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Epstein Gurney Picture is Tony Rodham???
[image: Jeffrey Epstein is shown in this undated Florida Department of Law Enforcement photo. (Florida Department of Law Enforcement/Reuters)] Absolutely no one in the world is buying the story that this arch - narcissist actually committed suicide. It really is a red pill moment for every one out there. What actually happened is going to have to wait and hopefully much quicker than it took to flush out JFK's assassination. This event is almost certainly as big and as impactful to national Psyche. It now completely focuses the national attention onto the complete range and de... more »
sunspots
This video is quite helpful and well worthwhile. We have known for some time that the orbits of Venus, Earth and Jupiter have a natural combined cycle that produces a maxima every 11.07 years which essentially coincides with the observed sunspot cycle. Recent work proposes that this strengthening tidal effect is able to trigger tipping events in the plasma that then cascades downwards deep into the plasma to produce the sunspot. A little bit like a rogue wave perhaps. This certainly explains the low volume and generally low frequency. The overall effect is small in comparis... more »
Agriculture Is Only a Tiny Part of America's Economy — And That's a Good Thing
[image: farm1_0.PNG] Well maybe not as well. Population involvement is needed to properly work the land. That does not have to involve a lifelong commitment though. youth training in particular is valuable as is using carreer breaks or cessation. We have had a drive for productiivty which is progressively counter productive as it typically mines the land. transporting food products is important and valuable but control needs to also remain distributed to local producers. This actually happens in all commodities including razor blades. . *Agriculture Is Only a Tiny Part of ... more »
Trump threatens worse trade deal for China if Beijing stalls until after his re-election
*[image: Trump threatens worse trade deal for China if Beijing stalls until after his re-election]* What Trump is doing is step by step tightening the terms of trade. It is paced in order to allow the Chinese to adjust and properly measure the results. He is not trying to trigger an abrupt collapse that could also rebound back on the USA. This pressure serves to move a massive amount of capital investment away from China while providing a tariff windfall for the USA. Again, the real problem here is the CCP whose mercantilism must be stopped. This must mean the real demise of t... more »
Don't let vegetarian environmentalists shame you for eating meat. Science is on your side.
*[image: Curious cows on a meadow in Raisting, southern Germany.]* There is little more absurd than those fanatically held beliefs by those unable to do effective research in the first place. Thus we wander into time wasting arguments on god, on climate and of course on food.Fortunately most folks follow their common sense and simply ignore such nonsense. Your digestive tract is designed to handle three protocols and that includes meat and does not include the majority of plants at all. Think goats and you can observe the lost potential. They even eat nightshade. ..*Don't let v... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 12th August 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
How New York City Has Worked to Protect People from the Deadliest Disaster: Heat
New York City has set out to protect people — and the planet — from heat.
Summer may soon fade away, but some outbreaks are hanging around
There’s always a lot to remember when you are going back to school. And this year, it includes a considerable number of foodborne disease outbreaks that are not yet over, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreaks that kept CDC investigators busy all summer involved those Cavi Brand whole fresh... Continue Reading
EU proposal to strengthen targeted checks at borders under fire from businesses
A number of food trade groups have hit out at how the European Commission plans to strengthen targeted checks at its borders, saying proposals are not risk-based. The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) and European Livestock and Meat Trades Union (UECBV) were among associations to say requirements were not in line with a risk-based approach.... Continue Reading
Federal action against Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm goes to oral arguments in November
Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm still plan to go up against the government in settlements talks, but only after a Sept. 17 discovery deadline. Miller, who government attorneys say largely operates as if federal oversight does not exist, has locked in Dallas attorney Steven Lafuente. He joins Joseph A. Macaluso on the defense team. After... Continue Reading
Early Ticket Sales for the Ninth Edition of ArtRio Take Off
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The early sale of tickets for the ninth edition of the Rio de Janeiro International Exhibition (ArtRio) has begun. The show will take place at Marina da Glória, from September 18th to 22nd. This prestigious art event will feature Brazilian galleries, book releases, a video art space, performances, and an […] The post Early Ticket Sales for the Ninth Edition of ArtRio Take Off appeared first on The Rio Times.
Campinas to be First Brazilian City to Have Food Delivered by Drones
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The discussions between the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and a company that develops aerial systems for light cargo delivery, aim to place Campinas (São Paulo state) as the first Brazilian city to have The post Campinas to be First Brazilian City to Have Food Delivered by Drones appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Government Wants to Dodge Impact of Judiciary Bonds on Budget
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio Grande do Sul has the second-largest judiciary bond debt in Brazil, totaling R$10.5 billion (US$2.6 billion). In São Paulo, the balance exceeds R$23 billion. Overall, the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Now Login The post Federal Government Wants to Dodge Impact of Judiciary Bonds on Budget appeared first on The Rio Times.
Economy Minister Compared Unions to Nazism and Fascism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In defense of any reforms that could restore the country's finances, the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, criticized the actions of The post Economy Minister Compared Unions to Nazism and Fascism appeared first on The Rio Times.
Economic Recovery will Require “a Little Patience,” Says Economy Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, advocated economic deregulation policies and urged for patience so that the reforms may begin to show results in the country's recovery. "Give it a year or two, give it a government, give it a chance for . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Economic Recovery will Require “a Little Patience,” Says Economy Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
No, Productivity Does Not Explain Income
Why a widely-held view about productivity that is foundational to the claim that people are paid what they deserve does not hold up to scrutiny.
Jihadists attack Russia’s largest base in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 A.M.) – For the second time in the last 48 hours, the jihadist rebels have attacked Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in southwestern Latakia. According to a statement released by the jihadist group “Rouse the Believers”, their fighters fired a number of grad rockets towards the Hmeimim Airbase near coastal city of Jableh. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures new town inside of Idlib after overnight battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured a new town last night after a short battle with the jihadist rebels in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. Backed by heavy artillery and airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army began their attack last night by storming the small town of Tal Tari, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels behead 2 Syrian soldiers in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 A.M.) – A new video has surfaced of the jihadist rebels beheading two captured Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers in the northern region of Syria. Based on the video that was released, the jihadist rebels beheaded the Syrian soldiers in the northeastern part of the Latakia Governorate. The gruesome footage was released […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New video shows Syrian Army operation that led to large-scale advance in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance in the southwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this past weekend. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian military meticulously advanced along the Hama-Idlib axis over the weekend, seizing one site after another from the militants. This advance by the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High-polluting plant may be reopened at lead smelter after new furnace damaged
After undergoing a multi-million dollar development, the Port Pirie smelter is once again not producing anything.
'You may be happy to eat tofu': Vegan activists cop tirade from NT senator
A hearing into proposed Commonwealth law amendments aimed at giving more powers to farmers against activist trespassers triggers passionate debate from all sides.
Local council rubbishes Victorian Government's 'barely tokenistic' recycling crisis package
Local councils are calling on the Victorian Government to create a statewide solution to the recycling crisis, with one council slamming a recent funding package allocated to fix the problem as "barely tokenistic".
NT Government defends site of new youth detention centre
Territory Families Minister Dale Wakefield laments a lack of options as the Northern Territory again goes against a royal commission recommendation in naming the Don Dale replacement site.
Hong Kong at risk of 'being pushed into the abyss', emotional Carrie Lam says
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Hong Kong's embattled leader defends police actions and says the Asian financial hub is "seriously sick", as China's state media releases a video of military vehicles assembling across the border in Shenzhen.
Pyne discussed defence industry job while still a member of Cabinet, consultancy firm confirms
Consulting firm EY confirms it approached the then defence minister about a potential job offer three days before the election was called.
Detective suspended after drugs go missing from evidence room
A Gold Coast Detective Senior Constable is stood down after police discover a dangerous drug, believed to be cocaine, has been stolen from an evidence room.
'Not good enough': Koala habitat cleared to make way for housing against government policy
Documents obtained under Freedom of Information laws reveal more than 75 hectares of critical koala habitat were approved for clearing by the Department of Environment in breach of its own policy.
Kwinana Freeway crowned one of Australia's worst roads as Perth congestion woes set to increase
Cars will remain the preferred choice for Perth commuters for the next decade because of their speed and convenience, but congestion will get worse leaving public transport struggling to keep up with increasing demand, a new report finds.
Darwin judge jails Canberra public servant over 'diverse and chronic' stalking
A Canberra public servant who stalked his ex-partner by sending animal faeces to her work, breaking into her home and sending explicit images to her family members, is jailed for three years and two months by Darwin's Supreme Court.
Fremantle Dockers giant Aaron Sandilands — once the AFL's tallest player — retires from football
Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands announces his retirement, with the Dockers set to give him a farewell home game against Essendon this Saturday night.
Tuvalu's PM says Morrison's climate money 'not an excuse' to keep opening mines
Tuvalu warns Australia that redirecting aid money to climate resilience projects in the Pacific should not be used as an "excuse" to avoid reducing emissions and phasing out coal-fired power generation.
'A tonic for the grass': How the weekend's high snowfall impacted country NSW
Lambs have died of hypothermia and orchards are ready for a fruitful spring
'Serious irregularities': Epstein jail staff removed as FBI scours his private island
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US Attorney-General William Barr demands a "thorough investigation" into the apparent suicide of high-profile sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and criticises "deeply concerning" irregularities at the New York jail.
Composer and violinist experiments with 'deep listening' at Tasmania's wild Arthur River
Composer Rachel Meyers, immersed in Tasmania's wild west coast, says the wind makes its own unique sound when interacting with her instruments.
Woman found dead in Sydney CBD building after major police operation
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Police find a woman's body in Sydney's CBD but do not yet know if it is connected to an incident in which a man armed with a large knife allegedly injured another woman and was chased through the streets before being stopped by members of the public.
Giraldi: Many More Questions Remain to be Answered about Epstein
We may never know how Jeffrey Epstein embezzled millions, nearly walked free after a sex crime conviction - or whether he was a spy for Israel. The post Giraldi: Many More Questions Remain to be Answered about Epstein appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Abdullah Ismael Hamayda
August 10, 2019: Abdullah Ismael Hamayda, was one of four Palestinians shot and killed by Israeli forces for allegedly coming too close to the border fence between Gaza and Israel, east of Dir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip. Israeli forces stationed along Gaza borders to the east of Dir al-Balah reportedly opened fire on… The post Abdullah Ismael Hamayda appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Ahmad Ayman Tarabin
August 10, 2019: Ahmad Ayman Tarabin, was one of four Palestinians shot and killed by Israeli forces for allegedly coming too close to the border fence between Gaza and Israel, east of Dir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip. Israeli forces stationed along Gaza borders to the east of Dir al-Balah reportedly opened fire on… The post Ahmad Ayman Tarabin appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Chinese State Media Releases Video Footage Of Military Vehicles Gathering At The Hong Kong Border
*Daily Mail*:* Chinese state media release footage of military vehicles gathering at the Hong Kong border and warn that Beijing's armed police can be mobilised to crack down on riots* * China's People's Daily released the clip on its social media account today * It captures armoured vehicles entering a 'service area' one after another * The post warned armed police are entitled to deal with 'riots and terror attacks' * China today slammed Hong Kong protests and linked them to 'terrorism' * Footage emerged after the city was rocked by another weekend of clashes * Protesters rallied ... more »
"So We Shall Let The Reader Answer..."
"So we shall let the reader answer this question for himself: who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed?" - Hunter S. Thompson
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Quantum physicists theorize that there are indeed alternate universes. If so, I think I might enjoy living in the one depicted in the above cartoon. In the alternate universe shown here, Trump himself is just about to board the prison bus to be deported to an unknown location. See the freaky Trump hair in the door window and the red tie dragging on the ground? If I could choose my universe, I might go with one where Trump is very slowly lowered into a vat of lye or perhaps a live volcano. "How do you like your Trumps, sir?" "Nicely cooked," I would reply. "Nicely cooked... more »
Mistake: Why the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship Should Never Have Been Built
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5609842/navy-announces-commissioning-date-future-uss-cincinnati] Just terrible. *It took the Navy nearly two decades to realize the LCS program had failed. The sailing branch in 2014 cut LCS acquisition from 55 ships to 32. Congress eventually added three vessels, boosting the class to 35 ships. In place of the 20 canceled LCSs, the Navy plans to buy 20 new missile frigates. * But after spending $30 billion over a period of around two decades, the U.S. Navy has managed to acquire just 35 of the 3,000-ton-di... more »
This U.S. Navy Fighter Got Video Footage of Something Really Weird (A UFO?)
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* BrowseLet's check it out. *“I have no idea what I saw,” Commander Fravor replied to the pilot. “It had no plumes, wings or rotors and outran our F-18s.” But, he added, “I want to fly one.”* The Pentagon has given The New York Times the following video video which shows a F/A-18F from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier – flown by a former CO of VFA-41 Black Aces – encountering an unidentified flying object (UFO) in November 2004. As explained by The New Yoork Times Cmdr. David Fravor and Lt. Cmdr. Jim Slaight were on a routine training mission 100 mil... more »
Why Did a Decorated Member of U.S. Air Force Intelligence Defect to Iran?
*Dario Leone* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5415258/28th-ears-refueling] A traitor? *Witt was a member of the aircrew of an RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft forward deployed from RAF Mildenhall in Great Britain.* Former Tech. Sgt. Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who had defected to Iran and who was charged with espionage on Feb. 13, 2019, served as an airborne crypto linguist on board a RC-135 during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Military Times revealed. She earned the Air Medal as a result. The cit... more »
These robocall apps are harvesting your data
Does anyone like robocalls? Surely the answer is no. The computerized autodialed calls that deliver a pre-recorded message are annoying and an invasion of privacy. Listen up, because security researchers have discovered that if you use an app to block robocalls, you are setting yourself up to have your privacy invaded even more. Nothing in […] The post These robocall apps are harvesting your data appeared first on Health Nut News.
Kahlil Gibran, "The Prophet - On Houses"
*"The Prophet - On Houses"* "Build of your imaginings a bower in the wilderness ere you build a house within the city walls. For even as you have home-comings in your twilight, so has the wanderer in you, the ever distant and alone. Your house is your larger body. It grows in the sun and sleeps in the stillness of the night; and it is not dreamless. Does not your house dream? and dreaming, leave the city for grove or hill-top? Would that I could gather your houses into my hand, and like a sower scatter them in forest and meadow. Would the valleys were your streets, and the green paths... more »
Coincidences, naturalness, and Epstein's death
The circumstances of Jeffrey Epstein's death seem to be a drastic but wonderful metaphor for naturalness in physics: those who say "there is nothing to see here" in the irregularities plaguing Epstein's jail seem to be similar to those who say "there is nothing to see here" when it comes to fine-tuning or unlikely choices of parameters in particle physics. As far as I can say, a rational person who thinks about these Epstein events proceeds as follows: an invention of rough hypotheses or classes of hypothesesusage of known or almost known facts to adjust the probabilities of each hy... more »
"Those Who Seek to Rule"
*"Those Who Seek to Rule"* by Jeff Thomas "The reader may be familiar with the Russian parable of the frog and the scorpion. A flood occurs and a scorpion finds himself on a small, dry patch of land, but will soon drown when the water rises. He sees a frog and says to him, “Please save me, I cannot swim. If I could get on your back and you swim to the higher ground, I’ll be saved.” The frog says, “But you are a scorpion – you might sting me and I would die.” The scorpion says, “That would be very foolish of me, for if I were to sting you, we would both drown.” The frog nods his he... more »
Argentine Stock Market Slumps 38 Percent on Local Primary Results
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On a day of market jitters following the PASO defeat of the candidate and President Mauricio Macri, the Buenos Aires Stock . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Now Login The post Argentine Stock Market Slumps 38 Percent on Local Primary Results appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Achieves Historical Performance in the Pan American Games
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the 2019 edition of the Pan American Games, held in Lima, Peru, the Brazilian team confirmed the country's best performance ever in the Event. The Brazil Team won 171 medals and secured second place in the overall medal table, with 55 The post Brazil Achieves Historical Performance in the Pan American Games appeared first on The Rio Times.
How the Brazilian Carnaval Band Olodum Became a Massive Social Movement
By Vince de Jong & Marijne Scherjon RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The most significant carnival in the world takes place in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. During a massive street party lasting six days, dozens of bands on big trucks named Carnaval "blocos" ("blocks") parade . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post How the Brazilian Carnaval Band Olodum Became a Massive Social Movement appeared first on The Rio Times.
Head Of U.S. Special Operations Forces Orders Review Of SEAL Culture
U.S. Navy SEALs conduct a military field operation in Florida on July 11, 2018. Staff Sgt. Corban Lundborg / U.S. Air Force *CNN: **Allegations of sexual assault, cocaine use among SEAL teams prompt 'culture' review* Washington (CNN)In the wake of several high-profile scandals, including allegations of sexual assault and cocaine use against Navy SEAL team members, the four-star general in charge of all US special operations has ordered a review of the culture and ethics of the elite units. "Recent incidents have called our culture and ethics into question and threaten the trust pl... more »
Jacques Hogard: British SAS And Americans Were Attacking Serbs
Jacques Hogard was one of the first Western officers who entered the territory of Serbia after the signing of the Kumanovo Agreement in 1999, and there he saw that the information he was given by NATO command does not correspond to the truth. He realized that there was no humanitarian war, but on […]
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, August 13, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below 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, Vinícius Maia, Vinícius Santa Fé, […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, August 13, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE Violent protests are driving Hong Kong down a "path of no return", city's leader warns after pro-democracy rally causes unprecedented shutdown of airport and Beijing sends more ominous signals that the unrest must end https://t.co/XFz3hTcDUh pic.twitter.com/GzUFsy71Dx — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 13, 2019 EXCLUSIVE: FBI raids Jeffrey Epstein's Virgin Island mansion dubbed 'Pedophile Island' https://t.co/LS9HkafLKF — DailyMailTV (@DailyMailTV) August 12, 2019 Evidence grows that Russian's nuclear-powered doomsday missile was what blew up last week: https://t.co/OQqfuZY... more »
Accused Claremont serial killer's wife began affair months before the deaths began
The Claremont serial killings trial judge agrees to suppress the identity of a man who began an affair with Bradley Edwards's first wife — which led to the birth of a child — months before three women were killed.
Armed man arrested after major police operation in Sydney CBD
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An armed man is arrested in central Sydney after being restrained by members of the public. One woman has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Waste chemicals moved to South Australia because of 'significant' storage crisis in Victoria
Hundreds of thousands of litres of illegally-stored chemicals from Victoria are being shipped to South Australia for treatment and disposal, according to SA's Environment Protection Authority.
Bio-artists turn thrush into an artwork and create a rockstar in a petri dish
From a living artwork made of thrush to a rock star in a petri dish, a new mini-documentary series aims to challenge and raise awareness about how biological knowledge and technology is changing.
'Pouch potatoes' keep joey carers on the hop
Helen Semmens has 12 housemates requiring constant attention and feeding at least four times a day. The upside? They are all joeys.
I'm a good man': Neighbour tells court of husband's reaction to wife on fire
A man accused of murdering his wife by setting her alight told witnesses at the scene he had asked her to "help out" more with the house, a Sydney court hears.
What turned two Canadian teens into killers? Their victims' families may never know
One of the biggest manhunts in Canadian history ended with two suicides in dense forest, and Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod's motive for taking three lives may have died with them.
Gun Control Works!
On November 8, 1938 German Socialists confiscated all of the Jews’ guns. TimesMachine: November 9, 1938 – NYTimes.com The Holocaust began the next day. When did the Holocaust begin?
Because Of U.S. Navy Destroyer Delays The Pentagon May Have No Choice But To Buy More Of Its Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers
*David Axe, National Interest: **U.S. Navy Destroyer Delays Could Mean More Copies of Older Ships* Problem? The U.S. Navy might not have any choice but to buy more of its venerable Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. It’s a risky proposition. Delays in designing a new large surface combatant, or LSC, could compel the fleet to develop yet another version of the Burke, which has been in production in a succession of increasingly capable -- and heavy -- variants since the late 1980s. Budgetary pressure and uncertainty about the LSC’s design “are forcing the service to think about what... more »
August 13th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #936
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 August 13th – 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 →
Patriot Humor – Marked Safe
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Green Tech’s Dark Side
By Ronald Stein ~ The hype these days is to stop using those dirty fossil fuel driven cars and trucks and convert everyone to those clean electric vehicles. But wait! Before you jump onto the EV train, those EV’s have a very dark side of environmental atrocities and non-existent transparency of human rights abuses associated […]
Energy And Environmental Newsletter – August 12th 2019
By John Droz, Jr ~ This is the latest Energy Related newsletter from John Droz. Greed Energy Economics: Cost-Effective ‘Renewable’ Energy Is A Fictional Construct There is no conservative momentum for a carbon tax Bill Gates: The hidden costs of unreliable electricity Why should we subsidize tomorrow’s rich in the name of the climate? Wind […]
US Walks Away From Southeast Asia Summit Empty-Handed
*August 13, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - A recent meeting of the 10 member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened in Bangkok, Thailand and attended by representatives from China, Russia and even the United States, provides us with a clear indicator of how power and influence are being shaped across wider Asia and even globally. Headlines like the Associated Press', "Pompeo ends frustrating Bangkok visit," gives a good feel for how, at least for Washington, the meeting went and how the region responded to Washington's "plans" for it. The article would note: *US ... more »
US Walks Away From Southeast Asia Summit Empty-Handed
*August 13, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - A recent meeting of the 10 member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened in Bangkok, Thailand and attended by representatives from China, Russia and even the United States, provides us with a clear indicator of how power and influence are being shaped across wider Asia and even globally. Headlines like the Associated Press', "Pompeo ends frustrating Bangkok visit," gives a good feel for how, at least for Washington, the meeting went and how the region responded to Washington's "plans" for it. The article would note: *US ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Law enforcement officers stand guard after a rally to demand authorities allow opposition candidates to run in the upcoming local election in central Moscow, August 10. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Thousands defy crackdown in Moscow's biggest protest for years *(Reuters).
Quote of the Day
“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
Forget the F-22: This Crazy Looking Plane Could Have Taken Its Place
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* An interesting history. *Northrop built two YF-23A prototypes: the first YF-23 (serial number 87-0800), Prototype Air Vehicle 1 (PAV-1), was rolled out on 22 Jun. 1990 and took its 50-minute maiden flight on Aug. 27 with Alfred “Paul” Metz at the controls while the second YF-23 (serial number 87-0801, PAV-2) made its first flight on Oct. 26, piloted by Jim Sandberg.* During the late 1970s, a new generation of Soviet fighters and Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) prompted the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to find a replacement for the F-15 Eagle air superio... more »
Fire!: Check out the Marines' Amazing New Sniper Rifle
*Jared Keller* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5654773/spmagtf-cr-af-rehearses-embassy-reinforcement-mali] So deadly. *"When shooting the Mk13, the bullet remains stable for much longer," MARCORSYSCOM infantry weapons team leader Maj. Mike Brisker said in a release. "The weapon gives you enough extra initial velocity that it stays supersonic for a much longer distance than the M40A6."* The wait is over: the Marine Corps's brand new sniper is officially ready for action. The Mk13 Mod 7 sniper rifle reached full operational capacity earlier this year ... more »
US Navy To Scrap Touchscreen Controls On Its Destroyers
The US Navy plans to install mechanical throttles in their guided missile destroyers after touchscreen controls were met with overwhelming criticism from the fleet *Daily Mail: **US Navy to revert back to old-fashioned mechanical throttles after touchscreen controls contributed to 2017 crash which killed 10 sailors on USS John S McCain* * A fleet survey revealed overwhelming opposition to the cutting-edge displays * Sailors may not be receiving sufficient training to use the complex interfaces * Throttle control confusion led to the McCain turning into another ship's path * Ph... more »
Mayo Pete: Manufactured Candidate-- But By Who And For What Reason?
I know the value of good a good p.r. and publicity operation. When I moved to San Francisco after my years abroad, the first job I got was in a p.r. firm and I learned about it from the inside. When I started my own indie music label the only way we could compete with the majors was p.r. since it was a relatively inexpensive too. And when I was running first Sire Records and then Reprise Records, p.r. was a major factor in breaking cutting edge artists that radio generally avoided. Few American politicians seem to understand how valuable p.r. and politics are. With just a very few ... more »
Poll: Majority Of Britons Support 'Brexit By Any Means'
A ComRes poll found 54% of the public agree that the Prime Minister (pictured at a Number 10 reception on Monday) 'needs to deliver Brexit by any means *Reuters*:* Majority of Britons support 'Brexit by any means' - poll* LONDON (Reuters) - A majority of Britons believe Prime Minister Boris Johnson must take Britain out of the European Union “by any means”, even if that involves suspending parliament, an opinion poll conducted for the Daily Telegraph said on Monday. Johnson has promised to lead Britain out of the EU on Oct. 31 regardless of whether he manages to secure an exit de... more »
'Unable to look in the mirror': Paedophile teacher sentenced for abusing boy at camp
A retired teacher in his 70s receives a suspended jail sentence for the sexual assault of a boy during a week-long school excursion almost 40 years ago.
'Sorcerer's treasure trove' of lucky charms and fertility amulets found in Pompeii's ruins
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The artefacts include dozens of good luck charms, including miniature penises and a small skull figurine, used to invoke fortune and fertility and for protection against bad luck.
Adani beware: coal is on the road to becoming completely uninsurable
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Links between greenhouse gas and climate change are now undeniable and insurance companies getting nervous and starting to refuse cover for coal mines. Withdrawal of insurance has potential to make coal mining and coal-fired power stations unsustainable, writes John Quiggin.
Boy who stole hearts of ABC Radio Adelaide listeners on the mend
Twelve-year-old Adrian McGee, who spoke on live radio just minutes before undergoing brain surgery, says he feels like a celebrity after being inundated by wellwishers.
Israel Folau to get his day in court in February, as date set for unfair dismissal trial
Israel Folau's multi-million-dollar legal battle against Rugby Australia is set to go to trial in February next year, but his lawyer says an apology would go a long way towards resolving the dispute.
What turned two Canadian teens into killers? Their victims' families may never know
One of the biggest manhunts in Canadian history ended with two suicides in dense forest, and Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod's motive for taking three lives may have died with them.
Drink driver loses new car hours after collecting it as police hand out almost 500 fines
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An Adelaide man has his brand-new car impounded after driving it just 29 kilometres, with police reporting him for drink driving. It comes as police handed out almost 500 fines during a week-long traffic operation.
Journalists treated like criminals who receive 'stolen goods', ABC boss says
The heads of the country's major media organisations give evidence at an inquiry into press freedom — each expressing concerns about the restrictions on journalists to keep those in power accountable.
Cut out 'Wagyu, shiraz and caviar' to afford a home loan, judge rules in Westpac case
The Federal Court dismisses ASIC's responsible lending case against Westpac, saving the bank from a potential multi-billion-dollar penalty and the financial sector from further scrutiny over its home lending standards.
'Why should we leave?': Hong Kong protesters cause airport chaos, thousands trapped in transit
Thousands of passengers, including dozens of Australians, find themselves stranded in transit in the wake of mass protests that culminated in the complete shutdown of all flights from Hong Kong international airport.
How to spot a fake review: You're probably worse at it than you realise
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Ever relied on an online review to make a purchasing decision? How do you know it was actually genuine? Chances are you can't spot the difference.
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*V. **Vetrov* lived in France for five years, beginning in 1965 when posted there as a Line X officer working for the KGB's 'Directorate T', which specialized in obtaining information about advanced science and technology from western countries. While there he befriended Jacques Prévost, an engineer working with Thomson-CSF. At the end of 1980, he contacted Prévost, by then working in Russia, who operated as a liaison to the French DST and offered his services to the West.[4]etrolived in France for five years, beginning in 1965 when posted there as a Line X officer working for ... more »
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The hardest problem in public policy
Scott Alexander is one of my favorite bloggers, combining deep insight with fair-minded analysis. This and this are a couple examples that I really enjoyed. A recent post discussing a policy of universal basic income (UBI) is less convincing: About 40 million Americans live below the poverty line, which is $12,000 for an individual and […] The post The hardest problem in public policy appeared first on Econlib.
Cash In Stock Market Profits, Buy Gold & Silver And Wait It Out | Marc Faber
SilverDoctors Published on Aug 12, 2019 The #StockMarketCrash will end badly for everybody. #MarcFaber says now is the time to cash in your profits, diversify into other assets such as #gold & #silver, and wait it out. Marc Faber returns to Silver Doctors for a hard hitting interview you surely won’t want to miss. Some …
Most Massive Gold Accumulation Since the Great Depression | Wayne Jett
Reluctant Preppers Published on Aug 12, 2019 Wayne Jett, author of “The Fruits of Graft, Great Depressions Then and Now,” and founder of ClassicalCapital.com, returns to Reluctant Preppers to answer your viewer questions! Jett also weighs in on his recent article, “FDR BOUGHT MORE GOLD ANNUALLY Than All Central Banks Combined Now!” http://classicalcapital.com/FDR_Bough… end
Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine is Not History – It’s Still Happening
Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine is Not History – It’s Still Happening by Ben White, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ What’s happening across the West Bank and East Jerusalem is not merely military occupation – Speculation over the White House’s “Middle East peace plan” continues to dominate media coverage of Israel and the Palestinians, the latest example coming with …
IRGC: Israel Persian Gulf Presence Ignites Conflict
Press TV Published on Aug 12, 2019 The navy commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps warns that presence of Israel in the Persian Gulf could ignite a conflict. end
Iran’s Zarif: US Arms Sales Turning Persian Gulf into ‘Tinderbox’
Press TV Published on Aug 12, 2019 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned against an arms race in the Middle East, saying the United States has turned the Persian Gulf region into a “tinderbox ready to blow up” by selling weaponry to certain regional countries. Zarif, who is on an official visit to …
News Media’s ‘Both Sides’ Framing Distorts Events in Israel’s Favor
News Media’s ‘Both Sides’ Framing Distorts Events in Israel’s Favor by Greg Shupak, https://mondoweiss.net/ News media coverage routinely frames Palestine-Israel as a story of two sides deserving more or less equal portions of blame for the absence of peace and of Israelis and Palestinians experiencing comparable pain as a result. I call this approach …
China to Launch Gov’t-Backed Digital Currency
RT America Published on Aug 12, 2019 China’s central bank is reportedly on the verge of launching a national digital currency. Investigative Journalist Ben Swann joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the implications. He argues that at some point every country will have its own digital currency. And that there’s “nothing attractive” about such currencies …
Iran’s Navy Chief Warns Any Israeli Presence in Gulf could ‘Spark War’
Iran’s Navy Chief Warns Any Israeli Presence in Gulf could ‘Spark War’ by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers – The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy, Alireza Tangsiri, warned Sunday that “any illegitimate …
Hong Kong: A City On Edge | Insight | Full Episode
CNA Published on Jul 23, 2019 What really lies at the core of the widespread opposition against Hong Kong’s extradition bill? The extradition bill was intended to allow criminal suspects from Hong Kong to be extradited to other countries, including mainland China, to stand trial. But the introduction of the bill in Parliament has triggered …
Fake It Till You Make It… Or at Least Till Hong Kong Protest Becomes FAKE
RT Published on Aug 12, 2019 Some 10 weeks after protests first began over a since-suspended extradition bill, Hong Kong continues to be a city in turmoil. Running battles between police and protesters are again dominating the news. end
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Releasing Its Own Cryptocurrency – Reports
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Releasing Its Own Cryptocurrency – Reports by https://sputniknews.com/ With Facebook pushing to create its own coin, Libra, the Chinese authorities are also entering the game. After several years of reported research amid the world’s bitcoin craze, China could become one of the first major economies to release its own cryptocurrency. …
Hair-Trigger Nuclear Alert Over Kashmir
Hair-Trigger Nuclear Alert Over Kashmir by Eric Margolis, https://ericmargolis.com/ Two of the world’s most important powers, India and Pakistan, are locked into an extremely dangerous confrontation over the bitterly disputed Himalayan mountain state of Kashmir. Both are nuclear armed. – Kashmir has been a flashpoint since Imperial Britain divided India in 1947. India and Pakistan …
Woman Grabs U.S. Flag from HK Protesters: ‘You People Mess Up Society’
CGTN Published on Aug 10, 2019 Several thousand rioters thronged into Hong Kong International Airport on Friday and disrupted travelers. A woman got attacked by rioters as she tried to take a U.S. flag from them. “You are Chinese. You are Hong Kong residents. You should love that place and mustn’t mess it up,” said …
This Will Be Our Next 10,000% Gain Investment… And It’s Not Crypto
Jackpot: Why Silver is the Money of Gentlemen [VIDEO] by Jeff Berwick, https://dollarvigilante.com/ This may come as surprising to some, but you need to know that our next 10,000% gain investment might not be a cryptocurrency. When it comes to acquiring assets and being prepared for economic collapse, there’s no silver bullet. Any wise investor …
São Paulo Nightlife for Tuesday, August 13, 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: Mooca in Dub (Mooca) – A free-entrance party for dub lovers happens every Tuesday in Mooca. From 10 PM to 4 AM, prepare for a blast of Jamaican music […] The post São Paulo Nightlife for Tuesday, August 13, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former AAG Matt Whitaker – Epstein’s Custodial Suicide is “Fishy”…
Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker appears on Fox News with Lou Dobbs to discuss immigration judges and a unionization ruling. However, when the discussion turned to Jeffrey Epstein, even AAG Whitaker said common sense tells us something about this … Continue reading →
Facebook confirms ‘news tab’ being launched in US as it seeks media partners to license content
Facebook confirmed late last week that it plans to launch a news tab to deliver “trustworthy news” to the social network’s users. The service will begin this fall. The tab would give news high priority on Facebook, along with its core features like the News Feed, Messenger and Watch. The confirmation follows a report in […] The post Facebook confirms ‘news tab’ being launched in US as it seeks media partners to license content appeared first on Health Nut News.
Something Huge Seems to Have Happened Around Area 51 Over the Weekend
By Tyler Durden It looks as though something big was taking place around Area 51 over the weekend, according to “fragmented reports from various sources” compiled... more »
On “Chosen People” and Their Utopia
Most cultures are grounded in the ideas of “chosen people” and “utopia,” but from where do these ideas come from? The ancient philosophers and politicians were the inventors of these ideas. They invented the myth of “chosen people” and “utopia” to motivate their people into dedicating their lives to the cause of achieving certain political and cultural goals. Once people are convinced that they are “god’s chosen ones,” and that they are destined to reach the “heavenly utopia,” then they will make great efforts and face all kinds of risks and hardships for the achievement of any goal.... more »
U.S. - Taliban Talks End Without A Deal
*Al Jazeera: **US-Taliban talks end without deal, both sides to consult* Two sides have been negotiating in Doha for agreement that would see the US withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. The latest round of talks between the Taliban and the United States has ended without any signs of reaching a peace deal for Afghanistan, as both sides said they would consult their leaderships on the next steps. The eighth round of talks, which began in Qatar's capital on August 3 and focused on technical details, ended in the early hours of Monday. Neither side provided details of the outcome o... more »
"May You..."
"May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them. R... more »
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