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Halifax CAO Jacques Dubé is raising money for charity; this is a problem
News 1. Spaceport “I hadn’t even made it into Canso when I happened upon the first person willing and eager to speak her mind on the proposed spaceport that Maritime Launch Services wants to construct in the picturesque community at the very end of Highway 16,” writes Joan Baxter: In a charming restaurant a few […]
4 Sue to Block California Tax Return Law Aimed at Trump
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires presidential candidates to file five years of their income tax returns with the California secretary of state.
GOP Governor Urges Gun Sale Background Checks After Shooting
Gov. Mike DeWine said Ohio needs to do more while balancing people's rights to own firearms and have due process.
Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison Dead at 88
Morrison's family issued a statement through publisher Alfred A. Knopf saying she died after a brief illness.
Manson Prosecutor: Keep Them All Locked Up Forever
Stephen Kay was a fresh-faced prosecutor just 27 years old and three years out of law school when circumstances handed him the Charles Manson "family" murder case.
Authorities Seek Leads in Mass Shootings That Left 31 Dead
Authorities in two U.S. cities scoured leads in a pair of weekend mass shootings that killed 31, trying to piece together the motives that led two young men to unleash violence on innocent people in crowded public places.
Erasing America’s Hot Past
Tony Heller Published on Aug 4, 2019 This video is a must-watch for people wanting to understand what is going on with the climate crisis scam. It shows what they are doing, how they are doing it, and what we need to do to prevent a hostile takeover of the corenerstone of our civilization – affordable, reliable energy.
Lakeside 2019, a quiet but eventful Monday
Last night's programs in Lakeside were wonderful. The growing popularity of "Porch Stories" shows people want to know their neighbors' stories. It's based on the very organic movement called The Moth. https://themoth.org/stories Two Lakesiders told fascinating tales of events that changed their lives. In summer 2017 a group decided to try the Moth Story format here and arranged for a few porches. However, as the interest in the group grew, it moved to the Women’s Club, and when it outgrew that, to the Chautauqua Hall in the Fountain Inn. Then we walked across the street to Hoo... more »
History lesson: Collecting colonies
The global expanse of US military bases is well-known; but its actual territorial empire is largely hidden. The true map of America is not taught in our schools. Abby Martin interviews history Professor Daniel Immerwahr about his new book, 'How To Hide An Empire', where he documents the story of our 'Greater United States.'
Americans Should Be Very Skeptical Of Calls For New 'Terrorism' Laws
[image: undefined] Two mass shootings have rocked the United States in less than 24 hours, leaving dozens dead and many more wounded. The first in El Paso, Texas was allegedly perpetrated by a white supremacist whose racist motives are outlined in a rambling “manifesto”, the second allegedly by a self-described “leftist” whose motives, like the 2017 Las Vegas shooter, are presently unknown. These incidents occurred a week after another mass shooting in Gilroy, California. All the usual US gun control debates have of course reignited, which is understandable. Alongside this debate, h... more »
Conspiracy Theorists Are Domestic Terrorists!
By corbettreport The term “conspiracy theory” was weaponized by the CIA half a century ago. At first it was merely used to marginalize those who... more »
Milner millions for SUGRA
This award is unlikely to erase our sorrow about the two weekend accidents in the mountains (see two previous blog posts) but... As The Symmetry Magazine and many others tell us, three men are going to share a special $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for the development of supergravity (or SUGRA for short). I almost forgot that we have also been to Amsterdam in July 2002. Dan, Martijn, Hong The three men who deserve the award for their advances especially in 1976 are Sergio Ferrara, Daniel Z. Freedman, and Peter van Nieuwenhuizen. Needless to say, while I could po... more »
World Government Summit - Behind the Deep State
[image: behind-the-deep-state-alex-newman-world-government-summit] VIDEO - In this episode, host Alex Newman brings attention to the annual global summit which takes place in Dubai. The event refers to itself as “a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide.” Though it identifies from a “neutral” standpoint and series as a place for “collaborations” to take place, Newman looks behind the curtain to see why we should be leery.
Exploiting Massacres to Raise Poll Ratings
[image: exploiting-massacres-to-raise-poll-ratings] "Never let a crisis go to waste" is an old political adage.
THE LIMITATIONS, THE LIMITATIONS: Are mass shooters mentally ill?
*TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019Inquiring minds try to know:* To what extent are members of Homo sapiens able to conduct a "national discourse?" Experts who study this question are pointing to a pair of reports in today's Washington Post. At the paper's "Today's print edition" site, the pair of articles appear quite close together; they're separated by only one other report. On that page, the reports are listed as shown: *Dayton gunman had dark thoughts, ex-girlfriend says* By Emily Davies, Tim Craig and Hannah Natanson *Studies: Mental illness isn’t to blame* For unknown reasons, no au... more »
Is There A Missing Biological Factor That May Be Causing Abnormal Health Issues Including Atypical Social Behaviors?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Ever since I can remember, I have wondered why the CDC/FDA and Big Pharma insist every vaccine is the CORRECT dosage,... more »
Malik to hold talks in India to resume ETCA
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
06-Aug-2019 Sri Lankan International Trade Minister plans to hold ministerial-level discussions with Indian counterparts during his visit to India this week, in order to resume trade negotiations.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 5th 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 […]
Hong Kong demonstrators need to avoid playing into the hands of China
Hong Kong demonstrators need to avoid playing into the hands of China Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The centralized Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is worried about losing power concentration over Hong Kong. Equally, statements emanating out of America and the United Kingdom are angering China. This notably applies to Nancy Pelosi […]
Trump Backs Away From Uranium Quota
Ranger Uranium Mine, Australia (Source: Wikimedia) On July 12, President Trump surprisingly decided not to levy a quota on uranium imports, departing from his past enthusiasm for limiting purchases from abroad. The yearlong lead-up serves as the latest example of the president’s extensive power over trade. Uranium is a crucial resource for the United States. Through its use in nuclear power plants, uranium provides 20 percent of electricity used in the U.S. every year. Yet U.S. uranium production has decreased since its peak in the 1950s, dropping off as a result of declines in th... more »
Preliminary Observations on the Utility of Measuring Cybersecurity
Source: U.S. Department of Defense Cybersecurity is a bit like obscenity. It seems that we know it when we see it, but we have a great deal of difficulty describing it, categorizing it or counting it. Much as with obscenity, there are some obvious answers on which all can agree—having an “internet of things” system with a hard-coded password of “123456” is insecure by any measure—but there is a vast gray area in between the poles where tradeoffs, cost-benefit assessments, and issues of practicality and scalability lurk. Of late, I have become increasingly interested in this appare... more »
Flu Shots During Pregnancy Failed to Lower the Risk of Fetal Death, Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight
… and For Some Outcomes Infants of Unvaccinated Moms Fared Better By the Children’s Health Defense Team Public health officials and doctors, ever more insistent that pregnant women get flu shots, are frustrated that fewer than four in ten American moms-to-be avail themselves of the recommendation. Policy-makers’ disappointment stems not just from their zeal to […] The post Flu Shots During Pregnancy Failed to Lower the Risk of Fetal Death, Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
On Philosophers and Their “Best” Students
The most baffling line in Leonard Peikoff’s *Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand* comes at the end of his Preface to the book: “To be objective, I identify the status of my work as follows: this book is the definitive statement of Ayn Rand’s philosophy—as interpreted by her best student and chosen heir.” But why did Peikoff have to boast in the Preface that he was Rand’s “best student,” and “chosen heir”? What did he expect to achieve by making such a boast? Did he really believe that people will take him and his book seriously if he declares that he is Rand’s “best student,” and... more »
How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing
Since the introduction of private prisons, rates of incarceration have risen strongly . How much are those prisons to blame?
The Bretton Woods Is Dead… So What’s Next?
Today the world has captured a second chance to revive the “great dream” that has taken the form of the New Silk Road. If western nations wish to survive the oncoming collapse, then they would do well to join this new framework rather than transform the dying remains of Bretton Woods into a “Green New Deal”.
'The great lie': Keating slams suggestion super increase would stifle wages
Former prime minister Paul Keating says the suggestion that increasing the employer super contribution from 9.5 to 12 per cent would stifle wages is "the great lie".
After his death, a second amendment supporter, leaves a message on gun violence
The following posthumous editorial appeared in The Charlotte Observer on August 6, 2019. It speaks for itself. “Larry Swenberg died of ALS this spring, a few months before gunmen killed 29 people in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Swenberg, … Continue reading →
Fraud and corruption bring big payoffs
California judges provide stage for kangaroo court justice over Roundup weedkiller The post Fraud and corruption bring big payoffs appeared first on CFACT.
Indexing Capital Gains - Which Americans Will Benefit
While it barely made the news cycle, a recent letter sent by 20 Republican Senators to the Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, should give middle class Americans reason to vote for "the other party" given the Trump Administration's preferential treatment of wealthy Americans in its taxation policies implemented in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here is the letter: According to the letter, ".*..the United States economy has experienced historic levels of growth as a result of Congress and the current Administration's policies such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...*" and that i... more »
StrongHearts Native Helpline 'Sixteen Signs of Emotional Abuse'
Sixteen Signs of Emotional Abuse in a Relationship By Mallory Black, Diné, StrongHearts Native Helpline Censored News No one expects to find themselves in an abusive relationship. Most relationships begin in a good way with kind words and compliments, but they can turn harmful and emotionally abusive at any time. Emotional abuse is a type of domestic violence that often flies under the
U.S. Congress Is Starting To Question The Cost And Survivability Of The U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers
The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan cruises during Talisman Sabre 2019 on July 22, 2019, in the Coral Sea. (Navy photo by MC2 Kaila Peters/Navy) *David B. Larter and Joe Gould, Defense News:* *With mounting questions about cost and survivability, a shifting political landscape for US aircraft carriers * WASHINGTON – The new chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, was confirmed quickly by the Senate last week, but lawmakers made clear that the cost and growing vulnerability of aircraft carriers to ever-faster and evasive missiles will be among the iss... more »
J.D. Scholten Will Beat Steve King In Iowa This Time Around
Yesterday our old pal, former baseball player JD Scholten launched the second part of his campaign to replace Iowa neo-fascist and white nationalist Steve King with a stunning video narrated by Kevin Costner (*Field of Dreams*). Last cycle-- with zero help from the DCCC, of course-- JD shocked the political punditry by nearly beating King in the gigantic rural Iowa district that sits in the northwest and central part of the state, stretching from Sioux City to Ames and New Hampton in Chickasaw County in the eastern part of Iowa-- 38 counties. JD won the 3 most populous of those c... more »
Tension Between Brazil’s Bolsonaro and the Country’s Northeast Continues
[image: Brazil,The Northeast of Brazil is one of the poorest regions of the country,] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Tension between the government of president Jair Bolsonaro and the governors of nine Northeastern Brazilian states continues high. In the past few weeks, President Bolsonaro has demeaned people from those states and his administration has withheld investments from the region in retaliation for not voting for him during the 2018 elections. […] The post Tension Between Brazil’s Bolsonaro and the Country’s Northeast Continues appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Says in Interview, “Criminals Should Die on the Streets Like Cockroaches”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When asked about what to do in order to solve violence in Rio and Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro told Leda Nagle’s YouTube channel, broadcast on Monday, that he will be submitting a bill to Congress with the goal of providing “legal backing” so that police may use firearms in their […] The post Bolsonaro Says in Interview, “Criminals Should Die on the Streets Like Cockroaches” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bovespa Index Sharply Declines Amid U.S. and China Trade Tension
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – B3, the main index of the São Paulo Stock Exchange, closed trading with a strong drop on Monday, August 5th, amid the increase in commercial tensions between China and the United States. At 5:19 PM, the Ibovespa had dropped 2.51 percent to 100,097 points. The Brazilian stock market follows the […] The post Bovespa Index Sharply Declines Amid U.S. and China Trade Tension appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Secret Helmet that Turns the F-35 Into a Stealth War Machine
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Almost out of a sci-fi movie. A vital element of the F-35 Lightning II’s unprecedented warfighter capability is the Rockwell Collins F-35 Generation III Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), known as F-35 Gen III helmet. Noteworthy the helmet’s ground-breaking technology equips the pilot with mission-critical information on the helmet’s visor; resolves well-documented fit, comfort, and convenience problems associated with helmets worn by pilots of legacy aircraft; and fuses together the Joint Strike Fighter’s cutting edge communications and sensor sui... more »
High School Students Helped the Air Force Build Parts for a B-2 Stealth Bomber
*Dario Leone* *Security, * An amazing story. “We’ve been innovating since the Wright Brothers, since we first took flight,” said Brig. Gen. John J. Nichols, B-2 pilot and commander of the 509th Bomb Wing (BW) at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri. “We are a service of innovation.” Across the Air Force, changes to equipment, policies and procedures have been made to save money, to save time and to save lives. As explained by Staff Sgt. Kayla White, 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, in the article Stealth pilots, high school students collaborate to create innovative part for $... more »
Ending Slavery Wasn’t Enough. It Took My Family 5 Generations to Become Truly ‘Free.’
*Armstrong Williams* *Politics, * "When you have stolen from someone, it is not enough to merely stop the theft. Justice requires that you redeem the value of what was taken. In many cases, this was not done, and the lasting effects of slavery and de jure segregation continue to this day in the form of entrenched poverty and social stigma." I recently had the pleasure of being invited by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to speak at a breakfast gathering honoring D.C. Emancipation Day. We would be celebrating the 157th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s formal emancipation of ove... more »
Socialism vs. Capitalism: Why AOC Is Wrong (And Wealth Wins)
*Armstrong Williams* *Politics, * Any why wealth wins every time. There’s been a lot of conversation these days among America’s wealthy class about whether capitalism can—or even should—survive in an age of increasing wealth disparity. Some, like billionaire hedge fund owner Ray Dalio, seem downright ambivalent about their wealth. Dalio, whose net worth stands at about $14 billion, believes that wealth disparities between rich and poor in this country will eventually foment a populist uprising that might bring about radical socialism. Dalio believes “that all good things taken... more »
Gun Maker Smith & Wesson Took a 100-Year Old Gun and Remade It
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Can it take on a Glock or Sig? *The SW1911 line is also differentiated by size. 1911 handguns are typically divided into 5-inch barrel “Government” full-size handguns, 4.25-inch barrel “Commander” compact-sized handguns, and 3-inch barrel “Officer” subcompact size handguns. This allows the 1911 enthusiast to pick the size handgun that fits his or her needs, whether it be a government-sized range pistol, commander for concealed carry, or officer for discreet concealed carry. Smith & Wesson’s handgun line offers 1911s in all three sizes, although thei... more »
The Royal Navy Is Weak (And Iran Is Taking Advantage)
*David Axe* *Security, * Can London defend itself against Tehran? *Mark Sedwill, the government's national security adviser, in May 2018 revealed that the Royal Navy likely wouldn't have enough ships to escort its two new aircraft carriers and would rely on allied navies to protect the carriers during wartime.* The Royal Navy plans briefly to double its number of warships in the Persian Gulf following an attempted attack by Iranian forces on a British oil tanker on July 20, 2019. *(This first appeared last month.)* But the temporary increase in British warships in the region, ... more »
Why Captain America Was an Awful Commander in the Battle Against Thanos
*The Angry Staff Officer* *Security, * What the U.S. military can learn. *Deciding to open the shield was not necessarily a stupid idea. It made a gap just a few metres wide through which the enemy tried to push a light infantry brigade. Despite the Wakandan military lacking in indirect fires, this still presented an excellent opportunity. Any fire on the gap would be guaranteed to hit the enemy. The effectiveness of the canalization could perhaps be improved by field engineering works, although time was limited.* The world is blessed that Steve Rogers never made it past captain... more »
Iran and Russia: Getting Ready to Hold Joint-Naval Drills in the Strait of Hormuz?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Should the U.S. Navy be worried? As military and diplomatic tensions continue to flare between Washington and Tehran, Iran is moving to reassert its presence in the Persian Gulf-- with Russian help. Earlier this week, Rear Admiral of the Iranian Navy Hossein Khanzadi confirmed prior reports that Tehran and Moscow have signed an agreement to hold joint Naval drills: "Earlier, we signed an agreement [on joint exercises] with Russia’s Armed Forces and the Russian Fleet’s command. Soon the preparations and maneuvers’ planning will start and they will b... more »
Gun Fact: You Can Legally Build an AR-15 of Glock Right in Your Own Home
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * "Unlike firearms, “eighty percent” receivers can be purchased in a brick and mortar store and brought home without filling out paperwork or conducting a background check, or may be purchased online and shipped straight to an individual’s home." *How does this work? * The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the agency that regulates gun ownership in the United States, recognizes that individuals have a historical right to make their own firearms. While this may have been common in the eighteenth century, it is only recently becoming pop... more »
The Deadliest Gun on the Planet: A Mini AR-15 'Gun'?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Small but powerful. *Pistol-caliber AR firearms shoot exactly like rifle caliber AR-15 weapons, with just a few exceptions. Although the weapons are semi-automatic the fast rate of fire problem persists and the weapons experience above average breakage of bolt catches, bolts, and firing pins. Counterintuitively, pistol caliber ARs have significant recoil, at least as much as a 5.56-caliber AR-15. Many indoor shooting ranges will allow use of pistol-caliber ARs, with their lower noise signature and lower velocity rounds.* The AR-15 series of rifles ... more »
CNN: DeepMind’s AI could predict serious kidney injury up to two days before it strikes
Artificial intelligence may be able to help doctors determine which already-sick patients are at serious risk of sudden kidney damage, as much as forty-eight hours before it happens, according to new research. The technology could save lives and lessen the need for painful, invasive treatments such as dialysis. The research was published recently in the […] The post CNN: DeepMind’s AI could predict serious kidney injury up to two days before it strikes appeared first on Health Nut News.
The facts on the US children and teens killed by firearms
Rebecca Cunningham, Interim Vice President Research University of Michigan, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the Injury Research Center, University of Michigan at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Firearms are the second leading cause of death among US children and adolescents.
From across the globe to El Paso, changes in the language of the far-right explain its current violence
Arie Perliger, Director of Security Studies and Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Major changes in the language of white supremacists have happened in the last decade that provide a window into how the groups mobilize support, shape political perceptions and advance their cause.
Paul Allen's MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter Is For Sale
*Warzone/The Drive:* *You Can Buy Paul Allen's MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter* *One of the late billionaire's most outrageous toys is being sold off and the new owner will have the highest performing personal plane on the planet.* Microsoft co-founder, prolific entrepreneur, and a man with an absolute love for all things that fly, Paul Allen, died last October after a fight with cancer. He was just 65. Portions of his empire are beginning to be slowly sold off, including the world-record breaking "Roc" satellite-launcher aircraft and the company built around it known as Stratolaunch.... more »
Trump: "Cultural Change is Hard, But Each Of Us Can Choose To Build A Culture That Celebrates The Inherent Worth And Dignity Of Every Human Life."
[image: President Trump, joined by Vice President Pence, addresses his remarks August 5, 2019, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on the mass shootings over the weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. (Official White House Photo)] From Hong Kong to Moscow; from El Paso to Dayton; from the endangered US-China relations to the scuttling of the INF Treaty and US military leaders pushing for military encirclement of Russia and China; the London-centered forces presiding over the collapse of their system have launched a series of destabilizations, designed to induce ... more »
Russia Finally Begins Serial Production Of The Su-57 Stealth Fighter
*Popular Mechanics:* *Ten Years Later, Russia Finally Begins Production of the Su-57 Stealth Fighter* Moscow’s first fifth-generation fighter is mysteriously cheaper but might be too little, too late. Russia’s first fifth generation fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, has entered serial production. Under the terms of a contract signed last June United Aircraft Corporation will produce 76 Su-57s, with the first jet likely to enter service before the end of 2019. First sighted in 2010, the Su-57 takes its name from the famous Sukhoi Design Bureau. The Su-57 was a previously unknown design a... more »
Another Big U.S. Navy Procurement Delay
Tripoli (LHA-7) is launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. on March 1, 2017. US Navy Photo *USNI News*: *Amphibious Assault Ship Tripoli’s Delivery Pushed To Late 2019 or Early 2020* The Navy will not commission its second America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA-7) this fall as originally planned, according to its builder. The Navy had expected to receive Tripoli in late 2019, according to media reports. HII pushed delivery to the end of 2019 or even into 2020 as the company works through some technical design issues with the ship’... more »
Long-delayed Louisiana medical marijuana sales begin; small market projected
Louisiana launched medical cannabis sales after years of waiting, but market growth is expected to prove constrained because of bans on smokable flower and vaporizers, high prices and various regulations. Long-delayed Louisiana medical marijuana sales begin; small market projected is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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*3 ways Grandparents Can Help Pay For College* It’s crucial that grandparents, parents and students understand the advantages and disadvantages of each option There are several ways grandparents can help pay for a grandchild’s education without giving money directly to the student. It’s crucial that grandparents, parents and students understand each of the options before deciding which one may be appropriate for them. For instance, they need to know whether the method they’re using jeopardizes a student’s prospects for need-based financial aid, or if it meshes well with the grand... more »
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*Trump EPA overturns Obama’s veto of Alaska’s Pebble Mine* *This is a big defeat for the Greenies so they will fight it all the way* In a move that returns the rule of law to the administrative regulatory process, the Environmental Protection Agency has invalidated an Obama-era attempt to circumvent longstanding legal precedent in its zeal to torpedo a proposed mining project in Alaska. Debate and litigation surrounding the proposed Pebble Mine in southeastern Alaska near Bristol Bay has been going on for well over a decade. The site that would be mined is said to be rich in gold ... more »
Russian Air Force launches big attack over NE Latakia as Syrian troops prepare for new offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force wasted no time attacking jihadists in rural Latakia after the ceasefire in northwestern Syria was called off by the Syrian Armed Forces. Led by attack choppers and their Sukhoi jets, the Russian Air Force continued their heavy bombardment of northeastern Latakia this afternoon. According to a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Undeterred by US warnings, Erdogan vows to launch new operation in Syria
Ankara will soon launch a new military operation on ensuring security of its borders in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during an address in Ankara on Tuesday broadcast live by Haberturk TV channel. “Turkey cannot feel safe until it neutralizes the mounting threat posed by the allies’ weapons near its southern borders. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists suffer heavy losses in 2 ambushes carried out by suspected Russian troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – Over the last week, the jihadist rebels have suffered heavy casualties in two separate incidents along the front-lines in the demilitarized zone. These two attacks have been carried out behind the jihadist lines, with one ambush taking place just north of the Hama Governorate and the other in the Al-Ghaab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: US warns Turkey against any unilateral action in Syria
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper told reporters on Tuesday that any unilateral Turkish operations in northern Syria would be unacceptable and averted by Washington. “What we’re going to do is prevent unilateral incursions that would upset, again, these mutual interests … the United States, Turkey and the SDF share with regard to northern Syria”, Esper […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Japanese art and Blackley Forest: The spirit of Judy Doggett Walker and fighting dementia
Japanese art and Blackley Forest: The spirit of Judy Doggett Walker and fighting dementia Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The contemporary Japanese artist, Sawako Utsumi, was asked to pay homage to the late Judy Doggett Walker (1934 to 2019) who resided in Manchester, England. Of course, unlike other art pieces by Utsumi, this art […]
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What?! Is someone in the mainstream media actually arguing that a trend in modern political life is bad for the GOP? Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur is apparently doing just that: *Republicans Fear ‘Extinction in the Suburbs’ Over Gun Control* After two gruesome mass shootings in a 24-hour span, some Republicans are raising alarms that their opposition to new firearm limits is making the party toxic to the suburban women and college graduates who will shape the 2020 election. “Republicans are headed for extinction in the suburbs if they don’t distance themselves from the NRA. The GOP need... more »
Meet the Candidates for Mississippi Governor (August 6th Primary)
MPB link: https://youtu.be/FfO9DrsZLdk In the 1990s, Mississippi was building new highways, and now after Republican Haley Barbour’s political machine has … Continue reading →
Study Reveals Racial Inequality in Mexico, Disproving Its “Race-Blind” Rhetoric
From “The Conversation“: http://theconversation.com/ “Study reveals racial inequality in Mexico, disproving its ‘race-blind’ rhetoric by Daniel Zizumbo-Colunga, Vanderbilt University For … Continue reading →
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles, Slams Joint Military Drills
North Korea was created as a client state of the Soviet Union and again became a client state of Russia … Continue reading →
The Cost For A New Air Force One Is Now At $5.2 Billion
A proposed design for the VC-25B is shown in an artist's rendering. Boeing graphic. *Air Force Magazine*: *New Pentagon Report Pegs Air Force One Cost at $5.2 Billion* The next Air Force One jets will cost $5.2 billion overall, according to the Pentagon’s first formal acquisition report on the presidential aircraft. That's about the same as the total cost the Air Force provided to Defense One in March, which is significantly more than previous projections. The $4.7 billion development cost listed in the service's fiscal 2020 budget covers the price of the jets, while the $5.2 bill... more »
BBC apologises for "Isil salute"
I hardly ever watch TV these days (she says, automatically disqualifying herself from doing what it says on the tin) but, alerted to a bit of a hooha in the press about a scene that had to be judiciously excised from Stacey Dooley’s Panorama about ISIS women, my ears pricked up. *“BBC apologises after Stacey Dooley wrongly claimed women gave 'Isil salute' in Panorama documentary” *screams the Telegraph. The papers are full of the shocking news that Stacey Dooley had been filmed mistakenly describing the ‘one-finger’ Islamic (Only one God) sign as “the ISIS salute”) and that the ... more »
Keating says we should have 'no bar' of US missiles in Australia
Australia should reject any push to station United States intermediate-range missiles in the country's north, former prime minister Paul Keating has told 7.30.
'Don't mistake restraint for weakness': Chinese officials warn Hong Kong protesters
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Chinese officials caution protesters across Hong Kong not to mistake Beijing's "restraint" for weakness, as violent anti-government protests enter their third month and show no sign of abating.
Lock The Medcine Chest
Donald Trump wants to give Americans lower drug prices -- by buying drugs from Canada. David Olive writes: Trump is poised to authorize pilot projects by U.S. states, pharmacists and wholesalers to import from Canada medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This, despite the fact that, "Canada pays some of the world’s highest prices for generic drugs. We are the only country with universal medicare that doesn’t also provide universal drug coverage. And the $34 billion that Canadians spent on prescription drugs last year is the third-highest in the worl... more »
Chart: Newer marijuana markets embrace social equity programs
Increased attention on behalf of lawmakers, regulators and the general public regarding the lack of diversity in the cannabis industry has prompted a growing number of states to institute social equity provisions into their marijuana programs. Chart: Newer marijuana markets embrace social equity programs is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
America's Allies Are Not Willing To Commit Military Forces To Support Missions So That The U.S. Can Focus On Russia And China
*Stratfor: **Why the U.S. Will Struggle to Reduce Its Military Commitments Abroad* *Highlights* * The United States has called on its allies to increase their support of various missions, particularly in the Middle East, in the hopes of refocusing resources on its competition with Russia and China. * U.S. allies, however, have been largely unwilling or unable to commit more forces abroad. And those that have so far have offered only token additional support. * The widespread mistrust that the bulk of its partners share regarding U.S. intentions against Iran has hampered the Whit... more »
Hong Kong Protests a ‘Trojan Horse’ – Galloway
RT America Published on Aug 5, 2019 Protests in Hong Kong against a Chinese extradition law have raged for nine weeks, resulting in wide-scale disruptions of life in the major Asian finance hub. The Chinese government says it will introduce a measure to attempt to quell the unrest. Former UK MP George Galloway weighs in. …
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HYDROGEOLOGY OF TARAWA ATOLL, KIRIBATI by G. Jacobson & F.J. Taylor, 1981… GEOLOGY Tarawa is a coral atoll formed on top of a volcanic seamount which rises steeply from 4000 m of water. The atoll is roughly triangular in plan and comprises a chain of small islands on the south and northeast sides which partially […]
US Forest Fire Count Lowest on Record
“There have been fewer than 30,000 fires this year – the majority being in Alaska (which is now cold and wet.)” click here
Navy F-35C Stealth Fighter Could Soon Get More Weapons, Better Range
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Bad news for China and Russia? *Adding weapons to the F-35 introduces several significant variables, the first and most apparent of which is …. it simply gives the aircraft more “shots” to hit an enemy target in the air. An extra air-to-air missile could mean the difference between success or failure, life or death, in any kind of combat engagement.* As the F-35C becomes officially deemed “operational” and “ready for war," the Navy is adding weapons, sensors and software to the aircraft to expand its attack envelope --- and may even increase the F-35s... more »
3 Things Killing Baltimore: High Taxes, High Crime and Poor Education
*Jarrett Stepman* *Politics, * How can we fix it? Baltimore is dysfunctional. This is essentially what President Donald Trump tweeted out in less pleasant terms that became a national story. In a series of tweets, Trump lambasted Rep. Elijah Cummings, D.-Md., and his congressional district in Baltimore, calling it a “dangerous and filthy place.” Trump also said, among other things, that the district was “rat infested.” In a House committee hearing he chaired, Cummings recently criticized the acting chief of the Department of Homeland Security over conditions on the border. T... more »
Viper Is Back! Top Gun: Maverick Could Be Tom Cruise Fighting Drones?
*Dario Leone* *Security, * The latest updates are right here! “Top Gun” star Tom Skerritt opened up about his experience on Top Gun as well as whether or not fans can expect his character to return in the upcoming sequel. Skerritt, who appeared in films like “Alien,” M*A*S*H“ and “Steel Magnolias,” sat down for an interview with Australia’s “The Morning Show” where he discussed his experience working with Tom Cruise and whether he had any idea at the time that the film would be the enduring hit it remains today, Fox News reports. “’I knew it would be very successful. I had had... more »
Joe Biden Says He Is ‘Going To Come’ For Assault Weapons
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, * Biden went on to describe how he would go about rounding up guns if he’s elected president, but stopped short of saying that federal authorities would enter peoples’ homes to as part of a confiscation program. Former Vice President Joe Biden said Monday he supports a national buyback program for so-called assault weapons, while acknowledging he is “going to come” for those types of firearms if elected president. “So to gun owners out there who say well, a Biden administration means they’re going to come for my guns,” CNN’s Anderson Cooper said in an int... more »
Materials scientist up to five retractions as publishers investigate dozens of his papers
A materials scientist in Australia, by way of Iran, has recently had five papers retracted for duplicating his prior work, and the reader who brought the issue to publishers’ attention says it could affect some 100 articles. Ali Nazari, now of Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, was at Islamic Azad University in Iran when … Continue reading Materials scientist up to five retractions as publishers investigate dozens of his papers
Brazil’s Science Minister to Appoint Air Force Officer to Manage Institute for Space Research
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications, Marcos Pontes, said on Monday, August 5th, that he is considering choosing an Air Force officer to head the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), but did not wish to announce the candidate’s name. Last Friday, August 2nd, Ricardo Galvão was notified […] The post Brazil’s Science Minister to Appoint Air Force Officer to Manage Institute for Space Research appeared first on The Rio Times.
Newly Appointed Tourism Ambassador for Brazil Collects Environmental Fines
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Thursday, August 1st, the appointment of biologist and TV presenter Richard Rasmussen as the ambassador for Brazilian tourism. On his official website, Richard describes himself as “possessing a profound knowledge of the environment and native cultures, fauna, animal behavior and to be an expert in […] The post Newly Appointed Tourism Ambassador for Brazil Collects Environmental Fines appeared first on The Rio Times.
Happy book news - and another new book is out!
Last night was celebration time for Miss D. and myself. "Taghri's Prize", my latest novel, has been on sale for just nine days. As of the time of writing, it's hit #1 on Amazon's Hot New Releases list for Historical Fantasy! It's also at #13 on Amazon's Hot New Releases list for Epic Fantasy, and #11 on the Hot New Releases list for Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (both, again, at the time of writing). That's the first time I've reached the top of any Amazon book ranking list. Color me happy! Thank you very much to all of my readers. Your support made this possible. Of course, the ... more »
Best of: 1 in 36 Autism Rate Sets New High
Note: Kim is taking a summer break and we're running our favorite "Best of" posts. Please consider a donation to our "Stop the Summer of Censorship" campaign . Many mainstream platforms have censored articles that discuss health and vaccination choice,... more »
Reko Diq controversy
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06-Aug-2019 In June 2000 the government in power signed a joint venture with Pakistan getting 25% and BHP getting bulk 75%. It was in violation of the internationally established practice of sharing half revenues.
India should act tough and exit RCEP
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06-Aug-2019 Most industrial sectors, farmers rightly fear an import deluge. The Centre seems to have realised this; it needs to decide fast.
TLC con UE se ratificará en octubre, informa Vietnam a Mogherini
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06-Aug-2019 El parlamento vietnamita prevé ratificar en octubre el TLC con la Unión Europea.
Michael Hudson: Why Frances Coppola’s “The Case for the People’s Quantitative Easing” Is for Banks, Not the People
A dubious proposal to continue over-reliance on monetary policy, this time with a quantitative easing scheme, instead of fiscal spending.
Monumental mistake by council at NSW cemetery
A NSW Mid North Council apologies for the grief it caused the community for knocking over headstones.
Man accused of fatally shooting friend while 'messing around' in forest ordered to stand trial
A man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the head with a rifle that was "faulty and prone to accidentally discharge" in a forest south of Adelaide is ordered to stand trial.
'Home renovators beware': Handyman wins landmark $3m asbestos compo
An Adelaide man who is part of a so-called third wave of asbestos victims who did not help produce asbestos or build homes with it wins a landmark compensation case against James Hardie.
How Minneapolis Freed Itself From the Stranglehold of Single-Family Homes
[image: Top: A lawn sign that says "Neighbors for More Neighbors" is perched in front of a two-story home. Bottom: A cyclist passes by an apartment building.] It means opening up single family home neighborhoods to a higher density platform. The bigger problem is transportation. This can be helped by creating high density transportation nodes around train stations. Actually throwing all single family zoning over for duplexes at least certainly moves things along. the market can then sort out preferences. All good. *How Minneapolis Freed Itself From the Stranglehold of Single... more »
Tolkien, Christianity, and the State
Herein we find a critical teaching, central to The Lord of the Rings and of Christianity itself. It is simply that power begats evil. Thus real power must always be opposed or internally countered. It is my contention that the lure of power can be readily managed and defrayed by application of the Rule of twelve as this naturally throws up the best leaders while also containing them. We accomplish something similar or at least to intend to do so with our various forms of electoral politics. The weakness there is talent wastage in particular which the rule of twelve can by... more »
What economists have gotten wrong for decades
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This is a great analysis and creates a valuable perspective and shows us how to successfully fine tune our policy positions. Get this right and also learn how to make adjustments naturally in such a way as to make it balance properly. Not an easy trick, and that fact that it requires political notice is bad enough. Now add in one other change and it all will work wonderfully. That is to convert the minimum wage into a a minimum working shift that is tied directly to specific costs such as a bunk bed rental and a good meal. This provides a hard and real bid on the whole labor... more »
Humans May Be Accidentally Geoengineering the Oceans
[image: Humans May Be Accidentally Geoengineering the Oceans] This discusses industrial pollution which is pretty slight. Far better is directly dumping iron rich dust into the many available gyres to do the job. The success of the first and only experiment is described below. A mere 120 tons was used to fire up a gyre near Haida Gwai which led to a massive leap in returns in the NE Pacific equally large returns along the northwest coast. Thus actively sending out a ship each year to fertilize all the know gyres is strongly indicated. *Humans May Be Accidentally Geoengineeri... more »
Iran Took an Old F-14 and Transformed It Into a Super 'Tomcat'
*Dario Leone* *Security, * The U.S. Navy retired the iconic Tomcat on Sep. 22, 2006 and today the F-14 remains in service with IRIAF. *Is an 'old' cat learning new tricks? * Iran says it has succeeded in upgrading a Grumman F-14 Tomcat and return it to service. According Mehr News Agency the process to upgrade the F-14 fighter jet began in February 2017. The Tomcat undertook flight tests last month and has now joined Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) F-14’s fleet, said Mohammad Jafar Tak, commander of Shahid Babaei Airbase. The country has also overhauled an F-7 and PC... more »
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