive Waste Is Leaking Fro... more »
Town of Hawija Liberated From The Islamic State
The Iraqi forces freed two important places in their Hawija operation. Those were the town of Hawija itself and Riyad to the south. That leaves just the northeast section of the Hawija district to be freed from the Islamic State. Prime Minister Haider Abadi officially announcedthat Hawija had fallen. There was some heavy fightingin the northern and eastern sections of the town, but in two days IS was run off. The army’s 9th Division and the 26th Hashd Brigade also liberatedRiyad to the south, and operations in the Hamrin Mountains were declared over. The Hamrin stretch from Sala... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Oct 6
1958 Mustafa Barzani returned to Iraq from exile in Soviet Union for talks with new Qasim govt 1980 Iraqi army surrounded Khorramshahr, Iran and street fighting began 1986 Heavy Iraq air strikes on Kharg Island Iran oil terminal 1994 Iraq puts troops on Kuwait border & threatened to stop working with UN weapons inspectors 1997 inspectors told UN that progress made on Iraq’s missile and chemical programs but still missing info 1997 IAEA provided last report on inspections Said if any info was left was a political decision 2002 Bush sa... more »
Las Vegas Shooting: "Coincidentally" Mass Casualty Exercise 2 Days Prior
*I hadn't covered the recent Las Vegas Shooting, until now! * *When you read the information linked and quoted you'll understand what compelled me to finally address the incident in Las Vegas.* *Task and Purpose-* *Airforce Surgeon Describes Aftermath of Las Vegas Shooting* *"Just after 11:30 pm on Oct. 1, Air Force Maj. Charles Chesnut awoke to an alarming cryptic alert from Air Combat Command’s AtHoc Emergency Mass Notification System*: Avoid downtown Las Vegas. An hour and a half earlier, at 10:08 pm 64-year-old Stephen Paddock had opened fire from his room on the 32nd floor of t... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Vegas shooter’s girlfriend says he would lie in bed moaning, screaming Will Brazil Be The Next Hotspot For Independence Movements? Maduro Visits Putin, Proposes Global Oil Trade In Rubles, Yuan This Isn't A Joke: The IRS Just Hired Equifax To Safeguard Taxpayer Data A Failing Empire, Part 2: De-Dollarisation - China and Russia's Plan From Petroyuan To Gold "It Will Be A Disaster": Puerto Rico To Run Out Of Cash On October 31 Fukushima Operator Given Green Light To Restart Nuclear Reactors Soros, Kellogg, Ford: Donor List Of Anti-Trump 'Resistance' Group Revealed ... more »
Disturbing Video Shows School Cop Body Slam a Small Child Face-First onto the Pavement
[image: child]Parents of a middle school child were horrified after they watched a video of a massive cop body slam their tiny son face-first onto the pavement.
A New Report Declares that the U.S. Army and Marines are "Weak"
*Rachel del Guidice* *Security, * And that is a huge problem. The military posture of the United States is rated as marginal in a new report from The Heritage Foundation, and that worries the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The nation has “not been resourcing our military commensurate with what we ask our military to do,” Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, said at an event Thursday marking release of the report from the leading conservative think tank. “And maybe more disturbingly, we have not been resourcing our military commensurate with our moral obligation to su... more »
The U.S. Navy's Damaged Destroyer to Be Repaired in Japan
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * But what can fix the U.S. Navy's bigger problem? The U.S. Navy will repair the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS *John S. McCain* (DDG 56) at Yokosuka, Japan, rather than bring the ship back to the continental United States for repairs. “Damage assessments conducted while the ship was moored in Singapore since the Aug. 21 collision revealed the scope of work could be completed in Japan at the lowest estimated cost and returns the ship to full service at the earliest opportunity,” reads a statement from the U.S. Pacific Fleet. “Repairi... more »
The U.S. Navy Is About to Get a New Nuclear Attack Submarine
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * And it has a big upgrade included. The United States Navy will commission a new Virginia-class attack submarine—the future USS *Washington* (SSN 787) on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. Thomas Dee, who is performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. “The future USS Washington is among the most technologically advanced platforms in the world,” Dee said in a statement. “This submarine not only represents the spirit, ingenuity and strength of the American people, ... more »
Mohawk Nation News 'Canada is a Penal Colony'
CANADA IS A PENAL COLONY Posted on October 6, 2017 Mohawk Nation News Please post and distribute. MNN. Sept. 6, 2017. The democratic fairy tale called the corporation of Canada keeps the rulers behind the curtain so they never have to face the vengeance they create. Canada is a prison run by the CEO. The CEO is the Governor General. He is the only one who can suspend Parliament. Read
Former presidents band together to participate in concert to raise money for victims of the numerous hurricanes.
Courtesy of CNN: *All five living former US presidents will participate in a benefit concert to raise money for hurricane relief efforts in Texas later this month, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation announced today. * *Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter will appear at Reed Arena at Texas A&M University on October 21 for the "Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal" concert. * *The event will also feature rock and country musicians including ALABAMA, the Gatlin Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen,... more »
US District Court orders rule preventing natural gas waste on public lands to be reinstated
Flaring at a drilling rig near Bakersfield, CA.CHRIS JORDAN-BLOCH / EARTHJUSTICE U.S. DISTRICT COURT ORDERS OBAMA-ERA RULE PREVENTING NATURAL GAS WASTE ON PUBLIC LANDS TO BE REINSTATEDVictory: Judge says Trump administration illegally suspended rule without necessary public commentJudge Laporte reaffirmed the important role the public has in preserving natural resources and protecting
Emily Longworth isn't happy - NSFW -WARNING EXPLICIT Language
https://youtu.be/FL6u9zbxrNQ Emily Longworth is not happy, but she is sweary.
Mohawk Nation News 'Snake Eyes'
SNAKE EYES Posted on October 5, 2017 Please post & distribute. MNN. Oct. 5, 2017. Today Energy East Canada of TransCanada Pipeline Corporation decided not to go against nature because they know their pipeline will not follow the original instructions to maintain creation. Read article at Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2017/10/05/snake-eyes/
KENYA’S ANNULLMENT OF ELECTION RESULT GIVES GROUNDS FOR AUSTRIA TO ANNUL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
If the Kenyan election was annulled because the result was called before the votes were counted, then so should the Austrian presidential election result be annulled. There is plenty of evidence that not all the votes were counted when Alexander Van der Bellen was given the victory. In fact, it looks like only 58% had been counted and […]
PENTAGON WILL KEEP ON USING SOFTWARE SEEN BY RUSSIAN SPIES
The Pentagon has no plan to launch a review of software from IBM, Cisco, SAP and HPE shown to the Russian intelligence services and defense agencies, according to Defense One. http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2017/10/pentagon-well-keep-buying-software-russian-spies-have-looked-through/141599/?oref=d-river I think that is questionable judgment given the Pentagon’s new strategy to link every single military asset in the Navy, Air Force and Infantry […]
Kurz admits to trying to pay for smear campaign, should step down as Fo Min
NWO foot soldier Sebastian Kurz has admitted that his spokes person tried to bribe an associate of Tal Silberstein who was conducting a smear campaign against him and get him to switch sides. Kurz’s spokesman offered Silberstein associated Peter Puller 100,000 euros to smear Silberstein and the SPO. Apparently he is very nervous about Silberstein investigating his private […]
Mohawk Nation News 'Ottawa Rage Room'
OTTAWA RAGE ROOM Posted on October 6, 2017 Please post & distribute. MNN. SEPT. 6, 2017. The “Rage Room” under the Department of Justice at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, on kaia-nere-kowa land, demonstrates the inherent weakness of the feudal system in the pretend democracy called Canada. It was designed to enhance anger of the Members of Parliament. Read article at Mohawk
Saudi Arabia's Decision To Buy Russia's S-400 Defense System Is Rocking Washington
President Trump and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud *Colin Clark, Breaking Defense*: *Saudis Rock US Alliance, Say They’ll Buy Russia’s Top Plane Killer, S-400* WASHINGTON: That rumble under your feet you sensed this morning was the earthquake caused by the decision of one of America’s closest allies, Saudis Arabia, to join Turkey in buying Russia’s vaunted S-400 surface to air missile system. The announcement carried extra diplomatic weight as Saudi King Salman was visiting Russia when the Saudis made the announcement. Former NATO and European Command leader, retired Adm. Jame... more »
This Week's Deadly Ambush That Killed 3 Army Green Berets In Niger Raises Questions On The Pentagon's Training Operations
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes a Nigerien soldier during training in Diffa, Niger, on March 11, 2017. (Spc. Zayid Ballesteros/U.S. Army) *Washington Post:* *A deadly ambush in Niger raises tough questions for Trump’s Pentagon* Caskets with the remains of three Army Green Berets will arrive in coming days at the military’s mortuary in Dover, Del. That much is certain. Less clear are the circumstances surrounding their deaths Wednesday in an ambush in the Western African country of Niger and the precise nature of their mission. The Pentagon and the White House... more »
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To The 'International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons'
*New York Times: **Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Group Opposing Nuclear Weapons* In a year when threats from nuclear weapons seemed to draw closer, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to an advocacy group behind the first treaty to prohibit them. The group, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a Geneva-based coalition of disarmament activists, was honored for its efforts to advance the negotiations that led to the treaty, which was reached in July at the United Nations. “The organization is receiving the award for its work to draw attention to the catastroph... more »
Trump Hints at ‘Calm Before Storm’ at Meeting With Military Leaders
Trump Hints at ‘Calm Before Storm’ at Meeting With Military Leaders by https://sputniknews.com/ Donald Trump has hinted at a “calm before the storm” while posing for a photo before meeting with the country’s military leaders without, however, clarifying what it means. – WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump puzzled the White House media pool on Thursday evening, […]
Making Their Way Bareheaded
An entire generation -- those who are presently in charge -- has grown up thinking that the Unholy Trinity -- Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Ayn Rand -- understood how society should be organized. But Giles Fraser argues that the next generation -- the millennials -- are dusting off their copies of *Das Kapital, *and that Karl Marx is back. Marx argued that capitalism was based on superstition and magical thinking: In the first chapters of Das Kapital, Marx explains how money makes money – or how, in the words of Matthew’s Gospel, “to everyone who has, more shall be given … ... more »
What types of researchers are most likely to recycle text? The answers might surprise you
Historians, economists, biochemists, psychologists: Who reuses their own material most often? Does the rate depend on how many authors a paper has, and how far along a researcher is in his or her career? Serge Horbach and Willem Halffman at Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands tried to answer these questions by reviewing more than […] The post What types of researchers are most likely to recycle text? The answers might surprise you appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Blogorado, day (or, rather, evening) 1
We arrived safely in Colorado after an uneventful, but rather wet, journey. It rained pretty solidly for about four hours, which made driving much less enjoyable, particularly when passing through the spray kicked up by long lines of semi-trailers, which reduces visibility to potentially dangerous levels. We broke the journey in Amarillo for a quick visit with Alma Boykin, which was (as always) most enjoyable. She's good people. After unloading most of our baggage into our hotel room, we headed for the Highly Secret Blogorado Location, on a farm some miles out of town. It was g... more »
Lockheed Martin - The Taxpayers' Defense Company
As you may or may not have noticed, the United States seems to be on a perpetual war-footing with Congress and the President threatening (and in no specific order), China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria along with the nation's current activities in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the major beneficiaries of all of this military activity is Lockheed Martin, America's largest defense contractor. Let's look at a few details about Lockheed Martin that will give us a sense of the how much of this company's bottom line is funded by U.S. taxpayers. Here is a screen capture from Lockheed Ma... more »
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Anti-Nuclear Weapons Campaign Group
The $1.1 million prize was given to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Is The U.S. Targeting Canada's Aerospace Giant Bombardier Because It Is A Defense Firm?
*The Hill:** McCain, Flake warn against 'politically-motivated penalties' for Canadian defense firm* Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake are pushing the International Trade Commission (ITC) to “deliberate thoughtfully” before potentially issuing a crippling tariff on commercial jets from Canadian defense firm Bombardier. “U.S. trade laws should be dutifully enforced,” the Republican senators wrote in a Sept. 28 letter to commission Chairwoman Rhonda Schmidtlein. “In doing so, we urge the ITC to avoid levying unnecessary or politically-motivated penalties that could have neg... more »
The U.S. Has Stopped Paying The Salaries For Peshmerga Fighters In Iraq
Peshmerga forces stand in line to vote during the Kurds' independence referendum in Sheikh Amir village, Iraq, Sept. 25, 2017. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari *Al-Monitor:* *Pentagon stops paying peshmerga salaries amid Kurdish independence backlash* The US government has stopped paying Kurdish peshmerga fighters’ salaries after a yearlong agreement expired over the summer, and there are no current plans to renew it. Under the deal negotiated by the Barack Obama administration in July 2016, the United States agreed to pay stipends to some 36,000 Kurdish fighters battling the Islamic State ... more »
Republicans Count On Voters Not Noticing What They're Up To-- But Voters Are Noticing... And Are PISSED Off
Thursday morning we mentioned the votes in Congress against the People Budget (the Progressive Caucus) and the Congressional Black Caucus budget Wednesday night. Hours later Congress voted down the official Democratic Party budget-- with 32 Democrats, mostly Blue Dogs and New Dems, voting with the GOP against it-- and then narrowly passing, 219-206 Paul Ryan's GOP budget. 18 Republicans voted against it, primarily Republicans in swing districts fearful of their constituents, like Barbara Comstock (R-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Patrick Meehan (R-PA), Peter... more »
THEY HATE THE SWAMP, SO THEY BANKROLL THE SWAMP
Matea Gold of *The Washington Post* reports that ordinary Republicans are so angry at the status quo that they're ... um, financing the party of the status quo: *Trump supporters eager to ‘drain the swamp’ help fill Republican Party coffers* Martha Adams, a longtime Republican voter, said she is “a little miffed” at the GOP and party leaders she feels are out of touch with the base’s populist mood. That’s in part why she has been responding to emails asking her to contribute to support President Trump’s agenda. “He’s got a lot of roadblocks,” said Adams, 70, a retired speech patho... more »
An Aussie woman takes on Hizb ut-Tahrir and wins
https://youtu.be/Hv15Ddu3n3w Brave woman, good judicial decision.
Review in the News Lens: Ian Easton's The Chinese Invasion Threat...
Easton's book is excellent. My review begins... Despite the flurry of recent media accounts, Ian Easton's new book “The Chinese Invasion Threat: Taiwan's Defense and American Strategy in Asia” makes no prediction of a 2020 invasion of Taiwan. Ignore the erroneous media hype: Easton offers a brilliant, thick description of China's invasion plans, Taiwan's plans to repel an invasion, potential invasion scenarios, and how the U.S. might respond. Throughout the incredible level of detail, and the vast number of plans, locations, weapons systems, operations and doctrines it presents, Ea... more »
Trump's Interior Department retaliates against whistle blower who revealed how climate change was affecting Alaska villages.
Courtesy of ADN: *An Interior Department executive-turned-whistleblower who claimed the Trump administration retaliated against him for publicly disclosing how climate change impacts Alaska Native communities resigned Wednesday. * *Joel Clement, a scientist and policy expert, was removed from his job by Secretary Ryan Zinke shortly after the disclosure and reassigned to an accounting position for which he has no experience. Clement was among dozens of senior executive service personnel who were quickly, and perhaps unlawfully, reassigned in June, but he was the only person who spok... more »
Spanish official in Catalonia offers half-hearted apology for police brutality
Many feel the apology is too little - too late. More The post Spanish official in Catalonia offers half-hearted apology for police brutality appeared first on The Duran.
Trump couldn’t engage in detente with Russia, but America’s Middle East allies have
Russia is 'leading from the front' by creating partnerships with states in the Middle East, just as the US 'lead from behind' strategy of employing non-state proxy actors to achieve its aims, has failed. More The post Trump couldn’t engage in detente with Russia, but America’s Middle East allies have appeared first on The Duran.
LA street ads pop up mocking “Cry Baby” Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel has forgone comedy for crying. More The post LA street ads pop up mocking “Cry Baby” Jimmy Kimmel appeared first on The Duran.
Viktor Orban is about to hammer George Soros and his corrupt Open Society activities in Hungary
Hungary Prime Minister launches new offensive against George Soros. More The post Viktor Orban is about to hammer George Soros and his corrupt Open Society activities in Hungary appeared first on The Duran.
The Dead Soul of Stephen Paddock
[image: the-dead-soul-of-stephen-paddock] In Stephen Paddock, the conscience was dead. He was a dead soul, a moral nihilist, a post-Christian man in a post-Christian age, a monster.
How the U.S. Military Could Stop a Hurricane: Destroy it with a Nuclear Weapon?
*Matthew Gault* *Security, * Possible or crazy? *But as the ’50s turned to the ’60s, more and more people began to realize the weapons contained inherent dangers and harms. The nuclear explosion at the Marshall Islands–which irradiated populated atolls–and the arms race with the Soviet Union helped to heighten those nuclear fears. In 1958, Washington decided to reform the image of atomic weapons with Project Plowshare.* There are few natural forces that kill so many and cost so much as the hurricane. Hurricane Katrina killed more than 1,500 people and Hurricane Sandy flooded l... more »
This Military-Inspired Truck Is a Literal Tank
*Task and Purpose, Sarah Sicard* *Security, North America* Now you can have your own tactical urban vehicle. Do you ever miss cruising around the sandbox, gliding across dunes with the pure power of a Humvee rattling beneath you? Well, now you can have that back, except smoother, sleeker, and with a whole lot less maintenance. The civilian “Tank” by Rezvani Motor company is an all-out monster of a truck. With a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 that dishes out 500 horsepower on four-wheel drive, the military-inspired Tank is a sport utility vehicle that takes off-roading to a whole other level. ... more »
Russia's Battlecruiser vs. America's Lethal Iowa-Class Battleship: Who Wins?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It’s 1988. World War Three has begun. *The purpose of the battlecruisers was to attack, and they were well suited for the task. Each carried twenty enormous P-700 Granit antiship missiles. Each, a Granit missile weighed more than fifteen thousand pounds. This was enough to include 1,653-pound high explosive warhead, enough fuel to give it a range of three hundred miles at Mach 2.5, and a both inertial and active radar guidance. Initial targeting data would be provided by the space-based Legenda satellite targeting system, shore-based aircraft, shipbo... more »
1 of oldest Native American birch-bark canoes now on display
One of the oldest-known examples of a Native American birch-bark canoe is on display at a museum in Maine, where indigenous tribes have used them for thousands of years. The canoe put on display on Thursday dates to the mid-1700s, members of the Pejepscot Historical Society said. It's an example of the type of canoe that was critically important to the history and culture of the Wabanaki, the first people of parts of northern New England and Atlantic Canada. This type of canoe was "extremely important for your family's survival" for the Wabanaki people, said the Penobscot Nation's ... more »
Unreal footage of the Russian missile strike that destroyed Al-Qaeda’s ammo depot in rural Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – Earlier this week, the Russian Air Force destroyed one of the largest jihadist ammunition depots in the Idlib Governorate of northern Syria. Using one of their sophisticated fighter jets, the Russian Air Force carried out a powerful missile strike that completely destroyed ammunition depot located in the Abu Dhuhour Military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian Airstrike cripples Al-Qaeda Leadership in Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:00 PM) – The Russian Aerospace Forces have dealt a crippling blow to the command structure of Hayyat Tahrir al-Sham, the regional branch of Al-Qaeda in Syria, during a precision airstrike on Wednesday. This was reported on Thursday by Major-General Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Defence. “As a result of a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army strikes back near Sukhnah, liberates strategic gas field
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:35 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) struck back against the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in the Sukhnah countryside, Thursday, liberating an important area close to this imperative desert city. Backed by heavy airstrikes from the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Syrian Arab Army was able to regain the initiative south of Sukhnah, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: ISIS terrorists claim Russian chopper downed in central Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Islamic State’s (ISIS) official media wing, Al-‘Amaq News Agency, alleged that their forces downed a Russian helicopter in the eastern countryside of the Hama Governorate. According to the statement released by the terrorist group, their forces downed the Russian helicopter near the Sheikh Hilal area of eastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian submarines hit ISIS with cruise missiles near Deir Ezzor
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:00 PM) – Two submarines of the Russian Black Sea Fleet have launched a hail of cruise missiles at ISIS positions near the town of Mayadin in the Deir Ezzor Governorate on Thursday. This was reported by Major-General Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson of the Russian Defence Ministry. “The Black Sea Fleet’s submarines Veliky Novgorod and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army keeps rolling in Deir Ezzor, liberates new points near ISIS capital
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:05 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) kicked off Friday morning with a bang, liberating several points that were under the Islamic State’s (ISIS) occupation along the Deir Ezzor-Mayadeen Highway. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army continued their push along the Deir Ezzor-Mayadeen Highway, killing and wounding scores of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi-led Coalition blacklisted by UN for killing children in Yemen
The United Nations blacklisted the Saudi Arabian-led coalition in its report on children and armed conflicts submitted to the Security Council for killing and injuring children. The United Nations put the Saudi Arabian-led coalition on a blacklist in its report on children and armed conflicts for killing and injuring children in Yemen. The UN also […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army advances in Golan Heights after renewing offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 A.M.) – The Syrian Armed Forces resumed their offensive in the Beit Jinn pocket of the Golan Heights, Thursday, scoring a new advance after a fierce battle with the jihadist rebels in the area. Backed by Fouj Al-Joulan and Liwaa Suqour Al-Sahra, the Syrian Arab Army’s 90th Brigade attacked the large hilltop […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
GWPF Lodges ASA Complaint Over False Claims In Offshore Wind Campaign
By Paul Homewood . Press Release from the GWP . London, 6 October: The Global Warming Policy Forum (GWPF) has lodged a formal complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) concerning the current poster campaign for offshore wind at Westminster tube station. The campaign was launched by what the media has described as a “coalition […]
The Rest is Silence - My Letter to Ian Birrell
By John Stone Ian Birrell is not a minor journalist and he has experience with the disability scene. Years ago I used to see his wife and daughter at my son’s music therapy sessions and I know the family had...
Word is that Trump's Chief of Staff has already resigned. Possible announcement in today's news dump.
Just heard from good source John Kelly has ALREADY resigned & announcement being held for Friday evening. Can’t confirm by 2nd source though — Sarah Smith (@SarahLSmith677) October 5, 2017 Rumors swirling around D.C. that Chief of Staff John Kelly has already resigned&they're holding the announcement until the Friday news dump. — Trump's not my Pres (@Nysteveo2AOLcom) October 5, 2017 John Kelly has resigned, I hear ... (not confirmed) waiting on official word. Another jumps ship. You can't even write this story — Ac2alLivingScientist (@crktfrog) October 5, 2017 A White House repor... more »
10 Healthy Reasons To Enjoy Real Butter by Margie King
10 Healthy Reasons To Enjoy Real Butter by Margie King Green Med Info. 28 September 2017 *Butter has gotten a bad rap for many years, starting in the last century with the rise of margarine, which we now recognize as a deadly trans fat. More recently, butter has been shunned in favor of olive oil and canola oil. But here’s why we should reserve a place at the table for good old-fashioned butter.* A study from Lund University in Sweden shows that butter leads to considerably less elevation of fats in the blood after a meal compared with olive oil, flaxseed oil or a new type o... more »
Science Confirms That Cats and Dogs Can See “Spirits” and Frequencies That Humans Can’t
We sort of knew this, but this now locks it down much better. All spirits operate in dark matter and emit at the ultraviolet. These are physically real. mostly they ignore us, but they are around and that includes animal spirits as well. Rather crowded really from what has been reported at this level. We tend to rise out of all this quickly but it is there. Add in that animals communicate mostly by mind to mind image sharing and they experience an almost completely different place. . *Science Confirms That Cats and Dogs Can See “Spirits” and Frequencies That Humans Can’t* ... more »
New Study Confirms Alcohol Destroys The Brain, Not Cannabis
[image: This Just In hero2 New Study Confirms Alcohol Destroys The Brain, Not Cannabis] Right now, our best conjecture is that alcohol abuse is the actual culprit for developing brains. All things been equal, it certainly has the best claim and direct medical evidence. It appears past work has failed to control properly for alcohol and it is well known that both are used at the same time likely to avoid the deleterious effects of too much alcohol. Except the alcohol bites the young. The real take home is that alcohol abstinence is fully supported by the science until ma... more »
Korean-American Professor Couple Identify Major Cause of Autism
Is it possible that the whole autism syndrome arises because vaccines disturb the bacteriological balance in the child's body? Have we been blaming the wtrong aspect of the whole vaccination meme? It also informs us why the reaction is rare enough. A toxic loading should affect most users in much the same way. Therevreally should be a lot more victims. Instead we have the unlucky few who then develop something quite serious. This fits the biological model much better and why causation has been confounding... *Korean-American Professor Couple Identify Major Cause of Autism * * ... more »
Hamas says it's ready to dissolve its government in the Gaza Strip for unity rule with the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority in the West Bank.
This looks to be a moderation aimed at rejoining Palestine in order to advance political integration of the factions. It is not much but it is a dialing back and an actual backing away from the worst rhetoric. I also think that 8.500,000 Israelis next door living in prosperity must be telling when your own much smaller population lives unnecessarily in squaller. Maybe they are tired of looking stupid. *Hamas says it's ready to dissolve its government in the Gaza Strip for unity rule with the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority in the West Bank.* *By Jake Jones* *September 18, 20... more »
"The Greatest Mystery of the 21st Century"
*"The Greatest Mystery of the 21st Century"* by Bill Bonner "We took the train from Paris to London…and then from London to the village of Templecombe in Somerset. We came to visit a friend. ‘This was the home of Lord Uxbridge,’ our host pointed to an estate as we drove by. *Severed leg: *The cavalry commander was with Wellington at Waterloo and now is regarded as a model of English sangfroid. After leading several charges against French infantry, Lord Uxbridge’s leg was shattered by cannon shot. He reportedly turned to Wellington, who was nearby, and said, ‘By God, sir, I’ve lost ... more »
Progress Against ISIS - And AFRICOM Losses
*Syria* Pro-Syrian press sources said on 4 October that the Syrian army and its allies reported on 4 October that they drove Islamic State fighters from their last positions in the central province of Hama after heavy fighting. The pro-Syrian government newspaper, *Al-Watan*, reported that "the army has taken complete control of eastern Hama province." The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said the Islamic State was no longer present anywhere in the province for the first time in three years. The monitor said more than 400 Islamic State fighters and nearly 190 Syrian sold... more »
6 reasons why The Oldie magazine isn’t just for oldies
The post 6 reasons why The Oldie magazine isn’t just for oldies appeared first on UnHerd.
Trump might 'abandon Iran nuclear deal' per BBC News
Included in this BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41520842 is this: '... President Trump said: "The Iranian regime supports terrorism and exports violence and chaos across the Middle East."' I note that the BBC don't dispute this claim. It would be hard so to do but acknowledging Iran's exporting of Islamic terrorism would be hard for an organisation with the pro Islam mindset of the BBC.
President Trump Calls Photo-Op With His Senior Military Staff 'The Calm Before The Storm'
*Reuters:** In meeting with military, Trump talks of 'calm before the storm'* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After discussing Iran and North Korea with U.S. military leaders on Thursday, President Donald Trump posed for a photo with them before dinner and declared the moment “the calm before the storm.” “You guys know what this represents?” Trump said after journalists gathered in the White House state dining room to photograph him and first lady Melania Trump with the uniformed military leaders and their spouses. “Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” he said. What storm? “You’ll find... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*-by Noah* Every time we have a mass shooting in this country, we can count on one thing and one thing only from Washington: Thoughts and prayers from douchebags in suits. $enate Majority Leader McConnell, like the rest of his party, says it's premature to discuss even a modification of gun laws that enable crazies to stock up on ever-increasing firepower. Maybe that's because 59 dead and 500 injured is a small number compared to the numbers of Americans that McConnell and his fellow homicidal psychos like Trump, Ryan, and their sicko troops would, in their wildest fantasies, like... more »
US using refugees to shield Al-Tanf Base in southern Syria: Russian MoD
The Russian Defense Ministry has stated that refugees living in the Rukban desert camp in southeast Syria are being used by the United States to shield its military base near the town of al-Tanf. The Rukban camp near the Jordanian border is home to at least 60,000 women and children who fled Raqqa and Deir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia, Saudi Arabia to bolster nuclear and space cooperation — Lavrov
Russia and Saudi Arabia have agreed on nuclear energy and space cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday after negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. “I would like to mention the energy industry, not just traditional one, but the nuclear energy industry as well […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army shifts focus to east Homs after liberating entire east Hama pocket
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) liberated the entire east Hama pocket that was under the Islamic State’s (ISIS) control this week, marking the end of the terrorist group’s rule over this part of the Salamiyah District. Not long after liberating this area, the Syrian Arab Army turned their attention to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Baghdad ready for talks with Kurds: Iraqi Ambassador to Russia
On the 25th of September Kurdistan region of Iraq held a referendum on independence. The federal government of Iraq considered it illegal. In the interview for TASS, the Ambassador of Iraq to Russia, Haidar Mansour Hadi, stated how Baghdad is going to manage the situation. Among the other themes were fighting against terrorism and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Predicting future CO2 levels
Hifast at NOAA September 2017 – 83rd Maximum Temperature Out of 123 – Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest essay by Roger Graves Anyone taking any notice of the mainstream media and more technical climate-related journals will no doubt be aware of the predictions of doom and gloom due to rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere, and the resultant catastrophic anthropogenic global warming. The desire to…
India’s Nuclear Power Stations Come From India; Russia; France; Japan
Most of India’s nuclear reactors in existence and under construction are made in India based on the Canadian CANDU design. … Continue reading →
Belarus Ministry of Defense: There Are Russian Special Forces in Belarus
From Charter97.org: “Ministry Of Defense: There Are Russian Special Forces In Belarus, 3.10.2017, 11:41 The head of the press service … Continue reading →
NATO Chief Says Alliance Assessing Whether All Russian Troops Left Belarus
If the original ones rotated out and new Russian troops rotated in, did Russian troops leave? From RFERL: https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-russia-ukraine-belarus-zapad-exercises-stoltenberg/28775940.html Link: … Continue reading →
The Ukrainian Military Chief of Staff Says Russia Left Troops in Belarus After the Zapad (West) Military Exercises; Russia Denies
If the original Russian troops left and new ones are rotated in does that count as having left troops in … Continue reading →
U.S. Intelligence Believes China Is About To Embark On Building Bases Worldwide
*Bloomberg:* *U.S. Intelligence Sees China's Military Expanding Bases Globally* * China has world’s ‘fastest-modernizing’ military after U.S. * Officials share insights on China’s ambitions, activities China’s first overseas military base in the small African country of Djibouti is “probably the first of many” the country intends to build around the world, which could bring its interests into conflict with the U.S., according to American intelligence officials. “China has the fastest-modernizing military in the world next to the United States,” according to insights provided Thurs... more »
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 10/6/2017"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 10/6/2017"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "There are still lots of questions surrounding the mass murder in Las Vegas last Sunday. If you watch the mainstream press, there is a story of a single shooter and no motive. If you watch the alternative media, there are accusations of a second shooter caught on video and ties to Antifa and ISIS. Regardless of who you believe, the left wants to disarm America, nullify the Constitution and do away with the Second Amendment. Puerto Rico is in deep trouble from the recent devastating hurricane. Now, there are question... more »
Tweets For Today
Saudi Arabia king uses golden escalator as a airplane stairs. When he arrived to Moscow yesterday, his golden stairs got stuck. pic.twitter.com/h3o1UD8s8p — English Russia (@EnglishRussia1) October 5, 2017 Saudi king moving around the Moscow on a motorcade consisting of tens different cars. People honk with disapproval pic.twitter.com/ZfMTnY8NV0 — English Russia (@EnglishRussia1) October 5, 2017 .@POTUS @realDonaldTrump in the Oval Office w/senior U.S. military leaders prior to dinner hosted by the President & First Lady @WhiteHouse. pic.twitter.com/PkdrwrWs1l — Dan Scavino Jr. (... more »
Russian Soldiers Will Soon Be Banned From Taking Selfies And Social Media Posts
May 2010: Russian sailors take selfies in the naval base at Sevastopol, Crimea *BBC:* *Russian soldiers face ban on selfies and blog posts* The Russian defence ministry has drafted a law to ban social media posts by professional soldiers and other military personnel on security grounds. The bill says photos, videos and other material uploaded to the internet can reveal military details useful to an enemy. Automatic geolocation can show where a military unit is deployed. The bill affects "contract" soldiers, who can be sent abroad, not conscripts. Russian soldiers' posts have rev... more »
Picture Of The Day
People work in San Diego, California, U.S., at the construction site of prototypes for U.S. President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico, in this picture taken from the Mexican side of the border in Tijuana, Mexico. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Editors Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
U.S. Chief of Staff John Kelly's Personal Cell Phone Was Compromised
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's phone was compromised for months, White House officials said. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters *Politico*: *John Kelly's personal cell phone was compromised, White House believes* White House tech support discovered the suspected breach after Kelly turned his phone in to tech support staff this summer. White House officials believe that chief of staff John Kelly’s personal cellphone was compromised, potentially as long ago as December, according to three U.S. government officials. The discovery raises concerns that hackers or foreign governments may ... more »
Common Follows Up On Johnny Cash Concert At Folsom Prison-- 5 Decades Later
Do you wish you had been at Folsom Prison-- although maybe not as an inmate-- to see Johnny Cash perform two shows there on January 13, 1968? This is a recording that was released from those shows, which was a multi-platinum smash. I bet you've already heard it. Yesterday I had lunch with California Senate president Kevin de León to talk about music. (He's a huge fan of a lot of the same bands I love-- like Depeche Mode, U2, Fleetwood Mac, Green Day.) But what he was really excited about was Common. He has just seen Common play a live show at Folsom Prison, the first live conce... more »
VOMIT: Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show writers read love letters to Hillary Clinton (Video)
YouTube comments destroy the entire paid for charade which was disgusting to watch. More The post VOMIT: Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show writers read love letters to Hillary Clinton (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
The US Plan C for Syria and Iraq: its reckless game with the Kurds
Following the failure of the regime changes wars in Syria and Iraq, and of the attempts to set up a 'Sunnistan' there, the US stirs up the Kurds More The post The US Plan C for Syria and Iraq: its reckless game with the Kurds appeared first on The Duran.
Senior Intel Official Boasts She Didn’t Wiretap Trump Tower
*NBC: **Senior Intel Official Says She Didn’t Wiretap Trump Tower* WASHINGTON — One of the most senior leaders in the U.S. intelligence community said Wednesday that she did not wiretap Trump Tower. Asked point-blank by her one-time boss, former CIA Director Michael Hayden, "Did you wiretap Trump Tower?" Sue Gordon, the principal deputy director of national intelligence said, "No, I did not." Hayden smiled and said, "OK." The exchange, which caused some audience members to gasp and others to laugh, appeared good-natured, and occurred at an annual intelligence conference at George... more »
When Buildings Break Bones: No End To Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians
When Buildings Break Bones: No End To Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians by ifAmericansKnewBlog International Solidarity Movement, via IMEMC News It was a somber trip through the villages of Urif, Einabus, and Huwara yesterday. Their peripheries continue to be threatened by the illegal settlement of Yitzar, which sits strategically on a hill above them, allowing for […]
First Russia Was Accused of Hacking, Now It’s Collusion, What’s Next – Telepathy?
RT America Published on Oct 5, 2017 Legal and media analyst Lionel, of Lionel Media, explains the real reason behind RT being removed from Google’s premium ad service without notice. end
EU Defends Spain’s Use of Force Against Catalans
PressTV News Videos Published on Oct 5, 2017 The Spanish government has rejected calls for mediation to resolve its dispute with Catalonia following the weekend independence referendum in the region. A statement released by the office of Spain’s prime minister stressed that Catalan officials must respect the country’s law in the first place. The statement added […]
EU on the BRINK: Catalonia Independence Will See ‘Euro Crisis Return with a Vengeance’
EU on the BRINK: Catalonia Independence Will See ‘Euro Crisis Return with a Vengeance’ by HARVEY GAVIN, http://www.express.co.uk/ CATALAN independence will be a disaster for the European Union and will see the eurozone debt crisis “returning with a vengeance”, a leading Brexiteer has warned. – Dan Hannan’s grim prediction that “Brexit could soon be the least of […]
‘Russian $100k Facebook Ads Are Drop in a Bucket’ – US Senator
RT Published on Oct 4, 2017 The potential impact of the so-called Russia-linked Facebook ads recently turned over to Senate Intelligence Committee, is vastly exaggerated, Virginia Senator Richard Black (R) told RT, adding that the only goal of the ever-expanding probe is to defame US President Trump. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8p1u end
‘We Must Be Prepared to Leave, With Or Without Brexit Deal’ – UKIP Leader
RT Published on Oct 4, 2017 UKIP’s newly elected leader Henry Bolton has told RT his party will push for Britain to leave the European Union – regardless of whether London and Brussels are able to strike a deal. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8p11 end
Challenging the Dollar: China and Russia’s Plan from Petroyuan to Gold
Challenging the Dollar: China and Russia’s Plan from Petroyuan to Gold by FEDERICO PIERACCINI, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ As seen in my previous article, US military power is on the decline, and the effects are palpable. In a world full of conflicts brought on by Washington, the economic and financial shifts that are occurring are for many countries a long-awaited and […]
Russia, Saudi Arabia Announce Billons In Energy, Military Deals, During Historic King Salman Visit
Russia, Saudi Arabia Announce Billons In Energy, Military Deals, During Historic King Salman Visit by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ Two days ago, when we previewed the first ever visit by a Saudi King to the Russian capital – a move which prompted Bloomberg to call Russian president Putin the “new master of the Middle East” – we pointed out that […]
Black Male Achievers Need Support, Too
For all the troublesome statistics that we hear about how young Black men are not faring that well in our society, it’s critically important that we also consider other narratives. Black men are not monolithic.
For Espinoza, Collaboration a Major Component of Leadership
In his 10 years of administration at Virginia Tech, Juan Espinoza has focused on numerous diversity programs, specifically diversity recruitment programming.
Community Colleges Seek Continued Support in Closing Skills Gap
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) briefed Congressional staffers on legislative priorities shared by community colleges and their industry partners.
2 Groups Brace for Anticipated New Challenge of Affirmative Action
Two organizations are interpreting a U.S. Department of Justice letter as “proof” that the department is hellbent on challenging affirmative action.
Chelsea Manning Meets Off Campus With Harvard Students
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Chelsea Manning has met off campus with several Harvard University student groups after the school reversed its decision to name her a visiting fellow. Manning tweeted a picture on Wednesday and said she met with the Trans Task Force, the LGBT caucus and other groups and students from the university’s Kennedy School […]
University of Hawaii Gets Donation That Could Equal $7B
HONOLULU — University of Hawaii alumnus and real estate investor Jay Shidler has donated a collection of mainland commercial properties to his alma mater’s business school, which could earn the university $7 billion throughout the next century. The 71-year-old’s donation is the largest University of Hawaii has received in its 110-year history. Shidler, who the […]
Lock them up!
From Newsweek: Updated | The top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has asked the FBI to review the use of private email by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to determine if either of them sent or stored … Continue reading →
American Heart Association Says Meditation May Reduce Heart Disease
By Derrick Broze The American Heart Association has released a statement recommending meditation as a way to potentially reduce the risk of heart disease. The American... more »
Anatomy of a Silliness
*Anchoring ships in southern Taiwan* This week Ian Easton's new book *The Chinese Invasion Threat* was launched. Many news organizations followed Bill Geertz' report in the Washington Free Beacon without actually checking with Easton. In Taiwan the Taipei Times dutifully went with the Geertz report, saying that Easton's book says China plans 2020 invasion: *China has finalized a clandestine plan to invade Taiwan in 2020* by launching missile attacks, blocking the nation’s air and sea space, and carrying out amphibious landings, Washington-based think tank Project 2049 Institute re... more »
Large convoy of Syrian Marines head to east Homs to drive back ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 A.M.) – A large convoy of Syrian Marines departed from the coast, Thursday, to the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate, Syrian journalist Bashar ‘Osman (var.’Uthman) reported. According to ‘Osman, the Syrian Marines left the Latakia Governorate for east Homs, as they join the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in their battle to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian missiles pave the way for Syrian Army troops to advance on Al-Mayadeen: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 A.M.) – The Russian military unleashed another vicious assault against the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) in the Deir Ezzor countryside this week, targeting the terrorist group’s positions in the key city of Al-Mayadeen. Using Kalbar missiles, the Russian military repeatedly hit the Islamic State’s positions in Al-Mayadeen, inflicting heavy damage on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
See Saudi king’s huge motorcade racing through Moscow
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 A.M.) – At least 30 cars dashed through Moscow’s streets as part of King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s motorcade, Thursday. Reportedly the king’s delegation consisted of almost 1,000 people accompanying him during the visit. The king brought over 450 tonnes of equipment including two Mercedes Benz S600 cars. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army’s on the verge of entering the Islamic State’s capital city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is on the verge of entering the so-called Islamic State’s (ISIS) de facto capital, Al-Mayadeen, in Syria after a successful operation north of this city in the Deir Ezzor Governorate. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army blew past the Islamic State’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army liberates several areas in successful bid to kick ISIS out of Quraytayn
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:05 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations in the Quraytayn area of eastern Homs, Thursday, liberating several points from the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) terror organization. Backed by Russian choppers, the Syrian Arab Army attacked the Islamic State’s positions in the Al-Hazm area, scoring a new advance after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Report: Russian Hackers Stole NSA Secrets On U.S. Cyber Defense
*Wall Street Journal:* *Russian Hackers Stole NSA Data on U.S. Cyber Defense* *The breach, considered the most serious in years, could enable Russia to evade NSA surveillance and more easily infiltrate U.S. networks.* WASHINGTON—Hackers working for the Russian government stole details of how the U.S. penetrates foreign computer networks and defends against cyberattacks after a National Security Agency contractor removed the highly classified material and put it on his home computer, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter. The hackers appear to have targeted the... more »
More Details Emerge On Last Night's Ambush That Killed 3 Green Berets In Niger
*Daily Beast: **Slain Green Berets Were Outnumbered 4 to 1* *U.S. soldiers in Niger were overrun by 40 to 50 soldiers in an ambush that left at least three dead.* Elite U.S. soldiers came under sustained and sophisticated attack for hours by militants in Niger on Wednesday, resulting in at least three of them dead in a part of the world where most Americans did not know they operated. Knowledgeable sources from the special-operations community described an ambush in which a handful of Army Special Forces and the Nigerien soldiers they mentor were overrun and significantly outnumbe... more »
Bundy trial embodies everything dividing America today
Ann Eisenberg, Assistant Professor of Law, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
A supporter of Cliven Bundy protests in Nevada. AP Photo/John Locher It’s that time of year again: The Bundys are going to trial. This fall, brothers Ammon and Ryan Bundy and their father, Cliven, will face charges over a standoff with federal officials in a dispute over federal lands in Nevada. Many are wondering if they’ll be let off the hook. The two Bundy brothers were acquitted in an October 2016 trial for a different standoff in Oregon. The jury’s “not guilty” verdict on conspiracy charges for the Oregon standoff struck much of the public as shockingly lenient. As a law prof... more »
Should Uncle Sam 'send in the Marines' after hurricanes?
David Polatty, Director, Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Program, US Naval War College at Politics + Society – The Conversation- 1 day ago
When humanitarian emergencies flare up, what should prompt the U.S. government to “send in the Marines”? Disasters like Hurricane Harvey’s floods in Houston and Hurricane Maria’s devastation of Puerto Rico’s roads and power grid can quickly overwhelm civilian authorities and emergency responders. Military support can make a life-or-death difference in those emergencies. As scholars at the U.S. Naval War College and Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, we have seen that the military can have a profound and positive impact on the immediate response to large-scale disasters such as Hur... more »
Trump Tax Plan Draws Praise, Fire From Paul Family
[image: trump-tax-plan-draws-praise-fire-from-paul-family] Much of the Trump administration's tax plan has been enthusiastically received by conservatives, taxpayers, and liberty-minded activists, but among some key leaders, there are significant concerns to be addressed before it becomes law. In particular, two prominent members of the Paul family — former Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) and his son, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) — have highlighted some elements they view as problematic. The details of the plan are still being ironed out by lawmakers and officials, though, with those co... more »
X22 Report, “Buried In The Fed's Report It Reveals The Truth About The Economy”
X22 Report, “Buried In The Fed's Report It Reveals The Truth About The Economy” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Qm2_hmLyk
Do Kids Really Need Healthcare? Just Ask A Republican
To put it mildly, the very Republican *Orlando Sentinel* has been very unfriendly to Alan Grayson. They've consistently spread lies and innuendo about him and done all they could to derail his progressive agenda. But-- lo and behold!-- yesterday they published a Grayson OpEd calling on Congress to revive the Children's Health Insurance Program. It was a combination of Paul Ryan's and Kevin McCarthy's incompetence and Republican indifference to healthcare that killed the CHIP program this weekend. "The Children’s Health Insurance Program passed away at midnight Saturday," wrote Gra... more »
President Trump To 'Decertify' Iran Nuclear Deal Next Week
*Washington Post:* *Trump plans to declare that Iran nuclear deal is not in the national interest* President Trump is expected to announce next week that he will “decertify” the international nuclear deal with Iran, saying it is not in the national interest of the United States and kicking the issue to a reluctant Congress, people briefed on the White House strategy said Thursday. The move would mark the first step in a process that could eventually result in the resumption of U.S. sanctions against Iran, potentially derailing a deal limiting Iran’s nuclear activities reached in 2... more »
The U.S. Army's Deadly Laser Just Took a Major Step Forward
*Task and Purpose, Sarah Sicard* *Security, North America* The weapons of the future are here. The Army’s Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA, a nod to the Greek goddess of Wisdom) laser weapon underwent substantial prototype testing at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in August, and the results are pretty damn impressive based on new video of the weapon in action. During testing, manufacturer Lockheed Martin flexed the ATHENA’s muscles — the weapon uses the company’s 30-kilowatt Accelerated Laser Demonstration Initiative (ALADIN), nestled in an advanced system of opti... more »
In the 1960s, America Nearly Went to War with North Korea
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* And it would have been hell. The United States and North Korea have had several military confrontations since the end of the Korean War, but few were as potentially dangerous as the seizure of the USS *Pueblo* and her crew. While the incident was eventually resolved peacefully, few knew at the time that President Lyndon Johnson had prepared a range of military options to compel North Korea to release the crew, including air strikes on targets north of the DMZ and a cross-border raid complete with tanks. The incident, designed to provoke the Unit... more »
Spain's Catalonia Crisis Will Only Get Worse
*Stan Veuger* *Security, Europe* [image: People hold on to Catalan separatist flags on top of an air vent during a demonstration two days after the banned independence referendum in Barcelona] Madrid is trying to sell the world an illusion. There was no referendum in Catalonia this Sunday, the Spanish government proclaims, just like the Americans are not even within one hundred miles of Baghdad. They are not in any place. They hold no place in Iraq. This is an illusion. Spain is trying to sell the world an illusion, or so Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has proclaimed. Yet ... more »
Could Spain Go the Way of Yugoslavia?
*Svante E. Cornell* *Security, Europe* [image: People hold Spanish flags during a gathering in favour of a unified Spain in Barcelona] To students of ethnic conflict, this sequence of events is all too familiar, and reminiscent of how conflicts in Yugoslavia and the Caucasus started some twenty-five years ago. In recent years, the European Union has been bogged down by one crisis after another—from Greece to the Euro to Brexit. But happily, none of these have endangered what has underpinned European integration since the late 1940s: securing lasting peace among European states. E... more »
Can Abe Win the Confidence of Japan's Restless Voters?
*Scott B. MacDonald* *Politics, Asia* [image: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, head of Japan's Party of Hope, attends a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan] Shinzo Abe wants to reform the country’s constitution, in particular, to loosen its antiwar language. Japan is going to the polls to elect a new lower house of its parliament, called the Diet, on October 22. For many Japanese this is an important election, considering the security threat from North Korea, the often prickly nature of relations with China, and dealing with the somewhat unpredictable T... more »
Danger Zone: Will North Korea Take the Highway to Nuclear War?
*Edward Chang* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks through a pair of binoculars as he guides the multiple-rocket launching drill of women's sub-units under KPA Unit 851] The United States does not have the experience to draw upon that would guide it through a military action against the DPRK. Analysts agree North Korea is quite serious in its threat to shoot down American warplanes, even if they are flying in international airspace. The threat came in response to President Donald Trump’s latest challenge to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR... more »
If Britain Is to Leave the EU, London Must Double-Down on NATO
*John Hemmings, Jack Wright* *Security, Europe* [image: British Royal marine commandos take part in Operation Sond Chara, the clearance of Nad-e Ali District of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan by Afghan national security force and troops deployed with the International Security Assistance Force 42-Commando in late December.] If defense spending continues to drop, how long can the UK lead? In his first interview since being elected chairman of the NATO military committee, the UK’s Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach attempted to promote the centrality of the military allia... more »
Charter Teacher Floors Six Year Old, Knocking Out Tooth
At the Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science Technology, the school's "hands on, minds on" philosophy has turned into hands on practice--by an out-of-control teacher who will face charges to be filed by the child's mother. One of Exploration's teachers, as yet unnamed, is "accused of slamming a 6-year-old student, Marlon K’Harii Williams, to the ground, knocking out his front tooth."
SMU: Suspended Frat Made New Members Eat Until Sick
DALLAS — Southern Methodist University has suspended a fraternity accused of forcing new members to eat hot peppers and red onions and drink milk until they threw up. The Dallas Morning News reports that the Dallas school and the national office of the Kappa Alpha Order have suspended the fraternity’s Beta Lambda chapter. The suspension […]
Study: Over Half of For-profit Students Defaulted on Loans
WASHINGTON — Students who attended for-profit colleges were twice as likely or more to default on their loans than students who attended public schools, according to a federal study published Thursday. The report by the National Center of Education Statistics looks at students who began their undergraduate education in 2003 and defaulted on at least […]
Former University of Oklahoma Student Sues Fraternity
NORMAN, Okla. — A former University of Oklahoma student has filed a lawsuit alleging he was beaten during a fraternity’s 2015 initiation. Blake Novacek is suing the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and others over an incident he alleges happened after pledges were called to the fraternity’s house in Norman on Oct. 11, 2015. Novacek says […]
Texas University Head Wants to Stop Donald Trump Jr. Speech
DALLAS — The president of a Texas university wrote in an email to a professor that he is trying to prevent Donald Trump Jr. from giving a speech later this month at an event arranged by major donors to the school. University of North Texas President Neal Smatresk wrote in August that he was “trying […]
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Rob Swiatek
This week I spoke with Rob Swiatek, he of the MUFON Board of Directors and someone who has been studying UFOs and UFO sightings for quite a long time. We Rob Swiatekfirst talked about MUFON and the list of speakers for their recent (or not so recent) symposium that included a few who might not have both oars in the water. Of course, we did mention a couple of them who seemed firmly grounded in science and research which I thought cancelled out some of the nonsense. You can listen to the interview here: https://youtu.be/KsTDgej5bZ0 While Rob and I were conducting the pre-interview (w... more »
Five Songs Of Resistance: Pure Disgust
From 2013 until when they disbanded earlier this month, the Washington, D.C., group, Pure Disgust, emerged as one of the city’s best punk bands. They used blistering eighties-style hardcore to write songs about police violence, respectability politics, and the realities of being young and black in America. “When will brown The post Five Songs Of Resistance: Pure Disgust appeared first on Shadowproof.
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