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Sunday Sermonette (More Blessed to Give than to Receive)
*Follow the Money* Our fellow blogger, Beans, commented: LL wrote in his reply to my comment: "The feckless and impotent metrosexual Obama and his masculine wife did nothing to concern the Long March." Well, how else is Barky the Lightbringer and the First Wookie supposed to afford a house in Martha's Vineyard, unless they get their dirty mitts on some international money... The answer includes but is not limited to 'international money'. During Obama's eight years in office he sold access to the White House. People who wanted to that access engaged in what is known as 'play to play... more »
Hezbollah Says Commanders Ready, Israel Orders More Forces to Border Region
Hezbollah Says Commanders Ready, Israel Orders More Forces to Border Region by Ellen Francis, Ari Rabinovitch, https://www.reuters.com/ BEIRUT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Hezbollah said on Saturday its field commanders were ready to respond to an attack a week ago that the Lebanese group blamed on Israeli drones, after Israel’s military ordered extra forces to deploy near the border. …
Yahoo: Jeffrey Epstein claimed someone tried to kill him before he died
Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his prison cell on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Some reports indicate that he had told guards that someone was trying to kill him, it has been revealed. The 66-year-old was being held on sex trafficking charges at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in Manhattan when he was found hanged. Epstein’s death […] The post Yahoo: Jeffrey Epstein claimed someone tried to kill him before he died appeared first on Health Nut News.
US Official Claims Eduardo Bolsonaro Speaks Neither English nor Spanish
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - If English fluency is a prerequisite for being an ambassador to the United States, Federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of President The post US Official Claims Eduardo Bolsonaro Speaks Neither English nor Spanish appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Wants an Evangelical to Direct the National Film Agency
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday, August 31st, that he would like to appoint someone with an Evangelical profile to the National Film Agency (ANCINE). "Someone with the Bible under his arm, corn-grated knees and who knows 200 verses of the Bible", he described. "Of course it's a bit of […] The post Bolsonaro Wants an Evangelical to Direct the National Film Agency appeared first on The Rio Times.
Business Confidence Index Drops 0.1 Points in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Business Confidence Index (ICE), measured by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV), fell 0.1 points from July to August 2019 to 93.9 points, on a scale of zero to 200. The indicator consolidates the confidence indices of the four sectors of the economy: industry, The post Business Confidence Index Drops 0.1 Points in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Consumer Protection Agency Fines Google and Apple for ‘Face-Aging’ app
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Consumer Protection Agency 'PROCON Foundation' of São Paulo has imposed a fine on Google and The post Consumer Protection Agency Fines Google and Apple for ‘Face-Aging’ app appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Budget 2020 Reduces Funding and Investment Expenses
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The discretionary resources of the ministries and federal agencies in 2020 will suffer a reduction of R$13 (US$3.25) billion compared to this year according to the draft budget bill sent by the government to the National Congress on Friday, August 30th. The so-called discretionary expenditures include spending on investments and […] The post Brazil’s Budget 2020 Reduces Funding and Investment Expenses appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Central Bank will Implement Instant Payment System
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The development of the instant payment system is progressing. This week, the Central Bank (BC) announced that it will be responsible for developing the database and system administration. The idea is to replace transactions with cash or through bank transfers and debits of transactions between people. According to the Central […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank will Implement Instant Payment System appeared first on The Rio Times.
Detran Distrito Federal Tests Drugometer to Identify Drug use
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Traffic Department of the Federal District (Detran - DF) began testing a device called a drugometer, which is capable of identifying psychoactive substances in drivers' bodies. The test is done using the driver's fingerprint and can identify 15 types of drugs including crack, cocaine, and ecstasy. The device will […] The post Detran Distrito Federal Tests Drugometer to Identify Drug use appeared first on The Rio Times.
Toffoli: “The Federal Supreme Court Guarantees Democracy in Brazil”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, August 30th, the president of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Justice Dias Toffoli, lectured to more than 500 members of various trade unions in Brazil. In his speech, Toffoli maintained that "it is the STF that guarantees democracy in Brazil . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Toffoli: “The Federal Supreme Court Guarantees Democracy in Brazil” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Humorist Gustavo Mendes Expels Bolsonaro Supporters From Show in Minas Gerais
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Comedian Gustavo Mendes, famous for playing former president Dilma Rousseff on his YouTube channel, was not intimidated by screams and provocations and expelled a group of scholarship holders who attacked him during a concert in Teofilo Otoni (MG). The trio, who shouted to Mendes to "do a show in Africa," […] The post Humorist Gustavo Mendes Expels Bolsonaro Supporters From Show in Minas Gerais appeared first on The Rio Times.
Current 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) in Rio de Janeiro. CINEMA 10th CINEFOOT - Soccer Film Festival / Cinema CINEFOOT is the only film festival in Brazil and is a pioneer in Latin America entirely dedicated to the […] The post Current Cultural Program at the Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Navy SEALs vs. Iran's Killer Mines: Who Wins?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* In the 1980s, this actually went down. On July 21, 1987, a gigantic 414,000-ton supertanker entered the Persian Gulf with an unusually prominent escort—a U.S. Navy missile cruiser and three frigates. The narrow straits of the Persian Gulf had become a shooting gallery due to the Iran-Iraq War, still raging seven years after Iraq’s surprise invasion of Iran in 1980. As Iran counterattacked into Iraqi territory, Baghdad—supplied and armed by the Soviet Union, France, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia—began blasting Iranian oil tankers with missiles... more »
How France Almost Sold Russia Two Powerful Aircraft Carriers
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* And then Crimea was stolen away. It’s not uncommon for national leaders to succumb to the temptation of lucrative weapon sales abroad, even when there are obvious risks those weapons could undermine their national security and diplomatic interests, or those of close allies. After all, the United Kingdom, France and the United States have warred with countries fielding guns, jet fighters and warships built in Western factories. Even seemingly “safe” third parties may transfer hi-tech weapons technologies to additional actors they were never ... more »
China’s New Growth Market: Tear Gas
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Be worried, Hong Kong. The riots in Hong Kong are good news for one sector of China’s economy: tear gas manufacturers. Chinese companies that produce tear gas and other crowd-control weapons are gearing up to meet increased demand in China and abroad. Police in Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous part of China, have repeatedly fired tear gas against protestors in the former British colony. Massive protests have swept Hong Kong this year in response to a new law that would have eased extraditions to China, as well as what Hongkongers see as Beijing’s grad... more »
Justice, Temperance, Prudence And The Virtue Of “No”
I have sometimes quipped that children are born lawyers. Their cries of, “That’s not fair!” would be at home in any court in the world. Children reveal our instinct for fairness, the root concept in the virtue of justice. Of course, as every parent knows, that instinct is often distorted, […]
Israeli PM Netanyahu Hints That Israel Launched Attacks Against Iranian Targets In Iraq
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on July 23, 2019. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL) *Times of Israel:* *Netanyahu says he’s doing everything to defend Israel, including ‘in Iraq’* *PM’s comment comes after Iraqi government accuses Jerusalem of attack on powerful Iran-backed paramilitary force in its territory.* Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday appeared to drop the biggest hint yet that Israel was operating in Iraq against Iranian interests. Netanyahu, during a Facebook live stream to supporters, said: “I am doing everything to defe... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* Believe it or not (You can look it up), there is a medical name for seeing things in the clouds. It's called Pareidolia, a generalized term for seeing things in random data. The imaginative, if undeveloped minds of children often process random shapes in the sky's clouds as dragons, monsters, or other entities that inhabit the nightmares of a child. In the adult world, Pareidolia is best exemplified when people see the image of a man on the Moon, Jesus in the sky, or Jesus in the icy frost of their windows. The weird thing about us is the role of the p... more »
THE Death Of A Climate Icon: The Video
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Two years old today, this polar bear video is more relevant than ever: “The polar bear as an icon for climate change is dead because the distorted predictions made by polar bear specialists were wrong.”
Early Freeze Tied To Solar Minimums
A Farmer talks about the likely early frost, after a late planting, and the lijely impactvon yields of corn Continue reading →
Biden’s Fiction
Plus 4 more: Comey’s Corruption II Criminal Sanctuary? The Crack Down Begins Praying for Florida Gary Bauer ~ As you know, former Vice President Joe Biden is legendary for his gaffes. The situation has become so bad that his former brain […]
Our Changing Values Should Worry Us
Star Parker ~ The late historian and political philosopher Harry V. Jaffa noted the significance that the preamble to our Constitution concludes with the words “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” This is how the drafters of our Constitution saw its purpose. Jaffa continues, saying, “a blessing is what is […]
Networks Endorse Taylor Swift’s ‘Equality’ Lobbying
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ On MTV’s Video Music Awards on August 25, Taylor Swift won the Video of the Year award for her latest song “You Need to Calm Down.” It’s a song that trashes anyone still dissenting from the LGBTQ agenda, begging them to “control your urges to scream about all […]
Beware Feeling The ‘Bern’ On Climate
By Craig Rucker ~ So says the presidential campaign website of Bernie Sanders. This U.S. Senator from Vermont, now 2nd time presidential candidate, and socialist without apology, is leaving nothing to chance. He’s just come out big – really big – for a Green New Deal. Bernie Sanders’ Green New Deal is less about the […]
Many Thanks To All for Your Contributions To Inspirational August 2019
*Many thanks to all visitors, readers, contributors, writers, poets, artists, photographers and translators who have help to make Inspirational August even better. I am grateful and appreciate the contributions of all who took part in the Ninth Annual Inspirational August 2019.* *Kindest regards and best wishes to all,* *Mike*
EVERSPACE 2 COMING IN 2021
Loved Rockfish Games original Rogue-Squadron-like Kickstarter release Everspace? Well, Everspace 2 is beginning production soon with a full release in 2021. What is different about the sequel then? It's still Everspace but it's been stripped of its limited-choice jump-nodes interface... it's basically gone GFF or Galactic Free Form with some stunning accelerated transit modes shown. It's still single player, for now, though the team has hinted at 'stretch goals' if funding breaks their half-million quid target. Space legs, team and/or full online play are the three most obvious st... more »
Has Turkish President Erdogan Abandon His Syrian Rebel Allies?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shake hands after a joint press conference in Sochi, Russia on September 17, 2018. (AA) *Tom Luongo:* *One Last Ceasefire Before Oblivion for Jihadists in Syria* The battle to reclaim Syria moved forward this week. Syrian Arab Army forces reclaimed the town of Khan Sheikoun last week prompting a flurry of moves by all involved, most notably Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The battle to reclaim Syria moved forward this week. Syrian Arab Army forces reclaimed the town of Khan Sheikoun last we...more »
US-China trade war escalates with new tariffs
China and the United States begin imposing additional tariffs on each other's goods, with Beijing's levy of five per cent on US crude marking the first time the fuel has been targeted in the year-long trade war.
The burning questions ahead of week one of the AFL finals
What to do with Nic Naitanui? Have the Cats already taken their eye off the ball? And is the Gabba the Lions' secret weapon? Mark Maclure, Ryan O'Keefe, Brent Harvey and Lauren Arnell discuss with Grandstand.
'Call of Duty has ruined me': Nick Kyrgios knocked out of US Open by Russian Rublev
Nick Kyrgios blames the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium and too much video game playing, as his US Open run is ended by Russian Andrey Rublev.
Iraqi Prime Minister’s Decree will not Undermine Power of Iran-backed Militias
Iraqi Prime Minister’s Decree will not Undermine Power of Iran-backed Militias Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 17 Issue: 16 By: Rafid Jaboori The Jamestown Foundation On July 1, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi issued a decree stating that the Iran-backed Iraqi Shia militias that operate under the umbrella group of the Popular Mobilization forces (PMU) should […]
How a Hurricane Proved the Stealth F-22 Has a Nearly Fatal Flaw
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Simply stated: We don't have enough of them. *In other words, the F-22 is arguably the best fighter in the world when it comes to air-to-air combat. But even so, it can fall prey to a variety of causes, of which hurricanes are one—albeit not the most likely—cause.* Sometimes you need a strong wind to lay bare the consequences of folly. Hurricane Michael did more than devastate the Southeast coast, including Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, home of a squadron of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, and center of F-22 training. It also showed that when you o... more »
Study sheds light on E. coli infection process
Scientists have looked at the infection process of E. coli to try and develop ways to interfere with it. Illness-causing E. coli bacteria launch infections by inducing intestinal cells to form tiny structures, called pedestals, which anchor the pathogens in place and help colonies grow. Experiments on enteropathogenic and enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EPEC and EHEC)... Continue Reading
Comparaison rapport Touraine/ volonté AFT/ projet de loi de bioéthique
En 2018 se sont tenus en France “les États généraux de la bioéthique”, débat national chargé de préparer la révision des lois de bioéthique prévue pour 2019. Le débat, organisé par le Comité consultatif national d’éthique a eu lieu à la fois en ligne et lors d’audition de spécialistes. Dans ce cadre, Marc Roux, président… [lire la suite]
Tweets For Today
Police have used tear gas, rubber bullets and blue-dyed water cannon to disperse crowds as tens of thousands marched in Hong Kong, defying a ban https://t.co/XGDFNGyTlJ pic.twitter.com/SQCEJx9Hkb — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 1, 2019 Police beat protesters at #HongKong's Prince Edward station pic.twitter.com/VABB3CKqrJ — RT (@RT_com) August 31, 2019 Dorian set to slam Bahamas as powerful category 4 hurricane https://t.co/WWgnSq02oG pic.twitter.com/A2wzWSDoWb — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 1, 2019 The Spirit of Mississippi leaving #Fairford on Thurs to meet ... more »
Raiders ruin Gallen's farewell, Tigers still in the finals hunt
The Tigers still have finals aspirations after a convincing win over the Dragons, after the Canberra Raiders knocked off the Cronulla Sharks in golden point in Paul Gallen's farewell home match.
Aurora Australis visible from Tasmania leaves southern lights chasers in awe
Aurora chasers around Tasmania are treated to a spectacular display of the southern lights in conditions described as "just perfect".
A day in the life of a country court
What goes on inside a busy NSW local court — from police pursuits to a letter from jail to a stolen vibrator.
'This is my first lesson': Perth man forced to land plane after instructor passes out
A student pilot makes a dramatic emergency landing at Perth's Jandakot Airport during his first lesson in a two-seater aircraft after his instructor collapses mid-flight.
Tears for Coco Gauff as Naomi Osaka ends teenager's US Open run
World number one Naomi Osaka has too much power and poise for Coco Gauff at Flushing Meadows, as the American teenager's run comes to an emotional end.
Drunk driver allegedly tows burning trailer for 2km around Adelaide streets
A 32-year-old man allegedly caught towing a trailer containing a diesel fuel container that had ignited returned a blood-alcohol reading almost six times the legal limit, SA police say, and lost his licence on the spot.
Babies in Spain develop abnormal body hair after medicine mix-up
A company that put a hair loss treatment into containers meant for a medicine used to treat stomach problems will be sued by a group of Spanish parents after their babies and toddlers developed abnormal body hair.
'Undermined and sexualised': Ring card holder angry she was sidelined by women's advocates
The Horn v Zerafa bout promoter brings in male "fight progress managers" to replace female ring card carriers, much to the Bendigo crowd's displeasure, as local councillors call the use of "ring girls" outdated and misogynist.
Manly threatened with loss of home final after fan arrested for confronting Storm's Will Chambers
The issue of ground security during NRL games at Brookvale is under the microscope after a Manly fan is arrested for confronting Melbourne's Will Chambers.
September 1st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #955
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 →
Sunday September 1st – 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 →
11:00pm Hurricane Dorian – Powerful and Slow Westward Movement – Parts of East Florida Coastline Now Under TS Watch…
Hurricane Dorian now presents a 150mph wind force extending 30 miles from center. That is a 60 mile-wide category-4 wind field. A very powerful and dangerous storm. A rapid turn north is expected; the question is ‘when‘? A Tropical Storm … Continue reading →
Arctic Higher Than 2012 2016 2007 – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 242 – 2019
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Picture Of The Day
UK F-35 Lightning fighter jets conduct integration flying training with US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers for the first time, August 29, 2019. US Air Force/UK Ministry of Defense *WNU Editor: *The Above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Stunning photos show US Air Force B-2 stealth bombers training with British F-35 fighters for the first time* (Business Insider).
World War II Teaches Us How World War III Could Happen (And Would Be Hell)
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/48631270737/sizes/h/] Bottom line, there’s a whiff of the 1930s in the air in East Asia today. Marauding Polish troops were culpable for fourteen military incidents along the Polish-German frontier eighty years ago. The reluctant German government felt compelled to order the army to respond—and World War II was on. Or at least that’s what Adolf Hitler would have you believe. That day the Nazi dictator informed the Reichstag, or parliament, that he had “resolved to speak to Poland in the same langua... more »
World War II Turns 80 Today. The Aftermath Changed America Forever.
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The American republic disappeared long ago, leaving a half-hearted, bungling semi-empire which views the entire world as its sphere of interest. The cause was less World War II than Washington’s decision afterwards to put the country on a permanent war footing, even in peacetime. Eighty Septembers ago the world plunged into the abyss of World War II. The worst conflict in human history began with Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. It was a horrid, murderous conflict which started at terrible and only got wo... more »
This Man Had 30 Million Bullets in His Very Own Private Fortress
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/BRAZIL--GM1E94A063101.html] In the USA... *Frank Bannerman died in 1918 at the age of 68 from overwork, according to a New York Times obituary, but many believed that the occupation of the island and the suspicion surrounding his name and business had seriously compromised his health. * In central New York, 50 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River, is a small spit of land known as Bannerman Island. Originally called Pollepel Island, the tiny island was noted for tales of ghosts,... more »
How Blessed We Are To Live In A Decent And Democratic Age Where Such Things Could Not Possibly Occur
To be honest, it's hard to understand why anyone still supports Trump-- and nearly 40% of voters do. But it always makes me ill to read that Jews do. Not many, but some. I've always been fascinated that there were actually Jews who voted for Hitler. Something like 24% of Jews voted for Trump. Far fewer Jews voted for Republicans in 2018 but there really should be no Jews-- other than Sheldon Adelson-- who vote for him in 2020. My grandmother used to tell me Jews valued education more than other groups so they were "smarter." (Roland, my closest friend, teaches school in Compton ... more »
Don't Be Scared of the Monster that Isn't Under Your Bed!
Classical Renaissance Space Green Fascism Don't Be Scared of the Monster that Isn't Under Your Bed! Video of Don't Be Scared of the Monster that Isn't Under Your Bed! Jason Ross and Daniel Burke address the LaRouchePAC Manhattan town hall meeting this week.
"Imagination..."
"Imagination was given to us to compensate for what we are not; a sense of humor was given to us to console us for what we are." - Mack McGinnis
Paulo Coelho, “Forget This Idea of Seeking Happiness”
*“Forget This Idea of Seeking Happiness”* by Paulo Coelho “Countries where income is under US$ 10,000 a year are countries where the majority of the population is unhappy. However, it was discovered that from that figure upwards, monetary difference is not all that important. A scientific study conducted on the 400 richest persons in the United States shows that they are only slightly happier than those who earn US$ 20,000. The logical consequence: of course, poverty is something unacceptable, but the old saying that “money does not bring happiness” is being proved in laboratories.... more »
"Greed..."
“Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.” - Erich Fromm
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