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Which Putin Ally Is More Dangerous To America-- Vladimir Putin or Matt Bevin?
This is kind of a Part II of the Brexit post from earlier this evening. There are plenty of Democrats-- including many who I like and respect-- who don't believe that Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was significant. I disagree, extremely so. I'm far from a Clinton supporter, but I feel absolutely certain that Trump would not be in the White House today had Putin not decided to make a big push to put him there. If you follow *DWT*, you probably know that I believe Russia did a lot more than fiddle around with social media to get Trump into office. But yester... more »
Kyrgyzstan Parliament Orders 100% Organic Agriculture within 10 Years
Kyrgyzstan is set to become only the second country in the world to change their entire nation in to a 100% organic farming paradise, 24.kg reported last week. The move by Kyrgyzstan follows a similar announcement in 2015 by Bhutan, which will have entirely organic food production by 2020, following a five year phase-out of all […] The post Kyrgyzstan Parliament Orders 100% Organic Agriculture within 10 Years appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Himpunan 812 and a new rivalry in Malay politics
Observations on what many are calling Malaysia's answer to Indonesia's 212 movement. The post Himpunan 812 and a new rivalry in Malay politics appeared first on New Mandala.
Is California Imposing a 5-Cent Tax on Text Messages to Fund Free Phones for Immigrants?
The purpose of a proposal by California state officials was quickly misrepresented in online posts.
Did the DOJ Admit the Flu Shot Is the “Most Dangerous” Vaccine in America?
The FBI issues a "Most Wanted Fugitives" list, but the DOJ has no equivalent for supposedly "Dangerous Vaccines."
Two New Reports On Russia’s Internet Research Agency’s Social Media Tactics; One By University Which Received Mega-Donation From Trump Connected Russian Oligarch
One report is by a company called “New Knowledge”, and the other is by Oxford University and Graphika. Oxford University … Continue reading →
Samir Geagea outraged over Sudanese President’s visit to Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 A.M.) – The leader of the Lebanese Forces Party, Samir Geagea, blasted Sudanese President, Omar Al-Bashir, for visiting Syria on Sunday. Geagea said in a statement on Monday that Al-Bashir’s surprise visit to Syria had “ignored the suffering of 10 million Syrians” at the hands of the Syrian government and their allies. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Serbia’s Vucic and Kosovo’s Thaci clash over Kosovo army formation (video)
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and the President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci clashed over the Kosovo’s decision to transform the nation’s security force into a regular army at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in New York City on Monday. Vucic claimed that such a decision has no legal grounds, adding that the procedure […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US no longer seeking regime change in Syria: envoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 A.M.) – The United States is no longer seeking to topple Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his government, Washington’s envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey, said on Monday. “We want to see a regime that is fundamentally different. It’s not regime change — we’re not trying to get rid of Assad,” Jeffrey said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish Foreign Minister mentions first arrests of Gulen members in US
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) started to make arrests of the members of the Fetullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO), an Islamic social movement prohibited in Turkey, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stated on Monday. The current Turkish government accuses FETO of an attempted coup in July 2016. “The FBI are carrying out [investigative] activities […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mass Media’s Russia Hysteria Is Openly Acknowledging The Power Of Propaganda
“So now the question becomes: how did Russia know to target African American voters, and especially in certain key states,” asked popular #Resistance pundit Amy Siskind in response to a New York Times article claiming Russian social media trolls targeted Sanders supporters and Black voters […]
RIP A-10 Warthog? The Army Wants the F-35
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The US Army wants the F-35 to support its ground troops. *Regardless of the conclusions arrived upon by the ongoing assessment, it is likely both the A-10 and F-35 will perform CAS missions in the immediate years ahead.* The US Army wants the F-35 to support its ground troops. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* It’s that simple. We hear volumes of information about the Marine Corps vertical-take-off-and-landing F-35B, Navy carrier-launched F-35C and Air Force F-35A - but what does the Army think of the emerging Joint Strike Fighter? Does the... more »
The Uzi Is No More: Introducing Israel's Deadly Tavor Assault Rifle
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The Uzi is still around but showing its age, supplanted by more modern submachine guns like the FN P90. Now Israel's modern firearm is the Tavor assault rifle, manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries, which is now making its latest Tavor 7 model available in the United States. *The Tavor primarily fires NATO 5.56 x 45 millimeter rounds, though it can also shoot 9-millimeter ammunition. The weapon is just 25 to 28 inches long, and weighs 7 to 8 pounds, depending on the model.* Israel builds its own high-tech military equipment, such as tanks, missiles ... more »
Worst of the Worst: These Russian Rifles Are Awful
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * These 5 are the worst. *The safety and magazine release are in the same position relative to the magazine of a traditional AK, meaning that they are very far back on the Groza—instead of moved forwards like on more modern bullpups such as the Tavor X95. This makes changing magazines and turning the safety on and off a difficult affair on the Groza.* Russia is famous for producing the AK rifle, an amazing design known for its reliability under adverse conditions. However, Russia has also fielded some rifles with questionable or just plain bad designs a... more »
Brexit, Trump and Putin
A US Senate Intelligence report released Monday notes Russian meddling in the 2016 election is far worse than imagined and continues to this day. This is not news, as this conclusion has been obvious for some time. Yet, seeing an … Continue reading →
Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett: “The Uniquely U.S. Boom”…
CEA Charman Kevin Hassett is a happy MAGAnomic warrior as he continues to explain the disconnect between the strength of the U.S. economy -vs- the world; and how the disconnect impacts the multinationals (Stock Market). . The interview is in … Continue reading →
Details: Mueller Filing Highlights Lengthy Deliberative Process Between FBI Investigators and Andrew McCabe on Flynn Report…
Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack filed a cover letter attempting to explain the reason for the Flynn interview on January 24th, and the official filing of the interview notes (FD-302) on February 15th, and then again on May 31st. To explain … Continue reading →
Cruel And Unusual Punishment
Twitter doesn’t know the difference between a deer and an elk
Did Several Entities Related to President Trump Face Criminal Investigation in 2018?
A popular tweet listed no fewer than six Trump-related entities supposedly under the legal microscope.
Doctoral Cohort Redefine Narrative About MSIs
Howard University’s Ph.D. program in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies emerged from a “seed of people trying to bury” historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), says the inaugural cohort of students in the program.
Russia Deploys 10 Fighter Jets in Crimea
PressTV Published on Dec 17, 2018 Moscow says it’s deploying ten fighter jets to Crimea as tension is rising between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian defense ministry said the fighter jets will be permanently stationed in the Belbek air base in Crimea. It comes after Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov accused Kiev of preparing an armed […]
In Gaza Protests, Israel’s Snipers Leave Hundreds of Young People Disabled
In Gaza Protests, Israel’s Snipers Leave Hundreds of Young People Disabled by https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english For eight months, Israeli snipers have repeatedly targeted protesters’ legs [AP] Israeli forces deployed along the Gaza border have fired live rounds at Palestinian protesters’ legs, ever since demonstrations against Israel’s long-running blockade of Gaza began in March. – And for eight months, […]
Just in Time for Christmas: Satanic Sculpture ‘Snaketivity’ Installed at Illinois Statehouse by Followers from Chicago Satanic Temple
Just in Time for Christmas: Satanic Sculpture ‘Snaketivity’ Installed at Illinois Statehouse by Followers from Chicago Satanic Temple by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ It’s a gift from the Chicago branch of The Satanic Temple. Called “Snaketivity,” the work also has a sign that reads “Knowledge Is The Greatest Gift.” Nearby stands a sign in which the state offers a […]
Lavrov Vows Russia Will Not Wage War Against Ukraine
Lavrov Vows Russia Will Not Wage War Against Ukraine by http://tass.com/ , 17 Dec 2018 Lavrov warns that the Kiev regime is hatching a scheme for an armed provocation on the border with Crimea some time in the last ten days of December. – MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. Russia is not going to wage war against Ukraine […]
Latest Odds of a Shooting War Between NATO and Russia
Latest Odds of a Shooting War Between NATO and Russia by https://consortiumnews.com/ Hungarian scholar George Szamuely tells Ann Garrison that he sees a 70 percent chance of combat between NATO and Russia following the incident in the Kerch Strait and that it is being fueled by Russia-gate. – An Interview with George Szamuely by Ann Garrison, Special to […]
Ursid Meteor Shower 2018 – Eyes On The Skies
nemesis maturity Published on Dec 17, 2018 The Ursid meteor shower will peak in the early morning on Dec. 22, 2018, providing a shooting star show to skywatchers up before sunrise. The Ursids, radiating from Ursa Minor, the Little Dipper. Meteors will appear to be streaming out from the radiant, but they can show up all […]
Setup Almost Complete, Gold Is The Weapon To Bring Down The Central Bank
X22Report Published on Dec 17, 2018 May says BREXIT deal will happen in January 2019. US student loan debt has doubled since the great recession of 2008. Homebuilder optimism is declining rapidly. Trump is continually slamming the Fed this is part of the plan. He is building the narrative to show the people of the US […]
‘Editors Out for Blood’: BBC on the Hunt for Moscow Link to Yellow Vest Protests
RT Published on Dec 17, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9klo The BBC is desperate in its quest to ‘find’ the dreaded Kremlin hand behind the French protests, messages obtained by Russian media indicate. They reveal attempts by one of its journalists to find any trace of Russian involvement. end
US-China Trade War: Will the Truce Last?
RT Published on Dec 17, 2018 We asked Robert Manning, fmr US government adviser on Asia, senior fellow at the Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security and its Strategic Foresight Initiative at the Atlantic Council, and participant of the 2018 Emertech international conference. end
Collateral Damage? Canada Caught in the Middle of US-China Trade War – PM
RT Published on Dec 17, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kk2 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted China for the detention of two Canadian nationals, in what is widely seen as retaliation against Ottawa for seizing a Huawei executive on Washington’s request two weeks ago. end
Ain’t a Dime’s Worth of Difference?
There ain’t a dime’s worth of difference between the Republicans and the Democrats. This quote is attributed to the late George C. Wallace, governor of Alabama in the 1960s and again in the 1980s, and frequent candidate for President of the United States. I used to think it was true and have thought so at […] The post Ain’t a Dime’s Worth of Difference? appeared first on Econlib.
Who’s Afraid of Oscar Lewis?
In the 50s and 60s, Oscar Lewis could easily have been the world’s most famous anthropologist. He wrote a whole series of painstaking ethnographies of poor families from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and India. My 12th-grade AP Government class actually made his Five Families: Mexican Case Studies in the Culture of Poverty required reading. Only recently, though, have I […] The post Who’s Afraid of Oscar Lewis? appeared first on Econlib.
Ice Age ?
Just imagine if the Earth’s oceans all froze into ice. According to our theory of isostasy, the deposits of ice between the outcropping continents have depressed the crust to form the ocean basins. If the ocean ice melted, would that … Continue reading →
Reality
I was replying to some comments when I suddenly realised physical reality is NOT an inanimate, clockwork machine as believed by the physical materialists, but Life or consciousness itself. In this world view, self aware humans are like windows into … Continue reading →
Cannabis company Terra Tech sued for alleged theft, deceptive finances
A businesswoman in Reno, Nevada, is suing Terra Tech, accusing the California-based, vertically integrated marijuana company and various defendants connected to the firm of alleged theft, stock manipulation and filing false reports with government agencies, a local TV station reported. According to the lawsuit filed by Heidi Loeb Hegerich in Washoe County District Court, Terra Tech “has a long […] Cannabis company Terra Tech sued for alleged theft, deceptive finances is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Was Colin Kaepernick Arrested in Massive $200K Drug Bust?
The former NFL quarterback remains a target of salacious news stories.
Poacher Ordered to Watch ‘Bambi’ Repeatedly
Conservation agents have called it one of the largest deer poaching cases in Missouri's history, the Springfield News-Leader reports .
PA: The Good News You May Have Missed
Pennsylvanians may remember our old buddy John Eichelberger, GOP State Senator from Blair County. He ran the Senate Education committee, and... well, he was not a friend of public education. Eichelberger was an upstart candidate, running against the GOP establishment and goosed along by the infamous late-night legislator pay raise. His attacks on teachers and public ed were many. He was the DeVos point man to try pushing vouchers, trashing the teacher pensions, and, in one of his more inspired moments, trying to make teacher sick days something that would have to be negotiated in lo... more »
If Britain Has A Re-Vote On Brexit, Shouldn't We Have A Re-Vote On Trumpanzee?
It looks certain that NC-09 is going to have a do-over election, although, it would seem absurd to allow Mark Harris to participate in it, since the whole reason for having it is because he was caught trying to steal it and should be in prison, not trying again. FL-15 should probably have a re-do as well... and it isn't out of the question. Republicans should take civics courses and learn about what democracy is before they run for election. The U.S. would be a whole lot better off. There are a lot of reasons to have do-overs in the Florida race and the North Carolina race. Less li... more »
UK COLUMN: BREXIT, Integrity Initiative, US Senate Yemen Resolution, ‘The World in 2019′ with guest Mark Anderson
*UK Column News* | UK Column co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with guest Mark Anderson present the early week news round-up... more »
Shockwaves from French 'yellow vest' protests felt across Europe
Garret Martin, Professorial Lecturer, American University School of International Service at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
President Emmanuel Macron has presented himself as a defender of the liberal order against the rising tide of right-wing populism. But he can't lead Europe while mass protests have France in crisis.
French Media Caught Doctoring Images of Yellow Vest Protesters for Televised News
By Vic Bishop All eyes are on the monumental protests in France, where so-called ‘yellow vest’ dissidents are engaging in what is potentially the most... more »
Anti-violence Protests Continue in Belgrade, After Journalist Survives Assassination Attempt
By Filip Stojanovski Protests under the slogan “Stop to Bloody Shirts” continued in Belgrade on December 15, with an estimated 20,000 people demanding that the... more »
Top Five Organic Superfood Vegetables That Also Happen to Be Cheap
The expenses of organic foods are often mentioned by people who don’t happen to buy them very often, but the price of not buying them might actually be higher, especially when you factor in the damage it does to our environment, and the damage pesticides can do to your health over time. While there’s something to be said for shopping smart and not spending above your means, it’s also well worth noting that some of the many of the healthiest organic vegetables can also be bought for as little as two bucks or less. I always find it funny (and a bit sad, of course) when I step up to th... more »
Larisa’s report on Lily’s Leukemia
Parents of ill children go through so much! Hold this family in your prayers! “Lily had clinic today. It was her typical monthly check up. Her numbers still look good. I’m waiting for the day they are all in the normal range but that will probably be a while. We have been working to get her infusions started for her IGG treatment. The process has definitely tried my patience—it’s been 2 weeks now. Not only are Lily’s numbers extremely low which is dangerous but we have a vacation planned at the end of this month and I’m nervous her traveling with such a low immune system. We ...more »
Grudges hurt the holder
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BREAKING – Pientka and Strzok Joint FBI Notes Released – Judge Sullivan Orders Mueller Team To File Public Version of Pientka FBI Interview (FD-302)…
This is interesting. On the eve of Michael Flynn’s sentencing hearing tomorrow, judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered Robert Mueller’s office to publicly file a redacted version of the original 302 (interview notes) that FBI Agent Joe Pientka prepared after Flynn’s … Continue reading →
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 17, 2018
Reuters *Dimitri K. Simes, National Interest:* *Dangerous Liaisons* *Ignoring possible Sino-Russian cooperation against the United States, and the factors that can exacerbate it, could be very costly.* WASHINGTON’S CONVENTIONAL wisdom views a Chinese-Russian alliance as a remote prospect. Defense Secretary James Mattis, who is generally both pragmatic and strategically-minded, sees “little in the long term that aligns Russia and China.” Yet a deeper look at their relations suggests that China and Russia may well build a united front to confront the United States and its allies. Ev... more »
Trump Bullies Asian Countries Into Accepting Deported Refugees Who Fled After Vietnam War
The Trump administration is bullying Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos into accepting refugees with outstanding deportation orders, many of whom fled US wars. The post Trump Bullies Asian Countries Into Accepting Deported Refugees Who Fled After Vietnam War appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Growing Anti-Semitism of Leftist Intellectuals of Color Continues to Ooze Out into the Open
Alice WalkerAs we all know, the left has decided that *black people cannot be racist or antisemitic*. We were reminded of this again recently by *anti-semitic leadership of the "Women's" March*. This type of hypocritical logic continues apologetically amongst our intellectual betters.... Over the weekend, the New York Times Book Review *published a full-length interview with Alice Walker*, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple. The very first question: “What books are on your nightstand?” Walker replied with four, the second of which was: "And the Truth Shall Set ... more »
Alice Embree : Dennis Fitzgerald: Underground journalist and veteran activist dead at 74 in Canada
Fitzgerald was a founder of The Rag in Austin and Houston’s Space City! By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | December 17, 2018 Dennis Fitgerald passed away on December 9, 2018, in British Columbia, Canada, where he had lived … finish reading Alice Embree : Dennis Fitzgerald: Underground journalist and veteran activist dead at 74 in Canada
Report: Women and Minorities Continue to be Underrepresented in Computer Science
Though the field of computer science has seen strides in the increased number of people earning degrees and in job openings across the country in recent years, the field is still lacking diverse representation of women and minorities.
Solange, Black Women & Politics
Several years ago, when my political science colleagues and I were revising our curriculum, I made the argument that we needed to add to our required courses a class that focused on women and politics. Philander Smith College mission is centered on social justice, so it made sense that in our program that we would focus on communities that are often overlooked or understudied in the academy. Therefore we adopted this course along with Black politics and African politics as part of our core curriculum.
Gregory Mannerino, "Post-Market Wrap-up 12/17/18: Meltdown"
Gregory Mannerino, "Post-Market Wrap-up 12/17/18: Meltdown" - https://www.traderschoice.net/
“The Everything Bubble Has Burst… The Next Crisis is Here”
*“The Everything Bubble Has Burst… The Next Crisis is Here”* by Phoenix Capital “The Everything Bubble has officially burst. We have now reached the point at which systemically important debt instruments are collapsing. It is one thing is a relatively small debt bubble (say, subprime auto loans) goes bust… it is an entirely DIFFERENT matter if a more senior debt instruments such as leveraged loans or corporate debt goes bust. As of last week, they have. The leveraged loan market bas officially blown up. The bull market here is OVER. Things are actually so bad that banks are pullin... more »
Saudi Coalition scores big advance along Yemen-Saudi Highway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – The Saudi Coalition troops scored a big advance in northern Yemen on Monday after launching a big assault inside the Al-Jawf Governorate. According to pro-government media, the Saudi Coalition, alongside the Hadi loyalists, captured large parts of the Yemen-Saudi Arabia Highway after a fierce battle with the Houthi forces in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanon regularly registers violations of domestic airspace by Israel – envoy
Lebanon registers breaches of its airspace by Israel almost on an everyday basis, Lebanese Ambassador to Moscow Chawki Bou Nassar told Sputnik Monday, calling on the global community to put an end to aggression against Beirut. “Israel almost daily invades Lebanese airspace and territorial waters and sometimes violates the border of Lebanon. Almost every day they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US does not rule out increasing military presence in Black Sea
The US may consider the possibility of increasing its military presence in the Black Sea, US Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker said on Monday during a press briefing. “As far as the Black Sea goes, Turkey plays a critically important role,” Volker stated. “We also want to work with Turkey on security in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
S-300 missile system deterred US Coalition jets in northeast Syria – Russian official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – The Russian-made S-300 missile defense system has deterred U.S. Coalition warplanes in northeastern Syria, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told reporters on Monday. “After only one battalion of the S-300V4 air-defense system entered combat duty, the intensity of the flights made by the coalition’s air forces in northeastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel developing weapons ‘no other country has’ – Netanyahu (video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is developing weapons “with special capabilities that no other country has.” He made the remarks after he toured a facility of the state-owned defence contractor Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Lod on Monday. Netanyahu also said that Israel is developing “offensive missiles here that can reach anywhere […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
SDF troops attempt push into another Daesh stronghold near Iraqi border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a big assault in the southeastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor province, today, targeting the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) stronghold of Al-Sousah near the Iraqi border. Backed by heavy artillery from their U.S. Coalition partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces began their assault on Monday […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu says Israeli missiles can hit any place in Middle East
Speaking at the state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries near Tel Aviv and standing in front of a display of weapons that he had just toured, Netanyahu explained, “This is an offensive force that belongs to the State of Israel and is relevant for all of our different fronts,” according to a report by Jerusalem Post. The prime minister, who is also Israel’s defense minister following the November 14 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces ambush Saudi-backed troops in northern Yemen (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Houthi forces recently carried out two ambushes against the Saudi-backed troops in Yemen’s Al-Jawf Governorate. Based on the footage released by the Houthi forces, their fighters detonated roadside bombs inside the Al-Sha’af District of Al-Jawf. The Houthi roadside bombing attack resulted in the destruction of two vehicles belonging to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Retaking Idlib is top priority for Syrian government – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Retaking the Idlib province is a top priority for the Syrian government, Foreign Minister Walid Al-Mu’allem said on Monday. Speaking at the Damascus University auditorium, Al-Mu’allem told the crowd that “our priority is liberating Idlib from terrorism.” Al-Mu’allem said that if Damascus can get rid of the terrorists in Idlib […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military concludes preparations for Euphrates offensive: Erdogan
The Turkish Armed Forces have concluded the preparations for a possible military operation in Syria, which may begin at any time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday during a speech in Konya, transmitted by the NTV channel. “We can begin [the operation] in Syria at any moment. Our glorious army has concluded the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why Most Doctors are Wrong About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in nearly every cell of your body and is essential to good health. It plays a role in hormone production, digestion and the manufacture of vitamin D following sun exposure, and helps protect your cell membranes. As noted by Zoe Harcombe, Ph.D., "It is virtually impossible to explain how vital cholesterol is to the human body. If you had no cholesterol in your body you would be dead." Cholesterol has long been vilified as a primary cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet numerous studies refute this hypothesis, demonstrating that cholesterol h... more »
It’s Happening – This is “THE” Fight, There are Trillions at Stake…
CTH has pointed, repeatedly, toward a very specific economic and financial dynamic because President Trump is uniquely focused on Main Street’s “real economy“. Everything happening in/around the financial markets is very predictable when you focus on understanding the principles of … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- December 17, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*CNN:* *North Korea warns 'vicious' US sanctions risk progress on talks* Washington (CNN)North Korea is warning that recent US sanctions could take relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea back to the bristling tension of last year and endanger efforts to remove nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula. The warnings come after the US Treasury Department issued sanctions against three high-level North Korean officials last week that seemed aimed at driving a wedge between President Donald Trump, who has spoken glowingly of leader Kim Jong Un, and the rest of the ad... more »
Pt.2: History is Written by The Winners. Always
*James Corbett:* *"Who gets to write the history textbooks? Where do the history teachers learn about history? What documents are allowed into the historical record, and what documents are excluded? These are not merely academic questions, they go right to the heart of the question of history itself."* Mr Corbett has done an excellent job with the WW1 series. The interview, previously posted was educational. To say the least. *Below is an excerpt from the website: First World War Hidden History* The information is directly related to the Corbett Video embedded at the bottom of thi... more »
The Vietnam War of Health Care
Here we go again with the Obamacare-Threat-Of-The-Month Club. This time, a federal judge ruled Obamacare unconstitutional since the individual mandate is itself unconstitutional. And the Democratic Party, reaching across that aisle with Republicans, helpfully made the individual mandate an absolute part of Obamacare that could not be just whisked away. So, here we go again with the cries of outrage and tears and the—whatever. Here’s an unpopular opinion: It will take Obamacare getting scrapped to get… The post The Vietnam War of Health Care appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Nunchucks Ban in NY Unconstitutional, Federal Court Says
New York state has completely banned private citizens from owning nunchucks since 1974.
Scientists Spot Solar System’s Farthest Known Object
They nicknamed it "Farout."
Trump Meets with Team as Clock Ticks to Partial Shutdown
A partial shutdown risks disrupting government operations and leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay over the holiday season.
Is This ‘Quintuple Skull’ Real?
An image purportedly shows the fused skulls of quintuplets born in the early 1900s.
Belgians March Against Signing of UN Migration Scheme
[image: belgians-march-against-signing-of-un-migration-scheme] Belgian citizens are now joining the fight against power elites attempting to shove globalist UN immigration policies down their throats.
A Million New Jersey Gun Owners Ignore State’s Magazine Ban
[image: a-million-new-jersey-gun-owners-ignore-state-s-magazine-ban] When New Jersey passed its ban on possession of magazines containing more than 10 rounds in June, it gave the state’s million or so law-abiding gun owners 180 days to comply. So far, gun owners have ignored the new law.
Marines Testify: Antifa Goons Attacked Us In Philly
[image: marines-testify-antifa-goons-attacked-us-in-philly] The violent anti-American goons of Antifa attacked two U.S. Marines in Philadelphia on November 17, and on Thursday, the Marines testified in court.
In Which I Get Twitter Banned
On Twitter, there’s a hashtag called #ExMuslimBecause, where folks talk about why they left Islam. In response to someone saying that they didn’t understand why ex-Muslims had left Islam and that they were wrong for doing so, and it was only bad or deluded Muslims that left Islam, I tweeted the following: Many ex-Muslims left…
Suit aims to keep CA highway patrol from assisting federal marijuana enforcement
A class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco County Superior Court is asking a California judge to block the state’s highway patrol from seizing and turning over cash and other assets from state-legal marijuana companies to federal authorities. The lawsuit stems from a case that began in September, when employees from a Humboldt County distribution company, Wild […] Suit aims to keep CA highway patrol from assisting federal marijuana enforcement is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Venezuelan Creditors Have Now Started The Process Of Demanding Payment On Defaulted Bonds
A cashier counts bolivars at money exchange in Caracas, Febreuary 24, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins *Reuters:* *Exclusive: Venezuela creditors demand payment on defaulted $1.5 billion bond - lawyer* CARACAS (Reuters) - A group of creditors has demanded payment on a $1.5 billion Venezuelan bond that is in default, their lawyer said on Monday, kicking off a long-awaited showdown between creditors and the crisis-wracked OPEC nation. President Nicolas Maduro’s government and state-owned companies owe nearly $8 billion in unpaid interest and principal following this year’s defa... more »
Heavy snowfall in Romania
Half of Romania experienced heavy snowfall. Vast parts of the country received more than 15 inches (38 cm) of snow. And the forecast promises more snow for most parts of Romania during the next week. Some areas claimed 71 cm (28 inches) of snow. More than 40 schools are closed in Timis as they remain ... Read moreHeavy snowfall in Romania The post Heavy snowfall in Romania appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Washington DC – 2018 the wettest calendar year on record
Breaks record set 129 years ago in 1889 … and there’s more rain to come … and the month is only half over. Saturday’s rainstorm was expected to dump around 2 inches of rain in the capital region before moving out on Sunday. It’s official: 2018 is DC’s wettest year on record The post Washington DC – 2018 the wettest calendar year on record appeared first on Ice Age Now.
French Media Caught Doctoring Images of Yellow Vest Protestors for Televised News
*Vic Bishop* - We are living in the first ever global information war. Are you paying attention?
Christmas reading
It's that time of year again: that regular annual ritual of weeding out my book stack to fit into my holiday book sack. What books are you struggling to fit into your book sack this summer? Or do you just take a bigger sack? . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
James Comey Talks To Media Following Round #2 Congressional Hearing (Video)…
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to the media at the conclusion of his second day of testimony before a joint House committee conducting DOJ and FBI oversight. . By prior agreement the transcript of the hearing will be made … Continue reading →
Flynn’s Mueller Cooperation – Two Turks Charged With Conspiracy as Agents of Foreign Government…
There’s a rather extensive backstory to the Turkish lobbying efforts that involved Michael Flynn. [BACKSTORY HERE] Much of the Flynn issue was before the election of 2016 {Go Deep} and recent events align exactly as we would expect {Go Deep}. … Continue reading →
Apixaban Thromboprophylaxis in Patients With Cancer.
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NASA’s list of the best air-filtering houseplants.
https://www.upworthy.com/nasa-s-list-of-the-best-air-filtering-houseplants-2
Pterosaurs: Fur flies over feathery fossils
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46572782
‘Farout,’ the most-distant solar system object discovered.
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/12/17/world/most-distant-solar-system-object/index.html
Origins of Pain
Researchers identify pathway that drives sustained pain following injury Researchers have identified the nerve-signaling pathway behind the deep, sustained pain that sets in following injury. A toddler puts her hand on a hot stove and swiftly withdraws it. Alas, it’s … Continue reading →
Eloctate and Alprolix Show Long-Term Effectiveness for Hemophilia in Extension Studies
Treatment of severe hemophilia A with Eloctate and hemophilia B with Alprolix was safe and improved the patients’ annualized bleed rates (ABRs) over four years, according to the results of two extension studies announced by Bioverativ and Sobi. The two open-label extension studies — ASPIRE (NCT01454739), and … Continue reading →
Medical Cannabis for IBD: Is the Web Reliable?
The quality of information on the web about medical marijuana for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was only “average,” a researcher reported here. On the validated DISCERN questionnaire used to assess quality of information, the average score was 42.6, which was … Continue reading →
8 Reasons You’re Waking Up Mid-Sleep, and How to Fix Them
Talk about a rude awakening. One minute you’re snoozing peacefully, the next you’re wide awake in the dead of night. Sound familiar? Unless you’re blessed enough to conk out like the most determined of logs, you may have experienced this … Continue reading →
21 Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder You Should Know
You might misattribute them to other conditions. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be confusing, even for professionals who have spent years learning to diagnose and treat various mental health conditions. People with bipolar disorder are often misdiagnosed as having depression … Continue reading →
The Keto Diet for Type 2 Diabetes (How effective is it?)
The conventional approach for Type 2 Diabetes is to manage the condition with medications and diet, based on the American Diabetes Association guidelines, which still includes a lots of high carb foods, along with a low-fat diet and processed vegetable … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Uno"
Deuter, "Uno" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWVJjS-ieIU
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Following an ancient galaxy-galaxy collision 200 million light-years from Earth, debris from a gas-rich galaxy, NGC 5291, was flung far into intergalactic space. NGC 5291 and the likely interloper, also known as the "Seashell" galaxy, are captured near the center of this spectacular scene. The sharp, ground-based telescopic image looks toward the galaxy cluster Abell 3574 in the southern constellation Centaurus. *Click image for larger size.* Stretched along the 100,000 light-year long tidal tails, are clumps resembling dwarf galaxies, but lacking old stars, apparently dominated by ... more »
Chet Raymo, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"
*"Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"* by Chet Raymo “On a Sunday afternoon years ago we tripped over the hill to the annual races on Beal Ban Strand, an afternoon of thundering excitement up and down the tide-washed sand, sleek and powerful horses ridden by young jockeys in gaily-colored silks. A good time was had by all, but I couldn't help but think of the events that occurred on those cliffs you see in the background of the photograph, just above the head of the jockey in white. In the year 1580, six-hundred Catholics- Spaniards, Italians and Irish, including women and children- were besie... more »
The Poet: Czeslaw Milosz, "Hope"
*"Hope"* "Hope is with you when you believe The earth is not a dream but living flesh, That sight, touch, and hearing do not lie, That all things you have ever seen here Are like a garden looked at from a gate. You cannot enter. But you're sure it's there. Could we but look more clearly and wisely We might discover somewhere in the garden A strange new flower and an unnamed star. Some people say we should not trust our eyes, That there is nothing, just a seeming, These are the ones who have no hope. They think that the moment we turn away, The world, behind our backs, ceases to exist, As... more »
"What Else Could Go Wrong?"
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair." - Douglas Adams So you may need this...
"Stubborness..."
“Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're going to be thinking tomorrow.” - Glen Beaman • “Stubbornness” - http://personalityspirituality.net/
"Positive Self-Deception"
*"Positive Self-Deception"* by Damninteresting.com "Most people think of the "mentally disordered" as a delusional lot, holding bizarre and irrational ideas about themselves and the world around them. Isn’t a mental disorder, after all, an impairment or a distortion in thought or perception? This is what we tend to think, and for most of modern psychology's history, the experts have agreed; realistic perceptions have been considered essential to good mental health. More recently, however, research has arisen that challenges this common-sense notion. In 1988, psychologists Shelly Ta... more »
"The Only Absolute..."
"Never perceive anything as being inevitable or predestined. The only absolute is uncertainty." - Lionel Suggs "Humans may crave absolute certainty; they may aspire to it; they may pretend, as partisans of certain religions do, to have attained it. But the history of science- by far the most successful claim to knowledge accessible to humans- teaches that the most we can hope for is successive improvement in our understanding, learning from our mistakes, an asymptotic approach to the Universe, but with the proviso that absolute certainty will always elude us." - Carl Sagan
Chinese President Xi Facing Criticisms For His Strongman Rule
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L, front) visits an exhibition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up at the National Museum of China in Beijing, November 13, 2018. /Xinhua Photo *Wall Street Journal*: *Xi Jinping’s Strongman Rule Comes Under Fire as China Celebrates Deng’s Reforms* *On Tuesday, Mr. Xi is expected to fire up support for his agenda with a nationally televised speech at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People * BEIJING—China’s Communist elite is marking the launch of the market reforms that fueled the country’s economic miracle with an unusual ... more »
California Is Taking Charge Of Their Climate Change Problems
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America’s wars are against American’s interests
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Saudis Tell US Senate 'Where To Go' - Time To Leave?
The Saudi government has condemned a US Senate resolution accusing the Saudi Crown Prince of being responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. But bigger trouble for the Saudis might be on the horizon, as an historic Senate vote to end the US participation in the Saudi war on Yemen passed on the same day. Though the House is being prohibited by its leadership from voting on its own version of the resolution, the Senate move has raised awareness of the brutal Saudi war and has increased the momentum. What next? Watch today's Liberty Report:
The Daily "Near You?"
Yerevan, Armenia. Thanks for stopping by!
Will The Establishment's Culture Of Corruption Defeat The #GreenNewDeal?
Everybody does it... except those who don't. Yesterday PhilosophRob, a vegetarian, ran two Open Secrets-based lists of how much money some of the presidential candidates in Congress took from hedge fund managers and from lobbyists so far this cycle. It's easy to talk about cleaning up the corruption in Congress at the root of all the county's problems. But who is willing to walk the walk? Hint: look down at the bottom of the two lists. Not everyone is the same. Another list: the probable chairs of the House committees starting January 3: *•* Agriculture- Collin Peterson (Blue... more »
How America’s Foreign Policy Establishment Got China Wrong
*James Curran* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] It would be a mistake to force the current U.S.-Sino relationship into a neat, Cold War straitjacket. CHINA HAS begun to assert a grand vision of its own for a new world. Speaking at the Communist Party’s nineteenth Congress last October, President Xi Jinping presented his country’s authoritarian system as a “new option for other countries,” representing “Chinese wisdom and a Chinese approach to solving the problems of mankind.” When President Donald Trump took the oath of office, the *People’s Daily* editorialized that “Western-s... more »
Failing Upwards: How America’s Military Leaders Can Learn from Their Mistakes
*Dominic Tierney* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The military's top officers may not be interested in failure, but failure is interested in them. SECRETARY OF Defense James Mattis reportedly said: “I don’t lose any sleep at night over the potential for failure. I cannot even spell the word.” To paraphrase Trotsky, American generals may not be interested in failure, but failure is interested in them. In recent decades, the United States has suffered a number of stalemates and defeats in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite the recurrent experience of military fiascos, the... more »
Obsessing Over Global Temperatures
Reification is the Fallacy of Misplaced Concreteness. It is a mental process by which someone comes to believe that an abstraction (idea or concept) is a material, physical object in the real world. Mike Hulme observes that many people are obsessing over global temperatures, not realizing they are abstractions and not things to be […]
West Virginia State University Joins Collaborative Effort to Improve Student Success
West Virginia State University (WVSU) has joined the national effort created by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) called Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success, where 130 public higher education institutions will collaborate to expand college access, award more degrees to students and decrease the achievement gap by 2025. The effort is the […]
University of Rochester Names Dr. Sarah Mangelsdorf as its First Female President
The University of Rochester has appointed Dr. Sarah Mangelsdorf as its first female president. Prior to her new role, Mangelsdorf served as a professor of psychology, chief operating officer and provost at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, according to ABC-affiliate WHAM13. “I’m immensely excited to be joining the University of Rochester, and I am […]
University of Tennessee President Launches Task Force for Administrative Effectiveness
Randy Boyd, interim president of the University of Tennessee (UT), has announced the creation of a Task Force on University of Administrative Effectiveness that will define the responsibilities among the UT campuses and its system administration. “My main goal is to determine if there are opportunities to share best practices, streamline processes, identify practical ways […]
Illinois Professor Fired Amid Allegations of Fabricating Data in Grant Applications
Dr. Fei Wang, a tenured associate professor of cell and molecular biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been fired from his position after board members concluded that he had fabricated scientific data in grant applications to the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. University officials first became aware of Wang’s […]
WATCH: Cop Tries to Kill Innocent Unconscious Teen, Slamming His Face into Curb—Jury Awards $6 Million
Kansas City, MO – After sentencing a former Independence police officer to four years in prison for violating the constitutional rights of a minor, a federal judge released the dash cam video revealing the overzealous cop tazing the teen for no reason and brutally slamming his head onto the street. Although the innocent teen went into cardiac arrest, which resulted in oxygen deprivation and brain damage, the aggressive officer can be seen in the video repeatedly using excessive force on the boy’s unresponsive body. Now, four years after this savage act was recorded on video, the vi... more »
Argentina: A "Triangle" in the Western Corridor
*Argentina: A "Triangle" in the Western Corridor* *By Luis Burgos - Fundación Argentina de Ovnilogía* *BREAKING NEWS* *Report No. 204* of the spectacular and forecasted 2018 UFO Wave emanates from the section of Argentina that has the ***most apparitions of triangular flying objects*** - The Western Buenos Aires Corridor, the name I bestowed upon that virtual strip of land around 2008 due to the constant cloud of reports received, some of which go back to the early days of ufology in the 1950s and 1960s. In this instance, the witnesses were two sisters surnamed Alvarez, ages 13 a... more »
"She Is Batshit Crazy" - What Bruce Blumberg And Other Anti-Science Activists Say About Zen Honeycutt
Two weeks ago, CNN shocked some in the science community by having Vani Hari, who styles herself as "The Food Babe"(1), tell us that the bacterial problem on romaine lettuce was caused by modern medicine. It was no great surprise to most of us, if there is a hyperbolic claim about science CNN is an always reliable platform create a story or at least tweet about it. read more
San Diego Restaurant Recommendation
I am not a foodie you should normally trust, but if you are in San Diego you need to go to Breakfast Republic. Yes, I know it is breakfast and brunch only but skip your evening meal and just go. Most amazing breakfast I have had. Been there several times to their Pacific Beach location. […]
Alan Dershowitz Discusses Tomorrow’s Flynn Sentencing Hearing…
Michael Flynn is scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow by Judge Emmet Sullivan. Former constitutional law professor Alan Dershowitz discusses his opinion on the possibility that Judge Sullivan could throw out the case. Mr. Dershowitz has an opinion piece today at … Continue reading →
British Schools to Teach “All Genders” Can Have Menstrual Periods
[image: british-schools-to-teach-all-genders-can-have-menstrual-periods] A school district in southern England will begin teaching grade-schoolers that “all genders” can have menstrual periods.
Dems and Trump Agree: Shutdown Is Coming Over Wall
[image: dems-and-trump-agree-shutdown-is-coming-over-wall] It appears that part of the government will indeed shut down in four days if the president and Congress do not agree on funding for a border wall. On that a top Trump official and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agree
The Weekly Standard, the “Neo-con Bible,” Ends 23-year Publishing Run
[image: the-weekly-standard-the-neo-con-bible-ends-23-year-publishing-run] The* Weekly Standard*, a magazine that has been described as a “redoubt of neoconservatism” and as “the neo-con bible,” published its final issue on December 17.
Sex crimes in the church
Homosexual priests preying on teen age boys, and a Cardinal preying on seminarians. It's been a tough year for the faithful, says Father Murray at The Catholic Thing. "The faith and love of Catholics for Christ and His Church has been severely tried this year. The common expectation among Catholics that the bishops as a whole shared the same horror of sexual, and in particular of homosexual, immorality among the clergy has been shown to be an illusion. So be it. Love for the Church has prompted laity to call for a reform of the hierarchy. Accountability for past failures to root... more »
White House Will Launch A New Military Space Command This Week
THE PRESIDENT meets with the National Space Council in June 2018 *CNN:* *Trump to launch Space Command this week as Pence promotes space efforts* Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump will order in the coming days the establishment of a new military space command, a move that comes as Vice President Mike Pence plans two high-profile visits related to the US space program, three US officials tell CNN. Pence will visit Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, and is expected to visit the Pentagon this week, in part to discuss Trump's sought-after Space Force. The new Spa... more »
What Do Crowd Control, Burning Skin, and Superbugs Have in Common? 5G
What do crowd control, burning skin, your street corner, and Superbugs have in common? The short answer: 5G networks, which are coming to your town. 5G technology will make wireless networks capable of more data streaming at faster speeds because it uses a broader frequency spectrum, as explained here. Whereas current 4G networks use up to 6 GHz, 5G will use frequencies between 24 GHz and 100 GHz, known as millimeter-wave frequencies. This means that the dozens of small cell towers that will be installed in your neighborhood will be emanating millimeter waves. Also, consider this. T... more »
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