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Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 25th August 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals
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 […]
Trump’s China Trade War Gaslighting: Will There Evah Be a Deal?
Why the US and China are likely to remain at loggerheads.
Iran's Air Force Has a Problem: A U.S. Made F-4 Phantom Crashed
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Luckily both crew members managed to eject in time and parachuted safely to mother Earth. *A tragedy.* On Aug. 4, 2019, around 12:30 hrs local time, the F-4E Phantom II inventory of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) became a little smaller after a 61st TFS F-4E crashed near Tangestan beach, north-west of home base 6th Tactical Air Base Bushehr (Iran). Luckily both crew members managed to eject in time and parachuted safely to mother Earth. Their unfortunate Phantom crashed into the Persian Gulf. Regular patrol flights of F-4Es are common... more »
Air Force Pilot Explains How an F-15 Can Beat an F-35 in a Mock Battle
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Yes, this can happen. *At the time, the Defense Department claimed that the F-35 involved in the mock dogfight was a very early model with a flight envelope limited to only 5.5 G’s. Furthermore, the jet also did not have many of the mission systems, stealth coating or helmet display functionality which are now widely available.* In an interview with Defense News, Capt. Brock McGehee, an F-15 pilot from the 44th Fighter Squadron (FS) says the F-35A has been defeated by the Eagle during mock dogfight training. 12 F-35As from Hill AFB 34th FS are curren... more »
Meet the Ruger’s AR-556: Could This Be a Mini AR-15 Rifle in Disguise?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Take a look. *Ruger’s AR pistol has a barrel length of 10.5 inches with a 1 in 8-inch barrel twist. This twist, a compromise between the 1 in 9-inch twist for 55-grain bullets and a 1 in 7-inch twist for 62 grain and larger bullets, is capable of handling practically all weights of .223 Remington/5.56-millimeter rounds. The barrel is shrouded by a free-float handguard that only touches the rest of the rifle at the barrel nut, ensuring that pressure on the handguard will not affect aim of the pistol. The handguard is machined with M-LOK slots for the... more »
Immigration, Fear, and Public Spending on Security: The Italian Example
How fear of immigration drives perceptions of safety risks.
"The China Questions"
*"The China Questions"* by The Zman "As is always the case in these matters, the Michael Crichton observation about the media should be kept in mind. The growing rift between China and the United States is a complicated matter by itself. The impact it will have on global trade, the US economy and geopolitics is even more complex. Even people paid to risk real money in these areas don’t have a firm grasp of all the moving pieces. The people posting in the media know even less. Often they know nothing at all. That does not mean there is nothing we can know. The first question, in any... more »
Israel to Send Fire-Fighting Aircraft to Help in the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Israeli government is sending an aircraft to assist the Brazilian Military in fighting the fires in the Amazon rainforest. The information was released yesterday, August 25th, by The post Israel to Send Fire-Fighting Aircraft to Help in the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
"A Critical Threshold Has Just Been Crossed, And Things Will Never Be The Same Again..."
*"A Critical Threshold Has Just Been Crossed,* * And Things Will Never Be The Same Again..."* by Michael Snyder "Just when things seemed to be settling down a little bit, our conflict with China has suddenly escalated to a dangerous new phase. This is not simply just a “trade war” any longer, and our relationship with China will never be the same again. As you will see below, President Trump just referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as our “enemy”, and this is something that the Chinese are going to take extremely seriously. In China, the national leader is a representation of... more »
A woman is the first astronaut with an achievement
Bad news are everywhere. I sort of follow the increasing harassment of all the people who aren't convenient for the self-confident would-be totalitarian ideologies of the present because it has naturally become "my topic" but even if I didn't follow those things, the number of them that I would be exposed to would be huge. The first woman on the Moon That's why it's such a good idea to watch or listen some sources that want to keep you relaxed. Hit Radio FM Plus is pretty good in this respect these days. The jokes aren't terribly intellectual in most cases but they're just good as a ... more »
"Truth Is the Ultimate Black Swan"
*"Truth Is the Ultimate Black Swan"* by maalamalama "Truth is the ultimate black swan. All other black swans are a myth. Financial websites are littered with articles written by people trying to predict the next black swan event that will usher in the implosion of the global Bubble of Everything, even though, by definition, a black swan is as unpredictable an event as Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide should have been. In reality, truth is the ultimate black swan because though financial truth remains hidden from the masses, it is always there, and no one can predict the exact timing of wh... more »
Franchise Sector Sees Over Six Percent Growth in First Half of 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The national franchise sector revenue grew 6,4 percent over the first half of the year. Revenue climbed from R$79,496 billion (US$19.8 billion) to R$84,586 billion. The data are from the Brazilian Franchising Association (ABF). Over the past twelve months, the franchise market revenue has grown by 6.9 percent, reaching R$179.933 […] The post Franchise Sector Sees Over Six Percent Growth in First Half of 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why did it take so long to prosecute Witness K and Bernard Collaery?
Four Corners understands the former attorney-general, George Brandis, had misgivings about approving the prosecutions of Witness K and Bernard Collaery for breaching the Intelligence Services Act.
Egg producers cry foul over 'unrealistic' supermarket pricing
The egg industry is concerned cheap cage-free eggs being sold by a major supermarket are "unrealistic" and leading to unfair prices amid a nationwide supply shortage.
Person of interest reveals alibi for day of William Tyrrell's disappearance
Whitegoods repairman Bill Spedding tells an inquest into the disappearance of William Tyrrell he was having coffee with his wife on the day the toddler vanished, before revealing the "devastating impact" of the police investigation on his life.
'We drop a bomb inside': Trump's nuclear option for hurricane control
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The US President brought up the idea of dropping nuclear bombs into the eyes of hurricanes as they cross the Atlantic, according to an report from Axios.
Property prices are rising in two cities, but will it spread to the rest of the market?
There are new signs the property market could be on the rebound, with small price rises in Australia's two largest cities.
'All alone in the dark to die': Man killed friend after falling on him during drunken fight, court hears
A South Australian man killed his close friend when he landed on top of him during a drunken fight, causing an internal cyst to fatally rupture, a court hears.
Captain-coach jailed for on-field assault that left victim with fractured jaw
A rugby league player in the NSW Hunter Valley is jailed over a "ferocious" on-field assault that left an opponent with severe facial injuries.
Passion is playing for your 'local' sports team that's 760km away
For Luke and Mary-Anne McNeven, participating in polocrosse takes serious dedication — averaging a two-day, 1,700-kilometre journey for each competition during the season.
Why did the ALP just tear itself apart in front of the cameras in Perth?
The WA Labor Party managed to embarrass itself in the full glare of the cameras over the weekend when its state conference exploded into a scene of walkouts and infighting.
Patients left without painkillers as Government looks to head off opioid epidemic
Patients using painkillers and doctors prescribing them are put on notice by the Federal Government, as it tries to head off a US-style opioid epidemic.
With Eye On Trump, India Scrambles For Russian Support
Within a week of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s consultations in Moscow on August 21, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is travelling to the Russian capital for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday. Prima facie, the heightened level of Russian-Indian interaction can be attributed to the forthcoming […]
Top Countries By Military Spending From 1914 - 2018 (Video)
Top countries by military spending. Evolution from 1914 - 2018. pic.twitter.com/OlOliJaBtn — Bobbie☀️ (@bo66ie29) August 24, 2019 *WNU Editor*: The U.S. has been consistently number one since the Second World War.
Never Forget - A Quotation from M.N. Hopkins
*Never forget that the gift of Light is to be shared with others.* *© **M. N. Hopkins* *To read more of my quotations, please click on the link below:* *Quotations by M.N. Hopkins*
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Trump has always shown signs of intense insanity. Voter or not, no one with a properly functioning critical thinking mind could watch more that 2 minutes of any of Trump's 2016 campaign rallies and not see that, but denial is a powerful force. The go along to get along a-holes in the political world and the corporate media also refused to go there. "It isn't polite. It isn't done!" Their abdication of responsibility to the country, the public, and their FCC licenses served to let the denial flourish unchecked. They had equity in the status quo gravy train and didn't want... more »
Israel allegedly bombed Lebanese-Syrian border: report
Three Israeli airstrikes allegedly targeted the Lebanese-Syria border area early on Sunday, local broadcaster reported. Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon’s border with Syria east of the city of Zahle, Lebanese An-Nahar TV reported. There was no immediate statement from Israel on the matter. Yesterday, Syrian state television reported that the country’s air defence intercepted several Israeli missiles over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military deploys to Turkish observation post area in Hama: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 A.M.) – The Russian military police have deployed to their forces to the Turkish observation post area in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate. According to a military report from the Hama Governorate, the Russian police deployed their forces to the Turkish observation post area to alleviate any tensions between the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army traps and destroys militant tunnel in northern Hama: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized the entire militant-held northern Hama pocket last week, putting an end to Jaysh Al-Izza’s long presence in the governorate. Once the last militants fled the area, the Syrian Arab Army quickly moved into the towns of Kafr Zita, Al-Latamnah, Latmeen, Lahaya, and Morek. During […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Insane operations’ are Israel’s ‘last step’: IRGC’s Soleimani
In a Twitter post with pictures of Soleimani he says: “These insane operations are absolutely last struggles of the Zionist Regime” in three languages. The tweet came after two Israeli drones crashed near Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, before dawn on Sunday, 25 August. One of them reportedly damaged the Hezbollah media centre in the Dahyeh suburbs of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
No World War III Today: (Video) Chinese and Russian Bombers Caused a Panic
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Scary. *After the KADIZ flyover, Seoul said a Russian A-50 flew above the contested islands first at 9.09 a.m. local time and then again at 9.33 a.m., each time for just a matter of minutes.* China has released the video of joint bomber patrol conducted with Russia on Jul. 23, 2019 above a small, disputed island off the coast of South Korea and Japan. As we have previously explained, on the same day South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff issued a statement claiming that after a Russian Beriev A-50 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft had ... more »
French Fighter Pilot “killed” F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter in Mock Combat
*David Axe* *Security, * How did that happen? *To be fair, it’s unclear what scenario the jets were playing out: whether, for instance, the F-22 started out slower and lower in order to let the Rafale gain the advantage for training purposes. Nevertheless, the video shows that the Rafale, a decade older and less sophisticated compared to the F-22, can be roughly comparable to the Raptor when maneuvering at low speed during close combat.* Past evidence seems to confirm that a French fighter pilot once “killed” an American F-22 Raptor stealth fighter in mock combat. Although not... more »
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Have Fired Multiple Missiles At A Saudi Airport
*Al Jazeera*:* Houthis 'fire 10 ballistic missiles' at Saudi airport* Saudi-led coalition says intercepts six missiles fired by Houthi rebels at civilian targets in Saudi Arabia. Houthi rebels have fired several ballistic missiles at an airport in southwest Saudi Arabia, the group has said in statement. The rebels fired 10 Badr-1 ballistic missiles at Jizan airport, killing and wounding dozens, the group's military spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday. *Read more *.... *More News On Reports That Yemne's Houthi Rebels Have Fired Multiple Missiles At A Saudi Airport* Coaliti... more »
Cultural Program at the Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Check out the events currently scheduled at the CCJF - Centro Cultural Justiça Federal ("Federal Justice Cultural Center"). Cinema Grandes Clássicos e Sucessos do Cinema / cineclube ("Great Classics and Successes of Cinema / Film Club") As the name says, the CCJF film club includes films that have marked the […] The post Cultural Program at the Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
German Environmental Funding in 2017 Far Exceeded IBAMA’s Non-Compulsory Budget
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The German government transferred US$268 million (R$1.1 billion) to Brazil in 2017 for investment in environmental protection projects, according to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the request of G1 news site. This amount is almost four times the budget of the Brazilian Institute of the Environment […] The post German Environmental Funding in 2017 Far Exceeded IBAMA’s Non-Compulsory Budget appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Tax Collection Increase Indicates Gradual Economic Upturn
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the economic slowdown in recent months, federal tax collection suggests that the economy is recovering gradually and consistently. For experts at the Ministry of Economy, the fact that July's collection reached its highest level in eight years and surpassed financial institutions' estimates, suggests that the economy is beginning to The post Federal Tax Collection Increase Indicates Gradual Economic Upturn appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s EMBRAPA Develops Heat-Resistant Crop Planting Technology
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Circumventing the effects of heat on crops has engaged the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) researchers in the development of planting techniques, management, and new cultivars that ensure productivity. Two new varieties of frizzy lettuce are already being marketed. Lettuce registered as BRS Leila takes longer to bloom and withstands […] The post Brazil’s EMBRAPA Develops Heat-Resistant Crop Planting Technology appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Gets Nineteen Medals; Five Gold for Individual Table Tennis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Five spots at the Tokyo Paralympic Games and nineteen medals. This is the balance of Brazilian table tennis in the individual competitions of the Parapan-American Games Lima 2019. Of the thirty members of the Brazilian team, over sixty percent took the podium in this first leg of competitions. Team tournaments […] The post Brazil Gets Nineteen Medals; Five Gold for Individual Table Tennis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Small Businesses Generated 95 percent of Jobs in July
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Micro and small companies have generated 41.5 thousand jobs with a signed contract in July. The data were compiled by the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (SEBRAE) based on the General Registry of Employees and Unemployed (CAGED). According to the survey, small businesses were accountable for 95 percent […] The post Small Businesses Generated 95 percent of Jobs in July appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Stands out in the Urban Sustainability Index 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Urban Sustainability Index (ISLU) 2019, which measures municipalities' commitment to the National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS), once again placed Rio de Janeiro in the spotlight. The city ranked fourth among municipalities with over 250,000 inhabitants, behind only Santos, The post Rio Stands out in the Urban Sustainability Index 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Video: Snopes vs. Babylon Bee
“Fact checking” satire is every bit as ridiculous as you might think. Thanks, Snopes. ~ Media Editors ~ By Freedom Toons https://m.youtube.com/user/Cartanimation View and Read more informative and FACTual (Not FAKE) Videos and Articles at The Patriot Post http://patriotpost.us/
Day After Stating No Link, NY Times Blames Amazon Fires On Global Warming
By Clay Waters ~ One day after reporting, “These fires were not caused by climate change,” The New York Times blamed the ongoing Amazon rain forest fires on….climate change. In Sunday’s Times, Johannesburg bureau chief Norimitsu Onishi falsely conflated the Amazon rain forest fires in Brazil with global warming in “Europe Tries to Fill Void […]
UN “Sustainability” Conference In Salt Lake Pushing Dangerous Agenda
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ NGOs from around the world are gathering in Salt Lake City, where, from August 26-28, they will participate in the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference. The theme of the confab at the swanky Salt Palace Conference Center (pictured) is “Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities and Communities.” “Activists battling climate […]
Israeli Jets Foil Attack
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ According to the Times of Israel: “Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes in Syria to thwart a planned attack on Israel by Iran-backed fighters using armed drones, the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday night.The Israeli military said its strike late Saturday targeted operatives from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds […]
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE Asian equity markets tank and the yuan hits an 11-year low after Donald Trump ramps up his trade war with China by imposing more tariffs on more than half-a-trillion dollars worth of imports https://t.co/0sIzv9bzpn pic.twitter.com/VJzBjtcSoM — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 26, 2019 G7 summit: Iranian foreign minister attends unexpected talks https://t.co/oaVomFnMRG — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 25, 2019 Hongkonger serving Tear Gas back to the police with a tennis racket pic.twitter.com/PVsGIwMRSA — Greg Reese (@gregreese) August 25, 2019 Amid growing internat... more »
Day Three Schedule – G7 Summit, Biarritz France…
The third day of the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France, has more bilateral discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and international leaders outside the traditional ‘group of seven‘ construct. The topics of Macron’s selected G7 group discussion include planetary sustainability, … Continue reading →
Collingwood's Sam Murray 'more committed than ever' to AFL career once ban for doping ends
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Collingwood player Sam Murray is issued with an 18-month ban for doping by an AFL tribunal, but will be free to join next year's competition when that ban ends in February.
World leaders offer to help Brazil as Amazon burns
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World leaders say they are preparing to help Brazil battle wildfires burning across the Amazon region, with more than 40,000 fires recorded so far this year.
'We need to do better': Melbourne council apologises to model for photo blunder
Melbourne's Lord Mayor will meet with South Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech after a public relations agency employed by the council for Melbourne Fashion Week sent the wrong photo to a celebrity magazine.
Magpies justified to enter AFL finals with premiership in their sights
The Magpies were written off by some earlier in the season but a four-match winning streak and the return of key personnel has Nathan Buckley's team eyeing off the flag heading into the finals, writes Alister Nicholson.
'Like a dream': Husband accused of murdering Australian aid worker seeks bail in Fiji court
The husband of Australian aid worker Jennifer Downes — who is accused of her murder — tells Fiji's High Court that he wants to sell assets to hire a private lawyer and "prove his innocence".
Australia must 'stick together' after Ashes loss, but someone is set for the axe
After the crushing manner of defeat in Leeds, Australia has to get back on the horse as quickly as possible, but despite Tim Paine having options up his sleeve, things could be about to get worse, writes Simon Smale.
Man dead after mine wall collapse, calls for industrial manslaughter laws
A 59-year-old employee of the company that operates the Bootu Creek mine was killed when a wall of soil and dirt collapsed on him on Saturday afternoon, the Singapore-based parent company says.
Fan tension boils over as SA's two football clubs crash out of finals contention
Adelaide's two AFL sides narrowly missed the finals for another consecutive year, prolonging heartache for fans. But their coaches are potentially facing very different fates, with the Power committing to keeping Ken Hinkley as uncertainty surrounds Don Pyke.
A footy superstar who was 'just dad at home': AFL greats farewell 'Polly' Farmer
Hundreds of friends and family along with some of the biggest names in sport and politics fill part of Perth Stadium to capacity for the state funeral of Australian football legend Graham "Polly" Farmer.
Cultivating consent: Challenges and opportunities in the West Papuan palm oil sector
The need for consent from indigenous landowners in Indonesia's West Paua oil palm developments. The post Cultivating consent: Challenges and opportunities in the West Papuan palm oil sector appeared first on New Mandala.
7 Things The U.S. Government Says You Should Never Do After A Nuclear Explosion
The sound of the largest man-made explosion: A cinematographer films an atomic mushroom cloud on July 19, 1957 in Yucca Flat, Colorado *Business Insider: **7 things the US government says you should never do after a nuclear explosion, from using conditioner to hiding in your car* * In early August, a mysterious nuclear explosion killed at least seven people at a Russian military site. * Less than two weeks later, the US began testing a cruise missile, stoking fears that the two nations could be headed toward another nuclear arms race. * In the event of a nuclear explosion on American... more »
Faces of Food Safety: Meet Nicole Suggs of FSIS
Editor’s note: This is a recent installment in a series of employee profiles published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service, republished here with permission. Nicole Suggs is an import inspector and a consumer safety inspector (CSI) in the Philadelphia district. Suggs began her FSIS career 15 years ago, but says it happened... Continue Reading
Scotland reports rise of E. coli infections in 2018
The number of E. coli infections recorded in Scotland increased in 2018, according to a report on surveillance data from the country. Cases of E. coli O157 decreased while non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) increased. About a third of the infected people were admitted to hospitals for at least one night during their illness.... Continue Reading
Hard boiled egg, seafood processors warned by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration recently sent warning letters to a hard boiled egg processor in Gainesville, GA, and a seafood processor in Clare, Ireland, 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 letter. If... Continue Reading
Assorted dried fruit recalled for undeclared sulfites
Krasnyi Oktyabr USA Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling its 500-gram (17.65 oz) packages of “Tainy Vostoka Assorted Dried Fruits – Apple” and “Tainy Vostoka Assorted Dried Fruits – Quince” because they contain sulfites, which are not properly declared on the label. According to a recall notice for dried Krasnyi Apple, and a recall notice for dried Krasnyi Quince, which... Continue Reading
Victory! Delaware Becomes The First No-Kill State For Shelter Animals
Nation’s First No-Kill Animal Shelter State Delaware has just made history as the United States’ first no-kill state for animals in shelters. The Best Friends Animal Society, an organization committed to ending shelter euthanization, announced Delaware’s exciting news at its annual conference in Dallas. (1, 2) The Best Friends Animal Society considers a state to […] The post Victory! Delaware Becomes The First No-Kill State For Shelter Animals appeared first on Health Nut News.
Picture Of The Day
French soldiers of the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment inspect the perimeter of a touareg home in the Gourma region during the Operation Barkhane in Ndaki, Mali, July 29. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier *WNU Editor:* The above picture is fomr this photo-gallery .... *Inside France's anti-jihadist mission in Mali *(Reuters).
August 26th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #949
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 →
Monday August 26th – 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 →
Former F-4 Pilot Tells the Story of One of the First Ever Laser-Guided Bomb Runs
*Dario Leone* *Security, * History. *The following story appears in Ed Cobleigh’s book War for the Hell of It: A Fighter Pilot’s View of Vietnam. Bestselling author Ed Cobleigh has been a fighter pilot with the US Air Force, US Navy, Royal Air Force, Imperial Iranian Air Force, and the French Air Force. He also served as an Air Intelligence Officer working with the CIA, FBI, and M16 on a variety of covert projects. He knows fighter planes, fighter pilots, and air combat well. His first fighter plane was the F-104 Starfighter and the last was the F-16 Viper. He flew 375 combat m... more »
China Reflections and Warning from Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon’s Warning On China Trade War (w/ Kyle Bass) | Real Vision Classics Real Vision Finance August 21, 2019 . If you have not had a chance to catch this interview, I strongly suggest you do. Bannon can be a loose cannon but this interview is pure gold and extremely well thought out. It explains a lot about Trump’s current shift and double down on tariffs to China. In fact it gives an extremely timely overall view of China versus the US and is terrifying in several ways. –##– A second video I would recommend is the one where … Continue reading →
Quote of the Day
“All war is a symptom of man’s failure as a thinking animal.” ― John Steinbeck
Social Media Company should be labeled “serial offender” and suffer the consequences
When someone goes before a judge, their past actions and court cases come to light. In many cases, those who repeat such mistakes and are caught again and again receive harsher sentences according to that record. These are called repeat or serial offenders. So that same characterization should occur for online tech companies who are constantly brought up on charges, on class action lawsuits, or on any repeating pattern of offense. That SHOULD be the way the law and court verdicts work. In China, several social media sites are banned. The Great Wall extends online now as well. Faceboo... more »
Britain Sends Another Warship To The Persian Gulf
The Royal Navy's Type 45 Daring-class air-defence destroyer Defender practices underway security with the Cunard Liner Queen Mary 2 in the Gulf of Oman on April 17, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Royal Navy) *Daily Mail: **Britain sends fourth Royal Navy warship to patrol Persian Gulf after Iranians captured UK-flagged vessel Stena Impero and her 23 crew* * The UK-flagged vessel Stena Impero and her 23 crew was captured last month by Iranian commandos * Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS Defender has been ordered to the region * HMS Duncan, HMS Kent and HMS Montrose have already been deplo... more »
Is Trump Re-Sparking Anti-Semitism Among American Evangelicals?
On Thursday, John Pavlovitz had some responses to people who say "you've gotten too political?" Know anyone like that? Pav: There are phrases you hear so much, they start to become white noise: *•* “You’re too political.” *•* “You’re too angry.” *•* “You’re too partisan.” He's been a registered Independent for thirty years and growing up he was "taught to avoid talking about politics and religion in mixed company, and made it a point never to vilify groups en masse or to demonize individuals in leadership outright whenever speaking about the events of the day. Even in the most ... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, August 26, 2019
[image: Rio news, Brazil news, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil] We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: The Glow Party (Copacabana) – It is time to get the party mood started all over again as "The Glow Party" returns to New Mariuzinn Copacabana tonight. DJ Guga Fernandes […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, August 26, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, August 26, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Agosto do Aragão (Mooca) – Carioca pagode artist Jorge Aragão will be performing tonight at the traditional Bar Templo. Every Monday in August 2019, Aragão will involve the audience […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, August 26, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Daily Brief 2019-08-24
This is a summary of 4 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Russia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army achieves major victory after militants abandoned northern Hama: maps Syrian Army approaches […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Man accused of shopping centre murder to be assessed on mental competence
Psychiatric reports will be prepared to help determine whether a man charged with murdering a woman at a southern Adelaide shopping centre was mentally competent at the time. The murder allegedly happened outside Colonnades Shopping Centre at Noarlunga in October last year.
US police officer claims he was shot by sniper outside station but then admits truth
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A Los Angeles Deputy admits to lying about being shot by someone in a nearby building as he walked to his car outside the Lancaster police station, revealing he used a knife to cut holes in his shirt to convince colleagues.
Minister says 'a fire is a fire' as new CFS chief questioned on local expertise
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South Australia's Emergency Services Minister says the Country Fire Service's new chief officer has "experience right across the world", as volunteers criticise their new head for his lack of experience of catastrophic fire conditions.
Israel Carried Out Strikes Against Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces in Recent Weeks
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Israeli Missiles Flying Over Damascus Dealt with ‘Efficiently’: Syria’s SANA
Press TV Published on Aug 25, 2019 Syrian army’s air defense systems have intercepted Israeli missiles flying above Damascus before they could inflict damage on targets in the capital city. The state news agency SANA said in a report late on Saturday that the ‘hostile targets’ were dealt with efficiently before they could reach their …
Keiser Report: No Barrier to Negative Yields (E1427)
RT Published on Aug 24, 2019 Check Keiser Report website for more: http://www.maxkeiser.com/ In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss former central bank chairman Alan Greenspan, warning that there are no barriers to negative yields in the US. In the second half, Max interviews Wolf Richter of WolfStreet.com about the significance …
Protests in Hong Kong Escalate
RT Streamed live 15 hours ago Protesters in Hong Kong gather in the New Territories to demand political reform. end
This is What Gloating Looks Like … NY Times Distorts War-Torn Syria
This is What Gloating Looks Like … NY Times Distorts War-Torn Syria by Finian Cunningham, https://www.rt.com/ A supposed survey of war-torn Syria by America’s so-called “newspaper of record” was not merely shoddy journalism; it was a cynical attempt to rewrite the history of the eight-year war. – The meandering report of more than 2,700 words was headlined: …
Alex Newman: Trump at War with New World Order – Globalists May Try to Crash Economy to Get Trump
Alex Newman: Trump at War with New World Order – Globalists May Try to Crash Economy to Get Trump by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Journalist Alex Newman says President Trump is at war with the Deep State, New World Order globalists that want to destroy America. Are the forces of good making headway against the forces of …
Lynette Zang: Undeniable Bad Advice & Negative Signals
ITM Trading Streamed live on Aug 22, 2019 Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/dont-… Check out these other videos: WARNING BELL 100% RISK LEVEL: Central Banks Rushing to Gold as IMF Shows 100% Risk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUHQ4… – and The Debt Bubble is Popping Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-rX4… – On August 22, 2019 at 7:15 am, the 10 YR/2 …
BOE Chairman Mark Carney Calls for a Reset of Global Monetary System, Thinks The Dollar Can No Longer Be The World’s Reserve Currency
Why Mark Carney Thinks The Dollar Can No Longer Be The World’s Reserve Currency by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ While Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated Jackson Hole speech was, in the words of Brean Capital’s Russ Certo “underwhelming and anti-climatic”, one couldn’t say the same for the shocking luncheon speech by Bank of England’s outgoing governor, Mark …
German Expert Accuses Western Media of Double Standard on Hong Kong 德國專家：西方對香港的歪曲報道另有所圖
CGTN Published on Aug 24, 2019 Western media’s double standard on Hong Kong issues is one of the attacks that are being launched by the West against China, a researcher at the Schiller Institute in Germany said. end
Mike Pillsbury, the Brains Behind CIA/NED Hong Kong Riots & Irregular Warfare
Aunt BB Published on Aug 2, 2019 NOTE: I forgot to mention the current trade war w/China, which has featured prominently in the news. This is another form of irregular warfare. Dr. Michael Pillsbury, a former Reagan Administration official, admitted on Fox News that the USA is responsible for the Hong Kong (HK) protests, specifically …
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Punishing Hamas for Rocket Fire from Gaza – Reports
Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic HERESEY, LIE! Israel Strikes Lebanon After Punishing Hamas for Rocket Fire from Gaza – Reports by https://www.rt.com/ Israeli air strikes targeted the headquarters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Lebanon’s Bekaa region, local media report. Earlier the …
Exoplanets Could Host Abundant Life – Even BETTER Than Earth, Scientists Discover
The Illuminist psyop continues. Exoplanets Could Host Abundant Life – Even BETTER Than Earth, Scientists Discover by https://www.rt.com/ Exoplanets in our universe may be home to abundant life that enjoys a more hospitable home than we do on Earth, surprising research has revealed. The news may help in the search for alien life. Researchers are …
US Doesn’t Belong in South China Sea – Ben Swann
RT America Published on Aug 23, 2019 The United States has accused China of blocking southeast Asian nations from being able to access trillions of dollars in oil and natural gas in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has promised to deploy the US Navy to the sea for drills. Investigative journalist Ben …
Frank Giustra: Billionaire Investor says Biggest Gold Bull Market of All Time Starting Now
Palisade Radio Published on Aug 21, 2019 Frank discusses his early career, his experiences in the late 1970s in that bull market and how in 1997 he decided to do something different by starting Lionsgate Entertainment. After that, he started several successful gold companies including Wheaton River and in 2009 Endeavour Mining. Frank is now …
+100,000,000 oz Silver Trade in 3 Months, JP Morgan Busted Again | Ted Butler
SilverDoctors Published on Aug 23, 2019 This Podcast – http://www.SilverDoctors.com/precious… Another strong week for monetary precious metal values. The silver spot price is trading late this week around 17.50 oz in fiat US Federal Reserve notes. The gold spot price is trading $1,530 fiat US dollars per troy ounce near the end of this week’s …
China's New Amphibious Assault Ships Are Massive
Several photos of China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship (roughly analogous to the USN’s LHDs) undergoing construction have surfaced online recently. Bridge structure installed on main hull. Launch expected later this year pic.twitter.com/HEAjzWUAqp — Mike Yeo 杨启铭 (@TheBaseLeg) August 23, 2019 Warzone/The Drive: *China's New Amphibious Assault Ship Is A Monster* *The vessels will give China a high-end amphibious assault capability that can be used both regionally and far from home.* The development and fielding of China's fixed-wing aircraft carriers grab all the headlines, but... more »
The Humans Are Waking Up
You run into a lot of despair in this line of work. The more you learn about the mechanisms of power, the more hopeless things seem at first glance. The political system is totally locked down, with anyone who tries to upend the status quo […]
Carter Page Discusses His CIA and FBI Role With Maria Bartiromo….
Carter Page appeared on Fox News today with Maria Bartiromo to discuss his work as an informant for the FBI in the Evgeny Buryakov case. The case involved Buryakov in New York and two other SVR agents, Igor Sporyshev and … Continue reading →
Small Jump for Arctic and Antarctic Leads to Large Jump for Global – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 236 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Greenland Glaciers: History vs. Hysteria
Originally posted on Science Matters: The modern pattern of environmental scares started with Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring claiming chemical are killing birds, only today it is windmills doing the carnage. That was followed by ever expanding doomsday scenarios, from DDT, to CFC, to SST, and now the most glorious of them all, CO2. In all…
'Worth trying': Iran's Foreign Minister leaves G7 talks after surprise visit
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Iran's Foreign Minister leaves France after making a surprise visit during the G7 summit, but it remains unclear whether the dramatic diplomatic move has had any effect on tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Two things will lure smart students into teaching careers and it's not just more cash
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A new survey of 950 high achievers reveals what would make them take on a teaching career. And it's more than just money, write Peter Goss and Julie Sonnemann.
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