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Princeton Professor’s Book on Freed, Enslaved Blacks Wins Award
Princeton University’s Tera Hunter has won two prizes for her 2017 book on marriage among freed and enslaved Blacks in the 1800’s, according to the Princeton University website. Hunter, an Edwards Professor of American History and a professor of history and Africa- American studies, won the Joan Kelly Memorial Prize, given for women’s history and/or […]
World News Briefs -- October 22, 2018
*Reuters:** 'The world is watching', Kushner tells Saudi crown prince on Khashoggi* White House adviser Jared Kushner said on Monday he had urged Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to be transparent about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, and told him “the world is watching” Riyadh’s account of the journalist’s disappearance. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, disappeared three weeks ago after he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to obtain documents for his upcoming marriage. *Read more *.... *MIDD... more »
Saudi Arabia is a repressive regime – and so are a lot of US allies
Jeffrey Fields, Associate Professor of the Practice of International Relations, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Critics say Trump's defense of Saudi Arabia in the Khashoggi affair betrays American values. But many presidents have cozied up to dictators, ignoring human rights abuses to serve US interests.
Two Native American geneticists interpret Elizabeth Warren's DNA test
Matthew Anderson, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, The Ohio State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Why is Elizabeth Warren's DNA test so controversial with Native American groups? Two Indigenous geneticists explain the history and science behind the debate.
‘This is Deeply Disturbing’: Police Find Dozens of Infant Corpses Hidden Inside Detroit Funeral Homes
[image: funeral] Acting on an anonymous tip, police in Detroit made a shocking discovery of dozens of infant corpses hidden inside multiple funeral homes. The post ‘This is Deeply Disturbing’: Police Find Dozens of Infant Corpses Hidden Inside Detroit Funeral Homes appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
FDA Decision to Approve Gardasil Vaccine for Adults Will Likely Increase Cervical Cancer Rates
The HPV vaccine was just approved for adults, despite Merck’s concerning research data. The FDA made its determination in the face of substantial evidence of the dangers of the HPV vaccine and the existence of safer alternatives. For women who have already been exposed to certain strains of the HPV virus, vaccination can actually increase the risk of precancerous lesions by 44.6%. That’s right: if you are already infected with HPV, getting vaccinated could increase your risk of getting cancer. To put this in perspective, 79 million Americans are thought to be infected with HPV, and... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Oltremare”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Oltremare” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8MzHqkNBwo
"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
"The Motive..."
"All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves." - Blaise Pascal
2018 Update: Best Climate Model INMCM5
Originally posted on Science Matters: A previous analysis Temperatures According to Climate Models showed that only one of 42 CMIP5 models was close to hindcasting past temperature fluctuations. That model was INMCM4, which also projected an unalarming 1.4C warming to the end of the century, in contrast to the other models programmed for future warming…
Has America Become a Dictatorship Disguised as a Democracy?
By John W. Whitehead “The poor and the underclass are growing. Racial justice and human rights are nonexistent. They have created a repressive society and... more »
Free Download: Nevil Shute, “On The Beach”
*“On The Beach”* by Nevil Shute “Nevil Shute’s 1959 novel “On the Beach” is set in what was then the near future (1963, approximately a year following World War III). The conflict has devastated the northern hemisphere, polluting the atmosphere with nuclear fallout and killing all animal life. While the nuclear bombs were confined to the northern hemisphere, global air currents are slowly carrying the fallout to the southern hemisphere. The only part of the planet still habitable is the far south of the globe, specifically Australia and New Zealand, South Africa, and the southern ... more »
This Picture Could Be the Future for Navy Aircraft Carriers
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Could it happen? Only time will tell whether the pricy CMV-22B brings about the revolution in logistics the Navy is hoping for. For over fifty years, the Navy has operated C-2A Greyhound cargo haulers with twin turboprop engines to ferry personnel, supplies, mail and spare parts to its massive aircraft carriers at sea—a mission known as Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD). The Greyhound, which is derived from the Navy's E-2 Hawkeye radar planes, can haul up to five tons of cargo or 26 passengers while still managing to land and takeoff from the three-... more »
The Air Force's Most Deadly Bomber Is Getting Ready to Wage Nuclear War
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Air Force’s B-2 Stealth bomber has test-dropped an upgraded, multi-function B61-12 nuclear bomb which improves accuracy, integrates various attack options into a single bomb and changes the strategic landscape with regard to nuclear weapons mission possibilities. *The Air Force currently operates 20 B-2 bombers, with the majority of them based at Whiteman AFB in Missouri. The B-2 can reach altitudes of 50,000 feet and carry 40,000 pounds of payload, including both conventional and nuclear weapons.* The Air Force’s B-2 Stealth bomber has test-droppe... more »
The Navy Needs Diesel Submarines. Here's Why It Matters.
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* An allied sub squadron wouldn’t need SSNs with breakneck speed and unlimited underwater endurance to defend a static island perimeter. *So there you have diplomatic, strategic, budgetary, operational, and tactical reasons for acquiring diesel submarines to augment the existing nuclear fleet. Let’s get to it.* Among the more-than-ample reasons for acquiring a flotilla of diesel-electric submarines for the U.S. Navy: SSKs could help deter war by demonstrating American resiliency should war come in the Western Pacific. Deterrence comes from capabilit... more »
Michael Mann: We're Already On Our Way to "Blowing Past" 1.5 Degrees Global Warming
*Atmospheric CO2 is currently well above 400 ppm (horizontal dotted line; right scale). This chart, going back to the Cambrian Period, shows how unusual the current situation is. The last time CO2 was greater than 400 ppm was when the Indian subcontinent slammed into Asia from the south (note the rise and fall in CO2 around 50 million years ago). What we're doing to the atmosphere in two years took tens of million years last time. The dark red path on the far right, labeled "RCP8.5," is the path we're on today, thanks to billionaire control of our political system. (Chart from "Past... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 22, 2018
*Reuters: **Russia pledges to act to "restore" military balance if U.S. quits nuclear arms pact* * Trump threatens to pull U.S. out of landmark arms pact * Accuses Russia of violating 1987 INF treaty * Kremlin says U.S. is the one breaching it * Pledges to restore balance of military power if necessary * Germany, other European powers, express concern MOSCOW, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday it would be forced to respond in kind to restore the military balance with the United States if President Donald Trump carried through on a threat to quit a landmark nuclear arms treaty... more »
5 Reasons to Worry About Soaring Federal Debt
By Chris Edwards The US Treasury reports that the federal budget deficit was $779 billion in fiscal 2018. The deficit is caused by spending in excess of... more »
"Write Your Worries In The Sand..."
"I walked slowly out on the beach. A few yards below high-water mark I stopped and read the words again: WRITE YOUR WORRIES ON THE SAND. I let the paper blow away, reached down and picked up a fragment of shell. Kneeling there under the vault of the sky, I wrote several words, one above the other. Then I walked away, and I did not look back. I had written my troubles on the sand. The tide was coming in." - Arthur Gordon
Tens of former rebels settle legal cases with Syrian gov’t in Quneitra after military draft decree
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – Tens of former rebels have settled their legal cases with the Syrian government in the Al-Quneitra Governorate, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Monday. Citing the head of the local reconciliation committee in Quneitra, SANA reported that the former rebels handed over their heavy weapons in order to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Iranian officials to meet with Turkish counterpart to discuss Idlib buffer zone
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Russian and Iranian officials are scheduled to meet with their Turkish counterpart in Moscow on October 23rd, the TASS News Agency reported this afternoon. “Such a meeting is planned,” a Russian official told TASS. According to the TASS News Agency, the meeting will be held in Moscow between the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel accuses Hezbollah of setting up military border-post under guise of NGO
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have accused Hezbollah of setting up a military post in southern Lebanon under the guise of an environmental NGO. Citing a senior military officer from the IDF, the AFP reported that Hezbollah established the military post near the Lebanese border-town of Adaysseh, which overlooks the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey gives jihadist rebels last warning to leave Idlib buffer zone – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Turkish military has given the jihadist rebels inside the Idlib buffer zone one last warning to leave the designated demilitarized area, Syria’s Al-Watan newspaper reported this morning. Citing a source from the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front, Al-Watan reported that Ankara has repeatedly sent warnings to the jihadist groups about […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Germany cancels arms deal with Saudi Arabia, urges EU states to do the same
Germany has called on other EU countries to follow it example in halting arms exports to Saudi Arabia following the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. “The government is in agreement that we will not approve further arms exports for the moment because we want to know what happened”, German […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu says West Bank village will be evacuated despite ICC warnings of potential war crimes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the West Bank village of Khan al-Ahmar located east of Jerusalem will be evacuated. “It’s a short ruling, that’s our policy and it will be done. Not intended for postponing this, but for a short, defined period of time,” he stated. Earlier, Israeli media distributed a statement from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
HTS cracks down on ISIS sleeper cells inside Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham continued their security operations across the Idlib Governorate on Monday, targeting several areas believed to have an Islamic State (ISIS) presence. HTS reportedly uncovered a new Islamic State sleeper cell, today, while combing through the large town of Saraqib in the northeastern countryside of Idlib. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian warships to begin large-scale naval drills in northern Atlantic
A group of warships of the Russian Baltic Fleet comprising the corvettes Soobrazitelny and Stoiky, the medium sea tanker Kola and the sea tug Konetsky have set off for a long-distance voyage in the North Atlantic, Fleet spokesman Roman Martov said on Monday. “A group of warships of the Baltic Fleet has left the Fleet’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New surveillance footage shows Saudi operative dressed in Khashoggi’s clothes after disappearance: CNN
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M. – New surveillance footage obtained by CNN on Monday showed one of the members of the 15-man Saudi operative team dressed in journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s clothes after his disappearance. Citing information from a senior Turkish official, the CNN report said that local law enforcement was able to obtain surveillance footage showing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed forces send large number of reinforcements to important oil field in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) sent a large number of reinforcements to the eastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate this morning, a source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Syrian Democratic Forces sent reinforcements to the strategic Konoko Oil Field, which is located along the eastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US not ready for cooperation in Syria: Lavrov
The United States is not ready yet for full-fledged cooperation on Syria with Russia to eliminate the remaining terrorists and ensure refugees’ return, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. “Concerning our cooperation with the US on other issues, particularly, regional affairs – Syria, the Korean Peninsula and the situation around the Iran nuclear […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Will Clinton Run in 2020?
[image: will-clinton-run-in-2020] Some Democrats are worried that Hillary Clinton will harm the party’s chances of taking back the House in November. But another possibility could be equally worrisome: She wants another shot at The Donald in 2020.
Parents Lose One More Right in California as the State Limits Kid’s Menu Drinks to Water or Milk
Yes, the rumors are true.
Light – Part 3/3
Finding light within does not necessarily mean you then have a peachy, cushy, challenge free life. Look at the lives of Saints. Or the lives of masters.
Gregory Mannarino, "Pre-Market Report 10/22/18: US Stock Market Tries To Follow China's Lead And Fails"
Gregory Mannarino, "Pre-Market Report 10/22/18: US Stock Market Tries To Follow China's Lead And Fails" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK7LqVISKDk - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/dow/
"Lost in Translation"
*"Lost in Translation"* by James Howard Kunstler "Saturdays, when fewer eyeballs see the paper, The New York Times likes to publish its most extreme ventures into social unreality. Last week’s prank was the story at the top of page one that declared: #WontBeErased: Transgender People and Allies Mobilize Against Trump Administration Proposal. (The accompanying photo featured a rainbow flag, of course, denoting that there was a pot-of-gold awaiting true believers.) This was a response to a Trump administration policy memo calling for “strict definition of gender based on a person’s g... more »
Oil Minister Reverses Transfer Of 9 Companies To National Oil Company He Will Head
Outgoing Oil Minister Jabar al-Luabi cancelledhis order from October 18 to transfer nine state owned oil and service companies to the new Iraq National Oil Company that he now heads. The move raised the ire of Prime Minister Designate Adel Abdul Mahdi who issued a statement on his Facebook page that Prime Minister Haidar Abadi and President Barham Salah had to stop any unconstitutional and illegal appointments and orders as the Abadi government came to an end. An Iraqi official told Iraq Oil Report this was aimed at Luabi. He then reversed his order. The Iraq National Oil Company... more »
"Three Words..."
"In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on." - Robert Frost
This Day In Iraqi History - Oct 22
1965 Gen Nasser said he supported Iraqi govt against Mustafa Barzani’s Kurdish rebellion 1980 Iraqi forces surrounded and began siege of Abadan Iran 1981 UN backed Islamic Conference Organization’s attempt to end Iran-Iraq War 1983 Iranian Op Wa al-Farj 4 reached Penjwin Kurdistan Iraqi counterattack pushed Iranians back (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War*... more »
Fake News, Politics and Protest
Who made the useful idiots on the left? Mark Windows and Piers Corbyn on the globalist takeover of protests
Les céréales, lait et viande, filières les plus menacées par l'ALECA, selon le FTDES
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 Les céréales, le lait et la viande sont les trois premières filières qui seront directement touchées et menacées par une ouverture totale prévue par l'Accord de libre-échange complet et approfondi (ALECA) entre l'UE et la Tunisie.
Vers un accord de libre échange entre le Maroc et l'Amérique centrale
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 Les pays d'Amérique centrale envisagent de nouer un partenariat commercial et économique durable avec le Royaume du Maroc.
Refusons l'accord commercial avec le Japon (Jefta)
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 Climaticide, écocide et dérégulateur : la bataille contre le Jefta ne fait que commencer, explique ce collectif de députés européens
Brexit/Maroc: Un ALE en préparation
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 En préparation de la nouvelle zone de libre-échange entre le Maroc et le Royaume-Uni post-Brexit, la Britcham vient d'adopter un plan d'action 2018-2021 visant à baliser le terrain pour créer l'environnement adéquat à de nouveaux accords bilatéraux.
L'accord UE-Singapour clôt un sommet Europe-Asie sous le sceau du libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 L'Union européenne a signé vendredi avec Singapour un accord de libre-échange qu'elle a négocié pendant huit ans
Proponent of Alberta Carbon Tax Misleads the Public
One of the problems with a carbon tax is that it hits poorer households particularly hard. By raising the prices… The post Proponent of Alberta Carbon Tax Misleads the Public appeared first on IER.
Udderly ridiculous: Adventures in bovine boudoir
1. Cannabis is still legal “And the story is still news,” writes Stephen Kimber: Sorry, it will be for more time than you might like. It’s what happens when you become one of the first countries in the world to admit it’s OK to smoke pot. Just sit back, relax and… Click here to read […]
Norwegian Hero Roenneberg Who Blew Up Nazi Plant Dies at 99
In 1943, Joachim Roenneberg headed the four-man team that blew up a plant producing heavy water, which Nazi Germany could have used to produce nuclear weapons.
Mega Millions Players Would Spend $1.6B on Bills, Charity
From San Diego to New York, people are dreaming of how they would spend the money should they beat the astronomical odds of winning.
‘Extremely Dangerous’ Hurricane Willa Aims for Mexico’s West
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that Willa could "produce life-threatening storm surge, wind and rainfall over portions of southwestern and west-central Mexico."
In Khashoggi Case: Saudi Calls, ‘Body Double’ After Killing
The state-run broadcaster TRT later also reported that a man who entered the consulate building was seen leaving the building in Khashoggi's clothes.
Trump Says He’s Reducing Central American Aid over Migrants
Despite Mexican efforts to stop them at the Guatemala-Mexico border, about 5,000 Central American migrants resumed their advance toward the U.S. border in southern Mexico.
Yeah, families can be unreasonable like that . . .
Courtesy of prolific correspondent Snoggeramus, we learn of a funeral with a sequel. A Ugandan civil servant instructed his wife to bury him with a cash amount of Sh 6 million *[Uganda shillings - equivalent to about US $1,600 at present exchange rates]*. The money was meant to appease God for the deceased’s earthly sins. * . . .* Even though the exact sin was not stated, he asked his brother and sister to ensure that his wife does as he instructed. Uganda’s Daily Monitor news portal reports that he died after a protracted illness and was buried in his ancestral home in the north... more »
Study: Swiss glaciers mostly melted before industrialization began
Hundreds of papers are being published that show that the "anthropogenic climate change" paradigm is incorrect, at least in its strong forms. But I think that the following paper is rather cute because it's so careful and it discusses one of the most obvious symptoms of "global warming" – the melting glaciers. Six days ago, Michael Sigl and 5 co-authors finally published the paper 19th century glacier retreat in the Alps preceded the emergence of industrial black carbon deposition on high-alpine glaciers (PDF) in The Cryosphere, a peer-reviewed journal about the frozen things on ... more »
Police Defend Horrific Video of Cops Holding Down 14yo Girl and Repeatedly Punching Her
[image: girl] Florida police are getting some unwanted attention after one of their officers was filmed punching a 14-year-old girl while grabbing her shorts. The post Police Defend Horrific Video of Cops Holding Down 14yo Girl and Repeatedly Punching Her appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
During Weekend, Brazilians Rally For and Against Presidential Candidates
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With less than a week before the second round of elections in Brazil thousands of Brazilians took to the streets over the weekend to protest or support one of the two presidential candidates. On Saturday demonstrators gathered in several cities throughout Brazil calling for […]
Theresa May’s soft Brexit plan continues to fail, as EU now pushing for UK to leave (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 138. The post Theresa May’s soft Brexit plan continues to fail, as EU now pushing for UK to leave (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Saudi Crown Prince Spoke To Khashoggi By Phone Moments Before He Was Killed: Report
The shifting Saudi narrative of the killing has been met with scepticism and condemnation from the international community. The post Saudi Crown Prince Spoke To Khashoggi By Phone Moments Before He Was Killed: Report appeared first on The Duran.
The Biggest Winners In The Mediterranean Energy War
Energy companies are flocking to the Mediterranean after oil and gas discoveries in the territorial waters of Israel, Cyprus, and Egypt. The post The Biggest Winners In The Mediterranean Energy War appeared first on The Duran.
The United States Of Empire: “We’re Getting Close To The End Now”
There comes a time when hard choices must be made…when it is no longer possible to remain aloof or amused, because the barbarians have arrived at the gate. The post The United States Of Empire: “We’re Getting Close To The End Now” appeared first on The Duran.
Peak Voting Hysteria
***** Annual Fundraiser! Please help me to keep this place going if you can afford to do so. Sardonicky receives many hundreds of visitors every day, so if each reader gave a one-time donation of even $5 or $10, it would really help me to keep doing this for hopefully another sevenyears. For those of you who don't want to use the PayPal donation button, please email me at kmgarcia2000@yahoo.com to get my physical address to mail your check. Thank you!***** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you're getting too enthused about Halloween, the World Series, or any other of life's... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Sibel Edmonds Investigating Khashoggi Affair "Old Trees Cause Forest Fires" ...which the bastards themselves have withstood for thousands of years. FBI Acknowledges Using Multiple Informants in Investigation of [Carter Page] Mexican Town Practically Eliminated Crime by Throwing Out Politicians and the Police Sperm Counts Continue to Fall How An Amateur Rap Crew Stole Surveillance Tech That Tracks Almost Every American A French swimmer is racing to become the first person to swim across the Pacific. Here's what his days in the water are like. More Peace Dividends As M... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Thom Hartmann writes about the billionaire-funded push toward outright fascism in the U.S. as a response to the growth of the middle class in the 20th century: (U)nregulated markets—particularly markets not regulated by significant taxation on predatory incomes—invariably lead to the opposite of a healthy middle class: they produce extremes of inequality, which are as dangerous to democracy as cancer is to a living being. With so-called “unregulated free markets,” the rich become super-rich, while grinding poverty spreads among working p... more »
Should Your Child Take a Multivitamin?
We are often asked by parents whether their child should be on a multivitamin. Our children take a multivitamin, why shouldn’t yours? Ten thousand years ago vitamins were not necessary. The soil, water and air were pure. Mother’s milk was of the best quality leading up to the next phase of children’s food, pure hunter-gatherer. […] The post Should Your Child Take a Multivitamin? appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
The Saudis Keep Changing Their Story on the Murder of Khashoggi. What Should We Do?
[image: undefined] The Saudi version of the disappearance and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi seems to change every day or so. The latest is the Saudi government claim that the opposition journalist was killed in a “botched interrogation” at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Or was it a fist-fight? What is laughable is that the Saudi king has placed Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, a prime suspect, in charge of the investigation of Khashoggi’s murder! Though the official story keeps changing, what is unlikely to change is Washington’s continued relationship with Saudi Arabia. ... more »
Conflicts are the lifeblood of the intellectual world
Randall Collins, in his book *The Sociology of Philosophies: A Global Theory of Intellectual Change*, notes that creativity is not a trait of groups; it is mostly the outcome of an individual working alone, usually for several hours of the day. However, the philosophers who do original work are mostly unable to effectively propagate their own ideas. Their work becomes known to the world through the mouth and pen of the network of several lesser known philosophers (supporters as well as rivals). This means that to be influential, a philosopher needs not only a group of intellectual ... more »
Facebook’s Role in the Genocide in Myanmar: New Reporting Complicates the Narrative
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, 2017 (Source: Wikimedia/Voice of America) Members of the Myanmar military have systematically used Facebook as a tool in the government’s campaign of ethnic cleansing against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority, according to an incredible piece of reporting by the New York Times on Oct. 15. The Times writes that the military harnessed Facebook over a period of years to disseminate hate propaganda, false news and inflammatory posts. The story adds to the horrors known about the ongoing violence in Myanmar, but it also should complicate the ongoing de... more »
Graduate student in China stripped of PhD after investigation that led to a dozen retractions
On Friday we reported on the case of a group of researchers in China who have retracted at least 11 papers for various kinds of misconduct. Here’s a bit more on that story, courtesy of our commenters. First, it turns out that the retraction total is at least 12. But more significant is that the … Continue reading Graduate student in China stripped of PhD after investigation that led to a dozen retractions
Hard Left Push for “No Ban. No Walls. No Borders At All”
[image: bill-jasper-christian-gomez-hard-left-push-no-border] VIDEO - *The New American’s* Christian Gomez interviews Senior Editor William F. Jasper about the radical Left’s agenda to change immigration to migration and to abolish the nation’s borders.
Jobless Claims Fall Again; Impact on Midterms?
[image: jobless-claims-fall-again-impact-on-midterms] Especially considering the low unemployment rates, momentum is shifting toward Republicans in the midterms, but Independents will determine the outcome.
What the UAE’s detention of a UK graduate student means for Middle East studies
I feel like I should say something about the disappearance—and likely assassination—of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi. This tragedy was enabled by America’s permissive stance towards Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US support for other horrific Saudi policies (like its bombing of Yemen). I’ve expressed concern on Twitter and in personal conversations, and have […]
Dramatic Steps in Singapore To Prevent U.S.-China Military Conflict
[image: Singapore's Minister for Defence Dr Ng meeting US Secretary of Defense James Mattis prior to the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus on 20 October 2018. (Singapore Ministry for Defence)] U.S., Chinese and Russian Defense Ministers were part of the "ASEAN Plus" forum in Singapore this week, where dramatic steps were taken to prevent any U.S.-China conflict in the South China Sea. After years of intense efforts by the Bush and Obama Administrations to provoke a military showdown with China over sovereignty issues in the South China Sea, Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen ... more »
"Fukushima Update 2018 (It's All Dead!)"
Watchman Review, "Fukushima Update 2018 (It's All Dead!)" "We don't hear much about Fukushima, do we? There is good reason for the media to ignore it. Join me as we look at the Fukushima nuclear disaster...then to now. The truth needs told, and it's scarier than you can imagine." - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-P3qnlB10 ○ No, of course you'll never hear anything about this on the "Main Stream" propaganda "news" sources, but you'll find this update every Saturday right here. *NOT *a labor of love; pure and total horror if you do really understand it... "Fukushima Update 10/20/18:... more »
A Dying Race Couldn’t Influence The Defense Of Western Civilization
On October 10, 2018, French Polynesia filed a lawsuit against France in the International Criminal Court, accusing that government of crimes against humanity. A successful verdict in this case could give hope to many others who have been victimized by the nuclear powers' military exercises. The post A Dying Race Couldn’t Influence The Defense Of Western Civilization appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The Myth of Irrelevance
Andray Domise writes in *The Globe and Mail*, "To Kill A Mockingbird Shouldn't Be Taught in 2018." It's an old argument. Some erstwhile critics claim that some works of literature become irrelevant. That's essentially the argument being made against *Mockingbird*: To be clear, To Kill a Mockingbird is a well-written book. As a teaching narrative on the reality of race, however, it is helplessly facile and ill-suited. It is a story told through the voice of a white child, Scout Finch, centred on the toils of her white father, Atticus Finch, and whose conflict rests on the judicial ... more »
2018 Update: Best Climate Model INMCM5
A previous analysis Temperatures According to Climate Models showed that only one of 42 CMIP5 models was close to hindcasting past temperature fluctuations. That model was INMCM4, which also projected an unalarming 1.4C warming to the end of the century, in contrast to the other models programmed for future warming five times the past. In […]
The Real 'Smart Bombs': The Air Force Wants 'Adjustable' Bombs to Fight Russia or China
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Air Force experts and researchers now argue that, when it comes to the prospect of major power warfare, the service will need higher-tech, more flexible and more powerful bombs to destroy well fortified Russian and Chinese facilities. The Air Force is moving quickly to engineer new bombs across a wide range of “adjustable” blast effects to include smaller, more targeted explosions as well as larger-impact 2,000-pound bomb attacks for a “high-end” fight. The principle concept informing the argument, according to Air Force weapons experts, is that variab... more »
On Anniversary of Cuba Blockade, History Repeats Itself as the U.S Imposes Naval Blockade on Russia
*Christopher Black* | The NATO leadership are in love with war. They worship war.
Russia Signals Renewed Arms Race
A Russian serviceman walks past Russian Iskander-M missile launchers before a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade at range in Moscow Thomson Reuters *Zero Hedge:* *Russia Signals Renewed Arms Race, Says Scrapping INF Would Force It To 'Restore Balance'* Now that President Trump has officially declared his intention to scrap the INF arms control treaty to remove constraints preventing the US from countering China's menacing military presence in the Western Pacific, as well as what many military officials see as an increasingly belligerent Russia, Russian officials have predictably... more »
U-2 Pilots Were Given A Special Diet So They Wouldn't Have To Poop
U-2 cockpit. Public Domain *Popular Mechanics*: *The CIA Gave U-2 Pilots a Special Diet So They Wouldn't Have To Poop* *The U-2 was no place for a Number Two.* The U-2 spy plane was famous for pushing pilot endurance to the limit. The slow, high-flying aircraft flew for up to nine hours at a time, with a single pilot guiding the plane, taking pictures of the ground below, and occasionally dodging surface-to-air missiles. Nine hours is a long time to be cooped up in a plane without a real bathroom—or to be stuck in a small space with the smell of your own fart. So the CIA actuall... more »
Russia Is Upgrading Its Military Installations In Kaliningrad
*CNN:* *New satellite images suggest military buildup in Russia's strategic Baltic enclave* New satellite imagery shared exclusively with CNN shows Russia appearing to upgrade four of its military installations in Kaliningrad, Russia's strategic outpost on NATO's doorstep. Kaliningrad -- Russian territory that's sandwiched between Poland and the Baltics but disconnected from the rest of Russia, known as an exclave -- has been a focal point in tensions between Russia and the West. Earlier this year, aerial images came to light that suggested the Russians had significantly moderni... more »
Doctors are wrong about this surgical intervention two-thirds of the time
You’ve probably heard that your appendix is a useless organ, an artifact from our ancient past when early humans had to digest tree bark and other fibrous materials. However, modern medical science has again proven your body does not contain superfluous organs that serve no useful function. RELATED STORY: Sprinkle it on beef, it’s a […] The post Doctors are wrong about this surgical intervention two-thirds of the time appeared first on Health Nut News.
5 warning signs of a mold illness
Do you have mold in your house? It could be damaging your health. Mold can be a silent and sneaky offender of all kinds of health problems. Yet, you may be worried when you see a little mold in your house. You may not think of it as the cause of odd symptoms. While many […] The post 5 warning signs of a mold illness appeared first on Health Nut News .
Fixation as a Constitutional Rhetoric
For the Symposium on Jonathan Gienapp, The Second Creation: Fixing the American Constitution in the Founding Era (Belknap Press, 2018). Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and writings frequently confirm but sometimes confound the central thesis of Jonathan Gienapp’s magisterial *The Second Creation*. Gienapp in that superb study of constitutional language and linguistics details how Americans during the years immediately before, during and immediately after they ratified the Constitution of the United States came to regard constitutions as texts with fixed meanings. Lincoln before assumin... more »
"The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Volatility"
*"The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Volatility"* by Generally Risk… “Don’t Panic” - Words Inscribed in Friendly Letters on the Fictional Cover of “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” “No regrets, Coyote, I’ll just get out up a-ways, You just picked up a hitcher, prisoner of the white lines on the freeway.” - Joni Mitchell "Nope; Don’t Panic. I’m not. Panicking that is. It was a difficult week, and it didn’t end particularly well for me. As prophesied in these pages, our equity indices did begin the sequence by recapturing some lost ground from the previous 5-day rout, but they couldn’t hold t...more »
TRUMP IS DEMONSTRATING HOW HE CAN WIN, NOT HELPING OTHER REPUBLICANS WIN
How should we interpret the NBC/*Wall Street Journal* poll that was released over the weekend? It seems clear that President Trump is doing a bad job of helping Republicans in 2018, but he's doing a much better job of helping himself, presumably with an eye toward 2020. His numbers are improving: Trump’s job rating among registered voters stands at 47 percent approve, 49 percent disapprove — up from 44 percent approve, 52 percent disapprove a month ago. That’s his highest rating as president in the NBC/WSJ poll. But they're not improving among likely voters: Among likely voters, h... more »
Russia's Mach 3 MiG-25 Foxbat: Built to Take Out a Supersonic Bomber That Never Was Built.
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The Soviet Union built over 1,000 Foxbats, some 80 to 90 percent of which served in the Soviet air forces in various roles. Had these planes not existed, the USSR would have had to look elsewhere for fighter, fighter-bomber, recon and interceptor roles. *However, the true inheritor of the Foxbat are the MiG-31 Foxhound, which continues, in Russian service, to perform its original patrol and interception missions, and the F-15 Eagle, which has played as dominant of a role since its development as any fighter in the history of flight. The F-15 was buil... more »
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*European Universities Growing in Popularity among Chinese Students, Says Host of Beijing International Schools' University Fair* Harrow Beijing, an affiliation of Harrow School London (est. 1572), successfully hosted the Beijing International Schools' University Fair this week. Welcoming over 100 universities from 14 countries, the event held a series of insightful workshops in support of prospective university students and discussions on trends within the higher education industry. Out of the universities in attendance, over 20 institutions were from continental Europe. The ... more »
'MOHAMMED WAS FROM PETRA, NOT MECCA'
"Petra was the place where Muḥammad lived and grew up and where he received the bulk of his revelation." Mecca is the centre of a cult created after Muhammad . 'The Prophet came from Jordan' Aangirfan: ISLAM, MUHAMMAD, SEX Aangirfan: MUHAMMAD WAS JEWISH Aangirfan: CHRISTIAN ISLAM VERSUS JEWISH ISLAM Aangirfan: THE HIJACKING OF ISLAM aangirfan: ISLAM: THE UNTOLD STORY
ERSKINE; MAR; CULROSS; GHOSTS; CROSS DRESSERS
*Culross in Fife, the site of the haunted Culross Palace.* Colonel The Honourable *John Erskine* (1662 – 1743), was a Scottish soldier and politician. There is a portrait of Colonel John Erskine in which he looks "a tad girly and seemed to be wearing a dress." Ghost hunter in search of cross-dressing *John Erskine.* "Turns out the soldier may have ditched his military uniform in favour of ballgowns later in life. "He loved dressing up and, although he was married four times, we don’t think he liked being married - to women anyway." Ghost hunter in search of cross-dressing .... more »
In Alaska, everyone's grappling with climate change
Nancy Fresco, SNAP Coordinator, Research Faculty, University of Alaska Fairbanks at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
For everyone from traditional hunters to the military, the National Park Service to the oil industry, climate change is the new reality in Alaska. Government, residents and businesses are all trying to adapt.
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*NASA Sees Climate Cooling Trend Thanks to Low Sun Activity* The climate alarmists just can’t catch a break. NASA is reporting that the sun is entering one of the deepest Solar Minima of the Space Age; and Earth’s atmosphere is responding in kind. So, start pumping out that CO2, everyone. We’re going to need all the greenhouse gases we can get. “We see a cooling trend,” said Martin Mlynczak of NASA’s Langley Research Center. “High above Earth’s surface, near the edge of space, our atmosphere is losing heat energy. If current trends continue, it could soon set a Space Age record fo... more »
The Earthquake in International Alliances
The event for the breakup that’s now occurring in international alliances, happened when Jamal Khashoggi went into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul Turkey and disappeared. The post The Earthquake in International Alliances appeared first on The Duran.
Rio’s Casa Firjan to Show Documentary Film ‘The Human Scale’
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Tuesday, October 23rd, Casa Firjan in Botafogo will be hosting a debate on the future of urban development in Rio de Janeiro, featuring a screening (in English) of the Danish documentary film, ‘The Human Scale,’ by director Andreas Dalsgaard. This evening is curated by […]
Brazil Rental Prices Stable in September After Nine Months of Increases
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to the latest FipeZap Residential Rental Index, which tracks residential rental listings in Brazil’s fifteen largest cities, rental prices in September 2018 remained stable (-0.01 percent) after nine months of marginal increases. Of the fifteen cities in the survey, nine registered price increases from […]
Khashoggi "Body Double"? Or not? Fiance Fabrication
*How to explain the fact that a man resembling Khashoggi was caught on CCTV after his alleged murder?* *While at the same time the Saudi's say "we don't know where the body is"??* *Claim a body double was used! Of course! * *This news originates with CNN....* *Below is the alleged body double of Khashoggi walking in Instanbul after we're all supposed to believe the real Khashoggi was killed* * "CCTV images have emerged showing a Saudi intelligence officer dressed in a fake beard and Jamal Khashoggi's clothes and glasses on the day the journalist disappeared"* *Is this really a "... more »
Hymns of praise
We attend the traditional service at our Lutheran church (NALC) in Upper Arlington, Ohio. There are two other types of services—one I call “happy clappy” which I’m guessing is mostly post-1960s songs and praise music without liturgy and the other “clangy bangy” with very loud guitars and drums, and we have two locations for one congregation. Right now we have a total of five services, but I can remember a time when we had 10, trying to suit all the tastes in worship style and preaching. Our traditional service at Lytham Road has a choir and the other two have praise bands with... more »
Nuclear Brinkmanship and the March Toward Nuclear War
Washington's accusations of violations of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty by Russian its subsequent withdrawal from the treaty are just another step in the world's march towards what appears to be an inevitable nuclear war. If we look back at a relatively little covered press briefing from March 1, 2018 by U.S. Department of State's spokesperson, Heather Nauert, we can get a sense of Washington's nuclear agenda in this exchange: *QUESTION: So you responded to the broadcast of an animation --* *MS NAUERT: Correct.* *QUESTION: -- which is, after all, a cartoo... more »
There's No Weakening Of The Anti-Red Wave
Janet Hook reported for the *Wall Street Journal* that "Voter interest in the midterm elections has surged to record highs within both parties... findings point to an energized electorate, buffeted by dynamics that bring great uncertainty to the outcome just two weeks away. Her paper's own polling shows Democrats up by 9 points. Even the Republican Party polling firm, Rasmussen, shows the Democrats up, albeit just by 1 point. But the RealClearPolitics average is Democrats up 7.7 points. And last week's most accurate poll, the SSRS poll for CNN, shows the Democrats up by 13 points ... more »
Has the U.S just Launched the Mother of all Arms Races?
*Andrei Akulov* | The arms race unleashed by the United States will not make it stronger.
Belgium allegedly picks F-35 over Eurofighter Typhoon
Brussels has picked the advanced US F-35 Lightning II fighter jet to replace Belgium’s aging fleet of F-16 jets, the Belgian newspaper DeMorgen cited several government sources as saying on Monday. “The decision has already been made in favor of the F-35,” the sources pointed out. Last month, US Ambassador to Belgium Ronald Gidwitz urged […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian forces recover Roman era artifacts stolen by Daesh in Palmyra
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Syrian security forces recovered a number of Roman era artifacts that were stolen by the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS) from the historical city of Palmyra in eastern Homs. According to a military report from the Homs province, the Syrian forces uncovered this large cache of artifacts while combing through […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran: One dead after storm strikes pilgrims trapped near Iraqi border (video)
At least one person died and 15 were injured by strong winds and torrential rain in the western border city of Mehran, where pilgrim caravans were headed to Karbala in Iraq, footage released by Iranian state TV showed on Monday. Winds of up to 75 kilometres per hour (46mph) grounded the pilgrims, whose emergency residence […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Deputy FM says army never used chemical weapons
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Faisal Mikdad stated on Monday that his government and army never used chemical weapons during this conflict. Furthermore, Dr. Mikdad said that Syria would not use chemical weapons, adding that Damascus is committed to maintaining within the guidelines of international law. Mikdad’s remarks came during […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
YPG kills 2 Turkish-backed rebels in new ambush
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) continued their campaign against the Turkish military and their rebel allies in the Afrin region of northwest Aleppo this past weekend.. According to the official media wing of the YPG, their fighters carried out a new ambush against the Turkish-backed rebels inside the Bilbile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel Execute Palestinian In Hebron, Settlers Scream Insults At The Dead
Damascus, Syria (11:40 A.M)- Israeli Occupation forces have executed a Palestinian man in the West Bank city of Hebron. A Palestinian man has been confirmed dead, after being fired upon by the Israeli Army. The shooting took place, close to the al-Ibrahimi Mosque, in Al-Khalil (Hebron). The Israeli Occupation army, have commented on the murder, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish, US troops to begin joint patrols in Manbij city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Turkish and U.S. Coalition forces in northeast Aleppo will begin their joint patrols inside the city of Manbij in the coming days, the head of the U.S. Central Command General Joseph Votel said on Sunday. According to General Votel, the training of soldiers participating in these joint patrols will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
King Abdullah II announces end to Israeli land lease of Ghumar and Baqura (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – Jordan notified Israel that it would not be extending its leases under a 1994 peace treaty, on two small areas of land in the border area between the two countries. The announcement was made by Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman on Sunday. “Our priority in these regional circumstances is to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS comes under heavy attack in east Deir Ezzor as US-backed forces make new push
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The so-called “Islamic State” came under heavy attack last night as the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a powerful assault along the eastern bank of the Euphrates River near the key city of Albukamal. Backed by heavy artillery from their French and U.S. partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces began […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New CCTV footage shows Khashoggi entering Saudi Consulate (video)
Newly-released footage shows Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi just minutes before he entered the Saudi Consulate building in Istanbul on October 2. The images allegedly show Khashoggi entering the consulate, wearing what appears to be a black jacket, a light grey shirt, and grey pants, TRT World reported. The images also show Khashoggi’s bride, wearing a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New Zealand hosts RCEP round
bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 New Zealand Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Damien O'Connor welcome officials from 16 countries attending negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Auckland on Friday 19 October
Government of India statement for 24th RCEP Round
bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
22-Oct-2018 Press information bureau from Ministry of Commerce and Industry India issued statement on the situation of RCEP negotiation prior to the upcoming 24th negotiation round in Auckland, New Zealand
If it's restricted, it's not free
I spotted this cartoon on Gab: It makes an excellent point. *Speech is either free, or it isn't.* Any restraint, and it's no longer free speech. It really is as simple as that. Some people argue that the Schenk case, in which Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes made his famous comment about shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater, justifies restrictions on otherwise free speech. That ignores the fact that the Schenk verdict was partly overturned by Brandenburg vs. Ohio several decades later, in which the court held that 'government cannot punish inflammatory speech unless that speec... more »
A Dogs in the Street guide to Brexit and the Irish Border
The head of the Police Service of Northern Ireland has been requesting information on Brexit for months but has received only vague ‘stuff and nonsense’ from the May Government. Without firm facts on what will happen on the Border once Brexit happens in March the police in Northern Ireland cannot plan or allocate resources on […] The post A Dogs in the Street guide to Brexit and the Irish Border appeared first on The Left Bible.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, October 22, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Aniversário do Samba do Castelinho @ Castelinho do Flamengo (Flamengo) – This Monday is a big celebration because Samba do Castelinho are celebrating a year of live music. During […]
"The United States Of Empire: 'We're Getting Close To The End Now'"
*"The United States Of Empire:* * 'We're Getting Close To The End Now'"* by Jonathan "We’re getting close to the end now. Can you feel it? I do. It’s in the news, on the streets, and in your face every day. You can’t tune it out anymore, even if you wanted to. Where once there was civil debate in the court of public opinion, we now have censorship, monopoly, screaming, insults, demonization, and, finally, the use of force to silence the opposition. There is no turning back now. The political extremes are going to war, and you will be dragged into it even if you consider yourself ... more »
The Marine Corps Now Has the Lethal Mk 13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle. Here's How Deadly It Is.
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * All the info. *The MK 13 proved a big hit with Marines tasked with testing the system, who called it an “incredible win,” Business Insider reportedback in May. As one project officer put it: “After the first day on the range, they were sold.”* It’s official: a few lucky Marines can finally count the Mk 13 Mod 7 — the Corps’ first new sniper system since the adoption of the M40 during the Vietnam War — among their arsenals, Marine Corps Times reported. *(This first appeared several months ago.) * - Marine Corps Systems Command spokeswoman Barbara... more »
1903 Springfield Rifle: This Gun Killed America's Enemies from World War I to Vietnam
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Here is the story. *A sniping version of the 1903A1, the Model 1903A4—the only sniper rifle to see significant service with the U.S. Army in World War II—was built by Remington. Weighing nine pounds six ounces, it was fitted with a M73B1 Telescopic Sight. During the war, the U.S. Marine Corps fought with the best American sniper rifle of the war—its Model 1903A1 using an 8X Unertl Telescope.* In 1896, the .30-40 “Model 1896 Krag Rifle” became the standard United States Army’s first bolt-action, magazine, smokeless-powder service rifle. Th... more »
Next News Network & Hillary Guard Speaks
Some interesting insider dirt on Hillary at the White House. Continue reading →
New Study exposes ‘a fatal flaw in global warming science’
“There is no ‘extensive evidence’ except repetition of invalid claims.” – Edwin X Berry, Ph.D., Physics Key excerpts: ‘If all human CO2 emissions were stopped and nature remained constant, the level of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere would fall by only 18 ppm. Nature’s level of 392 ppm would remain.’ ‘IPCC’s claim, that human carbon ... Read moreNew Study exposes ‘a fatal flaw in global warming science’ The post New Study exposes ‘a fatal flaw in global warming science’ appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Trouble with Saudi Arab allies
It took me some time to figure out why the media were full of Jamal Khashoggi (JK), a disappeared U.S.-based journalist of Saudi origin. This confusion may be partly blamed on the many days it took to become sufficiently convinced that JK was murdered in an operation that was organized by some powerful people in Saudi Arabia – although it remains uncertain whether the Crown Prince was personally involved. JK, a critic of the Saudi leaders when it comes to the approach to Yemen, human rights, and other issues, knew that he couldn't return to the Saudi Arabian territory because he cou... more »
U.S. Moves To Disconnet Iran From The International SWIFT Banking Network
*Zero Hedge:** US Is Negotiating With SWIFT To Disconnect Iran From Network* Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that unlike Obama's 2013 Iran blockade, it would be harder for countries to get waivers on Iran oil sanctions as the US is already working on disconnecting Iran from the SWIFT network and dismissed concerns that oil prices could rise, saying the market had already factored in the output losses. Speaking in an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem on Sunday at the start of a Middle East trip, Mnuchin said countries would have to reduce their purchases of Iranian oil by m... more »
"Master Of The Whole World..."
"He who does not think that what he has is more than sufficient, is an unhappy man, even if he is the master of the whole world." - Epicurus
Kurt Vonnegut, "The Last Rites of the Bokononist Faith"
*"The Last Rites of the Bokononist Faith"* "God made mud. God got lonesome. So God said to some of the mud, "Sit up!" "See all I've made," said God, "the hills, the sea, the sky, the stars." And I was some of the mud that got to sit up and look around. Lucky me, lucky mud. I, mud, sat up and saw what a nice job God had done. Nice going, God. Nobody but you could have done it, God! I certainly couldn't have. I feel very unimportant compared to You. The only way I can feel the least bit important is to think of all the mud that didn't even get to sit up and look around. I got so much, and... more »
Roy Cohn Puts Trump in Old “Anti-Communist” Jewish Tradition
Will humanity succumb to tyranny by a Zionist or Communist path?
Scientists STUNNED as first-of-its-kind study reveals strong link between fluoridated water and ADHD
Fluoride has now been found to adversely affect cognitive development
Merkel ACCELERATES the Kalergi Plan in Europe
Black Pigeon Speaks reflects on Germany's rude awakening from its naive delusions
Multimillionaire Bono: Political parties that criticise mass migration originate from Satan
U2's frontman increasingly reveals himself as an Illuminati mouthpiece
Who’s financing the “spontaneous” migrant caravan trekking towards the United States?
This isn’t spontaneous. The food, shelter and bedding for thousands of migrants must be organised. So who is really bankrolling this?
Politico Report Says Russiagaters Should Prepare To Kiss My Ass
An obscene amount of noise and focus, a hysterical McCarthyite atmosphere and this three-ring circus of propaganda and delusion is ready to call it a day
Beware the pernicious Catholicism that is presently abroad in the land
Kevin McKenna suggests some new, politically correct, guidelines
"Mutiny, Class, Authority and Respect"
*"Mutiny, Class, Authority and Respect"* by Charles Hugh Smith "I recently finished "The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty," a painstakingly researched history of the mutiny, but with a focus on how the story was shaped by influential families after the fact to save the life of one mutineer, Peter Heywood, and salvage the reputation of the leader, Fletcher Christian, via a carefully orchestrated character assassination of Captain Bligh. The author, Caroline Alexander, summarized the ambiguous incitement of mutiny by Christian thusly: "What caused the mutiny on the ... more »
Brazil’s Leading Presidential Candidate Vows To Deploy The Military To Stem Crime And Violence
A supporter of Jair Bolsonaro, far-right lawmaker and presidential candidate of the Social Liberal Party (PSL), attends a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 21, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes *Reuters:* *Brazil's Bolsonaro says he intends to use armed forces to fight violence* SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil’s leading presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro said on Sunday that, if he is elected, he intends to use the armed forces for routine street patrols, describing the country as “at war.” The far-right lawmaker and former army captain said in an interview with Band TV t... more »
Newsflash: China's Stealth Fighters Would Get 'Shot Down' In a War with America
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * And this is why. *While Goldfein used the Nighthawk as a comparison—he probably did not intend to suggest that the J-20’s systems are quite as basic as the 1980s-era F-117.* *(This first appeared several years ago.)* “When we apply fifth-generation technology, it’s no longer about a platform, it’s about a family of systems,” Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Goldfein told reporters at the *Pentagon on Aug. 10*. “It’s about a network and that’s what gives us an asymmetrical advantage, so that why when I hear about an F-35 versus a J-20, it’s almos... more »
the Fictions Surrounding ADHD and the “Chemical Imbalance” Theory of Mental Illness
I lived through the sudden emergence of this so called diagnosis and never respected it simply because its rapid expansion meant it was been abused. We have a lot of things not worked out in terms of educating our children and their natural revolt is a reasonable response, not some fuzzy disease model. Throw in a lower number of male teachers and we have a lack of male images as well to help the boys out of the usual pitfalls of growing up. All this is deleterious to developing good outcomes. Solving all this is one of our important problems. Establishment of natural communiti... more »
Statonary Waves Fuel Extreme Wet and Dry Weather
What this reveals is that these global structures are actually changing slowly in a decadal fashion and are surely the best explanation for decadal weather extremes. History also tells us that this will also reverse and this may well belinked to the known hurricane super cycle as well. The cycle described is essentially mature. A slow reversal is now in order. I am even more convinced that our knowledge of climate generally is still in its infancy and look forward to the complete re greening of the Sahara and the Middle East. This would have a huge effect on this phenomena in... more »
What should Trump read?
* “I read passages, I read areas, chapters, I don’t have the time,” Trump said. “When was the last time I watched a baseball game? I’m watching you all the time.”* A well trained reader does exactly this all the time. It is an urban legend that Trump is somehow unread or something like that. A good article can be scanned and digested in minutes profitably if you are trained that way. Odds are he was. More likely he reads what he needs and possibly prefers verbal presentations anyway when getting a full scoop.. This collection can be usefully browsed if you are familiar with t... more »
Leaked Transcript of Private Meeting Contradicts Google’s Official Story on China
This suggests that Google platformed content will start making it into China. That will be interesting to see work through. A huge mass of information does not make it into China because of the Firewall. It obviously needs to end and it seems likely now. After all what is been cut out is political commentary on China mostly. Yet the fee flow of commentary everywhere else will be informative itself. This is way better than nothing. Unsurprising it is been handled with kid gloves. I wonder if they will carry anti Trump MSM stories. *Leaked Transcr... more »
Alleged KKK Death Threats To Third World Olympic Athletes: A Soviet Active Measure (1984)
By now, most people have probably learned about Russia “Active Measures”. And, that Russia funds propaganda in an effort to … Continue reading →
The Lesser Known Story of India’s Role in Ethiopian Land Deals
From “The Conversation“: “The lesser known story of India’s role in Ethiopian land deals India has become the biggest land … Continue reading →
MEDVEDEV NIXES NOTCHED, PICKS PEAKED — LAPELS POINT TO PRIME MINISTER FOR LIFE
By John Helmer, Moscow For as long as President Vladimir Putin (lead image, right) intends to remain president, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (left) intends to remain his successor in waiting. He made this visibly obvious in an appearance (lead image) in Brussels last Thursday and Friday, though it’s not yet officially so. The signal the […]
Incarcerating Saudi Impunity
The House of Saud is the Keeper of the Holy Mosques, where Muslims from around the Islamic world congregate as pilgrims to offer prayers for, among others, world peace. It is painfully sad for the Islamic world to see the House of Saud complicit in atrocities that are cruel and inhumane. The post Incarcerating Saudi Impunity appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Meanwhile, we will continue to pay for the healthcare and pensions of the sociopathic likes of McConnell, Ryan, and Trumpanzee out of our taxpayer dollars. After the mid-term election, we can expect to see all republicans following Melania's lead by wearing her line of "I Really Don't Care" jackets, made of ostrich skin, or worse, of course.
Turkish Media: Saudi Crown Prince Salman Spoke To Khashoggi By Phone Moments Before He Was Killed
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast *Zero Hedge:* *Saudi Crown Prince Spoke To Khashoggi By Phone Moments Before He Was Killed: Report* In the latest bombshell report involving the Khashoggi murder, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly spoke on the phone with journalist Jamal Khashoggi moments before he was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Turkish pro-government daily Yeni Safak disclosed the new alleged details of the case in a report on Sunday, contradicting claims by Saudi authorities that Prince Mohammed played no part in Khashoggi's murder. "Khashog... more »
U.S. Senators Are Urging President Trump To Not Get Rid Of U.S. Secretary Of Defense James Mattis
U.S. President Donald Trump exits the Pentagon talking to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Jan. 27, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Staff Sgt. Jette Carr/U.S. Air Force) *The Hill:* *Lawmakers press Trump to keep Mattis* President Trump may have signaled that he's grown lukewarm about his Pentagon chief James Mattis, but lawmakers are urging the president not to get rid of him. Any effort to push Mattis out would be “very inappropriate and would not be helpful to national security,” Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.) told reporters this week. Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Comm... more »
W.O.O.D. – 21 October 2018
Weekly Occasional Open Comments for 21 October 2018 Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
Honduran migrants, part of a caravan trying to reach the U.S., storm a border checkpoint to cross into Mexico, in Tecun Uman, Guatemala, October 19, 2018. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *'March of the Migrant' heads north* (Reuters).
Math Scores Plummet; Just 2 in 5 Students Ready for College
[image: math-scores-plummet-just-2-in-5-students-ready-for-college] More than five years after the dumbed down Common Core national standards were implemented across America, scores in mathematics and other subjects continue to plunge.
Upcoming Thai Elections Next Battlefield in US-China Power Game
*October 22, 2018* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Elections are set to be held sometime in early 2019 for the Southeast Asian Kingdom of Thailand. The nation has struggled with political instability since former police colonel-turned-billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra came to power in 2001. Two military coups, one in 2006 and another in 2014, have unfolded in attempt to remove Shinawatra and his political party from power after indulging in unprecedented corruption, abuse of power and human rights violations. Shinawatra, his sister who sat as prime minister for him from 2011 to 2014 and sever... more »
Are Pigs Unhealthy to Eat Because They Don’t Sweat?
The notion that a pig’s lack of functional sweat glands has anything to do with its risk of transmitting disease is without scientific basis.
Nasrallah: US-Saudi-Israeli Axis Responsible for Wars in Region
PressTV Published on Oct 20, 2018 The leader of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia are responsible for crises in the Middle East. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah also called on Riyadh to stop its war on Yemen. end
U.S.-Led Airstrikes Kill 62 Civilians in Dayr al-Zawr
Has Syria attacked America? NO! Is Syria a threat to America? NO! So why is America conducting a war of aggression against Syria? It is illegal under international law. – PressTV Published on Oct 20, 2018 A number of airstrikes by the U-S led coalition has killed at least 62 civilians in Syria. The air raids […]
Trump Vows to Pull US Out of Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia
RT Published on Oct 20, 2018 The US will pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia, President Donald Trump said. He cited Russia’s alleged treaty violations, while at the same time vowing to ‘develop the weapons.’ READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9gxd end
Dave Janda: Deep State Lashing Out Because it is Losing
Trump Blaming Fed for Next Market Crash – Dave Janda by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Earl Sunday Release) Radio host Dr. Dave Janda says everybody in Washington knows the next big crash is right around the corner. It’s been 10 years since the Fed reflated the last meltdown, and Dr. Janda says President Trump is already blaming the Federal […]
Israel Reopens Border Crossings With Gaza After Tensions De-Escalate – Officials
Israel Reopens Border Crossings With Gaza After Tensions De-Escalate – Officials by https://sputniknews.com/ GAZA/TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – The Israeli side has decided to reopen the border crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip, which were closed on Wednesday in response to a shelling by Palestinians, after tensions on the border de-escalated, the Israeli and Palestinian authorities […]
White Helmets Accused of Working with Terrorists
RT Published on Oct 12, 2018 The controversial, self-styled Syrian rescue group, the White Helmets, drew focus at a closed United Nations meeting on Thursday. Diplomats are said to be divided over the group’s possible removal from post-war Syria. An associate editor from the news site 21stcenturywire.com visited the group’s headquarters in Syria. end
Gold Reserves Surge 1,000% In Hungary As It Joins Poland, Russia, China and Other Central Banks Buying Gold
Gold Reserves Surge 1,000% In Hungary As It Joins Poland, Russia, China and Other Central Banks Buying Gold by https://news.goldcore.com/ … Here is our Friday digest of the important news, commentary, charts and videos we were informed by this week including our special podcast on Direct Access Gold. – From our perspective, the most important developments […]
October 22nd – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #641
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 →
Monday October 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 →
US, Turkey To Soon Begin Joint Patrols Around The Syrian City Of Manbij
A U.S. soldier discusses the 240B machine gun to a group of Turkish soldiers during a rehearsal event Oct. 9, 2018, in Gaziantep, Turkey. (Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Koster/Army) *Middle East Monitor*: *US-Turkey forces begin training of joint patrols for Syria’s Manbij * Military training for joint US-Turkish patrols around the Syrian city of Manbij have begun this week, Pentagon reporters were told by the spokesman for the US-led Coalition against the Islamic State (Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve) Col. Sean Ryan on Tuesday. The training programme is being led ... more »
CBS: Holistic Doctor Forced To Resign As Vice Chairman After Suggesting Fresh Organic Juices Are An Alternative to Ineffective Flu Shot
Update! Can you believe this? We did a story on this piece just yesterday but we have an update? From the corrupt out sold out pharma supported CBC: The CBC wrote: Earlier this year, the vice-chair of the college’s board, Avtar Jassal, resigned from his position after CBC reported on a Facebook video he’d created that […] The post CBS: Holistic Doctor Forced To Resign As Vice Chairman After Suggesting Fresh Organic Juices Are An Alternative to Ineffective Flu Shot appeared first on Health Nut News.
Neighborhood Schools And The Public Charter Scam
*by Dorothy ReikPresident, Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains* It should be a given that all schools must be created equal and that they must provide the same great education to all of our children. That is why I am opposed to "public" charters-- and "magnet" schools. Let's remember the genesis of these schools-- they were created in response to forced busing. If minority children were going to be bused in, these white parents were going to be sure the "right" children were going to com-- those whose parents could navigate the system-- find the schools, fill out... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “An Ocean Apart”
2002, “An Ocean Apart” - http://www.youtube.com/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This helmet-shaped cosmic cloud with wing-like appendages is popularly called Thor's Helmet. Heroically sized even for a Norse god, Thor's Helmet is about 30 light-years across. In fact, the helmet is more like an interstellar bubble, blown as a fast wind from the bright, massive star near the bubble's center sweeps through a surrounding molecular cloud. Known as a Wolf-Rayet star, the central star is an extremely hot giant thought to be in a brief, pre-supernova stage of evolution. *Click image for larger size.* Cataloged as NGC 2359, the nebula is located about 15,000 light-years a... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Radiance Of What Is”
*“The Radiance Of What Is”* by Chet Raymo “In the summer of 1936, as I nestled snug in my mother's womb, Fortune magazine sent the young writer James Agee and the photographer Walker Evans to rural Alabama to report on how the Great Depression was affecting the poorest of the poor. For eight weeks they lived with three impoverished sharecropper families. (Pictured below is the family of Bud Fields. Click to enlarge.) Their combined work never appeared in "Fortune", but it was published as a book- “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men”- in 1941. The book was not an immediate success, but d... more »
"The Trick..."
"The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same." - Carlos Castaneda
The U.S. Coast Guard Has Better Snipers Than The Marine Corps
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Task & Purpose: **The Coast Guard Has Better Snipers Than The Freakin’ Marine Corps * Marine snipers are considered among the most elite hunters of men in the U.S. military with Hollywood movies and countless books dedicated to them, and yet, for the past two years, they have been beaten in competition by the freakin’ Coast Guard. Over the past week, the 2018 International Sniper Competition has played out at Fort Benning, Georgia, with 30 teams going head-to-head from U.S. and international militaries, as well as local, state, and federal law enfor... more »
Germany Puts On Hold Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
*DW: **Angela Merkel puts on hold arms sales to Saudi Arabia* Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Germany will stop exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia, at least for the time being. The decision comes in the wake of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi consulate. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday that Germany would put arms exports to the kingdom on hold for the time being, given the unexplained circumstances of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death. The chancellor said Riyadh had not put the full facts of Khashoggi's demise "on the table." "First,... more »
"Elizabeth Gilbert on Love, Loss, and How to Move Through Grief as Grief Moves Through You"
*"Elizabeth Gilbert on Love, Loss, and How to Move * *Through Grief as Grief Moves Through You"* by Maria Popova “Grief is a force of energy that cannot be controlled or predicted. It comes and goes on its own schedule. Grief does not obey your plans, or your wishes. Grief will do whatever it wants to you, whenever it wants to. In that regard, Grief has a lot in common with Love.” “All your sorrows have been wasted on you if you have not yet learned how to be wretched,”Seneca told his mother in his extraordinary letter on resilience in the face of loss. One need not be a dry materia... more »
Warren Took DNA Test to Help Rebuild “Trust in Government”
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she took a DNA test proving her heritage because Americans' trust in government is "at an all-time low" and she wanted to help rebuild it by being transparent.
14 years in, oil spill off Louisiana coast poised to become largest in history
Between 300 and 700 barrels of oil per day have been spewing from a site 12 miles off the Louisiana coast since 2004.
Cannabis is still legal
Cannabis is still legal. In the months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and, yes, seconds — “5-4-3-2-1! … Light up! It’s legal!”— counting down to the legalization of cannabis in Canada last week, you could be forgiven for imagining there was no other news worth noting in this country, or the world. Or you might assume […]
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister: Do Not Know Details On How Jamal Khashoggi Was Killed In Their Consulate In Istanbul Or Where His Body Is
*ABC News Online:* *Jamal Khashoggi: New account of journalist's death claims he was accidentally killed in a choke hold* Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says officials do not know details of how dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in their consulate in Istanbul or where his body is. The comments from Adel al-Jubeir on Fox News, which were some of the most direct yet from Riyadh, came as an anonymous senior Government official gave a new version of how Khashoggi died that contradicts previous explanations. The anonymous official said Khashoggi was accidentally kille... more »
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