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This Drone Is About To Change Army Operations Forever
*Warzone/The Drive*: *The Pocket-Sized Black Hornet Drone Is About To Change Army Operations Forever* Even the service's smallest units will soon have the ability to scout ahead and see into hard to reach spaces from behind cover. After more than four years of experimentation and evaluation, the U.S. Army is beginning to send out FLIR Systems' tiny Black Hornet nano drones to operational units, which will fundamentally change how the service conducts itself on the battlefield. The miniature unmanned helicopter will give the elements as small as infantry squads a significant boost ... more »
The U.S. Navy's Chief Of Naval Operations Admits That The Electromagnetic Railgun Project Is A Mess
A prototype of the Navy's electromagnetic railgun(DoD photo) *Task & Purpose*: *The Navy's top officer just admitted the much-hyped electromagnetic railgun is a big mess* Less than a year after declaring the U.S. Navy "fully invested" in the service's much-hyped electromagnetic railgun, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson is apparently experiencing some buyer's remorse over the $500 million supergun's troubled development. Appearing before an audience at the Atlantic Council on Thursday, Richardson characterized the decade-old weapons system — capable of accelerating a ... more »
January Cooling by Land, A Surprise by Sea
With apologies to Paul Revere, this post is on the lookout for cooler weather with an eye on both the Land and the Sea. UAH has updated their tlt (temperatures in lower troposphere) dataset for January. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude to updated records from HADSST3. […]
Virginia Madness Continues – Democrat Lawmakers, Including Black Caucus, Demanding Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax Must Resign…
Ooof… Virginia politics has twice circled back through crazy and now enters a bizarro hall of mirrors. The #1 official, Governor Northam, and the #3 official, Attorney General Mark Herring, have admitted to wearing blackface. The #2 official, Lt. Gov … Continue reading →
New Documents Show Trump Acting Attorney General Whitaker Failed to Pay Back Funds After Company Charged with Bilking Consumers
“New Documents Show Acting Attorney General Failed to Pay Back Funds After Company Charged with Bilking Consumers Feb 8, 2019 … Continue reading →
US House Judiciary Chair Opening Statement At Trump Acting AG Whitaker Hearing & Whitaker Smart-Alec Remark
US House Judiciary Committee Chair Congressman Nadler: “Have you ever been asked to approve any request or action to be … Continue reading →
"Hitler's Dream: What if the D-Day Invasion Had Failed? "
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Into_the_Jaws_of_Death_23-0455M_edit.jpg] What would have happened? The Normandy Invasion (code-named Operation Neptune) was the largest amphibious invasion in the history of armed conflict. It combined efforts from nearly 290 escort vessels, 5,000 landing and assault craft, and 160,000 troops. Casualties in the first 24 hours of the invasion were at least 12,000 Allied soldiers and 1,000 Germans. Still a gamble, it was not assured during the early hours of the landings that... more »
The Marine Corp vs. Mother Earth (Who Wins?)
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/15391784835/sizes/h/] Several sinkholes are currently menacing at least two Marine Corps installations in the continental United States, according to media reports. If Marine recruits are, according to some drill sergeants, the lowest form of life on Earth, then their upcoming descent into the depths of the planet will be a walk in the park. Several sinkholes are currently menacing at least two Marine Corps installations in the continental United States, according to media reports. A... more »
U.S. Ambiguity Is Pushing the Philippines Toward China
*Richard Javad Heydarian* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] What’s happening in the Philippines is a telltale of growing regional anxiety over American strategic reliability. “Do we still have a Cold War today? Is [our alliance with the United States] still relevant to our security? Maybe not,” declared Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana in a press briefing at the Malacanang presidential palace, putting into question the fate of one of the oldest alliances in the world. The Philippine defense chief even went so far as confirming the possibility of abrogating the U.S.-P... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Even Now”
2002, “Even Now” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEbPyHLzBGQ
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The lovely, symmetric planetary nebula cataloged as MWP1 lies some 4,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Cygnus the Swan. One of the largest planetary nebulae known, it spans about 15 light-years. Based on its expansion rate the nebula has an age of 150 thousand years, a cosmic blink of an eye in the 10 billion year life of a sun-like star. *Click image for larger size.* But planetary nebulae represent a very brief final phase in stellar evolution, as the nebula's central star shrugs off its outer layers to become a hot white dwarf. In fact, planetary nebulae ordinari... more »
"What A Coward Knows..."
"Courage and conviction are powerful weapons against an enemy who depends only on fists or guns. Animals know when you are afraid; a coward knows when you are not." - David Seabury
Has Trump Found the Formula for 2020?
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Moscow Hosts Afghan Peace Conference
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Trump’s ‘Eyeball-to-Eyeball’ Orders to the Generals on Syria
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US Military Finally Sets Target Date For “Full Withdrawal” From Syria
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Top Russian security officials tour Egypt, Gulf to discuss Syria, Libya
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ISIS leader Al-Baghdadi was nearly assassinated by disgruntled foreign fighters
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Russia to US: Destroy Tomahawk launchpads & attack drones to return to INF compliance
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Killing the INF Treaty was a Gift to Russia
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EU Won’t Block Controversial Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
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France makes Germany sweat before striking deal on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
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Jeff Bezos Protests the Invasion of His Privacy, as Amazon Builds a Sprawling Surveillance State for Everyone Else
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“GIANT AND ILLEGAL HOAX”: Trump Reams 2018 Schiff – Simpson Meeting In Aspen
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Adam Schiff, Glenn Simpson and their Forrest Gump-like encounter in Aspen
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Democrats Prepare To Subpoena Phone Records Linked To Trump Tower Meeting
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Venezuela: America’s 68th Regime-Change Disaster
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Venezuela – U.S. Aid Gambit Fails – War Plans Lack Support
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The National Interest: How a Russian Analyst Assesses US Military Options in Venezuela
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Maduro Invokes Vietnam In Open Letter; Warns America Will “Send Their Sons To Die In An Absurd War”
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Pompeo Claims Hezbollah “Active In Venezuela” To Justify Possible US Intervention
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Fears for British racing, Cheltenham Festival amid equine flu outbreak
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British horseracing is shut down for at least another four days following an outbreak of equine flu, raising fears one of the UK's greatest sporting events — the Cheltenham Festival — could be at risk.
NT's new anti-corruption watchdog's general manager could face conflicts of interest, lawyer says
The latest appointment to the NT's new anti-corruption watchdog could place it in a compromising position, a leading lawyer says, because his family members work for the very organisations it could be forced to investigate.
Trump praises 'economic rocket' North Korea with summit announcement
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US President Donald Trump says North Korea will someday become "a great Economic Powerhouse" under leader Kim Jong-un, heaping praise on the dictator while announcing the location of the pair's next summit.
Woman killed after shooting at a Brisbane property
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Police respond to reports of a shooting at a semi-rural property in Brisbane and find the body of a 40-year-old woman.
"Meaningful Warnings..."
“There are meaningful warnings which history gives a threatened or perishing society. Such are, for instance, the decadence of art, or a lack of great statesmen. There are open and evident warnings, too. The center of your democracy and of your culture is left without electric power for a few hours only, and all of a sudden crowds of American citizens start looting and creating havoc. The smooth surface film must be very thin, then, the social system quite unstable and unhealthy. But the fight for our planet, physical and spiritual, a fight of cosmic proportions, is not a vague mat... more »
The Poet: Czeslaw Milosz, "A Song On The End Of The World"
*"A Song On The End Of The World"* “On the day the world ends A bee circles a clover, A fisherman mends a glimmering net. Happy porpoises jump in the sea, By the rainspout young sparrows are playing And the snake is gold-skinned as it should always be. On the day the world ends Women walk through the fields under their umbrellas, A drunkard grows sleepy at the edge of a lawn, Vegetable peddlers shout in the street And a yellow-sailed boat comes nearer the island, The voice of a violin lasts in the air And leads into a starry night. And those who expected lightning and thunder Are disappo... more »
"Dumbing Ourselves Down: Wanting To Join"
*"Dumbing Ourselves Down: Wanting To Join"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When we dumb ourselves down, we sell ourselves short and lose an opportunity to shed light where it is needed. The ability to go into any social situation and sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people and dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may... more »
Palestinians Warn about New Israeli Settler Plan — The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians by Zionist Israel
PressTV Published on Feb 6, 2019 A number of Israeli senior officials have signed a declaration overnight to support a plan to raise the number of settlers in the West Bank to 2 million. Palestinians warn the Israelis’ main goal now is to promote the settlers plan as soon as possible before the local elections. Mona […]
World War 3 WARNING? Russia, US and France Launch Nuclear-Capable Missiles HOURS APART
World War 3 WARNING: Russia, US and France Launch Nuclear-Capable Missiles HOURS APART by ATHENA CHRYSANTHOU, https://www.express.co.uk/ RUSSIA, the United States and France have test-launched nuclear-capable missiles within hours of one another as fears rise of a return to a Cold War-era arms race amid the abandonment of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. – The French […]
Luciferianism: A Secular Look At A Destructive Globalist Belief System
Luciferianism: A Secular Look At A Destructive Globalist Belief System by Brandon Smith, http://www.alt-market.com/ Over many years of investigating the mechanics of global events and the people behind them I have become perhaps a little obsessed with one particular subject – the source and motivations of evil. This fascination does not stem from a simple morbid curiosity, […]
WikiLeaks Reveals US Military Use Of IMF, World Bank As “Unconventional” Weapons
WikiLeaks Reveals US Military Use Of IMF, World Bank As “Unconventional” Weapons by Whitney Webb, MintPressNews.com, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ In a leaked military manual on “unconventional warfare” recently highlighted by WikiLeaks, the U.S. Army states that major global financial institutions — such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and […]
NBC Journalist’s Attacks on RT Backfires
RT America Published on Feb 7, 2019 NBC News and their Capitol Hill correspondent Kasie Hunt claimed that Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard was being supported by a “Russian machine” (RT). The attack backfired after critics pointed out that NBC cited the Democrat-run disinformation operation New Knowledge. RT’s Dan Cohen, the reporter behind the Gabbard story […]
US Propaganda Unit Telling Americans What to Think
RT America Published on Feb 8, 2019 RT America’s Dan Cohen reports for the News with Rick Sanchez on the ominous development of internal propaganda in the United States. The State Department’s “Global Engagement Center,” created by the Obama Administration in 2016 to counter Islamic State, has under the Trump Administration taken aim instead at Russia […]
Pope Francis Signed a Pledge of Universal Fraternity with Other Religious Leaders?
The Pope And Islam’s Most Important Imam Just Signed A Covenant That Pushes Us Much Closer To A One World Religion by Michael Snyder, http://endoftheamericandream.com/ A historic interfaith covenant was signed in the Middle East on Monday, and the mainstream media in the United States has been almost entirely silent about it. Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb is considered […]
The Atlantic’s Jemele Hill Alludes to Trump Assassination During State of the Union Address
The Atlantic’s Jemele Hill Alludes to Assassination During State of the Union Address by John Nolte, https://www.breitbart.com/ The Atlantic’s Jemele Hill referenced a public assassination during President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night. – Hill, a far-leftist who despises Trump and has falsely labeled the president a “white supremacist,” alluded to the assassination of Malcolm X, […]
The Coming Third Temple, the, Copper Scroll, and the Identity of Messiah
SkyWatch TV Published on Feb 7, 2019 GET THE LIMITED TIME MEGA-GIVEAWAY HERE! https://www.skywatchtvstore.com/produ… – For thousands of years, the world has heard warning that there is a coming a day when the Man of Sin, the Antichrist, will arise to pilot the greatest deception in human history. Whereas almost anyone alive today can discuss the […]
Trump Puts “Christ” Back in Christmas, Invokes “Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”
Trump Puts “Christ” Back in Christmas, Invokes “Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” by KIMBERLY SMITH, DECEMBER 1, 2017, https://www.westernjournal.com/ct When President Donald Trump presided over the 95th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, he reminded everyone that Jesus is reason for the season by an invocation at the ceremony that was openly, unapologetically Christian. […]
Apocalyptic Debt Crisis In America: 63 Of America’s Largest 75 Cities Are COMPLETELY BROKE
Apocalyptic Debt Crisis In America: 63 Of America’s Largest 75 Cities Are COMPLETELY BROKE by http://patriotrising.com/ The debt crisis in the United States of America has reached apocalyptic proportions. A new and horrifying report out details the reason why 63 of America’s largest cities are completely broke: debt and overspending. – According to a recent analysis of […]
Russia Flaunts Armageddon Weapon as American Leftists Embrace Infanticide
The DemocRAT Party is run by Satanists, IMO. TruNews Streamed live on Feb 6, 2019 Today on TRUNEWS, Rick Wiles and Kerry Kinsey present the headlines, including a review of Tuesday’s State of the Union address by President Trump, Senator Elizabeth Warren found claiming once again to be Native American, and geologists being puzzled by high-speed […]
Hannity: Democrats’ Barbaric Abortion Agenda — Nancy Pelosi Attacks Trump’s Anti-Abortion Stand — Trump: “All Children – Born and Unborn – Are Made in the Holy Image of God”!
Sheeple: naive, gullible, easily deceived, useful idiots complicit in their own destruction and the destruction of others. People with an amazing ability to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. – Fox News Published on Feb 6, 2019 Abortion legislation under fire, Trump calls for Congress to prohibit late-term abortions during State of the Union address. #Hannity #FoxNews […]
Lou Dobbs and John Solomon Discuss Adam Schiff Meeting With Fusion GPS….
In February and March 2017 House Speaker Paul Ryan forced HPSCI Chairman Devin Nunes to step aside from leading the house intelligence committee investigation because Nunes went to the White House SCIF to review executive office documents giving the possible … Continue reading →
On the Totalitarianism of the Enlightenment Project
I have now developed the following view of the Enlightenment Project: The philosophers who conceived of the Enlightenment Project in the 18th century were not enlightened. They were delusional, irrational, and autocratic. They were convinced that they had the answer to every question and they preached a fake gospel of reason. Their conception of reason was devoid of logic, and hence was anti-reason. Filled with hatred for their own culture, they inspired revolutionary movements which were devoted to obliterating all traditional institutions and crushing all opposition. The Enlighten... more »
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After reading several history and philosophy books related to the Age of Enlightenment I have developed the following view of the Enlightenment Project: The philosophers who conceived of the Enlightenment Project in the 18th century were not enlightened. They were delusional, irrational, and autocratic. They were convinced that they had the answer to every question and they preached a fake gospel of reason. Their conception of reason was devoid of logic, and hence was anti-reason. Filled with hatred for their own culture, they inspired revolutionary movements which were devoted to ... more »
ISIS and Others Still a Deadly Problem
[image: isis-and-others-still-a-deadly-problem] Although President Trump has declared ISIS to be defeated, ISIS, al-Qaeda, Shabab, Taliban, and other Islamist terrorist groups remain a deadly problem — thanks in large measure to globalists in the Obama State Department.
Likely Deal Would Give Trump Fraction of Desired Wall Money
One White House aide said President Trump was expected to back whatever compromise emerges and acknowledged there is no will among congressional Republicans for another shutdown.
Virginia Governor’s No. 2 is Hit with New Sex Allegations
Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax emphatically denied the new allegation, as he did the first one, leveled by a college professor who said Fairfax forced her to perform oral sex on him in 2004.
Did Henry ‘the Fonz’ Winkler Die at Age 77?
The Fonzie character lives on -- and so does the actor who portrayed him, for now.
Baseball, Kangaroos and Mr. Robinson
What, you might ask? One of best baseball players passed away earlier this week. Frank Robinson is the only major leaguer to win the Most Valuable Player award in the American and National Leagues. Even though others got more notoriety, … Continue reading →
ISIS leader was nearly assassinated by disgruntled foreign fighters
The terrorist group has been rapidly losing territory over the last two years due to efforts by Russian and Syrian forces, as well as the US and its allies. The group has lost most of its forces and resources, leading it to go into hiding. Daesh* leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was reportedly attacked in a village […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian soldier killed by Turkish-backed rebels in Hama
A member of the Russian Armed Forces has been killed in Syria in the line of duty, authorities from the Tikhoretsky District of southern Russia’s Krasnodar Territory, where the serviceman lived, said in a statement. According to the statement, the deceased service member has been identified as Maxim Pletnev. “Since 2012, he served in the airborne forces of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Maduro denies any ties with Hezbollah (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON, (1:45 A.M.) – One day after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed Hezbollah was operating inside of Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro responded in a televised speech in Caracas. According to Maduro, “Hezbollah is a legal political party within Lebanon’s political life. Hezbollah is primarily a political party, with ministers, deputies, and elected […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several demonstrations allegedly held in response to aid blockade by SDF
Residents in the Syrian regions of Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor have taken to the streets demanding that the US-led coalition troops be withdrawn from the country and that the Syrian Democratic Forces armed organization stop blocking humanitarian aid deliveries, Lieutenant General Sergei Solomatin, head of the Russian Center for reconciliation of the conflicting sides in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Russian Ka-27 chopper land on ship with low visibility
The Russian Defence Ministry published a video of drills being conducted by the Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation, which showed the landing of a Ka-27 military helicopter in difficult meteorological conditions. The Ministry’s YouTube channel posted a video of a helicopter landing on the decks of project 20380 corvettes and Yaroslav Mudryi patrol ship of the Baltic Fleet. It demonstrates […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces retake several areas along Saudi border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a big counter-offensive inside the Harad District of the Hajjah Governorate on Friday. Backed by heavy artillery, the Houthi forces managed to retake several sites inside of the Harad District that they lost to the Saudi Coalition over the last week. Among the recaptured areas by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US spy plane tracked near Russian airbase in western Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – A U.S. spy plane was tracked near the Russian Hmeimim Airbase in southwestern Latakia on Friday. According to the Twitter account Intel Sky, a U.S. RC-135U Combat Sent 45RS 64-14849 was tracked flying along the Syrian-Lebanese coast on Friday. 🚨 The 🇺🇸 ✈ #USAF RC-135U Combat Sent 45RS 64-14849 #POSSE61* […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High ranking jihadist commander assassinated in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – A high ranking jihadist commander was assassinated in the Idlib Governorate this evening after a group of unknown assailants targeted his home. According to opposition activists, the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham commander Alaa Al-Deen Abu Mu’awiya was killed on Friday when three unknown assailants opened fire on him while he was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed aid package filled with ‘poison of humiliation’ – Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected attempts by the opposition to bring US-backed aid into the country. He made the remarks during a press conference in Caracas on Friday. “The package is very nice on the outside: humanitarian aid. But on the inside it brings the poison of humiliation,” he said. “And it tries to cover […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Class #6: Vladimir Vernadsky: The Biosphere and the Noösphere
World Land-Bridge Fusion Economy Vernadsky Project Class #6: Vladimir Vernadsky: The Biosphere and the Noösphere Video of Class #6: Vladimir Vernadsky: The Biosphere and the Noösphere In this final presentation, we take up LaRouche’s relationship to Vladimir Vernadsky, who developed the concepts of the biosphere and the noösphere. Can study of the evolution of advanced life on this planet provide insights into the development of the human species through the uniquely human phenomenon of economic growth? What is man as a geological force, and what is the future of cognition, beyond p... more »
Musical interlude
Omnia feat. Danyka Nadeau - For You
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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Project Blue Book - Episode Five - Foo Fighters
I’m not sure how the Foo Fighters fit into the latest episode of *Project Blue Book*. True, they did talk to a group of former and maybe retired military pilots who talked about their experiences, but there is no real evidence that anyone at Blue Book ever investigated the Foo Fighters. These retired pilots tales of Foo Fighters did match those told by actual World War Two veterans but that doesn’t get the information into Blue Book. This episode seemed to focus more on the ancillary issues, that is, what was happening on the home front and with the spies who were monitoring the Hy... more »
USA in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections away from Maduro
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A White House official says there are hopes of "bigger rocks rolling down the hill" by attracting more senior officers over to Juan Guaido's side, creating cracks in the military support critical to Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolas Maduro's grip on power.
Unstoppable Aussie Scotty James completes hat-trick of halfpipe world titles
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Champion Australian snowboarder Scotty James makes history in Utah with a third straight world title in the halfpipe.
Baby affected by capsicum spray used by PSOs at train station
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Protective Services Officers use capsicum spray on two men after they became aggressive towards them at a railway station in Melbourne's south-east, but the secondary spray affects several onlookers, including a baby.
Man wins worker's compensation claim after being attacked by 'agitated 220kg boar'
A South Australian man who was attacked by a 220kg boar wins a worker's compensation claim against his employer, who claimed his injury was actually caused in a game of tug-of-war with his dog.
Possible fourth Cid Harbour shark attack uncovered in government emails
A possible previously unreported shark attack at now-notorious Cid Harbour in north Queensland has come to light in a high-level State Government email trail obtained by the ABC.
Beer Before Wine And You Won't Feel Fine
Plenty of us have been there: waking up after a night out with a thumping headache, feeling sick and swearing never to touch alcohol again. If only there were a way to prevent these terrible hangovers. It isn’t uncommon for us to mix our drinks, maybe a beer in the pub before moving on to wine. Folk wisdom has something to say about this: “Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine; wine before beer and you’ll feel queer.” This idea is very prevalent and versions of it occur in many languages. In my native country, Germany, for example, we say: “Wein auf Bier, das rat’ ich Dir—Bier auf... more »
Little Ice Age in Australial and Aboriginal Memories
Australian aboriginal culture refers to a period in the past as the Dreamtime but which has never really been assigned a period in the mainstream chronology. My own experience with aboriginals when conducting heritage surveys suggests that the Dreamtime seems … Continue reading →
Totalitarian One World Religion
Right on cue, the Zerohedge website reports an event that shows the true colours of religion – “Snyder: ‘One World Religion’ Looms As Pope & Islam’s Top Imam Sign Historic Covenant”; more here. The key phrase or sentiment is the … Continue reading →
The Inside Story Of Juan Guaido’s Big Gamble For Venezuela
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Venezuela’s self-proclaimed ‘president’ Guaido isn’t ruling out ‘authorizing’ US intervention
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Saker interview with Michael Hudson on Venezuela
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Hopes Fade for EU to Rescue Iran Via Banking Scheme to Bypass Sanctions – but Was It Ever a Serious Plan?
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Moscow ready for more contacts on MH17 with The Hague, says senior diplomat
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Moody’s upgrades Russia’s rating to Baa3 with stable outlook
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Tonight's Movie Is 'The Impossible Spy'
From *Wikipedia*: The Impossible Spy is a film based on the true story of an Israeli civilian spy, Eli Cohen, who was recruited into Israel's secret intelligence agency (the Mossad) in the 1960s to become a spy in Damascus. Prior to his capture in 1965, Cohen was about to be appointed the third-most powerful figure in Syria—the Deputy Minister of Defense. Cohen's memorization of Syria's individual gun placements along the Golan Heights enabled Israel to defeat Syria in the Six-Day War in 1967.
Postpartum Depression: How Keeping a Wireless Baby Monitor Turned on 24/7 Could Be Contributing to It.
By B.N. Frank According to WebMd, 10-20% of moms and 10% of dads experience postpartum depression. Equally significant is how common it is for parents... more »
What's Really Wrong With Trump? Want To Know? Stare In The Damn Mirror
Can you just chalk Trump up to extraordinarily bad genes? Extraordinarily bad parenting? A really, really diseased mind? For sure, no one ever taught him/he never learned/he's incapable of being... someone who isn't a sociopathic malignant narcissist. Dean Heller, like most Republican senators, figured out Trump is a truly dangerous sociopath early on. He toyed with opposition but weighed his options-- a primary from the right versus a stiff general election in a swing state-- and his calculus led him to button up his pie hole, smile, nod and back Trump. After all, he had never lo... more »
New Hampshire Court Upholds Women’s Topless Conviction
In a dissenting opinion, two justices concluded the ordinance was unconstitutional because it treats men and women differently.
Did Henry ‘the Fonz’ Winkler Die at Age 77?
Inquiring minds want to know if another celebrity was claimed by a death hoax.
Sources: Prosecutors Probing National Enquirer After Bezos Report
It is a federal crime to threaten to injure someone's reputation in exchange for money or a "thing of value," though federal courts haven't made it clear whether a public statement, like the one demanded by AMI, could be considered something of value.
Abortion Case Shows Roberts Firmly at Supreme Court’s Center
Since the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy last summer, Chief Justice John Roberts has become the court's new swing vote.
CA continues enforcement against illicit cannabis firms in L.A., Sacramento County
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced further enforcement actions against unlicensed marijuana businesses. This sweep was against a pair of illegal retailers – one in Los Angeles and the other in Sacramento County. Licensed MJ firms in the state have long complained about black-market operators severely undercutting their sales. For their part, state and […] CA continues enforcement against illicit cannabis firms in L.A., Sacramento County is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Belgium considering medical marijuana agency to govern production, distribution
Belgium’s minority government has proposed a law that calls for the establishment of a medical cannabis agency to oversee production and distribution in pharmacies, hospitals and research institutes. If approved, the law would greatly expand access to medical cannabis in the country, though the most important details – including related regulations – are yet to […] Belgium considering medical marijuana agency to govern production, distribution is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
“Very Good Health” – President Trump Has Second Year Check-Up…
All looks good as President Trump completes his second physical examination during a trip to Walter Reed hospital.
President Trump Announces U.S. Trade Delegation to China…
The White House announces the primary trade negotiators who will be heading to China next week for another round of trade discussions. In the background, yesterday President Trump announced there was no planned meeting between himself and Chinese Chairman Xi, … Continue reading →
Venezuela: US Aid Gambit Fails - War Plans Lack Support
[image: undefined] A day after the US coup attempt in Venezuela the US game plan was already quite obvious: The opposition in Venezuela will probably use access to that 'frozen' money to buy weapons and to create an army of mercenaries to fight a 'civil' war against the government and its followers. Like in Syria US special forces or some CIA 'contractors' will be eager to help. The supply line for such a war would most likely run through Colombia. If, like 2011 in Syria, a war on the ground is planned it will likely begin in the cities near that border. The US is using the prete... more »
Blackface: Confronting One’s Integrity in the Past
[image: undefined] We live in an age when one’s past is dragged up by those with ill intent to confront one’s integrity in the present. If you worked in Asia in the 1980s or earlier, you likely remember a popular toothpaste called, sadly, Darkie. It featured a caricature of a black-faced minstrel performer on the label, with shining white, white teeth. I have an old Polaroid photo of a very young American diplomat from that era, now a senior official, dressed as that logo, complete with blackface and a top hat, from a long-ago Halloween party. Others present were dressed as local... more »
Free Download: Henry Hazlitt, "Economics in One Lesson"
*"You’ve Been Bamboozled“* by Brian Maher "From time immemorial proverbial wisdom has taught the virtues of saving,” wrote Henry Hazlitt, “and warned against the consequences of prodigality and waste.” Hazlitt authored his masterly primer on economics, "Economics in One Lesson", in 1946. Yet he etched it in the rock of ages, its insights timeless. “This proverbial wisdom has reflected the common ethical as well as the merely prudential judgments of mankind,” Hazlitt continued... “But there have always been squanderers, and there have apparently always been theorists to rationaliz... more »
Why I Hope Maduro Wins And North Korea Keeps Its Nukes
A second summit meeting for the US and North Korea is reportedly scheduled to take place in Vietnam at the end of the month. Expert opinions on where these negotiations are headed range from the insightful to the incredibly naive, with mainstream media consumers consistently […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 8, 2019
SYRIAN DEMOCRATIC FORCES and US troops are seen during a patrol near Turkish border in Hasakah, Syria, in November.. (photo credit: RODI SAID / REUTERS) *Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post: ** What happens after US withdrawal from Syria?* Anti-ISIS coalition meets in Washington amid shadow of uncertainty. WASHINGTON – Six weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, the US-led coalition of 79 partner countries and organizations gathered in Washington on Thursday to assess the fight against ISIS and the situation in eastern Syria. ... more »
The Global Weather Changes and its Negative Impact on the Arab World
Recently the Arab World Council on Water met in Cairo on February 8, 2019 to discuss the present water shortage in Arab countries. Egypt which is the most populated country in the Arab world, is classified as water poverty stricken. Most of its water, 95%, come from the Nile River which starts beyond its national borders. The other two major rivers in the Arab world, the Euphrates and Tigers rivers, start in Turkey and flow into Syria and Iraq. Both countries also experience shortage of water. Keep in mind that the Arab world present population exceeds 400 million and is projected ... more »
“Are Humans Getting Dumber?”
*“Are Humans Getting Dumber?”* by Tom Purcell “The report said people are getting dumber - at least I think that’s what it said, but the big words kept throwing me off.” “Ah, yes, you speak of a recent study by Stanford University researcher and geneticist Dr. Gerald Crabtree. He believes human beings are undergoing intellectual decline.” “We are?” “Writing about the study in the Natural Society Newsletter, Mike Barrett says that, according to Crabtree, our cognitive abilities are the result of ‘the combined effort of thousands of genes.’ If a mutation were to happen to anyone, i... more »
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Inspired Brisbane Heat unveil new 'Bash Brothers' in win over Melbourne Stars
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Ben Cutting hits 17-ball half century as he joins Max Bryant to star with the bat and keep Brisbane Heat's BBL finals chances alive by beating Melbourne Stars by 10 wickets.
'The family need hope': Police search for man thrown overboard into floodwaters
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The search continues for a man missing in floodwaters near Ayr after the boat he was on crashed into a jetty on Friday evening.
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/8/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 2/8/19"* • *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
New charter aims to put dignity and respect at heart of local services
Disabled campaigners have launched a new charter that aims to persuade organisations – and individuals – in their local area to treat people with dignity and respect. Ken and Tracy McClymont have spent four years working on the Dudley Dignity Charter, which lists 10 key principles for how people should be treated, focusing on areas [...]
World News Briefs -- February 8, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks to soldiers while he attends a military exercise in Turiamo, Venezuela February 3, 2019. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Exclusive: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections - source* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela’s military urging them to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and is also preparing new sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on him, a senior White House official said. The Trump administration expects further milita... more »
Is The U.S. Now Conducting War With A 'Small Footprint With A Long Arm'?
American soldiers were seen at an outpost in Fatisah alongside Kurdish soldiers, with some even seen wearing the badges (right shoulder of left soldier) of the Kurdish People's Protection Unit. *Seth J. Frantzman, The Hill*: *‘Small footprint, long arm’ appears to be new US way of war* The United States is trying to wrap up two major conflicts this year — the war in Afghanistan and the war in Syria against ISIS. At the same time, America forces are still operating globally against threats and to assist allies in defeating terrorist groups. In the second half of January, two U.S. a... more »
Gummer To Be Investigated By Commissioner For Standards in House of Lords
By Paul Homewood This is hot off the press: https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/house-of-lords-commissioner-for-standards-/house-of-lords-commissioner-for-standards-/current-inquiries/ It has been officially announced that John Gummer/AKA Lord Deben is now the subject of an inquiry by the Commissioner for Standards in the House of Lords, for alleged breach of the Code in relation to registration and declaration of interests. This follows the […]
'Absolutely devastating': Cyclist dies after being hit by truck on Federal Highway
A cyclist dies after being hit by a truck on the Federal Highway in NSW, close to the border with the ACT — as police plea with motorists to take care when sharing the roads.
Hero cave divers call for Hakeem al-Araibi to be released from Bangkok prison
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Richard Harris and Craig Challen — who helped rescue 12 boys and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand in July — add their names to those campaigning to end extradition proceedings Bahrain by writing a letter to the Thai Prime Minister.
Birds, maps and a 21-foot canoe: 150 years since the settlement of modern Darwin
The journey to Darwin onboard the Moonta was strenuous, and at times deadly, but it wasn't enough to prepare a boatload of white settlers for the relentless heat, humidity and rough conditions they would experience in the Top End.
Doubts raised over case of Melbourne woman convicted of murdering her best friend
A team of lawyers is re-examining the case of Victorian woman Boronika Hothnyang, who says the man she was found guilty of murdering was a like a brother to her.
Diamond cutting tools and state-of-the-art techniques bring centuries-old stories to life
For thousands of years, the Bard people have created art and stories on WA's Dampier peninsula. Now, with the help of modern technology, their stories have come to life in an exhibition uniting dozens of Kimberley Indigenous artists.
Rottnest is rapidly hitting capacity, but can it cope with the influx of tourists?
In 2014, the WA Government forecast 800,000 visitors to Rottnest by 2034. Just five years later, we are about to hit that target, writes Elicia Kennedy.
The WA Government is becoming all too familiar with the four stages of backflip politics
The decision to ditch an overhaul of WA's lobster industry the Government spent two months defending adds to a pattern of policy reversals that is proving increasingly hard to ignore, writes Jacob Kagi.
National Enquirer defends reports on Jeff Bezos' affair amid blackmail accusations
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The supermarket tabloid is standing by its reporting of the world's richest man's affair as his accusations of blackmail could complicate a related legal matter involving a hush-money deal with a former Playboy model linked to Donald Trump.
Townsville mosquitoes are massing but are no dengue threat, authorities say
Residents in flood-ravaged north Queensland are being urged to guard against rising swarms of mosquitoes after days of torrential rain, but health experts say they are not the dangerous kind and a sudden spike in dengue fever and Ross River virus is unlikely.
Fourth Cid Harbour shark attack uncovered in government emails
A previously unreported shark attack at now-notorious Cid Harbour in north Queensland has come to light in a high-level State Government email trail obtained by the ABC.
Meet the tiny bats that could be a natural solution to battle bugs damaging wine grapes
They cannot be seen or heard at night and fit in the palm of a hand, but these tiny mammals could become a new weapon to guard Australian grape crops against hungry insects.
How you use a smartphone if you're deaf and blind
A small, portable gadget has transformed the lives of people who are both deaf and blind by translating phone screens into braille.
Autistic children caring for each other and fun-sized farm animals
Just down the road from Knickers the giant steer is a farm full of tiny animals providing comfort for young people with autism. WARNING: This story contains images of cute animals.
"The Big Government Show Must Go On"
*"The Big Government Show Must Go On"* by MN Gordon "Another week. Another week of distractions. On Tuesday, for instance, was the great State of the Union Address. To this, many opinions and observations have been offered. Here, we’ll contribute several of our own… President Trump is a showman of stout ego. How he must have relished the run-up to Tuesday’s primetime address with impatient anticipation. What a disappointment it must have been to look out from the podium of the House of Representatives at the 116th Congress and see the greatest assemblage of political crooks, lowli... more »
Alert -- Native Burial Places and Butterflies in Imminent Danger as Trump's Border Wall Crews Move In
. Native Burial Places in Danger Read article: https://www.themonitor.com/2019/02/04/members-carrizocomecrudo-tribe-march-protest-border-wall/?fbclid=IwAR1aLUmzeUsmNfLtk34yhEeyvvniytolAgFivriUc8Bfurm7FkCwBhp5NGE Photo today at Texas border More https://m.facebook.com/natbutterflies/?ref=bookmarks
Cyberattacks may force companies to finally assess cyber risks
Cyberattacks may force companies to finally assess cyber risks Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times Mondelez vs. Zurich case turn the spotlight on insurance companies Much as the widely reported NotPetya malware attacks are gradually disappearing from the headlines, its aftermath still holds sway. Apparently, the Mondelez vs. Zurich Case has become a constant reminder […]
New FDA alert on Salmonella outbreak says threat from tahini continues
A renewed public warning today from the FDA says a salmonella threat from certain imported tahini products is ongoing. Some of the recalled products may have label information in Hebrew only, making them difficult for many U.S. consumers to identify. Although only five confirmed Salmonella Concord infections have been reported to federal officials, the recalled... Continue Reading
Internal Contradictions of the Green New Deal
Now that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s office has published an outline of their Green New Deal agenda, and more formal draft legislation… The post Internal Contradictions of the Green New Deal appeared first on IER .
Study: Sesame Seeds More Effective than Drugs in Treating Osteoarthritis
A recent human clinical study demonstrated sesame seeds were as good or better than normal treatments using NSAID only (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen in treating osteoarthritis. The humans involved in the study all suffered from osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. This type of arthritis is the result of degenerated tissue in the joints that prevent bone against bone in any joint. Then where the joints join there is friction, damage, inflammation, limited movement, and pain. This degenerative disease is more common among seniors. The usual treatments... more »
According to CDC Stats Measles Vaccine Rates are NOT Declining – MMR Vaccine Misinformation Exposed
There’s a narrative being spread that the vaccination rate for the measles vaccine has fallen lately due to irresponsible parents, and that the only way to fix the declining rate is to tighten up vaccine exemption laws in every state. Luckily, the CDC has a super-easy, interactive map that answers this question very clearly, and I hope any members of the media with a brain start to take a look at the actual data. When I looked at the CDC’s numbers, it clearly showed that the MMR vaccination rate has held steady for more than 20 years.
Friends Of The Earth Presents Yogic Flying Instructor John Fagan In 'How To Do Science'
Friends of the Earth, social justice warriors, 1960s-era anti-science activists, occasional lobbyists, and current Political Action Committee (PAC) for Democrats (including Green New Deal darling Rep. read more
Ernie Fitzgerald RIP
David Boaz, over at the Cato Institute, has an obituary today of A. Ernest Fitzgerald, the legendary cost analyst at the Pentagon. Here’s the Washington Post‘s obituary. The Post does an excellent job and so I won’t try to replicate it here. I do recommend reading it so that you can get a feel […] The post Ernie Fitzgerald RIP appeared first on Econlib.
USMCA: Democrats to the Rescue? Not So Fast!
[image: usmca-democrats-to-the-rescue-not-so-fast] Apparent new Democratic opposition to the USMCA is no victory against globalism.
Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: “I Will Never Let You Down”
[image: trump-at-national-prayer-breakfast-i-will-never-let-you-down] While the president shied away from partisan attacks, he did stand up for traditional values and sounded a pro-life agenda in his remarks.
SUNY Cortland Names Honor Society Chapter After First Black Graduate
A new honor society chapter at SUNY Cortland honors Abraham Lincoln DeMond, its first African-American graduate by naming the society after him. After graduating Central New York – SUNY Cortland’s previous title – DeMond became a politically active pastor, and even delivered an address on African-American rights from the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, […]
University of Alaska Prepares for Significant Budget Cuts
Officials from the University of Alaska (UA) are preparing for possible budget cuts from an amended budget from newly elected Gov. Mike Dunleavy set to be released on Feb. 13. “There’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty. We’re holding our breath until Feb. 13,” said University of Alaska president Dr. Jim Johnsen. “I do sense that […]
Food Pantries at College Campuses Across The U.S. Tackle Student Food Insecurity
Low-income students around the country are enrolling in colleges at increasing rates, and 39 percent of undergraduates were at or below 130 percent of the 2016 federal poverty line, according to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. Universities in Kentucky and Southern Indiana have opened on-campus food pantries and begun food rescue programs in attempts […]
Report from Hawaii opposition to launch complex - No Space Pork!
HILO, Hawaiʻi - People packed the room at the Grand Naniloa Resort to hear about the proposed Pacific Spaceport Complex-Hawaii and the environmental assessment process. An informational meeting was held Wednesday evening in Hilo to introduce the public to a new spaceport proposal. The Alaska Aerospace Corporation wants to develop a Pacific Spaceport Complex-Hawaiʻi, or PSCH, on Shipman lands in Keaʻau and is beginning the state and federal environmental assessment process for the project. The spaceport would “support commercial small vertical launch vehicle capability for inserti... more »
Opposition leader Guaido refuses to rule out US intervention in Venezuela
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido reportedly said on Friday that he refuses to rule out U.S. intervention inside Venezuela. #BREAKING Opposition leader Juan Guaido refuses to rule out US intervention in Venezuela if necessary pic.twitter.com/fSUwqyhIM9 — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 8, 2019 Guaido’s comment comes just a day after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces unleash several missiles on southern Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Houthi forces unleashed several ballistic missiles towards a key Yemeni-Saudi crossing this evening in response to the Saudi Coalition launching a number of airstrikes over northern Yemen. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired five Zilzal-1 missiles towards the Sudays Crossing at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Merkel goes against Trump, says ISIS is far from defeated
Islamic State is far from defeated, and instead is morphing into an asymmetrical warfare force after the militant group lost almost all of the territory it once controlled in Syria, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday. Merkel’s remarks at the inauguration of the Berlin headquarters of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency BND contradicted statements by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Arab tribesmen, civilians burn US flags in protest of military presence in Raqqa (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – Arab tribesmen and civilians in Al-Raqqa were filmed on Friday burning U.S. flags in protest of America’s ongoing military presence in Syria. The people of #Raqqa confirm their rejection of the American occupation and renew their stand alongside the Syrian Arab Army. #titled via Alikhbaria Syria pic.twitter.com/gMUOPBen4T — Bosni (@Bosni94) […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
SDF prepare for final push to capture eastern Euphrates region
Kurdish-led forces in eastern Syria prepared on Friday for a push on the last remaining speck of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) group’s “caliphate.” Four years ago, IS controlled territory the size of Britain and administered millions of people. The deputy commander of the US-led coalition fighting the group, Major General Christopher Ghika, described […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS shoots down Iraqi UAV over eastern Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) released footage this week of their forces shooting down an Iraqi unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the eastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. The terrorist group alleged that their forces spotted the drone over the town of Baghouz, yesterday, and later shot down the UAV. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Two Palestinian teenagers killed by Israeli sniper fire during Gaza border protest
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by the Israeli border forces on Friday while attending the Great March of Return protests inside the Gaza Strip. According to the Quds News Network, the first Palestinian teenager killed was 14-year-old Hassan Iyad Al-Shalabi, who was shot an Israeli sniper during today’s protests. BREAKING […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Upcoming Syrian conference could have Sykes-Picot like outcome
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The upcoming Syrian peace conference that is scheduled to be held in the Kazakh capital of Astana on February 14th is expected to lay out the future of the country. According to a government source in Damascus, the upcoming Astana Peace Conference will focus on several important issues that will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Crimean air defense troops start drills with S-400 missile systems
Combat teams of an S-400 air defense missile battalion from the Southern Military District’s Air Force and Air Defense Army conducted drills in Crimea to deploy advanced S-400 missile systems, the Black Sea Fleet’s press office reported on Friday. “The launchers performed a march on their own to the designated positioning area where the military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
France has yet to repatriate any ISIS fighters: Kurdish official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 P.M.) – A Kurdish official told the AFP News Agency on Friday that France has yet to repatriate any of their fighters from Syria. “No French authorities have reached out to us about handing over French nationals, whether fighters, women, or children,” said Abdulkarim Omar, who heads the Kurdish administration’s foreign relations […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Second Victim Comes Forward – Accuses Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax of Rape…
Moments after the embattled Virginia Governor tells staff he will remain in office, a second victim/accuser, Ms. Meredith Watson, comes forward against the embattled Lieutenant Governor with claims he raped her in 2000. (Source Link)
Virginia Governor Ralph “Coonman” Northam Tells Staff He is Staying for the Duration….
According to the AP Virginia Government Ralph Northam has informed his staff he has weathered the storm and will be remaining as governor to complete his term. (AP 4:10pm EST) A senior official in Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration says … Continue reading →
U.S. Military: The Cuban Military Is Now Protecting Venezuelan President Maduro
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro takes part in a military exercise in Valencia, Venezuela January 27, 2019. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS *FOX News:* Cuban guards surrounding Venezuela's Maduro, US military commander says Venezuela’s disputed and embattled president, Nicolas Maduro, is so fearful of his own people that he has called on Cuban guards to serve as his security detail, a top U.S. military official said. Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that Maduro, fearing for his... more »
Taliban Continues To Host Foreign Terrorist Groups Despite Announcing That They Are Not
*Long War Journal:* *Taliban continues to host foreign terrorist groups, despite assurances to the contrary* In its latest statement on the summit in Moscow, the Taliban stated “we do not allow anyone to use the soil of Afghanistan against other countries including neighboring countries.” Although the Taliban has employed similar language for years, it is a demonstrably false claim. The Taliban has continuously worked alongside jihadist organizations with regional and global aspirations, including al Qaeda. Regardless, Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan... more »
'Wars can be won without a shot being fired': Parliament House hack exposes vulnerabilities
More countries are investing in cyber weaponry knowing that disrupting a country's internet infrastructure can cause a lot of damage, as a hack on Australia's Parliament House highlights the need for a digital arsenal pact.
Melbourne apartment buildings to be re-checked for flammable cladding in wake of tower fire
Thirty Melbourne buildings will be reassessed for fire safety after a burning cigarette sparked a six-storey blaze in combustible cladding on a high-rise apartment building.
How well do you know your ologies? Put your knowledge of scientific studies to the test
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A fulminologist studies lightning and or a heliologist studies the sun, but can you guess what discipline of study these 'ologies' refer to?
'10 minutes here, 10 minutes there': Hours of artistry go into making a ship in a bottle
For Michael Stoddart, building a ship in a bottle all comes down to finding the right vessel, and that just might be a gin bottle.
Supermarkets 'prepared to trade in death' with alcohol sales, says Indigenous leader
Indigenous leaders accuse major supermarkets of resisting attempts to restrict alcohol sales in Broome, as the community struggles to reduce record youth suicide rates.
What happens to the mind and body after two months without food?
With a Canberra prisoner in hospital on day 62 of a hunger strike, a psychiatrist specialising in the mental health of starvation explains the drivers and deterioration of one's mind in the near-death experience.
'Dangerous days ahead': Thai king thwarts sister's political ambitions
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In a dramatic twist, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn says his older sister's nomination for prime minister in March elections is "inappropriate" and unconstitutional, likely sinking her candidacy for a populist opposition party.
Baby buffalo boom gives rise to the next generation of mozzarella cheesemakers
At one of Australia's largest buffalo farms, the next generation of mozzarella makers are being born.
How GPS tracking could help conserve koalas 'under great threat'
GPS tracking collars are being used to monitor the movements of koalas, to determine how much forest logging is impacting on them and whether they use regeneration areas.
Research Reveals Shocking Information About Sucralose (Splenda) Side Effects
*Dr. Mercola* - Sucralose should come with a warning label.
"How It Really Is"
And, as a kind reader forwarded this morning, how it REALLY is... Wolf Point, Montana. What fun!
Confidence in Government on National Security Matters: January 2019
In July 2017, we began a polling project to measure public confidence in government institutions on national security matters on an ongoing basis. This post provides our data for the month of January 2019. It includes public perceptions of government institutions and of the two major political parties’ handling of national security; about the public’s comfort with intelligence authorities; about the president’s handling of key national security issues; about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation; and about ongoing military operations. *Confidence in Institutions to Protec... more »
Former House Speaker Boehner gets behind marijuana lobbying group
Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner announced a new, industry-funded group to lobby for marijuana reform in banking, taxes and research, a move that will put a political heavyweight behind the MJ industry’s efforts to overhaul federal cannabis policy. The National Cannabis Roundtable will consist of members representing all aspects of the industry, including growers, […] Former House Speaker Boehner gets behind marijuana lobbying group is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ohio cannabis firm Green Growth continues hostile bid after Aphria’s biting rejection
Green Growth Brands said it intends to continue its unsolicited takeover of Aphria even after the Canadian company’s board issued a scathing rejection of the hostile bid, saying it “could destroy value for Aphria shareholders” and calling the offer “opportunistic” and “inadequate.” Ohio-based Green Growth said in a statement Thursday it believes a combination of […] Ohio cannabis firm Green Growth continues hostile bid after Aphria’s biting rejection is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Do Not Ignore the Men Behind the Curtain
So, while Trump was addressing the nation during the State of the Union, this was happening or was about to happen behind the curtains: Robert Mueller had literally sealed in a vault a secret report that apparently is so explosive that he's taking no chances that his famously hermetic special counsel's office will leak it, something so Chernobyl elephant foot radioactive that it compelled House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff to postpone Michael Cohen's closed door testimony that was supposed to be today. Of course, Robert Mueller had a very good reason to put a paper copy ... more »
George Carlin, “The American Dream"
*VERY STRONG LANGUAGE ALERT!* George Carlin, “The American Dream: It's a Big Club and You Ain't In It!” - https://www.youtube.com/
If you're laughing at AOC - you need to stop and lets make crustless breakfast quiche...
*one has nothing to do with the other, but we're going there anyway.* If you are a member of the citizenship of this country who is laughing hysterically over Empty Cortex's green deal, listen up. *Listen closely.* The commie/marxist/libtards are *not* laughing. Not even so much as a chuckle. Spy on a few of your libtard friends on Facecrap. After witnessing them praising socialism, head over to Huff and Puff and read some of the comments. These morons think the head moron, Empty Cortex, is the future of this country. Now, considering my age, I really don't give a crap. I'll be... more »
"A Sad Fact..."
"A sad fact, of course, about adult life is that you see the very things you'll never adapt to coming toward you on the horizon. You see them as the problems they are, you worry like hell about them, you make provisions, take precautions, fashion adjustments; you tell yourself you'll have to change your way of doing things. Only you don't. You can't. Somehow it's already too late. And maybe it's even worse than that: maybe the thing you see coming from far away is not the real thing, the thing that scares you, but its aftermath. And what you've feared will happen has already taken ... more »
The Fraud of The Green New Deal
The Fraud of The Green New Deal Video of The Fraud of The Green New Deal With the release of the so-called Green New Deal yesterday, we need only look to the economic disaster now facing Germany to see what such anti-growth green economic policies have wrought. Joining us from Germany is Reiner Apel, EIR German Correspondent, to describe the situation on the ground, where the Yellow Vest protests have now begun to emerge in Germany and continue to occur in France. We are also joined by Paul Gallagher, EIR Economics Editor, who asserts the essential truth of human economics as has ... more »
Does Trump Have a Middle East Grand Strategy?
*Nadana Fridrikhson* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] A new Great Game is starting in the Middle East. Donald Trump slowly but steadily continues to implement his foreign-policy doctrine—a clash with rival China, the deterrence and dissolution of a hostile Iran, and the containment of loud Russia. And these are not three separate goals. Trump’s grand strategy means that one bullet, which was already aimed at Tehran, automatically strikes two other problems. It’s like a “Domino principle”—the destabilization of а single country leads to serious problems for the other ones.... more »
The F-22 and F-35 Are Ancient History: Russia's 6th Generation Fighter Could Be Revolutionary
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Russian defense industry is starting to look at concepts for a sixth-generation fighter that would eventually replace the Sukhoi Su-57. But will it actually get done? *Ultimately, it is unclear if KRET’s vision for a Russian sixth-generation fighter will become a reality, but it is noteworthy that Russia’s industrial base is exploring the possibilities.* The Russian defense industry is starting to look at concepts for a sixth-generation fighter that would eventually replace the Sukhoi Su-57 PAK-FA. *(This first appeared towards the end of 2017.... more »
Ralph Northam Isn’t Going Anywhere
*Curt Mills* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] In the Old Dominion state, race and sex scandals have engulfed the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and Senate majority leader. RICHMOND — It takes a lot to overshadow Donald Trump’s Washington, but in the last seven days the Commonwealth of Virginia has done just that. Quadruple scandals have consumed the political careers of four of the state’s leading politicians: Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Attorney General Mark Herring, and Richmond’s kingmaker, longtime Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment.... more »
Is It Time to Embrace Missile Defense?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood discusses the 2019 Missile Defense Review. The 2019 U.S. Missile Defense Review is the first review released by the Department of Defense on the subject since 2010. On Tuesday, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood presented the highlights of the review at a Hudson Institute hosted event. “The specter of great-power conflict has reemerged,” said Rood. This echoes the changes in the national defense strategy by the Trump administration, which has placed more focus on ... more »
Jim Jordan Questions AAG Matt Whitaker on Rosenstein Scope Memo to Robert Mueller….
Congressman Jim Jordan questions AAG Matt Whitaker on the August 2017 scope memo (shown below) that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein delivered to Robert Mueller. Representative Jordan asks if there are specific people named within the hidden (redacted) scope memo. … Continue reading →
Spartacus Compares Bovine Flatulence Regulation to Defeat of Nazis and Moon Landing…
Cory “Spartacus” Booker rallies his presidential coalition to advocate for the Green New Deal by comparing bovine flatulence regulation to the U.S. moon landing and defeat of World War II Nazism. The over-their-head irony is that “Nazism” is technically national … Continue reading →
Matt McGrath Bangs His Global Warming Drum-But Is Anybody Listening?
By Paul Homewood You would think Matt McGrath would get fed up with writing “we’re all gonna die” articles every week! After all, most people now longer pay any attention to his incessant propaganda. The world is in the middle of what is likely to be the warmest 10 years since records began in […]
The U.S. Air Campaign In Somalia Is Intensifying
*Amanda Sperber, The Nation*: *Inside the Secretive US Air Campaign In Somalia* *Since Trump took office, figuring out whom the US is killing and why has become nearly impossible.* Halimo Mohamed Abdi said the blast broke both her hips, left shrapnel embedded in her thigh, and caused terrible burns that cost her both breasts. Before she lost consciousness, she told me, she saw three boys—ages 9, 10, and 16—die in the explosion, which occurred at night in a field outside Bariire, a village 30 miles west of the Somali capital of Mogadishu. She also said the strike came from the sky... more »
Rare Tiger Kills Prospective Mate in London at First Meeting
It was a tragic end to hopes that the two would eventually breed as part of a Europe-wide tiger conservation program for the endangered Sumatran subspecies.
Stone Says He Should Be Free to Speak in Russia Probe Case
Lawyers say in a new court filing that any limits on Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone's public comments would infringe on his right to free speech.
Normalizing The Anti-Normal
Eric Levitz, at *New York* Magazine, seems as horrified as everyone I know about how the country seems to be slipping into normalizing the unspeakable. His short essay on Thursday, The State of the Union Is Delusion catalogues how we have to look at ourselves after the 2019 State of the Union Address by the still unimpeached illegitimate "president." He wrote that when Trump "took the rostrum Tuesday night, the federal government was ten days away from collapsing into paralysis for the second time in three weeks, and humanity was 12 years away from irrevocably spoiling the only ho... more »
My Favorite Boulder Chick
She is beautiful, has a local boyfriend, has no gender identity issues, keeps herself well groomed, is not vegan, and suffers no neuroses about atmospheric composition. One of a kind in Boulder! This is her boyfriend. Him on the left, … Continue reading →
Four powerful adaptogens for adrenal support
Your body has two adrenal glands located just above each of your kidneys. As part of your endocrine system, your adrenal glands secrete more than 50 hormones, including aldosterone (which helps regulate your blood pressure and blood volume), cortisol and adrenaline, the latter two of which can become overactivated by stress. Indeed, your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) […] The post Four powerful adaptogens for adrenal support appeared first on Health Nut News.
WATCH: Cat nearly frozen solid in U.S. survives
Last week as northern U.S. states endured the polar vortex, many pet owners were uber careful about letting the furry members of their family outside. And with good reason. Check out the video below… RELATED STORY: Nearly 400 cats rescued from illegal Chinese slaughterhouse after tip-off from heartbroken pet owner RELATED STORY: 75-year-old volunteer visits […] The post WATCH: Cat nearly frozen solid in U.S. survives appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dollar stores feed more Americans than Whole Foods
Dollar stores such as Dollar General and Dollar Tree (which also owns Family Dollar) are becoming a primary source of food for many families. The chains feed more Americans than Whole Foods, which isn’t surprising when you consider there are 30,000 Dollar General and Dollar Tree stores across the U.S. — outnumbering Walmart’s and McDonald’s’ […] The post Dollar stores feed more Americans than Whole Foods appeared first on Health Nut News.
‘Combat shopping’ in Seattle
Grocery stores around Seattle saw their shelves cleared of eggs, milk, liquor and more as shoppers stocked up in fear of being snowed in for the weekend – or even longer. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning yesterday for up to 12 inches of snow in the region starting this afternoon. “Seriously. ... Read more‘Combat shopping’ in Seattle The post ‘Combat shopping’ in Seattle appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Illinois Residents Can Now Swap Prescription Opioid Painkillers for Medical Marijuana
*Elias Marat* - Illinois residents will now be able to seek out medical marijuana as an alternative to opioid painkillers.
Why Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Death – and How to Avoid It
*Makia Freeman* - The causes of heart disease are not to be found by obsessing over saturated fat and cholesterol.
Dr. Ken Atwater to receive the 2019 Diverse Champions Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2411 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com Dr. Ken Atwater to receive the 2019 Diverse Champions Award FAIRFAX, Va. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Atwater will be the recipient of this year’s Diverse Champions Award. Dr. Ken Atwater became the seventh president of Hillsborough […]
Photos Featuring Students in Blackface Found in Old University of Maryland Yearbooks
Old University of Maryland (UMD) yearbook photos featuring students wearing Blackface have surfaced just days after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring admitted to wearing blackface in college. The UMD photos were first discovered by a Twitter user who said it took her about five minutes to find them, according to Fox […]
Arizona State University Expands in D.C.
Arizona State University (ASU) has rented more space to its Washington, D.C. operations after a newly debuted renovated building near the White House less was not large enough for the university. The Arizona Board of Regents recently approved a 10-12 year lease for an additional 8,400-square-foot space in a nearby facility, according to AZ Central. […]
Xavier University of Louisiana, Ochsner Health System Partner On New Master’s Program
Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a partnership with Ochsner Health System to launch a new master’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The new 28-month, full time master’s program will include three semesters of classroom instruction and 16 months of clinical training within the Ochsner Health system, according to an Xavier University of Louisiana release. A […]
So Simple a Caveman Can Do It: Dem Wants To Impeach Trump Because Virginia Democrats Are Racist
*The Hill* is reporting that Rep. Al Green (Caveman-Texas) is using the Virginia democratic racism sandals as another in a long line of silly excuses to call for the impeachment of DJT. This is the same Al Green who officially read articles of impeachment against Donald Trump on the floor, citing the president’s *irresponsible tweeting* as “crimes and misdemeanors.” "One of President Trump’s sharpest congressional critics on Thursday vowed to force a House vote to impeach citing the race-related scandals facing top Virginia lawmakers. Green said the refusal of both Virginia’s gov... more »
"Dreams Die Hard"
*"Dreams Die Hard"* by James Howard Kunstler "Somewhere between the fevered Zzzz’s of American Dreaming and the blinding shock of being “woke,” there is a recognition that an awful lot about contemporary life is not working and can’t go on. At the bottom of this discontent is the mistaken notion that the unwind of modernity can be arrested or mitigated by “smart” and “green” this-and-that. The disappointment over it will be epic when we discover that the laws of physics override the bright ideas of politicians. America has been blowing green smoke up its own ass for years, promotin... more »
US Refined Coal Surging
Despite predictions that US coal production and use are doomed, Trump policies are sparking an increase in “clean coal”, i.e. refined coal. Activists/alarmists say there is no such thing as clean coal, but as usual they conflate actual air pollution with CO2 emissions, which are plant food rather than toxic. A recent article from EIA […]
Nancy Pelosi just threw some serious shade at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’
Nancy Pelosi just threw some serious shade at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’ (Source) People Cheered when Mao took China, Lenin took Russia, Castro took Cuba, Kim took N Korea, Pol Pot took Cambodia, Ho Chi Minh took N Vietnam, Chavez took Venezuela. People suffer when the Socialists win. Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and … Continue reading "Nancy Pelosi just threw some serious shade at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’"
"To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful and delightful to live in, was a mark of the Classical Greek spirit that distinguished it from all that had gone before. A tomb in Egypt and a theatre in Greece. The one comes to mind as naturally as the other. So was the world changing by the time the fifth century before Christ began in Athens." #QotD
Dancing female figurine, 2nd Century BC, Western Greek (Source: The British Museum) *"To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful and delightful to live in, was a mark of the [Classical] Greek spirit that distinguished it from all that had gone before. It is a vital distinction. The joy of life is written upon everything the Greeks left behind and they who leave it out of account fail to reckon with something that is of first importance in understanding how the Greek achievement came to pass in the world of antiquity. It is not a fact that jumps to the eye for the reason that ... more »
Colombia: Sector lácteo está cada vez más vulnerable a los TLC
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
08-Feb-2019 El sector lechero colombiano prevé un panorama poco alentador en los próximos años por cuenta de los Tratados de Libre Comercio que el Gobierno firmó con Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea.
Fairfax Hires Kavanaugh Attorneys as Story Follows Same Arc
[image: fairfax-hires-kavanaugh-attorneys-as-story-follows-same-arc] The sex-assault accusation against Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax continues down a similar path as those against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
3D Gun Software Developer Sues New Jersey’s AG Over His Attack on Its First Amendment Rights
[image: 3d-gun-software-developer-sues-new-jersey-s-ag-over-his-attack-on-its-first-amendment-rights] New Jersey's Attorney General thinks he can abridge Second Amendment rights by attacking those guaranteed by the First.
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