‘Hysteria’ over Russia veto after West jumps the gun at UN [video]
Russia Today
February 7, 2012
Russia and China are facing a barrage of criticism from some Western and Arab states for their decision to block the latest UN resolution on Syria. Moscow has already dubbed the reaction ‘hysterical’, saying the resolution took a biased approach to resolving the civil conflict. RT’s Sara Firth was in Syria when the diplomatic showdown began.
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Loving a Sex Robot: Insanity or reality? [video]
Russia Today
February 4, 2012
A perfect partner who’s always happy and never complains, is apparently now a reality. But there’s a catch – he or she is likely be made of plastic. From simple dolls to sophisticated robots, they seem to be winning the hearts and minds of people who’ve given up on finding true love. Gayane Chichakyan has more from the world of the synthetic spouse.
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When Your Back’s Against The Wall..Don’t Be There
by Zen Gardner
Before It’s News
February 8, 2012
Just don’t be there. If lt all possible you shouldn’t be in a place like that. If you can avoid getting pinned against anything, that’s your smartest move. That’s why I like to keep moving. But you can’t be carrying a lot of baggage if you want to do that, physically or spiritually.
Now’s a good time to free yourself from attachments and be ready for anything. Each according to his own, but you don’t want to get caught flatfooted if you can avoid it. Again, spiritually or physically.
In my basketball days we had a defensive drill where you’d take your stance and the coach would come and try to push you over. If you were on your heels you’d fall back quick and easy. But if you’re in a ready stance, knees bent, arched back, on your toes with your hands extended for balance, you not only couldn’t be pushed over, you could easily move side to side, front to back, block passes and shots, and even steal the ball.
Preparedness
I honestly believe preparedness is more spiritual than anything, although the physical is also imperative.
We’re going to see some weird stuff in the coming months and years and our antenna’s need to be up and our listening on full alert. I’m sure you’ve heard the stories, but many a time people get premonitions – intuitive forwarnings – that turn out to be life savers sometimes for whole families.
We need to learn to operate in that realm.
It can’t be hacked, spied upon or blocked. The only thing that jams it is fear and distraction.
The Power of Distraction
If you’ve ever had your pocket picked you’ve probably experienced how deftly distraction can be used. One of their techniques is to put pressure on one part of your body–usually your shoulder or upper back, while they lift your wallet out. Your body sensors are concentrating on the main pressure and don’t register the other. They’ll also do a complete hit as if they were accidentally bumping into you. Apologies are exchanged and you don’t realize till afterwards you’ve been robbed.
Another interesting technique is they’ll work in a group, which is usually the case, and one will say “watch out, there’s pickpockets on the train” as they walk past. You’ll instinctively reach down and pat the pocket or wherever you’re carrying your wallet or valuables to see if they’re OK. Guess who was watching just behind you?
Scam on. And the whole matrix is a scam, never forget that.
Caught flat footed…can be lethal.
Stay on the Offensive
They say the best defense is a good offense. Not totally sure about that but the point is a good one. Try to stay on the offensive and not let yourself get put on the defensive. You learn this in conversation or if you’ve ever had to deal with the media. Really smart people will take a derogatory or leading question from some talking head and say, “I’m glad you asked that question..” and then go on to say whatever they want, ignoring the trap-laden question altogether.
We just have to be smart, especially in troublesome times and now with this gestapo and snitch society mindset moving in on us.
Fear is the killer, but mobility, taking the initiative instead of just reacting, and keeping a listening heart will keep you and your family safe more than anything.
What a Lert looks like..
But if you get pinned?
That’s entirely up to you and your situation.
I just don’t think it’s healthy to have a stand-off mindset as it invites trouble and plays into their hands.
Be well. Stay alert at all times. Driving consciously is a good illustration, noticing every little thing around you and listening for warnings. You can be the best driver in the world but didn’t slow down, stop or turn when Consciousness told you to.
Wham.
It doesn’t have to happen. Don’t resign or relinquish yourself to anything.
Stay tuned in and turned on. It actually makes all this insanity a fun ride.
Surf’s up!
Love, Zen
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Video: Huge crowds welcome Russia FM Lavrov in Syria
Russia Today
February 7, 2012
Syria could get another chance at a diplomatic escape route from its continuing political crisis, as it hosts a Russian delegation. A last-ditch delegation to Damascus bearing a personal message for Bashar al-Assad from President Medvedev has been welcomed by thousands of people lining the streets of the Syrian capital.
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Flour bomb video: French pres hopeful gets a bagful
Russia Today
February 2, 2012
A woman threw white powder, apparently flour, on the leading candidate in France’s presidential elections during a campaign appearance. The woman ran to the side of the podium where Socialist Francois Hollande stood. Bodyguards who jumped in to protect Hollande also got under dusting.
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Destination dialogue: Russia eager for negotiations in Syria [video included]
Russia Today
February 7, 2012
The visit of a Russian delegation to Damascus has raised hopes of talks between the Assad government and the opposition. Experts say Moscow is eager for negotiations in Syria, while the West is only interested in toppling the government.
Richard Heydarian, a Manila-based foreign affairs analyst, has told RT that Russia will put a lot of pressure on the Assad regime for any kind of resolution of the problem. He believes the Russians feared that the UN draft resolution, if accepted, could become a pretext for some sort of military intervention. Moscow, he said, will do its best to solve the crisis.
“What Russia will try to do right now is use all kinds of leverage and influence it has on Bashar Assad and the Syrian regime, to make sure there will be a political process which will [ensure] a smooth transition, perhaps, towards a post-authoritarian scenario,” Heydarian concluded.
Jeremy Salt, associate professor of Middle Eastern history and politics at Bilkent University in Turkey, thinks that the interests of many countries are intersecting in Syria at the moment.
“Part of the problem in Syria is that there are too many different agendas: the Western agenda, the Saudi agenda which is shared by Qatar.”
“But they all converge at one point,” he explained. “They want to remove the Syrian government. Their cause is bringing down the Syrian government. It is not really reform – it is about destroying the Assad government.”
Salt says the Western powers are interested not in promoting dialogue but in prolonging the crisis in the country, while Russia and China are pushing diplomacy in Syria because they cannot allow a Libyan or Iraqi scenario to take place.
At the same time China’s and Russia’s interests in Syria are different, Professor Simon Shen from the Chinese University of Hong Kong explained to RT.
“Unlike Russia, China doesn’t have any particular interest in [Syria]. However, as for the region on the whole, China is very concerned with the regular supply of oil. That, basically, is number one priority in Chinese foreign policy,” he told RT.
“But Syria is not just Syria. From a Chinese prospective, [the situation around this country creates problems] for Iran, because if Syria falls, then probably, the next target will be Iran – and China had expressed very clearly that it doesn’t want any new hurdles to be placed upon Iran in terms of its oil export,” Shen explained.
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Video of Norway killer Anders Breivik in court hearing
Russia Today
February 6, 2012
Anders Breivik, the Norwegian extremist who admitted to killing 77 people last July, told a court that he deserves a medal of honor for the act and demanded his release. Survivors and relatives of Breivik’s victims sat in on the court session, the last in a series of preliminary hearings before his full trial begins in April. Breivik said he had attacked “traitors” who he claims embrace immigration as part of a plot for the “Islamic colonization of Norway.”
