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Urban heat island effect is a function of urbanization
“Since Oke there has been considerable progress in understanding the complex phenomena of UHI and the science has moved beyond the simple approach of looking at population as a parameter that uniquely determines UHI. If everyone leaves a city, it … Continue reading →
May the Fourth Be With You Senator Richard Pan
Senator Richard Pan of California is the face of vaccine oppression. He is a pediatrician turned politician whose autistic-like focus is the removal of vaccination choice, regardless of the health status of the patient or the medical choice we used... more »
The F-35 Just Became a Missile Carrier
*Michael Peck* *Security, * F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin says it has created a fix that solves one of the F-35’s biggest problems: not enough missiles. F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin says it has created a fix that solves one of the F-35’s biggest problems: not enough missiles. The new system, called Sidekick, allows the F-35 to carry six air-to-air missiles instead of four. “This effort allows further enhancement of the F-35’s lethality and survivability by increasing internal weapons capacity by two additional missiles while remaining in Very Low Observable stealth conf... more »
China's Navy Will Soon Have Aircraft Carriers Like America (In At Least 1 Key Area)
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* The Chinese navy could possess as many as six aircraft carriers by the mid-2030s, experts told state media. As many as four could have catapults--and that is huge. The Chinese navy could commission its first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier in 2022, according to the May 2019 edition of the U.S. Defense Department’s *annual report on Chinese military developments*. A carrier with catapults can launch heavier aircraft than a carrier without catapults can do. Catapults finally will allow the Chinese navy to form U.S.-style carrier air wings with a fu... more »
SYRIA TESTIMONIES: A mother’s brave testimony after martyrdom of her son, Majed, 4th April 2019.
*Vanessa Beeley* | A mother's grief expressed openly -the legacy of U.S coalition interventionism in Syria.
SYRIA TESTIMONIES: “The White Helmets are more dangerous than any terrorist” – retired schoolteacher, Mesyaf.
*Vanessa Beeley* | "We know who the White Helmets are. The White Helmets are more dangerous than any terrorist."
Debunked: Global warming is NOT hitting ocean species ‘hardest’
Climate alarmists and their establishment media allies are peddling a new and fictitious scare this week, claiming global warming is devastating marine life populations and causing rapid extinctions. The post Debunked: Global warming is NOT hitting ocean species ‘hardest’ appeared first on CFACT.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 6th May 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Threatened With Contempt Of Congress Vote, AG William Barr Finally Agrees For DOJ To Meet With US House Judiciary Committee Staff
US House Judiciary Committee: “Chairman Nadler’s Statement on DOJ Meeting Ahead of Scheduled Contempt Vote May 6, 2019 Nadler has … Continue reading →
Israel Folau committed high-level breach of players' code of conduct
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A hearing finds Wallabies star Israel Folau committed a "high-level breach" of the Professional Players' Code of Conduct over controversial social media posts.
Do you know what shark is in your flake and chips?
If it is flake and chips for dinner in your house tonight, spare a thought for the Australian fishers as they struggle to catch the right piece of flake.
WA Premier labels Clive Palmer 'greedy hypocrite' as feud over iron ore project escalates
The WA Government's fight with Clive Palmer continues to escalate as Premier Mark McGowan threatens to intervene in Mr Palmer's long-running dispute over the Sino Iron Ore project in the state's Pilbara.
CWA morning tea ends in drugs, assault charges after PM egged
A Country Women's Association event takes an unusual turn for Scott Morrison as he works to sandbag an at-risk seat in regional Australia.
'Appalling' policy inaction draws former UN climate leader into federal election
Former UN climate change czar Christiana Figueres sensationally intervenes in the Australian election, publicly backing four female independent candidates and calling out "appalling inaction in Canberra" on climate change.
RBA keeps its powder dry, but unemployment is set to light the fuse
Despite not moving today, the Reserve Bank's demand that unemployment needs to improve has lowered the hurdle for a rate cut further, argues Stephen Letts.
How is Bolsonaro Doing on Education? A Critical Revision
Opinion by Michael Royster São Paulo, SP – Last month, the Curmudgeon considered the prospects of education after 100 days of the Bolsonaro administration and gave it a relatively high evaluation (4 out of 10). He’s not so sure anymore. The prime reason is the hugely controversial 30 percent cut in aid to federal educational […] The post How is Bolsonaro Doing on Education? A Critical Revision appeared first on The Rio Times.
In one Year, the Number of Foreigners Expelled from Brazil Increased 82 Percent
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The number of foreigners expelled from Brazil increased 82 percent last year. The sanction, applied by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, has increased from 375 people in 2017 to 683 in 2018. This upward trend continues in 2019 as until April 30th of this year […] The post In one Year, the Number of Foreigners Expelled from Brazil Increased 82 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Archaeologists Find 1,000 Year-Old Shamanic Drug Cocktail in Bolivian Andes
[image: The exact chemicals contained within the find include cocaine, benzoylecgonine, harmine, bufotenine and dimethyltryptamine, which are thought to have been used to brew ayahuasca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News,] By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Archaeologists have discovered an astonishing stash of powerful drugs in a 1,000 year-old leather pouch buried in a cave deep in the Bolivian Andes. The pouch, made from three foxes’ snouts stitched together, has shown traces of a number of plant-based psychoactive substances, including the […] The... more »
São Paulo City Hall Signs Contract to Rehabilitate Independence Park
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Parque da Independência (Independence Park) is a famous and one of the most remarkable sightseeing spots in São Paulo and in urgent need of restoration. The City of São Paulo finally signed on Sunday (5th) a contract for the expansion and the rehabilitation of this fabulous […] The post São Paulo City Hall Signs Contract to Rehabilitate Independence Park appeared first on The Rio Times.
Transsexual is Beaten to Death in São Paulo
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Larissa Rodrigues da Silva, a 21-year-old transsexual, was bludgeoned to death on Saturday (4th) at Alameda dos Tacaúnas, in the neighborhood of Saúde, in the South Zone of São Paulo. The case has been recorded as murder. The attacker fled. A witness told the police that […] The post Transsexual is Beaten to Death in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ringo (Arizona History)
Johnny Ringo There are a few scenarios that speculate on the end of Johnny Ringo ( Tombstone, 1993) I enjoy the way that the movie played it. Veteran actors Michael Biehn (played Johnny Ringo) and Val Kilmer (played John [Doc] Holliday) did an excellent job portraying the characters. In fact, the performance is memorable to me even to the moment that I'm writing of the death of Johnny Ringo. Ringo was a friend of the Clantons and McLaurys and disliked the Earp brothers. He may have been involved in the ambush shooting of Virgil Earp that left Earp's arm crippled for the rest of his ... more »
Israeli Assassination Sparks Bloody Weekend
RT America Published on May 6, 2019 The border clashes between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza that led to the death of four of the former and more than 20 of the latter ended with a fragile ceasefire brokered by Egypt. Israel agreed to lift its siege on Gaza and provide water and electricity to …
Trump Tweets Could Scuttle US-China Deal
RT America Published on May 6, 2019 President Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to attribute the improved US economy to tariffs against China and to threaten still more tariffs, causing markets to plunge. This came as a surprise to those expecting the US-China trade negotiations to wrap up in a matter of weeks. RT …
US Acted on Vague Mossad Tip-Off When It Sent Strike Group to Middle East – Report
Smells like a setup for an Israeli Mossad false flag to ignite the Greater Middle East war. – US Acted on Vague Mossad Tip-Off When It Sent Strike Group to Middle East – Report by https://www.rt.com/ A US aircraft carrier group and bomber task force were deployed to the Middle East after a tip-off on …
No Limit: Federal Debt Goes All The Way Up
No Limit: Federal Debt Goes All The Way Up by Jeff Berwick, https://dollarvigilante.com/ The debt ceiling should be called the “debt target” since the US government hits a bullseye every time. The most recent so-called debt limit expired on March 1, 2019, despite the Celebrity-in-Chief’s vows to pay it down—an impossible task at $22 trillion. – So, …
Beijing Puts Army On “Heightened Alert” Over US Warships In South China Sea As Tensions Soar
Beijing Puts Army On “Heightened Alert” Over US Warships In South China Sea As Tensions Soar by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ While investors from around the globe are desperately looking for clues if the simmering trade war between the US and China is about to get rather hot at midnight on Friday, when as the US Trade …
The Human Instrument - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Today is here* *Tomorrow will come* *The now is unattainable to most* *For, the now* *Is a place of new creations* *Clean* *Fresh* *Creations* *Of the Human spirit* *In tune with the Divine* *When in tune* *Or* *Alignment* *The human instrument* *Will play the loveliest of tunes* *Sounds will come into each instrument* *And* *Resonate with many of like kind* *Yes* *The human instrument* *Has the ability * *And * *As well as the capacity* *To play the most beautiful of music* *When aligned with the Divine of Creation* *So* *Build your instruments* *Healthy and... more »
Mining representative urges Australia to join Belt and Road Initiative
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07-May-2019 Mining representative has highlighted the importance of an ongoing trade relationship with China, saying Australia missed an "opportunity" by not signing up to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) earlier.
Germany Proposes $2,800 Fine for Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate
Germany is the next Country in a long line of Countries to propose tough new legislation to increase Vaccinate uptake. The post Germany Proposes $2,800 Fine for Parents Who Don’t Vaccinate appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Boeing’s Crapified Safety Culture: Airline Pressured, Overruled FAA Designees, Told FAA Late of Problems, Gave Inconsistent Stories to 737 Max Customers
The longer you look at Boeing, the uglier it gets.
New Drug Could End HIV Pandemic as Study Finds It Prevents Transmission of the Virus
[image: An person lights candles forming the shape of a ribbon as part of World AIDS Day in Siliguri, West Bengal, India, on Dec. 1, 2018. (Diptendu Dutta/AFP/Getty Images)] The good news is that suppression therapy blocks transmission to partners. This now opens the door to a test and suppress strategy able to slowly eliminate the disease globally. We will ultimately see it off. It is still no cure, but the present state of the cocktail therapy is almost benign and certainly allows victims to actually live out their lives. I have followed this disease from inception and i do ... more »
US Steel Corp to Pour $1 Billion Into Pennsylvania Operations
I may well be old fashioned, but i do not believe the business press on good news until they start investing in the steel mills. They are the ultimate knock on investment. Here we have it and it is only two years into this rising business cycle as well. Granted though that the Obama interlude served to discourage business investment for eight years and that this created a massive pent up demand. We now have experienced two years of Presidential booster-ism which proves to be rather important. After all the economy went on a tear at the gate before he even had a chance to ac... more »
gene drives
This is huge and surely is mimicked in the wild as well. Of course our early focus lies with the low hanging fruit. Yet this also open the door for shifting a population with useful traits as well. How about making a population domesticatable? Today few species are, but a number are hugely prospective. That it has not happened merely confirms that they are not amenable as human attempts will not be scarce. All good as this serves to rapidly alter known populations and to block all forms of d8sease vectors.. *Gene drives* *May 02, 2019* * Driving out a disease on the ris...more »
Why One Corporation Can Dictate Measles Policy in America
[image: vaccine2.PNG] This is disgusting of course. Merck has an effective monopoly and is limiting it to MMR. That the whole MMR protocol was pushed through with falsified science remains unaddressed.What we also know is that some of the adjuants or carriers used are the likely source of serious adverse effects including autism. In short the whole Merck regulatory platform is itself deeply suspect. An open competition would quickly sort all this out through consumer engagement.Universal compliance is not attainable without expensive coercive actions and will never likely be.Ba... more »
Emails show academics' despair over international students
A chain of internal emails shows senior academics at Murdoch University had warned the university for months about underprepared international students struggling to pass courses.
'Healthy' teenager among 10 people dead from influenza outbreak in SA
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Ten people have died from the flu in South Australia already this year, including a teenager as young as 15 who had no pre-existing conditions.
Family sees 'silver lining' in inquest after death of American in NT prison
A full-time psychologist will finally be employed at the crowded Darwin Correctional Centre, following the suicide death of an American man whose requests for help were met with "minimal" and substandard care.
Fasting 'a sign of extremism': Beijing cracks down on Ramadan as activists call for China boycott
As Chinese authorities renew efforts to crack down on Islamic minorities, activists say the threat of arrests is creating a climate of fear in which people "self censor" religious activity and are too afraid to even fast in their own homes.
One Nation senator says scandal-ridden party can better its 2016 success
Despite One Nation being in the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past month, at least one candidate still thinks the party can match or even surpass its result from 2016, when it picked up four senate seats.
Melbourne train departs station with baby on board, but distraught mother left behind
A mother is reunited with her young child after train doors separated them at Southern Cross station, in what Metro staff admit "was a frightening ordeal".
Vegans call for 'suffering' label as seafood industry slams 'fishless tuna'
It looks like canned tuna, tastes like canned tuna, but contains none of it. A new soy-based "fishless tuna" has upset the seafood industry by using a similar name and packaging and marketing itself as a more sustainable alternative.
Bolsonaro Rejects Media Regulation in Brazil
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Jair Bolsonaro ruled out any possibility of regulating the media in the country. This move may come as a surprise to many, who were convinced Brazil was heading for censorship. “In my government, the flame of democracy will be maintained without any regulation of the […] The post Bolsonaro Rejects Media Regulation in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Government Delivered this Year R$319 Million in Security Equipment to Rio
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Federal Intervention Office has invested around R$319 (US$79) million in the purchase of equipment for the police, firefighters and penitentiary operatives of Rio de Janeiro up to April of this year. The federal intervention decree, which passed the management of public security in the state of […] The post Federal Government Delivered this Year R$319 Million in Security Equipment to Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Central Bank to Decide on Wednesday if it Keeps Basic Interest at 6.5 Percent
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of the Central Bank (Banco Central) will hold its third meeting in 2019 today (7th) to set the basic interest rate, (the Selic), currently at 6.5 percent per year. On Wednesday (8th), after the second half of the meeting, the […] The post Central Bank to Decide on Wednesday if it Keeps Basic Interest at 6.5 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* What we saw from William Barr, Trump's Defense Attorney (masquerading as the Attorney General Of The United States) a few days ago, was a continuation of the statements in tonight's meme. According to William Barr and Donald Trump, obstruction of justice is legal and treasonous activity is legal and those who fight against such things are criminals engaged in a coup. In Barr's sick mind, whatever his dictator boss of bosses does is legal. As Nixon once said, "If the president does it, it's not illegal." That's how it works in the Republican mind. It's a creed. In the Rep... more »
Why the U.S. Air Force Might Not Need to Fear Russia's New Stealth Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Sukhoi_T-50_Medvedev-3.jpg] Moscow simply can't build that many of them. *The Russian government tried to spin the decision to curtail the Su-57 effort. “You know that today the Su-57 is considered to be one of the best aircraft produced in the world,” Yuri Borisov, Russia’s deputy defense minister, told a T.V. audience in July 2018. “Consequently, it does not make sense to speed up work on mass-producing the fifth-generation aircraft.”* The Russian defense ministry staged an impressive v... more »
Sig Sauer's P320 Gun Might Be Glock's Worst Nightmare (Or Not?)
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* Here are all the facts. *The biggest opportunity for the P320 is probably coming up with the French military’s upcoming replacement of their older MAC modèle 1950 and PAMAS G1 pistols with a new 9x19mm handgun. France’s national police and paramilitary Gendarmerie already utilize over 200,000 SIG SP2022 handguns and have been largely satisfied with them, continuing orders into 2018. However, the newer P320 might compete and win the upcoming military contract if France is satisfied with the P320’s features.* When a variant of the SIG Sauer P32... more »
Joint Russian-Syrian attack devastates jihadist forces in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 A.M.) – Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s attempted bombardment of the Hmeimim Airbase on Monday did not go as planned for the jihadist group as the Russian air defenses managed to destroy all of the attack drones. Following the attempted jihadist drone attack on the Hmeimim Airbase near the coastal city of Jableh, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US may attempt to assassinate Venezuela’s Maduro: ex-UN rapporteur
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The attempted coup to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is not going well, as opposition leader Juan Guaido has been unable to convince high-ranking officials and military personnel to abandon the leader of the Bolivarian Republic. In a new interview with Russia’s Sputnik News Agency, Alfred de Zayas, an American […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force launches massive assault across western Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force launched a massive assault across western Idlib last night, targeting several areas controlled by the jihadist rebels near the Turkish border. Led by their Sukhoi jets, the Russian Air Force began their assault shortly after 9:00 P.M. (local time). The Russian Air Force would then unleash […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese military placed on high alert, warns US to leave South China Sea
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The Chinese military was ordered to stay on high alert and to take all necessary measures to protect national sovereignty after U.S. warships entered the South China Sea waters on Monday. According to Colonel Li Huamin, a spokesperson of the Southern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army, their forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Stemming The Surge In Anti-Semitism And Other Forms Of Terror
One can argue that Anti-Semitism is not dissimilar to the abhorrent terror attacks one witnesses on a virtually daily basis. These include (often retaliatory) acts of violence and/or hate speech with the perpetrators being mainly right-wing groups such as White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis, Muslims/Arabs.
Mobile App helps attendees get the most of Food Safety Summit
CHICAGO — The Food Safety Summit, which continues here today, has been on the cutting edge since its inception and remains there. Mobile apps for conferences and events have gone in the blink of an eye from rarely seen to absolutely necessary. Again this year there is an FSS mobile app. It is chock-full of... Continue Reading
CDHP warns public not to eat oysters from Baja after 12 illnesses reported
The California Department of Public Health is recommending that consumers avoid eating raw oysters harvested from Estero El Cardon in Baja California Sur, Mexico, because they are linked to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses in California. A dozen people reported illness in February, March, and April after consuming raw oysters sold by restaurants and retailers... Continue Reading
Report of allergic reaction sparks recall of Gia Russa bread crumbs
ICCO Cheese Company Inc. is recalling some of its canned Gia Russa branded bread crumbs because an investigation after a consumer complaint found an ingredient supplier’s product tested positive for walnuts and pecans. Federal law requires food companies to specifically declare known allergens on labels. Known allergens covered by the law include tree nuts. “This... Continue Reading
Atlantic Salmon Strips recalled in Canada for possible Listeria contamination
DOM International Ltd. in Ottawa is recalling Dom Reserve brand “Atlantic Salmon Strips Hot Smoked Cracked Black Pepper” from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products are sold at retail outlets in Ontario, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The agency warned consumers not to eat the recalled product.... Continue Reading
"The Two Things Buffett Can’t Buy"
*"The Two Things Buffett Can’t Buy"* By Bill Bonner "When you were younger you used to fasten your own belt and go wherever you wished. But then you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you, and take you where you do not wish to go." – Jesus of Nazareth (John 21:18) YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "In an Irish bar on a Sunday evening…“Let me tell you the story…” began a man at the bar. “They’re all dead now, so I can tell it…” *Still Homeless: *We are still homeless… wandering like a gypsy… blown from place to place like a dried-up leaf… We fin... more »
Eight Killed During Police Anti-Crime Operation in Rio Slum
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – At least eight people died when police raided a drug-scarred Rio de Janeiro neighborhood on Monday, amid a sharp jump in police killing of suspected criminals in the state that underlines the tough new security measures favored by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. The raid began around 11 am, […] The post Eight Killed During Police Anti-Crime Operation in Rio Slum appeared first on The Rio Times.
TV from Sevastopol, Crimea
In Sevastopol, Crimea at the museum honoring those who fought and died during the German fascist invasion & occupation during WW II. Also news about US deployment of THAAD 'missile defense' system in Romania. More encroachment on Russia's borders - imagine if Russia was deploying missiles in Canada and Mexico. What would Washington do? See that article *here*
'I'm untouchable': Court hears police recorded phone calls of mother charged over sons' deaths
Townsville mother Leeann Eatts fails in her second bid for bail on manslaughter charges after her two young sons drowned in the Ross River while unsupervised earlier this year.
New York wiped out during international space experts' asteroid defence simulation
Some of the biggest brains in the international space community come together to defend Earth against a fictional catastrophic asteroid threat — with varied success.
Shed 26 protesters urge developer to consider alternatives to demolition
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About 150 people have protested outside a much-loved shed in Port Adelaide, calling on its developer to consider renewal options that have proved successful elsewhere.
Staff at mental health service work in 'survival mode', new report finds
Staff at a South Australian mental health service work in "survival mode" and incidents of physical harm, verbal abuse and belittling are common, according to a new SA Health review.
RBA leaves rates on hold but odds of cut soon remain high
Despite market anticipation the Reserve Bank might cut interest rates this month, it has kept them on hold for the 30th consecutive meeting.
Meth users could be locked up in crisis centres under $42.5 million WA drug plan
Controversial plans to lock up methamphetamine users in crisis accommodation will be investigated as part of the WA Government’s $42.5 million response to a report on combating the drug.
Independents band together to take on political parties in federal election
Prominent independent candidates in the federal election, many of whom pose a real to threat to incumbent Coalition MPs, are pledging to work together cooperatively in the new parliament, saying the time for political parties is moving on.
One man confirmed dead after boat overturns and sinks near Carnac Island off Perth's coast
Emergency crews rush to site near Fremantle after a rescue beacon is activated this morning, pulling two men from the water before confirming one of them has since died.
Inquest hears Sydney father shot in back at park he used for extramarital affairs
An inquest hears Momtaz Kabbout was on his knees when he was shot five times in his head and back at a Lansdowne park, but why the father-of-three was murdered is less clear.
Should landlords be able to charge a pet bond so you can keep your pooch?
Trying to find a rental property is rarely a walk in the park, but it's even harder if you have a pet. Are pet bonds the answer, or do they add another financial hurdle to finding a home?
May 7th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #838
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Tuesday May 7th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Forest Fire Devastation
Eight years ago, a tree fell on a power line near Los Alamos, New Mexico and started a large fire. Global warming apparently makes trees fall on power lines. Because …. science. Jury finds power companies mostly liable for Las … Continue reading →
Will the U.S. Start a War Against Iran?
The US announced plans to park warships on Iran's doorstep and tries to depict Iran as the provocateur. What gives?
How major banks turned a blind eye to the theft of billions of pounds of public money
Leaked documents provide a colourful behind-the-scenes account of a massive carbon credit fraud that stretched across Europe
Carroll's interview with Susskind
On his Mindscape Podcast (RSS subscribe URL), Sean Carroll published an unusually good 74-minute-long interview with Leonard Susskind: Episode 45: Leonard Susskind on Quantum Information, Quantum Gravity, and Holography (audio) https://chtbl.com/track/15E2/traffic.libsyn.com/seancarroll/leonard-susskind2.mp3 Both men are very good speakers and in this case, especially because he has avoided words like "many worlds" (he preferred "agnostic"), "Donald", and others, I could have subscribed to nearly 100% of Susskind's statements. Susskind was introduced as a visionary, storyteller, men... more »
Patriot Humor – Parasites
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Media’s Covington Obsessives Skip Disturbing Video Of Muslim Kids Reading Death Poetry
By Tim Graham ~ Ryan Saavedra of the Daily Wire did a little Internet searching to reveal the differing “news judgment” on Catholic kids vs. Muslim kids. He tweeted on Saturday: CNN wrote 23 articles on Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann CNN has *not* reported on the kids in Philadelphia who were allegedly singing about […]
Iran Vows To Restart Part Of Its Nuclear Program
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a ceremony marking national Workers' Week in Tehran, Iran April 30, 2019. Official Iranian President website/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters: **Iran to restart some nuclear activity in response to U.S. withdrawal from nuclear deal* GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran will restart part of its halted nuclear program in response to the U.S. withdrawal from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal but does not itself plan to pull out of the agreement, the state-run IRIB news agency reported on Monday. Citing a source close to an official commission which oversees ... more »
China Is Using The NSA's Hacking Tools To Attack U.S. Allies
The server room at Symantec in Culver City, Calif. The company provided the first evidence that Chinese state-sponsored hackers had acquired some of the National Security Agency’s cybertools before other hackers.CreditCreditMichal Czerwonka for The New York Times *New York Times: **How Chinese Spies Got the N.S.A.’s Hacking Tools, and Used Them for Attacks* Chinese intelligence agents acquired National Security Agency hacking tools and repurposed them in 2016 to attack American allies and private companies in Europe and Asia, a leading cybersecurity firm has discovered. The episod... more »
Ilargi: Renewables Are Dead
How Germany's failure to meet renewable energy targets demonstrates that renewables won't be able to meet current and expected production needs.
US Deploying Aircraft Carriers to Encircle Iran
RT America Published on May 6, 2019 In what has been called a “clear and unmistakable” warning to Iran, the White House announced it is deploying an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. US National Security Advisor John Bolton said the United States is not seeking war, but is reacting to a series of …
US Intends to Provoke Iran for Israel’s Sake – Former Pentagon Official
RT America Published on May 6, 2019 The US is sending the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force to the Persian Gulf to “send a clear and unmistakable message to the Iranian regime.” National security advisor John Bolton announced the plan on Sunday and said it was in response to …
Israel: Netanyahu Says Gaza Campaign Not Over After Ceasefire Reached
Ruptly Published on May 6, 2019 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “that this is not the end of the campaign,” on Monday after a ceasefire brokered in the early morning brought an end to Israeli-Palestinian hostilities which had intensified over the weekend. “I have instructed [the military] to be prepared going forward and I …
‘You’re Called Fake News’: Lavrov Shoots Down CNN’s ‘Fake Question’ on Venezuela
‘You’re Called Fake News’: Lavrov Shoots Down CNN’s ‘Fake Question’ on Venezuela by https://www.rt.com/ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov joked that CNN was “fake news” and described the network quizzing him about Moscow’s hypothetical response to a possible US intervention in Venezuela as a “fake question.” – Lavrov had a brief press conference following his …
US State Department Publishes, Then Deletes Sadistic Venezuela Hit List Boasting of Economic Ruin
US State Department Publishes, Then Deletes Sadistic Venezuela Hit List Boasting of Economic Ruin by Anya Parampil, https://www.mintpressnews.com/ The Grayzone obtained a list of “key outcomes” on Venezuela deleted out of apparent embarrassment by the State Department. It boasts of wrecking the nation’s economy, destabilizing its military, and puppeteering its political opposition. – Grayzone — …
Curse of the London Gold Fix Strikes Again as SocGen Abandons Ship
Curse of the London Gold Fix Strikes Again as SocGen Abandons Ship by Ronan Manly, BullionStar.com,via https://www.zerohedge.com/ News last week from the LBMA that French bank Societe Generale (SocGen) has resigned as a market maker for gold and silver continues an exodus from the London bullion markets that has included such former heavyweight bullion banks as Barclays, …
Wars and Rumors of Wars: Why is the World Racing Toward World War III?
TruNews Streamed live 6 hours ago Godcast title 5/6/19: Wars and Rumors of Wars: Why is the World Racing Toward World War III? Today on TRUNEWS, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart explore the global war options taking place around the world. The USS Abraham Lincoln is underway to challenge Iran, US warships are challenging the …
Lavrov Slams US for Running an Unprecedented Campaign to Oust Legitimate Venezuelan Authorities
RT Published on May 6, 2019 During a media conference with his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed the US for running an unprecedented campaign to oust legitimate Venezuelan authorities just like they did in Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya. end
Activists Slam Western Media for Providing Cover as Israel Bombs Gaza
Activists Slam Western Media for Providing Cover as Israel Bombs Gaza by https://www.trtworld.com/ The media often distorts the Palestinian struggle for self-determination against the occupation, and the recent Israeli bombardment of Gaza provides one such damaging example. – In one of the most serious escalations of violence seen in recent years, Israel has fired hundreds …
Tom Horn: The Rabbis, Donald Trump And The Building of the 3rd Temple
Prophecy Watchers Published on May 6, 2019 As 3rd Temple fever heats up in Israel, most evangelical Christians understand the ramifications of this historic and prophetic event. Of course that 3rd Temple the Jewish people so desire will one day become the home of the Antichrist. Rumors of the “Trump Peace Plan” litter the Internet, …
US Deploys Carrier Strike Group to Middle East in Message to Iran
RT Published on May 6, 2019 White House national security adviser John Bolton said in a statement on Sunday night that the US is deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force to the U.S. Central Command region, an area that includes the Middle East. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9tqx end
Israel And Palestine Reach Ceasefire After 2 Days of Mutual Bombing
RT Published on May 6, 2019 Hamas and Israel have reached a ceasefire agreement, according to Palestinian and other media, following two days of intense cross-border confrontation between Gaza and its neighbor, in which both sides suffered casualties. The ceasefire was expected to go into effect at 4:30 am on Monday (01:30 GMT), according to …
Asteroids May Hit Earth, Say Scientists at NASA Conference
RT America Published on May 2, 2019 NASA is holding a conference in College Park, Maryland to discuss the possibility of asteroids striking the Earth. Among the speakers were NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green and Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye. RT’s Ashlee Banks reports from the scene. end
US Warships Sail Through Disputed South China Sea as Trump Prompts Trade War Escalation with Beijing
US Warships Sail Through Disputed South China Sea as Trump Prompts Trade War Escalation with Beijing by https://www.rt.com/ Two US warships have sailed through the South China Sea, a move that has angered Beijing. The naval maneuver comes a day after Donald Trump threatened China with more tariffs as part of an ongoing trade war. …
John Williams: The Economy is Tanking
Recession Already in Place, Watch Out – John Williams by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) You might be wondering why the Trump Administration is calling for rate cuts and money printing with all the good news about the economy. Economist John Williams of ShadowStats.com knows why and contends, “We have a recession in place. It’s just …
The Pride of the U.S. Navy: Why This Aircraft Carrier Will Dominate for Decades
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. James Griffin - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 171112-N-LB724-346 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Comm] Meet the Nimitz. *Today’s average sixty-four-jet air wing is significantly smaller than its predecessors, with three squadron of Super Hornets, a half-size squadron of Growlers, and two squadrons of older FA-18C/D Hornet jets which are transitioning to new F-35C Lightning stealt... more »
THE DIVIDER-IN-CHIEFDonald Trump’s goal is, and has always been,...
Robert Reich - 23 hours ago
*THE DIVIDER-IN-CHIEF* Donald Trump’s goal is, and has always been, division and disunion. It’s how he keeps himself the center of attention, fuels his base and ensures that no matter what facts are revealed, his followers will stick by him. But there’s *another* reason Trump aims to divide—and why he pours salt into the nation’s deepest wounds over ethnicity, immigration, race and gender. He wants to distract attention from the biggest and most threatening divide of all: the widening imbalance of wealth and power between the vast majority, who have little or none, and a tiny min... more »
FBI Scheduled to Make Court Filing on Release of Comey Journal Tomorrow…
It is worth remembering a recent court filing by the FBI where we discover James Comey documented each “Crossfire Hurricane” intelligence decision. Within the CYA memos Comey included the ID of code-named spies in a journal of sorts, that remains … Continue reading →
Fleecing The Flock
*Evil Incarnate I* Most people who have heard of David Bossie know him as the chief of the right-wing advocacy group, Citizens United, the well-funded operation that lucked out when it persuaded a deluded, corporatist Supreme Court to basically neuter campaign finance regulations. Bossie was donated by Robert Mercer, his ultimate boss, to Trump as a deputy campaign manager. Currently, Bossie owns and runs a far right scam operation, the Presidential Coalition LLC, which pretends to collect contributions for Republican candidates from small donor Trumpists but uses the money to enri... more »
México: Productores de leche se rebelan contra el TLC
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
07-May-2019 Por Jesús Francisco Sánchez | 6-5-19 México: Productores de leche se rebelan contra el TLC Productores enfrentaron importaciones que inundaron el mercado con leche de baja calidad Los productores de leche se rebelan contra la renegociación del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC): este instrumento representó durante más de 23 años un duro golpe a los pequeños y medianos productores que enfrentaron la acometida de importaciones que inundaron el mercado con leche de baja calidad, de saldos que no (...)
Presidente electo de Panamá quiere revisar los TLC con EEUU y Centroamérica
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
07-May-2019 El Presidente electo de Panamá, Laurentino Cortizo, dijo querer revisar los tratados de libre comercio con Estados Unidos y Centroamérica y que hará respetar el nombre de su país manchado por estar en listas de paraísos fiscales.
La campaña “No a los tratados de comercio e inversión” pide el fin del arbitraje entre inversionistas y estados
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
07-May-2019 Para la campaña “No a los tratados de comercio e inversión” resulta inaceptable que exista un sistema de justicia paralelo al que las multinacionales puedan acudir para desafiar una decisión de un parlamento o gobierno por supuestamente perjudicar sus expectativas de ganancias.
T-MEC podría poner en riesgo al campo mexicano
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
07-May-2019 Campesinos aseguran que con este tratado se vulnera la propiedad de las semillas, así como su exclusividad y uso por parte de transnacionales.
Congreso de EEUU podría ratificar el TLC con México y Canadá
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
06-May-2019 El vicepresidente estadounidense, Mike Pence, estimó el viernes que el Congreso estadounidense ratificará el tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC), el acuerdo de libre comercio de América del Norte que sustituye al TLCAN.
Carta al Pueblo y al Senado de Chile: Es imprescindible rechazar el TPP
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
06-May-2019 Desde el Movimiento Agroecológico de América Latina y el Caribe (MAELA) nos solidarizamos con las luchas de todos los Pueblos que rechazan el TPP e instamos al Senado de Chile a oir su reclamo y prestar atención a la alerta que les transmiten para evitar la pérdida de su Soberanía y la entrega de su patrimonio.
TPP-11: El Mercurio en defensa de las Multinacionales y del modelo de desarrollo neoliberal chileno
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
03-May-2019 Lo que por supuesto la línea editorial Mercurial, calla y niega, es que detrás del rechazo al TPP, emerge por primera vez en todos estos los años de post dictadura, un vasto, diverso y unitario movimiento de trabajadores y movimientos sociales, los que desde el 2015, se articularon en la Plataforma de Organizaciones Chile Mejor sin TPP...
Retail sales drag continues as record trade boom rolls on
The retail and trade figures for March were fairly patchy but, if anything, both pointed to a softer domestic economy.
Reuters journalists freed after more than 500 days behind bars
Just In - 1 day ago
Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walk free from prison after spending more than 500 days behind bars.
Trump tees up top civilian gong for golfer Tiger Woods
Just In - 1 day ago
Golfing great Tiger Woods, a long-time business associate of Donald Trump, now has a Presidential Medal of Freedom to add to his trophy cabinet.
Female mine workers asked about toilet habits, use of 'she-wee' device
Female workers at central Queensland mine sites are surveyed about their use of feminine hygiene products, with the company saying it is part of an audit of female equipment and facilities, but the miners' union claims it is a move by the company to reduce toilet breaks.
Northern Territory debt to grow to $6.2 billion next financial year
In the face of ongoing budgetary woes, the NT's debt will grow to $6.2 billion in 2019-20 — the equivalent of $33,000 for every man, woman and child — as the Labor Government wrestles with an ailing economy and shrinking population.
Clive Palmer loses bid to delay federal election results until WA polls close
A challenge from Clive Palmer to ban the Australian Electoral Commission from revealing preference results before all polls have closed is dismissed by the High Court.
Woman charged after Prime Minister egged at CWA event
Just In - 1 day ago
Police charge a woman with common assault after the Prime Minister is egged while meeting with delegates from the Country Women's Association in Albury, on the NSW-Victorian border.
The 'buzz' of swimming with icebergs – naked
Swimming in icy water is not something everyone aspires to do but it should be, according to an outdoor swimming enthusiast.
APRadio Election Issues Podcast
Harry and Mike discuss One Nation’s candidate Steve Dixon being removed from the party over strip club night out has now backfired big time. Recorded history of convicted crooks in parliament is covered. How to vote and test the AEC provided practice voting forms online so you know the ropes on polling day. Rod Culleton […]
Jihadists suffer heavy losses in failed counter-offensive in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies launched a heavy counter-assault in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate on Monday evening. The goal of this counter-assault was to retake all the points they lost to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) during the day on Monday. According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-05
This is a summary of 17 AMN articles on the following subjects: Gaza, Israel, Palestinians Killed, Rockets, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Aleppo, Azaz, Russia, Turkey, YPG, Hama, Guaido, Maduro, Venezuela, US, Latakia, Kobani, Idlib, Rocket Fire. Categories covered in this brief: Middleeast, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Musical Interlude: Amethystium, "Hymnody"
Amethystium, "Hymnody"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Drifting through the one-horned constellation Monoceros, these dusty streamers and new born stars are part of the active Monoceros R2 star-forming region, embedded in a giant molecular cloud. The cosmic scene was recorded by the VISTA survey telescope in near-infrared light. Visible light images show dusty NGC 2170, seen here just right of center, as a complex of bluish reflection nebulae. *Click image for larger size.* But this penetrating near-infrared view reveals telltale signs of ongoing star formation and massive young stars otherwise hidden by the dust. Energetic winds and r... more »
Chet Raymo, “At Home In An Infinite Universe”
*“At Home In An Infinite Universe”* by Chet Raymo “They are questions that bedeviled thinkers for thousands of years: Is the universe infinite or finite, eternal or of a finite age? It is certainly hard to imagine a universe that extends without limit in every direction, or a universe without a beginning or end. It is equally difficult to imagine a finite universe; what is beyond the edge? Or a beginning or end in time; how can something come from nothing? how can what is cease to be? The problems are so intractable philosophically that their resolution has generally been left to ... more »
"Don't Give Up..."
◆ Jason Mraz, “I Won't Give Up”
"Sometimes You Do..."
"I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do." ~ "Harper Lee", "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Watch This F-22 In All Its Glory Doing Something Amazing At Night
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://sldinfo.com/gallery/aircraft-for-acc-story-october-2015/f-22-raptor-refueling/] This is a skill that takes pilots a long time to master. *Check this amazing footage out. * A video recently uploaded to YouTube includes rare footage of U.S. F-22 Raptors refueling during an anti-ISIS operation over the Middle East. According to the Aviationist, the footage was captured from a KC-10 Extender tanker assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. The Aviationist also reports that the video, part of which was filmed ... more »
Recently, an Unprecedented “Malicious Cyber Event” Disrupted Grid Operations in the US
By Dagny Taggart A “cyber event” interrupted grid operations in parts of the western United States in early March, but the hack was just disclosed... more »
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