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Yet another school shooting, this time in Florida, which left at least 17 dead. It just never stops.
That is footage from inside a classroom in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. These are sombody's babies hiding behind desks and screaming in terror as they listen to their schoolmates being slaughtered right outside their room. Courtesy of NBC News: *At least 17 people were killed when a teen opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at a high school in Parkland, Florida, on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. * *Fourteen others were wounded, five of whom suffering life-threatening injuries, hospital officials said. * *Authorities said the suspect, identified as 19-year-old N... more »
Getting your story across
What is wrong with Jeremy Bowen’s reporting of the Israeli Palestinian conflict? I listened to the whole 28 minutes of Jeremy Bowen’s interview with communications guru Mike Sergeant, but for now I’m sticking to Craig’s transcription of excerpts from it. ‘I’ve got a very thick skin now. It doesn't really bother me’ […]“if I'm going through a particularly troll-like period” On a personal level Jeremy Bowen refuses to listen to criticism, which he dismisses as ‘trolling’, and he consistently claims to be impartial and unbiased. It’s conceivable that he sincerely believes this himse... more »
Is Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland Lying about Meeting Putin?
*Dutch Foreign Minister had to resign recently * *after lying about **attending meeting with Putin* * - Canadian Foreign Minister **has also* * made braggadocio statements about contacts* *with Russia - Why Can't Canada be as lucky as the Dutch!* There are very few foot soldiers in the campaign against rampant Russophobia other than myself and Moscow based American blogger, John Helmer. Helmer is one of those writers, like Gary Brecher of "War Nerd" who feel comfortable writing truthiness from the cold reaches of Russia. It is ironic that what readers will read below was actually w... more »
In 2013, A U.S. Nuclear Attack Submarine Might Have 'Sunk' a British Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe* *Security, * And that is a realy big deal. *When the Soviets introduced their own small aircraft carriers in the mid-1970s, British and American subs no doubt watched them as closely as Soviet undersea boats followed NATO flattops. But there were no public accounts of Western subs getting caught doing so until 2007, when a Russian newspaper reported that warships escorting the carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in the Atlantic pursued an unspecified submarine for half an hour.* A photo depicting an American nuclear-powered submarine poking its periscope above the waves—withi... more »
Revealed: How the Air Force Almost Brought Back the P-51 Mustang
*Michael Peck* *Security, * How would it take on a modern enemy? *Today’s pilots are expensively trained and politically expensive to lose. A pilot lost over Serbia or Syria has major diplomatic repercussions, which is why drones are becoming the aircraft of choice. The Air Force does like its high-priced jets, and cost is a lingering issue for hundred-million-dollar aircraft like the F-35. But while a propeller-driven aircraft might be useful to organizations like Special Operations Command that fight small wars in remote locations, America is not about to send upgraded Second... more »
Pictures: ISIS strikes Syrian Army supply lines amid new assault near key city in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Islamic State militants have carried out an opportunist assault against the Syrian Arab Army and allied paramilitary groups near a key city on the country’s border with Iraq. Recently, an ISIS raiding party attacked Syrian Army positions near the city of Abu Kamal in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syria’s deputy FM calls on Kurds, Arabs in Afrin to unite against Turkey
Syria’s deputy foreign minister called on Kurds and Arabs in Afrin to unite against Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch. “Afrin is an integral party of the Syrian Arab Republic,” Deputy Minister Fayssal Mikdad said on Wednesday, state-run SANA reported. “We affirm that the Syrian Arab Army defends every inch of the Syrian territory and Syria will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Kurdish forces reel backwards in Syria’s Afrin as Turkish Army, allies grind through 7 towns in one day
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:19 P.M.) – The Turkish Army and allied Free Syrian Army militias have scored a big advance against Kurdish forces from multiple directions across Syria’s Afrin region, snatching up seven settlements in 12 hours. On Thursday morning, Turkey-led forces continued their offensive against Kurdish paramilitary groups in Afrin. Advancing on three axes, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Air Force leaps into action over east Damascus ahead of major offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:18 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Air Force has leap into action over the skies of eastern Damascus, softening up militant defenses with strikes ahead of a major offensive operation against armed rebel groups operating near the Syrian capital. After three days of very limited operations over Damascus, Syrian airpower kicked-off a new […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Nikolas Cruz Publicly Stated He Wanted to Shoot Up a School—The FBI Knew and Did Nothing
[image: fbi] The suspect in a mass shooting that killed 17 people, was reported to the FBI months ago for making comments on YouTube saying, "I'm going to be a professional school shooter." The post Nikolas Cruz Publicly Stated He Wanted to Shoot Up a School—The FBI Knew and Did Nothing appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Shocking Video of Cop Choking, Kneeing Middle School Girls Highlights a Disturbing Trend
[image: school] Parents are outraged and have filed a complaint after a school cop in Texas was seen choking and kneeing two middle school girls less than half his size. The post Shocking Video of Cop Choking, Kneeing Middle School Girls Highlights a Disturbing Trend appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Black Panther Superhero Movie Politicized by Left Even Before It Hits Theaters
[image: black-panther-superhero-movie-politicized-by-left-even-before-it-hits-theaters] *Black Panther*, set to hit theaters on February 15, is a new Marvel superhero film based on a beloved minor Marvel universe character, and if the reviews are any indication, it is expected to be highly successful at the box office. Unfortunately, the film has already been politicized by the Left, with some claiming that it failed to represent the LGBTQ community and others pondering whether it is appropriate for white children to wear *Black Panther* costumes and accessories.
The U.S. And Its Allies Are Losing Their Military Technological Edge Over China
The Chinese Air Force to demonstrate its latest J-20 stealth fighter jet. Reuters *IBTimes: **US and the Western bloc will find it hard to retain military edge over China* In the last 17 years China built more submarines, destroyers, frigates and corvettes than Japan, South Korea and India combined. China is moving fast to get a leg-up on the US in arms capability even as global military, diplomatic and economic balance of power undergoes an inevitable shift. The Chinese focus currently is on challenging the hitherto unquestioned US dominance in airborne battle while significant ... more »
Obama Energy Secretary Named to Board of Utility Giant
*A two-party race to the bottom (source)* *by Gaius Publius* As one commenter noted after reading this news, "Well, that just says it all." My inner reply: *Services rendered; services paid.* From The Hill (my emphasis throughout): *Obama energy secretary named to utility giant’s board* *Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz* has been tapped to serve on the board of electric utility giant Southern Co. Moniz, who served under former President Obama from 2013 to 2017, will be an independent director on the board. “I have long admired Southern Company for its innovative approach to ... more »
Assassination & surveillance at the UN World Urban Forum
Massive surveillance technology in the hands of a politically correct UN bureaucracy taking us back to serfdom is not quite the "future we want."
Movie “Downsizing:” More tired overpopulation nonsense
The movie’s main characters are shrunk to five inches tall, part of an effort to reduce the size of people, reduce their environmental footprint, and save the planet. It’s a fun fantasy, but Downsizing repeats tired fears of overpopulation that have wrongly plagued us for decades.
Fireside Chat with Kesha Rogers, February 15, 2018
Space New International Economic Order American Credit System Video of rEKNcyarP6s Kesha Rogers' campaign is the spearpoint for LaRouchePAC's 2108 election intervention aimed at stopping the coup against Trump and prosecuting those responsible, winning adoption of LaRouche’s Four Laws for Economic Recovery, and United States participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. We believe that shaping this campaign among those who are most forgotten in our society will provide us with the insight and capacity for breakthroughs nationwide. Join us for tonight’s discussion.
Growing Neocon Hysteria Over China: Proof the Silk Road Spirit is Unstoppable
Classical Renaissance World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Video of yS-e6abvz1A Helga Zepp-LaRouche's weekly webcast discusses the escalating drumbeat against China's Belt-and-Road Initiative (BRI) coming from Trans-Atlantic geopolitical institutions and their political puppets, such as U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. This opposition to the BRI is testament to the growing influence of Xi Jinping's "win-win" diplomacy. What Helga Zepp LaRouche first identified as a "New Paradigm" has gained adherents world-wide, as the "New Silk Road Spirit" is contagious.
Is Al Masdar News a dysinfo source?
*Is Al Masdar News a Dysinfo Source?* A few days ago I read in the blogosphere and someone sent me a link about a US air strike on pro Assad Syrian troops where 100 Russian soldiers were killed. Then I saw the story on one of my "blog favourites" *Al Masdar News.* I have been keeping an eye on this news source for a while now...because some of the stories and particularly the "breaking news" stories seemed to be dysinfo...or, more specifically, lies made up and promulgated by the "usual suspects". Some of the news on this site is legit but some of it stinks. So I looked for con... more »
Veterans Affairs budget on CSPAN right now.
They’re temporarily raising funding, but Rep Phil Roe R Tennessee is talking cutting (redirecting) Appeals. Meaning anybody who is screwed by the Privatization Dr Roe also advocates, doesn’t get an appeal. Then there’s the Really Big Dead Elephant Stinking Up The Parlor…. Stop the Fucking Wars and the rest will fall into place. Rep. Tim […]
RACE TO THE PAST: Marty cuffs "origins" to the curb!
*THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018Part 4—An important, humane advance:* What kind of data would likely result from the Census Bureau's proposed new question, the infamous Question 9? "Extremely messy," Christine Emba said. We think she got that right. Just to refresh you, the proposed Question 9 would ask folk about their "origins." To help folk guess what they're talking about, the Census Bureau's gang of savants would offer several examples: *9. What is Person 1's race?* Mark one or more boxes *AND* print origins. White—Print, for example, German, Irish, English, Italian, Lebanese, E... more »
Bootstrapping the Future through Energy Innovation?
I’m not a big believer in the idea that technological innovation can bootstrap individuals, communities, or entire societies out of poverty. However, every so often I see a technology that calls into question my pessimistic frame through its promise to disrupt entrenched power relations. Solar energy is one such technology. There is still uncertainty around the viability and sustainability of solar supply chains that rely on limited resources and/or conflict metals, but there is also great hope that solar will revolutionize energy production and ownership. One of the most hopef... more »
FBI alerted last fall that Florida killer Nikolas Cruz was “going to be a professional school shooter”
The latest black spot on the FBI's reputation. More The post FBI alerted last fall that Florida killer Nikolas Cruz was “going to be a professional school shooter” appeared first on The Duran.
Florida school killer, Nikolas Cruz’s disturbing Instagram profile [WARNING – GRAPHIC]
Florida teen killer charged with 17 counts of murder. More The post Florida school killer, Nikolas Cruz’s disturbing Instagram profile [WARNING – GRAPHIC] appeared first on The Duran.
Debt: look at it like this
Following my article yesterday about the Federal government deficit and consumer debt, I had a few queries asking why I was so worried about it, when clearly the government and its economists were not. That's a fair question, but it reveals that many people don't understand what debt does to the debtor - whether government, business or individual. I figured an explanation was in order. We'll deal with it on the order of the individual, because it scales up to the larger entities just fine. Let's assume one earns $3,000 per month after taxes and other deductions, or $36,000 per y... more »
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense: There Are 21 Terrorist Organizations Active in Afghanistan
Taliban fighters train at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. Photo: Reuters/Stringer/Files *Sputnik:* *‘We Are Surrounded’: 21 Terrorist Organizations Active in Afghanistan* Although they are the most notorious, the Taliban and Daesh are not the only terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan. In an interview with Sputnik, deputy spokesman of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense Mohammad Radmanesh explained that there are some 20 similar terrorist groups in the country and described how they appeared in Afghanistan. "Besides the Taliban and Daesh, there are other ... more »
"How It Really Is"
“Shall we their fond pageant see? Lord, what fools these mortals be!” - William Shakespeare, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (3.2.114-115)
"A Japanese Proverb"
"We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance." - A Japanese Proverb
Iraq Gains $30 Bil In Loans Investments Credits From Kuwait Conference
The three-day Kuwait investment conference concluded with Iraq earningpledges of roughly $30 billion. About half of that was loans, with the rest investments and credits. The meeting was originally meant to gain money for reconstruction, but it turned out to be for a mix of rebuilding and general development plans. 157 projects were listedby Baghdad that includedhousing, health, education, historical sites, farming, industry, etc. Most of the money promised came from ten main sources. Turkey offered$5 billion in loans and investment. The U.S. said it would contribute$3 billion in... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Feb 15
1923 UK Head of Board of Trade Sir Graeme told Iraq commission Iraq too costly and British should withdraw 1949 More Communist leaders hanged by PM Said (Musings On Iraq Interview with Prof Johan Franzen on the history of the Iraqi Communist Party) 1964 Arif govt and Mustafa Barzani started talks to try to end KDP revolt 1984 Iraq, Egypt, Argentina and Swiss companies signed contract to develop long range missile 1984 Iran started Op Dawn 5 and 6 largest operations to date in war Involved 500,000 troops on both sides Aimed at cutting Baghdad-Basra road 1990 Voice of Am... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Microsoft to use blockchain to build decentralised identities Russian studying radicalism gets 2.5 years for 'extremist' posts Household Debt Rises By $572 Billion, Ends 2017 At All Time High Seattle To Remove Massive Spying Network After Public Backlash Mass Exodus Begins: 1000s Flee Venezuela's Socialist Starvation Across Bridge To Colombia The Power Of Siberia And China's Next Natural Gas Moves Arizona, Colorado, & Wyoming Push Legislation Supporting Cryptocurrency Russian Deputy PM: Our Banks Are Ready To Turn Off SWIFT Arizona, Colorado, & Wyoming Push Legisl... more »
From FDR's food stamps to Trump's harvest boxes: The history of helping the poor get enough to eat
Matt Gritter, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Angelo State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
SNAP and its precursors have weathered plenty of efforts to shrink the safety net. Its decades of bipartisan support make it likely to survive this one.
Trump may owe his 2016 victory to 'fake news,' new study suggests
Paul Beck, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, The Ohio State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Yes, votes are cast based on many factors. But a new survey and analysis suggests that belief in fake news could have been decisive during the 2016 election.
Is This North Korea's Fatal Missile Flaw?
*Peter J. Brown* *Security, * Look to the mobile launchers. North Korea’s decision to stage a massive display of military might the day prior to the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympics was shocking but unsurprising. On the day, goose-stepping troops and other hardware did not distract observers from what has become the highlight of every North Korean military procession: missiles of all ranges – short, medium, intermediate and intercontinental. Mounted aboard mobile launchers, they roll through Pyongyang before the admiring gaze of Kim Jong-un. With the North’s Hwasong-15 inte... more »
Russia Is Developing a New Fighter Jet That is Hypersonic and Flies in 'Space'
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Could this be true? *Outer space is generally considered to begin sixty-two miles high, or 327,000 feet. In 1963, a NASA X-15 aircraft reached an altitude of sixty-seven miles high, which remained a world record until the Space Shuttle (considered an aircraft rather than a spacecraft for this purpose) first flew in 1981. However, the X-15 was a rocket plane and the Space Shuttle a glider mated to giant rocket boosters. None of which would seem particularly applicable to a combat aircraft whose engines would have to function well enough to maneuver lo... more »
North Korea's Most Powerful Weapon: It Has Its Very Own 'CIA'
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Be afraid. *The UFD also has a covert counterpart that trains infiltrators and attempts to sow dissent and chaos in the South. “The 225th Bureau is responsible for training agents to infiltrate South Korea and establishing underground political parties focused on fomenting unrest and revolution,” the Pentagon report states. 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 ha... more »
UK Wind Capacity Is Increasing–But At What Cost?
By Paul Homewood https://windeurope.org/about-wind/statistics/european/wind-in-power-2017/ According to Wind Europe, the self acclaimed “voice of the wind industry”, new wind power capacity of 4270 MW was added in the UK last year. Of this, 1680 MW was offshore, and 2590 MW onshore. Despite fake claims about how much the cost of wind power has […]
Wisconsin GOP candidate's own parents donate the maximum to his Democratic opponent. Oh, that's gotta sting.
Sure my parents hate me, but hear me out. Courtesy of The Hill: *The parents of GOP Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson have maxed out their campaign contributions to the Democrat he’s challenging, CNN reported Monday. * *Each of Nicholson’s parents gave $2,700 to Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s (D-Wis.) campaign in December, the largest amount they can give during the Democratic primary. * *Nicholson’s mother, Donna, has been documented as giving thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates over the years. However, this is the first gift either of his parents have made to Baldwin’s campaign ... more »
Family Members Say Florida School Shooter Was On Antidepressants for Emotional Issues
[image: family members] Family members of the suspect in a mass shooting that killed 17 people claim that he has been taking medications for depression and emotional issues. The post Family Members Say Florida School Shooter Was On Antidepressants for Emotional Issues appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Coach Who Shielded Students Among Shooting Victims
A football coach who also worked as a security guard is among the dead in a school shooting that claimed 17 lives in Parkland, Florida.
Students: Shooting Suspect Harassed Peers, Bragged About Gun
Students and neighbors describe the suspect in the deadly rampage at a Florida high school as a troubled teenager who threatened and harassed peers.
Florida Teen Charged with 17 Murders; Trump Plans Address
A former student opened fire at a Florida high school, killing more than a dozen people and sending scores of students fleeing into the streets.
Gates Foundation Annual Letter Reveals New Plans for Education
[image: gates-foundation-annual-letter-reveals-new-plans-for-education] The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Annual Letter reveals the new plans for education from the organization behind Common Core.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn Has Resigned Over Deadly Protests
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn oversaw a smooth handover on the death of former Marxist rebel Meles Zenawi *The Independent*: *Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigns over deadly mass unrest* Protests have disrupted life and business in one of Africa's fastest-growing economies The Prime Minister of Ethiopia has submitted a letter of resignation to the country's parliament, saying he was standing down as both the country's leader and chairman of the ruling coalition over a long period of deadly protests. Hailemariam Desalegn said he felt it was "vita... more »
"Humanity's Main Event, What a Show!"
*"Humanity's Main Event, What a Show!"* by Eric Blair, Activist Post "Sometimes I meditate about sitting on the Moon watching events unfold on Earth. It seems to help me keep observational perspective on the big picture instead of getting caught up in the emotions of daily news. I imagine when I'm on the moon that there must be a great deal more beings from around the galaxy also watching the show on our planet. After all, it's the greatest show in the universe! Siqueiros, "The March of Humanity" *Click image for larger size.* It's the final episode for this season of the human ex... more »
"We Deny..."
"We deny that we're tired, we deny that we're scared, we deny how badly we want to succeed. And most importantly, we deny that we're in denial. We only see what we want to see and believe what we want to believe, and it works. We lie to ourselves so much that after a while the lies start to seem like the truth. We deny so much that we can't recognize the truth right in front of our faces." - "Dr. Meredith Grey," "Grey's Anatomy"
“Bye-Bye, Balanced Budgets”
*“Bye-Bye, Balanced Budgets”* by Bill Bonner 'I’ve got so much honey You know the bees envy me I’ve got a sweeter song Oh, than the birds in the trees Oh and I know, I know, ‘I know what you’re gonna say ‘What, what could make me feel this way? ‘My love, my love, my love, ‘Talkin’ about my love, my love’ "My Girl", The Temptations "The future seems to be coming faster than we thought. And it is largely thanks to ‘My Girl’, as former chief White House strategist Steve Bannon called Janet Louise Yellen. Ms Yellen left her post as Fed chief earlier this month, sent on her way with wide ... more »
A Society Which Cannot Offer Its Youth A Future
There was another mass shooting in the United States. Barack Obama used to come out and publicly appeal for gun control legislation. Yesterday, the Tweeting Twit used his standard medium: My prayers and condolences to the families of the victims of the terrible Florida shooting. No child, teacher or anyone else should ever feel unsafe in an American school. The soul of compassion. The weapon used was the same weapon used in other mass shootings -- the AR-15. Richard Wolfe writes: There have been many attempts to tackle assault weapons like the AR-15. When Senator Diane Feinste... more »
There Is No Russian Threat, There Is No China Threat — Only the British Threat
You would be forgiven if you awoke this morning and read the morning paper or listened to the U.S. news outlets and concluded that you had passed through a time-warp, waking up in the early 1950s. "The Russians are coming," you hear first —they are trying to snatch the elections. "The Chinese threaten our society," comes next — they are infiltrating our schools, poisoning our children's minds with anti-democratic propaganda. Sen. Joe McCarthy? FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover? No, this was today's Sen. Marco Rubio and FBI Chief Christopher Wray, speaking Tuesday at a Senate Intelligence ... more »
Tsipras gets another lawsuit, this time for conspiring to smear former PM through fake testimonies about Novartis bribes, is strange accused are A to Z of Tsipras’ political rivals
Former conservative prime minister Antonis Samaras has accused Alexis Tsipras of trying to smear him along with other opposition politicians with fake witnesses in the Novartis bribery scandal. He said Tsipras was ” responsible for the horrible conspiracy that is being put together. It has been so badly designed that it is falling apart on its own.” Sounds […]
Over at The Guardian it’s Brexit doom, Brexit doom, Boris refusing, Boris struggling, Boris digging in, Brexit doom – or Gerry Adams
The post Over at The Guardian it’s Brexit doom, Brexit doom, Boris refusing, Boris struggling, Boris digging in, Brexit doom – or Gerry Adams appeared first on UnHerd.
Feds Employ Data-driven Early Warning System in Opioid Fight
The pain clinic tucked into the corner of a low-slung suburban strip mall was an open secret. Patients would travel hundreds of miles to see Dr. Andrzej Zielke, eager for what authorities described as a steady flow of prescriptions for … Continue reading →
Why You Should Have a Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamp in Every Room of Your House
One of the most disruptive environmental toxins in our modern age, electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are difficult to dodge. Wifi and cellphones both generate this invisible menace, as do computers, televisions, cordless phones and microwave ovens. Cancer, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, depression, … Continue reading →
Scientific Links Between Processed Foods and Depression
Research shows that the food you eat can have a profound effect on your mental health. So, regardless of your mental health problems, the importance of addressing your diet simply cannot be overstated. In a very real sense, you have … Continue reading →
Addictive Behavior Related to Low Levels of Oxytocin, the “Love/Bonding Hormone”
The more we understand how nature works, the more we realize just how complex, intricately balanced and ingenious its systems are. One aspect that we are currently gaining more insight into is the human body’s ability to produce natural chemicals … Continue reading →
Mohawk Nation News 'Stay on the Red Road'
STAY ON THE RED ROAD Posted on February 14, 2018 Please post & distribute. MNN. Feb. 14, 2018. The dictators’ sport called the “Olympics” indoctrinates everyone on how to follow the white man’s rules of obedience. Cheaters can’t let anyone see them do it. Only money creates champions. Poor countries have no chance. The original Olympics of having animals and people attack each other for
South Africa Has A New President
*BBC: **Cyril Ramaphosa succeeds Zuma as South African president* Cyril Ramaphosa has become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned. He was the only candidate nominated in parliament on Thursday so no vote was needed to make him president. MPs from the ruling African National Congress broke into song at the announcement. Mr Ramaphosa, 65, has focused on cracking down on corruption and improving the economic. The ANC had told Mr Zuma to step down or face a vote of no-confidence. *Read more* .... *More News On South Africa's New President* Ramaphosa e... more »
TRUMP MUSLIMIZES THE SCHOOL SHOOTER'S COMMUNITY
This morning, President Trump responded to yesterday's school shooting in Florida with this tweet: 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 On the right, I don't expect this argument to catch on. It's one thing for conservatives to say that *Muslims* ought to do a better job of reporting potential terrorists in their midst (even thou... more »
South Korea, the United States Military and Camptown Women
A recent news item from South Korea received almost no traction in the global news media and no mention whatsoever (that I can find) in the United States mainstream media. According to an article on the English version of Hankyoreh (translation - The Korean Nation), an independent, shareholder-owned South Korea daily newspaper, we find the following: According to the news item, on February 8, 2018, Seoul's High Court ruled on February 8, 2018 acknowledged that South Korea had actively encouraged prostitution in military camp towns adjacent to U.S. military operations as follows: ... more »
In 3 Years, Cops Have Killed 450% More Citizens Than 4 Decades of Mass Shootings COMBINED
[image: citizens] As American citizens call for disarming the public, they conveniently ignore the most deadly group of people who will be the only ones with guns—the government. The post In 3 Years, Cops Have Killed 450% More Citizens Than 4 Decades of Mass Shootings COMBINED appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Breaking: Syrian Army rushes new forces from across Syria to east Damascus amid looming offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:36 P.M.) – New forces of the Syrian Arab Army are rushing their main assault units to eastern Damascus amid a looming offensive operation against militant groups operating in the region. Military-affiliated sources state that the main storming regiments and fire support units of key Syrian Army formations, until now occupied elsewhere across […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US-backed Kurdish forces withdraw from Deir Ezzor province – sources
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:35 P.M.) – Military (proper) and military analyst sources note that Syrian Kurdish forces of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) have mostly withdrawn from areas controlled by the US-led coalition in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor province, handing over control to another coalition partner militia known as the Deir Ezzor Military Council […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
India’s Hindu nationalist ruling party promises free Jerusalem trip to Christians – but not Muslims
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:25 PM) – The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), the ruling party of India, is trying to woo Indian Christians into voting for it by promising free pilgrimages to the holy sites in Jerusalem if the party breaks through further in upcoming elections. The BJP made the promise specifically in regards to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Map: Afrin front status
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:10 PM) – A recent update of the Afrin district front shows that the Turkish offensive, officially named Operation Olive Branch, has continued a slow but steady pace of advance against the majority Kurdish YPG (People’s Protection Units) and SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) positions in the area. On Wednesday, Turkish-backed rebel forces from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Militant tries to assassinate 3 top Syrian Army Tiger Forces commanders with grenade attack in Tartus city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – According to pro-government sources, a militant sleeper agent belonging to an unknown faction (if any) carried out an assassination attack on three high-ranking commanders belonging to the Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger Forces Division whilst they were on leave in Tartus city last night. Reports state that Tiger Forces commanders […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
If we don't stop criticizing Donald Trump the NRA is going to destroy their TV sets. Or something like that.
Courtesy of HuffPo: *The NRA really doesn’t like it when people don’t show enough respect to President Donald Trump. * *A new spot from the gun lobbyists features an angry guy stewing as a TV shows clips of the media criticizing Trump and the National Rifle Association. Some of the clips are of comedy shows, including “Saturday Night Live” and “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.” * *Eventually he lowers a set of goggles and destroys the TV set with a sledgehammer in a tantrum as it displays a “Morning Joe” segment. * *The angry guy in the video is right-wing radio host Grant Sti... more »
The FBI And YouTube Were Warned On How Dangerous Nikolas Cruz Was To The Public Last Year
*BuzzFeed: **The FBI Was Warned About A School Shooting Threat From A YouTube User Named Nikolas Cruz In September* In September, a YouTube user named Nikolas Cruz left a comment on a video stating: "I'm going to be a professional school shooter." The video's creator alerted both the FBI and YouTube. Last fall, a Mississippi bail bondsman and frequent YouTube vlogger noticed an alarming comment left on one of his videos. "I'm going to be a professional school shooter," said a user named Nikolas Cruz. The YouTuber, 36-year-old Ben Bennight, alerted the FBI, emailing a screenshot o... more »
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The Navy Plans to Take Old 'Guns' And Transform Them Into 'Hypervelocity' Weapons
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A game changer? The Office of Naval Research is currently conducting a Future Naval Capabilities program to mature hypervelocity projectile technologies that support range extension of 5-inch gun capabilities, Colleen O’Rourke, Naval Sea Systems Command spokeswoman, told Warrior Maven. “This effort could potentially transition to a development program; initial studies are being assessed,” she added. Upgraded Mk 45 guns, fired from Navy cruisers and destroyers, can not only attack surface and land targets but also, as technology evolves, increasingly ... more »
Niger Ambush Probe May Strip Field Commanders Of Authority To Dispatch Troops On Risky Missions
An honor guard carries the coffin of U.S. Army Sergeant La David Johnson, who was among four special forces soldiers killed in Niger, at a graveside service in Hollywood, Florida, Oct. 21, 2017. *John Vandiver, Task & Purpose/Stars and Stripes:* *Niger Ambush Probe To Call For More Scrutiny On US Missions * A military investigation into an ambush last year in Niger in which four U.S. soldiers were killed is expected to recommend tighter oversight of elite forces on the ground and higher command approval for dangerous patrols in the region. A draft of the U.S. Africa Command repor... more »
The U.S. Air Force Wants To Be Able To Quickly Set-Up And Refuel Its Drones At It's FARPs
*The Warzone/The Drive:* *Glimpse Of The Future?: MC-130 Sets Up Forward Refueling Point For MQ-9 Reaper Drone* The ability to rush small detachments of unmanned aircraft to remote, forward locations could enable all new operational concepts. The idea of the forward arming and refueling point, or FARP, where transport aircraft quickly set up a temporary site for other planes and helicopters to take on more fuel and reload, sometimes without even shutting down their engines, is hardly new. But the U.S. Air Force also uses the procedure to support unmanned aircraft, which allow it t... more »
China's Newest Stealth Fighter Is Using Low-Power Engines
The Chengdu J-20. Wikimedia *Popular Mechanics:* *China’s Super Fighter Comes Online — With Inferior Engines* The J-20 must make do with older, lower power engines until new ones are developed. China’s first fifth-generation fighter, the J-20, is finally operational, but the jet already has one known flaw: it uses engines that produce less thrust than originally anticipated. The engine meant for the stealth fighter has experienced serious developmental delays, forcing the use of a less powerful engine. The result is an airplane that can’t quite live up to its potential, for now. ... more »
Citing Racism, Minnesota School District Drops Two American Literary Classics From Curriculum
[image: citing-racism-mn-school-district-drops-two-american-literary-classics-from-curriculum] A Minnesota school district has removed two American literary classics from its curriculums, citing racist language:* The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn* and *To Kill a Mockingbird*.
Bernie Is Going To Racine Next Week. Can You Guess Why?
The DCCC is busy pushing their wretched Blue Dogs and New Dems as congressional candidates. And the DCCC has been busy introducing them to the worst and most corrupt, sleazy lobbyists in Washington to trade cash for votes even before they're elected! But even with that, Randy Bryce has out-raised *every single one of them*-- with no help from the DCCC. That's not to say #IronStache gets no help. Aggressive progressives like Alan Grayson, Ro Khanna, Mark Pocan, Ruben Gallego, Jan Schakowsky and Ted Lieu jumped in quickly and so did groups like the Working Families Party, Blue Amer... more »
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is Doing Just Fine, Thank You
“The truth, of course, is that the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) isn’t dying at all. (As we’ve written here and here) In fact it’s doing just fine and the gagged professor – Peter Ridd of James Cook University – has plenty of solid scientific evidence to … Continue reading →
New column day
Here, on Ryan Meili's evidence-based policy - and particularly his thoughtful recognition of the issues where it's better to seek out more expert advice than make promises in its absence. For further reading... - Again, Meili's platform is here, and the sections on revenue and Crown corporations referred to in the column are here and here respectively. And by way of comparison, Trent Wotherspoon's policy is here, including his tax proposals within his general economic plank. - And while Meili is no longer listed as one of EvidenceNetwork's academic experts, some of his past contribu... more »
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*University: Drag Queens Are Welcome, Creationists Are Not* The University of Central Oklahoma has opened its arms to drag queen shows and safe sex carnivals, but it draws the line at Christians who believe God created the heavens and the earth in six days. The university has no problem with students tossing dildos through cardboard vaginas, but it draws the line at exposing impressionable young minds to the teachings of a creationist. Ken Ham, the founder of the popular Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, was disinvited from speaking on the public university campus after an ug... more »
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*A rather clever paper below shows that there is NO specifiable effect of CO2 on temperature* *Just the abstract below. Jamal Munshi uses temperature changes after 1850 and known CO2 levels to test whether one influences the other. He shows that there is no correlation and that any effect of CO2 on temperature is therefore at least unknown. We have all been able to see that there is no correlation just by looking at the graphs but Munshi does the numbers* Uncertainty in Empirical Climate Sensitivity Estimates 1850-2017 Jamal Munshi Abstract Atmospheric CO2 concentrations and ... more »
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Larry Elliott discusses how the stock market is reacting with disgust against rare good economic news for workers and the general public. Asher Schechter interviews Angus Deaton about the connection between monopolies, rent-seeking and burgeoning inequality. And Bill Kerry writes that we have ample reason to ask what use the rich are to society at large when their wealth is hoarded and sheltered. - The Broadbent Institute lists the Filthy Five worst tax loopholes which cost Canada eleven figures worth of revenue every year for no discernib... more »
Safely in Utah - with beer
We made it safely to Provo, Utah, where we're settling into our hotel and getting set for the start of LTUE this morning. Miss D. is overjoyed at being in the presence of "Real mountains!" again (she's used to them from Alaska, but they're sadly lacking in northern Texas, where we now live). More and more of our blogging and writing buddies are arriving by the minute. The conversations are getting louder, beer and other beverages are flowing freely, and a good time appears to be in progress for all concerned. Speaking of beer, there's this local brew: The advertising copy on t... more »
Contrary To Some Reports, The U.S. Navy Is Not Ditching Its Railgun Program
*The Warzone/The Drive: **Despite What You've Heard, The Navy Isn't Ditching Its Railgun And Budget Docs Prove It* *The service is still moving ahead with the electromagnetic weapon, which takes on new significance given recent Chinese developments.* Despite recent reports that the U.S. Navy could abandon the effort altogether, the service has included millions of dollars in its latest budget request to continue working on its potentially game-changing railgun. Though overall funds for the project have fluctuated in recent years, the revelation that the Chinese may have installed ... more »
Three U.S. Navy Officials Fired After XO Found Naked And Drunk Strolling In The Woods
The entire command leadership of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 — Cmdr. James J. Cho, left, Lt. Cmdr. Jason M. Gabbard, center, Command Master Chief Jason K. Holden — was relieved Feb. 11. (Navy) *The Hill:* *Three Navy leaders fired after officer found drunk, naked in woods: report* The U.S. Navy has fired an entire unit's command leadership after the unit's executive officer was found drunk and walking naked in the woods, The Navy Times reported Wednesday. Lt. Cmdr. Jason Gabbard — of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan — was fired ... more »
PC ideology explained
'... you can't win with PC ideology. A man with a bushy beard waving a machete about "self identifies" as a woman – you MUSt believe (add the appropriate, agreed personal pronoun) or commit a transphobic hate crime A man with a bushy beard waving a machete about "self identifies" as a muslim (Allahü akhbar) – you MUSt disbelief him (no PC problem with "him", I think) or commit an islamophobic hate crime – no believer in the Religion of Peace could by definition exhibit threatening behaviour.' Nicely explained by ID on February 14, 2018 at 6:11 pm at https://biasedbbc.org/blog/20... more »
'Agent COB' (Jeremy Corbyn) Doesn't Deny Passing Information to Commie Spies per Guido Fawkes
Guido Fawkes has a fine update https://order-order.com/2018/02/15/agent-cob-doesnt-deny-passing-information-commie-spies/ to The Sun's piece on Jeremy Corbyn and the Czech 'diplomat'. 'Worth reading closely the legalistic wording of this statement provided to the Sun by "Agent COB": "The claim that he was an agent, asset or informer for any intelligence agency is entirely false and a ridiculous smear. Like other MPs, Jeremy has met diplomats from many countries. In the 1980s he met a Czech diplomat, who did not go by the name of Jan Dymic, for a cup of tea in the House of Common... more »
The Significance of Renaissance Philosophy
Why is Renaissance philosophy significant for an intellectual historian? James Hankins answers this question in his essay, “The Significance of Renaissance Philosophy,” (Chapter 18; *The Cambridge Companion to Renaissance Philosophy*, Edited by James Hankins). Here’s an excerpt: It is easy to see why the Renaissance attracts the intellectual historian. It was a period when fundamental changes occurred in Western societies across a wide range of beliefs, religious, scientific, political, historical, and anthropological. Christendom disintegrated and sovereign states emerged. The Cat... more »
Is Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about to be arrested by his own police? Maybe.
You can always tell a crook by who they pal around with. Courtesy of CNN: *Israeli police said Tuesday there is "sufficient evidence" to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on criminal charges in two corruption cases. * *According to a police statement published late Tuesday, authorities found evidence of "accepting bribes, fraud, and breach of trust." * *In a televised statement, Netanyahu said that the allegations against him would be dismissed, repeating what has become his catchphrase, "There will be nothing because there is nothing." * *In a statement given moments befor... more »
17 Year Old Man with Autism Spends Night in Frigid New York Temps After Wandering
"We'll take these happy endings where we can get them”, says the news reporter. She means well. And for her, this story is over. 17 year old Michael Barbella was at a bowling alley when he wandered (I wonder how...
Magnificent! "Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens"
*"Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens"* "Powerscourt Waterfall located in County Wicklow is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) Also seen in the video are some shots of Powerscourt estate and gardens which have recently been voted no. 3 in the World’s Top 10 Gardens by the National Geographic." *Simply magnificent!*
Andrew Weaver’s Defamation Case Against Tim Ball Thrown Out By Judge
By Paul Homewood Breaking news from Principia Scientific International: After 3-week trial Canadian judge dismisses all charges in the lawsuit brought against Dr. Tim Ball by British Columbia Green Party leader Andrew Weaver. Climate skeptics are hailing the verdict as a key victory over extremists promoting human-caused global warming. Not a peep from […]
The “fifth letter” of the human DNA changes the way genetic code is read.
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Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Oltremare”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Oltremare” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adudqtq2gBw
Afghanistan
First, a Pause for the Cause - I have a number of friends who are dead and were killed on various battlefields named and unnamed. I have a number of wrecked agents (recruited assets) who were left on the field as well. I learned recently that David W., who I worked with in the Navy is in an assisted living facility. The guy is 60, but he has the body of an 80 year old, teeth fell out, withering. There are a lot of tragedies associated with him, but my recollection of the guy is a fit guy, 6-3, very smart, very clever. Now, I'm told that he plays checkers with the Oreos. Others su... more »
"The Causes of the “Civil War” in the Words of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis"
*"The Causes of the “Civil War” in the * *Words of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis"* By Thomas DiLorenzo "“When [the states] entered into the Union of 1789, it was with the undeniable recognition of the power of the people to resume the authority delegated for the purposes of that government, whenever in their opinion, its functions were perverted and its ends defeated... the sovereign States here represented have seceded from that Union, and it is a gross abuse of language to denominate the act rebellion or revolution.” – Jefferson Davis, First Inaugural Address, Montgomery, Al... more »
“Sullivan Ballou’s Letter Home, 1861”
“Sullivan Ballou’s Letter Home, 1861” From Ken Burns’ PBS Documentary “The Civil War” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh_NvtXebmc
"The Cloak Of The Past..."
“The cloak of the past is cut from patches of feeling, and sewn with rebus threads. Most of the time, the best we can do is wrap it around ourselves for comfort or drag it behind us as we struggle to go on. But everything has its cause and its meaning. Every life, every love, every action and feeling and thought has its reason and significance: its beginning, and the part it plays in the end. Sometimes, we do see. Sometimes, we see the past so clearly, and read the legend of its parts with such acuity, that every stitch of time reveals its purpose, and a kind of message is enfolded ... more »
Russia plans to sign contract to deliver second batch of S-400 systems to Turkey — source
Russia and Turkey plan to sign a contract on the delivery of the second batch of the S-400 air defense missile systems in 2020, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Wednesday. “After the delivery of the first batch concludes in May or June 2020, the parties plan to sign a new contract on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Q anon End Game and Red Pill
This is an extremely important post for those who need to come up to speed with what has been happening and to anticipate what will be shocking us soon. The first item here is recent and tells us that the end game is due to unfold. There is a lot there in the balance of the material and if you are new to this, take your time. Do observe that a lot of high profile folks have gone silent during the past two months and may well have disappeared as well. As of today both Hilary and Obama may well have joined this body of folks. We have also heard that GITMO is at capacity. Design... more »
Did America Get Fat by Listening to Government Experts?
Look, the meta stats say exactly one thing. Sugar is not your friend in any way shape or form. And since about the only way to replace lost taste in processed foods is to add sugar, we need to avoid processed food... Everything else turns out to be suspect in terms of the advice given. You can even survive trans-fats if you do not eat sugar , though it is better to avoid. Of course the whole processed food industry cannot afford this news as they will lose most of their products. * Did America Get Fat by Listening to Government Experts?* *How much disease has been caused by the... more »
The Scandinavians ‘hitchhiked’ their way to the boons of empire
[image: Plantation Høgensborg on St Croix in the former Danish West Indies (1833). Courtesy Wikipedia] Of course they did. today we have all of Latin America jumping on the Western economic band wagon and the Islamic world jumping on the european bandwagon. The fact that we have allowed ideologues to mismanage the process changes nothing. The reform movement now in full swing will not stop this at all. We will see massive conversion to Christianity and the rapid economic resolution of political problems everywhere. What is not understood is that the Scandina... more »
Life in hollow Earth
As i have posted, Cloud Cosmology permits hollow earths and a whole cosmology of hollow stars and planets. The mind conditioned to traditional physics must naturally dismiss this and i am as guilty as anyone. Problem is that i do know a lot about geology as well and i should be able to make this proven wrong. Except no, we have a perfect unique location for the original North pole in Hudson Bay. The South pole location is as equally prospective. The pole was also deliberately shifted 15 degrees some 12900 BP through a targeted comet impact into the Northern Ice Cap. We now h... more »
Two Russian Nationals Sentenced To US Federal Prison for Massive Data Breach Conspiracy
“Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Two Russian Nationals Sentenced to Prison for Massive Data Breach Conspiracy Hackers Targeted Major Payment Processors, … Continue reading →
Porn Star Ready to Talk After Trump’s Lawyer Admits Payment
“Porn Star Ready to Talk After Trump’s Lawyer Admits Payment Last Updated: February 14, 2018 8:01 PM, VOA News Stormy … Continue reading →
One Point Where 1997 Lawsuit Allegations Against Trump And Current Porn Star Allegations Appear Similar
There is at least one point where the Jill Harth Houraney 1997 lawsuit-allegations against Trump and more recent allegations regarding … Continue reading →
Regime Change Fails: Is a military coup or invasion of Venezuela next?
The United States has a long history of regime change around the world and has tried all of its regime change tools in Venezuela. So far they have failed. More The post Regime Change Fails: Is a military coup or invasion of Venezuela next? appeared first on The Duran.
Intelligence community says Russia will meddle in 2018 elections
The organizations that are constantly spying, detaining, torturing, plotting regime change, and lying about it all, both to the American public, and even to the Congress want us to accept their "intel" on alleged Russian meddling in American elections More The post Intelligence community says Russia will meddle in 2018 elections appeared first on The Duran.
More Widespread Surveillance: US Gov to spy on immigrants and naturalized citizens
Activities of visa applicants, visa holders, legal permanent residents, and even naturalized citizens are being actively tracked More The post More Widespread Surveillance: US Gov to spy on immigrants and naturalized citizens appeared first on The Duran.
Congress introduces new set of bills to limit the right to seek justice against major corporations
Congress has countenanced a large number of bills over the course of the past year that deal with deregulating industry either by removing regulations entirely or else knocking out their teeth. More The post Congress introduces new set of bills to limit the right to seek justice against major corporations appeared first on The Duran.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Back on Monday, Señor Trumpanzee revealed the latest of his money-grubbing scams; i.e. his plan for repairing the nation's infrastructure. It's a scam sure to be loved by fellow grifters Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan. After all, it's a plan designed to maximize the potential for kickbacks through privatization of all things dealing with the nation's infrastructure. Every privatization deal will have a squadron of middlemen with their hands out. Pockets will be stuffed and that is the aim of this latest Trump scam. Successful conclusions will have nothing to do with it. R... more »
FLORIDA SCHOOL FALSE FLAG
*Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, like Sandy Hook.* On 14 February 2018, there was a 'false flag' shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. Broward Sheriff Scott *Israel* confirmed that 17 people had been killed dailymail A number of students said they heard the fire alarm right before the first shots were fired and many were in the process of evacuating. ... *There had been practice drills.* The school had already had a fire *drill* earlier that day, leaving many of the students confused. dailymail The shoo... more »
Is College Worth The Cost?
By Jeff Paul The individual debt for college graduates in the United States is now above $30,000. Meanwhile, all of the world’s knowledge is nearly... more »
Donald Trump’s Understanding of Due Process: Not Good
By Scott Lazarowitz In his defense of a White House flunky who is being accused by two ex-wives of abuse, Donald Trump tweets: “People’s lives... more »
Mattis Admits No Evidence Of Assad Sarin Use, No Surprise To Alt Media
By Brandon Turbeville As the banana republic of Europe known as France threatens to “strike” Syria if its “red line” of chemical weapons use is... more »
U.S. Kills “Scores” Of Russians In Syria
By Brandon Turbeville On February 7, 2018 the United States launched an air attack against the Syrian military. This brazen aggression against the sovereign government... more »
CBSNews.com: #2 Dumb Thing to Boost Possible Cancer Risk is Carrying Cell Phone Too Close to Body
By B.N. Frank Last month, CBSNews.com posted “Cell Phones & Cancer: 8 Dumb Things to Boost Your Possible Cancer Risk.” ...more »
The State Weaponizes Education to Create Ignorance
By Jon Rappoport Independent Education: the crisis and the crossroad A hundred fifty years ago, at least some Americans recognized that all serious discourse depended... more »
Top U.S. Admiral: North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un Wants To Use Nuclear Weapons To Unify The Korean Peninsula Under His Rule
*The Hill*: *Top admiral: North Korea wants to reunify peninsula, not protect rule* The admiral in charge of U.S. military operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region said Wednesday he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s objective with his nuclear weapons program is the unification of the Korean peninsula, rather than the “prevailing” view that Kim’s motivation is to maintain power. “I do think that there is a prevailing view that [Kim Jong Un] is doing the things that he’s doing to safeguard his regime; I don’t ascribe to that view,” Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pa... more »
Tweets For Today
VIDEO: At least 17 people are dead after a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida pic.twitter.com/aICKgvgHIv — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 15, 2018 Japan's Abe, Trump agree to keep up pressure on North Korea https://t.co/UjJoDgQ6Tn pic.twitter.com/KHNn9k9yHV — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 15, 2018 From international loans to hotel bills, North Korea has earned a reputation as a debtor that rarely payshttps://t.co/lvpY1ZVMXA — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 15, 2018 Pakistan moves against militant group as it seeks to a... more »
Non, ce n’était pas mieux avant
Pourquoi nous n’avons pas à regretter le passé. Et pourquoi il est dangereux de croire le contraire.
Urban sensors are for the fog of (climate) war
Silicon Valley pitches for smart cities and military descriptions of future battle environments are awfully similar. That’s not *entirely* coincidental.
"We’re Averaging One School Shooting Every 60 Hours In 2018"
*"We’re Averaging One School Shooting Every 60 Hours In 2018"* By Lydia O’Connor “A reported shooting at a South Florida high school on Wednesday marks the country’s 18th school shooting of 2018, just 45 days into the year. That’s an average of one school shooting every 60 hours thus far in 2018, more than double the number of school shootings recorded in any of the previous three years in that same period. Those numbers are according to data compiled by the gun control advocacy organization Everytown for Gun Safety, which defines a school shooting as any time a firearm is discharge... more »
Another Video Of The US’ A-10 Warthog Showing What It’s Like To Be In The Pilot’s Seat While Firing Its Big Gun
*Sputnik*:* Bird’s Eye View: See What It’s Like to Fire the A-10’s Massive Cannon* Yet another video of the US’ A-10 Warthog surfaced on Monday showing exactly what it’s like to be in the pilot’s seat of the plane while firing the 20-foot-long GAU-8 Avenger Gatling-type gun. In recent weeks videos have emerged showing what it's like to be on the business end of the Warthog's beer-bottle sized rounds made of depleted uranium as well, and showing a Taliban vehicle getting wrecked by a Warthog after carrying out an attack on Afghanis with heavy machine guns. *Read more* .... *WNU E... more »
US woman found with eye worms previously known only in cattle.
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New Study Finds Marijuana Users Are Happier and More Successful in Life
http://themindunleashed.com/2017/06/new-study-finds-marijuana-users-happier-successful-life.html
Chinese scientists successfully complete the first intercontinental teleportation
http://ewao.com/2017/10/03/chinese-scientists-successfully-complete-the-first-intercontinental-teleportation/
VICE's American Regime Propaganda
Interesting interview and discussion on the propensity of the Zionist neoliberal media (that's MSM to you and I) for peddling wars, siding with Neocons and hating on Trump. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Paul Nehlen, Cornel West and Ta Nehisi Coate: Deconstructing Squabbles, Right and Left
Intense. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Picture Of The Day
Candles and flowers are placed outside Dresden's Frauenkirche cathedral in Dresden to commemorate the World War II bombing of the city, Germany. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery ....* Editor's Choice Pictures *(Reuters)
FLASHBACK: Democrats Call For Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants And Strengthening The Border
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Feb 14, 2018 Alex Jones presents an assortment of footage that demonstrates democrats calling for a crackdown on illegal immigration and a strengthening of America’s southern border just a decade ago. end
Miko Peled (Jew): The World is Completely Ignoring Enormous Gaza Concentration Camp. The Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians
RT America Published on Feb 14, 2018 Five minutes away from Israeli settlements, Palestinians are routinely denied access to the same life-saving medical treatment and clean water Israelis are guaranteed. Two million people in the Gaza Strip have no access to clean water and 98 percent of the water that is available, is not fit for […]
Palestinian President: U.S. No Longer a Mediator
PressTV Published on Feb 13, 2018 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Palestinians will no longer recognize the US as a mediator in their conflict with Israel. Abbas made the comments in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. He said the US can only be part of a possible international gathering on the Palestinian […]
Tillerson: ‘Peace Plan’ Fairly Well Advanced. Trump’s Deal of the Century
PressTV Published on Feb 14, 2018 The US Secretary of State says President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan is “fairly well advanced”. The announcement comes despite the fact that the Palestinians have said they don’t recognize America as a mediator anymore. end
L.A. Marzulli Reveals DNA That Opens New Chapter In History. Nephilim Paracas Elongated Skull of Peru
The Truth Published on Feb 2, 2018 EXCLUSIVE! L.A. Marzulli Reveals DNA That Opens New Chapter In History L.A. Marzulli provides the latest testing of DNA from the elongated skulls discovered in Peru. The findings will be released February 2 during a Livestream of “The Elongated Skulls Symposium” in Los Angeles. – http://www.kevbakershow.com/marzulli-… – L.A. Marzulli… […]
The Criminal Banks KNOW Something Is Very Wrong — Lynette Zang
SGTreport Published on Feb 13, 2018 Lynette Zang from ITM Trading joins me to discuss the economy, precious metals and the storm that’s brewing. The criminal banks have stopped lending to each other because they know something is very wrong. Will the masses realize it – or be told about it – before it’s too late? […]
Plan to Stage Chemical Attack Revealed by Syrian Resident
RT America Published on Feb 13, 2018 Russia’s Center for Reconciliation in Syria reports that the White Helmets are preparing to stage a chemical weapons attack aimed at creating a provocation for US intervention. RT America’s Dan Cohen has the details. end
Tillerson’s Mideast Trip Won’t Restore Relations After Jerusalem Move – Fatah Revolutionary Council
RT Published on Feb 14, 2018 America’s top diplomat is on a relations-building tour across the Middle East. One of the hot topics on the early legs of Rex Tillerson’s trip is Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. – Why did Tillerson made a stop in Egypt on Monday, in the midst […]
Russian Banks Ready to Switch Off SWIFT – Official
Russian Banks Ready to Switch Off SWIFT – Official by https://www.rt.com/ Russian financial institutions and firms are ready to work without SWIFT’s interbank cash transfer services, according to Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich. – “Certainly, it is unpleasant, as it will prove a stumbling block for companies and banks, and will slow down work. It will […]
John Williams: US Deficit Is Beyond Control. Fed Triggered Stock Sell-Off – Dollar Next
John Williams: US Deficit Is Beyond Control. Fed Triggered Stock Sell-Off – Dollar Next by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com In his latest report, economist John Williams asks the question, “Did the Fed trigger the stock sell-off?” Williams answer, “It sure looks that way. With all the heave selling, the bond yields were rising and investors didn’t like that. […]
Defence Hegemony? US Military Spending vs Other Countries
RT Published on Feb 14, 2018 The US spends more on its national defense budget than China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, France, UK, Japan, and Germany combined. end
Russians Killed in US Airstrikes in Eastern Syria
Russians Killed in US Airstrikes in Eastern Syria by http://www.presstv.com/ A group of Russian private military contractors have been killed in recent attacks by US warplanes in eastern Syria. – Russian media reports said Tuesday that the several Russians were helping the Syrian and Russian military in the drive against militants in the province of Dayr […]
The Taliban Have Pen A Letter To The American People Calling For Dialogue
*VOA:* *Afghan Taliban Pen Open Letter to Americans, Call for Dialogue * ISLAMABAD — The Taliban, in an “open letter” to the American people has called for dialogue to end the prolonged Afghan war, claiming increased U.S. military airstrikes have not "retaken even a single inch of land" from the insurgency. Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, released copies of the 10-page document Wednesday in several languages, detailing insurgent gains and so-called failures of the “illegitimate” U.S.-led invasion, now in its 17th year. The insurgent group has written the letter with the hop... more »
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