From the Trenches World Report

IB Times – by Catherine Dunn

Back in 1980, 28 million Americans lived in multi-generational households. Now, a study finds, that number has doubled: It hit a record of 56.8 million people in 2012 as more and more young adults, ages 25 to 34, bunked with their parents.

“By 2012, roughly one in four of these young adults (23.6 percent) lived in multi-generational households, up from 18.7 percent in 2007 and 11 percent in 1980,” according to the report from the Pew Research Center, which analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data.   Continue reading “Millennials Still Moving in with Mom and Dad”

Sacramento Bee

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Seismologists say a strong earthquake rattled a section of Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory.

The Alaska Earthquake Center says the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at 3:49 a.m. about 62 miles northwest of Yakutat. There are no immediate reports of damage.   Continue reading “Strong earthquake jolts Alaska near Canada border”

IntelNews – by JOSEPH FITSANAKIS

The government of the Russian Federation has reached an agreement with the authorities in Cuba to reopen an electronic communications listening base that was built by the Soviets during the Cold War. Russian newspaper Kommersant said on Wednesday that the agreement between the two nations was struck late last week during a visit to the communist-run island by Russian President Vladimir Putin.  

The agreement centers on the Lourdes signals intelligence (SIGINT) facility, located just outside Cuban capital Havana. Situated approximately 100 miles from the United States mainland, the facility was used throughout the last two decades of the Cold War to provide intelligence for Soviet military and civilian spy agencies, while also operating as an overseas communications hub for the Soviet Navy.    Continue reading “Russia to reopen electronic listening command post in Cuba”

Fox News

While Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi was living on a base and eating MREs in Afghanistan and earning a battlefield promotion, his paychecks from Uncle Sam were piling up in the bank.

He dreamed of returning to Weston, Fla., when his second tour of duty ended and buying a new truck, maybe getting a place of his own. At 26, and with a modest nest egg waiting, he had a future back home.   Continue reading “Mexican prison ordeal saps Marine Sgt. Tahmooressi’s life savings”

Press TV

Thousands of Turkish people took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday to call for international action to stop the Israeli attacks.   Continue reading “Worldwide demos held against Israel’s atrocities”

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden

While there are various questions that have already emerged from what was supposed to be Ukraine’s “slam dunk” proof confirming Russian rebel involvement in today’s MH-17 tragedy, perhaps one just as gaping question emerges when one looks at what is clearly an outlier flight path in today’s final, and tragic, departure of the Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777.

Perhaps the best visualization of what the issue is, comes from Vagelis Karmiros who has collated all the recent MH-17 flight paths as tracked by Flightaware and shows that while all ten most recent paths pass safely well south of the Donetsk region, and cross the zone above the Sea of Azov, it was only today’s tragic flight that passed straight overhead Donetsk.   Continue reading “Was Flight MH-17 Diverted Over Restricted Airspace?”

Activist Post – by Heather Callaghan

It is widely believed that curcumin, a component of turmeric spice, is an effective anti-inflammatory agent and pain reducer. However, there is now documented evidence that curcumin is actually a cancer killer.

This is because in February 2012, an article was published in PLOSOne journal and entitled “Curcumin Induces Cell Death in Esophageal Cancer Cells through Modulating Notch Signaling” indicates that, by a process not fully understood by the researchers, curcumin actually causes the death of esophageal cancer cells. Continue reading “Study: Curcumin Kills Throat Cancer Cells”

Press TV

The director of Gaza’s al-Wafa hospital, where some patients are paralyzed or in comas, said the facility was targeted on Thursday.

“Israeli tanks are shelling the hospital, they have hit several of the floors, and several nurses have been injured,” AFP quoted Basman al- Ashi as saying.   Continue reading “Israeli tanks shell Gaza hospital, injure several”

WND – by Leo Hohmann

The Obama administration, in July 2013, quietly introduced a new regulation that critics say will dramatically increase Washington’s power over local zoning laws in every U.S. city and town that accepts federal block grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Some are calling it the “Common Core of local zoning” that has flown under the radar for nearly a year. Instead of the U.S. Department of Education dictating education standards to local school districts, this rule change would allow HUD to influence zoning laws from the biggest cities down to the tiniest towns.   Continue reading “New Obama rule could force cities to house illegals”

The Conservative Citizen – by A West Texas View

A few cities in Texas have passed laws requiring the acceptance of same sex marriage. San Antonio, passed a regulation requiring those who wish to obtain a city contract or do business with the city must accept the same sex marriage concept. San Antonio along with Austin, Houston is a hot bed of liberalism. Primarily because folks from the northeast and California keep moving here where they can find a job and enjoy the good life we Texans have. So far this year, 400 out of state people have moved to the DFW area per day. Coming from liberal states these folks rarely take time to figure out that the reasons Texas is a good place for business is less government interference, lower taxes, a conservative attitude with emphasis on capitalism with a strong religious base. It is also a place were folks do not like being told what to do by the government. Our present governor has discovered over the years that his popularity was not enough to push things down the throats of Texans.   Continue reading “Same Sex What?”

Yahoo News – The West Australian

For the first time, Chinese troops will train with Australian and US soldiers in a land exercise in the Northern Territory.

Troops from the three nations will take part in Exercise Kowari that aims to train them in outback survival techniques.

The decision emerged from the visit of General Fan Changlong, second-in-command of the People’s Liberation Army, to Canberra on Thursday.   Continue reading “Chinese soldiers to train in Northern Australia”

The New American – by Rebecca Terrell

Are you one of the more than 40 million Americans who suffer from depression or anxiety? If so, then hold on to your guns, because a trip to your doctor for relief could strip your constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms.

In typical Machiavellian fashion, President Barack Obama is using public safety as an excuse to violate federal law, pry into your personal medical records, and add your name to a federal database tracking individuals with diagnoses of mental illness. Obama originally announced his intent on January 16, 2013, when he signed 23 executive orders purportedly intended to curb gun violence. One of them aims to “address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA], that may prevent states from making information available to the background check system.” Notice that the president regards your medical privacy rights as “unnecessary legal barriers.”   Continue reading “Playing Mind Games With the Second Amendment”

Tinley Park Patch – by Joseph Hosey

A foul-mouthed Tinley Park man cursed out his children and threatened to lock them in a “hot truck” if they didn’t “shut up,” then unleashed a stream of profanity at a woman who objected to his language, police said.

The man, 33-year-old Mark Pawlak of 17411 Carlyle Court, was carted off by the Orland Park cops and charged with disorderly conduct for his allegedly offensive behavior.   Continue reading “Foul-Mouthed Tinley Park Man Arrested For Cursing at His Kids & a New Mom in Orland Restaurant: Cops”

New York Post – by Fredric U. Dicker

Where in the world is former US Rep. Kathy Hochul?

The one-time Buffalo-area congresswoman known for her strong support of gun ownership rights and her fervid opposition to giving state privileges to illegal aliens has all but disappeared from public view since Gov. Cuomo picked her in May as his running mate for lieutenant governor.

Key state Democrats told The Post that Cuomo has ordered Hochul “kept under wraps,’’ in the words of one, to prevent her more conservative views from upending his re-election campaign among liberal New York City Democrats, especially Hispanics.   Continue reading “Cuomo allegedly ordered Kathy Hochul to stay ‘under wraps’”

Activist Post – by Brandon Turbeville

With the recent shooting down of a Malaysian Boeing 777 over Ukraine, the Western media is aflame with fingerpointing at Russia and Ukrainian separatists. However, while NATO and its media mouthpieces attempt to rekindle the Cold War and ignite a confrontation with Russia, there exists a number of fundamental questions surrounding the events that have taken place in Eastern Ukraine. 

Although not a detailed list, below are six reasons why one should question the official story of the Malaysian flight shot down over Ukraine. Continue reading “6 Reasons To Question the Official Story of the Malaysian Flight Over Ukraine”

Breitbart – by DANIEL NUSSBAUM

A delegation of six California lawmakers departed for Central America on Monday for a nine-day trip to discuss the immigration crisis with Central American leaders.

The delegation will visit El Salvador, Guatemala, and Panama, according to Fresno’s ABC 30. The group includes Senate President Darrell Steinberg, Assemblymember Henry T. Perea, and East Bay State Senator Ellen Corbett, along with members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.   Continue reading “California Lawmakers to Visit Central America on ‘Fact-Finding’ Mission”

Breitbart – by Lana Shadwick

HOUSTON, Texas—This phase of trial of Texas’ redistricting battle, including the House maps, is expected to end on Friday in federal district court in San Antonio. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is using this Texas redistricting lawsuit (Perez v. Perry) to argue that Texas should be subject to the preclearance requirements of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.    Continue reading “Holder Trying to Exploit Redistricting Battle”