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The World Doesn't Revolve Around Trumpanzee But..."It Was As I A Chill Had Descended On That Front Row" When He Showed Up
*The Sound of Music by Nancy Ohanian* Fox News' Chris Wallace came up with the "a hill had descended" line in the station's coverage of George H.W. Bush’s funeral on Wednesday when Trump awkwardly joined the legitimately elected presidents in the front row. He didn't belong-- and it was obvious, even at Fox. "You had seen a lot of chatty talk between the Clintons and the Obamas, the Carters," said Wallace. "But when Donald Trump sat down, the greeting that he was given by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama was about as cold, about as cool as it could have been." Then the previously cha... more »
He Made America Great Again
Dateline: Mar-a-Lago, Florida, December 6th, 2036 Donald Trump will forever be remembered a president who gave America hope again. With his charm and cheerful demeanor, he was a man who stepped into a void and lifted our collective spirits. In an age where venom and vitriol have become par for the course, his voice of reason will be sorely missed. He was known by his closest friends and confidants as a kind and humble gentleman,… The post He Made America Great Again appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Sharon Shelton : BOOKS | Mariann Wizard’s ‘Tempted to Tell All’
This time-tested poet/activist writes with irony, outrage, ardor, and not a little humor. By Sharon Shelton | The Rag Blog | December 6, 2018 Mariann Garner-Wizard introduces her latest book of poetry, Tempted to Tell All, with a quote from … finish reading Sharon Shelton : *BOOKS* | Mariann Wizard’s ‘Tempted to Tell All’
University pushing BS (Bad Sciencd.)
Bill Leak's wonderful son JohannesGee dear readers, Well I have drawn back but this IPA doco has insprired me to make another contribution. Dear reader, we need to rail against the leftie injustices in this world. It is so sad that the brilliant Bill Leak was hounded out of existence by the "Human Rights (not)" Commissars. Bill was a brilliant commenter (although more from the right than the left) who got hounded out of his brilliant arena. What a tradegy! His son, Johannes Leak has continued Bill's cartoons. Great work, Johannes. Meanwhile, my friend Peter Ridd is still being h... more »
President Trump Was Not Aware Of The Arrest Of Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng Before Meeting President Xi
*Zero Hedge: **Trump Reportedly Unaware Of Huawei Extradition Request Before Xi Dinner Even As Trudeau Knew* As questions swirl over who knew what, when before, during and after the historic Trump-Xi dinner, we previously learned that National Security Advisor John Bolton revealed that he knew in advance that Canadian police were preparing to arrest Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng, meaning that Bolton knew that Meng was being taken into custody when he sat down alongside President Trump for Saturday's dinner trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The timing is important of course,... more »
South Korea – Heavy snowfall and cold
6 Dec 2018 – Temperatures will drop significantly Friday, with heavy snowfall. Morning lows will vary from minus 12 to 2 C, with highs of minus 5 to minus 3 C during the day. With temperatures in some parts of the central inland area falling to minus 12 C, cold will sweep through inland areas of ... Read moreSouth Korea – Heavy snowfall and cold The post South Korea – Heavy snowfall and cold appeared first on Ice Age Now .
The Media are Just as Complicit in DOJ, FBI, Corruption and FISA Abuse…
We shared a discussion thread several months ago about how the media are enmeshed within the story of the DOJ and FBI corruption. The media engagements with the parties swirling around the FBI, DOJ and Clinton-Steele Dossier are so pervasive … Continue reading →
Over 90% of Mexican Tortillas Found to Be Contaminated with GMOs
As far as corn goes, there are few countries that take more pride in their production of this “sacred” crop than Mexico, where corn exports were expected to top over 1.5 million metric tons in 2018, up over 15% from the previous year. But this growing “arms race” in the corn industry has come with a serious downside: the rise of the genetically engineered corn industry in the country, where indigenous varieties are being cross-contaminated by Monsanto’s patent GMO varieties and seed saving and heirloom corn varieties are increasingly being forgotten. In the United States, it’s a... more »
US looks to train at least 40,000 forces in Syria
US and allied forces in eastern Syria need to complete training between 35,000 to 40,000 local troops to establish stability in eastern Syria following the defeat and expulsion of the Daesh terror group in those areas, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Joseph Dunford said. “We estimate about 35,000 to 40,000 local forces have to be trained and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
California Teacher Arrested for Forcibly Cutting Boy’s Hair
A high school teacher in central California was arrested on suspicion of felony child endangerment after forcibly cutting the hair of one of her students while singing the national anthem.
Buzzcocks Co-Founder Pete Shelley Dies at 63
The band confirmed "with great sadness" Shelley's death and called him "one of the U.K.'s most influential and prolific songwriters."
New York Times: Trump Resort Hired Undocumented Workers
Two women hired to clean at one of President Donald Trump's golf resorts in New Jersey say they were in the country illegally when they got their jobs.
Were Two Altar Boys Arrested for Putting Marijuana in a Cathedral’s Censer?
"Surely people have left the cathedral happier than ever."
Is Hell Exothermic Or Endothermic?
An essay done by a student many years ago, showing how scientific analysis should be done. First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate that souls are … Continue reading →
Interesting Interview of Climate Skeptics
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Models of a Truly Settled Science will all have the Same Results
Run the above experiment 1 billion times and you will get 1 billion identical outcomes. Now, look at the “settled science” of climate science. They have multiple models, none of them agree, and worse, they don’t accurately reflect reality. The only thing “settled” about climate science is that the climate experts don’t have a clue … Continue reading "Models of a Truly Settled Science will all have the Same Results"
Has Russian President Putin Soured On President Trump?
*Bloomberg:* *Kremlin Sours on Trump After His Repeated Putin Snubs* * Ties ‘far worse’ than if Clinton had won, Russia lawmaker says * Russia likely to toughen policies amid arms-control standoff Donald Trump may have stood up Vladimir Putin once too often. After the U.S. president snubbed the Kremlin leader twice in less than a month, Russia is finally losing faith in Trump’s promise to improve relations and bracing instead for increased tensions. Feted by Russian lawmakers with applause and champagne after his election in 2016, Trump’s mercurial decision-making is increasingly s... more »
The Disordered Order of Competencies
Competency Based Education (or Proficiency Based Learning, or Outcome Based Education, or Mastery Learning, or whatever new name appears next week) is the up-and-coming flavor of the week in education, even though it is neither new nor well-defined by the people who promote it (or the people who are implementing it in name only). But the basic principle is simple and, really, fairly common sensical. It offers a different solution to the age-old tension at the heart of education: students should definitely learn a certain core group of competencies, and they have to learn them in 180 ... more »
Greece Appeals To The Public To Donate Money For More Warships
The Greek frigate Salamis conducted a Passing Exercise with Standing NATO Maritime Group 2's flagship, the Britisn air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan, in the Aegean Sea on Sept. 4, 2017. (NATO) *WNU Editor:* When you have no budget for new warships, in Greece you do a fundraiser .... *Greek government plans crowdfunding for new warships* (AP).
President Trump Delivers Remarks During White House Hanukkah Reception…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended two Hanukkah receptions today, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The video below are the remarks during the first reception. The President and First-Laady marked Hanukkah Thursday evening … Continue reading →
Report: President Trump Likely To Nominate Heather Nauert as U.N. Ambassador…
Bloomberg news is asserting that President Donald Trump will soon announce his selection for U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. is Heather Nauert. (Via Bloomberg) President Donald Trump has decided to nominate State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert to replace departing United … Continue reading →
Coconut – The Earth’s Most Widespread Medicinal Fruit Plant
*Sayer Ji* - Besides hemp, there are few if any plants that produce as much food, shelter, and medicine as the coconut palm.
How to Use Your Dreamtime for Healing and Transformation
*Waking Times* - This will transform how you view your dreams, your soul, and even the way you view waking reality.
Posts Evaluating Earth Energy Budget Problems
Here is a list of some of the posts in which I discuss some of the many problems in the Earth Energy Budgets put forth by the advocates of catastrophic man-made global warming: Using Heat Transport Powers of the NASA Earth Energy Budget to Prove that Carbon Dioxide has an Insignificant Effect on Surface Temperatures, 15 June 2018 A Summary of Some of the Physics Errors of the NASA Earth Energy Budget, 8 June 2018 Water Vapor and Gravity Act Together to Warm the Earth, 19 June 2017 The Settled Science of Catastrophic Man-Made Global Warming Violates the Laws of Physics, 10 June 2017 m... more »
Solar Science Shortchanged in Climate Models
“Indirect solar effects due to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation or cosmic rays from deep space could also contribute to global warming.” – Ralph B. Alexander, PhD______________ Solar Science Shortchanged in Climate Models Here are excerpts from an excellent essay by Ralph B. Alexander, PhD: “The sun gets short shrift in the computer climate models used ... Read moreSolar Science Shortchanged in Climate Models The post Solar Science Shortchanged in Climate Models appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Israeli Special Forces Were In Gaza For Weeks Before Being Discovered By Hamas
The bombed-out vehicle used by IDF commandos. Reuters *Times of Israel:* *IDF special forces discovered by Hamas had been in Gaza Strip for weeks – report* *TV news cites Palestinian source familiar with investigation of deadly gun battle that led to escalation as saying operatives rented an apartment and handed out medical equipment.* An Israel Defense Forces special unit, which last month fought its way out of the Gaza Strip in a deadly gun battle after being discovered by Hamas security personnel, had been operating inside the Palestinian enclave for weeks, Hadashot television ... more »
New column day
Here, on the fundamental need for governments to provide a secure source of income and benefits - and the choice of the Trudeau Libs and Moe Sask Party alike to instead make citizens bear the brunt of political choices. For further reading... - The National Post offered a backgrounder on the Phoenix pay system which has resulted in federal civil servants getting shortchanged on the money they've earned for public service. The Auditor General reported on its inexplicable failings. And CTV reported on the continuing rallies to draw attention to hundreds of thousands of still-outstandin... more »
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: U.S. Military Sends Putin a Warning with ‘Extraordinary Flight’ Over Ukraine
More Ukraine & western propaganda about Russian aggression! Russia-Ukraine Conflict: U.S. Military Sends Putin a Warning with ‘Extraordinary Flight’ Over Ukraine by CRISTINA MAZA, https://www.newsweek.com/ The U.S. military carried out an “extraordinary flight” over Ukraine on Thursday as a show of force after Russian forces attacked Ukrainian navy ships on November 25. – “Russia’s unprovoked attack on […]
The Motto of the State of Israel Should Be ‘Living on Killing’
The Motto of the State of Israel Should Be ‘Living on Killing’ by Thomas L. Are, https://russia-insider.com/en That’s not just some kind of game board slogan, it’s the daily policy and practice of the state of Israel. – Trump keeps suggesting that he wants peace between Israel and the Palestinians, but offers no plan that has a […]
What is Netanyahu’s Real Intention?
PressTV Published on Dec 6, 2018 Israeli’s military operation along Lebanon’s border is an attempt by embattled Netanyahu for survival amid corruption probe. end
Tensions Between Russia and NATO Rise Further
PressTV Published on Dec 6, 2018 A two-day meeting of NATO foreign affairs ministers in Brussels is dominated by Russia. The 29-country US-led alliance accuses Moscow of breaching a nuclear arms treaty, a claim Moscow strongly refutes. Jerome Hughes reports from NATO headquarters. end
Russia Holds Naval War Games, Missile Drills in Black Sea near Ukraine
Russia Holds Naval War Games, Missile Drills in Black Sea near Ukraine by Edwin Mora, https://www.breitbart.com/ Russia is holding naval war exercises and surface-to-air missile drills in the Black Sea region amid tensions with Ukraine and a U.S.-led alliance over the capture of three Ukrainian naval vessels and their crew off the coast of Moscow-annexed Crimea […]
Brain Implant Allows People to Work Tablet with Their Thoughts
RT America Published on Dec 6, 2018 New research published in a Public Library of Science journal indicates that scientists have been able to help paralyzed people use digital devices with nothing but their thoughts. They just look at the screen and think about moving a cursor, and they’re able to work the device, using an […]
Massive ‘Hole’ in the Sun’s Atmosphere to Blast Earth with Storms this Weekend
nemesis maturity Published on Dec 6, 2018 Solar radiation sent firing into space after a huge hole ripped open in the Sun is expected to blast Earth this weekend. Hot plasma, which spewed from the Sun leaving the monster hole in the Sun’s upper atmosphere, will hurtle towards Earth at 1 and a half million miles […]
Canada To Sign The UN’s Global MIGRATION PACT – This Is NOT Good!
Press For Truth Published on Dec 5, 2018 Canada is about to sign a United Nations agreement on migration even though there has been no referendum or public debate on the matter. In 2016, 93 member countries signed on to the New York Declaration, which called for the adoption of a migration pact by the end […]
EU Pushes for Broader Global Use of Euro, De-Dollarization
PressTV Published on Dec 5, 2018 The European Commission has unveiled its plans to reduce the E-U dependence on the U-S dollar and to strengthen the role of the euro. The commission called on companies and states to increase their use of the euro in energy contracts. It said it would study possible measures to promote […]
Russia Claims It Chased U.S. Destroyer Out Of Its Territorial Waters
Russia Claims It Chased U.S. Destroyer Out Of Its Territorial Waters by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Moscow is seeking to downplay yesterday’s incident in the Sea of Japan, which saw an American destroyer sail through waters claimed by Russia for the first time since the Soviet era in 1987, and has released new details of the incident. Russia […]
New American Age? US Expects to Lead & Reform Liberal World Order
RT Published on Dec 6, 2018 Washington’s threat to pull out of a key nuclear treaty with Moscow, has deepened the rift between the two sides with the U.S. But the American administration is going further – questioning the relevance of other key international agreements and bodies. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9jxf end
Yellow Vests Won: France Caves into Nationwide Calls to Abandon Fuel-Tax Hike
RT Published on Dec 6, 2018 Emmanuel #Macron‘s administration has confirmed it will not just suspend, but completely #abandon a proposed #FuelTax hike. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9jw1 end
All The Right Moves – Fiat Chrysler Opening Jeep SUV Plan in Detroit…
Background first: There’s a massive shifting of manufacturing in the auto-industry and President Donald Trump is at the center of it. The USMCA trade agreement is the newly constructed Trump fulcrum underneath the structure of all auto manufacturing. POTUS Trump … Continue reading →
North Carolina Democrat Drops Concession Amid Election Investigation
The nation's last unresolved fall congressional race with Democrat Dan McCready against Republican Mark Harris is awash in doubt.
Trump EPA Acts to Roll Back Control on Climate-Changing Coal
Andrew Wheeler signed a proposal to dismantle a 2015 rule that any new coal power plants include cutting-edge techniques to capture the carbon dioxide from their smokestacks.
Did a Man Sue Dyson After Being Partially Emasculated by a Vacuum Cleaner?
Not so much a cautionary tale as a nightmarish scenario made up out of whole cloth.
U.S. Sponsored UN Resolution To Condemn Hamas Failed To Reach The Two Thirds Needed For Adoption
General Assembly Seventy-third session, 47th plenary meeting - The situation in the Middle East - Item 38. UN Photo/Loey Felipe *UN News:* *US resolution to condemn activities of Hamas voted down in General Assembly* Although a majority of UN Member States voted in favour of a General Assembly resolution put forward by the United States – condemning the activities of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza – it failed to be adopted on Thursday at UN Headquarters in New York. The resolution condemned Hamas for “repeatedly firing rockets into Israel and for inciting violence, thereb... more »
Meet China's First Nuclear-Powered Submarine (It Was a Total Disaster)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* We explain. *The five Type 091 submarines were originally all based with the PLAN’s North Sea Fleet. The decision to base them all together was likely for logistical reasons, as it would be easier to maintain five nuclear reactors at a single facility. It should also be pointed out that the basing decision was made at a time when China considered the Soviet Union a much more serious threat than the United States.* In 1974, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) accepted delivery of the country’s first nuclear-powered submarine. Long a cherishe... more »
Meet America's Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier: The Reason Why the Navy Is Unstoppable
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The ultimate weapon? *Most Nimitz-class vessels feature four catapults and arrestor wires. Four huge elevators in the side of the carrier then transfer aircraft to hangars in lower deck, where there are wingtips are folded inwards to conserve space.* Giant aircraft carriers have become synonymous with U.S. military power, but many do not realize just how exceptional these vessels are. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* These floating air bases are loaded with dozens of advanced war planes and can launch up to 150 sorties per day. No oth... more »
Meet America's Skipjack-Class Submarine (And Russia's Worst Nightmare)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We explain why. *The Skipjack’s hull was later used as the basis of the first purpose-built fleet ballistic missile submarines, the USS George Washington class. A 130-foot-long missile compartment was inserted between the navigation/control areas and the nuclear reactor. Each of the five George Washington boats was fitted with sixteen Polaris A1 missiles. The first submarine-launched ballistic missile, each Polaris A1 had three two-hundred-kiloton nuclear warheads and a range of 2,500 nautical miles.* The Skipjack-class submarines were arguably the ... more »
U.S. Looks To Run Navy Operation In Black Sea, Risks Heightening Tensions With Russia
By Aaron Kesel The U.S. is looking to run a Navy operation commandeering a Navy warship into the Black Sea in defiance of Russia which risks... more »
The True Story Behind WW1 & WW2 - Benjamin H Freedman 1961 Speech
*Benjamin H. Freedman speech at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., 1961.Freedman,(1890 – 1984), was a Jewish businessman in New York City who was at one time the principal owner of the Woodbury Soap Company. He broke with organized Jewry after the Judeo-Communist victory of 1945, and spent the remainder of his life and the great preponderance of his considerable fortune, at least 2.5 million dollars, exposing the Jewish tyranny which has enveloped the United States.Freedman knew what he was talking about because he had been an insider at the highest levels of Jewish organiz... more »
"How the Feds Wasted $5 Trillion"
*"How the Feds Wasted $5 Trillion"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Yesterday, the markets took the day off to say farewell to a former president. Today, they are back at work. They were set to bounce this morning, following Tuesday’s big sell-off. But who knows? We will wait to see what they discover as the day goes on. *Irreparable Harm: *The Old World is convinced that climate change presents a clear and present danger… of irreparable harm. It is a threat, says the European elite, that must be stopped before we find out whether it really is a threat at all. The man on the st... more »
Monotonic Climate Science
The Greek word for “one tone” is monotonia, which is the root for both monotone and the closely-related word monotonous, which means “dull and tedious.” Monotone is a droning, unchanging tone. A continuous sound, especially someone’s voice, that doesn’t rise and fall in pitch, is a monotone. Nothing can put you to sleep quite as effectively […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 6, 2018
*Upfront Aljazeera:* *Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen?* We challenge the Houthi-backed Yemeni FM Hisham Sharaf, and speak to Francis Fukuyama about 'identity politics'. In this week's UpFront, we ask Hisham Sharaf, the Houthi-backed foreign minister in Sanaa, about their quota of responsibility in the crisis and the civilian casualties in the ongoing war in Yemen. And in a special interview, we ask Francis Fukuyama, whose latest book is titled Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment, if identity politics are really damaging democracy. *Read m... more »
The Last Kingdom's Aethelwold: Trump Of The Dark Ages
*The Last Kingdom* is historical fiction from the BBC that takes place during the reign of Alfred the Great (871-899), during which time Wessex is the last holdout in Britain against the Viking invaders. Netflix has been running Season 3 and last night I watched Episode 8. At one point, Alfred's malcontent cousin-- and claimant to the throne-- Aethelwold, tells his crony Sigebriht to just keep repeating a lie-- about a plot against the king and crown price-- over and over until everyone in Wintancaester (Winchester) accepts it as truth. The brief scene, including the phraseology A... more »
Most Influential in News Media 2018....According to Some.
While doing my once-a-week recon of lefty website to check out the current level of insanity as well as other sites off my regular path, I came across a list of the 'Most Influential of 2018' at the media watcher site, *MEDIAITE*. I was pleasantly surprised to see a couple of DMF's favorite kickballs were honored as top 10. It has affirmed our feelings we were indeed over the correct targets. Here are just a few of our kickballs so honored. Coming in at *#6* was one of our all-time favorites - *MSNBC's Squinty and MeatPuppet* No one gets the morning #Resistance started like ... more »
Monotonic Climate Science
Originally posted on Science Matters: The Greek word for “one tone” is monotonia, which is the root for both monotone and the closely-related word monotonous, which means “dull and tedious.” Monotone is a droning, unchanging tone. A continuous sound, especially someone’s voice, that doesn’t rise and fall in pitch, is a monotone. Nothing can put you…
Senate Confirms CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger…
OMB Director Mick Mulvaney has been wearing two hats as both head of the Office of Management and Budgets and head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Democrats went bananas in 2017 when Mulvaney took over the source of … Continue reading →
REPORT: Chinese Huawei CFO Arrest – John Bolton Knew Arrest Imminent, President Trump Did Not?…
If the latest reports are accurate, this is *not* good. Remember, there are trillions at stake and Wall Street has spent hundreds-of-million on behalf of multinational interests lobbying to keep the current status with China unchanged. There’s a deep financial … Continue reading →
Catholic Priest: Islam “Not a Religion of Peace”; Interfaith Dialogue Currently “Useless”
[image: catholic-priest-islam-not-a-religion-of-peace-interfaith-dialogue-currently-useless] “Islam justifies killing and war in its sacred texts.” So said American Catholic priest Mario Alexis Portella in a striking, but mostly ignored, recent interview.
California Bureaucrats Impose Solar Mandate on New Homes
[image: california-bureaucrats-impose-solar-mandate-on-new-homes] California bureaucrats have approved costly (and possibly dangerous) new standards in an effort to address so-called climate change.
Trump’s Threat to Leave NAFTA Is Designed to Force Through USMCA. But Why not Scuttle Both?
[image: trump-s-threat-to-leave-nafta-is-designed-to-force-through-usmca-but-why-not-scuttle-both] Americans need to know that if President Trump's threat to leave NAFTA is used only to bring about the USMCA, then America will be worse off than it is now under NAFTA.
Why You Don’t Need To Be Scared Of Asteroids - Far Less Scary Than Lightning
Short summary - the risk from larger asteroids of 1 km upwards, large enough to have some global effects is more or less retired as a result of astronomical searches for the last few decades. There is still a risk from smaller asteroids, but in most cases we’d be able to deflect them if necessary, or evacuate the area. The chance of dying from an asteroid is tiny, far less than the risk of dying of lighning. *20 - 40 METER ASTEROIDS ARE TINY - JUST LARGE ENOUGH TO GET THROUGH THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE* read more
HAT-P-11b: An Exoplanet Inflated Like A Helium Balloon
A distant planet has an abundance of helium in its atmosphere so great that it has swollen to resemble an inflated balloon. The helium of HAT-P-11b, 124 light years from Earth and in the Cygnus constellation, is blown away from the day side of the planet to its night side at over 10,000 km an hour. Because it is such a light gas, it escapes easily from the attraction of the planet and forms an extended cloud all around it. read more
World News Briefs -- December 6, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Yemen warring sides agree at start of talks to free thousands of prisoners* STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Yemen’s warring sides agreed to free thousands of prisoners on Thursday, in what a U.N. mediator called a hopeful start to the first peace talks in years to end a war that has pushed millions of people on the verge of starvation. U.N. mediator Martin Griffiths told a news conference in a renovated castle outside Stockholm that just getting the warring sides to the table was an important milestone. The war has killed tens of thousands of people and spawned what the Unite... more »
Breaking: Intense clashes erupt between Syrian Army, rebels in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 A.M.) – A series of fierce firefights broke out this evening between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Free Syrian Army (FSA) in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate, a source told Al-Masdar News. According to the military source, the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Armored Division opened fire on a group […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli forces block alleged Hezbollah tunnels along Lebanese border (video)
Israeli forces were seen operating along Lebanon’s southern border on Thursday, as part of a reported operation to destroy what Israel’s government has claimed are Hezbollah tunnels crossing into the country from Lebanon. Israel has accused the alleged tunnels of aiming to sneak terrorists into Israel from Lebanon. On Wednesday, Lebanese speaker of parliament Nabih […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Haley’s UN resolution to condemn Hamas fails to receive needed votes to pass
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted on Thursday not to support a US-led resolution condemning Hamas in what is suspected to be US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley’s final major statement in the international body. The resolution required a two-thirds majority in order to pass. Haley sought to have a simple majority suffice, but a resolution was passed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy films from town controlled by Turkish and US armies (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 A.M.) – A Syrian Arab Army (SAA) spy recently filmed from a town that is controlled by both the Turkish and U.S. armies in northern Syria. According to the official media wing of the Tiger Forces, a Syrian Army spy recently filmed from the town of Manbij in northeastern Aleppo. Manbij was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi-backed forces suffer heavy casualties in disastrous offensive in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Saudi-backed forces launched a new offensive inside the eastern countryside of Sanaa on Thursday, targeting the Houthis positions near the Mareb Governorate axis. According to the official media wing of the Houthis Movement, their troops confronted a large Saudi-backed force that was attempting to capture the strategic Nihm District. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battle for Hajin reaches critical stages as heavy casualties mount for all sides
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) reign over the town of Hajin is nearing its end as the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue to advance through the terrorist group’s defenses. Backed by heavy airstrikes from the U.S.-led Coalition, the Syrian Democratic Forces are currently advancing from the Hawamah District in northern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Venezuelan military eyes modernized Russian weapons
The Venezuelan Armed Forces are interested in the modernization of ground and air systems previously supplied by Russia, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said during talks his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in Moscow on Thursday. “Yesterday, when our presidents had talks, many issues in the military area had emerged, particularly those related to stepping up […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hezbollah releases more photos of Israeli troops along Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – Hezbollah’s official media wing released several photos from the Lebanese-Israeli border this week. According to the official media wing of Hezbollah, their border troops observed the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) digging along the border of Upper Galilee-Kafr Kila. As shown in the photos below, the Israeli Defense Forces can be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN confirms Israeli report on Hezbollah tunnels
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday downplayed the risk of the military operation to destroy Hezbollah tunnels sliding into a broader conflict. “My goal was first of all to dismantle these terror tunnels without getting into broad escalation … I think the risk is much lower,” Netanyahu was quoted as saying by his office. “We passed a clear message of what […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fierce clashes erupt between Kurdish forces, Turkish-backed rebels in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – An intense firefight broke-out this evening when the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) carried out a powerful attack against a group of Turkish-backed rebels in the Afrin region. According to reports from northern Syria, a YPG sleeper cell attacked the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army’s (FSA) 3rd Legion in the Afrin […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN-backed Yemen peace talks kick off near Stockholm
UN-sponsored peace talks between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Houthi forces began in the Swedish town of Rimbo on Thursday, in a bid to end almost four years of war in Yemen. Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom and United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths welcomed the two delegations for talks, the first since […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
India interested in training military in Russia
India is interested in training its military at the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry informed on Thursday on the outcomes of the visit by India’s Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba. “During his visit to Russia, Admiral Sunil Lanba has delivered a lecture […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian intelligence arrests 2 ISIS members in Al-Quneitra
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Air Force Intelligence (AFI) arrested two men in the Al-Quneitra province that were found to be members of an Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesd) sleeper cell. According to a government report, the Syrian Air Force Intelligence arrested the two Islamic State members inside the town of Al-Qayd in southern Al-Quneitra. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Dec. 6: Forgotten promises
1945 was a year of promises. We were going to create a new world of peace, sharing, cooperation,,, and, right from the start we betrayed all that we said we had fought for and that so many had died for. He handed real power back to the billionaires of this world who used it as they had always used power - to murder and plunder. Even the Korean War, which we were told was to protect the freedom of South Korea, was a lie. South Korea was not free. It was a dictatorship made up of those who had been collaborators with the Japanese. The purpose of the war was not to free anybody. It wa... more »
Democrats Rev Up Plans for 2020 Campaign Launches
And long-rumored White House hopefuls are already bowing out.
Thousands Salute Bush Funeral Train 4141
It was the first presidential funeral train journey since Dwight D. Eisenhower's remains went from Washington to his native Kansas 49 years ago.
ExcelinEd Summit Explores Innovative Education Reform Efforts
Thousands of legislators, state superintendents, policymakers and education leaders convened this week for Excellence in Education’s (ExcelinEd) 11th annual National Summit on Education Reform to share innovative strategies, emerging trends and successful policies that are transforming the realm of higher education for the 21st century.
Alignment of Values Crucial to Athletic and Academic Success
An important idea put forth at the Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum presented by Sports Business Journal (IAF) is that the overall well-being of a college or university and its student-athletes requires an alliance between the board of trustees, the president and the athletic director.
CGS Meeting Hears Sobering Report on Black Student Access
Institutional racism, White supremacy and anti-Black attitudes fuel underrepresentation of Black students on college and university campuses across the United States, with access a battle constantly being waged in legal courts and the court of public opinion, according to an academic who addressed the 58th annual meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools this week.
French Government Says It Fears "Major Violence" In Paris On Saturday. Deploys 89,000 Security Personnel Ahead Of Saturday Protests
*BBC:* *France protests: Government fears 'major violence' in coming days* The French government says it fears "major violence" in Paris on Saturday as the national "yellow vests" protest movement shows little sign of easing. The Eiffel Tower is to close along with many shops, restaurants and museums and thousands more police will be on duty. The government said it was scrapping the fuel tax increases in its budget - the original spark for the protests. But broader discontent with the government has spread, and protests have erupted over several other issues. *Read more* .... *W... more »
The Russia Investigation is about Criminalizing Peace
[image: undefined] "For those who long wondered why throughout the presidential campaign Trump could not bring himself to say a critical word about Russian President Vladimir Putin, we now know the answer: Trump was hoping to do business in Russia, and doing so would require the approval of Putin." – USA Today Opinion Make no mistake, the mainstream left and state serving-media voices are trying to gaslight an entire generation into believing any candidate that wants peace with Russia may be a foreign conspirator worthy of prison, shame, and family persecution. Former congressman ... more »
What the ‘Neocon Chickenhawks’ Have Wrought
[image: undefined] The 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice to end World War I has generated a lot of discussion and articles about the so-called “Great War.” Most of the neocon chickenhawks who so eagerly led us into the disastrous war in Iraq seemingly want to be regarded as modern-day Winston Churchills. They might be very surprised to read Scott Berg’s great biography of Woodrow Wilson, which quotes Churchill as saying: “America should have minded her own business and stayed out of the World War,” meaning World War I. Churchill told William Griffin, editor of the ... more »
THAT NARRATIVE DIED FAST
It was only yesterday that we were being asked to gaze upon the casket of the 41st president of the United States, a man who, we're told, embodied all the virtues the current president lacks. For more than two hours, the visibly uncomfortable forty-fifth President had to listen to Bush extolled in terms that would never be applied to him. “Best instincts,” not “worst impulses.” “Kinder.” “Gentler.” “Courageous.” “Principled.” “Gentlemanly.” Trump had to sit there knowing that every statement praising Bush’s decency and modesty and courage would be taken as an implicit rebuke of him—... more »
A Political Obituary
With Nigel Farage’s resignation, the stake has finally been driven through the blackened, wizened heart of the United Kingdom Independence Party. The head remains to be cut off and the rest cast into the flames, but for all intents and purposes the party is dead – just as the chances of a revival are coming into play again. The rise and fall of UKIP is a tale of bigotry, careerism, opportunism and incompetence. And above all its short history condenses on a smaller and accelerated scale the essential ingredients of the long-term decline and crisis of the Conservatives. Let's recap... more »
Court Filing: James Wolfe Sentencing Memo Due Tuesday December 11th, 5:00pm…
The entire MSM apparatus were breathlessly waiting for the Michael Flynn sentencing memo in the hopes they could glean some information as to the nature and substance of the details within Flynn’s engagement with the special counsel. It is unlikely … Continue reading →
Obama “Drill Baby Drill?”; No, Obama Didn’t Build That
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Some worry that the Trumps didn’t sing the hymns or recite the creed at Bush 41 funeral
I am a Lutheran and our one congregation has 3 styles of worship, traditional, contemporary and loud rock, and I don't sing many of the praise/songs at some of the alternative services because I don't know them or I don't like them. Also, not all Christian churches use the Apostles Creed, and not all Christians are familiar with it. I've attended services where it sounds like a local committee wrote the creed of the day, and I don't say it. There are 35,000 (approx.) Protestant and non-denominational/Bible only groups, plus multiple rites within the Catholic tradition, many orthod... more »
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If Assange Is Prosecuted, The Government Will Gain Precedent To Arrest Any Leaker It Wants
The mainstream media’s recent smear campaign against Julian Assange is an attempt to make people comfortable with the breakdown of democracy and the free press. Since the target of this unprecedented assault on American liberties is now seen as a villain by mainstream thinkers, this assault can be easily carried out. And indeed, any objective look at the laws shows that the effort to prosecute Assange is an illegitimate attack on democratic rights. In response… The post If Assange Is Prosecuted, The Government Will Gain Precedent To Arrest Any Leaker It Wants appeared first on The... more »
Gregory Mannarino,”Live-stream Post Market Wrap Up”
Gregory Mannarino,”Live-stream Post Market Wrap Up”
UN day of disabled people: Newton silent on international day… again
The minister for disabled people has been unable to explain why she failed to make any public statement to support disabled people’s battle for rights on the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). It is the second year in a row that Sarah Newton has apparently demonstrated a lack of interest in domestic [...]
UN day of disabled people: Activists fight purple campaign’s ‘hijack’ of rights day
Disabled activists have fought back against what they say are attempts by the government and big business to “hijack” the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities through their support for a purple-themed campaign that focuses on disability employment. The #PurpleLightUp campaign, which was launched last year, aims to celebrate the economic contribution of disabled [...]
Mental Health Act review ‘falls significantly short on human rights’
A government-commissioned review* set up to modernise the Mental Health Act has been criticised for falling “significantly short” of recommending full human rights for people in mental distress. The review, published today (Thursday), includes 154 recommendations for improvements to the Mental Health Act 1983 that its chair, Professor Sir Simon Wessely, says would make it [...]
UN day of disabled people: Government could face court over universal credit
The government could be forced into court to defend its failure to make the much-criticised universal credit benefit system accessible to disabled people. A parliamentary meeting held to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on Monday – and to call for universal credit to be scrapped – heard that disabled campaigners are [...]
UN day of disabled people: De Cordova close to tears over Commons access failure
A disabled shadow minister told activists she was on the verge of tears after House of Commons authorities provided them with an inaccessible meeting room for an event being held to celebrate the UN’s international day of disabled people. Marsha de Cordova (pictured, speaking) is to write to the Commons speaker to raise her concerns [...]
Report: William P Barr Possible Lead Candidate for U.S. Attorney General….
According to a report in the Washington Post William P Barr is the leading candidate to replace Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General. Barr previously served as AG under George HW Bush. The other possible candidate is Rep. John Ratcliffe … Continue reading →
The clever ruse of rising sea levels
“There has been no dramatic sea level rise in the past century, and evidence-based projections show no significant or dangerous rise is likely to occur in the coming century.” – Jay Lehr and Tom Harris ______________ Contrary to concerns that increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide could result in catastrophic sea level rise, no real-world evidence ... Read moreThe clever ruse of rising sea levels The post The clever ruse of rising sea levels appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How Are These Migrants Paying for their Mobile Phones?
Nothing makes a more cogent point than applying flawed assumptions to an irrelevant photograph.
Did the Bush, Clinton, and Obama Funeral Party Trash Air Force One?
"Please return your seats to an upright position and clean up the kitchen and bathrooms."
Did a Texas Man Confess to Kidnapping 79 People While Disguised as an Alien?
We're still not sure why dressing as an alien is necessary for engaging in this activity.
Did President Trump Fail to Place His Hand Over His Heart During George H.W. Bush’s Funeral?
Selective and misleading images of President Trump at George H.W. Bush's funeral went viral with critics.
FOIAonline Still Broken Six Months After Disastrous Redesign: FRINFORMSUM 12/6/2018
FOIAonline Still Broken Six Months After Disastrous Redesign Six months ago the would-be government-wide FOIA portal, FOIAonline, was redesigned and the site lost much of its functionality as a result. (The Reporters Committee’s Adam Marshall has a good run-down of all the things wrong with the site here.) In July FOIAonline posted a notice on its […]
For The First Time In 75 Years The U.S. Is Now A Net Oil Exporter
*Bloomberg:* *The U.S. Just Became a Net Oil Exporter for the First Time in 75 Years* * Crude, refined products exports exceed imports in weekly data * Shale boom has boosted U.S. crude oil shipments to record America turned into a net oil exporter last week, breaking 75 years of continued dependence on foreign oil and marking a pivotal -- even if likely brief -- moment toward what U.S. President Donald Trump has branded as "energy independence." The shift to net exports is the dramatic result of an unprecedented boom in American oil production, with thousands of wells pumping from... more »
DWP accused over ‘less than truthful’ Purple funding claims
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been accused of misleading disabled people about its links to the disability organisation that organised a controversial accessible shopping event. Disabled activists called last month for a boycott of Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, because of its close links with DWP, and concerns that [...]
UN day of disabled people: Temporary election access fund ‘must be just a first step’
The government has finally launched a new temporary fund that will support disabled candidates who want to stand for elected office, but only for the next 15 months. The Government Equalities Office (GEO) said the EnAble “interim” fund would provide £250,000 to help cover the disability-related expenses of standing for elected office. The EnAble Fund [...]
UN day of disabled people: Cycling benefit fears, public appointments review, and a new ODI network
Half of disabled cyclists fear having their benefits cut or removed if they are seen to be physically active, according to a survey released on the UN’s international day of disabled people. The results of the survey of more than 200 disabled cyclists by the disabled people’s organisation Wheels for Wellbeing showed that of the [...]
Disabled peer calls for ‘heavy fines’ for air travel access failures
A disabled crossbench peer has called on the government to start handing out “heavy fines” to the air travel industry when it fails to ensure that its services are accessible to disabled passengers. Baroness [Jane] Campbell asked the government on Monday what action it was taking to encourage all UK airports to provide appropriate facilities [...]
UN day of disabled people: Historic document throws light on birth of movement
A key document that helped many disabled activists develop their understanding of how they were being oppressed by society more than 40 years ago has been published for the first time. The document, Are We Oppressed?, was compiled in 1974 by Vic Finkelstein, one of the pioneers of the disabled people’s movement, and it played [...]
University of Kentucky Selected Most Bicycle-Friendly College in the U.S.
Bicycle Magazine has selected the University of Kentucky as the most bicycle-friendly college in the United States. The university was chosen out of 45 institutions, ranging from small, liberal-arts colleges to large, public universities, according to The News Tribune. UK’s innovative rewards offered to students, faculty and staff and dedication to supporting cycling stood out […]
Students Upset After Susquehanna University Decides to Arm Officers
Many Susquehanna University students have expressed their opposition to a plan by its university president to arm some public safety officers. The decision came about after an August 2017 drug-related robbery in a dormitory suite where five teenagers were arrested. One allegedly had a handgun in their possession. The following day, around 75 students held […]
Virginia College Announces Campus Closure
Virginia College, one of the largest for-profit institutions in the U.S., has announced it will close its doors after its accreditation was suspended by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, after falling behind on payments to creditors and rent on buildings. Based in Birmingham, the Education Corporation of America (ECA) currently has around […]
Couple and Dr. James L. Moore III Establish Scholarship Program to Support Transfer Students
Dr. James L. Moore III, vice provost for diversity and inclusion and CDO at The Ohio State University (OSU) and couple Missy and Bob Weiler have come together to establish the Dr. James L. Moore III Scholars Program to support undergrads transferring from Columbus State Community College to OSU. The Weilers have lived in Ohio […]
Marybeth Gasman to Join Rutgers Faculty
Dr. Marybeth Gasman, who has established herself as one of the nation’s most prominent scholars of historically Black colleges in particular and minority-serving institutions in general, is leaving the University and Pennsylvania to join the faculty at the Graduate School of Education (GSE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, in the Fall.
4 killed after car bomb explodes near police HQ in southeast Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has blamed "foreign-backed terrorists" for the blast that has killed 4 and injured more than forty
A Possible Significant Turning Point in the Climate Scam
Something unique in the extensive history of the global warming/climate change scam occurred this week. The intended working class victims of the “green” climate campaign have rebelled in recent weeks and this week they achieved a major concession by the French Government. The Government has agreed to postpone a scheduled increase in the carbon tax […]
Daily Thoughts
*Coming Attractions* I normally don't tout upcoming blog posts, but there is one coming up December 7 that I'd like you to think about and possibly comment on. The December 7 blog reflects only briefly on the past, and is focused on the future and the only legitimate threat that we face in the Pacific. I expect that you haven't heard about it because the media is focused on fake scandals, their hatred of the President, and on stories of racial, gender, religious and other divisions. Yes, they are all so precious - bless their hearts. *Hymns* I watched some of the George H W Bus... more »
New Election After Republicans Were Caught Trying To Steal A House Seat In North Carolina?
*2 GOP crooks-- Mark Harris and Trumpanzee* By the end of last month, it was already obvious that North Carolina Trumpist, Mark Harris, had stolen both the GOP primary that ousted Robert Pittenger and then the general election in which he-- against all odds-- beat Blue Dog Dan McCready. The final 538.com forecast omg November 6, showed Harris with just a 12.1% chance to win (1 in 8). Harris has been in DC pretending that he's the legitimately-elected congressman from North Carolina's 9th district, the state's southern tier, from Charlotte through Monroe, Wadesboro and Lumberton an... more »
Iran-Contra Independent Counsel, 1993: “The Criminal Investigation Of Bush Was Regrettably Incomplete”
“George Bush [Sr.] served as vice president through the Reagan presidency from 1981 to 1989. In January 1989, he succeeded … Continue reading →
Child Abuse: Not Just a Catholic Problem
[image: child-abuse-not-just-a-catholic-problem] The Catholic Church gets the spotlight, but child sexual abuse is rife in many religious and secular organizations.
Obama Judge Freed MS-13 Member Who Police Say Then Committed Murder
[image: obama-immigration-judge-freed-ms-13-member-who-police-say-then-committed-murder] Not six weeks after he was released instead of deported, police allege, Henri Salvador Gutierrez and five other members of his gang stabbed another likely gang member to death.
Follow the Climate Money
How climate finance ‘flows’ around the world is an informative article from CarbonBrief. Excerpts below in italics followed by a comment from Bjorn Lomborg. Climate finance is one of the bedrocks of negotiations at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), including the “COP24” talks taking place this month in Katowice, Poland. “Climate […]
Wild Free and Happy Sample 04
[Note: This is the fourth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, Wild Free & Happy. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 199 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Orangutans* Our orangutan cousins in Sumatra spend about 90 percent of their time in the trees, where they are safe from hungry tigers. Living in low density, often solitary, th... more »
US Crosses Red Line with Arrest of Huawei CEO for ‘Breaking Iran Sanctions’
*21WIRE* | The Trump Administration continues to wage economic warfare on the world, but have they gone too far this time?
Introducing the 5 Most Powerful Navies on the Planet (in 2030)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Ranked. *The Indian Navy will be the second (or third, if you count Russia) Asian navy on this list. India has recently begun pouring enormous resources into its naval service, and as a result by 2030 could have one of the top five navies on the planet.* The most powerful navies in 2030 will be a reflection of the broader state of the world. Some countries are invested in preserving the current international order, and see naval power as a means to maintain it. Other emerging countries are building navies commensurate with their newfound sense ... more »
Meet the 5 Countries That Will Dominate the Global Economy in 2030
*Samuel Rines* *Finance, * The trillion-dollar list... *Mexico is currently the eleventh-largest economy in the world, and it may surprise. Partially a derivative of its proximity to the U.S. market, and partly due to preferential trade treatment with its northern neighbor, Mexico is the economy to watch. Granted, it is currently well behind Russia and Brazil. But it is more advantaged through NAFTA and, potentially, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Russia is currently isolated, Brazil is mired in a political and economic mess, and both are reliant on commodities for their growth.... more »
Blame Alfred Thayer Mahan for Pearl Harbor (and Thank Him for Its Failure)
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia-Pacific* Skip parts of a treatise and you garner only part of its wisdom—and maybe not the part most relevant to your cause. Americans have Alfred Thayer Mahan to blame for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They also have Mahan to thank for the attack’s failure. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) could have landed a crippling strategic blow against the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, demolishing infrastructure indispensable to fleet operations in the distant Western Pacific. Instead, Japanese aviators concentrated their bombs, torpedoes and gunfire on U... more »
RANKED: Meet the 5 Most Deadly Armies on the Planet (in 2030)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * What nations would you pick? *Like its American counterpart, the ground force of the PLA must share the financial pie with a pair of voracious partners. The era in which China focused on ground power at the expense of sea and air power has decisively ended. Also, the PLA can never detach itself fully from the factional struggles within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP); the two are too closely intertwined for anything approaching Western style civil-military relations to take hold.* The focus of ground combat operations has shifted dramatically sinc... more »
Meet the 5 Most Powerful Air Forces on the Planet (in 2030)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Let the debate begin. *By 2030, the Royal Air Force will be at its most capable in decades. The air service will have just under 160 highly capable Eurofighter Typhoons. Originally intended as air superiority fighters, the RAF’s Typhoons are now capable of dropping the Paveway series of laser-guided bombs. Work is also progressing only giving them Brimstone missile capability. A combat drone descended from the Taranis UAV is projected to be flying sometime around 2030, and will operate alongside manned UK fighters.* *(This first appeared in 2016.)* ... more »
Deadly dogs
How awful for the pet owner. Can't even imagine how terrible to experience this. A Yorkshire terrier (adorable, fluff balls) being walked by his owner on a leash, was attacked and killed by two pit bulls off leash in the Columbus Polaris area (heard on radio, don't have link). The pit bulls have been put down. I know those of you who have pit bulls love them and claim they are gentle, but they have been bred to attack and kill if they perceive a prey or a threat. All dogs will bite, but some have the strength and jaws to be lethal. When I tried to find a link, I was horrified by t... more »
Christmas party attire
We attended a lovely Christmas dinner with our Conestoga group (Ohio history) last night in Clintonville. I wore a nice black dress, with full coverage, but that makes no difference when it’s made of a synthetic fabric. I was freezing, and since we were there early because the couple we went with had some responsibilities, I wore my coat for about an hour before dinner. We have another dinner tonight with our Lakeside friends at the Conservatory on the east side of Columbus. I’m still not going to wear slacks like most older ladies do, but I’m thinking of a black sweater and sk...more »
20 Years After Chávez's Rise, Nearly 90% Of Venezuelans Now Live In Poverty
President Nicolas Maduro together with Socialist Party Vice-President Diosdado Cabello (R) next to a portrait of Hugo Chávez. (Jorge Silva / Reuters) *Tom Phillips, The Guardian:* *'A slow-motion catastrophe': on the road in Venezuela, 20 years after Chávez's rise * The Guardian travels across the nation the late Hugo Chávez dreamed of transforming, to understand its collapse The latrines at Simón Bolívar international airport in Caracas overflow with urine; the taps are bone dry. In the departures hall, weeping passengers prepare for exile, unsure when they will return. At custo... more »
Ocean SSTs Tepid in November
Originally posted on Science Matters: The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major…
‘Sun in a box’ would store renewable energy for the grid
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: This may or may not have its uses, but any idea that the whole world could get electricity mainly from the sun and the wind is not credible, with today’s technology at least. MIT engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy,…
Britain’s oldest coal plants called on to avoid running out of power as cold sets in
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Gerry, England ? The Telegraph has the story about how the National Grid has had to pay idling coal power plants to fire up this week: Britain’s oldest coal-fired power plants prepared to fire up their hoppers for a price…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 339 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Last WWII Mohawk code talker honoured by Assembly of First Nations
96-year-old Louis Levi Oakes used Mohawk language to encode messages for Allied forces. The 96-year-old veteran from Akwesasne is the last surviving Mohawk code talker, according to the U.S. Congress. During the Second World War, Kanien'kéha (Mohawk language) was one of 33 Indigenous languages used to send encoded messages between Allied forces so that enemies could not understand. Oakes' contributions to Allied forces efforts during the Second World War were recognized by the Assembly of First Nations and the House of Commons Tuesday. Oakes was given a star blanket and beaded meda... more »
Breakfast—Not the Most Important Meal After All
Story at-a-glance Contrary to popular belief, recent research concluded that eating breakfast does not help you lose weight Other recent research also found that eating breakfast does not improve your metabolism. Instead, it was linked to a greater overall dietary … Continue reading →
Broccoli Reverses Diabetes Damage
Eating broccoli could reverse the damage that diabetes inflicts on heart blood vessels. The key is most likely a compound in the vegetable called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane encourages production of enzymes that protect the blood vessels and reduces the number of molecules that … Continue reading →
Keto flu – Why it happens, Symptoms, Relief
Feeling flu like symptoms after switching to a low carb diet? Learn the symptoms of keto flu and how you can cope with the symptoms! Having flu-like symptoms when starting a low carb diet is common. The condition is not as … Continue reading →
Tiny fish louse shows promise as a sensitive early indicator of metal pollution in freshwater
A common aquatic parasite might one day inform us about the presence of dangerous metals in drinking water. The fish louse (Argulus japonicus) is being tested as a biological early warning system for water quality, an article in Science Daily … Continue reading →
Best Way To Make Coffee
With the increase in high-end coffee shops on the rise, our coffee options have also expanded. Coffee shops such as Coffee Beans, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Tully’s Coffee, Tim Horton’s and various others. So from these shops you can get variety … Continue reading →
These Two Women Both ‘Carried’ Their Baby Using Reciprocal Effortless IVF
Here’s how it worked A couple in Texas welcomed a baby boy this past summer in a particularly innovative and intimate way. Bliss and Ashleigh Coulter are proud mothers of a little boy who they both helped carry by using … Continue reading →
Bipolar Disorder in Children: Is It Possible?
Although bipolar disorder usually affects adults, bipolar disorder in children and teenagers is possible. Early diagnosis and treatment can help. Is bipolar disorder in children possible? Most of what I’ve read says bipolar disorder develops in adults. Bipolar disorder in … Continue reading →
“My life sucks” – 16 things to do if you think this is you
If you’re telling yourself “my life sucks”, you might be in a bad place right now, a place where your life feels small, chaotic, and out of control. We all have these periods where our life feels like it has … Continue reading →
Tissue Agnostic – Genomic Based Treatment – A Paradigm Shift in Cancer Treatment
FDA approval of Vitrakvi shifts cancer treatment toward genomic testing-creates new challenges for doctors and patients. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved a new precision cancer medicine Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) for the treatment of adult and pediatric … Continue reading →
Roscoe's Rascals
*I dream of a world where chickens can cross the road * *without having their motives questioned.*
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