News Headlines (516) 1 September - 14 September 2014

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► 1 September 2014  : You feel a wee bit frazzled today -- but that's not necessarily a bad thing! Take it as a sign to spend some time on your own. Even if you're not getting stuff done, you can still be spiritually productive. Be prepared to be amazed at someone's total selflessness today -- you wouldn't expect it from this person. For now, sit tight: Wait and see what's in store. If it happens to come from an authority figure, you'll be able to repay him or her in short order. And if not, repayment may not be necessary -- this person just wants to see you live a happy, productive life.

► 2 September 2014 : You take to the next new thing as if you've been waiting for it your whole life -- and maybe you have! In any case, your terrific energy is perfect for stirring up enthusiasm in those around you. 'Honesty is the best policy' may be your catchphrase at this time. You may feel as though a candid, direct approach is the only one to take, regardless of the situation. However, this may not be the case. Sensitive issues -- and sensitive people -- require a more tactful, roundabout strategy. If you hit them with the sledgehammer of your opinion, they may not be able to deal with it. You also might make several new acquaintances, in which case it would be a good idea to bring out the company manners, at least for now.

► 3 September 2014 : A cultural event holds special interest for you -- though you might not have seen it coming. Just embrace it without fear or worry and you should find yourself enjoying it immensely. Excessive? Unwilling to stop at just one of anything? You bet. The sky's the limit for you. You won't be short on company, however. Your personal fire persuades others to come and bask in your glow. Add the stars' charming input, and you'll be downright impossible to refuse ... even to a certain person who's recently tried to put some distance between you two.

► 4 September 2014 : Try to just calm down and let the people have their say. Your reputation shouldn't suffer too much, and things ought to get a lot better as a result of this freedom. Keep it going!You don't usually ask for anyone's help to get things done -- not that you'd take it, even if you did. Oh, just buckle down and accept it! Skip explaining to yourself why you couldn't manage this alone. You need to cross this bridge and accept that while you're the very soul of capability and responsibility, you're not omnipotent. Every now and then, a good dose of other people's generosity is just what the doctor ordered. Think of it as the ultimate in humility. Your turn, maybe?

► 5 September 2014 : This is not the time for a last-minute sprint to the finish line. You've got to make sure that you're covering every last detail with care, which may be a drag. Things should get a lot better soon. You've been bitten by the diligence bug. You woke up this morning in the mood to take care of business -- big time -- and you're on an absolute mission. In fact, heaven help anyone who tries to come between you and your list -- until tonight, at least. Once your chores are completed -- to an absolute 'T,' of course, you'll be ready for some serious fun. You won't have to look very far for a partner in crime, either.

► 6 September 2014 : You're sure to get what you need today -- as long as you're willing to ask for it! You may find that someone you work with closely is paying careful attention and waiting for the right moment to join your team. After all the crazy activity of the last few days, everything starts to come together for you. You're probably heaving a sigh of relief, though you're not usually crazy about downtime. Today's triumph should taste even sweeter after the tough love you've been dealing with lately. You know that whatever you learn through troubles serves you best in the long run, but there's no need to make yourself feel better just now -- circumstances are working hard to do that!

► 7 September 2014 : Something new grabs your attention and won't let go. It's a great day to try new things and ask big questions. Your mental energy is capable of taking on almost anything, so go for it! You need to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. It's way too easy to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of worrying about what could have been, so make sure that you don't start that kind of thinking in the first place. If others are busy spiraling downward, just ignore them and go your own way. Faith in yourself is the critical element to making sure that this situation comes out just right, so keep your spirits up!

► 8 September 2014 : You need to extend yourself today -- so reach out to someone new who could use your help at work, or maybe ask that estranged friend what you can do to start making things right. Now and then, you need to purge -- to start all over again, like a rebirth. This is the perfect time to do just that. Your main goal might be to work on your mind, your body or your soul, but you need to start with your surroundings. Go through your place one spot at a time and examine every corner. The harder you work, the clearer your thoughts should become. Clear out the old and make room for the new.

► 9 September 2014 : You've got a big dream -- maybe more than one -- and today is a good time to get to work on it. Things may start to look really great, but only if you're willing to put in some sweat equity! Regardless of advice coming from friends, you feel like taking a chance -- yet again. That's almost always your best bet, especially when it comes to relationships (even secret ones). When (not if) your instincts tell you some new acquaintance should be around for a while, even if they're not currently single, pay attention. They can help point you in a brand new direction -- make sure you're patient while they're disentangling themselves.

► 10 September 2014 :  Your deep enthusiasm is making today's activities much more fun than usual, so make sure that you're giving it your all! Those around you are sure to be inspired by your positive energy. A recent event has made it clear to you that you need to put your priorities in order -- on all levels. Emotionally speaking, of course, family, true friends and loved ones will necessarily take the number one spot in your heart -- and since you're prioritizing, spend some time with them and spoil them a bit, for absolutely no other reason than simply to let them know how much you care.

► 11 September 2014 : It's time to get started on something new and bold -- and maybe a little crazy! Your energy is at its best when you're at the beginning of something, so take the initiative and get going! You're in the mood to hibernate, big time -- which is quite unusual for you. In fact, it has you worried. Could a permanent change in your personality be coming on? Of course not. Stay snuggled up in those pj's just as long as you want. Soon, you'll be yourself again -- in the mood to wear something red and revealing, and eager to make up for lost time. In fact, expect to be burning the candle at both ends again, as usual, in just a day or so.

► 12 September 2014 : You're searching for permanence, which could mean a new home or a new approach to spirituality. A door opens today that is at least worthy of investigation. Check it out right away! 'Habits' rhymes with 'rabbits,' and maybe that's because both reproduce themselves like mad. So if you've got any not-so-terrific habits (and everybody does), why not make a real effort to stop the cycle? Today is a good day to free yourself of an ongoing, self-defeating habit or two, and you will be amazed at how much more smoothly things go once the bad habit is under control -- and out of the way. Good luck!

► 13 September 2014 : This is not a good time to lose confidence! You're almost to the finish line, and even if it seems like you can't possibly make it, you still need to give it your all. The effort is worth it. There are days when you feel totally blocked. Like you just can't do anything. This is not one of those days. Today you flex your muscles and loosen your tongue and stretch your imagination. Then you get started making things happen. It's a beautiful process, when your internal horizons open up and your external realities start to reflect this expansive state of being. So implement, implement, implement.

► 14 September 2014 : Something bold and bright and new captures your attention today -- so make sure that you're ready for it! Great social energy is yours for the taking, and that can lead to a big opportunity. When it comes to saying what you're thinking, you've never been shy. That goes double now, when you'll be even more curious about a certain subject, and even more likely to ask questions -- even if they're not politically correct. So if you're sure there's really no other way to solve this situation than to go after the facts, and you're more than willing to risk tarnishing your reputation -- temporarily, of course -- (after all, a lifetime's worth of reputability can't get too far away from you) to get the answers you're after, be sure you're alone when you ask.

► VOX

■ 5 September 2014 : This is bad: Russia 'abducts' Estonian officer after Obama says US will defend Estonia
■ 4 September 2014 : Why Putin's Russia is weaker than the USSR, in one chart

► NEWSMAX 4 Spetember 2014 : Russian General Seeks Nuclear First-Strike Option Against US

► HUFFINGTON POST 5 September 2014 : Ukraine Conflict Seals NATO Renewal, and Russia's Dominance 

► THE WIRE 5 September 2014 : Syria May Still Have Chemical Weapons

► DAILY CALLER 5 September 2014 : UKIP Leader Nigel Farage: Obama Lowered America’s Standing In The World

► CS MONITOR 4 September 2014

■ France calls off Mistral warship sale to Russia. Should EU buy it instead? (+video)
■ What if Republicans take over the Senate? (+video)

 ► ATLANTIC 29 August 2014 : Pretending to Understand What Babies Say Can Make Them Smarter ||  ► IOWA NOW 27 August 2014 : Parents, listen next time your baby babbles. University of Iowa study finds how parents respond to their infant's babbling can speed the child's language development

► WATCH REPORT 4 September 2014 : Parmigiani Fleurier Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Bugatti Partnership with New Watches 

► TELEGRAPH 30 August 2014 : Slice of Princess Diana's wedding cake sells for $1,375 ||  ► TELEGRAPH 28 August 2008 : Charles and Diana wedding cake sells for £1,000

► TELEGRAPH 27 August 2014 : Healthy glow from vegetables is more attractive than a tan, scientists find || ► DAILY MAIL 29 August 2014 : You really ARE what you eat: Forget sunbathing, munching just two extra portions of fruit and veg a day gives you a more attractive skin glow than a suntan

► TELEGRAPH

■ 1 September 2014 : Plants boost office productivity by 15 per cent
■ 31 August 2014 : Mexican woman -- Leandra Becerra Lumbreras -- becomes world's 'oldest person' - but lost her only proof 40 years ago

► DAILY MAIL 1 September 2014 : An apple and a half a day could reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack by 40% ||  ► ECONOMIC TIMES 2 September 2014  : Fruit intake reduces risk of heart disease  || ► NY DAILY NEWS 3 September 2014 : An apple a day DOES keep the doctor away: Study finds eating fruit reduces heart disease

► INDEPENDENT 3 September 2014 : Eva Longoria on naked photo leaks: Actress alleges Apple employee accessed her private details without her permission

► ROLLING STONE 2 September 2014 : Carrie Underwood Pregnant With First Child. 'American Idol' winner and husband Mike Fisher use clever social media posts to announce they're expecting

► DAILY MAIL 3 September 2014 : EXCLUSIVE: 'English guys are cute, but being in London isn't about the boys!' Lindsay Lohan opens up on ditching her party girl lifestyle

► CBW NEWS 3 September 2014 : Pilots, flight crews face higher risk of skin cancer

► TELEGRAPH FASHION 4 September 2014 : Could bad sleep be shrinking our brains? ||  ► SCIENCE DAILY 3 September 2014  :Can sleep loss affect your brain size?

► SCIENCE DAILY

■ 17 August 2014 : 8,000-year-old mutation key to human life at high altitudes: Study identifies genetic basis for Tibetan adaptation
■ 2 September 2014 : Scientists create renewable fossil fuel alternative using bacteria
■ 3 September 2014 : Healthy sleep duration linked to less sick time from work

► SPACE 28 August 2014 : NASA's New Mega-Rocket for Deep Space Will Be Launch Ready by 2018

► POPSCI 3 September 2014 : Vest And Scarf Made From Spider Silk

► SCIENCEMAG

■ 2 September 2014 : Cockatoos can learn from each other how to make and use tools



■ 3 September 2014 : Cellphone towers could predict flooding
■ 3 September 2014 : How to find your way home from deep space
■ 29 August 2014 : Dogs glean information from each other's barks

► NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 4 September 2014 : Newfound "Pitbull" Asteroid Will Zip By Earth on Sunday || ► SPACE  6 September 2014 : Asteroid 2014 RC Is Buzzing Earth This Weekend: See It Online Tonight

► HINDUSTAN TIMES 6 September 2014 : J-K flood fury toll mounts to 116


"If the world is cold, make it your business to build fires." - Horace Traubel

► MINT PRESS NEWS 12 September 2014 : Obama: Assad Protected Christians In Syria

► HUFFINGTON POST 12 September 2014 : ISIS Strikes Deal With Moderate Syrian Rebels: Reports

► WIRE

■ 12 September 2014 : What the White House Means When It Says 'We're at War' with ISIS
■ 13 September 2014 : A Visual History of Kids Being Unimpressed with President Obama

► BARRONS 12 September 2014 : More U.S., EU Sanctions Hit Russia Today

► FOREIGN POLICY 11 September 2014 : The Empire Strikes Back - Europe and the United States are ratcheting up sanctions on Russia, but Putin is not standing still.

► EXAMINER 13 September 2014 : If Putin shut off oil to Europe it would end Ukrainian crisis instantly

► WAPO 11 September 2014 : Kerry, in Saudi visit, wins expanded Arab support for fight against Islamic State || ► NY TIMES 11 September 2014 : Arabs Give Tepid Support to U.S. Fight Against ISIS || ► GUARDIAN 9 September 2014 : Kerry leads diplomatic drive to boost Arab support in fight against Isis

► THE WEEK 13 September 2014 : Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: The man who would be caliph

► FANS SHARE 11 September 2014 : Shakira pays respect to musical roots with new 'Rock!' fragrance || ► FRAGRANTICA 3 September 2014 : Rock! by Shakira.

► BOSTON HERALD 6 September 201 : Maine lobstermen catch 2 albino lobsters in week

► NY MAG 3 September 2014 : George Clooney Is Making a Movie About the Rupert Murdoch Phone-Hacking Scandal || ► MEDIA ITE 3 September 2014 : George Clooney to Direct Movie About Rupert Murdoch Hacking Scandal || ► BREIBART 4 September 2014 : George Clooney to Direct Rupert Murdoch Media Scandal Film

► SF GATE 8 September 2014  : Study: Babies who sleep on animal skins less likely to develop asthma ||  ► SCIENCE DAILY 8 September 2014 : Sleeping on animal fur in infancy found to reduce risk of asthma

► GUARDIAN 8 September 2014  : The old man and the sea (and Gotye: the story of 'Australia's only guru' 

► GUARDIAN 10 September 2014 : Teenagers who use cannabis every day 60% less likely to finish school ||  ► LANCET 1 September 2014 

► MEDICAL DAILY 28 August 2014 : The Perfect Man: Short Men Likely To Be Better Life Partners With More Money  || ► HUFFINGTON POST 28 August 2014 : New Study Reveals Interesting Link Between Men's Height And Divorce || ► DAILY MAIL 27 August 2014 : If you want your relationship to last, marry a short man, say researchers (...but they say tall men get married more quickly - and will do the housework)

► CONTACT MUSIC 11 September 2014 : Jessica Alba - Jessica Alba regrets not going to college || ► DAILY MAIL 12 September 2014  : Still lovebirds after six years! Jessica Alba and Cash Warren steal kisses on romantic date in New York

► HUFFINGTON POST 11 September 201 4 : 5 Million Gmail Usernames And Associated Passwords Leaked  || ► FORBES 11 September 2014 : Google Says Not To Worry About 5 Million 'Gmail Passwords' Leaked 

► FOXNEWS 9 September 2014: New study reveals that 79 percent of restaurant employees make fun of annoying customers

► WAPO 8 September 2014 : Prince William, Kate Middleton expecting second child || ► US MAG 9 September 2014 : Prince Charles "Thrilled" That Kate Middleton Is Pregnant Again, Hopes It's a "Girl This Time" 

► MOTLEY FOOL 13 September 2014  : Just When You Thought Obamacare Couldn't Surprise You, This Report Came Along

► HUFFINGTON POST 1 September 2014 : We Need To Eat Less Meat To Reduce Global Warming And World Hunger, Say Experts ||  ► SCIENCE DAILY 31 August 2014 :  Changing global diets is vital to reducing climate change, researchers say

► SPACE 8 September 2014 : Jupiter's Moon Europa May Have Plate Tectonics Just Like Earth

► SCIENCEMAG

■ 8 September 2014 : Dramatic beetle weapons aren't just for show
■ 8 September 2014 : The mystery of the twisty flower
■ 10 September 2014 : Pet trade threatens unusual lizard
■ 10 September 2014 : Seagrass may shield marine life from acidifying oceans

► SCIENCE DAILY

■ 9 September 2014 : Brain structure could predict risky behavior
■ 8 September 2014 : Bacteria in Bees Could Fight Antibacterial Resistance
■ 8 September 2014 : Bacteria from Bees Possible Alternative to Antibiotics
■ 11 September 2014 : Sunshine can act as 'driver' for suicide

Just because I have experienced the same thing, it does not mean the conclusion of their research is correct. One other thing I want to add here is: the intensity of sunshine can make my memories back at some memorable events in different years. And I can see the sun has a lot of the color spectrum associated with the color of emotion at a particular time, even I can smell the scent of sunshine at different times. I do not always smell the scent of death in the dark, but only an incalculable sadness which always embrace my heart, especially in the twilight.

Well, finally I know, the sunshine intensity can talk about a lot of things, as well as keeping a lot of things secret. And it's the best moment for me longing for all angles in the darkness. Come enjoy a light in the dark, then we will understand the meaning of life. Please do not commit suicide. Although it is your right to do, but please, do not kill yourself just because you despair of life. The sunshine does not say anything because of it.

► DAILY MAIL 12 September 2014 : Does sunshine INCREASE suicide rates? Light may affect levels of serotonin and cause mood swings, scientists claim || ► NEWSWEEK 12 September 2014 : The Link Between Sunshine and Suicide || ► PSYCHOLOGY TODAY : Sunshine and suicide. Debunking some myths about suicide. Published on April 24, 2009 by Ilan Shrira in The Narcissus in All of Us

► GUARDIAN 11 September 2014 : Google Street View lets you explore pyramids from comfort of your home


► DAILY MAIL 11 September 2014 : Airline passenger was accidentally given suitcase full of plastic EXPLOSIVES left at Sydney airport by the AFP a month ago... then took them home || ► NEWS COM AU 11 September 2014 : AFP accidentally leaves explosives at Sydney airport, force to apologise to public || ► TELEGRAPH : 11 September 2014 : Police accidentally leave explosives in a suitcase at Sydney airport

► NEWS & POLITICS : Conférence de Gilad Atzmon et Alain Soral à Paris (26/08/2014). Gilad Atzmon et Alain Soral ont donné une conférence au théâtre de la Main d’Or à Paris le 11 juin dernier, sur le thème « Europe : la nouvelle élite et l’avenir de la démocratie ». (Date de mise en ligne : 26/08/2014). Published on Aug 26, 2014 by sharp7272 


► ANIMATIONS: Маша и Медведь - Запутанная история (Серия 45). Published on Aug 29, 2014 by Маша и Медведь

► ENTERTAINMENT : Mutant Giant Spider Dog (SA Wardega). Published on Sep 4, 2014 by SA Wardega 

► COMEDY : Run Walter, Run. Walter, is a Labrador. He's a special dog, who really loves the sea. Published on Sep 1, 2014 by sciu89

► ENTERTAINMENT : Ellen's Anaconda Video. Published on Sep 9, 2014 by TheEllenShow

► GAMING : Minecraft Xbox - Hit The Targets [228]. Published on Sep 10, 2014 by stampylonghead

► GAMING : MINECRAFT.. IN REAL LIFE! | School of YouTube. Published on Sep 8, 2014 by TheDiamondMinecart

► AUGUST
► On Loop

► Exclusive: Islamic State guides Egyptian militants, expanding its influence

► U.S. wins Arab support for Syria/Iraq military campaign

► U.S. banks on strong Iraq coalition, allies hesitant - By John Irish
PARIS - The U.S. says it is "comfortable" it can forge an international coalition to fight Islamic State, but with Western and Middle Eastern allies hesitant, it risks finding itself out on a limb.

* Kerry opposes Iran role in anti-Islamic State coalition
* Video: U.S. wins regional support for Syria/Iraq military campaign

► Islamic State video purports beheading of UK hostage - By Oliver Holmes and Ned Parker
BAGHDAD - Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria released a video on Saturday which purported to show the beheading of British aid worker David Haines.

* Iraq PM says he will protect civilians after U.S.-Iraq air strikes
* Video: ISIS statement purports beheading (graphic images)

► Special Report: Moscow stifles dissent as soldiers return in coffins

► OPINION - By Jim Gaines: A constitutional amendment to take Big Money out of politics dies quietly

► As music sales fall, sax player Kenny G turns to stockpicking

► Italian FM: Russia is no longer a 'strategic partner' for EU



► Obama: NATO must send support message to Ukraine

► 'French legion' joins pro-Russians in east Ukraine



► NATO chief questions Russia's Ukraine peace plan
► Poroshenko says Ukraine ceasefire plan to be signed Friday

► Al-Qaeda declares new branch in Indian sub-continent 



► US stand-up comic and TV presenter Joan Rivers dies
► NATO leaders denounce Russia, fully support Ukraine
► Monsoon rains kill at least 89 in Pakistan 
► Could Wales seek independence like Scotland?
► Obama calls on coalition of allies to defeat Islamic State
► Obama unveils ISIS strategy, but challenges remain
► Somalia on high alert after Shebab leader confirmed dead
► Relatives of Ebola victims wait for news at Liberia hospital
► Prince William, Kate expecting second baby

And they never tell us, how many times they had intercourse, when, how, where, ... and then, look! Geez, .. babies!

► British PM heads to Scotland as independence vote looms
► Underwater photography for pregnant mothers

► Putin says Ukraine crisis used by West to 'revive' NATO 



► US commemorates 13th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
► Britain won't join air strikes in Syria: foreign secretary 
► Meet Spinosaurus, the first-known water dinosaur

► Raw: Australian Sheep Gets Long Overdue Haircut



► It's Official: 'Brangelina' Ties the Knot
► Obama: No US Military Action in Ukraine
► Call for More Regulations After Ariz. Uzi Death

► Raw: NASA Captures Solar Flare



► Raw: Artist Creates Giant Rubber Rabbit



► US 'Sickened' by Journalist Beheading

► Pentagon: Al-Shabab leader target of airstrike



► Raw: Rare Female White Rhino Born in Israel



► Scientists Unveil Huge Dinosaur: Dreadnoughtus. The four-legged beast was bigger than seven elephants, stretched about 85 feet long and weighed about 65 tons. Scientists published their findings on the titanosaur, named Dreadnoughtus schrani, in Thursday's Scientific Reports.



► Rare Turtles Discovered in North Australia



► Raw: Captured Albino Cobra in Custody at LA Zoo 



► Raw: Obama Visits Stonehenge After NATO Summit  

► NEWS

■ US confirms death of Somalia terror group leader
■ Guns silent as Ukraine truce holds
■ Putin trying to destroy Ukraine, says its PM
■ Putin holds key to Ukraine peace but keeps world guessing
■ Ukrainian neutrality 'a basic issue' for Russia: Lavrov
■ Analysis: US strikes unsettling for Damascus
■ Bloc led by Russia and China criticizes U.S. over missile defense
■ Rising Russian tensions put lonely NATO base in Poland on map
■ Putin dismisses new sanctions even as Russian ruble sinks
■ How the world responded to Obama's Islamic State speech
■ Syria warns against foreign intervention after Obama speech
■ Video shows slaying of British aid worker
■ Iran says Paris anti-jihadist meeting just for show
■ "This can't be America's fight alone"- Obama
■ Kerry drums up Arab support in fight against the Islamic State
■ Can Obama wage war without consent of Congress?
■ Mitt Romney's Friends Keep Pushing Him to Run for President
■ Eyeing 2016, Sen. Rubio stresses border security

► TV : Maria Shriver removed from former California Gov. Schwarzenegger's portrait

► FINANCE : Steve Jobs Turned Out To Be Completely Wrong About Why People Like The iPhone

► HEALTH : Who Knew? A Bigger Wedding Could Equal a Happier Marriage



► ENTERTAINMENT

■ Jazz-funk pioneer Joe Sample dies at 75



■ An emotional Beyonce, Jay Z end tour in Paris

► CELEBRITY : Nicole Kidman in 'Shock' Over Sudden Death of Her Father

► HEALTH

■ E-cigarette criticisms 'alarmist' say researchers
■ Brain 'can classify words during sleep'

► Royal baby: Prince William and Kate expecting second child 

► FUTURE : The women with superhuman vision 

► Gold 'posy' ring found in County Antrim field

► Today's African Proverb

■ Look at your own hands when you're eating the hand of a monkey" - An Akan proverb sent by Kai Musa, Houston, US
■ "He who flees from the roaring lion runs to the crouching lion"- A South African proverb sent by Ahmad Ibrahima Umar, Kaduna State, Nigeria

► Snowden leak exposes US plan to spy on foreign businesses for profit
► Ukraine's killing fields in 10 stories: RT reporter goes to Lugansk and Donetsk
► Ukraine peace plan: Withdraw military hardware, exchange POWs, open corridors
► Obama: We are readying new sanctions on Russia despite peace agreement in Ukraine
► UK to send 1,000 troops for NATO Spearhead Force
► 'Cameron must cooperate with Putin and Assad to defeat ISIS' – former defense chief
► West should stop dragging Ukraine into NATO – Gorbachev
► Putin to personally head top Russian weapons agency - report  

► Sierra Leone to enter 'lockdown' as Ebola death toll tops 2,000

► OP - ED

■ 'Neither Russia, nor the West would give up Ukraine which is the real prize'
■ 'Lack of communication between US and Russia makes the world more dangerous'
■ 'New sanctions on Russia are part of NATO’s military agenda'

► Russia slams US sanctions, says counter-measures 'won't take long'
► Russia's 2nd Ukraine aid convoy of 200 trucks arrives in Lugansk
► Ice voyage challenge: RT joins Russian Navy fleet in Arctic base build-up mission
► US threatened Foley family over Islamic State ransom, slain journalist's mother says
► NSA denies whistleblower Snowden 'raised concerns' in emails
► BBC accused of anti-independence bias after editing out Salmond's reply to 'bank exodus' question
► Islamic State claims execution of UK hostage David Haines, releases video
► E.Ukraine's Lugansk to start distributing Russian aid Monday, trucks return home
► NSA, GCHQ have secret access to German telecom networks – report
► Kiev authorizes OSCE to deploy drones to monitor ceasefire
► Russia may restrict import of Western cars, clothes in new sanctions tit-for-tat
► IN VISION : Kashmir's epic floods: 200,000 mired in water


► VIDEOS

■ Paradise lost: 60% of US citizens believe American dream is unachievable
■ 'If threatened, China could take serious action against US' 
■ Al-Qaeda, ISIS have no regard for human life, that's why I left - ex British jihadist

■ Gender Madness: Absurdity of chase for equality (RT Documentary). "Gender roles limit a person to stereotypes.” “Equality gives children a fantastic opportunity to be whoever they want to be". These principles are the basis of the gender-free pedagogy taught in Sweden that eliminates any reference to gender completely. Gender-free toys, books and even gender-free words. Meet Tanja Bergkvist, a Swedish blogger who sees that this process can reach absurdity when taken to the extreme.



■ 'The essence of Ukraine tragedy is..' Putin responds to BBC doorstep



■ 'You made deal with Devil': Letters to Beslan terrorist (RT Documentary). It's natural for human beings to seek out the reasons behind even the most senseless and horrific of crimes. Ten years after the Beslan tragedy, some of the victims’ families write letters to the only terrorist alive today who participated. He is serving a life sentence in a prison in the Arctic Circle. They have a lot to say to him. But will he listen? Has Nurphashi Kulayev come to regret his actions? What does he tell himself about his role in this atrocious act of cruelty? In Beslan, young former hostages talk about their lives after the tragedy and their aspirations.



■ Power of Siberia: Russia, China launch construction of world's biggest gas pipeline 
■ Second US journalist beheaded by ISIS terrorists

■ DRAMATIC: Libyan MiG-21 fighter jet crashes into city block in Tobruk 



■ Kiev claims Putin, Poroshenko agree on ceasefire in E.Ukraine
■ Putin's 7-step Ukraine peace roadmap 

■ Only in Russia: Bentley supercar caked in concrete in Moscow



■ Iraq combat cam: US airstrike destroys ISIS vehicle
■ 'Raise this wage!' Over 450 fast-food workers arrested in US during nationwide protest 
■ Deadly Thunder: Exclusive close-up footage of GRAD missile launcher in action (Ukraine, 02.09.2014) 
■ State Dept's Harf accuses AP's Matt Lee of 'buying into Russian propaganda' 
■ Guantanamo Bay: Untold History of Torture & Resistance (Part 1) || Guantanamo Bay: Limited Media Access & Case Secrecy (Part 2) 
■ Russia not threatened by NATO, new members wouldn't host hardware' – ex US ambassador
■ Alert! Putin orders surprise readiness check of Eastern Military District
■ 'Obama has violated international law for 2 years already'
■ Ignore what you preach? US to bomb Syria without Damascus' approval
■ Russian oil giants, Kalashnikov top new EU sanctions list
■ Ex-NATO official: False hopes for Ukraine, no bloc membership for it
■ RT reporter joins Russian navy for Arctic drills
■ Going Underground: 'Outlandish' political response to ISIS, & Parliamentary 'puppets' (E116)

► Syria conflict: Will US expand air strikes?
► Who is behind Pakistan's political unrest?
► What are Russia's plans for eastern Ukraine?
► Rebel Architecture - The architecture of violence. Eyal Weizman explains architecture's key role in the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the evolution of urban warfare.
► People and Power - The battle for Africa - Part 1
► Al-Qaeda vs Islamic State?
► Inside Story: NATO alliance: Moment of truth?
► Cardinal Onaiyekan: 'Religion gets misused' 
► Modi's challenge: Reviving India's economy 
► Inside Egypt - Egyptian president: Power to the people?
► Scotland: Could the Kingdom still be united?  
► Rebel Architecture - Greening the city. Vo Trong Nghia attempts to return greenery to Vietnam's choking cities and design affordable homes for poor communities. 
► Iraq's government: united and inclusive?
► Slavery in Yemen
► Al Jazeera Investigates - Broken Dreams: The Boeing 787
► Can Obama defeat IS fighters in Syria?
► IS : How did the group come about?
► Aliko Dangote: Africa's richest man
► Scotland votes: Reporting the referendum 
► Who is stealing Nigeria's oil?

► Rand Paul: 'I Am Not an Isolationist' 
► HEALTH : The Power of Sleep  
► Obama, ISIS and 9/11

► ENTERTAINMENT

■ Hello Kitty is not a cat, plus more reveals before her L.A. tour
■ Katie Holmes to make directing debut with 'All We Had'

  ► LOCAL 

■ Garcetti calls for $13.25 minimum wage by 2017
■ Mayor Garcetti hopes to pass $13.25 minimum wage in L.A. by early 2015 
■ Mayor Garcetti says L.A. discussing ballot measure on business tax

ALAIN SORAL: Wah-lah! ... Truffles!

News Headlines (515) 21 August - 31 August 2014

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► 21 August 2014 : A family issue takes over your schedule today -- you may have to completely ignore other aspects of your life. The good news is that you're perfectly suited to handle this interruption with care. Details do tend to clump up, just like lint -- and especially if you don't tackle them right away! When they start to feel mountainous, the odds of an avalanche can seem overwhelming. The good news is that you just have to tackle them one by one (the way you should have in the beginning), and they should be out of the way in no time. Resolve to not let things get out of hand on the next time around and you're all set.

► 22 August 2014 : How do you get along with your parents? That is the main issue of the day, in one way or another. It could be pretty remote -- for all sorts of reasons -- but you are likely to be reflecting on family issues. You've been on the warpath for days, and not all that easy to get along with sometimes -- especially if you haven't been able to get the answers you're after. You're feeling a bit mellower now, though, and it's a good thing -- because your loved ones have had just about all they can stand defending you! It's time to give the quiet life a shot, in your own charming, fiery fashion.

► 23 August 2014 : A romantic option comes your way that makes you wonder what's really going on -- things could be a lot clearer! Still, your energy is good enough that you can make the most of this opportunity. Don't indulge yourself -- or anyone else -- in anything that doesn't sound quite right. Financially speaking, you have antennae that are as keen as the day is long, and they're trying to send you an important message right now: The time is definitely not good to make any major investments. Wait a while, and be sure it is before you fork over any of your hard-earned money.

► 24 August 2014 : A new idea strikes you when you least expect it -- and you may find that you're in a much better position as a result. See if you can get your people to support you as you make your play. All your relationships will take on an extremely interesting tone right now -- a very passionate one. That goes for the person you share your home with, each and every friend and even the person who sits next to you on the bus. You're putting out some extremely magnetic energy, and everyone around you will feel it. Just be sure not to lavish it on someone you're not really interested in. This stuff is potent.

► 25 August 2014 : Your routines are keeping you sane today -- so make sure you're sticking to the schedule as much as you can. Things are sure to look even better in the near future if you can keep it up. You might get backed into a corner by a boss or coworker today, but don't panic. When you panic, you start to make stupid decisions -- and your tendency to exaggerate grows. So if someone asks for something you haven't done yet, don't run around like a chicken with its head cut off. Ask for the time you need and get things done correctly. The timetable you're being asked to adhere to might simply be unrealistic, and that's not your fault.

► 26 August 2014 : It may not be the most exciting time you've ever had, but you still have to make sure that you're covering all your bases and taking care of your mundane tasks. Thing should start to pick up in a few days! A new person on the scene is providing a great deal of entertainment, so hang out with them for a while. They'll distract you from a burning secret you're just dying to tell everyone. Having fun will help you hold on to this valuable information. Still, accidents do happen. You can't beat yourself up forever if you accidently let a juicy tidbit of gossip fall from you lips. All you can do is make the best of an awkward situation -- people know when you're being genuine.

► 27 August 2014 : Your eyes are starting to cross from all the crazy little details you're expected to keep up with. You still need to find a way, though, so drink another cup of coffee or blast that techno. Lately it seems as if there just aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish all of your goals. In many ways, this feels like the busiest time of your life. The details just seem endless. Be sure to keep your body loose and in motion, especially if your mind is stuck in gridlock. Get plenty of exercise and take as many breaks as necessary. Your hectic schedule may cause you to miss an important social event, but going to bed early may be a blessing in disguise.

► 28 August 2014 : It's easier than usual to get your way -- as long as you're polite. One step outside the lines and you may find yourself facing a sea of stony faces. Just keep smiling and the world is yours! Right now, you should stick to what you do well and demonstrate your excellence in areas you feel comfortable. As long as your mind is employed in the service of some great problem, you're not available for more casual pleasures. When working with others, keep a smile on your face -- you'd be surprised at the effect it could have. You won't be tested on this material later, but keep it around just in case.

► 29 August 2014 : Now is the time to start on a new endeavor. It could be almost anything from a startup to a new romance, but your energy is eagerly awaiting your next big step. Take it in style! Who's in control here -- you, or someone further up the chain of command? Be honest with yourself and use your wisdom rather than your ego when going about your duties. Share your responsibilities and you'll get the added benefit of some fun companionship as well as easing your load. Right now, charm will serve you better than toughness. As you relax and pay attention to the people around you, the truth of a situation will become clear.

► 30 August 2014 : You're not totally comfortable with someone who has been a part of your life for just a short time -- but the good news is that the situation is just about to resolve without any action on your part. Conveying your emotions to the people who have affected them (whether in a negative or positive way) is a good thing to do, but you have to be careful not to overwhelm anyone. Being sensitive to other people is extremely important today -- your conscientiousness will go a long way toward keeping them from getting defensive about what you say. Gentle praise will go a lot further than wildly enthusiastic gushing, too -- keep a lid on your enthusiasm and play it cool.

► 31 August 2014 : You still don't feel quite right -- but it's a small price to pay for the healing and renewal that's going on under the surface. Make sure that you're checking in with the right people today. You're protected by a wonderful safety net -- go ahead, take a risk. Some extremely compassionate astral diplomats are here to accompany you on your journey. You can officially allow yourself to have fun and let loose. It's time to stop being so pent up over everything. Change is coming whether you like it or not -- let go and let it happen.

► SPRING 1 April 2014 : 8 Psychological Benefits of Being Humble



► GUARDIAN 20 August 2014 : Calvin Harris : the Dumfries boy who became the world's highest-earning DJ

► HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 20 August 2014 : It's Official: Emma Stone Comes to the 'Cabaret'

► INDEPENDENT 22 August 2014 : Lucy, film review: Scarlett Johansson will blow your mind in Luc Besson's complex thriller

► MIRROR 19 August 2014 : Lady Gaga to marry boyfriend Taylor Kinney is romantic wedding in space?

► SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 19 August 2014 : Islamic State message to America: 'we will drown all of you in blood'  || ► DAILY MAIL 19 August 2014 : 'Spare the lives of the remaining hostages. Like Jim they are innocents': Brave mother of beheaded American journalist calls on ISIS to cease killing as she pays tribute to her 'extraordinary son' || ► REUTERS 20 August 2014 : Obama condemns killing of reporter, U.S. hits militants in Iraq || ► WAPO 20 August 2014 : Islamic State claims it executed American photojournalist James Foley || ► DAILY MAIL 21 August 2014 : 'He would have gone first, that is who he is': Brave parents of James Foley match their son for dignity and courage || ► GLOBAL POST 21 August 2014 : Full text of the last email the Islamic State sent to the Foley family 


► INDEPENDENT 25 August 2014 : Date rape nail varnish that changes colour when drinks are spiked being developed by US students || ► WAPO 26 August 2914 : Students develop nail polish to detect date-rape drugs

► GIZMAG 25 August 2014 : BAE Systems developing "smart skin" for aircraft

► FEMALE FIRST 21 August 2014 : The death of the skinny jean

► BILLBOARD

■ 27 August 2014 : Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' Debuts At No. 1 On Hot 100
■ 25 August 2014 : Ed Sheeran: I Recorded Two Songs with David Guetta

► MTV 29 August 2014 : 6 Vintage Lorde Quotes That Foreshadowed Her Success

► DAILY MAIL 18 August 2014 : No wonder he's dating a supermodel! Jason Statham voted UK's manliest man - beating David Beckham and Gerard Butler

► LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE 20 Augsut 2014 : Significant health benefits linked to walking, cycling and taking public transport to work.|| BMJ 19 August 2014 : Associations between active commuting, body fat, and body mass index: population based, cross sectional study in the United Kingdom

► GUARDIAN 26 August 2014 : French prime minister Manuel Valls names new cabinet after negotiations || INDEPENDENT 31 August 2014 : French Prime Minister Manuel Valls resigns – and takes entire government with him over austerity row with economy minister Arnaud Montebourg || ► RTE NEWS 25 August 2014 : French government dissolved amid row over economy 

► NY DAILY NEWS 25 August 2014 :  MTV VMAs 2014: Blue Ivy Carter dances, sings along while mom Beyoncé performs

► LONDON CTV NEWS 22 August 2014 : Thinking about significant other helps cure the blues: study ||  MED NEWS 26 August 2014 : Merely thinking about your partner boosts mood and energy

► DAILY MAIL 25 August 2014 : Syria warns US: No unilateral strikes on militants || DAILY MAIL 25 August 2014 : Syria's pariah Assad regime offers to help US and Britain fight ISIS in move designed to embarrass west || DAILY MAIL 24 August 2014 : British spies are on verge of identifying 'Jailer John': Ambassador to US reveals 'we are not far away' from unmasking fanatic who murdered James Foley as SAS gets ready to find him ||  NBC NEWS 25 August 2014 : ISIS Linked to Potential Iraq 'War Crimes' by U.N.'s Navi Pillay


► HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 28 August 2014 : L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Defends Made In America Plans, Brags About Cutting Red Tape ||  JEWISH JOURNAL 26 August 2014 : Garcetti: 'My support of Israel is kind of an unshakable thing'

► GUARDIAN 12 August 2014 : One in 10 do not have a close friend and even more feel unloved, survey finds

► WAPO 25 August 2014 : Experiences make you happier than ‘stuff,’ even before you buy  || ► PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE 25 August 2014 : Anticipating Experience-Based Purchases More Enjoyable Than Material Ones

► DAILY MAIL 29 August 2014 : FIRST LOOK: It's Mrs Pitt! Angelina Jolie flashes wedding ring after marrying Brad... as she arrives in Malta to shoot By The Sea  || ► DAILY MAIL 29 August 2014 : 'It was just like they wanted': Why Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie kept their wedding a secret from their nearest and dearest (apart from the 22 guests invited) || ► DAILY MAIL 29 August 2014 : Inside Brangelina's secret French wedding: How Brad Pitt 'gasped when he saw his bride in white dress and veil as sons walked her down the aisle and younger daughters scattered petals' || ► DAILY MAIL 30 August 2014 : Did Brad and Angelina have TWO secret weddings? They have to tie the knot in the U.S. to make their marriage legal, officials say

► SPACE

■ 27 August 2014 : NASA Nears Choice on Private Space Taxis for Astronauts
■ 25 August 2014 : NASA's Robot Army of 'Swarmies' Could Explore Other Planets

► SCIENCE DAILY 27 August 2014

■ Neuroscientists reverse memories' emotional associations: Brain circuit that links feelings to memories manipulated
■ Emotional association of memories changed by researchers
■ Marching in unison may increase risk of use of excessive force in policing protests
■ The evolutionary roots of human altruism 

► SCIENCE MAG 26 August 2014 : Confirmed: Some raindrops fall faster than they should: Confirmed: Some raindrops fall faster than they should

► NASA 27 August 2014 : NASA Completes Key Review of World's Most Powerful Rocket in Support of Journey to Mars || ► C NET 27 August 2014 : NASA's Mars rocket to launch on maiden voyage in 2018. The world's most powerful rocket, designed to carry humans to Mars, is scheduled for a test launch in 2018.

► US MAGAZINE 29 August 2014 : Adam Levine Talks Behati Prinsloo Marriage and Family: "I Want to Have More Kids Than Would Be Socially Responsible"

► DAILY MAIL 30 August 2014 : Planning a guest appearance? Behati Prinsloo joins new husband Adam Levine on set of Maroon 5 music video || ► DAILY MAIL 21 July 2014 : Nina Agdal kisses boyfriend while showing off bikini body in Miami... as ex Adam Levine ties the knot with Behati Prinsloo in Mexico 

► DAILY MAIL 29 August 2014 : Why sleeping alone 'is good for babies': Study finds children who share bed with their parents were more likely to suffer disrupted nights

VLADIMIR PUTIN

■ RUSSIA TODAY 26 August 2014 : Russian and Ukrainian leader meet for face-to-face talks in Belarus - Kremlin
■ NY TIMES 26 August 2014 : Putin Talks to Ukrainian Leader as Videos Show Captured Russian Soldiers
■ SLATE 29 August 2014 : Putin has invaded Ukraine. Is it hysterical to prepare for total war with Russia? Or is it naive not to?
■ FOREIGN POLICY 1 September 2014 : Is Vladimir Putin Covering Up the Deaths of Russian Soldiers in Ukraine?
■ MIRROR 1 September 2014 : Vladimir Putin Ukraine boast: If I want I will take Kiev in two weeks
■ DAILY BEAST 3 September 2014 : Putin and Poroshenko Agree to… Think About a Ukraine Ceasefire
■ MOSCOW TIMES 28 August 2014 : David Lynch Third to Nominate Putin for Ice Bucket Challenge (Video)
■ TELEGRAPH 3 September 2014 : Ukraine and Russia 'reach ceasefire': September 3 as it happened
■ NEW REPUBLIC 2 September 2014 : Europe Is on the Brink of Its First War in Decades. Here's What the West Must Do.- by Bernard-Henri Levy
■ HUFFINGTON POST 3 September 2014 : Putin Inspires TV Character On Popular Russian Children's Show
■ PRESS TV 3 September 2014 : Ukraine premier rejects Putin ceasefire plan
■ NY MAG 3 September 2014 : This Is Putin's 'Peace Plan' for Ukraine
■ DAILY MAIL 5 September 2014  : Ukraine's guns fall silent as ceasefire is implemented – but Putin gets his wish as rebels insist they still want to form breakaway state
■ MSNBC 27 August 2014 : Those who long for Putin as 'head of the United States'
■ WIRE 27 August 2014 : A Brief History of Vladimir Putin's Uncomfortable Photographs With Foreign Leaders
■ FORBES 3 September 2014 : The Problem With Putin Will Not Go Away Soon
■ NEWSMAX 4 September 2014 :Brzezinski: Putin's Ukraine Plan Aims to Undermine NATO Support
■ WAPO 25 August 2014 : Why U.S. conservatives love Russia's Vladimir Putin
■ NATIONAL REVIEW 4 September 2014 : ISIS to Putin: 'We Will Liberate Chechnya and the Caucasus'
■ DAILY STAR 5 September 2014 : ISIS, like Putin, has exploited Western confusion
■ HAARETZ  5 September 2014 : Israel’s very own Putin
■ DAILY MAIL 3 September 2014 : Putin 'must not be appeased like Hitler': EU risks same mistakes as 1938, warns Cameron
■ THE LOCAL Fr 5 September 2014 : French far-right's Le Pen says she admires Putin 
■ CS MONITOR 4 September 2014 : NATO summit: Pugnacious Putin provides new purpose for alliance (+video) 
■ FOREIGN POLICY 2 September 2014 : Here are three steps we should take in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine
■ ATLANTIC 2 September 201 : How a Famous Soviet Dissident Foreshadowed Putin's Plan—in 1990 
■ NEW YORKER 3 September 2014 : Putin Disses Lenin 
■ SLATE 4 September 2014 : Eastern Contradictions - There is an enormous gulf between what President Obama is saying about Ukraine and what he appears willing to do.  
■ FORBES 4 September 2014 : Three Reasons Why Putin Laughs At Impotent America 
■ DAILY BEAST 5 September 2014 : How the Actor Donatas Banionis Inspired Vladimir Putin to Become a Spy
■ FOREIGN POLICY 4 September 2014 : Putin's Nuclear Option - Would Russia's president really be willing to start World War III?

"The critic is the only independent source of information. The rest is advertising." - Pauline Kael

► CS MONITOR 29 August 2014: Why is Jimmy Carter speaking at Muslim convention? (+video) 

► THE WIRE 30 August 2014 : Ukraine's Poroshenko Pleads for European Help Against 'Hundreds' of Foreign Tanks

► GAMING : Clash of Clans: Magic (Official). Published on Aug 28, 2014 by Clash of Clans

► NON PROFITS &ACTIVISM : Bill Gates ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Published on Aug 15, 2014 by thegatesnotes

► HOW TO & STYLE : The Effects Of Using Coke To Clean A Dirty Toilet. Published on Aug 12, 2014 by SF Globe

► ENTERTAINMENT : Simpsons ALS Ice Bucket Challenge | THE SIMPSONS | ANIMATION on FOX. Published on Aug 26, 2014 by Animation Domination

► SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY : Samsung Galaxy S5 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Published on Aug 22, 2014 by SAMSUNGMOBILEUK

► FILM & ANIMATIONS : What if Michael Bay Directed "UP"? Published on Aug 15, 2014 by MrStratman7

► GAMING : Minecraft | ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE MOD! (ALS Charity!) | Mod Showcase. Published on Aug 25, 2014 by Mod Showcase

► Men's Health // How a Bean Becomes a Fart

► Israel destroys 13-storey building in Gaza air strike - By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jeffrey Heller
GAZA/JERUSALEM - Israel launched more air strikes on Gaza on Sunday after taking its military campaign to a new level by flattening a 13-storey apartment tower following a warning to residents to evacuate.  | Video

* Netanyahu warns Gazans to leave sites where militants operating
* Israeli air strike kills two men on motorcycle in Gaza: medics

► U.N. accuses Islamic State of mass killings

► Girl, 9, kills Arizona shooting instructor with Uzi in accident


► 'Guardians' returns to reclaim U.S. box office win from 'Turtles'

► Boko Haram leader proclaims 'Islamic caliphate' in new video
► Touring the streets of Paris with those who know them best 
► In Iran, love is rarely a many-splendoured thing
► Russia-Ukraine crisis talks drag with no breakthrough 
► Putin says troops may have crossed into Ukraine during patrol
► Fidel Castro opens the doors of his house to an 8-year-old fan
► EU warns Ukraine crisis near 'point of no return'

► Sheep Apparently Not Shorn in Six Years



► US 'Strongly Supports' Gaza Cease-fire
► US Journalist Curtis Thankful for Freedom
► Raw: Lion Cubs Make Debut in Johannesburg
► Israeli Leader Declares Victory in Gaza War

Israel, you are a winner if you can control your crazy rage every time there is friction between you and the Palestinians. And you do not melt when the fire of madness in you burn yourself, especially when you feel like you want to fly across the sky because you are being bounced by your great rage. Can you, hm? I doubt it.

So, learn to control your emotions/outbursts of insanity, it is more difficult than pulling the trigger of your sophisticated weapons, okay?

► NEWS

■ Death toll from Hiroshima landslides reaches 50
■ Obama orders review of U.S. police use of military hardware
■ Qatar hits back at claims it backs Islamic State

■ US ready to 'take action' in Syria if Americans threatened



■ Obama officials talk of 'defeating' Islamic State, but what steps will US take?



■ EU threatens Russia with more sanctions
■ Economic sanctions spare Western-tied Russian fund

► HEALTH

■ Brain stimulation 'helps in stroke'
■ Boy has ears created from ribs

► Today's African Proverb

■ "A baby who does not cry dies on its mother's back" - Sent by Tsitsi Muza, Harare, Zimbabwe
■ "If you are patient, you can dissect an ant and see its intestines"- A Twi proverb from Ghana sent by Rosemond Offei-Awuku, Tunis, Tunisia

Oh yeah? Mmm ... do you know also know how cool they are when the ants show their teeth?

► Obama questions police militarization, orders Ferguson-inspired probe – report 
► Anti-govt forces 'circle 1000s of Kiev troops, capture 2 tank battalions' in E.Ukraine 
► US considers broad military action against ISIS in Iraq and Syria – report
► 'I regret Russian aid convoy issue became highly-politicized' – UN humanitarian chief
► Veteran Russian nationalist demands Obama be stripped of Nobel Peace Prize

► VIDEOS

■ Tank Biathlon: Final round of World Championship 2014
■ Curious case of my face: Young souls despite old looks (RT Documentary)
■ CrossTalk: The Secret of Putin's Success
■ Iraq v ISIS: Army fights islamists with RPGs, heavy weaponry
■ In search of peace: Putin & Poroshenko shake hands at key Ukraine talks
■ Putin: Anything US touches turns into Libya or Iraq

■ Putin talks Ukraine, NATO, Crimea at Q&A with Russian youth (FULL VIDEO)



■ Technology Update: Unparalleled Tech (E76)

► Witness - Syria: No strings - Documentary

► American policing and race relations

► Rebel Architecture - Guerrilla architect. Santiago Cirugeda is a subversive architect from Seville who has dedicated his career to reclaiming urban spaces for the public.In austerity-hit Spain where the state has retreated and around 500,000 new buildings lie empty, "people are doing things their own way," says Cirugeda. "In times of crisis, people come together to find collective solutions."So, can Spanish self-build legend Santiago Cirugeda turn an abandoned factory into a vibrant cultural centre?

► Punishing the Palestinians?

► The Ceska murders. In May 2013, the world's eyes were focused on Munich, in southern Germany. The extraordinary case about to start was a criminal prosecution at the Higher Regional Court: five defendants, 77 interveners, 600 witnesses, more than 50 lawyers, 488 pages of criminal charge, and 280,000 pages of interrogations records. This case has become a milestone for Germany's history and caused many social and political tensions. This trial, defined as one of Germany's highest-profile trials since World War II, was investigating the murders of eight Turks, one Greek and one German policewoman, two bomb attacks and 15 bank robberies, all executed between 2000 and 2007. This film looks at Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants and its effect on the relationship with the Turkish community. 

► Islamic State 'beheading': A challenge to US?

► Thailand PM: Reform or repression?

► People and Power - Myanmar: A new dawn

► The cost of beauty. 101 East delves into Korea's plastic surgery craze and uncovers the real price of pursuing physical perfection. 

► Yemen rebels: threat to stability?

► Ferguson and the media 

► Garry Kasparov: Putin's Russia 

► Brazil: A stumbling giant?

► Inside Egypt - Egypt and Israel: United in a common cause? 

► Ferguson: City under siege

► Can Somalia disarm its militias?

► Libya: On the brink of civil war?

► Rebel Architecture - A traditional future. Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari uses local building techniques to rebuild villages in the flood-stricken Sindh region.

► Libya: The escalation of a proxy war?1  || ► Libya air strikes: escalation of proxy war? 

► Gaza truce: Is there a winner? 

► Ebola response: Self preservation?

► People and Power - The battle for Africa - Part 1

► Malaysia Airlines: can it survive?

► James Foley: Journalism or propaganda?

► France: The new sick man of Europe?

► Henrique Capriles: 'I am a democrat' 

► Garry Kasparov: It's a War, Stupid!

► LOCAL

■ Judge orders Target to stop building Hollywood shopping center 
■ Mayor Garcetti pitching new minimum wage plan to business groups

► FRAMEWORK - Posted by Marc Martin

■ Pictures in the News | Aug. 18, 2014
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■ Big Wednesday | Hurricane Marie generates high surf along the SoCal coast
■ Pictures in the News | August 29, 2014
■ The Week in Pictures | Aug. 25 – 31, 2014

ALAIN SORAL

The Power of Nightmares Part 1- Baby It's Cold Outside - by Adam Curtis

■ Recognition of the CIA that al-Qaeda is a mere engineering.

■ In a BBC documentary titled "The Power of Nightmares", the CIA high official openly admitted that Al-Qaeda was just engineering. Bush administration needed a logical reason in accordance with the Act so that they could look for scapegoats about "the bad guys of their choice", namely the laws which have been enacted in order to protect us from the demonstrations and "criminal organizations" such as the Mafia. They paid Jamal al Fadl hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to make the story about al-Qaeda to the United States Government, a "group" or criminal organization they could pursue "Accordance with law".

■ Al-Jazeera is the largest Arabic news channel and the most controversial in Middle East that offers news from around the world for 24 hours each day and focus its message on the hottest conflict zones. Founded in 1996 and based in Qatar, Al-Jazeera news network is the fastest growing news network among the Arabic-speaking community and people who speak Arabic around the world. Know this: Al-Jazeera is a major propaganda media for the benefit of the entire United States and its programming is done in the United States at the Allied Media Corp. Every time Al-Jazeera reports the new news through video or audio of Al-Qaeda who makes threats against the United States, the audio or video are actually made ​​in studios of Allied Media Corp. Whereas, in doing so, the United States government essentially making threats to its own people. Allied Media Corp. makes ​​videos of terrorist threat for Al Jazeera.

■ Every video, every audio tape of bin Laden or al-Qaeda ghost who makes threats against the United States is actually made ​​in the USA. Studios of Allied Media Corp. made ​​a video and audio tape to former President Bush's administration in the context of the United States to continue the War on Terror and the war of aggression against its own people, including other sovereign states in the world. The post 9/11 video tape of bin Laden --- who allegedly confessed to the attacks against the United States --- is false, and the person that we must believe that he is bin Laden, is simply an actor.

■ George W. Bush used Allied Media Corp. to manipulate the video and the audio tape made ​​by the actors who portrayed bin Laden and al-Qaeda made ​​threats against the United States in order to influence and compel Congress to give Bush dictatorial power and rob the civil rights and the independence of American people.

Bin Laden did not get rid of your freedom, dahling. Bush in the White House was the one who did it. Bin Laden did not attack the United States on September 11, 2001. Your government did it. Bin Laden did not bankrupt the United States. Your government was the one who did it - throughout the history of all the great empire collapsed as a result of a very expensive financing in the campaign of aggression.

Bin Laden did not kill more than 1 million of hiss citizens who were not guilty,  your government did it - first by Clinton Administration, and then during the administration of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney and now under the Obama administration. Al Qaeda is and always be the figure made ​​by the United States terrorist organizations. Terrorism is made in a United States political agenda.

■ Find out more about the foul conspiracy between the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Zionist stooges in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have openly interfering in the internal affairs of other Muslim countries. They are the "'servants of Israel", because they always carry the Israeli-US plan in Syria. Think of this, "Is there democracy in Qatar and Saudi Arabia?" I do not think so. They've interfere in Libya. They also have killed the hundreds of times, more than what was done by Gaddafi in Libya. They (Qatar and Saudi) has nothing to do with Islam. And the more foul conspiracy in artificial political crisis in Syria is the merging between the decision of Saudi clerics to justify their actions in intervening the Syrian government and the leader of al-Qaeda's call to his followers to support the rebels, and all of that in line with the will of America and Israel. America, Israel, Saudi, Qatar, Turkey, al-Qaeda are Tweedledum and Tweedledee. They are both conspiring to cause disturbance in Syria in order to overthrow the government of Palestinian supporters. Thankfully, so far, there is always a political intimacy between Syria, Russia and China, and it's enough to make you always feel a toothache in certain areas in your mouth, dear NATO...

■ United States is more focused to control the mass media rather than mastering the UN.

■ United States to expand its ideology in various countries around the world.

■ Former President of the United States (Bush) hates religion. The tragedy of 11 September and invasion of the United States in some middle eastern countries a few years ago was regarded as turning point in the attitude of implementable actions of former president

George W. Bush, who hates Muslims. This fact is corroborated on Bush attitude, the only president who openly refers to Islam as terrorists.   But this fact has not been perfect, because President Bush also seemed to hate all religions. Bush several times throwing his spit at First Baptist Church during service a few months after the US-led invasion of Iraq got the UN approval, whereas this church was one of the most pro-US in the attacks against Islamic countries in the world. At other times Bush once joked with a White House protocol officer to call 'Monkey'. Bush's word to respond to the officer's work, which was considered to be nimble as an ape, but when calling Monkey, Bush clearly put his pressure on the word 'monk' -- which means a Buddhist monk -- before adding 'key' at the end of the word.

■ The attack on Libya in 2011 is purely due to economic factors. When the United States bombed Tripoli city, its purpose was only one: destroy all the existing infrastructure in the city. This will make the Libyan city temporarily paralyzed, even when Gaddafi was captured.

This tactic is used by the United States to avoid the world's assumption about the United States purpose for control of Libyan oil refineries such as those in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait. If Tripoli paralyzed, then the new rule requires huge funds to re-build several cities in Libya, especially Tripoli. This is the U.S way for control of the country with long-term loans of the IMF, which is impossible to pay off by Libyan government in a short time.

■ The U.S. targeting two major cities in Europe : Belgium and Poland according to one senior at FSB

■ Illegal operation of the United States in Mogadishu. The story of 'Black Hawk Down' (BHD) is not entirely correct, since the fall of the two schemes Helicopter MH-60 Black Hawk -- caused by a rocket from Somalia militants -- tend to be part of  'deliberate Victims'. BHD tale was based on the military operations in Mogadishu Somalia to capture Somali militant leader Mohamed Farrah Aidid Hassan in 1993 ago, but in fact, this Operations Funding rejected by U.S parliament, so the United States president at the time -- Bill Clinton -- had to request military support to NATO. But why military assistance from NATO and Pakistan came after the defeat of American forces in Mogadishu which was characterized by a code of 'Black Hawk Down'?

BHD code not only signifies the fall of the helicopter that killed 19 soldiers, but more on the military situation, the "NATO attack" against Somalia militants. It is based on the red code of U.S. parliament  that approved the U.S. attacks in Mogadishu, although refusing amount of funds which requested by the United States military. It was a conspiracy for Mogadishu destruction with minimum funds but efficient, because involving NATO and Pakistani army which undertook the invasion after Black Hawk Down code published.

This has led to the impression that the military operation in Mogadishu as if funded by NATO and the United Nations, whereas, in fact the United States has an interest in one of the most conflicted areas in Africa. There is no rational reason to approve the US-led invasion in Somalia.

■ U.S. using celebrities ( such as Madonna, Katty Perry, Lady Gaga, Horrison Ford, Britney Spears, Kate Beckinsale)  to boost the love of the world to it. "Those who love me, should love the U.S."

to be continued ....

You are a musty smell, damn! I prefer to sniff the scent of perfume than your skin. You are a member of the nation's population who do not like to wash your ass hole with clean water and soap / fragrance every time you finish defecate, but you always feel cool to just wipe your poo with toilet paper. For then you go to the dining table with a confident smile. Blah! You are disgusting.