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VIDEO: Relatives hope for news of missing loved ones after Mexican authorities discover at least 174 bodies at a mass grave site in Veracruz state, the latest horrifying find in a region hit by bloody drug cartel turf wars pic.twitter.com/FgTtD4rcbn — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 22, 2018 AfD, now second most popular party in Germany. Merkel's legacy. Towering politician. pic.twitter.com/qwKRLD7qz3 — Gabriel Elefteriu (@GElefteriu) September 21, 2018 The Chinese Army is holding its third ‘Crossing Obstacles’ competition, which focuses on testing the latest unmanned ground veh... more »
Video: What’s wrong with the surface temperature record?
From Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / September 21, 2018 This was a surprise to me. A previous presentation I made on the issues with the surface temperature record got turned into a video. From the YouTube description: Anthony Watts, founder and editor at wattsupwiththat.com, explains why the oft-reported surface temperature record is inaccurate, […]
Arctic Ice Made Simple
Originally posted on Science Matters: People are overthinking and over-analyzing Arctic Ice extents, and getting wrapped around the axle (or should I say axis). So let’s keep it simple and we can all readily understand what is happening up North. I will use the ever popular NOAA dataset derived from satellite passive microwave sensors. It sometimes understates…
Former Google CEO Believes The Internet Will 'Split In Two' By 2028 With One Half Led By The US And The Other By China
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. RFI *Daily Mail: **The internet will 'split in two' by 2028 with one half led by the US and the other by China, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt claims* * Eric Schmidt worked as CEO and later executive chairman of Google for 17 years * He says the internet will become two distinct worlds within the next decade * China's censorship and control over its citizens' online access means the country will eventually run its own version of the internet, Schmidt suggests The internet will be divided into two different worlds within the next decade – and China ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Diesel-electric submarine Kronstadt of the 677 project "Lada" was launched during an inauguration ceremony in Saint Petersburg. © Sputnik / Irina Motina *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: September 15 - 21* (Sputnik).
September 22nd – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #611
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 →
Saturday September 22nd – 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 →
India Calls Off A Plan Meeting With Pakistan Over ‘Brutal Killing’ Of Policemen In Kashmir
India's ruling BJP party, which is gearing for elections next year, advocates a tough stance towards Pakistan [Edgar Su/Reuters] *Reuters:* *India calls off planned meeting with Pakistan's foreign minister* NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India called off on Friday a planned meeting of its foreign minister with her Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly later this month. India has decided to drop the idea of the proposed meeting, the first such high-level talk planned in years between the nuclear rivals, to protest about the killing of Indian security personnel... more »
Assange: Today’s Generation Last to be Free; Technology May End Civilization
[image: assange-today-s-generation-last-to-be-free-technology-may-end-civilization] Will our descendants live in tyranny — until rogue artificial intelligence ends man's reign in this world? This is a good question now with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s assertion that “the last free generation” is upon us and that “technologically advanced civilization” is “unstable” and may not “go on for long.”
Rod Rosenstein denies voicing plot to remove Trump per BBC News
This BBC report https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45606746 contains this: 'US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has denied a report that he discussed invoking a constitutional clause to oust President Donald Trump. America's second most senior law official said the allegation was "inaccurate and factually incorrect". The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, also said Mr Rosenstein had suggested secretly recording Mr Trump to expose chaos in the White House. But a source told the BBC that the comment was sarcastic.' Presumsnky that source wasn't Jeremy Corbyn or are... more »
Winning-- Team Blue? Yes, But... Losing-- Team Red Is More Accurate
Does that graph look nice to you? The point that Axios is making is that Democrats are "riding a surge of enthusiasm in opposition to [SeñorTrumpanzee], more Democrats turned out in the primaries for House elections than Republicans this year-- the first time that has happened since 2008. Yes-- "in opposition to"-- that means an anti-red wave, NOT a blue wave. "David Brady, electoral politics expert and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, predicts around a 7% Democratic turnout advantage in November driven by women, and particularly Independent women. Meantime, Republicans ar... more »
Important: Chairman Kevin Hassett Discusses Canadian Trade Intransigence – Mexico’s AMLO Bolsters U.S. Position…
Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Kevin Hassett, appears on Fox News to discuss the overall economy and key performance indicators related to ongoing economic policy. Within the interview (02:32) Chairman Hassett notes the unusual intransigence of Canada to … Continue reading →
Former U.S. Army Special Forces Medic Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II To Receive Medal Of Honor For Valor In Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during a fierce firefight April 6, 2008, in Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo) *Army Times:* *Former Special Forces medic to receive Medal of Honor for valor in Afghanistan* An Army Special Forces soldier will receive the Medal of Honor for fighting through an enemy ambush and saving his teammates' lives 10 years ago in Afghanistan, the White House announced Friday. Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who had already received a Silver Star for his actions, will be honored with the nation’s highest award for valo... more »
Parliaments or Republics? Martin Armstrong
An interesting comment by Martin Armstrong here but the reason Rome collapsed was not from political skulduggery but a global geological catastrophe that almost destroyed all of Rome. The anarchic conditions at the time were simply humans from everywhere trying … Continue reading →
Group of 4000+ Parents Takes on Minnesota CPS and Government Child Kidnapping and Trafficking
Earlier this year (2018) we reported that a group of Minnesota parents filed a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing Dakota County and the State of Minnesota for kidnapping their children and placing them unnecessarily into foster care. The parents are part of an organization called The Family Preservation Foundation, which also goes by the name Stop CPS from Legally Kidnapping Children. Recently, the group, which is reported to now represent over 4000 parents in Minnesota, garnered more local media coverage when a judge return a 1-year-old boy to his mother who had been allegedly ... more »
Florence aftermath: 'The storm itself is not our biggest problem. Our problem is what comes next'
The original assault over, the river completes a stealth attack, rising relentlessly out of its banks, lapping over curbs, inching its way onto porches and through doorways.
Video Shows Dramatic Firepower At This Year's Russia’s Vostok War Games
*Asia Times:* *Video shows dramatic firepower at Russia’s Vostok war games* Nearly 300,000 servicemen were involved in the drills, with 36,000 vehicles, up to 80 ships and support vessels, and over 1,000 aircraft. Russia staged an impressive display of military might at the Vostok war games, which ended on Monday. The Vostok-2018 exercise was the largest held by Moscow since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Nearly 300,000 servicemen were involved in the drills, with 36,000 vehicles, up to 80 ships and support vessels, and over 1,000 aircraft. Several thousand Chinese troops tra... more »
Income Distribution and Economic Freedom
Proponents of the idea free-markets will always screw the ordinary people. From left to right: Thomas Malthus (1766-1834) Source: Wikimedia Commons / John Linnel (1792-1882) David Ricardo (1772-1823) Source: Wikimedia Commons / Thomas Phillips (1770-1845) Thomas Piketty (1971- ) Source: Wikimedia Commons / Gobierno de Chile The vicious ideological warfare between the Left and the […] The post Income Distribution and Economic Freedom appeared first on A Divided World.
Operation Sea Lion: How Hitler Planned to Crush Churchill (And Win World War II)
*Warfare History Network, Michael E. Haskew* *Security, Europe* [image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Panzerkampfwagen_III_(2).JPG] But it never happened. This is why. Without doubt, the fall of France was an unmitigated disaster for the Allied cause. However, for all its failures in command, strategy, and tactics, it could have been much worse. During the first week of June 1940, a total of 335,000 British and French soldiers were evacuated to safety in England from the embattled French beaches near the town of Dunkirk. Under continuous air attack, a hodgepodge of ci... more »
Is It Time for America to Start Selling Diesel Submarines Again?
*Tyler Headley* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Would it make sense? Between World War II and 1980, the United States supplied about a quarter of the world’s non-indigenously built submarines. But as the United States transitioned its submarine fleet from diesel to nuclear powered, it stopped providing its decommissioned submarines to allies. Maybe this didn’t matter. If America’s submarine-producing allies continued selling submarines to the countries America militarily supported, then there might be no impact overall. On the other hand, if the United States’ al... more »
U.S. Army Misses 2018 Recruiting Goal
(Photo Credit: C. Todd Lopez) *Stars and Stripes*: *Army misses 2018 recruiting goal, which hasn't happened since 2005* WASHINGTON – The Army fell short of its recruiting goal for 2018, missing its mark for the first time since 2005 as it looks to grow its force strength in the face of growing threats from competing world powers such as Russia and China. The Army has launched a large-scale review of its recruiting practices, senior service officials said Friday. The service will pour millions of dollars into revamping recruiting facilities and bolster its recruiting force after f... more »
The US Government’s Secret Rules for Spying on Journalists Are 'Terrifying'
[image: undefined] Journalists and free press advocates are responding with alarm to newly released documents revealing the U.S. government’s secret rules for using Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court orders to spy on reporters, calling the revelations “important” and “terrifying.” The documents—obtained and released by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University through an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed last November —confirm long held suspicions that federal officials can target journali... more »
House Judiciary Committee Plans to Subpoena McCabe Memos Outlined in New York Times Reporting….
The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Bob Goodlatte, tweeted today their intention to immediately subpoena the memos written by fired Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe. The memos were part of an article presented by the New York Times citing evidence … Continue reading →
X22 Report: “Sting Operation In Progress, Swamp Fighting Back, Remain Calm”
X22 Report: “Sting Operation In Progress, Swamp Fighting Back, Remain Calm” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIL5pBrdgSQ
The Simple Way to Reduce Cell Phone EMF’s, Radiation and More By Up to 99% (FCC Lab Tested and Certified)
When it comes to cell phone use, it’s safe to say that most people are overstepping their boundaries these days. Aside from the mental toll too much cell phone use takes on us, science is increasingly showing that there’s a physical toll to be exacted as well: EMF’s and radiation from cell phone use can cause very real damage to your nervous system, brain and body over time if left unchecked. Unfortunately for most of society, measures are not being taken in order to limit or mitigate the damage caused by these devices. Technology and Wi-Fi are actually becoming more ubiquitous ... more »
Jihadist rebels attack important southwest Aleppo district
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a powerful attack on southwest Aleppo this evening, targeting a number of neighborhoods under the control of the government. According to a military source inside the provincial capital, the jihadist rebels in the Rashiddeen 4 area launched several ground-to-ground missiles at the Al-Hamdaniyah District, causing several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy films from pro-Turkey rally in Khan Sheikhoun (video)
BEIURT, LEBANON (12:25 A.M.) – A Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently filmed from inside the key town of Khan Sheikhoun, which was the site of a pro-opposition and Turkey rally. The Syrian Army spy showed the the small rally that was held inside this Idlib Governorate town recently; however, the exact location inside of Khan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli forces kill one and injure hundreds of Palestinians at March of Return protests
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – At least one Palestinian protester was killed and 312 injured at the Gaza border fence on Friday, according to the Gazan health ministry, as the ‘Great March of Return’ protests resumed. Protesters hurled stones and burnt tires at the border fence. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) responded with tear gas and live […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel’s Actions in Gaza a ‘War Crime’ – EU Delegation Head Tells RT After Being Denied Entry
Israel’s Actions in Gaza a ‘War Crime’ – EU Delegation Head Tells RT After Being Denied Entry by https://www.rt.com/ Israel doesn’t want to allow the public to witness what’s happening in Gaza, the head of an EU Parliament delegation told RT, after being barred from entering the enclave. He called Israel’s actions there “a war crime.” […]
The Sun Retracts ‘Kremlin Poisoning Plot’ Blonde Model Story
RT UK Published on Sep 21, 2018 RT’s Anastasia Churkina has more as The Sun retracts its story on ‘Kremlin poisoning plot’ of blonde model over speculation of a hoax. MORE: https://on.rt.com/9eoh end
‘We Have Far More Bullets’: Trump Threatens China with More Tariffs If Beijing Dares to Retaliate
‘We Have Far More Bullets’: Trump Threatens China with More Tariffs If Beijing Dares to Retaliate by https://www.rt.com/ Donald Trump has threatened to impose even more tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing dares to impose tit-for-tat measures in response to Washington’s latest package of levies targeting some $200 billion of Chinese exports. – Trump has cautioned […]
‘Family Values’ Senator Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sex Trafficking and Child Porn
‘Family Values’ Senator Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sex Trafficking and Child Porn by Matt Agorist, https://thefreethoughtproject.com/ An Oklahoma state senator has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison after he was caught with horrific child porn and sex trafficking an underage boy. – Moore, OK — Over a year has passed since Oklahoma state senator, […]
Kavanaugh Triggers Dems, Declassified – Deep State Panic, Obama Trump Meeting Revealed
Kavanaugh Triggers Dems, Declassified – Deep State Panic, Obama Trump Meeting Revealed by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (WNW 353 9.21.18) Today, I am doing something different for the Wrap-Up. I have brought in Dr. Dave Janda of the popular radio show “Operation Freedom” to talk about the week’s top stories. The Wrap-Up is more in the form of a discussion and […]
S-400 Anti-Aircraft Missile Divisions Deployed in Crimea
PressTV Published on Sep 21, 2018 S-400 anti-aircraft missile divisions have been deployed to Yevpatoriya in Crimea, as shown in footage released on Friday. “We effectively cover the whole airspace of the Crimea from low to high altitudes,” Division Commander Alexander Taranov said. “This allows us to track up to 100 targets and effectively strike up […]
US Threatens Syria’s Territorial Integrity: Russian FM
US Threatens Syria’s Territorial Integrity: Russian FM by https://www.presstv.com/ Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the United States’ control over the eastern bank of the Euphrates River poses the biggest threat to Syria’s territorial integrity. – The United States and its allies have been involved in airstrikes on Syria since 2014, claiming they seek to root […]
US Playing with Fire with Imposing New Sanctions: Russia
US Playing with Fire with Imposing New Sanctions: Russia by https://www.presstv.com/ Russia has warned the United States against “playing with fire” by imposing new sections against the country, saying Washington will never succeed in “dictating terms” to Moscow. – On Thursday, the US State Department announced it has added the names further 33 Russians to its […]
Selective Punishment? US Slaps China with Sanctions for Purchasing Russian Weapons
RT Published on Sep 21, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9eql Beijing has threatened that Washington will face “consequences” if it doesn’t withdraw the recent batch of sanctions against China over military cooperation with Russia. end
Stop pushing war with Iran
At a public event in Washington, DC, CodePink’s Medea Benjamin confronted Brian Hook, the head of Trump’s Iran Action Group, over the US withdrawal from the JCPOA and re-imposing crippling sanctions on the Iranian people. Benjamin joins Real News to discuss her action, which went viral online.
Is This Video of a Baby Being Violently Dunked in Water Real?
A video showing an apparent "violent baptism" may appear shocking to some viewers, but the enthusiastic religious practice isn't unheard of.
Did Franklin Graham Say ‘Attempted Rape Is Not a Crime’?
The evangelical conservative attempted to defend Brett Kavanaugh against an allegation that he committed a sexual assault as a teenager.
Chairman Grassley Extends Final Deadline “10:00pm Tonight”…
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee earlier today offered to move next week’s hearing to receive testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Wednesday, in order to accommodate one of several requests made by Ford’s legal … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogldA2Gxl3g
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Have you ever seen the Pleiades star cluster? Even if you have, you probably have never seen it like this: all dusty. Perhaps the most famous star cluster on the sky, the bright stars of the Pleiades can be seen without binoculars from even the depths of a light-polluted city. With a long exposure from a dark location, though, the dust cloud surrounding the Pleiades star cluster becomes very evident. The below exposure took about 30 hours and covers a sky area several times the size of the full moon. *Click image for larger size.* Also known as the Seven Sisters and M45, the Pleiad... more »
"It's Morally Wrong..."
“Never give a sucker an even break. It's morally wrong to allow a sucker to keep his money.” - W. C. Fields • Don't believe it? Just ask the government, or Wall Street... - CP
Chet Raymo, "Oh, To Live Always In It!"
*"Oh, To Live Always In It!"* by Chet Raymo “A few years ago, when I was in England for Walking Zero, we lived within a short walk of London's Highgate Cemetery. I can't imagine that there is another cemetery in the world where are interred more famous people. The grave to which I made special pilgrimage was that of Michael Faraday, the great 19th-century electromagnetic experimentalist and a man of inexhaustible childlike wonder. He laid the foundations for our electric civilization, but never lost his delight in discovering the secrets of nature. "Nothing," he famously said, "is ... more »
"We Deny..."
"We deny that we're tired, we deny that we're scared, we deny how badly we want to succeed. And most importantly, we deny that we're in denial. We only see what we want to see and believe what we want to believe, and it works. We lie to ourselves so much that after a while the lies start to seem like the truth. We deny so much that we can't recognize the truth right in front of our faces." - "Dr. Meredith Grey," "Grey's Anatomy"
Australia
I was born in the land of parrots where the deer hop around on hind legs and the beavers have duck faces and the screaming red ghosts of the indigenous haunt our dreams and the men have cold eyes and horrible hands and everyone cheers […]
PoP Picks @ IPPA2018
The most important conference for Asia-Pacific archaeology, heritage & museums is in Vietnam from 23 to 28 September. PoP takes a look at the Southeast Asia sessions & papers we are most excited about. The post PoP Picks @ IPPA2018 appeared first on New Mandala.
Las exequias del TLCAN
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21-Sep-2018 El objetivo del TLCAN era producir un mercado más grande para los bienes producidos en EEUU y un mercado de mano de obra de menores costos, sobre todo en el lado mexicano.
Turquía ultima tratado de libre comercio con Japón
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21-Sep-2018 El Acuerdo de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Turquía y Japón podría ser una realidad a mediados de 2019, según las declaraciones del ministro turco de Industria y Tecnología, Mustafa Varank, publicadas hoy por el diario Sabah.
Costa Rica gana arbitraje internacional por defensa de humedal
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21-Sep-2018 El Gobierno de Costa Rica fue notificado hoy por el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias Relativas a Inversiones (Ciadi) sobre el triunfo en el caso “Las Olas”, en el cual el país buscaba proteger una zona de humedales y por el que se le exigía 103,5 millones de dólares en indemnización.
Feds Training “Social Justice” Math Teachers
[image: feds-training-social-justice-math-teachers] The federal government is squandering over $1 million for a program to push “social justice” indoctrination on high-school math teachers and students, according to media reports based on government documents. The goal of the scheme is for science and math teachers to be “steeped in the context of social justice” and to “promote social justice teaching,” grant documents show.
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
** No Tuxedos Required ** Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Honorary Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
Trump And His Walls
I wonder if adolescent Trump was ever a stamp collector. Most Americans who know of the existence of Spanish Sahara (1884-1975) only know about it as a part of their collections. It's a big, mostly empty territory south of Morocco and north and west of Mauritania, bordering on a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean. A tiny corner touches southwest Algeria. Today it is a 100,000 square mile-- around the size of Colorado-- disputed area with about half a million people, 40% of whom live in the only real city, Laayoune. The main claimants are Morocco and the Polisario Front, which set up a ... more »
President Trump Participates In Military and VA Appropriations Act – Signing Ceremony and Speech…
Earlier this morning President Donald Trump delivered remarks prior to signing HR 5895 The 2019 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. [Transcript] – North Las Vegas, Nevada – 11:11 A.M. PDT – THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. … Continue reading →
New York Times Tries Treason Again
Friday afternoon, the *New York Times* once again took up the coup against Donald Trump, not as a news matter, but as a witting psychological warfare instrument for those bent on trying to illegally remove this President from office. They report, with great fervor, that shortly after FBI Director James Comey was fired by Trump, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed using the 25th Amendment to remove the President from office, and himself wearing a wire to record the President at the White House. Rosenstein is supervising the Mueller Special Counsel investigation of the ... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 21, 2018
*Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat*:* US, China Both Remain Defiant as Trade War Deepens* Another $260 billion in total tariffs is set to take effect between the U.S. and China. Both sides are claiming they’ll be fine. U.S. President Donald Trump has upped the ante yet again in the trade war with China, announcing that his administration will move forward with tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. China has retaliated, and the new move seems to have scuttled the possibility of a new round of talks. *Read more *.... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- ... more »
Plastic in the Mississippi: coastal news roundup
In this week's coastal news roundup, reporters from WWNO and The Times-Picayune discuss a controversial proposal to build an airport in Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge.
Dumb Darwinists
The Darwinists have one core problem – how to start with a single living cell that progressed to the existing biological complexity of modernity. How do you get a dinosaur from a tribolite, for example. And why have the Darwinists … Continue reading →
EU Parliament Report Demands Reform of Approval Procedure for Toxic Pesticides in Europe
The European pesticide regulation and its implementation need to be improved, says a draft report from a committee of the European Parliament, published Thursday. The report calls for more transparency, stating that the public must have access to the full studies that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) relies upon to form its opinions. It […] The post EU Parliament Report Demands Reform of Approval Procedure for Toxic Pesticides in Europe appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Cyber Attacks are Existential Risks
John Bolton is a hawk if there ever was one. Unfortunately, the man is now National Security Adviser for President Trump. I hope we all survive him. His latest escalation of cold war politics includes a new set of classified rules for cyber-war engagement that are much more active than Obama's: Volz, Dustin (2018, Sep 20). White House Confirms It Has Relaxed Rules on U.S. Use of Cyberweapons. The Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-confirms-it-has-relaxed-rules-on-u-s-use-of-cyber-weapons-1537476729 The White House said Thursday it had rescinded a classifi... more »
Facebook Wants A Facial Recognition Smart Home Device For Its Users
By Aaron Kesel Facebook is planning to announce a new home assistant device called “Portal” with a controversial facial recognition camera, Cheddar reported. This is... more »
Improving Financial Literacy Among Students of Color, Especially Millennials
Time and time again, I overhear people speaking about how they wish they would have learned the importance of personal finance in high school. Whether it is information about how to file taxes, understanding credit, or guidance on getting loans to purchase a vehicle, home, or to attend school, it has become clear to me that people acknowledge having to make these types of financial decisions with little to no background knowledge about it beforehand.
Former HBCU Presidents Join Academic Search Consulting Team
Former university presidents John Garland, Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy and Dr. Sidney Ribeau who launched TM2 Executive Search several years ago, disbanded it recently to join the consulting team for the executive recruiter Academic Search.
Israel declares it is above the law
Israel’s critics often describe the country as being above the law, but until now this has never been brazenly declared by its government. Documents published this week shows a legal representative of the Israeli government audaciously claiming that Israel can “legislate anywhere in the world,” that it is “entitled to violate the sovereignty of foreign countries,” and that it “is allowed to ignore the directives of international law in any field it desires”. The bold declaration was made in legal materials recently submitted to the Israeli Supreme Court in which the government rep... more »
The Smartest Kids in the Room Can’t Explain Global Warming’s Green House Gas Effect
Does it seem strange to you that the smartest kids in the class, the kids that can explain the quantum mechanics supporting the greenhouse gas effect, can’t adequately explain how Long Wave Infrared Radiation (LWIR) and CO2 can warm the earth? This Video made by TEDEd does a phenomenal job explaining the quantum mechanics involved, … Continue reading "The Smartest Kids in the Room Can’t Explain Global Warming’s Green House Gas Effect"
Democrats…Chirp Chirp Chirp
Just a thought……If Christine Ford declines to be interviewed Monday…. I’m available to answer questions about my Rape by Bill Clinton. — Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) September 20, 2018 The sad truth is that Democrats only care about these issues when there is a political gain to be had. What something more current than 35 years … Continue reading "Democrats…Chirp Chirp Chirp"
Free Download: Gary Zukav, "The Seat of the Soul"
*"The Seat of the Soul"* by Gary Zukav "Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends upon what we look for. What we look for depends upon what we think. What we think depends upon what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality." ~ Gary Zukav "As we become aware of our new abilities and values, like a baby opening its eyes and stretching its arms and legs for the first time, we a... more »
President Trump MAGA Rally, Springfield Missouri – 7:00pm Livestream…
Today President Trump is holding a MAGA rally at JQH Arena in Springfield, Missouri, on behalf of GOP Senate candidate Josh Hawley. President Trump may include thoughts on the latest NYT hit piece targeting DAG Rod Rosenstein. The anticipated start … Continue reading →
Reports: Rosenstein Talked of “Wearing a Wire” Against Trump and “Invoking 25th Amendment”….
A few days ago four democrat members of the intelligence oversight Gang-of-Eight demanded DNI Coats, DAG Rosenstein and FBI Director Wray block President Trump from his declassification directive. Primarily most of the language was directed toward Rod Rosenstein. [Reminder Here] … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- September 21, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*The Hill:* *Trump to meet one-on-one with at least six foreign leaders at UN next week* President Trump will hold one-on-one meetings with the leaders of six different countries, and chair a Security Council meeting focused on Iran during next week's United Nations General Assembly meeting, the White House said Thursday. Trump will travel to New York next Monday through Thursday, where he will deliver a series of speeches and meet with multiple heads of state. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Israel says keeps Syria* freedom of action despite downed Russia plane.* IS leader Bagh... more »
Erin Elizabeth Interview – The orchestrated attack on holistic doctors and your health
Watch below as Erin is interviewed by Ryan Cristian, The Last American Vagabond: “Anyone who has taken the time to truly research this nation’s history, both recent and back to its origins, should be well aware that those with the wealth have the power to manipulate the government, just as we are increasingly beginning to […] The post Erin Elizabeth Interview – The orchestrated attack on holistic doctors and your health appeared first on Health Nut News.
Scientists just gave octopuses Ecstasy for the first time and the results were profound
An incredibly profound observation of the effects of methylendioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) on octopuses was just published this week in Current Biology. The findings of the study titled, A Conserved Role for Serotonergic Neurotransmission in Mediating Social Behavior in Octopus, suggest incredible implications for how social behavior is built into the very molecules coded by our DNA. Researchers chose the octopus because […] The post Scientists just gave octopuses Ecstasy for the first time and the results were profound appeared first on Health Nut News.
Four ways the private sector can help take on water pollution
One of the biggest threats to the environment and our health is water pollution. As we all know, water is absolutely essential for life. However, today much of the limited freshwater people have access to is polluted. And in some places, it is utterly polluted. Our oceans are equally polluted, too. In fact, by many estimates, […] The post Four ways the private sector can help take on water pollution appeared first on Health Nut News.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: Still Work To Do Before Second Trump-Kim Summit
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk after lunch at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo *Reuters:* *Still work to do before second Trump-Kim summit: Pompeo* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is working to set up a second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but there is still work to do “to make sure conditions are right,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday. “We’re working on it. But there’s still a little bit of wor... more »
QotD: “Hold fast to the spirit of youth: 'To hold an unchanging youth is to reach, at the end, the vision with which one started'.”
*"A widespread cultural attitude treats idealism as a youthful phase and cynicism as a sign of maturity. Adolescents and teenagers might get away with hero-worship and a keen desire for clear answers to life’s big questions. But mature adults are expected to accept that the real world won’t accommodate such foolish dreams — that their heroes have serious flaws, that certainty is an illusion, and that moral compromise is the key to getting along in a world full of corruption and cowardice...* * "[Ayn] Rand identified the 'spirit of youth' as 'a sense of enormous expectation, t... more »
Vaccine Safety Untested on Pregnant Women, But Big Pharma Not Liable for Vaccine Injuries to Unborn Children and Pregnant Mothers
We are here today because in 2016, Congress amended the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act to add vaccines recommended by the CDC for routine administration to pregnant women to the Vaccine Injury Table. Congressional action was required to do it because the 1986 Act was not about vaccines recommended for adults or unborn babies developing in the womb. As stated in multiple congressional hearings between 1982 and 1986, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act was created by Congress for one purpose: to protect the availability and lower the costs of federally recommended v...more »
Breaking: Intense clashes breakout between Syrian Army and Turkish-backed forces in east Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – Intense clashes broke-out between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Turkish-backed rebels in east Aleppo this evening after a relatively quiet few months. According to a military source in Damascus, the intense clashes broke out after the Syrian Arab Army fired a couple of mortar shells towards the Free Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu orders Israeli Air Force to maintain contat with Russia in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – Israeli Air Force commander Major General Amikam Norkin met with the Russian military command on Friday to discuss a number of topics, including the recent downing of the IL-20 aircraft. Following the meeting with the Russian command, Norkin informed the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the results of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin did not refuse Assad’s phone call over downed IL-20 aircraft – Kremlin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin did not refuse Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad’s phone call after the IL-20 aircraft was downed over the coast of Latakia, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Peskov made this comment after announcing that Putin had all of the details regarding the downing of the IL-20 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Palestine ready to resume peace talks with Israel – Abbas (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is ready to return to peace talks with Israel, after holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday. “We are ready to go back to negotiations, whether confidential or public, with the Quartet being the mediator,” said Abbas. The so-called Quartet is comprised of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army liberates new areas in ISIS-held Al-Safa region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their field operations in the Al-Safa region of Al-Sweida, today, after repelling a big Islamic State (ISIS) counter-offensive. Led by their 3rd Corps and 10th Division, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Islamic State’s positions in the Al-Safa region from two different axes in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
S-400 anti-aircraft missile divisions deployed in Crimea (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – S-400 anti-aircraft missile divisions have deployed to Yevpatoriya in Crimea, as shown in footage released on Friday. “We effectively cover the whole airspace of the Crimea from low to high altitudes,” Division Commander Alexander Taranov said. “This allows us to track up to 100 targets and effectively strike up to 12 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Idlib agreement meant to eradicate terrorists: Lavrov
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The new Russian-Turkish agreement to establish a buffer zone in the Idlib Governorate is meant to eradicate terrorists in the province, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a statement on Friday. In particular, the Russian Foreign Minister said that this agreement will help pave the way to clearing terrorists, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Quick Notes on the Rosenstein Revelations
Flickr/Internet Education Foundation There is a lot to chew over in the blockbuster New York Times story about Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s erratic behavior in his first few weeks on the job, just after President Trump fired FBI Director Jim Comey on May 9, 2017. The Times reports that Rosenstein suggested that “he secretly record President Trump in the White House to expose the chaos consuming the administration” and that he “discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office for being unfit.” Rosenstein also reportedly ... more »
"The Trick To Thinking Clearer and Better"
*"The Trick To Thinking Clearer and Better"* by Zat Rana "The late historians Will and Ariel Durant spent four decades of their life studying, compiling, and writing the history of Western civilization.The product of their efforts, "The Story of Civilization", went on to fill four million words, across 10,000 pages, divided into 11 separate books. After finishing the last one, they then took on an arguably more daunting task: to summarize all they had learned into a 100 pages in "The Lessons of History." It’s an incomplete and generalizing attempt, no doubt, but it is also one of t... more »
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Disputes Report That He Was Plotting To Remove President Trump (Updated)
*Daily Mail: **BREAKING NEWS: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein disputes report that he discussed using 25th Amendment to remove Trump – and even explored covertly recording him to gather evidence* * Explosive NY Times report says a frustrated Rosenstein discussed using his phone to tape discussions with Trump in order to document Oval Office chaos * That, the Times said, would generate proof that Trump was unfit for office and should be removed via the 25th Amendment * Rosenstein reportedly made the comment to then-Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe and FBI lawyer Lisa Page ... more »
Allies Of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Are Saying That He Was Joking About Secretly Recording President Trump
*NBC*: *Rosenstein joked about secretly recording Trump, say sources* *The deputy attorney general was being sarcastic when he suggested wearing a wire to secretly record President Donald Trump, sources told NBC Friday. * WASHINGTON — Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was joking when he discussed wearing a wire to secretly record President Donald Trump and does not believe Trump should be removed from office through the use of procedures outlined in the Constitution's 25th Amendment, according to sources familiar with his conversations. The sources were responding to a New Yo... more »
Elon Musk, Please Hire Me As An Astronaut For Space X’s BFS
Dear Mr Musk, you should hire me to fly Yusaku Maezawa to the moon and back. Especially if you want to connect to the past and future history of space flight. I am a fully qualified scientist with a MS in Physics and a thesis in Astronomy meeting all the basic NASA requirements for an astronaut candidate. More importantly there are historical reasons, of place and person, that would make you want to hire me as your chauffeur to the stars. You could hire and probably have hired veteran NASA astronauts and some are training for Crewed Dragon… but not for the BFS. read more
“Leverage”…
Are you concerned about President Trump’s suspension of the declassification directive? No-one, well, almost no-one… has any idea how Donald J Trump creates leverage from places few can fathom. Example: Think about how President Trump took Kim Jong-un out of … Continue reading →
Ever Dream of Flying a Fighter Jet Off an Aircraft Carrier? China's Navy Is Hiring.
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* China has just launched its 2019 pilot recruitment campaign, and the focus is on finding cadets who can handle the demanding task of operating from a floating airfield. If you want to fly jets off an aircraft carrier, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) wants to talk with you. China has just launched its 2019 pilot recruitment campaign, and the focus is on finding cadets who can handle the demanding task of operating from a floating airfield. “Four recruitment groups will be successively dispatched to 23 provinces, municipalities, and autono... more »
Air Force F-22s and F-35s Will Soon Have a Deadly New Weapon
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * US Air Force F-22s and F-35s will soon launch and control recoverable attack drones from the cockpit of the plane to expand air-combat operations, test enemy air defenses, conduct long-range ISR and even deliver weapons. US Air Force F-22s and F-35s will soon launch and control recoverable attack drones from the cockpit of the plane to expand air-combat operations, test enemy air defenses, conduct long-range ISR and even deliver weapons. This fast-approaching technology, which calls upon advanced levels of autonomous navigation, is closer to reality d... more »
America Is Striking Back over Russia's Sale of Su-35 Fighters and S-400s to China
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* China and Russia are reacting with fury after the United States sanctioned Beijing for its purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E fighters and S-400 air and missile defense systems. China and Russia are reacting with fury after the United States sanctioned Beijing for its purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E fighters and S-400 air and missile defense systems. Washington imposed the sanctions under Section 231 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act of 2017 (CAATSA), which was passed by the Congress last... more »
Three Black Alumnae Make History in Dartmouth Leadership
As Dartmouth College approaches its 250th anniversary next year in the midst of an unprecedented $3-billion fundraising campaign, three Black alumnae are making history as the first African-American women to hold their top leadership positions.
Professor Broadens Research Beyond the Academy
Seven years after Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson began teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an assistant professor, he earned tenure in 2007, was promoted to full professor in 2011, and then was named a Vilas Distinguished Professor of Higher Education in 2012. Created by the Vilas Estate Trustees, the professorships are university-wide distinctions with approximately 30 recipients. Jackson was the first African-American to be selected for this high honor.
Albany State and Columbus State offer Nexus Degrees
With approval from the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia (USG) last month, Albany State University along with Columbus State University will become the first institutions in the system to offer nexus degree credentials. The 60-credit-hour nexus degree emphasizes experiential learning, skilled knowledge and connections to industry partners in in-demand and emerging […]
UHD’s “Degree Maps” Put Students on Track to Graduation
Houston Community College (HCC) and Lone Star College (LSC) are partnering with the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) to implement “degree maps” to help students graduate on time with less debt. Embedded advisors at HCC and LSC will counsel students in the transition from their associate degree program to a bachelor’s degree program at UHD by […]
Police Detainment of Native American Brothers Sparks Campus Campaign
A campaign is set to launch at Colorado State University in response to an April 30 incident when two Native American brothers touring the campus were searched and detained by police, according to a press release issued this week. The American Civil Liberties Union, which is launching the,“Living While Black,” campaign and representing the brothers, […]
Who Is Lying? A Former Acting FBI Director Or The Current Deputy Attorney General?
Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe and current Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters *Washington Post:* *McCabe memos say Rosenstein considered secretly recording Trump* Memos written by Andrew McCabe, then the acting FBI director, say deputy attorney general Rod J. Rosenstein suggested he secretly record his talks with President Trump, and that Rosenstein discussed possibly trying to remove him from office, according to people familiar with the matter. The account, first reported by the New York Times, paints Rosenstein as so concerned in May 2017 i... more »
Rosenstein Denies That He Proposed Secretly Taping Trump
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is denying a report in The New York Times.
San Francisco Museum Shows Off Modern Muslim Women’s Fashion
The first major museum exhibition of contemporary Muslim women's fashion reflects designs from around the world that are vibrant and elegant, playful and diverse.
Australia – Frost and freezing temperatures damage Wheatbelt grain crop
Likely wiped out hundreds of thousands of tons from the State’s forecast bumper harvest. 14 Sep 2018 – Crops in the south eastern Wheatbelt were hit hardest by temperatures which fell in some places to -5 degrees, just one day after the Grain Industry Association of WA released its forecast for a 10 million tonne ... Read moreAustralia – Frost and freezing temperatures damage Wheatbelt grain crop The post Australia – Frost and freezing temperatures damage Wheatbelt grain crop appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Le Pen and psychiatrist, Alex Jones and PayPal
*France and the U.S. are turning into full-blown totalitarian countries* Our prime minister is a former communist rat and an unfixable Bolshevik and criminal (and today, we learned about the numbers showing that his "EET" online cash registers to harass the small businesses were indeed the kind of utter failure that all sensible people were predicting – just 1.2% increased collection of the value-added tax) but I am still grateful to live in Czechia. It's becoming a paradise, relatively speaking. Pôle emploi, a French government agency, is luring the unemployed French people to C... more »
This Week's New Campaign Ads
Paul Ryan's Adelson-funded SuperPAC is running the dirtiest and most personal smear campaign in history. The goal is to disgust independent voters and turn them off from voting. Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to stick to issues but are being distracted defending against Ryan's attempt to smear them. Ryan is pounding Randy Bryce especially hard in his own district (which he's retiring from). He knows the key to election is independent voters, who are leaning strongly *away* from the GOP. The Ryan PAC has spent $1.5 million on ads attacking Randy for a record of arrests (driving w... more »
Hurricane Florence Hero Volunteer Rescues 6 Dogs Abandoned In Locked Cage
Hero volunteers have rescued six dogs found abandoned in a locked cage in North Carolina, where they nearly drowned in the Hurricane Florence's fast-rising flood waters. Video of the heroic rescue has gone viral and shows the dogs barking and standing on their hind legs, desperate for someone to let them out of the cage. The dogs were rescued from a property in Leland, North Carolina where their owners left them as they fled Hurricane Florence, without thinking of how the animals would fare in the violent storm. 'Rescued six dogs in Leland, NC, after the owner LEFT THEM locked in... more »
Tidal Lagoon Left High & Dry In CVA
By Paul Homewood This is from The Times today: As I pointed out previously, Shorrock won’t be the ones who loses out. As Private Eye has reported this week, Shorrock paid just £70 for 25% of the project. Meanwhile he has raked in millions in “service fees”. The rest of the […]
BREAKING: Flood Waters Breach Power Plant Dam, Toxic Waste May Be Spilling into Cape Fear River
[image: coal] On Friday, floodwaters breached the dam at a retired coal power plant in North Carolina with reports toxic ash, containing mercury and arsenic leaking into river. The post BREAKING: Flood Waters Breach Power Plant Dam, Toxic Waste May Be Spilling into Cape Fear River appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Trooper Snaps, Smashes Man’s Face In, Lies About It—Gets Named ‘Officer of the Year’
[image: trooper] Instead of being immediate fired and charged with assault for attacking a defenseless man, a state trooper was given the department's highest honor. The post WATCH: Trooper Snaps, Smashes Man’s Face In, Lies About It—Gets Named ‘Officer of the Year’ appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
The Catholic clergy child sex abuse scandal: told you so!
I've written extensively about this crisis, in an explanation of how it affected my life, in comments on the most recent developments, and other articles. I've been taken to task (sometimes with great anger and/or distress) by some Catholics who believe I was (and still am) a traitor to my faith and to the Catholic Church for not "staying the course" and working to solve the problem from within. My answer has always been to point them to the two questions I had to ask myself at the time. Since I could not answer either of them in the affirmative, it was obvious that I could not r... more »
How do you get Catastrophic Fires? Prevent Smaller Fires from Happening
Climate Change has nothing to do with the recent catastrophic forest fires. Irresponsible forest management has everything to do with them. (Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment Advertisements
Dr. Willie Soon on Real News With David Knight
https://www.real.video/5837703888001 Dr. “Willie” Soon joins to explain what is going on with the government’s solar observatories and how the threat of a Carrington Event coronal mass ejection is being ignored while resources are being directed to man made climate change. (Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe and Comment
Coffee and Liver: Is Coffee Good for Your Liver?
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/06/12/amp/coffee-good-for-liver.aspx Advertisements
History of X Ray.
http://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/imaging/backstory?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hms-twitter-general Sadly the name of Tesla is never mentioned who invented X Ray before Roentgen.
Yale psychiatrist says Trump is getting worse: ‘I suspect he is unable to tolerate reality’
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/09/yale-psychiatrist-says-trump-getting-worse-suspect-unable-tolerate-reality/amp/
Researchers Block Cocaine Craving and Addiction With a Special Skin Graft
https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2018/09/21/researchers-block-cocaine-craving-and-addiction-with-a-special-skin-graft.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_blog&utm_campaign=20180921_researchers-block-cocaine-craving-and-addiction-with-a-special-skin-graft
Tuberculous Peritonitis.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1713168
Young Children’s Oral Bacteria May Predict Obesity
https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2018/09/21/young-childrens-oral-bacteria-may-predict-obesity.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_blog&utm_campaign=20180921_young-childrens-oral-bacteria-may-predict-obesity
Leaked Emails Mention Aspartame Causing Holes in the Brain
https://realfarmacy.com/aspartame-email/
Japanese Researchers Create Immature Human Eggs From Stem Cells.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/20/649552734/scientists-create-immature-human-eggs-from-stem-cells
Forging Islamic science.
https://aeon.co/amp/essays/why-fake-miniatures-depicting-islamic-science-are-everywhere
New York Times: Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein Wanted To Wear A Wire In A Plot To Remove President Trump
Two weeks into his job as deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein was confronted with a crisis: the president’s firing of James B. Comey as F.B.I. director.CreditCreditT.J. Kirkpatrick for The New York Times *New York Times*: *Rosenstein Suggested He Secretly Record Trump and Discussed 25th Amendment* WASHINGTON — The deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, suggested last year that he secretly record President Trump in the White House to expose the chaos consuming the administration, and he discussed recruiting cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Mr. Trump... more »
BUT THEN THE LIBS WILL BE UN-OWNED!
Nate Silver says: If I were McConnell I'd use every trick at my disposal to get Kavanaugh to withdraw and Barrett or Kethledge nominated in his place before its too late. https://t.co/pjS0QLtuCx — Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) September 21, 2018 Silver is responding to this analysis by Hot Air's Allahpundit: *Does McConnell Still Want This Nomination To Proceed?* ... McConnell is a bottom-line guy.... in the end, it matters less to him which conservative gets to fill a SCOTUS vacancy than that *some* conservative does. He preferred Raymond Kethledge or Tom Hardiman.... McConnell i... more »
First U.S. Airport “Biometric Terminal” Set For Rollout This Year
By Nicholas West Biometric identification at U.S. airports has quietly been rolling out at various locations around the world. In some cases, it has been... more »
A New Strategy to Tackle America's Spending
*Jonathan Bydlak* *economy, Americas* [image: U.S. National Economic Director Gary Cohn (L) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin react to questions while unveiling the Trump administration's tax reform proposal in the White House briefing room in Washington, U.S, April 26, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barri] It's time to change the narrative. A friend recently recounted a story that’s as instructive as it is alarming. He told me about a conversation with a mutual friend—an older, conservative lady, well-versed in the dollars and cents of the nation’s finances, who let slip that she was... more »
Russia’s Misinformation Machine Paves the Way for the Idlib Offensive
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Eurasia* [image: A 3D-printed Twitter logo displayed in front of Russian flag is seen in this illustration picture, October 27, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration] Russian information warriors want to "soften" and mold international opinion in advance of a Syrian government offensive. Late in August 2018, Russian and Syrian media outlets reported claims by Russian defense ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov that “English-speaking specialists” had allied with rebels in Syria to stage a false chemical attack on the town of Kafr Zayta. Supp... more »
SC Congressman Makes Sexual Assault Joke About Kavanaugh Controversy
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman's off-color remark at a campaign event in which he made a joke involving the Supreme Court nomination battle in Washington has drawn fire.
Walk Into My Parlor: Greek Spiders Spin Giant Web Over Shore
The sticky white lines extend for a few hundred meters (yards) along the shoreline of Aitoliko, built on an artificial island in a salt lagoon.
Singer Elton John and Partner Win Libel Judgment
Singer Elton John and partner David Furnish have accepted an apology and undisclosed libel damages over a newspaper report that their dog severely injured a child while on a play date.
Hargitay Hails Impact of ‘SVU’ as It Marks 20 Seasons
Mariska Hargitay thinks "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" has played a huge role in educating people on sexual violence.
Did Ann Coulter Tweet That ‘Men Have No Choice But to Rape …’?
A controversial tweet by Ann Coulter is a few years old and was issued in response to another tweet.
Dam Breach at Duke Plant; Coal Ash Could Spill
Coal ash contains arsenic, mercury and other toxic metals.
Devin Nunes Discusses Declassification Directive – POTUS Reverses Course…
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes appears on Fox News this morning to discuss the ongoing battle between the corrupt elements within the DOJ and FBI who are working feverishly to hide information from the public. This interview happens shortly … Continue reading →
Has Russia Given Up On The West?
*Patrick Buchanan*: *Has Russia Given Up on the West?* By the end of his second term, President Ronald Reagan, who had called the Soviet Union an “evil empire,” was strolling through Red Square with Russians slapping him on the back. Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive. And how have we husbanded the fruits of our Cold War triumph? This month, China’s leader-for-life Xi Jinping stood beside Vladimir Putin as 3,000 Chinese troops maneuvered with 300,000 Russians, 1,000 planes and 900 tanks in Moscow’s largest military exercise in 40 years. An uncoded message to the West from the E... more »
New Unemployment Claims Headed for 50-year Lows
[image: new-unemployment-claims-headed-for-50-year-lows] The jobless claims report from the Department of Labor (DOL) for the week ending September 15 came out on Thursday, showing unemployment to be at its lowest since 1969.
Hungary Resists EU Assault on Sovereignty, Christian Civilization
[image: hungary-resists-eu-assault-on-sovereignty-christian-civilization] The Hungarian government says it is defending its people and European values from the EU's assault.
New research says worry and anxiety are linked to high IQ
If you’re like me, you think a little too much. Your thoughts and ideas swirl around so much in your mind that it can be hard to get much done, and it results in anxiety. Watch the groundbreaking video-series, “Depression & Anxiety Secrets” FREE online 24th Sept – 1st Oct Relax. According to a new study, […] The post New research says worry and anxiety are linked to high IQ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Track and boost this, it’s like karate for your heart
Exercise has been a game-changer for me since I first started with it in 1968. My consistent commitment to exercise the last 50 years has improved my health to a level that would not have been possible through diet alone. Integrating some kind of exercise program into your life is the only way to be […] The post Track and boost this, it’s like karate for your heart appeared first on Health Nut News.
Venezuela's Passport Office Is Breaking Down
*The Independent:* *'I'm stuck here': The desperate search for a passport in Venezuela* UN says 2.3 million people have left the country since 2015, but those without a passport are unable to escape After a year struggling to make ends meet under Venezuela’s crushing hyperinflation, Jennyfer and her boyfriend decided to flee the country. Everything was ready, except a small but important detail: Jennyfer’s passport. It is now five months since Jennyfer Avero applied for her travel document. But, until today, the 23-year-old craftswoman from Caracas hasn’t anything about the state... more »
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Free Download: Dante Alighieri, “The Divine Comedy”
*Free Download: **Dante Alighieri, “The Divine Comedy”* “The Divine Comedy (Italian: Divina Commedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between c. 1308 and his death in 1321. It is widely considered the pre-eminent work of Italian literature, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. The poem's imaginative and allegorical vision of the afterlife is representative of the medieval world-view as it had developed in the Western Church by the 14th century. It helped establish the Tuscan dialect, in which it is written, as the standardized Italian language. I... more »
No Charges for Dad Who Shot 2 Cops to Protect His Daughter from Unlawful Raid on His Home
[image: daughter] The police chief admitted that his officers had the wrong house and that the homeowner was justified in protecting his daughter from the intruders. The post No Charges for Dad Who Shot 2 Cops to Protect His Daughter from Unlawful Raid on His Home appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
"Pope Apologizes For Catholic Church’s Carbon Emissions From Burning Heretics At Stake"
*"Pope Apologizes For Catholic Church’s Carbon * *Emissions From Burning Heretics At Stake"* by the Babylon Bee VATICAN CITY- "The Pope has apologized for the Catholic Church’s past acitivites burning heretics at the stake centuries ago, admitting that the practice was a carbon-emission-heavy activity that did not reflect good stewardship of the earth. “It’s clear now that the Catholic Church made missteps centuries ago, by not finding a carbon-neutral way to dispose of heretics,” he said in a special address. “I am filled with regret when I think of the large carbon footprint left... more »
"The Truth Is..."
"The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." - M. Scott Peck
"This Bull Market Is Running Out of Time"
*"This Bull Market Is Running Out of Time"* - Bill Bonner "And it’s time, time, time And it’s time, time, time That you love. And it’s time, time, time. – “Time,” Tom Waits * YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "Yes, it’s time that you always run out of. You wish you’d spent more time with your children and grandchildren. You wish you’d saved more for your retirement. You wish you’d invested in stocks 30 years ago. You wish you’d taken the time to learn to play piano or speak French. But you’re out of time… *Dow Theory: *Our old friend Richard Russell was a devotee of Dow Theory. The theory consi... more »
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