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North Korean Defectors: Nuclear Test Site Has Made The Province A Wasteland
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un smiles as he guides the test-firing of a new multiple launch rocket system in this undated photo KCNA via Reuters *The Independent: **North Korea nuclear tests are 'leading to deformed babies and turning province into wasteland'* *Defectors say 80 per cent of trees die and underground wells have run dry.* North Korea's nuclear test site has been turned into a wasteland where babies are born with defects, defectors have reported. Defectors from Kilju county, where the Punggye-ri underground nuclear test facility is located, have said 80 per cent of tr... more »
Trump’s China Entourage: Heavy With Goldman Sachs, Rothschild, CFR Globalists
[image: trumps-china-entourage-heavy-with-goldman-sachs-rothschild-cfr-globalists] Will President Trump make good on his promise to get tough on China, one of his signature campaign pledges? Not if the Wall Street swamp dwellers accompanying him to Asia have their way.
File under "nothing to see here"
a member of the political bureau of Hamas Skimming through the Times (£) I came upon a piece about Mohammed Sawalha, a leader of Finsbury Park Mosque. Apparently he’s a ruling member of Hamas (which is a terrorist organisation in case you’ve forgotten.) It’s in Jeremy Corbyn’s patch, and the Labour leader is a frequent visitor and supporter. I was wondering if the BBC had anything to say about it, so I tapped “Finsbury Park Mosque" into the BBC’s so-called “search engine”and came up with this. As some people say on the internet, "just sayin'"
The New York Times says no one knows what Britain is anymore – but look who they asked
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GEOGRAPHY OF THE CRAZY: Live and direct from today's Morning Joe!
*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017Part 2—This whole discourse is out of order:* Did Hillary Clinton, as first lady, conduct a ridiculous seance? In June 1996, the nation's collections of crazies, defectives, halfwits and journalists had a wonderful time kicking that turkey around. They got the claim from promotional materials designed to sell Robert Woodward's otherwise unsellable book, The Choice. Woodward was soon protesting, arguably a bit too much, that he hadn't said, and hadn't meant to imply, any such crazy thing. That said, it was a wonderful marketing ploy, and it kept the child... more »
Police Want to Use Graphic Video of Them Killing a Man to Train Cops on “Good Use of Force”
[image: video]Denver cops want to use a deeply disturbing video of them killing a man, which was the impetus behind the suspensions given to several officers, for training.
Health Care Sharing Ministries Offer Promising Alternatives
By Katie Fisher, Courtney Joyner
U.S. disbands climate propaganda effort for UN COP 23
At COP 23, at least, the propaganda spigot has been turned off.
President Trump Calls On North Korea To 'Make A Deal'
*Daily Mail:* *Trump says he 'hopes to God' he never has to attack North Korea but insists he's prepared to defend the U.S. and its allies 'using the full range of our unmatched military capabilities'* * President Trump hopped from Tokyo to Seoul on Tuesday for meetings with South Korean President Moon Jae-in * At a news conference Trump warned North Korea again that the United States military is 'unmatched' in power * But he also said he has seen 'a lot of progress' in dealing with Kim Jong-Un and urged him to 'come to the table and make a deal that is good for the people of North... more »
"The United States of America: 'A Nation of Laws, Not a Nation of Men'"
*"The United States of America:* * 'A Nation of Laws, Not a Nation of Men'"* by James Shott "A primary element that has separated the United States of America from virtually every other nation in history is the concept of it being “a nation of laws, not a nation of men.” “A nation of laws” means that laws, not people, rule. Everyone is to be governed by the same laws, regardless of their station; whether it is the most common American or Members of Congress, high-ranking bureaucrats or the President of the United States; all must be held to the just laws of America. No one is, or ca... more »
Is the BBC biased?
Compare the allegations of sexual harassment and rape against Harvey (casting couch) Weinstein, and those of violent rape against Tariq (admirable young reforming moderate in the world of Islamic religious thinkers) Ramadan. In the case of the former, the allegations shouldn’t have come as a great surprise, given Weinstein’s reputation and the reputation of the movie industry as a whole. (No excuse, but that’s for another time. (possibly) ) It was an open secret, rather like the BBC’s own untouchable sexual deviant, everyone’s friend, Mr. Jim’ll-fixit. The BBC has been, and stil... more »
Why the U.S. Army Should Fear Russia's New Super Artillery Guns
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Russian Ground Forces have started to receive a new modernized version of the Msta-S self-propelled artillery piece. *The introduction of Msta-S and the Koalitsiya-SV are a significant boost to the Russian Ground Forces’ artillery force. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army is expected to operate upgraded versions of the 1960s vintage M109 Paladin self-propelled gun.* The Russian Ground Forces have started to receive a new modernized version of the Msta-S self-propelled artillery piece. The new self-propelled gun will be used in the interim until the much mo... more »
Why An Invasion of North Korea Is the U.S. Military's Ultimate Nightmare
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Millions could die in such a war. This weekend, the Pentagon told Congressional lawmakers that the only way to locate and secure North Korea’s nuclear weapons “with complete certainty” is through a ground invasion. That’s a blow to those that thought the issue could be dealt with via special forces or a surgical strike. An invasion of the country would be a major strategic commitment by the United States, South Korea and its allies. But what would an invasion of the country actually look like? North Korea is just slightly larger than Ohio. To th... more »
The U.S. Army Has Some Ideas For the Ultimate Tank: Railguns and Lasers
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * But will it happen? *Other potential technologies might dispense with chemical propellants for the cannon. Railgun and lasers are potential technologies that might be incorporated into future armored vehicles, Milley said.* The main battle tank is not likely to disappear into the history books as the horse cavalry units of old did during the early part of the 20th Century, but technological advancements might fundamentally change the nature of future armored vehicles. The U.S. Army is currently conducting an analysis of alternatives on what a future... more »
The Taliban 'Show-Off' Their 'Special Forces Unit'
*Threat Matrix: **Taliban touts “Special Forces Unit”* The Afghan Taliban recently promoted its “Special Forces Unit” that purportedly is operating in the eastern Afghan province of Laghman. Since 2015, the Taliban has advertised its so-called “Special Forces Unit” which is known to have operated in southern Afghan provinces. These six photos of the “Special Forces Unit” operating in Laghman province were released by the Taliban on its official Telegram account on Nov. 1. The Taliban special forces are seen wearing new uniforms and chest rigs, and are photographed with a captured... more »
Cop In Charge of Investigating Sex Crimes Charged with 82 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse
[image: crimes]A former NYPD detective in charge of Sex Crimes has been charged with 81 counts of sexual abuse against two children he repeatedly attacked.
Report Reveals Weinstein Hired Fmr Mossad Agents to Spy on Victims and Journalists Exposing Him
[image: mossad]Harvey Weinstein is being accused of employing spy agencies made up of ex-Mossad agents to monitor and control his victims and those reporting on his abuse.
Will Corbyn Sign Motion Condemning Communist Murders? Per Guido Fawkes
Does Jeremy Corbyn condemn the murder of millions by Communist regimes? Will Jeremy Corbyn sign this early day motion? "That this House notes, with great regret, that 7 November 2017 marks 100 years since Russia's Bolshevik Revolution which subsequently demonstrated, time and again, that Communism is a murderous political ideology, incompatible with liberty, self-government and the dignity of human beings, and injurious to the national, ethnic and religious traditions of the world's peoples; further notes that Communism subjected millions to theft, surveillance, terror and ultima... more »
“Hero” Says “Suspicion is a Misdemeanor”
*“Hero” Says “Suspicion is a Misdemeanor”* by Eric Peters "Here’s a video taken of another “hero” law enforcer who makes up “the law” on the spot! A guy is filming the publicly visible exterior of a police station from a public sidewalk – which is (for the moment) abundantly legal – when he is approached by two confrontational “heroes” who – of course – demand his ID, Soviet-style. Not because the man is committing a crime – but because he is challenging the authority of the “heroes.” It is time, therefore, for a Dominance Display. The fact that this sort of thing is has become ro... more »
"Wages, salaries, and benefits are all just overhead that can be eliminated by use of machines"
That rather ominous statement comes from this very interesting article. It reiterates something I've been saying on this blog for several years - namely, that automation is threatening almost every job out there. Here's an excerpt. The chart is a plot of oil rigs in the United States compared to the number of workers the oil industry employs, and it’s an important part of a puzzle that needs to be pieced together before it’s too late. *(Click the image for a larger view.)* What should be immediately apparent is that as the number of oil rigs declined due to falling oil prices,... more »
"How It Really Is"
It being literally impossible to care less, I don't. An excellent cartoon by Delonas, as always, though...
Turkmen Try To Blame Kurds For Destruction They Wrought In Tuz Kharmato
Some Turkmen in Salahaddin are taking offense to being blamed for the looting and destruction of Kurdish sections of Tuz Kharmato in the middle of October 2017. Recently a parliamentarian and a Hashd spokesman blamed the Kurds for some of the events. First, an MP acknowledged that over 500 mortar shells were fired in the town leading to 10 deaths and around 80 wounded, but did not say who was responsible or what led to the violence. He also admitted that 76 Kurdish homes were burned or destroyed. At the same time, he told the media there were no threats against Kurds, and then bla... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Nov 7
1914 British troops started march from the port of Fao to the city of Basra 1968 Baath National Guard fired on Communist march killing 3 1978 Iraq and Syria announced they were working to unify their two states 1980 Iranian commandos attacked Iraqi oil export terminals at Mina al-Bakr and Fao 2002 UK Embassy in US said hawks in Washington thought UN Res 1441 was a defeat 2003 CENTCOM Cmdr Gen Abizaid told Bremer US should bring back ex-Iraq officers into new army Bremer said no 2004 2nd Battle of Fallujah started 2015 VP Maliki said PM Abadi’s reforms were unconstitutio... more »
U.S. Base Expansion in Okinawa Destroys Nature
This video is about Takae, a forested area on the northern part of the island of Okinawa. I've been there twice - once with Veterans For Peace (VFP) and a second time with a delegation of Buddhists. In December I am returning to Okinawa, and to Takae, with another VFP delegation - this time a larger one and our most diverse delegation of veterans yet. We will stand with the local people as they non-violently resist the US military base expansions at Takae and Henoko. Takae is a subtropical forest and mountain area that the US military has used since Vietnam for jungle training.... more »
Deposed Lebanese PM Hariri leaves Saudi Arabia – according to Saudi state-run media
Lebanon has called on Saad Hariri to return to the country, although it is not certain that the Saudi regime will allow this. More The post Deposed Lebanese PM Hariri leaves Saudi Arabia – according to Saudi state-run media appeared first on The Duran.
Syria signs Paris Climate Change accord – US is the only country not on board
The US originally signed the agreement in 2015, but Donald Trump withdrew earlier this year. More The post Syria signs Paris Climate Change accord – US is the only country not on board appeared first on The Duran.
Disturbing Video Shows Cops Mistake Innocent Man for Criminal, Beat & Taser Him 21 Times
[image: Kingston]Because he had on red shorts, an innocent man was accosted by Kingston police, thrown to the ground, tasered 21 times, and then arrested and charged.
Leaked Docs Reveal Elite’s Secret Wealth, Show Queen Made Millions Exploiting Mentally Ill People
[image: paradise papers]The Paradise Papers reveal ties between Queen Elizabeth II and businesses that have made millions exploiting poor and mentally ill individuals.
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Wanda Wyporska writes that increasing inequality is the main factor behind public distrust and discontent with our politics: Rising inequality is not inevitable, it is largely a result of the political and economic decisions taken by governments. This is clear from the varying levels of inequality in EU countries, and the processes by which these have come about. ... Perhaps the most obvious area in which countries have been more or less effective in keeping inequality in check is taxation and fiscal redistribution. While many European count... more »
Water Protectors Honor Dennis Banks in Paris
. . Water Protectors Honor Dennis Banks in Paris at conclusion of Decolonize America, Water is Life Tour in Europe By Machjaghjolu Fiumorbacciu Censored News Honoring for Dennis Banks in Ivry, Paris, France, on November 4, 2017, at the end of the Decolonize America, Water is Life Tour in Europe, organized by CSIA-Nitassinan, with Indigenous hip hop
UNC-Chapel Hill Athletics Head Gets Pay Post After Scandal
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –Three weeks after North Carolina’s flagship public university escaped NCAA penalties and closed an academic fraud case, the school’s athletic director is getting a $1 million compensation boost. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports the university system’s governing board approved the deferred-compensation deal for Bubba Cunningham, the athletic director at the […]
Ex-JetBlue CEO Gives $10M to Michigan Leadership Institute
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Former JetBlue Airways CEO Dave Barger has donated $10 million to the University of Michigan’s Barger Leadership Institute . The gift announced Tuesday by the Ann Arbor school comes as the institute marks its 10th anniversary. The donation is designed to help expand and sustain the institute’s ability to develop forward-thinking leaders […]
Ex-Assistant Coach Ends Whistleblower Lawsuit Against PSU
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A former Penn State assistant football coach has ended his defamation and whistleblower lawsuit against the university. Court records show Mike McQueary’s attorney filed for the lawsuit to be discontinued and ended with prejudice Friday, meaning the lawsuit cannot be brought back to court. McQueary filed his lawsuit against the university […]
Trump's terribly unqualified Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, may be ready to jump ship
Courtesy of Salon: *Thomas Toch, director of independent education think tank FutureEd, told Politico that DeVos was ignorant of the job's constraints when she accepted it and insiders are already preparing for her to vacate the position. * *"She can’t fill her senior staff slots," he said. "Morale is terrible at the department." * *DeVos was roundly criticized for her lack of basic knowledge about education policy during the confirmation hearing process. She blames President Donald Trump's transition team, claiming she was "undercoached." * *One doubts most nominees for education... more »
Will Tax Reform Also Repeal the Individual Mandate?
[image: will-tax-reform-also-repeal-the-individual-mandate] Congressional conservatives are hoping to repeal ObamaCare's individual mandate via the GOP tax-reform bill.
The Bolshevik Revolution After 100 Years
[image: the-bolshevik-revolution-after-100-years] The Bolshevik Revolution was not the result of a popular uprising. A small minority of Russians, funded by wealthy “capitalists,” was able to exploit a turbulent political situation.
Obsessed with Human CO2
A previous post described how alarmists make their case by radically reducing the climate reality down to a false simplicity, as shown in this diagram: The full discussion of this all too common reductionism is reprinted later on. This post focuses on the final step at the triangle bottom where all of the increase in […]
The PMU(F) & Iraq’s Future: Deal With PKK in Kirkuk.
*While reading the news below... I became a bit perturbed. What was going on here?* *PKK Deploys Forces, Arms in Daquq, Southern Kirkuk* *Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), in coordination with the Hashd al-Shaabi militia, deployed forces and arms in Daquq district, southern Kirkuk Province.BasNews has learned that PKK has made an agreement with the Iranian-backed Shi’ite militia Hashd al-Shaabi to deploy PKK forces along with the militia group in Daquq, a move similar to the one in Sinjar.Hashd al-Shaabi has allowed PKK to deploy more troops and arms in the district, according to... more »
Prospect of New China-U.S. Economic Ties in a "New Era" Sends London Crowd Ballistic
At of the end of Pres. Trump's visit in Japan today—the first of visits to five nations on his Asian tour — word has leaked out on some of the economic content anticipated for Trump's meeting Thursday with Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping; and the very prospect is anathema to the London/Wall Sweet axis, bent on retaining its failed monetarist system of looting, geopolitics, and war, at any cost. After visiting South Korea today, and activities in China Wednesday, Trump will join Xi Nov. 9 in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, where, it is said, an announcement will be made that the Chin... more »
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From Jenna Orkin New 'Black Death' FOUND: Deadly virus WORSE than plague and with no CURE breaks out - WHO Osama Bin Laden’s Brother Arrested In Saudi Crackdown Each Bitcoin Transaction Uses As Much Energy As Your House In A Week Saudis Call Missile Attack "Blatant Act Of Aggression" By Iran, "Could Be Considered Act Of War" Did Russia's Iranian Energy Deal Kill Four Birds With One Stone? Israel Begins "Largest-Ever Aerial Military Drill", As Saudis Consider Missile Strike "Act Of War" The UK minister formerly in charge of anti-money laundering has been named in the Paradise P... more »
Which California Republicans Are Willing To Sacrifice Their Careers To Give Billionaires A Tax Cut?
I hope Jonathan Chait is correct about the GOP tax plan being political suicide... but I'm not as certain as he is. Have you started seeing the ads yet? Millions of dollars of patently fake spots are blanketing TV from coast to coast claiming how fabulous the plan is. There isn't an ounce of truth in them but... when has that ever mattered in this kind of a propaganda effort. There's a lot of money at stake and the GOP fat cats will spend and spend and spend... whatever it takes. Just watch those polling numbers start to turn around as the ads saturate the minds of people who were... more »
Breaking: Militants unleash large missile strike on Damascus, city under heavy attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M) – Minutes ago, the Islamist rebels in the East Ghouta fired a barrage of missiles and mortar shells towards the Syrian capital of Damascus, striking several densely populated areas around the city. According to an Al-Masdar field correspondent inside the city, the Islamist rebels struck several buildings around the Russian Embassy, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Updated map of ongoing battle for northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:25 P.M.) – The Al-Qaeda linked Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham jihadist group launched a powerful offensive in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate, yesterday, targeting several sites south of the Idlib Governorate border. Backed by Jaysh Al-Izza, the jihadist rebels managed to capture Umm Turaykiyah, Baleel, and Umm Khazeem durng their swift assault […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syria signs Paris Climate Agreement, US only country to not accept
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:05 P.M.) – Syria has reportedly signed the Paris Agreement, leaving the U.S. as the only nation to not accept this commitment to tackle climate change. #COP23 BREAKING NEWS: #Syria has announced it will sign the Paris Agreement! This will leave US alone if they decide to pull out. pic.twitter.com/VGHqHfRjGN — Climate Tracker […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Yemen’s Houthis threatens to attack Saudi, UAE airports in response to blockade
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:50 P.M.) – The Houthis movement released a statement, today, threatening to attack Saudi and UAE airports after the latter two nations imposed a land, air, and sea blockade on Yemen. The Saudi Coalition closed off the Hodeidah Port in western Yemen, yesterday, citing the recent Houthis missile strike as the primary motive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army overwhelms ISIS at large Deir Ezzor island, 20+ terrorists killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations near the provincial capital of Deir Ezzor, today, striking the Islamic State’s (ISIS) positions at the large island of Hawijat Qati. Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army’s Tiger Forces and 4th Division stormed the Islamic State’s positions at this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian military, US Coalition set up communication channels in Syria – Lavrov
While Russia has been conducting its military operation in Syria since September 2015 at the request of the legitimate Syrian authorities, the US-led coalition of over 70 nations has launched its strikes in the war-torn country since 2014 without either Damascus’ consent or a UN mandate. The Russian Aerospace Forces and the US-led international coalition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army begins Albukamal offensive from Mayadeen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) launched their imperative operation to liberate the Islamic State (ISIS) stronghold of Albukamal from their positions near the city of Al-Mayadeen. Led by the Taha Group of the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army attacked the Islamic State’s positions east of Al-Mayadeen this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army shifts their attention to another town in northeast Hama – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized the small town of Sarha Shamaliyah in the northeastern countryside of Hama, yesterday, after advancing westward from Hasrat. Once Sarha Shamaliyah was captured, the Syrian Arab Army turned their attention south towards the small town of Sarha Janoubiyah. Rebel activists filmed the Syrian Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Live The Wellness Lifestyle
Do you suffer from FTI? Don’t be ashamed. Millions of people do. The good news is, something can be done about it. What is FTI? FTI stands for Failure to Implement. This diagnosis is for people who know about health and wellness, yet fail to implement the strategies. It is very common, and fortunately, very […] The post Live The Wellness Lifestyle appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Editor's Note
Stuck in meetings this morning. blogging will return at 11:00 EST.
Mirror selfie for day
My mirror selfie for today when I should have been testifying at court about the attempt to have me arrested in May for my blog post about Jared Kushner and co on February 15th. To my surprise, the state prosecutors ordered an investigation after I filed charges. To be sure, it was an outrageous lawless […]
Canada will “prioritize” biological threat reduction when it takes over the G7 presidency in 2018
From ipolitics Canada will “prioritize” biological threat reduction when it takes over the G7 presidency in 2018, a senior bureaucrat says. Then there’s the potential national security risks biological threats pose. “To further complicate matters, it is an unfortunate reality that there are those … who seek to acquire, to modify and to use disease […]
Bernie Sanders warns of “international oligarchy” after Paradise papers
The US NWO freemason faction (Soros, Gates, Tsipras, Merkel, Clintons, Bushes) seems to have leaked the Paradise Papers through its controlled media The Guardian and Sueddeutsch to damage the British NWO freemason faction, with links to the Kremlin oligarchs, as part of a power struggle. Both factions, however, want depopulation. http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/358954-bernie-sanders-warns-of-international-oligarchy-after-paradise-papers-leak Bernie Saunders, who was robbed of the […]
THE IDIOT ILLOGIC OF TRUMP'S ANSWER TO THAT "EXTREME VETTING" QUESTION
So this happened today. SEOUL — President Trump on Tuesday asserted that tougher gun laws would not have stopped the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, last weekend and in fact “hundreds more” would have died had another man not been able to “neutralize” the alleged killer with a gun of his own. Asked during a news conference here whether he would entertain “extreme vetting” on guns, Trump appeared irritated by the question and suggested it was not appropriate to talk about “in the heart of South Korea.” He then answered by saying “if we did what you are suggesting it would... more »
CNN BUSTED cropping video to make Trump look rude at Japanese Koi Pond (Video)
The real story behind "Trump and the Koi Pond" More The post CNN BUSTED cropping video to make Trump look rude at Japanese Koi Pond (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
James Woods BLASTS Obama’s “boss George Soros” for playing identity politics with Texas church shooting
Obama uses Texas church shooting to issue a gun control plea. More The post James Woods BLASTS Obama’s “boss George Soros” for playing identity politics with Texas church shooting appeared first on The Duran.
Researchers ask to retract cancer paper five days after it’s flagged by journal
Researchers from the University of Kansas asked to retract their paper only days after the journal issued an expression of concern related to some of the images. The retraction notice marks the close of an episode that started in June, but it doesn’t provide much closure: Figures in the paper apparently do not match primary […] The post Researchers ask to retract cancer paper five days after it’s flagged by journal appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Trumpy Bears?
Yes they do at first appear to be some kind of parody. But then again, maybe not. If they are a parody, they are brilliant. I mean a bear, the symbol of Russia, and Donald Trump combined? However if they are on the level, and actually a serious product, well that is simply disturbing. Oh and by the way, in case you were wondering, yes they are indeed made in China.
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*The Path Forward for K-12 Educational Excellence* “Last month marked the 38th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Department of Education,” writes Independent Institute Research Fellow Vicki E. Alger in a new piece for The Beacon. The department is nothing to celebrate. Math and reading performance of 17 year olds is virtually unchanged from the early 1970s, with a majority not reaching proficiency. The solution isn’t to increase funding for the agency, she argues, but rather to enact Education Savings Accounts. “The ESA concept is simple,” Alger continues. “Parents [... more »
Priti pickle
Criticism of Priti Patel for her ‘holiday’ was all over the BBC yesterday, even partially eclipsing other sensational news, and I couldn’t help wondering, like esteemed commenter “deegee”….. ……whether the BBC was being more antisemitic than was absolutely necessary. Needless to say, Tweets praising the merits of James Landale's investigative journalism have attracted a predictable type of fly. However, it seems that esteemed commenter “Pounce” has the low-down on the matter. It truly was a matter of ministerial code. But did James Landale need to actually slavver over it? *U... more »
Trouble in Paradise
The Paradise Papers have hit the fan. Bernie Sanders understands what they are really telling us: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, in a statement to The Guardian, said that the papers demonstrate that the world has turned into an “international oligarchy” controlled by a minute number of billionaires. “The major issue of our time is the rapid movement toward international oligarchy, in which a handful of billionaires own and control a significant part of the global economy,” he said. “The Paradise Papers shows how these billionaires and multinational corporations get richer by hiding ... more »
Global Sovereign Debt Creep - Another Unintended Consequence
A fascinating infographic on the Visual Capitalist website looks at the major unintended consequence of the extended period of post-Great Recession ultra-low interest rates; debt creep by the world's governments. During this lengthy monetary experiment by the world's leading central banks, national governments (and other levels of government as well) have taken the opportunity to load up on debt since it appears that, at low single digit interest rates, there is no risk in accumulating additional debt. Let's start by looking at two examples starting with the United States. Here i... more »
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*Even without an El Nino kick, 2017 heads for top-three ranking for global heat* *An amusing bit of Warmism below. Now that 2017 is trending much cooler than 2016, they suddenly admit that the 2016 temperature was pushed up by El Nino. They previously avoided mentioning the El Nino effect and pretended the warming was part of anthropogenic global warming.The authors below say that there was no influence of ElNino in 2017 so therefore the warmth must be traceable to the higher CO2 levels in 2017. What they omit to mention is that the ocean is a very slowly-changing heat ... more »
Why Russia's Sixth-Generation Fighter Could Beat the F-22 or F-35 in Battle
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* New tech, that is. *The aircraft will also be equipped with directed energy weapons—and fly as part of a swarm of drones. Indeed, while two aircraft in a flight might be manned, there might be 20 to 30 unmanned aircraft accompanying those jets.* The Russian defense industry is starting to look at concepts for a sixth-generation fighter that would eventually replace the Sukhoi Su-57 PAK-FA. Like the United States Air Force and the Navy, the Russians are looking at a wide range of concepts including manned-unmanned teaming, directed energy weap... more »
The One Way North Korea Could Start a War (Between Russia and America)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* In a recent op-ed, Lewis argues that an American interceptor launch could accidentally trigger a nuclear exchange if the Russians mistook such a weapon for an incoming ICBM. *Thus, at the end of the day, the United States should probably consult with Russia about the possibility of intercepting North Korean ICBMs over Moscow’s territory and set up an agreement ahead of time. But even then, during a real intercept attempt, the United States will likely have to count on Russia’s early warning system operating correctly and the Kremlin’s restraint t... more »
The financial war on terrorism and terrorists
A new book, published today, lifts the veil on a hitherto highly secretive front in the fight against terrorism. It's titled 'Harpoon: Inside the Covert War Against Terrorism's Money Masters'. It's of particular interest to me because one of those involved in this effort is a person I knew back in South Africa. S/he was particularly skilled in various forms of electronic warfare, including the infiltration of enemy communications networks. Such skills are always in high demand in certain quarters: so, some years ago, my acquaintance accepted an offer to move to another count... more »
A Tale of Two Utopias? Palestine and Kurdistan are Not Realist Projects
The foregoing discussions of Kurdistan and of Palestine owe a great deal (at least in spirit, if not to their precise details) to Hayek, rather than to any more Quixotian thinker.
The Chicken-Littles come home to roost
The hyperbolic world of 'Russiagate' More The post The Chicken-Littles come home to roost appeared first on The Duran.
Saudi Arabia casts itself as the victim, in what it calls a “declaration of war” by Lebanon
Saudi Arabia says Lebanon has declared war. More The post Saudi Arabia casts itself as the victim, in what it calls a “declaration of war” by Lebanon appeared first on The Duran.
An Important Message from the Editor of The Duran
To all our readers and supporters... More The post An Important Message from the Editor of The Duran appeared first on The Duran.
Why did James Comey change his statement to save Hillary Clinton from going to prison?
James Comey drafted a memo accusing Hillary Clinton of "gross negligence." More The post Why did James Comey change his statement to save Hillary Clinton from going to prison? appeared first on The Duran.
A list of Saudi officials arrested over the weekend…and their ties to Podesta Group
Several of top Saudi officials were arrested over the weekend. More The post A list of Saudi officials arrested over the weekend…and their ties to Podesta Group appeared first on The Duran.
EXPLOSIVE: Mainstream media “journalists” suspected of taking bribes to spread fake news “Russian Collusion”
Fusion GPS bank records may include the names of journalists on the take to spread fake news. More The post EXPLOSIVE: Mainstream media “journalists” suspected of taking bribes to spread fake news “Russian Collusion” appeared first on The Duran.
Violence and Terror Before, During, and After the Russian Revolution
“The title of this magazine The Ninth Wave, refers to a well-known painting of a stormy sea by Ivan Aivazovskii. … Continue reading →
Saudi News (an update)
The war to decide who will ultimately call the shots in Islam (and in the Middle East) is beginning in earnest -- in a way that is typical for that part of the world. This brief describes how that is unfolding without providing a back story per se. The Obama Administration favored Iran and the Persian Empire. The Trump Administration favors Saudi Arabia and the Arabs. America First as a concept means that we pick the side that doesn't want to wipe us off the Earth. Make of that what you will. Saudi Arabia reported that over the weekend that Saudi ballistic missile defenses success... more »
Papa John's is now the "official" white supremacist pizza. You know, just in case all that cross burning gives you the munchies.
Courtesy of Newsweek: *Neo-Nazis and white supremacists have always been distasteful, but now it turns out their taste in pizza is terrible, too. * *The white supremacist website the Daily Stormer announced Thursday that Papa John’s pizza is the official pie of the alt-right, posting a picture of a pizza with a swastika fashioned from pepperoni slices. The caption reads, "Papa John: Official pizza of the alt-right?"* *The pronouncement came after Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter, whose pizza is an official NFL sponsor, blamed his company’s recent losses on NFL players protesting po... more »
The Bolshevik Revolution — a Century of Blood
[image: the-bolshevik-revolution-a-century-of-blood] Whether they call themselves Bolsheviks, Khmer Rouge, or Viet Minh, communists use murder to gain power and keep it.
Right-To-Work Billionaire Wins IPS’ Coca-Cola Property Deal
*PART 1 OF A BIGGER STORY * *By Doug Martin * * “I’m in a male-dominated industry. They like to see deer running by with big antlers.”* * Diane Hendricks, in reference to **keeping** a herd of deer on her 200-acre estate* “In a videoshot on Jan. 18, 2011, days after Walker was sworn in as governor and shortly before he introduced his Act 10 bill ending collective bargaining rights for public sector workers,” billionaire Diane Hendricks, from Beloit, Wisconsin, asks the governor if there is “Any chance we'll ever get to be a completely red state and work on t... more »
"Regret: The Weight Of The Past"
*"Regret: The Weight Of The Past"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Holding onto regret is like dragging the weight of the past with us everywhere we go. It drains our energy, leaving less available for life in the present because we are constantly feeding an old issue. This attachment can cause illness the same way watering a dead plant creates decay. We know that something new and beautiful can grow in its place if we only prepare the soil and plant the right seeds. We also know that we create our lives from our thoughts, so dwelling on the past may actually recreate a situation i... more »
Early Childhood Adversities Linked to Health Problems
By Anne Dachel A study from the Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis has solved the mystery surrounding the decline in the health of America’s children and the explosion in behavioral/developmental disorders overwhelming our schools. A report released on...
Is Your Adult Child with Autism Registered to Vote?
It's election day in America. Is your child with autism who is 18 or older registered to vote? We're curious.
Aristotle and Common Sense
Here’s an excerpt from Edward Feser’s article, “Aristotle, Call Your Office ”: To untutored common sense, the natural world is filled with irreducibly different kinds of objects and qualities: people; dogs and cats; trees and flowers; rocks, dirt, and water; colors, odors, sounds; heat and cold; meanings and purposes. A man is a radically different sort of thing from a rose, which is in turn no less different from a stone. The warmth of the stone and the redness and fragrance of the rose are features no less real than their shapes or movements; the function of an ear or an eye and th... more »
"An Easy Way to Avoid Pig-Headed Mistakes"
*"An Easy Way to Avoid Pig-Headed Mistakes"* by Bill Bonner "Large groups of people do extraordinarily pig-headed things from time to time. Republicans can drive a car more or less as well as Democrats or Communists. Of the millions of autos on the road, driven by Rosicrucians, Rotarians, Riverkeepers, and all manner of people with all manner of ideas, there are relatively few accidents. Making their own decisions about their own lives, people of all sorts get along passably well - even when they are driving automobiles at high rates of speed with a Democrat headed right for them. ... more »
US choppers removed Daesh commanders from Mayadeen before Syrian Army op began – report
Several sources have told RIA Novosti about the alleged transfer of Daesh commanders by “US military aviation.” US helicopters have transferred Daesh commanders from the town of al-Mayadeen before the launch of the Syrian army’s operation, eyewitnesses told RIA Novosti. “American military aviation first made a maneuver in the area […] near a Mayadeen farm. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army traps ISIS on large island near Deir Ezzor City
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:50 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) is currently trapped on a large island located east of Deir Ezzor City and just north of liberated Saqr Island. According to a military source in Deir Ezzor, the Islamic State has been trapped on Hawijat Qati for several days now, as Syrian Army troops intensify […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS militants storm Kabul TV station in ongoing terror attack
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:50 A.M.) – On Tuesday morning, three gunmen believed to have affiliation with ISIS stormed the Shamshad TV station in downtown Kabul, shooting the guard before entering the main building. The ISIS-inspired fighters began throwing grenades inside the facility and shooting in every direction according to Shamshad TV reporter Faisal Zaland, who escaped […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Hariri leaves Saudi Arabia for UAE
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The former Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, has left Saudi Arabia for United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Reuters News Agency reported this morning. “Hariri, a political ally of Saudi Arabia, left Riyadh early on Tuesday for Abu Dhabi to meet the United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Al-Qaeda rebels obliterate Syrian Army tank amid Hama counter-offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:15 A.M.) – In the aftermath of Monday’s jihadist counter-offensive, four battle videos were released by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) showing details of the attack: The first video shows HTS, a jihadist group with close ties to Al-Qaeda, conducting a preliminary shelling of the Syrian Arab Army’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Drone footage reveals ISIS fleeing border-city amid Iraqi advance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – Drone footage of the Islamic State (ISIS) fleeing the border-city of Al-Qa’im in the Al-Anbar Governorate was released this week by the Iraqi military. The footage specifically shows the Islamic State abandoning Al-Qa’im as the Iraqi Armed Forces closed-in on the city ten days ago. Video footage of ISIS fleeing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army storms jihadist pocket in Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a fresh attack in the Golan Heights last night, targeting the Beit Jinn pocket that is under Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s control. Led by their elite 42nd Brigade (Ghiath Forces) of the 4th Division, the Syrian Army began the assault by firing several surface-to-ground missiles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
OPCW verifies 25 of 27 chemical weapons facilities destroyed in Syria
The Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu said in a note in his forty-ninth monthly progress report on Monday that OPCW had verified the elimination of 25 out of 27 chemical weapons production facilities in Syria. The report sums up the progress achieved in the elimination of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army launches counter-offensive in northern Hama to recapture lost towns
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and Jaysh Al-Izza launched a sudden assault in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate, yesterday, targeting a group of towns under the control of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies were able to capture three towns from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraq: Barzani advocates dialogue between KRG and Baghdad
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Nechervan Idris Barzani said the Kurdistan Regional Goverment are ready to begin talks with Baghdad, adding that issues should not be resolved militarily. He was speaking from Erbil, on Monday. Barzani noted that although Erbil and Baghdad may have differing views, dialogue is essential to solve the presiding problems. On Monday […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Huge fees and related shocking Bitcoin facts
*Pure mathematics prevents the Bitcoin from becoming a payment method for tens of millions of people* In my Bitcoin texts, I have discussed the flawed economic reasoning of the users, the ludicrous idea that a new currency is created as a bubble of hot air, the crime- and similar reasons why government are going to ban it, the fact that the Chinese (most miners) are ultimately capable of decide even though most of the young Bitcoin cultists deny this basic feature of the non-currency, and irreversibility and anonymity which are serious flaws of the currency often presented as virtue... more »
Donna Brazile says she buried a child named “Seth Rich” (Video)
Donna Brazile tells critics of her book to 'go to hell' in interview with George Stephanopoulos. More The post Donna Brazile says she buried a child named “Seth Rich” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Scientists solve a dengue mystery: Why second infection is worse than first
Scientists solve a dengue mystery: Why second infection is worse than first https://www.statnews.com/2017/11/02/dengue-second-infection/?utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&utm_campaign=3008ed970d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-3008ed970d-149691985 Advertisements
World Food Supplies Threatened by Sixth Mass Extinction
World Food Supplies Threatened by Sixth Mass Extinction https://futurism.com/world-food-supplies-threatened-by-sixth-mass-extinction/
Inner ear stem cells may someday restore hearing
Inner ear stem cells may someday restore hearing https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-11-ear-stem-cells.amp
CDC warns outbreak of eye syphilis is not slowing down.
CDC warns outbreak of eye syphilis is not slowing down | Daily Mail Online http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5048425/Outbreak-EYE-syphilis-not-slowing-CDC-warns.html?ito=social-facebook
Listening to too much Christmas music is bad for your health, according to clinical psychologist
Listening to too much Christmas music is bad for your health, according to clinical psychologist http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas-music-listening-too-much-health-bad-effects-pyschology-a8040336.html
Mail-Order CRISPR Kits Allow Absolutely Anyone to Hack DNA.
Mail-Order CRISPR Kits Allow Absolutely Anyone to Hack DNA – Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mail-order-crispr-kits-allow-absolutely-anyone-to-hack-dna/?wt.mc=SA_Facebook-Share
Scientists find there is a distortion in SPACE and TIME
Scientists find there is a distortion in SPACE and TIME http://ewao.com/2016/10/20/scientists-find-distortion-space-time/
Maybe ‘fad’ isn’t a criticism, but a stage in the evolution of any new technology
The post Maybe ‘fad’ isn’t a criticism, but a stage in the evolution of any new technology appeared first on UnHerd.
UnHerd Elsewhere: The Westminster harassment scandal and Catalonian independence
The post UnHerd Elsewhere: The Westminster harassment scandal and Catalonian independence appeared first on UnHerd.
We Are Light Keepers - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*We are **Light keepers* *No lack of courage and love* *Unseen and present* *© 2017 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was inspired yesterday and after several different versions, this is the result. Done in the haiku (5-7-5 syllable) form of poetry. This poem was published on my blog for the first time, today on the 7th of November 2017.*
Coralgal reef morphology records punctuated sea-level rise during the last deglaciation
1. *[image: Fig. 1]*Interesting work. What it shows us is another target for gathering geological time data across deep time well into the Pleistocene and prospectively for millions of years as well if enough data were collected. We rely on the reality that ocean depth is global and the liklihood signatures can be established as well. This is ahuge empirical task but we are now up to it. The carbon aspect may surprise us as well. At least the data itself is plausibly secure and repeatable and easily avoid contamination. . *Coralgal reef ... more »
Russia Increasing Pressure on North Korea
It should be painfully clear to the North Korean regime that Russia and China will no longer support them during the building confrontation with Trump. I also suspect that they have agreed to enter North Korea in order to manage the regime change itself, allowing South Korea to stand back and avoid the initial unrest and really wait until they are invited. China can certainly live with a friendly united Korea. In fact it would be a massive boost to China. We do have the option of allowing the sanctions regime to force things, but applying real pressure is more likely. Ult... more »
Genetic modification proven ineffective
[image: Image: BOMBSHELL: Genetic modification proven ineffective — pests have become immune to the poison of modified crops in less than five years, but we still have to eat it] The whole GMO strategy has turned out to be an abject failure, while encouraging practises that are essentially unwise and debilitating to the soil. However you want it, it becomes a lose - lose strategy after a rather short period of profitability. All of which tells us that the conversion to organic technology will now be forced on the farm industry rather quickly. It took essentially from 1950 to 2010 t... more »
A march to justice for hollywood
The hounds are running and they have been running since the day after Trump won. Eight years of frozen files were immediately unfrozen and that is why we suddenly had hundreds of pedophiles arrested so quickly after the election. Far worse is that the victims are now waking up and as soon as a name is dropped, they pile in to add their weight to the narrative. This is no small house cleaning with a few symbolic arrests of the small fry. Weinstein going down hard tells us that all crimes will now be paid for. All this will also soon spill over into our elected officials as well... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*-by Noah* I'm posting this meme today because it's election day. Please keep in mind that those who hope for a very different America, i.e. Trump supporters, will be out today voting for their Republican Party candidates with great enthusiasm, the same enthusiasm that has put a demented fascist White Supremacist autocrat in the White House. Choose wisely, but, most of all, choose to vote. As an example of the stakes involved today, fascists in many states, called "conservative groups" and "republican advocates" by the media, are pushing citizens to vote for the convening of a ne... more »
America Breaks Down: The Anatomy of a National Nervous Breakdown
[image: undefined] 'This country has been having a nationwide nervous breakdown since 9/11. A nation of people suddenly broke, the market economy goes to shit, and they’re threatened on every side by an unknown, sinister enemy. But I don't think fear is a very effective way of dealing with things—of responding to reality. Fear is just another word for ignorance.'—Hunter S. Thompson, gonzo journalist Another shooting, another day in America. Or so it seems. With alarming regularity, the nation is being subjected to a spate of violence that terrorizes the public, destabilizes the co... more »
One Last Push to Hit the CrowdJustice Target – Lets Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole!
Dear Friends, Thank you so much to all who have been sharing and talking about the Keep Cumbrian Coal in…
IDF General’s Son – Miko Peled: If Israel Doesn’t Like Rockets, Decolonize Palestine!
Sir Gerald Kaufmann (UK Jewish MP): “My grandmother was ill in bed when the Nazis came to her home town. A German soldier shot her dead in her bed. “My grandmother did not die to provide cover for Israeli soldiers murdering Palestinian grandmothers in Gaza. ” – “The present Israeli government ruthlessly and cynically exploits […]
BUSTED! CNN Caught Lying About Trump Feeding Koi Fish
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Nov 6, 2017 Alex Explains how CNN Manufactures Fake News by Selectively Airing Footage from Trump’s Asia Trip. end
Zarif: Saudi Arabia Blames Iran for Outcomes of Its Wars of Aggression. Iran: Yemeni Forces Hit Riyadh Airport on Their Own
PressTV News Videos Published on Nov 6, 2017 Iran’s foreign minister has responded to the recent Saudi allegations against the Islamic Republic. Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a tweet that Saudi Arabia is blaming Iran for the kingdom’s own wars of aggression and destabilizing behavior. Zarif added that Riyadh has killed thousands of Yemeni civilians and […]
On The Verge Of Catastrophe: Saudi Arabia Says Lebanon Declared War
On The Verge Of Catastrophe: Saudi Arabia Says Lebanon Declared War by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ As expected, Saudi Arabia has cast itself as the victim of external Shia plotting after its internal weekend of chaos which included a missile attack from Yemen, the deaths of two princes and other high officials within a mere 24 hours, and an aggressive […]
Saudi Arabia Touts Crackdown on Corruption with Arrests of Princes, Ministers
RT America Published on Nov 6, 2017 A Saudi billionaire with significant investments in Facebook and Twitter is among 15 princes and government ministers under arrest in what Riyadh is calling an anti-corruption crackdown. The charges came just hours after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman created a new anti-corruption committee. RT America’s Marina Portnaya reports. end
PBOC’s Zhou Warns Of “Sudden, Complex, Hidden, Contagious, Hazardous” Risks In Global Markets
PBOC’s Zhou Warns Of “Sudden, Complex, Hidden, Contagious, Hazardous” Risks In Global Markets by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ Just two weeks after warning of the potential for an imminent ‘Minsky Moment’, Chinese central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan has penned a lengthy article on The PBOC’s website that warns ominously of latent risks accumulating, including some that are “hidden, complex, sudden, contagious and […]
Israel Begins “Largest-Ever Aerial Military Drill”, As Saudis Consider Missile Strike “Act Of War”
Israel Begins “Largest-Ever Aerial Military Drill”, As Saudis Consider Missile Strike “Act Of War” by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ Today, Israel kicked off its largest international aerial training exercise ever – coined: Blue Flag 2017. – Air-forces from nine countries with about 50 planes are now starting to drill in the most southern region of the country utilizing Uvda Air Base in […]
Nasrallah: Lebanon PM — Al-Hariri’s Resignation was Dictated by the Saudis
PressTV News Videos Published on Nov 5, 2017 The head of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah says Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation was Saudi Arabia’s decision dictated on him. Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah made the comment in a televised speech one day after Hariri quit his post. Nasrallah said the announcement of resignation from Riyadh in a recorded […]
World War 3 FEARS: Saudi Arabia FURY at Iran ‘Act of War’ Missile Strike
World War 3 FEARS: Saudi Arabia FURY at Iran ‘Act of War’ Missile Strike by REBECCA PINNINGTON, http://www.express.co.uk/ SAUDI Arabia has accused Iran of an “act of war” after a missile was intercepted over capital city Riyadh. – The long-range ballistic missile was fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen and intercepted by a major airport near Riyadh. However […]
For The First Time In 13 Years, U.S. Deploys 7 Aircraft Carriers Simultaneously
For The First Time In 13 Years, U.S. Deploys 7 Aircraft Carriers Simultaneously by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ The US has simultaneously deployed 7 of the 11 U.S. nuclear aircraft carriers for the first time in over a decade according to the US Naval Institute. The three aircraft carriers with full air wings and strike groups positioned in […]
Qatar WAR Tensions RISING: Bahrain Claims Right Over Qatari Land as Gulf Crisis BOILS OVER
Qatar WAR Tensions RISING: Bahrain Claims Right Over Qatari Land as Gulf Crisis BOILS OVER by HARVEY GAVIN, http://www.express.co.uk/ BAHRAIN has claimed the right to seize territory from embattled Qatar amid an escalating diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. – A statement issued by Bahraini state media said the nation “has every right to claim what was cut […]
Tweets For Today
@AFP graphic. Dozens of elite Saudi political and business figures arrested in anti-corruption sweep to go on trial https://t.co/ZDo929p8Ik pic.twitter.com/njXTu3w2QH — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 7, 2017 Well done @JimWatson_AFP keep the great images coming ! one more week to go.. https://t.co/hn8wcOFbim — Eric Baradat (@Ebaradat) November 6, 2017 LOL pic.twitter.com/9Bxs8aFrgv — Ivan the K™ (@IvanTheK) November 6, 2017 Taliban touts "Special Forces Unit" - https://t.co/tZEUdQDO5u pic.twitter.com/4Oc4UFCuKl — Long War Journal (@LongWarJournal) November 7, 2017 Timelapse o... more »
President Trump Arrives In South Korea
*Reuters*: *Trump lands in South Korea, frontlines of North Korean nuclear standoff* CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea (Reuters) - President Donald Trump flew into South Korea and met with U.S. troops stationed there on Tuesday, the closest he has come to the frontlines of the nuclear standoff with North Korea, on a visit that could further aggravate tensions with Pyongyang. Landing at Osan Air Base outside Seoul, the president and First Lady Melania Trump stepped down from Air Force One onto a red carpet as he began his 24-hour visit with a military honor guard and 21-gun salute. He ... more »
Defeating ISIS Is Good For The Environment
Life in the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) is not exactly paradise. Children are indoctrinated, women are severely oppressed, and infidels are beheaded. Ancient cultural artifacts and historical treasures are destroyed. Liberating people conquered by ISIS, therefore, is good not only for humanitarian reasons but for archaeological ones, as well. Now, it appears there is yet another reason to defeat ISIS: It might be good for the planet. A new study published by Princeton University and the World Bank shows that oil production in ISIS-controlled areas has fallen by over 70%, from 5... more »
Magic Kingdom Commentary
There is always a lot going on in Saudi Arabia. It's an oil rich nation, it's the center of the Muslim World, and there are a number of political factions, most notably, the Wahhabists, who are absolute enemies of the US (and anyone who reads this blog). One of this blog's readers has asked me to comment more about goings on in the Magic Kingdom. I picked one item of recent note. I'll ad more about comings and goings including the ongoing struggle with Qatar in future blog posts. In a televised address from Saudi Arabia on 4 November, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri announced... more »
Picture Of The Day
The flag of the Soviet Union flies over Vladimir Lenin's tomb during ceremonies in 2007, marking the 90th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Ten years on, the Kremlin's campaigns to reconcile its Soviet and czarist periods reflect the underlying contradictions in Russia's history. Czar Nicholas II, now hailed as a martyr, was an unpopular and ineffectual ruler. The Soviet system, envisioned as a utopia, was forged through a bloody revolution. And today, Russia is a powerful global actor with an increasingly tenuous grasp on its domestic affairs. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP) *WNU ... more »
Russia may keep its bases in Syria after terrorists defeated – Foreign Ministry
The Russian military has said its military operation in Syria is coming to a conclusion as more than 90 percent of the territory of the war-torn country had been freed from terrorists. The scale of withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria after the defeat of Daesh terrorists will depend on the situation, but both Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Saudi Arabia claims Lebanon has declared war against them
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – In a new twist to the Middle East crisis, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has accused Lebanon of declaring war against them. Citing Hezbollah’s alleged aggression, Saudi Arabia claimed that Lebanon has chosen the path of war after the abrupt resignation of former Prime Minister, Saad Hariri. Saudi Arabia’s Minister […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army uncovers massive ISIS weapons stockpile in Deir ez-Zor following liberation – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) showcased a large quantity of weaponry and ammunition accumulated during the combing of Deir ez-Zor, Sunday, after it was previously seized from the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL). “While combing the city and pursuing the remains of ISIS, we found a huge number of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russians Show Very Little Interest In The 100th Anniversary Of The Bolshevik Revolution
An image of Vladimir Lenin projected on a building as part of celebrations marking the centenary of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Photograph: Peter Kovalev/TASS *Shaun Walker, The Guardian:* *Revolution, what revolution? Russians show little interest in 1917 centenary* Results of revolution led by Lenin are criticised as ‘ambiguous’ by Putin in what is seen as an effort to downplay revolution as political tool “Lenin lived! Lenin lives! Lenin will live on!” An excited orator cried out Mayakovsky’s line from the stage at St Petersburg’s vast October Concert Hall on Friday night, ... more »
What Could Aliens Really Look Like? Scientists Take a Guess
What Could Aliens Really Look Like? Scientists Take a Guess https://interestingengineering.com/what-could-aliens-really-look-like-scientists-take-a-guess Advertisements
Beards keep you healthy and handsome, research indicates
Beards keep you healthy and handsome, research indicates http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/beards-healthy-handsome-research-men-facial-hair-a7909731.html
Two historians claim the Ancient Egyptians did NOT build the Pyramids
Two historians claim the Ancient Egyptians did NOT build the Pyramids http://ewao.com/2017/10/03/two-historians-claim-the-ancient-egyptians-did-not-build-the-pyramids/
Febrile Neutropenia.
Febrile Neutropenia | Oncology | JAMA Oncology | The JAMA Network https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2645851?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social_jn&utm_term=1031562890&utm_content=content_engagement%7Carticle_engagement&utm_campaign=article_alert&linkId=41054907
Do You Think Mueller Will Have A Couple Of Flynns Arrested This Week Or Next Week?
Yesterday, NBC broke the news most of all have surmised, namely that Mueller has enough evidence on Flynn to bring charges against him and his crackpot son (the one who was pushing the story about Hillary running a child prostitution business from the basement of a popular DC pizzeria (that has no basement). Their team of reporters asserts flatly that Mueller's team has "gathered enough evidence to bring charges in their investigation of President Donald Trump's former national security adviser and his son as part of the probe into Russia's intervention in the 2016 election, accor... more »
17 mins
Like he says: And, yes, they really *did* give over the first 17 mins to it.
One American woman's life in revolutionary Russia
Julia L. Mickenberg, Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Texas at Austin at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
How a journalist from Nebraska chased the 'Soviet dream' all the way to Russia, only to be expelled on accusations of espionage.
Latino elites are paying the California dream forward
Jody Agius Vallejo, Associate Professor of Sociology and American Studies and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at USC, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
Scholars say elites are critical to helping ethnic communities thrive. So, who are the Latino elites and what work are they doing for their community?
Two big problems with American voting that have nothing to do with Russian hacking
Sascha Meinrath, Director of X-Lab; Palmer Chair in Telecommunications, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 day ago
With a year before Election Day 2018, election integrity depends on ensuring fairness and access for American voters. Foreign tampering is a real but less serious concern.
Afghan Commando Reflects On Fighting For 12 Years
Afghan commandos from the Afghan National Army stand in attention during a graduation ceremony in Kabul, March 30, 2011. Reuters Task & Purpose*: ‘I Have Already Killed Many Taliban,’ Afghan Commando Reflects On Fighting For 12 Years* *Editor’s note: This is a dispatch by T&P correspondent Marty Skovlund Jr. who is reporting on the ground from Afghanistan.* “My first advice for the Taliban is to come back to the straight path,” said Ehsanullah Akr as he squinted into the bright afternoon sun, echoing the same “reintegrate or die” mantra I’ve heard many Afghan soldiers say when as... more »
"The Economy Is Okay? U.S. Retail Store Closings Hit A New Record High As West Coast Homelessness Soars"
*"The Economy Is Okay? U.S. Retail Store Closings Hit A New * *Record High As West Coast Homelessness Soars"* by Michael Snyder "If the U.S. economy is doing just fine, why have we already shattered the all-time record for retail store closings in a single year? Whenever I write about our “retail apocalypse”, many try to counter my arguments by pointing out the growing dominance of Amazon. And I certainly can’t deny that online shopping is on the rise, but it still accounts for less than 10 percent of total U.S. retail sales. No, something bigger is happening in our economy, and it ... more »
The Science Behind Kundalini Yoga
*GMI Reporter* - It is a system of conscious awakening and evolution. The post The Science Behind Kundalini Yoga appeared first on Waking Times.
6 Foods that Help the Body Detox Heavy Metals
*Anna Hunt* - Heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury, can be very toxic. The post 6 Foods that Help the Body Detox Heavy Metals appeared first on Waking Times.
The Climate Empire is striking back!
CFACT is right now sending a crack delegation of climate policy experts to the UN meeting in Bonn. Will you help CFACT break the Green-Left's monopoly on climate and energy policy and set America and the world free?
“Trump effect” in Bonn climate talks?
The "Trump effect" which is scaring the heck out of the Bonn negotiators.
UN climate talks have a ‘toxic background’ of sexual harassment, says lawyer
Lawyer Farhana Yamin wrote an essay on her experience with sexual harassment at UN climate summits, arguing “the trivialization of women continues.” UN delegates kicked off a major climate summit in Bonn, Germany on Monday.
Enviros freak as Trump officials push coal at UN climate talks
“It is undeniable that fossil fuels will be used for the foreseeable future, and it is in everyone’s interest that they be efficient and clean,” a White House spokesman told reporters Monday, referring to Trump’s efforts to promote fossil fuels at the G20 meeting this year. Activists didn't like it.
U.S. government “climate report” timed for Bonn UN conference
Friday's release of the wildly alarmist "Climate Science Special Report" or CSSP has brought forth the predictable green gush from the lefty press. The fact that this is an official federal report that contradicts the Trump Administration's climate skepticism is its big selling point. That the release is strategically timed with the beginning of the grand UN climate control festival in Bonn, Germany makes it more than timely. That the science is crap is irrelevant.
The U.S. Military's Mission Is 'Evolving' In Afghanistan
Members of an Afghan commando unit arrive at the Qala-i-Zal, the district to the northwest of Kunduz, Afghanistan, May 16, 2017. REUTERS/Nasir Wakif *Task & Purpose:* *Most Recent American KIA In Afghanistan Reflects Military’s Evolving Mission * The Department of Defense has identified the Army Green Beret killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 4 as Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Cribben, a 33-year-old senior communications sergeant assigned to 2nd Battalion 10th Special Forces Group out of Fort Carson, Colorado. Cribben died of wounds sustained while conducting operations in Logar province, Arm... more »
President Trump On Saudi Arabia's Crackdown On Corruption: "Some Have Been Milking Their Country For Years"
....Some of those they are harshly treating have been “milking” their country for years! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 6, 2017 *Bloomberg:* *Trump Backs Saudi Crackdown After Arrests of Princes, Executives* * ‘I have great confidence’ in king, crown prince, Trump says * Saudi attorney general says defendants to have open trials President Donald Trump vouched for Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince after the weekend arrests of princes, businessmen and officials in an anti-corruption drive that has rattled the kingdom and shocked investors. “I have great confidence... more »
Is Snapchat Shutting Down by the End of 2017?
A rumor that the popular messaging site was about to be taken off line originated on a prank news site.
Men Hailed as Heroes for Chasing Texas Church Shooter
Two locals chased Devin Kelley as he tried to flee the scene of the Sutherland Springs church shooting.
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