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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

30 July - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

10 pm MDT

Back in 2016, F-22 Raptors Lost Their Stealth. We Can Tell You How.

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Yikes. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, which are taking part in military operation in Syria, have started to lose their radar-absorbing coating. As reported by Aviation Week in fact the radar-absorbing coating, that hides the Raptor from radars, warped and started to peel off. According to the USAF one of the reasons of this problem are climatic conditions affecting the area of operations. *(NOTE: This first appeared in 2016.)* A claim confirmed by John Cottam, head of the F-22 program of Lockheed Martin, who noted that exter... more »

Detective can't say why evidence that jailed killer went missing at crime scene

Joanna Menagh at Just In - 19 hours ago
WA Police officers for the first time publicly deny planting evidence used to convict a man of murdering his pregnant girlfriend 12 years ago.

Minister reveals Renewal SA boss did not get contract renewed

Leah MacLennan at Just In - 19 hours ago
Stephan Knoll reveals to a parliamentary committee that a senior public servant who suddenly went on leave without explanation 10 months ago has not had his contract renewed.

At least 18 dead after Pakistani military plane crashes into homes

Just In - 19 hours ago
A Pakistani military plane on a training flight crashes into homes near the garrison city of Rawalpindi before dawn, killing at least 18 people, most of them on the ground.

Town turning on a new tap thanks to donations from across Australia

Hannah Ross at Just In - 19 hours ago
After more than two years without any decent rain, a community in the far north of New South Wales is been given a reprieve.

Spain: UFO Activity Over Cádiz - July 2019

Inexplicata (IHU) at Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology - 19 hours ago
*Source: Planeta UFO (Argentina) and www.cadizdirecto.com (Spain)Date: 12 July 2019An article by José Manuel García Bautista* *Spain: UFO Activity Over Cádiz - July 2019* [*A report from our longtime collaborator JM García Bautista back to INEXPLICATA - we had the pleasure of translating a number of his articles for FATE magazine in the early 2000s and his work also forms part of INEXPLICATA's collection. We urge our readers to seek them out--SC*] CADIZ DIRECTO. Summer is a season of the year that invites us to spend more time outdoors, enjoying cooler weather on the streets dur... more »

Number of Dead in Pará Prison Riot Rises to 57; 46 Detainees will be Transferred

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Superintendency of the Pará Penitentiary System (Susipe) has confirmed the rise in the number of deaths from 52 to 57 inmates, after a confrontation between criminal factions within the Altamira Regional Correctional Center in Pará state. On Monday, July 29th, leaders of the “Comando Classe A” (CCA) set fire […] The post Number of Dead in Pará Prison Riot Rises to 57; 46 Detainees will be Transferred appeared first on The Rio Times.

Agreement with Brazil Compromises Paraguay’s President one Year After Taking Office

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Paraguay’s right-wing president and close ally of Jair Bolsonaro, Mario Abdo Benítez, is suffering his most significant political problem since he became president a year ago, as a result of an energy agreement with Brazil that the opposition has denounced for its alleged secrecy and as a handover of national […] The post Agreement with Brazil Compromises Paraguay’s President one Year After Taking Office appeared first on The Rio Times.

Weaponizing Space Is the New Bad Idea Coming From Washington D.C.

Federico Pieraccini at The Duran - 19 hours ago
The United States, Russia and China all have cutting-edge programs for the militarization of space, though with a big difference. The post Weaponizing Space Is the New Bad Idea Coming From Washington D.C. appeared first on The Duran.

Finally!! President Trump turns race card on the REAL racists [Video]

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Most of us understand racism as the claim that one race of people is "superior" to others. But it has a negative image too. It also claims that a given race is in fact "inferior" to others, and hence, "special" and deserving of special privileges and handouts. The post Finally!! President Trump turns race card on the REAL racists [Video] appeared first on The Duran.

The Business of Doing Business in America 

John Beasley at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Traditionally, for the last fifty years, the average yield on publicly traded stocks was 10.7 percent annually, before the Federal Reserve started pumping liquidity into the stock market. The post The Business of Doing Business in America appeared first on The Duran.

Lithuania’s new chief of defence has no chance

Adomas Abromaitis at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Does Lithuania need such a chief of defence who decides nothing from the very beginning? The post Lithuania’s new chief of defence has no chance appeared first on The Duran.

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 20 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Climate change escalating so fast it is 'beyond point of no return'Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil After Invasion of Protected Land Alexei Navalny: Jailed Russian opposition leader discharged from hospital*"His doctor said she opposed his discharge, saying he'd never suffered from allergies before and may have been exposed to 'some toxic agent'."* Initiatives to Counter Fake News in Selected Countries, April 2019 Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Selected Jurisdictions, January 2019 India Launches First-Ever Space War Drill To Defend SatellitesChin... more »

Businesses Crucial to the Success of SDGs

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Jul 30 (IPS) - Peter Paul van de Wijs is Chief External Affairs Officer for Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the independent international organizations that helps businesses and other organizations understand and report their sustainability impacts. We all know that the UN Sustainable Development Goals are ambitious and will take huge collaborative and international effort to achieve. Government action alone is not enough. So how can the private sector actively contribute – and what can be done to ramp up the participation of businesses around the world?... more »

Bretton Woods Institutions: From Solution to Problem

SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 30 (IPS) - July 2019 saw the 75th anniversary of the historic conference of 44 countries held at the Bretton Woods (BW) resort in New Hampshire during July 1-22, 1944. *Conference* At BW, John Maynard Keynes, representing the UK, and Harry Dexter White, for the USA, both sought a new international monetary system following the Great Depression, which many attributed to the functioning of the gold standard before World War II. Read the full story, “Bretton Woods Institutions: From Solution to Problem”, on globalissues.org →

Now growing hemp, not deadly cantaloupe, Jensen brothers face felony charges in Kansas

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 20 hours ago
Former cantaloupe growers, brothers Eric and Ryan Jensen, owed $26,368 in restitution imposed by the U.S. District Court in Denver when they decided to work off their debt by helping with a family hemp growing operation. Their time as cantaloupe growers in Southwest Colorado did not go so well when Listeria contaminated their crop, resulting... Continue Reading

Germany reports E. coli cases linked to Egypt

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 20 hours ago
The public health institute in Germany has reported more than 30 people have been sick with E. coli this year after going to Egypt. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) noted increased reports of Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) related to or after staying in Egypt. Earlier this month, Public Health England also reported an increase in... Continue Reading

Spot check of almost 300 leafy greens samples shows serious contamination

News Desk at Food Safety News - 20 hours ago
Major retailers including Whole Foods Market and Costco were among those where Consumer Reports found leafy greens contaminated with the potentially deadly bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The pre-eminent consumer watchdog group gathered 284 samples of fresh leafy greens and tested them for the pathogen, according to a statement from the organization. Six of the samples, purchased... Continue Reading

Researchers use electrical signalling to detect bacteria

News Desk at Food Safety News - 20 hours ago
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found bacteria can be detected in minutes by zapping them with electricity. Scientists at the university in the United Kingdom discovered healthy bacteria cells and those inhibited by antibiotics or UV light show different electric reactions. When zapped with an electrical field, live bacteria absorb dye molecules causing... Continue Reading

Hospitals Squeal Like Stuck Pigs Over Trump Proposal to Force Disclosure of Insurance Company Discounts

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
In one of his intermittent gestures of concern for ordinary people, Trump made what ought to be a modest proposal: to require hospitals to disclose the discounted prices they have negotiated various insurers. Hospital industry spokescritters reacted as if Trump was planning to throw their children in a vat of boiling oil. The vehemence of […]

Meet the Bear Clan Patrol volunteer who spotted two teen fugitives in the Canadian wilderness

Conor Duffy at Just In - 20 hours ago
The residents of this tiny inland island are locking their doors and hiding inside after a tip that the Canadian fugitives wanted for three murders may be hiding in a nearby forest.

Charity founder tearfully tells court she did not steal $140,000 from her ill mother

Rebecca Turner at Just In - 20 hours ago
A woman accused of stealing $140,000 from her Alzheimer's-affected mother, tells a Perth court she and her mother were very close and she had permission to spend her money on whatever she chose.

Working mothers more stressed than fathers, while cost of child care doubles

Laura Gartry And Mary Lloyd at Just In - 20 hours ago
As more mothers struggle to balance professional work and manage work-family tension, the cost of child care has more than doubled over the past two decades, a new report finds.

A scandal every 22 days: NRL's 'Summer of Hell' invoked in response to de Belin appeal

Just In - 20 hours ago
The ARLC has suggested that Jack de Belin needs a "reality check" as it argues that the code's no fault stand-down policy is necessary because the sport has been "beset by a series of scandals."

'Now the time is right': Wests Tigers great Robbie Farah announces retirement

Chloe Hart at Just In - 20 hours ago
Robbie Farah, the Wests Tigers stalwart who represented New South Wales, Australia and Lebanon, will hang up the boots at season's end after 17 years in the NRL.

'Talk 2 me b4 baby is born': Graffiti removed after messages scrawled across suburb

Just In - 20 hours ago
Graffiti spray-painted across multiple sites in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston, urging a person named Chris to "talk 2 me b4 baby is born", is swiftly removed after going viral on social media.

Public housing residents overwhelmed with rent increase

Eden Hynninen at Just In - 20 hours ago
Victorian public housing tenants say residents could forgo medication or heating because of higher rental prices after the State Government's market review.

'Biggest mistake of my life': Mortgage arrears catching out more Australians

Nadia Daly at Just In - 20 hours ago
With incomes barely growing, it only takes an injury or a relationship breakdown for borrowers to find they are unable to meet their mortgage commitments.

'How will they serve vigilantly?': Indonesia cracks down on overweight police officers

Iffah Nur Arifah at Just In - 20 hours ago
Indonesia's national police force is pressuring officers to join a fitness program, saying many of them are overweight due to a "lack of exercise", irregular eating times and a "lack of awareness".

HIV and hepatitis C risk to dental patients at Far North Queensland clinic

Eric Barker at Just In - 20 hours ago
Health authorities urge more than 500 patients of a dental clinic in Far North Queensland to be tested for HIV and hepatitis as the clinic is investigated over its infection control practices.

Dairy workers claiming underpayment hit with surprise rent bill ahead of Federal Court hearing

Matt Neal at Just In - 20 hours ago
A group of farm workers claiming they were underpaid are hit with a rent bill in the lead-up to a Federal Court hearing.

'They're clogging up the streets': Council calls for a solution on abandoned shopping trolleys

Ben Nielsen at Just In - 20 hours ago
Adelaide councils are considering a range of options to address the problem of abandoned shopping trolleys — including GPS tracking, locking systems and a bounty for returned trolleys.

Missile launcher confiscated from US man's luggage

Just In - 20 hours ago
A traveller at an international airport in the US told authorities that the military-grade missile launcher in his luggage was a souvenir.

Stranded sailor loses $30,000 worth of donated equipment bound for hospital

Bill Bainbridge at Just In - 20 hours ago
Brisbane man Tony McCracken is on his way home having been rescued after drifting at sea for three days after his boat was damaged in a storm.

Man freed over Lawyer X scandal watches as cop caught out at hearing

Danny Morgan at Just In - 20 hours ago
A police officer says the High Court was ill-informed when it criticised the way police used gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo as a source, but admits he has not read the court's full judgement.

Trolls harassed Amber for foot play. Instead she roasted them in front of millions

Peter Marsh at Just In - 20 hours ago
With cheesy graphics and deadpan delivery, Amber 'PaladinAmber' Wadham calls out her trolls in hilarious fashion (and evens gets some to apologise afterwards).

Beijing's bid to manage activity deep inside Australia's Antarctic claim hits a dead end

Jackson Gothe-Snape at Just In - 20 hours ago
China wants a greater role in organising the scientific goings-on at one of Earth's most remote locations, but there's at least one hurdle.

Fans force NFL chief to testify in court over blown call

Just In - 20 hours ago
Australian sports fans frustrated over poor officiating have few options for redress — but in the US, a fan-led lawsuit over a blown call has won the right to put the NFL's commissioner on the stand.

Shorten on grieving the election that would have made him prime minister

Andrew Probyn And Stephanie Dalzell at Just In - 20 hours ago
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten commits to a future in the Federal Parliament, saying he has "still got the fire for politics" in his first formal interview since losing May's federal election.

Baby who died from head injury had 'unsafe sleeping arrangements' at home, murder trial told

Ellie Sibson at Just In - 20 hours ago
A father accused of murdering his five-month-old son told police the boy fell from a bed days before he died, but a court hears a fall of this type was unlikely to have been fatal.

Central bank rate cuts help drive Australian shares to record high

David Chau And Michael Janda at Just In - 20 hours ago
The Australian share market has finally beaten its record high from nearly 12 years ago, before the world descended into the global financial crisis, but analysts warn stocks remain "vulnerable" to falling back in the short-term.

Reuters Lies About Thai King's Property Taxes

Land Destroyer at Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 20 hours ago
*July 30, 2019* (ATN) - Reuters attempted to portray Thailand's king as being *"exempt"* from property taxes. In its article, "Thai king exempted from tax on some land properties," it implies some special privilege has been extended to the King. The article provides a list of property types exempt from taxes, and only 7 paragraphs down does it ambiguously admit that property used for commercial purposes *will* be taxed. No where does Reuters point out that *no one in Thailand pays property taxes!* A 30 second Google search on Thai property tax laws reveals a number of Thai-based ...more »

An “Open Discussion” With All People Who Accept Their Lies

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 21 hours ago
All others are banned. (78) Climate Change – an open discussion

Midnight Meme Of The Day!'

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Poet, painter, and socialist activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti is a 100 year old American treasure and a font of acquired wisdom. His art, his activism, and his support for other artists and their art have changed innumerable lives for the better. Kahlil Gibran's original version of the "Pity The Nation" poem was created in 1933. Ferlinghetti's adaptation dates from 2007 when Ferlinghetti was a mere 88 years of age. It seems more appropriate with each passing day. However, we must always remember that although pity has its use, its effect is only fleeting. As Ferlinghetti ... more »

Why Russia's MiG 1.44 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Was a Lost Cause

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *History, Europe* [image: By Hornet Driver - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42756079] Womp. *The project, which became known as MFI or “Multifunctional Frontline Fighter,” established a set of core design criteria roughly corresponding with the Soviet and early Russian understanding of what makes a fifth-generation fighter: supermaneuverability, supercruise capability (sustained supersonic speeds without the use of afterburners), low radar cross-section, integrated avionics system, and substantially improved landing/takeo... more »

Why the YF-23 Mach 1.6 Stealth Fighter Never Made It Against the F-22

David Axe at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*David Axe* *History, Europe* [image: By National Museum of the United States Air Force - http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=7152, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12789409] Some history. *The Air Force in 1971 began studying requirements for a new fighter to succeed the F-15, which itself at the time was still in development, recalled Paul Metz, a former Northrop test pilot who flew the YF-23.* The U.S. Air Force came very close to buying a rocket ship. In 1991, the Air Force selected Lockheed’s YF-22 fighter over Northrop... more »

The Muslim Brotherhood As Members Of The National Security Council Of The White House

Thierry MEYSSAN at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
The beginnings of the “Arab Spring” in Tunisia On 12 August 2010, President Barack Obama signed Presidential Security Directive n° 11 (PSD-11). He ordered all his embassies in the Greater Middle East to prepare for « régime changes ». He nominated the Muslim Brotherhood to the US National Security Council, […]

Jihadist gathering for counter-offensive in Hama was wiped out by joint Syrian-Russian attack

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Shortly after losing the key hilltop of Tal Malah in northwestern Hama, the jihadist rebels from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies from Jaysh Al-Izza were gathering for a counter-offensive to retake this site from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). However, as the jihadist forces began to gather near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

ISIS leader Baghdadi hiding inside of Syria: Iraqi intel

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The head of the Iraqi intelligence wing known as the “Hawk’s Cell” stated on Monday that the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi is currently hiding inside Syria and maintains a strong influence within the terrorist organization. Speaking to the Iraqi newspaper Al-Sabaah, the Hawk’s Cell head Abu ‘Ali […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Venezuela is prepared to wage ‘absolute war’ against US: Maduro ally

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
Venezuela is prepared to wage “absolute war” with the US if Washington makes a decision to attack it, Diosdado Cabello, president of the Constituent Assembly and vice president of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela, has warned. “We are few, a small country, we are very humble, and here it is likely that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Three Russian servicemen allegedly killed in Syria: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – A new report by Russian publication claimed this week that three Russian servicemen were killed in central Syria last month. Citing the Novaya Gazeta publication, Russia’s Avia.Pro reported that three Russian servicemen were killed on June 15, 2019 near the ancient city of Palmyra (Tadmur) in central Syria. “According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Opinion: Brazilians’ Diffident Attitude towards Climate Change

Michael Royster at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL – A recent DataFolha poll indicates that some 85 percent of Brazilians believe in global warming, and some 72 percent believe that humans contribute to warming. But of those who believe in climate change, only 28 percent said they were well informed on the subject. In short, most Brazilians are not aware […] The post Opinion: Brazilians’ Diffident Attitude towards Climate Change appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolivia Could Soon Become the Main Latin American Gateway for Russia and China

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Venezuelan dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro seems to have reached a state of definition. This regime, as we have known it until now, has most probably not much time left. Sooner rather than later, Maduro will be forced to abandon power and perhaps leave the rich country in search of […] The post Bolivia Could Soon Become the Main Latin American Gateway for Russia and China appeared first on The Rio Times.

Six Months After the Catastrophe, Brumadinho Seeks to Restore Tourism

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The collapse of Vale’s Mina Córrego do Feijo dam, – six months ago – is still having an impact on tourism in the mining city of Brumadinho, some 50 kilometers from the state capital, Belo Horizonte. At Inhotim Institute, the largest outdoor cultural venue in Latin America, located in Brumadinho, […] The post Six Months After the Catastrophe, Brumadinho Seeks to Restore Tourism appeared first on The Rio Times.

Another Raid on a Government-Critical News Station in Argentina

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Another search has been conducted at the C5N television station in Argentina, whose reporting is deemed to be critical of the government. In the process, police officers of the Buenos Aires Fraud Department confiscated accounting documents by court order. The operation was carried out as part of an investigation into […] The post Another Raid on a Government-Critical News Station in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Government Rules Residence Concession to Cuban Doctors

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – An ordinance published by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in today’s Federal Gazette, July 29th, governs the residence concession to Cubans who joined the Mais Médicos program in Brazil. The submission of the residence permit request in Brazilian territory must be filed with the Federal […] The post Brazil’s Government Rules Residence Concession to Cuban Doctors appeared first on The Rio Times.

Police to Close Rape Investigations Against Football Star Neymar

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The rape investigations against the Brazilian football star Neymar could soon be closed. According to a spokeswoman for the São Paulo prosecutor’s office on Monday, the police do not see sufficient evidence for a charge. The outcome of the police investigation into the case will be handed over to the […] The post Police to Close Rape Investigations Against Football Star Neymar appeared first on The Rio Times.

Street Dweller Attacks and Kills Two People in Rio

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The body of teacher Marcelo Henrique Correia Reis was buried yesterday, July 29th, in the Caju Cemetery in the northern zone of Rio de Janeiro. The 35-year-old teacher was stabbed to death by 44-year-old street dweller Plácido Correa de Moura, near the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, in the southern zone […] The post Street Dweller Attacks and Kills Two People in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Undergoes ‘Tree Relocation’ and gets Requests for Almost 100 Prunings per day

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio‘s locals have observed leafy trees giving way to nearly two meters high stumps on sidewalks and flowerbeds on important roads in Rio’s neighborhoods. The procedure is part of what the municipality is calling ‘tree relocation’, which would be rectifying issues of trees planted in the wrong places. In addition, […] The post Rio Undergoes ‘Tree Relocation’ and gets Requests for Almost 100 Prunings per day appeared first on The Rio Times.

Police Arrest Third Suspect in Gold Robbery in Guarulhos

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Civil Police arrested yesterday morning, July 29th, another man suspected of taking part in the robbery of 718.9 kilos of gold from the Guarulhos International Airport last Thursday, July 25th. He was arrested in the act, according to the police, with a rifle and ammunition. According to the State Department […] The post Police Arrest Third Suspect in Gold Robbery in Guarulhos appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Public Accounts Show a R$12.7 Billion Deficit in June

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The combined public sector, consisting of the Federal Government, the states and the municipalities, recorded a primary deficit of R$12.706 billion (US$3.177 billion) in June. The negative result in June 2018 was higher: R$13.491 billion. Last month’s result is the best recorded for the month since 2016 when there was […] The post Brazil’s Public Accounts Show a R$12.7 Billion Deficit in June appeared first on The Rio Times.

the banner of the living Christ universal in all people

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 22 hours ago
1) *Before* you the great looms of Life stand! The fabric of the cloth spun from pure light is before you. Weave the great garment of solar light that you may become children of the Sun! -Rex: 1-25-1971 at Colorado Springs via Messenger Mark Prophet ……........................... ................................................................... 2) * In* the name of Saint Germain, my beloved consort, I accept your dedication and I vow to send you an angel of justice each morning to remind you when you awaken of your opportunity to serve the flames of God-freedom and God-just... more »

Energy & Environmental Newsletter: July 29, 2019

Geoff at The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog - 22 hours ago
By John Droz, Jr. -- July 29, 2019 The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate Mast... more »

the banner of the living Christ, universal in all people

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 22 hours ago
1) *Before* you the great looms of Life stand! The fabric of the cloth spun from pure light is before you. Weave the great garment of solar light that you may become children of the Sun! -Rex: 1-25-1971 at Colorado Springs via Messenger Mark Prophet ……........................... ................................................................... 2) * In* the name of Saint Germain, my beloved consort, I accept your dedication and I vow to send you an angel of justice each morning to remind you when you awaken of your opportunity to serve the flames of God-freedom and God-just... more »

Refusing to be Silent, Parents Come Forward to Describe How their Children Suffered Painful Deaths After Being Vaccinated

AdminM at Medical Kidnap - 22 hours ago
Ron Kennedy, MD, is a California doctor currently suing the State Medical Board for intimidating doctors in California who write vaccine exemptions for their patients. He recently asked for parents who had children that died as a result of vaccines to email him their stories, and then another California doctor, Dr. Robert Rowen, who has a large following on Facebook, published their stories today. Dr. Rowen commented that these stories brought him to tears, and warns his readers that they may also have the same effect on them. We reproduce these stories here for greater public awar...more »

Child Abuse Pediatricians: Exposing Their Role in Medical Kidnappings to the Public

Admin at Medical Kidnap - 22 hours ago
Recently, a judge in Boise, Idaho allegedly ordered a mother in court to have MedicalKidnap.com take down a picture of a Child Abuse Specialist, Dr. Amy Barton, from one of our articles, because publishing her image allegedly is “not acceptable” and violates her clinic's policies. The clinic is St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital CARES (Child At Risk Evaluation Services) in Boise, Idaho. Maybe Judge Courtnie Tucker is not aware that St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital CARES belongs to the National Children’s Alliance, which in 2019 will administer a total of $10,271,000.00 in federal funds u... more »

Video: Climate Change Wasn’t About the Environment at All

Hifast at Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: So you thought climate change was about the environment? Tucker Carlson says it’s not. ~ Media Editors ~ View and Read more informative and FACTual Videos and Articles at The Patriot Post: http://patriotpost.us/

July 30th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #922

sundance at The Last Refuge - 22 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 →

There's no measurement problem

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 22 hours ago
...just carefully physically define the wave function to see why... Wikipedia describes the (non-existent) measurement problem as follows: The measurement problem in quantum mechanics is the problem of how (or whether) wave function collapse occurs. The inability to observe such a collapse directly has given rise to different interpretations of quantum mechanics and poses a key set of questions that each interpretation must answer. These sentences are very representative of the confusion of the real-world people who repeat the totally incorrect statement that there is something wron... more »

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

Capital One Target of Massive Data Breach

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
A hacker gained access to personal information from more than 100 million Capital One credit applications, the bank said.

The Smothers Brothers Mark Their CBS Firing 50 Years Ago

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
Getting fired from work isn’t usually a cause to celebrate. But the Smothers Brothers aren’t your run-of-the-mill comedians.

July 29, 1916 – Hotter Than Hell In Chicago

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 23 hours ago
On July 29, 1916 the average afternoon temperature in the Midwest was 98 degrees. The Chicago Tribune thought it was hotter than hell. 29 Jul 1916, 1 – Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com The Chicago Tribune was being optimistic with their … Continue reading →

Why the B-21 Stealth Bomber Could Change Everything

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: Following a successful critical design review, which closely analyzed many of the aircraft’s technologies, configurations and weapons, the Air Force has brought the program into its Engineering Manufacturing and Design phase - the point in the process whe] Are you ready for this? *Following a successful critical design review, which closely analyzed many of the aircraft’s technologies, configurations and weapons, the Air Force has brought the program into its Engineering Manufacturing and Design phase - the point in the process where w... more »

Red fruit and mutants: the painstaking quest to breed new varieties of custard apples

Jennifer Nichols at Just In - 23 hours ago
A 25-year quest to produce delicious, commercially successful, new varieties of custard apples inches closer to completion — but the road has been long and paved with mutants.

Think you're better than the average person? That could be your overconfidence talking

Suzannah Lyons at Just In - 23 hours ago
The majority of us think we're better than the average person. But what drives this overconfidence, and is it a help or a hindrance?

Police launch internal investigation into fiery fatal crash after pursuit

Just In - 23 hours ago
A driver killed when his car hit a tree and burst into flames had allegedly done a burnout in front of a police patrol before a pursuit was terminated, SA's Police Commissioner Grant Stevens says.

Huawei not a 'real risk' to 5G security, company protests

Peter Ryan at Just In - 23 hours ago
Huawei goes on the offensive, launching a new report supporting its campaign against the Australian Government's ban on its participation in building the new 5G mobile network.

The hidden history behind one of Australia's most secretive naval bases

Emma Wynne at Just In - 23 hours ago
It is home to Australia's largest naval base and the submarine fleet, but Perth's Garden Island is also an extraordinary nature reserve and home to the state's early colonial history.

In-Depth Look at Civil Rights & Politics of Race: It’s Not Black and White

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
William Federer ~ In 1857, the Supreme Court, with 7 of the 9 Justices being Democrat, decided that Dred Scott was not a citizen, but property. Chief Justice Roger Taney was appointed by the first Democrat President, Andrew Jackson. Taney wrote in his Dred Scott decision that slaves were: “so far inferior … that the […]

Humor Video: Meanwhile, in Canada…

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
“Oh, so just because you don’t consent to touching my body means you shouldn’t have to?” ~ Media Editors ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPjZLmX-sg View and read more Videos and articles at The Patriot Post: http://patriotpost.us/

Patriot Humor – ICE

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
ICEA Stupid QuestionBig HeadA Tale of Two ‘Squads’StoogesBernie SandersBrokeMuellerRobert MuellerAwesomeBiggerI Hate ItCartoons Read more excellent articles at The Patriot Post

Dangers of the Echo Chamber

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 23 hours ago
In a modern example of winning, yet being clueless without the slave’s reminder, we have Andrew Klaven writing at the Daily Wire about the downfalls of partisan triumphalism: Clueless Chuck Todd And The Democrats. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. This week, we witnessed a delightfully comic demonstration of why it’s not such a good […]

Dog whistle racism

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 23 hours ago
My wife suggested that when I use the term dog whistle racism it may not resonate with everyone. In short, it means implying racism without resorting to actual racist words. “Send her back” is a prime example as countless minority … Continue reading →

The “Existential Battle” Is for Control of the Democratic Party

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Democratic Party operatives would have voters focus on Trump, as opposed to the batttle within their party over the Sanders-led effort to implement policies that serve Americans broadly, not the top 10% .

Child Abuse Pediatricians: Exposing Their Role in Medical Kidnappings to the Public

AdminM at Health Impact News - 23 hours ago
Recently, a judge in Boise, Idaho allegedly ordered a mother in court to have MedicalKidnap.com take down a picture of a Child Abuse Specialist, Dr. Amy Barton, from one of our articles, because publishing her image allegedly is “not acceptable” and violates her clinic's policies. The clinic is St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital CARES (Child At Risk Evaluation Services) in Boise, Idaho. Maybe Judge Courtnie Tucker is not aware that St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital CARES belongs to the National Children’s Alliance, which in 2019 will administer a total of $10,271,000.00 in federal funds u... more »

Cold Churches 17 and 18 Centuries

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 23 hours ago
Apparently the European winter of 1709-09 was extremely cold with a large loss of life. There is an interesting YouTube video on the topic here. Louis XV at Versailles had a smaller bedchamber made for it to be heated, and … Continue reading →

Tartaria

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 23 hours ago
A Bing search for Tartaria (Search) leads to a veritable deluge of old maps placing Tartaria with most of Siberia. One map, of many, below. It’s an inhospitable cold region with a deep permafrost hosting megafauna dated to the Pleistocene. … Continue reading →

Tuesday July 30th – 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 →

Shrewish, Not Jewish

nonnie9999 at HYSTERICAL RAISINS - 23 hours ago
From NEW YORK MAGAZINE: According to a thinly sourced, barely credible story in the Post today, some Jewish donors have shunned Mitt Romney’s campaign because, they’ve explained, they’re more interested in helping the GOP race’s Jewish candidate … Michele Bachmann. Original DVD cover “It’s a real problem,” an unnamed Romney fund-raiser tells the Post. “We’re … Continue reading Shrewish, Not Jewish

Iran, Russia to Hold Joint Drills in Persian Gulf

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Press TV Published on Jul 29, 2019 Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says #Iran and #Russia have agreed to conduct joint naval #drills in the Persian Gulf region “in the near future.” end

‘Endless Costly War’ FTW! Dems & Reps Unite in Passing New $732Bn Military Budget

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT Published on Jul 29, 2019 The US military is getting a budget bonanza of almost $800bn. It was approved by both sides of the House – which seems to have difficulties reaching a consensus on other issues. end

IDF Launches Drill to Bolster Preparedness for War in Gaza

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Click on image for article. [image: http://mondoweiss.net/2014/08/feiglins-liberating-palestinians/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5049797,00.html]Click on image for article. [image: https://21stcenturywire.com/2019/05/23/trump-sons-kushners-deal-of-century-is-bribing-palestinians-to-go-away/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/12/abdel-fattah-el-sissi-egypt-hopes-sinai-peninsula-/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2014/09/08/israelis-war... more »

HRW Slams Trump: “Israel Rights Violations Have Full U.S. Support”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
[image: https://www.haaretz.com/.premium-beware-republican-jews-on-the-warpath-1.5303047]Click on image for article. [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 … and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a [a]synagogue of Satan.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUppu2OHVTY

Contrary to Denials, Israel Military Was Aware of Deadly Flaws in Gaza Open Fire Regulations

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Contrary to Denials, Israel Military Was Aware of Deadly Flaws in Gaza Open Fire Regulations by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Israeli army knew its snipers were killing Palestinian protesters in the occupied Gaza Strip as a result of open fire regulations that were subsequently altered, +972 Magazine reported. – Earlier this week, Israeli journalist Carmela Menashe, military …

China Opposes Foreign Interference in Its Internal Affairs

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
CGTN Published on Jul 28, 2019 In Saturday’s gathering, protesters waved American flags and sang the US national anthem. Earlier this month, protesters stormed Hong Kong’s Legislative Council building and tied a British colonial-era flag to the podium. Beijing has repeatedly condemned any foreign interference in China’s internal affairs. end

The Central Bank’s Just Tipped Off The World Into What Happens Next

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
X22Report Published on Jul 28, 2019 Trump is now building the new economic landscape for the US, he is changing the way the US does trade. France tried to place a tax on US tech companies and Trump warned France that he would counter with tariffs. The [CB] has now just tipped off what will …

US, China to Meet as Beijing Considers Digital Currency

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America Published on Jul 29, 2019 Chinese and US officials plan to meet in Shanghai on Tuesday for trade negotiations. President Trump declared the WTO “BROKEN” on Twitter and vowed to direct the USTR to keep countries like China and India from “CHEATING the system” by claiming the status of “developing countries.” Meanwhile, China …

ECB Announces That 20 Year Old Gold Sales Agreement Is Over!!!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
WallStForMainSt Streamed live on Jul 28, 2019 On Friday, the ECB made a surprise announcement about a 20 year old gold sales agreement. Europe’s central banks ditch 20-year-old gold sales agreement https://www.reuters.com/article/europ… – This is similar to how the London Gold Pool ended: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_… – The Gold Cartel: Government Intervention on Gold, the Mega Bubble …

Hold Off on Hopes of More Fed Cuts Later, Said Expert

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
If the FedRes cuts more than 0.25% this Wed/Thurs, it will confirm the feedback that something is broken badly and we are close to collapse. Both the FedRes and ECB have indicated that QT is over, policy will be easier … and possibly reverting to QE. Anyone who seriously thinks the economy and financial system …

Trump, 2020 U.S. Election & Globalist Plan For Economic Collapse | Brandon Smith

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Brandon Smith is a very good researcher. However, I do not agree with his view that “Trump is a puppet”. Trump is a self made billionaire and a Alpha male character. His actions against globalism tells you he is not a part of the Illuminati. The constant attacks by the leftist MSM also tells you …

Israel Comes Up Often in Jeffrey Epstein Case

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Israel Comes Up Often in Jeffrey Epstein Case by Philip Weiss, https://mondoweiss.net/ The charges against financier Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking are of course one of the biggest stories in the country these days, and Israel and its friends have been an ongoing theme in the case. – Epstein, a 66-year-old former hedge fund manager, …

Bretton Woods Is Dead: What Next?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Bretton Woods Is Dead: What Next? by Matthew Ehret, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has publicly admitted something normally reserved for backroom discussion in the circles of Europe’s governing elite at an event honoring the 75thanniversary of Bretton Woods (the conference which created the foundations for the post WWII world order). – At this …

Conspirators’ Hierarchy: The Story of The Committee of 300 (Illuminati)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
The Committee of 300 by Karl Fazekas on Scribd The Committee of 300 is the Illuminist geo-political organization that runs the world. This is the book that documents their history, plans, organization … The full E-book is below.

Mueller Disaster Was a Small Victory Against the Deep State

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
The Duran Published on Jul 27, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 255. The Robert Mueller testimony debacle was a small victory for truth, but the fake news narrative that Trump is connected to Putin and Russia meddled in the US election has managed to be a statement of fact for a wide majority of …

Mind-Boggling Physical Silver Flows Into ETFs | Ted Butler

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Reluctant Preppers Published on Jul 28, 2019 ​What “whale” is behind the recent unprecedented buying of silver futures to build a record concentrated position? This massive hedge has spurred feverish speculation that it reveals pre-positioning by a huge player in anticipation of a major wave of physical silver buying that could drive the price vastly …

Various Topics

LL at Virtual Mirage - 1 day ago
*A European Army?* There is talk in European capitals about how Europe needs “strategic autonomy.” And the solution seems to be a species of vanity project without substance. The British have said "no" and passed on the suggestion while they are now planning to spend 2% GDP on defense as specified by NATO. The only external threats to Europe's peace, prosperity and stability: Russian mischief and the Middle Eastern rot, dancing across European borders in the form of millions of military age Mohammedan males. It's an external threat, but Europe (not Eastern Europe) has welcomed the ... more »

Kim Jong-Un Has Played Trump For A Fool All Along, Building Up His Nuclear Arsenal While Reassuring The Gullible Trumpanzee

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
In the new Fox poll released last week-- the one that has him climbing the walls-- respondents were asked whether they approved or disapproved how Trump handles various parts of his job. When asked about how he handles Korea, 39% approved and 49% disapproved. and that was before the stories came out Friday about how Kim Jong-un has been playing him for a fool and building up Korea's nuclear arsenal while Trump danced around singing his praises. I think it was a report by Sharon Shi and Clément Bürge for the *Wall Street Journal*, While Trump and Kim Talk, North Korea Appears To Ex... more »

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
[image: São Paulo dance scene, contemporary dance in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Mooca in Dub (Mooca) – A free-entrance party for dub lovers happens every Tuesday in Mooca. From 10 PM to 4 AM, prepare for a blast of Jamaican music […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Pagode da Garagem (Carioca) – A free and fun “roda de pagode” to cheer your week up happens every Tuesday in A Garagem. Composed of Yasmin Alves, Vinicius […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

"The Quacking of Ducks"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"The Quacking of Ducks"* by Eric Peters "Here’s the trouble. Most people can’t read… and so, can’t *think*. Not quite literally, perhaps. But, meaningfully. They have been taught – very deliberately – to be sloppy and fluid with words. A given word has a vague, constantly shifting meaning – that meaning transmitted and accepted by a kind of semi-conscious collective osmosis. You “get the drift” – and the word is henceforth used accordingly. It is not necessary to formally announce the new meaning. It just sort of happens. Examples include liberal and fascist. A liberal was once a ... more »

Thai-EU free trade talks set to resume after hiatus

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
30-Jul-2019 Thailand is returning to the negotiating table for a Thai-European Union (EU) free-trade agreement (FTA) after the green light was given by the new government.

Trade agreement between Mercosur and Japan may be signed later this year

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
30-Jul-2019 Driven by the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, the government is working to enable a trade alliance between the South American bloc and Japan.

How The Question “Who Benefits From This?” Can Change Your Life

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
“Cui bono?” is a phrase you’ll often see used on conspiracy-minded Youtube videos and discussion forums. It’s Latin for “Who benefits?”, and it refers to a perspective in legal analysis that the one who stands most to gain from a crime is often the perpetrator. […]

Families of Children with Disabilities Sue New York State to Enforce Rights Under IDEA and Allow Children to Attend School

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Albany, NY—Attorneys Kim Mack Rosenberg of Bouer Law LLC, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children’s Health Defense (CHD), filed a lawsuit July 25, 2019, in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (NY). The lawsuit asks the Court to enjoin the State from enforcing a recent […] The post Families of Children with Disabilities Sue New York State to Enforce Rights Under IDEA and Allow Children to Attend School appeared first on Health Nut News.

Abused elephant who cried tears of joy when rescued celebrates five years of freedom

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
India’s best-loved elephant, Raju, is celebrating five years of freedom after spending fifty years confined to chains. He touched the world in 2014 when he was moved to tears after being rescued by a volunteers for charity who rescues wildlife in India called Wildlife SOS. Before his rescue, Raju spent five decades with his deplorable […] The post Abused elephant who cried tears of joy when rescued celebrates five years of freedom appeared first on Health Nut News.

“30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*“30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself”* by Marc Chernoff “As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Nothing could be closer to the truth. But before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back. When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you. Here are some ideas to get you started: *1. Stop spending time with the wrong people.* Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness... more »

Albanian Proverb

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"When you have given nothing, ask for nothing." - Albanian Proverb

"The Illusion of Truth"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"The Illusion of Truth"* by PsyBlog "We see ads for the same products over and over again. Politicians repeat the same messages endlessly (even when it has nothing to do with the question they've been asked). Journalists repeat the same opinions day after day. Can all this repetition really be persuasive? It seems too simplistic that just repeating a persuasive message should increase its effect, but that's exactly what psychological research finds (again and again). Repetition is one of the easiest and most widespread methods of persuasion. In fact it's so obvious that we sometim... more »

Juxtaposition

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 1 day ago
The effect of the perpetual fear of falling downwards on ideology: As far as there are forces at play that push job losers to the right of the ideological spectrum, these forces appear trumped by other pressures that pull job losers to the left. Indeed, while we do observe many people who revise their ideology to the right during our study window, these rightward shifts do not seem directly driven by job loss experiences. This finding aligns well with other recent work suggesting that the success of right-wing populist parties is primarily fuelled by *fears* of economic hardship, as... more »

'I am to blame': Port Adelaide CEO pens letter as pressure mounts on coaches

Camron Slessor at Just In - 1 day ago
As Port Adelaide's CEO takes the unusual step of telling fans to blame him — not coach Ken Hinkley — for his club's poor form, the Crows are also in damage control as pressure mounts on coach Don Pyke.

Historic NSW abortion bill facing delays as Fred Nile labels it 'sneaky'

Ashleigh Raper at Just In - 1 day ago
A bill to decriminalise abortion in NSW is delayed until Thursday, after Christian Democrat Fred Nile, a number of Liberal MPs and religious leaders ask for more time to consider the legislation.

Retailers warned selling sauces could violate NT liquor laws

Katrina Beavan at Just In - 1 day ago
Some brands of soy sauce and other house hold cooking items could soon only be available for purchase at licensed premises only in Alice Springs, after several retailers in the town were sent a warning letter by the NT Government.

Some say you should avoid black cats. This one almost burned down a house

Isaac Nowroozi at Just In - 1 day ago
A Canberra family say they still love their pet cat Belle after it accidently set fire to the kitchen during some early morning antics.

Feeling worse off despite changing gender roles and less reliance on welfare? You're not alone

Just In - 1 day ago
The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics Survey explains why people feel they are going backwards despite what the official statistics say, writes Peter Martin.

'Let's change the ending': Red park benches hold simple message to call out domestic violence

Jessica Hinchliffe at Just In - 1 day ago
Park benches in neighbourhood parks across the country are being painted bright red to encourage people to take a stand against domestic violence.

Bear Clan Patrol spots fugitive Canadian teens 'scavenging for food' in remote dump

Dan Colasimone at Just In - 1 day ago
A group which protects Canada's remote Indigenous communities believes some of its members have spotted the pair suspected of murdering Australian Lucas Fowler and his girlfriend Chynna Deese.

Integrity investigation ordered into Crown Casino allegations

Jade Macmillan at Just In - 1 day ago
The Federal Government orders an inquiry as it confirms it has "stakeholder arrangements" with a number of large international organisations for the quick processing of short stay visas, but insists there was no special treatment given to applicants.

She's 29 — but Zoya is already worried about how she'll fund her retirement

Sally Rafferty at Just In - 1 day ago
Some young women in Canberra are reconsidering having families due to concerns about the impact time off work will have on their super, as a YWCA report suggests many young women fear retiring in poverty.

Sea lion ends up in humpback's mouth in remarkable feeding frenzy mix-up

Peta Doherty And Simon Lauder at Just In - 1 day ago
A baleen whale off California almost swallowed a sea lion that got in the way during an anchovy feeding frenzy, in an encounter rarely — seen let alone caught on film.

A last-ditch attempt to save a species of turtle is underway

Gian De Poloni at Just In - 1 day ago
Nesting refuges for southwestern snake-necked turtles are installed around Perth's Bibra Lake after dozens of pregnant females were eaten by foxes and squashed by cars, with experts saying the entire local population could be wiped out.

What an honor in Cambodia!

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 1 day ago
Was honored to visit a ”floating village” public school in the Cambodian countryside yesterday. The photos say more than I could possibly blog. Advertisements

Synthesis or Revolution

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
When “thesis” and “antithesis” collide, then there is either a “synthesis” or a “revolution”. The collision can happen in any particular domain of activity, but if it happens at massive scale, on a cultural and political level, then the philosophers and politicians, who want the *status quo* to continue, work tirelessly to develop a synthesis between the thesis and antithesis—they pursue the idea of achieving a synthesis between the old and the new as a holy cause. But there will be philosophers and politicians who will want a total transformation for a variety of reasons—they could ... more »

When Calif. Officials Don’t (Can’t?) Tell School Kids About MS-13 Illegal Alien Killers in Their Midst

Selwyn Duke at rss - 1 day ago
[image: when-calif-officials-don-t-can-t-tell-school-kids-about-ms-13-illegal-alien-killers-in-their-midst] What do you call 19 people who chop up a young man and rip his heart out? In today’s immigrationist-dominated America, you can call them illegal-alien gangsters who wouldn’t have been able to murder anyone here if they’d simply gone, with our insistence, “back to where they came from” (hat tip: President Trump).

How the Mach 2 F-104 Could Take on Modern Jets and Win (Like the F-15)

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: By USAF - National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 060928-F-1234S-008, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1786353] It could kick it into overdrive. *“They wanted to fly against us, and so we agreed to put up a two ship for a trial mission. Two FWS instructors were selected, one a German instructor (Hartmut Troehler) and one USAF instructor (me)."* The Lockheed F-104 was the first operational fighter capable of sustaining speeds above Mach 2. Thanks to this ability the Starfighter was a huge leap forward wh... more »

Several Large Fires Broke Out in Assyrian Areas in Southeast Turkey

The Assyrian village Kafro in Turkey. ( AINA)(AINA) -- Several large fires have broken in six Assyrian villages and their surroundings in Turkey. The villages are Elbeğendi, Güzelsu, Dibek, Üçköy, Üçyol and Dağiçi.

Largest Water Balloon Fight in Hamilton

Hamilton's Assyrian community is keeping cool during the heatwave with the city's largest water balloon fight. The bet Nahrain Assyrian Heritage Centre held their fourth annual festival of Nusardil a festival that celebrates Assyrian culture and water.

Dixie Brands’ board loses two Auxly marijuana executives

John Rebchook at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 day ago
Two top executives at the Canadian-based Auxly Cannabis Group resigned from the board of Dixie Brands, a Denver-based maker of cannabis-infused products. Hugo Alves, the president of Auxly, and Michael Lickver, senior vice president of strategy for the Vancouver, British Columbia-based cannabis company, announced their resignations Monday. No reason for their departures was given in a Dixie […] Dixie Brands’ board loses two Auxly marijuana executives is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Should I Kill Spiders in My Home? An Entomologist Explains Why Not To

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
Spiders are not out to get you and actually prefer to avoid humans.

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