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W.O.O.D. – 8 June 2019
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Boeing to start Delivering F-15EX Fighters As Early As 2020
Image: Boeing. *Aviation Geek Club:* *Boeing to deliver first two F-15EX Fighters as soon as 2020* This is possible due to the fact the F-15EX has a lot of similarities with the F-15QA Advanced Eagle that is in production for Qatar. Boeing says it can deliver the U.S. Air Force (USAF) at least two engineering, versions manufacturing and development (EMD) F-15EX fighters as early as 2020. This is possible due to the fact the F-15EX has a lot of similarities with the F-15QA Advanced Eagle that is in production for Qatar. So there is a possibility that some aircraft destined for Qat... more »
Judge Rules FBI Must Release Declarations from Lead Mueller FBI Agent….
In federal court yesterday (Friday, June 7). In a FOIA case ruling (full pdf below) Judge James Boasberg was deciding public release over two issues related to the memos of former FBI Director James Comey. Backstory HERE and HERE. Judge … Continue reading →
Feedback is not the big enchilada
By Christopher Monckton of Brenchley | June 8, 2019 I am most grateful to Mr Stokes for his interesting recent posting in which he explains what he sees as the difference between official climatology’s implementation of feedback in deriving climate sensitivity and the approach taken by my co-authors and me. The sheer quantity of the …
Overheating About Global Warming
American Consequences May, 2019 By Bjørn Lomborg Decades of climate-change exaggeration in the West have produced frightened children, febrile headlines, and unrealistic political promises. The world needs a cooler approach that addresses climate change smartly without scaring us needlessly and that pays heed to the many other challenges facing the planet. On March 15, across …
Top Pick: Why the Taurus TH9 Compact Is A Self Defense Gun Like No Other
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Cheap and packaged with amazing features. Handgun market prices, especially for compact self-defense handguns, often tend to group at around the same price point. One gun that comes in at considerably less than other compact guns is the Taurus TH9 Compact. The TH9 Compact brings all the features found in domestically priced handguns and delivers them at a price point for budget shooters. Forjas Taurus, or Taurus Forge, was started in 1941 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The company initially began producing copies of Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Spanish pistol... more »
"The semiconductor industry is one of the key forces of a country."- spy suspect
6-7-19 The PowerPoint presentation marked "confidential" was striking. Analyzes of the latest models of Japanese and American air-to-air missiles. Details on the F-35 fighter, the future aircraft of several NATO nations, including Canada. Photos of military satellites, naval combat systems, missile defense shields: all the most sophisticated war machines of the United States and its allies. Then, plans for a gigantic factory in China where were to be produced integrated circuits, or chips, capable of competing with all this technology. At the bottom the name of Professor Ishia... more »
Russia's St. Petersburg Economic Forum Falls Short of Expectations
Participants of the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre. © Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich Nikolas K. Gvosdev, National Interest: *Putin's Prized St. Petersburg Forum Falls Short of Expectations* In previous years, Putin has used the “boost” of a successful economic forum to assert Russia’s position in the world. But that wasn't the case this year. bserving the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from afar, the adjective I keep returning to is “lackluster.” The event was supposed to showcase a Russia ... more »
Explainer: 1 Big Advantage America Would Have over China In a War
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Adam K. Thomas - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 091117-N-6720T-373 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright ta] Submarines. *Given China’s place in the world, its underlying national trends and America’s pointed advantage in just that aspect of military power that’s especially damaging to Chinese plans, it seems optimistic for PLA officers to assume they can launch an attack on China’s neighbors w... more »
5 Submarines That Could Kill Billions of People in Minutes
*TNI Staff* *Security, * These subs might be the most horrific weapon of war ever built. *Built at the same time as the mighty Typhoon-class, the Delta IV is the current backbone of the Russian ballistic missile submarine fleet. The older 18,200-ton Delta IV design is nonetheless a capable platform and its armed with 16 R-29RMU Sineva liquid-fuel ballistic missiles, each of which can carry between four and eight warheads. Unlike previous versions of the Project 667 design, the Delta IV is able to fire missiles in any direction from a constant course in a circular sector. It is al... more »
The U.S. Navy Wants Nuclear Missiles That Self-Destruct Themselves
*Michael Peck* *Technology, Americas* [image: By US Navy - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 030606-N-0000X-005 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.বাংলা | Deutsch | En] And to be specific, ICBMs that self-destruct. Can that happen? It’s a familiar scene on old TV shows: a military or NASA rocket goes off course just after lift-off. Then the flight director in the control room issues a command: “Push the red button.” The rocket then self-destructs. ... more »
Blood in the Water: Russia or China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Carrier Using These Things
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Thousands would die. *The new Ford class (CVN-78) carriers cost somewhere around $13 billion, a price that does not include the air wing. With a contingent of F-35Cs, F/A-18E/Fs and various support aircraft, the price of an individual carrier is simply staggering, and the numbers go higher when accounting for the escort group that a carrier requires. Although the per-unit cost will go down as more ships are acquired, the Fords take so long to build that each new ship will need to incorporate a host of new technologies, just as with the Nimitz class.*... more »
Explained: Why the U.S. Has Higher Drug Prices Than Other Countries
*Simon F. Haeder* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The reasons. Spending on pharmaceuticals is on the rise worldwide. And it well should be. Today, we are able to cure some diseases like hepatitis C that were virtual death sentences just a few years ago. This progress required significant investments by governments and private companies alike. Unquestionably, the world is better off for it. Unfortunately, as President Trump pointed out in the State of the Union address, the United States has borne a significant amount of the negative effects associated with this development... more »
INSYS Pharma caught in fentanyl ‘devil’s triangle’
INSYS Therapeutics was founded by John Nath Kapoor, the former billionaire pharmaceutical entrepreneur. He is a native of India and it is unknown whether he retained that citizenship or became naturalized after living most of his adult life in the US. He also is said to own a large stake in the generic drugmaker Akorn based in Illinois. (One does have to wonder how a poor young man came to our shores and worked his way up the corporate ladder to become a billionaire in the pharmaceutical market. The ultimate dream of prosperity.) In 2017, Kapoor was arrested and charged … Continue r... more »
True The Vote Wins Historic $2 Million Settlement Against IRS….
News we might have missed. Last week Catherine Engelbrecht announced a historic legal victory in her decade long battle against the IRS for targeting her group, True The Vote, as part of the Obama administration’s weaponization program against political opposition. … Continue reading →
Court Orders Brazilian Education Ministry to Halt University Funds Blockade
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Federal Court in the state of Bahia determined, on Friday night, June 7th, that the Ministry of Education (MEC) must suspend its blockade of funds for federal universities. The government may appeal. The decision was taken by Judge Renata Almeida de Moura, of the 7th Federal […] The post Court Orders Brazilian Education Ministry to Halt University Funds Blockade appeared first on The Rio Times.
Official Inflation Slows to 0.13 Percent in May
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), considered Brazil’s official inflation index, stood at 0.13 percent in May, representing a slowdown compared to the 0.57 percent rate in April, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), as reported on Friday, June 7th. It was […] The post Official Inflation Slows to 0.13 Percent in May appeared first on The Rio Times.
Russian President Putin: We Are At The Start Of A 'Technology War'
*Daily Mail:* *Putin says America's attempts to 'push Huawei out of the world market' is 'the start of a new technology WAR'* * Vladimir Putin slammed moves by the US to ban the Chinese tech giant Huawei * He said 'push' of Huawei from global markets was the 'start of a technology war' * US imposed bans on Huawei last month and has pressured allies to do the same * Countries fearful of using tech firm over equipment being 'used for espionage' Russian President Vladimir Putin has slammed attempts to 'push' Huawei from global markets as the 'start of a technology war'. Putin made... more »
Saturday's Siren
*Disabilities* There are a lot of disabilities that are 100% legitimate. Some people are messed up and are considered disabled. Some receive benefits from the government to assist them to live despite that disability. The World Health Organization, a component of the United Nations, is on sort of a rampage, designating who is and is not disabled. I didn't think that I was disabled, but apparently I am because I'm over 55 years of age and I may not be able to do what I could do as well as I could when I was 25. Well, that's a shocker. According to the WHO, if you're disabled, you d... more »
Two Babies Died from Forced MMR Vaccines, Nurses Plead Guilty to Manslaughter
by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News News sources out of New Zealand are reporting that two nurses in Samoa, facing charges over the deaths of two babies who died shortly after receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, have pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Two nurses in Samoa, facing charges over the deaths of two babies, […] The post Two Babies Died from Forced MMR Vaccines, Nurses Plead Guilty to Manslaughter appeared first on Health Nut News.
Didn't see the caption
A five and a half minute section of (17:21 - 22: 53) yesterday’s Politics Live covered Lisa Forbes’s election. Initially, Faiza Shaheen defended Forbes’s Tweet, using the “She didn’t notice the caption” defence. When that wouldn’t wash she tried a bit of whataboutery. What about Islamophobia? she said. Then, what about Ann Widdicombe? Just a minute, who *IS* Faiza Shaheen and why is she always on the Beeb? Okay, she’s a Labour Party candidate who only joined the party after JC was elected; she’s after Ian Duncan Smith’s seat and the Guardian newspaper calls her a "rising star" ca... more »
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Burning Fossil Fuels has Improved Life Expectancy and Quality of Life; Spot the Similarities?
CO2 up, life expectancy up, weekly hours worked down. The more fossil fuels we burn, the better off we all are. Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment
It's time for Mimi Rocah to go!
*SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019A parody of analysis:* Mimi Rocha, NBC's new hire, seems like the nicest person on earth. She also seems like an increasingly familiar "cable news" type. She seems like the type of former federal prosecutor who never heard an audiotape in which she couldn't quickly detect "a consciousness of guilt." Rocha performed this feat for Brian Williams on Thursday's Eleventh Hour. Flawlessly working from tribal script, Gene Robinson immediately cast himself in the "old reliable" supporting role, saying he too was now able to hear the consciousness of guilt. Robinso... more »
Extremely rare black deer photographed in Northern Michigan
A man in Northern Michigan spotted the rarest of the rare deers on his property on May 29—a ‘pitch black’ deer caused by an extremely uncommon genetic mutation. “I see a lot of critters up here but I have never seen nor even heard of one of these. I was taking my trailer back to my pole barn property yesterday and so drove past the driveway in order to back in,” John Roach wrote on Facebook. “As I looked to my left I saw 2 deer in the lane that runs to the back of the property-nothing unusual except that one was typical and one was pitch black. I had my phone on the seat and was a... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 8
1920 Ex-Ottoman officers and soldiers attacked Mosul but were defeated by British 1924 UK run Baghdad Times said England would give Iraq independence in 4 yrs at most if Anglo-Iraq Treaty passed 1941 British campaign started against Vichy French in Syria using troops in Iraq Germany used Syria to supply pro-German Gaylani govt (Musings On Iraq book review *Iraq And Syria 1941, The Politics and Strategy of the Second World War*) 1990 US Commerce Dept wanted to limit technology sales to Iraq that could be used for missile program Rejected by White House 2000 UN Res 1302 renewed Oil ... more »
Brutal Barty brushes aside Vondrousova to claim French Open glory
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Australia has a new grand slam singles champion, with Queenslander Ashleigh Barty winning the French Open final in emphatic fashion, 6-1, 6-3, against Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova.
The Rocky Road to Roe v. Wade
On January 22, 1973, the United States Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. This established that the constitutional right to privacy included a person’s right to make their own medical decisions. Therefore, the ruling meant a woman choosing to have an abortion must be able to do so without interference from the government. Imagine that. Grown women granted the right of bodily sovereignty like the adults that… The post The Rocky Road to Roe v. Wade appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Is Russia Interested In A Deep Alliance With China?
Krenlin.ru *Bruno Maçães, Moscow Times:* *Is Russia Having Second Thoughts About Integration With China?* President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg happens at a critical moment in the relations between the two countries. The last few years made possible a significant rapprochement, but the potential for sudden shifts cannot be excluded. Everything seems in flux at the moment. Will the two countries move even closer together — is an Eastern Alliance possible? — or will China’s rise face new resistance in this area as well — problems it is now facing almos... more »
How About A Socialist Rugby Player For Congress?
*Shaniyat Chowdhury-- everyone calls him Shawn* Back in February, we spoke with a number of young progressives in the New York area who were inspired by AOC's successful challenge to political machine hack (now lobbyist) Joe Crowley and were considering running for Congress. One was Khaair Morrison, who looked like he was serious about engaging with Crowley successor as Queens Democratic Party boss, Gregory Meeks. Meeks is every bit as corrupt as Crowley, if not as subtle, and he looked like a great target. He still does-- but Morrison doesn't feel the time is right for himself yet.... more »
ON MEXICO, TRUMP SEEMS TO WIN, BUT WINNING DOESN'T FIT THE RIGHT'S BUSINESS MODEL
It appears that the Trump administration has reached a deal with Mexico that he can describe as a huge victory, whether or not it actually is: President Trump backed off his plan to impose tariffs on all Mexican goods and announced via Twitter on Friday night that the United States had reached an agreement with Mexico to reduce the flow of migrants to the southwestern border. ... Mexico agreed to “take unprecedented steps to increase enforcement to curb irregular migration,” including the deployment of its national guard throughout the country to stop migrants from reaching the Unit... more »
Big fat global warming lies
So many failed predictions that I have lost count. __________ Big fat global warming lies By Jbird Nearly 67 years ago this summer I traveled on vacation with my parents to Glacier National Park. I celebrated my 5th birthday at the park. The park was beautiful, but I remember distinctly feeling disappointed that I couldn’t ... Read moreBig fat global warming lies The post Big fat global warming lies appeared first on Ice Age Now.
More summer snow expected in Montana
Winter – as in WINTER! – weather advisory. National Weather Service Billings MT Jun 7 2019 – WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM SUNDAY Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches expected. Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains along the Beartooth Highway. Travel could be very difficult. https://www.weather.gov/images/byz/WxStory/WeatherStory1.png?6a7cd3d00bb6250f8bd9fbfdd23d9037&fbclid=IwAR0n8DvlU33NJFrMXWgDOJYzEfIb-THXsPY1eLUFubpUUzG7lfsM5vd7250 Thanks to Kenneth Lund for ... Read moreMore summer snow expected in Montana The post More summer snow expected in Montana appea... more »
Stats and BBC complaints
The BBC's latest complaints report (covering 13-26 May 2019) reveals that the three most complained about programmes were* The Andrew Marr Show *(twice) and* One Day in Gaza.* Both editions of *The Andrew Marr Show* concerned complaints about anti-Brexit bias, the* One day in Gaza* programme was complained about for anti-Israel bias. There were 788 complaints in total about anti-Brexit (and/or anti-Nigel Farage bias) on those two editions of *Th**e Andrew Marr Show* and 132 about One Day in Gaza. As for the Stage 2 findings of the BBC's Executive Complaints Unit (ECU), the BBC made... more »
"Mad cat woman, Karol Kodswallop"
This Twitter thread from the influential Orwell Prize-winning *Observer *journalist Carole Cadwalladr (the one Andrew Neil famously described as a "mad cat women, Karol Kodswallop") is a classic case of Beeb-bashing from 'the other side'... ...and further evidence of the weakness of the 'complaints from both sides' argument. She began it yesterday and continued with it today. It's an attack on the BBC for 'platforming' the free-market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), especially one of her favourite targets, the IEA's associate director Kate Andrews. Let's begi... more »
Europe Has no Freedom But to Choose “Freedom Gas”
By Tony Cartalucci The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently renamed US liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports “freedom gas.” But freedom for who? For Europe...more »
how will capitalism end?
by Wolfgang Streeck Our entire society has become dependent, during the last 40 years, on uninterrupted capital accumulation. The three systems of the crisis are the persistent decline in the rate of economic growth, the rise in overall indebtedness, and the rise in both income and wealth inequality. These three trends are mutually reinforcing. The Matthew Principle governing free markets: "for unto every one that hath been given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken even that which he hath." (Matthew 25:29) Described by Robert Merton as the princi... more »
WATCH: Cops Turn Off Body Cams, Ruthlessly Pummel Defenseless Man in Restraint Chair
[image: body]A mentally ill man was strapped to a chair before cops turned off their body cameras and proceeded to pummel his face in.
Police: Don’t Call Us with Taco Bell Complaint
A police department in Louisiana is reminding people that it’s there to serve, just not handle customer service complaints about Taco Bell.
5-Year-Old Girl Paralyzed by Rape Shocks Sierra Leone
The man accused in the 5-year-old’s case — who is her uncle — remains jailed without bail while his case is before the country’s high court.
Police Surround House for Burglary, Find Deer Instead
The homeowner hid in a closet and realized she had left her weapon in the kitchen. Officers say they were worried it could end up in the hands of the burglary suspect.
Auto Loans Hit A New Record: Monthly Payments At All-Time High
By Mac Slavo Auto loans have hit a new record, and it’s not a good sign in an economy that’s so volatile. Consumers’ monthly auto... more »
North Korea's 2017 Nuclear Test Was Probably A Thermonuclear One
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un provides guidance on a nuclear weapons program in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang September 3, 2017. © KCNA / Reuters *Popular Mechanics*:* North Korea's Latest Nuclear Test Was More Powerful Than We Thought* The 2017 nuclear test was up to two thirds more powerful than the U.S. intelligence community estimated. North Korea’s most recent nuclear test was far more powerful than the U.S. government claimed. A new analysis of the 2017 test reveals it had an explosive yield of approximately 25... more »
Glock 31: Why 1 Expert Says You Will Really Like This Gun
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * For many reasons. In the early 1990s, a handful of calibers emerged to challenge the nine-millimeter as the dominant semi-automatic handgun round. One of these, the .357 Sig, is the caliber of choice for the Glock 31 pistol. The Glock 31 is the company’s offering for those into high velocity or long distance handgun shooting. The G31 also comes with a large magazine capacity, making it an excellent self-defense or duty sidearm. The now infamous 1986 FBI Miami shootout was a watershed moment in the history of law enforcement. Eight FBI agents armed wi... more »
Russia Designed Their Very Own SR-71 Spyplane. But There Is 1 Big Difference.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * It would have flown out of a mothership. It’s a cliché of the Cold War that no sooner did one superpower pioneer a new weapons technology that its rival swiftly sought its own copy, canceling out any advantage long-term. Though this frequently did occur, the Soviet Union and the West had diverging theories about precisely which platforms would most reinforce their security posture. For example, during the 1950s and 60s, the United States invested considerably in various spy planes designed to penetrate hostile airspace such as the high-flying RB-5... more »
You're In Trouble If You Get Stationed At Any of These 5 U.S. Navy Bases
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The 5 worst. *Lemoore was the first Navy base chosen to host the F-35; however, Navy families are not interested in being stationed here. Many residents said that living there feels more like living on an overseas base because of its rural location in "the middle of nowhere," in Kings County, California. Some residents complain that the water smells like sulfur and the air is difficult to breathe. Being that the area is surrounded by farms, many families report that there is a lingering manure odor from local livestock.* The U.S. Navy boasts more ... more »
On the Politics of Libertarianism
Ludwig von MisesHere’s a rule: Any individualist and liberty oriented political movement that is dominated by intellectuals will over a period of time become collectivist and statist. This happens because most intellectuals have the tendency of falling in love with their own thinking—they love to rationalize. But “individualism” and “liberty” cannot coexist with rationalization, so when the intellectuals are in control, the movement will become collectivist and statist. The movement of the liberals gravitated towards leftism more than 100 years ago because most liberals were intell... more »
The Twins Are Two
The Board of Directors celebrated its birthday this week. Okay, they're two, so "celebrate" might be a bit of a stretch, because they didn't really know what exactly was happening other than it involved cake and ice cream and some new toys. This is not my first parenting rodeo; I have two older children and a trio of grandchildren who are, in my completely unbiased opinion, geniuses. You know they'll be different-- different roll of the genetic dice, different life experiences. But this is my first go-round with twins. The boys are identical twins, carrying exactly the same genetic... more »
It does not feel like Eid in North Sinai
It is the third day of Eid el-Fitr in Egypt. Earlier Friday, Egypt’s ministry of interior announced that its forces in North Sinai killed 8 suspected terrorists or as officially called “terrorist elements” involved in Al-Arish checkpoint attack that place on Wednesday. This announcement came less than 48 hours of its announcement that security forces killed another 14 suspected terrorists or as officially called “terrorist elements” for their alleged involvement in Wednesday’s attack. Earlier Wednesday , a group of militant terrorists attacked a security checkpoint called “Batal... more »
Climate Politics: Elites vs. Workers
Chuck DeVore at Forbes connects the dots between three recent events suggesting that progressive warmists are increasingly opposed by workers who used to vote with them. Devore describes a divide in the US electorate, but there are comparable stresses in European countries like France, Germany, Italy, Hungary and others. His article is How Tesla, Crony […]
Bollywood meets car chases, #6
To close out our week of Bollywood car chases, here's a short clip from the 2011 movie "Singham". It's not so much a car chase as a car interception. Acrobatic? Yes. Impossible? *Heck,* yes! The entire movie is so over-the-top it's ridiculous. As a bonus for your weekend viewing pleasure, here's the big fight scene. When did Superman emigrate to India, anyway? Oh, well. Impossible or not, that's Bollywood! Peter
Weekend reads: Dean withdraws from post after retraction of Lancet book review; star researcher committed misconduct; a new way to game peer review?
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured a reminder that sometimes science just needs more bullshit; a … Continue reading Weekend reads: Dean withdraws from post after retraction of Lancet book review; star researcher committed misconduct; a new way to game peer review?
‘Mexico to buy from US patriot farmers!’ Trump fires out apparent details of new deal
Mexico has “agreed to immediately begin buying large quantities of agricultural products from our great patriot farmers,” Trump wrote on Twitter on Saturday. The post ‘Mexico to buy from US patriot farmers!’ Trump fires out apparent details of new deal appeared first on The Duran.
Meaning of Macedonian Issue in Geopolitical Game between Churches
The recognition of uncanonical organizations in Ukraine and FYROM are important for NATO’s expansion and the growth of American influence in Europe. The post Meaning of Macedonian Issue in Geopolitical Game between Churches appeared first on The Duran.
Labour candidate survives by-election as Conservative Party crumbles (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 196. The post Labour candidate survives by-election as Conservative Party crumbles (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Credit and blame
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is stepping down today. This imperfect person has received a huge amount of blame for the failure to deliver a Brexit deal. Yet, I believe she had an unenviable task of herding the many and … Continue reading →
Ministers: Brazil “Is Ready” to Negotiate Trade Agreement With Mexico
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is ready to negotiate an “ambitious” bilateral agreement with Mexico that will allow free trade between the two countries, announced the Economy and Foreign Affairs Ministers on Friday, in a joint statement. Representatives of the two countries met in Mexico City on May 30th and 31st […] The post Ministers: Brazil “Is Ready” to Negotiate Trade Agreement With Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Prohibits Embassy in Brazil From Flying LGBT Rainbow Flag
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Donald Trump administration has banned U.S. embassies abroad, including that in Brasília, from flying the LGBT pride flag on their official flagpoles during the month of June. The information comes from NBC, citing three American diplomats. President Obama’s government had granted general permission for embassies to […] The post U.S. Prohibits Embassy in Brazil From Flying LGBT Rainbow Flag appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police Uncover Scheme to Obtain U.S. Visa With Fake Documents
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro arrested on Thursday afternoon, June 6th, three individuals attempting to obtain a visa to enter the United States with forged documents. The man who sold the forged papers was also arrested. They were caught in the act at the American Consulate […] The post Police Uncover Scheme to Obtain U.S. Visa With Fake Documents appeared first on The Rio Times.
"Fukushima Update 6/8/19: 19,453.2 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow
*"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”* - Shiva ◆ *Updated June 8, 2019: Fukushima Equals 19,453.2 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow; There is No Place On Earth to Escape the Rad: *The 3 melted-through cores of the destroyed reactors, now melted together into a single "corium" totaling over *600 tons*, at Fukushima *daily* release the radioactive equivalent of 6.45 Hiroshima bombs directly into the atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean. As of June 8, 2019 - 3,016 days since the disaster began - this equals the detonation of *19,453.2 *Hiroshima atomic bombs and it is still... more »
Ever have one of those "Aha!" moments?
*Chernobyl Destruction* How do you know the Western "new*Z*/entertainment" media is lying? *Answer:* HBO has a miniseries. Or any of the "Hollywood" types tells a version of the story. *This is the lesson that the sentient amongst humanity learned as a result of the 9/11 atrocity*. This lesson can be applied to *any event* in American history from the *Mayflower *onwards. That's why, when I thought back to Chernobyl several years ago, I suspected that the Ziofascist-infiltrated US "intelligence" had a role in the disaster...just like 9/11, the assassinations of the 1960's and ... more »
$10 Trillion Would Solve a lot of Real-World Problems; Green Raw Deal is a Misallocation of Resources on a Biblical Scale
$10 Trillion ‘to Have a Shot’: Ocasio-Cortez Updates Climate Change Price Tag Green New Deal advocate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told reporters on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that any considerable climate change program must come with a minimum $10 trillion price tag to have a real “shot.” BTW, all the spending of fighting climate change up … Continue reading "$10 Trillion Would Solve a lot of Real-World Problems; Green Raw Deal is a Misallocation of Resources on a Biblical Scale"
I’ll be Eating at Wendy’s…and Chick-Fil-A
Progressives have Corrupted the Science of Abortion like they have with the Climate. Finally, the Public is Getting to Hear Both Sides Democrats; Murder is Legal if Murders “Consent” How Abortion and Climate Change Alarmism are Related The Real Science Deniers The True Face of Fascism is Socialist Big Government Not Conservative Small Government Please … Continue reading "I’ll be Eating at Wendy’s…and Chick-Fil-A"
The Truth about Hate Crime Statistics
If Hate Crimes were such an epidemic, why would the Progressives need to orchestrate hoaxes and blame white people for crimes committed by blacks? Just like Climate Change, the numbers don’t support the narrative. NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S HATE CRIME RACIAL STATISTICS HIGHLIGHT LIE IN DE BLASIO’S NARRATIVE New York City Mayor Bill de … Continue reading "The Truth about Hate Crime Statistics"
Syrian Army moves towards militant lines in northwestern Hama: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:35 P.M.) – The official media wing of the Tiger Forces released a new video on Saturday that shows the Syrian military moving towards the jihadist lines in northwestern Syria. The soldiers in the video, which are Tiger Forces, are seen moving towards an undisclosed location in northwestern Hama. The location is likely […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US asks German military to extend mission in Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) – The U.S. military has asked their German counterparts to extend their mission in Syria until the last remnants of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) are eliminated, Der Spiegel reported on Friday. The Der Spiegel article said a U.S. general asked the German military to extend its reconnaissance and tank missions in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian airstrikes hammer jihadist lines in NW Hama as Syrian Army attempts to advance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – For the second time in the last 24 hours, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched a counter-offensive to reclaim the territory they lost in the northwestern countryside of Hama. Backed by heavy Russian airstrikes, the Syrian Army began their assault by storming the large hilltop of Tal Malah. This […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Former Syrian National Team member turned rebel commander reportedly dead after Hama battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – The former goalkeeper for the Syrian National Team, ‘Abdel-Bassit Sarout, reportedly succumbed to his wounds on Saturday after the fierce battle that took place in northwestern Hama earlier in the week. According to opposition activists via social media, Sarout was badly wounded during the joint Jaysh Al-Izza/Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham offensive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Second Former GOP State Senator Found Shot Dead Inside Home Within 2 Days
For the second time in two days, another former GOP state senator has been found shot dead inside their home. On June 5, former Republican Oklahoma state Sen. Jonathan Nichols, 53, was discovered dead inside his home in Norman, OK from an apparent gunshot wound, according to information from the Norman Police Department. Reports indicate […] The post Second Former GOP State Senator Found Shot Dead Inside Home Within 2 Days appeared first on Health Nut News.
Venezuela Is Now The Poster Child On What A Failed State Looks Like In Latin America
A man weighs coffee beans, given as a means of payment, in a hardware store in Guarico, Venezuela April 24, 2019. Picture taken April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero *Reuters:* *With Venezuela in collapse, towns slip into primitive isolation* PATANEMO, Venezuela (Reuters) - At the once-busy beach resort of Patanemo, tourism has evaporated over the last two years as Venezuela’s economic crisis has deepened and deteriorating cellphone service left visitors too afraid of robbery to brave the isolated roads. Gone are the vendors who once walked the sands of the crescent-shaped bea... more »
Melbourne woman's body found after ultralight plane crashes into Lake Eildon
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Police recover the body of a 23-year-old Melbourne woman who was a passenger in an ultralight aircraft that had crashed into Lake Eildon, in central Victoria. The pilot was rescued by a fishing boat and taken to hospital.
Trivia : June 8th
These things happened on this date in history…. Kim Phúc, center left, running down a road naked near Trang Bang after a South Vietnamese Air Force napalm attack Vietnam War June 8, 1972 Nick Ut takes his Pulitzer-winning photo of a napalm attack on a South Vietnamese village. It showed nine-year-old Kim Phúc running naked after being badly burned and tearing her clothes off during a South Vietnamese Air Force napalm attack near Trang Bang. Trang Bang had been occupied by North Vietnamese forces. After taking the photograph, Ut took Kim Phúc and other injured children to a hospital ... more »
The Power of Constitutional Frames
For the symposium on Ken Kersch, Conservatives and the Constitution (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Ann Southworth Some scholars seeking to explain how conservatives have gained the upper hand in battles over constitutional doctrine have focused on the past four decades and the rise and influence of the conservative legal movement. Ken Kersch’s book, *Conservatives and the Constitution: Imagining Constitutional Restoration in the Heyday of American Liberalism*, urges us to pay attention to an earlier period and to other players and broader processes. With respect to all of them... more »
EXCLUSIVE: Video Shows What Riding Your Bike to Work In a Police State Looks Like
[image: bicycle]Three police cruisers and four officers were dispatched to stop an entirely innocent man who was riding his bicycle to work.
VIDEO: Watch Russia Test Out Its Very Own Missile Defense System
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: By ru:Участник:Goodvint - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10243963] Could it stop a U.S. nuclear attack? Russia has tested a new anti-missile interceptor. Though Russian media hailed the test as an impressive demonstration of Russian military power, it’s not exactly clear why this is so. Russian television showed a one-minute video of a rocket launch, said to be from the Sary-Shagan test site in Kazakhstan. The video shows a canister—presumably with the missile inside—being transported on a flatbed... more »
Why Did the U.S. Military Delay a Key Missile-Defense Test for 13 Years?
*David Axe* *Security, * And it gets worse from there. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) isn’t testing its most powerful missile-interceptor enough, the Government Accountability Office claimed in *a June 2019 report*. The military bumped back one key trial multiple times over a period of 13 years. Equally troubling, many of the tests the MDA is conducting aren’t very realistic, the watchdog agency explained in its report. Laura Grego, a missile-defense expert with the Union of Concerned Scientists in Massachusetts, *called* the GAO report “remarkable.” The GAO focused its... more »
Question: What Is North Korea Like Behind the Headlines?
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* North Korea has evolved, in some ways significantly, since Kim Jong-un succeeded his father in 2011. More changes are likely. Watchful and wary engagement is more likely to encourage positive reform than unremitting hostility. That kind of engagement requires a far better understanding of the DPRK, both its system and people. Increasing that understanding is the objective of this forum. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea long has been known as the “Hermit Kingdom.” That label originally applied to the isolationist monarchy which eventually w... more »
Did China Really Test a New Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Fake news? Last week, world media was abuzz with reports that China had test-fired the JL-3, its most advanced submarine-launched ballistic missile. But did it really happen? Two anonymous Chinese military sources told the South China Morning Post that the test was of an older ballistic missile. “A missile test by the People’s Liberation Army on Sunday did not feature the country’s next-generation long-range weapon, but instead involved a mid-range Dongfeng missile refitted with improved guidance systems,” one source said. The denials are part of ... more »
The U.S. Postal Service Is Dying. Here Is How We Can Save It.
*Chris Edwards* *Economics, * Mail volumes are falling and the U.S. Postal Service is losing billions of dollars a year while accumulating large liabilities. The USPS has partly offset declining mail revenues with growth in package revenues. But the company’s finances look pretty bleak overall. The table below illustrates the USPS’s predicament with data from 2009 and 2018 from here, here, and here. The data in the table reflects that: -Mail demand is falling and package demand is rising. The problem is that mail is more profitable and accounts for most of USPS revenues. - USPS... more »
The Tariff Threat Against Mexico Could Be Trump's Riskiest Bet Yet
*Stratfor Worldview* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Could it spark a recession? Slow economic growth? On May 30, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 5 percent tariff on all goods from Mexico starting June 10 unless the country takes "substantial" steps to stem the flow of migrants crossing the U.S. border. According to Trump's statement, that tariff would continue to rise by 5 percentage points on the first day of each following month until eventually capping off at 25 percent in October, where it would remain until Washington deems enough has been done to ... more »
Russian Sailors Were Sunbathing On The Helicopter Pad When Their Destroyer Took A Run At A US Navy Warship
Russian sailors appear to sunbathe on the back of the Russian destroyer US Navy video *Business Insider*: *Russian sailors appeared to be sunbathing shirtless while their destroyer took a run at a US Navy warship* * A Russian destroyer sailed dangerously close to a US Navy guided-missile cruiser in the Philippine Sea on Friday. * US Navy videos of the "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter appear to show Russian sailors sunbathing on the helicopter pad. * Their presence could be seen as a potential taunt, though neither the Navy or the Department of Defense would speculate about exa... more »
Operation of the Morganza Floodway Again Postponed, With Apparently Serious Repercussions Down-river
Flooding down-river from the Morganza spillway in Louisiana is currently causing impacts on ports, shipping, industry, the large state university, … Continue reading →
Washington State Governor and AG on Trump Admin Actions to Undercut Nuclear Cleanup at Hanford
Hanford tanks leak into soil groundwater schematic diagram Ironically, in the early 1990s, the New York Times covered two topics, … Continue reading →
Leading Russian Journalist Detained On Apparently Trumped Up Narcotics Charges
From VOA News: “Leading Russian Journalist Detained on Narcotics Charges June 07, 2019 11:33 AM UPDATE June 07, 2019 5:45 … Continue reading →
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE SUBCOMMITTEE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON NUCLEAR WASTE CLEANUP BILLS
More nuclear waste hearings… “ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE SUBCOMMITTEE ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON NUCLEAR WASTE CLEANUP BILLS Jun 6, 2019 … Continue reading →
US House Judiciary Chair Nadler Statement Following Deadline for Judiciary Committee’s Subpoena of Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson Documents
US House Judiciary “Chairman Nadler Statement Following Deadline for Judiciary Committee’s Subpoena of Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson Documents Washington, … Continue reading →
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*Texas Governor Signs Bill Allowing More Armed Teachers* Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law Thursday allowing more teachers to carry firearms and expands mental health services for students in the wake of the mass shooting last year at a high school near Houston. The bill removed the previous on the number of armed teachers allowed on school campuses of one per every 200 students or one per school. The measure also encourages schools to train teachers to recognize mental health issues among students, increase the number of mental health counselors at schools, and install “thr... more »
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*Dirty Rotten Climate Scandals* Tony Thomas writes from Australia: Shakespeare’s monster, Caliban, dreamed of clouds opening to show riches ready to drop upon him. Climate scientists don’t have to dream about it – honors, awards and cash prizes rain down in torrents. Other scientists try to help humanity, but while climate scientists may kid themselves and others that they share that goal, their practical intent is to raise energy costs and harm nations’ energy efficiency via renewables. While they posture as planet-savers in white coats, some of them pocket awards of half-mill... more »
Our D Day?
In the wake of the 75th anniversary of D Day, some are drawing analogies between the climate crisis and the Second World War. Certainly, Elizabeth May sees a connection. Susan Delacourt writes: Here in Canada, Elizabeth May and the Green party have put this comparison at the heart of the plan recently unveiled as “Mission Possible.” One of the more intriguing components of the plan is to form a “survival cabinet” made up of members from all parties, a suggestion inspired by the wartime cabinets of Winston Churchill and William Lyon Mackenzie King. May has been making the link bet... more »
The Saturday Morning Impeachment Catch-Up
A majority of registered voters (54%) agree with Republican Justin Amash (MI) that Trump committed impeachable offenses. Pelosi knows he's committed impeachable offenses as well, but doesn't want to start impeachment proceedings against him for partisan considerations and because she is an old coward who should retire. In the middle of a clash with Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler over impeachment on Tuesday evening, she told her senior leadership team that she’d like to see Trump "in prison." She isn't the sheriff and it isn't her job to put Trump in prison. It's her job to impeach h... more »
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