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Balkinization Symposium on Democracy and Dysfunction-- Collected Posts
[image: Levinson and Balkin, Democracy and Dysfunction] Here are the collected posts for our Balkinization symposium on Sandy's and my new book, Democracy and Dysfunction (University of Chicago Press, 2019). 1. Jack M. Balkin, Introduction to Balkinization Symposium on Levinson and Balkin, Democracy and Dysfunction 2. David Pozen, The Shrinking Constitution of Settlement 3. Gerard N. Magliocca, Another Rendezvous with Destiny 4. Corey Robin, The Disjunction That Was Promised 5. Julia Azari, The Trump Era Has Pushed Scholars to the Limits of Our Understanding 6. Frank Pasquale, Cri... more »
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Lawrence Mishel points out that Donald Trump's giveaways to the rich actually resulted in a sharp decline in bonuses paid to workers. - Robert Plummer reports on the precarity facing lower-income workers in the UK. And John Clapp writes from experience about the catch-22s standing between people and desperately-needed housing in Toronto. - Gerald Kutney comments on the utter lack of content in the Cons' saw excuse for a climate change plan. Jasper Jolly discusses the role a shift toward electric airplanes will need to play as part of a transitio... more »
Moral Argument is Rationally Interminable
Alasdair MacintyreWhy can’t mankind reach an agreement on the problems of wars, abortion, welfare state, and several other issues? Why is it that the philosophical and political debates on these issues are always unending? According to Alasdair Macintyre, in modern times all moral argument is rationally interminable. In Chapter 2, “The Nature of Moral Disagreement Today,” of his book *After Virtue*, Macintyre writes: “Contemporary moral argument is rationally interminable, because all moral, indeed all evaluative, argument is and always must be rationally interminable. Contemporary... more »
Editor's Note
Cleaning up my computer hard-drive right now. Was hit with virus, and needed to purge everything. My back-up computer was also infected. I should be back to blogging within the hour.
Is the Ketogenic Diet Bad for Your Heart?
I get this question all the time, “Is the Ketogenic diet good or bad for my heart?” The question is a valid one, given the popularity of the Keto diet. Keto is used as a shorter version for ketogenic, ketosis and ketones. Ketones are fuel produced from fat (fatty acid) breakdown. You see, when we … Continue reading "Is the Ketogenic Diet Bad for Your Heart?" The post Is the Ketogenic Diet Bad for Your Heart? appeared first on TDW.
Fukuyama's Post-Historical Model Got Politics Wrong and Economics Right
*Vladislav Inozemtsev* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The 1989 economic revolution that left the United States at the top of the global economic hierarchy didn’t provoke any political quarrels—to the contrary, it caused a short post-historical era in world politics. Thirty years have passed since Francis Fukuyama published his famous essay on the end of history. I don’t want to go into the details of his argument, but his major idea was that, since the authoritarian communist regimes and the planned economies were crumbling around the world, liberal democracy and market e... more »
We Asked a Military Expert to Sketch Out a U.S. Invasion of Iran. Yikes.
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* One word: hell. *On the upside, even if the campaign failed to dislodge the Tehran government, it could cause significant long-term damage to Iran’s military, economic and scientific infrastructure, setting back Tehran’s military ambitions in the region. This outcome is probably most amenable to US allies in the Middle East, who don’t worry overmuch about the prospect of committing the United States to an open-ended military conflict with Iran.* The Trump administration appears ready to decertify Iranian compliance with the the Joint Comp... more »
How the B-2 Bomber Could Destroy Iran In a War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* The one plane Russia, China, North Korea and Iran all fear. *The need to penetrate advanced air-defense networks in the post–Cold War era led to B-2s acquiring a conventional strike capability. The bomber can carry up to sixteen Joint Directed Attack Munition (JDAM) satellite-guided 2,000 pound bombs. In the past it has also carried CBU-87 Combined Effects Munitions and CBU-90 Gator mine dispensers, but submunition-dispensing munitions are being phased out in U.S. inventories. The bomber also carries the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon, a g... more »
U.S. Air Force Revs Up Production of Precision Bomb Called "Worlds Largest Sniper"
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Big news? *Hasse explained that the BLU-129 brings additional elements of attack flexibility, because instead of traveling with both very large, heavier bombs, a pilot can simply drop four BLU-129s on a target to increase blast effect.* The Air Force is revving up production of the air-dropped, precision-guided BLU-129 bomb increasingly in demand by warzone commanders - so accurate, lethal and precise, it is called “the world’s largest sniper.” The often-requested weapon, described as an adaptable carbon fiber bomb, is specially engineered to control... more »
Meet the Beetle: Volvo's New Electric Powered Attack Truck for France
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * What can it do? It may be called a “Beetle,” but it doesn’t look like one. A French subsidiary company of Volvo has introduced a new light armored vehicle known as the Scarabee, or “beetle,” and it’s a nimble little attack truck. Designed by Arquus, the dual electric-diesel engine is capable of driving sideways, carrying two tons of equipment, airborne deployment and even being remotely-controlled. Standing six feet tall and able to transport four people across the battlefield, the Scarabee’s engines allow it to reach 75 MPH and composite armor give... more »
Happy Midsummer Eve 2019
*Happy Midsummer Eve 2019* *The tradition continues this June 21st, 2019.*
The ASI
The year is 2035. Some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in the world have gathered in a laboratory to participate in something highly illegal. After years of research undertaken in painstaking secrecy, Shiva is finally ready to go online. “It’s midnight. It’s time.” […]
US Credibility Dented in Iran Standoff
[image: undefined] The US President Donald Trump’s reported decision abruptly to call off military strike against Iran which he’d previously ordered, highlights the growing complexity of the US-Iranian entanglement. Indeed, it takes political courage to rationalise amidst such a dangerous situation that discretion is the better part of valour. Trump has been smart enough. But, having said that, there’s going to be downstream consequences. The Trump administration appears paralysed. And Tehran has seized the diplomatic initiative. What prompted Trump’s rethink? Surely, the rethink... more »
Iran, Beating the War Drum
For those of you who have been asleep, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) downed a US RQ-4A Global Hawk intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The commander of the IRGC Guard said Thursday that the shooting down of a US drone had sent “a clear message” to America. With this attack, the US or its allies have experienced recent attacks on land, sea and air. The symmetry strikes us as no accident. The evidence points to Iranian instigation and instrumentality. Major General Salami of the IRGC appears to have ordered all IRGC assets to ... more »
The Lantz interchange, Richard Butts, and suburban sprawl
News 1. Yarmouth Ferry is a bust “Nova Scotia Transportation Minister Geoff MacLellan admitted under questioning from reporters following a Cabinet meeting Thursday that the province has no idea if or when the Yarmouth ferry will operate this summer,” reports Jennifer Henderson: “Certainly we are worried about this season and our tourism operators,” said Minister […]
Yarmouth ferry may not sail this year
Nova Scotia Business Minister Geoff MacLellan admitted under questioning from reporters following a Cabinet meeting Thursday that the province has no idea if or when the Yarmouth ferry will operate this summer. “Certainly we are worried about this season and our tourism operators,” said Minister MacLellan. “All we can say is we have done everything […]
Why the national debt will cripple our economy
I've lost count of how many times I've warned of the perils of debt in general, and the national debt (i.e. what the US government owes) in particular. Deficit spending (the primary cause of the problem) is currently growing the national debt at almost $1 trillion per year, and it's getting worse. Prager University has just published this video, setting out in plain and simple terms why this is unsustainable, and must be stopped. I can't recommend too strongly that you watch this all the way through, and then send the link to your family and friends. Unless all Americans unite ... more »
The Top US False-Flag Ops Against Iran Debunked
*Robert Inlakesh* | Are the recent allegations about Iranian aggression, conspiracy theories?
GOP Reps’ Letter Shows Trump Was Right About Criminals in Illegal-alien Caravans
[image: gop-reps-letter-shows-trump-was-right-about-criminals-in-illegal-alien-caravans] House Republicans asked the acting chief of the Homeland Security Department for detailed information about the illegal aliens who have been crossing the U.S. border: Nearly 30 percent of them in January were criminals.
Canadian Parents File Complaint Over Gender Lessons That Traumatized Their Six-year-old
[image: canadian-parents-file-complaint-over-gender-lessons-that-traumatized-their-six-year-old] A six-year-old Canadian girl was so traumatized by her public school’s lessons on gender that her parents have filed a complaint with their province’s human rights tribunal.
Place-Based Economic Conditions and the Geography of the Opioid Overdose Crisis
There is not one opioid crisis in America—there are many. And supply-focused measures won’t stop them.
Funny Friday
From Terry: —oo— From Hershey: Weapons Training —oo— From Gil: —oo— From WF Jones: —oo— From Foguth: —oo— From Whitetop: —oo— From SafeSpace: —oo— From ‘Nox: —oo—
Biden makes incommodious statement!
*FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019Everyone else follows suit:* Candidate Biden has, at least semi-apparently, made his latest incommodious statement. We introduce a note of uncertainty because no one quite exactly knows what Candidate Biden said. There is no tape of what he said, nor is there a full or reliable transcript. All we have is the press corps' "pool report." According to Kevin Drum, the pool report said this: POOL REPORT (6/19/19): Mr. Biden then recalled his time serving in the Senate. “I was in a caucus with James O. Eastland,” Mr. Biden said, briefly channeling the late Mississ... more »
The Budapest Convention Offers an Opportunity for Modernizing Crimes in Cyberspace
Source: Wikimedia/David Maiolo *Note: This article, originally presented to the Cross-Border Data Forum, expands upon arguments first set forth by the authors in “**Flat Light: Data Protection for the Disoriented, From Policy to Practice**,” The Hoover Institution, November 20, 2018.* Governments worldwide are in the process of updating the Budapest Convention, also known as the Convention on Cybercrime, which serves as the only major international treaty focused on cybercrime. This negotiation of an additional protocol to the convention provides lawmakers an opportunity the info... more »
Mom Catches Man Trying to Rape 9yo Daughter—Turns Out He Was a Cop
[image: daughter]A mother of a 9-year-old girl was horrified to find out that a 41-year-old deputy was attempting to rape her daughter and had coerced her into sending naked photos.
RAND Corporation study to break Russia up
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss a recent RAND Corporation research paper which delivers a detailed road map as to how the United States can destabilize Russia, and systematically destroy the Russian Federation by employing economic, social-ideological, geopolitical and military tactics. You can find the RAND corp. study *here *
Is cutting Central American aid going to help stop the flow of migrants?
Carmen Monico, Assistant Professor of Human Service Studies, Elon University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Done right, aid fosters greater stability and boosts the economy. That reduces incentives to move away.
Corruption triumphs in Guatemala's presidential election
Naomi Roht-Arriaza, Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Hastings at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
For their next president, Guatemalans must choose between two veteran politicians with shady pasts and alleged ties to organized crime.
Israeli tech company says it can unlock all iPhones ever made & some Androids
*Times of Israel* *"Cellebrite, believed to be the company hired by the FBI to hack into San Bernardino killer’s phone in 2016, has faced criticism for hiding phones’ vulnerabilities from AppleAn Israeli company that specializes in helping law enforcement agencies unlock cellphones announced it has found a way to break into any iPhone ever made, as well as many Android phones.The Petah Tikva-based Cellebrite was reportedly the company the FBI used in 2016 to hack into the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter after Apple refused the US government’s request to build a backdo... more »
US Summers Used To Be Much Hotter
During the summer of 1936 (June-August) the US Midwest was over 90F every day except one, over 100F on 66 days, over 110F on 23 days, and over 115F on two days. Weather this hot is completely incomprehensible now, and … Continue reading →
Hottest Year Ever Update
Tomorrow is the first full day of summer, and we are expecting heavy snow just west of Boulder. Ventusky – Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps The forecast maximum tomorrow is 60F in Boulder, which would break the previous cold record … Continue reading →
India Just As Hot As 1896
India heatwave temperatures pass 50 Celsius at Montgomery and Jacobabad, on tho borders of the Scinde desert, the maximum for weeks together varies from 114deg. to 123dcg. in shade guaranteed by offlclal conditions 08 Jan 1896 – HOT WEATHER. – … Continue reading →
WINGNUT FIND A CULPRIT FOR THE IRAN CRISIS: JOHN KERRY
Major news outlets are reporting that President Trump ordered a strike on Iran, then canceled it just as it was about to take place. At Jim Hoft's Gateway Pundit, many of the commenters think they know who's responsible for the tension in the region: John Kerry. ... I think the Iranians are working under the advice and consent of Kerry, Feinstein, Obama, the EU and the globalist, communist, islamist, antiWhite, antiMale, antiAmerican, antiLife, multinational corporate and financial cabal. The world knows there is absolutely no possibility of unseating PDJT if they are running agains... more »
"Stranger Things" Upside-Down Whoppers Go On Sale At Burger King Today
In synergy with the third season of the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things", Burger King is selling upside-down Whoppers starting today, retro 1980s packaging included. If you are not familiar with the show, and without too many spoilers, "Stranger Things" is a science fiction-horror show revolving around teens in the 1980s. If you are not familiar with Burger King, I suppose it's simple enough to say they sell hamburgers. And want to catch up to rival McDonald's. read more
US House votes to protect state-legal MJ, Acreage/Canopy shareholders decide, NY adult-use cannabis roadblock & more
The U.S. House of Representatives approves a bipartisan amendment that would shield state-legal cannabis programs from interference by the U.S. Department of Justice, Acreage and Canopy shareholders OK the planned acquisition, New York’s adult-use cannabis legislation hits a wall – plus other important news from around the industry. US House OKs provision protecting state-legal cannabis industries […] US House votes to protect state-legal MJ, Acreage/Canopy shareholders decide, NY adult-use cannabis roadblock & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cann... more »
Alan Jones says Adani wants railway line coal freight to prop up its mine
This week’s two best stories came from 2GB. Alan Jones completely exposes the Adani coal mine and its Indian owners who cannot get finance for the project in India. Jones says the economics simply do not stack up and is greatly concerned about the amount of water the mine will use. It should be noted […]
UK minister suspended after grabbing Greenpeace protester by the neck
UK Conservative MP Mark Field is suspended as a Foreign Office minister after he was filmed forcibly removing a female protester from a black-tie event in London, pushing her against a pillar before grabbing her by the neck.
NSW claims Women's State of Origin victory over Queensland
Just In - 15 hours ago
A stunning second-half performance sees New South Wales retain bragging rights in Women's State of Origin, as the Blues celebrate a 14-4 victory over Queensland at North Sydney Oval.
Ice traffickers jailed after hiding $10m worth of meth in subwoofer
Two Korean men who organised a cross-country road trip to transport 10 kilograms of ice across Australia are jailed for up to 12 years each, with a judge saying their crime had the potential to "massively harm the community".
Lance Franklin injured in Swans' victory over Hawks
Just In - 15 hours ago
Lance Franklin's 300th AFL match is likely to be delayed because of a hamstring injury sustained while helping Sydney beat his former club Hawthorn by 19 points.
U.S. Includes Cuba on Human Trafficking Blacklist, Citing “Mais Médicos” Program
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The United States has included Cuba within the most severe category for countries engaging in human trafficking, according to a report submitted on Thursday, June 20th, by the U.S. government. One of the reasons, according to the document, is the Cuban government’s health program agreements […] The post U.S. Includes Cuba on Human Trafficking Blacklist, Citing “Mais Médicos” Program appeared first on The Rio Times.
Christian Group Wants new Series “Good Omens” to be Canceled
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In “Good Omens”, a series inspired by a book published by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman in 1990, an angel and a demon used to living among humans come together to prevent the arrival of the Antichrist and the end of the world. The six-episode comedy, adapted […] The post Christian Group Wants new Series “Good Omens” to be Canceled appeared first on The Rio Times.
Children Looking For Applause
Doug Ford shuffled his cabinet yesterday. He believes that what he needs is a change of faces, not policy -- because he has been changing his own policies ever since he entered office. The problem isn't the faces of the Ford government. It's Ford himself. And, Bob Hepburn writes, the root of it all is Ford's insatiable need to be loved. These days he's not being shown much love: Doug Ford smiled weakly as loud boos rained down on him on Monday from many of the 80,000 people at the Raptors’ victory celebration at Toronto City Hall. The Ontario premier maintained his stoic grin a m... more »
Forensics Friday: Can you spot the issues with this image?
Ever wanted to hone your skills as a scientific sleuth? Now’s your chance. Thanks to the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), which is committed to educating authors on best practices in publishing, figure preparation, and reproducibility, we’re presenting the seventh in a series, Forensics Friday. Take a look at the image below, and then take our poll. … Continue reading Forensics Friday: Can you spot the issues with this image?
Blue Dogs And New Dems Team Up With The GOP To Permit Unwarranted Spying On American Citizens
Late Tuesday night, the House voted on an amendment offered by Justin Amash (R-MI) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) to an omnibus appropriations bill. The amendment failed 253-175. It was voted down by an institutionally conservative coalition that included 127 Republicans and 126 Dems from the Republican wing of the Democratic Party— primarily New Dems, Blue Dogs and associated shitheads (like Steny Hoyer). Voting to pass the bill were almost every progressive in the House (110) of them + a motley crew of 65 Republicans. The rejected bill was meant to end unwarranted federal mass surveilla... more »
Is the Florida Noncompete Statute Unconstitutional? Probably
In light of the infamous Supreme Court decision of *Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.*, most corporations are "persons" under the U.S. Constitution. Regarding the noncompete statute, corporations should thus be treated as a “person” for purposes of constitutional analysis. If corporate people have equal rights with those of individuals for purposes of free speech and religious liberty, so do human people have equal rights with corporate persons for purposes of equal protection under the law. Thus, the Florida noncompete statute, Fla. Stat. § 542.335, likely violates the Equal P... more »
U.S. Congress Is Taking UFOs Very Seriously Now
*Politico:* *Senators get classified briefing on UFO sightings* Three more U.S. senators received a classified Pentagon briefing on Wednesday about a series of reported encounters by the Navy with unidentified aircraft, according to congressional and military officials — part of a growing number of requests from members of key oversight committees. One of them was Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, whose office confirmed the briefing to POLITICO. “If naval pilots are running into unexplained interference in the air, that’s a safety c... more »
Trump Ordered Military Strike on Iran, Then Called It Off
Trump Ordered Military Strike on Iran, Then Called It Off by Tony Capaccio and John Harney, https://www.bloomberg.com/ * Operation was in its final stages and could be revived * Iran shot down U.S. drone after earlier attacks on tankers – The U.S. called off military strikes against Iran on Thursday night that were approved by …
California heat lower than past extreme levels
“On June 17, 1859, Santa Barbara, California was so hot that no humans could be outside, and there was widespread destruction of animals and plants. Fruit burned on one side and fell to the ground.” click here
A spectacular arrival
Take an international air show filled with spectacular flying displays. How does one impress a crowd so jaded with aerial expertise? This isn't a bad start (or end, actually). Here's the USAF's newest tanker aircraft, the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, landing in true military style at the Paris Air Show. From the looks of it, that might have been a teeth-rattler! The long-distance shot tends to minimize the sheer size of the aircraft. Anywhere else but an air show, where display is the name of the game, that sort of landing might lead to penalties for the pilot(s) concerned. P... more »
14 different types of #yoga and their benefits you must know.
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NASA Lab Hacked Using A $25 Raspberry Pi Computer
https://fossbytes.com/nasa-lab-hacked-raspberry-pi/
Opinion: Dissecting #Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s disturbing irrationalism
https://scroll.in/article/927625/opinion-the-dangerous-irrationalism-of-jaggi-vasudev
No more dialysis, Scientists Have Developed A Bionic Kidney
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/no-more-dialysis-scientists-have-developed-a-bionic-kidney.28752/
Exoplanets With Complex Life May Be Very Rare, Even in Their “Habitable Zones”
https://manyworlds.space/2019/06/14/exoplanets-with-complex-life-may-be-very-rare-indeed/
A Glass Of #Celery Juice Lowers Hypertension and Reduces Arthritis And Gout Pain Almost Instantly
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2019/02/celery-juice-health-benefits.html?m=1
Two potentially life-friendly planets found orbiting a nearby star
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/06/two-potentially-life-friendly-planets-found-12-light-years-away-teegardens-star/?cmpid=org%3Dngp%3A%3Amc%3Dsocial%3A%3Asrc%3Dfacebook%3A%3Acmp%3Deditorial%3A%3Aadd%3Dfb20190618science-lifefriendlyplanets%3A%3Arid%3D&sf214486008=1&fbclid=IwAR0LVtLNKavZ1Rox4svJq0ct_ihjy1moScVzNRgWCHg4RTXfLz7xsId6Esc
10 Habits That Damage Your Kidneys (Most People Ignore)
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2019/04/10-habits-that-damage-your-kidneys.html?m=1
American Gov’t, NGOs Fuel and Fund Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests
It is inconceivable that the organizers of the protests are unaware of the NED ties to some of its members. HONG KONG — Protesters in Hong Kong attempted to storm the parliament on Tuesday in opposition to an amendment to the autonomous territory’s extradition law with mainland China. The protest’s messaging and the groups associated … Continue reading American Gov’t, NGOs Fuel and Fund Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests →
‘Climate Emergency’: Ireland Set to Ban Private Cars
By Paul Homewood How long will it be before our crazy politicians follow suit? Drivers will be forced off the roads in Ireland and the population packed into “higher density” cities under a long-awaited climate plan which will ‘revolutionise’ people’s lifestyle and behaviours, according to local media. “Nudge” policies such as huge […]
Live: Buddy's Swans face Roughy's Hawks as old AFL rivals meet
Just In - 17 hours ago
The fierce rivals are in unfamiliar territory at 15th and 12th respectively on the AFL ladder — who will emerge victorious at the SCG when the Swans meet the Hawks? Follow all the stats, scores and commentary.
WA Government hoping to 'exploit' Sam Kerr's success in Women's World Cup bid
Perth-born Sam Kerr has already had an enormous impact on the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, with five goals to her name, and the WA Government is hoping to use her success to push for a role in the next event in four years.
Morrison Government's re-election 'has quashed all hope': Asylum seeker self-immolates on Manus
An Indian man sets himself and a building on fire in the latest of a series of attempted suicides on Manus Island since the Coalition was re-elected in May.
Sarah is trying to give up smoking again, and she's getting $50 a week to do it
Sarah Napier quit smoking for 12 years but took it up again last year. With cigarettes now costing around $40 a packet, she wants to quit again and a Tasmanian trial is being expanded to give her the extra push.
This Aircraft Carrier Was Massive (It Died In Historic Fashion)
*Michael Peck* *History, Asia* [image: By Marine engineer Hiroshi Arakawa, Ishikawajima Shipyard. - 呉市海事歴史科学館所蔵品。, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3579912] And made history in the process. *Yet by 1942, Japan began to realize that it needed aircraft carriers more than battleships. Naval warfare was now ruled by these floating airfields, and Japan had lost its four best at the Battle of Midway. The orders came down to convert Shinano into an aircraft carrier such as the world had never seen.* If weight alone could determine victory, then the Imperi... more »
Brazilian Legislator’s Children Admit Killing Her Husband
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the most recent twist in the death of the pastor husband of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most prominent legislators, two of the couple’s children admit responsibility for the killing. Anderson do Carmo Souza, husband of Federal Deputy Flordelis dos Santos Souza, was shot and killed […] The post Brazilian Legislator’s Children Admit Killing Her Husband appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro and Son Spread Fake News About Jean Wyllys and David Miranda
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro and his son, Legislator Flávio Bolsonaro, once again hinted that former federal deputy Jean Wyllys had given up his term over money so that David Miranda could take the seat in the Federal Chamber. The rumor gathered momentum last Sunday, June 16th, after being […] The post Bolsonaro and Son Spread Fake News About Jean Wyllys and David Miranda appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is Real Madrid Preparing a Bid of US$145 Million for Brazil’s Neymar?
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Out of Copa América due to an injury and amid troubled days off the field, Neymar is still news for his on-field skills. One of Spain’s leading newspapers, “Mundo Deportivo”, points out that Real Madrid will propose €130 million (R$560 million, US$145 million) to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) […] The post Is Real Madrid Preparing a Bid of US$145 Million for Brazil’s Neymar? appeared first on The Rio Times.
All Set in the South of Brazil for the World’s Greatest Dance Festival
By Ricardo Wegrzynovski RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian swing, which is one of its people’s features, is taken very seriously by those working with dance; so much so that Brazil has held the prize since 2005 and remains unbeatable to this day, as the host of the World’s Greatest Dance Festival. The event, which […] The post All Set in the South of Brazil for the World’s Greatest Dance Festival appeared first on The Rio Times.
Passenger Train Between Santos and São Paulo Has First Trial Run
By Xiu Ying SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A metropolitan train to carry passengers between Santos and São Paulo was tested for the first time this Tuesday, June 18th. It departed from the Luz metrô station, in São Paulo and made its way downhill towards the cruise ship passenger terminal in Santos. The trial was successfully […] The post Passenger Train Between Santos and São Paulo Has First Trial Run appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Dancer Will be a Soloist at New York City Ballet
By Ricardo Wegrzynovski RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city hosting the largest dance school festival in the world–Joinville, in the State of Santa Catarina, in the South of Brazil–is also where a new soloist of the New York City Ballet was born. Young dancer Jovani Furlan (26), after graduating from Bolshoi Brazil, and dancing […] The post Brazilian Dancer Will be a Soloist at New York City Ballet appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tour the Historical Houses and Buildings of Laranjeiras, Glória, and Ipanema this Weekend
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This weekend, Rio Casas & Prédios Antigos will be organizing three walking tours around “Zona Sul” (South Zone) neighborhoods to show residents and visitors alike the historic buildings of Rio de Janeiro. Starting this Saturday, June 22nd, at 10 AM, participants will be taken on […] The post Tour the Historical Houses and Buildings of Laranjeiras, Glória, and Ipanema this Weekend appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 21, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: ArraIndie @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – Want a Festa Junina with a twist? Too cool for the traditional quadrilhas? Then head down to Casa da Matriz in Rio’s […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 21, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil and Austria Sign a Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil and Austria sealed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries on Wednesday, June 19th. The document was signed by the Brazilian Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communications, Marcos Pontes, and the Minister of Education, Science, and Culture of Austria, Iris Eliisa […] The post Brazil and Austria Sign a Scientific and Technological Cooperation Agreement appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Up Ahead, Everyone Will Vote for me,” Says Brazil’s Bolsonaro
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In a speech to residents in Eldorado, a city in the countryside of the state of São Paulo, President Jair Bolsonaro thanked them for the votes he got in last year’s presidential election and hinted at the prospect of contesting the elections again. During last year’s campaign, […] The post “Up Ahead, Everyone Will Vote for me,” Says Brazil’s Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Carbon neutrality 2050: Visegrád saves Europe again
As The Guardian and others have complained, four post-communist European countries have blocked a crazy statement that "Europe should be carbon-neutral by 2050" on a Thursday meeting in Brussels. The heroic quartet turned out to be a "genetically modified Visegrád Group": Poland, Czechia, Hungary (we're in Central Europe), and... Estonia (the Easternmost among the three Baltic states) that has replaced Slovakia. Especially after the election of Ms Zuzana Čaputová as the Slovak president, Slovakia solidified its role as the Brussels' fifth column within the Visegrád Group. Fortunatel... more »
IVIG, Autism and Immune Dysfunction
By Teresa Conrick My daughter, Megan, age 26, had her first IVIG infusion two weeks ago. It has been a long road, YEARS getting here. Mostly it has been, “This is autism”, or “We don’t treat autism and immune problems.”... more »
BWorld 341, MORE investment liberalization needed
* Here's my article in BusinessWorld yesterday, June 20, 2019. Four reports in BusinessWorld last week seem to show a confusing investment environment of the Philippines: 1. “Foreign direct investments fall in March” (June 11). 2. “Investment pledges climb 40% in January-May” (June 12). 3. “Reforms eyed to boost FDI inflows” (June 13). 4. “Foreign funds to continue fleeing PHL stock market” (June 13). So actual foreign direct investment (FDI) in early 2019 has fallen while pledges of FDIs at the Board of Investments (BoI) were up. I checked the United Nations Conference on Trade and ... more »
US-Iran conflict
This is not good. Oil prices already declining to $51 a barrel, then Iran bombed huge oil tankers, prices went up to $53+, later back to $51. Yesterday Iran shot down a US military drone, now we are back at $57. https://oilprice.com/, https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-06-20/iran-shoots-down-us-drone-says-ready-war In the US-CN trade war, Trump haters attack "Trump tariff/protectionism" only, they do not attack, lambast "China taruff/protectionism." In the US-Iran spat, Trump haters again would attack "Trump aggression" only, "Iran aggression" do not attack or lambast Iran. Now s... more »
Breaking: Trump warned Iran via Oman of imminent attack
Donald Trump warned Tehran about an imminent attack as retaliation for a downed US drone, also giving “limited” time to respond, Reuters says. Trump reportedly ordered the strikes, but then pulled back. The US president “gave a short period of time to get our response but Iran’s immediate response was that it is up to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists allegedly hit Syrian jet over southern Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham recently released a video claiming they hit a Syrian military jet over the southern countryside of the Idlib Governoate. Led by their Jaysh Umar bin Al-Khattab faction, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham claimed they hit the Syrian jet, but the video they released does not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian Air Force lets loose heavy attack as Syrian Army prepares for next assault in NW Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have begun striking northwestern Hama and southwestern Idlib as they attempt to weaken the jihadist resolve before the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) begins their next assault. According to a military source, the Russian and Syrian air forces struck several jihadist targets in Idlib and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy films from jihadist heartland in Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The official media wing of the Tiger Forces released a video on Thursday that showed a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) traveling through the jihadist stronghold of Ma’arat Masreen in the Idlib Governorate. In the short video, the Syrian Army spy films traveling through Ma’arat Masreen, which is under the control […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia tests Mi-28 ‘night hunter’ attack helicopter in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Russian military has tested their Mi-28NM attack helicopter in a combat mission inside Syria, the Russian publication Izvestia recently reported. Dubbed the “night hunter”, the Mi-28NM completed successful trials in Syria’s mountainous and desert terrain. Such tests have confirmed that the helicopter is ready to enter service in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran says US drone recovered in Iranian territorial waters
Zarif said Thursday that Iran had retrieved “sections” of the US military drone shot down earlier that day. According to the foreign minister, the remains of the drone – which originated in the UAE – were retrieved in Iranian territorial waters. “At 00:14 US drone took off from UAE in stealth mode & violated Iranian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Priceless crisis
Having hitched their wagon to the unicorn of climate catastrophe, the Democrat candidates for president are caught between a rock and a very hard place. The post Priceless crisis appeared first on CFACT.
Free Trade 68, China is non-protectionist? Only Trump is protectionist?
The China communist government's propaganda is spreading spreading lots of fake news, like the following: (1) They "own" all areas in the 9-dash line SCS/WPS, (2) Their sponsored (but failed) #extraditionbill is good for HK people, (3) They are non-protectionist, low-tariff economy and Trump "started the trade war" with high tariff, China simply retaliated. Lies. Dishonesty. Fake news. But somehow they are successful in distorting facts and many people (especially Trump-haters) seem to believe them esp. #3. But look at the numbers who are the real protectionists. https://www.index... more »
What Real Options Does the United States Have Versus Iran?
The US military may exceed at "shock and awe" but no US military operation has ever been successful at state-building. The post What Real Options Does the United States Have Versus Iran? appeared first on The Duran.
I Know Which Country the U.S. Will Invade Next
We now know that the invasion of Iraq had nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction. We now know that the crushing of Libya had nothing to do with “stopping a bad man.” The post I Know Which Country the U.S. Will Invade Next appeared first on The Duran.
Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves
Is plunging Russia into darkness really a good idea? The post Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves appeared first on The Duran.
Who are the real warmongers? Probably not who you think.
The real warmongers are the people who care less about human lives and more about clicks and sales of their reporting. The post Who are the real warmongers? Probably not who you think. appeared first on The Duran.
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