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Trump is rolling back Obama’s vehicle emissions standards
“We need to find the place where we are demanding as much efficiency, as much environmental control as makes sense, but not so much that it begins to have a detrimental affect to highway safety."
NY Times Stands by New Editor Who Sent Vile Anti-white Tweets
[image: ny-times-stands-by-new-editor-who-sent-vile-anti-white-tweets] “Dumba** f***ing white people marking up the internet with their opinions like dogs p*****g on a fire hydrant.” It’s no shock that the preceding was tweeted out on the Web. What may surprise some is that the tweeter was the *New York Times’* new editorial-board hire Sarah Jeong — and that the paper is standing by her even though other similarly vile bigoted tweets have surfaced.
With The DCCC Slapped Down, Syracuse Is Coming Home To The Democrats In November
*Dana Balter beat the DCCC-- now she's on track to beating John Katko* I've been saying it for years-- Cook is a good resource, the day after the election. Their ratings are a joke... way behind reality on the ground. If they say a race is a toss up, it usually means it's in the bag for the challenger. If they claim a race is leaning Republican, it means, it's a toss up. Cook has rated NY-24 (Syracuse), "likely Republican." That's insane. Once the progressive, non-DCCC candidate, Dana Balter, beat the status quo shill the DCCC was pushing, the race should have been rated a toss up. ... more »
Brazil Holds Public Hearing on Decriminalization of Abortion
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Supreme Court started to hear arguments Friday morning (August 3rd) regarding the decriminalization of abortion in the country. More than fifty people, from health workers, to scientists, to human rights advocates, to representatives of religious entities will defend their opinions on the legalization […]
Taxpayer Support for Israel - The National Defense Authorization Act - 2019 Edition
The United States Senate has just passed H.R. 5515 better known as the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (aka the NDAA), a bill that will cost U.S. taxpayers a total of $716.3 billion. The final version (conference report) of the NDAA for 2019 was passed easily in the House with a vote of 359 yeas and 54 nays as shown here with 15 members not voting: As you can see, there were some splits along party lines: The final version of the NDAA was also overwhelmingly approved by the Senate with a vote of 87 yeas to 10 nays (and 3 non-voters) as shown... more »
Review An Analysis of Hanna Batatu’s The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq
*Stahl, Dale, An Analysis of Hanna Batatu’s The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq, London: Macat, 2017* Hanna Batatu’s *The Old Social Classes and Revolutionary Movements in Iraq* is one of the most famous histories of Iraq from the Ottoman era to the after the 1958 coup. While it is widely talked about and citied in many books the problem is its size. The tome is 1,300 pages full of endless data, analysis and charts. That makes it a daunting challenge for the layperson to get through. Fortunately, Dale Stahl wrote this quick 78 page breakdown of the book. ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 3
1954 Nuri al-Said became Iraq’s premier 7th time Went after opposition parties 1990 Amnesty said Iraqi army had arrested Iraqi exiles in Kuwait 1990 Arab League said it would mediate dispute between Iraq and Kuwait after invasion 1990 2nd NSC meeting on Kuwait invasion Bush said he agreed with Thatcher that Iraq’s actions could not stand Bush said regional leaders were just talking about accepting the situation even though didn’t like it NatSecAdv Scowcroft said US wouldn’t accommodate Iraq DefSec Cheney said Iraq was close to Saudi oil fields If didn't seize them would threaten t... more »
Fox: Almond milk found containing real milk recalled in 28 states
The FDA issued a recall yesterday for certain half-gallon cartons of Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because it was found to contain real milk. The issue involved 145,254 half-gallon cartons across 28 states. “The FDA estimates 145,254 cartons were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, […] The post Fox: Almond milk found containing real milk recalled in 28 states appeared first on Health Nut News.
Incredible for your blood vessels, now is the perfect time to grow it
While you may think of planning for and planting a garden as primarily a spring chore, not all vegetables require the summer sun to thrive. Cool weather vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens and kale — members of the cabbage family — prefer chilly fall temperatures and taste even better with a touch of frost. […] The post Incredible for your blood vessels, now is the perfect time to grow it appeared first on Health Nut News.
Horrifying Video Shows Detroit Cop Savagely Beating a Naked Mentally Ill Woman
[image: naked] A shocking cell phone video taken from inside a hospital shows a Detroit cop repeatedly punching a naked woman in the face and head. The post Horrifying Video Shows Detroit Cop Savagely Beating a Naked Mentally Ill Woman appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Police Chief Stole Drugs from Evidence Locker and Then Fatally Overdosed on Them
[image: overdosed] An Ohio police chief was found dead in his home after he'd overdosed on opioids he had stolen from the department's evidence locker. The post Police Chief Stole Drugs from Evidence Locker and Then Fatally Overdosed on Them appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
State Passes Revolutionary Law To Let Elementary Students Have Access To Medical Cannabis In School
[image: cannabis] After an 11-year-old girl secured the right to use cannabis to treat her seizures in school, her state passed a law giving all students the same freedom. The post State Passes Revolutionary Law To Let Elementary Students Have Access To Medical Cannabis In School appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Pakistan’s New Leader Is A Democratically Elected Populist-Visionary
Pakistan’s next Prime Minister was democratically elected in a free and fair election. Bringing corrupt politicians to justice and embracing populism aren’t indicative of “military meddling”, but are the sign of our times, with Khan being the latest visionary leader to enter into office by appealing to the people’s desires. The post Pakistan’s New Leader Is A Democratically Elected Populist-Visionary appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Russia and China build bridges together, successfully fulfill MAJOR infrastructure projects
Russia has certainly been bridge building these past few years, figuratively and literally. The post Russia and China build bridges together, successfully fulfill MAJOR infrastructure projects appeared first on The Duran.
White House Press Secretary MANHANDLES ‘fake news’ Jim Acosta of CNN
President Trump's Press Secretary shows she is made of steel in her daily presser as she calmly dispatches CNN's "White House agitator." The post White House Press Secretary MANHANDLES ‘fake news’ Jim Acosta of CNN appeared first on The Duran.
NATO’s “Summit Declaration” moves troops into direct confrontation with Russia (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 70. The post NATO’s “Summit Declaration” moves troops into direct confrontation with Russia (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
We need more than levees to protect us from storms | Letter
Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune at Louisiana Environment and Flood Control - 13 hours ago
Louisiana's coast has always been -- and always should be -- our first line of defense against storms.
Is the BBC Biased?
About ten years ago, when I was an occasional below-the-line commenter on Biased BBC, a pseudonymous here-today-gone-tomorrow fellow-commenter disagreed with a criticism I had made of the blog, (perhaps impertinent, but sincerely meant.) He replied to me with something like. *“Why don’t you go away and start your own blog? No-one would read it.” * I took that as a put-down rather than a genuine suggestion, and I found it rude and quite hurtful at the time, but in retrospect it was also funny, because obviously, Craig and I did eventually start a blog; admittedly, a comparatively obsc... more »
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - The Globe and Mail's editorial board rightly recognizes that attempts to challenge federal carbon pricing on constitutional grounds represent nothing but a politically-motivated waste of money. Ross Belot laments the Trudeau Libs' decision to respond by watering down already-insufficient plans while making it difficult for anybody to plan around a coherent federal policy. And Fatima Syed reports on allegations that Ontario's provincial election was tainted by prohibited donations from the oil sector. - Meanwhile, Damian Carrington talks to Michae... more »
Mapping Brazil's political polarization online
Márcio Moretto Ribeiro, Professor of Information Systems, Universidade de Sao Paulo at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Data scientists mapped the online behavior of Facebook users in Brazil, the US and Argentina. The result is a startling visual portrayal of just how deeply polarized these nations have become.
Air Force Authorities Probe Mysterious 911 Call
Authorities said the call came during training that included an active shooter scenario in another base area at least a half-mile away, but a link wasn't clear.
Fox Passes Decisions on Apu Character to ‘Simpsons’ Team
Creators of "The Simpsons" have the freedom to handle the show's depiction of Indian shop owner Apu in the right way for their show, a top Fox executive said.
Moscow: US Man Accidentally Sails to Russia from Alaska
John Martin had been traveling down the Yukon River across Alaska on a one-person boat when he ended up in the open Bering Sea
The Great ‘Oracles of War Propaganda’ Blame Everyone But Themselves
*21WIRE* | The term ’fake news’ was created by the mainstream media establishment, but it has seriously "boomeranged back and hit them on the head."
The Ball is in Trump’s Court to Engage Iran
[image: undefined] As I had written last week, a conversation of sorts has been under way between Washington and Tehran. The megaphone is no longer in use, the conversation is in civil tone from public platforms or more meaningfully, through the Twitter. It’s become an almost daily occurrence. Broadly speaking, the communication is between President Donald Trump from the American side, with Foreign Minister Javad Zarif actively interjecting on behalf of President Hassan Rouhani almost in real time. To be sure, the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is listening in. The duet has incrementa... more »
In 1984 and 1988, War Planners Simulated a U.S.-Russia War in Asia. It Would Have Ended Badly.
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Everyone concerned is fortunate that tensions never led to open combat. *The United States took a more aggressive stance in the 1988 wargame. Instead of waiting for a Soviet attack, Washington immediately began air and unconventional offensives against installations in the Soviet Far East, designed to decimate Soviet air defenses and threaten the survival of military-industrial installations. For their part, the Soviets hoped that a reticent military stance and a diplomatic offensive could keep Japan out of the war. This gambit succeeded to a poin... more »
The Air Force Will Soon Make the F-15 Deadlier. The F-35, F-16 and Super Hornet Are Next. Here's How.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * "Engineers are also working on plans to integrate the bomb onto the F-35, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and F-16 as well, Raytheon officials said. The Air Force is already testing the F-35 with the SDB II." *“Full-scale fatigue tests for both the F-15C/D and F-15E are in progress. Final results are still pending, expected to be completed in the 2020 timeframe and will be one of many data points used to assess the size and scope of a possible F-15 service life extension program,” Grabowski said.* The Air Force is arming the F-15 with new weapons to better prepa... more »
The U.S. “Yellow Light” in Yemen
Destroyed House in the South of Sanaa, Dec. 2015 (Source: Wikimedia) The United States continues to tacitly support Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates’s military campaign in Yemen even as the country implodes, Iran’s influence grows and U.S. allies sink into the quagmire. The United States calculated that supporting its allies in favor of preventing Iranian encroachment offers more value than the fallout from the humanitarian crisis. Yet, the newest operation over the port of Hodeidah offers the United States an opportunity to push for peace negotiations. When the Saudi and... more »
WTO rules
Right from the beginning when we saw the EU attitude to the timescale for us leaving, it was clear the EU were going to be behaving like a spoilt spouse doing all they can to wreck the future life of … Continue reading →
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Received from multiple readers, original source unknown: Not a bad question, that . . . Peter
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - August 3, 2018
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - August 3, 2018 Video of LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - August 3, 2018 Join us LIVE at 11am Eastern with our host, Matthew Ogden.
MUCH OF THE RIGHT WANTS TO LOSE THE FIGHT OVER SARAH JEONG
After it was announced that tech writer Sarah Jeong was joining the editorial board of *The New York Times,* right-wingers began circulating critical, snarky tweets she'd written about white people. The *Times* defended Jeong, saying that she'd been under attack and was responding in kind, something she won't do in the future. Jeong provided examples: The right was outraged -- but many conservatives don't want her fired. David French: The *Times* is standing by its hire. Good. It’s time to end termination-by-Twitter and debate bad ideas head-on. (As for whether the *Times* and... more »
Sailed To The North Pole Five Times
Loli tells me he has sailed to the North Pole five times, and that I should spend $10,000 to cruise through the Parry Channel two weeks from now. What could possibly go wrong? Link VentuSky
Lying About The Climate For Billions Of Dollars
With US major hurricanes at a record low, Swiss Re declares them to be the new normal. Major hurricanes now once a decade — not once a century, top insurance firm says NOAA data shows the exact opposite, US major … Continue reading →
Defenders Lock Down in Colorado over Caged and Imprisoned Migrant Children at ICE
Unicorn Riot reporting live on Thursday -- "All eight folks who were detained by police after blockading the driveway entrances to the #ICE #Denver Field Office have been freed from custody. Seven of them were dropped off on the side of a road by police, instead of being brought to jail. More updates to come." #OccupyICE Defenders Lock Down in Colorado over Caged and Imprisoned Migrant
Where did you learn what you know about Russia & Putin?
Who is manufacturing the anti-Putin, anti-Russian hype all across the west? Who benefits from the increasing dangerous tensions between the US-NATO and Russia? How much do you independently know about Russia that you did not learn from the mainstream media? What do you know about the period following the collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991? Who were the 'Harvard boys' that were sent in by the US to 'reorganize' the new Russian economy? How much did you actually know about Iraq before the US 'shock and awe' attack in 2003 and where did you learn what you thought you knew ... more »
China Threatens Tariffs on $60 Billion in US Goods
China Threatens Tariffs on $60 Billion in US Goods by https://www.rt.com/ Beijing has announced plans to slap import taxes targeting 5,207 American products worth $60 billion in retaliation to trade tariffs on Chinese goods imposed by the US. The tariffs would range from 5 percent to 25 percent. – “The implementation date of the taxation measures […]
$700+ Billion Defense Budget Passes with Bipartisan Support
RT America Published on Aug 2, 2018 Congress has given the Department of Defense and President Donald Trump the 2019 National Defense Authorization. The $717 billion budget passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support. According to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation the United States already spends more on defense than China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, France, the UK […]
"Light It Up?"
*"Light It Up?"* by James Howard Kunstler "The Guardians of the Galaxy at National Public Radio were beside themselves Wednesday night reporting that “the lights are blinking red for a 2018 election attack by Russia.” Well, isn’t that an interesting set-up? In effect, NPR is preparing its listeners in advance to reject and dispute the coming midterm election if they’re not happy with the results. Thus continues America’s institutional self-sabotage, with the help of a news media that’s become the errand boy of the Deep State. What do I mean by the Deep State? The vested permanent b... more »
California’s Governor Brown Says Heat Worse Than in Last 10,000 Years
[image: california-s-governor-brown-says-heat-worse-than-in-last-10-000-years] Governor Jerry "Moonbeam" Brown strikes again, arguing that the heat is worse than it was "10,000 years ago" when civilization supposedly began. But Brown is wrong. Civilization did not emerge until about 5,000 years ago or less, and the Earth has warmed and cooled many times, long before modern human industrial activity.
“Malik does not know the basics of the Singapore FTA” – Association of IT Professionals
03-Aug-2018 The Association of IT Professionals convened a press briefing in Colombo regarding the Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in which they stated it appears Member of Parliament Malik Samarawikrama is not versed on the agreement and that they themselves showed the Minister the clause regarding manpower.
RCEP is intended to prevent government regulation and maximize private profit
03-Aug-2018 Newsclick and Peoples Dispatch discuss the context in which the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is being negotiated.
RCEP talks make small progress in Bangkok, while resistance grows
03-Aug-2018 The 23rd round of the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks over 10 days in Bangkok managed to resolve two more chapters, one on customs procedures and trade facilitation and one on government procurement.
Asia's evolving ‘free' trade deal may not benefit workers
03-Aug-2018 Labor unions and workers' rights advocates fear that the secretive RCEP agreement will further erode workers' rights in the Asian region, while strengthening the hands of investors who may be able to sue governments for changing laws such as setting minimum wages, that would erode their profitability.
First Nation elder on his way home, after Freedom Flotilla to Gaza attacked by Israeli military
Larry Commodore, Sto:lo First Nation, on his way home, after he was injured and imprisoned when the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza was attacked by Israeli military By Canada Boat to Gaza Censored News Larry Commodore, elder and former chief of the Stó:lō First Nation (near Chilliwack, B.C.) is finally on his way home. Larry is shown on the right of the photo next to the Palestinian ambassador to
China announces its readiness to place tariffs on $60 billion in US goods
China is set to levy tariffs on $60 billion in US goods. The post China announces its readiness to place tariffs on $60 billion in US goods appeared first on The Duran.
Happy birthday, Retraction Watch: We’re eight today
Hey, we’re eight today! Every year on August 3, we like to remind readers of everything we have to celebrate on our anniversary — and of what a privilege it is to be able to do this work. We’ve come a long way since we launched in 2010. For one, we’re one shy of 4,500 … Continue reading Happy birthday, Retraction Watch: We’re eight today
Sarah Sanders schools Jim Acosta on decency...
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Osama Bin Laden's Mother Speaks For The First Time
Alia Ghanem at home in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian *The Guardian*:* My son, Osama: the al-Qaida leader’s mother speaks for the first time * Nearly 17 years since 9/11, Osama bin Laden’s family remains an influential part of Saudi society – as well as a reminder of the darkest moment in the kingdom’s history. Can they escape his legacy? On the corner couch of a spacious room, a woman wearing a brightly patterned robe sits expectantly. The red hijab that covers her hair is reflected in a glass-fronted cabinet; inside, a framed photograph of her ... more »
Cop Who Was Bullied in School Made Hit List, Started Killing His Former Bullies, Says Friend
[image: bullied] A former friend of an alleged murderer in Texas says the former cop has comprised a list of people who bullied him in high school and is taking them out. The post Cop Who Was Bullied in School Made Hit List, Started Killing His Former Bullies, Says Friend appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Syrian Army uncovers weapon caches in recaptured Quneitra towns
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:10 P.M.) – As part of a wider mop-up operation aimed to fully secure the recently-liberated towns in Quneitra province, the Syrian forces found more weapon caches. The seized weapons include US-made TOW missiles, assault rifles, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, IEDs and various types of ammunitions. Besides that, Saudi and Israeli-made medical and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian forces bracing for full-scale offensive in east Swaida
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Army is amassing forces to launch an all-out assault to cleanse the entire territories controlled by the Islamic State in east Swaida countryside. The expected offensive will be heavily supported by the Russian Air Force. Prior to the ground invasion, more than 50 airstrikes were conducted last night […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army intensifies assault on northern Hama as they prepare for major offensive (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently intensified their assault on the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this week. Units from the Syrian Arab Army’s 11th Tank Division launched a barrage of artillery shells and missiles towards the Islamist rebel defenses, today, hitting several of the latter’s posts near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military arrives at occupied Golan Heights border (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Russian military police secured UN mission access to Golan Heights on Friday, for the first time since the beginning of the conflict in Syria on. Deputy commander of the Russian forces in Syrian Arab Republic Sergei Kuralenko said that today’s event will allow the UN mission to “fully fulfil its obligations […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi-led Coalition blames Houthis for the massacre in Hodeidah
A spokesman for the Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting Houthis in Yemen has blamed the latter for Thursday’s attacks that killed dozens of civilians in the port-city of Hodeidah. At least 50 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens more hurt after the Saudi-led Coalition bombed a fish market inside the Hodeidah Governorate’s provincial capital. The Yemeni […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army strikes jihadist rebels near Turkish border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched another round of powerful strikes on the jihadist defenses in the northern countryside of Latakia this week. Using heavy artillery and missiles, the Syrian Arab Army’s Special Forces and Republican Guard repeatedly struck Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions inside the Jabal Turkmen and Jabal Al-Akrad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN mission arrives at foot of occupied Golan Heights via Syria 1st time in 7 years
The Russian military police have ensured the UN mission’s passage to the foot of the Golan Heights through the Syrian territory for the first time since 2011, when the military conflict broke out in the country, Deputy Commander of Russia’s Land Force Lt. Gen. Sergei Kuralenko said Friday. “A very important event took place today, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Yarmouk Basin region after liberation from ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is in full control of the Yarmouk Basin region for the first time in several years. The battle for the Yarmouk Basin region began late last month, when the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Division and Tiger Forces branch shifted their attention from the Al-Quneitra Governorate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hariri refuses to visit Syria and meet with Assad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri reportedly told his political party this week that he refuses to visit Syria and meet with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. Citing Hariri’s speech to the Future Movement on Tuesday, the Middle East Monitor reported that the Lebanese premier refuses to travel to Syria and meet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Jihadist rebels launch another attack in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – For the third time in the last 72 hours, the jihadist rebels have mounted an attack on the provincial capital of the Aleppo Governorate. According to a military communique from Aleppo, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham heavily shelled the Al-Hamdaniyah District and 1070 Housing Project this morning, resulting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Halifax parents allege that coaches of a U16 football team that went to Texas were “out drinking every night” and there was “no supervision” of the children
News 1. Oil leak From a Nova Scotia Power press release: Late this afternoon (THURSDAY), Nova Scotia Power’s Tufts Cove Generating Station had a limited oil leak from an exterior pipe at Tufts Cove that runs from onsite storage tanks along the harbour-side of the facility into the plant. Plant staff immediately activated environmental response protocols […]
The porch mysteries
Bob is starting his 9th mystery of porch reading of the summer. So when he announced at 8:30 a.m. that Andrea had been murdered (in chapter 1) I was a little startled. Although I was the librarian, I don't read mysteries or even much fiction. Our daughter supplies them by the sacksful. He's been through all the Maisie Dobbs, and Charles Todd, now roaring through Mary Higgins Clark, and has sampled a few Agatha Christie.
Something To Cheer About
Michael Harris reflects over at *ipolitics* on why throwing in the towel is never the right choice. And, rather than preach, he tells a story rooted in recent history: This week in Canada there was a remarkable example of how a few people with a head for glory, a plucky band of scientists, changed history in this country. Kenora MP Bob Nault announced on behalf of the Trudeau government an investment of $4 million in the world-renowned Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario. It was a very good move — and the second batch of funding for the ELA from Ottawa since 2016. Th... more »
July Arctic Sea Ice Extent Highest Since 2005
By Paul Homewood http://ocean.dmi.dk/arctic/icecover_30y.uk.php According to DMI, average Arctic sea ice extent in July is at its highest level since 2005. With temperatures at normal levels, there is little prospect of Peter Wadhams predictions coming true this year! Advertisements
WILL KIRSTJEN NIELSEN AND JAMES MATTIS KEEP OPEN AMERICA’S BORDERS TO FLOOD THE COUNTRY WITH EBOLA AS PREDICTED IN MAY’S PANDEMIC SIMULATION?
Is the latest Ebola outbreak a bioterrorism act, and does the daylong pandemic simulation held by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, in May, offer clues as to how Donald Trump and his NWO administraiton intends to leave the borders open to allow the disease to spread, implement martial law measures, vaccines and wipe […]
RED ALERT! 20 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY DIED FROM EBOLA IN DR CONGO WARZONE, CLOSE TO UGANDA AND MIGRANT ROUTE TO EUROPE
From Reuters Twenty people have already died from hemorrhagic fevers in and around Mangina, a densely populated town about 30 km (18 miles) southwest of the city of Beni and 100 km from the Ugandan border, the ministry said in its statement, without saying when the deaths occurred. … They head to a region where […]
WILL A RISKY EBOLA VACCINE REFUSED A US LICENSE IN 2015 BE APPROVED BY TRUMP’S FDA OR BE GIVEN TO AMERICANS UNDER NEW RIGHT TO TRY LAWS?
Sciencemag on the Merck vaccine. On 31 July, the researchers announced that the trial was a stunning success: No one who received the vaccine developed the disease 10 days or more after the shot—presumably the length of time it takes to develop immunity. In the clusters that had to wait for the vaccine, 16 people […]
DISCUSSIONS UNDERWAY ABOUT USING RISKY EBOLA VACCINE IN NEW OUTBREAK
From Sciencemag The vaccine is made from the Zaire species of the virus, which the ministry of health tells Science is the species circulating in Mangina, and was also responsible for the recently ended outbreak. Discussions are now underway about whether to use the vaccine, which proved highly effective in 2015 during an epidemic of […]
FLASHBACK TO MAY WHEN TRUMP ASKED TO RESCIND EBOLA FUNDING ON SAME DAY AS A NEW EBOLA OUTBREAK WAS DECLARED
Daily Beast: Ebola’s Back — And It Could Be Worse Thanks to Trump “…In an email, a White House official familiar with the rescission deal told the Daily Beast that ‘The administration understands the risks posed by infectious disease threats such as Ebola, and that quick action is necessary to stop an outbreak at its […]
DEBT DEATH SPIRAL OF USA ACCELERATES
The US has entered a dangerous phase of its debt death spiral, increasing the risk of social unrest and civil conflict, new figures show. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/07/31/us-treasurys-debt-plan-confirms-worst-fears-trumps-ruinous-fiscal/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-debt-borrowing/u-s-treasury-expects-to-borrow-329-billion-in-third-quarter-idUSKBN1KK28Q The US Treasury said it will seek to borrow almost $800 billion more than initially expected to cover the fiscal deficit in the second half of the year alone. […]
UK publishes first biosecurity strategy
The Telegraph Ben Farmer 31 JULY 2018 • 2:33PM Follow A deadly disease outbreak like a flu epidemic is one of the worst civil emergencies the country could face and Britain must help developing countries to stop new outbreaks, the Government has said. A flu epidemic in the UK could cause hundreds of thousands of […]
Pakistan Considers Mass Privitization Drive As It Seeks IMF Bail out!
*Was I "wrong" on Imran Khan? It doesn't appear so.* *The question is: Was the 5/6 eyes media, mainstream and alt, up to their usual tricks?* *Not my hero. Imran Khan.* * hattip anonymous commenter-* Anonymous*August 3, 2018 at 2:06 AM* *Imran Khan is preparing a massive privatization plan which includes some 200 state-owned businesses. This is to prepare for the incoming IMF loansLink from Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/43253dde-962d-11e8-b67b-b8205561c3fe* *And thanks for saving me some time and effort :)* *Financial Times* *"Imran Khan plans to place state-owned co... more »
Russian Mole At U.S. Embassy In Moscow Had Full Access To Secret Data For A Decade
US embassy in Moscow (Moscow Times) *The Guardian: **Suspected Russian spy found working at US embassy in Moscow* *Exclusive: Russian is understood to have had full access to secret data during decade at embassy.* US counter-intelligence investigators discovered a suspected Russian spy had been working undetected in the heart of the American embassy in Moscow for more than a decade, the Guardian has learned. The Russian national had been hired by the US Secret Service and is understood to have had access to the agency’s intranet and email systems, which gave her a potential windo...more »
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From Jenna Orkin Overpopulation Finally Being Recognized on Facebook video. Coal Plant Going Fully Renewable(?) video.Trump Admin Proposes Auto Plan that Would Increase Fuel Use by 500k Barrels a dayCalifornia's Native Americans Now Want to Secede From Trump's America Paper Ballots are Hack Proof. It's Time to Bring Them Back Protein in Spider Venom Can Help Protect Against Stroke video. Visualizing How America Uses Its Land In 13 Illustrations Saudi Arabia Planned to Invade Qatar Last Summer. Rex Tillerson's Plan to Stop It May Have Cost Him His Job The Problem with the New York ... more »
In 2020, the Chinese Navy Could Launch A Stealth 'Arsenal' Ship. And the Navy Should be Worried.
*Task and Purpose, Sarah Sicard* *Security, Asia* The Chinese are exploring two arsenal-ship versions, according to Popular Science: One is a high-speed surface warship that can submerge at will, while the second is more similar to a traditional submarine. *The concepts have been in the works since 2011, but anticipation is building. According to Popular Science, the diving missile ship’s “proof-of-concept is under construction at Bohai Shipbuilding Heavy Industrial Corporation, to be launched after 2020.”* The Chinese navy may be putting a new spin on a classic warship: It’s lo... more »
Air Force Pilot Shot Down During Vietnam War: Our Pilots Deserve the Best. They Need the F-35.
*Gene Smith* *Security, * "One thing is clear: Investments in programs such as the F-35 will make the difference between success and failure for those following in my footsteps." America’s history is filled with far too many instances where our military personnel were forced to rely on extraordinary bravery and sacrifice to make up for having inadequate and obsolete weapons and equipment. While we honor such dedication to duty, we owe our military better. That is why there should be serious concern about any potential cutbacks to the F-35 fighter program—either by diverting preci... more »
Showdown: Russia's Deadly Armata T-14 Tank vs. America's 'New' M1 Abrams (Who Wins, Who Dies?)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Europe* Can the Army keep up with the latest and greatest from Russia and China? Army and industry weapons developers have begun work on an advanced next-generation...Abrams tank specifically engineered with new weapons, ammunition, laser-spotters and advanced thermal sights able to outrange, outgun and outmatch the most modern Russian and Chinese tanks, service and industry officials said. Advanced networking technology with new, next-generation sights, sensors, targeting systems and digital networking - are all key elements of an ongoing upgrade to p... more »
Rio’s Sixth Annual Wine and Food Festival Begins on August 3rd
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The sixth edition of Rio Wine and Food Festival is opening this Friday, August 3rd, and will be running until Sunday, August 12th. It will feature an unprecedented opening night at the Rio Planetarium, a bus tour with wine tasting, plus events in the south, […]
In blow to Trump, China rejects US request to cut Iran oil imports
Not only has China rejected U.S. calls to cut oil imports but India, the second biggest purchaser of Iranian crude, has just increased its imports by 30 percent
Newton, Monster and Saint
Newton's portrait by Godfrey Kneller (1702)Biographers have idolized and sanitized Isaac Newton’s character to such an extent that the saint and the monster that resided inside him is extremely difficult to discover or understand. Arthur Koestler offers a brief glimpse of the hidden aspect of Newton’s character in his book *The Act of Creation* (Chapter: “Appendix II”): On the one hand [Newton] was deeply religious and believed—with Kepler and Bishop Usher—that the world had been created in 404 B.C.; that the convenient design of the solar system—for instance, all planetary orbits ... more »
Trump's Political Operation... A Joke
Who gives Trump his political advice? I mean the day to day stuff? Whoever it is is definitely an amateur. See that tweet below? You won't see the generic one-size-firs-all endorsement on Trump's Twitter feed. He took it down when someone mentioned to him that though Steve Stivers' district is also in the Columbus area, he isn't the faceless candidate Trump is going to flying into Columbus to back this weekend. Tuesday is the special election between state Senator Troy Balderson (R) and Franklin County recorder Danny O'Connor (D). Trump's clown and his original tweet was featured ... more »
Checking In
*Bab el Mandeb* Since I'm predicting that the current hotspot is the Iranian Theater, you'll find increased reporting there for your education and benefit. The corrupt, lying, smug, sly, filthy, elite mainstream media is too focused on how much they hate President Trump to be bothered with reporting on this. That doesn't mean that it's not of vital interest to the US (and the rest of the world) and that it's not escalating. The Saudi-led Arab coalition declared on Wednesday, 1 August, that it had carried out an assessment of the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ hostile actions against... more »
Wind farms adversely affect radar; Negatively impact military operations
“Wind farms located within 30 nm or within sight of the radar, can significantly impact velocity and spectrum width data, which can cause bad data sampling of rotating storms and false storm motions, along with impacting algorithms used by the … Continue reading →
UnPacked Short: Is there anyone else out there?
How likely is it that life is unique to Earth? In this UnPacked Short, Peter Franklin and Charlotte Pickles discuss the odds of humans being the only intelligent life in the universe. Read the UnPacked behind the Short here. The post UnPacked Short: Is there anyone else out there? appeared first on UnHerd.
BBC is forced to withdraw ‘biased’ immigration video per Daily Mail
BBC busted! 'How the Beeb fudged key facts and figures What the BBC video said: The average Briton is only 36 per cent Anglo-Saxon. What Migration Watch said: The average British person's DNA is at least 90 per cent European. The impact of modern inflows of hundreds of thousands a year is entirely different from the fusing of a comparatively small number from Northern European tribes in the centuries preceding Norman times. BBC: Britain was 'multicultural long before curry and carnival'. Migration Watch: Britain has never been a nation of immigrants. In 1951 less than 4 per ce... more »
The Navy Has One Big Weakness: Old Ship-Killer Missiles (But That Will Soon Change)
*Zachary Keck* *Security, * The U.S. Navy is taking a number of steps to close this gap. Most important among these is the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). LRASM is a DARPA and U.S. Navy-funded program meant to provide the U.S. Navy and Air Force with an offensive anti-surface weapon (OASuW) to counter the growing threats from anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) doctrines. The U.S. Congress is preparing to give a big boost to an advanced version of America’s current anti-ship missiles. In the conference report of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for ... more »
Antifa trains for violence. Forewarned is forearmed.
Antifa has become notorious for its attacks on moderate and conservative groups across the nation. Now James O'Keefe has captured an Antifa instructor teaching members of the group how to attack and injure their opponents. A sample quote: "If you get a good liver or kidney shot, it's pretty much crippling them. They're going to be doubled over and in a lot of pain. If you break one of the floating ribs, which are small and right down here. Those are also very painful, it's hard to move after that, to catch a breath. So one good body shot could potentially give you all the tim... more »
Back to School Budget Woes as Security and Special Education Take Bigger Bite of Pie
By Anne Dachel School districts are working on their budgets, and they have to deal with some huge money issues. First of all, security is foremost in the minds of the people running our education system. They have to be...
Former KKK wizard David Duke praised Jeremy Corbyn victory per The Times
Imagine the screams from the BBC and the Labour Party if a member of the BNP supported a leading UKIP or Conservative politician, there would be headlines for weeks and concerted efforts to destroy the UKIP or Conservative politician. However: 'A white supremacist and former grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan praised the election of Jeremy Corbyn to the Labour leadership as a sign that people were recognising "Zionist power" and "Jewish establishment power". David Duke, who led a branch of the KKK based in Louisiana in the 1970s, told listeners to his radio show in 2015: "It's a rea... more »
ASEAN urges partners to speed up RCEP talks amid US-China trade war
03-Aug-2018 The escalating trade war between the US and China has prompted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to call for accelerated negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a free trade framework involving ASEAN and six partner countries.
International trade community preps for packed autumn agenda, eyeing 2018/2019 deliverables
03-Aug-2018 Upcoming calendar for international trade negotiators, according to ICTSD
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, August 3, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Tribalistas @ Marina da Glória (Glória) – It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Tribalistas may be the biggest band in Brazil right now, and that this tour […]
Lin Gets Boost in Taichung + Polls
And so the Chinese end up giving Taichung Mayor Lin Chia-lung a boost in a tight race with the KMT's Lu (Taipei Times) as their cancellation of the East Asian Youth Games works in Lin's favor: Asked who should be responsible for the incident, 40.5 percent said Beijing, while 31.5 percent said the Taiwanese government. Despite the cancelation, 71.1 percent of respondents said that the city should continue to build the sports venues intended for the Games, while more than 80 percent said that they supported Lin’s appeal to reinstate the Games. *Regarding satisfaction over Lin’s han... more »
US-CN 'trade war' pummels CN the protectionist
With renewed US-CN 'trade war' stories, CN markets and investments are heavily rattled, this week's stockmarkets close, Shenzhen is -21.8% year to date (ytd), Shanghai is -17.1% ytd. As the rhetorics linger, CN markets get deeper into the hole. Which shows how protectionist, how stealth CN is in doing intl business that people cringe at the fear of being discovered. CN remains the worst performing stockmarket in the world this year for several weeks now, Turkey 2nd, KR 3rd, PH 4th, Hungary 5th. See these related stories: *Tim Cook Rescues US Stocks As Trump Crushes China, Turkey* b... more »
And another Labour Party member...
'A British lawmaker suspended for sharing a post on Facebook that said it is a Jewish ritual to drink blood admitted to publishing the article after initially denying it.' He was a local councillor so 'lawmaker' might be over egging the pudding, but yet another example More here at Haaretz https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/suspended-british-lawmaker-admits-to-anti-semitic-facebook-post-1.6336653 obviously not a word on the Labour Party's propaganda arm, the BBC.
The Surrender Of US Positions In Afghanistan, Or Part Of A New Strategy?
For the first time ever, after 17 years of war, Washington has agreed to take a seat at the negotiating table across from the Taliban, one on one. If the Americans really put their minds and backs into such negotiations, then this will be a major change in the US strategy for this war in Afghanistan. The post The Surrender Of US Positions In Afghanistan, Or Part Of A New Strategy? appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The Holocaust and its Deniers
If the Holocaust left Jews with a mission to fix the world, the Jewish State has done the opposite. Gilad Atzmon explains
New York Times Admits it Hired Editor Despite Knowing About Her Horrifically Racist Tweets
To gauge the full depth of Jeong's bigotry just exchange the word "White" for "Black" or worse "Jew".
South Africa Is On The Road To Barbarism
Paul Craig Roberts on how the strategy of divide and rule is being used to undermine and dominate Western society
Murdered By Political Correctness
Like the media, has a review into the murder of Elsie Scully-Hicks glossed over the real factors behind her death?
Jared Kushner’s cynical ‘deal of the century’ for Palestinians in action
There is nothing ground-breaking about Trump's “deal of the century” for Palestinians, except the continued breaking of ground for new Jewish “settlements”
France: Pro-migrant group withdraws support from “extremely dangerous” migrant camp, operations too risky
Pro-immigration group finally realises exactly what it was encouraging and withdraws support
Nearly 300 Sea Turtles Dead As Red Tide Plagues Southwest Florida
Hundreds of sea turtles have washed up dead along the southwest Florida coast as an ongoing red tide event persists in the waters.
Folate Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies
If you’re feeling weak or like you have low energy, folate deficiency might be to blame.
More Public Schools Choosing Meditation Over Detention & Teaching Mindfulness Practices
Meditation has been proven to assist school kids with the stresses and pressures of school.
Is Jeremy Corbyn pro-Palestinian or something else?
Found on the web, not my creation. ' Jeremy Corbyn IS NOT pro Palestinian!!! 🔹He has never spoken out against Pakistan for their part in the slaughter of 25,000 Palestinians in September 1970...!!! 🔹He has never spoken out against the ethnic cleansing of 100,000+ Palestinians to Tunisia by the Hashemites following Black September...!!! 🔹He has never spoken out against the atrocities committed on Palestinians by Saddam Hussein and the theft of their money and property...!!! 🔹He has never spoken out against the atrocities commit...more »
Nikki Haley blasts Iran, Houthis at UN before acknowledging latest massacre in Hodeidah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, blasted Iran and the Houthi forces for their role in the ongoing war in Yemen. Speaking at UN Security Council on Thursday, Haley began her speech by criticizing both the Houthi forces and Iran for the ballistic missile attacks against the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses US of harboring ISIS fighters in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Russian Ministry of Defense has accused the U.S. of harboring Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists in the Tanf region of southern Syria. According to a statement from Russia’s Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, General Sergei Rudskoy, the Islamic State’s numbers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turks respond to US sanctions by hanging banner of Erdogan over Trump Towers
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – A Turkish businesswoman fired back against the U.S. over their recent sanctions by hanging a large poster of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over Trump Towers this week. A poster of #Erdogan was hung on the #Trump Tower in #Istanbul after the #USA sanctioned two #Turkish ministers. pic.twitter.com/1Wn2pW7Ev2 — Ali […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China to allegedly assist Syrian Army in Idlib – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – China will allegedly assist the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in their upcoming battle in southwestern Idlib, the Chinese Ambassador to Syria, Qi Qianjin, told Al-Watan this week. According to the Al-Watan, Qianjin told the Syrian daily that the Chinese military is prepared to ‘somehow’ take part in the upcoming Idlib offensive, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
61% of Israelis Want a Military Operation Waged Against Gaza
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:00 A.M)- A poll suggests that 61% of Israelis are in favor of waging a military campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip. An Israeli ‘Channel 14’ poll, conducted and then released this Tuesday, suggests that 61% of Israelis currently support the initiation of a war against Gaza. A former poll, conducted the month […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 8/3/18"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 8/3/18"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The mainstream media (MSM) refuses to acknowledge the fact the FBI and DOJ used phony research paid for by Hillary Clinton and the DNC to get warrants to spy on Donald Trump and his Administration. It refuses to report there is not one single piece of evidence linking Trump to the Russians, let alone that the entire Mueller investigation was started on totally false pretenses. It ignores former Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, who came out recently on CNN and essentially blamed the failed coup to stop... more »
From Russia with Missiles: China Is Preparing to Test S-400 Air Defense System
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* The S-400 is reportedly able to engage thirty-six targets simultaneously. According to some sources, every unit comes with eight launchers, each one of which is equipped with thirty-two missiles. China is preparing to carry out its first test of the Russian built S-400 air defense system, according to Russian media outlets. News of the test was reported on July 27 by TASS, a Russian media outlet. TASS quoted “a military and diplomatic source” as saying, “It is planned that in late July-early August the unit of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army,... more »
Japan Just Launched a New Destroyer (And Its A Missile-Killer).
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* The first 27DDG-class destroyer, called Maya, is 170 meters long and displaces 8,200 tons. It is primarily designed to enhance Japan's ballistic missile defense capabilities. Japan has launched a new destroyer, and China isn't happy about it. On Monday, Tokyo launched the first of two new 27DDG-class destroyers. The ceremony was held at Japan Marine United’s shipyard at Isogo Ward in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. According to Defense News, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera also attended the launching. The first 27DDG-class destroyer, called Maya, is 1... more »
18 U.S.C. § 371—Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
From the US DOJ: “U.S. Attorneys » Resources » U.S. Attorneys’ Manual » Criminal Resource Manual » CRM 500-999 » … Continue reading →
Bipartisan Group Of US Senators Introduce Defending American Security From Kremlin Aggression Act of 2018 To Increase Economic, Political and Diplomatic Pressure On Russia
“AUGUST 02, 2018 Cardin, Graham, Menendez, Gardner, McCain, Shaheen Introduce Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions Package WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin … Continue reading →
Angelina Jolie and CNN Perpetuate Srebrenica Fake News Narrative
By repeating for the umpteenth time the discredited Srebrenica lies, CNN has reminded us just how much they are willing and able to lie about everything else.
“Images of the Late Homeland”
From Youtube: Yang Shun-Fa is a worker artist from Taiwan. He’s been working in a steel factory for 33 years. In his spare time, he likes taking pictures. He spent 3 years recording the coastal erosion and ground subsidence in the west of Taiwan, and created the photography series “Images of the Late Homeland”. During the shooting, he and his car were once nearly swallowed by the sea. Through the ink-wash-painting-style pictures, he presents the serious environmental issue in a subtle way. _______________________ [Taiwan] Don't miss the comments below! And check out my blog and its... more »
The Lao dam collapse: a tragedy long in the making
International donors need to own up to their own roles in the ongoing Lao hydropower tragedy. The post The Lao dam collapse: a tragedy long in the making appeared first on New Mandala.
Uplifting Orchestral Music - Lost & Found: A Guest Post by K Jee
Published on Oct 8, 2017 Lost & Found: an orchestral, uplifting piece made with a rising progression that i hope brings a good feeling by the end of the song. Please subscribe for more of the journey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPvl... Help me to create quickerer and betterer tracks by joining me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kjeemusic This track was made with a lot of strings and solo violin work and i enjoyed working with the images for the (somewhat corny) video that goes with it. I wish i could spend a little more time on videos so that i can create a bigger stor... more »
FBI Investigating Chinese Espionage in All 50 States
About F**king time. I was fully awake at least two decades ago and i actually think that Nortel was destroyed by them by their accessing bid information. Nothing else made sense at the time. Of course Chinese spying would focus on corporate competition which was the soft underbelly. They are still at it of course. Knocking them out is a priority. It also opens the door for punitive charges against Chinese corporations having State or Military ownership. Prove guilty as charged and whack them first before wasting time in court. All this leads to open access to their markets. I... more »
Ecstasy Helpful For PTSD
We have a range of psycho active drugs that are all potentially useful in a therapeutic setting. That any of them are illegal is ridiculous. Just as surely they all can be used recreationally and potentially abused and need to be managed closely. I think that we have proven that criminalization is a total failure and far worse it blocks research. That we also proved completely with cannabis which was knocked out of funding for decades. Today we have already 600 studies and a clear path forward for multiple medical applications. The good news is that MDMA is proving indicati... more »
Liquid metal feeds Stanford's new high-voltage flow battery
What they are playing with is actually quite dangerous but i do like the idea of have one side been non aquas. Two tanks of fluids was always problematic. More importantly they have a better voltage profile and that infers a greater storage capacity. All good. There are other metals as well for us to consider as well as higher temperature alloys. We are not locked on room temperature except as a convenience. It may even be engineered in as a safety feature. *Liquid metal feeds Stanford's new high-voltage flow battery * *Michael Irving* *July 20th, 2018 * * https://n... more »
Ringmakers of Saturn chpt 10 - The Lunar Connection
This gives us an additional tool to understanding the surface of the Moon. Large devices discharge plasma which can sculpt the surface or at least may well have done so in the distant past. Also understand that it is likely the moon was the forming device used to reshape the Earth's surface four billion years ago. This was done by the expedient of going back in time to actually execute and leaving the moon there to continue operations as needed.. Thus it makes sense that the same thing is done to produce the rings themselves about Saturn. Time is not the problem here. At l... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah No, Rudy. Someone Has Tampered With Your Brain.* We've all watched the horror of someone mentally disintegrating before our eyes. Usually, we know the reason: It's drugs, or alcohol, or, maybe it's some form of dementia. For drugs or alcohol, there's intervention and/or rehab, which may or may not work. If it's dementia, especially if it's brought on by Alzheimer's disease, there seems to be little that can be done. You just try to make the person at least physically comfortable and safe. One thing we don't do is sit them down in a hot TV studio surrounded by bright li... more »
Sanctuary States
Republicans accuse Democrats in places like California of letting illegal immigrants vote. But regardless of whether or not they actually go to the voting booth, they all vote in the electoral college – which is determined by census. The more … Continue reading →
Russian, Iranian Top Diplomats Discuss Nuclear Deal, Preparations for Caspian Summit
Russian, Iranian Top Diplomats Discuss Nuclear Deal, Preparations for Caspian Summit by http://tass.com/ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting on August 2 – SINGAPORE, August 2. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif have held a meeting on the sidelines of […]
Jews Not Related to Biblical Hebrews, Originated in South Russia! Israeli Scientists Proved that Modern Jews’ “Y Chromosome” Related to Kurds, Asiatic People NOT Semitic People!
“Israeli scientists have been trying to prove that they are genetically related to the Palestinians. The purpose is to try and justify their claim over the territory. However, instead the studies show that their ‘Y Chromosome’ is related to the Kurds. In ancient times the Khazar kingdom was just north of Kurdistan. … The Khazar […]
Israel Tightens Blockade Over Gaza Strip
Israel Tightens Blockade Over Gaza Strip by https://www.telesurtv.net/ The Gaza Strip has suffered from a tight blockade imposed by Israel since 2006. Israel defense minister Avigdor Lieberman has ordered a block on gas and fuel supplies going into the Gaza Strip through the Karem Abu Salem commercial crossing. The fuel ban will start Thursday until further […]
REAL ESTATE RISK: Is the Bubble Popping???
ITM Trading Published on Aug 2, 2018 Links and Slides: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/real-… In this video Lynette Zang explains her statistical view on real estate… Is it a good time to buy? Are we in a real estate bubble? When to sell real estate? How can you protect your real estate with gold & silver? Lynette will discuss […]
Alex Jones Reveals The Elites’ Global Government Plan
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Aug 2, 2018 Alex lays out the basic plan of the globalists to exploit wars to gain control of the U.S. and how the ultimate goal is a global communist system. end
Why You Need To Read The Russian Hoax
The Alex Jones Channel Published on Aug 2, 2018 Mike Adams makes his case for why all patriotic Americans who support the President need to read Gregg Jarrett’s new book The Russian Hoax that exposes Robert Mueller’s hidden agenda. end
Paul Craig Roberts: The Deep State Plot to Overthrow Trump
Jason Liosatos Outside The Box Published on Jul 31, 2018 My talk with Paul Craig Roberts former US treasury assistant secretary and Wall Street Journal Editor. We discuss the plot to overthrow Trump, and that Comey, Clapper and Brennan should be immediately arrested for treason against the President. We also talk about Putin, Julian Assange, and […]
Chinese and US Tit-For-Tat Over Tariffs Continues
RT America Published on Aug 2, 2018 China on Thursday called for the US to “return to reason” after the Trump administration sought to ratchet up pressure for trade concessions by proposing that tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports be increased to 25%. RT’s Bart Chilton reports. end
MSNBC Ignores US Involvement in Yemen for an Entire Year
RT America Published on Aug 2, 2018 According to fair.org, MSNBC has reported on Stormy Daniels over 450 times within the past year, yet reported on the US involvement in the war on Yemen exactly zero times. Why has the left lost its anti-war tenet? The Resident has some theories. end
Nobel Laureate Dr. Kary Mullis: Climatology is a “Joke”
A Nobel Laureate, Dr. Kary Mullis, says "Climatology is a Joke" in this video. Then lays some good reasons why. Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Ray Charles, "Imagine"
Ray Charles, "Imagine" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExHsrh0hH-w
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "My Orchid Spirit (Extragalactic)"
Liquid Mind, "My Orchid Spirit (Extragalactic)" - https://www.youtube.com/
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Connecting the Pipe Nebula to the colorful region near bright star Antares is a dark cloud dubbed the Dark River, flowing from the picture's left edge. Murky looking, the Dark River's appearance is caused by dust obscuring background starlight, although the dark nebula contains mostly hydrogen and molecular gas. *Click image for larger size.* Surrounded by dust, Antares, a red supergiant star, creates an unusual bright yellowish reflection nebula. Above it, bright blue double star Rho Ophiuchi is embedded in one of the more typical bluish reflection nebulae, while red emission neb... more »
"It's A Shame..."
“No one in the world was ever you before, with your particular gifts and abilities and possibilities. It’s a shame to waste those by doing what someone else has done.” - Joseph Campbell
The Poet: Ella Wheeler Wilcox, “Solitude”
*“Solitude”* “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For this brave old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. Sing, and the hills will answer; Sigh, it is lost on the air. The echoes bound to a joyful sound, But shrink from voicing care. Rejoice, and men will seek you; Grieve, and they turn and go. They want full measure of all your pleasure, But they do not need your woe. Be glad, and your friends are many; Be sad, and you lose them all. There are none to decline your nectared wine, But alone you must drink life's gall. Feast, and your... more »
Chet Raymo, “Sky High”
*“Sky High”* by Chet Raymo “As upright primates, the sky is half of our visual field, but we give it only a tiny fraction of our attention. Food, drink, sex and shelter are all to be found close to the ground. What goes on above our heads is mostly irrelevant. Here in Ireland the sky is much more than half our visual field; we couldn't ignore it if we wanted to. Our cottage is perched on a hill above Dingle Bay, and beyond the garden wall the land slopes to the sea, as if trying to get out of the way, surrendering the view to- air. Insistent, in-your-face, not-to-be-ignored nitrog... more »
"There Is A Logical Explanation..."
"There is a logical explanation for everything, often mistaken for the reason it happened." - Robert Brault
"Apathy And Evil..."
"Apathy and evil. The two work hand in hand. They are the same, really... Evil wills it. Apathy allows it. Evil hates the innocent and the defenseless most of all. Apathy doesn't care as long as it's not personally inconvenienced." - Jake Thoene, "Shaiton's Fire"
"Consider The Following..."
"Consider the following. We humans are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others' activities. For this reason it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others. Nor is it so remarkable that our greatest joy should come when we are motivated by concern for others. But that is not all. We find that not only do altruistic actions bring about happiness but they a... more »
They Work To Manufacture Consent Because They Need It. So Don’t Give It To Them.
Plutocrat-owned news media outlets lie constantly. When I say this I don’t mean that everything they say is false; many of the events reported by mass media are for the most part factual. Whenever it’s convenient for the loose alliance of western plutocrats, the political […]
Did a Racist Who Followed a Black Man Home to Call Him a Racial Slur Have His Business Destroyed?
Jeffrey Whitman told a local newspaper columnist he'd gone out of business after being caught on video calling a man the N-word.
Trump Trashes Media as ‘Fake, Fake Disgusting News’ at Rally
Thundering that the media is the "fake, fake disgusting news," President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of grievances at a Pennsylvania campaign rally in which he cast journalists as his true political opponent.
"Failure..."; "Al Swearengen’s Take On Misfortune "
"Failure is inevitable, unavoidable but failure should never get the last word. You have to hold on to what you want. You have to not take no for an answer and take what’s coming to you. Never give in, never give up. Stand up. Stand up and take it." - "Meredith Grey" ○ *"Al Swearengen’s Take On Misfortune "* *STRONG LANGUAGE ALERT!* “Pain, or damage, don’t end the world- or despair or f***in’ beatings. The world ends when you’re dead. Until then, you’ve got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man- and give some back.” “Al Swearengen,” Ian McShane’s character in “Deadwood” - ht... more »
Are Republicans Purposely Leaving The Back Door Open For Russian Hackers?
Yesterday the Senate votes 50-47 to reject Patrick Leahy's amendment to send states an additional $250 million for election security. 50 voted YES and 47 voted NO, but 60 votes were needed to get by the Russian-GOP filibuster. 3 Republicans who might have voted *for* more election protection-- John McCain (R-AZ), Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Richard Burr (R-NC) weren't there. Every Democrat and both independents + Bob Corker (R-TN) voted to break the filibuster. I just want to point out that the Republicans who whine about Trump and sometimes about the Russian interference with our elect... more »
Fossil Fuel Powered Sunset
Smoke from the California fires gave us a spectacular sunset this evening. Last summer we had a similar sunset, but there was one big difference last year – sunspots. This year there aren’t any. Just in case you forgot what … Continue reading →
Plummeting Summer Temperatures In Nebraska
No matter what metric you use to measure Nebraska summer temperatures, they are plummeting. But I’m not being fair – there is one metric you can use to show summer warming in Nebraska, you can use NOAA’s fraudulent adjusted temperature … Continue reading →
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