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Brazil’s Federal Treasury Seizes 850,000 Euros at Rio Airport
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Treasury seized yesterday, September 28th, little more than €850,000 (US$930,000) in the luggage of a passenger who landed at Galeão Airport, in Rio de Janeiro. He had landed on a flight from Belém and said he had no proof of the money's source. Considering the current exchange rate, […] The post Brazil’s Federal Treasury Seizes 850,000 Euros at Rio Airport appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil has Highest Percentage of Optimists Among Twenty-three Countries
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has the highest percentage of optimists in the world, according to a research commissioned by Expo Dubai 2020 and released this week. According to the survey, 76 percent of Brazilians believe themselves optimists, a number considerably higher than the global average, which stood at 56 percent. Over 20 thousand […] The post Brazil has Highest Percentage of Optimists Among Twenty-three Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mobile Market Could Suffer Its Biggest Decline Ever, Report Says
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the market analyst, smartphone sales could shrink by 3.2 percent in 2019 and are a reflection of customer satisfaction with their smartphones, with a technology that is sufficiently advanced to discourage the purchase of new models. "Consumers are keeping their phones longer, given the limited attraction of new […] The post Mobile Market Could Suffer Its Biggest Decline Ever, Report Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Unemployment in Brazil to Return to Pre-crisis Level Only in 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Informal work in Brazil is growing persistently, breaking record after record. If, on the one hand, this means that there is room for those who need to make a living, on the other hand, the slow upturn in formal employment, with a signed worker . . . To read the […] The post Unemployment in Brazil to Return to Pre-crisis Level Only in 2024 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Northeast States Do Not Join Government’s Civil-Military School Project
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the interior of São Paulo, state schools met during the week to discuss potential adhesion to the federal government's civil-military education project. In the state of Santa Catarina, the government has already shown a positive stance on the introduction of two schools under this model financed by the Union, […] The post Brazil’s Northeast States Do Not Join Government’s Civil-Military School Project appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lula’s Girlfriend Says Freedom “Will not Come Signed by Those who Defrauded Justice”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Operation Lava Jato prosecutors have requested that Lula be sent to the semi-open regime, but the defense is seeking the suspicion of Sérgio Moro, who sentenced Lula with no evidence to disqualify him from the election. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's girlfriend, sociologist Rosângela da Silva, wrote on […] The post Lula’s Girlfriend Says Freedom “Will not Come Signed by Those who Defrauded Justice” appeared first on The Rio Times.
“We’re Selling Everything,” Says President’s Chief of Staff on State Privatizations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a lecture directed to entrepreneurs in the Chamber of Industry, Commerce, and Services (CIC) of Caxias do Sul, on Friday, September 27th, the presidential chief of staff, Onyx Lorenzoni, again advocated the plan for privatizations of state-owned companies. "Today there are 22 state-owned companies under the privatization process. The […] The post “We’re Selling Everything,” Says President’s Chief of Staff on State Privatizations appeared first on The Rio Times.
First day of Rock in Rio Generates 34 Tons of Garbage
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A balance made by the Municipal Urban Cleaning Company (COMLURB), a state-owned company linked to the city of Rio de Janeiro, shows that 34 tons of garbage were collected on the first day of the Rock in Rio festival . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post First day of Rock in Rio Generates 34 Tons of Garbage appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Management Of The Soul
For who knows the things of a man except the spirit of that man, which is in him? So also no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. How many psychologists does it take to change a lightbulb: One. But the lightbulb really has to want […]
I Served on One of the Last U.S. Navy Battleships. They Are Not Coming Back.
*James Holmes* *Security, * A new age of warfare *Key point:* The Navy has to think smaller. There’s a mystique to battleships. Whenever inside-the-Beltway dwellers debate how to bulk up the U.S. Navy fleet, odds are sentimentalists will clamor to return the *Iowa*-class dreadnoughts to service. Nor is the idea of bringing back grizzled World War II veterans as zany as it sounds. We aren’t talking equipping the 1914-vintage USS *Texas* with superweapons to blast the Soviet Navy, or resurrecting the sunken Imperial Japanese Navy superbattleship *Yamato* for duty in outer space, ... more »
1000 U.S.Troops Are Headed to Poland
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] It is all about deterrence. *Key point: *Trump agreed to send more forces to Poland to defend it against Russia. What Happened: U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to deploy approximately 1,000 additional U.S. troops to Poland during a meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, Reuters reported Sept. 23. Why It Matters: The deal, which formalizes the United States' commitment to protecting Poland from Russia, provides a diplomatic victory to Duda and his gover... more »
China Celebrates an Anniversary of a “People’s Democratic Dictatorship”
*David Boaz* *Politics, Asia* [image: Reuters] A terrible regime. *Key point: *The communist regime killed millions and still violates human rights to this day. Next Tuesday the People's Republic of China is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding on October 1, 1949. Quite an extravaganza is planned, even as protesters in Hong Kong plan a counter-rally. China's opposition to democracy in Hong Kong and in China itself is not just the recalcitrance of cranky old men. It's part of the Chinese Communist state's founding mission. Take the speech of Mao Zedong on July 1, 194... more »
Live: Wallabies fight back against Wales in Rugby World Cup clash
The Wallabies put themselves back in contention against Wales in their Rugby World Cup encounter in Tokyo, trailing 26-22 in the second half. Follow the action in our live blog.
'Profit over nature': Concerns over Tasmanian tour operator oversight
As Tasmania lures more tourists with its wilderness charms, there are fears the method of holding tour operators accountable for licence breaches in precious wilderness areas is not up to the task.
Farmers are struggling for skilled workers despite a surge in backpackers, so one woman had an idea
A farmer who trains backpackers in grain and livestock farming says demand for good seasonal workers in WA is outstripping her ability to supply them and her agency is stretched to the limit.
Labor says Morrison's 'megaphone diplomacy' worsens 'terrible' relationship with China
Labor deputy leader Richard Marles says the Prime Minister's "pot shots at our largest trading partner" while in the United States last week added to the "terribly" managed relationship between Australia and China.
'Anti-political politician': Patrick Condren to run as Labor's candidate for Brisbane mayor
Former Queensland political journalist Patrick Condren says he is ready for a "fast and frenetic competition" as he makes a charge at Brisbane City Hall as Labor's mayoral candidate in the March 2020 council election.
Richmond faithful celebrate 'surreal' AFL grand final win with premiership players
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The premiership party for Richmond continues as thousands of fans gather at Punt Road oval to celebrate the Tigers' grand final victory over Greater Western Sydney.
Fast-moving bushfire threatened homes at Tenterfield
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An emergency warning is downgraded in northern NSW after an "unpredictable and fast-moving" grass fire had threatened homes, with embers to blowing up to 4 kilometres ahead of the fire front.
Pelosi Bows To Hollywood Extremists
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally announced she would support an impeachment process, she was bowing to left-wing extremists who have never accepted the 2016 election results. And Tinseltown is positively giddy. After the election, celebrity leftists made a video urging the Electoral College to reject the actual […]
Why the Middle East Fears Iran's Missiles (To a Point)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Iran has a history of unveiling wonder weapons that aren’t so wonderful, such as “advanced” jet fighters that are actually copies of 1970s U.S. aircraft. While Iran can build missiles, their newest models seem more bravado than fact. *Key point: *Iran has a history of unveiling wonder weapons that aren’t so wonderful, such as “advanced” jet fighters that are actually copies of 1970s U.S. aircraft. While Iran can build missiles, their newest models seem more bravado than fact. The newest Iranian weapon, the Mobin, was displayed at the MAKS 2019 defens... more »
Sig Sauer MCX Rattler: Best Machine Guns on the Planet?
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/00/e1/2d/00e12dfbd80e8db1c97a5e532b714d7f.jpg] Very useful. *Key point:* This weapon is compact and powerful, making it a favorite for the U.S. Special Operations Command. Hot off its new contract with the U.S. Army, Sig Sauer has unveiled a new compact carbine which the company claims is its most “discreet platform” ever: the MCX Rattler. The Rattler, a compact personal defense weapon built at the request of “elite military units,” is based on the Sig Sauer’s popular line of MCX gas-operated pist... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts* Republican Jesus Sez: Behold, I have prepared a place for thee! Forget Mar-a-Lago! The White God's Heaven is the ultimate gated community! In the White God's Heaven there are McMansions and gas-guzzling Lincolns for all. No hybrid or electric cars! In the White God's Heaven, A FOX News TV is never more than 5 feet away and all of your dream conspiracies are real! Plus, y'all get a little red hat with a propeller! In the White God's Heaven, Mike Huckabee, David Duke, Brett Kavanaugh, and Rudy Giuliani each served 2 full terms as president! 20 foot tall s... more »
Can the U.S. Navy Beat China's New Type 055 Destroyer In a Fight?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://i.redd.it/jwesgu4ohbu21.jpg] A killer class of warships. *Key point:* Although a response is not needed yet, America must figure out its priorities before China builds too many advanced ships. Does the United States have an answer to China’s new Type 055 destroyers? Does it need one? On July 3 Dalian shipyard launched two of the big new ships, with some reports suggesting that the class may extend to twenty-four vessels. The ships are large and have more VLS cells than Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyers, although the latter still... more »
With the Army in the Amazon, Burning Decreased but Deforestation Increased
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first month of action by the Armed Forces in the Amazon to fight the forest fires, the number of fires decreased, but there was a reduction in the number of assets seized, such as logs and chainsaws, as well as infraction notices, compared to the same period in […] The post With the Army in the Amazon, Burning Decreased but Deforestation Increased appeared first on The Rio Times.
Netflix Reaches Ten Million Subscribers in Brazil, Says Newspaper
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Streaming services have taken over the content consumption market, and Netflix is one of the main players responsible for this. The company confirmed to Brazilian news outlet Tecnoblog that it surpassed the mark of ten million subscribers in Brazil, having a larger customer base than any pay-TV operator in this […] The post Netflix Reaches Ten Million Subscribers in Brazil, Says Newspaper appeared first on The Rio Times.
"The Object Of Life..."
"*Glory:* I look around at this world you're so eager to be a part of and all I see is seven billion lunatics looking for the fastest ride out. Who's not crazy? Look around, everyone's drinking, smoking, shooting up, shooting each other, or just plain screwing their brains out 'cause they don't want 'em anymore. I'm crazy? Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts." - Douglas Petrie
Haitian Who Led Coup Against Haiti’s President Aristide & Backed Current President Jovenel Moise is in US Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money-Laundering
As people in Haiti protest the current Haitian president, it is worth remembering that he was backed by a convicted … Continue reading →
A THOUSAND PEOPLE RALLY TO OPPOSE NUCLEAR LAUNDRY – in France!! Meanwhile here in Cumbria Protest on October 1st
ALMOST A THOUSAND PEOPLE RALLY TO STOP NUCLEAR LAUNDRY – in France!! Below is a GOOD LUCK message from France…
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “Until the Last Moment”; "Standing In Motion"; Playlist
Yanni, “Until the Last Moment”, Playlist Yanni, "Standing In Motion", (Live)
This Simulator Shows What a War in Space Against China or Russia Would Be Like
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Security, Space* [image: https://www.weather.gov/images/phi/goesr_earth_reflection_2012.jpg] The final frontier and the strategic high ground. *Key point:* The heavens are weaponizing and every great power needs to practice in case a conflict erupts. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – “Space is a hostile place,” says former B-52 bomber pilot and current Lockheed Martin employee Kurt Nelson. By this, he means that the cosmos is just naturally so, what with its radiation, its frigidity, its vacuum, its void -- even in computer simulations. Vice reports... more »
"Write Your Worries On The Sand..."
"I walked slowly out on the beach. A few yards below high-water mark I stopped and read the words again: WRITE YOUR WORRIES ON THE SAND. I let the paper blow away, reached down and picked up a fragment of shell. Kneeling there under the vault of the sky, I wrote several words, one above the other. Then I walked away, and I did not look back. I had written my troubles on the sand. The tide was coming in." - Arthur Gordon
“Walking Through Your Fear: Emerging Courageous”
*“Walking Through Your Fear: Emerging Courageous”* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM “Frequently, in walking through our fear, we discover that the strength of our fright was out of sync with reality. The situations, activities, and individuals that frighten us remain static. Their relative intensity does not change. Fear, on the other hand, self-magnifies. It is when you are afraid and envisioning all that might go wrong that the energy underlying your fear grows. A tiny flicker of anxiety can easily develop into a terror that manifests itself physically and eventually paralyzes you i... more »
Free Download: Eckhart Tolle, “The Power of Now”
*“The Power of Now” (Excerpt)* by Eckhart Tolle • "Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive; inner peace does not. • Is it not possible to attract only positive conditions into our life? If our attitude and our thinking are always positive, we would manifest only positive events and situations, wouldn't we? Do you truly know what is positive and what is negative? Do you have the total picture? There have been many people for whom limitation, failure, loss, illness, or pain in whatever form turned out to b... more »
"Why?"
"Is there an answer to the question of why bad things happen to good people? The response would be… to forgive the world for not being perfect, to forgive God for not making a better world, to reach out to the people around us, and to go on living despite it all, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it has happened." - Harold S. Kushner
This Might Just Be the F-35s Great Weakness
*Marcus Hellyer* *Technology, Asia* [image: Reutershttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/2212421/f-35-lightning-ii-begins-dt-ii-aboard-uss-dwight-d-eisenhower] Power projection is key for any major power. Does the F-35 have a range problem? *Key point: *Depending on how long the F-35 is in the air, and how much refueling can be done, its range can vary quite a bit. One of the ironies of the current debate about how Australia should adjust its military strategy in light of the changing great-power balance in the Indo-Pacific is that many of the participants—regardless of their views on ... more »
How the F-35 Stealth Fighter and A-10 Warthog Kill Everyone
*David Axe* *Security, * And protect our troops. *Key point: *The F-35 can do combat search and rescue. The U.S. military’s controversial, budget-busting F-35 stealth fighter was not supposed to be part of the U.S. Air Force’s recent search-and-rescue tests. But it got involved, anyway — and by accident. And that’s when Air Force testers discovered something they did not expect. They claim the sluggish, fragile F-35 excels at one of the most arduous air-combat missions, one currently assigned to the rugged, heavily-armed A-10 Warthog attack jet. That mission — providing top co... more »
Quote of the Day
And then, to add to this, Rep Shelia Jackson Lee of Texas had this to say: “I’ve held an AR-15 in my hand, I wish I had it. It is as heavy as 10 boxes that you might be moving and the bullet that is utilized, a .50 caliber, these kinds of bullets, need to be licensed and do not need to be on the street,”
"I Wish You Enough"
"I Wish You Enough" by Bob Perks "I never really thought that I'd spend as much time in airports as I do. I don't know why. I always wanted to be famous and that would mean lots of travel. But I'm not famous, yet I do see more than my share of airports. I love them and I hate them. I love them because of the people I get to watch. But they are also the same reason why I hate airports. It all comes down to "hello" and "goodbye." I must have mentioned this a few times while writing my stories for you. I have great difficulties with saying goodbye. Even as I write this I am experienc... more »
September 29th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #983
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 29th – 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 →
Danish officials halt production at store linked to Listeria infections
Danish authorities have halted production at a speciality food store after one of its products was linked to three Listeria infections. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) stopped production of food at a specialty shop called “Tyrkeren Odder” in Holsteinsgade, Odder, which is a town in Jutland, Denmark. Three people in the local community... Continue Reading
Greg Hunter, "Dollar Rejection is Why America Ramped Up Oil and Gas Production"
*"Dollar Rejection is Why America * *Ramped Up Oil and Gas Production"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Macroeconomic analyst Rob Kirby thinks the dollar shortage and liquidity crisis has something to do with the booming oil and natural gas industry. Kirby points out, “America is producing an awful lot of energy, but they are not making money doing it. What is it that would make them want to do that? That’s when I started thinking about the rest of the world or the rest of the story. The rest of the story goes something like this: Venezuela used to sell all of its oil in dollars. ... more »
Greta’s Soros Connections
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood Andrew Bolt is not afraid to tell the truth about our Greta. It is a pity that the media here have not got the courage to do the same: ? ? ? ? Meanwhile more information is beginning to emerge about…
Tributes flow for 'godmother' of the Stolen Generation movement
An advocate and author whose work was pivotal in exposing the history of the removal of Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory has been remembered for her strength and fierce commitment to social justice.
Fight is over to save historical fishing huts
Time has run out for the owners of 14 holiday shacks near Ingham in north Queensland with the State Government ordering their removal by the end of the month.
Dashcam footage shows epic explosion as oil tanker blows up
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Eighteen people are injured as a blast sends a ball of fire high above a ship in a South Korean port and sparks a raging fire that spreads to a nearby vessel.
Scientists puzzled by giant planet orbiting a dwarf star
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Scientists are expressing surprise after discovering a solar system 30 light-years away from Earth that defies current understanding about planet formation, with a large Jupiter-like planet orbiting a diminutive star known as a red dwarf.
Communist China at 70 is strong, nationalistic and deeply insecure
About 70 years on from the poor, war-torn country that chairman Mao Zedong conquered, China is relatively rich and Communist rule more solidified than ever. But a younger generation appears less willing these days to fall into line, writes Bill Birtles.
Bull rider's rags-to-riches story offers others a path out of poverty
The life story of a former world champion bull rider resonates with participants of an Aboriginal-run initiative that is using rodeo to improve lives in the Kimberley.
Toby Greene's father faces Melbourne court over alleged police assault at MCG
The estranged father of Greater Western Sydney player Toby Greene is remanded in custody for allegedly assaulting a police officer after the grand final at the MCG.
The truth about smart cities – what mainstream isn’t going to tell you (Amazing Polly at YT)
From Amazing Polly at Youtube …. “I expose the con games & sales pitches that the billionaires use to entice us into building SMART Cities & share inspiration from Taipei where the people are rejecting the SMART grid system. Also, I show you an odd similarity between SMART Cities and the “Hameau” — specially designed, … Continue reading The truth about smart cities – what mainstream isn’t going to tell you (Amazing Polly at YT) →
Thousands of Swiss protest 5G wireless over health fears
Thanks to Cat Wilson for this link from yahoo.com. People know this tech is dangerous and that is an understatement. It’s unbelievably a military grade weapon. Hear Dr Barrie Trower (ex military physicist who worked with this tech) and Mark Steele (weapons expert) on topic. Educate yourself & resist. NZ has more than one website … Continue reading Thousands of Swiss protest 5G wireless over health fears →
Deepwater Horizon Spill Created Horrific Mutant Creatures in the Gulf of Mexico
From uncensored.co.nz As the 10-year anniversary of the horrific Deepwater Horizon oil spill approaches, the area’s ocean floor has been transformed into a fetid wasteland coated in tar and populated by handfuls of deformed, tumor-ridden crustaceans. Elias Marat The explosion on a BP oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 was one of … Continue reading Deepwater Horizon Spill Created Horrific Mutant Creatures in the Gulf of Mexico →
Jordan Maxwell Question EVERYTHING And Quietly Resist! – YouTube
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8PD3N4_PJYo&feature=youtu.be
Is Climate Alarmism Tearing Itself Apart?
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ First it was AOC and the Sunrise Movement versus Pelosi and the moderate Democrats in Congress. Now it is Greta Thunberg and the so-called youth movement versus the UN and the world’s major governments. Between the moderates in power and the new radicals, climate alarmism has split wide open. This […]
Videos: Climate Rhetoric Begets Child Abuse … and Suicide
Alarmists have convinced young people that there is no hope for earth. ~ Jordan Candler ~ Greta Thunberg’s prominence is sullied by the incredibly unfortunate reality that the teenager has been grotesquelyproselytized and exploited by a cabal of opportunistic adults intent on leveraging a fraudulent climate crusade to elevate globalism, dispense with capitalism, and rupture […]
Climate Change Protesters Snarl DC Traffic In A ‘Fight For My Future’
By Jackson Elliott ~ Banners waved in the morning breeze as Climate Strike protesters filled McPherson Square Park at 7:00 a.m. Friday. More than 300 people prepared to march from the small park, with those on megaphones leading chants as a couple of homeless people were lying on park benches. The voices of the protesters […]
Are Some Drone Pilots Suffering From 'Sniper Syndrome'?
Photo: Early concerns were that UAV pilots would treat conflict like a computer game. (Reuters via USAF) *ABC News Online*: *Modern soldiers can kill a target on computer, then head home for dinner — and it's giving them 'moral injury'* The recent bombing of Saudi oil facilities by unmanned aerial vehicles has raised a number of questions about drones. But one area that has seen considerable interest already is the problem of "moral injury" in drone pilots. Instead of being shielded from the psychological and emotional impacts of warfare, drone pilots instead face the risk of "mor... more »
Trump Continues Tearing America Apart-- Who Profits?
*SWAMP!* We've been hearing about the "religious right" for decades. I'm sure you know there are also Christians who take Jesus and his message seriously. That would be the religious left. One of the leaders-- a progressive with zero affinity for Trumpism-- is John Pavloviz, who served as a pastor at at megachurch in Charlotte, NC, the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. He does a lot of writing these days and this week he dealt with being labeled a "radical leftist. "I just thought I was normal, ordinary, usual. I thought equity was important to everyone. I imagined America was ... more »
Dengue Fever Spreading Rapidly Across Central America; Size of Outbreak Unprecedented
From VOA News: “Dengue Fever Spreading Rapidly Across Central America By VOA News September 27, 2019 08:46 AM Dengue fever … Continue reading →
History of medical genocide.
All infectious diseases almost disappeared when in the mid-20th century fresh milk started to be refrigerated instead of being "preserved" with immune-suppressive and bactericidal borax. Borax was sold deliberately by criminals in pharmacies! Tuberculosis epidemics expired after 3 centuries of devastating populations and more than 2 billion victims. Vaccines containing toxic liquid resins (succinates and maleinates) called also "succinic buffer" are since then replacing borax as a profit generating poison. The mechanism of toxicity and detoxification is described here: https://med... more »
Germany’s Leopard 2 Tank Has Had so Much Trouble (And Death) in Syria
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Leopard_2_A7.JPG] A bad tank? *Key point: *Even the best tanks need to be kept constantly up-to-date to prevent Germany’s Leopard 2 main battle tank has a reputation as one of the finest in the world, competing for that distinction with proven designs such as the American M1 Abrams and the British Challenger 2. However, that reputation for nigh-invincibility has faced setbacks on Syrian battlefields, and placed Berlin in a uniquely awkward national-level dispute with Turkey,... more »
Sweden’s Greta Thunberg
[image: sweden-s-greta-thunberg] If you haven’t heard of Sweden’s Greta Thunberg by now, you surely haven’t been paying attention. The 16-year-old “climate activist” has received an enormous flood of media attention over the past year.
Paul Ryan, Fox Corp. Board Member, Pushing Fox News to Dump Trump
[image: paul-ryan-fox-corp-board-member-pushing-fox-news-to-dump-trump] The former House Speaker is reportedly pushing Fox Corp. leadership to "decisively break" with President Trump.
Iranian Backed Houthi Rebels Are Claiming That They Have Captured Mass Numbers Of Saudi Troops
*DW*: *Yemen: Houthi rebels claim capture of 'thousands' of Saudi troops* Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed their largest operation yet, reportedly capturing "thousands" of Saudi troops in the border region. There has been no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities. Yemen's Houthi fighters have claimed a major raid resulting in the capture of "thousands" of enemy troops, including many officers and soldiers of the Saudi army, as well as hundreds of armored vehicles and weapons. Houthi military spokesman Yahia Sarie told the Houthi-run al-Masirah broadcaster on Saturday... more »
Sept. 28:The News is Greta and young people.......
Perhaps our last chance to save this Earth... _______________________________________________________________ https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-set-to-indict-netanyahus-alleged-co-conspirators-with-bribery-report/ https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/netanyahu-to-be-charged-with-bribery-pending-hearing-1.6961872 Israel's Netanyahu has long been suspected - and more than suspected - of bribery and massive corruption. Indeed, a major reason he had to win the recent election was the hope that would keep him out of jail. But now, the game may be up. That really won't make muc... more »
Are libertarians being purged?
The post focuses on US politics, but first I’d like to comment on recent events in the UK. The Conservative Party recently purged 21 of its members, due to their opposition to Boris Johnson’s willingness to contemplate a no-deal Brexit. These included some of their most accomplished members, such as former Chancellor of the Exchequer […] The post Are libertarians being purged? appeared first on Econlib.
Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas And Water Cannon To Halt Protests
*ABC News Online:* *Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon to halt protest as China National Day nears* Hong Kong police have fired tear gas and a water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters who threw rocks, broke government office windows and blocked a key road near the local headquarters of China's People's Liberation Army. A series of protests for and against the city's Communist Party rulers in Beijing is planned ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Tuesday, including at the consulate of former colonial power Britain. The protesters, many ... more »
Afghanistan Election -- News Updates September 28, 2019
*Bloomberg: **Afghans Defy Taliban Threats to Vote in Presidential Poll* Afghanistan’s presidential polls closed Saturday amid Taliban violence nationwide and complaints of wrongdoings in some polling centers. Millions of Afghans braved the militant threats and cast their vote for a new leader in the fourth democratic election since the Taliban regime was ousted by the U.S. invasion in 2001. “Amid the challenges and threats, the presidential elections of Afghanistan successfully ended,” Hawa Alam Nuristani, head of the country’s independent election commission, told reporters ... more »
On the Gulf Between Reason and Politics
The notion that a government can be established on the foundation of reason is based on the misconception that all human beings are capable of using reason in the correct way. Why would we need a government if all human beings were men of reason, in which case, everyone would be capable of governing themselves and they would not pose a threat to the rights of others? The truth is that between politics and reason, there exists a wide gulf. In the area of politics, passions; prejudices; emotions; rational or irrational fears; attachments based on family, religion, and race, play a far... more »
White House Considering Block or Restrictions on U.S. Investments in China…
There are two aspects to this recent story: the visible surface issue; and the unspoken issue below the surface. In essence, there’s more here than most will recognize at first blush. The surface level aspect is the Trump administration considering … Continue reading →
“For the U.S. to be like Russia is today,”
3-1-1999 When hammer and sickle gave way to Russia's tricolor in 1991 Russians believed themselves destined for democracy and a free-market economy, the two key constituents of what they called simply a "normal society." They also exhibited admiration for the United States unequaled by any other of America's adversaries after the great conflicts of this century. Such attitudes are now hardly perceptible. They have been replaced by hostility toward what has been foisted on them in the name of democracy and capitalism, and toward the United... more »
Citrus industry mourns end of fruit cropping on lower Darling River
The end of irrigated horticulture on the lower Darling River will cost the citrus industry decades of technical expertise, according to the country's largest citrus exporter.
Houthi rebels claim to have captured 'thousands' of Saudi troops
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A spokesman for the Yemeni military group says the Iran-aligned movement had captured "thousands" of troops, including officers and soldiers of the Saudi army, as well as hundreds of armoured vehicles.
Police and SES search Adelaide park following man's suspected murder
Police and State Emergency Service volunteers are scouring the park where Shaun Thomas Russell, 36 was killed in Adelaide's southern suburbs.
The best convict sites in Tasmania you've never heard of
It's no secret Tasmanians are proud of their rich convict history, which draws in tourists from far and wide, but there's much more to Van Diemen's Land than the infamous penal settlement at Port Arthur.
'I was told I'd never be able to surf': Diabetes can't contain coach's passion for waves
Coach and former professional surfer Wayne 'Huddo' Hudson loves sharing his passion for the waves, but there was a time he was told none of it would be possible.
Distribution of transcripts detailing Trump's calls with foreign leaders restricted, US media report
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The White House has restricted distribution of memos detailing President Donald Trump's calls with foreign leaders, including with former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, after leaks of his conversations early in his tenure, US media report.
Paraplegic motocross rider wants people to know she's 'better now than before the accident'
Christina Vithoulkas always had a positive outlook on life, but when she crashed her motorbike and broke her spine her positivity only increased.
These academics want us to stop using the 'c-word' to describe new religions
It can be easy to dismiss a far-out belief, but many established religions don't adhere to science. So where do we draw the line between religions and cults?
What does the snapper fishing ban really mean for South Australians?
Commercial fishers, country towns and amateur anglers have their say on how they will be affected by the ban on snapper fishing for the next three years.
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