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Feeling Lonely Or Depressed, Then Limit Social Media Time Per New Study
By Catherine J. Frompovich One of the ‘things’ that figuratively blows my mind is how anyone can spend so much time on social media networks,... more »
Imperfections
We humans are an imperfect lot. We do our best to hide our imperfections, but we all have them. No race has any more or less than others. Yet, one of our imperfections is as old as time. Jesus warned … Continue reading →
Syrian Army preparing for large-scale operation in Idlib – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing for a large-scale operation in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib province, a new military report from northwest Syria read. According to the report, the Syrian Army has closed the Morek Crossing after the jihadist rebels in the area began to heavily strike […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brazlilian pilot converts to Islam in midair over Saudi Arabia (video)
The man was filmed during a non-standard mid-air situation. He pronounced a special Islamic oath as he took a break from steering a plane to embrace Allah. The conversion reportedly occurred when they were flying over Saudi Arabia, which is a home to Islam’s holiest site. The video with an aviator convert has gained thousands of retweets […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran seeks to expand trade with Iraq despite US sanctions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke about increasing economic links between his country and Iraq at a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Tehran on Saturday. Rouhani remarked that trade between the two nations stands at about “$12 billion (per year) and we could through bilateral efforts raise this figure to $20 billion.” Salih struck […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Daesh corpses litter battlefield as Syrian troops liberate key region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:35 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance in southern Syria, today, after breaking through the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) lines at the Al-Safa region. Led by their 3rd Corps and 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army managed to seize the Al-Safa volcano, following the collapse of Daesh’s lines […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Female suicide bomber blows herself up in Grozny – report
A female suicide bomber has blown herself up nor far from a police station checkpoint in Grozny, the Chechen capital, Interior Ministry said on Saturday. “On the outskirts of Grozny an unknown young woman exploded herself,” acting head of the Chechen Interior Ministry Apti Alaudinov told reporters. Following the incident, police officers and civilians hadn’t sustained any […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces carry out new ambush in Hodeidah (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Houthi forces carried out a new ambush against the Saudi Coalition troops in the Hodeidah Governorate of western Yemen this week. The Houthi ambush reportedly took place in the Kilo 16 area, which is located in the southern part of the Hodeidah Governorate. Based on the footage released by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers large weapons hub with US-made missiles near Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a large weapons hub in southern countryside of Damascus on Saturday, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. According to the SANA report, the Syrian Army uncovered this weapons cache while combing through the Babila farms in southern Damascus. A field commander said that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Coalition kills over 40 people in southeast Deir Ezzor: monitor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The U.S. Coalition carried out a number of raids last night that targeted the last stretch of land occupied by the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in southeast Deir Ezzor. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the U.S. Coalition’s heavy bombardment of the Daesh-held town of Al-Buqa’an resulted in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia denies CIA report that Crown Prince ordered Khashoggi’s murder
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – Saudi Arabia has denied the Washington Post report that claimed Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last month. According to the Washington Post, the Saudi Crown Prince called his brother Prince Khaled bin Salman to inform him about his intentions to assassinate Khashoggi. “I […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army unleashes big attack in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a major assault across the southeastern axis of the Idlib province this evening, a military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army heavily pounded the jihadist defenses in southeast Idlib with a plethora of artillery shells and surface-to-surface missiles. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel deploys attack choppers to stop five unknown para-gliders
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – On Saturday morning, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deployed their attack choppers to the coast after five unidentified para-gliders approached Carmiel. Citing the IDF Spokesperson, the Jerusalem Post reported that a pair of IDF helicopter gunships were dispatched after five unknown motorized para-gliders were detected flying in the skies of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In motion: Palestinian forces pave way for Syrian Army advance in Al-Safa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Palestinian-led Al-Quds Brigade played a major role in the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) advance in the Al-Safa region this week. Using their advanced weapons, the Al-Quds Brigade released footage of their fighters targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) positions in the Al-Safa region. The Al-Quds Brigade was able to eliminate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hamas leader threatens Israel to ‘not test us again’
Hamas, the Palestinian political and militia group administering Gaza, has warned Israel against “testing” its military capabilities, warning that another Israeli raid into the Gaza Strip would lead to rocket attacks against Tel Aviv. Speaking at an Friday event dedicated to Palestinians who were killed in recent clashes with Israeli forces, Hamas in Gaza leader […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Last Daesh emir in southern Syria eliminated by Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – The last Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) commander in southern Syria was killed by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) earlier today, a military source in Al-Sweida told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Chechen emir of Daesh “Abu Hajer Al-Shishani” was killed during the Syrian Arab Army’s operation to liberate the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia rips apart Saudi UN resolution accusing Syria of human rights violations
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Gennady Kuzmin ripped apart on Friday the Saudi Arabian resolution accusing Syria of human rights violations. During the UN General Assembly Third Committee meeting on Friday, the Russian delegate said the resolution was nothing more than an attempt to settle a score […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army closes important crossing in northern Hama as situation deteriorates
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) officially closed the Morek Crossing in northern Hama on Friday after another fierce exchange with the militants in the area. According to a military source in northern Hama, the Syrian Army closed the Morek Crossing because of the deteriorating security situation around the Idlib-Hama axis. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
WiFi Can Harsh Your Mellow by Disrupting Your Blood Brain Barrier
By B.N. Frank Research has already determined that exposure to all sources of wireless radiation can disrupt the blood-brain barrier which can cause it to... more »
Most Protein Bars Are Worse Than Doughnuts
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Whitaker’s Appointment and Broader Risks at the Justice Department
Most of the concerns over Matthew Whitaker, recently tweeted into office as acting attorney general, have centered on what he might do to the Mueller investigation. In this brief post, I consider some of the potentially broader effects on the Department of Justice, starting with FISA and expanding outward. For President Trump, who I believe typically views the world through the straw-sized aperture of his own self-interest, Whitaker’s loyalty, demonstrated through often-expressed hostility to Mueller’s investigation, is an affirmative reason to appoint him. Largely irrelevant to t... more »
The Latest Khashoggi Leak Violates Important Norms
The front page of the Washington Post has a revelation: the CIA thinks that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a direct role in the killing of Post correspondent Jamal Kashoggi. This is big news and another scoop for the Post's excellent team of reporters. They have done their job well. And it really, really is a problem that they have succeeded. In normal times—by which I mean the entire course of the American Republic, and certainly the time from 1945 until just a couple of years ago—the CIA's conclusions about bin Salman would have been some of the most highly classifie... more »
Why the U.S. Military Is In Serious Trouble
*Thomas Spoehr* *Security, * [image: Flickr / U.S. Department of Defense] "The report notes that the United States now faces five rising challenges—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and transnational terrorism—yet has fewer military forces than at any time since the end of World War II." The report of the National Defense Strategy Commission, released Wednesday, reaches conclusions with profound implications for U.S. national security. The report itself is a rarity for Washington, presenting bipartisan consensus that reflects hard-hitting views rather than watered-down, lowest-c... more »
LA's Secret Nuclear Meltdown and the Woolsey Fire
The Santa Susana sodium reaction experienced a nuclear meltdown in 1959 in the Los Angeles area of Simi Valley. Here is a video that explains what happened: Here is the description of the film: Documentary film covering the top secret 1959 Sodium Reactor meltdown in Los Angeles, California. The incident, kept secret for decades, resulted in the deaths of an estimated 300 to 1,800 people and is the suspected source of elevated cancer rates in adjacent suburban communities. The amount of contaminants released have been estimated at over 400 times that of the highly publicized Thre... more »
India’s Emissions Set To Double, As Coal Continues To Dominate
By Paul Homewood https://www.climate-transparency.org/online-launch-of-brown-to-green-report-2018 It’s worth taking a closer look at the claim made last week that India is leading the world in tackling climate change. The claim was based on India’s latest National Electricity Plan (NEP), which was published in April 2018. Below is the current situation for installed capacity, according to […]
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing White House….
While departing the White House for a trip to California, President Trump stops to talk to the media about current issues and answer questions:
Talking Election Politics on John C. Scott Show
Here are two pre- and post-election conversations on the John C. Scott Show. What did I get right, what did I get wrong? For more conversation in the media click here. For more political punditry click here. Please Facebook Like, Tweet, etc below and/or reblog to share this discussion with others. Check out and follow my YouTube channel here. Twitter: @ProfessorJVH Click here for Vitae.
5 Lessons on Organic Farming and Sustainability from Cuba That Everyone Should Know
The term permaculture was shaped in the 1970s in Australia from two phrases and two movements: permanent culture and permanent agriculture. The founders Bill Mollison and David Holmgren wrote Permaculture One: A Perennial Agriculture for Human Settlements in 1978, which started educating people about its principles. Based on strong ethics and respect for resources, the book explained how to work with nature instead of against it, how to avoid engaging in “thoughtless labor,” how to create synergy in all parts of your environment instead of looking at them separately, and how to prov... more »
Resplandy et al. Part 3: Findings regarding statistical issues and the authors’ planned correction
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: By Nic Lewis Introduction The Resplandy et al. (2018) ocean heat uptake study (henceforth Resplandy18) is based on measured changes in the O2/N2 ratio of air sampled each year, compared to air stored in high pressure tanks originally sampled in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and in atmospheric CO2…
Resplandy et al. Part 2: Regression in the presence of trend and scale systematic errors
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Nic Lewis In a recent article I set out why I thought that the trend in ΔAPOClimate was overstated, and its uncertainty greatly understated, in the Resplandy et al. ocean heat uptake study. In this article I expand on the brief explanation of the points made about “trend errors” and…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 320 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
The Creator Writings: Joy Is Arriving!
Like dragging yourself out of a nice, warm bed on a very cold morning…you may be a bit reluctant to begin. But, begin you must!
Free Online Workshop – Learn How Your Body’s Wisdom Can Help You Transcend Stress & Overwhelm
Are you ready to transform the feelings of overwhelm, stress and trauma that may be hijacking your joy, creativity, and vitality?
Is the BBC biased?: Emily Maitlis's question about democracy
Craig at Isthebbcbiased.blogspot.co.uk has a great spot http://isthebbcbiased.blogspot.com/2018/11/emily-maitliss-question-about-democracy.html from the BBC's Emily Maitlis: 'I'm going to say something really unpopular, which is that we keep on talking about, you know, the problem with democracy and the problem with the deficit, but at what point you to say, actually, democracy is not as important as the future economy and stability and prosperity of the country right now?' Words fail me but I'm not really that shocked by the words of a BBCoid.
Men, Shut Up! Fembot Tool Warns Journalists if They Quote Too Many Men
[image: men-shut-up-fembot-tool-warns-journalists-if-they-quote-too-many-men] It probably wasn’t inspired by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, who not long ago told men to “shut up.” But that’s in a way what a new* Financial Times* tool will do: warn writers if they’re quoting too many men and force them to purge male voices.
House Pass Legislation to End Federal Gray Wolf Protection
As one of the final acts of the 115th Congress, House Republicans today passed legislation in a partisan vote to end Endangered Species Act protection for gray wolves. Sponsored by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisc.), H.R. 6784 would permanently strip protection from all wolves, except Mexican wolves in the Southwest. The bill would also prohibit review of the legislation by the courts. “This final, pathetic stab at wolves exemplifies House Republicans’ longstanding cruelty and contempt for our nation’s wildlife,” said Brett Hartl, government affairs director at the Center for Biological Div... more »
A Recent Interview
I am interviewed in N Magazine, starting on page 63.
CIA has moved its lips....Ipso facto we are now assured that MBS IS INNOCENT of Khashoggi False Flag Murder
*Western Media Full of Photos of Prince Salmanlooking "very guilty"* The CIA-controlled Main$tream Media has been full of headlines over the past 48 hours convicting [without a trial, of course] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the murder by proxy of CIA asset Jamal Khashoggi. What the headlines have revealed, as if we didn't already know, more than anything else...is how powerful the CIA plants and moles are within each and every major newz outlet in the West. They chorus as in unison...they even use the same incriminating photos...they jerk as in kneejerk, they prostr... more »
Winter storm warning for the Northern Plains
6 to 8 inches of snow expected. National Weather Service Bismarck ND – 16 Nov 2018 A series of cold fronts dropping southward from Canada will lead to snow across the Northern/Central Rockies into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Including the cities of Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Mandan, Bismarck, ... Read moreWinter storm warning for the Northern Plains The post Winter storm warning for the Northern Plains appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Paradise Lost – California Butte County “Camp Fire” Update: 8 More Bodies Recovered, Death Toll 71 – More than 1,000 Missing…
The horrific updates from the Butte County, CA, wildfire known as the “Camp Fire” are just brutal. 8 more bodies located yesterday; death toll now 71; number of missing residents around 1,000. Missing Persons List HERE President Trump is en … Continue reading →
Pearls before swine?
To coincide with the launch of memoirs next year, the BBC is working with David Cameron on a multi-part documentary about his premiership. It will be produced by veteran documentary maker Denys Blakeway. Matthew Moore, the *Times *reporter who broke the news, has been taken aback by some of the reaction: - Lots of people seem angry about this. But aren’t heavyweight political documentaries exactly the sort of thing the BBC should be making? Blakeway’s previous docs with Thatcher, Blair etc featured critical voices, as (presumably) will this one. - It’s terrifyin... more »
China Is Helping Governments of the World Build Their Own Surveillance State
By Derrick Broze Everywhere we look the influence of the Chinese government and their totalitarian surveillance methods can be seen. Go ahead and search “China... more »
Batteries not included in renewable fantasy plans
The problem is batteries, which we never hear about when these grand plans are announced. Batteries are not included, even though they will be needed in impossible quantities. Here are the simple facts which dare not be mentioned. The post Batteries not included in renewable fantasy plans appeared first on CFACT.
A Nobel Prize in Science Winning Climate Experiment; An Open Challenge to Settle the Science
The benefit the Climate Alarmists have is that Climate “Science” isn’t a physical science, it is a computer and political science. Climate Scientists deliberately don’t perform experiments to validate their “science.” They write computer programs and collaborate with environmental and political groups to sway opinions. The proof that climate science is pure nonsense is that … Continue reading "A Nobel Prize in Science Winning Climate Experiment; An Open Challenge to Settle the Science"
Should we be worried about the millennials?
*I think so and so does Rush.* On November 14, Rush talked about an issue that I've thought about most my life. As each generation grows older they bemoan the upcoming generation not having the same quality of education and values. The answer has always been, "Now, now - every generation complains about the upcoming generation and it's always been okay. So just calm down." One thing I've always recognized since a very young age is that each generation is *not* as well educated as the succeeding generation. I never thought my generation, growing up primarily in the 50's, was as g... more »
The Guardian’s Alarming Record Of Recent Propaganda, Misinformation, And Slander
As has often happened to progressive-minded people who’ve reached a more radical point in their political evolutions, I’ve become disillusioned with many organizations, leaders and media sources that I used to rely upon. One of these dubious sources is The Guardian. At first, it seemed to me like The Guardian was a good alternative to the American mainstream media outlets. It often featured quality articles about subjects like climate change, and its columnist George Monbiot… The post The Guardian’s Alarming Record Of Recent Propaganda, Misinformation, And Slander appeared first o... more »
Whose Money Stoked Religious Strife in Ukraine – and Who Tried to Steal It?
Was $25 million in American tax dollars allocated for a payoff to stir up religious turmoil and violence in Ukraine? The post Whose Money Stoked Religious Strife in Ukraine – and Who Tried to Steal It? appeared first on The Duran.
EU Army: Fact or Fiction? (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 152. The post EU Army: Fact or Fiction? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
New Series: The Worst Democraps Who Want To Be President-- Part I, Tulsi Gabbard
As I mentioned a few days ago, there are a shitload of really terrible candidates jumping into the quest for the Democratic nomination for president (and vice president). Today starts a new series to introduce you to the worst of them. Tulsi Gabbard may be the worst-- or maybe the 2nd worst of 5th worst-- but I only picked her to start with because someone today told me she would never run against Bernie, which caused me try to explain the role opportunism plays in the life of careerist politicians like Tulsi. So she was fresh in my mind. And also because she plans to raise millio... more »
10 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Health Aficionados In Your Life
By Amanda Warren Gift-giving can be a lot of fun but it can also be very challenging. For loved ones who are health conscious, here... more »
Oi STU Lands Skate Culture and Competition in Rio de Janeiro
By Scarlet Bringuenti Bennett, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday, November 14th, Skate Total Urbe (STU) put on one of their many skate competitions at Barra de Tijuca, hosting some of the best skateboarders in Brazil. The organization holds many more competitions all over Brazil, including: Floriónoplois, Sāo Paulo and Saipiranga. Launched […]
BREAKING: Lucid and concise, the blurbs said!
*SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018By page 4, the truth had emerged:* Anthony Kenny's book about Wittgenstein was published by Harvard University Press in 1973. Did we purchase our copy that year? We're not sure, but we'll guess that we probably did. If we did, 1973 was the year in which we finished our fourth year teaching fifth grade in the Baltimore City Schools. We were continuing to study topics like Kenny's on the side, from deep inside a painful exile, with two more exiles to follow. People who purchased Kenny's book may have read a set of upbeat blurbs about the book's vast g... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 17
1952 Opposition parties agreed to coordinating committee to lead strikes Started Intifada 1975 France-Iraq nuclear deal France would provide enriched uranium build a reactor and power station called Osirak in Iraq 1980 Iraq’s Susangard offensive failed after 3 days 1982 Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim announced Supreme Assembly of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq formed in Iran (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... more »
Not sufficiently remedial
Shamelessly stolen borrowed from Kim du Toit (clickit to biggit): I'm trying to think how many of us in the North Texas Writers, Shooters and Pilots Association could have filled that out, in our younger days. So far, everyone qualifies! Peter
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
This was clear from the outset but the publication of the CIA’s conclusion raises another question. Does this mean that the West is about to abandon MBS?
(VIDEO) CHIPs Akbar: Dubai Police Unveil New ‘Hoverbike’ – But Can’t Get Lift-off
*21WIRE* | UAE police dept might have to start recruiting officers who resemble jockeys.
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Pentagon Fails Its First Ever Audit, Official Says 9/11 Compensation Crusader John Feal Considering Run for Congress California's Deadliest Fire Now Blocking Sun; Temps Drop By 10 Degrees As "Hazardous" Air Chokes Residents654 Central American Migrants Detained After Crossing Arizona Border'Mini Ice Age' Looms As NASA Scientist Warns Lack Of Sunspots Could Bring Record ColdSheryl Sandberg says she also didn't know about a Facebook smear campaign, as Mark Zuckerberg throws the firm's comms team under a bus Copy-Paste Error Reveals Assange Already Facing US Indictment... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army liberates most of Daesh’s last bastion in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a massive advance in the Al-Safa region of Al-Sweida, today, after a fierce battle with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists. Led by the 3rd Corps and 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army began their attack by hammering Daesh’s defenses with surface-to-surface missiles at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey infuriated over photos of US soldiers having dinner with YPG in Syria
Ankara is concerned over recently published photos featuring US servicemen having dinner with members of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria, near the Turkish border, as such photos damage the image of the US military, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday. “These photos have found wide coverage in our media and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Zuckerberg Clings To Power While Sandberg Claims Ignorance After Damaging NYT Report
The New York Times reported that Facebook hired GOP PR firm, Defenders, to smear liberal detractors as Soros operatives. The post Zuckerberg Clings To Power While Sandberg Claims Ignorance After Damaging NYT Report appeared first on The Duran.
Hillary Clinton Ordered To Answer Additional Questions Under Oath About Private Email Server
A federal court ordered Hillary Clinton to answer more questions about her illicit email system. The post Hillary Clinton Ordered To Answer Additional Questions Under Oath About Private Email Server appeared first on The Duran.
Are Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Nutrients Enough?
Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDA’s, as they are commonly referred to, are daily recommended nutrient requirements are guidelines set by the Food and Nutrition Board, which is a part of the Institute of Medicine. It should be noted that the RDA value for each nutrient isn’t an optimal amount but rather it is the MINIMAL amount […] The post Are Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Nutrients Enough? appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Why Is China Building So Many Different Types of Weapons?
*Wendell Minnick* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] China is in a “race with the United States and the rest of the world.” China’s effort to build more types of weapons, in all categories imaginable, than the entire world combined, begs more than just a cost-benefit analysis. It might be better to think in terms of an environmental impact study with only one question: just how many people does Beijing plan to kill? There are various theories about the rampant growth of redundant programs and seemingly wasteful spending by China’s military-industrial complex. The recent China Ai... more »
Is America's TOW Missile (And Tank-Killer) Now Obsolete?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] She might be old, but... America’s TOW anti-tank missile has been one of the most enduring anti-armor weapons in the U.S. Arsenal. First used to bust North Vietnamese tanks during the Vietnam war, the BGM-71 TOW has since served admirably in U.S. and foreign service. It’s the staple anti-tank guided missile of any U.S. mechanized formation, being mounted on the Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and a myriad of dedicated TOW missile carriers, such as the Marines’ LAV-AT. But as the technology behind enemy armor advanc... more »
It's Personal
During the Quebec referendum in 1980, the fight between Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Rene Levesque was personal. In the next federal election, the fight between Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford will be just as personal. Marieke Walsh reports that: Doug Ford is again putting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his crosshairs as the premier rallies Progressive Conservatives in Etobicoke this weekend. The provincial Tories are gathering for a three-day convention to vote on policy changes and elect a new party executive. The meeting follows a rough two weeks for the new government; Ford has l... more »
IF TRUMP DUMPS PENCE, IT WON'T BE FOR NIKKI HALEY
Yesterday, Maggie Haberman and Katie Rogers reported on signs that President Trump is not as fond of Mike Pence as he used to be: In one conversation after another he has asked aides and advisers a pointed question: Is Mike Pence loyal? Mr. Trump has repeated the question so many times that he has alarmed some of his advisers. The president has not openly suggested dropping Mr. Pence from the ticket and picking another running mate, but the advisers say those kinds of questions usually indicate that he has grown irritated with someone. I agree that this is a bad sign for Pence if h... more »
Weekend reads: A climate change study correction; predatory journal critic banned from campus; why are publishers “the joint enemy?”
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured the tale of the researcher who pleaded guilty to faking … Continue reading Weekend reads: A climate change study correction; predatory journal critic banned from campus; why are publishers “the joint enemy?”
'Newswatch' apologies
Ah, so the BBC's *Newswatch *(with Samira Ahmed) has now apologised to Carole Cadwalladr: Is that the sound of purring I hear? *Update: *Ah, no it isn't. It's the sound of hissing and scratching:
Rio Water Week Draws International Specialists to Barra November 26-28th
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Around 1,500 people are expected on the 26th, 27th and 28th, at Riocentro in Barra da Tijuca, to participate in Rio Water Week, the world’s most important event on water issues, that will be held in Brazil for the first time. More than 100 specialists […]
To Heal Some Wounds, Adult Cells Turn More Fetal
Once again, body cells reveal unexpected plasticity: In a newly discovered type of wound healing, which some researchers call “paligenosis,” adult cells revert to a more fetal state. To repair and restore themselves after damage, body tissues need new cells. … Continue reading →
Solution: ‘How Equality and Inequality Shape Birds and Bees’
Puzzle solvers explored how evolution may have used negative and positive control mechanisms to shape the conflicting parental functions of reproduction and child rearing. Our October Insights puzzle explored how evolution may have used negative and positive control mechanisms to … Continue reading →
Chemotherapy Spreading Cancer
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/07/25/amp/chemotherapy-spreading-cancer.aspx?__twitter_impression=true
Cholesterol Isn’t the Problem in Heart Disease; Inflammation Is
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/09/13/amp/inflammation-linked-to-cardiac-disease.aspx
Scientists vote to change definition of kilogram.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/kilogram-definition-change-scientists-vote-weight-grand-k-paris-versailles-a8636871.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1542371418
Big Chickens, Little Nutrition
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/10/17/amp/declining-chicken-nutrition.aspx?__twitter_impression=true
Kepler Space Telescope Bid ‘Goodnight’ With Final Set of Commands.
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/kepler-space-telescope-bid-goodnight-with-final-set-of-commands
How ‘miniature suns’ could provide cheap, clean energy.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46219656
Investigation of Acting Trump Attorney General Whitaker’s Involvement in Company Charged with Bilking Consumers of Millions of Dollars
The thug behind AG Jeff Sessions to the right (green tie) appears to be now acting AG Whitaker. It sure … Continue reading →
Curse of Oak Island - Season 6, Episode 1
So, yes, I watched the first episode of the new season of *Curse of Oak Island* and have to say that nothing seems to have changed. We’re still teased with what is being found, including a gold coin but we don’t know if it was found deep inside one of those holes they have dug, or if it was discovered on the surface as Oak Islandpractically everything else has been. In other words, without some sort of context, this means little and is just one more example of what we have seen season after season. In the preview show that ran in the hour before the new season started, we saw the ... more »
Emily Maitlis's question about democracy
Now this was one heck of a question from Emily Maitlis last night. I never thought I'd hear a BBC reporter ask something like this, but we are where we are now and here it is: I'm going to say something really unpopular, which is that we keep on talking about, you know, the problem with democracy and the problem with the deficit, but at what point you to say, actually, democracy is not as important as the future economy and stability and prosperity of the country right now? *The Guardian*'s Afua Hirsch had been making the point that though she'd personally love a second referendu... more »
Close Calls… And 2020 Opportunities For Progressives
*In 2020, Trump will force voters to pick a torch again* Is it too soon to start thinking about the 2020 congressional cycle? Not for the Blue America team. We’re even starting to hope who our two first candidates will be to flip red seats blue. One district’s on Long Island-- yeah, we’re looking’ at you, Peter King-- and the other is deep in the heart of Tejas. Now is the beginning of recruitment time for us. We’re looking for solid, proven progressives who want to run and have the capacity to do two things: 1- run a grueling grassroots campaign 2- be a kick-ass member of Congress ... more »
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*Dartmouth students sue over alleged sexual assault by professors* *This appears to be just money-grubbing. The academics concerned have all been fired or retired but that is not enough, apparently. Dartmouth should have acted more promptly, apparently. It is that tardiness which is now alleged to be worth $70 million. I wrote about an earlier stage of these proceedings on 17 June * To the scientific community, Dartmouth College’s psychology and brain sciences department was a powerhouse, equipped with the latest technology and celebrated professors producing headline-grabbing ... more »
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*Some forecasters get it right* *Meteorologists who build global warming into their forecasts routinely get it wrong. Any unusual weather event will nonetheless be attributed by them to global warming after the event. Joe Bastardi gets his forecasts right WITHOUT reference to global warming. Some details below* Well, this headline from The Daily Caller is interesting: “Democrats Will Hold A Series Of Hearings On Global Warming Once They Take Power.” I volunteer to come in and explain to them how, using nature, we predicted several major events that ended up being blamed on c... more »
It's A Wonderful Site! Age of Autism's Holiday Giving Campaign
Hi, friends. Kim here. Our November matching gift program is well underway - and a huge thank you to everyone who has donated. We rarely go full PBS/Eyes of an angel look a hungry puppy on you when it's time... more »
Top Pediatrician Bob Sears Presents Podcast Series on Vaccination
Do you remember the old acronym, FOB, "Friend of Bill," meaning President Clinton? We'd like to bring it back except today, it's Friend of Bob. Dr. Bob Sears. Please check out his podcast series on vaccination at Apple iTunes. We're... more »
Anti-male propaganda
Back in the days when I used to get my views from the FNM (Fake News Media) like the BBC (Biased Broadcasting Company), I was convinced we lived in a society that was unfair to women. That of course, like … Continue reading →
The man who's meant to report the news
'*BREXIT TURMOIL*' was the caption used throughout yesterday by the BBC News Channel, and the rows at Westminster around Brexit dominated the opening of last night's BBC One *News at Ten. * Afterwards, the programme moved on to its second big story (a related one): a report from Northern Ireland about post-Brexit threats to security at the border with the Irish Republic. This was framed as being a Northern Irish police chief rejecting (Brexiter) claims that such concerns are being exaggerated. From what I saw of the one-sided report (from Chris Page), the BBC appears to have inte... more »
Aircraft Carrier Watch: 5 New Carriers Being Built Right Now You Need to Check Out
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] Here is what he know. One hundred years since the construction of the world’s first aircraft carrier, HMS Hermes, aircraft carriers are still going strong. From Newport News to Shanghai, several of the world’s major naval powers have carriers currently construction. The ability to adapt and absorb new aviation technologies, such as stealth, standoff weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles to the carrier platform helps keep them relevant and timely platforms for a variety of missions, from disaster relief to sea control. Here a... more »
China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Just Showed the World Its Missiles (And We Should Worry)
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] "During the performance, the J-20 opened its missile bay doors to reveal four PL-15 missiles accompanied by two PL-10 missiles on either side." The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force made waves at the 2018 Zhuhai Airshow with the latest showing of their flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20. As is common with airshow coverage, large swaths of the ensuing commentary focused on the J-20’s handling and maneuverability as it performed a series of rolls and a climb. But this elides what is perhaps the most signi... more »
Velvet revolution and discarded flowers
Today, Czechs and Slovaks celebrate the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy. On November 17th, 1989 i.e. 29 years ago, we kickstarted the Velvet Revolution. I surely count myself among the top 1% of the nation that should be credited for those changes. Yes, at some moments, I had hoped that folks like me would be appreciated for the changes – that have already increased the wealth of the nations by an order of magnitude, among other (sometimes more important) things – but as you can guess, it has never materialized and the very basic heritage of the Velvet Revolution is at ... more »
Big Brother, Or The All-Seeing Eye?
When looking at the billboard with the large eye and the words, "Big Brother", I cannot shake off a whole swarm of thoughts and associations. These are thoughts about the omnipresent God and walking before Him. They are thoughts about how a totalitarian state tries to imitate God and replace Him with itself. The post Big Brother, Or The All-Seeing Eye? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Economics of natural gas blow past solar and wind
“At today’s costs, $1 million invested in a modern wind turbine will produce, over 30 years of operation, about 50 million kWh (kilowatt-hours). And $1 million spent on utility-grade solar panels will produce about 25 million kWh over 30 years. … Continue reading →
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