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Picture Of The Day
A demonstrator poses for a photo next to a graffiti that reads 'Monimbo volcano of dignity' in the indigenous community of Monimbo in Masaya, July 11. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... Nicaraguan police storm anti-government stronghold (Reuters).
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, "Out of the Darkness, Into the Light"
Kevin Kern, "Out of the Darkness, Into the Light" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey62Yn6rzJg
"A Look to the Heavens"
Young suns still lie within dusty NGC 7129, some 3,000 light-years away toward the royal constellation Cepheus. While these stars are at a relatively tender age, only a few million years old, it is likely that our own Sun formed in a similar stellar nursery some five billion years ago. Most noticeable in the sharp image are the lovely bluish dust clouds that reflect the youthful starlight. But the compact, deep red crescent shapes are also markers of energetic, young stellar objects. *Click image for larger size.* Known as Herbig-Haro objects, their shape and color is characteristic ... more »
"All Has Passed..."
"All that threatened the cave man- dangers, darkness, famine, thirst, ghosts, demons- all has passed to the interior of our souls, all troubles us, grieves us, threatens us from inside." - E. Morin
"Those Monsters..."
"We are in the hands of those gods, those monsters, those giants: our thoughts." - Victor Hugo
"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
Neurons Can Carry More Than One Signal at a Time.
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New Fissure Near Yellowstone Supervolcano Causes Teton National Park Closure
New Fissure Near Yellowstone Supervolcano Causes Teton National Park Closure by Mac Slavo, July 17th, 2018, SHTFplan.com A 100-foot-long fissure near the Yellowstone supervolcano has prompted the closure of parts of Teton National Park. Coupled with the Steamboat geyser’s newly active status, fears of an eruption at the Yellowstone caldera are increasing. – Teton National Park has issued […]
Iran Rejects EU Proposal for Future of 2015 Nuclear Deal
PressTV Published on Jul 18, 2018 Iran has rejected the European Union’s so-called package of proposals for the future of the 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran has returned the package for revisions, saying the bloc’s proposed package does not guarantee that Iran would benefit from the nuclear deal if it stays in. Press TV’s Yusef Jalali reports […]
Palestinians Bury Gaza Teens Killed in Israeli Strike
PressTV Published on Jul 15, 2018 Scores of mourning Palestinians took to the streets of Gaza City on Sunday in a funeral procession for two teenagers who were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza building on Saturday. end
‘MSM Wants Us to Cast Russia as an Enemy & It’s Wrong’ – Ron Paul
‘MSM Wants Us to Cast Russia as an Enemy & It’s Wrong’ – Ron Paul by https://www.rt.com/ The meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is a “step in the right direction,” former US Senator Ron Paul told RT, while also addressing the “propaganda” notion that the US must have an enemy in Russia. – “I […]
The Vlad and Donald Show – A Glorious Blow for Peace!
The Vlad and Donald Show – A Glorious Blow for Peace! by David Stockman, https://original.antiwar.com/ The Vlad and Donald show in Helsinki Monday was simply brilliant and breathtaking – we’d say even a beautiful thing to behold. – Between them, they left CNN’s nattering nabobs of neocon nonsense sounding like the shrieking monkeys they actually are. And […]
The Great Dollar Dump: Russia Liquidates US Treasury Holdings
The Great Dollar Dump: Russia Liquidates US Treasury Holdings by https://www.rt.com/ Russia is continuing to diversify state reserves away from US debt. The latest data from the US Treasury shows that Russia’s share hit an 11-year minimum and totaled only $14.9 billion. – The share of US sovereign debt bonds in Russia’s portfolio has been reduced dramatically in […]
CNN Analyst Philip Mudd(Ex CIA): When Will ‘Shadow Government’ Rise Against Trump?
CNN Analyst Philip Mudd: When Will ‘Shadow Government’ Rise Against Trump? by Joshua Caplan, https://www.breitbart.com/ CNN analyst and former CIA intelligence official Philip Mudd wondered aloud Monday when a shadow government will emerge to oppose President Donald Trump following a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. – A partial transcript follows: COOPER: Senator […]
Israeli Minister: Israeli Jets Should Drop Bombs Over the Heads of Gaza Children
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
Corporate Media Unleashes Anti-Russia Hysteria
RT America Published on Jul 16, 2018 US President Trump was heavily criticized following a major summit between Presidents Putin and Trump in Helsinki, Finland today. This was only the second face-to-face meeting between the presidents. President Trump made a call for cooperation between the two powers despite recent international disputes. President Putin also made a […]
Europe Plans Bank Accounts For Iran To Ease Repatriation Of Oil Revenues
Europe Plans Bank Accounts For Iran To Ease Repatriation Of Oil Revenues by https://en.radiofarda.com/ The Wall Street Journal quoted “several European officials” on July 16 as having said that three European states are about to open new accounts or activate old accounts for the Iranian Central Bank in spite of US sanctions in what it described […]
Lost in Translation: CNN Claims Putin Admitted to Election-Meddling. He Did Not.
Lost in Translation: CNN Claims Putin Admitted to Election-Meddling. He Did Not. by https://www.rt.com/ The US mainstream media’s chorus condemnation of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki has gone so far that CNN claimed Putin had confessed to meddling in US elections. – CNN Newsroom anchor Poppy Harlow made the […]
"The Quacking of Ducks"
*"The Quacking of Ducks"* by Eric Peters "Here’s the trouble. Most people can’t read… and so, can’t *think*. Not quite literally, perhaps. But, meaningfully. They have been taught– very deliberately– to be sloppy and fluid with words. A given word has a vague, constantly shifting meaning– that meaning transmitted and accepted by a kind of semi-conscious collective osmosis. You “get the drift”– and the word is henceforth used accordingly. It is not necessary to formally announce the new meaning. It just sort of happens. Examples include liberal and fascist. A liberal was once a pers... more »
Should The U.S. Defend Places Like Montenegro?
*DW: **NATO hits back at President Trump's Montenegro World War III remarks* NATO has been forced to reassert its collective defense clause after Donald Trump raised doubt over the US' commitment to defending Balkan partner Montenegro. The US President described Montenegrins as "very aggressive." NATO officials on Wednesday scrambled to reassert the alliance's collective defense clause — commonly referred to as Article 5 — after US President Donald Trump appeared to suggest NATO's newest member Montenegro could instigate World War III. A NATO official told Germany's DPA news agenc... more »
Climate Scientists Versus God
“we’ll be fine. As my dad says, it’ll rain. It always does.” Texas Governor Rick Perry Summer, 2011 Seven years ago, our top climate experts said Texas would be hot and dry for the rest of the century, and they … Continue reading →
You Think Republicans Are The Only Bad Guys? The Rhode Island Democratic Party Isn't Any Better-- An Insider's Guest Post
*Lauren and... a familiar looking guy* *by Lauren Niedel-Gresh* Earlier this month *DWT* reported about the systemic shenanigans in the Rhode Island Democratic Party endorsement process. Three completely inappropriate and vile men were endorsed over 3 progressive women and one anti-choice woman is being endorsed over a progressive pro-choice woman of color who is currently a sitting Representative. Two of those endorsements have been rescinded (after I, a sitting member of the RI Democratic State Committee, was told that would be impossible by Executive Director Kevin Olasanoyer). ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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Texas Is Now A Global Oil Superpower
*CNN:* *Texas to pass Iraq and Iran as world's No. 3 oil powerhouse * *Don't mess with Texas. It's a global oil superpower.* The shale oil boom has brought a gold rush mentality to the Lone Star State, which is home to not one but two massive oilfields. Plunging drilling costs have sparked an explosion of production out of the Permian Basin of West Texas. In fact, Texas is pumping so much oil that it will surpass OPEC members Iran and Iraq next year, HSBC predicted in a recent report. If it were a country, Texas would be the world's No. 3 oil producer, behind only Russia and Sa... more »
Rumi, "The Tavern"
"All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? I have no idea. My soul is from elsewhere, I'm sure of that, and I intend to end up there. Who looks out with my eyes? What is the soul? I cannot stop asking. If I could taste one sip of an answer, I could break out of this prison for drunks. I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way. Whoever brought me here, will have to take me home." - Rumi, "The Tavern," Ch. 1:, p. 2, from "The Essential Rumi"
New York Note
Our very good blogfriend Jim Tarrant asked, in a comment on yesterday's post , Sorry, not from NY. What’s the WFP? (White Freedom Party?) I thought I'd share the response up front here, for the instruction of all you out-of-staters: Sorry about that! It's the Working Families Party, a hopefully leftist NYS group (to which I've contributed, full disclosure) whose strategy is to offer ballot endorsements in return for policy endorsements from the candidate. It's worth talking about because it's generally been a good example of what a third party in the American system can do to exer... more »
The Poet: Robert Frost, “Desert Places”
*“Desert Places”* “Snow falling and night falling fast, oh, fast In a field I looked into going past, And the ground almost covered smooth in snow, But a few weeds and stubble showing last. The woods around it have it - it is theirs. All animals are smothered in their lairs. I am too absent-spirited to count; The loneliness includes me unawares. And lonely as it is, that loneliness Will be more lonely ere it will be less - A blanker whiteness of benighted snow WIth no expression, nothing to express. They cannot scare me with their empty spaces Between stars - on stars where no h... more »
Are The Radicals Winning? Not If You Listen To Normal Folk
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich My, how the political landscape is changing! Who would have ever thought? First and foremost, I feel compelled to reveal... more »
Documentary “Generation Zapped” Covers Health Issues Caused or Worsened From Exposure to Wi-Fi, Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), and Electrosmog
By B.N. Frank Generation Zapped was produced by filmmaker Sabine El Gemayel. It reveals the science behind the effects of increasing wireless (Wi-Fi) exposure on... more »
Yoga
I used to do yoga when I was young and before I started high school when I was 12 years old. My mother was part of the Sydney Krishnamurti Set under the Ingram-Smiths. The Yoga teacher was one Michael Volin, … Continue reading →
Egypt and Atlantis
I watched the Youtube video of the controversial movie The Mysterious Origins of Man narrated by Charlton Heston. I had not realised Egypt and South America had similar megalithic ruins using the same finely engineered metallic clamp building method. I … Continue reading →
China's Special Forces Are Ready For War
*Dave Majumdar, National Interest:* China's Special Forces Units Are Getting Ready for War The PLA just completed a =series of exercises for it special operations forces (SOF). But how good are they? The Chinese People’s Liberation Army has completed a massive series of exercises for it special operations forces (SOF) in the city of Guilin in China’s Guangxi Province. The exercises, which are called Ingenious Special Operations Soldier-2018, are the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ground forces’ first ever such assessment of their special operations capability. “The asses... more »
Top Ten Protest Albums Of 2018 (So Far)
*The following is a collection of some of the best albums of protest music in the first half of 2018. They were selected by Kevin Gosztola and C.J. Baker, who publishes writing regularly at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. Joan Baez – Whistle Down the Wind “It is the song The post Top Ten Protest Albums Of 2018 (So Far) appeared first on Shadowproof.
Henningsen: ‘US Can Help Refugee Crisis By Lifting Sanctions and Getting Out of Syria’
*Patrick Henningsen* | Here's what needs to happen from both the US and the EU to mitigate Europe's Migrant Crisis as well the Middle East's refugee crisis.
US Intelligence Vs. Putin
All US intelligence agencies said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. 9 May 2007, Page 7 – The Index-Journal Putin questioned their claims. Putin demands proof over Iraqi weapons | UK news | The Guardian Democrats sided with Putin. “The … Continue reading →
"7 Brutal Truths About Life That Will Make You a Better Person"
*"7 Brutal Truths About Life That Will Make You a Better Person"* by EWAO "Life can be very difficult, no matter who you are or where you’re born. Humans have an inevitable tendency to complicate things, nonetheless. While of course some have it easier than others, life can be hard for everyone. Life is a roller coaster and it is full of ups and downs. One minute we are as happy as can be and on top of the world, the next minute we are down in the dumps. We are always searching for a lesson or something to learn. However, if you can accept these 7 brutal truths it will make you a be... more »
X22 Report, "The Plan, Hide Data & Bring The Stock Market Down"; Gregory Mannarino
X22 Report, "The Plan, Hide Data & Bring The Stock Market Down" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQggNF2uaO4 Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 7/18/18: Dunces, Liars, and Rose Petals" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/dow/
"Housing Market Collapse 2.0 Has Begun"
*"Housing Market Collapse 2.0 Has Begun"* by David Haggith "A summer storm is gathering against the housing market all across the US. More than a year ago, I predicted the collapse of Housing Bubble 2.0 and then predicted as soon as the housing market collapse had begun that it would see temporary reprieve until the summer of 2018. Well, that reprieve has ended … two months ahead of the schedule I suggested as an outlier. The storm clouds are now evident across the entire nation. More importantly, lightning is already striking in the nation’s healthiest housing markets. *New-home... more »
US Media ‘Dangerous and Alarming ‘- Journalist
RT America Published on Jul 17, 2018 The sight of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin not attacking each other at the press conference following their summit in Helsinki sent mainstream US media into a spiral of rage. For more on this, editor and chief Consortiumnews, Joe Lauria discusses RT America’s Holland Cooke. […]
Tale of Sex, Deception Emerges About Suspected Russian Agent
A 29-year-old gun-rights activist suspected of being a covert Russian agent was likely in contact with Kremlin operatives while living in the United States, prosecutors said, accusing her of using sex and deception to forge influential connections.
Afghan Taliban And ISIS Are Now Waging War Against Each Other
Afghan men inspect the site of a suicide bomb blast in Kabul, Afghanistan, on April 22. The attack was claimed by ISIS-KP. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani *Newsweek:* *ISIS vs. Taliban: Dozens Killed as Battle for Afghanistan Continues* The Taliban and the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) are facing off in a battle for control of Afghanistan, even as the U.S. and its allies attempt to pacify the war-torn nation. The Taliban has been the most potent armed force in Afghanistan since it emerged from the south of the country in 1994. While the U.S.-led coalition continues its seemingly unwin... more »
Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment
Michael Anton is a former official in the Trump Administration. He is best known for writing (under the pseudonym Publius Decius Mus) the "Flight 93" essay during the 2016 presidential campaign, in which he slandered the memories of the passengers of that doomed flight on September 11th, 2001 by comparing their courage to people who should vote for Donald Trump. In today's *Washington Post*, Anton celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Fourteenth Amendment by distorting its first sentence. In "Citizenship Shouldn't Be A Birthright," Anton argues that the original understanding of ... more »
Has Trump violated his oath of office? A primer on presidential duty and accountability
Stefanie Lindquist, Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 3 hours ago
Donald Trump has lately been called "treasonous" by some; others say he's violated his oath of office. What are the president's Constitutional obligations -- and who holds the president accountable?
Question: Why Didn't Mao Invade Taiwan?
*Ian Easton* *Security, Asia* [image: A member of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) stands guard in front of a portrait of late Chinese Chairman Mao Zedong at the Tiananmen in Beijing, China March 4, 2018.] We have an answer. *The Battle of Taiwan was intended to be the final chapter in the Chinese Civil War, a conflict that had ravaged China from 1927 to 1949, interrupted by the Japanese invasion and occupation of Manchuria and Eastern China during the Second World War. Mao and his communist forces were essentially on the defensive throughout the first two decades of their... more »
Stealth Fighters and Bombers, Aircraft Carriers and Submarines: All Obsolete?
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, * [image: U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Tilford Breedlove signals to the pilot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, with the Strike Fighter Squadron 22, during an arrested landing on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) in th] What does the evidence tell us? *It seems advances in new types of radars could provide the targeting information needed to take down some of Washington’s most advanced aircraft—and most expensive.* The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nuclear-powered submarine. Ultra-advanced st... more »
Russia: New Kinzhal Aero-Ballistic Missile Has 3,000 km Range if Fired from Supersonic Bomber
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* Could it be true? Russia is claiming that the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aero-ballistic missile will have a range of 3,000 km aboard the Tupolev Tu-22M3 Backfire supersonic bomber. Moscow also claims that the weapon has a range of 2,000km when launched from the Mach 2.83-capable Mikoyan MiG-31K Foxhound interceptor, onboard which it was initially fielded. "The Kinzhal is an air-launched missile system and, therefore, it is necessary to look at its range considering the combat radius of its carrier. For the Tu-22M3, aboard which the missile will soon be t... more »
Storm Clouds Are Gathering over the Taiwan Strait
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Navy personnel watch a Kidd-class destroyer sailing during a naval exercise outside a navy base in Zuoying, Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan January 21, 2011. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN - Tags: MILITARY)] Washington would do well to stop provoking China’s ire on Taiwan, lest it trigger a “Cuban Missile Crisis” in reverse. A few years ago, one could surmise that the Taiwan issue was all but resolved as cross-Strait relations and indeed integration were intensifying in all domains. These developments followed along quite organically after t... more »
Trump Should Prioritize Fighting Terrorism
*Robert G. Rabil* *Security, Middle East* [image: Smoke rises after an U.S.-led air strike in the Syrian town of Kobani Ocotber 8, 2014. U.S.-led air strikes on Wednesday pushed Islamic State fighters back to the edges of the Syrian Kurdish border town of Kobani, which they had appeared set to seize afte] Terrorism requires a broad coalition to contain—something that Washington has yet to really assemble. Although President Donald Trump has taken credit for the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in its self-proclaimed capitals in Mosul, Iraq, and Raqqa, Syria, ... more »
Lithuania’s European Energy War
*Theodore Karasik* *Security, Europe* [image: Steam rises at sunset from the cooling towers of the Electricite de France (EDF) nuclear power station at Nogent-Sur-Seine, France, November 13, 2015. The nuclear industry argues world leaders at the COP21 conference in Paris next week should not have to] Vilnius wants a new "energy iron curtain." But do its security concerns check out? President Donald J. Trump loudly opposes the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline, quoting the threat of European dependency on Russian energy. Meanwhile, Moscow is using every opportunity to boost its clout... more »
Gaza and Israel Are at Another Impasse
*Shimon Arad* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Israeli border police officer fires tear gas towards Palestinian stone-throwers in East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Issawiya March 16, 2010. Dozens of Palestinian stone-throwers clashed with Israeli police in East Jerusalem on Tuesday on a] The extremes of accommodation and confrontation make it difficult for Israel to carry out its strategy. Neither Israel or Hamas want the present tensions in Gaza to spiral out of control into another round of full-scale fighting. The current round of friction was initiated by Hamas as a contained... more »
Turkey lifts 2 year long state of emergency – report
Turkey has lifted a state of emergency at 1 a.m. local time on Thursday (22:00 GMT Wednesday) that has been in place for two years since the 2016 failed coup, Anadolu news agency reported. Turkish president’s press secretary Ibrahim Kalin announced the decision last week but warned that it could be reintroduced if a new terrorist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Massive convoy leaves besieged Shiite towns in rural Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – A massive convoy of buses filled with the civilians of the besieged Shiite towns of Kafraya and Al-Fou’aa departed for the southern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate, a military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, approximately 100 buses carrying more than 7,000 people are set to arrive at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures 3 towns overlooking Al-Quneitra (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their field operations in the northwestern countryside of the Daraa Governorate after seizing the strategic hilltop of Tal Al-Harrah. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army attacked a number of towns along the provincial border of the Al-Quneitra on Tuesday, resulting in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces kickoff large-scale operation along Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 A.M.) – The Iraqi Armed Forces kicked off a large-scale operation along the Syrian border on Wednesday, Iraqi News reported, citing a field commander. “Security troops of Jazeera Operations Command, army and border guards, backed by tribal fighters, carried out a military operation from four sides including Qaim, Rawa, Rutba and al-Waleed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US congressman says US should recognize Israel’s annexation of Syria’s Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 A.M.) – U.S. Congressman (Rep.) Ron Desantis stated on Wednesday that the Trump administration should recognize Israel’s annexation of the occupied Golan Heights. According to DeSantis, this move would promote U.S. and Israeli security interests in the region by building a buffer-zone from the Iranian and Russian troops in Syria. He pledged […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria in talks to purchase new Russian jet airliner
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – The Syrian government is currently in talks with their Russian counterparts on purchasing a new jet airliner, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday. Citing Russia’s ambassador to Syria Alexander Kinshak, the RIA report claimed that the Syrian government is in talks with Russia on purchasing the new MS-21 jet airliner, which […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian officer recalls his liberation from captivity (video)
In an interview with Sputnik, Tharwan Said that he was captured due to injuries while fighting in the province of Daraa. He was then taken to a prison in the village of Tafas in the province of Daraa. According to the officer, residents of the city of Daraa and its surroundings had lived in constant fear during the terrorists’ rule. The terrorists brutally suppressed any discontent among civilians, so people […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"The Eruption of the Shills"
*"The Eruption of the Shills"* by Paul Rosenberg "*shill:* A person paid to endorse a product favorably, while pretending to be impartial." "If ever you wanted confirmation that ruling structures are biased toward conflict, you got it over the past few days. If ever you wanted confirmation that public intellectuals jump to obey power, you got it over the past few days. As much as I avoid the bullhorns from New York and DC, I couldn’t escape them this time. Evidently Donald Trump had a summit with Vladimir Putin and uttered unspeakable words. After Putin denied interfering in the 2... more »
Hilarious moment a baby crocodile mistook a giant hippo for a rock
Crocodile's rock: Baby snapper enjoys a ride on the back of a hippo after mistaking him for a nice quiet spot to have a rest This is the hilarious moment a baby crocodile mistook a giant hippo for a rock and lay across it to rest in the sun. The cheeky croc crawled up the side of the wallowing hippopotamus and sprawled across its vast back to relax. Even when the hippo began to move the young crocodile didn't get the hint and remained in position for about 15 minutes before getting off. But the three ton beast apparently didn't seem bothered by the three feet long creature ended ... more »
EU and Japan ink free trade deal representing over 30% of global GDP
The free trade agreement represents a victory for free trade in the face of growing protectionism The post EU and Japan ink free trade deal representing over 30% of global GDP appeared first on The Duran.
Once Again Jewelry of Egypt’s King Farouk go under the hammer : Lost Egyptian History
Sotheby’s in London auctioned items that were once owned Egypt’s last King, King Farouk I in early June and once again there has been a complete silence on how those beautiful things that are part of the Egyptian National heritage found their way to the famous auction house. The items were sold as part of Fine Jewels auction held earlier June. Here is a quick look to the items previously owned by King Farouk that were sold in early June 2018 ✽Lot No.199: Tie pin and cufflinks as well Ruby and diamond tie pin✽ There are tie pin and cufflinks made of 18-carat gold mounted w... more »
New Type Of Dibaryon Predicted - But Is It Real?
If you want to know how to do time travel, ask a mathematician. If you want to show how math is not science, but is instead the language of science, hand those equations to a physicist. read more
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- July 18, 2018
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *North Korea:* *We Asked 9 of the World's Leading Experts What Happens Next* Is war still possible? Could we convince Kim to give up his nukes? An all-star group of Korea watchers gives us some insights. After a heavily choreographed summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12, 2018, talks between the two countries appear to have hit roadblocks one month lat... more »
Prominent holistic doctor’s body found floating in Bay Area
(Note from Erin: I wasn’t able to write about this immediately as my own father died suddenly from a heart attack while hang-gliding, something he’d done for 40 years. He was turning 81.) Dr Cheung is the latest holistic doctor to be found dead in our “unintended series.” We are now at 93 in just three […] The post Prominent holistic doctor’s body found floating in Bay Area appeared first on Health Nut News.
The “utopian anarchy” that unites most science fictional wish-fantasies
We're heading out the door to San Diego's extravaganza -- even bigger than our famous Zoo -- Comicon International, with overseas guests in tow. And so, in keeping with the elevated theme of adventure and unlimited possibilities, let's set aside the political shenanigans America's civil war and briefly assume that our Great Experiment in a better kind of society continues -- a civilization that grows better as it grows more diverse and interesting and fair. Ah, but how to get there? Does science fiction show a way? *== A future of freedom ==* Some of you have been following the d... more »
Guess Why Gasket Was Leaking…
Can you guess why my valve cover gasket was leaking? I'm sure you can... Continue reading →
The T-Word
*Traitor by Chip Proser* Should I keep this time slot as a treason space? Like I said, yesterday, this story sure isn't just the regular one news cycle Trump circus. As the *New York Times* reported yesterday, "While the T-word has been thrown around on the fringes of the political debate about other presidents or politicians from time to time, never in the modern era has it become part of the national conversation in such a prominent way. Never in anyone’s lifetime has a president engendered such a wave of discussion about whether his real loyalty was to a foreign power over his ow... more »
“The Damage is Just Unbelievably Horrific:” Canadian Activist Offers Stern Warning for Type of Antibiotic Drug That Saved (and Ruined) His Life
According to the official CDC statistics, antibiotics are so widely prescribed in the United States that they almost add up to the population of the country as a whole — a rate of 883 prescriptions per 1,000 people overall. Among these prescriptions, the most common type given are relatively simple and natural penicillins, followed by amoxicillins, a type of drug given to nearly 55 million people per year. But a little further down the list, one particular antibiotic stands out like a sore thumb, and not just because of its many uses for killing harsh bacteria in the body, eit... more »
Trump-Putin Fallout: US Bipartisan Hysteria Against Peace
*Liberty Report* | Liberty Report co-hosts Dr. Ron Paul and Daniel McAdams break down yesterday's mainstream hysterical reaction to Trump and Putin's historic meeting.
Obama 2012 : “The Cold War Has Been Over For 20 Years”
Obama won his second term by laughing off Mitt Romney’s suggestion that Russia is a threat. When you were asked, what’s the biggest geopolitical threat facing America, you said ‘Russia.’ Not Al-Qaeda; you said Russia,” Obama charged. “And, the 1980s … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- July 18, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *Trump is asked if Russia is STILL targeting the U.S. and says 'thank you, NO' - but White House claims he wasn't contradicting his own intelligence chiefs, he was saying he wouldn't take more questions* * The president answered 'no' when asked if Russia was still meddling in U.S. elections * Hours later said Trump was only saying 'no' he wouldn't take questions * He did proceed to take another question * Intelligence chief Dan Coats cited 'ongoing' and 'pervasive' efforts by Russia * President Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to slam critics of his press c... more »
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Should a Woodhead Chuck "Would"?
Remember 20 years ago when Bill Clinton nauseated the nation by trying to parse the definition of the word "is?" "What is *is*?" he asked before a Congressional committee. Now we're debating over what Trump really meant regarding the Russia probe and whether he meant to say "would" or "wouldn't". I think the bigger issue is us debating over what he meant since the words "would" and "wouldn't" are polar opposites and that this walking brain stem masquerading as the president doesn't actually know the difference. The bigger issue is that the "president" is such a fucking in... more »
Camille Nelson: Opening Doors for Others
Camille Nelson not only was the first Black woman to clerk for Canada’s Supreme Court, she went on to become the first woman and first person of color to be appointed dean of Suffolk University Law School and the first Black person in her current position – dean and professor at the American University Washington College of Law.
Morgan State Students Participate in Historical Restoration Program
Throughout the course of the summer, six Morgan State University architecture students will participate in a new pilot program as part of an initiative to encourage more young African-Americans to enter the architectural and historical preservation field.
'Russiagate' - Attack On Our Values Or Power Of War Propaganda?
Does it seem a bit surprising that just as the US intelligence agencies - including the FBI - seemed to be on the ropes over their role in the 2016 presidential campaign, 12 indictments were dropped on Russian intelligence agents and a Trump-Putin meeting was decried as an act of treason by Obama intelligence appointees? Does it seem almost as if the US intelligence agencies - or at least some elements of them - are fighting back with a disinfo and propaganda campaign of their own to divert attention from the ignoble role played by some of the most political of appointees like Comey,... more »
The Very Unhinged John Brennan
[image: undefined] Winston Churchill said all there is to say about political summits with his quote: “Jaw jaw is better than war war.” That is the thing to bear in mind when examining the rights and wrongs of the The Trump-Putin summit: Two leaders of two of the world’s most powerful nations, in Trump’s words "competitors" sorting out differences eyeball to eyeball. Both men share Churchill’s approach, with Putin saying: “As nuclear powers, we bear special responsibility” for international security. Putin said Russia (as a devout Christian country) considered it necessary for the... more »
Mass hysteria indeed!
"Mish" Shedlock, from whom we've heard many times in these pages over the years, calls the outrage - from both left and right - over President Trump's Helsinki summit with Russian President Putin "mass hysteria". A friend I highly respect commented "There is simply no question that they did it. You can legitimately claim that it’s not important or that there has been no tie to Trump shown. On the Russians’ side, they can say, screw off, we were pursuing our interests. But you can’t take the view it did not happen. It happened." There is a question who did it. Indictments are just t... more »
July 19:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/18/sweden-calls-for-help-as-arctic-circle-hit-by-wildfires https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/18/canadas-high-arctic-glaciers-at-risk-of-disappearing-completely-study-finds Now think for a moment. What can be the mentality be of billionaires who insist we must keep producing and using fossil fuels? (Yes, I know Trump is on their side. But he's only one of many billionaires who feel that way.) What can be the mentality of newspaper editors who don't think these stories are worth publishing? What can the mentality be of a Conservative ... more »
Clueless Beyond Belief
The economic policies of the 1920s were called the “Roaring 20s.” Obama created ISIS. Obama gave us the worst post-war recovery in history. Progressives elected him twice. Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment Advertisements
Something Simply Isn’t Passing the Stink Test
Anyone that has ever dabbled in politics knows that the Democrats and Communists are very closely related, and often coordinate efforts. Unions, Environmental Groups, Human Rights Campaigns are often partially funded by Communist Front Groups. Go into a Ghetto and attend a “grassroots” rally. All the participants will be holding manufactured signs, many of them … Continue reading "Something Simply Isn’t Passing the Stink Test"
Water Protector Dion Ortiz Faces Up To 3 Years in Prison with Plea Agreement
Dion Ortiz Reaches Non-Cooperating Plea Agreement, 1 Charge Dropped –Recommendation of Up to 3 Years Posted on July 17, 2018l By Water Protector Legal Collective Censored News MANDAN, North Dakota -- Dion Ortiz appeared in federal court in Bismarck on July 17 for a change of plea hearing as per the terms of a non-cooperating agreement with prosecutors. Water Protector Dion Ortiz
Crowdfunding Is Easier If A Woman Is In Charge
Gender bias against women is nothing new, especially when it comes to seeking venture capital financing for business start-ups, but in modern crowdfunding - where a "crowd" of amateur investors make small investments in new companies - culture it is just the opposite; female entrepreneurs are considered more trustworthy. There are numerous ways to get a business off the ground. Friends and family financing, private equity, bank financing, venture capital, but the difficult road for entrepreneurs has meant that business leaders should be tough - and that has meant more masculine.... more »
Besmirching Labour's Name
"When she speaks out about antisemitism, people should listen and act rather than condemn her." So says Luciana Berger of Margaret Hodge who, you will recall, called Jeremy Corbyn's face a "fucking anti-semite and a racist" in the Commons last night. She was careful to say these words in the chamber and does not have the guts to repeat them outside of it. Because she knows they are not true and are, in fact, defamatory. Rightly action is due to be taken against Hodge under PLP rules and there are grounds for a complaint of bringing the party into disrepute as well. I am also of the... more »
Are You the Center of the Universe? Yes and No
*Christina Sarich* - Is the universe expanding away from you or is it in you?
Why I am Afraid of Global Cooling
*Charles Eisenstein* - Regardless of whether the planet warms or cools, the things we need to do to maintain ecological health are the same.
The Secret Behind Fake Bipolar Disease in Children
*Jon Rappoport* - All this bipolar fakery started in 1995 when kids on psychiatric speed showed up at Mass General Hospital.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 18, 2018
US President Trump and Russian President Putin hold a joint news conference in Helsinki on Monday. (Reuters) *CNN: **US offers no details as Russia claims Trump and Putin reached military agreements* Washington (CNN)Russia announced it was ready to pursue agreements reached by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump "in the sphere of international security," though the White House and Pentagon would not confirm any agreements had been made or offer any details. Trump and Putin met for about two hours during their summit in Helsinki with only translators present. It is still not... more »
Where Are The Robot Teachers?
This week Neil Selwyn (Monash University) turned up on the website of the British Educational Research Association with "Robots in the Classroom? Preparing for the automation of teaching," a title which poses a question and then skips over the really long discussion that question ought to prompt. *Fifty years after Stanley Kubrick introduced cinemagoers to HAL9000, the prospect of a robot-infused world still feels more science fiction than social fact. Yet robots are steadily beginning to impact on the nature of contemporary work. Industries such as circuit-board manufacturing and ... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 198 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Arctic higher than 2011 2012 2017 2007 2013 2016 2014 and 2010 for day 198. South / North
A university is revoking a student’s PhD — but not because of misconduct
Earlier this month, Tokushima University in Japan announced it was revoking a student’s PhD degree — but for a somewhat unusual reason. The student didn’t appear to commit misconduct. Rather, the authors discovered a series of errors that invalidated the paper’s central conclusion. The case has us wondering about how universities should respond when they … Continue reading A university is revoking a student’s PhD — but not because of misconduct
Study claiming “abortion reversal” is safe and effective temporarily withdrawn for ethical issues
A journal has temporarily removed a study by a researcher who has long championed a highly controversial “abortion reversal” method over concerns about its ethical approval. The study, “A Case Series Detailing the Successful Reversal of the Effects of Mifepristone Using Progesterone,” appeared in Issues In Law And Medicine in April. Its first author, George … Continue reading Study claiming “abortion reversal” is safe and effective temporarily withdrawn for ethical issues
Did Sarah Palin Bash NATO Allies for Not Helping During World War II?
An entertainment web site published a fictitious article containing a fake quote ostensibly uttered by Sarah Palin.
Would Demographic Shift Really Be Bad For “Democracy”?
[image: post-demographic-shift-really-be-bad-for-democracy] Studies show that in 20 years, half the U.S. population will live in eight states. This, say liberals, will be “bad for democracy.” But will it?
VA Whistleblowers Claim Harassment and Retaliation
[image: va-whistleblowers-claim-harassment-and-retaliation] Two whistleblowers are claiming that they were virtually run out of a Veterans Affairs hospital in Jennings, Louisiana, after they reported widespread corruption.
Fissure Opens Up Near Yellowstone, Causing Park Closures and Irresponsible Headlines
The Yellowstone-Grand Teton National Park area is among the most geologically active in the country. That activity does not mean a super eruption is imminent.
Questions Linger More Than a Decade After Private LaVena Johnson’s Death
While supporters of her family believe that Johnson was "mysteriously murdered," a military investigation ruled her death was self-inflicted.
Democracy versus the People
Our globohomo overlords are worried, writes Irish Savant. Some retributive justice may be heading their way
Russia says Syrian Army in control of 90 percent of Daraa
The Syrian government troops gained control of 90% of the Daraa province in the country’s southwest as of July 16, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. “Amid the general tension, some new positive moments capture attention. They are mostly related to the successful operations of the Syrian government forces in the country’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian presidential adviser says Trump reached out to Rouhani 8 times (video)
US President Donald Trump had reportedly attempted to contact Iranian President Hassan Rouhani a total of eight times during the latter’s 2017 visit to New York for the UN General Assembly meeting, Iran’s Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi claimed in Tehran on Wednesday. Vaezi made the statement to reporters following a weekly governmental meeting, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Full report from southwest Syria battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – For the first time this week, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) did not launch any major attack against the rebel forces in southwest Syria. The Syrian Army focused most of their efforts on Wednesday to negotiating with the remaining rebel forces in western Daraa, while also building up their troops […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces attack Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Riyadh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 P.M.) – The Houthi forces announced on Wednesday evening that they had targeted the Saudi Aramco oil refinery inside the kingdom’s capital city. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion targeted the Saudi Aramco oil refinery using an armed drone to bomb this imperative economic site […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army seizes ISIS depot with Israeli-made bombs in Hama – SANA
The Syrian Army has launched a large-scale military operation in the country’s central province of Hama to clear the area from mines left by Daesh* terrorists earlier this year. A Daesh weapons cache which included Israeli-made bombs has been discovered by Syrian government troops in the south of Hama province, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). The depot, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
View from atop of strategic hilltop captured by Syrian Army in Daraa (video)
The Syrian Arab Army recaptured the strategic hill of Tal al-Harrah, in the northwestern countryside of Daraa. Footage from Tuesday shows Syrian government forces on the recaptured territory and the Syrian flag hoisted over the hill. The area, over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) in altitude and strategically important for observing the nearby territory of Daraa […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Combat Footage shows Syrian Army operations in Quneitra
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:30 P.M.) – Having recaptured almost the entire western countryside of Daraa including the highly-strategic Tall Harra, the Syrian Army has shifted focus on Quneitra province. led by the SAA’s Republican Guards and Tiger Forces, the Syrian troops have managed to regain control over Mashara town and its hilltop, located in the central […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hampton University’s ‘First Family’ Continues Charitable Giving
Hampton University president Dr. William R. Harvey and his wife Norma B. Harvey donated an unprecedented gift of $553,000 to the institution’s faculty and staff this month, continuing their years of generosity to the university. The Harvey’s gift comes in the form of a one percent additional raise on top of the optional annual increase […]
NAFEO Urges Continuing Affirmative Action Efforts in Higher Ed
Every student benefits from inclusive and diverse classrooms, not just students of color. NAFEO urges all school systems, colleges and universities not to retreat from their thoughtful, holistic review processes of applicants that are resulting in diverse environments.
UH Receives Donation for College of Medicine’s First Class
An anonymous donor has donated a $3 million gift to the University of Houston College of Medicine. The gift will fund the entire tuition for the college’s incoming class of 30 medical students in fall 2020, according to college officials. The funds will also go toward the university’s “Here, We Go” Campaign, the first public […]
The man behind Ukraine coup is now turning Greece against Russia (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 57. The post The man behind Ukraine coup is now turning Greece against Russia (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Russia just DUMPED $80 billion in US debt
The US Treasury published a report naming those countries that are the largest holders of US bonds. The list includes 33 countries, and for the first time Russia is no longer in it. The post Russia just DUMPED $80 billion in US debt appeared first on The Duran.
DARPA: Stealth Technology May Not Work Anymore
F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly in formation over the Utah Test and Training Range, March 30, 2017. Pentagon officials announced April 14, 2017, that the Air Force is deploying a small number of F-35A fighters to Europe for training. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw) *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *Did the Pentagon Just Admit Stealth Technology May Not Work Anymore?* *A new report makes some stunning claims. * Did the Pentagon just admit that stealth technology may not work anymore? Or that America must be rea... more »
Gotham City Digest, 7/18/18
In which we promise only to prick your conscience, never your delusions. ------------------------------ I like being informed and having knowledge few others know. But what fascinates me is what I DON'T know. Seriously, there better be a YUGE payoff at the end of all this waiting and I won't settle for anything less than Trump getting thrown in federal prison for life. ------------------------------ Maria Butina offering sex in exchange for a position in an organization she was targeting? Thanks to Trump, we're living in a 60's James Bond movie. -----------------------------... more »
The most dangerous burger on the market, your body will cringe
Industrial agriculture is one of the most unsustainable practices of modern civilization. The “bigger is better” food system has reached a point where its real costs have become readily apparent. Like water running down an open drain, the earth’s natural resources are disappearing quickly, as industrialized farming drives air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, rising carbon […] The post The most dangerous burger on the market, your body will cringe appeared first on Health Nut News.
Sure-- Trump "Misspoke" And The Russians Didn't Hack The Voting Machines
In 75 years the U.S. government will issue the real report about the Russian hacking that put Donald Trump in the White House-- and Facebook was just a small part of it. Voting machines weren't. No, they were a big part of it, almost all of it-- in key precincts in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan, perhaps Florida, Ohio and Iowa as well. So let's re-assemble in 2091 and go through the nuts and bolts of the stolen election no government could ever release today without completely undermining our democracy-- a Putin goal-- and which a new Ipsos poll shows just half Americans (51... more »
Protesting Dirty Coal Power Plant Outside Navajo Nation Council Chambers
NOW! DINE' CARE PHOTOS Protesting dirty coal power plant, Navajo Generating Station, outside Navajo Nation Council Chambers. The Navajo Nation government wants to keep this dirty coal power plant operating with coal from Peabody Coal mined on Black Mesa. Both drain precious water to produce electricity for Southern Arizona and poison Navajos and everyone in the Grand Canyon region. -- Censored
QotD: "Free markets ARE awesome for business, but that does NOT imply that most businesses favor free markets." #cronyism #subsidies
*"Free markets ARE awesome for business, but that does NOT imply that most businesses favour free markets."*~ Stephen Hicks *.* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Sierra Club sues EPA to block reform of truck regulations
Seeking to block use of "gliders" which pair refurbished engines with new trucks.
I was right to confront Jeremy Corbyn over Labour’s antisemitism per Margaret Hodge in Opinion in The Guardian
One part of Margaret Hodge's article https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/18/jeremy-corbyn-labour-antisemitism-margaret-hodge struck me: 'The arrogance displayed by the Labour leadership takes one's breath away. A definition of sexual harassment agreed without the explicit endorsement of women would be unconscionable. A definition of Islamophobia that was rejected by the Muslim community would never be entertained. Yet a definition that rolls over the sensibilities of Jews who are the victims of this racism is somehow OK. ' Will the BBC report this article from their ... more »
The BBC in the witness box - a judge rules
It's not been a good day at the office for the BBC today after a High Court judge ruled that the BBC's coverage of the arrest of Sir Cliff Richard was an invasion of his privacy. Sir Cliff has been awarded £210,000 in damages. The BBC's response to the judgment has been widely characterised as "sorry, not sorry". They are even thinking of appealing. (At what cost to the licence fee payer?) Here are BBC Director of News Fran Unsworth two major statements today. The first was sent to the world: The second was sent to BBC staff: Reading that and then reading the judge's opinion on... more »
Are Russian 'Bots' The Reason Why Blacks And Hispanics Are 'Walking Away' From The Democrats?
*David A. Love, CNN:* *Russian bots are using #WalkAway to try to wound Dems in midterms* The recent announcement that 12 Russian nationals have been indicted by Robert Mueller for hacking the Democratic National Committee during the 2016 election is another reminder of how vulnerable our democracy is to such breaches. The indictments charge that via hacking, phishing attacks, money laundering and interference on multiple other fronts, Russian officials worked to sabotage Hillary Clinton's campaign. This arguably helped conservative efforts to usher Donald Trump into the presidenc... more »
Labour takes action against MP Hodge
Finally the BBC report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44875908 on the Margaret Hodge / Jeremy Corbyn fracas. The BBC unsurprisingly take the Labour Party line. 'Labour MP Margaret Hodge faces "action" by the party after reportedly swearing at Jeremy Corbyn and calling him an "anti-Semite".' Really, is that the wording? The reports in the Huffington Post https://m.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/jeremy-corbyn-told-by-veteran-jewish-mp-youre-a-fucking-racist-and-anti-semite-margaret-hodge_uk_5b4e34cbe4b0fd5c73bfe020 and others say that Margaret Hodge called Jeremy Corbyn 'a fucking... more »
Come and Take It!
[image: come-and-take-it] Throughout history, peoples have recognized that if they didn’t want to be powerless servants to a tyrannical ruler they must keep arms (and sometimes use them).
Bookies: Chances of Trump Impeachment Get Better
[image: bookies-chances-of-trump-impeachment-get-better] According to an Irish betting website, the chances of a Trump impeachment are 2 to 1.
Trump’s Backtrack on Summit Comments Shows Power of Intel Agencies
[image: trumps-backtrack-on-summit-comments-shows-power-of-intel-agencies] The lesson is clear — presidents come and go, but the “intelligence community” cannot be questioned, lest the questioner be branded as unpatriotic, or even treasonous.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Nazi Hunter Slams Right-Wing Singer at Croatia Celebration
Nazi hunter Efraim Zuroff says Perkovic "should not be an honored guest anywhere."
Poison Parsnip Causes Severe Burns, Blisters on Woman’s Legs
Charlotte Murphy says she developed painful blisters overnight after brushing against poison parsnip.
Did 60 Lab Studies Recently Confirm a Cancer Link to a Vaccine You Had as a Child?
An attention-grabbing headline mischaracterized actual polio vaccine contamination in the 1950s and 60s as an issue relevant to today’s vaccines.
Does This Photograph Show Putin Pulling President Obama’s Tie?
A popular image seemingly shows Russian president Vladimir Putin aggressively pulling President Obama's tie.
Is NASA Training a 17-Year-Old Girl to Be an Astronaut?
Alyssa Carson's passion for space has fueled her desire to take part in a mission to Mars as an adult.
Assessing the Putin-Trump Helsinki summit: neither a breakthrough nor a damp squib but a possible start towards detente
The US and Russian Presidents took the first step towards ending the downward spiral in their countries' relations but the obstacles ahead remain formidable. The post Assessing the Putin-Trump Helsinki summit: neither a breakthrough nor a damp squib but a possible start towards detente appeared first on The Duran.
President Trump: 'No,' Russia Not Targeting The United States
*CNBC: **Trump: 'No,' Russia is not targeting the United States * President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Russia is no longer targeting the United States with cyber attacks, a conclusion that is at odds with the one repeatedly asserted by Trump's own intelligence services. During a meeting of his Cabinet on Wednesday, Trump was asked by a pool reporter whether Russia is still "targeting" the United States. "No," said the president. Dan Coats, Trump's director of national intelligence, had a very different assessment as recently as Monday, however, saying in a statement, "We hav... more »
You Won't Win: 5 Reasons No One Wants to Go to War with Israel
*Robert Farley* *Security, * [image: Battalion 74 tanks roll across beautiful Israeli landscapes.] Here are five of the most deadly systems that the Israeli Defense Forces currently employ. *The technology that binds all of these other systems together is the Israeli soldier. Since 1948 (and even before) Israel has committed the best of its human capital to the armed forces. The creation of fantastic soldiers, sailors, and airmen doesn’t happen by accident, and doesn’t result simply from the enthusiasm and competence of the recruits. The IDF has developed systems of recruitment,... more »
Report: Apple Moves User Data To China, Despite Privacy Concerns
*Eric Lieberman* *Technology, * [image: A customer stands underneath an illuminated Apple logo as he looks out the window of the Apple store located in central Sydney, Australia, May 28, 2018.] A bad move? Apple recently gave control of certain user data to a Chinese state-owned telecommunications operator, after moving the information earlier in the year, according to multiple reports. Based off of a social media post published Tuesday by China Telecom, the company has taken charge of Apple’s iCloud system for Chines users, TechCrunch reports. Before, users in that country had... more »
Move Over OPEC: U.S. Oil Production Hits 11 Million Barrels A Day
*Michael Bastasch* *Energy, * [image: DATE IMPORTED:July 14, 2015A service truck drives past an oil well on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota, November 1, 2014.] America: energy superpower? U.S. oil production continues to break records this year, and the latest federal data shows crude output hit 11 million barrels a day in the previous week. U.S. oil production has doubled in the last eight years. American Enterprise Institute economist Mark Perry noted the production milestone on Twitter, citing the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.... more »
SR-71 Blackbird: The Super Spy Plane That Outran Missiles
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: A U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird taking off from a fog-shrouded runway. The SR-71 was flown by Det. 4, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, 3rd Air Force, RAF Mildenhall (UK).] She might be old, but no plane is faster. *The SR-71 was first retired in 1989, before three airframes were brought back into service in 1994. However, the operating costs of the small fleet were extremely high. Despite attempts by politicians like Senator John Glenn to save the program, the Air Force wanted to redirect funding to other projects, and the SR... more »
This Is How Close Nazi Germany Came to Invading Britain (And the 1 Thing That Stopped Them)
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* We explain. *The more complex answer, according to Forczyk, is that Hitler put the invasion on hold because, organizationally speaking, postponement was easier for him than forcing the bickering chiefs of the German army, navy and air force to work together on a single operation as complex as an amphibious landing. “By tolerating these personal agendas, Hitler threw away any hope of achieving decisive results in regard to England.”* Reeling under combined assault from German land and air forces, in late May and early June 1940 the British Army eva... more »
Former Nebraska Tax Commissioner Gets University Post
A former Nebraska tax commissioner has been named a vice chancellor for the University of Nebraska at Omaha and University of Nebraska Medical Center. University officials say Doug Ewald will oversee business, finance and business development for both Omaha campuses. He’ll begin his work Aug. 1, pending approval by university regents. Ewald has nearly 30 […]
As Americans Argue Over Russia, US Gov’t Quietly Allows ‘Dark Money’ Groups to Keep Donors Secret
[image: donors] The U.S. government will no longer force “dark-money” groups or certain tax-exempt organizations to disclose their financial donors. The post As Americans Argue Over Russia, US Gov’t Quietly Allows ‘Dark Money’ Groups to Keep Donors Secret appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Dispatches From Mexico’s Southern Border: First in a Series
Stories from the U.S.-Mexico border have dominated the news for weeks: the separation of 2,000 children and teenagers from their parents, the Trump administration’s executive order requesting that families be detained together, the slow pace of reunifications, and other potential policy changes aimed at narrowing the path to asylum. But there is another southern border of interest to U.S. immigration policy. While national attention has focused on the United States’ border with Mexico, I spent a few weeks this past month hopping on and off *colectivos* (small buses) along the 700-... more »
BREAKING: The CrowdStrike analyst who ran the forensics on DNC servers worked for Mueller at FBI and in fact was personally promoted by Mueller
Folks, back in the good old days when there was a justice system in the United States of America...this was known as "conflict of interest". It would have resulted in Mueller not taking on the case...or, once he became aware of the conflict...recusing himself. Now that it is public knowledge, Mueller can be charged with "obstruction of justice" for not having recused himself. *Paul Sperry* @*paulsperry_* Follow Follow @*paulsperry_* More BREAKING: The CrowdStrike analyst who ran the forensics on DNC servers worked for Mueller at FBI and in fact was personally promoted by M... more »
DARPA Researching Mind-Controlled Troops Connected to Weapons Systems
By Nicholas West By now it’s not exactly news that the U.S. military would love nothing more than to create mind-controlled soldiers. Since the inception... more »
A Question for Judge Kavanaugh
I have never met Judge Brett Kavanaugh. I know him only by reputation. And his reputation is stellar. He is a fine circuit judge and is obviously qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. Moreover, I have supported the confirmation of every Supreme Court nominee during my professional career except Harriet Miers, who was in my view manifestly unqualified for such a position. Nevertheless, there is something that bothers me about Judge Kavanaugh. Hopefully someone will ask him about this subject during his confirmation hearings. In his speech thanking the President, Judge Kavanaugh said... more »
Logic Strikes - like a bolt from the blue
*Lightning over Johannesburg, South Africa - time lapse* Yesterday the West's Main$tream Media geopolitical horizon resembled the time-lapse photo of lightning strikes over the South African city of Johannesburg as shown above. So much blinding light...sound and fury...and distracting fireworks. Who knew where to look next? In their shark-like feeding frenzy, MSNBC even dragged out the old "Demand to Appear" attacks on Putin...accusing him of having a daughter, a "love child" back in 2015. I remember these accusations...and the implied demand of Putin to leave his yearly holida... more »
Arctic Ice Hockey Stick
Originally posted on Science Matters: Update July 17, 2018 No one knows how long this divergence of surplus ice will persist, but for now 2018 Arctic ice extent resembles a hockey stick. Presently the ice is 550k km2 above 11 year average (2007 to 2017 inclusive). More detailed report from July 14 below. In June…
USS Gerald R. Ford Is Now Starting A Year-Long Maintenance And Upgrade Period
*USNI News:** Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Enters Year-Long Post-Shakedown Maintenance and Upgrade Period* After spending 81 days at sea spread out during eight steaming events, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is back at Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding for a year-long maintenance and upgrade period. For the next year, Ford’s post-shakedown availability (PSA)/selected restricted availability (SRA) will concentrate on installing the aircraft carrier’s remaining combat systems, completing any deferred work and correcting a propulsion manufacturing defect discovered ... more »
IRS to Revoke 362,000 Passports From US Citizens
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man About two and a half years ago, I told you about a particularly nasty piece of legislation that President Obama quietly... more »
Largest Voting Machine Vendor in US Admits Its Systems Had Remote-Access Software Installed
By Matt Agorist A bombshell revelation on the security of voting in the United States has just surfaced in the form of a letter from... more »
Congress Seeks to Fix Our Broken Higher Education System
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