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Chemical Weapons Provocation Aimed at Keeping Terrorists in Syria – Lavrov
RT Published on Aug 29, 2018 The planned chemical weapon provocation in the Syrian province of Idlib is aimed at maintaining the presence of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group in the area, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9dao end
Rigged Or Not? Trump Calls Out Google on Deliberately Promoting Negative News of Him
RT Published on Aug 29, 2018 President Donald Trump has accused search giant Google of deliberately highlighting negative news about his administration, and “controlling what we can and cannot see.” Trump vowed that the situation “will be addressed.” READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9d8e end
Putin Decimates Netanyahu’s Dreams as Russia Confirms Total Support for Iran in Syria
Putin Decimates Netanyahu’s Dreams as Russia Confirms Total Support for Iran in Syria by Joaquin Flores, FRN, via https://www.sott.net/ Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov made waves today, dispelling numerous rumors and laying to waste much ‘speculation’ about Russia’s role in Syria, with regard to Iran and Israel. – After difficult talks today in a meeting between senior Russian […]
Israel Forces Assault Palestinian Street Sellers in Jerusalem
Israel Forces Assault Palestinian Street Sellers in Jerusalem by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The attacks came the day before the Muslim festival of Eid Israeli municipality staff assaulted Palestinian farmers and vendors in the streets of occupied East Jerusalem on Monday, a day before the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha. – Locals said that Israeli municipality staff, under armed […]
Globalist Macron Vows to Kill Nationalism, Impose EU Superstate, While Italy’s Salvini Declares EU ‘Filth’
Globalist Macron Vows to Kill Nationalism, Impose EU Superstate, While Italy’s Salvini Declares EU ‘Filth’ by Virginia Hale, https://www.breitbart.com/ Emmanuel Macron has vowed a globalist bloc determined to impose a progressive EU superstate on the continent will defeat “extremist” pro-national sovereignty conservatives at European Parliament elections next year. – Declaring that the world is at a […]
Khamenei Sees No Hope of Europe Salvaging Iran Nuclear Deal
Khamenei Sees No Hope of Europe Salvaging Iran Nuclear Deal by Ladane Nasseri, https://www.bloomberg.com/ * Top leader signals patience is running out in Tehran * European powers still attempting to shore up troubled pact – Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Iran should stop pinning its hopes on Europe saving the international nuclear deal battered by the U.S. […]
Trump VS The Deep State Propagandists
Operation Freedom Published on Aug 28, 2018 The spotlight of this Operation Freedom Briefing focusses on The Deep State Psy-Ops being run to discourage, subvert and block The Freedom Movement. Check out all of our content at http://www.davejanda.com end
As MSM & Hollywood Quackery Continues, U.S. Government Quietly Prepares for Nuclear War
As MSM & Hollywood Quackery Continues, U.S. Government Quietly Prepares for Nuclear War by Jeremiah Johnson, SHTFplan.com The MSM (Mainstream Media) and Hollywood forms a conglomerated consortium of Marxists, Socialists, creepy-refugee professors from Woodstock, and wanna-be left-wing revolutionaries. They have two different paths. The MSM forces non-news down the throat of the public while decrying […]
Trump Calls Out Google for ‘Rigged’ Search Results, ‘Illegal’ Censorship, Vows to Take Action
Trump Calls Out Google for ‘Rigged’ Search Results, ‘Illegal’ Censorship, Vows to Take Action by https://www.rt.com/ President Donald Trump has accused search giant Google of deliberately highlighting negative news about his administration, and “controlling what we can and cannot see.” Trump vowed that the situation “will be addressed.” – “Google search results for ‘Trump News’ shows […]
Facebook Engineer’s Stunning Admission: “We Tear Down Posters Welcoming Trump Supporters”
Facebook Engineer’s Stunning Admission: “We Tear Down Posters Welcoming Trump Supporters” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ On Tuesday morning, President Trump lashed out at Google, with his remarks later broadening to include Twitter and Facebook, accusing it of “rigging” search results by presenting only results “from National Left-Wing Media” and accused “Google & others are suppressing voices of […]
U.S. and Israeli Governments Partly Behind Facebook Censorship?
Ben Swann Published on Aug 28, 2018 Are the U.S. and Israeli governments helping to dictate which pages are purged from Facebook and social media? Could that explain why Venezuelan news channel Telesur has been removed from the site? end
NATO Sees Russia’s Vostok 2018 Drills as Preparation For Conflict – Spokesman
NATO Sees Russia’s Vostok 2018 Drills as Preparation For Conflict – Spokesman by https://sputniknews.com/ BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – NATO will closely monitor Russia’s Vostok 2018 exercises, expects them to be transparent and predictable, acting NATO Deputy Spokesman Dylan White told Sputnik on Tuesday. – “All nations have the right to exercise their armed forces, but it is essential that […]
Russia ‘to Hold Biggest Military Drill Since 1981 with China & Mongolia Participation
PressTV Published on Aug 28, 2018 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says his country will next month hold its biggest military exercise in almost four decades. The exercise, dubbed Vostok-2018 (East-2018), will be held in central and eastern Russian military districts, Russia’s news agencies quoted Shoigu as saying on Tuesday. – Russia war games: Biggest since […]
Europe Deliberately Chose Iran Over Washington
PressTV Published on Aug 28, 2018 American officials have warned Europe over its outreach to Iran, saying the approach is poisoning the relations between the European Union and Washington. Top State Department Official Brian Hook says Brussels and Washington should be working together to counter Iran. Hook says Europe’s recent aid package to Iran sends the […]
CNN’s Own Source Says Michael Cohen Story is Fake News But Network Stands by It
CNN’s Own Source Says Michael Cohen Story is Fake News But Network Stands by It by https://www.rt.com/ A bombshell story that was supposed to be the end of President Donald Trump – until the celebrity source recanted. It sounds like a typical media screw-up, with one key difference: for whatever reason, CNN is standing by it. […]
Danielle DiMartino Booth: Gold is the Ultimate Hiding Place
Danielle DiMartino Booth: Gold is the Ultimate Hiding Place by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Former Fed insider Danielle DiMartino Booth is sure the Fed is going to raise interest rates again at the September meeting. Why? DiMartino Booth explains, “I think he’s (Jerome Powell) the most independent Fed Chair in the past 30 years, and I think he’s […]
Picture Of The Day
From left: Army Cpt. Richard Blair, Maj. Steven Pelham, Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kristina Vargas, Pponder, a military working dog, and Capt. James Mckasson pose for a photograph during a break while conducting Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care training for service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 18, 2018. Blair, Pelham and Mckasson are veterinarians, and Vargas is a military working dog handler, supported the training to help familiarize service members with medical backgrounds, on treating canines in the field. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah Mattiso... more »
Musical Interlude: Prelude, “After the Goldrush”
*Prelude, “After the Goldrush”, A Cappella* “I saw the stunning artwork of visionary artist John Pitre and then heard this beautiful a cappella version of Neil Young’s song "After the Goldrush" on iTunes. This version is on the Dawn Anthology Album and I believe the group is called Prelude.” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6BzTCQ6Nqo ○ *The live version:* Prelude, ”After The Goldrush” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Taxuott5s
What is warming the Earth?
From Watts Up With That: Andy May / August 29, 2018 A no-assumptions look at the global warming evidence helps clarify the possibilities. The planet’s surface has been warming since the depths of the Little Ice Age, and particularly since ~ 1850 AD. The surface temperature record, however incomplete or uncertain, reflects this warming. Hypotheses […]
August 30th – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #588
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday August 30th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Rep Jim Jordan Discusses Revelations Within Bruce Ohr Testimony…
Jim Jordan appears with Martha MacCallum for a discussion about DOJ official Bruce Ohr testifying to a joint session of congress: (link) Presiding FISA Court Judge Rosemary Collyer
U.S. Intel Officials Met With Syrian President Assad's Closest Advisor In Damascus
Ali Mamlouk (right) is considered Assad's closest and most trusted advisor. He met with US intelligence officials in June, according to Reuters. *Reuters:** U.S., Syrian security officials met in Damascus: official, report* Beirut (Reuters) - A U.S. delegation including security and intelligence officials visited Damascus in June and met Syria’s security chief, an official in the regional alliance backing President Bashar al-Assad said on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday the pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper al-Akhbar reported that the U.S. delegation had held a four-hour meeting with ... more »
Trump vs Jesus
In writing about Trump's meeting with evangelical ministers and assorted religionist hucksters and grifters at the White House Monday evening, they reported that in his public remarks he "spoke in high-minded tones about religious liberty, abortion and youth unemployment. He noted a John Adams quote carved into the room’s fireplace: 'I pray heaven to bestow the best of blessings on this house.' But once reporters and camera crews were escorted out of the room, he reverted to the scumbag most Americans have come to detest and started talking about "how evangelical leaders can use t... more »
Florida GOP Candidate Under Fire for ‘Monkey This Up’ Comment
In the Florida governor's race both nominees made predictions: The Democrat said voters aren't looking for a misogynist, racist or bigot, while the Republican said voters shouldn't "monkey this up" by choosing his African-American opponent.
Classmates Can’t Find Time Capsule Buried 30 Years Ago
Former classmates reunited in Michigan to uncover a time capsule buried 30 years ago. The result? They couldn't find it.
Rewriting History At The Ministry Of Truth
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” ― George Orwell, 1984 Usually I focus on how the climate mafia rewrites historical climate data, but they are just as willing to rewrite people’s words. … Continue reading →
"No Other Way..."
"The human species has inhabited this planet for only 250,000 years or so - roughly .0015 percent of the history of life, the last inch of the cosmic mile. The world fared perfectly well without us for all but the last moment of earthly time - and this fact makes our appearance look more like an accidental afterthought than the culmination of a prefigured plan. Moreover, the pathways that have led to our evolution are quirky, improbable, unrepeatable and utterly unpredictable. Human evolution is not random; it makes sense and can be explained after the fact. But wind back life’s ta... more »
U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis: U.S. Troops Can’t Leave Syria Until UN Peace Talks Advance
A U.S. soldier looks through binoculars to make visual contact with Turkish soldiers conducting a coordinated, independent patrol along the demarcation line near a village outside Manbij, Syria, July 16, 2018. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Koster *Defense One: **Mattis: US Troops Can’t Leave Syria Until UN Peace Talks Advance* They’re still fighting ISIS remnants, holding ground, and waiting for a political solution. In March, President Donald Trump said that “very soon” he would bring U.S. troops home from Syria. Today, his defense secretary suggested any such drawdown rem... more »
Chrystia From Canada Recaps Canadian Trade Position At the End of Wednesday…
The *tell* is within: “we have agreed not to conduct our negotiations publicly.” Remember, U.S.T.R. Lighthizer, Jared Kushner, Secretary Ross and the U.S. team have never made a public comment about internal negotiations, ever. The only trade team that has … Continue reading →
Is The U.S. Presence In Afghanistan Permanent?
*Military Times:* *DoD: Afghanistan operations could hit 22 years ― but don’t call it a permanent presenc*e U.S. operations in Afghanistan, now in their 17th year, should not be seen as a permanent U.S. presence there, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford said Tuesday. But Mattis said he wasn’t sure U.S. forces would be gone five years from now, either. “Would we still have troops in Afghanistan five years from now? I can’t give you the answer to that," Mattis said. “We have to wait and see what the situation is, because ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Large, dusty, spiral galaxy NGC 4945 is seen edge-on near the center of this rich telescopic image. The field of view spans nearly 2 degrees, or about 4 times the width of the Full Moon, toward the expansive southern constellation Centaurus. About 13 million light-years distant, NGC 4945 is almost the size of our own Milky Way Galaxy. *Click image for larger size.* But X-ray and infrared observations reveal even more high energy emission and star formation in the core of NGC 4945. The other prominent galaxy in the field, NGC 4976, is an elliptical galaxy. Left of center, NGC 4976 is... more »
"I See His Face..."
"The Sun, the Light of the world. I hear him coming. I see his face as he comes. He makes the beings on earth happy And they rejoice. O, Wakan Tanka, I offer to You this world of Light." - Black Elk, "The Sacred Pipe"
If You Answer Yes to These Questions, You should do this.
Do you agree with each of the following questions? Should we increase funding for early education programs? Should we support legislation written by leaders to provide millions of dollars to school districts to keep kids in school and out of the criminal justice system? Should we provide financial resources for youth in foster care have the opportunity to go to
John McCain's 2008 Running Mate Sarah Palin Told To Not Show-Up At His Funeral
John McCain was my friend. I will remember the good times. My family and I send prayers for Cindy and the McCain family. - Sarah Palin and family pic.twitter.com/KRvcIQ99cA — Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) August 26, 2018 *People: **John McCain's 2008 Running Mate Sarah Palin Is Not Invited to His Funeral: 'It's Sad'* President Donald Trump and former John McCain presidential running mate Sarah Palin are not invited to memorial services for the iconic Arizona senator, multiple sources tell PEOPLE. “Two names you won’t see on the guest list: Trump and Palin,” says a Capitol Hill so... more »
"How We Go Through Life..."
"It's extraordinary how we go through life with eyes half shut, with dull ears, with dormant thoughts. Perhaps it's just as well; and it may be that it is this very dullness that makes life to the incalculable majority so supportable and so welcome." - Joseph Conrad, "Lord Jim"
Asia Would Be a Very Different Place if Japan Had Gone Nuclear
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* As in nuclear weapons. *More broadly, a nuclear Japan could not have managed the key role that Tokyo played in the development of the global nonproliferation regime. As history’s only victim of a nuclear attack, Japan’s diplomacy and money carried heavy weight in worldwide antinuclear efforts. These efforts would have suffered with a lack of Japanese participation, possibly with dire effects for the spread of nuclear weapons around the world.* During the Cold War, the United States supported selective nuclear proliferation as a means of deterrin... more »
1 Russian Built Fighter Jet Stands a Chance of 'Flying' for 70 Years (Or More)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * This is the story of the MiG-21. *China has ended production on the J-7, meaning that we have seen the last MiG-21 variant roll the assembly line. Croatia and Romania will dispose of their Fishbeds in the next five years. After a spate of accidents, India is finally retiring its MiG-21s (assuming it can ever actually acquire or produce a replacement). Chinese J-7s have been relegated to local defense and training duties.* Military aircraft can have notoriously short lifespans, especially during periods of technological ferment. The most elite aircra... more »
MAGA Survey: 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction”…
What happens when the silent majority stand up in full force and elect a president entirely focused on advancing the interests of Main Street over Wall Street? What happens when that President takes office and begins systematically instituting a comprehensive … Continue reading →
Jefferson Parish landfill to be topic of Louisiana House committee meeting
Natural Resources Committee sets special session Sept. 12 in Baton Rouge
Heads up, Grand Isle: That's a mosquito-spraying airplane
Aerial spraying set Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CNN Stands by Story About Whether Trump Knew of Russian Meeting
CNN is sticking by a story casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that he did not have prior knowledge of a June 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer to get damaging information on Hillary Clinton.
Google Denies Trump Charge It Rigs “Trump News” Searches
Google is pushing back sharply, saying Trump's claim simply wasn't true: "We never rank search results to manipulate political sentiment."
Lab: 13 Pounds of White Powder Seized Is Sugar, Not Fentanyl
A North Carolina sheriff's office thought it made a huge drug bust, seizing 13 pounds of fentanyl worth $2 million on the street.
Did Musician Sean Combs Fail to Buy a Twitter Handle from Comb-Seller ‘Sean’s Combs’?
Screenshots purportedly documenting Puff Daddy's futile attempt to buy a Twitter handle from comb-seller 'Sean's Combs' was created for a humor web site.
Is This a Picture of an Unusually Short Giraffe?
A photograph purportedly showing an unusually short, stocky giraffe was created for a digital image editing contest.
The Poet: Jorge Luis Borges, "Time"
*"Time"* "Time is the substance from which I am made. Time is a river which carries me along, but I am the river; it is a tiger that devours me, but I am the tiger; it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire." - Jorge Luis Borges Hans Zimmer, "Time"
"What If..."
"What if when you die they ask, "How was Heaven?" ~ Author Unknown A truly terrifying thought...
Breaking News: @CANAACP Recommends Governor Sign Ban on For-Profit Charters
The NAACP is again standing up for transparency and accountability for charter schools. Considering the ongoing failure of online and traditional for-profit charter schools, it makes sense that California is on the cusp of explicitly banning them via AB 406. If California takes this step, I suspect that other states will follow our lead. Exclusive to Cloaking Inequity, here is
"Only This Moment..."
"We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand... and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late." - Marie Beyon Ray
"The Day Dostoyevsky Discovered the Meaning of Life in a Dream"
*Portrait of Fyodor Dostoyevsky by Vasily Perov, 1871* *"The Day Dostoyevsky Discovered the Meaning of Life in a Dream"* by Maria Popova "One November night in the 1870s, legendary Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky (November 11, 1821–February 9, 1881) discovered the meaning of life in a dream - or, at least, the protagonist in his final short story did. The piece, which first appeared in the altogether revelatory "A Writer’s Diary" (public library) under the title “The Dream of a Queer Fellow” and was later published separately as "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man," explores themes si... more »
You Want A Real List? Directory Of Accurate Alt Media Sources On Syria
By Brandon Turbeville As mainstream media doubles down in its coordinated propaganda against the Syrian government and in support of direct Western military intervention, the... more »
A Chinese Company Reportedly Hacked Hillary Clinton’s Private Server, Has A Copy Of ALL Her Emails
By Mac Slavo A Chinese company that claims to have hacked Hillary Clinton’s private server reportedly has a copy of every single email the former... more »
President Trump Highlights Severity of CNN’s Credibility Collapse….
Earlier tonight President Trump tweeted about how far CNN is willing to destroy itself in a bizarre effort to deny their factually false reporting; simply to defend the source of the mistake, Carl Bernstein. Every single media outlet, other than … Continue reading →
Netanyahu furious over Iran’s alleged expansion in Syria
The Israeli Prime Minister declared that “there’s no place for the weak” in the Middle East, and that Israeli forces will continue to oppose alleged attempts by Iran to expand its influence in Syria. Commenting on the recently announced cooperation agreement between Iran and Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that it will not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Four Quick, Sobering Facts That Everyone Should Know About the National Vaccine Program
Are you “pro-vaccine” or “anti-vaccine?” Regardless of which way you choose to label yourself, a conflict is sure to break out when these terms are used because of the emotionally charged nature and seriousness of this issue. And at the end of the day, that’s exactly how the mainstream media wants it, because controversy is good for ratings and pharmaceutical companies are almost always among their biggest advertising partners. But somewhere beyond the simplistic notions of “pro” and “anti” vaccine, a whole new paradigm is emerging, populated by groups of concerned citizens... more »
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Benedict College Eliminates Majors, Prepares for 21st Century Workforce
Benedict College, the historically Black college based in Columbia, South Carolina, will phase out several of its majors in order to prepare students for the 21st Century job market, college leaders said.
Fact-Checking The Prison Strike: Marshall Project Reveals Bias Against Prisoner-Led Resistance
The Marshall Project devotes its prison strike coverage to trying to discredit organizers and insinuate they engaged in a PR stunt. The post Fact-Checking The Prison Strike: Marshall Project Reveals Bias Against Prisoner-Led Resistance appeared first on Shadowproof.
U.S. July Airstrikes In Afghanistan Were The Highest This Decade
The U.S. flew 749 strike sorties in July, 88 of which included a weapons release. Both are monthly highs this year. (Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Air Force) *Military Times: **US airstrikes in Afghanistan continue to climb this month, highest this decade* *Airstrikes in Afghanistan are reaching historically high numbers.* Following a three-day cease-fire in June, U.S. aircraft continued to pound Taliban positions across Afghanistan to convince the insurgent force that negotiating with the Afghan government is their only option, according to a press release and statistics provided by... more »
China's Hidden Totalitarianism
*Michael Clarke* *Security, Asia* [image: Security personel stand in front of an armoured vehicle in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China, March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] Under Xi Jinping, China is seeking to control not just the bodies, but also the minds of its inhabitants. Chinese President Xi Jinping has proclaimed that his signature “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) that seeks to link the Chinese economy with the major continental and maritime zones of the Eurasian continent will “benefit people across the whole world,” as it will be based on the “Silk Roa... more »
X22 Report: “The Total Implosion Of The Central Banking Economy Accelerates”
X22 Report: “The Total Implosion Of The Central Banking Economy Accelerates” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQKqsNMS6sM
Monkey Makes His Move On Trade-- Another Bad Deal
I found it condescending-- and, honestly, kind of offensive-- that right after the president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, referred to Señor Trumpanzee as "President Trump," Señor T called him "Enrique." And then there was the way Trump smirked like a drooling moron when Peña Nieto referred to the trade agreement as "NAFTA." Anyway, watch the idiot in action; it's worthwhile and will give you a real window into his tiny ADT-mind. Everything about Trump is greasy and, beyond that, always grotesquely self-serving. "My farmers"... He, for example, patting himself on the head, false... more »
Check Out My Presentation “How To Win A Grassroots Media Rebellion“ At The Ron Paul Institute Conference
Here’s a speech I gave for the Ron Paul Institute Peace and Prosperity Conference titled “How To Win A Grassroots Media Rebellion“. The audio feed for this recording doesn’t pick up the audience, so when you see me pausing with a delighted look on my face it’s […]
No Further Evidence Needed: Hate-Filled McCain Family Does Not Invite Sarah Palin to Attend Funeral…
Despite having numerous opportunities over the past several years to criticize her former back-stabbing, war-mongering, decepticon and former running mate, Sarah Palin always refused to be critical of the pontificating pus goblin known as Senator John McCain. To highlight the … Continue reading →
"Teens, Would It Kill You To Open A Book?"
*"Teens, Would It Kill You To Open A Book?"* by Danny Tyree "Call me a nuanced curmudgeon. I’m not so bothered by the AMOUNT of time that teenagers spend with the internet and/or digital devices as by the lack of QUALITY of their pursuits. I’m reacting to the recent Drudge Report headline “A third of teens haven’t read a single book in past year.” Researchers from San Diego State University, analyzing four decades’ worth of data and publishing the results in the journal “Psychology of Popular Media Culture,” show traditional reading devastated by texting, social networking, aimless... more »
Stigma and Radiation Contamination
Fukushima prefecture will remove a controversial statute of a child in a radiation suit after concern that the statute would be stigmatizing: Fukushima to remove controversial statue of child in radiation protection suit. The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/08/28/national/fukushima-remove-controversial-statue-child-radiation-protection-suit/#.W4cqrs5Kj3g FUKUSHIMA – Fukushima Mayor Hiroshi Kohata announced a decision on Tuesday to remove a controversial statue of a child in a radiation protection suit that has drawn waves of criticism since it was unveiled early ... more »
"How It Really Is"
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Are Banned Drugs in Your Meat?
Ketamine – a hallucinogenic party drug and experimental antidepressant. Phenylbutazone – an anti-inflammatory deemed too risky for human use. Chloramphenicol – a powerful antibiotic linked to potentially deadly anemia. All these drugs are prohibited in beef, poultry, and pork consumed in the U.S. Yet government data obtained by Consumer Reports suggest that trace amounts of […] The post Are Banned Drugs in Your Meat? appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Were a Couple Unable to Conceive for Four Years Because They Were Having Sex the ‘Wrong’ Way?
A story about a couple's futile attempts to conceive may be nothing more than a recycled joke or legend about sexual ignorance.
Review Board Says Baltimore Detective Likely Killed Himself
About ten months after Sean Suiter's mysterious death, the board has concluded that he most likely killed himself.
"Only This Moment..."
"We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand... and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it is too late." - Marie Beyon Ray
TPPF's Haugen to Testify Before Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Pre-Trial Risk Assessment Tools
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Commentaries, Editorials, Analysis -- August 29, 2018
*Michael P. Dempsey, Council on Foreign Relations*:* Keep an Eye on Syria’s Idlib Province, Says Former Acting Spy Chief* *President Obama’s primary intelligence briefer shares thoughts about U.S. national security, emerging trends, and hotspots.* After being away from Washington for a year, former acting Director of National Intelligence Michael P. Dempsey is now the national intelligence fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He talked about his reflections with a staffer at CFR’s Center for Preventive Action. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of th... more »
World News Briefs -- Auust 29, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Al Jazeera:* *Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran ready to abandon nuclear deal* *Ayatollah Khamenei tells Iran's president and cabinet they cannot count on European support for landmark agreement.* Iran's supreme leader warned the country might abandon its nuclear deal with world powers, casting doubt on the ability of European states to save the accord following the US withdrawal. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a meeting with President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet on Wednesday they "should give up hope on [Europe] over economic issues or the nuclear deal", according to his website. *Re... more »
President Trump Announces Grant For Drug-Free Community and Holds Impromptu Presser…
Earlier this afternoon President Trump announced an initiative to provide federal grants to assist communities with drug abuse and prevention. Marking the 20 year anniversary of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grant … Continue reading →
The Deep State’s John Brennan and His Defender Admiral McRaven
[image: the-deep-state-s-john-brennan-and-his-defender-admiral-mcraven] President Donald Trump’s removal of security clearance from former CIA Director John Brennan spurred a bevy of comments. They ranged from defending Brennan, condemning the president, and even airing reasons why such action was merited.
Tomorrow’s Superpower? China’s Naval Build-up Could Oust U.S. from Pacific
[image: tomorrow-s-superpower-china-s-naval-build-up-could-oust-us-from-pacific] While China can't defeat the United States in an all-out war just yet, a top American admiral did write earlier this year that there “is no guarantee that the United States would win a future conflict" with the Asian nation.
FBI Uses News Stories Based on Its Leaks to Justify FISA Warrants, Says GOP
[image: fbi-uses-news-stories-based-on-its-leaks-to-justify-fisa-warrants-says-gop] Congressional Republicans claim they have evidence that the FBI leaks information to the press and then uses the stories based on those leaks to obtain FISA warrants.
Economy Booming: Could We See Trump’s Claimed 5% GDP Growth?
[image: economy-booming-could-we-see-trump-s-claimed-5-gdp-growth] Second-quarter GDP growth was revised upward, to 4.2 percent, and some are now predicting 4.6-percent third-quarter growth. Could Trump's claim of five-percent GDP growth become reality?
Polar Bear Kills Man–Shock News From The BBC
By Paul Homewood h/t MrGrimNasty From the BBC Polar Bear Dept: A hunter has been killed in northern Canada in an attack involving a polar bear and her cub, and two other hunters received minor injuries. The hunting party from Naujaat, Nunavut, an Inuit hamlet located on the Arctic Circle, were out seeking […]
Why we will NEVER run out of Oil
Oil is a hydrocarbon. Almost everything you touch is a hydrocarbon in one way, shape or form. You are a giant walking hydrocarbon. Almost everything you eat is a hydrocarbon. There is no way the world will ever run out of hydrogen and carbon. They are some of the most abundant elements in the universe. … Continue reading "Why we will NEVER run out of Oil"
CA Senator Ricardo Lara speaks nonsense regarding the Bible; He should read the Bible to see what it really says.
“In a despicable attack last Thursday, August 16, Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) slandered therapists, pastors, and Bible-believing Christians on the floor of the California Senate. Lara’s defamatory statement came while speaking in support of AB 2943, a bill to … Continue reading →
Google CEO needs accountability and should testify before Senate Committee, not run and hide.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused to testify at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, which is set to include Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, and the company instead offered to send Senior Vice President for Global Affairs, Kent Walker, who was dismissed … Continue reading →
Lexit Re-Loaded with Costas Lapavitsas
This discussion on Novara Media's *TyskySour* is well worth a listen regardless of your position on Brexit.
Vale Dr. Dong Choi
It is with sadness I advise the sudden and unexpected passing of Dr. Dong Choi, on Tuesday 28th August, in Canberra, from heart failure. Management and publication of the NCGT Journal will continue under my editorial control at the request … Continue reading →
Serbian actress apologizes after mocking Cherokee Trail of Tears
Actress Bojana Novakovic, an actress who plays on the CBS television series 'Instinct' said that she was horrified and sickened that she fake-cried in front of a Cherokee Trail of Tears marker. Serbian actress Bojana Novakovic from CBS' series 'Instinct' fake-cried at marker and has apologized to Native community Actress Bojana Novakovic, an actress who plays on the CBS television series 'Instinct' has told Indian Country Today that she was horrified and sickened that she fake-cried in front of a Cherokee Trail of Tears marker and uploaded a video to Facebook. In the video, which ... more »
Gareth Porter: How the Department of Homeland Security Created a Deceptive Tale of Russia Hacking US Voter Sites
*Gareth Porter* | The narrative about Russian cyberattacks on American election infrastructure is a self-interested abuse of power by DHS based on distortion of evidence.
Stunning Canadian Trade Reversal Now Seems Increasingly Likely – Nervous Freeland/Trudeau Trying to Position for Political Face Saving…
During analysis of the U.S-Mexico trade agreement terms it became obvious that *if* Canada was going to join the pact they would have to almost completely acquiesce and reverse on their former positions. It now is entirely plausible that just … Continue reading →
Lockheed Martin Wants to Build a Super F-22 Raptor for Japan
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Here's why it won't happen. Reports are once again emerging from Japan that Lockheed Martin is pitching a highly modified version of its stealthy F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter to Tokyo for its next-generation fighter requirement. However, Lockheed Martin would first have to overcome the 1997 Obey Amendment, which prohibits export of the powerful high altitude supersonically cruising stealth fighter. Additionally, the company would have to undertake a painstaking process to restart a production line for an aircraft that has been out of producti... more »
Will Iran Leave Syria?
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Middle East* [image: A member of forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad stands near damaged buildings in Aleppo's Salaheddine district, Syria December 16, 2016. REUTERS/Omar Sanadiki] Chasing mirages does not add up to a successful foreign policy. U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton met with his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, last week In Geneva. Among the issues discussed was the U.S. demand that Russia persuade Iran, with whom it has been collaborating in Syria in defense of the Assad regime, to remove its forces from Syri... more »
The U.S. Army Tested a Helicopter Shotgun With 1,200 Barrels
*Joseph Trevithick* *Security, * Let’s just say… it didn’t work. While a fixture on the modern battlefield, helicopters are especially vulnerable when hovering low to the ground and dropping off troops. For almost 60 years, the U.S. Army and other services have tried out different weapons to protect choppers as they land and take back off again. Some of these ideas proved better than others. In November 1968, the Army’s Limited War Laboratory began work on a huge shotgun mounted on the front of helicopters, where it blasted out a wall of tiny bullets at anyone unlucky enough to ... more »
Essential Taoist Wisdom for Living in Politically Charged and Chaotic Times
*Dylan Charles* - It's easier than ever to take on the weight of the world.
Mike Yenni administration pushes back against temporary closure of Jefferson Parish landfill
Legal and financial consequences make a temporary closure unfeasible, officials say
Living with a gem
This photo is of Mary Beth (MB) and me in Edinburgh, Scotland last June just prior to the annual Global Network conference in Oxford, England. Dave Webb kindly arranged a day trip there from his home in Leeds and we spoke to a packed room that night. MB is a social worker who works with the homeless in Portland - a 45 minute drive each way from Bath. She's moved to just three days a week in order to have time for things at home. Truthfully, she spends most of her days off doing social work in the Bath and Brunswick area with her 'peeps' - people she adores and helps care for - ... more »
Entre optimismo, Canadá y EU negocian sobre TLCAN
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29-Aug-2018 Canadá y Estados Unidos se aprestan a abordar asuntos polémicos en sus negociaciones bilaterales este miércoles, en un esfuerzo por salvar el Acuerdo de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN)
Inversores mexicanos presentan arbitraje en el Ciadi contra España por la resolución de Popular
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
29-Aug-2018 Piden compensaciones por los daños causados por la pérdida de su inversión. Estiman que España incumplió las garantías y protección fijadas del tratado bilateral de inversión entre España y México.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 29, 2018
© Yuri Smityuk/TASS *Zero Hedge:* *Russia's "Nuclear Combat" War Games Largest In Nearly 40 Years* Russia's upcoming joint military exercise with China and Mongolia, set for September 11 - 15, will be the largest Russian drill in nearly 40 years according to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who said they will be larger than the Soviet military's 1981 Zapad-81 (West-81) exercises. "In some ways they will repeat aspects of Zapad-81, but in other ways the scale will be bigger," Shoigu told reporters from the Russian region of Khakassia. The exercise, Vostok-2018 (East-2018)... more »
Ukraine’s Poroshenko moves to REPEAL Ukrainian-Russian Friendship Treaty
Russia sees move as a new example of Kiev's present bent towards its own self-destruction and says it has nothing to fear from Ukraine. The post Ukraine’s Poroshenko moves to REPEAL Ukrainian-Russian Friendship Treaty appeared first on The Duran.
Syrian military reopens Abu Dhuhour Crossing to allow civilians to reach safety (video)
Hundreds of refugees continued to leave Idlib, the last major militant stronghold in Syria, through through the Abu al-Dhuhour humanitarian corridor on Tuesday. The refugees were given humanitarian aid and medical treatment, organised by the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides. “We were living in tent-camps. The situation there was very harsh and we […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Navy celebrates 70th anniversary with military parade (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Navy held a massive military parade in the Mediterranean Sea, today, to commemorate their 70th anniversary. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian Navy held two separate military parades, with one in the sea and one land. The parades were attended by members of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels assemble largest force since 2015 Idlib offensive – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels in the Hama, Idlib, and Latakia governorates have assembled a massive force in response to the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) large-scale military buildup in these provinces, a source in northeast Latakia told Al-Masdar News tonight. According to the military source, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria dominates talks between Lavrov and Saudi FM (video)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir held a joint press conference following talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow on Wednesday. The situation in Syria and, in particular, Idlib dominated discussions. With regard Idlib, both Ministers confirmed the common understanding of the need for distinguishing “the Al-Nusra […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army scores major advance in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) had another productive day in the southern region of Syria this week, as their troops liberated a great deal of territory from the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). Led by their 1st, 3rd, and 10th divisions, the Syrian Arab Army began the day by storming the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian FM says chemical weapon provocation in Idlib aimed to prevent removal of terrorists
The planned chemical weapon provocation in the Syrian province of Idlib is aimed at maintaining the presence of terrorists in the area, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The Russian FM, who met his Saudi counterpart, Adel al-Jubeir in Moscow on Wednesday, compared the terrorist presence in the province with an “abscess” that should be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Prebiotics May Be Just as Important as Probiotics: Here’s Why (Plus the Top 8 Food Sources to Add to Your Diet)
With the explosion of the holistic health movement over the past few years, the focus has shifted toward gut health as one of the biggest indicators of a person’s overall health. Maintaining a healthy gut can be a difficult job, however, considering the sheer amount of bacteria that make up our “living ecoystem:” over 100 trillion cells in total, or about 2 to 6 pounds worth of bacteria in every 200-pound adult. Doing so requires a concentrated approach, and a mix of the right healthy foods including both prebiotics and probiotics. While most people know about probiotics, which ... more »
Boy Swept in Sewer Sticks Finger out of Manhole and is Saved
Deputy Fire Chief Wesley Pompa said the water was rushing so quickly it would have sucked a full-grown man into the culvert.
Charges Dismissed Against 3 in New Mexico Compound Case
A New Mexico judge has dismissed child neglect charges against three defendants arrested at a remote compound in where 11 children were found living in filth and the body of a 3-year-old boy was discovered.
Sen. John McCain’s Family Cries Over Flag-Draped Casket
During the service, Gov. Doug Ducey remembered McCain as a senator and internationally known figure as well as a major figure in the history of Arizona.
Is This a Picture of a Snake Found in a Milk Jug?
A viral image supposedly showing a snake in a milk jug was created for a 2006 Photoshop contest.
Turkey's Currency Rocked After Credit Agencies Downgrade Turkey's Banks
Turkish lira banknotes are seen in this picture illustration in Istanbul, Turkey August 14, 2018. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/Illustration/File Photo *Business Insider: **The Turkish lira is diving after Moody's warns the worst is yet to come for the country's banks* * Turkish lira slumps once again after Moody's downgrades 20 financial institutions. * The currency had stabilized after its huge slump earlier in August, but is falling once again. * By Tuesday morning, it was trading at 6.3 against the dollar. After a week out of the spotlight, the Turkish lira is once again slumping Wednesd... more »
Judge Dismisses all Charges Against 3 Extremists From New Mexico Terror Training Compound…
The sketchy story of the jihadist training compound in New Mexico takes yet another weird turn today. A New Mexico judge dismissed all charges against three suspects tied to a compound where alleged Muslim extremists reportedly trained children to be … Continue reading →
GDP Second Quarter Estimate Revised Upward to 4.2%: Expanded Investment, Decreased Imports…
Today the Bureau of Economic Analysis presented the second estimate for the second quarter GDP growth. The second review increased the growth upward to 4.2%. Within the data (full pdf release w/ tables) there are several interesting aspects. (1) The … Continue reading →
Rep. Velázquez Urges DeVos To Reverse Student Loan Proposal
U.S Representative Nydia M. Velázquez D-N.Y sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Department of Education Betsy DeVos this week urging her to reverse a proposal that would make it more difficult for students deceived by colleges and universities to receive loan relief. Velázquez wrote in the letter that in the state of New […]
BREAKING: Instant answers to key questions!
*WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018Today's question comes from Slate:* Slate's Leon Neyfakh is producing a serial examination of—what else?—Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Not that there's anything wrong with it! At any rate, we're prepared to offer an instant response to today's key question: NEYFAKH (8/29/18): What happened between Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky? Why did it happen? And *what are we supposed to do about the fact that the whims and impulses of individual men can—and constantly do—alter the course of history?* "Why did it happen?" No really—that's what... more »
Iran Claims To Have Arrested A Number Of Spies In A New Crackdown
Iran's Minister of Intelligence Mahmoud Alavi speaks during a campaign gathering of candidates mainly close to the reformist camp [File: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters] *Al Jazeera:* *Iran arrests 'tens of spies working for government bodies'* While the nationalities of the alleged spies have not been revealed, an Iranian minister states they are dual nationals. The Iranian government has arrested tens of people after accusing them of being spies working for foreign governments. Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said on Wednesday that several suspects held dual nationalities, but refus... more »
How The War On Climate Change Slams The World’s Poor
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The latest contribution from Bjorn Lomborg: ? When a “solution” to a problem causes more damage than the problem, policymaking has gone awry. That’s where we often find ourselves with global warming today. Activist organizations like Worldwatch argue that higher temperatures…
Thousands of bats are killed by wind turbines every year because they are drawn to the blinking red lights
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Philip Bratby ? From The Mail: ? The mystery of why more than 80,000 bats are killed by wind turbines in the UK each year may finally have been solved. Scientists found the winged creatures are naturally drawn to sources…
The relationship of CO2 to temperature
From CliveBest.com: Posted on August 29, 2018 by Clive Best Is temperature a function of CO2 or is CO2 a function of temperature i.e. Is T=f(CO2) or CO2=f(T) ? The answer according to Richard Betts is both, because increasing CO2 warms the planet but levels in the atmosphere also respond to ENSO cycles. However for […]
White Lie: Polar bear starvation is virtually never caused by sea ice loss
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Starvation due to natural causes is the leading cause of death for polar bears and loss of body condition (getting thinner) is therefore the first symptom of impending death for virtually all polar bears that die naturally. However, polar bear specialist Andrew Derocher claims that loss of body condition is also…
Jerry, Jr. vs Jesus
So it wasn't just Lindsay Graham leading the charge on the right to allow Trump to seamlessly rid himself of Jeff Sessions with no noisy consequences from the base. Jerry Falwell had a son, Jerry, Jr., and some people bill him as "a top conservative religious leader." On Monday, Jr. urged-- in a display of raw religious-power politics, born no doubt from a feeling of impending doom, a realization that they’ve doubled down on the wrong side of history-- Señor Trump to fire Jeff Sessions over failure to protect Trump from his role in Putin-Gate. Claiming Sessions has lost evangelical... more »
Serrapeptase: A Wondrous Healing Enzyme for Inflammation
Serrapeptase is a type of proteolytic enzyme. Proteolytic enzymes digest proteins from whole protein foods. But serrapeptase does much more than digest proteins from food. It scavenges unwanted proteins throughout the body, chews up internal organ scar tissue, breaks up plaque deposits, and even destroys cancer cells before they form tumors. Serrapeptase, aka serratiopeptidase, was originally discovered in silkworms that create and use the enzyme to digest the tough mulberry leaves they live on then rapidly bore through their cocoons and fly away as silkmoths when they’re ready. Se... more »
Strategies to Break Small-screen Addiction
If you are among the approximately 50% of adults and teens who feel addicted to smartphones or tablets, then this article about small screen addiction will be a valuable resource to you. If you are a parent who is concerned about the small screen habits of your young children or teen, then you will find helpful information here as well. The combination of addictive apps and small screen devices has a powerful capacity to elevate dopamine levels in the brain. This causes downregulation of the dopamine receptors on brain neurons, which makes it more and more difficult to experience p... more »
Gun Grab in South Africa Coming?
[image: gun-grab-in-south-africa-coming] Last week, the story from South Africa was the seizure of land from white farmers without compensation. This week, it's that the government could seize 300,000 privately owned but unlicensed guns.
CNN Stands by Phony Story About Trump Jr./Russia Meeting
[image: cnn-stands-by-phony-story-about-trump-jr-russia-meeting] Unfortunately for the beleaguered CNN, the person whom many believe is the anonymous source of the story — Lanny Davis, who is Cohen’s attorney and a Clinton crony — is now backtracking from the assertion.
UN Sees War Crimes In Yemen...But Mattis Vows Continued War Support
A new UN report found possible war crimes committed in the three-plus Saudi-led war on Yemen. While the US has backed the war from the beginning, providing weapons and targeting, the Pentagon claims that its involvement is saving lives rather than taking them. Secretary of Defense Mattis has said that the US will continue to support the Saudis. What are the moral implications of being involved on the side of war crimes and torture? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Afternoon Blog: Preaching and Criticizing
I don’t want to be that guy who’s always preaching or hating on others’ beliefs as if I have all the answers.
These Edible Water Pods Could Help Reduce Plastic Bottle Waste
These edible water pods could very well be the next-generation water bottle designed to alleviate the problem.
New Illinois Law Legalizes Industrial Hemp Despite Federal Prohibition
On Sunday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill legalizing industrial hemp in the state and taking a first step toward nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect.
Russia Begins Testing Of “Robocop” Exoskeleton
By Mac Slavo Russia’s new super-soldier exoskeleton is said to be able to endow its wearer with superhuman abilities. The “Robocop” prototype military exoskeleton reportedly... more »
Cellulose & Methylcellulose: Can They Be Ruining Your Health? Part 1—Ingredients
By Catherine J. Frompovich Ever since I completed my healthcare studies years ago, I have become more acutely aware of the role various unsuspecting ingredients... more »
No, America Doesn't Need to Bring Back the Draft
*Edward Chang* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A draft only makes sense when it is militarily necessary, when it has widespread approval, and when it matches America's values. Georgetown University graduate student and Marine officer Nick De Gregorio recently declared in the National Interest that “Defense of America and its ideals must be made collective again.” De Gregorio cites the “cultural costs” of the All-Volunteer Force (AVF), the civil-military divide, and fostering national unity as reasons for arguing in favor of a draft. Such arguments are hardly novel. Not long... more »
Can America and India Really Be Strategic Partners?
*Hamza Shad* *Security, Asia* [image: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs U.S. President Donald Trump as they give joint statements in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 26, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque] What their United Nations voting record says on the matter. As we approach the new date of the twice-postponed “2+2” dialogue between American and Indian cabinet officials, it is worth reflecting upon the current state of affairs of the U.S.-India strategic partnership. The 2005 civil nuclear agreement between the two countries was widely viewed as... more »
Libyan Capital Of Tripoli Rocked By Renewed Fighting Between Different Factions
*Reuters: **Clashes shatter illusion of security in Libyan capital* CAIRO/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - A bout of fighting in Libya’s capital has laid bare the fragility of a militia cartel that had brought a veneer of stability to the city and encouraged the gradual return of foreign diplomats and plans for elections in December. Major battles have become rarer in Tripoli since last year as a handful of armed factions aligned with the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) consolidated their control. But the ascent of four or five “super militias” has created resen... more »
A ‘Regime’ Is a Government at Odds With the US Empire
Gregory Shupak, Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) - In the aftermath of the assassination attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, an article in the Miami Herald (8/5/18) reported that “a clandestine group formed by Venezuelan military members opposed to the regime of Nicolás Maduro claimed responsibility.” A New York Times op-ed (8/10/18) mused, “No... (read more)
Syria Prepares For A Final Showdown With Rebels In Their Last Major Stronghold
*L.A. Times*:* The fate of millions in doubt as Syria prepares for final showdown with rebels* No one planned for this verdant region in Syria’s northwest to become the site of the rebels’ last stand. But with the Syrian government preparing for a multi-front offensive it hopes will provide a path for finally ending a grinding civil war, the fate of Idlib province and its 3 million residents is now the subject of diplomatic jockeying among the world powers that have had a hand in the war. As government forces overpowered opposition enclaves one by one, they offered defeated rebel... more »
QotD: "Even a single taboo can have an all-round crippling effect upon the mind, because there is always the danger that any thought which is freely followed up may lead to the forbidden thought."
*"Even a single taboo can have an all-round crippling effect upon the mind, because there is always the danger that any thought which is freely followed up may lead to the forbidden thought. It follows that the atmosphere of totalitarianism [when fears, hatreds and loyalties of a directly political kind are always near to the surface of everyone's consciousness] is deadly to any kind of prose writer."* ~ George Orwell . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
BREAKING: Satirical film predicted cable!
*WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018Devolved apes sifting the news:* Years ago, we settled on our three favorite movies of all time. Although we'd love to add Blue Crush, there has been no turning back: Casablanca (1942) Notorious (1946) My Brilliant Career (1979) Casablanca presents the most insightful (and humorous) view of human nature ever captured on film. In Notorious, Hitchcock explored the question our public discourse has finally caught up to: Why do (some) men—indeed, perhaps many—seem to loathe women so? My Brilliant Career? We'll let you supply the capsule. It's clear that we... more »
Good riddance to Obama’s energy mistake
Obama's "Clean Power Plan" was a wrong-headed mistake, guaranteed to make American power more expensive while not meaningfully cleaning anything. EPA is now working to rectify Obama’s CPP and has unveiled a replacement called the "Affordable Clean Energy" rule.
More of the same (at one remove)
The 'Must See' section of the BBC News website's front page this afternoon and evening features the following article as its second story: It's a piece by a Reuters photojournalist called Juan Medina about the "rescue ship" Open Arms. As the BBC (emotively) puts it, Juan "documents the search for those lost at sea". The piece, as such pieces tend to do, focuses on the terrible story of a woman called Josepha. The other images, however, suggest that Josepha was a very rare woman amongst those rescued by the "rescue ship". Juan's Twitter feed (put through Google's translating sk... more »
The Nobel Peace Prize To Aung San Suu Kyi Will Not Be Withdrawn After She Voiced Support For Myanmar's Generals
Aung San Suu Kyi talks during a news conference with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun *Reuters:* *Aung San Suu Kyi won't be stripped of Nobel Peace Prize: committee* STAVANGER, Norway (Reuters) - The Nobel Peace Prize to Aung San Suu Kyi will not be withdrawn in the light of a United Nations report that said Myanmar’s military carried out mass killings of Muslim Rohingya, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday. On Monday, U.N. investigators said Myanmar’s military carried out mass killings and gang rapes ... more »
"How Trump Turns on The Fed"
*"How Trump Turns on The Fed"* by Bill Bonner POITOU, FRANCE – "The U.S. economy… all $20 trillion of it… explained in a single tweet (any similarity between this and one you might get from the president of the United States of America is pure coincidence): *"**Just look at the Dow (near an all-time high)… and unemployment (near an all-time low)…* *The tax cuts ARE WORKING! The trade war, too! And those who say otherwise are just jealous SOBs!"* *Cartoon Personalities: *In reality TV – and performance art of the wraslin’ genre – you add dramatic tension by creating simplified, cart... more »
Lanny Davis bombshell admission ignored by CNN because it is inconvenient
Michael Cohen's attorney Lanny Davis admits giving CNN unverified information, but CNN eschews truth to maintain its dishonest narrative. The post Lanny Davis bombshell admission ignored by CNN because it is inconvenient appeared first on The Duran.
New York Times and CIA push ridiculous Putin ‘missing spy’ story (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 94. The post New York Times and CIA push ridiculous Putin ‘missing spy’ story (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Fiddling While Europe Burns
By Paul Homewood From AEP: Love them or hate them, carbon contracts are the City’s hottest trade this year. Those hedge funds and eagle-eyed amateurs who track the EU’s regulatory flow have made windfall profits. Permits for EU carbon emissions spiked to a seven-year high of €20.84 on Friday. They have risen fivefold […]
TPPF's Holik to Testify Before House Corrections Committee
Content Multimedia - 10 hours ago
By Haley Holik Enhanced monitoring systems improve law enforcement's ability to supervise offenders who are re-entering our communities. Offenders with a higher risk of re-offending may be more closely monitored while those who are less likely to re-offend may be granted a more appropriate supervision strategy, such as self-reporting. This makes it easier to maintain a job, allowing offenders to pay restitution to victims and provide for their families. While technology can never replace the discretion of people, it can lead to greater efficiency, which improves public safety and ... more »
Russia Deploys Fleet of Warships to Syrian Coast Amid Concern of US Attack
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — Russian media are confirming reports that they are in the process of a naval buildup off the coast of Syria, sending additional... more »
Bad Apple? Entire Police Department Nearly Wiped Out After Most Officers Criminally Indicted
By Matt Agorist LLANO, TX – All too often those who continuously apologize for crimes committed by police officers are able to justify some of... more »
Big Tech Has Met With DHS, FBI at Least 3 Times Since May To “Combat Threats to Elections And to Our Democracy”
By Daniel Taylor Meetings occur amidst Infowars censorship scandal. Roots of Big Tech “partnership” with feds can be traced to “Countering Information Warfare Act of... more »
What Has (State) Government Done to Our Money?
By Jp Cortez Is your state destroying your money? Federal policy and the privately owned Federal Reserve System are the root causes of inflation, instability,... more »
U.S. Economy Is Growing Faster Than First Reported
US economy grew at a sizzling annual pace of 4.2 percent in the second quarter, faster than initially reported (AFP Photo/Frederic J. BROWN) *AFP: **US economy grew 4.2% in second quarter, faster than first reported* Washington (AFP) - The roaring growth of the US economy in the second quarter was even faster than first reported, with new numbers showing a bigger boost in corporate spending, the government reported Wednesday. The uptick in estimates of second quarter spending by companies was sure to comfort President Donald Trump and supporters of December's sweeping corporate tax...more »
Shalala Wins Democratic Nomination for Florida House Seat
Dr. Donna E. Shalala, a former university administrator and President Clinton’s cabinet secretary, is one step closer to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives after beating Florida state Rep. David Richardson in the Democrat primary on Tuesday. In her first run for elected office, Shalala, 77, is angling for the 27th District seat […]
Despite Stellar Record, OSU Pushes Onward
When it comes to diversity, access and inclusion — both at the undergraduate and graduate level — The Ohio State University (OSU) has consistently been leading the way.
I'M PROBABLY HELPING RON DeSANTIS BY WRITING THIS
Yes, I'm going to talk about the dog whistle: Rep. Ron DeSantis, the newly christened Republican gubernatorial candidate in Florida, said Wednesday that voters would “monkey this up” if they elect his Democratic opponent, Andrew Gillum, who would be the state’s first African American governor. During an interview on Fox News, DeSantis praised Gillum, the mayor of Tallahassee, as “an articulate spokesman” for those holding “far-left views,” but warned he would be damaging to the state. “The last thing we need to do is to monkey this up by trying to embrace a socialist agenda with hu... more »
Did Jimmy Carter Announce That His Cancer Is Spreading?
Viral social media posts rehashed a three-year-old announcement about the former president, who has been cancer-free since December 2015.
Has Saudi Arabia Executed Activist Esra al-Ghamgam?
A prosecutor has requested the death penalty for Shia activist Israa al-Ghomgham, but she has not yet been sentenced or executed.
I approve this message
Shamelessly borrowed from Daily Timewaster: If every US voter did that, we'd have major political reform overnight. Sadly, they won't . . . our politicians have made sure of that. Some call it "welfare". Others call it "bribing the electorate". Go figure. Peter
Senator Jeff Flake’s Replacement Likely to Disappoint Constitutionalists
[image: senator-jeff-flake-s-replacement-likely-to-disappoint-constitutionalists] Martha McSally, who is running to fill Jeff Flake's Senate seat, will likely disappoint constitutionalists and become another Arizona RINO.
Socialists Urge Infiltration of Government Schools
[image: socialists-urge-infiltration-of-government-schools] America's most prominent socialist organization is urging socialists to infiltrate government schools so they can brainwash impressionable young children, sparking national alarm over the totalitarian ideologues' tactics and agenda.
Electoral College Still Under Attack
[image: electoral-college-still-under-attack] Arizona and Maine have recently rejected the National Popular Vote organization's scheme to gut our Electoral College, but constitutionalists should not let down their guard.
Immigrants and Disease
[image: immigrants-and-disease] In the late 19th century and early 20th century, when masses of European immigrants were trying to enter our country, those with dangerous diseases were turned back from Ellis Island. Americans hadn't "progressed" to the point of thinking that anyone in the world has a legal right to live in America.
Who’s Behind a Constitutional Convention?
[image: who-s-behind-a-constitutional-convention] Though it may seem as if conservative, pro-American groups are behind the movement to alter the U.S. Constitution, the deep pockets are provided by globalists.
Archbishop Calls for Pope to Resign Over Clerical Abuse
[image: archbishop-calls-for-pope-to-resign-over-clerical-abuse] Catholic Archbishop Carlo Vigano accuses Vatican officials, including Pope Francis, of scandal and coverup in an 11-page exposé highlighting clerical sexual abuse and homosexuality he believes to be rampant in the Catholic Church.
Time for another Lunar Hoax - The Graphics will be Bigger and Better this time...no flubs/outtakes...promise!
*US to Establish "Permanent Presence"* *on the Moon - Mike Pense* Is *Hollywood* up for the challenge of more extra-orbital space travel? Last time, back in 1969, Stanley Kubrick did a bang-up job. Is there another Graphics genius waiting in the wings? Are the majority of people [sheeple] just as stupid as they were back in 1969---*SURE THEY ARE!!!!* But, first, you'd better lock down the *Internet*. Can't have those pesky "truthers" asking annoying, inconvenient questions about Van Allen Belt radiation, rocket power and amount of fuel needed, lack of gravity on the moooooooooo... more »
Officer of the Year Arrested for Strangling His Own Son During a Heated Debate on Marijuana
[image: marijuana] While out for dinner at a local restaurant, a high ranking cop began strangling his son when the topic of marijuana sparks debate. The post Officer of the Year Arrested for Strangling His Own Son During a Heated Debate on Marijuana appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WaPo Article Praises McCain as Human Rights Champion With Pic of Him Next to ‘Literal Neo-Nazi’
[image: mccain] While praising the "human rights" record of John McCain, the Washington Post inadvertently revealed his support for neo-Nazis he put in power in Ukraine. The post WaPo Article Praises McCain as Human Rights Champion With Pic of Him Next to ‘Literal Neo-Nazi’ appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Report: U.S. Sanctions Will 'Cripple' Iran's Economy
*USA Today:* *U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil industry will 'cripple' Iran's economy, report says* U.S. imposed sanctions on Iran’s oil industry will “cripple” the Middle Eastern country’s economy after they take effect in early November, according to a new report released Wednesday. Analysts with Oxford Economics say they expect the sanctions to send Iran’s economy into recession, predicting it will contract by 3.7 percent next year, “the worst performance in six years.” The economic sanctions were originally lifted by the Iran nuclear deal negotiated in 2015 during Preside... more »
Iran's Supreme Leader Says Europe Cannot Save The Nuclear Deal Or Help The Iranian Economy
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet meet the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2018. Official President.ir Website/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Iran's Khamenei says Europe cannot save nuclear deal, help economy* LONDON (Reuters) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday cast doubt on the ability of European countries to save Iran’s 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, now under threat following a U.S. withdrawal, and said Tehran might abandon the agreement. Khamenei cautioned President Hassan Rouhani not to rely t...more »
Piercing Through Assad’s Reconstruction Mirage in Syria
*Matthew RJ Brodsky, Bassam Barabandi* *Security, Middle East* [image: A Syrian soldier waves a flag during a protest against air strikes in Damascus,Syria April 14,2018.REUTERS/ Omar Sanadiki] Bashar al-Assad's refugee repatriation plan is a scam. After more than seven years of devastating war, Bashar al-Assad suddenly changed his tune: “We encourage every Syrian to come back to Syria,” the Syrian leader implored during a recent interview with Russian journalists. Less noticed was the degree of his specificity. “So we’ve been encouraging those refugees, many who have their own b... more »
The F-35 Lightning II Can’t Handle Lightning
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, Asia* Wha happens next? The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter may be named the “Lightning II” in homage to two of Lockheed Martin’s World War II-era aircraft, but it turns out at least one variant can’t actually handle the lightning at all. In early August, the Marine Corps put out a solicitation for portable lightning rods to draw lightning strikes away from the branch’s F-35B aircraft current parked at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan. “Since the F-35 as a composite type aircraft does not provide inherent passive lightning protecti... more »
The Army is Arming Bradley Fighting Vehicles with Heat-Seeking Stinger Missiles
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Here's what we know. The Army is arming Bradley Fighting Vehicles with heat-seeking Stinger air defense missiles to give the infantry carriers an improved ability to track and destroy enemy air threats such as drones, helicopters and low-flying aircraft. Most current Bradleys are armed with TOW anti-tank missiles, a land weapon predominantly used for attacking enemy armored vehicles, bunkers or troop formations. Adding Stinger missiles will increase the attack envelope for the vehicles and potentially better enable them to protect maneuvering infantr... more »
How America Should Handle Iran and North Korea
*Sungku Jang* *Security, Asia* [image: Kim Yong Nam, president of the DPRK Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly reacts during a meeting with Hassan Rouhani, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran during their meeting in Teheran in this undated photo released on August 7, 2017 by North] Washington must not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Last month, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of depriving its people to further its influence abroad, condemned Iran for violating human rights, and urged the Iranian people to provoke regime change. Yet just several we... more »
One Of The Least Hot Augusts On Record In The US
Early in life I had noticed that no event is ever correctly reported in a newspaper. George Orwell The percent of the US reaching 90 degrees during August has plummeted over the past century. Last year was a record low … Continue reading →
UK seeks to prepare FTA with Ukraine by mid-2019
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Aug-2018 The United Kingdom is ready to talks with Ukraine on the bilateral free trade agreement that would regulate trade and economic relations after Brexit.
Free trade agreement: Maurice joue sa dernière carte à Beijing
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Aug-2018 Les entreprises chinoises pourront tirer des avantages dont bénéficie Maurice sur les marchés régionaux en Afrique et utiliser Maurice comme un centre de distribution et de valeur ajoutée.
Grain growers, cattlemen big winners in free trade deal with Indonesia
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Aug-2018 The free trade agreement with Indonesia is set to give grain growers new avenues into their biggest wheat market and put cattle producers in northern Australia on their strongest footing since 2011.
US plans bilateral free trade agreements with African countries
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Aug-2018 The US is looking for African countries that would be interested in having bilateral free trade agreements with.
How to Bring More Joy into Your Life and Why This is Paramount to Longevity
*Mindvalley* - Allowing the delights of others to bring more joy into your life has a surprising impact.
FBI Agents Blast CIA, Claiming Top Officials Withheld Intel on Al-Qeada that Allowed 9/11 to Happen
[image: 9/11] Multiple FBI agents have come forward exposing how the CIA deliberately suppressed their intelligence which could've prevented the attacks on 9/11. The post FBI Agents Blast CIA, Claiming Top Officials Withheld Intel on Al-Qeada that Allowed 9/11 to Happen appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
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