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Is Mulvaney Gonesky? Trump's Smoothly Functioning Something Or Other... Plus More Adventures Of Igor And Lev
Chris Wallace-- not on Comcast-TV, but on Fox-TV-- gave Mick Mulvaney enough rope to hang himself. And he did, painfully, excruciatingly. Watch the video above; Mulvaney struggled to de-infuriate Trump by trying, weakly, to walk back his quid pro quo statement about the Democrats' biggest major impeachment weapon. The *Wall Street Journal* quoted Trumpanzee-whisperer Sean Hannity explaining why play-Acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney is making such a complete muddle of everything lately: "I just think he’s dumb, I really do. I don’t even think he knows what he’s talking ... more »
Commerce mondial. Ceta, accords de libre-échange : le monde paysan oublié ?
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
22-Oct-2019 De nombreuses voix se font entendre pour s'opposer à l'accord de libre-échange entre l'Union européenne et le Canada. Un couteau planté dans le dos des éleveurs !
Doofus Of The Day #1,057
Here's a graphic illustration of why you shouldn't use gasoline in combination with matches to clear an ant or termite nest out of your back yard. Must have been fun explaining that to his wife! A common practice in many parts of Africa was to soak the offending nest with a couple of gallons of gasoline, but then leave it alone for the gas to penetrate fully and kill off the ants or termites by poisoning them. We didn't toss lighted matches at the gas-soaked ground, for obvious reasons, as illustrated above. I can still recall (with some glee) the friend who duly expended thr... more »
Vouchers And Federally-Supported Discrimination
School voucher programs are becoming one of the major fronts in a federal battle to safeguard discrimination by religious organizations. Some flaps created by private religious schools seem minor, like the pastor at a Catholic school who banned Harry Potter books because he believes the books contain “actual curses and spells.” But earlier this year, the Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis touched off a flurry of excitement by requiring Catholics schools in the archdiocese to fire all gay teachers. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School refused, and was stripped of its Catholic identity.... more »
Electoral Court Investigating Pro-Bolsonaro WhatsApp Mass Messaging Seeks PSL Expenses
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An inspector of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Jorge Mussi, said yesterday, October 21st, that he is considering requesting a copy of PSL's accounts and attaching it to the investigation on the mass sending of WhatsApp's messages. A story published by the Vortex Media website today claimed that The post Electoral Court Investigating Pro-Bolsonaro WhatsApp Mass Messaging Seeks PSL Expenses appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Misunderstanding of the academic rules’ leads to retraction of arthritis paper
A group of arthritis researchers in China have lost a 2019 paper which was effectively an English-language reprint of an earlier article in a Chinese journal. Two of the authors blamed a “misunderstanding of the academic rules” on the part of their colleagues for the duplication. The article, “The clinical significance of serum sCD25 as … Continue reading ‘Misunderstanding of the academic rules’ leads to retraction of arthritis paper
UPDATED: Liberal Minority Government - PPC is Blanked
*UPDATED: October 22, 2019* - Readers are encouraged to visit the comments page to this post. Regular commentator Karmellis has added his/her views on the (s)election. I also make a comment about the Mysterious disappearance from the newz [adjournment?] of the hearing into the *Meng Wanzhou extradition *that was going on in Vancouver a month or more ago. Very convenient for the Libs that the embarrassing *RCMP affidavits demanding the details of Meng's Arrest on December 1, 2018 and ordered by the Judge to be presented in court within DAYS* *never hit the news prior to the (s)ele... more »
World's loudest bird has a mating call above the human pain threshold
Just In - 17 hours ago
The male white bellbird's mating call reaches peak decibel levels above the human pain threshold, with the noise exposing potential mates to a sound louder than a rock concert or a turbo-prop plane 60 metres away achieving lift-off power.
Auckland battles to control blaze at convention centre
Just In - 17 hours ago
A massive fire at an under-construction convention centre in Auckland causes no casualties, but the smoke billowing across New Zealand's largest city prompts authorities to issue a health warning.
‘Artificial leaf’ successfully produces clean gas
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Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences is not a real Nobel Prize?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/nobel-memorial-prize-in-economic-sciences-is-not-a-real-nobel-prize/articleshow/71686030.cms?utm_campaign=andapp&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=native_share_tray
Scientists Worried That Human Brains Grown in Lab May Be Sentient
https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-worried-lab-grown-brains-sentient
The night gardeners: Immune cells rewire, repair brain while we sleep
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-10-night-gardeners-immune-cells-rewire.html
Intensive weight loss eliminates type 2 diabetes
https://www.gertitashkomd.com/blog/2019/10/7/intensive-weight-loss-eliminates-type-2-diabetes
Why Taking Responsibility for Our Carbon Emissions Means Promoting the Right to Repair
Back to the future means not just considering the ability to repair but more actively purchases of new goods just for the thrill of acquisition.
Western Antarctic Ice Sheet Growing, As Oceans Warm
By Paul Homewood While there is evidence that the ice cap in East Antarctica is growing, it has been widely claimed that it has been melting back in the West. However, a new study from earlier this year finds this is not the case, as Pat Michaels explains: The West Antarctic Ice […]
Typhoons Not Increasing In Japan
By Paul Homewood Repost from No Tricks: In Japan, like many other places around the world, the media like to tell audiences how sea surface temperatures around Japan are rising due to man-made global warming. But, as is often the case, the data and facts tell the opposite story. What follows is a […]
Is “Immigration Voice” Being Scammed By Their Cuban-American Lawyer?
Is (India’s) “Immigration Voice” being scammed by their Cuban-American lawyer? If they are, it is pretty funny. And, signs seem … Continue reading →
The Inordinate Amount of Attention That's Paid to the Least-Intelligent and Relevant Among Us.
By Our Ol' Comrade *Matthew @My Planet, My Rules* Americans were always known for thinking Big Ideas and then going out and doing Big Things, and very often these Big Thoughts and Deeds were indicative of a culture that was serious, concerned, vibrant, dynamic, smart, motivated by a desire to do good. Examples abound. Americans have always sacrificed something of themselves (often, all of themselves) for the benefit of others. Our Founders defied an authority that could have had them executed in the quest for Freedom for the individual. We have shed blood by the gallon on battlefie... more »
Corporate debt, fiscal stimulus and the next recession
The debt owed by corporations in the major economies has risen since the end of the Great Recession in 2009. With global growth slowing and the prospect rising of an outright global recession recurring ten years after the last one, the debt held by corporations may soon become so burdensome to a sufficiently large number of companies that it triggers a round of corporate bankruptcies. The banks will then see a sharp rise in non-performing loans. That could lead to a new credit crunch as banks refuse to lend to each other.
The US/UK trade deal is truly frightening – here’s what’s coming
By TruePublica Editor: In the magical illusions of the smoke and mirrors ideology behind Brexit, we should be acutely aware of what a trade deal with America means. In our article this week – The MAGA Agenda – it seems that among those on the radical right – the government, their acolytes and corporate donors – there is a widely held belief that a favourable trade deal can easily be negotiated with the United States. But this belief flies in the face of historical evidence as the US has proved on more than one occasion to be a ruthless and exploitative (so-called) partner where its ... more »
Julian Assange News Links 22 October 2019
22 October 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Australian media companies protest government attacks on press freedom http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/10/22/medi-o22.html UK judge rejects delay in Assange extradition case http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/10/22/assa-o22.html Julian Assange: Judge refuses to delay extradition hearing https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-50132599 Judge … Continue reading Julian Assange News Links 22 October 2019
Syria News Links 22 October 2019
22 October 2019 • 15:50 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back US Troops Remain In Syria To Protect Oil Fields From ‘Terrorists’, War Report Comparison Of Military Situation In Northern Syria On October 9 And October 22 … Continue reading Syria News Links 22 October 2019
Leaving Trees Alone Might Be Better Than Planting New Ones
The debate over what to do about trees and deforestation continues.
“…demands made by Greta Thunberg would put global prosperity at risk and exacerbate world hunger.”
In the interview Vahrenholt, a leading founder of Germany’s modern environmental movement, tells the NDR that following the demands made by Greta Thunberg would put global prosperity at risk and exacerbate world hunger. He says the amazing improvement human society … Continue reading →
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic: Part 1 of 4: Structure and Background
Drawing lessons from three books on the Roman Republic.
Without Daylight Saving Time, Rio Daybreak Begins Before 4:00 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Anyone who wakes up early must have noticed: daybreak in Rio is starting before 4:00 AM, something that had not happened in almost 35 years. But this is not an atypical phenomenon: it is a consequence of the cancellation of daylight saving time. The special regime was revoked in April […] The post Without Daylight Saving Time, Rio Daybreak Begins Before 4:00 AM appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Stock Market Closes Above 106,000 Points for First Time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The previous record had been reached on July 10th, when the Ibovespa index closed at 105,817 points. In yesterday's session, the stock market increase was boosted by relief in the trade tension between the United States and China The post Brazilian Stock Market Closes Above 106,000 Points for First Time appeared first on The Rio Times.
Week long power outage in California a part of UN Agenda 21/30
Australia signatory to Agenda 21 since 1992 No power for 2 million California residents In NSW, 23,500 customers had power cut off last year, unable to pay bills by Alex Bruce It’s funny how so many topics once deemed to be “Tinfoil Hat conspiracy theories” keep getting proven to be worthy of serious attention. Agenda […]
Police officers bitten and kicked during arrest
Two police officers are bitten and another kicked in the head during a violent arrest in Hobart's northern suburbs.
Polar bears look cute, but don't get too close: Filming Foreign Correspondent's epic assignment in Alaska
Just In - 18 hours ago
Producer/cameraman Matt Davis shares what happened behind the scenes while filming polar bears, a caribou hunt and Indigenous way of life in one of the most remote and untouched places on Earth.
Theories with special properties are more valuable, more likely than generic cousins
In an interesting conversation, someone complained about the recently published numerous new swampland constraints by saying that they "go too far". While I don't know whether these constraints are valid, I believe that the complaint that a scientific hypothesis "goes too far" simply isn't a valid scientific argument – and it is downright harmful. Why? Because those of us who like science and progress in science actually want the new theories to be as far-reaching as possible – we just want the new results to go very far! The idea that they "shouldn't go too far" is equivalent to sa... more »
Solar Energy Transforms Villages in Argentina's Puna Highlands
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
SANTA CATALINA/SUSQUES, Argentina, Oct 22 (IPS) - "On moonless nights it was very difficult to walk around this town," says Celia Vilte, a teacher from San Francisco, a highlands village of just 54 people in the extreme northwest of Argentina whose centre is not a town square but 40 solar panels, which provide one hundred percent of its electricity. Read the full story, “Solar Energy Transforms Villages in Argentina's Puna Highlands”, on globalissues.org →
"I Stand Against Everything She Represents" - Gabbard Hammers Tired, Sick, Fragile Hillary
It is about f**king time that we saw a Democratic patriot. That has been as scarce as a Muslim attack on Jihadi assaults against the infidel. The DEM party does have a future as a loyal opposition and future governing party of American Patriots. We have just seen the future and this type of leader can challenge a GOP status quo which will need to be done in time. at least she is young enough to plausibly see that day. Amazingly, she is Samoan and Hindi in terms of heritage which is a gift that will keep on giving. And at 38, she has a full thirty years at the least to actual... more »
Donald Trump’s Iran Humiliation?
*[image: Donald Trump’s Iran Humiliation]* Nice thought, but i do not buy it. Trump's purpose is to continue to apply pressure and force Iran's allies to be careful. This can continue for as long as it takes. Yemen eruptions may well be non Iranian to start with and actual ground action appears to not be working out for the Saudis. In the meantime, stabilizing Syria makes Iranian influence far less sustainable. That also appears to be happening now as well. An independent Shia Iraq State also acts as a buffer as well against Iranian meddling. do not thing that the Iraqi Shii... more »
The Oldest Known Calendar in Europe is based on the Orion Constellation
[image: Closeup Image of Orion's Belt (Public Domain) and Vucedol Pot (oocities.org)] First of, just understanding the general immutability of March 1 allowed simple day counting to secure your entire dating system. This was more than good enough for practical needs. We also learn that they mastered copper smelting around 3000 BC. This was also practical. The Bronze Age itself arose soon after and so did the global sea borne trade empire of the Atlantean dispensation. The first appearance of copper is important as it also may well indicate the first indication of contact with fo... more »
In Dosed, magic mushrooms reveal a path out of addiction
We are slowly building up a body of clinical evidence that supports the application of so called magic mushrooms in reversing the effects of chronic opioid dependence. This is welcome and this documentary also picks up on iboga as well. What is clear though is that none of this is a magic switch as such and it must be worked as a process. Ayahusasca as treatment needs to also be explored as we havg3e excellent reports there as well. Folks are self medicating to end their addictions and off course, they all bring this desire to the protocol. Worth noting. What can arise i... more »
Failures
*Judge Rules High School Girls MUST Shower with Boys, * *says Girls Have No Right To Privacy* (link) These issues will vex the courts and society for years. Pass thé popcorn. “It makes the stakes clear: ‘If our government is powerful enough to command innocent school children to disrobe in the presence of opposite-sex classmates, then there will be little it will not be powerful enough to do.’” *Inequality in China and the US 2020 Campaign* The promise of communism is that it will make everyone equal. Ok, cynics on this blog will maintain that it makes them equally poor. And while t... more »
'Just because a terrible collision has occurred, doesn't mean someone has to be guilty': Lorraine Nicholson trial begins
The trial of Lorraine Nicholson, who is charged with culpable driving causing the death of four women in their 60s and 70s, begins in Ballarat.
Man who left victim with 'half his face hanging off' jailed over shooting
A man who raised a sawn-off shotgun to his victim's head and pulled the trigger during a violent home invasion has been sentenced to a maximum of 11 years' jail.
Scientists announce gene editing tool that overcomes some of CRISPR's issues
A newly announced gene editing tool called prime editing, could be more accurate and make fewer byproducts than CRISPR-Cas9, scientists say.
Man dead, woman seriously injured after 10-metre fall from zipline in Far North Queensland rainforest
A man is dead and a woman seriously injured after falling more than 10 metres from a zipline in the Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland, police say.
Tasmanian Liberals look to drop Eric Abetz from top spot on Senate ticket, ABC understands
Tensions are rising within the Tasmanian Liberal party as some look to drop veteran Eric Abetz from the top spot on the Senate ticket in favour of his apprentice, Jonathon Duniam.
Confidence grows in AFLW deal as new talent taken in draft
One of the leading holdouts against an AFLW collective bargaining agreement, Darcy Vescio, says a new season of 10 matches plus finals looks set to be part of a new deal.
Government's coveted budget surplus could be slipping away, according to some economists
Figures released by the Department of Finance last week show the budget is now back in deficit by $4.8 billion. Now some economists doubt the government will be able to reach the projected surplus, including former Treasury advisor Warren Hogan.
Japan's Emperor Naruhito officially takes the throne
Just In - 19 hours ago
In a centuries-old ceremony, attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims his ascendency to the throne.
Sacred Aboriginal scar tree illegally cut down
An investigation is underway into the illegal removal of a tree sacred to the local Aboriginal community north of Adelaide.
Morrison parachutes medevac critic Henderson into human rights committee chair spot
Scott Morrison quietly selects new Liberal senator Sarah Henderson to take over a Federal Parliament human rights committee, seeking a less critical tone on laws.
Apartment owners say Mascot Towers is on unstable ground due to 'loss of soil'
The owners of Sydney's troubled Mascot Towers claim new test have revealed a "loss of soil" under the apartment complex's north east corner — the same area cracks first appeared before the building was evacuated in June.
'A hell of a mess': Feral pigs put World Heritage site at risk of 'tremendous damage'
Feral pigs capable of leaving behind industrial-looking trails of destruction are posing a threat to one of the world's most significant archaeological sites.
'I couldn't wait that long': Why Vicki took out a loan to fund her surgery
Vicki Denton is seeing better than she has in years. She gave up on the public health system and went into debt to have private surgery to avoid going blind.
Warnings about St Kevin's 'ingrained misogynistic culture' ignored, former students claim
Two former St Kevin's College students say they were so concerned about sexist behaviour at the school that they approached senior staff, but claim little was done by the school's leadership.
Hamas Says Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa Will Ignite ‘All-Out Regional War’
Hamas Says Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa Will Ignite ‘All-Out Regional War’ by https://www.presstv.com/ The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has warned of an “all-out regional war” if the Israeli regime and its settlers continue to expose al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied Old City of Jerusalem al-Quds to provocative violations. – Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum issued the …
Iran Prepares For War With Israel
Iran Prepares For War With Israel – Part 1 by Yossef Bodansky, https://oilprice.com/ Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke on October 10, 2019, at the memorial for the fatalities of the October 1973 War, and focused on the rising Iranian threats to Israel. – He strongly hinted at the possibility of both …
HERESY IN THE VATICAN? Catholics Steal the Pope’s ‘Pagan’ Fertility Statues, Dump Them in River (VIDEO)
HERESY IN THE VATICAN? Catholics Steal the Pope’s ‘Pagan’ Fertility Statues, Dump Them in River (VIDEO) by https://www.rt.com/ Angered at Pope Francis’ apparent worship of false gods and idols, a crack team of angry Catholics have slipped into a Roman church and made off with a collection of Amazonian statues, before dumping them in the …
OIL AND WATER DON’T MIX – THE SOLUTION TO THE WAR IN SYRIA
By Gary Busch, London* The roots of the Syrian Civil War start with conflicts over who controls Syria’s energy supplies. The war continues, especially in the Kurdish areas of the north, in a fight over water which has been growing desperately scarcer for everybody – Syrians, Kurds, Turks, Iraqis. Achieving a final conclusion to the […]
Assange in Court By Craig Murray
I was deeply shaken while witnessing yesterday’s events in Westminster Magistrates Court. Every decision was railroaded through over the scarcely heard arguments and objections of Assange’s legal team, by a magistrate who barely pretended to be listening.
President of Bolivia Celebrates Victory in the First Round of the General Elections
President Evo Morales announced today the victory of the Socialist Movement (MAS) for the fourth time in a row in the general elections of Bolivia, after knowing the preliminary results of Sunday’s polls.
Syria Now… Libya Next? Erdogan Plays Both Sides
US politicians have drafted draconian new sanctions versus Turkey, and the Warfare State’s megaphone in Washington DC is braying for blood… anyone’s blood. More The post Syria Now… Libya Next? Erdogan Plays Both Sides appeared first on The Duran.
Ceasefire ends, talks on Syria between Erdogan and Putin begin
With US troops largely leaving Syria, and a ceasefire between Turkey and Kurdish militias ending on Tuesday, Erdogan and Putin’s meeting in Sochi will likely involve the topic of Syria. More The post Ceasefire ends, talks on Syria between Erdogan and Putin begin appeared first on The Duran.
Swampy Congressmen exposed as Trump gets US out of Syria [Video]
The corrupt ruling class in Washington has grown fat and bloated on the blood of other Americans' children, just so they can indulge their delusional and destructive Middle East power games. More The post Swampy Congressmen exposed as Trump gets US out of Syria [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Betrayal and Deception: Syria Is a Prime Example of US Foreign Policy
The primary impression Trump wishes to convey to his voters is that of keeping his electoral promises, including that of defeating ISIS in Syria, meaning that US troops can now come back home. More The post Betrayal and Deception: Syria Is a Prime Example of US Foreign Policy appeared first on The Duran.
Chains Forged In Deceit - A Poem By M.N. Hopkins
*To become a slave* *After living in freedom* *Chains forged in deceit* *© **2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was written yesterday and published today, the 22nd of October, 2019 in the haiku style of poetry.*
2019 - Year Of The Cripple
2019, January and I was bed bound for six weeks as the most crippling of pains burnt, pierced, scraped, smashed, needled and electrocuted their way through the path from my neck to my left arm and... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Brazilian Scientists Help ESA Build Satellite to Seek Earth’s “Twin” Planets
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - More than a dozen scientists from 11 Brazilian institutions are helping in the construction and assembly of Plato, the satellite that will attempt to find a rocky planet closer to ours in size, orbiting a star like our Sun, at a distance with the basic conditions to shelter life. According […] The post Brazilian Scientists Help ESA Build Satellite to Seek Earth’s “Twin” Planets appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian DJ Alok Climbs Rankings, Now 11th Best in World
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This is the highest position ever achieved by a Brazilian in this ranking. According to the magazine, one of the world's leading publications focused on electronic music, the Brazilian is booming: in 2017 he had been ranked 19th and 13th in 2018. Other Brazilians on the list are Vintage Culture, […] The post Brazilian DJ Alok Climbs Rankings, Now 11th Best in World appeared first on The Rio Times.
Evo Morales Is Re-elected President of Bolivia in First Round
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 95.38 percent of the votes counted, Evo Morales achieved 46.86 percent against the 36.72 percent for liberal Carlos Mesa. With these figures, Morales has a 10.14 percent lead and guarantees a direct victory. The Organization of American States (OAS) asked Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Court to explain why the broadcast […] The post Evo Morales Is Re-elected President of Bolivia in First Round appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eight-year-old Paraíba Student Earns Highest Mark and Gold Medal in Robotics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yan Gabriel Santos Rodrigues da Costa has received the certificate for the highest national mark and honor certificates for merit at national, state and municipal levels. Yan is a third-year elementary school student in a private school in Campina Grande and this is the third consecutive time that he achieves […] The post Eight-year-old Paraíba Student Earns Highest Mark and Gold Medal in Robotics appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro in Tokyo: “The Amazon Must Be Exploited, I Won’t Give It Up.”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro, who has an agenda in Japan for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony, once again advocated the exploitation of the Amazon. According to Bolsonaro on Monday, "the Amazon is open and must be exploited." In a conversation with journalists, the president was asked if the forest would be considered […] The post Bolsonaro in Tokyo: “The Amazon Must Be Exploited, I Won’t Give It Up.” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Inflation Forecast Drops for the 11th Consecutive Time to 3.26 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a Central Bank (BC) survey of the financial market released every Monday on the Internet, the forecast for inflation, calculated by the National Broad Consumer Price Index, this time dropped from 3.28 to 3.26 percent in 2019. As for 2020, the estimate declined from 3.73 to 3.66 percent, […] The post Brazil’s Inflation Forecast Drops for the 11th Consecutive Time to 3.26 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Kurdistan, Imagined By French Colonialism
Contrary to popular belief, Rojava is not a state for the Kurdish people, but a French fantasy of the interwar period. The aim was to create a rump state with Kurds equivalent to Greater Israel, which was being considered with Jews. This colonial objective was reactivated by Presidents Sarkozy, Hollande and Macron including the ethnic cleansing of the region intended to host it.
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