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Galactic cosmic rays affect Earth’s climate by increasing cloud cover
“New evidence suggests that high-energy particles from space known as galactic cosmic rays affect the Earth’s climate by increasing cloud cover, causing an “umbrella effect”. “ click here
"Promise The Moon"
*"Promise The Moon"* by Jeff Thomas "In the 2018 US general election, a spate of liberal candidates appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, each making dramatic promises for a more collectivist US. Until the 2016 election, the US hadn’t seen many openly collectivist candidates since before World War II, but since the campaign that gave rise to avowed socialist Bernie Sanders, socialist candidates have appeared in abundance and have become “the other democrats.” They’re not only plentiful, but unapologetic in their socialist stance. But why should this be? And, more importantly, where ... more »
"Unsatisfied By Thrill Of Eating Tide Pods, Millennials To Storm Area 51"
*Click image for larger size.* *"Unsatisfied By Thrill Of Eating Tide Pods, * *Millennials To Storm Area 51"* by The Babylon Bee U.S. - "The nation’s millennials (and many Gen Zers) thought they were finally satisfied, having consumed millions of dollars’ worth of tide pods, and having snorted a “literal ton” of condoms. For a short while, they felt they were finally content in their need to seek wild thrills by performing potentially fatal activities. But the gaping void in millennials’ souls remained, and their desire to engage in more and more destructive behavior grew once agai... more »
Navy Nightmare: America's Carriers Are in Trouble in the Next Great War
*Matthew Reisener* *Security, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 170408-N-WZ792-070 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright ta] Here's why. *Hammes, however, is not in favor of scrapping America’s carriers right away, and instead advocates continuing to use the current carriers until they are retired (the Navy will still have seven carriers in use until 2050 and four scheduled for retirement as late as 2070). ... more »
Are Russia's Anti-Tank Missiles Impossible to Stop?
*Michael Peck* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - Vitalykuzmin.net, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20165007] Trouble. *If APS won’t protect Western tanks, then it won’t protect Russian ones, either.* The defensive systems protecting Western tanks from anti-tank missiles won’t stop Russian rockets, according to Russian media. Russian news agency TASS claimed that an Israeli source told it that Israel’s Trophy active defense system, which shoots down anti-tank rockets, won’t work against Russian weapons. The source, identified only as... more »
All Part Of Your Plan - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*A work in progress* *Evil, goodness, darkness, light* *All part of your plan* *© ** 2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was inspired yesterday by a phrase we often hear, I am a work in progress and written in the haiku style of poetry. I was also reading a book in which the protagonist experienced a vision of the evolution of all life as well as humanity and the **universe. Then, words for this poem came to me and I have edited it several times until finishing it and publishing it for the first time today on my blog, the 16th of July, 2019.* *If you liked this poem ... more »
Whether Poor or Rich, Brazilians in Portugal do not Think About Returning
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – They are millionaire mega-investors, students, businessmen, sand sculptors, app drivers, artists and unemployed. They are Brazilians in Portugal. Numbers and accounts obtained by the Estado, show “zucas” (as they are addressed and called by Portuguese) of all ages and social classes show that most of them are not even thinking […] The post Whether Poor or Rich, Brazilians in Portugal do not Think About Returning appeared first on The Rio Times.
Technology, Innovation, and Games Will Soon Stir up the Island of Santa Catarina
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “Games promote learning in mathematics, logic, they are fun, they stimulate reflexes, and they are also entertaining,” says gamer Arthur Nunes, a businessman in the sector focused on children’s games. Nunes is in the organization of the 1ª Copa ACATE de Futebol Digital (“1st ACATE Digital Football Cup”), which will […] The post Technology, Innovation, and Games Will Soon Stir up the Island of Santa Catarina appeared first on The Rio Times.
Newsnight gawn mad
Yes, everything seems to have gawn mad. Yesterday Rod Liddle plugged his upcoming appearance on Newsnight in the Speccie. He was a little apprehensive, and with good reason. Reinforcements had been brought in to back up Emily Maitlis. Rod is never as biting or quick-witted in person as he is in print, but here he was at a distinct disadvantage; two against one. Emily Mailtis made a particularly revealing onslaught on Liddle's writing midway through, which I'm sure will have antagonised every one of his fans. What was it she called it? Bile something or other? “The bile that you spe... more »
Updated battle map of the Syrian War: Mid-July update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The month of July has been filled with a great deal of violence but no significant advances by any party inside Syria. At the start of July, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels traded offensives in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate; however, neither side was able […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed rebels want to go to Idlib to fight Syrian government: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The U.S.-backed Liwaa Shahada Al-Quraytayn militant faction expressed in a new video their desire to go to the Idlib Governorate to fight the Syrian government troops. This militant faction has been in control of the Tanf region since they launched an offensive in southeastern Syria in 2016. In 2016, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s S-400 is best missile system in the world: Erdogan
Russia’s S-400 is the best missile defense systems in the world, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “S-400 deliveries to Turkey have begun. What has been said about this? It was said that we will be unable to purchase them and get them delivered. By April 2020, these systems will be fully deployed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish Army removes border fence in front of northern Raqqa town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Opposition activists reported last night that the Turkish Armed Forces had removed the border fence along the Al-Raqqa Governorate’s northern border. According to the opposition claims, the border fence was completely removed north of the Al-Raqqa Governorate town of Tal Abyad. This move by the Turkish Armed Forces comes just […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New legal advice exposes fluoridation programs
Australian councils do not have legal approval to add fluoride to community water supplies, according to advice from a prominent lawyer. In a 43-page recommendation to Port Macquarie Council, Tim Robertson SC has exposed a federal loophole that calls into question fluoridation programs across the country.
Iraqi national’s heart resumes functioning 18 months after artificial implant surgery
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Tanzania’s albinos hacked apart by witchdoctors.
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UK Doctor suspended for working 24hours without break, putting Patients at Risk
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UK Doctor suspended for working 24hours without break, putting Patients at Risk
https://www.detcare.com/blog/uk-nhs-doctor-suspended-working-overtime
If you flush drugs down the toilet, you could be creating ‘meth gators,’ cops say.
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/07/15/us/police-warn-flushing-drugs-create-meth-gators-trnd/index.html?utm_content=2019-07-16T04%3A44%3A32&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_source=fbCNNi&fbclid=IwAR0RNOzxAFT_XHmuSb04YCnee1X0mo2yimPFBP99KX4HMKbLpLcfPA0k4bY
Giant jellyfish spotted by divers off English coast
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Giant jellyfish spotted by divers off English coast
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CIA Has Interfered With Over 81 Foreign Elections in the Past Century.
http://humansarefree.com/2017/01/cia-has-interfered-with-over-81-foreign.html?fbclid=IwAR2dr1wsdKB5cxVQtEAvwfSeM0jmTV10SYxDLZpwiVM3LXOScKzwjQr8bzw&m=0
‘World’s Poorest President’ Explains Why We Should Kick Rich People Out Of Politics
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2015/08/19/worlds-poorest-president-explains-why-we-should-kick-rich-people-out-of-politics/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
'Lives in jeopardy': Rural residents cut off as 40km of copper wire stolen in NT
An increasing amount of copper is being stolen in the NT, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs and risking the lives of rural residents who are losing phone and internet services for days on end.
'We're not seeing improvements': Royal commission hears of inter-generational trauma
Indigenous "healing centres" could address the shocking suicide rates and improve mental wellbeing among Aboriginal communities who are suffering from "a legacy of enduring trauma and loss", Victoria's royal commission into mental health hears.
The Big Blue Gap in the Green New Deal
Filling in the missing chapter on oceans for the Green New Deal,
What if the Federation drought happened today?
A CSIRO reconstruction of the Federation drought of 1891 to 1903 finds that if it were to occur again today, its effects would likely be even more devastating.
Obscure law used by blogger in landmark High Court win against Malcolm Roberts
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Blogger makes legal history after successfully suing Senator Malcolm Roberts over the 2016 dual citizenship saga.
NRL's first female referee hopes to become an inspiration
Belinda Sharpe becomes the first woman in Australian rugby league's 111-year history to referee a professional men's top-grade match and she wants to inspire young girls to follow her trailblazing path.
Man charged with rape, recording women using 'spy cameras' in towel racks
A Sunshine Coast man has been charged with rape and secretly recording a number of his female flatmates using hidden cameras, over the course of five years.
Baby Ivy was too young for a flu jab, now her mum is calling for others to get vaccinated
Ivy was 10 weeks old when she was hospitalised with the flu. While she was too young for a jab, her family is considering vaccinating for a second time. Health experts say, while not recommended for the general population, some vulnerable groups might need a boost.
Baby rushed to hospital after asylum seeker's calls for help ignored, lawyer says
A human rights lawyer accuses the Federal Government of failing "in its duty of care" after a 15-month-old girl housed in a Melbourne immigration detention centre was hospitalised.
'We have nothing to hide': Gold Coast aged care facility referred to royal commission
People still living at a Gold Coast nursing home that was partially evacuated last Thursday are told the facility will be referred to the aged care royal commission, a move backed by operator HelpStreet.
Rio Tinto faces $2.7b cost blowout at its Mongolian copper mine
Rio Tinto's ambitious joint venture in Mongolia is facing big cost overruns and construction delays over concerns about the underground copper mine's stability.
Bushwalkers missing in Tasmanian wilderness during severe weather all found safe
Rescuers praise bushwalker Michael Bowman for sitting it out in a tent for more than a week after he became separated in thick fog in the Tasmanian wilderness from his backpack containing an emergency beacon.
'I just kept talking to her': Police officer makes emotional apology over fatal crash
Lachlan Chancellor apologises to the family of Canberra woman Amanda Beehag, who died after their cars collided when he ran a red light en route to the scene of a reported burglary.
The town fighting for just eight seconds of your time
The small rural community of Torrita fights to keep safe speed limits through their town, and to acknowledge their existence.
Global Debt Now Totals $246.5 Trillion
*Axios:* *The global debt binge begins anew* The world's debt rose by $3 trillion in the first quarter of 2019 — an almost unprecedented borrowing binge that brought total global debt to $246.5 trillion. Why it matters: High levels of debt put countries in a vulnerable position in the event of a downturn and could endanger the world's economic recovery, said economists from the Institute of International Finance, which released the study today. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* You know that this is not going to end well.
Facebook and Friends Threaten to Libralize the World
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 16 (IPS) - On 17 June, a Facebook white paper proposed a new global digital currency it plans to launch in the first half of 2020. The Libra will be managed by a ‘not for profit' Swiss-based Facebook-led consortium of ‘for profit corporations', with Uber, eBay, Lyft, Mastercard and PayPal among its founding members. Read the full story, “Facebook and Friends Threaten to Libralize the World”, on globalissues.org →
Russian Detained For Helping Italian Mobster Rocco Morabito Escape Prison in Uruguay
miningawareness at US Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick: No Choice But to Open an Impeachment Inquiry – Mining Awareness + - 21 hours ago
Rocco Morabito is still at large, after escaping a prison in Uruguay. Rocco Morabito, member of the ‘Ndrangheta cartel (Calabrian … Continue reading →
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Put it in perspective: How many child molesters do you know? Do you hang out with people like Jeffrey Epstein and Alabama Senate candidate Judge Roy Moore? Who would you nominate for the Supreme Court? But, like I said the other day, birds of a feather flock together. Epstein is Trump's "terrific guy" and "a lot of fun." I can tell you another thing: If I worked at the Trump White House and had a teenage daughter, I would never bring her in on "Take Your Daughter To Work Day" but then, what are the chances that a patriotic American like me would ever work for Trump? I do... more »
Trade War Quietly Escalates, as China Buys Gold & Dumps US Treasuries
The Duran Published on Jul 15, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 240. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the start and stop progression of trade talks ,which appear to be leading towards an amicable separation, both economic and political, between the United States and China. end
Ron Paul: Trump, Obama, Bush All Changed (Lied)
RT America Published on Jul 15, 2019 Presidential candidate and former Congressman Dr. Ron Paul (R-Texas) joins Rick Sanchez to discuss his political career and to diagnose problems in US foreign policy and the “hateful mood” of the country. end
Silver, JP Morgan, and China: This Could be HUGE!
Silver Fortune Published on Jul 11, 2019 Excellent work by Alasdair Macleod regarding who the whale in the silver market really is. https://www.goldmoney.com/research/go… end
Arabic Press Review: US Envoy Says ‘Deal of Century’ Won’t Mention Two-State Solution
Arabic Press Review: US Envoy Says ‘Deal of Century’ Won’t Mention Two-State Solution by Mohammad Ayesh, http://www.middleeasteye.net/ In exclusive interview to Saudi paper, Jason Greenblatt also says he prefers to use ‘neighbourhoods and cities’ rather than settlements – Greenblatt: US will not force plan on Israeli-Palestinian conflict US President Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle …
Why Social Mobility Is a Lousy Idea
Recognizing social mobility as yet another "divide and conquer" strategy.
Freeland Responds to Putin: Liberalism Will Prevail! (Nazis Will Help)
The elite attempting to control the world under an “end of history” neo-liberal doctrine have created a mountain of unresolvable paradoxes for themselves in Ukraine since unleashing the anti-Russian Euromaidan color revolution in late 2013 that unseated a pro-Russian Viktor Yanukovych government, and replaced it with a Nazi-infested technocratic regime which has […]
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 7/15/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, Post Market Wrap Up: #FEAR Gold-Bad. Crypto-Bad. Dollar-GOOD - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • After The Boom Comes The Bust. And Now Is The Bust Federal Debt Ceiling Reached as Federal Spending Rages A Top is Forming… Is is THE Top? "Trucking Apocalypse" Continues As 40-Year-Old Cali Trucking Company Shuts Down "Effective Immediately" US Beekeepers Lost 40% O... more »
Get Ready for the U.S. Army's M-1A2C Abrams Tank
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Unknown - https://www.flickr.com/photos/peosoldier/3882305378/in/datetaken/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10538199] It will wreck all enemies. *The new M-1A2C Abrams boasts new active and passive protection that could help to protect it from the latest enemy weaponry. The most obvious new features of the M-1A2C are the vehicle's Trophy active-protection systems and an additional slab of armor on the front of its turret.* The U.S. Army’s newest tank has made its apparent operational debut at a multi-... more »
100 Years Old and Still Going: Smith & Wesson Remade This Classic Gun
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://i.imgur.com/NG587T7.jpg] Amazing. *Smith & Wesson manufactures a wide variety of 1911s, starting with the SW1911 E-Series, then moving up to their Performance Series, and finally the Performance Pro series. The company also produces equivalents to the traditional full-sized Government pistol, compact Commander pistol, and subcompact Officer series.* Smith & Wesson’s series of handguns based on the 1911 platform stays true to the gun’s roots while adding in a number of features desirable to modern firearms enthusiasts. The comp... more »
Strings 2019 wasn't a comprehensive string conference
The main reason I didn't want to write about Strings 2019 in Brussels (July 9th-13th) was that I am not thrilled about getting dozens of nasty attacks by moronic crack pot-smoking trolls brainwashed and radicalized by pathetic one-dimensional anti-physics websites combined with the silence of those who aren't idiots. Another reason is that I didn't see much new that I would overlook during the year – which is probably normal for those of us who diligently follow (not only) hep-th on the daily basis. But after some inspection, it became clear to me that it's not just because of my reg... more »
CNN Says It Has Documents That Reveal How Assange Turned The Ecuador Embassy Into A Command Post For Election Meddling
© REUTERS / Peter Nicholls *CNN:* *Exclusive: Security reports reveal how Assange turned an embassy into a command post for election meddling* Atlanta (CNN)New documents obtained exclusively by CNN reveal that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange received in-person deliveries, potentially of hacked materials related to the 2016 US election, during a series of suspicious meetings at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. The documents build on the possibility, raised by special counsel Robert Mueller in his report on Russian meddling, that couriers brought hacked files to Assange at the emb... more »
Are e-petition debates useless?
Since I brought this matter to your attention I felt duty bound to watch the debate at Westminster Hall yesterday. It was billed as an e-petitiion debate on BBC bias, but the entire caboodle was hijacked by the over 75s licence fee debacle. The proposed withdrawal of the existing BBC tax exemption or the over 75s is certainly a worthy cause, and the majority of the near-identical speeches on that topic put the blame on the government for passing the buck to the poor cash-strapped BBC, which apparently was left with little choice. I mean how else are they going to maintain Gary Lin... more »
El País is First International News Outlet to Confirm Veracity of Vaza Jato Messages
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Sunday, July 14th, The Intercept Brasil released one more piece of the Vaza Jato series of reports. Despite the disclosure of messages between former judge Sérgio Moro and federal prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol, Moro’s supporters and the minister himself argue that the messages are false. Also this Sunday, El País released […] The post El País is First International News Outlet to Confirm Veracity of Vaza Jato Messages appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Welfare Reform Would Get 42 out of 49 Senate Votes Needed for Approval
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The all-important Social Welfare reform still needs to go through a second round of voting in the Chamber of Deputies, but the majority of legislators in the Senate are in favor of the proposal changing the rules for retirement in Brazil. The Welfare Score, drawn up by Estado newspaper, shows […] The post Brazil’s Welfare Reform Would Get 42 out of 49 Senate Votes Needed for Approval appeared first on The Rio Times.
To Boost Tourism, Chinese and Indians Could Soon Gain Easier Access to Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Jair Bolsonaro’s government intends to simplify the entry of Chinese and Indian citizens into the country. The measure is being prepared by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty), which have not yet defined whether the changes will be implemented by decree or statute. Visa waivers […] The post To Boost Tourism, Chinese and Indians Could Soon Gain Easier Access to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Neymar Told he is Unlikely to Leave Paris Saint-Germain, at Least for Now
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Neymar has been alerted by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to the fact that he is unlikely to leave the club in this transfer window. Leonardo, the sports director behind the statement, was in contact with the player over the past week, just before the official meeting with management, according to the […] The post Brazil’s Neymar Told he is Unlikely to Leave Paris Saint-Germain, at Least for Now appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former “Leftists” Hold Almost Forty Percent of Current Administration’s Key Positions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Not all highly-placed men and women from former Worker’s Party (PT) governments seem to bother president Jair Bolsonaro. Many public officials who were in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff’s circle of power are still in favor with Bolsonaro too. At least 71 of the 180 members (39 […] The post Former “Leftists” Hold Almost Forty Percent of Current Administration’s Key Positions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
Calls for Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló to quit over text scandal https://t.co/qS83xFibEb — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 15, 2019 European lawmakers will decide if German defence minister Ursula von der Leyen will replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission in a secret ballot which could contain surprises https://t.co/JgGHPZnDXF pic.twitter.com/snBIDKY8Yp — AFP news agency (@AFP) July 16, 2019 Russian planes continue to deliver parts for missile defense system to Turkey https://t.co/sNlzikQUT4 pic.twitter.com/uWi14DZ8cH — Military Times (@Mi... more »
Exemptions added to state public disclosure act to get FDA to resume sharing information
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is about to find out if appeasement works with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In 2018 the FDA stopped sharing nonpublic information with the state department (WSDA), and a top state official says the action “had a significant negative impact” on food safety. A recent issue involving the... Continue Reading
More than 20 ill as part of Salmonella outbreak in Denmark
More than 20 people have been infected by a rare strain of Salmonella in Denmark, with half of them needing hospital treatment. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) is investigating the outbreak that has sickened 23 people since May. Eleven people needed hospital treatment but no deaths have been reported. Patients were reported to the agency... Continue Reading
Infections slow in hepatitis A outbreak, but more patients likely
Almost 30 cases of Hepatitis A have been reported in North Yorkshire since June 19. Public Health England (PHE) Yorkshire and the Humber, North Yorkshire County Council and National Health Service organizations are investigating the outbreak in Ripon with 29 patients. At least 20 infections have been confirmed connected with Outwood Academy. PHE is reviewing... Continue Reading
"Epstein and the Explosive Crisis of the Deep State"
*"Epstein and the Explosive Crisis of the Deep State"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Since the battle is for the legitimacy of the state, it must be waged at least partially in the open. Speculations by outsiders must give Deep State insiders many opportunities to chuckle, "if only they knew." We don't know, of course, and public leaks are engineered to misdirect our attention from what's actually going on or "frame" our understanding in a positive way. Decades later, history reveals a very ordinary mix of great successes and horrific failure in secret operations, caused by errors of judgm... more »
It’s OK To Mourn The People You’ve Had To Cut Off
Bad relationships happen to everyone. You can find yourself facing conflict every day whether it is someone you work with, a romantic relationship, an off-kilter friendship or an overbearing family member. So, it’s not surprising to hear that a recent study by the American Sociology Review found that social networks and power constraints can keep […] The post It’s OK To Mourn The People You’ve Had To Cut Off appeared first on Health Nut News.
at least 124 concentration camps in Xinjiang
7-15-19 China's crackdown on ethnic Uighurs in the western part of the country includes a vast network of at least 124 concentration camps along with scores of labor camps and prisons, according to a dissident Uighur group. https://freebeacon.com/national-security/network-of-chinese-concentration-camps-for-uighurs-uncovered/ …….......................................................... ..............................................… 3-13-19 The internment of over a million Uighur people has caused an international outcry [Thomas Peter/Reuters] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/... more »
July 16th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #908
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Tuesday July 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 →
'Nothing can forgive that': Maggie Beer's shock at aged care food standards
Celebrity chef Maggie Beer says nothing can forgive the abysmal standard of meals given to some aged care residents as the royal commission into the sector hears people were served meals from trolleys near maggot-ingested rubbish bins.
Palmer wrote 'false' entries to justify draining cash from Qld Nickel, court told
Billionaire Clive Palmer is accused of faking entries in a green notebook in a bid to justify draining Queensland Nickel of millions of dollars for anything he wanted before it collapsed in 2016, a court is told.
Re: I'm out of the office and will bulk delete unread emails when I return
As the average public sector worker spends more than two hours a day buried in emails, what's the best way to deal with the mountain of unread messages that await your return from holiday?
Andy Thomas had 'the right stuff', but challenges facing future space explorers will be extreme
Australian-born astronaut Andy Thomas went into space four times. He talks to us about what the "right stuff" was when he was an astronaut, how that has changed over time, and the challenges future space travellers will face.
New Sydney cemetery will 'engulf' heritage-listed homestead, owners say
Multi-faith communities facing dwindling burial space rejoice over the approval of a massive cemetery, but local communities and the owner of a heritage-listed property decry the decision, calling it "undemocratic".
Victoria on track to become first state to introduce mandatory mulesing pain relief
Industry groups estimate a majority of sheep farmers are using pain relief when mulesing stock, but Victoria looks set to become the first state to make the practice mandatory.
President Trump Officially Nominates Mark Esper To Be The Next U.S. Defense Secretary
*The Hill:* *Navy secretary takes over as acting Pentagon chief after Esper formally nominated* The White House has sent the official nomination paperwork to the Senate for Mark Esper, President Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, setting off a new, temporary power structure at the Defense Department. “At 3:04 p.m. today, the Senate received the President's formal nomination of Dr. Mark T. Esper to be Secretary of Defense,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said in a statement. The move means Esper must step down from his current role as acting Defense Secretary, tempo... more »
"What is Poverty? The Definitions of Poverty"
*"What is Poverty? The Definitions of Poverty"* Poverty is far more complex than a number. Poverty has a face and a name. by Compassion *"What is poverty? *When we think about poverty, we usually think about economics. In reality, poverty has a face. It's a girl forced to marry because her family can’t support her. A mum who can’t buy medicine to save her baby’s life. A boy sent to work on the rubbish heap, rather than the classroom. *What's the official definition of poverty? *The World Bank's poverty definition says, "A person is considered poor if his or her income level fall b... more »
Ellen (Degenerate) Degeneres
Like most people, my initial impression of Ellen was of a wholesome character. Over the years I have learned of the contractual agreements required of any leading celebrity, in order for them to... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Patriot Humor – Standards
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Hyperhidrosis: How excessive sweating triggered my anxiety
[image: Hyperhidrosis: How excessive sweating triggered my anxiety] Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be an uncontrollable disorder that makes day to day life impossible Read full article →
Picture Of The Day
A picture shows a general view of the New Safe Confinement (NSC) new metal dome designed and built by French consortium Novarka encasing the destroyed reactor at Chernobyl plant on 10 July 2019, in Chernobyl. - Ukraine and its European partners on July 10 formally inaugurated a new metal dome encasing the destroyed reactor at the infamous Chernobyl plant, wrapping up a two-decade effort. Branded as the world's largest moveable metal structure, the so-called New Safe Confinement seals the remains of the fourth reactor at the nuclear plant that was the site of the massive Chernobyl di... more »
Russia's New, Bizzare B-2 Look-alike Stealth Drone Is up to Something
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: Image Credit: Instagram] But what? *The Chkalov satellite imagery indicates Hunter-B has a wingspan of around 50 feet, making it roughly the same size as the X-47B or an Su-34 manned fighter. Size confers volume and hints that Hunter-B, whatever its stealth qualities, might possess a large fuel load and a correspondingly long range.* Russia’s prototype stealth drone will make its first flight in July or August 2019, state media reported. The Hunter-B drone will be fully autonomous and follow a pre-programmed flight path, *according to* R... more »
Report: Beijing Says No To Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam's Offer To Resign Over Extradition Bill Protests
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has again invited students to meet. Photo: Felix Wong *Frank Fang, Epoch Times:** Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Has Offered to Resign Over Extradition Bill Protests But Beijing Says No: Reports* As protests in Hong Kong continue over a controversial extradition bill, there has been much speculation over embattled leader Carrie Lam’s grip on power—particularly as to whether her backers in Beijing still trust her. According to a July 14 article in the Financial Times, Lam has offered to resign, but Beijing is rejected her offer. The report cited two... more »
Report: Ousted UK Ambassador Leaked U.S. Intelligence To The Media
Sir Kim Darroch and President Trump *Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner:* *Ousted UK ambassador leaked US intelligence* Leaked U.K. diplomatic cables critical of President Trump have led Britain’s ambassador, Sir Kim Darroch, to announce his departure from Washington earlier than expected. But the story is not yet concluded. According to one current and one former U.S. government official speaking on the condition of anonymity, Darroch repeatedly leaked classified U.S. intelligence information, including highly classified information, to a journalist for a U.S.-based media outlet. The... more »
A Simple Solution
Block off areas, herd the homeless people into the same busses used to transport prisoners, delouse them, evaluate them, house them, care for their basic needs. The homeless would be better off if they were concentrated away from urban settings. You can call it a concentration camp if you'd like. Tents, latrines, etc. The Army knows how to build these. Surround them with high banks of concertina wire. They'd still be camping, they'd be fed army chow, which is a lot like prison food, but it nourishes. Make appropriate medical care available. But the point is that they'd be camping, ... more »
Federal Treasury Begins Second Round of Income Tax Refund Payments
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Federal Treasury started to pay the second round of refunds of Personal Income Tax (IRPF) 2019 on Monday, July 15th, as well as residual refunds from 2008 to 2018. R$5 billion (US$1.3 billion) will be deposited to 3,164,229 taxpayers. Of this total, R$2,362,514,597.42 refers to the restitution of 15,489 […] The post Federal Treasury Begins Second Round of Income Tax Refund Payments appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Could Probably Get Pizzella Confirmed-- But Might Lose The Senate In 2020 Because Of It
*Pizzella has no problem working for crooks and scumbags* Have you noticed that when Trump fires someone, he then tends to do two things: replace them with someone much worse and give them the title of "acting"-whatever. Acting this or acting that doesn't have to be confirmed by the Senate and even *this* McConnell-run Trump-enabling Senate wouldn't want to go on record confirming some of the criminals and fascists Trump is putting into government positions. Sunday, we took a look at the Democratic senators who voted to confirm Alex Acosta as Labor Secretary. Four of these Trump's-D... more »
Is The Pentagon Making A Mistake Buying F-15 Fighters Instead Of More F-35s?
U.S. Air Force *Gen. John D.W. Corley (ret.), Business Insider/Defense News*: *The Pentagon is buying F-15 fighters instead of more F-35s and repeating past mistakes in the process* * The Pentagon recently announced plans to buy more F-15 fighter jets rather than F-35s. * The decision to acquire more jets with older technology instead of the latest fifth-generation fighters is reminiscent of the decision to stop buying F-22s prematurely, writes retired Air Force Gen. John D.W. Corley. On March 14, 2012, an American flag was flown aboard aircraft serial No. 10-4195 — the first fli... more »
Is a weak USDP good for Myanmar?
Authoritarian successor parties can be an important part of democratic consolidation, so we shouldn’t necessarily welcome a weak USDP. The post Is a weak USDP good for Myanmar? appeared first on New Mandala.
Voting out the landlords in Flores
Economic change is eroding the political power of traditional custodians of land in this part of Eastern Indonesia. The post Voting out the landlords in Flores appeared first on New Mandala.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Festa Cafuá (Consolação) – The Cafuá party is back to Presidenta, in the bohemian Rua Augusta. DJs Birão Ramin and Tiago Costa will be spinning the best of Brazilian […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 16, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Pagode da Garagem (Carioca) – A free and fun “roda de pagode” to cheer your week up in A Garagem. Composed of Yasmin Alves, Vinicius Maia, Vinicius Santa […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 16, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Joins Pfizer: World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Company and Second Largest Manufacturer of Vaccines
by The Vaccine Reaction Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD has joined the board of directors of Pfizer, Inc.—the world’s largest pharmaceutical company and second largest manufacturer of vaccines. Pfizer, which posted total revenues of $53.7 billion in 2018, announced Dr. Gottlieb’s election to the board on June 27, 2019. Dr. […] The post Former FDA Commissioner Gottlieb Joins Pfizer: World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Company and Second Largest Manufacturer of Vaccines appeared first on Health Nut News.
To Attack Julian Assange, CNN Twists Embassy Surveillance Records That Were First Covered By Spanish Newspaper
Spanish newspaper EL PAÍS reported on July 9 that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was spied on by a Spanish private defense and security firm called Undercover Global S.L., when he lived in the Ecuador embassy in the United Kingdom. The report was based on “documents, video, and audio material” that The post To Attack Julian Assange, CNN Twists Embassy Surveillance Records That Were First Covered By Spanish Newspaper appeared first on Shadowproof.
Declining Heat In France
The graph below plots the average daily maximum temperature at all French GHCN stations in the northern hemisphere, for every summer day since 1895. The hottest day was July 28, 1947, which averaged 98F (37C.) This year’s heatwave (so far) … Continue reading →
#RIPBianca: Instagram users demand people stop sharing photos of murdered teen's body
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Pictures of murdered 17-year-old Bianca Devins were posted on Instagram by her alleged killer. Soon after, accounts appeared offering a glimpse in return for a follow.
From an extra super over to an Aussie win, here are other ways to decide the World Cup
The World Cup final will be going down in history. But not everyone is happy with the way it was won — or even that it was won.
This deceptive practice costs us $3.6b each year — but there's a simple fix
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On average, customers renewing their insurance policy now pay 34 per cent more than new customers. But there's something we can do about it, writes Allan Fels.
Highly trained doctor's $40k racial discrimination win overturned on appeal
The ACT Government wins its push to overturn a finding that it discriminated against a highly trained Chinese-born doctor, after he missed out on an internship at Canberra Hospital on the basis of where he trained.
St Kilda in search for 'new voice' as coach Alan Richardson steps down
The 54-year-old coach is leaving the Saints after five-and-a-half mostly unsuccessful years at the helm of the AFL club, having won just 43 of his 126 games in charge.
Former Ipswich mayor allegedly tried to extort thousands of dollars from woman's ex-lover
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale tried to extort thousands of dollars from the ex-lover of a woman he met, a Brisbane court is told.
CIA Has Interfered With Over 81 Foreign Elections in the Past Century.
http://humansarefree.com/2017/01/cia-has-interfered-with-over-81-foreign.html?fbclid=IwAR2dr1wsdKB5cxVQtEAvwfSeM0jmTV10SYxDLZpwiVM3LXOScKzwjQr8bzw&m=0 Advertisements
‘World’s Poorest President’ Explains Why We Should Kick Rich People Out Of Politics
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2015/08/19/worlds-poorest-president-explains-why-we-should-kick-rich-people-out-of-politics/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Giant jellyfish spotted by divers off English coast.
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/15/uk/giant-jellyfish-england-scli-gbr-intl/index.html?utm_source=fbCNNi&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social&utm_content=2019-07-15T15%3A31%3A19
Losing a Pet Hurts More Than People Think
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/losing-a-pet-hurts-more-than-people-think/
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