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Latest From The Arizona Permanent Drought
We had more than one fourth of our average annual rainfall in Phoenix yesterday. This guy did a couple of doughnuts before he sank into the swamp. Before the rain arrived it was windy. This hawk was hovering motionless in … Continue reading →
Congressional Investigators Have Confirmed That DNC Lawyers Met With The FBI On The Trump Russian Dossier Before Obtaining A Surveillance Warrant Targeting The Trump Campaign
James A. Baker, then the FBI’s general counsel, appears on a speaking panel at Georgetown University Law Center in 2016. (CSPAN) *John Solomon, The Hill:* *Russia collusion bombshell: DNC lawyers met with FBI on dossier before surveillance warrant* Congressional investigators have confirmed that a top FBI official met with Democratic Party lawyers to talk about allegations of Donald Trump-Russia collusion weeks before the 2016 election, and before the bureau secured a search warrant targeting Trump’s campaign. Former FBI general counsel James Baker met during the 2016 season with a...more »
Ofelia Rivas -- Evacuation of Ali Jegk Village
. . Article and photos by Ofelia Rivas Censored News Hello to all concerned friends and supporters, I am on travel and not at home in the village. Hurricane Rosa brought heavy rainfall and caused flooding. There was an evacuation last night of a majority of the people but some are still there.The authority fear that the earthen dam is over capacity and may collapse flooding the entire
Of Auld Lang Syne And New Friends
I ran into this at SDA: http://www.smalldeadanimals.com/index.php/2018/10/02/some-forthright-words-from-a-newfie/ A “newfie” is someone from Newfoundland (I looked it up ;-) So I thought “OK, so its going to be a sob story about friends and such. Feh. OK, I’ll sample it a … Continue reading →
U.S. Senator Rand Paul's Wife Makes A Plea To A Democrat Senator To Retract His Call To His Supporters To Physically Confront Republicans
Senator Rand Paul being ceremonially sworn-in by Vice President Joe Biden, along with his family. 4 January 2011, Wikipedia *Kelley Paul, CNN:* *My husband, Rand Paul, and our family have suffered intimidation and threats* *(CNN)An open letter to Senator Cory Booker:* It's nine o'clock at night, and as I watch out the window, a sheriff's car slowly drives past my home. I am grateful that they have offered to do extra patrols, as someone just posted our home address, and Rand's cell number, on the internet -- all part of a broader effort to intimidate and threaten Republican member... more »
New Campaign Videos
Campaign videos don't have to be expensive to be effective. I asked Mike Siegel what this one cost him. I caught up with him just as he was headed out the door to meet Beto for a rally in Elgin. He told me the video was part of a package that includes 12 clips and some mailers, but that if you break down the package, you could say the video cost around $1,500. "This is what a resistance campaign in 2018 looks like," he told me. "Focused messages targeted at specific segments of voters. Our goal is to let the Texas 10th know how the current representative has betrayed their intere... more »
"The Retail Apocalypse Picks Up Speed As Sears, JCPenney, Brookstone And Mattress Firm Spiral Toward Bankruptcy"
*"The Retail Apocalypse Picks Up Speed As Sears, * *JCPenney, Brookstone And Mattress Firm Spiral Toward Bankruptcy"* by Michael Snyder "Over 20 major retailers have filed for bankruptcy since the beginning of last year, and in 2018 we may break the all-time record for annual store closings that was established just last year. We are in the midst of the worst retail apocalypse in American history, and it appears to be picking up speed as retail giants such as Sears, JCPenney, Brookstone and Mattress Firm spiral toward bankruptcy. We live at a time when the middle class is being syst... more »
Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Files Cloture for Kavanaugh Nomination….
The FBI report on Judge Kavanaugh is being reported as delivered tonight. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has filed cloture tonight for the supreme court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. The cloture vote will likely take place Friday ending debate … Continue reading →
Volcano erupts on same island as earlier quake
More than 1,400 dead from the powerful earthquake and ensuing tsunami on Friday … and now this. The eruption of Mount Soputan, on the northern part of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, came just days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck central Sulawesi. The eruption spewed ash 19,700 feet (6,000 meters) into the ... Read moreVolcano erupts on same island as earlier quake The post Volcano erupts on same island as earlier quake appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Russia and Turkey fulfilling their agreement on Idlib – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the idea to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib arose during his recent talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Russian leader confirmed that both Russia and Turkey are fulfilling their commitments. “We are working together with our Turkish partners. We see that they are treating […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
CJ verdict on sanctions, Tehran appeals a ‘defeat for Iran’ – Bolton
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – US National Security Advisor John Bolton described the decision taken by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to reject Tehran’s appeals and ease sanctions as a “defeat for Iran” while speaking at a press conference in Washington DC on Wednesday. Although Bolton claimed that the outcome was a victory for the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
How To Make A Solid, Customized News Stream That Isn’t Manipulated By Silicon Valley
It can be hard to find a supply of information about what’s going on in the world that isn’t being manipulated by power. You find a news outlet you like, then you start to notice them hiring reporters who regurgitate the establishment line on WikiLeaks […]
Retired FBI Agent/DOJ Lawyer Ms. Monica McLean Attended Kavanaugh Hearing With Blasey-Ford…
Earlier today we did a deep dive into the background of Ms. Christine Blasey-Ford’s life-long friend, Monica Lee McLean. We outlined how Ms. Ford and Ms. McLean grew up together; went to high school together; moved to California together; went … Continue reading →
Crazy video of the Gulf's massive fish migration
As with the birds, the fish hit the road in late September and early October. Their run is predictable, and carefully timed. The goal is to make it the warmer climes of the Caribbean and Central American coast before winter's chill turns the upper Gulf of Mexico into a 50-degree ice box.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Urges Washington To Stop Its Political Infighting
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia September 12, 2018. Donat Sorokin/TASS Host Photo Agency/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Russia's Putin urges end to Washington political infighting* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the United States should bring a halt to internal political infighting which he said was poisoning U.S. relations with Russia. Putin has previously said allegations of Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election have been fabricated by d... more »
A long one. Collusion, conspiracy, corruption - and the one absolutely undeniable fact about Donald Trump.
First a quick announcement: My uplift novel Brightness Reef - beginning to answer your many questions from Startide Rising and The Uplift War - is now on sale at BookBub! And on ebook daily and Bargains. Ideas galore, an awards nominee and Michael Whelan cover, all for just $2.99. *"Refugees from six alien races - including strange "earthlings" -have made their home on the forbidden planet Jijo… but a mysterious starship may soon determine their fate, linking it to chaos in the Five Galaxies."* Now on to a nation and world so weird it might be Serling's *The Twilight Zone,* or Hein... more »
IAEA Rejects Israel’s Anti-Iran Allegations, Says It’s Visited All Relevant Sites in Iran
PressTV Published on Oct 3, 2018 The International Atomic Energy Agency has turned down a call by Israeli Prime Minister to inspect what he claims to be a secret nuclear facility in Iran. I-A-E-A Director General, Yukiya Amano, has said in a statement that the agency inspects sites and locations ONLY when needed. He noted that […]
Any US Strike on Russia Missiles Could trigger World War 3
PressTV Published on Oct 3, 2018 Any attempt by the United States to take out Russian cruise missile systems would lead to a larger military confrontation between the two nuclear powers, says an analyst. end
Putin Warns US on Oil, Dollar Policies
PressTV Published on Oct 3, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US president himself is to blame for the current high oil prices. Putin says interfering in market processes and trying to gain competitive advantages by using political tools is not the right way to regulate markets. He also warned the US over the dollar. […]
Planet X? Mysterious Planet ‘The Goblin’ Redefines Solar System
Planet X? Mysterious Planet ‘The Goblin’ Redefines Solar System by Mac Slavo, October 2nd, 2018, SHTFplan.com The discovery of a new dwarf planet called “The Goblin” is redefining our solar system. The planet’s massively elongated orbit suggests object is influenced by theoretical giant Planet Nine (Planet X) in the Oort Cloud region. – Planet X, an […]
After UN Top Court Rules In Favor Of Iran, Pompeo Terminates Decades-Old Treaty
After UN Top Court Rules In Favor Of Iran, Pompeo Terminates Decades-Old Treaty by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The drums of war are beating over Iran and Syria as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday morning responded to the United Nations’ top court ordering the US to lift sanctions on “humanitarian” goods to Iran. Pompeo made a series of […]
Peter Schiff: Coming Financial Crisis Much Bigger than 2008. People Will Be Dumping Dollars & Buying Gold
Peter Schiff: Coming Financial Crisis Much Bigger than 2008. People Will Be Dumping Dollars & Buying Gold by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Money manager Peter Schiff was in a small group warning of a coming financial meltdown that happened in 2008. Schiff says, “I was kind of a fixture on financial cable TV giving these warnings. My thought […]
Trump Told Saudi King He Wouldn’t Last ‘2 Weeks’ Without US Support
Trump Told Saudi King He Wouldn’t Last ‘2 Weeks’ Without US Support by https://www.rt.com/ The Saudi Arabian monarchy would fall “within two weeks” if it wasn’t for the military support that the US has provided to the Gulf kingdom over the decades, Donald Trump noted in graceless remarks to the King. – “We protect Saudi Arabia,” Trump […]
Soputan Volcano Erupting on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Days After Fatal Quake & Tsunami
RT Published on Oct 3, 2018 Natural disasters continue to plague Indonesia, with the Mount Soputan volcano erupting on the island of Sulawesi just days after a devastating tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake, struck the island, killing hundreds. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9fn4 end
US Against World Court: Trump Hits Back After Iran Ruling
RT Published on Oct 3, 2018 The US is withdrawing from the “optional protocol” in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, John Bolton has confirmed. He said it follows a case brought by Palestine, challenging the US embassy’s move to Jerusalem. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9fp3 end
Moonbeam Brown Destroys Our Hospitals
Governor Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown of California continues with his mad liberal claim that if you just pass a law, things will get better. His latest lunacy involves hospitals discharging homeless people … in many cases after they have received “free” care at taxpayer expense. And the state is full to the brim with homeless ……
LNG Canada....Facts Versus Fiction
*Written by Grant G* *Time for a Straight Goods look at the LNG Canada deal....* Justin Trudeau and the stranger known as John Horgan were quick to plant their faces in as many smiling photo-ops possible...all taking credit for "Canada's largest ever private sector investment" .. Funny stuff indeed....The project itself got federal approval many years ago under Stephen Harper, the project received taxpayers gifts and provincial approvals under Christy Clark's BC Liberals... Johnny come lately Horgan was actually opposed to Christy Claek's LNG taxation framework, he and his ent... more »
Capitol Police Arrest Democrat Staffer For Doxing U.S. Senators…
According to a U.S. Capitol Police announcement, they have arrested a man named Jackson A Cosko, 27, for publishing the private information of at least one senator online: WASHINGTON DC – Today, the United States Capitol Police arrested the Suspect … Continue reading →
Study: No Clear Definition On Who is a First-Generation Student
Higher education institutions have made strides in identifying and assisting first-generation students, but the lack of a standardized definition of a first-generation student is negatively impacting how colleges and universities properly aid this group, according to a new study released Wednesday.
TPPF's Capitol Leader Graduates Hear from Venable
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By Kevin Roberts, Stephanie Matthews I could think of no one more perfect to address this group of leaders early in their careers than Peggy who is a long-time champion for freedom and is now helping the Governor appoint exceptional Texans to many of the state’s leadership roles. Peggy is a shining example of what it means to be a leader both inside and outside the framework of government.
Is The Mueller Probe Finally Winding Down?
*Zero Hedge:* *After 17 Months, The Mueller Probe Is Finally Winding Down* The Mueller probe into allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government has continued long past its expected termination date (it was initially expected that the probe wouldn't last more than a year from Mueller's appointment in May 2017). And with the mid-term elections roughly one month away, signs that the probe is winding down are finally starting to emerge. As the Associated Press reported on Wednesday, several members of Mueller's team of prosecutors have been reassigned back ... more »
Musical Interlude: Alan Parsons Project, “Ammonia Avenue”
Alan Parsons Project, “Ammonia Avenue” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-_2G7MMgc ○ *"Ammonia Avenue"* “Is there no sign of light as we stand in the darkness, Watching the sun arise. Is there no sign of life as we gaze at the waters, Into the strangers eyes. And who are we to criticize or scorn the things that they do? For we shall seek and we shall find Ammonia Avenue. If we call for the proof and we questions the answers, Only the doubt will grow. Are we blind to the truth or a sign to believe in, Only the wise will know. And word by word they handed down the light that shines toda... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“An asterism is just a recognized pattern of stars that is not one the 88 official constellations. For example, one of the most famous (and largest) asterisms is the Big Dipper within the constellation Ursa Major. But this pretty chain of stars, visible with binoculars towards the long-necked constellation of Camelopardalis, is also a recognized asterism. *Click image for larger size.* Known as Kemble's Cascade, it contains about 20 stars nearly in a row, stretching over five times the width of a full moon. Tumbling from the upper right to lower left in the picture, Kemble's Cascade ... more »
Chet Raymo, "Like Rubies Ringed With Gold"
*"Like Rubies Ringed With Gold"* by Chet Raymo "Here's a new Hubble Space Telescope composite photograph of two colliding galaxies in the constellation Corvus. Click to enlarge. Each of the three books of Dante's "Divine Comedy"* ends with the same words: "the stars." The Inferno concludes with distant stars glimpsed through the narrow exit of hell. "We emerged," says the poet, "and saw the stars." The poet's journey through Purgatory ends on Earth's highest mountain, with the heavens seemingly not so far away. He is "ready to ascend to the stars." Finally, Dante looks down upon the ... more »
Today It Rained – A Curious Thing With Thermometers
Wonderground seems to have abandoned the long life station used by GHCN and others at the San Jose Airport. I've been unable to find it and the "choose" map has nothing there. Continue reading →
The Presidential Alert Text Is Everything You Need to Know About the US Government
Op-Ed by Carey Wedler The Internet erupted in a flurry of posts about President Trump’s message to millions of people Tuesday afternoon. The text, which... more »
BREAKING: 5 Police Officers Shot, School Locked Down in Active Shooter Incident
[image: shooter] Two police officers and three deputies have been shot in an active shooter situation that took place in South Carolina Wednesday afternoon. The post BREAKING: 5 Police Officers Shot, School Locked Down in Active Shooter Incident appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
US-China Military Tensions Are Increasing
Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China arrive on their armoured vehicles at Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2015 Reuters *Business Insider:* *Tensions between the US and China are escalating to 'dangerous' levels as talks break down and military activity increases* * Tensions between Washington and Beijing have been on the rise in recent weeks as the two sides battle it out over a wide range of issues. * China has reportedly called off security talks with the US, t... more »
The Most Hated-- And Least Fit-- U.S. President Ever?
This was the alternative title I decided not to use: *Is Putin Paying Trump To Destroy America's Influence And Leadership Abroad?* Trump's unpopularity here in the States has spilled over throughout the free world. (Note: he's still admired in fascist countries). The new Pew Research Center Global Attitudes and Trends survey was released this week shows that our country's global image plummeted since Trump was installed in the White House. Throughout the world there is widespread opposition to his Regime’s policies and a widely shared lack of confidence in his leadership. Pew ... more »
Reader’s Digest on How Cell Phones, CFL and LED Light Bulbs, and Other Devices Can Age Your Skin Faster
By B.N. Frank Many people don’t mind getting older as much as they mind looking older. Reader’s Digest article “Warning, Cell Phone Addicts: Your Phone... more »
Racial Disparities in School Discipline
[image: racial-disparities-in-school-discipline] Faced with threats from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, schools have instituted new disciplinary policies.
Does This Photograph Show Barack Obama Holding a ‘Michelle Obama 2020’ Shirt?
Wording displayed on t-shirts is one of the easiest and most common targets for digital image manipulators.
Could genetics be killing global warming alarmism?
If one looks at clothes fashions and women’s fashion in particular, it is very easy to see that from as far back as records permit us to view them, women’s clothes have been changing rapidly so that it is usually … Continue reading →
Cunctator, writing in 2011, on the plans to foment a European War
We've reached the stage of Jew-inspired degeneration where violent interventions by "good" countries like the United States, Britain and France can quite easily be arranged, so long as they're intended to promote "democracy" and "human rights", "benefit" persons with differing shades of brown skin, and result in no more than two million civilian casualties. But my last conscious thought before I nodded off in the early hours of this morning was a realization that something closer to home, which (for me for now) is the UK, is almost certainly on the cards. WWIII, in fact. And like it... more »
Alan Dershowitz Nails It
I came across this fascinating essay by Mr. Dershowitz, the noted lawyer, law professor, and legal scholar, and I thought it bears repeating. w. As a law professor for half a century, I tested the consistency and strength of my students’ arguments by constructing thought experiments in the form of challenging hypothetical cases — we…
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 3, 2018
*Markos Kounalakis, Washington Monthly:** Trump’s Risky Strategy Toward Iran* The president is playing a high-stakes game of diplomatic chicken. If he miscalculates, it can lead to deadly consequences. Iran and America entered a new and intense phase of word-slinging and trash-talking this week. Wars of words can sometimes lead to shooting wars or they can raise the stakes so high that negotiations become necessary to skirt conflict. Which will it be with Iran? Future talks or terror? *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 3, 2018* Iran tensions rat... more »
Juxtaposed with Blue
Funky philosophers of social complexity, Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari wrote a great deal on the schizoid character of contemporary(ish) capitalism. By this they meant the brazen and stark manifestation of jarring juxtapositions. Consider the declining salience of sexism and racism developing alongside the recrudescence of toxic masculinities and the growing number of hate incidents, for example. Or the US Christian fundamentalist right finding their saviour in a womanising, crooked perma-tanned Antichrist. I can go on. These fusions of opposites circulate and slosh around, con... more »
Six Cancer Cell Destroying Plants Most People Have Never Heard Of (with Study Links)
As the interest in natural health has piqued, more and more people have begun to seek natural alternatives and supplementary herbs and plants that haven’t quite hit the mainstream. Considering that there are many tens of thousands of plants that still haven’t been adequately studied yet for their healing potential, there still exists the potential for amazing new natural remedies that science hasn’t discovered yet. Some of the science on the following six plants is not as advanced as other top natural remedies like turmeric, garlic, and ginger for example, but it’s all quite pro... more »
This 20-year-old created a new app to expose sellout politicians
A wise person once said, “if we know who buys our NASCAR drivers, shouldn’t we know who buys our politicians?” Helping to fill that void is 17-year-old Nick Rubin, who created a browser plugin (aka a web-based app) last year to help citizens find out exactly who’s funding our members of the Congress, how much they made, and how that money influences the elections among other details. From lobbyists to big corporations, politicians receive money from several different and often surprising sources, which in the end determines which issues they focus on, and which stances they end up... more »
Berkeley Police Posted Mugshots Of Activists To ‘Create Counter-Narrative’ Of Protests Against Far-Right
Documents obtained by Lucy Parsons Lab show why the Berkeley Police Department posted the mugshots and other personal information of activists on Twitter. The post Berkeley Police Posted Mugshots Of Activists To ‘Create Counter-Narrative’ Of Protests Against Far-Right appeared first on Shadowproof.
"If Central Banksters Were Klingons"
I doubt I'm the only one thinking this about now... Then again, the banksters *are *Klingons actually, aren't they?
QotD: "Government spending does not create wealth but devours it."
*"Government spending does not create wealth but devours it."* ~ Manuel Suárez-Mier, from his (Spanish-language article) 'Fighting Against Poverty' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
"4 Pillars of Debt in Danger of Collapse"
*"World’s Most Important Bank Issues Urgent 'Zombie Alert'”* by Nomi Prins "It’s been a decade since the world’s major central banks reacted to the financial crisis by cheapening the value of money through record low, zero or negative rates. What my research for my book "Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World" revealed was how central bankers and massive financial institutions have worked together to manipulate global markets for the past decade. Major central banks gave themselves a blank check with which to resurrect problematic banks; purchase government, mortgage and... more »
X22 Report, "FBI Investigation Not What You Think, In The End The People Will Be 'Shocked'"
X22 Report, "FBI Investigation Not What You Think, In The End The People Will Be 'Shocked'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTVWjcX8QjU
Palestinian teenager killed by Israeli forces in Gaza
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – A 15-year old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces during a protest in the northern Gaza Strip near the Erez border crossing on Wednesday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Palestinian teenager reportedly died of a head injury. Gaza’s Health Ministry say the boy was shot in the head and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US special agent tipped off suspected Syrian terrorist to FBI investigation
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) special agent Leatrice Malika De Bruhl-Daniels was arrested on Friday over accusations she shared classified information with a terror suspect ‒ Nadal Diya ‒ with whom she was romantically involved. According to multiple media reports, Bruhl-Daniels met Diya in Dubai in 2016 while working at the US consulate there. She had been a special […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Merkel meets with Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss Syria, Iran (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday. The leaders exchanged greetings and posed for photographs ahead of talks which are expected to focus on Iran and Syria. Video credit: Ruptly Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Geagea criticizes Bassil’s media tour of alleged Hezbollah ‘missile sites’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – The leader of the Lebanese Forces Party Samir Geagea sat down for an interview with the Central News Agency on Wednesday to discuss a number of topics, including the recent media tour of the alleged Hezbollah “missile sites.” Geagea told the interviewer that the recent diplomatic tour conducted by Lebanese […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘He’s just a scumbag’ – Putin on Skripal (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin described former double agent Sergei Skripal as a “scumbag” and “traitor to the motherland” while speaking at the 2nd Russian Energy Week International Forum. “Your colleagues are pushing the idea that Mr. Skripal is almost a human rights activist. He’s just a spy traitor. You see, there […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Putin says no military operation in Idlib in near future
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said he does not foresee any military action in Syria’s Idlib in the near future, stressing that peace – not fighting – is the ultimate goal. “I do not see any military action in the zone in the foreseeable future, we don’t want fighting in this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army overruns ISIS terrorists to liberate new areas in southern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a new advance in southern Syria, today, following another intense battle with the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) inside the Al-Safa volcanic region. Backed by heavy missile and artillery strikes, the Syrian Arab Army began their assault on Wednesday by storming a number of Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey tells US to stop their ‘delaying tactic’ in Manbij
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Spokesperson for the Turkish President, Ibrahim Kalin, said on Wednesday that the U.S. was purposely delaying the implementation of the Manbij roadmap. “The delaying tactic started becoming a growing problem. Manbij roadmap should be implemented as soon as possible,” Kalin said. Kalin continued that Turkey “can take steps at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli minister says S-300 system is useless against their warplanes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – Israel’s Regional Cooperation Minister Tzachi Hanegbi told his nation’s Army Radio on Wednesday that the S-300 system will not have much of an affect against their warplanes. “The operational abilities of the air force are such that those (S-300) batteries really do not constrain the air force’s abilities to act,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Germany, US agree to stop chemical weapons from being used in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, today, to discuss a wide-variety of issues, including the ongoing war in Syria. At the top of their Syria discussion was the use of chemical weapons inside the country and ways they could halt the use of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Treasure Quest - Season Finale "Payday"
Late last night (October 2) I received a comment to my last post about *Treasure Quest* (which now has Snake Island appended to it again). Todo Segalla suggested he had seen the October 5 episode and that, according to him, they had found the treasure. He wrote, “Kevin They found the treasure. I saw the episode that airs Oct. 5, they found the cave… using the drone they located another hill with a cave inside… silver coins, gold bars… it’s flooded and requires expert diving to recover all the treasure. CONGRATS!” Todo Segalla (I hope) I don’t know who Todo Segalla is or how reliable ...more »
Is the Co-Location of Charters inside Neighborhood Schools a Problem?
This past summer I had opportunity to visit the Hawkins community schools in Los Angeles. What I haven’t talked about publicly is that I also was also invited to visit Magnolia Science Academy 3 (MSA3) which is co-located at Curtiss Middle School in Carson California during the same trip. The Magnolia charters are affiliated with the Gulen schools, the second
Processed meat ‘linked to breast cancer’
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Ketosis vs. Ketoacidosis: What’s the Difference?
https://www.healthline.com/health/ketosis-vs-ketoacidosis#ketosis
Study: Diversity Still Lacking at FBS Institutions
University presidents, conference commissioners and athletics and campus leaders in Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions are still mainly comprised by White men, according to a report by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
World News Briefs -- October 3, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Russia's Putin says no major military action needed in Syria's Idlib* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib was effective and no major military actions are planned in the region. “I have every reason to believe that we will achieve our goals,” Putin said, referring to the demilitarized zone set up by Russia and Turkey in Idlib. “And that means, no large scale military actions are expected there,” he said. “Military action for the sake of military action is unnecessary.” *Read more* .... *... more »
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up: Be Prepared For A Worst Case Scenario In The Debt Market"
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up: Be Prepared For A Worst Case Scenario In The Debt Market" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAbZSMK9nwc - https://www.traderschoice.net/
Kazakhstan's Next Political Crisis
*Wil Mackey* *Security, Asia* [image: Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev listens to the national anthem on the Victory Day commemorations in Almaty, Kazakhstan May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov] Nursultan Nazarbayev wants to remain an influential power broker in the country if and when he decides to step down. In June 2018, the speaker of Kazakhstan’s parliament, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, “dropped a political bombshell” in an interview with the BBC. He said that the country’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev—who is seventy-eight years old and who has ruled the country sinc... more »
Confrontations Shape Identity
*Joergen Oerstroem Moeller* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] The question is how to get those confrontations right. A strong national identity is good, but a xenophobic backlash is not. Human beings need an identity. Together with self-respect, it forms the core of each individual’s life-explaining and shaping behavior. It is found by comparing themselves with people “on the other side of the hill.” Identity is conducive to depict those other people as enemies or opponents. The search for identity thus sows the seeds of confrontation—even of conflicts among nations. Without s... more »
I Visited the Chinese-North Korean Border. Here's What I Found.
*Son Daekwon* *Security, Asia* [image: Residents pass by a painting of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 6, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui] Sanctions are being enforced, but they don't matter. Amid a stalemated America-North Korea dialogue over an end-war declaration, President Donald Trump unequivocally said on September 25, “The sanctions will stay in place until denuclearization occurs.” Behind his remark is a long-standing belief shared by many North Korean watchers. The belief is that Kim Jong-un, a young and callow le... more »
Russia’s Neighbors Want Alternatives
*William Courtney, Kenneth Yalowitz* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Ukrainian army landing craft Yurii Olefirenko is seen in a Black Sea during military drills in Kherson Region, Ukraine September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko] As long as Moscow keeps the pressure up, other states will look to Washington, Brussels and Beijing for options. Russia’s aggression against neighbors, especially Ukraine, is a fundamental cause of strains between them, and between Russia and the West. Moscow wants international recognition of a sphere of influence as the basis for a new European securi... more »
Don't Let Skepticism Kill A Chance for Real Detente with North Korea
*Andrew Yeo, David Kang* *Security, Asia* [image: South Korean President Moon Jae-in is greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he arrives at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea for their meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 18, 2018. Pyeongyang Press Co] Will anything persuade the skeptics that now may be the best chance in a decade to advance confidence-building measures, stability, and peace on the Korean Peninsula? What explains the persistent skepticism in Washington despite different signals from Pyongyang? We offer three re... more »
Where Hillary and Other Progressives Got Their Educations is Now Being Exposed as a Hoax
Where does Hillary get such idiotic ideas? From the Grievance Studies Departments of our Universities. Our Universities are teaching ignorance, division, and intolerance, and preaching hate and violence against certain “undesirable” populations. Unfortunately, that isn’t hyperbole, that is a proven scientific fact. This study is sure to spawn countless copycats and will hopefully lead to … Continue reading "Where Hillary and Other Progressives Got Their Educations is Now Being Exposed as a Hoax"
It Was Only A Matter of Time; Peer Review Proven to be Worthless Political Propaganda
You simply can’t make this stuff up, but it represents all the evidence one should need to crack down on this “Peer Review” nonsense. Countless taxpayer dollars are wasted on this garbage. MY CRITICAL ‘CRITICAL THEORY’ THEORY Everyone is buzzing today about the revelation of the three academics—James Lindsay, Helen Pluckrose, and Peter Boghossian—who placed … Continue reading "It Was Only A Matter of Time; Peer Review Proven to be Worthless Political Propaganda"
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Iranian Diplomat Plotting Bombings?
Looks like France and Germany may have found a tiny bit of courage between them. Arresting an Iranian Diplomat for plotting bombings. Continue reading →
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Discusses USMCA Trade Deal…
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue discusses the U.S. Mexico-Canada trade agreement and the positive impacts for U.S. farmers with increased open markets. About two-thirds of the way through the interview the national FEMA alert message was tested. Secretary Perdue cracks … Continue reading →
The 4 Keys to Well-Being According to Neuroscience
*Kate Love* - Science reveals that well-being is a skill.
The Patrons of Imagination
*Jon Rappoport* - The obsession to control is a failure of imagination.
DEA Grants Pharmaceutical Company Monopoly on Medical CBD
*Carey Wedler* - The pharmaceutical takeover of cannabis is underway.
Have 260 Out of 535 Members of Congress Settled Sexual Assault Charges?
A popular Facebook message claiming that 260 members of congress had settled sexual assault charges seriously misread the data.
Did a UK University Ban Clapping at Student Events?
The University of Manchester Student Union caught flak online for their proposal encouraging the use of British Sign Language at some events.
Emergency Alert Test Sounds off on Mobile Phones Nationwide
About 225 million electrtonic devices across the United States received alerts from FEMA on 3 October 2018.
Top Headline - Deep State Creates the USMCA
[image: top-headline-jordan-belanger-deep-state-creates-usmca] VIDEO - Trade representatives who worked on the TPP deal in the Obama administration were key in negotiating the terms of the USMCA, they are the Deep State working against President Trump.
"Bank Closures: A Snowflake In The Coming Avalanche"
*"Bank Closures: A Snowflake In The Coming Avalanche"* by Boris Badenov CLEVELAND, Ohio - "Huntington Bank plans to close 70 branches, including 17 in Greater Cleveland. The closures are expected around the first of the year. Of the affected branches, 30 are in Ohio. But Huntington is still expected to have the largest number of branches in Ohio. The Columbus-based bank has seen significant growth in recent years, both because of its 2016 purchase of FirstMerit Bank in Akron, and because it has brought an attractive message to consumers tired of fees and gotcha games that some ban... more »
RAND Report: A Staggering Number Of U.S. Troops Are Fat And Tired
A 2018 Rand study highlighted the prevalence of sleep deprivation and the use of sleeping medication among service members. (Senior Airman Cliffton Dolezal/Air Force) *Military Times:* *A staggering number of troops are fat and tired, report says* A 2018 RAND report on health promotion and disease prevention has painted a grim picture of the military’s physical fitness and sleep standards. The study, featuring roughly 18,000 randomly selected participants across each of the service branches, showed that almost 66 percent of service members are considered to be either overweight or... more »
Putin trolls Theresa May, calls Skripal “traitor and scum” (Video)
Vladimir Putin: Sergei Skripal is a ‘traitor & scum,’ not some rights activist. The post Putin trolls Theresa May, calls Skripal “traitor and scum” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
"I Know My Own Nation Best..."
“Stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance” - William Gaddis "I know my own nation best. That's why I despise it the most. And I know and love my own people, too, the swine. I'm a patriot. A dangerous man." - Edward Abbey
Toxic masculinity and white supremacy
There was a huge semi parked in front of Marc's today--full of potted mums. All had been unloaded by the time I walked in. There must have been hundreds, every color and size. I kept thinking about the time and physical effort to drive that massive truck, and to load and unload. When I came out I saw the truck had moved ahead a little so as not to block the store entrance. I could see someone moving around inside, so I stood by the truck's tail gate for the driver (and I assumed a helper) to come out. He finally appeared. Only guy on the truck. He was white, fair skin, about 20, s... more »
A new shampoo—Soapbox
Today at Marc's I noticed a shampoo I hadn't seen before, not expensive with a fragrance, Coconut, I like--Soapbox. As I was reading the ingredients, I noted this company donates soap made by local suppliers to needy people and even offers hygiene education. Each bottle has a number and you can see where your "contribution" is going. "Each of your Soapbox products donates a bar of soap to someone in need and often these bar donations are also paired with proper hygiene education. Sustainability is key and we practice it by working with local soap makers when available." Made in t... more »
Report: North Korea's APT38 Hacking Group Responsible For Robbing Tens Of Millions From Banks
*ZDNet*:* North Korea's APT38 hacking group behind bank heists of over $100 million* New FireEye report provides insight into North Korea's financially-motivated hacking operations. According to a new report published today by US cyber-security firm FireEye, there's a clear and visible distinction between North Korea's hacking units --with two groups specialized in political cyber-espionage, and a third focused only in cyber-heists at banks and financial institutions. For the past four years, ever since the Sony hack of 2014, when the world realized North Korea was a serious pla... more »
Could a Case Currently Before the Supreme Court Result in a Stronger Presidential Pardon?
Gamble v. United States concerns a felon who was arrested for possession of a firearm. It could also have significant bearing on the President’s much vaunted pardon power.
Have Astronomers Found 1st Moon Outside Our Solar System?
Two Columbia University researchers reported their results that the potential exomoon would be the size of Neptune or Uranus.
International Court Of Justice Orders U.S. To Lift New Iran Sanctions In Compliance of A 1955 Treaty of Amity
Pompeo solemnly announces the Trump administration is "terminating the 1955 treaty of amity with Iran." The drums of war are beating. pic.twitter.com/ub1csPM9mG — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2018 *The Guardian:* *International court of justice orders US to lift new Iran sanctions* Mike Pompeo indicates US will ignore ruling, after judges in The Hague find unanimously in favour of Iran The UN’s international court of justice has reprimanded the US over its re-imposition of sanctions on Iran, ordering Washington to lift restrictive measures linked to humanitarian trade, food... more »
"Soaring by $38,000 Per Second: US National Debt Now Exceeds $21.5 Trillion"
*"Soaring by $38,000 Per Second:* * US National Debt Now Exceeds $21.5 Trillion"* by RT "The latest data from the US Treasury Department shows America’s gross national debt ballooned by $1.2 trillion to a breathtaking $21.52 trillion on September 28, the last day of fiscal year 2018. During that period, the US national debt increased by 6.3 percent and now amounts to 105.4 percent of the country’s current-dollar Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, the national debt at the end of fiscal year 2017 was an estimated $20.25 ... more »
Jumpin’ Ju-Ju Bones: ADP September Payrolls Grew by 230,000 in September….
Hold on to your MAGA caps there’s a winner wonderland ahead. According to the latest ADP private payroll release today, private sector payrolls grew by a stunning 230,000 jobs in September. [They were anticipating 185k] Massive jobs gains amid small, … Continue reading →
Oil Prices Hit a Four Year High
Pump jacks operate in front of a drilling rig in an oil field in Midland, Texas U.S. August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford/File Photo *Reuters:* *Brent hits new four-year high on Iran supply worries* NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude rose nearly 2 percent after hitting a four-year high on Wednesday as the market focused on upcoming U.S. sanctions on Iran while shrugging off the year’s largest weekly build in U.S. crude stockpiles and reports of higher Saudi Arabian and Russian production. “Nothing matters between here and Nov. 4,” said Bob Yawger, director of futures at Mizuho in N... more »
NOW! Warriors Shut Down Enbridge Line 3 Southern Manitoba
Watch live video coverage on Facebook Pipeline work halted northwest of Morden .https://m.facebook.com/InSolidarityWLD/
Record snowfall wallops Calgary
Not just for the day, but for the entire month of October. _________________ 2 Oct 2018 – A record-breaking 15 to 25 cm of snow fell in Calgary overnight, said CBC meteorologist Christy Climenhaga. The previous record for Oct. 2 was set in 1954 with only about five cm. “But the all-time extreme record for ... Read moreRecord snowfall wallops Calgary The post Record snowfall wallops Calgary appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Mexican President-Elect And President Trump Agree That Economic Development Can Stem Illegal Migration
Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a rally as part of a tour to thank supporters for his victory in the July 1 election, in Mexico City, Mexico September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29. 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero *Reuters:* *Mexican president-elect, Trump agree economic development can stem illegal migration* MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by telephone on Wednesday about boosting economic development in Mexico and Central America in order to stem illegal... more »
TPPF Expands Communications Department
Content Multimedia - 8 hours ago
By Kevin Roberts The Texas Public Policy Foundation has the best communications team in the conservative movement. It is a key piece of our ability to educate legislators, government officials, grassroots leaders and the public about the important policy issues of the day. I have no doubt that we will continue the excellent work that has become the standard within the movement and expand our reach through top-notch communications strategies in the years to come.
Sara Sanders Dropkicks CNN's Jim Acosta.
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The Most Anti-LGBTQ Administration In History?
The Republican Convention Trump used Islamophobia to try to coverup Republican homophobia to reassure gay voters that he could be trusted to defend LGBTQ rights. "As your president I will to everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of a hateful foreign ideology, believe me." He also said he is a better friend of gays and that "someday, I believe, that will be proven out, bigly." Is today that day? I could be... since his State Department has decided to deny visas to same-sex partners of diplomats and UN officials. A 30 second phone cal... more »
Health Experts Warn that ‘Fortnite’ Video Game is as Addictive as Heroin
[image: fortnite] Fortnite literally causes cravings that players can't live without it, and they just get obsessed with it, according to a recent observation by medical experts. The post Health Experts Warn that ‘Fortnite’ Video Game is as Addictive as Heroin appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Jeremy Corbyn has lit a fire of Jew-hate that is now beyond his control
Another day and another antisemitism accusation of Jeremy Corbyn. This JC article is so important that I reproduce it here. 'Jeremy Corbyn has lit a fire of Jew-hate that is now beyond his control 'Corbyn has said and done things that can reasonably be described as antisemitic,' writes Dave Rich A little over three years ago, shortly before Jeremy Corbyn became leader of the Labour Party, this newspaper set out seven questions for him to answer regarding people and organisations who he had supported, assisted or spoken alongside. It was a gruesome list of terrorists, Holocaust denie... more »
Oh The Irony: Squinty & Meat Puppet Criticize One-sided Bias of Media's Kavanaugh Circus
Anyone who has unfortunately spent any time killing brain cells watching the Dynamic Duo of Joe in the Morning should know everything between the intro and exit music is *nutty* one-sided bias epitomized. With the usual round-table lineup of *vicious pinhead leftist* making *ridiculous allegations*, sometime *stopping just short* of calling for insurrection, it is just a bit ironic to hear these two imply media bias. The wonders never stop.....
NOW! Women Shut Down Bayou Bridge Pipeline: Scale Crane and Lock Down
NOW! Three Women Have Shut Down Bayou Bridge Pipeline: Scaled a Crane and Locked Down By L'eau Est La Vie Camp - No Bayou Bridge Censored News BREAKING. A crane moving pipes into place for the Bayou Bridge Pipeline has been SHUT DOWN. A woman of color has scaled the 50 foot tall crane while two indigenous women have locked down to the base of it. Police are on the scene. This action is
Sarah Sanders White House Press Briefing – October 3rd (Video)…
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers the White House press briefing for Wednesday October 3rd, 2018. Mrs. Sanders is joined by National Security Advisor John Bolton who delivered remarks about the ongoing issues with Iran.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Remarks and Press Conference on Iraq and Iran…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers a statement on Iraq and Iran as well as his upcoming trip to North Korea. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. I want to update you on three issues, four if you want to count … Continue reading →
Retail Apocalypse Picks Up Speed: Sears, JCPenney, Brookstone, Mattress Firm Spiral Toward Bankruptcy
By Michael Snyder Over 20 major retailers have filed for bankruptcy since the beginning of last year, and in 2018 we may break the all-time... more »
“The Stakes is High”
As we stand just one month away from the 2018 midterm elections, it is imperative to remind people that perhaps now more than ever, “the stakes is high.” Voters will have the opportunity to raise their voices on myriad issues of mutual concern. From setting the tone for U.S. foreign policy that will address global terrorism and economic security, to installing prosecutors and law enforcement officials who will uphold civil rights protections for all citizens, the stakes is high
López Cultivates Community in the Heart of Chicago
Dr. Ignacio López, an up-and-coming Hispanic leader in education, knows what it means to be community-minded.
Hurricane Florence-Impacted Schools Received $2.8 million from Education Department
More than $2.8 million in supplemental funding has been designated for low-income schools in North Carolina and South Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Florence, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said in a press release issued this week. About $2 million in funding will go to students in financial need in North Carolina, while […]
Iran, the United States and the International Court of Justice
On October 3, 2018, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the following case: While we may be aware of the headline news coverage of this ruling, there is a significant amount of background material that has not been covered by the Western media, a background that I will cover in this posting. Back on July 16th, Iran filed proceedings against the United States regarding the alleged violations of the Treaty of Amity, Economic Relation and Consular Rights which was signed between Tehran and Washington and entered in to force on June 16, 1957. According to the Treaty, we ... more »
The stray dog’s smile made him famous. Then police said he looked too dangerous to stay in his new home.
“Sir Wiggleton” a part American bulldog and part “other” mutt was picked up off the streets in Detroit in 2016 and kept in a small animal control enclosure awaiting adoption. He sat in that small space for nearly 100 days before Detroit Dog Rescue, a no-kill shelter, came and rescued him. RELATED STORY: Fox: These […] The post The stray dog’s smile made him famous. Then police said he looked too dangerous to stay in his new home. appeared first on Health Nut News.
The time is ripe for a 'Party X' for the environment
*Political commentary suggests that barking at every passing car is winning the National party few new friends — yet incredibly, say commentators“National is still polling in the 40s — so New Zealanders like them” (Galt alone knows why). I**n the age of MMP however **that's not nearly enough to form a government. "What National needs," they say, "is a credible coalition partner to help them get over 50 per cent.” * *Why should we care about what National needs?Because if Simon Bridges himself is to be believed (and generally the wetter the things he says the more likely he is to... more »
"How It Really Is"
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Amazon’s New $15 Minimum Wage Is a Shrewd Political Move
[image: amazon-s-new-15-minimum-wage-is-a-shrewd-political-move] Amazon’s announcement that it will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour is a smart political move for its owner, and it will cost the company almost nothing.
Grassley to Ford’s Attorneys: Turn Over the Evidence
[image: grassley-to-ford-s-attorneys-turn-over-the-evidence] Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has demanded that Christine Blasey Ford’s attorneys turn over all “material evidence relevant to [her] allegations” against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
France Blames Iran for Foiled Bomb Plot Near Paris, Freezes Iranian Assets
[image: france-blames-iran-for-foiled-bomb-plot-near-paris-freezes-iranian-assets] Three French government ministers accused Iran’s intelligence ministry of being behind a foiled plot to bomb an exiled Iranian opposition group in a Paris suburb.
Wind Gives Way to Solar Power and Natural Gas After Federal Subsidies End
Wind’s federal subsidy, the production tax credit, is currently set to be phased out by 2020, at which point wind… The post Wind Gives Way to Solar Power and Natural Gas After Federal Subsidies End appeared first on IER.
"How Unearned Money Screwed Up America"
*"How Unearned Money Screwed Up America"* by Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "Kavanaugh… Kavanaugh… Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh in the morning. Kavanaugh in the evening. Kavanaugh at supper time. It’s Kavanaugh 24/7. And so the mud wrestling – wretched, tawdry, and disgraceful – continues. But today, we turn away… back to our beat: money. *Unearned Money: *The Dow ended the day up nearly 200 points yesterday. From CNBC: “The biggest risk factor [in the market] is a trade war and we’ve dialed that down a bit,” said Mike Bailey, director of research at FBB Capital Partners. Bailey noted, h... more »
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Questioned on 5G Safety, Privacy
By The Conscious Resistance On October 1, Verizon Wireless and the City of Houston celebrated the launch of the 5th Generation (5G) cellular network. The... more »
"Do You Know The Odds..."
"You shouldn’t pick up hitchhikers. I picked up one the other day, and he immediately said, “How do you know I’m not a serial killer?” I replied, “Do you know the odds of having two serial killers in the same car at the same time?” – A Dear Reader, "Bill Bonners Diary"
Blind Dog Has His Own Personal Service Dog To Help Guide Him Around
Can a dog have a dog? In the city of Manila in the Phillippines, it would seem that not only can a dog have a dog. It can have a seeing-eye dog! And this sweet pair is taking social media by storm, according to Fox 8 Cleveland. According to their Facebook page, Ginger and Kimchi have been “ambassaDOGS” for three years now. Kimchi, you see, is a blind spaniel mix who’s believed to be between 9 and 12 years old, and her wonderful friend, Ginger, an 11-year-old golden retriever, serves as her companion and guide. According to the page, the couple who owns the dogs had planned to ado...more »
Birthday of Lina Sandell, October 3, 1832
Today is the birthday of Lina Sandell, Oct. 3, 1832, writer of the great hymn, "Children of the Heavenly Father." I had never heard this hymn before joining Upper Arlington Lutheran Church in the 1970s, but after attending so many baptisms, confirmations and funerals in the last 40+ years, I call it my favorite. Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg wrote over 2000 hymns and can be found in the hymn collections of many denominations. https://pietistschoolman.com/2015/11/03/children-of-the-heavenly-father/ http://www.beckenhorstpress.com/children-of-the-heavenly-father-forrest/ https:/... more »
15 year blogiversary October 2
[image: image] My first entry was October 2, 2003. No credit for the misspelling. It’s the best I could do without making one.
Trump To Saudi King: Pay Up For US Military Protection!
Frustrated by the Saudi refusal to increase oil production by two million barrels per day, President Trump said at a rally yesterday that absent US military protection the Saudi government would not last two weeks. He said the Saudis should "pay up" if they want to remain in charge. Why are oil prices going up? Who's to blame? The best answer comes from a surprising source. Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Trade pact clause seen deterring China trade deal with Canada, Mexico
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
03-Oct-2018 China's hopes of negotiating a free trade pact with Canada or Mexico were dealt a sharp setback by a provision deep in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that aims to forbid such deals with “non-market” countries.
Is This ‘Back to the Future’ Image Comparison with President Trump Real?
An image comparison featuring Donald Trump and Biff Tannen from the movie "Back to the Future" has not been digitally manipulated.
Ordinance Change Would Likely Stop Robot Brothel in Houston
A Canadian company had said it wants to open a "love dolls brothel" in Houston in which people would be able to use its human-like dolls on the premises.
An unusual amount of ice made Arctic shipping more difficult than usual this year
I found this nugget in an article entitled “Iced-in cargo ship makes it to Resolute Bay after 4 day delay.” An unusual amount of ice and a swamped coast guard made Arctic shipping more difficult than usual this year, according to Waguih Rayes, general manager of Desgagnés Transarctik Inc, which oversees several Arctic ships as ... Read moreAn unusual amount of ice made Arctic shipping more difficult than usual this year The post An unusual amount of ice made Arctic shipping more difficult than usual this year appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Storm and snowstorm alerts for all of North and South Iceland
“A snowstorm is headed for North Iceland…. We have already seen one RV blown off the road in the season’s winter storms.” The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued Yellow Weather Alerts, warning of severe gale in South Iceland and snowstorm in North Iceland today Wednesday and tomorrow Thursday. Gale force winds, heavy snowfall and blowing ... Read moreStorm and snowstorm alerts for all of North and South Iceland The post Storm and snowstorm alerts for all of North and South Iceland appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Heavy snowfall in China – 1,100 vehicles stranded
In the early morning of October 3 in Sichuan Province more than 430 police officers worked all night in the snow providing rescue and relief. In addition, the government arranged for special personnel to send food, drinking water, drug and other supplies to the trapped, but due to the snow, delivery vehicles could not go up ... Read moreHeavy snowfall in China – 1,100 vehicles stranded The post Heavy snowfall in China – 1,100 vehicles stranded appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg Questioned on 5G Safety, Privacy Concerns
By The Conscious Resistance On October 1, Verizon Wireless and the City of Houston celebrated the launch of the 5th Generation (5G) cellular network. The... more »
US cancels 1955 treaty with Iran on economic ties (video)
The United States is terminating the 1955 treaty of amity with Iran that governs bilateral economic and consular ties between the two nations, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. The US is withdrawing from the treaty in the wake of findings by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), that called […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish parliament approves new military operations in Syria and Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Turkish Parliament has ratified a motion on Wednesday to extend their military’s operations into northern Iraq and northern Syria for another year, the Anadolu News Agency reported. According to the state-owned agency, the motion was submitted by the Turkish cabinet earlier this year and its approval on Wednesday means […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump should ‘look in the mirror’ to find one responsible for rising oil prices – Putin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said his American counterpart Donald Trump’s actions are partly to blame for current high oil prices, speaking at the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week (REW) forum in Moscow on Wednesday. The Russian leader stated Trump should “look in the mirror” to find a culprit for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nassib checkpoint at Syrian-Jordanian border to resume work soon – Damascus
The Nassib checkpoint at the Syrian border with Jordan will reopen for operations in the near future, the deputy chief of Syria’s Inter-Agency Coordination Staff said on Wednesday. “Work continues on the restoration of the Nassib checkpoint in the province of Daraa. The checkpoint will start functioning soon,” Muteza Kattan said at a meeting of the inter-agency staffs of Syria and Russia. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US more committed than ever to Kurdish forces in northern Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The U.S. is more committed than ever to the Kurdish forces in northern Syria, a top Kurdish politician told the Reuters News Agency. “We feel (the Americans) are more committed now,” Aldar Xelil, a top Kurdish politician, said. “There’s attention, a political file and follow-up beyond the realm of fighting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq names new president and prime minister
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Iraqi Parliament elected a new president on Tuesday after a short deliberation among the delegates. According to the Iraqi Interior Ministry, Parliament elected the Kurdish politician, Barham Salih, to serve as President of the country. Immediately after Salih was named President, the latter chose ‘Adel ‘Abdul-Mahdi to serve as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin calls on all foreign armies in Syria to eventually pull troops out
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said during a press conference on Wednesday that all foreign countries, including Russia, inside of Syria should pursue the objective of eventually withdrawing their troops, the Interfax News Agency reported. Putin then turned his attention to the United States, who he said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Daesh recruiter’ reportedly runs free school in Sweden
Sweden’s Security Police, SÄPO, reportedly identified the activities of the president of the so-called Science School in Gothenburg as one of the reasons why Sweden’s second-largest city stands out in the number of jihadists that it produces. Abdel Nasser El Nadi, the president and principal of the Gothenburg-based Science School, is a long-time recruiter for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Quickly do I post, as the wifi here is shitty…
Dear Mr or Mrs Right Wing Fanatic… in regard to your claim to supremacy, you have none. In regard to having any moral or customary “right” to punish anybody for NOT obeying your orders or instructions to perform worship your flag, your /Vazi president or your silly ass demands to “assimilate” to your deeply flawed... more »
THE KAVANAUGH INVESTIGATION IS FAMILY SEPARATION 2.0
The Kavanaugh investigation is full of holes: The [FBI] is expected to wrap up its expanded background investigation as early as Wednesday into two allegations against [Brett] Kavanaugh — one from Christine Blasey Ford and the other from Deborah Ramirez. But sources close to the investigation, as well as a number of people who know those involved, say the FBI has not contacted dozens of potential corroborators or character witnesses. More than 20 individuals who know either Kavanaugh or Ramirez, who has accused the nominee of exposing himself to her while the two attended Yale Univ... more »
Democrat smear of Brett Kavanaugh a disgrace
“President Donald Trump commented Wednesday that his supporters were furious about the way Democrats were trying to smear Brett Kavanaugh.” click here
Internet Comes Together, Raises $18K for Mentally Ill Homeless Man Bullied at Dunkin’ Donuts
[image: dunkin' donuts] In reaction to the viral video of a homeless mentally ill man being bullied in a Dunkin' Donuts, the internet responded in the most amazing way. The post Internet Comes Together, Raises $18K for Mentally Ill Homeless Man Bullied at Dunkin’ Donuts appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
FDA Cracks Down on Vape Maker Juul, Raids Office Seizing Thousands of Documents
[image: FDA] The FDA is continuing its crackdown on vape manufacturers and their investigation recently came to a head as they raided the popular vape maker Juul. The post FDA Cracks Down on Vape Maker Juul, Raids Office Seizing Thousands of Documents appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
W.O.O.D. – 3 October 2018
Weekly Occasional Open Discussion for 3 October 2018 Continue reading →
FEMA Will Send Presidential Alert Today: What You Can Expect
By Mac Slavo The Federal Emergency Management Agency (known as FEMA) will be sending out a presidential alert today, and no one can opt out.... more »
Two wild wolf pups are growing up on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation
Two wolf pups are growing up south of Mount Hood on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation — the first wolves reproduced in Oregon’s northern Cascades since wolves began their return to the state in the 2000s. “We think it just shows that they are continuing to expand their range and population,” said Michelle Dennehy, spokeswoman for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. A pair of adult wolves in southern Wasco County, near the state’s highest peak, have produced at least two pups this year, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs confirmed last month. A trail camera on the res... more »
Just how do we assess judges, anyway?
The Kavanaugh hearings in the Senate over the past couple of weeks have highlighted a real conundrum, even though I haven't seen it discussed much in the mainstream media. Judge Kavanaugh has been criticized for his strong response to the allegations against him. Liberal critics ... said Kavanaugh showed he did not have the proper judicial temperament for the job. “I thought his partisan remarks and his angry, unprofessional tone were not befitting the position he seeks,” said Jill Dash, a vice president of the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal group. “Putting som... more »
Key Republican Senators Criticize President Trump's 'Mockery' Of Christine Ford
*Reuters:* *Key senators criticize Trump for mocking Kavanaugh accuser* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two moderate Republicans who could be pivotal in determining whether the Senate confirms U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh criticized President Donald Trump on Wednesday for mocking a woman who has accused the judge of sexual assault. Senators Jeff Flake and Susan Collins were among the lawmakers who took issue with comments Trump made regarding Christine Blasey Ford, a university professor from California who detailed her sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh at an extra... more »
Neem Oil & Leaves: 7 Impressive Health Benefits and Uses
Neem benefits your skin, hair, immune system, and more.
Life as a Gymnasium
No experience should be wasted.
How to Turn the Tables on Authority Like a F@*%ing Genius
“In the act of provoking people to think differently, philosophers make it clear that we are not fated to live within the often-stifling systems of thought that we inherit. We can change the subject.” ~Raymond Geuss
Therapeutic Cannabis: Towards a Transcendent Ethic
As far as I can tell, a transcendent ethic that translates to personal integrity does exist.
What Is the 1955 Treaty of Amity with Iran?
*Farshad Kashani* *Security, * And why it matters. *This was posted back in 2016 and is being republished due to breaking events. * Iran intends to take the United States to the *International Court of Justice* (ICJ) at the Hague over the U.S. Supreme Court–backed freezing of an estimated *$2 billion of its assets.* Yet behind this commonplace legal maneuver is an unusual reality. The ICJ typically only has jurisdiction over disputes between states when both states agree to accept its authority to render a verdict on that case. Yet the United States and Iran don’t agree on muc... more »
Here Comes the Stealth: How Navy Aircraft Carriers Are Getting a Big Upgrade
*David Axe* *Security, * As in the MQ-25. *The MQ-25’s latent stealth could help it evolve into a stealthy surveillance and attack drone, essentially bringing the Navy’s drone-development programs full circle to their 1990s origin.* The U.S. Navy on Aug. 30, 2018 chose Chicago-based Boeing to build the sailing branch’s first carrier-launched unmanned aerial vehicle. In choosing Boeing to build the MQ-25 Stingray multi-mission tanker, the Navy has opened the next major chapter in a story that began in the mid-1990s, when the sailing branch worked alongside the U.S. Air Force to ... more »
The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and the High-Carb, Low-Fat Diet.
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Want to Lose Weight? Try Vegetable Juice.
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Fluoride: Poison on Tap
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Godmother of intelligence.
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Is fasting the fountain of youth?
For the past year and a half, Keith Taylor and his wife have adopted a lifestyle that includes fasting on a regular basis. “For six days per week we don’t eat until around 5 pm, but eat as much as … Continue reading →
Mediterranean Diet May Cut Stroke Risk for Women
The Mediterranean diet may do more than help you reach and maintain a healthy weight: New research suggests that women who follow it also lower their stroke risk. But men did not reap the same benefit from the diet, which … Continue reading →
Easing Sleep Apnea May Be Key to Stroke Recovery
Sleep apnea is a known risk factor for stroke, and new research suggests that curbing the condition might also aid the recovery of people who’ve suffered a stroke or mini-stroke. Patients in the study typically used the CPAP mask — … Continue reading →
Contact Lenses May Harbor Serious, Blinding Infection
Contact lens wearers everywhere need to be on the lookout for a rare, but potentially blinding, eye infection, British researchers warn. In southeast England, cases of the infection, called Acanthamoeba keratitis, have tripled since 2011, a new study found. The … Continue reading →
Regular Bedtime Might Be Key to Better Health
As important as getting close to eight hours of sleep a night is, new research suggests that going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is just as critical for your health. The study of more … Continue reading →
Voice Phishing Scams Are Getting More Clever
Most of us have been trained to be wary of clicking on links and attachments that arrive in emails unexpected, but it’s easy to forget scam artists are constantly dreaming up innovations that put a new shine on old-fashioned telephone-based … Continue reading →
New York Times Accuses President Trump Of Tax Fraud
Donald Trump at the Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City. As the 1980s came to a close, many of his businesses, overloaded with debt, began to lose money. Ángel Franco/The New York Times *New York Times*: *Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father* *The president has long sold himself as a self-made billionaire, but a Times investigation found that he received at least $413 million in today’s dollars from his father’s real estate empire, much of it through tax dodges in the 1990s.* President Trump participated in dubious tax schemes during the 1990s, i... more »
Why was the Dangerous and Contagious FluMist Vaccine Approved by CDC?
In February 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to re-recommend the live virus nasal spray influenza vaccine, FluMist, for the 2018-19 “flu season” after a two-year hiatus. The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) is popular, particularly with children, since it is sprayed up the nose and does not require a needle for administration. The ACIP voted against recommending the quadrivalent FluMist for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 influenza seasons due to the vaccine’s ineffectiveness in protecting ag...more »
Take a Peek At The Proposed Pacific Flyway Center
A new education center with a focus on waterbirds is poised for approval in Northern California. The Pacific Flyway Center will be built in Fairfield, CA just a short trip from International Bird Rescue’s San Francisco Bay-Delta wildlife center. The Pacific Flyway Fund will take 560 acres of wetlands and “develop, restore and enhance the […]