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Picture Of The Day
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press onboard Air Force One en route to Bedminster, New Jersey, from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., June 29, 2018. © REUTERS / Eric Thayer *WNU Editor: *The above picture comes from this photo-gallery .... *Web Power: Time’s List of the Internet’s Most Influential People *(Sputnik)
The U.S. - China Trade War Is Battering China's Financial And Securities Markets
An investor watches stock prices at a brokerage office in Beijing, China July 6, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee *Reuters*: *Pain and pressure: market turmoil pushes some China funds to the brink* SHANGHAI (Reuters) - It’s already been a harsh year for Chinese funds, hit by new rules aimed at reining in debt in the country’s financial system. Now, the sell-off in China stocks induced by trade war anxiety further threatens their health and for some, their survival. Case in point: private fund house Nanjing Hu Yang Investment Co has seen its assets under management halve to 50 million yuan... more »
Another Out-Of-Office Republican Sounds The Alarm Against Trump
I was no fan of Bill First (R-TN) when he was in the Senate (1995-2006), especially not while he served as Senate Majority Leader from 2003 until he retired, living up to a self-imposed term limits pledge. After he left the Senate, he said he would have voted for the Affordable Care Act and has urged Republicans to stop trying to repeal it. Yesterday, the *Washington Post* carried an OpEd by Frist, The Senate I led put country over party. This one must do the same for Robert Mueller, urging Republicans to actively support the Mueller investigation. No tweet from Trumpanzee... yet.... more »
"America Goes Full Imbecile"
*"America Goes Full Imbecile"* by MN Gordon "Credit has a wicked way of magnifying a person’s defects. Even the most cautious man, with unlimited credit, can make mistakes that in retrospect seem absurd. But an average man, with unlimited credit, is preeminently disposed to going full imbecile. Let us not forget about this important skill… [PT] Several weeks ago we came across a woeful tale of Mike Meru. Somehow, this special fellow, while of apparent sound mine and worthy intent, racked up over $1 million dollars in student loan debt – all to become an orthodontist. Surely, with s... more »
Mayor of London Says Trump Baby Protest Blimp Can Fly; It’s Appropriate Since Trump is the Baby of a British Woman!
Trump’s mother departed the UK in 1930, when she was 18 years old, and arrived in the USA as an … Continue reading →
Poster Child For Faulty US Immigration Policy – Trump Should Be Banished To His Maternal Island In The UK (Which Once Belonged To Norway)
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : No this isn’t Trump’s sister, it is him with Norwegian PM Erna Solberg, January 10, 2018…
Hamas boosts military training amid rising tensions with Israel – reports
Gaza Strip’s Hamas movement has increased the training of its military forces, according to reports from Israeli media. Hamas has beefed up military training recently, says a report by Israeli public broadcaster Kan. According to the broadcaster, this might signal that Hamas is preparing for an all-out conflict with Israel, which has recently deployed its Iron Dome missile defense systems […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israelis Soon to Be Able to Purchase Land in The West Bank Against International Law
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (2:40 A.M)- Yesterday, a bill was proposed by a member of the Israeli Knesset, seeking to allow Jewish Israeli citizens to purchase land in the illegally occupied West Bank. Bezalel Smotrich, a member of the Israeli Knesset, has proposed a bill which seeks to allow Jewish Israelis the right to buy land in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is President Trump Determined To Wreck NATO?
*Washington Post editorial:* *Trump is bent on wrecking NATO. Prepare for catastrophe.* U.S. AMBASSADOR to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison says “the overall theme” of this week’s summit meeting in Brussels “is going to be NATO’s strength and unity,” which is what it ought to be. There is considerable good news to celebrate: The alliance has substantially beefed up defenses of its eastern flank, facing Russia; it is recommitting to vital missions in Afghanistan and Iraq; and every one of its members is increasing defense spending — the biggest buildup by U.S. allies in 25 years. The summ... more »
High-Fructose Corn Syrup And Sucrose - Is There A Health Difference?
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from corn starch whereas sucrose us usually made from sugarcane or beets. Because starch itself is asimple sugar, a chain of glucose molecules joined together, once it's broken down into individual glucose molecules, it's corn syrup, which is essentially 100% glucose. It becomes high-fructose corn syrup when enzymes are HFCS is sometimes called isoglucose and is used in the food industry to sweeten processed foods such as soft drinks, creams, cakes, confectionery, yogurts etc. to keep costs lower. It's sweeter than regular sugar, more like ... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Dreamwaves”
Deuter, “Dreamwaves” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t74AOQ1e_MM
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This colorful skyscape features the dusty, reddish glow of Sharpless catalog emission region Sh2-155, the Cave Nebula. About 2,400 light-years away, the scene lies along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy toward the royal northern constellation of Cepheus. *Click image for larger size.* Astronomical explorations of the region reveal that it has formed at the boundary of the massive Cepheus B molecular cloud and the hot, young, blue stars of the Cepheus OB 3 association. The bright rim of ionized hydrogen gas is energized by the radiation from the hot stars, dominated by the bright... more »
"I'll Bet..."
• *Click image for larger size.* "One summer night, out on a flat headland, all but surrounded by the waters of the bay, the horizons were remote and distant rims on the edge of space. Millions of stars blazed in darkness, and on the far shore a few lights burned in cottages. Otherwise there was no reminder of human life. My companion and I were alone with the stars: the misty river of the Milky Way flowing across the sky, the patterns of the constellations standing out bright and clear, a blazing planet low on the horizon. It occurred to me that if this were a sight that could be s... more »
Chet Raymo, “Reaching For The Stars”
*“Reaching For The Stars”* by Chet Raymo “Here is a spectacular detail of the Eagle Nebula, a gassy star-forming region of the Milky Way Galaxy, about 7,000 light-years away (click to enlarge). This particular spire of gas and dust was recently featured on APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day). The Eagle lies in the equatorial constellation Serpens. If you went out tonight and looked at this part of the sky - more or less midway between Arcturus and Antares - you might see nothing at all. The brightest star in Serpens is of the third magnitude, perhaps invisible in an urban environme... more »
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Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Thanks for stopping by!
German Chancellor Merkel Says NATO Must Focus On The Russian Threat
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* German Chancellor Angela Merkel stands over President Trump as they negotiate at the G7 summit in a photograph she later posted on Instagram *Politico:* *Angela Merkel: NATO must refocus on Russia threat* *Challenges for the military alliance ‘have changed drastically in recent years,’ German chancellor says.* BERLIN — NATO must focus on setting up a presence at the alliance’s eastern flank to defend itself from potential Russian aggression, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said. Her remarks ahead of a summit of NATO leaders in Brussels next week will b... more »
More Major Multinationals Are Leaving Iran Because Of U.S. Sanctions
*Washington Times: **More major multinationals cease business with Iran over reimposed U.S. sanctions* Dutch airline KLM and cargo shipping leader CMA CGM have joined the growing list of major multinational companies ending their business with Iran because of reimposed U.S. sanctions. Since early May — when President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Obama-era nuclear agreement with Iran — shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk of Denmark, French carmaker PSA Group and French oil major Total have also suspended multibillion-dollar projects. CMA CGM — the world’s third largest container s... more »
Thai Cave Rescue: Live Coverage of Boys Soccer Team Rescue Operation from Thailand Cave — Monday 9 July 2018
CBS News Streamed live 1 hour ago Divers in northern Thailand on Sunday rescued four members of a youth soccer team from the cave where they were trapped for 16 days, part of an ongoing operation to rescue the 12 boys and their coach. end
Bond and Stock Markets a Bomb Waiting to Go Off – Gregory Mannarino
Bond and Stock Markets a Bomb Waiting to Go Off – Gregory Mannarino by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Trader/analyst Gregory Mannarino says the world is on the edge of big financial trouble, and he lays the blame at the feet of central bankers. Mannarino explains, “We have proof positive that the Federal Reserve and other central […]
Italian Newspaper Claims ‘Global Elite’ Working to Transform Europe Through Mass Migration
How do you destroy a country? One way is to do what the Illuminist leaders of France and Germany are doing: allow unchecked, uncontrolled migrants . Am I against migrants? Not at all. But it must be done properly and legally. Illuminist leaders in Europe do not intend to help the migrants. It is just […]
China, Russia Join Forces for Possible US War Scenario
PressTV Published on Jul 8, 2018 Time for a look at two superpowers who are uniting militarily to be prepared for a possible war scenario; namely, Russia and China, and their threat: the US. Beijing and Moscow have concluded that they need close cooperation because under President Donald Trump, the US foreign policy has become increasingly […]
EU Countries File Protest Against Israel’s Upcoming Demolition of Bedouin Village
EU Countries File Protest Against Israel’s Upcoming Demolition of Bedouin Village by Noa Landau, Yotam Berger, https://www.haaretz.com/ Diplomats from twelve countries visited Khan al-Ahmar after locals clashed with police. The diplomats were blocked from visiting a school in the village, after Israel declares the area a ‘closed military zone’ – U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain […]
“No Nerve Agents” In Douma: OPCW Report Demolishes White House Sarin Narrative
“No Nerve Agents” In Douma: OPCW Report Demolishes White House Sarin Narrative by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A preliminary report published Friday by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) found no traces of any nerve agent at the site of a suspected chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma. The OPCW report states this unambiguously as […]
‘US Attitude is Regrettable’: N. Korea Accuses Washington of Lacking Progress in Denuclearisation
RT Published on Jul 7, 2018 North Korea has called high-level talks with the the US led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ‘regrettable’. The words are in stark contrast to Pompeo’s own view of the proceedings. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/99eo end
Saudi Arabia Secretly Rejected UN Initiative to End Yemen War
PressTV Published on Jul 8, 2018 The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says the enemy tries to take over Yemen by rejecting the United Nations envoy’s initiative to end fighting in the country’s western coast. Abdulmalik al-Houthi said the enemy tries to invade the city of Hudaydah under any pretext but its main goal is to […]
EU Says Iran, World Powers to Continue Talks Aimed at Saving Nuclear Deal
PressTV Published on Jul 6, 2018 EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says world powers and Iran have agreed to continue talks to save the 20-15 nuclear deal. Federica Mogherini was speaking after the first meeting between the deal’s signatories following the US pullout in May. Mogherini chaired the talks in Vienna. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister, […]
This is how Donald Trump makes me feel...
*and **for you youngsters out there** it's also how you do the boogie-woogie .* The first couple is the first I've seen who come close to champions Maeva and William. HAPPY STOMP 2016 - HENRIC and JOANNA STILLMAN Isn't Joanna just the prettiest little gal? *However **Maeva and **William are still the best!* William Mauvais - Maeva Truntzer Moscow Christmas Swing Dance Camp 2012 The following video of Maeva and William is poor quality, but not so poor that you can't appreciate the footwork. And Swiss pianist Silvan Zing is outstanding. It was uploaded in 2010, but I have n... more »
"Bond and Stock Markets A Bomb Waiting To Go Off"
*"Bond and Stock Markets A Bomb Waiting To Go Off"* *By Greg Hunter’s **USAWatchdog.com* "Trader/analyst Gregory Mannarino says the world is on the edge of big financial trouble, and he lays the blame at the feet of central bankers. Mannarino explains, “We have proof positive that the Federal Reserve and other central banks have, yet again, gotten it wrong. How many times have you heard me say the Fed will get it wrong again? Well, they have gotten it wrong, and the proof is everything is going in the opposite direction they said it would go.” Mannarino says the Fed and other centr... more »
President Trump And The U.S. Navy: No Iranian Harassment Of American Warships In 2018
Iranian Harassment of U.S. Warships: 2015: 22 2016: 36 2017: 14 2018: 0 Source: @USNavy — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2018 *FOX News: **US Navy: No sign of Iranian harassment of American warships in 2018* The usual harassment of U.S. warships by small Iranian gunboats in the Persian Gulf has stopped this year, according to the Navy, but the suspension of such activity could be in jeopardy as Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz. According to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquartered in Bahrain, these so-called “unsafe and unprofessional” interactions typi... more »
Here, Paul Craig Roberts asks the question of The Two Superpowers: Who Really Controls the Two Countries? by studying what the Washington Post and the New York Times say about that. And They repeat the disproven lies about Russia as if blatant, obvious lies are hard facts. Yet the WaPo reads: “THE REASONS for the tension between the United States and Russia are well-established. Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine, instigated a war in eastern Ukraine, intervened to save the dictatorship of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, interfered in the U.S. presidential election campaign to harm Hillary Clinton and help Donald Trump, poisoned a former intelligence officer on British soil and continues to meddle in the elections of other democracies.” But if you can get behind the truth, Russia didn't "seize" Crimea because it belonged to Russia for centurys and they only took it back after a plebiscite wherein about 85 or 90 voted to again be under Russian rule, largely because the Ukraine instigated a war armed by the U.S. who payed neo-Naxis to kill native Russians.
------------------------------ *The Two Superpowers: Who Really Controls the Two Countries?* ------------------------------ June 30, 2018 | Categories: Articles & Columns | The Two Superpowers: Who Really Controls the Two Countries? Paul Craig Roberts Among the ruling interests in the US, one interest even more powerful than the Israel Lobby—the Deep State of the military/security complex— there is enormous fear that an uncontrollable President Trump at the upcoming Putin/Trump summit will make an agreement that will bring to an end the demonizing of Russia that serves to prote... more »
X22 Report, “The Fed Continues To Deceive The American People, It's All Smoke & Mirrors”
X22 Report, “The Fed Continues To Deceive The American People, It's All Smoke & Mirrors” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n8XmmL4114 X22 Report, The Deep State Mission, Confuse & Divide, Look Pass The Propaganda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T42FP8gg7iE
Ocean Air Temps Keep Cool
Presently sea surface temperatures (SST) are the best available indicator of heat content gained or lost from earth’s climate system. Enthalpy is the thermodynamic term for total heat content in a system, and humidity differences in air parcels affect enthalpy. Measuring water temperature directly avoids distorted impressions from air measurements. In addition, ocean covers 71% […]
Finally word is spreading about Nazi death squads in Ukraine
A shocking new report in the Electronic Intifada reveals that Ukrainian neo-Nazis are using Israeli weapons to fight Russia. Journalist Max Blumenthal discusses the SS-wearing Azov Battalion, a neo-Nazi militia that uses Hitlerian symbols and is embedded in the National Guard of Ukraine, which also receives support from the US and Canada.
Ichthyosis: Progress Addressing This Severe Skin Disease Affecting Dogs And Humans
Skin, with its densely packed layers of cells and lipids, keeps foreign substances from leaking in and water from leaking out. It's a reverse raincoat for our organs. In ichthyosis and other skin diseases, this barrier breaks down, and problems arise. Unlike more commonly known skin diseases, in ichthyosis thick layers of scales can build up because the lipid-synthesis process in the skin goes awry. Besides causing discomfort and a scaly appearance, the condition can make the skin prone to secondary infections. read more
Spirituality-Focused Services via Alexa and Phone Apps Don’t Protect Us From Exposure to Harmful WiFi Radiation
By B.N. Frank More religious and spiritually-minded organizations have started using technology such as Alexa and cell phone and computer apps to try to help... more »
Iran Vows To Stay In Syria To Counter Israel
Special Assistant to Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Hussein Amir Abdullahian, said that the presence of Iran’s “military advisors” in Syria will continue. (Supplied) *Mehr News Agency (Iran):* *Amir-Abollahian says Syrians will not allow Israel to control Syria* He made the remarks in a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador to Iran Salah Al-Zawawi in Tehran on Saturday. Amir-Abdollahian said "the Islamic Republic of Iran continues its firm support for the Resistance, and will not give up supporting the Palestine cause and will help Palestine in the face of the Zionist regime’s... more »
Some propositions on free speech
Since berks are going berserk over the so-called “death of free speech” because a property-owner has said blowhards can't speak on that property,* let’s examine again some basic propositions of free speech, just so we know what the animal looks like -- and how denying someone the right to your platform does not deny their free speech: Some propositions on free speechThe right to free speech means the right to express one's ideas without danger of coercion, of physical suppression or of interference by the state. Censorship is interference by the state in the expression of ideas.... more »
Twitter's War Against The Bots?
About 5 years ago a closeted Republican retired from Congress-- not a case like Mark Foley who was really forced out because he was found to be molesting underage pages-- but just a garden variety gay guy who, though notorious *inside* the Beltway, was relatively unknown for his homosexuality in his own district. I used to write about him being gay whenever he voted against the LGBTQ community, which was not *all* the time but was still fairly frequently. After he retired, he became friends with a close friend of mine and I came to know that he had hired an (expensive) firm to bur... more »
Quit Paris Treaty
Tony Abbott is right – Australia should quit the Paris Climate Treaty. China, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia will ignore Paris. USA has already quit and Japan even withdrew from the Kyoto Treaty. Germany will fail to meet its obligations and Poland will not try very hard. France relies heavily on nuclear power […]
Why the Democratic Party is such a Societal Cancer; A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste
While the Democratic Party is out manufacturing crisis and sewing division, the false narratives that they create are done so to distract from the reality of their failures. Another Progressive False Narrative Goes Down Under Examination While they are out manufacturing the myth of an epidemic of racist cops and unjust killings, the real crime … Continue reading "Why the Democratic Party is such a Societal Cancer; A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste"
Syria Says It's Air Defences Hit An Israeli Jet During A Missile Strike
The Tiyas, or T-4, Air Base, outside of the Syrian city of Palmyra, which Israel claims is being operated by Iran and its Quds Force. (Screen capture/Wikimapia) *Reuters:* *Syrian state media says air defences hit Israeli plane, thwart missile strike* BEIRUT, July 8 (Reuters) - Syrian military air defences struck an Israeli warplane and shot down Israeli missiles targeting the T4 air base in Homs province in response to an act of "aggression" on Sunday night, Syrian state media said. An Israeli military spokeswoman said Israel does not comment on foreign reports. Israel has grow... more »
Fearless Faith
[image: fearless-faith] Though the persecution of Christians worldwide is on the rise, many Christians are keeping their faith — and actually spreading it.
Combat footage of Syrian Army operation that led them to besiege Daraa city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been gearing up for their upcoming battle for Daraa city by launching several attacks around the provincial capital. These attacks have proven successful, as they managed to besiege Daraa city on Sunday after capturing an important hilltop and its corresponding military base. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu reiterates objection to Iranian presence in Syria ahead of Putin meeting (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 A.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, speaking from Jerusalem on Sunday. Netanyahu revealed that the aim of the visit would be to discuss matters which he considers to be crucial to Israel’s security. “We will not tolerate the establishment of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Exclusive: Rebels encouraged to reconcile in Daraa as Idlib is next Syrian Army target
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – The rebel forces in Daraa were encouraged by the Russian military to reconcile with the government and not to depart for northern Syria, a source told Al-Masdar News from southwest Syria on Sunday. According to the source, the rebels were allegedly told by the Russian military to reconcile with the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey: Over 10 dead in train derailment near Tekirdag (video)
At least 10 people were killed and many more left injured after a train derailed in the country’s northwest, near Tekirdag on Sunday. The reasons behind the derailment are yet to be established, though Tekirdag Governor Mehmet Ceylan reportedly blamed heavy rains in the region. The train was headed to Istanbul, and it reportedly carried […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Air Defense confronts Israeli missiles over T-4 Airbase (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Air Defense confronted a fresh Israeli attack on the T-4 Airbase, tonight, an official source from the military told Al-Masdar News. According to the military source, the Syrian Air Defense fired several missiles towards the Israeli rockets in an attempt to thwart their attack on the strategic T-4 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu lists two of Israel’s demands for Russia in Syria
In light of the strained relations between Israel and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Vladimir Putin on July 11 to yet again state that Tel Aviv will not tolerate Iran’s entrenchment in Syria. “This week I will fly to Moscow for an important meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. We meet from time-to-time in order to ensure security coordination and, of course, to discuss regional […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Syrian military says Israeli warplane bombs strategic airbase
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – An Israeli warplane carried out a powerful attack this evening over the T-4 Airbase in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate, a Syrian military source told Al-Masdar News. The Israeli warplane managed to hit its target, despite facing several air defense missiles from the Syrian military. According to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian air defense fires several missiles towards unknown warplane in rural Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Air Defense fired several missiles towards an unknown warplane that was seen flying from the Al-Tanf region towards the T-4 Airbase in rural Homs this evening, the National Defense Forces (NDF) reported. According to the NDF, the warplane was most likely an Israeli jet; however, it is still […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why A Clash Between The U.S. And Iran Would Be Disastrous For China
*Panos Mourdoukoutas, Forbes:* *A Clash Between US And Iran Could Send Oil Prices Above $100 And Bad News For China* China’s next big problem won’t be in the South China Sea. It will be in the Strait of Hormuz. That’s where both Washington and Teheran want to enforce their own freedom of navigation. This prospect moves the US and Iran closer to a direct military confrontation. If that turns out to be the case, it will disrupt Middle East oil supplies and push crude oil prices above $100 level. That could be bad news for China – because the Middle East supplies close to 50% of Chi... more »
Dysonian SETI With Machine Learning (Kaggle Kernel)
Years ago I used to participate in machine learning competitions hosted by Kaggle. It was a lot of fun and a great learning experience. Eventually I lost interest in Kaggle competitions, but I continued to do Data Science as a hobby. My hobby evolved into what I now understand is "Dysonian SETI". And it has now brought me back to Kaggle. There is a feature of Kaggle that I had not tried previously: kernels. A kernel is a script with markdown (e.g. a Jupyter notebook) hosted by Kaggle. I decided to post an analysis as a kernel: *Dysonian SETI With Machine Learning* read more
Trump’s Art of the No Deal (revised and updated)
Robert Reich - 6 hours ago
Trump promised to be America’s dealmaker in chief. “We need a leader that wrote The Art of the... more »
Dinesh D'Souza Has Exactly One Thing in Common With Sam Cooke
The second coolest thing on Twitter is seeing experts in a field engage in serious, thoughtful, informative discussions about their areas of expertise. The coolest thing is when, in the process, they eviscerate a buffoon like Dinesh D'Souza. Convicted felon and habitual grifter Dinesh D'Souza has a movie and a book coming out. This movie and book (they are a package, of course) expose, at long last, a shocking secret that liberals have covered up for decades: *in the 1800s, the Democrats supported slavery*. If so, how how come students on campus are consistently amazed when I talk... more »
Is the Tory Vote Melting Down?
One of the more comedic aspects to have come from the Tory government's negotiations with itself was the statement Theresa May released shortly after her soft Brexit was revealed. It's really worth quoting in full: During the EU referendum campaign collective responsibility on EU policy was temporarily suspended. As we developed our policy on Brexit I have allowed cabinet colleagues to express their individual views. *Agreement on this proposal marks the point where that is no longer the case and collective responsibility is now fully restored.* You see everything that has happened... more »
Violent Protests And Looting Continue In Haiti
*Reuters*: *Haitian civil unrest enters third day despite fuel hike reversal* PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Mostly young protesters in Haiti blocked streets on Sunday while many damaged or looted stores remained closed for a third day following anger over steep fuel price increases in the Caribbean nation. Protesters used felled trees to block roadways, as well as piles of tires set on fire, many of which continued to smolder on Sunday, sending thick clouds of black smoke high into the air. In some cases, police responded with tear gas to disperse crowds. The remains of charred c... more »
"Dumbing Ourselves Down: Wanting To Join"
*"Dumbing Ourselves Down: Wanting To Join"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When we dumb ourselves down, we sell ourselves short and lose an opportunity to shed light where it is needed. The ability to go into any social situation and sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people and dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may... more »
"One Day..."
“When the baby is old enough, they send it to school, where it spends twelve years being taught lies about how the world works so that one day it will be able to watch CNN and say ‘Yes, this makes perfect sense’ instead of ‘This is ridiculous'” - Caitlin Johnstone • "Back when I taught at UCLA, I was constantly amazed at how little so many students knew. Finally, I could no longer restrain myself from asking a student the question that had long puzzled me: "What were you doing for the last 12 years before you got here?" - Thomas Sowell “The problem isn't that Johnny can't read. Th... more »
Is Pope Francis being mislead by climate advisors?
Even as sincere and concerned as he is about the planet’s future, it looks as if the Pope is simply misinformed. Given such a political statement on climate change, with such a lack of scientific insight, we must wonder just … Continue reading →
Inside U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo's Visit To North Korea
*Bloomberg*: *Inside Pompeo's Fraught North Korea Trip* * Secretary of state struggled for clarity on visit’s schedule * Regime issued harsh statement after Pompeo left country As U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo touched down in Pyongyang at 10:54 a.m. on Friday he had few details of his schedule in the North Korean capital -- even which hotel he and his staff would stay in. Not much was clear aside from lunch with counterpart Kim Yong Chol to start filling in the “nitty-gritty details’’ from the Singapore declaration signed between the leaders of the U.S. and North Korea, accor... more »
Progressive Primary Winners Abandoned By The DCCC
Normally, I don't buy into "lesser-of-two-evils" politics. If Democrats nominate a corrupt reactionary Blue Dog, I'm at least as incensed as I am over a Republican. That's not going to change either. *And*, I'm still saying that "normally" no longer applies, not with Trump and his Congress-ful of enablers and rubber stamps. I'm telling friends and relatives-- my sister lives in Jeff Van Drew's district-- to just hold their noses and vote for anyone with a "D" next to their name. As Digby has been saying since Trump moved into the White House, we're in existential territory here. B... more »
"A Duty to Know"
*"A Duty to Know" * By Cognitive Dissonance "Conversations Mrs. Cog and I have often revolve around awareness and knowing verses ignorance and belief. These discussions usually boil down to whether or not there is a personal responsibility to *know*. Or, at a minimum, a responsibility to question what we believe/disbelieve or are told to believe/disbelieve. The dialogue often stalls when we confront a fundamental question; should we be held responsible to know what we do not know. If it never occurs to us to ask, if someone never informs us of what we don’t know, why would we even... more »
The Future of European Nations
The Future of European Nations Video of The Future of European Nations The third panel of the Schiller Institute conference of June 30-July 1, featured an optimistic and enthusiastic discussion of necessary reforms or changes required for the nations of Europe to participate in the "win-win" diplomacy and economy of the New Paradigm. Speakers include Jacques Cheminade, President of Solidarité et Progrès, Prof Hans Köchler, President of I.P.O., Marco Zanni, Member of the European Parliament from Italy and Dr. Armin Azima, University of Hamburg.
Jesse Marcel's Journal
Jesse Marcel, Sr. As you all know, one of the problems with the Roswell case is that we have been unable to find any letters, diaries, journals, or notes that were written in 1947 that would tell us about the crash. There have been hints about this, but to this point, none of those hints produced anything that is conclusive. Inez Wilcox, wife of the Roswell sheriff, had written a story about her “four years in the county jail,” talking about what it was like to be the wife of the sheriff. Although the original article contained nothing about the crash, she added a page later that ta... more »
‘Trump Baby’ Balloon May Fly Over London During President’s UK Visit
The diaper-clad 'Trump Baby' stands nearly 20 feet high, sports the president's signature blond hair, and holds a cellphone in his very small hands.
Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam; Exposing Climate Sophistry
Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam is a favorite tactic of the climate alarmists. As long as people don’t have the ability to differentiate between sound scientific arguments and pure nonsense, the climate change gravy train will keep rolling. This Blog post will dismantle the common arguments of the climate alarmists. Note, the video clips all start at … Continue reading "Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam; Exposing Climate Sophistry"
For the Record: Pompeo Seeks Peace
Montage by Alice Wielinga/Time. Speaking of North Korea, I think I may have just noticed something significant, stimulated by a Twitter friend: I imagine Trump's demanding that people stop calling him a loser from the Singapore summit. Fox ran a story on DPRK missile plant expansion July 2 https://t.co/vYFuaEYTuC, state department announced Pompeo trip July 2 https://t.co/ePU0QsFhww — ParticularVernacular (@Yastreblyansky) July 8, 2018 Namely, as you see, that Fox's first story on how North Korea was not doing anything to "denuclearize" and was in fact going back to building up forc... more »
Brazilian Federal Judge Has Ordered The Release Of Former President Lula da Silva From Jail
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives at the metallurgical trade union while the Brazilian court decides on his appeal against a corruption conviction that could bar him from running in the 2018 presidential race, in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil January 24, 2018. REUTERS/Leonardo Benassatto *New York Times:* *Judge Orders Brazil to Release Ex-President Lula, Setting Off Legal Uproar* RIO DE JANEIRO — A judge in Brazil ruled on Sunday that former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva be released from prison while he continues to appeal a corruption conviction,... more »
PG&E Plans to Cut Electricity to Some California Residents to Prevent Wildfires
In a move straight out of the Soviet Union handbook, PG&E has warned they may cut electrical power to some California residents during “extreme weather” to help prevent wildfires.
Where Is/Was The Mainstream Press?
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich With all the talk and smear campaigns about “fake news” shouldn’t Americans be entitled to know what’s really going on... more »
Footage captures border crossing following seizure by SAA
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – Footage filmed on Saturday shows the Nassib-Jaber border crossing after the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) regained control over it earlier in the week. Buses, cars and military vehicles can be seen on the Syrian side of the border, while tents, believed to accommodate Syrian refugees, may be seen on the Jordanian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Train derailment in Turkey killed 10 and injured 73 people – reports
According to Anadolu, five carriages came off the tracks in Turkey’s northwestern province of Tekirdag, not far from the Greek border. The train was carrying more than 300 people. At least 10 people were killed and 73 others injured after five train carriages came off the tracks in Turkey’s northwestern province of Tekirdag, not far from the Greek border, TRT […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army completely secures strategic Damascus-Amman Highway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has fully secured the Damascus-Amman Highway after taking control of several towns from the rebel forces. According to a field report, the Syrian Arab Army has finally taken control of the towns located north of the Nassib Crossing. The towns named in the military’s field […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Jewish man viciously attacked by mob in central Berlin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – A 25 year-old Syrian Jewish man was attacked by a group of 10 people in Berlin’s Mitte district early Saturday morning, confirmed police spokesperson Martin Halweg in the German capital on Sunday. “Around 00:30 [on Saturday] a 25-year-old asked a group of people for a lighter in the park [James Simon […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jordanian military commander welcomes Syrian Army’s capture of Nassib Crossing
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The commander of the Jordanian Army’s Northern Region, Brigadier Khaled Al-Masa’id was interviewed by the Al-Rai News Agency on Saturday regarding the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) recent capture of the Nassib Crossing. The Jordanian military commander welcomed the return of the Syrian Army to the Nassib Crossing, calling this an […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tiger Forces Commander inspects seized weapons in Daraa [+Photos]
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:50 P.M.) – Legendary commander of the elite Tiger Forces, Major General Suheil al-Hassan, paid a visit to his troops in the eastern countryside of Daraa in order to inspect the weapons seized from rebels. The seized weapons have been handed over by rebel groups after concluding a surrender deal with the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Militants in Daraa almost besieged as Army advances in west countryside
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:10 P.M.) – The course of battles in southwest Syria has taken a deadly turn for rebel fighters who have become almost entirely encircled in Daraa city as the Syrian forces began advancing westward. With the eastern countryside has been almost completely recaptured, the Syrian Army is shifting focus to the western countryside; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke quietly makes it legal to bring elephant parts to the U.S. as trophies
Does President Trump actually run the Trump administration? It’s hard not to wonder given the growing gap between the president’s strong words on an issue he seems to care about — the trophy hunting of elephants — and the actual policies implemented by officials supposedly working for him. On June 19, Atlanta will play host to the second meeting of the administration’s so-called International Wildlife Conservation Council. This federal council was created by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke — himself a trophy hunter — specifically to advise on the “removal of barriers” to importing tr... more »
South Sudan Government And Rebel Representatives Have Signed A New Power Sharing Agreement
*Al Jazeera:* *South Sudan rivals reach new security arrangement deal* Government and rebel representatives are expected to sign a new power-sharing agreement in Uganda on Saturday. South Sudan's warring sides have signed an accord on security arrangements after talks in neighbouring Sudan's capital, a step that could lead to a power-sharing deal. "All parties have agreed to withdraw military troops from urban areas as part of the security agreement," Jamal Omar, Sudanese chief of military intelligence, said at Friday's signing ceremony in Khartoum. The agreement comes days after... more »
Media Silent As US Agrees To “Full Implementation” of United Nations Gun Control Pact
By Rachel Blevins While the United States is typically set apart from other countries when it comes to gun laws, a recent conference with the... more »
Warnings About Babies’ Exposure to Cell Phones and WiFi Radiation Aren’t New. So Why Are These Products Still Being Marketed for Babies and Infant Care?
By B.N. Frank Many parents have no idea that there is still no “safe” level of cell phone or WiFi radiation exposure that has been... more »
Wild and dangerous celebrations erupt as England reaches World Cup final four (Video)
British fans go bonkers after World Cup win over Sweden. The post Wild and dangerous celebrations erupt as England reaches World Cup final four (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Energy 111, Coal demand about to soar
Until 2017 and today, 40% of the world's electricity comes from coal, same as 20-30 years ago. Below are some reports on the subject. ------------- (1) INVESTMENT EXTRA: Think coal is dead? It could be about to soar By LUCY WHITE FOR THE DAILY MAIL PUBLISHED: 21:51 BST, 29 June 2018 | UPDATED: 21:51 BST, 29 June 2018 http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-5901973/INVESTMENT-EXTRA-Think-coal-dead-soar.html ? *‘India in particular is struggling with supplies, which are essential for both its electricity network and steel production, and Australia looks set to be a key bene... more »
At least 85 dead, dozens missing as rains continue in Japan
Television footage showed bridges and cars washed away by raging rivers and floodwaters, with people perched on the roofs of their homes, surrounded by water and awaiting rescue.
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