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Transfer (Mis)pricing, the Jewel in Every Multinational Enterprise’s Crown
Transfer pricing: How developing countries lose $3 billion every day through an accounting trick that allows corporations to avoid paying tax.
It Is Time To Start Forgiving Student Loans – And Here Is What It Will Cost
A far-ranging plan for cleaning up the student loan mess.
F-35s vs. the World: Who Will Win Canada's Big Fighter Jet Deal?
*David Axe* *Security, * But there is a problem: Two of the four companies competing to build new fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force just threatened to quit the contest. Two of the four companies competing to build new fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force in early July 2019 threatened to quit the contest. American firm Boeing and Europe’s Airbus, respectively the builders of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon, claimed the Canadian government has unfairly tilted the fighter competition toward U.S.-based Lockheed Martin. Lockheed manufactur... more »
Welcome to the Hellfire Club
Our elites cavorted with a pedophile, almost certainly aware of what he was up to. This is how revolutions begin. The post Welcome to the Hellfire Club appeared first on The Duran.
Freeland Responds to Putin: Liberalism Will Prevail! (Nazis Will Help)
Canadian armed forces are directly collaborating with neo-nazi forces in Ukraine, such as Vadym Troyan, Serhiy Knyazev, Andry Biletsky and Dmytro Yarosh. The post Freeland Responds to Putin: Liberalism Will Prevail! (Nazis Will Help) appeared first on The Duran.
Dangerous Libertarianism
That’s what market libertarians are all about in the US, they want an ever growing pool of labor and no social safety net, no full employment policy, in order to promote the race to the bottom among workers. The post Dangerous Libertarianism appeared first on The Duran.
NATO AND CHRYSTIA FREELAND HAVE LOST UKRAINIAN HEARTS & MINDS, NEW DUTCH GOVERNMENT VOTER POLLS SHOW
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Five years of civil war have convinced most Ukrainian voters to vote for peace by negotiation and compromise with the regional governments of Donetsk and Lugansk, and with Moscow. Support for continuing the war until the eastern regions capitulate has now shrunk to the western region of Ukraine around Lviv, […]
It Still Has It: How the F-15 Became America's Deadliest Fighter Aircraft
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: By Public Affairs - http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/pressrelease/2007/jun/6-26/2f15overcoast.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24759668] All it took as a single battle. *This evolving modernization of combat doctrine involved many people from all the services. Some tactics needed tweaking; other needed a complete rewrite. For the Strike Eagle, it was a drastic shift.* The national recognition of the survivors of the Battle of Robert’s Ridge in August 2018 has begun to have an effect on the way Air Force member... more »
Yikes: America's Ford Class Aircraft Carrier Has Engine Problems
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 170414-N-WZ792-007 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright ta] Oh noes. * NAVSEA told Bloomberg that shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls identified the issue as a “manufacturing defect” rather than an overall design flaw.* Brand-new Navy aircraft carrier and floating catastrophe USS Gerald R. Ford was forced to return to Naval Station Norfolk in V... more »
This Is Iran's Sad Attempt at Reverse-Engineering an Old F-5F Fighter
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Middle East* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1645723] Not a good look. *Rouhani called on the Iranian military to strengthen their readiness in the face of enemy threats in a speech during Tuesday’s defense show.* Iran says its new Kowsar fighter jet has flown. President Hassan Rouhani was on scene to see the jet – which is a carbon copy of the American F-5F – undergoing flight trials. Test flights of the Kowsar, took place on Aug. 21, 2018 on the eve of the National Day of the Defense Industry, according to semi-o... more »
Want to prevent dog attacks? Get to know canine personalities
Humans and dogs have lived together for thousands of years, but we may be forgetting how to co-exist peacefully, writes Paul McGreevy.
Victorian police get a psychiatric crisis call every 12 minutes, top officer tells inquiry
The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System hears it should not be a core duty for police to be the transport service for people experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
Police called after aged-care home shuts suddenly
Police are called after medical equipment is stripped from the walls of the Earle Haven Retirement Village, where 70 elderly people — some bedridden and living with dementia — reside.
The tough challenge to change the constitution to recognise Indigenous Australians
The Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt wants to hold a referendum within three years. But what does it take to deliver that?
Mother of teen killed at church working bee fears it could happen again
Ipswich Magistrates Court must rule on whether the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church is liable for the death of a teenager killed while tree-lopping as a church fundraiser.
'Blatant ignorance' as dog-owners ignore protected birdlife signage on Top End beach
An ornithologist is embarrassed after taking world-recognised researchers to count shorebirds near Darwin's Lee Point only to find dog owners disrupting the annual migration.
Regulator set to ban breast implants more than 100,000 Australian women already have
The Therapeutic Goods Administration moves to ban or suspend high-grade textured breast implants because they expose women to risks of a rare cancer.
Britain says Iranian ships tried to seize one of its tankers in the Gulf
The British Government says three Iranian vessels tried to stop a British tanker from moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran's Revolutionary Guards deny there was any encounter with foreign ships.
'Like a hose with a hole in it': This Paddleboarder accidentally put his hand in a shark's mouth
Stand-up paddleboarder Craig McDougall made a meal of untangling himself with a bull shark on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The story of his painful encounter is not for the squeamish.
'Save Bu Nuril': Woman prosecuted for recording her boss abusing her attracts widespread support
Advocates for Baiq Nuril Maknun are optimistic that Indonesia's President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will grant her amnesty, bringing an end to a years-long ordeal.
Major banks and Woolworths among those hit by nationwide network outage
Woolworths has been left processing payments manually amid a Telstra network outage, with other retailers and major banks reporting problems with EFTPOS, ATMs and other electronic payments.
Brazil’s Social Welfare Reform Passes First Round Hurdle With 379 Votes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Social Welfare reform was passed in the first round of voting by the full Chamber of Deputies, with 379 votes in favor, 131 against and no abstentions, on Wednesday night, July 10th. Approval was expected, although the margin of success was surprising. As it was a constitutional amendment, the […] The post Brazil’s Social Welfare Reform Passes First Round Hurdle With 379 Votes appeared first on The Rio Times.
Welfare Vote: Brazil’s Ibovespa Closes at Record High; Dollar Drops to R$ 3.75
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Ibovespa stock index reached a new closing high this Wednesday, driven by the optimism in the market with the start of voting on the Social Welfare reform in the Chamber of Deputies plenary. The index rose 1.23 percent to 105,817.06 points. As a result, it accumulated a rise of 20.4 […] The post Welfare Vote: Brazil’s Ibovespa Closes at Record High; Dollar Drops to R$ 3.75 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The World Can’t get Enough of Brazilian Poultry
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the first six months of 2019 (H1), total Brazilian poultry exports were up by 11.4 percent, with 2.045 million tonnes shipped. In revenue, it was a 14.8 percent growth, to US$ 3.406 (R$ 12.75) billion. “There was an increase in purchases from almost every large importer, generating a good […] The post The World Can’t get Enough of Brazilian Poultry appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Flamengo Neighborhood Gets Bicycles for the Disabled
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last Sunday, July 7th, the Bike Sem Barreiras (“Bike Without Barriers”) project was launched in Rio de Janeiro, an initiative of the Universus Veritas University Center (Univeritas), located in Flamengo, in the city’s South Zone, which is focused mainly on social inclusion, promoting leisure activities for people with physical disabilities […] The post Rio’s Flamengo Neighborhood Gets Bicycles for the Disabled appeared first on The Rio Times.
BWorld 347, Inflation and TNVS costs
* My column in BusinessWorld on July 9, 2019. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported that the country’s lowest inflation rate this year and last year, or over the span of 18 months, was 2.7% in June. This is indeed good news and can be traced to two major factors. One, lower world oil prices. The WTI (West Texas Intermediate) June average price was only $54.7 a barrel vs. April’s $63.9 and May’s $60.8 a barrel. Two, the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL, RA 11203) where the quantitative restriction (QR) over rice was removed and larger supply of che... more »
Today’s Menu: Pesticide Salad, Leaded Fish with Plastic, Chemical Fruit
MADRID, Jul 10 (IPS) - In case you were not aware or just do not remember: all you eat, drink, breathe, wear, take as a medicine, the cosmetics you use, the walls of your house, among others, is full of chemicals. And all is really ALL. Read the full story, “Today’s Menu: Pesticide Salad, Leaded Fish with Plastic, Chemical Fruit”, on globalissues.org →
A Deal No One Will Accept
If the tragicomical ‘Deal of the Century’ were to actually come to pass, what will become of the Palestinians, sold down the river by their Arab oil brothers? The Trump administration has not yet specified the details. The unwritten hope is that the two million Palestinians in the Gaza hellhole will remain there, locked up by Israel and Egypt.
Qanon Planned Parent Hood Investigation
The Qanon drops are now coming in fast. I will post these as they come up as they are way too important to ignore now and they are always well ahead of any more public discourse. This one tips us to expect major planned Parenthood news coming from the DOJ in reference to an ongoing investigation we knew nothing about. Ouch! Look at that horrible photo display. All this is going to lead to millions of angry Americans. Welcome to the Great Awakening and it is no joke. Those following my posts on this understand that Q is a Mil Intel feed whose purpose is to inform the anon c... more »
Multimillionaire businessman Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges
This particular individual fits into that cast of characters thrown up by the old Aristocracy before the advent of the French Revolution and known then as libertines. Its most famous proponent was the Marquis De Sade whose writings make anyone cringe. The trouble here is that underlying all this is the outright killing of victims to eliminate inconvenient witnesses. Not proven of course, but the reports are certainly out there. Understand also that there will be no political fix anymore. The MSM has been caught out on this and can not intervene, simply because they took the bai...more »
Deliberations at Nicea
This captures the sense of how it all happened. It allowed the pagan concept of God hood to be subsumed into an all encompassing Imperial God, then named Hesus Krishna and was used to integrate all the rites and practices to be also subsumed and into the new state religion. This easily clarifies why we have all that baggage not ever alluded to through the discourses of Yesua. From all that it is little surprise that the reformation focused on the actual sayings of Yesua and paid less attention to the God aspects of church doctrine. This also conflicted with Judaism as well I ... more »
Forget G-20 News, The Global Manufacturing Recession Is Here
The fundamental problem is that we now need to economically expand the spending power of the whole SE Asian region in particular. Fortunately it is happening and this will slowly absorb all that capacity. The apparent slow down in China will now force China to resolve a host of internal contradictions which will generate a sound Chinese economy that will likely not include the CCP which is parasitic on the Chinese economy and has been attempting to become equally parasitic on the global economy. Yet its example now empowers the rest of the world. Thus it is timely that China no... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Ask about our Celebrity Party Plane! We're always accepting apprenticeship applications! Special programs for middle schoolers! Candy Stripers Welcome! Are you teen model material? Need a Green Card? Just call Club 1600- 202-456-1111! Sorry Bill Clinton-Kevin Spacey Meet-And-Greets no longer available.
Biotin-Thiamine-Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease
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PG&E Neglected Maintenance for Years Despite Known Fire Risk; Judge Demands Prompt and Clear Answers to WSJ Expose
A Wall Street Journal expose of PG&E's willful failure to maintain its transmission lines, directly tied to California's most lethal fire, led a judge to demand answers.
Out of All the AR-15s, This Is the One You Should Try Out
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* It packs a powerful punch. *Stag Arms solidified their spot in the modern marketplace by offering some of the best AR-15s at affordable prices. Since then, they have continued to develop some of the most impressive AR offerings, not least of which is the Model 15 O.R.C. (Optics Ready Carbine).* If you’re serious about your firearms then you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Stag Arms. This Connecticut-based company has risen to the top of the heap in terms of manufacturers offering quality AR-15s. At one point, they were even manufacturing the m... more »
America's Stealthy Drone Fighter Is Back: XQ-58 Valkyrie Makes a 2nd Test Flight
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=XQ-58&tbm=isch&source=lnt&tbs=isz:lt,islt:2mp&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiv95Hq0qrjAhWvTN8KHStbDOQQpwUIIw&biw=2048&bih=1024&dpr=2#imgrc=g9C_0ZaU7ahGPM:] Upgrades are coming. *While the Valkyrie program develops one type of wingman drone, the broader Skyborg program is working on the hardware and software for integrating manned and unmanned fighters.* The U.S. Air Force’s future drone fighter is back in the air. The XQ-58 Valkyrie on June 11, 2019 took off for its second test flight over Yuma, Arizona. The 29-feet-lo... more »
Over half of UTAS international students did not sit English test, report reveals
An independent review into the University of Tasmania's admission practices finds international students who did not sit a formal English test were "more likely to fail" than their tested counterparts.
Sam Kerr cleans up at the ESPY Awards as USWNT gets top team honour
Sam Kerr dazzles at the ESPY Awards again, taking out two awards — including best international female footballer — while the US Women's National Team is named best team following its World Cup triumph.
Gas reservation could bring down household electricity prices by $270, argues report
A new report estimates Australians could save up to $270 a year on their electricity bills, if the Federal Government introduced policy to reserve gas for the domestic market.
Couple who have used sex worker for 10 years hoping ruling changes NDIS
For the first time, a person living with multiple sclerosis has won the right to have their sex therapist, who helps them "reach sexual release", paid for by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
'I'm in agony': 17yo Brisbane girl swims English Channel twice in one day
Brianna Thompson, 17, swims continuously for 22 hours battling jellyfish stings and severe leg cramps to swim the English Channel twice in one day.
Ice Box July: Unusual Cold, Surface Frost Sweep Across Central Europe!
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood No Tricks Zone has the latest on the coldwave gripping much of Northern Europe. Following a new record low for July set in Lower Saxony last week, there are unconfirmed reports of a new record July low for the whole of the…
Tweets For Today
Britain says three Iranian vessels unsuccessfully tried to impede the passage of a British commercial vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/2R8cd0pdRJ — The Associated Press (@AP) July 11, 2019 US urges world powers to reject Iran’s ‘nuclear extortion’ https://t.co/cFElFgU9Y0 pic.twitter.com/KR0aIV9GG2 — Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) July 11, 2019 #UPDATE US President Trump warns that sanctions against Iran will soon be "increased substantially" after Tehran said it had exceeded a limit on enriched uranium reserves under a 2015 nuclear deal abandoned by Washingto... more »
Some Words From Norway About ANTIFA
A Norwegian talks about how to deal with ANTIFA. Continue reading →
Brazil Added 14,000 New Millionaires in 2018, Says Study
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Last year, 14,000 Brazilians joined the group of those possessing assets above US$1 million (R$4 million), according to the Capgemini consultancy’s annual report on world wealth. As a result, the number of millionaires in Brazil grew eight percent, from 171,500 people to 185,500. The study considers the so-called HNWIs (high […] The post Brazil Added 14,000 New Millionaires in 2018, Says Study appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Lower House Establishes Special Committee for Tax Reform
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Chamber of Deputies established today, July 10th, a special committee to analyze the substance of the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC 45/19) of the tax reform. Legislators elected Deputy Hildo Rocha as president of the collegiate and Sidney Leite as first vice-president. The rapporteur will be Deputy Aguinaldo […] The post Brazilian Lower House Establishes Special Committee for Tax Reform appeared first on The Rio Times.
Family in Greater São Paulo Found Dead at Home With BBQ Burning in Bedroom
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A couple and a two-year-old child were found dead at home in Guarulhos, greater São Paulo. The parents lit a barbecue inside the room to fight the cold, and the police believe that they died of asphyxiation after inhaling the smoke. The police were called in by neighbors. On entering the […] The post Family in Greater São Paulo Found Dead at Home With BBQ Burning in Bedroom appeared first on The Rio Times.
Paraty Hosts 17th Edition of its International Literary Festival Through Sunday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The 17th Festa Literária Internacional (International Literary Festival) of Paraty (FLIP) began yesterday, July 10th, and runs until next Sunday, July 14th. The opening session of FLIP’s main program was held yesterday evening at the Matriz Auditorium, with the “Canudos” debate table featuring the literary critic Walnice Nogueira Galvão, the […] The post Paraty Hosts 17th Edition of its International Literary Festival Through Sunday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Police Investigate Public Money Embezzlement in Rondônia State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Operation Mão Dupla (Two-way) was started yesterday, July 10th, by the Federal Police, to investigate the embezzlement of public funds, through overbilling in maintenance and conservation contracts for the BR-364 highway, in Rondônia State. The investigations found that contracts were signed between the National Department of Transportation Infrastructure (DNIT) and […] The post Federal Police Investigate Public Money Embezzlement in Rondônia State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Concealed Funding of Political Campaigns is Becoming More Difficult in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship Committee (CCJ) of the Senate approved on Wednesday, July 10th, by 17 votes to 2, the bill that defines the crime of electoral slush fund. An electoral slush fund consists of unreported campaign financing. Currently, there is no legislation defining this as a crime. When […] The post Concealed Funding of Political Campaigns is Becoming More Difficult in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Justice Minister Authorizes National Force to Combat Amazon Deforestation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Public Security Force will act again in the State of Pará, this time in an operation to combat the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in São Félix do Xingu, in the southwest of the state. The measure grants a request from the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and […] The post Brazilian Justice Minister Authorizes National Force to Combat Amazon Deforestation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 10, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Bombastic (Lapa) – The Bombastic party will make everyone dance like there is no tomorrow in Lapa. DJs will spin the hottest from funk, hip-hop and reggaeton music. There […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 10, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 11, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Curumim (Vila Madalena) – NáMadá Bar hosts tonight the Curumim party, in the bohemian neighborhood of Vila Madalena. A Brazilian music party and happy hour, Curumim starts early (7 […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 11, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Codex agrees to tackle E. coli in certain foods
Starting the development of guidelines to control Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in certain foods was one of the decisions made by the Codex Alimentarius Commission at its annual meeting in Geneva this week. The work will cover Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in beef, leafy greens, raw milk and cheese produced from it, and sprouts.... Continue Reading
Caterer’s food hygiene grade lowered after outbreak
A caterer in Singapore has had its food hygiene grade cut following a link to a foodborne Illness outbreak. A total of 52 people reported having gastroenteritis symptoms after eating food provided by Stamford Catering in early March. One person was hospitalized but has since been discharged, and all have recovered, according to public health... Continue Reading
July 11th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #903
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 →
Thursday July 11th – Open Thread
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 →
CNN Announces Rules for Next Round of Debates July 30th, 31st…
The next round of Democrat primary debates are scheduled for July 30th and 31st, hosted by fake news CNN. Narrative engineers Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper will hold DNC responsibility for elevating candidate Kamala Harris, and once again … Continue reading →
At ‘Kids In Cages’ Congressional Hearing, Mother And Human Rights Advocates Share Stories Of Cruelty At The Border
Yazmin Juarez, who fled Guatemala and was held in detention at a facility in Dilley, Texas, where her baby contracted a severe respiratory illness that led to her death, testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. The hearing was titled, “Kids In Cages: Inhumane Treatment at the Border,” The post At ‘Kids In Cages’ Congressional Hearing, Mother And Human Rights Advocates Share Stories Of Cruelty At The Border appeared first on Shadowproof.
Picture Of The Day
Dozens of grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, July 1. Boeing deliveries lagged those of Airbus SE, which on Tuesday said it handed over 389 planes in the same period, up 28% from a year earlier. The numbers indicate that Boeing's full-year deliveries are likely to fall behind its European rival for the first time in eight years.REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes from above* (Reuters).
A Summer of Confrontation Looms in the South China Sea
It is obvious that the US armed forces are gearing up for a summer of confronting China, and that this is going to be effected on land, by sea, and in the air. But provocation cannot be accepted indefinitely. Freedom of Navigation is most important, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the … Continue reading A Summer of Confrontation Looms in the South China Sea →
U.S. Air Force General Tapped To Be The Next Vice Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Accused Of ' Sexual Harassment'
PHOTO: U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, March 7, 2017. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann, CCby/2.0/) *Daily Mail:* *Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs 'sexually harassed a senior officer while she was his aide and tried to derail her career when she rejected him'* * Officer says Gen. John Hyten subjected her to a series of sexual advances * He allegedly kissed, hugged and rubbed up against her when she was his aide * Sh... more »
The Self-Appointed Digital Arbiters of Truth
As the power of media censors rises, who will rate the media raters? ~ Mark Alexander ~ “During the course of administration, and in order to disturb it, the artillery of the press has been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness could devise or dare. These abuses of an institution so important […]
U.K. Frigate Repels Five Armed Iranian Boats From Seizing A British Oil Tanker In The Persian Gulf
The BP-owner British Heritage was travelling through the Strait of Hormuz with an escort from HMS Montrose when it was confronted by the Iranian ships *Daily Mail: **Five armed Iranian boats attempt to storm British oil tanker in the Gulf hours after Tehran threatened UK ships – but are repelled by Royal Navy frigate who trained their guns on them* * Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tried to capture the British Heritage * Tanker was sailing through the Strait of Hormuz with escort from HMS Montrose * A US aircraft reportedly filmed the unfolding incident as it flew over th...more »
Matt Cartwright On Prospects Of GOP Shutdown: "Yes, They’re Going To Do It Again, Because They’re Still Here And It’s What They Do"
A day or two ago I saw a scare headline in *Politico*: *"CHANCES OF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ARE SKYROCKETING*… There’s been next to no progress on a deal to lift mandatory government spending caps that take effect in January, so aides in both parties have said they believe that a shutdown is becoming more and more likely. Remember: Funding expires at the end of September." That seemed ominous. I reached out to a few members who follow this kind of thing closely. One told me that the Republicans are planting this kind of crap because they are trying to create a narrative that allows ... more »
Stressing out and changing sex, researchers dive deep into the science of sex in bluehead wrasse
Female bluehead wrasse undergo a genetic upheaval to become ... male. And this dramatic transformation might be triggered by stress hormones, according to a new study.
David Gallop to step down as FFA chief executive
Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop will resign from his role at the end of the year.
'I'm a bit surprised actually': 18yo girl claims archery gold as Samoan Prime Minister comes dead last
Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele fails at his second attempt to win a medal at the 2019 Pacific Games as 18-year-old Samoan girl claims nation's first gold
Indigenous tour operators eye gap in WA market as cultural awareness demand grows
Eighty-two per cent of tourists to WA want an Aboriginal cultural experience when they visit, but only 26 per cent get what they want.
'Junk' credit insurance policies 'aren't worth the paper they're printed on'
Australians are getting "extremely poor value" on their consumer credit insurance, with an average return of as little as 11 cents in the dollar, according to ASIC's scathing report on the industry.
Grandparents die, father and daughter rescued in catamaran family tragedy
Two grandparents and another sailor die after a catamaran capsizes off the coast of Newcastle in rough conditions, with the father and daughter surviving by clutching onto the overturned yacht.
'We should have gone back': Telstra apologises for stringing NBN cable between two trees
A social-media clip showing cabling suspended across two trees on a suburban Sydney street goes viral on social media — but the NBN says the gaffe was inherited from Telstra, and has likely been that way since 2015.
Five Iranian military boats allegedly attempt to seize British oil tanker
Five armed Iranian military boats have allegedly approached a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf requesting the vessel to change course, but were scared off by a UK warship, US defense officials claimed. The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday when the tanker British Heritage was sailing through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, anonymous government […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Dangerous Radioactive Waste Storage in Texas Proposed by J.F. Lehman & France – US NRC Hearing
The proposed nuclear waste dump for Texas is by “Interim Storage Partners“– a joint venture between Waste Control Specialists (WCS), … Continue reading →
Here Are the Best Three .308 Semi-Automatic Rifles You Can Find Anywhere
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: Credit: Springfield Armory] Period. *A solid case can be made that the .308 semi-automatic rifle is the most versatile centerfire rifle that you can own today.* Are you on the market for a .308 semi-automatic rifle? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that there are several high quality choices for you available on the marketplace, which each offer excellent performance, accuracy, durability, and reliability. There are three models that stand out in particular: the Century Arms C308, Ruger SR-762, and the Springfield M1A. Each of these... more »
Barry? Head’s Up Louisiana and Northern Gulf Region…
A storm is gaining strength in the northern Gulf of Mexico and the National Hurricane Center is now predicting organization to hurricane strength late Friday. If you live in a gulf coast community pay attention to storm updates. At 1000 … Continue reading →
On the Far Left, Elizabeth Warren
[image: on-the-far-left-elizabeth-warren] Asked about virtually anything while campaigning, Warren answers, “I have a plan.”
Graptolites: Our Oldest Planktonic Relatives
This fellow is the graptolite, Isograptus cf. maximus, from the Piranha Formation, Middle Ordovician (Dapingian), Bolivia. read more
So much of life is deliberately hidden from view
* the* expansion of the soul has its requirements: first the courage to do in the face of all human opinion; then the certitude of the Law, the knowledge that one is functioning according to higher design; next the fruition of the Law must be achieved, the maturation of the quality one seeks; and finally the physical manifestation is perceived by mortal men. So much of life is deliberately hidden from view for if were revealed, there would be danger of intruding destruction upon the divine design. If human perceptions were to become aware at a given moment of all that God could...more »
Opposing War Is The Best Approach To Revolution
One of the most common labels people use to describe what I do is some variation of “anti-war journalist” or “anti-imperialist blogger”, and I’m always a tiny bit surprised when I see it. Not because I disagree with it; opposition to US-centralized warmongering probably constitutes […]
Trump Right Again – More Puerto Rican Government Officials Indicted for Corruption, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering and Conspiracy…
♦Puerto Rico has a long history of public corruption and abuse of federal funds. Back in 2015 ten government officials in Puerto Rico were arrested for corruption, bribery, honest services wire fraud, extortion and various schemes related to giving payments … Continue reading →
The Philosophical Movement: Between God and Devil
A philosophical movement which claims to possess the “one and only truth” is like a religion in the sense that it operates between two poles: the good ideas/acts of the movement’s god (the founder) and the bad ideas/acts of the movement’s devil (the founder’s greatest enemy). But when the founder passes away and the movement matures, the realization dawns on the new leaders of the movement that the standards of their god are too high and that they are lacking in intellect, knowledge, passion, and also the stature to occupy the same space that their god once used to occupy. Since th... more »
Sexism and harassment persist in defence industry, report finds
Australia's largest defence companies are failing to attract and retain female staff, with research finding workplace sexism and discrimination is persistent in some sections of the multi-billion-dollar industry.
Michael Hill jewellers admits it underpaid staff by up to $25 million
Jewellery chain Michael Hill says it will be repaying its retail staff up to $25 million in wages after finding errors in its application of the retail award.
Police officer threatened to make woman's strip search 'nice and slow', inquest hears
A young music fan "humiliated" during a strip search at a music festival tells an inquest a police officer threatened to make the process "nice and slow" unless she confessed to drug use.
'Women shouldn't be dying from cervical cancer': Campaign urges women to catch up on screening
Nearly half of Australian women are overdue for cervical cancer screening. New research may help to explain why.
Concrete truck spill causes havoc for Adelaide traffic
Adelaide's Southern Expressway may need to be closed to southbound traffic as a major operation takes place to clean up a cement truck that has rolled, causing concrete powder to spill over the road.
As interest rates fall, deeming is looking more and more like another 'retiree tax'
The Coalition is now facing its own "retiree tax" debacle as it grapples with the thorny topic of deeming rates for the pension. This is how it works and why pensioners have been getting less, writes Peter Martin.
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