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Radiation Refugees and the De-Valuing of Life
We are approaching the Fukushima Daiichi's anniversary, as the many news reports testify. My brief "thematic" analysis of this year's crop of Fukushima anniversary news stories indicates "returning home" as the dominant theme. Fukushima's refugees - both official and non-official - are inclined to be suspicious of the government's assurances that they face no additional health risk by returning to officially de-contaminated areas. Here is a particularly detailed article describing competing claims about safety: Derrick A. Paulo & Tamal Mukherjee (2018, March 4). New cracks seven ... more »
Disturbing: Legal Social Justice Warriors
News comes of law schools endorsing social justice warfare for their students and graduates. Bruce Pardy writes in the National Post The social justice revolution has taken the law schools. This won’t end well Excerpts below with my bolds. What is a law school for? According to the University of Windsor, revolution. Earlier this month, Windsor’s law […]
Ouch History isn’t Friendly to Progressives; History Repeats Itself in the Climate Change Debate
As we’ve pointed out on this Blog countless times, one of the favorite tactic of the progressives is to “Accuse Others of What You are Guilty.” Climate alarmists are the true science deniers, so they call the real scientits “deniers.” They attack anyone that disagrees with them, and avoid rational debate. The above two videos … Continue reading "Ouch History isn’t Friendly to Progressives; History Repeats Itself in the Climate Change Debate"
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A Lot Could Happen Between Now And November, But Chances Are Good That They Will All Conspire To Make The GOP Lose Even More Seats
*If this guy can win next week, any Democrat can win in November* The special election to replace Tim Murphy in PA-18-- southwest Pennsylvania, including the suburbs south of Pittsburgh-- is a week from today. It's a very red district. McCain beat Obama 55-44%, Romney beat Obama 58-41% and then Trump eviscerated Clinton 58.1% to 38.5%. The PVI is R+11, beyond what a Democrat can win, even in a wave election. And Lamb, a Blue Dog Democrat who sounds as weak and unconvincing as Jon Ossoff and is running a terrible campaign. The election next week will be held under the gerrymandered o... more »
The New Blacklist
[image: undefined] Putin loves you; therefore, you love Putin. The enemy re-tweets you, therefore, you're in league with the enemy. We're at war with them, therefore we're at war with you. One of the first rules of a shunning campaign is that it doesn't have to make sense. It just has to be what everyone's saying. Since most Americans went to high school, we tend to be instinctively familiar with the concept. The crazy inverse logic of the new national blacklist was on full display after special prosecutor Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian "troll farm" operatives in February. In t... more »
Russia Blamed For Italian Election Outcome
[image: undefined] If there is a European election, and the anti-establishment parties score a stunning victory (as just happened in Italy, and a few months prior, in Austria), who're you gonna blame? Vladimir Putin (of course)! That's what Samantha Power, one of the top diplomats in the Obama administration, did when she shared an article by Spain's El Pais newspaper about how Russia predetermined the outcome of Sunday's election by spinning an immigration discourse in Italy: "Italy’s joins long list of elections influenced by Russia. Sputnik will do what Sputnik does. The question... more »
Names Change, Fiscal Irresponsibility Endures
[image: names-change-fiscal-irresponsibility-endures] Liberals are saying that the era of Republican-imposed fiscal restraint is over with the new GOP spending bill, but there never was any fiscal restraint.
NYPD’s Secret Tribunals May Keep Guilty Cops on the Job
[image: nypd-s-secret-tribunals-may-keep-guilty-cops-on-the-job] New York Police Department employees who are found guilty of serious, sometimes even criminal, offenses by an internal tribunal frequently remain on the job with only a slap on the wrist.
WATCH: Cop Fired for Curb Stomping Handcuffed Man is Quietly Rehired as Taxpayers Foot the Bill
[image: stomping] A crooked cop was fired after a video showed him curb stomping a compliant handcuffed man. However, thanks to a corrupt system, he's since been reinstated and is back on the street. The post WATCH: Cop Fired for Curb Stomping Handcuffed Man is Quietly Rehired as Taxpayers Foot the Bill appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
China's Military Spending Surge Worries Neighbors
*Asia Times* *Security, Asia* Beijing’s build-up in spending sends an “alarming” signal to countries in the region and around the South China Sea. Boosting the military budget, curbing “systemic risks” in the economy and targeting GDP growth at 6.5% were the key policies announced as the curtain went up for the National People’s Congress in Beijing. On Monday, Premier Li Keqiang told the Chinese parliament’s opening session that the 2018 defense budget would rise to 1.11 trillion yuan (US$175 billion), an 8% jump compared to last year. As China rolls out new military hardware, s... more »
Meet the 'New' B-52 Bomber: How This Old Plane Can Drop Even More Bombs
*Kris Osborn* *Security, North America* The 1760 Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade, or IWBU, will allow the B-52 to internally carry up to eight of the newest “J-Series” bombs in addition to carrying six on pylons under each wing. *The Air Force is giving its historic B-52 bomber a massive weapons enhancement by engineering an upgrade to the aircraft’s internal weapons bay which promises to substantially enhance its attack mission options.* The 1760 Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade, or IWBU, will allow the B-52 to internally carry up to eight of the newest “J-Series” bombs in addition to ... more »
The Wreckage of One of America's World War II Aircraft Carriers Has Been Discovered
*Dave Majumdar* *History, Asia* The crew of the Research Vessel Petrel found Lexington at a depth of 3,000 meters resting on the floor of the Coral Sea more than 500 miles off the eastern coast of Australia. A research team funded by billionaire Paul Allen has found the wreckage of the storied World War II aircraft carrier USS *Lexington* (CV-2), which was sunk during the Battle of the Coral Sea. The crew of the Research Vessel *Petrel* found *Lexington *at a depth of 3,000 meters resting on the floor of the Coral Sea more than 500 miles off the eastern coast of Australia. “*Lex... more »
Can South Korea Really Defuse the North's Nuclear Threat?
*Patrick M. Cronin* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets Chung Eui-yong, head of the presidential National Security Office, in Pyongyang] While diplomacy may not be able to solve the North Korea problem anytime soon, it can bring us tangible gains. South Korea’s high-powered envoys sent to Pyongyang to prepare for a possible summit have apparently extracted from Kim Jong Un’s regime an idea that many on the outside assume is impossible: that North Korea might be willing to give up nuclear weapons altogether. Even if that is the case, the path to denucl... more »
America Can Now Fly F-35s off of Assault Ships—Here's Why That's a Big Deal
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, North America* This marks the first time the jet has deployed operationally onboard a large deck amphibious assault ship. The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed a detachment of Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighters onboard USS *Wasp* (LHD-1), marking the first time the jet has deployed operationally onboard a large deck amphibious assault ship. The arrival of the F-35B onboard the L-class ships mark a massive boost in striking power for the roughly 40,000-ton vessels—effectively turning them into light carriers. Indeed, until the United States Navy’s... more »
Italy swings against EU after election
Collapse of pro EU centre as Italian voters embrace parties opposed to the EU establishment More The post Italy swings against EU after election appeared first on The Duran.
Blowhard Boris Johnson wants to pull England out of Russia World Cup after spy was poisoned
We bet he was poisoned by British Intelligence. More The post Blowhard Boris Johnson wants to pull England out of Russia World Cup after spy was poisoned appeared first on The Duran.
Letter to USA About Russia’s New Weapons – From a DPR Soldier
After V. V. Putin’s historic speech on March 1st, 2018, and the revelations of Russia formidable new weapons, I wrote a letter to my friends and family, and all the good people in the USA. I wanted them to know that Russia isn’t threatening them, or anyone, that there is an opportunity as well as […] More The post Letter to USA About Russia’s New Weapons – From a DPR Soldier appeared first on The Duran.
Dirty former CIA Director John Brennan calls POTUS Trump a paranoid charlatan
The demons always scream the loudest when they are being exorcised. More The post Dirty former CIA Director John Brennan calls POTUS Trump a paranoid charlatan appeared first on The Duran.
Gold speculator predicts $10,000 per ounce, imminent collapse of US dollar
Speculation supports move by Russia and China towards gold standard to retain currency valuation More The post Gold speculator predicts $10,000 per ounce, imminent collapse of US dollar appeared first on The Duran.
CNN Has Gone From Dumpster Diving To Chasing Parked Cars
As CNN is seemingly intentionally beclowning themselves in a one network race to the bottom. Aside from *interviewing drunks* on the air, they're dispatching reporters around the world to help dig up clues and finally get to the bottom of the Trump campaign’s Russia ties. In attempts to remain relevant, last month the network infamously sent a reporter to St. Petersburg, where he literally *dug around a dumpster* looking for leads. Now CNN has sent a reporter to Bangkok to interveiw a hooker who claims to have the goods on the Trump camp's alleged under-the-table dealings with Rus... more »
Transport safety: Statistics can be misleading
I saw a "scary" headline the other day concerning New York City's Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA). *MTA buses were in more than 21K collisions in just 3 years* MTA buses racked up at least 21,823 crashes, collisions and other mishaps over 31 months beginning in 2015 — an average of 23 per day, The Post has found. At least 2,520 people — or 2.7 per day — were injured during the time period, according to the MTA. At least 14 people died, including a 25-year-old skateboarder, a 62-year-old pedestrian, a 60-year-old motorist and a 70-year-old with a walker who was mutilated by ... more »
La novo, dolce vita por Italia?
Italy’s election results may have shocked the political establishment, but not me. Early Sunday morning I predicted that both M5S and Lega would do better than their pre-election poll standings and that Lega would outpoll Forza Italia to make Matteo Salvini the premier-designate candidate of the centre-right. But even I was too pessimistic, placing both […] The post La novo, dolce vita por Italia? appeared first on UnHerd.
Simple 1/f noise generator
It’s often useful to be able to play around with things to get a feel for how they work. One of these is 1/f noise. There’s a very simple algorithm for generating this type of noise. We set up n … Continue reading →
New Bill Will Force Citizens to Pay and Register With Gov’t to View Porn Online
[image: online] Residents of several states across the US may soon have to register with the government and pay a fee to have the state grant them the "privilege" to view pornography online. The post New Bill Will Force Citizens to Pay and Register With Gov’t to View Porn Online appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
DoD Blatantly Admits on Twitter It Works With Hollywood to Sell You War Propaganda
[image: hollywood] In a tweet about the Oscars, the Department of Defense quite literally bragged about working in Hollywood, to ensure that the military is only portrayed in a manner they see fit. The post DoD Blatantly Admits on Twitter It Works With Hollywood to Sell You War Propaganda appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Caught Our Notice: No retraction for “likely fraudulent” study
Title: Homocysteine as a predictive factor for hip fracture in elderly women with Parkinson’s disease What Caught Our Attention: In a letter to the editor, researchers led by Mark Bolland recently outlined the many reasons why a study by Yoshihiro Sato and colleagues in The American Journal of Medicine was “unreliable,” including evidence that the … Continue reading Caught Our Notice: No retraction for “likely fraudulent” study
Iraq’s Provincial Elections Set For Dec 2018, Includes Kirkuk
For the first time since 2005 Iraq’s provincial elections will occur after the parliamentary ones. The latter are scheduled for May 12, while voting for the governorates will take place on December 22. The bill on the balloting had been held up for months over whether Kirkuk would be allowed to participate. An agreement was finally made between the major groups in the province, Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen and Christians. The United Nations Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) helped facilitate the deal, which was then voted on and passed on March 3. Kirkuk has not taken part in any such election si... more »
This Day In Iraqi History – Mar 6
1922 King Feisal threatened to end Anglo-Iraq treaty talks if term mandate wasn’t dropped from Iraq 1959 Leftists announced creation of Peace Partisans in Mosul Up to 250,000 from all over Iraq arrived in Mosul Caused reaction by pan-Arab opponents of Qasim 1975 Iran Iraq Algeria foreign ministers met and signed Algiers Agreement to settle Iran-Iraq border issues 1981 Iran demanded Islamic Conference Organization determine aggressor in the war 1991 Saddam appointed cousin Ali Majid Interior Minister to put down uprisings after Gulf ... more »
Syrian Army raises new formation for service in Raqqa – reports
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Army has reportedly raised a new formation within its order of battle by the name of Al-Sanadid Al-Jazzera Shield; the unit is designated for service in the country’s eastern province of Raqqa. Reports state that Al-Sanadid Al-Jazzera Shield is part of the Syrian Army’s 5th Assault Corps, being […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Civilians raise Syrian flags in major East Ghouta city
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:35 P.M.) – The Syrian flag was seen hoisted inside a major rebel-held city deep in the Eastern Ghouta region as the Syrian forces are increasingly expand it control in the sprawling insurgent bastion. Video footage posted moments ago shows civilians in Hamouriyah city raising the Syrian flag in the city’s main square. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Rebels hold on to key stronghold in east Damascus by the skin of their teeth as Syrian Army readies for another assault
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:05 P.M.) – After three days of constant clashes with Syrian government troops, Islamist militants of the Jaysh al-Islam rebel faction continue to hold on to the stronghold town of Ar-Rayhan in Damascus’ East Ghouta region. At the present time, the Syrian Army has taken control of somewhere in the area of 90 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
East Ghouta Update: Syrian Army overruns jihadi rebels, recaptures new areas
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:00) – With Islamist rebels now expelled from almost 40% of the Eastern Ghouta region, the Syrian Army continues to reclaim more territories as battles intensify. Today, the government troops manage to impose full control on al-Asha’ari farms outskirts located to the west of Hawsh Asha’ari town; now expected to fall at any […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army deploys new Russian-made radar system
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4: 35 P.M.) – The Russian-made, small-sized radar system 1L122-1E was spotted operating under the Syrian Army’s control in one of the extended battleground of the war-torn country. Earlier, Moscow declared that it is boosting Syria’s air defense capabilities in order to defend itself against hostile airstrikes. Recently, Russian sent four 5th generation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Russian warplanes smash jihadist stronghold city in south Idlib after failed Al-Qaeda offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – On Tuesday, Russian warplanes conducted airstrikes against jihadist bases inside the militant-controlled city of Jisr ash-Shugur in southern Idlib province. According to reports from local activists, Russian airpower delivered at least four strikes within the city. Military-affiliated sources say that the bombardment was carried out with precision weapons which targeted […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Russian transport plane crash in Syria’s Khmeimim airbase
A Russian transport plane crashed today in the coastal airbase of Khmeimim, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated. The tragic crash occurred while the plane was landing at the Russia-run base, killing its 6 crew members as well as 26 passengers who were onboard. The Russian MoD suggested the crash may have been due to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Kurdish forces mull offensive against Turkish-backed militias on Manbij front in north Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:02 P.M.) – Reports have begun to emerge that Syrian Kurdish forces are seriously contemplating an offensive against Turkish-backed rebel groups in the Manbij region of northern Aleppo province. The reports appear to originate from veteran Turkish journalist Amberin Zaman. Although unconfirmed, the Zaman’s statement over social media coincides with a now confirmed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
It’s Okay To Constructively Criticize Russia, Even President Putin Does It!
Neither MSM nor Alt-Media tended to pay much attention to the bulk of the President’s speech focusing on domestic issues, as they each seem to have independently arrived at the same conclusion that such topics aren’t “sexy” enough for their audience. The post It’s Okay To Constructively Criticize Russia, Even President Putin Does It! appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
You Can't Go Home Again
Christine Elliott has run for the leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives three times. The first two times she lost. Martin Regg Cohn writes that she was the right choice then and she's the right choice now. But this time the party platform represents a return to pre-historic times: Modern sex-education in our schools? Roll it back to the 20-year-old curriculum we had two years ago, say most of the leadership rivals. A future-oriented environmental policy on global warming? Put it in the deep freeze, the candidates chorus, lest they be burned at the stake by those fier... more »
20-Year-Old Sues Dick’s, Walmart over New Gun Policies
A 20-year-old man in southern Oregon has filed a lawsuit against Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart after he says they refused to sell him a rifle.
In Reversal, Former Trump Aide Says He’ll Probably Cooperate
Sam Nunberg said he was angry over a request to have him appear in front of a grand jury and turn over thousands of emails with other ex-officials.
UK Counterterror Help Inquiry After Ex-Russian Spy Collapses
It has been reported by the British media that the man is in critical condition after exposure to 'unknown substance' in English city of Salisbury.
Michelle Bellizzi: Bird Rescue Staff since 2000
Editor’s Note: The work we do at Bird Rescue wouldn’t be possible without our amazing team of staff, volunteers, and board members! Read below to meet one of our stellar team members! Ever wondered who’s responsible for deploying the troops when a spill arises? That would be our intrepid Response Services Team! Today’s Staff Spotlight […]
THE SHAPE(S) OF MONSTER: Privileged kid gets her feelings hurt!
*TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018Part 1—The Times feeds our longing for Villain:* Hooray for Sillywood! A monster movie has walked off with Oscar's top prize for the year. It was truly a movie which suits the age—an age with a longing for Monster. As the week proceeds, we'll discuss that ongoing longing for Monster. Today, we'll start with a near relation. We'll start with the longing for Villain. Over the weekend, this longing surfaced atop page one of the New York Times' Sunday Review. From one of the newspaper's highest platforms, the Times gave us a story by a privileged kid who seems ... more »
Remember when we were told “Penguins Don’t Migrate, they’re dying!” ? – never mind
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: WUWT readers may remember this story from last year, where Chris Turney, leader of the ill fated “ship of fools” Spirit of Mawson expedition that go stuck in Antarctic sea ice said: “Penguins Don’t Migrate, they’re dying!” and of course blamed the dreaded “climate change” as the reason. Of…
Some data suggests Global Cooling started in 2006
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest essay by David Archibald’ Many good things come to an end and that includes the Modern Warm Period. Mild winters and early springs are now spoken of in the past tense. The peak of the Modern Warm Period was 2006 as shown by the oceanic lead indicator, the…
Study: ‘snowpack levels are a thing of the past’
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: While California gets snowed under with up to 8 feet of fresh snow, this study has just been published. Timing is everything. Source: NOHRSC New study: Snowpack levels show dramatic decline in western states OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study of long-term snow monitoring sites…
The Rise and Fall of Central England Temperatures – help needed to find missing data
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Guest essay by Tony Brown This article examines the continued cooling of CET this century Looks at a similar scenario of regional cooling in America Examines CET related urbanisation issues, and the current Met office allowances for this Notes the centuries long general warming of our climate. Notes…
IF MILLENNIALS KILL DEMOCRACY, IT'S BECAUSE OF WHAT WE TOLD THEM
David Brooks worries that democracy is at risk in America. I know, I know -- it's David Brooks. But I don't think he's completely off base. Brooks rounds up the usual suspects -- social media as polarizer, increased radicalization on (of course) both sides. I see a different problem: Economically, democracy is failing everyone but the rich. (See my last post.) But Brooks and I arrive at more or less the same place. Among other things, Brooks is troubled by young people's apparent openness to dictatorial or military rule. As Yascha Mounk writes in his book "The People vs. Democracy,”... more »
Overtreatment of Stage 0 Breast Cancer DCIS
Most women, in fact, 9 out of 10 women, don’t even realize that some breast cancers found on mammogram would never have caused any problems, or even become known in their lifetime. Let that sink in. RELATED STORY: Do Mammograms really save lives? ‘Hidden Dangers’ of mammograms every woman should know about Honestly, mammograms are
YouTube deletes entire Health Ranger video channel; deletes over 1700 videos in latest politically motivated censorship purge (UPDATED)
(Note from the Editor: While this news from Natural News is sad and unfair, it is by no means a surprise. We’ve been harassed and banned multiple times on Facebook, undoubtedly because of the information we share. Keep your wits about you!) In the latest gross violation of free speech committed by radical left-wing tech
Trump lawyer complained that Trump did not repay him for using his own money to pay off adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Courtesy of The Hill: *President Trump’s lawyer complained to friends following the 2016 election that he had not been reimbursed for his payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. * *Michael Cohen paid Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, $130,000 as part of a nondisclosure agreement that ensured she would not speak about an alleged 2006 affair with Trump. * *Cohen last month acknowledged that he made the payment, and denied it violated any campaign finance laws. * *The Wall Street Journal reported that Cohen was working to sec... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 6, 2018
Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) get ready for the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, July 30, 2017. China Daily via REUTERS *VOA:* *China Boosts Defense Spending, Rattling its Neighbors' Nerves * BEIJING — China on Monday unveiled its largest defense spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 percent growth target this year, fueling an ambitious military modernization program and making its neighbors nervous. The 2018 defense budget w... more »
Russian Military Transport Plane Has Crashed In Syria Killing All 32 On Board
© Sergey Pivovarov / Sputnik *RT:* *Russian transport plane crashes upon landing in Syria, all 32 on board dead * A Russian military transport airplane has crashed during landing at Khmeimim Airbase in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. Six crew members as well as 26 passengers were killed in the crash, it added. According to preliminary information, the incident could have been caused by a technical malfunction, the ministry said. “Around 15:00 (Moscow time, 12:00 GMT), a Russian An-26 transport aircraft crashed while coming in for landing at the Khmeimim airbase,” t... more »
Warmonger Samantha Power blames Russia for Italian election results
Why is Power not in prison for warcrimes? More The post Warmonger Samantha Power blames Russia for Italian election results appeared first on The Duran.
Once I gave up these 21 toxic attachments, I was much happier
Sometimes life seems like a huge struggle… For almost 5 years I struggled to find inner peace and was lost in a whirlwind of anxiety and overthinking. Because no matter what I tried I simply didn’t know enough about what … Continue reading →
Are Organ Meats Good for You?
Story at-a-glance While by today’s standards some may find eating organ meats to be an unsavory proposition, most are more nutrient dense than your average pork chop or T-bone, containing high amounts of protein, minerals and fat-soluble vitamins Some believe … Continue reading →
Are Air Fryers Healthy?
Story at-a-glance Air fryers have captured the interest of people who love the taste of fried food but not all the calories associated with traditional deep frying The chief selling point of an air fryer is the use of hot … Continue reading →
Army of Nanorobots Successfully Strangles Cancerous Tumors
Tiny moving robots made of DNA are being used to deliver cancer drugs. Nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are detected in the United States each year, and each year cancer claims almost 600,000 lives in the U.S. alone, … Continue reading →
Elon Musk Will Put Humans on Mars Much Sooner Than We Think, Astronaut Says
The first space race of the 21st century has Mars as its finish line. While victory is still likely years, even decades away, Elon Musk and SpaceX have made the most tangible progress toward the red planet, and one person … Continue reading →
Something extraordinary is happening in the world, and no one seems to have noticed
Most of us haven’t quite realized there’s something extraordinary happening in the world. We’re so caught up in the demands of daily life, coping with impossible workloads, demanding personal relationships, feelings of alienation and vague constant worry that we seldom … Continue reading →
A spiritual master explains why you can’t meditate properly (and what to do instead)
What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I do this? I’m so bad at it. My mind is a scattered mess. I can’t meditate! How can these other people do it?! Everyone who has ever tried meditating has had thoughts like … Continue reading →
Deadly Crosstalk
Nerve cells found to suppress immune response during lethal lung infections Neurons that carry nerve signals to and from the lungs suppress immune response during fatal lung infections. When the body is fighting infection, the immune system kicks into high gear. … Continue reading →
A Surprising Safety Benefit
Firearm injuries drop nationwide during NRA conventions, research shows Thousands of firearm injuries occur in the United States each year, but the likelihood of such injuries appears to drop substantially when gun enthusiasts hold large national meetings, according to … Continue reading →
Wanna Clone Your Dog Like Barbra Streisand? Here Are Four Things You Need to Know.
In Brief When Barbra Streisand’s beloved pet dog passed away, she used cells taken from its cheek and stomach to produce two clones. Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in doing the same. This week, a Variety … Continue reading →
David vs. Goliath: New Social Media Site ONEWAY Takes On the Giants
[image: david-vs-goliath-new-social-media-site-oneway-takes-on-the-giants] In the world of social media, Facebook and Twitter are the twin Goliaths. They dominate the social media market. They also systematically censor posts and use manipulative tactics to influence the ways users think, interact with each other, and even vote in elections. But now, thanks to a love of free speech and the power of alt-tech, a new David has arrived on the scene to compete with those twin Goliaths. The new social media platform — ONEWAY — is prepared to become the platform for those who love free spe... more »
When a journal is delisted, authors pay a price
Shocked, confused, disappointed — these are the reactions of authors who recently published in a cancer journal that was delisted by a company that indexes journals. Recently, Clarivate Analytics announced it would discontinue indexing Oncotarget after the first few issues of 2018 — as a result, the journal would not receive a current impact factor. The company … Continue reading When a journal is delisted, authors pay a price
China Wants To Be The World Leader When To Comes To Developing And Deploying New Military Technologies
So far, the clearest photo of the railgun. pic.twitter.com/owrdV0JpCt — dafeng cao (@xinfengcao) February 1, 2018 *Adam Ni, The Conversation:* *China’s quest for techno-military supremacy * Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to transform China’s military into the world’s most powerful force by 2050. And he could be on track to do it. On the opening day of its National People’s Congress in Beijing yesterday, China reported a defence budget of ¥1.11 trillion ($A225 billion) for 2018. That represents an 8.1% increase in its defence budget, compared to a 7% increase last year. China’... more »
China's Military Wants Bases Around The World
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning *David Tweed and Adrian Leung, Bloomberg:* *China Is Making a Bold Military Power Play* As lawmakers meet this week to cement Xi Jinping’s power at home, China’s president is also looking to boost his country’s military might abroad. He’s overhauled China’s military to challenge U.S. supremacy in the Indo-Pacific, most visibly with a plan to put half-a-dozen aircraft carriers in the world’s oceans. Still, Xi has a problem: He needs bases around the world to refuel and repair his global fleet. So far, China only has one overseas military base, comp... more »
A New U.S. Drone Base In Niger
Aerial view of the American drone base in Agadez, Niger, on June 4, 2017. Photo: Google Earth *USA Today: **Why the U.S. military is building a drone base in Niger* *On Oct. 4, 2017, nine soldiers were killed in a convoy leaving the village of Tongo Tongo in Niger.* Four of those soldiers were American. The tragedy shocked Americans and Nigeriens alike — most people weren’t even aware that there were U.S. soldiers on the ground. It turns out that U.S. Special Forces have been in the country since at least 2013. Their main charge is training Nigerien soldiers, but they’re also on ... more »
Deadly U.S. Mission in Niger Lacked Proper Approval
These images provided by the U.S. Army show Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black; Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson; Sgt. La David Johnson; and Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, who were killed by militants believed linked to ISIS. U.S. Army *Time: **Deadly U.S. Mission in Niger Lacked Proper Approval, Military Probe Finds* (WASHINGTON) — A military investigation into the Niger attack that killed four American service members concludes the team didn’t get required senior command approval for their risky mission to capture a high-level Islamic State militant, several U.S. officials familiar with the ... more »
Old Paradigm Dying in the Trans-Atlantic Region — British are Panicking
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20180306-old-paradigm-dying.pdf Over the past week, President Trump has trashed the efforts by the British and their assets in the discredited Obama intelligence apparatus to invent a justification for war with Russia and China. The Western media unleashed a tirade of denunciations of China, and especially of President Xi Jinping, following the announcement that term limits were being dropped from China's Constitution, calling Xi a ruthless dictator, a new Emperor for life, and a danger to the world. Trump responded at a private dinner with Republicans: "He'... more »
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Lucas Chancel points out the myths underlying any claim that corporate globalization does anything but voluntarily exacerbate inequality: It is often said that rising inequality is inevitable — that it is a natural consequence of trade openness and digitalization that governments are powerless to counter. But the numbers presented above clearly demonstrate the diversity of inequality trajectories experienced by broadly comparable regions over the past decades. The U.S. and Europe, for instance, had similar population size and average income ... more »
Japan's Navy Appoints Its First Woman To Command A Warship Squadron
Newly-appointed Commander of First Escort Division of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Ryoko Azuma (2nd L), who is the first female commander of a navy destroyer squadron in Japan, salutes to soldiers on JMSDF's helicopter carrier Izumo at a port in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Nobuhiro Kubo *Reuters:* *Japan's navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron* Japan’s navy on Tuesday appointed the first woman to command a warship squadron, including the flagship Izumo helicopter carrier, as it tries to lure more females to make up for a deart... more »
90,000 Posts!!!!
*WNU Editor:* Just noticed it now .... but my last post was number 90,000 for this blog!!!!
That Hillary Video Rumour #hrcVideo #RELEASETHERAWVIDEO
We've known about this for quite some time. When I read about deep fakes, I felt instantly that this technology had been released as a counter offensive to defend the perpetrators of child rape... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
F-35 Stealth Fighters Have Landed On A Navy Ship In The Pacific For The First Time
*Newsweek:* *Video Shows US F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets Landing on American Pacific Warship For First Time* F-35 stealth fighters have landed on a Navy ship in the Pacific for the first time as the U.S. beefs up its military presence in the region in a warning to China and North Korea. A detachment of F-35B Lightning IIs—the naval variant of the warplane which allows vertical landing and take-off—landed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on Sunday and Monday, Stars and Stripes reported. The location of the Wasp and the exact number of fighters involved was not disclosed, b... more »
Illinois gun show bans the selling of AR-15's.
Courtesy of WaPo: *It looked like many other small weekend shows across America: folding tables covered with handguns, rifles, parts, ammunition and war mementos, including helmets, patches, pistols and even vintage Nazi memorabilia. * *But no AR-15s. * *Organizers halted an advertised raffle that would have awarded an AR-15 to the winner, and vendors were told they would not be allowed to sell the weapon at the monthly show. * *Frank Cesare — of the Pioneer Valley Sportsman’s Association, which has hosted the show for more than 40 years — said the decision followed complaints th... more »
Cop Smashes Handcuffed Woman’s Head In, Photographs Her Injuries And Brags to His Friends
[image: handcuffed] A police officer split a handcuffed woman's head open for no reason, then charged her with a crime to cover it up. He was never fired, despite the incident being caught on video. The post Cop Smashes Handcuffed Woman’s Head In, Photographs Her Injuries And Brags to His Friends appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
"FBI withholds Obama, Comey secret meeting documents"
https://youtu.be/wGbd7ketEM0 More news that you won't find reported on the Obama worshipping and Trump hating BBC.
There Are Still Politicians Completely Devoted To The NRA Agenda Of Death
As more and more NRA corporate partner flee the NRA cooties and as polls show that voters are finally ready to express their NRA-hatred at the polls, the tone-deaf and clueless DCCC is still clinging to their NRA recruits-- such as Anthony Brindisi (NY), Jeff Van Drew (NJ) and Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ). Even more tone-deaf and more clueless are Republican state legislators in the states where the GOP has a stronghold on political power, like in Tennessee. There a crackpot state rep., pig rancher Andy Holt, who calls himself "west Tennessee's conservative voice" and who introduced a bil... more »
Breaking: Russia withdraws Su-57 stealth fighters from Syria – reports
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:11 P.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces has withdrawn all of the fifth-generation Su-57 air superiority fighters it stationed in Syria several weeks ago back to bases inside Russia according to an Israeli report. The reports of the advanced Russian stealth fighters being withdrawn from Syria after a several-week basing in the country […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Confirmed: Kurdish forces withdraw more units from fight against ISIS in east Syria to battle Turkey in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:35 P.M.) – Official US military sources have confirmed rumors that began to emerge on late Monday afternoon that Syrian Kurdish forces were withdrawing additional key units from the fight against Islamic State terrorists in the country’s east towards Afrin to fight Turkey. In recent hours, sources in the Pentagon admitted that Kurdish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Africa: land, tribes, and animist traditions
My post last week about South African land confiscation and the history that underlies it aroused a lot of interest. It was linked all over the place, and is still attracting more traffic than usual for a single post. I'm glad it may have helped contribute to the discussion. In its wake, some readers have asked me why black Africa is so focused on land, and its confiscation by colonial powers, and its post-colonial recovery. To the first-world mind, such attitudes are almost incomprehensible. "Why are they so focused on something that happened generations ago? Why can't they g... more »
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*Florida Senate rejects ban on assault weapons, votes to arm teachers* The Florida Senate rejected a proposal to ban assault weapons, and voted for a measure to arm some teachers, weeks after 17 people were killed in the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history. An amendment that would have banned assault weapons attached to a wider bill failed on Saturday in a largely party-line vote, in response to the Feb. 14 killing of 14 students and three faculty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Parkland. The vote was 20-17 against the assault w... more »
Katie Hopkins on 'What South African "land expropriation" is REALLY about'
https://youtu.be/fzu-JzApLc8 Information that you won't get from the support the ANC at all costs BBC.
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*Trump plan to allow oil drilling off New England unites foes in opposition* For decades, they have done battle — through street protests, in courtrooms, on Beacon Hill. It takes a lot, something broadly and viscerally opposed, to unite the traditional foes. But the Trump administration’s new plan to allow drilling for oil and gas off the shores of New England has done just that, forging a bipartisan coalition of fishermen, environmental advocates, industry groups, and scientists against the plan. At a recent press conference held to denounce the plan, Peter Shelley of the Conser... more »
Why Did Early Stoicism Ignore Aristotle?
Zeno of Citium came to Athens around 300 BC and founded the School of Stoicism which formed a deep bond with the philosophical culture in ancient Greece. But we don’t find any sign of engagement between Zeno's Stoicism and Aristotle’s philosophy. David Sedley offers an answer in his essay, “The School, from Zeno to Arius Didymus” (Chapter 1; *The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics*, edited by Brad Inwood). Here’s an excerpt: One apparent feature of early Stoicism that has caused controversy is the surprising rarity of engagement with the philosophy of Aristotle. Even some of the mos... more »
BREAKING: North and South Korea to hold summit, talks of ‘denuclearization’ on the table
The summit between the two Korea's will take place in the village of Panmunjom, just south of the border between the two Koreas, according to the Yonhap news agency. More The post BREAKING: North and South Korea to hold summit, talks of ‘denuclearization’ on the table appeared first on The Duran.
Proverbs of Buddhist Maha Siddha Ancestors by Tenzin Dhondup
*Photo of Maha Siddha Jetsun Milarepa* I have a deep love towards my Ancestors. They are the Jewels that is worth beyond the price, they are the sun that is shining in the darkness. Today I would like to share few proverbs of my Maha Siddha Ancestors. After reading their biography, I have found these precious proverbs, today I would like to share with the world. Please forgive for my weak translation. *One of the beauties of my Maha Siddha Ancestors* Even though they are the highest of the highest, gods of the gods for me but they always claim to be the lowest of the lowest, they cl... more »
Trusted but dangerous medical info hardly anyone recognizes
By Dr. Mercola Late last year, Internet Brands, a company under the global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR & Co.) umbrella, announced its acquisition of WebMD Holdings. Purchase price: $2.8 billion. The company also bought the wellness company Nature’s Bounty Co. last year and already owns a number of other health-related internet brands, including DentalPlans.com,
Foreign Office diplomat on "leave" at Saudi Crown Prince's PR firm
UK diplomat is at the heart of a multimillion pound effort to rebrand Saudi Arabia
Why Is the GOP Terrified of Tariffs?
[image: why-is-the-gop-terrified-of-tariffs] We should tax foreign-made goods and use the revenue, dollar for dollar, to cut taxes on domestic production. The idea is not to keep foreign goods out, but to induce foreign companies to move production here.
Russian Convicted Of Spying For Britain’s MI6 Intel Agency Critically Ill After Exposure To Unknown Substance In Salisbury England
“Reports suggest Col Skripal had recently gone to police claiming he was fearing for his life“, according to “The Telegraph” … Continue reading →
DACA deadline passes, Congress fails to act and fate of 'Dreamers' remains uncertain: 6 essential reads
Danielle Douez, Associate Editor, Politics + Society at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Scholars have you covered on all sides of the 'Dreamers' issue, with solid research to boot.
While Mexico plays politics with its water, some cities flood and others go dry
Veronica Herrera, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
In many Mexican cities, water is treated as a political bargaining chip – a favor that public officials can trade for votes, bribes or power.
Most panhandling laws are unconstitutional since there's no freedom from speech
Joseph W. Mead, Assistant Professor, Cleveland State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
The First Amendment protects everything from porn to hateful signs outside military funerals. That includes fundraising pitches of all kinds.
Documentary Film 'Sacrificial Virgins' Wins Major Australian Award But Is Ignorantly Attacked in London Times
By John Stone Joan Shenton's film 'Sacrificial Virgins' about the victims of HPV vaccination which received a major Australian film accolade at weekend as been the subject of biased and ignorant attack in the London Times by journalist Kat Lay....
Ohio 8 year old shoots 4 year old sister multiple times. The 2nd Amendment at work.
Courtesy of Mansfield News Journal: *A mother was arrested Saturday evening after an 8-year-old boy shot his 4-year-old sister Saturday afternoon, the Ashland County Sheriff's Office reported. * *The sheriff's office was notified around 2:30 p.m. Saturday that the 4-year-old had been shot and sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. * *Ashland County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Carl Richert said the 4-year-old was shot "multiple times" and initially treated at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Cen... more »
Russian Strategic Weapons Are To Protect, Not To Attack
Despite the strategic nature of the weapons at Russia's disposal, they were obviously not created for direct, targeted military operations, nor could they be used in that manner. Which is something that certainly cannot be said about the US or its allies. The post Russian Strategic Weapons Are To Protect, Not To Attack appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Dr. T. Jacob John discusses why alternative and modern medicine can’t be compared.
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Trees Talk to Each Other in a Language We Can Learn, Ecologist Claims
Trees Talk to Each Other in a Language We Can Learn, Ecologist Claims https://returntonow.net/2018/02/28/trees-talk/
It’s snowing again – again!
A while back I wrote an article saying it was the snowiest winter we had had. We then got the so called “beast from the east”. That brought Scotland to a standstill. For a few days it looked like it … Continue reading →
Syrian Army enters strategic East Ghouta town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations in the East Ghouta region this week, targeting the remaining localities near the Islamist-held city of Douma. Backed by heavy artillery and airstrikes, the Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces and Republican Guard pushed north from recently captured Al-Shifouniyah towards the key town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS defeat will not be Iran’s victory: Pence
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:35 A.M.) – US Vice President Mike Pence commended geopolitical changes in the Middle East, hinting at a recent convergence of Saudi and Israeli interests, at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington D.C. on Monday. “The winds of change are blowing across the Middle East. Long standing enemies are becoming […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish-backed rebels seize more ground in Syria’s Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels seized more ground in the Afrin region this week, as Ankara intensifies Operation Olive Branch in northwest Aleppo. Led by the Free Syrian Army (FSA), the Turkish-backed rebels took control of two towns after advancing from the recently captured Sheikh Hadid District of Afrin. According to pro-opposition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US State Dept. accuses Syrian gov’t of stealing humanitarian aid from East Ghouta
The United States welcomed the delivery of first humanitarian convoy to the besieged Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta since November 15, but accused Damascus of “pilfering” the supplies, US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on Tuesday. “We welcome this much-needed step forward for the people of #Syria. We’ve seen reports that the Syrian regime […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian rebels shell Christian area in Damascus with particular discrimination, Western media doesn’t care – French aid worker
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:05 A.M.) – According to a French volunteer aid worker cited by the Sputnik news agency, Syrian militants based in the countryside east of Damascus purposely shell densely populated civilian areas of the capital. The source noted that among the residential areas that armed rebel groups attack with mortars and rockets is the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army storms key town in East Ghouta region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful attack this morning that targeted the key town of Al-Rayhan in the East Ghouta region of Damascus. Led by the Tiger Forces and Republican Guard, the Syrian Arab Army was able to score a small advance near Al-Rayhan, yesterday; however, they were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Trump may visit Jerusalem to open new embassy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – US President Donald Trump said he hoped to visit the new American embassy in Jerusalem during a meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC on Monday. Netanyahu remarked that it was the first time that he visited America after the decision and praised Trump for it. He also […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Russian tank-carrying naval transport heads to Syria fully loaded
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – The Russian military is sending another batch of vehicles and heavy weapons to Syria in order to further bolster the Arab republic’s armed forces. On Monday, observers in the Bosphorus Strait spotted and filmed the Mediterranean-bound journey of a Russian Navy Tapir-class LST (Landing Ship Tank) sealifter. Identified more specifically […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army on the verge of encircling Islamist militants in key east Damascus stronghold – Map update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:07 A.M.) – On Monday, the Syrian Army scored a critical breakthrough against jihadist militants on the outskirts of the district town of Harasta, a key insurgent stronghold within rebel-held areas of Damascus’ East Ghouta region. Battling it out with Islamist rebels on the northern outskirts of Harasta, elite Syrian forces of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Ray McGovern: “My First Day as CIA Director”
What would a rational, logical man do if he was CIA Director? More The post Ray McGovern: “My First Day as CIA Director” appeared first on The Duran.
SKRIPAL, LITVINENKO, MOGILEVICH, TRUMP
*Parallels are being drawn to the Litvinenko case *as *Sergei Skripal is found critically ill after exposure to an unknown substance*. Before his death by poisoning, ex-KGB spy *Alexander Litvinenko*, reportedly recorded a tape. In this tape, Litvinenko reportedly claims that Vladimir Putin has a "good relationship" with Semion Mogilevich. Mogilevich is a Jew, born in the Ukraine. *Mogelivich is believed to have an Israeli passport.* Mogilevich, who lives mainly in Moscow, is said to be the "boss of bosses" of the worldwide Russian-Jewish mafia. Mogilevich 'trades in drugs, n... more »
Newsbud Exclusive- The Out of Control U.S. War Industry!
Truth is that the global war industry is out of control and can not see a way out of this whole meme. After all you buy weapons in order to inflict some cost of your apparent opponents. Even when no apparent opponent has the slightest interest in attacking you. As i have extensively posted all this can be resolved through a global initiative to end poverty in conjunction with the rule of twelve.. In the meantime we need to form trade and protection communions similar to the EU. Each communion can elect a presidency to act as their communicator whose power can be even set at... more »
World-first whale cam reveals secrets of the mysterious minke
This is great science and we will be seeing way more of this. Thus we discover just how effective the Minke are at harvesting krill. Their speed need is also explained as well. If we can apply this to all large animals we will gather vast resources ti work with. Great stuff. *World-first whale cam reveals secrets of the mysterious minkeNick Lavars* *February 19th, 2018Tagging minke whales will help scientists learn more about how they forage and their favorite feeding spots(Credit: Ari Friedlaender/WWF-Aus)https://newatlas.com/wh... more »
Devin Nunes for President, Ray McGovern for CIA Director
There are chaps in high office who are really holding the fort against all coercion. They still look thin on the ground but they also have massive support from within the government itself as the opponent is only those who directly benefited from past misdeeds. The opponents look formidable but that is only reflected power now under direct assault. Trump has the heavy lifting but we also need legitimate successors standing in the wings and we are certainly seeing that here. Trump set himself an incredibly high bar when he promised to drain the swamp. In fact I thought that th... more »
You Might Not Read This Because It Says the World Is Getting Better
What the meta stats tell us is that all will have left any form of poverty behind by 2050 and that our knowledge density will also have peaked by then. Most of those reading this have experienced all that already simply because we have cell phones and clean access to knowledge to optimize our lives. That means we can do what we want and that is our real future. Recall that once your health is perfected, your needs consist of a modest diet and a personal living unit that naturally resists accumulation. We presently keep our data in the cloud and by then it should be easy enough t... more »
Leo Igwe’s iDOUBT Critical Thinking workshop seeks to End Superstition in Africa and The Philippines
Leo Igwe PhD, a Nigerian journalist and activist, has designed a 5-Step Critical Thinking (CT) workshop called “iDOUBT” that aims to obliterate dangerous superstitions in Subsaharan Africa, and in tribal groups of The Philippines. https://ieet.org/images/uploads/IMG_20180223_153515.jpg
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* You didn't really think that the Hou$e and $enate would do anything about making it more difficult to obtain war weapons such as AR-15s and AK-47s, did you? I mean for you to think that you'd have to be naive or stupid enough to have voted for Señor Trumpanzee. Hell, you'd have to think that our so-called representatives in Washington were something other than the worst our country has to offer. But, even the worst have to have a leader, and, right now, that leader is $enate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell who just a few days ago made it official that the $enate would n... more »
TRUMP CONNECTIONS
*Trump Dossier 2018* . *Trump Dossier 2018* . *Donald Trump Research | WHO CONTROLS AMERICA?* . *Roger Stone and Roy Cohn.* *TRUMP'S FRIENDS* . ~~~
There’s a black hole that could erase your past and let you live out infinite futures, study suggests.
There’s a black hole that could erase your past and let you live out infinite futures, study suggests | indy100 https://www.indy100.com/article/theres-black-hole-that-could-erase-past-and-live-out-infinite-futures-new-study-berkeley-8239166?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook Advertisements
Expert Says: Intelligent people go to bed late, leave a mess everywhere, and use bad language
Expert Says: Intelligent people go to bed late, leave a mess everywhere, and use bad language http://www.10viral.net/smart-people-use-bad-language/
Unity Vs. “Decentralization”: The True Meaning Of Syria’s Manbij
If the US doesn’t leave Manbij, then they might end up clashing with any of Damascus’ forces – whether official or militia – who enter the area, which could be what the Kurds are counting on or possibly even conspiring with Washington to provoke. The post Unity Vs. “Decentralization”: The True Meaning Of Syria’s Manbij appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
US considered bombing Syrian government recently: report
Last week saw a White House meeting on the situation in Syria, which was chaired by President Donald Trump and attended by Chief of Staff John Kelly, National Security Adviser Herbert McMaster and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, according to the Washington Post The Trump administration discussed last week the possibility of “a new military action” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
New evidence shows US allowed ISIS convoys to go free and fight Syrian forces
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:30 A.M.) – Newly-released satellite images display ISIS convoys move freely under the US-led coalition watch to fight the Syrian forces in eastern Syria. The images, taken from the 3rd of December 2017, show scores of ISIS militants moving in their technical vehicles from Raqqa to Deir Ezzor countryside, where they arrived at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Another illegal Israeli settlement established in Hebron (al-Khalil)
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:08 A.M)- Al-Khalil (Hebron), a city in Southern occupied West Bank, is seeing an influx in illegal Israeli settlers after the Jewish holiday of Purim. A new Settlement has just been established and with the power of the Israeli military behind it, vows to steal homes of Palestinian owners. Early this Monday morning, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Singapore-EU to push ratification of free trade deal this year
05-Mar-2018 The negotiations on EUSFTA were concluded in October 2014. When ratified, it will be the first trade deal implemented by EU and an ASEAN member state.
Following mining and oil tax payments down the rabbit hole
05-Mar-2018 How poor countries like Mongolia may be losing millions because of corporate tax practices and legal loopholes.
Protecting and promoting copyright balance in NAFTA
05-Mar-2018 The ongoing NAFTA renegotiation presents a prime opportunity to move the ball on protecting and promoting general public interest copyright exceptions.
Philippines, EU rekindle ties on ‘equal footing'
05-Mar-2018 Move seen as part of President Duterte's push for an independent foreign policy.
US federal court registers $1.2 billion judgment for Rusoro against Venezuela
05-Mar-2018 US Federal District Court Judge Richard J. Leon has ordered Rusoro's $1.2 billion ICSID Expropriation award against Venezuela registered in the US.
As Western banks leave, China adds Brunei to new silk road
05-Mar-2018 Total Chinese investment in Brunei is now estimated at $4.1 billion.
NAFTA talks on autos eyed for next week: Mexico negotiator
05-Mar-2018 US, Mexican and Canadian trade experts leading efforts to draft new rules for auto content under a revised NAFTA trade deal aim to meet next week,
Jakarta told to step up talks with EFTA
05-Mar-2018 THE Indonesian government has been advised to accelerate its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which consists of four countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland — in order to boost investment and trade.
Singapore-EU to push ratification of free trade deal this year
05-Mar-2018 Singapore and European Union (EU) have committed to facilitate the ratification of their trade and investment deal by the end of 2018 and push its entry into force soon thereafter.
RCEP negotiators make progress in Singapore as Japan pushes for year-end deal on trade pact
05-Mar-2018 Ministers from 16 East Asian countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership made progress at a meeting in Singapore Saturday but many gaps remain.
Workers reject terms of Mercosur-EU agreement
05-Mar-2018 The Coordination of Trade Unions of the Southern Cone and the European Trade Union Confederation expressed their disagreement with the terms on which the possible agreement between Mercosur and the European Union is proposed.
Nationwide action against the TPPA
05-Mar-2018 It's Our Future is hosting events throughout New Zealand in opposition to the signing of the TPPA.
USDA trade undersecretary bullish on Central America
05-Mar-2018 Trade mission to Guatemala yields fruitful meetings with conservative estimates of $30 million in new sales.
EU and South American bloc extend trade talks
05-Mar-2018 The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are extending talks on a free trade deal by a couple of weeks to resolve "four or five" outstanding issues.
Careful what you wish for: China is “quietly reshaping the world”
05-Mar-2018 Canadian business wants a notch in China's Belt and Road Initiative. In Asia, as in Canada, there are domestic and foreign policy risks to consider
Affaire BFT : Les 100 jours les plus longs
05-Mar-2018 L'Etat tunisien doit dire officiellement s'il choisit le règlement amiable ou la solution arbitrale par le CIRDI.
No free trade agreement if EU bans palm oil: Mah
05-Mar-2018 Malaysia's free trade agreement talks with the European Union (EU) must address trade barriers that discriminate palm oil because this is a priority, a Cabinet minister said.
Afrique-Turquie: Ankara s'oriente vers un accord de libre échange avec la CEDEAO (ERDOGAN)
05-Mar-2018 La Turquie va bientôt ratifier un accord de libre-échange avec la Communauté économique des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
La Thaïlande "repense" à son adhésion au CPTPP
05-Mar-2018 La Thaïlande garde ses options ouvertes sur son adhésion à l'Accord complet et progressiste pour le partenariat transpacifique, son "accord prédécesseur", l'accord de Partenariat transpacifique.
Tweets For Today
North Korea makes 'agreement' with South Korea after historic meeting: KCNA https://t.co/lYBoga8Ks4 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 6, 2018 Reality check: North Korean reactor likely resumed production of plutonium for nuclear weapons https://t.co/5gk1g5CO0B pic.twitter.com/mH4cAVYz5V — Alastair Gale (@AlastairGale) March 6, 2018 Thousands of Chinese legislators erupt into enthusiastic applause over plans to give President Xi Jinping a lifetime mandate to mould the Asian giant into a global superpower https://t.co/ZPb2XjcgI6 pic.twitter.com/2x9ANRw4Sa — AFP news agency (@AFP)... more »
Picture Of The Day
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and other senior officials sing national anthem during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *China's Congress meets* (Reuters).
Kim Jong-un 'Wants Closer North-South Korea Ties'
*BBC: **Kim Jong-un 'wants closer North-South Korea ties'* North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he wants to "vigorously advance" closer ties with South Korea, according to state media. The report follows a rare visit to Pyongyang by senior South Korean officials, who had dinner with the normally reclusive leader. They are the first officials from Seoul to meet Mr Kim since he came to power. It's part of a fast-moving wave of rapprochement on the Korean peninsula surrounding the Winter Olympics. South Korea has only commented briefly on the meeting, saying the two sides had r... more »
Former Russian Spy In Critical Condition In The U.K. From An 'Unknown Substance'
*BBC:* *Critically ill man is former Russian spy* A man who is critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance in Wiltshire is a Russian national convicted of spying for Britain, the BBC understands. Sergei Skripal, 66, was granted refuge in the UK following a "spy swap" between the US and Russia in 2010. He and a woman, 33, were found unconscious on a bench at a shopping centre in Salisbury on Sunday. Zizzi restaurant in Salisbury has been closed by police "as a precaution". The substance has not been identified, but Public Health England said there was no known risk... more »
"When the Sky Is No More Than Remembered Light: Mark Strand Reads His Poignant Poem 'The End'”
*"When the Sky Is No More Than Remembered Light:* * Mark Strand Reads His Poignant Poem 'The End'”* by Maria Popova “It’s such a lucky accident, having been born, that we’re almost obliged to pay attention,” the Pulitzer-winning poet Mark Strand (April 11, 1934–November 29, 2014) observed in contemplating the artist’s task to bear witness to the universe. And yet this universe in which we live is predicated on impermanence, and the lucky accident of our existence is crowned with the certitude of its end from the start. Why, then, are we always so shocked by the finitude of all we ho... more »
The U.S. Military Is Not Prepared to Hunt 1,000 North Korean Missiles
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Asia* Around 1,000 ballistic missiles, to be clear. Hunting ballistic-missile launchers would be one of the U.S. military’s most important tasks were hostilities on the Korean peninsula to erupt. Kim Jong Un’s arsenal could cause immense damage to South Korean cities, air bases and American and South Korean troops. But tracking the launchers from the air and with special operations units on the ground will be an extremely difficult task — with a poor track record. During the 1991 Persian Gulf War, it’s possible the United States’ “Scud hunt” scored ... more »
The Trap of Empire and Authoritarianism
*Robert D. Kaplan* *Global Governance, Americas* [image: A National Heritage Trust historical re-enactor wearing a poppy on his cap looks towards the Union Jack flag while taking part in a re-enactment of British infantry life in the trenches on the Western Front during World War One at the Fort Rinella coastal battery in Kalkara, outside Valletta, November 8, 2014. The event was organised as part of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of World War One. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi] We should take enlightened authoritarianism as a challenge; not as a fate. *Introduction* ... more »
Do Merkel and Germany Have a Future?
*E. Wayne Merry* *Politics, Europe* [image: People in traditional costumes cast shadows as they march during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 19, 2010. Millions of beer drinkers from around the world will come to the Bavarian capital over the next two weeks for the world's biggest and most famous beer festival, the Oktoberfest, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle] The formation of the new German government scheduled for March 14 could add to the political turmoil in the country. Germany has a new grand-coalition government (GROKO) in... more »
The Flat Mind of Thomas Friedman
*Helen Andrews* *Security, Americas* [image: Journalist Thomas Friedman moderates a plenary session on strengthening market-based solutions during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York September 22, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Like the French Bourbons, he has learned nothing and forgotten nothing. The French statesman Talleyrand famously observed about the Bourbons, “they had learned nothing and forgotten nothing.” Something similar might be said about *New York Times *columnist Thomas Friedman. Once upon a time he was the avatar of a new age of economic interdependence that... more »
After the Olympics, Where Do We Stand on North Korea?
*Robert E Kelly* *Security, Asia* [image: Men carry flags in front of the stand with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other high ranking officials during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo] It is important to keep engaging North Korea. The question is: how? The Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea have concluded, and the hype was tremendous. The North Koreans came, and Korea fielded a joint team. If that did not generate enough buzz about the Koreas ov... more »
Stop Pretending America and Turkey Are Allies
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Middle East* There is no need for Ankara and Washington to be adversaries. But everyone concerned would benefit if the two governments dropped the pretense of friendship. Washington officials routinely call Turkey a vital ally, yet Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his government have threatened U.S. forces cooperating with Kurdish militias in northern Syria. After American military spokesmen warned that U.S. troops would defend themselves, Erdoğan promised the famed “Ottoman slap.” Alas, doing so probably would increase his popularity with Turk... more »
Have You Listened To "Dear Congress" Yet? You Should... Or Maybe It Will Break Your Heart
Dispatch is a Boston-based band which just released a new single, "Dear Congress (17)" in response to the spate of NRA/GOP gun massacres. They were moved to release the song after the murders at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. All proceeds from the song will be donated to the Brady Campaign, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing gun violence in America. Dispatch has been working with the Brady Campaign to raise money and awareness and encouraging their fans to write to their congressmembers and ask them to expand background checks. The song was writ... more »
TIME’S UP On America Being Lectured By Hollywood
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Mar 5, 2018 Owen Shroyer breaks down the liberal messaging put out by Hollywood to brainwash their 90th Oscar audience. end
Sad Story of Palestinian Minors. Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing by Zionist Israel
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy of the […]
US Approves Sale of 210 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles to Ukraine
US-Pentagram: “For the sake of peace, we need to start more wars!”
IAEA Confirms Iran’s Compliance with Nuclear Deal
PressTV Published on Mar 5, 2018 The International Atomic Energy Agency has once confirmed Tehran’s compliance with the Iran nuclear deal. Amano made the remarks during a press conference in Vienna. The announcement marks the tenth time the agency has confirmed the Islamic Republic is abiding by the historic accord which was signed in 2015. Elsewhere […]
Jamie Carrasco: A Monetary Shift is Underway that will Kill the Dollar
Palisade Radio Published on Mar 3, 2018 Jamie has a financial background in Canada as a credit analyst; this gives him a good understanding of the credit cycle and economics. He likes looking at the finances of the world from a geopolitical perspective. He says, “The Chinese use two symbols for danger, one signifies danger and […]
US Said To Consider New Military Action Against Syria
US Said To Consider New Military Action Against Syria by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The last two weeks have seen the mainstream media soaked with headlines containing the word “Syria” and “Attack” as Washington desperately spins narratives left and right to cling to their reason for existence in Syria (legal or illegal, we will let you decide). […]
String Theory, The Emperor Has No Clothes.
*B*rian Greene would say that those who doubt string theory just lack vision or the capacity to understand it. Balderdash! String Theory is a beautiful system of mathematics which can be use to construct physical theories ...but it is not science. read more
Yemen’s Houthi forces strike Saudi military base (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – The Houthi forces targeted a military base belonging to the Saudi-led Coalition at the Alab border-crossing, Monday, scoring several direct hits on the installation with artillery shells. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their fighters killed several members of the Saudi-led Coalition, while also heavily damaging […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
First aid convoy enters besieged Eastern Ghouta (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 A.M.) – The first humanitarian convoy in weeks entered the Damascus eastern suburbs of Ghouta on Monday, delivering food and basic medicines to the Syrian civilians trapped in the rebel-held enclave. The convoy organised by the United Nations and the Red Cross delivered food for about 27,000 of the 400,000 people living […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia has evidence West trying to save Nusra Front for regime change – Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister on Monday said that Western states are demonstrating a lack of negotiability by their stance on the Syrian crisis, as their actions on the ground are in violation of UNSC Resolution 2401. “The major clause of this resolution requires that all — I emphasize, all — the parties to the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Ex-Trump Aide Plans to Defy Mueller, Says ‘Arrest Me’
"Why do I have to do it?" Sam Nunberg asked CNN of the request to turn over thousands of emails and other communications with other ex-officials to the special counsel's investigation.
Gallop Poll: Americans' Views Of Critical Threats To U.S. Vital Interests
*The Hill:* *Poll: Americans list North Korea, cyber terrorism as top threats* Most Americans view North Korea’s nuclear program and global cyber terrorism as the top threats to the United States’s interests, a poll released Monday found. A Gallup Poll showed 82 percent of Americans believe North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons poses a critical threat over the next 10 years, and 81 percent believe cyber terrorism is a critical threat. Three-quarters of Americans also see international terrorism as a critical threat, according to the poll. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor... more »
Four Corners: the ABC costing Australia again!
*Anthony Cox* --> The episode of 4 Corners screened on the 5th March 2018 is a litany of alarmism clichés, lies and exaggerations. The width of community involvement in alarmism shown in the episode demonstrates why Australia is heading for an economic brick wall. The disease of believing in alarmism has now infected business, farming, APRA and the Reserve Bank. The show begins with the usual horror images of fires, waves crashing, winds blowing as though the world was ending. In the also usual sonorous voice-over we hear that Penrith recently had the hottest temperature ever r... more »
How the US Establishment Lies Through Its Teeth, for War Against Russia
America’s billionaires, and their many agents, are giving hypocrisy a bad name More The post How the US Establishment Lies Through Its Teeth, for War Against Russia appeared first on The Duran.
Is the Cure for Diabetes a Humble Root?
*Sayer Ji* - Diabetes is a very big business, representing tens of billion of dollars in pharmaceutical drug sales annually.
Systematically refuting climate alarmism
Climate change research needs to be refocused and the climate models reconfigured, in order to correctly match observations. That is how science is supposed to work.
No, Republicans Did Not Expose Extensive Effort By Russia To Fuel Pipeline Opposition
Republicans on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee offer little evidence Russia is using "social media propaganda" to incite pipeline protests. The post No, Republicans Did Not Expose Extensive Effort By Russia To Fuel Pipeline Opposition appeared first on Shadowproof.
A Profile On Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping of China, second row center, sat at the focal point of the stage during the opening of the National People’s Congress on Monday in Beijing. Credit Bryan Denton for The New York Times *Steven Lee Myers, New York Times:* *Behind Public Persona, the Real Xi Jinping Is a Guarded Secret* BEIJING — One Sunday last month, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, traveled to a village in the mountains of Sichuan Province. He wore an olive overcoat with a fur collar, which he kept zipped up even when he entered an adobe house to meet with villagers. Around an indoor fire pit, he sat... more »
Our Property Rights are in Peril.
Peter Spencer (source) DEAR FRIENDS and PATRIOTS Our Property Rights are in Peril. Peter Spencer’s appeal was rejected and the last recourse is now the High Court. We MUST stop Government from writing rules that compromise property rights. Without property rights, there are NO human rights. Without property rights, our options in life become very limited indeed- army, clergy, serfdom or starvation. Unless any of you have been hiding under a rock, you would realise that the left would like no armies, no religion (except the State becoming the religion.) This leaves universal serfdom... more »
A Teacher Pens an Open Letter to Students Planning on Walking Out Over Gun Violence
*Dylan Charles* - Something is missing from the conversation about gun violence.
How the US Establishment Lies Through Its Teeth, for War Against Russia
How the US Establishment Lies Through Its Teeth, for War Against Russia by ERIC ZUESSE, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ The same people, Republicans and Democrats, who lied through their teeth for an invasion of Iraq in 2003, are doing it again for an invasion of Russia, sometime soon, so as to ‘defend’ ‘democracy’. The US has by now swallowed up virtually all lands […]
Anti-Establishment Eurosceptics Surge in Italian Election – Exit Polls
RT Published on Mar 4, 2018 Voting has ended in Italy’s general election, and exit polls point to a possible hung parliament, with voters favoring anti-establishment and centre-right parties. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/90f2 end
Not So Private: Tor Funded by US Govt Study Reveals
RT Published on Mar 5, 2018 The Tor Project, hailed as a bulwark against the encroaching surveillance state, has received funding from US government agency the BBG and cooperates with intelligence agencies, according to released documents. end
It’s Not A “Conspiracy Theory”: Here’s How Central Banks Actively Suppress The Price Of Gold
It’s Not A “Conspiracy Theory”: Here’s How Central Banks Actively Suppress The Price Of Gold by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Alhambra Investment Partners CIO Jeffrey Snider returned to Erik Townsend’s MacroVoices podcast this week to discuss one of his favorite topics: How central banks’ use gold lending to manipulate their balance sheets, and also to manipulate the broader market for precious […]
China’s Holdings of U.S. Debt Down 10%
China’s Holdings of U.S. Debt Down 10% by Terence P. Jeffrey , https://www.cnsnews.com/ (CNSNews.com) – Chinese holdings of U.S. Treasury securities are 10.0 percent below their peak level which was attained in November 2013, according to data published by the U.S. Treasury. U.S. government debt held by entities in the People’s Republic of China peaked at $1,316,700,000,000 in November […]
More BS from the alarmists
ACS Blog is getting sick of all the BS (bad science) posted on-line by the alarmists. Tony Heller reports (Deplorable Science Blog) on some recent BS from the alarmists under the heading: Understanding Climate Math Climate experts tell us that Arctic sea ice extent (which has been increasing for six months and is right about what it always is this time of year) is the lowest in 12,000 years. From Grist - By Eric Holthaus (link): Our planet reached another miserable milestone earlier this week: Sea ice fell to its lowest level since human civilization began more than 12,000 years... more »
CO2 Can’t Explain Ground Measurement Variations
When discussing CO2 caused climate change, one must always tie the observation back to the only defined mechanism by which CO2 can affect climate change. The only defined mechanism by which CO2 can impact the climate is through the Greenhouse Gas Effect. The Greenhouse Gas Effect as it relates to CO2 is the thermalization of … Continue reading "CO2 Can’t Explain Ground Measurement Variations"
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