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D-Day Landings Are Brought To Life In Stunning Restored Colour Images
Survivors of a landing craft sunk by enemy fire are helped ashore on Utah Beach. REUTERS/File *Daily Mail: **The battle that saved the world: Anticipation, horror, and chaos of the D-Day landings are brought to life in stunning restored colour images* * Rare colour photos of the D-Day landings have been painstakingly restored to show the campaign as it was * They show Allied soldiers in Britain preparing to ship out for France, landing on the beaches of Normandy * Soldiers then fight their way through enemy lines, and get a heroes welcome from liberated civilians * Other photos ca... more »
Macron Calls on G7 Members to Confront Trump Over Trade
Macron Calls on G7 Members to Confront Trump Over Trade by Julian Borger in Quebec City, https://www.theguardian.com/international French president warned G7 members to resist a potential US drift toward ‘crude hegemony’ following Trump’s tariffs on allies – Emmanuel Macron has called on other members of the G7 to stand up to Donald Trump’s trade policies in the face of […]
Macron Says G-7 Doesn’t Need U.S., ‘We Don’t Mind Being 6’
Macron Says G-7 Doesn’t Need U.S., ‘We Don’t Mind Being 6’ by JASON LEMON, http://www.newsweek.com/ France’s President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the G-7 “doesn’t mind being six,” suggesting that the group doesn’t need the United States. – The French president took a firm stance against President Donald Trump’s isolationist policies, as he spoke in Canada alongside Canadian […]
MSNBC Hires Ben Rhodes, Who Bragged about Spreading Fake News Out of Obama’s White House
RT America Published on Jun 7, 2018 Ben Rhodes was the deputy national security adviser for strategic communications under Obama. He recently starred in a viral video, which shows him at a loss for words out of sheer shock after learning Trump won the election. He also bragged about spreading fake news through a media echo […]
War Crimes: Israeli Snipers Kill Palestinian Nurse, Injure 100, at Gaza March of Return
War Crimes: Israeli Snipers Kill Palestinian Nurse, Injure 100, at Gaza March of Return by JUAN COLE, https://www.juancole.com/ Ma’an News Agency reports, “Israeli forces shot and killed a 21-year-old Palestinian woman paramedic on Friday, as she was treating injured protesters during ongoing demonstrations along the Gaza border with Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip. The Gaza Ministry of […]
Iranian Parliament Vice Speaker: ‘We Won’t Accept New Nuclear Deal’
Iranian Parliament Vice Speaker: ‘We Won’t Accept New Nuclear Deal’ by https://sputniknews.com/ Ali Motahari, the vice chairman of Iran’s Parliament, commented on the nuclear deal, cooperation with Europe and Kazakhstan’s decision to provide its ports for US military operations. – In his exclusive interview for Sputnik Iran, the vice chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, Ali Motahari, […]
Whoever Controls The Narrative Controls The World
Whoever Controls The Narrative Controls The World by caitlinjohnstone, https://steemit.com/@caitlinjohnstone MSNBC host Joy Reid still has a job. Despite blatantly lying about time-traveling hackers bearing responsibility for bigoted posts a decade ago in her then-barely-known blog, despite her reportedly sparking an FBI investigation on false pretenses, despite her colleagues at MSNBC being completely fed up with how the network is handling the controversy […]
Israeli Minister: Israel, Arabs to Form Alliance Against Iran
The Zionists-Illuminists are pathological liars! Israeli Minister: Israel, Arabs to Form Alliance Against Iran by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ A Israeli minister revealed that an alliance between Arab and Western countries as well as Israel may be formed against Iran “if Tehran does not bow to the demands related to its nuclear programme”. – “Iran’s announcement that it intends […]
New Report: War Crimes In Raqqa. Who’s Guilty?
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jun 6, 2018 A new report issued by Amnesty International details the massive civilian death and suffering among civilians in Raqqa, Syria during the 2017 US attacks on the town. Was it really necessary to destroy the city to save it? end
Ron Paul On The Coming Dollar Crash, Cashless Society, Cryptocurrencies, Trump & The Deep State!
Press For Truth Published on May 29, 2018 The crash of the dollar is not a matter of if…but when! The modus operandi for the inner cabal of the global elite is and always has been to provide order out of chaos…sometimes the chaos happen organically and sometimes it has to be created. Money has always […]
NATO Sabre Strike Exercise: Scaring Russia with Multiple War Games of Unparalleled Scale
The Synagogue of Satan’s plan is WW3 to lay the foundation for the coming of the Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace. In Europe the plan is for a ‘limited’ (if that is possible) nuclear war in eastern Europe with Russia. The intent of the western Illuminati is to break up the blossoming relationship, political […]
British PM May Tells Netanyahu Britain Firmly Backs Iran Nuclear Deal
Worse than NO knowledge is FALSE knowledge. British PM May Tells Netanyahu Britain Firmly Backs Iran Nuclear Deal by http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/ LONDON, June 6 (Xinhua) — British Prime Minister Theresa May told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Downing Street on Wednesday that Britain was firmly in support of the Iran nuclear deal following U.S. President Donald […]
Musical Interlude: Davy Spillane feat. Maire Brennan, "A Place Among The Stones (Celtic Circle)"
Davy Spillane feat. Maire Brennan, "A Place Among The Stones (Celtic Circle)" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cofvKWy_zlQ
Picture Of The Day
U.S. Army personnel of Companies A and K, 35th Infantry Regiment, watch the Communist-held area as U.N. forces bombard the vicinity with white phosphorous shells, February 1, 1951. REUTERS/U.S. Army Signal Corps Collection via National Archives *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *The Korean War *(Reuters).
German Chancellor Merkel Wants Europe To Step Up In Trump’s New World Order
*Bloomberg:** Merkel Urges Europe to Step Up in Trump’s New World Order * (Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel made a forceful pitch for Europe to play a more assertive role in global affairs as U.S. President Donald Trump dismantles the post-World War II order, setting the stage for a potential tense standoff at the Group of Seven summit this week. The German leader again questioned the durability of trans-Atlantic relations by referring to eye-raising comments she made over a year ago in which she said that “the times when we could fully rely on others are to some extent over... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 is truly a majestic island universe some 200,000 light-years across. Located a mere 60 million light-years away toward the chemical constellation Fornax, NGC 1365 is a dominant member of the well-studied Fornax galaxy cluster. *Click image for larger size.* This impressively sharp color image shows intense star forming regions at the ends of the bar and along the spiral arms, and details of dust lanes cutting across the galaxy's bright core. At the core lies a supermassive black hole. Astronomers think NGC 1365's prominent bar plays a crucial role in ... more »
French President Macron Says U.S. Is Not Needed In The G-7. President Trump Responds Accusing Canada And The EU Of 'Charging Massive Tariffs'
Why isn’t the European Union and Canada informing the public that for years they have used massive Trade Tariffs and non-monetary Trade Barriers against the U.S. Totally unfair to our farmers, workers & companies. Take down your tariffs & barriers or we will more than match you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 8, 2018 Please tell Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron that they are charging the U.S. massive tariffs and create non-monetary barriers. The EU trade surplus with the U.S. is $151 Billion, and Canada keeps our farmers and others out. Look forward to seeing...more »
President Trump Says North Korea Summit Is More About Attitude, Not Preparation
*NBC:** Trump: 'I don't think I have to prepare very much' for North Korea nuclear summit* It's about 'attitude' not 'preparation,' the president said of upcoming talks on Tuesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he doesn't need to study for his upcoming nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. "I think I'm very well prepared. I don’t think I have to prepare very much," Trump told reporters at the White House Thursday as he posed for photos with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. "This isn’t a q... more »
Chet Raymo, "Exile"
*"Exile"* by Chet Raymo "Are we truly alone With our physics and myths, The stars no more Than glittering dust, With no one there To hear our choral odes?" "This is the ultimate question, the only question, asked here by the Northern Irish poet Derek Mahon. It is a poem of exile, from the ancient familiar, from the sustaining myth of rootedness, of centrality. A poem that the naturalist can relate to, we pilgrims of infinite spaces, of the overarching blank pages on which we write our own stories, our own scriptures, having none of divine pedigree. Yes, we fe... more »
The Poet: Charles Simic, “The White Room”
*“The White Room”* “The obvious is difficult To prove. Many prefer The hidden. I did, too. I listened to the trees. They had a secret Which they were about to Make known to me- And then didn't. Summer came. Each tree On my street had its own Scheherazade. My nights Were a part of their wild Storytelling. We were Entering dark houses, Always more dark houses, Hushed and abandoned. There was someone with eyes closed On the upper floors. The fear of it, and the wonder, Kept me sleepless. The truth is bald and cold, Said the woman Who always wore white. She didn't leave her room. The sun p... more »
"Ask Yourself..."
"Every time you wake up ask yourself what good things am I going to do today? Remember that when the sun goes down at sunset it will take a part of your life with it." - Native American Saying
"A Precious Moment..."
"We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity." - Paulo Coelho, "The Alchemist"
Are All Congressional Self-Funders Also Sexual Predators Like Trump?
*No matter how shady you are, if you pay enough you get a photo with POTUS* Last cycle Maryland crackpot David Trone spent $13,414,225 of his own money trying to buy a seat in Congress. He lost. This year's trying in another district and as of March 31 he had already put $5,281,939 of his own into the race. Most big self-funders lose. So far this cycle of the 15 top (over a million dollars) self-funders trying to buy themselves seats in the House, 7 have already lost: *•* Kathaleen Wall (R-TX)- $6,019,732 *•* Paul Kerr (D-CA)- $4,112,728 *•* Dan Moody (R-GA)- $3,053,120 *•* Andy Tho... more »
"The Reason Why Left-Handed People Exist Is Not What Scientists Thought"
*"The Reason Why Left-Handed People Exist Is Not What Scientists Thought"* And why is it only 10% of us? by Lindsay Dodgson "Left-handed people haven't always been treated well throughout history. They have been persecuted for their disposition, been labelled as evil - or even as witches - despite making up about 10 percent of the population. In fact, the word "sinister" comes from "left" or "left hand". There have been a few theories over the decades about why some people are left-handed, including an outdated idea that it has something to do with mothers who are stressed while pre... more »
Kim Jong Un Is Reportedly Extremely Afraid Of Being Assassinated Around The Singapore Summit
"We will guarantee his safety." (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque and Korea Summit Press Pool/File Photos) *FOX News:* *Kim Jong Un terrified someone will kill him at Singapore summit: report* North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un reportedly fears an attempt on his life at the historic Singapore summit that will bring the hermit kingdom leader the furthest he’s ever been from his country since coming to power. U.S. officials believe Kim is worried about security and the possibility of an assassination attempt at the high-stakes summit where he will meet President Trump for the first time after ... more »
Houthi forces seize large district near Saudi border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 A.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a unique operation in northern Yemen’s Al-Jawf Governorate on Thursday, targeting a large district controlled by the Saudi-backed Hadi loyalists. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their troops launched a big attack on the Al-Moton District of Al-Jawf in a bid to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Qatar cannot become member of NATO alliance: NATO chief
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 A.M.) – Qatar cannot become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization because the alliance was originally created for the countries of Europe and North America, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told journalists on Thursday. “The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an organization for the countries of Europe and North America; it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large rebel group mobilizes troops for Daraa showdown, unveils new missile (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – The Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) Southern Front Brigades released several photos on Thursday of their forces amassing for their upcoming showdown with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Dara’a and Al-Quneitra governorates. In addition to showing a large gathering of their forces in the Dara’a Governorate, the Southern Front […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"There's a Surprising Similarity Between How Animals And Humans Talk to Each Other"
*"There's a Surprising Similarity Between How * *Animals And Humans Talk to Each Other"* We had no idea. bu David Nield "When animals chat to each other, their interactions are far more human-like than you might expect. According to a comprehensive new study, many species take turns in their conversations, just like we do. This turn-taking has long been suggested as something that separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom, but now researchers say that may not be the case after all The same patterns can be found everywhere - from the chirps of birds to the rumblings of elephan... more »
Did Donald Trump Tell Justin Trudeau That Canada Burned Down the White House in 1812?
Three news outlets confirmed that the United States president made the comment to Canada's prime minister during a phone call about trade.
Bureau of Meteorology admits FAILURE
BOM tells why they got the winter forecast so wrong "What the issue is, is the system we use to forecast does not do a great job when we get a change of season,"(BoM forecaster Dave Crock ) said. Really? What a Crock!!! Gee, a change of season? Doesn't that happen at least four times per year? And how wrong were they? Their forecast was six degrees warmer than what the Mackay region shivered through... Official predictions for Friday, June 1 showed that temps in Mackay wouldn't dip below 11, but early risers shivered through morning temperatures of 5.5 degrees at 4am while at 7am... more »
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2018 : The amazing tales challenge Episode 23 “The City of Brass”
Dear friends, it is time for a new episode of our Ramadan Arabian Nights podcast for this year. Tonight is a very special night because Egyptian State Radio’s “One Thousand Nights and One” show’s writer Taher Abu Fasha takes a cue from the original One Thousand Nights and One book in our tale. The city of brass was from the unforgettable tales in that book. Its first mention in the original book was in the 586th night and it was from the tales that mixed real historical figures from the Islamic Arab history with fictions. Its main hero was Umayyad military commander Musa Bin Nusayr who... more »
Study: Banning plastic packaging hurts more than it helps
Outright bans on plastics have an overall negative effect on the environment, and recycling initiatives make for better solutions, according to an Independent Institute report.
Wasp Venom Targets Tumors and and Obliterates Cancer Cells in Seconds, Study Finds
Many people have an “irrational” fear of wasps, but for a good reason. They can be aggressive and tend to appear out of nowhere, unafraid to sting anyone who comes in contact. Could nature have created a hidden reason for the existence of wasps and other creatures and their venom? Can wasp venom kill cancer cells? A Brazilian study published in the Biophysical Journal explored the ability of wasp venom to defeat cancer. The specific wasp used is the hostile Brazilian wasp or Polybia paulista. It was discovered that chemicals in its venom can kill cancer cells (and also bacterial ce... more »
BREAKING NEWS: The Name Monsanto is Officially History After 117 Years of Poisoning People Around the Globe
For over 117 years, the Monsanto Company has unleashed practically every form of poison known to mankind on virtually ever corner of the globe. But now, it looks as though the Monsanto name is officially on its way out, following an announcement from its prospective new parent company Bayer that will put an end to one of the most tarnished names in the history of American business. Thanks to the help of millions of Marchers, alternative news publications, and even a select few mainstream reporters who actually had the guts to report on Monsanto’s misdeeds over the years, the oft... more »
Carbon Fuels Conquered Famine
*Carbon Fuels Conquered Famine* *(but green zealots can let it loose again)* The Carbon Sense Newsletter, Jun 2018. *To view or print the whole newsletter plus images click:* *http://carbon-sense.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/conquering-famine.pdf* *Produced with assistance from our volunteer editors. Please help us to spread some Climate Sense.* *The Long War on Famine **by Viv Forbes, 8th June 2018* Famine has haunted humans for most of their history. In the days of the Pharaohs, whenever the Nile River failed to flood, Egypt starved. Joseph was called in and he organised stoc... more »
Conspiracy Theory Proven Fact as Cops Remove Senator from Walmart Converted into Detention Center
By Jack Burns In 2015, Snopes attempted to fact-check “rumors” that “began to swirl in April 2015 when several Walmart stores around the U.S. were... more »
Bonus Quote of the Day: "Free trade is not that fragile. But ... "
*"The old line is that a reputation takes decades to build and can be destroyed in an hour. Free trade is not that fragile. But [the present political support for free trade] may be more fragile than many of Donald Trump's supporters believe. I hope they are right, but I fear and, more important, I believe they are wrong."* ~ David Henderson, from his EconLog post 'Trump's Dangerous Game' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Is ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ Getting Rebooted?
Yet another spurious rumor about an old show returning to the small screen appeared on Facebook in June 2018.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 157 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
This Is Trump's Opportunity to Reveal Iran's Role in Arming North Korea
*James Robbins* *Security, Middle East* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks at a rocket warhead tip after a simulated test of atmospheric re-entry of a ballistic missile, at an unidentified location in this undated file photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on March 15, 2016. REUTERS/KCNA/Files ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS IMAGE. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETI] The exact nature and exte... more »
Why Israel Still Can’t Afford to Destroy Hamas
*Shimon Arad* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Israeli mobile artillery unit travels after a live-fire display during a conference held by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) on the use of fire support from both the ground and the air in a complex combat environment, at the Shivta Field Artillery School in southern Israel May 24, 2012. REUTERS/Baz Ratner (ISRAEL - Tags: MILITAR] Destroying Hamas’ control would lead to either an open-ended Israeli presence that governs Gaza or to chaos. In a June 2017 article in the *National Interest, *I asserted that while Israel is militarily ca... more »
Italy's Political Problems are Creating Economic Crises
*Milton Ezrati* *Politics, Europe* [image: A member of the Italian elite military unit Cuirassiers' Regiment, who are honour guards for the Italian president, stands guard inside the Qurinal palace before Carlo Cottarelli meeting with Italy's President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy, May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi] Fractured politics in Italy should continue to offer similar protections against radical policies going forward. Italy at last has a government, an unlikely coalition of two anti-establishment, Euro-skeptical parties. Its leadership h... more »
Why America Should Deploy the U.S. Navy to the Baltics
*Matthew Krull* *Security, Europe* [image: USS Princeton, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, departs with Carrier Strike Group 11 for a 6 month deployment in the Western Pacific from San Diego, California, U.S., June 5, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake] The benefits of having naval forces in the area and ready to respond with scalable defense options are undeniable. Great power competition has created an opportunity for the United States Navy to bolster alliances and partnerships, hone its capabilities, and deter a resurgent Russia through increased operations in the Baltic regi... more »
Taiwan's Future Depends on the Japan-America Security Alliance
*Kerry Gershaneck* *Security, Asia* Taiwan needs a militarily capable Japan, one with improved military interoperability with the United States. Japan’s Prime Minister Abe faces a major political warfare campaign as he labors to defend Japan’s security interests through the normalization of Japan’s armed forces. He faces a small, but powerful, radical-left domestic minority that desires a weak, neutralized Japan. In addition, nearby hostile totalitarian regimes benefit from, and support, these radicals. While the world generally benefits from an assertive, proactive, and militar... more »
Meet Russia's Yak-130, the Killer Light-Combat Jet You Never Heard of (Until Now)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * And it has Italian DNA. Developed in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Yakovlev Yak 130 is one of the best advanced trainer and light combat aircraft available on the international defense market. The requirements for the aircraft were originally laid down during the late 1980s for a new trainer to replace the Soviet Air Force’s massive fleet of Czech-developed Aero L-29 Delfín and L-39 Albatros jet trainers. Five designs including the Sukhoi S-54, Myasishchev M-200, Mikoyan MiG-AT, and Yakovlev Yak-UTS were submitted. How... more »
Meet the PAK-DA, Russia's Most Powerful Bomber Ever (Once It Is Built)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Here is what we know. As the United States proceeds with research and development on the B-21 “Raider” project, Russia is also developing its own next-generation strategic bomber. Called PAK-DA, which stands for Перспективный авиационный комплекс дальней авиации, or Prospective Aviation Complex for Long Range Aviation, the PAK-DA is expected to replace all current strategic bombers in the Russian Air Force by the next decade. With regards to strategic bombers, the Russian Air Force has an analog to most American aircraft but the B-2 Spirit. It’s unsur... more »
Air War: America's F-15E Strike Eagle vs. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (Who Wins?)
*Edward Chang* *Security, * Which jet is better? Tom Cruise stirred excitement last week when he teased that production of the sequel to the iconic 1986 film *Top Gun* had commenced. In doing so, he not only unintentionally kicked off a friendly interservice feud, but may have also spurred a debate regarding which of America’s two fighter aircraft mainstays is superior. In response to the promotional picture, which featured “Maverick” looking at an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet with the phrase “Feel the Need” superimposed on it, the Air Force responded via Twitter, “If Maverick really... more »
The Tragic Sadness of Reformsters
So last week Alexander Russo posted his annual "Worst Education Journalism" awards. Matt Barnum and Valerie Strauss received a pair of undeserved anti-kudos from Russo, and a lot of people popped up on the interwebs to stick up for them, so it may have ended up as a net positive. But then Peter Cook had to pile on. Who is Peter Cook? Cook likes to bill himself as a former teacher. Can you guess what his teaching experience is? Yes, in 2002, right after he graduated from Washington and Lee University with a BA in European History, he put in two years with Teach for America. A few ye... more »
EU Set to Impose Extra Duties on US Imports
PressTV Published on Jun 6, 2018 The European Union says it’s planning to slap additional duties on US imports in response to Washington’s tariffs on EU steel and aluminum. end
Unilateral US Sanctions Against Russia, Iran May End US-EU Alliance: Analyst
Unilateral US Sanctions Against Russia, Iran May End US-EU Alliance: Analyst by http://www.presstv.com/ America’s unilateral sanctions against Russia and Iran threaten European Union interests and can lead to the disintegration of the Western political and military alliance, according to E. Michael Jones, an American scholar and political analyst in Indiana. – “This [US unilateral sanctions] goes […]
JCPOA: Europe Requests Sanction Exemption from US
EU wants firms exempt from US sanctions on Iran by http://www.presstv.com/ Major European powers as well as the European Union have written a letter to the United States, urging Washington not to go ahead with its planned “secondary sanctions” against European firms doing business in Iran. – Foreign ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and […]
Bilderberg 2018 Agenda And Participants List Revealed!
Press For Truth Published on Jun 5, 2018 The 2018 Bilderberg conference is underway and they have released their official list of this years participants and the agenda. In this video Dan Dicks of Press For Truth breaks down some of the notable attendees while also going over the topics on the agenda for this years […]
"Hell..."
“Hell, Madame, is to love no longer.” - Georges Bernanos, “The Diary of a Country Priest”
Renowned Historian Ira Berlin Dies at 77
History teachers and mentees at higher education institutions across the nation expressed regrets and sorrow this week over the passing of one of their most noted peers—Dr. Ira Berlin, the renowned history professor who dramatically enhanced American appreciation and understanding of the role of slavery in America.
Reimagining the Liberal Arts
The liberal arts can help students prepare for the complexities of the modern workplace, including those related to religious diversity.
"We All Know..."
“We all know that something is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t earth, and it ain’t even the stars... everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal, and that something has to do with human beings. All the greatest people ever lived have been telling us that for five thousand years and yet you’d be surprised how people are always losing hold of it. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being." - Thornton Wilder
Dine' Roberto Nutlouis -- Water, Corn and a Just Transition for Sacred Beings
Navajo harvest, photo by Roberto Nutlouis Roberto's corn beans and squash field. These hardy plants haven't been watered since they were planted Photo by Elizabeth Hoover. The insanity of western civilization thinks our resources are infinite. -- Roberto Nutlouis Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News Listen at Spirit Resistance Radio DILKON, Navajo Nation -- Dine' Roberto
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “The Storm”
Yanni, “The Storm”, with Samvel Yervinyan, Victor Espinola, and Sayaka Katsui - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKA-3Qh6iFw
The Daily "Near You?
Bloomington, Indiana, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"Get Your Stuff Together..."
"We all got problems. But there's a great book out called "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart." Did you see that? That book says the statute of limitations has expired on all childhood traumas. Get your stuff together and get on with your life, man. Stop whinin' about what's wrong, because everybody's had a rough time, in one way or another." - Quincy Jones
Changes Ahead
I've been working on something new, and over the next few days, the blog will be going through some big changes.
The Archive’s New Interactive CyberWar Map and more: FRINFORMSUM 6/7/2018
The Archive’s New CyberWar Map The National Security Archive is thrilled to announce the launch of our interactive CyberWar Map. The Map is both a visualization of state-sponsored cyberattacks and an index of documents in the Archive’s Cyber Vault relevant to the subject selected. Clicking on each node will reveal documents and analysis and the […]
'Killing Gaza': A New Documentary on Palestinians Under Siege”
TheRealNews, “'Killing Gaza': A New Documentary on Palestinians Under Siege” "In their new film "Killing Gaza," journalists Dan Cohen and Max Blumenthal capture the harrowing stories of Palestinians who survived the 2014 Israeli assault, and their struggles to recover and persist under a crippling blockade.” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwKdNGkvl4 To our eternal disgrace, shame and damnation, we pay for this. The blood is on all hands...
China May Provide A Fighter Jet Escort For Kim Jong-un When He Flies To Singapore To Meet President Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) talks with officials onboard his personal plane in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang February 15, 2015.KCNA/Reuters *SCMP*: *China may send fighter jet escort for Kim Jong-un when he flies to Singapore to meet Trump* South Korean military source says Beijing could send message to Washington and Seoul that it’s got North leader’s back China could send fighter jets to escort Kim Jong-un when North Korea’s Air Force One travels through its airspace for a meeting in Singapore with US Presiden... more »
Has Scott Pruitt Already Caught Up With Betsy DeVos As The Worst In Trumpanzee's Cabinet?
Forget about Pruitt using his influence-- and an EPA employee-- to buy a used mattress from a Trump hotel (notorious for bed-bugs) and as a realtor. And forget about Pruitt using an aide to find "a business opportunity" for his wife with Chick-fil-A. And, yes, it was a different EPA staffer from the one looking at the used mattresses. The *Washington Post* did report that "Pruitt’s efforts on his wife’s behalf-- revealed in emails recently released under a Freedom of Information Act request by the Sierra Club-- did not end with Chick-fil-A. Pruitt also approached the chief executiv... more »
"An 82-Year-Old Patriot Reflects On 'Past Versus Present Americans'"
*"An 82-Year-Old Patriot Reflects On 'Past Versus Present Americans'"* by Walter Williams, op-ed via Townhall.com "Having enjoyed my 82nd birthday, I am part of a group of about 50 million Americans who are 65 years of age or older. Those who are 90 or older were in school during the 1930s. My age cohort was in school during the 1940s. Baby boomers approaching their 70s were in school during the 1950s and early '60s. Ask these questions to any one of those 50 million Americans who are 65 or older: Do you recall any discussions about the need to hire armed guards to protect student... more »
"You Can't Avoid Them..."
"Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make them or they're made for you, but you can't avoid them." - Mhairi McFarlane
ICE Agents Raid Ohio Company and Arrest 114 Workers Suspected of Being in Country Illegally
[image: ice-agents-raid-ohio-company-and-arrest-114-workers-suspected-of-being-in-county-illegally] ICE agents raided two locations of an Ohio gardening and landscaping company on June 5 and arrested 114 workers suspected of being in the country illegally.
W.O.O.D. – 7 June 2018
Weekly Occasional Open Discussion page for 7 June 2018 Continue reading →
Russia Insider – Roku, Web, and more
An interesting ROKU channel and web site that might give better understanding of Russia. Continue reading →
X22 Report, “The Move Away From The Euro Has Begun, Italy Looking At Parallel Currencies”
X22 Report, “The Move Away From The Euro Has Begun, Italy Looking At Parallel Currencies” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXJF3pMcAWc *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “The Agenda 'Break World Order’, Elite Meet To Counter” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnf5ExOheLk
Beyond Prisons — Episode 25: Fight Toxic Prisons
Panagioti Tsolkas, an organizer with the Campaign to Fight Toxic Prisons, discusses the intersections between the criminal legal system and the environment. The post Beyond Prisons — Episode 25: Fight Toxic Prisons appeared first on Shadowproof.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 7, 2018
*Gordon G. Chang, Daily Beast: **Is Kim Jong Un’s Military Reshuffle a Shrewd Hoax?* *President Trump is buying the notion that the North Koreans need lots of time to give up their nukes and missiles.* HONG KONG—Kim Jong Un’s recent shake-up of the military—he replaced his defense minister and the top two posts in the Korean People’s Army—is a sure sign he has not gained complete control of the regime. Of course, the dramatic timing, on the eve of his historic meeting with President Donald Trump in Singapore, also means the personnel shifts have geopolitical implications. For ins... more »
World News Briefs -- June 7, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Trump attacks EU and Canada on trade amid backlash ahead of G7 summit* OTTAWA (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations headed for a summit in Canada on Thursday more divided than at any time in the group’s 42-year history, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies risk causing a global trade war and deep diplomatic schisms. In a bid to rebuild America’s industry, Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including those from key G7 allies like Canada, Japan and the European Union. Trump has threatened to use national... more »
High ranking rebel commander assassinated in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 A.M.) – A high ranking commander of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) was killed in the Afrin region of northwest Aleppo tonight, pro-opposition media activists reported. Ahmad Masto of the Turkish-backed Shamiya Front was killed when unknown assailants in Afrin city opened fire on him and his associates. While no group has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan threatens big invasion of northern Iraq if Baghdad can’t clear PKK forces
Turkish forces will attack areas in Iraq if the government in Baghdad is unable to “clear” them of armed Kurdish groups, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with CNN Turk Thursday. Qandil, Sinjar, and Makhmur will be targeted by Turkish forces should Baghdad not rid them of Kurdish forces, Erdogan said. On […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, Hezbollah score major advance in southeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) kicked off their Badiya Al-Sham offensive on Thursday morning after several weeks of being on the defensive in the southeastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. Backed by Hezbollah, the Syrian Arab Army began the offensive by liberating the Al-Ashrafiyah area of the Badiya Al-Sham region, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Thousands observe Night of Decree in Tehran (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – Thousands of Iranians commemorated Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Night of Decree, in Tehran on Thursday. Speculated to fall on one of the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr is considered to be the most important night of the entire year, as Muslims believe that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force strikes jihadist bases in northwest Aleppo (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 A.M.) – For the first time this month, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched a series of airstrikes over the jihadist positions inside the northwestern suburbs of Aleppo. According to a military report, the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Su-34 fighter jets targeted the jihadist bases in the northwestern suburbs of Al-Layramoun and Kafr Hamra. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military patrols streets of Manbij after Kurdish forces withdraw (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 P.M.) – The U.S. military has begun patrolling the streets of Manbij, following the withdrawal of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG). Video footage of the U.S. troops patrolling Manbij was released by pro-SDF media activists on Thursday; it shows them meeting with civilians and checking different parts of the city to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin promises Russian citizenship to Ukrainian national wounded in Aleppo
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised assistance in obtaining Russian citizenship to Ukrainian interpreter Irina Barakat, wounded in a militant attack in Syria’s Aleppo two years ago and airlifted to St. Petersburg. In his annual Q&A session, Putin also pledged assistance in her seeing the family. Irina’s husband and children are Syrian nationals. “I will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Military escort: Chinese jets to secure Kim Jong Un’s flight to Singapore summit
The People’s Liberation Army-Air Force is preparing to send fighter jet aircraft on a mission to escort North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the upcoming summit in Singapore where he will meet US President Donald Trump after years of hostile relations, according to sources within the South Korean military. A South Korean Air Force […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army kicks off major offensive against ISIS in southeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – On Thursday morning, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), alongside their allies from Hezbollah, kicked off an important offensive in the vast Badiya Al-Sham region of southeast Syria. Led by a plethora of divisions, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Islamic State’s (ISIS) positions at the eastern countryside of Al-Sweida from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
“Deal With Turkey Threatens Trump’s Iran Strategy” Utter Spin and Rubbish.
*Bloomberg’s Eli Lake is really playing a specific perception management idea with this oped* *Why does the media push this bash/incompetent Trump nonsense?* *Trump has not deviated from the plan set in motion by Obama- Set in motion by GWB- Each president advancing the long term plot.* *“On June 4, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, appeared to reach an understanding that U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters and political leaders would pull out of the town.”* *The PKK/YPG/SDF is going nowhere. There is no real deal with Turkey* Flashback: Is There... more »
Sounds great, but there's a catch
There was seemingly great news from the Federal Reserve today. Americans’ wealth surpassed the $100 trillion mark for the first time in early 2018, as rising home prices offset the hit to households’ assets from a stock-market swoon in the first quarter. Household net worth—the value of all assets such as stocks and real estate minus liabilities like mortgage and credit-card debt—rose by 1% from the previous quarter, or more than a trillion dollars, to a record $100.768 trillion, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday. There's more at the link. Zero Hed... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 7, 2018
Journalists watch a live broadcast of the call-in show with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters *Al Jazeera*: *Putin: Russia military 'will stay' in Syria - but not long-term* In televised call-in show, Russian president calls Syrian war 'a unique tool by which to improve our armed forces'. President Vladimir Putin says Russia has no plans to pull its military out of Syria, but isn't building permanent facilities there. The troops "will stay there for as long as it is to Russia's advantage, and to fulfill our international responsibilities", Putin said du... more »
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Selects New Leader
After an extensive nationwide search, Dr. Noël Suzanne Harmon, has been selected as the new president and executive director of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF).
Student Social and Emotional Learning Explored at Gathering
Scholars, policymakers and other stakeholders from 12 countries have gathered here to delve deeply into social and emotional learning, one of the newest frontiers in education that some researchers and practitioners are tying to academic achievement, future labor-market success and personal happiness.
5 Top Foods for Thyroid Health (Video)
Watch Time: 3 minutes 13 seconds In this video, I share my five favorite foods that support healthy thyroid function. TRANSCRIPT: The thyroid and the heart and intimately intertwined and I should know. I’m a board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Jack Wolfson, and I want to tell you about certain foods that are critical for healthy thyroid […] The post 5 Top Foods for Thyroid Health (Video) appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Apache Stronghold Caravan Begins Journey from Northern California to DC
Apache Stronghold stop at Oakflat to say prayers for journey to Northern California. Photo by Steve Pavey on June 6th. Elem Colony photo taken last week which shows the open pit Mercury mine, the light blue water, which has contaminated the area, Elem Colony on the bank of Clear Lake and across the lake, Clearlake Oaks, California. Photo by Wendsler Nosie Sr. Apache Stronghold
Wandering Caterpillars Make for Slippery Road In Maine
The Maine Department of Transportation posted an alert for two days that the insects were making things slippery along Route 15.
South Dakota Sheriff Loses Re-Election, Fires Winning Deputy
Bon Homme County Sheriff Lenny Gramkow fired deputy sheriff Mark Maggs after Maggs defeated him by a vote of 878-331.
Man Beats Huge Odds: 2 My Million Lottery Wins in 18 Months
Le Parisien newspaper says mathematicians it queried calculated the double win at 1 chance in 16 trillion.
Gotham City Digest, 6/7/18
We all know Trump lusts to be on the cover of *Time Magazine* but if this real-life *Time* cover doesn't pull your hand off your pecker, nothing will. And it's alarming because it's accurate. Trump's essentially handed himself the Nobel Peace Prize and, since he'd joked about being President for life, can crowning himself like Napoleon be far behind? So, what had Il Douche and his douchettes done to give the nation collective congestive heart failure? ------------------------------ Well, at the National Response Coordination Center, Trump spent lots of time congratulating ... more »
White House Requested Saudi Oil Support Before Iran Nuclear Decision
*Reuters:* *Exclusive: Trump requested Saudi oil support before Iran nuclear decision - sources* DUBAI/WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - A day before U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, one of his senior officials phoned Saudi Arabia to ask the world’s largest oil exporter to help keep prices stable if the decision disrupted supply. Riyadh, Tehran’s arch rival, has long been a close Washington ally, but direct pressure on a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over oil policies is rare. Washington last pressed Saudi Arabia to... more »
Percent of body fat
And I quote: "There’s a reason why females have a harder time losing those extra pounds. Nature gave a woman more enzymes to store fat and less to burn it in case she needs to support a developing baby. As a result, women have about 5 percent more body fat than men. A healthy body fat percentage for an 18-year-old girl is between 17 and 30 percent, while a 19-year-old should fall between 19 and 31 percent. Adult females 20 to 39 years should strive for a body fat percentage between 21 and 32 percent. Forty to 59-year-old women should fall within the 23 to 33 percent range, while t... more »
requested Saudi oil support before Iran nuclear decision
Reuters: Exclusive: Trump requested Saudi oil support before Iran nuclear decision - sources DUBAI/WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - A day before U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, one of his senior officials phoned Saudi Arabia to ask the world’s largest oil exporter to help keep prices stable if the decision disrupted supply. Riyadh, Tehran’s arch rival, has long been a close Washington ally, but direct pressure on a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) over oil policies is rare. Washington last pressed Saudi Arabia to i... more »
Dine' Nate Etsitty -- An Idea Maker in Permaculture and Dryland Farming
. An Idea Maker in Permaculture and Dryland Farming -- Nate Etsitty, Dine' By Brenda Norrell Censored News Listen to talk on Spirit Resistance Radio https://www.facebook.com/earthcycles/videos/10154846418349159/ DILKON, Navajo Nation -- Nate Etsitty, Dine', shared his love of permaculture and food sovereignty, during Dine' CARE's Western Peoples Convention on Sunday. As an idea maker who
LA Times: Former Schwarzenegger advisor arrested in statewide human trafficking operation
Daniel Pellisier, a former adviser to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, was one of four (alleged) “johns” arrested by police in Citrus Heights, Calif., in January as part of a statewide human trafficking crackdown. The three-day “Operation Reclaim and Rebuild” sweep, led by LA County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, led to more than 500 arrests, including […] The post LA Times: Former Schwarzenegger advisor arrested in statewide human trafficking operation appeared first on Health Nut News.
FREE 7-part Series: The Sacred Plant: Healing Secrets Examined
The Cannabis Healing Revolution is Here… Can this one sacred plant really prevent, treat, and even beat cancer, chronic pain and hundreds of diseases? The answer is: YES. This new docuseries shines a spotlight on the miraculous healing powers and injustices surrounding the plant. Make sure you don’t miss this FREE, 7-part series by clicking here and registering. The post FREE 7-part Series: The Sacred Plant: Healing Secrets Examined appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Kate Spade’s husband emerges in bizarre mouse mask after her suicide
On Thursday morning just after 8:30 a.m., Andy Spade- husband of deceased designer Kate Spade- left his Upper East Side building Thursday morning hiding his face behind a mouse mask. “Kate, his wife of 24 years and longtime business partner, died by suicide Tuesday by hanging herself in a bedroom in her apartment. Together, the […] The post CBS: Kate Spade’s husband emerges in bizarre mouse mask after her suicide appeared first on Health Nut News.
Will Austin Use HOT Money and Debt to Pay for Another "Want"?
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Rod Bordelon Joins TPPF as Distinguished Senior Fellow in Regulatory Reform
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By Kevin Roberts Rod’s record speaks for itself. He is one of the most effective, leading reformers of the regulatory state, which has become an enormous obstacle to liberty and prosperity in Texas. We are thrilled to have his insights and expertise guiding our work at TPPF and are eager to put an end to one-size-fits all title insurance policies.
Wanna’ Live to 100? Eat Bacon and Chocolate, Smoke, and Drink Booze
[image: wanna-live-to-100-eat-bacon-and-chocolate-smoke-and-drink-booze] Virginia Pair Witherington turned 105 on Monday and credits her longevity to taking care of herself — in her case, this includes eating a large amount of chocolate. And she's not the only centenarian partial to junk food.
U.S. Globalists Put Castro in Power and Kept Him There
[image: us-globalists-put-castro-in-power-and-kept-him-there] The U.S. government planned to help Cubans overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961; however, the American globalists responsible for putting Castro in power sabotaged the attack.
Iran’s New Nuclear Enrichment Facility Raises Questions About "Nuclear Deal"
[image: irans-new-nuclear-enrichment-facility-raises-questions-about-nuclear-deal] On Tuesday, Iran notified the International Atomic Energy Agency that it has opened a new nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz. The EU voiced its displeasure at the development but stopped short of accusing Iran of breaking the “nuclear deal.”
Three poachers are shot dead in Kenya after sneaking into a park to kill elephants
Three poachers have been shot dead by wildlife troopers after sneaking into a national park in Kenya. The armed poachers, said to be from Uganda, illegally entered Mount Elgon National Park on Wednesday and tried to kill elephants and steal their tusks. A shootout ensued between the men and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers, who are in charge of protecting the animals. While three of the poachers were killed, another two were injured but escaped, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said. 'The officers were on routine patrol inside the park when they encountered five poachers, tw... more »
NASA’s Building Blocks of Life on Mars: Keep Calm and Carry On.
*Building blocks of life are not life or even really close, but they are hopeful signs. NASA* has announced that the Curiosity rover has found signs of the building blocks of life, as we know it, on Mars. These building blocks are common throughout the cosmos. Even in interstellar clouds. To have life, as we know it, requires liquid water. Remember the signs of liquid water found on Mars back in 2011? Since then it has been convincingly argued that they may have just be flows of fine sand grains without water being involved at all. Further study continues. read more
"How It Really Is"
○ Well, not exactly doing *"nothing"*... “The only difference between the Republican and Democratic parties is the velocities with which their knees hit the floor when corporations knock on their door. That's the only difference.” - Ralph Nader
In 1963, a U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Sank. How It Happenned Is Terrifying.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And it led to some big changes for the silent service. *On April 9th, 1963, USS Thresher was conducting dive tests 220 miles east of Cape Cod. Though it had been in service for two years, the U.S. Navy was still attempting to determine the true strength of its hull. At the time of the incident it was reportedly at a test depth of 1,300 feet, with the submarine rescue ship USS Skylark waiting above. Onboard were its standard complement of sixteen officers and ninety-six enlisted, plus seventeen civilian contractors on board to observe the tests.* In ... more »
Trump, Pompeo Quietly Pursue Hawkish Course On Venezuela
*Curt Mills* *Security, Latin America* Overshadowed by Iran and North Korea, Pompeo’s State Department sees a third troublesome theater in Latin America. The United States prioritizes a Western Hemisphere “distinguished by democracy, peace, respect for human rights, and cooperation,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the Organization of American States, the principle organizing body of North and South America, at a meeting in Washington earlier this week. It was his first address to the body as secretary, and he didn’t mince words: he called for Venezuela’s ouster. At a time ... more »
"How It Really Is: 'It's a Big Club, And You Ain't In it. You And I Are Not In The Big Club.'"
*Strong Language Alert!* George Carlin, “The American Dream” 'It's a Big Club, and you ain't In it. You and I are not in the Big Club.'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUaqFzZLxU
Holtec VP Says Spent Nuclear Fuel Can’t Leak Because It’s Not A Liquid! An Engineer Who Has Never Heard Of Gas, Radiation Leaks, or Flat Tires?
Remember to Comment by End of July (Deadline extended from May: https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/holtec-proposal-to-bury-high-level-nuclear-waste-teleconference-sign-up-deadline-monday-written-comments-due-end-may ) Joy Russell of Holtec Nuclear waste cans, … Continue reading →
US Senator Markey Calls for Foreign Relations Hearing on Revelations of Facebook Data Sharing with Chinese Companies
Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Mar a Lago “Senator Markey Calls for Foreign Relations Hearing on Revelations of … Continue reading →
White House National Security Contractor Remained At Work For Weeks After Arrest Warrant For Attempted Murder Issued – US Congressman Cummings Seeks Documents
“Cummings Seeks Documents on White House Contractor with Arrest Warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder Jun 7, 2018 Press Release … Continue reading →
Ceasefire In Afghanistan?
*NBC:* *Taliban leaders meet to consider Afghan government cease-fire offer* *President Ashraf Ghani has said government troops would observe a cease-fire beginning on June 12 and lasting to around June 19. * PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Taliban's top military council was meeting Thursday to decide whether to accept Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's cease-fire offer, two senior commanders told NBC News. Ghani announced earlier that government troops would observe a cease-fire beginning on 27 Ramadan, or June 12 on the Western calendar, and last through the Eid al-Fitr holiday, or around... more »
Signs and Omens: Listening to the Messages of Spirit
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.”
The Strange Power of The Placebo Effect Explained
Did you know that we can change our biology simply by what we believe to be true?
Study Shows School Gardens Help to Prevent Nutritional Deficiencies in Children
It’s no secret that kids in America don’t eat as many vegetables as they should.
Goodbye Monsanto; Hello Bayer On “Steroids”
After 117 years of producing “questionable and toxic chemical products,” Monsanto will disappear in name from the business and corporate worlds, but their ‘toxic philosophies’ probably will be valued and hyped by Bayer.
"Household Wealth Rises Above $100 Trillion For The First Time Ever... There Is Just One Catch"
*"Household Wealth Rises Above $100 Trillion For The First Time Ever...* * There Is Just One Catch"* by Tyler Durden "In the Fed's latest Flow of Funds report released at noon today, the Fed unveiled the latest snapshot of the US "household" sector as of March 31 2018. What it revealed is that with $116.3 trillion in assets and a modest $15.6 trillion in liabilities, the net worth of US households rose above $100 trillion for the first time ever, hitting a new all time high of $100.8 trillion, increasing for 10 consecutive quarters and up $1.0 trillion as a result of an estimated $4... more »
Did Paul Krugman Say the Internet’s Effect on the World Economy Would Be ‘No Greater Than the Fax Machine’s’?
In a 1998 article about the pitfalls of making predictions about technological progress, the Nobel Prize-winning economist questioned the future role of the Internet.
Conspiracy Theory Proven Fact as Cops Remove Senator from Walmart Converted into Detention Center
[image: walmart] When Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) attempted to visit a Walmart that had been converted into a privately run, federally funded detention center for immigration, police were called to remove him. The post Conspiracy Theory Proven Fact as Cops Remove Senator from Walmart Converted into Detention Center appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
For Texas, It's Just A Matter Of Time-- Meet Mike Siegel
Some of the best candidates running for Congress in Texas lost out to conservatives in the primary or the primary run-offs. But not all. Mike Siegel, running in a bizarrely gerrymandered district (TX-10) that goes from Austin northern Austin and Pflugerville to Bastrop, La Grange, Columbus and Sealy right into Prairie View, Cypress, Tomball and the suburbs northwest of Houston. The district has a PVI of R+( and Trump beat Hillary 52.3% to 43.2%, not as badly as Romney had beaten Obama. It's only a matter of time before TX-10 is purple. And Mike Siegel, this year's Democratic nomin... more »
QotD: Responsibility?
*"Have we reached the ultimate stage of absurdity where people are held responsible for things that happened before they were born, while other people are not held responsible for what they themselves are doing today?"*~ Thomas Sowell . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Atos and Capita win PIP contract extension ‘because DWP is chained to a corpse’
The government’s decision to extend the contracts of two discredited companies that carry out disability benefit assessments has been branded “appalling”, “shocking” and “a complete con”. The move has also been criticised by the Scottish government. Sarah Newton, the minister for disabled people, told MPs in a written statement this week that she planned to [...]
Confidentiality concerns over DWP’s pledge to videotape PIP assessments
Campaigners have raised serious concerns about government plans to video-record all face-to-face assessments for personal independence payment (PIP). The move, which will begin with a pilot project, before being rolled out across the country, was announced this week by the minister for disabled people, Sarah Newton. Newton also announced that the government was planning to [...]
Protest planned over rail company’s ‘terrible step backwards’ on access
Disabled activists are preparing a protest action over a train operator’s plans to run mainline rail services that wheelchair-users will not be able to access. Disability News Service revealed last week that TransPennine Express (TPE) is to introduce two extra trains, each with four carriages – all of which will be inaccessible to wheelchair-users – [...]
DWP silence over new PIP backdating call
Work and pensions secretary Esther McVey has refused to say how many disabled claimants are likely to receive backdated benefit payments, following the latest in a series of serious legal errors by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). McVey (pictured) has withdrawn appeals against two tribunal findings that her department wrongly deprived people with [...]
Memorial and procession will highlight need for reform after brutal murder
Campaigners will take part in a procession later this month to mark the murder of a disabled asylum-seeker and highlight the need for sweeping changes to the system that failed him. Disabled asylum-seekers and activists, grassroots groups, academics and policy-makers will come together for the event in Bristol, nearly two years after Kamil Ahmad’s murder. [...]
Tens of thousands in debt to local councils over social care charges
More than 160,000 people are in debt to their local authority because of the charges they are having to pay for their own social care, new figures have revealed. The figures, which came from freedom of information requests by the GMB union, also show that nearly 1,200 people in just two years were taken to [...]
Disability Pride events ‘allow disabled people to celebrate who they are’
Organisers of some of the growing number of Disability Pride events being held across the country have explained why they are so important to disabled people. On Saturday 14 July, the second Disability Pride Brighton will take place, followed two months later, on 16 September, by a Disability Pride celebration in Norwich. They follow Disability [...]
President Trump Says He Would Invite North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un To The US If Singapore Talks Go Well
*CNBC:* *Trump says he would invite Kim Jong Un to the US if Singapore talks go well* President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would "certainly" invite North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to the United States if next week's nuclear summit in Singapore goes well. Such a visit — which Trump added could take place at the White House — would be remarkable after decades of minimal contact between the U.S. and the communist dictatorship. The talks next week will mark the first time an American president and North Korean leader meet face-to-face, as the U.S. aims to push Pyongyang to ... more »
RUSH LIMBAUGH THINKS FIFTY SHADES OF GREY IS A WORK OF LIBERAL TOTALITARIANISM
On the radio yesterday, Rush Limbaugh fielded a question from a caller: CALLER: (laughing) My question to you is because I realize you’re the only one with the testicular fortitude to answer it properly, is I’m curious about Hollywood and their portrayal of men and trying to neuter men and the lack of masculinity in men. But yet they’re glamorizing the Fifty Shades of Grey and the guy in that, which is a total scumbag, I think. And now they’ve made another movie, Book Club, with three of the top liberal women in the country talking about how great it is. Explain that to me please, s... more »
Why Children Aren’t Behaving, And What You Can Do About It
Childhood — and parenting — have radically changed in the past few decades, to the point where far more children today struggle to manage their behavior. That’s the argument Katherine Reynolds Lewis makes in her new parenting book, The Good … Continue reading →
The Pentagon's Hypersonic Weapons Program Is Now Classified 'Top Secret'
The contract has been awarded to Lockheed Martin, based in Bethesda, Maryland, to design and develop a hypersonic missile that can be launched from a warplane. This 2010 file photo shows rival Boeing's X-51A WaveRider hypersonic vehicle under a B-52 bomber *CNBC*: *The Pentagon's $928 million hypersonic weapons program is now shrouded in secrecy* * The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have shared limited details about their efforts in developing hypersonic weapons. * A U.S. Air Force spokesman said the service will not be making any announcements in the near future regarding its work o... more »
Important Administration Notes
Rich Reynolds over at *UFO Conjectures*alerted me yesterday to a Blogger problem. Seems that all the comments posted to our blogs are not sent to us via email as they are supposed to be. Some are dumped into an area that tells us they are waiting for us to monitor them. I’m not sure why this is happening because there is no reason for it. Comments by those who visit here regularly are there and who comments are often sent to me via email are, but not all of them. It seems to be hit or miss. Rich said that he found some 1500 comments. I only found a few hundred but they go back a num... more »
Sharpton: Democrats Needs Them Some ‘Spectacle and Drama’.
*Reverend Sharpton Seen Here Modeling His Newest Fascist Resistance * *Protective** Headgear* *(Available at the Rainbow Coalition Store for $149.99 - Cash Only) * By Robert Laurie When you’re a tax-cheating race-hustler with an ever-diminishing hold on your former glory, you look for ways to stay in the news. You attach yourself to the right causes, organize marches for possibly nonexistent issues, work to gin up racial strife, and do whatever you can to keep your name in the papers. If your relevance has collapsed in your own country, you head across the pond and offer your dubiou... more »
Google's Ties To A Chinese Tech Company Is Raising Concerns In Congress
*Bloomberg*: *Lawmakers Probe Google Partnerships With Chinese Companies* Members of Congress are probing Alphabet Inc.’s Google about its relationships with Chinese telecommunications companies including Huawei Technologies Co. The Senate Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat, Mark Warner of Virginia, asked Alphabet in a Thursday letter about its partnerships with device makers Huawei and Xiaomi Corp., probing whether user data was stored on phones or allowed on the Chinese companies’ servers and how storage agreements were monitored and enforced. Warner wrote that "the possibili... more »
BREAKING: The teachable moment of TonedeafGate!
*THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018Persecution booed:* Needless to say, it was a self-selected audience. On Tuesday, Bill Clinton took part in a TimesTalks event (actual name) about his new novel. Presumably, the people in attendance were mostly Clinton supporters. That said, we were glad to read the New York Times' account of the event. When Clinton was questioned about TonedeafGate, the furious audience booed: GOLDMACHER (6/6/18): In a blue suit and blue tie, Mr. Clinton looked relaxed onstage with a wireless microphone in his hand, other than the moments he was asked about Ms. Lewinsky. *... more »
Surveillance State Grows with Help from State and Local Government Accomplices
[image: surveillance-state-grows-with-help-from-state-and-local-government-accomplices] The surveillance state — ever on the rise since 9/11 — is making plans to grow even bigger and dig even deeper into the lives of American citizens. And in this recent push for growth, the federal behemoth has accomplices in state and local governments.
High-income Earners Leaving High-tax States
[image: high-income-earners-leaving-high-tax-states] High-income earners in high-tax states such as New York, Illinois, and California are migrating to low-tax states such as Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia.
Syrian Army deals heavy blow to jihadist rebels near Turkish border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) dealt a heavy blow to a group of jihadist rebels that were traveling from the Turkish border through the Turkmen Mountains of northern Latakia on Thursday. According to a military report from Latakia, a Syrian Army unit fired an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) towards a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Azerbaijan says its awaiting “serious steps” by Armenian leadership on Karabakh conflict
Azerbaijan is awaiting serious steps on the part of Armenia’s new leadership towards an earliest possible settlement of the conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, President Ilham Aliev said on Wednesday. He said it during the dinner after the daytime fast [which the Moslems observe during the holy month of Ramadan – TASS] that was organized […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian Air Force launches first airstrikes over northwest Aleppo this month
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – For the first time this month, the Russian Aerospace Forces unleashed a series of airstrikes over the northwestern suburbs of Aleppo. According to a military source inside Aleppo city, the Russian Aerospace Forces specifically bombed Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions inside the Al-Zahra’a Association Quarter and Al-Layramoun District. At the same […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed forces seize more ground in Al-Hasakah as ISIS falls back
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continued their large-scale advance in the southern countryside of the Al-Hasakah today. Backed by US Coalition warplanes, the Syrian Democratic Forces managed to capture several areas from the Islamic State (ISIS) on Thursday, forcing the terrorist to fall back towards the Iraqi border in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, US forces come head-to-head in northern Syria (video)
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) stopped a U.S. military convoy from entering the city of Al-Qamihsli in the northern part of the Al-Hasakah Governorate. According to a report from the Al-Hasakah Governorate, the U.S. military convoy attempted to pass a Syrian Army checkpoint, but were prevented by the soldiers manning this post in Al-Qamishli city. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NATO marines storm the beaches in 2018 BALTOPS maritime drills (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – NATO’s annual BALTOPS maritime training exercises entered their fourth day on the beaches near Ustka on Thursday. The drills in Poland were due to focus on the inclusion of amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles and Polish landing ships (LST), according to a US Embassy in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers large web of tunnels, trenches in northern Homs (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a large web of tunnels inside the northern countryside of the Homs Governorate, today, while combing through the recently seized towns. According to a military report from northern Homs, the Syrian Army uncovered not only tunnels, but many trenches inside the town of Teir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Iraqi Air Force wipes entire ISIS command center in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Iraqi Air Force carried out a strategic airstrike this morning that targeted the Islamic State’s command-and-control center inside their stronghold of Hajjin in Syria’s Deir Ezzor province. The airstrike would not only eliminated the command-and-control center, but also, kill scores of Islamic State terrorists and their commanders. This airstrike […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Qatar rejects Saudi Arabia’s threats on S-400 delivery: envoy
Saudi Arabia had earlier threatened its Gulf neighbor with military action over Doha’s discussions on purchasing the Russian-made air defense system. “We have heard about such statements in the world media, but we in Qatar reaffirm the principle of the sovereignty of states, their right to defend themselves, and to enter into legitimate deals with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First major Tiger Forces convoy heads to Daraa for upcoming offensive (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) Tiger Forces division has sent its first large military convoy the southern province of Dara’a today, as they prepare to launch their long-awaited offensive. As shown in the video below, the Tiger Forces sent a large arsenal of tanks and military vehicles to the provincial […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia-Jordan-US talks on Syria’s southern de-escalation zone canceled – reports
The meeting between Russian, US, Jordanian representatives regarding the de-escalation zone in southern Syria will not take place, Jordanian newspaper Al Ghad reported, citing its sources. “The agreement is a key step within the three countries’ joint efforts to stop violence in Syria and create the proper conditions for a sustainable political solution to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian government restores electricity to liberated East Ghouta towns
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Electricity said that electricity has been fully restored to Zamalka and Kafr Btna towns in East Ghouta region as part of a wider campaign to rehabilitate the war-ravaged towns. The operation to rehabilitate the infrastructure kicked off as soon as militants left East Ghouta to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Connected Cars Can Lie, Posing a New Threat to Smart Cities
By Qi Alfred Chen, University of Michigan and Z. Morley Mao, University of Michigan The day when cars can talk to each other – and... more »
As Media Hypes Trump-Kim Summit, The Real Rulers of the World are Secretly Meeting at Bilderberg
By Matt Agorist The world’s ruling elite will meet in secret this week. No press will be allowed in, no one will be interviewed about... more »
Cell Phone Companies Warning Shareholders – Not Customers – About Health Risks and Potential Lawsuits Based on Harm Caused by Cell Phone and WiFi Radiation Exposure.
By B.N. Frank Many of us and our loved ones have multiple personal digital and electronic devices that emit cell phone and wireless WiFi radiation... more »
North Carolina Restaurant Employee Arrested for Reportedly Tainting Cheese with Rat Poison
Ricky Lee Adami was charged with distributing food containing noxious or deleterious material.
Did a Georgia Lawmaker Tweet a Photograph of Nazis on D-Day?
Rep. Drew Ferguson posted — then deleted — the image from his Twitter account.
Poster Featuring Kindergarten ‘Lockdown Song’ Circulates on Twitter, Facebook
A Massachusetts parent's photograph of a kindergarten "lockdown song" went viral on Twitter and Facebook.
June 7: Why the U.S. Wants Wars
The items below were sent by a reader. And I thank him with sadness for his bad news. http://www.free21.org/the-presidents-company-worlds-largest-war-industry/?lang=en https://www.thenation.com/article/crony-capitalism-goes-global/ That's why the U.S. public education system has fallen into an economic shambles. That's why families have to fork out many tens of thousands of dollars - and often more - for their children to go to university. That's why at least a half million Americans sleep in the streets. They's why they can't afford health care. That's why some 40 percent of Americ... more »
"Why Social Security Must Fail"
*"Why Social Security Must Fail"* by Bill Bonner ‘I think the greatest threat domestically to the country is this $21 trillion debt hanging over the cloud of America and future generations.’ - Outgoing Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz on CNBC "Uh oh. The ‘social welfare’ systems that are responsible for 40% of federal spending are going broke. A headline from The Wall Street Journal: ‘Social Security Expected to Dip Into Its Reserves This Year’. What reserves? Ah…the ‘Trust Fund’. But what’s in the trust fund? What else? US Treasuries. In other words, the people’s favorite pension ... more »
Horrors! Melania Trump not seen for TWENTY SEVEN DAYS...
*scream the headlines.* *May I remind the commie/marxist/libtards, who are busy spinning fantastical tales over where Melania has been - including the President having beat her (I kid you not), that until the pushy obnoxious overbearing in-your-face Michelle Obama hit the front page, first ladies were not shoved down our throat on a daily basis.* *First ladies acted like ladies, stayed in the background, and except for their pet projects like literacy, did not display themselves in a classless manner. * *They didn't parade around wearing clothing unsuitable for a trip to Wallywor... more »
Local conservative radio host changes label
Earlier this week, a local conservative radio host penned an editorial in The Charlotte Observer called “It’s time to change my label.” Keith Larson joined the ranks of other conservative voices in denouncing the President. Before he cites his reasons, … Continue reading →
State Finally Looks at Science, Approves Use of Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction
[image: opioid] Unable to deny the science any longer, the state of Pennsylvania has just approved the use of marijuana to fight off the ever-increasing opioid epidemic. The post State Finally Looks at Science, Approves Use of Marijuana to Treat Opioid Addiction appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Get your local investigation funded - round 2
The Bureau has made thousands of pounds available for local reporters - tell us the story you think needs to be investigated
U.S. Evacuates Multiple Employees From Chinese Consulate Over Mysterious Illness
*NPR:* *U.S. Evacuates Multiple Employees From Chinese Consulate Over Mysterious Illness* The U.S. State Department has sent "a number of individuals" from the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, China, back to the U.S. after screenings showed they may have been affected by mysterious health problems similar to what diplomats experienced in Cuba. Two weeks ago, the agency said one government employee in Guangzhou experienced "vague, but abnormal, sensations of sound and pressure," similar to the unexplained incidents — sometimes described as "sonic attacks" — that recently sickened staf... more »
Ministros agrícolas europeos ponen freno al acuerdo Mercosur
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 Desde Bulgaria, donde hay reuniones para analizar la política de subsidios, aseguraron que esta semana no habrá resultados.
Uruguay - Gobierno presentó estudio de impacto del TLC con Chile
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 El informe había sido solicitado por el propio plenario, como insumo para tomar una decisión sobre la conveniencia de ratificar el acuerdo.
Business and tech groups call for more review of ePrivacy regulation
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 The group expressed concern about the extremely broad scope of the draft ePrivacy Regulation, which would greatly limit the processing of a broad array of both personal and non-personal data and lead to inconsistencies with the GDPR framework.
Crece la presión sobre el Nafta ante la petición de Trump de diálogos bilaterales
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 La decisión de Donald Trump sobre los siguientes pasos en relación con la renegociación del Nafta o TLCAN con México y Canadá, considerando diálogos separados con las partes, ha venido a acrecentar la presión sobre un tratado controvertido que no parece avanzar.
Position paper on the trade agreement between the EU and Japan
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 The free trade agreement between Japan and the EU pushes for more liberalisation - including for the water industry.
AöW-Position on the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Japan
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 AöW highlights the concerns of public water management in Germany.
L'Union peut-elle réconcilier le commerce international et l'environnement ?
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 S'agit-il de rendre le commerce moins polluant ou de mettre les accords commerciaux au service de la protection de l'environnement et du climat ?
Bolivia - 14 arbitrajes costaron $us 908 millones y faltan 4 por resolver
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 Están pendientes los arbitrajes con South American Silver, Glencore, Jindal Steel Bolivia y AIR BP, procesos en los que la demanda asciende a $us 731,7 millones.
EU and Chile complete third round of trade negotiations
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 Negotiators met in Brussels from 28 May to 1 June for the 3rd round of negotiations for a new, modernised trade agreement between the EU and Chile.
Results of Gabriel's lawsuit against Romania may be known late 2019
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
07-Jun-2018 Gabriel Resources will have to wait until late 2019 to find out whether Romania will have to pay it $4.4 billion in alleged losses related to the company's Rosia Montana gold and silver project.
La UE dice que "no habrá acuerdo" sobre Mercosur esta semana en Uruguay
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
06-Jun-2018 Las negociaciones se extienden hasta el jueves, pero vienen demoradas.
NO, TRUMP WILL NOT GIVE JEANINE PIRRO A JUDGESHIP
Politico's Eliana Johnson and Andrew Restaccia report that Trump pal Jeanine Pirro really, really wants the president to give her a job. Jeanine Pirro has a top-rated Fox News show and a forthcoming book — “Lies, Leakers, and Liberals” — but she still wants to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general. A former prosecutor and judge, Pirro has repeatedly told Trump’s aides and advisers over the past 18 months that she’s interested in taking over as the nation’s top law enforcement official, according to four people familiar with the conversations.... Pirro first began talking wit... more »
California Senate Passes Bill to Create Banking Alternative for Cannabis Industry, Bypass Federal Reserve
By Michael Maharrey Last week, the California Senate passed a bill that would establish limited state-chartered banks to serve the cannabis industry. Final passage of... more »
Putin boasts: "... cutting-edge weaponry to be unveiled 'soon". But will it target the right "enemy"?
*Kinzhal Weapon being carried by* * Russian MiG-31 fighter jet* Yesterday, Putin engaged the population of Russia in one of his patented "questions and answer" television marathons. Inevitably, the subject turned to his March 1st, 2018 speech where* he announced that Russia had developed, produced, tested and was putting into military action several new weapons that were far beyond anything the West currently has.* This, in addition to the fact that Russia has already superseded America's military jet functionality with its "SU series" of jet fighters, means that the "arms race"... more »
1% Of The World Population Are Refugees
Syrian refugees cross the border toward Iraq at Peshkhabour border point at Dahuk, 260 miles (430 kilometers) northwest of Baghdad, Iraq, 2016. (UNHCR Photo) *Bloomberg:* *Refugees Now Make Up 1% of World Population, Peace Index Shows* * The Global Peace Index worsened for fourth consecutive year * Refugees alone would create one of the world’s largest nations The number of refugees fleeing conflicts ballooned to 1 percent of the global population, the highest level in modern history, according to a report showing the world is less peaceful now than at any time in the last 10 year... more »
University to pay money to those willing to be intentionally exposed to the flu
This week, Saint Louis University announced that if you’re willing to be intentionally exposed to the flu, they will pay you. A lot. The university has converted part of its former hotel into a research suite to house people who volunteer to be jabbed. The new “Extended Stay Research Unit” will allow the university to conduct […] The post University to pay money to those willing to be intentionally exposed to the flu appeared first on Health Nut News.
25 days to get your life back- FREE Educational Series June 1st – 25th 2018
Back in November of 2017, a one-of-a-kind event called Get Your Life back NOW was put together by the folks over at the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine and Jammin Planet to celebrate the health pioneers that help save lives… naturally. I was one of the many guest speakers that spoke. Since then, they’ve created […] The post 25 days to get your life back- FREE Educational Series June 1st – 25th 2018 appeared first on Health Nut News.
12-year-old girl discovers that all but one U.S. President are directly related to each other
(Editor’s Note: This all unraveled back in 2009 but I thought I’d share it with you all anyway, just in case you weren’t aware. I’m just so impressed with this young lady!) 12-year-old BridgeAnne d’Avignon made an effort to trace back her genealogical roots in France and decided to “branch out” to a different kind […] The post 12-year-old girl discovers that all but one U.S. President are directly related to each other appeared first on Health Nut News.
Pilates instructor demonstrates how to ‘turn on’ abs by breathing
I was driving around last week when I heard someone talking about this story so I looked it up as soon as I got home. RELATED STORY: One of the best exercises for women If you do yoga or pilates or have been trying to get the core you’ve always dreamed of, you’ll definitely want to […] The post Pilates instructor demonstrates how to ‘turn on’ abs by breathing appeared first on Health Nut News.
Steer clear of this meat, up to 4 in 10 are infected with lethal neurological disease
By Dr. Mercola Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a form of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), a lethal neurological disease. CWD is very similar to mad cow disease, another form of BSE, but whereas mad cow affects cattle, CWD affects deer, elk and moose. The human disease variant of mad cow is known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob. BSE is […] The post Steer clear of this meat, up to 4 in 10 are infected with lethal neurological disease appeared first on Health Nut News.
Global Peace Index Study Shows The World Is Becoming 'Less Peaceful'
*U.S. News and World Report*:* The Most and Least Peaceful Countries in the World* Global study finds the world has gradually grown less peaceful. The world has become less peaceful in the past year as longstanding global conflicts remain unresolved and the United States and other world powers face political instability, an international study finds. The 12th annual "Global Peace Index" by the Institute for Economics and Peace, an independent non-profit think tank based in Australia, scored 163 independent states and territories according to their levels of peacefulness. It fou... more »
This sounds like a really useful invention
I'm sure many of my readers have endured, like me, many miles of driving along a highway reduced to one lane width - or even less - by traffic cones, deployed to keep highway workers safe. Unfortunately, they may be working in only one spot, but several miles of road on either side of that place may be coned off, to allow them to move up and down the road. There's no other way to do it - or, at least, there hasn't been, until now. Wheeled ‘Robo-cones’ that trundle off when no longer required to shorten roadworks for motorists have been invented by British engineers. A new prototy... more »
Radiocesium in Tokyo Bay from Fukusima Daiichi Disaster
Maria Perez (201, June 7). Fukushima Nuclear Plant Radioactive Waste Flowed Into Bay for Five Years After Disaster. Newsweek, http://www.newsweek.com/fukushima-japan-power-plant-nuclear-radioactive-waste-disaster-964458 Hideo Yamazaki, a former professor of environmental analysis at Kindai University told The Asahi Shimbun that 20,100 becquerels of cesium per square meter were found in the mud of the Kyu-Edogawa river five years after a tsunami caused the meltdown of the plant... Yamazaki’s team measured a maximum of 104,000 becquerels of cesium per square meter from the mud he a... more »
For Lasting Peace, President Moon Must Lead South Korea Out of America’s Orbit
[image: undefined] It didn’t take much for the leaders of the two Koreas to put an end to the decades-long culture of crisis pervading the Korean Peninsula. With a phone call, a quick drive to the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone, and a public embrace, South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un emphasized the absurdity of the barrier wedged between a people with a common history, culture and language. It was the United States’ aversion to diplomacy that encouraged Moon and Kim into one another’s arms on May 26th, and it may ultimately h... more »
The Supreme Court’s Upside-Down Decision In Masterpiece
By Lawrence G. Sager and Nelson Tebbe Reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision in *Masterpiece Cakeshop* have been predictable. Liberals have condemned the outcome, which favored a Colorado baker who refused to provide a wedding cake to a same-sex couple because of his Christian beliefs, and they have portrayed it as narrow. On the other side, most have cheered the decision, sometimes by depicting it as broader than it seems. These reactions have the case almost exactly backwards. The Supreme Court in *Masterpiece *affirmed several broad principles that will shape future conflicts... more »
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