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China starts to by iron ore in yuan, strengthens as new world reserve currency quickly replacing dollar, financial weapon of the NWO
*China has started to pay for iron ore in yuan as its shift away from the dollar accelerates.* *It already pays for oil in yuan.* *The growing use of yuan to pay for China's commodity imports comes as the US dollar hegemony is on the verge of collapse.* *The US HK Sanctions Bill seems designed to curtail China's emergence as the world's new reserve currency, but it will only accelerate the emergence of the yuan. * *From media* *And it makes sense why China is ramping up its dollar borrowing because once it displaces the dollar as a reserve currency with yuan, it would be cheaper ... more »
Bernie-- The Most Electable... Despite MSNBC's Anti-Bernie Bias
Late yesterday you may have seen the new *Boston Globe* poll of New Hampshire Democratic primary voters by Suffolk. Bernie led the pack, followed by Elizabeth Warren, Mayo Pete... and Status Quo Joe bringing up the rear. (Everyone else is in single digits.) Don't look for this news on MSNBC; after all, no one wants to make Mimi Rocha's skin crawl. Or maybe you saw the Latino Decisions poll of Hispanic voters in California, another one released late yesterday. "The path to winning the Democratic Party primary runs through California and its sizable Latino electorate," wrote Adrian... more »
Multilaser’s New Smartphone Features Premium Mid-range Hardware
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Multilaser launched on Monday, November 25th, a mobile phone named H. The new smartphone features premium mid-range hardware, with a Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of expandable storage and a triple rear camera, but bets on a lower price range: it will sell at Brazilian […] The post Multilaser’s New Smartphone Features Premium Mid-range Hardware appeared first on The Rio Times.
BBC; enabler.
Various alerts and spoilers pinged into my devices last evening (probably generated by ‘cookies’ and algorithms I’ve inadvertently racked up), so by the time I saw Rabbi Mirvis’s actual letter in the actual Times I already knew what was in it. Let’s liken the fallout from the Enough is Enough demo to the mini-eruption of a volcano that has been rumbling away for years. The letter from one mild-mannered grandpa to a different kind of grandpa at such a sensitive time has caused another eruption, the fallout from which is yet to unfold. The fact that such a mild-mannered grandpa (Chi... more »
China cracks down on cryptocurrencies, bitcoin falls 3000 dollars in a month
*89% of 28,000 blockchain centered trading companies operating in China have been involved in cryptocurrencies, it has emerged.* *Online fraud costs China 15 billion a year.* *A crackdown by China on cryptocurrencies has caused the cost bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, to fall by 3000 dollars in one month. * *https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/25/bitcoin-sinks-to-a-6-month-low-as-china-accelerates-crackdown.html* *Authorities shut down a major exchange in Shanghai and arrested ten employees.* *Globalist kingpin Xi Jinping advocated more use of blockchain, a Globalist c... more »
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From Jenna Orkin ‘Filled with hatred and lust for blood’: Turkey’s proxy army in northern Syria accused of abusing civiliansNew Bolivian interior minister vows to jail Evo Morales for rest of his lifeHong Kong elections: pro-democracy camp wins 17 out of 18 districts while city leader says she will reflect on the resultAmazon opens pop-up store on China's Pinduoduo until year-end Trump's EPA is checking off an anti-environment wish list. Here's who will suffer.Health Insurance That Doesn't Cover the Bills Has Flooded the Market Under Trump A letter to intellectuals who deride revolu... more »
Fish plastic and canal clearing
Two unrelated sources this morning turn into a single blog article. Ah, the wonders of imagination . . . First, Old Salt Blog brings us the news that an engineering graduate in England has won the James Dyson Award for inventing a biodegradable plastic made from fish waste. You can read more about it at the link. This is some very useful research. I don't know how many of my readers have walked past a fish processing plant, and been assailed by the stench of rotting fish waste products. It's . . . *impressive* . . . not to mention probably reportable as a biological weapon ... more »
CHINESE OP ED CALLS FOR MEDIA OFFENSIVE TO PROJECT MORE SOFT POWER, SHOULD REPORT ON MY CASE
*An editorial in the Global Times recommends a more effective media strategy to counter Globalist propaganda.* *http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1171174.shtml* *"The most effective way to counter US public opinion war against China is to raise our voices while doing our own things well. We must strengthen our ability to expose slander and Western lies," says the op ed.* *China has a significant deficit in projecting soft power due to its lack of media channels in the English language especially.* B*ut its media is also handicapped by adapting the Globalist official narrative of ev... more »
Luis Lacalle Pou, Challenging Left Wing Governments in Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A youthful-looking, seemingly obstinate man, Luis Lacalle Pou, 46, was the favorite in Sunday's presidential race in Uruguay - the The post Luis Lacalle Pou, Challenging Left Wing Governments in Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times.
Crime in Rio de Janeiro Continues to Decline
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio may not yet be a wonder in safety, far from it, but the rates are improving. In the first ten months of 2019, for instance, the number of homicides in the state of The post Crime in Rio de Janeiro Continues to Decline appeared first on The Rio Times.
“I cannot agree to this unfounded, unscientific, and rather Kafkian retraction.”
Mladen Pavicic, of the Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, and the Ruder Boskovic Institute in Zagreb, Croatia has had a paper retracted from Nanoscale Research Letters. He’s not happy about it. In a preprint posted to arXiv, “Response to “Retraction Note: Can Two-Way Direct Communication Protocols Be Considered Secure,” Pavicic writes: Consequently, I cannot agree … Continue reading “I cannot agree to this unfounded, unscientific, and rather Kafkian retraction.”
THREE BRITONS BROUGHT BACK TO THE UK FROM SIERRA LEONE WITH EBOLA LIKE LASSA FEVER VIRUS, CHINA NEEDS TO READY ITS HYPERSONIC MISSILES
*AN EBOLA FALSE FLAG OUTBREAK AND VACCINE SCAM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ALSO THREATENS CHINESE PEOPLE AND HONG KONG* *HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE MAY TRAVEL BACKAND FORTH BETWEEN CHINA AND HONG KONG EVERY YEAR* *HONG KONG COULD BE TARGET FOR GLOBALISTS TO INTRODUCE EBOLA OR LASSA FEVER* *HYPERSONIC MISSILES MAKING A SURGICAL STRIKE AGAINST GLOBALIST BIOLOGICAL WARFARE SITES WOULD BE THE SUREST WAY OF ENDING THE SCAM QUICKLY* *WHO HEADQUARTERS IN GENEVA, MERCK, GSK, J J PRODUCTION SITES, FORT DETTRICK ETC* *ALSO SHOULD VAPORIZE THE GLOBALIST HQS, THEIR ROYAL PALACES AND MANSIONS ... more »
PROOF POLICE FORCES ALL AROUND THE WORLD FOLLOW MY BLOG, INDIAN POLICE FORCE EMAILS ME
*I just received an email briefing from a police force in India in more proof that** police, militaries around the world. they follow my blog for analysis on potential threats to their population from Globalist martial law.* *Police forces are obliged to consider facts and evidence. They cannot just dismiss evidence of massive crimes as conspiracy theories.* *Hats off the Uttar Pradesh police for doing their job!* *See screenshot below.* *I have never subscribed to their newsletter or contacted the Uttar Pradesh police force.* *Yet they found my email and sent me an email with a ... more »
Sir Ivan Rogers Plays Cassandra Again, Warns of Likely 2020 Brexit Trade Negotiations Train Wreck
Another incisive Brexit reading by Sir Ivan.
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*Return on Students' Investments Varies Over Time* What kind of a return on investment can a student expect to get on his or her college education? The answer depends on any number of factors. Cost of attendance, choice of college and type of degree attained are just a few of the major ones. A new report released today by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce examines several of those factors and how they affect returns on students’ investment. The report uses data made available on the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard -- net price and med... more »
Wag the Dog: Will Trump and Netanyahu Bomb Iran to Block Removal From Office?
TruNews Today on TruNews we discuss how the troubling rumblings of an alleged Iranian plot to destroy Israel may actually be a part of a political survival plan by President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may start a war to remain in office. We also address the likelihood of a President Bloomberg and …
Hong Kong City Leader Admits Voter ‘Unhappiness’ with Government
This is the correct way of expressing your dis-satisfaction and not via violent attacks, racist attacks… destruction of public private properties… end
Scandal! UN Officials Faked Syria Gas ‘Attack’ Report!
RonPaulLibertyReport A startling development in the alleged gas attack in Douma, Syria in April, 2018: Whistleblowing inspectors from the OPCW – the UN Agency that investigated the attack – have come forward to claim that the original report has been doctored and distorted to falsely blame the Syrian government. Will the mainstream media touch this …
David Morgan: LAST TRAIN OUT FOR GOLD & SILVER
Cambridge House International Inc. Join David Smith and David Morgan at the upcoming Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, January 19th & 20th at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. end
U.S. Stance Equal to “War Against Palestinians”
Press TV The Arab League has denounced the US legitimization of Israeli settlements on the occupied Palestinian land. Gheit was speaking in an emergency meeting of the Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo. That’s a week after Washington said it no longer considers Israeli settlements a violation of international law. Gheit called the decision unfairly …
Fed Bank Bailouts JUMP to $350B Tonight!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Yes, the Fed is TRYING to destroy the worlds first and only Global Reserve Currency!! Hang on tight…the banks need MORE! end
Repo Market Update: U.S. Banks Forced to Stop Short-Term Borrowing or Fined | China ZIRP Coming
CB News Network [Crypto Blood] Repo Market Update: U.S. Banks Forced to Stop Short-Term Borrowing or Fined | China ZIRP Coming Reports are circulating that PBOC is preparing for zero interest rates (ZIRP). Also US Banks are being forced to slow-down or stop short-term borrowing in the repo market or risk being penalized by the …
Ray Dalio and Central Banks Turn to Gold, Prepare for Crisis
Kitco NEWS While the Federal Reserve seems to hold a neutral view of the economy in the medium-term, prominent investors like Ray Dalio, as well as central banks, are stockpiling safe haven and hedge assets to prepare for what they believe is a coming economic downturn, this according to Phil Streible, senior market strategist of …
Whistleblower Accuses OPCW of Doctoring the Facts of Douma Chemical Attack
RT An internal #OPCW email indicates that the chemical weapons watchdog’s leadership doctored a report on the 2018 #Douma incident to bring it in line with West-favored claim that it was an attack by the #Syrian government. A newly published internal email seriously undermines the justification for the show of force conducted by the US, …
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*Return on Students' Investments Varies Over Time* What kind of a return on investment can a student expect to get on his or her college education? The answer depends on any number of factors. Cost of attendance, choice of college and type of degree attained are just a few of the major ones. A new report released today by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce examines several of those factors and how they affect returns on students’ investment. The report uses data made available on the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard -- net price and me... more »
Foodborne outbreak due to E. coli
“At least 40 people in 16 states have been sickened by the E. coli outbreak, and “romaine lettuce from the Salinas, Calif., growing region is a likely source of this outbreak,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. ” … Continue reading →
Financing a Global Green New Deal: System Change Needed
Discussion of a contested topic: How to pay for a Green New Deal.
“A NASA Study Found”
In a December 2018 article, NASA claimed that Arctic sea ice had lost two-thirds of its thickness since 1958. Wintertime Arctic sea ice growth slows long-term decline: NASA – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet That claim is simple … Continue reading →
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*Are We Doomed?* Climate alarmists spread myths and declare impending doom. *No Plan B for Planet A* Replacing fossil fuels with “renewable” energy would devastate the only planet we’ve got Paul Driessen Environmentalists and Green New Deal proponents like to say we must take care of the Earth, because “There is no Planet B.” Above all, they insist, we must eliminate fossil fuels, which they say are causing climate change worse than the all-natural ice ages, Medieval Warm Period or anything else in history. Their Plan A is simple: No fossil fuels. Keep them in the ground.... more »
Chart: Marijuana sales increase on Green Wednesday, Black Friday
As shoppers head out to prepare for Thanksgiving and participate in Black Friday sales, data from two firms show consumers may be upping their purchases of marijuana products as well. Data from Seattle-based Headset reveals that 2018 sales on “Green Wednesday” – the day before Thanksgiving – increased 63% over the average Wednesday. And Santa […] Chart: Marijuana sales increase on Green Wednesday, Black Friday is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Earthquake hits Albania leaving at least 6 dead and many trapped by rubble
Earthquake hits Albania leaving at least 6 dead and many trapped by rubble Kanako Itamae and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Albania earlier today with the result being fatalities and several people trapped. It is known that at least 6 people have perished. Thus, with people being trapped by […]
For You AR-15 Lovers, Check Out These 5 Pistol Caliber Rifles
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_UMP#/media/File:HKUMP45.JPG] What do you think? *Key point: *The AR-15 is a very adaptable platform to use other rifles. The explosion of interest in the modern sporting rifle, as well as the natural pace of industry innovation, has driven the firearms industry to field semi-automatic rifles in an increasingly broad number of configurations. One of the latest innovations is a new generation of pistol-caliber rifles, which combines smaller pistol calibers with a rifle or carbine-length weapon. ... more »
The U.S. Marines and U.S. Army: Soon to Be Navy-Killers?
*David Axe* *Security, * U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Marines need to become ship-killers, one Marine Corps lieutenant argued. U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Marines need to become ship-killers, one Marine Corps lieutenant argued. With the Chinese and Russian fleets fielding more and better ships and missiles and the U.S. Navy struggling to grow its own fleet, it’s time for American ground troops to contribute to naval battles, 1st Lt. Walker Mills argued in *Proceedings*, the professional journal of the U.S. Naval Institute. “Both the Marine Corps and the Army need to rapidly deve... more »
Quid Pro No: Why Trump Is Bending Latin Words in His Favor
*Anthony Grant* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] The meaning of this Latin term has evolved over the years. Amid the drama of the impeachment investigation into US President Donald Trump that is gripping Capitol Hill in Washington, the term *quid pro quo* has taken centre stage. The investigation is trying to determine whether Trump demanded Ukraine open an investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, before its President Volodymr Zelenskiy would be invited to the White House. In his opening statement on November 20 in a series of... more »
Toss the F-35 Away: 6th Generation Stealth Fighters Will Be Everything
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth-generation_jet_fighter#/media/File:FCAS_NGF_mock-up_at_Paris_Air_Show_2019_(1).jpg] We're about to enter a new age of air power. *Key Point:* Fighter planes going forward will look more like unmanned drones than their manually-operated predecessors. (Washington, D.C.) Drone fighter jets, hypersonic attack planes, artificial intelligence, lasers, electronic warfare and sensors woven into the fuselage of an aircraft - are all areas of current technological exploration for the Air Force as it begins earl... more »
Flying Tin Can: The 5 Worst Fighter Jets in History
*Robert Farley* *History, World* [image: A formation of two U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-104A-15-LO Starfighters (s/n 56-0769 and 56-0781) in flight. Circa 1960. National Museum of the US Air Force.] Multiple planes earned the moniker 'flying coffin.' *Key point:* Some military planes during the Cold War were a bigger threat to their pilots than the enemy. Over the last century of military aviation, several fighters have earned the nickname “flying coffin.” Military aviation inherently pushes up against the limits of technology and human endurance, particularly where fighter and p... more »
F-35 and F-15EX Fighters Could Someday Fly with 'Skyborg' Wingman
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Air Force has selected its Skyborg wingman drone program to be one of its first “vanguard” technology programs. The designation means the flying branch intends to channel more resources toward the program and speed up its development. The U.S. Air Force has selected its Skyborg wingman drone program to be one of its first “vanguard” technology programs. The designation means the flying branch intends to channel more resources toward the program and speed up its development. The other two vanguard designees are the Golden Horde swarming munitions... more »
Amazon is Hiring Executives to Develop Original Series in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Prime Video should capture original Brazilian series in the future: Amazon is hiring production executives in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to create non-scripted shows, as well as a TV production . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already […] The post Amazon is Hiring Executives to Develop Original Series in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dollar Hits R$4.22 Then Closes at All-time High
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The dollar's rise in trading against the Real over the past few weeks prompted the US currency to record its highest price in history on Monday, November 25th. The dollar rose 0.53 percent to reach a level of R$4.22 for sales, its highest value since the beginning of the Real […] The post Dollar Hits R$4.22 Then Closes at All-time High appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ericsson to Invest R$1 Billion to Develop 5G in Brazil, Says Executive
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson plans to invest R$1 billion (US$250 million) to expand its plant in São José dos Campos (SP), developing a new assembly line exclusively dedicated to 5G technology products that will be supplied to all of Latin America. The operation should intensify the competition with […] The post Ericsson to Invest R$1 Billion to Develop 5G in Brazil, Says Executive appeared first on The Rio Times.
Finnish Schoolchildren Decide How and What to Learn
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Finnish, verbs are not conjugated in the future, which gives an idea of their attitude towards life. Their motto is "I can and I will do it", as Finns are resilient people, the country was first dominated for 650 years by the Swedes and then 110 by the Russians. […] The post Finnish Schoolchildren Decide How and What to Learn appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Trade Balance Shows US$629.7 Million Deficit in Fourth Week of November
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian trade balance recorded a deficit of US$629.766 million in the fourth week of November. According to data released on Monday, November 25th, by the Foreign Trade Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, the figure was reached with exports totaling US$2.666 billion and US$3.296 billion in imports. The accumulated […] The post Brazil’s Trade Balance Shows US$629.7 Million Deficit in Fourth Week of November appeared first on The Rio Times.
Happy Thanksgiving 2019
*Happy Thanksgiving 2019 to all who visit my blog. Have a great Turkey day.*
Green Strategy: To beat climate change, humanity needs socialism
Humans may not survive. Reports from the UN’s Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change provoke images of land masses drowning, fleeing populations, starvation, terrible droughts, terrible storms, migrating diseases, new deserts, and intolerable heat. It’s an “ecological Armageddon,” says one expert. We hear about “the sixth extinction,” the geologic epoch that is our own. It’s called the “Anthropocene.” The name suggests human activity and human responsibility.
Hunger Games: Food Abundance and Twisted Truths
The world already produces enough food to feed 10 billion people but over two billion are experiencing micronutrient deficiencies (of which 821 million were classed as chronically undernourished in 2018). However, supporters of genetic engineering (GE) crops continually push the narrative that GE technology is required if we are to feed the world and properly support farmers.
NT Parliament votes to decriminalise sex work
The Northern Territory becomes the third jurisdiction in the world to decriminalise prostitution, as MPs vote to adopt new legislation which means brothels, soliciting and home-based sex work are no longer illegal.
'Working to save lives': Six people killed and more than 300 injured in Albania's earthquake
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At least six people die and more than 300 people are injured as the most powerful earthquake to hit Albania in decades rocks the capital of Tirana and the surrounding region, causing several buildings to collapse and bury residents in the rubble.
Businessman buys Hitler's top hat and other Nazi memorabilia to keep it out of neo-Nazi hands
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A Swiss real estate mogul's decision to donate Hitler's top hat, a silver-plated copy of Mein Kampf and other memorabilia to a Jewish group is welcomed as stand against the "macabre and sickening trade in Nazi trinkets".
At as little as two beats per minute, the world's largest animal has one of the slowest heart rates
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Scientists have finally been able to monitor the heart rate of the majestic blue whale and even though they expected a low heart rate, the actual heart rate when it is hunting is astoundingly low.
Interest rates to stay low but unlikely to go 'negative' says RBA boss
RBA boss Philip Lowe addresses the possibility that interest rates could go below zero in Australia, saying it is more likely they will stay "low" for an extended period.
Inquest into 'unprecedented' sea snake death hears death was inevitable
A fishing trawler with a dying crew member on board was told to travel an hour in the wrong direction to the nearest medical help but death was inevitable, an inquest hears.
Nine people killed as storms leave 'trail of biblical destruction' in France, Greece and Italy
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Nine people die after deadly storms and historic levels of rain drenched parts of Greece, Italy and France leading to major floods, landslides and severe road destructions.
Shaun Marsh's stoic century seals Western Australia's domestic one-day cup victory
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Shaun Marsh may be out of favour with national selectors but he provides a timely reminder of his batting talent, as he guides Western Australia to a triumph over Queensland in the domestic one-day cup final.
How to Increase Taxes on the Rich (If You Must)
Last month I participated in a PIIE conference on inequality. Here is the written version of my remarks.
Compromise on the Falklands
If Thatcher was minded to settle the issue with Argentina it would have been a hard sell to the Tory backwoodsmen. More The post Compromise on the Falklands appeared first on The Duran.
Ukraine’s IMF Gold and the Gold Carry Trade
Important Tools for the Monetary Cartel More The post Ukraine’s IMF Gold and the Gold Carry Trade appeared first on The Duran.
Britain’s forgotten prisoners? The ‘mental torture’ of IPP sentences
[image: Britain’s forgotten prisoners? The ‘mental torture’ of IPP sentences] Blair's "tough on crime, tough on the cause of crime" policy means for some, time is never served Read full article →
The Starchild Skull Artifact Encourages A Reassessment Of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
The Starchild Skull has naturally languished since the death of its champion Lloyd Pye. I understand that possession remains with caretakers who likely were hoping to discover funding. They have become silent. Regardless, the star-child itself is not unique as another one does exist in Peru unsurprisingly. There really could not have been two such odd races and i am sure that when the work is properly done, we will discover they are closel0y related. We do know that the DNA work disclosed that the mother was plausibly Human although there were a couple of changes in the mit ... more »
Chasing a wild buffalo Herd
Here is a delightful documentary showing cowboys herding wild bison into a corral or trapment of some sort. All pretty chancy though. This is a wild herd and we can be sure that domesticated herds are much easier to work with. In fact range management now calls for the daily movement of the herd and the application of mob graving. The best way to do all this will be to blend in regular range cattle, along with goats at least and train them all to operate within a movable fence line. Non cooperative animals will need to be separated away. We presently have around 140,000.000 ... more »
Rare leaked documents detail China’s abuse of Muslims in Xinjiang
This is George Orwell as even he did not quite imagine. What sort of mind thinks that all this is all right? Where is the recourse for the individual and the family? We castigated the NAZIs once and also saw the exact same progression of accepted criminality. The assault of the Falun Gong has morphed into Tibet and now the Uighur. Sooner or later, the people must resist. We see that already in Hong Kong. Sooner or later you start to quietly sabotage comrade's cars. Sooner or later you slash a comrade's tires. Sooner or later, you force the comrade to walk to work because al... more »
Whistleblower: Google Is Developing AI for ‘Planetary Surveillance’139
Of course they are and this is the big problem that has to be handled. Again it is disclosure that starts the whole process of evaluation. Chinese trustworthiness is now in sharp decline and this means that further CCP progress is in doubt.. The CCP surveillance empire serves zero economic purpose and little real political purpose simply because of the problem of big numbers. The whole apparatus exists to convince that managers that they have real power. Yet we actually have our own version of it and it has been abused to attempt to harass political opponents. Wha... more »
Study confirms lifting weights reduces depression
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The Real Top Guns: The 5 Best Rifles and Revolvers On the Planet Today
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GEORGIA--GM1E45O1MH201.html] They're a mix of both deadly and powerful. *Key point:* Consider this your comprehensive list. *5 Best Revolvers* The revolver was one of the first multi-shot handguns. The revolver concept was preceded by the so-called “pepperbox” handgun, which used multiple barrels to arm an individual with multiple ready-to-fire bullets. This was later refined to the revolver concept, which saved weight by using a single barrel served by a revolving, cylindrical magazine holding six or more... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Inner Light”
2002, “Inner Light”
"Sometimes You Imagine..."
"Sometimes you imagine that everything could have been different for you, that if only you had gone right one day when you chose to go left, you would be living a life you could never have anticipated. But at other times you think there was no other way forward - that you were always bound to end up exactly where you have." - Kevin Brockmeier
More Austerity for Developing Countries: It’s Bad News, and It’s Avoidable
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC and LONDON, Nov 25 (IPS) - As the West questions damaging austerity policies, it is becoming the new normal for the rest of the world, risking achievement of sustainable development goals. After years of austerity, a number of Eurozone countries are now considering expansionary fiscal policies. And in the UK, government spending is set to return to levels last seen in the 1970s. But austerity abounds elsewhere in the world, including in some of the poorest countries. Read the full story, “More Austerity for Developing Countries: It’s Bad News, and It’s Avoidable”, on... more »
Bereft Of Soft Power, India Stands Diminished In Hindu Kush And Central Asia
The dichotomy between the regime policy and public opinion is nowhere near as sharp as in the world of diplomacy. And nowhere in the contemporary situation is this maxim so sharply visible as in the dalliance of the West Asian oligarchies with Israel. The romance began at least a decade […]
Meet the P-38 Lightning: The Plane Nazi Germany Feared the Most
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: OVER VIRGINIA -- Steve Hinton flies] They called it a 'fork-tailed devil.' *Key point:* The P-38 was a forerunner of modern multi-role fighters. In 1937, the U.S. Army Air Corp called for proposals for an interceptor capable of flying 360 miles-per-hour and climbing rapidly to high altitudes. Kelly Johnson, designer at Lockheed—then a small company without major prior military contracts—calculated only a twin-engine fighter could meet such parameters. Johnson’s winning submission stood apart from the crowd: instead of a traditional f... more »
China's H-20 Stealth Bomber Could Be the U.S. Military's Worst Nightmare
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Be on notice. *Key Point:* The new Chinese stealth fighter could be flying through Asian skies as soon as 2025. In October 2018, Chinese media announced that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) would publicly unveil its new H-20 stealth bomber during a parade celebrating the air arm’s seventieth anniversary in 2019. Prior news of the H-20’s development had been teased using techniques pioneered by viral marketing campaigns for Hollywood movies. For example, the Xi’an Aviation Industrial Corporation released a promotional video in M... more »
President of Portugal Intends to Decorate Flamengo Manager After Titles
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The achievements of the Libertadores Cup and the Brazilian Championship by Flamengo this weekend have greatly boosted the prestige of manager Jorge Jesus. On Monday, amidst the red-and-black celebration, the Portuguese manager was honored by the City Council of Rio de Janeiro as an Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro […] The post President of Portugal Intends to Decorate Flamengo Manager After Titles appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil and USA Start Automated Immigration Procedures
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil and the United States have taken the first step towards Brazil's involvement in the Global Entry Program for Low-risk Travelers run by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, announced yesterday, November 25th, the ministries of Economy and Foreign Affairs and the Civil […] The post Brazil and USA Start Automated Immigration Procedures appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tickets for the Ferris Wheel in Rio’s Port Zone Began to be Sold on Monday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - And for anyone wanting to buy tickets to see it, tickets started to be sold on Monday, November 25th, at 6 PM, through the official website of Rio Star. Tickets for adults are sold at a promotional price of R$49 (US$12.25), until December 19th. For Rio de Janeiro residents, this […] The post Tickets for the Ferris Wheel in Rio’s Port Zone Began to be Sold on Monday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Liberal Groups Back Away From Bolsonarism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "I'm a liberal and I didn't know it." This is the conclusion that groups defining themselves as liberals in Brazil want their speakers to reach when the subject is politics. The new wave of liberalism in the country, comprising groups such as the Livre ("Free") Party, Movimento Brasil Livre ("Free […] The post Liberal Groups Back Away From Bolsonarism appeared first on The Rio Times.
Surprise! MSM Spins OPCW Leak As Russian Disinfo
So you know that Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons scandal we’ve been talking a lot about lately? The one where evidence keeps piling up that the US, UK and France launched airstrikes against the Syrian government last year in retaliation for a poison gas attack which never took place, and then manipulated an ostensibly independent and international chemical weapons watchdog organization into covering it up?
5G Wireless Technology Is War against Humanity
This important article was first published by Global Research in February 2019. Disclosure about 5G — and its considerable risk for humanity — is occurring within the United Nations. This is thanks to longtime UN staff member and whistle-blower Claire Edwards, who recently contacted me with this powerful story which touches all of humanity and our shared future. Watch the interview above, or on YouTube here or on Facebook here. – Josh del Sol Beaulieu
Military Fact: World War II Changed Bombers and Fighters Forever
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: Nachbau der Messerschmitt 262, des ersten in Serie gebautem strahlgetriebenen Jagdflugzeuges. Foto von Oliver Thiele (o.thiele@gmx.net), Mai 2006] It put every theory to the test. Most didn't stack up. *Key point:* Fighters didn't have to make it impossible for bombers to get through. They just had to make the attacker bleed. When war broke out in September 1939, none of the combatants were prepared to fight in the way that they wanted. The British lacked the heavy bombers that interwar doctrine suggested that would be necessary to brin... more »
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