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NiceHash probably stole $65+ million from their users
A recent event has highlighted the hardcore criminal character of the cryptocurrency world. Up to yesterday, the world's largest shared cryptocurrency mining service was "NiceHash dot com". See that website to figure out that they announced a big hack. Their Bitcoin address was emptied. Some 4,700+ Bitcoins i.e. $65+ million were stolen. The hackers used some very sophisticated "social" tricks, we learn. That sounds rather amusing. Global Crypto Press offers us reasons to think that the actual events behind this huge theft could be more predictable. NiceHash was based in Sl... more »
Tweets For Today
This is the moment US President Donald Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, plunging the Middle East into an even more uncertain future pic.twitter.com/cPxV7F3K71 — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) December 6, 2017 Jilin Daily spent an entire page today to introduce the general knowledge of nuclear weapons and the protection of civilians after nuclear strike. What is the underlying message? PS: Jilin is China’s northeastern province next to North Korea pic.twitter.com/XHlmjnjhk3 — Jinghan Zeng (@Jinghan_Zeng) December 6, 2017 WATCH: Dramatic footage shows massive wildfires... more »
Warning: TSA Facial Recognition Plan Likely to Become Part of Growing Biometric Surveillance System
By Michael Maharrey The federal government plans to use a TSA program advertised as a way to avoid lines at airport security checkpoints to harvest... more »
Disturbing Trend of Police Wanting Drones for Routine Infractions
By Nicholas West After lulling the public into believing that using drones in the U.S. would be confined to border patrol or for counter-terrorism in... more »
A Radical Critique of Universal Basic Income
By Charles Hugh Smith This critique reveals the unintended consequences of UBI. Readers have been asking me what I thought of Universal Basic Income (UBI)... more »
Why The Globalists Need A War, And Soon
By Brandon Smith It is difficult to gauge and understand geopolitical and economic events without first comprehending the fact that much of what happens in... more »
Oil Company “Man Camps” in ND Terrorizing and Sex Trafficking Native American Kids and Adults
By John Vibes New Town, ND – The recent disappearance of a 32-year-old mother has shed new light on the growing problem of violence against... more »
Dramatic Visual Medical Proof Of EMF Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity In EHS Patients
By Catherine J. Frompovich Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), or medically known as idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) by the World Health Organization [1], is described as …... more »
Corruption In Big Pharma’s Vaccine Industry
By Catherine J. Frompovich The vaccine industry is under assault from various angles. It’s only a matter of time before their fraudulent “consensus science” paradigm... more »
Police in Two States Use Hospitals to Take Motorists’ Blood Without a Warrant
By MassPrivateI Police state America has found a disturbing new way to forcibly take motorists blood without a warrant. Law enforcement is using private hospitals... more »
When Will Quiet Metals Markets Get the Catalyst They Need?
By Clint Siegner Fear and greed drive the precious metals markets, but there hasn’t been much of either pushing gold and silver prices lately. Investors... more »
“Smart” Meters: Recalls, Replacements, Fires, Explosions, General Failure, Measurement Errors, Privacy Concerns, Cybersecurity Risks, and Sick People
By Phil D. Coffers In 2011, Consumers Digest predicted that “Smart” Meters “represents little more than a boondoggle that is being foisted on consumers by... more »
The U.S. Navy's 2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer Begins Its Sea Trials
*The Diplomat:* *2nd Zumwalt-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer Begins Sea Trials* The stealth destroyer took to the open ocean for the first time on Monday afternoon. The future USS Michael Monsoor, the second ship of the Zumwalt-class, the U.S. Navy’s biggest and technologically most advanced class of guided-missile destroyers, took to the sea for the first time on December 4 to conduct initial sea trials, according to ship maker Bath Iron Works (BIW). “Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) is currently on Builders Trials, testing the hull, mechanical and engineering components of the ship,”... more »
"The Purpose Of Life..."
“I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be "happy." I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter and to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” - Leo C. Rosten
“The Psychological Mistakes People Make That Lead to Misery”
*“The Psychological Mistakes People Make That Lead to Misery”* By Jonathan Rottenberg “The puzzling reality is that human depression is increasing in an era when environmental conditions are relatively benign. The average citizen in Western society now lives longer, is less likely to starve, and enjoys considerably greater wealth than his sixteenth-century counterpart. Presumably these objective conditions for survival and reproduction would cause depression rates to fall, not rise to nearly one in five citizens. This environment-depression disconnect seems less strange when we app... more »
“Changing Batteries”
MMU, Malaysia, “Changing Batteries” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_yVo3YOfqQ
"Still And All..."
"Still and all, why bother? Here’s my answer. Many people need desperately to receive this message: 'I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.” - Kurt Vonnegut
Picture Of The Day
A fire truck heads to another call as a house burns during a wind driven wildfire in Ventura. REUTERS/Mike Blake *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Thousands flee California wildfires* (Reuters).
U.S. Navy Set To Kill Off It's Electronic Railgun Program
*Daily Mail*:* Is the US Navy set to kill off the railgun? Experts say 10 year, $500m project could be abandoned to focus on laser weapons and 'hypervelocity warheads'* * Railgun exceeds accelerations of Mach 6, which is six times the speed of sound * It uses electromagnetic energy to propel a metal projectile at huge speeds * Navy has been working on the gun since 2005 and say it is the future of warfare It has been under development for more than a decade, and cost more than $500m - but the US Nay's railgun may never fire a shot in combat, it has been revealed. According to... more »
Chinese Newspaper On The Border Of North Korea Gives Advice On What To Do If There Is A Nuclear War
A state-run newspaper published a 'common sense' guide to surviving a nuclear blast, advising people to use masks, wash off radioactive particles and avoid contaminated water *New York Times:* *Near North Korea’s Border, a Chinese Paper Offers Tips on Nuclear Fallout* SHANGHAI — The official newspaper of a Chinese province adjoining North Korea published a full page of blunt advice on Wednesday about what to do in case of a nuclear explosion or radioactive fallout, from hiding indoors to bathing quickly with soap. The newspaper, Jilin Daily, printed the advice as the United States... more »
Will China Back North Korea In The Event Of War?
*Fortune: **China Hints That It May Back North Korea in the Event of a War* The increasingly tense stand-off between the U.S. and North Korea may have hit a new high this week. As U.S. and South Korean military units conducted an annual air power exercise over the Korean Peninsula, China’s air force reportedly staged exercises in “routes and areas it has never flown before” over the Yellow and East Seas. The exercise involved reconnaissance planes, fighter jets, an early warning and control aircraft, and a joint operation with surface-to-air missile units. The South China Morning ... more »
Trumpanzee Was Lying About Shooting Down The Missile Yemen Shot At Riyadh
My pal Roland teaches all day in an intense inner-city school. He's very focused on his kids and his work. When his day is done and he's getting ready to drive home, he often texts me something to the effect of "Did Trump have a bad day?" or "Did he blow up the world yet?" We travel a lot-- often to off the beaten track places like Timbuktu, Yangon, Tirane, Sidi Ifni, Abu Simbel. These days, I'd rather go to Paris, Bali or Florence again. He's always suggesting Ulan Bator, Mandalay or Calcutta. Lately he's been lobbying for Korea. I never wanted to go there but I've been fending ... more »
Khamenei warns of ‘heavy blow’ against Israel over capital declaration
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 A.M.) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned from Tehran on Wednesday that “Zionists” would be dealt a heavy blow if Jerusalem is recognised as the capital of Israel. Speaking to an audience of Iranian officials and ambassadors of Muslim countries to Iran, Khamenei stressed that “Zionists” would be unable to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Entire western bank of Euphrates now under SAA control – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army recaptured the entire western bank of the Euphrates river from the so-called Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS; ISIL) on Wednesday. The SAA has reasserted full control over Al-Sukkariyah, Siyal and Ghabrah linking those areas with the capital of Deir Ez-Zor, Albukamal. The territorial gain links Damascus […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Video footage documents Syrian Army advances in west Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:43 A.M.) – Video footage emerged detailing the Syrian Arab Army’s advances on Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) terrorists in the western countryside of Damascus. The video displays the SAA units fortifying the recently captured Barda’aya hills. The Syrian Army had captured the strategic hill series after days of intense firefights with HTS militants. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi counterterrorism units launch massive security operation in Mosul
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:03 A.M.) – Iraqi counterterrorism units launched a massive security operation in Mosul city yesterday aimed at cracking on ISIS cells and hideouts dispersed around the ancient city. After compiling matching information from several Iraqi intelligence departments, a joint force was established consisting of the Iraqi Intelligence, National Security Department, Hawks Intelligence unit, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Video: NDF prepares for final Latakia offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:34 A.M.) – Video footage revealing training drills of National Defense Forces (NDF) storming units training on mountain warfare in the mountainous terrain of Latakia emerged on media sites affiliated with the loyalist force. The NDF continues to train more shock units in preparation for the upcoming battles with Jihadists in north Latakia. The Syrian High Command plans to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Firing up the Economy, Literally
NOTE: It’s a holiday here in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. The guys aren’t working today, and I’m moving slowly. So I thought I’d repost a piece that I wrote the last time I was in the Solomons, which was in 2010. It was posted on WattsUpWithThat, where I publish my scientific work.…
Did Cash-Strapped Puerto Rico Pay Government Employees More Than $100 Million Christmas Bonuses?
Controversy over the commonwealth's budget is not new, but attention on the bonuses as Puerto Rico struggles in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria is.
Sovereign constitutional oath activist Stephen Nalty sentenced to 36 years!
DENVER, COLORADO- Judge Michael Spear came down hard on judicial reform activists Stephen Nalty and Steve Byfield, who prosecutor Robert Shapiro insisted “can’t be rehabilitated.” The quiet Byfield received 22 YEARS, and this afternoon, so-called ringleader Nalty was given a sentence of 36 YEARS. For insisting that holders of public office file oaths secured by […]
What's with Jerusalem?
You could read many thousands of words about the Realpolitik of the decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and several thousand more about the outrage in reaction thereto. Or you could just read this from Ali Rivzi, aka *The Atheist Muslim*: "The truth about why Jerusalem has been such a nexus of conflict & bloodshed for billions of Jewish, Christian & Islamic mythologists is rarely stated [so] plainly": . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
If This Really Was Gotham City
...I'd appeal to Bruce Wayne for help and the closest thing we have to Harvey Dent is Robert Mueller and he's kind of busy at the moment. If any of you read my last fund raising post, you may remember that we got our food stamps shut off last autumn. To date, they have not been reinstated due to some bureaucratic foul up at the MA Office of Transitional Assistance. This means that we’re forced to pay for food out of pocket whereas our previous $357 allotment covered that. And we're still far from our next significant disbursement (half of which is eaten up by our predato... more »
Student-Athletes Share Perspectives at Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
Giving student-athletes opportunities to achieve academic excellence was a recurring theme at this year's Intercollegiate Athletics Forum.
“No, I Do Not Work Here”
Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry’s powerful speech at ASHE has empowered me to change the way I see these instances; to not only disrupt my own thinking of feeling less than, but to also elevate and honor the experiences of those who hold the jobs that I am mistaken to have.
Why I won't willingly live in Los Angeles, even if you pay me to
This picture, courtesy of The Vulgar Curmudgeon, scares the living daylights out of me. He posted it in connection with an evacuation order for about 200,000 Los Angelenos because of the danger from wildfire . . . but that's just the beginning. Imagine that a major earthquake strikes Southern California, or a really big wildfire threatens more of the city, or a health epidemic or some other natural catastrophe affects the region. Greater Los Angeles is said to contain almost 19 million people. There are few open areas; almost everywhere is built up, and roads are frequently ...more »
None of the Climate Alarmist Apocalypses Have Occurred or Are Even Possible
The climate alarmists have long tried to sell their apocalyptic scam by claiming that their policies will avoid catastrophic increases in global temperatures. The Daily Caller has recently inventoried some of the widely publicized such climate apocalypses predicted over the last 30 years by examining 12 of them. The alarmists’ 12 apocalyptic predictions have proved […]
7 Next-Level Mind Hacks that Can Change Everything
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - The post 7 Next-Level Mind Hacks that Can Change Everything appeared first on Waking Times.
Research Reveals How Sugar Causes Cancer
*Sayer Ji* - Hospitals feed cancer patients sugar and high carbohydrate diets for a reason. The post Research Reveals How Sugar Causes Cancer appeared first on Waking Times.
Global Vaccine Cartel Wreaks Destruction – The Evidence
*Jon Rappoport* - Massive vaccine damage, hidden. The post Global Vaccine Cartel Wreaks Destruction – The Evidence appeared first on Waking Times.
For That Special....... Someone On You Christmas List
Y'all remember Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP chapter president who was outed for pretending to be a black women when in fact she was born blonde and white. Well she's still delusional, but for all you fans she's put out a new 2018 calendar just in time for Christmas featuring her in sexy pin-up poses and chock full of motivational quotes for black people, people who wish they were black, or crazy people who think they are black when they clearly are not. *Downtrend* The first thing that will strike you as odd is that there IS a *RachelDolezal.com*. Going there you will see ... more »
Why Didn't The Democrats Move To Break Up The Too Big To Fail Banks? Too Many Conservative Dems Eager to Work With The GOP
I feel like Austin Frerick, the former Treasury Department economist running for Congress in the Des Moines-based Iowa seat (IA-03), has become a friend aside from just one of the Blue America-endorsed candidates. I feel like I learn something every time I talk with him. Looking at the corrupt-conservative push top deregulate Wall Street and give the bankster predators a green light to go back to ripping off their customers, Frerick told me that "the fundamental problem here is that we didn't address the key issue underlying the Great Recession and this 2nd Gilded Age: Economic C... more »
NASA: Radiation from Space is Increasing – weak sun to blame
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: High altitude instrumentation balloon measurements show an increase in cosmic rays since 2015 Since the spring of 2015, NASA’s Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus have been flying balloons to the stratosphere over California to measure cosmic rays. Soon after our monitoring program began, we quickly realized…
FBI Intervenes In Sexual Abuse Investigation At Texas Immigrant Detention Center
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into allegations of detainee sexual abuse by guards at a for-profit immigrant detention center in Texas. At a press conference on December 4, advocates with Grassroots Leadership, an Austin-based immigrant rights organization, announced the FBI had taken over the investigation at the T. The post FBI Intervenes In Sexual Abuse Investigation At Texas Immigrant Detention Center appeared first on Shadowproof.
Trump Shrinks Fedgov Landgrab in Utah: Hopefully, More Similar Acts to Follow
[image: trump-shrinks-fedgov-landgrab-in-utah-hopefully-more-similar-acts-to-follow] The unconstitutional Antiquities Act should be repealed and so-called “federal lands” in the western states should be turned over to the states, as our nation’s founders intended.
Trump Ignores Warnings, Formally Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
Trump Ignores Warnings, Formally Recognizes Jerusalem as Capital of Israel by https://www.rt.com/ Donald Trump has officially announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, where he plans to relocate the American embassy. The US President admitted the move will cause dissent, but says it could help resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict. – “Today, we […]
Trump Lays Out His Plan To Move The US Embassy To Jerusalem And Bring Peace To The Middle East
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Dec 6, 2017 Alex Jones presents President Trump’s speech, delivered earlier today, where he officially recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announces plans to move the US embassy there as well. end
Trump Recognizes Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital; Middle East Prepares For Violence
Trump Recognizes Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital; Middle East Prepares For Violence by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com/ As expected, President Trump on Wednesday recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and announced plans to relocate the U.S. embassy there, a decision that is certain to inflame tensions in the region and throw a wrench in potential peace negotiations, paradoxically uniting […]
Did Queen Elizabeth Remove the Obamas from Royal Wedding Guest List?
Fake news web sites reported that Michelle Obama desperately wanted to attend Prince Harry's wedding but received a "brutal beatdown" from the queen.
The One North Korea Threat The World Has Forgotten About
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* The Kim regime’s intelligence apparatus is ruthless and effective and could be used to good effect during any conflict on the Korean peninsula. *North Korean intelligence apparatus is one of Pyongyang’s strong suites. Indeed, Pyongyang’s security services have demonstrated their ability to strike far from home as was shown during the assassination of Kim Jong-Nam—elder half-brother to the North Korean despot—in Malaysia. The Kim regime’s intelligence apparatus is ruthless and effective and could be used to good effect during any conflict on the Ko... more »
The XB-70 Valkyrie: The Sad Story of the Biggest and Fastest U.S. Bomber Ever
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * But it never, ever dropped a single bomb. *With the growing realization that Soviet SAMs posed an increasing threat to American bombers, the Pentagon started to explore low-level penetration as an alternative. Low-level penetration involved flying under the radar horizon using terrain to mask a bomber’s approach, which greatly reduces enemy response times. Moreover, the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles greatly reduced the United States’ reliance on manned bombers. Many leading military strategists of the time believed bombers were ... more »
Firearm Fact: The One Major Difference That Separates the AK-47 and M16
*Fritz W. Ermarth* *Security, * And it involves dirt. *There is a relevant cultural and historical legacy at work here. American arms are informed by a history and a legacy in which a colonial farmer could shoot down a squirrel or a British officer with a rifled musket from a hundred yards. Russian arms, meanwhile, are informed by a history of a lot of peasant soldiers slogging through the mud to engage. No wonder, then, that the two have evolved such distinct comparative advantages.* Recently, Blake Franko of the *National Interest* published an article about the ubiquity of t... more »
Why the U.S. Marines Love the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The M27 has become so well liked in August 2017 the Marine Corps issued an intent notice to procure another 50,000 rifles—enough to equip every infantryman and automatic rifleman in front-line combat units. Marksmanship, the ability to shoot accurately and service targets with the minimum expenditure of ammunition, has always been part of the U.S. Marine Corps ethos. The adoption of the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle over the older M249 Squad Automatic Weapon marks a return to that ethos across the service at the small unit level. More accurate and cap... more »
Families Across America Can Expect a Tax Cut
*Adam Michel* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about tax reform in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 11, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] Policies in both tax bills would greatly improve America's current, woefully out-of-date tax code. Bold, pro-growth tax reform reached a major milestone last week. The House and Senate each passed slightly different versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The two versions now head to a conference committee where select lawmakers from the House and Senate will work to hammer out one unified bill that can become ... more »
Why the Patriot Missile Might Fail America's Military
*Joseph Cirincione* *Security, * [image: U.S. soldiers stand near the launcher of a Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) system during a demonstration at a South Korean airforce base in Suwon, about 46 km (28.7 miles) south of Seoul September 18, 2003. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon] America risks entering into a war with the mistaken belief that it has a shield against the enemy’s missiles when all it has is a sieve. It turns out that history does repeat itself. The news that the Patriot anti-missile system failed to shoot down a Scud in Saudi Arabia is in November 2017 is exactly wha... more »
The Death of the INF Treaty Could Signal a U.S.-Russia Missile Race
*Steven Pifer* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters Photo] Can the Trump administration and U.S. allies preserve it? The Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty marks its thirtieth anniversary on December 8. That could be one of its last. Russia has violated the treaty by deploying a prohibited ground-launched cruise missile. Congress has set the Department of Defense on a course to follow suit. Meanwhile, the silence of U.S. allies in Europe and Asia abets the agreement’s demise. The end of the INF Treaty will make the world less safe. Can the Trump administration and U.... more »
Are Arms Control Agreements Losing Their Value?
*Nikolai Sokov* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Russian seamen line up on a nuclear submarine as they train for a military parade to mark Navy Day in Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok July 25, 2008. Russian Navy marks its professional holiday on Sunday. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev (RUSSIA)] The sad fate of the INF treaty should serve as a lesson, not as an example. For a former negotiator, old treaties are like old dogs. They grow feeble and eventually pass away. You watch last years of their life with growing sadness, but know that some things in life are inevitable. The big differ... more »
North Korea: 'U.S. Threats Make War Unavoidable On Korean Peninsula
*Reuters:* *North Korea says U.S. threats make war unavoidable on Korean peninsula: KCNA* SEOUL (Reuters) - Large military drills being carried out by the United States and South Korea and U.S. threats of a preemptive war against Pyongyang have made the outbreak of war on the Korean peninsula “an established fact”, North Korea’s foreign ministry said. A spokesman for the North’s foreign ministry also blamed “confrontational warmongering” remarks by U.S. officials for pushing the peninsula to the brink of war. “The remaining question now is: when will the war break out?” the spok... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 6, 2017
*Shibley Telhami, Brookings:* *Why Is Trump Undoing Decades Of U.S. Policy on Jerusalem?* It is almost impossible to see the logic of the Trump administration’s expected recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and possibly moving the U.S. embassy to Israel there—before it even unveils what’s certain to be a controversial plan for Middle East peace, which will be tough enough to sell. The White House is probably betting that, despite the noises in the Arab world against such a move, their key allies in Saudi Arabia and Egypt will limit their opposition—already publicly voic... more »
Donald Trump announces plan to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Does not go over well.
'Jerusalem is Israel's capital' - US President Donald Trump announces, overturning decades of official US policy https://t.co/HoqKpCq3Dv pic.twitter.com/zGhdvdX5NU — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 6, 2017 Courtesy of the New York Times: *President Trump on Wednesday formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, reversing nearly seven decades of American foreign policy and setting in motion a plan to move the United States Embassy from Tel Aviv to the fiercely contested Holy City. * *“Today we finally acknowledge the obvious: that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital,”... more »
ISIS emerges out of thin air in Idlib as rebels concede territory
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:15 A.M.) – ISIS made a major push in Hama’s northeastern countryside on Wednesday when it captured half a dozen of villages from its radical adversary Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The seizure of Anbar, Abu Khanadiq , Rasm Abu Kursi, Abu Hayyeh and Rasm Al-Ahmar positions the terrorist group in Idlib’s southernmost provincial boundary […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
BREAKING: 250,000 Gazans protest Trumps recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:00 P.M)- Approximately 250,000 Gazans are currently protesting in the streets of Gaza, in opposition to US president Trumps decision to recognise the Capital of Israel as Jerusalem. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has also officially withdrawn from the ‘peace process’. Three days of rage have been declared by the Palestinian Authority and all […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
X22 Report, “The Manufacturing Situation In The US Is Much Worse Than Originally Thought”
X22 Report, “The Manufacturing Situation In The US Is Much Worse Than Originally Thought” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7VIp1nsoOM *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “Is The Middle East Ready To Explode Or Is There Something Else Happening?” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae2GqaGEJ3I
Musical Interlude: David Gates, “Suite: Clouds & Rain”
David Gates, “Suite: Clouds & Rain” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUwUKi9ouEc&feature=related
Trump formally recognizes Jerusalem capital of Israel...
*about time!* We know it's the right thing to do because lefty heads are exploding - in particular the muzzies. And do we care? Nope, no, nein , non, and finally קיין. It's has now become so easy to decide on the right thing to do. Always look at what the libtards support and do the exact opposite. And also look into the faces of the mobs, and then make your decision. *Pissed off peeps in Gaza* *You didn't really think I was going to pass up a chance to post a kitteh pic, did you?*
"A Look to the Heavens"
“When stars form, pandemonium reigns. A particularly colorful case is the star forming region Simeis 188 which houses an unusual and bright cloud arc cataloged as NGC 6559. Visible above are red glowing emission nebulas of hydrogen, blue reflection nebulas of dust, dark absorption nebulas of dust, and the stars that formed from them. *Click image for larger size.* The first massive stars formed from the dense gas will emit energetic light and winds that erode, fragment, and sculpt their birthplace. And then they explode. The resulting morass can be as beautiful as it is complex. Afte... more »
"Opinions..."
“The opinion which other people have of you is their problem, not yours.” - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross “If someone in your life talked to you the way you talk to yourself, you would have left them long ago.” - Carla Gordon
Columbia Makes $100 Million Investment in Diversity
Columbia University is taking steps to make sure its faculty and student body look more like the world around it, and this is helping the New York City school remain a diversity leader among institutions of higher education, especially Ivy League schools.
Moore Campaign Requests Vote Fraud Investigation
[image: moore-campaign-requests-vote-fraud-investigation] The Roy Moore for Senate campaign asked Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill to investigate potential vote fraud in the upcoming special election to replace U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, who resigned from office to accept his appointment as U.S. attorney general in the Trump administration.
Kirstjen Nielsen Confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security
[image: kirstjen-nielsen-confirmed-as-secretary-of-homeland-security] The Senate voted 62 to 37 on December 5 to confirm Deputy White House Chief of Staff Kirstjen Nielsen as the next secretary of Homeland Security.
Did a Funeral Home Owner’s Son Build a ‘Sex Doll’ Out of Body Parts?
A "news site" impersonating ABC News published a fake story about a grisly police investigation.
Did Denzel Washington Once Call Obama the ‘Criminal-In-Chief?’
An article reporting that the actor had insulted former President Barack Obama by calling him a "criminal" is just fake news.
"'The Atlantic Journal', June 16, 1883"
*"Atlantic Journal, June 16, 1883"* by LivingLifeFully.com "The world is too big for us, too much is going on, too many crimes, too much violence and excitement. Try as you will, you get behind in the race in spite of yourself. It's a constant strain to keep pace... and still, you lose ground. Science empties its discoveries on you so fast that you stagger beneath them in hopeless bewilderment. The political world is news seen rapidly, you're out of breath trying to keep pace with who's in and who's out. Everything is high pressure. Human nature can't endure much more." - Atlantic ... more »
Get To Know Concealed Carry Reciprocity-- Paul Ryan Just Rammed It Through Congress
Ready for more gun mayhem-- even if you live in a state with rational gun laws? Yesterday afternoon, Congress took a procedural vote providing for consideration of H.R. 38, Richard Hudson's Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which happens to be the NRA's #1 priority for the current session of Congress. The procedural motion passed 232-194, four Blue Dogs crossing the aisle to vote with the Republicans: Henry Cuellar (TX), Collin Peterson (MN), Vicente Gonzalez (TX) and Sanford Bishop (GA). The underlying bill itself has three Democratic cosponsors: Cuellar, Peterson and Bishop. There... more »
World News Briefs -- December 6, 2017 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, defying allies and foes* WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, effectively taking sides in one of the thorniest issues in the Mideast dispute and upsetting Washington’s friends and foes alike. dispute and upsetting Washington’s friends and foes alike. Trump announced his administration would begin a process of moving the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a step expected to take years and one that his pr... more »
Half Of U.S. Senate Democrats Have Called On Senator Franken To Resign
*NPR:* *Al Franken Under Pressure As Half Of Senate Democrats Call For Him To Resign* Several Democratic senators, including the chamber's second- and third-ranking Democrats, called Wednesday for Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., to step down in the midst of allegations that he inappropriately touched several women. "Senator Franken's behavior was wrong. He has admitted to what he did," Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip, tweeted, adding Franken "should resign from the Senate." "I'm shocked and appalled by Senator Franken's behavior," Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the S... more »
Judge: Reinstate College Frat House Revoked Over Co-ed Rule
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — A Connecticut private liberal arts college has been ordered to reinstate a fraternity house next fall after the school revoked its status over a requirement that residential fraternities accept women. The Hartford Courant reports the judge Monday also ordered Wesleyan University to pay Delta Kappa Epsilon nearly $412,000 in attorney fees and […]
‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Charged With Computer Crimes at Small Michigan College
Cyber shenanigans for 200? A former “Jeopardy!” winner has been charged with illegally accessing co-workers’ email accounts at a small Michigan college. Stephanie Jass is a former history professor at Adrian College. She appeared in Lenawee County court on Tuesday, charged with unauthorized access to a computer and using a computer to commit a crime. […]
In wake of newest allegations Senator Kirsten Gillibrand asks Al Franken to step aside.
This statement comes in response to the newest allegations against Franken. Courtesy of Politico: *A former Democratic congressional aide said Al Franken tried to forcibly kiss her after a taping of his radio show in 2006, three years before he became a U.S. senator. * *The aide, whose name POLITICO is withholding to protect her identity, said Franken (D-Minn.) pursued her after her boss had left the studio. She said she was gathering her belongings to follow her boss out of the room. When she turned around, Franken was in her face. * *The former staffer ducked to avoid Franken’... more »
Life's Circular Little Ironies
Remember her? That's Kim Davis, the Clerk of Rowan County, KY. See the guy on the right? That's David Ermold, to whom Davis had denied a marriage license, filing his candidacy with County Clerk Kim Davis to unseat Kim Davis. Ya gotta love life's circular little ironies. If you're on Facebook. go check out what happened when I posted this little tidbit on my wall. It went viral. If you can go there, check out the huge comment section. It's hilarious, thanks in no small part to the Bible-thumping right wing trolls it's (inevitably) attracted. I wouldn't be surprised if ... more »
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-Palestinians final political settlement. President Trump in his statement said that he is fulfilling his campaign promise. Such policy is not new in the political American arena. President Truman m... more »
The DCCC Should Make An Effort To Learn How To Flip A Red District Blue By Backing Progressives Instead Of Conservatives-- Even In Georgia
Tuesday was special election day in quite a few districts. Here in L.A., Berniecrat Wendy Carrillo won the Los Angeles assembly district (East L.A., Echo Park, Silver Lake, Highland Park Chinatown, Eagle Rock) that Jimmy Gomez gave up when he was elected to Congress. She beat another good Democratic candidate Luis Lopez 8,81 (52.8%) to 7,868 (47.2%). But the biggest and most newsworthy race was a seat flip in Georgia, a seat-flip that broke the Republicans' supermajority (two-thirds) in the state Senate. After Republican state Senator Hunter Hill resigned to run for governor two ... more »
Navajo Code Talker George B. Willie Sr. Walks On In Arizona at 92
They went to war, they did extraordinary things. They saved the world then they came home and lived ordinary lives. They became husbands and fathers and grandfathers. The members of this great generation, the World War II generation, are leaving us quickly now. The Navajo Nation announced that George B. Willie Sr, of Leupp, died on Tuesday. He was 92. We don’t know much about Willie. But we know enough. We know that like many of his generation he had to grow up quickly. We know he enlisted in the Marines when he was just 17 years old, serving with the Second Marine Division, 10th ... more »
Russian President Putin Claims Victory Against The Islamic State In Syria
*Reuters:* *Putin declares "complete victory" on both banks of Euphrates in Syria* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday a complete victory had been achieved over Islamic State militants on both banks of the Euphrates river in Syria. In comments released by the Kremlin, Putin said the military operation in the area was now finished, and that the focus would switch to a political process that would eventually involve presidential and parliamentary elections. Putin did not specify whether he was referring to the end of military operations in the who... more »
John Conyers “Retires” From Congress Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
[image: john-conyers-didnt-resign-but-retired-from-congress] Michigan’s Democrat Representative John Conyers “retired” from office on Tuesday in the midst of sexual harassment allegations after serving 53 years, the longest run of any current member of the House of Representatives.
The Navy Has One Submarine That Could Drop 154 Tomahawk Missiles on North Korea
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The story of the Ohio-Class SSGN. *The Ohio SSGNs’ awesome firepower, however, will only remain in the U.S. Navy for around another decade or so, at which time the entire fleet of Ohio-class submarines will be gradually replaced with the new Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines. The conventional land-attack role will be taken up by the large fleet of Virginia-class attack submarines, which can be equipped with the Virginia Payload Module to launch up to forty Tomahawks each. While this means it will take four Virginia-class submarines to e... more »
Jerusalem and the Follies of Trump's Embrace
*Daniel Levy* *Politics, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump leaves a note at the Western Wall in Jerusalem] Even if events do not immediately spiral out of control, the president’s announcement will have heightened tensions and sown the seeds for future instability. Israelis today are feeling the love from Washington and bracing themselves for trouble. As President Donald Trump announces practical steps towards moving the U.S. Embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, he breaks with precedent in overwhelmingly embracing the Israeli government narrative of Jerus... more »
Big sugar buried evidence to hide sugar harms
By Dr. Mercola A number of recent investigations have revealed a significant truth: The sugar industry has long known that sugar consumption triggers poor health, but hid the incriminating data, much like the tobacco industry hid the evidence linking smoking to lung cancer. The most recent of these investigations, based on unearthed historical documents, found
The Anthrax Vaccine: safety concerns
By the World Mercury Project Team Many news stories about vaccines bludgeon readers with the message that it is unacceptable to raise questions about vaccine safety. When the topic of vaccine safety manages to run the gauntlet and enter into public debate, the focus usually is on childhood vaccines. But what about the neglected topic
Acid reflux may respond better to diet than drugs
Every year, Americans spend nearly $13 billion on both over the counter and prescription meds to relive their acid reflux. In fact, it’s one of the most common health complaints among Americans, and the drugs used to relieve it are among the nation’s best-selling meds. RELATED STORY: 14 Home Remedies for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
BIGGER EUROPE! Junker Uses Brexit Chaos to Push Forward Plan for ‘United States of Europe’
BIGGER EUROPE! Junker Uses Brexit Chaos to Push Forward Plan for ‘United States of Europe’ by JOEY MILLAR, https://www.express.co.uk/ THE EU is under fire for what is being seen as a badly-timed call for a closer-union – especially in terms of finance. – The European Commission is meeting today where Jean-Claude Juncker’s vision for the future of […]
British Funds Aid Syrian Terror Group
PressTV News Videos Published on Dec 5, 2017 The British government has suspended an aid program to Syria after an investigation discovered that some of the money had been handed directly to the Nusra Front terrorist group. The British funding of the Access to Justice and Community Security Scheme was halted after concerns were raised about […]
Israel's Capital: Who Decides?
How will President Trump's announcement that the US would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital affect US policy in the Middle East? How might it affect our security, as the move will most certainly inflame and cause anger in the Muslim world? Is there a silver lining? We cover this complicated issue in today's Liberty Report:
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Trump’s Speech on US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
*Ominous* *Being one who did not believe Trump was anything but the status quo...* *From the earlier post: Trump to Recognize Jerusalem as Capital of Israel?* *Linking back, again: January 18/2017: Trump's Presidency: A Dangerous Deception* * Personally speaking here. I've never been a believer in "the Donald" as the leader of any sort of grassroots/populist movement. Nor do I buy the common presentation of the media being opposed to him. I'm also not a fan of the whole 'deep state' is against Mr Trump. I see the psychology of influence at play. * *About the latest inflammatory mo... more »
Chet Raymo, “Caught In The Middle”
*“Caught In The Middle”* by Chet Raymo "It doesn't take a genius to recognize that human males have a propensity for intergroup violence, and that the killing is often accompanied by rape. One need only read the newspapers. The only question is to what extent these tendencies are innate or culturally inculcated. Nature or nurture? Or both? A new book, "Sex and War: How Biology Explains Warfare and Terrorism and Offers a Path to a Safer World," by population biologist Malcolm Potts and science writer Thomas Hayden, dishes up a bit of both. The violence is in our (male) genes, they ma... more »
Ron Paul, Peace Envoy to North Korea?
After noting that Ron Paul has “broken down ways to deescalate North Korea,” Alex Jones on Tuesday asked Paul, who was a guest on the Alex Jones Show, if Paul would accept a request from President Donald Trump that Paul travel to North Korea as a peace envoy. In response, Paul first noted that he thinks the odds of the request being made “are pretty slim.” Paul, who is chairman of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, then proceeded to affirm that he would be “delighted to participate” should the request be to take part in “an honest attempt to try to have better relation... more »
Ron Paul, Peace Envoy to North Korea?
After noting that Ron Paul has “broken down ways to deescalate North Korea,” Alex Jones on Tuesday asked Paul, who was a guest on the Alex Jones Show, if Paul would accept a request from President Donald Trump that Paul travel to North Korea as a peace envoy. In response, Paul first noted that he thinks the odds of the request being made “are pretty slim.” Paul, who is chairman of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, then proceeded to affirm that he would be “delighted to participate” should the request be to take part in “an honest attempt to try to have better relation... more »
Ron Paul, Peace Envoy to North Korea?
After noting that Ron Paul has “broken down ways to deescalate North Korea,” Alex Jones on Tuesday asked Paul, who was a guest on the Alex Jones Show, if Paul would accept a request from President Donald Trump that Paul travel to North Korea as a peace envoy. In response, Paul first noted that he thinks the odds of the request being made “are pretty slim.” Paul, who is chairman of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, then proceeded to affirm that he would be “delighted to participate” should the request be to take part in “an honest attempt to try to have better relation... more »
Ron Paul, Peace Envoy to North Korea?
After noting that Ron Paul has “broken down ways to deescalate North Korea,” Alex Jones on Tuesday asked Paul, who was a guest on the Alex Jones Show, if Paul would accept a request from President Donald Trump that Paul travel to North Korea as a peace envoy. In response, Paul first noted that he thinks the odds of the request being made “are pretty slim.” Paul, who is chairman of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, then proceeded to affirm that he would be “delighted to participate” should the request be to take part in “an honest attempt to try to have better relation... more »
Does Switching Your Twitter Location to Germany Block Nazi Content?
Changing your Twitter account's country to Germany does cause some far-right profiles to be withheld from view.
Secret Santa Couple Pays off $10K in Layaway Orders in Maine
The South Portland couple wished to remain anonymous.
OF COURSE AL FRANKEN SHOULD RESIGN
As I'm sure you know, there's another Al Franken accuser: A former Democratic congressional aide said Al Franken tried to forcibly kiss her after a taping of his radio show in 2006, three years before he became a U.S. senator. The aide, whose name POLITICO is withholding to protect her identity, said Franken (D-Minn.) pursued her after her boss had left the studio. She said she was gathering her belongings to follow her boss out of the room. When she turned around, Franken was in her face. The former staffer ducked to avoid Franken’s lips. As she hastily left the room, she said, Fr... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Song of the Builders"
*"Song of the Builders"* "On a summer morning I sat down on a hillside to think about God - a worthy pastime. Near me, I saw a single cricket; it was moving the grains of the hillside this way and that way. How great was its energy, how humble its effort. Let us hope it will always be like this, each of us going on in our inexplicable ways building the universe.” ~ Mary Oliver, “Why I Wake Early”
"Nothing Pains Some People More..."
"Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Industrial Fishing Of Sandeels Is To Blame For Seabird Declines, Not Climate Change
By Paul Homewood Back to that RSPB report: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/climate-change-making-rare-breeding-114035984.html According to Yahoo: The report went on: “The UK’s kittiwake population has declined by 70% since 1986 because of falling breeding success and adult survival. “Climate change has reduced the availability of the sandeels they rely upon in the breeding season. “Other species that feed largely […]
English Cameroonians Flee Government Troops In The Southwest Of The Country
*Reuters*: *Cameroon escalates military crackdown on Anglophone separatists * YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Cameroon’s government has ordered thousands of villagers to leave their homes in the Anglophone Southwest region as it deploys troops to root out armed separatists who have vowed to loosen President Paul Biya’s long grip on power. The deployment marks an escalation of Biya’s year-long crackdown on peaceful protests in the English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions that has killed dozens of civilians and forced thousands to flee their homes in fear of reprisals. Now, the gover... more »
Russian lawyer at center of that notorious Trump Tower meeting during the 2016 campaign, says that Donald Trump Jr. asked for dirt on the Clinton Foundation.
Courtesy of NBC News: *Donald Trump Jr. asked a Russian lawyer at the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting whether she had evidence of illegal donations to the Clinton Foundation, the lawyer told the Senate Judiciary Committee in answers to written questions obtained exclusively by NBC News. * *The lawyer, Natalia Veselnitskaya, told the committee that she didn't have any such evidence, and that she believes Trump misunderstood the nature of the meeting after receiving emails from a music promoter promising incriminating information on Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump's Democratic opponent... more »
228 men in northern Raqqa forced to join Kurdish ranks
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:10 P.M.) – Since the beginning of 2017, thousands of people have been rounded up and recruited by the US-backed ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ as the Kurdish-led militia looks to beef up its manpower by enrolling local combat-ready men and women. With large swaths of northern Syria under its control, a batch of 228 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US shocks world by “recognizing” Jerusalem as Israeli “capital”
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:05 PM) – United States president Donald Trump has shocked the world by pushing through the much-feared decision to officially recognize the Israeli claim on the entire city of Jerusalem as its capital, thereby ignoring warnings all around the world that the decision would spark further unrest and instability in the Middle East. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
CONFIRMED: USA becomes first state to recognise Jerusalem/Al-Quds as Israeli capital
Donald Trump has confirmed the highly anticipated move by the US. More The post CONFIRMED: USA becomes first state to recognise Jerusalem/Al-Quds as Israeli capital appeared first on The Duran.
49 Countries Are Violating International Sanctions On North Korea
*CNN*: *Report: 49 countries have been busting sanctions on North Korea* President Trump has been tightening the screw on North Korea, ramping up sanctions and urging other countries to sever trade links with Kim Jong Un's regime. But dozens of countries have violated international sanctions on Pyongyang in recent years, according to a new report by a Washington-based think tank. It highlights the scale of the challenge facing Trump as he tries to cut North Korea out of the global trading system as a way of pressuring it to abandon its nuclear weapons program. A total of 49 count... more »
Commentaries And Analysis On President Trump's Decision To Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital
*Will Inboden, Foreign Policy*: *Will the U.S. Embassy’s Move to Jerusalem Matter?* *Israel currently sits athwart two countervailing strategic trends.* The White House’s announcement today that the United States will be recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and potentially moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is commanding headlines and provoking consternation from some Middle Eastern leaders (for a balanced articulation of the many nuances and ramifications of this issue, see this insightful assessment by Dennis Ross and David Makovsky). As newsworthy as the J... more »
Another ‘worse than we thought’ study: Warming to be 15% worse than worst case scenario
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: From the ‘scare tactical modeling’ department comes this press release today, which has been circulating to news media until the embargo lifted this morning. You’ll see all sorts of caterwauling from the usual media outlets about how global warming is even worse now, and the future looks grim.…
Emergency in Arctic waters as oil tanker gets stuck in ice, drifts ashore
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Arctic Northern Sea Route The risks of underestimating seasonal Arctic sea ice catch up with a group of over-optimistic Russian sailors. The 35 year old vessel «Chukotka+» carried several thousand tons of oil and independently tried to make it across the Northern Sea Route, says the Barents Observer. Little…
India Could Cordially Compete With China Through BRICS+
There is no state besides Russia that’s capable of managing the growing competition between these two Asian Great Powers. The post India Could Cordially Compete With China Through BRICS+ appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Baking Chaos
Yesterday's oral argument in *Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado, *in which a baker claims a free speech right to refuse to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, suggested that a majority of the Court may be inclined to rule for the baker. But the most coherent way for the justices to do that would signify almost nothing about the larger question of how to resolve the tension between same-sex rights and religious liberty. Instead, it would complicate President Trump’s life in, of all things, the apparently unrelated travel ban case. I explain in a new piece at American Prospect, here.
Palestine, Honduras, and Bears Ears -- Trump and Global Elite Plunge World into Moral Abyss
Protest in Salt Lake on Monday as Trump guts Bears Ears lands. Photos by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Palestine, Honduras, and Bears Ears -- Trump and Global Elite Plunge World into Moral Abyss Article by Brenda Norrell Photos by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Censored News The systematic seizure of the world's resources is being accelerated by Donald Trump and the
Sheriff Says Graphic Video of K9 Attacking Mentally Ill Man for No Reason Shows Proper Procedure
[image: mentally ill]A graphic video was just released showing deputies torture a non-violent mentally ill inmate with their K9 and the sheriff says it's by the book.
Recording that Police Said Didn’t Exist of Feldman Naming His Abusers was Just FOUND
[image: recording]Moments ago, after denying the existence of a recording in which Corey Feldman named his abusers, police found the tape—vindicating Feldman.
The (Almost) Forgotten Tale of How Great Britain Launched Its Own ‘Pearl Harbor’
*Michael Peck* *Security, * And Japan must have noticed. *Nonetheless, if the Italian fleet wouldn't come out to fight, then the British -- in time-honored Royal Navy tradition -- would take the fight to them. After December 7, 1941, the idea of aircraft carriers striking a fleet in harbor seemed obvious. But just a year before, aircraft carriers were still a new and relatively untried weapon. Still, the British were studying a torpedo strike on Taranto by carrier-based aircraft as early as 1938.* It was the hour before midnight when the battleships slept. Snug in their harbor...more »
Outside-In Won't Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
*Paul R. Pillar* *Israel Palestinian Territories Saudi Arabia, Middle East* Donald Trump never has given evidence that he has new, fresh, and promising ideas to achieve his declared objective of an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement. His statements on the subject can more plausibly be interpreted as another piece of braggadocio about his self-declared deal-making ability. The obstacles to an Israeli-Palestinian peace have long been painfully apparent, even if much discussion of the subject does not candidly acknowledge them. The contours of any fair and stable resolution of t... more »
Reaction To President Trump's Decision To Recognize Jerusalem As The Capital Of Israel
*Reuters:* *Frustration and fury among Arabs at Trump's Jerusalem declaration* CAIRO/AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Arabs denounced President Donald Trump’s plan to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem as a slap in the face but few thought their governments would do much in response. Trump phoned allies in the Middle East late on Tuesday to tell them the United States would acknowledge Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday and prepare to move its embassy there. “It incites feelings of anger among all Muslims and threatens world peace,” said Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, Ima... more »
OK, that's embarrassing
It seems a Marshall Islands-registered tanker, the MT Swan Biscay, ran aground in the Cape Fear River in North Carolina last month. Judging by this footage from a security camera, there was no-one on the bridge or at the wheel when she did so - or, if they were, they were concentrating on anything but doing their jobs! She can't have been too badly damaged, because she was refloated very quickly, and at last check was over in Europe. She probably ran onto a mud- or sandbank, and didn't hole her hull. Peter
Trump Respects Israel’s Sovereignty in Embassy Move to Jerusalem
[image: trump-respects-israel-s-sovereignty-in-embassy-move-to-jerusalem] President Trump's decision to move our embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, which Israel considers its capital, is a sign that he respects the sovereignty of other nations.
Why Should Tips Be Business of U.S. Government?
[image: why-should-tips-be-business-of-u-s-government] Who should decide tip policy — the government or the free market?
Denzel Washington on Building Strong Black Families: “It Starts in the Home”
[image: denzel-washington-on-building-strong-black-families-it-starts-in-the-home] Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington offered his opinion on what is behind the breakdown of black families in America.
Does Turmeric Prevent Dementia?
Myriad studies have suggested that turmeric can treat or prevent dementia, but evidence of its efficacy is problematic.
“Heaven Forbid Peace Should Break Out Between the US and North Korea!”
*“Heaven Forbid Peace Should Break Out * *Between the US and North Korea!”* by Antonius Aquinas "As long as the US Empire can be funded and maintained on the backs of its taxpaying public, the chance of de-escalation of tensions not only on the Korean peninsula, but throughout the world are practically nil. And, as long as the nation’s current interventionist ideology holds sway, it will only be through a financial meltdown that the US’s role as global policeman will come to a much-needed end. The most recent example of the world’s biggest bully escalating matters is its on-again, ... more »
Russian President Putin Announces He's Running For Re-Election In 2018
*TASS:* *Putin announces bid for 2018 Russian presidential race* Russia’s forthcoming election is due on March 18, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin will contest another presidential term in 2018. He declared his election plans at a meeting with veterans and workers of the automobile plant GAZ. "Yes, I will run for the president of the Russian Federation," Putin said. Russia will move only forward and no one will stop its advance, Putin pointed out: "Russia will move only ahead and in this advance nothing and nobody will stop it". *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: No one is... more »
President Trump Announces That The U.S. Will Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital
*Daily Mail:* *My act of political courage: Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital TODAY despite international fury from the Pope, the UK, Russia, China, Turkey, Iran and Palestinians who say 'he's declaring war against 1.5 billion Muslims'* * President Trump is set to announce he's recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital city, and starting the process of moving the U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv * 'Many presidents have said they want to do something, and they didn't do it; whether it's through courage or they change their mind I can't tell you,' he said * Internat... more »
Dec. 6: An Insanely Dangerous Day
The December 5 edition of the irving press took little time to read. The front page headline - about a man killed in a road accident - wasn't written as a news report at all. It was written as an obituary. There was a real news story, lower on the page and shorter - about a medical committee which advocated privatization of more medical services, along with a note that many doctors vehemently opposed any such move. (It was no great surprise to see that the editorial vehemently supported privatization. The paper almost always opposes government services, even when they are far cheape... more »
Ruth Davidson goes global with her ‘Tories don’t actually hate government’ message
The post Ruth Davidson goes global with her ‘Tories don’t actually hate government’ message appeared first on UnHerd.
Masterpiece Cakeshop and how “religious liberty” became so toxic
Until recently, almost all Americans were for religious liberty. Then LGBTQ rights and the contraception mandate came along. This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the question of whether a small cake-making business can refuse service to a gay couple — a clash both left and right have elevated into a key moment in the culture wars. Many on the left now regard “religious liberty” as a coded term for discrimination and exclusion. Many on the right feel they are being persecuted for their unpopular beliefs. The current unpleasantness is unnecessary. The tradition of reli... more »
Quote of the Day: Why left & right fight
*"What the left and right share in common is a demand to go back, to reclaim, to seek revenge against those who resist them... Their positions are largely indistinguishable. And yet, they and their supporters loathe each other. Each considers the other an enemy to be destroyed. This is not a fight about power as such but about in whose service it will be used."* ~ Jeffrey Tucker, from his book* Right-Wing Collectivism: The Other Threat to Liberty* . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
abstract art - Mike Philbin - new solo exhibition in Oxford UK
My solo exhibition of recent abstract art on canvas, in Caffe Nero @ Oxford UK's flagship Blackwell's book store in Broad Street, was brought forward from mid-December to right now. The exhibition officially opened at 9am on the 4th December 2017, and is due to close on the 31st January 2018: so eight weeks. There's a combined A4 laminated BIO and PRICELIST dotted round the show, and all the paintings have a relevant number, from 1 to 12, but they're abstract and therefore there is no title to help you work out what the image is supposed to mean to you. Current customer/colleag... more »
Netflix Writes Accused Actor Masterson Out of Comedy
Netflix says it has written Danny Masterson out of the comedy "The Ranch" with Los Angeles police investigating sexual assault claims against him that date back to the 2000s.
World News Briefs -- December 6, 2017
*Reuters:* *Defying warnings of new conflict, Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital* WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will announce on Wednesday that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, breaking with longtime U.S. policy and potentially threatening regional stability. Despite warnings from Western and Arab allies, Trump in a 1 p.m. (1800 GMT) White House speech will direct the State Department to begin looking for a site for an embassy in Jerusalem as part of what is expected to be a y... more »
Meet Katherine Brezler-- Hope For A Better New York State
About a month ago, New York had some important local elections that ended very well. One was to for County Executive of Westchester. The incumbent, Trump crony Rob Astorino-- on whom Bannon and Mercer spent over a million dollars trying to stave off defeat-- was beaten 116,767 (57%) to 89,463 (43%) by Democratic state Senator George Lattimer. Lattimer's district (SD-37) starts at Glen Island Park and Parkway N at the top of Van Cortlandt Park in the south, and shoots north through parts of New Rochelle and Southeast Yonkers into Bronxville, White Plains, Eastchester, Larchmont, Ma... more »
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