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Chosen Images (3)
(h/t Sir Topham Hatt) Further to yesterday's post, where the BBC's chosen image was classroom of young children (mostly girls) with the loaded caption "Unrwa provides *critical services*, including education and health care", it's now all girls. The loaded caption remains the same though: ITV is still sticking with a less loaded image of adult protestors in a scene of confrontation: *Update: *Ah, the BBC has now changed its image and its caption. It's another child, of course (this time a distressed one), but the loaded word 'critical' has been removed from the caption:
The Decline and Fall of Merrie England
Lasha Darkmoon examines a recent example of imperial collapse and why some would argue that Britons are 'despised around the world'
Corbyn and the Jewish Question
To the outside observer, some of the actions of Britain’s so-called Jewish ‘leaders’ may seem to be a form of collective insanity. Gilad Atzmon explains
Republicans Begin Picking Incumbents And Challengers To Toss Overboard
The governing philosophy of the DCCC-- which just *has* to change-- is that the Democratic Party can only be the lesser of two evils. Anything better than that will alienate the powerful Republican wing of the party (the Blue Dogs, New Dems, "ex"-Republicans and fellow travelers). So the congressional party stands for... not much. Earlier you may have seen the meme up top that Ro Khanna posted. That's what American voters-- the ultimate grassroots-- want. It is *not* what the Democratic establishment wants, or at least it is not what the Democratic establishment is willing to figh... more »
"Fukushima Update Sept.1, 2018: 17,582.7 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow
*"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”* - Shiva *Updated Sept. 1, 2018: Fukushima Equals 17,582.7 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow; There is No Place On Earth to Escape the Rad: *The 3 melted-through cores of the destroyed reactors, now melted together into a single "corium" totaling over *600 tons*, at Fukushima *daily* release the radioactive equivalent of 6.45 Hiroshima bombs directly into the atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean. As of Sept. 1, 2018 - 2,726 days since the disaster began - this equals the detonation of *17,582.7 *Hiroshima atomic bombs and it is stil... more »
On John McCain
John McCain was an adoptive parent. He adopted his first wife's sons, and he and his second wife adopted, Bridget from a Catholic orphanage in Bangladesh. She needed facial surgery and had deformed feet and hands. She would have had a very grim life, or could have starved, if not rescued by the love of this family. And Bridget did her part for the McCains, too. Her health problems caused them to become involved in charities that help the poor and medically fragile. When Cindy brought Bridget back from Mother Teresa’s orphanage she also brought to the U.S. a 2nd girl who also need... more »
Iran to acquire next gen fighters and submarines, boost missile capacity
Mohammad Ahadi, deputy defense minister for international affairs, unveiled plans of the Iranian military upgrade, IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. “Increasing ballistic and cruise missile capacity… and the acquisition of new generation fighters and heavy and long-range vessels and submarines with various weapons capabilities are among the new plans of this ministry,” Ahadi said. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army seizes large quantity of weapons near occupied Golan Heights border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered two large depots filled with weapons inside the Al-Quneitra Governorate on Saturday morning. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the SAA uncovered these depots while combing through the towns of Al-Maalaqah and Jabata Al-Khashab While combing al-Maalaqah village and Jabata al-Khashab town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High ranking jihadist commander assassinated in northeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – A high ranking jihadist commander was reportedly assassinated in the Idlib Governorate on Saturday. According to opposition activists, the field commander of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, Ahmad Fouad Deeb, was killed on Saturday when an IED was detonated under his car in the Idlib Governorate town of Saraqib. The opposition activists […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian gov’t will end presence of all terrorists in Idlib – Mikdad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad stated on Saturday that the government is determined to end the presence of all terrorist groups in Idlib. In an interview with the Syrian TV on Friday evening, Mikdad said that the mainstream media was misleading the world regarding the situation in Idlib. Mikdad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi official denies Iran moved missiles to Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – An Iraqi official has denied the Reuters report regarding the alleged movement of ballistic missiles to the Hashd Al-Sha’abi forces in Iraq, Al-Hayat reported. “Such reports are not precise. There is a mistake in what has been said. The missiles are produced by Hashd al-Shaabi and they were unveiled during […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces attack Saudi warship in Red Sea waters
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Houthi forces announced via their official channel that their naval units targeted a Saudi warship along the Jizan coast. According the Yemeni group, their naval forces fired a missile at the Saudi warship as it was moving south towards Yemeni territorial waters in the Red Sea. No further details […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First UK minister visits Iran since US withdrawal from nuclear deal
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – A fresh round of bilateral talks between Iran and the United Kingdom kicked off on Saturday, with a visit to Tehran from the UK Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt. Burt is the first UK minister to visit Iran since the US withdrew from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian ‘doomsday’ jet oddly flying doughnuts around Black Sea for several hours
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – In a bizarre move, a Russian jet has been flying in circles for hours around the eastern part of the Black Sea today. According to Yoruk Isik of the Bosphorus Observer, a Russian Tu-214SR communication relay airplane had been flying doughnuts for over ten hours earlier today. ⚠️LIVE: Rossiya Special […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan on S-400 deal amid US sanctions threat: ‘we don’t regret our decisions’
Speaking at a graduation ceremony of non-commissioned officers on Friday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey will soon receive two S-400 air defense systems from Russia earlier than initially planned, the Ankara-based news agency Anadolu reported. Erdogan said Turkey is pursuing its own interests and struggling to reach its own goals “in the face […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reinforcements continue to pour into Idlib for upcoming offensive (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has sent another large convoy to northern Syria, as their upcoming Idlib offensive approaches. According to a military report, the Syrian Arab Army’s 5th Corps were the latest group to make their way to the Idlib Governorate this upcoming offensive. The 5th Corps, who was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses US of training militants that plotted to attack Palmyra
The militants that attempted to assault the city of Palmyra claimed that they belong to the “Lions of the East” group that is stationed near a US military base, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. The militant group “Lions of the East” was set to carry out terrorist attacks in the country, capturing Syria within […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Jagmeet Singh observes that much of the festering hate stoked by right-wing parties can be traced back to economic injustice and insecurity: (I)f we really want to stop hate, we need to do more than just call it out. We need to recognize that it is growing economic inequality that creates the conditions for hate to fester. That’s the reality Andrew Scheer is trying to exploit: the economic injustice that has left so many very hard-working Canadians wondering why they can’t make ends meet, and what — or who — is to blame. This summer I m... more »
2018.09.01
My dream — one of them — would be to see Sam Harris debate Steiner. Steiner being dead, that won’t happen. This is the next best in that category.
Weekend reads: China’s black market in publishing; no fraud in NgAgo gene editing work, says university; predatory journal crackdown
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured a high-profile paper about cataract surgery and the risk of … Continue reading Weekend reads: China’s black market in publishing; no fraud in NgAgo gene editing work, says university; predatory journal crackdown
Earth’s “Big Freeze” Looms
Earth’s “Big Freeze” Looms As Sun Remains Devoid Of Sunspots For Most Of 2018 is an article from Zero Hedge. Excerpts in italics. Scientists are reporting that the sun has been free of sunspots for a total of 133 days this year, according to The Express UK. With only 241 days of 2018 passing, that […]
Plummeting September Temperatures In The US
Prior to sixty years ago, September was a very hot month in the US. The average maximum September temperature has plummeted, as has the frequency of hot days. On this date in 1953, much of the Eastern US was over … Continue reading →
New York Times Fraud At Ithaca, New York
The New York Times claims that Ithaca, New York gets about three days per year over 90 degrees, when in fact they average almost double that. How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born? – The New … Continue reading →
THE RIGHT: AWFUL THAT FARRAKHAN WAS AT ARETHA'S FUNERAL! ALSO THE RIGHT: AWFUL THAT FARRAKHAN WASN'T IN MORE PICTURES!
I don't know why Louis Farrakhan was invited to Aretha Franklin's funeral. Deadline quotes a statement from Farrakhan that cites his long acquaintance with Franklin: 'In 1972, when I was minister in New York City, Temple No 7, the police attacked our mosque. Within a few hours, Aretha Franklin came to the mosque, to my office, and said that she saw the news and came as quickly as she could to stand with us and offer us her support,’ Farrakhan wrote. 'She asked me if Rev Jesse Jackson had been there to show support. I said, not yet. She said, he’ll be here within 48 hours. Rev Jackso... more »
Trump Undoes Obama’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
In 2012, the Obama administration issued rules ordering carmakers to improve the average miles per gallon of their car fleets… The post Trump Undoes Obama’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards appeared first on IER.
Massachusetts Offshore Wind Farm Forecasts Incredibly Low Rates
A proposed wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts has indicated that it can produce electricity starting… The post Massachusetts Offshore Wind Farm Forecasts Incredibly Low Rates appeared first on IER.
The Social Cost of Carbon: Considerations and Disagreements in Climate Economics
This June, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to announce its request for public… The post The Social Cost of Carbon: Considerations and Disagreements in Climate Economics appeared first on IER.
Solar Panel Market to Contract This Year
Forecasters are in agreement that the solar panel market will contract this year, with estimates ranging from 3 to 24… The post Solar Panel Market to Contract This Year appeared first on IER.
John F. Kennedy's funeral was shorter than John McCain's...
*just saying.* A very vulgar, tasteless, and unwarranted display. Say what you will about the English, but they know how to behave in public. I remember well two little prince's of the realm walking behind the casket of their mother displaying more dignity and decorum than Meghan McCain with her endless attention grabbing sobbing. Enough already! Wake me when it's over. Thank you.
Imagine if the Army Never Built the M1 Abrams Tank, the Apache Helicopter or Patriot Missile?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] The “Big Five” represented a collection of procurement programs designed to re-establish the technological supremacy of U.S. land forces and reinvigorate conventional capabilities in the wake of the Vietnam War. What if it failed? In the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Army embarked on a series of procurement programs designed to revitalize the force, and to counter the overwhelming numerical advantage of the Warsaw Pact. The “Big Five” represented a collection of procurement programs designed to re-establish the technological su... more »
The Navy's Most Powerful Aircraft Carrier Ever is 50% Complete
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The USS Kennedy will replace the USS Nimitz which is due to retire by 2027; the Ford-class carriers are slated to replace the existing Nimitz-class carriers on a one-to-one basis in an incremental fashion over the next fifty years or so. The US Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries have begun integrating new radar, weapons and steel structures into its now 50% percent complete second new Ford-Class carrier, the USS Kennedy. Builders report the massive progress is due, in large measure, to the integration of one of the largest planned steel structures,... more »
Why Japan Didn't Go Aircraft Carrier Crazy To Beat America During World War II
*Warfare History Network, John W. Whitman* *Security, Asia* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=823167] Japan’s ambitious plan to build aircraft carriers in wartime could not be supported by available resources. Japan lacked the industrial strength needed to wage a war against the United States. Yet, Japanese military planners seldom considered the limitations to their nation’s construction capabilities. One example is the Imperial Japanese Navy’s June 30, 1942, plan for aircraft carrier construction. The loss of one light and four fleet carrie... more »
The F-35A vs. F-35B: What Exactly is the Difference?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: By U.S. Department of Defense Current PhotosLance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Headquarters Marine Corps - 161119-M-XU431-007, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53549722] The F-35 Stealth Fighter is a beast of a plane. Let's breakdown the differences between the various variants of the jet. Often times, the F-35 has been colloquially referred to as one aircraft in the media, or various versions of the F-35 have been conflated with each other. However, despite their shared “program,” the standard F-35A and the VSTOL F... more »
Beware of Russia’s “Creeping Annexation” of Georgia
*Alexis Mracheck* *Security, Europe* [image: Russian T-80 U tanks perform during the annual international military-technical forum] Moscow should realize its aggressive actions toward its former client states will not be tolerated. Should this kind of misconduct continue, the consequences could prove to be extremely costly for Russia. On August 26, 2008, Moscow officially recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. The two regions hadn’t broken away from Georgia on their own, of course—Russia had invaded Georgia just weeks before and occupied both regions. In “... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 1
1920 All but 1 policeman abandoned his job in Suq al-Shuyuk during 1920 Revolt Forced British to withdraw from town (Musings On Iraq review of Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State) 1922 UK Colonial Secretary Churchill wrote PM Lloyd George UK position in Iraq tenuous Wrote Iraqi officials fouling up some provinces Iraq likely to face another budget deficit Differences with US meant Iraq oil not developed Said British had to keep troops in Mosul due to threat from Turkey Argued that England should withdraw from Iraq because too costl... more »
Water Shut Off To Detroit Schools After Tests Reveal Kids Drinking Dangerous Levels of Lead
[image: lead] Water Is being cut off to Detroit schools because the water kids were drinking was found to contain dangerous amounts of lead. The post Water Shut Off To Detroit Schools After Tests Reveal Kids Drinking Dangerous Levels of Lead appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Pregnant Mom Kills Home Invader in Justified Shooting, Now Going To Prison For the Gun She Used
[image: gun] An Arkansas woman who killed an attacker in self-defense now faces years in prison for using a gun to kill the man because she was once caught with a plant. The post Pregnant Mom Kills Home Invader in Justified Shooting, Now Going To Prison For the Gun She Used appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Cop Who Held Multiple Small Children at Gunpoint on Video, Was Just Exonerated, Back on Duty
[image: children] Illustrating the difficult nature of holding police accountable, a cop was seen on video holding children at gunpoint and he was just exonerated. The post Cop Who Held Multiple Small Children at Gunpoint on Video, Was Just Exonerated, Back on Duty appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
The Problem of Pessimism in Postmodernists
Christopher Butler, in his book *Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction*, (Chapter 5, “The Postmodern Condition”), points out that the thought and work of the postmodernists is consumed by pessimistic assumptions about the inevitability of class or psychological conflict. Here’s an excerpt (Page 115-116): Postmodernists are by and large pessimists, many of them haunted by lost Marxist revolutionary hopes, and the beliefs and the art they inspire are often negative rather than constructive. Mass affluence is not good, because when people have what they basically need, advertising ... more »
US-NATO lied to Russia
NATO is a metastasizing cancer that is growing beyond Europe. Not only is it encircling Russia by expanding into eastern Europe and the Balkans, but also in the Nordic north. In addition NATO 'partnerships' are reaching into the Asia-Pacific signing up Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and more to encircle China. NATO's goal is to replace the United Nations as the preeminent international decision making body which would make it easier to 'approve' illegal regime change operations where ever it wishes. The US shoves NATO membership down the throats of unwilling nations by... more »
At least 920 Florida teachers out of jobs after failing state test, desp...
ABC affiliate is on the story of how the State of Florida is using a standardized test to weed out qualified teachers across the state. Two reports below, the first from July of this year and the second a follow-up attempt to get a straight answer from Commissioner Pam Stewart, who is more concerned with losing her lunch break than providing a sensible answer to a very good question.
How President Trump’s Comments on ‘Flipping’ Witnesses Undermine Law Enforcement
Credit: White House/Flickr What does it mean for a criminal defendant to “flip”? Last week, President Donald Trump slammed the practice of calling cooperating defendants to testify against others in exchange for a reduced sentence, often called “flipping.” This practice is commonplace in our criminal justice system, and prosecutors rely on it to access valuable testimony and ultimately convict defendants at the highest levels of criminal organizations. It’s a practice President Trump is familiar with: “It's called flipping and it almost ought to be illegal,” Trump said in a tele... more »
Amigos No More
The days of The Three Amigos Summits, Susan Delacourt writes, are gone: The last one was held in Canada in the summer of 2016. No “Three Amigos” summit has been held since Donald Trump became president later that year. And chances of a reunion seem even more remote today, especially if this week has helped set a new standard in the every-nation-for-itself approach to continental relations. Trump isn’t just averse to summits, he’s clearly not big on the whole idea of multilateralism. The president didn’t enjoy himself at the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Quebec last June — to put it mil... more »
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*CT School Board Chairman Resigns After Vote to Recite Pledge of Allegiance* The chairman of a Connecticut school district's board of education resigned after the board voted to begin each meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. He said he should not be forced to publicly voice support for the ideals of the pledge, The Associated Press reported. Adams later said that he had not planned to resign but felt it was appropriate after the board took the vote. The Pledge of Allegiance has been a hot-button issue in other places as well. Last month, an Atlanta charter school sought... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Miami Will Be Underwater Soon - Its Drinking Water Could Go First NASA Discovers Bubbling Lakes in Remote Arctic Detroit Shutting Off Drinking Water in All Schools Because of Lead, Copper Contamination Rupiah Plunges To 1998 Asian Financial Crisis Low Amid Emerging Market Liquidation Argentine Peso Crashes Back To Record Low - Emergency 1500bp Rate-Hike Fails Farage For London Mayor? Brexiteer Hints Of Plans To Unseat Sadiq KahnMexican Cartel Boss Takes Out $100,000 Assassination Contract On Breitbart JournalistIn Rare Meeting, Russia Delivers Intel To US Officials ... more »
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*When Environmental Regulations Become a Tax on the Poor* All too often, government regulation results in death by a thousand cuts for American businesses and consumers alike. The poor are disproportionately harmed by these rules, which cost trillions of dollars per year to administer, thus raising the prices of goods and services across the economy. In spite of this, many seek to downplay these issues, criticizing the Trump Administration’s deregulatory drive as protecting the interests of the “donor class.” Chief amongst the critics of deregulation is University of California ... more »
Concerns Raised About UN Impartiality In Syria As Almost 3 Million Lives At Stake In Idlib
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/interactive/2015/05/syria-country-divided-150529144229467.html The above is the map as of August 8, 2018. Live updates are found here: https://syria.liveuamap.com It certainly doesn’t … Continue reading →
US Senators Urge Trump To Counter Russian Attempts To Politicize International Organizations Like INTERPOL
“Russia continues its efforts to exploit Western institutions to advance its own political objectives and erode the rule of law … Continue reading →
7 Ways The F-35 Stealth Fighter Will Literally Take Your Breath Away
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * [image: By Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK - F35A Lightning - RIAT 2018, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71135665] We explain. The Air Force and Lockheed Martin are making a big fuss out of the first-ever acrobatic demonstration of the much-hyped F-35 stealth fighter at the Paris Air Show this week, for one good reason: to astound and astonish allies and enemies alike with a lung-crushing display of American engineering prowess. The daily peacocking of the deeply flawed and notoriously expensive comb... more »
I Served on the Battleship Nevada (And Survived Pearl Harbor)
*Warfare History Network, Charles T. Sehe* *Security, * [image: By Photo #: 80-G-282709, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=169994] A former sailor recalls his ship’s participation in one of the most momentous events of World War II, from Pearl Harbor, to Normandy, to Iwo Jima. I am of Polish, Irish, and American Indian descent and grew up in the small (population 3,800) northern Illinois town of Geneva. After graduating from high school at age 17 (the only one of six siblings in my family to do so), several of us 17- and 18-year-old kids went down to ... more »
New York Times Fraud At Circleville, Ohio
The New York Times claims Circleville, Ohio only got twelve days per year over 90 degrees around 1960. How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born? – The New York Times In fact, Circleville averaged closer to … Continue reading →
Russian Navy, Warplanes Start Massive Drills in Mediterranean
Russian Navy, Warplanes Start Massive Drills in Mediterranean by https://sputniknews.com/ MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Navy and Aerospace Forces will hold joint large-scale training exercises in the Mediterranean Sea on September 1-8. – According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the drills will involve 26 warships from the Northern, Baltic, Black Sea Fleets and the Caspian Flotilla, including two […]
Russian MoD: Militants Plotted Attacks in Palmyra, Say They Were Trained by US
Russian MoD: Militants Plotted Attacks in Palmyra, Say They Were Trained by US by https://sputniknews.com/ The militants that attempted to assault the city of Palmyra claimed that they belong to the “Lions of the East” group that is stationed near a US military base, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. – The militant group “Lions of the […]
Why Are Republican Congressional Leaders Stocking Up On Nexium?
Hot new poll from ABC and the *Washington Post* must be painful for GOP leaders who put all their eggs into the Trumpanzee basket. Disapproval is at a new all-time high (60%), support for the Mueller investigation is broad and-- at long last-- half of Americans favor Congress initiating impeachment proceedings against the Putin puppet and illegitimate occupant of the White House. Just 36% of Americans approval of the way Trump has been performing in the White House, so-- by his own flawed logical-- he *can* be impeached. And 49% think he should be (although 46% still aren't ready ... more »
California cannot run on “renewables” alone
California's new zero-emissions energy bill flunks basic math.
"Identity politics": an existential threat to our society
I've been watching the growing rift in American society for years. It's particularly evident in larger cities, but it's also happening in smaller towns and rural areas. It's a growing intolerance with those who hold different views, a refusal to admit that the "other side" might be right at least sometimes, a dogmatic insistence that it's "our way or the highway" when it comes to politics, law enforcement, immigration, economics, whatever. There's less and less willingness to compromise. Many commentators have begun to speak openly of the possibility of a new civil war. For ex... more »
Record cold in Australia
29 Aug 2018 – Melbourne, the Victorian capital, broke the cold record yesterday with a low of 1.9 degrees. At 0.8 degrees, this morning was even colder. Alpine, and inland areas of the state were even cooler. With a temperature of -2.0 degrees, Tullamarine saw its coldest low in 32 years, while Mount Hotham shivered through ... Read moreRecord cold in Australia The post Record cold in Australia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
[Graphic 18+] Scores of ISIS terrorists killed by Syrian Army in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Scores of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists were killed this week, as they attempted to breakout of the Al-Safa volcanic region in southern Syria. As the ISIS casualties increased, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to liberate several areas around the Al-Safa region, putting them in position to capture the Qabr […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Another explosion hits rebel-held city in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – Another explosion has been reported from rebel-held northern Syria, today, after a car bomb was detonated inside Idlib city. According to pro-opposition activists via social media, a bomb was detonated from Kia Rio inside Idlib’s city-center. No casualties have been reported as of yet. No group has claimed responsibility for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IRGC says its forces killed 4 militants near Iranian-Pakistan border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday morning that their forces had killed at least four militants near the Iran-Pakistan border. According to the IRGC statement, their troops killed the four militants inside the city of Saravan, which is in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province. “The IRGC’s Quds Force killed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Powerful explosion rips through rebel-held town near Turkish border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – A powerful explosion ripped through the rebel-held town of ‘Azaz in northern Aleppo, today, after car bomb was detonated outside of a mosque. According to local activists, the car bomb was detonated outside the Maytham Mosque in ‘Azaz. At least three people were killed as a result of this bombing, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Desperate ISIS terrorists attempt to break Syrian Army siege on volcanic region in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The desperate Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in the Al-Safa volcanic region of southern Syria once again made an attempt to breakout of this area last night. ISIS began their assault under the cover of darkness at the northeastern axis of the Al-Safa region; they would storm one of the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy films from town controlled by Turkish forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army released another video from behind enemy lines this week, as they continue their psychological warfare campaign against the rebel and Turkish forces in northwest Syria. A Syrian Arab Army spy recently filmed from within a key town controlled by the Turkish Armed Forces and their rebel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pompeo blasts Lavrov for defending upcoming Syrian Army offensive in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The U.S. views the upcoming Syrian Arab Army (SAA) offensive in the Idlib Governorate as an ‘escalation,’ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted on Friday. “The U.S sees this as an escalation of an already dangerous conflict,” Pompeo tweeted. “The 3 million Syrians, who have already been forced out of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran to supply Syria with new warplane and domestic-made S-300: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – Iran is preparing to supply the Syrian Armed Forces with their new domestically-made warplane and S-300 missile system, a military source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News last night. According to the source, the Iranians are planning to supply the Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) with their newest warplane, which is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels, Russians reach agreement to allow Syrian Army offensive in west Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels and the Russian Reconciliation Center have allegedly reached an agreement regarding the situation in west Aleppo. According to opposition activists, Turkish-backed Harakat Noureddine Al-Zinki agreed to retreat from several areas in west Aleppo so that the Russian and Syrian forces can attack the remaining jihadists from Hay’at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US submarine armed with tomahawk missiles allegedly enters Mediterranean – report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – A U.S. submarine armed with tomahawk cruise missiles allegedly entered the Mediterranean Sea this week, a Gibraltar publication reported on Friday. According to the Gibraltar Chronicle, the U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarine U.S.S. Newport News entered the port of Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. The Gibraltar Chronicle […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ANTI-SEMITIC
The term 'anti-semitic' can refer to people who are opposed to Arabs. Genetic studies show that the Jews and the Eastern Mediterranean Arabs have the same racial origins. Semitic people A DNA study of Jews and Palestinian Arabs shows that these are closely related to each other. [12][13] The original Jews are said to have come from Arabia. THE JEWISH BIBLE CAME FROM ARABIA There are as many different types of 'Jew' as there are different types of 'American'. Some Jews supported Hitler and some did not. The *Association of German National Jews* supported Hitler. Association... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, September 1, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Baile da Pesada @ Pedra do Sal (Gamboa) – It’s already three years that this party’s been going and they have already created a lot of history. Join the […]
Vers la fin du plein emploi ? Automatisation, intelligence artificielle…
Automatisation, intelligence artificielle : se dirige-t-on vers la fin du plein emploi ? Dans cette vidéo, je réponds à 4 objections fréquentes sur la question.
Cedella Marley: Connect with Your Loved Ones
Spending time with loved ones helps you understand the many different ways to live, as well as other perspectives on a single issue.
How to Channel Your Soul Through Automatic Writing
Do you want to discover a simple, quick, safe, and powerful way to connect with your Soul?
Learning “Presence”: The Greatest Gift You Could Ever Give Yourself
In my life coaching practice, whenever I am able to help a client to understand presence, the entire conversation takes on a new shape.
Steele To Ohr In Secret 2016 Meeting: Russia Has Trump “Over A Barrel” With “Explosive Information”
Deripaska is now banned from the United States as one of several Russians sanctioned in April in response to alleged 2016 election meddling. The post Steele To Ohr In Secret 2016 Meeting: Russia Has Trump “Over A Barrel” With “Explosive Information” appeared first on The Duran.
Korea, Fake News, and What’s Really Going On
The North Koreans are no dummies: they know a regime change operation when they see one. The post Korea, Fake News, and What’s Really Going On appeared first on The Duran.
Pat Buchanan: A Cancer On The Papacy
What did the pope know and when did he know it? The post Pat Buchanan: A Cancer On The Papacy appeared first on The Duran.
5 Cold War Mistakes That Nearly Killed Us All
*Task and Purpose, James Clark* *Security, Americas* [image: By Federal government of the United States [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons] Here are five times the world narrowly avoided a nuclear holocaust. In October 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The standoff occurred over the installation of nuclear missiles on Cuba, just 90 miles from the states. Though the stalemate ended after 13 grueling days, it was neither the first or last time the two world powers would very nearly come to blows. In t... more »
The Air Force is Considering a 'New' B-52 Bomber 63 Years After it Entered Service
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah E. Shaw [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons] Could this happen? We explain where this may go. In August 2018, Aviation Week reported that Col. Lance Reynolds gave a briefing at Tinker Air Base, Oklahoma in which he unveiled a proposal for an upgraded B-52J model of eight-engine bomber—no less than sixty-three years after the Cold War icon entered service with the Air Force. The B-52 may have a flaming cocktail and a rock band named after it, but its age was criticized in the 2016 presidenti... more »
Texas Nurse Fired over Measles Post
NOTE: Last week a local Facebook group Mom posted a photo of her son's peeling, red feet, asking a large group of local Moms "What is this?" They all chimed in - "COXSACKIE!" And then they offered her sympathy, recommended...
Climate and extreme weather link grossly exaggerated
“In this fully revised and updated edition of Disasters & Climate Change, renowned political scientist Roger Pielke Jr. takes a close look at the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the underlying scientific research, and the climate data to … Continue reading →
Honoring Our Ancestors - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
Honoring our ancestors Brave, proud and strong men Battle Flag Tennessee *© 2018 M.N. Hopkins* *Note:** The inspiration for this poem came tom e while thinking about the Tennessee battle flag as a part of our history.* *People have given it meaning which is does not deserve.* *More of the modern **psych** op * *psychology** madness that is meant to divide and conquer and confuse a people.* *This is a plot to destroy the history of nations because it does not fit some imagined future model.* *Whether a history is dark or enlightening is not at issue here.* *People fight f... more »
Slime Balls
The FBI and elements of the US Intelligence Community revealed themselves to be particularly slimy in their applications for four warrants (FISA Court not Title 3 wiretaps) to surveil candidate Trump. For a guy like me with little love for the FBI, and suspicion of government in general, I found this conduct to be unbelievably bad. Granted, the FBI is not known for ethical conduct by people who have had a lot of dealings with them (on their side, not the criminal side). There are reasons why this happens, but I am not going into it here. I normally do not print out articles in their... more »
Inability to Write Post this Week
Due to an illness earlier this week it has not proved possible to write a post this week. I expect to resume writing them next week and regret the lapse this week.
An Anil adds another anti-quantum book to the cesspool
Anil Ananthaswamy (I copied and pasted the surname, I don't expect anybody to memorize the whole meaningless sequence of letters, and I will shorten the name to Senil Debil Anil) has released another "popular" book about (or against) quantum mechanics, Through Two Doors at Once: The Elegant Experiment That Captures the Enigma of Our Quantum Reality Feynman has wisely said that the double slit experiment is really the only experiment you need to properly understand to see how the quantum world works – it contains all the qualitative novelties of quantum mechanics relatively to class... more »
"That in no way sounds like a villain's monologue"
(h/t Monkey Brains) And who is Richard Vadon? ******* In you're wonder, Mr. Netanyahu's remarks in full (and in context) run as follows: Shimon *(Peres)* aspired toward peace but he knew that true peace can be achieved only if our hands strongly grasp defensive weaponry. In the Middle East, and in many parts of the world, there is a simple truth: There is no place for the weak. The weak crumble, are slaughtered and are erased from history while the strong, for good or for ill, survive. The strong are respected, and alliances are made with the strong, and in the end peace is m... more »
McCain’s Death Changes Nothing, The “Deep State” Will Replace Him
Ultimately, McCain’s passing is symbolic because of just how gigantic of a figure he was in the American political and “deep state” scenes, though he was nevertheless just a representative of a particular ideological faction and no one too important in and of himself. The post McCain’s Death Changes Nothing, The “Deep State” Will Replace Him appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The Army Needs a New Rifle (But the M4 Carbine Refuses To Die)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: By Lance Cpl. Mark Stroud - https://www.dvidshub.net/image/431096, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39170664] The upgrades keep coming. The US military has attempted to replace the M4/M16 series of weapons for almost five decades. From flechette-firing prototypes to rifles that used caseless ammunition firing in hyperbursts, no weapon was considered to provide enough of an improvement over the M16 to replace it. Only a shortened version of the M16, the M4 eventually replaced the M16 in front-line issue rifle throug... more »
The Only Thing That Might Kill a New F-22 Fighter for Japan
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: By Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK - F-22A Raptor - RIAT 2016, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50100669] The insane cost. In August 2018, the Nikkei Asian Review detailed aspects of a proposal by Lockheed Martin to partner with Japanese companies to produce a new model of the F-22 Raptor, the world’s most capable air-superiority fighter jet. The stealth fighter would be upgraded with avionics and radar-absorbent material technologies developed for the newer, more affordable F-35 Lightning. Japan is li... more »
Alena : les négociations avec le Canada suspendues
01-Sep-2018 Les négociateurs des deux pays sont toutefois convenus de reprendre leurs tractations.
US to move ahead with Mexico trade pact, keep talking to Canada
01-Sep-2018 US-Canada trade talks ended with no deal to revamp NAFTA, and President Donald Trump notified Congress of his intent to sign a bilateral trade pact with Mexico.
"Economic Doom Returns: Emerging Market Currencies Collapse To Record Lows As Global Financial Chaos Accelerates"
*"Economic Doom Returns: Emerging Market Currencies* * Collapse To Record Lows As Global Financial Chaos Accelerates"* by Michael Snyder "After a little bit of a lull, the international currency crisis is back with a vengeance. Currencies are collapsing in Argentina, Brazil, India, Turkey and other emerging markets, and central banks are springing into action. It is being hoped that the financial chaos can be confined to emerging markets so that it will not spread to the United States and Europe. But of course the global financial system is more interconnected today than ever before... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 242 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Artic is 1.3 million sq km higher than 2012 South / North
JFK jr Question
I am returning to the JFK jr question. As noted a month ago, the sudden brief appearance of R on the 8chan board along with allusions to JFK jr triggered the curiosity of anons who have been working the evidence since then. What i did was then check to see if his survival was even a possibility and there we hit clear pay dirt. The event itself was clear enough. JFK jr arrived with his wife and sister in law at the airport late in the evening as it was getting dark. He then waited around forty minutes in the airport before leaving. It was also normal for him to have a co pil... more »
Qanon Clinton Security Breach
Until 2010 we had a working intel out of China. Then it was literally killed off. At the same time it has been open season for Chinese spies in the USA and they have stolen vast amounts of sensitive data. This needs to change and this type of information sets the stage for just that. What is clear is that China can now be made to pay for this behavior. The one mistake they have made though is that they have actually killed those spies. Payback will be a bitch as the USA will wish to protect its own. *Image* * Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: b1f9ae No.2772193 Aug 28 2018 17:24:08 (E... more »
Inspiring Urban Farm Grows an Astonishing Three Tons of Produce a Year on a Mere 1/10 of an Acre
We do not get much in this article except propaganda. Yet it addresses two key facts and that is that it is possible to produce 6000 pounds on one tenth of an acre or 4500 square feet. Of course this is with nearly a year round growing season in which the fallow season is around two months. with water solved there is two and three cycles available for a lot of plants. We do not see it at all but one also assumes trees are also optimized here. Yet this is still an awful lot of production and with small animals he is surely also producing and recycling a lot of plant waste as ... more »
The Art of Maintaining Core Frequency in Life
This is well written and should inform. I concur with everything here. My own focus has been to develop alternative history and build upon the insight of the 3D pendulum along with the application of the higher ordered Pythagoreans. Health maintenance is a given of course, but our nature has something to say to that as well. I do not understand why we ended up using 440 hz as against 432 hz so i leave it out there as an open question. without question the relationship between physical scale and frequency in sound and everything else was explored in the distant past and it seem... more »
Has Trump’s War Against Vaccines Started?
By Kent Heckenlively, JD In a recent article asking whether President Trump was “setting the table” to attack Big Pharma on vaccines I ended by writing: “Send up a flare, President Trump. Something. Anything. It will keep our spirits high as we wait for the arrival of the long-promised cavalry of truth on the wickedness … Continue reading Has Trump’s War Against Vaccines Started? The post Has Trump’s War Against Vaccines Started? appeared first on BolenReport.
The Blue State “Vaccines For Depopulation” Study Is The Key…
The CDC Calls It Something Else – But, we’ll go with the Truth… Opinion by Deplorable Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Anti-Vaxxers – your gut feelings were right. Autism is NOT the worst thing that vaccines have done. The Pro-Vaxxers have significantly damaged a whole generation, and like the Nazis in World War II, they … Continue reading The Blue State “Vaccines For Depopulation” Study Is The Key… The post The Blue State “Vaccines For Depopulation” Study Is The Key… appeared first on BolenReport.
Latest News: YouTube Will Run Pro-Vax Messages During Vaccine Freedom of Choice Videos…
Is Alex Jones the “Canary in the Coal Mine”? Opinion by Ralph Fucetola JD The Deep State Wants to Provide “Corrective Information” AKA Soviet Style Censorship – And They are Doing a Pretty Good Job of It! Alex Jones and his Info Wars were “de-platformed” over a 24 hour period on August 5/6, 2018 by … Continue reading Latest News: YouTube Will Run Pro-Vax Messages During Vaccine Freedom of Choice Videos… The post Latest News: YouTube Will Run Pro-Vax Messages During Vaccine Freedom of Choice Videos… appeared first on BolenReport.
Russia to hold Mediterranean drills involving 25 warships and 30 aircraft
The drill is obviously intended to deter further Western military 'intervention' in Syria. It begins Saturday
US fleet commanders meet amid Russian naval buildup in Europe
Concern over what is described as an "increasingly assertive Russian navy"
Is the next US aggression on Syria already scheduled?
The Saker asks: are the AngloZionists about to use a false flag to precipitate a wider war in Syria? Or has the recent Russian show of strength deterred them?
Climate Chaos: Following Record Heat This Summer, Experts Are Predicting There Will Be A Nightmarishly Cold Winter
Are colder winters going to follow warmer summers?
The Disturbing “Momo Challenge” Leads to Bizarre Teen Suicides
The Momo Challenge has led police forces in several countries to warn parents about the potentially dangerous effects of this disturbing “game”
Israel threatens to use nuclear weapons to ‘wipe out’ its enemies
Imagine the uproar if President Rouhani stood outside a nuclear reactor and threatened to "wipe out" Iran's enemies. When Netanyahu does it, however, the Western media is silent
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*Two Funerals And A Weddingby Noah* Of course, we already knew what Trump is. I can't imagine he was any different when he was 3 years old, if only because he's still basically a 3 year old. But, you have to go an extra mile or so when you are a president and people go out of their way to say you are not wanted at funerals and weddings. As tonight's meme says, Barbara Bush, Senator McCain, both of whom were republicans no less, and Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, all very vehemently made it clear that Comrade Trump was persona non grata. Not only that, but when Trump did inflic... more »
Britain's Hidden Presenters
Toby Young in *The Spectator *discusses the Cassian Harrison affair. Cassian, if you recall, is the white, middle-aged and male editor of BBC Four who says that the era of "white, middle-aged and male" standing on a hill and "telling you like it is" has "passed". Toby offers three possible explanations for Mr. Harrison's controversial comments: - That he genuinely believe there should be more black and brown faces on the BBC. - That he was sending a signal "that he has fully embraced the left-wing identitarianism that is fast becoming the official ideology of the lib... more »
Houthi forces score direct hit on Saudi military suppy truck in west Yemen (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Houthi forces targeted and destroyed a Saudi military supply vehicle that was traveling across western Yemen this week. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired an anti-tank guided missile at the Saudi military vehicle, scoring a direct hit after one shot. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey officially adds large Syrian jihadist group to terror list ahead of Idlib offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:15 A.M.) – Turkey has officially added the Syrian jihadist group “Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham” to their national terror list. This move by the Turkish government comes on the eve of the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) scheduled offensive in the Idlib, Hama, and Latakia governorates. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham is one of the largest jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hundreds of Iraqis protest US interferece in domestic affairs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – Hundreds of Iraqis, outraged by the ongoing American presence in their country, gathered in Baghdad’s Firdos Square on Friday to demand an end to the interference. Since a new Iraqi parliament is set to meet next week to elect a speaker and start forming a government, the protesters called on Washington […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia says its ready to boost military contacts with US
Moscow is ready to boost military contacts with the United States insofar as Washington is ready to do that, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday. According to him, the Russian Defense Ministry and the US Department of Defense have been maintaining contacts on Syria in a real-time mode. “There is an agreement on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tweets For Today
#AFP PICTURES OF THE WEEK (25-31 AUGUST) https://t.co/bYSUUwDsIK pic.twitter.com/B2aOFZp3OK — AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) August 31, 2018 Leader of pro-Russian self-declared Donetsk republic in eastern Ukraine killed in cafe blast, his government says https://t.co/aNFtUbsJhI — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 31, 2018 #BREAKING Majority of judges on Brazil's top electoral court rule to annul Lula candidacy in October presidential election pic.twitter.com/A930mkXmzE — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 1, 2018 OPINION: Many #ColdWar secrets 'taken to the grave' by submariners - nav... more »
Five Most Popular Posts in August
What a month, What another fraught, scabby, fractious month. Do the happenings in politics find themselves reflected in the most read posts for the month? Let's see: 1. On the Campaign Against Corbyn 2. No One is Above the Party 3. Labour Democracy Roadshow in Stoke 4. Projecting Paranoia 5. Frank Field: An Anti-Eulogy In other words, the interminable factional battles of the Labour Party managed to do the business again. Believe me, I would much rather write about something else. There are plenty of problems in the world, the Tories are locked into permanent crisis and we need to g... more »
Paper on Parade: the enclave of once-Muslim families in Lukang
*An address sign in Guocuoli* Time once again for our regularly irregular feature on a scholarly paper about Taiwan... While I was looking at the complicated ethnic history of Quanzhou in Fujian, where 45% of the pre-1949 immigrants to Taiwan came from, I ran across this fascinating paper by Oded Abt entitled "Muslim Ancestor, Chinese Hero or Tutelary God:Changing Memories of Muslim Descendants in China,Taiwan and the Philippines"(Asian Journal of Social Science 42 (2014) 747–776). I asked Dr Abt to send the piece to me which he courteously did (if you want a paper just ask a scho... more »
Picture Of The Day
A Su-30SM fighter from the Russian Knights aerobatic team during the closing of the IV International Military Technical Forum "Army-2018." © Sputnik / Alexander Wilf *WNU Editor:* The above picture comes from this photo-gallery ....* This Week in Pictures: August 25-31* (Spuntik).
He who casts the first stone, etc.
*Transcript, Newswatch 31 August 2018: David Jordan interview re Sir Cliff Richard case* David Jordan *SAMIRA AHMED*: No one from the BBC was available to speak to us about this before I am pleased to say we are now joined by David Jordan, the corporation's director of editorial policy and standards. Thank you for coming on* Newswatch*. Do you accept as many viewers say that the BBC has fallen below the standard expected of it? *DAVID JORDAN*: We are very clear we regret some aspects of the way in which we covered the Cliff Richard story at the beginning. We made clear that we th... more »
September 1st – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #590
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Saturday September 1st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
A Military Exoskeleton Race Is On Between Russia And The U.S.
The Ratnik-3 exoskeleton from Russian weapons maker TsNiiTochMash. *Patrick Tucker, Defense One:* *Russia, US Are In A Military Exoskeleton Race* A look at the Iron Man-like dreams and power-starved realities of dueling technology programs. The Russian suit, Ratnik-3, is an imposing web of hexagonal armor plates, black webbing, and small joint motors called actuators. Oleg Faustov, an engineer working with weapons maker TsNiiTochMash, told Russian media outlet TASS this week that the government had already tested a prototype. “It really enhances a serviceman’s physical abilities. ... more »
New York Times Fraud At Adrian, Michigan
The New York Times says 90 degree days at Adrian, Michigan are becoming much more common as CO2 increases. How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born? – The New York Times The actual NOAA data shows … Continue reading →
Not A Good Week For Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau
*Bloomberg:* *Nafta Crunch Caps a Pretty Dreadful Week for Justin Trudeau* *This has not been a good week for Justin Trudeau.* It began with a surprise U.S.-Mexico trade pact that excluded Canada from a Nafta rewrite, sending the prime minister’s negotiating team scrambling to strike a deal ahead of the Trump administration’s deadline. Then a key pipeline he spent billions to nationalize got sideswiped by a court decision, and the most important ally in his climate change plan abandoned him. And now the White House has informed Congress of its intent to sign an new agreement with ... more »
Musical Interlude: Sly & The Family Stone, "Everybody Is a Star"
Sly & The Family Stone, "Everybody Is a Star" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-1s2gqDs_U
American Flag Planting On Moon Scene Omitted In Neil Armstrong Biopic 'First Man'
*FOX News: **Ryan Gosling defends Neil Armstrong biopic 'First Man' leaving out American flag in moon landing scene* “First Man,” the Neil Armstrong biopic that tells the tale of the 1969 moon landing, has stolen the show at several international film festivals — but not everyone is happy. The film fails to show one of the most integral moments of American history – when Armstrong plants the American flag on the moon, according to The Telegraph. Ryan Gosling, the Canadian actor who portrays Armstrong in the movie, defended the decision to not show the flag. Gosling was asked at t... more »
"Butterflies..."
"I think humans might be like butterflies; people die every day without many other people knowing about them, seeing their colors, hearing their stories... and when humans are broken, they're like broken butterfly wings; suddenly there are so many beauties that are seen in different ways, so many thoughts and visions and possibilities that form, which couldn't form when the person wasn't broken! So it is not a very sad thing to be broken, after all! It's during the times of being broken, that you have all the opportunities to become things unforgettable! Just like the broken butter... more »
Friday Night Sing-Along- Trumpty Dumpty
Phil Festa is happy to have a life outside the corporate music business. You can tell from his most recent music. "It's great" he wrote, not to have a record company in charge of your ability to be heard." I know what he means. Enjoy!
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Night”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Night” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9NM-yK1C2I
Why Nothing Could Stop the P-51 Mustang
*Warfare History Network, Sam McGowan* *History, Europe* [image: By Arpingstone - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2719583] Marrying an American dive-bomber design and a British engine, the North American P-51 Mustang became one of the greatest fighters of World War II. If a single airplane has captured the public imagination more than any other, it is undoubtedly the North American P-51 Mustang fighter. In the minds of many, including the young fighter pilots who flew it during the final year of combat in Europe, it was the P-51 that allow... more »
5 Reasons An F-22 Raptor Restart Is A Terrible Idea
*Task and Purpose, Jahara W. Matisek* *Security, Americas* [image: By Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA - F-22 Raptor back on terra firmaUploaded by High Contrast, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24575076] It just makes no sense. Recent cost overruns and issues with the F-35 have compelled political and military leaders to reconsider ordering more F-22 Raptors. The U.S. Air Force was originally supposed to purchase 648 Raptors back in 1991, but ended up only ordering 195 due to fiscal constraints. While the military could always use more fift... more »
Is China's 'F-16' Now Obsolete?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:China_airforce_J-10.jpg] As China puts more advanced indigenous radars and integrates new AESA radars on it, it could remain a credible threat, just as the F-16V remains relevant on the modern battlefield. In the 1990s, China introduced its answer to the MiG-29 and F-16. The J-10 was a light single-seat multirole aircraft meant to replace older J-7 and J-8 aircraft as the bulk of forces a possible adversary would meet. When China started to reopen itself to the world in the 1980s, the PLAAF realized... more »
John McCain Was a Fighter and a Hero
*Lawrence J. Korb* *Politics, Americas* [image: Cindy McCain, wife of U.S. Senator John McCain, touches the casket during a memorial service at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., August 29, 2018. Ross D. Franklin/Pool via REUTERS] John McCain and I have disagreed over issues ranging from the war in Iraq to appropriate levels of defense spending in several congressional hearings, but he had my utmost respect. The death of Senator John McCain, a genuine American hero with whom I had many differences but whose bravery I always respected, brought back many memories of my... more »
Why Democrats are Going Socialist
*Robert Merry* *Politics, Americas* [image: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the Netroots Nation annual conference for political progressives in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. August 4, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman] In certain circumstances, the Democrats can win with a socialist. Whether they can govern successfully with such a president is another matter. The lurch to the left seen in the Democratic Party these days—including a new and increasingly serious flirtation with democratic socialism—is largely a reaction to the same phenomenon that spawned the emergence of Donald T... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Stars are forming in dark, dusty molecular cloud LDN 988. Seen near picture center some 2,000 light-years distant, LDN 988 and other nearby dark nebulae were cataloged by Beverly T. Lynds in 1962 using Palomar Observatory Sky Survey plates. *Click image for larger size.* Narrowband and near-infrared explorations of the dark nebula reveal energetic shocks and outflows light-years across associated with dozens of newborn stars. But in this sharp optical telescopic view, the irregular outlines of LDN 988 and friends look like dancing stick figures eclipsing the rich starfields of the ... more »
Chet Raymo, “Beyond The Porch- Light of Language”
*“Beyond The Porch- Light of Language”* by Chet Raymo "The title of this post is another phrase from the poet Pat Boran. A lovely image, evoking friends in rocking chairs sipping ice tea or gin-and-tonics on a drowsy summer night. Out there in the darkness lightnin' bugs flash their sleepy semaphores. Somewhere afar off heat lightnin' illuminates the horizon. Our language drifts into the dark. We have words too for stars, for black holes and quasars, for the cosmic microwave background radiation. Our words leak off the porch into the summer darkness, bringing some small part of the... more »
"Life, Eh?"
"We said together, wistfully, 'Life, eh?' It says everything without having to say anything: that we all experience moments of joyful or painful reflection, sometimes alone, sometimes sharing laughs and tears with others; that we all know and appreciate that however wonderful and precious life is, it can equally be a terribly confusing and mysterious beast. 'Life, eh?" - Miranda Hart
The Poet: Alfred, Lord Tennyson, “Ulysses”
*“Ulysses”* "It little profits that an idle king, By this still hearth, among these barren crags, Matched with an aged wife, I mete and dole Unequal laws unto a savage race, That hoard, and sleep, and feed, and know not me. I cannot rest from travel; I will drink Life to the lees. All times I have enjoyed Greatly, have suffered greatly, both with those That loved me, and alone; on shore, and when Through scudding drifts the rainy Hyades Vext the dim sea. I am become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart Much have I seen and known- cities of men And manners, climates, councils, go... more »
"It Becomes Sad..."
"Why does truth carry such a dreadful face? Why does subjugation carry such a happy mask? It becomes sad when people understand that they can lead a better life as long as they bow their heads, ignoring the truth." - Lionel Suggs
"Earth's 'Big Freeze' Looms As Sun Remains Devoid Of Sunspots For Most Of 2018"
*"Earth's 'Big Freeze' Looms As Sun Remains * *Devoid Of Sunspots For Most Of 2018"* by Mac Slavo via SHTFplan.com "Scientists believe that Earth could experience a “big freeze” as the sun goes through what’s known as “solar minimum.” During this time, sunspots are minimal and the globe could be in for a wicked cold snap. Scientists are reporting that the sun has been free of sunspots for a total of 133 days this year, according to The Express UK. With only 241 days of 2018 passing, that means the sun has been blank for the majority of the year. Experts continue to warn that this is... more »
How To Wake Up
I’ve been putting off writing this article all year, but readers keep asking for it, and since I’ve been writing about mass enlightenment a lot lately I figure I might as well slip it in now. It is a well-documented fact that it is possible […]
The Daily "Near You?"
León, Castilla y Leon, Spain. Thanks for stopping by!
"Never, Ever Forget..."
"Never, ever forget that nothing in this life is free. Life demands payment in some form for your "right" to express yourself, to condemn and abuse the evil surrounding us. Expect to pay... it will come for you, *they* will come for you, regardless. Knowing that, give them Hell itself every chance you can. Expect no mercy, and give none. That's how life works. Be ready to pay for what you do, or be a coward, pretend you don't see, don't know, and cry bitter tears over how terrible things are, over how *you* let them become." - Ernest Hemingway, "For Whom the Bell Tolls " “People pa... more »
US Already Drafted List of Targets for Potential Strike in Syria – Report
US Already Drafted List of Targets for Potential Strike in Syria – Report by https://www.rt.com/ The US military and intelligence have already compiled a list of preliminary targets they would strike in response to another chemical weapons incident in Syria, CNN reported, citing the US administration officials. – The military are ready to “respond very quickly” at any […]
In Argentina “All Bets Are Off” As Peso Disintegrates
In Argentina “All Bets Are Off” As Peso Disintegrates by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ “All bets are off” in Argentina” – as Bloomberg puts it – where the value of the local peso has plummeted, falling 20% this week alone. It is now 50$ weaker on the year versus the USD, making it the worst performing currency of 2018 and […]
EU Threatens to Retaliate US Auto Tariffs
PressTV Published on Aug 31, 2018 The European Commission president warns that the European Union will respond in kind if the U-S imposes car tariffs on the bloc. Jean-Claude Juncker says the EU would not let anyone determine its trade policies. US President, Donald Trump, rejected an offer from the European Union to eliminate auto tariffs […]
US to Impose More Duties on US$200B of Chinese Goods as Early as Next Week
PressTV Published on Aug 31, 2018 The US president says he is determined to push ahead with his trade policies despite strong criticism from partners. According to Bloomberg News, Donald Trump has told his aides that he will enact tariffs on 200 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods as early as next week. Also, the US […]
Palestinians Resume Great March of Return Protests Near Gaza Border, at Least 120 Injured
RT Published on Aug 31, 2018 According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least 120 protesters were injured after Israeli forces deployed tear gas and reportedly used live ammunition to disperse crowds. The series of protests known as the March of Return were launched along the Gaza-Israel border on March 30 to demand the right for […]
US Military Presence in Africa: All Over Continent and Still Expanding
US Military Presence in Africa: All Over Continent and Still Expanding by ARKADY SAVITSKY, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ Around 200,000 US troops are stationed in 177 countries throughout the world. Those forces utilize several hundred military installations. Africa is no exemption. On August 2, Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier took command of US Army Africa, promising to “hit the ground running.” – The US […]
‘WTO Treats US Very Badly’: Trump Threatens to Pull Out If Organization Doesn’t ‘Shape Up’
“Globalism” is a euphemism for the process towards a One World Government led by the Anti-Christ. Is Trump destroying “Globalism”? Answer is definitely: YES! By pulling the USA out of WTO, he is wrecking the Illuminist’s New World Order system. – RT Published on Aug 31, 2018 Donald Trump is threatening to pull the United States […]
Poll: Facebook at Risk of Losing 32% of Conservative Users
Poll: Facebook at Risk of Losing 32% of Conservative Users by Craig Bannister, https://www.cnsnews.com/ Facebook is at risk of losing 32% of its conservative users due to concerns the social media giant is censoring its content, a new national omnibus survey by McLaughlin & Associates reveals. – Sponsored by the Media Research Center (MRC), the national survey […]
Facebook Whistleblower Exposes Company’s Bias Against Conservative Views
Facebook Whistleblower Exposes Company’s Bias Against Conservative Views by https://sputniknews.com/ Looks like Trump’s attack on tech companies for being biased is not so groundless after all. – A senior Facebook engineer has revealed a massive anti-leftist bias within the tech company staff, saying those who do not share left-leaning political beliefs, or even outright express their right-wing […]
Opinion: What Happens at Israel’s Border Crossings Is Calculated Humiliation
Opinion: What Happens at Israel’s Border Crossings Is Calculated Humiliation by Amira Hass, https://www.haaretz.com/ Humiliation in guise of security questioning has been the norm for many non-Jews at the crossings for years. – Why is everyone getting all upset over the interrogation at the border crossings of a few left-wing Jews, a young friend of mine who […]
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