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Joseph Mifsud, British Intel Asset, Not Russia's Boy
[image: undefined] Joseph Mifsud, the Maltese Diplomat who reportedly told George Papadopoulos that Russia had Hillary's emails, was a British intelligence asset. But the Brits did not keep Mifsud for themselves. They offered him to the CIA and the FBI, and those two US agencies, in a coordinated effort, relied on Mifsud to entrap Papadopoulos and to manufacture a Russian collusion case against the Trump Campaign. Mifsud's job was simple - dangle the possibility of getting Hillary's emails from the Russians, offer up meetings with Russian Government officials and introduce Papadopo... more »
Former NBC News Reporter Says Medics at the Charlottesville Crash Told Her Police Forced Them to Stop Working On Heather Heyer, Which Led to Her Death
Former NBC News reporter Mary Emily O'Hara says she "had exclusive interviews with medics who said state police forced them to stop working on [Heather Heyer] after the crash" -- and they believed that they could have saver otherwise. Her news story was "canceled" by her employer.
JAMA Pediatrics Publishes Study Linking Fluoride During Pregnancy to Decreased IQ in Children
Water fluoridation is supplied to about 66% of US residents, 38% of Canadian residents, and 3% of European residents. The researchers found that for every 1 mg/L average increase in fluoride intake by a mother, there was a 3.7-point drop in the child’s IQ.
71% of Americans Don’t Believe Jeffrey Epstein Committed Suicide. Epstein Signed a New Will 2 Days Before His Death.
Epstein signed a new will, with assets valued at $577 million, just two days before his alleged suicide. He appointed two of his long-term attorneys, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, as executors. Epstein's assets were reportedly placed in a trust, which may make it difficult for his victims to collect damages.
Rio de Janeiro State has R$118 Billion Debt to the Federal Government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The State of Rio has an accumulated debt of R$118 billion (US$29.5 billion) to the federal government, as reported by the State Treasury Secretary, Luiz Cláudio Rodrigues de Carvalho, during a public hearing of the Budget and Tax Committees of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) on August […] The post Rio de Janeiro State has R$118 Billion Debt to the Federal Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 20th 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 […]
Facebook Audit Fails To Address Conservative Censorship Concerns
By Corinne Weaver ~ Facebook released its official report about accusations of bias from conservatives — only it bears no resemblance to the similar audit it did for the left. The company didn’t actually admit conservative concerns about censorship were valid in the new report. Former Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl released his long-awaited report […]
Petitioning Against Climate Alarmism Goes Global
By Larry Bell ~ 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.” Briefly summarized, the request for consideration conveys five urgent messages: Climate change is real and has been occurring with nature-driven cold […]
Modi Breaks The Ice With Trump — And Stands To Gain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision on August 19 to telephone US President Donald Trump has been a smart diplomatic move. Trump had told Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on August 16 that he’d speak to Modi on Kashmir and India-Pakistan tensions. Modi didn’t wait for the call; he reached out […]
Shale Bleeds Cash Despite Best Quarter In Years
Quelle surprise! The shale industry is still a big loser.
Fire! The U.S. Navy Wants the Littoral Combat Ship To Fight in 'Blue Water Warfare'
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: Stahlkocher [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)]] Can it manage it? *While the LCS does not have Vertical Launch Systems, Navy officials tell Warrior Maven that the HELLFIRE can fire from canisters beneath the surface of the ship.* Destroying enemy helicopters on the open sea, hitting attacking enemy drones and countering opposing surface ships from safer stand-off distances are all combat missions now being emphasized by the Navy as it prepares its Littoral Combat Ship for massive “blue water” warfare - an effort... more »
EPA-Funded Research: Climate Change Will Worsen Lung Disease for Americans
*E.A. Crunden* *Environment, World* By as much as a pack of cigarettes a day. Air pollution, especially one type that is worsening with global warming, can accelerate lung disease as quickly as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, new research released Tuesday shows. The study published on August 13 in the journal *JAMA* by researchers at the University of Washington, Columbia University, and the University at Buffalo, doubles down on the link between air pollutants and lung disease. It also emphasizes the connection between the lung ailment emphysema and pollution from ground-le... more »
The Ultimate Military Combination: A-10 Warthogs and U.S. Special Forces
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: Jon 'ShakataGaNai' Davis [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]] Here is how they went to war together. *The two Hog drivers located one of the snipers position and to confirm that it was the right building, Balz shot a rocket at it. Then Wedge, followed by Stock, fired about two hundreds rounds at the target, destroying the building.* The now deactivated 103rd Fighter Squadron (FS) from 111th Fighter Wing (FW) has been among the first squadrons to take part in the war against terrorism after the 9/11 attacks... more »
The Afghan Taliban's War Against ISIS is Just Beginning
*Ali M. Latifi* *Security, Asia* The next stage of the war in Afghanistan. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — This week was supposed to have been one of celebration in Afghanistan, as this nation of 32 million people marks the centennial of its independence from British rule. But tragedy struck just two days before anniversary observances. A suicide bomber, allegedly a member of the Islamic State group, detonated a vest loaded with explosives in the middle of a wedding attended by more than 800 people on Saturday. Even in this city plagued by years of violence, the attack in western Kabul wa... more »
This Massive C-5 Galaxy Almost Crashed. It Would Have Been a Disaster
*Dario Leone* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/aero/photo/c5/c5.jpg] Here is what went down--almost. *The crew arrived at Diego at night and in generally visual conditions. However, the only clouds for 100-miles enveloped them as they configured and approached the Final Approach Fix (FAF) for the landing runway.* Jay Lacklen is a former C-5 pilot with 12,500 flying hours and the author of two books, Flying the Line: An Air Force Pilot’s Journey and Flying the Line: An Air Force Pilot’s Journey Volume Two: Military Airlift Comman... more »
A Zen Proverb About Change
*Change how you see and see how you change.* A Zen Proverb
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From Jenna Orkin Indians plant 220 million trees in single day to combat climate change Half A Billion Bees Drop Dead In Brazil Amid Jump In Pesticide Use Water in Alaska So Hot, It's Killing Large Numbers of Salmon The farmers who worry about our phone batteries Militarization Of North Australia Is A Must To Win A War Against China, ReportBeijing's Secret Plan B: Converting Shenzhen Into The New Hong KongRecords: Epstein signed will 2 days before suicide Sweden: Robberies Targeting Children Hit New Record High UK "Extremely Concerned" After Hong Kong Consulate Worker Reportedly De... more »
Body found during search for teenager in Sunshine Coast bushland
Search crews looking for 14-year-old Michael Ryan, who disappeared a fortnight ago on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, find a body.
Tasmanian Labor's Scott Bacon to quit Parliament
Tasmanian Labor MP Scott Bacon is planning to announce his retirement from State Parliament in the coming days.
'It's a waste for us': Union says local workers will miss out on Mortal Kombat action
It was meant to provide hundreds of jobs for South Australians, but the arts and entertainment union says watered down SA film rules will see local workers miss out on the Mortal Kombat action.
Chinese army may enter Hong Kong to 'quell' protests, adviser to Carrie Lam warns
An adviser to Hong Kong's leader cautions Beijing's military forces, currently training across the border in Shenzhen, could intervene if pro-democracy rallies cause further disruption.
As a witness at George Pell's trial, I saw first-hand the strength of his victim
In the end, just as in the beginning, this was a case about two little boys and their battle with the world's third most-senior Catholic. And today, child protection won, writes Louise Milligan.
SA Government settles RAH compensation case over defects and running costs
Treasurer Rob Lucas announces the State Government has reached an agreement with the consortium running the Royal Adelaide Hospital to end a legal dispute before it goes to court.
Musical Interlude: Gov't Mule, "Banks Of The Deep End", "Forevermore"
Gov't Mule, "Banks Of The Deep End" ○ Gov't Mule, "Forevermore" "Warren Haynes is an American musician, singer and songwriter. Haynes is best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the jam band Gov't Mule. Early in his career he was a guitarist for David Allan Coe* and The Dickey Betts Band." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Haynes ○ *David Allan Coe! LOL, OMG... I could never, ever play any of his songs here, but if you like the rough-edged comedy of Richard Pryor you might like David Allan Coe. "And also to you, Mr... more »
Fire Outbreaks Increase Significantly in Brazil; São Paulo Darkened
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The frequency of fire outbreaks in Brazil this year has increased by 82 percent as compared to 2018. This year there have been 71,497 incidents from January 2019 to August 2019, as compared to 39,194 reported last year. This is the highest number that has been recorded in Brazil in […] The post Fire Outbreaks Increase Significantly in Brazil; São Paulo Darkened appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Companies Have Raised Over US$5 Billion in the U.S. in Three Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first seven months of this year, two Brazilian companies were listed in the United States: Linx, a software company, and Afya, a medical education company. They are the latest in a surge that began in 2017 and has raised US$5.3 billion (R$21.2 billion) for Brazilian companies through eight […] The post Brazilian Companies Have Raised Over US$5 Billion in the U.S. in Three Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Artsy Rio: “Forever Bicycles” and Other Exhibitions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In theory, the largest Ai Weiwei exhibition circling through Brazil starts this Wednesday, August 21st, in Rio. In practice, as of last week, those passing by the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB), have already seen and interacted . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Artsy Rio: “Forever Bicycles” and Other Exhibitions appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Hosts Unprecedented Exhibition by American Artist Man Ray
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - "I paint what cannot be photographed, that which comes from the imagination or from dreams, or from an unconscious drive. I photograph the things that I do not wish to paint, the things which already have an existence," said Man Ray (1890-1976), who was a painter and a photographer, filmmaker and […] The post São Paulo Hosts Unprecedented Exhibition by American Artist Man Ray appeared first on The Rio Times.
Entrepreneur Confidence Index on the Rise, for Third Consecutive Month
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Industry Entrepreneur Confidence Index (ICEI) rose again and reached 59.4 points in August. This is the indicator's third consecutive increase above the historical average of 54.5 points. "Confidence remains high," notes a survey released on Tuesday, August 20th, by the National Confederation of The post Entrepreneur Confidence Index on the Rise, for Third Consecutive Month appeared first on The Rio Times.
Shell Open Air Cinema Displays Marvel Movies and Classics in São Paulo
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Between September 11th and 29th, São Paulo will host an open-air cinema that will be screening several movies: classics, superheroes, and even horror. The Shell Open Air will be set up at the city's Jockey Club The post Shell Open Air Cinema Displays Marvel Movies and Classics in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chocolate Festival Comes to Nova Friburgo in Rio State Next Weekend
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ready your stomach and diet as of August 26th because the 9th edition of the Festival do Chocolate de Nova Friburgo ("Nova Friburgo Chocolate Festival") will take place from August 23rd to 25th. The event, which last year gathered over 20,000 people over three days, takes place at the Casa […] The post Chocolate Festival Comes to Nova Friburgo in Rio State Next Weekend appeared first on The Rio Times.
Singer Dido in Brazil for the First Time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There are two recurring flags in Dido's concerts: "White Flag," the song in which she hesitates to raise the white cloth of loving peace, and that unmistakable green and yellow one. "There's always a Brazilian fan with the flag somewhere," comments the singer. The Londoner will finally perform her first […] The post Singer Dido in Brazil for the First Time appeared first on The Rio Times.
Partial Block of Marginal Pinheiros for Construction on Rail Line 17-Ouro
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Marginal Pinheiros freeway, in the direction of Castello Branco, will be partially closed between Tuesday, August 20th and Friday, August 23rd due to construction works on rail Line 17-Ouro, which will connect Congonhas Airport to CPTM ("São Paulo Metropolitan . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Partial Block of Marginal Pinheiros for Construction on Rail Line 17-Ouro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Criminal convictions top FSIS Quarterly Enforcement Report
The USDA’s quarterly report of enforcement activities by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is topped off by the criminal conviction of Antillio Graniello. The U.S. District Court for the Nothern District of Georgia convicted and sentenced Graniello to six months in prison on June 27. He was an official of Amigos Meat Distributors... Continue Reading
FDA finds violations at airline caterer, seafood firm, tahini importer
The Food and Drug Administration recently sent warning letters to a tahini importer in Florida in relation to an outbreak, and a seafood processor and airline caterer in California, because inspectors found significant violations of U.S. food safety laws at their operations. Businesses have 15 days to respond in writing to the FDA after receiving a warning... Continue Reading
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* While both houses of Congress enjoy their extended Official August Goof-Off rather than return to Washington to address the crisis of gun violence and the crisis of the existence of Trump in the White House, the mayhem status quo continues, but, hey, Congress loves the status quo, especially Republicans when it comes to guns and bullets flying all over America ("Yay!"), and improving the wellness and healthcare for Americans ("Boo!"). If you've chosen the Republican lifestyle, the more coughing you hear and the more blood that is spilled the better. More mass-shootings m... more »
"And I Laugh..."
"And I laugh, I can still laugh, who can't laugh when the whole thing is so ridiculous that only the insane, the clowns, the half-wits, the cheaters, the whores, the horseplayers, the bankrobbers, the poets... are interesting?" - Charles Bukowski
The Poet: David Whyte, "The Opening of Eyes"
*"The Opening of Eyes"* "That day I saw beneath dark clouds The passing light over the water, And I heard the voice of the world speak out. I knew then as I have before, Life is no passing memory of what has been, Nor the remaining pages of a great book Waiting to be read. It is the opening of eyes long closed. It is the vision of far off things, Seen for the silence they hold. It is the heart after years of secret conversing Speaking out loud in the clear air. It is Moses in the desert fallen to his knees Before the lit bush. It is the man throwing away his shoes As if to enter heaven ... more »
"A Cobbled Together Mess"
*"A Cobbled Together Mess"* by Mr Morphed "One commodity is in short supply these days, thinking. Humans all have an identical organ in their cranium but the use of it swings from the barely to weird to outlandish. Something to consider is the difference between the brain and the mind. Don't spend too much time on this though, as it will drive one towards the deep end. The brain absorbs information and stores it in different locations, while the mind collects this information and life's events into a mishmash with jumbled feelings and births a personality. This is what creates an i... more »
QM "also" applies to the Universe
Critics of quantum mechanics are wrong about everything that is related to foundations of physics and quite often, they please their readers with the following: Physics has been in a crisis since 1927. You can help to end it if you accept [all the fragmented pottery I am writing now]. Amen. That's what you can read on the front flap of a new book by a Californian would-be quantum physicist. You may see that they 1) resemble fanatical religious believers or their postmodern, climate alarmist imitators or the typical propaganda tricksters in totalitarian regimes. They tell you that the... more »
Is the era of “Red versus Yellow” over in Thailand?
ยุคของ “แดง ปะทะ เหลือง” ในประเทศไทยจบแล้วจริงหรือ? The post Is the era of “Red versus Yellow” over in Thailand? appeared first on New Mandala.
"The Things We Beg For..."
“These are the things we beg for. A root canal, an I.R.S. audit, coffee spilled on our clothes. When the really terrible things happen, we start begging the god we don't believe in to bring back the little horrors, and take away this. It seems quaint now, doesn't it? The flood in the kitchen, the poison oak, the fight that leaves you shaking with rage. Would it have helped if we could see what else was coming? Would we have known that those were the best moments of our lives?” - “Meredith”, “Grey’s Anatomy”
U.S. Defense Intelligence Chief: 'China Plans To Use Information To 'Dominate In The Future'
*Washington Examiner: **China plans to use information to 'dominate in the future,' says defense intelligence chief* China's government plans to leverage the growing data industry and cutting-edge technologies as part of its strategy to get an edge on its competitors, according to the Department of Defense's intelligence chief. The data industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, set to reach $100 billion by 2020, and China is laser-focused on using it to its advantage when competing with the U.S., according to Army Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, the director of the De... more »
Release of the Week: Snowy Egrets and Black-crowned Night-Herons
With supporters looking on, another group of Snowy Egrets and Black-crowned Night Herons, were released back to the wild last week at Arrowhead Marsh in Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline. Most of the released birds were part of the Oakland Heronry Rescue that began on July 10th after a large ficus tree containing a […]
Quote of the Day
Judas Iscariot would be the Patrol Saint of social justice. Archbishop Fulton Sheen – speaking about those who promote false compassion and those who “care” for humanity while ignoring the truths of God.
Lie For Your Freedom? Why A Jailed Saudi Dissident Refused To Say She Wasn't Tortured
*D. Parvaz* *Saudi Arabia, undefined* Saudi Arabia has not been known to treat dissidents kindly. It’s been over a year since women have been allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, but several of the activists who brought about that change are still locked up awaiting trial. And now, the family of one of the activists, Loujain al-Hathloul, says that the Saudi government offered to release her if she promises to deny allegations of torture while in prison. Al Hathloul’s siblings took to Twitter on Tuesday to share what they knew about the proposal put forth by the Saudi authorities: ... more »
These are the Deadliest .308 Rifles on the Planet
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.primaryweapons.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/k/mk216_mod2-m_rifle_45.jpg] Killers. *A solid case can be made that the .308 semi-automatic rifle is the most versatile centerfire rifle that you can own today.* Are you on the market for a .308 semi-automatic rifle? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that there are several high quality choices for you available on the marketplace, which each offer excellent performance, accuracy, durability, and reliability. There are three models tha... more »
Course Change: President Trump No Longer Wants Enhanced Background Checks
*Zack Ford* *Politics, United States* The violence will continue. It has only been two weeks since President Donald Trump formally addressed the nation in the wake of deadly shootings in El Paso, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; and Gilroy, California. But on Sunday, not long after he initially showed support for enhanced background checks, the president suddenly reversed course, suggesting any momentum for passing any meaningful legislation to curb gun violence may have already dissipated. Speaking to the press before returning to Washington from vacation at his golf resort in Bedminster, ... more »
Stem Cells Could Regenerate Organs – But Only If the Body Won’t Reject Them
*Tobias Deuse* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Lab-grown organs may not be so easy to transplant into a patient. Many of the most common diseases, like heart failure, liver failure, Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, occur when cells or whole organs fail to do their job. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if it were possible to replace cells in these defunct organs? That is exactly what physician-scientists in the field of regenerative medicine are trying to do. I am a surgeon and stem cell scientist and am interested in regenerating failing organs with stem cells – because fo... more »
These are the Strangest SR-71 Spy Plane Missions Ever
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/eo/photo/webt/WEBT-SR-71-space.jpg.pc-adaptive.full.medium.jpeg] Fastest plane, weird missions. *Russian and Chinese trawlers patrolled the seas near the base at Okinawa and carefully monitored all U.S. flights. Because of the nature of this particular mission, it was decided that the flight occur with a higher than normal load of 65,000 pounds of fuel, and under radio silence. The following stories appear in John Altson book The Black Line.* Four Concurrent Emergencies on Landin... more »
Tweets For Today
"The situation has evolved into a war in Hong Kong society": Die-hard protesters voice their motivations and frustrations through a developing pro-democracy movement. @yananw reports. https://t.co/Zf9TVtPCxt — The Associated Press (@AP) August 20, 2019 #UPDATE Australia is to join the US-led mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with Iran https://t.co/8esBdELIeu — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 21, 2019 Pence: U.S. Space Command to launch next week pic.twitter.com/F7SiGVS5hv — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 21, 2019 "Oh, we're tak... more »
"GDP Ain’t What it Used to Be!"
*"GDP Ain’t What it Used to Be!"* by Knave Dave “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” – Yogi Berra "Let me help remove the rose-colored glasses for anyone who still thinks GDP this year is good. First, GDP growth in the first quarter was not “great” as I’ve heard some claiming. It was, by US historical standards, mediocre. Second, the biggest tax cuts in history only got us down to 2.9% GDP growth for 2018. GDP growth had been pegged originally around 3.1%, but that was revised down, as is usually the case. Every administration tends to estimate GDP on the rosy side because bad n... more »
Convicted paedophile George Pell loses appeal but certain to appeal to the High Court of Australia
George Pell has lost his appeal in the Supreme Court of Victoria today (21/8/19) and will stay in jail for at least a minimum jail term of three years and eight months. […]
"The President Will Do Whatever It Takes to Get the Fed to Further Cut Rates"
*"The President Will Do Whatever It Takes * *to Get the Fed to Further Cut Rates"* By Bill Bonner "And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee." – Jesus POITOU, FRANCE – "The big event this week is the Federal Reserve meeting in Jackson Hole. That is probably what is behind the rally of the last few days; big traders are front-running the Fed. Everybody thinks the Fed largely controls the U.S. economy and stock market. And everybody thinks cutting rates is good for both. And everybody knows Jerome Powell is not going to disappoint them. The only argument, led ... more »
'A pressure cooker for dark urges': Tasmania proving to be perfect backdrop for gothic horror
Forget sunny skies and glistening beaches — it's Tasmania's bleak, austere and gloomy locations which are drawing in film and television producers, with their creations having such a unique look and feel that experts have coined a name for the sub genre — Tassie Noir.
PNG rejects Australian Government's move to deport Gus Kuster
An attempt by Australian authorities to deport a convicted criminal to Papua New Guinea fails when authorities in that country refuse the man entry and vow to send him back to Australia.
Stripped to the last bolt: Neglected steam train back on track and back to work
An unwanted steam locomotive that was left to rust has become a symbol of pride for a Queensland town, thanks to years of painstaking restoration work.
Accused murderer changes plea, admits to killing Cooktown woman Donna Steele
A man accused of murdering a woman in Far North Queensland changes his plea to guilty two days into his Supreme Court trial and will face sentencing this morning.
Koala poo transplants can modify the taste preferences of this fussy marsupial
Some koalas may be pickier eaters than others due to the mix of microbes in their lower gastrointestinal tract, but faecal transplants could help them diversify their diet, a new study suggests.
Former Surf Life Saving boss charged over 'brazen' $2.7m charity fraud
A former senior manager of Surf Life Saving NSW has been charged with more than 50 offences relating to an alleged multi-million fraud against the charity which police describe as "complex and sustained".
'My journey has not been an easy one': Former choirboy abused by George Pell responds
The former choirboy sexually abused by Cardinal George Pell welcomes the dismissal of Pell's appeal and says he hopes the "stressful" court process has come to an end.
Gulf Frontier Days Festival provides medicine for the heart and soul
This year's Gulf Frontier Days Festival attracted Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world.
Ute goes up in flames on suburban street, killing 22yo lawn mowing contractor
Witnesses say neighbours tried in vain to rescue a man from a burning vehicle after the ute exploded on a Cairns street, describing the scene as "horrific".
This is the reasoning a Victorian court gave for dismissing George Pell's appeal
Here is the full judgment summary of Chief Justice Anne Ferguson, Justice Chris Maxwell and Justice Mark Weinberg in Cardinal George Pell's appeal against convictions over historic child sexual offences.
Steve Smith's absence at Headingley is sad for the Ashes — but good for cricket
While some will lament the absence of Steve Smith in a critical contest in Australia's most famous sporting rivalry, a look at the basics of concussion management show the risks of an early return were too great, writes Andrew McGarry.
Council hands out $700 debit cards to help farmers and stimulate local economy
Wellington Shire Council in Victoria's Gippsland region gives eligible farmers $700 pre-loaded debit cards to provide some financial relief and stimulate the local economy.
Victorian Premier issues Western Hwy protesters ultimatum over sacred tree stalemate
The clock is ticking on a final ultimatum given to protesters trying to block Victoria's $692 million Western Highway upgrade.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, August 21, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Jungle Free (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Jungle Free party invites you to dance all night long, with DJ Dudv spinning the hottest pop-rock hits. What’s more, there will be promotions […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, August 21, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, August 21, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: III Piano Week EMESP and JazzB (República) – There will be a special event this Wednesday at Jazz B: the third piano week, in partnership with EMESP Tom Jobim school […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, August 21, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. And Middle Eastern Oil Producers Are Now Competing For Asian Markets
A general view of a crude oil importing port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Nov. 9, 2008. China is a major importer of Iranian oil. *Houston Chronicle/Bloomberg*:* U.S. oil challenges Mideast sellers with Asian trading debut* The rivalry between U.S. and Middle Eastern oil producers has jumped a notch as American crude makes its way right to the heart of Asia, the world’s most-prized energy market. Royal Dutch Shell Plc has offered a cargo of U.S. West Texas Intermediate Midland crude that’s priced off the Dubai benchmark in its debut during Asian hours on S&P Global Platts... more »
Possible outbreak-related Listeria contamination found by Canada in nearly 68 tons of Georgia poultry products
Tip Top Poultry, Inc., in Rockmart, GA. has recalled approximately 135,810 pounds of fully cooked poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The mistake was discovered on August 17, 2019, when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified FSIS that... Continue Reading
Jepstein - The Roundtable Discussion
It is now a conspiracy theory that Jepstein is in a witness protection program. When does a bird sing? Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms alleged violation caught on video in Meng Wanzhou arrest
*Circumstances of Meng Wanzhou's Arrest* *are considered **a violation of her* *charter rights **according to her lawyers* Watch the above news video before it's taken down. According to a CTV report, Meng Wanzhou's lawyers are submitting that her Charter rights were violated when she was held for three hours and her devices searched by border security [and who knows else] at the Vancouver airport BEFORE being told she was under arrest. The most interesting part of this story is that the lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are seeking more information about the night of her arrest, specifica... more »
Picture Of The Day
The Air Force Thunderbirds sit on the tarmac as explosions go off during the 2019 Sioux Falls Airshow in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Courtesy U.S. Air National Guard/Duane Duimstra *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Editor's Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
Watch: Video of a Greek Man Condemning Violence in Hong Kong Goes Viral in China 希臘大叔澳洲街頭怒懟港獨
CGTN Published on Aug 19, 2019 A group of Hong Kong protesters staged a rally in Australia and a Greek passerby shared his view. He condemned the Hong Kong protests and countered the demonstrators by yelling: “You think this (is) going to save Hong Kong? This is ruining Hong Kong. This is wrong.” The video …
Hong Kong Police Officer: Abuse of My Family is Unacceptable 香港警司：絕唔容忍對我家人暴力
CGTN Published on Aug 19, 2019 An anonymous Hong Kong police officer has told CGTN exclusively that he and his family have been abused by radical protesters. His personal information has also been released on the Internet. “You can identify me with my job. But if you take aim at my wife or my children, …
The US Dollar Is On Life Support – Got Gold?
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Premiered 7 hours ago Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook What is at the core of the latest turmoil in markets? Is it a trade war? Is it a yield curve inversion? Or is it something far more simple…like the fact that the US Dollar is on life support? …
Bonds, Gold Resistance Level, Portfolio Building… Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM Trading Streamed live 5 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/bonds… Question 1. Preston A: The 2 and 10 year bond inverted today, but briefly. Does it matter that it only stayed inverted a short time? And in general, does the length of a 2/10 inversion make any difference to the length or …
‘Anti-China’ Rallies in Hong Kong Accused of Pro-American Bias
RT Published on Aug 20, 2019 The protest movement in Hong Kong started back in June over draft legislation permitting the extradition of suspects to mainland China but has since broadened to other political issues. end
US And Israel Conduct Joint Tanker Hijacking Exercise
RT Published on Aug 20, 2019 The Israeli military released footage on Tuesday showing a joint US-Israeli military exercise last week. The video showed Israeli soldiers and US Navy Special Forces parachuting, swimming, and rappelling from a helicopter to board a vessel resembling an oil tanker. The drill, dubbed ‘Noble Rose’, simulates the recovery of …
US Axis of Aggression in Gulf
US Axis of Aggression in Gulf by Finian Cunningham, Information Clearing House August 15, 2019 “Information Clearing House” – When Washington announced a few weeks ago the formation of a maritime “international coalition” to “protect shipping” in the Persian Gulf, many observers were skeptical. Now skepticism has rightly turned to alarm, as the proposed US-led “coalition” …
Devil’s Advocate: Are Satanists Now the Good Guys in the Fight Against the Evangelical Right?
Satanism: the inversion of reality. Good is Evil. Evil is Good. God is Satan, Satan is God blasphemy. Illuminist social engineers rule this world by subtlety and deception! – Devil’s Advocate: Are Satanists Now the Good Guys in the Fight Against the Evangelical Right? by Steve Rose, https://www.theguardian.com/international Over the past century of popular culture, …
Trump Says Next Stage of Mideast Peace Plan to Emerge After Israeli Elections
Trump Says Next Stage of Mideast Peace Plan to Emerge After Israeli Elections by MEE staff, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ Much-anticipated political elements of ‘deal of the century’ delayed by uncertainty surrounding Israel’s re-run polls – The United States’ much-feted, much-maligned Middle East peace plan won’t be rolled out until after Israel’s 17 September elections, President Donald Trump …
Bundesbank Warns German Economy Could Enter Recession — Are We Heading for a Global Recession? – BBC Newsnight
Bloomberg Markets and Finance Published on Aug 19, 2019 Aug.19 — Germany’s central bank offered a warning that the nation’s economy could be about to tip into recession. Bloomberg’s Matt Miller reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” BBC Newsnight Published on Aug 16, 2019 Financial markets have flashed a warning sign about the world economy. This week …
The Real Great Depression is Just Getting Started. | Doug Casey
Reluctant Preppers Premiered Aug 19, 2019 The US Dollar is a dead duck, emerging economic superpowers don’t trust the US or each other, gold will play a major role going forward, and the financial collapse of 2007-2009 was the start of the REAL Great Depression, which is just getting started, according to Doug Casey. Best-selling …
Hong Kong’s Days as Global Financial Hub May Be Numbered – Jim Rogers
Hong Kong’s Days as Global Financial Hub May Be Numbered – Jim Rogers by https://www.rt.com/ Hong Kong is losing its status as a major financial center as investors seek a ‘safe haven’ for their assets in places like Singapore amid rising tensions in the city, legendary investor Jim Rogers told RT. – Weeks of unrest …
Trump Accuses NYTimes of ‘Racism Witch Hunt’ After Leaked Meeting
Fox News Published on Aug 19, 2019 Editor vows to shift Trump coverage from Russia to 2020 race in leaked audio; reaction and analysis on ‘The Five.’ #TheFive #FoxNews end
Profile of a CIA Asset Directing Hong Kong “Peaceful Protests”
Aunt BB Published on Jul 30, 2019 NOTE: Please watch friend Scott Creighton’s follow-up video on his churchdog42 channel about this topic, including the broader context of USA regime change ops in the world, exploitation of the young for this goal & the broader context of China: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gag5H… – Brian Patrick Kern, a one-time …
Former Hong Kong Leader Tung Chee-Hwa Accuses the United States and Taiwan of Orchestrating ‘Well-Organised’ Recent Protests
Former Hong Kong Leader Tung Chee-Hwa Accuses the United States and Taiwan of Orchestrating ‘Well-Organised’ Recent Protests by Tony Cheung, https://www.scmp.com/, 31 July 2019 * City’s first chief executive reiterates support for Hong Kong police and says there can be no compromise with those who challenge Beijing * ‘We have reasons to believe there were …
Hannity: Bias at the New York Times Exposed
Fox News Published on Aug 19, 2019 A transcript of a leaked New York Times employee town hall reveals the paper’s leadership coming clean about their anti-Trump agenda. #Hannity #FoxNews end
Silver Market: Setting Up For Big Move
SRSrocco Report Published on Aug 18, 2019 The Silver Market is setting up for a big move. If we look at the indicators in the Silver Price and Silver ETF, they suggest that traders are building up momentum, which could lead to a BIG MOVE in the silver market. end
“100 bps Rate Cut” Can We Even Avoid A Recession By Cutting Interest Rates?
Silver Report Uncut Published on Aug 20, 2019 I wanted to bring up the crazy idea of cutting interest rates by 100 bps at this point. First the stock market was recently at new all time highs, and the official unemployment number is still hovering near unchanged. We have seen a major jump in layoffs …
Frank Holmes: Macro Factors All Point to a Much Higher Gold Price
Palisade Radio Published on Aug 19, 2019 Frank says gold is definitely in an uptrend and discusses how the global PMI manufacturing index peaked last year. The PMI index has a pretty good correlation with economic activity, commodities, and energy. The trade war has exacerbated the decline in the PMI. Thirty percent of all government …
August 21st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #944
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 →
Wednesday August 21st – 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 →
CNN Poll – Democrat Candidates: Joe Biden Gains 7%, Kamala Harris Drops 12%…
The latest CNN tracking poll shows the top five haven’t changed. However, Joe Biden increased by 7 percent from the previous poll (was 22%, now 29%); and the biggest loser is Senator Kamala Harris who dropped a whopping 12 percent … Continue reading →
Omar and Tlaib, Rabbit Hunters
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ As a kid I always loved the Warner Bros cartoon movies of Bugs Bunny outsmarting the rabbit-hunting Elmer Fudd. Poor frustrated Fudd (unable to pronounce the letter R) would snarl “Dwat that Wabbit” The Omar Tlaib episode reminded me of those films. I drew the two congresswomen dressed in Elmer […]
Japanese Media: North Korea Has Miniaturized Nuclear Warheads
Kim Jong-un announced a suspension of all nuclear and missile tests last month [File: KCNA/Reuters] *Reuters:* *Japanese report to say North Korea has miniaturized nuclear warheads: newspaper* TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will upgrade its estimate of North Korea’s nuclear weapons capability in an upcoming annual defense report, saying it seems Pyongyang has already achieved the miniaturization of warheads, the Yomiuri newspaper said in an unsourced report on Wednesday. That compares with the assessment in last year’s report in which the government said it was possible North Korea had ... more »
When Is It Time For Resistance? And How Do You Know? Trump Has Concentration Camps... And Pelosi Is Funding Them
This evening I got a nice e-mail from a publicist for a book publisher. She wrote: Dear Howie, Last year an obituary in the *Washington Post* exploded, drawing almost 700 comments and a firestorm on social media: Freddie Oversteegen, Dutch Resistance fighter who killed Nazis through seduction, dies at 92. There’s an incredibly controversial story here of three teenage Dutch Resistance fighters who did what they did "because it had to be done." They learned to shoot, to seduce and liquidate targeted Nazis and their collaborators, to attack and bomb railways and other strategic pl... more »
Cuba sentences lawyer to jail for trying to help homeschoolers
Cuban lawyer and journalist Roberto de Jesús Quiñones Haces was sentenced to hard labor and imprisonment for attempting to give legal assistance to jailed homeschooling parents, Ramon and Adiya Rigal. The Municipal Court of the city of Guantanamo, Cuba, stated that Haces was guilty of the offense of resistance and disobedience. According to Haces, he […] The post Cuba sentences lawyer to jail for trying to help homeschoolers appeared first on Health Nut News.
Home Depot and Lowes sued over Roundup
Pesticide and pharmaceutical giant Bayer is facing approximately 18,400 U.S. lawsuits from individuals alleging that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, caused them to develop cancer.1 The retail giants Home Depot and Lowe’s are also being hit by glyphosate’s health risks, as two proposed class-action lawsuits have been filed over the companies’ lack of […] The post Home Depot and Lowes sued over Roundup appeared first on Health Nut News.
USA Today: Study linking mother’s fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in kids raises questions
Pregnant women may want to start paying closer attention to the level of fluoride they consume. A new study reports that increased exposure to fluoride during pregnancy is linked to lower I.Q. scores in children. Researchers followed more 600 women and their children in six Canadian cities to evaluate the amount of fluoride they consumed […] The post USA Today: Study linking mother’s fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores in kids raises questions appeared first on Health Nut News.
Are You Willing To Surrender Your Brain To Superpower Computers? That Matrix IS Real!
By Catherine J. Frompovich There is such a thing as “bio algorithms”! Can we handle that fact and the answers? Are you, dear reader, willing... more »
Crooked Conflict of Interest: CalPERS Board Member Lisa Middleton Pushed Radical Changes to Board Schedule to Solve Her Personal Schedule Conflict
New CalPERS board member Lisa Middleton behaved dishonestly by failing to recuse herself and worse, advocating for massive changes to CalPERS board meetings to solve a personal scheduling issue.
2020 Democrat Candidates’ Radical Criminal Justice Reform Hurts the Minorities that the Leftists Pretend to Represent
For example, in Chicago, police terminated stop-and-frisk encounters in late 2015, and murders increased by 58% by the end of 2016. An astounding 239 additional murders were attributed to the police withdrawal.
Marques Brownlee Video “5G: Explained!” Highlights Current Issues Facing Users Wanting to Operate the Controversial Wireless Technology
By B.N. Frank In his new video, tech enthusiast Marques Brownlee has explained the many technical and economic drawbacks for anyone currently wanting to pay... more »
Industrial Policy: Shouldn’t we actively encourage X, rather than just passively allow Y?
This post will combine two of my interests: 1. Framing effects 2. General equilibrium and the fallacy of composition Although most Econlog readers can see past framing effects, they have a powerful effect on the general population. My claim is that most people would answer yes to the question in the title of this post. […] The post Industrial Policy: Shouldn’t we actively encourage X, rather than just passively allow Y? appeared first on Econlib.
Pacific countries 'fully aware of the difference' in how Australia and China engage them
China's Foreign Ministry suggests Australia reflect on how it engages its Pacific neighbours after Fiji's Prime Minister accused Scott Morrison of being "insulting and condescending" at last week's Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu.
Brisbane nurse sentenced to nine years in jail for 10yo nephew's manslaughter
Curtis Powell had more than 200 injuries — including bruises and marks — to his body when he was found dead at a house in Brisbane's south-east in July 2015.
Man, 31, feared missing in Kakadu National Park
The man, believed to be a French national, was last seen by rangers in the car park of popular visitor site Gunlom Falls on Saturday afternoon. His disappearance is the latest in a string of incidents — some fatal — involving tourists in the Northern Territory.
Advertisers have abandoned Alan Jones before, but this time is different
The perception that Alan Jones holds power, in turn, gives him actual power. But does that power have limits? We may soon find out, writes Dennis Muller
Plans to revive SKM plants to ease Victoria's waste crisis
The restructuring company taking over embattled waste processor SKM Recycling says it hopes to get the business "back to capacity".
Student who stabbed best friend after class is granted supervised day release
Amber Brea Rover was suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia when she stabbed her friend Zoe Fenn in July last year.
Confusion, then an audible gasp — what happened inside the courtroom when Pell learned his fate
When Cardinal George Pell's appeal verdict was read out, jaws dropped and there was the sound of someone hyperventilating in the back of the gallery. Reporter Ben Knight describes what it was like inside the packed courtroom.
Jewels out of the Crown: VIP gamblers abandon casinos in Melbourne, Perth and London
Crown profit of $400 million shows it still made good money from the average punter, but the VIP gamblers are cashing in their chips and leaving.
Five dolphins die after Broome beach stranding
Five dolphins found stranded at low tide on a beach at Broome's Roebuck Bay have now died.
Trump puts off meeting with Danish PM because she has 'no interest' in selling Greenland
After Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she would not cut a deal to sell the world's largest island to the United States, President Donald Trump postpones a meeting with the Scandanavian leader planned for next month.
Property developer Stockland's profit plunges, but it's not because of falling house prices
Property developer Stockland posts a 70 per cent slump in net profits, but it is not because of falling property prices along Australia's east coast — at least not directly.
Parents' Ukrainian surrogacy warning: Reality doesn't always match the dream
Two couples who had children through surrogates in Ukraine warn prospective parents to do their research thoroughly before choosing an agency to help facilitate it.
The four legal principles that led to Cardinal Pell's appeal failing
Victoria's Court of Appeal today delivered one of the most significant judgments in Australian legal history. So what's the next step? writes Ben Mathews.
Martin Place gets new look with two towers over Metro station
The NSW Government approves plans for two office towers — 29 and 39 storeys respectively — above the future Martin Place Metro Station, in a blueprint that will give Sydney's business hub a new look.
Jeffrey Epstein abused women during work release from jail, lawsuits claim
Three women file lawsuits accusing financier Jeffrey Epstein of raping them or subjecting them to other forced sex acts, including forcing one woman to marry one of Epstein's associates who needed the arrangement to become a legal resident of the United States.
'Stop the devastation': Great Australian Bight seismic testing delayed until next year
A plan to probe the Great Australian Bight for gas and oil using seismic testing is delayed, with the company behind the move confirming its testing will be postponed until next year.
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