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Do You See Police As Bringers Of Law And Order Or As An Alien Occupation Force?
Late last month we looked at some solutions to the devastating problems inherent in hair-trigger police brutality. We heard a diverse array of opinions-- from Ice-T, The Clash and Millions of Dead Cops to ex-police officers Frank Serpico and Redditt Hudson. Here are half a dozen from legendary New York City police detective Serpico: *1. Strengthen the selection process and psychological screening process for police recruits.* Police departments are simply a microcosm of the greater society. If your screening standards encourage corrupt and forceful tendencies, you will end up wit... more »
China Promises To Invest $250 In Latin America
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (front R) walks with China's President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, January 7, 2015. Andy Wong/REUTERS *Jim Wyss, McClatchy, CSM *-- *As oil prices fall, Latin America and China get cozier* *WNU Editor: *I suspect that there will be many "strings" on this money. *More News On China Pledging To Invest $250 Billion In Latin America* China's Xi woos Latin America with $250 bln investments -- Reuters China to boost investment in Latin America to $250bn within decade -- RT China Plans to Invest Extra... more »
United Nations: Ukraine Close To 'Humanitarian Catastrophe'
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) from eastern Ukraine queue as they wait for the opening of a volunteer centre in Kiev December 6, 2014. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/Files *Reuters: More than 1 million flee, Ukraine close to "humanitarian catastrophe"* *WNU Editor: *My family, friends, and contacts in Ukraine are all telling me the same thing .... the Ukraine economy and government social services have collapsed. To say that everything is bleak is an understatement. *Update:* Situation in Ukraine ‘nearing humanitarian catastrophe’ – Amnesty Intl (RT)
Sri Lankan Election Shocker: President Mahinda Rajapaksa Concedes Defeat
Presidential candidate Mithripala Sirisena waves at his supporters as he leaves after casting his vote for the presidential election in Polonnaruwa January 8, 2015. Credit: Reuters/Stringer *Bloomberg*: *Rajapaksa Concedes Defeat in Sri Lanka Election Surprise* *WNU Editor*: This is a shock. When I first started this blog it was the Sri Lankan civil war that I was focused on (after Iraq and Afghanistan), and it is from this experience that I got to know a lot about Sri Lanka, its politics, and it's leader (President Mahinda Rajapaksa). This was also the first time that I covered a ... more »
A First-Hand Account Of The Terrorist Attack In Paris
Let me use the words I am not allowed to use on Ricochet. You motherfuckers. We will kill you. Every one of you. Believe it. #JeSuisCharlie — Claire Berlinski (@ClaireBerlinski) January 7, 2015 *Claire Berlinski, Time* -- *The Irreplaceable Staff of Charlie Hebdo* *WNU Editor: *Claire Berlinski was walking right past the Charlie Hedbo offices .... when she came upon the scene of the terrorist massacre. I posted her link that described what she saw yesterday .... but her complete recap is posted below. In the above Time commentary she explains what France lost when the cartoonists... more »
Altering the Human Appearance with Face Hacking
*Video -* Here's a video that shows the wonders of face hacking with the use of the latest technology. The post Altering the Human Appearance with Face Hacking appeared first on Waking Times.
The Agenda to Promote the Dark Side – The Music Industry Exposed
*David Gardner* - When we start to look deeper into the popular music industry we can begin to see an undercurrent opposed to the values of spirituality and inner development... The post The Agenda to Promote the Dark Side – The Music Industry Exposed appeared first on Waking Times.
Airbus VS Boeing
The Airbus A350 which is the answer to the question of how big a nightmare is the dreamliner. Just looking at the chart below whats the case for buying a Dreamliner? Currently its estimated Boeing loses $45 million on every sale. This as I understand it does not include warranty costs. If the troubled introduction of this plane is any indication they are going to be substantially more than any plane in history. When I see a plane take off and slowly rise up and away I am still filled with a sense of wonder. I have flown millions of miles but not on any of the three planes abo... more »
Class and Ideology in Sex Party Secrets
Like most students and Stokies who came of age in the Potteries, I used to go to *The Place*. Opened way back in 1963 it was one of the very first modern nightclubs, as we understand the term now. The building still stands but this little piece of local history closed down many moons ago. If you head there now for a nostalgic hit, you would find kicks of a very different sort on offer. For the last couple of years or so it's been home to *Adventures*. Like *The Place* at its height, hundreds of people flock to the venue from many miles around. *Adventures*, however, isn't somewhere ... more »
As the new Congress (aka "The Crackpot 114th") opens, we could laugh or we could weep
*Miss Mitch, er, beamed at Tuesday's swearing in in the Old Senate Chamber* *"After so many years of sluggish growth, we're finally starting to see some economic data that can provide a glimmer of hope. The uptick appears to coincide with the biggest political change of the Obama administration's long tenure in Washington: the expectation of a new Republican Congress."* *-- silver-tongued "Miss Mitch" McConnell,taking over the helm of the U.S. Senate yesterday* *by Ken* That's right. After six years of doing everything in his power to doodify the country, after the eight years whi... more »
Top 10 Geopolitical Risks of 2015
iStockPhoto *Ian Bremmer, Time*: *These Are the Top 10 Geopolitical Risks of 2015* *WNU Editor:* I agree with all 10. The weaponization of finance is one that I have not dedicated much coverage on .... but it is a powerful tool that can be used against certain countries .... Russia being one of them. I would also add Venezuela (oil/economic collapse), the rise of militant Islamic groups in the sub-Sahara, and Afghanistan to this list.
"my precious"
"It is of great worth to me, though I buy it with great pain."
2,000 Nigerians Feared Massacred In Massive Boko Haram Attack (Update)
*NBC:* *Boko Haram Torches Nigerian Town of Baga; 2,000 Missing: Senator* *WNU Editor:* With the fall of a major Nigerian base in this part of the country .... Boko Haram does not only have more (and better) weapons .... but there is now no one there to stop them. My gut is telling me that violence and destruction is happening on a massive scale in this part of Nigeria ... and the full extent of it will be known in 3 - 4 days. *More News On Reports Of Massive Boko Haram Attacks And Raids* Boko Haram Attacks Again: Thousands Feared Dead After Nigerian Towns Torched -- IBTimes Grues... more »
Principles Governing the Admissibility of Expert Evidence
*Meady v. Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp*., 2015 ONCA 6: [31] In considering the admissibility of the expert evidence, the trial judge correctly identified the test in *R. v. Mohan, *[1994] 2 S.C.R. 9, as explained by this court in *R. v. Abbey*, 2009 ONCA 624, 97 O.R. (3d) 330, leave to appeal to S.C.C. refused, [2010] S.C.C.A. No. 125. The test has four requirements: (a) the evidence must be relevant; (b) it must be necessary to assist the trier of fact; (c) it must not be subject to an exclusionary rule; and (d) the expert must be properly qualified. [32] The issu... more »
Irony Redux Abounds (But Is Universally (Dis)Missed Except by the Clear Eyed) Or Reasonably Paranoid
Love him or leave him. PCR always helps us see the tragic irony in the events defining our political world. And the possibility of our being played by those who benefit bigtime from our ignorance (or naïveté) about exactly what's happening and why. We end up generally only evincing shock and awe (which was the plan all along) - and swearing we'll be more observant in the future. (All I
Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- January 8, 2015
*Inside Story/Al Jazeera*:* Cartoon shooting: Is Islam to blame?* *Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- January 8, 2015* Europe’s Islam Debate Erupts as Paris Killers at Large -- James G. Neuger, Bloomberg Businessweek French magazine attack set to deepen Europe's 'culture war' -- Paul Taylor, Reuters France’s fight against terrorism incites attacks, analysts say -- Slobodan Lekic, Stars and Stripes Why We Stand With Charlie Hebdo - And You Should Too -- John Avlon, Daily Beast Je Suis Charlie: Stand Together in the Face of Violence -- Stefan Kuzmany, Spiegel Online Ayaan... more »
Mohawk Nation News KICKIN' ASS IN KAHNAWAKE
KICKIN' ASS IN KAHNAWAKE KICKIN' ASS IN KAHNAWAKE Please post and distribute. Nia:wen. MNN. Jan. 8, 2015. Someone out there besides Stephen Harper and the Board of Directors for the Corporation of Cana... View on mohawknationnews.com Preview by Yahoo
World News Briefs -- January 8, 2015 (Evening Edition)
Members of the French GIPN intervention police forces secure a neighbourhood in Corcy, northeast of Paris January 8, 2015. Credit: REUTERS/Christian Hartmann *Top Story:* *Armed French gendarmes swoop on villages in manhunt for newspaper attackers* -- Reuters *MIDDLE EAST* U.S. forces 'building pressure' *on Islamic State: military chief*. U.S.-led airstrikes continue in Iraq and Syria; *civilian deaths probed*. Islamic State targeted in 13 strikes* by U.S., allies -U.S. military*. Islamic State attacks *checkpoints in Iraq's Samarra*. String of attacks *leave many dead in Iraq*.... more »
As the Messiah was killed in France- AQ brought hell to Yemen
*To understand my Messiah reference - Je Suis Charlie = JeSus, Jesus or JC = Messianic Archetype* * To comprehend the non archetypal manipulation- In touch with reality* *Paris Attack. France Broke. Olive branch extended to Russia, chopped?* * A ton of great comments in both posts- * *W*hile the gullible masses were weeping over the* nonsensical* freedom of speech meme & other assorted perception management, Yemen and Yemenis were being terrorized. *50 young men dead.* *On January 7th- The same day as the Gladio style attack took place in Paris* *50 young men, all** at once. * Do t... more »
Jay Dyer: Esoteric Agenda- Perception Management- Hiding in Plain Sight
Very interesting and timely interview- Enjoy and share your thoughts on the subject!
Strategy of Tension
In 1990, alarming evidence of NATO-sponsored terrorist attacks came to light. This is the shocking story of Operation Gladio; a tale of espionage, conspiracy and political violence.
Dr. Steve Pieczenik On The Charlie Hebdo Attack, Plus Some Other Opinions And Reactions
"*Alex Jones:* You've seen the video, obviously, of the shooters. They look very professional. Colonel Shaffer says they look like above al-Qaeda. Who do you think they are? Do you have any ideas? *Dr. Steve Pieczenik:* I think they're very well-trained Yemeni, whether they're supported by the French who have very strong presence in the Maghreb and Yemen. . . The French have allowed this to happen. It's as simple as that. . . You have a country that is in such severe, I can't tell you how bad shape France is in that it is beyond redemption if they don't get rid of Hollande, if th... more »
“The $100 Trillion Reason Why Central Banks Are Terrified of Debt Deflation”
*“The $100 Trillion Reason Why Central Banks * *Are Terrified of Debt Deflation”* by Phoenix Capital Research “The world is turning Japanese. For over 20 years, Japan has been ground zero for the great Keynesian nightmare of Central Planning. Japan’s financial bubbles burst in 1989-1990. Since that time, Japan has seen little to no growth for thirty straight years. The Bank of Japan has dealt with this by running an effective zero percent interest rate policy and implementing over NINE different QE programs amounting to an amount of money equal to over 50% of Japanese GDP. Throughou... more »
Friday Morning Ramble: Don’t Cower #JeSuisCharlie
[image: Hebdo-Religions] There was only one real news event this week. Realise: [image: image] And (straight from the donkey’s mouth, i.e., the mouth of UK Imam Anjem Choudary writing in *USA Today*): “Contrary to popular misconception, Islam does not mean peace but rather means submission to the commands of Allah alone. Therefore, Muslims do not believe in the concept of freedom of expression, as their speech and actions are determined by divine revelation and not based on people's desires.” The good thing, perhaps the only good thing, to come out of the executions of 12 brave... more »
The Economy: “This Is a Very Powerful Rally' - *****onme”
*“This Is a Very Powerful Rally' - *****onme”* by Karl Denninger “Yeah, ok. It is if you look at the various price changes standing alone. But the internals tell a different story. Up/Down volume are nearly flat on both the Nasdaq and NYSE. TICK and TICK/Q have been trending down. Only TRIN remains solidly under 1 and has since the open. The big "spike" move overnight, and the "credit" for this move, appears to have come from Charlie Evans of the Chicago Fed who said that an interest rate increase would be a "disaster" in a speech. Well, perhaps, and the reason is not hard to figu... more »
"What Is The Point?"
"What is the point? We assume that every time we do anything we know what the consequences will be, i.e., more or less what we intend them to be. This is not only not always correct. It is wildly, crazily, stupidly, cross-eyed-blithering-insectly wrong!" - Douglas Adams, “The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide”
$57 Million Spent On A Broken Afghan Military Base
Members of the Afghan National Army special forces prepare to breach a doorway at a training compound near Kabul in May. (Photo by Spec. Connor Mendez/U.S. Army) *Washington Post:* *Watchdog: Afghan commando camp plagued with electricity and refueling problems* *WNU Editor*: Another example among many of corruption, incompetence, a lack of oversight, and no one being held accountable in the Afghan war. *Update: *Report: DOD spent $57M on broken Afghan base
There Are A Few Times When Even Blue Dogs Have Some Slight Value-- The GOP Rules Changes That Could Hoist Them On Their Own Petard
The devolution of the Republican Party I tend to think of the worst of the Blue Dog "Democrats"-- like Kyrsten Sinema (AZ), Dan Lipinski (IL) and Colin Peterson (MN)-- along with shameless careerists like Gwen Graham (FL), Patrick Murphy (FL) and Ann Kuster (NH)-- as less than worthless. They routinely sell out basic core Democratic values and the interests of working families for their own personal ambitions and calculations. In many ways they are worse than Republicans and teabaggers because they operate inside the Democratic conference and perpetually undercut progressive policy g... more »
Salt Lake Comic Con Giveaway!
It is not secret that I am a HUGE Doctor Who Fan. I pretty much love everything about it. When they first announced a Salt Lake Comic Con, I may have jumped up and down a little. I thought the last one was pretty epic with Paul McGann, John Barrowman and Eve Myles but this upcoming January one is going to be AMAZING with Karen Gillan, Billie Pipe and..... MATT SMITH. I can't wait to meet 11th! Read below for a chance to win ticket and maybe I will see you there! The wildly popular Kid Con is back too!*It's back! One of the most popular events ever and popular around the whole co... more »
In-school independent reading works
Sent to the New York Times, Jan 8 I was astounded to read that studies show that independent reading time in school has "litte connection" to more or better reading ("Study Finds Reading to Children of All Ages Grooms Them to Read More on Their Own," January 8). This claim, announced by the National Reading Panel nearly 15 years ago, was based on a small, incomplete sample of studies and was replete with errors in reporting. Study after study has confirmed by sustained silent reading works for all ages, first and second language, and in a variety of locations. Stephen Krashen... more »
France And Pakistan, Suffering From Islamic Extremism, Have Both Allowed Saudi Arabia And Qatar To Monopolize Their Mosques
*The stupid leaders of France and Pakistan have made their beds. * "The Persian Gulf Emirate of Qatar says it plans to invest €50 million ($65 million) in French suburbs that are home to hundreds of thousands of disgruntled Muslim immigrants. Qatar says its investment is intended to support small businesses in disadvantaged Muslim neighborhoods. *But Qatar, like Saudi Arabia, subscribes to the ultra-conservative Wahhabi sect of Islam, and critics say the emirate's real objective is to peddle its religious ideology among Muslims in France and other parts of Europe." *- *Soeren Kern,... more »
Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape
In the family of life, humankind’s two closest living relatives are bonobos and chimpanzees, two apes with strikingly different approaches to living. Ninety-eight percent of our DNA is the same as theirs. These three intelligent cousins share a common ancestor that lived five to seven million years ago. In his book, *Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape*, primatologist Frans de Waal does a superb job of comparing the three cousins, and the photos of Frans Lanting are fantastic. In Africa, chimps far outnumber bonobos, and inhabit a larger territory. The two never meet in the wild, because... more »
Top NATO Commander: Expect More US Casualties In Afghanistan
General Philip Breedlove in Afghanistan. Facebook *Stars and Stripes: **Expect more US casualties in Afghanistan, top NATO commander says* *WNU Editor:* This war is far from over. This is a must see .... *This new graphic shows the state of the U.S. war in Afghanistan* (Washington Post).
This Graphic Lists The Islamic State Targets That The U.S. Has Struck In Iraq And Syria
*Washington Post:* *What U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq and Syria have hit, in one graphic* *Previous Post:* U.S. Intensifies Its Campaign Against The Islamic State *My Comment*: They Pentagon is listing what they struck .... but no mention on the numbers of Islamic State fighters (and civilians) killed and wounded. My guess is that it is a number that is probably in the thousands.
Pentagon: The F-35's Main Gun Will Be Operational By 2017
Reuters *DoD Buzz:* *Pentagon: F-35 Gun Will Fire in 2017* *WNU Editor:* The Pentagon seems to be very sure of itself that the F-35 will have a gun that will fire by 2017 .... but as Dave Majumdar from The Daily Beast points out .... the Pentagon and Lockheed are being very careful on what they are promising .... *Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal* (Daily Beast). *Update #1:* F-35 Program Office: Gun Remains On Schedule -- Defense News *Update #2:* Lockheed Martin on F-35: No Gun Software Glitch; Sensor Upgrades Expected -- Roll Call
Mohammed's Murderous Minions
*Guest post by **Lindsay Perigo* Savage superstitionists have just slaughtered eight journalists in Paris for the crime of making fun of their paedophile prophet. Had these sub-excreta been around in Voltaire's day, Voltaire's day no doubt would have been brutally shortened. The free-thinking French philosopher wrote of the murderous Mohammed: But that a camel-merchant should stir up insurrection in his village; that in league with some miserable followers he persuades them that he talks with the angel Gabriel; that he boasts of having been carried to heaven, where he received in... more »
Paris False Flag Mossad Attack: 6 Points To Consider When Analyzing The Charlie Hebdo Attacks
I, like everyone else, have been watching all the reports coming over the Jew spew media and the alternative press trying to make sense of this "Paris shooting" that supposedly just took the lives of some 12 people…. I have been analyzing some of the reports coming in, and again like in previous shootings, something definitely stinks to high heaven and I suspect we are dealing with another false flag attack…. I also smell the telltale stench of the Mossad involved in this Paris attack as well… I came across the following report from the Activist Post online news site, at www.activis... more »
Last night's 'Newsnight'
Returning to the subject of yesterday's coverage of the Paris massacre, *Newsnight* was the worst of what I saw. Besides former* Charlie Hebdo *journalist Hélène Constanty, *Newsnight* made what Rod Liddle might called slight nods to 'faux impartiality' by including brief contributions from two voices critical of certain aspects of Muslim behaviour - Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Gil Mihaely... However, they were completely outnumbered by those much more attuned to the BBC's wavelength: Steve Bell of the *Guardian* tiptoeing around the central issue and proclaiming that all of us in Britain ... more »
REPRISE: Some propositions on free speech
Every year or so, I feel the need to restate some basic propositions that grow more important by the day… SOME PROPOSITIONS ON FREE SPEECH The right to free speech means the right to express one's ideas without danger of coercion, of physical suppression, or of interference by the state. The right to free speech means the right to offend. (It’s easy to argue for the expression of ideas you do agree with; the test is to argue against suppressing those you don’t.) The state’s job is to *protect* free expression, not to censor it. Censorship is interference by the state in the e... more »
Border Drones are Big Flop, audit says
By Brenda Norrell Censored News TUCSON -- The border drones are a big flop, says a new audit. As homeless children sleep on the streets of America on freezing nights, the US is spending millions on worthless drones and spy towers that do not work. But that doesn't discourage the United States government from wasting more money, now billions, on drones and spy towers for the southern border
The Weak Man of British Politics
In the *German Ideology*, Marx and Engels liken ideology to an image refracted through a *camera obscura* - everything is reversed, it's a world upside down. British politics today is much the same. The walls of Westminster, the media, the focus groups, the party propaganda conspire an aperture so tiny that light coming in from the real world is reproduced and projected all topsy turvy. And nowhere is the truer than for the largest of the governing parties, our friends the Conservatives. Consider this. The Tories lambast Labour for economic chaos. Tory austerity gave us economic st... more »
Award Winning Japanese Writer: "No Serious Examination of Who is to Blame" for Fukushima Accident
Full text of Murakami Interview: Award-winning writer Murakami reflects on role of literature today Jan 8 2015 http:// mainichi.jp/english/english/features/news/20141229p2a00m0na015000c.html [excerpted] With regard to the nuclear power plant problem, there has been no serious examination of who is to blame. Naturally there's a complicated web of guilty parties and victims, but if we leave things as they are, the conclusion is going to be: "The earthquake and tsunami were the culprits and the rest of us were just victims." Just like the war. That possibility worries me more than any... more »
U.S. To Base F-35s In England By 2020
© Flickr/ US Air Force/Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen *More News On The U.S. Basing Its First F-35s In England By 2020* Pentagon to Put F-35s in U.K. as U.S. Sheds Bases in Europe Air Force F-35 Squadrons Slated for RAF Lakenheath Basing -- US Department of Defense RAF Lakenheath to host first F-35A squadron in Europe -- Air Force Times US DoD confirms two F-35 squadrons will be based in UK -- Flight Global US to Permanently Base F-35 Fighters in Europe: Pentagon -- Sputnik US moving F-35 fighter jets to UK as Pentagon scales back European presence -- IBTimes
On the Road to Chaco today: Dineh Walking against Fracking
Dineh Walking against Fracking The Journey for our Existence Join them at Chaco campground tonight! Read more: http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2015/01/dine-walk-against-fracking-our-journey.html
Je Suis CHARLIE HEBDO!
*Today is January 7, 2015 and I am CHARLIE HEBDO!* http://www.charliehebdo.fr/index.html *Philosophical Comment Blog: Christian Munthe, Professor of Practical Philosophy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Chief interests are ethics/moral philosophy, political philosophy and their applications to practical issues*
As Budgets Decrease U.S. Closes 15 European Bases
First company-sized contingent of about 150 U.S. paratroopers from the U.S. Army's 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team based in Italy arrive in the airport in Riga, Latvia, April 24, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Ints Kalnins *Reuters*: *U.S. to cut European military bases as budgets shrink* *More News On Reports That The U.S. Will Be Closing 15 Military Bases in Europe* DoD Officials Announce European Infrastructure Consolidation -- US Department of Defense US military to close 15 bases in Europe -- BBC U.S. to reduce troops at European bases to save $500 million -- AP Pentagon to pull out ... more »
Untitled
*Renters In New Orleans Paid $1.8 Billion To Landlords Last Year ~WWNO* *Drawn and (French) Quartered: A spate of violent crime in the Vieux Carre has some blaming Mayor Mitch Landrieu ~Alex Woodward, Gambit * *On eve of construction, angry, concerned New Orleans residents challenge plan for new streetcar line ~Jeff Adelson, N.O. Advocate * *Fazendeville, the town razed to make way for the Chalmette National Monument ~Eve Abrams*
Curing Cancer Gently and Naturally
*Randi G. Fine* - Research using polls and questionnaires continue to show that 3 of every 4 doctors and scientists would refuse chemotherapy for themselves due to its devastating effects... The post Curing Cancer Gently and Naturally appeared first on Waking Times.
Mindful Living 101
*Infographic - *A great overview of why mindful awareness is a healthy skill and how to get started. The post Mindful Living 101 appeared first on Waking Times.
Victims Of The Charlie Hebdo Massacre
Police officer Ahmed Merabet (identified on Twitter, above) was killed while working in the area Charlie Hebdo's offices are located *WNU Editor:* Just some news links on the victims from yesterday's massacre at Charlie Hebdo. Charlie Hebdo attack: Victim obituaries -- BBC Victims of the Charlie Hebdo Massacre -- ABC News The 12 victims of the Paris shootings -- Financial Times Charlie Hebdo attack: The 12 victims of Paris shooting -- The Telegraph 'He died defending the right to ridicule his faith': France unites behind #JeSuisAhmed on Twitter in tribute to Muslim officer slain by fa... more »
First Picture Inside The Blood-Stained Charlie Hebdo Newsroom
(*Click on Image to Enlarge*) Shocking: The chilling image from the Charlie Hebdo office shows blood-stained wooden floors, papers strewn across the corridor *Daily Mail*: *First picture inside the blood-stained Charlie Hebdo newsroom: Chilling image reveals aftermath of Paris massacre that left 12 people dead* *My Comment*: A picture says a thousands words.
The Two Most Wanted Men In Europe
A call for witnesses released by the Paris Prefecture de Police January 8, 2015 shows the photos of two brothers Cherif Kouachi (L) and Said Kouachi, who are considered armed and dangerous, and are actively being sought in the investigation of the shooting at the Paris offices of satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday. Credit: Reuters/Paris Prefecture de Police/Handout via Reuters *ABC News: Paris Terror Attack: Inside the Manhunt for Charlie Hebdo Attackers* *WNU Editor:* Everyone is on the lookout for them. They cannot stay "underground" for too long. *More News ... more »
Opting Out Grows in Garden State as Parents Descend on Trenton
Full blown rebellion is underway in the Garden State as parents finally take their heads out of the sand and join forces with teachers and activists to protect their children from the destructive consequences of PARCC and Common Core's excessive and abusive high stakes testing. For many parents, right now the only way to protect their children from the anxiety, stress and despair caused by the upcoming PARCC exams, is opting out. Yesterday, so many people showed up in Trenton for an open hearing that they had to find extra rooms for the overflow crowd. Adam Clark of NJ.Com reported...more »
Here's how we deal with dangerous rogue cops in Idaho...
*a warning!* Benewah County Sheriff's Office January 2 · To whomever is setting these non-permitted traps, please stop. We've already had to free Deputy Vannatter twice this week. Also, as Deputy Fly found out, the powder on the powdered doughnuts you're using for bait is very hard to get out of our green uniforms. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this very delicate matter.
Charlie Hebdo Massacre News Updates -- January 8, 2015
*Daily Mail:* *Is this Paris gunmen's last stand? Fugitive Charlie Hebdo killers 'abandon car and hide out in woods' as special forces and police helicopters close in after dramatic chase through France* *Charlie Hebdo Massacre News Updates -- January 8, 2015* Charlie Hebdo attack: Live -- BBC Charlie Hebdo attack: French police descend on town in hunt for gunmen - live -- The Guardian Paris shooting suspects on the run - latest -- The Telegraph [Live] Armed police close in on Charlie Hebdo attack suspects -- Euronews Paris shootings live updates: Manhunt goes on as thousands gather ... more »
World News Briefs -- January 8, 2015
*Reuters*: *French police converge on small town after Paris attack suspects seen* *MIDDLE EAST* U.S.-led airstrikes continue in Iraq and Syria; *civilian deaths probed*. Islamic State targeted in 13 strikes* by U.S., allies -U.S. military*. Islamic State attacks *checkpoints in Iraq's Samarra*. String of attacks *leave many dead in Iraq*. Medical aid unable to *enter Syrian rebel-held Aleppo: WHO*. Winter storm brings misery* to Middle East refugees*. 'We are slowly dying here': Syrian refugees suffer* in storm-hit Lebanon*. Syrians largest refugee group *after Palestinians: U.... more »
BBC Guidelines: "The Prophet Mohammed must not be represented in any shape or form"
I wasn't aware, until BBC Watch pointed it out, that the BBC's Editorial Guidelines explicitly ban the BBC from using images of Mohammed: Due care and consideration must be made regarding the use of religious symbols in images which may cause offence. The Prophet Mohammed must not be represented in any shape or form. No other religion is protected by such a blanket prohibition. No other religion is treated with such sensitivity. Douglas Murray, writing in the *Daily Mail*, says: ....what happened yesterday – though the most appalling incident of its kind yet – is in many ways far ... more »
A Rick Mercer like German View on anti Russian Propaganda.
Also fascinating in free speech Germany this episode was banned. I wonder why? You have to click on CC lower right corner to get English Subtitles. H/T Organising Notes
Banning of Native American books, Mexican American Studies, goes to federal court
The banning of Mexican American Studies, and Chicano and Native American books, in Tucson schools, exposes Arizona's white privilege government By Brenda Norrell Censored News The banning of Chicano and Native American authors, and the Mexican American Studies program, in Tucson Public Schools, proceeds before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. The lawsuit is sure to
ALF 2: Opening Dinner Program
The 3rd Asia Liberty Forum (ALF) officially began last night here in Kathmandu, Nepal, with an Opening Dinner program. Conference venue is Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Big crowd, 200+ people from many countries. All photos here were posted in facebook and twitter by friends, none of them from my camera. Welcome remarks was given by Baishali Bomjon, head of the Asia Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) and Atlas representative for Asia. Very articulate lady, she discussed the various free market thinkers in Asia, from Lao Tzu to other recent Asian leaders, as well as a timeline of democr... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 8, 2015
French soldiers patrol near the Eiffel Tower in Paris as part of the highest level of "Vigipirate" security plan after a shooting at the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, Jan. 7, 2015. Photo by Reuters *Defense News:* *France Boosts Army's Presence in Paris* *WNU Editor:* It will not surprise me if this becomes a permanent fixture ....French army soldiers stationed at French landmarks. *Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 8, 2015* US Air Force restricts travel to Paris in wake of terrorist attack -- Stars and Stripes US coalition drops nearly 5,000 bombs on ISIL -- Al J... more »
Power Loading a 300 pound Household Transformer.
This is an extrension of Gerard's work on the Bread board. He is able to use this system to power up a three hundred pound transformer using the set up we demonstrated last month band in which i spoke to the issue of what is happening. At our invitation, others are now replicating this whole configuration including a group of electrical technicians out of Alberta. All are able to replicate these results and we have a lot of enthusiasm building. By the way, powering up a three hundred pound transformer with a couple of battery packs is utterly impossible, for those of you who l... more »
Anti-Aging Drug In The Works?
Firstly, what has been pleasant to watch is how the research community has piled into the aging problem over the past several years. It has become popular and not least because we are seeing options. This item picks up on research that improves the immune system which is clearly a problem for the aged. I think that anti aging has two short term targets that are attainable. One is to fully restore internal blood chemistry so no deficiencies exist whatsoever. The second is to establish a robust immune system. Thus this is part of that agenda. The combination should allow the... more »
The Dominant Life Form in the Cosmos Is Probably Superintelligent Robots
I hate to be picky, but this assertion is totally wrong but for reasons other than those underlying the assumptions for this article. We have now learned that all organic life is driven by what we call spirit which is physically a body of dark matter that is bound coherently with photonic ribbons that are closed loops like Mobius Strips. These strips can be twisted to form the number 0,1,2,... to a very large number and never lose functionality. Thus dark matter provides a neat orderly physical architecture and these Mobiuns Strips serve dually to retain macro structure and to re... more »
Why Isn't Congress In The Business Of Making Life Better, Not Worse, For Everyday Americans
A few days ago we mentioned how musicians who get catastrophically ill-- when they don't die from lack of medical care-- are often driven to financial ruin. We talked about benefit concerts-- more often than not in tiny clubs-- spaghetti dinners and raffles as ways to raise money to save lives. At the same time, Llewellyn Hinkes-Jones was publishing an OpEd in the *NYTimes* about the other end of the spectrum: gala balls and donor drives to fund drug research-- i.e., the privatization of scientific research. Tuesday I went to my local pharmacy to refill some prescriptions. The las... more »
沒有血是好奇，但如果你仔細看看慢動作，在1:03，你會看到，槍擊射向警察（誰恰好是穆斯林）未命中。
沒有血是好奇，但如果你仔細看看慢動作，在1:03，你會看到，槍擊射向警察（誰恰好是穆斯林）未命中。 但我想張貼此的主要原因是，它證實了以色列媒體副總編只是碰巧那裡得到場景視頻。
BDS Leaders Promote Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theory Linking Mossad to Charlie Hebdo Atrocity
From http://www.algemeiner.com/2015/01/08/bds-leaders-promote-anti-semitic-conspiracy-theory-linking-mossad-to-charlie-hebdo-atrocity/ ' The anti-Semitism at the heart of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel was again laid bare yesterday, as prominent activists from the campaign took to social media to advance the conspiracy theory that yesterday's terrorist attack against French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was carried out by the Mossad. Leading the charge was Greta Berlin, a spokesperson for the Free Gaza movement, an organization that has be... more »
Pandering and Politically Correct Slaughter in Paris...
*because we won't face the truth.* White House press secretary Josh Earnest actually said this yesterday in a press conference or briefing, or whatever the hell it's called when he drags his butt out to speak lie to reporters. "There are some individuals that are using a peaceful religion and grossly distorting it, and trying to use its tenets to inspire people around the globe to carry out acts of violence. *And we have enjoyed significant success in enlisting leaders in the Muslim community, like I said, both in the United States and around the world to condemn that kind of messag... more »
World Leaders need to stop talking like punks about Terrorism!
Montreal Simon creationFirst of all Harper has been irresponsible with his making terrorism a wedge issue. The good Muslims in Canada and the world are collateral damage. The best way to prevent terrorism is to have the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends and Imams of terrorists alert the authorities. So instead of using dog whistle language to attack Islam world leaders need to act like leaders not punks. They need to face the real root causes not hide behind the "they hate freedom" talking point The fact is there are 1.5 billion Muslims, a war on them is not practical. Fu... more »
It's finally time to break the spell!
I recently read Dr. Nick Kollerstrom's excellent book *Breaking the Spell - The Holocaust: Myth & Reality* (available from *The Barnes Review*), published just last month, which includes *an important Forward* authored by Dr. Jim Fetzer. Dr. Kollerstrom *appeared on The Realist Report* in October of last year, where we focused primarily on his research into the 7/7 "terrorist attacks" in London - yet another fraudulent event blamed on "radical Islamic terrorists" designed to reinforce and perpetuate *the Jewish concocted "Global War on Terror"* institutionalized in the United States...more »
Bibi Fatigue
Israel's Prime Minister has kicked off his re-election campaign, with a well-funded operation, much of which is coming from abroad. More than 230,000 dollars has come in from various donors in the United States. It makes up almost 90% of Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election funds, most of it coming just from three American families. But even all that money can't buy popularity - Bibi's ratings are languishing, as voters look to alternatives, as Paula Slier reports.
Harper Hubris
Dear Leader behaving like Dear Leader Alledgedly used his power to try and sabatoge Obama primary bid. Constantly bleating against the Obama evnivromentalist agenda. Telling Obama Canada will not take no for an answer on Keystone. Great Dale Carnige impression Dear Leader. When Bibi Netanyahoo stuck himself in the middle of the 2012 US Presidential election Dear Leader joined in the effort to defeat Obama. If Dear Leader was really a leader he could have had Obama on side, and the Keystone pipeline would be breaking ground this week Instead it his way or the highway globally, and... more »
Non, Nous Ne Sommes Pas Charlie Hebdo
There are very few media outlets in the United States comparable to *Charlie Hebdo.* In the magazine category, only *The Onion* and *Cracked* come immediately to mind. There's much more satire to be found on TV* -- *and I don't mean bland examples like Jon Stewart and Saturday Night Live. What's closest in spirit to Charlie is probably *South Park*, because it, too, is an equal opportunity offender, skewering religion, politics and popular culture, all with gleeful, provocative and mean-spirited abandon. Its creators have also been the targets of threats from fundamentalists of all ... more »
The Awakening Springs Unstoppable
*Zen Gardner* - It’s time to manifest our true selves, true heart, true spirit and true claim to our heritage. Do it – and enjoy it! It’s a wonderful time to be alive! The post The Awakening Springs Unstoppable appeared first on Waking Times.
Gates Engineers Turn Poop to Good Drinking Water As Gates Tries to Turn Good Schools into Shit
The Bill Gates News Hours on PBS last night did an PR infomercial for the world's most dangerous and richest geek. When will they turn their "investigation" on the smelly results of the Gates Foundation's years of destructive meddling and profiteering in education? Now if he is willing to drink the water . . .
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MOLLY COMES BACK *It's been almost a year now that I've been away from blogging, and I'm sure it will take some 'flexibility exercises' to get back in form. Here, however, I am. Ready to ride the waves once more. The first few posts will be more like journal entries and short reviews of recently read material, but I hope to produce more interesting stuff in the near future. Til then...* *Glad to be back,* *Molly*
Unit 3 Steaming More Extensive Today
Majia's Blog - 13 hours ago
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The Cancer Industry Owns The Media And Your Mind
*Sayer Ji* - The truth about media spin on cancer survival. Please join the growing movement to take back control of your health, starting with acknowledging that with clean food, water, and air, health is your birthright. The post The Cancer Industry Owns The Media And Your Mind appeared first on Waking Times.
Will The Charlie Hebdo Massacre Fuel Europe's Growing Anti-Islam Movements?
*Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg:* *Paris Killings Seen Fueling Europe’s Anti-Islam Movements * *WNU Editor:* The problem is not growing anti-Islam movements .... the problem .... a problem that is escalating worldwide .... explosively so with the rise of the Islamic State .... are the terror attacks and the killings that are being done in the name of Islam. As I have said on more than one occasion .... it is only those within the Muslim community who are in a position to put a stop to all of this .... but they themselves are now at war with each other. Muslims are killing Muslims ....... more »
U.S. Weapons To Iraq Are Ending Up In the Hands Of Iranian-Backed Militias
On Facebook, members of Iraqi Shiite militias proudly display American arms, such as this photo from October of an M1A1 Abrams tank draped in a Hezbollah flag. Facebook Photo *Josh Rogin & Eli Lake, Bloomberg:* *Iran-Backed Militias Are Getting U.S. Weapons* *WNU Editor: *I am sure that the Pentagon and the White House are well aware that this is happening .... but they have choose to ignore it and/or accept such transfers as "acceptable" losses. As to what is my take .... I am not surprised that this is happening .... the Iraqi military is now a shell of it's former self .... an... more »
Jan. 8: Why reading the news tells us nothing...
For a break, I thought Iid like to write about something broader and more useful than the Irving press. That occurred to me as I read the story about the shooting of twelve people at a Paris tabloid that had run cartoons of Mohammed. Now, that's a typical news story. It sounds sensational - but it really says nothing. We often think we get meaning out of it when, in fact, we understand only what our biases and prejudices want us to understand. A Muslim Jihadist might read it and say, "Allah is great." But for a Christian reading it, the message is likely to be "Those Muslims are ... more »
Why You’re Being Deceived By Food Labels and Calories
*Karen Foster* - Consumers who simply glance at labels before they toss food into their grocery carts may not be eating what they think they are. The post Why You’re Being Deceived By Food Labels and Calories appeared first on Waking Times.
Sign Petition Now
On Tuesday, the first day Congress was in session this year, John Boehner and House Republicans launched a back-door attack on Social Security through a sinister rule change that sets the stage for drastic cuts to benefits. The rule change House Republicans pushed through paves the way for a sudden 19% cut in Social Security Disability Insurance benefits next year – and Republicans are planning to use it as leverage to force broader and deeper cuts to all Social Security benefits. We need to fight back now to stop Republicans from slashing Social Security benefits. Sign the peti... more »
Boko Haram Launches Another Major Assault On The Nigerian City Of Baga
*BBC:* *Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria's Baga town hit by new assault * *WNU Editor: *After seizing a *major Nigerian army base a few days ago*, it would not surprise me if Boko Haram now has a more impressive arsenal than anyone else in the region. This is a good assessment of the situation .... *Nigeria: A Gloomy New Year* (Strategy Page).
Yet no Christian fundamentalists have killed anyone because of it.
Piss Christ is a 1987 photograph by the American artist and photographer Andres Serrano. It depicts a small plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist's urine. One of the fundamental symbols of Christianity displayed in a container of urine and yet no Christian fundamentalists have killed anyone. Is this the difference between insulting Christianity and Islam?
Boko Haram Threatens To Bring War To Cameroon
*VOA/Reuters:* *Boko Haram Threatens Cameroon With Violence in Video* *WNU Editor:* These fanatics do not see borders .... so Cameroon is an obvious target. But there are probably two reason why Boko Haram will have problems in making inroads into Cameroon .... (1) the military appears to be slightly more professional than the Nigerian military, and (2) Muslims are a minority in Cameroon (less than 20%). *Update:* Boko Haram threatens to attack Cameroon -- AFP
Jellybooks Introduce ePub Reader Analytics
The buzz is currently is about big data, or collecting very granular consumer and transactional information and then being able to analyse it. The results may help spot trends, aid development, identify detail which was impossible to compute, or even recognise using traditional methods. As we gather more and more data, the trick is to exploit it in a ways that improve the product, enhance the consumer experience and increases revenues or profitability. It sounds simple, but it isn’t. The first challenge is to collect the data, the second is to be able to analyse what you probabl... more »
Swinging The Wrecking Ball
http://www.cpcml.ca/ Much has been said of late about the Harper dictatorship. However, Canadians have failed to notice that Stephen Harper is waging an unrelenting war on medicare. Linda McQuaig writes: Under Harper, taxes as a percentage of the economy are at their lowest level in 70 years. But 70 years ago, governments weren’t providing the extensive public benefits and services — in areas like health care, education, pensions, public transit — that we want and expect today. As a result of Harper’s cuts to the GST, personal a...more »
Elizabeth Warren And Keith Ellison Double-Teaming For America's Working Families
Yesterday Elizabeth Warren was the keynote speaker at an AFL-CIO conference. Her speech is embedded above and I didn't quote too much from it below. The coverage-- from Politico and the Wall Street Journal on the right to The Nation on the left-- was far more serious than coverage of speeches by other senators and far more serious than speeches by presidential candidates, whether serious ones like Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush or silly ones like Mike Huckabee and Jim Webb. The three lead paragraphs-- *Politico*: "Sen. Elizabeth Warren savaged trickle-down economics and took a swipe a... more »
Je Suis Charlie = JeSus, Jesus or JC = Messianic Archetype
We are being psyoped *We are being 'mindf*c ked"- Excuse the language but that's the most blatant way of stating what is going on!* *Messianic Archetype* JC While the word "messiah" has different meanings in different cultures and there have been dozens of claimants to the title according to Wikipedia, for most Western intents and purposes, the term has been Hijacked by* Jesus, with Jesus becoming the Trope Maker. *In media, the* Messianic Archetype* is a character whose role in the story (but not necessarily personality) echoes that of Christ. They are portrayed as a savior, whe... more »
Drake's Collateral Acc Gold - majority comes from King Solomon's mine.
First the gold assets forming the basis of the Global Collateral Account came from China in 1934. 125,000 metric tonnes shipped in 7 warships. When proven it could not be because there was no historical records of any kind, David Wilcock with the collusion of Neil Keenan, twisted the year to 1938 when most of coastal China was already under Japanese occupation. Again when proven that David Wilcock deceptively twisted historical records, the perpetrators of the Global Collateral Accounts Gold scam switched the source of gold to Soekarno Heritage Treasure. 57,000 tonnes of gold w... more »
New Social Security Crisis Set for 2016
The House Republicans, in their eagerness to find a way to cut Social Security benefits, on Tuesday passed a new rule preventing the reallocation of monies between the Social Security Trust Fund and the Social Security Disability program. No, don't let your eyes glaze over! This is a big deal. The disability portion of Social Security, with 11 million beneficiaries receiving an average $1146 a month in benefits, is expected to exhaust its separate trust fund in late 2016. When that has happened in the past, Congress has reallocated money between the two programs to keep them both so... more »
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*More Greenie fraud: The Green/Left just hates mining* *It disturbs Gaia, or something* In a recently released report the US Geological Survey admitted a mercury researcher was a member of an environmental group which lobbied for the California suction dredging ban. Following a request for an investigation by the Western Mining Alliance (WMA), the Department of Interior released their final report looking into allegations of scientific misconduct by one of their scientists. The WMA challenged the findings of a 2011 report prepared by Dr. Charles Alpers, of the US Geological Surve... more »
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*Mom Arrested for Not Signing School Sign-In Book* Here to help you start your day with a little scream (beats coffee!) comes this story from KMOV in St. Louis, MO. Apparently, last week, the mom of a special needs son got a “frantic” call from his teacher. She rushed to the school, got buzzed in and ran to his classroom, committing a cardinal sin: She didn’t sign in. Informed of her transgression by a school administrator, the mom asked to have the sign-in book brought to her but was informed: Too late, the police were already on their way. And so they were. She was taken to the... more »
Greece , France and Europe Outlook ( January 8 , 2015 ) - Alexis Tsipras interview with Paul Mason to discuss his view on leading Greece forward ..... Franc update Wednesday shocking terror attack at Charlie Hebdo ........Data points and news of the day for Europe
Tweets..... Greece .... *Paul Mason* @paulmasonnews · 33m33 minutes ago Tsipras - taking on the oligarchs: http://youtu.be/AGU2FjImxXY long version of my interview with Syriza leader YouTube Alexis Tsipras: we want debt relief and the Elgin Marbles Alexis Tsipras, leader of the left-wing Syriza party, says he wants to renegotiate the Greek bailout and might even be prepared to pull the country out of th... View on web Teacher Dude retweeted *Asteris Masouras 正义* @asteris · 3h3 hours ago #GoldenDawn's Athens HQ was also attacked on Wednesday http://dlvr.it/82bhRk follow... more »
“10 Rules for Dealing with Cops, By a Cop”
*“10 Rules for Dealing with Cops, By a Cop”* By Neill Franklin/LEAP “As a 33-year law enforcement veteran and former training commander with the Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department, I know how easy it is to intimidate citizens into answering incriminating questions or letting me search through their belongings. This reality might make things easier for police looking to make an easy arrest, but it doesn't always serve the interests of justice. That's why I believe all citizens should understand how to protect their constitutional rights and make smart decisions wh... more »
The Charlie Hebdo massacre - How the West will respond
Yesterday I read this Breitbart article by James Delingpole. It was highly prescient as pont after point became reality. Of course that was predictable as the West and it's dhimmified media are entirely predictable. Here's three James Delingpole's predictions that have already come true: '2. Politicians, police chiefs and mainstream media reports will urge restraint over what is clearly an inexplicable rogue incident which may have nothing whatsoever to do with the Religion of Peace. 4. Liberal commentators will take pains to draw a distinction between Islamism and Islam, noting tha... more »
Paris Shooters Just Returned from NATO's Proxy War in Syria
Shooters were radicalized in Europe, sent to Syria, returned, have been previously arrested by Western security agencies for terrorism and long on the watch-list of French and other Western intelligence agencies. Yet "somehow" they still managed to execute a highly organized attack in the heart of Europe. *January 8, 2015* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - In an all too familiar pattern and as predicted, the shooters involved in the attack in Paris Wednesday, January 7, 2015, were French citizens, radicalized in Europe and exported to Syria to fight in NATO's proxy war against the governm... more »
French Navy ASW Frigate Conducted Rare Deployment to Strategic Arctic Area
[image: FS La Motte-Picquet]The French Navy announced yesterday that the anti-submarine frigate La Motte-Picquet (Georges Leygues class) deployed to the North Atlantic and Arctic area from 30 October to 2 December last year. The French Navy, who rarely patrols in the Arctic, explains that the objectives were to increase the sailors "knowledge and anticipation" in a zone of increasingly strategic importance. The La Motte-Picquet Frigate has leveraged all its on-board sensors to gather information while in the area: It was instructive on commercial shipping, naval forces sailing the ... more »
MH17 Disappears from Headlines as Anti-Russian Agenda Falters
*January 8, 2015* (Ulson Gunnar - NEO) - The loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 served as a cornerstone of Western propaganda targeting Moscow and its allies in eastern Ukraine. In the initial whirlwind of baseless rhetoric launched before any sort of investigation began, Russia was squarely accused of gunning the civilian airliner from the skies of Ukraine in a cold, callus display of inexplicable evil. Despite the otherwise illogical nature of this narrative, it was hoped that it would serve as the first of many strikes against Russia's credibility and standing globally. MH17 ... more »
Wall Street's Man in Moscow Charged with Fraud
*January 8, 2015 *(Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - US-funded opposition leader and right-wing extremist Alexei Navalny, who regularly masquerades as an "anti-corruption activist," was himself sentenced to a suspended jail term for fraud. His brother, implicated in the same case, was imprisoned. The Guardian would report in its article, "Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny gets suspended sentence but brother jailed," that: *A Russian court gave Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny a suspended sentence on Tuesday for embezzling money but jailed his brother for three and a half years in a case seen as p... more »
ASELSAN Products in Uruguay Border
[image: ASUR Mobile®]Uruguay Border Monitoring System Project (UBOMS), which began in 2013 with the signature of the contract between General Command of Uruguayan Army and ASELSAN A.Ş., was completed with success and ASELSAN Mobile Border Security System was delivered to the Uruguayan Army. The sensors and all units enclosed in the ASELSAN Mobile Border Security System are integrated to the vehicles, provided by the Uruguayan Army. It is possible to conduct surveillance under any weather conditions on 24/7 basis with "ACAR" Surveillance Radar and EO System (Thermal Imager, Day TV C... more »
MEADS Ready For Transition to European Follow-On Programs
The tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program enters 2015 as a candidate for next-generation air and missile defense requirements in both Germany and Poland. MEADS is a primary candidate for the German Taktisches Luftverteidigungssystem (TLVS), a new generation of air and missile defense that requires a flexible architecture based on strong networking capabilities. MEADS is also expected to become the basis of a national defense system in Italy. Formal decisions are expected from Germany and Italy early this year, and a follow‐on plan is being developed for t... more »
German government agrees to keep Patriot missiles in Turkey until 2016
[image: Dutch Patriot system]Germany's cabinet on Wednesday agreed to keep two German Patriot missile batteries in southern Turkey for another year, where they are deployed as part of a NATO mission to defend Turkey's border with Syria. The mandate, which needs approval from parliament, allows a maximum of 400 German soldiers to serve in NATO-member Turkey until January 2016. The United States, Germany and the Netherlands all deployed Patriots in early 2013, after Turkey asked NATO for help protecting its territory as civil war in Syria intensified. Read more
Naval MiG-29Ks to debut before Obama on R-Day
[image: MiG-29K Fullcrum]A pair of Russian-origin naval MiG-29K fighters will fly overhead US President Barack Obama on the Republic Day, making their maiden appearance on the annual display of India’s military might. The two fighters – the most potent weapons on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya – are to leave their home base in Goa shortly to arrive in the North for the practice drill. They will be accompanied by a US-origin P8I maritime surveillance aircraft. The threesome would fly in a “Vic” formation with P8I in the front. This would be the first appearance of naval figh... more »
Libyan Air Force receives four new Su-27 fighter jets
[image: Su-27 Flanker]The Libyan Air Force has reportedly taken delivery of four new Russian-made Su-27 Flanker fighter aircraft from an undisclosed country. An unnamed Libyan official was quoted by official pro HoR LANA news agency as saying that informed military sources in the Libyan National Army (LNA) confirmed on 5 January that four new Sukhoi fighter jets effectively joined the squadrons of the Libyan Air Force. The aircraft are capable of covering a distance of 3,530km with a maximum speed of 2,500kph. It is also claimed they are capable of staying airborne for a long durat... more »
Iran starts mass production of Sa’eqeh fighter jet
The spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has announced that Iran has started mass-producing Sa’eqeh fighter jet. In an exclusive interview with IRNA on Wednesday, Hossein Chitforoush said Sa’eqeh fighter jets would satisfy the needs of IRIAF for the time being and “it would be altered and modified in line with the requirements of IRIAF.” The fighter jet is at the disposal of IRIAF at the present and is patrolling the Iranian skies, the brigadier general added. Read more
High Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Series Sets New Flight Record
[image: RQ-4 Global Hawk]The U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk and other variants of Northrop Grumman Corporation's High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) series continued to prove their value to U.S. government agencies by flying more intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission hours in one week than ever before. The UAS series flew 781 hours from Sept. 10-16. The Air Force's RQ-4 Global Hawk flew 87 percent of the missions; the U.S. Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance- Demonstration (BAMS-D) aircraft and NASA's Global Hawk hurricane re... more »
South Korea releases white paper on regional security
[image: Taepodong-2 ICBM]South Korea on Tuesday announced its first official assessment that North Korea's long-range missiles may reach the US mainland. The Defense Ministry said in its biennial Defense White Paper that North Korea is estimated to have a "capability to threaten the US mainland" after five rounds of test-firing long-range missiles. The assessment was based on the DPRK's successful launch of a Unha-3 rocket, which is believed to have a range of about 8,000 km, into orbit in December 2012. The previous test-firing failed in April that year. Read more
Navy ships to receive new communications gear
[image: Wasp class LHD (USS Wasp)]U.S. Navy shipboard communications experts are making plans to install new and upgraded intra-ship communications gear aboard the nation's fleet of aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Officials of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic (SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic) in Charleston, S.C., announced plans this week to issue a formal industry solicitation for the Interior Communication Systems-Integrated Voice Network (IVN) program. The IVN project will call for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based modernization of the telephone sy... more »
American aircraft carriers will peak in 2024
[image: USS Eisenhower CVN]The United States possesses more, bigger and more heavily-armed warships than any other country. By some measures, the U.S. Navy maintains a 13-navy standard. In other words, it can deploy as much combat power as the next 13 largest fleets combined. And in one very important respect, the American fleet is actually at a temporary low point — and will only grow more powerful in the coming decade. Today the U.S. Navy has 19 aircraft carriers capable of operating fixed-wing jets, down from a couple dozen in the 1990s. But based on projections in the sailing br... more »
Indian Navy to acquire 127 / 64 LW guns from OTO Melara
[image: OTO Melara 127/64 gun]The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed plans to procure 127mm lightweight (LW) guns from Italian firm OTO Melara. As part of the $243.5m deal, OTO Melara will deliver 13 127mm guns, which will be integrated on indigenously designed and built Shivalik-class frigates and Delhi-class destroyers, IHS Janes reported. OTO Melara was the sole bidder after BAE Systems declined to participate with its 127mm / 62 calibre Mk45 naval gun system. Read more
Ultra awarded Royal Navy Sonar contract
[image: Type-23 class FFG (HMS Iron Duke)]Ultra Electronics announces that its Sonar Systems business, based in Greenford, Middlesex, has been awarded a £27m contract for the Royal Navy’s Sonar 2050 Technology Refresh (S2050TR) Programme. Under this contract, which will be executed over the next 10 years, the Group will deliver and support new hull mounted sonars for the Royal Navy’s eight Type-23 frigates. The S2050 Technology Refresh programme will deliver, to the Royal Navy, a world-leading sonar capability providing persistent surveillance against submarine and torpedo threats... more »
Japan offers Britain submarine-hunting planes
[image: Kawasaki P-1 MPA]Japan is trying to sell Britain submarine-hunting patrol jets to replace the RAF’s axed Nimrod planes, as the country pushes arms exports for the first time in decades. Officials proposed a sale of P-1 maritime patrol aircraft last year during a visit to the UK, in a deal that could top £600 million. Britain scrapped its own Nimrod patrol planes after the 2010 cost-cutting defence review and has since had to rely on allies including France, Canada and America to fill the gap. Read more
MoD lift submarine safety ban in Scottish lochs
[image: Astute class SSN]The National newspaper today has published a report about the lifting of a safety ban on nuclear-armed and powered submarines using lochs in the West of Scotland. The report reveals that the MoD has made the secret decision to lift the ban – which had been imposed following concerns about a series of safety and operational flaws – in Loch Goil, off Loch Long and Loch Ewe in Wester Ross. The Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator imposed the ban on nuclear submarines in May 2013 after safety exercises identified problems with the emergency plans designed to prot... more »
The Growth Of 'Islamic Mini-States' In France Is A Growing Trend
People gather to pay tribute at the Place Royal in Nantes January 7, 2015, following a shooting by gunmen at the Paris offices of weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Credit: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe *Washington Times:* *Muslims segregated from French society in growing Islamist mini-states* *WNU Editor:* The establishment of ghettos based on religion/culture/race is nothing new in Europe .... in fact .... this has been the case throughout European history. Jews, Gypsies, other ethnic/sectarian groups .... throughout European history these many groups established ghettos and reg... more »
Pentagon Mulls How to Fund Submarines and 300-Ship Fleet
[image: Successor class SSBN]Congress has created a special fund to help the Navy build its next generation nuclear submarine fleet while rebuilding back to a 300-ship fleet, but Navy and Pentagon officials are now trying to find the dollars to supply that special funding line, said Navy acquisition chief Sean Stackley. Called the National Sea-Based Deterrence fund, the new account is designed to protect funding to build 12 new Ohio Replace Program submarines from the Navy’s overall shipbuilding budget because Navy leaders and lawmakers have said the Navy can’t afford to build the n... more »
French police name Charlie Hebdo massacre suspects per BBC News
This BBC report on the latest Islamist Jihadi terrorist attack on a European city does manage to include the sentence: 'The gunmen were heard shouting "we have avenged the Prophet Muhammad" and "God is Great" in Arabic ("Allahu Akbar").' However they precede that sentence with this one: 'The magazine has angered some Muslims in the past by printing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. The offices were firebombed in 2011.' Why do the BBC and others insist on writing 'the Prophet Muhammad'? I would accept them saying the Islamic Prophet Muhammad but he's not the prophet of non Muslims. ... more »
Iran Nuclear Talks To Be Held In Geneva On January 18
*IBTimes:* *Iran Nuclear Talks To Be Held January 18 In Geneva, European Union Says* *WNU Editor*: I am not the only one who is skeptical of these talks .... *Iran's Supreme Leader Is Skeptical of Nuclear Talks With US* (New York Times) *More News On The Iranian Nuclear Talks* Iran, six powers to hold nuclear talks on January 18: EU -- Reuters New round of Iran nuclear talks January 18 in Geneva: European Union -- AFP Next Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed to January 18: Source -- Sputnik EU: Iran nuclear talks set for Jan. 18 in Geneva -- Al-Monitor Iran: Nuclear Talks To Resume... more »
Iran Accuses The U.S. And Saudis Of Conspiring To Influence Oil Prices
*VOA:* Iran Accuses Saudis of Oil Conspiracy *WNU Editor:* I do not know about a U.S. - Saudi oil conspiracy .... but it is obvious that Saudi Arabia has made the decision to flood the markets with oil .... and consequences be damn. Iran ... in turn .... appears to now be realizing that the costs are going to be high .... and are deeply concerned. Sighhh .... it is always about the money. *Update #1:* Iran: Saudi has to stop decline in oil prices -- Middle East Monitor *Update #2: *US, S. Arabia Using Oil Price to Undermine Iran’s Stance in N. Talks -- Tasnim News Agency (Iran)
Paul Krassner : ‘Charlie Hebdo’ : Killing cartoonists
It’s an awesome outrage. Of course, some dinosaur Republicans might try to blame Obama. By Paul Krassner | The Rag Blog | January 7, 2015 This massacre is an awesome outrage, even to liberals and conservatives alike, although some dinosaur … finish reading Paul Krassner : ‘Charlie Hebdo’ : Killing cartoonists
My Life Is Spying On Me? (Snowden's Revelations About Spying Pale In Light of These) EU Showdown: Greece Takes on the Vampire Squid
This is myth now. Reality soon. “There will come a time when it isn't ‘They’re spying on me through my phone’ anymore. Eventually, it will be ‘My phone is spying on me.” ― Philip K. DickIf you were shocked by Edward Snowden’s revelations about how NSA agents have used surveillance to spy on Americans’ phone calls, emails and text messages, can you imagine what unscrupulous
Rahm Emanuel-- The Root Of All Evil?
Yesterday 4 horrible reactionary Blue Dogs-- Kyrsten Sinema (AZ), Dan Lipinski (IL), Jim Cooper (TN) and Gwen Graham (FL)-- broke ranks with their fellow Democrats to vote against Nancy Pelosi as Speaker. Graham is new to Congress, but very ambitious and eager to jump to statewide office as soon as she can by proving how "bipartisan" she is; the other 3 vote with Boehner on crucial issues far more than they vote with Pelosi anyway. How do we get Democrats as bad as Sinema, Cooper, Lipinksi and Graham? Good question; all 4 belong in the Republican Party. (Sinema started out running ... more »
Al Qaeda Has Been Eclipsed By The Islamic State
Scott Stewart, Market Watch: *Islamic State has made al Qaeda largely irrelevant * *WNU Editor:* I have to concur Scott Stewart's assessment .... the Islamic State has made al Qaeda largely irrelevant. Not surprising .... the intelligence and defense community are also now shifting their focus to the Islamic State, and while drone attacks and strikes will probably continue on Al Qaeda targets in Pakistan and Yemen .... all eyes and resources are now focused on the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
U.S. Intensifies Its Campaign Against The Islamic State
*Reuters*: *U.S.-led air strikes have hit 3,222 Islamic State targets: Pentagon* *More News On The U.S. Intensifying Its Campaign Against The Islamic State* Airstrikes against Islamic State total 1,867 in December, highest in five-month campaign -- Air Force Times US Airstrikes agaisnt ISIS Destroy 184 Humvees and 58 Tanks -- Defense Tech U.S. Says Airstrikes Put Islamic State on Defensive -- WSJ Islamic State ‘in a defensive posture,’ Pentagon says -- Washington Times Pentagon Doesn’t Know How Many People It’s Killed in the ISIS War -- Nancy A. Youssef, Daily Beast Pentagon Insider... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Lullaby” (Full Album)
Liquid Mind, “Lullaby” (Full Album) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y23JgRyhZGU
How The Charlie Hebdo Office Massacre Unfolded Minute By Minute
(Click on Image to Enlarge) Daily Mail: They shouted out names... then fired: Minute by minute, how the horror unfolded in Paris magazine newsroom as terrorists slaughtered 12 innocent victims * * Two heavily armed gunmen dressed in black force cartoonist Corrine Ray to let them into the Charlie Hebdo offices* They burst into magazine's editorial office and shoot dead the editor, his police guard and three other cartoonists* Four more journalists are killed in magazine office and they shoot two more people at random on their way out * Witnesses said the pair cried ‘we have ave... more »
1 Of 3 Suspects Identified In Paris Massacre Has Surrendered To Police
Cherif Kouachi and Said Kouachi are both wanted by police in connection with Wednesday’s terror attack on a French satirical newspaper. (Image source: French police) *VOA:* 1 of 3 Suspects in Paris Shootings Surrenders *WNU Editor:* Their faces have been plastered throughout France. I doubt that they will be staying free for long. *More News On 1 Of The 3 Suspects Identified In The Paris Massacre Surrendering To Police* Youngest of three suspects in Paris attack ‘surrenders’ -- France 24 Man linked to Paris attacks voluntarily hands himself in to police -- Reuters Youngest Suspe... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Globular clusters once ruled the Milky Way. Back in the old days, back when our Galaxy first formed, perhaps thousands of globular clusters roamed our Galaxy. Today, there are less than 200 left. Many globular clusters were destroyed over the eons by repeated fateful encounters with each other or the Galactic center. Surviving relics are older than any Earth fossil, older than any other structures in our Galaxy, and limit the universe itself in raw age. *Click image for larger size.* There are few, if any, young globular clusters in our Milky Way Galaxy because conditions are not ri... more »
“The Ghost With Consciousness And Potential”
*“The Ghost With Consciousness And Potential”* by The DailyOM “One day a ghost paid Ari a visit. She had long blond hair and wore a banana-colored satin nightgown. Even though she had the power to interrupt and to come and go as she pleased, she arrived between sessions as a gesture of respect and good will. "I never got to use my talents!" the ghost wailed. She floated about the room, agitated and unable to alight. "Now I'm dead and buried!""You can't create where you find yourself these days?" Ari asked the miserable ghost. "No! I just wander the universe, pointlessly and aim... more »
The Poet: W.H. Auden, "Atlantis"
"Atlantis""Being set on the idea Of getting to Atlantis, You have discovered of course Only the Ship of Fools is Making the voyage this year, As gales of abnormal force Are predicted, and that you Must therefore be ready to Behave absurdly enough To pass for one of The Boys, At least appearing to love Hard liquor, horseplay and noise. Should storms, as may well happen, Drive you to anchor a week In some old harbour-city Of Ionia, then speak With her witty sholars, men Who have proved there cannot be Such a place as Atlantis: Learn their logic, but notice How its subtlety betrays Their e... more »
France Charlie Hebdo Shooting Looks Like A FALSE FLAG
The time is NOW to stop believing this propaganda bullshit about "terrorists". The France Charlie Hebdo shooting has all the hallmarks of a government FALSE FLAG: - Masked men yell Muslim phrases like "Allah Akbar" which is ridiculous, they yell it to make people think they're Muslims so everyone blames patsy Muslims. Why do you think they're masked but yell Muslim phrases? - They get away or commit "suicide". - Someone gets perfect video of masked gunmen with high-powered rifles shooting everyone in sight, but the person filming has the steadiest hand in the world, doesn't ru... more »
"Conditioned Response: Reactions to Life Events"
*"Conditioned Response: Reactions to Life Events"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM :Our past experiences can and do influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Our experiences color everything. The events of the past can have a profound effect on how we see our lives now and what we choose to believe about our world. Our past experiences can also influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Each of us reacts to stimulus based on what we have learned in life. There is no right or wrong to it; it is simply the result of past experience. Later...more »
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Ravitch and Cody Will Host NEA and AFT Presidents at April 2015 NPE Talkathon
I'm glad to see that NPE has finally decided to openly put their agenda where their wallet is: with the corporate union misleadership. Last year for the Texas NPE talkathon, Weingarten as the only panel member supporting Common Core, was hissed at by attendees. This year both Randi and Lily will be attended to onstage by Saint Diane, herself. No hissing allowed.
Chet Raymo, “That Savage of Fire, That Seed...”
*“That Savage of Fire, That Seed...”* by Chet Raymo "Let me say this as simply as I can. The Sun, like the universe, is mostly hydrogen. An atom of hydrogen is a single proton and a single electron, bound together. The center of the Sun is so hot- half-a-million miles of overbearing matter- that the electrons and protons can't hold together (try holding hands in a surging, tumultuous crowd), so what you have is a hot soup- a plasma- of protons and electrons, flailing about independently. The electrical force between like charges is repulsive, so every time two protons approach eac... more »
Cartoonists Around The World Pay Tribute To The Attack Against Charlie Hebdo
Can't sleep tonight, thoughts with my French cartooning colleagues, their families and loved ones #CharlieHebdo pic.twitter.com/LqIMRCHPgK — David Pope (@davpope) January 7, 2015 *Reuters:* *World’s cartoonists respond to the attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’* *WNU Editor*: Here are a few more links on cartoonists reacting to the attack against Charlie Hebdo .... *12 Cartoonists Pay Tribute to Charlie Hebdo Staff* (Time) *Update:* 6 Most ‘Shocking’ Charlie Hebdo Covers (Daily Beast)
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials On Today's Terror Attack In Paris
*Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 7, 2015* Islamic State Video Threatened Jihad on France -- Josh Rogin, Bloomberg What is Charlie Hebdo, the provocative satirical newspaper attacked by gunmen in Paris? -- Abby Phillip and Abby Ohlheiser, Washington Post Why was French Magazine Charlie Hebdo an Islamist Target? -- Sputnik Charlie Hebdo attack: Why Western satire especially riles some nations and groups -- Lisa Suhay, CSM Analysis: Al Qaeda and other jihadists repeatedly threatened French magazine -- Thomas Joscelyn, Long War Journal We're All Charlie Hebdo -- Bloomber... more »
Rip-off News round-up. Our pick of the last week's media (Thu 8th January)
New consumer debt reaches seven-year high in UK Britons ran up their highest level of new debt in November for nearly seven years, with the month’s borrowing on credit cards, loans and overdrafts hitting more than £1.25bn. More than £980m was taken out in loans and overdrafts during the month, sharply up from the monthly average of £728m over the previous six months. Credit card lending fell
Lee Camp on the NYPD slowdown: "I bet there are now PLENTY of police available to respond to REAL crime or REAL emergencies"
*As dimwitted, dishonest, or peer-intimidated NYC cops dishonor their ranks, Lee Camp notes about the current slowdown: "Has all hell broken loose? Has there been a crime spree across Gotham worse than anything seen in the Batman movies, with catwomen throwing people out of windows? . . . Well, no. There's been . . . um . . . peace and quiet."* *by Ken* We haven't touched base in a while with crusading comic Lee Camp, whose uproarious maximum-voltage performing style often masks what pops out at you when you read him in print: that he's one of the most lucid real-world commentator... more »
Even where delay minor a motion to extend time must show merits
1250264Ontario Inc. v. Pet Valu Canada Inc., 2015 ONCA 57: Here, the delay is short, an explanation has been provided for the delay, and there is no prejudice to Pet Valu. However, I am unable to find any scintilla suggesting that the appeal has merit. The affidavit filed in support of the motion to extend time is silent on the issue of the merits. The notice of appeal is so general that I am unable to construct any basis for an arguable appeal from the motion judge's factual findings. Very little would be required to show that there is some basis for an appeal in these circumstance... more »
Musical Interlude: Dire Straits, “Private Investigations”
Dire Straits, “Private Investigations” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-HCrKa1gbw
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 7, 2015
An End to European Complacency -- Kaj Leers, Compass/Real Clear World *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 7, 2015* In Syria's Civilian Death Toll, The Islamic State Group, Or ISIS, Is A Far Smaller Threat Than Bashar Assad -- Alessandria Masi, IBTimes Syria crisis: A new year without hope -- Lina Sinjab, BBC News Syrian war and Israeli spies mean hard times for Hezbollah -- Tom Rogan, Reuters Responding to Iran's Nuclear Gambit -- Bloomberg editorial The fantasy of an Iran-US partnership -- Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Al Jazeera Saudi Arabia's Challenges -- Michael Na... more »
Mark Twain, “On The Damned Human Race”
*“On The Damned Human Race”* by Mark Twain “I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the lower animals (so-called), and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me. For it obliges me to renounce my allegiance to the Darwinian theory of the Ascent of Man from the Lower Animals; since it now seems plain to me that the theory ought to be vacated in favor of a new and truer one, this new and truer one to be named the Descent of Man from the Higher Animals. In proceeding toward this unpleasant conclusion I have not guessed or ... more »
"How It Horrifyingly Really Is"
“France In Shock After Brutal Attack On Satirical Newspaper Charlie Hebdo” - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ “These Are The Charlie Hebdo Cartoons That Terrorists Thought Were Worth Killing Over” - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/
BREAKING NEWS: Paris Attack Suspect Dead, Two In Custody
*NBC News:* *Paris Attack Suspect Dead, Two in Custody, U.S. Officials Say* *One of the suspects in the Paris attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine has been killed and the two others are in custody, two senior U.S. counterterrorism officials told NBC News on Wednesday.Authorities earlier had identified the three men as Said Kouachi and Cherif Kouachi, both French and in their early 30s, and Hamyd Mourad, 18, whose nationality wasn't immediately clear. * *WNU Editor:* This is a breaking news story. We will be updating this story later tonight. *Update:* Is this possible .... accordin... more »
The Economy: "This Isn't Investing... It's Russian Roulette"
"*This Isn't Investing... It's Russian Roulette"* by Bill Bonner "A man puts a single bullet in a revolver and spins the chamber. He puts the gun to his head. He pulls the trigger. Nothing happens. He spins the chamber again. Gawkers watch. Speculators take bets on whether he will live or die. Again, the man pulls the trigger. The gun clicks. But no discharge. He spins the chamber again. Again, the speculators make their bets. They bet that he must be getting closer to the end of his game. Although the actual odds stay at 6-to-1, the speculators are now happy with 5-to-1 odds. Agai... more »
Panama Border Run Trip
Kurt and I have applied for residency in Costa Rica. Until we are approved though, which generally takes about a year (give or take), we have to leave the country every 90 days. Our last two trips have been to Nicaragua. This time we decided to go to Panama. I think I have avoided Panama in the past because a lot of people on the expat message boards I am on talk about having more problems at this border, i.e. not being give 90 more days, etc. Also, Panama requires proof of more things at the border sometimes, like having a certain amount of cash per person and proof of travel b... more »
World News Briefs -- January 7, 2015
*MIDDLE EAST* U.S. says airstrikes put *Islamic State on defensive*. U.S.-led air strikes have hit *3,222 Islamic State targets: Pentagon*. 2014 was deadliest year for *Iraqi civilians since 2008, UN report finds*. Inspectors confident chlorine gas *used in Syrian villages*. Syria overtakes Afghanistan as* largest source of global refugees*. Deadly Lebanon storm *blights Syrian refugees*. Yemen bomb blast kills dozens *near Sanaa police academy*. Dozens dead and injured after bomb explodes *at Yemen police college.* Iran, six powers to hold *nuclear talks on January 18: EU*. Ir... more »
6 Signs you May be an Übermensch
*Gary 'Z' McGee* - The Overman is the primordial prodigy, the interdependent-self, the chameleon of the human condition, the epistemological elite longing to emerge. The post 6 Signs you May be an Übermensch appeared first on Waking Times.
What Makes Someone Murder Cartoonists?
The attack on *Charlie Hebdo* was an atrocity calculated to outrage, to intimidate, to silence critics of Islam, and to remind the West that terror attacks can strike at the heart of its capital cities. It has provoked an outpouring of anger and solidarity with the victims, and not a small amount of stupid bigotry. Yet one hopes the barbarity seen in Paris does not achieve this objective. Liberty after all has faced opponents tougher than three gun-toting fanatics who cowardly attack defenceless people and then run. But why has this happened, or rather how could it have happened? S... more »
Today, I am a leftist #JeSuisCharlie
[image: image] Yes, today I am a leftist. This is no joke: Unidentified terrorists killed 12 people and injured seven in an assault on the Paris office of the French satirical magazine *Charlie Hebdo* earlier today. Gunmen armed with assault rifles shouted "'we have avenged the prophet" and "Allahu akbar," or God is greatest, as they stormed the headquarters of the magazine that has in the past published irreverent cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed and the emir of the Islamic State. Just before noon, two gunmen with Kalashnikovs exited a black car and forced an employee of ... more »
What Happens to Toxic Sludge, a Byproduct of Tar Sands
*Video - *The solution for dealing with toxic sludge from tar sands mining is startling, with no consider for furture generations. The post What Happens to Toxic Sludge, a Byproduct of Tar Sands appeared first on Waking Times.
Paris Attack. France Broke. Olive branch extended to Russia, chopped?
*Regarding today's attack in Paris?* *I had noticed over the past couple of weeks, give or take, Francois Hollande was making conciliatory overtures towards Russia* *January 07/2015: Francois Hollande suggests sanctions on Russia should be lifted and says Putin 'does not want to annex eastern Ukraine – he has told me that' * The French president today called for the lifting of the West's economic sanctions on Russia, saying: 'Mr Putin does not want to annex eastern Ukraine. He has told me that.' Saying the sanctions 'must stop now', Francois Hollande said he was expecting progress o... more »
Military And Intellgience News Briefs -- January 7, 2015
Hunted: Police are hunting these two gunmen and a third accomplice after the highly-trained killers raided the offices of a controversial magazine this morning over cartoons it published of the Prophet Mohammed, Daily Mail *Daily Mail:* *Soldiers on the streets: Military is brought in to protect Eiffel Tower, media offices, places of worship and public transport links as France responds to terror attack * *Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 7, 2015* Experts: Gunmen in Paris Attack Likely Had Military Training -- VOA Attackers at French newspaper seen as trained Islami... more »
Monopoly Game is Rigged
Designed to fail destined for jail The rotten game of monopoly we play set up by and for Mr. Big rigged like the casino house always wins you lose you pay the price Who owns your house? The shit the corporations build in China designed to fail planned obsolescence keeps us coming back for more and more The system was designed to fail for the people Washington legalized thievery for Wall Street Mr. Big designed his jails to keep us afraid and
In the opening scene of the 1973 movie "Serpico," I am shot in the face - or to be more accurate, the character of Frank Serpico, played by Al Pacino, is shot in the face. Even today it's very difficult for me to watch those scenes, which depict in a ...
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) holds out his arms as he and Secretary of State John Kerry depart the Great Hall of the People after their meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) in Beijing November 12, 2014. Obama will travel to Myanmar and Australia as part of a ...