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O’NEIL OUTAR
*O’NEIL OUTAR* has been appointed vice president for institutional engagement at Rhode Island School of Design. He previously served as interim vice chancellor for institutional advancement at the University of Pittsburgh. He has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Tufts University.
KRISTIN STEPHENS-MARTINEZ
*KRISTIN STEPHENS-MARTINEZ* is a new assistant professor of practice in the department of computer science at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Stephens-Martinez is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley.
KATHRYN A. FOSTER
*KATHRYN A. FOSTER* has been named the 16th president of The College of New Jersey in Ewing. Foster has previously served as president of the University of Maine at Farmington. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University; a master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley; and a Ph.D. from Princeton University.
RAYMOND TYMAS-JONES
*RAYMOND TYMAS-JONES* has been named the 10th president of Cornish College of the Arts, effective July 1, and will be the institution’s first African-American president. Tymas-Jones holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University; a master’s degree from Washington University, St. Louis; and a Ph.D. from Washington University.
Was Hillary Clinton Killed During a Hunting Expedition?
Hillary Clinton continues to die at an alarming rate, having been killed at least four times in the course of three days.
Did Samuel L. Jackson Tweet About Overpaid ‘Modern Mumble Rappers’ and Teachers’ Pay?
A poorly-formatted purported Twitter quote attributed to the actor is just a hoax.
"Peace Comes to Korea: Let’s Understand Why"
*"Peace Comes to Korea: Let’s Understand Why"* by David Swanson "When peace shows its face, and weapons companies’ stocks plummet, we have to do more than just cheer. We have to avoid misunderstanding where peace comes from. We have to recognize the forces that want to destroy it. We have to work to make it last and expand. There’s something very twisted about the belief that the primary cause of tension between the United States and North Korea is what has reduced tension there. On a personal scale I think we could grasp this. If you yell insults and threats across the street at s... more »
Disturbing Video Shows How a Naked Man In Need of Mental Health Help is Treated in a Police State
[image: naked] A naked schizophrenic man, in dire need of mental health help received a police response instead which consisted of tasers, baton blows, boots and fists. The post Disturbing Video Shows How a Naked Man In Need of Mental Health Help is Treated in a Police State appeared first on The Free Thought Project .
Dope Didn't Bother to Consult First Nations Re Dope Legislation
*Cannabis* I have spoken up many times on this blog about my opposition to the Trudeau Jr's government upcoming legalization of marijuana in Canada. It appears I am a small, actually microscopic, minority that maintains that the negatives far outweigh any positives that will come out of this legislation. As a former social worker, I saw up close and personal the ravages of marijuana addiction on young parents...all doped up....while the babies/children sat in front of the TV for hours being fed junk food. I once had a set of young parents who were dope addicts. I visited their ... more »
The Empire Based in London Won't Give Up: They Must, and Can Be Defeated
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Stop WWIII The Empire Based in London Won't Give Up: They Must, and Can Be Defeated Video of The Empire Based in London Won't Give Up: They Must, and Can Be Defeated With one provocation after another, each more transparently false than the previous one, the war faction of City of London imperial oligarchs and their Wall Street neo-con/neo-lib partners continue their efforts to sabotage the potential of the New Paradigm, which is emerging in Eurasia to be a worldwide movement, with breathtaking speed. Though Russiagate, the Sk... more »
Blood Is A Terrible Food Source - Yet Vampire Bats Thrive On It. Here's Why.
It sounds gross to humans - unless you read those "Twilight" books in which case maybe it's sexy - but a lot of animals consume blood. That's right, even your cat familiar. The question is why? Blood is actually a poor source of energy. It consists of 78 percent liquid and what is left is 93 percent proteins and only one percent carbohydrates (1). Blood provides very little in the way of vitamins. Not only that, a blood-based diet exposes animals to blood-borne pathogens. And yet some bat species (order *Chiroptera*) feed exclusively on blood and have managed to survive evolution... more »
Nothingness: The Great Merger of Eastern Philosophical Thought and Western Science
What is nothingness?
8 New Powerful Conscious Films With A Message That You Can Watch In 2018
There are few, if any, mediums more powerful in this world at captivating our interest and inspiring change than film.
It Awaits Our Discovery
I believe there’s a tug-of-war going on inside many people right now between a love for constancy and a desire for change.
Elon Musk Outlines The 7 Best Ways To Be Productive At Work
Here are Elon Musk’s 7 tips for improving productivity at work.
Okinawa video coverage
Japanese police crack down on US Marine base protesters | Euronews Good video of the kayak water action last week at US Marine base Camp Schwab in Okinawa. Also some footage of construction gate blockades.
PAY FOR PLAY: Do Paid Analysts Brennan (MSNBC) and Clapper (CNN) Still Have Access to Top Intel?
*Sara A. Carter* | Top intel officials leak, then get hired. How is this ethical?
Interview: South Carolina Prisoners Challenge Narrative Around Violence At Lee Correctional Institution
Jared Ware interviews three South Carolina prisoners about violence, gangs, rehabilitation, and more following a deadly incident at Lee Correctional Institution. The post Interview: South Carolina Prisoners Challenge Narrative Around Violence At Lee Correctional Institution appeared first on Shadowproof.
Setting a Perjury Trap for Trump
*by Gaius Publius* A "perjury trap" is a prosecutorial maneuver and a form of entrapment in which "a prosecutor calls a witness to testify with the intent to base a perjury charge on their statements, not to indict them for a previous crime." If a prosecutor calls a witness for only that purpose, rather than to get information to further an investigation, the law is clear — it's forbidden. Perjury traps are most easily executed when the prosecutor has prior knowledge of the matter about which the witness is questioned but doesn't reveal having that knowledge. In practice perjury... more »
Forget North Korea: South Korea Could Someday Have Submarines Armed with Nuclear Weapons
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What would Pyongyang think? *South Korea’s rapid submarine buildup has developed a capable undersea force with nearly as many hulls as Japan. Construction of the latest generation submarines will provide the country with a fleet of powerful, flexible submarines capable of performing traditional attack submarine duties—and perhaps the job of nuclear deterrence.* One of the most underreported aspects of the Republic of Korea (ROK) armed forces is its submarine force. A relatively recent development, the ROK’s submarine arm is taking on increased impor... more »
Here's What Would Happen if the 2 Most Powerful Battleships Ever Went to War
*Michael Peck* *Security, * It would have been the ultimate duel of dreadnoughts. *Of course, this scenario is hypothetical, the province of armchair admirals and war gamers. Yamato and Iowa wouldn’t have stood turret-to-turret in an arena like a pair of heavyweight boxers. They would have been surrounded by cruisers, destroyers and subs. In fact, the only time battleships slugged it out, without all the small fry in the way, was when Bismarck and the German cruiser Prinz Eugen confronted the British battleship Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser Hood in the Battle of the Denm... more »
Australian Government and Press Ignore “Hands Off Syria” Anti-War Rally In Melbourne
By Brandon Turbeville (Image credit: Diane Mantzaris) As the Australian government continues to support the war on Syria and the secular government of Bashar al-Assad,... more »
Brazil Criticizes U.S. Steel Import Tariffs and Quotas
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian government responded on Wednesday to the U.S.’s decision to halt negotiations and apply the import restrictions on Brazilian steel and aluminum, which had been temporarily suspended. Brazilian steelmakers say the new measures could decrease exports of some products by as much as […]
Gonçalves: Quaint Living and Organic Food in Minas Gerais
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the countryside of southern Minas Gerais, one can find the city of Gonçalves, a popular destination among São Paulo’s residents only two and a half hours away. Here visitors can indulge in life’s simple pleasures, like appreciating a shot of artisanal cachaça or the […]
Rio Celebrates Europe Day in Glória this Saturday
By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Saturday, May 5th, Praça Luís de Camões square, in Glória, will host the Carioca celebration of Europe Day. In its third edition, the free event pays tribute to the continent by promoting a bustling cultural line-up, including typical food stalls, live music, and even […]
New paper from Judith Lean estimates Solar Irradiance Since 850 CE
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Estimating Solar Irradiance Since 850 CE J. L. Lean Abstract Solar total and spectral irradiance are estimated from 850 to 1610 by regressing cosmogenic irradiance indices against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Solar Irradiance Climate Data Record after 1610. The new estimates differ from those recommended for…
Climate Change, due to Solar Variability or Greenhouse Gases? Part B.
Originally posted on Andy May Petrophysicist: By Andy May In a previous post, Part A here, we discussed the role of oceans, the Earth’s orbit, and human greenhouse gas emissions on climate change. In this post we discuss the impact of solar variability. How does the Earth naturally respond to warmer temperatures? Clearly the Earth…
Climate Change, due to Solar Variability or Greenhouse Gases? Part A.
Originally posted on Andy May Petrophysicist: By Andy May It’s more likely mostly due to both, but that isn’t really the question. Virtually everyone accepts that climate changes and that CO2 and methane are greenhouse gases; and probably everyone remembers from grade school that the Sun is a variable star. The debate is over how…
Trump Acknowledges He Repaid Lawyer for ‘Stormy’ Hush Money
President Donald Trump acknowledged he repaid his personal lawyer for hush money given to porn actress Stormy Daniels after claiming previously he didn't know about the payments.
Just Like Obama, Trump’s Warmongering Just Got Him Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
[image: peace] Just like his predecessor Obama, who laid waste to civilian lives across the Middle East Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for Peace. The post Just Like Obama, Trump’s Warmongering Just Got Him Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Illinois: Talk about a hidden debt bomb!
In the past, I've written about the debt incurred by State governments, with particular reference to Illinois. Now comes news that the "visible" debt in that State may be matched by a similar amount held by school boards - but *not listed with other State debts*. Illinoisans hear plenty about the state’s ballooning pension debt, its billions in unpaid bills and rising bond debts. In fact, many even know about the local pension crises playing out in cities like Harvey and North Chicago. But most don’t know that the state’s 860 school districts have put Illinoisans on the hook for ...more »
Musical Interlude: Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)”
Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgrCtZKkgqI
GAPS AND INDIFFERENCE: Clinton discusses low-income kids!
*THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018Part 4—Is met with massive indifference:* Long ago and far away, in the summer of 2014, Hillary Clinton made news. Rather, it was *said* that she had made news. Clinton, not yet a candidate, had traveled to Oakland, where she'd discussed the lives and interests of low-income kids. A local NBC station said that she had made news. In truth, that local station was wrong. But here's how its report started: BHATTACHARJEE AND HERNANDEZ (7/23/14): President Barack Obama isn't the only one making news in the Bay Area. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was ... more »
Where They Tell You Not to Look
A journalist who positively avoids knowledge of his subject is an interesting phenomenon. The Guardian's Luke Harding is one such
"Sign Over The Gates of Hell..."
"Sign over the gates of Hell: "Doesn't mean you're a bad person." ~ Robert Brault
"Nine Meals from Anarchy"
*"Nine Meals from Anarchy"* by Jeff Thomas "In 1906, Alfred Henry Lewis stated, “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Since then, his observation has been echoed by people as disparate as Robert Heinlein and Leon Trotsky. The key here is that, unlike all other commodities, food is the one essential that cannot be postponed. If there were a shortage of, say, shoes, we could make do for months or even years. A shortage of gasoline would be worse, but we could survive it, through mass transport, or even walking, if necessary. But food is different. If there were an ... more »
As Israel turns 70, many young American Jews turn away
Dov Waxman, Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, & Israel Studies, Northeastern University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
As Israel approaches the 70th anniversary of its establishment, many older American Jews will be celebrating. Many younger ones will wonder whether the Jewish state is something to celebrate at all.
NEW POLL: Job satisfaction climbing in Russia
Nations that the U.S. invaded performed less well than was normal for their particular region of the world More The post NEW POLL: Job satisfaction climbing in Russia appeared first on The Duran.
An Empty Barrel
Back in February, Doug Ford told a a private gathering that he was going to open up the Greenbelt -- which surrounds Toronto -- to housing development. Fortunately, what he said was caught on tape. And it created a firestorm. Edward Keenan writes: It was a pledge he made privately in February, captured on video and released on Monday. When it first emerged, Ford defended the comments, and his position was initially defended by Progressive Conservative supporters under the impression it must be a carefully considered policy position. By the end of the day, he was pledging unequivo... more »
Prices Rise But Oil Exports Dip For Iraq In April 2018
April saw Iraq’s lowest exports of 2018. Fortunately, prices were up to the highest mark in four years leading to a substantial monthly revenue. In April Iraq averaged3.340 million barrels a day. That was down from 3.453 million in March. April had the lowest amount since September’s 3.24 million. Maintenance work at the loading terminals in Basra were the cause for the drop. Despite the decrease prices for Iraqi oil were up. In April Iraqi crude soldfor $64.60 per barrel. That was the highest since November 2014’s $70.40 per barrel. That brought in $6.474 billion for the month. ... more »
Dancing The Tango On The Brink Of War
What should one expect from the upcoming US-North Korea summit? Whatever deals are struck, they must be clearly demarcated, so as to leave no room for aberration. The post Dancing The Tango On The Brink Of War appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
This Day in Iraqi History - May 3
1921 Gertrude bell wrote Mid-Euphrates tribes perplexed why UK picked Faisal to be King of Iraq when he led revolt against them in Syria 1941 2nd day British planes bombed Iraqi forces Destroyed 29 Iraqi planes in Baghdad and 13 more in Diyala 1941 Iraqi air force bombed Iraqi army in Ramadi by accident in night raid 1941 Churchill ordered British troops to march from Palestine to Iraq 1941 UK Cmdr for Mid East Gen Wavell given command of Iraq Complained no forces to spare and negotiations should be used instead 1941 UK Cmdr for Mid East Gen Wavel... more »
"Nothing Is Random..."
"Nothing is random, nor will anything ever be, whether a long string of perfectly blue days that begin and end in golden dimness, the most seemingly chaotic political acts, the rise of a great city, the crystalline structure of a gem that has never seen the light, the distributions of fortune, what time the milkman gets up, the position of the electron, or the occurrence of one astonishing frigid winter after another. Even electrons, supposedly the paragons of unpredictability, are tame and obsequious little creatures that rush around at the speed of light, going precisely where th... more »
"Tell Yourself..."
“Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone won’t either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You are here to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself you tasted as many as you could.” – Louise Erdrich
China's Foreign Minister Meets North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un
*New York Times:* *China Moves to Steady Ties With North Korea Before Trump-Kim Meeting* BEIJING — As North Korea holds summit meetings with its archenemies — first South Korea, and soon the United States — China is hustling not to lose influence. Its foreign minister, Wang Yi, returned Thursday to Beijing after two days in North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang, where he met with the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, shoring up China’s position as the North’s best friend. China holds substantial economic leverage, but in the heightened strategic competition between it and the United Stat... more »
LaRouche: "A Four-Power Agreement Can Create a New World Credit System"
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20180503-larouche-four-powers.pdf The British Empire and allied forces have launched a series of coordinated attacks globally, designed to ensure that no lasting coalition for development and peace is formed around the planet's four leading powers—Russia, China, India and the United States. These attacks include escalating provocations intended to unleash surrogate war in the Middle East (Iran and Syria); in Ukraine; and on the Korean Peninsula—all designed to ultimately escalate to a global war of the U.S. against Russia and China. At the same time, and wit... more »
Iran Isn’t Violating the Nuclear Agreement — America Is
[image: undefined] On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his most grandiose anti-Iranian performance to date, revealing what he believed was direct proof that Iran “lied” about its nuclear program. This isn’t the first time Netanyahu has overhyped the threat of Iran’s non-existent nuclear weapons program. He has been crying wolf over Iran since as far back as 1992. The aim of this performance is to cast doubt on the efficacy of the Iranian nuclear accord signed in 2015, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which US President Donald ... more »
No, Your Intelligence Is Actually Bad. Very Bad
[image: undefined] About a year ago, one Evelyn Farkas boasted "we have good intelligence on Russia...". She was an important functionary on Russian matters in the Obama Administration and was, therefore, much involved in "intelligence on Russia". My immediate reaction when I read it was: No, you do not have good intelligence on Russia; if you did, you wouldn't be surprised all the time and your boss wouldn't be saying such silly things. In March 2015 I enumerated some of the delusions. Vide this famous quotation from a 2014 interview: But I do think it’s important to keep perspec... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Last Call - Movie with Dennis Meadows 9/11 victims’ families win multibillion-dollar settlement against Iran Pictures show Paris erupting during May Day rally, with protesters torching a McDonald’s Capitalism is coming to an end, says one of the world's most respected economists End Of "Major Combat": US Deactivates Anti-ISIS HQ In Iraq UK To Ban All Plastic Straws, Q-Tips, And Single-Use Plastics EXCLUSIVE: EPA whistleblower says Pruitt 'lied' to Congress James Comey's Forgotten Rescue Of Bush-Era Torture Audit Puts Aramco's Oil Reserves At 270 Billion Barrels CIA P... more »
“How to Calculate the End of the World”
*“How to Calculate the End of the World”* by Bill Bonner ‘You must remember this. ‘A kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is still a sigh. ‘The fundamental things apply ‘As time goes by.’ - Dooley Wilson, As Time Goes By* "Poor Florence Newton. The young woman was tried as a witch in Youghal, Ireland in 1661. It was alleged that she kissed another woman ‘violently’ and that the victim experienced fits, cramps, and visions. In another instance, she kissed the hand of an imprisoned man who subsequently died. Today, we think of ‘witchcraft’ as hocus-pocus. We deny any cause-and-effect relatio... more »
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Jake Johnson writes about the obscene amount of money handed to the wealthy in the U.S. by the Republicans' tax scam. And Robert Reich discusses how the spread of inequality and isolation helped to lay the groundwork for Donald Trump's destructive presidency. - Meanwhile, Mel Rothenburger points out how the UCP-fueled attack on an honourary degree for David Suzuki should highlight the danger of universities seeing themselves as bound by corporate actors (or their political puppets). - Carl Meyer reports on a push from the chiefs of over ... more »
Nietzsche on What Preserves the Species
Friedrich Nietzsche believed that *evil* is as vital for human flourishing as *good*. The fear of the evil prevents men from becoming complacent and lazy; it inspires them to develop better ideas and undertake powerful actions to subdue the forces of evil. When men are confronted by a great evil they have to fight with every means that is available to them—either they subdue the evil force or their society dies. The death of a weak society is a good thing because it frees up the space and resources for a better society to emerge. Here’s an interesting passage from Nietzsche’s *The ... more »
Syrian military gears up for offensive in northern Homs as some militant factions refuse to leave
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to launch their northern Homs offensive, following the refusal of some militant groups to leave the area. Recently, an agreement was struck up that would see the Islamist rebels and their families evacuated from northern Homs; however, similar to the eastern Qalamoun, several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures farmlands in western Hajar al-Aswad (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reportedly liberated all farmlands in the west of al-Hajar al-Aswad as it continued its fight against the remaining members of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) to the south of Damascus on Wednesday. Footage shows SAA fighters opening fire on designated targets from different […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Another 10,000 militants, family members prepare to leave southern Damascus (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 P.M.) – Earlier today, over 5,000 militants and their family members departed from the towns of Babila, Beit Sahm, and Yalda in southern Damascus for the northern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib. As pictured below, at least 32 buses arrived this morning to make the long trip through the Syrian government’s territories […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran stands firm against US bullying over nuclear deal – Foreign Minister Zarif
Amid the US threats and to leave Iran nuclear deal and calls from some European nations to amend the agreement, the Iranian foreign minister said on Thursday in an online video that Tehran will not ‘renegotiate or add onto’ the accords. Speaking in a YouTube address, Zarif said that Iran stands firm against US Bullying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadi infighting in north Syria kills more militants
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:55 P.M.) – Several jihadists were killed and injured when an IED hit their vehicle in the insurgent-controlled Iblib province amid growing tensions. Six militants from the hardline Faylaq al-Sham alliance were heading from Ma’arrat Misrin town to the northern countryside of Idlib when an explosive device exploded; killing four of them instantly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
BREAKING: Syrian Army splits ISIS pocket amid jihadi collapse
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian forces managed to split the last ISIS pocket in southern Damascus following fierce battles with the terror group. The advance which led to divide the enclave was carried out from two different axes. From the east, Army troops established full control over the Cemetery area and Sport Stadium, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ethnic Armenian pilot killed in Su-30 crash off the coast of Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – One of the pilots that died in today’s Su-30 crash off the coast of Latakia was identified as Captain Mayor Albert Davidyan of the Russian Aerospace Forces. Captain Davidyan was an ethnic Armenian member of the Russian Aerospace Forces that was leading the crew of pilots during today’s mission in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
There’s a new Erdogan in town! Man with identical name runs for office
A 20-year-old man who has the identical name as Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his candidacy for parliament in the Turkish Black Sea region in Samsun on Wednesday. The student in Political Science and Public Administration at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, who is no relation to the country`s president, said he admired his leader. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russia accuses US of training rebels near Jordanian border
The Russian foreign minister has commented on the situation around the de-escalation zone in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta and the training of militants in the areas near the town of al-Tanf. “And in this area, where Americans have unilaterally declared their territory around the al-Tanf and the Rookban refugee camps, very strange things are happening, including […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army breaks into eastern Hajar Al-Aswad as ISIS faces encirclement
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA), supported by the National Defense Forces (NDF) and Palestinian forces, scored another big advance in southern Damascus, today, liberating several areas in eastern Hajar Al-Aswad. Led by the 4th Mechanized Division, the Syrian Arab Army managed to break into eastern Hajar Al-Aswad this afternoon, following […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Rebels in northern Homs begin handing over their heavy weapons to Syrian military
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:35 P.M.) – The rebel forces in northern Homs have begun handing over their weapons to the Syrian military, a source told Al-Masdar News this afternoon. According to the source, the rebels handed over a large quantity of weapons near the Al-Rastan Brigade; thus fulfilling the first part of the ceasefire agreement. In […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 5,000 militants, family members leave southern Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – Over 5,000 militants and their family members have begun the process of leaving the southern Damascus towns of Babila, Beit Sahm, and Yalda. According to a military report in Damascus, the large group of militants and their family members will be transported to the Idlib Governorate, per the ceasefire agreement. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Seeing Things America's Way in the United Nations - A Divided World
By law, on an annual basis and since 1983, the United States Department of State is required to submit a report to Congress which summarizes the voting patterns in the United Nations, an issue which is largely a concern given that nations receiving foreign aid from the U.S. vote against America's agenda in the United Nations. Let's look at the most recent iteration of the '*Voting Practices in the United Nations*" for 2017 which was released to the public in late April 2018 by the U.S. State Department. Here is a screen capture of the report's title page, showing what laws govern t... more »
New column day
Here, on Regina's longstanding rail-freeway conflict as an example of the need to take the long view of infrastructure decisions - and the dangers of locking ourselves into dying and dirty industries with the choices we make on pipelines. For further reading... - CBC reported on the City of Regina's feasibility study into moving rail lines which currently cross the Ring Road. And Craig Baird has previously pointed out why options such as an overpass/underpass are likely off the table due to the disruption to existing traffic. - Ryan McNally reported on the City's motion dealing with ... more »
Les agriculteurs suisses face à des exploitations 1000 fois plus grandes
03-May-2018 Les éleveurs suisses sont préoccupés par le projet d'accord avec le Mercosur (Argentine, Brésil, Paraguay, Uruguay). Ils craignent d'être confrontés à une agriculture brésilienne extrêmement compétitive, qui ne joue pas dans la même ligue.
U.S. Marine Corps Commander Neller: ‘We’re The Mujahideen’ In Afghanistan
*Task & Purpose*: *Marine Corps Commandant: ‘We’re The Mujahideen’ In Afghanistan * Back in the 1980s, the United States considered the Mujahideen the “good guys” because they were waging a guerilla war against the Soviets Union in Afghanistan. Fast forward to the present and the Afghan Mujahideen are now widely viewed as the Islamic fundamentalists who eventually begat the Taliban, Al Qaeda, ISIS, and other folks who will hopefully meet their end at the business end of a MOAB. Yet for some reason, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller awkwardly invoked the 80s image of Afg... more »
The FBI Is In Crisis
*Eric Lichtblau, Time*: *The FBI Is in Crisis and America Is Paying the Price* In normal times, the televisions are humming at the FBI’s 56 field offices nationwide, piping in the latest news as agents work their investigations. But these days, some agents say, the TVs are often off to avoid the crush of bad stories about the FBI itself. The bureau, which is used to making headlines for nabbing crooks, has been grabbing the spotlight for unwanted reasons: fired leaders, texts between lovers and, most of all, attacks by President Trump. “I don’t care what channel it’s on,” says Tom ... more »
Editor's Note
Because of prior commitments, Military and Intelligence News Briefs and World News Briefs will be posted at 17:00 EST and 18:00 EST instead of the usual 8:00 EST and 9:00 EST time slots. Regular posting will return tomorrow.
Turkey’s Snap Elections and the Future of Turkish Democracy
Photo Credit: via greekreporter.com *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* In calling for snap presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24 instead of late 2019, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is aiming to ride a favorable wave of nationalism and cash in on a popular mandate before dark clouds over the economy turn into a storm. In the absence of a free media, coupled with a weak and fragmented opposition caught unprepared, it’s likely that Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP)—along with their electoral ally, the Nati... more »
What Is Absent From the U.S. Cyber Command 'Vision'
United States Cyber Command recently released a new “command vision” entitled “Achieve and Maintain Cyberspace Superiority.” The document seeks to provide: “a roadmap for USCYBERCOM to achieve and maintain superiority in cyberspace as we direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and foreign partners.” Taken as a whole, the document emphasizes continual and persistent engagement against malicious cyberspace actors. One could summarize the new U.S. vision using Muhammad Ali’s famous ... more »
May 3 National Day of Prayer
Today we’ll not be attending any particular service, but will be at a funeral for a faithful servant of God who died at 94, so I know we’ll be bathed in prayer. Here’s what I wrote six years ago. “Prayer Breakfast at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church this morning: Bishop John Bradosky of the North American Lutheran Church hit it out of the ball park! A fantastic review of religion in America--the role of the Great Awakening, the beliefs of the founders, how the United States form of government is different than all others, that 94% of the founding documents were based on the Bible,... more »
Brazil’s Commercial Real Estate Rental and Sales Prices Fall
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to the latest FipeZap Commercial Index, commercial real estate prices in the four Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre recorded a marginal drop in both the average selling price of -0.06 percent and also in the average […]
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 3, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Festa Ploc (Botafogo) – Get ready for a throwback Thursday! The Festa Ploc has been running for 13 years and tonight DJs Dom LV and Poison Girl are reviving […]
“The false flag song”
From the bases of Sudan, to the nuclear sites of Iran, the computers of Kazahkstan, or helicopters of Afghanistan, there is only one hatchet man, following the same game plan. It was Panda, Panda Don’t listen to the propaganda. Panda’s the false flag faker, A real trouble maker! If Pompeo says it was Kim Jong, […]
US on the brink of destruction under “very sophisticated” Trump, bold measures needed to uproot Globalist system of corruption
As it emerges that Trump is fully backing the well known eugenicist Globalist Bill Gates and his agenda of universal vaccines and pandemic plans, it is worth recalling that Gates called Trump “very sophisticated” when he met him at Trump Tower as president elect. Perhaps Gates meant a sophisticated liar able to hoodwink his supporters […]
Project Veritas Day Two: Union City NJEA Protects "Teacher Who Had Sex" w/ Student...
*what would possess these so-called educators to use such foul language in a supposedly professional setting? * Update on *yesterday's video* (*it's a must see*) of Union President David Perry from Project Veritas: *UPDATE: NJ.com is reporting that Hamilton Township Education Association President Dr. David Perry has been suspended as a result of the related video we released yesterday. source* *And today, in the spotlight, is **Kathleen Valencia, foul mouthed **Union City Education Association President also shooting off her mouth.* *(New York) *Project Veritas has released underc... more »
GIULIANI SPILLS TRUMP SECRETS AND I'M THINKING: POOR MITT ROMNEY!
On Sean Hannity's show last night, new Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said something it appeared he shouldn't have said: In one of his first interviews since joining Mr. Trump’s legal team, Mr. Giuliani appeared to briefly stun Sean Hannity of Fox News on Wednesday night by asserting that the president had reimbursed his personal lawyer for a $130,000 hush payment to a pornographic film actress — contradicting his client, the president. “I want to clarify something,” Mr. Hannity said, offering a do-over to Mr. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, failed presidential candidate and lo... more »
Russian Su-30SM Military Jet Crashes Off Syrian Coast. Two Pilots Killed
fall of a #Russian plane in the sea off the port city of #Jabla in #Syria pic.twitter.com/M9b2loCTMA — MOHAMMED GHORAB (@MGhorab3) May 3, 2018 *RT: **2 killed as Russian Su-30SM jet crashes off Syrian coast* A Russian military jet has crashed off the coast of Syria’s Latakia, killing two pilots on board, the Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed. On Thursday morning, a Russian Su-30SM went down in the Mediterranean Sea after taking off from Khmeimim Airbase. Pilots “fought to take the aircraft under control till the last minute,” the Russian Defense ministry said. Both of them d... more »
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*The Left is heading for a reckoning with the new genetics* Toby Young Writing about the link between genes and educational attainment can be dangerous, as the psychologist Arthur Jensen discovered. After publishing a paper in the Harvard Education Review in 1969 entitled ‘How much can we boost IQ and scholastic achievement?’ he was compared to Hitler and, for a time, had to be accompanied to work by bodyguards. Last year, the political scientist Charles Murray, who addressed this subject in The Bell Curve, was attacked by a group of student protestors at Middlebury College and ... more »
Cop Uses Compassion Instead of Violence to Respond to Lost Dog and Something Amazing Happened
[image: dog] When a police officer responded to a report of a "vicious" dog, he took the time to give the animal a chance instead of opening fire and ending the dog's life. The post Cop Uses Compassion Instead of Violence to Respond to Lost Dog and Something Amazing Happened appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Did Isaeli Airplanes In Their Raid Against Iranian Targets In Syria Masked Their Aircraft To Be Identified As U.S. Planes?
Here’s how #Israel attacked #Syria on 29/4/2018 using the Coalition fly zones against the #SAA Israel after many attempts to penetrate the Syrian airspace from the west, they’re now using the east, which is poorly covered by radars, where they can blend within the Coalition jets pic.twitter.com/hKr5IEZaj6 — Wael 🇸🇾 (@WaelAlRussi) May 1, 2018 *Task & Purpose:* *Did Israel Really Spoof US Warplanes To Strike Iranian Targets In Syria? * As the U.S. gets more deeply embroiled in the Syrian Civil War and considers pulling out of its nuclear agreement with Iran, the Middle East is b... more »
Mexican Leftist Presidential Front-Runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Still Ahead In The Polls
Lopez Obrador. Merco Press *Reuters: **EXCLUSIVE-Mexico leftist's wide lead narrows as election nears* MEXICO CITY, May 3 (Reuters) - Mexican leftist presidential front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's lead narrowed for the first time in months as his nearest rival rebounded from corruption allegations ahead of the July 1 election, according to a poll released on Thursday. Less than two months before Mexicans vote, Lopez Obrador's support grew to 39 percent from 38 percent in the previous poll at the end of March, according to polling firm Parametria, but his lead narrowed to 1... more »
The Problem with Guns
When you think about it, guns have been a problem for despots ever since people switched from swords, spears and archery to gunpowder. They provide the common man with the means of self defense and a hedge against tyranny. *This day in history* marks the infamous "Gunpowder Incident". The incident and the conflict was created by guns, ammunition . . . and a British attempt to confiscate them. You see, while the ownership of firearms by the local colonists didn't cause any specific problem for the British, the effort to seize them inevitably did. Will progs draw any conclusions from... more »
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*In Climate Lawsuit, Boulder’s Hoping Exxon’s Deep Pockets Will Pay For Its Left-Wing Agenda* Boulder’s lead attorney David Bookbinder, no stranger to climate lawsuits. It remains to be seen if Exxon will fight the latest climate change lawsuit against it in the same way it is attacking the first round, by scrubbing municipal documents for evidence of hypocrisy by the public officials filing them. According to a conservative group following the case, mounting such a defense might be overkill. The lawsuit filed by Boulder, Colo., and two Colorado counties is so frivolous, Exxon co...more »
When multiple doctors treat a patient, who gets to publish the case report?
Three researchers are fighting over who should get to publish a case report on a pair of unique patients. Yoo-Mi Kim—who was not an author on the paper—claimed that he had diagnosed the patients described in the report, and should have been the one to write it up. The authors—Jun Woo Park and Soo Jung … Continue reading When multiple doctors treat a patient, who gets to publish the case report?
NYT runs a hit piece against Czech (brewery's) anti-feminism
Two days after The New York Times insanely celebrated Karl Marx, they published a hit piece against my nation's opposition towards feminism and its most pathological manifestations such as the #MeToo campaign: Czech Brewer Mocks #MeToo, Calling It a ‘Pathological Campaign’ What's remarkable is that this May 2nd hit piece is a story about an innocent and amusing advertisement by the famous enough Bernard Brewery owned by Mr Bernard that was posted in December 2017, almost half a year ago: But for the New York Times, this apparent heresy is still a "story". The picture says "the wo... more »
Congress Has A Chance To Get Alan Grayson Back Again
The House has 435 seats and there aren't many members who really ever make a positive difference for their constituents. But there *are* some. Alan Grayson has been one of them. Darren Soto hasn't been. He's just a bump on a log New Dem who slithered out of the state legislature with an A+ from his pals at the NRA and votes against women's right to Choice. Needless to say, the DCCC loves him; he's their kind of nothing congressman. On hearing that Grayson is running for his old seat, DCCC chair Ben Ray Luján-- notorious for never fighting Republicans and always holding his fire fo... more »
Yet another reason to Build The Wall
A more secure southern border isn't just needed to keep out illegal aliens: it's also a very important crime prevention measure. The Guardian reports: Latin America has suffered more than 2.5m murders since the start of this century and is facing an acute public security crisis that demands urgent and innovative solutions, a new report warns. “The sheer dimensions of homicidal violence are breathtaking,” says the report by the Igarapé Institute, a Brazil-based thinktank focused on security and development issues. * . . .* Latin America suffers 33% of the world’s homicides despi... more »
The Migrant Wave Has Now Started On The Canadian Border
To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 28, 2017 *National Post: **Canada will soon have more illegal border crossers than Syrian refugees* The number of illegal border crossers in Canada will soon surpass the 25,000 Syrian refugees Canada accepted in 2016 There are so many Mounties needed to process illegal border crossings in rural Quebec that the federal government is now spending $250,000 to build an unofficial police station on the U.... more »
Americ Must Rethink How It Fight Its Wars
Hamburger Hill in 1969. Photo via Flickr *Arnold Isaacs, War Is Boring:* *Why Can’t the World’s Best Military Win Its Wars?* *Americans need to rethink armed conflict.* “This time, they think they have it right.” So declared an Associated Press story reporting an upbeat assessment by this country’s top military officer at the end of a five-day visit to Afghanistan earlier this spring. Marine general Joseph Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was heading home from the war zone, the A.P. reporter wrote, “with a palpable sense of optimism” about the U.S.-supported wa... more »
U.S. Special Forces Are Assisting Saudi Arabia In Their War Against Houthi Rebels In Yemen
*New York Times:* *Army Green Berets Secretly Help Saudis Combat Threat From Yemen Rebels* WASHINGTON — For years, the American military has sought to distance itself from a brutal civil war in Yemen, where Saudi-led forces are battling rebels who pose no direct threat to the United States. But late last year, a team of about a dozen Green Berets arrived on Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen, in a continuing escalation of America’s secret wars. With virtually no public discussion or debate, the Army commandos are helping locate and destroy caches of ballistic missiles and launch si... more »
Tweets For Today
"North Korea has agreed to destroy intercontinental ballistic missiles"? Before the DPRK-US summit?!https://t.co/kbvENLaMI9 — Tal Inbar (@inbarspace) May 3, 2018 Giuliani says Trump repaid $130,000 his lawyer spent to quiet porn star https://t.co/npjWvsiIGd pic.twitter.com/vHUw7GsykE — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 3, 2018 SYRIA: A Russian Su-30 jet has crashed into the sea near Khmeimim airbase. @mod_russia confirms 2 pilots killed. - @CITeam_en pic.twitter.com/cqbADSOG58 — Conflict News (@Conflicts) May 3, 2018 Police storm Las Vegas gunman's room in bodycam video https://t... more »
I'm tired of war
I am home now - tired from the long journey to Okinawa and Taiwan but glad I took it. After I left Okinawa I stopped in Taipei to visit my son Julian and his wife Emily. We share a love for food so Julian enjoys showing me some of their favorite places to eat - always a good adventure. When my flight left Taipei I had a stop in Tokyo with a four-hour layover. I used that time to get caught up on emails and reading. I was deeply struck with a sadness as I confronted the feeling that I've spent my whole life hearing about and seeing wars. I was born during the Korean war. Growin... more »
US Congressman Nadler: House Republicans Clearly Trying To Sabotage Mueller’s Investigation
“Ranking Member Nadler Statement on House Republican Attempt to Force Production of Key Special Counsel Documents May 2, 2018 Issues: … Continue reading →
Former FBI Director Comey Dismisses Republican Report on Russia as “Political Document”
“Comey Dismisses Republican Report on Russia as ‘Political Document’ April 29, 2018 7:28 PM, VOA News Fired FBI Director James … Continue reading →
Global warming a false threat to impose power and control
“There is always a false threat used to justify the imposition of power and control. Global warming was a threat that transcends national boundaries making it impossible for any one nation to manage.” click here
After 108 years, Boy Scouts will drop “Boy” in name and become gender neutral
Boy Scouts to change name, drop 'Boy' and accept girls in 2019. More The post After 108 years, Boy Scouts will drop “Boy” in name and become gender neutral appeared first on The Duran.
Trump formally nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize
From "little rocket-man" to Nobel peace prize nomination. More The post Trump formally nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on The Duran.
TRUMP OFFERED BILL GATES JOB AS SCIENCE ADVISOR, WANTS UNIVERSAL VACCINES AND PANDEMIC PLANS IMMEDIATELY
Donald Trump has met the eugenicist Globalist Bill Gates three times since his election, he has just offered Gates the job of science advisor, and was ecstatic about implementing Gates’ pandemic plan during a meeting last month, it has emerged. Bill Gates was the organzer of a meeting in New York attended by George Soros, […]
BILL GATES SCARE MONGERS ABOUT A GLOBAL PANDEMIC AGAIN, SIGN OF IMMINENT FALSE FLAG TO HERD AMERICANS INTO FEMA CAMPS?
From Forbes For years Bill Gates has been an optimist about the future of public health. However, there is one area that worries him— the possibility of a global pandemic. “Given the continual emergence of new pathogens, the increasing risk of a bioterror attack, and how connected our world is through air travel, there is […]
Lame false flag cyber war accusations against North Korea. It was Panda, Trump, okay?
F North Korea has no motivation to hack the UN sanctions database just before it is to embark on a promising summit giving up its nuclear weapons for economic development and peace, so we can discount the US claim as part of the usual, pathetic Globalist destabilization effort. Also, if North Korea has to […]
Pompeo and Trump predictably try to derail North Korea denuclearization deal with unreasonable demands after failing to start WW3 in Europe and Syria
After stoking tensions all over Europe and the Middle East in his first trip, Mike Pompeo said that North Korea must commit to dismantling its nuclear weapons program immediately during a swearing-in ceremony at the State Department where he was strongly endorsed by Donald Trump. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-pompeo/as-trump-visits-state-department-pompeo-says-north-korea-must-denuclearize-idUSKBN1I3273 Sorry, Trump. Your voters will not endorse your efforts […]
Trump panics as it becomes plain he is a eugenicist Globalist, an Obama and Hillary 2.0
Outed, in the meantime, as a depopulation NWO Globalist, Donald Trump is doubling down also in the Russia probe and hiring a lawyer who defended Bill Clinton during his impeachment trial. Media also report he is planning to fire John Kelly as White House Chief of Staff. From CNN In their place are Giuliani, a longtime Trump friend, and […]
Chelsea Clinton Joins the Pro-Vax Injury, Lay the Guilt on the Vaccine Injured Village
kok By Kim Rossi How many of us defended Chelsea Clinton, the gawky, pre-teen, frizzy haired, adult teeth in the child's mouth First Child when Bill Clinton was first elected? Leave her alone! She's a child! Leave her mother alone!...
Mine clearance in Syria’s Douma to last for months, Russian military says
It will take up to three months to clear mines and other explosives from the recently recaptured town of Douma, east of the Syrian capital, the Russian military estimates. “As of today, Syrian bomb experts have found and defused 1,200 mines, 1,500 tons of explosives and 4,000 improvised explosive devices. The full mine clearance in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Russian Su-30 jet crashed off the coast of Latakia, 2 pilots dead
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – Earlier today, a Russian Su-30 jet was flying along the coast of the Latakia province when it experienced some trouble after taking off from the Hmaymim Military Airport. The jet would subsequently crash in the Mediterranean Sea, killing both pilots operating the aircraft. According to preliminary reports, the Su-30 jet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army liberates large chunk of southeast Hajar Al-Aswad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations in Hajar Al-Aswad last night, attacking the Islamic State’s (ISIS) positions in the southeastern part of the town. Led by the 42nd Brigade of the 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army was able to liberate most of the farms in southeastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian jet crashes off the coast of Syria
A Russian military jet has crashed off the coast of Syria’s Latakia, killing two pilots on board, the Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed. On Thursday morning, a Russian Su-30SM went down in the Mediterranean Sea after taking off from Khmeimim Airbase. Pilots “fought to take the aircraft under control till the last minute,” the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Gulf crisis escalates as major corporations are forced to take sides
The Gulf crisis that pits a United Arab Emirates-Saudi-led alliance against Qatar is escalating in discreet but no less worrisome ways that effect major third-party commercial interests and could increase international pressure for a resolution of the dispute. In a major shift away from Saudi and UAE restraint in attempting to force the international community […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian forces clash with ISIS in southern Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:00 A.M.) – Battles break out around the clock in southern Damascus suburbs with the Syrian forces slowly advancing into the ISIS-held enclave. The assault, carried out by Army units with support from Palestinian fighters, aims at either reclaiming the last ISIS foothold or enforce an evacuation deal in order to secure the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
North Homs rebels split over reconciliation with Syrian government
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8: 45 A.M.) – A group of rebel fighters who had refused to reconcile with the Syrian government defected from their factions as tensions rise in north Homs pocket. The defected militants reportedly formed a new faction Jaish al-Sahaba, vowing to the fight the Syrian Army until the ‘last drop of blood’. Firefight […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
North Korea as a South Korean company
*A recipe for the unification of Korea* The North Korean leader Kim III has played too much with his nuclear playground – and it broke down. The rocks are collapsing and new nuclear tests are probably impossible. So he concluded that he can no longer conquer the world with these weapons. Instead, he must search for the most profitable way to peace. So he suddenly seems to be the world's biggest fan of South Korean and Swiss food, a marketeer of North Korean noodles, and he wants to share the Nobel peace prize with Donald Trump and/or the South Korean president. It's great and North... more »
THE BECKHAMS
On 2 May 2018, David Beckham turned 43. Above we see David Beckham and son. *In January 2018, Brooklyn Beckham (above) attended Miami's Rockwell nightclub with his father David Beckham.* In January 2018, it was announced that 'David Beckham is moving to the US full-time, where he will launch his own Miami football team, and he is going to leave behind in London his wife and children, Harper, Romeo and Cruz.' David Beckham's family won't move with him to the US . *Rockwell nightclub* In Miami, in January 2018, David Beckham, and his son Brooklyn, 18, were seen visiting the R... more »
Hillary Clinton says being a “capitalist” cost her election. Blames “Socialist Democrats” for loss
Hillary Clinton now blames socialist Democrats election loss More The post Hillary Clinton says being a “capitalist” cost her election. Blames “Socialist Democrats” for loss appeared first on The Duran.
Utah teenager refuses to apologize for wearing a cheongsam prom dress (Video)
'Racist' prom dress: Cultural overreaction? More The post Utah teenager refuses to apologize for wearing a cheongsam prom dress (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Iran ordered to pay BILLIONS to 9/11 victims, even though terrorists were Saudi nationals
The Deep State is intensifying their warmongering against Iran More The post Iran ordered to pay BILLIONS to 9/11 victims, even though terrorists were Saudi nationals appeared first on The Duran.
Iran and Syria may reveal Trump’s true intentions for North Korea
Syria and Iran Prove There's No Chance For North Korean Peace. More The post Iran and Syria may reveal Trump’s true intentions for North Korea appeared first on The Duran.
Thornberry Present at Abbas Jew Hate Speech per Guido Fawkes
Mahmoud Abbas made an antisemitic speech and the BBC didn't bother reporting it. I reported on this at the time. I've just read at Guido Fawkes here https://order-order.com/2018/05/02/thornberry-present-abbas-jew-hate-speech that the Labour Party shadow Foreign Secretary was in attendance, commented on social media about it but took quite some time to tweet her opposition to the antisemitism on display. You can read the whole story at the link above. Here's an extract: Emily Thornberry attended the Mahmoud Abbas speech which made global headlines this week for its anti-Semitic con... more »
Sajid Javid demands Jeremy Corbyn denounce racist abuse against him but Jeremy Corbyn doesn't
'Sajid Javid today angrily demanded Jeremy Corbyn denounce his supporters for branding him a 'coconut' and an 'Uncle Tom' since his appointment as Home Secretary. Amid furious exchanges in a Commons debate on the Windrush scandal, Mr Javid demanded the Labour leader come to the Despatch Box to condemn the abuse. Since being made Home Secretary on Monday, Mr Javid has been subject to a torrent of racist abuse - much of which appears to come from left-wingers who profess support for Mr Corbyn. The Labour leader kept his seat when Mr Javid made his challenge... ' Allegedly Jeremy Cor... more »
Allemande Left as you Do see Do with the Rabid Rodeo Clowns in Search of The Real.
Broadway, most aspects of the entertainment industry and the general trend of culture, is all gay-centric. It is an incremental procession
Israeli police teach schoolchildren how to shoot Palestinians
The activity in Menashe Regional Council is part of widespread training of children by police in Israeli schools
Mobile phone cancer warning as malignant brain tumours double
An analysis of nearly 80,000 malignant brain tumours over the past two decades finds that the incidence in England of one aggressive and often fatal type, known as Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), has more than doubled
Impact and Effects of April 30 Strikes Against Syria: Winds of War Blowing Strong
The process of sliding into a wider conflict in Syria is gaining significant traction
General reveals that US aircraft are being ‘disabled’ in Syria
Syria has become "the ultimate testing ground" for Russia's new weapons. Some of which, like its electronic warfare assets, the US has no answer for
“The China Hustle” Exposes Mega Scam
After Madoff, it was the biggest swindle in history and no one has heard of it.
Council Spy Programme Backfires
Mark Windows and Windows on the World expose useful idiots at work in local councils
How Big Pharma Controls Our Perception of Drug Safety and Effectiveness
Let us understand something completely beyond dispute. Rising disease rates of any kind must be by literal default be the result of artificial interventions. All natural interventions have either been eliminated or long since plateaued with the help of useful interventions. At most our problem with allergies is the result of too low exposure in the first place. We all know why folks succumb to obesity through overeating, although i also think that severe cases may well be the result of a nasty parasite interrupting the nutrient flow. A personal friend had runaway obesity. S... more »
Why All Diabetics Should Know About Turmeric
I will not waste my breathe asking you to change your diet as that is so obvious that only a sugar addition will keep you from taking action. The big news is that turmeric is powerful in postponing the effects. Thus a turmeric tea concoction is well worth entertaining and i do observe that a local coffee shop has launched just such a tea. I do use a blend of turmeric, ginger and black pepper but that is hardly more than a private concoction. Yet i do find so much of which i jump on soon shows up in the market so i am certainly not the only chap out there. . *Why All Diabeti... more »
Russia, China and the Geopolitics of the Silk Road
[image: korea.PNG] Why this is important is similar to asking why the Canadian prairies were important to Canada in 1895. It takes a century, but building the transportation is the most important first step. As those who have read my posts know, it is possible to value add every square mile of the Earth's land surface. For example the boreal forest is a natural habitat for bull rush fodder production, pine nut production and related moose husbandry as well as multiple wild husbandries as well. This can include furs, but there are also plants and mushrooms as well little thought... more »
Poverty Forced Farmers in the "Good Old Days" To Sleep the Winter Away
*[image: peasant.PNG]* This aspect of a sustenance agricultural lifestyle is easily forgotten. Even with a cow the time demands in winter are low. It is only when you have a herd of milkers that the work load becomes onerous year long. That describes a thriving farmer producing a huge surplus in relation to personal needs. A dozen cows means you shovel manure and work with the cattle two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon at least. Most other agriculture has short periods of intense effort and long dormant periods. That is why most of these communities develope... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Let's see: $46,000 of our hard-earned tax dollars to make a soundproof booth for Pruitt to make phone calls, $150,000 of taxpayer money so he can fly in 1st Class so he doesn't have to mingle with people who might find him lacking, and, last but not least, $2,000,000 of our money to pay for 30 bodyguards. Those three facts alone tell me that the head of the Environment Protection Agency is a paranoid head case. No wonder Señor Trumpanzee chose him. He wanted another fellow paranoid in his inner circle. Soon, we, the taxpayer, will be coughing up cash to pay for tin foil ... more »
Proposed UK Coal Mine: Proximity to Sellafield Nuclear Site and Earthquakes – Letter
Originally posted on Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole: Excellent letter in last weeks Westmorland Gazette in reply to previous letter dismissing concerns about the…
Proposed UK Coal Mine: The Planning Meeting has been deferred again -Just How Long is This Piece of String and What is at the End of It…
Originally posted on Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole: Dear Friends, The Planning meeting to determine the Coal Mine Plan has been deferred yet again…
The Clash Between Israel And Iran is Inevitable And Coming Soon
Iranian general Qasem Soleimani – is Jewish. All these events looks like a setup for a ‘covenant of one week’ ie. endtimes 7 years peace treaty of the Book of Daniel. A revised Iran Nuclear Deal can be construed as a peace treaty. – Daniel 9:27 New King James Version (NKJV) 27 Then he shall confirm […]
China Warns Trump “We Will Outlast You” As US “Significantly Escalates” Trade War
China Warns Trump “We Will Outlast You” As US “Significantly Escalates” Trade War by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Beijing sent the first messaging salvo ahead of the Steven Mnuchin-led delegation to China (which will engage in trade talks over May 3-4) overnight when the PBOC fixed the yuan sharply lower than many expected. The signal was clear: […]
Ex-US Ambassador Explains Reasons Behind Netanyahu’s Iran Nuclear Allegations
Ex-US Ambassador Explains Reasons Behind Netanyahu’s Iran Nuclear Allegations by https://sputniknews.com/ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new allegations about Iran’s nuclear activities are meant to distract attention from the police probe investigating him for corruption, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chas Freeman told Sputnik. – Netanyahu in a televised address on Monday said Tel […]
Trump “All But Decided To Withdraw” From Iran Deal As IAEA Refutes Netanyahu Speech
Trump “All But Decided To Withdraw” From Iran Deal As IAEA Refutes Netanyahu Speech by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Soon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a televised address in which he unveiled a cache of 55,000 pages of documents and 183 CDs that he claimed comprised Iran’s alleged “atomic archive” of documents on its nuclear program, supposedly proving the […]
Israel Commits Act of Treason Against US
PressTV Published on May 2, 2018 The Zionist regime is committing an act of treason against the United States by trying to pull it into another illegal war of aggression against Iran on behalf of Israel, according to Dr. Kevin Barrett, an American academic who has been studying the events of 9/11 since late 2003. end
Israel Again Opens Fire on Gaza Protesters, Killing Three and Wounding Hundreds
Israel Again Opens Fire on Gaza Protesters, Killing Three and Wounding Hundreds by Will Morrow, https://www.wsws.org/, 28 April 2018 For the fifth consecutive week, the Israeli military rained live ammunition on thousands of unarmed Palestinian protesters in Gaza yesterday, killing three and wounding between 600 and 900 people. – Friday’s bloodletting brings the total number of […]
Did The Cold War Ever Really End?
The Cold War era finished without the „end of history“ as the US continues the same policy from the time of the Cold War against Moscow – now not against the USSR but against Russia. For Washington the Cold War era in fact has never ended as the fundamental political task to eliminate Russia from the world politics still is not accomplished. The post Did The Cold War Ever Really End? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Thursday thumbnails
Thumbnail sketches is one of those terms that is often used without thinking about its source. Per Wikipedia, it was first used in the 17th century, but was more widely used in the 19th century as a small pictorial of … Continue reading →
This Photo Shows a U.S. Navy Attack Submarine 'Sinking' a British Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe, War is Boring:* *This Photo Shows a U.S. Navy Attack Submarine 'Sinking' a British Aircraft Carrier* To prove they could have sunk the carrier, Corner Brook’s crew snapped a photo through the periscope—and the Canadian navy helpfully published it.“The picture represents hard evidence that the submarine was well within attack parameters and would have been successful in an attack,” boasted Cmdr. Luc Cassivi, commander of the Canadian submarine division. A photo depicting an American nuclear-powered submarine poking its periscope above the waves—within shooting distance... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Hercules Preparation* Air Force pilots and crew chiefs prepare five C-130H Hercules aircraft before conducting a formation flight airdrop exercise at Mansfield, Ohio, April 26, 2018. The airmen are assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard’s 179th Airlift Wing. The training enabled personnel in maintenance, aerial port and operations groups to work together, increasing overall readiness of deployable assets. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood *WNU Editor:* the above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Air Guardsmen Conduct Formation, Airdrop Exercise* (US Departm... more »
Is Iran And Hezbollah Providing Arms To The West Sahara Polisario Front?
*Gulf News: **Morocco severs ties with Iran over support for West Sahara Polisario front* *Morocco will close its embassy in Tehran and will expel the Iranian ambassador in Rabat.* Rabat: Morocco has cut diplomatic ties with Iran over its alleged involvement in the delivery of weapons from its Lebanese ally Hezbollah to the Polisario Front, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said Tuesday. He told reporters that “a first shipment of weapons was recently” sent to the Algerian-backed Polisario Front, which is seeking independence, via an “element” at the Iranian embassy in Algiers. Bo... more »
China Has Installed Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles And Surface-To-Air Missile Systems On Three Of Its Artifiial Islands In The South China Sea
Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/Center for Strategic and International Studies. Satellite photo of Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea taken on January 1, 2018. *CNBC*: *China quietly installed defensive missile systems on strategic Spratly Islands in hotly contested South China Sea* * China has installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three of its fortified outposts in the South China Sea, sources tell CNBC. * By all accounts, the new coastal defense systems are a significant addition to Beijing's military portfolio in one of the most con... more »
West Virginia's Senate Race: A Big Ugly Mess... Centered Around "Cocaine Mitch" McConnell
In his latest ad, West Virginia Republican Don Blankenship strike back at Mitch McConnell by refersring to himl as "cocaine Mitch"-- as in "Ditch Cocaine Mitch." Catchy. The primary is next Tuesday and McConnell is spending millions to make sure Blankenship loses. And it's working. Blankenship's polling has gone down from 1st to 3rd since McConnell's ad campaign went into full swing. Blankenship was formerly referring to McConnell as "a swamp captain," so this is a decision to get more aggressive with the very disliked head of the DC establishment Republicans. McConnell controls ... more »
Rio’s Olympic Park in Barra Opens Tennis Courts to Public
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Almost two years since the closing of the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games, Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca, is once again open to the public with park administrators making available the site’s numerous tennis courts for public use. The Olympic Legacy Governance Authority (AGLO), […]
Musical Interlude: 2002, “An Ocean Apart”
“Pamela and Randy Copus are the duo known as 2002. Randy Copus plays piano, electric cello, guitar, bass and keyboards. Pamela Copus plays flutes, harp, keyboards and a wind instrument called a WX5. Both musicians also provide all of the vocals on their albums, recording their voices many, many times and layering them to create a "virtual choir" with a celestial, angelic quality.” 2002, “An Ocean Apart” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMqLFemZOOg&feature=related
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Moving left to right near the center of this beautifully detailed color composite, the thin, bright, braided filaments are actually long ripples in a sheet of glowing gas seen almost edge on. The interstellar shock wave plows through space at over 500,000 kilometers per hour. Cataloged as NGC 2736, its elongated appearance suggests its popular name, the Pencil Nebula. *Click image for larger size.* The Pencil Nebula is about 5 light-years long and 800 light-years away, but represents only a small part of the Vela supernova remnant. The Vela remnant itself is around 100 light-years i... more »
As Iran Drops the Dollar, US Court Orders Them to Pay $6B to Victims of 9/11—Despite No Evidence
By Matt Agorist On Tuesday, a federal judge in New York ordered Iran to pay $6 billion to victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. This... more »
James Comey Says Deep State Doesn’t Exist, Then Describes The Deep State’s Existence
By Mac Slavo Former FBI director James Comey, who was fired, said during a question-and-answer session that there is no deep state right before describing... more »
"There Is Nothing I Can Tell you..."
"There is nothing I can tell you that you do not already know. There is no question that you can ask me that you yourself cannot answer. You have just forgotten." ~ David Littlewood
Charlie Chaplin, "The Great Dictator"
Words from 1941, even more appropriate today...
"Compassion..."
“Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else's skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you too.” - Frederick Buechner
Paulo Coelho, "Heaven and Hell"
"Heaven and Hell" by Paulo Coelho "A man, his horse and his dog were traveling down a road. When they were passing by a gigantic tree, a bolt of lightning struck and they all fell dead on the spot. But the man did not realize that he had already left this world, so he went on walking with his two animals; sometimes the dead take time to understand their new condition… The journey was very long, uphill, the sun was strong and they were covered in sweat and very thirsty. They were desperately in need of water. At a bend in the road they spotted a magnificent gateway, all in marble, ... more »
New War Party: Pompeo, Bolton, Netanyahu & Trump Aim for Attack on Iran
New War Party: Pompeo, Bolton, Netanyahu & Trump Aim for Attack on Iran by Brian Becker, John Kiriakou, https://sputniknews.com/ On today’s episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of Code Pink and author of the book “Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection,” and journalist and independent […]
‘Infamous liar’: Iran Blasts Netanyahu for Claims Tehran Had Nuclear Weapons Program
‘Infamous liar’: Iran Blasts Netanyahu for Claims Tehran Had Nuclear Weapons Program by https://www.rt.com/ Calling the Israeli premier “an infamous liar” and head of a “child-killing Zionist regime,” Iran has furiously denounced an elaborate presentation by Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he accused Tehran of seeking nuclear weapons. – In a statement Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry blasted Monday’s claims […]
The Plan Is On Schedule, Countries Move To Review The Nuclear Deal
X22Report Published on May 2, 2018 Mueller’s questions were leaked on purpose to show that these questions have nothing to do with collusion. Facebook will tell you who to trust when it has to do with news. Skripal case falling apart. Hostages are being released in NK. ICRC reports that Syria is not being split up. […]
Charles Nenner: Bloodbath Dow 5,000 Coming in 2020
Charles Nenner: Bloodbath Dow 5,000 Coming in 2020 by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says, “The mainstream media talking heads are telling you to buy, but never tell you to sell.” Nenner says the time to sell stocks is getting close and explains, “It’s just a hopeless situation. I feel sorry […]
Hundreds of Quakes Triggering Hawaii’s Active Volcano
RT America Published on May 2, 2018 The US Geological Survey (USGS) has warned the population of Hawaii to be on alert for an eruption after seismic activity at Mt. Kilauea. The volcano’s crater collapsed and lava may burst through the ground in the east of the Big Island. RT America’s Ashlee Banks has the report. […]
‘Spider lightning’ seen from space
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: From NOAA/NESDIS: When you spend 24/7/365 staring at Earth, you see some strange things. The NOAA GOES East satellite (GOES-16) witnessed a frightening display of stratiform, or ‘spider’ lightning as it’s known, in October 2017 over the central plains in the U.S. The GOES-R series of satellites (which…
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