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"Bubble Bubba Isn’t Doing Fine Anymore"
*"Bubble Bubba Isn’t Doing Fine Anymore"* by Knave Dave "Let’s take a look at how the average consumer is doing. I’ll call this typical consumer “Bubba” because I just read an article that claimed “Bubba’s doing better today than at any time since before the Korean War.” It disgusted me because I found it to be such a disingenuous set of lies wrapped in half-truths, all contrived to pacify the trickle-down peasants as that philosophy continues to short-change the middle class with its fake promise. First of all, who cares about how Bubba was doing before the Korean War? That’s goi... more »
Global Times Journalist Beaten by Hong Kong Protesters Given Hero’s Welcome After Being Discharged from Hospital
The HK protesters have LOST the propaganda war! They have LOST the moral high ground. How can you beat up anyone just because you suspect him of being a spy or undercover cop. Even if he is an undercover cop, it is ILLEGAL to beat him up as he is carrying out his duty. – …
Satellite Pics Show More Than 500 Chinese Military Vehicles in Soccer Stadium Near Hong Kong Border
I do not believe the deployment of Chinese troops into HK is near. China will let the protesters run wild for at least a few more weeks. It is to China’s advantage to show extreme restraint and patience to win the propaganda war. It is to China’s advantage to let Hong Kong collapse: stock market, …
China Prepares Its “Nuclear Option” In Trade War
China Prepares Its “Nuclear Option” In Trade War by Simon Watkins, https://oilprice.com/ As the trade war with the U.S. continues to escalate, China has re-engaged with Iran on three key projects and is weighing the use of what both Washington and Beijing term the ‘nuclear option’, a senior oil and gas industry source who works closely …
US to spend $305 million ramping up military aircraft facilities in Darwin
The United States' armed forces will spend more than a quarter of a billion dollars upgrading their air defence capabilities in Darwin, the Northern Territory's Chief Minister reveals.
Woman 'deeply sorry' for brutal killing that followed meth row
A Hobart woman tells a court she is "determined to never walk the same path again" as she pleads guilty to the manslaughter of a woman whose body was found in a burnt-out public housing unit in 2016.
Jeffrey Epstein & The Full Clinton Body Count Tweeted By Donald Trump
Shaun Attwood – Published on Aug 12, 2019 ~Please spread this around. People need to hear this. HEA
Death Has Nothing To Do With Going Away - The Wisdom Of Rumi
*Jelaluddin Rumi, the 13th century mystic poet, was truly one of the most passionate and profound poets in history. Now, today his presence still remains strong, due in part to how his words seem to drip of the divine, and startle a profound remembrance that links all back to the Soul-Essence. * *Born in what is present day Afghanistan in 1207, he produced his master work the Masnawi which consists of over 60,000 poems before he died in 1273. The best way to fully say in words his impact, is that he has the ability to describe the Indescribable, Ineffable-- God.*
Chamber’s Committee Approves Bill Classifying the Appointment of Relatives to Public Office as Nepotism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chamber of Deputies' Labor, Administration and Public Service Committee approved on Wednesday, August 14th, in a quick vote, a bill by deputy Roberto de Lucena to forbid nepotism in federal public administration. Bill 198/19 was amended by its rapporteur, Deputy Kim Kataguiri, classifying the appointment of an official's relative […] The post Chamber’s Committee Approves Bill Classifying the Appointment of Relatives to Public Office as Nepotism appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lula’s Defense Submits Plea of Suspicion to Supreme Court on Lava Jato Prosecutors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday evening, August 12th, former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's defense petitioned the Federal Supreme Court (STF) for a plea of suspicion against Lava Jato's coordinator, Deltan Dallagnol, and the other task force prosecutors in Curitiba who acted in . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Lula’s Defense Submits Plea of Suspicion to Supreme Court on Lava Jato Prosecutors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio to Host Large Architecture, Interior Design and Landscaping Exhibitions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - CASACOR, one of the largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibitions in the Americas, comes to Praça Mauá in Rio de Janeiro, from August 20th to September 29th, featuring a wide variety of living rooms, lounges and balconies . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Rio to Host Large Architecture, Interior Design and Landscaping Exhibitions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wildlife Population in Forests Halves Since 1970
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deforestation, poaching, disease and climate change. For wildlife living in the world's forests, the last five decades have represented a massacre. According to a report published by the environmental non-governmental organization (NGO) World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the population of The post Wildlife Population in Forests Halves Since 1970 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Find out Everything About Rio de Janeiro’s Foreign Visitors in July
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A partnership of the Rio de Janeiro Tourism Ambassadors Association and the Tourism Consulting Portal carried out a survey with 1000 international tourists who visited the city from July 5th to 25th. The goal was to determine the foreign tourist profile visiting Rio de Janeiro in July. With the support […] The post Find out Everything About Rio de Janeiro’s Foreign Visitors in July appeared first on The Rio Times.
Economic Freedom Provisional Measure to Generate 3.7 Million Jobs in Ten Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Passing the Provisional Measure (PM) of Economic Freedom will generate 3.7 million jobs in ten years. The statement came from Paulo Uebel, the special secretary of Debureaucratization, Management and Digital Government of the Ministry of Economy, who took part in a meeting to discuss the measure with business leaders and […] The post Economic Freedom Provisional Measure to Generate 3.7 Million Jobs in Ten Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Danish Bank Launches World’s First Negative Interest Rate Mortgage
As the global economy steps ever closer to the brink of collapse a Danish Bank has just launched the first-ever negative interest rate mortgage. So for the first time, the bank will pay you for keeping a mortgage with them. Denmarks third-largest bank Jyske Bank is handing out loans to homeowners with a -0.5% interest … The post Danish Bank Launches World’s First Negative Interest Rate Mortgage appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Social media abuse taken into account as surf rage attacker avoids jail
The magistrate who sentenced a man over the assault of a champion surfer says she took into account the public scolding he's received when deciding his punishment.
'If it’s just a thrill kill, it’s crazy': Tourists shocked by shot crocs
Two crocodiles, including a breeding female, are found dead on the banks of a Top End river, dismaying a boatload of tourists and frustrating rangers, who say vigilante killings of the protected species serve only to harm the ecosystem and local tourism businesses.
Autopsy on London teen found in Malaysian jungle points to hunger and 'prolonged stress'
Malaysian authorities say there is no evidence that Nora Anne Quoirin, 15, whose naked body was found by a jungle stream, was sexually assaulted or that she was a victim of kidnapping.
'We're just not prepared': Calls for greater regulation of services like Afterpay and Zip Pay
Services that let you buy now, pay later have rapidly changed how we shop. With complaints on the rise, are consumer and regulators prepared for the fast credit revolution?
'Inclusion is really vital': Smart technology helping to combat isolation in aged care
As the aged care sector works to rebuild trust and transparency, some facilities are turning to smart technologies to help their residents stay connected to the world outside.
Taxpayers paid $46,700 for health executive's renovations after government invoices inflated
Three contract workers plead guilty to offences arising from a corruption inquiry into the WA Health Department, as it is revealed two public servants at the centre of the case are still considered "suspects".
US rapper A$AP Rocky 'disappointed' by Swedish street brawl guilty verdict
The US rapper is disappointed with the verdict but says he will "keep moving forward" after being convicted in Sweden, but spared jail time, over a street brawl in Stockholm.
'Animals get treated better': Greyhound workers get unpaid super
A camera operator who worked at greyhound racetrack in Adelaide's north is claiming a partial victory amid an ongoing underpayment dispute with Greyhound Racing SA.
Nicola Gobbo broke into the chambers of Carl Williams's barrister, royal commission hears
A secret police report reveals gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo broke into the chambers of a fellow barrister and found documents she feared might expose her as an informer.
Sydney stabbing accused 'saw victim and other sex workers before attacks'
Sydney stabbing accused Mert Ney had at least one appointment with his alleged victim Michaela Dunn before the rampage that shut parts of the CBD on Tuesday, a sex worker industry advocate says.
Global recession fears see $60 billion wiped from Australian stock market
Australian shares have wiped out all their gains from the past two months after Wall Street suffered its worst one-day fall this year, triggering a global market sell-off.
Australia’s Pacific Play: Denying Climate Change and Boosting China’s Threat
Australia has always nursed a contradictory, repressive relationship with its Pacific neighbours. Being a satrap of great powers, it has performed the role of gate keeper and monitor of regional instability, a condescending, often paternalistic agent. At stages, it has also entertained more direct colonial interests. For almost seven decades, […]
Militants lose several fighters and equipment in southern Idlib town: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the small town of Kafr Ayn in southern Idlib on Tuesday evening. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army was involved in a fierce battle with the militants at Kafr Ayn; this would result in the loss of several fighters from Hay’at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish forces on the verge of being encircled in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The recent advances by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in northern Hama and southern Idlib has left a large number of militants and several Turkish soldiers on the verge of being encircled in this region. Over the last 48 hours, the Syrian Arab Army has managed to advance to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels capture Syrian pilot after downing jet over Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham shot down a Syrian Air Force jet over the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Wednesday. According to the Syrian military, the air force lost contact with the Su-22 jet that was carrying out a bombing mission over southern Idlib. The Su-22 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
This Supersonic Bomber Could Have Terrorized Russia. But It Never Had the Chance.
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Why? Taken on Sept. 21, 1964, the interesting photo in this post features the North American XB-70 Valkyrie experimental aircraft performing its maiden flight which actually saw the aircraft taking off from Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and landing to Edwards Air Force Base (AFB). The XB-70 was flown by North American test pilot Alvin S. White and Col. Joseph F. Cotton. The futuristic XB-70A Valkyrie was originally conceived in the 1950s as a high-altitude, nuclear strike bomber that could fly at Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound) – any pote... more »
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Are Some of the Toughest Fighters in the World
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Trouble. *The IRGC was founded in the aftermath of the 1979 Iranian revolution.* No other branch of the Iranian military can claim the notoriety that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has earned for itself over the last several decades. Earlier this year, the White House took the unprecedented step of *designating the IRGC* as an organization that “actively participates in, finances, and promotes terrorism as a tool of statecraft.” It was an IRGC fast attack craft that *almost sparked* open military conflict be... more »
Carrier Superpower?: How Many Aircraft Carriers Does China Really Want?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/CHINA-DEFENCE-CARRIER-RC1A74894C40.html] At least six. *Furthermore, the Chinese navy is reportedly already laying plans for Type 002’s successor: the nuclear-powered Type 003. * China is forging ahead with the construction of its third aircraft carrier in under a decade, highlighting the scale of Beijing’s maritime ambitions. A *series of satellite* images from the Jiangnan shipyard, recently published by a China-focused think tank, shed light on the ongoing construction of China’s Type 002 carrier.... more »
Excellent: The Air Force Now Has All the C-5M Super Galaxy Transports It Wants
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5498966/c-5m-super-galaxy-taxis-dover-afb] The best strategic airlift on the planet. *Lockheed Martin began RERP development work in 2001. * On Aug. 2, 2018 at the company’s Marietta, Georgia, facility, Lockheed Martin delivered the 52nd C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport modernized under the U.S. Air Force’s Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP). According to a Lockheed Martin news release, the delivery completes the RERP upgrade, which extends the service life of the C-5 fleet out un... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Good satire has more than a ring of truth to it. So, if William Barr's "Justice" Department really did release a picture of the incompetent and buffoonish Sgt. "I Know Nothing!" Schultz and claim that he was Jeffrey Epstein's guard, would it differ at all from our expectations? If ever there was a time when Barr, Trump's Attorney General/Personal Consigliere, could use some credibility, it's now that Jeffrey Epstein is wandering on his way down to Hell. It remains to be seen that if Hell will even admit Epstein but meanwhile we are stuck with the sick farce that is Jeff... more »
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From Jenna Orkin More than half of world’s forest wildlife lost in 40 years, study finds Newark hands out bottled water after its filter program fails to fix lead problemWhen The U.S. Government Tried To Replace Migrant Farmworkers With High SchoolersEpstein's Death Announced on 4Chan 38 Minutes Before Mainstream News Where The Heck Is Ghislaine Maxwell?It's raining multicolored plastic in the Rocky Mountains, according to scientists India is controlling people in Kashmir with an elaborate maze of razor wire that changes configuration several times a day Video: Hong Kong protesters ... more »
Inflation Data Shows Tariffs Are Not a Tax on Consumers but on Foreign & US Corporations
Yves here. It has been reported in venues like the Financial Times that importers who would face increased costs from tariffs on China were taking steps so as not to increase prices to customers, which includes making their suppliers give better prices and eating some costs too. With profit share at a record high level […]
A fun German perspective on Pilsen
Peter F. sent me a wonderful 15-minute-long video with commentaries by a German who, along with his wife, visited and liked my hometown of Pilsen, Czechia (170,000 inhabitants, Western Bohemia, 4th largest city in Czechia and 2nd in Bohemia): His channel name is "Red Pill Germany" so I suppose he is rather right-wing or perhaps close to AfD. OK, the video shows some ordinary sequences from the city center where I also know every meter, as you can guess: I am a Pilsen patriot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The guy notices that the buildings – at least in the city ... more »
‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Stars Charged with Federal Tax Evasion
A federal grand jury in Atlanta indicted reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley on charges including tax evasion, alleging among other things that they tried to hide their income from “Chrisley Knows Best” from the IRS.
Coca-Cola seeks revision of fortification guideline
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. In February 2019, I wrote about the introduction of nutritionally fortified artificial sweeteners. Merisant launched a new zero calorie sweetener called Sugarly Sweet exclusively on Amazon in late January 2019, and has also created a brand-new line of artificial sweeteners fortified with vitamins and minerals.1 The fortified sweeteners are […] The post Coca-Cola seeks revision of fortification guideline appeared first on Health Nut News.
Happy Birthday "Running!"
"Running 'Cause I Can't Fly" is 11 years old today, incredibly. And we've done this, together: Posts Since 8/14/2008: 54,862 Visitors: 2,942,598 Total Pageviews 7,890,491 Thank you all for stopping by! WE done good, kid... - CP
Adulterated alcohol kills two more in Costa Rica for 25 dead to date
Visitors and residents of Costa Rica should not let their guard down regarding adulterated alcohol. Two more deaths from methanol poisoning were reported this week by the Costa Rican Ministry of Health. The two latest deaths occurred in Santa Bárbara de Heredia and Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. The death total is now 25. At least... Continue Reading
Five ill in English E. coli O157 outbreak; source not identified
Five people were part of a national E. coli O157 outbreak in England earlier this year. Of five laboratory confirmed infections from Shiga toxin producing E. coli O157 phage type 2, two people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure associated with E. coli infection, which led to hospitalization. No food was... Continue Reading
Company recalls salmon caviar for botulism risk; distribution unclear
Kananaskistrade brand is recalling Grained Salmon Caviar from the marketplace, urging consumers to not eat the product because of concerns of botulism poisoning. “This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results,” according to the recall notice posted by the agency Aug. 14. The recall said the CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from... Continue Reading
Mixed results for UK Campylobacter rates in chicken
Campylobacter contamination in chickens in the United Kingdom has decreased but it remains high in smaller retailers, independent shops and butchers, according to a Food Standards Agency report. The proportion of fresh whole chicken at retail contaminated with the highest level of Campylobacter spp. has decreased from 2014 but for birds from smaller shops no... Continue Reading
Musical Interlude: Cesar Benito, "Memories", “Tema de Sira”
Cesar Benito, “Tema de Sira” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rC1I5u4ZwU "Memories, important yesterdays, were once todays. Treasure and notice today." - Gloria Gaither
Dr. Seuss, "The Waiting Place"
*"The Waiting Place"* "The Waiting place …for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or the waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting. Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil, or a Better Break or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants or a wig with curls, or Another Chance. Everyone is just waiting... more »
"Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking - Isochronic Tones"
*"Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking - * *Isochronic Tones"* This session stimulates Beta, SMR and Alpha to train your brain for better cognition, such as clearer and faster thinking. by Jason Lewis, "Mind Amend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNuoGeD9Qeo
"Food Discoveries for Brain Fitness"
*"Food Discoveries for Brain Fitness"* by Trevorponder "Eating a nutrient-dense breakfast has long been touted as a way to boost the brain’s memory and creativity. Now, Agricultural Research Service studies are showing that eating a healthful diet over a lifetime can improve the condition of the brain as people reach their twilight years. “Dementia” is a general term for a loss of memory and other mental abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, there ar... more »
“‘Neymar’s Word is Worth More”, Says His Accuser Najila Trindade
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Model Najila Trindade has commented on the motion to dismiss the inquiry investigating her alleged rape by Neymar. "I . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post “‘Neymar’s Word is Worth More”, Says His Accuser Najila Trindade appeared first on The Rio Times.
Data Show an Increase in Beef, Pork, and Chicken Slaughter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This second quarter's result for livestock shows that cattle slaughter in Brazil increased by 4.1 percent, pig by 5.1 percent and The post Data Show an Increase in Beef, Pork, and Chicken Slaughter appeared first on The Rio Times.
Facebook has Accessed Messenger Users’ Chats Through Outsourced Staff
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Facebook has paid hundreds of outsourced workers to transcribe audio chat clips from Messenger users, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the staff became suspicious when the origin of the records was not clarified. The outsourced staff would retranscribe the conversations in order to understand whether the artificial intelligence tool […] The post Facebook has Accessed Messenger Users’ Chats Through Outsourced Staff appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
China describes Hong Kong protests as 'near terrorism' https://t.co/sGnwkb5zmh — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 14, 2019 AFPTV EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: @AFP has captured images of thousands of Chinese military personnel parading at a sports stadium across the border from Hong Kong pic.twitter.com/0xlNUZqZdq — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 15, 2019 BREAKING: Man accused of shooting 6 police officers during hours-long standoff in Philadelphia taken into custody https://t.co/Yiqpf0dd8R — NBC News (@NBCNews) August 15, 2019 BREAKING: U.S. 30 year Treasury yield falls below 2% for th... more »
Don't post about your trip home: Lessons learned from 'shocking' privacy breach
Public Transport Victoria breached privacy laws in 2018 by publicly releasing "de-identified" data, which researchers were able to use to identify a Victorian MP by linking travel data to some of his tweets.
Former 'most wanted' criminal jailed for rape, stabbing during crime spree
A man who was once one of Australia's most wanted men is jailed for 11 years for a three-day crime spree in which he kidnapped and raped a woman, and stabbed a shooting victim.
CCC commissioner John McKechnie threatens to quit over probe into ex-MPs
The head of Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission threatens to resign amid controversy over a parliamentary committee's findings into a misconduct investigation into three former state MPs.
'Disgusting': Kyrgios swears and spits at umpire as actual tennis takes a back seat
Nick Kyrgios hurls abuse and appears to spit at a chair umpire after faking a bathroom break to smash some racquets in a hallway, in his latest — and perhaps biggest — on-court explosion.
Extinction Rebellion protesters halt WA Parliament, demanding climate action
Climate change protesters halt proceedings in the Legislative Assembly by chanting and throwing materials from the public gallery, as more than 200 rally outside Parliament.
Convicted graffiti vandal charged after allegedly assaulting reporters as he left court
An Adelaide chef who was spared jail after graffitiing nearly two dozen businesses in the Adelaide CBD is charged with assault after allegedly pushing and spitting at reporters as he left court.
'I am grieved': Charges laid over threatening calls to MPs who voted against abortion bill
Two men are charged with making threatening phone calls to conservative Liberal MPs Tanya Davies and Anthony Roberts who voted against NSW's historic abortion bill, as an upper house inquiry into the legislation continues.
Novy Chardon disappeared the day her lawyer served her husband divorce papers, court told
Gold Coast man John William Chardon, accused of killing his wife Novy, allegedly told her friend she had "packed her luggage and left", before propositioning her about whether she would be interested in an affair, a trial has heard.
Comment on Catastrophic Uniformitarianism, An Oxymoron.
I’ve finished watching the video in the previous post and as a first pass conclusion it’s seems to be another millennial prophesy of doom and gloom, but based on a more scientific analysis of observations. The problem with this scenario … Continue reading →
Dr. Seuss, "The Waiting Place"
*"The Waiting Place"* "The Waiting place …for people just waiting. Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or the waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting. Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite or waiting around for Friday night or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake or a pot to boil, or a Better Break or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants or a wig with curls, or Another Chance. Everyone is just waiting... more »
US Meddling Continues in Cambodia, But With Setbacks
*August 15, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Two Cambodian employees of US government-funded "Radio Free Asia" (RFA) face espionage charges for continuing to work for the foreign information operation even after the Cambodian government ordered it closed. Qatari state media, Al Jazeera, in their article, "Espionage trial of two former RFA journalists starts in Cambodia," would report: *Former Radio Free Asia (RFA) reporters Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin were arrested in November 2017 after a late-night police raid on an apartment rented by the former. They were accused of supplying a ... more »
Quote of the Day
“You’re not to be so blind with patriotism that you can’t face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.” ― Malcolm X, By Any Means Necessary
US Meddling Continues in Cambodia, But With Setbacks
*August 15, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Two Cambodian employees of US government-funded "Radio Free Asia" (RFA) face espionage charges for continuing to work for the foreign information operation even after the Cambodian government ordered it closed. Qatari state media, Al Jazeera, in their article, "Espionage trial of two former RFA journalists starts in Cambodia," would report: *Former Radio Free Asia (RFA) reporters Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin were arrested in November 2017 after a late-night police raid on an apartment rented by the former. They were accused of supplying a ... more »
An Eye Witness Account On the Sinking Of The U.S. Aircraft CArrier Yorkton During World War II
*National Interest*:* See This Picture? This Aircraft Carrier Was Sunk (A Member of the Crew Told Us How)* *A real tragedy. * I still couldn’t get over it myself. I mean, Siwash was senior to most of the other quartermasters—probably the smartest, too—but he was not an officer. He was an enlisted man—a petty officer, second class––the same as me. I saw nothing unusual when the first fighter plane came in. The airdales [sailors on an aircraft carrier whose job involves working with aircraft] towed it forward; the pilot was still in the cockpit when the next plane approached the st... more »
Picture Of The Day
©Sputnik / Maksim Blinov *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Kings of the sky: Pilots and gunners compete to find out whose skills are most awesome (PHOTOS)* (RT).
China And The U.S. Are Having Trouble With Their New Aircraft Carriers
U.S. Navy *Stephen Green, PJ Media:* *Choppy Seas in the U.S./China Naval Arms Race* *It's been a tough couple of weeks for proponents of naval power, as America's and China's two newest aircraft carriers revealed ongoing teething problems.* The U.S. Navy's first-in-class USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) nuclear-powered supercarrier is the revolutionary successor to the current 10-ship Nimitz-class warships. First laid down in 2008 and commissioned in 2017, the Ford is expected to enter combat service... someday. The Navy hopes to take delivery in October of this year, but delays keep ... more »
"All You Need To Know About Cognition"
*"All You Need To Know About Cognition"* by Maisie Bygraves “Psychology is the science of mental life, both of its phenomena and their conditions. The phenomena are such things as we call feelings, desires, cognitions, reasonings, decisions, and the like.” - William James, Philosopher *Simply put:* Cognition = Our Thoughts *Scientifically put: *“Cognition refers to the mental process by which external or internal input is transformed, reduced, elaborated, stored, recovered and used. As such, it involves a variety of functions such as perception, attention, memory coding, retentio... more »
"That's Why I Tell Everyone..."
"Life is painful and messed up. It gets complicated at the worst of times, and sometimes you have no idea where to go or what to do. Lots of times people just let themselves get lost, dropping into a wide open, huge abyss. But that's why we have to keep trying. We have to push through all that hurts us, work past all our memories that are haunting us. Sometimes the things that hurt us are the things that make us strongest. A life without experience, in my opinion, is no life at all. And that's why I tell everyone that, even when it hurts, never stop yourself from living." - Alysha S... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 14th 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 […]
New York Times Demotes Deputy DC Editor For Upsetting Radical ‘Justice Democrats’
By Tim Graham ~ Last week, The New York Times bowed and scraped before the Left when their readers erupted in outrage over the bland, objective headline “Trump Urges Unity Vs. Racism.” This week, the Times demoted deputy Washington editor Jonathan Weisman after he upset the Left with several tweets about the hardcore “Justice Democrats” […]
Indoctrinating and Radicalizing Mass Murderers
Leftist political “gun control” theatrics versus the root causes of sociopathic violence in America… ~ Mark Alexander ~ “The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power […]
Modern Transportation: A Miracle Under Attack
By Steve Goreham ~ Modern transportation is amazing. Each day, millions of people fly, drive, or are transported across our world for business, pleasure or to see distant family members. These trips, which are powered by petroleum-based fuels, were all but impossible a century ago. But today, many of our leaders call for elimination of […]
What Hong Kong Unrest Tells Us About China’s Plans For The Rest Of The World
By James Carafano ~ The outside world can do little to assure the future of freedom in Hong Kong beyond making the case that preserving the principles of liberty are at stake. Nevertheless, the plight of that territory’s more than 7 million souls can teach us an important lesson about what China has in mind […]
August 15th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #938
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 August 15th – 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 →
Canadian Ethics Commission Concludes Justin Trudeau Violated Oath of Office, Broke Law, Used Position To Influence Attorney General…
The Canadian Office of Ethics completed their investigation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and whether he inappropriately used his office to influence and pressure the Canadian Attorney General to drop criminal charges against a political ally and donor, SNC-Lavalin. … Continue reading →
Brace Yourself: America's Mighty B-21 Stealth Bomber Is Coming
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5365491/brig-gen-john-j-nichols-fini-flight-whiteman-afb-commander] It is only two years away. *Wilson stressed that the service needs “at least 100” B-21s.* The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber could fly as early as December 2021, Air Force vice chief of staff Gen. Stephen Wilson said at an event in Washington, D.C. on July 24, 2019. *Air Force* magazine broke the news. Wilson told the audience he in recent weeks visited Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Melbourne, Florida, where he was “looking a... more »
Where Is Chinese President Xi?
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their bilateral meeting during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *Christian Whiton, FOX News:* *China’s Xi looks increasingly dazed and confused – Could Hong Kong win this showdown?* It wasn’t supposed to be like this. When Xi Jinping effectively crowned himself emperor at the 19th Chinese Communist Party Congress in 2017, consolidating his power by ending a practice of term limits, China was supposed to be ready for its next stage of his meteoric rise. In ... more »
Revealed: How China is Quietly Ending Hong Kong Protests
RT America Published on Aug 14, 2019 China has begun a soft crackdown on Hong Kong’s ongoing protests by pushing for boycotts on businesses which encourage them. This market-driven approach emphasizes attrition over confrontation and seeks to ensure that protesting Beijing and its sovereignty in Hong Kong comes at a price. Meanwhile, US national security …
‘I’m So Heartbroken!’ Hong Kong Citizens Denounce Violence 我很痛心！香港市民強烈譴責暴力亂港行徑
CGTN Published on Aug 12, 2019 “I’m so heartbroken!” Hong Kong citizens denounce violence by radical protesters. end
Israel Projects Aim to Export the Gaza Problem to Egypt’s Sinai — Forced Relocation via War!
[image: https://www.yenisafak.com/en/columns/hayrettinkaraman/the-jews-were-not-exiled-to-madagascar-however-the-palestinians-may-be-driven-to-2047013]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180731-egypt-has-started-to-receive-its-price-for-the-sale-of-palestine/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180213-sinai-is-being-cleared-for-the-deal-of-the-century/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180208-ex-egypt-envoy-evacuation-of-sinai-serves-deal-of-the-century/]Click on image f... more »
CRISIS HEATS UP: Record Low Yield Curves and the Bond Crisis Black Hole
ITM Trading Streamed live 5 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/crisi… Also check out EMERGENCY PATTERN SHIFT: Yield Curve Just Inverted, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UPSs… It’s now becoming blatantly obvious that 3 major crash indicators, I’ve been talking about since earlier this year; are heating up the Economic Crisis which has already started. Everyone wants to …
Prelude to THE BIG ONE | Gregory Mannarino
Reluctant Preppers The US president says all is well and we’ve got the strongest economy ever… ..Why then is Trump calling for an immediate and drastic stimulus rate cut? ..Why then is the Fed is planning to put in place an unprecedented rule to shore up the biggest banks, which they’ve been saving until economic …
Civil Disobedience in Hong Kong or US Color Revolution Attempt?
Civil Disobedience in Hong Kong or US Color Revolution Attempt? by Stephen Lendman, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ As the saying goes, if it walks, talks, and quacks like a duck, chances are it is one. What’s been going on for months in Hong Kong has all the earmarks of a US orchestrated color revolution, aimed at destabilizing China …
Hong Kong Phooey! Would You Like Any Hypocrisy with That?
Hong Kong Phooey! Would You Like Any Hypocrisy with That? by https://www.rt.com/ Where to start? For nearly 40 weeks hundreds of thousands of French people have been on the streets in anti-government demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s rule. – Some have lost eyes and hands in the police response. The public has begun to view …
Michael Pento: Global Disabling Debt Will Cause Hyperinflation — Confidence in Central Banks Obliterated
Michael Pento: Global Disabling Debt Will Cause Hyperinflation — Confidence in Central Banks Obliterated by Greg Hunter’sUSAWatchdog.com Economist and money manager Michael Pento has long warned global central banks would lose control and the ability to keep the financial system propped up. The waiting is over. Pento explains, “The central bank charade is over. Remember …
Final Flaw Becomes Clear: US Consumers Are “Tapped Out”…….
ITM Trading Streamed live 3 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/final… Also check out Both China and the US are counting on consumption to create the inflation central bankers so desperately crave. But inflation adjusted real wages are actually down 9.8% since 2006, the last time the 10 YR and 2 YR yield …
Reagan Advisor: CIA Behind Hong Kong Protests (Full Show)
RT America Published on Aug 13, 2019 Rick Sanchez reports on the ongoing protests in Hong Kong and the US’s purported role fanning the flames of unrest. Then RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports on site from the chaos of Hong Kong’s international airport. We discuss the $30 billion merger of CBS and Viacom …
Mossad Epstein Connection — Israeli Intelligence Asset
Steve Pieczenik Published on Jul 13, 2019 Thank God for the decent people that risked their lives’ to expose this sickness, this sin. I’ve been awake for days and here it goes… end
Where is Jeffrey Epstein: Hell or Tel Aviv?
TruNews Streamed live on Aug 13, 2019 Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the fate of the world’s most notorious convicted pedophile and the glaring inconsistencies surrounding his alleged death. We also detail the unrest of the century unraveling in Hong Kong, as the city faces a potentially irreversible future toward ruin and military occupation. Rick …
Why the Federal Reserve Will Have to Restart QE Sooner Than Later
WallStForMainSt Streamed live on Aug 13, 2019 Why will the Federal Reserve Bank of the US have to restart QE sooner than later? The answer is runaway budget deficits and also interest payments on the US national debt (plus running a large and massively growing welfare and warfare state) are taking up a larger and …
President Trump Warns China To 'Work Humanely With Hong Kong' If It Wants A Trade Deal
*Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump FINALLY warns China to 'work humanely with Hong Kong' if its wants a trade deal and proposes another meeting with Xi Jinping - after mounting calls to speak out against crackdown on pro-democracy protesters* * Trump encouraged all parties to be 'calm and safe' in the tweet and told reporters in brief remarks on a New Jersey tarmac on Tuesday that he hopes it 'works out for everybody' and nobody dies in Hong Kong * He came under criticism on Wednesday from his political opponents, after the vacationing president declined to join other U.S. ... more »
Six Philadelphia Police Officers Wounded By A Lone Gunman. Situation Still Ongoing
*Daily Mail:* *Two cops held hostage by an active shooter inside a Philadelphia home escape after the gunman shot SIX officers during a drugs raid and he remains holed up in the property brandishing an AK-47* * SWAT members have rescued two officers who were held hostage inside a Philadelphia home by a gunman * The cops became trapped in the home during a drugs raid when the suspect started firing around 4.30pm * Gunman opened fire with what officers believes was an AK-47, prompting the ongoing standoff at the home * At least six cops have been injured in the active shooter situ... more »
Raise You Hand If You Think Trump Worried About The Climate Crisis And Aquifers When He Gave The OK For The Keystone XL Pipeline
*The Ogallala Aquifer is crucial to Nebraska and to the whole country* Jane Kleeb is the chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and is also a Bold Nebraska activist. Her letter urging all the Democratic Party presidential candidates to take the NoKXL Pledge yesterday was on behalf of Bold Nebraska. This is the pledge: *•* If elected, I pledge to take executive action on Day One to stop any construction on the Keystone XL pipeline-- no matter what-- and revoke the existing presidential permits issued unilaterally by President Trump for the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, se... more »
Wilbur Ross Discusses U.S. Economy, China Trade, Tariffs and Hong Kong….
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appears (in studio) on CNBC to discuss the current state of the U.S. economy, the ongoing issues with communist China, the ‘next step’ trade tariffs and the situation in Hong Kong.
New York Magazine: Jeffrey Epstein’s Bodyguard on His Former Boss’s Lifestyle, Cruelty, Suicide
Igor Zinoviev was Jeffrey Epstein‘s bodyguard. The ex-UFC fighter lived with the disgraced financier at his Palm Beach mansion for five or six years, and frequently picked him up at the Palm Beach jail and escorted him between his office and various appointments. Zinoviev also trained Epstein in a workout regimen that included some light […] The post New York Magazine: Jeffrey Epstein’s Bodyguard on His Former Boss’s Lifestyle, Cruelty, Suicide appeared first on Health Nut News.
Will The U.S. And Russia End The START Treaty Limiting Strategic Nuclear Weapons?
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman, left, as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands behind prior to their talks in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Russia, May 14, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo *Reuters: **Future of last nuclear pact between Russia and U.S. uncertain: U.S. envoy* MOSCOW (Reuters) - The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States is outdated and flawed, the U.S. ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday, saying it could be scrapped altogether when it expire... more »
Fremantle Port expansion plan killed off as report backs new shipping harbour in Kwinana
Difficulties with road and rail access and high capital costs effectively rule out the construction of an outer harbour at Fremantle, as a taskforce opts for a new port at Kwinana as the solution to Perth's freight problems.
Traders say 'bonds never lie', and right now they're screaming recession
There's an old saying: "Bonds never lie". Right now the US bond market is staring investors straight in the eye and saying, "there's a recession on the way".
Defence staff going home early as IT failures hit secure internal network
Frustration is growing within the Defence workforce, with staff going home early as 'crippling' computer outages continue to hamper a highly secure internal network.
Tourists are flocking to this coastal hotspot, but the sewers 'clog up'
A new revamp of a boutique eco-resort is just the latest in a slew of projects in the development pipeline for the region surrounding Tasmania's Freycinet National Park, home to Wineglass Bay — but locals fear the area is already buckling under the weight of the tourism boom.
Renewed call for major NSW inland highway to be named after Wiradjuri nation
The death of one of the fiercest advocates for changing the name of the Mid Western Highway to Wiradjuri Way prompts renewed calls for change.
'This didn't dry up overnight': Drought-stricken towns need written request for government help
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visits drought-ravaged Granite Belt, where dam levels are so low water could run out by December. She vows she will not allow that to happen but needs a written request for help from council.
Family of teen killed at church working bee welcomes guilty verdict
The family of a teenage boy killed at a volunteer fundraising event hopes a guilty verdict against the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist church will prevent further deaths and prompt the organisation to "care about the people not just the money".
Woman's fatal burns not likely to be self-inflicted, court hears
Parwinder Kaur, who was allegedly murdered by her husband Kulwinder Singh, likely had flammable liquid thrown onto her rather than pouring it over herself, a burns expert tells a Sydney court. Kulwinder Singh has pleaded not guilty.
Pacific leaders seek climate change compromise with Australia
Tuvalu's Prime Minister is paving the way for a compromise on climate change, to ensure Australia agrees to a consensus position by the region's leading Pacific Islands Forum.
'Legal but not ethical': Facebook found to have listened to private Messenger audio clips
Facebook says it paid contractors to transcribe audio clips from users of its Messenger service, which has raised more privacy concerns for a company that has question marks over its users' privacy protections.
After raping and killing Eurydice Dixon, Jaymes Todd returned to the scene of the crime
In a tearful victim impact statement, the sister of Eurydice Dixon tells a Melbourne court the murder of the aspiring comedian has "shattered" their family.
Wattle seed whiskey made with age-old techniques to create a modern flavour
In the Adelaide Hills, the age-old craft of whiskey-making joins with some of Australia's ancient bush foods to create a thoroughly modern drop.
Unemployment rate steady as economy surprises with 40,000 extra jobs
Australia's unemployment rate is holding at 5.2 per cent, as a surprise job creation bounce offsets an increase in the number of people looking for work.
“There’s something in the water”
It was a Saturday morning and Ellen Page was giving up some of what could have been a bit of down time to do a telephone interview about her forthcoming film on environmental racism in Nova Scotia, which will have its world debut this September at the Toronto International Film Festival. I was hammering her […]
a destiny far spent
502. * But* no one is concerned with the moral level of those who sit in judgment on the destinies of whole nations. No one will reflect that nothing clean comes out of dirt. -Morya: *Brotherhood 1937 * *.............................................................................................................................* *Fiery* destiny, unveil thyself and show the higher way of God! -Saint Germain, 1970 ......................................................... * Come* now, O legions of violet flame ange...more »
Epstein Madam Ghislaine Maxwell Found Hiding With CFR Fellow
[image: epstein-madam-ghislaine-maxwell-found-hiding-cfr-fellow] After a notable absence, Maxwell has been found in New England. Her latest partner's CFR history raise further questions about Epstein's globalist ties.
Facial recognition legislation now under review
The Australian government is pushing ahead with plans to develop a national facial recognition database, with long-overdue reviews into ‘identity security’ laws now underway in parliament. The Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is currently discussing three new controversial pieces of legislation, after state governments unanimously agreed to develop the biometric identification system in 2017.
Manufacturing Normality
If people could see the world with fresh eyes, as though they were viewing it for the very first time, they would suddenly find themselves smashed between two equally strong yet wildly different experiences. On the one hand, they would experience breathless awe at the […]
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