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Saturday Morning Links
This and that for your weekend reading. - Abacus Data has polled the Canadian public on climate change, and found far more appetite for meaningful action than we generally hear from the political class (and particularly right-wing parties): Twenty years ago, when the world’s leaders were debating the Kyoto Accord, a case could be made that politicians who chose to be early champions of action to reduce emissions were running a certain amount of political risk. The public consensus on the need to act was not fully formed, the risks of inaction not as widely perceived, and the altern... more »
Leaked Body Cam Shows Cop Film Themselves Planting Cocaine In Man’s Wallet
[image: planting]Newly released Body Cam footage appears to show a police officer planting a small bag of cocaine on a suspect before he realized the camera was recording.
Despite Tree Lovers Offering $150K to Buy Forest, Gov’t Sells It To Loggers for $40K Less
[image: forest]When conversationalists offered $150,000 to preserve large portions of Indiana's Yellowwood State Park, the government sold it to a logging company for less
Veterans Day: Thank You Is Not Enough
By Philip C. Restino, Jr. “Freedom isn’t Free” means more than sending American troops off to war, it requires the participatory citizenship of Americans here... more »
"Humanity Hanging From A Cross Of Iron..."
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities. It is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population. It is two fine, fully equipped hospitals. It is some fifty miles of concrete pavement. We... more »
Murder in The Hague: Saudi-Iranian Proxy War Heats Up
*by James M. Dorsey* Ahmad Mola Nissi *Shot dead this week on a street in The Hague, *Ahmad Mola Nissi may have died the violent life he lived, but his murder suggests a possible retching up of the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran as well as a step towards Saudi-US-efforts to destabilize Iran by stirring unrest among its ethnic minorities. *A 52-year-old refugee from Iran in the Netherlands since 2005*, *Mola Nissi headed a militant nationalist group of Iranian Arabs that intermittently attacked targets in Khuzestan, Iran’s oil-rich province* populated by a large Iranian Ar... more »
"Being John Wayne, Or Not..."
*"Being John Wayne, Or Not..."* by CoyotePrime Being a dumbass kid whose mind was full of delusional “John Wayne” hero nonsense, I enlisted (with the required parental consent) in the Marine Corps at 17. It was late 1968, the VietNam war was raging, and the military had a tremendous need for fresh bodies. (The first draft wouldn't happen until July, 1969. Incredibly, my birthdate was picked number 1! So my sorry self was going anyway.) I went through bootcamp at Parris Island, then Advanced Infantry Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. Those of us now officially MOS 0311’s, Infantry Rifle... more »
"War In A Nutshell"
"War In A Nutshell" by Eugene Debs "Wars throughout history have been waged for conquest and plunder. In the Middle Ages when the feudal lords who inhabited the castles (whose towers may still be seen along the Rhine) concluded to enlarge their domains, to increase their power, their prestige and their wealth they declared war upon one another. But they themselves did not go to war any more than the modern feudal lords, the barons of Wall Street go to war. The feudal barons of the Middle Ages, the economic predecessors of the capitalists of our day, declared all wars. And their mise... more »
Happy Veterans Day 2017
*We thank you and honor your service.*
Common Sense Arguments Against Man-Made Global Warming
Dr. Nir Shaviv on Cambridge Debate: ‘I was quite shocked to see how the audience was so one-sided (though far less than the ridiculous 97:3 ratio we hear about!) and unwilling to listen to scientific arguments.’ Like Freeman Dyson, Dr. Shaviv’s provides validation for many of the arguments made in previous CO2isLife posts. The links in … Continue reading "Common Sense Arguments Against Man-Made Global Warming"
Trump: Putin “means” his denials, is “insulted” by Russiagate claims
Trump hints believes Putin's Russiagate denials; complains Democrats are creating "artificial barriers" between him and Putin More The post Trump: Putin “means” his denials, is “insulted” by Russiagate claims appeared first on The Duran.
Ukrainian regime in bid to kick Orthodox clergy out of their churches
Religious freedom in Ukraine has gone from tenuous to dangerously imperilled. More The post Ukrainian regime in bid to kick Orthodox clergy out of their churches appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Russia was told about North Korean plans to launch nuclear strike against the US
Russia may have averted war between North Korea and the United States. More The post BREAKING: Russia was told about North Korean plans to launch nuclear strike against the US appeared first on The Duran.
FOX: WE CONDEMN THE LEFT FOR ATTACKING THE TROOPS, EVEN THOUGH THAT ISN'T ACTUALLY HAPPENING
U.S. servicemembers in uniform aren't coming under attack by anyone in the Resistance, or even by Antifa -- but that inconvenient fact isn't preventing Fox News from running a Veterans Day editorial warning that such attacks may soon take place. .@thejeremyhunt: In a divided country, will it soon become dangerous to wear my uniform in public? https://t.co/PvSwwgu6Vs pic.twitter.com/uCcKhnRt60 — Fox News (@FoxNews) November 11, 2017 Hunt writes: I remember when I first heard a Vietnam veteran’s story. I was captivated as he described his desperate attempts to render aid as his dyi... more »
The Saudi Purge Is Bigger And More 'Brutal' Than What Is Being Reported
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, left, chats with his son and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday. Reuters *Middle East Eye:* *EXCLUSIVE: Senior Saudi figures tortured and beaten in purge* Several detainees taken to hospital with torture injuries, while sources tell MEE scale of crackdown is bigger than authorities have revealed Some senior figures detained in last Saturday's purge in Saudi Arabia were beaten and tortured so badly during their arrest or subsequent interrogations that they required hospital treatment, Middle East Eye can reveal.... more »
WATCH: Body Cam Catches Cop Try to Fabricate Charges Against a Man for Knowing His Rights
A police officer is facing charges of battery and cruelty to children—but this body cam footage shows why he likely beat children.
Court Rules Cop Who Shot Unarmed Woman in the Face on Video—Did NOT Violate Her Rights
[image: face]A cop shot an unarmed woman in the face on video, attempted to cover it up by claiming he was in danger, did not violate a woman's rights, according to the court.
Media Frenzy Over Roy Moore Accusations – Silence on Actual Senator Accused of Hiring Child Prostitutes
[image: senate]For the first time since 1981, a U.S. Senator is facing corruption charges for allegedly hiring child prostitutes—and the mainstream media is silent.
During Asia summit Putin tells Trump once again he did not interfere in election, Trump seems to take his side over American intelligence agencies. Update!
The above video is from Russia TV. Notice how Trump and Putin seemed to be joined at the hip? Courtesy of CNBC: *"He says he didn't meddle. I asked him again. You can only ask so many times," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. "Every time he sees me, he said: 'I didn't do that.' And I believe, I really believe that when he tells me that he means it." * *Trump and Putin did not have a formal meeting while they were in Vietnam for an economic summit, but the two spoke informally several times and reached agreement on a number of principles for ... more »
UN Report: South Sudan's Government Using Food As Weapon Of War
*Reuters*: *Exclusive: South Sudan's government using food as weapon of war - U.N. report* UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s government is using food as a weapon of war to target civilians by blocking life-saving aid in some areas, United Nations sanctions monitors told the Security Council in a confidential report seen by Reuters on Friday. During 2016 and 2017, the U.N. monitors said a military campaign by government troops in the northwestern town of Wau and surrounding areas in Western Bahr el-Ghazal targeted civilians on ethnic grounds and displac... more »
Russia Embraces Robots In The Military (Update)
The Russian ENICS Eleron-10SV surveillance drone. Russian Ministry of Defense photo *David Axe, War Is Boring*: *Russia Presses Ahead With Combat Robots * *In the air and on land.* The Russian military announced on Oct. 30, 2017 that it will begin acquiring the Nerekhta — a ground-combat robot armed with a slew of remotely-operated weapons such as machine guns and rocket launchers. Col. Oleg Pomazuev, the head of the Russian Ministry of Defense’s Department of Innovation Research, said the Nerekhtas “managed to prove themselves well at the Alabino testing ground,” and that the rob... more »
Melania Trump Reflects On Asia Trip
Melania Trump poses for photos with children in front of a panda section as she visits Beijing Zoo. REUTERS/Thomas Peter *CNN:* *Exclusive: Melania Trump reflects on Asia trip and the past year* Mutianyu, China (CNN)No visit to China would be complete without seeing the Great Wall, which is exactly how first lady Melania Trump wrapped her first-ever trip to Asia. Stopping before she went to the top, Trump spoke exclusively with CNN about her six-day tour of the region, specifically how she felt seeing her first lady counterparts in Japan, South Korea and China. "We had a great time... more »
Why Chinese Social Media Loves President Trump And Ivanka
President Trump and first lady Melania arrive for the state dinner with China's President Xi Jinping and China's first lady Peng Liyuan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Newsweek:* *Why Chinese Social Media Loves President Trump And Ivanka During Asia Trip* Why does China love President Donald Trump? He's "extremely rich,” a “free spirit” and his daughter Ivanka is a “goddess.” Ahead of the Trump's first visit as president on Wednesday, social media in the repressed-but-booming nation is blowing up with praise for the Leader of the Free World, ign... more »
Top 10 Tech Health Hazards for 2018 Released
Top 10 Tech Health Hazards for 2018 Released https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/888114?src=soc_tw_171110_mscpedt_news_mdscp_mdscp_hazards Advertisements
Zealand: The Eighth Continent You Never Knew About.
Zealand: The Eighth Continent You Never Knew About | Reader’s Digest https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/zealandia-eighth-continent/?trkid=soc-rd-facebook
Opioid abuse crisis takes heavy toll on U.S. veterans
Opioid abuse crisis takes heavy toll on U.S. veterans https://www.yahoo.com/news/opioid-abuse-crisis-takes-heavy-toll-u-veterans-110525475.html?utm_content=bufferb10d4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Mysterious Radioactive Cloud Spotted Over Europe.
Mysterious Radioactive Cloud Spotted Over Europe | NTD.TV http://mb.ntd.tv/2017/11/10/mysterious-radioactive-cloud-spotted-over-europe/
Scientists Discover “Plane Sized” Hidden Chamber Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
Scientists Discover “Plane Sized” Hidden Chamber Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza http://themindunleashed.com/2017/11/scientists-discover-evidence-of-hidden-chamber-inside-the-great-pyramid-of-giza.html
This is what people say when they die, according to nurses who care for terminal patients
This is what people say when they die, according to nurses who care for terminal patients http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/when-they-die-terminally-ill-nurses-palliative-care-macmillan-bbc-video-a8049426.html
Experts Weigh in On the First Human Head Transplant Surgeon: “I Just Don’t Think He’s Done the Science”
Experts Weigh in On the First Human Head Transplant Surgeon: “I Just Don’t Think He’s Done the Science” https://futurism.com/experts-weight-in-on-the-first-human-head-transplant-surgeon-i-just-dont-think-hes-done-the-science/
Nasa telescope finds planet 13 times the size of Jupiter.
Nasa telescope finds planet 13 times the size of Jupiter | Daily Mail Online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5069785/Mysterious-planet-13-times-size-Jupiter-discovered.html?ito=social-facebook
Winning Strategies on How to Lose Belly Fat
Winning Strategies on How to Lose Belly Fat https://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2015/03/27/amp/shed-unwanted-belly-fat.aspx
A Startup Claims to Have Found a Solution to Stabilize Nuclear Fusion
A Startup Claims to Have Found a Solution to Stabilize Nuclear Fusion https://futurism.com/a-startup-claims-to-have-found-a-solution-to-stabilize-nuclear-fusion/
Kurdish forces plow through ISIS territory, advance within 25 kilometers of Abu Kamal
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:15 P.M.) – On Saturday, the Kurdish-led ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) seized nearly a dozen new villages as they zeroed in on the last Islamic State enclave on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River. Following the capture of 25 villages along the Khabur River yesterday, the SDF brushed aside all ISIS resistance […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Al-Qaeda militants attack Christian town in north Hama, Syrian Army pushes them back
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:30 P.M.) – Overnight, fierce firefights erupted in the northern countryside of Hama as Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) attempted to infiltrate the town of Mahardeh by attacking adjacent checkpoints manned by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and National Defence Forces (NDF) at the nearby Thermal Plant. With clashes lasting until Saturday morning, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS sets up last stand at Rawa town while Iraqi Army prepares for assault
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:05 P.M.) – The operation to liberate Rawa town has begun, Lieutenant General Abdel Amir Yarallah said in a statement on Saturday morning as he addressed the last ISIS stronghold in Anbar Province, adding that government forces were to retake the adjacent Al-Ruman district as well. With the entire M12 Highway between Al-Qaim […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army shows off recent operations against ISIS in central Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:25 P.M.) – The Qalamoun Shield branch of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has released battle footage showing its involvement in clearing ISIS elements from the east Hama pocket which was fully restored under government control on October 6. The two-minute video, coupled with a catchy music track, shows the Qalamoun Shield pushing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Trump, Putin reach rare agreement on Syrian conflict
The Presidents of Russia and the U.S. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump said in a Joint Statement they are calling on all countries to build up humanitarian assistance to Syria. The statement, which the presidents approved on sidelines of the APEC summit in Da Nang on Saturday, says the presidents have agreed it is necessary […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Israel Defense Forces take out Syrian Army drone over the Golan Heights
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:20 P.M.) – On Saturday morning, a surface-to-air missile intercepted a Syrian surveillance drone that was spotted approaching the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan Heights according to a spokesman of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The drone, reportedly operated by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), then fell down over the demilitarized zone around […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Trump Visits Asia
By Paul Homewood Trump’s in the middle of his Asia visit, and I doubt if any of the leaders he meets will be lecturing him on climate change! According to the Global Coal Plant Tracker website, his hosts, Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines, have 174 GW of coal […]
Anomaly Reviewed On Physics Today
Another quite positive review of my book "Anomaly! Collider Physics and the Quest for New Phenomena at Fermilab" (which these days is 40% off at the World Scientific site I am linking) has appeared on *Physics Today* this month. read more
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From Jenna Orkin Ex-Facebook president Sean Parker: site made to exploit human 'vulnerability' Mysterious Radioactive Cloud Over Europe Hints At Accident Farther East Venezuela Just 24 Hours Away From Formal Declaration Of Default Las Vegas' New Self-Driving Shuttle Involved In Accident On Its First Day Monsanto In Court Again As Powerful New Herbicide Accidently Kills 3.6 Million Acres Of Crops Green Roofs - NYC video Polish Government Advises Couples To "Breed Like Rabbits" EPA Just Approved The Release Of 'Weaponized' Mosquitoes In 20 US States 13 Baltimore High Schools Hav... more »
The Disease Behind The Anxiety
This week marked the anniversary of Donald Trump's election. The British recently passed the first anniversary of Brexit. Jonathan Freedland writes that, on both sides of the Atlantic, progressives are flummoxed: While American progressives lament their fellow citizens’ decision to make Donald Trump president a year ago this week, their British counterparts have spent the same period gnashing their teeth over Brexit. When the two groups meet, they exchange apologies: “Don’t blame me,” they tell each other, “I voted the other way.” They are appalled by the way things turned out an... more »
Trump's Genocidal, Toxic Team to COP23, with Peabody Coal Leading the Way
Big Mountain In a Time of Monsters, Trump Enables the Monster Makers By Brenda Norrell Censored News Trump is sending a genocidal toxic team to the U.N. Climate Summit in Bonn, Germany, with Peabody Coal leading the way. Peabody Coal' s mining on Black Mesa has led to 40 years of human suffering and forced relocation for Dineh. Those Dineh who remain and resist relocation have
Weekend reads: Publishing’s day of reckoning; an Impact Factor discount — on lunch; a prize for negative results
The week at Retraction Watch featured mass resignations from a journal’s editorial board, software that writes papers for you, and a retracted retraction. Here’s what was happening elsewhere: “Academic journal publishing is headed for a day of reckoning,” says librarian Patrick Burns. (The Conversation) A Beijing BBQ joint, named after The Lancet, is offering discounts to researchers who […] The post Weekend reads: Publishing’s day of reckoning; an Impact Factor discount — on lunch; a prize for negative results appeared first on Retraction Watch.
List of celebrities who said they would move to Canada if Trump was POTUS, but did no such thing
Those who 'virtue signal' the most, are often those that lack virtue. More The post List of celebrities who said they would move to Canada if Trump was POTUS, but did no such thing appeared first on The Duran.
Mueller witch hunt goes after people who have met with Julian Assange
Dirty cop Mueller goes after Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher. More The post Mueller witch hunt goes after people who have met with Julian Assange appeared first on The Duran.
Star Trek icon George Takei accused of sexually assaulting male model
Mr. Sulu has been a very bad boy... More The post Star Trek icon George Takei accused of sexually assaulting male model appeared first on The Duran.
Maltese professor who claimed Russia had “compromising material” on Hillary Clinton goes missing
The Maltese man at the center of Clinton "dirt" claim mysteriously disappears. More The post Maltese professor who claimed Russia had “compromising material” on Hillary Clinton goes missing appeared first on The Duran.
Who Really Controls Syria?
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Strategy Page*: *Syria: Rearranging The Chess Board For The Next War* Who controls Syria once ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) and other rebels are defeated? It is basically a showdown between Iran (which has been at war with Israel since the 1980s) and Israel (which does not want Iranian military forces on its Syrian border under any circumstances). Iran is also at war with Saudi Arabia and its Sunni Arab allies. Not surprisingly the Saudis and Israel have been cooperating more since 2001 because of this shared threat. Yet the Arabs in gen... more »
A Look At The Recent History Of U.S. Interference In Elections Elsewhere
*(Click On Image To Enlarge)* *Michael van der Galien, PJMedia*: *Hypocrisy: Obama, Clinton Have Long History of Meddling in Foreign Elections* With the Democrats blasting Russia for "interfering" in U.S. elections, I think it’s time to discuss the recent history of U.S. interference in elections elsewhere. 1: Team Obama tried to defeat Bibi Netanyahu in Israel In 2015, the Obama administration illegally funneled money to leftist opposition groups in Israel to help them bring down the government led by Benjamin Netanyahu: $350,000 was given to a group called OneVoice Movement (OV... more »
A Favor-The-Rich, Reward-The-Already-Affluent Ideology Is Embedded In The Republican Party’s DNA
*Two embarrassing bozos from New York State* Chris Collins is a hapless backbencher from New York who represents everything in the northwestern part of New York state except the cities of Buffalo and Rochester. No one ever heard of him until he became the first member of Congress to endorse Señor Trumpanzee during the campaign. But every now and then he's responsible for some blooper that embarrasses everyone connected to him in any way, even beyond the insider stock trading that may still end up sending him to prison. This week it was his analysis of the tax bill fight in Congress ... more »
Are Russia and America Headed for a 'Missile' Showdown?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* The INF Treaty drama is back. The United States has been discussing ways to coax the Kremlin back into compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with other members of the NATO alliance in Brussels. “The discussion included a consideration of the Russian Federation's violations of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty and our collective efforts to bring Russia back into compliance with the INF,” U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told reporters during a press conference at NATO headquarters. “This is absolutely necessa... more »
The U.S. Marines Desperately Want the U.S. Army's Souped-Up New Carl Gustaf Bazooka
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, North America* The USMC is looking for something new that goes boom. In early September, the Army doled out 1,111 upgraded 84mm M3 Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles to its soldiers and operators. Now, the Marine Corps is looking to get in on the bazooka goodness. Marine officials are “weighing the possibility” of acquiring the new M3E1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System (MAAWS) as a lightweight substitute for the existing MK153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapons (SMAW), traditionally reserved for bunker-busting... more »
Are America and India Building an 'Aircraft Carrier' Alliance?
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Washington might be getting ready to hand New Delhi some its best carrier technology. America appears ready to provide a significant boost to India’s future aircraft carrier. According to Indian media reports, the United States and India have entered the final stages of a negotiation for Washington to equip Delhi’s future aircraft carrier with a state-of-the-art electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). Ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month, an eleven member U.S. delegation led by Rear Adm. ... more »
Here Is the Shocking Story of Nazi Germany's Greatest Fighter Ace
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Erich Hartmann amassed a remarkable tally of 352 aerial victories during World War II. By May 8, 1945, Adolf Hitler had been dead for more than a week. Germany was in the act of formally surrendering to the Soviets and the Western Allies, so occupying Red Army troops in the eastern German town of Brunn were not expecting to witness what may have been World War II’s last dogfight over Europe. They were watching entranced as a Red Air Force pilot entertained them with a one-plane air show. He expertly put his Yakovlev Yak-9 single-engine... more »
FACT: America Actually 'Invaded' Russia after World War I
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* And it was for a simple reason. A century ago this year, the October Revolution in Russia would herald the establishment of the Soviet Union and the rise of communism as a global movement. However, the Bolsheviks’ power play resulted in years of warfare, civil and otherwise, with the remnants of the White Russian provisional government, their supporters amongst the Allied powers and rampaging local warlords across the vastness of imperial Russia. Many have forgotten that more than thirteen thousand American soldiers battled the Bolsheviks in t... more »
Minnesota Republican state lawmaker accused of sexually harassing women and of blocking a female lobbyist from leaving his office by saying "I have a raging boner, you can't leave."
Courtesy of Raw Story: *A Minnesota Republican lawmaker is under fire for sending abusive texts to a female colleague and reportedly sexually assaulting a female lobbyist in his office while insisting she help him with his “raging b*ner.” * *According to the City Paper, state Rep. Tony Cornish under attack after he was accused of sending unwanted sexual comments to Rep. Erin Maye Quade (DFL), who provided text messages to a local paper. * *Late Thursday night, Cornish had his chairmanship of the House Public Safety Committee suspended by House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R) while the alle... more »
Europe Needs to Take Prompt Action to Identify the Origin and Implement Safety Measures For Mysterious Radioactive Discharges
Earlier in the year there was a mysterious radioactive iodine discharge impacting Europe and the origin never officially identified. From … Continue reading →
US Atomic Veterans Who Helped Out During Fukushima – Lawsuit Against TEPCO For Radiation Exposure (USS Ronald Reagan)
“On the afternoon of March 12, the day following the earthquake, Plaintiffs arrived off the coasts of Fukushima Prefecture aboard … Continue reading →
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*Furious stepfather refuses to let his stepdaughter, 12, complete her homework after she is asked to pen them a note about becoming a Muslim* A furious stepfather has refused to let his 12-year-old stepdaughter finish her homework after she was asked to write a letter to her family about becoming a Muslim. Mark McLachlan, 43, from Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland, has slammed the decision by the Kepier School to ask pupils to pen the note. He has refused to let his stepdaughter, who he has asked not to be named, complete the task after failing to see what the letter would... more »
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*Cheers! Skeptics toast U.S. exit from Paris pact at UN climate summit in Germany* Global warming skeptics have descended upon the UN climate summit in Germany this week, hosting a summit of their own to highlight the errors of the UN’s climate change claims. On the final day of the skeptics’ climate summit, the group gathered for a champagne toast to the U.S. climate exit or “clexit” from the UN Paris pact. Lord Christopher Monckton, former Thatcher adviser: “President Trump is right. He speaks not only for the former Democrat workers from the rust-belt states whom the new tot... more »
A very lucky survival from a near-disaster
We've mentioned the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer's KC-390 transport (shown below) in these pages before. It's scheduled to enter production next year. It looks like the most recent test flight was a hair-raising experience. According to The Aviationist: As reported by Aero Magazine, the KC-390 registered PT-ZNF was performing critical pre-stall tests, that involved high-AOA (Angle Of Attack) and ice formation on wings. During the maneuver, an equipment used for the tests, detached from its place and rolled to the back of the cargo compartment causing a sudden chang... more »
ABC: Homeland Security Releasing Chemicals Into Air for “Terror Attack” Test, Even Politicians are concerned.
ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS (near Oklahoma border) Our sources including the Homeland Security statement as well as local Channel 9 news affiliate are linked in the article and or at the bottom of the piece. Summary: The Department of Homeland Security is planning to conduct what some consider dangerous chemical and biological tests near the border
How to grow radishes
By Dr. Mercola Radishes are crisp, colorful and delicious. When served raw or added to salads, radishes add a burst of bold, peppery flavor. The beauty of planting radishes is twofold: They mature in about 25 days and you can grow them in both spring and fall. Radishes are a low-calorie food that is a good
Should you get this years flu shot?
By Dr. Mercola It’s that time again. Flu season. And with it, a constant barrage of reminders to get your annual flu shot. Interestingly enough, what you’re being told about the influenza vaccine’s effectiveness and the reality are two very different stories. In January 2015, U.S. government officials admitted that, in most years, flu shots
US government approves ‘killer’ mosquitoes to fight disease
On November 3rd, the EPA told MosquitoMate that it could release “the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis into the environment as a tool against the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus).” Their decision will allow MosquitoMate to release the bacteria-infected mosquitoes in 20 U.S. states and Washington DC. (The EPA excluded much of the southeastern United States for release because MosquitoMate
Victory! Michael Creed announces ban on wild-animal circuses in Ireland
MORE GOOD NEWS! On November 9th, Michael Creed, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, announced a ban on wild-animal circuses in Ireland. And it’s all thanks to the thousands of e-mails sent by animal rights supporters to their representation in Ireland (and letters of support from celebs like Pamela Anderson and Louis Walsh). RELATED STORY: Breaking: Ringling
Long-suffering Nosey the Elephant will finally be in caring hands
We are SO EXCITED to share this news with you this morning! After years of mistreatment, Nosey the elephant will finally be in caring hands thanks to the Lawrence County District Court in Alabama issued a seizure order on her behalf. When rescuers found her she was tightly chained and confined in her own waste, in what can
ABC: Toddler with dairy allergy dies after preschool allegedly fed him grilled cheese sandwich, waited to call 911
Last week, sweet 3-year-old Elijah went to his daycare at the Seventh Avenue Center for Family services in Harlem, New York like he did every day. However, on this day he was given a grilled cheese sandwich, despite center employees knowing he had a severe allergy to dairy (it was well documented). Sadly, Elijah went
FOX 45 investigates nationwide claims that pets are dying from vaccinations
Although many veterinarians continue to dismiss them, thousands of pet owners all over the country are continuing to cry out that something is wrong: their pets are dying from vaccines. Owners report a variety of side effects, from tumors to autoimmune diseases to cancer. Each state has its own set of laws about which vaccines your pet
How cell phones can cause brain tumors and trigger chronic disease
By Dr. Mercola As I discuss in this video, the debate over whether cell phone exposure causes brain tumors may be counterproductive. Think about the number of people you know who carry and use cell phones daily. According to the United Nations more people worldwide have cell phones than have access to toilets. While nearly
Dramatic recovery in parkinson’s patient with gluten free diet
Could gluten’s toxicity extend to the nervous system, producing symptoms identical to classical Parkinson’s disease? A remarkable case study adds to a growing body of research indicating that wheat’s neurotoxicity is greatly underestimated. A remarkable case report describing the dramatic recovery of a 75-year-old Parkinson’s disease patient after following a 3-month long gluten free diet
WikiLeaks: CIA source code leak shows agency impersonating Kaspersky
*Following up on last month’s: Israeli Spies Spotted Russian Hackers Spying on US Hackers * *The Wall Street Journal reported this month that Kremlin-sponsored hackers had used Kaspersky's software to steal National Security Agency information from the computer of a contractor who had taken the classified material home.* Of course no one ever wonders why it is the 'contractor' felt compelled to take the classified material home? Should he or she have? *“The Israeli hackers are described as having spotted Russian hackers searching for NSA hacking tools after they themselves breac... more »
What makes an algorithm feminist, and why we need them to be
About one in nine engineers in the US is a woman, which makes some men infer from this that they are “naturally” bad at it. Many data-driven algorithms would conclude the same thing; that’s still the wrong conclusion, but, dangerously, it seems blessed by the impartiality of algorithms. Here’s how bias creeps in.
Gay man who was refused a marriage license by Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis will run against her in 2018.
Courtesy of Pink News: *Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis is set to re-run for election in 2018, despite her extreme opposition to LGBT rights and being put behind bars for contempt of court. * *Davis refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples when she operated as a county clerk in 2015, but says she intends to retain her seat as Rowan County Clerk in next year’s elections. * *The task might have just got much tougher, however, after one of the men she denied a license to, David Ermold, considers standing against her in the race.* *After she was sent to jail for six days f... more »
Meuller witch-hunt is closing in on Michael Flynn and his ties to Turkey’s Erdogan (Video)
Robert Mueller is now probing Michael Flynn's contact with Turkish officials. More The post Meuller witch-hunt is closing in on Michael Flynn and his ties to Turkey’s Erdogan (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Vladimir Putin praises China and promises retaliation against US media in post-APEC press conference
The Russian President stated that the lack of a full meeting with Donald Trump was symptomatic of the low state of US-Russia relations. More The post Vladimir Putin praises China and promises retaliation against US media in post-APEC press conference appeared first on The Duran.
DEEP STATE WINNING: Statements from Trump and Putin prove DC swamp is winning
The last year of fake news propaganda about Russia is proving an effective tool in sowing division between the DC and Moscow. More The post DEEP STATE WINNING: Statements from Trump and Putin prove DC swamp is winning appeared first on The Duran.
11.11: remembrance day readers' advisory
I've posted 11 anti-war songs, and I've done Labour Day readers' advisory, but I don't think I've ever done anti-war readers' advisory. Here are 11 great books with an anti-war themes. 1. The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins 2. Slaughterhouse-Five, Kurt Vonnegut 3. War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, Chris Hedges (nonfiction) 4. Regeneration, Pat Barker 5. Johnny Got His Gun, Dalton Trumbo 6. Hiroshima, John Hersey (nonfiction) 7. Mother Courage and Her Children, Bertolt Brecht (drama) 8. A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway 9. Catch-22, Joseph Heller 10. The Deserter's Tale, Jos... more »
Climate Policies Now Account For 35% Of Electricity Bills
By Paul Homewood h/t Mark Rogers Mark came across this chart on the website of LSI Energy, a company involved in energy procurement and management: http://lsienergynews.com/1B3D-59WGC-03OIW3HL9E/cr.aspx It tells us that environmental costs (RO, FIT, CfD, CM and CCL) now account for 35% of electricity prices. According to BEIS figures, domestic users consume […]
You Don’t Have The Right to be Wrong
Freedom of belief is seen as an important value in our society—it is interpreted as the right not to be coerced into believing something. This is correct. But many people believe that freedom of belief grants them a right to hold a false belief, and that they have the right to be wrong. They think that the freedom of thought necessitates the freedom to make mistakes. In his article, “Is There a Right to be Wrong?” David Oderberg shows that there is nothing called the right to be wrong and no one has the freedom to make mistakes. He writes: “Morality itself demands that we seek and b... more »
Best of Dan Olmsted: A Little Milton with Your Post-Election Coffee
Dan wrote this post last year on November 12. We run "best of" from him from time to time. I tend to choose the posts by how my heart feels - or how sad my heart feels. Out of the...
People with chronic fatigue syndrome are exhausted at a cellular level, study shows.
People with chronic fatigue syndrome are exhausted at a cellular level, study shows – ScienceAlert http://www.sciencealert.com/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-low-energy-production-in-cells-metabolic-disease Advertisements
Why Syphilis Rates Are Rising in the U.S.
Why Syphilis Rates Are Rising in the U.S. – The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/12/the-return-of-syphilis/418170/?utm_source=atlfb
Party vs Party
*My friend's recumbent is a big hit* Failure to reform, in different ways, was the theme for the two major parties this week. The KMT remains a Leninist party run by and for mainlander elites, despite the need for it to reform. The Taipei Times quoted former KMT legislator Sun Ta-chien criticizing the party for bypassing the primary process to nominate a budding party princeling, Chiang Wan-an, for the KMT mayoral candidacy in Taipei..... “If the KMT gives Chiang this comfort zone, as mentioned in the report, by granting him the candidacy without a primary, it would only destroy C... more »
Armistice Day Storm: November 11, 1940
Note that 50 degrees F is 10 degrees C and 32 F is 0 C. “Armistice Day Storm: November 11, … Continue reading →
This Week: Nuclear and Climate News
Originally posted on nuclear-news: Sometimes the news in one country is pivotal to the fortunes of the global nuclear industry.…
Putin and Trump release joint statement on Syria but avoid the cameras at APEC
The statement says more about how little the US deep state wanted Trump to speak with Putin than anything else. The content of the statement offers no new information. More The post Putin and Trump release joint statement on Syria but avoid the cameras at APEC appeared first on The Duran.
Erdogan slams Saudi “reformer” Muhammad bin Salman – “There is no moderate Islam”
The Turkish President's criticism of Saudi Arabia ultimately has more to do with geo-political alliances than with theological debates. More The post Erdogan slams Saudi “reformer” Muhammad bin Salman – “There is no moderate Islam” appeared first on The Duran.
Congressman Warns Of Plan “To Carry Out A Coup D’etat” Against Trump And The American Voters
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Nov 10, 2017 House Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) called on Special Counsel Robert Mueller to resign because there is an apparent conflict of interest involving Mueller and an alleged campaign to undermine Trump. end
Germany Clumsily Admits To Supporting Regime Change In Poland
The scandalous remark from Germany’s top military official immediately led to a strong rebuke from all levels of the Polish government.
Clean Energy for EU Islands
Link: http://youtu.be/h0ycAyFOCeQ “There are more than 2200 inhabited islands in the EU. Despite having access to renewable sources of energy, … Continue reading →
European Union Energy Day 16th November: Clean Energy Solutions for Decarbonisation, Economic Growth and Jobs
“European Union Energy Day. Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs The next EU Energy Day will take … Continue reading →
Stranger Things - Season 1 - Netflix
It's been years since I've touched on the MILABS information. Military laboratories used to experiment on humans for mind control, psychic and genetic reasons. A lot of the info is tainted... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Geographical Conundrums
Gunnar Heinsohn’s latest work, Discussion Issues, in Polish and English, in which he summarises the 700 year historical hiatus, roughly from 3rd century CE to 10th C CE, during which the Roman Empire collapsed, quoted the greek geographer Strabo: “fleet … Continue reading →
China Bans Facebook At Home But Uses It To Spread Its Message Around The World
Xinhua has more than 31 million followers on Facebook. *New York Times*: *China Spreads Propaganda to U.S. on Facebook, a Platform It Bans at Home* *HONG KONG — China does not allow its people to gain access to Facebook, a powerful tool for disseminating information and influencing opinion.* As if to demonstrate the platform’s effectiveness, outside its borders China uses it to spread state-produced propaganda around the world, including the United States. So much do China’s government and companies value Facebook that the country is Facebook’s biggest advertising market in Asia, ... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*-by Noah* We've had other presidents with mental health issues. Some, like Nixon, were more than a little paranoid. Some say Reagan suffered from dementia, but, really, was it he who suffered? LBJ seems to have been barely able to keep his ego in check, and Bill Clinton's OCD need to be loved extended way too far. But Señor Trumpanzee? Well, Americans have always looked at the headcases that have run other countries from time to time and wondered what would happen if a completely, utterly insane person, a person completely untethered to reality, made it to the oval office. What ... more »
An attack on BTC may be underway
A dangerous November 16th "SegWit2x" Bitcoin hard fork has been suspended indefinitely according to an e-mail by the organizers who were unhappy that they couldn't persuade the true Bitcoin cultists – which is basically impossible. However, the widely perceived probability that the fork will take place anyway hasn't dropped to zero at all. The BT2 futures jumped above $300, more than by 50%, in the recent day, while the SegWit2x futures remain above $400. These two probably differ by their behavior if the fork doesn't occur at all. On top of that, a website bitcoin2x.org – which m... more »
This Is Why The Republicans Will Lose Their Majority In The U.S Senate Next Year
*The Hill: **McConnell 'misspoke' on claim that no one in middle class would get tax increase* Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is walking back his claim that no middle class Americans will see a tax increase under the Senate GOP plan. "I misspoke on that. You can't guarantee that absolutely no one sees a tax increase," McConnell told The New York Times on Friday. McConnell added that "what we are doing is targeting levels of income and looking at the average in those levels and the average will be tax relief for the average taxpayer in each of those segments." Dem... more »
A new theory based on quantum entanglement says your mind exists in another dimension.
A new theory based on quantum entanglement says your mind exists in another dimension – Ideapod https://ideapod.com/new-theory-consciousness-mind-isnt-confined-brain-even-body/?utm_content=buffer861a7&utm_medium=share&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=msa Advertisements
If we can beat Ebola, why not sleeping sickness too?
If we can beat Ebola, why not sleeping sickness too? | Mosaic https://mosaicscience.com/story/beating-ebola-sleeping-sickness-guinea-tropical-medicine
Human Mini-Brains Growing Inside Rat Bodies Are Integrating.
Human Mini-Brains Growing Inside Rat Bodies Are Integrating | Inverse https://www.inverse.com/article/38240-mini-brains-organoids-rats?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=dose&utm_campaign=swap
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/mobileart.asp?articlekey=151578
Gail Borden’s breakthrough, life-saving invention of condensed milk was inspired by watching Shakers boil fruit
Gail Borden’s breakthrough, life-saving invention of condensed milk was inspired by watching Shakers boil fruit https://m.thevintagenews.com/2017/11/03/gail-bordens-breakthrough-life-saving-invention-of-condensed-milk-was-inspired-by-watching-shakers-boil-fruit/
Why You Smell a Certain Way After Sex, According to a Doctor.
Why You Smell a Certain Way After Sex, According to a Doctor – Health http://www.health.com/sexual-health/foul-odor-after-sex?utm_campaign=health&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_facebook_health
When Aamir Khan went from 68 to whopping 95 kilos for ‘Dangal’: Health risks of rapid weight loss or gain
When Aamir Khan went from 68 to whopping 95 kilos for ‘Dangal’: Health risks of rapid weight loss or gain http://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/when-aamir-khan-went-from-68-to-whopping-95-kilos-for-dangal-health-risks-of-rapid-weight-loss-or-gain/123209
Xenon anesthesia: Safe and feasible.
Xenon anesthesia: Safe and feasible – anesthesiology-intensive-care-blog – medperts https://www.medperts.com/region/international/anesthesiology-intensive-care-blog/-/blogs/xenon-anesthesia-safe-and-feasible?&pk_campaign=facebook&pk_kwd=Beitrag_Xenon+anesthesia%3A+Safe+and+feasible
Expert: “We Are Spiraling Towards A Dystopian Future Where a Few Tech Companies Control Our Lives”
Expert: “We Are Spiraling Towards A Dystopian Future Where a Few Tech Companies Control Our Lives” https://futurism.com/expert-we-are-spiraling-towards-a-dystopian-future-where-a-few-tech-companies-control-our-lives/amp/
Industrial farming is one of the worst crimes in history.
Industrial farming is one of the worst crimes in history | Books | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/sep/25/industrial-farming-one-worst-crimes-history-ethical-question
Russian Air Force hammers jihadist positions in Idlib ahead of planned Syrian Army offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:05 A.M.) – Russian jets flying out the Hmaymim Military Airport in Jableh, Latkia carried out several airstrikes over the Idlib countryside last night, targeting the defenses of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham along the Idlib-Hama axis. According to a report from the Syrian military, the Russian Air Force carried out more than 20 airstrikes […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Tweets For Today
11 November - Veterans Day - Remembrance Day - Armistice Day - Poppy Day - The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month of 1918 – SWJ wishes all veterans and their families fair winds and following seas. pic.twitter.com/ApsiLEkqPS — Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) November 11, 2017 #Taliban displays war bounty after entering Fanduqistan Valley in Parwan; Afghan military HUMVEE seized, but few small arms. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/RUYTgv1xN4 — Long War Journal (@LongWarJournal) November 10, 2017 China faces historic corruption battle, ruling party's new graft buster says ht... more »
U.S. Homeland Security Issues A Warning On Weaponized Drones
*ABC News*:* Homeland Security bulletin warns of weaponized drones and threat to aviation * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated terror bulletin on Thursday highlighting the threat of weaponized drones, chemical attacks and the continued targeting of commercial aircraft. "We continue to face one of the most challenging threat environments since 9/11, as foreign terrorist organizations exploit the internet to inspire, enable or direct individuals already here in the homeland to commit terrorist acts," reads the bulletin. The National Terrorism Advisory Syste... more »
Sumerians Didn’t Invent the Wheel…Maybe
My search for Climate Science truth just took a very interesting turn. While reading about the “Wet Sahara” I discovered this cave painting in Lybia. It is claimed to be 12,000 years old (10,000 BC) and clearly shows a wheeled vehicle. The Sumerians are believed to have been the inventors of the wheel around 3,500 BC. … Continue reading "Sumerians Didn’t Invent the Wheel…Maybe"
Picture Of The Day
Thomas Peter/Reuters *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *From overfeeding koi fish to visiting the Forbidden City — here are the best photos so far from Trump's 12-day trip to Asia* (Business Insider).
19 REASONS THIS “SURVIVAL” STORY SMELLS FISHY
[This entire post was imported from here, so that I could cut out the swearing for a friend. Plus it’s a great post. Everything that follows this paragraph is not mine, but is from that author. I knew they were fakes already. When I read these ladies claims about a school of tiger sharks attacking…
Training For Nuclear War
E-6B Mercury nuclear command and control aircraft. *Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., Breaking Defense*: *When The Football Comes Out, Who Watches The President? * WASHINGTON: The men and women of US Strategic Command watched a clock count down. When it did, they knew their base would be “a smoking hole in the ground.” It was a simulation, sure, but “it’s deadly serious,” said Army Brig. Gen. Gregory Bowen. As STRATCOM’s deputy director of global operations, he commanded the 10-day Global Thunder 2018 exercise when STRATCOM chief Gen. John Hyten had to sleep. At the end of the final exchan...more »
The Trump Wing Has Found Its Scapegoat-- And It's A Turtle
Fox was the only news channel not reporting on the tremendous losses the Republicans suffered on Tuesday-- not just in Virginia and New Jersey but, down ballot, in every state that held an election. No mention of Trump cronies like that crazy mayor in in Brook Park Ohio and Rob Astorino, one of Trump's closest friend in politics, who Bannon and Mercer just spent a million dollars trying to save-- and failed miserably. In his latest interview with Hannity, Bannon went so far as to imply that Tuesday was a day of GOP victories. He quickly turned his frustration and ire against the ... more »
Three Ways To Know If You Are Addicted To Struggling
There are many forms of addiction: drugs, shopping, food, and sex are among the most common. But there is one addiction that we hardly ever talk about: the addiction to struggle. In her beautiful tiny book on daily meditations for people of color, "Acts of Faith," Iyanla Van Zant reminds us that for some reason, we believe that struggle is noble that somehow it brings special rewards. And that God or the force you may call God, is pleased when we struggle. Struggling is one of the things that women and people of color know how to do-- and we do it well. Is it time to stop? Listen ... more »
Can Two Nuclear Powers Fight a Conventional War?
B-2 Bomber. YouTube *Marcus Weisgerber, Defense One*: *Can Two Nuclear Powers Fight a Conventional War?* The Pentagon just wargamed that scenario as part of its effort to determine what it needs for 21st-century deterrence. As the U.S. military reviews the makeup of its nuclear arsenal, among the questions being asked is: Can two nuclear powers fight a conventional war without going nuclear? Just last week, this scenario was among the mock battles when U.S. Strategic Command ran its annual Global Thunder nuclear wargame, Army Brig. Gen. Greg Bowen, the command’s deputy director o... more »
Report: U.S. Soldier In Niger Ambush Was Bound And Apparently Executed
An honor guard carries the coffin of U.S. Army Sergeant La David Johnson. October 21, 2017. REUTERS/Joe Skipper *Washington Post:* *U.S. soldier in Niger ambush was bound and apparently executed, villagers say* NIAMEY, Niger — The body of Sgt. La David Johnson, one of four U.S. soldiers killed in an ambush by Islamist militants in Niger last month, was found with his arms tied and a gaping wound at the back of his head, according to two villagers, suggesting that he may have been captured and then executed. Adamou Boubacar, a 23-year-old farmer and trader, said some children ten... more »
Imminent War Between Israel And Hezbollah In Lebanon
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Nov 10, 2017 Dr. Steve Pieczenik joins Alex Jones live via Skype to reassert the bold prediction made on his website that there is an imminent battle brewing between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. end
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