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Musical Interlude: Walter Murphy, “A Fifth of Beethoven”
Walter Murphy, “A Fifth of Beethoven” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ouMaLRth-s
Musical Interlude: John Murphy, “Sunshine (Adagio In D Minor)”
John Murphy, “Sunshine (Adagio In D Minor)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQXVzg2PiZw
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky's most recognizable constellations, they appear in opposite corners of the above stunning mosaic. *Click image for larger size.* The familiar Horsehead nebula appears as a dark cloud, a small silhouette notched against the long red glow at the lower left. Alnitak is the easternmost star in Orion's belt and is seen as the brightest star to the left of the Horsehead. Below Alnitak is the Flame Nebula, with clouds of bright emission and dramatic ... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Seat of the Soul”
*“The Seat of the Soul” * by Chet Raymo "It was not my first visit. I had been there once before to talk with the great man, to the Castle of Cloux, near Amboise, in the valley of the Loire. He had been living there since 1516, at the invitation of Francis I, king of France. He was 67 years old, bundled up in a thick fur wrap by a roaring fire. His face showed age but not infirmity. Long white hair fell about his shoulders. White beard. Thick, downswept brows shaded his eyes like awnings. A strong nose. And of course the mouth, serious yet generous, not unlike the mouth of the Chri... more »
Bertrand Russell, "Three Passions"
*"Three Passions" * "Three passions have governed my life: The longings for love, the search for knowledge, And unbearable pity for the suffering of humankind. Love brings ecstasy and relieves loneliness. In the union of love I have seen In a mystic miniature the prefiguring vision Of the heavens that saints and poets have imagined. With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of people. I have wished to know why the stars shine. Love and knowledge led upwards to the heavens, But always pity brought me back to earth; Cries of pain reverberated in ... more »
"Life Is Hard..."
"Life is hard? True- but let's love it anyhow, though it breaks every bone in our bodies." - Edward Abbey "When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "Compared to what?" - Sydney Harris
Judge Blocks Release of Blueprints for 3D-Printed Guns
A federal judge has stopped the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns.
Trump at Rally Makes False Claim on Photo IDs for Groceries
President Donald Trump wrongly claimed that shoppers need to show photo identification to buy groceries and accused Democrats of obstructing his agenda.
"Insanity..."
"*Insanity*: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein
The Daily "Near You?"
Maisuru, Karnataka, India. Thanks for stopping by!
"The Motive"
"All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves." - Blaise Pascal
All on the Road to China
The Green-ants said “You can’t burn coal” – so we sent our coal to China. Then our factories and our smelters closed and followed the coal to China. The Green-ants said “You can’t eat beef” – so we sent our beef to China. Then burger chains and canneries closed and followed the beef to China. […]
Time to Drain the Energy Swamp
The Australian electricity market has become a stinking swamp covered with a tangled net of treaties, laws, rules, obligations, prohibitions, targets, taxes and subsidies. The swamp conceals the rubble of demolished coal generators; another plant destined for destruction (Liddell) is gradually sinking in the green ooze. The swamp is slowly claiming paddocks of subsidised solar […]
Trump Will Soon Be Eating Fesenjan And Qorme Sabzi With Mullahs In Tehran
In the last few days Reese, Gaius and I have all written about how Trump is blowing opportunities for a sane relationship with Iran with his bombast and penchant for taking advise from warmongers. Yesterday, Trump, addressing the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, now says he's "willing to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani anytime, saying that he believes it is always better to meet with adversaries... No preconditions. If they want to meet, I’ll meet. Anytime they want." Who remembers the national breakout when candidate Obama said something similar? He... more »
Trump warns IMF: Money sent to Pakistan mustn’t go to China
He warned: “Make no mistake. We will be watching what the IMF does. The post Trump warns IMF: Money sent to Pakistan mustn’t go to China appeared first on The Duran.
US Congress hopes to block Nord Stream 2 with sanctions
On Wednesday, Republican Senators introduced a bill that would make mandatory U.S. economic sanctions on companies building the Nord Stream pipeline The post US Congress hopes to block Nord Stream 2 with sanctions appeared first on The Duran.
China warns of retaliation if US invades Taiwan
A new report indicates the US is to deploy military personnel to the new American Institute in Taiwan The post China warns of retaliation if US invades Taiwan appeared first on The Duran.
Orban: ‘When it comes to the question of who can live in Hungary, Merkel is not the one in charge’
His position is that it's not his mandate to take migration orders from Brussels The post Orban: ‘When it comes to the question of who can live in Hungary, Merkel is not the one in charge’ appeared first on The Duran.
Russia tells the Jewish state “We can’t force Iran out of Syria”
They are playing a very, very important role in our common and joint effort to eliminate terrorists in Syria. The post Russia tells the Jewish state “We can’t force Iran out of Syria” appeared first on The Duran.
Salvini slams EU for not negotiating Brexit talks in “good faith”
His advice to the U.K. is to hold out in ongoing negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement The post Salvini slams EU for not negotiating Brexit talks in “good faith” appeared first on The Duran.
By year end, Russia will have increased its navy by 26 ships
Putin also said that their naval growth would provide “high combat readiness” and expand the “fighting capacity” of Russia The post By year end, Russia will have increased its navy by 26 ships appeared first on The Duran.
Britian set to legalize medical marijuana
"Recent cases involving sick children made it clear to me that our position on cannabis-related medicinal products was not satisfactory." The post Britian set to legalize medical marijuana appeared first on The Duran.
SHOCKER: US sides with Moscow over Kiev in WTO case
What actions can countries take in the name of national security, even if it violates their WTO commitments? The post SHOCKER: US sides with Moscow over Kiev in WTO case appeared first on The Duran.
Brits replace one clown with another, Hunt tells Chinese that his wife is Japenese but she is from China
As well as risking upsetting his wife, Mr Hunt's blunder also threatened to offend the Chinese officials sat across the table from him. The post Brits replace one clown with another, Hunt tells Chinese that his wife is Japenese but she is from China appeared first on The Duran.
In lead up to US sanctions, Iran suffers largest currency plunge ever
On Sunday, the Iranian rial plunged to 111,500 against one US dollar on the unofficial market, down from about 97,500 rials on Saturday The post In lead up to US sanctions, Iran suffers largest currency plunge ever appeared first on The Duran.
Spain pleads for emergency assistance funds to handle migrant crisis
Spain has now become the main point of entry into the EU The post Spain pleads for emergency assistance funds to handle migrant crisis appeared first on The Duran.
Russia, Iran, and Turkey resume Syria talks in Sochi
It remains to be seen whether a political solution can ever successfully manifest when the hard line is the removal of Assad The post Russia, Iran, and Turkey resume Syria talks in Sochi appeared first on The Duran.
Syrian Army takes several ISIS prisoners alive after important battle in southwest Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured several members of the Islamic State (ISIS) this week after they liberated the key town of Shajarah in the Yarmouk Basin region. According to a report from the Yarmouk Basin region, the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Division managed to capture several of the Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-led Coalition enters final stage of op to clear Euphrates from Daesh
The US-led coalition in Syria does not expect to encounter Russian or Syrian forces during the final stage of Operation Round Up to liberate the remaining territory east of the Euphrates River from Daesh, Operation Inherent Resolve’s Deputy Commander for Strategy and Support Felix Gedney said in a press briefing. “No, we don’t expect to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 211 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
UN Planned Migrant Invasion Of Europe In Full Swing
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The Alex Jones Channel Published on Jul 31, 2018 Alex Jones predicted the current migrant crises because he has been studying the plans of the globalists for years. The Manchester bomber was saved by the British navy prior to committing an act of terrorism against women and children. end
COLLAPSE SCENARIO’S: Selling Your Gold, New Money, Valuations, Beneficiaries, Etc. Q&A with Lynette
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ITM Trading Published on Jul 31, 2018 Links and Slides: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/colla… Question 1. Jay: When silver was approaching $18 spot price in the spring I attempted to unload some ounces at a local shop, but they had such a large volume of silver they weren’t offering spot rate buyback pricing, but instead giving me a rate … Continue reading "COLLAPSE SCENARIO’S: Selling Your Gold, New Money, Valuations, Beneficiaries, Etc. Q&A with Lynette"
Highway Patrol Officer Rescues Fawn from California Wildfire
A highway patrol officer who became an internet sensation after he helped rescue a month-old fawn from a Northern California wildfire said he didn't expect the photos to go viral.
Is This Really The Recovery Or Is This The Move To A New System
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X22Report Published on Jul 31, 2018 UK household debt is worse than anytime on record. The American intention to purchase a car or a house is declining. Pending homes sales dropped, this falls in line with existing home sales and new home sales, the real estate bubble is popping. Erdogan wants to join BRICS but Turkey … Continue reading "Is This Really The Recovery Or Is This The Move To A New System"
Amid Deadly Israeli Crackdown on Gaza Protests, Chomsky(Jew) Says U.S. Must End Support for “Murderers” ie. Zionist Israel
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Amid Deadly Israeli Crackdown on Gaza Protests, Chomsky Says U.S. Must End Support for “Murderers” by https://www.democracynow.org/ In Gaza, thousands gathered Saturday for the funeral of 11-year-old Majdi al-Satari, who died after he was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper Friday at protests near the separation fence with Israel. 17-year-old Moumin al-Hams and 43-year-old … Continue reading "Amid Deadly Israeli Crackdown on Gaza Protests, Chomsky(Jew) Says U.S. Must End Support for “Murderers” ie. Zionist Israel"
Trump Offers Direct Talks with Iran, But is the U.S. Trustworthy?
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PressTV Published on Jul 31, 2018 History has proved the United States’ pattern of hostile behavior toward Iran. Should Tehran still see Washington as trustworthy and even consider engaging in talks with the U.S.? What do YOU think? end
Iran Nuclear Deal: What Comes Next
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PressTV Published on Jul 31, 2018 Following the US withdrawal of the US from the Iran deal, sanctions are expected to snap back in a few days from now. Iranians say that they will resume their uranium enrichment vigorously and take some other retaliatory actions if the EU cannot compensate for the US withdrawal. Iran’s leader […]
Iran’s Rouhani Says It’s Up To Europe to Save Nuclear Deal
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Iran’s Rouhani Says It’s Up To Europe to Save Nuclear Deal Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; editing by John Stonestreet, Editing by William Maclean, https://www.reuters.com/ LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday the U.S. withdrawal from a nuclear deal was “illegal” and it was up to Europe to preserve the landmark accord with Tehran. […]
Tensions Increase Between Turkey and the US
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RT America Published on Jul 31, 2018 Deepening diplomatic disagreements between the US and Turkey. The spat is fuelling speculation in the west that Turkey and Russia could move closer together. The two countries are rapidly developing trade cooperation and working on solutions to the Syrian conflict. RT’s Yulia Shapovalova reports. end
Pyramid of Giza Has Own Energy Source
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RT America Published on Jul 31, 2018 Archeologists in Egypt found that due to its shape the Great Pyramid of Giza can focus electromagnetic energy, such as radio waves, into its internal chambers and below its base. Scientist say that if they are able to recreate the concentrated energy on a nanoscale it could be used […]
Iran’s Rial Hits Record-Low 110,000 to Dollar
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PressTV Published on Jul 30, 2018 Iran’s currency hit a record low on Monday of over 110,000 rials to the US dollar. As our correspondent reports, market players blame the Central Bank, amid a deepening concern over the return of US sanctions. end
European Package to Save JCPOA Not Ideal But Good Start
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European Package to Save JCPOA Not Ideal But Good Start by https://www.presstv.com/ The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the European package to save the 2015 nuclear deal may not be an ideal one but it could be an opening for the future. – “If the Europeans, as they have promised in […]
US Must Return to Nuclear Deal Before Future Talks with Tehran – Rouhani Aide
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US Must Return to Nuclear Deal Before Future Talks with Tehran – Rouhani Aide by https://www.rt.com/ A return to the 2015 nuclear deal is the key to future talks between the US and Iran, an adviser to President Hassan Rouhani said. President Donald Trump is ready to negotiate, but believes the existing deal is “a waste […]
Western-Produced Weapons End Up in Terrorists’ Hands – Report
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RT Published on Jul 31, 2018 According to an investigation by war correspondent Robert Fisk a large batch of weapons, discovered in formerly terrorist-controlled areas of eastern Aleppo in Syria, came from the West. Robert Fisk tracked serial numbers on the missile casings, and tried to find out how those weapons THEN ended up in the […]
FORBES Caught in Blatant Lie, Falsely Claiming Alex Jones Physically Assaulted a Child in a Viral Video… Fake News on Parade Yet Again
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FORBES Caught in Blatant Lie, Falsely Claiming Alex Jones Physically Assaulted a Child in a Viral Video… Fake News on Parade Yet Again by JD Heyes, https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) In addition to the social media giants’ shadow bans, censorship, and downgrading of content, conservative pro-Trump independent news publishers have also suffered no shortage of attacks from the […]
Manchester Arena Suicide Bomber Rescued from Libya by Royal Navy before Attack – Report
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RT Published on Jul 31, 2018 Manchester bomber Salman Abedi was rescued by the Royal Navy during the 2014 Libyan Civil War, it’s been revealed. He was one of 100 British citizens evacuated, three years before he killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9bf1 end
‘If [Iran] Wants to Meet, I’ll Meet. Anytime They Want.’ – Trump
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RT Published on Jul 31, 2018 US President Donald Trump has said that he is willing to meet with his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani with no preconditions. “Anytime they want,” he told reporters, “if they want to meet, I’ll meet.” READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9be6 end
A Nation of Meddlesome Ninnies We've Become
We have become a nation of meddlesome Americans. It was not always so. There was a time when Americans did not nark on their neighbors. They didn’t inform on their coworkers. They have not, historically, been the comrades in a communist regime whispering, seeking favor from the authorities, and sending hated enemies to the gulag for minor infractions just for spite. Something in the last generation has changed. Americans have turned into a nation of busybodies, harassing strangers on the web, calling the police or their places of business, and generally feeling entitled to destroy... more »
Medvedev: Crimea now fully integrated into Russian Federation
Today we can say that the hardest stage is over and we have started the more stable and planned work regime, The post Medvedev: Crimea now fully integrated into Russian Federation appeared first on The Duran.
Houthis bring Saudi oil shipments through Red Sea to a screeching halt
The threat to shipping in Bab al-Mandeb has been building for some time The post Houthis bring Saudi oil shipments through Red Sea to a screeching halt appeared first on The Duran.
English farmers fear that Brexit will lead to crops rotting in the fields
Brexit uncertainty is already causing crops to languish in fields The post English farmers fear that Brexit will lead to crops rotting in the fields appeared first on The Duran.
Russia sends more goodies to help Assad in upcoming offensive against ISIS
The Russian military is expected to beef up the Syrian forces to launch the long-awaited offensive against jihadi militants in Idlib province. The post Russia sends more goodies to help Assad in upcoming offensive against ISIS appeared first on The Duran.
European liberals call for their own version of a Mueller probe
Guy Verhofstadt is calling for a special investigator to look into Russian meddling in Europe The post European liberals call for their own version of a Mueller probe appeared first on The Duran.
Maduro announces new crypto currency
The new bolivar will be issued on August 20 and will be tied to the petro The post Maduro announces new crypto currency appeared first on The Duran.
Sexual abuse by Western “Humanitarian” NGO workers at endemic levels
The ease with which individuals known to be predatory and potentially dangerous have been able to move around the aid sector undetected is cause for deep concern and alarm. The post Sexual abuse by Western “Humanitarian” NGO workers at endemic levels appeared first on The Duran.
"Truth Is Always Stranger Than Fiction..."
"Truth is always stranger than fiction. We craft fiction to match our sense of how things ought to be, but truth cannot be crafted. Truth* is,* and truth has a way of astonishing us to our knees, reminding us that the universe does not exist to fulfill our expectations. Because we are imperfect beings who are self-blinded to the truth of the world's stunning complexity, we shave reality to paper thin theories and ideologies that we can easily grasp – and we call them truths. But the truth of a sea in all its immensity cannot be embodied in one tidewashed pebble." - Dean Koontz
"The Five Stages of Central Bankers’ Failure"
*"The Five Stages of Central Bankers’ Failure"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Central bankers are now in the denial and anger stages of Kubler-Ross’s famed stages of loss: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Central bankers are in denial that all their trillions of dollars, euros, yen and yuan have completely and utterly failed to achieve the desired result: “organic” (i.e. unmanipulated by central states/banks) expansion of productivity, investment and household earnings. *Click image for larger size.* Central bankers not only continue to insist their free money for finan... more »
As Long As Assange Is Silenced, Claims Against Him Are Illegitimate
As attempts to evict Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy in London get more and more aggressive, we are seeing a proportionate increase in the establishment smear campaign against him and against WikiLeaks. This is not a coincidence. The planned campaign to remove Assange from political […]
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Quit Drugging Immigrant Children Without Parental Consent
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop administering multiple psychotropics to children held in immigrant detention without their parents’ consent. The government was also ordered the release of immigrant children from the Shiloh Treatment Center in Manvel, Texas, unless a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist has determined they The post Judge Orders Trump Administration To Quit Drugging Immigrant Children Without Parental Consent appeared first on Shadowproof.
Isolating the Impact of CO2 on Atmospheric Temperatures; Conclusion is CO2 has No Measurable Impact
In any real science great care is given to “controlling” for exogenous factors. The whole purpose of the scientific method is to relate the impact of an independent variable upon a dependent variable, removed from any other factors. Y = mX + b + e, is the formula of a linear regression, and e is … Continue reading "Isolating the Impact of CO2 on Atmospheric Temperatures; Conclusion is CO2 has No Measurable Impact"
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 7/31/18: Without A Leader, Stocks Will Plunge"
Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 7/31/18: Without A Leader, Stocks Will Plunge" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sNj5BwieGU ○ CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/dow/
“The Dangers of Buying on Margin”
*“The Dangers of Buying on Margin”* By Joshua Kennon “Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” - Douglas Adams "Like the flashing lights and sounds of clinking coins at a casino, buying stocks on margin is one of those things that might appear on the surface to be a great way to make money. The pitch usually goes something this, "If you have a few thousand dollars in your brokerage account, you might qualify to borrow money against your existing stocks at a low... more »
Radioactive Waste Dump Owner Semnani Paid Govt Official $600,000; Official Went to Jail, Got Cancer; Semnani Got Fined, Became Iran Policy “Expert”, “Philanthropist”
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : The $40 million being given by the US DOE to a US nuclear reactor “start-up” company,…
Lauren Southern finds Sydney's No-Go Zone
Anthony Cox I went to the Stefan Molyneux and Lauren Southern talk at Darling Harbour on the 28th July. No protestors and a large, no doubt well-paid police and private security presence were in attendance. Lauren Southern in Movie *Farmlands* We took in the film *Farmlands* first. This was a bit overwrought even though the subject deserved it but was interesting in that it showed white ghettos and camps developing plus white and black only settlements which were offered as the solution to the racial disharmony in SA. I was a bit worried because we estimated there were only about... more »
After years of court battles, former Wayne State researcher barred from federal grants for five years
In a case that has involved eight years of misconduct allegations, two U.S. Federal agencies, a state university, and multiple lawsuits, a former Wayne State researcher has earned a five-year ban on Federal funding. U.S. Administrative Law Judge Keith W. Sickendick found that Christian Kreipke recklessly caused or permitted twenty-three (23) instances of research misconduct in his … Continue reading After years of court battles, former Wayne State researcher barred from federal grants for five years
“The Selling Has Just Begun”
*“The Selling Has Just Begun”* by Brian Maher “The selling has just begun,” panics Morgan Stanley, “and this correction will be the biggest since the one we experienced in February." "The most important trade of the past decade is now reversing," shrieks Charlie McElligott, head of Nomura’s cross-asset strategy. Since last Friday the S&P technology sector lost $350 billion of artificial wealth… swept away to the Land of Wind and Dust, the graveyard of illusions. Facebook has absorbed the heartiest slating of the bunch. Twitter, with disappointing second-quarter earnings of its own,... more »
Two interesting climate change stories
In the sea of news about all things Trump, we lose sight of other things going on. Two stories caught my eye this week about climate change that deserve more oxygen, pun intended. On Monday, The Charlotte Observer published a … Continue reading →
AUGUST IS FOR PAUSING AND RESTING – ROVING RESUMES BY THE LIGHT OF SEPTEMBER
By John Helmer, Moscow Reporters rove, so did Lord Byron, the 19th century English poet. In his famous poem about not doing more of it, Byron meant he would try to curb the roving he did under cover of darkness — “by the light of the moon” he said to prettify it. Like Byron, we […]
The Opportunity of Being First-Gen
There is something about using my personal story as a first-generation college student to encourage others that is both transformational for the audience and helpful in my development as a scholar. There is incredible power in reframing what we often think prohibits our success.
Air Force F-35s Are Using “Open Air” Ranges to Practice Fighting Russian or Chinese Air Defenses
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * [image: An F-35B Lightning II, attached to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, flies over Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex] The testing is aimed at addressing the most current air defense system threats such as Russian-made systems and also focused on potential next-generation or yet-to-exist threats, Air Force officials said. *While the Air Force aims to prepare for the unlikely contingency of a potential engagement with near-peer rivals such as Russia or China, Air Force planners recognize that there is much more c... more »
China Claims to Have Technology to Build Super Stealth Submarines. Don't Bet on It.
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* [image: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen visits the Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy submarine Yuan at the Zhoushan Naval Base in China on July 13, 2011.] Unlike a conventional propulsor design—which is turned by a mechanical drive shaft—China’s rim-driven system is powered by an electrical motor embedded in the propulsor’s shroud. *Thus, if the Chinese have managed to successfully develop a rim-driven pumpjet propulsor that works in a real world operational setting, it would be a significant development. It would mean t... more »
Does This Image Show a Peaceful Meeting of a Lion and a Zebra at a Watering Hole?
A picture of a zebra and a lion sharing a tranquil moment at a watering hole was digitally created for an advertisement.
Time For Another Russian Revolution?
Who's the richest person on earth? It's not a spoiler to say it's a ruthless crook, right? How's this for a spoiler-- the runner-ups, according to *Forbes*? Jack Ma ($39 billion), Mukesh Ambani ($40.1 billion), Ma Huateng ($45.3 billion), Alice Walton ($46 billion), Rob Walton ($46.2 billion), Jim Walton ($46.4 billion), Sergey Brin ($47.5 billion), Larry Page ($48.8 billion), Michael Bloomberg, currently up at Bohemian Grove bragging that he's running for president ($50 billion), Larry Ellison ($58.5 billion), David Koch ($60 billion), Charlies Koch ($60 billion), Carlos Slim ($6... more »
Macedonia schedules referendum for name change
The name change would allow the former Yugoslav republic to resolve its long-running dispute with neighboring Greece and join NATO and the European Union. The post Macedonia schedules referendum for name change appeared first on The Duran.
Stephen Cohen DEMOLISHES neocon tool Max Boot on CNN (Video)
Stephen Cohen makes neocon, Russia-hater, Max Boot look like a complete idiot on CNN. The post Stephen Cohen DEMOLISHES neocon tool Max Boot on CNN (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Poroshenko labels Russian Orthodox Church a security threat
Poroshenko said the Russian church was separated from the state ‘only on paper.’ The post Poroshenko labels Russian Orthodox Church a security threat appeared first on The Duran.
Former President of Armenia arrested
The new goverment is going after its old rivals The post Former President of Armenia arrested appeared first on The Duran.
Houthi forces bring the fight to the Saudis
Houthi forces were able to inflict heavy damage on the Saudi military’s positions near the Alib Crossing. The post Houthi forces bring the fight to the Saudis appeared first on The Duran.
Georgia legalizes recreational Marijuana
The Constitutional Court of Georgia noted that permission to consume marijuana is an act of protection of the person's right to free development The post Georgia legalizes recreational Marijuana appeared first on The Duran.
Soros inspired petition aims at banning Steve Bannon from entering UK (Video)
Thousands of people have signed onto a petition calling on the British government to ban Steve Bannon from entering the UK. The post Soros inspired petition aims at banning Steve Bannon from entering UK (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Heat Wave Good Vibrations
Enjoy this wonderful hot summertime while it lasts. Don’t let the climate grinches get you down with their doomsday pronouncements. Chill out with Sunshine Reggae and let the good vibes get a lot stronger. Advertisements
UN Violently Expels and Bans Journalist From UN HQ
[image: un-violently-expels-and-bans-journalist-from-un-hq] The United Nations is being criticized around the world once again for providing yet another example of what critics have described as its “war on journalism.”
Top Headline - Trump Shutdown Should Target Unconstitutional Agencies
[image: top-headline-jordan-belanger-trump-shutdown-should-target-unconstitutional-agencies]VIDEO - President Trump is threatening a government shutdown if he does not get border security. A full shutdown will not be beneficial, however a partial permanent shutdown that targets unconstitutional agencies and programs would help restore the Constitution.
The Censorship Battle of Alex Jones and Why It Affects Us All
[image: the-censorship-battle-of-alex-jones-and-why-it-affects-us-all] Bombastic talk-show host Alex Jones knows how to get under people’s skin, and he does so regularly. Currently, he is facing an array of attacks intended to silence him.
Smart Meters Will Allow Peak Pricing Admits Scottish Power
Gradually the real truth about smart meters is starting to emerge. From the Telegraph: Smart meters will let companies change cost of electricity every 30 minutes under ‘surge pricing’ Smart meters will allow energy firms to introduce “surge pricing”, one of Britain’s biggest gas and electric providers has admitted for the first time. New deals […]
July 31: Worse and worse.
There will probably be no blog on August 2. I shall probably be visiting family at a nearby shore. ___________________________________________________________ *Donald J. Trump*Verified account @realDonaldTrump FollowFollow @realDonaldTrump More Wow, highest Poll Numbers in the history of the Republican Party. That includes Honest Abe Lincoln and Ronald Reagan. There must be something wrong, please recheck that poll! Duh! Donald is lying again. For a start, if you want to brag about poll numbers, you have to take into account Democrats, too. And the biggest winner, by far, in eith... more »
U.S. energy independence in 18 months!
Energy Secretary Rick Perry declares that American energy independence may finally be at hand!
Uruguay - Kreimerman: TLC con Chile “avanza en temas de propiedad intelectual que el paÃs ni los ha estudiado ni está preparado”
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
31-Jul-2018 El ex ministro de Industria, EnergÃa y MinerÃa Roberto Kreimerman cuestionó duramente el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) con Chile que el Parlamento aprobará definitivamente hoy, y dijo que el paÃs está apoyando un “orden global adverso”.
Vietnam y Unión Europea por firmar TLC a finales de 2018
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
31-Jul-2018 El presidente de la Comisión de Comercio Internacional del Parlamento Europeo, Bernd Lange, reveló que se espera que el TLC entre la UE y Vietnam sea firmado en la Cumbre de la Reunión Asia-Europa (ASEM) en octubre o en algún momento en noviembre de este año.
Argentina: Mercosur sella acuerdo estratégico con La Alianza del PacÃfico
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
31-Jul-2018 La Alianza del PacÃfico y el Mercosur, los dos bloques más importantes de América Latina, firmaron este martes una declaración y un plan de acción conjunta para impulsar el libre comercio y la integración, desafiando al proteccionismo.
Batman Returns for the Super Nintendo
Ah, Batman. If you are of a, ahem, certain age you will know two popular cultural manifestations of the Caped Crusader. A child of the 60s, 70s and 80s will have at some point caught *Batman* the TV series with Adam West as our titular hero, and Burt Ward as Robin. In their campy way they thwacked and walloped an assortment of exotic but not-too superpowered villains. Favourites like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, Catwoman, King Tut, Mr Freeze and so on. Gotham City was a bright and sunny backdrop as the Dynamic Duo foiled the schemes of sundry criminal masterminds. And then... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army launches surprise offensive in northern Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a surprise offensive against the jihadist rebels in the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. Led by their Special Forces and Republican Guard, the Syrian Arab Army began the offensive by firing a plethora of artillery shells and missiles towards the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy releases video behind enemy lines in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – A Syrian Arab Army (SAA) spy operating in northern Idlib released a video this week via one of the Tiger Forces’ social media pages. The video was taken inside the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham stronghold of Harem, which is located in the northern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. As shown in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanese Army chief urges military to remain alert to ‘defy Israeli enemy’
Delivering a speech to commemorate the 73rd Army Day, Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun said that under the country’s military doctrine, Israel is considered an “enemy state.” On the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the Lebanese Army’s establishment, the commander of the armed forces, General Joseph Aoun, stated that despite its success in defeating terrorists, including preemptive operations, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Intense clashes breakout in Aleppo for first time this month
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a powerful attack on the government-held districts of Aleppo city, tonight, resulting in a fierce exchange with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to a field reporter from Aleppo, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fired several missiles towards the Al-Hamdaniyah District and 1070 Housing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Former British YPG fighter cleared of terror-related charges
James Matthews pleaded not guilty to terror-related charges at a London court and has had the charges against him dropped, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. Prosecutor Tom Little QC told the Old Bailey that the Crown Court was dropping the charges against Mr. Matthews as they believed there wasn’t a realistic chance of getting a conviction due to a lack of evidence. The defendant, from East London, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Grief Work: Love’s Saviour
Grief work is the mourning of unresolved, past pain in our body-minds. Clearing these historical love wounds frees our hearts.
Trump Declares State of Emergency as “Apocalyptic” Wildfire Devastates Northern California
We send our prayers to all affected by the fires.
Sacred Medicine – The Path to Unity
The healing power of the sacred Huachuma cactus cannot be even fully described without using words like miracles and magic.
Dog Language Was Just Decoded By Science
What is your dog trying to tell you?
PRE-ELECTION PURGE: Renan Santos of Free Brazil Movement (MBL) says ‘Facebook’s actions are censorship’
*21WIRE* | One of South America's largest political movements is calling out Facebook on its censorship of free speech.
Top U.S. Senator On Intelligence And Homeland Security: Russia Trying 'To Bring Down Our Entire U.S. System'
*PJ Media:* *GOP Intelligence Senator: Russia Trying 'to Bring Down Our Entire System'* WASHINGTON -- A Republican member of the Senate Intelligence and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committees warned Sunday that Russian hackers this election cycle "don't seem to be as focused on a candidate as they are just trying to be able to bring down our entire system." The Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russia's 2016 campaign influence operation continues, and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) lamented on ABC that distractions have taken Americans' eyes off the ... more »
Things an HBCU Enrollment Manager Must Know
Through trial and error, and ultimately wisdom, I have learned that to be an effective enrollment manager at an HBCU, effective communication, intentional collaboration and strategic coordination are essential to institutional enrollment success.
New Book Chronicles Aftermath of US Japanese Internment
Growing up in the 1950s, Kay Ochi heard nary a syllable about the incarceration camps where her parents and other Japanese Americans languished during World War II. A new book documents how ordinary people gained empowerment through their activism around the issue.
Jean Zu: Pushing Stevens to National Prominence
Dr. Jean Zu has her sights on working to increase the number of international undergraduate students at her institution and she is looking to forge stronger alliances between the institution and the STEM industry.
LeBron Adds to Education Support, Opens Public School
LeBron James, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has opened a public elementary school named I Promise School. The school is a partnership between the Akron, Ohio Public School system and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Sports Illustrated reported. James has a history of supporting education initiatives across the country and providing scholarships to […]
Will Eating an Egg and a Banana Kill You?
A viral warning seems to ignore the obvious truth that eggs and bananas are commonly and deliciously mixed together with no harmful effect on consumers.
Facebook Finds ‘Sophisticated’ Efforts to Disrupt Elections
Facebook said it has uncovered "sophisticated" efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms.
There Is More to Trump’s Trade War than Meets the Eye
*Heather Hurlburt* *Trade, America* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker walk together before speaking about trade relations in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] America's current trade policy instruments are unlikely to win anyone a presidential election—though evidence suggests they can lose one. The “trade war” has slipped out of the headlines as quickly as it slipped in, after President Donald Trump’s meeting with EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncke... more »
Cold War Fact: Russia Planned to Attack NATO with Hundreds of Nuclear Weapons
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* This is a plan for the end of the world, dated 1970. *Some historians insist that the Soviet Union had a “fairy-tale” mindset when it came to a hypothetical war in Europe and the use of nuclear weapons. It’s also worth noting that the United States has done all the same insane planning. America’s Single Integrated Operational Plan had thousands of nukes annihilating the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and China.* *This is a plan* for the end of the world, dated 1970. The arrows are armies and the red vertical symbols are nuclear bombs, all part of... more »
"Western civilisation is not a product of geography. It is a body of knowledge and values. Any individual, any society, is potentially capable of adopting it and thereby becoming 'Westernised'."
This seems to me important: in the week that so-called defenders of western civilisation arrive here instead to impugn it, to take advantage of one of its highest values, it seems to me to be important to remind ourselves (or to learn, if we never have) what the nature of western civilisation really is. Would-be upholders of western values must not only understand their source and nature, they must know enough to defend them from both their obvious antagonists, and from those who (falsely) claim to defend them. So what is the nature of western civilisation? To my mind, the clearest ... more »
Russian President Putin Has Created A Political Wing Within The Russian Military
Russia's President Vladimir Putin inspects warships on the Neva river during the Navy Day parade in St Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2018. Reuters *Reuters:* In Soviet echo, Putin gives Russian army a political wing MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin has created a new directorate inside the Russian army to promote patriotism, evoking memories of a Soviet practice that once saw soldiers taught the precepts of Marxism and Leninism by political commissars. The move, approved by Putin in a presidential decree published on Monday, will affect Russia’s around 1 million active military se... more »
Women charged with uttering threats after 'shoot a Indian day' post
Two women have been arrested after Facebook posts suggested "a purge" and "shoot a Indian day." RCMP say the women, a 32-year-old from the northern Manitoba city of Flin Flon and a 25-year-old from Denare Beach, Sask. — a village just southwest of Flin Flon — face charges of uttering threats and public incitement of hatred. Charges are pending against a third person, RCMP said Tuesday. The RCMP "takes these matters very seriously," they said in a tweet. Police aren't releasing the women's names until the charges are formally entered in court. On Tuesday morning, CBC News reported ... more »
REASSIGN DEMONIZATION SQUAD, STAT!
Graybeard journalist Jeff Greenfield tweets: Suppose Pelosi, Stoyer, and the other House Democratic leaders declare they will NOT seek to hold their posts after November; that it's time for new leadership.That would a) seem to deprive GOP of a key target and b) give Dems clear field on the "drain the swamp" theme. Thoughts? — Jeff Greenfield (@greenfield64) July 31, 2018 It's amusing to me that Greenfield has been in D.C. for more than half a century and he garbles Steny Hoyer's name ("Stoyer"). If even he can't get the name right, do you think ordinary Americans have a firm grasp ... more »
U.S. Military Bases In Europe Are Dependent On Russia For Their Energy Needs
Ramstein Air Base in Germany *RCD*: *U.S. Military Sites in Europe Are Dependent on Russia for Electricity* As the Nord Stream II pipeline is beginning construction in the Baltic Sea, President Donald Trump warned that Germany has become “captive to Russia.” Representatives in Congress are also worried about European dependence on Russian energy. To ensure stable operation of critical sites, especially military assets abroad, backup power solutions should be an imperative. In the first quarter of this year, Russian pipelines supplied 41% of Europe’s gas. Russian natural gas is che... more »
Did Principal Mamasai Mamakusa Expel Two Children for Wearing Crucifixes?
A junk news site invented a story about a school principal expelling two children over their religious views.
Two Love: Identical Twin Brothers to Wed Identical Sisters
The couples plan to move in together into a two-bedroom apartment in Fenton.
Two Drivers Cited for Going Too Slow in Idaho Under New Law
Lt. Shawn Staley says vehicles moving slowly in passing lanes can cause accidents.
Cicero’s ‘Two Thousand Year Old Warning’ About Treason
For critics of President Trump, an old quotation about "treason from within" was relevant in 2018. But who actually came up with it?
Woodruff: Got Lump in Throat Telling of Trump Inaccuracy
"PBS NewsHour," the nightly broadcast anchored by managing editor Woodruff, is careful about using the term lying in regards to Trump and other people in the news, she said.
Texas Legislature could restore justice through Grand Jury reform
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By Haley Holik, Daniel Moore
Tajikistan Exports
*Riding Bicycles* Riding a bicycle along the Silk Road along the Pamir Highway at the roof of the world from Dushanbe (Tajikistan) to Osh (Kyrgyzstan) has become a thing to do if you like to cycle. And while Tajikistan (95% Muslim and one of the poorest nations on Earth) *is generally full of nice people*, the exports are returning. * Which means that:* I have no idea how anyone could be so (f-ing) stupid as to voluntarily bicycle across Tajikistan, but they did and earned a set of Darwin Awards. On 29 July, a motorist drove into a group of foreign cyclists riding in Danghar... more »
Iran Rejects President Trump's Offer For Talks
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Vienna, Austria July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo *Reuters: **Iran rejects Trump offer of talks as 'humiliation', without value* LONDON (Reuters) - Senior Iranian officials on Tuesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer of talks without preconditions as worthless and “a humiliation” after he acted to reimpose sanctions on Tehran following his withdrawal from a landmark nuclear deal. Separately, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Trump’s repudiation of the accord reached in 2015... more »
"A lot of frustrated people are talking really loud past each other"
The title of this post is a quote from an extended interview between Mike Rowe, of "Dirty Jobs" fame, and Ben Shapiro last weekend. I'll embed the full interview below, but here's the exchange that included that comment. *SHAPIRO:* As the country sort of polarizes between the folks who are in the entertainment sphere or the journalism sphere or the sort of "high IQ" is how they would term themselves sphere, and the people who are actually working the jobs that are actually getting things done across the country, that's a voice that seems to have been lost a lot. Do you think that'... more »
Trump’s Tweets Tweak the Koch Brothers
[image: trumps-tweets-tweak-the-koch-brothers] President Trump unleashed another Twitter barrage in the wee hours, this time attacking the infamous Koch brothers for undermining a Republican who is running for U.S. Senate in North Dakota.
Left Coast Clone of Ocasio-Cortez Tries to Pull a Similar Upset
[image: left-coast-clone-of-ocasio-cortez-tries-to-pull-a-similar-upset] Sarah Smith, a liberal millennial Democrat from Washington State, is hoping to duplicate the success of another liberal millennial Democrat from New York, in removing a long-term Democrat from office, but a nonexistent sense of fiscal awareness may be her downfall.
Trump's Newest Trial Balloon Is REALLY Embarrassing-- And Could Actually Get Him Impeached
*You'll have to ask Nancy Ohanian if they came out of the sewer or leave via the sewer* Rudy Giuliani is kind of a lawyer... but that isn't the job he has in the Trump defense team. Trump hired him as a publicist-- someone to get his boss ink and lots of chatter on TV and in social media. So yesterday, for example, Rudy was on *Fox and Friends* early in the morning saying that he'd been "looking in the federal code trying to find collusion as a crime. Collusion is not a crime," he insisted. The Fox peanut gallery goons on the coach agreed. So is the trial balloon for the new defense... more »
Iran and America: A forgotten friendship
Daniel Thomas Potts, Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology and History, New York University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
There was a time when Iran and America were friends. Americans founded schools there, helped Iran handle financial crises and trained the country's first generation of doctors. Could that happen again?
The Justice Department Finds 'No Responsive Records' to Support a Trump Speech
President Donald Trump delivering an address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 (Source: Wikimedia/Office of the Speaker) *“According to data provided by the Department of Justice, the vast majority of individuals convicted of terrorism and terrorism-related offenses since 9/11 came here from outside of our country.” * Donald Trump, speech before a joint session of Congress, February 28, 2017 *“On June 12, 2018, you reached an agreement with [the Justice Department] to resolve certain issues in dispute in this litigation, whereby [Justice] would conduc... more »
Here's Why South Africa's ANC Might Not Rule Forever
*Emily Boulter* *Politics, Africa* [image: A worker runs with the South African flag inside the Soccer City stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg June 10, 2010. The stadium will host the opening and final games of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup which kicks off on June 11. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (SOUTH AFR] Between a weakened economy, corruption, demagogues, and crime, the party of Nelson Mandela has its work cut out for it. On Valentine’s Day 2018, it was announced that South African president Jacob Zuma would be stepping down in favor of the newly elected African National Congress (ANC... more »
This Is the Weapon NATO Hoped to 'Ride' To Victory If Russia Ever Launched Nuclear Weapons
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* The story of the Bradley Fighting Vechicle. *Fortunately for both, neither the Soviet Army nor the U.S. Army had to test the infantry fighting vehicle concept on a nuclear battlefield. It’s a testament to the shifting challenges of warfare that a vehicle designed in Moscow in 1955 could indirectly affect a vehicle serving in Iraq in 2009. We don’t know what will replace the M2 Bradley, and we know even less about where such a replacement might be called upon to fight. One thing’s for sure: whatever it is, it can probably do without port-firing w... more »
Fake History? What You Think You Know About World War II Is Likely Wrong
*James Holland* *History, * The Second World War remains an enduringly fascinating subject, but despite the large number of films, documentaries, books and even comics on the subject, our understanding of this catastrophic conflict, even seven decades on, remains heavily dependent on conventional wisdom, propaganda and an interpretation skewed by the information available. *Studying the operational level as well, however, provides a revelatory perspective. Suddenly it’s not just about tactical flair, but about so much more. Britain, for example, decided to fight a highly mechanic... more »
This Is the Battle That Stopped Hitler from Building a Deadly Battleship Fleet
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* In 1939 Hitler conceived of an ambitious “Plan Z” to build a large fleet to rival the British Royal Navy—one that would reach full strength in 1945, the year World War II ended. It never happenned. This is the story why. *Hitler’s orders nonetheless had consequences. Nazi Germany did not commission a single additional capital ship for the remainder of World War II, and a refit of the battleship Gneisenau was abandoned halfway through. Many sailors were reassigned to serve in naval infantry divisions. The Kriegsmarine attempted only one more c... more »
Ten Years of blogging! Thanks to you all. And a special thank you to Paul Dutton for marking this anniversary with his original manuscript
In the process of writing on this blog I have had the pleasure of meeting many interesting people. This month is a bit of an achievement for this blog. It is now ten years since I wrote the first post on here. Regular readers will have seen my many meanderings in the realms of conspiracy theories, politics and the like. As the blog passes the ten year mark, it is fitting to thank all those I have come into contact with - new friendships made, new avenues of thought opened up, and old mistakes corrected (as well as doubtless new ones created!) Five years ago - interestingly enough... more »
Parish oil damage lawsuits won't be consolidated before one judge
Ruling sends parish suits back to individual federal judges to decide if they should be returned to state courts
Flood insurance program extended 4 months as Congress wrangles reforms
Without Senate approval, program for 5.2 million properties would have expired at midnight
CNN: Generic Viagra trial among pregnant women shuts down after 11 newborn deaths
A Dutch clinical trial was recently stopped due to the deaths of 11 babies from a lung disease after their mothers were treated with the drug sildenafil, also known as Viagra, while pregnant. (Viagra is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men aged 18 years and over.) “The mothers were part of a clinical […] The post CNN: Generic Viagra trial among pregnant women shuts down after 11 newborn deaths appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: Man walks in on Florida doctor sexually abusing 15-year-old boy
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says Florida doctor Alexander Ralys has been accused of raping a 15-year-old boy. “…Ralys was staying at the home of a childhood friend. The friend told authorities Ralys wanted to go to bed after they had been drinking, and that Ralys tried to get in bed with him. The friend […] The post NBC: Man walks in on Florida doctor sexually abusing 15-year-old boy appeared first on Health Nut News.
Settled Science About England’s Future Climate
The UK will have a snow-free, Siberian, Mediterranean, permanent drought, permanent flooded, hot, cold climate. Snowfalls are now just a thing of the past – Environment – The Independent Pentagon tells Bush: climate change will destroy us | Environment | … Continue reading →
QotD: "Trump's complete lack of negotiating skills turns out to be a plus for America"
*"Trump has lots of bad qualities; stupidity, extreme egotism, corruption, dishonesty, cruelty, incompetence, bad taste, bigotry, no sense of humor, cowardice, I could go on and on. He has no good qualities, unless one views a talent for conning voters to be a positive attribute. But his complete lack of negotiating skills turns out to be a plus for America, even if it’s just one more of his seemingly endless bad qualities."* ~ Scott Sumner, from his oped 'Worst Negotiator Ever' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Tribalistas to Play Rio’s Marina da Gloria this Weekend
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian supergroup Tribalistas will be playing two nights at Rio’s Marina da Gloria this Friday, August 3rd, and Saturday, August 4th as part of their 2018 tour, ‘Juntos Somos Um Só’ (Together We Are One). Made up of Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Marisa Monte, […]
Draft Poster for “The Empire Strikes Back” Sells for $26,400
Heritage Auctions says a long-time pop culture collector who wished to remain anonymous made the winning bid in the Dallas auction.
Fisherman Lands Lively 400-Pound Shark Off Coast
Up in Massachusetts, a second shark was not so lucky on Saturday.
Are Current US-Taliban Talks Undermining The Afghan Government?
*DW:* *US-Taliban talks could undermine Afghan government* A meeting between US officials and Taliban members in Qatar has raised hopes for peace in Afghanistan, but it also undermines the Afghan government's writ. Is the US willing to pay this price for Taliban talks? Last week, a delegation led by Alice Wells, US deputy assistant secretary of state, held talks with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in Doha, Qatar, in a bid to kick-start peace negotiations and end the protracted Afghan conflict. A Taliban official who participated in talks told Reuters news agency there wer... more »
Like Shark Week? Thank The Cretaceous Mass Extinction Event
Ground sharks (Carcharhiniformes) are the most diverse shark group living today, with over 200 different species, and they are one of the major groups that survived the Cretaceous–Palaeogene mass extinction which is why we have the Tiger, Hammerhead, and Blacktip Reef sharks and lamniforms by the Great White and Mako sharks. Before the mass extinction that killed-off non-bird dinosaurs and marked the end of the Cretaceous period and the Mesozoic era 66 million years ago, dinosaurs dominated terrestrial environments and Mackerel sharks (Lamniformes) were the dominant shark forms of t... more »
On Chance
What is chance? Or better, does the word "chance" really have an absolute meaning? I believe this is not an idle question. We tend to use that word to describe phenomena which we cannot trace back to an explanatory cause by a cause-effect relation. But words are important: labeling an event as due to chance has a direct impact on our perception of reality, as the statement that something "happened by chance" constitutes a final verdict, which labels the event as something not liable to be scrutinized in more depth. read more
How John McCain plans to prevent Donald Trump from pulling the US out of NATO
Despite an attempt to oppose President Trump, this Senate bill just brings up more questions of recent US foreign policy decisions. The post How John McCain plans to prevent Donald Trump from pulling the US out of NATO appeared first on The Duran.
Kurdish YPG carry out crazy up close assassination of FSA commander in Afrin (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) carried out a drive-by assassination of a Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) recently. According to the official media wing of the YPG, their sleeper cell reportedly carried out the assassination in the Afrin region on July 28th. The YPG report said that one of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battle for southwest Syria ends in decisive victory for Syrian Army – map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The battle for southwest Syria has ended in a decisive victory for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) after nearly a month of intense fighting in the Daraa and Al-Quneitra governorates. Led by the 4th Division and Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their long-awaited offensive by capturing the entire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIDEO: Syrian Army uncovers weapon caches in liberated East Ghouta towns
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:55 P.M.) – Since the defeat and eventual evacuation of rebel groups from East Ghouta pocket, the Syrian security forces have been engaged in a wide-scale mop-up operation to fully secure the area before civilians can safely return to their homes. In the process, the Syrian authorities have discovered several weapon caches in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military supplies en route to Syria for upcoming offensive
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6:00 P.M.) – Russia never ceased to provide the Syrian government with all kinds of military aid as the Syrian Armed Forces achieve massive wins across the country. Russian cargo ship Tapir class LST Orsk 148 was spotted crossing the Mediterranean Bosporus en route to Syria’s Tartus; carrying military cargo. The Russian military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army showcases weapons surrendered by militants in Quneitra
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:00 P.M.) – A huge arsenal of weapons was handed over by jihadi militants in north Quneitra countryside during the past two days as per surrender deal. Militants who controlled the towns of Jabata al-Khashab, Taranja and Ofaiyah handed over all their heavy and medium weapons before leaving to the country’s northern province […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Western’ Press Dislikes Imran Khan’s Win In Pakistan’s Election
Moon of Alabama - Imran Khan election win in Pakistan receives a hostile reaction in U.S. and British media. The headlines are generally negative and the descriptions of Imran cast a damning light of him. From the New York Times print edition front page: The word “Pakistan” was probably too long for the valuable front-page space. Thus the NYT shortened it to “Nuclear-Armed Islamic Republic”.... (read more)
The Real “Fake News” from Government Media
By Scott Lazarowitz Facebook has announced its campaign against “fake news.” But, according to some workers’ own admission, conservatives are being censored. And Google also...more »
Grieving mother orca is still carrying her calf's body above the water (Seven days now)
By the time the whale entered her third day of mourning, Dr Balcomb, said he had never observed a whale mourn for such a long time. A grieving mother orca, whose heartbreaking efforts to keep her dead calf's body afloat captivated much of the world, is now falling behind her group, sparking fears among researchers about her well-being. The 20-year-old whale has been carrying her dead calf through the water just off British Columbia for seven days, after it died last Tuesday shortly after being born. In the week since, the whale has been balancing the dead calf on her forehead or ... more »
American Indian Speaks Against Tribalism, Dependence on Government
[image: alex-newman-elaine-willman-red-pill-expo-speaks-against-tribalism-government-dependence]VIDEO - On June 21-23, 2018, the 2018 Red Pill Expo was held in Spokane, Washington by Freedom Force International. Alex Newman attended the event and spoke with Elaine Willman about American Indians' rights and dependence on the tribal government.
Trump Has No Problem With Government Shutdown if Congress Doesn’t Fund Border Security
[image: trump-has-no-problem-with-government-shutdown-if-congress-doesnt-fund-border-security] During a White House press conference held jointly with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on July 30, President Trump said that if Congress refuses to appropriate adequate funding for border security, he would have no problem with a government shutdown.
Trump: I’ll Meet With Iranians
[image: trump-ill-meet-with-iranians] President Trump has said he would be happy to meet with his Iranian counterpart anytime, though Iran’s foreign ministry said “no” to such a meeting unless the United States returns to the Iran “nuclear deal.”
Professor Gets $1.2M Grant for Pulmonary Fibrosis Study
An associate professor at Hampton University’s pharmacy school has received her second independent investigator award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Neelam Azad, chairperson of the school’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been granted $1,269,500 for research titled “Targeting Lipogenic and Angiogenic Mediators in Pulmonary Fibrosis.” The award will begin funding this month and […]
UCLA Exceeds Fundraising Goal 18 Months Early
A University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) fundraiser has met its $4.2-billion goal 18 months ahead of schedule, school officials told the Los Angeles Times. The fundraiser was created in honor of UCLA’s 100th anniversary next year. and the money will go toward various university initiatives such as scholarships, research programs and faculty support. […]
Iroquois artifacts uncovered in downtown Montreal date back to 14th century
Archeologists in Montreal have uncovered Iroquois artifacts that date mostly to around 1375. Thousands of artifacts – mostly pottery – have been found during an excavation at Peel and Sherbrooke Streets, where digging has been underway since 2016. Archeologist Roland Tremblay called it a “major discovery.” “We find their cooking vessels, essentially. But we also find their pipes because they were made out of ceramics,” he told CTV Montreal. The researchers also found a tooth from a beluga whale. It’s not known what the tooth was used for, although it’s believed it came from rela... more »
In Trade War With China, U.S. Can’t Get Out of Its Own Way
“Trade wars are good, and easy to win,” President Trump proclaimed in March. But amid ongoing trade tensions with China, it is not at all obvious what qualifies as a “win” in the president’s book. In public statements, he has targeted a long list of issues: the bilateral trade deficit and loss of American manufacturing jobs; discriminatory regulations and barriers to market access faced by U.S. companies in China; theft of U.S. intellectual property and forced technology transfer through a mix of Chinese espionage and industrial policy; and China’s dumping of steel and aluminum on ... more »
Israel's Nuclear Weapons: 5 Things You Need to Know
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Middle East* There are a lot of mysteries surrounding Israel’s nuclear arsenal. That is partly due to the Israeli security establishment’s unwritten rule of never speaking about the country’s nuclear weapons program in public in order to preserve the principle of deterrence. But there are indeed some basic elements of Israel’s nuclear program that are acknowledged by defense analysts in the United States and around the world. *President Kennedy was so concerned about a possible Israeli nuclear weapons program that he demanded Israel admit American... more »
North Korea Still Requires Deterrence and Diplomacy
*John Dale Grover* *Security, Asia* [image: A soldier stands guard in front of the Unha-3 (Milky Way 3) rocket sitting on a launch pad at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site, during a guided media tour by North Korean authorities in the northwest of Pyongyang April 8, 2012. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (NORTH] The latest revelations about Pyongyang's missile program don't change the fact that, like any nuclear power, North Korea has to be lived with. Recent news reports claim that North Korea is continuing its work on long-range ballistic missiles, including the Hwasong-15 which is thought t... more »
What Could Have Been: In 1938, Russia and Japan Almost Went to War
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* This is a story of a battle that was, and a war that wasn't. *For all its bluster, Japan had been a taught a lesson it would not forget. Or, rather, the tactical lessons would be forgotten five years later, when Japanese soldiers again had to turn themselves into human anti-tank mines in a vain attempt to defeat American Sherman tanks.* This is a story of a battle that was, and a war that wasn't. Between 1938 and 1939, the Soviet Union and the Japanese Empire fought a series of clashes along the border between Japanese-occupied Manchuria, Russian-... more »
Mike Pompeo's Plan to Deny China Exclusive Rights to the Indo-Pacific Region
*Salvatore Babones* *Security, Asia* [image: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Mike Pompeo says he wants a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region. Australia is the security key to making that a reality. When Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opened the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Indo-Pacific Business Forum Monday morning, he stressed the strategic importance of maintaining a “free and open” Indo-Pacific region. And he made it clear that when the United States ... more »
UK COLUMN: Facebook’s Censorship Machine, NYT Propaganda, MH370 and more
*UK Column News* | Mike Robinson is joined by guest host Patrick Henningsen for this week's international news round-up.
Innocent One-Legged Man Called a ‘N****r’ then Framed By an Officer for Parking in Handicap Spot
[image: parking] An innocent one-legged man was targeted by law enforcement, called racial slurs, framed, kidnapped and caged, for legally parking in a handicap spot. The post Innocent One-Legged Man Called a ‘N****r’ then Framed By an Officer for Parking in Handicap Spot appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
War Is A Racket: After 17 Years and Billions Wasted, US Seeks Peace With Taliban
Last week, US State Department officials met with Taliban leaders in Qatar. At the request of the Taliban, the US-backed Afghan government was not invited. The officials discussed ceasefires and an end to the war. Meanwhile, the US inspector general charged with monitoring US spending on Afghanistan reconstruction has reported that since 2008, the US has completely wasted at the least $15.5 billion. He believes that's just the tip of the iceberg, though. Will President Trump do the smart thing and negotiate peace and leave? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Meet VIAB: Virginia’s Taxpayer-Funded Israel Lobby
[image: undefined] The Virginia-Israel Advisory Board VIAB has one key difference with scores of privately funded state chambers of commerce created to foster closer economic integration between the United States and Israel while supporting the Israeli government’s policy agenda. Originally created by an uncodified act in 2001, VIAB has been funded by Commonwealth of Virginia taxpayers. Its charter is to “advise the Governor on ways to improve economic and cultural links between the Commonwealth and the State of Israel, with a focus on the areas of commerce and trade, art and educa... more »
Aaronson's teenage student amazingly proves that Aaronson's strong beliefs are only "backed" by arrogance, bigotry
*Ewin Tang proved the opposite task than Scott Aaronson assigned him as if it were a fact* I think that Scott Aaronson is an intelligent man but over the years, I have pointed out that he's staggeringly irrational – and therefore not very intelligent – in a wide variety of issues. Those include most of the political questions which is unsurprising but Aaronson also holds strong beliefs that directly touch his expertise but they're utterly irrational, too. *Undergraduate student Ewin Tang* One of his beliefs is – it's almost as general as what I am going to say – that whenever so... more »
Pakistan’s Gwadar Port: A New Naval Base in China’s String of Pearls in the Indo-Pacific
*Going long again.........* *In the post: After Pakistan’s Soft Coup- Imran Khan’s Dangerous Victory * *The little list highlighting Pakistan's geopolitical importance was included. By no means extensive, but, hopefully enough to understand the great game is at play in Pakistan.* *Pakistan & the geopolitical global game of chess* 1. *Pakistan is a critically important piece in the geo political game that is taking place in that part of the globe.* 2. *There are plans to balkanize Pakistan.* 3. *There is an area called Baluchistan that is a specific point of interest* ... more »
Flight MH370 Report Released: 'unlawful interference by third party' not ruled out
*MH370 Investigation Report* Copies of the MH370 safety investigations report are seen on the floor during a media briefing in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur, on July 30, 2018. (AFP Yesterday, the long awaited official report on the disappearance of the passenger jetliner now referred to as MH370 was released. Please read the following Main$tream media reports on the substance of the report's findings and I will have my thoughts in comments to follow: ************* From a Press TV news item MH370 disappearance remains mystery after release of detailed report The real cause for th... more »
Larry Commodore Now in Israeli prison: 'A Mission of Indigenous Solidarity'
Larry Commodore Sailing on Al Awda, ‘The Return’ SOS – Release Larry NOW#SOSjustfuture4PalestineBy Larry Commodore Censored News Update: Larry Commodore's foot was injured when Israeli military violently attacked the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza boat. Larry spent one night in the hospital before being transferred to Givon Prison in Israel, where Larry was imprisoned last night. Watch
One Bad Apple? Entire Police Dept Suspended Multiple Cops Charged with Conspiracy
By Matt Agorist Southport, NC — All too often those who continuously apologize for crimes committed by police officers are able to justify some of... more »
What Could Go Wrong? Gov’t to House Sex Offenders in Fenceless Building Next to Children’s School
By Matt Agorist Outrage is erupting among government officials and parents as a decision has been announced to house sex offenders in an ‘open prison,’... more »
Four-Part Comprehensive Analysis On The Coming Global Economic Collapse
By The Outer Limits of Inner Truth Radio Show Chris Duane describes the next financial crisis as “the largest event in human history.” An event... more »
Caravan Of Evil Reveals Evidence Of Western/Israeli Intelligence Assets In al-Qaeda, White Helmet Groups
By Brandon Turbeville As more and more information comes out regarding the Caravan of Evil (i.e. the evacuation of the White Helmets from Southwestern Syria... more »
“The Tech Bloodbath” – 10 Facts About This Tech Stock Crash That Will Take Your Breath Away
By Michael Snyder Thanks to crashing tech stocks, Americans have lost hundreds of billions of dollars in paper wealth over the past three trading days. ... more »
High School Student Wins Science Fair — Proves A Forgotten Native American Recipe Kills Cancer Cells in Just 24 HOURS
Our ancestors often hold forgotten knowledge of medicinal plants that could help treat illnesses and even aid in healing cancer if they were used today. But in the modern world, listening to personal experiences with herbs passed down to generations is not always enough. The scientific arm of society requests studies, but usually does not have enough funds to actually conduct them, unless they’re sponsored either covertly or overtly by corporations, of course. Sometimes proving the medicinal values of a plant comes from an unexpected source. One such plant, or rather a specific trad... more »
They Said That This Fruit Was 10,000 Times Stronger Than Chemo. Here is What They Didn’t Tell You
In today’s social media-dominated world, one well-placed health graphic can practically start a revolution. One of the most popular graphics making the rounds online today praises the health benefits of Graviola, the super fruit/herb/tree from the Amazon Rainforest, and its “powerful effects at stopping cancer.” As the popular viral graphic says, Graviola, also known soursop, is “10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy” at killing cancerous cells, and basically positions Graviola as the answer to one of the most devastating diseases out there. There is also a popular video making the... more »
Everything You Need To Know About Golden Paste and How To Make It
Golden paste is a turmeric-based paste that taken orally provides health benefits to humans as well as animals (dogs and horses). Turmeric, known for is anti-inflammatory properties and used medicinally for over 4,000 years, is great for arthritis, skin health, immune system, and even cancer. Recent studies have confirmed that it may be as effective as 14 different Rx drugs – without the side effects. Taking it daily in a paste designed to improve absorption an easy way to tap into its enormous benefits. How to make Golden Paste: This recipe for golden paste requires the following ... more »
From Oncology to Spirituality: New York Doctor Used Sound Therapy to Heal Cancer Patients
In March 2016, a one-of-a-kind event unfolded as approximately 100 people packed the historic Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan for a mesmerizing new type of spiritual and emotional healing event. The star of the show? An impressive collection of 333 hand-crafted Tibetan healing bowls, direct from small artisans in Nepal, where they had been flown in from in order to perform a special ceremony. Dubbed the ‘Galactavation,’ the event was the brainchild of Mark “Dr. Dream” Peebler, who specializes in the ancient and widely revered art of sound healing with Tibetan bow... more »
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