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Tweets For Today
#Trump, #Putin may meet at #apec2017vietnam leaders' #meeting https://t.co/I3MxJkSMDv — Sputnik (@SputnikInt) November 3, 2017 Women won't reach full equality with men for another 100 years - World Economic Forum says https://t.co/99vAMdF5Wr pic.twitter.com/ST9q4Gk3vk — AFP news agency (@AFP) November 3, 2017 The 8 biggest Bitcoin players who could make a fortune off the cryptocurrency https://t.co/p9IdqXmGxW pic.twitter.com/L49wmOt6FJ — Money (@MONEY) November 3, 2017 @AFP Graphic comparing the first Apple iPhone, launched in 2007 and the iPhone X, launched 10 years after pic.t... more »
Israeli Collective Punishment and Cold-Blooded Murder of Palestinians
Israeli Collective Punishment and Cold-Blooded Murder of Palestinians by Stephen Lendman, http://stephenlendman.org/ During 15 days of attacks on Palestinian Al-Aqsa mosque worshipers, Israeli security forces committed 15 extrajudicial killings throughout the territories, around 1,400 others injured, some seriously, scores requiring hospitalization. – Collective punishment Israel imposes is prohibited under international law, including actions violating religious […]
EU Accused of Ignoring Saudi Sponsored Terrorism
PressTV News Videos Published on Nov 2, 2017 Critics accuse the EU of putting profits before public safety by turning a blind eye to Saudi Arabia’s support for terrorism in the 28-nation bloc. The European Commission has announced plans for closer counter-terrorism ties with eight non-EU countries but Saudi Arabia is not on the list. end
Illuminati Symbolic Pics of the Month
Symbolic Pics of the Month by https://vigilantcitizen.com/ In this edition of SPOTM: Kevin Spacey, Milo Yiannopoulos, Bryan Cranston and the symbolism around the Vegas shooting. And more. – In the past years, several mega-franchises released “character posters” and, unsurprisingly, they’re replete with the one-eye sign. Here are the posters of Star Trek Discovery. Can they be more […]
CNN: The Least Trusted Name In News
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Nov 2, 2017 Owen Shroyer and David Knight discuss how CNN is fake news, promoting the idea that President Trump’s Presidential campaign colluded with the Russian government to steal the election from Hillary. end
Facebook Admits Russian Ads Were Anti-Trump
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Nov 2, 2017 Owen Shroyer and David Knight present a video clip where Lindsey Graham interviews one of Facebook’s advertisement spokesmen. – Facebook, Twitter: Russian actors sought to undermine Trump after election by NANCY SCOLA and ASHLEY GOLD, https://www.politico.com/ Top lawyers from Facebook and Twitter said Tuesday that Russian-linked posts and advertisements placed on […]
Donna Brazile Admits Hillary Stole Election from Bernie
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Nov 2, 2017 The truth finally comes out as the Democrats turn on one another and attempt to save themselves. end
German Authorities Cannot Account for 30K+ Rejected Asylum Seekers
RT Published on Nov 2, 2017 The German authorities say they cannot account for over 30,000 failed asylum seekers, whom they told to leave the country. end
SOLVED: JFK and Others Murdered by the Elite Shadow One World Order
SOLVED: JFK and others murdered by the Elite Shadow One World Order by GLOBALINTELHUB …. While the world wonders about President Trump, 54 years ago, a US President was murdered in broad daylight in Dallas, Texas; John Fitzgerald Kennedy – the only Irish Catholic President, and possibly one of the only US Presidents that was not […]
Former Qatari PM Admits to Arming ISIS with U.S., Saudi Arabia
Former Qatari PM Admits to Arming ISIS with U.S., Saudi Arabia by http://www.trunews.com/ A former senior Qatari leader has admitted that his country knowingly armed terrorists in Syria and did so with the help and oversight of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United States. – VERO BEACH, FL (TruNews) The former Prime Minister of Qatar Hamad bin […]
UK Defense Secretary Resigns Amid Westminster ‘Sex Pest’ Scandal
RT Published on Nov 1, 2017 Defense Secretary Michael Fallon has resigned after admitting his behavior in the past may have “fallen short.” He is the first minister to step down from PM Theresa May’s government in the growing sexual harassment scandal at Westminster. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8r7c end
Iran Suggests Russia Help ‘Isolate the Americans’ by Ditching Dollar
Iran Suggests Russia Help ‘Isolate the Americans’ by Ditching Dollar by https://www.rt.com/ The best way to beat US sanctions against Iran and Russia is joint efforts to dump the American currency in bilateral trade, according to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. – “By ignoring the negative propaganda of the enemies, that seek to weaken relations between […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping Sends A Rare Message To North Korean Leader Kim Jongun
Xi Jinping-Kim Jong Un © Reuters *The Telegraph:** Xi Jinping sends rare message to Kim Jong-un in sign relations could be improving * Chinese president Xi Jinping has sent North Korean leader Kim Jong-un a rare message "out of politeness," Beijing said on Thursday, in his first public communication with his wayward neighbour for more than a year. The note signaled a possible improvement in their strained relationship, which has soured over Pyongyang's growing weapons ambitions even though Beijing is its longtime ally and economic benefactor. Mr Xi's message, dated Wednesday, was ... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Up Close* The Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 flight demonstration team perform during the Thunder Over South Georgia air show at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 28, 2017. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Air Force Thunderbirds Perform at Georgia Air Show* (Department of Defense)
Indigenous Tribe Prepared to Fight to Defend Amazon From Brazilian Mining
By Derrick Broze An endangered indigenous community has reiterated their willingness to die while defending the Brazilian Amazon rainforest against mining operations. Several new reports...more »
Is Your Dinner Steak “Glued” Together?
By Catherine J. Frompovich The food industry is extremely innovative at reducing waste products and salvaging any last bit of animal tissue aka meat. Transglutaminase... more »
Civil Liberties Org Challenges Police Use of License Plate Readers as Mass Surveillance Tool
By Activist Post The Rutherford Institute has asked the Virginia Supreme Court to prohibit police from using license plate readers as mass surveillance tools to... more »
FBI Interviewed NYC Terrorist About His Ties to Terrorism BEFORE the Attack
By Rachel Blevins A critical piece of information has emerged in the case of a terrorist attack that killed eight people in New York City... more »
What Your MD Doesn’t Tell You Can Harm You
By Catherine J. Frompovich The opioid problems notwithstanding, has it ever occurred to healthcare consumers and allopathic medicine’s patients as to why you aren’t told... more »
North Korea Accuses U.S. Of Conducting 'Nuclear Strike Drills' With B-1 Bombers
Two B1-B Lancers joined Japanese and South Korean fighters Thursday in what the Air Force is describing as a scheduled training operation over the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt Richard P. Ebensberger/Released) *CNN: **N. Korea accuses US of 'nuclear strike drill' after bomber flights* Washington (CNN)US Air Force B-1 bombers, accompanied by fighter jets from South Korea and Japan, conducted a flyover near the Korean peninsula on Thursday, according to a statement from the service -- a move that has drawn harsh criticism from North Korea ahead of President Don... more »
The Poet: Henry Austin Dobson, "The Paradox Of Time"
*"The Paradox Of Time"* "Time goes, you say? Ah no! Alas, Time stays, we go; Or else, were this not so, What need to chain the hours, For Youth were always ours? Time goes, you say? - ah no! Ours is the eyes' deceit Of men whose flying feet Lead through some landscape low; We pass, and think we see The earth's fixed surface flee:- Alas, Time stays, - we go! Once in the days of old, Your locks were curling gold, And mine had shamed the crow. Now, in the self-same stage, We've reached the silver age; Time goes, you say? - ah no! Once, when my voice was strong, I filled... more »
Genetic Engineering in the Woven Universe – the Progenitors & the Extraterrestrials
*V. Susan Ferguson* - In the Woven Universe, everything is inter-connected. The post Genetic Engineering in the Woven Universe – the Progenitors & the Extraterrestrials appeared first on Waking Times.
Another Record Breaking Year for Opium Production in U.S. Occupied Afghanistan
*Isaac Davis* - Not a good sign of improvement in the fight against the opioid epidemic. The post Another Record Breaking Year for Opium Production in U.S. Occupied Afghanistan appeared first on Waking Times.
Pelosi-- Away From The Mic: "The Proof's In The Putin"
Pelosi isn't happy about Tom Steyer's $10 million worth of impeachment ads. Neither is Trump. Pelosi says the ad is "a distraction." Her latest desperate strategy is a new slogan: "No Drama Democrats," which is supposed to make someone think that the Dems, in contrast to the chaotic Republicans, are the natural governing party. "While not an official slogan," wrote Heather Caygle, "Pelosi has discussed the strategy broadly in recent leadership and caucus meetings, urging members to avoid talk of impeachment and resist taking Trump’s bait on whatever topic is dominating his Twitter... more »
Professor Apologizes for Fiery Response to Muslim Student
CINCINNATI — A University of Cincinnati music teacher has apologized for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump’s presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity. College-Conservatory of Music assistant professor Clifford Adams wrote a letter late Wednesday to The Cincinnati Enquirer saying he is “deeply sorry” for […]
Colleges Wrestle with Issue of Using Students’ Fees for Controversial Speakers
Should college students’ money be paying for controversial speakers and programs? Debate comes as universities shift more costs to students, including the bill for hot-button speakers and polarizing clubs.
Pennsylvania Education Leader Going Extra Mile for Diversity
Under Dr. John Sygielski’s leadership, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College has made great strides in creating an inclusive environment.
As Tax Plan Rolls Out, Activists Stake Claim for Diversity
On the same day that House Republicans rolled out a sweeping new tax plan that critics say favors the rich at the expense of the poor, Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network rolled into town Thursday in an effort to convert its activism into policy and law.
Syrian opposition film director fakes own assassination to finance film
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 A.M.) – Syrian film director, Mohammad Bayazid, was recently exposed faking his own assassination in an effort to garner financial support to promote his work. Bayazid’s plan was exposed when one of his own producers, Mohammad Al-Hindi, released footage of the film director stating that he was going to fake his own […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia rejects claim about chemical agents used by Syrian military in Khan Sheikhoun
Russia has concluded after studying a report by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) that chemical agents technically could not be used from a Su-22 plane of Syria’s Air Force, a Russian Defense Ministry official said at a joint news briefing by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry and Industry and Trade Ministry […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Massive Syrian Army convoy heads towards Iraqi border for Albukamal offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:25 A.M.) – A massive convoy of Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers departed from the provincial capital of Deir Ezzor for the T-2 Pumping Station in the southwestern part of the province. According to a military source, the large convoy heading towards the T-2 Pumping Station was comprised of several tanks, infantrymen, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
While global surface temperature cools, the lower troposphere has record warmest October
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Yesterday, we noted the drop in global surface temperature from HadCRUT data. Today, we have this report from the UAH dataset that points out the heat has not left the lower troposphere (about 14,000 feet altitude) based on this report from the University on Huntsville’s Dr. John Christy. Lower…
Want to Protect the Environment? Embrace Capitalism
Not only has capitalism lifted more people out of poverty than any system ever implemented in the history of civilization, but in so doing, it has done more to protect the environment than any socialist or communist initiative.
‘US Govt Undermines Democracy’ Seeking More Control Over Social Media
It’s preposterous that the US government purports to tell Americans what they are allowed to read on social media, says Daniel McAdams, executive director of Ron Paul Institute. He adds that it undermines US democracy. Technology and social media giants Facebook, Twitter, and Google have been in the hot seat before US Congress intelligence committees. They were grilled on day two of hearings into alleged Russian interference in the presidential election in 2016. Lawyers for Twitter, Google, and Facebook testified that the amount of Russian-linked content on their platforms was relat... more »
Robert Mueller should resign: here’s why
Indictments and conflicts of interest arising from FBI's conduct call into question Special Counsel Mueller's fitness to head Russiagate inquiry More The post Robert Mueller should resign: here’s why appeared first on The Duran.
How dogs and cats can get their day in court
Jessica Rubin, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, University of Connecticut at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 2 hours ago
When lawyers represent the interests of abused animals in the courtroom, they help human victims too.
Sean Hannity: Tick Tock - Hillary Clinton Rigged and Stole the Primary from Bernie...
*I agree with President Trump: "When is justice going to be done?"* *This is excellent and well worth a watch. Really!*
President Trump's Twitter Account Was Deactivated For A Few Minutes Thursday Night
Earlier today @realdonaldtrump’s account was inadvertently deactivated due to human error by a Twitter employee. The account was down for 11 minutes, and has since been restored. We are continuing to investigate and are taking steps to prevent this from happening again. — Twitter Government (@TwitterGov) November 3, 2017 *ABC News:* *Trump's Twitter account briefly 'inadvertently deactivated' by Twitter employee, company says* The Twittersphere lit up Thursday night when President Donald Trump's Twitter account was briefly deactivated -- an action "inadvertently" caused by a Twi... more »
The young and the ignorant are too frequently brainwashed.
"The young and the ignorant are too frequently brainwashed." Astrophysicist Dr Gordon J Fulks They see science as 100% political and hence subject to a 'majority rules' political mandate. The author (Ruairà Arrieta-Kenna) is a student at Stanford with a degree in political science and a minor in 'race and ethnicity.' He obviously has no scientific training, because he has no clue that science is based on logic and evidence only, not authority and consensus. You might think that he would suspect that authority and consensus are logical fallacies because that has been known since t... more »
15 U.S. Nuclear Attack Subs Are Now Idled Due To A Massive Maintenance Backlog
The attack submarine USS Greeneville in drydock. *Breaking Defense:* *15 Subs Kept Out of Service: 177 Months Of Drydock Backups * WASHINGTON: A massive maintenance backlog has idled 15 nuclear-powered attack submarines for a total of 177 months, and the Navy’s plan to mitigate the problem is jeopardized by budget gridlock, two House Armed Services Committee staffers told Breaking Defense. That is almost 15 submarine-years, the equivalent of taking a boat from the 2018 budget and not adding it back until 2033. While only Congress can pass a budget and lift caps on spending, the s... more »
Pentagon Halts F-35 Deliveries For 30 Days Due To Corrosion Issues
F-35 fighters over Edwards Air Force Base in a file photo. Darin Russell/Courtesy Lockheed Martin/via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Lockheed F-35 deliveries were halted for 30 days: Pentagon* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon halted shipments of Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jets for 30 days this fall after it discovered corrosion around fasteners and a fix was devised, the Pentagon and Lockheed said on Wednesday. During routine maintenance at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, the Air Force detected “corrosion exceeding technical limits” where the carbon fiber exterior panel is fastene... more »
The ISIS Stronghold Of Deir al-Zor Has Fallen To The Syrian Army
*BBC* *Reuters*: *Syrian army takes full control of Deir al-Zor from Islamic State: observatory* BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army and its allies have taken full control of Deir al-Zor city from Islamic State, the largest and most important city in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Thursday. There was no immediate comment from Syrian state media, but a commander in a military alliance fighting in support of Damascus said that while advances had been made, some IS-held pockets still remained in the city. The Syrian army launched its attack against Isla... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 2, 2017
*Ralph Jennings, Forbes*: *Friendly Relations: Which Asian Leader Will President Trump Get Along With Most?* When Donald Trump makes his first trip to Asia as U.S. president, he will have the chance to meet heads of state from more than 20 countries including some of the world’s most powerful. Leaders around Asia hope Trump will cough up a coherent foreign policy for the 4.5 billion-person region as action so far leaves questions about the future of trade liberalization in view of his America-first ideals and about whether Washington will take a harder line toward China on Asian m... more »
World News Briefs -- November 2, 2017 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail*: *Eight sacked Catalan officials are JAILED as European arrest warrant is issued for ousted leader after he defied Spanish call to hand himself in* * The Deputy First Minister and seven of his senior colleagues have been jailed * A European arrest warrant is expected to be issued against Carles Puigdemont * His lawyer in Belgium says 54-year-old intends to fight any extradition request * Nazi salutes and jeers greeted Catalan politicians as they arrived to hand themselves into police in Madrid A judge in Madrid has jailed eight former Catalan regional ministers behi... more »
Are Trump and Mueller Headed for a Real Confrontation?
*Conrad Black* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump makes a statement on the mass shooting in Las Vegas from the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] The next moves will indicate whether Mueller is attempting a serious and even-handed exploration of the suspect conduct of all relevant parties. Special Counsel Robert Mueller has arrived at a crossroads, and must soon reveal if he is seriously exploring the Clinton-Obama side of questionable campaign activities, or apart from some possible window-dressi... more »
How the New 'Energy' Affluence Strengthens the United States
*Juergen Braunstein* *Politics, Americas* The world has moved from the fear of energy scarcity—a few years ago—to a reality of energy abundance. Last week when President Donald Trump threatened to impose new sanctions against Iran—OPECs third largest crude producer—commodity markets reacted swiftly. In the face of new tensions in the Middle East, the focus is again on the critical link between foreign policy and energy markets. That is the focal point of *Windfall*, a new book written by Harvard professor Meghan O’Sullivan, who convincingly presents strong evidence against U.S. ... more »
Trump's Proposed Cuts on Refugee Aid Make No Sense
*Georgette Bennett* *Security, Americas* [image: Men carry mattresses at a refugee camp for people displaced in fightings between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Islamic State militants in Ain Issa, Syria October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro] The United States should be allocating more funds, not less, to provide aid to refugees. Congress is beginning to consider next year’s allocations, making this a good time to revisit Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s earlier testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the impact of the proposed FY18 budget cuts on refugees... more »
Turning Point: The F-35 May Not Deliver
*Richard Levine* *Security, Americas* [image: A U.S. Air Force pilot navigates an F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing into position to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 336th Air Refueling] The F-35 program is a turning point in defense research, development and procurement. During WWII, our military initially gave preference to the application of more armor to the areas of returning, combat aircraft that showed damage from flak. The mathematician Abraham Wald upturned this paradigm through his postulation that sin... more »
Abadi Remakes Iraq as Washington Searches for a Policy
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Kurds celebrate to show their support for the independence referendum in Duhok, Iraq, September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Ari Jalal] Baghdad seeks to weaken the Kurdistan autonomous region as Iran and the United States compete over Iraq’s role in the post-ISIS era. Several Humvees from Iraq’s 16th Infantry Division were disabled in battle with Kurdish Peshmerga near the town of Makhmur in northern Iraq on October 24. The Peshmerga, also driving U.S.-made Humvees, towed the Iraqi vehicle away. The outcome of the clash is symbolic of a po... more »
BREAKING: Syrian Arab Army liberates 100% of Deir ez-Zor after final battles with ISIS terrorists
ISIS is effectively destroyed as a battle capable terrorist organisation in Syria. More The post BREAKING: Syrian Arab Army liberates 100% of Deir ez-Zor after final battles with ISIS terrorists appeared first on The Duran.
Satire, dares and wagers -- in a war against facts
*== Laugh… because it hurts ==* The Onion can make you cry, when the humor is so on-target. Har! If only! We are counting on the Supreme Court to save us. Which means the superhero Anthony Kennedy. Study Finds First Life Forms Migrated To Earth Via Interplanetary Land Bridge. And (faux but accurate) quoth Paul Ryan: “This Shooting Isn’t About Gun Control We Refuse To Pass, It’s About Access To Mental Health Care We’re Continuing To Gut.” And in what *should* have been satire… So it turns out the one thing that Fox-ists had that was factual, offering any evidence at all that the Ob... more »
Southeast Wisconsin Is No Longer Ryan Country-- Get Ready For Congressman IronStache
If you know Randy Bryce, you know what I'm about to relate is something that would never/could never come from him. But a DC observer told me recently that he found himself at an event with Bryce. He noticed that lots of men in suits and ties were angling to get selfies of themselves with Randy. My friend thought it looked weird because Randy was wearing jeans and work boots and all the other were dressed to the nines, although none of them were taking photos with any of the others. They were all Democrats running for Congress. Many of them-- though not all-- find Bryce's Middle W... more »
Hypnotist Uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Get Out of Speeding Ticket
*Vic Bishop* - This is the same technique that mainstream media uses on you. The post Hypnotist Uses Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Get Out of Speeding Ticket appeared first on Waking Times.
X22 Report, “There Is A New Economic World Order Which Will Transform The World”
X22 Report, “There Is A New Economic World Order Which Will Transform The World” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMrzC4EF02U Related followup report: X22 Report, “If All Goes As Planned, Everything Is About To Change 8 Weeks From Now” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFRoiERjehA
BREAKING: Feldman Names Former Co-Star as One of His Abusers, Tells Him to Turn Himself In
[image: abusers]Feldman gave the name of one of his costars in two movies as one of his abusers. He reported to authorities and demanded he turn himself in.
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “To the One Who Knows”
Yanni, “To the One Who Knows” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBePsQzdOw&html5=1
"A Look to the Heavens"
"If not perfect, then this spiral galaxy is at least one of the most photogenic. An island universe of about 100 billion stars, 32 million light-years away toward the constellation Pisces, M74 presents a gorgeous face-on view. Classified as an Sc galaxy, the grand design of M74's graceful spiral arms are traced by bright blue star clusters and dark cosmic dust lanes. *Click image for larger size.* The above image covers half the width of the full Moon and was obtained using 19 hours of exposure on the 1.23-meter telescope at Calar Alto Observatory in the Sierra de Los Filabres moun... more »
Chet Raymo, "Angels and Devils"
*"Angels and Devils"* by Chet Raymo “Ask me not what I have, but what I am.” - Heinrich Heine "I've taken note here before of Steven Pinker's book, "The Better Angels of Our Nature," which argues that human violence has historically declined, and purports to give the reasons why. Many reviewers have taken issue with Pinker's optimistic view of things. Generally they quote the 60 million deaths during World War II, and other 20th-century mass atrocities, and ask, "How can anyone say things are getting better?" Of course, Pinker is not talking absolute numbers, but percentages. An a... more »
President Trump’s Twitter Account Disappears Briefly
For less than 10 minutes, a search for his personal account showed that it "doesn't exist."
Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist has withdrawn his name from consideration. No, not because he was completely unqualified, because of the Russia investigations.
Courtesy of WaPo: *The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist nominee, Sam Clovis withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday amid revelations that he was among top officials on the Trump campaign who was aware of efforts by foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos to broker a relationship between the campaign and Russian officials. * *Court documents unsealed Monday revealed that Papadopoulos pleaded guilty in early October to making false statement to FBI investigators about his contacts with foreigners claiming to have high-level Russian connections. In August 20... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 2, 2017
North Korean soldiers salute during a parade. Petar Kujundzic/Reuters *NBC*: *North Korea Defector Warns Military Will React to Any Sign of U.S. Attack* North Korean military officers have been trained to trigger a devastating counterstrike if their country is attacked by the United States, according to a high-profile defector. Former North Korean diplomat Thae Yong Ho's comments to U.S. lawmakers suggest that military action on the Korean peninsula — a course of action repeatedly raised by President Donald Trump — would almost certainly result in a catastrophic number of civilia... more »
"Just Because Some Of Us..."
"Just because some of us can read and write and do a little math, that doesn’t mean we deserve to conquer the Universe." - Kurt Vonnegut
"War: We Never Learn, Do We?"
Al Stewart, “Roads To Moscow” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_ZG6tRGMYk
Graphic video: Syrian Army crushes last-ditch ISIS counteroffensive at Al-Mayadeen
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:30 A.M.) – On Thursday morning, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) came under heavy fire after an Islamic State contingent launched a desperate counter-assault in the southern part of Deir Ezzor Province. Briefly reopening the Al-Mayadeen frontier, jihadist combattants charged towards a strategic outpost on the southwestern flank of Al-Makhan town but were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Iraqi Army sends hundreds of armored vehicles towards last ISIS stronghold
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12:50 P.M.) – The Iraqi Army’s seasoned 9th Division, heavily reinforced by the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) and Kata’ib Hezbollah, are zeroing in on Al-Qaim, the last major Iraqi city which remains under Islamic State control. Brand new footage released by the PMU media wing shows a massive convoy of technicals and armored […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian government calls Israel ‘agent of terror’ after recent bombing
Tel Aviv and Damascus have been in the state of war since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, have repeatedly exchanged tit-for-tat attacks. The Syrian Foreign Ministry has sent a letter to the UN Security Council over an Israeli airstrike on a copper factory in Hassia area in Syria’s Homs province, according […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi forces devastate the Saudi Army in lightning assault near Yemeni border – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – The Houthi forces continued their military operations inside the Najran Region of Saudi Arabia, today, targeting the Coalition’s positions at several sites near the Yemeni border. Houthi fighters using anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) wrecked havoc on the Saudi Coalition’s positions in the desert area of the Najran Region, destroying several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army captures 97% of Deir Ezzor City, ISIS on its last legs: video
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:00 P.M.) – On Thursday, ISIS’ defensive line collapsed in the provincial capital of Deir Ezzor following a series of rapid pincers conducted by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), leaving the Islamic State on the verge of total defeat in eastern Syria. A new video released by the Syrian Ministry of Defense shows […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army, IRGC within 45km of ISIL’s Syrian capital
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies have been rolling in the southwestern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate recently, liberating several kilometers (KM) of roadway en route to the Islamic State’s (ISIS) new capital city, Albukamal. Backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah, the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army liberates almost all of Deir Ezzor City
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has nearly liberated all of Deir Ezzor City, today, after making a massive advance inside the provincial capital. Led by their elite Tiger Forces and 4th Mechanized Division, the Syrian Arab Army continued their advance from recently liberated Al-Hamidiyah to the Sheikh Yassine District. Not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
NEW PAPER: California sea level rise: Evidence based forecasts vs. model predictions
California sea level rise: Evidence based forecasts vs. model predictions - Albert Parkera, , , - Clifford D. Ollierb https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.07.008 Highlights • IPCC extreme predictions have been made worse by other local panels. • Evidence from real sea level measurements does not support models. • Claims and subsequent analyses are speculative. • These results are not suitable for rigorous use in planning or policy making. Abstract The extreme predictions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have been the inspiration of hundreds of pap... more »
Is This Time Magazine Cover About ‘Global Cooling’?
Despite all their bluster, climate denial blogs still do not appear to understand the difference between weather and climate.
Tax Reform Should Encourage More Saving, Not Less
[image: tax-reform-should-encourage-more-saving-not-less] Republicans want tax reform, but their refusal to cut spending forces them to look into all sorts of revenue raisers.
Does President Trump Plan To ‘End’ A Program Funding Heating For the Elderly and Disabled?
The White House had proposed eliminating funding for LIHEAP, which serves around 6 million households.
The Russians hacked the Trump Organization computers four years ago and we are just learning about it now.
Courtesy of Mother Jones: *Four years ago, the Trump Organization experienced a major cyber breach that could have allowed the perpetrator (or perpetrators) to mount malware attacks from the company’s web domains and may have enabled the intruders to gain access to the company’s computer network. Up until this week, this penetration had gone undetected by President Donald Trump’s company, according to several internet security researchers. * *In 2013, a hacker (or hackers) apparently obtained access to the Trump Organization’s domain registration account and created at least 250 ... more »
Wild Bill: Good Bye Mom...
*and he has some words of wisdom for us all.*
Head of judiciary said Brexit delays will rule out vital hate crime law change
The head of the judiciary has blamed the parliamentary logjam caused by Brexit for preventing the introduction of vital new laws that would make it easier for disability hate crime to be punished with stricter sentences. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas, who retired last month, told the chief executive of the Crown Prosecution Service [...]
10 Downing Street wins access award… despite steps to iconic front door
A disabled access expert has questioned why 10 Downing Street – which has one of the most iconically-inaccessible front doors on the planet – has been presented with a high-profile access award. Images of the front entrance to the prime minister’s home and offices – with its two steps to the front door – are [...]
PIP investigation: Hundreds give evidence of assessment failings to MPs
Scores of disabled people and welfare advisers have told a Commons inquiry that disability benefit assessment reports completed on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions are filled with “lies and misinformation”. The work and pensions select committee is carrying out an inquiry into the assessment process for both personal independence payment (PIP) and [...]
Number of social care inspectors falls sharply, new figures show
The number of inspectors working for the care watchdog has fallen sharply over the last year, according to new figures obtained by Disability News Service (DNS). From October 2016 to October 2017, the number of inspectors employed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across health and social care in England fell by 89. Most of [...]
Local NHS is blackmailing service-users into accepting unsafe care, MPs hear
People with complex healthcare needs are being “blackmailed” by their local NHS bodies into accepting unsafe levels of care in their own homes, a committee of MPs has been told. The public accounts committee was hearing evidence on the funding of NHS continuing healthcare in England. Earlier this year, research by disabled campaigner Fleur Perry [...]
Climate debate at the Cambridge Union - a 10 minute summary of the main problems with the standard alarmist polemic
Blog topic: general science, global warming, politics, weather & climate Last week I participated in an interesting debate that was held at the Cambridge Union, the oldest debating club in the world (dating back to 1815. The invite was to be on the side opposing the proposition “This house would rather cool the planet than warm the economy”. Although I think the phrasing of the question is problematic to begin with, since it assumes that “warming the economy” necessary would cool the climate, I should applaud the Cambridge Union for supporting free speech and allowing people on bot... more »
University of Wisconsin Survey: Fewer Underrepresented Students Feel Welcome
MADISON, Wis — Minority, disabled and gay students say they’re having a tougher time surviving on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus than most students, according to a survey the university released Wednesday. The survey found about 80 percent of student respondents said they often felt welcome and respected at UW-Madison. However, only 65 percent of […]
Black Students Voice Concerns After Kansas State Racist Incidents
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Black students at Kansas State University voiced concerns about recent racist incidents at a meeting with top school officials on Wednesday night after a car was found near campus earlier in the day scrawled with racial slurs and threats. University spokesman Jeff Morris said the meeting discussed a range of concerns from […]
‘London Professor’ in Interference Case Made Many Russia Trips
MOSCOW — The little-known professor suspected of being a link between Russia and the Donald Trump campaign made repeated visits to Russia in recent years, including participating in conferences at a Russian think tank favored by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Joseph Mifsud, who has been identified as the unnamed London professor who offered to set […]
Ex-Univ. of Iowa Wrestler Released on Bond in Cheating Case
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A former University of Iowa wrestler has been released on bond after appearing in court to face federal computer fraud charges in a large-scale academic misconduct scandal. Trevor Graves appeared Thursday before a magistrate at the federal courthouse in Davenport. He was released but ordered to obey a curfew and other restrictions […]
Garnett Stokes Becomes University of New Mexico’s 1st Female President
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents made history Thursday as it named Dr. Garnett Stokes the first woman president to lead the state’s flagship school. Stokes, the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, was among five finalists chosen as part of a national […]
The Problem with Gavin Williamson
And so revelations of sexual harassment and wrongdoing have claimed their first Westminster scalp. In his interview with Laura Kuennsberg, "Handbags" Fallon said he decided to resign because his conduct was unbecoming for someone occupying his lofty office. And so now the former defence secretary ceases being Theresa May's useful idiot, and merely becomes a plain old idiot. Meanwhile in an unsubtle prep for a leadership run, Gavin Williamson has waltzed in and, according to seasoned Westminster watchers, appointed himself the new boss of the MOD. And this has hi... more »
Tapanuli: A Third Orangutan Species Exists
Move over, Bornean and the Sumatran orangutans. Scholars have identified a third orangutan species, the Tapanuli orangutan, that sits alongside the Pongo abelii, living on the island of Sumatra, and the Pongo pygmeaeus, endemic to Borneo, on the evolutionary tree. read more
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"Who Are You?"
"Go without a coat when it's cold; find out what cold is. Go hungry; keep your existence lean. Wear away the fat, get down to the lean tissue and see what it's all about. The only time you define your character is when you go without. In times of hardship, you find out what you're made of and what you're capable of. If you're never tested, you'll never define your character." - Henry Rollins
President Donald Trump Has Nominated Jerome Powell To Run The Federal Reserve
*CNBC:* *Trump picks Jerome Powell to succeed Yellen as Fed chair* * President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell to run the Federal Reserve once current Chair Janet Yellen's term expires in February. * Powell led a diverse field of potential nominees that included former Governor Kevin Warsh, Stanford economist John Taylor, chief Trump economic advisor Gary Cohn, and Yellen herself. * Yellen's term has been marked by a mostly uninterrupted bull market that began in March 2009 and low interest rates even as the Fed has sought to unwind the stimulus initiated during the crisis. Pr... more »
Growing Concerns That President Trump Will "Mis-Behave' In Asia
FOX News *WNU Editor*: This is how the AP is reporting this story .... *.... When in Asia, make sure handshakes aren’t too long — or short. Don’t bobble names or titles. Stifle the critical tweets. Don’t question the food.* When I was in China as a very low level diplomat in the 1980s I gave strong (and long) handshakes. I even gave hugs. I drank too much .... going blind once because I drank too much Baijiu (Chinese white lightning) .... Google it, you will know what I mean. Always screwed up the names. Mortified my hosts when I told my hosts in Fujian province that I do not like... more »
Trump Is Killing Record Numbers of Civilians
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump advocated killing innocent families of suspected terrorists. “When you get these terrorists, you have to take out their families,” he declared. Besides the immorality of killing innocents, the targeting of civilians violates the Geneva Conventions. The George W. Bush administration unlawfully detained and tortured suspected terrorists. Determined not... Read more »
Donna Brazile snitches on “CANCER” Hillary, admitting Bernie Sanders was cheated out of primary win
Donna Brazile turns on Hillary Clinton. More The post Donna Brazile snitches on “CANCER” Hillary, admitting Bernie Sanders was cheated out of primary win appeared first on The Duran.
Analysis Of European Sea Level Rise
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Mike Waite ? ? Another paper finds that there is nothing unusual about recent sea level rise, this time in Europe: ? ABSTRACT Watson, P.J., 2017. Acceleration in European mean sea-level? A new insight using improved tools. Research into sea-level…
Study: U.S. climate closely follows Pacific ocean cycle known as the PDO
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: The Effects of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation on U.S. Regional Weather A climate researcher at Cornell University, Remy Mermelstein has written an interesting and provocative paper showing the linkage between the Pacific Decal Oscillation (PDO) and the climate swings in the United States on…
America's Navy Joins Forces With Australia to Develop New Jammer for the EA-18G Growler
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The new jammer can’t be operational soon enough. The United States Navy and Australia will work jointly on the new Raytheon AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer that is currently being developed for the Boeing EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft. Both the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force fly the Growler, which is a derivative of the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter. According to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems and EA-6B Program Office (PMA-234) and Royal Australian ... more »
Beyond Prisons — Episode 14: Mental Health And The Community feat. Devyn Springer (Part 1)
Artist, writer, and organizer Devyn Springer talks about his work with mental health response networks in Atlanta. The post Beyond Prisons — Episode 14: Mental Health And The Community feat. Devyn Springer (Part 1) appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Trump/Ryan Tax Cuts For The Rich Take From The Middle Class
*Zero Humility by Nancy Ohanian* Before Trumpanzee started demanding Ryan call his tax bill, "The Cut Cut Cut Act," Chuck Todd had reported that House Republicans were facing a major disadvantage with their tax plan, even before they delayed the rollout of their bill until today, namely that "their plan starts out underwater, according to our latest NBC/WSJ poll-- and by about the same margin as the poll's first track of George W. Bush's failed effort to partially privatize Social Security." Only 25% of Americans say they like the plan. About a quarter of Americans already know they... more »
Oliver Stone Was Right About the CIA
[image: undefined] I can’t decide which is more amusing: the CIA’s use of “national security” to justify keeping secret its 50-year-old records in the JFK assassination or the mainstream media’s response to the continued secrecy. On the one hand, the CIA’s use of “national security” to justify keeping 98 percent of the still-secret records is palpably laughable. However one defines that nebulous term “national security,” one thing is patently clear: Nothing — absolutely nothing — would have happened to the United States if the CIA had been forced to let the American people see its ... more »
War on Terror Costs Taxpayers $250 Million a Day
[image: undefined] The US government has spent a staggering $1.46 trillion on wars abroad since September 11, 2001, according to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) periodical “Cost of War” report. As International Business Times reports, this amounts to $250 million a day for 16 years consecutively. The newly released version, published by the Federation of American Scientists’ Secrecy News blog, spans war-related activity from the September 11th terrorist attacks through mid-2017. According to the report, despite the fact that the war on terror is still ongoing rapidly to this day,... more »
Did Mueller's Search of Manafort's Home Violate the Fourth Amendment?
[image: did-mueller-s-search-of-manafort-s-home-violate-the-fourth-amendment] When investigators raided and searched the home of one-time Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort in July, they seized enough evidence to convince a grand jury last week to indict Manafort on a laundry list of charges. But it appears that at least some of the things seized in the raid may not have been covered by the search warrant.
Declassified JFK Files Reveal CIA Reviewed Claims Hitler Was Alive in South America
[image: declassified-jfk-files-reveal-cia-reviewed-claims-hitler-was-alive-in-south-america] Documents just released from the CIA archives along with the JFK files record an informant telling a CIA agent in 1954 that Adolf Hitler was alive and living in Colombia.
Insurance Open Enrollment is Now Through Dec. 15. Be Persistent. Spread the Word.
The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act/ObamaCare started yesterday and continues through December 15. You may not have heard about it because the Trump Administration cut advertising by 90%. So please tell a friend. Send the URL to this article to anyone you know who needs health insurance. Here are some things you need to know. *The site will shut down periodically*: This is why I said be persistent. During open enrollment, the Trump Administration plans to shut down the website for registration for 12 hours nearly every Sunday. Don't give up. They're trying to dis... more »
DNC Staffer Faces Scrutiny Over ‘Cisgender Straight White Males’ Email
A manager in the DNC's technology department appears to have asked colleagues not to invite straight, white men to apply for job vacancies.
Suppressing Climate
The above video is how I first heard of PragerU. Now the nonprofit organization is suing Google and Youtube for their ideological bias in suppressing Prager’s videos. PragerU Sues YouTube For Discriminating Against Conservative Videos is an article by Ben Weingarten at The Federalist. Excerpts below with my bolds. Those blackballed from social media platforms […]
Have you forgotten something, Cardiff Uni?
Two of Cardiff University's academics, Justin Lewis and Stephen Cushion, have produced yet another report 'proving' that the BBC has a right-wing bias As regular readers will know, these researchers are from the same stable that the BBC relies on for its major impartiality reviews and they've previously produced reports 'finding' that the BBC, though broadly impartial, has a right-wing and anti-EU bias. (Hmm). This latest one is a study of the BBC's use of think tanks and 'finds' that the BBC cites more right-wing than left-wing think tanks. QED. The detail looks fascinating but ... more »
“The Descent Of Man”
*“The Descent Of Man”* Has Human intelligence been on an intellectual and emotional decline since its peak thousands of years ago? by Steve Connor "Is the human species doomed to intellectual decline? Will our intelligence ebb away in centuries to come leaving our descendants incapable of using the technology their ancestors invented? In short: will Homo be left without his sapiens? This is the controversial hypothesis of a leading geneticist who believes that the immense capacity of the human brain to learn new tricks is under attack from an array of genetic mutations that have ac... more »
Diving Days: No vast political importance
The Atlantic waters off Snead’s Ferry in North Carolina are shallow, maybe 125 feet to the continental shelf. Several wrecks lie on the bottom, mostly in advanced stages of disintegration, sunk by U-boats in the early years of the war. … Continue reading →
UnHerd weekly podcast on the crisis in Catalonia with Jimmy Burns
The post UnHerd weekly podcast on the crisis in Catalonia with Jimmy Burns appeared first on UnHerd.
"Do You?"
"He does not believe who does not live according to his belief." - Thomas Fuller
Israel once Again Attacks Syrian Army- Syria Complains to UN
* Link* According to Reuters, the *Israeli jets carried out another airstrike on Syrian army positions from Lebanese airspace*. For its part, the* Syrian side launched ground-to-air missiles on Israeli fighters, after which they were forced to turn back.* It is also reported that the *Israeli fighter jets attacked at least four positions of the government forces in the area of Damascus and Homs, including warehouses with weapons and ammunition.* The Israeli Defense Ministry refused to comment on the incident and regarding its involvement. At the moment the information on casual... more »
As Gov’t Fails to Prove Russia Collusion, Twitter Admits to Actual Election Censorship—Media Silence
[image: twitter]In a page out of Orwell's 1984, Twitter claims they had to engage in mass political censorship to stop outside actors from interfering in elections.
WATCH: Cop Shoots Fleeing Man, After He Falls Down, He Shoots Him 9 More Times, Stomps His Head
[image: stomps]After a cop shot a suspect as he fled, he walked over to the injured man and fired nine more shots into him and then stomps his head.
It's making us dumber, Rosenberg says!
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017Rosenberg gets it right:* It's making us dumber, Alyssa Rosenberg says. Actually, she says it's making us "stupider," a term we tend to avoid. She refers to the latest angry debate—the debate about John Kelly's comments regarding the Civil War. It's hard to believe we could get any dumber, but Rosenberg clearly is right, at least on the big picture level. We've seen dumbness in the past day which would fry the soul. On the level of details, Rosenberg disagrees with Jonathan Chait's claim that Ken Burns voiced the same view of the Civil War in his 1990 P... more »
Spain Puts Out Arrest Warrant for Catalan President and 4 Ministers in Belgium; Throws 8 Catalan Ministers in Prison without Bail in Madrid
“The Spanish attorney general demands international arrest warrant against dismissed Catalan president and 4 ministers in Belgium“, catalannews.com tweet. Even … Continue reading →
Spanish court issues European Arrest Warrant for deposed Catalan President Puigdemont
Carles Puigdemont now joins Julian Assange as a political victim of the European Arrest Warrant. More The post Spanish court issues European Arrest Warrant for deposed Catalan President Puigdemont appeared first on The Duran.
CIA releases hundreds of thousands of files on killing of Osama bin Laden
The CIA has released the last of the US government’s files on the 2011 killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden by US special forces. The files include personal photographs of bin Laden with his family, as well as insights into the global network of terror cells he had established. “In an effort to further […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian strategic bombers continue to strike IS strongholds in Deir ez-Zor – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 P.M.) – Six Tu-22M3 strategic bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted strikes from an undisclosed airfield against so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) infrastructure in the city of Abu Kemal, in Deir Ezzor province, on Thursday. The airstrike was aimed at militant strongholds, command points, and warehouses with ammunition and weapons. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Turkish military build-up in Syria continues as large convoy enters Idlib province
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Turkish military build-up in northern Syria continued, today, after another large convoy entered the Idlib Governorate from the Hatay Province. At least 30 armored vehicles were seen entering the Idlib Governorate via the Atmeh border-crossing this afternoon, marking the second in two weeks that Ankara has sent a large […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Breaking: Syrian Army in full control of Al-Hamidiyah Quarter for the first time in six years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army liberated the entire Al-Hamidiyah Quarter of Deir Ezzor City, marking the first time in six years that the government has been in control of this area. According to a military source in Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces were able to break-through the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Iraqi Kurds deny Baghdad claims of breaching truce
The Iraqi Kurdish military has said that Baghdad’s statement reflects the “ongoing military aggression and unconstitutional demands”. The Iraqi Kurdish military flatly rejected accusations by Baghdad that it was stalling for time to build defenses against Iraqi forces opposed to the region’s independence. Iraq’s Joint Operations Command issued a statement earlier, claiming Kurdish Peshmerga forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army resumes West Ghouta offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5: 10 P.M) – Clashes renewed in the southwestern countryside of Damascus with the Syrian Army attacking Islamist militants in bid to capture major stronghold. The attack focused on two strategic hilltops; namely Bardiyah and Al-Maqtoul, located east of Beit Jinn under heavy cover of Army helicopters. A couple of weeks ago, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Does Russia Really Want to Replace the Su-25 Frogfoot with the Su-34 Fullback bomber?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * A single-seat fast-moving strike fighter aircraft is not optimal for the close air support role. A senior Russian official is suggesting that Moscow should develop a single-seat derivative of the Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback bomber to replace the Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot close air support aircraft. However, it is unclear what benefit the Russian Air Force would derive from building such a machine. "My opinion is that a new attack aircraft should be made on the basis of the Su-34 after all,” former Russian Aerospace Force commander and current chairman of Russ... more »
The New York Attack, Trump's Outbursts, and Misconceptions About Terrorism
*Paul R. Pillar* *Terrorism, United States* Donald Trump’s tweets in response to the terrorist attack along a bike path in Manhattan demonstrated some of what we already knew all too well about Trump, but they also reflected more widely shared and counterproductive American ways of thinking about counterterrorism. Among the Trumpian habits exhibited is the inclination to use any occasion, no matter how solemn or tragic, to excoriate or smear political opponents. In this case, instead of expressing solidarity with all citizens of his native New York City, Trump assailed Senator ... more »
Congressional Critics Dream of Confiscating Trump's Military Powers
*Curt Mills* *Politics, North America* [image: Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) hold a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington] Sen. Chris Murphy is leading the charge to prevent a first strike on North Korea, while others are renewing the call for a fresh charter on Trump’s ability to conduct war in the Middle East. Sen. Chris Murphy and allies appeared in front of the Capitol on Thursday to push legislation that would hamstring President Donald Trump’s ability to unilaterally first-strike North Korea without Congressional authorization. Appearin... more »
Should America Be Worried about Russia's Military Buildup in Belarus?
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Europe* It may be a case of more bark than bite. *Russia and Belarus are continuing to discuss arrangements for delivering the S-400 system, but that “it is yet premature to talk about concrete dates."* As tensions between the United States and Russia continue to grow, Moscow is embarking on a massive military buildup in the country of Belarus. Speaking to Russian media outlets on Wednesday, Belarusian Defense Minister Gen. Lt. Andrey Ravkov said that four Russian-built S-300 air defense systems would be sent to his country by the end of this year, and ... more »
India's Jet Fighters Are Now Equipped with Nuclear-Armed Missiles
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Pakistan should be worried. *Pairing the Su-30 with the Brahmos missile will also drastically expand the striking power of the air leg of India’s nuclear triad. The Su-30 itself has a range of up to 1,800 kilometers while the Brahmos missile can strike targets nearly 300 kilometers away. Thus, the newly modified Su-30s will allow India’s nuclear aircraft to strike deep in the heart of China or Pakistan, Delhi’s two main adversaries.* India’s nuclear command has begun receiving fighter jets armed with the country’s most advanced, supersonic cruise ... more »
Trident Missiles May Be the Future of Nuclear Weapons
*Rod Lyon* *Security, Asia* But just how long can the Tridents last? *Nuclear modernisation efforts aren’t undertaken lightly—necessity is typically the driver.* The nuclear world is bifurcating. Along one fork sit those favouring the nuclear ban treaty—affronted by the ongoing role that nuclear deterrence plays in key global and regional security arrangements, appalled by the prospective humanitarian consequences of any direct use of nuclear weapons, and determined to beat swords into ploughshares at the earliest opportunity. Along the other sit those committed to nuclear det... more »
U.S. Navy and Air Force Missiles Will Soon Be Even Deadlier Than Before
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The new long-range missile sensors will have improved targeting tech. *BAE Systems has begun production of an advanced targeting sensor for the emerging Long Range Anti-Ship Missile engineered to track and destroy moving targets from great distances semi-autonomously, developers said.* Beginning as a Lockheed Martin, DARPA and Office of Naval Research effort, the LRASM program is developing a high-tech air and surface launched weapon for the Navy and Air Force. While many of the particulars of the new sensor for the weapon are not available for sec... more »
I Watched China's 'Top Gun' So You Don't Have To
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Some in Beijing are feeling the need for speed. *Sky Fighters is Top Gun with the imagery preserved, but the life—and frankly any bit of joy—sucked out of it. It defies my attempts to make fun of it. Despite the occasional glimpses into real-life Chinese air force operations, it was boring. I couldn’t wait for it to end.* The Chinese government wants to take you into the danger zone. In 2011 Beijing released *Sky Fighters*, China’s answer to *Top Gun. *Like *Top Gun*, it’s about fighter pilots waging aerial war for their country. But that’s where... more »
"ObamaCare Pricing for Married Couple in Florida"
*"ObamaCare Pricing for Married Couple in Florida"* by IWB *"Note:* The $20,853 price, you must add the $11,000 deductible before they’ll pay anything. ($31,853 before they start paying) *Click image for larger size.* *Second note:* I didn’t ‘cherry pick’ the highest prices. These are the middle of the road ones. *Third note:* No children. Imagine the prices if I did!" - http://investmentwatchblog.com/ Could YOU afford that, Good Citizen?
GMO Food | Things to Ask Before Eating Out
Did you March Against Monsanto, yet eat GMO every day? Genetically modified organisms (food), abbreviated as GMO, are destroying our environment and our health. We must put a stop to the mega-food companies that promote the destruction of our health and our planet. It is time to stand up and walk the talk. A recent […] The post GMO Food | Things to Ask Before Eating Out appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Christopher Steele was only paid $168,000 to compile the Russian dossier, despite claims from Donald Trump that it was as much as 12 million.
Courtesy of Reuters: *A Washington research firm paid a former British spy's company $168,000 for work on a dossier outlining Russian financial and personal links to Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign, the U.S. firm said in a statement on Wednesday. * *Although it was public knowledge that Fusion GPS paid for the work, the amount had not been disclosed. Fusion GPS hired former MI6 officer Christopher Steele to collect information about Trump and his advisers. * *Fusion GPS' statement said it had told Congress about how $168,000 was paid last year to Orbis Business Intelligence... more »
Ukraine is being gripped by a new Maidan – but the western cameras and cookies are absent
The 2013/2014 Maidan was a 'who's who' of the neo-con/liberal elite. Today's events are like a 'who's he?' of the Ukrainian far-right. More The post Ukraine is being gripped by a new Maidan – but the western cameras and cookies are absent appeared first on The Duran.
Poll: Half Of U.S. Millennials Would Rather Llive In A Socialist Or Communist Country Than A Capitalist Democracy
Military parade on Red Square in Moscow to celebrate an anniversary of the October Communist Revolution. November 7, 1990. (Image: TASS) *Market Watch*: *Millennials: Communism sounds pretty chill* ‘This report clearly reveals a need for educating our youth on the dangerous implications of socialist ideals’ According to the latest survey from the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, a D.C.-based nonprofit, one in two U.S. millennials say they would rather live in a socialist or communist country than a capitalist democracy. What’s more, 22% of them have a favorable view of ... more »
MOHAWK NATION NEWS 'KAKWIRAKERON, WARRIOR, TRAVELS ON'
KAKWIRAKERON, WARRIOR, TRAVELS ON Posted on November 2, 2017 Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2017/11/02/kakwirakeron-warrior-travels-on/ Please post and distribute. MNN. Nov. 2, 2017. On the early morning hours of October 31, 2017, kahienkehaka [Mohawk] kakwirakeron, beloved husband of Verna (Cooper) Montour, died of natural causes surrounded by his family. He was born
Trump to Asia: A Potential Historic Breakthrough
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Video of J-69znVUT3o With President Donald Trump set to leave for his Asia tour within days, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Following the inspiring developments of the 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, Trump called President Xi Jinping to congratulate him on the results, and to confirm that he is looking forward to their meeting on November 8. Trump will be traveling with a number of American businessmen and manufacturers, who are hoping to expand trade opportunities with China, and to become participants in the global ... more »
What Alcohol Consumption Does to Your Brain
What Alcohol Consumption Does to Your Brain http://www.wakingtimes.com/2017/11/01/alcohol-consumption-brain/ Advertisements
How do adult brain circuits regulate new neuron production?
Medical Xpress: How do adult brain circuits regulate new neuron production? https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2017-11-adult-brain-circuits-neuron-production.html
Sharp rise seen in self-harm among young teen girls.
Sharp rise seen in self-harm among young teen girls | Reuters http://in.mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idINKBN1D22AB
Obese children may have more asthma complications.
Obese children may have more asthma complications | Reuters http://in.mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idINKBN1D22BI
How 16 Harvard Students Built the Ultimate BBQ Bot.
How 16 Harvard Students Built the Ultimate BBQ Bot | WIRED https://www.wired.com/2015/07/high-tech-bbq/?mbid=social_fb
Smooth or grainy? New paper reviews research on the grain of space-time
Smooth or grainy? New paper reviews research on the grain of space-time https://m.phys.org/news/2013-12-smooth-grainy-paper-grain-space-time.html#nRlv
How 16 Harvard Students Built the Ultimate BBQ Bot.
How 16 Harvard Students Built the Ultimate BBQ Bot | WIRED https://www.wired.com/2015/07/high-tech-bbq/?mbid=social_fb
End of the World Predictions
End of the World Predictions https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/shockingancientpredictions
Smooth or grainy? New paper reviews research on the grain of space-time
Smooth or grainy? New paper reviews research on the grain of space-time https://m.phys.org/news/2013-12-smooth-grainy-paper-grain-space-time.html#nRlv
Humans show more empathy for dogs than people.
Humans show more empathy for dogs than people – study http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/02/humans-love-dogs-people-study/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_fb_tmg
Russian Propaganda and Digital Democracy
It is clear from a deluge of news reports that Russian propagandists sought to exploit pre-existing schisms in American society around issues of race, immigration, gun rights, and identity politics. It is not clear whether this effort had impact on the election, although the mainstream media is actively promoting the allegation that it contributed to a Trump win. For example: Manu Raju, Dylan Byers and Dana Bash, CNN (October 4, 2017). Exclusive: Russian-linked Facebook ads targeted Michigan and Wisconsin. CNN, http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/03/politics/russian-facebook-ads-michigan-wi... more »
Did Papa John’s Withdraw Their NFL Advertising Over Anthem Protests?
The pizza chain will be removing the NFL logo and the label of "official sponsor" from their television commercials, but they have not stopped advertising with the league.
NATO's Serbian chickens come home to roost.....
NATO is about to get sued by Serbia for using depleted uranium when it illegally bombed the hell out of Yugoslavia in 1999 in a successful attempt to break apart (Balkanize) the Communist nation. Recall that on May 7, 1999, during the US-NATO bombing of Yugoslavia (Operation Allied Force), five US JDAM guided bombs hit the People's Republic of China embassy in Belgrade killing three Chinese reporters and outraging the Chinese public. According to the U.S. government it was a mishap - the Pentagon maintained they used the 'wrong maps'. Right...... President Bill Clinton later apo... more »
Cosmic Rays Reveal New Hidden Room In The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid, built under the command of the Pharaoh Cheops (who died around 2483 B.C.), retains a lot of mysteries. We don't know how it was built, which has led to any number of conspiracy stories about alien technology and other things. read more
Some of the best magical military fantasy around
I'm thoroughly enjoying "The Fall of Dragons", fifth and last volume in Miles Cameron's Traitor Son cycle, which has just been published. It's an impressive and profound conclusion to the series. The only thing wrong with it is that it's the last book in the cycle! The blurb reads: In the climax of the Traitor Son Cycle, the allied armies of the Wild and the Kingdoms of men and women must face Ash for control of the gates to the hermetical universe, and for control of their own destinies. But exhaustion, treachery and time may all prove deadlier enemies. In Alba, Queen Desider... more »
This is what happens when you send your husband to the store for bananas...
*at least he remembered to get the bananas. *
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Tells Russian President Putin That He Should Ditch The U.S. Dollar
Russian President Vladimir Putin (Center L) meets with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Center R) in Tehran, Iran on 1 November 2017 [Presidency of Iran/Anadolu Agency] *RT: **Iran suggests Russia help 'isolate the Americans' by ditching dollar * The best way to beat US sanctions against Iran and Russia is joint efforts to dump the American currency in bilateral trade, according to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. "By ignoring the negative propaganda of the enemies, that seek to weaken relations between countries, we can nullify US sanctions, using methods such as eliminatin... more »
Iran's Supreme Leader: U.S. Is Iran's 'Number One Enemy'
*Reuters:* *Supreme Leader Khamenei says U.S. is Iran's 'number one enemy'* ANKARA (Reuters) - The United States is Iran’s “number one enemy” and Tehran will never succumb to Washington’s pressure over a multinational nuclear deal, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a televised speech on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump broke ranks with other major powers last month by refusing to formally certify Iran’s compliance with the nuclear deal. Under that deal, most sanctions on Iran were lifted in exchange for Tehran curbing its nuclear work. “The American presi... more »
FOR THE THOUSANDTH TIME: THE PROBLEM IS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, STUPID
Dave Weigel reports on a disheartening survey from a couple of Democratic pollsters: Warning of a “weakening Democratic brand,” pollsters working for a progressive nonprofit are encouraging the minority party to run on a clear, populist platform in 2018 — or risk an election where voters don’t see them as alternatives to the Trump administration. “Trump is hated, but he is not collapsing and is stable on many parts of his identity and job performance,” pollsters Stan Greenberg and Nancy Zdunkewicz wrote in a polling memo prepared for Women’s Voices Women Vote Action Fund, a nonprof... more »
Millennial Madness: Paganism on Rise in Colleges and Among Young
[image: millennial-madness-paganism-on-rise-in-colleges-and-among-young] “Have you sacrificed a virgin on your altar today?” While this question isn’t being uttered (yet), the query “What’s your sign?” is, we’re told, more common now, with Millennials glomming onto astrology as part of a larger embrace of “paganism.”
Key Issue in Steinle Trial: Was Shooter’s Act Intentional or Accidental?
[image: key-issue-in-steinle-trial-was-shooter-s-act-intentional-or-accidental] As the trial of Garcia Zarate for the killing of Kate Steinle enters its final days, the issue is whether the jury thinks Zarate fired the weapon intentionally at people on the pier, or whether it went off accidentally.
Time and Chronology
It seems that to be truly scientific one needs to be able to mathematise ones theory numerically. In geology that means designing an absolute time scale so that an absolute chronology can be set up. This has been achieved and … Continue reading →
Citations Needed, Episode 14: The Iran Deal Protection Racket
We are told time and again from Republicans and nominal liberals alike that Iran desperately wants to acquire nuclear weapons, was "racing toward the bomb" before the implementation of the multilateral Iran Deal - officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and was merely months away from holding the world hostage with a nuclear arsenal before being stopped by
Leonard Peltier Remembers Dennis Banks
. Dennis Banks with Bill Means and Terrence Nelson Boarding School Tribunal, Oneida Nation, Wisconsin Photo by Brenda Norell Leonard Peltier Remembers Dennis Banks Photos by Brenda Norrell Censored News Painting by Leonard Peltier . By Leonard Peltier Today, let my voice join in harmony, with the brothers and sisters of the American Indian Movement, to address
More duplications for researcher accused of misconduct in lawsuit
Despite losing a lawsuit against his former mentor, a researcher hasn’t stopped his efforts to discredit his mentor’s work. These efforts have led to new editorial notices — including, most recently, a correction and expression of concern for one paper by a former colleague, who wasn’t even the subject of the lawsuit. In the 2014 […] The post More duplications for researcher accused of misconduct in lawsuit appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Papa John’s John Schnatter vs. Little Caesar’s Mike Ilitch
A meme comparing the founders of Papa John's (John Schnatter) and Little Caesar's (Mike Ilitch) pizza chains contains a mixture of facts and factoids.
‘Caution’ urged over government’s supported housing U-turn
Long-term supported housing will continue to be funded through the social security system, the government has announced, while it has also scrapped plans to cap housing benefit payments, which caused huge concerns across the sector over the last two years. Former chancellor George Osborne announced two years ago in his autumn statement that no-one living [...]
Paralympic classification scandal: ‘Athletes are cheating in search of medals and money’
The system of Paralympic classification is being abused by cheating British athletes in search of money and medals, a disabled peer and retired Paralympian has told MPs. Baroness [Tanni] Grey-Thompson told members of the Commons digital, culture, media and sport committee that there needed to be an independent review of the classification system so that [...]
Paralympic classification scandal: MPs criticise BPA boss for six years of inaction
The head of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) has been heavily criticised by MPs for failing to address cheating within the system that classifies disabled athletes, despite being in his post for more than six years. Tim Hollingsworth was giving evidence to the Commons digital, culture, media and sport committee, as part of its inquiry [...]
Paralympic classification scandal: MPs hear athletes’ concerns over flawed system
Disabled athletes and their families have given evidence to MPs about widespread cheating within the Paralympic classification system. The committee has been told of one swimmer whose father bought her a wheelchair on eBay to try to mislead the officials who would be classifying her – in a bid to compete against slower swimmers – [...]
Spain Jails 8 Catalan Ministers And Issues A European Arrest Warrant For The Former President Of Catalonia
*The Guardian*: *Spanish judge jails eight members of deposed Catalan government* Former ministers remanded in custody pending possible charges following last month’s push for regional independence A judge in Madrid has ordered eight members of the deposed Catalan government to be remanded in custody pending possible charges over last week’s declaration of independence, while Spanish prosecutors are seeking a European arrest warrant for the region’s ousted president, Carles Puigdemont. On Thursday afternoon, a judge at Spain’s national court jailed the eight former ministers - i... more »
Did Spending $100,000 On Facebook That Produced 0.004% Of Ad Content On Its Newsfeed Was Enough To Swing The U.S. Election?
(L-R) Colin Stretch, general counsel for Facebook; Sean Edgett, acting general counsel for Twitter; and Richard Salgado, director of law enforcement and information security at Google, are sworn in prior to testifying before Senate Judiciary Crime and Terrorism Subcommittee hearing on on "ways to combat and reduce the amount of Russian propaganda and extremist content online," on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *The Hill:* *Facebook: 126 million people could have seen Russian election content* Facebook and Twitter will reveal new details o... more »
Chuck Norris Files Massive Lawsuit Against Big Pharma After Popular Drug Nearly Killed His Wife
[image: norris]After a popular drug was given to Gena Norris, she nearly died and has suffered from its damages ever since—now they are suing.
The Water’s Edge is Muddier Than You Think
Today’s post is from Bridging the Gap Co-Director Jordan Tama, Associate Professor at American University’s School of International Service. He is working on a book tentatively entitled Bipartisanship in a Polarized Age: When Democrats and Republicans Cooperate on U.S. Foreign Policy. Partisan polarization represents one of the dominant frames through which scholars and journalists see American […]
Business Live: Reaction to UK interest rate hike - BBC News show an interesting thought process
This BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-41770305 on today's includes this: 'Not all economists think the UK economy is headed for a fall. Neil Mackinnon of VTB Capital, who may well have supported Brexit, says: "As last week's GDP data showed, the economy is holding up quite well contrary to the predictions of the Project Fear doomsters. "The BoE are likely to proceed cautiously from here though no doubt blaming "Brexit uncertainties" and the next interest rate increase may be some distance away. "The BoE are unlikely to admit that they overdid it last summer when... more »
Wall of grief: Putin is courageous to question Stalin
Days ago, Vladimir Putin unveiled the Wall of Grief, a sculpture by Georgy Frangulyan which will be a memorial to the victims of communism in Moscow – the first such a memorial in Russia. See the pictures. The sculpture shows many people – probably victims of Stalin. In this sense, it's analogous to the memorial to the children of Lidice, a Czech village razed by the Nazis. Well, the kids in the Czech sculpture look a bit dull and too similar to each other while the people in the Russian sculpture don't quite even look like people at all. But I know, it's arts. For me, the politic... more »
Iceland Mandates Mental Health Warnings on All Bibles?
A satirical article about Iceland, Bibles, and mental health was mistaken as genuine news by some readers.
How Widely Will the Sex Abuse Scandals Spread Before They're "Contained"?
*by Gaius Publius* Just a heads up. The liberal-side sexual abuse scandal that's spreading widely, catching both greater and lesser lights, is not likely to let up. Large fish (for example, Harvey Weinstein) and smaller (for example, the *Washington Spectator*'s Hamilton Fish V) are getting entangled in the net of long-delayed, entirely appropriate outrage. The circle of scrutiny is wide, enough so that even apparently innocent people, like Matt Taibbi for instance, feel compelled to post preventive pieces like this. *Spreading Like a Fire* We're in the spreading phase of this w...more »
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