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Warning: Chemicals Common in Toothpaste and Personal Care Items are Causing Early Puberty
*Alex Pietrowski* - New research shows how these chemicals are disrupting development.
'The only problem our economy has': Trump blasts Federal Reserve
Just In - 9 hours ago
As global markets decline for their eighth-straight day, US President Donald Trump intervenes with yet another attack on his country's independent economic managers.
The Air Force Is Trying to Figure Out the Best China War Strategy
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* "When we look at our pacing threat of China, we got to think differently about how we do things." *It's innovation born of necessity. "When we look at our pacing threat of China, we got to think differently about how we do things," Brown said.* The U.S. Air Force is rewriting its war plan for the Pacific, the flying branch's new commander for the region told reporters at the Pentagon in late November. *(This first appeared last month.)* Gen. Charles Brown, commander of Pacific Air Forces, said he wants smaller groups of U.S. warplanes to rapidly mov... more »
Christian Bale reunites with Big Short director to take a swing at Dick Cheney
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In the angry, irreverent biopic Vice, political horror is served up as absurdist comedy, led by Christian Bale who is packing on the awards-baiting pounds.
Truckload of goodwill fuels Christmas love in the Northern Territory bush
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A Christmas drive held by an op shop deep in the Northern Territory bush receives an unprecedented truckload of love from around the globe.
Christmas and the subtle art of giving a fork
Just In - 9 hours ago
Despite advice that in order to live you best life you should care less about trivial things, we really do give a f***. And this might just be a gift of Christianity to the Western soul, writes Justine Toh.
Orphans Christmases offer connections for those left alone on the holidays
For many, Christmas is a time of food, family gatherings and the odd bit of drama over present double-ups and seating arrangements — but not everyone has family to spend it with.
Decorations bring familiar Christmas cheer to Iraqi family in Tasmania
It's been 10 years since Nada, Athir and their children left Iraq, and eight since they settled in Tasmania — they say that if there's one thing about Christmas that reminds them of home, it's the decorations.
Trump’s Syrian withdrawal and other surprises attract interest
President Trump's announcements of troop withdrawals in Syria and possibly Afghanistan invite surprise and scorn. The post Trump’s Syrian withdrawal and other surprises attract interest appeared first on The Duran.
GHGs Endangerment? Evidence?
Once again Stanford University (my alma mater) fills its stocking with coal instead of scientific gifts. It is often said, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” As we will see, a recent Stanford climate change publication makes over-the-top claims based upon suppositions rather than evidence. The paper published in Science is Strengthened scientific support […]
A happy, blessed and holy Christmas to all my friends and readers
May the blessings of the season be with you, now and forever, and may we never forget the reason we're celebrating - which has nothing to do with food, gifts or parties! I won't post tomorrow, Christmas day. I'll take the day to be with family and friends. God bless you all. Peter
Venezuelan Exodus Has Brazil At A Breaking Point
Venezuelans stand with luggage on the border between Venezuela and Brazil, near the Brazilian city of Pacaraima, Roraima state, Brazil November 16, 2017. REUTERS/Nacho Doce *The Guardian:* *'The strain is too much': Venezuelan exodus has Brazil at breaking point * As Brazil threatens to quit the new UN migration pact, its border-town shelters are bursting at the seams, with hundreds more arriving each day. A short distance from the Venezuelan border, Venessa Márquez and Jesús Andrade sit in the fading light, surrounded by their possessions and waiting to hear if they’ll be given a... more »
Whaddaya know, I'm with Chomsky
Rebel-held Douma, May 2017, photo by ABD DOUMANY/AFP/Getty Images, via TheOdysseyOnline. "Let's declare victory and go home." There was a lot of logic to that position in the Vietnam case, as had become clear to everybody by the time the Ford administration got around to it, about seven years too late for the victory-declaration part. But what was really needed in that case was for the United States to *lose* the war, as did duly happen, and for somebody to win, namely the Communist Party of Vietnam and its armed wing, the People's Army, which was fully prepared to take power, thou... more »
Tree Stump Conundrum
Between 60 and 40 thousand years ago, during the middle of the last glacial, atmospheric CO2 levels hovered around 200 ppm – half of today’s concentration. Tree stumps dated to this period have been discovered 600-700 meters atop the modern treeline in the Russian Altai mountains. This suggests surface air temperatures were between 2°C and … Continue reading "Tree Stump Conundrum"
10 Days Left to Save the Planet; Tony Heller of RealScience at his Best
FOURTH NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT (Source) Other Notes I’ve Stumbled Upon: Marcus Aurelius becomes the last of the Five Good Emperors. A keen philosopher with a surprisingly modern voice, he is best loved for the aphorism: “The aim of life is not to align oneself with the majority but to avoid finding oneself in the ranks … Continue reading "10 Days Left to Save the Planet; Tony Heller of RealScience at his Best"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls CEOs Of The Six Biggest Banks In The U.S. To Discuss The Stock Market And The Slowing Down Of The Economy
*The Independent:* *US treasury secretary calls CEOs of six biggest banks as stocks plummet* *S&P 500 on track for biggest percentage decline in December since Great Depression* Donald Trump‘s treasury secretary has called the CEOs of six of the biggest banks in the United States and made plans to convene a “plunge protection team“ amid an ongoing fall in American stocks. US shares have fallen sharply in recent weeks on concerns over slowing economic growth, with the S&P 500 index on track for its biggest percentage decline in December since the Great Depression. “Today I conven... more »
How Can So Many Scientists Be So Wrong About The Pause?
By Paul Homewood From GWPF: Using simple statistics it looked at and dismissed over 200 peer-reviewed papers that analysed the pause and concluded it was a real phenomenon. How did they, and the IPCC, get it all so wrong? Source: Clive Best Nobody who keeps an eye on climate research will be at […]
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Glory to God in the highest, the Greater Doxology, is the song the angels sang at Christ’s birth. Perhaps no other song, no other phrase, so greatly expresses the joy of the moment. I love all the children in this … Continue reading →
The tsunami death toll in Indonesia is likely to hit more than 400
The tsunami death toll in Indonesia is likely to hit more than 400 Chika Mori and Kanako Itamae Modern Tokyo Times The brutal tsunami that hit Indonesia is likely to result in the deaths of more than 400 hundred people. Currently, the death toll is 373 people but with over 120 people still missing – […]
The Creator Writings: Trust Yourself!
It is time to begin trusting yourself as much as The Universe trusts you!
President Trump Will Be Spending The Christmas Holidays Pondering A Replacement For Defense Secretary Mattis
*The Guardian:* *Trump ponders Jim Mattis successor with non-military figures in the frame* * Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton among possible replacements * Trump brings forward departure piqued by resignation letter Names under consideration to replace Jim Mattis as US defense secretary are “not all military”, a leading Trump ally said, as the president pushed the respected retired marine general out of the White House door. Mattis resigned this week but Trump brought forward his departure from the end of February to 1 January, piqued by a resignation letter which was strongly if im... more »
Musings On Iraq In The News
Musings On Iraq was cited in "Iraq After ISIL, Sub-State Actors, Local Forces, and the Micro-Politics of Control" by Erica Gaston and Andras Derzsi-Horvath for the Global Public Policy Institute and "Irak: Anbar provins - sikkerhetssituasjonen per november 2018" by Landinfo. I was quoted by Paul Iddon in "Why doesn't Iraq do more to prevent Turkish airstrikes?" for Rudaw and by Michael Weiss in "As Trump Vows to leave Syria, Kurds fear a power grab by Iran and Russia" for Yahoo. Musings On Iraq's full citations and original work
The Corporate Oligarchy Sustains Itself By Making Ignorance An Equal Strength
[image: "I am a Commodity" by zoshalucyna on DeviantArt] With the rise of industrialism and the creation of modern technology, governments have gained the ability to impose virtually all-encompassing control over their populations. This has been shown in Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, North Korea, and the other regimes that have used their modern surveillance and military powers to tightly police millions of people. But open repression from the state makes people hate their rulers. So, throughout most Western nations, and in countries like Israel… The post The Corporate Oligarchy Sust... more »
Ginsburg’s Lung Cancer Surgery: Who Will Trump Nominate to Replace Her?
[image: ginsburg-s-lung-cancer-surgery-who-will-trump-nominate-to-replace-her] If God’s plans for Ginsburg happen to override Ginsburg’s during Trump’s presidency, who would the president be likely to pick to replace her?
Pakistani Smuggler Brought Illegals Suspected of Terror Ties Into U.S.
[image: pakistani-smuggler-brought-illegals-suspected-of-terror-ties-into-u-s] President Trump was right. Nestled in the protective horde of migrants who marched for the U.S. border beginning October 12 might well be an Islamic terrorist.
Type 2 Diabetes: Medical Groups Disagree on What Your A1c Goals Should Be
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has written a guidance statement for providers to use when selecting targets for pharmacologic treatment of type 2 diabetes. In other words, they share how aggressive clinicians should be when it comes to using … Continue reading →
7 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day
After a more relaxed summer schedule, it’s time to get back into the routine of things. If you tend to do more meal planning during the school year, here are seven low-carb breakfast recipes to put on your radar. Blueberry … Continue reading →
Big Pharma Returning to U.S. Price Hikes in January After Pause
Novartis AG and Bayer AG are among nearly 30 drugmakers that have taken steps to raise the U.S. prices of their medicines in January, ending a self-declared halt to increases made by a pharma industry under pressure from the Trump … Continue reading →
Once you get rid of these 25 toxic thoughts and attachments, you’ll have a much better 2019
So I know you’re probably thinking… There’s no way I’ll ever be happy. And look, I know that feeling. Seriously, 3 years ago I was a complete mess. But now? I’m more peaceful and happy than I’ve ever been. And … Continue reading →
Lifestyle Change Curbs Need for Antihypertensive Agents
For many men and women with high blood pressure, lifestyle interventions can reduce the need for antihypertensive medications, a secondary analysis of the ENCORE study suggests. “A motivated hypertensive patient who embraces lifestyle modification strategies may not require treatment with … Continue reading →
Exercise Found to Rival Meds at Lowering Blood Pressure
For people with hypertension, an exercise program may lower blood pressure (BP) almost as effectively as antihypertensive medications, conclude the authors of a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). In an analysis of studies that included almost 40,000 patients, evidence-based … Continue reading →
When Working in the Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware
When you must work in the cold, always be prepared and be aware. Workers in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Exposure to cold can be an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situation. For outdoor workers, what constitutes … Continue reading →
Go Green for the Holidays
Make sustainable holiday choices when you are shopping, traveling, sending cards, decorating, and choosing gifts. When you save energy and resources, you protect the environment and safeguard health both now and for the future. Are you one of those organized … Continue reading →
This is How Google will Collapse
Reporting from the very near, post-Google future Google made almost all its money from ads. It was a booming business — until it wasn’t. Here’s how things looked right before the most spectacular crash the technology industry had ever seen. The crumbling … Continue reading →
How Technology is Hijacking Your Mind — from a Magician and Google Design Ethicist
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they’ve been fooled.” — Unknown. I’m an expert on how technology hijacks our psychological vulnerabilities. That’s why I spent the last three years as a Design Ethicist at Google caring about how … Continue reading →
Was Jim Mattis the Last 'Adult' in Trump’s Room?
[image: undefined] The idea Mattis was the “adult in the room,” the moral and intellectual restraint on Trump’s evil wishes, is tired. We’ve been recycling that one for two years and more now, as various “adults” were christened as such and rose and fell in the eyes of the media — Flynn, McMaster, Tillerson, Kelly, and now Mattis (the media regards Pompeo and Bolton as “dangerous” and thus not adults. Nobody else seems to make the news.) Despite these adults’ irregularly scheduled regular departures, there has been no catastrophe, no war with Iran or China, no dismantlement of NATO,... more »
Troops Out of Syria and Afghanistan? That’s a Good Start!
[image: undefined] We all had a big shock this week when, seemingly out of the blue, President Trump announced that he was removing US troops from Syria and would draw down half of the remaining US troops in Afghanistan. The president told us the troops were in Syria to fight ISIS and with ISIS nearly gone the Syrians and their allies could finish the job. All of a sudden the Trump haters who for two years had been telling us that the president was dangerous because he might get us in a war, were telling us that the president is dangerous because he was getting us out of a war! The... more »
They shall not grow old
Today at the gym I heard about "They shall not grow old" a film about WWI using British footage, and by the magic of technology, massaged to make a wonderful retrospective. As far as I can tell it is/was available only Dec. 17 and Dec. 27, which means we have another chance. In Columbus it's at Cinemark on Bethel Rd., 1 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-they-shall-not-grow-old-review-20181215-story.html 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the end of that terrible war that wiped out a generation of European men. Americans entered it late, but the ... more »
Yes, There is a War Between Science and Religion
*Jerry Coyne* - Science and religion are not only in conflict, but represent incompatible ways of viewing the world.
Screentime is Making Kids Moody, Crazy and Lazy
*Victoria L. Dunckley M.D.* - 6 Ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated.
Research: Fasting for 72 Hours Can Regenerate The Entire Immune System
*Christina Sarich* - Anybody can cook, but not just anyone has the discipline to fast.
30 Startling and Little Known Facts About America
*Isaac Davis* - Do you know what type of government we really have?
US State Dept Increases Funding for Ukrainian Navy in Response to ‘Dangerous Escalation’
*Antiwar.com* | Another opportunity to endorse Ukraine’s position while condemning Russia.
Despite reluctance, adult-use marijuana could be a priority for RI lawmakers in 2019
Opportunities for new and brisk cannabis businesses could develop in a number of states that might legalize adult-use marijuana in 2019, according to some industry experts. One state on that radar is Rhode Island. And, noting some hesitancy, the state’s Democratic lawmakers said they will likely discuss whether to legalize recreational cannabis in 2019. Gov. […] Despite reluctance, adult-use marijuana could be a priority for RI lawmakers in 2019 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BREAKING: Special report concerning tomorrow!
*MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018According to practiced observers:* We forgot to mention the fact that tomorrow is Christmas Day. For that reason, we won't be posting today or tomorrow. Wednesday's a long ways off. *Also this:* "the balls the chains red and gold the fluffy threads i'll give them all to you to hold..." We frequently recommend it.
Jefferson Airship vs. Aurora Crash
As I was working on the articles about the Jefferson Airship crash, I wondered what was the difference between that event and the Aurora, Texas, crash. Both were reported in the newspaper which was supposed to add some credibility to the stories. But Aurora has been splashed all over the media since the 1960s including documentaries, magazine articles and mentions in books, and even a movie about the disaster. Jefferson is rarely mentioned and often relegated to a mere couple of sentences in obscure books or buried in the detail of more popular ones. Aurora, Texas. Photo only import... more »
Security In Iraq Dec 15-21, 2018
(Iraqi News) For the fourth week in a row there has just been around 20 incidents in Iraq. This marks the lowest weekly totals since Musings On Iraq began tracking security in Iraq. It appears that the Islamic State is stepping back from carrying out attacks this winter. There were 23 incidents December 15-21, 2018. There were 22 the week before, and 22 the first week of December and 28 the last full week of November. No area has been in double figures since the start of the month. Anbar and Ninewa were tied with 5 for most during the week. *Security Incidents In Iraq By Province... more »
Senator Rand Paul Owns the Warmongers in D.C. with an Epic End of the Year Tweet Storm
[image: paul] Taking a break from the busy legislative season, US Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) had a field day on Twitter, roasting President Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham and John Bolton among others. The post Senator Rand Paul Owns the Warmongers in D.C. with an Epic End of the Year Tweet Storm appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Mainstream Media Now Openly Reporting on the Elite Lining Up to Ingest the Blood of Children
[image: blood] What was once a conspiracy theory is now the subject of mainstream media reports as more and more of the elite begin lining up to ingest the blood of children. The post Mainstream Media Now Openly Reporting on the Elite Lining Up to Ingest the Blood of Children appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
To “Celebrate” Christmas, Police to Forcibly Remove City’s Entire Homeless Population
[image: homeless] To "celebrate" Christmas eve the city's police department will be conducting a sweep of the city streets to forcibly remove the homeless population. The post To “Celebrate” Christmas, Police to Forcibly Remove City’s Entire Homeless Population appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Editor's Note
Just a heads-up. Blogging will be light during the holiday season. I will blog when I can.
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 24
1922 Anglo-Iraq declaration to League of Nations talked about giving Kurds rights and own govt in their region 1938 Golden Square army colonels overthrew PM Jamil Midfai for trying to remove pan-Arab officers Coup backed by Nuri al-Said who became PM and Taha al-Hashimi who became Def Min Rashid al-Gaylani became Chamberlain of Royal Office (Musings On Iraq book review *The Role of the Military In Politics, A case study of Iraq to 1941*) 1938 PM Said moved to punish ex-PM Sulaiman 1963 Arif govt promised to settle problems with foreign oil companies 1980 Iraq air force bombed Iran... more »
Orlando Sentinel: Coal plants linked to huge cancer spike, says massive lawsuit
At the end of last week, residents of east Orange County filed a lawsuit alleging that the coal-burning power plants in Orlando have poisoned their direct environments with “metal, chemical and radioactive residues that have triggered a local spike in rare cancer cases.”1 The lawsuit covers nearly 30,000 residents and 15,000 homes (including those in Avalon Park, […] The post Orlando Sentinel: Coal plants linked to huge cancer spike, says massive lawsuit appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: FDA warns some antibiotics can cause fatal heart damage
Last week, the FDA announced that certain Fluoroquinolone antibiotics might “raise the risk of an aortic dissection.”1 Fluoroquinolones, which are a commonly prescribed to treat upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections, include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin), gemifloxacin (Factive) and moxifloxacin (Avelox). RELATED STORY: Black Box Drugs: What to know & what you can do […] The post NBC: FDA warns some antibiotics can cause fatal heart damage appeared first on Health Nut News.
The 12 days of Christmas — an updated carol for the Trump era
On the first day of Trump-mas The Trumpster gave to me A tape of him taking a pee. On the second day of Trump-mas The Trumpster gave to me Two Mnuchins munching And a tape of him taking a pee. On the third day of Trump-mas The Trumpster gave to me Three stock markets crashing Two Mnuchins munching And a tape of him taking a pee. On the fourth day of Trump-mas The Trumpster gave to me Four Flynns pleading guilty Three stock markets crashing Two Mnuchins munching And a tape of him taking a pee. On the fifth day of Trump-mas The Trumpster gave to me Fox and Friends Four guilty Flynns Th... more »
It’s Not Just a Trade War; It’s Not Just China – Its Russia, Too
The post It’s Not Just a Trade War; It’s Not Just China – Its Russia, Too appeared first on The Duran.
Mattis Marks End of the Global War on Terror
The post Mattis Marks End of the Global War on Terror appeared first on The Duran.
Michael Isikoff Cuts His Losses at ‘Russian Roulette’ December 19, 2018
The post Michael Isikoff Cuts His Losses at ‘Russian Roulette’ December 19, 2018 appeared first on The Duran.
Send the Mad Dog to the Corporate Kennel
The post Send the Mad Dog to the Corporate Kennel appeared first on The Duran.
Panic Grips the Markets and the Trump Administration
The post Panic Grips the Markets and the Trump Administration appeared first on The Duran.
Netanyahu Dissolves Israeli Parliament, Calls For New Elections In Risky Political Gambit
The post Netanyahu Dissolves Israeli Parliament, Calls For New Elections In Risky Political Gambit appeared first on The Duran.
Early 2019 to be challenging for Russian economy, says minister
The post Early 2019 to be challenging for Russian economy, says minister appeared first on The Duran.
Timoshenko describes Ukraine’s local elections as Armageddon
The post Timoshenko describes Ukraine’s local elections as Armageddon appeared first on The Duran.
Poroshenko Bloc says its candidates win in 52 of 78 communities in local elections in Ukraine
The post Poroshenko Bloc says its candidates win in 52 of 78 communities in local elections in Ukraine appeared first on The Duran.
Parade in Bethlehem as pilgrims flock to Jesus’ birthplace for Christmas Eve
Pilgrims from around the world gathered in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas Eve on Monday. The celebrations are due to culminate with a midnight mass at the Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Jesus is believed to have been born. Palestinian scouts and a bagpipe band took part in the annual parade through […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi warplane bombs Saudi Coalition in eastern Sanaa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a new attack on the Saudi Coalition troops in the eastern countryside of the Sanaa Governorate this afternoon. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion bombed the Saudi Coalition troops in the eastern part of the Nihm District with their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia doubts US will withdraw troops from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Ryabkov, said on Monday that he doubts the U.S. will withdraw from Syria, despite the recent announcement from President Donald Trump. “The U.S.’ presence in Syria is based on a combination of interests,” Ryabkov began. “I don’t believe the U.S. will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Aerial footage shows Krakatau volcano’s eruption after tsunami (video)
Aerial footage shows the eruption of Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait on Sunday, a day after a deadly tsunami that killed at least 281 people and injured over 1,000. According to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), the possible cause of the tsunami was undersea landslides following the eruption of the Anak […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large Syrian Army convoy heads to east Syria as US forces pullout
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – A large Syrian Arab Army (SAA) convoy made their way to the eastern region of Syria, today, after receiving orders to redeploy to the Euphrates River Valley area of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. The Syrian Arab Army convoy reportedly left the southeastern countryside of the Idlib, where they were positioned […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian forces fire anti-ship missiles during Crimea drills
Battalions of the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Bal anti-ship missile systems held drills on the Crimean Peninsula, the Fleet’s press office reported on Monday. “Battalions of the Black Sea Fleet’s Bal anti-ship missile systems have completed their planned exercises in Crimea. The crews of the firing batteries performed measures to change the combat order and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Coalition kills several Houthi fighters in successful ambush
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition carried out a successful ambush in the Al-Jawf Governorate of Yemen, Sunday, killing and wounding several members of the Houthi forces. According to pro-government media, the Saudi Coalition troops in the Mojama region of Al-Jawf carried out a well-timed ambush against a group of Houthi fighters that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish-led forces send massive convoy to Turkish Army lines in northern Syria (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) sent a large convoy of reinforcements to the front-lines of Manbij in northern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported. According to the SOHR report, the Manbij Military Council of the Syrian Democratic Forces sent reinforcements to the front-lines after the Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battle for northern Yemen intensifies as Saudi Coalition attempts to advance in key district
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:15 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition resumed their offensive in the strategic Nihm District of the Sana’a Governorate, today, targeting the several hilltops that are currently under the control of the Houthi forces. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Saudi Coalition and the pro-government Yemeni Army troops began their attack on Monday by storming […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: US Coalition bombs bridge being reconstructed by Syrian Army in Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) – The U.S. Coalition carried out a new airstrike in the Euphrates River Valley region of Deir Ezzor, today, targeting an area near the front-lines of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to a military source in Damascus, the U.S. Coalition bombed the Halbiyah-Zalbiyah Bridge that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US is leaving Syria because of failed Middle East policy: Syrian ambassador
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – Syrian Ambassador to India Riad Abbas told the Sputnik News Agency in an interview on Monday that the U.S. is leaving Syria because of their failed Middle East policy. “The US projects failed in the Middle East as they cannot go more and more by this policy. Syrian forces have defeated the US followers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Big Wins for Privacy and Free Speech: 2018 in Review
By Cindy Cohn and Michael Rosenbloom As 2018 draws to a close, we’ve gathered together some of EFF’s key legal wins this year. Some of... more »
HOV Lane Discounts to be Replaced With a Customer Rewards Spying Program
By MassPrivateI Corporations will go to incredible lengths to dream up new ways to convince the public to accept government spying. Take the Arlington Texas... more »
Trump Has A Twitter Presidency. Is Twitter Important In The House Too?
*The Tweeter by Nancy Ohanian* There are about 30 members of the House with twitter followings over 100,000-- and just 5 with over a million followers. This is an indication of power-- the power to communicate to a large number of people and make a message go viral and fundraising power as well. The average member has around 30,000 followers. Some of these accounts have big followings because the member is on MSNBC, CNN or Fox frequently. With some it comes with the office they hold and with a few it's because their accounts are lively and controversial-- or because they are. Do an... more »
Alternative Funding
I testified before the Washington State Senate last year, and at the 45 minute mark Democratic Senator Kevin Ranker weighed in, saying that my thoroughly documented historical presentation of largely New York Times articles – was “alternative facts.” Here is … Continue reading →
Oregon approves medical cannabis deliveries in banned areas, raises buy limits
Oregon regulators will allow medical marijuana to be delivered to patients who live in areas of the state where licensed cannabis activity is prohibited and also increase the daily purchase limits for MMJ cardholders. The rules approved by the state Liquor Control Commission go into effect Dec. 28, according to the Statesman Journal. The commission […] Oregon approves medical cannabis deliveries in banned areas, raises buy limits is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Selling the war machine on Christmas
By Will Griffin - The Peace Report What would Jesus say about this?
With Depreciation of Currency, Brazilians Spend Less Abroad
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The uncertainties of the new administration as well as the appreciation of the U.S. dollar in relation to the Brazilian real led many Brazilians to reduce their spending abroad in November, according to Brazil’s Central Bank (CB). Foreign expenses registered by Brazilian travelers decreased […] The post With Depreciation of Currency, Brazilians Spend Less Abroad appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Symphony Orchestra to Host ‘One Night in Vienna’ this Week
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Wednesday, December 26th, and Thursday, December 27th, will see Rio’s illustrious ‘Theatro Municipal’ (Municipal Theater) musically transformed into a Viennese ballroom as the ‘Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira’ (Brazilian Symphony Orchestra) present their new show ‘Uma Noite em Viena’ (One Night in Vienna). To mark the […] The post Brazilian Symphony Orchestra to Host ‘One Night in Vienna’ this Week appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif Sentenced To 7 Years For Corruption
*DW:* *Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 7 years for corruption* *The three-time prime minister was handed a new prison sentence and was acquitted on charges relating to upscale properties in London. Sharif has claimed the charges against him are politically motivated.* An anti-corruption court in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in prison for corruption on Monday. The court acquitted him of charges related to the purchase of upscale apartments in London, but found that Sharif was unable to prove the source of ... more »
Israel To Hold Elections In April
*CNN:* *Israel set for early elections as coalition decides to dissolve Knesset * (CNN)The leaders of Israel's coalition government decided on Monday to dissolve the Knesset and hold early elections in April, nearly eight months earlier than required by law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition a razor-thin majority, and has been struggling to pass a new bill that would extend the military draft to ultra-Orthodox Jewish students. At a press conference at the Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu confirmed "the heads of the coalition parties decided, in agreement and un... more »
Will Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford Follow US Defense Secretary Mattis And Resign?
Generals Mark Milley and Joseph Dunford (Wikimedia) *Military Times:* *With Mattis leaving the Pentagon, is Dunford next to go?* With Thursday’s announcement that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis had resigned over disagreement with the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw all U.S. forces from Syria, among other splits, all eyes turned to the military’s top-ranking officer to see if he would be following suit. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford was traveling overseas on his annual visit to troops over the holidays when the news broke of Mattis'... more »
U.S. Gen. Joseph Dunford Addresses Talk Of An Afghanistan Pullout At A Base South Of Kabul
*Stars and Stripes: **Dunford addresses talk of Afghanistan pullout at holiday USO show* CAMP DAHLKE WEST, Afghanistan – The mission for troops in Afghanistan continues as planned, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said amid reports of a partial pullout from the country, while speaking in front of hundreds of U.S. troops gathered at a USO celebrity holiday event Monday. “There’s all kinds of rumors swirling around,” Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford said. “The mission you have today is the same as the mission you had yesterday.” The Trump administration reportedly ordered the Pe... more »
Pentagon: Order For The U.S. Military Withdrawal From Syria Has Been Signed
*Channel News Asia/AFP:* *Order for US military withdrawal from Syria signed: Pentagon* WASHINGTON: The order has been signed for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, where they have been deployed to assist in the war against the Islamic State jihadist group, a US military spokesperson said on Sunday (Dec 23). "The execute order for Syria has been signed," the spokesperson told AFP, without providing further details. US President Donald Trump has declared the jihadist group "largely defeated", and made the surprise decision to bring US forces home - a move that many US p... more »
That's telling him!
A wannabe carjacker got the fright of his life in Midlothian, Texas when his intended victim objected. He was sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot, waiting for his wife to finish shopping, when a man and woman approached his car. Police identified the suspects as 21-year-old Caleb Michael Jefferson and 17-year-old Niyah Williams. The man asked the victim, "What's up?" Caught off guard, the victim thought he might know the man, who entered the vehicle and sat beside the driver. A woman got in, too, sitting directly behind the driver. By then, the victim realized he didn't know... more »
Russia phasing out US dollar in military contracts in favor of local currencies – trade minister
All contracts on delivery of the S-400 air defense missile systems are clinched either in rubles or in local currencies of the buyer countries. The post Russia phasing out US dollar in military contracts in favor of local currencies – trade minister appeared first on The Duran.
The Coming Franco-German Bust-Up
The Euroskeptics’ main opponents are not politicians in their own countries, but rather Macron and Merkel. The post The Coming Franco-German Bust-Up appeared first on The Duran.
Ho Ho No?! Washington Bears Gifts For Kiev’s Neo-Nazi Warmongering Regime
The Kiev regime will feel emboldened to take its warmongering against Russia to an even more reckless level. The post Ho Ho No?! Washington Bears Gifts For Kiev’s Neo-Nazi Warmongering Regime appeared first on The Duran.
Putin shines in presser, as hysteria grips UK media
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 46. The post Putin shines in presser, as hysteria grips UK media appeared first on The Duran.
The U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ships Continue To Be A Maintenanace Nightmare
*Popular Mechanics:* *Two Years After Breakdown, This Littoral Combat Ship is Back in the Fleet* The long repair period highlighted the many problems plaguing the Navy’s latest class of ships. The USS Freedom is rejoining the fleet more than two years after an engine breakdown sidelined the vessel. That's good news for the Freedom, sure, but the lengthy repair only underscores the multitude of problems the U.S. Navy has experienced with this new breed of ships—ships that might be functionally obsolete before they really even get going. When it was commissioned in 2008, USS Freedo... more »
“…it is the change in temperature compared to what we’ve been used to that matters.” – Part 3
Originally posted on Bob Tisdale - Climate Observations: In this post, we’re going to present monthly mean TMIN and TMAX Near-Land Surface Air Temperatures (not in anomaly form) for a group of ten (10) Countries in an effort to add a little perspective to global warming. The list of countries, which follows, will, hopefully, reflect…
Is President Trump Becoming More Assertive In His Role As Commander In Chief?
*James George Jatras, Strategic Culture:* *Did Someone Slip Donald Trump Some Kind of Political Viagra?* This has been an extraordinary week. After two years of getting rolled by the Washington establishment, it seems that President Donald Trump woke up and suddenly realized, “Hey – I’m the president! I have the legal authority to do stuff!” * He has announced his order to withdraw US troops from Syria. * His Defense Secretary James Mattis has resigned. There are rumors National Security Adviser John Bolton may go too. (Please take Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with you!) * He ... more »
Anticipation…
The Secret Sam was my favorite Christmas present as a child. I still have it, and I will keep it, or perhaps pass it on to a grandchild. Oh, how I was excited and hoping the year I asked … Continue reading →
Israel to head to polls in April amid corruption probes against PM Netanyahu
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Embroiled in a simmering corruption probe, Benjamin Netanyahu is to face a sizeable test to his leadership of Israel as it heads to early elections in 2019.
A forgotten Christmas carol, unheard for 550 years, is being brought back to life
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The hidden Christmas carol called Parit Virgo filium, discovered in a 15th-century manuscript at Cambridge University Library, will be recreated and performed by the Newcastle Cathedral.
Sudan protests spill over into football match as fans and police clash
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Fans in the stadium during an African Champions League match in Sudan chant "the people want to bring down the regime" in the latest scenes of unrest against President Omar Bashir.
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From Jenna Orkin Diseases From Millions of Years Ago Are Awakening Because of Melting Ice Industrial Hemp Legalized Trump Planning to Pull 7,000 Troops from Afghanistan, Reducing Force by Half Parrot Uses Alexa to Order Watermelon, Lightbulbs While Owner Is Out At least 222 people are dead and 800 are injured in Indonesia after a tsunami triggered by a volcano Cigarette butts polluting the ocean may be causing arsenic, lead, and nicotine to build up in your food Rumors Swirl As Mystery Firm Takes Fight With Mueller To Supreme CourtYellow Vests Chase French Police Out Of Champs Elysee... more »
During This Season
Every so often, my back rebels and I can't sit or stand at the computer for any length of time. I have recently experienced another such rebellion. But I am on the mend, and I will be back on a regular basis shortly. I can't let this opportunity go by without sending every one my best wishes for these holidays. This is the time of year when we contemplate Peace On Earth and Good Will To All. Given what we face, we desperately need more of each commodity. May you know both peace and good will during this season. Image: Queens Symphony Orchestra
Taiwan Just Dumped the F-35 for the F-16V. Here's Why.
*Wendell Minnick* *Security, * Taipei wants to go in a different direction. *Key point: Taiwan will also retire its ageing Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft due to high maintenance costs and to make room in the budget for new F-16s. Of the sixty fighters France sold Taiwan in the 1990s, fifty-six remain operational. “We would like to resale the Mirage fighters to a third country,” said one source.* TAIPEI - Taiwan’s air force will cease campaigning for the F-35 Lightning stealth fighter aircraft and will, instead, reissue a request to the U.S. government for F-16 fighters. *(This f... more »
Air Battle: What If an F-14 (That Iran Still Flies) Battled a Stealth F-22 Raptor?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Iran vs. America (in the air). *Key point: Iran has upgraded its Tomcats with new avionics and potentially new weapons, but only a handful of Tehran’s F-14s are in flyable condition—perhaps as few as 20 aircraft.* With the United States withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal with Iran, a war with Tehran seems to be a distinct possibility. In the event of a military conflict between Washington and Tehran, there is also the ever growing possibility that the White House might seek regime change in Iran. *(This first appeared ... more »
Russia Is Arming Its Tanks with a Controversial New 'Bullet'
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Think uranium shells Russia is arming its tanks with controversial depleted uranium shells. While depleted uranium, or DU, is extremely dense and can punch through thick tank armor, many believe that these shells release small doses of radiation, like miniature neutron bombs. The U.S. has used DU shells in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. A Russian Defense Ministry bulletin said Russian T-80BV tanks would be armed with these powerful munitions, according to Russia’s TASS news agency. The bulletin noted that “the T-80BVM (the letter M stands for ‘mod... more »
Is Boeing's 'New' F-15X Fighter Really Joining the U.S. Air Force?
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * If purchased, the F-15X aircraft will reportedly end up in the hands of several Air National Guard units as a replacement for the service’s current F-15C aircraft. But at the moment, it appears any acquisition of the advanced F-15 variant will prove an uphill battle within the Pentagon. Brace yourselves: the Department of Defense is eyeing a brand new variant of the storied F-15 Eagle to rule the skies, the U.S. military’s first purchase of the storied aircraft in more than 15 years. Bloomberg Government reports that the Pentagon plan... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, December 24, 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. PARTY: Natal Eletrônico @ Dama de Aço (Humaitá) – One of Rio’s most exciting new nightclubs promises a night of pre-Christmas dancing and fun. The line up is almost endless, […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, December 24, 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Military Operation In Syria
U.S. Air Force *Task & Purpose*: *Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria* Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria Two U.S. Air Force pilots have been awarded the National Aeronautic Association’s Mackay Trophy for “most meritorious flight” of 2017, in recognition of their providing close air support to more than 50 American and Syrian Democratic Forces troops who were pinned down by enemy fire. On May 2, 2017, A-10 Thunderbolt pilots Maj. Tyler Schultz and Capt. Samantha Harve... more »
How the U.S. Senate is Instigating a Hot War With Russia
While the rest of us are distracted while we firm up our Christmas plans and finishup the last minute shopping that we are all prone to do, the United States Senate has been busy on another front; taking measures that could well lead to a hot war with Russia given the recent international incident between Russia and Ukraine in the Kerch Strait. Senator Ron Johnson (R- Wis) and Richard Durban (D-Ill) and 39 of their colleagues introduced a Senate Resolution on December 19, 2019 which calls for "a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the ca... more »
Ukraine Wants The UK Navy To Send A Warship Through The Kerch Strait To See 'How Russia Reacts'
Defence Minister Poltorak and Defence Secretary @GavinWilliamson receiving a briefing on board HMS Echo while in Odesa. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/uOufGPWbNX — Judith Gough (@JudithGoughFCO) December 21, 2018 *Zero Hedge:* *Ukrainian Official Urges UK Navy To Cross Kerch Strait "To See How Russia Reacts"* Despite relative calm ensuing in the area of the dangerous Nov. 25 Kerch Strait incident, Ukrainian officials have continued making media statements suggesting escalation could still yet be on the horizon. On Friday a deputy minister in Kiev urged the British Navy to send a warshi... more »
11 health dangers of sitting too long, and how it’s slowly crippling your body
Today, sitting for extended periods of time has become a part of our everyday lives. Whether it be due to driving in a car, to sitting at your desk through the work day or even sitting around in your own home watching television, there is evidence that too much sitting can be unfavorable to your […] The post 11 health dangers of sitting too long, and how it’s slowly crippling your body appeared first on Health Nut News.
Is IBS caused by a Vitamin D deficiency?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal disorder in the U.S. An estimated $1.6 billion is spent on treatments each year. Depending on the source, data suggests anywhere from 10 to 25 percent of Americans struggle with this condition. RELATED STORY: Belly fat linked to Vitamin D deficiency IBS is completely different from […] The post Is IBS caused by a Vitamin D deficiency? appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: President signs Farm Bill, legalizing hemp/CBD (which is great for our CBD line and for many!)
On Thursday, just in time for Christmas, President Trump made hemp cultivation and sale legal nationwide when he signed the Farm Bill. This action now “paves the way for a growing industry that includes cannabidiol oil,”1 something we are certainly very happy about. (Hemp has a much lower level of THC.) RELATED STORY: Does CBD […] The post NBC: President signs Farm Bill, legalizing hemp/CBD (which is great for our CBD line and for many!) appeared first on Health Nut News.
The President is Ending the Policy of 'Perpetual War'— Now the American People Have to Replace It
U.S. establishment figures and media are hysterical over the resignation of Gen. James Mattis as Defense Secretary. But it is President Donald Trump's policy actions that matter, not the degree to which his Cabinet and other appointees, or his "fellow" Republicans in Congress, agree with him. Withdrawal of American troops from Syria and Afghanistan is one of those things the American people who elected Trump President hoped, against hope, that he would do. Those troops have been fighting "the perpetual war" on behalf of British geopolitical designs and regime-change desires sinc... more »
Silent Night: The Story Of The Carol That Led To The Christmas Truce Of 1914
Few Christmas carols evoke the season of peace and goodwill as readily as Silent Night. Two popular stories contribute to its appeal: one concerning the circumstances of its composition in Oberndorf, near Salzburg in Austria, and the other its role in the Christmas Truce of 1914 when the opposing forces walked out of their trenches to greet their enemies and share food and drink. But its lyrical and musical content are also important factors in understanding its enduring popularity, and Christmas Eve 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of its performance. read more
The Yellow Vest movement is the symbol of our justified anger and will destroy the clique of NWO Globalists
*Anger, says St Paisios, will stop the Globalists and overthrow the NWO.* *He uses the Greek word Thimio, anger fury, outrage, in his Spiritual Counsels when talking about a vision of an olive tree with three branches and the NWO* *Two branches will be useless against the NWO, he says (one dry, the other rotten) but a third branch, he says, will be full of anger and it will grow quickly, and that is why he was hopeful that the NWO will be brought down.* *The English translation has only power and not anger in this passage.* *But it is our justified anger which is now in the process ... more »
Ho Ho!… Washington Bears Gifts for Kiev’s Neo-Nazi Warmongering Regime
Just as Trump announced that he is pulling U.S. troops from Syria (illegally there for four years), the same administration is stepping up its military involvement in Ukraine
On December 24
Off to the gym before starting the real workout in the kitchen preparing for our Christmas Eve dinner. Coach Tyler sent an e-mail workout with squats, bridges and step jacks, which I won't do because I'll be busy. "T’was the workout before Christmas and it’s made to be done in your house… While your kids and family are perhaps stirring, like a not so little mouse… Your exercise shoes are tied with great care… And you know, that St. Nicholas soon would be there…"
Mary’s Yes
I was listening to Benedict XVI's "Jesus of Nazareth; the infancy narratives" (2012, Random House) this morning and he noted St. Bernard's homily about Mary's Yes. So I just had to look it up, first in my books on spirituality of the middle ages, and then on the internet. Although his personality was a bit prickly, his writings are wonderful. "The price of our salvation is offered to you. We shall be set free at once if you consent. In the eternal Word of God we all came to be, and behold, we die. In your brief response we are to be remade in order to be recalled to life." http... more »
Music of the day – O Holy Night
Originally posted on Stella's Place: From Stella. What a beautiful performance of this song. Stella's Place View original post
NAZI KILLER ANGELA MERKEL TO VISIT ATHENS IN JANUARY, ONE MONTH BEFORE MY NEW SHOW TRIAL AND EXECUTION DATE, SET BY HER
*Globalist killer thug Angela Merkel is expected to visit Greece during the second week of January to show support to another Globalist in danger of being lynched, Alexis Tsipras.* *Tsipras is facing the same situation as Macron for his role in trying to have me murdered for warning the Greeks and others about plans to wipe them out using vaccines and for pushing the Macedonia civil war plot and trying to destroy the Orthodox church in a secret plot.* *https://greece.greekreporter.com/2018/12/23/german-chancellor-merkel-to-visit-athens-on-january-10-11/* *The next date set for my s... more »
Americans eye Canada’s cannabis edibles market, but wary of costly regulations
U.S. marijuana companies are keeping a close eye on the development of Canada’s edibles sector, but executives say the regulations proposed by Health Canada will be burdensome for manufacturers – and ultimately make them less competitive with the illicit market. Canada’s health department unveiled its proposed rules for edible cannabis and infused beverages, extracts and topicals […] Americans eye Canada’s cannabis edibles market, but wary of costly regulations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Chart: Arizona’s medical marijuana market grows toward maturity
Patient growth in Arizona’s vast medical cannabis industry shows signs of slowing as the market matures. From January 2018 to November 2018, Arizona added more than 27,000 new patients, boosting patient counts 17% to above 183,000. While this helps the state maintain its status as one of the nation’s largest medical marijuana markets, Arizona is […] Chart: Arizona’s medical marijuana market grows toward maturity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Turkish forces given ‘green light’ to launch Manbij offensive: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Turkish military and their rebel allies have been given the “green light” to begin their offensive to capture the key town of Manbij in northern Aleppo, the Yeni Safak publication reported on Monday. According to the Yeni Safak report, more than 8,000 Turkish soldiers and Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy over ex-PM Maliki’s recent comments
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry summoned the deputy charge d’affaires at the Iraqi embassy on Monday to denounce footage of former Iraqi prime minister Nuri al-Maliki criticizing Manama’s crackdown on the Shiite opposition, Reuters said. The politician attended a meeting last week organized by the February 14 movement, Bahraini activists who Manama designated a terrorist group in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Israel to hold early elections in April 2019
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – Israel will be holding early elections on April 9th, 2019, the coalition leaders announced on Monday afternoon. No further details were released. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Macron ‘regrets’ Trump’s decision to withdrawal troops from Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron has bemoaned the decision by his US counterpart to withdraw troops from Syria. Such a move is unbecoming of any “ally,” since they should be “reliable” and “fight shoulder to shoulder,” he said. “I very deeply regret the decision made on Syria,” Macron said on Sunday, speaking at a news conference during […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Coalition troops retake 15 districts from Al-Qaeda in southern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition and their Yemeni allies managed to retake several districts from the Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in the southern region of Yemen on Monday. According to the military commander of the pro-government Yemeni Army, their troops and the Saudi Coalition captured 15 districts that were occupied […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Kurdish-led forces advancing in southeast Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continued their field operations recently in the southeastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate as they look to clear the last Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) pocket east of the Euphrates. Since capturing the key town of Hajin, the Syrian Democratic Forces have been working to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels amass near key town of Manbij
Turkish-backed Syrian forces have reinforced the area around the town of Manbij, a rebel spokesman said on Monday, as they prepare for a withdrawal of U.S. troops following Washington’s surprise decision to pull out of Syria. The heightened military activity comes as Ankara and Washington have agreed to coordinate on the U.S. withdrawal. U.S. President […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS terrorists sent Scandinavian beheading video to grieving mother
Gruesome footage and hundreds of uncensored images of the two backpackers, Louisa Jespersen from Denmark and Maren Ueland from Norway, who were found dead in Morocco, have reportedly been sent to one of the victims’ mothers. The horrific photos feature severed and partially severed heads of one of the girls. It is unclear if the photos were taken by the murderers or investigators, but they were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army foils militant infiltration attempt in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) foiled another infiltration attempt by the Islamist rebels in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate. According to a military communique from the nearby town of Mhardeh, the militants of Jaysh Al-Izza attempted to sneak past the Syrian Arab Army’s lines in Tal Bizam on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish Army presence in Idlib agreed upon by Syrian gov’t: Russian FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – The Turkish Army’s presence in the Idlib province has been agreed upon by the Syrian government, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday. In addition to his comments on the Idlib situation, the Russian Foreign Minister commented on the recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on the future […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan calls Netanyahu a ‘tyrant’ as verbal feud heats up
The verbal feud between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated on Sunday after the Turkish leader accused Netanyahu of committing “state terror” during a speech in Ankara. “You kick women, children; you kick babies and drag them away with your soldiers and your police,” said Erdogan in response to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia offers to deploy Syrian border guards to protect Euphrates Valley: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The Russian Federation offered the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to deploy the Syrian border guards to the Euphrates River Valley in order to protect the region, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Sunday. Similar reports surfaced from pro-government media over the weekend, with some publications claiming that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US troops remain inside key city in northern Aleppo (video)
On the video, shot on Sunday morning, one can see a column of four military cars with US flags patrolling Manbij’s Jisr As-Sarb street. “They were coming from Al-Ayoun district located near the positions of the Turkey-backed Syrian opposition,” an eyewitness said. He added that the US military was also conducting foot patrol of Manbij’s streets and markets, and they were escorted […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Algeria blasts Turkey over alleged arms shipment to Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:15 P.M.) – An Algerian official told the Saudi-owned Al-Watan publication on Monday that the allege Turkish arms shipment to Libya has threatened the stability of the region. According to Al-Watan, the unnamed Algerian official claimed that the alleged Turkish arms was “a real declaration of war against us,” as rockets and 48 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US signs official order to withdraw all forces from Syria
The order for the withdrawal of US troops from Syria has been signed, a Pentagon official confirmed to TASS. The execute order has been signed, the official said, declining to provide further operational details. CNN reported earlier that “the order to withdraw US forces from Syria has been signed”. On December 19, US President Donald […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 150 Russian air defense soldiers leave Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A large number of Russian air defense personnel have been withdrawn from Syria after completing their assigned mission, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced this morning. “More than 150 servicemen of the air defense missile regiment of the Central Military District have returned home after successfully performing tasks to protect […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Daesh’s second-in-command killed in eastern Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) second-in-command in Syria was allegedly killed in eastern Syria this past week after a U.S. Coalition warplane bombed the terrorist group’s positions near the Iraqi border. According to reports, Sinan Al-Dulaimi (nom de guerre “Abu Hajar Al-Anbari” was killed when a U.S. Coalition warplane bombed the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran seeking to build 100,000 man force in Syria: IDF chief
In the past four years, the Israeli army has mainly focused on preventing Iran’s “entrenchment in Syria”, according to outgoing Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief Gadi Eisenkot. He is due to wrap up his four-year tenure next month. Eisenkot claimed that Tehran’s alleged plan on its permanent military presence in Syria had been endorsed by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Henceforth, Only Invertebrates And Opportunists Need Apply
Writing for the conservative *Washington Examiner*, Salena Zito reminded her readers that "In the wake of an election where Republicans lost 40 seats, Trump has careened, strategy-free, toward a shutdown, negotiating only with himself. He's blowing up the staff that gave wary Republicans confidence, and in the realm of foreign policy, he's abandoning the Reaganite conservative part of his coalition to the consternation of Israel and the delight of dictators in Moscow and Ankara. Trump won by bringing wary nationalists and populists into a conservative party. But the tail cannot w... more »
MACRON HAS TO HIDE IN CHAD TO AVOID LYNCHING, SUGGESTS LE MONDE, YELLOW VESTS TRY TO STORM HIS HOUSE
* A NEW BANQUE DE FRANCE, LIKE A NEW BANCA ITALIA, CAN BE UP A RUNNING IN JANUARY 2019 AND ISSUING DEBT FREE MONEY* *WILL BRING IMMEDIATE AND LONG LASTING BOOST TO FRENCH ECONOMY* *NO EU ARTICLE FORBIDS IT* *AND IF THE EU OBJECT, THE FRENCH CAN BRING CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE ECB AND EU AND GLOBALSITS OVER THE PRIVATE CREATION OF MONEY (FRAUD) AND THE SWIN FLU VACCINE ETC* *MACRON RESIGN!* *Le Monde has noted hat Globalist banker Emmanuel Macron went to Chad to hide in an army base during the weekend of protests by Yellow Vests.* *https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2... more »
UN MIGRANT PACT? FIRST CONVOY ARRIVES IN GREECE TO TAKE MIGRANTS BACK TO NETHERLANDS
*A foundation in the Netherlands has organized a bus and a fleet of cars to bring migrants directly from the Greek island camps back in a sign of what may become commonplace under the new UN migrant pact.* *https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/dutch-convoy-sets-off-greece-hoping-migrants-59955313* *Organizers say they have written to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for permission to bring migrants out of Greece.* *Yet, they seem cynically unconcerned about the Dutch government's permission, and it will be the Dutch government which will have to bear the cost **of kee... more »
Richard Branson Defies Sea Level Rise
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler From the “Independent?”: Does anybody look forward to that last day of holiday? The one where you’re kicked out of your fancy resort before noon, and then spend the rest of the day waiting for your transfer? Or the one where you spend the day at the beach and […]
Trump's song and dance routine over the Federal Reserve shows the Globalist banksters are panicking
*Donald Trump has threatened to fire the Federal Reserve Chairman over his interest rate increases in another piece of theatre designed to fool the American public. * *https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-recognizes-doesnt-authority-fire-fed-chairman-mulvaney/story?id=59977720* *T* *rump does not need to fire anyone. He needs to pass laws to change the system, specifically, repeal the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 to return to the historical norm of state issued currency.* *Read a a propaganda piece on the Federal Reserve System from establishment media Politico with my fact based, co... more »
The Many Health Benefits of Sleeping Naked
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Billionaires and royals are rushing to teach their kids Mandarin
https://www.businessinsider.in/Billionaires-and-royals-are-rushing-to-teach-their-kids-Mandarin/articleshow/61568800.cms
Choking on a foreign body: a physiological study of the effectiveness of abdominal thrust manoeuvres to increase thoracic pressure.
https://thorax.bmj.com/content/72/6/576.long
Blueberries and Dark Chocolate Hold Secrets
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/11/20/amp/blueberry-chocolate-anti-aging-compounds.aspx?__twitter_impression=true
Measured energy content of frequently purchased restaurant meals: multi-country cross sectional study
https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4864
Tim Spector: Butter or margarine? Food religion challenged.
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/12/17/tim-spector-butter-or-margarine-food-religion-challenged/
Tarragon: Benefits, Uses and Recipes
https://articles.mercola.com/herbs-spices/amp/tarragon.aspx?__twitter_impression=true
Classical and quantum computers are vying for superiority
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07801-3?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic&utm_campaign=NGMT_2_JAL_Nature
3 ways AI will improve healthcare in 2019
https://thenextweb.com/contributors/2018/12/22/3-ways-ai-will-improve-healthcare-in-2019/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
Arctic loses 14,000 tons of water each second.
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-12/24/c_137694093.htm
Merry Xmas
2019 is going to be a momentous year for the UK as we finally leave the EU empire and start life anew as an independent nation outside the direct control of EU bureaucrats. But, in the old Roman empire, the … Continue reading →
Exxon Knew
Had Exxon only listened to climate scientists 40 years ago, they could have saved us from global cooling and the coming ice age. In 1974, the Polar Vortex was caused by global cooling. But now it is caused by global … Continue reading →
Merck poised to ramp upEbola vaccine production
*The mainstream media is pushing the narrative that the world's stockpile of Ebola vaccines needs to be increased massively to deal with an expansion in Ebola cases, currently confined to the DR Congo.* *Maybe the UK is using this narrative to justify stockpiling Ebola vaccines in secret ahead of Brexit chaos.* *From Timeslive.co.za* *Doubts are growing about whether the world’s emergency stockpile of 300,000 Ebola vaccine doses is enough to control future epidemics as the deadly disease moves out of rural forest areas and into urban mega-cities.* *Outbreak response experts at the ... more »