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Thomas Paine

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

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Israeli Warplanes Bombard Gaza Strip

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
Press TV Published on Aug 22, 2019 The Israeli regime has launched several air attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip hours after a rocket was allegedly fired from the coastal enclave, raising fears of a major military escalation as Israeli elections draw near. Eyewitnesses say Israeli warplanes bombed Hamas security positions. Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% …

Gold Price Gets Uber Boost by China Enemy Talk, Accommodative Fed

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
Kitco NEWS Published on Aug 23, 2019 Gold saw a rally of almost 2% on Friday, bolstered by an escalating trade war and a still dovish Fed, expected to continue lowering rates, said Peter Hug, global trading director of Kitco Metals. “This trade war with China is heating up exponentially,” Hug told Kitco News. “When …

Abandon Sinking US Dollar Ship? Top UK Bankster Pushes for New ‘Synthetic Hegemonic Currency’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
The only way to bring/fold America into the Luciferian New World Order, World Government led by the Anti-Christ is to collapse America. America, under Trump, will not submit to a World Government. The Satanic bloodlines and their Illuminist banskters want to destroy America by collapsing the US dollar. Both Russia and China are also intent …

Gold, Silver, Mining Stocks: Get Ready For A Huge Ride Higher

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
Gold, Silver, Mining Stocks: Get Ready For A Huge Ride Higher by Dave Kranzler, Investment Research Dynamics Bullion Star released a graph Tuesday that showed Switzerland exported 90 tonnes of gold to the London gold market (U.K.) in July, which dwarfed exports to India and China. Bloomberg’s spin on the data was that the gold was needed …

Pakistan Predicts Indian ‘False Flag’ Attack that Triggers Face-Off with ‘Nuclear-Armed Countries’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
Any false flag operation will be carried out under western Illuminist intelligence agencies ie. CIA, MI5/6 … Both the Pakistani ISI and Indian RAW are under their control. Higher elements of the military on both sides are also under their control IMO. These are the “hooks” of the old British Empire which still calls the …

Hong Kong Protesters Trained at Oslo Freedom Forum Before Anti-Extradition Protest, Past Speakers Include Denise Ho, HK Singer and Political Activist and Al Qaida Affiliated White Helmet, Raed al-Saleh

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
CIA color revolution. Hong Kong Protesters Trained at Oslo Freedom Forum Before Anti-Extradition Protest, Past Speakers Include Denise Ho, HK Singer and Political Activist and Al Qaida Affiliated White Helmet, Raed al-Saleh by https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/ ‘In 2014, many of the student protesters at Occupy Central were trained two years before they took it to the streets. …

Why the F-22 and F-35 Can't Be Defeated (But There's a Problem)

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jensen Stidham)] Not enough planes to simulate a fight with. *According to the U.S. Navy, the perfect aircraft to satisfy this requirement would a fourth-generation fighter like an F-16 or a Su-27 featuring an upgraded radar.* As reported by Seapower Magazine, Jeffrey Parker, a former U.S. Air Force (USAF) fighter pilot and CEO of Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) told that the F-35 is easily able to counter the adversary services aircraft thrown at it in numbers. For this reason, the adversa... more »

Why Is Saudi Arabia Buying a Billion-Dollar Ship The Navy Doesn't Even Want?

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Threats from the sea? *The kingdom’s enthusiasm for the Littoral Combat Ship may seem curious given that the U.S. Navy has infamously struggled with the vessels’ reliability, cost overruns, lack of firepower, and inability to conveniently slot in different “mission modules” as had originally been advertised. These flaws led the Navy to cut its order for LCS down from fifty-five to thirty-two vessels, though Congress insisted the Navy buy three additional ships.* On July 29, members of the U.S. Senate voted forty-five to forty to block new sales o... more »

Economic Nightmare: By 2100, Climate Change Could Tank U.S. GDP By 10.5%

E.A. Crunden at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*E.A. Crunden* *Economics, United States* Bad news from the National Bureau of Economic Research. Failing to adequately address climate change could do significant damage to the U.S. economy and to global markets by the end of the century, new research out this week shows. The study, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) on Monday, is not the first to highlight the dramatic economic cost of allowing global warming to go unchecked. But the analysis is among the most comprehensive to focus on the sheer scope of potential impacts, emphasizing that climate cha... more »

How the U.S. Navy Planned to use Battleships to Destroy Japan in an Invasion

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, United States* Think attacks from offshore during World War II if America had invaded the home islands. In mid-1945 the U.S. Navy (USN) had an unusual, and unexpected, problem. With the naval war well in hand, the USN had plenty of battleships and little use for them. Had the United States eventually invaded Japan, these battleships would have offered gunfire support to amphibious assaults and to coastal movements, as they had since the beginning of the island-hopping campaign. But with the remnants of the Imperial Japanese Navy uninterested in a fight... more »

Italy’s Right-Wing Government Collapses – Will the Next One Be Better?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
The odd marriage of Lega Nord and Five Star held up longer than expected, but Italy is about to get a new government. How might that work out?

Justice Has Been Served–Mann Loses

Hifast at Climate Collections - 20 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Great news from Tim Ball and WUWT: ? ? ? Full story here.

Boomers make history with first win over Team USA

Just In - 20 hours ago
It has taken 55 years, but Australia pulls off a historic first victory over Team USA in their World Cup exhibition game with a 98-94 triumph in front of a record crowd at the Docklands stadium in Melbourne.

Tourist feared missing in Kakadu National Park was actually writing children's stories

Kate Ashton at Just In - 20 hours ago
Yann Buriet, a French beer brewer who sparked a two-day search of the Kakadu National Park, says he was unaware he had even been reported missing and was actually camping under a rock shelter writing children's stories.

Three teenagers arrested for arson over 13 grassfires

Luisa Rubbo at Just In - 20 hours ago
Three girls aged 12, 13 and 14, are before the courts over 13 grassfires police allege were deliberately lit on the New South Wales mid-north coast.

Police, volunteers and motorcycle clubs embark on desperate 100km search for missing father

Dea Clark at Just In - 20 hours ago
Queensland police and State Emergency Service volunteers are searching for a missing Brisbane father who hasn't been seen since he went for a motorcycle ride almost a week ago.

Removing Mini-Shampoos from Hotel Rooms Won’t Save the Environment

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Why most corporate pro-environment measures are mere gestures.

Here Is A Look Inside The Kremlin

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 20 hours ago
Katie Warren/Business Insider *Insider*: *The Kremlin is the official residence of President Vladimir Putin. It's protected by an elite military regiment and has walls up to 21 feet thick — here's a look inside.* * The Kremlin is a fortified complex in the center of Moscow, Russia, made up of more than 15 buildings, 20 towers, and more than 1.5 miles of walls that are up to 21 feet thick. * Since 1991, it's been the official residence of Russia's president, currently President Vladimir Putin. * The complex is protected by an elite military regiment whose members must be able to hea... more »

Lava Jato Investigates Corruption Crimes That Resulted in R$6 Billion Losses

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 64th stage of Operation Lava Jato, named Pentiti, was triggered in the early hours of Friday morning, August 23rd, by the Federal Police (FP) to investigate crimes related to funds booked in a spreadsheet titled 'Programa Especial Italiano' ("Italian Special Program"), managed by a large national . . . […] The post Lava Jato Investigates Corruption Crimes That Resulted in R$6 Billion Losses appeared first on The Rio Times.

Internet Apps and Social Media Favored by Internet Users for Purchases

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian internet users are using more apps and social networks for purchases. According to a survey by Credit Protection Service (SPC Brazil), six out of ten (61 percent) internet users have purchased through store apps over the past 12 months. Social media, on the other hand, was . . . […] The post Internet Apps and Social Media Favored by Internet Users for Purchases appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Generates 43,800 Formal Jobs in July

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the fourth consecutive month, formal employment was generated in the country, according to data from the General Registry of Employees and Unemployed (CAGED) released today, August 23rd, by the Ministry of Economy. In July, 43,820 job openings with a signed employment booklet were recorded, an increase . . . […] The post Brazil Generates 43,800 Formal Jobs in July appeared first on The Rio Times.

Immigrants Have Invested R$1.5 Billion in Brazil in Seven Years

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Immigrants of various nationalities have invested over R$1.5 billion (US$375 million) in Brazil between 2011 and 2018. The information was collected by experts from the International Migration Observatory (OBMIGRA) and consists of a report on migration flow that the Ministry of Justice The post Immigrants Have Invested R$1.5 Billion in Brazil in Seven Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

Trade Confidence Index Grows 3.2 Points in August

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Trade Confidence Index, measured by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), rose 3.2 points in August to 98.7 points from 95.5 in July. Compared to August 2018, the increase was 4.5 points. The data were released today by the Brazilian Institute of Economics of the foundation (FGV-IBRE). August recorded the […] The post Trade Confidence Index Grows 3.2 Points in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Click on the meme to blow it up to bigly size. If you've ever wondered how Trump can get anyone to polish his silver golf clubs (Pence won't do it anymore), chase the gators off his Mar-a-Lago course, or squeegee bird shit off his limo windows, it's worth it! You'll be able to savor every word. The only question you'll have is "Is this real?" It certainly could be. It's the Trump we know. The "Do as I say, not as I do!" attitude of the Trumpanzee running amok in the White House is well captured. Ideally, someday his recruiters who bring him "illegals" to work for his who... more »

Nuclear-capable Russian Tu-160 strategic bomber operating over Syria – Video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
A three-minute video has been released of the Tu-160 which features the supersonic strategic bomber on a training flight, as well as being used in combat in Syria. The work of the flagship of the Russian Aerospace Forces has never been demonstrated in such detail. In particular, the video shows the aircraft launching cruise missiles, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia Is Going to Get 76 Su-57 Stealth Fighters (But There Is a Problem)

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* They won't be fully ready until 2028. In July 2019, Russia announced a major purchase of its fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter, the Su-57. As the order is only for seventy-six aircraft by 2028, some are skeptical of whether this is true “mass production” for the Su-57, given the constant delays and revisions in the program. Recent Western competitors to the Su-57 like the F-35 have been produced in the hundreds. But a look at contemporary Russian aircraft production and procurement, as well as the Soviet Su-27 program suggests that... more »

See This Picture? It Might Show the Deadliest 'Gun' of All Time

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * It was feared for decades. *As settlers moved west after the Civil War, Army garrisons in forts along the frontier housed Gatling guns. Gatlings were also attached to cavalry expeditions. ​* Richard Gatling was born in Hertford County, NC, on December 12, 1818. His father was a prosperous farmer and inventor, and the son was destined to inherit the “invention bug.” After three of his sisters died at a young age from disease, Richard Gatling decided to study medicine, and graduated from the Ohio Medical College in Cincinnati in 1850. He mov... more »

Is Greenland the Next Battleground for America's History of "Island Imperialism"?

Casey Michel at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Casey Michel* *Donald Trump, United States* We'll wait and see. One of the most unexpected turns of Donald Trump’s presidency came this week, when revelations spilled out about the president’s serious consideration of the purchase Greenland from Denmark. According to the Washington Post, senior administration officials mulled possibly offering some $600 million in annual subsidies to the Danish territory, alongside a “large one-time payment” to Denmark for the transfer. Trump even joked about trying to swap Greenland for Puerto Rico, the latter of which remains an American terr... more »

Are Suburban Women Donald Trump's 2020 Achilles Heel?

Zack Ford at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Zack Ford* *Politics, United States* Only time will tell. The campaign to reelect President Donald Trump embarked on a special effort Thursday to mobilize suburban women across 13 battleground states. The campaign is acting as if it believes these women are secretly MAGA voters through and through. It’s more likely that they’re actually panicking about how quickly their support is plummeting with a demographic they carried in 2016. The 2018 election proved that these suburban women were leaning purple, even in Republican strongholds like Texas. They played a massive part in t... more »

These 5 Guns Completely Killed It on the Battlefield

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Revolutions with bullets. *The MG34 had several features that made it a revolutionary machine gun. It had a quick change barrel for rapid replacement during combat conditions, it was easy to field strip, air cooled, and fired at a rate of 800 to 900 rounds per minute. It fired fifty-round belts that could be linked to form one long 250-round belt, a fifty-round drum or a 750 round saddle drum. Best of all, it was lightweight, weighing “only” twenty-six pounds (it replaced the forty-pound MG08 machine gun).* The field of military small arms is an unde... more »

Imperial Sentiments: Donald Trump, Greenland And Colonial Real Estate

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
Haven’t the critics worked it out yet? US President Donald Trump chugs to the coal of nonsense that may come in the wrapping of some sense. Initial mad-cat comments, when cobbled together, might reveal some pattern in time. Take, for instance, the recent offer to purchase Greenland. Considered laughable, purchasing […]

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 23rd August 2019

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
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 […]

Vanity Fair Recycles Failed 2016 Predictions For 2020

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By P.J. Gladnick ~ It’s pretty much a done deal. President Donald Trump’s chances of re-election are almost non-existent. In fact for him to win the 2020 election “might take an act of God.” So declared T.A. Frank in Wednesday’s Vanity Fair. And if Frank’s smug certainty in prognosticating the outcome of the next election […]

We Should Embrace Nuclear Energy

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Dr. Jay Lehr and Nancy Thorner ~ Nuclear energy is the largest so called clean energy source in the United States. It generates more than 56 percent of America’s emission-free electricity. That is nearly three times more than hydropower, 3.5 times the amount generated by wind, and 18.5 times the amount solar energy provides. It […]

The 1619 Project

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ It’s the “1619 Project”. The NY Times admits the failure of of their two-year “Russia, Russia, Russia” anti-Trump campaign, so they’re launching a “Racist, Racist, Racist” anti-Trump campaign! The story: Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) unloaded on the New York Times after leaked meeting transcript allegedly shows editors discussing plans to […]

Will Europe Punish China If Xi Crushes Hong Kong?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 21 hours ago
Military vehicles are parked on the grounds of the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter *Epoch Times: **Will Europe Punish China If Xi Crushes Hong Kong?* Does China fear Europe’s backlash over Hong Kong more than it does U.S. tariffs? President Trump’s decision to link U.S. tariff negotiations to China’s handling of the ongoing Hong Kong protests seems like a smart move. It amply demonstrates the importance of Hong Kong in the eyes of America and other Western democracies. It would also seem to give Chinese leader Xi Jinping even les... more »

Chinese teaching program raises red flag with Greens in SA

Just In - 22 hours ago
A Chinese Government-backed education program which has just been axed in NSW public schools should be closely reviewed in SA, the Greens say, but authorities say there are strong differences between the states.

Aboriginal elder Boniface Perdjert laid to rest in the NT

Emilie Gramenz at Just In - 22 hours ago
Aboriginal elder Boniface Perdjert, Australia's first permanent Indigenous Catholic deacon and a calming force in a remote community often wracked by tensions, is laid to rest in Wadeye.

Patient dies from lung disease after vaping, US officials say

Just In - 22 hours ago
A US patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died, marking the first death in the country linked to the smoking alternative popular with teens and young adults, health officials say.

Live: Dragons clash with Roosters after Sharks, Tigers post big wins

Just In - 22 hours ago
The Dragons meet the high-flying Roosters, as the Sharks and Tigers enjoy their dominant victories. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Ewan McGregor confirms he's back as Obi-Wan Kenobi for new Star Wars series

Michael Collett at Just In - 22 hours ago
It's a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. Ewan McGregor will reprise his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy for a new TV series airing on Disney's yet-to-launch streaming service.

Pakistan accuses India of 'false flag operation' as Kashmir protests continue

Just In - 22 hours ago
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan dismisses media reports that "terrorists" are entering India from Afghanistan, accusing the Indian Government of attempting a "false flag operation to divert attention".

'Disgraceful': Chaotic scenes at ALP conference as delegates walk out

Jacob Kagi at Just In - 22 hours ago
WA Labor's state conference is engulfed by chaotic scenes, with a large number of delegates walking out during a Welcome to Country ceremony and Bob Hawke tribute, and the party's president left on the verge of tears.

'Little dead bodies everywhere': Woman buries 43 birds believed killed in Bribie bushfire

Anna Hartley at Just In - 22 hours ago
Leisl Born says she was shocked to realise several dozen dead birds sat among the ash and debris that washed up on her local beach following the Bribie Island bushfires.

Live: Eagles battle Hawks as Giants take on Suns

Just In - 22 hours ago
West Coast and Hawthorn clash in Perth and the Suns meet the Giants on the Gold Coast, while the Cats, Swans and Kangaroos celebrate wins. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Man crushed to death by elevator in New York City high-rise

Just In - 22 hours ago
US police are investigating how a man was killed trying to exit a lift at the same time as it dropped to the basement of a luxury apartment building.

Hugh Sheridan's brother and castmate attacked outside Perth theatre

Just In - 22 hours ago
Logie winner Hugh Sheridan says his brother, as well as a castmate in Hair, were attacked outside a Perth theatre following last night's performance of the popular musical.

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Global disputes likely to thwart unity at G7 summit in France https://t.co/cCgrBptg3K pic.twitter.com/CIj96Iex1R — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 24, 2019 #UPDATE US President Trump threatens his French hosts with taxes on their wines as he heads to a G7 summit with a series of parting shots, including another broadside at the Federal Reserve's chairman https://t.co/dQo63p9drk pic.twitter.com/LJYQoDc3HL — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 24, 2019 In Hong Kong, thousands shone lights and held hands to form a human chain across the city [Tap to expand] https://t.co/60PSeSEVuY p... more »

Is America's Engagement With China Over?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping chat as they walk along the front patio of the Mar-a-Lago estate after a bilateral meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria *Michael Barone, RCP*: *The End of America's 30-Year Engagement With China?* Will the demonstrations in Hong Kong come to be seen as the end of a 30-year period, beginning with the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, of the American-Chinese economic engagement and entanglement christened "Chimerica" by historian Niall Ferguson? Quite possibly, and without regard to wh... more »

YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: AMAZON FIRES: AUGUST 24, 2019

Noor al Haqiqa at SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 23 hours ago
Within seconds the world was aghast when Notre Dame blazed; it has taken weeks for anyone to take notice of the devastation of the planet's lungs. My friend Goldenpipewrench surprised me with this photoshop image the other day. To say I was touched is an understatement. Jon McNaughton's latest Trump portrait is being played with by many folks but I like this one best! About the size of it. Another string of pasta to throw at the wall in hopes it will stick. Canadian beaver hard at work. BTW they are not great engineers when they fall trees... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Launch of "Soyuz-2.1a" rocket carrier with "Soyuz MS-14" spacecraft from the Baikonur spaceport. © Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 17 - 23 August* (Sputnik).

August 24th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #947

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Saturday August 24th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing White House…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Chopper pressers are the best pressers; and the rare nighttime chopper presser is even better. President Trump delivers impromptu remarks to the press pool as he departs for the G7 summit in France. [Video below – transcript will follow]

Background Details For G7 Summit in Biarritz France – U.S. Emphasizes Original G7 Intent, “Economics”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart tonight for an overnight flight to Biarritz, France to attend the G7 summit. The first couple will arrive at 1:00pm Saturday / 7:00am Eastern. Biarritz is 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago
“My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” ― Abraham Lincoln

President Trump Does Have The Legal Power To Order An American Company Out Of China

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
For all of the Fake News Reporters that don’t have a clue as to what the law is relative to Presidential powers, China, etc., try looking at the Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977. Case closed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2019 From Instapundit: SO A LOT OF PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK ARE SAYING THAT OF COURSE PRESIDENT TRUMP CAN’T “ORDER” A PRIVATE BUSINESS TO GET OUT OF CHINA. In fact, he almost certainly can do just that, so long as he makes the right declaration. Under the *International Emergency Economic Powers Act*, better known in the trade as IEEPA, presiden... more »

Listeria outbreak in U.S. could be related to Canadian illnesses

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Outbreak investigators are looking for the source of Listeria monocytogenes that has sickened two dozen people across 13 states, killing two. The outbreak could be related to illnesses in Canada that have been linked to diced chicken. Whole genome sequencing, sometimes called DNA fingerprinting, shows the sick people in the United States are infected with... Continue Reading

Former public health official says numerous government failures were behind hospitals’ Listeria outbreak

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
The deaths of six people from Listeria infections linked to hospital food earlier this year resulted from serious failures in England’s public health system, according to a report published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. Professor John Ashton says in the report that there was a confused picture of what was happening when... Continue Reading

U.S. Officials: North Korea Fires Two Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea Of Japan

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Daily Mail: *North Korea test fires TWO ballistic missiles over the Sea of Japan, officials claim - just a week after Kim Jong-un approved the launch of two other projectiles into the same area* * The Japanese Coast Guard says North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the ocean on Friday evening American time * The launches were made about 15 minutes apart, according to CNN * Coast Guard officials say the short-range projectiles did not reach Japanese waters, but they have warned shipping to avoid fallen debris * It's the the seventh round of weapons North Korea have launched... more »

Being A Progressive Isn't Like A Clothing Style Change Or A New Hair Do-- And Barbara McGuire Isn't A Progressive

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
*Conservative Arizona Democrats McGuire and O'Halleran* Blue Dog Tom O'Halleran served in the Arizona House of Representatives (as a Republican) from 2001 to 2006. He won a state Senate seat 2006 but was defeated in a GOP primary in 2008. He never served in the same chamber at the same time with conservative Democrat Barbara McGuire. She won a state House seat in 2006 and was defeated in 2010. Two years later she won a state Senate seat and lost it to GOP crackpot Frank Pratt-- the same guy who beat O'Halleran-- in 2016. While she served in the legislature she had "A" ratings from t... more »

The Word “Philanthropist” Is Poisonous

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
Well hot damn, we’ve lost a Koch brother! Do your happy dance, call out the munchkins and let your voice shake the heavens with a rousing rendition of “Ding-dong the oligarch is dead!” David Koch, the younger of the two plutocratic faux-libertarian powerhouses who were […]

Forget the MOAB the Air Force Dropped on ISIS. They Also Tested an (Inert) Nuclear Bomb.

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Wilson44691 - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45179113] Terrifying. *The B61-12 in fact is the latest variant of the B61 and will replace four versions of the nuclear bomb.* As reported by major media outlets, on Apr. 13, 2017 U.S. Air Force (USAF) Special Operations MC-130 dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb in Afghanistan to destroy an ISIS-K tunnel complex in Achin district, Nangarhar province at 19:32 local time. Noteworthy this has been the first combat employment of the GBU... more »

Imperial Japan Wanted Battleships with Insane 20-Inch Guns. Here's Why It Never Set Sail

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * It would have been one big mistake. *Had the war not come, Japan would have bankrupted itself spending on these massive ships. Japan lacked the industrial capacity to compete with the United States; indeed, even if it had managed to seize and keep wide swaths of East Asia, it could not have matched U.S. industrial production for decades. The United States would have responded to Japanese construction with even larger, more deadly ships, and of course eventually with submarines, aircraft and guided missiles.* In January 1936 Japan announced its intent... more »

The Daily Brief 2019-08-22

This is a summary of 4 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Idlib, Syria, Russia, Tartous, Turkey. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army captures several areas as last militant lines collapse […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Britain Has As Much Blood on its Hands as the Worst Dictatorships

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Covert Geopolitics: All Western media networks, broadcast and online, are now focusing on the China-Hong Kong oppression narrative, and purposely silent about the massive protests against the Deep State’s plan to privatize healthcare and school systems in Honduras . Western media are now speculating that China is readying a Tienanmen Square type…

Sea Level scare industry urges plans to panic and evacuate over 1mm rise

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Please, sell us your low lying land Let’s play sea level bingo with the latest advertising from the Merchants of Sea-level Scares. Hitting the media outlets tonight — the latest “Prepare to Die” news stories claim we must plan now for evacuees, refugees, inundation, . All the usual…

How to hack your face to dodge the rise of facial recognition tech

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Productivity Hub: UK police forces are increasingly experimenting with controversial new facial recognition (FR) technology for crowd control and locating suspects. Critics, however, have labeled the trials a shambles, pointing to the high error rate and even higher cost of the program. Documents released under?Freedom of Information Act requests?have shown that collectively…

Electropollution and the Decline in Health of a Nation

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
From emfrefugeeblogspot.com The biggest health threat to the US is electropollution. The explosion of iPhones, Blackberries, WiFi, WiMax, video game consoles and even remote-control toys has fundamentally changed our electrical environment. You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, you can’t touch it; but the air all around us is increasingly filled with electromagnetic radiation … Continue reading Electropollution and the Decline in Health of a Nation →

Police Ordered To Stage Hand Ins

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Kiwi Gun Blog: Many Police enjoy gunsports. They have given us reports of senior staff ordering them to remain silent on the gun laws. As have those in other government departments. We were also informed that police were ordered to hand in early to give the appearance of public compliance. Along with…

Psychologist approved Jeffrey's Epstein's removal from suicide watch

Just In - 1 day ago
A psychologist at the federal detention centre in New York where financier Jeffrey Epstein was jailed on sex-trafficking charges approved his removal from suicide watch before he killed himself, the US Justice Department says.

Decades since Whitlam's symbolic hand back, Gurindji call for action

Matt Garrick at Just In - 1 day ago
The legacy — and resistance — of the momentous Wave Hill Walk-Off continues as hundreds gather in the remote NT town of Kalkarindji to celebrate the beginning of the Aboriginal land rights movement.

Deep-sea volcanic eruption forms huge pumice raft bigger than Paris

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 day ago
Giant ‘island’ of floating rock so big it can be tracked via satellite. “And they wonder why sea temperatures are rising,” says reader Paul Fazey. (See link below for video) 23 Aug 2019 – “Giant pumice raft from underwater volcanic eruption makes its way to Great Barrier Reef,” says the headline. Australian couple Michael Hoult ... Read moreDeep-sea volcanic eruption forms huge pumice raft bigger than Paris The post Deep-sea volcanic eruption forms huge pumice raft bigger than Paris appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Macron Tries to Ease Iran Nuclear Tensions Before G7

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Aug 23, 2019 French President Emmanuel Macron held talks today in Paris with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Macron reportedly will attempt to soothe tensions between Tehran and Washington at what could be a stormy G7 summit. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar reports. end

CIA-Backed Militias in Afghanistan May Undermine Peace – Study

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on Aug 23, 2019 A ninth round of peace talks between #US and the #Taliban is underway in Qatar. The report – by Brown University’s Watson Institute – argues that if a deal is brokered and Washington withdraws its troops from #Afghanistan the militias could start causing trouble. end

In Unprecedented, Shocking Proposal, BOE’s Mark Carney Urges Replacing Dollar With Libra-Like Reserve Currency

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
In Unprecedented, Shocking Proposal, BOE’s Mark Carney Urges Replacing Dollar With Libra-Like Reserve Currency by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After Jerome Powell’s neutral-to-slightly-dovish-but-mostly-boring speech on Friday morning, investors could be forgiven for suspecting that this year’s Fed-sponsored gathering in Jackson Hole might be disappointingly dull (especially with all that’s going on in Trump’s twitter feed, the escalating …

Iranian-Backed Militia: Israeli Attacks on Iraqi Bases ‘Declaration of War’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Iranian-Backed Militia: Israeli Attacks on Iraqi Bases ‘Declaration of War’ by TZVI JOFFRE, https://www.jpost.com/ The PMF official stated that diplomatic options would pursued, but that military options were still an option. – Ahmed al-Asadi, a Popular Mobilization Forces official, said on Wednesday that the targeting of PMF headquarters at two bases over the past few …

The Man Who Predicted The Collapse In Bond Yields Reveals What Happens Next: “There Is A Lot More To Come”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Man Who Predicted The Collapse In Bond Yields Reveals What Happens Next: “There Is A Lot More To Come” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Earlier this week we wrote that after decades of waiting, for Albert Edwards vindication was finally here – if only outside the US for now – because as per BofA calculations, average non-USD …

ON NOTICE: Over 40% Of Russia’s Oil Exports To Switch Payment Currency From Dollars To Euros

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
ON NOTICE: Over 40% Of Russia’s Oil Exports To Switch Payment Currency From Dollars To Euros by https://www.silverdoctors.com/ Is this month’s “all new tenders for export oil products supplies will have the euro as the payment currency” a game changer? – There has been talk of de-dollarization for some time, but de-dollarization is now picking-up …

‘This is Not a Joke’: Hannity Says He Fears That He Will Be Raided or Harmed Over His Russiagate Hoax Coverage

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
‘This is Not a Joke’: Hannity Says He Fears That He Will Be Raided or Harmed Over His Russiagate Hoax Coverage by Cassandra Fairbanks, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Fox News host Sean Hannity expressed fear that he will be raided or harmed over his coverage of Russiagate while speaking to Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday night’s episode of …

Popular Expert Triples Down on $3,000 Gold Price Call, No Doubt

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Kitco NEWS Published on Aug 21, 2019 We have breached the first level, $1,500 an ounce, needed for gold price to climb to $3,000, said Dan Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital. “There’s a lot of pressure into gold, and we’ve just barely begun this cycle,” Oliver told Kitco News. end

Weird Radio Bursts from Deep Space Intensify (Full show)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Aug 22, 2019 Fast radio bursts (FRBs) from millions or billions of light years from Earth have intrigued scientists for years. We’re now on the verge of learning a lot more about them. Then former UK PM George Galloway and Rick Sanchez discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s link to the late George Maxwell, …

Another JP Morgan Trader Caught Manipulating The Silver Market

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Report Uncut Published on Aug 21, 2019 Another trader has been caught spoofing the precious metals market. Christiaan Trunz has admitted to spoofing the silver market while working at JP Morgan as a precious metals trader. He also admitted that He was trained by senior traders and practiced this action hundreds of times before …

Musical interlude

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 1 day ago
Foals - In Degrees

On The Importance of Culture

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
If you are disappointed with the character of the people who are dominating politics, business, academia, and art in your nation, then you should take a look at your culture. The quality of a nation’s culture has a bearing on the kind of people who rise to the top. In a culture favoring maturity, people with knowledge, virtue, integrity, and strength will rise to the top—but a culture that is mired in chronic juvenility will lead to the rise of people who are vulgar, mendacious, subservient, ignorant, frivolous, and fit for the sickroom of the world.

On clear positions

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 1 day ago
What should have been considered an entirely uncontroversial bit of news - that, like his predecessors, Jagmeet Singh has publicly stated that he's not interested in putting a Con government in power - has instead given rise to a truly impressive display of projection and selective amnesia. So let's set the record straight. No, it's not accurate to say "but Jack Layton would never have done that!". To the contrary, Layton did it as well, releasing this passage in his own book when he was still leading the NDP and strategizing about post-election options: I was not about to particip... more »

How to measure the liberal bias in Google News

David Wojick at CFACT - 1 day ago
Does Google put its finger on the scale when we search? The post How to measure the liberal bias in Google News appeared first on CFACT.

Another Supreme Court Appointment For President Trump?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*CNN:* *Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for pancreatic cancer* Washington (CNN)Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been treated for pancreatic cancer in New York City, the Supreme Court announced Friday. "The tumor was treated definitively and there is no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body," the court said. This is the 86-year-old liberal icon's fourth bout with cancer. In 1999, she successfully underwent surgery to treat colon cancer. She was treated for early stages of pancreatic cancer in 2009. Last December, Ginsburg underwent surgery to remove two cancerous nodules fro... more »

A Critical Threshold Has Just Been Crossed, And Things Will NEVER Be The Same Again…

Activist Post at Activist Post - 1 day ago
Op-Ed by Michael Snyder Just when things seemed to be settling down a little bit, our conflict with China has suddenly escalated to a dangerous... more »

Brill’s dissection of ZCB finds good meat and rotten

Richard Treadgold at CCG - 1 day ago
In 1994, the authors of Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies coined the phrase “big hairy audacious goal” … Continue Reading →

Bill Gates Refuses to Explain Why He Flew on “Lolita Express” With Jeffrey Epstein in 2013

Activist Post at Activist Post - 1 day ago
By Tyler Durden Former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates may not be able to escape Epstein-gate after all, after it was revealed last week that the... more »

Andrew McCabe and James Comey Deny “Nuanced Specifics” of Claims by Patrick Byrne – But Do Not Deny Substance of Allegations……

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Former FBI Director James Comey (aka participant “Z”) and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe (likely participant “Y”) deliver responses to CNN about claims made by Overstock founder and former CEO Patrick Byrne. Mr. Byrne claims he was recruited by … Continue reading →

Did this Woman Really Discover What ‘the Universe is Made of’?

Alex Kasprak at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
We look deeply at viral claims about Cecilia Payne, one of the most influential and overlooked female astronomers in the history of science.

Prince George shamed on American television for doing ballet

Just In - 1 day ago
Good Morning America host Lara Spencer is accused of sexism after laughing at news the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son will take ballet lessons as part of his upcoming school curriculum.

Russia's 'nuclear Titanic' sets sail across the Arctic

Just In - 1 day ago
Russia's first floating nuclear power plant, dubbed the "nuclear Titanic" by Greenpeace activists, sets sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk to provide power to one of the country's most remote regions.

Brazil sends in military to battle Amazon fires as Trump offers help

Just In - 1 day ago
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro authorises the use of the military to battle massive fires sweeping across parts of the Amazon as US President Donald Trump also offers his assistance.

Pies not hot, but Buckley's men do enough for a shot at the top four

Andrew McGarry at Just In - 1 day ago
Collingwood gives itself a shot at the double chance, but the Pies' narrow win over Essendon raises more questions than it answers, writes Andrew McGarry.

Why does my three-year-old know more about dinosaurs than I do?

Joel Werner at Just In - 1 day ago
If you haven't brushed up on your dinosaurs lately you might be in for a shock. But there's a reason why your kids can name dinosaurs that you've never heard of, writes Joel Werner.

How do you report domestic violence when your partner is a police officer?

Emily Baker at Just In - 1 day ago
New figures released under right to information laws reveal how many police have faced family violence charges in Tasmania, but advocates believe the true figure is hidden.

Children join Hong Kong human chain to protest China

Just In - 1 day ago
Thousands of chanting Hong Kong protesters join hands to form human chains in a recreation of a 30-year-old Baltic protest against Soviet rule.

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