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U.K. Unveils Its Newest Fighter Jet To Be Known As The Tempest
*The Guardian:* *UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet to replace Typhoon* *Government to spend £2bn to develop aircraft between now and 2025* The defence secretary has unveiled plans for a new RAF fighter jet, the Tempest, which will eventually replace the Eurofighter Typhoon. Speaking at the Farnborough airshow, Gavin Williamson unveiled a concept version of the sixth-generation fighter jet the Ministry of Defence (MoD) expects to emerge from its new combat air strategy, designed to maintain the UK’s status as a so-called “tier one” military power after Brexit. “This is a strategy ... more »
House GOP Outmaneuvers Democrats With Pro-ICE Resolution
[image: house-gop-outmaneuvers-democrats-with-pro-ice-resolution] House GOP leaders have cancelled a vote on a measure introduced by Democrats to abolish ICE and introduced a resolution supporting ICE and denouncing its abolishment.
Breaking: Unknown warplane crashes in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – An unknown warplane crashed in the southern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate, today, local activists reported this evening. According to the reports, an unknown warplane had crashed approximately 15 kilometers south of Al-Shaddadi city, resulting in a powerful explosion in southern Al-Hasakah. The reports claimed that the warplane likely belonged […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy transports more military equipment to Syria (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Russian Navy was photographed sailing through the Bosphorous Strait this week en route for the Syrian port-city of Tartous, Yoruk Isik of the Bosphorous Post reported on Tuesday. According to Isik, the Panama flag Ro-Ro Varyag cargo ship was spotted transiting the Bosphorous Strait, while carrying a large amount […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel halts all fuel deliveries to Gaza (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Israeli authorities halted the deliveries of fuel through the Karam Abu Salem border crossing into the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, severing the only commercial crossing into Gaza for goods and fuel. Footage shows the quiet border crossing, with trucks parked and drivers inactive due to the closure of traffic. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ex-Iraqi commander arrested for surrendering Mosul to ISIS
Iraqi authorities have arrested Mahdi Gharrawi, the former commander of operations in the country’s northern Nineveh province, because they blame him for surrendering Iraq’s second largest city of Mosul to the Daes terror group four years ago, the Alsumaria TV channel reported on Tuesday, citing its sources. According to the broadcaster, Gharrawi, who was responsible for defending […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Two Shiite towns in rural Idlib to be fully evacuated as per new deal
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:10 P.M.) – The Syrian government and jihadi groups in Idlib province have reached an agreement to evacuate all residents of two besieged towns in exchange of mass prisoners’ release. According to the agreement, all 6900 residents (fighters as well civilians) of Fouaa and Kafraya will be evacuated to the government-held southern Aleppo […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi, Kurdish forces overrun ISIS south of Makhmour
Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), backed by Peshmerga fighters, launched a joint operation to oust ISIS elements from Mount Qarachogh, near Makhmour. The campaign, heavily backed by the international coalition forces and airstrikes, have secured up to 30 square kilometers of territories located south of the mountain. Tunnels, hideouts and fortifications of the terror group were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
RCEP events in Bangkok, 20-24 July 2018
17-Jul-2018 RCEP events in Bangkok, 20-24 July 2018 20 July, 9am-5pm: Thailand national workshop on RCEP @ Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, Building 1, Room 103. Contact 20 July 1pm-2pm: Press conference @ The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT), Maneeya Center, Penthouse, Ploenchit Road 518/5, Patumwan More info 21-22 July, 9am-6pm: Civil society meeting on RCEP @ Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, Building 1, Room 103. Contact 23 July, (...)
Spotlight on negotiations of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Bangkok
17-Jul-2018 Civil society organisations from the RCEP negotiating countries will hold a press briefing at the FCCT on 20th July, Friday, 1.00 - 2.00 P.M. to highlight concerns regarding RCEP negotiations on human rights, intellectual property and investment rules.
Briefer: Mega-FTAs and its implications on Asian Workers
17-Jul-2018 Cross-regional mega-FTAs are now being preferred over bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements as imperialist powers compete for cheap labor, sources of raw materials, and markets.
Japan, EU sign free trade pact amid worries about Trump
17-Jul-2018 The deal removes EU tariffs of 10 percent on Japanese cars and 3 percent on most car parts. It would also scrap Japanese duties of some 30 percent or more on EU cheese and 15 percent on wines, and secure access to large public tenders in Japan.
Chamber hopes for revival of EU-Malaysia free trade deal
17-Jul-2018 The EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hopeful that the new government will resume talks on the EU-Malaysia free trade agreement.
Caught fishing illegally in occupied Western Sahara
17-Jul-2018 Several EU-flagged vessels have blatantly ignored and violated the EU Court judgment invalidating the EU-Morocco fish agreement in Western Sahara.
First round of talks for EU-NZ free trade deal underway
17-Jul-2018 Following an official launch in Wellington, the first formal round of negotiations for a deal between New Zealand and the European Union got underway in Brussels.
The Left’s Outrage Over Trump-Putin Diplomacy Shows Brainwashing Power of 2-Party System
[image: left] To the new left and the neocons, war is the only answer and if you attempt to prevent it through diplomacy, you are committing treason. The post The Left’s Outrage Over Trump-Putin Diplomacy Shows Brainwashing Power of 2-Party System appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
US Legal/Political Crisis Plays out....but only on TV and Twitter....since Congress and the Courts don't exist anymore
*Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby* After all the hubbub/commotion of yesterday, today the infantile and passive American [sh]eople are being lulled back to sleep by the media...with fables like the Fox News item about a statue of the Virgin Mary that cries "olive oil tears that smell like roses". This is what passes for the Fifth Estate in the USA. Yesterday was far more exciting. The "Fox" press was channeling the classic tale of "Brer Rabbit". With Trump playing the impetuous rabbit...and Vladimir Putin in the unenviable role of the "tar baby". Trump got too close to the tar b... more »
Is the Trump Administration Making Immigrants Pay $800 for DNA Tests to Get Their Children Back?
A handful of parents in Texas said they were told by social workers they would have to pay for DNA testing to be reunified with separated immigrant children.
Was Accused Russian Spy Mariia Butina Photographed in the Oval Office?
An image purportedly showing accused Russian spy Mariia Butina in the Oval Office with President Trump is a case of misidentification.
Jupiter’s Moon Count Reaches 79, Including Tiny ‘Oddball’
That brings the number of moons at Jupiter to 79, the most of any planet. Saturn is next with 61.
Chicago Protests Continue After Video of Shooting Released
[image: chicago-protests-continue-after-video-of-shooting-released] Protests in Chicago continued Monday after police released body-cam video of Saturday's shooting of a 37-year-old black man.
Socialist Ocasio-Cortez Stumbles When Asked Common-sense Questions
[image: socialist-ocasio-cortez-stumbles-when-asked-common-sense-questions] Upon close inspection, the bright shining Democrat star from the Bronx, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, isn't quite so bright after all.
Why Pot Gives You The Munchies Identified In Animal Studies
It's no secret that marijuana usage leads to hunger, it even has a colloquial name - "the munchies." But understanding the neuroscience of that that could also help people who lose their appetites during illness. read more
Hunter Gatherers Baked Their Own Bread 14,000 Years Ago - 4,000 Years Before Agriculture
Some 4,000 years before domesticated agriculture, hunter-gatherers baked their own bread, according to a discovery at an archaeological site in northeastern Jordan. Researchers have discovered the charred remains of a flatbread baked around 14,400 years ago, the oldest direct evidence of bread found to date, predating the advent of agriculture by at least 4,000 years. The findings suggest that bread production based on wild cereals may have encouraged hunter-gatherers to cultivate cereals, and thus contributed to the agricultural revolution in the Neolithic period. read more
Iraq Government Starts Crackdown On Protests
Night protest in Baghdad's Shula (Iraq Newspaper) As Iraq reached its 11th day of protests there were events in six provinces. The real news of the day however was with the Abadi government, which promised new programs to meet the demands of the demonstrators, while starting a crackdown on activists. People came out into the streets in Baghdad, Basra, Dhi Qar, Karbala, Muthanna, and Najaf. In the capital, there was talkof huge demonstrations, which did not materialize. At the start of the day there were two gatherings in Tahrir Square and Shula, and then people went home. At ni... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 17
1920 British worked out ceasefire with Iraqi rebels to end siege of Abu Sukhair 1925 Frontier Commission report to League of Nations on where border between Turkey and UK controlled Iraq should be Said Mosul vilyat should be in Iraq after British seized it after WW1 armistice (Musings On Iraq article on how Mosul province became part of Iraq) 1951 Iraq made last payment to Turkey of oil revenues in return for giving up claims to Mosul after WWI 1958 Gen. Qasim sent delegation to meet with Gen. Nasser of Egypt to talk uniting 2 countries 1968 Baath coup overthrew Pres ... more »
New Kentucky Law Puts Limits on Drone Spying, Will Help Thwart Federal Surveillance Program
By Michael Maharrey On Saturday, a Kentucky law went into effect requiring police to get a warrant before engaging in drone surveillance in most situations.... more »
Lock Them All Up …
Democrats have announced that it is treason to dispute claims made by the intelligence community. Lock them all up …… TimesMachine: June 24, 1992 – NYTimes.com Daily News – Google News Archive Search potentialtrends.pdf
What Are the Legal Pathways for Central Americans to Enter the U.S.?
The conventional wisdom about immigration suggests that the migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border are cheating the system, “skipping the line” or otherwise blatantly breaking the rules. The United States is a country of laws, the thinking goes, and hopeful migrants should not be allowed to enter unless they do so legally. But what are these legal options? We decided to try to answer this question by looking at the categories for visas to the United States and the availability of these options for the 162,000 Central Americans who arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border in the past... more »
The Space Force Should Improve the Cybersecurity of Space Assets
President Trump offered his support last month for the creation of a Space Force within the U.S. military. In a paper released last week, my Harvard colleague Greg Falco argues that one of the first missions for this new force should be to improve the cybersecurity of space assets. This proposal is worthy of deep consideration as the cybersecurity of space assets remains a top, if underexamined, priority for national security, and the opportunity to shape the roles and missions of a new Space Force will soon pass. Falco does not hype the threat, but his assessment of the risks ar... more »
No Grand Bargain for Syria at Trump-Putin Summit
*Trump and Putin Say They Will Cooperate on Syria, But No Grand Bargain* The Trump administration has signaled in recent weeks that it would like to reach a grand bargain with Russian President Vladimir Putin that splits the Iranian-Russian alliance in Syria and forces Iranian troops from the country. But the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki yesterday appears to have made little progress on Syria. In their remarks afterward, President Trump and and President Putin said that they hoped to deepen their cooperation in efforts to end the Syrian civil war and stressed that they were both ... more »
Standards for Impeachment: Trump’s Defense of Putin in the Face of Russia’s Electoral Attacks
(Source: Wikimedia/The Kremlin) Robert Mueller produced yet another detailed masterwork last week, documenting the seriousness of the Russian attack on the electoral process in 2016. The president wasted no time in scorning his inquiry. Shortly after reaching foreign soil ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin, he referred to the Russia probe as a merely "political problem," no more than "pure stupidity." It was not a throwaway remark. President Trump took up the point yet again at the Helsinki press conference on Monday with an attack on the special counsel’s probe as “ridicu... more »
Time for Congress to address social media censorship
“The House Judiciary Committee’s hearing “will specifically look at concerns regarding a lack of transparency and potential bias in the filtering practices of social media companies,” according to a press release issued Friday.” click here
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Trumpiest Of Them All?
*Do we need more like this in Congress?* Georgia is lousy with white Trumpists-- especially outside the Atlanta Metro, where Hillary did even better than Obama had. Trump won the state's 16 electoral votes 2,089,104 (51.05%) to 1,877,963 (45.89%). Even during the Republican primary, Trump won every single one of Georgia's 159 counties except 4 in the Atlanta Metro plus Clarke County (Athens), all of which were won by Rubio. In the general, 6 rural counties Obama won in 2012-- Baker, Dooly, Early, Peach, Quitman and Twiggs, swung over to Trump. White rural Georgia is still Trump Coun... more »
July 17: Wealth and Greed.
This will be a short blog - if it ever gets finished at all. My computer has been going strange on me. Sites that I need don't respond. A full day of writing I have done has disappeared - twice! I was hoping to get this off on Monday night. But it will be shorter than usual because the part I'm sending has already disappeared twice - so I'm not going to temp fate more than I have to. _______________________________________________________________ http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/global-warming-risks-1.4748225 Gee! Who woulda thunk it? In fact, the risks are immense - and final. So why h... more »
Updates
Some of you have asked, "LL do you have a life?" The answer is that no, I do not. While I'm waiting for things to happen as I am at the moment, I sometimes chop these things out because I have a few readers who are interested. I was on the phone from 5:00 am this morning (8 on the East Coast) trying to get some people to move. As of this moment, I've been assured that things are happening, but I have yet to get a detailed report. Unfortunately I can't clone myself 1000 times and be everywhere at once. Now for the updates *North Korea Update* Kim visited the northeast on an inspecti... more »
A New Low: MGM Files Lawsuit Against Over 1,000 Las Vegas Shooting Victims
[image: lawsuit] In response to attempts to hold MGM Resorts International liable for the Las Vegas shooting, the company has filed a lawsuit against more than 1,000 victims The post A New Low: MGM Files Lawsuit Against Over 1,000 Las Vegas Shooting Victims appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Bicyclist Versus Lift Bridge. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Police say a bicyclist who weaved past the gates blocking access to a bridge over a river escaped serious injury after falling into the gap.
Prince Harry, Meghan Visit Nelson Mandela Exhibition
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have visited an exhibition in London charting the life of Nelson Mandela.
Police Post Mugshot of Lost Dog, Bail Paid in Cookies
A dog is home after police in a New Jersey shore town posted its mugshot on social media.
Puerto Ricans Accused of Misusing $8M in Funds
A mayor and two former government officials in Puerto Rico face public corruption charges in separate cases that involve a total of $8 million in federal and local funds.
Nickelodeon Announces New ‘Rugrats’ Episodes, Movie
A live-action movie, written by David Goodman, featuring computer generated characters is slated to hit theaters in November 2020.
Obama to Deliver Mandela Address in Likely Rebuke to Trump
An estimated 14,000 people gathered at a cricket stadium in Johannesburg for the speech, which will be streamed online.
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Combat vet posts shocking picture of how many pills he has to take because cannabis is illegal
One veteran got so frustrated with the number of pills he had been prescribed to take on a daily basis that he decided to create a visual aid. After calculating that he took more than 9,855 prescription pills annually, he got an idea. Joshua Lee served with the Missouri National Guard from 2007 to 2014, and spent […] The post Combat vet posts shocking picture of how many pills he has to take because cannabis is illegal appeared first on Health Nut News.
Using ducks instead of pesticides, making us less dependent on chemicals
I ran across this story about a week ago and as I began to research it I found that the Japanese brilliant idea has taken root all over the place. Take a couple of minutes and check out the three videos below! XO- Erin One man who saw this happening in Japan brought the idea […] The post Using ducks instead of pesticides, making us less dependent on chemicals appeared first on Health Nut News.
Reject this from your doctor, it’s the leading cause of death if you’re under 50
Opioid addiction is at an all-time high in the U.S. — so much so, it’s been identified as a significant factor in unemployment among men, and opioid overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of the more than 63,600 […] The post Reject this from your doctor, it’s the leading cause of death if you’re under 50 appeared first on Health Nut News.
My chiropractor (and Dr. Mercola’s too!) finally fixed my frozen shoulder with this technique!
(Note from Erin: I’ve tried many chiropractors, but darned if my frozen shoulder didn’t come back. However, thanks to Dr. Hill and the Gonstead technique I’m feeling so much better. I’ll be providing a list of chiropractors around the country who do this. A big thank you to Dr. Hill and his wife at Hill Chiropractic […] The post My chiropractor (and Dr. Mercola’s too!) finally fixed my frozen shoulder with this technique! appeared first on Health Nut News.
What Happened
Emperor Napoleon welomes Tsar Alexander to the floating pavilion on the Neman near Tilsit, 25 June 1807. Via Wikimedia Commons. Interpreting what happened yesterday in Helsinki is handicapped by the news media's reluctance to consider whether Donald Trump is guilty of something or not. Which is totally understandable! They're not supposed to judge! But they can't even allow themselves to consider what kind of crime we'd be talking about with any specificity, and this leads to a kind of sentimental muddling of the story, as in this report from The Times: “You have been watching,” sai... more »
Tuesday Morning LInks
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - James Wilt examines how Canada lets the corporate sector get away with paying far less than a fair price for our natural resources. And Marc Lee points out the massive subsidies British Columbia has handed to the natural gas industry in particular. - Christo Aivalis discusses the need to put public ownership on the table to ensure the availability of necessary services in the face of both business collapses and warped market incentives: (I)n a recent announcement, Greyhound Canada has decided to end its passenger bus lines west of Ontario,... more »
Brazil, Argentina Sign Deal to Share Odebrecht Plea-Bargaining Information
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A legal cooperation agreement signed between Brazil and Argentina allows the courts of the neighboring country to use information from plea agreements signed by Odebrecht executives in the widespread Lava Jato (Car Wash) corruption probe. According to Brazilian authorities several corruption cases involving one […]
"What will you get when you #AbolishICE?"
Miguel, over at Gun Free Zone, asks that question - and responds with graphic images of the cartel violence in that country. *WARNING: THESE IMAGES ARE SICKENING, NAUSEATING AND VERY, VERY GRAPHIC. DO NOT CLICK OVER THERE UNLESS YOU'RE TRULY WILLING TO VIEW THEM.* That said, if you want to see the reality of what might be coming our way unless we secure our borders, click over to GFZ and view them for yourself. Miguel is right. That could all too easily come to US cities as well, unless we get control of our borders. Peter
Pres. Trump's Conventional Arms Transfer Policy Calls for Increased U.S. Global Military Presence
[image: pres-trump-s-conventional-arms-transfer-policy-calls-for-increased-u-s-global-military-presence] President Trump's plan for conventional arms transfer calls for rapid expansion of the American military-industrial complex.
Suspect in Chainsaw Attack Deported 11 Times
[image: suspect-in-chainsaw-attack-deported-11-times] Police in Whittier, California, allege that Alejandro Alvarez, 32, attacked his wife in the chest with a chainsaw.
TRIBAL SNAPSHOTS: Long-standing disdain!
*TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018Part 2—The basket of self-defeat:* We would assume that Peter Strzok is a perfectly decent person. Beyond that, we would assume that he, like everyone else, has imperfections and flaws. Some of these imperfections may reflect characteristic tendencies of his sociological tribe. As a general matter, we humans don't like to acknowledge our imperfections. That's especially true of those imperfections which may be especially embarrassing. So it was that Agent Strzok offered a silly explanation last week for a couple of things he once said: GOODLATTE (7/12/18... more »
Why the U.S. Spends So Much More Than Other Nations on Health Care
Studies point to a simple reason, the prices, not to the amount of care. And lowering prices would upset a lot of people in the health industry. The United States spends almost twice as much on health care, as … Continue reading →
Afraid of Falling? For Older Adults, the Dutch Have a Cure
A course teaching older people how to fall, and not to fall, in Leusden, the Netherlands. LEUSDEN, Netherlands — The shouts of schoolchildren playing outside echoed through the gymnasium where an obstacle course was being set up. There was the … Continue reading →
Finding Purpose for a Good Life. But Also a Healthy One.
Happiness has little to do with it. Research suggests meaning in your life is important for well-being. Volunteering to help children, for example, or to take care of a pet can improve your well-being, research suggests. My favorite medical … Continue reading →
Eating Wheat Fuels Staphylococcus, Clostridium, and Klebsiella Growth, Study Suggests
Research indicates that the consumption of wheat contributes to the growth of pathogenic bacteria in our gut, adding to growing concern that wheat (which is often contaminated with Roundup herbicide) is one of the worst foods to consume for gut … Continue reading →
Opening Pandora’s Bread Box: The Critical Role of Wheat Lectin in Human Disease.
Now that celiac disease has been allowed official entry into the annals of established medical conditions, and gluten intolerance is no longer entirely a fringe medical concept, the time has come to draw attention to the powerful little chemical in … Continue reading →
Echinacea Tea’s Immune-Boosting Benefits
Story at-a-glance Made from the leaves and flower buds (and sometimes roots) of the plant, Echinacea tea has been used for hundreds of years as a remedy for a wide range of ailments Echinacea has been known for its many … Continue reading →
Majority of Supermarket Meats Are Still Riddled With Superbugs
Story at-a-glance Despite strong warnings about the promotion of antibiotic-resistance, 80 percent of antibiotics sold in the U.S. are still given to livestock — not to treat acute infections but as a preventive measure, and as a growth promoter When … Continue reading →
Detection of bone marrow edema possible through DECT: European Radiology
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/detection-of-bone-marrow-edema-possible-through-dect-european-radiology/
Elobixibat- New treatment for chronic constipation
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/elobixibat-new-treatment-for-chronic-constipation/
Hydralazine-Induced Hepatotoxicity Described in Case Report
https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/hydralazine-induced-hepatotoxicity-described-in-case-report/
India Determined to Save Iran Nuclear Deal: Araqchi
India Determined to Save Iran Nuclear Deal: Araqchi by https://www.presstv.com/ Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says India is determined to maintain the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA.) – “India is resolved to save the JCPOA,” said Araqchi following a meeting with government officials during a trip to the Indian capital New Delhi on Monday. “Considering the US’ recent move […]
How the Defence Industry Buys Washington
I haven't posted on this specific subject for some time and, given the upcoming midterm elections and the meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States, I thought it was time to revisit one of the most powerful groups in the United States, the defence industry. Thanks to Open Secrets, we have ready access to how much the defence sector has contributed to politicians and how much it spends on lobbying. This is particularly pertinent given the hundreds of billions of dollars that are transferred from American taxpayers to a handful of companies every year. Let's start... more »
Arctic Update
Arctic sea ice volume melt slowed a little yesterday, pushing back my projection for an ice-free Arctic to August 24, at 9:07 pm +/- ten minutes. Spreadsheet Data Meanwhile, the Greenland meltdown is occurring without any actual melt, and near record … Continue reading →
Climate Science – Where “Fastest Warming” Means Cooling
Climate scientists say the Antarctic Peninsula is the fastest warming place on Earth. Inside the Fastest Warming Place on Earth – The Leonard Lopate Show – WNYC It is actually the fastest cooling place on earth. RSS / MSU … Continue reading →
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From Jenna Orkin The Relentless Radicalization Of Sweden Diseases spread by ticks are on the rise — here's what you are at risk for throughout the US Former congressman Joe Walsh explains how Sacha Baron Cohen 'duped' him into supporting arming toddlers with guns World's Largest Shipping Company Collapses as Trade War Reality Hits Beijing Sends Spy Ship To Monitor Rimpac Wargames After Being Disinvited De-Dollarization: Chinese Refiner Replaces US Imports With Iranian Crude Assange Could Soon Be Evicted from London Embassy A reporter went undercover as a Facebook moderator and found ... more »
New Litmus Test For Patriotism: Loyalty To the Police State
Treason is in the air. If you hate everything that Trump stands for, but still agree with him that #Russiagate is a fraud***, then it naturally follows that you are just as much a traitor as he allegedly is. Hysteria is in the air. Trump betrayed the United States by meeting with Vladimir Putin, who did attack us, is attacking us, and will continue to attack us. If you don't believe it, then you weren't paying attention when actor, Hillary Clinton supporter and #MeToo critic Morgan Freeman made the big announcement last year. He informed the nation that we are at war with Russia, a... more »
The War Is On To Stop The Extradition Of Julian Assange
By Aaron Kesel WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may soon face eviction from the London embassy that has sheltered him for the last six years “any day now” according... more »
Editor's Note: Blogging Will Be Sporadic For The Next Six Weeks
Military and Intelligence News Briefs and World News Briefs will be posted later today. It also looks like my blogging is going to be sparse till the end of August. I am about to be swamped with numerous visitors from overseas for the next 6 weeks. Everyone ... and I mean everyone .... wants to see my mom (she is 92), and they are taking the opportunity to do it now. I am also receiving some VIPs (who are also my friends) from overseas in two weeks ... which further complicates everything. What that means is that I must play the host, tour guide, chauffeur, cook, and butler. As a ru... more »
Map shows strategic importance of recently-captured Tall Harra in northwest Daraa
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Forces have managed to recapture the strategic Tall Harra located in the northwestern flank of Daraa province following fierce battles with rebel fighters. Having been under rebel control since 2014, the extremely-significant hilltop is the highest peak across Daraa province with an altitude of 1075 meters; located 12 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army captures one of the largest towns in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) resumed their large-scale offensive in Daraa, today, following a major advance on Monday. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army swept through four towns near the strategic hilltop of Tal Al-Harrah, securing much of this area after the rebel forces withdrew towards the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Indonesian ISIS leader who led terrorist attacks in Malaysia has been killed in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – An Indonesian Islamic State (ISIS) leader that helped carry out several terrorist attacks in Malaysia has been killed in Syria, the Malaysia daily Bernama reported today. Citing a report from the Bukit Aman (federal police), Bernama stated that the Islamic State leader, Bahrum Naim, was killed in a drone attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, US agree on need to eliminate terrorist threat – Putin
Russia and the United States agree that the terrorist threat must be neutralized and that the two states should cooperate on the issue, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a Fox News interview on Monday. When asked how Russian-US relations changed after the summit in Helsinki, Putin replied: “Primarily, I think, we should be grateful […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish political party prepares for talks with Syrian gov’t (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – Members of the Syrian Democratic Council met in Tabqa, in the opposition-held Raqqa Governorate on Monday, in order to establish a united opposition team ahead of planned talks with Damascus. President of the SDC – a Kurdish-led alliance of Syrian opposition forces consisting largely of US-backed Kurdish SDF forces – Riad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s elite forces approach occupied Golan Heights (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored an important advance in southwest Syria on Monday, seizing the key hilltop of Tal Al-Harrah in northwest Daraa. As a result of this advance, the Syrian Army was able to secure the recently reconciled town of Al-Harrah, which is overlooked by its corresponding hilltop. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Kurdish forces assassinate rebel commander in northern Aleppo (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:35 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) assassinated one of the leaders of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) in the Afrin region of Aleppo this past weekend, the group’s official media wing reported this morning. According to the YPG, their sleeper cell inside the Afrin region carried out an ambush against […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures town, hilltop in central Al-Quneitra (video)
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized their first town in the Al-Quneitra Governorate, Sunday, after a short battle with the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. Backed by the Liwaa Suqour Al-Quneitra faction of the National Defense Forces (NDF), the Syrian Arab Army attacked Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions inside the town of Masharah near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed forces, Syrian gov’t plan to hold peace talks – report
The Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) plans for talks with the government come on the heels of the Helsinki summit meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump, where the two men focused extensively on the Syrian conflict and ways to resolve the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. The political arm of the majority Kurdish SDF militia group which controls […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rebels threaten to launch big offensive on besieged Shiite towns after failed peace talks
BEIRUT, 12:50 P.M.) – The peace talks between the Syrian government and rebel forces in rural Idlib towns of Al-Fou’aa and Kafraya have failed, a source told Al-Masdar News this afternoon. According to the source, the government and rebel forces were unable to reach an agreement on the fate of the two besieged Shiite towns […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rebels fall further back in west Daraa as Syrian troops capture another town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The rebel forces in western Daraa are having another rough day, as they struggle to hold onto the remaining towns under their control. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) advanced to the town of Al-‘Aaliyah, where they were confronted by a small force from the Free […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Crazy combat footage of Houthi forces overwhelming Saudi Army troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Houthi forces recently carried out a powerful attack that targeted a key mountaintop in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. According to the Yemeni group, their troops stormed the Saudi Army’s positions at the Al-Doud Mountain in the kingdom’s Jizan province. During the attack, the Houthi forces were reportedly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian military chief accuses US of undermining Middle East security
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said that the United States wants to undermine security in the Middle East. “[The United States of] America tops the list of countries that seek to create insecurity in the region and is against the restoration of security to the region,” Baqeri said Monday during his visit in Pakistan, as quoted […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army seizes several areas in northwest Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their large-scale offensive in the Daraa Governorate, today, targeting the remaining areas controlled by the rebel forces. Backed by heavy airstrikes from their Russian counterparts, the Syrian Army stormed a number of towns around the Tal Al-Harrah area in a bid to expel the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel targets two alleged Hamas posts in Gaza (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) released footage on Monday, allegedly showing Israeli airstrikes against two Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. The IDF claimed that incendiary balloons had been launched from nearby earlier in the day, which it said caused fires in Israel. Mandatory credit: Israeli Defence Forces Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is Iran About To Lose Two-Thirds Of Its Oil Export Market?
FILE PHOTO: A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/File Photo *Reuters*: *As sanctions start to bite, Iran crude exports set to wilt* LONDON (Reuters) - Iran’s oil exports could fall by as much as two-thirds by the end of the year because of new U.S. sanctions, putting oil markets under huge strain amid supply outages elsewhere in the world. Washington initially planned to totally shut Iran out of global oil markets after President Donald Trump abandoned... more »
We must stop suffering fools
James E. Smith: Making well-reasoned decisions – and standing up to bullies, oppression and intolerance – are hallmarks of our nation’s success story.
Maladaptation to bogus climate change
People seem to think that adaptation to climate change is a free good. Some people tout it as a "no regrets" alternative to questionable mitigation efforts such as decarbonization. It is certainly not free and if the projected changes fail to occur it can easily be very bad.
Rise, Like Lions After Slumber - A Quotation from Percy B. Shelley
*Click on the image to enlarge* *“Rise, like lions after slumber In unvanquishable number! Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you: Ye are many—they are few!”* Percy B. Shelley (1792 to 1822). English Poet Note: *This quotation came from his poem, The Masque of Anarchy*
IS/Daesh Combat Drones From Great Britain
IS/Daesh’s drone achievements have important implications for future drone use & hybridized threats, as the group’s drone feats could serves as a model or inspiration for other terrorists and/or nation-states and proxy groups that are developing their own hybrid warfare strategies. The post IS/Daesh Combat Drones From Great Britain appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Notice of arbitration filed against State of Kuwait
17-Jul-2018 Russian businesswoman Marsha Lazareva has filed a notice of international arbitration with the State of Kuwait for breaching a bilateral investment treaty.
Uzbekistan, EU to open negotiations on new comprehensive agrt
17-Jul-2018 The Council of the European Union has adopted today negotiating directives to negotiate an enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan.
Conseil UE ok : Sahara Occidental inclus à l'accord commercial Maroc
17-Jul-2018 Les ministres des affaires étrangères des États membres de l'UE ont approuvé aujourd'hui l'amendement proposé au protocole commercial avec le Maroc qui inclut le Sahara Occidental occupé, malgré l'absence de consentement du peuple du territoire.
Polisario condemns Council's approval of Western Sahara trade deal
17-Jul-2018 The Western Sahara liberation movement, Frente Polisario, has issued a statement condemning today's EU Council decision to include Western Sahara in the Morocco trade agreement.
L'Union européenne et le Japon s'apprêtent à libéraliser totalement leurs échanges
17-Jul-2018 Les deux partenaires, qui représentent près d'un tiers du PIB mondial, signent leur partenariat économique qui consacrera le libre-échange entre eux, et un accord de partenariat stratégique.
Abandoned art
Artist (at the Rhein Center, Lakeside, OH) Bev Beatty is leaving small pieces of art around our little community called “abandoned art.” Whoever finds them can keep them, or leave them for someone else to find. Today at the Wellness Center I noticed something on the window sill and thought someone had forgotten something. Then I noticed the note inside that it was abandoned art just for me to find or leave as is. It’s a tiny Christmas tree in blue, pink and taupe, just the colors of our cottage, so of course, I brought it home for the fireplace mantel. [image: Abandoned art 20... more »
Four Years Ago Today, Cops Killed Eric Garner and the Only Person in Jail Is the Man Who Filmed It
[image: garner] While the man who filmed Eric Garner being choked to death by the NYPD, the cops responsible for his death are still getting paid. The post Four Years Ago Today, Cops Killed Eric Garner and the Only Person in Jail Is the Man Who Filmed It appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Cop Charged After Video Shows Him Execute Unarmed Mother by Shooting Her in the Head
[image: mother] A California police officer has been charged with manslaughter after he was caught on video executing an unarmed mother, shooting her in the head. The post Cop Charged After Video Shows Him Execute Unarmed Mother by Shooting Her in the Head appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
US media losing its mind over Trump-Putin summit
The media’s mania over Trump’s Helsinki performance and the so-called Russia-gate scandal reached new depths on Monday The post US media losing its mind over Trump-Putin summit appeared first on The Duran.
Why Did President Trump Raise The Issue Of The DNC Server's And Hillary Clinton's Missing 33,000 Emails In Helsinki
*WNU Editor: *When I heard President Trump's remarks yesterday I said to myself that it was his way of responding to Meuller's indictments from Friday .... *‘It's a big FU from Mueller’* (Politico). But the President is also demanding answers that his critics do not want answers to (i.e. who really colluded with the Russians) .... *Trump Throws a Server Wrench into Mueller’s Indictment Machine* (LifeZette). And then there is Vladimir Putin stepping into all of this, bringing up the issue of Bill Browder, $1.5 billion in missing funds, and accusing him of transferring $400,000,000 t... more »
Blockchain, Self-Sovereign Identity, and Selling Off Humanity
from Wrench in the Gears July 15, 2018 It’s time activists began to develop a working knowledge of Blockchain and self-sovereign digital identity, because these are the mechanisms that will drive the transition to IoT monitoring for the purposes of Pay for Success deal evaluation. I created a slide share about Blockchain as part of a “Smart Cities” post I wrote last year, which can be accessed here if it helps to have visuals. The technology became public in 2008 when Santoshi Nakamoto published the whitepaper“Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Electronic Cash System.” No one knows who Na... more »
Is President Trump Right About Russia?
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *David P. Goldman, PJ Media:* *Once Again, President Trump Is Magnificently Right—This Time About Russia* President Trump offended the entire political spectrum with a tweet this morning blaming the U.S. for poor relations with Russia. “Our relationship with Russia has NEVER been worse thanks to many years of U.S. foolishness and stupidity,” the president said, and he is entirely correct. By this I do not mean to say that Russia is a beneficent actor in world affairs ... more »
Trump and Putin: The New Paradigm in Action, Sending Traitors into Hysterical Fits of Rage
[image: President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation | July 16, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] The historic summit today between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has marked a dramatic phase-shift in history. It is the result of a long, difficult battle, led in no small part by Lyndon LaRouche over the past fifty years, to create an alignment of interests among the great nations and cultures of history as the necessary and sufficient force required to end the tyranny of the British Empire once and for all. In par... more »
A Survivor Remembers The Killing Fields Of Cambodia And The Denial Of The Genocide From The Academic Left
*Matthew Blackwell, Quillette:* *Devastation and Denial: Cambodia and the Academic Left* Looking out across the yellow-washed angular buildings that clutter the inner city of Phnom Penh in 2016, hindsight fills me with anxiety. Imagining myself here in 1975, I recall the jubilant and cheering crowds in the spring of that year who weren’t privy to that hindsight as they welcomed Khmer Rouge communists into Cambodia’s capital city after months of siege. On the morning of 17 April, word had arrived that the Khmer Rouge had captured the government’s last beleaguered military strongho... more »
American Stupidity
America is a very stupid country. That statement must be true, Dana Milbank writes in *The Washington Post*, because Donald Trump keeps repeating it: He offered this opinion on at least nine occasions since he launched his campaign for the presidency — and he should know. It is furthermore the president’s highly intelligent opinion we have been led by “stupid people” and “our laws are so corrupt and stupid.” We have been stupid about trade. We have been stupid in dealing with Iraq, Iran, China, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Muslims. We have the “dumbest” immigration laws. Among the ... more »
Untitled
*On Education, Trump Needs More Aristotle and Less Betsy DeVos* *I am not sure I wholly agree with this. A lot depends on the particular curriculum. I would like to see a heap more history taught and a whole lot less sex education and environmentalism * The United States government has a frustrating habit of enlarging its bureaucratic apparatuses rather than consolidating them. So when the Trump administration recently proposed merging the Departments of Labor and Education because, in the words of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, “artificial barriers between education and wo... more »
Uber Driver Refuses Service For Blacks
If this was a story about three black people being refused an Uber ride then imagine the media response, the BBC would be up in arms about racist Americans emboldened by President Donald Trump's election. However as it's about an Uber driver refusing to take three black Trump supporters the media just don't care. https://youtu.be/3Vhn6jBJX4s
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*U.S. CO2 Levels Drop Again — So Why Aren't Green Groups Rejoicing?* Global Warming: Once more, science provides bad news for global warming alarmists. U.S. CO2 levels again declined during 2017, despite overall global output again rising. Credit U.S. fracking and the natural gas boom. But don't worry: the hysteria won't end. The new report, based on U.S. data, shows clearly the U.S. continuing downward trend. "The U.S. emitted 15.6 metric tons of CO2 per person in 1950," wrote the Daily Caller. "After rising for decades, it's declined in recent years to 15.8 metric tons per perso... more »
Trump, Putin, Helsinki - and reality
All the fuss and bother over President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki is giving me a delicious case of schadenfreude. The Deep State and its minions in the news media were so sure that they'd set things up in such a way that President Trump could not help but be embarrassed, or come a cropper in some way . . . and he outsmarted them all. The current screaming and carryings-on are so over the top as to be obvious to anyone with half a working brain cell. Let's examine things in the cold, hard light of reality, shall we? First off, *President Tru... more »
David Hume: “Of Scepticism With Regard to the Senses”
1738 edition of the *Treatise*David Hume discusses human knowledge of external world in Book 1 of his *A Treatise of Human Nature*. He begins by placing an implicit faith in human senses and makes note of the position that we have a direct perceptual access to the world around us. But his philosophical rumination gives rise to the notion that while human beings have a direct access to their perceptions (Lockean ideas), this is not the same as having direct access to the objects themselves. This problem leads Hume to consider the representational position that there are two objects ... more »
Cuba's Entrepreneurs Face A Host Of Obstacles In Running Their Small Business
Photo: Hansel Leyva *Riury Rodriguez Lorenzo, Havana Times*: *Cuba’s Self-Employed and their “Struggle” * HAVANA TIMES — Ever since they emerged in Cuba, “self-employed workers” have had to put up with a host of obstacles. Those of us who are with the times we live in (the 21st century!) aren’t recognized as an essential part of the national economy. The positive effect our actions have on the population’s quality of life is undervalued and worst yet, we are made to be victims of a manipulative thought: “the private sector is synonymous with easy money.” The anti-capitalist cultu... more »
All You Wanted To Know About Nuclear War
*Julian Borger and Ian Sample, The Guardian:* *All you wanted to know about nuclear war but were too afraid to ask* *The use of a nuclear weapon is now more likely than any time since the cold war, but the probability of humanity being wiped out entirely has diminished.* *Which countries have nuclear weapons?* There are nine countries that possess nuclear weapons. Five of these (the US, Russia, the UK, France and China) are members of the official owners club, who made their weapons early and had them legitimised in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) signed in 1968, the k... more »
Finding the Five Best Churrascarias in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Churrasco (barbecue) is a Brazilian and Latin American institution; and churrascarias are a staple of the Carioca food scene. These culinary institutions offer bountiful selections of every cut, type and quantity of meat to satisfy even the most voracious of carnivores. Here is a selection […]
Months Before His Death, Anthony Bourdain Blasted ‘Rapey’ Bill Clinton, Exposed Hillary’s Complicity
[image: bourdain] Months before he died, Anthony Bourdain blew the lid off the Clinton sex scandal and noted how Hillary helped Bill smear and degrade the victims. The post Months Before His Death, Anthony Bourdain Blasted ‘Rapey’ Bill Clinton, Exposed Hillary’s Complicity appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Blue America Endorses An Inspiring New Candidate-- Meet Matt Haggman (FL-27)
*I want to introduce Blue America's newest endorsed candidate, Matt Haggman in Miami-Dade, the 27th district, from which Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is retiring. The only reason this very blue seat has remained in Republican hands for so long is because Debbie Wasserman Schultz has done everything in her once- considerable power to undermine and sabotage any Democrat who has gone up against Ros-Lehtinen, an old crony of hers from when they both served in the Florida state legislature and worked together to gerrymander the state in a way that helped the GOP and, of course, Wasserman Schultz... more »
Appeasing the Brexiteers
Astonishing scenes. Last night the government scraped a victory by three votes on its customs bill. It was able to do so because thanks to the votes of our friends the Labour-in-name-onlys - Frank Field, Kate Hoey, and Graham Stringer - and the absence from Parliament of Uncle Vince Cable and Tim Farron. Clearly they had priorities more pressing than derailing Theresa May's ridiculous and incoherent Brexit plan. Well, thanks to May's acceptance of Jacob Rees-Mogg's four wrecking amendments to her customs plan, she has - at least at first glance - made her own negotiating position ... more »
Beijing Tells The Chinese News Media Not To Mention The Trade War
*SCMP: **Don’t mention the trade war: what China doesn’t want people to know in its dispute with the US* *‘You can’t use trade war in your headline’, one media source says, as censors seek to control the way the dispute is reported.* China’s censors are scrambling to control the narrative about the trade war with the US by giving the media a list of dos and don’ts when reporting on the topic, sources have said. Four separate sources working for Chinese media, who were briefed on these internal instructions, told the South China Morning Post that they were told not to “over-repor... more »
The Center for American Progress’ delusional polling fantasies
Joe Romm at the renewable energy-funded Center for American Progress published a doozy of a self-delusional article.
If the 12 indicted Russians never face trial in the US, can anything be gained?
Joel Samuels, Professor of Law, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Will 12 Russians indicted for hacking the 2016 US election ever come to trial? They may not, but the indictments themselves are an important step in the effort to determine the truth of what happened.
Trump’s surrender to Putin greeted with outrage by Democrats and Republicans
Outrage from all quarters. From John McCain, who denounced Trump appearance at a joint press conference as “pathetic rout”. To ex-CIA chief John Brennan who condemned Trump's performance as "nothing short of traitorous"
Research Backs Parental Concerns: Kids With Food Allergies 2x More Likely To Have (GET?) Autism
By Teresa Conrick The media continues to report on the research that increasingly shows that there are big time IMMUNE abnormalities in AUTISM. Parents, we have been correct in our concerns about seeing our children with food allergies, skin reactions...
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 17, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Beatlemaníacos & Friends @ Botto Bar (Botafogo) – The Beatlemaníacos return to Botto Bar in Botafogo for a special show with even more special guests! On stage will be […]
Too Many Too Soon: We Were Right as Irish Scientists Find Birth Vaccination Danger Signals
Note: My God, my God. This article should be front page news in EVERY newspaper in America. Never happen. Newborns do NOT RESPOND OPTIMALLY to vaccines. And why is this being discovered in IRELAND and not in the land of...
Union Jack
*Passing Comment* (Rule Britainia) A leftie at a Dodgers/Angels baseball game took issue with my TRUMP 2020 baseball cap and told me smugly that the British Royals don't like President Trump. I told her that they didn't like George Washington either. At the same time, it seems that the UK is interested in a trade deal with the US (most favored status) that will bring money to their island(s). I would think that the Royal Family should stand on principle because President Trump was elected by those meddlesome colonists and is likely to be re-elected. Then again Prince Charles (a di... more »
Musical Interlude: Leonard Cohen, “Hallelujah”
Leonard Cohen, “Hallelujah” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIuCwnnDq8k Stay strong, folks...
VIDEO: Syrian Forces take over key town near Golan Heights
DAMSCUS,SYRIA (8:50 A.M.) – A two-day battle was enough for the Syrian Army to recapture a years-long rebel bastion in Quneitra countryside as part of a wider offensive to reclaim the entire southwest Syria. The SAA’s Republican Guards, backed by Quneitra Hawks paramilitary group, have managed to expel jihadi militants from Mashara town and its […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Quneitra rebels plea for ceasefire to negotiate surrender deal
DAMASCUS,SYRIA (8:25 A.M.) – A momentary ceasefire was reportedly declared in west Daraa countryside and Quneitra province to give way for a new round of talks between militants and the Syrian government. The ceasefire was called for by rebel fighters who expressed willingness to negotiate a surrender deal following the example of several other areas […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nusra’s second highest commander assassinated in Syria’s Idlib
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:10 A.M.) – The second highest commander of al-Nusra group in Syria was assassinated by unidentified assailants in the northwestern province of Idlib. Abdurrahman Attoun aka Abu Abdullah al-Shami, a senior commander who serves as the right hand of the organization’s top leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, was shot dead by masked gunmen east […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
GAZA CRISIS: Food and Clothing Banned, Rafah Border Closed, Israeli Reservists Deployed
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:00 A.M)- The Israeli Regime tighten their Illegal Blockade of Gaza, stopping the entry of all goods, except medicine, and further restricting Gaza’s fisherman. Egypt also close Rafah Crossing. Yesterday (16th of July), Israel announced the decision to yet again tighten their Illegal Blockade of the Gaza Strip. It is now official, that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian President Vladimir Putin interview to FOX News
President Putin talks to FOX News after his meeting with President Trump
Trump ‘treasonous’ after siding with Putin on election meddling
Trump may not want war with Russia but Washington's elite do. As illustrated by their angry response to the joint press briefing by the U.S. and Russian presidents
Is President Trump A Traitor Because He Wants Peace With Russia?
The Democrats say he is
Eastern Europe Is Showing the Way
BBC journalist Emily Maitlis is probably in on the elite's game plan and it shows in her obvious hostility toward Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó
Ryan Dawson: )))You((( are not the privileged class
If you want to know who your rulers are -- NOT the 'elected' puppets but the real rulers -- ask yourselves: who are you not allowed to criticise or even mention?
Book Reopens Question of Jewish-Nazis Collaboration
Memoir reveals the many perks of being a Jewish-ghetto policemen
Sandy Hook – David Wheeler Exposed as Actor and Fake FBI Sniper
How gun control advocates are masquerading as grieving parents to help disarm America. Originally posted on YouTube until it was deleted. Watch it here
Hollywood hate and bigotry: Scarlett Johansson shamed into leaving Trans film by triggered Transgendered people
Scarlett Johansson forced to back out of her latest film after backlash
"Our Institutions Are Failing"
*"Our Institutions Are Failing"* by Charles Hugh Smith "The mainstream media and its well-paid army of "authorities" / pundits would have us believe the decline in our collective trust in our institutions is the result of fake news, i.e. false narratives and data presented as factual. If only we could rid ourselves of fake news, all would be well, as our institutions are working just fine. This mainstream narrative is itself false: our institutions are failing, and the cause isn't fake news or Russian hacking - the cause is insider plundering and collusion, aided and abetted by a de... more »
US And Allies Planning Evacuation Of White Helmets From Syria
[image: undefined] Perhaps we are about to witness the final chapter to the controversial White Helmets saga? As we've detailed many times before both the West and the group's leadership have long claimed it's nothing but a humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) devoted to rescuing Syrian's in the midst of war; however, new reports reveal the US and UK are mulling plans to evacuate the group's members who, far from being a "neutral" NGO, are funded by Western governments which have simultaneously sought the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. US government offici... more »
"The Global Reset Will Come Like A Thief In The Night"
*"The Global Reset Will Come Like A Thief In The Night"* by Tyler Durden "As the world edges closer to the next crisis, today the man who has become legendary for his predictions on QE and historic moves in currencies said that the global reset will come like a thief in the night. "Where have all the dollars gone? Long time passing Where have all the dollars gone? Long time ago Where have all the dollars gone? Uncle Sam has spent them everyone When will he ever learn? When will he ever learn?" *The Global Reset Is Coming: *Egon von Greyerz: “When Pete Seeger wrote the famous song... more »
DMITRY PESKOV COACHES VLADIMIR PUTIN AT HELSINKI GAME
By John Helmer, Moscow President Vladimir Putin’s side of the brunch table at the Helsinki summit almost matched President Donald Trump’s side. Seven sets of knives, forks and spoons; six officials, one interpreter, matching lieutenant-generals. The odd man out — that’s to say in — was Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman. Peskov’s White House counterpart, […]
Q Stream - Odd R Post JFK jr and connecting the dots
[image: Kennedys & Bassette] This post is completely insane of course and cannot possibly be true. The poster describing the drop is in love with numerology. The R drop is one hell of a hook. It is the first time we have seen him. Yet this triggered something for me. Read my lips. The one seminal event in Trump's career was the fact that he survived the NY real estate crash of 1990 or so. I have plenty of experience in these type of situations on a much smaller scale and the one surety is that banks never let their victims off the hook as was done for Trump then. I also do... more »
World's largest vertical farm will feed Emirates Airlines passengers
Rather interesting as it essentially confirms that the internal growing systems are now well worked out. The big negative with this technology is that it applies wonderfully to just what they are growing. That is what we now grow in greenhouses. some of that technology can be used in an o-pen garden, but the risk of invasion is very real and the plants we are growing here are generally much too tender. We are actually seeing the global rise of a very useful niche industry. Growing it in towers has obvious benefits in terms of land use and water use. 2700 kg of pr... more »
Beware those scientific studies -- most are wrong, researcher warns
I do not like to use the word wrong. The majority of studies are always flawed in terms of small sample sizes. What the study can produce is an indication that needs to be noted as plausible. All that potentially leads to a more rigorous examination with larger samples. This costs real money of course and the larger test often as not eliminates the conjecture. The press does not really understand this of course.. In IQ statistics we have a massive data base which is nice and uniform except when you address outliers on either end of the bell curve. That is where you find ... more »
Altering human genetics through vaccination
It has taken me a while, but the more i investigate the science surrounding vaccines, the less comfortable i get and we have a rising medical crisis directly linked through a natural cause and effect pathway with the whole vaccination industry. The meta stats alone are sufficient to halt distribution of certain vaccine protocols and we certainly need to stop blanket distribution unless driven by a real epidemic. The big surprise for me was the archaic carriers used by the industry simply because they had been grandfathered before extreme testing kicked in. This is a working con... more »
Parliamentary Labour Party votes to adopt International Definition of Antisemitism in full, in defiance of Jeremy Corbyn’s allies’ attempts to rewrite it per Campaign Against Antisemitism
'Labour Party backbenchers have led a successful rebellion against Jeremy Corbyn's allies by adopting in full the International Definition of Antisemitism within the Parliamentary Labour Party, though the vote does not bind the Labour Party as a whole. The Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) had rewritten the definition in a long-planned attempt to avoid having to take action against certain forms of antisemitism disguised as discourse about Israel which are clearly identified as antisemitism in the International Definition of Antisemitism. Following an exceptional op... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* What Trump did in Helsinki yesterday was not just display his incredible weakness and treachery. Monday's act of collusion was not just an example of his contempt for the rule of law and contempt for our national security. It is more than a Neville Chamberlain moment. It is as if FDR had sided with the Emperor of Japan after Pearl Harbor. Trump's whole party and those in Washington who do nothing are complicit.
Is An End To South Sudan’s Civil War Finally In Sight?
The tragic result is that the world’s youngest nation is now at the bottom of almost all development indexes and has become the perfect example of a modern-day failed state, one which exists only in name but in reality is about to become an informal extension of its two most militarily involved neighbors by proxy. The post Is An End To South Sudan’s Civil War Finally In Sight? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Out of Tesla's stock price, $300 is due to Musk's silly PC clichés & government's distortion of markets
I think that most people who seriously trade stocks (or invest into stocks) will agree that they are usually trying to estimate the fair or sustainable price of their stocks with the precision that is finer than 10%. Serious investors estimate the earnings with a similar accuracy and think hard whether P/E (the price-to-earning ratio) should be 10 or 20 and what could affect it. At the end, the stock price should be equal to the mean value of discounted life-long profits that the company will generate. So investing isn't quite a high-precision physical science but it is clearly about... more »
The Best Way To Educate Politicians And Government Agencies About Wi-Fi, EMF Frequencies And The Adverse Health Effects Accruing From Them
By Catherine J. Frompovich Slowly, but surely, many high tech consumers are coming to the rough realization that the very devices they have fallen in... more »
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: 2012 Research Confirmed Exposure to All Sources of WiFi Radiation Disrupts the Blood-Brain Barrier Which Can Cause Leaking and Kill Brain Cells.
By B.N. Frank All wireless devices and infrastructure emit wireless WiFi radiation which is radiation- not magic. Decades of research has already confirmed that exposure... more »
Mark Dice: We’re More Popular Than CNN, So They Want Us Banned
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jul 16, 2018 Mark Dice joins Alex Jones live via Skype to break down the latest in liberal lunacy as the leftist, mainstream media attempts to spin the Trump-Putin Helsinki summit and silence conservative voices. end
Mogherini: ‘JCPOA Failure Would Be Catastrophic for All’
PressTV Published on Jul 16, 2018 EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says she is not sure the Iran nuclear deal can be saved. Donald Trump announced the US withdrawal from the 2015 landmark accord last May casting doubt over its viability. end
The Myth of US ‘Inaction’ in Syria: The “$1 Billion Secret C.I.A. War in Syria”
The Myth of US ‘Inaction’ in Syria: The “$1 Billion Secret C.I.A. War in Syria” by William Van Wagenen, https://libertarianinstitute.org/ Introduction When the Russian military intervened in the Syrian war in October 2015, many in the Western press complained bitterly, demanding that US planners intervene directly in Syria on behalf of the anti-government rebels in response. Reuters alleged that “The […]
German FM: We Can No Longer Completely Rely on White House
German FM: We Can No Longer Completely Rely on White House by https://sputniknews.com/ The statement comes a day after US President Donald Trump said he considered the European Union a “foe” while referring to “unfair” trade practicies. – Speaking to the Funke newspaper, Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that in order to “maintain our partnership with the USA […]
American Jews Slam Israel’s ‘Racist’ Nation-State Bill as Thousands Protest Against It in Tel Aviv
American Jews Slam Israel’s ‘Racist’ Nation-State Bill as Thousands Protest Against It in Tel Aviv by https://www.rt.com/ Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Israeli capital in protest against the so-called nation-state bill, which, they say, would enable ethnic segregation. The controversial bill also drew criticism from US Jews. – Demonstrators marched through […]
Gazans Receive Electricity Only 4 Hours a Day
PressTV Published on Jul 12, 2018 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are grappling with frequent power cuts amid rising summer temperatures. Gaza residents receive electricity only 4 hours a day, causing vital services to shut down. end
Five Things That Would Make The CIA/CNN Russia Narrative More Believable
Five Things That Would Make The CIA/CNN Russia Narrative More Believable by Caitlin Johnstone, https://medium.com/ As we just discussed, some major news stories have recently dropped about what a horrible horrifying menace the Russian Federation is to the world, and as always I have nothing to offer the breathless pundits on CNN and MSNBC but my completely unsatisfied […]
Nuclear Material Stolen From Texas Last Year Eludes US Authorities
Nuclear Material Stolen From Texas Last Year Eludes US Authorities by https://sputniknews.com/ The Center for Public Integrity has released a new report revealing that more than a year later, authorities have still failed to turn up stolen nuclear material lost by two US Department of Energy experts after they left it in their car and got […]
Open Borders NGO Staff ‘Raped Children’ While Working Abroad
Open Borders NGO Staff ‘Raped Children’ While Working Abroad by Virginia Hale, https://www.breitbart.com/ Poverty-stricken children in third world countries were gang-raped and paid for sex by staff working for foreign aid NGO, MPs have been told. – The International Development Committee heard how children revealed a decade ago that they were abused by men at peacekeeping camps while […]
Israel Mobilizing Reserve Soldiers to Reinforce Air Defense Amid Gaza Escalation
Emphasis and comments mine: Israel Mobilizing Reserve Soldiers to Reinforce Air Defense Amid Gaza Escalation by https://sputniknews.com/ TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are mobilizing reserve troops to reinforce air defense capabilities in the densely populated central part of Israel and southern Israel bordering the Gaza Strip amid fears that Hamas militants can […]
Russian Member Of The NRA Arrested As Foreign Agent; Conspired With Russian Official Believed Connected To Russian Mobsters Who Have Been Connected To Trump
The official described here, in the allegations, has to be Torshin. Torshin is believed connected to the Tagaskaya Russian mafia, … Continue reading →
Is Putin’s Statement About US-Russian “Special Services Cooperating Quite Successfully Together” A Tacit Wink About Interference In US Elections? Putin Admits Wanting Trump To Win
They found a Russian government GRU domain connection to DNC hacking but Putin wants to maintain cyber security cooperation and … Continue reading →
US Lawmakers Denounce Trump’s Helsinki Comments
https://twitter.com/GerryConnolly/status/1018892616090439680 From VOA news: “US Lawmakers Savage Trump’s Helsinki Comments Last Updated: July 16, 2018 6:32 PM, by Michael Bowman … Continue reading →
"The majority of migrants around the world travel and work legally. They are football stars, actors and entrepreneurs"
Nada Tawfik Talking of BBC pro-mass global immigration reporting, there's an absolute classic on the BBC News website at the moment from BBC New York/UN reporter Nada Tawfik: In 2016 all members of the United Nations agreed that no one country can manage international migration on its own. Co-operation and a coordinated approach was needed. And now, after six rounds of negotiations, they have come up with this: The Global Contact for Migration. It's not binding, but it's the first time there's a comprehensive agreement that sets out a fairer and more humane approach to the issue. ... more »
Rise and Fall
The reporting of the latest official UK immigration statistics has brought out the usual sharp contrast in angles between various media outlets. Contrasting (online) headlines tell a key part of the story: On one side you have papers like the* Times *with *Net migration rises as more arrive from outside the EU *and the *Daily Mail *with *Net immigration to Britain hit 282,000 last year *and the *Sun *with *Theresa May has been urged to ‘get serious’ about Border control after migration rose to 280K*. On the other side you have papers like the* Guardian *with *Migration to UK from ... more »
The 10 Nutritional Deficiencies That Can Lead To Depression
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Tweets For Today
#Putin: I wanted #Trump to win 2016 US presidential election READ MORE: https://t.co/a17SWJTiYD pic.twitter.com/GM6a1ootk8 — RT (@RT_com) July 17, 2018 Trump to meet with members of Congress after summit criticism https://t.co/ZWFO8whUej pic.twitter.com/GQKxwceJbX — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 17, 2018 Nowhere to run: 900,000 Rohingya hunker down in refugee camps as monsoon season arrives. https://t.co/Bak2pmJ4QH — The Associated Press (@AP) July 17, 2018 Photos showing Israeli tanks and APCs being moved towards Gaza border. pic.twitter.com/rHGudbKckH https://t.co/CArD4zd6w9... more »
Picture Of The Day
President Donald Trump participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Lehtikuva/Heikki Saukkomaa via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery ....* Trump meets Putin in Helsinki* (Reuters).
President Trump Made It Very Clear Today In Helsinki That There Will Be No Cold War II
President Donald Trump addresses reporters alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin following Monday's summit in Helsinki © Kevin Lamarque, Reuters *Pat Buchanan, WND:* *Trump calls off Cold War II* *Pat Buchanan responds to John Brennan vitriol with Patrick Henry quote* Beginning his joint press conference with Vladimir Putin, President Trump declared that U.S. relations with Russia have “never been worse.” He then added pointedly, that just changed “about four hours ago.” It certainly did. With his remarks in Helsinki and at the NATO summit in Brussels, Trump has signaled a h... more »
THE FOG OF TRUMPTrump uses 5 tactics to create a fog of...
*THE FOG OF TRUMP* Trump uses 5 tactics to create a fog of confusion and bewilderment, so we don’t pay attention to the real damage he’s doing – undermining our democracy; rewarding the rich and hurting the working class, middle class, and the poor; stoking hatefulness; and undercutting America’s standing in the world. 1. *His first tactic is to distract us – dominate the news with tweets and rants, accusations, who he’s fired, who he’s insulted, what he’s demanded*. He wants us to be so preoccupied with all this that we lose sight of the big picture. 2. *His second tactic is t... more »
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