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California’s Costly Global Warming Campaign Turns Out To Be Worse Than Useless
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: For more than a decade, California has won high praise from environmentalists for its stringent greenhouse gas restrictions. But a new report shows that despite the enormous costs of this effort, the state is doing a worse job at cutting CO2 emissions than the rest of the country, while…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 179 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Arctic higher than 2010 2016 2017 2012 2011 2014 and 2006 South / North
Mexico's next president likely to defy Trump on immigration
Luis Gómez Romero, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory, University of Wollongong at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 19 minutes ago
Mexico elects a new president on July 1. Frontrunner Andrés Manuel López Obrador says Trump's immigration policy is 'arrogant, racist and inhuman' and that he won't do the US's 'dirty work' anymore.
Tweets For Today
Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians and wounded 415 others with live fire and tear gas during protests along the Gaza border, Gaza health officials say pic.twitter.com/mkUiv8uWDf — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) June 30, 2018 US ambassador to Estonia resigns 'over Trump comments' https://t.co/CwgE9vikJI — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 30, 2018 BREAKING: Trump says he plans to announce Supreme Court choice on July 9, says he's considering 2 women. — The Associated Press (@AP) June 29, 2018 Trump says auto tariff probe will be completed in three-four weeks https://t... more »
Picture Of The Day
Military aircraft enthusiasts watch as a United States Air Force (USAF) F-15 fighter jet as it travels at low altitude through the 'Mach Loop' series of valleys near Dolgellau, north Wales on June 26, 2018. © AFP 2018 / Oli Scarff *WNU Editor:* The above picture comes from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: June 23-29 *(Sputnik).
Melania Speaks... Sort Of
It was 90 degrees in Texas when Melania wore her "I really don’t care. Do U?" trench coat. Her spokesperson, Stephanie Grisham, didn't want to discuss it: "It’s a jacket... there was no hidden message." OK, the message wasn't hidden, but did it *mean* something? Was there something we really doesn't care about?As one wag put it, "So . . . the First Lady tries to show her sympathy for thousands of children torn away from their parents for months, while wearing a shoulder-warmer saying 'I really don’t care.' Where was her scarf saying 'screw you?' Where was her tank-top embroidere... more »
The Push Me, Pull You Socio-Psychological Taffy Machine
*Zen Gardner* - Nothing is as it appears. Nothing. The answers lie in the observer and within each of our grasps.
But You Can Smoke Weed …
Fifty years ago I spent the summer at camp in Florissant, Colorado. I spent my days target shooting, and nights singing around the bonfire, shooting fireworks, and making out with girls from their camp half a mile away. Almost all … Continue reading →
Israeli Snipers execute 13 yr old Palestinian child: 400+ injured and two killed
GRAPHIC IMAGES | Israeli Snipers execute a 13 yr old child, an engaged 24 yr old and injure 420+ people. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
One Water Protector Found Not Guilty in First Felony Jury Trial for NoDAPL Cases
Photo (from left): Marcello Kills The Enemy, Lakota/Dine Water Protector and Defense Witness, Aaron Dorn and Burke Moore, Pro Hac Vice attorney. Court Update: One Water Protector Found Not Guilty – First Felony Jury Trial for NoDAPL CasesBy Water Protector Legal Collective Censored News On Friday, June 29, Aaron Dorn was found not guilty of Reckless Endangerment (Felony C) and
A revolution looks different on the streets you once walked
My latest Tyee column People are dying on the streets I walked to work in Managua just two years ago. Masaya, a smaller town about an hour away by bus, is a battlefield. The streets of Leon, where we also lived, were filled with improvised barriers as neighbours united to keep out police and government supporters. This is what revolutions look like, I suppose, but it is still surreal to see all this unfolding in a country that I lived in so recently, and that seemed then to be working. And it’s also surreal that despite some 285 deaths and 10 weeks of fighting, the rest of the worl... more »
The Supreme Court's Deference to the Pentagon
[image: undefined] Imagine a county sheriff that took a suspected drug-law violator into custody more than 10 years ago. Since then, the man has been held in jail without being accorded a trial. The district attorney and the sheriff promise to give the man a trial sometime in the future but they’re just not sure when. Meanwhile the man sits in jail indefinitely just waiting for his trial to begin. Difficult to imagine, right? That’s because most everyone would assume that a judge would never permit such a thing to happen. The man’s lawyer would file a petition for writ of *habeas c... more »
Musical interlude
Phantogram - As Far As I Can See
The world lost an area of tropical forest the size of Bangladesh in 2017
*Hans Nicholas Jong* - Tropical tree cover loss in many countries has been ramping up in recent years, including in Brazil.
13 Chemical Threats to Remove from Your Home
*Elisha McFarland* - The average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Sunlight Through a Feather”
2002, “Sunlight Through a Feather” - https://www.youtube.com/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This is the mess that is left when a star explodes. The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova seen in 1054 AD, is filled with mysterious filaments. The filaments are not only tremendously complex, but appear to have less mass than expelled in the original supernova and a higher speed than expected from a free explosion. *Click image for larger size.* The above image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, is presented in three colors chosen for scientific interest. The Crab Nebula spans about 10 light-years. In the nebula's very center lies a pulsar: a neutron star as massive as the... more »
Learning To Think Like A Progressive
Tom Steyer wants guns banned and believes 0.0004 mole fraction CO2 is deadly. He is so worried about these things, he believes nuclear annihilation is necessary to prevent them from happening. Steyer: Maybe We Can Have a ‘Nuclear War’ to … Continue reading →
The Poet: Wendell Berry, “Leavings”
*“Leavings”* “In time a man disappears from his lifelong fields, from the streams he has walked beside, from the woods where he sat and waited. Thinking of this, he seems to miss himself in those places as if always he has been there. But first he must disappear, and this he foresees with hope, with thanks. Let others come.” - Wendell Berry
“What is Going On?”
*“What is Going On?”* by David Stansfield “We have now reached the point in our story where we no longer know what is going on. Moore’s law still reigns supreme over the technological playground, but it appears that our toys have outgrown us – or are very, very close to doing so. Each prediction about what this will mean for the human race is wilder than the next. The wildest prophecies of all cluster around a concept known as “the singularity.” Now there’s a word. Something to do with single, with singleness, oneness, with one or perhaps, The One. All of that and more is wrapped u... more »
"You Ever Wonder?"
“Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages used to leave a pair of pigs on every deserted island. Or they'd leave a pair of goats. Either way, on any future visit, the island would be a source of meat. These islands, they were pristine. These were home to breeds of birds with no natural predators. Breeds of birds that lived nowhere else on earth. The plants there, without enemies, they evolved without thorns or poisons. Without predators and enemies, these islands, they were paradise. The sailors, the next time they visited these islands, the only things still there would be herds of ... more »
X22 Report, “Central Bankers Begin To Panic, Is The US Leaving The WTO”; Gregory Mannarino
X22 Report, “Central Bankers Begin To Panic, Is The US Leaving The WTO” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7LguvhhFeA *Related:* X22 Report, “It Must Happen, People Will Reject, Will Be Lost, Their World Will Implode” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4At6YiH8mk4 ○ Gregory Mannarino, “6/29/18: Post Market Wrap Up, Dollar Decimated! RISK ON” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc8FipUlFr4
Billboards Promoting 4Chan Conspiracy Theory ‘QAnon’ Pop Up Across America
Billboards next to Georgia and Oklahoma highways reference a farcical and ill-defined "Deep State" conspiracy theory — but who’s paying for them?
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
** No Tuxedos Required ** Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Honorary Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
If Only My Gramps Had Stayed In Russia, Maybe I'd Own My Own Jet Now Too!
*Mafiya by Chip Proser* Before I retired a few years ago, I was president of one of the divisions of TimeWarner, Reprise Records, a label started by Frank Sinatra as a refuge for artists, like himself, who didn't want to be pushed around by suits or by a producer. By the time I took it over, Sinatra had sold the company to Warner Bros. but I tried to run the company the way he intended it to be run. I took that seriously. Our artists did too. The roster included artists like Green Day, Neil Young, Morrissey, Joni Mitchell, Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Rickie Lee Jones, Fleetwood Mac, Cha... more »
Editor's Note
The GF just gave me an ultimatum. It is a beautiful Friday evening right now in Montreal. I can either stay in my home office and blog all evening, or we go out and have a good time. Hmmmm .... this is an easy choice. Blogging will return late tonight.
Liberal States Are the Most Psychopathic, Study Shows
[image: liberal-states-are-the-most-psychopathic-study-shows] First there was a study showing that liberals are more likely than conservatives to exhibit “psychotic” traits. Now there’s more research that may indicate the Left has left sanity, with a new study of nationwide psychoticism finding that liberal states top the list.
Hezbollah leader says armed groups near collapse in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah pledged aid for Syrian refugees returning home, in a televised address from Beirut on Friday. “We will present instructions to the concerned authorities in Syria and in co-operation with the Lebanese public security to co-operate together to bring back as many Syrian refugees as possible,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Preliminary reports of reconciliation deals across southeast Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – According to several pro-government field journalists in the Daraa Governorate, many localities in the southeastern part of the province have accepted reconciliation deals. The field journalists claim reconciliation deals have been established in the historical city of Busra Al-Sham and several surrounding towns near the Al-Sweida Governorate. Al-Masdar has reached […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military chief visits troops in Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The military chief of the Turkish Army, General Hulusi Akar, made a scheduled visit to southern Turkey on Friday to inspect his troops near the border, the state-owned Anadolu Agency reported. According to the Anadolu report, General Akar was accompanied by the land forces commander General Yasar Guler, Air Force […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hezbollah will help facilitate return of refugees to Syria – Nasrallah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – Hezbollah’s Secretary General, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, conducted a televised speech on Friday that touched on a number of different topics affecting Lebanon and the region. Sayyed Nasrallah began his speech on Friday by discussing the ongoing return of refugees to Syria. “We in Hezbollah, and considering our good and strong […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
A few select statements
A counterpoint response to my comment that the President needs to tell the truth more than he does not, might be “all politicians lie.” Yes, they do, but he laps the field at a 69% rate of untruthfulness per Politifacts. … Continue reading →
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 29, 2018
Patrick Tucker and Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley at the Defense One Technology Summit, June 26, 2018. Kristoffer Tripplaar *Patrick Tucker, Defense One*: *Pentagon Intelligence Chief: Russia And China Will Have Weapons in Space ‘In the Near Future’* *The Defense Intelligence Agency’s director says the U.S. lead in space is diminishing and tomorrow’s skies will be filled with enemy robot satellites.* Russia and China are developing new space-based weapons and they’ll be ready “in the near future,” Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, said Tuesday at the De... more »
Arctic Ice Holding Up June 29
In June 2018, Arctic ice extent held up against previous years despite the Pacific basins of Bering and Okhotsk being ice-free. The Arctic core is showing little change, perhaps due to increased thickness (volume) as reported by DMI. The image above shows ice extents on day 179 for years 2007 through 2018. The graph below […]
Did Trump Tap Giorgio A. Tsoukalos for Secretary of the Space Force?
A satirical article jokingly claimed that the television personality and producer best known as "the Ancient Aliens guy" was going to lead President Donald Trump's Space Force.
Walking faster found to reduce cardiovascular death risk over 50 percent
Speeding up your walking pace could extend your life, research led by the University of Sydney suggests. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. Millions suffer from chronic illnesses that can be prevented or improved through regular physical activity including walking at a good pace. Walking at an average […] The post Walking faster found to reduce cardiovascular death risk over 50 percent appeared first on Health Nut News.
Woman discovers that a moving bump on her face is actually a live worm living under her skin
Last week the New England Journal of Medicine published a mind-blowing (and a little creepy) story about a 32-year-old Russian woman who had a live worm removed from her face. RELATED STORY: CNN: Parasites and bacteria may be lurking in hotel pools, hot tubs, CDC warns The patient documented the moving worm in a series […] The post Woman discovers that a moving bump on her face is actually a live worm living under her skin appeared first on Health Nut News.
What about the magical 432Hz tuning standard?
If you’ve never heard of the “magical, more natural, more relaxed, spiritual” 432Hz tuning reference point, don’t worry. I doubt many have. And yes I know, this isn’t a normal topic for HNN but since I love music, I wanted to share this story with you! RELATED STORY: If You Want To Accelerate Brain Development […] The post What about the magical 432Hz tuning standard? appeared first on Health Nut News.
Alexis Tsipras puts on a necktie, places noose around Greece’s neck (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 36. More The post Alexis Tsipras puts on a necktie, places noose around Greece’s neck (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
"UN expert on violence against women visits only Australia and the Bahamas"
https://youtu.be/wZcdRuOVAVc To be fair, the Bahamas are lovely in December. Probably nicer to visit than Saudi Arabia or Iran at any time.
Gordon F. May: The Educator Who Will Never Fully Retire
Dr. Gordon F. May had not initially thought of entering higher education until his wife proposed the idea to him nearly 30 years ago. In August, he will retire from the presidency of Baltimore City Community College.
Iowa Dental College to Turn Away New Medicaid Patients
IOWA CITY, Iowa— The University of Iowa’s dental college plans to turn away new patients covered by Iowa’s Medicaid program, citing low payments and confusing rules. The Des Moines Register reports that leaders of the college have decided that, starting next week, it no longer will routinely accept patients covered by Iowa Medicaid’s Dental Wellness […]
Kansas Student Prepares for College With Mobile Food Trailer
Ramsey McVey poured colored syrup over shaved ice and handed out sno-cones to two tree service workers taking a break from the afternoon heat. She graduated from St. John High School in May, but selling sno-cones and other treats out of her mobile food trailer — Ramsey Roo’s — is not just a gig to […]
Ex-Virginia University Student Sues Fraternity for Hazing
RADFORD, Va. — A former student of a Virginia university has accused a fraternity of hazing and is suing it seeking $7.3 million in damages. The Roanoke Times cites online court records that say nine of the defendants in the complaint have filed a demurrer objecting to the lawsuit as of Wednesday. The suit filed […]
Alaskans say ‘no’ to cruel hunting methods for killing hibernating bears, wolf pups in dens
A rule recently proposed by the Trump administration would roll back an Obama-era regulation that prohibits controversial and scientifically unjustified methods of hunting on Alaska’s national preserves, which are federal public lands. These egregious hunting methods include the use of artificial light to attract hibernating bears and their cubs out of their dens to kill them, shooting wolf and coyote pups and mothers at their dens, using bait to attract brown and black bears, shooting vulnerable swimming caribou, including with the aid of motorboats, and using dogs to hunt black be... more »
Trade War Heats-Up - Canada Imposes Billions In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
*CNBC: **Canada makes retaliatory tariffs official: 'We will not back down' * * Canada strikes back at the U.S. with $12.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs announced Friday. * “We will not escalate, and we will not back down,” Canada’s foreign minister says. * Canada's plan taking effect next week will include imports of U.S. products such as yogurt, caffeinated roasted coffee, toilet paper and sleeping bags. Canada’s foreign minister announced Friday that Ottawa plans to impose about $12.6 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods on July 1, joining other major U.S. allie... more »
"Earth & Water – Feet of Clay"
*"Earth & Water – Feet of Clay"* By Francis Marion "All of my heroes have feet of clay." – Hardscrabble Farmer "I don’t recall exactly which thread the above quote originated from but it has been stuck in the back of my mind for months. Like a mosquito on a hot summer night, while you’re trying to sleep, it hums in my ear and distracts me from the task at hand. Most of the time it sounds like he’s close so I slap and grab in the dark but realistically, in the silence of the night he’s probably a good foot or two away which means all I’m swatting and grabbing at is air. So now I’ve... more »
Dark Forces Attempt to Weaken GMO Risk Assessment in UN Biodiversity Convention
Documents released to Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) by the Dutch Ministry of Health reveal an industry-aligned collaboration between biotech corporations, researchers and regulators, that seeks to weaken UN biosafety discussions on risk assessment of GMOs and new genetic engineering techniques like Synthetic Biology. With a new round of UN talks on the issue taking place […] The post Dark Forces Attempt to Weaken GMO Risk Assessment in UN Biodiversity Convention appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
“How Long Can the Federal Reserve Stave Off the Inevitable?”
*“How Long Can the Federal Reserve Stave Off the Inevitable?”* by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts “When are America’s global corporations and Wall Street going to sit down with President Trump and explain to him that his trade war is not with China but with them. The biggest chunk of America’s trade deficit with China is the offshored production of America’s global corporations. When the corporations bring the products that they produce in China to the US consumer market, the products are classified as imports from China. Six years ago when I was writing “The Failure of Laissez Faire Capit... more »
Chinese President Xi Tells The U.S. That 'In Our Culture, We Punch Back'
FOX News *CNBC:* *Xi has strong words for Trump: 'In our culture, we punch back' — report* * Chinese President Xi Jinping said last week he will not hesitate to retaliate against the U.S. on trade, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing sources. * Xi was speaking Thursday to the Global CEO Council, a China-organized group of roughly 20 chief executives from mostly Western multinational companies such as Goldman Sachs and Volkswagen, the Journal said. Chinese President Xi Jinping said last week that he will not hesitate to retaliate against the U.S. on trade, The Wall Stre... more »
Leftist Frontrunner in Mexican Presidential Race Promises a “Revolution”
[image: leftist-frontrunner-in-mexican-presidential-race-promises-a-revolution] With Mexico's election set for Sunday, a leftist holds a giantic lead in the polls. If elected, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, better known as AMLO, promises a "revolution" in Mexico.
Leftist Protests Against Trump Immigration Policy Intensify
[image: leftist-protests-against-trump-immigration-policy-intensifies] Since they have lost at the ballot box, in the courts, and in the halls of Congress, supporters of unlimited immigration now appear ready to take their cause into the streets, and are even prepared to take over government buildings, if necessary.
Shooter Kills Five Journalists in Maryland Before Police Can Arrive
[image: shooter-kills-five-journalists-in-maryland-before-police-can-arrive] Jarrod Ramos killed five people and injured two others at the *Capital Gazette* in Annapolis, Maryland, Thursday. Lives could have been saved had the victims been able to carry weapons.
The Daily "Near You?"
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VIDEO: “The Sum of All Fears (for the Deep State)” by Patrick Henningsen
*Patrick Henningsen* | If you’re looking for a newspaper for the Deep State, The Times is your rag…
BREAKING: Are Democrats trapped in the Alamo?
*FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018Who will win the Supreme Court fight:* Our favorite blogger, Kevin Drum, made a rookie mistake. In his initial post, he said what he actually thought. You can read that statement here. The next day, he walked it back. Drum was assessing the upcoming Supreme Court fight. What will happen in this fight? And what should Democrats do? We don't own a crystal ball. For that reason, we don't know how this whole thing will turn out. But it seems to us that our team's brave statements tend to reflect the same pathetic bad judgment which, over the course of the past ... more »
Is It Wrong If President Trump Admires The Military?
President Trump with members of the U.S. military at the ”Celebration of America” event on the South Lawn of the White House on June 5.CreditKevin Lamarque/Reuters *Gary J. Bass, New York Times:* *Should We Worry About Trump’s Fawning Admiration of the Military?* In his short time in office, President Trump has surrounded himself with senior military officers and expressed unquestioning admiration for the armed forces, even going so far as to propose a military parade on Veterans Day — something more typical of Beijing or Moscow. Should we be worried? The best answer can be found ... more »
Russell Walker, As Much The Face Of The GOP As Donald J Trump
Right, not every Republican is a racist. But... every racist-- at least every open racist who wants to let his freak flag fly-- who wants to get into electoral politics knows exactly which party to get involved with. In North Carolina yesterday, the *News and Observer* ran a story under a chilling headline, 'God is racist,' candidate for N.C. House seat says. 'What’s wrong with being a racist?' and, his website kicks in, "Jews are descended from Satan." Meet Russell Walker-- not be be *too* confused with far right extremist and closet racist *Mark* Walker-- running for the state H... more »
Did Melania Trump Wear an ‘Exterminate’ T-Shirt to a Holocaust Memorial?
A satirical web site left some readers unsure about a fake article that followed a real controversy over the First Lady's fashion choices.
Flyers Found on Texas Police Cars Test Negative for Fentanyl
One officer reportedly became ill after coming into contact with a paper printed with information from a group alleging covert government mind-control operations.
Fishermen Save Starving Fox That Was Stranded on an Iceberg at Sea
These fishermen were not looking for anything other than crabs when they set sail on Friday, but then they saw a small dark shape on top of an iceberg. Alan Russell and his crew from Labrador, Newfoundland were roughly 4 miles (7 kilometers) away from shore when they spotted the critter perched atop of the makeshift raft. When they sailed closer, they found that it was a little Arctic fox, soaking wet and shivering from the cold. Initially, the fishermen tried to pluck the fox from the ice, but it was too skittish to let them get close enough. The team then resorted to breaking th... more »
Mayor of Namie, Near Fukushima Daiichi, Dies at 69
Jiji is reporting that the Mayor of Namie, near the ruined Fukushima daiichi plant, has died after hospitalization from an undisclosed illness: Mayor of Namie, near shuttered Fukushima nuclear plant, dies at 69. JIJI, Mayor of Namie, near shuttered Fukushima nuclear plant, dies at 69 JIJI Tamotsu Baba, mayor of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture, died at hospital in the city of Fukushima on Wednesday. He was 69. First elected mayor of Namie in 2007, Baba was in his third term.... Baba spearheaded the town’s efforts to cope with the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, which badly affected ... more »
I Know Nothing
It’s humbling to realize you know nothing.
Why ‘Having It All’ Doesn’t Make You Happy (& What Does)
One can be 'on top of the world' to the masses, but still be unhappy and feel a lack in their lives.
Morning Inspiration: Stay True To Your Own Goals (Motivational Video with Casey Neistat)
Where you decide to expend your efforts will decide where you end up in life.
The Way of the Future
It won’t be competition-based. All citizens will have abundance to begin with.
Why Sound Heals
What produces the healing power of sound?
Carey Gillam on ‘Whitewash’ Her Stunning Book on the Story of Glyphosate
"Reuters assigned me in 1998 to cover Monsanto and its corporate peers as they competed in what was at that time a new and different way of farming built around genetically engineered seeds."
Local Council By-Elections June 2018
This month saw 36,911 votes cast over 20 local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. Five council seats changed hands in total. For comparison with May's results, see here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- May +/- June 17 Average/ Contest +/- Seats Conservative 24 9,753 26.4% -12.8% +6.2% 406 -3 Labour 23 13,760 37.3% -0.4% -1.7% 598 +1 LibDem 21 8,408 22.8% +7.6% +12.0% 400 +6 UKIP 4 463 1.3... more »
North Korea Agreed to Denuclearize, but When Will the US?
A powerful economic incentive continues to drive the nuclear arms race. After the Singapore Summit, the stock values of all major defense contractors — including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and General Dynamics — declined. Given his allegiance to boosting corporate profits, it’s no surprise that Donald Trump is counterbalancing the effects of the... Read more »
BREAKING: Everybody makes mistakes!
*FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018Liberal interests, in capable hands:* Everybody makes mistakes. We know that because Donald J. Trump has made one. The rare event happened yesterday, at his Wisconsin rally: TRUMP (6/28/18): You know, I just realized, the other day they told me. I didn't— *When we won the state of Wisconsin, it hadn't been won by a Republican since Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952.* Did you know that? And I won Wisconsin, and I like Wisconsin a lot. But we won Wisconsin. (APPLAUSE) *And Ronald Reagan, remember? Wisconsin was the state that Ronald Reagan did not win.* And that w... more »
Gotham City Digest
Where all the super villains are "very fine people." ------------------------------ Not only is Trump trying to break up the NATO alliance, which could only help his boss Putin, but he's also trying to break up the entire European Union, which would also benefit Putin, and offering favorable trade deals as bribes. What a deal maker. ------------------------------ The day before yesterday, Milo called for armed vigilantes to shoot and kill journalists. Then, hours before the shooting at Annapolis yesterday, Rubio made the mistake of insulting the media. David Simon had ... more »
QotD: "Designating immigrants as 'murderers' and 'rapists' flies in the face of data..."
*"Caroline Baum points out that President Trump’s opposition goes far beyond 'rapists and murderers': 'Designating immigrants as 'murderers' and 'rapists' flies in the face of data that show that undocumented immigrants are much less likely to commit crimes or be incarcerated than their native-born counterparts. And legal immigrants are even less likely offenders than their illegal counterparts.**"Before you insist that Trump is protesting illegal immigration, consider that his administration has tried to clamp down on all forms of legal immigration..."*~ Scott Sumner in his post... more »
"America’s Hidden War"
*"America’s Hidden War"* by Bill Bonner POITOU, FRANCE – "No big movement in the stock market yesterday. In politics, the Senate passed an $800 billion boondoggle for farmers. The feds promised to cover crop insurance costs and pay farmers if their harvests come in short. And Donald Trump ballyhooed a new factory lured to Wisconsin at a cost to the state of $230,000 per job. At that price, the state must lose money on every new job; maybe it can make it up on volume. We once set up an office in a depressed area of Ireland. All we got was about $12,000 in tax abatements per job. Obv... more »
Plate Tectonics
Much of America’s problems lie west of the San Andreas Fault.
An Average June In The US
Mean temperatures in June have been a little above average since 1895 Maximum temperatures have been a little below average. The frequency of hot days has been about average.
2010 Blog Post On Venus
I wrote this post in 2010. Hyperventilating on Venus | Watts Up With That? Here was Lubos’ response. I had to independently agree with the broad and important conclusion – after some checks and self-corrections – and I will try … Continue reading →
Previously unsuspected volcanic activity confirmed under West Antarctic Ice Sheet at Pine Island Glacier
By Paul Homewood From National Science Foundation: June 27, 2018 Tracing a chemical signature of helium in seawater, an international team of scientists funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has discovered a previously unknown volcanic hotspot beneath the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet […]
Government’s smart meter roll out ‘will lead to gas and electric surge pricing’
By Paul Homewood h/t Paul Matthews Further to the letters to the Telegraph post earlier, it appears that one of the writers, Jerry Fulton, is former head of gas and electric meter meterology at Ofgem, so ought to know his stuff. The Telegraph have followed up his letter with this article: Smart […]
Guess Which Bank Just Froze My Funds Over a Simple Transfer
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man Sourced from The Daily Bell What I’m about to tell you is a true story that highlights just how pathetic... more »
If Firefighters Are Concerned About Exposure to Cell Towers and Antennas, Maybe Everybody Should Be. 5G Complaints by San Francisco Firefighters Are Unsettling.
By B.N. Frank If firefighters are willing to run and leap and climb and jump into burning buildings and forests but aren’t willing to be... more »
Bad Apple? Multiple Cops Arrested in Massive Conspiracy, Stealing Tens of Thousands from Taxpayers
By Jack Burns Going far beyond simply cheating on their time cards, three Massachusetts State Troopers have been arrested and charged with embezzlement. According to... more »
The Push Me, Pull You Socio-Psychological Taffy Machine
By Zen Gardner This is fundamental in many ways but the solution may surprise most. Nothing is as it appears. Nothing. The answers lie in... more »
Inversión extranjera: la falsa promesa que promueven las élites en Ecuador
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2018 Escondido tras esta falsa promesa se encuentra el retorno de los Tratados Bilaterales de Inversión (TBI) y axiomas neoliberales ortodoxos como la liberalización y desregularización de la economía. Esto significará más privilegios y ganancias a las transnacionales y los grupos de poder de siempre, en contra de la soberanía nacional y el bienestar material de la mayoría de ecuatorianos.
Chile Mejor sin TLC adhiere a carta de organizaciones sociales en rechazo al Sistema de resolución de controversias (ISDS)
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2018 Plataforma Chile Mejor sin TLC manifiesta su oposición al actual Sistema de resolución de controversias estado-inversor y se suma a carta de organizaciones de la sociedad civil global
Will SCOTUS rein in activist judges in lower courts?
One of the most interesting aspects of this week's travel ban decision in the Supreme Court is Justice Thomas' carefully-reasoned opinion on the lower-level court injunction that led to the decision. His views are provided in pp. 46-56 of the judgment (link is to an Adobe Acrobat document in .PDF format). Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. I write separately to address the remedy that the plaintiffs sought and obtained in this case. *The District Court imposed an injunction that barred the Government from enforcing the President’s Proclamation against anyone, not just the pl... more »
Breaking: Jordan says ceasefire reached in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 P.M.) – A Jordanian official stated on Friday evening that a ceasefire has been reached in southern Syria, ReutersT reported. Citing “confirmed reports,” the Jordanian official said that the ceasefire will ultimately lead to a reconciliation agreement between the opposition and government in southern Syria. he source did not elaborate further on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Syrian troops advancing in northern Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:25 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has taken control of several areas in northern Daraa, today, following the withdrawal of most of the rebel forces. To start the day, the rebel forces agreed to handover to the Syrian Arab Army the towns of Tafas, ‘Ibtaa, and Da’el, which are located directly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army in firm control of most of east Daraa – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – Just days after declaring northeast Daraa free of militants, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) established control over most of the eastern part of the province. According to a military source in the government stronghold of Izraa, the Syrian Arab Army was able to expand control over more areas in eastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Powerful blast reported near Turkish military post in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – A powerful explosion was reported near a Turkish military post inside Afin city this afternoon, the pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. According to the SOHR report, the explosion occurred near a Turkish military post and was close to the site of the twin blasts earlier this week. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq executes 12 convicted terrorists after ISIS murders 8 Iraqi soldiers
Iraq put to death 12 people convicted of terrorism hours after Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called for speedy executions in response to the kidnapping and killing of eight members of the security forces, the government said on Friday. Late on Thursday Abadi had ordered “just retribution” through faster executions of all those on death row […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army takes control of another town in northern Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has reportedly taken control of another town in the northern countryside of Daraa today. According to a field report from Daraa, the Syrian Army has entered the town of Al-Ja’ylah after the rebel forces withdrew from the area. The report added that the rebels withdrew […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army raises flag over northeast Daraa region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored its biggest advance in southwest Syria earlier this week after they broke-through the jihadist lines to capture the key town of Busra Al-Harir. The battle for Busra Al-Harir began earlier this week, with several units from the Tiger Forces and their allies from the National […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kodak Agfa Presents : Watches at Alexandria’s Royal Jewelry Museum
Egypt’s Royal Jewelry Museum got too many beautiful items and things that will make anyone blogger or journalist or photojournalist wonder which item or thing to post from it first. Located in Alexandria, the museum got beautiful things to share whether its beautiful architecture or its history or its content from items that used to be owned by members of the Mohamed Ali Royal Family. According to official statements, the Museum hosts *11,500 pieces or items* previously owned by the members of the Mohamed Ali Royal Family that ruled Egypt from 1805 till 1952. In May, Egyptian Chronicl... more »
Virtue signalling SJW pink pussy hat wearing women - thy name is hypocrite...
*you're all a waste of oxygen.* Yesterday the harridans, led by their hero muslim activist Linda Sarsour, gathered in DC to jam up traffic, make noise, and generally annoy people to protest illegal aliens being treated like the law-breakers they are. They were all willing to "risk being arrested." On the Women's March Facecrap page they raised over $150K to pay the $50.00 post and forfeit for those arrested. The number arrested is approximately 600. With my mad maths skills I figured out that leaves $120K just hanging around for Sarsour and her few lieutenants to spend as they wi... more »
The U.S. Air Force's C-5 Galaxy Plane Turns %0 Years Olf This Year
The US Air Force C-5 transport jet hits the big 5-0. Did we say big? Yes. Freakishly big. *CNN: **Happy 50th birthday to America's biggest military airplane * Marietta, Georgia (CNN)One of the largest airplanes in the world -- a jet that forever changed America's military and airline industry -- is turning half a century old. When you see a C-5 Galaxy on the ground for the first time, the first thing that strikes you is... it's freakishly huge. Length: 247 feet. Wingspan: wider than a Boeing 747-400. The pilot sits about three-and-a-half stories high in the cockpit, and the plane'... more »
Permanent migrant quotas abandoned
*I would actually vote "Stay" in a Czechout referendum if it took place now* The EU summit was primarily dedicated to the immigration to Europe – which was a significant trend that was somewhat bizarrely classified under the "asylum policies" of Europe (although those should only deal with a small number of individuals). And I think that the most important outcome is that Angela Merkel and her comrades have surrendered and abandoned the plans to force migrants on individual European countries, using the mechanism of the permanent quotas, and to force the migrants to go to arbitrari... more »
Did Barack Obama Oversee the Separation of 89,000 Children From Their Parents?
A right-wing Facebook page publishes a grossly misleading meme that compares the immigration policies of the 44th and 45th presidents.
Are Tennis Balls Toxic to Dogs?
Medical experts said that they had never heard of dogs suffering "chemical burns" from chewing on tennis balls.
Selfie in jail: Defenders of migrant children jailed over Trump's genocide and torture of children at border
Eleanor Chavez said, "In the jail cell at State Police on Cerrillos in Santa Fe. Arrested at the governor's office." "We are in jail -- but where are the children?" The New Mexico Governor's office was occupied on Thursday in protest of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez' support of Trump separating migrant children from their parents at the border.
Oglala Commemoration: Justice and Clemency for Leonard Peltier
(Above) Oglala Commemoration 2018 Photos by Jean Roach Photo above by Jean Roach 2015 Remembering Oglala Commemoration in 2015 Jean Roach said, "Hehanni waste'! Its was a BEAUTIFUL day for the 15th annual Oglala Commemoration! We were BLESSED with so many relatives and friends in attendance to continue the Fight for Justice for Leonard Peltier!! The young people are
Golden No Longer: Is California Doomed?
[image: golden-no-longer-is-california-doomed] Beneath the surface of showy glitter, California is becoming a hollow shell, with rising poverty, crumbling infrastructure, sky-high taxes, and a fleeing middle class.
ICE Protesters Confront Federal Agents; Nine Arrested
[image: ice-protesters-confront-federal-agents-nine-arrested] After a week of disruption, the entrance to the ICE building in Portland has finally been cleared and the lawbreakers arrested.
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 29
1923 Mujtahids Isfahani and Nayini arrived in Karbala in protest march against deportation of cleric Khalisi but only two other mujtahids joined them 1947 Baghdad hung four of Barzanis lieutenants and arrested his brother Shekh Ahmed 1966 Baghdad-Kurdish deal called for recognition of Kurds in constitution and autonomy Never implemented but stopped war 1966 Some 10,000 killed and 80,000 displaced during fighting between Kurds and govt from 1961-1966 1982 Iraq claimed it had withdrawn all its troops from Iranian territory Iran-Iraq War ...more »
How Much Will It Cost To Denuclearize North Korea?
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore in this picture released on June 12, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo *Reuters:* Explainer: What will it cost to denuclearize North Korea? VIENNA (Reuters) - At a summit in Singapore in early June with U.S. President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un pledged to “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula”. Follow-up talks between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Ko...more »
Brazil Preparing to Fight Fake News During October’s Elections
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday (June 28th) with Facebook and Google to prevent the proliferation of fake news during the months leading up to October’s general elections. The issue has become a major concern in […]
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Waves of Light”
Deuter, “Waves of Light” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYWtEvE7Ugo
Proposed $925 Million Bond Would Hurt Austin Affordability
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By James Quintero Austin is in the throes of a government-induced affordability crisis and city council seems determined to make things worse. Trying to solve Austin’s affordability problem by going further into debt is the absolute wrong approach. That’s especially true given that the city’s debt already totals $9.8 billion and adding another $925 million in new debt will only push taxes higher for most Austin homeowners and businesses.
Must see: Russian Green propaganda
A collection of Russian anti-energy memes from the Congressional report on Russian - Green collusion.
Mother Of NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner: I Didn’t Want To See Her Plead Guilty To Violating Espionage Act
Kevin Gosztola spoke to NSA whistleblower Reality Winner's mother, Billie Winner-Davis, about her pleading guilty to violating the Espionage Act. The post Mother Of NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner: I Didn’t Want To See Her Plead Guilty To Violating Espionage Act appeared first on Shadowproof.
NOAA Hacks Drudge’s Brain
Drudge is again losing the plot about global warming. He linked to this article, which used fake NOAA data to make June 2016 the hottest on record. Record June Heat Waves in the U.S. by Christopher C. Burt | Category … Continue reading →
Where the Heck Did the Term “Collusion” Come From?
On the June 21 episode of Preet Bharara’s podcast, “Stay Tuned with Preet,” a listener called in to ask about the legal meaning of the word “collusion.” Bharara and his two guests were quick to set the record straight; the term collusion, despite it frequent use, has no actual legal definition outside of antitrust law. Instead, Bharara raised a different question for his guests: If collusion has no legal meaning in the context of the Russia investigation, then “why has the word … captured everyone’s attention?” What’s more, how did a word with no legal relevance to the case becom... more »
What They Remember
Of all the retirement gifts I've received, by far the most moving has been a book put together by my daughter, my niece, and my wife. Through the magic of the interwebs, they were able to collect a whole bunch of personal messages from former students into a book. I won't lie-- it's pretty awesome, and mighty humbling. It has also turned out to be one more opportunity to reflect on one of the big questions of teaching-- what is it that we do, exactly, that makes a difference for our students. What is it that they remember? We all wonder about it-- I just happen to have some answers ... more »
Lt. Gen. Scott Miller Confirmed To Take Over Command Of U.S. And NATO Forces In Afghanistan
Lt. Gen. Scott Miller to replace Gen. Nicholson. Miller has served as the commander of Joint Special Operations Command since 2016, overseeing elite Special Mission Units such as the Navy’s SEAL Team Six and the Army’s Delta Force.https://t.co/BhhhUiUU50 pic.twitter.com/JYCkJTxP4L — Almas Nijraby (@almas_nijraby) June 29, 2018 *The Hill:* *Senate confirms Trump's pick to lead US forces in Afghanistan* The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s pick to take over command of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. Lt. Gen. Scott Miller was confirmed by voice vote Thursday night as part ... more »
WARS ON CREDIT: Cost of US ‘War on Terror’ Approaching 6 Trillion
*21WIRE + Stephanie Savell* | The U.S. is up to its neck in war (and debt) everywhere, and the impact of this will have societal consequences well beyond what we face in the present day.
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - June 29, 2018
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - June 29, 2018 Video of LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - June 29, 2018 Join us LIVE at 2:30pm Eastern with our host, Matthew Ogden.
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