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Hospital Reduces Children’s Exposure to WiFi Radiation Because They Are More Vulnerable to It
By B.N. Frank Exposure to cell phone and wireless WiFi radiation can cause a multitude of symptoms and illnesses. This is referred to as Microwave... more »
TRIBAL DECLINE: What should kids be taught in school?
*TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019Our tribe gets out over its skis: * What should American public school kids learn about American history? There is no perfect answer. When we were kids, the K-6 American history curriculum began and ended with this: *"In fourteen hundred and ninety-two,Columbus sailed the ocean blue."* We had to memorize that. And let's face it—we turned out fine! In theory, it would be better if kids were given access to a wider view of the world. That said, the progressive wing of our liberal tribe may have a slight instinct for overreach, a matter which seems to have c... more »
The Persistence of Poverty: The Spinoffs (Part 8)
If Karelis is wrong, why have I written so much about his work? Because his arguments are so much better than his conclusion. Charles Karelis hasn’t explained poverty, but he has still enriched our understanding. He’s hardly the first person to emphasize the connection between behavior and persistent poverty, but he makes this point more […] The post The Persistence of Poverty: The Spinoffs (Part 8) appeared first on Econlib.
Russia and Turkey collide in battle for Idlib (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 283 The post Russia and Turkey collide in battle for Idlib (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Epstein Created $577 Million Trust Days Before His Death
Epstein bought off other inmates by depositing money in their commissary accounts, according to the report. The post Epstein Created $577 Million Trust Days Before His Death appeared first on The Duran.
US Warns Greece: Any Help To Iranian Tanker Could Be “Material Support To Terrorism”
The Iranian tanker has since been renamed the Adrian Darya and flys the Iranian flag. Tehran officials are still refusing to confirm its ultimate destination where it will offload its 2.1 million barrels of oil. The post US Warns Greece: Any Help To Iranian Tanker Could Be “Material Support To Terrorism” appeared first on The Duran.
The autistic football fan who has visited 92 football league clubs in 12 years
[image: The autistic football fan who has visited 92 football league clubs in 12 years] Alex Manners visited every football league stadium in England, and helped many improve the matchday experience for fans with autism Read full article →
Law Enforcement To Flag and Spy On Future Criminals
By MassPrivateI America’s fear of mass shootings is about to take a truly bizarre turn. That’s because our law enforcement will soon be used as... more »
Top Commander Says U.S. Navy Ready For Venezuela Mission
US Admiral of the Southern Command Craig Faller speaks during a press conference. (File photo: AFP) *AFP:* *US Navy ‘ready’ for Venezuela mission, says a top commander* The US Navy is ready to “do what needs to be done” on Venezuela, a top commander said on Monday, as America ramps up pressure on the crisis-wracked country. US Southern Command chief Admiral Craig Faller made the remarks in Rio de Janeiro as the United States kicked off its annual UNITAS maritime exercise involving nine Latin American countries as well as the UK, Portugal and Japan. “I won’t speak to details of w... more »
Another Reason To End Fluoridation: Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy Lowers IQ Of Children
By Aaron Kesel An influential medical research Journal the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a very interesting study that links fluoride consumption during pregnancy to... more »
Argentina: Followed by a Luminous Object in Esquina
*Source: El Litoral (Argentina) and PLANETA UFODate: August 20, 2019An article by Francisco Villagrán for El Litoral* *Argentina: Followed by a Luminous Object in Esquina* A number of incredible cases involving UFO manifestations, sightings and landings took place during the 1980-1990 time period. Some left ground marks and even an abduction was reported. Out of all of these, we present the surprising case from our files that involves a car chased by a luminous object outside the town of Esquina. The city of Esquina in the province of Corrientes is located in the southern end ... more »
The province spent $4 million to replace the Halfway River aboiteau, and just months later it is already failing
News 1. Halfway River aboiteau In 2017, the Halfway River aboiteau collapsed. The aboiteau was essentially a dike or dam that at low tide allowed water to flow out to the Bay of Fundy but restricted the flow of water back into the river at high tide. It was an ancient construction — I haven’t been […]
‘The Next Flint,’ and America’s Problem with Lead in Its Water
What city will be next to admit it has a lead problem? Why yours might be closer than you think.
Avogadro Number and Philosophy
Galaxy M81There are two ways by which we can approach philosophy: the big picture approach and the deep insight approach. The big picture approach takes a holistic view of philosophy—it seeks to draw broad inferences on man’s nature and his place in the universe. The deep insight approach entails a dive into the philosophical treatises to conduct an examination of the philosophical arguments. To develop a philosophical view of the world it is necessary to have a mixture of both the approaches—a holistic view of philosophy should go hand in hand with the knowledge of the arguments o... more »
The Optimism of LaRouche’s Four Laws and Trump’s Moon-Mars Mission
[image: Meredith Vieira closes out the program by reading Walter Cronkite's speech during the "National Symphony Orchestra Pops, Apollo 11: A 50th Anniversary, One Small Step, One Giant Leap." July 20, 2019 (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20190820-optimism-larouche-4-laws.pdf One of the nation’s dominant news sources was provoked to examine the identity between the ideology of the “climate emergency” greenies who claim human beings are destroying the Earth, and the mass shooters who believe that “emergency” calls on them to kill those human beings. The Washington Po... more »
Turkey Gives Up On The Idea Of A Caliphate For The Second Time
In Islam, the role of Imam does not fall to a theologian, but like Christianity in Roman times, to the most powerful head of State. The function of Caliphe has therefore become a political rather than a spiritual gamble. President Erdogan realised that using the idea of Caliphate in reclaiming Ottoman splendour for Turkey he risked hurling his country into a state of barbarism.
WTF? Jeffrey Epstein Signed Will Days Before He Was Found Hung In Prison; Youngest Victims 12 Years Old
By Aaron Kesel Jeffrey Epstein the disgraced financial sex trafficker is alleged to have signed his will in the two-day period leading up to his... more »
Man Killed by Sniper in Rio After Hijacking Bus on Rio-Niteroi Bridge
[image: Brazil,Hijacker outside bus just before getting killed by sniper in Rio] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After three hours of a standoff on the bridge that connects the city of Niteroi to Rio de Janeiro, a hijacker, who was holding more than thirty people hostage on an inter-city bus was shot by a police sniper. The hostages have been released and the hijacker died on his […] The post Man Killed by Sniper in Rio After Hijacking Bus on Rio-Niteroi Bridge appeared first on The Rio Times.
Governor Witzel Suggests Cariocas Avoid Bus Stops During Police Actions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, after meeting with Vice President Hamilton Mourão in Brasilia, said on Monday that the police will continue the fight against organized crime. He further emphasized it is an organized crime that kills. "The gants order to kill. Are we going to continue […] The post Governor Witzel Suggests Cariocas Avoid Bus Stops During Police Actions appeared first on The Rio Times.
WATCH: Cop Suspended After Smashing Unarmed Teen’s Head In With His Pistol
[image: teen]A Bridgeport police officer was caught on witness video using his pistol to bash in the head of a teen driver who had his hands up and was complying.
After Leaving Gibraltar Where Is Iran's Oil Tanker Heading?
*Reuters*:* Greece says has had no request from Iranian oil tanker to dock* ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece said on Tuesday it had not had a request for an oil tanker at the center of a row between Iran and the U.S. to dock at one of its ports, as Washington warned Greece against helping the vessel. The Adrian Darya 1 — formerly the Grace 1 — left Gibraltar on Aug 18. Ship-tracking data on Tuesday showed the vessel was heading towards the Greek port of Kalamata on the southern coast of the Peloponnese and was scheduled to arrive on Aug. 26. “The vessel is cruising at low speed and ther... more »
How to Destroy the Climate Change Hoax
Celebrities, activists, environmentalist organizations, the UN, government entities and sadly, even the Vatican support the theory that humans cause climate change. However, in this exclusive interview, “global warming” expert and author Marc Morano gives you hard-hitting arguments and facts that dispel the artificial fear propagated by “climate emergency” alarmists. What’s interesting is that Morano was once a “global warming” believer until he educated himself and then saw the light. If you have an hour to invest this is a worthwhile video. Share it with your climate change/global... more »
MAD Maxine Waters Asks For Money Back From Homeless Woman on Skid Row
From Paul Joseph Watson via InfoWars: Mad Maxine couldn’t let this photo opt go…..”Visiting” “Skid Row” in LA she bought a book from a homeless activists Stephanie Arnold Williams. Mad Maxine only had a $20 for a book costing $10, so she was asking for change……Mad Maxine also made the following comment and excerpt: “And she’s so creative. She set up a really nice environment here, but she’s got all these educational books. And guess what? I bought the … Langston Hughes book, $10,” Waters said, waving around a $20 bill. “I need change.” AND After purchasing a book from … Continue rea... more »
Proposed Bills Would Help Combat Domestic Terrorism
Charlottesville candlelight vigil at U.S. Capitol, Aug. 2017 (Source: Flickr/Ted Eytan) Following recent attacks in Gilroy, Calif.; El Paso, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio, we have seen a renewed call for domestic terrorism laws to give federal law enforcement the same types of tools that are available to combat violent acts committed by international terrorists. Proposed bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate will help the FBI confront domestic terrorism on the terms it favors—left of boom. “Left of boom” is a phrase I frequently heard from FBI agents when I worked as a ... more »
How a Struggling Coffee Market Pushes Guatemalans North
Coffee beans being sorted and pulped in Guatemala. (Flickr/rohsstreetcafe, CC BY-SA 2.0) Last year, I traveled to the Guatemalan highlands to visit the towns that were sending the most people per capita to the United States. I was curious about why Guatemalans were leaving their communities and what factors contributed to these decisions. In each town, I never found a single answer, but rather various overlapping reasons that included a changing climate, low wages, few opportunities for employment, a desire for family reunification, distrust in political leaders, and a lack of saf... more »
China warns of next jihadist wave in Syria
China has warned of “terrorist organisations” including remnants of Daesh* rising again in Syria if the international community ignores the “early warning” signs. Xie Xiaoyan, Beijing’s envoy in Syrian, said: “There is now a danger of terrorist organisations like ISIS (Daesh) being revived. The international community should pay attention.” He was meeting in Geneva with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey was notified that attacks by jihadists would be crushed: Lavrov
Attacks by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham militants in Idlib will be crushed, Turkey has been notified about that, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. “Jointly with our Turkish colleagues, in order to stop regular violations by these terrorists of the cessation of hostilities regime, although it does not extend to them, we have made it clear […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s 4th Division resumes offensive to capture jihadist mountain stronghold
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their offensive in the northeastern countryside of Latakia this week after taking a brief hiatus to reinforce their lines. Led by the 42nd Brigade (Ghiath Forces) of the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Army restarted their attack on Monday by storming the points under […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force unleashes large attack on ISIS in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has unleashed a heavy assault on a number of Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) hideouts and gathering points in Syria’s Deir Ezzor Governorate this afternoon. According to a military source in the Homs Governorate, the Russian Air Force launched several strikes in southwestern Deir Ezzor, killing and wounding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army enters Khan Sheikhoun to secure city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has entered Khan Sheikhoun after the militants withdrew from the northern sector of the city this morning. According to a military source in nearby Hama, the Syrian Arab Army entered the northern sector of the city after receiving the green light from their high command. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Back in Harness
*The Situation* A driver was stuck in a traffic jam on the beltway outside of Washington DC. Nothing moved. Suddenly, a man knocked on the car window. When the driver rolled down the window, he asked, "What's going on?" "Terrorists have kidnapped the entire US Congress, and they're asking for a $100 million dollar ransom. If they don't get it, they're going to douse them all in gasoline and set them on fire. We're going from car to car, asking for donations." "How much is everyone giving, on average," the driver asks? The man replied, "Roughly a gallon." *The Baby* Ok, he's my ... more »
Planned Parenthood Leaves Federal Family Planning Program
The organization's nationwide network of health centers will remain open and strive to make up for the loss of federal money.
The Existential Threat of Investigative Journalism Against National Security and Secrecy
With the developments regarding Julian Assange and Wikileaks, I thought that a look back to a WikiLeaks release in 2009 was timely. In the October 2009 release, WikiLeaks posted a previously unpublished and classified (RESTRICTED) 2389 page document from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense dated October 2001 called the Defense Manual of Security Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Issue 2, a document that provides instructions on how the United Kingdom government should deal with leaks of data and groups of people or individuals that would seek to expose government secrets. Note that the cont... more »
Here Are 46 Different U.S. Air Force Combat Jets In One Photo (Photo-Gallery)
Wisconsin ANG *Warzone/The Drive*: *There Are More Fighters On This Packed Ramp In Wisconsin Than In Some Entire Air Forces* This impressive and diverse gathering of tactical jets occurred in Wisconsin during exercise Northern Lightning. An image posted by the USAF shows the apron at Volk Field in Wisconsin during exercise Northern Lightning. It represents a stunning depiction of American tactical jet capability and capacity. In fact, there are more fighters on that ramp than what some air forces have in their entire fleets. In total, there are 46 combat jets sitting on the fligh... more »
A U.S.-Iran War Would Be Hell: What if Trump Decided to Invade?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * All of the ways to 'regime change' Tehran. *The United States lacks regional bases necessary to build up the forces that would be required to invade Iran, destroy its armed forces, displace the revolutionary regime in Tehran, and then control the country on behalf of a new, more amenable government. Conceivably, the U.S. military could deploy in Iraq, but this would likely require another war of regime change against the current Baghdad government. Alternatively, the U.S. could ameliorate some of the basing requirements by undertaking an amphibious ... more »
North Korea Could Have 100 Nuclear Warheads by 2020: Report
The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Security, * Not good. *RAND's report recommends a comprehensive response to the North Korean threat. "In addition to multilateral diplomatic measures to halt the DPRK’s nuclear progress, the United States and its allies in the region—as well as China—must take steps to reduce the risks posed by the North’s nuclear program.* By 2020 North Korea could possess as many as 100 nuclear warheads. That's the startling conclusion of a January 2019 report from RAND, a California think tank with close ties to the U.S. military. "North Korean provocations and threats have created an unstab... more »
PANIC! How Global Warming Could Make Spiders More Aggressive
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” – Voltaire *** ANOTHER great example of how climate ‘scientists’, supported by the compliant mainstream media, use scary things to frighten you into submission and belief that the world is in peril, care or ‘evil’ mankind and his/her ‘evil’ trace gasses. BUT, have you […]
Dark Clouds
Naturally, Canadians want their politicians to deal with Canadian problems. But, Glen Pearson warns, whoever becomes prime minister will face a dysfunctional world. He offers several examples to make his point: The riots in Hong Kong have dominated the news cycle for days. Things have gotten out of hand for the Chinese government and they are expected to brutally dispel the protesters . This is one hot spot that is already placing pressure on the Canadian government prior to the election, since some 300,000 Canadians live in the region. China is active on other fronts as well. Th... more »
This Is How A Marine Corps Sniper Put A Bullet In A Target Nearly 8,000 Feet Away
A US Marine Corps sniper sighting in with the Mk13 Mod 7 sniper rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. US Marine Corps/Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard *Business Insider:* *A US Marine Corps sniper sighting in with the Mk13 Mod 7 sniper rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. US Marine Corps/Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard * * Snipers are defined, at least in part, by their ability to put precision fire on a target at great — sometimes extreme — distances. * Staff Sgt. Hunter Bernius, a veteran Marine Corps scout sniper who runs an advanced urban sniper training course, walked... more »
Mysterious explosion none of your business, Russia tells nuclear monitoring group
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Russia's foreign ministry tells an international organisation set up to verify a ban on nuclear tests that handing over radiation data on a military accident in northern Russia is entirely voluntary.
"11 Reasons Why So Many Experts Believe That A US Economic Crisis Is Imminent"
*"11 Reasons Why So Many Experts Believe * *That A US Economic Crisis Is Imminent"* by Michael Snyder "The numbers are telling us that we have never been closer to the next recession than we are right now. The storm clouds that were gathering on the horizon are now directly above us, and suddenly the mainstream media is filled with stories about when the next recession will begin and the effect that this may have on President Trump’s chances of winning in 2020. In fact, there has been so much chatter about this that even President Trump is talking about it. All over television, expe... more »
Macro Policy Seminar
This fall, Ben Friedman and I are organizing the Macro Policy seminar in the Harvard economics department. (I am taking over this role from Marty Feldstein, who recently passed away.) Some local blog readers might enjoy attending. The seminar will meet on *Tuesday* afternoons, from *1:30 to 2:45*, in Littauer *M-15*. Here is the schedule of speakers. September 3 Kevin Warsh (former governor, Federal Reserve System) September 10 Jim Stock (Harvard economics department) September 17 Larry Ball (Johns Hopkins) September 24 Arvind ... more »
IVANKA FAILS AGAIN
Well, so much for that: President Trump appears to be backing away from potential support for gun background check legislation, according to White House aides, congressional leaders and gun advocates, dimming prospects that Washington will approve significant new gun measures in the wake of mass shootings that left 31 dead. Immediately after the carnage in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, Trump said “there is a great appetite” for tightening background checks on people who buy firearms. But in recent days, Trump has focused in public remarks on the need to keep guns out of the hands of th... more »
Chad Declares State Of Emergency In Eastern Regions After Ethinc Killings
Idriss Deby blames influx of weapons from conflict zones in neighbouring countries for the ethnic violence [File:Reuters] Al Jazeera: *Chad declares emergency in east after ethnic killings* *The state of emergency will run for three months in Sila and Ouaddai regions where 50 people have died since August 9.* Chad's President Idriss Deby has declared a state of emergency in two eastern provinces after dozens of people were killed in intercommunal clashes earlier this month. The state of emergency will run for three months in Sila and Ouaddai regions where 50 people have died sinc... more »
Trump Vs. “The Mooch”: New Coup Attempt Led by Scaramucci
[image: trump-vs-the-mooch-new-coup-attempt-led-by-scaramucci] Wall St. Deep Stater Anthony Scaramucci is putting together a new political coup effort inside the GOP to dump Trump.
"Anyone Who Isn't Confused..."
"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
Major Terror Attack On A Military Base In Burkina Faso Has Killed 24
*France 24:* *Burkina Faso troops killed in 'major attack' by ‘terrorist armed groups’* Unidentified militants killed more than a dozen soldiers in northern Burkina Faso Monday in what the army described as a "major attack" by "terrorist armed groups". A “provisional report” by Burkina Faso's army put the toll at “more than a dozen” soldiers killed and several wounded. With some soldiers still missing, the death toll could hit 20 dead, said security sources. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning in Koutougou in Soum province, according to an army statement. "In ... more »
The February Blizzard Of 1936
I’m visiting friends at the Finger Lakes in NY, where my life started. One of them grew up on a farm there in the 1950s and told me about a terrible blizzard in February, 1958 which cut them off for … Continue reading →
Regime Change Propaganda: National Geographic’s ‘Documentary’ on Syria
*Mideast Discourse* | Another prime example of a big-budget, western propaganda production designed to bolster the US Coalition 'regime change' narrative.
Indian Spacecraft Carrying Lunar Rover Enters Moon’s Orbit
*21WIRE* | Final frontier: India now set to join a very exclusive international club.
Chart: Not all states’ cannabis social equity programs are equal
While a growing number of states have included social equity provisions in their marijuana programs, they’re approaching the issue in a variety of ways - with varying results. Chart: Not all states’ cannabis social equity programs are equal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
US NRC Considers Holtec Nuclear Decommissioning Exemption Request; Massachusetts AG Outlines Risks of Holtec Exemption
Giving Holtec “exemptions” appears to be a favorite activity for the US NRC. They have piled quality exemption upon exemption … Continue reading →
Holtec Refused to Provide Info Re Its Spent Nuclear Fuel Casks to the US Govt Despite Subpoena; What is Holtec Hiding?
Even after being subpoenaed by the US government, Holtec belligerently refused to help the US government understand the costs of … Continue reading →
Untitled
*Hiatus* I go into hospital later today for an operation that will require me to spend around two days in hospital to have my recovery monitored. So I will be *hors de combat* until some time on the weekend. I expect to be back to normal after that.
No F-35 or F-22 (Not Even Close): Whatever Happened to Iran's Fake Stealth Fighter?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Any ideas? *Stealth aircraft design is much more involved than simply mastering the low observable shapes. There are advanced materials sciences that need to be developed for the aircraft’s skin and coatings. Advanced analytical tools are needed to shape the internal bulkheads and other structures. Moreover, one has to master the man-machine interfaces so that a pilot can manage the aircraft’s RCS spikes in flight. There is no evidence—now or back in 2013—that suggests that Iran has mastered those technologies.* Several years back, *Iran rolled out... more »
Top Gun Maverick News: You Might Be Able to Buy Your Very Own Super Hornet
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Well, at least maybe a toy version. Toymaker Mattel announced on Jul. 26, 2019 it has been named global toy partner for Paramount Pictures’ Top Gun franchise ahead of the sequel “Top Gun: Maverick.” According to NBC, the deal gives Mattel the rights to toys across multiple categories, including die-cast vehicles and aircraft, playsets, games and other toys. “The new line will bring moments from both the classic film and the sequel to life, appealing to fans of all ages,” Mattel said in a statement. “We are thrilled to bring Top Gun to life for both k... more »
Why China and Russia Will Fear America's 'New' Land-Fired Tomahawk Missile
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * No INF, no problem? (Washington, D.C.) The Pentagon has shot off a developing land-fired cruise missile in a successful test of an emerging land-fired variant of a Tomahawk missile able to hit long-range targets from safer distances and potentially complement Air Force and Army medium-range weapons now under development, “The test missile exited its ground mobile launcher and accurately impacted its target after more than 500 kilometers of flight. Data collected and lessons learned from this test will inform the Department of Defense's development of... more »
Political Polarization Is About Feelings, Not Facts
*Robert B. Talisse* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Animosity between partisan voters has grown in recent years. Politicians and pundits from all quarters often lament democracy’s polarized condition. Similarly, citizens frustrated with polarized politics also demand greater flexibility from the other side. Decrying polarization has become a way of impugning adversaries. Meanwhile, the political deadlock and resentment that polarization produces goes unaddressed. Ironic, right? Commentators rarely say what they mean by polarization. But if Americans are to figure out how... more »
Easy Target: How the United States Can Stop Foreign Powers From Attacking Its Elections
*Danielle McLean, Stephanie Griffith* *Politics, United States* It starts with federal funding. State election officials are sounding what is becoming an increasingly dire warning about the integrity of the voting process heading into the 2020 election, pleading for federal funds to help secure next year’s balloting against cyberattacks. At a public forum on Thursday, the top election officials from Connecticut and Louisiana said underfunded election systems in their states are vulnerable to hacking from outside agents who might want to create mischief, or even seek to change th... more »
Naval Showdown: The Royal Navy Is Watching Iran Closely
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: By Photo: LA(PHOT) Jay Allen/MOD, OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42304375] Is trouble just over the horizon? *After Trump restored economic sanctions, Tehran resumed stockpiling uranium. Iran and the West soon began tussling over Persian Gulf shipping.* The Royal Navy destroyer HMS *Duncan *has arrived in the Persian Gulf, temporarily doubling the number of British warships in the Persian Gulf following repeated Iranian attacks on British ships. The brief increase in British warships in the region, from one ... more »
Bring on the Technology Bans!
*Kentaro Toyama* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Is there still time to reach the "off" button? In mid-July 2019, Oakland, California, became the third U.S. city to ban municipal departments from using facial recognition technology. Meanwhile, Congress began hearingson whether and how to regulate it on a national level. In a surprising moment of bipartisan consensus, the only thing lawmakers fought about was how extensive restrictions ought to be. This response to a powerful, potentially invasive technology is a sign of how the public and policymakers might respond to futur... more »
Russian President Putin Insists There Is ‘No Nuclear Threat’ From Missile Test Blast Early This Month
*Daily Mail:* *Putin insists there is ‘no threat’ from missile test blast after it emerges that two Russian bases monitoring radiation went silent for days amid fears of Chernobyl-style cover-up* * Russian president attempted to quash radiation fears after blast at Russian base * Explosion on August 8 is thought to have involved nuclear missile and killed five * Kremlin refused to give details, saying that it involved 'isotope power source' * It has since been revealed that two stations which monitor radiation close to the explosion site went offline two days afterwards * Expert... more »
Seth Moulton: Way Below Zero-- Nationally, In Iowa And In New Hampshire
Seth Moulton represents Massachusetts' comfortably blue 6th district in the northeast corner of the state. Even as weak a candidate as Hillary was able to beat Trump there 56.1% to 38.2%. The district starts in the suburbs north of Boston-- Saugus and Lynn-- goes as far west as Billerica and Tewksbury and north through Salem, Ipswich and Newbury to the border with New Hampshire. The last time the GOP seriously contested the seat was when Moulten-- an independent who switched to the Democratic Party to run-- knocked off long time incumbent John Tierney in 2014. The GOP ran Richard ... more »
Laying Jeffrey Epstein to Rest. Frank E Campbells Funeral Home- "The Promise That Secrets Will Be Kept"
* There are two additional updates to this report that indicate Mr Epstein had been laid to rest a few days after his demise.* * Jeffrey Epstein’s body was claimed 5 days ago. As reported. By his brother, Mark Epstein. Surely this man would have made burial/final arrangements for his brother almost immediately upon learning of his death?- Scroll down for more information regarding funeral arrangements.* *August 15/2019- Jeffrey Epstein's Body Claimed * *"The body of Jeffrey Epstein has been claimed by an unknown and unnamed “associate” and taken from the New York City medica... more »
New York Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Hence Public Education to Thousands of Students
Thank you to John Gilmore of Autism Action Network for this summary of yesterday's decision from New York state. Thousands of children on IEPs who are not 100% in compliance with vaccination requirements, and who used their religious exemption will... more »
Brazil Achieves its Second Best Scientific Impact Mark in Thirty Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first half of 2019, Brazil achieved its second-best performance in 30 years in the Web of Science indicator, a database managed by the Clarivate Analytics organization that measures scientific research impact. In June, the 2019 figure stood at 0.89; the previous highest figure of 0.92 was in 2016, […] The post Brazil Achieves its Second Best Scientific Impact Mark in Thirty Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Not Yet Eligible for Federal Public Safety Funding
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The general coordinator of the National Secretariat of Public Safety (SENASP) of the Ministry of Justice and Public Safety, Colonel Luis Claudio Laviano, pointed out on Monday, August 19th, in a public hearing in the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) that the state is not yet eligible to […] The post Rio de Janeiro Not Yet Eligible for Federal Public Safety Funding appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ammunition selection for small handguns
Following my blog post yesterday morning on the selection of concealable firearms, I had a number of comments and e-mails about my ammunition recommendations for .38 Special snubnose revolvers. I said that I used Buffalo Bore's full wadcutter load. I was criticized for this, because it's not an expanding load (i.e. a hollow point or soft point bullet), and therefore might lead to overpenetration. Folks, there's a very important point to remember. Bullet expansion is a function of two things: *bullet velocity* and *target composition*. The last factor is something we can't cont... more »
'I'm deeply ashamed': RAAF Lieutenant dismissed for assaulting officer at function
A Flight Lieutenant with the RAAF is dismissed from the defence force after being found to have groped a man at a formal ball at a Northern Territory base.
Steve Smith to miss third Ashes Test
Just In - 16 hours ago
Steve Smith is ruled out of the third Ashes Test at Headingley after failing to recover in time from the concussion he sustained at Lord's.
Jeffrey Epstein signed new will two days before death
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Sex offender Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he took his own life in jail, new court records show, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over the financier's fortune.
CalPERS Engineering Board Resignation: Underhanded, Dishonest Plans to Cut Investment Meetings of Poorly Performing Fund by More Than 50%, Shrink Investment Committee
The first of a two-part series describing the process and substance with which CalPERS staff is trying to engineer a de facto resignation of its board.
Two out of Ten Job Openings in Brazil Are for Daily or Hourly Work
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Introduced with the 2017 labor reform, the ultra-flexible intermittent employment system allows the employee to render services only when requested by the employer, for a certain number of hours or days, but assures the rights granted by the CLT (Labor Code) , such as proportional vacation and thirteenth salary. The . […] The post Two out of Ten Job Openings in Brazil Are for Daily or Hourly Work appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Bacurau’ and ‘Vida Invisível’ Compete to Represent Brazil at the Oscars
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Film Academy released the list of films qualified to represent Brazil at the Oscars. There are 12 features in the contest and the chosen one competes in the category of the best international film in the Academy Awards. The jury award winner at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, […] The post ‘Bacurau’ and ‘Vida Invisível’ Compete to Represent Brazil at the Oscars appeared first on The Rio Times.
CalPERS Engineering Board Resignation: “Attempted Coup” via Unconstitutional, Fiduciary-Duty-Violating “Code of Conduct”
Just when you think CalPERS can't sink any lower, it manages to outdo itself, this time, with an illegal governance monstrosity masquerading a code of conduct.
CalPERS Board President Henry Jones Exposed for Leaking Confidential “Closed Session” Information; Board Member Theresa Taylor Gives Factually-Challenged Denial of Her Closed Session Leak
The hypocrisy of CalPERS' board is on full display yet again.
CalPERS Engineering Board Resignation: Seeking to Cut Investment Meetings of Poorly Performing Pension Fund by More Than 50%, Slash Investment Committee
CalPERS’ staff is seeking to complete its de facto takeover of the board through a set of measures presented at the board offsite last month. Not only is the substance of these proposed changes contrary to the US and California constitutions, as well as the statute governing CalPERS and fiduciary law, but consistent with these […]
Funeral For An Icelandic Glacier
By Paul Homewood One of the sillier climate stories doing the rounds this week is the “funeral of an Icelandic glacier”. It is remarkable how widely it has been reported, testament to a highly organised effort to publicise it throughout the world, complete with silly “Climate Emergency” placards: Mourners have gathered in Iceland to […]
Monsoon rebound prepares ground for bumper harvest
By Paul Homewood As I reported last week, India’s monsoon is on track. As a result, they are now expecting a bumper crop: NEW DELHI: The rebound in monsoon rainfall has created ideal conditions for agriculture for the rest of the year with accelerated planting and much more water in reservoirs, which […]
Great Barrier Reef Is In Much Better Shape Than Climate Alarmists Claim, Australian Environment Minister Confirms
By Paul Homewood From GWPF: Returning from a snorkelling trip to Moore and Flynn reefs offshore from Cairns, Ms Ley was happy yesterday to broadcast the message that tourism operators desperately want heard around the world. “Today we saw coral that was struggling but we also saw coral that was coming back, that […]
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 19th 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 […]
Petitioning against climate alarmism goes global
A petition being submitted by hundreds of independent climate scientists and professionals from numerous countries to heads of the European Council, Commission and Parliament declares "There is No Climate Emergency." The post Petitioning against climate alarmism goes global appeared first on CFACT.
Paper used to support ban on Caster Semenya competing earns massive correction
The authors of a controversial paper on what constitutes “normal” hormone levels in men and women — and, by implication, “male” and “female” athletes — are set to issue a massive correction of the work, Retraction Watch has learned. But an outside, albeit not disinterested, researcher who prompted the correction says the correction itself is … Continue reading Paper used to support ban on Caster Semenya competing earns massive correction
Syrian Government Forces Drive Terrorists from Stronghold in Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib
*21WIRE* | The tide has now turned sharply in favour of the Damascus, as Syria battles to liberate terrrorist-occupied Idlib.
A President Marianne Sparkleshine Stardust Williamson Will Crack Down on Guns and Whiteness with New Dept. of Peace
Marianne 2020 - Tomorrow For A Better Tomorrow...or Something. Marianne Williamson is by far the most entertaining candidate in the Dems 2020 lineup. The New Age guru has said enough is enough, and if elected president she will establish a new "Department of Peace" to both disarm Americans and stomp out pesky white privilege. Sure, a lot of the other democrats are crazy too, but none of them come close to this level of hilarious insanity. Williamson announced on her website the new bureaucracy: "Marianne Williamson, as President, will work with the Congress to create a cabinet-lev... more »
The F-35 Is Ancient History: Meet Europe's New 6th Generation Fighter
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.baesystems.com/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1434686764982&ssbinary=true] The Tempest is coming. *In respect of the FCAS he said: “Next-Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft to fly in partnership with unmanned ‘wingmen’ – the combination of these two elements is known as Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS).* The Tempest sixth-generation fighter has moved a step closer to becoming a reality with the confirmation of a partnership deal with Sweden. The aircraft will replace the Royal Air Forc... more »
B-21 Bomber: China, Russia and North Korea's Worst Military Nightmare?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2003/Feb/10/2000030307/-1/-1/0/021105-O-9999G-009.JPG] It seems that way. Here is why. *Much of the construction and prototyping likely involves subsystems, avionics and weapons integration, test aircraft manufacturing, of course, also includes engineering the stealth bomber’s external configuration.* The Air Force is now building its first “test” aircraft of the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber aircraft engineered to elude the most advanced air defenses for decades to come and destroy high-value targets over ene... more »
The U.S.-China Trade War: 5 Essential Read
*Nicole Zelniker* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] China retaliated with tariffs on U.S. imports after Trump imposed tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese imports. The U.S. has placed tariffs on more than US$250 billion worth of Chinese goods and has threatened tariffs on another $300 billion. China has retaliated, placing tariffs of their own on billions of dollars worth of U.S. goods, including alcohol, fruit and pork. Experts call it a trade war. These five stories from The Conversation archives will help readers better understand what that a trade war is and what might hap... more »
The Sad Reason America Lost a Member of its Elite Delta Force
*Jared Keller* *Security, Americas* [image: https://wearethemighty-img.rbl.ms/simage/https%3A%2F%2Fassets.rbl.ms%2F17303661%2F980x.jpg/2000%2C2000/RIA61PtRkmCTyBaw/img.jpg] Tragedy. *When reached for comment by Task & Purpose, SOCOM confirmed that Dunbar was also killed by that "accidental detonation" instead of an enemy IED attack as the Pentagon initially stated.* A member of the U.S. Army's elite Delta Force who died during a raid in Syria last year was actually killed by friendly fire rather than an enemy IED as the Pentagon initially claimed, U.S. Special Operations Command... more »
The Secret Way China Built Stealth Fighters (Thanks to F-35 'DNA')
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpQdHBoFuXWv2mbG0ly-ddOeQWR44fJCpxDAYKD_k0tPuRnXxXGZpt17cUZVEk9iKig0LGFGnmHt_7e_xEDT_La4kBDkMAQFBufoEVf8KA7kB68DQjB4I5Qe2COkif2bm7rdwAFUy2HM/s1600/J-20_2101c.jpg] Stolen...DNA. *In 2007, Lockheed Martin dealt with something of a cyber Ocean’s 11 when Chinese hackers stole technical documents related to the development of the F-35. * On August 1st of last year, China celebrated the founding of the People's Liberation Army by allowing some high-resolution photos of the next-generation J-20 stealth fighter to leak, complete with a tasteful photoshopped-on patriotic dragon painting just below the cano... more »
Stop Blaming Video Games for Mass Killings
*Christopher J. Ferguson* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The research doesn’t say what some lawmakers suggest every time there’s a mass shooting. In the wake of the El Paso shooting on Aug. 3 that left 22 dead and dozens injured, a familiar trope has reemerged: Often, when a young man is the shooter, people try to blame the tragedy on violent video games and other forms of media. This time around, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick placed some of the blame on a video game industry that “teaches young people to kill.” Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California w... more »
MiG 1.44 Is No F-35: The Russian Stealth Fighter Jet That Failed
*Mark Episkopos* *History, Europe* [image: By Anynobody - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3894423] So what went wrong? *The procurement order went to Soviet aircraft manufacturer Mikoyan in 1983. After prolonged experimentation with several aerodynamic schemes, Mikoyan eventually settled on a duck-like delta wing design to distinguish their fighter from the forward-swept wing schemes of rival aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi. * Over the prior decade, Russia’s foray into fifth-generation jet fighter development has become synonymous with the u... more »
This Photo Is Proof Why China, North Korea and Russia Fear the F-35
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* Skills to pay the bills. *In May 2016, the F-35 landed on Dutch soil for the first time, fulfilling a promise Dutch defence minister Jeanine Hennis-Passchaert made the previous year to show the nation the new fifth-gen fighter. * Taken at an undisclosed location in the U.S. in December 2017 by photographer Dafydd Philips, the following cool video is a photoshoot arranged by Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) to promote the F-35A Lightning II, the service fifth-gen fighter aircraft. As one of the original nine partner nations for the F-35, an... more »
Before Trump eyed Greenland: Here’s What Happened Last Time the U.S. Bought a Large Chunk of the Arctic
*William L. Iggiagruk Hensley* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Most of Greenland is covered by Arctic ice. *Editor’s note: Reports that President Donald Trump has urged aides to look into buying Greenland make us think of the last time the United States bought a major territory in the Arctic: the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. Two years ago, we asked William L. Iggiagruk Hensley, a visiting professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, to write about that historic sale.* On March 30, 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward and Russian envoy Baron Edouar... more »
Dutch Ambassador Says Most Dutch People Associate Brazil With Positive Signals
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an exclusive interview with The Rio Times, on the occasion of Agroleite, the milk trade show held in Castro, Paraná, the ambassador emphasized that it was Dutch immigrants who brought all the technology, including the famous "Dutch Cow", that has turned the region into the largest milk producer in […] The post Dutch Ambassador Says Most Dutch People Associate Brazil With Positive Signals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Electoral Court Invalidates Sergipe State Gubernatorial Election Results
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Regional Electoral Court (TRE) of Sergipe voted yesterday, August 19th, to invalidate the election of the state governor, Belivaldo Chagas, and the vice-governor, Eliane Aquino, for misuse of political power. By six votes to one, the court held that the governor used public funds to favor his re-election in […] The post Brazilian Electoral Court Invalidates Sergipe State Gubernatorial Election Results appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Issues Provisional Measure to Transfer the COAF to the Central Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank released a note on Monday, August 19th, in which it reported that President Jair Bolsonaro has issued the provisional measure (PM) transferring the COAF from the Ministry of Economy to the Central Bank. According to the note, the Financial Activities Control Council will henceforth be called the […] The post Bolsonaro Issues Provisional Measure to Transfer the COAF to the Central Bank appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opinion: Is President Bolsonaro Running for Re-Election?
Ribeirão Preto, SP – One plank of Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign platform in 2018 stated that he would not be a candidate for re-election if he won his first term. There is reason to believe he is no longer certain he should relinquish power down the road. A few months ago, when visiting his former hometown […] The post Opinion: Is President Bolsonaro Running for Re-Election? appeared first on The Rio Times.
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Holmes County Sheriff John Tate’s training class includes shooting scenarios, mental and physical training
This is more like it. your so called militia do need core skill training with any weapon. In fact you need to be well checked out on any new weapon. You should be able to properly operate it in pitch darkness. The sounds alone should inspire an intruder to surrender. Just imagine intruding in a house and the lights all go out and you hear someone loading in a mag and then cocking the weapon. It now takes real guts to keep intruding. Even better your training cadre get to know who their militia actually are and can call on them in an emergency. this is all sound practice ... more »
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