Sunday, December 10, 2017

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Chris Evans is a real life superhero in lending his support to bullied kid
By now you might've heard of middle schooler Keaton Jones , whose teary video details what bullies at school do to him. Well, it's been a wild and heartwarming 24 hours. The video has racked up more than 20 million views and support from thousands of people, proving that maybe all of humanity isn't terrible. SEE ALSO: A kid questioned his bullies and got support from the entire internet Here's th
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' premiere left the first audience to ever see the movie visibly stunned
Cheers, chills, and Chewbacca, too. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a movie of massive moments, jaw-dropping decisions, and megatons of involuntary audience participation. There is no fighting it: Every crowd — not just the first to see it — is going to devolve. Loudly. SEE ALSO: 'The Last Jedi' first premiere reactions are here and - you guessed it - the Force is strong "You guys are the first audie
Mummy discovered in unexplored Luxor tomb
Archaeologists have uncovered an unidentified mummy within a previously unexplored tomb near Luxor, Egypt. The tomb, which was one of two discovered b...
Shoes were hidden in walls to ward off witches
A growing number of old shoes have been discovered concealed inside the walls of British homes. The peculiar practice, which was thought to have been ...
Transformation glitch? Biggest issue facing South Australia is electricity say 70%
A Sunday Mail survey (paywalled) shows that despite SA having more “free, cheap and clean” renewable electricity than just about anywhere in the world, the number one biggest issue for most South Australians is … “electricity”. And despite all the renewable jobs created, the second most common concern is “jobs”. Going for the Paradox-Trifecta: most strangely of all, with elected leaders who are l
Sunday Toons of the Soulless Moment
* * * Perry Dorrell blogs as PDiddie at Brains and Eggs , usually on topics concerning the strange brew of Texas politics. He's also on Twitter @PDiddie .

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“It’s time to take them out in cuffs”: Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro calls for a purge of the FBI
Jeanine Pirro (Credit: Fox News) 2017 has certainly felt like the upside-down of 2016; a somehow more confusing and disconcerting reality that feels all too surreal. Remember back in 2016 when Fox News hosts would constantly accuse President Barack Obama and the Black Lives Matter movement of endangering lives by criticizing police brutality? Somehow, criticizing law enforcement is all the rage f
The Nazi Anatomists
This piece from 2013 is heartbreaking, sensitive, and beautiful, full of deep research that animates its strong moral argument. It’s a work that identifies the historical roots of a very live controversy, and clearly shows the relationship between the two, without sensationalizing some extremely upsetting material. —Rebecca Onion
Cryptocurrency explained: Everything you wanted to know about BitCoin but were afraid to ask
Yes, the blockchain is truly revolutionary.Yes, bitcoin is Tulipmania 2.0. Yes, cryptocurrency is a nail in the coffin of the bankster parasites. Yes, digital currency is a tool of the totalitarian tyrants. No, these statements are not contradictory. But don't worry if you think they are. You're just a victim of the bitcoin psyop. What's the bitcoin psyop? Well, look at a headline like this: "Form
Kansas's ravaged economy a cautionary tale as Trump plans huge tax cuts for rich
Kansas slashed taxes at the top to try to spur growth – but the plan crippled the state’s finances and proved disastrous for its Republican governor Is Donald Trump about to turn America into Kansas? It’s a question some worried people who live in the state are asking as the Republican party pushes through the biggest tax overhaul in a generation – an overhaul that, they claim, bears an uncanny r
Nikki Haley breaks with White House: Trump accusers “should be heard”
FILE - In a Monday, March 27, 2017 file photo, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks to reporters outside the General Assembly at U.N. headquarters. Haley said Sunday, April 2, 2017, in an interview aired Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” there’s no question Russia was involved in the U.S. presidential election and that the actions of the Kremlin will be addressed after the
SOTT FOCUS: Presiding over a heart disease catastrophe, the American Heart Association advocates vegetarian diet
Vegetarians were celebrating last month because a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that a plant-based diet was associated with reduced risk - by 42%, allegedly - of heart failure. Vegan and freelance writer Susan Bird, in her article on this study, accidentally cited a different study (published on the same day by the AHA) about coffee, strokes, and heart failure, wher

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Officials: Whales, after deadly year, could become extinct
Officials with the federal government say it's time to consider the possibility that endangered right whales could become extinct unless new steps are taken to protect them.
Industrial Revolution left a damaging psychological 'imprint' on today's populations
People living in the former industrial heartlands of England and Wales are more disposed to negative emotions such as anxiety and depressive moods, more impulsive and more likely to struggle with planning and self-motivation, according to a new study of almost 400,000 personality tests.
The First Impressions for Star Wars: The Last Jedi Are Overwhelmingly Good
Image: Disney/Lucasfilm Last night, the Hollywood premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi marked the first time anyone outside of Disney and Lucasfilm got a chance to see Rian Johnson’s long-awaited eighth mainline Star Wars film. (And John Boyega made it after all! ) Now, responses have flooded in on social media from attendees, and they’re good, y’all. They’re really good. Our own Germain Lussier
I Can't Stop Drinking Coffee Out of This Temperature-Regulating Mug
The $80 Ember Ceramic Mug keeps 10 ounces of coffee at whatever temperature you want, for as long as you want.
Biologists With Drones And Peanut Butter Pellets Are On A Mission To Help Ferrets
To increase populations of the endangered black-footed ferret, scientists aim to save prairie dogs, a main food source. The biologists use drones and medicated peanut butter-flavored pellets to do it. (Image credit: Kathryn Scott Osler/Denver Post via Getty Images)
The Internet's Having Some Fun With Ready Player One's New Poster
Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One adaptation got its first poster this weekend and there’s something a little off about it. Namely actor Tye Sheridan’s left right leg which seems to stretch on into infinity. The book, and the movie recreating it, are about a virtual reality called the OASIS and one teenager’s journey (Sheridan) to discover and Easter Egg there whose discovery will grant him a s

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When Was the Tomb of Christ Discovered? | National Geographic
Where is the tomb of Jesus Christ? Is the site worshipped today the same one that was discovered during the time of Constantine? Find out how scientists used archaeology and other dating methods to solve one of history's greatest mysteries. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adv
Reuben’s Holiday Glam Eyes Makeup Tutorial
Ellen’s favorite kid makeup artist gives you the ultimate holiday glam eye that is sure to turn heads at a party or even the grocery store. From: TheEllenShow
360° Battle of Waterloo | National Geographic
March into the legendary Battle of Waterloo and experience the largest reenacted battle of its kind. On the 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s defeat – you will find yourself caught in the crossfire with 6200 reenactors, 120 canons, and 5500 pounds of gunfire. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for sc
WILDERNESS
mayapictures.com ; instagram.com/maya_pictures/ Shot on RED Dragon 6k on the highlands above Rome, Italy. Cinematography, Edit, and Grading by Ivan Maria Friedman. Music: Ligeti Requiem, Introitus. Parco Regionale Monti Simbruini, Italy. Cast: Ivan Friedman - MAYA PICTURES Tags: infrared , ir , landscape , monochrome , wild , wilderness , nature , mountain , trees , forest , horses , wildlife and
Gwen Stefani Talks Moving in with Blake Shelton
Pop star Gwen Stefani explained to Ellen why she thinks her boyfriend Blake is "The Sexiest Man Alive." From: TheEllenShow
The Bail Project
The Bronx Freedom Fund pays the bail for people accused of misdemeanors who cannot afford their freedom. Who are these people? They are often the most vulnerable in our community and those with the least public voice. They are people like Ramel. Having Ramel share his story with us was transformative – to be innocent and have your liberty denied is a national shame. His story galvanized us to mak

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World War III Is Over (If You Want It)
We may be looking at the echoes of WWI, but we are no mere shadows consigned to observe the events taking place around us. We are conscious actors with the ability to give our identities over to the next "great" war cause, or to retain our humanity and refuse to give in. And make no mistake: your choice does make a difference.
Interview 1329 – Vin Armani on Self Ownership, Property and Morality
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2017-12-04%20Vin%20Armani.mp3"][/audio] Vin Armani, host of The Vin Armani Show, joins us to discuss his new book, Self Ownership: The Foundation of Property and Morality. In this wide-ranging, in-depth discussion we explore the philosophical basis and the political ramifications of self ownership, the nature and limits of property, the moral system th
Interview 1332 – Financial Survival in the Civilization Clash
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2017-12-07%20Financial%20Survival.mp3"][/audio] James Corbett joins Alfred Adask on the Financial Survival program every other week to discuss politics, finance, economics and society. This time they talk about Trump's plan to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and the next stage of the Clash of Civilizations; the move to the exit of the
Interview 1330 – The Ochelli Effect on Big Oil Technocracy
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2017-12-05%20Ochelli%20Effect.mp3"][/audio] James joins Chuck Ochelli of The Ochelli Effect to discuss soft censorship, big oil and technocracy. As we move into the technocratic future, how do we make sense of the past that brought us to this point, and how do we counteract the agenda?
Interview 1331 – New World Next Week with James Evan Pilato
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2017-12-07%20James%20Evan%20Pilato.mp3"][/audio] This week on the New World Next Week: Trump administration fulfills campaign promise to make Zionism great again; GooTube hires censorship police force to solve engineered problem; and courts start putting brains on trial.

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Climate Change Is the Story You Missed in 2017, and the Media Is to Blame
Some of Trump’s tweets have generated more national coverage than devastating disasters
The Attack on Bears Ears National Monument
In the face of Trump's gleeful dismantling of our public lands, let the resistance continue to build
In Photos: Clean Water Initiative Makes Strides in Uganda
Water filter project improving health, supporting women’s leadership, and safeguarding environment
Majority of US Public Against Drilling in ANWR
Oil experts think economics are “suspect”
European Parliament Takes a Stand on Indigenous Rights in Latin America
New group could help put pressure on Brazilian government to protect rights of Indigenous Peoples
Transforming Trash into Treasure
Brazilian institute helps chefs fuel their kitchens with their own trash

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"So" is a complication
I'm writing for my econ blog: I didn't capture the graph as an image, and the data has since changed, so the old link doesn't show what I saw last year. Two commas, and three pieces of a sentence. Three is a lot to handle. Two is easier to see. On top of that, there is a "so" in there. The data has changed, so the old link doesn't show the old data. I don't like "so". Using "so" is like using "the

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On joy: Reflections on finding happiness even when life does its best to get in your way
I had the opportunity to write this reflection on joy for Victoria's YAM Magazine's November-December issue. It was one of the most moving stories I've worked on, taking in people's stories of strength in the face of significant adversity. My only regret is that I over-interviewed, ending up with so many stories that everyone here literally gets a few paragraphs and no more. You'll just have to ta

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What makes us stupid?
At talk I gave at the University of Ottawa last week, one audience member vigorously asked the very serious question: "What makes us stupid?" It was a talk about freedom of speech. The presumption is that we (middle and professional-class Canadians and Americans) are far more stupid than we should be. I accept the presumption. My answer was: "Well... I don't think it's the fluorine in the

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Dan Hannon’s Delusional 2016 Article on Brexit
In 2016 Tory Brexiteer MEP Dan Hannan wrote an article about what Britain would be like in 2025 after Brexit. It’s seriously delusional, as Hannan must realise, as he has since deleted it. It was at the URL http://reaction.life/britain-looks-like-brexit and archived at https://archive.fo/CDBFf . Here it is preserved for posterity: It’s 24 June, 2025, and Britain is marking its annual Independence

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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

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"Mark [his] words. If passed, the Republicans will then rediscover the "deficit crisis," and push aggressively for massive cuts in Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, education – higher education in particular – nutrition, affordable housing and more. They will seek to undo every major piece of legislation passed in the last 80 years designed to help working families, the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor." I'm wondering if any of you have learned these facts from the despicable mainstream meda? I doubt it. Trust Bernie and spread his message!
For the past 40 years, the financial and political elite of this country have rigged the tax code to redistribute wealth and income to some of the richest and most powerful people in this country. The result: we are moving rapidly toward an oligarchic form of society in which the top 1 percent is doing phenomenally well, the middle class continues to decline and 40 million Americans are living in

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Russophobia Goes Comic
I am feeling particularly hostile to Donald Trump after his incendiary move on Jerusalem. But it remains the case that I have enough direct knowledge of events to be aware that the entire premise of the Russophobic “election-hacking” conspiracy theory is simple nonsense. I am therefore most amused that my friend Randy Credico, who stayed with Nadira and I in Edinburgh a few months ago, has now be
One of the Following is True
a) No blogging recently because after the court case I had to dash back to work in Ghana and promptly went down with food poisoning b) No blogging recently because I am awaiting my next pay cheque from the Kremlin. Either way, I hope to be back online shortly. The post One of the Following is True appeared first on Craig Murray .

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How the U.S Census Historically Whitewashes Non-White Populations
My earlier column for Truthout posed the question: "Are Mexicans Indigenous?" The context of this question complicates the answer(s). De-indigenized Mexicans and Central Americans in the United States generally share a maiz culture, as do most Amer-Indigenous peoples of the continent who also share in those 7,000-year-old roots. Yet, how are these peoples, which include Mexican Americans or Chica
Ixiim: A Maiz-based philosophy
Journal of Latinos and Education Latest Articles Ixiim: A Maiz-based philosophy Roberto Rodríguez Pages 1-8 | Published online: 15 Nov 2017 Download citation https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2017.1373649 ABSTRACT This work examines the philosophical foundation of Tucson’s highly successful Mexican American studies program. The foundation included two Maya or maiz-based concepts: In Lak’Ech and Pa

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Paul Krugman...Sigh
I usually refrain from commenting on all the silliness found over at Paul Krugman's blog. But in a post a couple days ago, Paul is especially dyspeptic and calls me out by name. Let me offer a few comments. 1. Paul says I have never admitted to making a math error. Well, I would if I thought I made such an error. I make them all the time. But in this case I am not convinced. Neither is University
What I've Been Watching
This came out last year, but I only heard about it recently: The Night Manager , a six-part miniseries based on the John le Carre novel. Compelling story and great acting. Available now via Amazon.
The Case Against the Harvard-Yale Game
I am sad to say that I find this persuasive .

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The US Corrupt Political System
On December 6, 2017 President trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Such a political policy is in violation of all United Nations Resolutions and International Law. Prior to Trump declaration many world political leaders from Britain, Germany, France, Russia and China and Pope Francis as well opposed such a policy. They maintained that such policy should be part of an Israeli-Palesti
Al Nahda Dam and Its Impact on Egypt
There is a saying by Herodotus known to Egyptians that the Nile is the gift to Egypt. Without the Nile, Egypt cannot survive. Dr. Noor el Din, an Egyptian water expert pointed out that Egypt need at least 93,000 cu.m of water per year. The water available to Egypt presently is 62,000 cu.m. to use per year ( Sada el Watan, 11/14/2017). During the past three years, the water ministers of Ethiopia,

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Clear and present danger rising in North Korea – China
On November 27th, the North Koreans launched yet another suspected intercontinental missile. This continuous demonstration by North Korea, of work to develop offensive nuclear weapons, […]
You cannot trust pedigreed historians with American history …
In the beginning of the 21st Century someone, or some group decided that American history was too American. I say someone or some group, because […]
What would General Lee do?
When you consider the Culture War, if you are Southern, think like the premier Southern strategist and commander in the field during the War for […]
Do the current rash of sex scandels serve a purpose? Let’s look?
I would suggest there could be several very important purposes-objectives behind the avalanche of sex scandals which have befallen America! While the election in Alabama […]
Anti Moore media strategy … requires bi-partisan ruling elite…
Clearly, Judge Roy Moore, a Judge who had the Ten Commandments in his Courtroom and fought the Supreme Court, when they ordered it removed has […]
Republicans proving they have zero principles to add to zero policies to Make America Great Again
What will it take for America’s grass roots to abandon the Republican Party? They have not only not repealed Obama Care, and look like they […]

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Why I'd kill Site C
I have no idea what the government will do about Site C. (I do know that anyone who claims it’s an easy choice to kill the project or go ahead is not to be taken seriously.) But if it was up to me, I’d opt for cancellation. The people pushing for completion rely heavily on three flawed arguments. First, that BC Hydro has already spent $2 billion, so despite the certainty of delays and cost overru

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Yup, chlorpyrifos is bad for brains
Following a clear body of science, California just listed chlorpyrifos as a "developmental toxicant." The insecticide is still widely used in agriculture across the state (and country), but now it will be officially listed with other health-harming chemicals under Proposition 65 , the "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986." Acknowledging the harmful properties of this pesticide i
A win! Buffer zones around CA schools
After years of pressure from communities across California, the state's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) finally took action last week to protect schoolchildren from agricultural pesticide exposure. While not all that we'd hoped for, state officials announced new rules that establish a buffer zone for agricultural pesticides around public schools and daycare centers. Among other safeguard
Pruitt's (polluter) priorities
We saw this coming with Scott Pruitt. Long before he became Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), his allegiances to industry were clear. And with new policies at the agency, he's paving the way for even more corporate sway over how our air, soil, water and communities are protected (or not). In his latest move, Pruitt recently announced that scientists receiving EPA funding
Powerful networks, powerful change
Along with PAN International colleagues, we'll be honoring International Day of No Pesticide Use on December 3. This anniversary — which marks the tragic disaster in Bhopal, India 33 years ago — serves as an annual reminder of how pesticides are harming communities around the world, every day. That harm is what motivated the founding of PAN International 35 years ago. In 1982, activists gathered
The silver lining of EU's glyphosate decision
After much public debate, the European Union (EU) recently determined that it will renew glyphosate for another five years — a shorter renewal than it could have been, but not ideal when what we really wanted was a rejection of the license renewal altogether. For over two years , this vote was delayed as member states debated whether or not glyphosate is a carcinogen. The World Health Organizatio
Food for thought
With the holiday season upon us, food is top of mind for many. In addition to an opportunity to celebrate with our nearest and dearest, this is also a perfect time to reflect on how our food is grown — and how we support the people doing that work. Got food? Thank workers. This year, as Thanksgiving coincides with International Food Workers’ Week , it’s also a good time to explore how those who a

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Three Ways To Know If You Are Addicted To Struggling
There are many forms of addiction: drugs, shopping, food, and sex are among the most common. But there is one addiction that we hardly ever talk about: the addiction to struggle. In her beautiful tiny book on daily meditations for people of color, "Acts of Faith," Iyanla Van Zant reminds us that for some reason, we believe that struggle is noble that somehow it brings special rewards. And that Go

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Aftermath of #MeToo? I Predict Ugly Backlash
In the wake of Al Franken's resignation over eight women's allegations of forced open-mouthed kissing, butt grabbing and boob groping, there has been much angst. Many of my fellow liberal Democrats are beginning to understand what many HR folks have had to go through when the top salesperson, popular CEO or much-loved manager is accused of sexual harassment. The overwhelming temptation is to deny,
HR And Management-Side Lawyers Need To Change If We Are To End Sexual Harassment Culture
Someone recently asked me what could be done to change what is clearly a culture of sexual harassment in this country. Not just how do we enforce the law, but what do we have to do above and beyond the law to end the harassment epidemic. It's a tough question, but I do have some thoughts. The first and largest problem is that the victims are afraid to come forward. And there's good reason for that

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Syria: Who will win the future? – By Nikolaos van Dam
Syria: Who will win the future? BY Nikolaos van Dam – @ nikolaosvandam Henriëtte van Lynden Lecture, Amsterdam, 9 November 2017 [1] We all know that the situation in Syria has become a disaster. And one can ask oneself whether this disaster could have been foreseen and prevented. I personally am convinced that the main developments in Syria could have been foreseen , certainly as far as the behav
Assessing Nikaolas Van Dam on Syria’s Fate – by Steven Heydemann
Assessing Nikaolas Van Dam on Syria’s Fate By Steven Heydemann – @ SHeydemann Smith College for Syria Comment , November 17, 2017 Over the course of his long and distinguished career as scholar and diplomat, Ambassador Nikaolas Van Dam, who most recently served as the Netherlands’ Special Envoy for Syria, earned a well-deserved reputation as a deeply knowledgeable specialist on Syrian politics an
Reply to Steven Heydemann’s “Assessing Nikolas Van Dam on Syria’s Fate” – By Nikolaos Van Dam
Reply to Steven Heydemann’s “ Assessing Nikolas Van Dam on Syria’s Fate” By Nikolaos van Dam – @ nikolaosvandam for Syria Comment – November 20, 2017 The assessment of Professor Steven Heydemann of my lecture of 9 November 2017, published in Syrian Comment obliges me to react. Next to concluding that my new Syria book is “ an informed and often insightful diagnosis of the violent conflict that ha

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The Dark Side of Science And Religion
I have posted the following comment to an American Thinker article on "The Dark Side of Science": Both science and religion -- as practiced by human beings, who are ignorant of far more than they are knowing -- may be classified as "fake news" (to take advantage of a current idea): Science as practiced is not necessarily good reasoning, and religion as practiced is not necessarily good in spirit

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Fibre and the risk of Type 2 Diabetes - the InterAct meta-analysis
Recently the Australian government publicised claims generated by Nutrition Australia, in an opinion paper funded by Kellogg's, that Australians increasing their cereal fibre intake could reduce the cost of CVD and diabetes to the Australian economy: “ This research demonstrates that if Australian adults use grain fibre to increase their intake of dietary fibre to target intake levels for chronic

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Note: This is not associated with First Look's site Entitled "The Intercept"
First Look purchased the url, "The Intercept" in January, 2014. "The Intercept", aptly named, originally consisted of the posts below with many reposts of articles and blogposts collected to share. They consists of stories that we thought were the most important and verifiable news/opinions at the time. There are some originally written posts covering various topics we happened to be knee-deep in

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Straight Goods is taking a hiatus until the new year....or so
Talk to you later on.... Cheers Eyes Need Resting The Straight Goods
y Open Letter to John Horgan,,,CCd to Carole James
To premier premier@gov.bc.ca Cc john.horgan.mla john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca, Carole.James.mla Carole.James.mla@leg.bc.ca Hello John Horgan....hello to you too Carole James.....If I can sum up here... Site C.....The chances of you stopping Kinder Morgan are slim to none...the people of Burnaby themselves may stop it, but the odds are, a federal project, federal jurisdiction, ....not likely you can s
Site C...Two hours with Norm Farrell and Canadian Glen....A look down into the rabbit hole..
Below is Canadian Glen's Showpage....Grab some popcorn and twizzlers and something bubbly to drink(or coffee)....two hours on Site C...The bad, and the ugly....There is no "good" to be found.. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/canadianglen/2017/12/07/do-canadas-dam-disasters-come-in-3s-muskrat-falls-keeyasksite-c Do Canada's Dam Disasters Come In 3's? Muskrat Falls, Keeyask...Site C? Broadcast in Poli
Jackboots In The Canadian Academy
Jackboots In The Canadian Academy . Written by Robin Mathews ..... Freedom of Expression And Inquiry Under Threat…Again.... University of Lethbridge, Alberta. Freedom of Speech battles in universities often mirror problems in the larger community, and the one being fought at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, is no exception . It is conducted, on one side, by convinced believers as a response
Breaking, Another BC LNG Project Dies...Steelhead LNG, an LNG proposal that was Dead the Day it was announced
This is no surprise.....another B.C. LNG proposal bites the dust Join me(Grant G), Norm Farrell and Canadian Glen for a Special Blogtalk radio program on December 6th/2017...6:00 pm to 8:00 pm...the topic is....Site C..we'll the myriad of economical reasons, and environmental reasons to kill Site C....we'll delve into how we got here..the hideous BC Liberal 2004 Clean Energy Act....a brutal piece
Site C......The BC Liberal Boondoggle.....A Straight Goods Special
Written by Grant G "garbage in, garbage out" Who is the champion for the millions of ratepayers being saddled with the cost of paying for an ill-conceived $12 billion Site C dam....? Shouldn't ratepayers be given a voice? and a choice? Before we get into the nuts and bolts of the Site C decision... Postmedia, ...Vancouver Sun and Province newspapers.....they, Michael Smyth, Vaughn Palmer, ..there

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On Turning "Conservatives" Into "Liberals"
Montreal Simon recently posted about some study that claims there are physical differences between the brains of "conservatives" and "progressives": Peering inside the brain with MRI scans, researchers at University College London found that self-described conservative students had a larger amygdala than liberals. The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure deep in the brain that is active during
"At The Sharp End" by Tim Cook
Recently finished reading Tim Cook's At The Sharp End: Canadians Fighting The Great War 1914-1916 . Some observations: The Western Front was a case of institutional insanity and mass psychoses. Someone from a particular social class in Britain or France or Germany or Canada might have thought being a military officer was a noble profession in the 19th Century. Furthermore, once a war had started,
Trump Tedium Revisited
So, what the fuck. I'll finish off my critique about this neo-con's (or whatever) of Donald Trump . My point being that while Trump is undeniably disgusting, the US-imperialist world order that Michael Cohen celebrates is also undeniably disgusting. That Cohen displays brazen hypocrisy throughout his essay and that focusing on Trump is actually really convenient for liars and hypocrites such as h
The Tedium of Anti-Trumpism
I started reading this malediction against Donald Trump by Roger Cohen in Der Spiegel and I soon became overwhelmed with the nauseating hypocrisy. Don't get me wrong; I really do despise Donald Trump. But too many people think that by opposing and condemning Trump, that they're doing a great service to humanity and that their own support for vile, murderous psychopaths like Barack Obama and Hilla

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Armistice Day 11/11/17
(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always seemed to me to be special. Even if the reason for it fell apart as the years went on, it was a symbol of something close to the high part of the heart. Perhaps a life that stretches through two or three wars takes its first war rather seriously, but I still
The Battle of the Somme
The eleventh of November is primarily known as Veterans Day in the United States, but it's also known as Remembrance Day and Armistice Day. These holidays typically dovetail well, but Armistice Day, commemorating the end of the "Great War," is the part I've been pondering most. Veterans Day honors military veterans, which is only right, but Armistice Day seems to ask us to reflect on war and

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U.S. military to declare martial law as DOJ, FBI criminality exposed
The U.S. military government, known to the world as the administration of President Donald Trump, is about to declare martial law, Pentagon sources say. “The Cabal has been checkmated, as Trump is ready to federalize the National Guard in case of riots or civil unrest,” Pentagon sources say, adding that “FEMA camps will be used to house mass arrests, and Gitmo may house high-value targets while m
Letter to the Editor
Hi Benjamin, In your latest report, it sounds like the Chinese are promoting a Rothschild agenda when they talk about Justin Trudeau heading up a unified “North America”. Do you see it as such? I thought the RV and Global Collateral accounts were supposed to prevent a collapse of the U.S. (and Western) economies from happening? The West (with a few exceptions like Canada and Germany) has been get
Huge actionable intelligence haul from Marine raid on CIA HQ
The good guys are winning, folks, and it will not be long before the last brainwashed slaves are freed from the Khazarian debt-slavery mind-control matrix and the criminals rounded up. The Marine raid last week on CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia has yielded a huge haul of actionable intelligence, say Pentagon and other sources. “[U.S. President Donald] Trump is winning BIG, with Clinton-lin
Khazarian cabal purge accelerates: Marines storm CIA HQ; Over 2000 indicted in U.S.; Collapse of control grid in Europe
The purge of the satanic Khazarian cabal that turned the West evil is accelerating at an undeniable pace. Most importantly, Pentagon sources confirm multiple Internet reports that Marines stormed the CIA headquarters this past weekend. One of the aims was to shut down Operation Mockingbird, the CIA group that turned the mass media, as well as Google, Facebook, etc. into mass mind-control propagan
Khazarian mob takedown: Hundreds of Saudi arrests followed by hundreds of U.S. arrests
The great purge of Khazarian mobsters continues as hundreds of arrests of Saudi princes, generals, and politicians is now being followed up with the 842 sealed indictments against senior Khazarian gangsters in the U.S., confirmed by Pentagon, CIA, and other sources. https://twitter.com/damartin32/status/929601088570974208 Pentagon sources sent the photos below showing Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen
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