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How Big Is The DMZ?
*WNU Editor:* An interesting look at the DMZ .... *This thin ribbon of land separates North and South Korea. Why should we care?* (Armand Emamdjomeh, Laris Karklis and Tim Meko, Washington Post)
Tweets For Today
U.S. could live alongside nuclear N.Korea, but goal is denuclearization: Hyten https://t.co/CzqndDfFWL pic.twitter.com/9kRjh9GWiC — Chad O'Carroll (@chadocl) November 18, 2017 Haitian opposition activists take to the streets of Port-au-Prince to protest army's remobilization and government corruption https://t.co/I5XGjomNQD pic.twitter.com/olpIvOIvUT — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 19, 2017 Recent images of #ARASanJuan during the #Argentina naval exercise she was returning from when contact was lost https://t.co/ehsFdsAxwo pic.twitter.com/W0xGdpjATH — Joseph Dempsey (@JosephHDe... more »
The U.S. Military And Its History With Whiskey
MacDill Air Force Base's plaque reflects the purchase of 7 barrels of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel whiskey. Flickr/CC *KCET:* *The Military and Whiskey’s 250-Year Old Relationship* Whiskey, as any enlistee will tell you, is popular among America’s fighting forces. Military installations’ drinks shops (“Class 6” stores) are stocked with a galaxy of intoxicating drinks — beer, spirits, wines — but whiskey is especially popular. And it isn’t just any whiskey — it’s the American-made bourbons, ryes and Tennessee whiskeys that really move off the shelves. Certainly, the popularity of wh... more »
Israel fires ‘warning shot’ towards Syrian Army troops in the Golan Heights
An Israel tank fired a warning shot towards the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Golan Heights region of the Al-Quneitra Governorate, the IDF claimed on Saturday. Damascus is yet to comment on the situation. The two countries have been in a state of war for decades with a peace treaty never signed. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
"There Is Nothing I Can tell You..."
"There is nothing I can tell you that you do not already know. There is no question that you can ask me that you yourself cannot answer. You have just forgotten." ~ David Littlewood
Picture Of The Day
Miss Iraq Sarah Idan and Miss Israel Adar Gandelsman (no relation...) met at the Miss Universe beauty pageant and became friends. Miss Iraq posted this photo on her Instagram. What a great message of hope for the region. Good luck to both Sarah and Hadar. pic.twitter.com/GV9L9JW7Rg — Ofir Gendelman (@ofirgendelman) November 14, 2017 *WNU Editor:* Not surprising, many are not happy with this Tweet .... *Beauty Queen Selfie Gets Middle East Warhawks’ Panties in a Twist *(Sputnik.)
"The Purpose Of Life..."
“I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be "happy." I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter and to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” - Leo C. Rosten
In 1987 A U.S. Navy Admiral Almost Started A War With Iran
In the Persian Gulf, a port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being hit by two Iraqi Exocet missiles within 30 seconds. 37 sailors are killed. Wikipedia *Edward Chang, Scout Warrior/War is Boring:* *In 1987, a Rogue U.S. Navy Admiral Schemed for War With Iran* By 1987, the Iran-Iraq War had turned the Persian Gulf into a shooting gallery. As part of a total war strategy, both Baghdad and Tehran targeted merchant shipping to impede the other side’s war effort. During eight years of brutal fighting, hundreds of commercial vessels, man... more »
Frank Schaeffer's Roadtrip To Orange County, Part I: Laura Oatman
As you may know-- I hope so-- Frank Schaeffer is driving around the country making a film. He's interviewing progressive Democrats who can beat Republicans next year. Meanwhile he's been posting videos each time he gets to a district. He started with Randy Bryce in Wisconsin and then went to Forsyth County, North Carolina to see Jenny Marshall. Last week he was here in Southern California speaking with and filming Sam Jammal (CA-39), Kia Hamadanchy (CA-45), Doug Applegate (CA-49) and Laura Oatman, Dana Rohrabacher's progressive opponent in coastal Orange County (CA-48). I think h... more »
"Nine Meals from Anarchy"
*"Nine Meals from Anarchy"* by Jeff Thomas In 1906, Alfred Henry Lewis stated, “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Since then, his observation has been echoed by people as disparate as Robert Heinlein and Leon Trotsky. The key here is that, unlike all other commodities, food is the one essential that cannot be postponed. If there were a shortage of, say, shoes, we could make do for months or even years. A shortage of gasoline would be worse, but we could survive it, through mass transport or even walking, if necessary. But food is different. If there were an in... more »
"Surviving a Societal Breakdown"
*"Surviving a Societal Breakdown"* By Bill Bonner “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” - Alfred Henry Lewis “After the March, 2011 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, there was "…little electricity or gasoline…” reported an eyewitness from The Washington Post, visiting Sendai, Japan. “Nearly all restaurants and shops are closed…roads blocked…supplies depleted…the devastation is catastrophic.” “Fuel almost non-existent…survivors will spend a fourth night in near freezing temperatures without food or water…” We were elaborating on the benefits of having a famil... more »
China Unveils An Ambitions Space Program
China Stringer Network / Reuters *Wired: **Everything you need to know about China's ambitious space plans* By 2030, China wants to be a major space power. To achieve that, it's got some out-of-this-world ideas From building its own space station, to capturing an asteroid and putting it in orbit around the Moon, China’s space programme is often depicted as ludicrous and unfeasible. But it would be foolish to overlook its potential. China is quickly becoming one of the most ambitious and pioneering nations when it comes to exploring space. "Our overall goal is that, by around 2030,... more »
“The Joy Of Opting Out”
*“The Joy Of Opting Out”* by David Cain “Sometimes, improving one small, seemingly obscure skill can make you better at dozens of things at once. One time at a backyard get-together, I was chain-eating potato chips, when a well-meaning friend made a useful observation. At a natural break in our conversation, he said, “You’re a sucker for bowls of chips aren’t you?” He meant no offense by this, and I took none - we are both observers of human behavior. I knew I liked chips, but I hadn’t realized quite how unhinged my chip-eating is compared to the people around me. Most people will ... more »
Curse of Oak Island - Episode One, Season Five
Like many of you, I have been sucked into another season of *The Curse of Oak Island*, and I did, of course, watch the season opener. And, of course, was Yes, it's the same picture that I have used in the past.disappointed in the way that we are teased about important discoveries that somehow never seem to be quite as important as the commercials and teasers suggest. Yes, I thought that the “pirate’s chest” that had been mentioned would be something found on the island. There seemed to be a hint that this was going to prove that there was money in the Money Pit. But, no. What we le... more »
Does the United States have a future? A new book by Gilbert Doctorow (book review)
Review of a collection of essays on Russian-American relations 2015 - 2017 by one of the US's top Russia experts More The post Does the United States have a future? A new book by Gilbert Doctorow (book review) appeared first on The Duran.
Saudi Arabia's Purges And Arrests Have Been Expanded To The Military
*CNBC:* *Saudis expand crackdown with arrest of military officials and businessmen, WSJ reports* * Saudi authorities have reportedly detained about two dozen military officials and several businessmen, widening a corruption investigation. * Commanders in Saudi Arabia's armed forces are among those authorities have swept up in recent days, The Wall Street Journal reports. * Earlier arrests contributed to a rally in energy markets that pushed oil prices to their highest level in more than two years. Saudi authorities have reportedly detained about two dozen military officials and se... more »
Is America Prepared to Battle China in an Asymmetric War?
*Larry M. Wortzel* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, July 30, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer] China’s focus on irregular war represents a challenge to U.S. military doctrine, and necessitates new thinking about inherent vulnerabilities in the current American way of war. For China, asymmetric warfare represents a tactic with ancient roots that has been successfully appli... more »
How to Avoid an ISIS 2.0 in Iraq
*Michael O'Hanlon, Sara Allawi* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Iraqi helicopter flies over a soldier in Husaybah, in Anbar province July 22, 2015. Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribal fighters launched an offensive on Tuesday to dislodge Islamic State militants and secure a supply route in Anbar province, police and tribal sources said. REUTERS/Stringer] Washington and Baghdad have a golden opportunity, but it is slipping away. With Mosul and other key cities now liberated from the horrible scourge of ISIS, Iraq stands at a crucial crossroads. Iraqis and Americans have squ... more »
Russia's Supersonic Bombers: Now Locked and Loaded with New Supersonic Missiles
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Tu-22M3 is getting a big upgrade. Well, maybe. Russia is planning to upgrade its fleet of Tupolev Tu-22M3 Backfire intermediate range bombers with new engines and avionics. The first of 30 modernized supersonic bombers will make its first flight next year if all goes as planned. "The first heavily upgraded Tu-22M3 will take to the skies in 2018,” Tupolev chief executive officer Alexander Konyukhov told the Moscow-based TASS news agency on November 17. “Also in that year, the modernization of operational aircraft will begin in compliance with the... more »
Russia Nixes Billionaire Plan to Turn the Tu-160 Bomber into the Ultimate Passenger Jet
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Nope. Not fake news. Rich businessmen around the world want Russia to turn its Tupolev-160 strategic bomber into a private jet. And Russia is saying *nyet*. A senior Tupolev executive claims that the aircraft manufacturer has turned down many requests to civilianize its Tu-160 (NATO codename Blackjack), a long-range strategic bomber that resembles America's B-1 Lancer, and its TU-22M3 Backfire bomber. "Big business tycoons in different countries (an Arab sheikh, a millionaire in Australia and a wealthy Greek among them) keep asking us to make ... more »
How the Russian Army Learned to Wage War (and Kill Its Enemies)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* History teaches valuable lessons to Moscow's military planners. The lessons learned section of a U.S. Army analysis of urban warfare is mostly a no-brainer: urban combat is long, costly, burns out troops and resources, combined arms warfare is essential, and so on. Lessons that many armies, competent or not, have realized after scores of city fights going back to Stalingrad and Hue. But what particularly interesting about this study by the U.S. Army’s Asymmetric Warfare Group is how Russia learned to fight in cities. The study, titled “Modern U... more »
How North Korea's Rockets (Not Missiles) Could Be a Game Changer in a War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* What would happen in a Second Korean War? North Korea’s whirlwind of strategic ballistic missile testing has captured the world’s attention. The reclusive, impoverished country has developed missiles that many analysts believe can reach as far as the United States. While alarming, Pyongyang has also made considerable progress on the tactical rocket front, developing precision-guided rockets that can strike targets miles a hundred or more miles south of the demilitarized zone. The Korean People’s Army (KPA) made a considerable investment in field ... more »
The Islamic State Might Be Dying (but It Has Some of America's Best Weapons)
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, Middle East* ISIS is challenging the notion that American forces own the night. In 1991, the overwhelming success of night vision-equipped U.S. troops in the Gulf War inspired a brand new axiom of the modern American military: We own the night. But new ISIS propaganda video, released following the expulsion of the terror group from their last de facto stronghold in Raqqa, has a clear message for Western forces: Not anymore. The six-minute video, “Snipers of the South – Wilāyat al-Janūb” published to social media on Nov. 10 shows an ISIS... more »
Virginia goes Don Quixote
CFACT Senior Policy Advisor Paul Driessen, a Virginia resident, laments the direction that newly elected Governor Ralph Northam is taking the people of the state -- into restrictions on carbon dioxide that include cap-and-trade emissions buying and selling -- and other foolish schemes that will harm the poor and lower middle classes the most and do little or nothing to change the Earth's climate.
There Are Now 500 U.S. Troops In Somalia
This morning I wondered where US airstrikes were falling in Somalia this year. So I took a look — https://t.co/vPSpjVD0nS — with the help of data from @USAfricaCommand, @criticalthreats, and @MicahZenko to find a sharp escalation since August, particularly in the Bay Region: pic.twitter.com/miyHRroVXc — Ben Watson (@natsecwatson) November 15, 2017 *Task & Purpose/Stars and Stripes: **The DoD Is Quietly Turning Up The Heat On Al-Shabab In Somalia * There are now 500 U.S. troops in Somalia, where the military has carried out daily airstrikes in the past week, but the Department of... more »
There Are No Good Republicans-- But There Are Bad Democrats As Well As Good Democrats
Alas, there are virtually no good Republicans any longer, even if, occasionally, a Republican-- a McCain or a Walter Jones or a Justin Amash-- does something good. Electorally, it virtually never happens that a Democrat, no matter how awful is worse than a Republican. When I was growing up in New York, Republican John Lindsey was better than Democrat Abe Beame. More recently (2012) Michigan Democrats ran a vicious homophobic conservative turd, Steve Pestka, against Justin Amash. Incredibly, overall, Amash was the better candidate. What *kind* of Democrat matters. There are good on... more »
A3 Newsletter: The March of Freedom Continues
(*PHOTO:* *Albert Woodfox at a meeting of VOTE-Shreveport on October 21. Albert is standing in the back row, sixth person from the right. Click on the photo for a larger image*). *A3 Newsletter, Nov. 18, 2017: On The Road Again * As another year draws to a close, Albert and King are busier than ever traveling the country and the world, sharing their stories and providing inspiration and hope that good things can happen in this horribly broken criminal justice system. Next week they'll be heading to Belgium and Germany to work with their friends at Amnesty on launching another Wr... more »
The Backlash Against the Bullies
Robert Reich - 5 hours ago
Why are so many women now speaking out about the sexual abuses they’ve experienced for years? Is... more »
Manhattan Town Hall event with Michael Billington
Video of 3ZUc-cWsjaE EIR Asia desk's Michael Billington presents the vital historic-strategic backdrop to the world historic alliance that now exists between the United States, China and Russia in the wake of President Trump's trip to Asia.
Hillary Clinton "goes there."
Courtesy of Mother Jones: *A year after her defeat by Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton says “there are lots of questions about its legitimacy” due to Russian interference and widespread voter suppression efforts. * *In an interview with Mother Jones in downtown Manhattan, Clinton said Russian meddling in the election “was one of the major contributors to the outcome.” The Russians used “weaponized false information,” she said, in “a very successful disinformation campaign” that “wasn’t just influencing voters—it was determining the outcome.” * *Rep... more »
White House Threatens To Close The Palestinian Office In Washington If The Palestinians Don't Get Serious About Peace Talks With Israel
The building housing the General Delegation of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in Washington. © Nicholas Kamm / AFP *CNN:* *US threatens to close Palestinian office in Washington* The Trump administration put the Palestine Liberation Organization on notice Friday that it will close the group's office in Washington if the Palestinians don't get serious about peace talks with Israel, State Department officials said. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has determined the Palestinians have violated a rarely invoked provision in US law that calls for the closure of the Palest... more »
Arctic Ice Movember Update
Originally posted on Science Matters: Click on image to enlarge Arctic Ice Extents have roughly doubled since the Sept. minimum and are now up to 10M km2. The last 1/3 of maximum will take until March, principally because several basins are frozen over and cannot add coverage. To date, Beaufort and CAA (Canadian Archipelago) are…
"Tripping the Switch Fantastic"
*"Tripping the Switch Fantastic"* By Julian Wash "Dear Humans, Today I would like to return to your awareness an aspect of the Human condition that can toggle between the worlds of internal and external experience. This “switch” enables us to compare and contrast what we hold to be true against the perceptions and opinions of others. This handy switch is essential. It promotes growth and awareness by opening doors to new ideas and possibilities while keeping us tethered to that familiar landing space we call self. It also serves as a protection device that can “switch off” stimuli... more »
"Tell Yourself..."
“Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone won’t either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You are here to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself you tasted as many as you could.” - Louise Erdrich
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Where The Stars And Moon Play”
“Pamela and Randy Copus are the duo known as 2002. Randy Copus plays piano, electric cello, guitar, bass and keyboards. Pamela Copus plays flutes, harp, keyboards and a wind instrument called a WX5. Both musicians also provide all of the vocals on their albums, recording their voices many, many times and layering them to create a "virtual choir" with a celestial, angelic quality.” 2002, “Where The Stars And Moon Play” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMqLFemZOOg&feature=related
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Giant elliptical galaxy M60 and spiral galaxy NGC 4647 do look like an odd couple in this sharp cosmic portrait from the Hubble Space Telescope. But they are found in a region of space where galaxies tend to gather, on the eastern side of the nearby Virgo Galaxy Cluster. * Click image for larger size.* About 54 million light-years distant, bright M60's simpler egg-like shape is created by its randomly swarming older stars, while NGC 4647's young blue stars, gas and dust are organized into winding arms rotating in a flattened disk. Spiral NGC 4647 is estimated to be more distant than... more »
Turkish President Erdogan Rejects NATO's Apology Over 'Enemy Poster'
Turkey’s President Erdogan rejects NATO apology for placing his name on an "enemy poster" at a drill in Norway — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) November 18, 2017 *Reuters:* *Turkey's Erdogan rebuffs NATO apology over 'enemy poster'* ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday batted back an apology from the NATO military alliance after his name appeared on an “enemy poster” at a drill, saying such disrespectful behavior could not be so easily forgiven. “You have seen the disrespectful behavior at the NATO drill yesterday. There are some mistakes that are done... more »
Meet Egypt’s Ansar Al-Islam, the not so new Al-Qaeda group
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. Sun Tzu, The Art of War A little-known militant group claimed responsibility early Friday on 3 November of the *19th Octobe*r’s Al-Wahat Shootout that took place between Egyptian police forces and a group of unidentified militants in Egypt’s Western desert where 16 police personnel were killed from Five weeks ago. The group is called “Ansar Al-Islam” and it released online a statement on Social Media Network "Telegram", at one of its channels linked to Al-Qaeda “The Sharia Guards” claiming... more »
Poppy Output Hits Record High as US Troop Surge in Afghanistan Completed
By Rachel Blevins The opioid crisis has killed thousands in the United States, and as more than 100 Americans die every day, opium poppy cultivation... more »
Gene Editing vs. Alternative Technology
By Brian Berletic Ed Yong in his article, “New Zealand’s War on Rats Could Change the World,” helped frame an ongoing debate over using genetically... more »
Navy Pilots Drew A Penis In The Sky; Parents Worried About Imagery More Than What Kids Are Breathing
By Aaron Kesel Residents in Okanogan County, Washington are outraged after pilots flying United States Navy aircraft created a graphic drawing of a giant penis... more »
The Phallus In The Sky, Courtesy Of A U.S. Navy Growler Pilot
By Catherine J. Frompovich The below “sky writing art” appeared above Okanogan County, Washington, the morning of Thursday, November 16, 2017 and it has most... more »
Shocking CDC Tests Reveal 3,800 US Water Supplies Up To 400% MORE Contaminated Than Flint
By John Vibes For years there has been an ongoing debate about the levels of lead that have been found in the drinking water in... more »
Why Is This Raw Milk Farmer In Jail?
By Heather Callaghan I stand with Michael Schmidt. I love him, a mass food freedom community loves him and I’m pretty sure our hundreds of... more »
Pentagon Staying In Syria, As Expected, Even Though ISIS Defeated.
*As if "defeating" ISIS was ever the purpose for the US being in Syria??* *The intent of the US to occupy Syria has been mentioned repeatedly here:* *Flashback: July 19/2017- **US Increases Military Posts in Kurd Annexed Syria: Vindicated Again* *Flashback:June 29/2017- **US eyes arms for Kurdish YPG fighters in Syria even after Raqqa’s fall* *Annexation/Occupation Forces for Syria* *Destabilization for Turkey * * "US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday left open the possibility of longer-term assistance to the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) in Syria, saying the US m... more »
Bookmakers Are Placing Bets On How North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Will Be Removed From Office
Reuters *Newsweek:* *Will Kim Jong Un Be Assassinated? A Bookmaker Is Taking Bets on How the North Korean Leader Will be Removed From Power* An Irish bookmaker is offering odds on how North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be removed from office. At 1-10, the favorite according to Irish bookmakers Paddy Power is Kim’s life coming to an end, with other options including Kim being overthrown in a coup at 8-1 and resigning at 5-1. Bookies don’t believe 33-year-old Kim is likely to be removed from power soon though, with the odds of him remaining in power until 2031 standing at 4-7. T... more »
Top US Nuclear Commander: If President Trump Ordered A Nuclear Attack That He Disagreed With He Would Refuse
*CBS: **Top general says he would resist "illegal" nuke order from Trump* The top U.S. nuclear commander said Saturday he would push back against President Trump if he ordered a nuclear launch the general believed to be "illegal," saying he would hope to find another solution. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), told an audience at the Halifax International Security Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Saturday that he has given a lot of thought to what he would say if a president ordered a strike he considered unlawful. "I think some peopl... more »
Sarah Huckabee Sanders literally suggests that the Al Franken accusation should be taken more seriously because he confessed to wrongdoing, while Donald Trump did not.
Courtesy of Think Progress: *During Friday’s White House Press Briefing, Sarah Huckabee Sanders fielded questions about President Trump’s Thursday night tweets calling for an investigation of Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) in response to accusations of sexual assault. Sanders rejected any suggestion that Trump should likewise be investigated for any of the accusations made against him. * *“This was covered extensively during the campaign,” she said. “We addressed it then. The American people spoke very loud and clear when they elected this president.” * *When asked to clarify how Trump a... more »
Paulo Coelho, “Change and Renewal”
*“Change and Renewal”* by Paulo Coelho “When winter arrives, the trees must sigh in sadness as they see their leaves falling. They say: ‘We will never be like we were before.’ Of course. Or still, what is the meaning of renewing oneself? The next leaves will have their own nature, they pertain to a new summer that approaches and which will never be like the one that passed. Living means changing– and the seasons repeat these lessons to us every year. Changing means going through a period of depression: we still don’t know the new and we have to forget everything we used to know. Bu... more »
The Poet: David Wagoner, "Getting There"
* "Getting There"* "You take a final step and, look, suddenly You're there. You've arrived At the one place all your drudgery was aimed for: This common ground Where you stretch out, pressing your cheek to sandstone. What did you want to be? You'll remember soon. You feel like tinder under a burning glass, A luminous point of change. The sky is pulsing against the cracked horizon, Holding it firm till the arrival of stars In time with your heartbeats. Like wind etching rock, you've made a lasting impression On the self you were, By having come all this way through all this welter Unde... more »
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48 badly dehydrated and starving puppies rescued from the local dump
Animal Rescue said many of the puppies were emaciated and badly dehydrated, “struggling to survive by scavenging for food and shelter at the local dump. ”We got a call from a lady way up north, about a 10-hour drive, from High Level,” AARCS executive director Deanna Thompson told Global News on Friday. “She works in the community up there and just said that a large number of unspayed female dogs that had littered recently were in need of homes. “So we sent a crew up there and were pretty flabbergasted to find as many animals as we did. We were able to bring in 48.” The rescue was... more »
Tax Deductions For Earthquakes Are Erased From The Tax Code-- But Not Tax Deductions For Hurricanes (Or Private Jets)
I don't have a private jet; never did. But... I sort of did. I was the president of a division of TimeWarner and the company had private jets. All I had to do was call and say I need a jet and I could fly anywhere I wanted. You knowhow many time I did that? Zero, never once. That's because it's incredibly expensive and a horrifying waste of money that could have been spent on helping break out artists (for example). But a few times I was going to New York or L.A. and someone would invite me along for a ride on *their* jet. Very convenient and comfortable, etc. But I was never temp... more »
Dog 'dies of a broken heart' after being dumped at airport by her owner
A loyal dog is said to have died from a broken heart after she was abandoned at an airport by her owner. The distressed pet - named 'Travelling Cloud' by veterinarians who cared for her - wandered around for a month before finally being rescued by an animal shelter, but by then it was too late. After being dumped at the airport, the dog spent days walking through the terminal apparently looking for her owner, who was believed to have left on a flight. Witnesses say the animal eventually stopped looking and spent its last days at the airport laying in a corner of the terminal. Pas... more »
Leadership 2018 Links
The latest from the Saskatchewan NDP's leadership campaign - though it's noteworthy at the outset how little of the activity in the race is taking place in the public eye. (One key exception there is the policy front, where both candidates have been very active - and which I'll address in future posts.) - I haven't focused much on endorsements so far due to the reality that both Ryan Meili and Trent Wotherspoon figured to have ample support behind them. And I'll note that the start of the campaign has confirmed that expectation - with Meili unveiling endorsements from Cathy Sproule,... more »
Another U.S. Navy Ship Collision In The West Pacific
*ABC News*: *US warship collides with Japanese tug boat, latest mishap for the Navy's 7th Fleet* A U.S. warship collided with a Japanese commercial tug boat in Japan's Sagami Bay on Saturday, marking the fifth time this year that a ship in the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet in the Pacific has been involved in a crash. The Japanese tug boat lost propulsion and drifted into the USS Benfold during a towing exercise. The U.S. guided-missile destroyer sustained minimal damage, and there were no reported injuries on either vessel, according to a press release from the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet. Th... more »
“Polluting” UK coal plants export power to France as cold weather bites
By Paul Homewood From the Guardian: Polluting coal power stations in Britain have been profiting from the woes of the low-carbon French nuclear industry this month, according to analysis of energy generation data for the Guardian. Tricastin, one of France’s biggest nuclear power stations, was closed by the French regulator in September […]
Portrait of Former Xavier President on Display at Smithsonian
A portrait of longtime Xavier University President Dr. Norman Francis is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, in the historic art museum’s latest collection of its annual “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition. The portrait of the 86-year-old educator and lawyer from Lafayette is featured among images of numerous individuals who made “a significant impact” on […]
Iran: Saudi Arabia “birthplace of lethal poison of Takfirism”
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:10 PM) – The Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations has called Saudi Arabia the “birthplace of the dangerous ideology of Takfirism”, which is also adhered to by terrorist organisations like ISIS. Mohammad Hassani-Nejad, UN Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, made this statement to the UN assembly on Friday, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Hillary Clinton Seems Concerned About UraniumGate Investigations
[image: hillary-clinton-seems-concerned-about-uraniumgate-investigations] With reports that a special counsel may investigate her role in UraniumGate, Hillary Clinton accused President Trump of “an abuse of power,” claiming that he is moving toward a “dictatorship” by his “politicization of the Justice Department." She added that she is "not concerned," but she seems to be going pretty far out of her way to confront something she is "not concerned" about.
Arctic Ice Movember Update
Arctic Ice Extents have roughly doubled since the Sept. minimum and are now up to 10M km2. The last 1/3 of maximum will take until March, principally because several basins are frozen over and cannot add coverage. To date, Beaufort and CAA (Canadian Archipelago) are full, as are Laptev and East Siberian on the Russian […]
'Reflections of Dennis Banks,' by Earl Tulley, Dineh
Reflections of Dennis Banks By Earl Tulley, Dineh Censored News On November 2, my daughter and I started our journey to Leech Lake, Minnesota a 3,200-mile (50 hour) round trip. Our journey provided a lot of time to reflect on and definition of a person with many labels and/or stereotypes with the name Nowa Cumig, which means “in the center of the universe.” We traveled with weather
Vaxxed Indiana: Indy nurse tells all
The nurse from Indiana in the video below discusses the regression that happened after she vaccinated her preemie (prematurely born infant) and everything she learned working as a nurse who was taught how to speak about vaccines, from the makers of the vaccines. RELATED STORY: Dr. Andrew Moulden: Learning to identify vaccine damage Take her words
25 of the most shocking medical mistakes, and how you can protect yourself
By Dr. Mercola Hospitals are typically thought of as places where lives are saved, but statistics show they’re actually one of the most dangerous places you could possibly enter. Each day, more than 40,000 harmful and/or lethal medical errors occur, placing the patient in a worse situation than what they came in with. RELATED STORY: Woman
The many health benefits of cryotherapy
By Dr. Mercola While living in a climate-controlled environment has its benefits in terms of keeping us comfortable, it can actually have surprising impacts on health. There’s a compelling body of evidence showing exposure to harsh conditions can be highly beneficial. In fact, extreme temperature variations appear to help optimize many biological functions. This is
WATCH: The history of Hezbollah – The Islamic Resistance of Lebanon
Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah leads Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most dynamic and most discussed political parties. This video explains Hezbollah's origins and its political goals. More The post WATCH: The history of Hezbollah – The Islamic Resistance of Lebanon appeared first on The Duran.
Senator Gillibrand blowback: “Over 20 yrs you took Clintons’ endorsements, money, and seat. Hypocrite”
Democrat Analyst: There's a Special Place in Hell for Kirsten Gillibrand More The post Senator Gillibrand blowback: “Over 20 yrs you took Clintons’ endorsements, money, and seat. Hypocrite” appeared first on The Duran.
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Peter Goodman examines how a basic income could relieve against some of the most harmful effects of capitalist economics. And Sarah O'Connor discusses the plight of towns which have been left behind by economic change. - Meanwhile, Matt Bruenig offers a reminder that most extreme high incomes are the result of capital ownership rather than labour. - Alex Hemingway points out that a more progressive tax system is a key element of the fight against inequality. James Wilt looks into the use of tax havens by Canada's fossil fuel sector as ... more »
Search Intensifies For Missing Argentine Submarine With 44 Crewmen (Update)
*CNN:* *Argentina searches for missing navy submarine* (CNN)An Argentine navy submarine with 44 crew members has been missing for three days after the navy lost contact with it off the country's Atlantic coast, the military service says. The ARA San Juan submarine was last spotted Wednesday in the San Jorge Gulf, a few hundred kilometers off the coast of southern Argentina's Patagonia region, the navy said. Crews are searching for the vessel by air and sea, navy spokesman Enrique Balbi told reporters Friday. The submarine had been traveling from a base in far southern Argentina's... more »
Pressure Builds For Zimbabwean Leader Robert Mugabe To Resign As Thousands Protest In The Streets For His Ouster
*The Guardian:* *Zimbabwe’s ruling party expected to sack Robert Mugabe on Sunday* *Reports say Zanu-PF will also dismiss president’s preferred successor Grace Mugabe as protesters gather in Harare* Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party is expected to meet on Sunday to sack Robert Mugabe and reinstate the vice-president he dismissed, Emmerson Mnangagwa. A party central committee meeting scheduled for 8.30am UK time would also dismiss the president’s preferred successor, his wife, Grace, from her role as head of the party’s women’s league, Reuters reported. Mugabe’s 37-year rule has in... more »
Former Lebanese PM Saad Hariri Arrives In Paris. Will Explain Why He Resigned When He Returns To Lebanon In The Coming Days
*BBC:* *Saad Hariri, Lebanon PM, to return to Beirut 'in coming days'* Lebanese PM Saad Hariri has said he will return to Beirut in the coming days, and will then clarify his shock decision to resign. He quit two weeks ago during a visit to Saudi Arabia, but President Michel Aoun refused to accept the resignation. Mr Hariri denied being held in Riyadh against his will, amid speculation the Saudis had forced him to quit as part of a regional power struggle with Iran. Mr Hariri was speaking after meeting France's president in Paris. Mr Hariri said: "I will go to Beirut in the comin... more »
Robert Mueller issues subpoena for Russia related documents from Trump campaign.
Did that surprise you? Good. Courtesy of NBC News: *Special counsel Robert Mueller's team has issued a subpoena to the Trump campaign asking multiple campaign officials to produce Russia-related documents, according to a source with first-hand knowledge of the matter. * *The subpoena was first reported by The Wall Street Journal, which also said that the subpoena does not compel testimony by any of the officials. * *The source said the campaign has already turned over some 20,000 documents voluntarily, so it’s not clear why the subpoena was issued. A subpoena ratchets up the stake... more »
Slaughter of 90,000 Wild Horses Could Proceed Despite 80% Objection From American Public
Stewart is leading the charge to slaughter America's wild horses and burros over the opposition of 80 percent of Americans," said Suzanne Roy, AWHC Executive Director. "Putting his deputy at the helm of the agency charged with protecting these national icons is like putting the wolf in charge of the chicken coop." "Americans don't want the government to be in the horse slaughter business, and Interior Secretary Zinke should appoint someone to lead the Bureau of Land Management who is committed to protecting, not destroying, America's historic mustangs," Roy concluded. Roy added th... more »
BWorld 163, US energy policies and implications in Asia and Philippines
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last October 31, 2017. Energy means development. It is not possible to have fast growth in all sectors — agriculture, manufacturing and services — and sustain it without ample supply of affordable and stable energy and electricity. The US remains the world’s biggest economy in terms of nominal or current values of gross domestic product (GDP). But in purchasing power parity (PPP) valuation of GDP, China has tied the US economic size in 2013, both with $16.7 trillion, and in 2014, China ($18.2T) overtook the US ($17.4T). *US ENERGY POLICIES UNDE... more »
On the PH's GDP growth of 6.9% in Q3 2017
A friend, Ateneo de Manila's Economics Professor, Ser Pena-Reyes, made and posted this chart in his fb wall yesterday. I like it. My immediate reaction -- see in the Expenditures side, Q3 2016 vs Q3 2017, Household consumption is declining this year while Government consumption is rising fast. The Du30 government is spending big time this year, funded by lots of borrowings, to be followed by tax-tax-tax in 2018 and beyond. Magaleeeng. Another economist friend, Jun Neri, BPI's chief economist, posted their chart analysis of the Q3 growth, their version on the spending side. Jun sai... more »
Thanksgiving Travel: Trump's Holiday Gift is More Invasive Airport Security
[image: undefined] On the campaign trail last year, Donald Trump derided the Transportation Security Administration as a “total disaster.” But his administration is making TSA more intrusive and abusive while its 42,000 screeners remain as incompetent as ever. New TSA screening guidelines will likely make Thanksgiving travel a disaster for legions of Americans — and the worst is yet to come. Shortly after Trump’s inauguration, TSA announced more "comprehensive" pat-down procedures which the Denver airport suggested might involve “more intimate contact than before.” TSA preemptively ... more »
Attack on RT Is Another Step Towards Sovietization of American Media
[image: undefined] This week the US Department of Justice Criminal Division forced the Russian-funded television network RT (formerly Russia Today) to register as a “foreign agent” under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Failure to comply would have risked arrest of RT’s management and seizure of its assets. The move comes on the heels of Senators’ recent demands that terrified tech giants Twitter, Facebook, and Google act as ideological filters. With no discernible defenders among America’s media establishment, RT rightly denounced the selective FARA mandate as an attack... more »
Zimbabweans Gather in Nation’s Capital to March Against President Robert Mugabe
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Harare to demand his departure after nearly four decades in power.
BBC transparency (or the lack of it)
Here's an interesting take on BBC transparency from the estimable Bill Rogers of *Trading as WDR *(h/t Peter):
20 quotes from Leo Tolstoy that reveal the secret to a happy life
20 quotes from Leo Tolstoy that reveal the secret to a happy life https://brightside.me/wonder-people/20-quotes-from-leo-tolstoy-that-reveal-the-secret-to-a-happy-life-145005/?utm_source=fb_r927d07ba7111&utm_campaign=5a849d0be612&utm_medium=cpm Advertisements
Bill Gates has a crucial message for India – Know details
Bill Gates has a crucial message for India – Know details http://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/bill-gates-india-human-capital-skill-development-workforce/128016
7 Ways To Keep Your Brain Healthy, According To Experts
7 Ways To Keep Your Brain Healthy, According To Experts http://www.ibtimes.com/7-ways-keep-your-brain-healthy-according-experts-2604518
Benefits that will happen to your body of soaking okra overnight in a glass of water and eating it in an empty stomach.
Benefits that will happen to your body of soaking okra overnight in a glass of water and eating it in an empty stomach! – Health Today Magazine http://healthtodaymagazine.com/2017/11/16/benefits-will-happen-body-soaking-okra-overnight-glass-water-eating-empty-stomach/
6 Words You Need To Eliminate From Your Professional Vocabulary
6 Words You Need To Eliminate From Your Professional Vocabulary https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2015/12/20/6-words-you-need-to-eliminate-from-your-professional-vocabulary/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Malorie%2F#9b5937854faa
Top 9 vaccines you NEVER need and exactly why the CDC has to scare everybody into getting them.
Top 9 vaccines you NEVER need and exactly why the CDC has to scare everybody into getting them – NaturalNews.com https://www.naturalnews.com/054337_vaccines_injury_medically_unnecessary.html
A human has been injected with gene-editing tools to cure his disabling disease. Here’s what you need to know.
A human has been injected with gene-editing tools to cure his disabling disease. Here’s what you need to know | Science | AAAS http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/11/human-has-been-injected-gene-editing-tools-cure-his-disabling-disease-here-s-what-you?utm_source=sciencemagazine&utm_medium=facebook-text&utm_campaign=geneeditingtools-16416
Worrying: Scientists find the polar vortex is shifting
Worrying: Scientists find the polar vortex is shifting http://ewao.com/2017/09/22/worrying-scientists-find-the-polar-vortex-is-shifting/
Cilantro Can Remove 80% Of Heavy Metals From The Body
Cilantro Can Remove 80% Of Heavy Metals From The Body http://ewao.com/2017/11/16/cilantro-can-remove-80-of-heavy-metals-from-the-body/
The less moderate candidate
Ee bah gum, Scottish Labour has a new leader! Yorkshireman Richard Leonard beat Anas Sarwar to win the post today. The BBC's Scottish Editor Sarah Smith informed BBC One viewers this evening that Mr Sarwar "was the more moderate candidate in what was a fractious race". I guess that makes Mr Leonard 'the *less* moderate candidate' - or, to put it another way, 'the more extreme candidate'. A nice example of 'bias by labelling' there (even if it's true).
Wasting Other People’s Money; Renewable Energy Jobs at $60 Million Each
Unfortunately, that headline isn’t a joke, and it highlights the obscene amount of waste involved in Green Energy. There are infinitely better uses for those public dollars, but because of the epically misguided green lobby, money is poured down the green rat hole with absolutely zero benefits to show. “The Clare Solar Farm stands to get … Continue reading "Wasting Other People’s Money; Renewable Energy Jobs at $60 Million Each"
US Military and CIA Leaders May Be Investigated for War Crimes
On November 3, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) informed the court’s Pre-Trial Chamber, “[T]here is a reasonable basis to believe that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in connection with the armed conflict in Afghanistan.” In what Amnesty International’s Solomon Sacco called a “seminal moment for the ICC,”... Read more »
Venezuela Is On The Verge Of Creating A Syrian Style Refugee Crisis
*Miami Herald*: *Venezuela is close to unleashing a Syria-like refugee crisis in Latin America* As Venezuela’s financially strangled dictatorship and the opposition prepare for a possible new round of talks Dec. 1 on whether they can agree on rules for credible 2018 presidential elections, there are reasons to fear that Venezuela’s collapse will escalate into a regional refugee crisis. Unless Western democracies step up their diplomatic and financial sanctions against President Nicolás Maduro’s regime over the next few weeks, there will be a bigger mass exodus of Venezuelans. Man... more »
Venezuela Opposition Leader Ledezma Escapes House Arrest And Flees To Spain
*DW:* *Ousted Venezuelan opposition leader escapes house arrest, flees to Spain* *Ousted Caracas mayor Antonio Ledezma has likened his escape to a film. He plans to take the fight against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro abroad. * The ousted opposition mayor of Caracas arrived in Spain on Saturday after orchestrating a daring escape from house arrest in Venezuela. Antonio Ledezma landed in Madrid from Bogota, Colombia, where he arrived a day earlier after slipping across the border. He was greeted by his wife and two daughters who live in Spain. Ledezma said he planned to org... more »
Rawa, Last Iraqi Territory Liberated From Islamic State
The Iraqi forces freed the last section of Iraqi territory held by the Islamic State. That happened as Rawa in western Anbar was liberated in just a matter of hours. There are still some lawless areas of the country where IS operates in, but Rawa was the last actual city it controlled marking a major turning point. (Institute for the Study of War) The liberation of west Anbar went in two phases. First, on November 3 Qaim along the Syrian border was taken. The plan was to free Qaim first and then entrap the Islamic State forces in Rawa, which was to the east. The Iraqi forces di... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Nov 18
1914 British launched second attack on Ottoman forces in Zain, Basra 1963 Pres Arif removed Baathists from positions in govt including PM Bakr 1963 Pres Arif and brother Gen Arif and army put down Baath National Guard militia in Baghdad Mosul and Kirkuk 1968 KDP called on UN to intervene in Iraq during Kurdish revolt 1979 Naji Suwaidi became premier of Iraq 1997 KDP recaptured lost territory from PUK 1997 UN told that dramatic increase in Iraqi oil smuggling through Iran violating UN sanctions 1997 Wash Post OpEd by Wolfowitz and Khalilzad called for US to ov... more »
More emails surface showing Hillary Clinton pay-to-play scheme
New classified emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are dug up. More The post More emails surface showing Hillary Clinton pay-to-play scheme appeared first on The Duran.
Finally, the Clinton dynasty crumbles (Video)
YouTubers rejoice over the end of the Clinton dynasty. More The post Finally, the Clinton dynasty crumbles (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Fossil Fuels Will Continue To Dominate In China
By Paul Homewood https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/chinas-climate-plan/ The announcement by the Global Carbon Project this week, that China’s emissions of CO2 were on course for a 3.5% rise this year, seems to have blindsided a lot of people. For instance, Justin Webb on the BBC Today programme on Monday, while interviewing Corrinne Le Quere, […]
Police Can Now Request Your DNA Without Your Consent or Knowledge Via Ancestry Websites
[image: dna]If police want your DNA, you don't have to give them permission for them to access it, you won't even know if they get it at all.
Free Download: Erich Maria Remarque, “All Quiet On The Western Front”
“You still think it's beautiful to die for your country. The first bombardment taught us better. When it comes to dying for country, it's better not to die at all.” - Paul Baumer, "All Quiet on the Western Front" (1930) “Paul Bäumer enlisted with his classmates in the German army of World War I. Youthful, enthusiastic, they become soldiers. But despite what they have learned, they break into pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. And as horrible war plods on year after year, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principles of hate that meaninglessly pits... more »
"Thucydides in the Underworld"
"Thucydides in the Underworld" by J. R. Nyquist "Master, what gnaws at them so hideously their lamentation stuns the very air?" "They have no hope of death," he answered me..." - Dante Alighieri, "The Inferno" "The shade of Thucydides, formerly an Athenian general and historian, languished in Hades for 24 centuries; and having intercourse with other spirits, was perturbed by an influx into the underworld of self-described historians professing to admire his History of the Peloponnesian War. They burdened him with their writings, priding themselves on the imitation of his method, tr... more »
The danger of an UN-loaded gun
In all the accounts of the Sutherland Springs church shooting a couple of weeks ago, one element stood out for me. Stephen Willeford ... responded to the sound of gunfire by grabbing an AR-15 with an EOTech red dot sight out of his safe. But he didn’t have a magazine loaded. So he grabbed a handful of ammo and started loading a single magazine and headed for the crime scene. God bless Mr. Willeford for being willing to put his own life on the line to protect the lives of others. I've no doubt those who survived the massacre did so in large part thanks to his intervention. Howeve... more »
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