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"These Downbeat Times..."
"In these downbeat times, we need as much hope and courage as we do vision and analysis; we must accent the best of each other even as we point out the vicious effects of our racial divide and pernicious consequences of our maldistribution of wealth and power. We simply cannot live in the twenty-first century at each other's throats, even as we acknowledge the weighty forces of racism, patriarchy, economic inequality, homophobia, and ecological abuse on our necks. We are at a crucial crossroad in the history of this nation - and we either hang together by combating these forces that... more »
"Sometimes..."; "Be That Guy"
"Sometimes a person must fight for what he or she feels is right, even against the majority. Something that is wrong does not change to right just because the majority approves it, ignores it, or the government says it is right. It is still wrong." - Kenneth Ead *"Be That Guy"* by Scott Faith "We’re frequently told “don’t be that guy,” often with good reason. Drunk and stupid at a party? Don’t be that guy. Park in a spot someone else shoveled out of the snow? Don’t be that guy. Chow thief at Ranger School? Definitely don’t be that guy. But sometimes situations arise where you DO ne... more »
Israeli Ministers Say No Major Gaza Military Op Until at Least Next Week — Report
Zionist war propaganda. The plan is to attack Gaza and drive all Palestinians (REAL Jews) into the Sinai desert, in fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14. – Ministers Say No Major Gaza Military Op Until at Least Next Week — Report by TAMAR PILEGGI, https://www.timesofisrael.com/, 14 October 2018 Security cabinet adopts a wait-and-see approach, despite threats from Netanyahu and […]
Propaganda: World War 3 — Fears Spike of Iran Planning TERROR Attacks Across Europe After Paris Plot
Western propaganda. Probably to prepare the sheeple for false flag attacks to ignite the Satanic WW3. It is the western Illluminist governments and their allies (Israel …) which is behind the global terrorism wave. – World War 3: Fears spike of Iran planning TERROR attacks across Europe after Paris plot by JAMES BICKERTON, https://www.express.co.uk/ FEARS are growing […]
Israeli Forces, Bulldozers Enter Khan al-Ahmar to Demolish Palestinian Village, Homes, Arrest Activists
PressTV Published on Oct 15, 2018 Israeli forces accompanied by three military bulldozers entered the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank on Monday, ahead of a planned demolition of the village by the Israeli army. Footage shows Israeli forces clashing with activists and inhabitants of the village, as a bulldozer works on moving […]
EU Commission: Bloc Preparing for BREXIT No-Deal
PressTV Published on Oct 15, 2018 The European Commission says the EU is preparing for a no-deal Brexit as an October 17 summit on Britain’s divorce is drawing closer. Schinas added, several key issues remain unresolved in bilateral talks. He noted, the EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will brief the EU leaders about the progress in […]
Global Markets Continue To Fall As Bloomberg Warns “The Next Financial Crisis Is Staring Us In The Face”…
Global Markets Continue To Fall As Bloomberg Warns “The Next Financial Crisis Is Staring Us In The Face”… by http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/ It looks like it could be another tough week for global financial markets. As the week began, markets were down all over the world, and relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a […]
Dr. Mark Skidmore: $21 Trillion “Missing” Money Huge Implications for Dollar. Entire Federal Budget Now National Security Secret
Dr. Mark Skidmore: $21 Trillion “Missing” Money Huge Implications for Dollar. Entire Federal Budget Now National Security Secret by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Michigan State Economics Professor Mark Skidmore made a stunning discovery late last year. Using publicly available government accounting reports, he revealed there was $21 trillion in what he calls “missing money” from the Department […]
Palestinian Mother Stoned to Death by Israeli Settlers
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
FBI Concealed Evidence That “Directly Refutes” Premise Of Trump-Russia Probe: GOP Lawmaker
FBI Concealed Evidence That “Directly Refutes” Premise Of Trump-Russia Probe: GOP Lawmaker by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After hinting for months that the FBI was not forthcoming with federal surveillance court judges when they made their case to spy on the Trump campaign, Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe (R) said on Sunday that the agency is holding evidence […]
Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing: Israel Targeting That Single Line of Blood
Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing: Israel Targeting That Single Line of Blood by Ramzy Baroud, http://english.ahram.org.eg/Index.aspx Israel has long and systematically targeted Palestinian children, killing them with impunity, and even justifying such horrendous acts of inhumanity – As the frail body of 12-year-old Nassir Al-Mosabeh fell to the ground Friday, 28 September, history was repeating itself in a […]
Netanyahu Hopes To Bring U.S. Attention Back On Iran, Threatens “Action” In Syria
Netanyahu Hopes To Bring U.S. Attention Back On Iran, Threatens “Action” In Syria by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With the Jamal Khashoggi affair shaking up Saudi-Washington relations, and with multiple Gulf countries predictably coming out in support of Riyadh’s denials that it was behind the journalist’s disappearance and apparent murder, it will be interesting to see Israel’s stance […]
You Get ‘Harassed & Rushed Off’ If You Disagree with Liberal Elements – Ron Paul
RT Published on Oct 12, 2018 The United States’ mid-term elections are less than a month away now with both the Democrats and Republicans appearing to grow increasingly animated and outspoken. And there’s a lot at stake – a YouGov poll this week shows only a 6% gap in support between the two parties, with the […]
Magnificent Planetary Alignment: The Five Brightest Planets Align in the Night Sky
nemesis maturity Published on Oct 15, 2018 On October 15 up to 17, 2018 – watch the waxing moon move from Saturn to Mars on the sky’s dome. Saturn and Mars are bright planets and therefore rather easy to see with the eye alone. – Pluto On October 16th, the moon will swing by the dwarf […]
Bavarian Blow: Merkel’s Key Ally Suffers Worst Result in Over 60 yrs
RT Published on Oct 15, 2018 #Bavaria #Germany Voters in the German state of Bavaria have inflicted a heavy blow on Chancellor Merkel’s key ally – handing the Christian Social Union its worst election result for decades. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ggd end
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Picture Of The Day
President Donald Trump visits a street in the the town of Lynn Haven, Florida, as he tours areas ravaged by Hurricane Michael in Florida and Georgia, October 15, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Trump visits hurricane-ravaged Florida Panhandle* (Reuters).
“Dow 40,000 After ‘Large Panic Event?’”
*“Dow 40,000 After ‘Large Panic Event?’”* by Brian Maher "Dow 40,000? Yes, says the man who in 2016 predicted Dow 25,000. But there is a “catch,” this fellow warns. What catch… when can you expect 40,000… and what earthly force could propel the Dow to such preposterous heights? Answers anon. But first a progress report… Our agents inform us that last week’s thunder and lightning broke the bullish trend line that has held since 2016. The big question today was if stocks could carry over Friday’s momentum, when the Dow Jones rebounded 287 points. As Investor’s Business Daily reminds ... more »
Texas Breaking Last Years’ Record Cold
Balmorhea, Texas is forecast to reach 46 degrees tomorrow, breaking last year’s record cold maximum temperature by nine degrees. Texas climate experts announced in 2011 that Texas would be hot and dry for the rest of the century, and they … Continue reading →
Talks On Disarming The DMZ Between North And South Korea Have Begun
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in talk while taking a walk at Samjiyon Guesthouse in Ryanggang province, North Korea, September 20, 2018. Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Two Koreas, U.N. Command hold first talks on disarming border* SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea, South Korea and the United Nations Command (UNC) held their first three-way talks on Tuesday to discuss demilitarizing the border as the two Koreas push for peace, Seoul’s defense ministry said. The two Koreas agreed during last month’s summit in Pyongyang to form a ... more »
Does Adelson Own The GOP? Or Is He Just Leasing It?
On Friday Alex Isenstadt reported for *Politico* that "a deluge of Democratic spending in the final days of the battle for the House has triggered recriminations among Republicans and forced the party to lean on its biggest patron to salvage their majority. Since the end of July, Republican candidates in the 70 most contested races have reserved $60 million in TV ads, compared to $109 million for Democratic hopefuls... The disparity is almost certain to grow, as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg makes good on plans to spend nearly $80 million to help Democrats flip the ... more »
‘First Man’ is astonishingly accurate—here’s how NASA helped.
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You’ve Been Washing Your Hands Wrong.
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Musical Interlude: Leonard Cohen, "Anthem"
Leonard Cohen, "Anthem" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1HcpOtAYhc
Bezos: Amazon Will 'Continue To Support And Work' With The Defense Department
*CBS:* *Jeff Bezos explains decision to work with Defense Department* Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was a surprise speaker at the Wired25 conference in San Francisco on Monday and discussed everything from his space company Blue Origin to Silicon Valley's relationship with the Trump administration. When asked about Blue Origin's $2.3 billion contract with the U.S. Air Force, Bezos explained his decision to help develop rocket launch technology for the Pentagon. "We are going to continue to support the [Defense Department], and I think we should. Sometimes one of the jobs of a senior leade... more »
"The Great Depression II"
*"The Great Depression II"* by Jeff Thomas "Whenever a movie has been a huge hit, the film industry tries to follow it up by doing a sequel. The sequel is almost invariably far more costly, as there’s the anticipation by those who create it that it will be an even bigger blockbuster than the original. The Great Depression of the 1930’s is seen by most people to be the be-all and end-all of economic catastrophes and there’s good reason for that. Although the economic cycle has always existed, the period leading up to October 1929 was unusual, as those in the financial sector had be... more »
Indiana State Officials Accused of Violating Court Order by Improperly Purging Voters
A federal court ruled in June 2018 that Indiana couldn't drop voters without notice if their names appeared in an unreliable interstate database.
Has North Dakota Law Made It Harder for Native Americans to Vote?
Critics of a series of voter ID restrictions have provided ample evidence that the laws would disproportionately affect Native Americans.
Is Cream of Tartar an Effective Treatment for Migraine Headaches?
Numerous websites list cream of tartar as a home remedy for headaches, but the scientific claims made to support the notion are rooted in junk science.
Too Deep To Drain – Aspects Lost in the James Wolfe Pleading…
Perhaps a reset of sorts is in order to understand why and how the DOJ is covering-up the most damaging evidence toward the institutions of the Senate, the DOJ and the FBI. The discussion must first reset to a key … Continue reading →
Where Duterte’s drug war is being fought
The global rise of populism has led to concerns about an increase in levels of state repression. This was the case with the election of Rodrigo Duterte in May 2016. Since then, thousands of Filipinos, mostly coming from poor socio-economic backgrounds, have been killed through Extra-Judicial Killings (EJKs) obviating due process and the presumption of... The post Where Duterte’s drug war is being fought appeared first on New Mandala.
9/11 Terror Attack Accomplice Mounir el-Motassadeq Walks Free After 12 Years In A German Prison. Is Deported To Morocco
*DW:* *Germany deports convicted 9/11 accomplice Motassadeq to Morocco* The 9/11 attacks were led by a group of young men who met in Hamburg. Only one of them has ever been convicted: Mounir el-Motassadeq. He's now being sent to Morocco. DW traces his story. Mounir el-Motassadeq was collected from his German jail cell, where he had spent almost 15 years, on Monday, ready for deportation to Morocco. His jail term for complicity in 3,000 counts of murder in the September 11, 2001 attacks and for membership of a terrorist organization was set to expire this November. It seems a worl... more »
Mycorrhiza Means Space Farms
What would it take to grow potatoes or tomatoes in space? Some mycorrhiza, it turns out. Currently NASA can't even get a telescope into space without being wildly over budget and 10 years behind schedule so they are not putting colonies on the moon any time soon. But the private sector might. And if that is going to be more than the plot of a film, it will take agriculture. read more
Peter Schiff: "The Next Economic Crash Will Be 'Far More Painful' Than The 2008 Recession"
*Peter Schiff: "The Next Economic Crash Will Be* * 'Far More Painful' Than The 2008 Recession"* by Tyler Durden "Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff is sounding the alarm after last week’s market selloff, saying Wall Street and the U.S. economy are on the verge of a recession. “I think as Americans lose their jobs, they are going to see the cost of living going up rather dramatically, and so this is going to make it particularly painful,” Schiff said. “This is a bubble not just in the stock market, but the entire economy,” he told Fox News Business. Schiff is predicting a recessio...more »
Self-Censorship: Where The Real Damage Is Being Done
I was going to write another article today about a different topic, but I backed down because I didn’t think I could deliver the kind of fiery, forceful, unmitigated argument it would need to be without risking getting banned from social media and blogging platforms. […]
Killers on the Battlefield: 6 Most Deadly Armies of All Time
*Zachary Keck, Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *Security, * Who made the cut? *With the exception of nuclear weapons, Soviet army of the Cold War was not much different relative to its adversaries. While NATO held much of the technological advantages during the four-decade struggle, the Soviet Union enjoyed enormous numerical advantages in many categories, most notably manpower. As a result, in the event of a conflict in Europe, the United States and NATO planned to turn to nuclear weapons early.* In an anarchical system like international relations, military power is the ultimate form ... more »
America, Rome, the Mongols and More: 5 Most Powerful Empires in History
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *Security, * Who takes the top spot? *So how does the United States of America match up with all these behemoths?* Of all the empires that arose and thrived on the face of this earth, which were the five most powerful? And how is it even possible to select five empires from among the hundreds that have flourished over the past five thousand years? Truth be told, any formulation of the “five most powerful empires” will always be subjective, because all empires were glorious and influential in their own ways. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* Bu... more »
The F-22 And The F-15 Will Not Be Rebooted
F-22 (Image Creative Commons) *Dave Majumdar, The National Interest:* *The F-22 and F-15 Could Be Rebooted and Made Even Deadlier. It Won't Happen and Here's Why.* *The cost would be enormous, for starters. * The F-22 and F-15 Could Be Rebooted and Made Even Deadlier. It Won't Happen and Here's Why. Restarting the F-22 production line would compete with the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) effort to develop a successor to the Raptor The United States Air Force has no interest in purchasing either Boeing’s advanced fourth-generation F-15X version of t... more »
American Media Seeks to Poison US-Russian Cooperation in Space
*October 16, 2018* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - After a string of suspicious incidents involving Russia's venerable Soyuz rocket system, several prominent American newspapers have attempted to poison the last remaining area of significant cooperation between Russia and the United States. This includes the Washington Post which has placed itself at the center of Washington and Wall Street's anti-Russian campaign. Its article, "Astronauts make harrowing escape, but Russian rocket failure roils NASA," would claim: *A Russian Soyuz rocket malfunctioned two minutes after liftoff Thursday on a... more »
Please forward to CA voters ASAP!
I’m posting this for the Tony Thurmond campaign. Please forward to all California voters. The November 6th election is just five weeks away, mail in ballots are coming soon or may have already arrived, and I am asking you to vote for Tony Thurmond for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. This race is important. With all the news coverage of the federal midterm elections, no one
Abatement in Al-Nashiri is Reversed
On Friday, the Court of Military Commission Review (CMCR) reversed the abatement in *United States v. Al-Nashiri*, and ordered that proceedings resume. The case has been in abeyance since February, when former military judge Colonel Vance Spath halted proceedings after civilian members of al-Nashiri’s defense team refused to comply with his order that they continue to represent al-Nashiri despite certain ethical objections and the commission was unable to secure alternative “learned counsel,” meaning an experienced death penalty attorney. Notably, Spath stepped down from the bench... more »
Did Cardinal George Pell Say Abortion Was Worse Than Sexual Abuse of Children?
The head of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy has declined to backtrack on his controversial July 2002 statement.
Record early snowfall in Kansas City
Earliest snowfall in at least 120 years, since 1898. Measurable snowfall is pretty rare during the month of October in KC; only having occurred 7 times since records began. However, yesterday we broke a new record by measuring the earliest snowfall (0.2") which broke the previous record set in 1898. pic.twitter.com/euz0Rafmas — NWS Kansas City ... Read moreRecord early snowfall in Kansas City The post Record early snowfall in Kansas City appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Digital Free Speech Zones are Here
By Dylan Charles “Truth is treason in an empire of lies.” ~George Orwell An empire of lies requires popular devotion to its founding illusions, lest... more »
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 10/15/18”
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 10/15/18” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmENJQF_mQ8
What If the Entire Middle East Was Like Israel? Trump Admin Can Dream… Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, Apartheid, Terrorism, War Crimes …. Nuclear Armed …
RT Published on Oct 15, 2018 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9gb5 Israel is everything the US wishes the Middle East would be, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared in a speech, while bashing the Obama administration’s approach to Iran as resembling a “Disney movie.” “Iran doesn’t frighten me and I don’t think it should frighten the American […]
Philippines, US to discuss free trade agreement in November
bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
15-Oct-2018 The agreement, if inked, will be the second such US engagement in with an ASEAN-member nation, the first being with Singapore.
Ways of seeing Malaysia: deconstructing a ‘moderate Muslim nation’
Towards the end of the Barisan Nasional (BN)’s 61-year stint as Malaya then Malaysia’s governing coalition, which ended with this year’s 14th General Election (GE14) in May, it had become a commonplace that Malaysia did not practice at home the tolerance she preached abroad, but instead encouraged and even financed extremism in various forms. Commentators... The post Ways of seeing Malaysia: deconstructing a ‘moderate Muslim nation’ appeared first on New Mandala.
The Lesson of Child Care Expenses
The group Child Care Aware last summer posted their answer to the question every parent of a little asks-- if child care costs so much, why aren't child care providers rich? They have a nifty little video that simplifies the answer so that even the math-impaired can get it. Imagine your going rate is $10,000 per year per child. Assume a child care center with forty students, and therefor looking at revenue of $400,000. Where does that go? $45K for building and maintenance. $92K for classroom materials, food, and administrative costs (niceties like liability insurance). Boom. You'v... more »
17 F-22 Raptors May Have Been Damaged Or Destroyed By Hurricane Michael At Tyndall Air Force Base
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson looks at the aftermath of Hurricane Michael from a CV-22 Osprey above Tyndall Air Force Base Sunday. With her is John Henderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and energy. (Senior Airman Joseph Pick/Air Force) *Popular Mechanics:* *More Than a Dozen F-22s May Have Been Damaged or Destroyed by Hurricane Michael* *The planes were grounded by maintenance issues and unable to escape.* The U.S. Air Force is assessing what damage more than a dozen F-22 Raptor fighters suffered when Tyndall Air Force Base susta... more »
Are "Ex"-Republicans Ever Really Ex-Republicans? (Spoiler: Yes, But Almost Never)
If there was a Howie Klein Award for Political Truth-Telling and I got to award it, last week's would have gone to DailyKos diarist Tom Brock for his Saturday essay, Former Republican Chairs Local Dem Committee... What Could Go Wrong?!, nominated by my friend Fergie, the best source of Virginia political intelligence I know. Here at *DWT*, we often discuss the DCCC's absolutely-positively favorite kind of Democratic candidate, "ex"-Republicans. They recruit them at every opportunity and then spend millions of dollars trying to get them into Congress while stiffing actual Democrats... more »
TSA Announces “biometrics vision for all commercial aviation travelers”
Activist Post Editor’s Note: As we’ve been covering for some time, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a mandate that’s been 15 years... more »
Judge Dismisses Stormy Daniels Lawsuit – Requires Ms. Daniels to Pay President Trump’s Attorney Fees…
In a rebuke to the political efforts of creepy porn lawyer Michael Avenatti, U.S. District Court Judge S. James Otero has concluded that Ms. Stormy Daniels has failed to establish a prima facie case of defamation against President Trump and … Continue reading →
Fact check: Trump right on climate on 60 Minutes
Marc Morano posted a point-by-point analysis at CFACT's Climate Depot that reveals the President's remarks were "scientifically, politically and economically accurate." The post Fact check: Trump right on climate on 60 Minutes appeared first on CFACT.
Face It Lizzy, You're Just Another White Girl.......
We all laughed at Rachel Dolezal, a woman so obsessed with racial politics that she found her skin to be so offensive to her that she literally did what was necessary to pass herself off as a black woman. Even the left, who was ironically shouting that boys could be girls and vice versa thought her a loon. They need racial issues to be a set thing in order to keep up a thriving privilege narrative and racial divide for healthy voting blocs. Elizabeth Warren has been struggling against her whiteness for some time. As a Senator, there isn’t really anything special about her. She’s a w... more »
Hitler the jew and the faked world war II - More kosher nazis
by Hexane I think it puts the final nail in the coffin. I have this one about Artur Nebe. Jewish nose and very jewish face indeed. Clearly a jew. Nebe was at the head of the Criminal Police Department (for the entire Reich) between 1936 and 1944. On the English Wikipedia, it is said that "*In 1941, just prior to Operation Barbarossa, Heinrich Himmler selected Nebe to command Einsatzgruppe B behind Army Group Center in the east. Nebe, with technical assistance of Albert Widmann, experimented with several different methods as a means to kill patients*". On the French Wikipedia, ... more »
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Visit Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts in Florida and Georgia…
Today President Trump and First Lady Melania visit Florida and Georgia to talk to residents and recovery workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. .
'Hyperalarming' study shows massive insect loss
The study's authors implicate climate change in the loss of tropical invertebrates.
Dolphin found on Mississippi Coast with hook in mouth: report
The Sun Herald reports that the dolphin was found in shallow water and needs "ongoing medical care.''
Developer of GMO Potatoes Renounces Own Work: Warns Against Consuming GMO Potatoes
Dr Caius Rommens developed GMO potatoes for the Idaho-based agbiotech company Simplot. The chief genetic modification he introduced was to silence the potatoes' melanin (PPO) gene. This gene, when operative, causes potatoes to discolour when bruised. The GMO potatoes do not discolour when bruised. They have therefore been marketed as bruise-resistant and are being sold without GMO labels in the US and Canada under innocuous-sounding names like Innate, Hibernate, and White Russet. After finding that “most GMO varieties were stunted, chlorotic, mutated, or sterile, and many of them d... more »
This Is How Sanctions Are Impacting Iran
*Adam Lammon* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Revolutionary Guard is only getting stronger. What happens when the Supreme Leader dies? When dealing with Iran, the “resiliency of the regime should never be underestimated,” Geneive Abdo, resident scholar at the Arabia Foundation, said at an event on U.S.-Iranian relations organized by the Center for the National Interest on October 2, 2018. Despite speculation in Washington that the Trump administration seeks regime change in Iran, Abdo reminded those gathered that the high costs of such a policy made it one of many o... more »
Forty-Five Years After the 1973 War, Israel Faces Another Year of Decision
*Shai Feldman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Exactly forty-five years after Egypt launched the 1973 War, Hamas leader Yahia Sinwar opened a Sadat-like direct conversation with the Israeli public that painted a dire picture of the conditions in the Gaza Strip and presented Israel with a stark choice. Analogies are ever so imperfect. In the Arab-Israeli conflict, it’s rare for history to repeat itself, or even to rhyme. Yet the similarities between an important development in Israeli-Palestinian relations that occurred earlier this month and a tragic chapter in the histo... more »
A Missing Journalist Has Created a Window of Opportunity
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The best U.S. reaction to the current crises with Saudi Arabia might be one that tempers a major change with something more incremental and concrete. The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and one time kingdom insider, has rocked Washington’s relations with Riyadh. In one twenty-four-hour period on October 9–10, National Security Advisor John Bolton, White House advisor Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo all spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. President Donald Trump vowed “sever... more »
Is Trump’s Iran Policy Meant to Start a War?
*Trita Parsi, Sina Azodi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] If Trump’s bet proves wrong and the theocracy in Tehran shows itself too resilient, then the United States will find itself in a vulnerable position. Much indicates that the likely murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi will be transformative for Saudi-U.S. relations. But whether it will affect the one issue where Saudi pressure on the United States was the greatest—Iran—is unclear. The Iran strategy favored by Saudi Arabia and the Netanyahu government in Israel, and eagerly adopted by the White House, will l... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘American Dream’ By J.S. Ondara
J.S. Ondara is a Kenya-born and raised singer-songwriter, who moved to the United States to pursue his music career. He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, out of admiration for his musical hero and native Minnesotan, Bob Dylan. His nationality gives him a unique perspective when it comes to critiquing the American The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘American Dream’ By J.S. Ondara appeared first on Shadowproof.
Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Has Died at 65
The tech titan passed away of complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in Seattle.
Are Michigan Police Worried About a ‘Vigilante’ Serial Killer of Pedophiles?
Fake local news sites spread junk news about a supposed serial killer targeting pedophiles.
IT'S DEMOCRATS' FAULT WHEN THEY'RE BULLIED AND IT'S DEMOCRATS' FAULT WHEN THEY FIGHT BACK
Today Elizabeth Warren released DNA test results demonstrating that she has a Native American ancestor, as she's long claimed. Over at BuzzFeed, editor in chief Ben Smith, formerly of Politico, pretends that Warren is the real problem, because, as he sees it, she's just artificially propped up harmless old Donald Trump, who'll probably be ignored in 2020 in any case: As Democrats look toward a presidential primary that will begin in earnest approximately 11 seconds after the midterms, candidates should be ready for a new reality, and the media for a new challenge. The reality is tha... more »
Denver – Record low temps two days in a row
Denver set a record on Sunday when the temperature never climbed higher than 27°F. “It had never stayed so cold on Oct. 14,” says CBS Local. The mile-high city broke another record this morning when the temperature fell to 18°F. “It had never been so cold on Oct. 15.” https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/10/15/colorado-weather-forecast-record-cold-temperatures/ Thanks to Ian Finlay for this link The post Denver – Record low temps two days in a row appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Transgender Cyclist Wins Women’s Race, Calls Critics “Transphobic Bigots”
[image: transgender-cyclist-wins-women-s-race-calls-critics-transphobic-bigots] A transgender cyclist won the women’s 2018 UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships in Los Angeles on Sunday, and is now accusing his critics of being “transphobic bigots.”
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 15, 2018
Murad Sezer / Reuters *Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic:* *Saudi Arabia Does a Big Favor For Iran* With its alleged hand in the disappearance of a dissident journalist, the kingdom stands accused of the sort of actions it usually calls out the Islamic Republic for carrying out. When the Trump administration talks about “severe punishment” for a country in the Middle East, it is generally referring to Iran, a country whose regional influence troubles both its Arab neighbors as well as the United States. Yet on Sunday, President Trump used those words to describe what could happen t... more »
How do we practice alternative medicine?
This is a good question that i have spent some time on as uniting methodologies needs to be fully addressed. The current economic model actually mitigates against real progress. At the same time massive effort is now been spent in the fitness industry applying techniques that are both effective but also damaging and do nned to be also addressed. Most folks supplying services are usually skilled technicians and are blinkered by their own medical narrative. That happens to include doctors generally. I do think that a working gym needs to be integrated with medical technicians to o... more »
World News Briefs -- October 15, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*:* Pompeo to visit Turkey after Saudi Arabia: White House* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will stop in Turkey after his trip to Saudi Arabia to talk with King Salman about the missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a National Security Council spokesman said on Monday. “It is absolutely essential that Turkish authorities, with full and transparent support from the government of Saudi Arabia, are able to conduct a thorough investigation and officially release the results of that investigation when concluded,” the spokesperson said. *Read more* ..... more »
Police to File Criminal Complaint After Fetus Remains Found
A criminal complaint will be opened against the owners of Cantrell Funeral Home, Police Chief James Craig said.
Did Trump Offer $1 Million If Elizabeth Warren Could Show Native American Heritage?
The president denied making the offer, but video from a July 2018 speech seemingly demonstrates otherwise.
Grizzly Attacks Hunter in Mountains North of Yellowstone
After the cub growled, it moved aside, and its mother charged.
Science : Record Cold And Snow Caused By Warm Air
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Storm Leslie Hits Portugal
By Paul Homewood Hurricane-force winds have struck central and northern Portugal, leaving 300,000 homes without power. The remnants of Hurricane Leslie swept in overnight on Saturday, with winds gusting up to 176km/h (109mph). Civil defence officials said 27 people suffered minor injuries, with localised flooding, hundreds of trees uprooted and a number of flights […]
Placing ‘Purpose First’ in Higher Education
A new report from Complete College America (CCA) is pushing higher education institutions to rethink their student onboarding and advising experiences by encouraging them to help students connect their purpose and career interests to an academic program early on.
It is Necessary to Disseminate Multicultural Standards in Higher Education
Multiculturalism intensities the bond of connection that makes all one. Lack of understanding and not knowing the standards that one grew up under or may still be living under can lead to a false image of the individual or their whole culture. This can lead to prejudice, bias and hatred of not only of a person but also all who are of the same nationality.
Turkish investigative unit enters Saudi consulate in search of Khashoggi
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – A group of people entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on Monday, after local media reported that a joint Turkish-Saudi investigative team would arrive at the facility to conduct a search following the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi has been missing since his visit to the consulate on October […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Khashoggi Incident: Forcing Regime Change in Saudi Arabia?
*A regime change operation of a different kind.* *I'm really starting to accept this as a possibility- for a number of reasons that I'd hoped to touch on, but, don't have time to right now. The paragraph below should suffice* *Relevant information from the Atlantic Council- The Khashoggi Affair: Back to the Future* *Regardless of how the mystery ends, the Khashoggi affair is likely to have profound repercussions in Saudi-Western relations and perhaps inside Saudi Arabia itself. King Salman and family elders may realize that the Kingdom’s emergence from years of conservative and ca... more »
Crockpot Chicken, Pat Miller’s recipe
Mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning Spread the mix over the chicken (I used 6 boneless thighs, but could be more—that’s what I had on hand) Cook on low 5-6 hours in the crockpot. September 2018, from my visit in Illinois We’re having this tonight with tossed salad and baked butternut squash.
Your story
[image: No automatic alt text available.] Years ago I started reading “Prayer,” by Ole Hallesby a Norwegian Lutheran, after a friend told me it was a “classic.” Couldn’t make it through the first chapter when I was younger. I’m reading it now in my morning devotions, and every word jumps off the page. He had a doctorate, and was a professor of theology, but wrote devotional titles for the ordinary Christian. This was first published in 1931. I probably gave my copy away years ago, and am now reading the church’s library copy. This edition has a study guide with questions. "T... more »
Trump Faces the Khashoggi Affair
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump will probably try to do the minimum required to quiet the uproar over Jamal Khashoggi. The disappearance and probable death of Jamal Khashoggi at the hands of the Saudi regime is forcing itself onto Donald Trump’s decision plate in ways that not much else has during the presidency of Trump, who is a master in the art of deflecting national attention. As he contemplates his choices, his urges are pushing him in a direction contrary to what would be the most appropriate U.S. policy response. If one steps outsid... more »
Saudi’s To Report Death of Khashoggi as “interrogation gone wrong” Maybe.
*But that could change! Or not. This is breaking news?Based on yet more unnamed sources.* *Global News* *CNN is the initiator of this reporting so take with a grain of salt.* *Khashoggi * *CNN is reporting two anonymous sources telling of the report, although one of the sources said that the report is still being prepared and cautioned that things could change.* *2/ One source: report will likely conclude that the operation was carried out without clearance and transparency and that those involved will be held responsible. * *One source: report is still being prepared and cautio... more »
CNN: Saudi Arabia To Admit That Jamal Khashoggi's Death Was The Result Of An Interrogation That Went Wrong
*WNU Editor:* This is a breaking/developing news story. CNN is saying that two sources have told them that Saudi Arabia is preparing a report admitting that they intended to abduct and bring Jamal Khashoggi back to Saudi Arabia, but that he was inadvertently killed in the process. The report is intended todirectly absolve the Saudi government of responsibility for the murder by claiming the operation was not cleared. CNN’s Arwa Damon is also reporting from Istanbul that the report will most likely conclude that “the operation was carried out without clearance and transparency, and... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 287 – 2018
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
As Alzheimer’s Drugs Continue to Fail, Researchers Search for Reasons Why Coconut Oil Cures Alzheimer’s
A group of New York City’s Mt. Sinai Medical School researchers set out to analyze why and how coconut oil affects Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients favorably. They acknowledged some efficacy from coconut oil, and they wanted to know more. Since most drug trials to develop an Alzheimer's drug have failed miserably, the motivation to study coconut oil in order to understand how it positively affects AD was probably motivated by a desire to patent a new drug that could work similar to coconut oil, a natural food that cannot be patented. Their research was based on earlier animal studi... more »
Senate Security Staffer and Media Leaker James Wolfe Pleads Guilty To One Count of Lying to FBI Investigators….
Damn this is frustrating. Sorry folks, but this absolutely confirms the ongoing corruption within the DOJ that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is allowing. This is a Trump administration cover-up. Senate Security Chief James Wolfe was given a plea deal by … Continue reading →
Fake News: Media Outlet Edits Anti-Jihad Activist’s Interview to Discredit Him
[image: fake-news-media-outlet-edits-anti-jihad-activist-s-interview-to-discredit-him] According to a report, Sky News did a cut-and-paste job on an interview with British anti-jihadism activist Tommy Robinson, twisting his words to damage his reputation.
Elizabeth Warren and Other Dems Make Moves for 2020 Presidential Race
[image: elizabeth-warren-and-other-dems-make-moves-for-2020-presidential-race] It may seem premature, but some key Democrats are preparing for their 2020 presidential run to unseat Donald Trump.
Lawmaker Exposes Islamist and Marxist “Counter-States” in U.S.
[image: lawmaker-exposes-islamist-and-marxist-counter-states-in-u-s] State Representative Matt Shea of Washington warned that Islamists from the Muslim Brotherhood as well as Marxists and communists were setting up what he described as “counter-states” in the United States.
How Much Damage Can Saudi Arabia Do To The Global Economy?
*The Guardian:* *How much damage can Saudi Arabia do to the global economy?* *Should the kingdom make good on its warnings, the repercussions could be felt around the world* Saudi Arabia enjoys a privileged position both in geopolitical and economic terms. It will have a powerful hand to play if tensions with the US and the west escalate and it follows through with Sunday’s warning of retaliation. Its vast oil reserves – it claims to have about 260bn barrels still to extract – afford the most obvious advantage. The kingdom is the world’s largest oil exporter, pumping or shipping... more »
Judge who jailed fracking protesters with ‘excessive’ sentence has strong ties to oil and gas firm
Judge Robert Altham, who jailed three fracking protesters (Simon Blevins, Richard Roberts, and Richard Loizou) over their demonstration at a Cuadrilla site, may soon see his sentences overturned after it emerged that the Altham family business supplies the Irish Sea oil and gas industry. You see, J.C. Altham and Sons is “part of the supply […] The post Judge who jailed fracking protesters with ‘excessive’ sentence has strong ties to oil and gas firm appeared first on Health Nut News.
Nut allergy sufferer siblings told to ‘spend 7 1/2hr flight in plane loo’ by Emirates cabin crew
In April of this year, a sister and brother with life-threatening nut allergies were told by Emirates airline staff that they could spend a 7½-hour flight in the toilet when cashews were served during dinner. RELATED STORY: American Airlines workers bring class action saying material in new gray uniforms made them sick Shannen Sahota, 24, and Sundeep, […] The post Nut allergy sufferer siblings told to ‘spend 7 1/2hr flight in plane loo’ by Emirates cabin crew appeared first on Health Nut News.
No, Facebook is NOT “Private,” Their Censorship Arm is Government Funded
[image: facebook] Facebook is not private. They are partnered with a NATO backed think tank to censor their platform that is funded by the US government. The post No, Facebook is NOT “Private,” Their Censorship Arm is Government Funded appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Kevin McCarthy Wants To Be Speaker-- And He's Very, Very Corrupt
The DCCC never seems to be very enthusiastic about targeting Republican leaders. This cycle, for example, they made sure there would be relatively strong opponents for the candidates in the districts that surround Kevin McCarthy's CA-23, while ignoring McCarthy entirely. They have no candidate opposing him, not even someone viable enough to build towards a 2020 challenge. CA-25 has a hot race between Katie Hill (D) and Steve Knight (R). CA-22 has a hot race-- although ignored by the DCCC-- between Andrew Janz (D) and Devin Nunes (R) and CA-21 has a warm race between TJ Cox and Dav... more »
Hurricane Michael Adds to Hardship of Florida’s Poor
"As long as you can have plenty to eat and drink and stay in good spirits, you'll make it."
Harvard: Race Can Only Help, Never Harm, Applicants’ Chances
A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against Asian American applicants in Harvard's admissions process is heading to trial in Boston's federal court.
Did Joe Biden Say Vladimir Putin Wants to ‘Destroy the New World Order’?
The former American VP opined that the Russian president seeks to undermine NATO and the EU, not 'destroy the New World Order.'
Germany Deports Convicted 9/11 Suspect Home to Morocco
The Moroccan man convicted of helping three of the Sept. 11 attackers as they plotted to strike New York and Washington was flown from a Hamburg jail on Monday to the city's airport in preparation for his deportation to his home country.
Cute - and bitey!
Found on Gab, this caracal kitten: I've handled caracal kittens in an animal rescue center in South Africa. They're very kittenish and playful, but when they use their claws and/or teeth, you know all about it! Here are a couple of 6-week-old caracal kittens at an Oregon zoo. Peter
Educator Makes LGBTQ and Immigration a Focus of her Work
Trinice McNally sits in her office at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) surrounded by boxes of papers and bags full of empowerment swag-buttons with “undocumented, unafraid and unapologetic” in bold, printed graphics. These items share their space with a herd of elephant figurines standing as silent symbols of her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta.
Coalition Urges Loan Debt Cancellation for Former Corinthian Students
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, Rep. Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts, Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey, the Debt Collective organization and others on Monday joined the Project on Predatory Student Lending to launch a public awareness campaign urging eligible students of former Corinthian Colleges to apply to have the Department of Education cancel their […]
The Perfect Victim and the Perfect Judge —The New Challenge to Affirmative Action
If it feels like we’ve been here before, we have. The use of race in college admissions is legal and has been tested and upheld by the high court time and again, most recently in the Fisher v. Texas case. But that’s not stopping conservative anti-affirmative activist Ed Blum.
Global Warming Could Lead To Global Beer Shortages By 2100
Beer, the most popular alcoholic drink in the world, consumes around 17% of global barley production, but this share varies across major beer-producing countries; 83% in Brazil to 9% in Australia. What if global warming hits and temperatures rise more than 0.1 Celsius that has happened so far? Less barley, less beer. The vulnerability of beer supply to such extremes has never been assessed but a new estimate is sure to spur action, at least if you believe in estimates. read more
President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing White House….
President Donald Trump delivers remarks to the media departing the White House for a visit to Florida and Georgia to see hurricane Michael recovery efforts.
U.S. looks to military bases for natural gas, coal exports
It would allow the government to circumvent environmental opposition
Mexico gets small settlement from Deepwater Horizon oil disaster: report
BP spent $60 billion on payouts in the U.S. but Mexico settled for under $26 million.
Trump: Climate change isn't a hoax, will 'change back again'
He doesn't know if it's manmade but doesn't want the U.S. to lose money or jobs.
Digital Free Speech Zones are Here
*Dylan Charles* - The empire's illusion of legitimacy is cracking.
Is DARPA Planning to Infect Insects with GM Viruses for Use in Food Crops?
*Markab Algedi* - Again, the mad scientist division of the Pentagon, DARPA, is doing something that causes people anxiety.
President Trump Speculates That 'Rogue Killers' May Have Murdered Saudi Journalist Khashoggi
*The Guardian: **Donald Trump says 'rogue killers' may have murdered Khashoggi* *Trump comments come as Turkish investigators finally get access to Saudi consulate – but only after cleaners had been allowed in.* Donald Trump has speculated that “rogue killers” may have been responsible for the presumed death of Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkish investigators finally gained access to the Saudi consulate, 13 days after the missing Washington Post columnist was last seen there. Turkish officials were finally allowed into the consulate in Ankara late on Monday, after Saudi staff, consula... more »
Saudis Threaten Trump: 'You Want $400 Oil?'
President Trump has sent Secretary of State Pompeo urgently to Saudi Arabia this morning, hoping to get to the bottom of what happened to Saudi exile journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump has promised "severe punishment" to the Saudis if they are involved in killing the journalist, but the government funded Arabiya newspaper threatens strong retaliation if the US dares strike out against Riyadh. Is a major geopolitical shift brewing? Who killed the journalist? What about the Turk role? We try to untangle this complicated issue in today's Liberty Report:
America and Saudi Arabia in the Wake of the Khashoggi Affair
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Saudi Arabia, Middle East United States* [image: Reuters] Until recently, the Saudis had nothing to fear from Washington if they adopted policies which ran counter to America's strategic interests in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia’s relations with the United States seem to be heading toward a crisis in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. President Donald Trump has been reluctant to lay blame on the Saudis, especially on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), following Khashoggi’s disappearance after entering the consu... more »
"Stocks Bounce... Then Comes the REAL Collapse Pt. 2"
*"Stocks Bounce... Then Comes the REAL Collapse Pt. 2"* by Phoenix Capital "Stocks are clinging to the ledge of a massive cliff. It was only through multiple trader games that stocks were able to reclaim their 200-DMA on Friday. This line is of TREMENDOUS importance as it has acted as critical support ever since this last bull market began in early 2016. The fact that it required this many trader games and manipulations to reclaim it on Friday tells us that stocks are in SERIOUS trouble. So while it’s likely we’ll get a relief bounce this week (it is options expiration week, which u... more »
Ecuador Fails To Keep Promise Allowing Assange Partial Internet Access
By Aaron Kesel Ecuador claims it will partially restore the WikiLeaks founder’s communications with the outside world from its London embassy, according to reports. Julian Assange... more »
Is the Purge of Independent Media a Coordinated Attack by the Military Industrial Complex?
By Derrick Broze Victims of Facebook’s most recent purge should not forget the connections between the social media giant and the Western Military-Industrial Complex. On... more »
Welcome To The Smart Home Government Snitch Program
By Nicholas West The very nature of the 1st, 4th and 5th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution appears to be at stake as the data... more »
Do you want a government bureaucrat making your healthcare decisions??...
*after taking three months to finally get my drivers license renewed, I sure don't.* Why the wait? Because some government bureaucrat decided that Idaho needed a whole new spiffy computer program to speed up the process. Problem is, no one tested the program and both Montana and Idaho experienced computers that were down way more then up for about the past year. How about a paper back up system? Well, golly gee, that would mean some overpaid, under-worked government employee would actually have to do something - you know, like *work*. Thousands of people who had CDL (commercial ... more »
NBC Correction on Trump’s Remarks About Lee and Grant
[image: nbc-correction-on-trump-s-remarks-about-lee-and-grant] Confusing Trump's remarks about Civil War generals Lee and Grant betrays the deep-seated bias of the liberal media.
Despite Raising $38.1M, “Beto” Still Trails Cruz by Nine Points
[image: despite-raising-38-1-m-beto-still-trails-cruz-by-nine-points] Representative Robert “Beto” O’Rourke’s senatorial campaign has raised $38.1 million in three months, but Senator Ted Cruz still holds a nine-percentage-point lead.
Polish Pastor Exposes Commies in High Places
[image: alex-newman-pawel-chojecki-polish-pastor-exposes-commies] VIDEO - In this exclusive interview with The New American magazine, Polish Pastor Paweł Chojecki highlights the fact that communist operatives remain embedded throughout the levers of power in Poland.
New York Times: Trump Impeachment Is on the Ballot
[image: new-york-times-trump-impeachment-is-on-the-ballot] Impeachment of the president will be a priority if the House goes Democrat in November.
Will Democrats Win and Take Down Our Culture?
[image: will-democrats-win-and-take-down-our-culture] If Democrats win the midterms, experts expect progressives to seek to impeach President Trump, weaken him, and accelerate toward the Deep State’s globalist world order.
Portland Mayor Lets the Goons Rule as Anti-Trump Violence Escalates
[image: portland-mayor-lets-the-goons-rule-as-anti-trump-violence-escalates] The mayor of Portland, Oregon, thinks it’s just fine if leftist goons swarm the streets, immobilize traffic, and threaten motorists, federal employees, and anyone the totalitarian brownshirts have a mind to declare their enemy.
Left Turns Its Anti-Trump Hatred on First Lady
[image: left-turns-its-anti-trump-hatred-on-first-lady] The Trump-hating Left has unleashed its wrath against the first lady after her comment in an ABC interview.
Turkish Police Enter Saudi Consulate To Investigate The Disappearance Of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
*Reuters: **Turkish police enter Saudi consulate in Istanbul* ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish police investigators entered Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate on Monday, two weeks after the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A Turkish diplomatic source had earlier said that a joint Turkish-Saudi team would conduct a search of the consulate - the last place that Khashoggi was seen before he vanished on Oct. 2. Turkish officials have said authorities believe he was killed at the Saudi mission, and his body removed. Saudi Arabia has strongly denied killing Khashoggi. ... more »
THE ART OF COORIE - THE NEW TREND
*Dalbeattie, in Scotland, a good place to 'coorie' (enjoy the things around you; be snug and cosy; slow down and be content.)* Some Scots like to *coorie-doon* with their *bidie-in*. '*Coorie*' is a Scottish word meaning 'to snuggle' or 'cuddle'. A *bidie-in* is a live-in wife or partner. *Balcary Bay, Dumfries and Galloway.* You can 'coorie' with anything Scottish - such as Arthur's Seat, the Old Man of Storr, Irn Bru, cullen skink or cranachan. ... You can 'coorie' with Scottish dancing in Jakarta, Indonesia. *Queen Elizabeth (left)* *Gabriella Bennett* is the author of *The... more »
“Dreams and Sleep”
Dreams are an essential component of good sleep, and if you are not dreaming enough, it could be that your sleep is not of the quality that you deserve. Do you remember what you dreamt last night? Even if you … Continue reading →
Because Trimming Trees Is So Hard
PG&E Cuts power when it is windy... Who needs to drive when the wind blows... Continue reading →
Argentina: Strange Ground Effects Caused by UFOs?
*Source: lmneuquen.com and Fundación Argentina de OvnilogíaDate: 10.15.2018* *Argentina: Strange Ground Effects Caused by UFOs?* On Saturday, a young man found two distinctive drawings in the snow, but found no human footprints. At around 20:00 hours on Saturday, a youth from Moquehue (Neuquén) went out on his motorcycle to ride through a seldom-transited area along Route 117 and found strange drawings in the snow. "Their size and perfection were striking," said Rodrigo in a conversation with LM Neuquén regarding the spots. "I'd never seen anything like them." The young man said... more »
Did global warming ‘supercharge’ Hurricane Michael?
By Paul Homewood It did not take long for the climate mafia to emerge from the woodwork: Hurricane Michael exploded in intensity this week, from a rather nondescript tropical depression Sunday with winds of 35 mph to a Category 4 monster Wednesday with 155 winds. When it hit land, it became the most powerful […]
CawRANT Events #71
*CawRANT Events #71* Good Morning everyone! It is another brisk, sunny day on the West Coast. It occurred to me recently that I have allowed this blog to seriously lapse...sinking into some kind of a virtual swamp. I'm sure my regular reader is wondering why. lol. Since returning from China at the end of September I've been feeling fatigued. At first I thought it was jetlag but it has been going on for long enough now that I've decided it's a combination of several factors which I will list in order of priority: - Minor health problems, probably due to the stress of the grueli... more »
Do These Photographs Show a Nazi Flag and Homophobic Merchandise at a Trump Rally in Pennsylvania?
Politics does make for strange bedfellows at times, but not quite as claimed here.
Machine Gun Kelly Death Hoax
Rumors swirled on Twitter that Rapper Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) had died from a ‘ligma overdose.’
Knoxville College Takes First Steps to Restore the Campus
Knoxville College, the historically Black college in Tennessee, announced last week that it has plans to apply for grants under the U.S. Department of Interior to restore and preserve buildings on campus. Any awarded grants would help restore the 143-year-old college’s historic buildings and expand their listings on the National Register of Historic Places, according […]
Brookdale Community College at Risk of Losing Accreditation
Brookdale Community College has until March 1 to show the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that it has “internal controls and processes to ensure ongoing consistent ethical behavior” and uses “assessment results for the improvement of educational effectiveness” or the college will lose its accreditation, according to the Asbury Park Press. The college received […]
Doing Racial Equity
The USC Race and Equity Center is helping institutions achieve equity goals through its robust evidence-based work.
How Strong Is The United States Military?
Heritage Foundation:* How Strong is the United States Military?* After a long needed boost in defense spending, does the United States military have what it needs to protect our interest at home and abroad? Heritage just released it's 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength, an annual deep dive into our military's capabilities. On this episode of "Heritage Explains," Dakota Wood, a senior research fellow in Heritage's Center for National Defense and editor of the Index, walks us through some of the reports most important findings. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor: *I always enjoy listen... more »
Trump to the Rescue
Following Trump’s combative 60 Minutes interview, this video seems appropriate. Advertisements
The Truth About the Trump Economy
Robert Reich - 11 hours ago
I keep hearing that although Trump is a scoundrel or worse, at least he’s presiding over a great... more »
Jihadist rebels keep fortifying positions in northwest Syria
A Syrian Army commander in Latakia has told Sputnik Arabic that foreign terrorists are ignoring the Turkish operation to withdraw terrorists from Syria and instead continuing their attacks on Syrian forces and civilians. These militants, who came to Syria from Central Asia, China and the Russian republic of Chechnya are strengthening their positions, digging new trenches and expanding their network of underground tunnels, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel resumes use of F-35 fighter jets after short hiatus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force has resumed use of their F-35 fighter jets after a short hiatus due to the U.S.’ decision to briefly ground the aircraft. According to the official press service of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), their air force has been given the green light to resume the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Crimean leader arrives in Syria for meeting with Assad
Crimea’s delegation led by the republic’s leader Sergey Aksyonov arrived on a visit to the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday, a TASS correspondent reported. Syrian Economy Minister Mohammad Samir Khalil welcomed the delegation at the airport, voicing confidence that the upcoming talks would be successful. In his turn, Aksyonov said: “We have truly friendly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey heightens security around Iranian Embassy in Ankara
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – Security was stepped up outside Iran’s Embassy in Ankara on Monday, following reports subsequently denied by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, of the embassy being evacuated following a bomb-plot notice. Earlier on Monday, Turkish media reported that local security had uncovered notice of a possible suicide bomb attack on the facility, and that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian gov’t reopens Quneitra Crossing for first time in 4 years (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Quneitra border crossing in the demilitarised buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied section of the Golan Heights reopened on Monday, four years after the UNDOF (United Nations Disengagement Observer Force) forces left the area. Israeli Defence Forces spokesperson, Maj. Nehemia Berki said that the reopening of the crossing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey allegedly asks for more time to persuade jihadists to leave Idlib buffer zone: Al-Watan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Turkey has allegedly called on the Syrian government to allow them more time to persuade the jihadist rebels to leave the Idlib buffer zone. According to the Syrian daily Al-Watan, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and their allies have never retreated from the established demilitarized zone in northwestern Syria. The daily further stated […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump says Khashoggi may have been killed by ‘rogue killers’
US President Donald Trump said he believes it is possible that “rogue killers” could be responsible for the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Speaking to journalists outside the White House on Monday about Khashoggi’s disappearance, Trump said: “It sounded to me like maybe these could have been rogue killers. Who knows?” Offering the rogue […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Trump says Saudi King denies knowing what happened Khashoggi
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:50 P.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday that he spoke to King Salman of Saudi Arabia regarding the mysterious disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Ankara. “Just spoke to the King of Saudi Arabia who denies any knowledge of whatever may havae happened ‘to our Saudi Arabian citizen,'” Trump began. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
S-300 deployment in Syria to make region more stable, says top diplomat
The deployment of state-of-the-art Russian air defense missile systems in Syria will have a favorable effect on the situation in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told a news conference in Damascus on Monday. “Not only Syria will feel safer owing to supplies of S-300 air defense missile systems, ” said Muallem, also Deputy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
How the Trump Administration Can Cope with Obama's Arab Spring
*Ahmed Charai* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The so-called Arab Spring is not over, it has simply retreated from Western headlines. Now that the Senate has finally confirmed an assistant secretary of state for Africa and President Donald Trump’s National Security Council has a senior director for Africa, it is time for America to revamp its policies in the region. If it does not encourage economic growth and representative government, then terrorist attacks and destabilizing emigration will devastate Europe and the United States. The most disruptive element in the Ara... more »
The Army Has Big Plans for a Light, Fast and Deadly Super Tank. Here's What We Know So Far.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * All of the details we could get. Could there be a lightweight armored attack vehicle able to speed across bridges, deploy quickly from the air, detect enemies at very long ranges, control nearby robots and fire the most advanced weapons in the world - all while maintaining the unprecedented protection and survivability of an Abrams tank? Such questions form the principle basis of rigorous Army analysis and exploration of just what, exactly, a future tank should look like? The question is fast taking-on increased urgency as potential adversaries conti... more »
"Lost in Space"
*"Lost in Space"* by James Howard Kunstler "Speaking as a black woman… wait a second! Can I do that? Well, why not. We’re now a nation consumed by make-believe, in which you can declare anything you want about yourself and insist that everyone else agree that it is so. If I *identify* this way, you must believe me! (Or else I will come after you with my cos-play mob and destroy you.) The avatars out on the cutting edge of culture want to dissolve all the boundaries between all categories of everything - except us and them: their allies and their enemies. Everything else is slated ... more »