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First Arab Muslim astronaut to lead Saudi space agency amid leadership reshuffle
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With Riyadh still reeling from the global outcry against the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the sovereign reshuffles the leadership in a bid to quell concerns.
Total fire bans as catastrophic fire conditions predicted for part of South Australia
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A forecast for hot and windy conditions has prompted South Australia's Country Fire Service to issue a catastrophic fire danger warning for the state's Mid North region.
Why this Gen Y finally caved in and bought a house in Sydney
After 15 years of renting, Michael Janda has finally bought a house even though he's pretty sure Australian property prices have further to fall. Here's why.
The Sydney beaches to visit to escape the summer crowds
There's more to Sydney in summer than Bondi, Manly and Cronulla. Check out these lesser-known but equally worthy beaches this summer, where you won't have to compete with thousands to snare a prime spot on the sand.
Don't waste your dog's poo — compost it
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A medium-sized dog produces about 180 kilograms of poo a year and with 9 million dogs in Australia, it can really start to pile up. But we can make the most of it.
'There are no heroic people, but only heroic actions'
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A pilot who steered a plane back to safety following a mid-air engine explosion. A nurse who volunteered in Sierra Leone during the Ebola epidemic. We call them heroes — but how do they see themselves?
Wild Oats XI heading for Sydney to Hobart glory after 2017 heartbreak
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Wild Oats XI is set to bring home line honours in the 2018 Sydney to Hobart yacht race after pulling off a tactical masterstroke before sunrise to outmanoeuvre Black Jack and arch rival Comanche.
How you can get the kids involved in citizen science these holidays
Citizen science is hot right now, with plenty of projects to capture your imagination — and helping out with a research project is a great antidote to the excesses of the season.
Why Facebook and other corporate giants need to move beyond 'ruthless capitalism'
Compliments and pizza can motivate staff more than bonuses, says behavioural economist Dan Ariely. The New York Times best selling author shares his ideas on how Facebook, and others, can boost employee morale and ditch ruthless capitalism.
Is it safe to use baby powder after asbestos claims and cancer lawsuits?
There has been increasing debate in recent years about the safety of talcum powder. So we've had a look at how it's made and if you should stop using it.
'It's still game on': Finch says deteriorating MCG pitch means any result is possible
With balls increasingly staying low or rearing up to rap the knuckles of unassuming batsmen, this MCG pitch could yet take a few by surprise, says Aaron Finch.
30 jobs to go as Hobart hotel sold off to house university students
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Nearly 30 staff at Hobart hotel which has been sold off for university accommodation will lose their jobs, but the operator says the company held off telling workers because they didn't want them to "find out before Christmas".
'Little hope' of finding Tasmanian bushwalker alive, police admit
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Rescuers looking for a missing Tasmanian bushwalker stumble on another walker in need of help after injuring an ankle, but authorities say hopes are fading that James McLean will be found alive.
Screws getting tighter
The corporate directed screws are getting tighter. Info has power and Mr. Big is feeling the heat from an increasingly informed and connected global population. The Internet is now being caged - like a protest zone - what the oligarchy calls a 'free speech zone'. That means you can speak out all you want but only in controlled and acceptable locations. In the high-tech world that means the corporate entities control the Internet and can put you in a box so that few ever see or hear from you. This Twitter suspension of @NoWarinSpace is the perfect example of where we are being ... more »
Germany's Bundeswehr Wants To Recruit EU Citizens To The Military
The defense ministry, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has confirmed the Bundeswehr's interest in recruiting foreign EU citizens. Photo: DPA *DW*: *Bundeswehr floats idea of recruiting EU citizens* Recruiting citizens of other EU nations to Germany's Bundeswehr has been floated by its top officer Eberhard Zorn as an "option." They would fill vacancies in posts such as military doctors and IT specialists. Germany's armed forces appeared ready to break with its German nationality prerequisite for fixed-term and professional soldiers Thursday by suggesting that other EU citizens could he... more »
Appeasing Hanson’s Critics
Appeasement is greatly underrated. As I’ve explained before: Didn’t the Munich Agreement prove for all time that appeasement doesn’t work? Hardly. Despite its well-hyped failures, appeasement is an incredibly effective social strategy for dealing with the unreasonable and the unjust… also known as 90% of mankind. Whenever someone makes bizarre demands upon me, my default is not […] The post Appeasing Hanson’s Critics appeared first on Econlib.
I got a Happy Light for Christmas
Overview (Mayo Clinic) “Light therapy is a way to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and certain other conditions by exposure to artificial light. SAD is a type of depression that occurs at a certain time each year, usually in the fall or winter. During light therapy, you sit or work near a device called a light therapy box. The box gives off bright light that mimics natural outdoor light. Light therapy is thought to affect brain chemicals linked to mood and sleep, easing SAD symptoms. Using a light therapy box may also help with other types of depression, sleep disorders and ... more »
Former UMich postdoc earns five-year ban on Federal funding, after admitting to misconduct and then lying
A former postdoc at the University of Michigan admitted to research misconduct, but lied about how extensive it was, according to a new finding by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity (ORI). The ORI doesn’t describe Venkata Sudheer Kumar Ramadugu‘s misconduct — that detail will likely come later in the Federal Register, according to their … Continue reading Former UMich postdoc earns five-year ban on Federal funding, after admitting to misconduct and then lying
Renewable Energy In The UK
By Paul Homewood One reader’s comment yesterday discussed the amount of progress we have made on renewables to date, suggesting it was actually rather impressive. Of course, we also regularly hear similar sentiments from the likes of Claire Perry. As it’s the end of the year, it’s a good time to take stock. […]
ACS @ AALS
For those attending the AALS conference in New Orleans next week, amid many other events the American Constitution Society has two, both on Thursday, January 3rd (flyer here): - A workshop on *The Possibility & Potential of SCOTUS Reform*, co-sponsored with the Society of American Law Teachers (SALT), from 6:00-7:15 in the 3rd Floor-Parish room at the Hilton New Orleans-Riverside, with Daniel Epps, Ruben Garcia, Alan Morrison, and Kate Shaw. - A reception, with featured speaker Bill Marshall, from 7:30-9:00, in the Riverside Building-Quarterdeck C of the same hote... more »
Contrast: Two opposite kinds of human… or president... and today's "spiritual leaders."
- As I write this, Donald Trump finished a super-secret couple of hours hurrying in-and-out of Ain Assad Air Base in Iraq, safely in the middle of nowhere. Snubbing Iraq’s leaders, who deserved a meeting in their own country, which all of DT’s predecessors had the courtesy – and courage – to include. And certainly no visit to men and women actually in the field, which Bush, Clinton and Obama all did. Well well, now he’s able to say “See? I visited troops!” Today, Mr. Trump is *not* our central topic, but an illustrative example of how far down a rabbit-hole of hypocrisy and ration... more »
We Don't Have A Teen Vaping Crisis In The US
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rightly cracking down on sales of vaping devices to minors and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams making a recent statement of concern, media are again repeating claims of an epidemic of vaping among children. read more
With U.S. Forces Now Leaving, Syrian Kurdish Leaders Look To Russia And Assad
*Reuters:* *Let down by U.S., Syrian Kurdish leaders look to Russia and Assad* BEIRUT (Reuters) - Alarmed by a U.S. decision to leave Syria, Kurdish leaders who run much of the north are urging Russia and its ally Damascus to send forces to shield the border from the threat of a Turkish offensive. Their call for a return of Syrian government forces to the border, which Kurdish fighters have held for years, points to the depth of their crisis in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw forces. While little has changed on the ground yet - U.S. forces a... more »
Compendium
*Arctic Sea Ice* It's at a 10,000 year high. (more HERE) Shamelessly lifted from my friend and colleague, John D.) While progressive scientists tell you to ignore the data, suggesting that the current diminished solar activity will soon be eclipsed by global warming -- it's clearly not warming fast enough. Liberal icons like Al Gore said that polar bears would be extinct last year - but they are thriving despite his predictions. And the polar ice grows. There are a lot of numbers, figures, charts and graphs in the article referenced, above, there is a lesson here. More tax can not... more »
Autism Rates Continue to Rise
From the Autism Research Institute newsletter I received in my email inbox today: "Last April, the Centers for Disease Control announced that autism affects 1 in 59 individuals under 21 living in the U.S. That's a 15% increase in prevalence from the previous rate of 1 in 68." Please see these posts for discussion of this increase: Sharp Increase in Autism Rate Among California Kin... - Majia's Blog Majia's Blog: "Autistic" Children Everywhere Autism and the Environment Majia's Blog
While Wall Street Wobbles, Consumers and the Economy Continue Humming
[image: while-wall-street-wobbles-consumers-and-the-economy-continue-humming] While economists and pundits want to blame the stock market’s current volatility on Trump, the shutdown, or something else, the fact is that the Fed is mostly to blame.
Trump Says Shutdown Will Last “Until We Have a Wall”
[image: trump-says-shutdown-will-last-until-we-have-a-wall] Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump said: “I can’t tell you when the government’s going to be open. I can tell you it’s not going to be open until we have a wall.”
Communists Murdered Striking Coal Miners in Poland
[image: cop24-alex-newman-marek-lyszcyna-communists-murdered-coal-miner-strikers] VIDEO - In this interview with The New American magazine, a press officer for the Silesian Freedom and Solidarity Center details how communist troops massacred coal miners for going on strike. The horror unfolded at the Wujek coal mine. Ironically, less then four decades later, communists at the UN COP24 "climate" summit in Poland were demanding that coal be kept in the ground to save humanity from alleged man-made global warming.
Media Buries Truth Again: Dead Migrant Boy’s Father Declined Treatment
[image: media-buries-truth-again-dead-migrant-boys-father-declined-treatment] The father of the migrant boy who died on Christmas Eve declined treatment for the lad.
Brexit and Mental Illness
Mental illness is a social phenomenon. More people are open about the difficulties they live with, and those who don't suffer mental illness will know several people who do. And it's a growing problem. Having worked for five years at my current place, the number of students coming through the doors with mental health needs and requiring support plans of some description have gone up over time. Indeed, there has been a big increase in the last 12 months alone. Compare this with when I first started teaching in 2002, and prior to that my own experience as an undergraduate and the pas... more »
New Taliban Video Shows Intense Training
The 'Y' portion of the choreographed Y-M-C-A push-up formation — always a crowd-pleaser. (Screenshot of video) *Military Times:* *Bring it on! New Taliban video shows intense training for cheer squad competition* Taliban training video documentation is the gift that keeps on giving. And in the true spirit of Christmastime generosities, the organization decided to release a new film — reportedly shot in Afghanistan — documenting their foray into cheer squad competitions. Ditching their typical video recipe of highlighting immense monkey bar-traversing talents, the Taliban Commandos... more »
AZ: Proposed Teacher Gag Law Part of National Push
The proposed teacher gag law in Arizona may look like a piece of small time revenge legislation, but it is actually part of a larger movement to silence teachers in and out of the classroom. When Arizona teachers walked out on strike, it led to a legislative move to increase education funding by $400 million. But it also led to an expectation that some legislators would seek some vengeance on the uppity educators. Enter Rep. Mark Finchem (R) with House Bill 2002, a proposal to stifle teachers when it comes to discussing any kind of politics in the classroom called the "Teacher Code... more »
15 New Year’s Resolutions Every Person Should Actually Make
Making New Year’s resolutions and staying committed to them can be a challenging thing for a lot of people. And even though I think it’s important to have a vision, a clear direction or goal before starting the New Year, … Continue reading →
10 amazing and helpful apps that will inspire you
There are millions of mobile applications available to smartphone users today, and that number will only keep growing as it becomes easier to build and deploy apps. Some apps are for amusement, but others are specifically designed to improve the … Continue reading →
Apple Releases Mysterious iOS 12.1.2 Update After Just ONE Beta
Apple has released iOS 12.1.2 to the public, just about a week after the first beta became available for developers and software testers. The update is a relatively light one. According to Apple’s release notes.. It fixes a bug impacting … Continue reading →
11 Amazing Benefits of Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd
Bitter Melon or Bitter Gourd health benefits includes managing blood sugar and treating diabetes, enhancing body immunity, hemorrhoid relief, help sharpen vision, relieving asthma, enhance skin and treat skin conditions, plays role in cancer prevention and helps treat HIV and … Continue reading →
Science Explains 10 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Walk Every Day
“Walking is a man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates The benefits of walking for our physical and mental health are countless, and a daily 30-minute walk is a simple, accessible, and fun exercise. Walking will also prevent the development of various diseases, … Continue reading →
Outcomes After Zika Virus Infection in Pregnant Women
A lower rate of possible Zika-related deficits was found in offspring of women in French territories in the Americas than has been reported in Brazil. During the past year, Latin American countries and the U.S have reported on the outcomes … Continue reading →
Efficacy of a Two-Drug ART Regimen for Initial HIV Therapy
In a pilot single-arm study, the two-drug regimen dolutegravir + lamivudine achieved viral suppression in 90% of patients at 24 weeks. Increasing data support use of certain two-drug antiretroviral (ART) regimens for maintenance therapy for select HIV-infected patients suppressed on … Continue reading →
Update of Treatment Recommendations for Latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection
An update from the CDC recommends broadening the population that can use once-weekly isoniazid plus rifapentine for LMTI. Sponsoring Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in consultation with members of the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis … Continue reading →
Should We Abandon Isoniazid Monotherapy for Latent TB?
Two new trials support rifampin as a better option than isoniazid for latent tuberculosis. Isoniazid (INH) monotherapy for 6 to 9 months has long been the standard of care for latent tuberculosis treatment. However, numerous observational studies have found low … Continue reading →
Ceftriaxone-Resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae Arrives in North America
The first known case of ceftriaxone-resistant gonorrhea is identified from a woman in Canada. Antimicrobial resistance has, increasingly, limited treatment options for gonorrhea. The CDC recommends dual therapy with ceftriaxone and azithromycin. Few ceftriaxone-resistant isolates have been reported; only … Continue reading →
Silent Service Assassins: Introducing the 5 Best Submarines Ever
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Let the debate begin... *What would you pick? Here is what one of the world's most sought after naval experts came up with...* There have been three great submarine campaigns in history, and one prolonged duel. The First and Second Battles of the Atlantic pitted German U-boats against the escorts and aircraft of the United Kingdom and the United States. The Germans very nearly won World War I with the first campaign, and badly drained Allied resources in the second. In the third great campaign, the submarines of the US Navy destroyed virtually the e... more »
In 2003, a Chinese Submarine May Have Sunk for a Terrifying Reason: Crew Suffocation
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* That is the theory, at least. *Key point: Because it was maintaining radio silence, the PLAN didn’t realize anything was amiss until ten days later. * On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. The fishermen notified the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) which promptly dispatched two vessels to investigate. *(This first appeared earlier in the year.) * At first the PLAN believed the contact to be an intruding submarine from South Korea or Jap... more »
Turkey conducts successful test of its first air bomb (video)
Turkey has successfully tested its first domestically manufactured air bomb, the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology said on Thursday. “The tests of the first air bomb MK-84 developed by our defence industry at the base HABRAS. Turkey’s Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank has been observing the tests. The air bomb weighing 1 ton managed to strike the wall […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin meets with Pashinyan in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with newly-elected Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Moscow on Thursday. “I would like to wish you success, luck in implementing the plans you have made for yourself and your team for the sake of Armenia and its people,” Putin said. The prime minister on his part invited the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Saudi Coalition launches big offensive to captre key area in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition, alongside the pro-government Yemeni Army, launched a large-scale offensive in the Al-Jawf Governorate on Thursday. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Saudi Coalition and Yemeni Army stormed the Houthi-held Khabb w Ash Sha’af District in a bid to capture this strategic area in the Al-Jaw Governorate. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syriac Christian militia issues urgent call to Trump to protect them from Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The Syriac Military Council, a group loyal to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), called on U.S. President Donald Trump to protect them from the upcoming Turkish military invasion in northern Syria. “Now is the time for Christian, Western countries, and for Christian churches & believers worldwide, to protect Christian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes return to Syrian border after Damascus strikes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force has returned to the Syrian-Lebanese border after launching airstrikes over western Damascus on Christmas. According to a source in Damascus city, Israeli warplanes were spotted flying along the Syrian border with Lebanon’s Jabal Al-Sheikh (var. Mount Hermon) region. The source said that the Israeli warplane had […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria to begin flights to Tunisia after long absence
Syria’s only private air carrier Cham Wings Airlines flew to Tunisia on Thursday for the first time, adding another destination to its growing network. “The first tourist flight to Tunisia has taken off,” the airline announced in a Twitter post, which featured a cockpit-view video from the runway. The flight carried 150 passengers to Monastir on Tunisia’s northern coast, Syria’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US builds two military bases along Syrian border (map)
The U.S. military has established two new bases along the Iraqi-Syrian border, the Turkish state-owned Anadolu Agency reported on Tuesday. Citing an Iraqi official, the Anadolu Agency said the U.S. military established the two bases in the western countryside of the Al-Anbar. “The U.S. Army has established two new military facilities in uninhabited parts of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian FM slams Israeli strikes as flagrant violation of international law
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Wednesday that blasted Israel over their recent strikes on west Damascus. According to the statement released by the Syrian Foreign Ministry, the Israeli strikes on its territories was a blatant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 350, which called for a separation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey reveals locations of French military bases in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – For the second time this year, the Turkish state-owned media has revealed the locations of the French military bases in Syria “In four of nine military locations the French are protected by Americans, and in the rest, they operate under the protection of PKK,” the Anadolu Agency said. The article […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia allegedly warns Turkey to stay out of Syria, let Assad take back country
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Russian Federation has allegedly warned Turkey to stay out of Syria and to let the Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad retake the entire country. According to a report from the Associated Press, the Russian Federation warned Turkey against capturing the territories that were under the control of the U.S.-backed forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: I tried to live 100% off the grid for 24 hours
Besides talking about the health of our bodies, here at HNN we talk a lot about the health of our planet. And over the last couple of years we have loved learning about root cellars, vertical gardens, natural swimming pools, and earth ships! RELATED STORY: Ikea’s Flatpack Vertical Garden Can Feed an Entire Neighborhood! But, […] The post VIDEO: I tried to live 100% off the grid for 24 hours appeared first on Health Nut News.
Russia Tells U.S. Not to Interfere in Saudi Crown Prince MBS Becoming King
*Newsweek:* *Russia Tells U.S. Not to Interfere in Saudi Crown Prince MBS Becoming King, Despite Khashoggi Killing* Russia went to bat for Mohammad bin Salman after the young Saudi crown prince came under fire for the killing of a Saudi journalist in Turkey. Russia’s deputy foreign minister and Middle East envoy, Mikhail Bogdanov, warned on Tuesday that the U.S. should not try to influence the line of succession in Saudi Arabia, and he signaled that Moscow believes the 33-year-old prince should succeed his father as king. “The king made a decision and I can’t even imagine on what... more »
Two Homeless Men Allegedly Broke Into Home, Cooked Dinner
Two homeless men have been charged with burglary after a California man said he came home to find them cooking dinner.
Uh Oh – Food Stamp Money Will Run Out by the End of January if Gov’t Shutdown Lasts that Long
[image: food] At this point it is very easy to imagine a scenario in which this shutdown extends into February, and when food stamp benefits get cut off we could truly see a national temper tantrum unlike anything that we have ever seen before. The post Uh Oh – Food Stamp Money Will Run Out by the End of January if Gov’t Shutdown Lasts that Long appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Backreaction's jihad against particle physics continues
Three weeks ago, I discussed Sabine Hossenfelder's insane attack against an innocent promotional video for a future particle collider. The video is perfectly fine and I would personally okay every piece of it. It's just a planned $10 billion collider that is meant to go further on the energy frontier which means that it will be sensitive to phenomena in particle physics – at higher energies, shorter distances, potentially new particles, unparticles, and other things related to the particle spectrum including dark energy but also dark matter – than the previous colliders. The layper... more »
$60 Billion, James Mattis and ISIS
Here is a sample letter I posted to a few Senators’ websites. Please feel free to adapt and use with your Senators and Congressperson. I encourage people to reach out to their legislators, commenting on good work and needed efforts. … Continue reading →
Saudi King Orders A Major Cabinet Reshuffle
*Al Arabiya*: *Saudi Arabia reshuffles Council of Ministers* Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, issued a royal decree on Thursday reshaping the country’s cabinet. A royal decree was also issued to restructure the Political and Security Affairs Council, headed by the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Ibrahim al-Assaf was appointed as Foreign Minister and Adel al-Jubeir as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz was appointed as Minister of National Guard, Turki Shabbaneh as Minister of Media, while Hamad al-Sheikh was appoi... more »
Murkowski to reintroduce bill to help abused Native American women
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) aims to reintroduce legislation in the next Congress to combat violence against Native American women. Murkowski told reporters last week that she spoke to outgoing Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.), who first introduced the bill in 2017 and vowed to make it a priority. The bill "she has helped to advance, I am going to encourage every step of the way, aggressively and early,” Murkowski said, according to her office, as first reported by HuffPost. “I’m looking for partners. I’ve already talked to Sen. [Maria] Cantwell, she’s willing to join up w... more »
6 Hints that Baby Jesus Stories were Late Additions to Early Christian Lore
*Valerie Tarico* - The wonder-filled birth story of the baby Jesus was centuries in the making.
Tylenol Damages the Brains of Children, Research Reveals
*William Parker, Ph.D* - It has a wide range of toxic side effects you should be aware of.
Why You Should Avoid Palm Oil Like the Plague
*Natasha Longo* - Palm oil marketing has succeeded in blinding us from the truth.
Melania Trump's Visit To Iraq Marks The First Time That A 'First Lady' Has Traveled To An Active Combat Zone
President Trump and the First Lady traveled to Iraq late on Christmas night to visit with our troops and Senior Military leadership to thank them for their service, their success, and their sacrifice and to wish them a Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/s2hntnRwpw — Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 26, 2018 WNU Editor: A WNU reader sent me in this post .....* Melania Trump mocked for wearing Timberland boots while visiting troops* (Yahoo News). She pointed out this paragraph .... .... *For the visit, which was unscheduled, Melania broke first lady precedent by travelling to an a... more »
They’re Baaaack! From Too Big to Fail to Too Rich to Care
When there are no consequences to transgressions, immorality and corruption become norms. As we witness Wall Street yet again teetering and the Federal Government in shutdown mode, it is evident that we are led by the lawless in DC and gamblers in Manhattan. Our politics and economy has been commandeered by people who benefit the more society suffers. While hundreds of thousands of government workers are beset by financial anxieties, unsure when they will get… The post They’re Baaaack! From Too Big to Fail to Too Rich to Care appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
New Poll Finds Widespread Cynicism and Alienation Over The Iraqi Govt
In May 2018 Iraqis went to the polls to pick a new government. The results were the lowest turnout since elections started in 2005 and widespread cheating by the ruling parties. The participation rate showed deep cynicism towards the political system, which was confirmed by the fraud that took place. A recent public opinion poll conducted from August to October 2018 pointed to the Iraqi public having little faith in the country’s politics. Almost three quarters of respondents said they were unhappy with the May results, nearly two thirds felt they had no say in the nation, and that... more »
Iraqi Lawmakers Demand The Expulsion Of U.S. Soldiers
The airbase visit by President Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, lasted for about three hours [Jonathan Ernst/Reuters] *The Guardian/AP*:* Iraqi lawmakers demand US withdraw troops after surprise Trump visit* Politicians from Iraq’s parliament called for vote to expel US forces and promised to schedule session to debate the matter. Iraqi lawmakers have demanded US forces leave the country in the wake of a surprise visit by Donald Trump, which politicians denounced as arrogant and a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. Politicians from both blocs of Iraq’s divided parliament called for... more »
Xmas Weather In The UK
By Paul Homewood The annual Boxing Day dip at Overstrand, Norfolk Hope you’ve all had a good Xmas. Weather wise, it’s been dry and mild here, good for the dogs! Some people of course prefer a white Christmas and complain that they are now a thing of the past. But were cold Christmas’ s […]
TRUMP SHUTS DOWN GOVERNMENT TO CAUSE CRISIS HE HOPES (IN VAIN) TO USE. THE NEXT LEADER TO BE FORCED INTO HIDING?
*According to the Department of Agriculture, if this government shutdown stretches into February there won’t be money for food stamps, reports Infowars.* *And it certainly looks like this shutdown could last for quite a while, because President Trump is not backing down on his demand for border wall funding, and the Democrats have pledged not to give him a single penny. * *So a few weeks from now, approximately 38 million people could be suddenly cut off from the food stamp program. If that scenario were to unfold, there is no telling what could happen. After just a few days, gover... more »
Iraqi lawmakers demand US withdraw troops after surprise Trump visit
Local politicians from opposing parties call for US forces to leave Iraq, after Trump’s visit to US troops in the country on Boxing day. Although Trump says he has no plans to withdraw troops
Chapter 23: Tony Blair, his Pedo-Infested Ministers and how Zionism and Pedophilia Reign Supreme Part 2
For her Illuminati lineage, the true essence of one Dame Margaret Oppenheimer-Hodge emerges while she presided over the Islington council between 1982 and 1992, the direct overseer in charge of her district’s social services for children. During her decade long leadership, all dozen Islington group homes she governed became overrun by infiltrating pedophiles on staff throughout her “care” homes, her council run schools, her social services offices, her own Islington council that as foxes guarding the pedo-henhouse were also at liberty to farm out their susceptible kids to VIPs for ... more »
Chapter 23: Tony Blair, his Pedo-Infested Ministers and how Zionism and Pedophilia Reign Supreme Part 1
This section will chronicle in full detail the systematic child abuse and nonstop cover-up of the British government protecting its own army of hardcore pedophiles who for over a half century have been free to act out their child raping pathology against UK’s most vulnerable population – children in group home care. The massive evidence is overwhelming yet to this very day not one politician in the UK Parliament or prime minister cabinet has ever been brought to justice. Britain is a disgrace to the entire world, serving as just the tip of the iceberg permitting hundreds, if not th... more »
WikiLeaks Releases U.S. Embassy Shopping List, Further Exposing Surveillance By The Special Collection Service
By Aaron Kesel The international whistleblowing organization, WikiLeaks, has published a Christmas-themed searchable database of more than 16,000 acquisition requests posted by United States... more »
How Government Ruined Higher Education
By Anthony Mueller The rise of the costs of the American higher educational system began when expansion became the aim of education policy. The new... more »
Grassroots Networks Mobilize From Coast to Coast to Promote Digital Rights: 2018 Year in Review
By Shahid Buttar The digital rights movement showed its strength this year by projecting influence in jurisdictions across the United States. Community organizations on both... more »
The Federal Reserve Is A Suicide Bomber With A Deeper Agenda
By Brandon Smith Central bankers are sociopathic in nature and sociopathic people tend to behave like robots. When one understands the motivations of central bankers,... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 27
1945 Regent of Iraq gave speech promising political reform improved social security fighting employment redistribution of wealth 1986 Iraq counterattack recaptured Um al-Rassas island in Basra Ended Iran Op Karbala 4 Iran lost 800 dead 200 prisoners Iraq lost 800 dead 2000 wounded (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War Volume 3: Iraq’s Triumph*) (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*) (Musi... more »
The Mattis Dilemma
[image: undefined] The resignation letter of Secretary of Defense James Mattis that was published last Thursday revealed much of the Deep State mindset that has produced the foreign policy catastrophes of the past seventeen years. Mattis, an active duty general in the Marine Corps who reportedly occasionally reads books, received a lot of good press during his time at Defense, sometimes being referred to as “the only adult in the room” when President Donald Trump’s national security and foreign policy team was meeting. Conveniently forgotten are Mattis comments relating to how to “B... more »
The Arrested Chinese Princess and the Next Evil Empire
[image: the-arrested-chinese-princess-and-the-next-evil-empire] It’s what they call an international incident — that’s what happens when you lock up Chinese “royalty.” And this is precisely what the arrest of a possible heiress apparent to a Chinese tech leviathan, one that’s a major player in the nation’s world-domination scheme, amounts to.
Lurching Further Leftward, Democrats to Push Single-payer Healthcare
[image: lurching-further-leftward-democrats-to-push-single-payer-healthcare] Flush with success in the midterm elections, Democrats are preparing to renew their push for single-payer healthcare.
Calif. Senator: Companies Want to “Make Money” in “Climate Arena”
[image: cop24-alex-newman-bob-wieckowski-companies-want-to-make-money-in-climate] VIDEO - In this interview with The New American from the UN COP24 "climate" summit in Poland, California Senator Bob Wieckowski argued that America would follow the lead of his state's "global warming" policies. Wieckowski, who represents the district where Tesla is based, wants more tax money to subsidize unreliable, unproductive interests. He touted the alleged "blue wave" and blasted the "noise" made by Trump. One of only two American elected officials at the UN confab in Poland, the senator acknowl... more »
Fireside Chat: One Goal for 2019- Trump Declares GM’s Business Model an Act of Treason
Fireside Chat: One Goal for 2019- Trump Declares GM’s Business Model an Act of Treason Video of Fireside Chat: One Goal for 2019- Trump Declares GM’s Business Model an Act of Treason In the midst of the constant churning the media employs to distract us, a most salient fact about the future of the United States got buried this December. GM decided to lay off 14,000 workers, closing significant productive capacity, all in pursuit of increasing its stock value and servicing its corporate debt and speculative activities. The only national political figure who seemed to notice this w... more »
MACRON IS A BROKEN MAN, SO EXHAUSTED HE HAS PUT MAKE UP EVEN ON HIS HANDS TO HIDE HIS FATIGUE, SAY FRENCH MEDIA
*MACRON SNAPPED IN HIS HIDING PLACE. A SUPERYACHT?* *A former conservative French Education Minister has launched an astonishing attack on Emmanual Macron calling him "a kid" who understands absolutely nothing" about what's going in the country. * *https://lanouvelletribune.info/2018/12/luc-ferry-a-propos-de-macron-on-a-mis-un-gamin-a-lelysee-il-ne-comprend-rien/* *Recall, dear reader, Macron is the very president, who has just gone into hiding to avoid public anger according a headline in The Times.* *Macron is now so exhausted that he puts make up even on his hands to hide his f... more »
Bribe? Campaign Contribution? What's The Difference? And Who Defines The Difference?
Pelosi is going to establish another select Committee on Climate Change and appoint Tampa Democrat Kathy Castor as chair instead of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. As I've mentioned, Castor is relatively (even very) scrupulous about *not* taking money from industries she takes part in writing legislation for unlike most of her colleagues. Virtually all Republicans, New Dems and Blue Dogs seek out assignments on the "honey pot committees" (Financial Services, Way and Means, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture... specifically so that they can use the position to sell their votes to the indus... more »
3 Benefits of an Improved Saudi-Israeli Relationship
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Middle East* [image: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to members of the foreign media during annual New Year's toast event in Jerusalem December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen] Challenges posed by Tehran will push Riyadh and Jerusalem closer together. Saudi Arabia’s recent intimacy with Israel can be best explained with reference to the adage “my enemy’s enemy is my friend.” The enemy in this instance is Iran, which both countries perceive as a threat to their strategic interests in the Middle East. Iran is engaged in a fierce competitio... more »
Syria is a Distraction from Great Power Competition
*Kerby Davis* *Security, Middle East* [image: A U.S. Soldier surveils the area during a combined joint patrol in Manbij, Syria, November 1, 2018. Picture taken on November 1, 2018. Courtesy Zoe Garbarino/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.] That the foreign policy establishment cannot recognize the tension between perpetual war and the implications of destabilizing great power rivalry shows a lack of imagination and focus. President Donald Trump’s sudden order to withdraw from Syria has kicked up a firestorm of protest... more »
President Trump's Twitter Account Video Revealed Covert U.S. SEAL Team Five Deployment During Iraq Visit
.@FLOTUS Melania and I were honored to visit our incredible troops at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.! pic.twitter.com/rDlhITDvm1 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 26, 2018 *Newsweek:* *Donald Trump Twitter Account Video Reveals Covert U.S. Navy SEAL Deployment During Iraq Visit* President Donald Trump and the White House communications team revealed that a U.S. Navy SEAL team was deployed to Iraq after the president secretly traveled to the region to meet with American forces serving in a combat zone for the first time since being elected to office. Wh... more »
Western Media Silent as UN Panel Exposes Organ Theft, False Flag Attacks by White Helmets
[image: white helmets] Days after a more than one-hour-long panel on the White Helmets' criminal activity at the United Nations, and the Western corporate media is silent. The post Western Media Silent as UN Panel Exposes Organ Theft, False Flag Attacks by White Helmets appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
‘Nobody Came’: Young Mom Suffers Horrific Death in Jail as Guards Ignore Cellmate Begging for Help
[image: jail] A young new mom was suffering from a perforated ulcer in jail and needed medical help, but deputies ignored her and her cellmates pleas until she died. The post ‘Nobody Came’: Young Mom Suffers Horrific Death in Jail as Guards Ignore Cellmate Begging for Help appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Extra Security Expected for Brazil’s Bolsonaro Inauguration
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While most Brazilians make plans for New Year’s Eve and Day, a select group of people are working around the clock to assure that the inauguration of President-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, on January 1st, runs smoothly and without incidence. Additional security measures have been taken […] The post Extra Security Expected for Brazil’s Bolsonaro Inauguration appeared first on The Rio Times.
Christmas Sales Growth in Brazil is the Highest Since 2014
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilians spent more on Christmas this year, reflecting optimism for the country’s economy in the near future, according to data released on Wednesday by Brazil’s National Confederation of Shopkeepers (CNDL) and the Credit Protection Service (SPC Brazil). The growth of 2.66 percent in relation […] The post Christmas Sales Growth in Brazil is the Highest Since 2014 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Five of the Best Pre-New Year’s Eve Parties this Weekend in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – If there’s one thing Rio’s residents know, it’s how to party. From Carnival to the Olympics to the World Cup, the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’ is no stranger to hosting unforgettable events. And with this year’s famous ‘Reveillon’ (New Year’s Eve) celebrations falling on a Monday, here […] The post Five of the Best Pre-New Year’s Eve Parties this Weekend in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ronaldo Speaks Out on Racism After Chants Aimed at Koulibaly
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly had monkey noises directed at him throughout the Serie A game at Milan's San Siro stadium.
Boy Survives Avalanche That Buried Him for 40 minutes
Rescue workers described the operation as "miraculous" because they said chances of survival are minuscule after 15 minutes under the snow.
Iraqi Lawmakers Demand US Withdrawal After Trump Visit
Politicians from both blocs of Iraq's divided Parliament called for a vote to expel U.S. troops and promised to schedule an extraordinary session to debate the matter.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 360 – 2018
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Tree-ring analysis explains physiology behind drought intolerance
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / December 27, 2018 Public Release: 26-Dec-2018 Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. – Tree rings tell the story of what’s happening physiologically as fire suppression makes forests more dense and less tolerant of drought, pests and wildfires, new research shows. Scientists at Oregon State University and […]
2018 will be the first year with no violent tornadoes in the United States
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / December 27, 2018 From LMT Online In the whirlwind that is 2018, there has been a notable lack of high-end twisters. We’re now days away from this becoming the first year in the modern record with no violent tornadoes touching down in the United States. […]
Argentina: 2018 UFO Wave Records 207th Case
*Argentina: 2018 UFO Wave Records 207th Case* *By Luis Burgos - FAO / ICOU* The 207th report of the 2018 UFO Flap has been recieved from no less than the locality where the world record of UFO landing imprints occurred in 1985 (150 ground marks of all sorts): the town of Atalaya, at the very heart of "The Nest". "My UFO experience took place on Sunday, 9 December [2018] in the locality of Atalaya, district of Magdalena (Buenos Aires). The time was 21:15 hours and I was heading toward the town's gazebo. As I headed back on my bike, distracted and enjoying the silence and peace o... more »
Did President Trump's Signing Of MAGA Hats Brought By To Him Soldiers Violated Military Rules?
*CNN:* *Troops bringing Trump hats to sign may violate military rule* (CNN)President Donald Trump made his first visit to a war zone on Wednesday, receiving an enthusiastic reception from many US troops there -- some of whom may have run afoul of military rules. Video footage and the written report of Trump's visit with service members in Iraq showed the President signing "Make America Great Again" hats and an embroidered patch that read "Trump 2020." But troops' requests for the autographs could brush up against Department of Defense guidelines for political activities. *Read mo... more »
VIDEO: I want you to stop recycling
While the title might suggest nothing more than “click-bait” (and I’ll admit that’s why I clicked on it in the first place) this video is important and worth your time to watch: If we really want to solve the world’s environmental issues, it isn’t going to be a simple or quick fix AND we are […] The post VIDEO: I want you to stop recycling appeared first on Health Nut News.
A book pricing experiment
I'm trying a new approach to selling my books. At their former price level ($3.99 to $4.99 per book), sales had been slowing, largely due to the impact of the Kindle Unlimited subscription library on book sales (which has been substantial, as I reported during the launch of my latest trilogy earlier this year). I've accordingly reduced the prices of all my science fiction and fantasy novels to $2.99 per volume. This means less money for me, of course, but I hope it'll encourage more sales, so that I make up in volume what I lose on individual profit. I'm trying to balance my boo... more »
These presidential historians today!
*THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018First part of a year-end report:* If we were inclined to restart today, we might restart with this New York Times editorial, which is actually an "editorial substitute." In hard copy, the presentation looks like the day's lone editorial. In fact, it's a signed "Editorial Observer" piece by Bill Saporito, who's identified (though only on line) as "a contributor to the editorial board." Is a *contributor to* the editorial board the same thing as a *member of* the editorial board? As best we can tell, the answer is no. That said, Saporito's piece has the l... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Mormonism Good For Body As Well As Soul? Soldiers are taking over Venezuela's oil industry, and the country with the world's biggest oil reserves is falling further behind Israel Preparing For Comprehensive War In Syria: ReportIs China Getting Too Close To Israel? Breakthrough: Chinese Scientists Turn Copper Into 'Gold' Japan Suffered Biggest Natural Population Decline On Record In 2018 Demographic Stagnation: US Population Growth Hits 80-Year Low Bipartisan Support Is Growing For Gun Confiscation In 2019China To Take Over Kenya's Largest Port Over Unpaid Chinese Loa... more »
Protesters ransack Ebola isolation ward, 24 patients escape
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission denies voters in the east of the country their first chance at a democratic transfer of power, sparking violent unrest.
Is Hanif Atmar The Next President Of Afghanistan?
Mohammad Hanif Atmar *Prateek Joshi, RCD/The Interpreter*: *Could Hanif Atmar Become the Next President of Afghanistan?* As the international community mulls speedy reconciliation with the Taliban, Afghanistan is set to witness presidential elections in April 2019. Amid a deteriorating security situation caused by the Taliban’s mounting attacks on the security forces, and the lack of any clear insight on Washington’s negotiations with Taliban, the nation still seeks a strong leadership capable of insulating its citizens from rising instabilities. The challenge was further compound... more »
Social Media Content Moderation: The German Regulation Debate
Over the past year, lawmakers from Brussels to Washington have discussed whether and how to regulate social media platforms. In Germany, a central question has been whether such platforms—which Germans call social network providers (SNPs)—should be held liable if they fail to delete or remove illegal content. In 2017, the German Bundestag provided an answer to this question when it enacted the Network Enforcement Act (NEA), which came into effect in January 2018. The law requires SNPs with more than two million registered users in Germany to remove “manifestly unlawful” content wit... more »
Health department attorneys in Florida oppose medical marijuana ruling
Florida Department of Health lawyers asked an appeals court to overturn a circuit judge’s ruling they say “injected confusion and uncertainty” into licensing of medical marijuana businesses in the state. That judgment could lead to more MMJ licenses for the Sunshine State’s plant-touching companies. The case centers on a 2017 law, passed during a special […] Health department attorneys in Florida oppose medical marijuana ruling is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Los Angeles cannabis market’s slow liftoff and future: Q&A with city’s top regulator, Cat Packer
Los Angeles picked Cat Packer in 2017 to oversee the city’s cannabis market, considered one of the world’s largest. Packer – the executive director of L.A.’s Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) – spoke with Marijuana Business Daily at the end of November about the city’s regulated market and expectations for 2019. Many businesses are concerned about […] Los Angeles cannabis market’s slow liftoff and future: Q&A with city’s top regulator, Cat Packer is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
No Monument To Honor U.S. Senator McCain In Washington
A rainy, gray sky tops the U.S. Capitol dome on the first day of the new session of Congress in Washington, U.S. January 3, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Washington Times:* *Push to rename Senate office building for McCain fizzles: 'We are left with a monument to bigotry'* *Richard Russell survived another scare.* The segregationist Democrat’s name continues to adorn the Senate’s oldest office building, despite promises by top senators that this would be the year they finally erased it and replaced it with the name of their newly departed colleague Sen. John McCain. “Nothing will... more »
A Russian Tale On How Putin's State Works
Red Square *Economist:* *The inner workings of Vladimir Putin’s state* *A set of illicit recordings reveal the fall of Alexander Shestun* MOSCOW’S MAXIMUM security Lefortovo jail, where the KGB held its most important prisoners, has seen its share of revolutionaries, commissars, dissidents, ministers, oligarchs, governors and generals. Alexander Shestun is different. Until his arrest in June, he was the head of the district of Serpukhov, an outlying city in the Moscow region. But he matters more than his job title suggests. His rise and fall give an insight into the mechanics of po... more »
UN ceasefire committee holds first official meeting in Hodeidah
A UN-led committee tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Hodeidah and its surrounding areas held its first meeting in the Yemeni port city on Wednesday. Footage shows retired Dutch general Patrick Cammaert, who heads the joint committee, arriving with head of the Yemeni government delegation Major General Sakhir Aziz and other Yemeni government officials in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
YPG forces digging tunnels around Manbij as Turkish military op approaches (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) are allegedly digging tunnels around Manbij to protect the city from the upcoming Turkish military invasion. According to the state-owned Anadolu Agency, their journalists captured new footage of the YPG forces digging tunnels around the city of Manbij. “The new Anadolu Agency footage shows […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Bahrain to reportedly reopen embassy in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Bahrain will reportedly reopen their embassy in Syria after cutting off ties with the country during the early years of the conflict. According to reports from Damascus, the Bahraini embassy in Syria will be reopened in the next ten days. This move by Bahrain comes on the same day that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Explosion heard near US Embassy in Iraq shortly after Trump visit – report
Following US President Donald Trump’s visit to Baghdad, a series of blasts were heard in the heavily guarded Green Zone, close to the US Embassy in Iraq, Russian media reported Thursday, citing Shafaaq news. Several mortar rounds landed and exploded in the vicinity of the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, according to Shafaaq news. Embassy guards swiftly fired a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New satellite images show Israeli strikes destroyed Syrian Army base (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The satellite image company ImageSat (ISI) released several photos on Thursday of the destroyed Syrian Arab Army (SAA) base in the western countryside of Damascus. The photos show the before-and-after satellite images of the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Armored Division base in the west Damascus town of Qatana. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS setbacks continue as they lose another town in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) setbacks continued on Thursday as their forces lost another town in the Deir Ezzor province. Backed by U.S. Coalition airstrikes, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) managed to score a big advance in eastern Deir Ezzor, today, after launching another big attack on the town of Abu […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Google forced to delete custom-made map of Kurdistan amid pressure from Turkey
Google has taken out a map of Kurdistan from My Maps, a service that enables users to create custom maps with their own notes and lines. The map in question showed the borders of Kurdistan, a historical region inhabited predominantly by Kurds, superimposed on the borders of Turkey, Syria, and Iran. According to the Kurdistan-based media group Rudaw, the tech giant’s move came in response to a complaint from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Saudi Arabia replaces Adel Al-Jubeir as foreign minister
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – Saudi Arabia has relieved ‘Adel Al-Jubeir from his duties as Foreign Minister after a new cabinet reshuffling was announced by the Gulf kingdom earlier today. According to a press statement from Riyadh, Al-Jubeir has been moved from Foreign Minister to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, effective immediately. Former Finance […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UAE embassy set to reopen in Damascus after seven years (video)
The United Arab Emirates is gearing up to reopen its embassy in Damascus on Thursday after it had been closed for seven years, the Syrian information ministry said. Footage shows people putting finishing touches to parts of the embassy, including its seal and lights. The embassy had been closed since the early stages of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large Turkish military convoy heads to Hama countryside
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Turkish military sent another large convoy to the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this week, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. According to the SOHR report, the Turkish military convoy entered Syria through Idlib before making their way to their observation posts in the Hama Governorate. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Thousands of Syrian refugees return from Lebanon and Jordan – report
More than 24,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homes from the territory of Jordan and Lebanon in one month, said head of the Russian Reconciliation Center for the Opposing Sides and Control over the Movement of Refugees Lieutenant General Sergei Solomatin. “The border crossings for refugees continue to operate on a routine basis. Over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey would not let US inspect Russian S-400s – source
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu assured the Russian ambassador to Ankara, Alexei Yerkhov, that Turkey would not provide the United States with the opportunity to study S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. “Our minister assured the Russian ambassador that there are no talks that Turkey will provide the United […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Elite Syrian Army brigade heads to Manbij outskirts as Turkish op approaches
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 P.M.) – An elite brigade from the Syrian military has been redeployed to the outskirts of Manbij, a source told Al-Masdar News this afternoon. According to the source, the Syrian military sent their elite 106th Brigade of the Republican Guard to the western outskirts of Manbij this week. The 106th Brigade was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey successfully tests new domestic-made bomb
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – Turkey has successfully tested a domestic-made bomb that was previously unveiled during a military conference in Ankara. According to the Yeni Safak publication, Turkey successfully tested the domestic-made MK-48 bomb from their newly unveiled Warhead Rail System Dynamic Test Infrastructure (HABRAS). “HABRAS is used to test the efficiency of domestically-developed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syria to reopen UAE embassy this afternoon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – A Syrian official told the Sputnik News Agency of Russia on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in Damascus will be reopened this afternoon. According to the Sputnik report, the Syrian government is holding a reopening ceremony at the Emirati embassy this afternoon. The Emirati embassy was previously […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia says idea behind US withdrawal ‘gambit’ has yet to be found
The reasons for the US decision to withdraw troops from Syria, as well as Washington’s future plans in the Middle East, are not yet known, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Igor Tsarikov said on Thursday. “We have repeatedly pointed out that the US illegitimate armed presence in Syria is an obstacle to settlement. However, we still do not know anything about the reasons for this decision of the future plans […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia denies pledging new funds to reconstruct Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A Saudi government official has denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding the kingdom’s alleged pledge to pay for Syria’s reconstruction. “Saudi Arabia has now agreed to spend the necessary money needed to help rebuild Syria, instead of the United States,” Trump’s tweet began. “Isn’t it nice when immensely wealthy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
PROTESTS IN DR CONGO SHOW HOW USING AN EBOLA FALSE FLAG FOR POLITICAL ENDS NO LONGER WORKS IN OUR DECOMPARTMENTALIZED WORLD
*Leading church leaders, politicians and people in the DR Congo have accused president Joseph Kibala of using the Ebola outbreak as a pretext to rig elections.* *https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2018/12/26/congolese-church-leaders-warn-against-further-election-delays/* *http://www.africanews.com/2018/12/27/drc-election-hub-top-opposition-candidate-calls-for-debate/* *The protests are a sign of the scale of oppositions that the Globalists are set to have if they ever try to use the "Ebola plot" in other parts of a decompartmentalized world to control unrest from an engineered fina... more »
Protestors attack Ebola isolation centre and government agency in DR Congo as patience with false flag epidemics wears thin
*From The Telegraph Our Foreign Staff 27 DECEMBER 2018 • 12:33PMFollow Protesters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni ransacked an Ebola isolation centre on Thursday and it is possible that patients fled, senior health officials said.* *The protests came in response to the decision by Congo's electoral commission on Wednesday to exclude the cities of Beni, Butembo and their surrounding areas from voting in Sunday's presidential election due to the Ebola outbreak and militia violence.* *Protesters also attacked the office of the government agency coordinating ... more »
Don’t Withdraw from Syria Just Yet
*Sam Sweeney* *Security, Middle East* [image: Image by Samuel Sweeney taken in Raqqa on December 11, 2018. A bombed van in front of Qasr al-Banat, a historic site in Raqqa dating to Harun al-Rashid's caliphate which also used Raqqa as its capital, from 796 to 809 AD.] Leaving Syria now would likely result in extended chaos in northeastern Syria; nothing would give ISIS a greater opportunity to regroup. President Donald Trump: I appreciate your desire to bring our troops home from Syria. The Islamic State is indeed nearly defeated in Syria, for now, and you are right to not want ... more »
Warnings From Eurasia
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Europe* [image: FILE PHOTO: A Tu-160 heavy strategic bomber flies during the Victory Day parade above Red Square in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2015. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor/File Photo] Perhaps the globe will muddle through the coming crises—and avoid major disasters—but perhaps not. One of the major blind spots in how the U.S. national security apparatus responds to and formulates policy for issues that arise across the Eurasian heartland is how the American government has chosen to bureaucratically define the region. Namely: the continued inclusion of... more »
Pres. Trump's Break with the British Empire's 'Forever War' Policy—A Moment of Great Opportunity, and Great Danger
[image: On December 26, 2018, President Trump and the First Lady made a surprise visit to US Troops in Iraq. (Livestream framegrab)] Yesterday President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania were in Iraq, visiting U.S. troops in Mosul. This unannounced trip comes amidst the lunatic reactions against Trump's historic announcement last week of intent to pull U.S. forces out of Syria—a break with the British Empire policy of "forever wars." Further, Trump has commissioned his military staff to draw up optional plans for an exodus of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Trump's actions and some ... more »
As Hemp Legalized, Facebook Now Banning Hemp Pages in Apparent Move to Protect Big Pharma
[image: hemp] As the farm bill legalized hemp nationwide, Facebook began unpublishing help pages, accusing them of 'promoting pharmaceuticals' without Facebook's approval. The post As Hemp Legalized, Facebook Now Banning Hemp Pages in Apparent Move to Protect Big Pharma appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, December 27, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Deu Samba @ Rio Scenarium (Lapa) – Rio Scenarium presents ‘Deu Samba’ a project that seeks to bring the best of Rio’s ‘rodas da samba’ (samba circles) into the […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, December 27, 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The World According to Vladimir Putin - 2018 Edition
On December 20, 2018, Russia's President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference, his fourteenth and first of his new term in office. The event was held at Moscow's World Trade Center and ran for nearly 3 hours and 45 minutes. This year, the event was attended by a record 1700 journalists from Russia, Asia, Europe and the United States, up from 1640 in 2017. Here is a link to the entire annual press conference which is translated into English: Here is a link to the English language transcript of the press conference. President Putin began by outlining Russia's economic d... more »
The United States Refuse To Fight For The Transnational Financiers
The US withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan, as well as the resignation of General Mattis, attest to the upheaval that is shaking the current world order. The United States are no longer the leaders, either on the economic or the military stage. They refuse to keep fighting for the sole interests of the transnational financiers. The post The United States Refuse To Fight For The Transnational Financiers appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Navy Clunkers: Introducing the 5 Worst Aircraft Carriers Ever to Sail
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Carriers as clunkers. *Which 'flattop' took home the prize no one wants? * Aircraft carriers are, with the possible exception of submarines, the most complicated naval vessels afloat. Not only do carriers have the traditional concerns of warships to deal with, they must also safely manage a fleet of aircraft which are often complicated in their own right. Despite these complications, carriers are among the most useful and lethal of warships. Even now, 100 years after the first purpose-built carrier HMS *Hermes* was laid down, major naval powers are ... more »
The Shocking Story of How the Navy Snatched A Dead Russian Submarine From the Bottom Of the Ocean
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Here's what happenned. *Key point: While the idea of finding a missing submarine in the Pacific Ocean, even when they had a general idea of where to search, proved so daunting to the Soviets that they’d ultimately given up looking, Bradley was fairly optimistic. He had a better way of locating it.* For the better part of two weeks, the world has watched, in hope and horror, as 13 countries embarked on a frantic search for the ARA San Juan, the Argentine sub that went missing on Nov. 15 with a crew of 44 aboard. It’s almost certain now that all ha... more »
The Army Wants Big 'Guns' (Think Artillery) That Can Attack at Shocking Ranges
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The US Army is developing precision-guided 155mm rounds that are longer range than existing shells and able to conduct combat missions in a GPS-denied war environment. *Key point: The rise of near peer threats, and newer technologies commensurate with larger budgets and fortified military modernization ambitions, have created an entirely new war environment confronting the Army of today and tomorrow.* The US Army is developing precision-guided 155mm rounds that are longer range than existing shells and able to conduct combat missions in a GPS-denied w... more »
Introducing the 5 Deadliest Weapons of the U.S. Military
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Here are five of all-time deadliest innovations in America’s arsenal. *What would you have chosen? * The United States is the most formidable military power the world has ever seen. Arguably, since the end of the Cold War, America has enjoyed a level of dominance unparalleled in history—neither Rome nor the British Empire enjoyed such a level of superiority over rival powers. While the American military is not the largest on Earth, it is by far the best-trained and best-equipped force on the planet—putting rivals like Russia and China to shame. *(Th... more »
Bomber War: America's B-1B Lancer vs. Russia's Tu-160 (Who Wins?)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Which is the better bomber? *Let the debate begin...* The Rockwell International B-1B Lancer strategic bomber and the Russian Tu-160 Blackjack look visually similar and even share some overlap in their mission sets, however, the two aircraft are quite different. *(This first appeared in 2016.)* The B-1A was originally designed as a high-altitude supersonic penetrator before the Carter administration cancelled the program in 1977 after it became apparent that the new bomber would not be able to survive against new Soviet air defenses. Instead, the C... more »
Nikola Tesla’s 5 Lost Inventions That Threatened The Global Elite.
https://www.collective-evolution.com/2017/01/02/nikola-teslas-5-lost-inventions-that-threatened-the-global-elite/ Advertisements
Healthcare: AI that saves lives
https://huaweiconnect2018.economist.com/healthcare-ai-that-saves-lives/?utm_source=PaidSocial&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=HuaweiConnectEBC&utm_term=huawei%2Bconnect%2Bartificial%2Bintelligence%2BAI&utm_content=Social_healthcare
The salacious Middle Ages.
https://aeon.co/amp/essays/getting-down-and-medieval-the-sex-lives-of-the-middle-ages?__twitter_impression=true
Decarbonizing Health Care.
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/decarbonizing-health-care?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hms-twitter-general
Is There Something Neurologically Wrong With Donald Trump?
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/01/trump-cog-decline/548759/?utm_term=2018-12-21T16%3A06%3A10&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo
AI Inspires a Healthcare Revolution
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/sponsors/siemens-healthineers/ai-inspires-a-healthcare-revolution/?adv=19413&prx_t=m1AEAAAAAAFEANA
Sleep: Too much is linked to a greater chance of disease or death
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2018/12/04/health/sleep-duration-linked-to-death-and-diseases-study-intl/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_source=fbCNN&utm_content=2018-12-27T09%3A30%3A08&utm_medium=social
Why intelligent people suffer more mental disorders
https://bigthink.com/design-for-good/why-highly-intelligent-people-suffer-more-mental-and-physical-disorders?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1545897199
Future of cancer ‘incredibly bright’ as scientists can transplant immune cells into patients
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6532227/Future-cancer-incredibly-bright-scientists-transplant-immune-cells-patients.html?ito=social-facebook
The amazing story of this 38-year-old Indian author who suffers from VHL, a rare disease.
https://m.hindustantimes.com/health/the-amazing-story-of-this-38-year-old-indian-author-who-suffers-from-vhl-a-rare-disease/story-jFb2RPcjB3muGCwj7jAf2H.html
What’s going to happen to all those crows when the Motherhouse Lands get developed?
News 1. Zinc “ScoZinc Mining Ltd. said Monday December 24 that it is poised to be one of Canada’s next base metal producers after releasing a project update and improved economic study for its wholly-owned ScoZinc zinc-lead mine in Nova Scotia,” reports Resource World Magazine: The forecast came after the company said it has completed additional […]
Das Böse Fürchtet Freie Menschen - Ein Gedicht von M.N Hopkins
*Das Böse fürchtet freie Menschen.* *Sicher und selbstbewusst im Inneren. * *Keine Ketten, um sie zu fesseln.* *© **2018 M.N. Hopkins*
Supplying energy globally using only solar and wind is impossible
“Germany took on that challenge, to show the world how to build a society based entirely on “green, renewable” energy. It has now hit a brick wall. Despite huge investments in wind, solar and biofuel energy production capacity, Germany has … Continue reading →
Maria Zakharova: Russia coordinates Syria policies with Turkey
*Link: Russia closely coordinates its actions in Syria with Turkey, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.* *Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, she said: "We closely coordinate our views and the implementation of a concrete policy in Syria with our Turkish colleagues, both in foreign policy and in military counter-terrorism operations on the ground," she said.* *Zakharova also announced that a meeting regarding further efforts to restore the peace in Syria, which will be in the Astana format, will take place in Moscow "in the nearest time."*... more »
Arsalan Khawaja's bail revoked after alleged breach of conditions
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A Sydney magistrate revokes the bail of Arsalan Khawaja after the 39-year-old allegedly breaches his conditions by attempting to influence a witness in a counter-terrorism case.
Jon Swift Roundup
Batocchio piccolo rosso, a Venetian carnival mask for a pretty small face, via Maskworld. For in those days it is written that the late and great journalist Al Weisel, who used to blog snark as Modest Jon Swift, did wish to encourage the humble bloggers throughout the land and even outside of it and to make their work known far and wide, and each year somewhat after the winter solstice did assemble a metapost to which every blogger no matter how small might link her or his favorite post of the year, which tradition is maintained and curated by our friend Batocchio, this year's editi... more »
Holiday historical review.....
It helps to know our own history - many Americans don't. Oliver Stone shares the stories of those who fought to make the nation live up to its much celebrated hype about freedom, democracy and justice. He also reviews the coming to power of the corporate oligarchies who have sought to drown democracy throughout history. Only by knowing our history do we avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Only 12 percent of adults are metabolically healthy
The prevalence of metabolic health in adults is ‘alarmingly low,’ in the U.S. even among people who are normal weight, a new study finds. Knowledge about metabolism has been increasing yet something is missing. Perhaps indirect advice on metabolism through old wisdom that kept hundreds of generations of people slender and strong. RELATED STORY: Childhood […] The post Only 12 percent of adults are metabolically healthy appeared first on Health Nut News.
Neuroscientists have discovered a song that reduces anxiety
Whether you have an anxiety disorder or not, feeling nervous, worried, or afraid are all common reactions to the many situations that life has to offer. Everyone has their own method of finding calm whether it’s yoga routines, spending time in nature, or maybe reading a book. One popular method that you may have tried, […] The post Neuroscientists have discovered a song that reduces anxiety appeared first on Health Nut News.
On Her Way To Retirement And Obscurity All McCaskill Can Do Is Whine About Progressive Policies And Deride Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Claire McCaskill is on a media tour denouncing not-yet-sworn-in Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. the soon-to-be ex-Senator from Missouri has been all over the radio and in the press denouncing the millennial progressive from New York. McCaskill seems enraged that Ocasio will be in Congress and she won't. And enraged that people love and respect Ocasio and she McCaskill as a used up and worthless old gasbag. Ocasio's twitter feed has more followers than anyone in Congress save Paul Ryan and Nancy Pelosi-- 1.64 million-- while far fewer people want to read anything the ... more »
On Learning a Philosopher
To learn a philosopher, should you rely wholly on the works of that philosopher or should you also study the commentaries on his philosophy? Here’s a perspective from Edward Feser (from the “Prolegomenon” to his book *Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction*): "It has become something of a cliché, rather thoughtlessly repeated by well-meaning people of a certain generation, that to learn Thomism one ought to read Thomas himself and ignore the Thomist commentators and manualists who built on his work. I couldn’t disagree more. No great philosopher, no matter how brillia... more »
Growth slows for German medical cannabis market in third quarter
Demand for medical marijuana in Germany continued to increase in the third quarter, albeit at a slower pace than the previous quarter. Total cannabis sales covered by statutory health insurance surpassed 50 million euros ($56.8 million) in the first nine months of 2018, with all categories of allowed medical cannabis posting gains between the second […] Growth slows for German medical cannabis market in third quarter is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The routes some multistate cannabis firms are taking to grow beyond state lines
When the U.S. marijuana industry was getting off the ground two decades ago, the business landscape consisted of mom-and-pop stores and amateur extractors. In short, it was difficult to imagine chains or integrated multistate operations - especially with federal prohibition and the threat of legal interference hanging over entrepreneurs’ heads. The routes some multistate cannabis firms are taking to grow beyond state lines is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Opinion: Brazil’s Lamentable Lame Duck Presidency
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s last quarter 2018 saw the election of Jair Bolsonaro, who began immediately to act as if he were already President. Lame duck Michel Temer, the least popular President in Brazil’s history, readily acquiesced to doing Bolsonaro’s bidding upon request. Two of Temer’s lame duck actions […] The post Opinion: Brazil’s Lamentable Lame Duck Presidency appeared first on The Rio Times.
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