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[EndtheMadnessNow]

May 15, 1943: Message from George Marshall and Ernest King to US military personnel returning from war zones.




Happy National BBQ Day! In 1952, Weber Brothers Metal Works in Chicago used sections of U.S. Coast Guard buoys to create the iconic Kettle Charcoal Grill. Bonus fact: The word buoy is etymologically related to buoyant.


The Story of the Weber Grill Begins With a Buoy





Mystery drama Sci-fi miniseries Wild Palms (May 16-20, 1993) deals with the dangers of politically motivated abuse of mass media technology and virtual realities in particular. It is based on a comic strip written by Bruce Wagner and illustrated by Julian Allen first published in 1990 in Details magazine.

Plot: A multi-national corporation attempts to take over America while small pockets of resistance hold out against rampant technology. Senator Anton Kreutzer (Robert Loggia) and his religion New Realism are based on L. Ron Hubbard and The Church of Scientology. Due to perceived similarities to Twin Peaks, many reviewers referred to Wild Palms as "Twin Palms."


Voted fourth worst American TV show of all time by voters in the British "Broadcast" magazine's poll. LOL.


May 16, 2025: the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiled commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the US Navy, Marines, and Army.


"And to all who are here today may these stamps remind us not only of the past 250 years, but of the promise we carry forward. The promise to defend freedom, to deliver peace… and be ready to fight and win at sea." — Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, Director, Navy Staff

Ukraine's new wonder war toy...


Ukraine’s AIM-9 Sidewinder-Toting Magura-7 Drone Boat
Budanov was probably a ‘90’s kid.

The video:



What the authentic Emirati "Ayyala dance" means and why it was performed during President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE. I seen this yesterday on the tube and was like what the hell is this??

What the Ayyala dance means and why it was performed during Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE

Ahmed Bel Jafflah, senior presenter and protocol manager at the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), explained to Gulf News the symbolism and importance of the dances performed.

“The traditional performances of the UAE, such as the Ayyala dance and the local hair dance by girls referred to as Naa’shaat, are powerful expressions of the country’s cultural identity and values. The Ayyala, performed by men in two rows, is a symbol of unity, pride, and heritage – recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is more than just a performance, it is woven into the social fabric of Emirati life,” Jafflah said.

Why was the Ayyala performed during Trump’s visit?

Jafflah noted that the Ayyala is traditionally performed at weddings, often continuing over several days to express joy and togetherness. “It is also used to welcome visitors, during Eid celebrations, on National Day, and at official state events. These moments reflect the Emirati spirit of hospitality, happiness, and inclusion,” he said.

The performance by young Emirati girls, featuring flowing hair movements, carries equal cultural significance.

“The graceful movement of their hair reflects modesty, elegance, and a unique form of expression that honours their role in welcoming and celebrating guests,” he added.

The World Bank confirms that Saudi Arabia and Qatar have paid off Syria's outstanding debt.

Peanuts actually, only a $15.5 million World Bank debt, but will enable Damascus to secure new loans after a 14-year hiatus. The first new project we are told will be addressing severe electricity shortages-90% live in poverty with just two hours of daily power.

Syria's debt, with various estimates depending on the source and timeframe. As of recent data, Syria's total foreign debt is believed to exceed $20 billion, though specific figures vary:

Debts to Allies:
  - Syria reportedly owes $30 billion to allies Iran and Russia, as stated by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in January 2025.
  - Estimates of Syria’s debt to Iran alone range from $50 billion to $80 billion, with some sources citing these figures in late 2024.

- Total External Debt: The $15.5 million World Bank debt is a small fraction of Syria’s broader obligations, which some estimates suggest could be over $20 billion when including all creditors.

These figures reflect a mix of official debts, loans from allied nations, and wartime financial obligations. The exact total is uncertain due to Syria’s opaque financial reporting and ongoing economic challenges.

In 1999 a Master Plan which outlined new pipeline routes that could connect MENA countries to each other and to European markets with an Arab Gas Pipeline was made. Iraq’s massive resources were considered critical along with Syria’s cooperation [to connect Turkey to the Mashreq].

The European Union was in great support of any plans that would reduce dependence on Russian supplies as the energy-hungry manufacturing power needed greatly increased capacity by 2020. Linking NATO ally Turkey- which also comprised its 2nd largest army, to stable gas supplies.



Arab Gas Pipeline (AGP), Jordan, Syria, Lebanon

Syria intervention plan fueled by oil interests, not chemical weapon concern

Arab Gas Pipeline Project – Third Stage(Aleppo – Kalas Section)

The spice must flow?


The 'Pipelineistan' conspiracy


Avi Loeb of the Galileo Project: $1 Billion Needed for UAP Scientific Study
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHr3SzEtNdM

$1 BILLION US DOLLARS for IC UAP wacky conspiracy firms & Psychic Consciousness Studies??? The lunacy just never ends.