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The U.S. Army Wants To Replace the M2 Bradley
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Esmeralda Cervantes) Popular Mechanics: *The Army’s Next Fighting Vehicle Will Be a Troop Carrier* *A replacement for the M2 Bradley is next on the Army’s list of priorities* The U.S. Army is concentrating its efforts on fielding a new infantry fighting vehicle. The new vehicle will replace the M2 Bradley, first fielded in 1981. The vehicle will incorporate new technologies that the Army has increasingly had to bolt onto the older vehicle, as well as be more lethal and survivable against modern threats. The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle was introduc... more »
German Chancellor Merkel's Coalition Partner Will Not Support Her Immigration Deal. German Government Now At Risk Of Falling
German Chancellor Merkel and Interior Minister Horst Seehofer *DW:* *Angela Merkel's coalition partner escalates asylum row* The row in the German coalition government over asylum policy re-ignited on Sunday as Interior Minister Horst Seehofer defied Chancellor Angela Merkel over asylum policy. Merkel is facing a new government crisis. German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer dramatically re-escalated the row over asylum policy on Sunday evening by calling Chancellor Angela Merkel's European Union deal over asylum policy as "not having the same effect" as the national measures he ha... more »
Cancer study questions need to move students farther from LaPlace chemical plant
Small difference in cancer risk result of reduced emissions from Denka Neoprene plant
Plastics sweep top 10 list of trash collected in world's oceans
For the first time, plastic dominates the Ocean Conservancy's list of common marine garbage.
Here's how much Louisiana coast is disappearing from roseau cane plague
Big losses recorded in first assessment of receding land due to roseau cane die-offs.
Bayou Bridge Pipeline expects completion by October
That's if a federal appeals court doesn't order another halt to the work.
What's the Gulf Coast's future in confronting rapid environmental changes?
Major effects of global warming, sea level rise, stronger storms over decades, centuries feared
Another Fatal Blow to The West’s Precious White Helmets Narrative
*Going Underground* | "Too many times we've seen the same child in photographs, year after year, always covered in dust."
REPORT: British Air Force Bombed Syrian Army Position in Southeast Syria
*21WIRE + Almasdar News* | US-led coalition now desperate to preserve its last remaining jihadi enclaves and thwart Syria's efforts to liberal its own territory.
Estimating Cost of Trudeau’s Carbon Tax
We’re finally told what the carbon tax will cost us. Are you sitting down? Kenneth Green writes in Financial Post. Excerpts below in italics with my bolds. Households in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia will be hit with more than $1,000 of carbon tax per year, while those in British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba will […]
A Look At 10 Of The Largest And Most Important Tank Battles In History
Panzer IIIs and IVs on the southern side of the Kursk salient at the start of Operation Citadel, July 1943. Wikimedia commons *Ben Brimelow, Business Insider*: *Here's how 10 of the largest and most important tank battles in history played out* The tank is one of the most important weapon systems on the battlefield. Few weapons strike enemy soldiers with the fear that a fully loaded tank rolling towards them does. After their trial by fire on the fields of Europe in World War I, tanks have become a necessity for any army that wants to be considered a serious foe. In the one hund... more »
Police Caught Giving Suspects to Hospital for Involuntary Human Experiments with Date Rape Drug
By John Vibes Minneapolis, MN – Last week, The Free Thought Project reported that cops were caught injecting unruly suspects with the powerful sedative ketamine,... more »
James Comey sabotaged deal to grant Julian Assange immunity
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 39. More The post James Comey sabotaged deal to grant Julian Assange immunity appeared first on The Duran.
Salvini rules out refugee centers in Italy
"We will also close ports to NGO ship refuelling activities", Salvini added. More The post Salvini rules out refugee centers in Italy appeared first on The Duran.
Paradigm Shift: Senate Approves Bill To Legalize Hemp, Introduces Bill To Federally Decriminalize Cannabis
After 80 years of prohibition, the Federal Government has finally started taking meaningful steps towards ending the failed war on cannabis. The post Paradigm Shift: Senate Approves Bill To Legalize Hemp, Introduces Bill To Federally Decriminalize Cannabis appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
EXCLUSIVE: Young Mother Tried to Help Police Arrest a Suspect, But Cops Killed Her Instead
[image: young] A young mother was shot and killed by police after she attempted to help officers catch a man who had a warrant for his arrest. The post EXCLUSIVE: Young Mother Tried to Help Police Arrest a Suspect, But Cops Killed Her Instead appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Cop Executed Unarmed 15yo Boy After He Stole the Car of a Molester Who Kidnapped Him—Lawsuit
The family of a teenage boy who was shot and killed by police has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was a victim of child sex trafficking, fleeing his abuser The post Cop Executed Unarmed 15yo Boy After He Stole the Car of a Molester Who Kidnapped Him—Lawsuit appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
GN Outside Croughton AFB
Reece Chenault from US Labor Against War (USLAW) says, "This is a place where our movements are connected....from this ramped up surveillance outside of the law."
There Is A Naval Superpower Race Underway Right Now Between The U.S., Russia And China
Fortune *USA Today:* *Beneath the surface, a quiet superpower race for nuclear supremacy* WASHINGTON — The world’s three largest naval powers are all developing the next generation of their nuclear submarine fleets, accelerating the underwater arms race between the United States, China and Russia. For now, at least, analysts say America remains by far the most dominant submarine force, even as its chief rivals work feverishly to overcome the U.S. advantages. Each country appears to have different strategic goals, with the U.S. bent on gaining greater cost and operating efficiencie... more »
Trump Is A Con Man-- Maybe The Biggest Con Man In History
Virtually everything he says is meant to manipulate, primarily his low-IQ base. I have a very recent example. Over the weekend he tweeted this for his easily/eagerly manipulated dumbbell fans: Just three days earlier he had tweeted this ALL CAPS message, presumably to congressional Republicans *and* his dumbbell fans, who are, alas, frequently one and the same. You would have thought, maybe, he would have had the brains to delete the first one before sending the second one. But, he doesn't even care that much if people see him as a liar and con man. Like he said during the c... more »
Review Iraq, A History
*Review Robertson, John, **Iraq, A History**, London: Oneworld Publications, 2015* John Robertson was inspired to write *Iraq, A History* by the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which focused international attention upon the country. He sensed how little Americans and the West in general knew about the nation, and wanted to help rectify that. His main goal was to explain how important Iraq was to civilization starting back in ancient times up to the present day. Robertson was well suited for that as he is a professor of ancient Middle East history at Central Michigan University. The coverage ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 1
1943 Mustafa Barzani led rebellion against govt Iraqi troops backed by British airplanes suppressed revolt by Oct 1945 1961 UK sent troops to newly independent Kuwait to protect it from Gen. Qasim’s call that it be annexed 1985 Def Dept official said that US should watch technology exports to Iraq because they could be used for its nuclear weapons program 1986 Iraq escalated air strikes on Iran’s economic infrastructure 1988 Iraq For Min Aziz admitted that Baghdad used chemical weapons in the Iran-Iraq War but said Iran started usi... more »
Wars of None: AI, Big Data, and the Future of Insurgency
Photo Credit: via jpreis.com *Editor’s Note: The rapid pace of technological innovation is changing the nature of warfare, and futurists are busy spinning out scenarios of a U.S.-China clash in twenty years involving nano-technology and fully autonomous weapons systems. Yet how will new technologies shape insurgency and counterinsurgency, which conjures up images of guerrillas hiding in Vietnam's jungles? My Brookings colleague Chris Meserole looks at two of the latest books on the subject and assesses how the balance between rebels and government may tilt.* *** When U.S. Specia... more »
Cái TÔI trong giông bão - Viết bởi M. N. Hopkins
*Cái TÔI trong giông bão * *Bình an giữa rối ren* *Bước **đi** trong cuộc đời...* *bài thơ được truyền cảm hứng từ 1 comment của 1 người lạc quan trong 1 trang mạng khác. Lời thơ động chạm tôi qua từng thời khắc của ngày hôm đó. Tôi thay đổi nội dung 1 chút và đây là ý thơ cuối cùng.*
VIDEO: Civilians killed in rebel mortar attack on Daraa
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:00 P.M.) – At least 1 civilians was killed, 5 others injured as several mortar shells fired by rebel fighters hit the government-held areas in Daraa city as battles heat up in the western countryside of the southern province. According to local sources, militants fired up to 10 mortars into residential districts located […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Kurdish forces, ISIS clash in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:35 P.M.) – A US-backed Syrian rebel group continues fight against the Islamic State in eastern Syria in bid to secure the entire borders with Iraq, with support by American and French forces. Having captured ISIS stronghold of Dashisha some 2 weeks ago, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are now launching the 2nd […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: More militants surrender to the Syrian Army in southwest Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:50 P.M.) – Scores of rebel fighters in southwest Syria have turned themselves in to the Syrian authorities as the Syrian Army continues to gain ground in several areas of Daraa province. The surrendered rebels, mostly FSA affiliated, went through days-long negotiations with the Syrian government mediated by Russia in order to reconcile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian Army showcases downed drone near Hmaymim Airbase
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:35 P.M.) – An armed drone sent by rebels in northern Latakia was shot down by Russian anti-aircraft missiles before reaching its target in the strategic Hmaymim Airbase as Russia continues military support for the Syrian Army countrywide. The failed attack was launched to disturb the Russian forces in the coastal base and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 181 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Global sea ice is 1.2 million sq km higher than last year. And higher than 2011 and 2016. South / North
"Social Security CANNOT Go On Paying As It Has Promised"
*"Social Security CANNOT Go On Paying As It Has Promised"* by Keith Weiner of Monetary Metals "Last week, we discussed Social Security, a Ponzi scheme that is inevitably approaching its default. That leads us to another point in our broader discussion of capital destruction. Let’s illustrate with an example. *The Fraudulent Promise: *Suppose Eric works for wages. He is 50 years old. His house is paid off, he has no student loans, and owns his car outright. He has no debt (he is a rare type of person). His kids are out of college. He has no expenses except ordinary living costs, and ... more »
King Abdullah II Of Jordan Takes His Son To The Firing Range To Celebrate His 24th Birthday
*Warzone/The Drive*:* King Of Jordan Wields Unique Firearms During Son's Birthday Shooting Drill* *The Queen of Jordan touts video of King and Crown Prince having a celebratory day at the range practicing close-quarter combat tactics.* King Abdullah II of Jordan portrays himself very much as a warrior monarch and has a deep background in special operations and helicopter flying. To this day, the 56-year-old ruler of the Hashemite Kingdom does regular drills with commandos from the country's sprawling special operations apparatus and sometimes we get to see him in action. Such was ... more »
Keep it in the ground … by blocking pipelines
If they can’t stop energy development, they block pipeline transport (and get unexpected help).
Mexican Voters Go To The Polls Today To Elect A New Government
*CNN: **Mexican voters to pick president and more than 3,000 other officials* (CNN)Mexican voters are heading to the polls Sunday in a historic election that could potentially reshape the country. Voters will choose a new president and more than 3,000 other posts, including a new Congress, several governorships and municipal seats. President Enrique Peña Nieto cannot run for re-election because presidents are limited to one six-year term. Some 89 million people are eligible to vote in Sunday's elections but millennial and the so-called Generation Z are expected to play a key rol... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Mini Neanderthal Brains Will Be Connected To Robots US Allows Nestle to Keep Piping Water from Drought Ridden Southern California Scientist at Allergan Shot https://heavy.com/news/2018/06/tristan-beaudette/ Almost 600 arrested during protest against Trump immigration policy at Senate offices https://www.circa.com/story/2018/06/28/nation/almost-600-arrested-during-protest-against-trump-immigration-policy-at-senate-officesFree Speech Vs Union Dues https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1466_2b3j.pdcAmerica's Cheese Stockpile Just Hit A Record High NSA Quie... more »
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Sam Pizzigati makes the case for an effective maximum wage - and notes that the U.S.' historical top tax brackets were based on the recognition that excessive top-end income can have harmful effects for everybody: In 1942, shortly after Pearl Harbor, FDR asked Congress for a 100% top tax rate that would leave no individuals with more than $25,000 of annual income – about $375,000 today – after taxes. America’s top unions backed FDR’s plan – and so, Gallup pollsters reported, did a clear plurality of Americans. Congress felt the heat. By 1944,... more »
With Nicaragua's Political Crisis Escalating, The Economy Has Collapsed
*AFP*: *Nicaragua's crisis deals a crushing blow to businesses large and small* Managua (AFP) - With hotels, restaurants, bars, stores, workshops and even tortilla sellers driven out of business or struggling to survive, and with thousands of people left jobless, the turbulent political crisis sundering Nicaragua has taken a broader toll, plunging its economy into a tailspin. The wave of violence unleashed during harshly repressed anti-government protests has left some 220 people dead. What had been a vibrant tourism industry has been devastated, with ripple effects on the broade... more »
Sunday song
After a 20 year separation The Kinks are reuniting and in the studio making a new album. Great news. Bruce
Ban On Controlled Burning Responsible For Spread Of Saddleworth Fire
By Paul Homewood h/t mud4fun/Dave Ward As the Saddleworth Moor fire continues to spread, experts blame the fire’s severity on the ban on controlled burning: From the Express: Fires have been raging on Saddleworth Moor since last Sunday, while another has been burning in Mid-Wales since Thursday. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather […]
Sunday song
After 20 years of separation The Kinks are reuniting and in the studio making a new album. Good news. Bruce
Episode #239 – ‘The Beast from East’ with Basil Valentine and guest Jay Dyer
*SUNDAY WIRE SHOW* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
Sunday song
After a 20 year separation The Kinks are currently in the studio, reunited, and working on a new album. Needless to say I am thrilled. See an interview with Ray Davies *here.* Bruce
Sunday song
After a 20 year separation The Kinks are currently in the studio, reunited, and working on a new album. Needless to say I am thrilled. See an interview with Ray Davies *here*. Bruce
EXCLUSIVE: Man Who Caught Cops in Fake Drug Bust Finds Dozens of Victims From The Same Setup
[image: dozens] A barber who believes he was set up by police to justify a drug raid on his home, claims he is one of dozens of victims caught in the same setup. The post EXCLUSIVE: Man Who Caught Cops in Fake Drug Bust Finds Dozens of Victims From The Same Setup appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Google’s ‘Arbiter of Hate Speech’, SPLC Forced to Pay $3M for Falsely Labeling People as ‘Extremist’
[image: splc] Facebook, Amazon, and Google were caught working with the heavily-biased SPLC to determine which organizations are "hate groups." The post Google’s ‘Arbiter of Hate Speech’, SPLC Forced to Pay $3M for Falsely Labeling People as ‘Extremist’ appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
The Influence And Legacy Of Princess Diana Continues
*WNU Editor:* On the insistence of the GF's daughter last night, she wanted my permission to put up a Facebook post on my/our *Bookyards page * to acknowledge that on this day Princess Diana would have been 57 (Bookyards is a free ebook library that I have been supporting for 17 years). So she put it up .... 7 hours later over 40,000 people have seen it, 1,300 have engaged it, 30 have commented on it, and 47 have shared it. And the numbers are accelerating as more people start to share it. She died 21 years ago .... but wow .... her legacy is still there, and it is those who are t... more »
Hard Road to a Soft Brexit
Michael Gove lost his famous cool, you say? Took hold of Theresa May's custom plan and, with all the menace of a rabbit with a carrot, ripped it up did he? Aaah, bless his cotton socks. Well, no wonder he was peeved. As the most prominent Brexiteer in the cabinet after the noted self-publicist, you can understand why he might be miffed. However badly Johnson behaves, May just laughs it off and emits panicky signals that she's caving to his demands but Gove, well, who cares? According to the BBC, Gove was uncharacteristically aggro because he believes a customs arrangement (May's pr... more »
Today Is Canada Day!!!!!
*WNU Editor*: It is going to be *35C in Montreal today* (with the humidity it will feel like 44C). The GF wants to be on a beach .... so it is off to a beach later today.
Editor's Note
To all readers of WNU: I am blogging from a different computer right now and I have noticed that my spell-check function is completely malfunctioning. Sorry for all the grammar mistakes/etc. for the past few days. I have now instituted a policy of re-reading what I post.
Urban landowner rights versus zoning bylaw practice in Old Ottawa East by Denis Rancourt
This article was first published in the July 1, 2018 issue of the Ontario Landowners Association: http://www.ontariolandowners.ca/news/urban-landowner-rights-versus-zoning-bylaw-practice-in-old-ottawa-east-by-denis-rancourt/ Basically, a small neighbourhood in Ottawa is being devastated by large three-storey multi-unit buildings being built next to family homes, sometimes encasing and
Met Office issues first thunderstorm warning per BBC News
Wow, or not... The BBC report https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-44672292 first that: 'The Met Office has issued its first weather warning for a thunderstorm in its 164-year history, after days of sweltering temperatures.' Wow, the first time in 164 years, that sounds serious, must be climate change. Read on... 'The weather service introduced the new advisory for thunderstorms last month.' So not that wow after all.
ICYM: Welcome July Edition (7/1)
July is here, coming in with flaming balls of fire. But there are still things to read, and here are some of them. Remember to share. You can be the person that amplifies someone's voice. *Bill Gates Failed Experiment* Wendy Lecker takes a look at the news that Gates failed to fix education yet again. *Retaining Baby Teachers * A look at how -- and how not -- to hold on to those fresh new teachers. *Are Teachers Necessary? * Steven Singer is not just asking a philosophical question. It's a practical concern of modern ed reform. *The Psalm of Mark Janus (The Freeloader)... more »
July3:
A story that won't make the irving press. //www.haaretz.com/us-news/85-year-old-rabbi-arrested-during-trump-immigration-policy-protest-1.6222744 _____________________________________________________________
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*Carmen Gorska Putynska* *Carmen Gorska Putynska, PhD student, School of Civil Engineering, University of Qld, AustraliaCarmen was featured in the glossy University of Qld. propaganda periodical called "Contact". As a graduate of U.Q. I get it mailed to me. She was featured as part of an assembly of women students who were doing well: Feminist propaganda, in short.For once however I found something I liked in it. The picture above first struck me. She has the good looks which are alarmingly common in Polish women.In addition to my male chauvinist porcine nature, h... more »
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*Greenies are cheering as research finds that air pollution gives you diabetes-- but does it?* *Some rather amusing "research" below. In summary, the controls were inadequate and the effects minute. As a bonus, sea air was found not to be especially good for you.Two major demographics that affect health generally are poverty and IQ. Smart people live longer and poor people die younger. So unless you take account of both, your results could be a result of one or both instead of the cause you think you are studying. But data on both is pesky to gather so most m... more »
90th Hottest June On Record
Drudge is reporting “record hot temperatures” in June, when in fact there were almost none. Almost all US record June daily maximum temperatures were set prior to 1989, with CO2 below 350 PPM. The peak years were 1933, 1911, 1988 … Continue reading →
Three Weeks Left To The Arctic Melting Scam
June has finished with Arctic sea ice volume fourth highest in the DMI record, behind 2004, 2003 and 2014. But the big story is the slowdown in melt rates since 2012. The average June ice loss since 2012 is down … Continue reading →
Sunday song
After a 20 year separation The Kinks are currently in the studio, reunited, and working on a new album. Needless to say I am thrilled. See an interview with Ray Davies *here*. Bruce
British Fighter Jets Bomb SAA and Allies Near al- Tanf
* RAF Bombed Syrian Forces at Border of Iraq/Jordan* *A Typhoon fighter jet dropped a 500lb laser-guided bomb during a firefight last month near the intersection of Syria’s border with Iraq and Jordan. A Syrian army officer was killed and seven others were wounded, according to local reports.* *NYpost* *British forces have bombed Syrian troops loyal to the country’s president, Bashar al-Assad, for the first time since April.* *A Typhoon fighter jet dropped a 500-pound laser-guided bomb near Syria’s borders with Iraq and Jordan last month, according to the Sunday Times of London.*... more »
Elon Musk ‘to build the world’s biggest battery’ in Britain as part of £400m plans to carpet a swathe of Kent marshland with almost a million solar panels
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey Green campaigners fight giant solar farm set to trash Kent marshland: From the Mail: Green campaigners are fighting to block a £400 million plan to build a solar energy farm the size of 600 football pitches on marshland that provides a habitat for rare birds such […]
The Politics of Shame and Disaffection
OK, so I admit- I have too much time on my hands on the weekends. But I'd like to make some serious points. About a year and a half ago, in December 2016, *The Nation* published a piece entitled, "This Political Theorist Predicted the Rise of Trumpism. His Name Was Hunter S. Thompson." In it, she tried to produce a thread that would've spanned from 1966, the year after HST had published his book, *Hell’s Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs*, and the so-called election of Donald Trump. The author, Susan McWilliams, didn't conclusivel... more »
Needless To Say, Not All Democrats Are For Abolishing Ice
The other day, I mentioned on Twitter how interesting it will be to see the next Congress' likely most progressive member, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Some of the most conservative Democrats in Congress are part of that caucus. A full dozen have F's for their lifetime crucial vote score from Progressive Punch-- from bad to worse-- Tony Cardenas (CA), Juan Vargas (CA), Norma Torres (CA), Darren Soto (FL), Salud Carbajal (CA), Vicente González (TX), Pete Aguilar (CA), Filemon Vela (TX), Raul Ruiz (CA), Lou Correa (CA), Jim Costa (CA) and Henry C... more »
Lowest surface temperature on earth measured near East Antarctic divide
Scambos, T.A., Campbell, G.G., Pope, A., Haran, T., Muto, A., Lazzara, M., et al. (2018). Ultralow surface temperatures in East Antarctica from satellite thermalinfrared mapping: The coldest places on Earth. Geophysical Research Letters, 45. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018GL078133 We identify areas near the … Continue reading →
Debunking fake climate claims regarding arctic sea ice
“James Hansen was dead wrong about all of his forecasts over the past 30 years, so fake climate scientists and the fake news press have quite predictably ramped up their lies and claim the exact opposite.” click here
Russia say their forces downed all armed drones at Hmaymim Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – A group of unidentified drones has been shot down by Russia’s Air Defense units near Khmeimim Air Base in Syria, the Russian MoD has announced. No damage to the facility was reported. The objects were detected north-east from the military facility on Saturday, the base’s authorities said on Sunday. “All […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] ISIS launches retaliatory attacks against HTS in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) launched retaliatory attacks against Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in rural Idlib after the latter kicked off a major operation in this province. According to pro-opposition activists, the Islamic State executed three fighters from the HTS-allied Free Idlib Army, yesterday, killing at least three members of the latter […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel wants only Syrian pro-gov’t forces near border – Haaretz
The Israeli military has reportedly drawn its “red lines” for the ongoing fighting between the Syrian government and militants along its northern border, ruling out a direct clash with pro-Assad forces and claiming that they alone must take over the conflict zone. According to Haaretz, Israeli defense officials said they did not expect a direct confrontation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military attacks YPG forces in northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Turkish military launched heavy artillery towards the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units’ (YPG) positions in the northern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate last night. According to pro-opposition activists via social media, the Turkish military pounded the YPG’s positions around the towns of Malkiyah and ‘Anab; this resulted in the death […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
India’s defense acquisitions council approves S-400 deal with Russia
The Defense Acquisitions Council (DAC) of India has given its final approval to an agreement to purchase S-400 air defense missile systems from Russia, despite Washington’s opposition, Times of India reported on Sunday, citing informed sources. The deal gained preliminary approval from the DAC in 2016. However, the final document, which was discussed during the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels preparing joint offensive against Syrian Army in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels are preparing to launch a large-scale offensive in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate, pro-opposition activists reported on Saturday. The jihadist rebels announced on Saturday that they have formed a central operation room that will play a major part in the upcoming offensive against the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russia resumes peace talks with rebels in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The peace talks between the Russian Reconciliation Center and Free Syrian Army (FSA) have resumed after failed first round, the Reuters News Agency reported this morning. According to the Reuters report, the Syrian opposition and Russian reconciliation delegation resumed their talks to implement a peace agreement. The report added that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
British Air Force bombed Syrian Army in southeast Syria – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:50 A.M.) – The British Royal Air Force bombed the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies in southeast Syria last month, the Sunday Times reported this morning. According to the Sunday Times report, A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet dropped a 500 pound laser-guided bomb on the Syrian Armed Forces near […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military presence in Syria no longer makes sense: Syrian MP
The United States must withdraw its forces from Syria, since its military presence in the region no longer makes any sense amid the successes of the Syrian government’s forces and its allies on the ground, Syrian parliament secretary Khaled Aboud told Sputnik on Saturday. “The United States can no longer keep its forces in Syria since it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria: Residents celebrate as Dael returns to government control (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – Syrians were seen rejoicing in the streets of Dael in the north west of Daraa province, after a deal was reached for the town to come back under government control, footage filmed on Saturday shows. Locals can be seen waving Syrian flags on the streets and chanting slogans in support of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia foils militant attack on strategic airbase (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The rebel forces launched a new attack on the Hmaymim Airport in southwest Latakia last night. Using armed drones, the rebel forces attempted to bomb the Russian military’s positions at the Hmaymim Airport in a bid to inflict damage on the installation. However, despite the surprise attack, the rebel forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sunday morning music
July 4th (for foreign readers, Independence Day in the USA) is imminent; so, here's some patriotic music for the occasion, to celebrate my adopted country. She's no longer so free as she once was, thanks to politicians and bureaucrats, but the USA is still, in my opinion, one of the finest countries in the world. I'm grateful, glad and proud to be here. Peter
White Genocide: The Dystopian Nightmare To Come
Mike Walsh and Lasha Darkmoon have a grim message for those who still believe the corporate media's story about diversity. It's called "soft genocide"
Rise, and Shine!
By Cathy Jameson We got to sneak away last week. We'd planned to do some day trips already and were going to stay somewhat local for a few days, but a friend's generosity opened up an opportunity for us to...
The Endless Apocalypse (Sunday Sermonette)
I've heard it all of my life. Almost all of it comes from the progressives. *Global Warming* - The Polar Caps will melt, and the nations of the world will be flooded with only a few mountain tops remaining. However, if you pay the tax, they won't and the planet will be spared from the apocalypse. *Abortion Rights Activists* - If (insert Republican name here) is elected, you won't be able to kill your own children if you feel that it's convenient. No, we as a nation have insured that not all people are people. It doesn't matter who is in office. *Fuel Prices* - The Middle East will ... more »
U.S.-Israeli teen convicted in Israel for bomb threats during Trump’s rise
The threats stoked claims that Trump's campaign was encouraging "anti-Semitism" and were no doubt cited to prove the growth of such sentiment
WATCH: Bayer + Monsanto = A Match Made in Hell
James Corbett reflects on the nightmare of Monsanto joining with Bayer
Match Made in Hell: Bayer-Monsanto Partnership Signals Death Knell for Humanity
Biotech giant Monsanto poised to merge with an agro-business combine Bayer
Men Who Get Women
A woman does not respect a man she can control.
Rudy Giuliani calls for Iran regime change at rally linked to extreme group
Their proxies were defeated in Syria and the U.S. is loathe to confront Iran militarily directly, lest it get a bloody nose. Hence it is now aiming for regime change in Iran through economics
Birthright walkout is met with vitriolic rage in Israel — ‘Radicals’ ‘You will get raped’
American Jewish Birthright deserters spark an angry response
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, July 1, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Dom Jam @ NOSSO Ipanema (Ipanema) – Alexandre Duarte and guests play jazz standards and a repertoire of Brazilian bossa nova songs. Come for a Sunday jam between friends, […]
Responsibilities - The Wisdom of Omraam Mikheal Aivanhov
*Responsibilities* - the danger of wanting to shirk them before having fulfilled the duties they impose upon us *"Someone who believes they can shirk their obligations in order to enjoy a more pleasant life does not know the strict laws that govern destiny. A woman may think, ‘My husband is such a boring man! I want to find a more entertaining one.’ She finds one and abandons her husband, who obviously suffers as a consequence. But before long, this second man will perhaps make her suffer even more.* *It is not absolutely forbidden to leave a husband or a wife, but not before you... more »
La gestation ex vivo, où en est-on ?
Etat des lieux d’une technologie à la fois réparatrice et transformatrice. https://ieet.org/images/uploads/art01.png
Biblical Exegesis And Confessionalism
For some people, fidelity to the Fathers seems to mean effectively junking the idea of a scholarly reading the Scriptures in their original context. It also means participating in their spirit and reading with the same trembling respect that we bring to our exegesis. The post Biblical Exegesis And Confessionalism appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Five Most Popular Posts in June
What did the business in the last month. Here are the five that you, the audience, found most interesting by, um, reading them the most. 1. Is it Okay to Like Morrissey? 2. Does the EU Have a Death Wish? 3. Centrism on the Streets? 4. A Very English Cover Up 5. The Left after the 2017 General Election I read today that Morrissey has been forced to cancel a load of European concerts because of "logistical issues" (i.e. low ticket sales) after his stupid racist comments earlier this month, so he can take coming the top of my pops as a consolation. Apart from that, a solid month of pol... more »
Two killed, hundreds injured by Israeli gunfire on Palestinian protesters
Over the course of the last month, armed Israeli forces have massacred over a hundred Palestinians More The post Two killed, hundreds injured by Israeli gunfire on Palestinian protesters appeared first on The Duran.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Sunday Thoughts: Can you imagine finding out that Sarah Huckabee Sanders could be your kid's Sunday School teacher? This is a woman who cited Romans 13 (the same verse was used to justify slavery and Hitler's Nazi movement) as biblical proof that it was perfectly OK to rip babies from their mother's arms and tell them that they will never see their child again. Sanders would, therefore, likely bring a new interpretation to the Matthew 19 Jesus quote "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Think twi... more »
Several Killed As Iranian Security Forces Fire On Protestors
تیراندازی در خرمشهر شاهدان عینی از وقوع تیراندازی در خرمشهر، چهارراه مطهری خبر دادهاند خرمشهر در روزهای اخیر شاهد برگزاری تجمعات اعتراضی بوده. این ویدیوها را مخاطبان از ناآرامیهای امشب فرستادهاند pic.twitter.com/g8L4fwnsK9 — BBC NEWS فارسی (@bbcpersian) June 30, 2018 *Times of Israel*:* Several reported killed as Iranian forces open fire on protesters* *Gunshots heard on videos shared on social media of demonstrators in Khorramshahr, where residents have complained of a lack of water* At least four protesters were reported killed in Iran as regime forces opened fire on demonst... more »
VIDEO: MSM Refuse to Cover Gaza Killings
*Robert Inlakesh* | The MSM refuse to report upon Israeli Snipers shooting a 13 yr old child in the head, along with killing a 24 yr old man and injuring upwards of 420 people, at a peaceful demonstrations in Gaza.
Tweets For Today
Mexico elections: Polls due to open after campaign marred by violence https://t.co/oxPDmWou7Z — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 1, 2018 Mexico’s bloodiest election year https://t.co/4Czxq68eVM via @newscomauHQ — John Sullivan (@ZFTWARNING) June 30, 2018 Times of Israel and News Agencies - Several reported killed as Iranian forces open fire on protesters https://t.co/J97mUJK6qD via @timesofisrael — Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) July 1, 2018 North Korea's Kim asked China to bring early end to sanctions: Yomiuri https://t.co/yt7IFNbv5U — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 1, 2018 ... more »
More Fires At Savannah River Nuclear Site in South Carolina? And Vogtle Nuclear Power Station-Construction Site?
Earlier fires with discussion of areas-maps: https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2016/08/19/three-more-fires-at-the-savannah-river-nuclear-site-august-16-17-18-h-area-a-area-srnl-n-area/ https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2016/08/15/fire-at-h-area-of-the-savannah-river-nuclear-site-august-7th-2016/ The fires listed below, sensed from space, may or may not be … Continue reading →
UK Fires In Relation To Nuclear Sites
“Moorland fire in north England spreads, major incident declared Posted:Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:05:41 -0400 LONDON (Reuters) – Fires on moorland … Continue reading →
With Google Out Who Will Develop The Pentagon's AI Program?
Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, provides command and control of air power throughout Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and 17 other nations. The CAOC is comprised of a joint and coalition team that executes day-to-day combined air and space operations and provides rapid reaction, positive control, coordination, and de-confliction of weapon systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang) *Defense Tech*: *With Google Out of Maven, DoD Still Wants AI to Sort Surveillance Data* Even as the U.S. Air Force continues to search out potential solution... more »
The Poet: Charles Bukowski, "Mind and Heart"
*"Mind and Heart"* "Unaccountably we are alone forever alone and it was meant to be that way, it was never meant to be any other way - and when the death struggle begins the last thing I wish to see is a ring of human faces hovering over me - better just my old friends, the walls of my self, let only them be there. I have been alone but seldom lonely. I have satisfied my thirst at the well of my self and that wine was good, the best I ever had, and tonight, sitting, staring into the dark I now finally understand the dark and the light and everything in between. Peace of mind and heart a... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, "iTunes Festival" (9/17/2013)
Ludovico Einaudi, "iTunes Festival" (9/17/2013) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzGk9C8KI0w ○ *Playlist:* 0:00 Lady Labyrinth 0:4:44 Waterways 0:12:51 Walk 0:16:40 Time Lapse 0:22:52 Life 0:26:15 Experience 0:33:18 Underwood 0:37:46 Burning 0:41:00 Orbits 0:47:52 Brothers 0:49:44 Newton's Cradle 0:58:27 Berlin Song 1:02:54 Tu Sei 1:12:03 Stella del mattino 1:14:09 I Giorni 1:18:00 Fly 1:23:00 The Tower 1:30:39 Nightbook 1:35:41 Eros 1:45:10 Eden Roc 1:51:45 Lady Labyrinth improvisation
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Top to bottom, this colorful and broad telescopic mosaic links Markarian's Chain of galaxies across the core of the Virgo Cluster to dusty spiral galaxy Messier 64. Galaxies are scattered through the field of view that spans some 20 full moons across a gorgeous night sky. The cosmic frame is also filled with foreground stars from constellations Virgo and the well-groomed Coma Berenices, and faint, dusty nebulae drifting above the plane of the Milky Way. *Click image for larger size.* Look carefully for Markarian's eyes. The famous pair of interacting galaxies is near the top, not f... more »
"The Eternal Silence Of Infinite Spaces..."
"The eternal silence of infinite spaces frightens me. Why now rather than then? Who has put me here? By whose order and direction have this place and time have been ascribed to me? We travel in a vast sphere, always drifting in the uncertain, pulled from one side to another. Whenever we find a fixed point to attach and to fasten ourselves, it shifts and leaves us; and if we follow it, it eludes our grasp, slips past us, and vanishes for ever. Nothing stays for us. This is our natural condition, most contrary to our inclination; we burn with desires to find solid ground and an ultima... more »
"A Magical Mind: Wish"
*"A Magical Mind: Wish"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOm "When we wish for something our consciousness opens to receiving it like a flower unfolding its petals to receive a bee. From blowing dandelion seeds into the air to throwing a penny into a fountain, we have all felt inspired to make a wish, to whisper our secret desires into the ears of the universe and wait for signs that we have been heard. Some wishes come true while others remain ethereal visions that either stay with us or fade like a star in the light of morning. Whether they come true or not, wishes are important missi... more »
The Poet: William Stafford, "Today"
*"Today"* "The ordinary miracles begin. Somewhere a signal arrives: “Now,” and the rays come down. A tomorrow has come. Open your hands, lift them: morning rings all the doorbells; porches are cells for prayer. Religion has touched your throat. Not the same now, you could close your eyes and go on full of light. And it is already begun, the chord that will shiver glass, the song full of time bending above us. Outside, a sign: a bird intervenes; the wings tell the air, “Be warm.” No one is out there, but a giant has passed through town, widening streets, touching the ground, shouldering aw... more »
"The Eternal Silence Of Infinite Spaces..."
"The eternal silence of infinite spaces frightens me. Why now rather than then? Who has put me here? By whose order and direction have this place and time have been ascribed to me? We travel in a vast sphere, always drifting in the uncertain, pulled from one side to another. Whenever we find a fixed point to attach and to fasten ourselves, it shifts and leaves us; and if we follow it, it eludes our grasp, slips past us, and vanishes for ever. Nothing stays for us. This is our natural condition, most contrary to our inclination; we burn with desires to find solid ground and an ultima... more »
Picture Of The Day
Soldiers conduct airborne operations from a C-17 Globemaster III during Swift Response 18 at Adazi Base, Latvia, June 8, 2018. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery ....* Soldiers Conduct Airborne, Heavy Air Drop During Swift Response 18 *(US Department of Defense).
Why Have Insect-Delivered Diseases Tripled Since 2004?
By Catherine J. Frompovich In May of 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published some rather interesting demographic data regarding insect-delivered diseases... more »
"It Must Be Borne In Mind..."
“It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn’t a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It is not a disaster to be unable to capture your ideal, but it is a disaster to have no ideal to capture. It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is a sin.” - Benjamin E. Mayes ○ “We’re all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” - Oscar Wilde
Dunkin’ Donuts Fires Worker for Message on Homeless Woman’s Cup
An employee at a downtown Cincinnati Dunkin' Donuts who wrote a disparaging message on a homeless woman's cup has been fired.
The Daily "Near You?"
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China Responds To Not Being Invited To This Year's RIMPAC Naval Exercises By Releasing A Hot Diss Music Track On A Promotional Video
*Task & Purpose:** China Dropped A Naval Diss Video Because The US Didn’t Invite Them To RIMPAC * The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy dropped a hot diss track subtly aimed at the U.S. Navy this week, but this is no typical rap beef. When Drake and Pusha T went at it, it was over ghostwriting allegations; China, on the other hand, is likely upset that they weren’t invited to the annual U.S.-led Pacific joint military exercise and naval keg party known as the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, or RIMPAC. But why? Well, in 2016, the last time China was invited to RIMPAC, they basica... more »
Confessions Of A Phonebanker
*Modern phone-banking isn't this glamorous-- and you needn't leave your home* -by a Phonebanker After 8 years, making phone calls to voters on behalf of progressive candidates comes easy. Every afternoon or evening during election season, I open my laptop and log on to one of the many remote phone banks operated by political action committees. I obtain a login pin, dial a number, and wait for the beep that connects me to a voter in the district I am dialing. I talk to the voter about the candidate I am calling for, log their response, and wait for the next number. After an hour or ... more »
Progressives are about as Right about the Economy as they are about Global Warming
Paul Krugman: The Economic Fallout 2016-11-09T00:42:44-05:0012:42 AM ET (Election Night 2016) It really does now look like President Donald J. Trump, and markets are plunging. When might we expect them to recover? Frankly, I find it hard to care much, even though this is my specialty. The disaster for America and the world has so … Continue reading "Progressives are about as Right about the Economy as they are about Global Warming"
What Do Trump Supporters Have to Be Angry About? Nothing. It is the Left that has Everything to be Upset About.
Most Americans don’t want a world ‘where everybody is angry all the time,’ Obama says, injecting himself into midterms (Source) Just who is Obama talking about? Certainly not the Political Right, they are winning every day. The problem is, the anger, especially the angry violent people are exclusively on the political left. The political left … Continue reading "What Do Trump Supporters Have to Be Angry About? Nothing. It is the Left that has Everything to be Upset About."
Multinational RIMPAC Exercises Begin Off The Coast Of Hawaii
*Popuar Mechanics:* *China's Not Coming to America's Big Pacific War Games This Time* But 52 ships, 18 armies, and 26 countries are participating in this year’s RIMPAC. The world's largest (and longest-running) multinational naval exercise began its 2018 edition yesterday, June 27, in Hawaii and southern California. The 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises, hosted by the United States military, is drawing visitors from 25 countries across Asia and the Pacific. But one previous attendee is noticeably absent from this year’s war games: China. *Read more* .... *More News On... more »
“Outsourcing Morality”
*“Outsourcing Morality”* by Robert Gore at Straight Line Logic “Remember when you had to do something virtuous to signal your virtue? Some of the virtuous way back when did virtuous acts and didn’t even tell anyone else about them. If you go into older museums and other civic monuments and look at donors’ names on plaques, you’ll find anonymous donors. They didn’t get a wing named after them, there were no press releases, they just gave to a good cause and that was its own reward. If they were alive today, they wouldn’t have Twitter feeds. Private virtue and public anonymity—incomp... more »
Libyan Strongman Khalifa Haftar Wants To Now Confront the U.N.-Backed Unity Government
Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar has been bolstered by a string of military victories *AFP:** West Libya in strongman's sights after conquering east* After tightening his grip on eastern Libya, military strongman Khalifa Haftar now wants to extend his influence across the west where the UN-backed unity government is based, experts say. One of the most powerful players in the Libyan conflict, the 75-year-old field marshal heads the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) allied with a rival authority in the east. He has been bolstered by a string of military victories in eastern part... more »
South Sudan Ceasefire On The Verge Of Collapse
Al Jazeera: *South Sudan ceasefire violated hours after taking effect* *South Sudan's government and armed opposition trade blame as 'permanent' ceasefire is violated within hours. * South Sudan's latest ceasefire has been violated hours after it began with the government and armed opposition trading blame. South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his opponent Riek Machar agreed, at talks in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday, to a "permanent" ceasefire to take effect within 72 hours, raising hopes of an end a devastating civil war. The conflict erupted in 2013, around two ... more »
Thirty Years Of Failed Climate Predictions
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Tony Heller writes; On June 23 1988, NASA’s James Hansen testified before Congress and made very specific predictions about global warming. In this video I show how he got them exactly backwards, and how scientists and journalists continue to spread baseless misinformation. Video is HERE. OK lefty progressives please…
Analysis of James Hansen’s 1988 Prediction of Global Temperatures for the Last 30 Years
From WUWT: Guest Blogger / June 30, 2018 Guest analysis by Clyde Spencer Introduction There have been articles on WUWT recently, here and here, commemorating the 30 years since James Hansen gave Senate committee testimony about his view of the human influence on climate. Some apologists for Hansen have, without more than subjectively comparing graphs, […]
Energy Changes Society: Transition Stories
Originally posted on Science Matters: Energy Sources and the Rise of Civilization. Source: Bill Gates Richard Rhodes won the Pulitzer Prize for The Making of the Atomic Bomb. He’s written countless other books and his new book about energy called Energy: A Human history. He takes us on a journey through the history behind energy…
GLOBAL WARMING SMACKDOWN! Tankers Trapped In Midsummer Arctic Sea Ice
Originally posted on Climatism: Shipping in the Gulf of Ob is paralysed and the situation complicated, icebreaker company Rosatomflot says. | The Independent Barents Observer “THE global warming, which there has been so much talk about for such a long time, seems to have receded a little and we are returning to the standards of the…
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Calls President Trump After Canada Imposes $16 Billion In Tariffs
President Donald Trump is greeted by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the official welcoming ceremony at the G7 Summit in the Charlevoix town of La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada, June 8, 2018. (Christinne Muschi/Reuters) *Reuters*:* Trump, Trudeau discuss trade, economic issues over phone call* BEDMINSTER, N.J./OTTAWA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau late on Friday to discuss trade and other economic issues, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said on Saturday. The phone call between the two leaders was the fir... more »
Father, Son Who Disagree on Trump Running Against Each Other
A father and son in Rhode Island who disagree about President Donald Trump are running for the same office, one as a Republican, the other as an independent.
Trump Wildlife Protection Board Defends Trophy Hunting
The advisory council appointed by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is stuffed with celebrity hunting guides, representatives from rifle and bow manufacturers, and wealthy sportspeople.
Russia sees threat of Iran-Israel strife escalating in Syria – FM
Russia is concerned that the mutual exchange of fire between Israel and Iran on the Syrian territory as well as Israel’s “initiative” air strikes on the crisis-torn country may result in a large-scale regional conflict, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told the Israeli Kan 11 broadcaster in an interview. “We see … a threat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Terrorist attack targets pro-gov’t Assyrian force in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 A.M.) – A terrorist attack targeted the pro-government Sootooro forces in the provincial capital of Al-Hasakah on Saturday. According to a military report, a motorcycle VBIED (vehicle borne improvised explosive device) targeted a Sootooro checkpoint inside the Al-Ghassaniyah District of Hasakah. The report added that at least five Sootooro fighters were either […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Militants allegedly attack Russian base with armed drones
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 A.M.) – Earlier tonight, a source in Latakia informed Al-Masdar News that the Russian military activated their air defense alarms at the Hmaymim Airport near the port-city of Jableh. According to the source, the Russian military allegedly shot down a number of armed drones that belonged to the militant forces. The source […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian military activates air defense sirens at Hmaymim Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Russian military activated their air defense sirens at the Hmaymim Airport, a source told Al-Masdar News. According to the military source, the air defense sirens were activated around 1:50 A.M. (local time). The reason for the activation is still unknown; however, it is suspected that militants in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian defense contractor to overhaul eight strategic bombers by end of 2018
The Tupolev company will overhaul eight strategic bombers Tupolev-160 and Tupolev-95MS by the end of this year, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Friday. “By the end of this year eight such planes are to be overhauled. This will prolong their life cycle and enhance combat capabilities,” Shoigu said in a distance conference. The missile-carrying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army denies reports of rebel forces retaking territory in southwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – On Saturday, rebel activists reported that their troops managed to retake several areas from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in southwest Syria after launching a powerful counter-offensive. However, a source from the Syrian Arab Army told Al-Masdar on Saturday evening that these reports were false, adding that the military is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Abandoning Defensive Crouch Liberalism Redux
OK, so everybody ignores the final lines of the infamous post on defensive crouch liberalism. But I still think that abandoning it is a good idea -- and indeed, maybe a better idea now than then. For one thing, maybe the Court's "liberals" will now feel liberated to make utopian rather than pragmatic can-we-get-a-fifth-vote-for-this-today? arguments. Justice Sotomayor's dissents in Schuette and the travel ban case can be models. Again, people will have their favorites, but here are some candidates (not all of which I agree with): Affirmative action is constitutionally required. The ... more »
"We Don't Know..."
"Most ignorance is vincible ignorance. We don't know because we don't want to know." - Aldous Huxley • *Related:* “A Psychologist's Take on Willful Ignorance” - http://www.thomhartmann.com/
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