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PLAGUE – The Book that Just Keeps on Selling…
“There’s no other book like it,” says Dr. Joseph Mercola… By Kent Heckenlively, JD When I started writing our book PLAGUE with Dr. Judy Mikovits in 2012, had it published in 2014, I had no idea that four years later it would still regularly be #1 in the Virology section of Amazon, beating the previous … Continue reading PLAGUE – The Book that Just Keeps on Selling… The post PLAGUE – The Book that Just Keeps on Selling… appeared first on BolenReport.
Maine Seeks to Go from Vacationland to Vaccinationland: Take a Poll Now to Support Vaccine Exemptions
Click over to the Bangor (Maine) Daily News to read this article and take the POLL asking whether you believe parents should have the right to Philosophical vaccination exemptions. This is not the New England I was born in decades... more »
Mueller Withheld “Details That Would Exonerate The President” Of Having Kremlin Backchannel
The post Mueller Withheld “Details That Would Exonerate The President” Of Having Kremlin Backchannel appeared first on The Duran.
A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE
Headlines right now, courtesy of Memeorandum: * Axios: *"Mueller's Breadcrumbs Suggest He Has the Goods"* * Former federal prosecutor Peter Zeidenberg at *USA Today*: *"Mueller Is Building a Conspiracy Case That's Likely to Ensnare Trump and His Family"* And on the other side: * RealClearInvestigations: *"For Trump, Cohen Plea Deal's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Exoneration"* * Mollie Hemingway at the Federalist: *"NeverTrump Clings To Russia Collusion Conspiracy Theory Despite Lack Of Evidence"* That's where we are now with regard to the Russia investigation: One group of observe... more »
Monday Morning Briefing
*Good Morning Oahu!* This is the early morning view from the balcony. It's not unique, because this is the morning view from the balcony almost every day. We're in week two in Hawaii while I am homeless, waiting for construction at the White Wolf Mine to be complete. I'm advised that it will be finished before Christmas. All I can tell you is that while the general contractor can't be relied on to do things in a timely way, it is getting closer (as is Christmas). Meanwhile, I am making do as best I can. The conclusion of the Van's Triple Crown of Surfing will likely be played out... more »
Old-school etiquette
Via Gab comes this very useful illustration of a full table setting. Click the image for a larger view. I don't know anyone who uses full place settings any longer - they're really a relic of pre-World War II fine dining - but the diagram is still useful with less extensive settings. Simply leave out the items one lacks, and arrange what one has in the order show. So, if you're ever in doubt about how to lay the table, or in which order to use the cutlery at one's place, now you know. Peter
Qatar Is Quitting OPEC
*VOA:* *Qatar Quitting OPEC to Focus on Exports of Liquefied Natural Gas* Qatar says it is quitting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from January 2019 to focus on exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Speaking to reporters Monday in Doha, the country’s minister of state for energy affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, made the surprise announcement, saying that the world's largest exporter of LNG plans to increase its exports from 77 million tons of gas per year to 110 million tons. *Read more* .... *More News On Qatar Quitting OPEC* Qatar to pull ou... more »
Academic claims phrases like 'bring home the bacon' will go out of fashion to avoid offending vegans
Please tell me this is an early April Fool (although presumably that phrase will soon be banned too): 'She said: 'The image of 'killing two birds with one stone' is, if anything, made more powerful by the animal-friendly alternative of 'feeding two birds with one scone'.' Peta also wants to replace the phrase 'to flog a dead horse' with 'to feed a fed horse'. ' More here https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6452691/Academic-claims-phrases-like-bring-home-bacon-fashion-avoid-offending-vegans.html
Geoeconomics: the Chinese Strategy of Technological Advancement and Cybersecurity
Photo Credit: Department of Defense/Dominique A. Pineiro *This is the third post in a series. Read the first two parts of the series **here** and **here**.* Various factors portend a movement toward a new Geoeconomic World Order characterized by a relative convergence of economics and security and increasing use of “economic instruments to promote and defend national interests, and to produce beneficial geopolitical results.” In this context, much has been written about China’s use of its Belt and Road Initiative as an economic policy instrument with clear strategic implications,... more »
‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Enter Third Week in France – Overview
*21WIRE + SouthFront* | As protesters take to the streets, Macron's approval rating plummets.
If Cannabis Can Kill “Incurable” Brain Cancer, Why Is It Criminalized?
Cannabis contains a compound that may kill brain cancers that chemotherapy and radiation can’t touch, so why isn’t it being used today?
Jennifer Crokaert: How to Serve the World in One Word
Love. It’s that simple.
Tony Robbins Enters the Fight to Rescue Children Being Trafficked as Sex Slaves
Millions of children are sold into slavery each year, with many of them being used for sexual exploitation.
FOX: Minneapolis cop “intended“ to kill holistic healer, Dr. Justine Damond, prosecutor say
Last week, prosecutors announced they would be charging former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor with intentional second-degree murder for the death of holistic doctor, Justine Ruszczyk Damond in July of 2017. RELATED STORY: Unintended Holistic Doctor Death Series: Over 90 Dead At the time, Noor admitted to shooting the Australian woman multiple times but said it […] The post FOX: Minneapolis cop “intended“ to kill holistic healer, Dr. Justine Damond, prosecutor say appeared first on Health Nut News.
Former “Vaccine Bully” board-certified pediatrician now claims unvaccinated children are healthiest
(Thank you to Health Impact News for this story.) Dr. Bob Zajac is a board-certified pediatrician with additional expertise in asthma/allergy care, developmental/behavioral pediatric care, and natural/holistic care. He received his degree in Child Development, and pursued an additional four years of training in a Ph.D. program (Early Childhood Special Education), followed by his medical […] The post Former “Vaccine Bully” board-certified pediatrician now claims unvaccinated children are healthiest appeared first on Health Nut News.
Launching our Turkish version and adding colors
Today we’re proudly launching our Turkish version. We haven’t just translated our site, we’ve also added many News feeds relevant to anyone living in Turkey. This localization is part of our ongoing effort to bring start.me to all languages and every computer in the world. We’ve also made adding colors even more straightforward, following some… Read More Read More
HOT AIR: US and China SNUB climate change talks despite being BIGGEST coal producers
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey From the Express: A MASSIVE United Nations climate change conference has been rendered pointless after being snubbed by China and America – the world’s biggest coal producers. Representatives from nearly 200 countries met in Katowice, Poland, on Sunday, marking the beginning of two weeks of talks to […]
"The great aim of all the governments of the earth: obedience and money. The object of taxation is, as the saying goes, to so pluck the goose as to procure the largest quantity of feathers with the least possible amount of squealing" #QotD
*"You know, also, as well as I do, what is the great aim of all the governments of the earth: obedience and money. The object [of taxation] is, as the saying goes, to pluck the hen without making it cry out*; but it is the proprietors who cry out, and the government has always preferred to attack them indirectly, because then they do not perceive the harm until after the matter has become law…"* ~ French economist A.R.J. Turgot, in a 1766 letter to David Hume on the subject of taxation * Also translated as: "to so pluck the goose as to procure the largest quantity of fea... more »
Riot Police Remove Helmets, Join in Solidarity with Citizens Protesting Corrupt Government
By Matt Agorist Paris, France — A grassroots movement made up of citizens who have become fed up with the political establishment in France has... more »
Please President Assad, Arm The Protesters In France To End This “Brutal Crackdown” (Satire)
By Brandon Turbeville After weeks of massive protests taking place in France, one thing is clear; the French people have had it with the current... more »
Does This Video Show a Kinetic Water Sculpture in Japan?
Would that all of us could have hair that is so easy to wash.
French Paramedics, Students Join Cost-of-Living Protests
Anti-government protesters gained new allies as French paramedics and students joined ongoing rallies while the prime minister met with political rivals in a bid to ease the anger following riots that rocked Paris.
UN Chief: Climate Change is “Most Important Issue We Face”
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a dramatic appeal to world leaders to take the threat of global warming seriously and to act boldly to avert a catastrophic rise in temperatures before the end of the century.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 336 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
George H. W. Bush's Outsized Legacy
*Robert Merry* *George H. W. Bush, United States* The American people made him a one-term president, but his legacy lives on. In assessing the presidential legacy of George Herbert Walker Bush, who died Friday at 94, one fact stands out above all others: He was a one-term president by verdict of the electorate. That means the voters in 1992 judged him to have been insufficiently successful in his presidential term to justify retention in office. Unless one wants to argue that the voters were wrong, or perhaps stupid, this electoral judgment must be taken seriously in defining the... more »
Trump's Mueller Worries Were On Display at the G20
*Dov S. Zakheim* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are seen during the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci] Only time will tell what happens next. Donald Trump’s last minute cancellation of his scheduled meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit certainly raised a few eyebrows. The ostensible reason for Trump’s decision was Russia’s brazen seizure of three Ukrainian ships and their sailors in the Kerch Strait, in violation of a 2003 agreement that provi... more »
Iran Isn't Interested in a Yemeni Peace on Saudi Terms
*Ahmed Charai* *Yemen, Middle East* The diplomatic momentum that Tehran is enjoying in Washington may dissuade it from urging its Houthi allies from settling their claims at the peace table. Iran, it is said, is the only country in the Middle East that rules four other capitals: Baghdad, Beirut, Damascus and Sana’a. Of course, its rule is through large, armed and influential Shia militias, not direct political control. Sana’a is the capital of Yemen, on the Southwestern corner of the Arabian peninsula. One of the Arab world’s poorest states, Yemen is known for its bees, its vas...more »
Trump Flirts with “Read My Lips” Moment with China Deal
*Christian Whiton* *Economics, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attend a working dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina Dece] Trump must stand firm against Xi on trade or else lose in 2020. After dinner with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit, President Trump announced a breakthrough on trade with Beijing. He boasted: “China will be opening up. China will be getting rid of tariffs,... more »
Stealth Shootout: In 1999, a U.S. Air Force F-117 Was Shot Down. Here's How it Went Down.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The F-117 shootdown was an embarrassing, though fortunately non-fatal, episode for the U.S. Air Force. It has been endlessly cited since as ‘proof’ that supposedly radar-invisible stealth planes could ‘easily’ be shot down by even dated Soviet-era SAM systems. *The missile commander decided to set an ambush for the stealth jets, deploying S-125M batteries with a good firing angle on the NATO jets as they flew back to Italy.* At 8 p.m. on March 27, 1999, a bizarre-looking black painted airplane cut through the night sky over Serbia. This particular... more »
Forget Stealth: This Deadly Missile Transformed Air Combat Forever
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Here comes the active radar homing missile. *The AMRAAM finally had its combat debut during Operation Southern Watch, downing an Iraqi MiG-25 in 1992. Since then, it has gone on to serve admirably over former Yugoslavia, Iraq and Syria (in 2017).* At the end of the Cold War, there were major revolutions in the technology used for aerial combat. The most visible one was stealth, with the iconic diamond shaped F-117 and B-2 stealth bombers and the F-22 stealth fighter. But a second revolution was underway, with major implications for the USAF and other ... more »
Meet Japan's World War II Kamikaze Jet Fighter: Game Changer or Waste of Time?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* It is a fallacy that Germany was the only nation to develop combat jets in World War II. *Like its big brother the Me-262, the Kikka was too little, too late.* It is a fallacy that Germany was the only nation to develop combat jets in World War II. In truth, while Germany had the most advanced technology, all of the major powers had jet aircraft projects during World War II, including the United States, Britain, Russia, Italy and Japan. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* The most well-known Japanese jet—and the only one that saw combat—wa... more »
Thousands Protest 'Stolen Election" In Georgia
*RFE:* *Thousands In Georgia Protest Alleged Election Fraud* TBILISI -- Thousands of people have protested in the Georgian capital against the election of the ruling party-backed candidate Salome Zurabishvili to the presidency, claiming fraud in last week’s runoff vote. Holding national and EU flags, the protesters gathered on December 2 in front of the parliament building in the center of Tbilisi, calling for early parliamentary elections and a new election law. French-born Zurabishvili, who had the backing of billionaire former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili’s ruling Georgia... more »
Decorated Former Palm Beach Detective Who Led Epstein Investigation Dead At 50
From the Palm Beach Daily News: http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com: “Decorated former Palm Beach detective who led Epstein investigation dies at 50 By … Continue reading →
President Poroshenko Urges International Organizations To Continue Joint Work For The Release & Return To Ukraine Of All The Kremlin’s Captives
“President urged international organizations to continue their joint work for the release and return to Ukraine of all the Kremlin’s … Continue reading →
NATO Foreign Ministers To Address Key Security Challenges
“NATO Foreign Ministers to address key security challenges 03 Dec. 2018 , Last updated: 03 Dec. 2018 11:44 NATO Foreign … Continue reading →
Royal Family Implicated in Billionaire Pedophile Scandal as Court Case Begins in Florida
[image: epstein] Prince Andrew has been dragged into Jeffrey Epstein pedophile scandal as pic of him with underage victim is listed as exhibit at new court case. The post Royal Family Implicated in Billionaire Pedophile Scandal as Court Case Begins in Florida appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
For the First Time Since 9/11, Federal Gov’t Takes Steps to Prosecute the Use of Explosives to Destroy WTCs
[image: 9/11] A team of lawyers has successfully petitioned the federal government, by presenting them with evidence indicating that explosives were used to bring down the World Trade Centers. The post For the First Time Since 9/11, Federal Gov’t Takes Steps to Prosecute the Use of Explosives to Destroy WTCs appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Riot Police Remove Helmets, Join in Solidarity with Citizens Protesting Corrupt Government
[image: police] As 100,000 citizens from the left and the right joined in a massive protest over the weekend, many riot police officers were seen removing their helmets and joining them in solidarity. The post WATCH: Riot Police Remove Helmets, Join in Solidarity with Citizens Protesting Corrupt Government appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Julian Assange Will Die Alongside Your 1st Amendment Rights
[image: undefined] Accidentally disclosed information confirms the US is actively planning to prosecute Julian Assange. What happens to Assange will almost certainly change what can be lawfully published in our democracy. This threat to our freedoms is being largely ignored because Assange, once a progressive journalist, is now regarded as a hero-turned-zero. At stake? The ability of all journalists to inform the public of things the government specifically wants to withhold A clerical error revealed the Justice Department secretly has filed criminal charges against Assange. Court ... more »
Virtual Reality (VR) Created for Physical Therapy Even Though Use Is Harmful to Eyes, etc. Plus More Tech = More E-Waste.
By B.N. Frank Florida college students are creating Virtual Reality (VR) programs to make physical therapy (PT) more fun: Student Jonathan Truong is part of the team... more »
Smile, Travelers! You’re on Candid DHS Cameras.
By Edward Hasbrouck The Department of Homeland Security has posted the latest update to a series of Privacy Impact Assessments attempting to whitewash the invasions... more »
Will 2019 Bring a Free and Fair Gold & Silver Market?
By Clint Siegner JPMorgan Chase and a number of other bullion banks are in a whole lot of trouble. Evidence detailing years of rigging markets... more »
Ukraine MP reports that Ukrainian SBU is interrogating priests
Neo-Communist technique on display with Ukrainian SBU, but with the blessing of the West, as authorities seek to intimidate Russian-aligned clerics. The post Ukraine MP reports that Ukrainian SBU is interrogating priests appeared first on The Duran.
Qatar Exiting OPEC
*Link * *Qatar reported Dec. 3 it would withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Jan. 1, 2019, putting an end to its 57-year membership of the oil producers’ cartel. *Qatar, which said it intends to focus on its natural gas production, made the announcement ahead of the Dec. 6 OPEC meeting. Lynn Morris-Akinyemi, research analyst at Wood Mackenzie, said, “*The news should not come as a huge surprise. Qatar is OPEC’s smallest Middle East oil producer, and the group’s fifth smallest producer overall. Its total 2018 oil production is estimated at 600,000-650,... more »
Commentaries And Analysis On The Unrest In Paris -- December 3, 2018
*John Lichfield, The Guardian*: *Never before have I seen blind anger like this on the streets of Paris* The factors that gave rise to this weekend’s shockingly violent riots will not be easily addressed. A recurrence is likely. France is a republic that was founded in popular violence. Politics runs to the street here more rapidly than in any other western democracy. I’ve lived in France for 22 years and have witnessed street protests by workers, farmers, wine producers, truck drivers, railway employees, university students, sixth-formers, teachers, youths in the multiracial su...more »
Pictures And Videos On The Riots In Paris This Weekend
The Smashed Face of This Statue Symbolizes the Fury of the Paris Protests *France 24:* *Shock at attack on Paris’ Arc de Triomphe during ‘Yellow Vest’ protest* One of France’s most revered monuments, the Arc de Triomphe, was stormed and vandalised on Saturday during the 'Yellow Vest' demonstrations, in one of the worst instances of unrest Paris has seen since the protests and riots of 1968. The interior of the Arc de Triomphe, the 19th-century arch that towers over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the western end of Champs Elysées, was ransacked. The statue of the Marianne... more »
Tony Robbins Enters the Fight to Rescue Children Being Trafficked as Sex Slaves
*Vic Bishop* - This is an issue that very few are willing to take on.
Study Links HPV Vaccine to Historically High Infertility Rates
*Celeste McGovern* - The CDC states that all these reactions are normal and that HPV vaccines are safe.
New Research Shows You are Literally Wired For Maximum Human Potential
*Waking Times* - New scientific discoveries and techniques for awakening your deep intuition, precognition, and advanced states of self-healing
Taking it to the Bank
*Mohammed bin Salman and Putin* *Chatting it up at the G20* How do you know when the USrael is lying? When any of its factotums are moving their lips. Here is a report from RT where US General "Mad Dog" Mattis slammed Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin as a "slow learner". The remarks by Mattis show just how desperate the US is to escape being encircled and chased around in a blur by Putin...who has spent almost 20 years playing "The Roadrunner" to a series of hapless American president *"Wile E. Coyotes"*. *Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote cartoon* Please read the foll... more »
Government brings in three think tanks to strategise for RCEP talks
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
03-Dec-2018 The government has roped in three of India's premier think tanks to prepare a road map for negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement.
ACEUM: deux changements au texte définitif
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
03-Dec-2018 Le premier pourrait être avantageux pour le secteur automobile; le second pourrait causer des problèmes en regard au droit du travail.
Starbucks thinks virtue signaling can “save the planet”
Will your Starbucks actually get electricity from wind turbines? Will transmission lines run directly from the turbines to each Starbucks store? If not, how will they separate wind-generated electrons from the renewable-fossil-hydro-nuclear mixture on the regional grid? The post Starbucks thinks virtue signaling can “save the planet” appeared first on CFACT.
SCOTUS Ruling a Huge Win for Hunters, Anglers, & Property Rights
By Gabriella Hoffman Green zealots use the Endangered Species Act to block development of private property. The case of a little toad has set them back and enhanced property rights for everyone. The post SCOTUS Ruling a Huge Win for Hunters, Anglers, & Property Rights appeared first on CFACT.
UN COP 24: “Mankind to end,” women hardest hit
COP 24, the United Nations climate conference is underway. The post UN COP 24: “Mankind to end,” women hardest hit appeared first on CFACT.
Unrest In France -- News Updates December 3, 2018
*Daily Mail:* *Macron starts the clean-up: Graffiti is removed from the Arc de Triomphe 24 hours after 'gilets jaunes' protesters stole assault rifle from cops, attacked police, burned cars and left 133 injured in France's worst riots in 50 years* * Violent protesters took over the Champs-Elysees and torched cars, smashed windows and attacked police * Emmanuel Macron visited the Arc de Triomphe today as soon as he returned from the G20 in Buenos Aires * The protests began as a rebellion against fuel prices but have grown into weeks of civil unrest in the capital Graffiti was rem... more »
The Beaverbank Connector highway exit is a death trap
1. Six demonstrators arrested outside Canada Post facility “I was sitting at home when I got the community call-out for a solidarity action at the Canada Post on Almon Street on Sunday night,” writes El Jones. “Since I live in the area, I decided to go down and see what was happening and join in […]
YMCA drops plans for daycare from its new building
At the earliest, it will be this time next year before the shiny new YMCA rising at the corner of South Park and Sackville Streets can open its doors to members. President and CEO of the Greater Halifax YMCA, Brian Posavad, tells the Halifax Examiner that, “like the rest of the projects in Halifax right […]
Another Criminal Dies
*Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in 1985* *by Gaius Publius* *George H.W. Bush's life is a testament to the notion that public service is a noble, joyous calling. And he did tremendous good along the journey.* —Former president Barack Obama *Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened by the death of former President George H.W. Bush. His administration was marked by grace, civility, and social conscience.* —Former president Jimmy Carter Scouring the Web for comments on the death of George H.W. Bush turns up quite a bit of praise from luminaries as widely disparate as the Dalai... more »
WE RESUME OUR PREVIOUS JAILBREAK: It's all the absence of logic now!
*MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018The silence of the logicians:* Back in the fall—back in September—we were in the process of staging a personal jailbreak. In effect, we were saying goodbye to most of this. We were finally giving up the ghost! We were abandoning a badly failed idea—the idea that there's some conceivable point to critiquing the work of the press corps. By the fall of 1997, we thought the situation was so bad that we decided to start this site. We could say that we were prophetic—we could say it, but it would be wrong. When we started planning this site, we thought things... more »
Large Drop In Violence In Iraq November 2018
(Shafaaq News) There was a large drop in reported incidents from October to November 2018. The number of incidents dropped roughly 30% between the two months. The number of casualties likewise went down as well. The bad weather which has caused flash flooding through much of northern and central Iraq might have played a role. There were 155 Incidents reported in Iraq in October 2018. That was down from 222 in October. That averaged out to 5.1 incidents per day in November compared to 7.1 in October. November had the lowest total and average incidents of any month in 2018. There ha... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 3
1914 Start of Battle of Qurna between British and Ottoman British attacked but beaten back 1967 Arif govt issued new press law restricting freedom of the media 1996 Iran admitted to Iraq smuggling oil through its territory violating UN sanctions and promised action against it 1999 UN Res 1280 extended Oil for Food program 2001 Blair told Bush he was not opposed to removing Saddam 2002 Iraq officials cooperated with UN inspectors at surprise search of one of Saddam’s Baghdad palaces 2004 3 members of Ansar al-Islam arrested for planning to assassinate PM Allawi 2004 Bush called sp... more »
Lawyers Want Stormy Daniels to Pay Trump $340K in Legal Fees
Lawyers for President Trump want porn actress Stormy Daniels to pay them $340,000 in legal bills they claim they earned successfully defending Trump against her frivolous defamation claim.
Saving Clark’s Neck? Panic at ‘Lampoon’s Christmas’ Display
A holiday display meant to re-create a scene from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” looked a little too real and caused a veteran to spring into action.
3 Astronauts Blast Off to International Space Station
Three astronauts successfully blasted off to the International Space Station from Kazakhstan, a perfect launch that follows October 2017's aborted mission.
Official: No One Arrested in Border Clash Will Be Prosecuted
No criminal charges will be filed against any of the 42 people associated with a caravan of Central American migrants who were arrested in a clash that ended with U.S. authorities firing tear gas into Mexico to counter rock throwers.
1 Child Dead, 40 People Hurt in Arkansas Charter Bus Crash
A charter bus carrying a youth football team from Tennessee crashed in central Arkansas, killing one child and injuring at least 40 other people, authorities said.
Dutch Court Rejects Man’s Request to be 20 Years Younger
Dutch motivational speaker Emile Ratelband may feel like a 49-year-old but according to Dutch law he is still 69.
Saudi Friend of Khashoggi Sues Israeli Surveillance Firm
A Saudi dissident has filed a lawsuit against an Israeli surveillance company, claiming its sophisticated spyware targeted him and helped lead to the killing of his friend, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Breaking: US-backed forces allegedly enter Daesh’s new capital
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allegedly entered the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) new capital in Syria after a fierce battle this afternoon. According to reports from local activists, the Syrian Democratic Forces entered the town of Hajin from its northeastern axis after overrunning the Daesh defenses at this flank. Neither […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran to have presence in Atlantic Ocean soon: commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The commander of the Iranian Navy stated on Monday that his Persian Gulf nation will soon have a presence in the Atlantic Ocean. According to state-owned IRNA, Brigadier General Hussein Khanzadi said Monday, “We have dispatched 58 flotillas to the Gulf of Aden in interacting with the international community in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN envoy arrives in Sanaa to escort Houthi negotiators to Sweden for peace talks
United Nations special envoy Martin Griffiths arrived in Sanaa on Monday in order to escort Houthi negotiators to Sweden for peace talks with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. Griffiths did not talk to the media upon arrival, rushing directly for talks with the Houhti officials. According to the special envoy’s office, the peace talks in Sweden […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Palestinian forces join Syrian Army in Idlib province (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) recently mobilized their forces and redeployed from southern Syria to the provinces of Hama and Idlib. According to a communique from the Palestine Liberation Army, they moved their forces from the recently liberated Al-Safa region in southern Syria to the provinces of Hama and Idlib. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels caught sneaking towards Syrian Army post for new ambush
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) caught a group of jihadist rebels attempting to sneak towards their lines for a new ambush in the northern countryside of Hama on Monday. According to a military communique from the Hama province, the Syrian Arab Army was able to foil the attempted by ambush […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish YPG ambush group of Turkish-backed rebels in northwest Aleppo (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) carried out a new ambush against a group of Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters in the Afrin region of northwest Afrin this past week. According to the official media wing of the YPG, their troops carried out an attack using an anti-tank guided […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed forces deny attack on Syrian Army positions last night
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The commander of the U.S.-backed Jaysh Al-Maghawir forces stated on Monday that the U.S. Coalition did not attack the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops in eastern Homs last night. The Jaysh Al-Maghawir commander, Mohannad Al-Talaa, said that the U.S. Coalition did not hit the Syrian Army troops, as they were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes return to Syrian border as Damascus raises alert levels
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force has resumed their flights along the Lebanese-Syrian border recently after stalking this region several times last week. According to a source in Damascus, the Israeli Air Force flew along the Lebanese-Syrian border after entering southern Lebanon from Upper Galilee this morning. While the Israeli Air Force […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Daesh leader behind US aid worker’s execution has been killed in Syria
26-year-old Peter Kassig worked as an aid worker after serving in the US Army in Iraq. He was captured by Daesh militants in October 2013 while delivering food and medical supplies to refugees in eastern Syria. Daesh* leader Abu al-Umarayn, who was involved in the abduction and subsequent beheading of a former US servicemen, has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces forestall Saudi Coalition advance in central Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Houthi forces were finally able to forestall the Saudi Coalition’s advance in the Al-Bayda province of central Yemen after losing a large amount of territory over the last ten days. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their troops foiled a major assault this morning by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli attack on Damascus did not hit Hezbollah, Iranian positions – report
BEIRUT, LEBANONN (2:15 P.M.) – Last week’s missile strikes by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) did not hit any Hezbollah or Iranian military positions, a senior Hezbollah source told the Reuters News Agency on Monday. “Iranian and Hezbollah positions in Kiswah, southern Syria, were not exposed to any bombardment,” the senior Hezbollah source told Reuters. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army unleashes new attack in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a new attack in the southern countryside of the Idlib province after another volatile night inside the buffer zone. Led by the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army fired several surface-to-surface missiles and artillery shells towards the defenses of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian ISS Expedition 58/59 lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome (video)
A Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome with the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 58-59 crew aboard on Monday. The crew consists of Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, NASA astronaut Anne McClain and Canadian Space Agency’s David Saint-Jacques. The trio are due to remain on the ISS until June 2019. The expedition will be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels blow up 2 bridges in southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham destroyed two bridges in the southern countryside of Aleppo this past weekend, opposition activists reported via social media. According to the reports, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham blew up two bridges near the key town of Tal Al-‘Eis in order to prevent any potential infiltration […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Qatar to leave OPEC in January 2019
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – As of January 2019, Qatar will no longer be a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Al-Jazeera reported on Monday. Citing the Qatari Energy Minister Sa’ad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Al-Jazeera reported that the small Gulf nation has confirmed their decision to quit OPEC as of January 1, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump Foreign Policy: Doing the Same Thing and Expecting a Different Result
[image: undefined] After a week of insisting that a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Argentina was going to happen, President Trump at the last minute sent out a Tweet explaining that due to a Russia/Ukraine dispute in the Sea of Azov he would no longer be willing to meet his Russian counterpart. According to Trump, the meeting had to be cancelled because the Russians seized three Ukrainian naval vessels in Russian waters that refused to follow instructions from the Russian military. But as Pat Buchanan wrote in a recent column: how is this little dispute t... more »
Active shooter incidents and police response
Greg Ellifritz has noted a change in active shooter tactics, including setting up ambushes to catch responding officers. Most of us aren't police, but we can learn useful lessons from the history of active shooter incidents and how they're likely to play out. We can adapt our response accordingly, and hopefully keep ourselves and our loved ones from harm in the process. I was reviewing some of the recent articles about the Borderland Bar shooting in California. During that shooting, the killer purposely stopped firing on the victims to set up an ambush to attack the police offic...more »
Mexico's indigenous cultures take the inaugural stage to purify the new president
Newly inaugurated Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador received a traditional cleansing during an indigenous ceremony Saturday in Mexico City’s central plaza, or zocalo. At one point, Lopez Obrador, who was sworn into office Saturday for a six-year term, dropped to his knees in a cloud of incense as indigenous healers performed a rite of purification, brushing him with bunches of herbs. The ceremony — involving representatives of dozens of Mexico’s indigenous groups, many donning traditional clothing — was a highlight of the inauguration day, with tens of thousands of peo... more »
Why Can Israel Interfere In US Elections But Not Russia?
However, the are signs that a pushback is beginning as awareness grows over the extent of Zionist influence
What Cohen's Plea Deal Means for Trump
*W. James Antle III* *Donald Trump, United States* The revelation places Trump in some peril as Democrats are poised to retake the House next month. Michael Cohen continues to deliver the goods for Special Counsel Robert Mueller, or at least so it seems. The president’s former attorney and longtime fixer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress, specifically about the Trump Tower Moscow Project. The key question is whether we are steadily building toward something that materially enhances our understanding of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, perhaps implica... more »
Fourth Coldest November On Record In The US
https://hprcc.unl.edu/products/maps/acis/Last1mTDeptUS.png November US afternoon temperatures were fourth coldest on record, and the percentage of days over 50 degrees was third lowest on record. November afternoon temperatures have been declining in the US since the 19th century.
Global Warming Devastation In New Mexico
Web camera video hosting by Brownrice Internet Earlier this year, carpetbagging Senator Tom Udall and his fascist buddy Sheldon Whitehouse warned us about this. Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall delivered a speech on the Senate floor to highlight the devastating … Continue reading →
Microsoft Declares Intent To Provide Military All Of Its Technology Because of the Military’s “Ethical and Honorable Tradition”
By Nicholas West After decades of tech companies and the U.S. military overlapping in a variety of ways, it appears that the largest of them... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Into Eternity - Nuclear Energy Film Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?' Injection of Fracking Waste Water Caused Kansas' Biggest Earthquake Michael Cohen's lawyers dropped a slew of intriguing bombshells about Trump in a new court filing Scientists Urge World To Share DNA In Centralized Database "For Your Protection""Never Seen Anything Like It" - Scientists Baffled By Strange Seismic Waves Rocking The GlobeEastern Europe's Deadly HIV ProblemThe Ins And Outs Of Israel's Pipeline To EuropeChina's most pop... more »
Yellow vest revolution shows the surrealism of decarbonization
Tom Vonk who lives in France has written a concerned message about the Yellow Vest protesters. They protest against the increased price of fuels from the beginning of 2019 that is scheduled to follow from Macron's version of the carbon tax. The president uses the slogan "Make the Planet Great Again". Tom calls the price hike significant but my understanding is that the petrol price should only increase by some 4% (6% of 60% of the price which is the tax) which seems noticeable but rather insignificant. It's not too different from the annual fluctuations of petrol prices in my ho... more »
Italy, the EU, and the Fall of the Roman Empire
The EU has punished Greece for its profligacy – and is set to punish Italy if it flaunts EU fiscal rules. The post Italy, the EU, and the Fall of the Roman Empire appeared first on The Duran.
Assessing Legacy of Late President George H. W. Bush: View from Russia
Bush believed that maintaining a dialogue with the USSR and strengthening arms control and non-proliferation served better the interests of his country. The post Assessing Legacy of Late President George H. W. Bush: View from Russia appeared first on The Duran.
France’s Meltdown, Macron’s Disdain
The "yellow jackets" [protestors] now have the support of 77% of the French population. They are demanding Macron's resignation and an immediate change of government. The post France’s Meltdown, Macron’s Disdain appeared first on The Duran.
Ukraine’s Proposal to Have NATO Warships in Azov Sea Finds Receptive Audience in US
The last thing the Black Sea region needs is another provocative exercise that could spark a fire there at any moment. The post Ukraine’s Proposal to Have NATO Warships in Azov Sea Finds Receptive Audience in US appeared first on The Duran.
PMI in Russian manufacturing climbs to 52.6 in Nov, highest since July 2017 – IHS Markit
The post PMI in Russian manufacturing climbs to 52.6 in Nov, highest since July 2017 – IHS Markit appeared first on The Duran.
Lights in Fukushima Daiichi's Harbor
The last two days I have seen (presumably) boat lights in Fukushima's harbor. One would imagine seeing lights in the harbor would be a routine occurrence, but has been for me an unusual experience. You can see two lights (red and green) in the background of units 1 and 2 in this screenshot from Cam 1: Today the lights are red and green but yesterday they were white: My guess is that some work is being conducted in the harbor. Years ago the media reported that hot nuclear debris were bulldozed into the harbor immediately after the disaster. There has never been any authenticati... more »
Escalate! Build on the Outcome of the G-20 Summit
[image: President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join fellow G20 leaders, spouses and guests Friday evening, Nov. 30, 2018, at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)] Two significant advances emerged from the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, and the numerous meetings held on its sidelines. 1) President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping held a dinner meeting which reestablished the primacy of their personal relationship in shaping US-China relations, and which both sides described as a "highly successful meeting." This... more »
Brazil’s New Justice Minister Urges Congress to Approve Anti-Terror Law
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s future justice minister, Sergio Moro, urged the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies on Friday to approve as soon as possible a bill which would comply with the United Nation Security Council’s resolution relating to sanctions for those accused of terrorism. According to Moro, if […] The post Brazil’s New Justice Minister Urges Congress to Approve Anti-Terror Law appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chinese Tourism in Brazil Increases with New Visa Process
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The number of Chinese tourists arriving in Brazil has been increasing every year and reached the mark of 61,000 last year. According to data from Embratur, the government agency responsible for promoting tourism in Brazil, the Asians advanced four positions in the overall ranking of […] The post Chinese Tourism in Brazil Increases with New Visa Process appeared first on The Rio Times.
2018 Brasileirão Campaign Ends with a Tenth Title for Palmeiras
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Sunday, December 2nd, Palmeiras lifted the cup of the 2018 Campeonato Brasileiro (Brasileirão) Série A championship after a measured 3-2 victory at Allianz Parque in São Paulo over nineteenth-placed Esporte Clube Vitória. Both sides started well, with Yago Rocha’s long-distance strike sent whistling past […] The post 2018 Brasileirão Campaign Ends with a Tenth Title for Palmeiras appeared first on The Rio Times.
Finding Great Surf Schools for Lessons in Rio de Janeiro
By Scarlet Bringuenti Bennett, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Cidade Maravilhosa is a great destination to discover a love for surfing, and what better way to do so than to book lessons with some of the many surf schools based along the city’s shores this summer. A lot of the best surf […] The post Finding Great Surf Schools for Lessons in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
90-Day Truce Called in U.S.-China Trade Dispute
[image: 90-day-truce-called-in-u-s-china-trade-dispute] A 90-day truce was called in the U.S.-China trade dispute following the Trump-Xi meeting in Buenos Aires, in which new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will be postponed.
Overview of U.S. Lie Detection Systems for Airport Security Checkpoints
Over the next five months, travelers crossing external borders in Hungary, Latvia and Greece will have the opportunity to participate in the European Union’s latest effort to increase the security, efficiency and efficacy of its border checkpoints. The new system, “iBorderCtrl,” involves a voluntary two-step procedure. First, travelers register online, where an animated border agent asks a series of questions. As the traveler answers, an automated deception detection system measures “micro-gestures” on the traveler’s face and generates a risk assessment score. Those deemed “low ri... more »
Trump And Xi Vow To “Pause” The Trade War, As Dow Surges On The News
By Mac Slavo The Dow futures gained 460 points shortly after United States President Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping vowed to temporarily hit the... more »
Importance of Leg Exercise for Brain and Nervous System Health
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IEA Energy Projections
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier https://www.iea.org/weo/ The IEA has published its latest World Energy Outlook, with projections up to 2040. Here are the main highlights: There are two main scenarios, but in my view the second is merely wishful thinking. Even the first assumes the implementation of new measures […]
Congressman Threatens to Bomb Gun Owners Who Don’t Submit to Gun Control
By Alan Mosley In May of 2018, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) wrote an opinion column for USA Today in which he called for significant increases... more »
The health benefits of luffa (you might be surprised)
Did you know that not only can luffa’s clean the outside of your body but they can nourish your body from the inside, as well? This wonder plant contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and lipids. In fact, the plant is so good for you, you should consider adding it to your diet: Courtesy of: One Minute […] The post The health benefits of luffa (you might be surprised) appeared first on Health Nut News.
Growing hemp is about to be legal for the first time in nearly a century
There’s good news out of Congress: They reached an agreement on proposed legislation that could make hemp legal to grow in the United States for the first time in nearly a century! Yes, hemp is a cousin to the marijuana (or cannabis) plant but no, it doesn’t make you high. And while it’s commonly used in […] The post Growing hemp is about to be legal for the first time in nearly a century appeared first on Health Nut News.
Scientific facts that make me want to start smudging right now
Thank you to Healthy Holistic Living for this story… Smudging is an ancient art that is believed to have been practiced by Native Americans for centuries. It’s the name given to the ceremonial, daily act of cleansing and purification which uses a selection of herbs, often sage, which are bundled together with string to form […] The post Scientific facts that make me want to start smudging right now appeared first on Health Nut News.
This novel gas snuffs out inflammation, also a godsend against 170 diseases
Molecular hydrogen is a gas with very unique and selective antioxidant effects. Tyler W. LeBaron is a world-class expert on molecular hydrogen, who has done research at Nagoya University in Japan, where most of his research started. He’s executive director of the Molecular Hydrogen Institute (MHI), which is a science-based nonprofit under Section 501(c)(3). MHI […] The post This novel gas snuffs out inflammation, also a godsend against 170 diseases appeared first on Health Nut News.
The US government approves underwater seismic blasts that could severely hurt Marine Life
The Trump administration announced Friday that it approved requests from five companies to survey for oil and gas under the floor of the Atlantic Ocean using a process some scientists have warned is disastrous for marine life. The authorizations from the National Marine Fisheries Service allow companies to “incidentally, but not intentionally, harass marine mammals” while using seismic air guns to map fossil fuel reserves, according to a statement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The new authorizations don’t necessarily guarantee that testing will occur, s... more »
Extremely rare white baby reindeer almost disappears into the snowy background
This extremely rare white baby reindeer almost disappears into the snowy background of these magical wintry snaps. Despite its apparent camouflage, the adorable pure white deer wasn’t shy as it ‘posed’ for pictures in the mountains of Northern Norway. Photographer Mads Nordsveen, from Oslo in Norway, was on a hiking trip with friends when he spotted the almost mythical creature. The 24-year-old said: “I was walking in the mountains looking for nice landscapes for my travel photography when out of nowhere I saw this wonderful little creature. “He came very close to me and we look... more »
Vetmedin for Dogs: Things you Need to Know Before Administering this Pet Med
Just like in humans, the lack of exercise, improper diet, age, and heartworms can cause cardiac failure in dogs. Dog breeds that are prone to heart disease should be checked by the vet regularly to diagnose the problem before it becomes life-threatening. Vetmedin, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim, is the medicine that can help increase the lifespan of dogs with heart disease. *Description* Vetmedin for dogs is an inodilator drug that comes in chewable tablet form. Doses of the FDA approved drug allows the blood vessels to remain dilated. Dilated blood vessels reduce stress on th... more »
Shareholder First Global Capitalism
Writing in this morning's *Guardian, *Robert Reich explains what is behind GM's decision to close plants in Canada and the United States. But, first, he takes a trip down memory lane: Much has changed since 1953. Then, GM was the largest employer in America and had only a few operations around the rest of the world. Now Wal-Mart is the largest employer in America, and GM is a global corporation that makes and sells just about everywhere. Moreover, in the 1950s, a third of America’s workforce was unionized, and GM was as accountable to the United Auto Workers as it was to GM’s sha... more »
World News Briefs -- December 3, ,2018
*Reuters:** Yemen foes set to attend Sweden peace talks after coalition allows wounded evacuation* Yemen’s Houthi group is expected to travel to Sweden as early as Monday for peace talks after the Saudi-led coalition approved the evacuation of some of their wounded for treatment, paving the way for negotiations to end the nearly four-year-old war. U.N. special envoy Martin Griffiths arrived in the Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Monday to escort the Houthi delegation, a U.N. source told Reuters. The Saudi-backed government has said it would follow the Houthis to the talks, the firs... more »
ACE Inhibitors Linked to an Increased Cancer Risk
A recent study published in The BMJ (British Medical Journal), angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. A 14% higher risk to be exact. The drugs have been out for over 30 years. Now we find this out? How many people have died from this drug class that is also notorious for […] The post ACE Inhibitors Linked to an Increased Cancer Risk appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Natural Alternative Remedies Instead of ACE Inhibitors
There has been a lot in the news recently about pharmaceutical drug recalls. Most affected have been the class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB’s). These drugs are most often used for hypertension, but also for people after a heart attack and those who suffer from congestive heart failure. The […] The post Natural Alternative Remedies Instead of ACE Inhibitors appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
A colleague included plagiarized material in your grant proposal. Are you liable?
Last month, a judge recommended that a former University of Kansas Medical Center professor be banned from Federal U.S. funding for two years. The ban came after an investigation showed that the researcher, Rakesh Srivastava, had submitted a grant application that was heavily plagiarized from someone else’s. But there’s far more to the case, as … Continue reading A colleague included plagiarized material in your grant proposal. Are you liable?
Bush 41, 1992, and thoughts
I never voted for GHW Bush because I was a Democrat then and apolitical. Clueless on campus described me, even though all my values were the same then as now. I was pro-life, pro-capitalism, pro-America. However, I remember telling my Republican friends in 1992 that they had elected Bill Clinton by voting for the 3rd party candidate Ross Perot who got 19% of the vote. You do have to wonder how different the executive office might be today, and the world, if Bush 41 had had 2 terms. Shoulda, coulda, woulda is useless, but it's still a good reminder that Republicans don't work tog... more »
SURE, BLAME TRUMP FOR THE GOP'S CLIMATE DENIALISM IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER
There's a great deal of climate change denialism in Republican Party, and *The Washington Post*'s Matt Viser says it's all Donald Trump's fault: As President Trump’s rejection of climate science isolates the United States on the world stage, illustrated by the small U.S. delegation dispatched to this week’s United Nations climate summit in Poland, he has also presided over a transformation in the Republican Party — placing climate change skepticism squarely in the GOP’s ideological mainstream. Yes, according to Viser, "the two major political parties ... not long ago largely shared ... more »
Google and the End of Your Private Homelife
For people that are too lazy to write out a shopping list, actually check their calendar, call to book a restaurant table, get out of bed or wait until they get home to turn on the coffee maker or turn on an oven, we have this: ...and this: As if this amount of so-called smart technology weren't invasive enough and just in case you wanted to stay ahead of your neighbours, Google has recently patented a smart-home automated system that has the capability to eavesdrop on your entire life at home. Patent Number US 10,114,351 B2 dated October 30, 2018 is for a "Smart-Home Automation... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, December 3, 2018
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Jazz @ Girassol Carioca Hostel (Lapa) – Every Monday, this is the place to go to get a dose of free jazz in Lapa, at the newly opened Girassol […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, December 3, 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Climate change requires we convert the U.S. war machine now!
*Banner made by artist Russell Wray from Hancock, Maine* This is the message we will be carrying to Bath Iron Works (BIW) during the next Navy destroyer 'christening' protest. (We don't know the date of that event yet.) At this point 53 people from across Maine and the US have signed up to commit non-violent civil disobedience outside the shipyard during the ceremony. Others will be there at the protest to hold signs and banners like the one above calling for the conversion of the shipyard to build sustainable technologies so that we can give the future generations a real chanc... more »
The hard truth about the migrant caravan (VIDEO)
An well-thought-out documentary video about the migrant caravans undoes months of fake news by the mainstream press in about seven minutes. The post The hard truth about the migrant caravan (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
In Historic Decision, Qatar Unexpectedly Says Will Quit OPEC Jan. 1
The post In Historic Decision, Qatar Unexpectedly Says Will Quit OPEC Jan. 1 appeared first on The Duran.
Italy Backs Down: Yields Slide As Populists Cave On Deficit Target
The post Italy Backs Down: Yields Slide As Populists Cave On Deficit Target appeared first on The Duran.
Carmaker Shares Surge After Trump Mysteriously Tweets China Will Reverse Auto Tariffs
The post Carmaker Shares Surge After Trump Mysteriously Tweets China Will Reverse Auto Tariffs appeared first on The Duran.
What Poroshenko Gets Wrong – H.W. Bush And The Ukraine
The post What Poroshenko Gets Wrong – H.W. Bush And The Ukraine appeared first on The Duran.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 3, 2018
*The Guardian:* *Don't underestimate UK capabilities, MI6 chief to warn Russia* *Alex Younger will say present era calls for ‘fourth generation of espionage’* The head of MI6 will warn Russia not to underestimate the UK’s ability to retaliate in the wake of the Salisbury nerve agent attack, in a speech in which he will explain why Britain is developing “fourth-generation” espionage for a new and disturbing age. Alex Younger will also set out how his agency, known formally as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is preparing to strengthen ties with sister agencies in Europe ami... more »
The Russian Minority Question In Estonia (II)
It is obvious that the more the Russian minority is integrated into the society socially and culturally, the more likely a person is to generate real loyalty to Estonia as “his/her own” society. However, taking into account the present Estonian minority policy, it is much predictable that Estonia's Russian-speakers will much more tend towards a separation but not towards the integration. The post The Russian Minority Question In Estonia (II) appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The big lessons of political advertising in 2018
Travis N. Ridout, Professor of Government and Public Policy, Washington State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Health care dominated 2018's political ads. Digital advertising grew, but hasn't yet killed TV's share. And dark money favored Democrats, say scholars studying the volume and content of campaign ads.
1 in 4 government officials accused of sexual misconduct in the #MeToo era is still in office today
Jamillah Williams, Associate Professor of Law, Georgetown University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Between November 2016 and October 2018, more than 130 government officials were publicly accused of sexual harassment or assault.
Thinkers Must Confine Themselves to the Area of Their Expertise
Thomas Reid; Ayn RandThomas Reid, in the final paragraph of *An Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense*, notes that all the thinkers who attempt to develop a theory of everything, end up creating work that is lacking in quality and significance. He gives the example of Galileo and Newton, who, he says, managed to create works of timeless importance because they confined themselves to the core area of their expertise. Here’s an excerpt: If Galileo had attempted a complete system of natural philosophy, he had, probably, done little service to mankind: but by c... more »
How We Pay For The Green New Deal Is Easier Than You Think
I watch Stephanie Kelton videos on YouTube and I talk with her on the phone but one of the reasons I ventured out of balmy Los Angeles for the frozen shores of Lake Champlain was because I knew Stephanie would be speaking at Berniepalooza. She didn’t disappoint and speaking with her and watching her on the Green New Deal panels were highlights of my rare trip back east. On the other hand, reading her *HuffPo* Green New Deal piece over the weekend, co-authored by Andres Bernal and Greg Carlock, might’ve been a way to… not schlepp all the way to icy Vermont. The Green New Deal is th... more »
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*Hey millennials, it's not your school's job to teach you life skills* I came across a post I wrote a while back, five years almost to the day in fact, about a workshop I had attended at my daughter’s school as she transitioned into high school. One year to go, and she’s about to transition into the real world. Where did that time go? The purpose of the workshop was to talk about our hopes and concerns for our daughters as they entered into high school, I wrote then. “Parents were worried about bullying, time management, study skills, social media, friendship groups ... all valid...more »
Will Saudi Arabia Acquire Nuclear Weapons?
Saudi Arabia's plans for nuclear follow the construction of the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant. due to come online next year. Arun Girija / Enec / AFP *Paul R. Pillar, National Interest*: *Why Saudi Arabia Will Acquire Nuclear Weapons* *If the Trump administration continues to turn its nuclear negotiations into a boondoggle, then nothing will prevent Riyadh from building bombs.* The Trump administration’s handling of nuclear negotiations with Saudi Arabia promises to lay bare some realities about security issues and nuclear programs in that part of the world that the administr... more »
The human and environmental cost of mining lithium and cobalt
By Paul Homewood A hard hitting documentary from the German public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, about the human and environmental cost of mining lithium and cobalt: https://p.dw.com/p/38vpF If you can’t watch the whole of it, I would suggest watching the first 6 minutes, and from 15 minutes to 22 minutes. Advertisements
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*Accident Leads to Incredible Discovery, Regrowing Coral Reefs Like Never Before* When you have a task to complete, many times it seems best to hunker down and focus solely on finishing that task until it's done. Whether that's writing a novel, making sales calls or writing lesson plans, putting everything else out of your mind and getting to work is a proven means to accomplish your goals. When you have blinders or tunnel vision, though, you often forget to stop to smell the roses or see what's going on around you and what valuable lessons or insights you might be missing. Plen... more »
The Pentagon Wants To Genetically Engineer Marine Microorganisms To Detect Enemy Subs
*Defense One: **The US Military Is Genetically Engineering New Life Forms To Detect Enemy Subs* The Pentagon is also looking at living camouflage, self-healing paint, and a variety of other applications of engineered organisms, but the basic science remains a challenge. How do you detect submarines in an expanse as large as the ocean? The U.S. military hopes that common marine microorganisms might be genetically engineered into living tripwires to signal the passage of enemy subs, underwater vessels, or even divers. It’s one of many potential military applications for so-called en... more »