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“Brazil has Been Regaining International Confidence”, Says Carlos Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Thursday, July 25th, Rio’s city councilor Carlos Bolsonaro discussed the change in Brazil’s image in other countries. In one publication, he emphasized advances promoted by his father’s government, President Jair Bolsonaro. “Brazil has been showing its new face to the world and little by little it has been recovering […] The post “Brazil has Been Regaining International Confidence”, Says Carlos Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Insect Exhibition Shows Their Growing Future Importance for Feeding the World
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Some insects may be annoying; others spread diseases, damage plants, and even endanger the lives of people and animals. Many “good animals” however, help in controlling pests and pollinating plants, ensure human survival, and according to Professor Pedro Takao Yamamamoto of the Department of Entomology and Acarology of the Luiz de […] The post Insect Exhibition Shows Their Growing Future Importance for Feeding the World appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bad First Half-Year in Brazil Steel Production, Expectations not Met
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to the latest figures of the Brazil Steel Institute (Instituto Aço Brasil), raw steel production in Brazil slid by 1.4 percent to 17.2 million in H1 on a year-on-year basis. Domestic sales were up 1.3 percent to 9.2 million tons. Exports were down 2.4 percent to 6.7 million tons, […] The post Bad First Half-Year in Brazil Steel Production, Expectations not Met appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bush pilots use helicopter to fly stranded plane out of rocky wilderness
Two pilots have pulled off a risky retrieval operation in remote WA, dangling a 1-tonne aeroplane beneath their chopper and flying it almost 100 kilometres to the nearest town.
US Supreme Court greenlights Trump's $3.6 billion out of Pentagon funds for constructing border wall
The US Supreme Court rules that US President Donald Trump can redirect $3.6 billion in funds approved by Congress for the Pentagon to help build his promised Mexico border wall.
A 3,700km journey, 56 cars and 150 Aussies — all with one cause close to their hearts
What do you get when a peanut in a top hat, a chicken on the run and 150 Australian larrikins go on a road trip? A 'bloody good time', and funds to support people with intellectual disabilities.
A Facebook FaceApp Reality Check
Facebook violates your privacy by collecting your information and selling it. ~ Mark Alexander ~ Facebook violates your privacy, which is why the FTC recently fined the social-media behemoth FIVE BILLION DOLLARS for selling the information it collects on its users. Meanwhile, Facebook’s political monitors and data algorithms keep posts from pages you follow “private” from […]
Kellner: Europe is plagued by the culture of entitlement, egalitarianism, and attack on traditional values
Petr Kellner (55) is the #1 wealthiest Czech. His net worth is some $15.5 billion (Forbes, March 2019). His financial group PPF reported nearly a $1 billion profit in 2018 – yes, it's the same one billion dollars that e.g. Tesla has managed to burn so far in 2019. PPF operates globally with some key activities in China (and also Russia). Disclaimer: He is paying at least for the rent of the Hanspaulka Chateau where the Václav Klaus Institute resides. So I guess Kellner may have paid for some parties as well and I may owe him some $100 – however, the train tickets have cost the same.... more »
US House Judiciary Committee Files for Order Authorizing Release to them of Certain Redacted Parts of Mueller Report
What many people have forgotten is that the Mueller report is heavily redacted. Members of the US House Judiciary Committee, … Continue reading →
New Study Predicts Millions of Americans May Become Exposed to “Off the Charts” Heat
Climate scientist Michael Mann discusses the increasing frequency and severity of heat waves, as we've seen in India, the US, and now Europe.
The Other Side Of 1934
I’ve been presenting a lot of information about the record heat of 1934, but that year also brought record cold to the Northeast US. February 9, 1934 was the coldest night on record in the Northeast, and the third coldest … Continue reading →
How the Government Can Steal Your Stuff: 6 Questions About Civil Asset Forfeiture Answered
Sad but necessary, a primer on civil asset forfeiture.
“hottest on record” claims are not meaningful
“These ludicrous headlines by these charlatans often say “hottest on record” or “hottest since records began” without ever saying when that was, even though any records complete and accurate enough to even pretend they are meaningful, by any stretch of … Continue reading →
Antaeus: Myth Of The Cyclops
Quintus Sertorius, a Roman statesman come general, grew up in Umbria, the green heart of what is now central Italy. Born into a world at war just two years before the Romans sacked Corinth to bring Greece under Roman rule, Quintus lived much of his life as a military man far from the hills, mountains, and valleys of his birthplace. In 81 BC, he traveled to Morocco, the land of opium, massive trilobites and the birthplace of Antaeus, the legendary North African ogre who was killed by the Greek hero Heracles. read more
Solar Winds: The Magnetosphere
The Earth has a magnetic field with north and south poles. The magnetic field of the Earth is surrounded by the magnetosphere that keeps most of the particles from the Sun from hitting the Earth. read more
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Yeah, I know this meme has been around for a while but every day it just gets more and more poignant when it comes to Trump and his dumbass lynch mob of mindlessly arrogant and hypocritical treason puppets. If I was a snarky individual, I might say that Melania is the epitome of immigrants who will do the jobs that most Americans won't do; well, at least a couple of those jobs. You couldn't pay me enough to get in bed with anyone named Trump but then I have a healthy amount of self-esteem. Melania? Apparently not so much. Not that I'm being judgmental or anything like t...more »
Brazilian Retailer “Magazine Luiza” Share Price Up 20,000 Percent in Five Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In five years, the shares of family-run retailer Magazine Luiza from the interior of Brazil have increased the most in stock exchange value worldwide. The reason: Mother and son Trajano were already working digitally back when the Internet barely existed. With this impressive achievement, the family-owned company proves impressively that […] The post Brazilian Retailer “Magazine Luiza” Share Price Up 20,000 Percent in Five Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
"The Kafka Effect"
*"The Kafka Effect"* by Nick Tasler "A few years ago, researchers at the University of British Columbia brought two groups of study participants into their lab and asked them to read a short story. One group read an adaptation of a story by the great German author, Franz Kafka. "The Country Dentist" was a typically Kafkaesque story, meaning that its twists and turns made absolutely no sense - from the neighbor who kindly but inexplicably acts like a horse to the family who begs the dentist to pull a tooth from their toothless child. The second group of participants read a version ... more »
"Maybe They're Not Human"
*"Maybe They're Not Human"* by Julian Walsh "Today I would like to return to your awareness an aspect of the Human condition that condones violence under certain circumstances. To this end, we find ourselves going along with the most egregious of things, not least of which is war. Here we find not only a consensus of opinion - but an accepted truth. People kill people. That’s what we do. People have been killing each other over borders, religion, ideology, politics and resources as far back as history will take us. It’s a given that we will continue in this maniacal cycle of war, ... more »
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: JULY 27, 2019
It is a pity that Canadians have no one to vote for! California gets the important matters corrected; priorities matter! Scoffing at this absolute idiocy. A government not to be taken seriously other than the fact it is as Commie as hell. I was unaware of the surreptitious Cloward-Piven Strategy until just the other day. Please note, today's post holds many references to this dastardly plan currently so heavily pushed by Liberals in Canada and Democrats in America. Research this matter and educate yourself; it is but another facet of the ... more »
Destabilizing Pakistan: The Bookending of Washington’s Shady China Policy
*Tony Cartalucci* | American cries of 'human rights violations' are being used to sell two different US-backed conflicts - designed to impede China's rise and that of its allies.
US Blocks UN Vote Condemning Israeli Demolition of Palestinian Homes
*21WIRE* | The US and Israel now insisting that they do not have to abide by any international law or UN resolutions.
Trump Apparently ‘Unfazed’ by North Korean Missile Tests
*21WIRE + Antiwar.com* | While the media calls for war-footing, Trump calls for calm.
Meet Stan Rutner Who Cures Himself Of Cancer With CBD & THC Oil
*For more information on Stan, please click on the link below. The article is from 4 May, 2017.* *Healing Oracle* *Note: As of 2018, Stan was still alive. *
Bye, Bye F-35: The Navy's F/A-XX 6th Generation Fighter Is Coming
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: Conn pointed out that the service expects to attain a 50-50 percentage mix of F-35Cs and F/A-18E/Fs by about 2030. Rear Admiral Scott D. Conn, director of Air Warfare in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, said on Apr. 4 that the analysis of alt] It's advanced. *Conn pointed out that the service expects to attain a 50-50 percentage mix of F-35Cs and F/A-18E/Fs by about 2030. * Rear Admiral Scott D. Conn, director of Air Warfare in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, said on Apr. 4 that the analysis of alternatives (A... more »
When North Korea Tried to Shoot Down a Mach 3 SR-71 Spy Plane (And Failed)
*Dario Leone* *History, Asia* Here's what went down. *The only published and U.S. government-acknowledged missile firing at an SR-71 occurred on Wednesday Aug. 26, 1981. * The SR-71, unofficially known as the “Blackbird,” was a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft. The first flight of an SR-71 took place on Dec. 22, 1964, and the first SR-71 to enter service was delivered to the 4200th (later 9th) Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., in January 1966. Its incredible speed enabled it... more »
Conrad Von Hetzendorf, The General Who Demanded War On Serbia 25 Times In A Year
In time when (on the occasion of the 100th anniversary since WWI ended) we face almost daily attempts to reinterpret and revision the role of Serbia in the outbreak of the Great War, all in order to push aside well established facts of who and what for the war started, […]
'Maybe it's a cult': Family of Sydney man missing after Washington DC visit hires private eye
John Regan's mother received a message from her son's phone in February, but she thinks someone else may have sent it. Now police in the US capital are involved in the search for the 34-year-old.
Sydney Stadium builder can't sue because it 'failed objectives', Minister says
The company originally contracted to build the $729 million Sydney stadium then booted off the project has no grounds to sue the State Government because it "failed objectives", the NSW Sports Minister says.
'The wounded are still being brought in': Philippines struck by deadly earthquakes
Back-to-back quakes have caused significant damage in the northern Philippines, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 60 as wounded continue to be found.
Sea Eagles sink Storm in golden-point classic
A Daly Cherry-Evans field goal late in extra time gives the Sea Eagles a pulsating 11-10 win over the Storm, after the Broncos beat the Titans 34-12 and the Eels get home 24-22 against the Warriors.
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Reuters *National Interest:* *Meet Kim Yo-jong: North Korea’s Most Powerful Woman* The sister of Kim Jong-un has been rising in the leadership ranks since she was a teenager, and might be considered North Korea’s second-in-command. The CFTNI’s Korean Studies team presents a look into her early years as part of a new series. n an era when North Korea has begun to shift its focus away from its nuclear weapons capabilities to pursue a “charm offensive” aimed at transforming its global image, one person stands out: Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of Kim Jong-un. This shouldn’t be a s...more »
Musical Interlude: Paul McCartney, "Mull Of Kintyre"
Paul McCartney, "Mull Of Kintyre"
The Poet: Harald Bell Wright, "Things"
*"Things"* "Eyes blinded by the fog of Things cannot see Truth. Ears deafened by the din of Things cannot hear Truth. Brains bewildered by the whirl of Things cannot think Truth. Hearts deadened by the weight of Things cannot feel Truth. Throats choked by the dust of Things cannot speak Truth." - Harald Bell Wright, “The Uncrowned King”
Free Download: Hermann Hesse, "Steppenwolf"
"During that very first conversation, about the araucaria, he called himself the Steppenwolf, and this too estranged and disturbed me a little. What an expression! However, custom did not only reconcile me to it, but soon I never thought of him by any other name; nor could I today hit on a better description of him. A wolf of the Steppes that had lost its way and strayed into the towns and the life of the herd, a more striking image could not be found for his shy loneliness, his savagery, his restlessness, his homesickness, his homelessness. And even the unhappiest life has its sun... more »
In Fifteen Years, 170,000 Brazilians Obtained European Citizenship
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Safety to walk the streets, income prospects, stability, and free circulation were the reasons why Brazilians Thiago Heluy, 37, and João Veiga, 21, have requested Portuguese citizenship in the last two years. Now they both live in Portugal and are making plans in Europe. The two are part of the […] The post In Fifteen Years, 170,000 Brazilians Obtained European Citizenship appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uruguayan Companies Will be Obliged to Hire Disabled Individuals
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Uruguay passed a law requiring companies with more than 25 employees to gradually hire disabled individuals. The rule, which will come into force on November 17th this year, also provides for discounts on employers’ contributions. Approximately 210,000 people in the country have some form of disability, according to information from […] The post Uruguayan Companies Will be Obliged to Hire Disabled Individuals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Blacks are Twice as Likely as Whites to be Poor in Brazil, Says Study
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In Brazil, the odds of a black man being poor are twice those of a white man. The finding is from the research “The racial inequality of poverty in the country,” released this week by IPEA (Institute of Applied Economic Research, a government research body) based on data from 2004 […] The post Blacks are Twice as Likely as Whites to be Poor in Brazil, Says Study appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Confirms Appointment of Bolsonaro’s Son Eduardo as Ambassador to the U.S.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ernesto Araújo, confirmed on Friday that the Brazilian government has formally appointed Federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of president Jair Bolsonaro, to head the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, the U.S. capital. According to Araújo, the request for the formal agrément (confirmation) has already been submitted […] The post Brazil Confirms Appointment of Bolsonaro’s Son Eduardo as Ambassador to the U.S. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Manufacturer Allergan Announces Recall of its Silicone Implants Used in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Irish Silicone implant manufacturer Allergan has announced a worldwide recall this Wednesday, July 24th, in reaction to the warning that its products may increase the risk of cancer. The alarm was prompted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US regulatory agency, which said it had information concerning the […] The post Manufacturer Allergan Announces Recall of its Silicone Implants Used in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Issues Decree Authorizing Summary Deportation of “Dangerous” Foreigners
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Sérgio Moro, published in the Federal Gazette on Friday, July 26th, a decree authorizing the summary deportation of people who are “dangerous to the security of Brazil” or who have “committed an act contrary to the principles and objectives set forth in the […] The post Brazil Issues Decree Authorizing Summary Deportation of “Dangerous” Foreigners appeared first on The Rio Times.
IMC, Pizza Hut, and KFC in Brazil Merge into new Unique Food Giant
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Friday, July 26th, the International Meal Company Food (IMC) reached an association agreement with the entrepreneur Carlos Wizard Martins’ family to incorporate MultiQSR, an indirect holder of Pizza Hut and KFC franchise rights in Brazil. The business may give rise to a company with sales of over R$2 billion […] The post IMC, Pizza Hut, and KFC in Brazil Merge into new Unique Food Giant appeared first on The Rio Times.
Toyota Will Move its Latin America Headquarters to Argentina and not Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Mauricio Macri welcomed the head of Toyota Motor Corporation, Takeshi Uchiyamada, who announced that the company will transfer the operations of its Division for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACD) from Japan to Argentina and will generate new jobs in the country. The meeting took place at the presidential […] The post Toyota Will Move its Latin America Headquarters to Argentina and not Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
US Supreme Court gives go-ahead for Trump wall funding https://t.co/ICv538XPeq — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 26, 2019 Migrants arrested in Mexico between January and May 2019, according to Mexican government figures pic.twitter.com/wWj06vBsif — AFP news agency (@AFP) July 27, 2019 Central African Republic admits it is 'not prepared' for Ebola https://t.co/OBZPcTaMjK — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) July 26, 2019 Russian opposition and ordinary Muscovites plan to take to the streets of Moscow to demand free and fair polls despite a police crackdown including the jailin... more »
"America’s Late-stage Decadence"
*"America’s Late-stage Decadence"* Interview with Doug Casey "*International Man:* Economically, politically, and socially, the United States seems to be headed down a path that’s not only inconsistent with the founding principles of the country but accelerating quickly toward boundless decay. The word “decadence” is often associated with the fall of the Roman Empire, which became morally corrupt - its people lazy, wasteful, and lacking discipline. Many observers have pointed out the US is similarly becoming decadent. How do you see it? *Doug Casey:* There’s no question about it; t... more »
Brashears promises data, science and food safety modernization at FSIS
GALVESTON, TX — The $2 billion hog market slaughter industry will get more flexibility, and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will have greater inspection oversight.Mindy Brashears, the USDA deputy undersecretary for food safety, says the long-awaited swine modernization program is going be reality by year’s end. Brashears, still new to the job, is quickly... Continue Reading
Quote of the Day
“When you come to these two borders, you have to remember a few things: In Mexico, there is no welfare, there is no AFDC, there is no SSI, there is no Medicaid, there is no Social Security, there is no Medicare, and there is a 50 cents an hour minimum wage. … The day when America could be the welfare system for Mexico is gone. We simply can’t afford it… It’s a competition for space. Whether the space is a job, the space is a home, a place in a classroom.” Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) visiting the Mexican border with … Continue reading →
President Trump Building Economic Landscape for 2020…
Earlier today President Trump sent a warning tweet about Apple possibly incurring tariffs on their products if they continue a plan for manufacturing in China. Later in the day the president answered direct questions about those possible tariffs. Additionally, Secretary … Continue reading →
July 27th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #919
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 →
Saturday July 27th – 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 →
Northeast Asia Unraveling Amid US Retreat
While Americans become increasingly preoccupied with their own domestic descent into dysfunction and political civil war, the rest of the world moves on without them. The United States is not responsible for much of what we see happening in the world, but the consequences of American retreat from leadership are visible and disturbing. Nowhere is … Continue reading Northeast Asia Unraveling Amid US Retreat →
A Summary On The 40 Year Battle Between The U.S. Intel Community And Iran's Rvolutionary Guards
*Yahoo News*:* Shadow force: The secret history of the U.S. intelligence community's battle with Iran's Revolutionary Guard* The hackers pretended to be professors, appealing to Achilles’ heel of academics: their egos. Posing as admiring colleagues from other universities, they emailed their targets, claiming they had enjoyed their articles and wanted to read more of their work. The emails contained links to articles the “professors” claimed they could not access. Once the actual professors clicked on these links, they were redirected to what seemed to be the login page for their u... more »
Picture Of The Day
Guatemalan migrant Lety Perez embraces her son Anthony while praying to ask a member of the Mexican National Guard to let them cross into the United States, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico July 22, 2019. The mother and son had traveled some 1,500 miles (2,410 km) from their home country of Guatemala to the border city of Ciudad Juarez, only to be stopped mere feet from the U.S. When the soldier glanced away, Perez lunged into the shrubs growing on the side of the river bank, pulling her son with her. They quickly ran across to the other side of the river and out of the guardsmen...more »
Rethinking Remedial Education in the Nation’s Community Colleges
Many higher education researchers and student-success advocates have long criticized no-credit remedial or developmental education in community colleges as a “trap” – an unintentional barrier to student success, particularly for its impact on low-income and minority students’ persistence and completion outcomes.
‘Go Back’? They Brought My People Here First
During the week of Trump’s “go back” rhetoric, I was in Washington, D.C. doing my one-man show, “Emil Amok,” at the Capital Fringe. But the hot race talk of the day made me see a section of my show in a new way. It frames the “go back” story for every Filipino in America.
Tribal Colleges Struggle to Connect
Last year, the Federal Communications Commission found that about 35 percent of Americans living on tribal lands don’t have broadband service compared to 8 percent of Americans overall, prompting a Government Accountability Office report on tribal access to the internet. A year later, tribal colleges still struggle to provide their students and faculty access to up-to-date Wi-Fi service.
DeVos Wants Income Verification Reviewed for Loan-Repayment Plans
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has issued a statement calling for a comprehensive review of income verification in Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loans. Her action followed the publication of a Government Accountability Office report titled “Federal Student Loans: Education Needs to Verify Borrowers’ Information for Income-Driven Repayment Plans.” “The GAO report […]
Frat Members Suspended After Photo at Emmett Till Memorial
After posing with guns in front of a bullet-riddled sign honoring slain civil rights icon Emmett Till, three University of Mississippi students have been suspended from their Kappa Alpha fraternity house and face possible investigation by the Department of Justice, according to a report by ProPublica. One of the students posted a photo to his […]
Pew on Media Landscape: Facebook, Google Crippling Newsrooms
The Pew Research Center has released its annual assessment, the State of the News Media, and the news is not good. Among key findings reported by Pew: •Digital ad revenue has grown exponentially, but a majority goes to Facebook (40 percent) and Google (12 percent) rather than to publishers. •U.S. newspaper print circulation reached its […]
Filthy Memes Get Nine Hampton Campus Cops Canned
Hampton University has fired nine of its police officers for sharing misogynistic and racist content on social media, according to a CNN report. The alleged actions by the officers, whose names the school did not release Friday, were “egregious violations of the university’s code of conduct,” the university said in a statement. “The university has […]
“Conflict Is Required” – Exposing America’s Warfare State
“Conflict Is Required” – Exposing America’s Warfare State Authored by Alexander Aston via The Automatic Earth blog, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ “Dulce et Decorum est” is a poem written by Wilfred Owen during World War I, and published posthumously in 1920. The Latin title is taken from Ode 3.2 of the Roman poet Horace and means “it is …
Israel ‘Systematically Destroying’ Gaza Farmland
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy of the …
Willem Middelkoop: Towards a New “De Facto Gold” Standard
Willem Middelkoop: Towards a New “De Facto Gold” Standard by https://lonestarwhitehouse.blogspot.com/ Author Willem Middelkoop has long offered commentary on the prospects for major monetary system reform including his book on the subject, “The Big Reset“. In this recent article published on the OMFIF web site, he says we may be seeing a new unofficial gold standard being …
YouTube Ad Policy Bans Keyword ‘Christian’
YouTube is owned by Google which is NSA. Who is in charge of the Beast ‘666’ Network? No Such Agency! NSA is a western Illuminist intelligence agency. – RT Published on Jul 26, 2019 When the founder of a Christian veterans group tried to upload a YouTube ad for his organization, he received an odd …
Weapons Contractor to Lead ‘War’ Department
RT America Published on Jul 24, 2019 Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and RT America’s Brigida Santos, co-hosts of “World According to Jesse,” join Rick Sanchez to weigh in on the appointment of former Raytheon lobbyist Mark Esper to the role of Secretary of Defense. Gov. Ventura points out that the move brings us closer …
Germany Question NATO’s 2-Percent Spending Target
Soldiers of the 33rd Panzergrenadier bataillon stand ready for inspection in front of a Puma infantry fighting vehicle after taking part in a drill at the headquarters of the 33rd Panzergrenadier bataillon in Neustadt am Ruebenberge on June 29, 2016. Photo by AFP *CNBC*: *‘Will Donald Trump ever be happy?’: Ex-German defense chief questions calls for increased NATO spend* * Trump has repeatedly called on NATO allies like Germany to increase contributions toward defense, often criticizing them for not complying with a commitment to spend 2% of their gross domestic product (GDP). * B... more »
Nuclear Fusion: Electromagnetic Sunlight
Have you ever wondered about the colors you see in these moments? What sunlight actually is? Yes, it's light from the Sun but so much more than that. Sunlight is both light and energy. Once it reaches Earth, we call this energy, "insolation," a fancy term for solar radiation. The amount of energy the Sun gives off changes over time in a never ending cycle. Solar flares (hotter) and sunspots (cooler) on the Sun's surface impact the amount of radiation headed to Earth. read more
Woman dies trying to reach bus made famous by Into The Wild
A newlywed woman from Belarus is swept away by a river in Alaska while trying to reach an abandoned bus made famous by the book and film Into The Wild.
Giants pip Power after Saints beat Demons
The Giants beat the Power by one point, after the Saints beat the Demons. Earlier, the Eagles, Lions and Blues enjoyed victories in round 19 of the AFL.
Fatigued Joe Burns an 'unlucky' Ashes omission, selector says
Joe Burns and Kurtis Patterson will miss out on the blockbuster Ashes series despite scoring centuries in their most recent Test, with selector Trevor Hohns admitting they were "desperately unlucky" and urging them "keep doing what you're doing".
Truck carrying haul of explosives blows up in WA outback with driver nowhere to be found
A search is underway for missing 67-year-old Tony Hickey whose explosives truck caught fire and blew up near Sandstone in Western Australia's Mid West region, with police unable to find him at the scene.
Retiree prospector finds massive gold nugget in old paddock
At first he thought it was just a rusty bullet case, but further inspection showed it to be worth much, much more.
Color of Skin or Content of Character?
What if Americans understood the differences between color and culture? ~ Willie Richardson ~ “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” This famous quote by Dr. Martin Luther […]
U.K. and Iran Take Turns Flexing Muscle Over Strait of Hormuz
[image: uk-and-iran-take-turns-flexing-muscle-over-strait-of-hormuz] The Royal Navy is sending in warships to guard British-flag carriers in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran is “testing” new missiles.
Supreme Court: Trump Can Use Pentagon Funds for Border Wall
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to tap billions of dollars in Pentagon funds to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.
Trump Recalls Obama-Era Comity That Wasn’t
Trump is recalling a genteel time that did not exist when Barack Obama was president
Black Rag Dolls Meant to Be Abused Are Pulled from Stores
Black rag dolls that came with instructions to “find a wall” and slam the toy against it have been pulled from three stores after customers and a lawmaker said they were offensive.
Woman Dies in Alaska Trying to Reach Famed Bus from Book
A newlywed woman from Belarus who was swept away by a river in Alaska was trying to reach an abandoned bus made famous by the book and film “Into the Wild.”
Another Republican Closet Case-- This One In Tennessee-- Caught With The Meat In His Mouth
But he doesn't *look* gay. Well... he does "look" gay in a blue state way, but in red states? This is *exactly* what gay political closet cases look like. Meet Bill Sanderson, a state Rep from Dyer County, in northwest Tennessee, about 80 miles north of Memphis-- a godforsaken area where Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri all meet. There aren't many Democrats in Dyer County anymore. Trump trounced Hillary up there 10,175 (76.6%_ to 2,815 (21.2%). The most famous person from Dyer County was Emmett Kelly, Jr., world famous clown who copied his father's style, Emmett Kelly, Sr. Most pe... more »
A New U.S. Presidential Seal?
US President Donald Trump takes the stage next to the altered presidential seal. (Reuters: Jonathan Ernst) Photo: The doctored seal (left) has an eagle with two heads, unlike the official image (right). (Reuters/White House) *ABC News Online*:* Donald Trump appears in front of fake seal with two-headed eagle, Google search blamed* White House officials have been left baffled after a doctored presidential seal, featuring an eagle clutching golf clubs in its talons instead of arrows, was projected on stage at an event at which US President Donald Trump spoke. The seal was displayed... more »
President Trump Says He Would Not Be Surprised If China Will Wait Until After The 2020 U.S. Election To Make A Trade Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., July 26, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis *Reuters:* *Trump says China could wait until U.S. election for trade deal* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would not be surprised if China held out until after the U.S. election in 2020 to secure a trade deal in the hope they could negotiate with a different U.S. president. “I don’t think personally China would sign a deal if I had a 2% chance of losing the election,” Trump told reporters at the White House just days ... more »
US Reopens Old Wounds: Hong Kong and Taiwan
*July 27, 2019* (Vladimir Terehov - NEO) - China, quite reasonably aspiring to becoming a global player, still has (as well as all the other countries) certain internal problems which its main geopolitical opponent, i.e. the US, is trying to use to its own benefit. [image: CH45322] Among the problems of this sort, two long-standing ones have resurfaced yet again over the recent months. Namely, Washington’s renewed attempts to play the Taiwan card in the relations with Beijing and (yet again) to exacerbate the situation in Hong Kong. However, when one applies the term internal regar... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, July 27, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Festa Julina do Coreto (Vila Madalena) – It’s time to enjoy the last Festas Juninas in São Paulo. This Saturday, Estrella Galícia Estação Rio Verde hosts the Festa Julina […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, July 27, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, July 27, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Arraiá Vulcão Erupçado (Santo Cristo) — The most fun forró group in Rio is playing this Saturday at BCo, in Santo Cristo. In the best Festa Junina mood, […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, July 27, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Khaosod Journo Promotes Censorship
*July 27, 2019* (ATN) - Todd Ruiz formally of Khoasod - who witnessed and even live-Tweeted red shirt terrorism in Bangkok in 2010 before writing entire articles omitting any mention of it - has published an article on "Coconuts" celebrating Facebook and Twitter's censorship of my various accounts. Branded a *"Russian-backed disinformation operation,"* Ruiz attempted to spin my work over the years as *"conspiracy theories" *but carefully avoided linking to any of my work preventing readers from deciding for themselves. Ruiz also accused me of antisemitism - the go-to smear when no... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-07-25
This is a summary of 8 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Idlib, Mhardeh, Russia, Syria, Tunisia, Aleppo, Homs, ISIS, Saudi, Trump, UAE, US, Golan, Quneitra, Raqqa, Turkey. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, Gulf, Middleeast, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan vows to ‘obliterate’ Kurdish-led forces in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:35 P.M.) – Turkey is mulling the launch of a new cross border invasion of northern Syria after failed talks with the U.S. on implementing a safe zone along the border. On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued his aggressive rhetoric, vowing to launch an operation against the Kurdish-led forces in Syria, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Don't Do It!"
"Don't do it. Don't go to that job you hate. Do something you love today. Ride a roller coaster. Swim in the ocean naked. Go to the airport and get on the next flight to anywhere just for the fun of it. Maybe stop a spinning globe with your finger and then plan a trip to that very spot; even if it's in the middle of the ocean you can go by boat. Eat some type of ethnic food you've never heard of. Stop a stranger and ask her to explain her greatest fears and her secret hopes and aspirations in detail and then tell her you care because she is a human being. Sit down on the sidewalk a... more »
"And Here Is The Point..."
"And here is the point, about myself and my co-thinkers. Our belief is not a belief. Our principles are not a faith. We do not rely solely upon science and reason, because these are necessary rather than sufficient factors, but we distrust anything that contradicts science or outrages reason. We may differ on many things, but what we respect is free inquiry, open-mindedness, and the pursuit of ideas for their own sake." - Christopher Hitchens
The F-35 Has a Secret "Sidekick" That Lets It Carry Extra Missiles
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook - https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/1739104/f-35-demo-team-pilot-practices-new-maneuvers/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78702133] Sneaky, sneaky. *Lockheed hasn’t released details of the design of the Sidekick mechanism.* Lockheed Martin designed a new weapons rack to enable the F-35A and C Lightning IIs to carry two more missiles internally. The new rack is called Sidekick and adds a little extra weight but enables each of the two weapons bay... more »
RIP SR-71 Blackbird: Why the Air Force Did Away with the Fastest Plane Ever
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Haggerty - http://www.af.mil/photos/media_search.asp?q=SR-71, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=783177] Its time had come. *Both Welch and SAC commander General John Chain testified before Congress that the SR-71 should go, and so it did.* The SR-71, unofficially known as the Blackbird, was a long-range, advanced strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft. The first flight of an SR-71 took place on Dec. 22, 1964, and the ... more »
President Trump Oval Office Press Conference – Full Transcript…
During a surprise event on Friday President Trump invited the press into the oval office where Guatemalan Interior Minister Enrique Degenhart and acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan were signing a joint asylum agreement. The President then held a press conference … Continue reading →
U.S. Congress Bipartisan Vote For Pentagon To Be Investigated For Using Insects as a Biological Weapon
By Aaron Kesel In a real-life X-Files episode, United States House members are reportedly concerned in a bipartisan vote that the Pentagon may have unleashed biological... more »
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