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Ebola: the latest developments
I've warned often enough about the dangers of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo. Aesop, over at Raconteur Report, has done the same. I don't see any point in doing so again - if people haven't listened before, they won't listen now. Instead, I'll just point out that events are proceeding almost exactly as Aesop and I have predicted they would. Click each headline below for more information. *1. Ebola reaches Uganda* Uganda announced two more cases of Ebola on Wednesday - a grandmother and a three-year-old boy, confirming that a deadly outbreak has spread for the first time bey... more »
Breakfast of Champions: New Tests Reveal Unsafe Levels of Glyphosate in Children’s Cereals
New study finds unsafe level of glyphosate revenues in breakfast cereals, against a backdrop of accelerating (and so far successful) product liability lawsuits against Bayer.
Despite Idlib Ceasefire Limited Fighting Continues...Airstrikes Quieter
*Following up on... * - Breaking: Russia (Initiated) & Turkey Broker Complete Ceasefire in Idlib *Will this latest limited fighting break the ceasefire? Or is this typical of the skirmishes that continue until the ceasefire takes full hold?* *NYT's * *"Russia and Turkey, two of the dominant foreign powers in the area, had negotiated what Russian state news agencies said was a cease-fire between the groups. It took effect on Wednesday, briefly ending more than six weeks of fighting, bombing and shelling as the Syrian government moved to reclaim parts of the northwest.* *The t... more »
Tech Insider Blows Whistle on How Pinterest Listed Top Pro-Life Site as Porn, “Bible Verses” Censored
The Synagogue of Satan is putting the squeeze on all Conservatives, Christians .. and like minded people. The squeeze started around June 2017 (Yes, 2 years ago!). I don’t need to be a genius to understand that countless people like me have been freezed out of WordPress, social media … because of their agenda of …
American Medical Association Attempts Run Around at Parental Rights: Let Kids Make Own Vaccine Decisions
Members of the American Medical Association voted this week to support state policies that would allow minors to override their parent’s objections to vaccinations. Moving forward, the AMA will encourage state lawmakers to institute comprehensive vaccine and minor consent policies,... more »
School Nurse Assaults Bronx New York Boy with HPV Vaccination
NOTE: I've had a very good relationship with the school nurses over the years. Their job has become 1000x more challenging than they ever imagined. I've never been shamed or bullied when it comes to my girls' health. But I'm... more »
Secrecy and Lies: Chernobyl and the U.S. Government
After the crisis was brought under control, the Soviets continued to maintain as much secrecy as they could. The post Secrecy and Lies: Chernobyl and the U.S. Government appeared first on The Duran.
‘Make Russia Prostrate Again’ Is the Only Thing US Democrats and Republicans Can Agree on
One of Donald Trump’s main pledges on the 2016 campaign trail was to rekindle the dying embers of US-Russia relations, which had been undergoing a mini Ice Age under Barack Obama, his ballyhooed ‘reset’ notwithstanding. The post ‘Make Russia Prostrate Again’ Is the Only Thing US Democrats and Republicans Can Agree on appeared first on The Duran.
Is Moldova the next Ukraine?
Moldova and Romania can unite to re-form Greater Romania, but only if unionist forces manage to convince Washington and Moscow to agree to a settlement. The post Is Moldova the next Ukraine? appeared first on The Duran.
Russia renames many airports after Christian saints [Video]
Russia's Christian identity is massively important for the spiritual security of the Russian population, and as a hedge against globalism. The post Russia renames many airports after Christian saints [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Executives of 180 companies come out in support of abortion
Cultural Marxism is revealed in many opponents of Georgia's pro-life laws, as elites support abortion - because it saves them money. The post Executives of 180 companies come out in support of abortion appeared first on The Duran.
US says Iran was behind attacks on Oman Gulf tankers, sends destroyer to scene
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says America believes Iran is responsible for the attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman, based on its intelligence of the type of weapons used and level of expertise needed to execute the strikes.
Man's 'suspicious' death on NSW south coast caused by pet dog
Detectives believe a man who died in a Nowra unit suffered horrific injuries caused by his dog after he suffered an epileptic seizure. It's the latest in a string of recent fatal dog attacks.
Live: Sharks travel to Canberra to face in-form Raiders
The Raiders host the Sharks in a top-eight clash at a chilly Canberra Stadium, with State of Origin spots up for grabs ahead of Game Two. Follow our live NRL ScoreCentre.
Live: Tigers desperate to rebound against Crows in Adelaide
The Tigers are looking to avoid a three-match losing streak but they are meeting a confident Crows outfit at Adelaide Oval in Thursday night AFL. Follow our live ScoreCentre.
Port Beach buildings on verge of collapse as weekend storms wash away Perth coastline
The City of Fremantle is dumping tonnes of sand in front of buildings teetering on the edge of collapse into the ocean, after recent storms severely eroded the beach and much of the dunes at Port Beach.
'It is devastating': Pedestrian killed by van identified as father-of-two
Muhammad Iqbal was two days away from starting a new job when he was struck by a van on a walk in Adelaide's west on Monday. Now, local community groups are fundraising to help send his body home.
Teen charged with animal cruelty over viral video showing emu being plucked alive
A teenager is charged with animal cruelty over a social media video, which allegedly shows a distressed emu being plucked as onlookers laugh.
Public servant's decade-plus fight to have insurer pay for ironing, gym sessions continues
How long does it take to decide whether the Government insurer is liable to pay for personal gym sessions and ironing? A recent case suggests it could take more than 11 years for it to even be considered.
Inside the Melbourne basketball factory that produced Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons is the most famous alumnus of Box Hill Senior Secondary College, but 120 other former students are following in his footsteps and playing college basketball in the US.
Militants suffer heavy losses in failed offensive in southwestern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a powerful attack on the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) positions in southwestern Idlib last night. Using the cover of night, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies stormed the Syrian Arab Army’s positions at the eastern and northeastern axes of Qasabiyah. For nearly two hours, the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army strikes Turkish military post in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Turkish military has come under attack this morning after the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) fired several artillery shells towards their observation post in northwestern Hama. According to a local report, the Syrian Arab Army fired several artillery shells towards the town of Sheir Magher, which is where the Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Air Force resumes airstrikes over Idlib after failed ceasefire
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) has resumed their airstrikes over the Idlib Governorate, today, after a brief hiatus due to the ceasefire that was brokered by the Russian and Turkish armed forces. According to a report from northern Hama, the Syrian Air Force began their airstrikes over the southern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large Turkish military convoy heads to western Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – The Turkish military sent a large convoy to the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate, opposition activists reported this morning. According to the opposition activists, the Turkish military entered the Idlib Governorate from the Hatay Province; they eventually made their way to the Jisr Al-Shughour District. The activists added that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rebel sleeper cell attacks Syrian intelligence forces in northern Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – A Free Syrian Army (FSA) sleeper cell attacked a Syrian intelligence post in northern Daraa, today, killing at least two officers. According to a local source, the Free Syrian Army sleeper cell carried out the attack at an intelligence post south of Busra Al-Harir. Following the attack, the Free Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran doesn’t want war, but ready to give ‘firm’ response: Rouhani
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commented on the ongoing tension between Iran and the United States while speaking to the press alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tehran on Wednesday, marking the first visit to Iran by a Japanese Prime Minister since the 1979 revolution. Rouhani stated during the press […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists launch big assault to expel Syrian Army from SW Idlib after ceasefire rejection
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a heavy assault in southwestern Idlib last night, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the Jabal Al-Zawiya region. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels began their attack by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s defenses at the town of Qasabiyah. A fierce battle […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Public health journal retracts paper on austerity for “inaccurate and misleading results”
The American Journal of Public Health has retracted a controversial 2018 paper on the effects of economic austerity in Spain because it contained “inaccurate and misleading” results linking those policies to a massive spike in premature deaths. The journal also has published a second piece, by a different group of authors, refuting the central claim … Continue reading Public health journal retracts paper on austerity for “inaccurate and misleading results”
Florida Bay islands grow in size
“Instead of inundation from sea level rise, 80% of assessed Florida Bay (USA) islands grew in area during 1953-2014, prototyping a global-scale trend in island resistance to rising seas.” click here
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From Jenna Orkin "Biggest Animal Disease Outbreak Ever" Has Already Killed Millions...And There's "No Way To Stop It" The Uninhabitable EarthFamine, economic collapse, a sun that cooks us: What climate change could wreak — sooner than you think.San Francisco hotter than Vegas as it shatters record high amid extreme heat wave UK weather latest: Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning over flooding as month's rain set to fall in six hours Under Trump arms deal, high-tech U.S. bombs to be built in Saudi Arabia Democrats in Congress say the administration should not hand the Saudis va... more »
Leaked Messages Confirm: Imprisonment of Brazil’s Lula da Silva was Politically Motivated
Real News Network interview with Mike Fox discussing ramifications of documents released by the Intercept, revealing political motivations behind former Brazilian president Lula da Silva's prosecution and conviction.
Israel vs. North Korea: How F-4 Phantoms Went to War Against Pyongyang's Mig-21s
*Dario Leone* *History, Middle East* [image: By Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK - F-4E Phantom - RIAT 2017, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61288699] Did you know this? *“Seconds later we saw them, two MiGs. Crossover and the two of us engaged them. One MiG disappeared the other MiG remained for a 1-vs-2 air combat,” Gur, former Israeli Air Force F-4 crew member.* During the Yom Kippur War the Israeli Air Force (IAF) actually faced an Arab coalition, rather than the Egyptian Air Force in the south and the Syrian Air Force in the north. Fighter s... more »
How This Genius Marine's Research Will Save Lives
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://my.nps.edu/-/marine-s-thesis-honored-with-multiple-student-awards] Here's what her research into body armor and weight tells us. Fifteen pounds. That seems to be what separates a high-performing Marine from eventually becoming a combat casualty, according to new research carried out by a Marine captain at the Naval Postgraduate School. In her award-winning master's thesis, titled Paying For Weight In Blood: An Analysis of Weight and Protection Level of a Combat Load During Tactical Operations, Capt. Courtney Thompson argue... more »
Everyone Should Consider.....The Wisdom of Nikola Tesla
*Please click on the image to enlarge it for clearer reading* *Note: **I cannot verify that Tesla actually said this but do believe in the truth of the above statement.*
Friendship with ATR and Grover Norquist
I have met the President of the Americans for Tax Reforms (ATR), Grover Norquist, also visited their office in Washington DC, first time in 2004. I was then an Atlas' International Fellow and was meeting free market leaders in the US. I have no photo of that meeting in 2004, but the 2nd time I met Grover again and his ATR team was in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2007. ATR, IPN and several other free market think tanks sponsored the first Pacific Rim Policy Exchange (I shortened it to PRPX). Below from left, with ______, me, Mr. You of the Japanese for Tax Reforms (JTR), Grover and his wife. ... more »
Adding to Planetary Alarm Bells, Top US Finance Official Warns Climate Crisis a Recipe for Global Economic Collapse
CFTC Commissioner Rostin Behnam says, "As most of the world's markets and market regulators are taking steps towards assessing and mitigating the current and potential threats of climate change, we in the U.S. must also demand action from all segments of the public and private sectors, including this agency."
ALS-ATA 7th Friedman Conf Sydney, some photos
Some of my photos during the Australian Libertarian Society (ALS), Australian Taxpayers Association (ATA) + World Taxpayers Association (WTA) conferences in Sydney last May 23-26, 2019. Here, 3rd night during the Sydney Harbour night cruise, we watched Vivid Sydney, have a program and party inside the big boat. Most photos from the ATA fb page. Second night, gala dinner by ATA, ALS and Tax and Super Australia. Among the huge free market gala dinner I have attended. Tim Andrews, then ATA Exec. Director, posted this last June 10: *When looking at the success of the Friedman Conferen... more »
'Angry and upset': Unions condemn executive pay freeze plan
A key element of the NT Government's budget repair plan is in limbo, with a union saying it has received legal advice that public service executives cannot be forced to sign pay freeze agreements.
British Home Secretary receives extradition request for Julian Assange
British Home Secretary Sajid Javid receives an extradition request to send WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, where he is expected to face charges that he conspired to hack government computers and violated as espionage law.
Facebook accused of siding with violent regimes after blocking access to accountability tool
Facebook restricts public access to Graph Search, a feature that has been used to pursue war criminals, expose human rights abuses and identify corrupt officials.
Dover case arising from banking royal commission hits court
The first trial arising from the banking royal commission has wrapped up, with an already shuttered financial planner accused of misleading and deceptive conduct.
Partner of missing American woman charged with her murder
The partner of missing American woman Priscilla Brooten is charged with her murder, almost a year after she disappeared from their Brisbane home.
Police officer accused of multiple rapes makes first appearance in court
The 52-year-old police officer, who cannot be named, is charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent in relation to two separate alleged victims.
Fashion house Carolina Herrera accused of cultural appropriation
The Mexican government accuses New York-based fashion house Carolina Herrera of culturally appropriating Indigenous patterns and textiles in its Resort 2020 collection.
Trump says 'nothing wrong' with accepting dirt on 2020 rivals, but colleagues disagree
US President Donald Trump says he would see nothing wrong in accepting damaging information on future political opponents, drawing a strong rebuke from colleagues in Congress.
Faceoff: America's SR-71 Spy Plane vs. Russia's MiG-21 (Who Wins?)
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: By SSgt. Bill Thompson, USAF - U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: DF-ST-83-03352, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=13141218] A classic cold war aerial test of wills. As we have explained in a previous article, retired Soviet MiG-31 pilot Major Mikhail Myagkiy took part in several intercept attempts on SR-71 Blackbirds participating in Peacetime Aerial Reconnaissance Operations Program (PAROP) missions to the Barents Sea area. According to his logbook Myagkiy has conducted 14 successful SR-71 intercepts: 21 Au... more »
Want a .40 Caliber Pistol? There Are Your Best Options.
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: Sig Sauer] The best of the best. Times are always changing, and that certainly applies to the gun world. A current trend that we are seeing now is a resurgence of the 9mm at the expense of the .40 S&W. For instance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently switched from the .40 S&W to the 9mm Luger, specifically switching from the Glock 22 and 23 to the Glock 17 and 19. The United States military very strongly considered switching to .40, but ultimately stuck with the 9mm when they selected the SIG Sauer M17 as their new service we... more »
“I Have no Ideologies, I am an IT Worker,” Says Lava Jato Alleged Hacker
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Regional Prosecutor José Robalinho Cavalcanti, former president of the Brazilian Federal Prosecutor’s Association and a candidate of the list to be the new Federal Prosecutor General, exchanged messages on Tuesday night, June 11th, with an individual claiming to be the hacker who has recently attacked […] The post “I Have no Ideologies, I am an IT Worker,” Says Lava Jato Alleged Hacker appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eating Eggs, Pork, and Chicken in Europe Increases Deforestation in Brazil
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The environmental organization Greenpeace alerted on Tuesday, June 11th, that eating eggs, chicken or pork in Europe increases deforestation in Brazil and Argentina. The NGO notes that large-scale imports of transgenic soybeans are increasingly encouraging Latin American producers to ravage forests to plant the oilseed, used to feed […] The post Eating Eggs, Pork, and Chicken in Europe Increases Deforestation in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
95.4 Percent of Tourists Intend to Return to Brazil, Says Survey
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Most of the foreign tourists who visited Brazil in 2018 intend to return, according to the International Tourist Demand results. The study conducted by the Economic Research Institute Foundation (FIPE) evaluated the profile, habits, and perception of 39,000 travelers of different nationalities, where 95.4 percent of respondents […] The post 95.4 Percent of Tourists Intend to Return to Brazil, Says Survey appeared first on The Rio Times.
ILO Includes Brazil in List of Countries Suspected of Violating Labor Rights
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The International Labor Organization (ILO) has included Brazil in the list of countries suspected of violating labor rights. Representatives of employers and workers participating in the 108th International Labour Conference, held by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, drew up the list of the 24 […] The post ILO Includes Brazil in List of Countries Suspected of Violating Labor Rights appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wendy’s Has Launched a Very Cool Campaign to Encourage Adoption
I have not paid attention to adoption itself. Yet a child is valuable and a mother is equally as valuable. We no longer live in a culture that allowed those values to be deeply discounted. In fact my first economic rule is that the principle role of governance is to establish and pay for the base price itself to critically avoid an excess of opportunism that damages morality itself. After all we can agree that it is not moral to sell a pregnant girl into slavery. So why is it actually happening? It happens because specific labor markets have not been properly bid through acti... more »
Boeing Built Deadly Assumptions Into 737 Max, Blind to a Late Design Change
There is nothing like two essentially identical crash events to prove the existence of a design failure. It is also possible that because of departmentalization, that no single decision is too blame. This is a really good reason to dump the doctrine of compartmentalization and replace it rigorously with the Rule of Twelve. Yet departmentalization happens to be the cheap way of securing your data, but at the expense of technical security. What is clear though is that they knew enough after the first crash to look at the sensor system where they immediately discovered the ... more »
How the Right to Legal Abortion Changed the Arc of All Women’s Lives
Not quite. What changed things was real birth control. The abortion problem is a problem that was altered by the perception that arc had in fact changed and the obvious desire to fit into that arc. Women today do want to avoid motherhood in order to establish their place in life. Then they want safe and easy births in their late thirties as well. This is of course a propaganda piece supporting the abortion industry as it is. We have plenty of problems there. The BIG problem is cultural and what has to change is that we must first eliminate poverty. After that we need to side... more »
Curiosity strikes clay in new samples, further proving Mars' watery past
Ultimately this is all great news. What it really means though is that we have wet rocks deep underground and thus what will turn out to be an ocean of water. It would never have been possible to sustain a wet surface for the millions of years needed to produce clay and stratification without the crust been saturated just like Earth. Thus going to Mars means quickly driving an incline tunnel deep into the bedrock to produce initial habitats and eventual access to water which then provides support for deep growing caves whose size can be much larger than we experience on Earth.... more »
The September 9th asteroid should be nuked
The contemporary public discussions are largely dominated by people who are either totally dishonest, or lack the basic education or intelligence, or have lost any sense of proportion, usually because of some intense ideological brainwashing they have been subjected to. A comparison to show that point: several U.S. presidential candidates want to spend $5 trillion over a decade (just in the U.S.) to fight a completely non-existent threat of "climate change". On the other hand, some people who have never dared to criticize the climate hysteria are fighting against a $29 billion spendi... more »
The Philippines’ counterrevolution from above
After failing to assemble a critical mass that aggressively rallies for his policies, Duterte is leading a top-down insurgency to overturn to overturn the liberal-democratic establishment. The post The Philippines’ counterrevolution from above appeared first on New Mandala.
“I feel blessed (to be a Singaporean)”: MY Bridge of Light by the Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC
Part 2 of this 3-part series on the SG Bicentennial explores MY Bridge of Light, a community play sponsored by the official bicentennial fund. The post “I feel blessed (to be a Singaporean)”: MY Bridge of Light by the Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC appeared first on New Mandala.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* "Hi, I'm Lindsey Graham. I'm not just complicit. I'm an accessory to treason! No, not a mere accessory. Let me be clear! I'm fully in Trump's world, now. I'm all in with the treason thing!" What does Lindsey Graham eat for lunch, now? Probably caviar and borscht, with a side of Burger King Whoppers and "Freedom Fries." Choke on it, Lindsey. Well there you have it. Lindsey Graham loves Donald Trump because Trump has let Lindsey Graham into his world, his magnificent bigly world of racism, misogyny, homophobia, religious bigotry, maximum sleaze business practices, and co... more »
Putin Sets The Table To Leave The Dollar Behind — Gold Backed Cryptocurrency to Use as Global Trade Settlement
Putin Sets The Table To Leave The Dollar Behind — Gold Backed Cryptocurrency to Use as Global Trade Settlement by Rory for The Daily Coin This is twice that Russian President Putin has said on the global stage the Federal Reserve Note no longer deserves the status and privilege of “world reserve currency” that allows unlimited …
‘The US is Spying on Everyone!’ China Accuses Washington of Conducting Worldwide Cyber Espionage to Remain as a Superpower
‘The US is Spying on Everyone!’ China Accuses Washington of Conducting Worldwide Cyber Espionage to Remain as a Superpower by TRACY YOU FOR MAILONLINE, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ * Beijing’s mouthpiece People’s Daily said the U.S. had been monitoring the world * Commentary claimed that Washington was afraid of losing its dominant status * Washington had accused Chinese …
Hong Kong’s Caught In A Color Revolution Crisis
The largely grassroots movement that’s organically sprung up in Hong Kong might be mostly comprised of well-intended people, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it has all the hallmarks of a Color Revolution and could very easily be hijacked by foreign forces and their extremist collaborators in […]
Gayle's Law loophole draws concern from union
The nurses' union says a law requiring remote health workers to be accompanied when going on unscheduled or after-hours callouts is being undermined by the State Government.
Adani has the green light. Will it put its money where its mouth is?
The most divisive project in recent Australian history can finally break ground. But sceptics still struggle to see how Adani will turn a profit from a remote thermal coal mine in the era of the Paris climate agreement.
Vegemite oatmeal and tomato jelly: the weirdest ways Vegemite has been consumed
Vegemite hit shelves for the first time 96 years ago today, and oh how we have enjoyed it since. From mixing it with rissoles to something called a Vegemite Lifesaver, here are some weird and wonderful ways Australians have consumed the delicious spread through history.
Encephalitis from lychees kills 31 children in India, officials say
At least 31 children have died in northern India in the last 10 days, and dozens more have been hospitalised, from a deadly brain disease believed to be linked to a toxic substance found in lychee fruit, health officials say.
Remote Indigenous children at risk as antibiotic resistance grows
With skin sores, respiratory tract and ear infections and sore throats common in remote Indigenous communities, experts are urging immediate action to combat the rising rates of antibiotic resistance.
ACTU boss returns from overseas trip early to deal with union crisis, tells John Setka to resign
High-profile union boss John Setka has rejected ACTU boss Sally McManus's call for him to resign from his role leading the Victoria branch of the CFMEU as a scandal surrounding him engulfs his union.
'Callous act': Man who decapitated, buried housemate found guilty of murder
Darren Ward Gale is found guilty of murdering his former housemate Noel Joseph Ingham, whose headless body was found in a shallow grave in Tasmania in 2016.
Native animals as pets helps fight reptile smuggling
Allowing people to have native animals as pets could be the key to saving Australia's fauna and guard against reptile smuggling, academic says.
'Make up your own mind': Mount Wellington summit ride price, rooftop amphitheatre revealed
The company behind the cable car proposal for Hobart's kunanyi/Mount Wellington will charge $64 per Tasmanian family per ride and says it now wants to build an amphitheatre on top of the mountain.
Port player to go on leave with mental health issues
Port Adelaide defender Matthew Broadbent is given a leave of absence from playing, joining a growing list of players taking a break from the AFL with mental health issues.
'I am a patriot': Accused Afghan Files whistleblower speaks outside court
The man accused of leaking The Afghan Files to the ABC, a case that last week led to raids on the national broadcaster's headquarters, faces the ACT Supreme Court for the first time since being committed for trial.
'Blatant, organised riot': Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam blasts protesters over violence
Government offices in the city shut down on Thursday, a day after protesters took to the streets demonstrating against changes to an extradition law that could see people sent to China for trial.
Orphaned lambs don knitted NRL jumpers as winter frost bites
A colourful initiative to help lambs left orphaned by the drought has gained worldwide traction and has been saving lives — as well as bringing joy to farmers.
Boris Johnson sidesteps cocaine questions as he kicks off bid to become British PM
Boris Johnson, the favourite for the top job nearly three years after he led the referendum campaign to leave the EU, dodges questions about his purported cocaine use, telling a campaign launch the public wants politicians to focus on plans for the country.
"For This Is What We Do..."
“For this is what we do. Put one foot forward and then the other. Lift our eyes to the snarl and smile of the world once more. Think. Act. Feel. Add our little consequence to the tides of good and evil that flood and drain the world. Drag our shadowed crosses into the hope of another night. Push our brave hearts into the promise of a new day. With love: the passionate search for truth other than our own. With longing: the pure, ineffable yearning to be saved. For so long as fate keeps waiting, we live on. God help us. God forgive us. We live on.” - Gregory David Roberts, “Shantaram”
"Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent"
*"Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song* * Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent"* By Melanie Curtin "Everyone knows they need to manage their stress. When things get difficult at work, school, or in your personal life, you can use as many tips, tricks, and techniques as you can get to calm your nerves. So here's a science-backed one: make a playlist of the 10 songs found to be the most relaxing on earth. Sound therapies have long been popular as a way of relaxing and restoring one's health. For centuries, indigenous cultures have used music to enhance well-being and improve health... more »
Suburbs included in Telstra’s 5G hotspot launch
Australia has taken the first step towards a national 5G digital transition, with Telstra’s new mobile network launching across the country to "improve speed and connectivity" like never before. Announced at Telstra's flagship store, the long anticipated 5G network was launched through two new products that have since gone live in selective suburbs.
“The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease”
*“The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions * *Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease”* by Maria Popova "I had lived thirty good years before enduring my first food poisoning - odds quite fortunate in the grand scheme of things, but miserably unfortunate in the immediate experience of it. I found myself completely incapacitated to erect the pillars of my daily life - too cognitively foggy to read and write, too physically weak to work out or even meditate. The temporary disability soon elevated the assault on my mind and body to a new height of anguish: an intense experie... more »
Violent Deaths Continue Falling in Brazil; Murders Fell 23 Percent through April
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil recorded a 23 percent drop in violent deaths in the first four months of this year compared to the same period in 2018. This is shown in the national homicide index created by news site G1, based on official data from the 26 states and the […] The post Violent Deaths Continue Falling in Brazil; Murders Fell 23 Percent through April appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Health Watchdog Wants to Allow Medical Marijuana Plantations
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The measures are part of a proposal submitted by Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) on Tuesday, June 11th, to try to liberalize the cultivation of cannabis in Brazil, with a focus on research and the production of medicinal products. The proposal will now be submitted for public […] The post Brazilian Health Watchdog Wants to Allow Medical Marijuana Plantations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Lacks Insecticide to Fight Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The state of Rio de Janeiro is short of insecticides used to contain adult Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes, carriers of zika, chikungunya, and dengue fever. The stabilization of the stock is dependent on the release of pesticides by the Ministry of Health, which are purchased through international bidding. […] The post Rio Lacks Insecticide to Fight Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika appeared first on The Rio Times.
Residents Take Action at Garden of Allah in Rio de Janeiro
By Harold Emert RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Concerned about the decadence of one of Rio de Janeiro’s once lovely landmarks, residents of Leblon, Lagoa, and Ipanema have banded together to clean up and renovate Jardim de Alá (Garden of Allah). Calling their association “Friends of Jardim de Alá,” they complain of beggars sleeping on […] The post Residents Take Action at Garden of Allah in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Public Prosecutor Receives 4,300 Reports of Child Labor Yearly
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From 2014 to 2018, the Labor Public Prosecutor (MPT) registered over 21,000 reports of child labor. The MPT estimates that there are 4,300 reports of child labor per year. A total of 968 lawsuits were filed and 5,990 conduct adjustment agreements were signed, an administrative tool to […] The post Brazil’s Public Prosecutor Receives 4,300 Reports of Child Labor Yearly appeared first on The Rio Times.
Labor Productivity in Brazil Retreats 1.1 Percent in the First Quarter
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Amid a scenario of declining economic power and growth in casual employment, labor productivity in the economy has shrunk again in the first quarter, according to a study by the Brazilian Institute of Economics of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (IBRE/FGV) obtained exclusively by Estadão/Broadcast. Productivity per work […] The post Labor Productivity in Brazil Retreats 1.1 Percent in the First Quarter appeared first on The Rio Times.
Percentage of Indebted Families in Brazil Reaches 63.4 Percent
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Family indebtedness registered the fifth consecutive hike in May, according to a survey released by the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services, and Tourism (CNC) on Tuesday, June 11th. Last month, the percentage of indebted Brazilian families reached 63.4 percent, an increase of 0.7 percentage points […] The post Percentage of Indebted Families in Brazil Reaches 63.4 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
General Price Index in Brazil Accumulates Inflation of 6.44 Percent in 12 Months
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The General Price Index – Market (IGP-M), used in the readjustment of rental contracts, rose 0.73 percent in the first half of this year. According to the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), the rate is higher than that recorded in the first preliminary in May (0.58 percent). With […] The post General Price Index in Brazil Accumulates Inflation of 6.44 Percent in 12 Months appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
Hong Kong extradition protests leaves city in shock https://t.co/6otqVIJPx3 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 13, 2019 Hong Kong faces growing international pressure over a controversial extradition bill that prompted violent street protests https://t.co/6aEAOetC9e 📷 @AntAFP pic.twitter.com/fYIDibWUJN — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 13, 2019 Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi airport, coalition vows to retaliate https://t.co/tlSbjTSFw3 pic.twitter.com/4x9H3pd3Tc — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 13, 2019 There will not be a Fort Trump in Poland. But there will be 1,000 more US t... more »
The only “climate emergency” is in news media reporting of it, not climate
“This comes one month after The Guardian, a prominent U.K. newspaper, discarded climate change in favor of more alarming terms, like “climate emergency, crisis or breakdown.” click here
"The Price You Pay for Survival"
*"The Price You Pay for Survival"* by Selco "I am not alone. He’s here now. Sometimes I think he’s gone then he flies back in the morning or at noon or in the night. A bird no one wants. He’s mine My bird of pain. He doesn’t sing, that bird, swaying on the bough." - Charles Bukowski "For all people out there, who carry this ugly bird on their shoulders. Anxiety, phobias, PTSD, depression… are just words. For the people who have not experienced it personally, those words cannot portray feelings of being lost, alone and cornered while you are fighting for air, or simply thinking th... more »
‘Deaths Of Despair’ In The U.S. Hit Record High – So How Bad Will Things Get When Society Starts To Completely Collapse?
*"‘Deaths Of Despair’ In The U.S. Hit Record High – * *So How Bad Will Things Get When Society Starts To Completely Collapse?"* by Michael Snyder "According to a shocking new report from the Commonwealth Fund, the suicide rate in the United States is the highest that it has ever been before. Sadly, the same thing can be said about the death rates from drug overdoses and alcohol. All three death rates are at an all-time record high, and yet our society is still fairly stable at the moment. So if we are seeing this many “deaths of despair” right now, what in the world are things going ... more »
June 13th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #875
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 →
Thursday June 13th – 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 →
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 12th June 2019
TonyfromOz at Trump Lauds Departing Press Chief Sanders As ‘Special Person’ For Doing ‘An Incredible Job’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
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 […]
YouTube To Ban And Remove Thousands Of Videos
PA Pundits - International at Trump Lauds Departing Press Chief Sanders As ‘Special Person’ For Doing ‘An Incredible Job’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Corinne Weaver ~ The #VoxAdpocalypse is steadily growing worse as the media has called for YouTube to ban and censor more people. YouTube announced on June 5 that it would be removing “hundreds of thousands” more videos because of its newer, harsher policies. CNN reported on June 12 that despite these new policies, figures […]
Climate Security Confusion Abounds
PA Pundits - International at Trump Lauds Departing Press Chief Sanders As ‘Special Person’ For Doing ‘An Incredible Job’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The news media has been reporting what looks like a conflict within the Trump Administration, over the national security implications of climate change. Supposedly the conflict is between military and intelligence reports describing serious security implications and the Administrations position that climate change is not a serious threat. There may […]
Why Volkswagen Workers Should Be Wary Of Unionizing
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By Rachel Greszler ~ More than 1,700 Volkswagen Chattanooga workers will head to the polls Wednesday through Friday this week to vote on a consequential measure: whether or not to unionize. A recent New York Times article should come as a warning sign to Volkswagen workers. The article depicts Rick Marsh, a longtime GM worker […]
The F-22 Raptor Has One Problem That Won't Ever Be Solved
*TNI Staff* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Samuel Eckholm)] No more can be built. Why? *The time and money needed to develop and build a new F-22s would take money away from PCA and other Air Force program that are more relevant to the 2030 fight. Even an export version of the F-22—should one have been developed—would have used up scarce resources. “The costs to restart production of the F-22 would be extensive even with the involvement of foreign partners,” the report states. “Just as F-22 production would compete for fiscal and contractor resourc... more »
Agent Orange, Exposed: How U.S. Chemical Warfare In Vietnam Unleashed a Disaster
*Jason von Meding* *History, Asia* [image: By USAF - U.S. Air Force photo 020926-O-9999G-001 from the USAF website, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30842] A real tragedy. In the end, the military campaign was called Operation Ranch Hand, but it originally went by a more appropriately hellish appellation: Operation Hades. As part of this Vietnam War effort, from 1961 to 1971, the United States sprayed over 73 million liters of chemical agents on the country to strip away the vegetation that provided cover for Vietcong troops in “enemy territory.” U... more »
Picture Of The Day
U.S. Marine Corps *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this link .... *You Have To See These Pics Of Marine MV-22s And CH-53s Executing A Giant Elephant Walk *(Warzone/The Drive).
Sikorsky Will Build The U.S. President's New Marine One Helicopter
*Popular Mechanics*:* Sikorsky Will Build the President's New Marine One Helicopter* The VH-92A helicopter will carry the President of the United States and his entourage. The U.S. Navy has awarded $542 million contract to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, to build six new VH-92A helicopters. The helicopters will replace the current VH-3D and VH-60N helicopters used to ferry the President of the United States and his staff worldwide. Today’s contract is for six VH-92A twin-engine helicopters. Two helicopters are already in testing and the Marines will eventually order a fin... more »
Last summer’s outbreaks turn attention to cyclosporiasis
Between a free webcast at noon today and the public release last Thursday of a blue-chip report, that uncomfortable to talk about intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis is finally getting its due. It’s uncomfortable for many to think about because it’s caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. And as recently as the late 1990s,... Continue Reading
NAO report finds problems with UK food safety system
The food safety and standards system in the United Kingdom is showing signs of “strain,” according to a report by the country’s National Audit Office (NAO). The report discusses at the effectiveness of current regulations to ensure that food is safe and is what it says it is. It covers food safety controls and food... Continue Reading
Study finds Listeria virulence depends on food type
Scientists have found the virulence of Listeria differs depending on the food type, discovering that dairy products are contaminated with the most virulent bacteria. Researchers from the Pasteur Institute, the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), and the University of Paris said the discovery paves the way for more effective measures to... Continue Reading
Israel won’t allow enemies to setup ‘attack’ bases near border after Syria strike: Netanyahu
In a rare apparent acknowledgment of Israel’s military operations in Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli Defense Forces were working systematically to prevent Tel Aviv’s enemies from gaining a foothold near borders “We respond with attacks and force to every attack against us. But we are not only taking action after the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-06-11
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Libya, Triploli, Syria, Turkey, YPG, Kabani, Latakia, Houthi, Najran, Saudi, Hama, Idlib, Russia, Israel, Nablus, Palestine, West_Bank, India, ISIS, Kashmir, Deir_Ezzor, US, Sweden, Palmyra, Aleppo, Arctic. Categories covered in this brief: North-Africa, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, Middleeast, Palestine, World-News Let us know how you […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Interview at Agenda, One News
My taped video interview about the continuing power supply problem was posted this morning at Agenda hosted by Cito Beltran, at ONE News PH. Thanks Ms. Knadine Brecio for the interview. See my previous column, https://www.bworldonline.com/power-shortage-as-election-issue/ Last Tuesday I also have a live Interview at One Newsroom hosted by Ms. Shawn Yao and Charles Lejano, on various economic issues. Thanks to Madelaine Lacson for inviting me. Last April 29, I was one of three guests in a live interview of “Agenda” by Cito Beltran (seated rightmost). My co-panelists were Paolo of ... more »
When salad turns toxic: pesticides in 70% of US Produce
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Everyone loves a fresh garden salad, but are you sure the ingredients you’re using — the vegetables and fruits — are as healthy as they appear to be? You may need to take a closer look: According to an analysis conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) based on […] The post When salad turns toxic: pesticides in 70% of US Produce appeared first on Health Nut News.
Canada bans all captive whales and dolphins
Whales and dolphins in Canada will soon be guaranteed freedom from captivity when a federal “Free Willy” bill becomes law at the end of June. Under the new legislation, which indicates a change in how Canadians are thinking, it will be illegal to breed dolphins or whales, or keep them in captivity. The law was […] The post Canada bans all captive whales and dolphins appeared first on Health Nut News.
New Air Force One Jets Will Be Delivering Less Than What Was Promised
*Warzone/The Drive:* *New Air Force One Jets To Have 1,200 Nautical Miles Less Range Than Originally Required* Details about this reduced requirement, among others, have emerged along with news that the White House wants the planes delivered sooner. A new Pentagon report to Congress reportedly says that the two future Air Force One replacement aircraft, which won't have a mid-air refueling capability, will have an approximate maximum range that is over 1,000 miles less than originally planned. The pair of modified Boeing 747-8is, which will be designated VC-25Bs, will have a numbe... more »
This Former CIA Targeting Officer Talks On How The U.S. 'Hunts' Terrorists
The CIA seal is displayed in the lobby of CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. (File Photo) *CBS:* *Former CIA targeting officer talks about post-9/11 hunt for terrorists* In the tumultuous months following the 9/11 attacks, as scores of U.S. intelligence analysts and operations officers were enlisted in determining whether there was any connection between Iraq and al-Qaeda, former CIA analyst and targeting officer Nada Bakos recalled the mounting pressure for answers that came from certain corners of the George W. Bush administration. "[T]he issue of whether or not Iraq was connect... more »
The erosion of partisan loyalty and polarisation in Malaysia?
Party-hopping and partisan polarisation have characterised the post-GE14 landscape. What are the implications? The post The erosion of partisan loyalty and polarisation in Malaysia? appeared first on New Mandala.
Ocean SSTs Cooled in May
Originally posted on Science Matters: The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major…
People Want Impeachment Hearings, Not Fake Impeachment Hearings
Yesterday, AOC was on CNN talking about impeachment-- or lack thereof. Asked if she was satisfied with the way Pelosi is handling-- or not handling-- this whole mess, she replied, "personally, I am not... I think that an impeachment inquiry is right on our doorstep... If now isn't the time... what is the bar, what is the line that we're waiting to be crossed for an impeachment inquiry, and so far it doesn't seem like there is one... And so without a clear boundary, it seems as though we're kind of sitting on our hands. So, if now isn't the time, then I think a lot of folks would l... more »
Netflix's new drama revives controversy over Trump's infamous death penalty ad
The new Netflix miniseries, When They See Us, has revived debate around Donald Trump's controversial role in the so-called Central Park Jogger case, which saw five young men wrongly convicted of rape.
'We're ready to start work': Adani mine passes final environmental approval
After nearly nine years in the planning, fierce protests and endless political debate, mining giant Adani is granted its final environmental approval and can now begin work on its Carmichael mine.
Propaganda Is The Root Of All Our Problems
A new article by Forbes reports that the CEO of Crowdstrike, the extremely shady cybersecurity corporation which was foundational in the construction of the official CIA/CNN Russian hacking narrative, is now a billionaire. George Kurtz ascended to the billionaire rankings on the back of soaring […]
Devin Nunes and Mark Meadows Discuss Corruption Within FBI/DOJ and “New Whistle-blowers” Coming Forward……
HPSCI ranking member Devin Nunes appears with judiciary committee member Mark Meadows to discuss today’s HPSCI hearing, corruption within the DOJ/FBI, and the current NYT story about AG Bill Barr questioning the CIA construct of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment. … Continue reading →
President Trump and First Lady Melania Host Polish-American Reception – (Video and Transcript)…
This evening President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host a reception for Poland’s first couple, President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda. The reception included dignitaries, politicians, business leaders and friends from the Polish-American community. [Video and … Continue reading →
Baby Isabella would not stop crying, so her father fatally shook her and threw her to the ground
A fatigued Perth father jailed for life for murdering his baby daughter was working overnight as a supermarket baker and caring for the child during the day when he snapped.
Gabriele Grunewald dies of cancer after a decade of inspiration on and off the track
Gabriele Grunewald embarked on a decade-long professional career despite discovering she had incurable cancer in 2009, inspiring others with her bravery.
Matildas back in the game after win over Brazil despite VAR controversy
The Matildas mount a stunning comeback from 2-0 down in the first half to emerge victorious over familiar foes Brazil at the Women's World Cup in France.
Melbourne man sentenced to 24 years' jail for murder of member of rival family
Ali Chaouk, who murdered a member of a rival family in a dispute over a car lent for a wedding, and then made a relative take the fall for him, must serve a non-parole period of 18 years.
'You've got fluids leaking out': Costs of moving dead bodies spiralling out of control in NT
A Senate inquiry in the Northern Territory reveals decomposing bodies are being transported on ageing aircraft without refrigeration, potentially posing a massive biohazard risk.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, raping 7yo in toilet while on parole
Anthony Sampieri pleads guilty to abducting, raping and choking a young girl in the toilets of a Sydney dance studio last year — the 55-year-old is a convicted sex offender who was also accused of filming the assault.
Groom charged with murder of his brother days before wedding
Police charge a Sunshine Coast groom with murder after allegedly stabbing his brother to death following a "very violent argument" days before a planned wedding.
World's largest sovereign wealth fund to dump billions in coal investments
Norway's parliament has approved tighter investment rules that could see it ditch its stakes in mining giants Glencore, BHP and Anglo American, as well as energy generator AGL.
Once the night parrot's enemy, feral cats could soon be key to rare bird's survival
In a bid to boost the population of one of Australia's rarest birds, researchers from the University of Queensland embark on a new feral cat control program.
Afterpay's compliance with anti-money laundering laws under scrutiny
The buy now, pay later company has been ordered by AUSTRAC to appoint an external auditor to assess its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Brothers shot by Victorian police 'radicalised' before NSW jail time
The brothers shot by police in Barnawartha North yesterday were radicalised before going to jail last year, NSW Corrective Services allege, as counterterrorism police say one of the men had been on their radar for at least two years.
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