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We all know that a clean home is essential if we want to live happy, hygienic lives. It may be boring taking the bins out and bleaching the bog, but luckily we've got tons of appliances and products to help us blast through those chores quickly and efficiently.
Our ancestors didn't have it so easy. In fact, they didn't even realise the benefits of cleanliness – which helps to explain why the life expectancy of a Mediaeval peasant was just 31 years! It wasn't until the Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century that domestic cleaning was transformed in a big way; as our timeline shows, the Victorians were responsible for many of the cleaning innovations we take for granted, such as the washing machine and dishwasher.
Prior to that, it's fair to say our ancestors had some, erm, interesting ideas about cleaning and hygiene.
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The Romans
From 500BC to 500AD, the Romans were responsible for domestic innovations including underfloor heating, public baths and public toilets – which after the fall of the Roman Empire, weren't seen again in Britain until 1852.
Toilets were open and communal and bum-wiping was done with a sponge on a stick – that was used by everyone!
Ammonia extracted from urine was used to remove stains from clothes – an early form of dry-cleaning!
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Medieval times
- The Black Death wiped out a third of Europe's population in the 13th Century, but it did lead to people making a correlation between bad sanitation and the spread of disease. In 1388, the English Parliament imposed an eye-watering fine of £20 on anyone who 'do cast and lay all such annoyances, dung, garbages, entrails, and other ordure, in ditches, rivers, waters, and other places aforesaid.'
- Floors were covered with straw and rushes to keep them clean, but Medieval housewives often just put more on top rather than replacing the whole lot – with revolting consequences. The great scholar Erasmus wrote in the Fifteenth Century: '(T)he bottom layer is left undisturbed, sometimes for twenty years, harbouring expectoration, vomiting, the leakage of dogs and men, ale droppings, scraps of fish, and other abominations not fit to be mentioned.'
- Four poster beds were invented to stop bugs and droppings from birds nesting in the rafters falling on people while they slept.
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The Tudors
- In Tudor times, people stank – even Elizabeth I herself only had a bath once a month. It was common to carry a nosegay (bunch of herbs) or pomander (an orange studded with cloves) to block out the smell of other people – and your own stench!
- The flushing toilet was invented by a nephew of Elizabeth I in 1596 but as there was no plumbing anywhere outside Hampton Court Palace, the invention remained useless for 300 years!
- In The English Housewife, by Gervase Markham, published in 1615, the English housewife is advised, upon rising, to 'first sweep thy house, dress up thy dish-board and set all things in good order within thy house.'
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The Victorians
- 'Cleanliness is next to Godliness' was very much a Victorian ideal. Cleaning the average Victorian house – on several floors, with smoky fires and gas lights, and running water only in the basement – was a daunting task. 'Washday' would literally take up an entire day. An army of domestic servants helped Victorian middle- and upper-class homes run efficiently.
- The Industrial Revolution resulted in the invention of some products we all use today, such as the electric iron (invented by Henry Smeeley in 1882) and dishwasher (Josephine Cochran in 1886). But their use didn't become widespread until most British homes got electricity in the 1950s.
Victorian cleaning tips that still work today include:
- Washing windows with white vinegar and water, then wiping with newspaper
- Soaking crusty pots and pans in a mixture of lemon juice and crushed-up eggshells
- Adding rhubarb to the bathtub to get stains out of the enamel
- Using urine to get stale odours out of clothes (don't try this one at home!)
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Twentieth Century
- In 1914, there were 2.25 million people in domestic service, mainly women. However, during the Great War, many of these women had to take over the jobs normally done by men, and learned new and profitable skills. The majority of these did not return to service afterwards.
- By the end of the 1950s, 88% of British homes had electricity – which revolutionised cleaning. Two-thirds of British homes had a vacuum cleaner.
- During the 1960s, washing machines and dishwashers became common items in British homes. The development of synthetic cleaners also made housework much easier.
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Twenty-First Century
- Environmentally-friendly detergents and cleaning products have emerged as people worry more about their impact on the world.
- Robot vacuum cleaners and robot window cleaners have taken mechanised house cleaning to a new level.
- But what's next – what will the next innovation be? Robot housekeepers? Self-cleaning homes? You'll have to wait and see…
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The Oireachtas Banking Inquiry is expected to agree to a request by developer Johnny Ronan for the removal of a controversial Nazi slogan from his official submission.
Mr Ronan has apologised for his use of the phrase "Arbeit Macht Frei" in his statement to the Banking Inquiry and has formally sought to amend his evidence.
The use of the phrase, which translates as "Work will set you free" and was hung at the entrance to many Nazi concentration camps, sparked outrage throughout the Jewish community last week.
Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter yesterday welcomed Mr Ronan's apology and said he hopes it will "alleviate the hurt felt by those with family members who perished in the Holocaust".
In a statement, the Dublin-Rathdown TD said: "The statement issued by Mr John Ronan recognising he should not have used the phrase 'Arbeit Macht Frei' in his submission to the Oireachtas Banking Committee and that he has requested that it be removed is welcome. I also welcome his apology and his recognition that his difficulties with Nama 'are not comparable with the horrors perpetrated by the Nazi regime'."
Mr Ronan used the controversial phrase to close his 21-page written statement to the banking inquiry in which he attacked Nama over its handling of debts owed by Treasury Holdings, a company he founded with Richard Barrett in 1989.
But in a statement released on Saturday, the business- man said the use of the phrase was inappropriate. "I recognise that I used an inappropriate analogy in my submission and have written to the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry to request the offending phrase be removed," the statement read.
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Mr Murphy's colleague on the Banking Inquiry, Fianna Fail finance spokesman Michael McGrath, also confirmed he would support its removal.
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Do you think the "pretty" people get favored more than average looking people? Do they have more opportunities in life because they are attractive?
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It all depends how do you rate attraction, there are many pretty people in the world, but that does not necessarily mean they are attractive, and also there are many 'not so pretty people' around the world and yet people find them very attractive...
We all have been given the basic human features we have to go by and the basic genetic make-up is there for us to use....what we will do with all that is in our hands:)
Do not blame, nature or nurture for your shortcomings, use what you have and make the best of it...that is what the successful people around do, do you want to be attractive, work on it and make yourself what you want to be....
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The beholder might be a shallow person but have authority to hire/fire. If is good to be positive about your abilities and who you are so you are not caught by surprise when you meet these people.
I have written a hub on this very same topic. Attractive people, of course, have advantages and opportunities opened to them that are closed to their less attractive counterparts. Attractive people are a "draw" so to speak and are easy on the eyes. People tend to gravitate to the more attractive among us for the aforementioned reasons.
Corporations and companies tend to hire attractive people as it is good business sense to do so. Attractive people attract more clientele and thus attract more business and revenue. Less attractive and/or unattractive people tend to "repel" and corporations and companies are extremely loathe to hire such people as it would negatively affect business output. The name of the game in corporations and companies is image. Attractive people add to the image while unattractive people subtract from the image.
In occupations where there is much people contact, attractive people are more likely to be hired than unattractive people. Besides being more likely to be hired, attractive people are more likely to obtain promotions and earn more than unattractive people, given the same educational and job qualifications. Attractiveness count even in jobs and occupations where looks are not necessarily a strong determinant.
Attractive people also tend to date more than unattractive people. In other words, cuties get kissed while uglies get dissed. People find attractive people sexier and welcoming than unattractive people. People further contend that attractive people exude more self-confidence and elan than less attractive/unattractive people. In fact, people find less attractive and/or unattractive people to be a complete turn off.
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I've heard it said that on dating websites the more thin and attractive girls get slammed with responses, but the not so thin girls get hardly any response. On the corporate front, working at home seems like a really good choice for a lot of people.
Look at all of the detective and spy shows. The heroes are usually 20-something, sexy gorgeous people. Is this real world?
Quite often this is the case. I know some people with outer beauty that have received some fairly big passes and gifts in life only because of this.
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Absolutely! I was just thinking about that this morning. That perception of attractiveness could involve height, weight, deformities, skin shade (even within race), etc.
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Dianetrotter, you are so correct regarding your premise. In the Black community(I am Black), the dark skinned, particularly women, are viewed as less attractive than their lighter skinned counterparts who are often idolized.
gmwilliams, in the Hispanic community complexion is very important. My students called the fairer skinned Hispanics "white." As I age I have a real appreciation for the dark skin. People also assume that you are less intelligent.
Diane, I am so well aware of that. Light skiinned Latinos consider themselves to be Caucasian while the dark skinned Latinos consider themselves to be anything but Black. They would claim Indian and/or any other ancestry. Black= stigma it seems.
gmwilliams, 'xactly! There are Black people who consider themselves anything but Black also.
Looks are everything up until a point. Yeah, you make friends quick, get dates quick.. But that doesn't mean your friends are gonna stick around.
Let me explain: I've got several friends who I've known for more than 20 years. And I sure as hell am not friends with them just cause they're pretty. Ten years? Obviously there's more to them than just looks.
Pretty girls might get a lot of guys, but that doesn't guarantee they'll stay with that guy forever. Look at Kim Kardashian. Billion guys think she's hot, she could get a date just like that, but she can't stay married to a guy for just three months. Then you look at my parents: not super models, but have been married for like 40 years or something.
Looks are an advantage in the dating world. In the short term. And especially in high school where people generally aren't looking for anything very long-term. But when (for me anyway) someone wants to get married, or have a relationship that lasts for more than a few months, you have to go beyond things as shallow as looks. Shallow isn't bad btw. It's just very near the surface. Attraction isn't bad, it's just not as deep as true love.
My ex gf was a pretty attractive girl.I am an average looking guy.She doesnt like me first but as time moved on,she fell in love with me.She liked many things in me.But, we didn't last because she found something better than me,someone could offer her secure life,house,car..... plus the same religion.
BTW the whole "only attractive people are cool" thing isn't true. What about Hurley from Lost? He's obese, but he's awesome:) lol
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These are very good points and true. Sometimes really good looks don't cover up other "stuff".
Yes, what you have succinctly stated is so true. However, we live in such a superficial society, that the first impressions are often physical. The 10s in our society are often deified while the 1s are severely denigrated..
100%. it's been proven in many studies and it is without a doubt to be true.
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I think all people have their own set of issues and problems in life. For example, attractive women have a harder time in situations because they are treated differently by men and often times resented by women.
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EUGENE, Ore. -- (Feb. 8, 2012) -- University of Oregon facilities on both sides of the Willamette River will benefit from a gift from Alan and Jean Pedersen of Monterey, Calif. The alumni couple has donated 550 acres of Salinas Valley farmland worth an estimated $5 million. Half the proceeds will go to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and half to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
In honor of the gift, the museum has renamed its signature exhibit space the Jean R. Pedersen Exhibit Hall. The gift is the largest in the museum's 75-year history.
"We're very grateful to the Pedersens and pleased that Jean's name now graces our largest exhibit hall," said Philip H. Knight Professor Jon Erlandson, the museum director. "This gift gives a tremendous boost to one of the most important initiatives in the museum's history—our effort to create a $10 million endowment."
The endowment is the museum's top fundraising priority because it will provide stable, ongoing support for public programs, archeological research and the collections under the museum's care. Erlandson said the Pedersens' gift "moves us past the halfway mark toward this important goal."
Athletics will use part of the gift to offset the cost of operating the new football operations building. Rob Mullens, director of intercollegiate athletics, said a coaches' suite in the new facility will be named in the Pedersens' honor. Construction has begun near the Casanova Center on the six-story structure, which is slated for completion in 2014. The rest will go toward general athletics funding at the discretion of the athletic director.
"We appreciate the generous support of Alan and Jean Pedersen," Mullens said. "The Pedersens are long-time loyal Ducks and the impact of their contribution will be felt for many years. The Pedersens' thoughtful gift will allow athletics to continue our drive toward academic and athletic excellence."
Alan and Jean are members of the class of 1943. Alan pledged the Sigma Chi fraternity and Jean joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In 1941, Alan joined the Navy as a pilot and was stationed in Norfolk, VA. They married in 1943.
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The last week has witnessed some unprecedented changes across the Middle East. These events have moved the entire region closer to a major Sunni-Shia conflict. As such, it is important to review what has occurred and assess if this will lead to a major war. If so, it will have major strategic implications for the US so are you prepared? Read more
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Too many Americans are completely detached from the horrors of war as the US has enjoyed an unprecedented period of peace within its continental borders. The ability to not know war has been a precious luxury enjoyed for a generation in the US, but is now taken completely for granted. For most, war is just another form of entertainment like sports games and movies. In fact, to the average person, there is literally no distinction between the Hollywood war movies and reality. Why would there be when roughly only four tenths of a percent of the US population is serving in the military and far less have actually fought its wars? This makes it highly likely most Americans don't even know a vet. There are many problems with this disassociation. However, the most detrimental has been that our nation has become so insulated from war they feel that we can kill with impunity around the globe. Symptomatic of this condition is the apathy Americans demonstrate to our military intervention overseas. We now allow our nation to blindly blunder into global conflict without even a debate. Americans have forgotten the actual human costs and the horrors of what a war is like if it comes to our own shores. This always ends badly and if a war with North Korea begins, we may very soon learn what it is like to see war again on American soil.
Currently, the Trump Administration has overtly entered or continued US involvement in wars in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq without any debate, votes, or justification. Literally, President Trump has picked a new fight every month he has been in office. My fear is that President Trump is now setting the stage for an unavoidable conflict with North Korea making him five for five. Let me be clear, I do not believe President Trump has many options left with North Korea. However, I fear that he will not chose the best courses of action and it will cost the US an incredibly high price. I don't say this lightly. Conflicts in Syria and Iraq have the potential to spread and end in a disaster for the US in large part because they will financially bankrupt our nation and lead to the wholesale slaughter of millions of innocent people. However, the US has not fought a war since WWII where the adversary had the ability to attack the US mainland. Am I suggesting North Korea has the ability to physically invade the US and pelt of with missiles? No. In fact, North Korea does not have that ability at all. However, North Korea has the ability to asymmetrically attack the US with some of the most horrendous weapons known to man and you need to be prepared.
War with North Korea is looking more and more inevitable. Neither side is willing to back down. If there is to be war, even the best case is still horrible. The best case would be a surprise US nuclear strike against the North Korean regime and its military installations ending the war quickly and with minimal US and allied casualties. A far uglier picture emerges if the Trump Administration opted for, even if just initially, a conventional option. Using conventional weapons would allow North Korea time to deploy not just its conventional weapons, but its chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. This would almost guarantee Seoul would be reduced to rubble and tens of thousands of American and South Korean casualties would be incurred within the first 24-48 hours of the conflict. If the US and South Korean troops had to conventionally fight the entire war, we would be looking at close to a million casualties and our nation utterly bankrupted by the conflict. Further, this is assuming China doesn't enter the war, which would truly make it a WWIII endgame scenario and this isn't at all unlikely.
However, irrespective of the financial cost and the massive loss of life associated with a war in North Korea, Americans, have in their comforts, become totally ignorant of the fact that North Korea has planned for and put in place numerous asymmetric means to attack the US. To be blunt, North Korea is prepared to attack the US homeland in horrific ways should war break out. In particular, over the course of time, North Korea is rumored to have smuggled via diplomatic pouches numerous biological and chemical weapons into the US through its United Nations mission in New York. Disturbingly, once the technology to produce these types of weapons is achieved, and North Korea has achieved it, these weapons are relatively easy to smuggle and very difficult to track. Adding to the problem is that a very small amount of these weapons can inflict large number of casualties. If true, literally every city in the US could be simultaneously attacked with a full range of biological and chemical weapons. In particular, North Korea is already believed to have smuggled VX nerve agent into a foreign country and used it to assassinate a political rival. In larger quantities, VX could be dispersed over crowded areas to inflict large numbers of casualties and to create massive panic in cities like New York and Washington, DC. If not bad enough, a far scarier threat exists. North Korea is believed to have been mass producing anthrax and has likely mass produced other biological weapons such as smallpox, francisella tularensis, and hemorrhagic fever virus. Any one of these agents could be released in densely populated areas and cause a massive number of deaths. Finally, North Korea may have the ability to detonate a space based nuclear weapon over the US releasing an EMP capable of blacking out a large portion of the North American grid. I consider this scenario less likely due to North Korea's technological challenges and US countermeasures; however, if China becomes involved, the probability of this scenario is 100%. Should that event occur, the US will effectively be destroyed. Before the grid could be rebuilt, some congressional studies estimate that two-thirds of the US population or approximately 200,000,000 people would die. Not even our grandchildren will live to see the US recover from this type of attack. Let that sink in for a moment. The war that President Trump is about to start has the potential to destroy the US.
If what I have just written didn't scare the hell out of you, you are completely disassociated with reality and need professional help. I am not trying to create panic and I do not subscribe to fear mongering. Unfortunately, reality isn't always pretty and as much as we would like to deny the uncomfortable, it is critical we recognize threats and dangers. North Korea is a very big threat and far more dangerous than Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan combined. Remember, President Bush believed Afghanistan was going to be a quick war against some illiterate savages, but over a decade and a half later, we are still mired in his war we have already strategically lost. Iraq proved to be another example of Washington's hubris and overly optimistic military predictions. In fact, the history of warfare demonstrates that in nearly every case, wars prove to be much longer, tougher, and more costly than predicted. Why would anyone think North Korea will be a war any less costly when all indicators say the exact opposite? I am curious because as I type, no fewer than three American aircraft carrier battle groups are steaming towards the Korean Peninsula prepared for a military showdown and nearly no one aside from Ron Paul is urging restraint. I think the answer is that Americans are living in ignorance and have no concept of the hell this war will most likely bring to our lives. Again, war with North Korea may be unavoidable, but we need to have a national discussion and the homeland must be prepared for the consequences.
As with all articles, I don't just point out the problems. I offer solutions. In this case, the truth is you and I aren't going to change a damn thing. All we can control is our actions and to a limited degree help those around us. Ideally, now may be a good time to literally leave the US for an extended vacation that lasts until either the war is over or North Korea backs down. I don't make this recommendation lightly. However, for those that can't leave or opt to stay, you need to prep your chem/bio response kits. Everyone in your group now should be at minimum carrying a protective mask with new filter in day bags. If you have antidote kits for nerve agents and decon kits for blister agents, those should also be packed and make sure you know how to use them. You should also have antibiotics ready for a biological attack involving a bacterial agent like anthrax. However, if the bio weapon is viral, we are looking at an untreatable megadeath situation and the only real option is to completely isolate your group from all other people until the virus has burned itself out. Wherever you plan to stay, make sure you have an area prepped with provisions and the ability to seal it from the outside with plastic and duct tape at minimum. You also should have enough chem/bio suits prepared for everyone in your group to at least bug out from the hot zone. If you are driving to work, you should have at least one complete suit in your vehicle and a contingency link up plan for everyone else in your group. Listen to me; you need to do this immediately. A war with North Korea is hopefully avoidable, but literally could be launched at any moment in the coming days to weeks.
As for preparations beyond immediate survival, you need to get as much cash on hand as you can withdraw from the banks. If you have the ability to move money to overseas bank accounts, do it now. If you are invested in stocks, you should consider taking profits now and holding them until this crisis passes. Once the market crashes, feel free to re-enter the market and buy up the cheap stocks. This will lead to a market shock and crash if a war breaks out. However, some stocks will likely sky rocket in value. I am personally seeking out companies that specialize in radiological decontamination and chem/bio defenses to invest in. Call it Machiavellian, but a crisis always presents opportunities for those with the foresight to position themselves to seize it. Make sure that person is you. In the interim, please take some basic precautions. I pray for the best, but will be preparing for the worst. We will be very blessed indeed if we can get through this crisis with the homeland unscathed.
By Guiles Hendrik
April 17, 2017
The Syrian Civil War and the Downfall of the Trump Administration
Here is a free piece of political advice. When your enemies begin condoning your actions, you should be very worried. President Trump has for the first time enjoyed what he believes to be the "support" and approval of the Establishment after launching a cruise missile attack against a Syrian air base. However, he would be a fool to think they are cheering on his actions because they support his policy. In fact, the Establishment is really laughing as they lead him by his ego down the path to destruction in Syria. As I have repeatedly warned, the Syrian Civil War is a trap and will not just take down the Trump Administration, but will bring down the United States if it becomes entangled in the conflict. Read more
Probability for the use of nuclear weapons during the next four years nears 80%
I hate to continually bring you doom and gloom, but in short, the probability that nuclear weapons will be used within the next four years has spiked to its highest levels since the Cuban Missile Crisis. If you haven't reviewed your contingency plans you should. However, this article is not meant to provide you with detailed bug out plans…search our site for those…it is meant to highlight the growing nuclear risks.
Let's start with the good news if there is such a thing. Out of the most likely scenarios, only two involve nuclear weapons being used against the continental United States. These are worst case scenarios and involve a nuclear exchange with Russia and or China. The bad news is that the potential for nuclear war with both powers has sharply risen. With respect to Russia, if the US continues to press for regime change in Syria and uses military force, it will force a military confrontation with Russia that could spiral out of control and involve nuclear weapons. Respective of China, it is assessed as unlikely, but possible China would join forces with Russia and Iran against the US if a direct military confrontation breaks out in Syria. However, far more likely is the probability China joins forces with North Korea if a war breaks out and that leads to a nuclear exchange.
Note that North Korea is not listed. North Korea currently does not possess a viable capability to strike the United States. They are rumored to have the ability to detonate a nuclear weapon in space to cause an EMP, but the likelihood of them successfully carrying out this type of attack is very low due to their technical problems and the ability of the US to counter any attack. However, North Korea certainly has the ability to detonate a nuclear weapon on the Korean Peninsula and the chances of this are dramatically increasing. In fact, many analysts believe China no longer has the ability to reign in North Korea and the opportunity to avert a war is now close to zero. If true, there will be a war with North Korea within the next 24 months. Also one must consider North Korea has a full range of chemical and biological weapons that they most likely would use in the event of war prompting a nuclear response by the US. Adding to the danger is the fact any conventional land war in Korea could quickly cause over a million casualties. The costs would be too high for the US to tolerate and the war would quickly go nuclear, if not from the onset, contrary to what many people in the US may believe. As such, in the event of war with North Korea, it will be a nuclear war. If China remains out of the conflict, we will be relatively safe in the US. However, if China becomes involved, we will see many people die both abroad and domestically.
While everyone is distracted with their own problems, tensions are once again rising between Pakistan and India. Both countries have nuclear weapons and events could flare into open conflict again and lead to the use of nuclear weapons. However, the probability of this is low over the next four years.
Finally, Israel must be assessed. Israel will not tolerate Iran developing a nuclear weapons capability. Should Israel become convinced that Iran has continued with its weapons development, it will use tactical nuclear weapons to neutralize the program. Fortunately, Israel and the US have once again moved closer and will likely coordinate on any war with Iran allowing the US time to de-escalate the situation or at least get out of the way before Israel launches an attack. This is a wild card scenario because the probability is highly dependent upon other events across the world. Should the US press with regime change in Syria, Iran will most likely use its 122,000 Shia militiamen in Iraq to overrun the Green Zone and attack US forces in Iraq and then Syria. This could quickly force the US out of the Middle East leaving Israel to fend for itself increasing the probability of a war with Iran. However, should the US destroy North Korea's nuclear weapons program, it will greatly decrease the odds of war with Iran. Most don't realize this hidden fact, but Iran has off-shored its nuclear program to North Korea where it has been conducting its weapons development unabated. Should North Korea be allowed to continue its program, Iran by default will gain a nuclear weapons capability. Should North Korea be stopped, Iran will also be severely set back.
In conclusion, for the first time in decades, the probabilities for various scenarios where nuclear weapons are used are increasing dramatically across the board. It is alarming and experts are taking note. In fact, the odds are now so high, it is safe to assess that a nuclear device will most likely be used within the next four years. If this conclusion doesn't get your attention, there is probably nothing that can be said to wake you from your brain dead zombielike existence. Now is the time to get your Plan B ready because events could spiral quickly out of control in the very near future.
By Guiles Hendrik
April 10, 2017
Swamp Dupes President Trump into Expanding US War into Syria
Let me get right to the point. President Trump is a complete moron if he honestly believes his military advisors are setting him up for success. I want President Trump to succeed, but until he gets better advisors, he will self-destruct. By ordering a surge of US military forces into Syria without any long term strategy or plan, he is effectively forcing America into the middle of an ugly civil war that will cost our nation dearly. Further, by directly entering the Syrian Civil War, President Trump has committed our nation to yet another unnecessary and unconstitutional war without making the case to the American people or obtaining congressional approval. This won't just be a massive military mistake; it will be a political disaster. President Trump has no idea that as the US gets sucked further and further into this war, the failure of "his" war will arm his political enemies with everything they need to ultimately cripple his administration. By listening to the generals, President Trump has, within a month of taking office, committed the US to an even more disastrous war than his predecessors, which he will lose, and quite possibly destroy his administration. Brilliant! Read more
President Trump's Misplaced Faith in the Generals
Approximately, one month ago, President Trump tasked the Pentagon with delivering him a plan to defeat the Islamic State or IS. What Trump failed to understand was the same people he tasked to solve the IS problem, were the same people that in a very large way created it. His trusted circle of advisors not only are all products of an institution with a heavily flawed system of promotion, but collectively failed to deliver a winning strategy when they were in combatant command roles. What kind of "solution" to IS does President Trump honestly think he will get from a group of institutionalized generals? Does anyone want to bet it will be a "solution" that requires more war? President Trump is literally asking "the swamp" to create his war policy and this is a fool's errand. Based on a 100% failure rate of our Generals this century, this is unfortunately another juncture where it is very easy to assess with high certainty that the "solutions" President Trump will be presented will turn into another policy disaster. Both Presidents Bush and Obama suffered this hard lesson. President Trump needs to trash these recommendations and look at completely different ways of soliciting policy if he is to defeat IS and make America great again. This article is my attempt to speak truth to power and warn President Trump of the mistake he is making before it destroys his presidency. Read more
Update: Middle East on Brink of Major War after Saudi Warship Attacked
Again, the news cycle is moving so quickly, no one is able to completely keep up. However, with all of the focus on executive orders on immigration some major events are slipping by unnoticed. The take away is that the Middle East is again moving rapidly toward all-out war. The immigration issue is serious and important, but the war that could potential break out in the Middle East could be staggering. Here are the most recent highlights with comment:
Yemen in particular has become a flashpoint. Starting from the top, a unit from SEAL Team Six got mauled badly and lost an operator while conducting a direct action raid on a suspected al-Qaeda facility. Further, their MV-22 Osprey crashed and was destroyed on the ground. The base model of a single Osprey costs over $73,000,000 dollars and this was a special operations variant, which comes in closer to one hundred million dollars. This was in exchange for killing 14 alleged terrorists of at best, medium value, and collecting some information to better identify their network. This shows that President Trump is less risk averse when it comes to launching our soldiers into combat. If this becomes a trend, it means much more kinetic warfare and far greater US casualties. Previous to this raid, attacks in Yemen were almost exclusively being carried out by airstrikes.
If not bad enough, a Saudi Arabian Frigate, which is a warship, was attacked according to the US government, by a small boat laden with explosives. However, video evidence supports the assessment that believes the ship was hit by a missile supplied by Iran. Anti-ship missiles have been fired at US Warships in the same area over the last six months. Further, one man can be heard speaking in an Iranian accent chanting death to America. If it was indeed a missile that hit the boat, the fact is being downplayed and covered up to prevent outrage in Saudi Arabia that would demand revenge and initiate a war with Iran. This is not unprecedented in the region. An advanced ship from the UAE was also recently hit by an Iranian supplied anti-ship missile launched from Yemen and damaged so badly it had to be decommissioned. However, the UAE never officially acknowledge the attack.
Irrespective of how the attack occurred, the blast appears to have struck the upper portion of the stern of the Saudi ship inflicting serious damage and killing at least two Saudi sailors. This is a major act of war and is believed to have been launched by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. One may say this is the cost of starting an unnecessary war and invading Yemen. I would agree that it was stupid for Saudi Arabia to intervene militarily in Yemen. However, the Saudis tonight are not discussing whether or not their war was smart. What they are discussing his how to retaliate. If it in fact was an attack launched by the Houthis, the missile was undoubtedly supplied by Iran. Everyone knows this, but the question is if the Kingdom will hold the Houthis and/or the Iranians responsible. I assess the possibility of Saudi Arabia expanding their war in Yemen as high. I also see a medium likelihood of Saudi Arabia expanding it to Iran to include indicting any Iranian flagged ship near Yemen. This will undoubtedly provoke another cycle of violence. Worst case is Saudi Arabia decides to retaliate directly against Iran, but I assess this as unlikely. The fact that Saudi Arabia has not said anything about the ban in immigration from seven predominately Muslim countries factors into this situation. It is highly likely the Saudis will try to lean heavily on the US to take out Iran for them, which brings me to my next point.
Iran test launched a ballistic missile this week in violation of pretty much everything the international community has told Iran it could not do. Iran became a serial violator of any international dictates since the Obama Administration was in office. Their transgressions included seizing US Navy vessels and their crews in international waters, providing weapons to attack and kill Americans, holding Americans hostage, developing long range missile technology, and feigning attacks on our warships. Following precedent, Iran conducted a launch of another ballistic missile and has yet to be "reprimanded" by the new Administration. Perhaps, Iran thinks it has gotten away with it and President Trump will be a push over. If so, I believe they have badly miscalculated the new American President. President Trump in a short amount of time will respond. How, is the only question. Trumps retaliatory options range from lodging a diplomatic protest and re-invoking sanctions to launching a nuclear strike.
Yes, I do think President Trump is serious enough he may indeed use nuclear weapons during his time in office to prevent a bloody and costly deployment of ground troops against a country like North Korea or Iran. Nonetheless, I assess the Administration will come out with a clear warning to Iran, but will stop short of a military strike. Iran will get one warning, but no more. However, there is a perfect coalescing of Saudi and US interests with regards to annihilating Iran. Iran should take this seriously because Saudi Arabia may be on the phone right now with Washington discussing military options for the attack on their ship. If Trump greenlights retaliation, we could have a major outbreak of war in days. However, I reiterate, I think right now we will have some clear red lines drawn and preparations made, but the war won't begin just yet.
In summary, things are getting hotter in the Middle East. All that is needed is a slight nudge and the entire region could erupt. I do not see anything getting calmer anytime soon. In fact, I think we are about to see a major escalation of war in the Middle East.
By Guiles Hendrik
January 30, 2017
White House Releases Summary of Trump's First Week of Action
I have to say, from a business perspective, we are getting a lot for our money. Trump, to date, has proved to be the hardest working president in a generation…like him or not. Further, the man has so far done exactly what he promised to do. Even more amazing is that he is getting it done in hours and days not months and years. For a man of his age, you have to respect his level of energy and dedication. It also appears he doesn't take weekends off. Sorry bureaucrats…you have to work like the rest of us…and should. The question is whether he can keep this schedule up. The news agencies are literally physically breaking down trying to keep up with covering him. It truly is unprecedented. Here is the release in its raw form:
Office of the Press Secretary
January 27, 2017
· 15: Presidential Actions to begin fulfilling his promises to Make America Great Again.
· 11: Diplomatic conversations with foreign leaders to promote an America First foreign policy.
· 4: Members of President Trump's cabinet sworn into office.
· 3: Stakeholder meetings to get input from both workers and business leaders on jumpstarting job creation.
· 3: Engagements with members of Congress to discuss his agenda.
· 3: Visits to federal agencies committed to protecting our homeland and ensuring our national security.
· 1: Official White House visit by a foreign head of state.
· 1: Reception to honor law enforcement and first responders.
· 1: Proclamation supporting National School Choice week.
· The President's team followed through on his commitment to action, by:
o collaborating with 28 federal agencies and departments on a near daily basis.
o discussing legislative items with at least 75 House members or their staffs and 35 Senators or their staffs.
o making initial contact with governors in each state and territory, and having in-depth discussions with 32 governors or their staff.
o discussing issues with 22 state attorneys general.
o beginning outreach to our nation's largest municipalities and tribes.
President Trump Used The Power Of His Office To Follow Through On His Promises To The American People
WITHIN HOURS OF HIS INAUGURATION: President Trump moved to protect Americans from ObamaCare, government regulations, and future bailouts.
· On the evening of his Inauguration, President Trump sought relief for Americans from the cost burdens of ObamaCare.
· Through a memorandum issued by the Chief of Staff, all new regulations were frozen to protect job creators from the crush of new government rules on their businesses.
· President Trump put a stop to a reckless action that would have reduced funding for the Federal Housing Authority after it was bailed out by the taxpayers as recently as 2013.
MONDAY: President Trump fulfilled his promise to immediately address trade and jobs by withdrawing from the harmful Trans-Pacific Partnership, put in place a hiring freeze, and protected taxpayer money from funding abortions overseas.
· President Trump protected American workers by withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
· To stem the tide of an ever growing government, President Trump put in place a hiring freeze on federal civilian employees.
· After years of taxpayer money being spent to promote abortions abroad, President Trump reinstated the "Mexico City Policy" to ban such usage.
TUESDAY: President Trump promoted job creation by jumpstarting the construction of two new energy pipelines, requiring the use of American-made materials and equipment in building those pipelines, and reduced the regulatory burden on America's manufacturing and construction industry.
· President Trump began the process to finish construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline after a series of delays.
· After years of delays, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum to revive the Keystone XL pipeline.
· To make sure Americans benefit from infrastructure projects, the President signed an executive memorandum requiring all new construction and repair of pipelines to use American materials and equipment.
· President Trump ordered the Commerce Department to streamline and reduce regulations affecting U.S. manufacturing to help bring factories back to America.
· To jumpstart much needed infrastructure projects, President Trump signed an executive order to speed up the environmental impact review of projects.
WEDNESDAY: President Trump followed through on his pledge to protect America's borders and end the lack of compliance with immigration laws.
· Following through on his commitment to protecting the American people, President Trump signed an executive order to improve border security, particularly through the construction of a physical barrier on the southern border.
· President Trump signed an executive order to ensure that immigration laws are enforced throughout the United States, including halting federal funding for sanctuary cities.
FRIDAY: President Trump followed through on his top priority to keep America safe.
· President Trump signed an executive order protecting the United States from foreign nationals entering from countries compromised by terrorism, and ensuring a more rigorous vetting process.
· President Trump issued a presidential memorandum to direct the Secretary of Defense to review our readiness and create plans to rebuild the U.S. military.
President Trump Has Held or Scheduled 11 Conversations With Foreign Leaders To Promote American Interests Around The Globe
· On Saturday, President Trump spoke with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico and discussed respect for the sovereignty of both nations.
· On Saturday, President Trump also spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the importance of strong U.S.-Canada ties.
· On Sunday, President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss opportunities to strengthen relations.
· On Monday, President Trump spoke with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi of Egypt, expressing his commitment for a new push in bilateral relations.
· On Tuesday, President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to strengthen relations and cooperation.
· Today, President Trump spoke again with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to discuss bilateral relations, border security and trade.
· Tomorrow, President Trump is scheduled to speak Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of with Japan
· Tomorrow, President Trump is scheduled to speak with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.
· Tomorrow, President Trump is scheduled to speak with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
· Tomorrow, President Trump is scheduled to speak with President François Hollande of France.
· Tomorrow, President Trump is scheduled to speak with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia.
Four Of President Trump's Nominees Were Confirmed By The Senate And Sworn Into Office
· Last Friday, retired General John Kelly was sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security.
· Also last Friday, retired General James Mattis was sworn in as Secretary of Defense.
· On Monday, former Congressman Mike Pompeo was sworn in as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
· On Wednesday, former Governor Nikki Haley was sworn in as Ambassador to the United Nations.
Following Through On His Commitment To Job Creation, President Trump Held Stakeholder Meetings With Business And Labor Leaders
· On Monday, President Trump met with labor leaders to discuss his plans to renegotiate trade deals and put Americans back to work.
· Later on Monday, President Trump met with manufacturing leaders to discuss how to bring factories and manufacturing jobs back to America.
· On Tuesday, President Trump met with key industry leaders to discuss how the auto industry can bring back American jobs.
President Trump Held Meetings Or Spoke With Congressional Leaders To Discuss His Agenda
· On Monday, President Trump hosted Republican and Democrat congressional leaders and chiefs of staff at the White House to discuss the upcoming legislative agenda.
· On Tuesday, President Trump met with key Senate leaders to discuss his upcoming choice to fill the Supreme Court vacancy.
· On Thursday, President Trump spoke at the Republican congressional retreat in Philadelphia.
President Trump Spoke At The Headquarters Of The CIA, The Department Of Homeland Security, And The Department Of Defense
· On Saturday, President Trump spoke at CIA headquarters and told a raucous crowd that he'd have their back as he thanked them for their service to the country.
· On Wednesday, President Trump visited the Department of Homeland Security to reinforce his strong belief in protecting America's borders.
· On Wednesday, President Trump visited the Department of Defense to highlight his commitment to rebuild our military.
President Trump Hosted U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May
· In hosting his first foreign head of state at the White House, President Trump welcomed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May.
As One Of His First Actions After Inauguration Day, President Trump Thanked American Law Enforcement And First Responders
· On Sunday, President Trump held a White House Reception to honor and thank law enforcement and first responders who helped make his Inauguration safe and successful.
President Trump Proclaimed National School Choice Week
· On Thursday, President Trump renewed his commitment to expand school choice for Americans by proclaiming January 22 through January 28, 2017, as National School Choice Week.
The President's Team Is Following Through On His Commitment To Action
President Trump's team has worked to ensure his team is in place at various departments and agencies and working to implement his agenda:
· The White House Office of Cabinet Affairs made 140 calls to 28 separate federal departments and agencies to collaborate on various issues.
· Cabinet Affairs personally met with 10 Cabinet nominees.
· Cabinet Affairs coordinated the swearing in of four cabinet members this week by the Vice President.
President Trump's team has worked to ensure his legislative agenda is well-received in Congress:
· The White House Office of Legislative Affairs met or spoke with 110 congressional offices or elected representatives in 75 House and 35 Senate offices.
· Vice President Pence had several in-person meetings this week on Capitol Hill.
President Trump's team began outreach to our nation's states, municipalities, and tribes:
· The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs made initial contact with the governor's offices in all of the states and territories.
· Intergovernmental Affairs held detailed discussions with the governors or their staff in 32 separate states.
· Intergovernmental Affairs made initial contact with 22 of the 50 state attorneys general.
· Intergovernmental Affairs has begun outreach to America's largest municipalities, such as Los Angeles County and met with the president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
· Intergovernmental Affairs made contact with the largest tribes in the country and has begun outreach with many leaders.
The Price You Will Pay for Trump Dumping the Iran Nuclear Deal
The current "deal" with Iran over its nuclear program is better defined as policy capitulation. To be viable, the deal must have teeth and achieve the endstate desired by the United States. The current "deal" with Iran is neither and ultimately does not stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Therefore, a renegotiation of the treaty is necessary to avoid war. However, war may still be the inevitable result of either doing nothing or trying to force a renegotiation the Iranians are unwilling to engage in. If Iran continues to get closer to a nuclear weapon, there will be a major war irrespective of whether or not the US wants it. Further, if Iran feels cornered, it may simply refuse to renegotiate anything and regionally retaliate against US pressure leading to a military engagement. Iran isn't a paper tiger and has the ability cause the US significant problems if we do drive a hard bargain. Donald Trump will need to understand this in finite detail or the US will pay in blood and treasure abroad and at home. Read more
Trump Wins in Historic Anti-Establishment Victory, but Temper Your Jubilation: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of What's to Come
Last night, Donald Trump won a historic victory by all accounts. America's silent, dispossessed majority has spoken and it should serve as a warning to anyone discounting the anger of the CITIZENS the government has failed to serve. His victory was more about defeating Hillary and the overwhelming corruption and arrogance of the elites she represents than a referendum on his policies. With their support, Trump took on what amounts to the entire establishment and stunned the elites. The magnitude of this victory can't be understated and we should have immense respect for what he has accomplished. The "Donald" went head-to-head with the media complex, fended off judicial attacks, and even successfully overcame his own party sabotaging him all while essentially saying exactly what the pundits said he couldn't say…the truth. Donald Trump lived up to "his" own hype and proved he does have what it takes to outsmart even the dirtiest of career political elites. However, once the celebrations are over, the real work begins. Trump will have one of the most challenging jobs as President of anyone in our time and it is far from certain he will turn out to be what the people that voted for him believe he will be. Trump won by capturing populist anger, but when it comes to the nuts and bolts of healthy policies, it isn't all sunshine and rainbows if you now analyze what the American voter just elected. Here is a list of what we can look forward to, be worried about, and outright fear from President Trump.
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SOFREP's Most Important Story Reveals How US being Tricked into WWIII
Jack Murphy, an author at SOFREP recently had the opportunity to interview Syrian President Assad. Whether or not you like President Assad, you need to hear Andrew Wilkow's short interview with Jack about the meeting broadcast on The Wilkow Majority radio show. Jack may not realize it, but his observations are accurate and completely contradict Washington's talking points. To be specific, our government is lying to us about Syria. If you do not get smart about the real facts on the ground that Jack discusses, you will be tricked into World War III by your propaganda masters.
As I have detailed from the beginning, the war in Syria has been engineered by global elites using terrorist proxies. (See http://www.lastminutesurvival.com/?s=syria). These special interests are solely interested in advancing their own agendas and care not for the damage it does to others. If successful, their strategy will result in disastrous strategic consequences for the region and the US. Read more
ISIL's Next Move after Mosul
The political timing of the assault on Mosul was no coincidence. It was timed to correspond with the election and to be used as a diversion if necessary. Ready to support their political masters, the complicit government propaganda outlets, otherwise known as the American Media Establishment, were right there to announce how everything was going well and success against ISIL was right around the corner. Of course the media failed to investigate the valid claims that the US actually let ISIL evacuate the city before the assault. This action allowed murderous terrorists to escape to kill more innocent people so that the US can claim it effectively "liberated" Mosul. If the media was being honest, it would have long ago made it blatantly clear the US has no intention of defeating ISIL anytime soon and the Mosul operation is a sideshow. Further, in spite of many fighters being allowed to escape, the Mosul operation still has not been going as planned. The battle began to bog down almost as soon as it began, which was easily predictable. Cutting through all of the cross talk and false information is tough and has left most people at a complete loss for what is going on. To help, here is a quick summary of what happens next with respect to ISIL.
For starters, the bulk of ISIL fighters have escaped to fight another day. This means many thousands more people will unnecessarily die in the Middle East, Europe, and the US. The US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and even Israel made sure this was the case because they still are desperately trying to salvage their diabolical scheme to overthrow Syrian President Assad. They are not in the smallest way moved by the fact their actions have led to the death and displacement of millions. Their hope is the bulk of these fighters will race to Aleppo to relieve their jihadist allies. Some fighters undoubtedly will move quickly to try and reinforce Aleppo. However, ISIL is out of the box and may have other plans. Read more
Prepper Update of World Events for Week of October 10, 2016
The following summary of recent world events is decidedly negative. This is not due to overt pessimism as much as the facts are just plain bad. In fact, I didn't even include events like the effects of Hurricane Mathew, the attack on our warship off the coast of Yemen, and the assassination of more police around the US. The world is not getting any safer and indicators are all pointing to things worsening as we move into late fall and winter. The following are major events you should be taking note of with short comments.
- Situation in Syria: Syrian government forces backed by Iran and Russia continue to pound Aleppo and are nearing a strategic breakthrough. All actors in Syria recognize that if Assad is able to recapture Aleppo from the Islamic extremists it will be the beginning of the end for Washington's terrorist proxies in Syria. As such, there is panic from Doha to Washington. The terrorist coalition knows that it is now or never for major intervention, which may force the White House to order direct strikes against the Syrian regime, which undoubtedly will be countered by Russian retaliation. This creates the potential for a rapid outbreak of a major regional war that could go global. We have effectively arrived at the point I have repeatedly forecasted would occur in Syria where either Moscow or Washington accepts a massive strategic policy defeat or there is a major war…perhaps both. This is inescapable at this point. The best case scenario is if the US backs out by aligning with Russia to defeat ISIL and negotiate a peace deal that leaves the regime in place for now. This is highly unlikely and if Hillary Clinton is elected, all but impossible.
- I am forecasting that the US will continue to spread false anti-Assad and anti-Russian propaganda to drum up war sentiment in the US to prepare the public for the announcement airstrikes against Syrian military positions. If the neo-cons within the establishment get their way the air strikes will happen, but there will be an immediate cost to US forces. Russia will defend its positions on the ground and engage any US forces that directly threaten Russian lives and interests. In this event, it is possible we will witness the first combat losses of US Fifth Generation Fighters, which Washington is rightfully terrified will occur. The loss of these jets will show everyone how much superiority the US has lost against countries like China under Obama. This will jeopardize the multi-billion dollar acquisition program that has been riddled with corruption, failures, and delays. As such, it is far more likely Washington will lead with cruise missile and drone strikes that are easier to deny and hide if they fail to achieve their objectives, but are also much less likely to achieve decisive results.
Prepper Relocation Part IV: The Fatal Error of Relocating to an Isolated Region
One of the single biggest mistakes preppers make is that they buy into the myth that relocating to a small region in the North West corner of the United States is their "best" chance of survival. As you now know from my previous three articles in this series, this theory is inaccurate and is not based on any sound research. Further, it causes people to unnecessarily incur significant additional costs and difficulties when developing their preparedness plans. However, what you still may not know is that there is a large body of empirical evidence that repeatedly demonstrates people living in isolated, remote areas are often at the greatest risk during wide spread social chaos and collapse. Not coincidentally, these people also suffer some of the most hardships. Therefore, with respect to our contemporary situation in the United States, preppers relocating to Idaho with the explicit intent to escape an oppressive government and or are planning to escape widespread instability during a systemic collapse of the system might very well be signing their death warrants. Instead, contrary to contemporary prepping strategies, it would be better to be closer if not in the midst of a more densely populated area.
I understand what I just wrote probably sent many readers into anger and shock. Nonetheless, it is far better to get the right information now then to continue along a misguided path to destruction. No doubt, some readers will immediately discount what I am about to say because they are blinded by their own preconceived biases. I cannot help those people. Thankfully, the majority of my readers are intelligent thinking people that will quickly grasp the conclusions to be drawn from the evidence and modify their preparedness strategies accordingly. In fact, don't take my word alone, I invite everyone to conduct their own independent research into our prepping assumptions and disseminate their findings.
My theories seem counterintuitive to the premise that the farther from people you are, the farther from harm you are. This is because the basic assumptions of this safety distance premise are flawed. As the theory goes, in the event of a collapse or major catastrophe, being located away from people in a remote, self-sufficient redoubt is your best chance. I have already discussed why the 300 mile rule is a useless metric and that the notion of a "Golden Horde" of refugees fleeing a city and destroying all in their wake is equally unfounded and completely untrue. The last pillar of this theory is that being isolated conveys additional survival benefits. To test it accurately, one must evaluate case studies from around the world and then correctly apply them to a realistic scenario domestically. Read more
Post Coup Aftermath in Turkey
What can we expect next from Turkey? Although, elements of the coup are still holding out in Ankara, the coup leadership has allegedly fled Turkey by helicopter to Greece and asked for asylum. All indications now are that Erdogan will remain in power and the coup failed. This is bad news for Turkey and the rest of the world.
The immediate aftermath is clear. Erdogan's security forces are now busy arresting a massive number of military personnel that are believed to have supported the coup. Once complete, this will consolidate Erdogan's power over the military, which is has already deeply purged. Further, the failure of the coup due to "popular support" will only increase his power, which will accelerate Turkey's descent into a Islamic State. In short, the idea of a secular Turkey died last night with the failed coup. Read more


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Sydney, Jul 14: Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Australia where he says he will apologise for sexual abuses carried out by the clergy.
"It is essential for the church to reconcile, to prevent, to help and also to see [its] guilt," he told reporters aboard his plane. Benedict arrived in Sydney on Sunday amid allegations that George Pell, the leader of Australia's Catholic church, contradicted an internal report that a priest sexually abused a former religious education teacher, Anthony Jones, in 1982. In a 2003 letter obtained by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Pell told Jones that an internal report did not support his accusation of attempted aggravated sexual assault by Father Terence Goodall.
It had in fact accepted all of Jones's allegations.
Pell said earlier this week that the letter to Jones was "badly worded and a mistake" but denied it was part of a cover-up and on Friday ordered an independent, church-appointed panel to investigate the claims.
Benedict's visit to Australia comes just three months after trips to Washington and New York during which he apologised for the paedophile priest scandals that have rocked the Catholic church in the United States.
"It must be clear being a priest is incompatible with this behaviour because priests are in the service of our Lord," Benedict said on Saturday.
"We have to reflect on what was insufficient and our education and our teaching [of priests]. This is the essential content of what we will say [as we] apologise."
Broken Rites Australia, which helps victims of church-related sexual abuse, has urged Benedict to "offer a proper apology personally to a group of victims of church sexual abuse".
The group says more than 50 Australian priests and brothers have been prosecuted for sexual crimes.
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The story depicts how a woman Asako is unable to forget her ex-boyfriend Baku (Higashide) a carefree and unpredictable guy who suddenly disappeared without a world. When she meets another man Ryohei (also played by Higashide) who is a honest and gentle salaryman and looks exactly like Baku, Asako is caught between her feelings for the two men. The movie will describe the love stories between the three of them from the perspective of the two men who are vastly different in appearance and character.
Higashide revealed that he received the offer for this movie two years ago and it has been a long wait since then for the filming to start. As such, he is eagerly awaiting the start of the filming of this movie although he is also curious and worried at the same time. On the other hand, Karata made her debut in the drama "Koinaka" and was selected to play Asako through an audition. As this is her first heroine role, Karata admitted that she is feeling the pressure but felt very happy when Higashide praised her for being the right person to play Asako. She pledged to work hard in her last year as a teenager for the filming of this movie.
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Tom Brady suddenly looks human, Bill Belichick might not be a genius, and the playoffs are no sure thing.
After experiencing back-to-back losses for the first time since 2006, Patriots Nation is officially in panic mode. From Bangor to Barnstable, all of New England is asking the same question: "What's wrong with the Pats?"
Maybe there's no simple answer -- but that shouldn't stop everyone from developing their own theories. So if you are looking for a little data to support your claims, here are some numbers to back up the most common complaints.
Consider this your statistical guide for panicking about the Patriots.
Complaint: "Is no lead safe? The old Patriots would never blow a lead in the fourth quarter."
In four of their five losses, the Patriots held a halftime lead. Three defeats came with a lead going into the fourth quarter. Worst of all, the Patriots have lost twice when leading with less than two minutes to go.
If it seems as if this never used to happen, that's because it didn't.
Quite simply, the Patriots were a sure thing with a lead for the better part of the decade. Before this season, only one team made a second-half comeback against the Patriots dating back to 2002 (the Dolphins in 2004).
The Patriots are 6-4 when leading at halftime this season, with the loss to the Saints the only one in which they actually trailed at the half. In the previous seven seasons combined, the Patriots were 66-1 with a halftime lead.
The odds were even better when they led at the start of the fourth quarter. From 2001 to 2008, the Patriots were 79-1 when leading at the end of three quarters. This season, they are just 6-3.
Three of the Patriots' losses have come in games they led by 10 or more points. By now you know where this is going. From 2002 to 2008, the Patriots were 68-1 when taking a lead of at least 10 points. This year? 6-3.
If there's one trend that signifies the decline of the Patriots, it's their inability to hold a lead. For a franchise that built a dynasty on closing out games, nothing could seem more foreign.
Complaint: "Tom Brady just isn't clutch anymore. He hasn't done anything late in close games."
Blame the defense all you want. Whine about needless fourth-down risks. Question the play calling in the fourth quarter. All those things won't change the simple truth that many Patriots fans don't want to face: Some of this is Tom Brady's fault.
Remember when no deficit seemed too great for the Patriots? Just give Brady a little clock to work with. The Patriots' defense was struggling? Not a problem. Brady will keep running up the score.
This season, that Tom Brady is not showing up when it matters. Late in close games, Brady has been largely ineffective.
In the fourth quarter, when the game is within seven points, Brady has a 58.1 quarterback rating, 28th best among NFL quarterbacks. He is averaging 4.7 yards per attempt in those situations, which ranks 32nd in the NFL. That puts him ahead of only four quarterbacks: one who has been benched (Kerry Collins), a rookie on a bad team (Matthew Stafford), an injured veteran on a bad team (Marc Bulger) and a former insurance salesman (Chris Redman). Peyton Manning -- without whom any Brady comparison is incomplete -- has a 128.7 rating in the fourth quarter of close games.
Ultimately, this is the biggest difference from the Brady of 2007, who led the team to a perfect regular-season record. That year, Brady had a 108.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter of close games. His 9.9 yards per attempt more than double what he is doing this season. In 2007, Brady wouldn't let the Patriots lose.
In the Patriots' five losses this season, Brady is 21-of-44 for 180 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in the fourth quarter. That's a passer rating of 38.1. Things reached a low point last week when he went 3-for-9 and threw two fourth-quarter interceptions for the first time since 2006. Brady's fourth-quarter passer rating against the Dolphins was 9.3.
To be fair, Randy Moss hasn't exactly helped. In the Patriots' five losses, Moss has totaled four catches for 25 yards in the fourth quarter. His longest reception is 8 yards. Moss' fourth-quarter struggles aren't just limited to losses. Overall, Moss is averaging 8.4 yards per catch in the fourth quarter compared with 17.4 yards per catch in the first three quarters.
Complaint: "The Patriots have no pass rush to speak of. Ever since they traded Richard Seymour, no one is consistently pressuring the quarterback."
Through 12 games, the Patriots have managed only 20 sacks, tied with the Rams for 28th in the NFL.
New England is on track for 26.7 sacks this season, which would be its fewest since 1992. Andre Tippett had 7 sacks that year, but the rest of the team managed just 13. The final season before Bill Parcells arrived on the scene, the Patriots finished 2-14. In other words, this might be the worst Patriots pass rush since Dick MacPherson was at the helm.
Adalius Thomas (3 sacks) and Derrick Burgess (2 sacks) -- both just three years removed from double-digit sack seasons -- were counted on to pressure the opposing quarterback. Both have disappointed.
Perhaps the Patriots miss Richard Seymour a bit more than they anticipated. After leading the team with 8 sacks last season, Seymour was sent packing in the preseason. The Patriots haven't been able to replicate his ability to get after the quarterback from the defensive line.
Consider this: Of the Patriots' 20 sacks, only five have come while bringing standard pressure. That is tied for the fewest standard-pressure sacks in the NFL.
In other words, the Patriots continually need to bring extra pass-rushers, leaving them vulnerable on pass defense. Which leads to yet another issue: the secondary.
Complaint: "The Patriots' secondary is full of holes. How are they supposed to hold a lead when Chad Henne looks like a Pro Bowler against them?"
Would you believe the Patriots rank 13th in the NFL in pass defense?
It's hard to imagine after watching Chad Henne pick them apart for 335 yards. Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are supposed to do that (and they did), but Henne's previous career best was 241 yards. He was coming off a three-interception performance against the Bills.
So if that No. 13 rank doesn't seem right, that's because it's a bit misleading.
It's true that the Patriots' pass defense has excelled in their seven wins, allowing an average of 170.9 passing yards. Kerry Collins' minus-7 yard performance in Week 6 didn't hurt. But take a look at the opposing quarterbacks in the Patriots' seven wins. Only Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco could possibly be considered above average.
In the Patriots' five losses, they are allowing an average of 305.2 passing yards. Only the Titans (317.9) allow more passing yards per game in their losses this season. Opposing quarterbacks have a 106.3 passer rating in the Patriots' five losses.
If the Patriots do fall behind, don't expect the secondary to get them back in the game. With the lead, opposing quarterbacks have a mind-boggling 141.8 passer rating against the Patriots. The Patriots haven't trailed very often this season, so much of that is credited to Brees. But the fact remains that the Patriots have yet to win a game without a strong performance against the pass.
Jeremy Lundblad is a researcher with ESPN Stats & Information. He provides statistical analysis for ESPNBoston.com.


text: Hi there, I was directed for support by @le3ky to see if this forum can help with my issue I'm having with my new HTC Desire I've just bought. Now I'm frustrated to hell with android at the moment so forgive me if anything I say is wrong as I'm a bit late to the party both buying HTC and experiencing android so I'm very much noob with everything pretty much. Also I've googled to try help before hand till google couldn't find any further results so hopefully someone here can help. Now I got the phone a couple of days ago from Trademe(NZ's equivalent of ebay so it's more then likely imported of sorts) excited as we all are usually with something new. It shipped with 8GB microsd and whatnot and is an SLCD version of A8181. Anyway I noticed box and all manuals were in German so I presumed it was a European and thought not much of it as it was mentioned it was 'factory unlocked'. I fired it up, thought it was strange it didn't have the configure stuff that you get with fresh android boot. I also noticed it had some Asian application installed which shouldn't be there I couldn't see name of as I cannot read their language. So I done a factory reset no worries everything was fine. I checked if it was shipped with 2.1 and surely enough it was running 2.1-update1. So I had a quickly look around and thought it was awesome but I know 2.2 update should be ready to go so I fired up software update first try - "No updates available", second try several minutes later surely enough "2.2 OTA available" at this stage it was plugged in charging over USB using Wifi with my PC set the update to go all appeared to be fine update downloaded (from memory I believe it was the WWE version it pulled and installed). After it updated it rebooted itself all seemed to be fine then Sense lockscreen appeared and showed the phone had no mobile signal thought it was a bit odd cause it was fine before, then unlocked it and sense started doing initial loading then I got hit with "Sorry! - Process system is not responding. [Force close] [Wait]" I thought it was just minor clicked wait then proceeded to look around then bam reboot out of nowhere. It then repeated all of the above and still does. I've tried restoring thinking it would go back to 2.1-update1 - nope. Ok, googled for manually installing the update I've tried the bootmanager one I've come accross switching some file and renaming it PB99IMG.zip and loading that - nope gave me an error. I then tried in recovery mode loading an update.zip - nope that method didn't work. I've tried with the RUU both European and WWE from shipped roms - nope they give me Customer ID error 131 too. I've tried pretty much all I could find on google but here I am 36 hours later with a phone stuck in a boot loop every minute or so and practically not working. I'm not sure if the phone was once branded or if it's locked or what I can't see any branding on it and it's had the same white default htc boot screen/recovery stuff since 2.1-update1 and still with 2.2. I'd just like to get 2.2 running or back to 2.1 so my phone can at least work. If anyone can help resolve it I will be eternally grateful as it's got me at my wits end. Here's current information of the (broken) android it's running if it helps too: Android version: 2.2 Baseband version: 32.41.00.32U_4.08.00.09 Kernel Version: 2.6.29-0cb9f166 htc-kernel@and18-2 #1 Build nubmer: 2.10.405.2 CL226611 release-keys Software number: 2.10.405.2 I should also add that as far as rooting goes, I don't believe it was rooted when I got it nor have I rooted it. I don't understand all that stuff yet and I'm just keen to learn to drive android before I start putting mag wheels etc on it, so to speak. Thanks, Antz.


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Guitar Trailer (1988)
"Documents the Guitar '87 festival in Toronto." 01 January 1988 Factual, Music 53 mins
A vibrant kaleidoscopic tribute to the guitar that meshes dance, mime, visual art, and virtuoso performances to create a spectacular yet intimate celebration of the instrument. For one exciting week the city of Toronto plays host to the International Guitar Festival. The streets echo with the sounds of the instrument as the great masters from every tradition gather to play for each other -- John Williams from England, Leo Brouwer from Cuba (classical), Turibio Santos from Brazil (folk), Vladimir Mikulka from Czechoslovakia (avant-garde), Rik Emmett and Kim Mitchell from Canada, Steve Morse from the USA (rock).
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First post-Hajj flight arrives in Kabul today
First post-Hajj flight arrives in Kabul today
KABUL (PAN): The first flight taking 220 Afghan hajj pilgrims back home from Saudi Arabia will touch down at the Kabul International Airport today (Saturday), the Ministry of Hajj and Auqaf said.
The ministry spokesman, Habibullah Salehi, told Pajhwok Afghan News the process of returning flights was formally beginning today.
Without giving details, he hoped hajj returnees would have no problems in coming back home from Saudi Arabia because the ministry had put in place special arrangements in this regard.
A total of 24000 Afghans had gone to Saudi Arabia for the performance of this year's pilgrimage through airports in Kabul, Kandahar, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif. They were airlifted by the state-run Aryana Airlines and privately-run KamAir and Safi Airlines.
Last year, a total of 30,000 Afghans had performed the pilgrimage and the 6000 reduction in their number for this year has been linked to multi-billion-dollar expansion work at the Grand Mosque and fears of the MERS virus.
Reports said 10 Afghan pilgrims have died during the pilgrimage due to old age complications.
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i have been the worst blogger this year! i have been taking on very few clients and doing zero blogging (obviously!) and have been enjoying lots of family time. it's been a great year and i've been able to do a lot of personal projects, get my life better organized, and have more time for my kids. i'll be doing more sessions this fall, and i'm excited to share this one from the end of the summer. isn't this family beautiful?
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Parquet wooden flooring - Johannesburg & Pretoria
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We have done a lot of parquet wooden floors in Johannesburg, Sandton and Gauteng.We do a lot of parquet floor designs including herringbone, basket weave, etc depending on what our client requires. We have been the most consistant and reputable suppliers and installers of parquet wooden floors in Johannesburg & Pretoria, South Africa.
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Closer and Closer Trailer (1996)
"She created a killer in her best selling book. Now she's his next victim." 01 January 1996 Thriller, Mystery 92 mins
Three years after author Kate Sanders penned a best selling novel about a serial killer, she has become the victim of a twisted tale of art imitating life -- left crippled after fleeing a deadly and psychotic reader, she lives in isolation, connected to the world only through the Internet. But with the release of her sequel, the nightmare begins again...
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neither do I
NHIE been crazy about sherbet.
"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen." ~ Orhan Pamuk
If it is rainbow flavored, I like it
NHIE liked Nabisco Cameo cookies.
they're alright..
NHIE been crazy about coconut.
"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen." ~ Orhan Pamuk
It's OK in small quantities
NHIE liked Italian Ice
I like it in the middle of summer.
NHIE had more than one dog at a time.
Count your blessings!
nor have I
NHIE owned a retired Greyhound (but I wish I did)
nor have I - but it's a cool idea.
NHIE been a fast runner.
Count your blessings!
I can, it depends on what is chasing me.
NHIE bought and planted bedding plants before the first week in May.
Pansies can go out in March!
NHIE been a night owl.
Count your blessings!


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Star Wars Evolutions 2 - Clonetrooper to Stormtrooper
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Star Wars FansThis shows the evolution of Star War's Stormtroopers. Star Wars Evolutions: Clonetrooper to Stormtrooper Episode II Clone Trooper - The Clone Wars Episode III Clone Trooper - The Fall of the Republic Episode IV Stormtrooper - The Rebellion This item is a varient and I have both for sale on two different auctions. The 3 Clone/Stormtroopers in both auctions are different with a slightly different box. I have included a 2nd photo of the figures close-up so you can see the differnce. Also the trooper's helment on the front flap is different on each box. Under the evolutions flap, t are several items of gear, guns, etc for these characters to use as well as a fantastic picture of all 3. I have one in mint condition and never out of the box. A perfect gift for those Star Wars Episode fans, a collector piece for those serious collectors, or for the young collector who wants to recreate the awesome space battle between the Republic and Separatist Forces during the Clone Wars. Shipping is due to the box they are in and ebay's new shipping calulator. Serious bidders only please. Shipping outside the United States should contact me first by email due to international shipping costs. No shipping insurance. As always with ... read more