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All The American Pundits, Foreign Policy Experts, And Media Have The Same Opinion On The Signing Of Today's U.S. - North Korean Agreement
President Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Tracy Wilkinson and Barbara Demick, Hardford Courant*: *Analysis: Singapore summit agreement recycles old deals, defers the hard work* The diplomatic history of U.S.-North Korean relations is littered with broken promises to denuclearize and deals gone sour. At their meeting in Singapore, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a document remarkably similar to, and as vague as, those that have failed in the past to bring p... more »
Did ‘the Whole of London’ Protest in Support of Far-Right Activist Tommy Robinson?
A viral photograph shows massive crowds out on the streets of an English city, but the scene is not what far-right supporters claim it is.
Olympic Skier Bode Miller’s Toddler Daughter Drowns in Pool
Emeline Miller died at an Orange County hospital, a day after paramedics tried unsuccessfully to revive her after the drowning incident.
Does This Image Show a Toddler in a Cage Detained by ICE in 2018?
A heart-rending photograph of a crying boy in a cage has been widely shared, but its full backstory is still uncertain.
Gulf-backed troops advance on Hodeideh Airport (map)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Gulf-backed troops have scored new gains in the Hodeideh Governorate, today, seizing more ground from the Houthi forces near the provincial capital. According to pro-regime media, the UAE-backed Southern Resistance troops captured the Al-‘Aqar area after a fierce battle with the Houthi forces. As a result of this advance, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hmaymim Airbase celebrates “Russia Day”
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The Russian military held a celebratory ceremony to honor Russia Day at the Hmaymim Airbase in southwest Latakia today. “At a solemn rally held before the servicemen of the military, a congratulations from the leadership of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation were read out,” the Ministry of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan says Turkey will put S-400 system to use
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan released a strong statement on Tuesday, vowing to put to use the S-400 air defense systems once they are delivered by Russia. “We will not just buy the S-400s and place them in a storehouse. We will use them if need be. These are defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army launches heavy attacks on FSA positions in northern Hama (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched several attacks against the Islamist rebels of Jaysh Al-Izza in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate today. Using a mixture of artillery shells and missiles, the Syrian Army’s 11th Division has repeatedly pounded Jaysh Al-Izza’s field guns and mortar launchers that previously […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes spotted flying at low altitudes along Syrian-Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force has been conducting nonstop flights along the Syrian-Lebanese border, today, a military report read this afternoon. According to the report, the Israeli warplanes were spotted flying at low altitudes from the southern Lebanese town of Marjeyoun to the Beqa’a Valley near the Syrian border. The Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
France steps up efforts to counter Beijing’s activities in South China Sea – reports
French assault ship Dixmude and a frigate sailed near the disputed Spratly Islands and other nearby islets as a part of a FONOP in the South China Sea, AFP reported. A researcher from the Hudson Institute think-tank, who was on board during the operation, said that several Chinese warships “tailed” Dixmude until it left the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large number of Gulf-backed troops arrive in west Yemen for new push to Hodeideh (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – A large number of Gulf-backed troops arrived in western Yemen, today, as their forces prepare to make another major push to capture the strategic port-city of Hodeideh. According to pro-regime activists, the reinforcements arrived at the important fronts in the Al-Jah, Al-Hays, and Al-Khokha areas of the Hodeideh Governorate. Below […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Egypt’s Sisi vows to prevent Syrian conflict from deteriorating
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – Egyptian President ‘Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi told MENA News Agency on Tuesday that his government will prevent the Syrian conflict from deteriorating. “Egypt will also go on in maintaining the rights of the Syrian people and their interests based on the firm stances of preserving the unity of the Syrian territories,” the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Another attack on Shiite towns in northeast Idlib foiled
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian forces defending two government-held towns in northeast Idlib have managed to thwart yet another attack launched by jihadi groups as the towns receive new supplies from the air. The assault, the second this week, was launched last night from Sawaghuyah axis to the east of Fouaa town and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US warplanes massacre more civilians in Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:45 P.M.) – For the second day, the US-coalition bombs areas in eastern Syria for allegedly combating the Islamic State but the victims turn to be all civilians. Today, at least 10 civilians, mostly women and children, were killed due to US airstrikes on residential areas in Hassoun Basha town of Tall Shayer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran supports Turkey’s military operation in northern Iraq
Iran has voiced support for a potential Turkish operation against Kurdish militants just over its border in northern Iraq, Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli said on Tuesday. The Turkish military has ramped up air strikes in northern Iraq targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) bases in Qandil, close to the Iraq-Iran border, where high-ranking members of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kim Jong-un agrees to repatriating US military remains – Trump (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – US President Donald Trump stated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has agreed to repatriating US military remains, when speaking at a press conference in Singapore on Tuesday, following his meeting with Kim. The US president stated that despite the fact he cannot ensure that North Korea would keep its […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS corpses litter Euphrates after Syrian Army wipes out terrorists trying to cross
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – For the third time in the last ten days, the Islamic State (ISIS) has attempted to enter the strategic border-city of Albukamal in the southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. According to a field report from Deir Ezzor, the Islamic State terrorists attempted to cross the Euphrates River this morning, but […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Whither the Kurds?
This story was originally published in Europa Ethnica, Vol. ½, 2018 Palestinians have long been known for a history of missing opportunities. By contrast, Kurds spread across several Middle Eastern nations appeared to have a keener understanding of geopolitics and were seemingly willing to embrace the art of the possible. All of that has changed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rebels have 48 hours to accept reconciliation in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – The rebel forces in the Dara’a and Al-Quneitra governorates have 48 hours to accept the Syrian government’s reconciliation offer or else the latter will begin their long-awaited offensive. According to a military source in Damascus, the rebels were given until June 14th to inform the government of their decision. This […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi Air Force receives new T-50 jets from South Korea
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Iraqi Air Force received a new batch of T-50 fighter jets from South Korea, Iraq News reported today. According to the Iraq News report, the T-50 fighter jets had arrived in Baghdad last Wednesday. The Iraqi Air Force also released a statement, claiming “a new six-jet batch of T-50 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Geagea rejects working with Syrian gov’t to return refugees
In an interview with the German Media Agency (DPA), the Lebanese Forces leader stressed the need for the return of Syrian refugees to Syria, as Lebanon is unable to shoulder this burden. Geagea stated that the return of Syrian refugees requires a Lebanese sovereign decision, in coordination with the refugees and international bodies concerned by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Abrams tanks receive Israeli-made active protection system
The US Army has installed Israeli-made Rafael Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) on its Abrams main battle tanks as it continues to assess APS’s on its combat vehicles. Photographs from NATO’s Saber Strike 2018 military exercise, currently underway in Poland and the Baltic States, show Abrams M1A2 tanks fitted out with the Rafael Company’s Trophy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES
The *Artists' Town* of Kirkcudbright, in Dumfries and Galloway, has a new major art gallery. 'Kirkcudbright Galleries' is open 7 days a week. On Sundays the galleries open at 12 noon. The ground floor gallery has art related to the Kirkcudbright area. (Many thanks to the people who sent us all the photos) There are paintings by such artists as S J Peploe, William Mouncey, the Faeds, W S MacGeorge, Malcolm Harper, Charles Oppenheimer, E A Hornel, E A Taylor, Jessie M King, Phylis Bone and Robert Sivell. Some top-class 'Kirkcudbright artists' do not appear to have any of thei... more »
Is President Trump's War Games Suspension With South Korea A Huge Concession To North Korea?
*NBC:* *Trump's summit military concession to Kim surprises everyone* North Korea has previously called the joint drills a "grave provocation" that could escalate the region "to the brink of nuclear war." When President Donald Trump agreed to pause military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea on Tuesday, he gave Kim Jong Un a concession on an issue that has angered North Korea like few others. Pyongyang has long said it views such joint drills as preparation for an invasion. The president's revelation that he planned to put the "war games" on hold was part of the agreemen... more »
Pie in the Sky By and By - Results of Kim/Trump Meeting
*Pie in the Sky By and By* The old saying: "Pie in the Sky By and By" comes to mind while reading the reports about the meeting and the document signed yesterday by US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un amidst great pomp and circumstance. As Stephen Lendman and other analysts have said already, there isn't much meat on the bones of the four point agreement. Here are the four points from Stephen Lendman: The document includes four major terms agreed on with no elaboration: 1. The US and DPRK commit to establish new bilateral relations in pursuit of peace a... more »
Nebraska Farmer Returns Land to Ponca Tribe Along “Trail of Tears”
In a first-of-its-kind ceremony on June 10th near Neligh, a Nebraska farmer signed a deed returning ancestral tribal land back to the Ponca Tribe — sacred land that lies on the historic Ponca “Trail of Tears.” The land gifting ceremony and deed signing between farmers Art and Helen Tanderup, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Chairman Larry Wright, Jr., and Ponca Nation of Oklahoma Councilwoman Casey Camp-Horinek took place on Sunday, June 10th, during an event that also included the 5th annual planting of sacred Ponca corn on the Tanderup farm. The event included Native singers and grass danc... more »
President Trump Shows North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un The Inside Of His Presidential Limo
*WNU Editor*: This is how diplomacy is really done. Not sitting down at a table and trying to make a deal .... but sharing how you live your life with the person that you are dealing with .... and vice versa. I know one thing from the above video .... Kim Jong Un now wishes he had his own "Beast" in North Korea.
President Trump Opens Up About Historic Summit (Interview With ABC News)
*WNU Editor*: After watching last night's summit, and the reaction after .... I just know that every policy wonk in Washington who is not in the Trump administration .... and who have been criticizing President Trump's administration non-stop since he decided to run for the Presidency .... and who I must add I do know some of them .... are besides themselves on what is happening.
President Donald Trump And North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Agreed Tuesday To Recovering And Returning US Military Remains From Korean War
*FOX News*:* Trump, Kim agree to recovering and returning US military remains from Korean War* President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed Tuesday at a historic summit in Singapore to recover the remains of the U.S. military personnel missing in action and presumed dead from the Korean War. In a statement signed by both leaders, the countries agreed to the recovery of the remains and the immediate repatriation of those already identified. The statement also assures North Korea would work toward "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” Nearly 7,80... more »
Attack on Humanitarian Aid Hub in Yemen Appears Imminent
*Emirati-backed Offensive against Strategic Yemeni City Appears Imminent* The strategic Yemeni city of Hodeidah is bracing for a potential humanitarian disaster. Yemeni forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are closing in on the Houthi-occupied port and an attack now appears imminent, despite months of warnings that any disruption to the port could jeopardize the food aid on which thousands of Yemeni civilians rely. Hodeida is the point of entry for approximately 80 percent of the humanitarian aid to Yemen—a country on the brink of famine, where more than three out of four peop... more »
Editor's Note
Military and Intelligence News Briefs and World News Briefs will be posted later today.
China's J-10 Fighter Jet: Could it Take on the Air Force's Best in a Dogfight?
*TNI Staff* *Security, Asia* Here is what you need to know. The Chengdu J-10 Firebird was the People’s Republic of China’s first attempt to develop a fourth generation fighter comparable to the American Boeing F-15C Eagle and Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon as well as the Soviet Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker and the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum. While initially envisioned as a pure air superiority fighter when development started in 1988 as a direct counter to the Su-27 and MiG-29, the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union meant that Beijing could retool the J-10 into a multirole fighter that would c... more »
Rashida Tlaib-- Not Another Garden Variety Democrat... A Leader
A couple of days ago, Michael Keegan, president of People for the American Way, invited me to meet a candidate for the open John Conyers seat in Michigan,Rashida Tlaib. The West Detroit district that goes all the way through Dearborn Heights, Inkster and Romulus to the airport, is one of the bluest in America-- with a PVI of D+33. Obama won it with 85% both times he ran and even Hillary managed to get 79% of the vote. A predominantly African-American district with a growing Hispanic population, it is less than 20% white. The Republicans aren't bothering to run a candidate and the ... more »
Nick Bryant seizes the moral high ground
The BBC's New York correspondent Nick Bryant is having his say: So let's have ours too: Monkey Brains12 June 2018 at 10:55 Nick Bryant,the BBC's New York correspondent who never, well hardly ever, files anything about New York, is getting all ethical on us re the Trump-Kim conference: "Is there a special place in hell for a dictator whose regime has jailed up to 130,000 political prisoners and, according to the International Bar Association, is guilty of “systematic murder (including infanticide), torture, forced abortions and starvation”?" Well let's hope so. But when has Br... more »
Putin trolls the G7 (Video)
Russia would be ready to host G7 in Moscow. More The post Putin trolls the G7 (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Western Illinois University Sees Enrollment Decline
MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois University officials are considering how to address the university’s declining student enrollment. The Quad-City Times reports that combined enrollment at the Macomb and Moline campuses has dropped from 11,700 students in 2013 to about 9,400 students in the fall of 2017. Agriculture professor Mark Bernards says projected enrollment for this […]
US Weighs in Against University of Michigan Bullying Policy
WASHINGTON— University of Michigan policies prohibiting harassment and bullying on campus are unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, the Justice Department said Monday in siding with a free-speech group that has challenged the school in court. The Trump administration argued that the school policies trample on students’ First Amendment rights because they fail to define the […]
GCU Spending $120 Million on Construction Projects This Summer
PHOENIX — Construction crews are staying busy over the summer at Grand Canyon University. GCU President Brian Mueller said the university has about $120 million to spend on construction projects this summer. It is building everything from new dorm rooms to a new activities center. Most projects will be completed by the start of the […]
Chilling NCMEC Report Shows 88% of Missing Sex Trafficked Kids Come from US Foster Care
[image: trafficked] Shocking government data shows that of the missing children reported to be sex trafficked in 2017, 88% of them had come from the American foster care system. The post Chilling NCMEC Report Shows 88% of Missing Sex Trafficked Kids Come from US Foster Care appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
And what does John think?
And now over to our World Affairs Editor John Simpson:
Touché
Nick Robinson today on Twitter: Comments could be going better:
This is how the Commission proposes to deal with Western Sahara trade
12-Jun-2018 The EU Commission has today presented its suggested trade arrangement for occupied Western Sahara, which still requires the approval of the EU Member States and the EU Parliament.
Economist warns free trade agreements can be “job killers”
12-Jun-2018 Free trade agreements can be “job killing” in the poorer countries who sign up to such agreements, and exert a downward pressure on wages even in advanced countries, warns Nobel Prize winning economist.
Mexico turns trade attention to Japan with Nafta talks at risk
12-Jun-2018 Economy minister in Tokyo this week for conferences, meetings. Nafta uncertainty rising after Trump, Trudeau clashed.
Canada wants Pacific trade pact ratified fast amid Trump spat: minister
12-Jun-2018 Canada wants to speed up the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact to offset the adverse effects of the trade spat erupting with the United States.
Le Canada va hâter la ratification du partenariat transpacifique pour contrer Trump
12-Jun-2018 Face au repli protectionniste des Etats-Unis, Ottawa compte sur cet accord pour ouvrir de nouveaux marchés aux entreprises canadiennes.
Malaysia should 'make best use' of Belt and Road, Mahathir says
12-Jun-2018 The new government of Malaysia will continue its "friendly" relationship with China and "make best use" of its initiative to create a 21st-century Silk Road to connect East Asia with Europe, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday.
Belt and Road provides landlocked Mongolia with chance to grow
12-Jun-2018 China's Belt and Road initiative could play an important role in accelerating Mongolia's economic growth by improving regional infrastructure, trade and investment, former Prime Minister Sukhbaatar Batbold said in an interview on Monday.
FTA, investments to figure in Suresh Prabhu's visit to Australia
12-Jun-2018 The talks on free trade agreement with Australia likely to be on the agenda of India's Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu to Canberra on June 26.
China- Sri Lanka FTA talks not stalled: Secretary
12-Jun-2018 Secretary to the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Chandani Wijewardana last week refuted reports that discussions between Sri Lanka and China on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) had come to a standstill.
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Iran warns North Korea on deal with U.S.
Iranian official warns North Korea that "we are facing a person who backtracks on his signature"
Why is Washington pressuring Jordan?
Are recent protests in Jordan the beginning of a renewed Arab Spring? Or a means of pressuring King Abdullah II to accept US plans for the region?
International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde: Global Economic Outlook Darkening By The Day
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (WMF) attends a news conference with representatives of the trade organizations after a meeting in the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, June 11, 2018. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi *Reuters*: *IMF's Lagarde says global economic outlook darkening by the day* BERLIN (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde led an attack by global economic organizations on U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” trade policy on Monday, warning that clouds over the global economy “are getting darker by the da... more »
Iraqi Cleric Sadr Warns Of Civil War
Smoke rises from a storage site in Baghdad, housing ballot boxes from Iraq's May parliamentary election, Iraq June 10, 2018. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily /File Photo *Reuters:* *After ballot box fire, Iraqi cleric Sadr warns of civil war* BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr urged Iraqis on Monday to unite rather than squabble over a possible rerun of the election his bloc won last month, a message apparently meant to defuse political tension after a ballot box storage depot caught fire. Certain parties are trying to drag Iraq into civil war, Sadr said, adding that he ... more »
This Week at the Constitutional Convention: Federalism and the Role of States
[image: this-week-at-the-constitutional-convention-federalism-and-the-role-of-states] During this week at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, James Madison actually pushed for federal power to nullify state laws.
Globalists Fulminate Over Trump Smack to G7, New World Order
[image: globalists-fulminate-over-trump-smack-to-g7-new-world-order] The usual one-world voices in Big Media’s bloviator choir are in an uproar over President Trump’s refusal to knuckle under and go along with the G7 summit’s definition of “world order.”
Monticello Magazine Repeats Libel of Hemings Against Jefferson
[image: monticello-magazine-repeats-libel-of-hemings-against-jefferson] The libel that Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one child by his slave is given new life — by what is supposed to be an organization promoting his memory.
Does Iran's Supreme Leader Need To Clarify His Position On Israel
*WNU Editor*: He needs to clarify his position when it comes to Israel?!?!?!? Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has always been very clear on what he wants to see happen when it comes to Israel .... *Iran's top leader seeks to clarify position on Israel *(FOX News/AP).
Why Russian And Chinese Arms Manufacturers Do Not Bring Their Weapons To Military Trade Shows?
© Sputnik / Pavel Lisitsyn *Defense News*: *Why aren’t Russian, Chinese firms bringing weapons to a military trade show?* PARIS ― Six Russian firms have booked exhibition space at the upcoming military trade show Eurosatory, but their products do not include weapons. Instead, the Russian companies will bring clothes and other goods ― a reflection of Western sanctions following the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Three Russian media outlets, including Tass new agency, are expected to attend. The 55 Chinese companies attending Eurosatory are also showcasing nonlethal goo... more »
Has A Major Leaker To The Press Been Discovered In Washington?
*NBC:* *Ex-Senate aide James Wolfe, accused of lying, goes before judge* *He will be booked at FBI headquarters next week and then appear before a federal magistrate. * BALTIMORE — The former Senate Intelligence Committee staffer accused of lying to FBI agents about his contacts with reporters was released from custody Friday after a brief court proceeding. James A. Wolfe, 58, who was arrested Thursday at his Maryland home, must appear at FBI headquarters on Monday for booking. He will then have an initial appearance in federal court in Washington on Tuesday. Wolfe, who retired i... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Iran and 9/11: Down the Rabbit Hole of Blame - Kristen Breitweiser Washington State Only Place in US with Net Neutrality A senior White House aide is reportedly sharing fake stories with staffers to identify who's leaking to the press Nevada is weighing a ban on brothels as the state's most famous legal pimp runs for office This Swedish burger chain is now offering 'the world's first climate positive menu’ "We're Going To Have To Do Something": Erdogan Warns Austrian Mosque Closures Could Lead To Religious War Iraq's Biggest Ballot Storage Facility Mysteriously Bu... more »
US to End “Tremendously Expensively War Games with South Korea: Trump
Channel NewsAsia Published on Jun 12, 2018 US President Donald Trump speaks about the “tremendously expensive” US war games with South Korea that will be stopped following the Singapore summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at Sentosa’s Capella Hotel. cna.asia/trumpkimsummit end
Slavoj Žižek: EU Must Create a New World Order to Stop Donald Trump
Slavoj Žižek: EU Must Create a New World Order to Stop Donald Trump by https://www.rt.com/ While most other western leaders fiddle and seethe, Donald Trump powers ahead as bully-in-chief. A genuine new world order is the only way to stop him. – Trump’s impulsive decisions, such as his refusal to endorse the G7 declaration agreed upon […]
Larijani Says Time for Europe to Save Iran Nuclear Deal is Coming to an End
Larijani Says Time for Europe to Save Iran Nuclear Deal is Coming to an End by http://www.dailystar.com.lb/ TEHRAN: Iran’s powerful Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Sunday that the time for Europe to show it can save the nuclear deal was coming to an end. “This issue must be clear that Iran’s officials will not wait for […]
CO2isLife Is Vindicated; Climate Change is and Always has been Political
Finally, we have a realistic and accurate view of Global Warming/Climate Change. Climate Change is and always has been nothing but a political movement to push a progressive agenda. Their strategy isn’t unique to Climate Change, they apply these tactics across the board as detailed in Saul Alinsky’s Book Rules for Radicals. That is why … Continue reading "CO2isLife Is Vindicated; Climate Change is and Always has been Political"
Is President Trump Endangering Sensitive U.S. National Security Interests By His Telephone And Internet Use
*Fifth Domain: **Trump’s unsecured communications criticized as ‘reckless’* President Donald Trump’s alleged unsecured internet and telephone use “could endanger sensitive U.S. national security interests,” a group of Democratic U.S. senators argued on June 7, criticizing the commander in chief for what they called “reckless” conduct. In a letter to the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, four senators requested a threat assessment to determine if sensitive government information has been exposed due to Trump’s reported habit. The senators added that if Trump has been... more »
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Andrew O'Hehir talks to Yanis Varoufakis about the impossibility of building shared prosperity on a foundation of consumer debt and financialization. And the Institute for Public Policy Research offers a discussion paper on the important equalizing role of organized labour - and the need for government to ensure that unions can serve the public interest. - Meanwhile, Patrick Butler reports on the woeful state of adult social care in the wake of brutal cuts and an ideological insistence on the survival of only the fittest and luckiest. - El... more »
Trump-Kim Shake Hands, Commit to ‘Complete Denuclearization’
Yet as Trump toasted the summit's results, he faced mounting questions about whether he got too little and gave away too much — including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with treaty ally South Korea.
Hobbit shrimp???
I daresay the shade of J. R. R. Tolkien is laughing at this news. A student at the Netherlands’ Leiden University named Werner de Gier recently [discovered] ... a pair of new shrimp species during a research project for his bachelor’s degree. One of the species was unique in that it had hairy feet and not one to let such an opportunity slip by, de Gier and his supervisor, Charles H. J. M. Fransen, decided to honor one very special hobbit. The shrimp’s official scientific name is Odontonia Bagginsi, which as you might have guessed is a nod to one Bilbo Baggins. Now, I don’t want to ... more »
Review Confronting Al Qaeda, The Sunni Awakening and American Strategy In Al Anbar
*Review Cottam, Martha and Huseby, Joe with Baltodano, Bruno, **Confronting Al Qaeda, The Sunni Awakening and American Strategy In Al Anbar**, Lanham, Boulder, New York, London: Rowman & Littlefield, 2016* The Anbar Awakening was one of the great successes of the Iraq War when local tribes starting in Ramadi decided to work with the Americans to fight Al Qaeda in Iraq. In two years they were able to expel the insurgents from all the major cities of Anbar. That has led to a number of books in America on the topic. *Confronting Al Qaeda, The Sunni Awakening and American Strategy In A... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 12
1935 National Service Bill signed by King starting conscription for army King hoped conscription would help with nation building by creating army drawn from all parts of Iraq 1963 Soviet Union condemned Arif govt military campaign against Kurds 1979 Govt put down 9 days of Dawa led protests capped off by arresting Ayatollah Baqir al-Sadr Led to more protests in Iraq plus Lebanon UAE Braitain France Iran 1982 U.N. called for ceasefire in Iran-Iraq War 1994 8,000 Kurdish refugees who had fled to Turkey after 91 uprising moved back into Iraq to escape fighting ... more »
Supreme Court Grants Cert in Jam v. International Finance Corporation
On May 21, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in *Jam v. International Finance Corporation* to determine whether international organizations are afforded the same immunity from lawsuits under the International Organizations Immunities Act (IOIA) that foreign governments are conferred under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. Since the IOIA was enacted in 1945, foreign sovereign immunity has been curtailed by the development and codification of the “commercial activities exception” doctrine. Under this doctrine, foreign governments cannot enjoy sovereign immunity when the lawsu... more »
2018 NSA Law Day Speech
*Editor's Note: This post contains the text of a speech that Sen. Mark Warner (D.-Va.) delivered on Friday, June 8 at the National Security Agency’s 29th annual Law Day.* Good afternoon. Thank you, Glenn, for that generous introduction and thank you all for the warm welcome. I am delighted to be here and want to thank NSA for hosting Law Day. I also want to congratulate the Hon. Judge John Bates, a senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, on being the 2018 recipient of the Intelligence Under Law Award. Judge Bates has dedicated his professional life t... more »
Confidence in Government on National Security Matters: May 2018
In July, we began a polling project to measure public confidence in government institutions on national security matters on an ongoing basis. This post provides our data for the month of May. It includes perceptions about government institutions and about the two major political parties’ handling of national security; about the public’s comfort with intelligence authorities; about the president’s handling of key national security issues; about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation; and ongoing military operations. *Confidence in Institutions to Protect U.S. National Secur... more »
How U.S. and Turkey Determine the Fate of Kurds
If the U.S. does not keep its promises and continue supporting the Kurds, the Turkey's contract for the purchase of Russia’s S-400 will remain in force. If the Kurds leave Manbij and other areas specified by Ankara, Turkey will receive American anti-missile systems, sacrificing relations with Moscow. The post How U.S. and Turkey Determine the Fate of Kurds appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Success or Failure, The Cause Of This Summit Is What Is Important For The Future
[image: President Donald J. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet for the first time, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Capella Hotel in Singapore. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] It is becoming more and more clear — to the great pain of all denizens of the old, "liberal" Atlanticist order — that President Donald Trump is fully breaking from a Europe dominated by British geopolitics, to engage the United States with Asia. Asia is being catalyzed by China's Belt and Road Initiative to the forefront of the future — space and science breakthoughs, great project... more »
Singapore Summit: Trump's Optic Tricks and Kim Jong Un's Status Needs
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts after a news conference after his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] The Trump-Kim statement is a skinny list of generalized commitments without an ounce of meat on the bones. When the Trump administration announced by way of the South Korean national security advisor that President Donald had accepted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s invitation to meet, the entire Beltway area couldn’t believe the ... more »
What if Bill Clinton Had Went to North Korea?
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* Could he have solved the nuclear issue? Stopped the Kim regime from building ICBMs? We take a look. *It’s obviously too late to reverse history. The North Korean nuclear weapon almost certainly is going to exist so long as there is an independent North Korea. However, something still might be gained from a U.S. opening to the North, including gaining diplomatic ground against Beijing. However small the chance might seem, it would be better than doing more of the same, which is likely to yield the same failed result. If Washington keeps its policy ... more »
GAPS AND THEIR AVOIDANCE: Dwyer describes a troubling state of affairs!
*TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018Part 2—While avoiding the gaps:* In New York City, the gaps hit hard when it comes to the city's eight (or nine) "specialized high schools." The gaps help create a remarkable story. At the start of last Saturday's column, Jim Dwyer described its basic outlines. Warning! We don't know where Dwyer got his numbers. The real numbers seem to be worse: DWYER (6/9/18): *In New York's ragged history of race, class, privilege and equity, the city's specialized high schools have long been proxies.* For some, they are the ideal of meritocratic opportunity, incubators ... more »
STAR WARS? Russia building ‘laser cannon’ capable of blasting targets in space
A Russian Space laser could soon be fully operational More The post STAR WARS? Russia building ‘laser cannon’ capable of blasting targets in space appeared first on The Duran.
Tourism to the US is in a 'Trump slump' - truth or fiction?
Bing Pan, Associate Professor of Tourism Management, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
In 2016, the number of international tourists to the US dropped by more than 2 percent, while tourism trended upward worldwide. There are several explanations for the dip.
John McCain helped build a country that no longer reflects his values
Elizabeth Sherman, Assistant Professor Department of Government, American University School of Public Affairs at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Sen. John McCain, facing terminal cancer, will end his career with growing repudiation by his party and the public of positions, from national defense to bipartisanship, that he has long embodied.
DIY Hormone Balancing Bath Melts
I stumbled upon this the other day when I was looking for something on YouTube and just knew many of you would LOVE it. RELATED STORY: 9 Proven Ways to Fix The Hormones That Control Your Weight As we get older, our hormones change. However, that doesn’t mean you have to run to the doctor to […] The post DIY Hormone Balancing Bath Melts appeared first on Health Nut News.
The ultimate ‘lung foods,’ an important read if you’re over 30
By Dr. Mercola Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols, phytonutrients found in most fruits and vegetables. There are more than 6,000 unique flavonoids, but as a group, they’re most well-known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and have been found to lower the risk of many chronic conditions rooted in inflammation. Anthocyanins, specifically — found in […] The post The ultimate ‘lung foods,’ an important read if you’re over 30 appeared first on Health Nut News.
Foods with negative calories
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 7th, 2018 What are some dietary strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity? Large portion sizes are often targeted, so restriction of portion size is an important element of many diet programs. But it’s hard to get people to eat less food. A more effective approach may be to shift the […] The post Foods with negative calories appeared first on Health Nut News.
Labs warn of dangerous, contaminated pot at dispensaries
(Note from Erin: My editor has a friend with a medical cannabis card in Michigan and according to her, all their products are organic and tested at another facility so things like this DON’T happen. You should know where even your cannabis comes from.) In late April the California State Bureau of Cannabis announced that with […] The post Labs warn of dangerous, contaminated pot at dispensaries appeared first on Health Nut News.
Canada Simmers Over President Trump's Attack On Prime Minister Trudeau
A Canadian flag flies in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, March 22, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo *Reuters: **Canada parliament condemns U.S. attack on Trudeau, country simmers* OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada’s House of Commons on Monday unanimously condemned the personal attacks on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by U.S. President Donald Trump and his surrogates as the famously polite nation simmered over the weekend broadsides by its U.S. ally. Lawmakers gave unanimous consent for a motion backing Canadian steel and aluminum, hit by U.S. ... more »
John Fowles’s The Magus
Today I started reading *The Magus* (1965) by John Fowles, and I have finished the novel’s part one. Fowles’s prose is impressive. It is easy to empathize with the novel’s protagonist Nicholas Urfe, a callous and cynical Oxford graduate, who is convinced that he is going out in the world “handsomely equipped to fail.” He is depressed by the self-realization that he is not a talented poet. "I acquired expensive habits and affected manners. I got a third-class degree and a first-class illusion that I was a poet." Here’s an excerpt from the final section of the novel’s part one: Year... more »
Brazil Creates Single System of Public Security to Fight Crime
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Temer sanctioned on Monday (June 11th) the creation of Sistema Unico de Segurança Publica (Single System of Public Safety), or the SUSP. The objective is to integrate Brazil’s public security agencies, such as federal and state police, secretariats and city guards, and create […]
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UnPacked Shorts – Could the Chinese Communist Party win votes in the West?
The Communist Party of China is establishing cells abroad – is the idea of them fielding candidates in the West that farfetched? In this UnPacked Short, Peter Franklin and Charlotte Pickles discuss the likelihood of such a move and whether it would be good or bad for democracy. Read the UnPacked behind the Short here. The post UnPacked Shorts – Could the Chinese Communist Party win votes in the West? appeared first on UnHerd.
WATCH: Taxpayers Held Liable After Cops Beat Dad for Telling Them to Stop Stalking His Daughter
[image: daughter] After police were caught stalking and harassing his daughter, a concerned father tried to call the chief to report it, but he was attacked and beaten instead. The post WATCH: Taxpayers Held Liable After Cops Beat Dad for Telling Them to Stop Stalking His Daughter appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Massive Crowd Chases Down Police at Protest Over Man Arrested While Reporting on Pedophiles
[image: robinson] After he was arrested for live-streaming in front of a courthouse in which a trial of dozens of alleged pedophiles was underway, thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have revolted. The post WATCH: Massive Crowd Chases Down Police at Protest Over Man Arrested While Reporting on Pedophiles appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
TRUMP DOTES ON KIM AND THE DEPLORABLES DON'T MIND, BECAUSE WE'RE THE REAL ENEMY
Barack Obama pursued deals with Cuba and Iran, but he never gushed over the leadership of either country, even though the right's caricature of him was that he was pro-terrorist and a big ol' commie. Imagine Obama talking about the Iranian or Cuban leadership the way President Trump talked about Kim Jong-un in his post-summit interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos: T: ... His country does love him. His people, you see the fervor. They have a great fervor. They're gonna put it together, and I think they’re going to end up with a very strong country.... G: You say his people love ... more »
An Unreliable Partner
Margaret MacMillan -- one of our finest minds -- writes in today's *Guardian* that Canadians are bewildered: "Bewilderment. Fear. Anger. Hurt. Canadians today are struggling to understand what Donald Trump has just done to us." Canadians and Americans, MacMillan writes, are cousins: Canadians see the Americans as cousins. We love the same sports: Canadians are crazy about baseball and basketball, and our beloved game of hockey is played all over the US. For generations, Canadians have moved south in search of jobs, education and fame. A large part of Canada heads for Florida, Ca... more »
Is Support For Russian Sanctions Crumbling In Europe
*James J. Coyle, The Hill*:* Support for Russia sanctions crumbling in the West* When he announced on June 8 that he supports inviting Russia to rejoin the Group of Seven, from which Russia was expelled in 2014 for its annexation of Crimea, President Trump became the latest in a long line of populist world leaders who seemingly want to overlook Russia’s aggressive actions. “Whether you like it or not … we have a world to run and … we should have Russia at the negotiating table,” the U.S. president said. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte supported President Trump, stating on Twi... more »
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*Six Forces Disrupting Higher Education* Universities and health care, “eds and meds”, have been in a huge growth cycle over the last few decades. Many communities have been pinning their hopes on anchor institutions like a university or research hospital to retool their economies for the 21st century. Yet the higher education industry is facing a convergence of several trends and forces that threaten their future. At a minimum, schools need to be figuring out how to navigate these choppy waters ahead. Here are six forces converging on colleges today and in the near future: 1.... more »
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* Global warming is expected to make vegetables significantly scarcer around the world* *Brainless Warmist rubbish. You can grow vegetables almost anywhere and a hotter climate would open up big lots of land in Canada and Siberia for farming* Global warming is expected to make vegetables significantly scarcer around the world, unless new growing practices and resilient crop varieties are adopted, researchers warned on Monday (June 11). By the end of this century, less water and hotter air will combine to cut average yields of vegetables - which are crucial to a healthy diet - by ... more »
Philosophers, meet the plagiarism police. His name is Michael Dougherty.
Some researchers spot an issue with a paper, groan inwardly, and move on. Not Michael Dougherty. Over the years, the philosophy professor at Ohio Dominican University has sent us several tips about plagiarized papers, which have led to numerous editorial notices — including a correction to a more than 30-year-old paper written by a cat, … Continue reading Philosophers, meet the plagiarism police. His name is Michael Dougherty.
Trump Vs. Clinton
My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth. Abraham Lincoln Twenty four years after the Clinton family started North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, President Trump … Continue reading →
Record Slow Arctic Melt Continues
Early in life I had noticed that no event is ever correctly reported in a newspaper. George Orwell Arctic sea ice volume is the highest for the date in 13 years, and melt is the slowest on record. Spreadsheet Data FullSize_CICE_combine_thick_SM_EN_20180611.png … Continue reading →
Singapore Summit: A Symbolic Deal, But A Commitment To Move Ahead
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un looks at President Trump as Kim's sister Kim Yo Jong exchanges documents with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Reuters*:* Trump, Kim agree on denuclearization, but deal seen symbolic* SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged on Tuesday to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula while Washington committed to provide security guarantees for its old enemy. The joint statement signed at the end of their historic summit in Singapore gave few details o... more »
Mexico: UFOs of the 1960s
*Mexico: UFOs of the 1960s* By Scott Corrales [*Excerpt from "Forbidden Mexico", Institute of Hispanic Ufology Press, 1999*] In spite of the considerable number of UFO sightings during this time period, it wasn't until the following decade that the UFO phenomenon would add itself to the other events which stirred the national consciousness, such as increased political radicalism among the young, the massacre of innocents at Tlatelolco in 1968 and the troubled '68 Olympics -- events which mirrored similar developments in France and in the United States. One of the most impressive p... more »
The price of political correctness - vulnerable children
I'm doing a slow burn after reading this report from Pennsylvania. A woman’s report of a man taking pictures of her child inside a Montgomery County Starbucks has sparked a police investigation. The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she was inside the Starbucks in East Norriton Township Tuesday when she spotted a man taking pictures of her child. The woman spoke to a Starbucks employee about it but was told they couldn’t ask the man to leave, according to Natalie Mittica, who shared the woman’s Facebook post about the incident. “The barista said, ‘I’m sorry, he’s been ... more »
Italy sends soldiers to Syria – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Italian military has deployed troops to northern Syria in order to aid the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG), Turkish state-owned Anadolu Agency reported this morning. Citing local sources, the Anadolu Agency report claims the Italian military sent troops to Syria’s Al-Hasakah Governorate from northwestern Iraq. The Anadolu Agency report […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Infighting between Turkish-backed militants in Syria’s Afrin kills several
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:35 P.M.) – After a short-lived truce, fierce clashes renewed between two Turkish-backed rebel groups in the Syrian city of Afrin which required the Turkish military’s intervention to resolve the dispute. Militants from Sultan Muhammad al-Fateh and its rival Ahrar al-Sharqiyah group engaged in a firefight which killed and injured dozens from both […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Newly-formed rebel group vows to capture Aleppo
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:05 P.M.) – After more than 18 months of losing the last bastion in Aleppo city, a newly-established rebel faction hilariously declares they are waging a fresh offensive to seize the city again. Al-Majd Brigades (Glory Brigades) is a the name of the new FSA-linked group which is made up mainly from former […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
How Do Progressives Look At Trumpanzee's Summit With Kim?
Trump's bluster isn't going away soon but his obvious first priorities to get *something* accomplished so he can get a Nobel Peace Prize (instead of a Piece Prize for sleeping with hookers. His second priority is to make himself look like he can get something done for his moron base (and the moron media)-- after his catastrophic G-7 donnybrook. And his other priority (which actually be first) is to be able to build a golf course and tower (or even a chain of McDonalds)in Pyongyang.) Should progressives be rooting for him? Well... yes, *if* he makes real progressive towards denucle... more »
Visiting Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Places in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – People from all around the world have been mourning the death of chef, writer and self-described ‘enthusiast’ Anthony Bourdain. He left his mark on innumerable places and Rio is no different. To celebrate his memory, here is how to experience the Cidade Maravilhosa as Anthony […]
Trump and Kim address the world together, in a joint statement (Video)
The document signed by both leaders includes 'security guarantees' for North Korea. More The post Trump and Kim address the world together, in a joint statement (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Twitter CEO apologizes for eating at CHICK-FIL-A
Liberal activists pound CEO Jack Dorsey for eating at the Christian restaurant, showing that they grant absolutely no freedom at all to anyone More The post Twitter CEO apologizes for eating at CHICK-FIL-A appeared first on The Duran.
What you need to know about the North Korea – US summit
Historic first meeting between President Trump and President Kim Jong-un concludes as the master dealmaker proves his craft with a very worthy rival More The post What you need to know about the North Korea – US summit appeared first on The Duran.
BREAKING ANALYSIS: Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un agree to denuclearization process (Video)
Kim commits to "complete denuclearization of Korean Peninsula" More The post BREAKING ANALYSIS: Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un agree to denuclearization process (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Observations and Implications
*The Summit Meeting (in Singapore)* At their first handshake, Kim told President Trump, “It was not easy to get here. For us, the past has been holding us back and old practices and prejudices have been covering our eyes and ears, but we have been able to overcome everything to arrive here today." At the end of about four hours of meetings, President Trump and the North Korean Chairman signed a document on broad principles of agreement. It opened with an affirmation that President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un “held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018.” “Presid... more »
Kim Jong Un Commits to ‘Complete Denuclearization’
Fox News Published on Jun 12, 2018 In document signed by President Trump and Kim Jong Un, the U.S. and North Korea commit to building a ‘lasting and stable peace’ on the Korean Peninsula and to the recovery and repatriation of remains of those missing from Korean War. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing […]
Trump & Kim Sign ‘Historic’ Documents
RT Streamed live 4 hours ago North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump have signed a “historic” document that would lead to “major change,” they announced at a joint news conference after their first face-to-face meeting in Singapore. end
Israel Admits: Jerusalem Land, Home to 700 Palestinians, Given to Settler Group Without Proper Checks
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
New Study Links Lowered Probability of Pregnancy in Females 25 - 29 to HPV Vaccination
A lowered probability of pregnancy in females in the USA aged 25–29 who received a human papilloma vaccine injection Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2018.1477640 ABSTRACT Birth rates in the United States have recently fallen. Birth...
10 Day Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder Online Summit
A unique online event for parents that will help you identify opportunities to help your child. June 11 - 20. Having a child with Autism, ADHD or Sensory Processing Disorder is challenging. Figuring out what to do to help them...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 12, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. BAR: Dia dos Namorados at Macaco Caohlho Irish Pub (Copacabana) – ‘The Monkey does not bring your love, but it brings a lot of vodka and a double dose which […]
“Inflation Explained: Your Role As A Milk Cow”
*“Inflation Explained: Your Role As A Milk Cow”* by Jeff Thomas "Traditionally, inflation has been defined as “an increase in the amount of currency in circulation.” Such an increase almost always causes an increase in the cost of goods and services, since, more plentiful currency units lowers their rarity, as compared to the supply of goods and services, which remains roughly the same. Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising if a 20% increase in the amount of currency units translates into a 20% increase in the price of goods and services. Unfortunately, in recent decades, even dict... more »
Russian efforts to disrupt U.S. energy markets exposed
By Paul Homewood From CFACT: The Kremlin has masterminded an elaborate scheme to undermine American fossil-fuel production and distribution, concludes a report by the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Released March 1, the report, “Russian Attempts to Influence U.S. Domestic Energy Markets by Exploiting Social Media,” reveals how Russia […]
US demands Japan reduce its plutonium stockpiles
Japan has about 47 tons of the radioactive element -- enough to produce around 6,000 nuclear warheads
BOMBSHELL: “Consensus” theory of evolution of the species falls apart
New mitochondrial DNA study reveals NO animal species more than 200,000 years old
French Thought Police and the Creeping Dictatorship of Virtue
A new French law to combat so-called “fake news” fits in all too well with the growing campaign to silence dissident opinion, argues Jean Bricmont.
“I Was a Teenage Faust”: How the German managerial class sold Its soul to multi-culturalism
Future generations in Germany may recall Merkel's name with the same revulsion that Hitler's now evokes.
Germany’s Migrant Rape Crisis: “Failure of the State”
Angela Merkel's open border policy bear as much responsibility for the fate of 14-year-old Susanna Maria Feldman as the Iraqi migrant who raped and murdered her
First East Ghouta town restored: Russian military
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The East Ghouta town of Kafr Batna has been fully restored after years of war, the Russian Reconciliation Center reported this morning. “The town (Kafr Batna) has resumed trade, opened shops, and has had its centralized water and electricity supply restored,” the report claimed. Furthermore, Kafr Batna’s schools have been […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian soldier killed near Pakistan border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 A.M.) – An Iranian border guard was killed on Monday evening in an operation to halt drug trafficking from Pakistan, Iranian state-owned Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported this morning. According to the IRNA report, the border guard, Lt. Akbar Masoumi Nejad, was killed during a shootout with the drug traffickers inside […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey demands US disarm Kurdish forces in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim stated on Monday evening that the U.S. should disarm all Kurdish-led forces in Syria. “As there is a terror group equipped with heavy weapons, it is a primary threat to our country,” Yildirim told journalists during his visit to the Izmir province on Monday. “We […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump and Kim shakes hands at historic summit (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 A.M.) – US President Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday. Trump called the meeting “a tremendous success” and that “we will have a terrific relationship, I have no doubt.” Kim responded by saying that the pair had “overcame everything” to make […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military reinforces air defense systems along border with occupied Golan Heights – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 A.M.) – The Syrian military reinforced their air defense systems along the border with the occupied Golan Heights recently, Hezbollah’s official media wing reported on Monday. According to the report, the Syrian military has reinforced their troops in the Al-Quneitra Governorate with their Pantsir-S1 air defense system, which was purchased from Russia. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army defuses over 25 explosive devices in Yarmouk: Russian military
The Syrian army has defused a total of 18 improvised explosive devices, four mines, and seven projectiles in the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk located south of Damascus, Russia’s Syrian reconciliation center said in a statement on Monday. “Engineering units of the Syrian Army trained by Russian specialists successfully perform tasks to ensure security for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
TRUMP; KIM; IRAN; PHILIP MARSHALL; DEEP STATE
Haaretz.comVerified account @haaretzcom *"A successful Trump-Kim summit could be the prelude to war with Iran.* *"Kim doesn’t intend to denuclearize.* "When the real negotiations bog down later - as they inevitably will - and even if they end in acrimony, Kim has total immunity for as long as it seems diplomacy has a chance." *A successful Trump-Kim summit could be the prelude to war with Iran*. Michael Dean @Okavangomick "A world of shadows, secrecy, and lawlessness now characterizes a *deep state* that is ruthless in its pursuit of wealth and power and indifferent to its p... more »
Q Drops pending Full IG Report
We continue to wait for the full IG report which will include the Clinton investigation as well. The EO will surely order the roll-up of all participants using the assistance of the Marine Corp. We now have over 35,000 sealed indictments and a complete roll up is plausible and possible. What I have here is the full Intel drop we have been provided with which clarifies a lot. It follows that we will have the IG report and the actual contents of those 35,000 indictments to work from. It certainly tells us a tale of treason at the highest levels. The public shock will surely b... more »
Trump-Kim Meeting Set for Private Island in Singapore
This is happening today. I expect it to be thoroughly scripted but maybe not. The removal of three generals gives me confidence that the underlying regime will stay in line and prevent outbursts of more typical Korean behavior which is long on gratuitous bullying. In fact Trump's response to the one round of that we had likely drove that lesson home. I do think that the deal is done and that the North Koreans are all profoundly relieved. They have spent 65 years trapped in an Orwellian nightmare that no one could really end even when all knew it was not working. Let us all ... more »
Project Veritas Founder Discusses Teachers Union Cover-Up of Child Abuse
Yes, it makes total sense that the Unions will be working to protect their errant members. After all they are the other source of authority and the administration has been uniformly active in protecting members. That those exposing such abuse will get worked is also expected. None of this detracts from the banal reality of child abuse. Be aware that a lot of this type of information is been bled into modern consciousness at the present as we have a grassroots global counter attack under way that is flushing information out... *Project Veritas Founder Discusses Teachers ... more »
The Rabbi and the Monk
This is a neat story and worth the read as it really underlines a fundamental divide between followers and leadership that we poorly understand. Communities of followers do respond to leadership and that leadership needs to be subtle as well as been dramatic and plausible. This is a wonderful tale of directed subtlety. We need a collection of such tales as leader all need this type of direction. *THE RABBI AND THE MONK* *http://theperfectsystem.com/45-the-rabbi-and-the-monk/* *This is a story told to me by my dear friend and “value-based” business consultant, Ron Mandel.* *... more »
Malaysia's PM Mahathir urges TPP ‘renegotiation' during trip to Tokyo
12-Jun-2018 Leader's visit to Japan seen as a sign of Malaysia's move away from China, which pumped billions of dollars into the previous administration.
What Does It Really Matter If NATO Won’t Help Israel Against Iran?
Clumsily attempting to manage a multinational war effect at the spur of the moment after an unexpected outbreak of hostilities might even hold the US back from its full potential, with it being much more effective just “going it alone” with its massive military instead of wasting time trying to get insignificant countries to jump on board with it. The post What Does It Really Matter If NATO Won’t Help Israel Against Iran? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
VIDEO: Dalia Al-Najjar Discusses Her Cousins Murder by Israeli Snipers
*Robert Inlakesh* | A discussion about the murder of Razan Al-Najjar as well as Gaza's demonstrations, with Dalia AL-Najjar.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* The stuff of Putin's dreams. Dividing America from its allies. Mission accomplished. It wouldn't shock me one bit if Putin already has had a copy of this meme enlarged to 12 feet by 5 feet and hung on a wall in the Kremlin. Maybe he has it on the ceiling of his bedroom. As an intelligence agent and agent-provocateur, Putin has an evil genius, regardless of how easy Señor Trumpanzee makes it for him to achieve his goals. Our aforementioned "leader" is, on the other hand, an inept 71-year-old with the emotional development and maturity of a spoiled, petulant, screaming 3-... more »
Devuan 2.0 “ASCII” Release R. Pi Install Tale Of Woe
Some notes and tales of woe about my upgrade to Devuan 2.0 code name "ASCII" release on the Raspberry Pi. Continue reading →
Bohr was far clearer and more rigorous than his critics
Adam Becker and Philip Ball recently released their books against quantum mechanics, the main framework encapsulating modern science. You don't need much time to see that Becker is a hardcore anti-quantum jihadist at the level of Tim Maudlin – it's often impossible to distinguish which of the two men wrote a given text – while Philip Ball is a moderate jihadist. Let me discuss the text Myths of Copenhagen by the moderate jihadist. Like in the case of moderate Islamic jihadists, you can distinguish their rhetoric from the hardcore jihadists; but you may also see that they're real... more »
Trump/Kim Summit: Breakthrough or Publicity Stunt?
What will be the long-lasting fallout from the Trump/Kim meeting? Peace? Or will the neocons and the Washington Post establishment publications manage to undermine any efforts to steer us away from total war? Tune in to the Liberty Report:
🌍 Bilderberg Group 2018: Elites Plot Global Domination
Blackstone Intelligence Network Published on Jun 9, 2018 The Bilderberg Group is meeting this week in Turin, Italy to discuss ways to move their globalist one world government agenda forward. end
Bilderberg Group: Elite Club or Secretive World Government?
Bilderberg Group: Elite Club or Secretive World Government? by https://sputniknews.com/ The Bilderberg Group is holding another of its secrecy-laden meetings. Some see the gathering as a chance for the global elite to hobnob and work out a common policy. Others claim it’s a shadow world government. Daniele Scalea, an analyst from the Machiavelli Center for Political […]
What You Need To Know About Robert De Niro And His F*** Trump Comments at Tony Awards
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jun 11, 2018 Alex Jones reveals why Robert De Niro feels the need to influence the American political discussion and who his close allies are within the democrat party. end
Merkel Spokesman: EU Retaliatory Tariffs Will Be Ready For July 1
Merkel Spokesman: EU Retaliatory Tariffs Will Be Ready For July 1 by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Following promises (threats?) by EU bloc executive Jean-Claude Juncker and German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the European Union would soon impose retaliatory tariffs on the US while moving ahead with a settlement dispute at the WTO, Merkel’s chief spokesman Steffen Seibert reiterated Monday morning that […]
E3 Hideo Kojima - Death Stranding - Lyndsay Wagner
...and suddenly I'm interested in video games all over again + Lyndsay Wagner as she looked in her Bionic Woman role: hint hint...
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The Perils of Territorial Annexation
*Paul R. Pillar* *Politics, Eurasia* Trump’s proposal to invite Russia to return to the G-7 is valid, but it need not be a recognition of ownership of Crimea or the taking of a position regarding any other territorial dispute. The main takeaway from the recent G-7 summit obviously is the damage to U.S.-allied relations from Donald Trump’s accusations about trade. Also worth assessing, however, is a different and milder disagreement between the U.S. president and the other summit participants: Trump’s urging (with support only from the Italian prime minister, the front man for a n... more »
Trump’s Tweets Slam Canada and Trudeau Anew from Singapore
President Donald Trump took more swipes at Canada and its prime minister over trade issues as he settled in for a summit with North Korea in Singapore, contending that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal."
Editor's Commentary -- Singapore Summit
It has been an interesting few hours. I suspect that much of what was discussed will be disclosed in the next day or two. I found both men unsure of themselves .... especially Kim Jong-un. But that is not surprising .... there has never been a U.S. - North Korean meeting like this one. I found when they gathered for their working lunch President Trump was clearly in a very positive mood .... while Kim Jong-un had the look of a man who was not sure on what was going to happen next .... and his delegation also looked very unsure of themselves. That is just the impression that I was get... more »
Kim and Trump...
*a photo that leaves me speechless.* Only us olden type peeps with long memories get the real significance of this. *MAGA*
Choose Creativity, Not Tragedy, in Economics and Statecraft · Panel II
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Stop WWIII Choose Creativity, Not Tragedy, in Economics and Statecraft Video of Choose Creativity, Not Tragedy, in Economics and Statecraft Panel Two of the International Schiller Institute conference in NYC, June 9, 2018. Speakers include Dennis Speed, Northeast Coordinator, Schiller Institute — "The LaRouche Method: Seed-Crystal of a New Culture," James George Jatras, former U.S. Diplomat and former Adviser to Republican Senate Leadership — "The Urgency of a Trump-Putin Summit," and Richard Black, Virginia State Senator — "The Str... more »
Economic Cost of Crime to Brazil Almost R$300 Billion
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to a new study released on Monday, June 11th, the economic cost of crime to Brazil is estimated to be about R$285 billion, or over four percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Additionally, the economic impact of crime has risen from R$113 billion […]
"The Line..."
“The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either, but right through every human heart, and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us, it oscillates with the years. Even within hearts overwhelmed by evil, one small bridgehead of good is retained; and even in the best of all hearts, there remains a small corner of evil. It is impossible to expel evil from the world in its entirety, but it is possible to constrict it within each person.” - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Another Realm”
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"A Look to the Heavens"
“Fantastic shapes lurk in clouds of glowing gas in the giant star forming region NGC 6188. The emission nebula is found about 4,000 light years away near the edge of a large molecular cloud unseen at visible wavelengths, in the southern constellation Ara. Massive, young stars of the embedded Ara OB1 association were formed in that region only a few million years ago, sculpting the dark shapes and powering the nebular glow with stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation. *Click image for larger size.* The recent star formation itself was likely triggered by winds and supernova e... more »
U.S. - North Korea Summit: News Updates
*Daily Mail*: *Trump gives Kim a warm welcome at high stakes nuclear talk saying 'its my honor' to meet with the dictator 'and we will have a terrific relationship'* * President Trump and Kim Jong-un are at Capella Resort, an isolated hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore * They had a handshake photo-op before engaging in a one-on-one conversation with translators that lasted more than 45 minutes * Their private meeting gave way to an expanded bilateral with top officials from both countries * Trump will address the media on Tuesday afternoon prior to his departure for Washing... more »
Chet Raymo, “In A Dark Time...”
*“In A Dark Time...”* by Chet Raymo “I've quoted a few of these lines before, from a poem by Charles Simic: "It's like fishing in the dark. Our thoughts are the hooks, Our heart the raw bait. We cast the line past all believing Into the night sky Until it's lost to sight." In a sense, that's the story of my life: a long love affair with the night sky. My first book of popular science was “365 Starry Nights”. My first book of personal prose was “The Soul of the Night: An Astronomical Pilgrimage”. “An Intimate Look at the Night Sky” followed much later, but every book in between, fict... more »
Expert Helps Educators Adjust Implicit Biases
Bentley Gibson had magical powers as a princess from another planet. At least, that’s how the 5-year-old Black girl presented herself to a sea of White classmates in White Plains, N.Y. on the first day of school. She sensed that they regarded her as different, and make-believe was her mechanism for coping with the racial tension and subtle prejudice she would encounter in life.
"What's the Malthusian Premise?"
*"What's the Malthusian Premise?"* by William Harris "For many natural scientists, 1859 marks the beginning of the modern era of biology. That's the year Charles Darwin published "The Origin of Species," the book that spelled out the theory of evolution by natural selection. Darwin is such a cultural icon and so closely identified with evolution that it's easy to think that he arrived at his theories in a vacuum. In reality, the father of modern biology was influenced by Thomas Malthus, who published "An Essay on the Principle of Population" in 1798. In fact, it might be said that ...more »
Tuesday In Maine-- Much At Stake... And South Carolina And Wisconsin
Tomorrow there are primaries in 5 states, Nevada, Maine, Virginia, North Dakota and South Carolina. We're watching Maine more closely than any of the other states. Blue America has only endorsed one federal candidate in any of the 5 states-- Jared Golden, who's running for Wall Street oriented Bruce Poliquin's seat in the sprawling non-Portland bulk of the state. Tomorrow he has to get through the establishment richie rich guy, Lucas St. Clair, whose mother cheated the founder of Burt's Bee's out of his company and then moved it to North Carolina. St. Clair is wealthy and so are hi... more »
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2018 : The amazing tales challenge Episode 27 “A brass curse”
Okay take some rest from the World Cup preparations as well the so-called historical summit between two sick men in Singapore and listen to a new episode of Egyptian Chronicles’ Ramadan Arabian Nights podcast. We are getting closer to our finale for our tale this year, only three episodes are left. Now without further due, you can listen to episode no.288 from the Egyptian State radio’s Classical One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break Your browser does not support the audio element. *Sheikh Wahdan joins **his brother Sheikh Etman or that what he thought as he find... more »
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France increases military strikes inside Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 A.M.) – The French Air Force increased its military operations inside Syria and Iraq during the month of May, the French Ministry of Defense reported on Monday. According to a document released by the Ministry of Defense on Monday, the Anti-ISIS Coalition conducted 123 percent more strikes in the month of May […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump and Kim meet in historic US-North Korea summit (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 A.M.) – US President Donald Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at a historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday. The much-anticipated talks are the first ever meeting between leaders from North Korea and the United States. Washington hopes the summit will lead to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump, Kim meet face-to-face to begin historic meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump have arrived at the summit venue Singapore. The historic first meeting of the two leaders will discuss a peace treaty and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Kim arrived first at the Capella Resort, on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, shortly before 9 am local time. He ignored […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Trump, Kim arrive for historical meeting
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are meeting in Singapore to discuss a peace treaty and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. It’s the first ever such summit between the heads of the two countries. Trump and Kim are scheduled to start their meeting at around 9:00 am local time, and they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces kill scores of Gulf-backed troops after launching big counter-attack in west Yemen (vieo)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 A.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a big counter-attack in western Yemen on Monday, targeting the areas recently seized by the Gulf-backed troops loyal to the Hadi regime. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their fighters launched a powerful assault on the Al-Fazeh area of Hodeideh on Monday […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Exclusive: Syrian Army makes final preparations for Quneitra offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has made their final preparations for their long-awaited Al-Quneitra offensive in southern Syria, an officer from the elite 42nd Brigade of the 4th Division told Al-Masdar News on Monday. According to the officer from the 42nd Brigade, their unit has moved all of their missile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Stop Waiting for Permission: Do What You've Been Resisting"
* "Stop Waiting for Permission: **Do What You've Been Resisting" * by Robert Pagliarini “Whose permission do you need? Really, it's not a trick question. Who needs to give you the nod of approval before you can start a business, start dating after a bitter divorce, or write the book you've been talking about for the past nine years? Whose approval are you desperately seeking? Your spouse, a boss, friend, or expert in your field? Unless you're six years old, you don't need anyone's permission to create a better, fuller, richer life for yourself. Of course, it doesn't always feel that... more »
10 U.S. Cities With the Worst Lyme-Carrying Tick Problem And What To Do About It
With warmer weather finally spreading through all of North America, more people want to spend time outside—hiking, picnicking, and enjoying the great outdoors. It has been a sad fact that this healthy hobby has one consistent danger—being bitten by a tick that carries Lyme disease. Some cities are worse than others when it comes to population of ticks. Knowing where the ticks are is not meant for fearing those places, but to be aware of your surroundings in order to be more careful when hiking in these areas. It can be lifesaving to know how to avoid being bitten, knowing exactly ... more »
Merkel: Trump’s G7 Revocation ‘Depressing’
PressTV Published on Jun 10, 2018 The war of words has intensified between the US and G-7 allies after President Donald Trump retracted his endorsement of the communiqué of the once-united group. The German chancellor called Trump’s abrupt revocation of support for a joint communiqué sobering and depressing. Angela Merkel however said that’s not the end. […]
Pompeo: Denuclearization of North Korea Priority for US
PressTV Published on Jun 11, 2018 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says sanctions against North Korea will not be lifted without the country’s verified denuclearization. Pompeo made the remarks in Singapore, where a historic summit between U-S President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un is set to take place on Tuesday. The […]
Kim Jong-un Takes Night Tour in Singapore Before Meeting with Trump
RT Published on Jun 11, 2018 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is taking a night tour in Singapore ahead of historic summit with US president Donald Trump. end
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
When Mo Salah met Kadryrov : What shall you do if you were in his shoes ?
Tonight I was wondering what shall I blog about. Shall I write about those disastrous new media and press laws that can put an end to blogging and social media altogether ? or Shall I write about the fiascos of Egyptian Football Association "EFA" and its scandals on the sidelines of the World Cup 2018 as a light subject? Well, I am writing this post now and I think it combines human rights and Egypt’s National Team in the World Cup. No, I will not speak about the official suites fiasco but rather about a recent incident that happened on Sunday. [image: Ramzan Kadryov] Yup, that's i... more »
Is There An Association Of Lyme Disease With Autism Spectrum Disorder?
By Catherine J. Frompovich According to research and resulting protocols from Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, who has licenses to practice medicine in European Union... more »
Kaboom! Smart Phone Catches Fire Inside a Moving Vehicle — Adding to Long List of “Smart” Devices in Flames Including Utility “Smart” Meters.
By B.N. Frank On May 21, 2018 a Detroit driver had two cell phones sitting in a cupholder (Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S8) when... more »
May 2018 Ocean Cooling On Hold
Originally posted on Science Matters: The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major…
Lingering late season sea ice brings polar bear visitor to northern Newfoundland
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Polar bear season for St. Lunaire-Griquet Newfoundland ran from 6 March to 10 June this year — three long months when polar bears came to visit the community during the season when bears are usually occupied with feeding on young seals and mating. Below is a map of the region: St.…
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