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Jail terms promised in crackdown on NSW farm trespass
The New South Wales Government has introduced 'right to farm' legislation which it says will create the toughest penalties for farm trespass in Australia.
NT engineer's registration suspended over insurance concerns
More than two years after his removal from the National Engineering Register, a Darwin structural engineer accused of designing a slew of non-compliant buildings has his NT registration suspended.
Frustrated jihadists attack largest Russian airbase in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – The recent battlefield woes have begun to add up for the jihadist rebels as their forces are on the verge of losing one of their main strongholds in southern Idlib. In response to their losses, the jihadist rebels have stepped up their attacks on the Russian Hmeimim Airbase, firing several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Aerial footage of Khan Sheikhoun after militants withdraw south
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – Anna News’ Oleg Blokhin released a new video on Tuesday that showed aerial footage of Khan Sheikhoun after the militants withdrew to the southern part of the city. As seen in the footage below, the northern part of Khan Sheikhoun is ultimately a ghost town after the militants withdrew from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army denies control of Khan Sheikhoun
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has denied entering Khan Sheikhoun in southern Idlib, despite some claims by both pro-opposition and pro-government activists. According to a source in nearby Hama, there is truth to several militants withdrawing from Khan Sheikhoun; however, the hardline militants like Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham still remain inside […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Early reports of militants withdrawing from Khan Sheikhoun, northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – A source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) told Al-Masdar News on Tuesday morning that the militants have begun withdrawing from the city of Khan Sheikhoun and several towns in northern Hama. According to the source, the militants have begun withdrawing from Khan Sheikhoun, Al-Latamnah, Kafr Zita, Morek, Latmeen, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Su-35 jets allegedly intercepted Turkish warplanes over Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – The Turkish Air Force allegedly deployed some of their warplanes to the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate after the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a series of gains near the city of Khan Sheikhoun. According to the aviation publication Avia.Pro, two Russian Su-35 jets intercepted the Turkish warplanes and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Groundwater quality in the glacial aquifer system, northern USA
Erickson ML, Yager RM, Kauffman LJ, Wilson JT. Drinking water quality in the glacial aquifer system, northern USA. Sci Total Environ. 2019 Aug 2;694:133735. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.133735 Groundwater supplies 50% of drinking water worldwide, but compromised water quality from anthropogenic and … Continue reading →
Detective in William Tyrrell case made 'troubling' assertions to neighbour, inquest hears
The former chief investigator who led the investigation into the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell on the NSW mid-north coast is accused of misleading a neighbour during a police interview two years ago.
Knights coach Nathan Brown to leave NRL club
Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown to leave the NRL club after four seasons.
Cardinal George Pell could walk free today. Here's how
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George Pell could walk from court today or be sent back to prison to serve the rest of his six-year term, depending on the outcome of his appeal against his child sex abuse convictions.
Talks underway with PNG about budget support, Foreign Minister says
Foreign Minister Marise Payne confirms active conversations are underway about Australian funding going to the Government of Papua New Guinea to boost its 2019 budget.
Amid a dismal record and a fan revolt, the Dockers have been forced to take drastic action
Ross Lyon was a brilliant coach, the best in Fremantle's history. But after four dismal seasons and with membership numbers sliding, the Dockers board finally had enough, writes Clint Thomas.
Cowboys forward Matt Scott recovering after mild stroke
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The North Queensland Cowboys prop Matt Scott — who is due to retire at the end of the season — is in a Brisbane hospital after suffering a mild stroke on Sunday.
Government defends building regulation after new revelations about Elara Apartments
Faulty construction work, including the practice of removing esteemed architects from projects after development approval has been granted, will always be the responsibility of the construction sector and not government, the ACT's Building Quality Minister says.
Former child soldier jailed for housemate's 'ferocious' and 'brutal' murder
A Sri Lankan man who murdered his housemate at an Adelaide home — and then blamed three innocent men — is jailed, with a judge saying his version of events was "fanciful".
'I promise not to do this!': US President posts photo of Trump Tower in Greenland
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US President Donald Trump appears to make light of his own idea of buying Greenland, tweeting a doctored photo of Trump Tower looming over a small village in the autonomous Arctic island.
Shopkeeper's killer given early release before fatal stabbing despite making threats, inquest hears
A man who went on to fatally stab North Hobart shopkeeper Voula Delios was let out of jail early for showing good behaviour despite threats of violence to staff and inmates, an inquest hears.
The Navy Told Us Why Maverick Is Still a Captain in the New Top Gun Movie
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/18/2001608100/-1/-1/0/160808-N-OR652-166A.JPG] Weird, but now we know why. *The most straightforward answer to have a captain with 35-plus years of service is for the captain to have previous enlisted experience. In the case of Maverick, this scenario doesn't fit with the movie's timeline – Maverick was a lieutenant in 1986.* The new trailer for Top Gun: Maverick that dropped last week was indisputably the white-knuckle thrill ride of the summer, a blur of aerial acrobatics and beach volleyball t... more »
The U.S. Marines Aren't Into Their New Sniper Rifle
*Jared Keller* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Wiegold.de - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63313972] Not good. *Don’t get too excited just yet, though. The Corps isn’t fully sold on the CSASS, Marine Corps Systems Command spokeswoman Barbara Hamby told Task & Purpose in an email.* The Marine Corps is throwing down cash to test-drive the same compact sniper rifle the Army has pursued in recent months. But while its 7.62mm rounds pack the punch required by scout snipers facing increasingly protected enemies downrange, its effective range ... more »
Why Facebook’s New ‘Privacy Cop’ Is Doomed to Fail
*Bhaskar Chakravorti* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Who’s watching Facebook watch you? The Federal Trade Commission issued its largest-ever fine, of US$5 billion, to Facebook for violating a 2011 privacy settlement in late July. But the amount is only about a month’s worth of the company’s revenue, suggesting that the fine, while seeming large, is, in fact, rather modest. More significantly, Facebook is required to have an “outside assessor” – a sort of privacy cop – to monitor the company’s handling of user data, along with following a few other corporate procedural requ... more »
The U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat: Why It Was Built
*Dario Leone* *Security, America* [image: By Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=769749] Origin story here. *The F-111A was a land based low-level bomber for the USAF, while the F-111B was an interceptor armed with six AIM-54A Phoenixmissiles for the U.S. Navy.* One of the best fighters ever built, the Grumman F-14 was born when the General Dynamics F-111B (for which Grumman was prime contractor) failed to meet the U.S. Navy requirement for a long range carrier-based interceptor aircraft. But to understand why the Tomcat was developed, it is... more »
The Supreme Court Decision That Kept Suburban Schools Segregated
*Jon Hale* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] A 1974 Supreme Court decision found that school segregation was allowable if it wasn’t being done on purpose. America recently marked the 65-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education – a landmark case intended to abolish the “separate-but-equal” doctrine of racial segregation in schools. But the racial makeup of today’s schools actually owes itself to a series of other court decisions – including one issued 45 years ago on July 25, 1974. The Milliken v. Bradley decision sanctioned a form of segr... more »
This Too Shall Pass - A Guest Post by Errol Clark Halkett
*FOUR WORDS* *A king called all of his wise men and counsellors together for a* *meeting. He addressed them and said, "I want you to go and* *think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned* *men in the land. Spare no expense."* *"I want you to find the ONE statement that will get me through* *all situations in life. Whether I am on top of the world or in* *the pits, find that statement."* *"I don't want to learn long and complicated philosophies.* *I want one simple statement. Find it or write it; I don't care,* *just bring me the statement."* *The men left and ... more »
Former National Grid director says Britain should impose limits on new wind and solar farms to avoid blackouts
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Image credit: thecount.com H/T The GWPF / The Sunday Telegraph Is this really the main problem? On a windless or low-wind winter evening shortly after dark, little output can be expected from wind – and none from solar – sources. This is where the power cuts seem most likely…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 230 – 2019
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Yes, Global Warming is a matter of opinion in Canada
Originally posted on Science Matters: The map above shows the results of a survey in 2015 to measure the distribution of public opinion regarding global warming. A previous post is reprinted below explaining the methods. This is post is about the media ruckus due to Elections Canada reminding environmental activists that climate advocacy during the…
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* The above tweet flashed across my computer Monday afternoon and I immediately changed my plan for the next Midnight Meme I would write. This tweet is jaw-dropping even by Trumpanzee standards. Somewhere today, the Republican Party's biggest loons; people like Louis Gohmert, Sarah Palin (remember her?), Lindsey Graham, Mitt "Free Stuff" Romney, Kellyanne Conway, Sean "Spicy" Spicer, Sean Hannity, Lou Dobbs, Tucker Carlson, Steve King, Newtie Gingrich and all of those other certifiables who constantly compete in the Republican Party's nonstop Biggest Loon competition proba... more »
The Econ Establishment Teams Up To Denounce Judy Shelton
This will help you understand where Trump is going in terms of global monetary policy. It makes the argument quite well for a far more disciplined exchange rate system. I now understand his thinking and it is actually great news for the USA and actually for everyone except the CCP. It is a bit of a read and there is much more to address when it comes to policy. I want to see serious State level Banks for local public finance and i also want to see all the top too big to fail banks and corporations broken up. Financial concentration needs to also be discouraged by a speci... more »
Planned Three month 8000 point BEAR CRASH?
I do not often say anything about the direction and condition of the market simply because i will be always wrong in terms of specifics where it really matters, even if correct in terms of the general direction. Yet there do come days when the tide is ready to shift. We are days away. There is a high probability that we will now have a deep downward correction in the Indices. Some part of this can be triggered by the failure of Deutche Bank. We have already had a preliminary break in the market this past week. What i am looking for though is a deep 8000 point decline over ... more »
The FBI’s Alleged Conspiracy Theorist-Terrorist Connection Is Anti-American
When ever there is an alleged threat the police types use it to ask for authorities that are rarely needed or justified. The worst example of this type of abuse was the homeland security act and perhaps even the so called war on drugs. All lead to and have led to budget grabs and now even militarization of the cops. Ultimately this must promote the emergence of private armies which must incline toward to political power grabs. As i have long posted, there is much to be done here. A revolution would see the people and the military confronting such structures. More sensibly ... more »
No Deal Chaos: The Brexit Cliff Face And Operation Yellowhammer
Britain’s Boris Johnson is driving his country to the cliff face, along the way mouthing and spouting all manner of populist reassurances. Still fresh in the job, he declared that UK preparations for a no-deal Brexit on October 31, when Britain would leave the European Union, would receive a boost […]
“Argentina is Increasingly Closer to Venezuela,” Bolsonaro Affirms
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro once again attacked the results of Argentina's PASO primary elections on Sunday, August 11th, in which Alberto Fernández achieved a broad victory over current president Mauricio Macri. The Brazilian president's words were written, as is his custom, in his . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post “Argentina is Increasingly Closer to Venezuela,” Bolsonaro Affirms appeared first on The Rio Times.
German Media Advocate Sanctions for Bolsonaro’s Encouragement of Deforestation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two of Germany's leading media outlets, Der Spiegel magazine and the weekly newspaper Die Zeit, feel that "It's time for sanctions against Brazil," as the former's headline states, reports journalist Nelson de Sá, in his column in Folha de S.Paulo The post German Media Advocate Sanctions for Bolsonaro’s Encouragement of Deforestation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina’s new Finance Minister Embraces Challenges and Uncertainties
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Hernán Lacunza, Argentina's new Treasury and Public Finance Minister, will have to steer the country's economic agenda facing major challenges in the coming months. Among them is a fierce electoral campaign, the unclear international context and many adjustments to be made. Lacunza was received around 11 AM yesterday, August 19th, […] The post Argentina’s new Finance Minister Embraces Challenges and Uncertainties appeared first on The Rio Times.
Over Eighty-Five Percent of São Paulo’s Municipalities Are Financially Compromised
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - A study by the State Audit Court (TCE) of São Paulo shows that 559 cities in the state of São Paulo do not have sufficient revenue to meet their primary result targets and/or show evidence of budgetary irregularities. According to the Court, 86 percent of the 644 municipalities in the state […] The post Over Eighty-Five Percent of São Paulo’s Municipalities Are Financially Compromised appeared first on The Rio Times.
Economic Growth Forecast Increases While Inflation Estimate Drops
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The financial market increased the projections for economic growth and reduced the inflation estimate for this year. According to the Focus bulletin, a research released weekly by the Central Bank (BC), the forecast for the expansion of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP The post Economic Growth Forecast Increases While Inflation Estimate Drops appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Grande do Norte Wins Twenty Medals in Brazilian History Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio Grande do Norte won 20 medals at the National Olympics in Brazilian History. The award ceremony took place on Sunday, August 18th, at the State University of Campinas ( The post Rio Grande do Norte Wins Twenty Medals in Brazilian History Olympics appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Receives Three Binding Offers for Liquigás
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras has received three offers for Liquigás, a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder unit (LPG) of the state-owned company, said two sources to Reuters, in the midst of a sale process of the asset which had set until Friday as the deadline for . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Petrobras Receives Three Binding Offers for Liquigás appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Chinese Unveil a Scooter that can Return to Stations by Itself
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To solve one of the shared electric scooters' major issues, which are dropped on the streets after their use, Segway-Ninebot has unveiled in China a new concept that can return them to the charging stations by themselves. Called the KickScooter T60, the model should hit the market in 2020 and […] The post The Chinese Unveil a Scooter that can Return to Stations by Itself appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Claims not to Finance LGBT Themed Productions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday, August 15th, that he will not allow the National Film Agency (ANCINE) to release grants for a number of productions with The post Bolsonaro Claims not to Finance LGBT Themed Productions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Heron Island Corals: Still Constrained by Sea Level Fall
MY mother lived and worked on Heron Island at the Great Barrier Reef in 1955. That was the same year the young Bob Endean established the University of Queensland Heron Island Research Station. He went on to become a famous marine biologist, and instrumental in the formation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority [...] The post Heron Island Corals: Still Constrained by Sea Level Fall appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
Patriot Humor – Identity Crisis
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Free Beacon Study: New York Times Warns Often Of ‘Far Right,’ But Not A ‘Far Left’
By Tim Graham ~ One of the ways that “objective” reporters betray a liberal bias is in the use of ideological labels. Journalists warn people about “conservative” groups, while the liberal groups they favor aren’t described as liberal, but with ameliorative PR terms like “civil rights groups,” “environmental advocates,” and “women’s groups.” My little media-bias […]
Blacklisting Climate Skeptics Will Not Work
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ Nature Communications has just published an article, “Discrepancy in scientific authority and media visibility of climate change scientists and contrarians,” which contains a list of 386 “climate change contrarians” whom the authors think have undue influence on public discussions about climate change. The study ranks CFACT the world’s most effective climate communicators with Marc Morano […]
Review of the United Kingdom National Health Service webpage ‘Why vaccination is safe and important’ (media reviewed 30 July 2019).
by John Stone As Britain's new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calls for reassuring messaging about vaccination on the web, AoA's British editor looks at an NHS web-page on vaccination safety and finds it full of holes. Unfortunately, the problems with... more »
'My manager asking me for sex': Public servant survey reveals culture of bullying and harassment
"Shocking" allegations of public servants bullying other employees, stealing drugs from hospital trolleys and asking staff for sex have been reported to SA's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC).
Qantas bows to public pressure and lowers regional residents' airfares
Residents in Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Karratha and Kalgoorlie can expect to benefit from the new scheme, pricing airfares to the nearest capital city at a maximum of $800.
Gold Coast stripper faces court over alleged glassing of Neighbours star
Neighbours star Scott McGregor testifies in court about a stripper who allegedly glassed him in a club on Queensland's Gold Coast but denies talking to her in an abusive way.
Just an anomaly? What to make of new study on fluoride and IQ
New research suggests fluoride exposure during pregnancy may affect children's IQ. But experts warn the results should be interpreted with plenty of caution.
As Beijing voices support for Australian protests, Twitter dismantles 200,000 pro-China accounts
Beijing comes out in support of the pro-China demonstrators who clashed with Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide over the weekend.
'She put up a fight': Woman killed while fending off masked intruder, court told
Matthew Ross White pleads not guilty to the murder of Donna Steele, as the Supreme Court in Cairns hears her killing occurred when she fought back during a botched extortion bid.
Meet the next generation of Indigenous artists forging a new path for their work
Where aspiring artists often leave home to pursue a career in a big city, this group of young Indigenous artists from western NSW have made the choice to stay on country to make and sell their art.
How Garma helped an Indigenous millennial strengthen her connection to Country
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Proud Yuin/Kamilaroi woman Tahnee Jash reflects on her pilgrimage from Sydney to remote Arnhem Land to attend the annual Garma Festival and how it replenished her spirit.
Ancient DNA centre head suspended amid review into workplace culture
The University of Adelaide has suspended the head of its ancient DNA laboratory in response to a probe of the facility's "culture".
21st century problems
I recently came across an amusing story out of San Francisco, which nicely illustrates the fact that the 20th century is over. The San Francisco school board is considering painting over a set of murals depicting the life of Washington: More than 100 people crammed shoulder to shoulder in a high school entryway, gazing up […] The post 21st century problems appeared first on Econlib.
USDA finds religious exempt chicken, small operators have pathogen problems
Tests showed a higher than average prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken that is produced under religious exemptions and at low-volume facilities, but the government is not going to propose rules for them. In a process that began in June 2017, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) collected and tested more... Continue Reading
Hepatitis E infections up; Irish warning cites pork as contributor
The Health Protection Surveillance Center in Ireland has issued a warning about hepatitis E and undercooked pork following an increase in the number of people infected during summer and autumn this past year. The agency reported a small increase in clinical notifications during the summer and autumn periods in 2018. Health Protection Surveillance Center (HPSC)... Continue Reading
Norway finds most imported seafood to be compliant
Microorganisms and parasites were only rarely detected in seafood products imported to Norway from third countries in 2018, according to a new report. The document summarizes an ongoing monitoring program for veterinary border control on seafood products imported to Norway from countries outside the EU and European Economic Area in 2018. The Institute of Marine... Continue Reading
The Poet: Rumi, “The Way Things Should”
*“The Way Things Should”* "What will our children do in the morning? Will they wake with their hearts wanting to play, the way wings should? Will they have dreamed the needed flights and gathered the strength from the planets that all men and women need to balance the wonderful charms of the earth so that her power and beauty does not make us forget our own? I know all about the ways of the heart – how it wants to be alive. Love so needs to love that it will endure almost anything, even abuse, just to flicker for a moment. But the sky’s mouth is kind, its song will never hurt you, f... more »
"The Great Thing In This World..."
"I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
"No Room For Cowards..."
"Life has no victims. There are no victims in this life. No one has the right to point fingers at his/her past and blame it for what he/she is today. We do not have the right to point our finger at someone else and blame that person for how we treat others, today. Don’t hide in the corner, pointing fingers at your past. Don’t sit under the table, talking about someone who has hurt you. Instead, stand up and face your past! Face your fears! Face your pain! And stomach it all! You may have to do so kicking and screaming and throwing fits and crying- but by all means- face it! This li... more »
Netanyahu: Israel Election Won’t Stop Gaza War
Netanyahu: Israel Election Won’t Stop Gaza War by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to strike the already-besieged Gaza Strip regardless of the country’s upcoming general election. – Speaking yesterday as he embarked on a two-day visit to Ukraine, Netanyahu said: “I heard comments that I am refraining from a large campaign [in Gaza] because …
Trump Says Likely to Release Mideast Peace Plan After Israel Election
Trump Says Likely to Release Mideast Peace Plan After Israel Election by Reuters , Israel Hayom Staff, https://www.israelhayom.com/ US president says Washington might “release small parts” of plan dubbed “deal of the century” prior to Sept.17 vote. The political aspects of the plan have so far been kept under wraps and no details have been …
China Vows ‘Consequences’ for Taiwan Arms Deal
RT America Published on Aug 19, 2019 Beijing has warned the US that finalizing its arms deal with Taiwan will drastically damage US-China relations. RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports for News.Views.Hughes. end
Protests Rock Hong Kong for 11th Week
RT America Published on Aug 19, 2019 Thousands of demonstrators marched in Hong Kong on Sunday as anti-extradition protests continued on Saturday and Sunday for their 11th straight week. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca reports from China for News.Views.Hughes. end
The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem
The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem by JEFF HALPER, http://www.thenation.com/ The act itself wasn’t unusual. Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes is a routine, almost daily occurrence. What set it apart was the scale, the impunity, and the political implications. – On July 22, the Israeli Civil Administration—that’s the Orwellian term Israel …
US Trying to Win New Cold War with China: Analyst
Press TV Published on Aug 19, 2019 The United States, by making use of President Donald Trump’s harsh military, economic and political approaches towards China, is trying to defeat Beijing in a new Cold War, says American scholar Dennis Etler, predicting total failure for Washington. end
President Trump Demands Powell Fed Cut Rates 100 Basis Points ASAP Plus Restart QE, USD Too Strong?
WallStForMainSt Streamed live 4 hours ago Earlier today President Trump Tweeted (again) demanding 100 basis point rate cuts ASAP and also QE. Trump was also complaining about the relative strength of the US Dollar. The Trade Weighted Dollar Index (US Dollar measured against 26+ other currencies) just hit an all time high of 129.9088 and …
Blueprints of Mind Control: How The Whole World Has Been Brainwashed By The Elites with James True
TheAnarchast Published on May 3, 2019 Anarchast Ep.462 Topics include: government mind control, bioregionalism, a solid gold yoke of blind empathy, pyramid taxation vs regional autonomy, compassion, local currencies, prejudice and supremacy, the nature of real community, polarization, tv programming and reinforcing authority, science and mind control, alchemy and the placebo effect, ancient civilizations, ritual …
Hong Kong’s Billionaires Should Give Up Power to Save the City
I am not sure the HK press dares to say what this article says for fear of offending the billionaires. Young HKers don’t have a bright future because of the control of the billionaire oligarchs. HK is really a place for the very very rich, not for the middle income. Housing is unaffordable. The HK …
Silver Prices Could Explode by Year-End, Here’s Why
Kitco NEWS Published on Aug 19, 2019 Silver has quite a bit of upside potential left, and once the gold-silver ratio breaks below the 200-day moving average, it could be “game on” for silver prices, this according to Phil Streible, Senior Market Strategist of RJO Futures. “I think a $20 year-end target on silver or …
Marin Katusa: US Dollar to Remain Strong, as Gold Continues to Surprise
Palisade Radio Published on Aug 18, 2019 Marin believes the US dollar will continue to do well in spite of overall investor sentiment. Most of the currencies of the world are very screwed up, and the US dollar remains better than the rest. We are in a consolidation period for gold, and there is still …
From ‘Russian Puppet’ to ‘Racist’: NYTimes Seeks to Shift Trump Coverage
RT Published on Aug 19, 2019 Donald Trump has launched another scathing attack on the New York Times, accusing the publication of producing some of the worst journalism in history. The latest outburst came after leaked audio emerged of the paper’s executive editor discussing how to cover the president and his administration in the wake …
"Falling From Grace"
*"Falling From Grace"* by Jeff Thomas "Years ago, Doug Casey mentioned in a correspondence to me, “Empires fall from grace with alarming speed.” Every now and then, you receive a comment that, although it may have been stated casually, has a lasting effect, as it offers uncommon insight. For me, this was one of those and it’s one that I’ve kept handy at my desk since that time, as a reminder. I’m from a British family, one that left the UK just as the British Empire was about to begin its decline. They expatriated to the “New World” to seek promise for the future. As I’ve spent mos... more »
"Where'd It Go?""
“Surveillance video released by the Phoenix Police Department on Sept. 14, 2016, shows the moment three police officers were struck by a car outside a QuikTrip gas station in Phoenix, Arizona. RAW: Phoenix police officers hit by a car in an 'intentional' act- police chief. *GRAPHIC*” *Here’s something else: Go to 1:58 and look at the bottom right picture. Notice the vehicle on the right side as it leaves, moves to central camera focal point, and vanishes. Where’d it go? Suggest you see it full screen... Any comments?* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GAlMoTTZEw
How an Old-School F-104 Could Beat an F-15 In Battle
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/eo/photo/historical-programs/f-104/f-104-starfighter-formation.jpg.pc-adaptive.1920.medium.] Or not? *"I was the flight lead and intended to use as much deception as I could."* The Lockheed F-104 was the first operational fighter capable of sustaining speeds above Mach 2. Thanks to this ability the Starfighter was a huge leap forward when strictly compared to the old subsonic and “forgiving” jets. Nevertheless when the air-to-air engagements took place at subsonic speeds, the la... more »
Could Trump Buy Greenland? Danish Officials Say It's "Not For Sale"
*Melanie Schmitz* *Politics, Atlantic* Could their minds be changed? Greenland is “not for sale,” government officials there said Friday. The response followed a story in The Wall Street Journal Thursday reporting that President Donald Trump had, “with varying degrees of seriousness, repeatedly expressed interest” in purchasing the autonomous Danish territory. Greenland is self-ruling, but relies on Denmark to handle its foreign and security policy issues. According to the report, “In meetings, at dinners and in passing conversations, Mr. Trump has asked advisers whether the U.... more »
How ICE Enforcement Has Changed Under the Trump Administration
*Emily Ryo* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer looks on during an operation in Escondido, California. President Donald Trump has threatened nationwide mass raids by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. While these mass raids have yet to happen, the specter of sweeping immigration raids have stoked fear among immigrants and mobilized immigrant rights advocates across the country. Threats of mass raids in communities at large are representative of how the Trump administration has shifted the focus of immigration enforcement... more »
Germany's Air Force Is Dying: Everything You Need To Know.
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Typhoon_-_RIAT_2016_%2828245432176%29.jpg] Awful. *A February ministry report showed only 39 of 128 Eurofighter jets were available for training and combat use last year on average, and just 26 of 93 older-model Tornado fighter jets.* Head of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz, told 200 industry executives, military officers and lawmakers at an event in Berlin at an event in Berlin on Jun. 27 that the “Luftwaffe is at a low point.” Gerhartz said that his recent inspections of ... more »
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE The US Defense Department announced on Monday the test of a medium-range ground-launched cruise missile, just weeks after tearing up the Cold War-era pact with Russia that eliminated such nuclear-capable weapons https://t.co/VXrgzOwN2I — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 19, 2019 Indonesian authorities say they have regained control after protesters set fire to a local parliament buildinghttps://t.co/Ky5S7NFca6 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 19, 2019 Bahrain becomes first Gulf state to join US, UK coalition against Iran https://t.co/sCw3HKRaC6 — Close Danger (@CloseD...more »
August 20th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #943
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 →
"The Latest Sign That Absolutely Nothing Makes Sense"
*"The Latest Sign That Absolutely Nothing Makes Sense"* by Simon Black "In the latest sign that absolutely nothing makes sense anymore, WeWork filed formal regulatory paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week, officially notifying the world that it will soon be going public. If you haven’t heard of WeWork (or it’s parent – ‘The We Company’), it’s a real estate company that owns practically zero real estate. Instead, they lease vast amounts of office space in commercial buildings on long-term contracts, and then sub-lease that space to individual tenants – ofte... more »
China Posts Another Video Of An Anti-Riot Drill Aimed At Hong Kong Protesters
*Daily Mail:* *China flexes its military muscles in latest anti-riot drill aimed at Hong Kong protesters as 'more than 10,000 paramilitary police officers' wait for Beijing's command near the city's border* * Chinese paramilitary police staged a full-on exercise in Shenzhen on Saturday * Footage shows rows of armoured cars and hundreds of determined officers * Military trucks fitted with water cannons were used to take on 'demonstrators' * Trump yesterday lent his support to the pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters * He said trade talks would be hard to continue if violence is used ... more »
"Negative Interest Rates Are Not Normal"
*"Negative Interest Rates Are Not Normal"* By Bill Bonner "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." - William Shakespeare, Hamlet POITOU, FRANCE – "Every week, we reach new heights of weirdness: the worldwide total of debt trading at negative interest rates rose to $17 trillion… nearly 15% of S&P 500 companies no longer earn enough money to even cover the interest on their loans… the yield on U.S. 30-year bonds fell below 2% – lower than the yield on 30-day Treasury bills… and Danish banks are offering fixed-rate mortgages at zero interest over 20 years. Thanks to negative ra...more »
Quote of the Day
“In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte
Yes, Global Warming is a matter of opinion in Canada
The map above shows the results of a survey in 2015 to measure the distribution of public opinion regarding global warming. A previous post is reprinted below explaining the methods. This post is about the media ruckus due to Elections Canada reminding environmental activists that climate advocacy during the upcoming Parlimentary campaign could be partisan […]
Picture Of The Day
Locals shout at riot police as they chase anti-government protesters down Nathan Road in Mong Kok in Hong Kong, China August 17, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Life in Hong Kong, city of protes*t (Reuters).
Seven West Media crashes to a $444 million loss as TV assets continue to lose value
It might be the most watched TV network, but that has not stopped auditors taking a knife to the value of Seven's TV licences as advertising revenues continue to dry up.
'He's not finished yet': Samantha Knight's mother bids to keep killer in jail
Tess Knight, the mother of nine-year-old Samantha who was kidnapped and murdered in 1986, tells the Supreme Court to keep her daughter's killer in jail.
Abortion bill sparks 'crisis of Government' as Sydney's skies 'choose life'
The NSW Premier delays voting on a bill that would decriminalise abortion as a giant "choose life" sign is written in the sky and the former Minister for Women describes the issue as a "crisis of government".
Pro-Hong Kong protester doxxed after attending Adelaide rally
Just In - 23 hours ago
A pro-Hong Kong protester says she was targeted on social media after attending a pro-democracy rally in Adelaide's CBD last week. A social media expert says the technique of "doxxing" is common, and aimed at silencing critics of Beijing.
Man who orchestrated NT's first known contract killing found dead in prison
Christopher Malyschko was serving a life sentence for arranging the murder of his mother's partner in Katherine in 2011. On Tuesday morning he was found dead in his cell in Darwin's prison.
Mother pleads for daughter's speaking device to be returned
An Adelaide mother has pleaded for a thief to return a device which helps her daughter, who has cerebral palsy, to speak using eye movements.
Tasmanians told to 'tie down their trampolines' as cold fronts approach
Just In - 23 hours ago
Tasmanians should brace for "damaging winds, heavy rain, snow and flooding", with the State Emergency Service urging the public to prepare for two impending cold fronts.
Police to crack down on protesters using 'locking devices' laced with booby traps
Queensland police will be given new powers to target protesters who use "locking devices" that are being laced with booby traps, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.
Vincent O'Dempsey charged over 55-year-old cold case murder
Police allege Mr O'Dempsey killed Vincent Allen, who was last seen alive in 1964. His body has never been found.
Manus Island asylum seekers offered voluntary relocation to Port Moresby
Just In - 23 hours ago
Papua New Guinea's Government offers refugees living at the Manus Island detention centre the opportunity to voluntarily transfer to Port Moresby, in a move one detainee has labelled a "political game".
'Always had a smile on her face': Family distraught as search for missing 3yo ends in tragedy
A three-year-old girl who drowned in a backyard dam at her family's property on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is being remembered as a happy and bright child.
Little Girl Who Couldn’t Speak Tells Therapy Donkey ‘I Love You’
When rescuers found Shocks the donkey, he was lying in a field at a farm in Ireland with a rope tied tightly around his neck. The skin around his neck was covered in lesions and sores from being tethered, and his owner had poured bleach over his wounds, thinking that would help him. Little […] The post Little Girl Who Couldn’t Speak Tells Therapy Donkey ‘I Love You’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Latest map and field update from Khan Sheikhoun battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched their offensive on Sunday evening to capture the key city of Khan Sheikhoun from the jihadist rebel forces in southern Idlib. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army has managed to score several advances around Khan Sheikhoun’s western and northern axes, forcing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-08-18
This is a summary of 2 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Aleppo. Categories covered in this brief: Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army within 1 km of Khan Sheikhoun after new advance Turkish-backed rebels strike […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Defence Ministry Releases Cockpit View of MiG-31BM Training Flight (Video)
*Sputnik:* *Russian Defence Ministry Releases Cockpit View of MiG-31BM Training Flight (Video)* The MiG-31 is an all-weather long-range supersonic interceptor jet. It is designed to intercept and destroy air targets at extremely low, medium, and high altitudes. Its modernised version, the MiG-3BM, has been fitted with a new weapons control system and a more modern radar. Pacific Fleet Naval Aviation MiG-31BM interceptor jets have performed near-space training flights, the broadcaster Zvezda reported posting a video of the drill from inside the cockpit. The footage shows the aircr... more »
US Army REcruit Gets His First Haircut In 15 Years In Order To Enlist In The Army
*Daily Mail:* *Shear bravery: Army recruit, 23, gets his hair cut for the first time in 15 YEARS so he can enlist in the military* * Reynaldo Arroyo, 23, was shown getting his first haircut in 15 years Thursday * Arroyo needed to get his hair lopped off so that he could enlist in the Army * A video showed Arroyo laughing as he got several feet of hair cut off * It was revealed that he would donate his hair to the Locks of Love charity A 23-year-old Army recruit got his first haircut in 15 years so that he could enlist in the military. The Salt Lake City Army Recruiting Battalio... more »
Tuesday August 20th – 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 →
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Discusses China, Hong Kong, Huawei and Iran…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sits down for a wide-ranging interview with Martha MacCallum to discuss ongoing multi-layered issues between the U.S. and China.
Epstein Signed Will 2 Days Before Jailhouse Suicide
Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he killed himself in jail, new court records show, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over the financier’s fortune.
Another Trump Mental Illness: Severe Paranoia
Trump has always believed that if you talk something up enough you can make it happen. It's different from just plain lying and different from gaslighting. It's a form of manipulation common in the New York City business world. On Sunday he told reporters, "I don't think we're having a recession. We're doing tremendously well. Our consumers are rich. I gave a tremendous tax cut and they're loaded up with money." Loaded? I wonder how many of his supporters in the farm belt or the rust belt feel loaded with money. He repeated the talking point according to CNN, on the tarmac as he w... more »
Iraqi Assyrian Girl Learns Spiritual Warfare on Mosul Battlefield
Assyrian International News Agency - 1 day ago
Hala Goro. ( Photo courtesy of Hala Goro)For most Western readers, a glimpse of the city of Mosul, Iraq, reveals nothing short of complete devastation. A great majority of the once-thriving Christian population in the city remain exiled, in fear of a resurgence of Islamic terror.
Back in 2016, an F-22 Raptor Lost Its Stealth
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/thenationalguard/7196609062/sizes/h/] Why? *However Lockheed Martin claims that has developed a new, more resistant coating which will be applied to all F-22s during maintenance operations. * The U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, which are taking part in military operation in Syria, have started to lose their radar-absorbing coating. As reported by Aviation Week in fact the radar-absorbing coating, that hides the Raptor from radars, warped and started to peel off. According to the USAF ... more »
Whistleblower just exposed North Dakota spill on par with Exxon Valdez -- Desmog Blog
Whistleblower just exposed North Dakota spill on par with Exxon Valdez Did North Dakota Regulators Hide an Oil and Gas Industry Spill Larger Than Exxon Valdez?By Justin Nobel • Monday, August 19, 2019 Desmog Blog In July 2015 workers at the Garden Creek I Gas Processing Plant, in Watford City, North Dakota, noticed a leak in a pipeline and reported a spill to the North Dakota
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, August 20, 2019
[image: São Paulo dance scene, contemporary dance in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Cafuá (Consolação) – The Cafuá party is back to the bustling Rua Augusta with the best of Brazilian music. DJs Tiago Costa, Birão Ramin, and a surprise guest DJ will […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, August 20, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Luedji Luna (Centro) - Bahian singer Luedji Luna will be performing this Tuesday in Sesc. Luna will present her latest work, "Um Corpo no Mundo", with compositions of her […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
big breakthrough claimed for hydrogen fuel
Scientists said Tuesday they have developed a way of extracting hydrogen from oil without releasing greenhouse gases--a breakthrough they hailed as a “silver bullet” for cleaner energy and the climate…. Now a group of Canadian engineers say they have come up with a method of getting hydrogen directly from oil sands and oil fields, while leaving carbon dioxide and methane in the ground…. “Low-cost hydrogen from oil fields with no emissions can power the whole world using mostly existing infrastructure,” Grant Strem, CEO of Proton Technologies AG, the Swiss firm that is commercial... more »
Comparing The Heatwaves of 1990 and 2019
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? ? As we know, Britain recorded its hottest day on record in Cambridge last month. But does this mean that it was the hottest day for the country as a whole? I now have the data from the Met Office,…
Research suggests that women who live in areas with high levels of external night/street lights have a higher risk of breast cancer.
The results of several studies suggest that women who work at night — factory workers, doctors, nurses, and police officers, for example — have a higher risk of breast cancer compared to women who work during the day. Other research suggests that women who live in areas with high levels of external light at night … Continue reading Research suggests that women who live in areas with high levels of external night/street lights have a higher risk of breast cancer. →
World Government & why the role of the UN is not really peace keeping as claimed
From amazingdiscoveries.org By Professor Walter J. Veith, PhD The concept of a one-world government is not new. Winston Churchill said, “The creation of an authoritative world order is the ultimate aim toward which we must strive,”i and Charles De Gaulle was convinced that “Nations must unite in a world government or perish.”ii Just like the religious unity … Continue reading World Government & why the role of the UN is not really peace keeping as claimed →
Mainstream is now telling us our children are born with lower IQ due to climate change … no mention of fluoride
Beating the climate drum again. The peddlers of the climate change ruse are getting desperate. Lamestream is now pushing low IQs onto climate. No mention of fluoride’s part in lowering IQ. No mention either of weather manipulation aka geoengineering. If you’re taken in by the propaganda you need to listen to the Australian Senator’s recent … Continue reading Mainstream is now telling us our children are born with lower IQ due to climate change … no mention of fluoride →
On Lifelong Members of Philosophical Movements
Being the lifelong member of a philosophical movement is not a sign of genuine interest in philosophy—it is a sign of contempt for it. The lifelong members of a philosophical movement are not interested in discovering the philosophical truth; they seldom do any in-depth study of philosophy; their aim is to be the loyal devotees of their movement. Loyalty to the movement and its leaders, and not to philosophical knowledge and creativity, is for them the highest achievement. To them philosophy starts and ends with the teachings of the leaders of their movement—defending their movement... more »
11 Reasons Why So Many Experts Believe That A U.S. 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... more »
The Oligarchy’s Plans For Our Future Keep Getting Dumber
It’s rare to get a billionaire to share their grand plans for the future, which is weird because billionaires pretty much rule the world. Whenever they do, though, it’s always something incredibly sociopathic, like replacing all jobs with billionaire-owned automation/AI and giving people a Universal […]
A Closer Look At China's Fleet Of Helicopter Carriers And Amphibious Assault Ships
China is going to war soon. Here are some of their new fleets: -Type 075 helicopter landing ship -Type 071 Yuzhao amphibious transport ship -Type 001 aircraft carrier#China #SouthChinaSea #Warfare #OneBeltOneRoad #us #canada #russia pic.twitter.com/I1ujB1G0Bk — qWaga (@sciencehate) April 30, 2019 *Sputnik:* *China’s Building Hidden Carrier Fleet* (Photos) While there has been ample focus on China’s few but ever-larger fixed-wing aircraft carriers, comparatively little attention has been paid to a host of helicopter carriers and amphibious assault ships that pose a far greater dang... more »
Fremantle sack coach Ross Lyon as club boss admits Dockers 'haven't performed'
Just In - 1 day ago
After an underwhelming season, the Fremantle Dockers sack their coach of eight years Ross Lyon and chief executive Steve Rosich will also depart in an attempt to revive the club's flagging fortunes.
NRL player Jack de Belin to face trial shortly before start of 2020 season
Rugby league player Jack de Belin will stand trial on sexual assault charges in March next year, just two weeks before the start of the 2020 NRL season.
Former fugitive Jonathan Dick faces fresh stalking, attempted murder charges
Former fugitive Jonathan Dick is charged with stalking and attempted murder, a day after he was arrested in Melbourne CBD and charged with murdering his brother in a Melbourne shopping centre more than two years ago.
'Crossing the line': Pro-China death threat poster guarded by uni security
A poster declaring protesters should "take back your Hong Kong independence speech if you don't want to die" in the foyer of the University of Technology Sydney is guarded, mistakenly, by security guards for several days.
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