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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Mississippi flooding devastation revealed by aerial photographs

Mississippi flooding devastation revealed by aerial photographs | Daily Mail Online: "Almost entirely submerged, dozens of towns and villages across Missouri and Illinois lay abandoned after another day of historic flooding."

Floodwater has swamped settlements and forced widespread evacuations in a crisis that had claimed more than 20 lives. Pictured, homes and businesses in Pacific, Missouri

Arctic 'heatwave' hits the North Pole: Temperatures soar by 60°F bringing the icy region close to melting point

Arctic 'heatwave' hits the North Pole: Temperatures soar by 60°F bringing the icy region close to melting point | Daily Mail Online: "The North Pole is experiencing a heatwave as temperatures came close to melting point yesterday, making the Arctic region warmer than some major cities in Europe and the US."

Expert - ISIS To Activate Hundreds Of Sleeper Cells For The "Final Battle" With West

Expert - ISIS To Activate Hundreds Of Sleeper Cells For The "Final Battle" With West: "While countries across Europe are rolling up their tattered and abused Welcome mats and "turning their backs on refugees" as Washington Post puts it, with Sweden "deploying extraordinary new border controls and slashing benefits," and Germany discussing new measures to reduce their refugee numbers, inlcuding "expedited deportations for those deemed unworthy of asylum," we see a number of other headlines that indicate these actions and others being debated..... may be too little, too late."

‘Cash is being eradicated’: Digital payments take over western world

‘Cash is being eradicated’: Digital payments take over western world: "The Cashless Society Cometh: European Nations Such As Sweden And Denmark Are ‘Eradicating Cash’"

Frighteningly Enormous Solar Flare Update: White House Prepares For Coronal Mass Ejection, Potential Catastrophic Space Weather Events

Frighteningly Enormous Solar Flare Update: White House Prepares For Coronal Mass Ejection, Potential Catastrophic Space Weather Events - Starpulse.com: "While many people are looking back on pivotal events of 2015 -- famous deaths, terrorism, and the horse and pony Republican presidential debates -- a disturbing solar flare report is trending again."

Crusading Former Pentagon Chief Says Nuke Danger Is Growing

News from The Associated Press: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Late in a life lived unnervingly near the nuclear abyss, William J. Perry is on a mission to warn of a "real and growing danger" of nuclear doom. 


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The 88-year-old former defense secretary is troubled by the risks of catastrophe from the very weapons he helped develop. Atop his list: a nuclear terror attack in a major U.S. city or a shooting war with Russia that, through miscalculation, turns nuclear. A terrorist attack using a nuclear bomb or improvised nuclear device could happen "any time now - next year or the year after," he said in an interview with reporters earlier this month."

Jihad in America 2015: 'The Danger to the Homeland Has Never Been Greater'

Geller: Jihad in America 2015: 'The Danger to the Homeland Has Never Been Greater' - Breitbart: "“The danger to the homeland has never been greater”: so said Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security"

Monday, December 28, 2015

How Calico, Google-Backed Research Lab for Aging Research, Operates

How Calico, Google-Backed Research Lab for Aging Research, Operates | Re/code: "Talk about a headline that sings. “Google vs. Death.” The Time magazine cover story from September 2013 heralded the creation of California Life Company, or Calico, a new firm incubated by Google with the audacious aim to extend human lifespans."

Some scientists fear superintelligent machines could pose a threat to humanity

Some scientists fear superintelligent machines could pose a threat to humanity | The Washington Post: "The world’s spookiest philosopher is Nick Bostrom, a thin, soft-spoken Swede. Of all the people worried about runaway artificial intelligence, and Killer Robots, and the possibility of a technological doomsday, Bostrom conjures the most extreme scenarios. In his mind, human extinction could be just the beginning."

Saturday, December 26, 2015

'We Won't Make Frankensteins,' Cloning Giant Boyalife's CEO Says

'We Won't Make Frankensteins,' Cloning Giant Boyalife's CEO Says - NBC News: ""No, we don't do human cloning, we won't make Frankensteins," said Dr. Xu Xiaochun, its chief executive. "The technology we have is very advanced ... [but if uncontrolled] technology can also do damage ... Every technology has to have a boundary.""

Techno-skeptics’ objection growing louder

Techno-skeptics’ objection growing louder - The Washington Post: "Astra Taylor’s iPhone has a cracked screen. She has bandaged it with clear packing tape and plans to use the phone until it disintegrates. She objects to the planned obsolescence of today’s gadgetry, and to the way the big tech companies pressure customers to upgrade."

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Syrian capital Damascus pictured in ruins in legacy of civil war

Syrian capital Damascus pictured in ruins in legacy of civil war | Daily Mail Online: "With rows of crumbling buildings stretching to the horizon and not a soul in sight, these apocalyptic scenes reveal the shocking legacy of the Syrian war. Once home to spectacular ancient landmarks and a bustling population, the Damascus neighbourhood of Jobar now lies in ruins."

Destruction, destruction, destruction: Bombed-out houses stretch to the horizon in a district of Damascus destroyed by the civil war

Terrorist Attack on L.A. Freeway Is Biggest Fear

Terrorist Attack on L.A. Freeway Is Biggest Fear - Breitbart: "Court records from the San Bernardino terrorist attack released last week shed light on a “nightmare” scenario that was plotted and abandoned by Syed Rizwan Farook and his childhood friend Enrique Marquez: namely, to launch a terrorist attack on the often-clogged 91 Freeway using guns and pipe bombs to murder innocent civilians."

Hail the Hydra, an animal that may be immortal

Hail the Hydra, an animal that may be immortal | Fox News: "In ancient Greek myth, the Hydra was a multi-headed monster that grew two more heads for every one that it lost. As it turns out, the real-life animal named after this mythical beast may be even more tenacious.

The freshwater polyp, <em>Hydra magnipapillata</em>

A new study finds that hydra — spindly, freshwater polyps — can live seemingly forever, without aging."

Marc Andreessen: 'In 20 years, every physical item will have a chip implanted in it'

Marc Andreessen: 'In 20 years, every physical item will have a chip implanted in it' - Telegraph: "Star venture capitalist Andreessen's new $25m bet heralds the dawn of Internet of Things 2.0"

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

US:Scientists developing 'X-ray vision'

US:Scientists developing 'X-ray vision': "X-ray vision, a comic book fantasy for decades, is becoming a reality in a US lab."

Monday, December 21, 2015

How the Pentagon Will Build Super-Soliders

How the Pentagon Will Build Super-Soliders: "EHOs entail modifying the body and the brain itself, creating what some have called "super soldiers."

At a press conference laying the Defense Department's future research and development strategy on Monday, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work warned that America would soon lose its military competitive advantage if it does not pursue technologies such employing artificial intelligence.

"Now our adversaries, quite frankly, are pursuing enhanced human operations, and it scares the crap out of us," Work said.

Altering human beings from the inside to more effectively fight in combat presents ethical dilemmas for American scientists and military planners. Work says those ethical concerns typically don't apply to authoritarian governments like Russia's or China's, but their lack of hesitation in developing EHOs may force America's hand."

Unstoppable Death Looms - Millions Of Americans In Danger!

Unstoppable Death Looms - Millions Of Americans In Danger!: "Over at Natural News, David Gutierrez tells us what the mainstream media and the US government won't, the situation is worsening and is expected to continue to get even worse. While many never want to admit it, there is no way at all to stop this disaster and much of life in the northern hemisphere hangs in the balance because of it."

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This Is the Anti-Christ’s Military of the Future

This Is the Anti-Christ’s Military of the Future | Dave Hodges – The Common Sense Show: "A drone flies overhead at a high altitude, it releases 100,000 micro drones known as Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAV). Each MAV has the capability to be autonomous and carry out its own mission.

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Or, 100,000 MAV’s can perform like the Borg in carrying out its mission objectives in unison. Each MAV comes equipped with surveillance capability, they also have facial recognition applications and each can carry out assassinations or joint military maneuvers. Each MAV has the capability to crawl like bugs and fly like a bird."

Another rare sea serpent has washed ashore in Southern California

Another rare sea serpent has washed ashore in Southern California - LA Times: "A 2-foot-long yellow bellied sea snake was discovered in October after slithering onto Silver Strand State Beach in Ventura County. It died shortly after being taken to a local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office."

Saturday, December 19, 2015

The DOOMSDAY plan if America's power systems are wiped out by cyber attacks

The DOOMSDAY plan if America's power systems are wiped out by cyber attacks | Daily Mail Online: "The US is at an ever growing risk of a cyber attacks, with energy infrastructure likely to be hackers' prime target."

US military developing ‘tailsitter' drone that carry as much as a Predator

US military developing ‘tailsitter' drone that carry as much as a Predator | Daily Mail Online: "It is set to be the predator that can land anywhere. Northrop Grumman has revealed a flying-wing tailsitter drone it says does not need a runway."

Northrop has refsed to reveal details of its final design - but Defence bosses revealed this early concept for the craft. Northrop’s tailsitter design includes a set of large counter-rotating propellers covering almost two-thirds of a roughly 9.14m (30ft)-diameter.

German teachers want edited 'Mein Kampf' in school curriculum

German teachers want edited 'Mein Kampf' in school curriculum | The Times of Israel: "Jewish leader Charlotte Knobloch says using the ‘profoundly anti-Jewish diatribe’ as educational material is irresponsible"

George Washington University's Sonia Suter warns of DNA cocktail on the way

George Washington University's Sonia Suter warns of DNA cocktail on the way | Daily Mail Online: "Scientific advances will soon allow children to have any number of parents, legal experts warn.

The arrival of ‘multiplex parenting’ is a ‘mere matter of time’ as the techniques have been shown to work on mice, according to a study. In theory, any number of parents from three upwards – of either sex – could contribute DNA to create a baby."

Apocalyptical snow storm and avalanche engulf Svalbard, Norway

Apocalyptical snow storm and avalanche engulf Svalbard, Norway - Strange Sounds: "Sprinkled with more polar bears than people, Svalbard is the end of the world as we know it."

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

US military hopes to use artificial intelligence to create cybersoldiers and help fly its F-35 jets

US military hopes to use artificial intelligence to create cybersoldiers and help fly its F-35 jets | Daily Mail Online: "The US military has revealed its plans for artificial intelligence on the battlefield - but admits enemies are already ahead of it.

The military hopes AI  will power everything from cybersoldiers to the targetting systems of the F-35. Pictured, theSeries T-800 Robot, in 'Terminator Genisys' 

It hopes AI will power everything from cybersoldiers to the targetting systems of the F-35 - but admits it has to catch up to commercial AI firms."

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Zombie Apocalypse A Possibility? Rise in Zombie-Like Infection Should Trigger An International Call of Action, An Expert Reveals

Zombie Apocalypse A Possibility? Rise in Zombie-Like Infection Should Trigger An International Call of Action, An Expert Reveals : Latinos Health News : Latinos Health: "Can a zombie apocalypse really occur? Tara Smith, an associate professor from Ohio's Kent State University is issuing an international call to action to fund and promote studies on how to prevent a possible zombie outbreak."

Rise Of Robots Means UK Is "Sleepwalking" Into Danger, Says Artificial Intelligence Pioneer

Rise Of Robots Means UK Is "Sleepwalking" Into Danger, Says Artificial Intelligence Pioneer: "Professor Noel Sharkey says British government’s “pathetic” policies are leaving the country at risk."

CRISPR: If You Could Design Your Baby’s Genes, Would You?

CRISPR: If You Could Design Your Baby’s Genes, Would You? - POLITICO Magazine: "We finally have the tools to achieve an old dream: better-quality humans. Will anyone stop us?"

ISIS threat to POPE: Fears for Holy Father as terror nuts plot Rome massacre

ISIS threat to POPE: Fears for Holy Father as terror nuts plot Rome massacre | World | News | Daily Express: "EVIL Islamic State are plotting to kill POPE FRANCIS, the Vatican fears, after multiple propaganda videos threatening Rome were released by Daesh militants."

Hackers trace ISIS Twitter accounts back to internet addresses linked to Department of Work and Pensions

Hackers trace ISIS Twitter accounts back to internet addresses linked to Department of Work and Pensions - Mirror Online: "Teenage computer experts unveil astonishing web of unpublicised interactions linking extremist social media mouthpieces to the British government"

Next generation supersonic 'Air Dominance' jet to have laser weapons

Next generation supersonic 'Air Dominance' jet to have laser weapons | Daily Mail Online: "Northrop Grumman has revealed a tantalising image of a new stealth 'superjet' capable of firing laser weapons.

Known internally as NG Air Dominance, the craft features laser weapons. The so called 'sixth generation fighter' is rumoured to fly at supersonic speeds, although Northrop Grumman, who are developing it, say the specifications are still classified.

The so called 'sixth generation fighter' is rumoured to fly at supersonic speeds, although Northrop Grumman, who are developing it, say the specifications are still secret."

Monday, December 14, 2015

CNN Touts Satanists as Defenders of Religious, Civil, Gay Rights Vs Christians

CNN Touts Satanists as Defenders of Religious, Civil, Gay Rights Vs Christians: "It may sound like a parody, but CNN Newsroom on Friday actually ran a piece highlighting the plight of Satanists seeking greater acceptance of their beliefs in the predominantly Judeo-Christian U.S. as a preview of this Sunday's edition of This Is Life on CNN."

Are These Sickening Videos More Proof "End Times Are Right Here, Right Now"?

Are These Sickening Videos More Proof "End Times Are Right Here, Right Now"?: "Imagine this hypothetical situation for a moment if you will...a group of children and cheering adults sitting around at a grand-opening party of a restaurant with a pinata the likeness of Barack Obama on it hanging by a rope at the end of the stick. The children are attempting to 'decapitate' Obama-pinata or at least bust him open to get all the 'goodies' inside. Finally decapitating Obama-pinata, wild cheers go out...they victoriously hold up his chopped off head."

Warning Watch Now! Proof Of An Event Coming Soon - A Must See Look At What Is Coming To Pass Right Before Our Very Eyes

Jason A - Warning Watch Now! Proof Of An Event Coming Soon - A Must See Look At What Is Coming To Pass Right Before Our Very Eyes: "We have seen critics and doubters claim the events being highlighted are not new, are not actual prophetic events but the very testimony of experts and witnesses, showing events never seen before, make a mockery of those arguments and while people are entitled to their own opinions as to what we are watching play out, they are not entitled to their own facts in claiming these events are not unusual and mysterious."

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Oklahoma reports surge in earthquakes during 2015

Oklahoma reports surge in earthquakes during 2015 - OUDaily.com: News: " As 2015 nears its end, 850 earthquakes of magnitude three or greater have stirred the state of Oklahoma. Compared to 584 of the same magnitude in 2014 and 109 in 2013, the trend is clear: earthquakes are on the rise."

In Virtual Reality Headsets, Investors Glimpse the Future

In Virtual Reality Headsets, Investors Glimpse the Future - The New York Times: "Yet investors and entrepreneurs believe that headsets made to immerse people in digital worlds are the next giant moneymakers in technology, setting off an investor frenzy rarely seen since the early days of the web and mobile markets."

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Elon Musk and Peter Thiel back billion dollar AI research firm to 'safeguard the world' and make us 'superhuman'

Elon Musk and Peter Thiel back billion dollar OpenAI research firm | Daily Mail Online: "Musk told Backchannel 'As you know, I’ve had some concerns about AI for some time.'  He also revealed he wants to use AI to make us 'superhuman.'



'If you think about how you use, say, applications on the internet, you’ve got your email and you’ve got the social media and with apps on your phone — they effectively make you superhuman and you don’t think of them as being other, you think of them as being an extension of yourself.  'So to the degree that we can guide AI in that direction, we want to do that.'"


Friday, December 11, 2015

Vets warn fleas becoming resistant to chemical treatments

Vets warn fleas becoming resistant to chemical treatments « CBS San Francisco: "Experts say fleas may be mutating and becoming more resistant to topical anti-flea treatments peskier than ever for Bay Area pet owners trying to get rid of them."

Mcr-1, e.coli: New superbug that is resistant to all antibiotics

Mcr-1, e.coli: New superbug that is resistant to all antibiotics: "FOR years experts have warned there would come a day when antibiotics would cease being effective. And it seems that day could be sooner than first thought after scientists discovered a new superbug that is not just impervious to the last line of defence medication, but has the ability to infect other bacteria. But instead of destroying its virulent cousins this new strain of e.coli actually strengthens them by giving them the same antibiotic shield."

Thursday, December 10, 2015

ISIS Leader: 'Islam Is the Religion of War'

ISIS Leader: 'Islam Is the Religion of War' - Breitbart: "The title of the message “March Forth Whether Heavy or Light” comes from a verse in the Koran which calls on believers to “strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah.” In Baghdadi’s view that striving is ISIS’s war against unbelievers."

10 Warning Signs The World Will See A Terrifying Collapse In 2016

10 Warning Signs The World Will See A Terrifying Collapse In 2016 | King World News: "Ahead of the massive chaos that is expected next week, today one of the top economists in the world sent King World News an incredibly powerful piece exposing 10 warning signs the world will see a terrifying collapse in 2016."

Brit Who Hacked NASA ‘Found Evidence Of Warships In Space’

Brit Who Hacked NASA ‘Found Evidence Of Warships In Space’ - Yahoo News Canada: "A Brit hacker who managed to gain access to top secret NASA computers has astonishingly claimed to have found evidence of U.S. warships stationed in space."

Autonomous Weaponized Robots: Not Just Science Fiction

Autonomous Weaponized Robots: Not Just Science Fiction - WSJ: "Robotics expert Noel Sharkey describes a confluence of developing technologies that could endanger our lives and our rights"




Google’s new quantum computer is '100 million times faster than your PC'

Google’s new quantum computer is '100 million times faster than your PC' - Telegraph: "Google and Nasa have been working on a lightning-fast quantum computer that is 3,600 times faster than a supercomputer at solving complex problems"

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

"Improving" Humans with Customized Genes Sparks Debate among Scientists

"Improving" Humans with Customized Genes Sparks Debate among Scientists - Scientific American: "Medicine or meddling? Researchers at a gene-editing summit grapple with the future of genetic enhancement"

How ISIS are extending their reach in South East Asia and Africa

How ISIS are extending their reach in South East Asia and Africa | Daily Mail Online: "From militia lurking in the jungles of the Philippines to sleeper cells training in the deserts of Libya, a vast array of groups are now claiming to be operating alongside the jihadis' notorious black and white banner."

Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan visits one of the largest megachurches

Transhumanist Zoltan Istvan visits one of the largest megachurches - Tech Insider: "Some experts are predicting a brave new world where gene editing, robotic hearts, and cranial implants may forever change humans into something transhuman. No matter how you twist it, such concepts don’t easily jibe with biblical scripture."

Someone Will Eventually Use CRISPR to Try to Make a Dragon or Unicorn

Someone Will Eventually Use CRISPR to Try to Make a Dragon or Unicorn | Motherboard: "The world's top geneticists decided to spend the vast majority of last week discussing how to keep new genetic editing tools from ultimately destroying the human race. A noble goal, sure.



But considerably less time has been spent discussing how genetically editing other species might change the idea of "nature" as we know it."

Smartphones to die out 'within five years', says new study

Smartphones to die out 'within five years', says new study - Telegraph: "According to a new study of 100,000 consumers, mobile technology is expected to be replaced by artificial intelligence"

Why 2015 Was a Breakthrough Year in Artificial Intelligence

Why 2015 Was a Breakthrough Year in Artificial Intelligence - Bloomberg Business: "After a half-decade of quiet breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, 2015 has been a landmark year. Computers are smarter and learning faster than ever."

Researchers unveil first biologically powered 'chimera' computer chip and say it could be able to taste and smell

Researchers unveil first biologically powered 'chimera' computer chip and say it could be able to taste and smell | Daily Mail Online: "For the first time, scientist have developed an electronic chip made of both biological and solid-state components.

The breakthrough could see systems that blend silicon and biology far more effectively

It could lead to a new generation of 'cyborg' chips blending senses such as taste or smell with traditional electronic components."

Sunday, December 6, 2015

A Glimpse At Tomorrow's Electromagnetic Spectrum Weapons

A Glimpse At Tomorrow's Electromagnetic Spectrum Weapons - Defense One: "The electromagnetic spectrum is where the wars of the future will be won or lost. Here’s a brief glimpse of what those battles will look like."

5 Reasons Gene Editing Is Both Terrific and Terrifying

5 Reasons Gene Editing Is Both Terrific and Terrifying: "Extinct species like the woolly mammoth could be brought back by tinkering with their recovered genes—though no one knows whether this could have unintended consequences."

The sun could spew out huge superflares and put life on Earth in danger

The sun could spew out huge superflares and put life on Earth in danger | Science | News | The Independent: "The Sun could unleash huge superflares that would destroy much of the things we rely on for life on Earth, scientists have warned.



Huge flares of energy with the power of a billion one megaton nuclear bombs could destroy our communication and energy systems, they have said."

Long lost San Jose galleon found off Colombia

Long lost San Jose galleon found off Colombia - Unexplained Mysteries: "One of the largest hauls of sunken treasure in the world has finally been located after 300 years."

Superbug known as ‘phantom menace’ on the rise in U.S

Superbug known as ‘phantom menace’ on the rise in U.S. - The Washington Post: "A particularly dangerous superbug, dubbed the "phantom menace" by scientists, is on the rise in the United States, according to a report Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Zero to Expert in Eight Hours: These Robots Can Learn For Themselves

Zero to Expert in Eight Hours: These Robots Can Learn For Themselves - Bloomberg Business: "A yellow robotic arm pauses over a pile of metal cylinders, snaps a photo, then proceeds to confidently pick pieces out of the jumble. What’s impressive is that just eight hours ago, its bin-picking skills were about zero."

Priest killed by deadly stoning monkeys

Priest killed by deadly stoning monkeys | World | News | Daily Express: "A PRIEST was killed when a group of monkeys attacked him with house bricks."

Killer robots? They’re a real issue – and here’s what the Vatican has to say

Killer robots? They’re a real issue – and here’s what the Vatican has to say: "With the nickname “killer robots,” fully autonomous weapons are designed with the ability to choose and engage targets without human involvement. Drones, a prototype for this kind of artillery, are already in use by multiple countries across the globe including the United States, Russia, China and the U.K."

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

MK- Ultra Terror: Now Playing At The Global Village Theatre

Paul McGuire -- MK- Ultra Terror: Now Playing At The Global Village Theatre: "Turn on the HD television and the global village theatre explodes into life. Stage left the actors appear; ISIS cells disrupt Paris, France and threaten Brussels. Armed troops, armored vehicles, and soldiers patrol European capitols."

Mystery DOME found on Mars 'was built by an ancient civilisation'

Mystery DOME found on Mars 'was built by an ancient civilisation' | Daily Mail Online: "There’s a set of UFO hunters who are convinced that Nasa is covering up the remains of an ancient civilisation on Mars."

UFO hunters' latest ‘sighting’ of a rock is described as a ‘man-made dome’ that they say was left behind by an alien race sometime during Mars’ watery past. The image was taken by Nasa's Opportunity rover

Brisbane is struck by thunderstorms as photographer captures scenes

Brisbane is struck by thunderstorms as photographer captures scenes | Daily Mail Online: "The freakish weather in Australia continued on Sunday night when Brisbane became the latest city to be hit by stunning thunderstorms that lit up the night sky."

It was like a scene from War of the Worlds as one man was struck by lightning during the ferocious storms in Queensland’s southeast

China 'clone factory' scientist eyes human replication

China 'clone factory' scientist eyes human replication - Yahoo News: "Beijing (AFP) - The Chinese scientist behind the world's biggest cloning factory has technology advanced enough to replicate humans, he told AFP, and is only holding off for fear of the public reaction."