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Picture Of The Day
Melania Trump visits the Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt, October 6, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Melania in Africa* (Reuters).
Musical Interlude: Josh Groban, “Remember When It Rained”
Josh Groban, “Remember When It Rained” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BixbjCDfH4
"A Look to the Heavens"
“These two spiral galaxies make a photogenic pair, found within the boundaries of the northern constellation Draco. Contrasting in color and orientation, NGC 5965 is nearly edge-on to our line of sight and dominated by yellow hues, while bluish NGC 5963 is closer to face-on. Of course, even in this well-framed cosmic snapshot the scene is invaded by other galaxies, including small elliptical NGC 5969 at the lower left. * Click image for larger size.* Brighter, spiky stars in our own Milky Way are scattered through the foreground. Though they seem to be close and of similar size, gala... more »
"The World Rests In The Night..."
“The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb. Nighttime is womb-time. Our souls come out to play. The darkness absolves everything; the struggle for identity and impression falls away. We rest in the night.” - John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom"○ “On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze be... more »
"We Are Star Stuff..."
"We are star-stuff. The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it but the way the atoms are put together. The cosmos is also within us. We're made of star stuff, we are a way for the cosmos to know itself." - Carl Sagan *Click image for larger size.* "The hydrogen in your body, present in every molecule of water, came from the Big Bang. There are no other appreciable sources of hydrogen in the universe. The carbon in your body was made by nuclear fusion in the interior of stars, as was the oxygen. Much of the iron in your body was made during supernovas of stars th... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Mysterious Play of Forces”
*“The Mysterious Play of Forces”* by Chet Raymo “I have often quoted here the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, mostly from the “Duino Elegies” or “The Sonnets of Orpheus.” We now have a new translation of Rilke's earlier “The Book of Hours”, by Susan Ranson, which I have been reading, and I offer a short poem from the “First Book: The Book of Monkish Life.” "I find your trace in all these things, in all that like a brother I am careful for; you sun yourself, a seed, within the small and in the great give yourself the more. This the mysterious play of forces, then, that serve in things, over... more »
“The 13th Warrior: Prayers Before Final Battle”; Paulo Coelho, "The Good Fight"
“The 13th Warrior: Prayers Before Final Battle” *Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan: * “Merciful Father, I have squandered my days with plans of many things. This was not among them... But at this moment, I beg only to live the next few minutes well. For all we ought to have thought, and have not thought; all we ought to have said, and have not said; all we ought to have done, and have not done; I pray thee God for forgiveness.” *Buliwyf:* “Lo, there do I see my father. Lo, there do I see my mother and my sisters, and my brothers. Lo, there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning. Lo, the... more »
"A Good Question..."
"In the end, we return to the question, just how much do you love truth? Do you really love truth or are you just curious? Do you love it enough to rebuild your understanding to conform to a reality that doesn't fit your current beliefs, and doesn't feel 120% happy? Do you love truth enough to continue seeking even when it hurts, when it reveals aspects of yourself (or human society, or the universe) that are shocking, complex and disturbing, or humbling, glorious and amazing - or even, when truth is far beyond human mind itself? Just how much do we love truth? It's a good question... more »
Polls Close In Cameroon's Presidential Election. President Paul Biya Is Expected To Be Re-Elected
*DW: **Cameroon: Polls close, conflict simmers* Voting has closed in Cameroon despite low turnup in Buea, the capital of the southwestern region. Some administrative officials were seen casting their ballots after local residents were threatened by separatists. This means that results from the overall count are questionable, especially that independent could not get access to polling stations in time. The capital of Cameroon's southwest, Buea, is a ghost city. Shops, banks, schools and markets are closed. Public services have been suspended. A town that once had around 200,000 peo... more »
October 8th – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #627
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday October 8th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Young and Professional Kavanaugh: "It's All Part of the Same Scummy Guy"
*-by Sam Husseini* I don't often think fondly of Christopher Hitchens, but an insight of my ex-friend did brighten my eyes the last week. Specifically, after I sent out a series of news releases effectively arguing that then-president Bill Clinton should be impeached "for the right reasons"-- specifically, illegal bombings, Hitchens objected. He argued that the distinction between Clinton's personal and professional actions was a false one, that "it's all part of the same scummy guy." As some argue that Kavanaugh shouldn't be judged on actions he committed when he was 17, are the... more »
Wide Band Gap Semiconductors
A short review of semiconductor history, then a look at the category of semiconductor involved and what it means for the future. Continue reading →
Arizona Global Warming Update
Today was the coldest October 7th in Phoenix in at least 100 years. Average temperature for the date is 93 degrees, and I was riding my bike this evening with a jacket on. PHOTOS: Northern AZ gets first snowfall – … Continue reading →
Space-X Launch
I saw a giant fireball in the sky west of Phoenix this evening. Apparently it was the Space-X launch in Caifornia hundreds of miles away.
The World Has Less Than Ten Years To Get Leftist Lies Under Control
A senior U.N. environmental official says entire nations could be wiped off the face of the Earth by rising sea levels if the global warming trend is not reversed by the year 2000. He said governments have a 10-year window of … Continue reading →
"The Global Distortions of Doom Part 1: Hyper-Indebted Zombie Corporations"
*"The Global Distortions of Doom Part 1:* * Hyper-Indebted Zombie Corporations"* by Charles Hugh Smith "'The defaults and currency crises in the periphery will then move into the core.' It's funny how unintended consequences so rarely turn out to be good. The intended consequences of central banks' unprecedented tsunami of stimulus (quantitative easing, super-low interest rates and easy credit / abundant liquidity) over the past decade were: *1.* Save the banks by giving them credit-money at near-zero interest that they could loan out at higher rates. Savers were thrown under the b... more »
Nationalist Serb, Bosniak Leaders Both Claim Victory In Today's Bosnia Presidential Vote
*Reuters*: *Nationalist Serb, Bosniak leaders win Bosnia's presidential vote* Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik and Sefik Dzaferovic, the candidate of the largest Muslim Bosniak party, have won the Serb and Bosniak seats in Bosnia’s triumverate presidency, the election commission said early Monday. Moderate Croat Zeljko Komsic, who already served two terms in the presidency, won the Croat seat with 49.5 percent of the vote, winning over nationalist Dragan Covic from the largest Croat party, HDZ. Dodik secured 55 percent of the vote and Dzaferovic 38 percent, based on... more »
“Lets do it”
“Vice President Mike Pence decided to face his foes head on, refusing to exit the Capitol building through a side entrance as protesters swarmed the area following the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.” click here
Kudos to Wells Fargo
“Bloomberg reports that the $40 million is on top of $431 million Wells Fargo has issued to gun manufacturers since the December 14, 2012, Sandy Hook attack. This means Wells Fargo is not only bucking the corporate gun control trend in 2018 … Continue reading →
Notes
Sunday morning in the Arizona Highlands, above Sunday night in SoCal, below, at my daughter's home (Raptor visible below). Watching an Argentine SAOCOM-1A satellite reach orbit, propelled by a Falcon 9 that returned to Vandenberg and made a powered landing. The launch was spectacular as those evening launches almost always are. Then again, maybe it's the government covering an alien event - a close encounter (Falcon 9 in a powered landing situation).
Solomon Review Highlights CURRENT DOJ and FBI Corruption Within HPSCI Report Footnote #43…
John Solomon writing for The Hill, presents an important article highlighting the current corruption within the DOJ and FBI that began under the Obama administration (Lynch/Comey) and continues today within the Trump administration (Sessions/Wray). After breaking the story that in … Continue reading →
Gregory Mannarino, "Markets: A Look Ahead. (The China Factor...)"
Gregory Mannarino, "Markets: A Look Ahead. (The China Factor...)" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ng5LRknrQY
Bolsonaro and Haddad Advance to Runoff in Brazil’s Presidential Election
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s divisive 2018 presidential election will go to a deciding second round after controversial far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won an emphatic victory in the first round of voting on Sunday (October 7th) while falling just short of the fifty percent needed to be declared Brazil’s […]
And the boy became a Mathematician : Meet Dr. Omar Mohsen
This is one of the true happy news that made me proud as well optimistic about the future. In April 2011, I wrote about this 15-years-old mathematics genius who was doing his master’s degree in the American University in Cairo " AUC" during then and that genius’ name was Omar Othman or as he is known now as Omar Mohsen. *"Yes, Masters degree"[image: Omar Mohsen]Dr. Omar Mohsen right now inParsi * Now, the boy has grown and became a young man. The 22-years old mathematician has got his Ph.D. degree from Universite Paris Diderot or Paris Diderot University on Thursday according to h... more »
Climate change warning is dire
No historic precedent for the sweeping change to energy, transportation, other systems necessary to reach 1.5 degrees Celsius
Saudi Coalition sends Sudanese reinforcements to Hodeidah to intensify offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 A.M.) – The Saudi Coalition sent a large number of reinforcements from the Sudanese Army to the Hodeidah front this past weekend, the group announced on Sunday. “The aim of the arrived Sudanese servicemen will be to reinforce troops already deployed there in order to fully liberate the territories which remain under the Houthis’ control,” the Saudi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu to hold meeting with Putin to prevent Iran from building new bases in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and agreed to hold a meeting with him soon. “Some time ago I spoke with Putin by phone. We agreed to hold a meeting soon to maintain important coordination between our countries’ armies,” Netanyahu told the government, according to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebel group attempts to infiltrate Syrian Army lines from Idlib buffer zone
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels attempted to infiltrate the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate, yesterday, a military source told Al-Masdar News. Led by the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP), the jihadist rebels attempted to infiltrate through the farms around Al-Mansoura and Tal Wassit before they were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels remain inside Idlib buffer zone: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels have remained inside the Idlib buffer zone, despite repeated warnings from the Turkish and Russian forces in the area, a military source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News tonight. According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reported that the jihadist rebels from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian publication accuses US of transporting Daesh terrorists from Deir Ezzor
A number of wounded Daesh* terrorists militants have been evacuated by US helicopters from Syria’s eastern Deir ez-Zor province, local sources said, as quoted by the Syrian news website Arabi Today. On Saturday night, the militants were reportedly relocated from the town of al-Shaafah located near the Iraqi border to an unknown location. It is not the first time that US military aircraft have been […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Infamous Canadian ISIS fighter may be deported from Syria to Ottawa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) may hand over the infamous Canadian Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist dubbed “Jihadi Jack” to Canada, a new report claimed this past week. Jack Letts, a suspected Daesh* fighter with dual British-Canadian citizenship, is likely to be extradited to Ottawa rather than to London, The Guardian reported on Saturday, citing unnamed Canadian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pro-Russia Party Wins Latvia Election. Coalition Talks With Other Parties Have Begun
*BBC*: *Pro-Russia party wins Latvia election* A pro-Russia party has won the most votes in Latvia following Saturday's general election. The Harmony party polled 19% with the pro-EU For Development party taking 12% and two populist parties, the KPV LV and the New Conservatives winning 27% between them. In the past, parties have formed pacts to keep Harmony out of government. Commentators say Harmony might now be able to form a government if it joins forces with the populist parties. It will hold 24 seats in the 100-seat parliament, with the New Conservatives on 16 and KPV LV on... more »
Dangerous Standoff Between Russia and US
PressTV Published on Oct 7, 2018 Tensions between the US and Russia have been going on for a while. The US, by some accounts, has provoked Russia. Washington has accused Moscow of meddling in the US presidential election in 2016 and interference in Syria. The latest charge against Russia: illegal cyber activities. But Russia also has […]
What Can Spark a US-China Military Confrontation?
PressTV Published on Oct 6, 2018 If the United States attempts to stop China from exploration and development of South China Sea resources, it will result in a military confrontation, according to Dennis Etler, an American political analyst who has a decades-long interest in international affairs. The United States Navy is reported to be planning a […]
‘We Will Pay Nothing for Our Security’: Saudi Arabia Disregards Trump’s Warnings
RT Published on Oct 6, 2018 The crown prince of Saudi Arabia says his country doesn’t owe the US a cent in unpaid weapons bills. His remark was a response to Donald Trump, who issued a warning to the Gulf kingdom. end
New Mind-blowing Discoveries on Saturn System
nemesis maturity Published on Oct 6, 2018 New research emerging from the final orbits of NASA’s Cassini spacecraft represents a huge leap forward in our understanding of the Saturn system — especially the mysterious, never-before-explored region between the planet and its rings. Some preconceived ideas are turning out to be wrong while new questions are being […]
Israel Destroys Bedouin Home in Negev
PressTV Published on Oct 5, 2018 Israel has demolished a Palestinian home in the Negev desert, leaving a family homeless. A Palestinian mother along with her nine children lived in the torn-down home in the Kuseifeh village. Israeli officials say the Bedouins had built their home without the proper permit. But Palestinians say the building permits […]
‘It’s Interesting How ISIS-Daesh and US Forces are so Close to Each Other’ – Professor
‘It’s Interesting How Daesh and US Forces are so Close to Each Other’ – Professor by https://sputniknews.com/ Iran says Monday’s missile attack launched in Syria killed 40 Daesh* leaders. Seven drones and six ballistic missiles were used during the strike in the Abu Kamal region of eastern Syria, according to state media. Tehran conducted the strike […]
US Switching to Ukraine as Location to Start World War III Against Russia
US Switching to Ukraine as Location to Start World War III Against Russia by ERIC ZUESSE, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ The United States Government is now treating Ukraine as if it were a NATO member, and on September 27th donated to Ukraine two warships for use against Russia. This is the latest indication that the US is switching to Ukraine as the […]
How Russia Plans to Disentangle Its Economy from US Dollar
How Russia Plans to Disentangle Its Economy from US Dollar by https://www.rt.com/ The Russian Finance Ministry has announced a plan to wean the country of dollar dependence. It is expected to be a long and painful process. RT has asked analysts to explain how this could be done. – According to the plan published this week, […]
Kerry Warns of War After U.S. Exit from Nuclear Deal
Kerry Warns of War After U.S. Exit from Nuclear Deal by https://www.tehrantimes.com/ Former secretary of state John Kerry said on Friday that there is chance of conflict with Iran after the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. – By pulling out of the accord, President Donald Trump […]
John Williams: FedRes Could Be Gone In Coming Financial Overhaul
John Williams: FedRes Could Be Gone In Coming Financial Overhaul by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Economist John Williams says the recent rate hikes mean the “Fed is killing off the economy.” Williams says, “I heard President Trump make some comments to that effect, and he’s right. The Fed is trying to raise rates. The idea is […]
Was The End Of The Petro Dollar Just Announced By The President?
X22Report Published on Oct 5, 2018 Venezuela is ready to unleash the Petro on Nov 5. Mattress Firm files for bankruptcy. NY Fed lowers the growth rate for the 3rd and 4th Q. U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 1969. The unemployment rate fell to 3.7%. Trump signals the end of the Petro dollar. […]
US to Send Israel More F-35s After Moscow Supplies S-300s to Syria – Reports
Who is attacking who? USA and Israel are attacking Syria. They are the aggressors. Syria has not attacked Israel nor USA. – US to Send Israel More F-35s After Moscow Supplies S-300s to Syria – Reports by https://www.rt.com/ The US will reportedly provide Israel with more F-35s after Russia supplied Syria with S-300 missile systems. Moscow’s […]
China Makes MASSIVE Move As Trade Tensions ESCALATE!
World Alternative Media Published on Oct 5, 2018 Josh Sigurdson talks with author and economic analyst John Sneisen about the recent move made by China to release a $3 billion bond backed in US dollars! This would be only the third US Dollar denominated issuance by China in the last 14 years. So the rarity of […]
Kerry Reveals Egyptian, Saudi Ex-Leaders Pushed US to Attack Iran
Kerry Reveals Egyptian, Saudi Ex-Leaders Pushed US to Attack Iran by https://www.english.almanar.com.lb/ Former US Secretary of State John Kerry expressed alarm over a possible war with Iran following the US’s exit from the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). – By pulling out of the deal, US […]
IRGC Commander Says Netanyahu Will “Flee Into Sea,” Should “Practice Swimming”
IRGC Commander Says Netanyahu Will “Flee Into Sea,” Should “Practice Swimming” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ In a fiery message aimed at Tel Aviv, Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps deputy commander Brig. Gen. Hossein Salami issued a warning to Israel, Middle East-based source Al Masdar News reports. – “I tell the prime minister of the Zionist regime to practice swimming in the Mediterranean because soon you […]
WILL HYPERINFLATION PUSH US to Return to the Gold Standard? The Questions that Didn’t Get Answered
ITM Trading Streamed live on Oct 3, 2018 Question 1: I’ve read that one of the reasons we haven’t experienced hyperinflation is because the banks have placed QE reserves they received at the Central Bank where they are receiving more interest $ than they could in other instruments. I have heard Lynette say that the banks […]
Musical Interlude: Vangelis, "1492: Conquest of Paradise Theme"
Vangelis, "1492: Conquest of Paradise Theme" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94dY-QxjDiE ○ A phenomenal version of the same song, by André RIeu, "Conquest of Paradise", Soldatenchor Amsterdam Arena, 2009
"Columbus Day: Have A Safe, Peaceful and Thoughtful Day"
I wish all who celebrate this official holiday a safe, peaceful and thoughtful day. I will *not* wish anyone a "Happy Columbus Day." There is nothing whatsoever to be happy and celebrate about, unless the savage and deliberate genocide of the original 60 million inhabitants of this continent pleases you. Sadly, for many, it will...
Sunday Talks: Larry Kudlow Discusses USMCA (NAFTA Replacement) and Ongoing Trade Initiatives…
National Economic Council Chairman Larry Kudlow appears on Sunday Morning to talk about the U.S.MCA agreement; the state of the economy; and the ongoing MAGAnomic efforts within restructured trade deals. Ms. Maria Bartiromo knows the weeds, and is smart enough … Continue reading →
Jair Bolsonaro Wins Brazil Vote But Not With An Outright Victory
*DW: **Brazil elections: Bolsonaro to face off with Fernando Haddad in second round* Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has likely fallen short of the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a run-off vote. Fernando Haddad, the stand-in for jailed former President Luiz Inacio da Silva, is trailing behind. Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro is set to face leftist Fernando Haddad in the second round of Brazil's presidential election, according to official results. With 88 percent of votes counted so far, Bolsonaro had 47.4 percent of votes, while Fernando Haddad from the Workers' P... more »
Columbus Day? Hmmm...
"Before our white brothers arrived to make us civilized men, we didn't have any kind of prison. Because of this, we had no delinquents. Without a prison, there can be no delinquents. We had no locks nor keys and therefore among us there were no thieves. When someone was so poor that he couldn't afford a horse, a tent or a blanket, he would, in that case, receive it all as a gift. We were too uncivilized to give great importance to private property. We didn't know any kind of money and consequently, the value of a human being was not determined by his wealth. We had no written laws l... more »
Soros
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. – Voltaire George Soros says the best year of his life was when he was fourteen and self-identified as a German – as he helped confiscate property from … Continue reading →
Columbus Day... "General Sherman's Final Solution"
*"General Sherman's Final Solution*" by Thomas J. DiLorenzo "In an issue of "The American Enterprise" magazine devoted to the War between the States, Victor Hanson, a visiting professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, defends and makes excuses for Lincoln’s intentional waging of war on Southern civilians. This included the bombing, pillaging and plundering of their cities and towns, the burning of their homes, total destruction of farms and livestock, gang rape, and the killing of thousands, including women and children of all races. (See "Merchant of Terror: General Sherman and Total Wa... more »
Glock: The World's Most Popular Handgun?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Secuity, * The story of the Glock began in February 1980, when the Austrian army was looking to replace antiquated, World War II–era Walther P-38 handguns with something new. *Glock didn’t try to invent a pistol that would take over the world, just win a contract for the Austrian army. The rest of the world simply decided it wanted what he was selling.* For much of the mid-twentieth century, handgun development was in a period of stagnation. The development of the semiautomatic pistol had ushered in a new weapon that, although more complex than a revolver, had a... more »
104 to 0: The Air Force's F-15 Eagle Is the Fighter No Nation Can Beat
*Tom Cooper* *Security, * And the reasons are obvious. *She might be old, but she also might be undefeated. * According to official releases from Boeing and the U.S. Air Force, the F-15 Eagle has a clear-cut win-to-loss ratio of 104 to zero. But in fact, opposing air forces have claimed, in nearly a dozen cases, to have shot down the iconic, twin-engine fighter. All the claims have one thing in common. The claimants were never able to provide any evidence for their supposed victories. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* The earliest report is mostly unknown to the publ... more »
It Is Time to Debate—and End—Identity Politics
*Michael Gonzalez* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] A democratic society based on civil liberties cannot survive being torn apart. America’s partition into mutually antagonistic identity groups has reached every nook and cranny of society, from sports to education, the corporate world and politics. It has never been openly debated or voted on by the American people, however. Identity politics sparks emotional reactions both among its supporters and its detractors because it deals with the larger issues of our day. It is about what convinces people to band together in societ... more »
No, Mr. President, War Against Venezuela Is a Bad Idea
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] It would be another nation-building disaster. America’s UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who routinely promotes the agendas of friendly dictatorships such as Saudi Arabia, recently stepped out as a defender of liberty to denounce repression in Venezuela. She evidently wants regime change, via means unstated. Furthermore, President Donald Trump supports military action. But intervention in Venezuela is a dumb idea. The Maduro government is a disaster. Little pretense remains that the country is a democracy; the regime maintains power ... more »
Canada – “Extreme” sea ice prevents crucial deliveries to isolated communities
Grocery store shelves “are quickly becoming bare.”_________________ Early arrival of sea ice Authorities in Canada’s Arctic north are scrambling to transport critical supplies to three communities – Paulatuk, Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay – after the early arrival of sea ice prevented delivery barges from reaching the region. The three isolated communities, with a combined population ... Read moreCanada – “Extreme” sea ice prevents crucial deliveries to isolated communities The post Canada – “Extreme” sea ice prevents crucial deliveries to isolated communities appeared first on Ice ... more »
China Confirms That The Missing Interpol Chief Meng Hongwei Is Under Investigation, And That He Has Resigned
*ABC News Online:* *Missing Interpol chief Meng Hongwei under investigation, China's anti-corruption watchdog says* China's anti-corruption watchdog says it is investigating Meng Hongwei, who heads the global law enforcement organisation Interpol, for suspected violations of the law. Mr Meng, 64, who is also Vice-Minister of Public Security in China, had been reported missing after travelling from France, where Interpol is based, to China. "Public Security Ministry Vice-Minister Meng Hongwei is currently under investigation by the National Supervisory Commission for suspected vi... more »
Will Mainers Remember In 2020? Perhaps Justice Kavanaugh Will Remind Then Now And Then
Ted Cruz never hesitated or thought twice about his vote for Brett Kavanaugh. He fund-raised off it. It's who he is, who he's always been and will always be. Yesterday, after the 50-48 vote roll call, Beto send a note to Texas voters saying, clearly: "Today, the Senate voted on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. *If I were in the Senate, I would have voted no.* Maybe that's why Schumer and the DSCC aren't supporting his race-- way too plain-spoken; no hedging there. No Republican-lite bullshit either. The events of the past two weeks-- including Dr. Ford... more »
Fed Set to Spoil the Party and Dampen the Trump Economy
[image: fed-set-to-spoil-the-party-and-dampen-the-trump-economy] Market watchers will have to wait until Tuesday to see if the mini-panic selloff last week picks up steam.
Lawsuit Claims Popular LaCroix Sparkling Water Has Insecticide and Other Harmful Chemicals
By Aaron Kesel A lawsuit filed in Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court against popular beverage LaCroix alleges the sparkling water advertised as “all natural” includes... more »
Sunday Talks: Senator Susan Collins Discusses Kavanaugh Confirmation…
Republican Senator Susan Collins appears on Face The Nation with John Dickerson to participate in the game of political make-believe surrounding the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Dickerson pretends he believes Blasey-Ford (he doesn’t); Collins pretends she believes Blasey-Ford was … Continue reading →
The Nazi Jews
by ThirdEyeWise There seems to be a mass deception going on with the fanatical Hitler cult. These people expect you to tow the line and will accuse you of being deceitful if you do not. The forum administrator over at TIU deleted my last post and banned me (2nd time) for revealing certain truths concerning the Nazi party. Anyway, have a read: http://theinfounderground.com/forum/vie ... =7&t=17230 Also, here is a video I made concerning the topic. yeah, yeah, I know I'm no Steven Spielberg [image: :lol:] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGLhhHu1Kig http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-... more »
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo Meets North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
*Reuters: **Pompeo says has good meeting with North Korea's Kim but more needs to be done* SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed to arrange a second leaders summit “as soon as possible,” and discussed potential U.S. monitoring of Pyongyang’s steps toward denuclearization, South Korea’s presidential office said on Sunday. Pompeo said his latest, fourth trip to Pyongyang was “another step forward” to denuclearization and he had a “good, productive conversation” with Kim, but more needed to be done. South Korean President M... more »
Do P3 hospitals offer value for money spent? None of your business, says Stephen McNeil
The ever-expanding, ongoing plan to drag Nova Scotia’s healthcare infrastructure into the 21st century — by tearing down and replacing three well-past-their-best-before-date buildings in the QEII hospital complex, expanding the Dartmouth General Hospital and constructing new outpatient clinics in the Bayers Lake business park and on the site of the former CBC building on Bell […]
NATO’s Manipulation Of The Macedonian Vote Exposes Its Modus Operandi
Andrew Korybkoat - 6 hours ago
[image: undefined] NATO membership used to be motivated by a shared fear, however exploited, of a so-called “Soviet/communist threat” which made joining the military bloc a seemingly “natural” decision for the countries that did so during the Old Cold War. The US certainly pressured many of them behind the scenes, however, and it also exploited their membership for clandestine purposes such as embedding Gladio squads into their societies. The Soviet dissolution of 1991 removed the very reason for NATO’s existence, yet the organization survived and has been progressively reinventing ... more »
Missing "journalist" Jamal Khassoggi? Or Arms Trader Like Namesake Adnan Khashoggi?
*Namesake: * *: one that has the same name as another especially : one who is named after another or for whom another is named * *Example: His grandson and namesake is the spit and image of him … —Robert Graves* * I'm being completely honest here, if Jamal Khashoggi is a journalist, in the sense of a real muckracker, I'd be shocked. It's very plain to me that journalism is often a cover for other dealings. Journalists as spies is well known. Marie Colvin comes to mind. How about journalism giving a cover of legitimacy for arms dealing? Why not? Jamal** Khashoggi like his nam... more »
The War Against Vitamin D – A Threat to Big Pharma
Natural substances with tremendous healing capabilities that cannot be patented are a huge threat to the pharmaceutical industry and their FDA-approved drugs, and certainly vitamin D is at the top of this list. For example, published scientific literature shows that vitamin D is more effective in preventing annual influenza than the dangerous flu shot. Since the best and primary source of vitamin D is from the sun, most people in North America are vitamin D deficient, even during the summer months when we are told to block the sun's rays due to the fear of skin cancer. When a natur... more »
What would 'Party X 'do about the environment? Policy #2: Scrap the 'License to Pollute'
*So there's a gap in the market for a political party representing what I'm calling "ethical environmentalism" -- and even Simon Bridges will want a part of it come coalition time (Whether it would want him is a whole other story). * *By *ethical* I mean policies that remove some existing political coercion without introducing any new coercion. **By *environmentalism* I mean** today's fashionable environmental tropes. **And by some innate cunning involving preternatural judo I propose a Party X that uses those tropes to kickstart both some real environmentalism and a true movement t... more »
On necessary measures
I've previously linked to columns by Paul Wells and Jen Gerson on the coordinated right-wing attack on carbon pricing. (And even the Notley government has made a show of withdrawing from a coordinated federal climate change plan, though without abandoning its own climate change policy.) But let's not assume that what's being treated as a convenient political argument for now won't produce some blowback. To the contrary, the unilateral withdrawal of provinces from any federal system might ultimately favour the development of stronger federal climate regulation. From a legal standpo... more »
Sunday Talks: Roy Blunt Discusses Kavanaugh Consequences…
Yikes, Roy Blunt?… A notorious member of the Shameful Seven?…. Appearing on Maria Bartiromo?… to talk about Kavanaugh. Something very sketchy is afoot. It could be the Decepticons are positioning to join MAGA; or it could be something far more … Continue reading →
Sunday Talks: Devin Nunes Discusses Economy and 2018 Mid-Terms….
In Part II of the Chairman Nunes interview today, Maria Bartiromo discusses the state of the economy, the downstream political consequences from the Kavanaugh smear job, and the mid-term elections.
Coburnt
From THINK PROGRESS ECONOMY: Until late this afternoon, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) was single-handedly blocking the transportation bill that would temporarily reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, keep 80,000 people in their jobs, and avoid another costly shutdown like the one that occurred in August. Coburn had said he was blocking the bill due to the … Continue reading "Coburnt"
Heady Lamar
Oh, kids, I know this will break your heart, but there appears to be a rift between the Rethuglican National Committee and some congressmen and senators. A week or so ago (according to POLITICO), John Boohoo Boehner, Mitch No-chin McConnell, Jon I-don’t-need-maternity-care Kyl, John NRA Thune, and Heady Lamar Alexander got in Michael Phathead Steele’s … Continue reading "Heady Lamar"
Men Save Reindeer Trapped In Thick Mud From Almost Certain Death
A reindeer caught in a sticky and deadly situation was saved after some men traveling by happened to spot him. The reindeer was stuck up to his back in mud in the Yamal Region of Russia. “I was passing along the Morda Yakha river in the Bovanenkovo region when I saw an unhappy animal,” writes one of the rescuers. “We immediately brought an oar to avoid getting stuck in the mud, rope, tied it to the reindeer’s horns and rescued the animal.” The reindeer, also known as the caribou in North America, is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, sub-Arctic, tu... more »
Get used to the new normal
“These new extreme early blizzards confirm this.” – Argiris Diamantis Abnormal ‘Weather Bomb’ underway; wind gusts of 140 km/h 5 Oct 2018 – We are only days into the month of October and many across the west are digging out from a foot of snowfall. But what’s interesting is that the strongest storm that we’ve ... Read moreGet used to the new normal The post Get used to the new normal appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Google Tries To 'Make Nice' With The Pentagon
Google CEO Sundar Pichai takes the stage during the presentation of new Google hardware in San Francisco on Oct. 4, 2016. Beck Diefenbach, Reuters *Business Insider:* *Google CEO Sundar Pichai went hat in hand to the Pentagon to patch up its relationship with the military after an employee backlash* * Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Pentagon officials during a recent trip to Washington DC, according to The Washington Post. * Pichai sought to "smooth over tensions" after Google decided to sever an agreement to help the military analyze drone video footage. * Google's decision to se... more »
"Toxic Masculinity"
*"Toxic Masculinity"* By Chris "'No frickin' way am I doing THAT!' A few weeks ago we had a family skiing/snowboarding trip. While sitting at the top of this, this is how my daughter responded to her brother after he invited her to join him in launching himself off the lip and into the valley below. They've both been on the slopes for the same period of time but my son engages in things that I absolutely will NOT be doing. And certainly nothing my daughter will likely ever consider doing. Boys, as they say, are different. Not good, not bad. Just different. It has to do with our bio... more »
EU Attempting to hold Great Britain Hostage by Delaying and Obstructing Brexit
[image: eu-attempting-to-hold-great-britain-hostage-by-delaying-and-obstructing-brexit] EU leaders such as Emmanuel Macron of France are hoping to delay and obstruct Brexit in hopes of forcing a new referendum.
Erdogan expresses ‘positive expectations’ for Khashoggi being alive (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters in Ankara on Sunday that he was still hopeful about the fate of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, amid reports that the journalist may have been killed while visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. “It is also extremely saddening that this incident took place in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military attacks jihadist rebels in northern Latakia (video)
The Syrian military has taken a hard line stance against ceasefire violations in hilly northeastern Latakia Governorate. Nusra* terrorists in the region are continuing to launch missile and bomb attacks on civilian settlements and Syrian Army positions, prompting the military to return fire along the entire border with neighboring Idlib province, a Syrian Army officer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Poll: Tom Steyer’s Green energy campaign isn’t Very popular
A renewable energy campaign financed by Tom Steyer is trailing by double digits, an indication that Arizona voters are not too excited about a dramatic shift to wind and solar.
Very Important Interview: Devin Nunes Discusses FISA Investigation, Rod Rosenstein, Currently Corrupt DOJ/FBI, and Robert Mueller…
Critical – Critical – Critical House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the ongoing FISA abuse investigation; the use of Michael Sussmann to act as a go-between for the DNC and FBI; the status of … Continue reading →
Conference Focuses on Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success
As Latino students enter higher education at increasing rates, ensuring their success through student support and inclusive campus cultures is a growing priority, according to higher education leaders at this year’s Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) 32nd Annual Conference.
At ASALH, Historian Tells Story of Fugitive Slave
Speaking at the 103rd annual meeting and conference of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) on Saturday, Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar said that Ono Judge was "a new American hero" who defied the first president, George Washington, at all cost.
70% Of All Americans And 90% Of Republicans Have Lost Faith In The Mainstream Media
*Steve McCann, American Interest:* *The Mainstream Media Fraud* The conjoined Democratic Party and mainstream media's despicable character assassination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh combined with the two-year single-minded determination to destroy the Trump presidency by any means possible has irretrievably awakened a preponderance of the citizenry. In a recent poll, 70% of all Americans and 90% of Republicans have lost faith in the self-styled mainstream media. They are imploding due to the self-inflicted destruction of their credibility and integrity, which has exposed the fraud this... more »
"Acceptance..."
"Acceptance is a crucial step forward for those who prefer the idea of living this life over simply existing within it. Accept all that you've said and what you've done, because you cannot change your past. Accept the idea of the unknown, because the future is the unknown waiting patiently to reveal itself. Accept the person you have become thus far in your journey, because you are the only person who will be there with you when you finish it. Do all of this so that you may never find yourself having to accept regret that haunts you at two a.m., leaving you sweaty and broken hearted... more »
X22 Report, "The Plan, Push The MSM Into A Corner Regarding The Economy To Blame The Fed"
X22 Report, "The Plan, Push The MSM Into A Corner Regarding The Economy To Blame The Fed" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McwDg4qVopI Dave. "The Plan." Kindly tell us whose plan this is, and its details...
Trump on Fox News
Donald Trump phoned in to Jeanine Pirro’s Fox show last night......Actually the truth is not all the generals agree with his proposal......(especially in the Air Force).
Washington vs Beijing: US Proxies Emerge Ahead of Thai Elections
*October 8, 2018* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - At a time when the United States has intensified its confrontation with Russia based on claims that Moscow interfered in US and allied politics (i.e. the UK and prospective NATO members in Eastern Europe), the US openly meddles everywhere from Europe and Africa to the Middle East and Asia. This includes Southeast Asia where Washington is busy at work creating an arc of US client states and political chaos aimed at encircling and foiling China and the rest of Asia's regional and global rise. US meddling has been documented in Cambodia where ... more »
This Is How Western Intelligence Was Able To Identify 300 Russian GRU Intelligence Agents
Morenets appears to be travelling under his real name and date of birth - leading them to his address: Moscow's main spy centre *Daily Mail:* *Bungling Russian spies' biggest blunder revealed: Hacker's car documents help identify more than 300 GRU agents... because his Lada is registered to their Moscow cyber HQ* * US charges 7 Russian spies with crimes including hacking, identity theft and fraud using crypto-currencies * British cyber security group accuses Russia's GRU of at least four hacking attacks around the world * Dutch authorities lift lid on operation to hack chemical we... more »
Support Politics Theory Other
New left media consistently offers a higher standard of analysis and better arguments than you can expect from the mainstream. But it is expensive. Good comment costs good money. My favourite podcast is Politics Theory Other by Alex Doherty. Not only does his Twitter feed require a quick bump to push him over a thousand followers, his work needs financial support. Since setting up shop in April Alex has explored hot button topics with a number of left activists and thinkers. These include Adam Tooze on the economic crash, Sophie Lewis on TERFism, Jeremy Gilbert on Lazarrato and im... more »
Greg Hunter, "Fed Killing the Economy – John Williams"
*"Fed Killing the Economy – John Williams"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, "Economist John Williams says the recent rate hikes mean the “Fed is killing off the economy.” Williams says, “I heard President Trump make some comments to that effect, and he’s right...""The Fed is trying to raise rates. The idea is if you get higher rates, the banks will be able to make more profits on their lending. It will also encourage bank lending. Unfortunately, on the consumer end, it raises the consumers’ cost of borrowing as interest rates go up. It makes mortgages more expensive. It makes bo... more »
China’s Uyghur Problem — The Unmentioned Part
*October 8, 2018 *(F. William Engdahl) - In recent months Western media and the Washington Administration have begun to raise a hue and cry over alleged mass internment camps in China’s northwestern Xinjiang where supposedly up to one million ethnic Uyghur Chinese are being detained and submitted to various forms of “re-education.” Several things about the charges are notable, not the least that all originate from Western media or “democracy” NGOs such as Human Rights Watch whose record for veracity leaves something to be desired. In August Reuters published an article under the h... more »
Interview with Laurel Heidtman
This month I interview Kentucky author Laurel Heidtman. Laurel writes cozy mystery and romance novels from her home in the Daniel Boone National Forest. 15) *Believe it or not, purely by coincidence, you’re the second consecutive female ex police officer I’ve made my Author of the Month (the last was Christine Lyden, aka CA Asbrey, who was a UK cop). Between your law enforcement experience, stint as a bartender, nursing training and two English degrees, you’re very admirably and enviably weighted for a crime writing career. How much does your experience as a cop inform your f... more »
Robinson: Harness your Rage at Kavanaugh Hearings to get out the Vote
From the Record Courier: https://www.record-courier.com “Robinson: Harness your rage at Kavanaugh hearings to get out the vote By Eugene Robinson … Continue reading →
Frat-Boy McDrunkFace Confirmed. Now What?
*-by Digby* It was a good week for Republicans, let's give them that. They managed to confirm a far-right political hit-man and accused sexual abuser to the Supreme Court for a lifetime appointment. And they did it by using the language of domestic abusers-- blaming the Democrats and taunting protesters by saying, "look what you made me do." Clever boys. When asked on Air Force One what his message is to women across the country who are feeling devastated by Kavanaugh's confirmation, Trump replied, "I don't think they are. If you look at the biggest fans and I can tell you that t... more »
Global Warming: In reality, or is it only in the data?
Just as the IPCC is about to issue a new report declaring that renewed effort will have to be taken politically to avert a 1.5 degree rise in global temperatures ("news" that you will hear being shouted from the rooftops by all your favourite media and social-media sources), a detailed audit reveals that the very temperature set against which all global warming is measured is "unfit for purpose." *The first ever audit of the world’s most important temperature data set (HadCRUT4) has found it to be so riddled with errors and “freakishly improbable data” that it is effectively ... more »
Early snow for the Rockies
Expect extremely dangerous or impossible travel conditions with slick, snow covered roads and very low visibilities. National Weather Service Cheyenne WY – Oct 6 2018 EARLY SEASON STORM TO BRING WIDESPREAD SNOW TO SOUTHEAST WYOMING TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY… Snowy Range-Including the cities of Centennial and Albany WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT… Heavy snow ... Read moreEarly snow for the Rockies The post Early snow for the Rockies appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Sunday Talks: Lindsey Graham Discusses Campaigning Against Colleagues…
Senator Lindsey Graham 2.0 appears on Fox News with swamp gatekeeper Chris Wallace to discuss the Justice Kavanaugh confirmation and the upcoming elections. [*As with all things swampy, caution is advised until the 2.0 operating system is fully validated.] One … Continue reading →
Head’s Up – Tropical Storm Michael Forecast To Become Hurricane…
Coastal residents of Northern Florida (Panhandle), Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana should keep an eye on tropical storm Michael. The storm is anticipated to become a Hurricane in the northern Gulf of Mexico sometime late Tuesday/Wednesday. At 100 PM CDT (1800 … Continue reading →
Favorite ways to release stress and get back to peace
You know the feeling… Shoulders tight. Neck tense. Your mind feels like it’s racing just a little over the speed limit. And almost everything gets on your nerves. Kids. Pets. Spouse. Work. Stress is an American epidemic. So you’re not … Continue reading →
This Is The Best Time of Day to Drink Coffee to Stay Alert But Still Sleep
I need a caffeine boost in the morning to properly function. And I’m not alone – according to a Reuters study, 65 percent of Americans have coffee every day, and more than 85% drink it regularly. But, according to CNBC, there’s a specific … Continue reading →
Here Are The Important Benefits You Get When You Hug Someone, According to Science
Come here, you. Hugs make us feel good. You know it, I know it. But why? For such a simple, common behaviour, it’s actually a pretty complex thing to scientifically explain. But there’s no doubting the positive emotional benefits of … Continue reading →
Think You Don’t Need A Flu Shot? Here Are 5 Reasons To Change Your Mind
Alex Schwartzman, a law student at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., is one of only 8 to 39 percent of college students who get the flu shot in a given year. There are a lot of misconceptions out … Continue reading →
What the Science Says About Intermittent Fasting
Story at-a-glance It’s long been known that calorie restriction can increase the lifespan of certain animals. More recent research suggests that intermittent fasting can provide the same health benefits as constant calorie restriction, which may be helpful for those … Continue reading →
Benefits of eating eggs
Many research articles were published earlier which demonstrated that consumption of whole eggs increases your blood cholesterol. As a result, many people stopped eating eggs or ate only egg white. However, several recent studies have shown that consumption of whole eggs … Continue reading →
9 benefits of stretching
1. Increase range of motion Stretching helps in improving flexibility and range of motion. An effective flexibility training program can improve your physical performance and help reduce your risk of injury. By improving your range of motion, your body … Continue reading →
How to burn body fat in your sleep
Studies have shown that in general, the optimal room temperature for sleeping is quite cool, around 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit, and temperatures much above or below this range can lead to restlessness. But a new study suggests there are … Continue reading →
How to Inhale Himalayan Pink Salt to Help Remove Mucus, Bacteria and Toxins from your Lungs
There’s a lot of information on the internet about the benefits of Himalayan salt. Many people don’t realize that unlike table salt, Himalayan salt contains the same 84 natural elements and minerals that are found in the human … Continue reading →
According to science, curcumin removes fluoride from the brain
We’ve discussed the dangers of fluoride many times here at Health Nut News. And while far too many local governments have bought the lie that fluoride is a necessary part of a healthy set of teeth, the truth is … Continue reading →
BRAZIL ELECTION - BOLSONARO - ZIONIST NAZIS
*JairBolsonaro, who likes small boys.* The CIA and its allies reportedly want Jair *Bolsonaro* to win the October 2018 election in Brazil. "Bolsonaro has promised to donate Brazil's Alacantara rocket launching base to the Americans and to privatize everything. "Bolsonaro could serve as a focal point of US interests in the region, intervening in Venezuela and countering Russian and Chinese interests in South America." The CIA finger in Brasil's Elections | Brasil Wire . *Video 2017* "The growth of Bolsonarian fascism ... is turbo charged by an avalanche of fake news... "It is a... more »
Kavanaugh Confirmed, Sworn In and Dems Vow to Fight
Judge Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as the 114th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, bringing an end to one of the most contentious confirmation hearings in recent memory. Kavanaugh took his oath of office in a quiet private ceremony after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him to the high court. Democrats are already promising to […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 279 – 2018
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Joe Romm’s Permanent Drought
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ?Seven years ago Joe Romm announced the start of the Southwest’s “Permanent Drought”: ? A massive dust storm has swept into the Phoenix area and drastically reduced visibility across the valley. The wall of dust moved across the desert from the…
SWIFT and the Weaponization of the U.S. Dollar
By Michael Maharrey The Trump administration dropped 44,000 bombs in its first year, a faster bombing pace than President Obama, who bombed more than President... more »
Stick It In Your Ear? How Bluetooth Can Affect Your Eyes, Ears, Brain, and Everything Else.
By B.N. Frank Many people who use Bluetooth technology to connect their devices may have no idea that exposure has been linked to brain tumors... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Sunday Matinee
**No Tuxedos Required ** Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY*: Honorary Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
A few bright spots…
The recent ‘victories’ the Ruling Party claim have quite a lot of booby traps. One is for the vote on Kavanaugh, let’s play that word “one” a little, shall we? Kava Kaveman got approved with 50 votes. Counting the one abstention from a Republican Senator, and two sellout Dems, and the numbers count has to... more »
Trump & Collins say Many Women are Happy With Kavanaugh
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Greenpeace: Kavanaugh’s Appointment To The US Supreme Court Will Have Lasting Repercussions That Will Harm Our Environment
“Greenpeace: Kavanaugh’s appointment to the US Supreme Court will have lasting repercussions that will harm our environment October 6, 2018 … Continue reading →
ICYMI: Post Show Edition (10/7)
Final performance and set strike last night, so I'm operating on too-little sleep. But that doesn't mean I didn't find you some worthwhile reads for your Sunday afternoon. *Tackling Bro Culture Is Hard* The Kavanaugh spectacle has opened up sopme discussion of dealing with bro culture in high schools. Here's a NYT take on the subject. *School Hopping Brings Chaos* A visit to Detroit shows how the proliferation of shake shady charters leads to a great deal of destructive disruption in students' educations. *The Easiest Money Bill Ackerman Has Made* The umpteenth example of how char... more »
Toward A Temperature Stable, Cost-Effective Vaccine Platform
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent and eradicate infectious diseases but many vaccines have to be manufactured in cell culture or eggs, which is expensive, and most vaccines must be kept refrigerated during the transport read more
Former MI6 Chief "Troubled" by Corbyn per GuyNews
Guido Fawkes reports https://order-order.com/2018/10/07/former-mi6-head-troubled-corbyn/ that: 'Former chief of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove says he is "troubled" by Jeremy Corbyn's past associations: "I think someone coming from my background is troubled by Jeremy Corbyn's past associations, some of which I find surprising and worrying… He has enthusiastically associated himself with groups and interests which I would not say were the friends of the British nation… "I'm expressing concerns about him and his political past which I think are pretty extensively shared by a lot of people.... more »
Early Returns For KRG’s Parliamentary Election
(NRT) The Election Commission announced the preliminary results from the September vote for the Kurdish parliament. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) increased its hold upon the regional government, while the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) moved back into second place due to a weak and divided opposition. The KDP continued to be the largest party in Kurdistan. Early returns had it with 595,592 votes and 44 seats. Coming in second was the PUK with 22 seats. That was an increase from the 2013 elections when it came in third with 18 seats. Change was third with 12 seats. In th... more »
This Day in Iraqi History - Oct 7
1959 Baathists made failed assassination attempt on Pres. Qasim wounding him Saddam fled to Syria and Egypt as a result 1973 Iraq nationalized shares of US oil company & Shell in retaliation for west support for Israel in 1973 Arab-Israeli War 1980 2nd day Iranian air force sunk ships to block Shatt al-Arab waterway to Persian Gulf 1983 France secretly flew 6 Super Etendard jets to Iraq Iran threatened France about the planes 1983 US report Iran turning tide in Iran-Iraq War and US already starting to tilt towards Iraq (Musings On ... more »
Men who missed out on the Nobel prize
A woman shared the 2018 physics Nobel prize for laser tricks, 55 years after the previous (2nd after Curie) woman, Maria Goeppert-Mayer, who was celebrated in 1963 for the nuclear shell model. (The number of Nobel prizes given for applications of lasers is just pathologically high, and I've been saying it long before this new addition. Note that neither Einstein nor Bose have even gotten the prize for the Bose-Einstein statistics.) Before the committee has made its choice, the media were full of requests that "this time, a woman must be there" and the Nobel committee was surely und... more »