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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

27 November - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

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Wednesday Morning Links

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 16 hours ago
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Jason Hickel observes that what progress has been made in human health and quality of life is the result of progressive policies, not leaving plutocrats to do what they will: (S)ocial services require resources. And it’s important to recognise that growth can help toward that end. But the interventions that matter when it comes to life expectancy do not require high levels of GDP per capita. The European Union has a higher life expectancy than the United States, with 40% less income. Costa Rica and Cuba beat the US with only a frac... more »

"Pole Shifts & Climate Change"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*"Pole Shifts & Climate Change"* by Martin Armstrong "QUESTION: Good morning, Mr. Armstrong. Last week, you wrote about the north and south poles flipping. Has Socrates ever suggested that the earth could flip so that the north and south poles move to where the equator is now; that is, has the earth ever moved sideways? I live in Edmonton, Alberta and, at one time, north-central Alberta lay in the tropics and was characterized by swampy river deltas; the rivers had their sources to the west and flowed into a large lake. Fossils clearly show plant, fern, and tree species that are no... more »

3 Reasons Why Pope Francis Won't Get His Wish: No More Nuclear Weapons

Daniel R. DePetris at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * There is a reason why there are still nearly 14,000 nukes in the world today. In fact, there are a few reasons. On November 24, Pope Francis delivered an address with a heartfelt message: the sooner the world eliminates nuclear weapons, the better off humanity will be. Standing behind a podium at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki, Japan, the Pope made a plea to the world’s nuclear powers to do what they each pledged to do when signing the 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty: slash your nuclear stockpiles to zero. Pope Francis couldn’t be any... more »

Let the Debate Begin: 5 Deadliest Machine Guns on Earth

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * We've got your list. *Key Point:* Not only are they the deadliest machine guns, they're also some of the most effective weapons on the battlefield. The man-portable machine gun is one of the most important weapons in an infantry unit. While improvements in standard-issue assault rifles, marksman rifles, squad automatic weapons, and grenade launchers have all increased the casualty-producing potential of other soldiers in a squad, the full caliber machine gun remains the most effective weapon in a platoon at most ranges. But which could be considered... more »

Free Market Power: Thanksgiving Dinners Are 27% Cheaper Than in 1986

Mark J. Perry at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Mark J. Perry* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwixtLnNsojmAhWoUhUIHfSDCnEQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publicdomainpictures.net%2Fen%2Fview-image.php%3Fimage%3D50599%26picture%3Dthanksgiving-turkey-dinner&psig=AOvVaw0U4oQsrfw--jR4wxx0B5b] Amazing. From today’s annual report and press release from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on the cost of a classic holiday meal, “Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year“: The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on th... more »

The U.S. Military Loves This AR-15: Meet the The Geissele Super Duty URG-I

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Let the debate begin. In the sea of AR-15 competitors, few actually sell their weapons and accessories to the United States Military. The AR-15 platform’s commonality with the Pentagon’s M4 carbine means that technology developed for the armed services can quickly become available to the civilian world--and vice versa. The Geissele Super Duty Rifle, a high-end rifle in the world of AR-15s, is virtually a clone of the rifle the company makes for US Army Special Operations Command. U.S. Special Operations Forces have access to a wide variety of weapon... more »

Agro the puppet makes an ARIAs appearance … and things get weird

Paul Donoughue at Just In - 16 hours ago
Victorian success story Tones and I caps off a massive year, while Peking Duk seems very confused to be appearing alongside a TV puppet from the 90s.

Three injured as US chemical plant explodes, blowing out windows in nearby homes

Just In - 16 hours ago
People within 800 metres of a Texas chemical plant that produces petroleum-based products are told to clear out after it erupts in flames.

Viking ship discovered under lost Norwegian burial mound

Just In - 16 hours ago
Archaeologists say their data reveals the outline of a vessel that was probably used in a Viking funeral more than 1,000 years ago, buried under a mound worn down by ploughing.

Whistleblower sues South Australia, claims concerns about paedophile Shannon McCoole were ignored

Stacey Lee at Just In - 16 hours ago
A former Families SA worker who blew the whistle on one of the state's worst paedophiles is suing the state of South Australia for damages.

How About A Bigger Squad?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
*Nate McMurray is running to represent the working families of western New York in Congress* Yesterday, Kara Voght, a reporter for *Mother Jones*, noted that There’s a Wave of Democratic Insurgents Hoping to Join the Squad and asked if the Squad can become bigger-- and a bigger force in Congress. Alex Morse, the 30-year-old mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts-- running for the congressional seat held by powerful Pelosi ally Richard Neal-- told her that he'd "be thrilled to be welcomed into the squad." In the year since AOC and Pressley knocked off Reps. Joe Crowley and Mike Capuano—a ... more »

Ten Signs of Heart Attacks That You Probably Ignore

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chest pain and tingling in the left arm are the classic symptoms of a heart attack, but the heart gives other indications that cannot be ignored. Unfortunately, due to a total lack of knowledge, about 100,000 heart attack deaths are recorded annually in Brazil . . . To read the […] The post Ten Signs of Heart Attacks That You Probably Ignore appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Federal Public Debt Down to R$4.12 Trillion in October

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Public Debt (DPF) stood at R$4.12 trillion (US$1.03 trillion) in October. The indicator, which includes internal and foreign indebtedness, retracted 0.84 percent in nominal terms in relation to The post Brazilian Federal Public Debt Down to R$4.12 Trillion in October appeared first on The Rio Times.

NOAA Blocks Access To Their Temperature Data

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 16 hours ago
Perhaps NOAA is tired of people being able to access untampered temperature data, and have blocked access to their public ftp site. They want a private connection to a public (pub) web page. ftp://ftp.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/ghcn/daily/ Hopefully this is a temporary situation.

More Spectacular Climate Fraud From Climate Central

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 16 hours ago
Climate Central says North American snow cover is on the decline, and it is due in part to winter precipitation falling as rain rather than snow. They say their data comes from Rutgers University. Snow Cover on the Decline in … Continue reading →

Oil Rig Count Down; Oil Production Up

IER at IER - 16 hours ago
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. oil production for the first nine months of 2019 averaged over 12… The post Oil Rig Count Down; Oil Production Up appeared first on IER.

F-4 Phantoms at play in the dusk

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
Some months ago I put up a video clip of Japanese Air Force F-4 Phantom aircraft, filmed in slow motion at and around the Hyakuri airfield. Now a companion video has emerged of the last two squadrons of Japanese Phantoms, filmed at dusk and during the twilight hours, also in slow motion. The Aviationist notes: All the remaining F-4 Phantoms of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force are stationed at Hyakuri Base ... a fighter squadron, the 301 Hikotai, and a reconnaissance squadron, the 501 Hikotai. The 501 Reconnaissance squadron is scheduled to cease operations and become a fighter... more »

CLIMATE SCIENTIST : Snowfall Will Become A Very Rare And Exciting Event…Children Just Aren’t Going To Know What Snow Is

Jamie Spry at Climatism - 16 hours ago
SNOWFALL will become “A very rare and exciting event… Children just aren’t going to know what snow is.” Dr David Viner – Senior scientist, climatic research unit CRU (2000) “Winters with strong frosts and lots of snow like we had 20 years ago will no longer exist at our latitudes.” – Professor Mojib Latif (2000) “Good […]

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jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago
*Public Schools Must Be De-unionized* It's time to sink the union monopolies in school districts across the nation. As the saying goes, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. No one embraces that aphorism more wholeheartedly than the nation’s education unions and their Democrat Party enablers. As the latest test results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveal, the unionized school model is an ongoing failure. “The average performance of the nation’s fourth and eighth graders mostly declined... more »

A serious lawsuit: "An experimental vaccine was given to hundreds of thousands babies in Israel"

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
A serious lawsuit: "An experimental vaccine was given to hundreds of thousands babies in Israel" Dr. Yaffa Shir-Raz Dr. Yaffa Shir-Raz (Ph.D., The University of Haifa, Israel) is a health and risk communication researcher, as well as a health journalist,... more »

BBVA Compass Branch Manager Retaliates Against Elderly Customer Via Trying to Have State Agency Deem Her Incompetent on Fabricated Grounds

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 16 hours ago
A BBVA Compass vice president retaliates against a long-standing customer for seeking an Americans With Disabilities Act accommodation and documenting his incompetent, high-handed responses.

"How It Really Should Have Been"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago

“Here’s The Real Story About Thanksgiving You’ve Never Heard”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*“Here’s The Real Story About Thanksgiving You’ve Never Heard”* Especially the parts about Squanto the "friendly Indian." by Nick Bauman “The Thanksgiving story you know probably goes a bit like this: English Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they found a rich land full of animals and were greeted by a friendly Indian named Squanto, who taught them how to plant corn. The true story is more complicated. Once you learn about the real Squanto- also known as Tisquantum- you'll have a great yarn to tell your family over the Thanksgiving table. ... more »

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago
*The world 'will miss its chance to avert climate disaster' without an almost impossible fall in fossil fuel emissions, the United Nations warned today* *That CO2 levels keep rising and yet nothing seems to change -- despite their prophecies -- does rather dent the credibility of their prophecies. We are said to be already "too late" but you would never know it* The UN Environment Programme said global emissions need to fall by 7.6 percent, each year, every year until 2030 to limit global temperature rises to 1.5C. But emissions have continued to soar, smashing a record 55.3 bil... more »

Shock News–The Arctic Is Freezing In Winter!!

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Today’s junk science comes from NASA: New NASA research has found that increases in the rate at which Arctic sea ice grows in the winter may have partially slowed down the decline of the Arctic sea ice cover. As temperatures in the Arctic have warmed at double the pace of the … … Continue reading →

Iran preparing to unveil new naval destroyer

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
Iranian Naval Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced that his forces will be equipped with a new home-made destroyer, dubbed the ‘Dena’, within the next two months. “God willing, we will witness addition of the destroyer, Dena, to the Navy in (the Iranian month of) Bahman (January 21 to 19 February),” Rear Admiral Khanzadi told […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkey refuses to sign NATO defense plan until they recognize Syrian Kurdish forces as ‘terrorists’

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
Ankara has reportedly been blackmailing NATO, refusing to sign the proposed defense plan for the Baltics and Poland unless the alliance officially recognizes Kurdish-led militia in northern Syria as a “terrorist group.” Agreeing on a new NATO defense plan for the eastern European countries has escalated from a formality into a true diplomatic battle, Reuters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia warns Syrian Kurds to adhere to withdrawal agreement

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a warning to the Syrian Kurds this week, calling on them to adhere to the withdrawal agreement that was put in place in October. “I would advise Kurdish political leaders to stick to their word,” Lavrov told reporters, as quoted by the Tass News […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

UN chief called on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, allegedly called on the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah following their retaliatory attack against the Israeli forces in September. According to a report from Israel Hayom, the U.N. report, which was signed by Guterres, expressed ‘concern’ over Hezbollah’s attack on the Israeli forces along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian Air Force expands patrols along Syrian-Turkish border

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
Russian military pilots are widening flight zones over Syria and start patrolling new areas in the country’s northern and northeastern provinces. The helicopters’ crews told reporters that they are tasked not only with supporting military police units near the Syrian-Turkish border, but also with ensuring security at points of distributing humanitarian assistance in Aleppo and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2019-11-25

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
This is a summary of 23 AMN articles on the following subjects: Aleppo, Syria, Idlib, Houthi, Mocha, Yemen, Saudi, Latakia, Kuwait, Qatar, Assange, Wikileaks, Palestine, Russia, Iran, IRGC, Israel, Turkey, Gaddafi, Lebanon, China, Iraq, US. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Yemen, Gulf, Iran, World-News, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, North-Africa, Iraq, Middleeast Let us know how […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Could China's Missiles Wipe out Taiwan's Air Force?

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] A big problem. *Key point:* It is unclear how Taipei could ensure that its fighters could survive a massive missile attack. After dithering for weeks, on August 15 the Trump administration informed Congress it would authorize the sale of sixty-six newly-manufactured F-16V fighters to Taiwan for $8 billion—a move which is certain to infuriate Beijing, which considers Taiwan a renegade province. Though the deal is not technically finalized, Taipei will jump at the rare opportunity to purchase new jet fighters to reinforce its ag... more »

Not so fast, Shifty Schiff — You have how many staffers linked to Burisma-Backed Think Tank?

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago
The following article declares TWO Schiff Staffers; however, in researching I found a reference to at least four people with ties to Burisma, Ukraine, Joe Biden, and Adam Schiff through past or current affiliations. That doesn’t even count how Dr. Hill or others either on the committee questioning or behind the scenes may also have some kind of ties as well. –##– Second Adam Schiff Staffer Linked to Burisma-Backed Think Tank, ‘Close Friends’ with Alleged ‘Whistleblower’ Yet another staffer for Rep. Adam Schiff served as a fellow for the Atlantic Council, a think tank that is funded ... more »

España debe pagar daños por EUR 290,6 millones en caso de energías renovables de NextEra

bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 Un tribunal del CIADI ordenó a España que pague EUR 290,6 millones a dos inversores holandeses.

Have the hearings affected the market?

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 17 hours ago
Ross Rant, 11/25: "Clearly the Schiff Show had no impact on the market as everyone knows it was all just a reality show for the Dems that has fallen flat with most voters. Most people no longer care. It is now holiday season and parties, no one has time for a bunch of Dem politicians making rash statements for TV. Nobody outside DC and CA cares anymore. Republicans are all geared up to destroy Biden if this goes ahead, and maybe the Dems are figuring that out as the polls now show a majority of voters are not in favor of impeachment. Horowitz will be out in two weeks and that will ... more »

Links 11/27/19

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

What's the verdict?

sue at Is the BBC biased? - 17 hours ago
"Six of the worst bits" With Jeremy Corbyn's damage limitation press conference still ringing in my ears, well, now we've seen it, what's the verdict?

Bombshell: Chemical Weapons Watchdog Accused of Evidence-Tampering by Its Own Inspectors in Chlorine Gas Attack Used to Justify Regime Change War in Syria

CounterPunch at Need To Know - 17 hours ago
The lack of nerve agents and low levels of chlorine indicate that there was no gas attack. The media is ignoring this important story while the head of the OPCW is standing by its false conclusions.

Judge Rules In Favor Of Washington Man Who Had Guns Seized Over Satirical ‘Joker’ Meme

Information Liberation at Need To Know - 17 hours ago
Donnelly claimed the posts, including fantasies of hurting women, were jokes meant for his friends. He has no criminal record, and his lawyer described the weapons seizure as an intrusion on both his First Amendment and Second Amendment rights.

Teaching English

sue at Is the BBC biased? - 17 hours ago
English teachers, what are they like? Having highlighted a rant from one letterbox-clad English teacher, whose half-formed, reductive accusations against Boris Johnson were vociferously endorsed by the QT panel, the BBC expects us to listen to the disturbing opinions of another member of that profession with a record of hard-left activism and swallow them whole. I had several articles about the hard-left activist Holly Rigby pending but I wasn't quite sure how to react to this, other than to express profound sadness. What does the BBC think it’s committing itself to by having Rigb... more »

Authors “in shock” when image reuse doesn’t fly with publishers of paper on emu oil and stem cells

Adam Marcus at Retraction Watch - 17 hours ago
A team of researchers in Iran has lost a 2018 paper on using emu oil to prepare stem cells because they tried to recycle previously published images. The journal told us that a whistleblower had raised concerns about the article, prompting an involved back-and-forth with the authors and even efforts at accommodation before the eventual … Continue reading Authors “in shock” when image reuse doesn’t fly with publishers of paper on emu oil and stem cells

A system that steals from our future

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
A major report on human health in the Anthropocene, published in the British medical journal The Lancet, begins by noting an apparent paradox, that global human health has been improving even while environmental destruction is undermining it. The explanation, the authors say, is “straightforward and sobering.”

Antisemitism claims have one goal: To stop Jeremy Corbyn winning power

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
A supposed antisemitism crisis in Britain’s Labour party since Jeremy Corbyn became leader has erupted back into the headlines. This time barely any effort has been made to conceal the fact that the accusations relate to the “danger” that Corbyn could soon win power, with Britain gearing up for a general election in less than a month.

Here's How You Can Talk Politics On Thanksgiving Without Causing Chaos

Andrew J. Hoffman at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Andrew J. Hoffman* *Politics, Americas* Good luck. We are a divided nation; that is an understatement. What’s more, we increasingly hear we are living in our own “bubble” or echo chamber that differing views cannot penetrate. To correct the problem, many are calling for people to reach out, to talk and above all, to listen. That is all well and good, but what are we supposed to talk about? We can’t hope to listen without a topic for finding common ground. In my view, there are (at least) two prominent issues in this political season that can serve as a bridge across our politic... more »

Russia or China's Worst Fear: Picture the F-35, But With Lasers

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5848693/f-35-demo-team-performs-wings-over-houston-airshow] Yes, we're serious. *Key Point:* In theory, the jet would be able to burn straight through its opponents. Fighter Jet laser weapons are on the fast track, expected to bring new air attack options to “burn holes” through enemy targets at the speed of light. Not only are laser weapons fast, precise and low weight and drag, but they will bring a more stealthy, quiet attack advantage against air and ground targets, among other things. This is well known and ... more »

Thanksgiving Fact:Turkeys Taste Good Because They Don't Do Much

Joshua Selsby at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Joshua Selsby* *economy, Americas* Turkeys do a lot of standing and milling around, not a lot of flying. As families gather together this holiday season, the lucky ones will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat. Light meat lovers claim dark meat is greasy; dark meat devotees complain that light meat is dry and lacks flavor. Few meat eaters are ambivalent on the matter. But why do these different types of meat exist, and what underlies these differences? As a muscle physiologist, I can t... more »

Tucker Carlson does the unthinkable: Reports on OPCW Syria hoax that almost pushed world to war (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 17 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 385. More The post Tucker Carlson does the unthinkable: Reports on OPCW Syria hoax that almost pushed world to war (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

Educational deficiencies lead to doomsday projections

Ronald Stein at CFACT - 17 hours ago
Deprive students of science and history and they'll believe anything. The post Educational deficiencies lead to doomsday projections appeared first on CFACT.

Exports Rise and Beef Prices Spike in Brazil

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The price of beef has skyrocketed all over Brazil and the main reason comes from abroad. The high price has shortened the steak on the Brazilians' plates. In São Paulo, the price per kilo of beef reached the historical maximum of R$15.79 (US$3.95) on Monday, November 25th. According to experts, […] The post Exports Rise and Beef Prices Spike in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Fourteen Reforms to Rescue USA Democracy

Ethical Technology - 18 hours ago
The USA is a sub-par, wretchedly-flawed ‘democracy.’ A Princeton/Northwestern study suggests the US government more closely resembles an oligarchy or a corporatocracy than a democracy because “economic elites and organized groups representing business interests have substantial independent impacts on U.S. government policy, while mass-based interest groups and average citizens have little or no independent influence.”

WhatsApp to Launch New Options for Group Message Self-destruction

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - WhatsApp is expected to add a feature that allows you to automatically delete group messages after a certain time. The novelty, which is under development and has not yet been released to users, is hidden in beta version 2.19.348 for Android. The report is from WABetaInfo, which typically advances some […] The post WhatsApp to Launch New Options for Group Message Self-destruction appeared first on The Rio Times.

Government Lowers Estimated Minimum Wage for 2020 to R$1,031

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The minimum wage for next year will be R$1,031 (US$257,75), announced yesterday evening, November 26th, by the special secretary of Finance of the Ministry of Economy, Waldery Rodrigues. The amount represents a reduction of R$8 in relation to the The post Government Lowers Estimated Minimum Wage for 2020 to R$1,031 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Is 2nd Most Popular City in Brazil for New Year’s Eve Trips, after Salvador, Bahia

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A survey conducted by Voopter, a Brazilian app for comparing airline tickets and promotions, shows that Bahia is today the most popular state to enjoy the last moments of 2019 and celebrate the onset of 2020. Taking into account the thousands of travelers from all over the country who access […] The post Rio Is 2nd Most Popular City in Brazil for New Year’s Eve Trips, after Salvador, Bahia appeared first on The Rio Times.

Iran Wants to Build a ‘Mega-Ton’ Warship

David Axe at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Middle East* The Iranian navy announced it would build a new kind of warship -- a destroyer displacing as much as 7,000 tons of water, potentially placing it roughly in the same class as major American and European surface combatants. The Iranian navy announced it would build a new kind of warship -- a destroyer displacing as much as 7,000 tons of water, potentially placing it roughly in the same class as major American and European surface combatants. Be skeptical. Iran for decades has failed significantly to expand its surface fleet. The lack of resourc... more »

Colt's 10mm Delta Elite Rail Gun: Everything You Need to Know

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* We have the scoop. *Key Point:* If this gun needed one description, it'd be "high-powered." One of the most powerful semi-automatic handguns is also from one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in America. The Colt 10mm Delta Elite Rail combines the 10mm Auto cartridge with the 1911 pistol platform, all offered up by a company that made its name selling cavalry revolvers during the Civil War. Established in 1836 by inventor Samuel Colt, one of the company’s earliest successes was the Walker. Named after a U.S. Cavalry officer engaged in the... more »

All This Ugly Media Impeachment Talk Makes Me Long For More Civil Times Long Past

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 18 hours ago
That Great American Spectacle second only to the Gong Show, The White House Press Conference.

Bangladesh court sentences seven Islamists to death over 2016 cafe terror attack

Just In - 19 hours ago
Seven Islamist extremists are sentenced to death by a Bangladesh court over a savage 2016 attack that killed 22 people, including 18 foreigners, at a Dhaka cafe.

NT budget deficit set to grow higher than predicted over the next four years

Jacqueline Breen And Rick Hind at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Northern Territory Government allows almost 300 more public servants to be employed as it eases a staffing cap aimed at reducing its dire debt position.

Mother and child doused with petrol a catalyst for alleged shooting, court hears

Jessica Moran at Just In - 19 hours ago
A man was shot in the leg as two men sought to identify the attacker who doused a Tasmanian mother and child with petrol, a court hears.

Man accused of killing 16yo girl found in barrel to stand trial for murder

Kate McKenna at Just In - 19 hours ago
Zlatko Sikorsky is committed to stand trial over the murder of 16-year-old Larissa Beilby more than a year after her body was found inside a barrel on the back of a ute on Queensland's Gold Coast.

Hong Kong university in tatters after near two-week siege officially ends

Just In - 19 hours ago
Officials are unable to find any protesters left at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, signalling the end of a siege that had seen anti-government demonstrators barricade themselves on the campus.

Indigenous leader and trailblazer Sam Watson passes away

Allyson Horn at Just In - 19 hours ago
Since first becoming politically active as a teen in the 1960s, Sam Watson went on to play a central role in Indigenous affairs from working for the Aboriginal Legal Service to helping implement the findings of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. He was a writer and filmmaker with the nation "poorer for his passing".

Best friends headed to Gold Coast Suns as top two picks in AFL draft

Just In - 19 hours ago
Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson are the closest of mates and now they are both headed to the Gold Coast Suns after being selected as the top two picks in the AFL draft held in Melbourne this evening.

Former Test batsman George Bailey to become national selector following upcoming retirement

Just In - 19 hours ago
George Bailey will draw the curtain on a decorated career that includes helping Australia win an Ashes series 5-0 to become a national selector early next year.

Pharmaceutical Giant Bayer Bought Auschwitz Camp Prisoners To Experiment On

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
It never ceases to amaze me how the majority of the population still struggle to accept that maybe, just maybe, the Pharmaceutical industry does not have the best interests of humanity in mind. In the days of World War II and Nazi Germany Bayer was known as IG Farben. The following is taken from Warhistoryonline.com, it clearly … The post Pharmaceutical Giant Bayer Bought Auschwitz Camp Prisoners To Experiment On appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Qanon - Extent of Foreign Intel Penetration of DEM Caucus

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
As we write this, it is clear that the DEMs are struggling to extract themselves from the disastrous Impeachment circus that they imposed upon the media. They may not succeed. Sadly they would escape an actual Senate trial which would become open season on the Bidens and just about every other prospective corrupt DEM. There is no further benefit to the DEMS now. . Meanwhile Qanon has tipped us to the expanding understanding of the Foreign intel Penetration of the DEM Caucus. Obviously investigations are coming to a head and this will soon hit the press. *Nov 25 2019* ... more »

PGP: 'Serious' flaw found in secure email tech

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
Worth knowing, but it suspect that this is old news as i observed changes best explained by this vulnerability a long time ago. However, if you have secrets on your private hardware and you have vulnerabilities to access, you may well want to internalize that data behind a secure system as a precaution. Fortunately we are all mostly open source anyway. . *PGP: 'Serious' flaw found in secure email tech * *14 May 2018 * *https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44107570* *A widely used method of encrypting emails has been found to suffer from a serious vulnerability, researchers sa... more »

MPs demand Zelensky, Trump investigate suspicion of U.S.-Ukraine corruption involving $7.4 bln

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
Add in the Son of Sir John Templeton. This one is a surprise, but then i was not watching. It is easy to forget that the BIG GAME is always played in two capitals and the blowback from disclosure is not limited at all. What we see rolling out on a global scale is a global anti corrumption crusade and a lot of past sins will be revealed and punished. It is going to get ugly in plenty of places.. *MPs demand Zelensky, Trump investigate suspicion of U.S.-Ukraine corruption involving $7.4 bln* *https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/press-conference/625831.html* *KYIV. Nov 20 (Interfa... more »

Likely CCP arson attack on Epoch Times

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
This is of course what we can expect. business as usual for the CCP. Perhaps it is time for Masked Intruders to walk in on CCP offices can do exactly the same thing. Everyone can get a bucket of gasoline. It is as easy as dumping the gasoline, stepping well away and tossing a match. If you get more creative, you dissolve Styrofoam into the gasoline and make napalm. What i am saying is that authorities really think that intimidation is sufficient and never understand the actual capacity available to their people. Understand that the CCP is now assaulting the PEOPLE of H... more »

Pet Lover Wednesday

LL at Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
Your cat loves you. Cats have a lot of love in their small hearts. Your dog will love you even if you don't have snacks, but he will love you more if you do. Yes, it's general advice, but ignore it at your peril.

Obama Privately Considered Leading ‘Stop-Bernie Campaign’ to Combat Sanders 2020 Surge: Report

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Obama would step in to try and stop Sanders if it looks likely Bernie would get the nomination -regardless of whether that’s the best shot to defeat Trump.

What Netflix's Smash Hit the Crown Can Teach Us All (It Involves Trump)

Cal Thomas at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Cal Thomas* *History, Europe* It's a lesson about coups—and about Donald Trump. There is a telling scene in Season 3 of the Netflix drama “The Crown” about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II that can instruct contemporary America about Democrats’ attempt to impeach President Donald Trump. The episode is titled “Coup.” Harold Wilson is prime minister of Britain. He has just devalued the British pound and a bad economy has provoked street demonstrators to call for his removal from office. A cabal ensues, led by Cecil King, the editor of the otherwise pro-Labour Party newspaper, the ... more »

Russia’s New Missile Could Give the Su-57 Stealth Fighter Its Teeth

David Axe at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * Russia appears to be developing a new, small air-to-air missile that could arm the Su-57 stealth fighter. The United States also is working on smaller air-to-air missiles to arm its own growing force of radar-evading warplanes. Russia appears to be developing a new, small air-to-air missile that could arm the Su-57 stealth fighter. The United States also is working on smaller air-to-air missiles to arm its own growing force of radar-evading warplanes. The new missile appeared in a display at munitions-maker Vympel NPO's I. I. Toropov design facility in Mo... more »

NASA arctic sea ice loss claims refuted

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
“In a December 2018 article, NASA claimed that Arctic sea ice had lost two-thirds of its thickness since 1958.” click here

The Secret War in Africa

Steve Brown at The Duran - 19 hours ago
The United States and NATO operate the largest military infrastructure in Africa with thirty-four bases (some secret) and thirty new US military or NATO construction projects underway in Africa spanning four countries. More The post The Secret War in Africa appeared first on The Duran.

WikiLeaks Proved the OPCW Cannot Be Trusted In Syria

InfoBrics at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Blaming Syria for the Douma Chemical Weapon Attack Was Based On Lies More The post WikiLeaks Proved the OPCW Cannot Be Trusted In Syria appeared first on The Duran.

The 2019 election

George Callaghan at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Labour’s position on the EU is a muddle. More The post The 2019 election appeared first on The Duran.

Why You Can't Buy the Glock 47 Gun (Only U.S. Customs and Border Protection Have Them)

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, * The Austrian firearms manufacturer is, in fact, releasing a new handgun called the Glock 47, but there’s a catch: you can’t have one. Earlier this spring, the firearms commentary sphere erupted with a flurry of leaks and insider statements suggesting that Glock was on the verge of adding several new handguns to its Gen5 product line. Glock quickly offered a clarifying statement. The Austrian firearms manufacturer is, in fact, releasing a new handgun called the Glock 47, but there’s a catch: you can’t have one. On April 9, the U.S. Customs and Bord... more »

VIDEO: Why Does Russia’s New Stealth Drone Look like a B-2 Bomber?

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] We've got the video. *Key point:* Moscow wants a stealth drone, but it is unclear how good their new "Hunter" drone is. On August 7, 2019 the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the first flight, five days earlier, of a prototype stealth drone called Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B. The flying-wing drone circled for twenty minutes around two thousand feet above the Chkalov State Flight Test Center in Astrakhan (near the Caspian Sea) before coming down for a landing. Okhotnik, which means “Hunter,” is a large flying-w... more »

The Kel-Tec SU-16 vs. The World's Best Rifles: Who Wins?

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * How do they compare? *Key point:* The SU-16, with its lightweight and similar firepower, makes a reasonable alternative to the AR-15. One of the most popular markets in the world of firearms is the 5.56-millimeter semi-automatic rifle. The most common of these are long guns built around the AR-15 common platform, but alternatives to this do exist. One such alternative is the Kel-Tec SU-16, which incorporates features that make it an attractive alternative to those needing compact rifles or that live in states with so-called assault weapons bans in ... more »

Could the United Kingdom Make the F-35 Stealth Fighter Hypersonic?

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5848649/f-35-demo-team-performs-wings-over-houston-airshow] We tell you what it would take. *Key Point:* It'll be easier to turn the F-35 hypersonic than older model planes. Can an F-35 be turned into a hypersonic aircraft? News last month that Britain is boosting its hypersonic weapons program didn’t come as a surprise. Many other nations are doing it. What caught everyone’s attention was that there are plans to rework the jet engines on the 1990s Eurofighter Typhoon—which propel the aircraft to Mach... more »

UN Warns of ‘Screen Teens’ not Getting Enough Exercise

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) - It is a common complaint of parents globally that their children and teenagers spend far too many hours sprawled on couches playing video games, sharing selfies with online friends and giggling over TikTok videos. Read the full story, “UN Warns of ‘Screen Teens’ not Getting Enough Exercise”, on globalissues.org →

When African Women are Financially Included, an Entire Continent Wins

KIGALI, Nov 26 (IPS) - When Rwandan-born and Senegalese-raised entrepreneur and businesswoman Kristine Ngiriye was 18 she had a brilliant idea that she wanted to translate into a business. But when she went to her local bank for a loan they told her to rather get married, because " a woman must be married instead of venturing into business", Ngiriye tells IPS. Read the full story, “When African Women are Financially Included, an Entire Continent Wins”, on globalissues.org →

Bolsonaro Intends to Grant Legal Assurance to Armed Residents Within Their Homes

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the president, the measure will apply to both rural and metropolitan residences. "I want guarantees inside the home, for instance. How can you behave indoors if someone comes inside? Nowadays, what is the legislation like... We want the absolute guarantee that inside your home you can do anything […] The post Bolsonaro Intends to Grant Legal Assurance to Armed Residents Within Their Homes appeared first on The Rio Times.

Paulo Guedes Reiterates Threat of Dictatorship Decree and Radical Attack by Bolsonaro’s Government

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On December 13th, 1968, when the Government of Marshal Costa e Silva promulgated the decree known as Institutional Act number 5 (AI-5), the Minister of Finance Antonio Delfim Netto justified his vote in favor of the measure as follows: "I believe that the revolution came not only to restore administrative […] The post Paulo Guedes Reiterates Threat of Dictatorship Decree and Radical Attack by Bolsonaro’s Government appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Formalizes Forster’s Appointment As Brazilian Ambassador to USA

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has formalized the nomination of diplomat Nestor José Forster Junior for the position of ambassador of Brazil to the United States of America. The announcement submitting Foster's name to the Federal Senate was published in the Federal Gazette (DOU) on Tuesday, November 26th. A few months ago, […] The post Bolsonaro Formalizes Forster’s Appointment As Brazilian Ambassador to USA appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Central Bank Intervenes in Market after Dollar Hits R$4.27

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the dollar's price hitting record highs, the Central Bank announced an extra auction to sell the US currency on spot on Tuesday, November 26th. The market reacted to Economy Minister Paulo Guedes' speech on Monday saying he was not concerned with the dollar exceeding R$4.20 and that "it is […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank Intervenes in Market after Dollar Hits R$4.27 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Boxing Wins Two Gold, Two Silver Medals in Finland

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil did well this Sunday, November 24th, the last day of the Tammer Boxing Tournament, in Finland, one of the most traditional of the European circuit. Boxers Keno Marley (category up to 81kg) and Abner Teixeira (91kg) won the gold, and Wanderson 'Sugar' Oliveira (63kg) and Rebeca Lima (60Kg) won […] The post Brazilian Boxing Wins Two Gold, Two Silver Medals in Finland appeared first on The Rio Times.

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 26th November 2019

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]

Study: WashPost Main Twitter Page Shows How They Obsess Over Trump

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ Washington Post editor Marty Baron loves to claim his newspaper isn’t all about defeating (or removing) President Trump. “We’re not at war, we’re at work,” he claims. But what if we took a look at the official main Twitter page for The Post? Would we find a war with Trump? The […]

No Plan B for Planet A

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By 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 […]

French Protesters Didn’t Want Macron’s Gas Tax. They Should Reject His Climate Agenda.

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
By Nicolas Loris and Douglas Blair ~ A year ago this month, the “yellow vest” protests began in France. More than 300,000 men and women took to the streets of Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse dressed in bright yellow safety vests. They marched largely in opposition to a proposed fuel tax, arguing that gas prices in France […]

Pericarditis: An Often-Missed Cause of Chest Pain

Dr. Jack Wolfson at TDW - 20 hours ago
Inflammation is common to most health problems. And when inflammation hits the heart, it is painful and possibly life-threatening. You see, the sac that surrounds the heart is called the pericardium. It helps to protect the heart inside the chest. Actually, there are two layers to the pericardium: one tightly adhered to the heart and … Continue reading "Pericarditis: An Often-Missed Cause of Chest Pain" The post Pericarditis: An Often-Missed Cause of Chest Pain appeared first on TDW.

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