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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* When "The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Great American Assholeness" is written, Paul Ryan will not be on the cover. That will, no doubt, disappoint him greatly. Paul Ryan has obviously dedicated his entire life to being the biggest asshole in America but he will just have to add not being America's #1 Asshole to his long lifetime list of failures. Washington, is, of course, a long-running Asshole Contest. Paul Ryan can take some consolation in that he will at least get some prominent positioning in the encyclopedia. His 2018 Tax Scam efforts, his desire to damage the heal... more »
Combat Footage: Syrian Army tanks plough through ISIS in southern Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:30 A.M.) – Fierce battles are taking place around the clock as the Syrian Army keeps advancing in the last ISIS-controlled district in southern Damascus. Yesterday, the Syrian forces managed to re-take the entire farm area and reach out for the southern outskirts of the ISIS-held Hajar Aswad district. 18-minutes combat footage filmed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
EXCLUSIVE: Rebels in north Homs declare their terms of surrender
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (9:00 A.M.) – A ceasefire was declared yesterday between the Syrian government and rebel fighters in north Homs pocket only a short time after the country’s troops began a full offensive. According to reports, the opposition factions called for a 24-hour ceasefire in order to engage in full negotiations with the Syrian government. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
National Poetry Month 2018: Fire and Ice
April is National Poetry Month. As usual, I'll promote the wonderful Favorite Poem Project. Unfortunately, the associated Summer Poetry Institute for teachers ceased last year, but the site still has resources for teachers or anyone else who wants to host a favorite poem event. This year, I'm going to feature a short piece, whose dark wit always makes me smile. Fire and Ice By Robert
Rio City Hall Imposes 1 Percent Tax on Uber, 99, and Cabify
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Starting on Tuesday, May 1st, Rio City Hall will begin imposing a one percent tax on the city’s most popular ride-hailing applications, such as Uber, 99, and Cabify, for all rides taken through the app. Rio City Hall approved the new measure last week and […]
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE US Secretary of State Pompeo says Israel's newly released package of intelligence on a former Iranian nuclear weapons program is authentic and much of it new to US experts. "I can confirm with you, for you, that these documents are real, they are authentic," Pompeo says pic.twitter.com/re94LE7YKD — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 1, 2018 Taliban control of Afghan districts remains unchanged despite increased US military pressure - https://t.co/gKW4ThlSln — Long War Journal (@LongWarJournal) May 1, 2018 “I taught myself photography…Now my photos appear around the world.” Acclai... more »
Pat Buchanan: 300 Nukes in Israel Yet Iran a Threat?
“Iran doesn’t frighten me and I don’t think it should frighten the American people. They don’t have a bomb. They haven’t made a decision to build one. They don’t have the means to deliver one. And the Israelis have 300 atomic bombs! I mean who presents the existential threat to whom?” – Pat Buchanan (7:58 […]
Pathological Liar Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s Nonexistent Nuclear Weapon!
Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s Nonexistent Nuclear Weapon: The Boy Who Cried Wolf! by SM Gibson, The Anti-Media, via http://www.globalresearch.ca/ In Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress today, he exclaimed, “Iran could soon be armed with intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear bombs.” This declaration that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear weapon is nothing new for the Prime Minister. […]
Were Two New Jersey High School Students Suspended for Going to a Gun Range After School?
Reports that two seniors were suspended over a social media post caused a wave of controversy.
Do ‘Spice Supreme’ Products Contain Dangerous, Cancer Causing Chemicals?
A California lawsuit alleges high levels of lead in spices manufactured by Spice Supreme’s parent company, but the data underlying that legal challenge is not public.
Did a Second Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Die After ‘Exposing’ the Parkland Shooting?
Several conspiracy sites attempted to link the deaths of two Broward County sheriff's deputies, suggesting a mysterious connection to a school shooting.
Intellectual Phase Locking – Not Just For Climate Science Anymore!
A rather fascinating “Banned TED Talk”. The Science Delusion – Rupert Sheldrake” He lists 10 dogmas of Science and then proceeds to assert these are not proven, and may well be wrong in some way. Then a couple are examined … Continue reading →
City upbringing, without pets, boosts vulnerability to mental illness
Medical Xpress: City upbringing, without pets, boosts vulnerability to mental illness https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-04-city-upbringing-pets-boosts-vulnerability.html Advertisements
Brown widow male spiders prefer sex with older females likely to eat them afterwards
Brown widow male spiders prefer sex with older females likely to eat them afterwards https://m.phys.org/news/2018-04-brown-widow-male-spiders-sex.html
We Could Find Aliens by Spotting Their Satellites
We Could Find Aliens by Spotting Their Satellites https://www.space.com/40436-search-alien-life-et-satellites.html?utm_content=buffer7960c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Study: Tackle football before age 12 can propel CTE
Study: Tackle football before age 12 can propel CTE https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/04/30/cte-brain-diseases-start-earlier-tackle-football-played-before-12/563330002/
This timeline shows the entire history of the Universe, and where it’s headed
This timeline shows the entire history of the Universe, and where it’s headed https://www.sciencealert.com/timeline-shows-the-entire-history-of-the-universe-and-how-it-ends
Stunning finding reveals autism is highest in areas with the highest vaccination rates.
Stunning finding reveals autism is highest in areas with the highest vaccination rates – NaturalNews.com https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-04-30-autism-is-highest-in-areas-with-the-highest-vaccination-rates.html
How Gut Bacteria Affects Children’s Mood.
How Gut Bacteria Affects Children’s Mood | Fatherly https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/the-link-between-gut-bacteria-and-your-kids-behavior-just-got-stronger/
President Trump Tells U.S. Senator Rand Paul He Wants To 'Get The Hell Out Of Afghanistan'
Sen. Rand Paul stands as President Trump arrives to sign an executive order at the White House in October. (Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post) *Chicago Tribune/Washington Post*: *In private chat with senator, Trump hints at policy shift in Afghanistan — and a return to isolationism* In the days leading up to a key vote over the fate of his nominee for secretary of state, President Donald Trump found a way to win over one of the biggest skeptics in the Senate. Sen. Rand Paul, Ky., a rare isolationist Republican, was signaling that he would oppose Trump's pick, then-CIA Director M... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Steady Aim* A Marine uses a tripod to steady his rifle while firing at a target during Exercise Eager Lion at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, Jordan, April 17, 2018. The Marines are assigned to Scout Sniper Platoon, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Eager Lion provides U.S. and Jordanian forces an opportunity to train in a coalition environment and to pursue new ways to collectively address threats to regional security and improve overall maritime security. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this phto-gallery .... *M... more »
Health CEO and Biohacker Found Dead in Washington DC Facedown in Flotation Tank
Aaron Traywick, CEO of Ascendance Biomedical and a figure in the biohacking and transhumanist movements, was found dead this weekend in a flotation tank in Washington DC, according to Tristan Roberts. He was 28 years old. Biohacking is a form of science research that hopes to push medical technology without invoking academic, state, or big corporate actors.
U.S. Service Member Killed In Afghanistan
*Photo:* US Department of Defense *New Your Times:* *Attack Kills American Service Member in Eastern Afghanistan* WASHINGTON — An attack on Monday in eastern Afghanistan killed one American service member and wounded another in the second United States military combat death this year in the enduring war. The American-led international mission in Kabul announced the casualties but did not identify the troops, pending notification of their next of kin. Several Afghan soldiers were also killed in what the American military deemed a “combat operation.” Roughly 14,000 American troops ... more »
The Afghan Taliban Choose War Over Elections
Suicide bomb attack in Kabul April 30, 2018. Reuters *Ruchi Kumar, The Hindu:* *Taliban chooses war over elections * The Taliban has turned down an offer from President Ashraf Ghani to join the much-delayed parliamentary elections in Afghanistan. In a speech made earlier this month in Kabul, while launching the voter registration process, the Afghan President appealed to the group that has been waging an increasingly bloody insurgency to shun violence and participate in the democratic process. “Transparent elections are the only tool through which political reforms can take place ... more »
Can A Democrat Defeat Devin Nunes?
Alas, it looks likely that the $1,390,505 Andrew Janz has managed to generate in anti-Nunes contributions may power him into Congress. Why "alas?" Janz is a dreadful candidate who will undoubtably make a dreadful member of Congress. How do I know? I spoke to him right after he declared he's running-- before he rented any Beltway consultants who taught him how to speak like a Democrat. How he, more or less, speaks like a Democrat. But when I spoke with him, he didn't. When I asked him if he supports single payer healthcare he didn't know what it is. I said, Medicare for All and he ... more »
Experts Believe That A Second Wave Of Arab Revolutions Is 'Inevitable'
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Ali Younes, Al Jazeera:* *Second wave of Arab revolutions 'inevitable', experts say* *Economic and urbanisation challenges will reignite calls for change in Arab world, speakers at Al Jazeera Forum predict.* Doha, Qatar - Eight years after the so-called Arab Spring, the region is facing the prospect of another phase of revolts due to pressing financial, urbanisation and unemployment challenges, experts have argued. Several Arab leaders were deposed in the aftermath of the popular 2010 and 2011 uprisings, while others' grip on power was loosened. Spe... more »
Proposed Rule Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science is long overdue
“This document proposes a regulation intended to strengthen the transparency of EPA regulatory science. The proposed regulation provides that when EPA develops regulations, including regulations for which the public is likely to bear the cost of compliance, with regard to … Continue reading →
NOAA/NWS document: wind turbines affect weather radar, create false storm impressions
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: From the Watertown Daily News, and the “law of unintended consequences” department comes an inconvenient truth from the National Weather Service, that upon further investigation appears to be a nationwide problem for the WSR-88D doppler weather radar network used to predict, track, and analyze severe weather. According to…
Israel likely behind attack on strategic base in Hama: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 A.M.) – The Israeli military carried out the deadly attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s bases in western Hama and southern Idlib, yesterday, a source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) told Al-Masdar News on Monday. According to this military source, the Israeli Air Force heavily bombarded the Brigade 47 Base (western […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Air Force conducts nonstop airstrikes over ISIS stronghold
Syrian state media reported Monday that the Syrian Army has conducted precision and intensive airstrikes on fortified militant positions in the Al-Hajar al-Aswad area to the south of Damascus. According to SANA, Syria’s state news agency, the Syrian Air Force carried out an intensive bombardment of fortified positions and infiltration routes used by terrorists in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu is granted the ability to wage war without the Knesset
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:50 A.M)- A bill has just been passed through the Israeli Knesset, granting the Prime Minister of the Israeli Regime, the ability to wage war with only the approval of his/her ‘Defence Minister’. The Bill, passed late this Monday, was initially rejected, only to then be voted in favour of by the Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Red Alert! Mattis And Other Experts Say Israel Preparing To Attack Iran
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Apr 30, 2018 Intel is hinting at a potential attack on Iran by Israel. end
Expert Analysis: What Does Tension Between Israel And Iran Mean For The US?
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Apr 30, 2018 Dr. Steve Pieczenik explains the rift between the main powers of the Middle East. end
Israel’s Massacres of Gaza Protesters Force Liberal Zionists to Face Oppressive Reality
TheRealNews Published on Apr 26, 2018 As Natalie Portman refuses to attend an award ceremony in Israel, journalist Ali Abunimah says liberal Zionists are increasingly unable to ignore the brutal oppression of Palestinians. end
Leader: US Provoking Certain States (ie. Israel & Saudi Arabia) to Confront Iran
PressTV Published on Apr 30, 2018 Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US is instigating Saudi Arabia and certain other regional countries to start a confrontation with Iran. “The Americans are trying to provoke the Saudis and certain countries in the region and pit them against the Islamic Republic but if […]
Ignore, Deny, Downplay: Accounts of Syrians from Douma Have No Place in Western Narrative
Ignore, Deny, Downplay: Accounts of Syrians from Douma Have No Place in Western Narrative by https://www.rt.com/ Whatever the Douma residents, who had first-hand experience of the shooting of the ‘water dousing after chemical attack’ video, have to say, their words simply don’t fit into the narrative allowed in the West, analysts told RT. – Footage of […]
American Jews Have Abandoned Gaza — And The Truth
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
Iran Drops the Dollar. Others Tried and Were Bombed. ‘It’s All about the Banking,’ Says Lee Camp
Iran Drops the Dollar. Others Tried and Were Bombed. ‘It’s All about the Banking,’ Says Lee Camp by https://www.rt.com/ Iran recently announced it is dropping the US dollar in foreign trade. Just as Iraq did shortly before it was invaded by the US, or Libya planned to before it was bombed by NATO-led allies. Lee Camp […]
Kevin Shipp: Civil War Between Dark Side & Constitution Side
Kevin Shipp: Civil War Between Dark Side & Constitution Side. Trump is Doing What Kennedy Tried To Do by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says what is going on with Donald J. Trump “is an ongoing coup to remove a duly elected President.” Shipp contends, “This is a huge constitutional […]
Mystery Airstrikes Register as Earthquake in Syria
RT America Published on Apr 30, 2018 An attack on Syrian military installations was powerful enough to register as a 2.6 magnitude earthquake. While no one has claimed responsibility, Syrian government officials have blamed Israel. This attack comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu makes a push to end the Iran nuclear deal, RT America’s Dan Cohen […]
"The Fleeting Happiness of Life"
*"The Fleeting Happiness of Life"* By Jocelyn Soriano "The truth is, there is no one place, however we may envy it, which would be indisputably good for us to occupy; much less for us to remain in. The zest of life, like the pleasure which we receive from a work of art, or from nature, comes from undulations – from inequalities; not from any monotony, even though it be the monotony of seeming perfection. The beauty of the landscape depends upon contrasts, and would be lost in one common surface of splendor. The grandeur of the waves is in the deep hollows, as well as the culminat... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Blessing"
Deuter, "Blessing" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8vGQnQtGe4
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621, some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra, the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous young star clusters and dark dust lanes. Still, for earthbound astronomers NGC 3621 is not just another pretty face-on spiral galaxy. Some of its brighter stars have been used as standard candles to establish important estimates of extragalactic distances and the scale of the Universe. *Click image for larger size.* This beautiful image of NGC 3621 traces the... more »
“National Screen-Free Week” Starts April 30. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Has Been Concerned About RF Exposure From Cell Phones and Devices Since At Least 2012.
By B.N. Frank Thanks to the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood for creating “National Screen-Free Week.” The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is one... more »
College Promise Initiatives Encouraged to Incorporate New Strategies
DALLAS — A coalition of nonprofit organizations have partnered in a new effort to call on states, cities and institutions to incorporate evidenced-based strategies into their College Promise initiatives.
Report: Focus on Part-Time Students to Close Achievement Gaps
A new report this week from the Education Advisory Board encourages community colleges to increase support for part-time students in order to achieve equity and reduce the nearly 20-percentage-point achievement gap between White and minority students.
Russia Tried to Conquer Finland with Flamethrower Robot Tanks
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* And it didn't work. On April 18, Moscow announced that it would feature its Uran-9 robot-tanks in its military parade celebrating the seventy-third anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. The compact Uran-9 bristles with a 30mm cannon and anti-tank missiles—and it is of course, unmanned. The defense ministry also periodically insists that it will develop an unmanned version of its new T-14 Armata main battle tank. Curiously, Moscow has been developing robot-tanks for nearly ninety years. The Soviet Union’s first tanks were French FT-17 li... more »
5 Reasons Israel’s Army Wins Every War It Fights
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* The IDF packs a serious punch. *In 1947, Israel’s low population but high level of education meant its citizens could train and organize a national army fairly quickly. Manpower limitations also meant the Israeli Army tended to gravitate towards technologically advanced, high firepower forces, and become more proficient at them than its neighbors.* Much like the Israeli Air Force, the Israeli Army came from humble—but more established—beginnings. Israel’s ground forces had their origins in the Haganah, a Zionist paramilitary force created ... more »
Iran Fears Israel for One Reason: Nuclear Weapons
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Tehran fears the bomb—and rightfully so. *Not much is known about early Israeli weapons, particularly their yield and the size of the stockpile. The strategic situation, in which Israel was outnumbered in conventional weapons but had no nuclear adversaries, meant Israel likely had smaller tactical nuclear weapons to destroy masses of attacking Arab tanks, military bases and military airfields. Still, the relatively short ranges between Israel and its neighbors meant that the Jericho missile, with only a three-hundred-mile range, could still... more »
Why Washington Turns a Blind Eye to Egypt's Thugocracy
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Middle East* The end of the Cold War has reduced pressure on Washington to ignore the cruel brutality of client regimes. Chinese president Xi Jinping discarded term limits and is preparing to rule for life like an emperor of old. Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is preparing to follow Xi’s example as his supporters propose similarly amending the constitution and allowing him to become a modern pharaoh. Five years ago General el-Sisi staged a coup, arrested the elected president, Mohamed Morsi, killed hundreds of pro-Morsi demonstrators, and jailed... more »
America's Taiwan Policy: Stop Beating around the Bush
*Michael Turton* *Security, Asia* [image: Taiwanese cadets march during a ceremony to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Whampoa Military Academy, in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan] Washington’s hidden position on Taiwan makes the U.S. government appear strangely conflicted. In mid-April, CNN became the latest among scores of news organizations in recent years to err in describing Washington’s Taiwan policy. In a piece on the military drills off Fujian, CNN originally stated: “Officially, Washington acknowledges Taiwan is part of mainland China under the Communist Party’s ‘One China’ ... more »
Everything You Need to Know about the Cruise-Missile Strikes in Syria
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Middle East* The fact and the fiction of the most recent missile strike in Syria. Russia continues to insist that Syrian forces shot down a majority of the allied cruise missiles launched against the Assad regime by the United States, France and the United Kingdom on April 13, 2018. However, Moscow’s assertions are extremely dubious because low-flying cruise missiles are extremely difficult to intercept, particularly over land. The Pentagon maintains that all of the missiles launched against Syria hit their targets. Russia claims that only twenty-two of... more »
May 2: Remembering the Odessa massacre
This video is by Regis Tremblay who joined Phil Wilayto and me in Odessa, Ukraine on May 2, 2016 for a remembrance event with the Mother's Committee of those killed at the Trades Union Hall in 2014 by Nazis. *International Solidarity with the People of Odessa!* On May 2, 2014, the people of Odessa, Ukraine, experienced the worst civil atrocity in Europe since World War II. Scores of people [46] died when a fascist-led mob chased a group of progressive activists into the five-story House of Trade Unions in Kulikovo Square - and then set it on fire. Some died from the flames, some f... more »
Eight Diet-Based Ways to Halt Adrenaline Production and Return Your Body to a Stress-Free State
One of the biggest problems with our modern lifestyle is that we’re often so engrossed in our work that we resort to a fight-or-flight state instead of living in harmony with our body and its biological processes. This so-called “adrenaline dominance” is the biggest reason why millions of people feel sluggish over the course of their weekly grind, and end up putting on weight as the end result. Luckily, there are plenty of naturopathic doctors working hard to tackle these and other health problems holistically, and Dr. Michael Platt is one of them. In his popular book ‘Adrenalin... more »
Apple Quickly Patches Siri’s Profane ‘Mother’ Glitch
Apple users found yet another way to make iOS's digital assistant Siri misbehave.
War Of Words Escalating Between Israel And Russia
An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile. Photo: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov *Asia Times:* *Israel threatens to strike Russian air defense systems headed to Syria* *If the anti-aircraft equipment is attacked, there will be ‘catastrophic consequences,’ warns Moscow* There is no shortage of reasons to be concerned about the entangled drama unfolding in Syria, as Russia maneuvers on a shifting landscape that could see Israel and Iran collide in a direct confrontation. Commentary in The Wall Street Journal on Monday urged caution on the part of Moscow, arguing that Russia h... more »
Military Industrial Complex Stocks Crash as North and South Korea Reach Peace Deal
*Activist Post* | When the U.S. and its allies invade sovereign nations, the military-industrial complex profits by the billions...but a peaceful meeting can also send their stocks crashing.
Viewing Taiwan from the Beltway Bubble
*Two bikes collide on the bike path, resulting in serious injuries. * Scott Kastner has a solid piece in WaPo -- he even gets US policy on Taiwan correct -- good until point 5: A final point is that Taiwan itself benefits from a stable U.S.-China relationship. As I argue in a recent International Security article, good U.S.-China relations give Beijing a stake in a stable status quo. Even if the United States were to stay out of a cross-Strait military conflict, such a conflict would be disastrous for the U.S.-China relationship. Good relations with Washington, then, give Beijing m... more »
White House officials claim that chief of staff John Kelly presents himself as a savior and calls Trump an "idiot" behind his back.
What an idiot. Courtesy of NBC News: *White House chief of staff John Kelly has eroded morale in the West Wing in recent months with comments to aides that include insulting the president's intelligence and casting himself as the savior of the country, according to eight current and former White House officials. * *The officials said Kelly portrays himself to Trump administration aides as the lone bulwark against catastrophe, curbing the erratic urges of a president who has a questionable grasp on policy issues and the functions of government. He has referred to Trump as "an idio... more »
If the elections were this week
The attention span of voters is short--like 24-48 hours, but today these four things help the Republicans. 1) Michelle Wolf, sickening comedienne who revolted even Democrat journalists at the White House Correspondents Dinner; 2) the two Koreas meeting and shaking hands when Democrats had predicted WWIII; 3) busloads of central Americans demanding entrance at our borders, well fed and financed by the left; 4) realization by workers that taxes really are lower and Democrats lied again.
Right to life isn’t just about abortion
“Jacob Koehler, a senior from Springfield, Ohio, won the Ohio Right to Life Oratory Contest. The competition, which is held every spring in central Ohio, challenges high school juniors and seniors to write and present an original speech on the many issues pertaining to the right to life: abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or stem cell research. In his speech, Jacob focused on the life of his grandmother, who is currently struggling with Alzheimer's. He passionately spoke of how her life is still valuable, no matter how dependent on his family she might become. "Jacob's speech was ... more »
Israel Warns Iran That A Proxy War Against Iran's Allies Will Become A War Against Iran
*Washington Times: **Israel ready to bomb Iran if necessary: Report* Israeli defense officials have told their American and Russian counterparts that if Iranian-backed forces attack Israel from inside Syria, Jerusalem will not hold back from retaliating with direct strikes against Tehran or other targets in Iran. The officials delivered the message ahead of a national security statement expected Monday from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to Iranian threats to hit Israel after recent strikes on Tehran-backed assets in Syria, according to a report by Haaretz, ... more »
"There Is No Need..."; "Dial T For Tyranny"
“Big Brother does not watch us, by his choice. We watch him, by ours. There is no need for wardens or gates or Ministries of Truth. When a population becomes distracted by trivia, when cultural life is redefined as a perpetual round of entertainments, when serious public conversation becomes a form of baby-talk, when, in short, a people become an audience and their public business a vaudeville act, then a nation finds itself at risk; a culture-death is a clear possibility.” - Professor Neil Postman, "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Discourse in the Age of Show Business" *"Dial T for ... more »
A Progressive Candidate for San Diego District Attorney… And She Can Win
*Geneviéve Jones-Wright* *by RNK and RJP* This year San Diego Democrats have reason to cheer. We have an extraordinary Democrat running for District Attorney: Geneviéve Jones-Wright, who has been serving since 2006 as a Deputy Public Defender, will bring a fresh and welcome perspective to the District Attorney’s office. A native of San Diego, first generation college student and graduate of Howard University School of Law, Jones-Wright has inspired audiences with her natural charisma and passionate advocacy for groups long neglected by San Diego’s political establishment. See her i... more »
Does a carbon tax support prosperity?
Content Multimedia - 7 hours ago
By Vance Ginn, Megan Ingram Market decisions of millions of people generally provide better, more efficient outcomes than decisions by a select few in government. Calls for a carbon tax are based on flawed assumptions and climate models that have been highly inaccurate. Congress and state legislatures should not hinder our economic and environmental prosperity with a carbon tax.
"The Cosby Status Quo: A Facade of Wholesomeness Masks Feudal Exploitation”
*"The Cosby Status Quo: * *A Facade of Wholesomeness Masks Feudal Exploitation”* In America's feudal society/economy, there are two systems of "justice." by Charles Hugh Smith "The conviction of Bill Cosby for sexual exploitation/assault serves as a useful metaphor for our entire status quo, which projects a wholesome PR facade (free market capitalism, win-win, democracy, meritocracy, anyone can grow up to win American Idol, etc.) which masks a predatory culture of exploitation. The most important aspect of the Cosby case is that dozens of reports of his drugging and assaulting wome... more »
X22 Report, “Deep States Plan Much Larger & Horrific Than Originally Thought”
X22 Report, “Deep States Plan Much Larger & Horrific Than Originally Thought” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsOXNnFW0Fs *Related followup report:* X22 Report, “Warning, The Petro Yuan Will Change The World As We Know It” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_SAODZ7kkM
Keep calm and carry on: Scientists make first serotonin measurements in humans
Medical Xpress: Keep calm and carry on: Scientists make first serotonin measurements in humans https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-04-calm-scientists-serotonin-humans.html Advertisements
Bill Gates Warns Of Coming Apocalyptic Disease — Pledges $12 Million To Universal Vaccine
By Aaron Kesel The next deadly disease that will cause a global pandemic is coming, Bill Gates stated at a discussion on epidemics, hosted by the... more »
On the Brink: Bracing for an Israel-Iran Confrontation in Syria
* As today's earlier post ended..* *Coordinated USrael Strikes from Israel, maybe Jordan?* * "**These developments are unfolding during a highly dramatic period in the region, with the US two weeks away from opening its embassy in Jerusalem.* Of most specific relevance, however, is the fact that i*n less than two weeks the Trump administration will make its decision on whether or not to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal. * In that light, the resonant strikes in Syria overnight will doubtless constitute considerable *food for thought for Tehran, and indeed Moscow, regarding the... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 30, 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's historic peace talks with South Korea's Moon Jae-in is all part of a plan he's pursued since 2012. (Korea Summit Press Pool) *Stan Grant, ABC News Online:* *Analysis - North Korea's Kim Jong-un has a plan and it's coming to pass* For many, last Friday was the first time they heard the voice of the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un. It was — to some — a surprisingly steady voice, far from the cartoonish image of North Korean leaders fixed in our minds from too many Hollywood films and ill-informed media commentary. It took me back to Apri... more »
20 Years Later, The ‘Hockey Stick’ Graph Behind Waves Of Climate Alarmism Is Still In Dispute
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: It was 20 years ago, climate scientist Michael Mann published his famous “hockey stick” graph that he says “galvanized climate action” by showing unprecedented global warming. Original “hockey stick” temperature graph in Nature, 1998. The Y axis shows the Northern hemisphere mean temperature, in degrees Celsius; the zero…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 119 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
The causes of the differences between European and US residential electricity rates
From Energy Matters: The causes of the differences between European and US residential electricity rates Posted on April 30, 2018 by Roger Andrews The price of residential electricity has risen in lockstep with growth in renewable capacity in Europe but not in the US, and because of this European residential electricity rates are now roughly […]
MAGA NATION WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING
In the comments to my post about Michelle Wolf and the White House Correspondents' Dinner, a troll made a claim I'd previously seen on Twitter: Wolf was arrested for bestiality? Not only is this boob-bait for morons, it's the most transparently fake boob-bait imaginable. Snopes explains: We ... came across an image of purported newspaper clipping from July 2015 reported that Wolf had pled guilty to bestiality charges: ... This image was created with a fake newspaper clip generator which allows users to make their own realistic headlines in just a few minutes. The user simply p... more »
Oklahoma Passes Bill Making it Legal to Deny LGBT Adoptions?
Legislation in Oklahoma may make it difficult for gay and lesbian parents to adopt children.
Did Mike Huckabee Complain About Michelle Wolf After Mocking ‘Triggers’ on Twitter?
Two tweets by the former GOP presidential candidate were combined to highlight a discrepancy in his views regarding what should be considered comedy.
Documents Reveal Koch Foundation Influence on George Mason University
The president of Virginia's largest public university said agreements with the conservative donors "fall short of the standards of academic independence I expect."
So much for tolerance, civility and balance
It's been obvious to all of us for some time that people on the extremes of US politics, both left and right, are growing more and more intolerant of anyone who disagrees with their warped, twisted, monomaniacal perspectives. Please note that *I blame both sides equally*. You can't point a finger at a right-wing screed without finding one just as bad, if not worse, on the left, and vice versa. That said, this diatribe by a far-left-wing commentator is so over-the-top as to be nauseating. When I write that CNN politics writer Chris Cillizza is the rankest ***brain in the Western ...more »
The Period of American Dominance Has Passed. Russian Missile Tech has Made America’s Trillion Dollar Navy Obsolete. Russia’s new missiles can be launched from thousands of kilometers away, are unstoppable, and it takes just one to sink a destroyer and just two to sink an aircraft carrier.
------------------------------ *The Period of American Dominance Has Passed* ------------------------------ April 29, 2018 | Categories: Guest Contributions | The Period of American Dominance Has Passed Russian Missile Tech has Made America’s Trillion Dollar Navy Obsolete Dmitry Orlov For the past 500 years European nations—Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Britain, France and, briefly, Germany—were able to plunder much of the planet by projecting their naval power overseas. Since much of the world’s population lives along the coasts, and much of it trades over water, armed ships... more »
World News Briefs -- April 30, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*: *Israel presents Iran nuclear files, putting pressure on U.S. to scrap deal* Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up pressure on the United States to pull out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, holding a primetime address on Israeli TV to present what he called evidence of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons program. Intelligence experts and diplomats said he did not seem to have presented a “smoking gun” showing that Iran had violated the agreement, although he may have helped make a case on behalf of hawks in the U.S. administration who want to scrap it. M... more »
Father Confronts Jacksonville, Fla. High School Over Daughter’s Sexually Explicit Homework
[image: father-confronts-jacksonville-fla-high-school-over-daughter-s-sexually-explicit-homework] A Florida father is challenging high-school officials over a inappropriate content his daughter was forced to deal with in her anatomy class.
Are California Parents Barred from Withdrawing Their Children from Sex Education?
Some web sites inaccurately describe the provisions of California's Healthy Youth Act.
Did Sarah Huckabee Sanders Say She Was ‘Proud’ to be Compared to Aunt Lydia From ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’?
A parody Facebook account tricked some readers into believing that the White House Press Secretary had embraced an unflattering comparison made by comedian Michelle Wolf.
Did Barack Obama and George W. Bush Tweet Criticisms of Kanye West?
Doctored images appear to show the 43rd and 44th U.S. presidents leading a Twitter backlash against the controversial rapper.
More Questions Than Answers in Teen’s Death Inside Minivan
A teen's death from what the coroner said was suffocation from compression of his chest has led to accusations of bungling on the part of Cincinnati police and the city's 911 emergency center.
No Time For Pulitzers. The Great Missing French Oak Caper
If Only the Media Were As Zealous About Finding Hillary's 33,00 Missing Emails Americans and French citizens can now breathe a sigh of relief. Soon after major network investigation units swung into action, the riveting mystery of the missing French oak tree planted by President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the White House lawn has been solved. Something of a mystery had taken root at the White House when a media Lieutenant Columbo type noticed the oak tree sapling went missing. Rumors swirled after a picture posted by Reuters photographer Yuri Gripas appear... more »
Reality Winner’s Defense Severely Hindered As Judge Rejects Nearly All Subpoenas
A federal judge denied forty of the forty-one requests for subpoenas submitted by Reality Winner's attorneys, severely limiting her defense. The post Reality Winner’s Defense Severely Hindered As Judge Rejects Nearly All Subpoenas appeared first on Shadowproof.
Take care of your teeth
[image: teeth] When I was a young child, health was sometimes combined with art at our school (we had no art classes in either Forreston or Mt. Morris) and we'd color special pages with messages--like "Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you." And it's true. Early and consistent care of teeth will greatly benefit you. Here's some good news. 75% of baby boomers will enter long-term care with most of their natural teeth. Very different from my parents or grandparents generation. My in-laws were in their 40s when I met them, and both had dentures. All sorts of health p... more »
Making cocoa with honey
Hot Cocoa Recipe With Honey Ingredients: 1-2 TBS (2 for a super chocolaty drink!) cacao powder 2 cups milk (we prefer using organic whole milk for a creamier hot cocoa drink) 3 TBS honey pinch of salt Optional additions: 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp peppermint extract Directions: Add all the ingredients into a saucepan in the order listed. Include any of the optional additions that you choose. Heat on medium heat and slowly whisk together as the milk warms. Make sure the milk doesn’t boil since you don’t want to scald it! Boiling the hot cocoa would als...more »
Cosby Verdict Historic for Women, People of Color, Diversity
When the right verdict was reached in the Bill Cosby trial, it was truly historic. For women, for people of color, for diversity, for anyone who doubts the system to get it right, this is what justice look likes in a changing America. Read more ›
Suspected Israeli attack completely destroys Syrian missile base in Hama (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – A powerful attack was carried out last night against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Hama countryside that killed more than 30 soldiers. The attack completely destroyed the Brigade 47 Base, causing a massive explosion that could be heard throughout much of the country. According to a Syrian military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: First rebel fighters leave Yarmouk Camp for northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:35 P.M.) – The first rebels have left the Yarmouk Camp District tonight after an agreement was put in place between their forces and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to a military source in Damascus, at least five buses filled with militants from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and other rebel groups departed from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Yemen: Thousands march for Houthi chief al-Sammad killed in airstrike
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – Thousands rallied in the streets of Sa’dah on Monday to protest the killing of senior Houthi official Saleh Al-Sammad in Saudi-led coalition airstrike on April 19th. Al-Sammad was allegedly killed in an air raid with his six companions on the way to meeting with local officials in Hodeidah. Former director […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria’s victory over terrorism pushes some states to direct aggression: Assad
The success of the Syrian government in its fight with terrorist and armed groups, some of which are supported by the Western states, makes Syria’s opponents resort to direct aggression, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad said on Monday. “It is clear that the region is going through the stage of the world map’s redrawing and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mike Pence to give speech at NRA convention, where for his protection no guns will be permitted. Wait, what?
Courtesy of The Sacramento Bee: *Guns won’t be allowed when Vice President Mike Pence speaks Friday at a National Rifle Association convention in Dallas in order to protect his safety. * *The NRA says the Secret Service ordered the ban, but survivors of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting are calling the move hypocritical, noting the organization’s fierce opposition to gun-free zones in most public places. * *No firearms or weapons of any kind will be allowed at the NRA Leadership Conference at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, during Pence’s appeara... more »
Quote for Mayday: "#Socialism is the opiate of the intellectuals"
*"Socialism is the opiate of the intellectuals, apologists for mass murder. "Unfortunately, these hallucinating apologists for mass murderers do not suffer their vices alone. They spend their days and years pushing false history and evil ideas on university students, who, by virtue of their youth, have insufficient knowledge with which to counter the lies."* ~ Andrew Bernstein, from his article 'The Socialist Holocaust and its American Deniers' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Ireland faces annual EU energy fines of €600m
More lunacy from the EU: From the Independent: Ireland faces annual EU energy fines of €600m 1 April 30 2018 2:30 AM Ireland faces fines of €600m a year from the EU for failing to meet renewable energy targets and cutting carbon emissions by 2020. New, more ambitious targets for 2030 […]
EU To Spend Quarter Of Budget On Climate Policies
From Bloomberg: Climate-Linked Spending Set to Rise to a Quarter of EU Budget 30 April 2018 European Commission to present 2021-2027 budget proposal May 2 Climate to be component of regional aid, transport spending The European Union’s executive is poised to propose spending 25 percent of funds available in next EU multiannual budget […]
Many In Washington Believe President Trump Will Use Today's Disclosures On The Iran Nuclear Program By Israeli PM Netanyahu To Terminate The Nuclear Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that his intelligence services have obtained documents proving that Iran maintained a secret nuclear program in violation of a landmark agreement Tehran reached with the West. Netanyahu points to a slide which is purported to show 'massive safes' where Iran's 'secret archive' were stored *Washington Free Beacon:* *U.S. Confirms Authenticity of Secret Iran Nuclear Docs, Officials See Game Over for Deal* *Trump administration officials praise Netanyahu's 'powerful presentation'* U.S. officials and congressional insiders view the disclosu... more »
Rudderless
If there's one thing I've learned from writing about politics, it's to avoid commenting on matters I know little or nothing about. If only "professional" pundits were so reticent. Therefore I didn't know if Amber Rudd was going to fall on her sword. After all, the *impression* - despite Rudd being the fourth minister to resign in six months - is that no one steps down any more if they get found out for incompetence/wrongdoing. Well, thanks to the pressure piled on by Diane Abbott, Dawn Butler and David Lammy, names conveniently written out of the scalping by celebrants of Yvette Co... more »
China's 'New' Map Aims to Extend South China Sea Claims
*Richard Javad Heydarian* *Politics, Asia* An academic “discovery” is likely Beijing's latest attempt to legally justify its debunked territorial claims. *If Beijing moves to back the academics’ assertions, it could inflame already boiling tensions with smaller Southeast Asian claimants, which have opposed China’s expanding military footprint and extensive reclamation activities.* In what is likely a new bid to reinforce and even expand China’s sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea, a group of Chinese scholars recently published a “New Map of the People’s Republic o... more »
Comey on Ethical Leadership
“I am reluctant to write a memoir and would rather write about leadership,” my friend Jim Comey told me in an email on June 16, 2017, about five weeks after Donald Trump fired him as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Comey was starting to focus on writing a book, and we were discussing literary agents, book-writing techniques, and the like. “The sweet spot,” I suggested, “is to write a book about leadership but use 4-5 searing or exemplary experiences from your life to illustrate.” I am sure Comey got similar advice from many people. Surely his agent or publisher pu... more »
Medela Offers Breastfeeding Advice through Alexa. Alexa Uses WiFi. No “Safe” Level of Cell Phone or WiFi Radiation Scientifically Determined for Kids or Pregnant Women
By B.N. Frank Medela is a breastfeeding supplies company. Posted on their website: Alexa, Ask Medela About Breastfeeding Medela is expanding its breastfeeding support with... more »
New animal study reveals aluminum adjuvants can impair social behavior
First Experimental Study on Baby Mice Finds Autism-like Response to Common Vaccine Ingredient By Claire Dwoskin, Founder, Children’s Medical Safety Research Institute, a World Mercury Project Partner A breakthrough study by scientists from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada has been published in the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry demonstrating that significant correlations exist between rates of Autism Spectrum
Australian university evacuated over gas leak – that turns out to be durian fruit
This weekend, 500 people were evacuated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia after the smell of a rotting durian fruit was mistaken for a gas leak! (If you know what durian fruit smells like then you understand why.) RELATED STORY: Durian Fruit – Smelly, But Also Incredibly Nutritious After receiving reports about the smell of
Walk every day and watch these 6 things happen to your body
According to recent survey results, it’s estimated that around 80 percent of Americans (and those living in the U.K. too) between the ages of 25 and 64 don’t work out enough each week to meet the recommended levels of government-specified daily physical activity. While fitness is definitely on the rise and more people are doing some form
Armenian Opposition Leader Becomes Sole Candidate For Interim Prime Minister Job
Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan gestures to his supporters at a rally in Yerevan, Armenia April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb GaranichReuters DW: *Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan formally nominated for premier by supporters* Two weeks of protests have been suspended as Nikol Pashinian holds talks with other political leaders ahead of a key vote in parliament. He only needs six more votes from other parties to become prime minister. Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinian was formally nominated by his supporters for the vacant post of prime minister on Monday. He ... more »
Did Planned Parenthood Defend Bill Cosby?
Reports that the nonprofit organization defended the comedian after his felony sexual assault conviction stemmed from a Christian-themed satire site.
Baby Alfie, the Latest Victim of Omnipotent Government
[image: baby-alfie-the-latest-victim-of-omnipotent-government] Twenty-three-month-old Alfie Evans, passed away in a British hospital on Saturday. While the official cause of death was a degenerative brain disease, Alfie may have been murdered by the British health system and the British high court.
Banks, Credit Card Companies Attack Second Amendment
[image: banks-credit-card-companies-attack-second-amendment] Why should Americans be surprised at an attack by banks and credit card companies on their Second Amendment rights, aiming to dry up money to gun owners and purchasers? It's a war.
Economists Predict 800,000 People Will Leave New York and California Because of High Taxes
[image: economists-predict-800-000-people-will-leave-new-york-and-california-because-of-high-taxes] Economists Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore are predicting that the new tax bill and high state taxes will cause 800,000 people to leave California and New York over the next three years.
Right After Halloween Trump Will Come Back To Haunt Republican Candidates Everywhere
*Republican strategists are counting on this to defeat Democrats* Yesterday, a group of Jess King allies in Pennsylvania, People’s Action, sent out an e-mail reminding their supporters that "We live in a populist moment. More and more Americans understand that the economy has been rigged against them. They know that our politics has been corrupted by big money. Rural and small town America have taken some of the hardest hits. Jobs lost, plants closed, water fouled, family farms crushed, the relentless spread of the afflictions of despair-- divorce, suicide, depression, addiction. Tr... more »
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu presents Iran’s Project Amad as “comprehensive program to design, build and test nuclear weapons”
Netanyahu accuses Iran of developing secret nuclear project. More The post Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu presents Iran’s Project Amad as “comprehensive program to design, build and test nuclear weapons” appeared first on The Duran.
American weapons inspector: ‘US, British and French claims that Syrian Government used chemical weapons totally bogus’
Weapons Inspector Refutes U.S. Syria Chemical Claims. More The post American weapons inspector: ‘US, British and French claims that Syrian Government used chemical weapons totally bogus’ appeared first on The Duran.
James Woods CRUSHES White House Correspondents’ Dinner “comedian” Michelle Wolf
The annual WHCD was a disgrace. More The post James Woods CRUSHES White House Correspondents’ Dinner “comedian” Michelle Wolf appeared first on The Duran.
What if USrael Gave a War...And Nobody Came?
*Bolton - If All You Have Is A Hammer...* *Update from Moon of Alabama* *Update* "That was lame. Netanyahoo just finished his show (vid). He claimed that Israel got access to an Iranian archive of its former nuclear program dating from 1999 to 2003. In 2007 a U.S. National Intelligence Estimate found that Iran stopped all nuclear weapon research in 2003 after the U.S. had destroyed Iran's then arch-enemy Iraq. In 2011 the IAEA reported in detail of Iran's former "structured program". It agreed that it had stopped in 2003. All that Netanyahoo now claims to have acquired is old a... more »
Longtime Costume Designer Leaves University, But Not Theater
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Costume designer Marianne Custer has wrapped actors in plastic wrap, cracked open a VCR for costume parts and sewn fake hair into bonnets. Over four decades, Custer has done wonders with fabric, feathers and quick changes that… Read more ›
Pizza Hut Museum Opens on Wichita State University Campus
WICHITA, Kan. — The original Pizza Hut building has opened as a museum at Wichita State University. WSU Foundation CEO Elizabeth King told The Wichita Eagle that staff from the school came together “to collaborate and create this fabulous museum… Read more ›
WW II Veteran to Graduate 68 Years After Leaving College
TOLEDO, Ohio — Like so many American soldiers returning home from World War II, Bob Barger started working a new job and going to college. Once he settled into his career and raising a family, finishing school was no longer … Read more ›
Musical Interlude: John Denver, “I Want To Live”
John Denver, “I Want To Live” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUNQfvihsLI
Pushing for Climate Diversity
Amidst all the concerns for social diversity, let’s raise a cry for scientific diversity. No, I am not referring to the gender or racial identities of people doing science, but rather acknowledging the diversity of climates and their divergent patterns over time. The actual climate realities affecting people’s lives are hidden within global averages and […]
A month with no processed food
Can we do it? For the month of May we are giving up processed foods (my definition). So today we are finishing up the donuts and potato chips just to get a clean start. We're not milking cows or harvesting wheat here in the 'burbs, so some processing is allowed. I couldn't figure out how to make our hot cocoa, but found a recipe for using honey. http://montanahomesteader.com/hot-cocoa-recipe-honey/ Of course, cacao is highly processed, but it's also very bitter along with having lots of health benefits, so you need a sweetener. I just might try this. Supper tonight: ham, steamed ... more »
Was Hillary Clinton Killed During an FBI Raid?
The FBI hasn't raided the Clintons' New York home, much less killed anyone in the process.
Is This ‘Apocalyptic Sunset Over Moscow’ Real?
A striking "photograph" is actually a composite of at least two different images.
CONQUEST OF THE WORLD BY THE JEWS
*There is more than one type of Jew, just as there is more than one type of Christian. The Gay Jewish Nazis (Hitler etc) apparently put into the concentration camps the Jews and homosexuals that they didn't like. Most of the Jewish folks that I have known are lovely, friendly, decent people.* Brabantian alerted us to a 1873 book, '*The Conquest of the World by the Jews*'. The Conquest of the World by the Jews The book is by *Frederick Millingen*, born in Istanbul in 1832. Frederick Millingen's father was a British surgeon with Dutch ancestry, who became court physician to the Otto... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Yerevan, Armenia. Thanks for stopping by!
"I Will Gladly Change..."
“If any man is able to show me and prove to me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change, for I seek the truth, by which no man was ever injured. It is only persistence in self delusion and ignorance that does harm.” - Marcus Aurelius
Disgraced VA Secretary nominee Ronny Jackson, will NOT be returning to his old job as White House physician.
Courtesy of Politico: *White House physician Ronny Jackson will not return to his role as the president’s personal physician, according to two senior administration officials, after a string of allegations caused the Navy rear admiral to withdraw his nomination last week to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. * *Sean Conley, a Navy officer who took over Jackson’s role as the president’s personal doctor last month, will continue in the role, the officials said. * *Jackson bowed out last week after Montana Sen. Jon Tester, the top Democrat on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee,... more »
Canadians Are Killing Forests – Biofuels, and especially wood pellets, actually worsen climate change
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Canada is ramping up turning forests into wood pellets for Europe and Asia. And generating a lot more CO2. “Wood pellets are considered carbon neutral because as forests grow they can retrap carbon, but the designation has drawn criticism from environmentalist and academics who have questioned the equation. John Sterman,…
Pushing for Climate Diversity
Originally posted on Science Matters: Amidst all the concerns for social diversity, let’s raise a cry for scientific diversity. No, I am not referring to the gender or racial identities of people doing science, but rather acknowledging the diversity of climates and their divergent patterns over time. The actual climate realities affecting people’s lives are…
Why Dessler et al.’s critique of energy-budget climate sensitivity estimation is mistaken
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: By Nic Lewis Plain language summary A new paper by Andrew Dessler et al. claims, based on 100 simulations of the historical period (1850 to date) by the MPI‑ESM1.1 climate model, that estimates of climate sensitivity using the energy-budget method can vary widely due to internal climate system variability. I…
“How Government ‘Works’”, Part 1
*“How Government ‘Works’”, Part 1* by Bill Bonner “There are many theories to explain government. Most are nothing but scams, justifications, and puffery. One tries to put something over on the common man…the other claims it was for his own good…and the third pretends that he’d be lost without it. Most are not really ‘theories’ at all…but prescriptions, blueprints for creating the kind of government the ‘theorist’ would like to have. Not surprisingly, the blueprints flatter his intellect and engage his imagination. The “social contract,” for example, is a fraud. You can’t have a co... more »
"How Government “Works”, Part II"
*"How Government “Works”, Part II"* by Bill Bonner "In the case of Egypt, people listened and obeyed - at least, as much as they did - because Pharaoh was, in theory, a god. In the case of Rome - with the exception of Caligula’s claims - and the Mongol empires, the theory was similarly simple, though different. Tamerlane made no claim to divinity. He merely made it clear what he would do to you if you resisted him. Towns that submitted were generally governed passably, according to the standards of the day…and taxed, but not razed to the ground. Those that contested his authority ... more »
Protests Force Starbucks to Ditch ADL From Leading Anti-Racism Training
After a video of the arrest of two African-American men sitting in Starbucks without buying anything went viral, Starbucks scheduled anti-racism training. But their inclusion of the Anti-Defamation League in the training provoked another outcry and Starbucks capitulated. On April 12, Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson were arrested for trespassing at a Philadelphia Starbucks. A... Read more »
Jupiter Last Friday
Visual observation of the planets of our solar system has always been an appealing pastime for amateur astronomers, but the digital era has taken away a little bit of glamour to this activity. Until 30 years ago you could spot with your eye more detail than was at reach of normal photography even for large telescopes, so amateur astronomers could contribute to planetary science by producing detailed drawings of the surface of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars. read more
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS STILL LIKE ERIC GREITENS
This seems like good news: A new poll out Monday offers more evidence that the scandals plaguing Gov. Eric Greitens may be dragging down Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley in his neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race against Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill. Fifty-four percent of Missouri voters want Greitens out of office, according to an Emerson College survey. His approval rating has fallen to just 33 percent, compared to 46 percent who disapprove of his job performance.... McCaskill and Hawley, who is well ahead in the GOP primary and widely expected to become the nominee, ar... more »
UK Moves to Ban Knives—As They Simultaneously Sell Israel Sniper Rifles to Kill Palestinians
[image: palestinians] While the UK Government moves forward with its "War on Knives," it is also selling arms to an Israeli government that routinely perpetrates war crimes against innocent Palestinians. The post UK Moves to Ban Knives—As They Simultaneously Sell Israel Sniper Rifles to Kill Palestinians appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Today's Headlines and Commentary
*North Korea discussed the possibility of giving up its nuclear weapons in exchange for a pledge from the United States to not attack it and a formal resolution to the Korean War, *the Associated Press reports. The statements from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un came at a historic summit with South Korea held over the weekend. Kim also promised to shutter North Korea’s nuclear test site and allow experts and journalists from South Korea and the U.S. to receive information about the process. U.S. officials stressed the necessity of verifiable progress that goes beyond rhetoric. Some... more »
"The BAD Stage of Inflation Has Officially Hit"
*"The BAD Stage of Inflation Has Officially Hit"* by Phoenix Capital "The BAD stage of inflation has officially hit. As I have noted previously, inflation enters the financial system in stages. The first stage involves a jump in prices paid by producers. This means that those firms responsible for manufacturing goods and services suddenly see a sharp spike in the cost of the basic materials they use to build/ manufacture finished products. That process began in early 2016 and accelerated throughout 2017 into this year. The next round of inflation… the BAD one… occurs when these price... more »
Support Prager University against go(ogle)liath
“On Monday, the law firm of Browne George Ross LLP, attorneys for PragerU, officially filed an appeal of its lawsuit against Google Inc. and its subsidiary YouTube, LLC. with the Ninth Circuit Court. With the filing, PragerU appeals a March … Continue reading →
The EU has its back against the wall after Nigeria's final refusal to sign the West African Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
30-Apr-2018 President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria very explicitly stated to the new Ambassador of the European Union that Nigeria was determined not to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement for West Africa.
L'UE au pied du mur après le refus définitif du Nigéria de signer l'Accord de Partenariat Economique (APE) d'Afrique de l'Ouest
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
30-Apr-2018 Le Président Muhammadu Buhari du Nigéria a déclaré très explicitement au nouvel ambassadeur de l'Union européenne due le Nigéria était déterminé à ne pas signer l'Accord de Partenariat Economique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
Radioactive Legacy: Transgenerational Transmission of Radiation-Induced Genetic Mutations
Recently Anders Moller, a very well respected and cited evolutionary biologist, was interviewed by Sputnik about the lasting legacy of the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters. Here is an excerpt from that interview with relevant citations added of published research in this arena: ‘Negative effects of Chernobyl and Fukushima are striking’ – Professor. (2018, April 27). Sputnik, https://sputniknews.com/analysis/201804271063960881-chernobyl-fukushima-nuclear-effects/ •*Sputnik: What can you say about the degree of mutations and how long does this usually last for post this kind of cata... more »
Porn Star Stormy Daniels Sues President Trump for Defamation
The porn actress alleging an affair with President Donald Trump is escalating her legal fight, suing the president for defamation.
Reuters: Millennial Support for the Democrat Party Dropped 9% in Less Than Two Years
*Amazing Epiphanies Can Happen When You Start Paying Taxes.* Maybe Democrats haven’t screamed "racism", "homophobe" or "bigot" loudly enough. Or perhaps they haven’t pandered to just the right subsets of the country they’re trying so hard to divide with their third-wave feminism, cultural segregation and racial grievance mongering. Or it could be that all the free stuff they’ve been promising isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be. Whatever the reason, you can bet the following poll has caused someone in the murky bowels of DNC headquarters to start looking for the big red panic bu... more »
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu Gives Statement On Iran Nuclear Deal
*WNU Editor:* Iran has a security problem in keeping its secrets. This is far more than what I expected. Supporters of the Iranian nuclear deal will say that this is old stuff .... that Iran has changed, and this evidence no longer applies. I hope they are right. *Update:* President Trump has already responded to Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech .... says he has always been right when it comes to Iran. *Update #2: *As I had predicted .... *Netanyahu's Bizarre PowerPoint Presentation on Iran: Israel’s leader says Iran cheated on the nuclear deal, adding doubts about the a... more »
Ending secret science at EPA
Administrator Pruitt initiates overdue changes to bring transparency, integrity to rulemaking.
Feds’ flawed, politicized data pollutes science
Many research results published in scientific journals shouldn’t be trusted.
Internal Emails Show FDA is Withholding the Fact that Foods in Your Pantry are Laced with Toxic Weedkiller
*Alex Pietrowski* - Independently obtained emails show the FDA knows how pervasive glyphosate is in common foods.
Rumor, Social Media, and the Question of Knowledge
Some time ago, Charli reviewed an article I published in International Organization. In that review, Charli asked how do we know what we ‘know’ about the nature of external states. At the time, I thought the question an important one. In only a few years, the question has gone from important to absolutely critical. As […]
Two Western Leaders came to Washington
Last week, the two leaders of the western world met with the US President, who has ceded the US role in the world. Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany visited with Donald Trump. … Continue reading →
Israeli PM Netanyahu To Address The Country With 'Dramatic News About Iran' Monday Night
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Abir Sultan, Reuters *Daily Mail*: *Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will reveal 'dramatic news about Iran' and the nuclear deal in press conference tonight* * Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a speech this evening * His office said the Prime Minister will 'disclose dramatic news about Iran' * Addresses 'significant development regarding the nuclear agreement with Iran' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make a televised speech this evening to reveal 'dramatic news' about Iran, his office said today. Netany... more »
Is it Important? The White House Correspondents' Dinner...
*on the face of it, I would say no.* Digging a bit deeper, I would have to say yes. *Shopping for the WHCD*My first thoughts have morphed from "who cares about a bunch of sniveling, lying, over-dressed commie/libtards getting together with 3000 of their BFF, eating rubber convention chicken, and telling each other how great they are", to "thoughts of glee of watching the world react to the unmasking of these hateful ugly people and the joy of witnessing them back peddle from the foul-mouthed rant of a very unfunny slob of a woman, Michelle Wolf, making jokes about abortion and homos... more »
Bombshells & Black Holes: House Intel Report on Russia Collusion Finally Released … (Sort Of)
[image: bombshells-black-holes-house-intel-report-on-russia-collusion-finally-released-sort-of] No evidence of Trump-Russia collusion. But there’s plenty of evidence of anti-Trump collusion and conspiracy by Obama holdovers and Deep State operatives such as Comey, Clapper, Brennan, and Nuland.
Livid Liberals: NYC Parents Love Diversity — But Not in Their Kids’ Schools!
[image: livid-liberals-nyc-parents-love-diversity-but-not-in-their-kids-schools] Leftists would call conservatives objecting to forced integration “racists.” So what do you call liberals in a posh NYC neighborhood balking at minorities being moved into their kids’ middle schools? Well, “angry,” for one thing.
Trump's Twitter targets for today, the WHCD and Michelle Wolf.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a failure last year, but this year was an embarrassment to everyone associated with it. The filthy “comedian” totally bombed (couldn’t even deliver her lines-much like the Seth Meyers weak performance). Put Dinner to rest, or start over! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018 The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is DEAD as we know it. This was a total disaster and an embarrassment to our great Country and all that it stands for. FAKE NEWS is alive and well and beautifully represented on Saturday night! — Donald J. Trump (@r... more »
Syria more resolute on terror fight after missile strikes: Assad
*Israeli Missile Attack on Syria of April 29, 2018* *As I speculated in my last post, Syria and its allies, Iran, Russia and Hezbollah have decided to hold their fire rather than retaliate against Israel's provocative warmongering missile attack of last night. Please read the following report from PressTV [Iran's national broadcasting network] and I will have more comments to follow:* ************************* *"Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the escalation of aggression against Syria will only boost the country's resolve to uproot terrorism in all its forms.* Assad mad... more »
Top Military Stocks All See Huge Losses As Korea Peace Talks Succeed
In the past week, as the historic peace summit between the governments of North and South Korea have stunned the world, many of the top military stocks are in a free fall.
The Flowing Path of Enlightenment and the “Non-Duality” Bubble
These are amazing times of great transformation for the earth and for humanity.
One ‘Spiritual Trap’ People Fall Into That Sabotages Their Growth
What does it look like to live from your heart?
Pt. Narendra Dutt Mishra : I Knew There was No Sin – Only Experience
My Heart-Opening, or Samadhi, occurred several years ago, around the turn of the millennium.
Redesigning Reality Podcast #026 – What To Do When Life Happens
What do you do when things aren’t going your way and bad things just seem to keep on happening?
Why That Cigarette, Chocolate Bar, Or New Handbag Feels So Good: How Pleasure Affects Our Brain
Every day we make a range of choices in the pursuit of pleasure.
Make your teamwork stronger with these unsurpassed tools
There’s no way a single person can out-perform a well-oiled team. No matter how intelligent you might consider yourself. Even more: only with teamwork did humanity survive and thrive. Everyone had a role to play, a job to do. And that was way back when. Even today only the best teams in the world beat the market… Read More Read More The post Make your teamwork stronger with these unsurpassed tools appeared first on start.me.
Baby Alfie, the Latest Victim of Omnipotent Government
[image: undefined] Twenty-three-month-old Alfie Evans, passed away in a British hospital on Saturday. While the official cause of death was a degenerative brain disease, Alfie may have been murdered by the British health system and the British high court. Doctors at the hospital treating Alfie decided to remove his life support, against the wishes of Alfie’s parents. The high court not only upheld the doctors’ authority to override the parents’ wishes, it refused to allow the parents to take Alfie abroad for treatment. In upholding the government’s authority to substitute its judgme... more »
Will There Be a Nobel Literature Prize This Year?
For the first time since 1943, there's a notable risk that no Nobel Prize in literature will be awarded this year.
Does The Human Body Replace Itself Every Seven Years?
While the vast majority of cells would be replaced every seven to ten years, some cellular outliers make such a statement pointedly false.
So much for "white privilege"
Jordan Petersen puts "white privilege" in perspective, and demonstrates what a stupid concept it is. Word. Peter
Rio’s Governor, Ex-Security Secretary Accused of Corruption
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Current Rio de Janeiro governor, Luiz Fernando Pezão and former Rio State Security Secretary José Mariano Beltrame denied in separate statements over the weekend of receiving bribes from former governor Sérgio Cabral’s financial operator, Carlos Miranda. Miranda sealed a plea-bargaining agreement with authorities where […]
The Least Known (and Best Performing) Precious Metal
By Clint Siegner Gold and silver have risen substantially off the price bottom put in just 2-½ years ago, but the gains have yet to... more »
China Begins Monitoring Brain Waves in the Workplace and Military
By Nicholas West Like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, China is offering a grim vision of the future as it implements a full-scale... more »
Your Genome May Have Already Been Hacked
By Norman A. Paradis, Dartmouth College On April 25, California law enforcement announced the possible capture of a long-sought serial killer. Shortly after, it was... more »
The Dystopian Threat of Universal “Benefits”
By Paul Cwik Universal government benefit programs are not gifts; they are contracts. It is graduation time again, and students are getting ready to leave... more »
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