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Save The Children: One In Six Children Live In War Zones
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *DW: **One in six children live in war zones, Save the Children says* Being a child in Syria, Afghanistan or Somalia means living in one of the most dangerous countries in the world for kids, Save the Children has reported. Attacks on children in schools and hospitals are becoming normal. According to a report published Thursday by global charity Save the Children, more than 357 million children live in war and conflict zones, an increase of roughly 75 percent from the early 1990s. Around half of those affected, some 165 million children, live in "hig... more »
Turkish media publishes photos of 415 YPG fighters killed in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:35 A.M.) – The Turkish media posted a collage of pictures on Wednesday that showed the photos of more than 400 YPG fighters killed during Operation Olive Branch. Based on the photo collage, at least 415 members of the YPG had been killed in the Afrin region of Aleppo since January 20th of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS seizes entire neighborhood in south Damascus after big battle Al-Qaeda – Map update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 A.M.) – On Wednesday, Islamic State forces operating in the southern districts of Damascus city seized the Halfa neighborhood in Yarmouk Camp from rival jihadists of the Al-Qaeda affiliate group Ha’yat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra). The Yarmouk Camp district town has been disputed between ISIS and Syrian rebel groups for many, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Picture Of The Day
People attend a candlelight vigil the day after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Mourning after Florida mass shooting* (Reuters).
The U.S. Army Will No Longer Require Recruits To Show They Can Throw Hand Grenades 2 Meters In Order To Graduate
A soldier in basic combat training with a US Army infantry regiment tosses a practice grenade into a bunker on the hand grenade assault course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on February 1, 2016 *Daily Mail:* *US Army drops grenade throwing as a requirement to graduate because new recruits can't throw far enough (but do they mean women?)* * US Army will no longer require recruits to show adequate hand grenade skills * Change is being made because many enlistees 'can’t throw it far enough' * Recruits also won't be required to pass land navigation course to graduate * Army's redesig... more »
U.S. Marines Will Soon Be Using Touch Screen Tablets And Smart Phone Technology To Call In Air And Artillery Strikes
The MAGTF Common Handheld program will allow Marines to securely use modern handheld communications devices like tablets and smartphones in tactical environments to make more informed decisions on the go. (Pfc. Tyler W. Stewart/Marine Corps) *Marine Times*:* Accurate air and artillery strikes, coming soon from a tablet* The Corps is on the cusp of further integrating touch screen tablet and smartphone technology that will aid Marines calling in accurate air artillery strikes. It’s the latest development by the Marine Corps to procure small lightweight systems to aid infantry Mari... more »
BWorld 185, Lower taxes via more mineral exports
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last February 6, 2018. Countries that impose zero income taxes on their nationals are dependent on extracting and exporting their natural resources such as oil and natural gas. Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates are examples of such countries. Instead of minimizing the extraction of these fossil fuels (and keeping them in the ground, as advocated by environmentalist groups), these countries extract these resources big time, export them to the rest of the world, and sustain their governments’ economic an... more »
Just like Ft Worth and Here and other Lynch ‘Law’ locales…
Sort of like here and Ft Worth.. not really.. the “sort of like” statement softens the hard truth. Our mayor here, Suthers, was the Gestapo Uberfuhrer aka Attorney General of Colorado and made damned sure the PIGS never get punished for their crimes, especially murders of “fleeing suspects” and prisoners. Coward scum killed Michael Marshall, […]
The U.S. Army Wants To Stockpile 150,000 Artillery Shells Next Year
US paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division engage ISIS militants with artillery in support of Iraqi and Peshmerga fighters in Mosul, July 5, 2017. US Army *Tass & Purpose:* *The Army Plans On Stockpiling Thousands Of Artillery Shells Ahead Of The Next Big War * *The Army plans to buy nearly 150,000 artillery shells next fiscal year as soldiers train to fight conventional wars again.* The Army’s proposed fiscal 2019 budget calls for purchasing an eye-popping 148,297 155mm shells, including 1,189 GPS-guided Excalibur rounds designed for use in danger-close situations, official... more »
CIA Argues It Has The Right To Give Classified Info To Reporters But Not To The Public
The CIA seal is displayed in the lobby of CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. (File Photo) *FAS:* *CIA Defends Selective Disclosure to Reporters* The Central Intelligence Agency said yesterday that it has the right to disclose classified information to selected journalists and then to withhold the same information from others under the Freedom of Information Act. FOIA requester Adam Johnson had obtained CIA emails sent to various members of the press including some that were redacted as classified. How, he wondered, could the CIA give information to uncleared reporters — in this cas... more »
ALF 10, Conference 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia
The Asia Liberty Forum (ALF) 2018 conference ended successfully last week. Venue is the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, the hotel is facing the Jakarta Central circle, Thamrin. Plenty of participants from many countries. Hats off to Atlas and the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS). Opening remarks on Day 1 was given by Atlas President and CEO, Brad Lips (below) then Saidah Sakwan, Chairperson of CIPS. Then the Cornerstone Talks with six speakers. From left: Amartuvshin Dorj (Mises-Mongolia), Hizkia Respatiadi (CIPS), Eunhee Park (Teach North Korean Refugees/TNKR, S. ... more »
Rex Tillerson expected to face off with Erdogan
Turkey's hatred of American alliance with Syrian Kurds has led to threats against US troops in Syria More The post Rex Tillerson expected to face off with Erdogan appeared first on The Duran.
FAKE NEWS: reports of ‘scores of Russians’ killed in Syria false
Russia denies reports of 'scores' or 'hundreds' of Russians killed in US air raid east of Euphrates More The post FAKE NEWS: reports of ‘scores of Russians’ killed in Syria false appeared first on The Duran.
Still Flipping Out Over The Generic Congressional Polls? Don't
For those still nervous about generic congressional polls showing less strength among generic Democrats than it was a few weeks ago I want to offer two graphics. Above is one showing how Democrat Margaret Good fared on Tuesday against the son of Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan in a Trump district in southwest Florida. It's great than Margaret won but what's even more important is that there was a 12 point swing away from the Republicans and towards the Democrats in a state legislative race with record-breaking turnout. Remember, Republicans have 12,060 more registered voters ... more »
"Insanity Fatigue"
*"Insanity Fatigue"* by Mike Krieger "Oligarchs, though they speak of deconstructing the administrative state, actually increase deficits and the size and power of law enforcement and the military to protect their global business interests and ensure domestic social control. The parts of the state that serve the common good wither in the name of deregulation and austerity. The parts that promote the oligarchs’ power expand in the name of national security, economic growth and law and order." - Chris Hedges, "The Deadly Rule of the Oligarchs" If you’ve been checking in with this sit... more »
ANGLO-IRISH VICE RING
Anonymous 15 February 2018 at 17:08 commented as follows: 1. *Village magazine* February 2018 | Issue 62 How the Anglo-Irish Vice-Ring operated Two boys from Kincora were trafficked to London and abused, one of them by a high-profile TV star who is still alive By Joseph de Búrca In 2017 Village published a series of articles highlighting allegations of British Establishment complicity in child abuse in Ireland, particularly the crucially flawed Hart Report which was published in Northern Ireland (NI) a year ago. Judge Hart was ...more »
Britain Poised To Impose Direct Rule Over Northern Ireland
By VOA: “Britain Poised to Impose Direct Rule Over Northern Ireland February 15, 2018 1:40 PM, by Jamie Dettmer The … Continue reading →
Japanese Supervolcano Has 2000 feet of Dome Lift
A supervolcano under the sea just south of the Japanese main island has lifted the sea bed 2000 or so feet. It is venting gas. This is "not good". Continue reading →
Florida Gunman Had Extra Ammo at School, Fired for 3 Minutes
The teenager accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at a Florida high school confessed to carrying out one of the nation's deadliest school shootings and carried extra ammunition in his backpack.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Announce Separation
The couple said that the decision to split "was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year."
Parkland High School Shooting Rumors, Hoaxes, and Conspiracy Theories
A number of unverified claims about the Parkland school shooting spread on social media in its immediate wake.
Parkland High School Shooting Rumors, Hoaxes, and Conspiracy Theories
A number of unverified claims about the Parkland school shooting spread on social media in its immediate wake.
The Navy Is Getting More Aircraft Carriers, Submarines and F-35s
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Trump military build-up continues. The Navy’s shipbuilding and aircraft procurement accounts are getting a boost in the President’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal. “The department appreciates the strong support in Congress for naval shipbuilding,” Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget Rear Adm. Brian E. Luther told reporters. “New construction totals have increased since last year's plan, with three additional ships added in this request: one DDG 51, one expeditionary sea base and one fleet oiler, for a total of 10 battle force shi... more »
The Navy Might Finally Get the Cash to Fix One Its Greatest Flaws
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Naval aviators will get the maximum amount of money that they can absorb. The United States Navy is trying to make up for severe readiness shortfalls in its aviation maintenance and readiness levels in the Presidents 2019 budget proposal. “In aviation readiness, our aircraft depot maintenance is funded to max executable capacity, which, this year, increases to 92 percent of the requirement,” Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget Rear Adm. Brian E. Luther told reporters. “This request increases slightly from Fiscal Year 18, and our increa... more »
China's Political Climate Crushes One More Dream
*Timothy B. Weston* *Politics, Asia* [image: A paramilitary policeman watches a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square ahead of the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China] Over the past five years, during the tenure of President Xi, cultural and intellectual life in China has steadily become less free. For years, the independently owned and operated Jifeng Bookstore (季风书园) was by almost any measure the best in Shanghai. It offered not only the latest works on Chinese economics and politics, but also translations of foreign works on a wide ra... more »
How We Got Trump's Clash with the Deep State
*Christopher A. Preble* *Politics, North America* [image: A surveillance camera is seen near a barbed-wire fence inside the Chinon Nuclear Power Plant] Had the deep state gotten its way, Donald J. Trump would never have come close to the Oval Office, let alone be sitting in it. *Note: this article is part of a **symposium** included in the March/April 2018 issue of the *National Interest*.* AMERICA’S FOUNDERS anticipated how a sprawling national-security state could subvert the popular will, and even endanger the nation’s interests. James Madison told his fellow delegates at the... more »
Polish Ambassador: Why the Antidefamation Law is Justified
*Piotr Wilczek* *Politics, Europe* [image: 73rd anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau] “Holocaust denial is not only denial of German crimes, but also other ways of falsifying history." Over the past several days there have been many voices around the world commenting on Poland’s recently passed antidefamation legislation. Some unfortunately misinterpreted the wording of the legislation, others expressed concern, but almost all who spoke did so out of care for the memory of the Holocaust. This at its core, is Pola... more »
America Has Turned a Blind Eye to the Taliban's Territorial Gains
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. Army Pfcs. Nicholas Sudano, right, and Nicholas Querzoli, both assigned to the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team, secure the gate to the construction site of a radio station and media center while engineers inspect the project site in Qalat, Afghanistan] There is a gap between the rosy assessments offered by U.S. commanders and the media reports that have trickled out of Afghanistan. Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s Vietnam War, a ten-part volume diving into one of the most unpopular wars in American history, won plaudits fr... more »
America Has No Deep State
*Paul R. Pillar* *Politics, North America* [image: An cufflink with CIA logo is seen on CIA Director John Brennan's shirt as he testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on] The fictitious idea of a deep state is doing more to politicize the bureaucracy than any real deep state ever did. *Note: this article is part of a **symposium** included in the March/April 2018 issue of the *National Interest*.* THE CONCEPT of a deep state neatly describes certain patterns of power in some foreign countries, but it has no purchase in American politics, where it serves only ... more »
Glyphosate Residues Discovered in Almond Milk, Bread and Veggie Burgers
New laboratory testing commissioned by Moms Across America has shown the presence of the world’s most used herbicide - glyphosate – in almond milk, vegetarian burgers, bread and Skippy’s “100% Natural” peanut butter and Lipton’s “100% Natural” Mint and Green tea. The new round of testing follows on from similar testing commissioned by Moms Across America on popular U.S. orange […] The post Glyphosate Residues Discovered in Almond Milk, Bread and Veggie Burgers appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Turkey Threatens US for Role in Syria Ahead of Secretary Visit
PressTV Published on Feb 14, 2018 Turkish-American ties are at a low ebb. Ankara keeps accusing Washington of supporting Kurdish militants in northern Syria amid a Turkish operation in that region. The Turkish president has renewed the claim as he waits for the US secretary of state to arrive in Ankara on Thursday. end
Central Banks Are Preparing To Take Control Of The Blockchain
X22Report Published on Feb 15, 2018 The Canadian housing crisis is imploding, sales have dropped on existing homes. Inflation is starting to pick up, once inflation gets going the central bank will not be able to control it. The central banks are beginning to move into the blockchain arena, they are now working with Saudi Arabia […]
Gerald Celente Talks Key Trends with Lynette Zang
ITM Trading Streamed live 7 hours ago In this edition of Coffee with Lynette she interviews Gerald Celente, who developed the Globalnomic® methodology to identify, track, forecast and manage trends, is a political atheist. end
Is France Ready? Macron Vows to Return of Mandatory Army Service
RT Published on Feb 15, 2018 The French president is on course to tick another campaign pledge off the list. Emmanuel Macron’s promising to bring back compulsory military service – and his party’s been busy trying to whip up support. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8z4n end
Evidence Showing the Market is Manipulated: “Rampant Manipulation Of VIX”
DAHBOO77 Published on Feb 13, 2018 We first exposed the “conspiracy fact” that VIX manipulation runs the entire market back in 2015 as the ubiquitous VIX-crushing algo-runs coincided with a non-stop shorting of VIX futures by a seemingly bottomless-pocketed player in the market… which happened to coincide with the arrival of Simon Potter as the head […]
Bond Bubble Popping? | Rick Rule
FinanceAndLiberty.com Published on Feb 14, 2018 President of Sprott US Holdings tells Silver Doctors why he’s bearish on bonds and bullish on precious metals. With the recent rise in the US 10-year Treasury yield, Rick Rule says the bond bull market could be at its end. A reversal in the bond market could be bad for […]
True US Goal in Syria is Control Over Resources, Not Fighting ISIS – Russian MoD
True US Goal in Syria is Control Over Resources, Not Fighting ISIS – Russian MoD by https://www.rt.com/ The US-led coalition’s attack on pro-government forces in Syria has again proven that Washington’s true goal is to capture “economic assets” instead of fighting terrorism, the Russian Defense Ministry said. – The MoD was referring to an incident which […]
Iran Tells U.S. to Get Out of Syria As World Powers Turn Against Each Other
Iran Tells U.S. to Get Out of Syria As World Powers Turn Against Each Other by TOM O’CONNOR, http://www.newsweek.com/ Iran told the U.S. to withdraw its forces from Syria and cease operations there Wednesday because Washington’s presence was deemed illegal by the local government. – Ali Akbar Velayati, the top foreign policy adviser to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah […]
The Progressive Praetorian Guard Turns on America
The events that are currently unfolding are truly shocking, and something far more reminiscent of a Banana Republic than America. During the Obama Administration, it appears that the most critical institutions of our Governmental system were corrupted. The EPA, The IRS, The FBI, The Justice Department and the Presidency all conspired to punish and harass conservatives, … Continue reading "The Progressive Praetorian Guard Turns on America"
The Nutty Negress Of MSNBC and Another Fact-Free Brain Dropping
None other than the New York Times recently declared Joy Reid ‘*the heroine of the Resistance*” and few would argue with that. The media arm of the Resistance exists solely to lie and smear Donald Trump because the whinny leftist lost their Chicago Jesus and upset most of America doesn’t share in their liberal lunacy. And nobody is as full of shit and better at lying with a smile on her face as Joy Reid. In her latest line of things that are completely untrue, the MSNBC host puts forth the theory that Trump's ICE units have a quota to deport innocent people like math teachers and ... more »
Breaking: Huge explosions heard all over east Damascus as Syrian Army, rebels clash
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:25 A.M.) – There will be no sleep tonight for the residents in both government and rebel-held east Damascus, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Islamist rebels clash at several axes. According to an Al-Masdar field correspondent in Damascus, the Islamist rebels began the night by firing more than 30 mortar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US continues to supply Kurds with arms, provoking Turkey – Russian FM
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has commented on the developments in Syria, including the issue of arms supplies to Kurds from the US and the American military presence in al-Tanf. “The Americans have sent the Kurds convoys with weapons through the territory of Iraq, provoking Turkey. Turkey, in turn, has continued its military activity […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Lebanese Army arrests Nusra-linked terrorist inside Arsal
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:05 A.M.) – The Lebanese Army arrested a member of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (formerly Al-Nusra Front) inside the city of ‘Arsal on Wednesday. According to the National News Agency of Lebanon, the army arrested the Lebanese national, Hussein A.R, inside ‘Arsal after receiving information on his whereabouts. The wanted terrorist had fought with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army uncovers large web of tunnels belonging to ISIS in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:55 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a large network of tunnels belonging to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), Wednesday, while combing through the Deir Ezzor countryside, a military source told Al-Masdar News tonight. According to the military source, the Syrian Arab Army was conducting a search-and-destroy mission in the eastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US never gave heavy weapons to Kurdish YPG forces: Tillerson
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Tuesday accused the United States of increasing military support for the YPG operating in Syria. The official added that the YPG should not rely on external support. Meanwhile, the United States has never provided the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) with weapons, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
All-female YPJ unit destroys armed pick-up truck belonging to Turkish-backed rebels in Afrin (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The all-female YPJ force destroyed an armed pick-up truck that belonged to the Turkish-backed rebels inside the Afrin region of Aleppo on Wednesday. According to the official media wing of the Kurdish-led YPG, the YPJ unit scored a direct hit on the armored pick-up truck as it was traveling through […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Video footage of Russian jets retaliating against rebels for striking Mhardeh Power Plant
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 P.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces launched several retaliatory airstrikes over the northern Hama countryside, today, targeting the areas used by Jaysh Al-‘Izza to attack the Mhardeh Power Plant. According to a military report from Hama, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched at least a dozen airstrikes over the towns of Al-Lataminah and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Aw, Hope Hicks and wife beater Rob Porter are no longer dating? Say it ain't so!
Courtesy of the Daily Mail: *White House Communications Director Hope Hicks and former staff secretary Rob Porter are no longer dating, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the bygone relationship's status. * *One person close to Hicks told DailyMail.com on Wednesday that the dating came to an end after Porter resigned last week when his two ex-wives came forward to accuse him of abuse. * *The revelations by DailyMail.com have set of a crisis in the White House over the handling of Porter's past. * *The pair were on their way to becoming a bona fide Washington power ... more »
A short film about a Global Network protest
The Poster, a short film created by W. B. Park for the Global Network in 2000. He put out word in a Central Florida magazine for professional actors and film people who would volunteer to make this short film. Will is a great artist who illustrated the work of the Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice when I worked there and the Global Network since the 1980's. In our latest Space Alert newspaper he has two illustrations. Enjoy this film about a woman who gets a flyer about a protest at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and decides she wants to make a poster and come along. B... more »
Musical Interlude: Moody Blues, “Land of Make-Believe”
Moody Blues, “Land of Make-Believe” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E32Nvlb8p98
Post #45,000: "A Look to the Heavens"
“What's that inside the Heart Nebula? First, the large emission nebula dubbed IC 1805 looks, in whole, like a human heart. It's shape perhaps fitting of the Valentine's Day, this heart glows brightly in red light emitted by its most prominent element: hydrogen. The red glow and the larger shape are all created by a small group of stars near the nebula's center. In the heart of the Heart Nebula are young stars from the open star cluster Melotte 15 that are eroding away several picturesque dust pillars with their energetic light and winds. The open cluster of stars contains a few bri... more »
Did Politicians Tweeting ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Receive Millions of Dollars from the NRA?
After a mass shooting at a Florida school, comedy writer Bess Kalb made a powerful point about campaign donations with a series of tweets.
Chet Raymo, “To Love The Darkness”
*“To Love The Darkness”* by Chet Raymo "You darkness, that I come from, I love you more than all the fires that fence in the world, for the fire makes a circle of light for everyone, and then no one outside learns of you. But the darkness pulls in everything: shapes and fires, animals and myself, how easily it gathers them! - powers and people - and it is possible a great energy is moving near me. I have faith in nights." "I have long pondered these verses by the poet Rainer Maria Rilke (here translated by Robert Bly). I think I first ... more »
"Does Anyone Know?"
"All sins, of course, deserve to be treated with mercy: we all do what we can, and life is too hard and too cruel for us to condemn anyone for failing in this area. Does anyone know what he himself would do if faced with the worst and how much truth could he bear under such circumstances?" - Andre Comte-Sponville *○* *"Walk A Mile In My Shoes"*
“The Opposite Of Loneliness"
* “The Opposite Of Loneliness"* by joyin “The opposite of loneliness, it’s not togetherness. It is intimacy.” - Richard Bach, "The Bridge Across Forever" "When I read that line about intimacy in the book, it stood out for me. I’ve seen many couples who, despite being together all their lives, lack intimacy. I’ve heard about husbands and wives who barely speak to each other except to exchange tactical how-to’s throughout the day. Loneliness prevails in many households, and it’s not for lack of physical proximity between bodies. It’s for lack of intimate connections between hearts an... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, "The Opening of Eyes"
*"The Opening of Eyes"* "That day I saw beneath dark clouds The passing light over the water, And I heard the voice of the world speak out. I knew then as I have before, Life is no passing memory of what has been, Nor the remaining pages of a great book Waiting to be read. It is the opening of eyes long closed. It is the vision of far off things, Seen for the silence they hold. It is the heart after years of secret conversing Speaking out loud in the clear air. It is Moses in the desert fallen to his knees Before the lit bush. It is the man throwing away his shoes As if to enter heaven ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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China's Master Plan to Destroy America, Japan and Taiwan in Battle
Reuters *Robert Beckhusen, National Interest*:* Here Is China's Master Plan to Destroy America, Japan and Taiwan in Battle* China’s Second Artillery Corps (recently renamed) — responsible for the maintenance and deployment of nuclear weapons — also received considerable attention. The Second Artillery began adopting new precision-strike weapons for attacks beyond China’s borders. In the event of a rapidly deteriorating crisis, the Second Artillery would have to speed toward the problem. This is where high-speed rail comes in. On most days, China’s high-speed rail network is for h... more »
WARNING: Blue Dogs Endorsed Four More Conservative Democrats This Week
The shriveled far right of the Democratic Party, the Blue Dogs-- the heart and soul of the Republican wing of the Democratic Party-- just endorsed four new congressional candidates, a clear warning that these candidates will be voting against progressive proposals. So, joining already-endorsed Brad Ashford (NE), Anthony Brindisi (NY), Paul Davis (KS), Gretchen Driskell (MI), R.D. Huffstetler (VA), Jay Hulings (TX), Brendan Kelly (IL), Ben McAdams (UT), Dan McCready (NC) and Max Rose (NY), we now have these 4 conservative shitheads: *•* Denny Wolff (Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre sub... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 15, 2018
Afghan Army personnel destroying an IED. Al Jazeera Photo *Srinivas Mazumdaru & Masood Saifullah, DW*:* Is US pressure pushing Taliban toward peace?* The Taliban have issued a letter seeking to end the brutal, protracted bloodshed in Afghanistan through dialogue. Experts say it is a reaction to increased US airstrikes against the group and pressure on Pakistan. In an unusual move, the Afghan Taliban issued a letter Wednesday addressing directly the "American people" and urging them to put pressure on their government to withdraw from conflict-stricken Afghanistan. The letter was a... more »
Academicians Celebrated in ‘Black Scholars Matter’ Series
This is the final in a three-part Black History Month series celebrating Black academicians and their work.
Expected Blockbuster Film ‘Black Panther’ Poised to Challenge Racial Assumptions
His “Black Panther” fandom stretches back to Dr. Greg Carr’s boyhood, with him dashing inside a neighborhood store to snag the latest edition of that barrier-busting Marvel comics series about a caped, cat-masked superhero hailing from a fictionalized, self-determining African nation.
Chelsea Manning to Speak on Tech at University
ANN ARBOR, Mi. – Chelsea Manning, an advocate of queer and transgender rights and government transparency who spent seven years in military prison for leaking classified documents, will speak at the University of Michigan as part of the Penny Stamps Speaker Series. Manning will speak at 5:10 p.m. on March 15 at the Michigan Theater, […]
School Coughs Up $7.1M for Overbilling State
TOPEKA, Ka. — The University of Kansas has reimbursed the state for more than $7.1 million after auditors concluded last year that the school’s social welfare school overbilled the state’s Medicaid program for services. Chancellor Douglas Girod formally notified Gov. Jeff Colyer and other state officials of the reimbursement this week in a letter that […]
Leading Historian and Author Lerone Bennett, Jr. Dies At 89
Lerone Bennett, Jr., a leading Black historian and journalist, died this week at age 89. He had vascular dementia.
2 College Officials at Florida School During Shooting
DUDLEY, Mass. — Two officials from a Massachusetts college were at a Florida high school when a gunman opened fire and killed 17 people. Nichols College said on its Facebook page that dean of admissions Paul Brower and assistant football coach St. Clair Ryan were visiting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on a […]
World News Briefs -- February 15, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail: **Public defender puts arm around shackled and cowering Florida gunman at his first court appearance: 'White supremacist' is silent as he is ordered to be held without bond for killing 17 people* * Nikolas Cruz, 19, was ordered held without bail during his first court appearance on Thursday * His public defender, Melisa McNeil, comforted him by putting a hand around his shoulder during the hearing * The teen faces 17 counts of premeditated murder - charges that carry the death penalty in Florida * Cruz killed 17 and injured more than a dozen when he opened fire at M... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 15, 2018
*Roman Goncharenko, DW*: *Russian deaths in Syria: Mystery surrounds aftermath of US attack* Russian mercenaries reportedly died in a US attack in Syria, marking the biggest confrontation of the two former Cold War opponents in decades. The incident is explosive in every respect, but what really occurred? What exactly happened a week ago in the village of Khusham in eastern Syria? Have hundreds of Russian mercenaries been killed in an operation by the US military, as has been speculated for days in Russia? Or are such reports just a fake news campaign, which is how it has been rep... more »
Did Politicians Tweeting ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Receive Millions of Dollars from the NRA?
After a mass shooting at a Florida school, comedy writer Bess Kalb made a powerful point about campaign donations with a series of tweets.
These Are the Lives Lost in the Florida High School Shooting
When a gunman opened fire with an AR-15 at a large high school in south Florida, the 17 dead included students and school workers, young and old.
Appeals Court: Trump’s Anti-Muslim Comments Continue To Taint Travel Ban
Yet another federal appeals court, the Fourth Circuit, ruled against President Donald Trump's travel ban against Muslims. The post Appeals Court: Trump’s Anti-Muslim Comments Continue To Taint Travel Ban appeared first on Shadowproof.
Illegal US Bases In Raqqa, Syria- Canadians/Brits/French/US Occupiers
As the US makes permanent it's occupation: *Inside Syria Media Centre:* Inside Syria Media Center has obtained information on the location of U.S. military bases which are illegally located in Syria. *1- Muhammed Faris military base is located in Syria’s At-Tabqa* (28 miles south- west of Raqqa city). Currently, it has military personnel from the* U.S. (22), France (12)* commanded by U.S. Sergeant Scott Suaima. The primary task of the unit is to monitor government troops’ movement and Kurdish forces in the region, as well as training the Kurds. *The second U.S. military base is also... more »
X22 Report, “Central Banks Are Preparing To Take Control Of The Blockchain”
X22 Report, “Central Banks Are Preparing To Take Control Of The Blockchain” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az_KDJJ1PPs
"Carpe, Carpe Diem..."
“They're not that different from you, are they? Same haircuts. Full of hormones, just like you. Invincible, just like you feel. The world is their oyster. They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you, their eyes are full of hope, just like you. Did they wait until it was too late to make from their lives even one iota of what they were capable? Because, you see gentlemen, these boys are now fertilizing daffodils. But if you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you. Go on, lean in. Listen, you hear it? “Carpe...” Hear it? "Carpe, carpe... more »
It's not "mad" to question the hidden power of the global elite
The Guardian had an interesting oped- I can take a pass on most of it. *Here's the basic concept: Julian Baggini is a British philosopher* *"Questioning the hidden power of elites – whether big pharma or secret societies – is really quite sane"* *Of course it's sane. That's why you and I are here. But questioning alone doesn't go far enough.* *Accepting this reality and then making appropriate changes is key * *"The wrong moral to draw from this would be that anyone who sees hidden power being influenced is crazy. Rather, we should see the Hellyers of this world as the price we ... more »
Schwab Web Site Doesn’t Like Arm / Linux Firefox
For some ill defined reason, Schwab will not even try to open a browser window on Firefox on my Pi / Odroid computers. In other news, my cluster is now significantly larger. Continue reading →
School Forces Children to Dance With Whoever Asks
[image: school-forces-children-to-dance-with-whoever-asks] In this age of #MeToo, a government school in Utah is being criticized for forcing girls to dance with anyone who asks, whether they want to or not.
Senate Debates Immigration Legislation, but Trump Likes Only One Bill, Dislikes Others
[image: senate-debates-immigration-legislation-but-trump-likes-only-one-bill-dislikes-others] The Senate is considering at least four immigration measures, but President Trump favors only one, proposed by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Did BuzzFeed Advocate for Taking Away White People’s Guns?
A fake image suggested that Buzzfeed had published a story headlined "Why We Need To Take Away White People's Guns Now, More Than Ever. "
Did the Florida Shooter’s Instagram Profile Picture Feature a ‘MAGA’ Hat?
A photograph purportedly showing Nikolas Cruz in a red "Make America Great Again" hat was taken from his Instagram account.
Farmer and Conservation Groups Challenge EPA and Monsanto in Court over XtendiMax
On Friday, public interest organizations representing farmers and conservationists made their legal case in a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Monsanto Company, challenging EPA’s approval of Monsanto’s new “XtendiMax” dicamba pesticide. XtendiMax is Monsanto’s version of dicamba, an old and highly drift-prone weed-killer. EPA’s approval permitted XtendiMax to be sprayed for the first time […] The post Farmer and Conservation Groups Challenge EPA and Monsanto in Court over XtendiMax appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Climate Alarmism Follows The Progressive Fake News MO
By far, the greatest strength the Climate Alarmists have is their alignment with Progressive Politics. The Progressives have/had the Media, Education, Silicon Valley, Obama EPA, Obama IRS, Obama FBI and the Democratic Party in their pocket. It is an awesome alignment and concentration of power that they freely wield to impose their views and policies on … Continue reading "Climate Alarmism Follows The Progressive Fake News MO"
My #1 Prediction For 2018: More Shootings. Here's How We Can Stop Them.
I promised that my next post would be my employment law predictions for 2018. Frankly, I've been putting it off because it's so depressing. However, in light of yesterday's shootings only a few miles from my home, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, I had to weigh in. Not only will there be more school shootings this year, but there will be more workplace shootings. That is a 100% certainty. I'm so tired of thoughts and prayers I could scream. Everyone I know has been personally affected by yesterday's shooting in some way. Thankfully, my daughters are safe. Many can't say the ... more »
George W. Bush Doesn't Deserve the Media's Efforts at Rehabilitation
[image: undefined] "Our democracy is only as good as people trust the results,” former President George W. Bush declared in a presumably well-paid speech last week in the United Arab Emirates, a notorious Arab dictatorship. Bush is being exalted as if he is the second coming of George Washington thanks to his implied slams against the Trump administration. But Bush’s actions during his eight year reign did far more to ravage democracy at home and abroad than most people realize. Thanks to gushing media coverage, Bush is enjoying one of the greatest comebacks in modern American hist... more »
Christopher Steele: The Real Foreign Influence in the 2016 Election?
[image: undefined] Leaving aside the validity of what has become known as the “Steele dossier,” it’s important to look at how Christopher Steele was able to guarantee that the information in it would play a significant and ongoing role in American politics. Steele, who is British, did far more than simply provide opposition research to the Democratic National Committee. He was able to make sure it reached the most influential people possible in politics, media and government to shape and influence the growing narrative of the 2016 presidential election. In other words, as a skille... more »
When Former Spies Turn into TV 'Experts'
[image: undefined] Once upon a time in the United States there was a general perception that organizations like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) were both apolitical and high-minded, existing only to calmly and professionally promote the safety and security of the nation. Directors of both organizations often retired quietly without fanfare to compose their memoirs, but apart from that, they did not meddle in politics and maintained low profiles. There was a widespread belief at CIA that former officers should rightly retire to a lo... more »
Making The Roads Great Again? Trump's Big Gas Tax Proposal
According to press reports, President Trump is open to adding an additional 25 cents of federal tax on top of the existing 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline. This is purportedly going to be used to pay for part of his big infrastructure program. The big tax hike would hit lower income Americans the hardest and would in the end not raise even a fraction of the $1.5 trillion we are told is needed to fix US infrastructure. Murray Sabrin, a US Senate candidate from New Jersey has a better idea: transfer the funds from the bloated military budget and eliminate the gas tax altogether! More... more »
Donald Trump attempts to blame the Florida school shooting on mental illness rather than access to guns. But he forgot something. Update!
So many signs that the Florida shooter was mentally disturbed, even expelled from school for bad and erratic behavior. Neighbors and classmates knew he was a big problem. Must always report such instances to authorities, again and again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2018 Yeah, if only somebody had notified the authorities that this young man had mental health problems. Oh wait they did: *Everyone knew Nikolas Cruz was deeply disturbed. He'd been in and out of mental health treatment. He'd been kicked out of school. His Instagram page was full of photos of dea... more »
Ayn Rand advises the National Party
Ayn Rand offers advice on choosing a political candidate: *In view of the general confusion on this subject, it is advisable to remind prospective voters of a few basic considerations, as guidelines in deciding what one can properly expect of a political candidate, particularly of a presidential candidate. * *....One cannot expect, nor is it necessary, to agree with a candidate’s total philosophy — only with his political philosophy (and only in terms of essentials). It is not a Philosopher-King that we are electing, but an executive for a specific, delimited job. It is only politic... more »
Was the Suspected Florida High School Shooter Affiliated with the Islamic State?
Despite conspiracy theorist speculation, no evidence supports a link between Nikolas Cruz and Islamic extremism.
Was the FBI Tipped Off About the Parkland Shooter?
A Mississippi YouTube user contacted law enforcement after a disturbing comment appeared on one of his videos.
The White House Declares War on Lindsey Graham
*Curt Mills* *Politics, North America* [image: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to reporters as he attempts to end a shut down of the federal government in Washington] The administration is increasingly framing immigration as a national security issue—and is taking no prisoners. A White House official launched repeated, pointed attacks on Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, on Thursday afternoon. According to the official, “If you look at the history of failed immigration reform bills, at some point you have to ask yourself the question whether Lindsey Graham’s involvemen... more »
“An Impolitic Slumgullion; Diverser is Worser, and Now What?”
*“An Impolitic Slumgullion; Diverser is Worser, and Now What?”* by Fred Reed “Gazing out over the chaos of America today, the racial and ethnic antagonism, the hostility over sex and faith and politics– I have never seen anything like it. The country is imploding. The main culprit is diversity– in the broad sense, not just the juxtaposition of races, but the mixing of ideas and philosophies with no dominant culture to maintain order. Current policies promoting this mess are insane. We hate each other. Countries are happiest when they have one national culture, or at least one dom... more »
Obscure Report Documents Racial Health Inequalities
In my previous post, I shared the story of my discovery of the now-defunct National Negro Health Week (NNHW) and Booker T. Washington’s role in establishing it. I would paraphrase their major message as, “If health is the doorway to the future of the race, education is the key.”
Is NARA Rubber-Stamping Potentially Damaging Records Retention Schedules? FRINFORMSUM 2/15/2018
NARA OK’s CIA’s Damaging Records Retention Schedule The National Archives and Records Administration formally approved a CIA records retention schedule that allows the agency to destroy information that is more than 30 years old – in spite of the warnings from public interest groups and others arguing that permitting the spy agency to delete the […]
Did an Australian Archbishop Call Pedophilia a ‘Spiritual Encounter With God’?
Fake news web sites gave a blatantly manufactured account of a statement by Archbishop Denis Hart.
Did President Trump Revoke Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill People?
In February 2017, President Trump repealed an Obama-era regulation that would have made it easier to block the sale of firearms to people with certain mental illnesses.
Fifteen Russian Contractors Killed In Explosion In Syria
A Russian soldier manning an AGS-30 and a “Pecheneg” machine gun on a GAZ Tigr in Syria. (Image via RamiroWTF YouTube) *The Guardian/AFP:* *Fifteen Russian security staff killed in Syria explosion* The incident at a weapons depot follows the reported deaths of scores of Russian mercenaries in a US-led coalition attack last week Fifteen Russians employed in Syria by a private security company have been killed after an explosion rocked an arms depot at their base in the country, according to a monitoring group. The incident happened at the company’s weapons storage facility at Tabiy... more »
Day 4: Good reception at the shipyard
* Some of the folks who gathered in front of BIW administration building yesterday during noon time* I went down to the shipyard today from noon to 1:00 pm and stood by a walk way that workers use to cross the street to go downtown to buy their lunches. It was a great spot as well over 100 men and women passed me by. I handed out 17 flyers which was quite good. Three people stopped to talk to me - one man said, "You've got more support in here than you know." Another man joked saying he was 'worried about Phoebe' (the CEO of General Dynamics who made $21 million las... more »
Did Comey Mislead Congress on Obama Meeting?
[image: did-comey-mislead-congress-on-obama-meeting] Technically, James Comey told Congress the truth --- but did he mislead them?
Another Mental Case Shoots Up Florida School
[image: another-mental-case-shoots-up-florida-school] After the latest school shooting, which happened in Florida, the wrong question is being asked. It should be, "How to should we protect the lives of innocents under threat from crazies such as Cruz?"
Tillerson and Hariri discuss Lebanon-Israel border dispute
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri at Baabda Palace in Beirut, on Thursday. In a press conference held after their meeting, Tillerson discussed Hezbollah and the necessity of an offshore agreement between Lebanon and Israel. In regards to Hezbollah, he stressed the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Jordanian King lauds Putin’s role in Syrian settlement (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Jordanian counterpart King Abdullah II in Moscow on Thursday, when he congratulated the king on the 55th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between two countries. “I believe that we’ve got all grounds to hope that we are going to further strengthen […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army refuses YPG proposal to enter Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has refused an offer from the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) to enter the Afrin region of Aleppo. According to reports from Aleppo, the Syrian Army rejected the YPG offer because the latter refused to hand over their weapons to Damascus. The Syrian Army has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian Air Force gets payback on militant group that downed the Su-25 jet
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces carried out several airstrikes, last night, against the Free Syrian Army (FSA) faction that shot down Su-25 fighter jet over the eastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. According to a military report from Hama, the Russian Aerospace Forces heavily bombarded the Jaysh Al-Nasr faction of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian ambassador slams US, alleges American support for IS (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 P.M.) – Syrian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Bashar Jaafari voiced severe criticism of the US and its coalition partners, addressing the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York City on Wednesday. Jaafari accused both the US and Turkey of occupying Syria, providing support for the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syria, Iran lash out at US for allegedly supporting Daesh
Permanent Syrian envoy to the UN Bashar al-Jaafari has emphasized that the US presence in his country runs counter to a UN Security Council resolution which stipulates preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting, Bashar al-Jaafari, Syria’s permanent UN envoy, has pointed out that the future of his […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Reports that Russian soldiers killed in US strikes in Syria ‘disinformation’ – Zakharova
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the US reports that scores of Russian soldiers are believed to be killed in US airstrikes on Syria are “disinformation,” at a press briefing in Moscow on Thursday. Zakharova argued that “claims about the deaths of dozens and hundreds of Russian citizens […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Benefit assessment system undermined by culture of mistrust, say MPs
The disability benefit assessment system is being undermined by a “pervasive culture of mistrust”, fuelled by widespread claims that assessors are deliberately trying to prevent disabled people receiving the support they are entitled to, according to a committee of MPs. The long-awaited report by the Commons work and pensions committee describes how many claimants of [...]
Benefit assessment report welcomed, but concern over ‘preventable harm’ failings
Disabled campaigners have welcomed a report by MPs on disability benefit assessments, which they say highlights “serious multiple failures”, but many believe it should have done more to highlight the serious “preventable harm” caused by the system. The report by the Commons work and pensions committee concludes that there is a “pervasive culture of mistrust” [...]
DWP quietly dumps plan to trial softer sanctions regime
Ministers have quietly dumped their promise to test a gentler approach to dealing with claimants who breach strict benefit conditions for the first time. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) agreed in October to trial handing out warnings instead of benefit sanctions when claimants breach the conditions imposed on them for the first time. [...]
The PIP Files: Senior MP to write to minister over ‘devastating’ revelations
A senior opposition MP is to write to the minister for disabled people to ask how she plans to penalise government contractors Atos and Capita, following last week’s “devastating” revelations about their “shocking” failings in delivering disability benefit assessments. Stephen Lloyd, the work and pensions spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, said last week’s revelations by [...]
Watchdog begins probe into failure of regulators to punish lying PIP assessors
A watchdog is examining the failure of two healthcare regulators to punish nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists who write dishonest benefit assessment reports. The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) is looking at concerns about the way regulators deal with complaints about nurses, physiotherapists and paramedics who carry out personal independence payment (PIP) assessments on behalf of the [...]
Motability row sparks anger and demand to use huge reserves to support customers
Disabled campaigners have reacted to the political row over the Motability car scheme by calling for the organisation that runs it to use part of its huge financial reserves to increase support for disabled people. Details emerged in a newspaper last week of the “grotesque” levels of pay and bonuses awarded to senior executives of [...]
Deaf chief executive wins right to challenge Access to Work cap in court
A Deaf chief executive has won the right to question the government’s “discriminatory” cap on Access to Work (AtW) payments in the high court, in the latest legal challenge to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) disability policy agenda. David Buxton, chief executive of Action on Disability in London, is one of many British Sign Language [...]
Legal advice concerns after government abandons search for new contractors
Lawyers and campaigners have raised fresh concerns about the government’s approach to providing legal advice to people who need help with discrimination and special educational needs (SEN) cases, after ministers abandoned efforts to award new contracts in those areas. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) had been seeking organisations to take on contracts to provide advice [...]
Anger over Royal Society’s ‘love fest for euthanasia’ conference
Disabled activists have attacked the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) for hosting a conference on “choice at the end of life” that was little more than a “love fest for euthanasia”. RSM said before the event that the conference would “question whether or not assisted dying is complementary or contradictory to the notion of person-centred [...]
Kremlin Acknowledges That Five Russians May Have Died In U.S. Airstrikes In Syria Earlier This Month.
Map of Deir Ezzor, Syria, locating an attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces and a counterstrike by the US-led coalition that backs the group *Moscow Times*:* Russia Acknowledges Possible Syria Deaths as Evidence of Mercenary Fatalities Mounts* Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has acknowledged that up to five Russians may have died in U.S. airstrikes in Syria earlier this month. U.S. airstrikes were reported to have killed up to 200 mercenaries attempting to take over a Syrian oil refinery on Feb. 7. The Kremlin denies any official link to the fighters. Reports of hundr... more »
The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre 2.0
(If I'd known Tuesday night when I wrote yesterday's post that the very next day Nikolas Cruz would shoot up a high school in Parkland, Florida, I never would've used that title. As it is, somewhat using the same title is inevitable.) Well, we can't prove Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer but we do know the guy who shot up Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is a Cruz. And he also trained with a White Nationalist militia group called the Republic of Florida (which seems curiously blase about his mass murder of 17 people). The 19 year-old, before he w... more »
Meet Marge Doyle-- Can She Help Save California's Pristine Wilderness From Trump And The Developers?
California's 8th congressional district is the state's newest and most remote district-- and it's largest. It begins down in the suburbs east of San Bernardino and Redlands-- Yucaipa and Highland, heads east into the desert and mountains to the Nevada border through the Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms and north through Hisperia, Apple Valley, Victorville, Adelanto and Barstow, through Death Valley to Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, almost as far north as Sacramento. It's humongous and filled with national parks, national monuments and national preserves. Obama lost the district twice ... more »
United Nations Report: 10,000 Civilians Killed Or Injured In Afghanistan Conflict Last Year
Vehicles are seen on fire after a blast in Jalalabad, Afghanistan January 24, 2018.REUTERS/Parwiz/ File photo *UN News: **UN says more than 10,000 civilians killed or injured in Afghanistan conflict last year * *More than 10,000 civilians were killed or wounded in the Afghanistan conflict during 2017, a nine per cent drop over 2016, according to a United Nations report out Thursday which also revealed rising casualties caused by suicide bombings and attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs).* “The chilling statistics in this report provide credible data about the war’s imp... more »
Shock News – Icebreaker Sails Through Ice!
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public The Guardian is up to its tricks again! An LNG tanker designed for icy conditions has become the first commercial ship to travel the Arctic’s northern sea route in winter. It marks a milestone in the opening up of Russia’s northern coastline, as thawing polar ice […]
What Life Is Like For Afghans Facing The Deadliest Taliban Yet (Video)
From *VICE*: After more than 16 years of war, Afghan civilians live each day under constant threat, as U.S. forces and the Afghan government struggle to secure the country. Despite hundreds of billions of dollars spent on the war since 2001, U.S. goals are far from within reach. Meanwhile, the Taliban has never been stronger, controlling more land than ever before and establishing footholds in nearly every province in Afghanistan. *Read more *.... *Hat tip *mlacix for the above video.
U.S. Intelligence: Russia And China Are Developing 'Destructive' Space Weapons
Photo Reuters *IBTimes*:* Star Wars: China and Russia are developing space weapons warn US intelligence* Joint agency report warns that China and Russia are working on anti-satellite weaponry. A report by the US intelligence agencies has warned that China and Russia are developing space weapons to be used against satellites in future conflicts. The report, which took input from the FBI, CIA and National Security Agency, says the two nations are developing "anti-satellite weapons as a means to reduce US and allied military effectiveness". Japan launches the smallest ever rocket to... more »
ROSEBUD: Kristof discovers the sky is blue!
*THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018The human stain jumps, then spreads:* To his credit, Nicholas Kristof has discovered the sky is blue. More specifically, he has discovered a moral stain spreading from Donald J. Trump. In the case of Trump himself, this stain has been evident for a great many years. With this morning's column, Kristof joins the collection of cable entertainers who are willing to be shocked, shocked each morning and night by the latest manifestation of this blindingly obvious fact. Every morning and evening they're just shocked, shocked. Note to Kristof and cable enter... more »
NATO defense ministers meet to coordinate EU army and NATO spending [Chart]
The United States remains the defense hegemon within NATO. More The post NATO defense ministers meet to coordinate EU army and NATO spending [Chart] appeared first on The Duran.
Sea Level Hype
It seems that alarmists get their exercise mainly by jumping to conclusions. Using datasets as trampolines they make great leaps of faith, oftentimes turning reality upside down in the process. The latest example is the mass media excitement and exaggerations concerning sea level rise. Just consider the listing from Google News Feb. 13: Miami could […]
Question of the Day: "The proper question is, 'What share of its legal monopoly on the use of force should the government share with its citizens?'"
*"To see why it is proper for a government to regulate weapons and to understand the principles by which it should, we need to go back to some fundamental principles of moral philosophy, political philosophy, different kinds of rights, and the nature of government... You have a natural right to defend yourself against an attack, using unlimited force if necessary. But it still might rightly be illegal for you to own or carry a gun... "Remember, the proper question is not, 'Why can the government restrict my access to guns?' The proper question is, 'What share of its legal mon... more »
Stormy Daniels is convinced that since Trump's lawyer admitted to paying her hush money, that her NDA no longer applies. Update!
Courtesy of the AP: *Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump’s attorney acknowledges paying $130,000 just before Election Day, believes she is now free to discuss an alleged sexual encounter with the man who is now president, her manager told The Associated Press Wednesday. * *At the same time, developments in the bizarre case are fueling questions about whether such a payment could violate federal campaign finance laws. * *Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, believes that Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, invalidated a non-disclosure agreement after two... more »
US Wants ISIS Sponsors to Rebuild Iraq
*February 16, 2018* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Like a local mafia that breaks car windows by night and repairs them by day, the United States has enlisted its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partners - namely Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates - to "rebuild" in Iraq in the wake of the defeated, self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) these same states sponsored. Reuters in an article titled, "Coalition members must help Iraq rebuild, Tillerson says," would report (emphasis added): *The U.S. leads the coalition and hopes that after a three-year fight to defeat the... more »
Feb. 15: Where are we going? Where are you going?
From its earliest days, the modern newspaper has been a propaganda sheet for its owners. Of course. Pioneer William Randolph Hearst used his newspapers to start a war that killed lots of innocent people - but made Mr. Hearst even more wealthy. Canadian and British newspapers of the late 1890s roused hatred against Dutch settlers in South Africa to kill innocent people on both sides - so that wealthy Brits could steal South African gold. Today's New Brunswick papers have at least two of its commentary columns coming from what it is pleased to call think tanks. (Or from writers who ... more »
Where did "Fake News" come from?
Where did the term "Fake News" come from? How did President Trump turn it against its originators? Famed investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson has the answers. That's a very interesting analysis of how to use an opponent's memes against them. Peter
Is This the Florida Shooter in an Antifa Shirt?
In the wake of a school shooting that left 17 people dead in Florida, trolls attempted to stir up division by falsely claiming that the shooter had been photographed wearing a pro-Communist t-shirt.
Here Is China's Master Plan to Destroy America, Japan and Taiwan in Battle
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Not what you think. *China’s Second Artillery Corps (recently renamed) — responsible for the maintenance and deployment of nuclear weapons — also received considerable attention. The Second Artillery began adopting new precision-strike weapons for attacks beyond China’s borders. In the event of a rapidly deteriorating crisis, the Second Artillery would have to speed toward the problem. This is where high-speed rail comes in.* On most days, China’s high-speed rail network is for hauling millions — yes, millions — of commuters, vacationers and tour... more »
WATCH: Students Report Multiple Shooters & Mass Shooting Drill at Florida High School
[image: students] Multiple students have come forward detailing rumors of an active shooter drill at the same time the real shooting occurred as well as reporting multiple shooters. The post WATCH: Students Report Multiple Shooters & Mass Shooting Drill at Florida High School appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
An Armed Cop Was on Campus When The Florida Shooting Began—Never Encountered Suspect
[image: police] All the police state measures in the world were in place and everything happened correctly to prevent this shooting, but none of it was used. The post An Armed Cop Was on Campus When The Florida Shooting Began—Never Encountered Suspect appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
6 Things You Should Know about True Love
True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen. ~ Francois de La Rochefoucauld True Love We go around looking for true love, hoping and wishing to find that ONE person who will make our imperfect … Continue reading →
Winner of Prestigious Science Photo Competition Shows Near-Impossible Shot
By the end of high school, most of us had some idea of what an atom is. They’re the most basic forms of the elements on the periodic table. They’re tiny spheres that theoretically make up everything in the universe, … Continue reading →
Brain Scans Reveal How Drinking Turns People Into Raging Assholes
These scans don’t show normal brain activity. We all have that friend who gets a little out of hand when they start drinking alcohol. Maybe he gets loud, or maybe she starts fights with strangers for looking at her funny. … Continue reading →
Four Lessons Psychology Teaches Us about Inspiring Climate Action
Changing the behavior of one person is hard enough – let alone millions of citizens around the world. Find out what lessons psychology can teach us about inspiring climate action. There’s the old line that the first step to solving … Continue reading →
Assist Devices Boost Colonoscopy Quality
Given the theoretical advantage of smoothing mucosal folds, devices that flatten the colon during endoscopy should reveal more polyps. But do they? Two new studies—one retrospective, one randomized—show the gains from colonoscopy assist devices now available commercially are real. But, … Continue reading →
Poor More Likely to Suffer During South Africa’s Dire Drought
“Socio-economic disparity is evident in both peoples’ access to critical information, as well as in the measures people are taking to prepare.” Cape Town, South Africa is in the throes of a years-long drought that could earn it a truly … Continue reading →
Physicians Meet to Discuss Strategies on Implementing Effective Cancer Survivorship Programs
In order to maintain their accreditation status with two major accrediting bodies, breast centers will need to implement a survivorship care plan (SCP). But to many, the more compelling reason to develop a survivorship care program is to continue to … Continue reading →
Cyber Security Looming Larger for Med Practices
Fort Worth, Texas—While the digital era has ushered in levels of convenience and interconnectedness previously unimaginable, it has also exposed physicians and their institutions to increasing vulnerability. Health care organizations of every size—from large hospital systems to solo practitioners—are … Continue reading →
Photobiology: How Therapeutic Use of Full-Spectrum Light Can Improve Your Health
Photobiology is the scientific study of the interaction between light and living organisms, and specifically, the therapeutic use of light to improve health and treat disease. In the interview featured below, Dr. Alexander Wunsch, a physician, researcher and one of the … Continue reading →
Is Most Back Pain Caused by Repressed Emotions?
Few people want to be told that their pain is psychological or emotional in origin, but there’s quite a bit of evidence that backs up the idea that most pain is your brain’s response to unaddressed stress, anger or fear. … Continue reading →
UnPacked Shorts – America, a failed state?
In this UnPacked Short, Charlotte Pickles, Peter Franklin and Sally Chatterton discuss the social destruction sweeping America, seen in the terrifyingly regular school shootings and the devastating opioid epidemic. Read the UnPacked text behind the short here. The post UnPacked Shorts – America, a failed state? appeared first on UnHerd .
Mike Pence Answers a Gaggle of Fat Ugly Trump Hating Women Who Got Together to Mock Christians...
*the shocking part is millions of people sit down in front of their TV's and listen to this drivel. * That sort of thinking is being pumped into the heads of people all over the country on a daily basis. It's not just The View, but most of the so-called drama and late night entertainment shows who propagandize against us dirt people. When not watching such mindless blah-blah, the children of this country are fed a steady diet of violence, explicit sex (including little boys as young as nine or ten years old watching repellent pornography), told that abortion is a choice and not t... more »
"I WILL NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE MY RACE"
The Anti-Defamation League has learned that Nikolas Cruz was affiliated with a white supremacist group. A spokesperson for the white supremacist group Republic of Florida (ROF) told the Anti-Defamation League on Thursday, February 15, that Nikolas Cruz, the man charged with the previous day’s deadly shooting spree at a Parkland, Florida, high school, was associated with his group.... [Jordan] Jereb, based in Tallahassee, is believed to be the leader of ROF.... Jereb said that Cruz was associated with ROF, having been “brought up” by another member. Jereb added that Cruz had partici... more »
Joe Rogan and Jimmy Dore deliver red pill truth on Seth Rich, Hillary and Obama (Video)
Joe Rogan and Jimmy Dore talk about Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump. More The post Joe Rogan and Jimmy Dore deliver red pill truth on Seth Rich, Hillary and Obama (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
An Impolitic Slumgullion; Diverser is Worser, and Now What?
Gazing out over the chaos of America today, the racial and ethnic antagonism, the hostility over sex and faith and politics–I have never seen anything like it. The country is imploding. The main culprit is diversity–in the broad sense, not … Continue reading →
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