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Hurricane Trump
*Hurricane Dorian* Mid day Tuesday, Dorian continues to sit stalled on top of the Bahamas losing energy. It is now down to a category 2 storm. The risk to Florida is now dropping to that of a tropical storm. The most likely path is now North to North East and not heavily into the coast anywhere. This is all great news and completely unexpected. Sadly the Bahamas has lost half of its housing and folks have certainly died as well. We hope the the refuges saved most of them. At this time we know that the airport and the hospital has been badly whacked. At this point, we ... more »
Here’s the science on why you’re a mosquito magnet
*[image: Image: Here’s the science on why you’re a mosquito magnet (plus some natural ways to keep them at bay)]* This is interesting and makes possible a pathway to mosquito avoidance. It may turn out be important. Mosquitoes continue to be problem though and ending malaria continues to be the one most important thing we can do globally to enhance human health. We are making progress.. *. * *Here’s the science on why you’re a mosquito magnet (plus some natural ways to keep them at bay)* *Monday, August 26, 2019 by: Melissa Smith* * Tags: aedes aegypti, dengue, goodscience, infe... more »
Why They Keep Trying to Blame Capitalists for Slavery
Actually this particualr claim goes to the core of understanding economic theory at all. The antique economy made do without any significant form of available cfredit and all economic activity needed to be settled in goods including minted coinmage. For most, that meant in labour. The only available credit asset was an individual's future labour and from that we naturally derived slavery as such a tool. So far so good until increased trade and real colonies got involved. Indenture contracts for irish serfs soon turned into contracts for captured slaves and then all this became... more »
Why Do Humans Still Drink Milk?
Humans do use milk and they sometimes drink it as well. It happens to be a convenient food product. I do think that we need full access to raw milk and similar access to a number of vegatable milks as well. Then we need to optimize their consumption. This piece is mostly propaganda of c ourse, but that is a reaction to universally mandated practice in particualr favour of pasturized milk which i am inclined to oppose. Yet having consumers switch to raw milk is now a tall order. Animal milk will continue to be a growing industry suppling derivative products in particualar. ... more »
South Korean Newspaper: U.S. F-35s Will Replace F-16s in Korea
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Kim will be mad, that's for sure. The U.S. military plans to begin rotating F-35 stealth fighters into South Korea starting in a few years, a South Korean newspaper reported. The American planes would join a growing fleet of South Korean F-35s. The U.S. Air Force is already practicing employing the F-35s in a war with North Korea. “U.S. Forces Korea is expected to deploy state-of-the-art F-35A stealth fighter jets at major air bases here in place of the current bread-and-butter F-16s,” *The Chosunilbo* reported. “A South Korean government spokesman ... more »
USS Washington: The U.S. Navy Battleship That Terrified Imperial Japan
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: By United States Navy - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18272802] Not good for Tokyo. *Laid down in 1937, USS Washington entered service in May 1941, the ninth ship to bear that name.* The London Naval Treaty of 1936 was intended to preserve the battleship size limitation at thirty-five thousand tons and to restrict the size of battleship guns to fourteen inches. With memory of the Anglo-German and the Anglo-American-Japanese naval races fresh in their minds... more »
Why the Queen Said Yes to Boris Johnson’s Request to Suspend Parliament
*Laura Beers* *Politics, Europe* [image: Reuters] Britain has new problems. When Queen Elizabeth II agreed to suspend Parliament, she gave British Prime Minister Boris Johnson what he wanted. Opponents of Johnson’s move view it as a cynical and perhaps unconstitutional maneuver. Johnson, they say, is trying to quash growing opposition to his efforts to leave the European Union. Johnson took office July 24, promising to pull the U.K. out of the EU by Oct. 31 even if his government and the European Union hadn’t agreed to terms by then. British voters approved a referendum to leave... more »
The Secret Truth Behind China's Quest for Aircraft Carriers
*Bryan McGrath, Mackenzie Eaglen* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] We spill the tea. *In its quest to eject the United States from a position of power and influence in the region, China has embarked upon a naval building and modernization program.* China understands that in the steady-state security environment of the Western Pacific, its carrier force would be a pivotal and influential capability, essential to its quest for regional dominance. Furthermore, China understands that in a maritime conflict with virtually any nation but the United States, its carriers would be woul... more »
Why We Need to Get Back to Venus
*Paul Byrne* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has collected images of one of the rarest predictable solar events: the transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. Just next door, cosmologically speaking, is a planet almost exactly like Earth. It’s about the same size, is made of about the same stuff and formed around the same star. To an alien astronomer light years away, observing the solar system through a telescope, it would be virtually indistinguishable from our own planet. But to know the surface conditions of Venus – the temperature ... more »
RIP, F-22 and F-35: Will Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighters Get Hypersonic Missiles?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Could be a big deal. *Now in service in Russia’s Southern Military District, Kinzhal was one of several flagship weapons unveiled at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s much-cited annual state-of-the-nation address at the beginning of 2018. * Earlier last week, the press office of the Russia-hosted International Army Games announced that Russia’s nuclear-capable, hypersonic Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile will be publicly displayed for the first time at the Aviadarts 2019 aviation competition: "During the Aviamix tactical episode that w... more »
Argentine Stock Market Plummets Almost 12 Percent While Dollar Controls hit Home
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the return of the Americans from the holiday, the Argentine stock market again fell on Tuesday, September 3rd. The Merval index retreated 11.90 percent and dropped to its worst level in two years. On Monday, September 2nd, the index climbed 6.45 percent in a mostly domestic trend, as Wall […] The post Argentine Stock Market Plummets Almost 12 Percent While Dollar Controls hit Home appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Chaos unseen since WWII’: UK parliament subverts democracy, leaves pre-Brexit Britain ungoverned
The Parliament will vote on Wednesday to determine whether a no-deal Brexit will be permitted, and whether a general election will be held next month. The post ‘Chaos unseen since WWII’: UK parliament subverts democracy, leaves pre-Brexit Britain ungoverned appeared first on The Duran.
Israel’s War Games
Israel faces a formidable foe on its northern border. The post Israel’s War Games appeared first on The Duran.
U.N. Criticised for Link-up with Saudi Prince MBS
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (IPS) - The United Nations is under growing pressure to scrap an event it is co-hosting with the private foundation of Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman, who has been linked to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Read the full story, “U.N. Criticised for Link-up with Saudi Prince MBS”, on globalissues.org →
They Call it Multistakeholderism. Where Does That Leave the UN?
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (IPS) - Global governance is slipping away from the United Nations. Whether it is in managing the Internet, where the UN's governing structure offers only an advisory role for governments; or climate change, where the most exciting actions are now corporate-led partnerships outside the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; or the Gates Foundation-sponsored Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, which is in a tug of war with the World Health Assembly on who sets health policy in developing countries, the institutional basis for global decision-making is changing. ... more »
Bolsonaro Calls for Patriotic Colors Display, Affirms Brazil Will Enter First World
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro called on Tuesday for people to wear green and yellow when attending ceremonies to celebrate Brazil's independence on September 7th, while at the same time emphatically defending Brazil's sovereignty over the Amazon. "We appeal to whoever is . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Bolsonaro Calls for Patriotic Colors Display, Affirms Brazil Will Enter First World appeared first on The Rio Times.
Amazon Fires Torched an Area Equal to 4.2 Million Soccer Fields in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The August fires in the Amazon burned 29,944 square kilometers of the biome, the equivalent to 4.2 million soccer fields, according to data from the National Institute for Space Research ( The post Amazon Fires Torched an Area Equal to 4.2 Million Soccer Fields in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Exports to Argentina Fell 39.7 Percent This Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The worsening economic crisis in Argentina has caused Brazilian exports to the neighboring country to fall by 39.7 percent this year. According to Herlon Brandão, Undersecretary of Intelligence and Foreign Trade Statistics, this contributed to a reduction in Brazil's total manufacturing sales, which fell 25.8 percent in August and 9.5 […] The post Brazilian Exports to Argentina Fell 39.7 Percent This Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Indigenous Land Causes Ungovernability in Brazil, Says Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said that Brazil is "almost ungovernable when it comes to reserves. The intention of these great reserves, and this has always been discussed at the UN, is that, for the self-determination of indigenous peoples, they would be new countries in the future". The statement occurred in an […] The post Indigenous Land Causes Ungovernability in Brazil, Says Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Congress Considers Repeal of Agreement Unifying Portuguese Orthography
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A committee in the Brazil's Lower House discussed yesterday, September 3rd, a request to repeal the orthographic agreement signed between Portuguese-speaking countries, which has been in force for over ten years. The debate will take place in the Chamber of Deputies' Education Committee, after two postponements, at the request of […] The post Brazil Congress Considers Repeal of Agreement Unifying Portuguese Orthography appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Police Investigates Criminal Organization That has Moved More Than R$1 Billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Police (PF) and the Federal Revenue Service launched on Tuesday, September 3rd, Operation Harpia to investigate crimes of currency evasion, or money laundering practiced by a criminal organization. According to the Federal Police, the investigations also try to identify the origin and volume of illicit funds traded, which […] The post Federal Police Investigates Criminal Organization That has Moved More Than R$1 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Government Wants to Boost Cruise Ship Tourism in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Infrastructure Minister Tarcísio Freitas said he wants to increase the number of tourist cruises operating on the Brazilian coast from seven to 40 by the end of 2022 when President Jair Bolsonaro's current term ends. In other words, an increase of 471.4 percent. The post Government Wants to Boost Cruise Ship Tourism in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Maurício Manieri Presents “Classics” in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Maurício Manieri presents the romantic repertoire of the show "Classics" in Rio de Janeiro. The show will take place on September 6th at the VillageMall Theater. Tickets can be purchased on the 'Uhuu' website and at physical points of sale. The "Classics" show is already a success with the public […] The post Maurício Manieri Presents “Classics” in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Governor Orders the Collection of a Science Booklet About Sexual Diversity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, September 3rd, Governor João Doria ordered the collection of the school material of sciences for students of the 8th year of the state network of São Paulo. According to teachers, the reason could be a page in the booklet that contains a text that deals with sexual diversity […] The post São Paulo Governor Orders the Collection of a Science Booklet About Sexual Diversity appeared first on The Rio Times.
Onyx to Propose Extension of Armed Forces Presence in the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Onyx Lorenzoni, the Presidential Chief of Staff, said yesterday, September 3rd, that he plans to suggest to President Jair Bolsonaro that the Armed Forces extend their presence in the Amazon for at least another month, until October. On August 23rd, Bolsonaro authorized a Law and Order Guarantee operation (GLO), which […] The post Onyx to Propose Extension of Armed Forces Presence in the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Japanese Poetry interwoved in the principles of Buddhism and Confucianism
Japanese Poetry interwoved in the principles of Buddhism and Confucianism Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The early life of Yamanoue no Okura (660-733?) remains shrouded in mystery. Hence, speculation of his birth, be it Paekche in Korea or in Japan is open to debate. Irrespective of this, it is clear that Okura served Japan […]
Video: AJ+ Is Al Jazeera!!!
There’s a social-media site whose glitzy videos populate your newsfeed. It’s not CNN. ~ Media Editors ~ They are turning social media against us. Using it to influence our elections. Spreading propaganda. Disguising it as news. Pretty scary stuff. I’m not talking about Russia. That’s amateur hour. The media organization I’m talking about operates […]
Hurricanes During 1780 Destroyed Every Building In Barbados
30 Dec 1780, 2 – Jackson’s Oxford Journal at Newspapers.com
Try To Remember, That Kind Of September …
Prior to 60 years ago, September was frequently a hot month in the US. But temperatures have plummeted. On this date in 1947, it was 114 degrees in Kansas and there was a massive heatwave across much of the US. … Continue reading →
MGT and FEF to co-sponsor IPRI 2019 launching
This coming October 16, 2019, Minimal Government Thinkers (MGT) and Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) will co-sponsor with the Property Rights Alliance (PRA) in the launching of International Property Rights Index (IPRI) 2019 Report, http://www.internationalpropertyrightsindex.org/. IPRI 2015 to 2019 author Dr. Sary Levy-Carciente and PRA Executive Director Lorenzo Montanari will come to Manila to formally launch the report, also meet with some PH government officials, private sector and NGO players engaged in property rights protection, physical and intellectual property. The i... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* There are billions of victims in this world and Donald Jackass Trump is not one of them. He just loves playing the victim on social media, at his Neo-Nazi rallies, at his impromptu press meet ups, etc. He sits on his golden bowl in the wee hours of the morning and tweets his anger and his sick perception that he is the number one victim in the universe. He's not a victim. He is a victimizer. He's a sadist. He was a sadist when he placed that ad calling for the death penalty for the innocent Central Park Five. He was a sadist when he ordered children to be torn from the a... more »
Commie/libtards want YOUR guns...
*because a certifiable crazy in Texas killed some people with an illegal gun.* Before we go any further allow me to tell you that the guy was white. The majority of news outlets trumpeted his whiteness over, and over, and over. When was the last time you saw a headline that read, "Black shooter kills a bunch of people"? Thought so. *Nice house, Seth.*Second, according to reports, the guy was living in a metal shack with no electricity or running water. I don't know about Texas, but in most municipalities that's not legal. The gunman, Seth Ator, who went on a rampage in Midland,... more »
As Aerial Footage of Devastated Bahamas Emerges, Campaigners Ask How Much Destruction and Death Before Global Climate Action Taken?
Devastating footage of Dorian damage in the Bahamas: when will the world take meaningful action to arrest climate change?
Police seize cannabis hidden in check-in luggage bound for Sydney
Two people face court charged over a drug bust at Adelaide Airport, after police seize 13 kilograms of cannabis hidden in luggage and another 36 kilograms at two suburban properties.
Teenage boy shoots dead five family members including baby, police say
Another town in the US is reeling after a teenager allegedly shoots and kills five members of his family, but the residents say they will "overcome".
Doctor told woman if she had bled for 15 more minutes after alleged rape she could have died
A woman was allegedly raped so violently by a man she met in a shared laundry that she was lucky to survive, the ACT Supreme Court has heard. *WARNING: This story contains graphic content.*
Adopted girl forced to sleep in shipping container repeatedly attended school smelling of urine
A WA couple are jailed for abusing and neglecting a young daughter they adopted from overseas, including locking her in a shipping container in winter and beating her with a tennis racquet and hose.
Sex offender could get NDIS housing when he leaves prison
A serial sex offender involved in the brutal gang rape and murder of Janine Balding in 1988 may be housed under the NDIS when he leaves prison this month due to a lack of accommodation options, a Sydney court hears.
'It's my father's funeral': Victim of alleged assault distressed at wake, court told
The friend of a teenage girl recalls her crying and distressed at her father's wake after allegedly being accosted by a man now facing charges of indecent assault and attempted rape.
BoQ, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank sued over 'unfair' contracts
The corporate regulator is taking the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to court for imposing "unfair" contract terms on their small business customers.
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Gold In The Shadows”, “Terra, Earth”
Liquid Mind, “Gold In The Shadows”, “Terra, Earth”
Stay Watchful – Hurricane Dorian Heading for North Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia…
There is a lot of understandable Dorian fatigue; however, that can be problematic if residents near the coastal areas of North Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina don’t stay alert. Despite it’s duration the hurricane is holding 110 mph winds … Continue reading →
Free Download: Carl Jung, "The Red Book"
"Carl Jung: The Holy Grail of the Unconscious" By Sara Corbett "This is a story about a nearly 100-year-old book, bound in red leather, which has spent the last quarter century secreted away in a bank vault in Switzerland. The book is big and heavy and its spine is etched with gold letters that say “Liber Novus,” which is Latin for “New Book.” Its pages are made from thick cream-colored parchment and filled with paintings of otherworldly creatures and handwritten dialogues with gods and devils. If you didn’t know the book’s vintage, you might confuse it for a lost medieval tome. An... more »
Tradition, Marketing And Blacked Cognac
The moment the liquid hits the mark, lips on the balloon rim, the hand having swirled the mellow colouring to life, the throat anticipates. It is tenderising, the gentle burn finding its way down to the belly. Most cultures have their tribute of firewater, or hellfire’s brew, but France’s brandy […]
The Crazy Reason Some Nazi Soldiers Kept Fighting Even After Germany Surrendered
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By US Army - NARA, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2542985] Weird. *It was four months after the defeat of Hitler’s Reich.* It was said on May 8, 1945, that some of the victors wandered around in a daze. They were puzzled by a strange silence. The guns were no longer firing the permanent barrage, their constant companion, during those last months since they had crossed the Rhine. Some could not quite believe it was all over. They had longed for an end to the war in Europe for years. “Then suddenly... more »
An Air Force Pilot Spilled the Beans on Why American Stealth Fighters Will Never Be Defeated
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5706123/f-35-demo-team-soars-over-new-york-airshow] Ever? *Available information says the Russians have built at least 6 prototype T-50 PAK FAs for their Air Force and Navy; the Chinese conducted a maiden test flight of its J-31 in 2012. * An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter would be able to use its sensors, weapons and computer technology to destroy Russian and Chinese 5th-Generation Stealth fighters in a high-end combat fight, service officials said. “There is nothing that I have seen from maneuvering an F-3... more »
Hurricane Evacuation of Nursing Home Residents Still an Unsolved Challenge
*Lindsay Peterson, Kathryn Hyer* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Twelve people died at a nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Fla., after the center lost power from Hurricane Irma in 2017. Hurricane Dorian is bearing down on Florida, and Floridians young and old are preparing for the worst. And, others could follow Dorian, as the historical peak of the Atlantic season is approaching. While these storms can be terrifying, when a bad one is on the way, people usually have time to prepare. One key decision is choosing whether to flee to a safe location or ride out the storm in our... more »
Mach 3 Speed Battle: Why the A-12 Spy Plane Is Better Than the SR-71
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: By U.S.Air Force - Defense Visual Information Center (DVIC)http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/Still/1982/Air_Force/DF-SC-82-10542.JPEG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1094979] Far superior? *The aircraft was an A-12 “Oxcart,” a smaller, faster single-seat precursor variant of the Air Force’s legendary SR-71 Blackbird spy plane.* Analysis of Week’s photos located the USS Pueblo near Wonsan anchored next to two patrol boats—and also revealed that Pyongyang had not mobilized its troops for war. This l... more »
The Wages of Progressive Elitist Political Sins in California
Progressive elitist political sins have very real consequences. It is often said that California leads the nation in trends such as progressive elitism. It is certainly the intent of many of the major Internet media companies based in California, such as Google and Facebook, to lead America into a socialist future. The California Budget and Policy Center has compiled the data on low wage, mid wage, and high wage workers in California for the last 40 years. The eye-opening inflation-adjusted, real wages are plotted below: Apparently, progressive elitist policies only work for el... more »
The Divided Kingdom
From BBC News: Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit. Original DVD cover The Commons voted 328 to 301 to take … Continue reading →
"Who Says You Have To?"
"Who Says You Have To?" by Ali "Something I’ve become very aware of is how often I say or think “I have to” or “I need to” when, actually, I don’t. You probably do this too. Almost everyone does. I’m thinking of things like: I have to clean the kitchen this weekend. I need to phone my mother. I have to try a bit of that cake. I need to lose weight. In almost every case, it’s just not an accurate way to describe the situation. In particular, any time you start feeling that you have to or need to do something because it’s what society (/your friends/your dad/etc) expects, then it’s t... more »
Tweets For Today
British lawmakers defeated Boris Johnson in parliament in a bid to prevent him taking Britain out of the EU without a divorce agreement. More here: https://t.co/Dz339VsHfy pic.twitter.com/VhHgYZqMUI — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 4, 2019 Maduro says #Colombia poses level orange threat, announces military exercises along border @NicolasMaduro https://t.co/oKroYV7gKj — Sputnik (@SputnikInt) September 4, 2019 Italian vote backs Five Star-PD government under Conte https://t.co/BwU6jKxykM — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 3, 2019 Hundreds of doctors in public hospi... more »
Backyard flocks involved in Salmonella outbreaks tops 1,000
Summer is ending with more than 1,000 people infected with Salmonella because of contamination by backyard poultry flocks. All but one of the 50 states has backyard flock outbreaks. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an additional 235 patients on the outbreak logs between July 19 and Aug. 30. And 175 of... Continue Reading
Six sick after eating mussels in United Kingdom
At least six people fell ill with diarrhetic shellfish poisoning after eating mussels harvested in the United Kingdom earlier this year. The mussels contained high levels of heat-stable okadaic acid (OA)-group toxins. Without a validated test for such toxins in human samples, the diagnosis was made based on clinical symptoms, according to a study published... Continue Reading
All ‘Berkley & Jensen’ pig ear treats sold at BJ’s Wholesale Clubs recalled
Dog Goods has expanded an existing recall to include all 30-packs of “Berkley & Jensen” brand pig ears sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores. Dog Goods purchased the pig ears from a single supplier in Brazil from September 2018 through August 2019. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, together with the Centers for Disease Control and... Continue Reading
Two dead from listeriosis in Lithuania this year
Two people have died so far this year in Lithuania from listeriosis, according to the Centre for Communicable Diseases and AIDS (ULAC). Both deaths were in people older than 70 years of age. From 2013 to 2018, listeriosis was diagnosed in 57 people and 13 of them died. Listeriosis is a relatively rare but potentially... Continue Reading
"The Legend Of The Thorn Bird"
*"The Legend Of The Thorn Bird"* “There is a legend about a bird which sings just once in its life, more sweetly than any other creature on the face of the earth. From the moment it leaves the nest it searches for a thorn tree, and does not rest until it has found one. Then, singing among the savage branches, it impales itself upon the longest, sharpest spine. And, dying, it rises above its own agony to out-carol the lark and the nightingale. One superlative song, existence the price. But the whole world stills to listen, and God in His heaven smiles. For the best is only bought at... more »
"What Are The Facts?"
“What are the facts? Again and again and again– what are the facts? Shun wishful thinking, ignore divine revelation, forget what “the stars foretell,” avoid opinion, care not what the neighbors think, never mind the un-guessable “verdict of history”– what are the facts, and to how many decimal places? You pilot always into an unknown future; facts are your single clue. Get the facts!” - Robert A. Heinlein And always remember... "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "Sherlock Holmes"
1867 Hurricane “Swept Clean” The Virgin Islands And St. Thomas
“At Kingston only four or five houses are left; at West End only four or five out of 80 houses. Every church and chapel in the island has been unroofed ….. the islands have been swept clean” 23 Nov 1867, … Continue reading →
U.S. - China Trade War Intensifies (Again)
*CNBC:* *Trump was so angry after China’s trade retaliation that he wanted to double tariffs* * President Trump wanted to double tariff rates on Chinese goods last month after Beijing’s latest retaliation in the trade war before settling on a smaller increase, three sources tell CNBC. * Trump was outraged after he learned Aug. 23 that China had formalized plans to slap duties on $75 billion in U.S. products in response to new tariffs from Washington on Sept. 1. * Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer then enlisted multiple CEOs to call Tru...more »
Greg Hunter, "Wildfires and Hurricanes All Part of Climate Manipulation"
*"Wildfires and Hurricanes All Part of Climate Manipulation"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Climate engineering researcher Dane Wigington says Hurricane Dorian is the latest storm to be steered by the U.S. military. Wigington contends, “It’s an historical, verifiable fact and verifiable in the immediate term as well as we have animations of radio frequency microwave transmissions directly interacting with, interfering with and steering that storm (Dorian) as well as other storms such as Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria. That data can be found on GeoEngineeringWatch.org. You ... more »
The truth about smart cities
Amazing Polly shares her insights on not so smart cities, a bit like the dumb meters they try to foist on us. Amazing Polly Published on Jun 27, 2019 SUBSCRIBE 162K I expose the con games & sales pitches that the billionaires use to entice us into building SMART Cities & share inspiration from Taipei where … Continue reading The truth about smart cities →
Militarizing academia? UK university receives £400k from UK military for ‘cultural advice’ – report
More buying of power … From alethonews.com The British MoD has reportedly paid a UK university at least £400,000 ($500,000) for “cultural advice” on how to operate in former colonies, leading to accusations of the “militarization of academia.” The freedom of information (FOI) requests obtained by student group, Decolonizing Our Minds, revealed that hundreds of … Continue reading Militarizing academia? UK university receives £400k from UK military for ‘cultural advice’ – report →
UN Accused Of Secretly Sterilizing Half A Million Kenyan Women
From 2015… nevertheless beware AFRICANGLOBE – About 500,000 Kenyan women may never bear children after being injected with a contaminated tetanus vaccine last year, the Kenyan Catholic Church claims in its final report on the controversial vaccination drive. Their report cites tests by a joint committee of experts which found that 30 percent of vials from the … Continue reading UN Accused Of Secretly Sterilizing Half A Million Kenyan Women →
Brexit: Thar She Blows
Does Parliament's revolt agaist Boris Johnson on Brexit amount to progress?
Global Warming is Undermined by New Discoveries
Nobody wants to listen to the evidence against Global Warming because the government doesn’t hand out money for research that fails to justify new taxes. Real scientists have just discovered a massive previously unknown source of nitrogen that could turn the Global Warming nonsense on its head. My bet is that it will be ignored. […]
Preaching Race-Bait Hate
Instead of working to fix our community, “faith leaders” are protesting the police. ~ Patrick Hampton ~ In my hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a recent incident involving black suspects and white law-enforcement officers is proving to be yet another case study of how perennialrace-baiting agitators wait for any opening to promote themselves. The opportunities for […]
Conservatives Can Win or Whine, but Not Both
Echoing and emulating the tactics of the Left won’t necessarily benefit conservatives. ~ Robin Smith ~ During his presidential run, Donald Trump promised that America would soon be back to winning — in stark contrast to bowing to the interests of other nations in trade, tax policy, military engagements, and diplomacy. Trump declared […]
Darwin could host country's only methanol plant
A $500 million methanol plant with the capacity to produce 1,000 tonnes a day of the chemical could begin operating by 2024 in the Darwin Harbour.
How has Australia fared bouncing back from brutal Test losses?
Ben Stokes's Headingley miracle was over a week ago, but it is no doubt fresh in the minds for the Australian cricket team. Now they have to do what very few Australian teams have done in the past: come back with a win.
Half-marathon runner dies after broken leg misdiagnosed three times
Sarah-Jayne Roche's family say the mother of two was in "absolute agony" following her half-marathon attempt, but doctors told her to take paracetamol for the pain.
Why this Liberal Party meeting will be 'most contentious' in 20 years
Saturday's Liberal Party State Council meeting was supposed to be a celebration of its NSW election success, but insiders now believe it will be the most vicious gathering in two decades because MPs are split on the issue of abortion.
'The victim is at risk': Katherine police no longer serving domestic violence orders
Members of the Katherine legal fraternity say a decision by local police to no longer serve court-ordered domestic violence orders within the township is putting victims at risk.
Two Australian government departments, two rules on citizenship? It's possible
Most of the time, acquiring an Australian passport using evidence like a birth certificate means citizenship for life. But sometimes the Department of Home Affairs can ask for more evidence, writes Jan Gothard.
'We're losing our penguins': With 170 birds dead, there are fears colonies will be wiped out
More than 170 little penguins have been mauled to death by dogs in Tasmania in the past year. Experts say the attacks are leaving the state's population in a "tenuous" position.
Are Australians afraid of being seen as too 'activist' on sustainability?
While many Australians want to be more sustainable, we're also quick to draw a line in the sand between what we're willing to do and 'activism'.
Serena brings up century at US Open, Federer makes shock exit
Serena Williams wins her 100th career match at the US Open with a dominant win over Qiang Wang, as Roger Federer goes down to Grigor Dimitrov in five sets.
Ombudsman SA finds SafeWork SA mishandled saleyards investigation
Livestock handlers are concerned about safety regulators around the country understanding the hazards of handling livestock, after SafeWork SA mishandled an investigation into a saleyard fault.
AFP raids home where officer who works at secretive intelligence agency lived
The Canberra house raided by the AFP today has been the home of an Australian Signals Directorate officer who is married to Australia's Ambassador to Iraq.
Lucy says periods aren't something to be 'fixed', and she wants girls to know there's another way
Whether you're 15 or 40, if you're a woman you'll know that time of the month can be a pain — but you probably didn't think it would be turned into a musical stage show.
'Stretched to the limit': Firefighters battle blazes across South East Queensland
Fire crews contain a blaze west of Kalbar on Queensland's Scenic Rim, as well as battling bushfires on multiple fronts near Canungra in the Gold Coast hinterland, with the Rural Fire Service saying resources are "stretched to the limit".
Google manipulates everyone (and needs to be stopped)
“Google’s algorithmic definition of “authoritative” makes liberals the voice of authority. Bigger is better, and the liberals have the most and biggest news outlets. The algorithms are very complex, but the basic idea is that the more other websites link … Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
An aerial view shows devastation after hurricane Dorian hit the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, September 3, 2019. Hurricane Dorian has left much of tourism-dependent Bahamas in ruins and relief officials on Tuesday were preparing for an unfolding humanitarian crisis with the scale of the catastrophe only beginning to emerge. Michelle Cove/Trans Island Airways/via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Hurricane Dorian bashes Bahamas* (Reuters)
September 4th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #958
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 →
Wednesday September 4th – 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 →
Righteous Dobbs: “Where are the damned ‘Scope Memos’?” – Whitaker’s Response is Interesting…
Tonight Lou Dobbs, admitting his own frustration, asked former Acting AG Matthew Whitaker “where are the scope memos”? And a conversation began; and within that conversation, Dobbs mentions the number of the scope memos… To wit, Whitaker had a very … Continue reading →
Alleged Mark Twain quotes
Mark Twain is alleged to have said the following two quotes. “It It is easier to fool people than convince them they have been fooled.” “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a … Continue reading →
How did Hannibal get his elephants over the Alps in winter??
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/apr/03/where-muck-hannibals-elephants-alps-italy-bill-mahaney-york-university-toronto He put snow-chains on their feet!
Why Does Teen Vogue Need a Labor Column?
Why indeed? Labor issues are certainly as important to the interests of its readers as are many - if not most - of the issues Teen Vogue regularly covers.
He Received A Medal Of Honor, 2 Silver Stars, 6 Bronze Stars, And 8 Purple Hearts En Route To 115 Confirmed Kills
A highly decorated Hooper prior to his retirement. (Army) *Military Times:* *He received a Medal of Honor, 2 Silver Stars, 6 Bronze Stars, and 8 Purple Hearts en route to 115 confirmed kills* Joe Ronnie Hooper’s service record remains one of the more difficult to fathom combat resumes in United States military history. Throughout the course of his Army career — one that came in the wake of a three-year Navy enlistment — the Piedmont, South Carolina, native who was raised in Washington state earned two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars, and eight Purple Hearts, among an abundance of ot... more »
'Battleship' Killers: The Best 5 Anti-Ship Missiles on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5703819/uss-theodore-roosevelt-cvn-71-planned-incremental-availability-fy-2018] Let's rank these bad boys. *A new generation of anti-ship missiles (ASMs) are on the horizon.* After decades of rapid innovation, the end of the Cold War and the subsequent Global War on Terror all but halted anti-ship missile development in the West. A focus on land operations in the Middle East and Central Asia sent Western navies struggling for relevance. As a result, navies adopted an emphasis towards supporting land forces... more »
Get To Know The Word "Pusillanimous." It Describes An Awful Lot Of Weak, Cowardly Democratic Congressional Careerists
Who needs Collin Allred in Congress. The suburban district has been turning blue and he beat a really good progressive who could have been in that seat. Allred, who joined the New Dems, has earned an "F" from ProgressivePunch and he's earned himself a pretty putrid record already. There are 28 Democrats who still haven't signed on as a co-sponsor of the assault weapons sales ban. Nor is he one of the 117 Democrats backing Medicare-for-All/ Green New Deal? Expect to see Republican co-sponsors before Collin Allred. He stinks. And he's not the only freshman who does. In fact most of ...more »
Bolsonaro Calls for Bill to Ban Gender Ideology in Brazilian Elementary Schools
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday, September 3rd, that he directed the Ministry of Education to draft a bill to prohibit the inclusion of gender issues in elementary schools. According to Bolsonaro, the measure follows an opinion by the Federal Solicitor General (AGU), that the federal government has jurisdiction to […] The post Bolsonaro Calls for Bill to Ban Gender Ideology in Brazilian Elementary Schools appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 4, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Jungle Free (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Jungle Free party invites you to dance all night long, with DJ Dudu Oliveira spinning the hottest pop-rock hits. What’s more, there will be […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 4, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 4, 2019
[image: São Paulo Nightlife guide] We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Vitor Alcântara Quinteto (República) – The Vitor Alcântara quintet will be playing tonight at Jazz B, in República. Followed by a virtuous band, saxophonist Vitor Alcântara will present authentic versions […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 4, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pentagon Approves Spending $3.6 Billion To Build 175 Miles Of Border Wall
*FOX News*:* Defense secretary signs off on spending $3.6B to build 175 miles of border wall* Defense Secretary Mark Esper has signed off on spending $3.6 billion in Defense Department construction funds for 175 miles of wall on the southern border with Mexico, Pentagon officials told Fox News on Tuesday. Esper has been briefing congressional leaders on the plans, including what military construction projects would be affected both in the U.S. and overseas. The moves provoked an outcry Tuesday among some Democrats. *Read more* .... *More News On The Pentagon Approving The Spendi... more »
The U.S. Air Force Has Embraced The A-10
Protecting the A-10: Lawmakers oppose removing A-10s from the US Air Force's fleet, but they will have to find a budget offset to keep the attack planes flying. (Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur/US Air Force) *Strategy Page:* *Morale: The Customer Is Definitely Right* Twelve years after the U.S. Air Force decided to spend about $8 million per aircraft to repair and reinforce the wings on 252 A-10 “Warthog” ground attack aircraft, work was finally completed, in mid-2019 for the first 173 aircraft. The air force has issued a contract to have the remaining aircraft get the new wings. The win... more »
YouTube Just Purged 17,000 Channels For Hate Speech, Some Broke NO RULES AT ALL
By Timcast AP editor’s note: While many people still maintain that this has been a purge of primarily conservative voices, there are also examples of... more »
Breaking The Media Blackout on the Imprisonment of Julian Assange
The role of journalism in a democracy is publishing information that holds the powerful to account — the kind of information that empowers the public to become more engaged citizens in their communities so that we can vote in representatives that work in the interest of “we the people.” There is perhaps no better example … Continue reading Breaking The Media Blackout on the Imprisonment of Julian Assange →
On This Day In 1939: Britain And France Declare War On Germany
*Photo*: Neville Chamberlain broadcast the news to the nation at 1115 hours *BBC: **1939: On This Day In 1939: Britain And France Declare War On Germany* Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago. At 1115 BST the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, announced the British deadline for the withdrawal of German troops from Poland had expired. He said the British ambassador to Berlin had handed a final note to the German government this morning saying unless it announced plans to withdraw from Poland by 1100, a state of war would exist be... more »
ENSO predictions based on solar activity
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Javier By knowing or estimating where in the solar cycle we are we can get an estimate of the chances of a particular outcome even years ahead. El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the main source of interannual tropical climate variability with an important effect on global temperature and…
Why Climate Journalism Sucks
Originally posted on Science Matters: At MondayNote, Frederic Filloux writes The Hazards of Covering Climate Change. Without taking sides he describes why media coverage of global warming/climate change is so incompetent. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Zeal, political agendas, all kinds of excesses, but above all the intrinsic complexity of the issue, make the…
The Second-Largest Producer Of Nickel Ore In The World Has Just Banned Its Exports
The mining ministry has ordered exporters to stop shipments from January 1, 2020 regardless of standing contracts [File: Yusuf Ahmad/Reuters] *Richard Fernandez, PJMedia*:* World's biggest nickel ore maker bans exports from January 2020* Indonesia is banning all nickel ore exports two years ahead of schedule, sending prices surging across the world. Indonesia said on Monday it will stop nickel ore exports from January 1, 2020, two years earlier than initially flagged as it speeds up efforts to process more of its resources at home. Bambang Gatot Ariyono, the mining ministry's dire...more »
On Intellectual Freedom
Intellectual freedom can exist without political freedom. Inside his mind, a man enjoys total freedom—even if he is living in a dictatorship, no censor is powerful enough to stop him from thinking about all kinds of issues, and putting his ideas on paper when he is not being watched, or sharing his thoughts with people that he can trust. In the last 3000 years, the totalitarian regimes have been successful in bringing activity in the areas of industry, technological research, art, and religious practice to an end, but they could not stop the intellectuals from thinking and sharing t... more »
Israel Soldiers Flee in Panic from Military Base Hit by Hezbollah: Report
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I Feel Sorry For President Trump
I Feel Sorry For President Trump by Paul Craig Roberts, https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ Yes, I know. I am lining up on the wrong side. You are supposed to hate him. The presstitutes hate Trump. So does the Democratic Party, part of the Republican Party, the military/security complex, the entirety of the liberal/progressive/left, the universities, feminists, and Washington’s vassal states. No …
Negative Interest Rates And Gold
Negative Interest Rates And Gold by Alasdair Macleod, https://www.goldmoney.com/ The reason for persistent strength in the price of gold can be found in the changing relationship between time preference for monetary gold, and a new round of interest rate suppression for the dollar. Evidence mounts that the forthcoming recession is likely to be significant, even …
Shoot to Maim; Israel Shot 6,392 Gazans in Leg This Year
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from …
FULL SHOW: US Slaps More Tariffs on Chinese Goods
RT America Published on Sep 3, 2019 The escalating US-China trade war is hurting global markets. The United States imposed another round of tariffs on Chinese goods. China retaliated by raising duties on certain US imports. Meanwhile, a leaked audio recording appears to show Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam telling business leaders she would …
Hezbollah Missile Strikes IDF Vehicle Near Israeli Base on Israel-Lebanon Border
RT Published on Sep 3, 2019 Al-Manar, a Hezbollah-affiliated TV channel, has released footage of a missile strike on an Israeli military vehicle near IDF’s Avivim military base on the Israel-Lebanon border. The video shows two Kornet anti-tank missiles fired from different positions and narrowly miss the vehicle which then led to massive artillery fire …
Saudi-Led Coalition Strike on Yemen Prison Kills 100 People – Red Cross
RT Published on Sep 3, 2019 A Red Cross official has estimated that Saudi airstrikes killed at least 100 people at a Yemeni prison. Medics have been dispatched to the scene of what looks like the deadliest strike in Yemen this year. Airstrikes pounded the detention center located in a college building in Dhamar City …
Ron Paul: The Fed Is In The Stock Market And They Don’t Want Us To Know The Details
Why is it that interest rates have gone negative? There is an excess of liquidity. Why is there an excess of liquidity, too much cash sloshing around the financial system? Someone is creating/supplying the liquidity. Who is that someone with the power to do so? Central banksters. Why are they doing so? To support the …
The FedRes Is Back in the US Bonds, Treasury-Buying Business! Has QE4 Already Started?
Why is the FedRes buying US treasuries? Ie. lack of demand or overwhelming supply. Negative interest rates imply excess liquidity. In a healthy economy, banks will offer interest to savers so that they can lend the money to businesses ie demand for money causes interest rates to be positive. When interest rates becomes negative, banks …
The War Ahead: Netanyahu’s Elections Gamble Will be Costly for Israel
The War Ahead: Netanyahu’s Elections Gamble Will be Costly for Israel by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ On September 1, the Lebanese group Hezbollah struck an Israeli military base near the border town of Avivim. The Lebanese attack came as an inevitable response to a series of Israeli strikes that targeted four different Arab countries in two days. – The Lebanese …
Epstein’s Pedophile Ring ‘Absolutely’ Still Exists – Lionel
The word “Pedophilia” amongst the elite is an understatement. It includes not just sex crimes against children but human sacrifice to the Devil. Just look at the Owl “Moloch/Molech” statue on Epstein’s pedophile island. – RT America Published on Sep 3, 2019 A 72-year-old French modeling agent named in a number of court filings related …
Gold Will Be Explosive, Unlike Anything We’ve Seen Says Canada’s Billionaire Frank Guistra
Kitco NEWS Published on Sep 3, 2019 We’re currently in the last phase of a gold bull rally, and this phase will see the most upside action, this according to Frank Giustra, chairman of Leagold. “I think we’re in the third and final phase of the gold market that’s started in 2001, and this will …
Trump Is Being Set Up By Wall Street To Lose In 2020 w/ Harley Schlanger
SilverDoctors Published on Sep 3, 2019 Today’s guest, Harley Schlanger, shares his thoughts on why he believes the US economy is heading off the cliff. During our discussion he shares his thoughts on how President Trump could turn the economy around and thwart the plans of the banking cartel. end
The Central Bank Begins To Project, Without Debt The System Collapses
X22Report Published on Sep 3, 2019 The battle is on between the patriots and the [CB]. The [CB] understands that the patriots are pushing to remove them, they are fighting back anyway they can to keep control of the system. Trump continues to make trade deals and is in the process of creating a new …
Negative Dollar Rates Would Lead to a Run on the Fiat Currency System
maneco64 Published on Sep 3, 2019 “MY CRUSADE TO FEND OFF PERMANENT GOLD BACKWARDATION” by Professor Antal Fekete: https://silkthreads.press/2019/01/02/… – 3-month SOFR Futures: https://www.cmegroup.com/trading/inte… end
Trump Tweets: “To Declassify is Important” – Comey Responds: Don’t do it, “Stay True”….
President Trump tweets about the importance of the DOJ declassifying the material that will show just how horridly corrupt the DOJ and FBI was. Trump wants transparency: Former FBI Director James Comey tweets a response to Christopher Wray, David Bowditch … Continue reading →
U.K Report: All Conservative Lawmakers Who Rebelled Against Brexit Kicked Out of Party….
Righteous ! LONDON (Reuters) – All 21 lawmakers from the ruling Conservative Party who voted against the government to back a motion to seize control of parliamentary time to try to block a ‘no deal’ Brexit are being kicked out … Continue reading →
Pentagon Approves Military Construction Cash for Border Wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Did a Photograph Capture a Dolphin Stuck in Hurricane Dorian’s Winds?
You could say this photograph keeps blowing its way around the web.
Evolution Doesn’t Proceed in a Straight Line – So Why Draw It That Way?
Evolution doesn’t follow a preordained, straight path, yet in images drom museum displays to editorial cartoons, evolution is depicted as a linear progression from primitive to advanced.
Not a Battleship: Why These Battlecruisers Were Obsolete the Moment They Were Built
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Americas* [image: By Unknown - U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-5580, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1040787] What happened to them? Alaska and her sister ships were well-armed for their time, each sporting three turrets (two facing forward, one rearward) armed with three twelve-inch guns. One of the mightiest warships of the U.S. Navy was also ironically the least useful. The USS *Alaska* and her sister ship USS Guam were the largest cruisers constructed by U.S. shipyards during World War II, ironically to counter a threat that... more »
The economy may be struggling but the federal budget might already be back in the black
Despite the Australian economy grinding down to its slowest growth since the financial crisis, there is a strong chance it could still deliver the Federal Government a budget surplus a year earlier than expected.
Bushfire worries firefighters in Gold Coast hinterland amid hot, dry weather
Conditions are expected to worsen as firefighters battle to keep a bushfire away from homes and properties near Canungra, west of the Gold Coast as the blaze intensifies.
Teen pleads guilty to taking pipe bomb onto Adelaide bus
The 17-year-old pleads guilty to carrying the explosive device, which was in "working order", on a bus which was travelling through Adelaide's southern suburbs.
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