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U.S. President Donald Trump pauses after awarding the Medal of Honor to former U.S. Army medic Ronald J. Shurer II, "for conspicuous gallantry" for actions he took in Afghanistan in 2008, in the East Room of the White House. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Editors Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
Alessandro Strumia VS Brain Scan Data. Studies of Transgender Brains Incidentally Tested His Hypothesis This Year.
*A*lessandro Strumia, needs to have had a five minute talk with the late great Ben Barres. Dr Barres was fond of telling a story where he heard how much his work was “better than your sister’s”. Ben was a female to male transguy. For those unfamiliar with the lingo started out a woman … then transitioned to living as a man. This is a clumsy and non-PC way to put it I know… but when preaching to people one must speak their language. Transgender scientist can tell you all about how different gender-based stereotypes and assumptions affect us. read more
Study Reveals Notable Graduate School Enrollment Trends
The number of ethnic minority, first-time graduate students inched up from 2016 to 2017 while women earned the majority of graduate degrees for the eighth year in a row, according to the latest annual study by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Board.
Did an NFL Team ‘Redesign’ the U.S. Flag for a Pre-Game Display?
The Green Bay Packers were accused online of not displaying sufficient patriotism prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills.
Ahead of NATO Exercise, Russian Arctic Buildup Worries Norway
PressTV Published on Oct 2, 2018 On the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, the sun does not rise for four months of the year and it is so cold that no trees grow there. end
The Militarization Of The US/China Trade War
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live 9 hours ago As often happens, the US trade war with China is heating up and spilling over to the military realm. Recent skirmishes in the South China Sea are just part of the increasing militarization of the dispute. How hot will the dispute get? Is there anyone in the Trump Administration who […]
Over 50 Injured as Israeli Forces Use Live Fire to Disperse Gaza Protesters
Over 50 Injured as Israeli Forces Use Live Fire to Disperse Gaza Protesters by https://www.presstv.com/ More than 50 Palestinians have been injured by Israeli gunfire and tear gas at the border of the besieged Gaza Strip with the occupied territories, as a fresh round of protest rallies drew several thousand Palestinian demonstrators to the flashpoint frontier. […]
THRESHOLD BREACHED Critical FedRes Report
ITM Trading Streamed live 2 hours ago Link to Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/thres… Interest rates have risen substantially since July 2016, with shorter term rates rising faster than longer term rates, thus threatening a yield curve inversion. Why does that matter you ask? Because this inversion has indicated a recession 100% of the time including the […]
Something Big is Out There: Newfound Dwarf Planet Points to Mysterious Planet X
nemesis maturity Published on Oct 2, 2018 New extremely distant solar system object found during hunt for Planet X. Tuesday, October 02, 2018: Washington, DC—Carnegie’s Scott Sheppard and his colleagues—Northern Arizona University’s Chad Trujillo, and the University of Hawaii’s David Tholen—are once again redefining our Solar System’s edge. They discovered a new extremely distant object far […]
Delivered! Syria Gets S300 Missile System From Russia
RT America Published on Oct 2, 2018 The S-300 air defense system and dozens of additional hardware pieces have been delivered to the Syrian military from Russia. The delivery is meant to protect Russian troops in Syria, coming in wake of the downing of a Russian reconnaissance plane in mid-September. For more on tis, Scottie Nell […]
‘Maneuvered to Prevent Collision’: Chinese Destroyer Chases USS Decatur in South China Sea
‘Maneuvered to Prevent Collision’: Chinese Destroyer Chases USS Decatur in South China Sea by https://www.rt.com/ A Chinese destroyer sent to escort the USS Decatur on a ‘freedom of navigation’ sail-by in the disputed South China Sea came dangerously close and forced the US vessel to maneuver to “prevent collision,” the US Navy said. – The encounter […]
Trump May Be Deliberately Working to Drive Countries Away From US – Analyst
Trump May Be Deliberately Working to Drive Countries Away From US – Analyst by https://sputniknews.com/ Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly this week, US President Donald Trump urged the world to respect US sovereignty while seemingly threatening to violate the sovereignty of other coutnries. Speaking to Sputnik, US geopolitical analyst Tom Luongo outlined what he […]
Israel Seeking Pretext to Attack Lebanon
PressTV Published on Oct 1, 2018 Lebanon accuses Israel of seeking a pretext to attack the Arab country. Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil rejected as false, Israel’s claim that there are missile sites belonging to Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in Lebanon. Bassil urged foreign ambassadors to respond to such accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. […]
Iran, EU to Finalize Cooperation Mechanism Despite US Pressures: Spokesman
Iran, EU to Finalize Cooperation Mechanism Despite US Pressures: Spokesman by http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/ TEHRAN — Iran and the European Union are working to finalize a mechanism to guarantee trade cooperation despite the US pressures to abort the attempts, an Iranian spokesman said Monday. – Iran and the EU have neared an understanding following intensive negotiations, Bahram Qasemi, […]
Iran, Europe ‘Finalizing Mechanism for Cooperation, US Sabotage Sure to Fail’
Iran, Europe ‘Finalizing Mechanism for Cooperation, US Sabotage Sure to Fail’ by https://www.presstv.com/ Iran has been doing copious work with Europe to devise a mechanism to guarantee continued bilateral trade despite attempts by the United States to obstruct such cooperation, says an Iranian official, declaring that US sabotage is “certain” to fail as a result of […]
October 3rd – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #622
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 →
Wednesday October 3rd – 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 →
NATO's Largest Military Exercise Since The Cold War Will Begin Next Month
*Daily Sabah/DPA:* *NATO to launch biggest exercise since Cold War with 45,000 troops* NATO is preparing for one of its "biggest exercises in many years," with 45,000 troops due to participate in the Trident Juncture maneuver in Norway later this month, the alliance's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Tuesday. The defensive exercise is based on a "fictitious but realistic" scenario simulating NATO's collective response to an armed attack against one ally, Stoltenberg added. It will be the biggest exercise carried out by NATO since the end of the Cold War. Besides th... more »
Is It Really Surprising To Anyone That Trump And Family Engaged In Outright Fraud For Decades?
After today's blockbuster investigative report on Trump's life of crime by the not-so-failing *NY Times*, CNBC reported that the New York state tax department is investigating the shocking revelations that are being read around the world. The Pulitzer-bait report from David Barstow, Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner has been described as "exhaustive" and "thorough." Imagine what Mueller's office is going to have! They wrote that Señor Trumpanzee "has long sold himself as a self-made billionaire, but a *Times* investigation found that he received at least $413 million in today’s dol...more »
"I Wonder..."
"I wonder what radical feminists make of the fact that it was men who created the rule of 'women and children first ' when it came to rescuing people from life-threatening emergencies. " - Thomas Sowello Above, "The Look", thought by its users to be soooo intimidating while expressing massive righteous indignation at the terrible oppression she's so obviously suffering from. No, actually, you look like a complete idiot, IMHO... Go home, take your meds, it'll be alright... - CP
Another Big Lie: Long-Term Boyfriend of Ford Witnessed Her Coaching Friend How To Take A Lie Detector Test…
During Ms. Christine Blasey-Ford’s senate testimony, under oath, she gave the following answers to questioning from Ms Rachel Mitchell: MITCHELL: Have you ever had discussions with anyone, beside your attorneys, on how to take a polygraph? FORD: Never. MITCHELL: And … Continue reading →
Meatable Can Make Beef From A Single Cell - If Activists Don't Kill The Company First
It takes a few years, a lot of grain and even more water to make a steer big enough to send to market - a company wants to get that process down to a few weeks. read more
Brazil Public Prosecutor Demands Ban on Three Commercialised GM Maize Varieties
Brazil’s federal public prosecutor has filed a public civil action requiring the suspension of commercial release of three GM maize seed varieties: Monsanto’s MON87411 and MON87460; and Syngenta’s 3272. Source: gmwatch.org By Claire Robinson The lawsuit cites several problems with the authorisations, including the lack of studies showing that these GMOs are safe to eat and for the […] The post Brazil Public Prosecutor Demands Ban on Three Commercialised GM Maize Varieties appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)”
, “When Time Slows (Born Star)” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogldA2Gxl3g
New Zealand Customs Now Have The Authority To Demand The Password To Your Digital Devices
*The Hill:* *New Zealand can now fine travelers who refuse to unlock digital devices* New Zealand has become the first country to threaten travelers with prosecution and fines if they refuse to hand over passwords for their digital devices at security. Border officials say the new policy, which could impose fines of more than $3,000 on foreign visitors and New Zealanders, is an “appropriate remedy” for security concerns, according to The New York Times. Customs officials can now demand travelers provide passwords or other device-unlocking information like fingerprints if they are... more »
Bezos Bows To Pressure On $15/hr. Keep Pressuring Him. Keep Pressuring Them All.
In a move that is being widely attributed to pressure from activists and Bernie Sanders’ famous Stop BEZOS Act, Amazon has announced a pay increase for all workers inside the US to $15 an hour as of next month. Which is of course a good […]
Academics Exposing Academic Corruption
Must watch video showing just how corrupt academic research is. Leftist ideas are untenable and don’t stand up to any scrutiny, so they censor any dissent rather than debate.
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621, some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra, the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous young star clusters and dark dust lanes. *Click image for larger size.* Still, for earthbound astronomers NGC 3621 is not just another pretty face-on spiral galaxy. Some of its brighter stars have been used as standard candles to establish important estimates of extragalactic distances and the scale of the Universe. This beautiful image of NGC 3621 traces the ... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “Praying”
*“Praying”* “It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don't try to make them elaborate, this isn't a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which another voice may speak.” - Mary Oliver, “Thirst”
"A Riddle"
*"A Riddle"* “This thing all things devours: Birds, beasts, trees, flowers; Gnaws iron, bites steel; Grinds hard stones to meal; Slays king, ruins towns, And beats high mountains down.” - One of Gollum’s riddles for Bilbo in “The Hobbit,” by JRR Tolkein. • Answer: *Time*
Chet Raymo, “The Silence”
*“The Silence”* by Chet Raymo “The hiding places of my power Seem open; I approach, and then they close; I see by glimpses now; when age comes on, May scarcely see at all, and I would give, While yet we may, as far as words can give, A substance and a life to what I feel...” "These few lines from Wordsworth's "The Prelude" leapt off the page at me this morning. They capture well enough what my life has become. All those years of teaching, of writing in the Boston Globe, were years of sharing public knowledge, knowledge that had been vetted by the scientific community. The work was no... more »
BWorld 255, Improving passenger convenience, innovation vs regulation
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last Monday, October 01, 2018. People are rational, they seek convenience and safety for themselves, their families and friends. Thus, if it is very inconvenient and unsafe to take multiple rides from house to work and vice versa, say tricycle from house and village, jeepney or bus, MRT/LRT, jeep again to office, repeat the 4 rides going back home, then people would rather drive their cars or motorcycles even if they have to endure heavy traffic, high parking fees, and occasional street flooding during the rainy season. But when it is easy, safe... more »
Hillary Clinton Cackles and Laughs as Her Political Hyenas Attack….
Hillary Clinton was asked her opinion of Judge Brett Kavanaugh noting how the Clinton political machine writ large was working to smear his name and reputation. Her response was typical Clinton evil…. Shrill laughter. Do not look away: The vulgar … Continue reading →
"We Must Ask Ourselves..."
''As Americans, we must ask ourselves: Are we really so different? Must we stereotype those who disagree with us? Do we truly believe that ALL red-state residents are ignorant racist fascist knuckle-dragging NASCAR-obsessed cousin-marrying roadkill-eating tobacco juice-dribbling gun-fondling religious fanatic rednecks; or that ALL blue-state residents are godless unpatriotic pierced-nose Volvo-driving France-loving left-wing communist latte-sucking tofu-chomping holistic-wacko neurotic vegan weenie perverts?'' - Dave Barry
Was the Arch of Baal Erected in Washington Before Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony?
The Arch of Palmyra appeared on the National Mall, but its relationship to Senate Judiciary Committee hearings was purely coincidental.
The Most Dangerous Celebrity Online Is Revealed
Ruby Rose has played some dangerous characters, like an inmate in "Orange Is the New Black" and a scientist battling a prehistoric shark in "The Meg." But the actress herself is now officially dangerous.
Alleged sexual assailant and harasser gives counsel
A man who has been accused by about twenty women of sexual assault or harassment is giving counsel, not just to a SCOTUS nominee, but all young men. He says it is a really tough time to be a man … Continue reading →
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Will Meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un This Sunday
.@statedeptspox announces @SecPompeo’s upcoming trip to Asia, where he will travel to #Japan, #NorthKorea, #ROK, and #China from October 6-8. pic.twitter.com/hnB2xAIME7 — Department of State (@StateDept) October 2, 2018 *The Hill: **Pompeo to meet with North Korea's Kim on Sunday* Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next week as part of his upcoming trip to Asia, the State Department announced on Tuesday. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Pompeo will meet with Kim in Pyongyang on Oct. 7. Nauert didn't provide specifi... more »
Ends and Means
Socialists believe the ends justify the means. The religious believe the means justify the ends. Some of us think differently and assert the means are the ends.
Standard Solar Model – How Bizarre Can They Become?
The latest ploy in astrophysics involves using global warming responsible for the Earth’s present physical state since 2-3 billions of years ago. Or that’s the wacky explanation Dr. Pierre Robitaille summarised in a YouTube presentation of Sky Scholar concerning the … Continue reading →
EPA Aims to Weaken Radiation Regulations As FCC Gives Telecoms $2B To Install 5G Everywhere
By B.N. Frank An article by The Register, “Eat my shorts, watchdog tells every city mayor in the US – FCC approves $2bn 5G telco... more »
The Opportunity Myth Myth
When it comes to slick, pretty education "research," the folks at TNTP know their stuff. Reformsters have been milking the slick-but-hollow "Widget Effect" for years, and now TNTP has whipped up another sure-to-be-referenced-way-too-much "report" entitled "The Opportunity Myth." If ed reform eats its own tail, what does it poop out? Who are these folks? TNTP used to stand for The New Teacher Project; She Who Will Not Be Named created it as a spin-off of TFA, designed to put older career-changers into the classroom. At some point it changed into an advocacy group pushing a redesign of... more »
Calgary – Most snow this early in the season in 61 years
Parts of the city reported up to 40 cm (16 inches) in a 12-hour period. A snowfall warning remains in effect. Wettest Oct 2 on record. The City of Calgary has activated its municipal emergency plan and called in reinforcements from neighboring cities in response to a massive October snowfall. Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat ... Read moreCalgary – Most snow this early in the season in 61 years The post Calgary – Most snow this early in the season in 61 years appeared first on Ice Age Now.
U.S. Intelligence Community Believes A New Cold War Is Starting
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Deputy Director Justin Poole calls the current world situation "a sort of reawakening of times of old." NGA *Tim Johnson, Stars and Stripes/McClatchy Washington Bureau: **US spies see new threats from global rivals, say it could be Cold War 2.0* WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — As the intelligence community shifts its primary focus from counterterrorism to threats from Russia and China, some leaders voice a sense of deja vu and even eagerness at the challenge. “It has been a sort of reawakening of times of old, I will say,” said Deputy Dir... more »
Dr. Oz on Breast Cancer: I want you to take the phone out of your bra and don’t put it back.” (2013)
By B.N. Frank Breast Cancer Survivor, Tiffany Frantz, has been tireless in her efforts telling women not to carry their phones in their bras. In... more »
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Former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Testifies In His Own Murder Trial
Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke testified in a trial, where he is accused of first-degree murder and other offenses for killing Laquan McDonald. The post Former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Testifies In His Own Murder Trial appeared first on Shadowproof.
WikiLeaks Reveals Real Reason Julian Assange Is Being Abandoned
By The Jimmy Dore Show A.P. Editor’s Note: Jimmy Dore covers some of the interesting backstory taking place in Ecuador surrounding Julian Assange. How does... more »
The Navy Just Lost the Battle for the South China Sea (In a Simulation)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Would America lose a war in the South China Sea? We try to get some answers. *In our simulation, it’s 2016 and both nations have continued to press their claims. Two ships of the Philippine navy, the patrol craft BRP Emilio Jacinto and BRP Artemio Ricarde, have arrived.* The year is 2016, and two of the U.S. Navy’s latest ships are backing a key ally in the tinderbox of the South China Sea. They’re facing down the Chinese navy halfway across the world with the latest weapons and systems the United States can get its hands on. But is it enough? ... more »
War in the South China Sea: 3 Ways America and China Fight it Out
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* "If China decides to go ahead and declare an ADIZ over the South China Sea, matters could become even more complicated." *What’s less than clear is that Beijing fully understands the risks of this strategy, or the dangers of pushing the United States Navy on freedom of navigation, one of the long-term core interests of the United States. And given that governments sometimes don’t even understand that they’re playing a dangerous game until they find themselves in the middle of it, a great deal of caution is warranted.* It’s easy to imagine an ev... more »
U.S. - China Cold War -- Analysis and Commentaries
FOX News *Richard Javad Heydarian, Asia Times:* *US, China thrusting towards a new Cold War* Tit-for-tat exchanges on economic, political and strategic fronts threaten to escalate into a full-blown conflict between the superpowers. As the United States squeezes China economically through an escalating trade war, it is simultaneously ramping up military efforts to challenge Beijing’s recent strategic gains in the contested South China Sea. The tit-for-tat punitive exchanges on economic and strategic fronts has effectively commenced what some analysts now see as a new Cold War pitti... more »
"What October Has in Store for the S&P"
*"What October Has in Store for the S&P"* by Brian Maher "Today we look ahead… by first looking back… The S&P surged 7.2% April through September — its mightiest quarterly gain since 2013. And for only the sixth occasion since 1928… the broad index ended each month higher than the previous. Meantime, the Dow Jones worked a roaring 9.3% third-quarter gain, the Nasdaq a handsome 7.1%. But what does the foregoing imply for this month of October, with its blackened reputation for crashes? Will more records fall over… or does history argue for another crash? This is the question that fu... more »
Brazil Considers Scaling Back Its Gun Control
By José Niño From endorsing Brazil’s military regime to fashioning himself as the Brazilian Donald Trump, Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has a flair for... more »
Why It’s Time to End Government-Funded Media
By Bill Wirtz In the effort of maintaining “quality journalism,” publishers and journalists around the world make the case for press subsidies. In Europe, this... more »
Globally the coolest September in 10 years
Roy Spencer is reporting that the NASA/UAH satellite temperature anomaly for the lower troposphere continued its downward trend in September to just +0.14 C above average. He calls this "Globally, the coolest September in the last 10 years." H/t GF
NTIS/NTRL data base for searching
“The National Technical Reports Library (NTRL – U.S. Department of Commerce) has become an open access resource, following a decision made by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The National Technical Information Service serves as the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. For more than 60 years NTIS has assured businesses, universities, and the public timely access to approximately 3 million publications covering over 350 subject areas. The search window. https://ntrl.nt... more »
The Kavanaugh hearings, guest blogger Kay
I am a Republican. (Let’s see, I have a devotion to my Catholic faith (therefore I must support the KKK), I support the 2nd amendment (therefore I must support wide spread use of guns, rather than responsible use), I do not believe in murder, including a baby in the womb (not sure what that is called), I believe in marriage between man and woman, as intended by God. I don’t know if I want to go on as the truth is important to our well being and humanity. I would like to add, because of the Democrats of this committee (and perhaps others, but I’m thinking of at least Durbin and F... more »
Louisiana wildlife commission to discuss Elmer's Island airport proposal
A controversial agreement would allow the construction of a small airport in the south Jefferson Parish wildlife refuge.
Creating a Suspect Society: The Scary Side of the Technological Police State
By John W. Whitehead “If, as it seems, we are in the process of becoming a totalitarian society in which the state apparatus is all-powerful,... more »
(Must Watch) Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 10/2/18: Special Report”
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 10/2/18: Special Report”, (Must Watch) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AJHvPVLFKo
X22 Report, “Like Clockwork, Why Is The Fed Subject Of So Many Conspiracy Theories?”
X22 Report, “Like Clockwork, Why Is The Fed Subject Of So Many Conspiracy Theories?” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzJvB38LVU4 X22 Report, “Operators Standing By, Stay Tuned & Watch 'Red October' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cAl1og4nXU
Is Christine Blasey Ford ‘Deeply Tied’ to the Central Intelligence Agency?
Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in attempting to create connections between the CIA and Brett Kavanaugh's principal accuser.
NY Times: Trump Got $413M from His Dad, Much of It from Tax Dodges
The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.
Law School Director: Stop Terminating Parental Rights – Preserve Family Relationships
Attorney Vivek Sankaran, director of the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and the Child Welfare Appellate Clinic at the University Michigan Law School, has written an excellent piece that was published in The Chronicle for Social Change titled: Termination of Parental Rights: What’s The Rush? Vivek writes that family courts today are too quick to remove parental rights when one parent is deemed "unfit." An attorney himself who has represented children in foster care, Vivek gives an example of a father who was incarcerated for drug usage, and yet stayed involved in his daughter's life for ... more »
Network of Cholesterol Skeptics Researchers: Abandon the LDL Cholesterol Theory of Heart Disease and Look at More Important Risk Factors
Dr. Malcom Kendrick is the author of the book The Great Cholesterol Con. He is the co-author of a recently published paper that looks at important risk factors related to cardiovascular disease, pointing out that looking at LDL cholesterol levels are not a good indicator of heart disease. Dr. Malcom Kendrick is part of The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptics (THINCS). The lead author of this recently published paper is Dr. Uffe Ravnskov, author of Fat and Cholesterol are Good for You, and the leader of THINCS. We have featured both men's writings frequently here on Health ... more »
Trump’s Boot Is On THE Deep State’s Throat
Operation Freedom Published on Oct 2, 2018 The spotlight of this Briefing focuses on the Declassification trigger which Trump is using to expose and take down The Deep State. end
EU Weapons Sent to Saudis Despite Criticism Over Yemeni Conflict
RT Published on Oct 2, 2018 Germany has reportedly approved new arms exports to Saudi Arabia worth almost 300-million dollars. The move comes despite strong criticism of the Saudis for their participation in the Yemeni conflict, which has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties. end
Pre-Emptive Hit: US NATO Envoy Threatens Striking Russian Missiles
RT Published on Oct 2, 2018 The U.S. ambassador to NATO has threatened Russia with pre-emptive engagement over some of its missiles. The official claims Washington could strike to take them out – as they are in breach of a Cold War-era treaty. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9fmb end
BETO!
"Beto" is enough. Or, better, BETO. No one has to say O'Rourke. I worked at Sire Records and it was very convenient, to say the least, to have artists with one word names, like Madonna, Enya, Seal, Morrissey. No one has to wonder who Bono is or Cher or Flea, Prince, Beck, Divine, Drake, Björk, Ringo, Adele, Sting, Oprah, Joni, Moby, Eminem. People from my generation know exactly who Neil is. I like referring to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Alexandria, to Bernie Sanders as Bernie, to Ammar Campa-Najjar as Ammar. When I write "Kara" on my blog there's no need to write Kara Eastman. O...more »
Ontario has to Launder $1B in cap-and-trade money
CBC has the story: Ford government sitting on $1B in cap-and-trade money Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Environmental commissioner says by law it can only be spent on reducing greenhouse gases Context: No one is talking about the reason Ford canceled cap and trade the first day on the job. It was to eliminate the […]
How Doulas Can Help with Home Births
Our friends at MomLovesBest.com promote positive home births for moms. So do The Drs. Wolfson. Doulas are birth coaches that help with the childbirth experience and aftermath. They help with hospital or home births. The Drs. Wolfson recommend home births for better overall health of mom and baby. MomLovesBest.com prepared a neat infographic that tells […] The post How Doulas Can Help with Home Births appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
President Trump MAGA Rally, Southaven Mississippi – 7:30pm Livestream…
Today President Trump travels to The Landers Center Southaven, Mississippi, as part of the 2018 MAGA campaign tour. President Trump arrives in Mississippi to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s 2018 reelection bid. There are two elections for the U.S. Senate … Continue reading →
Universal Nationalism: A Forum Debate
I would like to see a form of universal nationalism whereby national boundaries are rewritten to correspond with ethnic realities. That would alleviate problems in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North America. I believe in live and let live. I would love to see a form of political devolution in North America whereby non-whites areas are granted self-rule and removed from inclusion into the white body politic. In that regard I envision a White Confederation formed by the secession of some of the more conservative, white states which are referred to as "Red States" in the politica... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 2, 2018
*Al-Monitor:* *Intel: Here’s why Iran’s missile strikes in Syria should worry the US* Iran fired six missiles at militant strongholds in eastern Syria today, near the area of operations for most of the 2,200 US troops fighting the Islamic State (IS) in the war-torn country. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement that the strikes killed several militant leaders accused of plotting last week’s attack on a military parade that killed 25 people. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 2, 2018* How Trump is pushing Turkey and the ... more »
World News Briefs -- October 2, 2018 (Evening Edition)
A ship is seen stranded on the shore after an earthquake and tsunami hit the area in Wani, Donggala, Central Sulawesi. Antara Foto/Muhammad Adimaja/ via REUTERS *Daily Mail:** Indonesia quake-tsunami death toll moves above 1,300, as 200,000 people battle thirst and hunger and starving survivors rummage through rubble for food* * The Indonesian government has started to crack down on citizens looting shops for supplies in Palu Tuesday * United Nations representatives say around 200,000 people are in need of food and shelter after the tsunami * Police say they have arrested dozens ... more »
THE BIG NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ON TRUMP'S FINANCES SHOULD HAVE BEEN TWO ARTICLES
I read the big *New York Times* report on the Trump family's decades of financial trickery, but don't quiz me on it. I feel comfortable saying that over the years the Trump family engaged in some financial ruses that were blatantly illegal, some that broke the law but were typical for wealthy real estate people, and some that are unavailable to you and me but are generously granted to the rich, which ought to make all of us in the 99% march out into the streets, pitchforks held high. The specifics I'm not so clear on. I see a lot of people treating this story as devastating, but it'... more »
Historical Reference
The story is oft told. It's not a new story. Not in the least. And yet, it's renewed and part of the 24 hour news cycle in 2018.
Study Reveals Bias against Female Basketball Players at HBCUs
A new study by a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) professor indicates that women’s basketball teams at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are penalized at higher rates than teams from other institution types, suggesting that long-standing assumptions of racial bias in college athletics could be true.
QotD: "Climate change and the true cost of economic growth...”
*"There is no 'true cost of economic growth.' The cost of economic growth, including compliance with regulations, is built into the calculation of economic growth. To the extent that future climate change may or may not impact future economic growth, there’s no evidence that 'carbon' regulations will do anything other than moving the costs back in time from the future to the present. A real-world discount rate zeroes out all potential 'benefits' of carbon regulations."* ~ David Middleton, in his post ‘Climate Change and the True Cost of Economic Growth’ – A Grauniad Fairy ... more »
Richard Grenell, Trump’s True Believer
*Curt Mills* *Politics, Americas* [image: German Chancellor Angela Merkel receives the ambassador of U.S. to Germany, Richard Grenell, in Meseberg, Germany July 6, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt] Many of the president’s core supporters adore him; others see an unapologetic Iran hawk. Much has been made of Ambassador Richard “Ric” Grenell, emissary to Berlin, and his unusually large portfolio in this most unusual of administrations. An alum of the George W. Bush administration, he could strike many as an odd fit for this populist-nationalist presidency. But Bush 43 alums and other mo... more »
All of Syria to be protected by S-300 system: FM
The Syrian sky “will be safely protected after Russia’s supplies of S-300 missile defense systems,” Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told Al Mayadeen television on Tuesday. The minister said the Israeli airstrikes in Latakia on September 17 were “aimed to prolong the Syrian conflict” and “undermine success in the liberation of Syria, achieved by the government […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US NATO envoy threatens to ‘take out’ Russian missile (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – US ambassador to NATO threatened to “take out” a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, if Russia “continues violating” the 1987 the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), speaking in Brussels on Tuesday. Kay Bailey Hutchison stressed that the goal is “Russia in compliance,” adding that “we need to look for other ways to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Developing: Armenian PM says he will resign after decree dismissing ministers
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this evening that he will be resigning after parliament passed a law preventing him from calling a snap parliamentary election this year. Pashinyan told thousands of his followers in Yerevan this evening that the new bill ultimately left him no choice but to resign […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military to use S-300 system within 3 months: Russian MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The Syrian military is in possession of the S-300 air defense system, Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu said tonight. According to the Shoigu, Russian delivered 49 pieces of hardware to the Syrian military, including four launchers, boost-light pathfinders, primary positioning systems, and command vehicles. With the Syrian military in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russia officially delivers S-300 system to Syria – MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The S-300 air defense system and dozens of additional hardware pieces have been delivered to the Syrian military to boost security of Russian personnel there, Russian Defense Minister, Sergey Shoigu, told President Vladimir Putin. Minutes ago, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that they had officially delivered the S-300 system […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian gov’t welcomes Turkish military operation to clear radical groups from Idlib: Muallem
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem sat down with Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen TV this afternoon in order to discuss a number of topics, including the situation in the Idlib Governorate. Muallem told the presenter at Al-Mayadeen TV that Turkey is more than capable of carrying out the military operation clear the radical […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Azusa Pacific University Reverses LGBT Policy
[image: azusa-pacific-university-reverses-lgbt-policy] Azusa Pacific University reversed — or at least made a strategic retreat from — its recent decision to allow same-sex romantic relationships on campus.
Gotham City Digest, 10/2/18
Where love is a many splintered thing. ------------------------------ Meh. But four white nationalists getting arrested is a start, I guess. ------------------------------ Money shot from the "president's" shyster, courtesy of the "failing *New York Times*": "President Trump (sic) had virtually no involvement whatsoever with these matters.The affairs were handled by other Trump family members who were not experts themselves and therefore relied entirely upon the aforementioned licensed professionals to ensure full compliance with the law.” Shorter shyster: "The Trumps ... more »
"How It Really Is"
"Right honey?"... lol
EU and NATO openly meddle in North Macedonia referendum (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 123. The post EU and NATO openly meddle in North Macedonia referendum (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Tory Leadership Jockeying
Death is in the air argues Richard Seymour in his write up of Tory party conference. Even before Theresa May takes to the podium for what could be the last time, malaise hangs heavy and cluelessness, if not defeat, is the tone. For the hard Brexiteers, who've hardly distinguished themselves these last few days with energetic interventions from the fringes, despair arrests them as it increasingly dawns that their flush is well and truly busted. Meanwhile, no one knows what Brexit is going to look like even though May pretends, as per, nothing has changed. Indeed, if you want a so-c... more »
Paulo Coelho, "The Law of Jante"
"The Law of Jante" by Paulo Coelho "'The Law of Jante?' Of course I had never heard of this, so he explained what it was. I continued on my journey and discovered it is hard to find anyone in any of the Scandinavian countries who does not know this law. Although the law exists since the beginning of civilization, it was only officially declared in 1933 by writer Aksel Sandemose in the novel “A Refugee Goes Beyond Limits.” The sad truth is that the Law of Jante is a rule applied in every country in the world, despite the fact that Brazilians say that “this only happens here,” and t... more »
Arctic sea ice update
DMI confirm that the average Arctic sea ice extent during September was the fourth highest since 2006, and the greatest since 2014. http://ocean.dmi.dk/arctic/icecover_30y.uk.php It is of course far too short a period to pretend to identify any real trends, but it is clear that the short period of decline before […]
"The Cult of Rules"
*"The Cult of Rules"* by Paul Rosenberg “The mark of an educated mind,” taught Aristotle, is “to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” And that’s what I’ll be asking of you today. Because as certain as I am that I’m substantially right on this, I’m also sure that its acceptance will take quite some time. But I do want to plant its seeds as best I can. *The Cult… Is Us: *Doubtless you’ve seen or heard stories about religious cults and the people born into them. They all focus upon the same set of writings and explanations, all repeat the same phrases, and all approve... more »
Acuerdo restringe a sector automotriz de México
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
02-Oct-2018 El acuerdo comercial con Estados Unidos y Canadá restringirá a la mitad a la industria automotriz instalada en México debido a los requerimientos para cumplir con los porcentajes de autopartes elaboradas en zonas de altos salarios, aseguró el presidente del Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE), Juan Pablo Castañón.
Canadá y EU alcanzaron acuerdo; Usmca, nuevo nombre del TLCAN
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
02-Oct-2018 AmplÃa Ottawa el acceso a lácteos. Washington cede y permite que se mantenga el mecanismo de solución de controversias
Ecuador ha pagado 2 313 millones por laudos
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
02-Oct-2018 Los 31 procesos legales que ha afrontado Ecuador en cortes internacionales, en los últimos 13 años han generado un saldo negativo.
El mito del Libre Mercado y del Libre Comercio
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
02-Oct-2018 En los últimos años pareciera que los cambios en la economÃa mundial son cada vez más acelerados. Asistimos a un proceso de reordenación ya que, la potencia hegemónica surgida en el siglo XX, ve peligrar su posición y modifica sustancialmente su metodologÃa de inserción internacional.
A un año del tratado con Canadá, el TTIP por la puerta de atrás y otros tratados en la agenda de la UE
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
02-Oct-2018 Un año después de la aprobación provisional del CETA, el Estado español y la Unión Europea continúan apoyando al poder corporativo en su asalto a las libertades y derechos de los pueblos: están negociando inminentes Tratados de Comercio e Inversión con Japón, Singapur y Mercosur.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 2, 2018
To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE. WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY THAT WILL STAND FOR YOUR DEMENTED WORDS OF VIOLENCE & DEATH. BE CAUTIOUS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 23, 2018 *FOX News:* *US military presence in region doesn't match Trump's rhetoric on Iran: report* The U.S. military preparedness for a possible confrontation in the Persian Gulf is lagging behind the Trump administration's increasingly harsh rhetoric towards the I... more »
"What Foolish Forgetfulness..."; "What Can We Know?"
"You live as if you were destined to live forever, no thought of your frailty ever enters your head, of how much time has already gone by you take no heed. You squander time as if you drew from a full and abundant supply, so all the while that day which you bestow on some person or thing is perhaps your last. You have all the fears of mortals and all the desires of immortals… What foolish forgetfulness of mortality to defer wise resolutions to the fiftieth or sixtieth year, and to intend to begin life at a point to which few have attained." - Denis Diderot ○ "What can we know? What... more »
Yale “Bar Fight” 1985: “a 21-year-old man accused Mr. Kavanaugh of throwing ice on him “for some unknown reason”…
Some things are just funny as written. A staff writer for the New York Times, Emily Bazelon, couldn’t avoid joining the increasingly silly resistance foray against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. So the Yale Law School ‘fellow’ co-authored a story about a … Continue reading →
"US Gross National Debt Soars $1.27 Trillion In Fiscal 2018, Hits $21.5 Trillion"
*"US Gross National Debt Soars $1.27 Trillion In Fiscal 2018, * *Hits $21.5 Trillion"* by Wolf Richter "But wait - *these are the Boom Times!* The US gross national debt jumped by $84 billion on September 28, the last business day of fiscal year 2018, the Treasury Department reported Monday afternoon. During the entire fiscal year 2018, the gross national debt ballooned by $1.271 trillion to a breath-taking height of $21.52 trillion. Just six months ago, on March 16, it had pierced the $21-trillion mark. At the end of September 2017, it was still $20.2 trillion. The flat spots in t... more »
Untitled post, or Two for the price of one
Besides the Tory conference, there are two current topics of interest to this blog. One is the Christine Blasey Ford / Brett Kavanaugh affair. There is so much material online about the credibility of both individuals concerned that it's hard for anyone, especially me, to add anything helpful. So I'll just ramble a bit. I immediately took a dislike to he good Doctor Ford when I first heard her testify in that scratchy, vocal-fry, so-called “valley girl” voice. The more times you hear it the more farcical it sounds. Can that really be her voice? Is she having us on? Can she be a col... more »
Global Temperatures back to 1983 Levels
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Russian Space Chief: ISS Space Station Hole Was Made Deliberately
Sabotage: Russian astronaut Sergei Prokopyev showed the original 'drilled hole' during a video released by the space agency Roscosmos. NASA *Daily Mail: **It was sabotage! Russia finds International Space Station hole was made DELIBERATELY, says agency chief* * The ISS experienced a drop in pressure due to an air leak overnight on August 30 * Various theories were floated, including damage caused by a micrometeorite * However, an initial investigation has ruled-out accidental damage as an option * A second probe aims to reveal further details, including persons responsible Russia... more »
Reporter’s Notebook: When Media Obsessions Fuel Reactionary Agendas
A lot of time is spent making sure I can corroborate allegations of misconduct on a small scale, but something I don’t always get the opportunity to do as a journalist is provide a bigger picture analysis. While I’ve been writing for the better part of six years, I’m relatively The post Reporter’s Notebook: When Media Obsessions Fuel Reactionary Agendas appeared first on Shadowproof.
Kavanaugh sexual assault hearing evokes early Soviet mock trials
Erica Stone Drennan, Ph.D. Candidate in Russian Literature, Columbia University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
A century ago, Russian leaders staged mock trials on rape and abortion to educate citizens about new Soviet laws and values. Then, as now, victim-blaming and 'he said, she said' marred the verdict.
Negotiation Nuances: Nuclear North Korea Requires Planning and Patience
*Sukjoon Yoon* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un provides guidance with Ri Hong Sop (2nd L) and Hong Sung Mu (R) on a nuclear weapons program in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang September 3, 2017. KCNA via REUTER] The process of denuclearizing Pyongyang cannot be rushed. At the Pyongyang summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, held from September 18–20, 2018, a declaration was signed by the ranking military officials of the two Koreas. This agreement i... more »
China Can Prod North Korea into Nuclear Disarmament
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a signing ceremony following the Russian-Chinese talks on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia September 11, 2018. Alexander Ryumin/TASS Host Photo Agency/Pool via REUTERS] Peaceful denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula requires an "umbrella strategy." The coastal metropolis of Dalian in China’s Liaoning Province is an interesting vantage point to appraise the major strategic changes under way in Northeast Asia. The bustling shops and sparkling malls belie the reput... more »
America's Military Is Losing Its Counterinsurgency Operations Capabilities
*Adam Wunische* *Security, Americas* [image: Flickr / U.S. Department of Defense] It is better to focus on existential, near-peer threats. Ever wonder why or how the U.S. military forgets how to do counterinsurgency and stability operations? We are witnessing the process happen in real time. There is a common pattern within military organizations, especially the U.S. military. They train for conventional operations against near-peer adversaries but are asked to engage in counterinsurgency (COIN) and stability operations instead. American soldiers spend significant amounts in bl... more »
Kavanaugh Kapers, Kontinued
Mark Judge, the sole corroborating witness to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's alleged attack on Christine Blasey Ford more than three decades ago, has finished his interview with the FBI. Due to Kavanaugh's growing notoriety, a long out-of-print digitized, bootleg version of Judge's memoir - "Wasted" - is now widely available for download on the Internet. While Judge's sworn insistence that he has no memory of the incident has been greeted with derision in some quarters, his literary confession itself is so chock full of alcohol-fueled memory lapses and terrifying blackouts ... more »
Record Snowfall Wallops Calgary! AGW?
*From earlier:* PhD Physicist Says Evidence Of Major Human Role In Climate “Is Lacking” …Sees “Abuses Of Science” The snowfall, today in Calgary, was much more then a dusting and is expected to continue: Link *"With a 11am snow total of 21cm, today is #Calgary's snowiest fall day in 60 years, since Oct 21st, 1957. #YycWx* *— YYC Weather Records (@YYC_Weather) October 2, 2018* Road conditions west of Calgary remain in poor winter driving condition, according to RCMP. Mounties are asking motorists to avoid travel west of Calgary on Highway 1, as westbound traffic near Highway 22 is a... more »
Jerry Brown Vetoes Bill Requiring Public Universities to Provide Abortion Pills
[image: jerry-brown-vetoes-bill-to-require-public-universities-to-provide-abortion-pills] California’s Democratic Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have mandated public universities in California to provide the abortion pill to students.
Trump Supports Keeping Jackson on $20 Bill
[image: trump-supports-keeping-jackson-on-20-bill] During his recent political rally in Johnson City, Tennessee, President Trump brought up keeping Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill as one of his achievements in office.
Go Fund Me For Kavanaugh Exceeds $500,000
[image: go-fund-me-for-kavanaugh-exceeds-500-000] A GoFundMe account set up for the benefit of Kavanaugh and his family has exceeded $500,000.
Lack of Infrastructure Slows Oil Production in Texas’ Permian Basin
[image: lack-of-infrastructure-slows-oil-production-in-texas-permian-basin] The Permian Basin in West Texas is producing vast amounts of oil, but a lack of infrastructure threatens the profitability for some companies.
Afghan Government Has Approached The 'Father Of The Taliban' To Mediate In Peace Talks With The Taliban
Maulana Samiul Haq *Express Tribune:* *Afghan govt approaches Samiul Haq to mediate in peace talks with Taliban* PESHAWAR: An Afghan delegation on Monday met Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (S) chief Maulana Samiul Haq, asking him to play a role in restoring peace in the war-torn country by bringing the Taliban back to the dialogue table. The delegation, comprising Ashraf Ghani government representatives and diplomats stationed in Pakistan, called on Haq at Darul Uloom Haqqania in Nowshera district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, wherein they sought his support, read a statement issued by the seminary.... more »
Watchdog: US Unprepared for Consequences of ‘Zero Tolerance’
Border Patrol did not ensure that children separated from their parents who were too young to talk could be properly identified.
Some Black People See a Racial Double Standard in Kavanaugh Case
Minorities and others point to with frustration when they hear some of Brett Kavanaugh's defenders say the accusations against the Supreme Court nominee fall under the category of "Boys will be boys."
Real Peggy Sue, of 1958 Buddy Holly Song Fame, Dies in Texas
The Texas woman who inspired the 1958 Buddy Holly song "Peggy Sue" has died at a Lubbock hospital.
Duncan Hunter Went Right For The Obvious Racist Smear-- The DCCC Is Far More Subtle About It
In its fulsome endorsement of Ammar Campa-Najjar last week, the *San Diego Union Tribune* emphasized the contrast between him and the indicted (60 counts) incumbent Drunken Hunter. They pointed out that Ammar "meets the test of being a credible candidate" and that "he is far superior to the troubled incumbent. This fact is underlined by the despicable ad that Hunter has begun to air in recent days suggesting that his “Palestinian Mexican millennial” opponent was linked to terrorist groups and was 'working to infiltrate Congress.'" One of Ammar's grandfathers was a Muslim terroris... more »
The Kavanaugh Lesson: Integrity over Influence
It’s a teachable moment if ever I saw one. During a public job interview for a lifetime position on the highest court in the land, Judge Brett Kavanaugh had to take an uncomfortable walk down memory lane to explain the drunken, misguided behavior of his youth.
Mexican-American Professor Aims to Be ‘Agent of Ethnic Mobility’
She was born to a mother who left school after the third grade to work. Her late father attended school in a one-room adobe house in the mountains of Mexico, but never finished.
Failing Coal Isn't a Security Threat—Bailouts Are
*Devin Hartman, Nicolas Loris* *economy, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges coal miners during a Make America Great Again rally at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., August 21, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis] A self-imposed wound on America's free markets causes more damage than coal or nuclear plants going under. By most key economic indicators, the U.S. economy is remarkably healthy. Consumer confidence is high, unemployment is low, and it seems as if every week the stock market is setting a new record. Despite these successes, however, the... more »
'Swagger' Doesn't Make up for Bad American Foreign Policy
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during the United Against Nuclear Iran Summit on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S. September 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz] An evaluation of Mike Pompeo's four months on the job. When Mike Pompeo was nominated by President Donald Trump in March to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, the former congressman from Kansas and CIA Director knew immediately that he had his work cut out for him. To many employees, former diplomats, and outside... more »
"Take Out the Missiles": Did the U.S. Ambassador to NATO Just Threaten a War Against Russia?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* Kay Bailey Hutchison says that the United States could “take out” Moscow’s intermediate range missiles. Did she make a mistake? Or was it intentional? The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Kay Bailey Hutchison, says that the United States could “take out” Moscow’s intermediate range missiles that are being developed in contravention of the bilateral U.S-Russia Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Hutchison insists that the United States will adhere to the INF, but that Russia must stop its violation of the treaty. “The countermeasures would b... more »
NAFTA 2.0 Is Just the Next Step of Trump's Trade Wars
*John Dale Grover* *economy, Americas* [image: U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer discusses the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin look on during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Was] And it clears the path to further confront China. Donald Trump announced on October 1 his congratulations to Mexico and Canada for working out a trade deal with America. That agreement revises and keeps the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that has economically bound to... more »
This Is How Russia Could Wage a 'Hypersonic' War
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* From the sky... *Looking to the future, the Su-57 (PAK FA) has the aerodynamic characteristics that would enable it to carry the Kinzhal: a high Mach max speed and flight ceiling. However, from the design, it looks like it lacks an internal bay large enough to carry the missile. Carrying the Kinzhal would likely compromise the stealth characteristics of the Su-57.* When Russia first demonstrated the Kinzhal hypersonic missile, it was mounted on a variant of the MiG-31 interceptor, the MiG-31K. The high speed and altitude of the MiG are utilized t... more »
Taking Too Many Selfies Is Now Recognised As A Psychological Condition
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British Teenage Girls Are Among the heaviest Drinkers in Europe — and Have Overtaken Boys
https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2018/10/02/british-teenage-girls-are-among-the-heaviest-drinkers-in-europe-and-have-overtaken-boys.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_blog&utm_campaign=20181002_british-teenage-girls-are-among-the-heaviest-drinkers-in-europe-and-have-overtaken-boys
Bank of America analysts think there’s a 50 per cent chance we live in The Matrix.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/bank-of-america-the-matrix-50-per-cent-virtual-reality-elon-musk-nick-bostrom-a7287471.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1538482908
10 Questions to Ask About Nutrition and Aging
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of healthy aging. Yet as we age, our dietary requirements change. We usually don’t need as many calories. But we have to be sure we get enough of certain key nutrients, like calcium, vitamin B12, … Continue reading →
President Trump Impromptu Presser – Comments on Kavanaugh, Rosenstein…
President Trump delivers remarks to the media while departing the White House en route to Philadelphia for a speech to National Electrical Contractors. Interestingly, within these specific impromptu remarks, this is one of those times when President Trump openly shows … Continue reading →
First Lady Melania Trump Arrives in Ghana…
First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Ghana on Tuesday morning (October 2nd) after a 12-hour flight from Washington, D.C. This is the first stop on a four nation visit within Africa. Day one in the capital of Accra, Ghana was … Continue reading →
President Trump Speech To Electrical Contractors, Philadelphia Pennsylvania – 2:30pm Livestream…
President Donald Trump speaks at the annual convention for National Electrical Contractors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Anticipated start time 2:30pm EST. UPDATE: Video Added WH Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream Link – CNBC Livestream Link .
Fire And Fury From Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament as he attends the reopenning of the Turkish parliament after the summer recess in Ankara, Turkey, Oct. 1, 2018. Reuters/Umit Bektas *Al-Monitor:** Erdogan greets Turkish lawmakers with fire, fury as parliament convenes* Turkey’s all-powerful President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the inaugural session of the country’s recently defanged parliament today, throwing punches at the United States and vowing to wipe out Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq and to further cooperation with Russia and the European Union...more »
Trump Can Now Text Every Single Citizen Directly—It Starts This Week and You Cannot Opt Out
[image: text] This text program was created under Obama and like all spectacular acts of tyranny, it is being used on American citizens by the following administration. The post Trump Can Now Text Every Single Citizen Directly—It Starts This Week and You Cannot Opt Out appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Germany’s Position on International Law in Cyberspace
Screenshot of Petya Attack of 2017, known as NotPetya (Source: Wikimedia) In February 2018, the German government’s network was attacked. Germany did not specify what kind of information was accessed by the foreign hackers, but it is publicly known that the hackers successfully attacked the IT system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On March 18, 2018, the Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Tasks, Helge Braun, issued a public statement about this attack and explained that the government would *examine the possibilities of cyber counterattacks*. His ... more »
Note To NATO - You Don't 'Take Out' Missiles Without Having A War
[image: undefined] Earlier today the US ambassador to NATO threatened to "take out" a new kind of Russian missile: The US envoy to NATO on Tuesday said that Russia must halt development of new missiles that could carry nuclear warheads and warned that the United States could 'take out' the system if it becomes operational. The US and Russia have for some time disagreed about the INF treaty. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in 1987 between the Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev and US President Reagan. It prohibits land based (not sea based) nuclear capable s... more »
The Militarization Of The US/China Trade War
Over just the past two weeks we have seen numerous points of conflict between the US and China, including new US sanctions on China, a skirmish in the South China Sea, new tariffs, Trump's claim that China is interfering in the US election, and more. Is the heating up of the trade war with China also translating to a heating up of military tensions? Does the Trump Administration understand where this may be going? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
U.S. Ambassador To NATO Has Warned Russia To Stop Developing A Banned Missile Or We'll 'Take It Out'
Kay Bailey Hutchison said: ‘We would then be looking at a capability to take out a missile that could his any of our countries in Europe and hit America in Alaska.’ Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters *The Guardian:* *US Nato envoy's threat to Russia: stop developing missile or we'll 'take it out'* * Kay Bailey Hutchison seems to raise prospect of strike * Washington says cruise missile breaks 1987 INF treaty The US ambassador to Nato has warned Russia that if it does not halt the development of a new cruise missile in violation of a treaty between the countries, the US will “take... more »
YOU SAY "TOXIC MASCULINITY" AS IF IT'S A BAD THING!
I was about to write a post explaining that the reactions to the news of Brett Kavanaugh's Yale bar fight are breaking across pre-existing political and cultural lines, but Charlie Gasparino of Fox Business just wrote the post for me: Ive been in dozens of bar fights (ask the guys I grew up with) nearly lost an eye in one and that's just one of the injuries (I have the scarred stitch marks to prove the rest) never been black out drunk but I have had to defend myself, which I am still perfectly capable of doing https://t.co/VQSotGWW5g — Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) October 2, 2018... more »
How to Turn the Tables on Authority Like a F@*%ing Genius
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Have you ever questioned the nature of authority itself?
The Truth About the Patient/Therapist Mind Game
*Nick Williams* - Who gets to choose which version of reality fits all?
Weeds Growing in Poor Urban Areas More Nutritious than Grocery Store Produce
*Markab Algedi* - This points to a serious failure of modern agriculture.
“Digital Strip Searches” Increasing at Borders; Refusal Could Lead to $5K Fine
By Nicholas West Apparently the era of “digital papers please” is upon us. Earlier this year, in March, I reported on allegations that travelers on... more »
92,000 Wanted To See President Trump Yesterday At The Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee
*Knoxville News Sentinel:* *Trump rally live blog: Trump speaks at Johnson City event to capacity crowd* JOHNSON CITY — President Donald Trump took the stage to cheers at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, shortly after 7 p.m. Monday for a rally in support of U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign. Trump began by talking about the turnaround in the economy and finally "putting America first." He touted the replacement of the "job-killing disaster known as NAFTA with a brand-new U.S./Mexico/Canada trade agreement and we're calling it USMCA. No more NAFTA."... more »
How The Media Lies With No Shame Whatsoever
*RS* - With midterms right around the corner, the media is ramping up the fearmongering and outrage farming to new heights, especially given the rampant derangement Trump has managed to inspire among the left. While the circus around Brett Kavanaugh is definitely just the start, we’re already seeing the leftist media kick into gear with headlines meant to generate shock and anger. USA Today decided to throw some gasoline on the fire already by publishing a headline titled “*Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats, UN employees.*” The vast majority of t... more »
The Coming National Debt Tsunami
[image: the-coming-national-debt-tsunami] According to the Treasury, the government’s national debt jumped in the fiscal year ending September 30 from $20.2 trillion to $21.5 trillion, or by $1.3 trillion.
Nationalist Party Wrests Control of Legislature From Liberals in Quebec
[image: nationalist-party-wrests-control-of-legislature-from-liberals-in-quebec] The fiscally conservative Coalition Avenir Québec won the vote in Quebec’s provincial elections with a clear majority, winning 74 of 125 seats in the National Assembly.
Is President Trump's U.S. Supreme Court Pick Losing Support From Key Republicans?
*The Atlantic*: *Jeff Flake: ‘We Can’t Have That on the Court’* The Arizona senator called Brett Kavanaugh’s interactions with lawmakers at a hearing last week “sharp and partisan.” As the Senate awaits the results of the FBI investigation into the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Jeff Flake, one of the lawmakers who spurred the inquiry, criticized the judge Tuesday for his recent appearance in the upper chamber. Speaking with Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the Constitution Center, and Democratic Senator Chris Coons at The Atlantic Festival on Tuesday morning, Flake called... more »
Kavanaugh Kapers, Kontinued
Thanks to the notoriety of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, bootlegged digital copies of "Wasted: Tales of a Gen X Drunk" are popping up on the Internet. That's the memoir written by the high school buddy, Mark Judge, who has just finished his prolonged interview with FBI agents probing the alleged attempted rape by Kavanaugh of Christine Blasey Ford, who testified that Judge had been present when it occurred. Although Judge previously submitted a sworn statement denying any memory of the incident, his memoir itself is awash in memory lapses, if not total blackouts. From the ... more »
Piles of snow falling all across Alberta
Up to 30 cm (12 inches) of snow expected in areas around Calgary. Environment Canada issued a handful of public weather alerts on Monday morning, with full-on snowfall warnings for Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis Country, Canmore, and Nordegg. Special weather statements have been put in effect for the areas around Airdrie, Carston, ... Read morePiles of snow falling all across Alberta The post Piles of snow falling all across Alberta appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Anthrax False Flag Redux?
By Kurt Nimmo It was reported this morning the Pentagon mail facility has received at least two packages containing the deadly poison ricin. A piece... more »
Investigations That Don’t
My liberal friends, and yes, thankfully, I have some, keep saying to me, “Why didn’t Kavanaugh call for an investigation? If he was innocent that’s what he’d do”. Let me show why he didn’t, and why you wouldn’t either. I just got back from my high school reunion, where we shared stories of what happened…
Is a ‘Female Blackout’ Taking Place on Facebook Tomorrow?
A chain message urging women to use a black square for their profile pics "tomorrow" has been circulating on Facebook for well over a year.
Nurse Attacked at Washington Psychiatric Ward
Willie Saw, a nursing supervisor, told AP that part of the nurse's ear lobe was bitten off by the patient.
Pentagon: Packages That May Contain Ricin Found on Grounds
A Pentagon spokesman says authorities found at least two packages suspected of containing ricin, a poison made from castor beans.
Did Protesters Vandalize Brett Kavanaugh’s House?
Junk news websites used an unrelated image from 2016 to illustrate a story falsely claiming that the Supreme Court nominee's home had been vandalized.
McConnell: Democrats Are Aiming ‘Mud and Muck’ at Kavanaugh
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democrats of opening "the flood gates of mud and muck" against Brett Kavanaugh.
New Rulings on Medical Marijuana Use Go Against Employers
Advocates hope new the new decisions are a signal of growing acceptance of cannabis' medicinal value.
Suspected Ricin Packages Sent to Pentagon?
* From earlier* - PhD Physicist Says Evidence Of Major Human Role In Climate “Is Lacking” …Sees “Abuses Of Science” *Breaking...* *SUSPECTED* *Ricin Packages Sent to Pentagon* *Who to blame? Who to blame?* *DW * *"The FBI on Tuesday launched an investigation into packages believed to contain the deadly poison ricin that were sent to someone at the Pentagon.* *Pentagon spokesman Chris Sherwood said at least two packages were intercepted at a delivery facility on Pentagon grounds but not at the building."* *What we know so far:* Castor Beans - The packages were a... more »
Another Bank “Fined” For Rigging The Gold And Silver Markets
By Rory Hall The evidence continues to mount proving that the work GATA has performed for the past two decades is, not only 100% accurate,... more »
Why You Should Be Worried About “Five Eyes” Having Access To Every Electronic Device
By MassPrivateI According to an article in the National Post, the Five Eyes intelligence network is demanding tech companies provide a backdoor into all their... more »
Lockheed Martin Are F@%&ing Idiots – #PropagandaWatch
By corbettreport The good folks at Lockheed Martin kindly invited you to submit your photos of their wonderful products . . . until they realized... more »
How the Guy Who Invented the Internet Plans to Take Back the Web for All of Us
By Daisy Luther It’s not news to anyone who has read this website and others in the same niche for very long that the internet... more »
Ministry of Education Commits R$10 Million to Brazilian Museum Agency
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The fire that destroyed ninety percent of the collection house at the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro, in Quinta da Boa Vista, triggered a series of actions by the federal government, including the recent release of nearly R$10 million. In one month the government […]
Opinion: Brazil’s Presidential Election – the Center Cannot Hold
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The first round in the presidential election will occur this Sunday, October 7th. All thirteen official candidates are still out on the hustings, but eleven of those thirteen know their battle has been lost — they will not make it to the second round on October […]
IRGC attack on eastern Syria killed 40 ISIS terrorists: commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) attack on eastern Syria this week resulted in the death of 40 Islamic State (ISIS), Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajzadeh, the commander of the IRGC’s aerospace forces, said on Tuesday. According to Hajzadeh, the IRGC was operating on information that was received from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: US threatens to destroy Russian warheads if necessary – NATO envoy
According to US Permanent Representative to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison, Russia has to halt its development of new 9M729 nuclear-capable missiles. “It is time now for Russia to come to the table and stop the violations,” Hutchison told reporters in Brussels, where US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will later meet his NATO counterparts. She also noted that the US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IDF teargas leaves dozens injured near Ramallah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – At least two Palestinians were injured, and dozens reportedly suffered from suffocation, as students clashed with Israeli Defence Forces near Beit El checkpoint, north of Ramallah, Tuesday. Thick black smoke clouded the streets as protesters set debris on fire, hurling rocks at Israeli soldiers who in turn used tear gas and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed forces capture new town in Deir Ezzor, claim 75+ ISIS terrorists killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday that their troops seized a new town from the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Euphrates River Valley of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. Backed by more than 60 strikes from the Coalition partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces reportedly advanced eight kilometers into […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Serbian President Vucic thanks Putin for protecting Serbian interests (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. “I would like to express my gratitude to you personally, Mr. President, for the firm position you take in protecting international law and the vital national and state interests of the Republic of Serbia,” Vucic said. “The situation […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-led Coalition says Russia’s S-300 delivery to Syria hasn’t changed anything
Last month, Russia decided to provide Syria with the S-300 air defense systems. The decision came after a Russian Il-20 plane was downed by Syria’s forces that were targeting Israeli F-16 jets that were attacking the facilities in the Syrian province of Latakia. According to US spokesman Colonel Sean Ryan, Russia’s decision to provide Syria with S-300 systems […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian FM says last chapter in fight against terrorists includes liberation of Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem stated on Tuesday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) recent missile strikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) was both legal and within the framework of Syria’s national sovereignty. Muallem told Al-Mayadeen TV on Tuesday that Iran had every right to launch this attack against […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS fighters leave behind beards and weapons in southern Syria (video)
The Syrian army is continuing its offensive against terrorist bases in the vicinity of the As-Suwayda desert, near the strategic heights of Tulul al-Safa. The fighters deserted their bases along with weapons and beards, to leap at the chance to blend into the local population. A video, provided by a Sputnik Arabic correspondent, features the weapons […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Number of US diplomats in Syria has doubled: Mattis
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The total number of U.S. diplomats in Syria has doubled since the Anti-ISIS Coalition began their operations nearly five years ago, Secretary of Defense James Mattis said on Tuesday. “Our diplomats there on the ground have been doubled in number. As we see the military operations becoming less, we will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan says US continues to arm ‘terrorists’ in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:25 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that the U.S. is still arming the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in Syria. According to Erdogan, the U.S. has sent another large batch of trucks carrying arms to the “terrorist group” in northern Syria. “The United States has sent nearly 19 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish police arrest German national for calling Erdogan ‘child murderer’
German-Turkish relations have deteriorated since the failed coup against Turkish President Erdogan in 2016 and the crackdown on the opposition that followed. Turkish police reportedly arrested a German national in August for defaming President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on social media in 2014 and 2015, Der Spiegel wrote. According to the weekly news magazine, Huseyin M., a German citizen of Turkish descent […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
President Aoun says military will defend Lebanon from any Israeli aggression
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Lebanese President General Michel Aoun met with the Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl at his Baabda Palace this morning. During the meeting, President Aoun told Kneissl that Israel is using these claims to justify their attacks on the Lebanese Airport and its corresponding suburbs. “Such claims conceal a new Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian general vows more attacks after east Syria strike
A senior IRGC officer has warned that Iranian forces will carry out further attacks against “terrorists” in response to the Ahvaz attack, describing the attack in eastern Syria as “merely a flick.” Major General Mohsen Rezaee took to Twitter on Monday morning to assert that more strikes will follow the IRGC’s recent operation as Tehran seeks revenge for the Ahvaz military parade attack. “This missile attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi military arrests ISIS assassin in eastern Mosul
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Iraqi military arrested seven Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists inside of Mosul city, today, Baghdad Today reported. “Karama security forces, acting upon intelligence reports, arrested seven wanted terrorists of Islamic State in Aden district in Mosul’s eastern side,” Major General Sa’ad Ma’an said, as quoted by Baghdad Today. “One of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Germany to end its military flights over Syria and Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – Germany will end its military flights over Syria and Iraq next year, the Reuters News Agency reported this afternoon. Citing a document from the Germany military, Reuters reported that the European nation will end its reconnaissance and air-to-air refueling missions that are part of the U.S.-led Coalition’s operations against the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Aerospace Forces start strategic exercise involving Tu-160, Tu-95MS bombers
Strategic bombers Tupolev-160 and Tupolev-95MS and long-range bombers Tupolev-22M3 from three Aerospace Force regiments are involved in a just-started strategic exercise, the Defense Ministry’s press-service told the media on Tuesday. The exercise is part of the 2018 routine checks of the Armed Forces. “Participating in it are crews of strategic missile bombers Tupolev-160 and Tupolev-95MS […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Weaponized "hobbyist" drones - what did I tell you?
On several occasions I've warned about weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles of the sort used by hobbyists, for example in this article. A number of readers expressed skepticism, claiming that the payload of such drones was simply too small to be useful. Unfortunately, terrorists and criminals continue to ignore such criticism. Drones are now a real and present danger . The first terror groups to use drone technology as a platform for IEDs originated in the Middle East. The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) was the most prominent of these, even using “drone swarms” to attack military ... more »
Chinese Warship Purposely Came Within Yards From Ramming A U.S. Destroyer In The South China Sea (Update)
The guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur operates in the South China Sea in October 2016. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Quinlan *Virginia Pilot/Washington Post:* *U.S. destroyer nearly hit by Chinese warship in South China Sea * China accused the United States of flouting its sovereignty Tuesday after an American warship sailed near islands claimed by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea A Chinese destroyer came within yards of the U.S. Navy ship Sunday, compelling it to switch direction in what American officials called an "unsafe and unprofessional" clash. ... more »
NATO Shouldn't Forget About Russia's T-80 Tank
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* Moscow certainly hasn't. *The T-80BVM is even superior to the T-72B3 in some aspects, as the ergonomics of the gunner’s station are said to be better than the B3 as the Sosna-U station is placed directly in front of the gunner as opposed to off to the side on the T-72B3. The superior characteristics of the T-80BVM have resulted in it being assigned to the elite 4th Guards Tank Division “Kantemirovskaya” instead of T-72 or T-90 variants.* While many Russian tank types are nominally meant to be replaced by the T-14 Armata, the modernization of old... more »
After Gov’t Failed Them, Community Comes Together During Disaster and Does a Better Job
[image: community] A community in Hawaii was not happy with the solutions provided to them by the state, so they came together instead of complaining and fixed it themselves. The post After Gov’t Failed Them, Community Comes Together During Disaster and Does a Better Job appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Residents Outraged As Video Shows Cops Pepper Spray Then Beat Deaf Man
[image: deaf] A community is expressing their outrage after a disturbing video was shared on social media that appears to show excessive force by police in the arrest of a deaf man. The post Residents Outraged As Video Shows Cops Pepper Spray Then Beat Deaf Man appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Do you know the sex/gender terminology?
Grant #2011-JF-FX-0001 Urban Institute “Access to Safety, Health Outcomes, Substance Use and Abuse, and Service Provision for LGBTQ Youth, YMSM, and YWSW Who Engage in Survival Sex “ https://www.urban.org/research/publication/access-safety-health-outcomes-substance-use-and-abuse-and-service-provision-lgbtq-youth-ymsm-and-ywsw-who-engage-survival-sex This report provides a list of definitions for LGBTQ youth at risk for health problems. It was sort of wordy, so I condensed a bit. In a discussion group we were noting the changing terminology. *Cisgender:* Individuals whose exp... more »
Scott Carson is Now a Franchise
OK, so this is what's been going on behind the scenes here in Gotham City: Anyone who knows anything about writing and publishing knows about #Pitmad. That's the hashtag for Pitch Madness. It's held four times a year on Twitter and gives authors looking for representation three chances per account to pitch their books to agents in 280 or fewer characters. The last #Pitmad was early last month so I sent a couple out for THE DOLL MAKER on my Scott Carson Twitter account then forgot about them. I usually disregard them and move on because in the last year since I joined the r... more »
Ricin Detected In Mail That Was Sent To The Pentagon
*CNN: **Ricin detected in mail sent to Pentagon* A piece of mail delivered to the Pentagon mail facility has initially tested positive for ricin, according to two US defense officials. The mail facility is in a separate building on the grounds of the Pentagon and the piece of mail which tested positive never entered the Pentagon building. The FBI and the Pentagon Force Protection agency are responding and further testing is expected to be done by the FBI, the officials said. *Read more *.... *Update*: FBI responding to suspected ricin in 2 packages sent to Pentagon (Military Tim... more »
Keep Uber out of Halifax
News 1. Lobbying “The Nova Scotia Gaming Corp. paid thousands of dollars to fly three experts to Halifax to testify in favour of a government bill aimed at relaxing the rules of a program that bans problem gamblers from casinos for life,” reports Jean Laroche for the CBC: A spokesperson for the Crown corporation said Monday […]
Local Events: Keep Space for Peace Week
*October 6-13, 2018Keep Space for Peace Week * *International Week of Protest toStop the Militarization of Space* *No Space ForceNo Missile DefenseClose U.S./NATO Bases WorldwideStop Drones Surveillance & KillingEnd Privatization of Foreign/Military PolicyConvert the Military Industrial ComplexDeal with climate change and global poverty* · *Andover, Massachusetts (Oct 11) *Merrimack Valley People for Peace will dedicate its weekly Thursday morning vigil at Raytheon (where they build ‘missile defense’ radars) to Keep Space for Peace. 350 Lowell St. (Rte 133) 7AM to ...more »
Web Founder Launches Radical Startup to Take Back the Internet from Google & Facebook
The man as the "father of the world wide web" plans to radically decentralize his brainchild and give it back to the people.
The Minority Coach Roundup Week 5
This weekend was another exciting one for 13 of the 18 minority head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Kavanaugh Not Returning to Harvard Law to Teach
Embattled U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh will not return to teach at Harvard Law School in January, according to an email administrators sent to law students Monday evening, reports the The Harvard Crimson school newspaper. “Today, Judge Kavanaugh indicated that he can no longer commit to teaching his course in January Term 2019, […]
MSIs are ‘Turning Student Activism into Votes’
Several minority serving institutions (MSIs) highlighted in a new report from the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) at the University of Pennsylvania are mobilizing their students to vote and become engaged around political issues, despite barriers that keep students away from the polls. MSI students and leaders are encouraging student voting and civic […]
WVU President Bans Five Fraternities After Trying to Form Independent Council
West Virginia University (WVU) president Dr. E. Gordon Gee decided to ban five fraternities after they announced the formation of an independent group after seeing new Greek life rules and regulations, such as a delayed freshmen rush. In a letter issued to WVU students and faculty, Gee said the five fraternities: Alpha Sigma Phi, Kappa […]
Oct. 2: A Bad Day for News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/canada-usmca-1.4845494 Trudeau and Freeland have to smile at the U.S. free trade deal. To be honest and admit that they were bullied into it would cost the Liberals the next election. _______________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kitimat-lng-canada-1.4845831 Brilliant. Just what we need, more greenhouse gasses. And our taxes will be subsidizing this. _____________________________________________________________ This hasn't made most of our news media. https://www.theguardian.com/comment... more »
( Graeme will not accept any memo that greenhouse gas 'climate science' - isn't. )
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