12:26 am MDT June 4
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Another Realm”
Kevin Kern, “Another Realm” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2JtNQublQ
"A Look to the Heavens"
“These two spiral galaxies make a photogenic pair, found within the boundaries of the northern constellation Draco. Contrasting in color and orientation, NGC 5965 is nearly edge-on to our line of sight and dominated by yellow hues, while bluish NGC 5963 is closer to face-on. Of course, even in this well-framed cosmic snapshot the scene is invaded by other galaxies, including small elliptical NGC 5969 at the lower left. * Click image for larger size.* Brighter, spiky stars in our own Milky Way are scattered through the foreground. Though they seem to be close and of similar size, gala... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, "Sweet Darkness"
*"Sweet Darkness"* "When your eyes are tired the world is tired also. When your vision has gone no part of the world can find you. Time to go into the dark where the night has eyes to recognize its own. There you can be sure you are not beyond love. The dark will be your womb tonight. The night will give you a horizon further than you can see. You must learn one thing: the world was made to be free in. Give up all the other worlds except the one to which you belong. Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn anything or anyone that does not bring you ... more »
"Who Says You Have To?"
"Who Says You Have To?" by Ali "Something I’ve become very aware of recently is how often I say or think “I have to” or “I need to” when, actually, I don’t. You probably do this too. Almost everyone does. I’m thinking of things like: I have to clean the kitchen this weekend. I need to phone my mother. I have to try a bit of that cake. I need to lose weight. In almost every case, it’s just not an accurate way to describe the situation. In particular, any time you start feeling that you have to or need to do something because it’s what society (/your friends/your dad/etc) expects, th... more »
“Are Humans Getting Dumber?”
*“Are Humans Getting Dumber?”* by Tom Purcell “The report said people are getting dumber - at least I think that’s what it said, but the big words kept throwing me off.” “Ah, yes, you speak of a recent study by Stanford University researcher and geneticist Dr. Gerald Crabtree. He believes human beings are undergoing intellectual decline.” “We are?” “Writing about the study in the Natural Society Newsletter, Mike Barrett says that, according to Crabtree, our cognitive abilities are the result of ‘the combined effort of thousands of genes.’ If a mutation were to happen to anyone, it c... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Waldport, Oregon, USA. Thanks for stopping by! ;-)
Paulo Coelho, “Why Do That?”
*“Why Do That?”* by Paulo Coelho “Nature is telling us: ‘Change!’ And those who do not fear the Angel of Good Fortune understand that they must go forward, despite their fear. Despite their doubts. Despite recriminations. Despite threats. They confront their values and prejudices. They hear the advice of their loved ones, who say: ‘Why do that? You have everything you need: the love of your parents, your wife and your children, the job it took you so long to get. Don’t run the risk of becoming a stranger in a strange land.’ Nevertheless, they risk taking a first step, sometimes out... more »
"Tearing Down to Rebuild: Rethinking Complaining"
*"Tearing Down to Rebuild: Rethinking Complaining"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When we spend all of our time complaining, we are in essence in constant destroy mode rather than building mode. We all know someone who has elevated the process of complaining to a high art. Sometimes funny, sometimes exhausting, these people have the ability to find a problem just about anywhere. In its more evolved form, complaining is simply the ability to see what’s not working, in one’s own life or in the external world, and it can be quite useful if followed to its natural conclusion—finding a... more »
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Lead In The Polls Is Now One Percent With The June 8 Election Day Only Days Away
*Reuters:* *British PM May's election gamble in doubt as poll lead falls to one point* British Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble on a June 8 snap election was thrust into doubt after a Survation poll showed her Conservative Party's lead had dropped to a new low of just one percentage point. While British pollsters all predict May will win the most seats in Thursday's election, they have given an array of different numbers for how big her win will be, ranging from a landslide victory to a much more slender win without a majority. Some of the polls indicate the election could be ... more »
Tweet For Today
"I like to learn about something before I talk," Mattis adds. #LondonBridge — Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) June 4, 2017
London Bridge Terror Attack: "This Is for Allah”
[image: london-bridge-terror-attack-this-is-for-allah] Police in London are responding to Jihadist terrorist attacks today in at least three parts of London. The attacks come less than two weeks after the deadly terrorist bombing of a concert in Manchester, England, killed at least 23 adults and children and injured at least 116 others.
Second Terror Attack In England Within Two Weeks Just Days Before The General election
*The Telegraph*: *General Election disrupted by terrorism for second time within two weeks* The attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market mark the second time the General Election has been disrupted by an act of terrorism. It comes less than two weeks after the parties suspended campaigning following the Manchester attack in which suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people attending an Ariana Grande concert. There was no immediate announcement whether there would be a further suspension following the latest incident - which came just days before voters are due go to the polls... more »
Picture Of The Day
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* Three Jihadi terrorists have been shot dead by armed police after killing six people and injuring 30 more during a horrific knife rampage in central London last night. This photo appears to show the suspects lying dead on the ground outside Wheatsheaf pub in Borough Market Daily Mail *(Click on Image to Enlarge)* The attackers will face the wrath of the 'Blue Thunder' squad. Its helicopter is pictured landing on London Bridge *WNU Editor: *The above helicopter photo is from this post .... *Elite SAS 'Blue Thunder' unit lands helicopter on London Bridge ... more »
Terror Attack In London: 6 Victims And 3 Terrorists Killed. 30+ Wounded -- News Roundup
*NBC*: *London Bridge Attack: 6 Killed, 30 Wounded; 3 Suspects Shot Dead by Police* LONDON — Six people died and at least 30 were injured when another terrorist attack unfolded in the heart of the British capital on Saturday night. Police officials said a vehicle barreled into pedestrians on London Bridge, and then three attackers embarked on a stabbing rampage at nearby Borough Market. The incident was reported at 10:08 p.m. (5:08 p.m. ET) on Saturday. Within eight minutes, three suspects had been shot dead by officers, according to authorities. *Read more *.... *Live Upd... more »
Amazing Photo From London
Not tweeting a lot of pictures from #londonbridge but this one is an amazing shot and not upsetting - SAS air support pic.twitter.com/vQuQ0aHa0I — Laura Walker (@LauraWalkerKC) June 3, 2017
Bring Me The Head Of Donald J. Trump: Was Kathy Griffin Simply Ahead Of The Curve?
*-by Noah* I've never been a fan of Kathy Griffin, and I'm certainly not a fan of CNN, but she may just have been ahead of the curve with her infamous "severed head" bit. I admit that what she did was more than a bit strong; forgive the pun; too cutting edge. But, in light of what our evil orange Kim Jong-un imitator and wannabe has done with his anti-Earth decision, I suspect more people will eventually come to see Griffin's action as maybe not so far beyond the pale after all. Perhaps, in the meantime, she could just pose with a depiction of a burning, cracking Earth. Kathy Gri... more »
The terror attacks on London will not affect the outcome of the British election. Here’s why
Previous experience of terrorist attacks during elections confirms that unless politicians make serious mistakes their effect on election outcomes is minimal. The post The terror attacks on London will not affect the outcome of the British election. Here’s why appeared first on The Duran.
How dangerous is Republican manic-depressive disease? Both bipolar phases are destructive, but the manic ones kill.
*== A weaponized narrative ==* Joel Garreau writes about how our latest strategic worry – “weaponized narrative” -- seeks to undermine an opponent’s civilization, identity, and will by generating complexity, confusion, and political and social schisms. It can be used tactically, as part of explicit military or geopolitical conflict; or strategically, as a way to reduce, neutralize, and defeat a civilization, state, or organization. Done well, it limits or even eliminates the need for armed force to achieve political and military aims. *“Far from being simply a U.S. or U.K. phenomeno... more »
According To NBC President Trump Is Not A Reliable News Source
Pres. Trump has used Twitter to share news report on London incident. We aren't relaying president's retweet, as the info is unconfirmed. — NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) June 3, 2017 *WNU Editor: *I cannot make this up.
How The Attacks In London Unfolded
How the attacks in London unfolded https://t.co/qxcqLeUXSP pic.twitter.com/AlRPsoB2Ky — The New York Times (@nytimes) June 4, 2017 *WNU Editor*: According to the Daily Mail .... there were 5 attackers, and 3 were gunned down. Two are still on the run .... *Two Jihadi terrorists are on the run after three are gunned down: Gang of five knifemen kill seven and hurt 20 after mowing down revellers in van and then going on stabbing frenzy at nearby bars *(Daily Mail).
China ‘sticking’ to the Paris Agreement in name only
Their plans show a much different intent
Breaking: Lebanese Army confronts ISIL terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 A.M.) – The Lebanese addressed an infiltration attempt by Islamic State (ISIL) militants near the Faleeta Barrens of Syria this morning, a military source reported. According to the report, the Islamic State entered Lebanon after crossing through the Qalamoun Mountains last night; they were seen traveling in the Hamid Valley this morning […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Update: London terror attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:01 A.M.) – After two incidents in London, considered as terror attacks by the Metropolitan Police, and the suspects still on the run in the city, more and more details emerge. So far one person is confirmed dead and at least 20 more injured. The first attack took place on London Bridge, where […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
U.S. may cut support for Kurdish forces in Syria: Coalition spokesman
(Rudaw) A US spokesman for the international coalition to defeat ISIS [Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] has warned that it would reduce support if the arms it has supplied in the example of Kurds for Raqqa are not used properly. “And any misuse that does not go towards fighting ISIS or is found used […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Kombijem pregazio preko 20 ljudi u terorističkom napadu!
LONDON (00:00) – Vozač belog kombija je skrenuvši sa glavnog puta na Londonskom mostu pregazio preko 20 ljudi koji su se nalazili na pešačkoj zoni, prenose svedoci u intervjuu za ‘Telegraf’ Takođe su preneli kako su trojica osumnjičenih izašli iz kombija i noževima napali civile. Ranije u toku dana, Islamska država (ISIL) pozvala je svoje […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Six Qatari soldiers wounded on Yemeni border amid strained Saudi-Qatari relations
SANA’A, YEMEN (2:15 A.M.) – On Sunday, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense announced six of its soldiers had been wounded on Saudi-Yemen border. Qatari state news agency quoted the commander of Morale guidance at the MoD saying the soldiers were injured “while conducting their duties within the Qatari contingent defending the southern borders of the Kingdom […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Battle for Maskanah in ten minutes: impressive video of Tiger Forces’ operations
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:45 A.M.) – Not so long before the official announcement of complete liberation of Maskanah town in eastern Aleppo countryside, the official YouTube channel of National Defense Forces (NDF) published a 10-minute-long video footage depicting the last 7 days of battles in the region. Over the course of these days, Syrian Arab Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Will The One Love Manchester Concert Still Proceed?
*Daily Mail:* *Ring of steel set to protect 50,000 fans: Huge security operation in place as Ariana Grande pays tribute to Manchester victims* * Armed police will protect 50,000 fans at tomorrow’s One Love concert * Officers will be in place for at least two hours after the finish of the concert * Fans have been told not to take bags and be ready for security searches * The £40 tickets for Sunday’s event, to be shown live on BBC1, were snapped up in less than 20 minutes on Thursday A massive security operation involving armed police from around the country will be in place to pro... more »
Remembering Midway And Why Today's China Will Not Follow The Same Path Of Japan 75 Years Ago
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons *James Holmes, Foreign Policy*: *China Won’t Hand the U.S. Navy Victory Like Japan Did* *America should celebrate the anniversary of the heroic victory at Midway, but realize the next Pacific war won't be so easy.* Otto von Bismarck once reportedly quipped that Providence favors “fools, drunkards, and the United States of America.” Exhibit A: the Battle of Midway. That’s the June 1942 high-seas clash in the Pacific Ocean where the U.S. Navy reversed the six months of disaster that followed the Imperial Japanese Navy’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor... more »
EU May Fine Google $9 Billion for Manipulating Searches
[image: eu-may-fine-google-9-billion-for-manipulating-searches] The European Commission is preparing to punish Google by hitting the world’s biggest search engine with a huge fine for manipulating search results to steer customers to Google shopping services, according to a recent report.
‘Fidget Spinners’ Can Kill Your Child?
A single small independent study stating that unusual amounts of lead were found in a few fidget spinners has been twisted into a fear-mongering report.
Police Say Terror Attack in London, Reports of Fatalities
Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and gunshots rang out amid reports of knife attacks at nearby Borough Market.
With The London Attacks Unfolding President Trump Tweets The Need For A Travel Ban. CNN Host Responds By Calling Him A 'Piece Of Sh*t'
We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2017 This piece of shit is not just an embarrassment to America and a stain on the presidency. He's an embarrassment to humankind. https://t.co/Dl5tMQMhMO — Reza Aslan (@rezaaslan) June 3, 2017 *WNU Editor:* Reza Aslan hosts the CNN show "True Believer". The link to his show *is here*. I checked his twitter feed .... a lot of hate directed at President Trump. And he calls himself a religious scholar?
Images Of The London Attackers Are Appearing On Social Media
Picture from scene of #BoroughMarket attack appears to show man with canisters strapped to his body https://t.co/jUnj9GIUbY pic.twitter.com/BeCVlubzfx — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 4, 2017 *WNU Editor:* For more coverage go here .... Terror Attack In London. At Least 7 Dead. 20+ Wounded .
Terrorist offensive against London on eve of the election
All the indications point to tonight's London attack being the work of Jihadi terrorists acting on behalf of ISIS The post Terrorist offensive against London on eve of the election appeared first on The Duran.
Pentagon Acknowledges Higher Civilian Casualties In Their Air War Against The Islamic State In Syria And Iraq
*The Independent:* *US-led coalition admits killing at least 484 civilians in air strikes against Isis in Syria and Iraq* *Vast majority of incidents in Mosul, as UN raises alarm about potential war crimes * The US-led coalition has admitted killing at least 484 civilians in air strikes in Syria and Iraq amid concern over potential war crimes in the battle to drive Isis out of Mosul. US Central Command (CentCom) insisted it “takes extraordinary efforts to strike military targets in a manner that minimises the risk of civilian casualties” but claimed: “In some incidents casualties ... more »
Is Covfefe Just Another Distraction?
Friday's daily tracking poll from Gallup on how Americans view Señor Trumpanzee's performance as president: 39% approve, 55% disapprove, approval headed downward and disapproval continuing to grow. You probably sensed that already even without seeing it in a graph like the one just below. I keep hearing a lot of people saying-- or see them tweeting-- to stop paying attention to distractions (like his Climate Change speech Thursday) and just focus on Russia. And at least as many people say the exact opposite-- let Putin-Gate take care of itself and just focus on what his Regime is ... more »
Soon, Riflemen Won't Need to Aim—This Tech Will Do It for Them
*Sarah Sicard, Task and Purpose* *Security, * Every soldier could be a defacto marksman in the future. If you’ve ever experienced the frustration and embarrassment of missing what should have been a guaranteed kill shot, rejoice: the U.S. Army may soon take aiming out of the equation altogether. During Pentagon Lab Day on May 18, the Department of Defense, showed off an engineering model for a new rifle system, through a series of sensors and motors, automatically centered a standard-issue M4 on a target, effectively eliminating the hard work of zeroing in on an enemy. Yes, you ... more »
Russia's Old Tank Killer Could Still Terrorize NATO
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * For this weapon, age is just a number. One of the most iconic weapons of war ever made arose from Soviet experiences in World War II, when Red Army infantry had no answer to invading German panzers. Simple and effective, the broomlike RPG-7 became one of the most effective antitank weapons of the postwar period. Widely exported, the “RPG” became a symbol of revolution and terror, fielded by armies and guerrillas from Berlin to Phnom Penh. The Soviet Union in World War II had a serious problem: it had no effective handheld antitank weapon for its infa... more »
Kim Jong-un Isn’t Crazy and China Doesn’t Have a Solution
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* Negotiating with North Korea requires treating its leader as closer to a “smart cookie” than a “madman.” Admittedly no one should expect linear thinking from President Donald Trump. Still, it was a bit jarring to hear him go from calling North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un a “pretty smart cookie” and “gentleman” who the president would be “honored” to meet to a “madman with nuclear weapons.” Not that the recent phone call with Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was the first time President Trump questioned Kim’s sanity. Last year candidate Trump sai... more »
The U.S. Army Has a Super 'Bullet' That Can Punch through Some of the Toughest Armor out There
*James Clark, Task and Purpose* *Security, * The prolific 5.56 round just isn’t cutting it anymore. The Army is developing a more powerful bullet that’ll penetrate body armor capable of stopping 5.56 mm rounds, the Army’s Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told senators on Thursday. “The 5.56 round, we recognize there is a type of body armor it does not penetrate, and adversarial states are selling that stuff on the Internet for about 250 bucks,” Milley explained during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, adding, “We think we have a solution … We know we have developed a bul... more »
Was America's Military Victory at Iwo Jima worth the Cost?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* After the battle, a decades-long debate wrestled with the question as to whether the island’s capture was worth it. Roughly seventy years ago, on February 19, 1945, thousands of American Marines hit the beaches on the Volcano Islands in the Pacific, starting what we call today the Battle of Iwo Jima. Taking the small island, encompassing only about eight square miles, required the commitment of 70,000 American fighting men and 26,000 casualties, over 6,800 of them killed. The island itself is situated only 650 nautical miles south of the... more »
Bill Maher calls Democrats out over their passivity.
Even if you are not a fan of Bill Maher, if you are a progressive you need to hear this . And what's more we need to hear a lot more talk like this. Until we figure out that playing by the rules makes us the losers, we will never be the winners again.
Syrian Kurdish YPG Militia: 'Major Operation' On Syria's ISIS Controlled Raqqa To Start In Days (Update)
*Al Jazeera*:* Syria's YPG says push for Raqqa to start in days* *US-backed Kurdish troops are positioning themselves to launch a decisive bid for ISIL's self-declared capital in Syria.* A US-backed operation by Syrian forces to capture Raqqa, ISIL's self-declared capital in Syira, will start in the next "few days", the spokesman for the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia said on Saturday. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of fighters led by the YPG and backed by the US-led coalition, has been encircling Raqqa since November in a multi-phased campaign to drive the Islamic St... more »
BREAKING: Terror hits London days before election
A van has rammed into a crowd of people. Further unconfirmed reporters indicate knives and possibly also guns were involved in a terrorist attack. The post BREAKING: Terror hits London days before election appeared first on The Duran.
Breaking: Van runs over 20 people at the London Bridge in possible terrorist attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:35 A.M.) – A large van veered off the main road on the London Bridge, tonight, striking at least 20 people who were in the vicinity. According to eyewitnesses cited by The Telegraph, a white van was seen mounting the curb and running over as many as 20 people who were present at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian Air Force obliterates ISIS convoys fleeing Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (0:05 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has identified several convoys of Islamic State militants fleeing their Syrian capital Raqqa southwards and destroyed them with devastating airstrikes, thwarting the jihadist group’s aim to transfer troops to the area of Palmyra and Deir Ezzor. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense more than 80 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In pictures: Syrian military repairs damaged tanks in Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Syrian military has begun repairing dozens of damaged tanks in their new repair facility in the Damascus countryside. According to Sputnik News, the Syrian Arab Army is repairing tanks that were damaged by rebel ATGMs (anti-tank guided missiles). Photos were taken by Sputnik News Agency Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
EILMELDUNG: Syrische Armee befreit Maskanah und vertreibt ISIS aus Aleppo-Provinz
BEIRUT, LIBANON (23:10) – Vor einigen Minuten hat die syrische Armee (SAA) bekannt gegeben, dass sie die Stadt Maskanah im Osten der Aleppo-Provinz vollständig befreit haben. Nach Angaben einer militärischen Quelle in Aleppo, hat sich der islamische Staat aus Maskanah und den umliegenden Dörfern zurückgezogen, nachdem sie etliche höher gelegene Positionen in der Nähe der […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
МОЛНИЯ: Взят город Мескена, ИГ изгнано из провинции Алеппо
Командование Сирийской Арабской Армии только что объявило о полном освобождении города Мескена на востоке провинции Алеппо от боевиков террористической группировки “Исламское государство”. Военный источник в Алеппо сообщил, что джихадисты покинули город и прилегающие к нему сёла после потери контроля над окружающими этот район господствующими высотами. Операцию по освобождению Мескены вела элитная дивизия САА “Тигр”. Именно […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ÚLTIMO MINUTO: Ejército sirio libera Maskanah, ISIS expulsado de Alepo
Hace unos minutos, el Ejército Árabe Sirio (EAS) anunció la liberación total de la ciudad clave de Maskanah en el campo oriental de Alepo. Según una fuente militar en Alepo, las fuerzas del Estado Islámico (ISIS) se retiraron de Maskanah y sus aldeas circundantes después de perder gran parte del terreno que rodeaba la ciudad. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army liberates Maskanah, ISIL expelled from Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) announced the full liberation of the key town of Maskanah in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. According to a military source in Aleppo, the Islamic State (ISIL) forces withdrew from Maskanah and its surrounding villages after losing much of the high ground overlooking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
IŞİD’in kuzey Suriye’de sonu geliyor (Harita)
BEYRUT, LÜBNAN(21:05 ) – 2014’ün sonunda IŞİD kuzey Suriye’nin büyük bir kısmını kontrolü altında tutuyor, bölgesel başkent olan Haseke ve Kürt’lerin yaşadığı Kobane’ye saldırıyordu. IŞİD’in Irak’tan Akdeniz’e uzanan halifelik hayali 2015’in başlarında Kobane’de ABD destekli YPG’ye karşı başarısız olması ve YPG’nin Türkiye sınırı boyunca boyunca IŞİD’e karşı saldırılarıyla son buldu. Kobani’yi YPG’den almakta başarısız […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Dera:Cihatçıların saldırısı hüsranla sonuçlandı
BEYRUT, LÜBNAN(20:15) – Suriye Arap Ordusu önümüzdeki günlerde Dera’da büyük çaplı bir taarruz başlatmaya hazırlanıyor. El Kaide bağlantılı Hayat Tahrir El-Şam(HTS) ve Özgür Suriye Ordusu’ndan (ÖSO) oluşan cihatçılar El-Menesiyah Mahallesi’nde Suriye Ordusu mevzilerine saldırdı.5. Zırhlı Birlik ve 4. Mekanize Birlik bölgeyi cihatçılardan koruyor. Cihatçı militanların saldırısının ilk birkaç saatinde, Suriye Ordusu militanlara ait iki tank […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Dera operasyonu başlıyor: Hizbullah kente büyük bir güç gönderdi
Mahir Esad komutanlığındaki 4. Zırhlı Tümen ile beraber çok sayıda birliğin Dera şehrinde konuşlanmasının ardından, Hizbullah da kente büyük bir takviye gönderdi. Askeri kaynağın Al Masdar’a verdiği bilgilere göre, büyük bir Hizbullah konvoyu, bu hafta sonu şehre ulaştı ve taarruz için hazırlanmaya başladı. Suriye ordusu ve beraberindeki müttefik kuvvetlerin amacının, Dera şehrini tamamen cihatçı gruplardan […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Terror Attack In London. At Least 7 Dead. 20+ Wounded
*Daily Mail:**Two Jihadi terrorists are on the run after three are gunned down: Gang of five knifemen kill seven and hurt 20 after mowing down revellers in van and then going on stabbing frenzy at nearby bars* * The men, described as being 'of Mediterranean origin', reportedly drove the van at 50mph across the bridge * One horrified woman said she saw three people with what appeared to be their throats cut at London Bridge * The gang had metal canisters strapped to their chests and two were reportedly shot dead by armed police * They also tried to storm into pub in nearby Borou... more »
An Inside Look At Iraq's 'Golden Division' And Their Push To Defeat ISIS In Mosul
The battalion on the outskirts of Mosul. Warzer Jaff for BuzzFeed News *Mike Giglio, BuzzFeed*: *The ISIS killers - Inside The Fight For Mosul* An elite group of Iraqi soldiers is leading the battle to free the city of Mosul from ISIS. The so-called “Golden Division” was formed and trained by the US to hunt terrorists — but in Mosul they have been thrown into brutal urban combat. Mike Giglio and Warzer Jaff accompanied them to the front lines for some of the decisive moments of the seven-month offensive. This is the story of their fight against ISIS and of the men they lost along th... more »
The Wandering Poles
Geology makes use of the fact that fossilised magnetism in igneous rocks, puport to document the field strength and direction of the geomagnetic field during the Earth’s evolution allowing the theory of plate tectonics, for example, to develop. Other examples … Continue reading →
Science Unravels the Mystery of Everyday Telepathy
*Buck Rogers* - Phone calls, text messages and the extraordinary phenomenon of our unlocked human potential. The post Science Unravels the Mystery of Everyday Telepathy appeared first on Waking Times.
Investigative Journalist Exposes the Fraudulent Back Pain Industry
*Anna Hunt* - The influence of pharmaceutical companies on the back pain industry needs to be known. The post Investigative Journalist Exposes the Fraudulent Back Pain Industry appeared first on Waking Times.
This is Why the FDA Shouldn’t Regulate Anything
*Christina Sarich* - Is this agency, beholden to the pharmaceutical industry looking after your best interest? The post This is Why the FDA Shouldn’t Regulate Anything appeared first on Waking Times.
Trump campaign promotes "Pittsburgh Not Paris" rally in DC, while Trump goes golfing.
Dozens gathering to support President Trump at WH. Shouts of, Pittsburgh Not Paris! pic.twitter.com/8HqFvMnkbt — Tom Vanden Brook (@tvandenbrook) June 3, 2017 Courtesy of ABC News: *Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside of the White House on Saturday morning to thank him for upholding his campaign pledge to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. * *About 200 people attended the "Pittsburgh Not Paris" event, which took its name from an assertion Trump made that he was elected to "represent the citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris." * *The rally ... more »
Muslim Groups 'Undermining Fight Against Terror', Leading Prosecutor Warns
'"Islamist" Muslim groups and community leaders hinder the fight against terror and are interested only in presenting Muslims "as victims" Britain's most prominent Muslim lawyer has said. In an interview with the Times, Nazir Afzal warned that British Muslim organisations are "undermining" attempts to counter terrorism in the UK by spreading misinformation to discredit Prevent, the government's anti-radicalisation programme.' I read that article in today's Times and as yet have not found any mention of it on the BBC, can you think why that's the case? You can read more in The Ti... more »
Gilbert's Syndrome - a user's guide
Last week I received some liver test results from my last follow-up visit to Auckland Clinical Services after clearing HCV genotype 3 in the Phase 3 Epclusa trial mentioned here. ALT and AST were gratifying low at 12 and 15 U/L respectively, albumin healthy at 45 g/L, but total bilirubin was high at 23 umol/L despite direct bilirubin being low at 3 umol/L. The normal reference range for total bilirubin is 3-21 umol/L. I've seen this before in LFT results and been told that it's consistent with Gilbert's syndrome, and I know that my brother has been told that he has Gilbert's syndrom... more »
Outside by choice
It's certainly disappointing that Pat Stogran has chosen to drop out of the NDP's leadership race - particularly by leaving taking shots at the party which made sure he had a place on its stage. That said, Stogran's campaign ultimately seems to have been defined by an unwillingness to learn about the political process in which he wanted to participate, combined with an inclination to blame others for that weakness. And while he never had a strong chance of winning the NDP's leadership, his quick and bitter exit can't be taken to have done much other than throw away any chance of co... more »
Battle For The Iraqi City of Mosul -- News Updates June 3, 2017
*VOA*:* Iraqi Forces Bogged Down Against IS in Old Mosul* Despite vowing that a renewed offensive against Islamic State in Mosul will be a “final push,” Iraqi forces continue to get bogged down in ancient parts of the city where IS remains entrenched. Days after beginning the latest offensive, the U.S.-backed forces slowed operations late last week, citing the difficulty of protecting residents trapped in remaining IS-controlled areas. Commanders admit the fight for Mosul will take longer than anticipated. “We are fighting a very difficult battle,” Iraqi Major General Najim Abdul... more »
Ferebee, Edtech Billionaires, and Indianapolis
(by Doug Martin) As IPS seeks to close three high schools and Indianapolis opens more charter/blended learning schools, Indianapolis parents, teachers, and community members should know a few things about IPS supt. Lewis Ferebee and the edtech players promoting the so-called personalized learning/computer-based movement in Indianapolis. IS LEWIS FEREBEE THE NEW TONY BENNETT? Following in the footsteps of past Indiana and Florida state school supt. Tony Bennett, Lewis Ferebee, in May 2016, became a member of Jeb Bush’s Foundation for Excellent Education’s offspring, Chiefs for Cha... more »
PPK - ResuRection
Something's in the oven about the return of two-party politics. The problem when you're doing a long read is it's always a *long write*. Until the post appears I have a little classy dancey number for you. The video has absolutely nothing to do with the WipEout series of games, oh no.
This Is The U.S. Air Force’s $10.7 Billion Wish List
F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly in formation over the Utah Test and Training Range, March 30, 2017. Pentagon officials announced April 14, 2017, that the Air Force is deploying a small number of F-35A fighters to Europe for training. (U.S. Air Force photo/R. Nial Bradshaw) *Defense News:* *Air Force’s $10.7 billion wish list includes more F-35As, KC-46s* MELBOURNE, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force may have prioritized growing research and development in its fiscal 2018 budget request, but its unfunded wish list is all about bu... more »
California State Senate Passes Medicare-For-All-- Conservatives Vow To Kill It In The Assembly
Thursday, the California state Senate passed Ricardo Lara's and Toni Atkins' Healthy California Act (S.B. 562), which, if it passes the Assembly and is signed by Governor Brown, will establish a state "Medicare For All" system of single-payer universal health coverage. It passed 23-14, corrupt conservative Democrats Ben Hueso (Chula Vista), Richard Roth (Riverside) and Richard Pan (Sacramento) refusing to vote for it and, worst of all, Steve Glazer (Orinda) voting with the GOP, as he often does. The bill now goes to the Assembly which will add taxes to pay for it and that means it ... more »
Berries, Ice Cream, Gay Agenda
[image: berries-ice-cream-gay-agenda] It's "discrimination" when a Michigan farmer won't rent out his orchid for gay weddings, but it's not "discrimination" when Ben and Jerry’s won't serve customers two scoops of the same flavor ice cream in Australia until gay marriage is legalized there.
Gutting Freedom: One College at a Time
[image: gutting-freedom-one-college-at-a-time] What comes from decades of monolithic progressive campus culture, where radical left wing politics are championed and traditional and conservative ideas shunned and stigmatized?
Scottish rebels protest the British regime: An exercise in MSM reportage
If double standards were stripped away, this is what a report on the continuing Scottish protest for independence might look like. The post Scottish rebels protest the British regime: An exercise in MSM reportage appeared first on The Duran.
Russian President Putin On President Trump's Decision To Leave The Paris Climate Accord -- 'Don't Worry, Be Happy'
*RT:* *Putin on Paris climate change agreement: ‘Don’t worry, be happy’* Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for calm in the wake of Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement, joking that any bad weather encountered around the globe could now be blamed on ‘American imperialism’. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Russian president said the panic surrounding Trump’s decision has been blown way out of proportion, noting that there is still time before the agreement, which was signed in 2015, goes into effect. "Do... more »
Archaeologists Have Uncovered Oldest Maya Calendar
In the last known largely unexcavated Maya megacity, archaeologists have uncovered the only known mural adorning an ancient Maya house, a new study says—and it's not just any mural. In addition to a still vibrant scene of a king and his retinue, the walls are rife with calculations that helped ancient scribes track vast amounts of time. Contrary to the idea the Maya predicted the end of the world in 2012, the markings suggest dates thousands of years in the future. Perhaps most important, the otherwise humble chamber offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Maya society. "... more »
Beyond Prisons – Episode 6: Mothering Under Surveillance feat. Maya Schenwar
Brian and Kim speak with Maya Schenwar about her book, "Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn't Work and How We Can Do Better." The post Beyond Prisons – Episode 6: Mothering Under Surveillance feat. Maya Schenwar appeared first on Shadowproof.
Fukushima Food Presents "No Immediate Problem": UN Food and Agricultural Organization Director General
The other day I read a headline at The Asahi Shimbun that made me pause and read the entire article carefully. Please note that the headline states that the Director General of the UN FAO is "convinced" that Fukushima food is safe to eat. However, if you read his actual words, as quoted in the article, you will see that he is not in fact arguing that Fukushima food is safe to eat. Rather, what he is saying is at this "moment" the agency sees "no immediate problem": Yukie Yamao. (2017). U.N. food agency ‘convinced’ that Fukushima food is safe to eat. The Asahi Shimbun http://www.a... more »
Finally got to the bottom of who was "unmasking" all of those names in the intelligence about the Russian meddling. It was the Republican led House.
Courtesy of WaPo: *The Republican-controlled House Intelligence Committee asked U.S. spy agencies late last year to reveal the names of U.S. individuals or organizations contained in classified intelligence on Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, engaging in the same practice that President Trump has accused the Obama administration of abusing, current and former officials said. * *The chairman of the committee, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), has since cast the practice of “unmasking” of U.S. individuals and organizations mentioned in classified reports as an abuse of surveillan... more »
Climber Becomes The First Person To Climb El Capitan Without Using Ropes Or Other Safety Gear
.@AlexHonnold just completed the first free-solo ascent of El Capitan—arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing https://t.co/xtzAhEwlnL — National Geographic (@NatGeo) June 3, 2017 *National Geographic:** Exclusive: Climber Completes the Most Dangerous Rope-Free Ascent Ever* *Alex Honnold has become the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan peak.* YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA—Renowned rock climber Alex Honnold on Saturday became the first person to scale the iconic nearly 3,000-foot granite wall known as El Capitan without using ropes or other safety... more »
Japan Will Back All U.S. Options On North Korea
Japan's Defence Minister Tomomi Inada speaks at the 16th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su *Reuters*: *Japan defense minister backs all U.S. options on North Korea, seeks deeper alliance* Japan's defense minister on Saturday backed the United States using any option to deal with North Korea, including military strikes, and said Tokyo wanted to build a deeper alliance with Washington that could play a regional security role. "The United States is making clear through both words and deeds that all options are on the table. I strongly support the U.... more »
U.S. And China Cooperate On Imposing New U.N. Sanctions On North Korea
*Reuters*:* U.N. expands North Korea blacklist in first U.S., China sanctions deal under Trump* The U.N. Security Council on Friday expanded targeted sanctions against North Korea after its repeated missile tests, adopting the first such resolution agreed by the United States and Pyongyang's only major ally China since President Donald Trump took office. The Trump administration has been pressing China aggressively to rein in its reclusive neighbor, warning that all options are on the table if Pyongyang persists with its nuclear and missile development programs. The United States... more »
The Corporate Mega-Death Machine is Killing Everything
This morning Mary Beth came running down the stairs telling us all to go look at our crab apple tree in the front yard which was full of Cedar Waxwings. I can't ever recall hearing of a Cedar Waxwing - I've likely seen them but don't have any memory of it. But this morning dozens of the beautiful birds were flitting around the crab apple and picking off caterpillars that are presently feasting on the tree leaves. They must have worked that tree for at least an hour before taking off. Later on I went out and looked for evidence of caterpillars on the tree but only saw one. So h... more »
Charges Dropped Against Antiwar Protesters After Videos Showed Cops Beating Them
[image: protesters]The State Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against two protesters who were arrested during an anti-war rally in Jacksonville, Florida.
John Ventre, MUFON and Racism
(Blogger’s Note: Yes, I’m late to the table with this, but the information kept shifting. I wanted to be sure that I had been fair to all those involved and that I had the latest information. For example, I had Jan Harzan’s original statement several days ago, but it was only in the last couple of days that he sent me the latest information. Given that, I wanted to know Nick Redfern’s attitude now that the John Ventre episode had entered a new phase. There are still questions that haven’t been answered and I hope to get those answers soon. They will spawn a new posting when that inf... more »
CCTV footage of deadly Manila attack emerges
The deranged killer is shown attempting to rob a casino at a Manila leisure centre. The post CCTV footage of deadly Manila attack emerges appeared first on The Duran.
ISIL’s rule in northern Syria is coming to an end: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:05 P.M.) – In late 2014, the Islamic State (ISIL) had controlled much of northern Syria and were steadily working their way to the provincial capital of Al-Hasakah and the predominately Kurdish border-town of Kobane (‘Ayn Al-‘Arab). However, the Islamic State’s dream of a caliphate that would stretch from Iraq to the Mediterranean […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Hezbollah deploys large force to Daraa for upcoming offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – An officer from the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 5th Armored Division informed Al-Masdar News, tonight, that Hezbollah has deployed a large force to the Dara’a Governorate this weekend. The Hezbollah force will be joining the Syrian Arab Army in the long-awaited Dara’a offensive that will concentrate on retaking the entire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Libyan forces capture strategic airbase occupied by ISIL
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:35 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) imposed full control over the Al-Jufrah Military Base, Saturday, after a short battle with the Islamic State (ISIL) terrorist occupying the installation. With this latest setback in the Al-Jufrah District, the Islamic State finds itself in deep trouble in central Libya, as they no longer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Cihatçıların iç savaşı: Ceyşül İslam, eski müttefiğine saldırı başlattı
Ceyşül İslam (İslam Ordusu) başkent Şam’da yer alan Doğu Guta bölgesinde, Feylak Rahman ve Tahrir Şam’a (Nusra Cephesi) karşı yeni bir saldırı başlattı. Cihatçılara yakın kaynakların verdiği bilgilere göre; diğer grupları bölgeden çıkarmak isteyen Ceyşül İslam’ın, es Şari çiftliklerinde taarruza geçmesiyle birlikte şiddetli çatışmalar başladı. Yaşanan çatışmalarda; Ceyşül İslam tarafının, Tahrir Şam’ın (Nusra Cephesi) savunma […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Desperate jihadist offensive in Daraa ends in disaster
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is set to launch a massive field operation in the provincial capital of Dara’a in the coming days. However, in the mean-time, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) took it upon themselves to launch their own assault on the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
IŞİD, Ramazan ayında Hristiyanların öldürülmesi için destekçilerine çağrı yaptı
Terör örgütü IŞİD’in üst düzey kademesi, Avrupa’da yaşayan Hristiyanlara karşı saldırılar yapması için taraftarlarına bir çağrıda bulundu. Hristiyanlar için ”Haçlılar” ifadesini kullanan terör örgütü; resmi propaganda kanallarından çağrı yaparak, Ramazan ayı boyunca bu insanların öldürülmesinin onlara fayda sağlayacağını duyurdu. Terörist grup, taraftarlarına yaptığı çağrıda; araç, silah veya bıçak kullanarak Hristiyan sivillere yönelik saldırılar düzenlemeye teşvik etti. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Philippines: Brave Muslim man shelters Christians from ISIL
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – Groups of people who managed to escape the fighting in Marawi arrived at a madrasa in the city on Saturday. The army says that more than 150 people were rescued on Saturday, 46 of them children. Among the escapees was Noor Lucman, an Islamic writer who helped shelter Christians from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIL pozvao pristalice da ubijaju Hrišćane širom Evrope za vreme Ramadana
BEJRUT, LIBAN (15:30) – Vođe Islamske Države (ISIL) pozivaju svoje pristalice da napadaju Hrišćane u Evropi za vreme Ramadana. Nazivajući Hrišćane ‘krstašima’ ISIL je pozvao pristalice da izvedu napade u Evropi govoreći kako će im to doneti razne beneficije tokom Ramadanskog meseca. Vođe dzihadista još ohrabljuju svoje pristalice da izvrše napade vozilima, noževima i vatrenim […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis: Praises China On Its Help With North Korea, Condemns China's Actions In The South China Sea
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks at the 16th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su *Reuters:* *Mattis praises China's efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea* The United States is encouraged by China's efforts to restrain North Korea but Washington will not accept Beijing's militarization of islands in the South China Sea, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday. The comments by Mattis, during the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, show how U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is looking to balance working... more »
U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis: North Korea Is A 'Clear And Present Danger'
*Sydney Morning Herald*: *US Secretary of Defence James Mattis says North Korea is the region's 'most urgent threat'* US Secretary of Defence James Mattis has warned North Korea is the "most urgent threat" to Australia's regional security and foreshadowed an increased US defence force presence in the Asia-Pacific region as he prepared to land in Sydney on Monday. Mr Mattis praised Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for his "dogmatic pragmatism" and his optimism to challenges in the region, before meetings with Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop, Defence Minister Marise Payne and... more »
Bill Maher’s Use of Racial Slur on HBO Show Draws Criticism
The "Real Time with Bill Maher" host was describing himself during a television segment.
"Beware..."
"Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor, for patriotism is indeed a double-edged sword. It both emboldens the blood, just as it narrows the mind. And when the drums of war have reached a fever pitch and the blood boils with hate and the mind has closed, the leader will have no need in seizing the rights of the citizenry. Rather, the citizenry, infused with fear and blinded by patriotism, will offer up all of their rights unto the leader and gladly so. How do I know? For this is what I have done. And I am Caesar." - Julius ... more »
X22 Report, “When The Crisis Hits, Financial Markets Will Shutdown Throughout 80%-90% Of The World: Bill Holter”
X22 Report, “When The Crisis Hits, Financial Markets Will Shutdown Throughout 80%-90% Of The World: Bill Holter” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccOvE7TlvMw Included will be all banks closed, ATMs closed, no Social Security checks, etc. You'd be wise to listen to this entire video.
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