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Thomas Paine

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Friday, September 6, 2019

6 September - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

10:02 pm MDT

Failing to issue a press release because of scientific concerns does not qualify as “burying a report”

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
“A USDA spokesperson told The Hill in a statement that objections to promoting Ziska’s rice study were based on scientific disagreement, not political considerations. “This was a joint decision by ARS national program leaders — all career scientists — not to send out a press … Continue reading →

President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation says, “G7 is no good without India and China.”

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 19 hours ago
President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation says, “G7 is no good without India and China.” Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation seeks a genuine multipolar world that takes away the centrism of America, along with the supporting role of fellow nations belonging to the […]

Secret report into alleged Catholic cover-ups identifies credibility issues among top clergymen

Giselle Wakatama, Liz Farquhar And Madeline Lewis at Just In - 19 hours ago
Findings from a probe into alleged cover-ups of child abuse within the Catholic Church in NSW have identified credibility issues among members of its upper echelons.

Police investigating brawl in showbag hall at Royal Adelaide Show

Just In - 19 hours ago
Video of the altercation posted on social media shows up to six people involved in the fight, including a woman who is seen pushing another person's head into the ground.

Welfare sector welcomes waiving of Tasmania's $150m public housing debt

Henry Zwartz at Just In - 19 hours ago
Sources have confirmed the $150 million public housing debt owed by Tasmania will be waived, as demanded by Senator Jacqui Lambie in exchange for her vote on the Federal Government's tax cuts.

Former deputy principal jailed for prolonged sexual abuse of teen

Tara Cassidy at Just In - 19 hours ago
Former school deputy principal Kenneth Ralph Ernst is jailed for the prolonged sexual abuse of a young girl, in a case the judge described as a "gross breach of trust" made worse by Ernst's decision to plead not guilty.

Murder of woman in her own driveway capped car thief's violent crime spree

David Weber at Just In - 19 hours ago
A man is sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 14 years after he ran over and killed Marija Karovska as she tried to stop him stealing her son's car, with the murder committed while he was on bail for other serious offences.

Live: Storm, Cowboys clash at AAMI Park

Just In - 19 hours ago
Minor premiers Melbourne try to finish on a high as they host the Cowboys at AAMI Park, after the Eels down Manly to claim fifth. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Alice Springs man sentenced over death of five-month-old baby in 2012

Katrina Beavan at Just In - 19 hours ago
A young mother's fight for justice has finally resulted in a sentence, several years after the death of her baby boy when she was 16 years old.

Bolsonaro Appoints Augusto Aras as Brazil’s Federal Prosecutor General

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has appointed Assistant Prosecutor General, Augusto Aras, to the position of Federal Prosecutor General, the highest post within the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Brazil. The nomination will still need to be submitted to the Senate's Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) and then approved by the full chamber. […] The post Bolsonaro Appoints Augusto Aras as Brazil’s Federal Prosecutor General appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Political System Is a Satanic System of Enslavement with Jeff Berwick

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 19 hours ago
The Dollar Vigilante Published on Sep 5, 2019 Topics include: changing the world, the 2008 crash was obvious to Austrian economists, zero and negative interest rates, the imposition and history of the federal reserve and income tax, us debt tripled sice 2008, tax revolt, precious metals a screaming buy now, getting away from the satanic …

How to Clean Your Arteries With One Simple Fruit

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 19 hours ago
Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder The future of cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment will not be found in your medicine cabinet, rather in your kitchen cupboard or in your back yard growing on a tree Pomegranate Found To Prevent Coronary Artery Disease Progression A study published in the journal Atherosclerosis confirms that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse … Continue reading How to Clean Your Arteries With One Simple Fruit →

Hong Kong Protestors getting around internet censorship are using Mesh Messaging App China Can’t Block: Usage Up 3685%

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 19 hours ago
From forbes.com How do you communicate when the government censors the internet? With a peer-to-peer mesh broadcasting network that doesn’t use the internet. That’s exactly what Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters are doing now, thanks to San Fransisco startup Bridgefy’s Bluetooth-based messaging app. The protesters can communicate with each other — and the public — using … Continue reading Hong Kong Protestors getting around internet censorship are using Mesh Messaging App China Can’t Block: Usage Up 3685% →

‘All of us are in danger’: John Pilger delivers warning from Julian Assange

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 19 hours ago
RT Published on Sep 4, 2019 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/a0zd Journalist John Pilger has delivered a stark warning from WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, who said that his persecution is intended to kill dissent. “Speak up now,” Pilger said, or face “the silence of a new kind of tyranny.” RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcq… Check out http://rt.com Subscribe to … Continue reading ‘All of us are in danger’: John Pilger delivers warning from Julian Assange →

Tucker: "CNN's climate change town hall was an act of wanton cruelty"...

Adrienne at Adrienne's Corner - 19 hours ago
*priceless.* I guess this event went on over 7 *hours.* Seriously? My all time favorite is Mayor Pete Buttigieg: "If you believe God is watching as poison is being belched into the air of creation...what do you think God thinks about that? I bet He thinks it's messed up. At least one way of talking about this is that it's a kind of sin." This is a man who has sex with another man. What do you think God thinks about that, Pete? Belching into the air of creation? Don't make me spell out the ramifications and hidden meanings of a homosexual saying such a thing. And, Pete - I thi... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 20 hours ago
*by Noah* Inbreeding poster children, that's for sure. These two miscreants are also a clear sign that our species is quickly going the way of the Neanderthals and Denisovans. I would almost think it's kinda cute how they are holding hands but really they are joining hands to burn the world. How much you wanna bet that Putin is taking the picture? "Smile boys. Smile!"

Tourism Institute Launches Action to Promote Brazil as a Tourist Destination

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Aiming to promote Brazil as a tourist destination abroad, the Brazilian Tourism Institute (EMBRATUR) introduced yesterday, September 5th, the body's new visual identity and projects for new marketing promotional campaigns to attract tourists to Brazilian destinations and to The post Tourism Institute Launches Action to Promote Brazil as a Tourist Destination appeared first on The Rio Times.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso Says Moro Should not Have Taken the Minister Seat

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso said that if he were in the position of justice minister Sérgio Moro, he would resign. In an interview with TV Globo's 'Conversa com Bial' show ("Talking with Bial . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership […] The post Fernando Henrique Cardoso Says Moro Should not Have Taken the Minister Seat appeared first on The Rio Times.

Vehicle Sales in Brazil Drop 0.3 Percent, Production Increases Over one Percent

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The sale of vehicles in the country fell by 0.3 percent in August compared to July, from 243,600 units to 243,000. Compared to August of last year, when 248,600 units were sold, there was also a 2.3 percent drop. In the accumulated of the year, an increase of 9.9 percent […] The post Vehicle Sales in Brazil Drop 0.3 Percent, Production Increases Over one Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Export Revenue is Temporary, Says WTO Director

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Speaking yesterday, September 5th, at the 7th South American Agriculture Forum in Curitiba, Edwini Kessie, director of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agricultural and Commodities Division, said Brazil's current profits from increased The post Brazil’s Export Revenue is Temporary, Says WTO Director appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Prosecutors and Supreme Court Announce R$1 Billion for the Amazon

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal prosecutor-general of the Republic (PGR), Raquel Dodge, and the prosecutor-general of the Union (AGU), André Mendonça, said yesterday, September 5th, an agreement has been reached with Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Federal Supreme Court ( The post Brazilian Prosecutors and Supreme Court Announce R$1 Billion for the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Says Amazon Crisis is “False”

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo said the increase in fires in the Amazon this year is a " The post Brazilian Foreign Minister Says Amazon Crisis is “False” appeared first on The Rio Times.

IPEA Indicator Shows one Percent Growth in Investments in July

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, September 5th, the monthly indicator of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) reported by the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA) registered a high of one percent in July compared to June of this year and is due to seasonal adjustment. In the mobile quarter ended in July, the […] The post IPEA Indicator Shows one Percent Growth in Investments in July appeared first on The Rio Times.

Why 2020 Dems Should Target the Nonprofit Charter School Industry

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
How neoliberal grifters, pursuing charter school profits, destroyed an historic building.

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 20 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin U.S. FEDERAL JUDGE RULES TERRORIST WATCHLIST IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL Secret History of the Push to Strike Iran AFTER CLIMATE FORUM, BIDEN HEADS TO A FUNDRAISER CO-HOSTED BY A FOSSIL FUEL EXECUTIVE Navy, Marine Corps Begin Arctic War Exercise To Counter Russia and ChinaIslamic State fighters reportedly using cows strapped with bombs for their suicide missions Boardroom battles, bribery, and kidnapping: Meet Hong Kong's richest family, who has lost over $2 billion since the protests began Rep. Steve King said he drank water out of a toilet at a migrant detention facilit... more »

A small hope: the extension of the Tatmadaw’s unilateral ceasefire

Lwin Cho Latt at New Mandala - 20 hours ago
Despite recent attacks by the Northern Alliance, Myanmar's military has extended its unilateral ceasefire. The post A small hope: the extension of the Tatmadaw’s unilateral ceasefire appeared first on New Mandala.

Burning In The Desert

Willis Eschenbach at Skating Under The Ice - 20 hours ago
I said a bit ago that I’d be offline for a couple of weeks because I was going to the Nevada desert. As some folks correctly surmised, I was headed for that bizarre congregation of extremophiles called “Burning Man”. And what is Burning Man? It is an eight-day festival of the impossible. It is a…

University ordered to pay $1.2m compensation to wrongly sacked professor

Chloe Chomicki at Just In - 20 hours ago
James Cook University is ordered to pay marine physicist Peter Ridd more than $1.2 million in compensation after he was wrongly sacked, a court rules.

Former officer who accessed police database to influence neighbourhood dispute cleared

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 20 hours ago
A jury finds a former Canberra police officer who improperly used police data to impersonate his neighbour, in order to call authorities about a suburban dispute, acted reasonably and did not commit a crime.

Coroner releases 'harrowing' CCTV of Tanya Day falling in police cell

Danny Tran at Just In - 20 hours ago
The coroner conducting an inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day releases CCTV footage of her falling and hitting her head in a police cell, as her family says they want the world to see the distressing vision.

Houses lost, firefighter injured as four out-of-control bushfires burn in NSW

Just In - 20 hours ago
At least two houses are lost in Tenterfield in northern NSW and a firefighter is suffering facial burns as crews brace for a long night ahead with four fires burning at emergency level across the state.

BoJo's had a week of lows and blows — where does Britain go now?

Dan Conifer at Just In - 20 hours ago
The British PM lost his Government majority, control of Parliament and his MP brother announced he would resign. And there are more Brexit challenges yet to come, with a bill to prevent October's no-deal exit expected to get royal assent on Monday.

Asylum seekers have slim chance with one particular judge, new figures reveal

Background Briefing's Hagar Cohen at Just In - 20 hours ago
Between his appointment to the bench in January 2015 and March 2019 Judge Alexander "Sandy" Street presided over 844 applications for judicial review of migration decisions in asylum seekers' cases. He dismissed 830 of them.

Low-stress stock control gets international attention, improves animal welfare

Courtney Fowler at Just In - 20 hours ago
In the dusty station country of northern Western Australia, a unique competition is highlighting the importance of animal welfare to cattle producers and attracting international attention.

'Always find your glasses': Warning from Australian who was charged $100,000 for a beer

Just In - 20 hours ago
An Australian man is shocked to discover he has been charged nearly $100,000 for a single beer in a Manchester pub, and says he is still waiting for his bank to fix the problem.

'He massacred more black Africans than apartheid': World reacts to Robert Mugabe's death

Just In - 20 hours ago
Robert Mugabe was feted as an African liberation hero and champion of racial reconciliation when he first came to power, but was later denounced as a power-obsessed dictator.

Westpac Life and BT sued in class action for 'pocketing' millions in super funds

David Chau at Just In - 20 hours ago
Two subsidiaries of Australia's second largest bank — Westpac Life and BT — are being sued in a Federal Court class action by potentially thousands of their superannuation members.

SA Government plans to increase adoptions of children in state care

Just In - 20 hours ago
Aboriginal children will be excluded from a plan to boost adoptions of children in state care in South Australia because of cultural sensitivities around the Stolen Generation, the State Government says.

Going to the dentist could soon be revolutionised. Here's how

Just In - 20 hours ago
Sometime soon you could be able to regrow tooth enamel and that could mean goodbye to drilling and fillings at the dentist, writes Arosha Weerakoon.

Police investigating suspicious death at residential village

Just In - 20 hours ago
Initial investigations suggest the death of a man at Hadspen, near Launceston, is suspicious after receiving a request for assistance from paramedics.

There's a very good reason Trump hasn't been impeached

Emily Olson And Peter Marsh at Just In - 20 hours ago
'Impeachment August' is over, but no shame if you didn't know it was a thing. So why is Donald Trump still in office?

From animal feed to a schooner: Drought-tolerant beer grain

Harriet Tatham at Just In - 20 hours ago
Australian scientists develop a drought-tolerant beer grain they hope will be a saving grace for some Australian farmers.

More than Half of Young Americans, Unhappy with the Present Economic System, Want Socialism, Not Realizing That’s What They Already Have

Fox News at Need To Know - 20 hours ago
Socialism and communism are responsible for scarcity, starvation, brutality, and the murder of tens of millions of people over the past 100 years. College students increasingly embrace socialism because they don't have a clue what it is.

Global Warming Hypocrites: The Pope Calls on People to “Abandon” Fossil Fuels and then Boards a Private Jet to Africa; Prince Harry Uses Private Planes in 6 Out of 10 Flights

Gateway Pundit and The Sun at Need To Know - 20 hours ago
Pope Francis has called upon the world to give up fossil fuels, claiming that the climate is in a state of “emergency” and that this has been caused by human activity. Then he got on his papal jet and flew to Africa.

Global Cannabis: Seven Nations Where Change is on the Horizon

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 21 hours ago
Business prospects are permitted at the discretion of legislators and regulators around the world. So anyone interested in capitalizing on the overseas cannabis industry must pay close attention to those legal and regulatory developments—and perhaps even participate in crafting the rules. Here are seven countries to keep an eye on as they roll out new […] Global Cannabis: Seven Nations Where Change is on the Horizon is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Global Cannabis: Seven Global Players Worth Watching

Omar Sacirbey at Marijuana Business Daily - 21 hours ago
There seven businesses are worth watching at they attempt to capitalize on the numerous business opportunities in the global marijuana market for entrepreneurs and companies with ambition. And check mjbizdaily.com/intl often for new updates. Looking for where else the action is taking place in the global cannabis market? Here is our list of seven countries to keep […] Global Cannabis: Seven Global Players Worth Watching is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Global Energy Economy Transition

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
What i am addressing here is ultimately a subtle understanding of our whole global economy. First understand that the global central bank cabal has been used since the beginning of the twentieth century to directly tax humanity's energy use through direct ownership and to also to steadily expand credit against land ownership as well. Those have been the key tools. The problem now is literally two fold. The oil energy system is now beginning to degrade. Understand though that Tesla's patent in 1910 made all this unnecessary in the first place. Today the transition to batte... more »

CCP orders Facebook to Blacklist Ads of Epoch times?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
We do see a pattern of CCP influence with both Google and Facebook. The Epoch Times has become the only creditable news source reporting both on politics within China and on the coup against Trump. All this strongly indicates a common opposition paymaster whose desires must be respected. No other argument is slightly creditable. The pattern has been in the form of a steady meddling in the USA media against the so called conservative voices while so called progressive voices spew fact free propaganda. This is hte signature of a classic Communist play book or NAZI playbook... more »

Economic Nationalism Is a Philosophy of War

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
[image: 4934.jpg] Well not so fast. the continuing problem has been not free trade but unfair trade. We are experiencing a dose of just this at the hands of the CCP. So long as we have a nation state it is necessary for cross border business to be zero sum. By business i do mean all aspects of transactions engaged by the two sides. There cannot be any clever gaming going on.. So long as we tolerate a palette of nation states and an equally curious array of governance and its natural partner in corruption, this will be the best we can do. More optimistically, we are trending t... more »

The Montauk Project Meets Q

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
[image: image] Please read this. It provides a valuable framework that i have also largely uncovered and addresses subtleties as well. The impossibilities described here are slowly bleeding into our worldview. As we go forward much will be come clear. *The Montauk Project Meets Q* *Twenty years ago, I was the Line Producer of the main segment of a TV pilot about the Montauk Project for a series that was successfully sold to British Channel 4, which you can see here.* *At the time, I was in the middle of writing a book about the Montauk Project that had been commissioned by... more »

Stealth Bomber Denied: Why Russia May Never Get This Super Weapon

Dave Majumdar at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Dave Majumdar* *Economics, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5708620/b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-lands-iceland-first-time-ever-perform-hot-pit-refueling] Womp womp. *The Kazan factory—which will also build the Tupolev Tu-160M2 Blackjack—will need more trained workers. * Russia is gearing up for the eventual start of production for the PAK-DA stealth bomber even though the aircraft will not be ready for many years to come. One of the many challenges for the Russians to overcome is the shortage of trained and experienced personnel to build such a complex aircraft. "T... more »

No F-35 Would Have Meant Saving Americans $1 Trillion Dollars

James Hasik at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*James Hasik* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5548181/bagotville-international-air-show] Worth it? *Think about how much more could have been accomplished with just a part of that hundred billion dollars.* This month, the U.S. Marine Corps declared that its first squadron of F-35Bs had reached “initial operating capability”. That’s 21 years after the program first began as the Joint Advanced Strike Technology (JAST) program, 18 years after the first Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) design contracts were awarded, and yet 13 years after Lockheed Martin won ... more »

Beijing Bingo

Eric MARGOLIS at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
My father, a New York financier, used to call dubious stocks or bonds, “Chinese paper.” Last week, we saw a blizzard of Chinese paper, both in China and around the world. As manager of a sizeable investment portfolio (an unwelcome second job from my main work, journalism), I watched last […]

Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 9/6/19"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 9/6/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "There was a 7 hour CNN town hall on climate change where all the top Democrat Presidential candidates weighed in on banning everything from fossil fuels to beef, and even plastic straws in an effort to save the planet from the evils of mankind. To me, this is nothing more than an excuse to control the masses under the false narrative of saving the planet from climate change. President Trump has scored another big win on building the wall on the southern border with Mexico. He’s diverting $3.6 billion from the Pentagon... more »

Researcher presents method to detect norovirus in food

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
A rapid method to detect human noroviruses in food has been proposed in Finland. The findings were part of a doctoral dissertation comparing four published extraction methods for detection of norovirus in lettuce, ham, and frozen berries. Maija Summa, a specialist in veterinary medicine, environmental health and food control, is employed at the virology unit... Continue Reading

New Zealand opens comment period on draft of strategy

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
New Zealand Food Safety, a unit of the Ministry for Primary Industries, is seeking input about a draft strategy, wanting to hear from consumers, customers and partners about meeting the needs of New Zealanders and consumers worldwide. The draft strategy outlines how the agency intends to maintain a trusted food safety system for products intended... Continue Reading

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

The other trade war—Japan vs South Korea

bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
06-Sep-2019 Japan imposed export restrictions on three key chemical materials upon which South Korea is highly dependent for the production of semiconductors. With other actions, that were viewed by South Korea as a “declaration of economic war”.

Private Equity and Surprise Medical Billing

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Private equity has glommed onto the healthcare sector, and drives the "surprise” medical billing. phenomenon.

September 6th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #960

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Friday September 6th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 6, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Suingue Paradaize (Pinheiros) – The spectacular Orquestra Jabaquara will perform tonight at the Suingue Paradaize party, in Rio Verde, Pinheiros. There will be live Brazilian music and resident DJs spinning […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 6, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 6, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Los Sebosos Postizos (Lapa) - Tonight, band Los Sebosos Postizos will be starring at Circo Voador, at 10 PM. Highly influenced by Jamaican music, Los Sebosos will be presenting a […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 6, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Paul Romer Likes Anarchy and Thinks It’s Government

David Henderson at Econlib - 23 hours ago
Mr. Romer’s answer is to do with this moment what Burning Man does every summer: Stake out the street grid; separate public from private space; and leave room for what’s to come. Then let the free market take over. No market mechanism can ever create the road network that connects everyone. The government must […] The post Paul Romer Likes Anarchy and Thinks It’s Government appeared first on Econlib.

Trad stripped of Cross River Rail after Gabba investment property controversy

Josh Bavas at Just In - 23 hours ago
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is removing her deputy Jackie Trad from all dealings with Brisbane's Cross River Rail project in the wake of her investment house saga, despite the corruption watchdog's announcement it will not investigate the issue.

'Cowboy developers' have fines slashed for illegally demolishing historic Melbourne pub

Bridget Rollason at Just In - 23 hours ago
Two developers who demolished Melbourne's historic Corkman Irish Pub without planning approval have had their $2 million fine almost halved, as a judge says public anger is not enough to warrant such a large fine.

Tasmanian man dies during river trip in Grand Canyon

Just In - 23 hours ago
The 77-year-old, who was only five days into his overseas trip, died while on a commercial river trip on the Grand Canyon's Colorado River.

Father handed maximum sentence for 'profoundly disturbing' rape of daughter

Jamie McKinnell at Just In - 23 hours ago
Richard Haynes will likely die in jail after being sentenced for multiple rape, buggery and assault charges concerning his daughter, who was aged between four and 11 at the time.

Facebook Dating a new Tinder alternative, but privacy concerns remain

Just In - 23 hours ago
Social media giant Facebook launches its new dating service in the US, and says it is "likely" it will soon make its way to Australia — but some are concerned about "even more intrusions" into our lives.

Australia unwise to put soldiers 'in hands of a fool like Trump', says Iranian hostage taker

Adam Harvey at Just In - 23 hours ago
Australian troops risk being "killed far from their lands in a place they didn't have to be in the first place" after Scott Morrison's decision to join a US-led effort in the Strait of Hormuz, says a key figure in Iran's long conflict with the US.

We're still open for business, Bahamas tells tourists amid fears for vital industry

James Glenday And John Mees at Just In - 23 hours ago
There are two major operations currently taking place on the Bahamas. One is aimed at helping those hardest-hit by Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to ever hit the archipelago. The other is an effort to protect the nation's reputation as a highly desirable holiday destination.

China Is on Track to Have Four Total Aircraft Carriers in the Next Two Years

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/CHINA-MILITARY--RC1AC13D2D60.html] Quick and alarming. *The second ship, Type 002 (previously referred to as Type 001A) resembles Liaoning but with a handful of improvements, including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar the carrier’s island and a larger flight deck. * The People’s Liberation Army Navy—more commonly known outside of China as the Chinese Navy—is modernizing at a breakneck pace. Chinese shipbuilders have built more than one hundred warships in the past decade, a build ra... more »

Russia Wants American-Style Carriers and F-35s Really Badly

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5583579/f-35c-lightning-ii-flight-operations-uss-nimitz-cvn-68] No stealth for you. *The interesting part isn’t this news, so much as the commentary by Izvestia, which suggests where Moscow is headed (or where Moscow wants everyone to think it’s headed).* Russia is developing a new vertical-takeoff aircraft—and new carriers to launch them. An article in the Russian newspaper Izvestia (see translation here) featured statements by two Russian officials that suggested vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, a... more »

New York Times On Brexit: ‘Smug, Entitled Private School Types’ Would ‘Starve Britons’

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Clay Waters ~ The bruising political backlash against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his aggressive push in Parliament for a “no deal” exit from the European Union led Thursday’s New York Times. Reporter Mark Landler set the scene: The raucous spectacle in the House of Commons illustrated the obstacles Mr. Johnson will face […]

CNN’s Climate Circus

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Craig Rucker ~ What happened to CNN? Almost 30 years ago, CNN delivered bold and courageous on the ground reporting of Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait and Iraq. It was a testimony to the freedom of the press in action. Fast forward to today, and alas, CNN has flushed its courageous reporting and matter-of-fact […]

It’s Lights Out For Obama-Era Bulb Ban That Would Have Curbed Consumer Choice

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Nicolas Loris ~ The Department of Energy announced this week that it’s withdrawing the Obama administration’s energy-rationing mandate for certain lightbulbs. Opponents criticized the rule change, arguing that the move would be bad for consumers and the climate. The reality, however, is that families and businesses will be better off, and the change will have […]

Trump Supporters: Racists, Closet Cases, Nazis And Anti-Semites... Just Vile

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
*More hog than human, Trumpist Pamela Taylor is being led away to a pen* I think everyone-- other than die-hard members of the Trump base-- can agree that Pamela Taylor is the worst piece of dog shit passing herself off as a human being. This woman defines "garbage" who should never have been born. You don't remember the name? Pamela Taylor was the West Virginia goon who referred to Michelle Obama on Facebook as an "ape in heels." After Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, Taylor posted, "It will be refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified First Lady in the White Hou... more »

Egon von Greyerz: $666 Silver Isn’t Sensational, It’s Probable (And We’ll Probably Overshoot It)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
SilverDoctors Published on Sep 6, 2019 It’s just the math, and Egon’s being conservative with his inputs. Gold & silver are going higher in price, much higher, and Egon joins us to explain exactly why, and, more importantly, what’s coming to global markets and the global economy. Egon sat down with Half Dollar on Thursday …

Israeli Soldiers Confronted with Civilians vs Israeli Soldiers Confronted with Actual Threats

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
[image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 … I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a [a]synagogue of Satan.

US Offers $15M Reward for Disrupting IRGC Operations

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Press TV Published on Sep 5, 2019 The United States has offered a reward of up to 15 million dollars to those who could help Washington disrupt the activities of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps. The US special representative for Iran once again accused the IRGC of operating like a terrorist organization. Hook claimed the …

Educate Yourself Now: Trends Cycles & Investment Opportunities

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
ITM Trading Streamed live 5 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/educa… People always ask me two questions: When will the next crisis hit and Should I wait to buy gold and silver to get a better price. The good news is that all trends follow a similar path, therefore, understanding the patterns of …

Trump to China: Negotiations Will Get Tougher If I Win in 2020

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
CNBC Television Published on Sep 4, 2019 CNBC’s Eamon Javers joins “Squawk Box” with a report on the U.S.-China trade talks, which have been a big driver for markets. end

Gold & Bitcoin to Replace Fiat Money as Consumers Lose Faith in ‘Social Contract’ – Keiser Report

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Gold & Bitcoin to Replace Fiat Money as Consumers Lose Faith in ‘Social Contract’ – Keiser Report by https://www.rt.com/ As the debt-based monetary system gradually collapses the ideas of central banking and the social contract, an expert tells RT that other forms of money may take over the market soon. – “We’ve landed at the …

What A Gold Shock Could Look Like

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Premiered 12 hours ago Jeff’s article: https://goldsilver.com/blog/what-a-go… I once asked my institutional investor friend, who used to work at Goldman Sachs and has been a gold owner for many years, what would make him buy more bullion. Without hesitation he said, “When the price breaks out.” Well, as is clear to …

Gold Price at $10,000 is Not Crazy Talk Says Frank Holmes

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Kitco NEWS Published on Sep 5, 2019 Extremely dovish monetary policies around the world and economic conditions could propel gold prices much higher, to even $10,000 over the long-term. “I think it goes up to $10,000. I don’t think it’s going to happen in the next 12 months, but I think the supply of gold, …

Rick Rule – Math Is Showing Coming Tremendous Demand For Gold and Silver

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Bullion TV Published on Sep 4, 2019 Rick Rule, President & CEO of Sprott USA Holdings, speaks with us again on SBTV as we discuss why math alone is supporting the case for gold and silver, and dissect investor psychology to distinguish the habits of winners and losers in bull and bear markets. Discussed …

EU Bank Bosses Warn Of “Grave Consequences” If ECB Keeps Cutting Rates

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Banks make money by making loans. When interest rates go negative, how will banks survive, since they are paying out interest for every loan they make? Banks will then cut loans, as every loan they make they lose money. The economy runs on financing ie. borrowing. If banks do not lend, the economy will grind …

Silver: Breaking the Chains of the Dollar as We Speak

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Fortune Published on Sep 3, 2019 Note that this was recorded prior to the big move up this morning in silver, which only reinforces the points I make. end

Ditching the Dollar: National Currency Payments Key to Boosting Russia-India Trade, Says Putin

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Ditching the Dollar: National Currency Payments Key to Boosting Russia-India Trade, Says Putin by https://www.rt.com/ Trade turnover between Russia and India – which grew by 17 percent last year, reaching $11 billion – has huge potential for further growth, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok. – Putin held …

Want The Key To The City? No, The REAL Key!

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 1 day ago
How to easily make a key to open the Knox Box physical key escrow system in use in cities all over the place. Continue reading →

Cambria CEO Marty Davis: “You cannot have free trade with a dictatorship that is harvesting the prosperity of an American Democracy”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
This is another one of the rare interviews where an American CEO calls out the specifics of how Wall Street greed created the China problem that pummeled Main Street. Cambria CEO Marty Davis discusses the root of the trade issues … Continue reading →

Adelaide pizzeria fire-bombing not related to bikie incidents, SA police say

Brittany Evins at Just In - 1 day ago
The owner of Sugo Pizzeria in Dulwich says he is devastated after a fire-bomb attack on his shop in the early hours of this morning.

US dive crew describe harrowing attempts to save passengers from flames

Just In - 1 day ago
Captain and crew of the doomed dive boat are said to have made a mayday call and attempted to save the 33 passengers and one crew member trapped below the Conception's main deck.

'Pretty scary': Video shows car going wrong way on one of Canberra's busiest roads

Isaac Nowroozi at Just In - 1 day ago
Police are investigating dashcam footage, taken on one of Canberra's busiest roads, that shows a car travelling in the wrong direction of the dual-carriageway Tuggeranong Parkway.

'Phenomenal' story of one of Australia's oldest surviving strawberry varieties

Jennifer Nichols at Just In - 1 day ago
It looks small and insignificant but there's a "phenomenal" story of survival behind this 113-year-old Australian strawberry variety that involves a shipwreck, floods and garden tourism during a goldrush.

He led the Bombers back from the brink, but the Worsfold-to-Fremantle chatter will not stop

Clint Thomas at Just In - 1 day ago
Essendon's return to the AFL finals this year has not stopped mounting speculation about coach John Worsfold's future, and now all eyes are on whether the West Coast Eagles legend ends up at the Dockers, writes Clint Thomas.

Man who posted asbestos to foreign embassies wanted to 'protect firefighters'

Rhiannon Tuffield at Just In - 1 day ago
A Victorian man who sent 52 packages filled with asbestos to embassies in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra has been sentenced to one year in prison.

Worksite closed after man falls several metres from scaffolding

Kate Midena at Just In - 1 day ago
A man has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after falling from a height of several metres at a Canberra worksite, and landing on materials that may have "exacerbated" his injuries.

'Giving land time to heal': Aboriginal-owned Mutawintji Conservation Area doubles in size

Aimee Volkofsky And Sara Tomevska at Just In - 1 day ago
The largest addition to the New South Wales national parks network in almost a decade is welcomed by traditional owners of the land, who say it is a monumental cultural milestone.

Your best photos of the week

Just In - 1 day ago
Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own Instagram photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.

Lanning makes splash with record-breaking 13th ODI century

Just In - 1 day ago
Australian captain Meg Lanning becomes the fastest player to reach 13 ODI centuries, as Australia hammers the West Indies in the first ODI in Antigua.

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