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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

August 11, 2015

Giuliani: Trump, Hillary Won't Be the Nominees
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani does not believe Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will end up living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue when the dust settles from the 2016 campaign...  
To ready for the final redemption, Israelis take red heifers by the horns
What has made a modern-day red heifer an impossibility thus far lies in this description in the Book of Numbers, Chapter 19: “This is the ordinance of the law which the Lord hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke.”  
George Soros funds Ferguson protests, hopes to spur civil action
There’s a solitary man at the financial center of the Ferguson protest movement. No, it’s not victim Michael Brown or Officer Darren Wilson. It’s not even the Rev. Al Sharpton, despite his ubiquitous campaign on TV and the streets. Rather, it’s liberal billionaire George Soros, who has built a business empire that dominates across the ocean in Europe while forging a political machine powered by nonprofit foundations that impacts American politics and policy, not unlike what he did with MoveOn.org. 
Defend Damascus from Tehran
Around 7,000 fighters have arrived in Syria over the past few weeks and their initial priority is defense of the capital. The goal is to reach 10,000 men to support the Syrian army and pro-government militias in Damascus and to retake Jisr-al-Shughur because it’s key to the Mediterranean coast and Hama region in Central Syria.  
Russia says 'early details' of plan to fight Islamic State start to emerge
Lavrov was speaking at a joint news conference with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir. He said Moscow and Riyadh agreed that international players should join ranks to counter the Sunni jihadists who control swathes of Syria and Iraq.  
Alaska, Australia and Everywhere Else: Earthquakes 29 July-4 August 2015
The week of 29 July-4 August 2015 was an interesting one, seismologically speaking. In a typical week we would expect to see most, if not all, of the larger earthquakes in a given week at or near the boundaries of the earth’s tectonic plates, and to a certain extent that was true, with the largest tremor of the week striking in Alaska.  
NJ Man is Sixth Suspect in ISIS Plot
Nader Sa’adeh, 20, became the sixth suspect to be arrested since June in a Da’esh (ISIS) plot that has spread across the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut region, U.S. officials say. The tri-state ISIS cell allegedly includes several more potential terrorists who have yet to be caught.  
SOLAR RADIO BURSTS
For the past week, solar activity has been low. However, the sun has not been quiet. "I have noted that the sun has been extremely dynamic at shortwave radio wavelengths with almost constant Type III bursting," reports Thomas Ashcraft of New Mexico.  
Goddess Kali projected on New York's Empire State Building
In a breathtaking spectacle, Goddess Kali was projected on the Empire State Building in New York. Artist Andrew Jones designed the portrait of the goddess to make the point that Mother Nature now more than ever needs a fierce avatar to fight the dangers of pollution and extinction, Firstpost.com reported.  
Russian Warships Dock In Iran for War Training
Two Russian warships have docked in northern Iran for a series of naval training exercises with the Islamic Republic, according to Persian-language reports... The two Russian ships docked in Iran’s Anzali port on Sunday and will hold “joint naval exercises during the three-day stay of the warships in Iran,” according to a Persian-language report in Iran’s state-controlled Fars News Agency.  
Ferguson Demonstrations: Authorities Declare State of Emergency in St. Louis County
St. Louis County authorities declared a state of emergency Monday and more than 100 people were arrested on the second day of protests marking a year since a police officer killed Ferguson, Missouri, teen Michael Brown. ..."The recent acts of violence will not be tolerated in a community that has worked so tirelessly over the last year to rebuild and become stronger," Stenger said in a statement.  
Iraqi parliament backs PM Haider al-Abadi's reforms
The Iraqi parliament has unanimously approved reforms aimed at stamping out corruption and easing sectarian tensions. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's programme was pushed through without debate, according to parliamentary speaker Salim al-Juburi. The move follows recent anti-government protests sparked by unreliable electricity amid a major heatwave.  
Turkey air strikes: PKK targeted by air force jets
Turkey has launched a series of overnight air strikes against Kurdish militants, aimed at 17 targets in the south-east, the army says. The targets were in Hakkari province on the border with Iran and Iraq. Turkey has seen increasing violence in recent weeks between the military and Kurdish separatists.  
Greece says bailout deal broadly agreed
Greece says it has broadly agreed the substance of a bailout deal with its creditors, according to Greece's finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos. "Two or three small issues," are yet to be resolved with lenders, Mr Tsakalotos said. The European Commission said a technical agreement had been reached with Greece, and that a political agreement was pending.  
Climate change: Australia sets new emissions target
Australia plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by between 26% and 28% below 2005 levels by 2030, PM Tony Abbott has said. It is less than cuts pledged by countries such as Canada and the US. Australia's previous target was to cut emissions by 5% by 2020, based on emissions in 2000.  
China devalues yuan currency to three-year low
China's central bank has devalued the national currency, the yuan, to its lowest rate against the US dollar in almost three years. The lender said the move was a "one-off depreciation" of 1.9% in a move to make the exchange rate more market-oriented. It comes in the wake of a string of weak economic data from the world's second largest economy.  
China pledges continued support for Ebola-hit Africa nations
China's foreign minister has pledged continued support to the three West African countries hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 11,200 people. Minister Wang Yi ended his tour in Guinea on Monday after visiting Sierra Leone and Liberia.  
A Black Skin Privilege Tax?
On July 20, fake petition prankster Mark Dice aired a YouTube video in which he asks primarily minorities...to sign a petition advocating a one percent “White Privilege Tax”... The signers were told the tax would be used to help fund social programs for minority communities as a means of countering the leftist fad known as “white privilege.” Unsurprisingly, the petition was well-received...Under the banner of “turnabout is fair play,” we offer the following arenas in which a reasonable case could be made that black privilege is an integral part of the American landscape.  
The Obama Administration in Defense of the Nuclear Agreement with Iran
On August 5, 2015, President Barack Obama delivered an address that included criticism of Israel’s stance on the nuclear agreement with Iran. Although his specific remarks were particularly poignant, the overall message was not new. Indeed, regular statements by the president, Secretary of State Kerry, and other leading members of the administration since the agreement was signed in Vienna are intended to persuade Congress and US public opinion of the value of the nuclear agreement and why it merits United States approval. What follows is a review of the administration’s leading contentions in favor of the agreement.  
Fox News Lurches Left as Murdoch’s Sons Take Control of Media Dynasty
Rupert Murdoch handed over 21st Century Fox, the conglomerate behind Fox News, to sons James and Lachlan July 1, 2015. James is now CEO and Lachlan executive co-chairman. Last year Murdoch elevated his sons to prominent positions, James to co-COO and Lachlan to non-executive co-chairman, but the turnover of the conglomerate came sooner than expected.  
Assad cousin arrested over 'road rage' killing: report
Syrian authorities have arrested Suleiman al-Assad, a cousin of the president accused of killing a military officer in a road rage incident, official news agency SANA said Monday.  
Greece, lenders locked in marathon talks for bailout deal
Greece and its international lenders were locked in marathon overnight talks to seal a multibillion-euro bailout deal on Tuesday, racing against a countdown to European Central Bank debt repayments falling due in days. 
Goddess Kali, Hindu God Of Death And Destruction Projected On Empire State Building
Goddess Kali, Hindu God Of Death And Destruction Projected On Empire State Building The Times of India reports today that “In a breathtaking spectacle, Goddess Kali was projected on the Empire State Building in New York.” For those of you not familiar with the Goddess Kali, she is the Hindu god of death and destruction.  
Remorse: Only 26% Would Vote For Obama Again
President Obama’s claim he could win a third term was debunked by a poll showing only 26% would vote for him again. The Monmouth University poll released Monday also revealed that 68% would vote for someone else if the Constitution allowed Obama to run a third term.