RT

A luxurious island resort exclusively for women is set to open off the coast of Finland, with a strict no-men policy in force.

The brainchild of entrepreneur Kristina Roth, ‘SuperShe Island’ aims to inspire women and allow them to focus on themselves without the distraction of the opposite sex. The island will open to guests in June, but those interested in taking a testosterone-free vacation must apply in advance for exclusive membership, according to the website.  Continue reading “Sexist paradise? Luxury island resort to open – for women only”

Reuters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California will block the transportation through its state of petroleum from new offshore oil rigs, officials told Reuters on Wednesday, a move meant to hobble the Trump administration’s effort to vastly expand drilling in U.S. federal waters.

California’s plan to deny pipeline permits for transporting oil from new leases off the Pacific Coast is the most forceful step yet by coastal states trying to halt the biggest proposed expansion in decades of federal oil and gas leasing.   Continue reading “California says will block crude oil from Trump offshore drilling plan”

RT

Lebanon’s Higher Defense Council said Wednesday it had issued a directive to resist Israeli plans to build a border wall on Lebanese land, as military tension between the two former foes continues to mount.

“This wall, if it is built, will be considered an assault on Lebanese land,” the secretary general of Lebanon’s Higher Defense Council said in a statement after meeting senior government and military officials, as cited by Reuters.   Continue reading “Beirut threatens to ‘confront’ Israel over possible wall on ‘Lebanese land’”

Yahoo News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. aircraft carried out rare, retaliatory strikes in Syria’s Deir al-Zor province on Wednesday against forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after they attacked U.S.-backed fighters’ headquarters there, U.S. officials said.

No U.S. troops embedded with the local fighters at their headquarters were believed to have been wounded or killed in the attack, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity.   Continue reading “U.S. strikes pro-Syrian forces after ‘unprovoked attack’ on partners’ base”

New DC policy makes being a criminal in Contempt of Congress a prerequisite to qualify for the Oval Office. 

Eric Holder for President, Fast and Furiously.

Business Insider – by Alan Smith

Former Attorney General Eric Holder sounds like he’s considering a bid for the presidency in 2020.

During a Wednesday breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor, Holder was asked whether he’d run for president in 2020.   Continue reading “Obama’s former attorney general Eric Holder sounds like he’s considering a 2020 presidential bid”

Anti-Corruption Society

CARDIAC SURGEON/PROFESSOR EMERITUS TELLS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CHOLESTEROL SCAM AND THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF STATINS.

The following clips are from Dr. Donald H. Miller, Jr’s article published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, summer 2015 edition, which can be read in full here. Fallacies in Modern Medicine: Statins and the Cholesterol-Heart Hypothesis
Continue reading “Demonizing cholesterol is essential for the sale of dangerous statins!”

Sorry to hear: A good friend of mine, after 7 yrs of medical school and training has been fired for one minor indiscretion. He slept with one of his patients and can no longer work in the profession.

What a waste of time, effort, training and money. He’s still paying off his school loans. This just goes to show you, one minor mistake can ruin your life.

Thoughts and prayers for him and his family. He really is a great guy and a brilliant veterinarian.

Yahoo News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top leaders announced Wednesday they have sealed agreement on a two-year budget pact that would shower both the Pentagon and domestic programs with almost $300 billion above existing limits, giving wins to both GOP defense hawks and Democrats seeking billions for infrastructure projects and combatting opioid abuse.

The agreement is likely to be added to a stopgap spending bill that passed the House on Tuesday and is aimed at averting a government shutdown Thursday at midnight.  Continue reading “Senate leaders announce two-year budget pact”

Forbes – by Kenneth Rapoza

It’s not exactly an immigrant visa, though it does allow for foreigners to work legally in the United States for at least two years. But it is one of the most controversial immigration topics after building a wall and the “Dreamers.”

The H-1B visa, dominated by the big three Indian outsourcers, is in more demand this year than last. And nearly double where it was in 2016. The visa program has been roundly criticized mostly by American tech workers who have either been replaced by H-1B recipients or believe their pay has been stalled out because of competition from abroad.  Continue reading “Companies Say They Want More H-1B Foreign Workers”

Vigilant Citizen

Sweet Jesus is an absurdly popular ice cream chain that’s been around for a few years and is quickly expanding in Canada and the United States. Deemed “Toronto’s Most Overrated Ice Cream” by the Globe and Mail, Sweet Jesus nevertheless attracts huge crowds on a daily basis. The chain has been enjoying lots of media coverage and because its stores are custom-made to be “Instagrammable”, Sweet Jesus is all over social media.  Continue reading “Sweet Jesus: The Disturbing Marketing of a Trendy Ice Cream Franchise”

Trump has completely lost whatever grains of sand he has left under his orange hair. Not only is this a ridiculous idea, making America look like a bunch of idiots, but to soldier out a military parade just because he visited France and thought their parade looked neat, makes America look ridiculous.

American military couldn’t even protect the Twin Towers from crumbling to the ground, and this clown wants to hold a parade honoring them. Not a good idea Comrade Trump!  Continue reading “American Military Parade Now? – What The Hell Are We Celebrating?”

Free Thought Project – by Rachel Blevins

Meansville, GA – When a veteran fireman witnessed a horrific car accident, he jumped into action and did everything in his power to save the victim. But even though his actions saved a woman’s life, the police officer who finally made it to the scene thanked the fireman by arresting him and throwing him in jail.

Rick Rickerson, 56, joined the Griffin Fire Department in 1985, and he has devoted his life to saving lives. He told 11Alive News that when he witnessed a car flipping over on the highway after its driver lost control, his immediately acted on instinct.   Continue reading “Fireman Pulls Woman from Wreckage, Saves Her Life, So a Cop Arrested Him”