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Russia’s NEW government: Why Vladimir Putin chose to stick with his team
Putin sticks with the government which successfully piloted Russia through the sanctions and the oil price fall More The post Russia’s NEW government: Why Vladimir Putin chose to stick with his team appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING: Lawrence would have called it a lie!
*TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018Except it was Lawrence who said it:* Lawrence would have called it a lie—except it was Lawrence who said it! We refer to something Lawrence said during last evening's Last Word. During his opening monologue, he described what the FBI's now-famous informant did: LAWRENCE (5/21/18): Now understand, Rod Rosenstein is in a position to already know whether anyone did infiltrate or surveil participants in a presidential campaign. He already knows that that did not happen. *Rod Rosenstein certainly already knows what has been publicly reported, that someone in Engl... more »
5 Best Smith & Wesson Handguns on Planet Earth
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We break it all down. *Smith & Wesson’s successful “wonder nine” pistol, the M&P followed in the footsteps of the Glock to produce a highly effective, high capacity polymer frame pistol. The Military & Police Model, currently in version 2.0, has a low bore axis, which the manufacturer claims reduces muzzle climb and allows the shooter to get sights back on target faster. The M&P 2.0 incorporates a five-inch stainless steel barrel into a pistol with an overall length of eight inches. The double action pistol is available in nine millimeter and .40 Sm... more »
We Need to Test Our Assumptions About North Korea
*Ken Gause* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju walk together at the truce village of Panmunjom] Only through a clear eyed approach to North Korea can we hope to develop strategies that will have resonance and traction and make the most of the opportunity that we may now be presented with. The Western media is filled with projections and speculation about the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. These views are based on long-held assumptions within the Pyongyang watching community about North Korea’s strategy... more »
The Trump–Kim Jong Un Summit: Should It Be Postponed?
*Robert E Kelly* *Politics, Asia* [image: Missiles are driven past 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] Modern summits take months to prepare for. Both parties can afford to slow down the current breakneck pace of unprepared negotiations to make sure they get this right. The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un is scheduled to begin in just three weeks. Yet there is gr... more »
Germany’s Deadly Leopard 2 Tank Was Considered a Killer (Until It Went to Syria)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * So what happenned? *However, photos on social media soon emerged showing that Leopard 2 tanks were being employed to blast Kurdish positions in Afrin, where there have several dozen civilian casualties have been reported. Furthermore, on January 21, the Kurdish YPG published a YouTube video depicting a Turkish Leopard 2 being struck by a Konkurs antitank missiles. However, it is not possible to tell if the tank was knocked out; the missile may have struck the Leopard 2’s front armor, which is rated as equivalent to 590 to 690 millimeters of rolle... more »
Striking Local
While the big news in teacher strikes has been state-wide walkouts, elsewhere in the world, teachers are also dealing with strikes the old fashioned way-- one district at a time. In fact, right now in my little corner of the world, two local unions are looking at teacher strikes-- one in the fall, and one tomorrow (I will note in the spirit of full disclosure that one of these school districts is the one where my wife works). I've been through two strikes in my career (one as a new hire, and one as local president). It may seem as if there are many reasons that strikes happen, but ... more »
Israel Boasts That It Is The First Country To Use The F-35 Stealth Fighter In Combat
*BBC:* *F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation* The US-made F-35 stealth fighter has seen its first ever combat action, flying in an operation for the Israeli air force. The air force chief showed an image of jets over Beirut, Lebanon, and said the planes had "already attacked twice on two different fronts". Israel recently carried out scores of air strikes in Syria. The F-35, from the world's priciest military programme, has been criticised both for cost and combat effectiveness. Last year, Defence Secretary James Mattis had to defend the programme after th...more »
Mark Penn-- Worst Of The Fox Democrats Working For Trump
In order to understand *The Hill* OpEd Stopping Robert Mueller to protect us all, you have to know who its author, Mark Penn, is. He has nothing to do with Penn and Teller, magicians, atheists and comedians who have been performing together since the '70s. Mark Penn also started his career-- as a pollster-- in the '70s. He is best known for his work with partner Doug Schoen for conservative Democrats (as well as Menachem Begin and his neo-fascist Likud Party in Israel and for war criminal Tony Blair in the U.K.) They also specialized in whitewashing corporate criminals like Texaco... more »
The Top Twelve Pesticide-Soaked Fruits and Vegetables To Avoid At All Costs
It goes without saying, but the rural areas of the United States have become overrun by toxic pesticides, samples of which have been found in everything from our food, air and drink water (along with childhood vaccines, believe it or not). We are a pesticide-soaked nation, and while it may be impossible to avoid pesticide exposure entirely, taking steps to reduce your toxic load now is one the best things you can do for you and your family’s health. Recently, the Environmental Working Group came out with its most-anticipated yearly contribution, the famous ‘Dirty Dozen/Clean Fif... more »
Catholic University Opens Controversial Muslim Prayer Room
[image: catholic-university-opens-controversial-muslim-prayer-room] Iowa’s St. Ambrose University has opened a prayer room catering especially to its “students of the Islamic faith” — a move that appears to fly in the face of its Catholic convictions.
Aaron Burr: Hero, Killer, Traitor?
[image: aaron-burr-hero-killer-traitor] May 22 marks the 211th anniversary of the indictment of Aaron Burr on charges of treason against the United States.
Houston FBI Receives Case Alleging Abortionist Killed Babies Outside the Womb
[image: houston-fbi-receives-case-alleging-abortionist-killed-babies-outside-the-womb] The FBI has now been handed a case of alleged infanticide to investigate.
Corsi Explains How to Kill Deep State, Save Trump
[image: alex-newman-jerome-corsi-how-to-kill-deep-state] VIDEO - In this exclusive interview with The New American magazine at the Council for National Policy, Dr. Jerome Corsi tells TNA's Alex Newman about his new book exposing the Deep State's war on President Trump and the Constitution. The book, Killing the Deep State: The Fight to Save President Trump, has become a New York Times best seller and is waking up people across America. It's a sobering look at the powers behind the scenes seeking a globalist New World Order. But the good news is that Corsi also explains how Trump and... more »
Ditch these from your kitchen today as they set off a landslide of health turmoil
By Dr. Mercola “GMOs Revealed” is a nine-part documentary series featuring more than 20 top experts in the field, including yours truly. In Episode 1, above, you’ll hear from Dr. Zach Bush, whose triple-board certification includes expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, Vani Hari, blogger and founder of FoodBabe.com, and Gunnar Lovelace, CEO of […] The post Ditch these from your kitchen today as they set off a landslide of health turmoil appeared first on Health Nut News.
EPA busted in IQ lowering scandal
By Stuart Cooper Campaign Director, Fluoride Action Network In November 2016, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) together with a coalition of organizations and private citizens, including Food & Water Watch, American Academy of Environmental Medicine, International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology, and Moms Against Fluoridation, presented a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […] The post EPA busted in IQ lowering scandal appeared first on Health Nut News .
CNN: Trouble in Big Food: America’s cereal, soda and soup companies are in turmoil
(Note from Erin: My editor lives in a city built on the production of cereal and has heard this exact thing from the workers who are being laid off and losing their jobs, “…people aren’t buying cereal anymore.” And the fact that CEO’s and board members are profit hungry and historically inflexible doesn’t help, either.) RELATED […] The post CNN: Trouble in Big Food: America’s cereal, soda and soup companies are in turmoil appeared first on Health Nut News.
Hawaii becomes first state in the U.S. to ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos
At the beginning of the month, Hawaii made history by becoming the first state in the U.S. to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The highly toxic neurotoxin causes significant damage to brain development in children and under the Obama administration the EPA had pledged to ban its use in agriculture ( the Pruitt-led EPA under the current […] The post Hawaii becomes first state in the U.S. to ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos appeared first on Health Nut News.
THINKING BEYOND TRUMP: WHY WE NEED A FEDERAL JOBS GUARANTEEWe...
*THINKING BEYOND TRUMP: WHY WE NEED A FEDERAL JOBS GUARANTEE* We must not forget the economic frustrations that helped fuel Trump’s election. For too long, too many Americans have faced lousy jobs or no jobs. One answer: A guaranteed job at a living wage. *The Republican answer won’t work* Republicans continue to push for work requirements for recipients of Medicaid, food stamps, and public housing benefits. But the real problem is there aren’t enough adequately-paying jobs to go around. Even today, with a low official unemployment rate, millions who work part-time jobs want f... more »
Broccoli Extract Shows Promise For Type 2 Diabetes
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Type 2 Diabetes is a global epidemic affecting over 422 million people worldwide. With numerous complications ranging from blindness, kidney failure, stroke, and amputations, it is more than a blood sugar problem. [1] Given such grave implications, the search for a more effective, safe, and […] The post Broccoli Extract Shows Promise For Type 2 Diabetes appeared first on Herbs Info.
Olive Oil Nutrient Found To HALT Brain Cancer Cells In Their Tracks
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded one of the healthiest ways of eating, especially with regard to heart problems and cancer. Typically made up of plant-based foods, fish, whole grains, the Mediterranean diet is more famously known for its liberal use of olive oil […] The post Olive Oil Nutrient Found To HALT Brain Cancer Cells In Their Tracks appeared first on Herbs Info.
Study Confirms Benefits Of Fennel In Reducing Postmenopause Symptoms
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Menopause brings in a number of inevitable physiological changes to women that affect their day-to-day lives. There are symptoms that appear before, during and after the onset of menopause. The medical community refers to these symptoms collectively as postmenopausal syndrome. [1] The most common symptoms […] The post Study Confirms Benefits Of Fennel In Reducing Postmenopause Symptoms appeared first on Herbs Info.
Study Finds Daily Consumption Of Tea May Protect The Elderly From Cognitive Decline
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. In 2016, Americans consumed more than 3.8 billion gallons [1] of tea, with black tea being a favorite. This is good news – due to the numerous possible health benefits of tea consumption, which […] The post Study Finds Daily Consumption Of Tea May Protect The Elderly From Cognitive Decline appeared first on Herbs Info.
War profiteers the new royalty
The tax collectors of old hit the villages at the bottom of the hill where the feudal Lord's castle oversaw their mini-empire. The peasants were bludgeoned if necessary to maintain the way of life of their masters and support their greedy desires for imperial expansion. Times have changed a bit. Now even working people can own (mortgage) their home and have their tiny lawn in front - a postage stamp-sized pasture but psychologically important to those hoping to climb the ladder and break all ties to their hard past. Corporate media helps even more to erase those memories of the... more »
Jimmy Kimmel Claims Mass Killings Don’t Happen In Countries With Gun Control—He’s Dead Wrong
[image: kimmel] Using the tragic shooting in Texas to push his agenda, Jimmy Kimmel went on a rant claiming that in countries with "sensible gun control," these tragedies do not happen. But he's wrong. The post Jimmy Kimmel Claims Mass Killings Don’t Happen In Countries With Gun Control—He’s Dead Wrong appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
GAPS AND MAN AT YALE: Desegregation in Hartford's schools!
*TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018Part 2—Tribal happy talk:* Should mainstream news orgs—news orgs like Slate—cover reports of microaggressions at Yale? Presumably yes, they should. We'd also say that news orgs like Slate perhaps shouldn't overdo it. As everyone knows, every time a Yale graduate student is asked to produce her ID card, the American people are just a bit less free. On our own first weekend in college, we were asked by a campus policeman to go inside our own dorm room and come out with *our* college ID, so we're especially aware of the severity of this type of problem. We may ... more »
Sadr-Communist Alliance And Iraq’s 2018 Elections Interview With Benedict Robin
The results of the 2018 parliamentary elections in Iraq were a shock to many. Seemingly out of nowhere the Sairoon list made of the Sadrists and the Iraqi Communist Party won the most seats. To have an Islamist religious figure align with a secular leftist was another twist. The two actually aligned several years beforehand during the annual protests that hit the country. To help explain Sairoon and its victory is University of Edinburgh PhD student Benedict Robin. He can be followed on Twitter @Benrobinz. (Reuters) *1. What have you heard about the on going negotiations to form a ... more »
Children and violence in schools
One thing that's different today than when I was a kid (a time when teens weren't shooting up their schools), we had compulsory recess and P.E. classes--only terrible rain storms, or below zero cold kept us indoors. We ran, screamed, climbed, and terrorized each other on the playground. I did have a bloody nose once from being hit in the face with a trapeze bar on the swing set, but it was my own fault. Maybe some kids were medicated, but the idea that little boys, and a few little girls, have pathological doses of energy that only Big Pharma can solve came much later. We had kids ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - May 22
1919 Sheikh Mohmoud Barzanji started rebellion against British in Sulaymaniya 1941 Iraq attempt to recapture Fallujah failed (Musings On Iraq article on 1941 Battle of Fallujah) 1941 Regent of Iraq along with Nuri al-Said arrived at British base at Habaniya, Anbar Said sent letter to Iraqi commander in Ramadi who agreed to switch sides 1948 Iraqi army defeated in Battle of Gesher and retreated to West Bank in 1 st Arab- Israeli War 1975 PUK formed when Maosit Komala led by Nirshurwan Mustafa social democratic Bezutnawa led by Ali Askar... more »
After Maduro's Election Win On Sunday, The Exodus From Venezuela Is Expected To Explode
*Reuters:* *Venezuelans buy bus tickets out after Maduro wins re-election* CARACAS, May 22 (Reuters) - Betsabeth Casique saved for eight months for bus tickets out of Venezuela for herself and her three children. At 1.4 million bolivars each, they are worth what she earns in a month working as a nurse. It is less than two dollars at the black market exchange rate. When socialist President Nicolas Maduro won re-election to a six-year term on Sunday in a vote the opposition and foreign governments called illegitimate, Casique decided to leave, first for the western city of San Cris... more »
Don Lemon: Trump hates me 'cause I'm black. Candace Owens: I refuse to play the "black card"...
*notice the difference? * My feeling is about this President have been known. I’ve said it on the air. You know, I think he has — he is racist. I think his actions show it. I think the facts show it. *Does he attack me for that reason? I don’t know. That could be a part of the equation.* But I think he does it because he watches every night. He will say he doesn't. He likes hearing about himself from a number of different people in real time and that's what my show is. *more at Newsbusters * *Amazon Today* Great deals in *Patio, Lawn, and Garden* Don't forget to check out *...more »
Truck Drivers Protest Rising Fuel Prices in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Truck drivers across Brazil plan to block for the second day major highways across the country to protest the rising fuel prices. The Brazilian Truck Drivers Association (ABCAM) argues that 42 percent of their transport costs is fuel and want the government to subsidize […]
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, May 22, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. LIVE: César Lacerda (Ipanema) – Tonight, singer César Lacerda performs at Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim, in Ipanema. Participating in the “Música no Laura” project, Lacerda will play her authentic […]
"How Democracies End: A Bureaucratic Whimper"
That's the title of an article by Victor Davis Hanson. It's powerful stuff, and well worth reading in full. Here's an excerpt. We are all worried, on occasion, by nationalist and anti-democratic movements abroad in former democratic countries. We all sometimes wish Donald Trump would ignore personal spats and curb his tweeting and thus let his considerable accomplishments speak for themselves. But that said, the current and chief threats to Western constitutional government are not originating from loud right-wing populists in Eastern Europe, or from Trump wailing like Ajax about... more »
Why the Glock 21 and HK45 Are 2 of the Best .45 Caliber Guns on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And 3 others you need to know about. *In reality, the Glock 21 is actually one of the best, and most affordable, .45 ACP pistols on the market. The Glock 21 carries thirteen rounds in a double stack magazine that is wider than the 1911—but is not uncomfortable to hold. The use of a polymer frame means that despite carrying up to five more rounds than a typical 1911, the Glock 21 fully loaded weighs nearly half a pound less. The Glock is easier to disassemble and clean than the 1911.* The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol round, or .45 ACP as it is commonly ... more »
Why the Sig P226 and Glock 19 Are 2 of the Best 9mm Caliber Guns on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And here are 3 more. *The Sig P226 was originally developed from Sig Sauer’s P210 pistol as a replacement for the long-serving .45 ACP 1911A1 handgun. The resulting pistol failed to win the contract, which went to the Beretta M9 instead. Although the U.S. Navy also picked up the Beretta, early problems with metal quality resulted in cracked slides among pistols with high round counts. SEALs, who experienced defect-related accidents, turned to the Sig P226 instead, calling it the Mark 11. Adoption by U.S. police forces further raised the P226’s profi... more »
Did 1 of Russia's "Black Hole" Submarines Hunt Down a British Nuclear Sub?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Or is this just a bunch of fake news? *So did Russian submarines really track down a British sub? As so often with the Silent Service, it's hard for those of us above the waves to know what really happened. Given that Russia had been forewarned for days that a strike on Syria was coming, it seems quite plausible that their air and sea forces were out looking for cruise-missile subs in the Eastern Mediterranean. It's also true that while nuclear-powered submarines are faster and have longer range, smaller diesel boats like the Kilos (which weigh about... more »
Among the Persians
[image: undefined] I have just spent a week in Mashad and Tehran Iran, speaking at an international conference on the future of Jerusalem as well as other related issues while also meeting with a broad range of Iranians, including journalists, students and government officials. The conference was organized by a non-government organization called New Horizon. It was the sixth such conference, intended to bring together speakers from a number of countries to discuss issues involving Middle Eastern security and identity issues. To be sure, Iran, threatened as it is from all sides, has ... more »
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Prison records from 1800s Georgia show mass incarceration's racially charged beginnings
Steven Soper, Assistant Professor of History, University of Georgia at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Digitized state records help to tell the stories of African-American prisoners in the 19th and 20th century.
Amnesty for drug traffickers? That's one Mexican presidential candidate's pitch to voters
Luis Gómez Romero, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory, University of Wollongong at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Mexico's presidential front-runner wants to end violence in Mexico by pardoning drug traffickers and corrupt officials. Some 235,000 people have died in the country's 11-year cartel war.
Russia, Putin lead the way in exploiting democracy's lost promise
Brian Grodsky, Professor of Political Science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Vladimir Putin's recent re-election was bad news for democracy in Russia. And it's a major loss in the struggle for liberalism, as anti-democratic leaders are assuming power across the globe.
GUN VIOLENCE EXCUSE-MAKERS PLAY THE HITS (Part II)
On Sunday, I told you that Jordan Peterson's notion of what will prevent angry young men from turning to violence -- "enforced monogamy," which will supposedly redistribute women as sex partners to now-frustrated males -- might not catch on among conservatives, in part because conservatives have a large repertoire of excuses for male violence already. Now the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins has weighed in on last week's school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas: Mankind has had instruments of destruction dating back to Cain and Abel. The real crisis is the moral vacuum left behind w... more »
Inspector General Report: US Strategy In Afghanistan Shows Little Result
Smoke rises from the site of a blast and gunbattle between Afghan security forces and a handful of militants in Jalalabad city, Afghanistan, May 13, 2018. *Reuters:* *Watchdog finds little progress in Afghanistan, despite U.S. military optimism* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s South Asia strategy has shown few signs of progress this quarter, a U.S. government watchdog report said on Monday, despite public assertions by the U.S. military that Taliban militants were on the back foot. An inspector general report said that there had been few signs of significant pro... more »
The Pentagon Wants More Robots
*Zero Hedge*: *Pentagon Spends $1 Billion To Acquire More War Robots* According to a new report from Bloomberg, the Pentagon is spending approximately $1 billion over the next several years for a variety of robots designed to complement combat troops on the modern battlefield. In addition to scouting and explosives disposal, these new war robots will reportedly be able to perform more complex tasks, including surveillance missions, detection of chemical or nuclear agents, and even have the ability to transport soldiers’ rucksacks. “Within five years, I have no doubt there will be ... more »
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Talks Strategy
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday. Credit Joshua Roberts/Reuters *Washington Times: **Mattis on strategy* Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the recently completed U.S. defense strategy, the first in 10 years, will be used to guide the revamping of the military during the Trump administration. “Without a sound strategy, the most brilliant generals, the most well-equipped troops, the most high-tech equipment, fine tactics — none of that works unless your strategy, your framework for what you’re doing, can actually tie ways ... more »
The Balkan Vlachs III
In the modern history of the Balkans as a result of the national liberation movements and national liberation wars, important changes took place in the life of the Vlachs since the free migration across the peninsula was impossible because of the new state borders and cross-border restrictions. The post The Balkan Vlachs III appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Trusting Our Political System to Facebook and the Atlantic Council
With this recent announcement from Facebook: ...it is fascinating to see that Facebook is allegedly taking moves to prevent a repetition of the 2016 elections when the 2018 mid-term and 2020 U.S. presidential elections roll around, taking actions that will ensure that their preferred political party wins. That said, most people are completely unaware of the Atlantic Council and, as such, I want to take a bit of a look at this think tank which, according to Facebook "*has a stellar reputation looking at innovative solutions to hard problems.*" The Atlantic Council has the following... more »
A Look At Japan’s Secret Spy Agency
Photo: NHK *The Intercept:* *The Untold Story of Japan’s Secret Spy Agency* Every week in Tokyo’s Ichigaya district, about three miles northeast of the bright neon lights and swarming crowds in the heart of Shibuya, a driver quietly parks a black sedan-style car outside a gray office building. Before setting off on a short, 10-minute drive south, he picks up a passenger who is carrying an important package: top-secret intelligence reports, destined for the desks of the prime minister’s closest advisers. Known only as “C1,” the office building is located inside a high-security comp... more »
Schopenhauer—As a Mimeticist Thinker
As a concept mimesis is obsolete; the artists in the last two hundred years of modernism and postmodernism have been showing little interest in imitation of nature. But in his book *The Aesthetics of Mimesis*, Stephen Halliwell says that German romanticism, under some kind of influence of mimesis, has fostered a change in attitude towards language and art and this has had a seminal impact on several succeeding thinkers. Halliwell offers the example of Arthur Schopenhauer who, he says, embraces a version of the doctrine of aesthetic “disinterestedness” that had emerged from Enlighte... more »
Russia and China Gained a Strategic Advantage in Hypersonic Technology
*Strategic Culture:* *How Russia and China Gained a Strategic Advantage in Hypersonic Technology* * A hot topic in military prognostications regarding China, Russia and the United States revolves around the development and use of hypersonic technology for missiles or UAVs as an invulnerable means of attack. As we will see, not all three countries are dealing successfully with this task.* The United States, China and Russia have in recent years increased their efforts to equip their armed forces with such highly destructive missiles and vehicles seen in the previous article. Putin’... more »
Turkey to reconsider economic ties with Israel amid Gaza row
Turkey will reconsider its economic ties with Israel after the presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24 in accordance with the decision of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to impose trade restrictions against this country, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said. “I hope that OIC countries will implement the decision on Israel’s trade blockade, Turkey […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
SAA regains control of southern Damascus district (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) declared on Monday that it has established control over the al-Hajar al-Aswad district in southern Damascus. Footage shows soldiers firing their weapons, chanting, and waving Syrian flags, with ruins and debris covering the landscape. According to reports, the area was brought back under government control […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS re-energized in east Homs, attacks Syrian Army
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:55 P.M.) – The self-proclaimed Islamic State launched a powerful attack on Syrian Army positions in east Homs desert land after its ranks were boosted with hundreds of militants coming from south Damascus pocket. The assault was initiated with a booby-trapped vehicle that rocked a checkpoint for the Syrian forces near Auwyred Dam […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian opposition body accuses top rebel commander of fraud and theft
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:30 P.M.) – The Free Damascus Countryside Council, a Syrian opposition-affiliated body, accused the commander of Faylaq al-Rahman rebel group of stealing a huge amount of money before leaving the capital to Syria’s north as per an evacuation deal with the Syrian government. The Council issued an official statement alleging that Abdul Nasser […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian Army sends reinforcements for upcoming offensive in Daraa
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:30 P.M.) – Huge reinforcements continue to pour into the southern province of Daraa as the Syrian Army is expected to launch a major assault against rebel groups. The major offensive is aimed at restoring all rebel-held areas in the southern province after the Syrian capital is fully secured following the liberation of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why Be a Pawn to a State? Proxy Wars From a Proxy’s Perspective
Northern Alliance soldiers visit Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. (Credit: Jim Garamone/Wikimedia) *This is the second of a two-part series on proxy war. The first essay explained why states might engage in proxy war and the likely costs and problems. This second essay examines the same issues from the proxy’s perspective.* Just as states exploit proxies for their own ends, so too do proxies exploit states—but the cost for them is often heavy. Proxy forces, like the U.S.-backed Kurdish “People’s Protection Unit” (YPG) in Syria, the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, or Russian-backe... more »
Dueling Cosmic Injunctions, DACA and Departmentalism
District courts in San Francisco and Brooklyn have issued nationwide injunctions barring the Trump administration from rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program , President Obama’s 2012 deferred-action policy to protect certain young immigrants from deportation. Earlier this month, Texas and six other states challenged the legality of DACA in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Brownsville. In light of the 2015 precedent from the Fifth Circuit, which invalidated the closely related Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program (DAPA... more »
WATCH: 96-Year-Old WWII Vet in a Wheelchair, Groped & Molested by TSA—For Freedom
[image: TSA] A 96-year-old grandmother and World War II veteran was repeatedly groped and molested, in the same areas, for nearly six minutes by the TSA all in the name of freedom. The post WATCH: 96-Year-Old WWII Vet in a Wheelchair, Groped & Molested by TSA—For Freedom appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Commerce : après Pékin, l'UE cherche elle aussi une issue avec Trump
22-May-2018 Les Européens se disent prêts à discuter, en cas d'exemption définitive, d'un accord commercial "restreint" avec les Etats-Unis et à ouvrir leur marché au gaz naturel américain.
Día internacional de lucha contra la OMC y los tratados de libre comercio
22-May-2018 En memoria de Lee y de la lucha cotidiana de las campesinas y campesinos que resisten al proyecto neoliberal de la OMC, La Vía Campesina conmemora cada año, el 10 de septiembre, como Día Internacional contra la OMC y los tratados de libre comercio.
10 septembre – Journée mondiale contre l'OMC et les accords de libre-échange
22-May-2018 En mémoire de l'agriculteur Lee et des luttes continues des paysans et des paysannes pour résister au programme néolibéral de l'OMC, La Via Campesina marque le 10 septembre comme la Journée internationale contre l'OMC et les accords de libre-échange.
September 10 | International day against WTO and free trade agreements
22-May-2018 In memory of farmer Lee and the continuing struggles of peasants in resisting the neo-liberal agenda of WTO, La Via Campesina marks September 10 as the International Day Against WTO and Free Trade Agreements.
Accords commerciaux : Les gouvernements de l'Union européenne imposent le business as usual!
22-May-2018 La Commission soumettra au Conseil des 28 représentants des Etats membres de l'UE les projet d'accords commerciaux entre l'Europe et la Nouvelle-Zélande et l'Australie.
EU to approve free-trade negotiations with Australia and NZ
22-May-2018 The European Union will begin free-trade agreement negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.
Mercosur and Japan scheduled to begin trade talks next November in Argentina
22-May-2018 Mercosur trade bloc looks to begin economic and trade talks with Japan as soon as November, Brazil's foreign minister said, calling trade with Asia essential to regional economic health as the US embraces protectionism.
US-China talk about beef
22-May-2018 Following a 2003 ban on US beef due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease, China has allowed boneless US beef from cattle under 30 months back in since last June.
New government still deciding to pursue trade pact
22-May-2018 The Malaysian government will review several trade agreements such as Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to see if its viable to be part of the trade partnerships.
Japan and Australia vow to put TPP into effect soon
22-May-2018 Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Australian counterpart, Julie Bishop, have confirmed their countries' commitment to putting the new Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal into effect at an early date.
Police State High School
Next year it's going to be super-awesome to study or work at Lockport High School in New York. It will be super safe. Super super safe. *Facial recognition and tracking software will add an unprecedented level of security at the schools. District officials have decided locked entrance doors, bullet-proof glass and sign-in registers at the front desk are not enough*. The company behind this monstrosity state-of-the-art system brags that this will be the first school in the world to use this system. That could be in part because the Aegis system will cost $1.4 million (part of a $2.75... more »
The Big Lie-Deception In The Trump-Pruitt EPA Document- Comment Deadline May 30th
Comment to EPA here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EPA-HQ-OA-2018-0259 A Forbes author suggested on Monday that everyone read the EPA draft. Better to believe … Continue reading →
It's Here
Because Donald Trump is who he is -- a man who operates on what *Globe and Mail* columnist Lawrence Martin calls "a low information base" -- the United States is now facing a constitutional crisis. Eugene Robinson writes: On Sunday, via Twitter, Trump demanded that the Justice Department concoct a transparently political investigation, with the aim of smearing veteran professionals at Justice and the FBI and also throwing mud at the previous administration. Trump’s only rational goal is casting doubt on the probe by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, which appears to be closin... more »
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*4-to-1: Liberals Outnumber Conservatives as Commencement Speakers* Liberals outnumber conservatives by a margin of nearly four-to-one among 2018 commencement speakers at 50 of the nation’s largest public and private colleges. According to the Campus Reform report, “Campus Reform identified 37 speakers with demonstrably liberal leanings, compared to just 10 verified conservatives.” Meanwhile, “[o]nly four speakers” are political moderates – two of which were invited to speak at the same ceremony at the University of Georgia. “The list of liberals includes several major names, inc... more »
Gilberto Gil’s ‘Refavela 40’ Plays 3-Nights at Rio’s Theatro Net
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Marking forty years since the release of the album, ‘Refavela,’ Bem and Gilberto Gil are taking up a three-night residency (Monday, May 21st – Wednesday, May 23rd) at Rio’s Theatro Net to celebrate the album’s spirit, along with help from Anelis Assumpção and Mestrinho. The […]
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*Media laments Trump/North Korea summit ‘could have a negative effect on global warming’ – Would increase coal exports* *Sounds like they fear global warming more than nuclear war. What monomaniacs!* The May 21, 2018 article in E&E News by Jean Chemnick, reports: “The anticipated meeting between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could put the former real estate tycoon eye to eye with a reviled autocrat who appears more in line with global thinking on one issue: climate change. North Korea is a party to the Paris Agreement, the 2015 pact that Trump plans to wi... more »
Sturgeon researcher nets 13 retractions for fake peer review
A fish scientist in Iran has now lost 13 papers about the properties of Sturgeon sperm — try saying that five times fast — and other ichthyological topics over concerns about faked peer review. The three most recent retractions come from the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. According to the notice: The below … Continue reading Sturgeon researcher nets 13 retractions for fake peer review
FBI Informant Stefan Halper Paid Over $1 Million From 2012 to 2018 By The Pentagon
Stefan Halper *Zero Hedge:* *FBI Informant Stefan Halper Paid Over $1 Million By Obama Admin; Spied On Trump Aide After Election* Less than a week after Stefan Halper was outed as the FBI informant who infiltrated the Trump campaign, public records reveal that the 73-year-old Oxford University professor and former U.S. government official was paid handsomely by the Obama administration starting in 2012 for various research projects. A longtime CIA and FBI asset who once reportedly ran a spy-operation on the Jimmy Carter administration, Halper was enlisted by the FBI to spy on se... more »
Study Finds Tai Chi Can Reduce Risk Of Dangerous Falls For The Elderly By Up To 64%
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article According to the well-known U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three American adults age over 65 falls each year. Some of these falls are fatal, with older adults more susceptible to risk for falls due to lack of exercise, diseases, medications, and […] The post Study Finds Tai Chi Can Reduce Risk Of Dangerous Falls For The Elderly By Up To 64% appeared first on Herbs Info.
25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories Or Less
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article It is possible to assuage your hunger pangs without making you pile on the pounds. There are some surprisingly healthy options that will keep you feeling fuller for longer, sans the need to reach for a bag of potato chips or a bar of sweet […] The post 25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories Or Less appeared first on Herbs Info.
Death Rate From Alzheimer’s Disease Has Risen By 55%
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [1] have released very startling data about Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The morbidity rate from the neurodegenerative disease posted an astonishing 55% increase between 1999 and 2014. The CDC’s Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report noted that the death […] The post Death Rate From Alzheimer’s Disease Has Risen By 55% appeared first on Herbs Info.
Master List Of Tips For Dealing With Mosquito Problems
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Did you know what has caused more human deaths than anything else since the beginning of time? No, it’s not cancer, heart attacks or car accidents. It’s the mosquito. Mosquitos are one of the most dangerous of all spreaders of disease – including various kinds […] The post Master List Of Tips For Dealing With Mosquito Problems appeared first on Herbs Info.
Top 10 Things You Must Avoid To Prevent Lifestyle-Related Kidney Damage
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Kidney disease is now the 9th leading cause of death in the United States with an estimated 31 million people suffering from it. [1] Kidney disease does not happen overnight. Most causes of renal damage occur cumulatively – gradually over several years and often as […] The post Top 10 Things You Must Avoid To Prevent Lifestyle-Related Kidney Damage appeared first on Herbs Info.
10 Best Foods For The Brain
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Every bite of food you eat can affect your body. But, what about the effect food can have on the brain? It’s been established that foods that are rich in sugar and trans fats can leave you feeling anxious and depressed while those that are […] The post 10 Best Foods For The Brain appeared first on Herbs Info.
Did You Know These Potential Adverse Cardiovascular Effects From Excessive Endurance Exercise?
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Cardio is generally beneficial for health, but it could become harmful to your heart when taken to excessive lengths. This generalization was posited by a 2012 study [1] published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings that warned of the long-term harm posed to the cardiovascular […] The post Did You Know These Potential Adverse Cardiovascular Effects From Excessive Endurance Exercise? appeared first on Herbs Info.
How Essential Oils Enhance Your Well-Being
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Photo © lily – fotolia.com (under license) Aromatherapy is the practice of using natural plant oils for improving the physical well-being of a person. These aroma-producing oils come from flowers, leaves, stalks, rind, and roots. Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine that considers your sense of smell’s influence over your thoughts, emotions, moods, […] The post How Essential Oils Enhance Your Well-Being appeared first on Herbs Info.
How To Make Probiotic Lemonade
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Photo © shutterstock.com (under license) When it comes to flavor and refreshment, nothing beats a cold glass of fresh homemade lemonade. Store-bought brands are often filled with sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavoring. So when it comes to your drink, it’s always better to go natural. Lemons are already packed with vitamin c, […] The post How To Make Probiotic Lemonade appeared first on Herbs Info.
Mega List Of 30 Herbs Found Beneficial For High Blood Pressure
Graphic – herbsandhealth.net. Image sources – see foot of article Hypertension (HTN), aka high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that has been associated with a high-salt diet, emotional stress, alcohol, smoking, inactivity, and caffeine. This disease is also linked to other conditions such as congestive heart failure, stroke, aneurysm, kidney malfunction, and blindness. […] The post Mega List Of 30 Herbs Found Beneficial For High Blood Pressure appeared first on Herbs Info.
Greens sue Trump to block road serving native tribes
Claims by environmentalists that the road would do “irreparable harm” to birds using the Pacific Flyway are belied by the well-documented experience of migratory birds along far more challenging flyways.
Will the New B-21 Stealth Bomber 'Kill' the B-1?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * It seems very possible. *The B-1, which had its combat debut in Operation Desert Fox in 1998, went to drop thousands of JDAMs during the multi-year wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The B-1 can hit speeds of MACH 1.25 at 40,000 feet and operates at a ceiling of 60,000 feet. It fires a wide-range of bombs, to include several JDAMS: GBU-31, GBU-38 and GBU-54. It also fires the small diameter bomb-GBU-39.* The Air Force is mapping a two-fold future path for its B-1 bomber which includes plans to upgrade the bomber while simultaneously preparing the aircraft... more »
Artificial intelligence is learning to see in the dark.
Artificial intelligence is learning to see in the dark — Quartz https://qz.com/1279913/artificial-intelligence-is-learning-to-see-in-the-dark/ Advertisements
Pay attention at the back: Chinese school installs facial recognition cameras to keep an eye on pupils.
Pay attention at the back: Chinese school installs facial recognition cameras to keep an eye on pupils | South China Morning Post http://m.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2146387/pay-attention-back-chinese-school-installs-facial-recognition
Steve Jobs’ Last Words Will Make You Change Your View Of Life Completely!
Steve Jobs’ Last Words Will Make You Change Your View Of Life Completely! https://theusualroutine.com/2017/05/01/steve-jobs-last-words-will-make-change-view-life-completely/?tur-spas-vas
Human race just 0.01% of all life but has eradicated most other living things.
Human race just 0.01% of all life but has eradicated most other living things | Environment | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/21/human-race-just-001-of-all-life-but-has-destroyed-over-80-of-wild-mammals-study?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
7 Extraordinary Urine Therapy benefits.
http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-for-you/7-extraordinary-urine-therapy-benefits
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Tom Parkin discusses the distinction between giveaways to the rich which are perpetually seen as carrying no price, and the expansion of the commons which is treated as intolerably costly: (O)ffer something that is actually free and things get downright snarky. In the currently Ontario election, the NDP platform includes a free drug plan, free dental benefits and free childcare for lower income households. There’s no fee, toll or service charge. It really is free to the user, paid for through our progressive tax system. In Horwath’s plan, t... more »
Hitler's List: A Film Spielberg will never make
Ernest Hess, Hitler's WW1 Commanding Officer Stephen Spielberg's work of *Fiction*, Schindler's List, is taught in schools as fact - making a mockery of an already dumbed-down education system. The ridiculous holocaust propaganda - mobile gas vans, telephone boxes disguised as gas chambers, electrocution swimming pools, the amazing Auschwitz from which more people 'survived' than entered! - none of it stands up to scrutiny, which is why it is illegal in so many countries to question an obvious tissue of lies. Schindler's List is typical of the hysterical anti-nazi stuff, focusi... more »
Trump Unhinged
Did anyone really believe Giuliani when the *NY Times* reported over the weekend that he told them that Mueller had assured him that the Putin-Gate investigation would be wrapped up by September 1? Of course Mueller's office wouldn't respond to Giuliani's nonsense but Reuters reported on Monday that a source familiar with the probe told them that the deadline was "entirely made-up" and "another apparent effort to pressure the special counsel to hasten the end of his work." The source said the obvious-- that "He’ll wrap it up when he thinks he’s turned over every rock, and when tha... more »
Lock your doors!
Greg Ellifritz issues this timely reminder. Four years ago, I wrote an article titled *Lock Your Damn Doors*. In that article I looked at a month’s worth of burglary and theft reports from the city where I worked and tracked how many theft victims had left their houses or cars unlocked before the thefts occurred. The results? 83% of the theft victims had left their doors unlocked, making the criminals’ jobs extremely easy. Another spring, another increase in theft offenses. I decided to repeat the study to see if the victims in my city had learned any lessons in the last few ye...more »
Italian Coalition nominates Russia friendly populist as new PM
There is a storm brewing in Europe, and the winds of disunity and populism are blowing strong More The post Italian Coalition nominates Russia friendly populist as new PM appeared first on The Duran.
How $65,000 was stolen from each American
The Federal Government can’t account for $21 trillion, does anybody care? More The post How $65,000 was stolen from each American appeared first on The Duran.
Pope Francis SHOCKS Catholics: OK to be gay
Liberal media attempts to capitalize on out of context statement on a far more serious issue addressed within the Roman Catholic Church More The post Pope Francis SHOCKS Catholics: OK to be gay appeared first on The Duran.
Shameful Day For Australian Universities–Andrew Bolt
By Paul Homewood h/t Stewgreen https://twitter.com/theboltreport/status/998508795385933824 Andrew Bolt has an excellent piece on the Peter Ridd sacking, well worth a watch. As well as the specific issue here, he highlights that this is part of a much wider trend in Australian universities, recalling the sacking of Bob Carter for daring to question global … … Continue reading →
White Powder and the Afghan Economy
Opium and the politics of opium has dominated Afghanistan for a very long time. It's also the principal cash crop of the Kurds (American allies in Syria and Iraq). Therefore, while we wage a war on opiates at home in the US, we support the production of opium in the Middle East and the Asian Subcontinent by not destroying the crops - many of which are produced by our allies. It's not a new story. And it may be time to shamelessly plug my book, "White Powder: A Novel of the CIA and the Secret War in Laos". *Context and Precedent* The vast bulk of heroin that hits the street in the U... more »
His Primary Rules: Never Allow the Public to Cool Off; Repeat a Big Lie Frequently Enough and People Sooner or Later Believe It
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : “…fascism, in Italy and Germany alike, has been subsidized above all by the magnates of heavy…
Northern Ireland's School Crisis
By Anne Dachel On May 15, 2018, Northern Ireland’s Derry Journal ran the story, Autism diagnosis rise among local schoolkids The numbers were shocking and so was the attitude of the reporter. While the school population hasn’t increased, the autism...
Christopher Exley and Yehuda Schoenfeld talk to Del Bigtree about Aluminum, Auto-Immunity, Alzheimer's, Autism and Academic Corruption
Del Bigtree and Highwire visit the Lisbon Conference on Auto-Immunity. Chris Exley expresses the fear that Keele University, his employer for 26 years, will even force out him out as a result of the interview, but he speaks up.
Metanoia Defined
Definition of metanoia *: a transformative change of heart; especially : a spiritual conversion* Origin and Etymology of metanoia *Greek, from metanoiein to change one's mind, repent, from meta- + noein to think, from nousmind*
Sad Girls and Angry Boys
*I'm in my last two weeks of my 39-year career, and that involves a lot of file clearing. I came across this-- one of the pieces from my local weekly newspaper column-- and it seems oddly apropos at the moment. While it's not explicitly about school, watching my own students is where I observed all of this. The column garnered huge student response-- one at a time. Breaking the cycle of bad high school relationships seems like one of the ongoing challenges at my school.* When you want romantic tragedy, it’s hard to beat a teaming of a sad girl with an angry boy. Most people know on... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Petrol prices hit record levels on the road to $2.30 a litre Petrol prices hit record levels on the road to $2.30 a litre Petrol prices hit record levels on the road to $2.30 a litre Russia's first sea-borne nuclear power plant dubbed the 'nuclear Titanic' arrives in the Arctic A bullet was sent to the home of Malaysia's top anti-corruption official investigating a former prime minister — and now he's back to finish what he started "God Help Turkey": FX Confiscation Rumors Launch Lira Meltdown As Yields Explode Now Facebook Serves NATO's Needs Russia's Nuclear Unde... more »
"How It Really Is"
“How many times do you have to get hit over the head until you figure out who's hitting you?” - Harry S. Truman
Top Ten Natural Remedies For Bronchitis
Graphic © herbsandhealth.net. Photos – Pixabay (PD) Bronchitis is a pulmonary disease that often happens when an individual is exposed to cold temperatures or wet environments for prolonged periods of time. When left untreated, it may result in complication that can prove to be highly detrimental to health. Bronchitis may progress to graver diseases such […] The post Top Ten Natural Remedies For Bronchitis appeared first on Herbs Info.
Glyphosate Implicated In Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic
Images – Pixabay (PD) Chronic kidney disease or CKD is a condition characterized by loss of kidney function, persisting for more than six months (conditions that are shorter than six months are called acute). People can get sick with CKD because of a variety of factors, typically because of an unhealthy diet high in sodium […] The post Glyphosate Implicated In Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic appeared first on Herbs Info.
FDA-Registered Lab Finds Alarming Levels Of Glyphosate In Major Food Brands
Infographic – herbsandhealth.net. Info – foodbabe.com In the United States, glyphosate was deemed safe for public use in 1974 and since then has been applied on crops by farmers. The most popular product that contains glyphosate as a main ingredient is Roundup, a product made by Monsanto. It is marketed not only towards farmers, but […] The post FDA-Registered Lab Finds Alarming Levels Of Glyphosate In Major Food Brands appeared first on Herbs Info.
Top 10 Foods Naturally High In Dietary Fiber
Infographic © healtinfocus.net. Photo credits – see foot of article. Dietary fiber includes all of the plant-based foods you ingested that your body can’t digest or absorb. [1] Also known as roughage or bulk, your body can’t absorb it like other fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Instead, it passes directly and relatively intact through your stomach. […] The post Top 10 Foods Naturally High In Dietary Fiber appeared first on Herbs Info.
The Dirty 30 – A List Of Toxic Beauty Product Ingredients To Avoid
Infographic – herbsandhealth.net Women tend to use several beauty products daily all over their bodies. They use these products on their hair, their face, their skin, and other body parts day in and day out. Because it makes them beautiful, most women don’t even bother looking at the ingredients of the beauty products that they […] The post The Dirty 30 – A List Of Toxic Beauty Product Ingredients To Avoid appeared first on Herbs Info.
Herbal Alternatives For Migraine Relief
Graphic © herbsandhealth.net. Photos – Wikipedia 1 2 – lic. under CC 2.5 Nobody likes having a migraine and the severe pain it brings, not to mention the possible inconvenience that can ruin an almost perfect day. Migraine is a debilitating headache so common that 27.9 million people in the United States as of 1999 […] The post Herbal Alternatives For Migraine Relief appeared first on Herbs Info.
Dangerous Pesticide Found In 64% Of U.S. Homes 20+ Years After Being Banned
Photo – Pixabay (PD) Health officials in Connecticut released advisories asking residents to test their private drinking water wells for possible presence of Chlordane and Dieldrin. A study conducted in the CT town of Stamford found 195 out of the 628 wells tested had at least one of these toxic chemicals. More than half of […] The post Dangerous Pesticide Found In 64% Of U.S. Homes 20+ Years After Being Banned appeared first on Herbs Info.
What Happens To Your Body If You Take Too Many B Vitamins?
Infographic © herbsandhealth.net – vitamin photo Pixabay (PD), anaphylaxis photo Wikipedia lic under CC3.0 An old saying that still rings true today is “too much of anything is bad for you”. This applies to the things we eat, our habits, and even the “healthy choices” we make – taking vitamins included. Vitamin C has been […] The post What Happens To Your Body If You Take Too Many B Vitamins? appeared first on Herbs Info.
What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Pineapple Water For A Year?
Infographic © herbsandhealth.net – photos Pixabay (PD), fotolia.com © Viktorija Pineapples have been the source of ridicule when in a conversation about pizza, but this fruit packs a punch in the nutrition department. Alone, pineapple can taste unbelievably tangy and even sweet – perfect if you’re making a fresh fruit shake or making a pineapple-upside […] The post What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Pineapple Water For A Year? appeared first on Herbs Info.
Nutrient Deficiency Facts
Infographic © herbs-info.com – photos lic under Creative Commons; see foot of article When Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”, he was absolutely right. This statement still rings true today: It is important to remember that food is not only a source of energy, but […] The post Nutrient Deficiency Facts appeared first on Herbs Info.
“American Prosperity Has Become American Poverty”
*“American Prosperity Has Become American Poverty”* by Bob Shanahan "More than 40 percent of American households cannot afford rent, transportation, childcare, or a cellphone, according to a new study from the United Way Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed Project, obtained by Axios. U.S. households are still struggling despite living during the second longest “recovery” in our nation’s history. United Way ALICE Project Director Stephanie Hoopes, Ph.D., told Axios, “based on 2016 data, there were 34.7 million households in that group — double the 16.1 million that are in ac... more »
NASA | The Search for Human’s Original Home
This is a worthwhile survey of the topic and the likelihood that most of it is true improves each year as we assemble more evidence. My own work now informs me that life itself self actuated as a self replicating digital complex in so called Dark Matter or second tier matter. This life form analogous to the Conway's game Life that uses a couple of simple rules to produce replication evolved into what we identify as our spirit bodies and recognize as our sub conscious. This life form then proceeded to construct third tier life in prospective environments and advanced their evolu... more »
The Mirror Effect Of An Empath
. This is interesting as it takes note of our auto response to different individuals. Instantly disliking someone is patently stupid.Yet it commonly happens. Thus we need to learn to be on guard. This happens in other ways as well and we need to be conscious of the effect. The best defense is to have another individual also interview person. Doing that will likely make both of you properly objective. Intuition is useful but it can also bite. *The Mirror Effect Of An EmpathWe have all experienced it, being around someone... more »
This Amazing New Milk Is Going to Change Everything
This is huge of course. It has already flown past the sniff test and is on the way to acceptance. What how has to happen is that this market acceptance needs to expand and I certainly am a believer. After that, we need to see how it responds to the whole range of milk fermentation products as well. It may also be used to blend with cow's milk as well. It was used as part of the rotation and consumed as animal feed when I grew up. In fact, it was the only grain then fed cattle. Pigs ate it as chop and our dog even became a fan. *This Amazing New Milk Is Going to Change Ever... more »
The FBI Is in Crisis. It's Worse Than You Think
The sheer amount of damage that the FBI is able to inflict on an American citizen makes it an obvious target for political operatives wanting to protect government racketeering. Thus the severe manipulation that occured during the past decade in particular. Recall that until Hoover's death, the FBI was his feifdom and he alone had the goods on every politician. Sccessors were political appointees looking to establish a similar rule. Hardly a healthy situation. Then it slipped under the Obama Administation and it was game on. Lifers worked around it all but we see many comprom... more »
Churchill Had Stalin Killed, US Bombed Russian Far East in 50s – Top Russian Official
Recently declassified KGB files indicate that Stalin was poisoned and the US bombed Soviet bases in Russia's far east in 1950
Russia’s Navy Establishes Permanent Presence in Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea has ceased to be a “NATO Lake” dominated by US 6th Fleet. The Russians have moved in
Sweden distributes ‘be prepared for war’ leaflet to all 4.8m homes
As the correspondent who sent this in noted, do they know something we don't?
Britain’s Nazi obsession betrays our insecurity – it’s time we moved on
Nazis are still a favourite topic of that cultural wild west, the videogames industry, with little sign of their being replaced by Russians or mujahideen
EU Commission: ‘Europe Will Never Be a Fortress’, Mass Migration ‘Here to Stay’
The EU migration chief's confidence may be misplaced. The imposition of enforced mass-migration is the main cause of growing discontent within the EU
Ken Livingstone quits Labour after antisemitism claims
Former mayor of London forced to quit Labour Party following accusations of "ant-Semitism" after he linked Zionism with Hitler
Caracal – Airbus renonce à le procédure d'arbitrage
22-May-2018 L'avionneur a décidé d'abandonner la procédure d'arbitrage suite au jugement de la Cour de justice de l'UE dans l'affaire Achmea.
Over 100 Turkish military officers sentenced to life in prison over 2016 coup attempt
Up to 106 military personnel were given aggravated life sentences for attempting a coup that killed 250 people in Turkey on July 15, 2016. Investigations made by Turkish authorities revealed that the coup attempt was carried out by Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), which used infiltrators in the military to seize power. Izmir was one of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Will Israel be expelled from UN?
"No matter how violative of the U.N. Charter Israel is, it cannot be expelled" More The post Will Israel be expelled from UN? appeared first on The Duran.
Here’s why America’s torturer-in-chief now runs the CIA
This is the way a dictatorship has to act in order to stay in power More The post Here’s why America’s torturer-in-chief now runs the CIA appeared first on The Duran.
Russia attracts BIG investment despite sanctions and Western attempts to isolate
Representatives of major companies from over 70 countries are expected at the economic forum. More The post Russia attracts BIG investment despite sanctions and Western attempts to isolate appeared first on The Duran.
12 idiotic demands for Iran
"These are just more lies and distortions" More The post 12 idiotic demands for Iran appeared first on The Duran.
Chinese VP heads to Moscow in bid to bolster ties with Russia
China and Russia are on a mission to develop a unified front against Trump's 'America First' foreign policy More The post Chinese VP heads to Moscow in bid to bolster ties with Russia appeared first on The Duran.
What Boeing's F-32 Would Have Looked Like If The F-35 Lost The JSF Competition
Adam Burch/hangar-b.com *Warzone/The Drive:* *This Is What A Boeing F-32 Would've Looked Like If Lockheed Lost The JSF Competition* *To this day the X-32 is lambasted for its atrocious looks, but Boeing's final vision for its F-32 fighter was markedly different in appearance.* In 2001, Boeing's X-32 stood off against Lockheed's X-35 in a fly-off for the massively lucrative Joint Strike Fighter contract. Making a stealth fighter capable of carrying a significant payload while also having a version that can take off in short distances and land vertically was quite the task, and both... more »
How Native American Woman Revolutionized Beauty Pageants
In many ways, this unique pageant's definition of what American beauty truly entails is the ideological antithesis to Miss America. Here are six more reasons why Miss Indian World is a far more badass alternative to the typical American event: *1. It's NOT a "beauty pageant." *"It's not a beauty pageant and it never has been," contest coordinator Melodie Matthews told Native Peoples magazine. And she's right: The currency rewarded at Miss Indian World is not looks, but "cultural knowledge" — a quality determined by a panel of 25 judges through a personal interview, public speaking... more »
“Are Americans the ‘Bad Guys’?”
*“Are Americans the ‘Bad Guys’?”* by Bill Bonner "The press was abuzz this weekend with comments on the killings in Gaza. We do not normally take an interest in the affairs of the region. It’s none of our business…there’s nothing we can do anything about…and since Israel has been the focus of so much of the media’s attention for our entire lives, we’re tired of it. But today, exceptionally, in this Pentecost season, we turn to the Holy Land; there may be something we can learn - or at least something that will upset dear readers. Irritating thoughts, like grains of sand in an oyste... more »
Georgia’s “Rave Revolution” Began In Armenia And Might End in Azerbaijan
Any serious unrest in Georgia, let alone an outright regime change, might disrupt its connectivity prospects and negatively impact on the emerging Multipolar World Order, which is why the Azerbaijani authorities must prepare themselves for what might be this regional “protest” movement’s inevitable expansion inside their borders. The post Georgia’s “Rave Revolution” Began In Armenia And Might End in Azerbaijan appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The Man Behind China's Foreign Policy
China's Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Qishan, the head of China's anti-corruption watchdog, attends the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 5, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee *WNU Editor:* The AP is looking at the man behind President Xi .... *Trusted Xi ally a rising influence on China’s foreign policy *(AP). The AP is correct .... Wang Qishan is the one man that President Xi trusts the most, and he is now involved in every major foreign policy decision that China makes.
What is Nipah Virus?
Q : What is Nipah Virus ? A : Nipah virus was initially discovered when it caused an outbreak of brain fever among pig farmers in Malaysia. Q : Should I be worried ? A : A little. As it … Continue reading →
Daily egg consumption may reduce cardiovascular disease
Medical Xpress: Daily egg consumption may reduce cardiovascular disease https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-05-daily-egg-consumption-cardiovascular-disease.html
BBC'S EMMA BARNETT - BROTHELS
"High Tory, ex Daily Telegraph and Murdoch, expensive private school, *Emma Barnett *is *BBC Politics' rising star*. "*Her parents were pimps and brothel keepers on a large scale*, for which both were convicted." *Emma Barnett: A Classic Wikipedia Operation* . *Ian Barnett* Ian Barnett, 56, a former surveyor, was jailed for three years and eight months after pleading guilty to keeping brothels with a turnover of more than £2.5m in Manchester centre, Levenshulme and Cheetham Hill. He also pleaded guilty to controlling the prostitution of a woman who was* trafficked into this c... more »
'Butchered like a joint of meat': Jurors gasp as they are shown footage of Lee Rigby murder - Down the memory hole at the BBC of course
Today is the fifth anniversary of the horrific murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby by two Islamists. I have yet to spot the BBC's coverage of this anniversary. In case they have forgotten here's what happened: 'The final moments of Fusilier Lee Rigby's life are captured in a series of CCTV images - some still, others moving, all apparently mundane. Wearing a "Help for Heroes" hoodie with a camouflage bag slung over his shoulder, he is filmed as he heads up the escalator at his local station. He is then pictured passing through the ticket barrier and starting his walk home to Woolwich Bar... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* *"The right thing to do is to pray in moments like this because you know what, prayer works."* - House Speaker Paul "Crazy Eyes" Ryan, 11/6/17, after 26 died in a hail of bullets in a church no less. Prayer is no match for massive bribes from the NRA. Prayer hasn't been much of a solution to our guns gone wild problem. Prayer: It's the least you can do, so do it! Prayer hasn't worked, not even when combined with thoughts. But, perhaps politicians, being self-serving and of limited brain power by nature, believe in lots of fairytales, probably because they know that so m... more »
US-China trade talks, tariffs, and Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy
Is Trump's manner of 'deal making' 'winning' the day? More The post US-China trade talks, tariffs, and Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy appeared first on The Duran.
Russiagate, and the truth about Paul Manafort’s work in Ukraine (Video)
The Duran - News in Review - Episode 9. More The post Russiagate, and the truth about Paul Manafort’s work in Ukraine (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Democrat Party’s Anti-Trump platform will cost them the US midterm elections (Video)
The Duran - News in Review - Episode 8. More The post Democrat Party’s Anti-Trump platform will cost them the US midterm elections (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Trump’s behaviour is making Germans worry about their future
The message is clear, you can only prosper if America profits by it. More The post Trump’s behaviour is making Germans worry about their future appeared first on The Duran.
9 Amazing Bread-Less Sandwich Ideas That Will Make You Drool
Image credits – see foot of article Losing weight and keeping the weight off is no easy task. Bread and obesity go hand in hand; bread is a source of simple carbohydrates that take minutes to burn up, leaving you with low energy, an empty stomach, and craving for more food. White bread not only […] The post 9 Amazing Bread-Less Sandwich Ideas That Will Make You Drool appeared first on Herbs Info.
13-Year-Boy Is Paralyzed From The Neck Down After Gardasil HPV Vaccine
Photo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHYmb9Hwj4A Colton Berrett was a normal, healthy, energetic boy until just two weeks after receiving the Gardasil HPV vaccine, when he developed paralysis from the neck down. When his mother had asked the doctor why the HPV vaccine was necessary, the doctor responded that it can help prevent cancer. The doctor also informed […] The post 13-Year-Boy Is Paralyzed From The Neck Down After Gardasil HPV Vaccine appeared first on Herbs Info.
This Is Huge: Cinnamon Increases Survival From Melanoma (Skin Cancer) 130% In Vivo
Photo – Pixabay (PD) Melanomas are considered one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer. This dreadful tumor is formed when unrepaired DNA damage to the skin cells, often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunlight, triggers mutations that makes the skin cells multiply rapidly. It forms cancerous tumors that resembles moles, or develop from […] The post This Is Huge: Cinnamon Increases Survival From Melanoma (Skin Cancer) 130% In Vivo appeared first on Herbs Info.
WARNING – Non Stick Cookware Releases Fumes That Can Kill Pet Birds
Photo – Pixabay (PD) Ask any avian veterinarian and they’ll tell you – don’t use Teflon-coated and other similar non-stick cookware if you have a pet bird in the house. The coating on these particular cookwares can produce fumes which are highly toxic to birds. This phenomenon is known as “Teflon toxicosis” and has been […] The post WARNING – Non Stick Cookware Releases Fumes That Can Kill Pet Birds appeared first on Herbs Info.
New U.N. Report Estimates Pesticides Kill 200,000 People Per Year
Photo – Pixabay (PD) For the longest time, the public has been made to believe that we need pesticides in order to secure our food supply. Companies that manufacture these dangerous chemicals have labeled them as “vital” for sustainable food security for the entire world – but not a word of this is true. United […] The post New U.N. Report Estimates Pesticides Kill 200,000 People Per Year appeared first on Herbs Info.
Health Benefits of Swimming
Infographic © herbs-info.com – photos lic under Creative Commons; see foot of article Swimming is one of the best exercises for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It is a great workout that will help you get in shape. Moreover, it has very many health benefits and very few associated risks. You should really […] The post Health Benefits of Swimming appeared first on Herbs Info.
FDA Warning: Antacids Cause Irreversible Harm After Just 2 Weeks
Photo – Wikipedia – lic. under CC 2.5 If you have had any sort of invasive procedure or diagnostic examination done, you will know that a common question asked is “have you taken any aspirin in the past two weeks?”. People who have had major or minor surgery and are taking aspirin will be asked […] The post FDA Warning: Antacids Cause Irreversible Harm After Just 2 Weeks appeared first on Herbs Info.
Are Pesticide Residues In Coffee Harming You?
Graphic © herbsandhealth.net – original photo – Pixabay (PD) According to data from the National Coffee Association published by the Harvard School of Public Health, more than half of Americans aged 18 and older drink at least one cup of coffee every day. On average, American’s drink 3 cups of joe a day — that’s […] The post Are Pesticide Residues In Coffee Harming You? appeared first on Herbs Info.
Antibiotic Resistance Is Expected to Kill 300 Million People by 2050
Photo – Wikipedia (PD) A report commissioned by David Cameron, former UK Prime Minister, estimates that up to 300 million people will have died due to antibiotic resistance by 2050. The annual global death toll is expected to reach 10 million. [1] “If we fail to act, we are looking at an almost unthinkable scenario […] The post Antibiotic Resistance Is Expected to Kill 300 Million People by 2050 appeared first on Herbs Info.
Dumb tirades about a "liar paradox" in quantum mechanics
A reader has linked to another weird text about the foundations of quantum mechanics that was published in Scientific American, Quantum Physics May Be Even Spookier Than You Think and that describes a paper combining wrong claims about non-locality of quantum mechanics, wrong claims about "quantum mechanics that just tells us about the averages", with some new superstitious hype that makes quantum mechanics "diabolical" and not just "weird", and with drunk suggestions that quantum mechanics should have two states and not one state. The title uses the concept of "escalating hype" – q... more »
Congress Will Be Graned Access To Russian Probe Documents
The U.S. Capitol Building is lit at sunset in Washington, U.S., December 20, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *Seattle Times/Washington Post:* *GOP lawmaker, intel officials will meet to discuss FBI source * WASHINGTON – White House Chief of Staff John Kelly plans to convene a meeting between top law enforcement and intelligence officials and GOP congressional leaders to “review highly classified and other information” the lawmakers have requested about the FBI’s use of a confidential source to aid an investigation of the Trump campaign, a White House spokeswoman said Monday. Preside... more »
Macron Heads to Russia in European Effort to Salvage Iran Deal
Macron Heads to Russia in European Effort to Salvage Iran Deal by Gregory Viscusi and Henry Meyer, https://www.bloomberg.com/ * Tensions between Russia and EU have ebbed over recent months * French leader is high-profile guest of Putin at conference – French President Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Russia this week once threatened to split France from its European […]
US Policy: Provocation & War
US Policy: Provocation & War by Finian Cunningham, https://sputniknews.com/ The United States, as many observers have noted, appears to be undergoing an historic process of “strategic decline”. In order to stave off deterioration in its political and economic power, the US is resorting to greater dependence on militarism and aggression. – For that to work, a policy of ramping […]
Pull Out of Syria? Bare All to IAEA? Why 12-Point US List for Tehran is ‘Ultimatum’ Meant to Fail
Pull Out of Syria? Bare All to IAEA? Why 12-Point US List for Tehran is ‘Ultimatum’ Meant to Fail by https://www.rt.com/ The US has laid out 12 demands for Iran that it says Tehran must meet for a new nuclear deal. Problem is, telling Iranian troops out of Syria and dictating what nuclear watchdog inspects doesn’t […]
US Lays Out 12 Demands For A New Nuclear Deal With Iran
Should you trust Zionists Trump and Pompeo on any Iran nuclear deal? I don’t think Iran will. The US government is a lawless entity. It just violated the JCPOA international agreement which it signed after years of negotiation. The US government has been waging economic war against Iran for the past few decades. – US […]
Meet Tarek Loubani, the Canadian Doctor Shot by Israeli Forces Monday While Treating Gaza’s Wounded
Meet Tarek Loubani, the Canadian Doctor Shot by Israeli Forces Monday While Treating Gaza’s Wounded by https://www.democracynow.org/ As Palestinians vow to continue protesting against the Israeli occupation of Gaza, we speak to a Canadian doctor who was shot by Israeli forces in both legs Monday while he was helping injured Palestinians. Israeli forces shot dead at […]
Peace With a Price: Iran Promises EU to Adhere to Nuke Deal on One Condition. Covenant of 1 Week?
Is this coming new Iranian Nuclear Deal: Peace Treaty, Daniel’s ‘Covenant of 1 Week’? Why do I have my 10 pairs of eyeballs on this JCPOA, Iran nuclear deal? The EU driven by Macron is discussing a revised Iran nuclear deal but without USA participation. The current deal expires in 2025 ie. about 7 years […]
Mysterious Object Beyond Pluto Gives Clues to Existence of Planet Nine
Mysterious Object Beyond Pluto Gives Clues to Existence of Planet Nine by https://sputniknews.com/ A recent discovery has added evidence that Planet Nine – orbiting in the Oort Cloud far beyond Pluto – exists. – Astronomers looking for evidence of a large planet lurking at the fringes of our solar system have instead located an odd dwarf world that, while not […]
The World Prepares As The Dollar Is Pushed To The Side
X22Report Published on May 20, 2018 Countries are now preparing themselves, they have recalled their gold in preparation of dumping the dollar. The petro-yuan is now gaining ground, within a short few weeks it has 12% of the market, the people drive what comes next, when countries add the petro-yuan and dump the dollar this will […]
Nuclear Peace Deal: EU, Russia, China to Discuss Offer of New Terms to Iran — Report
EU, Russia, China to Discuss Offer of New Terms to Iran — Report by TOI STAFF and AGENCIES, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Powers may try to entice Tehran with financial aid in return for curbing missile program and Mideast meddling, according to German newspaper. – Representatives of European powers will meet with Russian and Chinese officials in Vienna this week to discuss […]
EU, Iran Agree on Holding High-Level Seminar on Nuclear Cooperation in November
EU, Iran Agree on Holding High-Level Seminar on Nuclear Cooperation in November by http://tass.com/ European Commissioner for Energy Miguel Arias Canete and Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi also confirmed the commitment of the EU and Iran to the Iranian nuclear deal. – BRUSSELS, May 19. /TASS/. The European Union and Iran have […]
Petro-Euro? Tensions Between EU & US Grow Over Sanctions Against Iran
RT Published on May 20, 2018 The European Commission launched a process to prevent EU firms from being hit by US sanctions on Friday. European firms would also be able to get compensation and loans if they are affected. Shabbir Razvi, director of International Finance Solutions Associates shares his view on the possible outcome of tensions […]
Israel Keeps Gazans Caged in a Toxic Slum!
PressTV Published on May 18, 2018 The UN human rights chief has slammed Israel’s deadly reaction to protests staged by Palestinians in Gaza as wholly disproportionate. Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein made the remarks as he was addressing a special session of the U-N Human Rights Council that could set up a commission of inquiry into the recent […]
Tweets for Today
Syria's army declares it is in complete control of Damascus and its outskirts after a devastating battle forced Islamic State group jihadists to flee their last pocket of resistance in the capital https://t.co/gxsfbPBYUe pic.twitter.com/5gxbQj1DTu — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 21, 2018 Moon arrives in Washington for talks with Trump ahead of U.S.-N. Korea summit https://t.co/K7z4QzDz4p — Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) May 21, 2018 South Korea's Dokdo-Class Assault Carrier and the Future of the ROKN | via @Diplomat_APAC @drfarls #SouthKorea #ROKN https://t.co/Qf5IrlojZa pic.twit... more »
CIA PEOPLE POWER KEEPS ELITE IN POWER
In the mid 1960s, the CIA got the Indonesian military to put General Suharto into power in Indonesia. Around one million Indonesian civilians were murdered by the military and the CIA's Islamists. In 1998, the CIA got the Indonesian military to topple Indonesia's President Suharto, who had fallen out with the CIA. The military dressed up young soldiers, and various criminals, to make them look like rioters. *13 May 2018 - False Flag terrorism continues - CHURCHES BOMBED* Suharto's top generals, trained in the USA, are still in power - 1. General Wiranto, formerly Suharto's top... more »
U.S. Department of Justice Will Investigate 'FBI Spying' On The Trump Campaign
*Daily Mail:* *Trump claims victory over 'spy probe' as deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein tells him at the White House that Inspector General WILL investigate whether FBI planted a mole in his campaign* * President Trump has alleged the Obama administration spied on his 2016 presidential campaign through the Justice Department or FBI * A retired professor was working as an informant on the Trump campaign for FBI * He met with several Trump aides and discussed foreign policy in summer 2016 * Trump has claimed he was an FBI mole sent to spy on the campaign for political purpose... more »
Picture Of The Day
A man gestures as he sits on the rubble of damaged buildings in al-Hajar al-Aswad, May 21. The Syrian army has restored control over all areas surrounding the capital Damascus for the first time since early in the seven-year-old war, after pushing Islamic State militants out of a south Damascus pocket, the military said. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Syrian army takes control of Damascus* (Reuters).
Brazil’s Biggest Airlines Brace for US-Brazil Open Skies Agreement
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Despite the political and economic uncertainty swirling around Brazil at the moment, the country’s biggest airlines, Gol, Azul, as well as Chilean-based LATAM, are jockeying for position to prepare for the much-anticipated ratification of the U.S.-Brazil Open Skies agreement. In March, Brazil’s Senate approved the […]
President Trump Unloads On Former CIA Director Brennan
“John Brennan is panicking. He has disgraced himself, he has disgraced the Country, he has disgraced the entire Intelligence Community. He is the one man who is largely responsible for the destruction of American’s faith in the Intelligence Community and in some people at the.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 21, 2018 ....top of the FBI. Brennan started this entire debacle about President Trump. We now know that Brennan had detailed knowledge of the (phony) Dossier...he knows about the Dossier, he denies knowledge of the Dossier, he briefs the Gang of 8 on the Hill abou... more »
Breaking: Russian military launches airstrikes, cruise missiles over Idlib after drone incident
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – The Russian military unleashed their wrath over the Idlib Governorate, tonight, targeting several areas controlled by the jihadist rebels in the western part of the province. According to a Syrian military source in Latakia, the Russian military began their attack by launching several airstrikes over Idlib city, Idlib Central Prison, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battle of Damascus ends in complete victory for Syrian Army (map)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 A.M.) – The battle for the historical city of Damascus has ended in a complete victory for the Syrian military after more than seven years of fighting. Led by their 4th Mechanized Division and Republican Guard troops, the Syrian Army was able to pressure the last Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists inside of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia unveils new ‘Husky’ submarine with potential to supersonic missiles
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 A.M.) – The conceptual design of the fifth generation Husky submarine has been completed, while the tactical and technical characteristics are being developed, said the head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation, Alexei Rakhmanov. “We have already completed the conceptual design of the perspective submarine of the fifth generation ‘Husky’, as well as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Dozens of buses carrying family members of ISIS fighters from Yarmouk Camp arrive in Idlib (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 A.M.) – Dozens of buses carrying the family members of the Islamic State (ISIS) fighters from southern Damascus had reportedly arrived in Idlib last night after an agreement was made between the government and rebels in this province in northern Syria. According to a military source in Damascus, the buses were carrying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu says Iran ‘seeking nuclear weapons and conquest’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 A.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran is ‘seeking nuclear weapons and conquest’ during a speech he gave at the opening ceremony of Paraguay’s new embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. Netanyahu outlined his view that Iran is the major barrier to peace in the Middle East, calling them an […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist group suffers more losses after targeted assassinations in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 A.M.) – Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham has suffered more losses in northern Syria, as several of their members were killed in the provinces of Idlib and Aleppo this week. According to pro-opposition activists, at least two Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fighters were killed and three more were wounded when two masked men opened fire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Has A Speaker Ever Been Deposed By His Own Party And Then Stayed On As A Plain Ole Member Of The House?
I can't imagine why Paul Ryan would want to stay on as Speaker. Is it to help the GOP minimize their losses in November and to hold off on leadership elections and instead allowing the GOP to focus on campaign season rather than engaging in a bloody intra-party feud? Ryan may be popular with billionaire contributors but the independent voters who will decide the midterm certainly don't like him. He doesn't seem to have some kind of a deal with Trump to stick around, although I'd think Trump would prefer the more easily manipulated Kevin McCarthy. But Sunday, Republican Party news ... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qWFCocIfXI&list=RD9qWFCocIfXI
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Bright spiral galaxy NGC 3169 appears to be unraveling in this cosmic scene, played out some 70 million light-years away just below bright star Regulus toward the faint constellation Sextans. Its beautiful spiral arms are distorted into sweeping tidal tails as NGC 3169 (left) and neighboring NGC 3166 interact gravitationally, a common fate even for bright galaxies in the local universe. In fact, drawn out stellar arcs and plumes, indications of gravitational interactions, seem rampant in the deep and colorful galaxy group photo. *Click image for larger size.* The picture spans 20 ar... more »
Chet Raymo, "Six Things"
*"Six Things"* by Chet Raymo "My mother was part of the last generation of Americans who were welded into a national cohesiveness by the classroom memorization of poems by English language poets - Longfellow, Whittier, Riley, Lowell, Field, and all the rest. All her life, lines of verse were on her lips... "All at once, and nothing first, Just as bubbles do when they burst." Oliver Wendell Holmes, "The One Hoss Shay" "Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's repose." Longfellow, "The Village Blacks... more »
"Out-sheeping The Sheep..."
“We laugh at sheep because sheep just follow the one in front. We humans have out-sheeped the sheep, because at least the sheep need a sheep dog to keep them in line. Humans keep each other in line. And they do it by ridiculing or condemning anyone who commits the crime, and that’s what it’s become, of being different.” - David Icke
Woods Hole Climatologist Gives False Evidence To Congress
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Science Magazine had fun taking the mickey out of this GOP Rep, but failed to uncover some seriously erroneous statements by a supposed “climate scientist” at the U.S. House of Representatives Science, Space and Technology Committee earlier this week. This is…
828 Years Until Global Sea Ice Melts
Originally posted on sunshine hours: In 1980 Global Sea Ice was 22.8 million Sq km. In 2018 Global Sea Ice is 21.8 million sq km 1 million sq km of melt per 38 years. 21.8 million sq km to go. 828 years ? South / North
Woods Hole Research Center
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Philip B. Duffy, Ph.D. President and Executive Director Woods Hole Research Center ? ? ?Yesterday I mentioned the testimony of Philip Duffy to the U.S. House of Representatives Science, Space and Technology Committee, which included three seriously misleading statements. It…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 140 – 2018
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Garlic Kills Brain Cancer Cells Without Side Effects
Photo – pixabay (PD) Garlic: There’s more to this regularly used kitchen condiment than meets the eye, and we are not just talking about its pungent spicy flavor that is adored in cuisine. Aside from keeping evil spirits at bay, or so the myth says, the garlic brags thousands of years of traditional medicinal use […] The post Garlic Kills Brain Cancer Cells Without Side Effects appeared first on Herbs Info.
This Is Amazing: Mealworms Can Eat An All-Plastic Diet And Not Die
Photo – Wikipedia – lic. under CC 3.0 A study by Stanford discovered that mealworms could offer a solution to our growing plastic problem. [1] Two studies co-authored by Wei-Min Wu, a senior research engineer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford, revealed that mealworms could subsist entirely on Styrofoam and other […] The post This Is Amazing: Mealworms Can Eat An All-Plastic Diet And Not Die appeared first on Herbs Info.
The Poet: James Broughton, "Having Come This Far"
*"Having Come This Far"* "I've been through what my through was to be, I did what I could and couldn't. I was never sure how I would get there. I nourished an ardor for thresholds, for stepping stones and for ladders, I discovered detour and ditch. I swam in the high tides of greed, I built sandcastles to house my dreams. I survived the sunburns of love. No longer do I hunt for targets. I've climbed all the summits I need to, and I've eaten my share of lotus. Now I give praise and thanks for what could not be avoided, and for every foolhardy choice. I cherish my wounds and their cur... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Marengo, Illinois, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
“Bread, Circuses and Bombs - Decline of The American Empire”, Part 1
*“Bread, Circuses and Bombs - Decline of The American Empire”, Part 1* by James Quinn "Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions- everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses." - Juvenal, “Satire” (100 A.D.) “Roman satirist and poet Juvenal was displaying contempt for a degraded Roman citizenry that had shunned civic responsibility, shirked their duties of citizenship within a republic, and ha... more »
The farce of AGL's refusal to sell Liddell coal-fired power station.
*A failure of Federal and state governments to ensure power certainty.* Andrew Bolt, Steve Price, Michael Pachi and Anthony Cox Podcast May 21 (from 17:00) (LINK) Steve introduces National Political Editor Macquarie Media Michael Pachi and they talk of AGL’s refusal to sell off Liddell, a big coal fired power station in NSW, which, if taken out of the system will cause power shortages. If and when AGL closes Liddell, AGL will make money from the artificial inflated prices paid to renewable/unreliable energy. Andrew notes that AGL, last year, took reporters through the plant to sh... more »
President Trump Swears In Gina Haspel As The New C.I.A. Director
*Washington Times:* *Trump to new CIA Director Gina Haspel: ‘Keep our nation safe and strong and proud and free’* President Trump presided over the swearing-in ceremony Monday for Gina Haspel, the first female director of the CIA, and called it a “proud milestone.” “I know that you will thrive as the agency’s director and help keep our nation safe and strong and proud and free,” Mr. Trump said at the ceremony at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Ms. Haspel, a CIA veteran who rose through the ranks to head the agency, overcame a contentious confirmation process in which she w... more »
The Poet: James Broughton, "Having Come This Far"
*"Having Come This Far"* "I've been through what my through was to be, I did what I could and couldn't. I was never sure how I would get there. I nourished an ardor for thresholds, for stepping stones and for ladders, I discovered detour and ditch. I swam in the high tides of greed, I built sandcastles to house my dreams. I survived the sunburns of love. No longer do I hunt for targets. I've climbed all the summits I need to, and I've eaten my share of lotus. Now I give praise and thanks for what could not be avoided, and for every foolhardy choice. I cherish my wounds and their cur... more »
"Investing In Collapse: From Caracas To Cuba"
*"Investing In Collapse: From Caracas To Cuba"* by Jeff Thomas "For years, I’ve been writing about Venezuela, describing it as the “movie” by which we can view the future of other jurisdictions that are presently in decline. The reason is that declining nations follow the same pattern, time and time again, over the centuries. This is not coincidence. The pattern exists because human nature never changes, regardless of the era or the locale. Political leaders make the same mistakes as their forebears, and the people of a nation react in kind. For this reason, countries have a sort o... more »
"Learning From America's Forgotten Default"
*"Learning From America's Forgotten Default"* by Sebastian Edwards via Project Syndicate "One of the most pervasive myths about the United States is that the federal government has never defaulted on its debts. Every time the debt ceiling is debated in Congress, politicians and journalists dust off a common trope: the US doesn’t stiff its creditors. There’s just one problem: it’s not true. There was a time, decades ago, when the US behaved more like a “banana republic” than an advanced economy, restructuring debts unilaterally and retroactively. And, while few people remember this ... more »
Boston Foundation Report Urges College-Prep Program Collaboration
Students in the city of Boston have greater access than ever to programs that assist with getting into and persisting in college, but the impact could be far greater if these programs increased their collaboration, according to a report by the Boston Foundation and the Success Boston College Completion Initiative.
Leaders of California’s Big University Systems Look Ahead at Finances, Safety, Capacity
Finances, safety and institutional capacity are the main challenges ahead for leaders of two of the nation’s biggest university systems, who discussed the topics recently at the Education Writers Association National Seminar in Los Angeles.
"How It Really Is"
"You go, girl! And we mean, go!" lol "The more one analyzes people, the more all reasons for analysis disappear. Sooner of later one comes to that dreadful universal thing called human nature." - Oscar Wilde
Venezuela – No More US Business
Trump signs an executive order banning business with Venezuela. Continue reading →
"It's A Mess, Ain't It?"
*Deputy Wendell:* “It's a mess, ain't it, Sheriff?” *Sheriff Bell:* “If it ain't, it'll do till the mess gets here.” - “No Country For Old Men” Oh, "you ain't seen nuthin' yet..."
Do You Have Respiratory Issues? Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation, “Dirty Electricity”, WiFi and Other Sources of Electrosmog Can Make It Worse.
By B.N. Frank Difficulty breathing is very scary. Research has determined that exposure to cell phone radiation, WiFi, and other sources of Electrical Pollution (Electrosmog)... more »
The Mk 13 Mod 7 Will Be the Marines' New Deadly Sniper Rifle. This Is What It Can Do.
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * A real killer or paper tiger? *How and when the service plans on fielding its new suite of precision weapons, like every other new piece of gear in the U.S. armed forces, remains to be seen. But no matter when it reaches Marine scout snipers, the new rifle represents a major, long-awaited breakthrough for the Corps — and certain doom for their adversaries downrange.* The Marine Corps plans on adopting the Mk 13 Mod 7 sniper rifle for Marine scout snipers, officials confirmed to Marine Corps Times on April 2, a much-needed and long-o... more »
China's H-6K: The 'Old' Bomber That Could 'Sink' the U.S. Navy
*TNI Staff* *Security, * She might be old, but she can kill. In recent days, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has stepped up its activities in the South China Sea. For the first time ever, the PLAAF has landed Xian H-6K bombers on Woody Island in the disputed Paracel archipelago. The Pentagon decried the Chinese move as a part of “China’s continued militarisation of disputed features in the South China Sea,” U.S. Pacific Command spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Logan said. The H-6K—which is a highly upgraded Chinese copy of the antiquated 1950s-era Soviet-b... more »
Why Saudi Arabia Stands to Lose from Trump's JCPOA Withdrawal
*Samuel Ramani* *Security, Middle East* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S. May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo] An escalation of Iranian belligerence will undercut Saudi Arabia’s security, as Yemen is likely to be the first area where Tehran will flex its military muscles. President Donald Trump announced on May 8 that the United States would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. Trump’s decision to withdraw from t... more »
Monsanto in Epic Fail with Attempted Attack on Global Glyphosate Study
The peer-reviewed accepted manuscripts from the pilot phase of the Global Glyphosate Study were revealed last Wednesday in a Press Conference at the European Parliament. The results of the short-term pilot study showed that glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) were able to alter certain important biological parameters in rats, mainly relating to sexual development, genotoxicity and the […] The post Monsanto in Epic Fail with Attempted Attack on Global Glyphosate Study appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Economic Wrap-up 5/21/18: X22 Report, “The Economic System Is Breaking Down World Wide”; Gregory Mannarino
X22 Report, “The Economic System Is Breaking Down World Wide” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO6IoxVPCyo • Gregory Mannarino, “5/21/18. Post Market Wrap Up: A Little Bit Of This, And A Little Bit Of That” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MokBpMFcu-8 • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/dow/
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Delivers The Trump Administration’s Iran Strategy
*Daily Mail:* *Pompeo threatens 'the strongest sanctions in history' to 'strangle' Iran's terror-funding capacity if Tehran doesn't end its nuke program permanently* * Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rattled off 12-point list of 'basic requirements' for Iran if it is to avoid new round of 'painful' sanctions * Tehran must dismantle its entire nuclear weapons program and stop supporting terror groups throughout the Middle East * President Trump withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal two weeks ago * Obama-era pact put a pause on Iran's nuclear ambition but made no pretense of ending... more »
EU Companies’ Possible Withdrawal From Iran Contradicts Nuclear Deal – Tehran
EU Companies’ Possible Withdrawal From Iran Contradicts Nuclear Deal – Tehran by https://sputniknews.com/ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the EU energy chief Miguel Arias Canete in Tehran, as quoted by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, that Europe’s political support of the JCPOA is not enough. – “With the withdrawal of America, [Iran’s] public expectations […]
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