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Asylum Officers: Remain in Mexico ‘Virtually Guarantees’ Unlawful Removal of Asylum Seekers
The Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program has faced a great deal of criticism since the Trump administration unveiled the policy, colloquially known as Remain in Mexico, in January 2019. Now, the policy is facing public condemnation from within the Department of Homeland Security itself. A union representing asylum officers, the front-line adjudicators of humanitarian claims, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday criticizing the MPP program. Though they make a range of arguments, two are particularly relevant to their area of ... more »
President Donald Trump And Chinese President Xi Jinping Have That Look Of Wanting To Be Somewhere Else
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (centre) speaks at the G20 summit in Osaka on Friday, flanked by US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Photo: Kyodo *WNU Editor:* Apparently Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been bashing President Trump throughout the G20 .... *President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping* (Financial Post)
North Korea vs. the U.S. Air Force (Who Wins? Who Gets Crushed?)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III)] Would Kim really stand a chance? *Know This: North Korea’s air defenses are dense but outdated, relying on anti-aircraft guns and, with the exception of a S-300 long range SAM knockoff, fairly obsolete. Despite their obsolescence, most aircraft would need careful planning to avoid being shot down.* In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. First, it will need to sweep the skies of enemy fighters—not a difficult prosp... more »
Why Security Guarantees Are the Key to Solving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis
*Henri Féron, Charles Knight* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Pyongyang will not lower its guns without a promise that it won’t be harmed. Could this be the key to peace on the Korean Pennisula? On June 19, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged solidarity and friendship with North Korea “no matter how the international situation changes,” praising the country’s “right direction” in seeking a political settlement on the Korean Peninsula, and expressing support for its “rational concerns.” This makes it even less likely that the United States could force a North Korean surrender a... more »
War on Drugs Has Done Far More Harm Than Illegal Drugs, Major Report Finds
*Elias Marat* - A commission of 14 former heads of states agree that regulation, not bans, is the most effective tool against drug abuse.
You Are Fighting In The Most Important Battle Of All Time
*Caitlin Johnstone* - For some of us, it’s more important to be true to the truth than it is to fit in.
Harris Racial Attack on Biden Part of Her M.O.
[image: harris-racial-attack-on-biden-part-of-her-m-o] The most compelling few moments of last night’s Democratic debate was the 90 seconds or so when Senator Kamala Harris leveled former Vice President Joe Biden by suggesting he was a segregationist.
Dalai Lama: Migrants Must Return to Native Lands — or Europe Could Become Muslim or African
[image: dalai-lama-migrants-must-return-to-own-lands-or-europe-becomes-muslim-or-african] The Dalai Lama told the BBC that “Europe is for Europeans” and that migrants should be returned to their native lands.
In the Name of “Diversity,” Minnesota Community Drops Pledge of Allegiance
[image: in-the-name-of-diversity-minnesota-community-drops-pledge-of-allegiance] For the sake of “diversity” a Minneapolis suburb has voted to do away with the Pledge of Allegiance at city government meetings.
False Attack on FreedomProject Shreds “PolitiFact” Credibility
[image: false-attack-on-freedomproject-shreds-politifact-credibility] In a ham-handed effort to mislead concerned parents and protect the education establishment, the far-left “fact checking” website PolitiFact has again exposed itself as a dishonest purveyor of misleading propaganda rather than a genuine fact-checking service.
Simon Saved! One Man’s Relentless Legal & PR Efforts Finally Frees His Dog Sent To “Death Row” By The Government
By Joe Wright Readers might remember that I reported back in January on a story in Guilford, CT where Simon, a mixed-breed dog, was taken... more »
Avowed White Supremacist Gets Life Sentence in Car Attack
An avowed white supremacist who drove his car into a crowd of counterprotesters during a white nationalist rally in Virginia has been sentenced to life in prison on hate crime charges.
Did a Pride Flag Replace a POW/MIA Flag at Veterans Memorial Plaza?
Oddly, most of the outrage over this incident came after the problem had been fixed.
London Ties San Francisco for Number of Taxpayers Fleeing
The causes may be different, but the net result is the same: The people who hold jobs and pay taxes are leaving town because the progressive agenda is destroying their cities. I am not suggesting that ALL the refugees flooding London are bent on sharia-powered jihad against the white population. That idea is not supported by fact. But the cowardly embrace of multi-culturalism by London’s progressive government has provided new homes to enough hardline Muslims to pose a threat to civil society. London’s problems can largely be blamed on north African Muslims who have been invited to ... more »
SCOTUS sets October 2019 calendar, adds issue of DACA
Justices will weigh in on DACA termination (Updated) Howe on the Court via SCOTUS Blog Amy Howe July 28, 2019 This morning the Supreme Court added another blockbuster to its docket for next term, with the announcement that it will take up the challenge to the Trump administration’s decision to end the program known as “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” or “DACA.” In January 2018, a federal judge in California issued an order that blocked the government from ending the program; similar orders from two other courts soon followed. The Trump administration came to the Supreme Cour... more »
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TAKE MARIANNE WILLIAMSON SERIOUSLY
Please, make it stop... It's true that Williamson had many bestselling New Age books ... twenty or so years ago. Her fame, such as it was, has declined since then. Now, why does Alex Pareene think we should take her seriously? If you were going to imagine a Democratic version of Donald Trump, what would it look like? ... We might say ... that a Democratic Trump would be a proper outsider, with a great deal of TV experience giving her both name recognition and some degree of respect among the “base” despite the “establishment” not taking her seriously. She may have been initially... more »
A Look at the Poor People’s Campaign: Theology and Ideology
"The poor you will always have with you." Really?
G20 Leaders Pose for Family Photo Dinner Event…
The G20 summit in Osaka was filled with smiles, kisses, and handshakes between world leaders on their first day of meetings as they came together to discuss global issues such as trade and the digital economy. Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo … Continue reading →
Intense cold and snow in Argentina (homeland of the Pope)
27 June 2019 – Up to two meters (almost 7 ft) of snow on the descent of the Rahue. Authorities ask motorists not to drive at night. The intense cold and the heavy snow precipitation in the cordilleran zone, center and north of the province have made some roads impassable. The Secretary General of Government, ... Read moreIntense cold and snow in Argentina (homeland of the Pope) The post Intense cold and snow in Argentina (homeland of the Pope) appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Bolivia – Temperature in Oruro drops to minus 17 degrees
Record low or extreme temperatures in Oruro have triggered an epidemic of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), according to health authorities. 25 Jun 2019 – “In the province of Sajama we recorded 17 degrees below zero in the same way in Sabaya and Todos Santos, which was registered between 15 at 16 degrees below zero, “said ... Read moreBolivia – Temperature in Oruro drops to minus 17 degrees The post Bolivia – Temperature in Oruro drops to minus 17 degrees appeared first on Ice Age Now.
South Pole Real Estate For Sale – Video
Want to escape the catastrophic consequences of man-made global warming? Thanks to Adoni for this video The post South Pole Real Estate For Sale – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Colorado snowpack more than 40 times normal
24 June 2019 – Up to 20 inches of snow buried the high Colorado Rockies over the weekend, boosting the state’s snowpack to more than 40 times normal for the time of year. Looking at it as a percentage, the snowpack stands at 4,121 percent above normal, according to Natural Resources Conservation Service. Very little ... Read moreColorado snowpack more than 40 times normal The post Colorado snowpack more than 40 times normal appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Gideon Levy: A Young Gazan’s Dream, Amputated
Alaa ad-Dali is a young man who had a dream – quite a rare thing in Gaza – and it was crushed by the IDF. What does he have left? 138 young people in Gaza have lost legs in the protests at the fence as a result of IDF sniper fire, and they aren’t even a story. Their motivations don’t interest anyone. They are all labeled "terrorists." The post Gideon Levy: A Young Gazan’s Dream, Amputated appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau And Chinese President Xi Sat Together At G20 Luncheon, But Did Not Shake Hands Or Look At Each Other
Global Times: *Justin Trudeau sits with Chinese president Xi Jinping at G20 luncheon* The Canadian and Chinese leaders, embattled in a diplomatic dispute, sat side by side on the first day of the G20 summit but appeared to pay each other no mind. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seated together during the Leaders Working Lunch in Osaka, Japan, on Friday thanks to alphabetical seating. The two did not shake hands or look at each other, according to Global News reporter Mercedes Stephenson, and did not engage throughout the meeting. *Read more* ..... more »
The LIA Warming Rebound Is Over
Thanks to Dr. Francis Manns for drawing my attention to the role of Volcanoes as a climate factor, particularly related to the onset of the Little Ice Age (LIA), 1400 to 1900 AD. I was aware that the temperature record since about 1850 can be explained by a steady rise of 0.5C per century rebound […]
This Is How to Solve America's Rare-Earths Dilemma
*Martijn Rasser* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Washington has a chance to beat Beijing at its own game. Your computer, smartphone, car, your father’s pacemaker—they all require rare-earth elements. The U.S. military’s missile guidance systems, and platforms like fighter aircraft and submarines require those same elements. This month, Beijing escalated its threat to clip global supplies of rare earths. Last week, three ministries began an unprecedented survey of China’s rare-earths production, likely to prepare for export controls. China accounted for over 70 percent of th... more »
The Battleship USS Maryland Had One Mission: Kill Other Battleships
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy (photo 80-G-463249) - This media is available in the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration, cataloged under the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 520812., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid] She survived Pearl Harbor and made some serious history. Not every battleship attacked at Pearl Harbor was badly damaged. USS Maryland escaped virtually unscathed and served with the Pacific Fleet as the tide of war turned against the Japanese. Built to destroy enemy battleships, Maryla... more »
At the G20, Trump Should Be Wary of China's North Korean Designs
*Bruce Klingner* *Security, Asia* [image: While Donald Trump is in Asia, Japanese and South Korean leaders will no doubt seek clarity on his views about alliance responsibilities and his strategy regarding North Korea. These alliance questions are fairly new to the agenda, arising in the wake of] Washington should clearly support its ally Seoul while also finding a way forward with Beijing and Pyongyang. While Donald Trump is in Asia, Japanese and South Korean leaders will no doubt seek clarity on his views about alliance responsibilities and his strategy regarding North Korea. ... more »
This Army Sergeant Just Nailed the First-Ever Perfect Score in a Service Rifle Shooting Competition
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher - https://www.dvidshub.net/image/969968, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41258250] Amazing. *Rocking a M16A2 rifle, the Ohio native nailed the 10-ring on all 80 shots.* Army Sgt. Benjamin Cleland is officially one of the most badass shooters in America. The Fort Benning soldier and member of the Army Marksmanship Unit's Service Rifle Team set a national record with the first-ever perfect score on a National Rifle Association high-power rifle course in Oak Ridge,... more »
Spanish Press Outraged Over President Trump’s ‘Humiliating’ G20 Gesture At Prime Minister Sanchez
*Newsweek:* *Donald Trump Provokes Anger in Spain by 'Mocking' Prime Minister at G20 Meeting* Spanish media outlets have reacted angrily to an apparent snub of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez by President Donald Trump as the pair met at the G20 meeting in Osaka, Japan. The incident occurred as Trump entered a meeting of G20 leaders and walked past Sanchez, who was preparing to take his seat. The left-wing prime minister turned to greet the president, but Trump barely broke his stride before pointing Sanchez back to his seat and walking on. The president said something to the prime m... more »
Deal Watch: US cannabis capital activity continues to climb
Deal Watch: US cannabis capital activity continues to climb is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
France on verge of launching trial medical cannabis program, opening door for overseas businesses to supply new market
A key government committee in France has set the stage for a two-year medical cannabis trial program that’s expected to kick off later this year, providing an opportunity for overseas companies to export product to the new market during its early stages. If made permanent, the program has the potential to make France one of the […] France on verge of launching trial medical cannabis program, opening door for overseas businesses to supply new market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
West Virginia medical marijuana sales start delayed until 2021 or 2022
In a blow to businesses hoping to quickly enter the West Virginia medical marijuana market, it could take up to three years before the new cannabis program is launched, a state official confirmed to Marijuana Business Daily. Allison Adler, director of communications for the West Virginia Department of Health, wrote in an email to MJBizDaily […] West Virginia medical marijuana sales start delayed until 2021 or 2022 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Squinty Scarborough Scorches Dems Debate as “Disaster" to a Stunned Panel
From the look on Mika's face through most of this video, it makes one wonder if there will be any Meat Puppet humping at the Scarborough residence anytime soon...... *~* Thank You *WHATFINGER NEW**S* for the Linkage! *~*
What to do with stuff
We had an interesting program at Lakeside this morning on "Organizing 101: Simplify our Stuff" by Chris Perrow. One member of the audience commented that the people who needed to be there, weren't. "No one wants our stuff," was a common complaint. For old family photos, scanning was the suggestion. One woman used the app Photomyne and found it very useful. Some suggested saving just a serving piece of two of that china you inherited but don't use. Lots of suggestions for various donation sites and sales. My suggestion is that if you like the china use it and don’t be afraid to pu... more »
Russian President Putin And President Trump Have An 80 Minute Discussion At The G20
*Daily Mail:* *'You don't have this problem in Russia, but we do.' Trump takes his friendship with Putin to the next level as pair share 'fake news' joke in English- as Putin does away with the translator* * Trump made the comment to Putin before their one-on-one meeting in Osaka * He also told Putin with a smile: 'Don't meddle in the election' * Trump made the observation as camera shutters were clicking * Putin said the problem is 'the same' in Russia * Putin is known for jailing journalists who criticize the government * Earlier, the president described his 'very good relationshi... more »
Suspended again!
Iain Watson: “It was Keith Vaz - a former minister who is not seen as politically close to Chris Williamson - who had the pivotal vote over whether to readmit the Derby North MP. He is now calling the process into question and suggesting the whole thing could be re-run - an action replay that could give a different result and defuse a potentially explosive internal row. Mr Vaz was brought into the process at the last minute and the theory being advanced by some in leadership circles is that he initially and mistakenly did what he thought Mr Corbyn wanted, the better to avoid a dese... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/28/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Temporarily open thread.
Why Did Kamala Harris Lie And Tell Biden That Her Uncle Was A Journalist-Mathematics When He Advises The Government Of India on Defense -Especially Nuclear Matters?
Why did Kamala Harris tell Joe Biden that her uncle is a journalist and mathematician (2:20 on video)? She didn’t … Continue reading →
Explained: It’s Wrong For Kamala Harris To Appropriate Black American Identity
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : West Point is just half an hour north up the highway from Brooksville Mississippi where Attorney…
Kamala Harris’ Uncle Works For Think Tank Funded By India’s Ministry Of Defence; Advises India On Nuclear Matters
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Why did Kamala Harris tell Joe Biden that her uncle is a journalist and mathematician (2:20…
President Trump Tells Russian President Putin: 'Don't Meddle In The U.S. Presidential Election'
*Daily Mail: 'Don't meddle': Trump smiles and raises a finger at Putin during sit-down as he tells the Russian 'please' not to interfere in the elections after a reporter asks him if he will* * Trump beamed as he shook hands with Putin in Osaka today, joking with him: 'Don't meddle in the election' * Earlier, the president described his 'very good relationship' with Moscow leader during their meeting Friday * It was their first meet since the Mueller report, which states Putin directed an election interference campaign * Trump met with the Indian, German and Japanese leaders, afte... more »
Doctors, Don't Be Shy About Selfies From Patients - They Do A Lot Of Good
Doctors, like scientists, often aren't big on putting themselves into stories and getting selfies with patients, or even accepting pictures as part of care. But selfies are a part of modern culture, and that means they are empowering to patients, so allowing pictures from patients and parents of patients may streamline health care and also keep costs lower. read more
Joe Biden Didn’t End Iraq War, Yet He Claimed Credit During Debate
Joe Biden took credit for withdrawing troops from Iraq during the Democratic presidential debate. But the withdrawal was part of an agreement made by President George W. Bush. The post Joe Biden Didn’t End Iraq War, Yet He Claimed Credit During Debate appeared first on Shadowproof.
G-20 Summit -- News Updates June 18, 2019
*G-20 Summit -- News Updates June 18, 2019* G20 summit 2019: All the latest updates -- Al Jazeera G-20 leaders clash over values, face calls to protect growth -- AP Migration, trade, Iran and climate: Hot-button issues on the G20 agenda -- France 24 World leaders pose for summit success, as G20 focuses on global economic issues -- TASS China, Russia, India agree to uphold multilateralism, enhance cooperation -- Global Times UK's May tells Putin that Russia must end 'irresponsible activity' -- Reuters Putin uses G-20 to strengthen alliances, soothe tensions -- AP China warns of 'sever... more »
Second in the Nation: Somerville City Council Passes Facial Recognition Ban
By Michael Boldin SOMERVILLE, Mass. (June 27, 2019) – The Somerville city council voted Thursday to ban the use of facial recognition by police investigations... more »
GOLD RETALIATES: The Cartel OVERWHELMED!
We Bring You This Critical Alert, Contributed By WealthResearchGroup.com and Their Founder, Lior Gantz, Who Our Staff Looks At For Accurate Economic Forecasting. This week... more »
American Farmers Are The Casualties Of The Trade War
By Mac Slavo The United States’ agricultural secretary said that American farmers are the casualties in the trade war with China. “You can’t pay the... more »
Gerrymandering cases dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
In Gerrymandering Case, Supreme Court Rules It’s a Matter for Lawmakers, Not Judges The Daily Signal Fred Lucas June 27, 2019 In a new decision, the Supreme Court determined partisan gerrymandering disputes are a political question, not something federal courts should be deciding. In a 5-4 ruling Thursday, the high court decided in a pair of cases regarding gerrymandering—which is the practice of state legislatures drawing up districts for congressional and state legislative seats to benefit one party over another after the census. The justices decided on two cases merged, one abou... more »
Scaring the Public on Climate Change
An Earth scientist’s recent article making the rounds on social media highlights a terrifying conversation he had with “a very… The post Scaring the Public on Climate Change appeared first on IER.
In a Historical Move, As Illinois Legalizes Weed, They’re Erasing 800,000 Marijuana Convictions
[image: marijuana]In one of the most sweeping criminal justice reforms to date, the state of Illinois will wipe the records of nearly 800,000 people whose lives were ruined by the war on marijuana.
Debut Flight From Brasília to Cancún Takes off Friday Morning
By Iolanda Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The new direct flight from Brasília to Cancún, Mexico, operated by Gol Linhas Aéreas, will begin this Friday morning, June 28th, at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB). The inauguration of the route, announced by Metrópoles, will be attended by the Federal District’s interim governor, Paco Britto […] The post Debut Flight From Brasília to Cancún Takes off Friday Morning appeared first on The Rio Times.
Crisis in Ethiopia: Medemer Over: From Reformer to Repression
A new day in Ethiopia quickly turned back to the dark and repressive days of the previous regime. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came in like a March lion promising to liberalize Ethiopia, open up the press and allow political dissension. That era came to a screeching halt last Saturday and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon in Ethiopia while the supposed free-press was busy running with the nonsensical narrative that a regional incident involving a… The post Crisis in Ethiopia: Medemer Over: From Reformer to Repression appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
UPDATE ON G20: Xi speaks with Trudeau on sidelines....without Freeland
*China's Xi and Canada's Trudeau* (Trudeau's eyes look like two pee holes in the snow) *CTV News in Japan: Trudeau, Xi speak at the G20* Xi took Le Dauphin aside at the G20 and had a few moments of private conversation with the Canadian Prime Minister. This was big news for Canadians who had been prepared by the MZM *not to expect *a direct conversation between the two. It is likely Xi and Trudeau spoke about the looming issue between Canada and China which began when Canada kidnapped Meng Wenzhou, the Chinese CEO of China's flagship company, Huawei. Since Canada broke internati... more »
Florida AgroForestry Farm – Integrated Food Methods
A video tour of a demonstration farm in Florida showing various kinds of permiculture, aquaculture, and agroforestry examples, along with some small "shops" for keeping the 'farm" running. An interesting "destination' for the next time I'm in Florida. Also a nice listing of various sub-tropical and tropical food plants that grow well in Florida. Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- June 28, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *A toast with Vlad and a joke with MSB! Putin cosies up to the G20's ‘bad guys’ Putin and Bin Salman as world leaders and their partners enjoy dinner at Japan summit* * The G20 leaders posed for photo this evening ahead of a dinner hosted by Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe * Trump today held bilateral meetings with the leaders and spoke with Putin, giving him a pat on the back * Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Trump for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder * The US President was also pictured with Putin for their first meeting since the Mueller rep... more »
Lion Rock 28, HK as free market, and private property rights
Another good papers from Nick, former Chairman of the Lion Rock Institute (LRI) in HK. Reposting them below, the paper on 'Freedom = Property rights" is clipped, please click the title to see the full paper. ------------- *Hong Kong was built on its free market, and business is not a zero-sum game* (Letter to SCMP Editor on Aug 9, 2018 by Lion Rock Institute Chairman Nick Sallnow-Smith) I was dismayed to read your first leader on Monday this week; not because of the subject matter but by the opening sentence (“Greater Bay Area offers a chance for tourism success”, August 6). You wr... more »
Democrat Debate Shows It’s Trump’s Election To Lose
[image: democrat-debate-shows-it-s-trump-s-election-to-lose] The second Democratic presidential debate wasn’t as bad as it could have been, but it was bad enough, just like the first one. Winner of the two debates: The Donald.
100th Anniversary of Signing the Treaty of Versailles
[image: 100th-anniversary-of-signing-the-treaty-of-versailles] June 28, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Tillerson Says Kushner Conducted Foreign Policy Without Him
Rex Tillerson, who was fired by Trump, mentioned the story during closed-door testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about his 13-month tenure as secretary of state.
NBC News: FDA once again expands recall of blood pressure drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has once again expanded its recall of widely prescribed blood pressure drugs because of contamination with a chemical that is linked to cancer. This voluntary recall targets thirty-two lots of the blood pressure drug losartan, a generic angiotensin II receptor blocker, (ARB) distributed by Macleods Pharmaceuticals. RELATED STORY: USA Today: […] The post NBC News: FDA once again expands recall of blood pressure drugs appeared first on Health Nut News.
US envoy is against Idlib operation because it will give Assad another victory
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The U.S. envoy to Syria James Jeffrey held a press conference on Friday in which he discussed a number of Syria-related topics, including the ongoing battle near the Idlib Governorate. When asked about the ongoing situation in Idlib and what he would like to see, Jeffrey responded: “It goes up […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netherlands will not send troops to Syria despite US pressure: MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Netherlands will not be deploying their troops to Syria, despite pressure the U.S. administration, the Dutch Ministry of DefenseAnk Bijleveld told news agency ANP on Friday, following the weekly cabinet meeting. “We do not have a UN mandate for this and we will not get one,” Bijlveld stated, adding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia disrupting Israeli GPS signals from military base or ship: Israeli officials
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – The Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv is still experiencing a GPS disruption, which Israeli officials believe is a result of the Russian military jamming their signals. According to the Haaretz, the disruption of the Global Positioning System signals (GPS) within Israeli airspace could be a result of a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Intense clashes continue in northwestern Hama as Syrian Army attempts to open supply road
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new attack on the key hilltop of Tal Malah, today, striking the militant defenses from the eastern part of the Mhardeh-Sqaylabiyeh Road. Backed by heavy artillery, the Syrian Arab Army is reportedly engaged in a fierce battle with the militants of Jaysh Al-Izza […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan attempted to ‘revive Ottoman Empire’ after EU rejected Turkey: Jaafari
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “tried to revive the illusion of the Ottoman Empire and the aspirations of this colonial empire have been abandoned and will not return,” Syria’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Bashar Al-Ja’afari, stated during a U.N. Security Council session on Thursday. Dr. Ja’afari stated that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Problems Arise with Washington’s Latest ‘Color Revolution’ in Hong Kong
[image: undefined] The Western media has been boasting over recent protests in Hong Kong. Western headlines have claimed the protests have “rattled” Beijing’s leadership. The protests have been organized to obstruct Hong Kong’s elected government from moving forward with an extradition bill. The bill would further integrate Hong Kong’s legal system with that of mainland China’s, allowing suspects to be sent to the mainland, Taiwan, or Macau to face justice for crimes committed anywhere in Chinese territory. The protests oppose the extradition bill as a wider means of opposing Hong ... more »
Demasking the Torture of Julian Assange
[image: undefined] I know, you may think I am deluded. How could life in an Embassy with a cat and a skateboard ever amount to torture? That’s exactly what I thought, too, when Assange first appealed to my office for protection. Like most of the public, I had been subconsciously poisoned by the relentless smear campaign, which had been disseminated over the years. So it took a second knock on my door to get my reluctant attention. But once I looked into the facts of this case, what I found filled me with repulsion and disbelief. Surely, I thought, Assange must be a rapist! But what ... more »
Smolin's wrong and vacuous would-be philosophical slogans
Amanda Gefter has written a text for the Quanta Magazine How to Understand the Universe When You’re Stuck Inside of It attempting to persuade the reader that Lee Smolin has a "radical idea". She hasn't convinced me. Instead, I want to explain why the physics value of this would-be philosophical talk is at most zero. First, the subtitle says: Lee Smolin has a radical idea for how to understand an object with no exterior: Imagine it built bit-by-bit from relationships between events. OK, building the Universe from relationships is nothing new let alone radical. To one extent or anothe... more »
Glad the Commie Clown Democrat sh*t storm of free crap give away is over...
*since I'm tired of popcorn.* Seriously, my little turtles, what is there possibly to say after last night's debate debacle that someone else hasn't said already? *And the winners of the dem debate are...* It's obvious these baby killing monsters are *waaaay* more concerned about illegal invaders than they are about legal citizens of the United States. I *would* like to say that for Marianne Williamson, captain of the Gnostic pantheistic New Age ship, to stand behind the killing of babies in the womb is a bit weird. Okay - it's bat-shit crazy. But, what the hey - she's a god in her ... more »
Solar Robo Bees And The CIA Dragonfly Drone
By Jason Bermas Harvard University has been developing insect drones for quite some time. Jason Bermas discusses the latest RoboBee X-Wing that can now fly... more »
Un tribunal de la CCS déclare la Pologne coupable d'expropriation après qu'elle ait ordonné à une banque luxembourgeoise de céder ses parts
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28-Jun-2019 Dans sa décision finale du 28 septembre 2017, un tribunal de la CCS ordonnait à la Pologne de verser 176 millions EUR à une société d'investissement privée basée au Luxembourg.
Un tribunal du CIRDI accueille l'exception d'illégalité du Panama dans la réalisation d'un investissement dans un projet touristique situé dans une zone autochtone
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28-Jun-2019 Un groupe d'investisseurs néerlandais et costariciens a perdu une bataille juridique contre le Panama sous l'égide d'un tribunal du CIRDI.
Un tribunal du CIRDI estime que l'Espagne a violé ses obligations au titre du TCE en ne proposant pas un taux de retour raisonnable
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28-Jun-2019 Le 30 novembre 2018, un tribunal du CIRDI déterminait que l'Espagne avait violé le Traité sur la charte de l'énergie en appliquant un nouveau régime fiscal à titre rétroactif.
We cannot afford to rush into Africa free trade agreement – Buhari
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28-Jun-2019 “Africa needs not only a trade policy, but also a continental manufacturing agenda,” Buhari said. “Our vision for intra-African trade is for the free movement of made-in-Africa goods."
Controversial S. America-Europe trade deal 'up in the air'
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28-Jun-2019 A blockbuster trade deal between Europe and South America remained uncertain on Thursday as key negotiators tried to clinch a breakthrough and deliver a blow against Trump-led protectionism.
CETA and Mercosur meat quotas expose France's double standards
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
28-Jun-2019 While France is challenging the meat quotas provided for in the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, it plans to ratify the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA), which has been criticised by French beef producers.
Les quotas de viande embarrassent la France dans les accords commerciaux
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
28-Jun-2019 Alors que la France monte au créneau contre les quotas de viande prévus au sein de l'accord UE/Mercosur, elle programme dans le même temps la ratification du CETA, pourtant dénoncé par les producteurs de viande bovine.
Les Américains lorgnent le système de santé britannique
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
28-Jun-2019 Les Britanniques s'affairent à négocier des traités bilatéraux, notamment avec les Etats-Unis. Au prix, peut-être, de la casse de leur système de santé.
Time For Pelosi And Hoyer, After Passing A Bill To Fund Concentration Camps, To Retire
*These were the members of Congress who voted against Trump's concentration camps. The rest of them voted to fund the concentration camps. Remember that in 2020* Moments after the House vote to fund border operations through the reactionary Senate approach, progressive Arizona Democrat Eva Putzova sent me a note. She was not pleased that her own congressman, ex-Republican Blue Dog Tom O’Halleran voted for the Senate bill backed by Pelosi. He’s occupying the seat that she’s running for. “To give rogue ICE operations a blank check without demanding accountability and without negotiat... more »
Last Night's Big Debate: Democratic Candidates Are Sounding a Lot like Teddy Roosevelt
*Jennifer Mercieca* *Politics, America* [image: Reuters] Will they wield the big stick of government for trust-busting? *Throughout the two debates, Democrats didn’t just echo Roosevelt in their diagnosis for what’s wrong with the nation, but they also echoed him on the solutions.* There was a Republican on the Democratic Party debate stage – a Progressive Republican who sometimes liked to “speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Did you notice him? “When I say that I am for the square deal,” said the politician, “I mean not merely that I stand for fair play under the present rul... more »
Democrats debate the repeal of Section 1325 – what you need to know about the immigration law that criminalizes unauthorized border crossings
Kit Johnson, Associate Professor of Law, University of Oklahoma at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
The 1929 immigration measure has become a focal point due to Trump’s crackdown on undocumented people, including families.
Fighting words for a New Gilded Age - Democratic candidates are sounding a lot like Teddy Roosevelt
Jennifer Mercieca, Associate Professor of Communication, Texas A&M University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
The problems facing America are unrestrained capitalism and corruption, said the Democratic presidential candidates over two nights of debates. Or was that really Teddy Roosevelt speaking?
Young LGBT Americans are more politically engaged than the rest of Generation Z
Mileah Kromer, Director, Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center, Goucher College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
LGBT Americans under 24 are more likely to volunteer, sign petitions and attend rallies and demonstrations.
Iraqi Assyrians Face Uncertain Future: U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom
Assyrian International News Agency - 12 hours ago
Washington -- The security of Christians in Northern Iraq remains "tenuous" and will require close attention in the future, the State Department's religious freedom ambassador told members of Congress on Thursday.
Ancient Assyrian Christian Site in the UAE Now Open to Public
Assyrian International News Agency - 12 hours ago
The remains of the Assyrian monastery in the United Arab Emirates. ( The National)A 1,400-year-old Christian monastery is now open for public visitors. Situated on Sir Bani Yas Island, which is around 200 km west of the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, the site is said to have been built and inhabited by a community of around 30 Nestorian monks.
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 28
1914 Ottomans agreed to oil concessions for British and Germans in Mosul and Baghdad provinces Never happened because WWI 1920 Was meeting in Mishkhab Najaf to plan for revolt against British (Musings On Iraq book review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1940 Italian Amb told Iraq it wanted an independent Syria Lebanon and Iraq as well Ambassador didn’t check with foreign office beforehand (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Com... more »
DESEGREGATING THE GOTHAM ONE: Big liberal audience cheers bold stand!
*FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019Coming next, The size of the gaps:* Last evening, on network TV, Candidate Harris took an uncompromising stand in favor of desegregation. Rather, she took a bold stand in favor of public school desegregation *when done in the 1970s.* That *doesn't* mean that she's in favor of any such effort today! Predictably, the big liberal audience cheered her fearless bold stand. Early this morning, top anthropologists appeared before us, ruefully telling us this: "This is what the species was like. Anthropologically speaking, this was the best we could do." As always... more »
UAE Rejects US “Proof” Of Iran Guilt, MEK Caught Admitting Iran False Flag & Google Admits Meddling
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 28, 2019
The U.S. Capitol dome and U.S. Senate (R) in Washington, August 2, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *The Hill*: *U.S. Senate passes $750B defense bill, leaving Iran vote for Friday* The Senate passed a mammoth $750 billion defense bill Thursday, though it still needs to resolve a fight over Iran. Senators voted 86-8 on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes spending and provides broad policy outlines for the Pentagon. The bill provides $750 billion in total spending, including a base budget of $642.5 billion for the Pentagon and $23.3 billion for the Departme... more »
A Major Police Body Camera Maker Hits Pause on Face Surveillance
By Haley Tsukayama Communities and lawmakers across the country are waking up to the fact that using face recognition for government surveillance is a troubling...more »
Where are the women in the Nova Scotia workforce?
News 1. Neighbours speak up about short-term rentals Alexander Quon at Global has a good piece on the short-term rental market in Nova Scotia. Quon interviewed Bill Stewart who lives in the Hydrostone and who’s frustrated with some of the problems coming from the short-term rentals on his block. Stewart says there’s a “string of […]
India's Criminal Justice System is Failing Victims of Sexual Violence
Global Issues News Headlines - 13 hours ago
NEW DELHI, Jun 28 (IPS) - Divya Srinivasan is South Asia Consultant at Equality NowEarly in 2018, India was shaken by the horrific details surrounding the abduction, gang rape, and murder of an 8-year-old girl in Kathua, a district in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Read the full story, “India's Criminal Justice System is Failing Victims of Sexual Violence”, on globalissues.org →
“Unimaginable Horrors” in Libya’s Migrant Detention Centers
Global Issues News Headlines - 13 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 28 (IPS) - For over 10,000 migrants fleeing to Libya from war and violence, their fate often comes down to the mercy of human traffickers or the dark unknown awaiting in detention centers. Read the full story, ““Unimaginable Horrors” in Libya’s Migrant Detention Centers”, on globalissues.org →
Everyone’s Got a “Surveillance Score” and It Can Cost You BIG Money
By Dagny Taggart In these Orwellian times, when it is revealed that yet another government agency is spying on us in yet another way, most... more »
The fire of Cairo’s Attaba vegetables market : The curse of neglect
I do not like to write these blogposts. Photo of the fire on Thursday from Facebook Earlier Thursday , huge fire engulfed Cairo’s old Attaba vegetables market destroying huge part of it due to the lack of industrial security. Thankfully no one is harmed in that fire. According to news reports ,the fire started because of some gas cylinder. The fire destroyed many of the shops inside the wooden market in early Thursday morning. Old wood , extreme hot weather conditions and lack of any means to put of fire can destroy buildings stronger than this. The initial financial losses accor... more »
Genetic Engineering May Lead To A World Where Malaria Can Be Contained Without DDT
DDT and other chemicals remain the most effective way to contain malaria - by eliminating the disease vectors that spread it. But even though the U.S. EPA has written the book for how DDT is to be sprayed inside homes, it was banned here over the objections of scientists and remains controversial for environmental groups who want to ban all chemicals. A new method may make chemicals less necessary but it involves another area of science activists oppose; genetic engineering. read more
What Journalism Professors Teach Students About Their Job Prospects
For those who used to believe that taking on massive student loan debt to pay for increased salaries for university employees that would lead to a high salary, a new reality has set in: the gig economy. And that counts in journalism too. In the days of Walter Cronkite and Watergate, media enjoyed a great deal of trust, but as the public got more savvy about bias that trust declined and people began to seek out alternative sources. If media are going to be biased, people believed, it might as well be biased in ways they like. read more
Dinosaur Extinction Gave Lichen Evolution A Boost
Some species have thrived only because they are food sources. Cows, for example, would be endangered and likely extinct if not for human animal husbandry. The same goes for many vegetables. They would be sparse or even gone if not for our genetic intervention. read more
Community Outreach Cop Charged for Repeatedly Raping Homeless Child While on Duty
[image: homeless]A highly respected community outreach police officer has been indicted for repeatedly raping a homeless 16-year-old girl.
Disturbing Video Shows Unarmed Father of 3 Executed by 2 Cops Who Shot Him 34 Times
[image: video]Disturbing surveillance video was released showing two officers dump 34 rounds into an unarmed father of three as he tried to flee officers.
AT&T Battling Class Action Lawsuits From Investors As Well As Sprint. More Predicted by AT&T.
By B.N. Frank AT&T is one of many telecoms who have been warning their investors – but not the public – that they may eventually... more »
Kamala Harris Is An Oligarch’s Wet Dream
California Senator Kamala Harris won the Democratic presidential debate last night. It was not a close contest. She will win every debate she enters during this election cycle. If she becomes the nominee, she will win every debate with Trump. Night two of the debates […]
U.S. tells Europe: It’s us or Iran
*WaPo* *MANAMA, Bahrain — The U.S. special representative for Iran said Friday that Europe has a choice: Do business with the United States, or do business with Iran.* *The comments by Brian Hook came as European countries made a last-ditch effort to prevent Iran from breaching the terms of a 2015 nuclear deal, a move that could add to soaring tensions in the Persian Gulf. * *Bahrain Recalls Envoy to Iraq Over Protest at Embassy * *I won't assume that was a spontaneous protest. Maybe? Maybe not?* * "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain condemns the attack on th... more »
U.S. Navy's Electromagnetic Railgun Undergoing 'Shakedown' Tests At White Sands Missile Range
*Task & Purpose: **The Navy's electromagnetic railgun is undergoing 'shakedown' tests at the White Sands Missile Range* The Navy's electromagnetic railgun is undergoing what officials described as "essentially a shakedown" of critical systems before finally installing a tactical demonstrator aboard a surface warship, the latest sign that the once-beleaguered supergun may actually end up seeing combat. That pretty much means this is could be the last set of tests before actually slapping this bad boy onto a warship, for once. Personnel at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hue... more »
Is Populist Nationalism the Leftist Bogeyman?
Images of Populism Top: American Tea Party protest in Washington, DC on September 12,2009 Wikimedia Commons / NYyankees51 Bottom: Yellow Vest (gilets jaunes) protest in Paris on January 5, 2019 Wikimedia Commons / Thomon The bogeyman is a mythical being used by parents since time immemorial to frighten unruly children into […] The post Is Populist Nationalism the Leftist Bogeyman? appeared first on A Divided World.
Supreme Court Gets It Right on Redistricting Decision
[image: supreme-court-gets-it-right-on-redistricting-decision] In the case case of congressional redistricting, the Supreme Court made one of its best decisions in years.
UN: Average of Nearly 1 Migrant Child Death Daily Since 2014
Some 1,600 children — some as young as 6 months old — are among the 32,000 people who have perished in dangerous travels worldwide since 2014.
Trump Jokes to Putin: ‘Don’t Meddle in the Election’
Vladimir Putin has repeatedly dismissed the Mueller report's conclusion that Russia had systemically interfered in the 2016 U.S. election
Harris Gets Personal, Delivers Civil Rights Blow to Biden
Harris hammered Biden for policy choices that she suggested betrayed the spirit of the civil rights movement, if not directly opposing all it stood for.
Funny Friday
From NavyVet: One evening, after the honeymoon, Dick was working on his Harley in the garage. His new wife was standing there by the bench watching him. After a long period of silence, she finally said, “Honey, I’ve just been thinking, now that we’re married, maybe it’s time you quit spending so much of your time out here in your garage. You probably should consider selling your Harley and all that welding equipment; they take up so much of your time. And that gun collection and fishing gear, they just take up so much space. And you know the boat … Continue reading →
Chief Justice takes the liberal side on the Census issue …
Ascribing personal political motive to a case rather than applying law as written or as prior cases have stated. –##– Conservative Justices Rip Supreme Court For Interfering in 2020 Census Townhall Katie Pavlich June 27, 2019 In a blow to the Trump administration Thursday, the Supreme Court did not make a decision on whether a question about citizenship status can be included on the 2020 Census and ruled 5-4 to send it back to the lower courts for additional review. Chief Justice John Roberts voted with the left of the Court. However, the Court did not find the question to … Continue... more »
Why Big Pharma is jeopardizing millions of lives for profit
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. What scientists warned would happen decades ago is coming to pass.1 Antibiotic resistance has become a major threat worldwide and the primary cause of this man-made epidemic is the misuse of antibiotics.2 Pharmaceutical drugs are used to combat bacterial infections in humans and animals, but over the past decades […] The post Why Big Pharma is jeopardizing millions of lives for profit appeared first on Health Nut News.
10 Hidden Ways Foot Massage Can Help You Treat the Most Common Health Problems
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Cilantro and chlorella can remove 91% of mercury from the body within 42 days
https://www.getholistichealth.com/78498/cilantro-chlorella-mercury/
NASA chasing GOLDEN asteroid that could make everyone on Earth a billionaire
https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/nasa-chasing-golden-asteroid-could-17265635
water saving device:A Chennai-Based Company Has Come Up With A Device That Can Cut Your Water Usage By 95%!
https://m.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/a-chennai-based-company-has-come-up-with-a-device-that-can-cut-your-water-usage-by-95_-369958.html
10 Ways to Get Rid of Sagging Face and Neck Skin
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Strong Women Would Rather Be Alone Than Spend Their Time with Assholes
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/strong-women-would-rather-be-alone-than-spend-their-time-with-assholes/
Eating chicken nuggets increases your risk of early DEATH, study warns.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/eating-chicken-nuggets-increases-your-16224977
The Top 10 Foods That Severely Harm Your Teeth
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Investigating causal relations between sleep traits and risk of breast cancer in women: mendelian randomisation study.
https://www.bmj.com/content/365/bmj.l2327
A New Database of Cases Reviewing the Constitutionality of Federal Laws
Keith E. Whittington As I recently noted, Repugnant Laws has now been published by the University Press of Kansas in its excellent Constitutional Thinking series edited by Sandy Levinson and Jeff Tulis. The book explores the political history of how the U.S. Supreme Court has exercised the power of judicial review over federal legislation from the founding to the present. It argues that the Court has been more active in evaluating the constitutionality of congressional action than is generally appreciated, but it has perhaps also been less consequential than is generally assumed. T... more »
Photos during the IPR-Trade seminar in KL, May 2019
Last May 15, Geneva Network (UK) and IDEAS (Malaysia) organized a seminar on IPR, Trade and Development, held at Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur. One of the slides by Nigel Cory of ITIF. Group photo after the seminar. Dinner at the hotel. From left: Junjie "Jack" Ma from China, me, Amir Khan from India, and Philip Stevens of Geneva Network. Below, photo on January 2011 in Singapore, in another IPR-Health-Trade seminar organized by the International Policy Network (IPN, UK). From left: me, Amir, Philip, and Julian Morris of IPN. (See Drug price control 3: Cost containment and lon... more »
Debate & Switch, Part Two
Mere hours after their congressional colleagues joined with Republicans to allocate $4.6 billion to hire thousands more sadistic border patrol agents to arrest and cage children in concentration camps, 10 more Democrats took to the debate stage Thursday night. Almost unanimously, they vowed that if elected, they will decriminalize border crossings and provide medical insurance to all undocumented migrants. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had just "reluctantly" caved to approving the so-called humanitarian aid package after Vice President Mike Pence promised he'd keep her in the loop on t... more »
The U.S. Air Force's New Missile Will Counter Chinese Fighters
AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. The AIM-260 will be of similar size but with a considerably longer range. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell *Popular Mechanics:* *The U.S.'s New Missile Will Counter Chinese Fighters* The AIM-260 will “out stick” enemy fighters, shooting them down before they can shoot back. The U.S. has been quietly working on a new air-to-air missile meant to “out-stick” next generation Chinese and Russian missiles. The existence of the AIM-260, or Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, was revealed last week, with the expectation for the missile to ente... more »
Every Democrat on Stage at the Second Night of Debates Says Illegal Aliens Should Get Health Insurance. The $32 Trillion Cost for ‘Medicare for All’ Is Wildly Underestimated – Before Adding 11 Million Migrants.
Bernie Sanders' 'Medicare for All' plan is based on current Medicare rates, and the pay cuts would force hospitals to close, or the estimate will go way up, by perhaps 50 or 100%.
Peak Stupidity! Democrats Subpoena Robert Mueller (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 220. The post Peak Stupidity! Democrats Subpoena Robert Mueller (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Syria Boils Over While Iran Heats Up
Just like in Afghanistan, US leaders believe they have entrapped Russia in Syria. The post Syria Boils Over While Iran Heats Up appeared first on The Duran.
Dem Primary, Sick People
These grotesque democrats are stressing how important health care is, but they don’t talk about mental health, they don’t talk about cancer, they don’t talk about viruses, they don’t talk about prosthetics. The post Dem Primary, Sick People appeared first on The Duran.
In Libya, cars are more lethal than guns
The fighting often said to be relentless and intensive is described so inaccurately. More Libyans die in car accidents than in their civil war. The post In Libya, cars are more lethal than guns appeared first on The Duran.
Russia's Military Want Their Own AC-130 Gunship
A Russian Air Force An-12BK cargo plane. Igor Dvurekov via Wikimedia *Warzone/The Drive:* *Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes* *The project will start with converting a single Antonov An-12 to carry a pair of 57mm cannons to help with further development of the final design.* Russia is reportedly looking to develop an AC-130-like gunship armed with a pair of 57mm automatic cannons, as well as additional smaller guns. The first phase of the project would involve the conversion of an Antonov An-12 Cub cargo plane into a flying t... more »
The New York Times, Big Brother and Media Censorship
While it got very little notice, a recent acknowledgement by the "newspaper of record", the New York Times, gives us a glimpse into the relationship between one of America's most influential media outlets and Washington. On June 15, 2019, this is what the New York Times reported: The Times noted that the "Trump Administration" was responsible for deploying "new authorities" as part of its "digital Cold War" between Russia and the United States. Not surprisingly, this is what Donald Trump tweeted in response to one of his favourite fake news targets: The Communications office of t... more »
Will The Democrats Lose The U.S. Presidential Election Because They Support Giving Free Health Care To ALL Illegal Immigrants?
*FOX News: **Democrats unite at debate in endorsing health care to undocumented immigrants* All 10 candidates on Thursday night’s Democratic debate stage said their health care plans would provide coverage for people in the country illegally, a show of unity on what had been a contentious night between the candidates. South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Vice President Joe Biden were given the opportunity to elaborate. “Our country is healthier when everybody is healthier,” said Buttigieg. “We’re talking about something people are given the opportunity to buy into ... more »
Plummeting June 28 Temperatures In The US
On this date in 1901, it was 109 degrees in Wisconsin. June 28th heat has plummeted in the US over the past century, with the five hottest years being 1931, 1934, 1936, 1933 and 1901. 100+ degree temperatures used to … Continue reading →
Visiting National Parks Could Change Your Thinking About Patriotism
*Jennifer Ladino* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Can Americans grapple with their complicated history? *Even sites where visitors are meant to feel remorse leave some room for patriotism. But at places like Manzanar National Historic Site in California – one of 10 camps where over 110,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II – natural and textual cues prevent any easy patriotic reflexes.* When I took a post-college job as a seasonal ranger at Grand Teton National Park 23 years ago, I noticed right away that my “Smokey Bear” hat carried some serious emo... more »
2020 Election Meddling by China, Iran, N. Korea Likely, Administration Officials Warn
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] What should be done? *China’s government finances English-language media outlets in the United States to influence U.S. perceptions on various issues, such as trade, the senior intelligence official told reporters during a briefing on election security. * Russia isn’t the only threat to election security going into 2020, as Trump administration officials say they are preparing for meddling from Iran, China, and North Korea. The federal government anticipates that Russia will again meddle in the U.S. election in 2020 through “R... more »
'Midway' May Be the World War II Navy Flick That Will Help Us Forget How Bad 2001's 'Pearl Harbor' Was
*Task and Purpose* *Culture, Asia* [image: Reuters] We can hope. *The recently released teaser trailer for Roland Emmerich's military drama certainly looks like it'll at least be better than the most recent additions to the World War II Navy genre. Admittedly, that's a low bar.* It's about time the heroism and sacrifice made by the sailors of the U.S. Navy during World War II had a recent tribute on the big screen that isn't just an action-packed overused-cliché fest — with an awkward love triangle jammed in — like 2001's Pear Harbor, or the also very bad USS Indianapolis: Men o... more »
Wired for wealth
I'm getting ridiculously low offers for subscriptions to Vanity Fair ($8) and Wired ($5). (Both owned by Conde Nast). Magazines are vehicles for ads for expensive products, always have been. They are capitalism on steroids. Country Gentlemen (1831-1955) had a huge subscriber base, but the ads for farm equipment just didn't move city folk mired in nostalgia for the "old days." Vanity Fair insults probably 90% of the country to attract rich people or their wannabees as its editorial policy gallops leftward, and Wired does the same but without make up and fashion ads. http://www.maga... more »
My bursitis has flared
So I whined on Facebook. Dianne Orr McDermott (from Mt. Morris, now in NOLA area) replied: “I'll call your bursitis and raise you a torn rotator cuff. . ..can we exchange pity parties? That said: *Medications* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Relieves pain, decreases inflammation, and reduces fever. *Self-care* RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) Cold compress Reduces inflammation and dulls sensation of pain. Physical exercise Aerobic activity for 20-30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscl... more »
Russia Tamps Down US-Iran Tensions
The US President Donald Trump is learning that Persian is a tricky language and does not easily yield its hidden charms to westerners. The western media attributed to Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani a remark during his televised speech on June in Tehran 25 to the effect that the White House […]
“It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the social meaning is.”
For the symposium on Lawrence Lessig, Fidelity and Constraint: How the Supreme Court Has Read the American Constitution (Oxford University Press, 2019). *Fidelity and Constraint*is a dazzling book-- crammed full of interesting ideas and a wealth of remarkable reinterpretations of the Constitutional canon-- written in an engaging and accessible style. There is so much packed into this book, in fact, that I will not be able to discuss all of its key ideas in a single blog post. Instead, I will focus in some depth on a few of the book's most interesting and provocative theoretical cla... more »
Why Is American Industry Supporting China While Undercutting President Trump?
*Gordon G. Chang, FOX News*:* American industry is going to bat for China to undercut Trump. What's going on?* The country that builds Mars rovers cannot manufacture an all-terrain vehicle for American landscapes. That’s according to Sen. John Thune, the South Dakota Republican. "We have companies in my state of South Dakota," he told U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer at a June 18 Senate Finance Committee hearing. "I think you’re probably familiar with Polaris that is just getting hammered, that don’t have opportunities to shift supply chains." Polaris Industries, of co... more »
New Propaganda Video Shows China Simulating A Hypersonic Missile Attack On Enemy Forces
*Daily Mail*:* China's propaganda video may have exposed Beijing's top-secret hypersonic missile that's 'capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and reaching 10 times the speed of sound'* * Footage released by China's state missile manufacturer has sparked speculation * Many believe it features DF-17, a ballistic missile with a hypersonic glide vehicle * The missile can allegedly reach 7,680 miles per hour carrying a nuclear warhead * The warhead could hit underground target after being sent to the atmosphere A new military propaganda released by China's state-own aerospace manuf... more »
Should Taiwan Prepare For a 'Lengthy War'?
*Huang Jei-hsuan, Taipei Times:* *Taiwanese should prepare for lengthy war* As late as a few months ago, there were mournful predictions of eventual — and destined — absorption of Taiwan by China. Washington’s geopolitical punditry has since done a 180; now it clamors for an independent Taiwan to anchor the so-called first island chain. To be specific, it did not spell out Taiwanese independence per se. However, the role it wants Taiwan to play is impossible if Taiwan is either a non-nation or non-independent. It is only “a distinction without a difference.” This comes at a time w... more »
On the Correlation Between Philosophy and History
Theory and practice cannot be dissociated from each other because one informs the other. Alasdair Macintyre is of the view that an artificial division between theory and practice (philosophy and history) had its origins in the Enlightenment. Here’s an excerpt from Macintyre’s *After Virtue* (Chapter 5: “Enlightenment Project of Justifying Morality”): Abstract changes in moral concepts are always embodied in real, particular events. There is a history yet to be written in which the Medici princes, Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell, Frederick the Great and Napoleon, Walpole and Wilberfo... more »
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