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"Singing To The Deer"
*"Singing To The Deer"* by Patricia Monaghan “At solstice, the woods were bright in a snowy way, the sky pearl gray above the stately maples and gnarled burr oaks. An Alaskan marooned in the urban Midwest, it took me years to find this nearby patch of relatively undisturbed land where I can sense the power of wildness. Now I go there often, watching the seasons unfold their changeful unchanging patterns in the increasingly familiar forest. I especially like to walk among the sleeping trees in the half-lit silence of winter dawns. The trail I follow winds and twists, new patches of ... more »
"That'll Do..."
"We humans may be brilliant and we may be special, but we are still connected to the rest of life. No one reminds us of this better than our dogs. Perhaps the human condition will always include attempts to remind ourselves that we are separate from the rest of the natural world. We are different from other animals; it's undeniably true. But while acknowledging that, we must acknowledge another truth, the truth that we are also the same. That is what dogs and their emotions give us - a connection. A connection to life on earth, to all that binds and cradles us, lest we begin to fee... more »
"Objects of Accumulation"
*"Objects of Accumulation"* by Holly Wales "If I am what I have and if I lose what I have who then am I?" - Eric Fromm "We’re talking 50 years’ worth of stuff. The prospect of clearing it out had been looming for a while. My mother hadn’t lived there in two years, after a fall sent her into a nursing home. My dad died in ’97. The place was empty, except for a student who rented the top floor for $400 a month and my occasional visits from L.A. Not the wisest use of a three-story Tudor in the heart of Toronto right now, with the city in the throes of an overheated real estate market... more »
Backbenchers just decoration?
In this era of hyper-partisanship, can backbenchers have an effective voice, or have they been relegated to the role of a modern Greek chorus, anonymous figures advancing a pre-determined story? This is the question Hershell Ezrin asks in a short article in Ontario News Watch “In defence of hyper partisanship, central party staff at federal and provincial levels monitor backbenchers’ social media output regularly. Faux loyalty moments like standing ovations have become “de rigueur” in Question Period. “Cheerleading” records are kept. Caucus meetings seem more devoted to unquestioni... more »
Mr Marr's Advent Sunday Sermon
'*O Come, O Come Emmanuel*'. No, that's not what the French are currently saying about President Macron (definitely not in fact) but rather the title of my second-favourite Advent hymn. And after the hymn, here comes the sermon: Good morning. Well, the countdown has started. No! Not to that. Today is the first day of Advent. It ought to be a time when we are reflecting on those worse off than ourselves, and after a withering, controversial UN report on poverty in Britain, it's hard to avoid the subject. I am *not *getting party political, but if we don't notice the rough sleeper... more »
Headline news
Among the headlines stories on the BBC News website - yes, BBC News website - this morning is: It looks as if I'm not the only one to have thought, "This is news, apparently".
Report: Russia completes Syrian air defenses, troubles Israel, U.S.
Russia has consolidated its air defence network in Syria – to the dismay of the U.S. and Israel – who see it as part of a push to drive U.S. forces from the country
Sayonara, ‘America First’! We Hardly Knew Ye!
The Kerch Strait incident will serve as another pretext for sanctions that will soon be added with the predictability that night follows day. The post Sayonara, ‘America First’! We Hardly Knew Ye! appeared first on The Duran.
Learning the Real Lessons of Yalta to Prevent World War III
FDR did not make the key concessions to Stalin on Central Europe at all. It was Churchill who made them. The post Learning the Real Lessons of Yalta to Prevent World War III appeared first on The Duran.
Life After 40
By Cathy Jameson I was at a physical therapy clinic with one of the kids last week. While my daughter was getting settled in with her exercises, I scanned the room and saw a handful of staff and patients. Everyone... more »
Autonomous Weapons Are Coming, This is How We Get Them Right
*T. X. Hammes* *Security, * Fully autonomous weapons are not only inevitable; they have been in America’s inventory since 1979. In November 2017, The Future of Life Institute released its Slaughterbot video which featured swarms of miniature, autonomous drones killing U.S. senators on Capitol Hill and students on a university campus. Hyperbolic, scary and simulating drones beyond today’s capabilities, the video is part of the Institute’s campaign to ban autonomous weapons systems. The Future of Life, which seeks to ban all autonomous weapons, represents one end of the debate ove... more »
Is America's Harpoon Missile Hopelessly Obsolete?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)] Washington should fight smarter not harder. The Harpoon has a long and storied history in U.S. service. As the primary anti-ship armament of the U.S. Navy from the 1970s to the present, the Harpoon was involved in some of the only surface-to-surface engagements during the Cold War in Operation Praying Mantis. Despite its successes, the time for the Harpoon’s time in service appears to be running out. Harpoons are being removed from Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, ... more »
Study This Picture: This Is Why Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor (And Dragged America Into World War II)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: By Photographer: UnknownRetouched by: Mmxx - This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. The original can be viewed here: The USS Arizona (BB-39) burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor] It's all about the oil. The day after roughly 350 Japanese warplanes came screaming down over Pearl Harbor and sank or crippled eight of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s battleships over a span of ninety minutes, Japanese newspapers published a statement by Emperor Hirohito declaring war with ... more »
ICYMI: Here's December Edition (12/2)
Oh, that month again. Here's some reading from the week. Remember to pass along what speaks to you. *Common Core Creator Slammed Reading Teachers for Having a Research Gap-- How Ironic* Nancy Bailey sounds the irony alert on a critique of teachers and research. *Why New Educators Resent "Reformers".* Let's hear from the newest generation teachers-- the ones who grew up with reformster policies shaping their education. *Algorithms Ate My Homework* A new-to-me blogger talks about machine scoring and standardized testing. And there's a cartoon. *DeVos Sides With For Profit Colleges.... more »
France mulls state of emergency as protests escalate
Protests spread across France and into Belgium
George H.W. Bush: Occult Traitor
Michael Hoffman traces the history of the Bush dynasty, a de facto aristocracy with roots in the military-industrial complex, Saudi Arabia and the occult
The Net Finally Closes in on the Elite’s Pimp
Jeffrey Epstein's days as a high-flying pimp, supplying underage girls to politicians and royalty, may be coming to a close
Evidence Mounts Against MBS
CIA found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) 'sent 11 messages to advisor who oversaw Jamal Khashoggi murder squad in the hours surrounding the journalist's death'
Pompeo condemns Iran missile test
With Iraq the pretext for military intervention was its WMD, which turned out to be non-existent. However, with Iran a new pretext is being pursued, its missiles
Spotting the fakery in Mays forthcoming Brexit pledges
Theresa May plans to print five pledges on Brexit. Here’s how to spot their fakery, says Bruce Newsome.
Sir Roger Scruton on scapegoats
Credit is due to BBC Radio 4 for not yielding to the witch-hunters *vis-Ã -vis* Sir Roger Scruton, and for retaining him as an *A Point of View *regular. Good on them! Here is his latest *A Point of View *in full: ******* Three years ago the distinguished biochemist Sir Tim Hunt, recipient of the Nobel Prize, Fellow of the Royal Society and one of the jewels in the crown of British science, made a casual remark during a speech at a conference of science journalists which seemed to imply that women and men might not be equally suited to a scientific career. The remark was tweeted... more »
USGS study confirms the good-quality of US tap waters
Bradley PM, et al. Reconnaissance of Mixed Organic and Inorganic Chemicals in Private and Public Supply Tapwaters at Selected Residential and Workplace Sites in the United States. Environmental science & technology. 2018 Nov 21. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.8b04622 Safe drinking water at the point-of-use (tapwater, … Continue reading →
Think About It (Sunday Sermonette)
*An Incident in Guadalajara* Shortly before Presidente Lopez Obrador (Mexican Communist Party - PRD) was sworn into office, unknown persons conducted a hand grenade attack on the US Consulate in Guadalajara, which was closed at the time of the attack. Yesterday afternoon, U.S. State Department officials issued the following statement: - We are aware of a security incident that took place last night at the U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara. - The Consulate was closed and there were no injuries. - US and Mexican officials are investigating (to the extent that they usua... more »
Russia ‘testing the strength of the global order’ – Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warned that Russia is building up its military presence along the border with Ukraine, while speaking at a military event celebrating the transfer of new hardware to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Vasylkiv on Saturday. According to Poroshenko, Russia allegedly deployed more than 80,000 troops, 1,400 artillery and multiple rocket launch […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Polls and cheers
This may be of interest (or not): *Andrew Adonis*: The loudest cheers I get in my Brexit public meetings, a bit to my surprise, are when I say: ‘it’s time for the BBC to once again become an impartial public broadcaster’. *Sunder Katwala*: This could suggest one of two things: (1) growing pressure/scepticism at BBC; (2) v.narrow self-selection for Brexit rally attendees (not reflective of what most Remainers think of BBC). The evidence is that (1) is unlikely. 13% of remain voters saw BBC as pro-Brexit early this year. (14% saw it as pro-Remain). That niche may have grown to a sl... more »
Ukrainian leadership is a party of war, and it will continue as long as they’re in power – Putin
“We care about Ukraine because Ukraine is our neighbor,” Putin said. The post Ukrainian leadership is a party of war, and it will continue as long as they’re in power – Putin appeared first on The Duran.
Angry mob attacks police officer during Yellow Vest protests in Paris
The post Angry mob attacks police officer during Yellow Vest protests in Paris appeared first on The Duran.
“It’s A Truce”: Trump, Xi Agree No New Tariffs After January 1, Keep Tariffs At 10% For 90 Days
The post “It’s A Truce”: Trump, Xi Agree No New Tariffs After January 1, Keep Tariffs At 10% For 90 Days appeared first on The Duran.
CIA Intercept Reveals Saudi Crown Prince Sent 11 Messages To Head Of Khashoggi Hit Team Hours Before Murder
The post CIA Intercept Reveals Saudi Crown Prince Sent 11 Messages To Head Of Khashoggi Hit Team Hours Before Murder appeared first on The Duran.
BBC employees back an anti-Israel stunt
The estimable Daphne Anson notes a recent stunt by anti-Israel activists. This last Friday, a group called *inminds* projected a slide show onto the walls of Broadcasting House in protest at Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest next year. They want the BBC to pull out of the competition. The protest group's own website says: 'The projection lasted over an hour during which time many passers by* and BBC employees* came to congratulate us for voicing their own concerns of how inappropriate it would be for the Eurovision to be hosted by Israel, and shameful for the BBC to suppo... more »
Russia Admits Its Missiles Failed Because Syria is a Desert
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Confused? Read on. Russian missiles had problems operating in Syria. Why? Because parts of Syria are desert, and Russia lacked experience with designing weapons for such climates. That startling admission came from Boris Obsonov, head of Russia's Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV), during an interview with the business newspaper Kommersant [Google English translation here]. "I will not hide it: various flaws were found in real combat conditions," Obsonov said. "For us, the Syrian campaign has become a serious test." Obsonov said he tried to convinc... more »
“Also Sprach Barbour-Evans”
The church must become a place of radical rejection of the current insanity, a place where unpopular truth is spoken often and plainly, a place where words do not mean whatever we choose. There is no time to lose. Soon enough the lies of the prophets of immoralism will also sound in every land throughout the West. The post “Also Sprach Barbour-Evans” appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 1st December 2018
TonyfromOz at The National Climate Assessment’s Simple Hoax – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
What Are You Guys Doing?! AP Offers Tasteless Obituary Of George H.W. Bush
PA Pundits - International at The National Climate Assessment’s Simple Hoax – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Curtis Houck ~ Not long after it was announced publicly that former President George H.W. Bush had passed away late Friday night in Houston, Texas, the Associated Press came out with a smugness and bias that showed how, even in death, the liberal media can’t help but take shots at conservatives and Republicans. The AP […]
What Else Does Burnside Believe That’s Clearly Bull?
PA Pundits - International at The National Climate Assessment’s Simple Hoax – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Andrew Bolt ~ Confirmation bias: when you are so desperate to believe Donald Trump is a moron that you will believe any crazy thing, no matter how obviously fake. And to think Julian Burnside QC is actually a lawyer! How many signals are there in that one tweet that shout – SHOUT – that […]
Colouring Book PM Trudeau Bores Putin and Salman at G20 Meet and Greet
*Trudeau Told Putin and MBS "A Thing Or Two"* You can just imagine how Russian President Vladimir Putin felt as he saw Canada's "Colouring Book" Prime Minister Justin Trudeau making his way towards him through the crush of attendees, mingling and sipping their wine at the G20 Meet and Greet prior to the sit down supper. You've probably been there yourself....forced to steel yourself at the thought of being bored and having your intelligence insulted by some arrogant, braying moron who comes up, monopolizes your time and starts yammering away about something of which he knows nothi... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Sunday Thoughts: Actor, comedian, and talk show host John Fugelsang gives his take on Matthew 25:35, and why not? In just the few words of tonight's meme, Fugelsang shows more of an understanding of what Christianity used to be known for than all of America's Republican voters put together. After all, you can be a Republican and vote Republican or you can be a real, genuine Christian, but you can't be both. The two approaches to reality are simply polar opposites.
Paris Is A Mess – Macron Is In Trouble
I think Macron is toast. We're into about 2 weeks of Paris riots so far and it isn't stopping. There is every chance that "Christmas vacation in France" becomes a Big Zero and that financial cost will hurt. Continue reading →
Who is Winning the US-Chinese AI Arms Race?
*December 2, 2018* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - Information technology has already transformed virtually every aspect of modern civilization. The rise of artificial intelligence and the ability of systems to train themselves rather than be programmed, allowing them to perform tasks no human could, is expected to have as much, if not more an impact than the proliferation of computers and the Internet. The Wall Street Journal recently published an interview with Kai-Fu Lee, former head of Google in China and current CEO of Sinovation Ventures in Beijing, comparing US-Chinese strategies reg... more »
New York Times : Debate Was Over By 1979
The New York Times says global warming was settled science and beyond debate by the late 1970’s – based on data collected during the prior thirty years. Nearly everything we understand about global warming was understood in 1979. By that … Continue reading →
No Change In Colorado River Streamflow Over The Past 500 Years
Colorado River stream flow shows 30 year cycles, but no long term trend in runoff over the past 500 years. UofAZ-SoCal-tree-ring-report-dec-2017.pdf Only a carbon tax could have prevented this.
To accompany your bacon and eggs...
Some BBC-related reading to accompany your Sunday breakfast... First Gillian Reynolds in *The Sunday Times*: It is not necessarily the best course to replace a male presenter with a female one. Sara Cox is not as good as Clive Anderson at hosting Radio 4’s *Loose Ends*. Talking to Cliff Richard last Saturday, her anxiety flooded the airwaves and drowned the show. Nor is it inevitable that one woman will do as well as another in any job. Lauren Laverne, standing in for Kirsty Young on *Desert Island Discs*, is a severe disappointment, all marshmallow, no nuts. The BBC, in haste to ... more »
BBC 100 Women 2018
Following on from: The latest 'Viewpoint' to appear on the BBC News website is: *The actress Jameela Jamil, best known for her role in US TV series The Good Place, says airbrushing is a crime against women and should be illegal. "It is anti-feminist. It is ageist. It is fat-phobic".* These viewpoints are coming from women appearing on the *BBC 100 Women 2018* list. It's a list that tells you something about the BBC's biases. For example, looking at the *nine* politicians on the list (and Googling around about them), guess where the balance lies politically? Well, there's *1* ... more »
Ever wondered what a non-sarcastic BBC comment about Donald Trump looks like?
(Spoiler: You won't find the answer below.) Also as per a comment by Peter, here's the BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale: Ever wondered what @realDonaldTrump’s motorcade looks like from above? Here it is keeping the good folk of Buenos Aires awake... pic.twitter.com/GPpRWT5rZc — James Landale (@BBCJLandale) December 1, 2018 Here are some of my favourite responses (not all of them from Twitter!): - You new at this covering Presidential motorcades and security thing, James? - Clearly technology was more advanced in the past when Obama's motorcade could pas... more »
Tweets For Today
US President Trump and China's Xi agree to suspend any new tariffs in the escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies, even if huge existing duties remain in place https://t.co/4F1g9eTiyY pic.twitter.com/v8N5GtNSTN — AFP news agency (@AFP) December 2, 2018 Trump says next meeting with North Korea's Kim likely in early 2019 https://t.co/LGRmFbvSAP pic.twitter.com/RDLCLZuZYy — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 2, 2018 #SecDef Mattis honored former commander-in-chief President George H.W. Bush Saturday at the @ReaganDefense Forum. Statesman, public servant, dip... more »
All Charges Dropped against Water Protector Waste Win Young
Waste'Win Young (third from left) with her WPLC defense team, family and friends after the 1st of 2 hearings on her Motion to Dismiss, held on October 5, 2018. By Water Protector Legal Collective North Dakota District Judge David Reich today dismissed misdemeanor charges of Criminal Trespass and Engaging in a Riot against Waste'Win Young because the State did not
The First Sunday Of Advent
Reading 1 Jer 33:14-16 The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot … Continue reading →
President Trump Talks With Russian President Putin At G-20 Dinner
*Politico:* *Trump spoke with Putin at G-20 dinner, Huckabee Sanders confirms* BUENOS AIRES -- President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday night during a dinner with world leaders at the G-20 here. “As is typical at multilateral events, President Trump and the First Lady had a number of informal conversations with world leaders at the dinner last night, including President Putin,” White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement. The discussion comes after the Kremlin and the White House publicly sparred over whether the two... more »
Picture Of The Day
President George H. W. Bush waves goodbye to U.S. Marines as they conclude a Thanksgiving Day visit with troops in the Saudi desert, November 22, 1990. REUTERS/Rick Wilking *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery ....* George H.W. Bush: 1924 - 2018* (Reuters).
The Kinder, Gentler Climate Of 1287
15 Biggest and Worst Floods Ever in History – RankRed Imagine how much worse the 18 foot storm surge would have been with an extra 0.0001 mole fraction CO2 in the atmosphere! If only the Dutch had used windmills, this … Continue reading →
China Meets Their CO2 Emissions Target
Four years ago China promised President Obama they would continue increasing their CO2 emissions until the year 2o30, and they have successfully met their target of increased emissions – by increasing coal usage. China intends to achieve the peaking of … Continue reading →
December 2nd – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #682
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 →
Sunday December 2nd – 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 →
Presser: Trump says he’ll be ‘formally terminating NAFTA,’ says Congress will have choice between replacement or nothing…
Too funny… this is what we would call a win/win. President Trump delivering remarks to the media aboard Air Force One on the flight back to the U.S. (Via Associated Press) President Donald Trump says he will shortly be providing … Continue reading →
President Trump Made It Clear That He Wants To Leave The G20 Summit
*Daily Mail:* *Hilarious moment Trump wanders off the G20 stage before a group photo and leaves Argentina's President Macri on his own before he is caught muttering 'Get me out of here' on a hot mic* * President Donald Trump had no use for G20 group photo in Buenos Aires on Saturday * After shaking hands with Argentinean President Mauricio Macri, Trump wandered off stage * Macri, confused, tried to usher him back and an aide gave chase, hoping to catch up to the U.S. President * Trump is then heard off camera saying 'Get me out of here!' * Incident took place one day after Trump biz... more »
Dr. Willie Soon versus the Climate Apocalypse
There have been multiple ice ages when CO2 levels were four times higher than now. – Dr. Jeffrey Foss __________________ “Almost anyone who follows climate change discussions knows who astrophysicist Dr. Willie Soon is, and how passionately devoted he is to sound, honest, reproducible science,”says Paul Driessen. “Anyone who has not spend time with him or ... Read moreDr. Willie Soon versus the Climate Apocalypse The post Dr. Willie Soon versus the Climate Apocalypse appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Agrarian Crisis: Father of Green Revolution in India Rejects GM Crops as Farmers Demand Justice in Delhi
CounterPunch, Dissident Voice, Countercurrents, RINF, Global Research, OffGuardian Genetically modified (GM) cotton in India is a failure. India should reject GM mustard. And like the Green Revolution, GM agriculture poses risks and is unsustainable. Regulatory bodies are dogged by incompetency and conflicts of interest. GM crops should therefore be banned. You may have heard much of this before. But what is different this time is that the claims come from distinguished scientist P.C. Kesaven and his colleague M.S. Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and geneticist and wi... more »
Trump Lies. All His Associates Lie. The Whole Regime Lies. The Republican Party Is Now A Lie Machine
You know what’s become second nature to Americans now-- Trump’s lying. It’s no longer news when he lies. Just 16% of his public statement, according to PolitiFact, are either true or mostly true. He just lies all the time. And we didn’t need Robert Mueller’s Putin-Gate investigation--nor even the *NY Times* to tell us that. Today, though, *The Times* reported, in a new analysis by Sharon LaFraniere, that “If the special counsel, Robert Mueller, has proved anything in his 18-month-long investigation-- besides how intensely Russia meddled in an American presidential election-- it is... more »
President Trump And Chinese President Xi Agree To Put Their Tariff War On Hold For 90 Days
*Reuters:* *U.S.-China summit ends with signals of progress in defusing trade war* U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes trade talks in Argentina on Saturday, and both sides signaled they made progress toward defusing a damaging tariffs war between the world’s two largest economies. With the United States and China locked in an economic dispute that has unnerved global financial markets and weighed on the world economy, Trump and Xi sat down with their aides for a working dinner at the conclusion of a two-day gathering of world leaders i... more »
White House Statement: Interim Agreement Between President Trump and Chairman Xi…
Statement from the White House Press Secretary Regarding The President’s Working Dinner With China: “The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and President Xi Jinping of China, have just concluded what both have said was a “highly successful … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Gandalf, “Once in a Star-Brightened Night”
Gandalf, “Once in a Star-Brightened Night” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlIrYXR1knA
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky, Messier 63 is about 25 million light-years distant in the loyal constellation Canes Venatici. Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majestic island universe is nearly 100,000 light-years across, about the size of our own Milky Way. Known by the popular moniker, The Sunflower Galaxy, M63 sports a bright yellowish core and sweeping blue spiral arms, streaked with cosmic dust lanes and dotted with pink star forming regions. * Click image for larger size.* This deep exposure also reveals an enormous but dim arc extending far into the halo above the... more »
"The Heart of Humanity"
*"The Heart of Humanity"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Sitting with our sadness takes the courage to believe that we can bear the pain and we will come out the other side. The last thing most of us want to hear or think about when we are dealing with profound feelings of sadness is that deep learning can be found in this place. In the midst of our pain, we often feel picked on by life, or overwhelmed by the enormity of some loss, or simply too exhausted to try and examine the situation. We may feel far too disappointed and angry to look for anything resembling a bright side to o... more »
"The Ants of Gaia"
"The Ants of Gaia" by Joe Bageant "The power of population is so superior to the power of the earth to produce subsistence for man, that premature death must in some shape or other visit the human race. The vices of mankind are active and able ministers of depopulation. They are the precursors in the great army of destruction, and often finish the dreadful work themselves. But should they fail in this war of extermination, sickly seasons, epidemics, pestilence, and plague advance in terrific array, and sweep off their thousands and tens of thousands. Should success be still incompl... more »
The Mentorship That Keeps Giving
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to reflect on what I am most grateful for as a current doctoral student. I can go on and on about how fortunate I am to have an adviser like the one I have. Too often, I hear horror stories about advisers who are unsupportive, unreasonable, and simply unwilling to put their own research agendas aside for a moment to help their students find their own voice
Snowy owls spotted in Ohio as arctic birds migrate south
From WLWT: CINCINNATI —Snowy owls have been spotted in Ohio as they migrate south, a relatively rare site in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources posted a photo of the Arctic-nesting bird this week, captured by a wildlife photographer in Madison County, Ohio. Few birds generate as much excitement as these massive […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 334 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Mexico Swears In Andrés Manuel López Obrador As President
*CNN:* *Mexico swears in new leftist president* Mexico swore in leftist leader Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known as AMLO, Saturday before a crowd that included world leaders and a strong majority in both houses of Congress. López Obrador won a landslide victory in the July 1 presidential election and began his his six-year term promising to carry out a strong fight against corruption, insisting that the issue has been Mexico's worst nightmare. "Nothing has harmed Mexico more that the dishonesty of the rulers," he said. During his swearing-in, López Obrador reaffirmed his intenti... more »
Bush Hailed Across Party and Global Lines as Man of Decency
Former President George H.W. Bush is returning to Washington as a revered political statesman, hailed by leaders across the political spectrum and around the world as a man not only of greatness but also of uncommon decency and kindness.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says he will cooperate fully with an "impartial investigation" into allegations of sexual misconduct that have been leveled against him.
Better to be a little prepared than not at all
This comment by Wm Craig Barnard ties into my thoughts so well about fighting in the streets for food long before we’re covered by ice that I felt compelled to post it. ____________ Better to be a little prepared than not at all. Wars will be started over food and by those who will seek to ... Read moreBetter to be a little prepared than not at all The post Better to be a little prepared than not at all appeared first on Ice Age Now.
"In This Life..."
"Many people don't fear a hell after this life and that's because hell is on this earth, in this life. In this life there are many forms of hell that people walk through, sometimes for a day, sometimes for years, sometimes it doesn't end. The kind of hell that doesn't burn your skin; but burns your soul. The kind of hell that people can't see; but the flames lap at your spirit. Heaven is a place on earth, too! It's where you feel freedom, where you're not afraid. No more chains. And you hear your soul laughing." - C. JoyBell C.
Chet Raymo, "In the Cave"
*"In the Cave"* by Chet Raymo "I have mentioned here before the ospreys that patrol our beach - or "fish hawks," as they call them here - generally in the afternoon at about the time I take my long walk to the palm point. Magnificent birds with broad wings that glide seemingly effortlessly on the wind. And here's the thing: As often as not I am startled by a bird's shadow before I see the bird itself. That wide-winged shadow, sweeping across the white sand, sometimes across me. That flicker of chill as the osprey blocks the sun. And generally when it happens I think of Plato's all... more »
The Poet: Langston Hughes, "Dreams"
*"Dreams"* "Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow." - Langston Hughes
The Daily "Near You?"
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"I Hope I End Up..."
"I don't want to pass through life like a smooth plane ride. All you do is get to breathe and copulate and finally die. I don't want to go with the smooth skin and the calm brow. I hope I end up a blithering idiot cursing the sun- hallucinating, screaming, giving obscene and inane lectures on street corners and public parks. People will walk by and say, "Look at that drooling idiot. What a basket case." I will turn and say to them, "It is you who are the basket case! For every moment you hated your job, cursed your wife and sold yourself to a dream that you didn't even conceive. For... more »
"General Motors And General Electric Highlight The Ponzi Scheme That Is The US Economy"
*"General Motors And General Electric Highlight * *The Ponzi Scheme That Is The US Economy"* by Michael Snyder "America’s twin economic “generals” are both in very deep trouble. General Electric was founded in 1892, and it was once one of the most powerful corporations on the entire planet. But now it is drowning in so much debt that it may be forced into bankruptcy. General Motors was founded in 1908, and at one time it was the largest automaker that the world had ever seen. But now it is closing a bunch of factories and laying off approximately 14,000 workers as it anticipates dis... more »
Fall out of the MeToo movement
Will unleash a new torrent of gender and race demands and distortions. We won’t know about the superiority of the candidates not chosen. “All white male” is a phrase that can produce panic in an HR department. It will make the previous 3 decades look like the golden age of diversity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS_RtvrsoIs There is a war against merit, not just white males. There is outrage that there are few or no female composers in symphony seasons. Orchestra boards will be competing for very scarce female conductors. And Oh—what about a trans-conductor! Goldmine. All a me... more »
Dec. 1:George H.W.. Bush - murderous friend of the wealthy.
A_A_A_AH....After two hours of writing, I hit some idiot button I wasn't supposed to hit. And I lost everything. Damn! I wanted to get bigger print - and I got no print at all. Okay, a quick rewrite of the first part... About 1990, was relaxing in my radio studio, taking a break while the news was on. One story was about a Canadian from New Brunswick, a lay missionary to Guatemala who died there and was buried in Guatemala about 20 years earlier. The body was being brought to Montreal for an autopsy. There was no mention of why. So I made some phone calls. The lay missionary was,... more »
If You Murdered A Bunch Of People, Mass Murder Is Your Single Defining Legacy
Thought experiment: Think of an acquaintance of yours. Not someone you’re particularly close to, just some guy in the cast of extras from the scenery of your life. Now, imagine learning that that guy is a serial murderer, who has been prowling the streets for […]
Kudlow: Highly Anticipated Dinner Between Chairman Xi and President Trump “Went Very Well”…
The U.S. delegation headed by President Trump and the Chinese delegation headed by Chairman Xi Jinping attended a much anticipated bilateral dinner at the conclusion of the G20 summit in Argentina. The dinner lasted for two and a half hours: … Continue reading →
The Take Over Of The Democratic Party By Big Money Is Very Real
*The Ugly Face of the Takeover* During the this cycle’s primary season, first Marie Newman (Chicago), then Alan Grayson (Orlando) and then Matt Heinz (Tucson) were all calling on the media to look into and report how Rupert Murdoch and his family and a handful of other right-wing billionaires were funneling immense sums of money into a network of shady superPACs run by Mr and Mrs Mark Penn, who were working in overdrive to defeat progressives on behalf of reactionary candidates like Blue Dog Dan Lipinski and New Dems Darren Soto and Ann Kirkpatrick. They also ran campaigns against D... more »
Saudi Coalition keeps rolling in central Yemen, new sites captured in Bayda province
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – The Saudi Coalition scored another big advance in central Yemen this week after launching a big assault against the Houthi forces in the Al-Bayda Governorate. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Saudi Coalition was able to overrun several sites held by the Houthi forces, ultimately forcing them to retreat further north. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
French police caught urinating in front of Qatari embassy
A still image shows a group of French police officers relieving themselves in front of the Qatari embassy in Paris on Saturday. The police officers wearing riot gear took a leak against the fence surrounding the embassy while reportedly taking a break from their policing duties at a demonstration. More than 200 people were arrested […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Top US naval commander in the Middle East found dead in Bahrain
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The top U.S. naval commander overseeing operations in the Middle East has been found dead in Bahrain, the Navy said in a statement on Saturday, as reported by CNN. According to CNN, Vice Admiral Scott Sterney was found dead inside of his Bahrain residence; however, no foul play was suspected. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish FM reveals why they chose to buy Russia’s S-400
Turkey decided to buy Russia’s S-400 air defence systems as Moscow offered the best deal when Ankara needed such weapons, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday. “S-400 is a done deal. We have already finalized this deal and we will buy S-400s from Russia without any question. This is what we are telling […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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