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Place blame for recent tornadoes where It belongs
Tragically, there is nothing unique about the number or severity of more than 55 devastating tornadoes that tore through communities. The post Place blame for recent tornadoes where It belongs appeared first on CFACT.
We're here at soggy, wet Lakeside
We left Columbus about 10:30 and were unpacked and settled about 2:30. We're nursing along one of the two potted flowers (impatiens) we brought along, because it apparently hadn't been watered at home! The one we had on the deck looks fine. Loretta (gardener) has put in some lovely plants along the east side of the cottage, but some of the plants didn't make it through the winter that were put in Spring 2018. We always put impatiens along the street, but this year also turned that over to Loretta. Bob's knees just can't handle it anymore, and besides, ours never looked good until ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin China and Russia to close ranks in united front against American pressure following Xi Jinping’s meeting with Vladimir Putin Trump administration providing ‘false’ information about Gulf of Oman attack, says Japanese tanker owner Iran Has Little to Gain From Oman Tanker Attacks Scientists warn of threat to ancient Queensland oasis from Adani mineSatellites show 740 square kilometres of rainforest cleared in 30 daysPentagon’s greenhouse gas emissions higher than Sweden or Portugal, study finds Aren't delirious Democrats now accusing Team Obama of treason? Seven Reasons ... more »
Climate change mitigation programs do not help the poor
“The claim that aggressive climate change mitigation programs helps the poor is egregiously misleading. Modern coal plants are a success story, as pollutants emitted have fallen dramatically with technological improvements over the past several decades.”click here
ICYMI: BBQ And Blues Edition (6/15)
Today in our city park you can listen to jazz and blues all day while sampling a variety of barbecue offerings. Now don't you wish you lived near me? In the meantime, here is some reading for you. Remember to share. *Better Schools Won't Fix America* Another wealthy reformster figures out that ed reform is on the wrong path. *She Left The Education Department For Groups It Curbed; Now She's Back * Yet another fox lands a sweet henhouse gig. Hoping Americans we'll be defended from predatory for-profit scam colleges? This lady is not going to help. *Churn and Burn * Turns out th... more »
A pocket magnet with 45.5 tesla: a revolution for LHC/FCC?
Pavel has pointed out that I overlooked a remarkable paper on experimental physics in Nature: 45.5-tesla direct-current magnetic field generated with a high-temperature superconducting magnet (by Hahn, Kim, 9 more) Magnets are cool. When we were 10 or so, our class would work in nearby gardens. Some of the greenhouses were covered by plastic films that were attached by... wonderful square magnets, 10 x 10 x 2 cm or so. I was facing a dilemma: on one hand, the founder of Czechoslovakia Prof Thomas Garrigue Masaryk taught us "don't be afraid and don't steal". On the other hand, the ma... more »
Maloney back in the halves as NSW make seven changes for Origin II
NSW makes a massive seven changes for the must-win Origin II in Perth on Sunday, led by the return of James Maloney to the halves — while injury forces two changes for Queensland.
National (Upside Down) Flag Day
By Cathy Jameson June 14th, Flag Day Dear Diary, Wherever we lived when I was a child, we had a flag. At one house, where we had a flagpole in our front yard, one of us kids had the job... more »
Happy Father's Day
We'd like to wish our readers who are Dads, StepDads, Grandfathers and other versions of a Father a very happy Father's Day 2019. A Father protects his family. Feeds them. Houses them. Makes sure they have the basics and if... more »
US Poised to Approve Shipping LNG by Rail for Export With No New Safety Rules
Trump administration soon to allow massive trains to transport LNG in unit trains 100 cars long and for the express purpose of moving LNG to export facilities - with scant regard for safety consequences.
The Seed That We Are - The Wisdom of Omraam Mikael Aivanhow
*The Seed That We Are - is destined to become a tree of life* "Humans are like seeds thrown into the world by the Creator. Each seed carries within it the image of divine perfection and its predestination is to sprout and grow until it becomes a tree. While it is already wonderful to be a seed, it is even more desirable to become a tree with roots, a trunk, branches, leaves, flowers and fruit that will in turn produce seeds. By striving to gradually improve each of our manifestations, we come closer to the perfection our heavenly Father has in mind for us. We bear the imprint of t... more »
A wolf pair had settled in the Netherlands for the first time in over a century.
Peaceful co-existence between wolves and sheep farmers is possible, says regional director Europe at International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Joep van Mierlo. It was Omroep Gelderland that bagged the scoop on May 19th: a wolf pair had settled in the Netherlands for the first time in over a century. The two were spotted in the Veluwe national park. The news was greeted with whoops of delight by many but the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is afraid that others are less enthusiastic and may take action. Judging from the emotional responses triggered by the return of ... more »
In 2010, the U.S. Army Was Stalked By A Mysterious Enemy Sniper
*War Is Boring* *History, Middle East* [image: (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)] How did they stop this foe? Gunfire and rockets erupted on both sides of the American patrol. It was the night of March 28, 2010, in Kunar province, along the Pakistani border in eastern Afghanistan. The ambush was one of at least two apparently coordinated attacks that struck U.S. Army forces operating from two small bases in the province’s main river valley. Rockets exploded harmlessly against the sides of the thickly-armored American vehicles. While the soldiers, from 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry ... more »
Battle of the Generals: Eisenhower vs. MacArthur (Who Was Better?)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Air and Space Museum No. 306-FS-237-2 - U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: HD-SN-98-07598, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3168023] We have a few ideas. Two of America’s most famous senior commanders to emerge from World War II were Generals of the Army Douglas MacArthur and Dwight D. Eisenhower. These officers were largely responsible for command decisions that resulted in Allied victories in the South Pacific and in Europe. While both are rightly regarded as victors, their personalities and the... more »
The Army's Old Beretta M9: Just How Good Is It?
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10531397] Obsolete? Now that the Beretta M9 9mm service pistol is in the process of being phased out in favor of the SIG Sauer M17 pistol (AKA the P320) one can’t help but ask: does the Beretta M9/92 pistol in general still have a place in the 21st Century? The Beretta is indeed an aged pistol. It’s an aluminum framed, double action single action auto in an era where polymer framed striker fired pistols rule the roost. And the fact that the military has decided to part w... more »
Success: After Almost 70 years, a Korean War POW's Remains Are Finally Coming Home
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * A big day. On Saturday, the remains of a Korean War POW who was declared Missing in Action (MIA) in 1950, will be coming home to Massachusetts. *(This first appeared in Task and Purpose earlier in the week.)* Army Sgt. George Schipani — a 19-year-old soldier with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division —took part in the Battle of Unsan in North Korea, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). His battalion was "struck by enemy units of the Chinese People's Volunteer Forces." Schipani was reported MIA o... more »
US And Iran Step Up the Blame Game Over Suspected Attack on Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman
RT Published on Jun 15, 2019 Despite accusations from Washington, Iran has no motive for instigating the attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, analysts told RT, stressing that the suspicious incident has harmed, rather than helped, Tehran. Iran rescued 44 sailors from two tankers, ‘Front Altair’ and ‘Kokuka Courageous,’ after the vessels …
Israel Deliberately Wounding Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
Israel Deliberately Wounding Palestinian Civilians in Gaza by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ A new World Heath Organization report on Gaza this month made for shocking reading. But as usual when it comes to our hopelessly Israel-sympathetic media, there was barely a whisper about it in the “mainstream” papers. It states that in the course of the year following …
Americans Believe in Aliens as Much as They Believe in God Now
RT America Published on Jun 14, 2019 Rejoice, humans! For they shall save us! I mean, hopefully… – Illuminist social engineers have been waging a psychological warfare on the sheeple for the 70+ years, in the movies, TV channels, social media …. UFO sightings, “Alien” abductions …. These are NOT “Aliens” but are fallen angels, …
Flashback May 2019: NATO Ally Spain Pulls Warship from US Strike Group ‘to Avoid Being Dragged into Conflict with Iran’
NATO Ally Spain Pulls Warship from US Strike Group ‘to Avoid Being Dragged into Conflict with Iran’ by https://www.rt.com/, 14 May 2019 Spain has withdrawn a frigate which was part of a US combat group traveling to the Persian Gulf to ‘send a message’ to Iran. Madrid has signaled that the operation falls outside of …
The Empire’s Ending In Moral & Financial Bankruptcy – Is Pompeo Lying Again?
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jun 14, 2019 America was never meant to be an Empire. Liberty and Empire are mutually exclusive. But alas the road of Empire was taken long before any of us were born, and it has been in steady decline for the last 50 years. Empires always end in a melange of …
Aftermath of Israeli Forces Multiple Airstrikes in the Southern Gaza Strip
RT Published on Jun 14, 2019 Footage shows damage near the coast purportedly caused by the airstrikes, no injuries reported. The airstrikes came after a rocket hit a religious school in the southern Israeli town of Sderot, according to IDF. end
In Bid to Create a One World Monetary System, Facebook Launching New Cryptocurrency ‘Libra’ That was Originally Called ‘Globalcoin’
In Bid to Create a One World Monetary System, Facebook Launching New Cryptocurrency ‘Libra’ That was Originally Called ‘Globalcoin’ by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The cryptocurrency is reported to be called Libra and will be revealed on June 18, with plans to release the coin fully in 2020. It’s expected to act as a “stablecoin” meaning …
Turning Away from the Dollar: Russia & EU Keen on Switching to National Currencies for Mutual Trade
Turning Away from the Dollar: Russia & EU Keen on Switching to National Currencies for Mutual Trade by https://www.rt.com/ Moscow and Brussels are keen on quickly extending the use of the ruble and the euro to bilateral payments, the Russian Finance Minister said, after a meeting with the European Commission for Energy Union’s vice-president. During …
US Seeks to ‘Build International Consensus’ Blaming Iran for Tanker Attacks
US Seeks to ‘Build International Consensus’ Blaming Iran for Tanker Attacks by Jessica Glenza in New York, @JessicaGlenza, https://www.theguardian.com/international Defense chief says attack was not just ‘US situation’, as UK joins Washington in accusing Iran and Saudi Arabia calls for ‘rapid’ response – The US is hoping to “build international consensus” around what officials claim …
Dem Congressman: Would Anyone Be Surprised If Bolton Got U.S. into Iran War Over ‘Very, Very Questionable Intelligence?’
MSNBC June 16, 2019 Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) joins Alex Witt to discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, including his concern that the U.S. is heading toward a war with Iran following the Trump administration’s conclusion that Iran attacked oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Quigley also weighs in on …
Intelligence Experts Question Iran Video: ‘U.S. Track Record on Ginning Up Evidence for War is Not Good’
Intelligence Experts Question Iran Video: ‘U.S. Track Record on Ginning Up Evidence for War is Not Good’ by JONATHAN BRODER, https://www.newsweek.com/ The black and white surveillance video is exceedingly grainy. It shows what U.S. military officials say is an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp patrol boat bobbing alongside the Kokuka Courageous, one of the two tankers …
“No One Else Wants War”: Vijay Prashad on U.S. Aggression Toward Iran
Democracy Now! Published on Jun 15, 2019 Alongside the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Israel, the United States is “isolated” in its mission to break the Iran nuclear deal and go to war, says Vijay Prashad, director of Tricontinental Institute for Social Research. “This is very chilling, very disturbing. … It is very likely the U.S. …
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The Dark Side to China’s Smart Cities: Everyone’s Being Watched
Most citizens are required to download apps on their phones that let the authorities monitor what they look at and track their movements, which can land someone in one of the gulags.
Florida State Outlaws Sanctuary Cities and Mandates that Local Law Enforcement Cooperate with ICE
The bill mandates cities and law enforcement personnel cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). DeSantis said that the new law is about public safety, not about politics.
Sunday Sermonette
*Father's Day Poll* Did you follow in your father's footsteps in terms of occupation? (Yes/No/Sorta) *Happy Father's Day* My father died a long time ago, but thoughts of him often attend me and of course, in a way he continues to live though me. Here's a photo from 2000 with my wife, and my four girls, taken at San Francisco, before the place went to hell. Nineteen years later, there are also nine grandkids, and I've arranged for all of them to be at a pool party & BBQ in two weeks! It's like herding cats. *The Clock is Ticking* The US is behind Great Britain where free speech ... more »
Forgotten Battles Against the Deep State Part 3: W.A.C. Bennett vs. the Malthusians
The world today is being pulled in two opposing directions, with a doctrine of “one world government”, population reduction and war on the one side vs a “multipolar system” of sovereign nations states committed to growth and progress on the other. The post Forgotten Battles Against the Deep State Part 3: W.A.C. Bennett vs. the Malthusians appeared first on The Duran.
The Distraction Delusion – Get Your Hands Dirty
There is a patience and a humility that comes in a traditioned existence. It assumes that age and experience hold the possibility of wisdom, and that the wisdom of earlier generations is a treasure. Just as our DNA is a treasure, representing countless generations of survivors, whose inherited immunity makes life possible.
Hong Kong protesters take to streets to demand leader steps down
A day after Hong Kong's Chief Executive suspended an extradition bill which sparked violent rallies, activists hope more than a million people will join a demonstration to demand she steps down.
Giants get the win over North in Hobart
The Giants move up to second, denying the Kangaroos a third-straight win under caretaker coach Rhyce Shaw with a victory in Hobart.
Roosters crush the Bulldogs, Manly too strong for Dragons
The Roosters entrench themselves in the top four with a win over the Bulldogs at the SCG after Manly defeats the Dragons at Brookvale.
Supreme Court Ruling on Census Could Deal Grave Blow to Democracy
The Supreme Court is poised to decide two cases that could prove devastating to the right to vote — the very foundation of a democracy. One case will review the Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The other will consider whether partisan gerrymandering is constitutional. They are related because... Read more »
"Londonistan"
Here's an interesting thread from Dr Paul Stott from the Henry Jackson Society in response to a tweet from the Muslim Council of Britain's Miqdaad Versi: - *Miqdaad Versi*: Seems like not a single Conservative MP (/gvt/potential PM candidates) has spoken out after the Trump quote-tweeting Katie Hopkins using the Islamophobic term "Londonistan" & attacking Sadiq Khan. Many say I should expect this. Yet I am so hurt & disappointed. - *Dr Paul Stott*: The tweet below from the Muslim Council of Britain's Witchsmeller Pursuivant adds the term 'Londonistan' to the... more »
Extream
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Dr. Judith Curry’s post at WUWT on preparing to testify before Congress. Politics versus science in attributing extreme weather events to manmade global warming. If you follow me on twitter, you may have noticed that I was scheduled to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Jun…
Figures
A couple of interesting facts from Andrew Gilligan in* The Sunday Times*: - Boris Johnson last appeared as a panellist on the BBC’s *Question Time* six years ago. - The BBC's *Children in Need* gave £128,000 to the controversial transgender charity Mermaids.
How to Build An AR-15 At Home (And Not Go Broke)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: By Mitch Barrie from Reno, NV, USA - .308 AR-15, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61568406] It can be done. As I’ve said before, there are a lot of great AR-15s out there at a variety of price points, but maybe you’re like me and you want to get your hands dirty and try your luck at making one of your own. Building a fancy, customized precision sniper rifle is something that can be done by hand, but it might take some time and money. For the more frugal beginner who wants to create their first build on a b... more »
America's M4 Sherman Tank: World War II Wonder Weapon or Blunder Weapon?
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * What can history teach us? *Because of its propensity to catch fire, the Sherman soon gained several nicknames. “Tommycooker” (which was a World War I trench cooker), “Ronsons” (a la the cigarette lighter that were guaranteed in their ads to “Light up the first time, every time!”), and also what the Free Poles called “The Burning Grave.”* For the Allied tankers and infantrymen of the American, British, Canadian, and Free French armies battling German Panther and Tiger tanks in Normandy in the summer of 1944, the Sherman tank’s failures were... more »
The U.S. Military Loved the M60 Machine Gun. Let Us Tell You Why.
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/M60_machine_gun_DF-SD-04-09905.jpg] It could do some serious damage. *Variants of the M60 included the short-lived M60B, which was designed to be fired by hand from helicopters. The B model had no bipod and featured a different rear stock than the regular model; it retained its pistol grips. The M60C lacked pistol grips, but its main difference was the electronic control system and hydraulic swivel system, which allowed it to be fired from cockpits on OH-13 Sioux, OH-23 Rave... more »
The Army's World War II Panzer Killers Were No Paper Tiger
*War Is Boring* *Security, * They were effective. During the 1940s, the U.S. Army developed a special weapon to counter the tanks of the German Wehrmacht. Most of these vehicles had the hull of a Sherman tank and a turret with a long-barrel cannon. But don’t dare call them *tanks*. These were tank-*destroyers*. After the war, the U.S. Army concluded tank destroyers were a waste of time. Official histories excoriated the failure of the program. But a look at historical records shows that tank destroyers actually did their job *well*. The tank-destroyer force was the Army’s respo... more »
The Scary Way a Stealth Fighter Could Be Shot Down
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit#/media/File:US_Air_Force_B-2_Spirit.jpg] Not impossible. *There is a famous series of videos showing experimentation with "selective attention.” Selective attention suggests we focus on certain elements in our environment while other elements disappear into the background. This is the case with the stealth bomber; it disappears into the background of other, higher levels of electronic stimulus. Simply put, the phenomenon of selective attention demonstrates the power of a stealth b... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* Republican Christians don't even feel they have to bother with rationalizing their long list of prejudices. Their very fine Christian god has already skipped that step for them, and, they are "just following his orders."
Rod on Jo
Jo Brand, not being carted off to prison Rod Liddle is, as so often, on form today in* The Sunday Times.* He takes the line that the BBC shouldn't have sacked Jo Brand, "the Clare Balding of comedy", because "we all knew Brand was making a joke" and because "the suggestion that people might douse Farage in battery acid is an absurdity". He believes that "viciousness is a crucial element of comedy" and that if you "start punishing comedians for viciousness...you’ll have much, much better comedians, such as Stewart Lee, in the dock." *We have to get ourselves away from this hyper-li... more »
Dads Make THE Difference
Dads are marginalized by society, but fathers are paramount for raising healthy children. By Willie Richardson ~ The Hebrew word for “father” is “ab.” Abba, meaning “Daddy”, comes from this word. The source of a thing is its “ab” or father. The source of all relationships is at the core of fatherhood. The functions of […]
Forum On Black Male Mental Health Highlights The Importance of Fathers
By Joshua Nelson ~ With Father’s Day just upon us, a recent public conversation about the stigma of mental health in the black community emphasized the significant impact absent fathers have on a child’s emotional wellness. “It’s time for us to have a conversation that’s been delayed and long overdue,” said Josh Landon, a Fox […]
2018 Film Roundup, Part 4: The Rest (The Good, the Bad and the Godawful).
The annual post-Oscar film roundup is a pre-blog tradition that comes in four parts. In addition to this section, there's The Oscars and the Year in Review, The Top Four and Noteworthy Films. Incredibles 2: The first film remains one of Pixar's best, and the sequel isn't as strong, but if you like the characters, you'll want to check it out. In this one, wealthy Winston Deavor (Bob Odenkirk)
Questions
Police are investigating five electoral fraud allegations in the Peterborough by-election concerning "bribery and corruption", "postal votes" (3 allegations) and "breach of the privacy of votes". These follow claims that postal votes were "harvested" by 'community leaders', plus concerns over the involvement of a Labour activist called Tariq Mahmood who was jailed in 2008 for postal vote interference. The question of why nearly 10,000 postal votes were cast is also alarming many. Plus a Labour supporter bragged online that he and two others had ‘burned more than 1,000 votes for th... more »
Australians set to rally against 5G technology
Australians are fighting back against 5G technology, with local community action groups scheduling a number of protests and local forums to oppose the rollout in the next fortnight. The following page gives a brief overview of 5G technologies and a list of existing rallies planned across Australia.
2018 Film Roundup, Part 3: Noteworthy Films
The annual post-Oscar film roundup is a pre-blog tradition that comes in four parts. In addition to this section, there's The Oscars and the Year in Review, The Top Four, and and The Rest (The Good, the Bad and the Godawful). The Favourite: The Favourite makes a strong addition to the genre of period films with wit and ribaldry, with the added novelty of a trio of scheming women at its core.
Trio arrested after high-speed chase through Adelaide's suburbs
Police arrest three people who allegedly led them on a pursuit in two stolen cars through several Adelaide suburbs, after road spikes failed to stop the high-speed chase.
Live: Kangaroos and Giants face off in Hobart
The Kangaroos are chasing a third-straight win under caretaker coach Rhyce Shaw when they meet the Giants at their home away from Melbourne, Hobart. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
Dutton defends accepting Rwandan pair accused of murder in resettlement deal
The Home Affairs Minister says "just over 30" people have been brought to Australia and he does not know whether any of them have been charged with serious offences, four months after the Government warned the bill would bring "a flood" of immediate transfers including paedophiles, rapists or murderers.
2018 Film Roundup, Part 2: The Top Four
The annual post-Oscar film roundup is a pre-blog tradition that comes in four parts. In addition to this section, there's The Oscars and the Year in Review, Noteworthy Films and and The Rest (The Good, the Bad and the Godawful). Roma: If you've been longing for a film in the style of Italian Neorealism, Roma has you covered. Named after a neighborhood in Mexico City, it's a semi-autobiographical
The Ten Gringos You Will Meet in Rio de Janeiro
By Nikola Grace Radley RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Foreigners (gringos) flock to Rio every year. Many stay for a short time and some never leave. Here is a breakdown of ten stereotype gringos you’ll probably encounter while here. 1. Backpacker – divides time between drinking caipirinhas at happy hour at the hostel, taking photos […] The post The Ten Gringos You Will Meet in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil vs. Bolivia Boasts the Highest Gate Receipts for Brazilian Soccer
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The earnings reported for the opening match of the 2019 Copa América, between Brazil and Bolivia, drew considerable attention at Morumbi. Over R$22 million (US$5.4 million) was raised, with a paying audience of 46,342. The average ticket cost approximately R$485. This is the highest gate receipts ever reported […] The post Brazil vs. Bolivia Boasts the Highest Gate Receipts for Brazilian Soccer appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police and Federal Public Prosecutor Target Religious Intolerance in Rio
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Civil Police and the Federal Public Prosecutor (MPF) are working together to stop repeated attacks by drug gangs against ‘terreiros’ (places of worship) of religions of African origin located in communities in Baixada Fluminense and São Gonçalo, in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. Last […] The post Police and Federal Public Prosecutor Target Religious Intolerance in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Prominent Executive in Brazilian Recording Industry Dies at Age 86
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – André Midani, producer and musician, died on Thursday night, June 13th, at age 86. One of the greatest icons of the music industry, he was crucial in releasing bossa nova in Brazil and discovered great singers. Midani had cancer and was hospitalized at the São Vicente Health […] The post Prominent Executive in Brazilian Recording Industry Dies at Age 86 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is Jair Bolsonaro About to Join the Brazilian Democrats Party?
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Allegedly dissatisfied with the behavior of some Social Liberal Party (PSL) deputies, President Jair Bolsonaro has confided to advisors that he could shift parties and join the Democrats Party (DEM), writes Brazilian news outlet Istoé in its latest report. He claims that the PSL does not advocate […] The post Is Jair Bolsonaro About to Join the Brazilian Democrats Party? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is Channel 4 biased?
Never mind BBC bias, Channel 4 bias is off-the-scale here: "I do not think that Boris Johnson is fit to lead anything, much less the United Kingdom." The lesbian couple who were recently subjected to suspected homophobic attack on a bus in London have criticised Boris Johnson for his previous homophobic remarks. pic.twitter.com/eS1nRrlest — Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) June 14, 2019 If ever examples were needed for an online dictionary definition of the term 'leading question', these from Channel 4 reporter 'Moaning' Minnie Stephenson would fit the bill perfectly: *The man who... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “We Meet Again”
2002, “We Meet Again”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This rich starfield spans almost 10 degrees across the sky toward the northern constellations Cassiopeia and Perseus. On the left, heart-shaped cosmic cloud IC 1805 and IC 1848 are popularly known as the Heart and Soul nebulae. Easy to spot on the right are star clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884 also known as h and Chi Perseii, or just the Double Cluster. Heart and Soul, with their own embedded clusters of young stars a million or so years old, are each over 200 light-years across and 6 to 7 thousand light-years away. *Click image for larger size.* In fact, they are part of a large, act... more »
"Hold Your Head Up..."
"I want you to always hold your head up and follow your dreams wherever they take you. Don't you ever listen to the people out to hurt you or make you cry. Listen to your heart and be better than them. No one gets ahead by hurting others. The only real peace anyone will ever have is the one that comes from within. Live your life on your own terms and make it a happy life. Always. That's what's important.” - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Letter From The Editor: The Marijuana Challenge
Opinion Colorado’s tax revenue from marijuana sales now exceeds $1 billion a year. The one billion dollar threshold was reached five years into the state’s marijuana business. It was also a period when Colorado led the fledgling industry, but now that torch is being passed to more important states and maybe a nation like Canada.... Continue Reading
Rise in UK chickens positive for top levels of Campylobacter
The percentage of chickens positive at the highest level of Campylobacter contamination in the United Kingdom has increased, according to the latest figures. For the top nine retailers, 3.5 percent of fresh whole chicken samples tested from January to March 2019 carried more than 1,000 colony forming units per gram (cfu/g) of Campylobacter. The figure... Continue Reading
Happy Father’s Day
Fatherhood is the job that pays the least in monetary terms and the most in benefit to the world, along with motherhood. When a man chooses to become a father, biologically or with his heart, he makes a commitment … Continue reading →
June 16th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #878
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 →
Sunday June 16th – 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 →
Another beauty
“So what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?”, Mrs Merton famously asked the lovely Debbie McGee. In a similar vein, here's BBC wit Jon Sopel playing to the gallery over Donald Trump's latest tweets about London's Mayor Sadiq Khan: I guessed he'd tweet something like that against Mr Trump and in favour of Mr Khan.
"Intellectual Prostitutes..."
*"Intellectual Prostitutes..."* "Asked to give a toast before the prestigious New York Press Club, John Swinton, the former Chief of Staff at the New York Times, made this candid confession [it's worth noting that Swinton was called "The Dean of His Profession" by other newsmen, who admired him greatly]: "There is no such thing, at this date of the world's history, as an independent press. You know it and I know it. There is not one of you who dares to write your honest opinions, and if you did, you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid $150 weekly for kee... more »
Kahlil Gibran, "The Seven Selves"; "How I Became A Madman"
*"The Seven Selves"* by Kahlil Gibran "In the silent hour of the night, as I lay half asleep, my seven selves sat together and thus conversed in whispers: *First Self:* Here, in this madman, I have dwelt all these years, with naught to do but renew his pain by day and recreate his sorrow by night. I can bear my fate no longer, and now I must rebel. *Second Self:* Yours is a better lot than mine, brother, for it is given me to be this madman's joyous self. I laugh his laughter and sing his happy hours, and with thrice winged feet I dance his brighter thoughts. It is I that would r... more »
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South China Sea Showdown: One of China's Neighbors Is Getting New Patrol Planes
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: By 111 Emergency from New Zealand - Aircraft around Wellington, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17695250] Beijing won't like that one bit. In a move that won’t please China, the Philippines is planning to acquire U.S. P-3 long-range maritime patrol planes. “It will be good if we acquire even one P-3 Orion,” said Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. “Provided it has all its original equipment. Otherwise it will just be another transport plane. We will find out if we can get one or two.” Lore... more »
Korean War: How the Battle for Seoul Became a Bloodbath
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * In the final assessment, the battle for Seoul proved to be a relatively brief but exceedingly tough fight. On September 15, 1950, the United Nations X Corps, spearheaded by two regiments of the U.S. 1st Marine Division, landed at Inchon, on South Korea’s west coast, 25 miles from the capital of Seoul. The landing was a spectacular gamble by UN Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur and proved to be an equally spectacular success. Despite rampant rumors of an imminent landing circulating for weeks before the actual event, MacArthur’s Inchon ass... more »
Russia Expert’s 2017 Prophecy About The Nuclear Threat Of Russiagate Is Coming True
The New York Times has published an anonymously sourced report titled “U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power Grid” about the “placement of potentially crippling malware inside the Russian system at a depth and with an aggressiveness that had never been tried before” which could […]
U.S. President Trump Accuses The New York Times Of Treason For Publishing Story That The U.S. Is Launching Cyber Attacks Against Russia
.....ALSO, NOT TRUE! Anything goes with our Corrupt News Media today. They will do, or say, whatever it takes, with not even the slightest thought of consequence! These are true cowards and without doubt, THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 16, 2019 *Daily Mail: **Trump furiously DENIES claims that the US is increasing cyber attacks on Russia and that he has NOT been told because Pentagon officials fear he might CANCEL the operation* * Donald Trump tweeted his denial on Saturday night * Comes after the New York Times released a report detailing the c... more »
New York Times: U.S. IS Launching Cyber Attacks On Russia's Power Grid
The control room of a hydroelectric power station in Krasnoyarsk, Russia © Reuters / Ilya Naymushin *CNN:* *New York Times: US ramping up cyber attacks on Russia * The US is escalating cyber attacks on Russia's electric power grid and has placed potentially crippling malware inside the Russian system, The New York Times reported Saturday. The placement of the malware that deep within the Russian grid had never previously been attempted, the Times reports, and is intended partly as a warning and also to put the US in a position to conduct cyber attacks should a significant conflic... more »
Live: Roosters, Bulldogs return to the SCG
The Roosters take on the Bulldogs at the SCG after Manly defeats the Dragons at Brookvale. Follow all the stats, scores and commentary in our live ScoreCentre.
Dutton unsure if refugees charged with serious crimes brought to Australia under medevac bill
The Home Affairs Minister says "just over 30" people have been brought to Australia and he does not know whether any of them have been charged with serious offences, four months after the Government warned the bill would bring "a flood" of immediate transfers including paedophiles, rapists or murderers.
'There's nobody for them to sue': Mascot apartment owners to pay for repairs
Property experts call on the NSW Government to do more to ensure residents of strata apartments are better protected if their buildings are affected by major structural damage, with owners of the Mascot Towers likely to foot the bill for costly repairs.
What should history do with difficult characters like William Slim?
When the ACT Government decided to rename William Slim Drive, following allegations the former British military commander and 13th governor-general of Australia abused children, it pulled a trigger that is literally rewriting the history books.
Trump calls London Mayor a 'disaster' after spate of killings
US President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying he will "only get worse" after three people are killed in the UK capital in less than 20 hours.
Beach residents asked to take whale carcasses amid 'unusual mortality event'
The whale carcasses can be 12 metres long and could slowly decay for months in front of people's homes, but one resident says the opportunity is unique and the smell "isn't that bad".
Parachutists make emergency jump after plane's fuel tank runs dry, ATSB finds
Four parachutists were forced to make an emergency jump from a light plane over a popular skydiving region south of Adelaide earlier this year when the engine cut out, according to an Australian Transport Safety Bureau report.
US-backed Agitators Go "Missing" in Asia - Why?
*June 16, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - The Western media along with multiple US and European funded "rights" groups have sounded the alarm over what they claim is a wave of assassinations and physical attacks on "activists." The particular target of these claims is Thailand. Articles like the Sydney Morning Herald's "'They sent an assassination squad': Thai exiles speak of life in fear," allege: *The attacks on Thai dissidents and pro-democracy activists are becoming increasingly violent and are being felt across ASEAN countries. And for political exiles who are critical of the m... more »
US-backed Agitators Go "Missing" in Asia - Why?
*June 16, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - The Western media along with multiple US and European funded "rights" groups have sounded the alarm over what they claim is a wave of assassinations and physical attacks on "activists." The particular target of these claims is Thailand. Articles like the Sydney Morning Herald's "'They sent an assassination squad': Thai exiles speak of life in fear," allege: *The attacks on Thai dissidents and pro-democracy activists are becoming increasingly violent and are being felt across ASEAN countries. And for political exiles who are critical of the m... more »
The Democratic Debates
*Establishment vs Bernie by Nancy Ohanian* I would love to know the motivations behind the decisions of who went where but unless someone tells, it's a waste of time to speculate. The DNC insists it was all random. You believe them? The women candidates are equally divided and the African-American candidates are as well. But it's the *political* motivations I'd rather see. First though, here's each night's line-up, along with the RealClearPolitics national polling average from this morning: Wednesday, June 26: *•* Elizabeth Warren (11.8) *•* Beto (3.5) *•* Cory Booker (2.3) *•* Am... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 16, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: The Neighbourhood @ Vivo Rio (Centro) – Come see one of only two Brazilian shows that The Neighborhood are performing as part of their world tour. The American rockers […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 16, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 16, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Samba da Elis (Butantã) – The “Samba da Elis” is back to the lovely Elis Regina square this Sunday. This time, the ladies from Samba da Elis will […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 16, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Netshoes Shareholders Approve Sale of Company to Magazine Luiza
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The shareholders of Netshoes, a company specializing in the sale of sporting goods through the Internet, agreed at a meeting on Friday, June 14th, to accept Magazine Luiza’s offer for the acquisition of control over the company, with the concurrence of 90.32 percent of shareholders. As a […] The post Netshoes Shareholders Approve Sale of Company to Magazine Luiza appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wall Street Wrong Again – Import Prices Decline During Full Year of Import Tariffs…
The latest set of statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows all of the professional pundit claims of higher prices on imported goods due to Trump tariffs are simply disconnected from reality. In actuality the year-over-year prices of … Continue reading →
Hundreds of Dolphins Found Dead Along U.S. Gulf Coast This Year; Triple the Usual Amount
The Gulf of Mexico has long been one of the most revered bodies of water in the entire United States, home to a thriving ecosystem of breathtaking marine animals ranging from killer whales to dolphins and even the occasional Great White Shark. But the approximately 615,000 square-foot body of water has been increasingly ravaged by pollution in the past decade, ranging from harsh, toxic chemicals sprayed in the wake of the BP oil disaster to widespread fertilizer and pesticide runoff from factory farms linked to corporations like Tyson Foods. The effects of these catastrophically d... more »
Iran Threatens Again To Scale Back Its Compliance With The Nuclear Deal
*Reuters:* *Iran renews nuclear pact ultimatum amid tensions with U.S.* DUSHANBE (Reuters) - Iran will continue scaling back compliance with a nuclear deal unless other signatories to the pact show “positive signals”, the Iranian president said on Saturday as tensions with the United States escalated over tanker attacks in the Gulf region. Iran stopped complying in May with some commitments in the 2015 nuclear deal that was agreed with global powers, after the United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 and ratcheted up sanctions on Tehran. “Obviously, Iran canno... more »
President Trump, UFOs and Disclosure
And the story just keeps getting bigger. President Trump said that he has been briefed about the Navy UFO sightings. Interviewed by George Stephanopoulos, and asked about it, the President said, “I want them to think whatever they think,” meaning the Navy fighter pilots. The President added, “I did have one very brief meeting on it. But people are saying they’re seeing UFOs. Do I believe it? Not particularly.” All this comes on top of the announcement by the Navy that their protocols on reporting UFO sightings had been updated. According to the *New York Times*, and to *History’*s ... more »
8 Heads of Libertarianism
Libertarianism has eight heads: Anarcho-Capitalism, Civil Libertarianism, Classical Liberalism, Fiscal Libertarianism, Libertarian Socialism, Minarchism, Neolibertarianism, and Paleolibertarianism. However, libertarianism cannot be compared to a Hydra because the eight heads are mostly disjointed from each other—they do not have a common body. Each of the eight heads thinks that it is the “real” libertarianism and the other seven are imposters and charlatans—the thought of coexisting with each other in the same body is an anathema to them.
Bruce Pascoe and his book ‘Dark Emu’ is false news folks
Letter to Editor Hi, we are group of Quiet Australians in Melbourne who are appalled that no one (not even one of our tax-payer funded Uni academics ) is debating Bruce Pascoe and his book Dark Emu and Aboriginal ‘farming”. Everyone down south is just swallowing it up. In response to his new Children’s version, […]
When CO2 drops to 180ppm all plants and bees will die
UN depopulation plan Agenda 30 Letter to the Editor “Why our food depends on Bees” (SundayMail 16/6), Einstein is quoted as saying “When the Bees die so do we”, for they pollinate all our food crops, but there is another far more important factor no one wants to discuss—”When CO2 drops to 180ppm all plants […]
False-Flagging the World to Death: A Gulf of Tonkin Incident in The Gulf of Oman
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – Washington is playing false flag again, but this time, in the Gulf of Oman as Washington has accused Iran of attacking two commercial tanker ships from Japan and Norway while tensions in the region are at an all-time high. Why would Iran attack commercial tankers in the Gulf... (read more)
One Company Found a Way To Make a Glock Gun Even Better
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * All about the trigger. ZEV Technologies is known for its upgrades for Glock pistols. ZEV triggers are used regularly in competition Glocks, and their magwells and baseplates see use as well. But in early 2019, ZEV moved from just producing accessories to producing their own take on the Glock design: The ZEV OZ9. How does the OZ9 improve on the Glock? Is it a practical pistol for the average user? The primary change between the OZ9 and the Glock is that the OZ9 moves the fire control group into a metal “frame” similar to that found on the SIG P320. The... more »
Attacking Iran Would Unleash Chaos on the Middle East
*Robert Gaines, Scott Horton* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] There is little doubt that Osama bin Laden would have loved to see the United States attack and overthrow another of Al Qaeda's enemies, this time the Shia mullahs of Iran. Undeterred by decades of carnage and the disastrous outcomes of prior conflicts, ideologues within the Trump administration are clamoring for military action against Iran. The exact basis for this escalation varies. Common among the allegations are concerns over Iran’s civilian nuclear program, in spite of Iranian compliance with the Non-Pr... more »
America Needs a Real China Strategy
*Daniel Wagner* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing must modify its behavior so that America will eventually arrive at a more equal footing in the trade arena. By the same token, Washington must understand that China’s rise is inevitable, just as is America’s eventual decline as the world’s leading power. Based on the current state of bilateral relations, Beijing and Washington seem to be about as far apart as they can possibly be in the trade, investment, and military spheres. The two are coming from such fundamentally different perspectives and frames of reference that it... more »
Trashing Trash-Bags – It’s time to give incineration technology another try
“The whole recycling effort has turned into a colossal waste of resources (energy and manpower). Instead of ONE garbage collection truck coming by, we now have FOUR (occasionally even five). .” – Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser ____________ Trashing Trash-Bags Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser According to recent reports, “Ottawa, the center of political power in Canada, is going ... Read moreTrashing Trash-Bags – It’s time to give incineration technology another try The post Trashing Trash-Bags – It’s time to give incineration technology another try appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Commentaries And Analysis On This Weeks Oil Tanker Attacks In The Gulf Of Oman
*Martin Chulov and Julian Borger, The Guardian*: *Iran-US dispute grows over attacks on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman * *Tensions remain high as Arab League calls for restraint – and Labour warns of UK being drawn into conflict * Divisions over responsibility for last week’s attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman deepened this weekend amid warnings over the danger of a major confrontation in the region, despite hints by Donald Trump about possible negotiations with Iran. Politicians in Britain traded angry blows over the incident, after the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, ques... more »
Railton hopes to top topiary with a mountain bike-led revival in Tasmania's north-west
Railton is full of topiary — with hedges cleverly clipped into animals, words and objects — but there are hopes it can reinvent itself and boost its economy like the north-east town of Derby on the back of newly-opened mountain bike tracks.
out of light-mindedness is treason born
-Queen of Light by Sindelar A) 15. Let cowardice depart and let treason build its own nest. By demolishing these nests with lightning and blowing away cowardice with a whirlwind shall We forge the way. 239. The common highway does not lead to the holy mountain. I regard an act of treason as the most heinous. 343. They boast that they receive messages from Us yet have not renounced a single habit. Their steps are lagging in doubt and their words are bitter with treason. They bathe in a puddle and mistake it for an ocean. Beware especially of treason. 382. Chiefly beware of tre... more »
EWG: In New Round of Tests, Monsanto’s Weedkiller Still Contaminates Foods Marketed to Children
General Mills and other leading food companies have not stopped selling their top-rated children’s breakfast cereals and other foods even though they are poisoned with disturbingly high levels of glyphosate, the cancer-causing key ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently conducted a new round of tests and found the weedkiller, manufactured […] The post EWG: In New Round of Tests, Monsanto’s Weedkiller Still Contaminates Foods Marketed to Children appeared first on Health Nut News.
Call for federal intervention in Tasmanian housing crisis as latest plan fails to impress
A social welfare advocate says without the Federal Government's support, poorer Tasmanians without housing will be "left behind", dismissing the State Government's latest efforts for short-term accommodation solutions.
'I was the psychopathic, man-eater Foxy Knoxy': Amanda Knox sobs as she relives murder trial
Amanda Knox, who was cleared of murdering her British flatmate Meredith Kercher, returns to Italy to speak of her eight-year ordeal of trials and imprisonment and the media frenzy it prompted around the world.
Finch makes it rain sixes to lead Australia to victory over Sri Lanka in Ponting-esque showing
There had been a feeling Aaron Finch was building towards a dominant performance with the bat at the Cricket World Cup, and against Sri Lanka the Australian skipper delivered in spades, writes Geoff Lemon.
Seven die cleaning Indian hotel septic tank
A hotel owner is charged with causing death due to negligence after six workers follow a missing worker into a septic tank.
Man shot on Gold Coast hotel balcony from neighbouring apartment
Police search for a shooter after an 18-year-old man, who was standing on a unit balcony, is shot in the arm from a neighbouring apartment.
Teenager's shattered skull to be repaired using 3D printing
Fifteen-year-old Connor Meldrum, who was badly injured in a cliff accident, will undergo surgery to have fitted to his skull a custom-printed polyethelene material that mimics the properties of living bone.
Trump Picks a “Czar” — Should Such a Position Exist in a Republic?
[image: trump-picks-a-czar-should-such-a-position-exist-in-a-republic] It should have been buried forever, but now Trump has resurrected the anti-republican term “czar” to designate Thomas Homan as his “border czar.”
Saudi Arabia Demands Decisive Action To Oil Tanker Attacks
*Reuters:** Saudi seeks oil supply protection as U.S and Iran face off* DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia called for swift action to secure Gulf energy supplies, after the United States blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in a vital oil shipping route that have raised fears of broader confrontation in the region. Thursday’s tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman exacerbated the antagonistic fallout from similar blasts in May that crippled four vessels. Washington, already embroiled in a standoff with Iran over its nuclear program, has blamed Tehran. Iran has denied any role in... more »
FCC Wants to Allow Telecoms to Pay Homeowners to Install 5G Antennas On Their Roofs
By B.N. Frank The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect the American public by regulating the Telecom Industry. However, it is not a... more »
Tulsi Gabbard Pushes No War Agenda – and the Media Is out to Kill Her Chances
Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard calls out the pro-war establishment for prioritizing the agendas of Israel and Saudi Arabia; in return, mainstream media is taking her down. The post Tulsi Gabbard Pushes No War Agenda – and the Media Is out to Kill Her Chances appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Nuclear Company Holtec’s Tax Break Application Had a False Answer; Now the State Has Put the Tax Break on Hold
From ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org “The Tax Break Application Had a False Answer. Now the State Has Put the Break on Hold … Continue reading →
Holtec Nuclear Waste Can Oligarch Kris Pal Singh’s Son Loves To Buy Multi-Million Dollar Fast Cars
Nuclear waste can oligarch Kris Pal Singh of Holtec International has a son named Kris Pal Singh Jr. Junior loves … Continue reading →
The Poet: Jane Hirshfield, "Against Certainty"
*"Against Certainty"* "There is something out in the dark that wants to correct us. Each time I think “this,” it answers “that.” Answers hard, in the heart-grammar’s strictness. If I then say “that,” it too is taken away. Between certainty and the real, an ancient enmity. When the cat waits in the path-hedge, no cell of her body is not waiting. This is how she is able so completely to disappear. I would like to enter the silence portion as she does. To live amid the great vanishing as a cat must live, one shadow fully at ease inside another." - Jane Hirshfield
Suspension of Extradition Bill in Hong Kong but full cancellation is needed
Suspension of Extradition Bill in Hong Kong but full cancellation is needed Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, announced the suspension of the extradition bill that is despised in vast numbers in Hong Kong. Despite this, her distractions seem rather blasé and not based […]
"Quiet Please! Taming 'Monkey Mind' in Meditation"
*"Quiet Please! Taming 'Monkey Mind' in Meditation"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "We all have the endless chattering and noise in our head often referred to as the monkey mind. It’s been called the monkey mind – the endless chattering in your head as you jump in your mind from thought to thought while you daydream, analyze your relationships, or worry over the future. Eventually, you start to feel like your thoughts are spinning in circles and you’re left totally confused. One way to tame this wild creature in your head is through meditation – although the paradox is that when ... more »
Hong Kong Suspends Plan To Allow Extraditions To Mainland China Following Mass Protests
*Daily Mail:* *Hong Kong's leader says the government is suspending its highly controversial plan to allow extraditions to mainland China following mass protests* * City leader Carrie Lam announced the debate on the bill would be suspended amid growing opposition to it * The controversial bill would have seen Hong Kong residents extradited to China to stand trial for some crimes * Hong Kong has been gripped by unprecedented protests across the city in which a million people marched * Clashes between police and protesters on Wednesday saw 81 people hurt as demonstrations turned vio... more »
Since 1968, a Navy Nuclear Submarine Is Still Trapped 10,000 Feet Below the Waves
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Sunk by her own torpedo? *Did an overheating battery sink Scorpion and did a warhead cook off? This bears some consideration. The wreck shows that the torpedo loading hatches and escape hatches leading to Scorpion’s torpedo room are open. If a 330-pound HDX warhead had detonated, it would likely have caused sympathetic explosions of nearby torpedoes. If that had been the case, the entire forward section of the submarine would have been torn apart. The wreckage, while severe, does not show any external distortion from massive internal explos... more »
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