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Paul Findley, longtime advocate for Palestinian human rights, dies at 98
Former Congressman Paul Findley (R-IL) was a forefather of the movement for justice for Palestinians, speaking and writing on the issue for almost half a century. He penned the first exposé on the Israel Lobby, "They Dare to Speak Out," about how Israel Americans who had spoken out about Palestine were pushed out by Israel partisans from positions in Congress, the media, academia, and elsewhere. (Contains documentary of his life.) The post Paul Findley, longtime advocate for Palestinian human rights, dies at 98 appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
U.S. Ambassador To Germany Tells Berlin To Spend More On Defense Or We'll Move U.S. Troops To Poland
Poland meets its 2% of GDP spending obligation towards NATO. Germany does not. We would welcome American troops in Germany to come to Poland. — Georgette Mosbacher (@USAmbPoland) August 8, 2019 *DW: **US threatens to withdraw troops from Germany* The US says it might pull out some troops from Germany amid rifts over a naval mission in the Persian Gulf and defense spending. The remarks from the US ambassador come ahead of two presidential trips to Europe. The United States is considering withdrawing some of the US troops stationed in Germany, with Poland mooted as a possible new de... more »
Is China Anticipation Of A Global Collapse?
*Michael Snyder, End Of The American Dream*: *Is China Hoarding Food, Gold And Other Commodities In Anticipation Of A Global Collapse?* Does China believe that we are on the verge of a major global crisis? The communist Chinese government has always been very big into planning, and it appears that they have decided that now is the time to hoard food, gold and other commodities. Of course in recent days the fact that China is completely cutting off U.S. agricultural imports has made headlines all over the globe, but at the same time China is dramatically increasing the amount of foo... more »
The Best from Smith & Wesson: Top 5 Guns
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * Smith's best of the best. *The Smith & Wesson Model 29 was one of the first revolvers chambered for the powerful .44 Magnum round. A blued, six cylinder revolver with wooden grips and a classic style, the Model 29 became particularly popular after its use in the “Dirty Harry” series of films. The Model 29 is an all-steel handgun with heft, all the better to soak up the punishing level of recoil a user experiences when fired. * Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest, and most storied names in American firearms. Founded in the 1800s, the company specia... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “The Mountain”
Ludovico Einaudi, “The Mountain”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This is the mess that is left when a star explodes. The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova seen in 1054 AD, is filled with mysterious filaments. The filaments are not only tremendously complex, but appear to have less mass than expelled in the original supernova and a higher speed than expected from a free explosion. *Click image for larger size.* The above image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, is presented in three colors chosen for scientific interest. The Crab Nebula spans about 10 light-years. In the nebula's very center lies a pulsar: a neutron star as massive as the... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Spark of Life”
*“The Spark of Life”* by Chet Raymo In a previous post I quoted Teilhard de Chardin referring to the discovery of electromagnetic waves as a "prodigious biological event." A biological event? What could he mean? The universe was awash with electromagnetic waves long before life appeared on Earth, or anywhere else in the universe. The cosmic microwave background radiation- the residue of the big bang- is electromagnetic. Starlight is an electromagnetic wave. You can "discover" electromagnetic waves by opening your eyes. Of course, what Teilhard referred to was the conscious control... more »
"Hell: Exothermic or Endothermic?"
* "Hell: Exothermic or Endothermic?"* by Jonathan Turley "This answer to a college chemistry exam was sent to me recently and restores my faith in the new generation of college students. The answer was purportedly in response to the bonus question on a University of Arizona chemistry midterm: “Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?” Here is the student’s answer: First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate at which they are leaving, which is unlikely. I think... more »
"Our Passions..."
"Our passions are not too strong, they are too weak. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis
"Three Things..."
“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special. I just got one last thing... I urge all of you, all of you, to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have.” -... more »
The Poet: Charles Bukowski, “Roll the Dice”
*“Roll the Dice”* "if you’re going to try, go all the way. otherwise, don’t even start. if you’re going to try, go all the way. this could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, jobs and maybe your mind. go all the way. it could mean not eating for 3 or 4 days. it could mean freezing on a park bench. it could mean jail, it could mean derision, mockery, isolation. isolation is the gift, all the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. and you’ll do it despite rejection and the worst odds and it will be better than anything else you can imagine. if yo... more »
"The ChoiceOf Achilles..."
"Suppose that we are wise enough to learn and know - and yet not wise enough to control our learning and knowledge, so that we use it to destroy ourselves? Even if that is so, knowledge remains better than ignorance. It is better to know - even if the knowledge endures only for the moment that comes before destruction - than to gain eternal life at the price of a dull and swinish lack of comprehension of a universe that swirls unseen before us in all its wonder. That was the choice of Achilles, and it is mine, too." - Isaac Asimov
Trump receives 'really beautiful letter' from Kim before North Korea fires more missiles into sea
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Saturday's launch comes shortly after US President Donald Trump said he had received a "very beautiful letter" from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
'Civil war' comes to a head as Tennis NSW head survives vote
The head of Tennis NSW survives a no-confidence vote at an extraordinary meeting of members, sparked by long-running tensions within the Australian tennis community over its handling of historical sexual abuse allegations.
This couple used to live the nightmare of family violence — now they're helping others
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Katrina Francis and Alphonse Balacky are living proof that people can change. After suffering shocking abuse from Alphonse, Katrina now works with her partner to help men in Broome break the cycle of domestic violence.
15-metre 'helter skelter' slide constructed inside Norwich Cathedral
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The structure will be housed in the building for 10 days in August giving visitors a rare chance to get close-up views of its medieval roof, a fun experience and — those behind the idea hope — a chance to think differently about the building, life and God.
'Nora, mummy's here': Voice recording of missing teenager's mum used in jungle search
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Malaysian rescuers step up their search for a 15-year-old London girl who vanished from a nature resort six days ago, playing voice recordings of her mother as they comb the hilly forest terrain.
Teen dies after crashing stolen ute on the Gold Coast
Police say the 18-year-old man lost control of the vehicle at Southport after an alleged crime spree, causing it to roll several times.
Victoria's little penguins — cute, famous and in need of the perfect woolly jumper
Little penguins can be susceptible to oil spills and when that happens they head to Phillip Island to get clean again, but not before being fitted out with special "rehabilitation jumpers".
Man survives grizzly bear attack by stabbing it in neck
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A Canadian cyclist narrowly escapes the jaws of a grizzly bear after stabbing it in the neck with a pocket knife gifted to him by his father, before riding seven kilometres to safety.
England selectors dump Moeen Ali after nightmare Ashes opening
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England selectors lose faith in all-rounder Moeen Ali after his tough time at Edgbaston, bringing left-armer Jack Leach and paceman Jofra Archer into the squad for the Lord's Ashes Test.
Blackout hits Britain, causing commuter chaos
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Train travel grinds to a halt and Friday afternoon rush-hour traffic banks up after power generator issues cause outages across large parts of Britain.
Cancer patient 'showbag' to be rolled out nationally
A care package for people diagnosed with cancer is to be rolled out nationally after its success in a regional community.
How To Avoid Being Called A Russian Agent Online
The always reliable NBC News has published an important and informative article titled “Russia-linked Twitter accounts promoted ‘doxxing’ over racial tension videos”, which uses fearless investigative insinuations and cutting-edge vagueness to inform readers that viral videos of Americans being racist are essentially a Russian fabrication. […]
Under Threat of Legislation, Sony, Microsoft And Nintendo Agree To Force Loot Box Odds Disclosure
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony will soon require video games sold on their platforms to disclose the odds for paid loot boxes. The move hopes to squash claims that loot boxes exploit online gambling. If you’re like me, you’re probably asking yourself, “what is a loot box?” Wikipedia has this to say: loot box (also called […] The post Under Threat of Legislation, Sony, Microsoft And Nintendo Agree To Force Loot Box Odds Disclosure appeared first on Health Nut News.
More sea ice than average in southern-most Arctic first week of August
“A shorter ice-free season than we’ve seen for decades.” Let me repeat that! “A shorter ice-free season than we’ve seen for decades.” ________ “Polar bear habitat update for the first week of August 2019 shows there is still more sea ice than average in Hudson Bay, the southern-most area of continuous habitation for this species…. ... Read moreMore sea ice than average in southern-most Arctic first week of August The post More sea ice than average in southern-most Arctic first week of August appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record-breaking cold across European Russia
Record cold across many different entire regions. In the Pushkin Mountains (Pskov Region) the thermometer dropped to +6°C, the previous record of +7.4°C was observed fifty years ago. Sukhinichi (Kaluga Region) also a new record of cold +4.5°C, the previous +8.1°C, which lasted 50 years. In Bryansk, the new absolute minimum temperature for October 5 ... Read moreRecord-breaking cold across European Russia The post Record-breaking cold across European Russia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Blizzard headed for Victoria’s Alpine region
A severe weather warning has been issued for Victoria with bitter colds, damaging winds, rain and potentially large falls of snow in the alps. 6 August 2019 – Snow in Victoria’s Alpine region could fall as low as 500m above sea level by Friday morning “It looks as though there will be at least half ... Read moreBlizzard headed for Victoria’s Alpine region The post Blizzard headed for Victoria’s Alpine region appeared first on Ice Age Now.
In Defense of Nationalism
The intellectuals are debunking and decrying nationalism, but I believe that, in the present state of the world, nationalism is the only force that stands between civilization and chaos. I believe that nationalism will prove to be a decisive factor in cultural and economic revival. If you take out the nationalist forces, then the political space becomes a monopoly of the corrupt and authoritarian liberals and leftists who want to impose their vision of a perfect society or utopia on everyone. But you can’t create a utopia without having a totalitarian system of governance—you can’t ... more »
Milford Sound 1080 drop: what you need to consider regarding the drinking water – an update
The NZ authorities do not practice the precautionary principle with the spreading of 1080 poison. In fact they are now legally allowed to drop it into your waterways without the previously required consents, even though the manufacturer’s warning says take care not to drop it into the waterways. Whilst they continue to claim it is … Continue reading Milford Sound 1080 drop: what you need to consider regarding the drinking water – an update →
Deep History of Ihumātao: The Colonial BNZ Connection
From snoopman.net.nz The Bank of New Zealand brokered finance of £3 million from the Imperial Government to escalate the New Zealand Wars. With a chronic case of ‘terrible twos’, the BNZ also bankrolled the Colonial Government’s overdraft while war was waged on Māori in the Waikato, the Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Whanganui. Dispatch from … Continue reading Deep History of Ihumātao: The Colonial BNZ Connection →
In 1789 Marie Antoinette said 'let them eat cake.' In 2019, the Reserve Bank tells us to eat 'cheap money.’
*A piece of excrement called Adrian Orr* *[pic of Herald hard copy]* Many savers live off their savings. In order to maintain their capital, many -- older, retired folk, especially -- live off the interest on their savings. Mr. Adrian Orr has just told all those people, every single one of them, to get stuffed. Mr. Adrian Orr is the governor of the New Zealand Reserve Bank. This makes him, by virtue of the Official Cash Rate, which he dictates, the person who sets the level of New Zealand's interest rates. Without any special inflationary pressure on him (controlling which purpor... more »
Manufacturing Trade Advisor Peter Navarro Discusses China and Markets….
White House Manufacturing and Trade Policy Advisor Peter Navarro appears on CNBC to discuss the turbulent week on Wall Street and the current status of the U.S. trade position with China. Pundits are starting to accept that bigger tariffs are … Continue reading →
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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See This Picture? The Cockpit Hit the Ground at 35 G's.
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] A tragedy with the pictures to match. *Jay Lacklen is a former C-5 pilot with 12,500 flying hours** and the author of two books, Flying the Line: An Air Force Pilot’s Journey and Flying the Line: An Air Force Pilot’s Journey Volume Two: Military Airlift Command. The following story comes the last book of the trilogy, in progress: “Flying the Line, an Air Force Pilot’s Journey,” book three, “Air Mobility Command, 1993-2004,” in progress.”* Dover C-5 Crash Effects of the crash varied with position in the airframe. Some ... more »
Hitler's Super Tank: Meet the Maus (And It Was a Total Failure)
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Europe* It was too big...and it failed. *The Maus’ specifications are still somewhat hard to believe. The front glacis — the sloped section beneath the turret — was a remarkable 200 millimeters thick.* By the time the super-heavy Maus tank rolled out for its first tests in January 1944, the Nazis had — six months after Kursk — effectively lost the war. It was just a matter of time before the Allied armies would slog their way into the heart of Germany and finish them off. Yet the Nazi regime pressed ahead with developing and propagandizing all mann... more »
July Land and Sea Temps Cooler After June Bump
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 June. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude to updated records from HADSST3. […]
Steve Keen: Could A Debt Jubilee Really Work?
ChrisMartensondotcom Published on Aug 7, 2019 One way or another, we’re going to have to address the $trillions of outstanding bad debts. Over the past decade, the world’s central banks have distorted the price of money by bringing interest rates to record lows. With credit so cheap, asset prices have risen dramatically as companies and …
Tucker Carlson: White Supremacy Paranoia Is a “HOAX” Meant to Divide The Country
Tucker Carlson: White Supremacy Paranoia Is a “HOAX” Meant to Divide The Country by https://www.infowars.com/ Tucker Carlson: White supremacy is “actually not a real problem in America.” end
Lior Gantz: Many Reasons To Be Bullish For Silver
Silver Bullion TV Published on Aug 7, 2019 Returning SBTV guest, Lior Gantz, shares with us the many reasons to buy silver. Silver is the only commodity (amongst top 30 commodities in the world) that is far below its all time highs. Discussed in this interview: – 06:05 Investment habits: Buy the fear, sell the …
Bailout #3: Chinese Bank With $200 Billion In Assets Is Nationalized
Bailout #3: Chinese Bank With $200 Billion In Assets Is Nationalized by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Step aside Baoshang Bank and Bank of Jinzhou, it’s time for Chinese bank bailout #3. Last month, when reporting on the imminent failure of yet another Chinese bank in the inglorious aftermath of Baoshang Bank’s late May state takeover, we dusted off a …
How To Avoid Being Called A Russian Agent Online
By Caitlin Johnstone The always reliable NBC News has published an important and informative article titled “Russia-linked Twitter accounts promoted ‘doxxing’ over racial tension videos”,... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 8/9/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market: It Has Begun- Global Mass Currency Devaluation” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • 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/
342 pounds of chicken products recalled after complaint from consumer
After a consumer complaint, Taylor Farms Inc. of Chicago is recalling 342 pounds of breaded chicken because of a processing defect that may have led to undercooking of products, a recall notice posted on the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website announced on Friday. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’... Continue Reading
Victory! Lawsuit May Proceed Against Facebook’s Biometric Surveillance
By Adam Schwartz Biometric surveillance by companies against consumers is a growing menace to our privacy, freedom of expression, and civil rights. Fortunately, a federal... more »
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Ohio Lawmakers Accidentally Legalized Marijuana, Top Cops Say
By Elias Marat Top law enforcement officials in the state of Ohio are upset at lawmakers, accusing the politicians of accidentally legalizing cannabis throughout the...more »
"The Fate Of All..."
"All human lives are so profoundly and intricately entwined, those dead, those living, those generations yet to come, that the fate of all is the fate of each, and the hope of humanity rests in every heart and in every pair of hands. Therefore, after every failure, we are obliged to strive again for success, and when faced with the end of one thing, we must build something new and better in the ashes, just as from pain and grief, we must weave hope, for each of us is a thread critical to the strength to the very survival of the human tapestry. Every hour in every life contains such ... more »
Candidate Elizabeth Warren Claims Ferguson Police Officer “Murdered” Mike Brown…
Democrat presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren sent the following tweet today recognizing the five-year anniversary of Officer Darren Wilson shooting Michael Brown in self defense. Everything about this “murder” claim is factually false. CTH researched and covered every aspect this … Continue reading →
How India's Indigenous Female Forest Dwellers Feel about Owning Their Own Land
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
KORCHI/GADCHIROLI, India, Aug 09 (IPS) - Kumaribai Jamkatan, 51, has been fighting for women's land rights since 1987. Though the constitution of India grants equal rights to men and women, women first started to stake their claim for formal ownership of land only after 2005–the year the government accorded legal rights to daughters to be co-owners of family-owned land. Read the full story, “How India's Indigenous Female Forest Dwellers Feel about Owning Their Own Land”, on globalissues.org →
The World Bank Needs to Understand Poverty and What it Actually Costs a Family to Live on
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
BRUSSELS, Aug 09 (IPS) - Sharan Burrow is General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)The World Bank claims poverty is decreasing around the world but UN research shows it depends on what you measure. If we are serious about reducing poverty, we need to start by properly identifying it. Read the full story, “The World Bank Needs to Understand Poverty and What it Actually Costs a Family to Live on”, on globalissues.org →
Oh the conspiracies! 8Chan & QAnon and what's with all the resignations?
As America bleeds yet again from paranoia-propelled madmen, let me dive today into the weird illogic of conspiracy sites and theories. We'll get to the web side of this insanity. Also, we'll also ask, what's with the wave of "retirements" from Congress and the Administration? For starters though... The FBI for the first time has identified fringe conspiracy theories as a domestic terrorist threat. The document specifically mentions QAnon, a shadowy network that believes in a deep state conspiracy against President Trump, and Pizzagate. The FBI believes conspiracy theory-driven extre... more »
Cell Phones Touching Body Exceed Safety Limits in U.S. and Europe Say Experts — Children More Vulnerable
By B.N. Frank If there were clear warnings on cell phones to NOT hold or wear cell phones directly next to the body, do you... more »
Kings Park honour avenues still growing strong 100 years on from WWI
A hundred years after they were first erected, and long after the original trees have died, why do people continue to tend their family's memorial trees? For many, it is all they have left.
'Antarctic winds' bring first snowfall to NSW towns in decades
As people just 90 minutes from Sydney wake to falling snow, the Bureau of Meteorology warns NSW to brace for a weekend of damaging winds and low temperatures.
Do all religions adopt the same position on voluntary euthanasia?
Religion was always going to feature prominently during WA*'*s voluntary euthanasia debate, but faith communities are far from unified in opposition to the move.
The Liberals' highway of hope becomes an on-air car crash for embattled leader Liza Harvey
Liza Harvey has been keeping a low profile after a disastrous interview over the Roe Highway extension, but that will not stop the Liberals pursuing what they consider a guaranteed vote winner, writes Jacob Kagi.
El Paso mass shooting suspect says he targeted Mexicans
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As US President Donald Trump says he will push for stronger background checks on gun buyers, police reveal the accused shooter in the El Paso massacre told officers he was targeting Mexicans when he killed 22 people at a Walmart store.
The Green Machine’s Golden Boy hits yet another milestone tomorrow
The sports world outside the ACT's borders is finally starting to catch up with how well the Canberra Raiders are performing — and more attention is coming, with the club's co-captain about to hit a major milestone.
'You might think I'm crazy, but they call it gold fever'
These hills used to ring out with pickaxes during the gold rush in the 1800s. Now the glitter of precious metal has once again brought people to these remote, leech-infested hinterlands.
Monsanto Paid Google To Censor Results; Operated Fusion Center To Discredit Journalists And Activists
By Aaron Kesel Monsanto (Bayer) operated an intelligence-gathering “fusion center,” to discredit journalists and activists, including singer Neil Young, and paid Google to bury results... more »
Thus in your own heart draw a circle of the Law of the One round about yourself
* The* I AM race are those who are the descendants of Lord Sanat Kumara. Let us understand that the seed of light, the Christic seed descended from on high, are those which have this I AM Presence of the Lord God. Those who have descended from on high shall truly ascend. It is the history of this race with which we are concerned in this hour. For all other evolutions and lifewaves upon earth depend for their appearing upon these “Sun-manifestations” of God. Those who carry the light of the sun in their hearts, the original Central Sun, are therefore called the offspring of the ... more »
Conservative Republicans Are Calling Out #MoscowMitch... On TV... In Kentucky
A group of conservative #NeverTrumpers ran the above ad-- or a 30 second version of it-- in DC (waste of time) and Kentucky (not a waste of time) this week. The ad was produced and paid for by Republicans for the Rule of Law, which calls itself "a group of life-long Republicans dedicated to defending the institutions of our republic and upholding the rule of law. We are fighting to make sure that the laws apply equally to everyone, from the average citizen to the president of the United States. We believe in fidelity to the Constitution, transparency, and the independence of pro... more »
Democrats Decide To Ignore Voters and Launch Impeachment Of Trump
Nadler says it is a real impeachment proceeding. Pelosi say "not quite", maybe. Continue reading →
US Sanctions on a Christian Militiaman Reignite Conflict Among Iraq's Assyrians
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
BAGHDAD -- The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced July 18 new sanctions on four Iraqi citizens, including Rayan al-Kildani, head of the Christian minority's Babylonian Brigades, and Waad Qado, head of the Shabak minority's Brigade 30 -- two influential armed factions in the Ninevah Plains.
Past Genocides Continue to Affect Assyrian Americans
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Hundreds of thousands of innocent Assyrians were brutally murdered by political and religious extremists, wiping out two-thirds of the Assyrian population by 1934.
The Assyrian Christian Renaissance
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Assyrians pray in the Syrian-Kurdish-controlled city of Qamishli, April 21. ( Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images)In Syria's northeast, in Qamishli, al-Hasakah, and other cities and their surrounding villages, a renaissance is under way in the area's beleaguered Syriac Christian community, which is attempting to revive the Syriac language and culture a
Assyrians Fear Attempt to Islamise Iraq's Supreme Court
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Iraq's Christians have expressed fears that giving Islamic clerics voting rights in the Federal Supreme Court could lead to the country becoming a theocracy.
Basra Church Restored, But Few Assyrians Left to Worship There
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
The exterior of the Virgin Mary Chaldean Church in Basra, Iraq, June 23, 2019. ( Lizzie Porter)BASRA, Iraq -- Inside Basra's Virgin Mary Chaldean Church, light twinkles from delicate glass chandeliers and paintings depicting Christ's mother line the walls.
Epstein Intersections:Robert Maxwell’s FBI File- Highly Redacted
*Very quick recap: * *I’ve been following the Epstein, Safra, Browder, Russia plunder strand, which did indeed connect into Sir Robert Maxwell via daughter Ghislaine. But quite likely, in my opinion, directly to Robert Maxwell himself.* *Robert Maxwell definitely connects into the plunder Russia crowd. * * I happen to agree with an opinion espoused by WizOz that the plunder of Russia most likely figures large in the Epstein's mysterious wealth. And the accumulated wealth of many others. Through, what is most probably, dirty dealing and money laundering. Because money laundering figu... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 9, 2019
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One while flying between El Paso, Texas and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, August 7. Photo: AFP/Saul Loeb *Heather Scott, Asia Times:* *Trump flirts with currency war in escalating conflict with China* *‘Not thrilled’ with strong dollar, president tweets* President Donald Trump on Thursday took a step closer to sparking a currency war in the escalating conflict with China, saying he is not happy with the strong US dollar. Trump has pursued a policy of maximum pressure, including subjecting all Chinese goods to puniti... more »
Monsanto’s Campaign against U.S. Right to Know Uncovered
Internal Monsanto documents released in August 2019 via litigation against Monsanto describe Monsanto’s campaign to counter a U.S. Right to Know investigation into its business and ties between the company and public university professors. USRTK has made public records requests to taxpayer-funded universities since 2015, leading to revelations about secretive industry collaborations with academics. (See […] The post Monsanto’s Campaign against U.S. Right to Know Uncovered appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Academic Bigotry is Back, Thanks to Amy Wax
Dr. Amy Laura Wax, who holds the Robert Mundheim chair at the University of Pennsylvania, recently gave a speech in Washington, D.C. She has made herself a celebrity among academic bigots.Using a term she coined “cultural distance nationalism,” she stated: “We are better off if our country is dominated numerically, demographically, politically, at least in fact if not formally, by people from the First World, from the West, than by people from countries that had failed to advance.”
Howard Professor and Surgeon Promotes Minority Organ Donation
Since the early 1980s, when transplant surgeon Dr. Clive Callender began addressing the issues that kept African-Americans from being organ donors, he has seen the rate of organ donation increase significantly. In the recently published paper, “Expanding the journey of saving lives,” Callender and co-author Dr. Patrice V. Miles examined how the increase has been achieved and how other minority populations can use similar means to bring about increases.
Holifield Works to Advance Interests of HBCUs Within Trump Aministration
When Johnathan M. Holifield talks about future opportunities for HBCUs, he inevitably finds a way to bridge the past to the present, even as he looks toward the future. For Holifield, the executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, these storied institutions are national treasures that can undoubtedly attract continued investment because of their competitive edge and assets.
Did the Brother of a Dayton Mass Shooting Victim Post a Pro-Trump Message on Facebook?
A Facebook user with the moniker "Jerry Jerry" claimed to be the brother of Dayton, Ohio, victim Logan Turner.
Police: El Paso Shooting Suspect Said He Targeted Mexicans
The man accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting at a Walmart in the Texas border city of El Paso explained that he had been targeting Mexicans.
Did Trump Pose With a ‘Thumbs-Up’ Next to a Baby Orphaned in the El Paso Massacre?
The infant’s parents died shielding the baby from the gunman’s bullets.
Yeah, that's about right, as far as moonbats are concerned
This meme's been doing the rounds of the blogosphere for the past few days. I don't know who started it, but it's very appropriate. And rainbow farts and unicorns will provide all the nourishment we need! (I'll have my unicorn medium rare, please, with a side of grilled mushrooms - the magic variety, of course.) Peter
Vaccines are Religion, not Science
We hear all the time that “the science is clear: vaccines save lives.” But where is that science? If it exists, then why can nobody show it? Vaccines are a religion and vaccinations are a (barbaric) religious ritual. That means that any kind of mandatory vaccination law is unconstitutional. Some people might still play semantics and say that a belief system is not the same as a religion. But let’s look at the vaccine religion. – You are expected to go to preparation classes (prenatal check-ups) – You are expected to give birth in the temple (=hospital). – As soon as the baby is bor... more »
How to Remove Glyphosate from the Body and Restore Digestive Health
Even if we try to be extra careful, we are all exposed to glyphosate every day. This toxic agricultural poison is in 80% of food. It is in many sources of water and it can even be in the air we breathe. Glyphosate is also in organic food. Even though organic food growers are not allowed to use glyphosate, it is still found in organic food. It gets into organic food through aerial spray drift, dust carried in the wind from farm to farm, rain and agricultural runoff from adjacent farms. Sometimes the levels of glyphosate in organic food are nearly as high as non-organic food. In 2014... more »
Israel Attacked Syria with Its Very Special F-35I Stealth Fighters
*Petri Mäkelä* *Security, * And it was a smashing success. *While nothing precise is known about the composition of the Israeli force, it managed to force the Syrian army to turn on the air defense systems Russia had supplied to it. The Syrian army managed to shoot several of the longer range SAM:s against the IAF fighters, but none hit their intended targets. The Israeli’s claim to have struck against most Iranian installation in Syria.* On May 9th the Iranian Quds force that belongs into the Revolutionary Guards Corps launched a rocket salvo against the Israeli forces in the ... more »
RANKED: These Are the Top 9mm Guns In All of the Land
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * Let the debate begin. *Unlike older pistols that utilize a hammer, the VP9 is a striker-fired pistol. Striker-fired pistols use a spring-loaded firing pin that is partially cocked by pulling back and releasing the slide. Pulling the trigger completes the cocking action and releases the firing pin. As a result, striker fired pistols are immune to any accidental discharge that does not involve pulling the trigger—such as dropping the handgun on a hard surface.* The 9mm Luger, invented before the Great War, is one of the longest serving gun calibers ... more »
Top Guns: How the U.S. Air Force and Israel's F-15 and F-16s Train for War
*Dario Leone* *Security, Middle East* [image: Wikimedia Commons] A dynamic duo like no other. Twelve F-15Es assigned to 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, England recently completed biannual training in Israel in support of exercise Juniper Falcon. As told by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, in the article U.S. Forces complete Juniper Falcon 17-2, the Strike Eagles flew missions with the Israeli Air Force (IAF) accomplishing training on Defense Counter Air (DCA), Interdiction, Large Force Exercise (LFE), and Electronic Warfare ... more »
World News Briefs -- August 9, 2019
*Reuters:* *Thousands protest in Indian Kashmir over new status despite clampdown* SRINAGAR (Reuters) - Indian police used tear gas and pellets to fight back at least 10,000 people protesting Delhi’s withdrawal of special rights for Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir state in its main city of Srinagar on Friday, a police official and two witnesses said. The demonstration soon after Friday prayers was the largest since authorities locked down the revolt-torn region five days ago, cutting off telephone and internet services and detaining more than 500 political and separatist leade... more »
The Meaning of “Invasion”
[image: the-meaning-of-invasion] Overnight, the use of the word “invasion” to describe the flood of millions coming into America illegally is deemed racist.
Catch And Release Expanded as ICE Frees 300 Illegals Snared in Raid
[image: catch-and-release-expanded-as-ice-frees-300-illegals-snared-in-raid] The release of a little less than half the illegal aliens collared in Wednesday’s raids in Mississippi were, for those expecting President Trump to do as he promised, disappointing.
How pirated video games, a Russian folk tune and Andrew Lloyd Webber helped chip music grow
Chiptune — also called chip music and 8-bit music — found its footing as a subculture after it, somewhat ironically, became redundant for soundtracking video games. So what draws chip musicians to the scene?
'Save our history': Bondi Beach's iconic post office under threat
Bondi Beach's heritage-listed post office is almost 100 years old, with locals saying it represents a historically, socially and culturally significant place. But redevelopment plans could leave little of the original building standing.
Why golf clubs have lost more than 100,000 members in the past 20 years
Golf clubs around the country are failing to meet the needs of modern consumers and as a result memberships are at an all-time low.
'People were murdered, beheaded': How Vannak survived four perilous years as a slave
There are more than 40 million slaves in the world today. This is the story of one who managed to escape.
The world's appetite for meat hurts the climate. Here's why Australian steak isn't so bad
In the IPCC report into land management and the environment, one message stood out — our appetite for meat is making the Earth warmer. Australian farmers have a plan.
'They were just yucky': Teen transforms toilets into safe space for girls
What was meant to be a Year 12 student's individual health project has turned into a community mission transforming the school's "ugly" toilets into a positive place for girls having a rough day.
China bans Cathay Pacific staff involved in Hong Kong protests
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China's aviation regulator demands Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways suspend personnel who have engaged in protests from staffing flights into its airspace from today.
War veteran remembers Hiroshima clean-up
An elderly Australian war veteran remembers helping to clean up in Japan after the atomic bombs.
'Most don't realise they're speaking Spanish': The revival of the Philippines' disappearing language
In the Philippine archipelago, a language once cast off as the coloniser's tongue is now being rediscovered by younger Filipinos who have English as their co-mother tongue — and the reasons might be more economic than sentimental.
The eccentric birdman who has repeatedly bested Australia's biggest landlord in court
Pierre the Birdman is on a one-man mission to save his public housing block — but he doesn’t own a computer, has never had legal training, and he barely finished high school.
Kashmiris — currently cut off from outsiders — fear influx of settlers under Delhi rule
With no internet or phone service in Kashmir, those with family in the restive Indian state fear for the welfare of loved ones. But there are also long-term concerns about law changes that would allow outsiders to buy businesses and land in Kashmir.
Surprise engagement, aurora show all in a week's work for lighthouse keepers
It's been a big week for the caretakers on remote Maatsuyker Island, from an aurora light show to a surprise sunrise engagement witnessed only by seals and eagles.
'I really wanted a baby girl': Push for IVF sex selection sparks ethical debate
At 38, Stacey Hughes — a mum of three sons — figured the biological clock was ticking on her wish to have a daughter, so she started investigating sex selection through IVF. While it's an increasingly common story, some experts say it undermines the "value of unconditional love" in society.
Can we trust scientific discoveries made using machine learning?
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Bongino Discusses Bruce Ohr 302 Release – “It’s the laundry operation”…
Dan Bongino appears on Fox News morning to discuss his perspective on the information contained within the release of the FBI interview notes (“302’s”)of Bruce Ohr. Mr. Bongino accurately notes the pipeline of research from Fusion-GPS (Glenn Simpson) and contract … Continue reading →
My Take On The Breakthrough Prizes
I'll admit, I wanted to rather title this post "Billionaire Awards Prizes To Failed Theories", just for the sake of being flippant. But in any joke there is a little bit of truth, as I wish to discuss below. The (not-so-anymore) news is that the "Special Breakthrough prize" in fundamental physics, instituted a decade ago by the Russian philantropist Yuri Milner, and then co-funded by other filthy wealthy folks, recently went to three brillant theoretical physicists: Sergio Ferrara, Dan Freedman, and Peter van Nieuwenzhuizen, who in the seventies developed an elegant quantum field th... more »
Brace For a Bumpy Ride Ahead?
Fred Imbert of CNBC reports that stocks fall on renewed trade war fears as Wall Street concludes volatile week: Stocks fell on Friday as Wall Street concluded a wild week amid trade war fears and worries over the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 90.75 points lower, or 0.3% at 26,287.44. The S&P 500 dipped 0.7% to 2,918.65 while the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 1% to 7,959.14. *President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday the U.S. is not ready to strike a trade deal with China. “China wants to do something, but I’m not doing anything yet,” Trump said. “Twe... more »
Bloomberg: No Beyond Burrito: Chipotle’s CEO Says Faux Meat Is Too Processed
Chipotle has made it clear they don’t plan on joining other restaurant chains by adding meat substitutes manufactured by Impossible Foods Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. Brian Nichol, Chipotle Chief Executive Officer, said the companies’ products are too processed for the burrito chain. He said the company takes pride in serving simple food and a […] The post Bloomberg: No Beyond Burrito: Chipotle’s CEO Says Faux Meat Is Too Processed appeared first on Health Nut News.
A 21st Century Cold War Calls for 21st Century Propaganda
When it became apparent that U.S. global hegemony was being replaced by a multipolar world, the American ruling class decided it would be necessary to restart a 21st century cold war with Russia and China. Even before this new level of warfare became the priority, it was apparent to U.S. elites that if a long-term era of tensions between great powers were to be engaged in, it would require much greater governmental control over information… The post A 21st Century Cold War Calls for 21st Century Propaganda appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Study: Babies Born to Moms Who Refuse Flu Vaccine Fare Better than Babies Born to Mom’s Who Receive the Influenza Vaccine
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://healthimpactnews.com/2019/study-babies-born-to-moms-who-refuse-flu-vaccine-fare-better-than-babies-born-to-moms-who-receive-the-influenza-vaccine/
Huntington Park’s new “RoboCop” stores pedestrians’ faces, scans license plates, and costs $8,000 a month to run
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://www.blacklistednews.com/article/74137/huntington-parks-new-robocop-stores-pedestrians-faces-scans-license-plates-and-costs-8000-a-month.html
The Agenda 21 Course – Lesson 1, the basics
A series of short videos for those who still haven’t grasped this agenda that after three decades is no longer conspiracy. You can go to the website & watch all the short videos, alternatively I’m going to post one daily til they’re all done. You’ll then also find them at the Agenda 21 pages. Folk … Continue reading The Agenda 21 Course – Lesson 1, the basics →
Megafauna Extinctions
The Late Pleistocene-Early Holocene megafauna extinctions took place over 10’s of thousands of years at different times on different continents (Koch & Barnosky, 2006). Megafauna extinctions tended to occur shortly after significant human populations arrived. The African megafauna extinction occurred about 1.4 million years ago when our ancestors learned how to hunt. Australia’s megafauna extinction […]
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 9, 2019
*The Hill:* *New Pentagon report blames Trump troop withdrawal for ISIS surge in Iraq and Syria* A new report released by the Department of Defense this week revealed that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been emboldened by the partial removal of U.S. troops from Syria and policy shifts in Iraq. The report, released by the Pentagon's inspector general, details how the drawdown of U.S. troops has forced the Trump administration to rely on third-party monitoring of some areas, including a refugee camp set up by U.S.-backed forces. The scaling back of U.S. forces, the ... more »
Shenandoah University Welcomes First Muslim Chaplain
Shenandoah University has introduced its first non-Christian chaplain, Hanaa Unus, who will serve as the school’s new Muslim community coordinator. “Shenandoah is open to people of all faiths, or no faith, exploring their belief system and being leaders in this world for the greater good,” said Rev. Dr. Justin Allen, dean of spiritual life. “Hanaa […]
University of Idaho Names First Female Athletic Director
The University of Idaho has announced Terry Gawlik as its first female athletic director, according to a story in the Rome News-Tribune. Gawlik will take over Sept. 1 as the first woman to hold the position in the school’s history. She was among 59 applicants and five finalists, according to university officials. The Idaho State […]
Kodiak College Director Resigns Due to Alaska’s Budget Cuts
Amid budget cuts to Alaska’s public universities, the newly appointed director of Kodiak College has resigned. After a month-long search, Jessica Paugh was selected in May and was scheduled to start her tenure Aug. 12. In June, according to Anchorage Daily News, Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed line items equaling $444 million in reductions to […]
Gotham City Digest: Plus Sized edition
(Sarah, you will always be our Miss August. And Miss September. And Miss October. And...) ------------------------------ Rest in power, great lady. You were the greatest among us. ------------------------------ It doesn't matter if they're campaign staff or not. The McConnell campaign shamelessly put these pictures up of a McConnell campaign event. Now they're all butt hurt because the Blue Meanies paid attention to the misogyny and insensitivity. This is how white Republican rapists and misogynists like their hero Kavanaugh are made- By making excuses for them and dem... more »
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