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Why former Greens leader Bob Brown doesn't support a Tasmanian wind farm
Former leader of the Greens, Bob Brown, has come out swinging against a new wind farm planned for Tasmania, saying it will kill endangered birds. But the company behind the project says it will help provide the renewable energy Australia needs.
HIV Vaccine to be Tested on Humans for the First Time in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – An HIV vaccine will be tested for the first time in Brazil and seven more countries in America and Europe in 2019. The team behind these studies, which is part of the Mosaic Project, announced on Tuesday, July 23rd, that it will test the vaccine in the US, Argentina, Brazil, […] The post HIV Vaccine to be Tested on Humans for the First Time in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
What is the real price to be paid for LADWP’s new solar-battery storage electricity project?
“This is the lowest solar-photovoltaic price in the United States, and it is the largest and lowest-cost solar and high-capacity battery-storage project in the U.S., and we believe in the world today,” said the LADWP’s manager for strategic initiatives, said … Continue reading →
Urgent: Oppose US Senate Bills Removing Green Card (Permanent Resident) Country Caps; Increasing Per Country Family Joining Caps; Increasing Green Card Giveaway
Contact your Senators to Oppose Senate Bills S386, S2091, S328, S1744 and any similar bills. Make sure they mark down … Continue reading →
Ted Kennedy’s Immigration Legacy — and why did he do it?
From NumbersUSA: https://www.numbersusa.com “Ted Kennedy’s Immigration Legacy — and why did he do it? PUBLISHED: Wed, SEP 2nd 2009 @ … Continue reading →
An asteroid just buzzed past Earth, and we barely noticed in time
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A 100-metre-wide asteroid passed just 70,000 kilometres from Earth today. And we nearly missed it.
Police drop charges against French documentary crew over Adani protest
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Police drop trespass charges against prominent French journalist Hugo Clement and his film crew, following their arrest while filming anti-Adani protesters at Abbot Point earlier this week.
'Don't be afraid to speak up': Woman granted amnesty after being jailed for reporting sexual harassment
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo grants a last-chance amnesty to a woman who was jailed for reporting sexual harassment after she recorded her boss making lewd phone calls to her.
Mother claims newborn given insulin overdose at public hospital
A mother alleges her newborn baby needed emergency help after being given a life-threatening dose of insulin at a Queensland public hospital.
Shock find for man who parked under local pelicans' light pole for two days
A failure to look upward when parking by the beach at a favourite roost for local pelicans has left a Port Macquarie man red-faced and his car disgraced.
Accused 'commando' killer used training to stab mother of his children, trial told
A man trained in using knives to inflict fatal injuries in humans smuggled a weapon into a Perth courthouse complex and deliberately fatally stabbed his former partner during a meeting about money, a WA court is told.
Puerto Rico Governor to step down after controversial texts spark weeks of protests
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Ricardo Rossello says he will resign after weeks of protests sparked by leaked text messages in which he insulted constituents, female politicians and victims of Hurricane Maria.
Invictus Games competitor gets suspended sentence for drug possession
After pleading guilty to drug possession and admitting he uses steroids, Afghanistan veteran and former Invictus Games competitor Tyrone Gawthorne is handed a suspended sentence for steroid and cocaine possession.
Ray Hadley reveals former producer is taking him to court over bullying claims
The Sydney shock jock says the breakdown of the pair's professional relationship was "one of the saddest days" in his career and he is "sad and concerned" that it has reached this point.
Man charged after explosives and firearms allegedly found at SA properties
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Police say they have located explosives, guns and detonators during raids at three properties in South Australia, charging a 63-year-old man with multiple offences.
No sex in winter: Mysterious batch of endangered turtle's eggs baffles scientists
Researchers are puzzled by the discovery of a nest of loggerhead turtle eggs in Queensland. The find seems to indicate that the creatures have been unseasonably frisky, which should be impossible.
A Dangerous Landing: How One Israeli Fighter Survived with Only One Wing
*Dario Leone* *History, Middle East* Amazing. *Zivi Nedivi (pilot) and Yehoar Gal (navigator), the F-15 crewmembers, did not initially realize the extent of the damage, as fuel leaking profusely and vaporizing at the wing attachment was obscuring their view of the area where the wing once was.* On May 1, 1983, while performing a dissimilar air combat training (DACT)mission over the Negev, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-15 Baz (actually the F-15D No. 957) collided with an A-4 Skyhawk. The A-4 pilot had to eject from his aircraft since it was irremediably damaged. Instead the righ... more »
Video Alert: Watch the Unfortunate F-20 Tigershark First Prototype Crash
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force - National Museum of the USAFhttp://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=2291http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/060810-F-1234S-030.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c] Horrible. *Much of the F-20’s development was carried out under a US Department of Defense (DoD) project called “FX.”* Taken on Oct. 10, 1984 the impressive video in this post features the first prototype (serial 82-0062, c/n GG1001, registered N4416T) of the Northrop F-20 Tigershark cr... more »
Michael Moore Joins Chorus Of Defeated Democrats Panning “Frail, Forgetful” Mueller Testimony
Mueller looked like a fool, who had no idea what was in "his" report. The post Michael Moore Joins Chorus Of Defeated Democrats Panning “Frail, Forgetful” Mueller Testimony appeared first on The Duran.
Why Alex Jones is a Fake Anti-Globalist
Alex Jones is a false anti-Globalist. He doesn’t condemn US economic warfare, responsible for creating waves of migrants and refugees. The post Why Alex Jones is a Fake Anti-Globalist appeared first on The Duran .
Elizabeth Warren Lies About Herself
Elizabeth Warren simply cannot stop lying. The post Elizabeth Warren Lies About Herself appeared first on The Duran.
France & Germany, Shameless
The West toppled Gaddafi, favoring Islamist factions to take over, and since Gaddafi’s death on November 2011, the slave trade was resurrected. The post France & Germany, Shameless appeared first on The Duran.
The Transgender Agenda - Jonathan (Jesica Yaniv) - Posie Parker
Posie Parker is doing Yeoman's work on Tavistock Agenda. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Midnight Meme Of The Day
*by Noah* Yes, just a reminder. Not to mention a few other things like all (ALL) citizens of voting age being allowed to register to vote without having to jump through moving hoops, and then being allowed to vote for candidates that will support the items on the list in fair primary and general elections without having to wait in line for up to 8 hours and/or jump through further moving hoops. Yeah, that's very scary and very radical stuff. Must be that dastardly socialism thingie that the Goon Party assholes keep yapping about.
Brazil Secures Santander’s Gains With 29 Percent of Global Profit
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Banco Santander has decided to cut profits from the first half of the year to finance the Redundancy Plan (known as the ERE) agreed with the Spanish unions that will result in the dismissal of 3,223 employees that will cost the institution €600 million (R$2.5 billion). As a result of […] The post Brazil Secures Santander’s Gains With 29 Percent of Global Profit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Seventy-eight Percent of Brazilians Feel Food Produced With Pesticides is Unsafe
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The majority of Brazilians — 78 percent — believe that the consumption of food with pesticides is not safe for their health. The information is in the Datafolha survey released on Wednesday, July 24th, by newspaper Folha de S.Paulo. For 72 percent of Brazilians, the food produced in the country […] The post Seventy-eight Percent of Brazilians Feel Food Produced With Pesticides is Unsafe appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fund Managers Have High Expectations for Brazilian Equities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Citywire Americas writes in its latest report, that Fund managers and investors in the LatAm market have high expectations for Brazilian equity markets following a marginal economic recovery, pension reform and lowered interest rates. According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s fund manager survey, 77 percent of investors surveyed expect […] The post Fund Managers Have High Expectations for Brazilian Equities appeared first on The Rio Times.
Consumer Confidence in Brazil Drops 0.4 Points in July
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Consumer Confidence Index, measured by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV), retreated 0.4 points from June to July this year, reaching 88.1 points on a scale from zero to 200 points. According to FGV, the indicator remains at a historically low level. The drop was caused by the poorer assessment […] The post Consumer Confidence in Brazil Drops 0.4 Points in July appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Congressman Sean Maloney Asks Mueller Why They Didn’t Do a Sworn Interview with Trump
Mueller Report Part II, p. 13; overall p. 225 in pdf (excerpt). Our executive summary re interview: Mueller knew that … Continue reading →
North Korea Fires 2 Missiles Off East Coast, South Korea Says
Kim Jong Un Trump North Korea 30 June 2018 North Korea was created by the Soviet Union, as a client … Continue reading →
Mueller Report Appendix C: Trump Admits to Being in New York on Dates of Infamous Trump Tower Meeting with Russians
Emphasis our own. Original here: https://docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU00/20190724/109807/HHRG-116-JU00-Wstate-MuellerIIIR-20190724.pdf About the meetings: https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/in-trump-jr-emails-he-agreed-to-accept-help-from-russia-as-per-muellers-definition-of-coordination-between-trump-campaign-russia-trump-tower-meeting-offered-confirmation-of-agreement-i/
US House Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler Statement for Hearing on Oversight of the Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election: Former Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III
US House Judiciary Committee: “Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on “Oversight of the Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference … Continue reading →
China Wants at Least Six Aircraft Carriers
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* [image: Perhaps the most striking aspect of the Type 002’s development is the breakneck speed at which it is being produced and transferred to the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), with its commission set for 2022.] A true naval power? *Perhaps the most striking aspect of the Type 002’s development is the breakneck speed at which it is being produced and transferred to the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), with its commission set for 2022. * China is forging ahead with the construction of its third aircraft carrier in under a decade, hig... more »
Is This the Gun That Will Ultimately Beat Glock?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Jan Hrdonka en:User:Hrd10 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Glock_30-JH02.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2515588] Let's find out. *Faxon Firearms, known for their ARAK-21 multi-caliber gas-piston operated AR-style rifle and mid-range AR barrels, as recently plunged into the Glock clone market with the Faxon FX-19 pistol, which was revealed in June 2019.* The Glock is America’s most popular pistol. Used by almost every branch of the military and over 70 percent of police departments nationwide,... more »
Former Queensland Nickel worker complains to ATO after payout results in tax debt
A former Queensland Nickel worker who complained to the ATO that her entitlement payment from the company had left her with a tax debt calls on other workers to submit complaints in a bid to have the classification changed.
Improving facial recognition requires thousands of faces. Is yours one?
To train algorithms to spot a face in a crowd, you need thousands of images. But where do they come from?
'Tiny little blob' leads to rediscovery of insect species still alive after 200 million years
Labelled a "living fossil" by scientists, the kauri moth originates from a species more than 200 million years old, but until recently it hadn't been seen for more than 40 years.
'Our last stand': Why Native Hawaiians are against another telescope on Mauna Kea
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It's not every day Hollywood movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shows up to your protest. But the construction of a giant telescope on Hawaii's tallest mountain is catalysing conversations about a much bigger struggle — Native Hawaiian rights.
Greens Senator says it's 'reasonable' to trespass on a farm if it reveals bad animal welfare
The Australian Greens agriculture spokeswoman has defended farm trespass and civil disobedience if it reveals bad practice and illegal operations.
Former Ipswich mayor sentenced to two years in jail for extortion
Paul Pisasale is sentenced to two years in prison, having been found guilty yesterday of two counts of extortion after posing as a private investigator and demanding thousands of dollars from the ex-boyfriend of a Chinese escort he had been seeing.
Arctic Circle emitting more CO2 than some countries do in a year
Scientists release satellite images showing enormous wildfires spreading across swathes of the Arctic Circle, with potentially dire consequences for the environment.
'When does the business case ever matter?': Education grant against treasury advice defended by acting Premier
John Barilaro says community benefits far outweighed NSW treasury analysis that found $16 million in grants to an education provider was "unlikely" to provide value to the taxpayer.
Aldi, Woolworths raise price of milk, but benefit to dairy farmers unclear
The dairy industry has welcomed a surprise move by supermarket chain Aldi to raise the retail price of their home brand milk, but it remains unclear if farmers will benefit.
He committed a 'gruesome' murder, but Karen Chetcuti's killer wants to one day walk from jail
Convicted murderer Michael Cardamone is appealing against the precedent-setting judgement that made him the first person in Victoria to be sentenced to life in prison with no parole after pleading guilty to a single murder.
WA's Houtman Abrolhos National Park listed in bid to protect pristine island chain
The coral haven of the Houtman Abrolhos island chain off the coast of WA has been officially listed as a national park, with plans to protect the area and make it more accessible to tourists.
Should IPCC Openly Challenge 'Only 12 Years To Save Planet' Deadline Rhetoric? - Nature Comment
Ever since the IPCC report in 2018, there’s been an increasing surge of doomist reporting, to the point that it is no surprise that there are many of our youngsters are naturally depressed and suicidal, thinking there is little point in life, and that they won’t live to be adults. Others are leading the way with politically unrealistic demands that we decarbonize completely within 12 years. These new requirements they are making are not supported at all by science, rather they are a result of emotional rhetoric, journalistic exaggerations, and junk science that they do not know h... more »
Tesla and Nokia: opposite reports
Tesla and Nokia reported Q2 results last night and minutes ago in the morning, respectively. It's amazing how these companies are similar in size – but opposite in their credibility and profitability. In Q1 2019, Tesla reported a huge $700 million loss. Investors almost started to behave rationally and the Tesla stock price slided down to $179 or so on June 3rd. However, at that time, the data were far and the bulls started to pile up the price again. With hindsight, it looks unavoidable to me. And they added some 50% from the lows. So yesterday before the results, Tesla closed at $... more »
NBC: Jeffrey Epstein Found Injured in NYC Jail Cell After Possible Suicide Attempt: Sources
Accused pedophile and wealthy Manhattan financier Jeffrey Epstein was found injured and in a fetal position inside his cell at a New York City jail, according to sources close to the investigation. Epstein, who is being held in Metropolitan Correctional Center during his trial for conspiracy and sex trafficking, was found semi-conscious with marks on […] The post NBC: Jeffrey Epstein Found Injured in NYC Jail Cell After Possible Suicide Attempt: Sources appeared first on Health Nut News.
Olive Reincarnations And Elvis On Mars: Boris Johnson Becomes British PM
The new British PM and Tory leader is a piece of truly befuddled work, one who still manages to play the card of the electable clown. Britain is in a mess, and the Boris Broom is unlikely to be able to make its bristles more effective beyond tinkering with the May-EU Brexit plan as it stands.
BREAKING: Epstein Found “Nearly Unconscious” In Prison Cell After Possible Suicide Attempt
Jeffrey Epstein has been found "nearly unconscious in a fetal position inside his New York City jail cell after a possible suicide attempt
Quote of the Day
“The challenge of statesmanship is to have the vision to dream of a better, safer world and the courage, persistence, and patience to turn that dream into reality.” —Ronald Reagan
Thirty years of unique data reveal what’s really killing coral reefs
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood From Phys.org: Coral reefs are considered one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet and are dying at alarming rates around the world. Scientists attribute coral bleaching and ultimately massive coral death to a number of environmental stressors, in particular, warming…
No Evidence That Climate Scientists Or Journalists Have Any Integrity Or Skill
Climate change: We haven’t experienced anything like this in the past 2,000 years – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
July 24, 1934 – Hottest Day On Record In Chicago
On this date 85 years ago, it was 109 degrees in Chicago – the hottest day on record there. 24 Jul 1934, 1 – Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com NOAA says it was only 105 degrees – they are pretty good … Continue reading →
Multiple multistate Salmonella outbreaks with multiple serotypes due to backyard flocks
The July report for backyard poultry was bleak for the adults and children who care for them. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta reports that since June 13 it added 489 patients and eight states to the Salmonella outbreaks associated with backyard chicken flocks. With the July totals added in, the... Continue Reading
Smoked salmon linked to 2 deaths in Australia
Two people have died in Australia from Listeria infections after eating smoked salmon. The Australian Government Department of Health is investigating three Listeria infections in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. The illnesses were in people more than 70 years old that had significant underlying health conditions. The two deaths occurred in New South Wales and Victoria.... Continue Reading
Herbal Tea recalled in Canada for Salmonella risk
Gaia Garden Herbals Inc. of Vancouver, Canada, is recalling Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary brand “Gaia Balancing Tea” from the marketplace because of the risk of Salmonella contamination, according to a July 23 recall notice posted on The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.. According to the recall notice, the recalled Gaia Balancing Tea was sold in... Continue Reading
Salmonella continues to keep INFOSAN busy
Salmonella was once again the main hazard dealt with by an international food safety network from April to June this year. During the second quarter of 2019, the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was involved in seven food safety events involving Salmonella out of 29 concerning 66 countries. One of these was an outbreak... Continue Reading
Video: Minimum Wage Hurts Beginners
John Stossel investigates how Seattle’s $15 minimum wage killed entry-level jobs. ~ Media Editors ~ Read more informative and FACTual articles at The Patriot Post: http://patriotpost.us Advertisements
The Demos’ Socialist Cloward-Piven Pivot
What objectives and strategies do the Democrat Party and CPUSA have in common? ~ Mark Alexander ~ “Nothing is more certain than that a general profligacy and corruption of manners make a people ripe for destruction. A good form of government may hold the rotten materials together for some time, but beyond a certain pitch, […]
Nobel Economist Angus Deaton: Inequality is Destroying Democratic Capitalism
Angus Deaton argues that the present level of inequality is a threat to "democratic capitalism" but contends that historically, even more severe inequality has been reversed.
July 25th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #917
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday July 25th – 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 →
US military convoy enters Syrian border town despite Turkish threats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:50 A.M.) – A U.S. military convoy entered a border town in northern Al-Raqqa on Wednesday, despite the repeated threats by the Turkish regime of an invasion east of the Euphrates. According to local activists, the U.S. military convoy entered SDF-held Tal Al-Abyad, a town in the Al-Raqqa Governorate that is located along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian jets disrupt key militant supply from Idlib to Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:35 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force continued their aerial offensive over northwestern Syria on Wednesday, targeting several areas under the control of the jihadist rebels. Led by their air fleet from the Hmeimim Airbase in Latakia, the Russian jets swarmed several key areas under the control of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, including the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Will Brazil’s National Cinema Agency (ANCINE) Cease Sponsoring Films?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The spokesman for the Presidency, Otávio Rêgo Barros, said on Tuesday, July 23rd, that the government is considering removing the National Cinema Agency (ANCINE) from control over the Audiovisual Sectoral Fund (FSA). According to the spokesman, the issue is under consideration by the legal area of the Palácio do Planalto. […] The post Will Brazil’s National Cinema Agency (ANCINE) Cease Sponsoring Films? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Second Edition of Oktoberfest Rio Will Again be Held at Marina da Glória
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Oktoberfest, a very traditional German festival, features its second edition in Rio de Janeiro, running from October 18th through 27th. Similarly to 2018, the six days of the event will once again be held at Marina da Glória, in Rio’s South Zone. Further information has not yet been released, although […] The post Second Edition of Oktoberfest Rio Will Again be Held at Marina da Glória appeared first on The Rio Times.
Telefônica Brasil (Vivo) Profits Grow 24.3 Percent in First Half of 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the expansion of investments throughout the country in 2019, Telefônica Brasil — owner of the brand Vivo — recorded a net profit of R$2.8 billion (US$700 million) in the first half of the year, the equivalent to growth of 24.3 percent in the period. The profit in the quarter […] The post Telefônica Brasil (Vivo) Profits Grow 24.3 Percent in First Half of 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opinion: In Defense of Glenn Greenwald, or Vaza Jato vs. Lava Jato
RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL – (aka The Curmudgeon) Glenn Greenwald, the American journalist who became famous worldwide for having collaborated with Edward Snowden in publishing classified government documents, has now become (in)famous in Brazil. Greenwald’s publication The Intercept has been divulging behind-the-scenes communications between Judge Sérgio Moro and members of the Lava Jato prosecutorial team, which […] The post Opinion: In Defense of Glenn Greenwald, or Vaza Jato vs. Lava Jato appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Wants to Control Data About Amazon Deforestation
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After suggesting that the latest deforestation data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) was false, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro now wants the agency to “coordinate” reports of unfavorable data with government officials before divulging them. “At the very least, if the data is alarming, he (INPE Director Galvão) should, […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro Wants to Control Data About Amazon Deforestation appeared first on The Rio Times.
China Opens Market to Brazilian Dairy Products
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Chinese enabled 24 Brazilian dairy plants to export products such as powdered milk and cheeses. The announcement was made by Minister Tereza Cristina (Agriculture, Livestock and Supply) on Tuesday, July 23rd. There are currently 1.2 million small dairy farmers in Brazil. The measure had been agreed with China in […] The post China Opens Market to Brazilian Dairy Products appeared first on The Rio Times.
Investment in Basic Sanitation in Brazil Drops for the Third Consecutive Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For the third consecutive year, investment in basic sanitation has dropped. The Tietê River, which flows through the country’s most prosperous state, is a mirror of a receding Brazil. In 2017, investment in basic sanitation returned to the 2011 level: R$11 billion (US$2.8 billion). Researchers say that rivers are useful […] The post Investment in Basic Sanitation in Brazil Drops for the Third Consecutive Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 25, 2019
[image: Rio News, Brazil News, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, samba, International Womens Day] We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Bombastic (Lapa) – The Bombastic party will make everyone dance like there is no tomorrow in Lapa. DJs will spin the hottest from funk, hip-hop and reggaeton music. There […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 25, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 25, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife, São Paulo party, music, forró, Bixiga, best shows, party, música brasileira, Centro, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Nei Lopes (Centro) – A remarkable samba composer from Rio, Nei Lopes performs tonight at Sesc Carmo. Followed by Trio Poétnica, Lopes will present some of the most […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 25, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rising Emissions Are Robbing Us of Nutrients
Yet another reason to combat carbon emissions: More of them = less healthy food.
He used to swim for Australia and train with Sun Yang. Now Matthew Levings is a Gold Coast tradie
Former Commonwealth Games competitor Matthew Levings trained for years alongside Sun Yang. Now the Gold Coast tradie says China's Australian coach, Denis Cotterell, would never train swimmers he knew to be doping.
'It's just blatant stupidity': Woman caught up in $6 million love scam
A Sunshine Coast woman is duped by an "online lover" into handing over her bank details, allowing scammers to deposit $6 million they had just swindled from a South Korean business, police say.
Thebby's future remains uncertain as SA Premier returns from leave to policy pain
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Premier Steven Marshall refuses to rule out the demolition of Thebarton Theatre as he returns from leave to find spot fires on his Government's policy front.
Reserve Bank boss says to 'expect an extended period of low interest rates'
The Reserve Bank governor tells Australians to "expect an extended period of low interest rates" as he doubles down on the bank's inflation target, warning that "shifting the goal posts could entrench a low-inflation mindset".
School stabbing victim refuses to blame attacker with schizophrenia
A teenager who suffered a punctured lung when she was stabbed by a classmate at Renmark High School tells the District Court they are still best friends and she will continue to support her as she receives treatment for schizophrenia.
No, we haven't experienced anything like this global warming in the past 2,000 years
Climate change deniers point to the "Little Ice Age" and "Mediaeval Warm Period" to suggest the current climate change isn't unprecedented. Scientists say they're wrong.
PM appoints former chief of staff as nation's top public servant
Scott Morrison makes his former chief of staff as the nation's most senior public servant, replacing retiring Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Martin Parkinson.
Barty gets hero's welcome on home soil after 'most incredible journey' to top of tennis world
Ashleigh Barty is given a sporting hero's welcome home at the Queensland Tennis Centre, confirming she will play in next year's Brisbane International.
How slow food can nourish the spirit as well as the body
Jeong Kwan is a Buddhist nun whose mindful approach to food has made her world famous. But the attitude of eating for the spirit — and avoiding harm in the pursuit of a balanced diet — is shared by many religions.
Clive Palmer admonished by trial judge again
Clive Palmer is admonished by Justice Debra Mullins over another delay in the Queensland Nickel trial, this time because his expert witness is in Brazil.
Teens suspected of murdering Lucas Fowler in Canada 'at the end of the road'
The father of one of the teenagers suspected of murdering Australian Lucas Fowler and his girlfriend in Canada says he expects his son to "go out in a blaze of glory", as police charge the pair with the murder of a third man.
CalPERS General Counsel Matt Jacobs Violated “Zero Tolerance” Policy via Manhandling CEO Marcie Frost; Will CalPERS Sanction Jacobs or Change the Policy?
CalPERS General Counsel Matt Jacob pawed CEO Marcie Frost. Not a good look.
Euthanasia inching closer to reality in WA
The WA government has put forward the clearest proposal yet about how legislation permitting assisted suicide will work, in anticipation of upcoming parliamentary debates. A newly released report, chaired by former WA governor Malcolm McCusker, sets out who will be able to access euthanasia across the state and the process they will go through.
The Mueller hearing and the death of facts
Lee McIntyre, Research Fellow Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 23 hours ago
To one scholar of the post-truth era, tuning in to Robert Mueller's testimony Wednesday was to hear a duel over the facts. Not what the facts imply – but what the facts are.
See American C-130J Super Hercules Recreate D-Day (With Photos)
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: By LCpl Kelly R. Chase, USMC - http://www.defenselink.mil/multimedia/ (DefenseLINK Multimedia,U.S. Department of Defense)Image URL: http://jccc.afis.osd.mil/LBOX/full/070205-M-3968C-068.jpg (Image ID 070205-M-3968C-068), Public Domain, https://commons.wik] Beautiful. *As it can be seen in the images the aircraft took exactly the same route the planes flewduring the D-Day invasion on Jun. 6, 73 years ago.* Taken during ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 – Jun. 7, 2017, the epic photos in this post feature C-130J Super Hercules airlifters ... more »
No F-22: Why Iran's Qaher 313 "Stealth" Fighter Is an Utter Joke
*David Axe* *Technology, Middle East* [image: Iran’s then-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ahmad Vahidi, then the country’s defense minister, unveiled the Qaher 313 at a staged event in February 2013. Officials claimed the plane could carry two 2,000-pound bombs or at least six air-to-air missiles.] No F-35 either. *Iran’s then-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ahmad Vahidi, then the country’s defense minister, unveiled the Qaher 313 at a staged event in February 2013. Officials claimed the plane could carry two 2,000-pound bombs or at least six air-to-air missiles.* Tensions h... more »
People Who Want To Torpedo Medicare-For-All Are Endorsing... Status Quo Joe
A couple of weeks ago, Bernie enumerated a dozen or so prominent people who he would rather not get endorsements from. I don't think he really needed to worry about that. He was speaking about people who are likely already committed to either Status Quo Joe-- Pete when Biden self-destructs-- or Trump. I suppose there might be a couple of Kamala backers in the mix too. But no Bernie backers; no Warren backers. Basically, it was the "anybody but Bernie" crowd. Yesterday, Mike Duggan, mayor of Detroit, endorsed Biden. He's Detroit's first white mayor in around 4 decades. Duggan made ... more »
partnership between Chinese mafias and organized crime in Latin America
7-24-19 *Since* the beginning of 2019, nearly 6,000 pounds of drugs and assets valued at $98 million have been seized during operations that the Ohio National Guard’s task force assisted with. https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/07/24/million-worth-cocaine-heroin-fentanyl-seized-during-cleveland-drug-bust/ …………………………………………………………………………………… 7-24-19 *Officers* found 2.8 kilograms of cocaine worth about $280,000, 5.3 kilograms of meth worth about $530,000 and 266 grams of purple heroin, worth $79,000. No arrests have yet to be made. https://globalnews.ca/news/5677106/purple-heroin-on-ci... more »
Satellites show 740 square kilometers of Brazil rainforest cleared in 30 daysw
Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil increased in May to the fastest rate in ten years, according to reports from an early-warning satellite system. Experts say that illegal logging activity has been encouraged by the easing of environmental protections by President Jair Bolsonaro. The Brazilian space research institute INPE said that the DETER alerting […] The post Satellites show 740 square kilometers of Brazil rainforest cleared in 30 daysw appeared first on Health Nut News.
Mid Week Report
*First, the Mail:* *LindaG* - thank you for your support *WSF* - All you need to do is go there and hang out. eventually, it becomes clear. When that happens, you've been in Asia too long. Seriously. *Jim* - The Triad story is one that they hope that the chowder heads in the Western Media will believe. It's not for local consumption. Oh, yes, the locals do chat about it but it's sort of like Beto O'Rorque telling people that he will be the next president. An amusing tale from an idiot. *Old NFO* - I'm not sure whether they were PRC public security bureau or people's liberation army... more »
Mueller’s Testimony: The Baton Passes to Congress
Robert Mueller testifies before the House Intelligence Committee. (CSPAN) There was something very sad about the atmospherics of today’s testimony by Robert S. Mueller III at the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees—at least at first. It wasn’t just the frank and nearly absolute partisanship of both affairs, with interest in the substance of Mueller’s findings confined almost exclusively to the Democrats and interest in discrediting Mueller and his investigation emerging as the chief concern of nearly every Republican. It was Mueller himself, whose performance fell short of ... more »
One Real Twisted Sister
NOTICE : This post includes some pretty graphic naughtiness. Jonathon Gill Yaniv is a male ( I have to call him something ) from Surrey, BC, who is a tranny but makes no effort to look like anything other than a fat incel. Yaniv, runs the Vancouver-based tech consulting business Trusted Nerd — where he reviews sex toys like THESE (WARNING : Very crude material ) When Jonathan was studying CompSci at Kwantlen Polytechnic University he tried to create a ‘National Sex Day 2008‘ Then around 2017 he changed his name to ‘Jessica’ Yaniv. It says It joined a women’s gym to … Continue readin... more »
Russia's "legal" (ha!) system
7-24-19 Gryb is one of more than 100 Ukrainians who are imprisoned or detained in Russia and in Russia-occupied Crimea on politically motivated charges. In August 2017, Gryb, then 19, traveled from Ukraine to the city of Gomel, Belarus to meet with 16-year-old Tatiana Yershova, a Russian citizen from Sochi he had befriended online. There he was detained by plainclothes security agents, placed in a van, and later handed over to another group of people. This second group — presumably Russian security or law enforcement agents — took Gryb to Russia and “legalized” his arrest by claimin... more »
Vietnam FTA: EU is more pragmatic than principled
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
25-Jul-2019 The EU's deal with Vietnam is considered hypocritical by many Asian nations.
‘Pakistan China Free Trade Agreement (FTA): where we are and where we are going?'
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
25-Jul-2019 The recently signed second phase of FTA between China and Pakistan yields a splendid opportunity for the two nations.
RAW LIVING SPIRULINA IS HIGH IN SO MUCH NUTRITIONAL VALUE, WE WISH WE’D FOUND THIS YEARS AGO…
Raw living spirulina has so many incredible benefits for health. Unlike the powdered form of Siprulina, which is dead and therefore lacking in many of the nutrients and benefits of this live and tasty algae.... The post RAW LIVING SPIRULINA IS HIGH IN SO MUCH NUTRITIONAL VALUE, WE WISH WE’D FOUND THIS YEARS AGO… appeared first on Healing Oracle.
MH17 Probe Didn’t Look for Causes of Tragedy, Opted to Impulsively Blame Russia – Malaysian PM
MH17 Probe Didn’t Look for Causes of Tragedy, Opted to Impulsively Blame Russia – Malaysian PM by https://www.rt.com/ Malaysia can’t accept the conclusions of the Dutch-led probe into the downing of flight MH17, as the probe didn’t seem interested in establishing the truth about the tragedy, the country’s prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has said. – …
The US-NATO Military Alliance Continues Confrontation Along Russia’s Borders
The US-NATO Military Alliance Continues Confrontation Along Russia’s Borders by Brian Cloughley, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ The Pentagon and its sub-office in Brussels, HQ NATO, in its new billion dollar building, are intent on maintaining military pressure around the globe. The US itself is much more widely spread, having bases tentacled from continent to continent, with the Pentagon …
Israeli Warplanes Strike Southwestern Syria, Several Killed
Press TV Published on Jul 23, 2019 Several civilians have lost their lives and sustained injuries when Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes against a strategic area in Syria’s southwestern province of Dara’a, north of the border with Jordan. The state-run al-Ikhbariyah Syria television news network said in a newsflash that the air raids took place …
Time Is Running Out To Prepare For A Weaker US Dollar With Gold & Silver
SilverDoctors Streamed live 9 hours ago It looks like we are about to get a weaker US dollar. Why is a #WeakDollar coming, and how can we prepare for it? With #gold? With #silver? Join James Anderson and Half Dollar as they discuss several reasons for owning gold & silver, and why now is the …
‘War Crime’: Amnesty Intl Condemns Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Homes
Israel demolishes Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem by Editor: Li Xia, http://www.xinhuanet.com/ JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, July 22 (Xinhua) — Israeli forces began demolishing a number of Palestinian homes in the outskirts of East Jerusalem on Monday morning, despite Palestinian protest and international criticism. – Hundreds of Israeli troops and police officers accompanied by bulldozers arrived before dawn …
NYTimes Suggests US & Russia Should Unite Against China
RT Published on Jul 24, 2019 The New York Times has struck a different tone on relations with Russia. In a piece by the paper’s editorial board, it suggests that America should improve ties with Moscow to counter the growing influence of China. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ym7 end
Ex-US Congressman Ron Paul on Mueller’s Testimony in Congress — RussiaGate Hoax! “There Was a Conspiracy to Frame Trump!”
RT Published on Jul 24, 2019 Democrats expected Russiagate fireworks from former special counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited testimony on Capitol Hill, but were once again disappointed, witnessing only the last fizzles of a dying conspiracy theory. Many in the media had massively hyped Mueller’s appearance, believing that his confident and clear testimony would make for …
We Have A Fake Economy w/ Jerry Robinson
SilverDoctors Published on Jul 23, 2019 Today’s guest, Jerry Robinson, shares his thoughts on how the global dominance of the USA is fading fast. He mentions that the current economic environment will not end well and he’s concerned that citizens in America are not prepared for the changes ahead. end
‘Ethnic Cleansing With Impunity’: Israel Denounced for Demolishing Dozens of Palestinian Homes in Violation of International Law
‘Ethnic Cleansing With Impunity’: Israel Denounced for Demolishing Dozens of Palestinian Homes in Violation of International Law by Jessica Corbett, staff writer, https://www.commondreams.org/ “Such actions amount to war crimes,” declared Amnesty International Global outcry erupted on Monday—with one critic condemning the move as “ethnic cleansing with impunity”—after Israeli forces demolished dozens of homes in Sur …
MH17 Evidence Tampering Revealed by Malaysia – FBI Attempt to Seize Black Boxes; Dutch Cover-Up of Forged Telephone Tapes; Ukrainian Air Force Hid Radar Records; Crash Site Witness Testimony Misreported
MH17 Evidence Tampering Revealed by Malaysia – FBI Attempt to Seize Black Boxes; Dutch Cover-Up of Forged Telephone Tapes; Ukrainian Air Force Hid Radar Records; Crash Site Witness Testimony Misreported by John Helmer, Moscow, @bears_with, http://johnhelmer.net/ A new documentary from Max van der Werff, the leading independent investigator of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 disaster, …
Another ‘NYTimes’ Biased Report — This One about Israel’s Destruction of Palestinian Homes in Jerusalem
Another ‘NYTimes’ Biased Report — This One about Israel’s Destruction of Palestinian Homes in Jerusalem by James North, https://mondoweiss.net/ The New York Times had to report Israel’s shocking demolition yesterday of Palestinian apartment blocks in Jerusalem; the story was too big to ignore. But the paper’s Isabel Kershner cleverly tried to present Israel’s brutal action …
Tom Fitton: Obama Admn. Helped Christopher Steele Write the Dossier!
Judicial Watch Published on Jul 22, 2019 Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton discusses how the Obama Administration helped Christopher Steele write the Dossier. VISIT US: http://www.judicialwatch.org end
The Coming Collision of QE with Peak Gold | Warwick Smith, CEO USGD American Pacific Mining Corp
Reluctant Preppers Published on Jul 23, 2019 After the upcoming rounds of QE, will central banks abusing NIRP have destroyed the reputation of bonds as a “safe haven,” and will gold become the ultimate destination for a flight to safety? With the gold mining industry emerging from a decade of neglected investment in discovery, are …
McCarthy, Collins, Nunes and Jordan Hold Post Mueller Presser…
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins, Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes and Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan hold a joint press conference following the testimony of special counsel Robert Mueller. Credit where due, … Continue reading →
US Puppet Wants Help Making Thailand Like America
*July 25, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The US is involved in regime change worldwide - from Venezuela in South America, to Ukraine in Eastern Europe, to Syria in the Middle East, to Afghanistan in Central Asia. But these headline-grabbing wars, coups, color revolutions, and interventions are far from the full extend of US interference. The US is also engaged in regime change efforts all along China's peripheries. This includes across Southeast Asia and in particular, the nation of Thailand. *Hard Times for US Proxies * Recent elections held earlier this year validated public s... more »
US Puppet Wants Help Making Thailand Like America
*July 25, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The US is involved in regime change worldwide - from Venezuela in South America, to Ukraine in Eastern Europe, to Syria in the Middle East, to Afghanistan in Central Asia. But these headline-grabbing wars, coups, color revolutions, and interventions are far from the full extend of US interference. The US is also engaged in regime change efforts all along China's peripheries. This includes across Southeast Asia and in particular, the nation of Thailand. *Hard Times for US Proxies * Recent elections held earlier this year validated public s... more »
From Big Bang to Whimper
All the philosophical movements of 20th century began with a big bang and ended with a whimper. Why did they fail so spectacularly? They failed because these movements were launched by intellectuals who vastly overestimated their knowledge and intelligence, and vastly underestimated the scope of philosophy. They thought that they could play god and develop a philosophy that is so perfect that its essential characteristics are timelessness and universality. But within a few years their movements floundered in a welter of inconsistencies and contradictions, and they lost their reputat... more »
Researchers take the knife to parasite threatening multi-million-dollar tuna industry
Researchers swap lab coats for waders and wellies in a quest to battle a tiny parasite that threatens the $150 million dollar tuna industry.
ANZ sued by regulator for wrongfully charging 'periodical payment' fees
The corporate regulator ASIC is filing a lawsuit against ANZ for wrongfully charging 'periodical payment' fees to its customers prior to February 2016.
Jarryd Hayne says rape allegations have taken a toll on his family
The former rugby league star pleads not guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault against a 26-year-old woman in the NSW Hunter Valley and tells reporters outside court it's been "a very hard time" for his family.
Former Socceroo plots to bring down might of Melbourne
Former national team player Joe Mullen is no stranger to tackling tough opposition, but his suburban side — made up of accountants and teachers — is about to lock horns with an English-backed A-League behemoth.
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