Monday, July 29, 2019

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Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 19 hours ago

Ideology + methane needlessly threatens farm livelihoods

Richard Treadgold at CCG - 19 hours ago
refer The NZ Farmers Weekly – 22 July, 2019 The Government say farmers should pay for emissions from 2025—just six … Continue Reading →

US concealed carry permits available

Editor, cairnsnews at cairnsnews.org - 19 hours ago
Download Your Online Concealed Carry Certificate Here from our American cousins As Australia legally is the 51st State of America perhaps we can get a shooter too? First, if you act fast you can download the nation’s best Concealed Carry Permit available today. It’s important you download it ASAP as anti-gun groups are trying to […]

Aborigines are not the only indigenous Australians

Editor, cairnsnews at cairnsnews.org - 19 hours ago
Letter to the Editor My wife and I were both born in Australia, as were two children and four grandchildren. Our parents were born in Australia as were all of their parents. And some ancestors go back much further in this land. I feel rage every time I have to sit through another patronising “welcome […]

Urgent: Oppose US Senate Bills Removing Green Card (Permanent Resident) Country Caps; Increasing Per Country Family Joining Caps; Increasing Green Card Giveaway

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 19 hours ago
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Contact your Senators to Oppose Senate Bills S386, S2091, S328, S1744 and any similar bills. Make…

Navalny’s Doctor Says She Can’t Rule Out That Kremlin Foe Was Poisoned

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 19 hours ago
From RFERL: https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-s-navalny-hospitalized-with-severe-allergic-reaction/30079648.html “Navalny’s Doctor Says She Can’t Rule Out That Kremlin Foe Was Poisoned July 28, 2019 11:19 GMT … Continue reading →

Kushner Companies Decided to Fight Tenants in Maryland State Court Rather Than Reveal Its Investors’ Identities

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 19 hours ago
From ProPublica.org: “Kushner Companies Decides to Fight Tenants in State Court Rather Than Reveal Its Investors’ Identities The move follows … Continue reading →

US Federal Judge Ruled that Kushner Company Must Reveal Identities of Real Estate Partners

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 19 hours ago
From ProPublica.org: “Judge: Kushner Company Must Reveal Identities of Real Estate Partners The ruling comes in a class-action lawsuit filed … Continue reading →

The U.S. Air Force's Secret X-37B Space Plane: A War Machine?

David Axe at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * Boeing built at least two X-37Bs for the Air Force in the mid-2000s reportedly at a cost of around a billion dollars apiece. While it looks like a miniature version of NASA’s Space Shuttle, which retired from service in 2011, the X-37B essentially is a small, reusable and maneuverable satellite with a shorter per-mission endurance compared to single-use satellites. *The fifth and latest X-37B mission could send the mini-shuttle over large portions of Russian territory for the first time.* A Dutch skywatcher achieved a rare feat in late June and early Jul... more »

Using Renewable Energy and the Circular Economy to Fight Poverty in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Jul 29 (IPS) - On the outer edges of Buenos Aires proper, where the paved streets end and the narrow alleyways of one of Argentina's largest shantytowns begin, visitors can find the En Haccore soup kitchen. Read the full story, “Using Renewable Energy and the Circular Economy to Fight Poverty in Argentina”, on globalissues.org →

TURKEY’S WAR IN THE WEST — CYPRUS IS NOW SURROUNDED BY DRILL-SHIPS AND WARSHIPS; CANNON READY TO FIRE AT EUROPE – 150,000 PEOPLE PER MONTH

Editor at Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Under cover of its Russian S-400 air defence batteries, and ignoring US and European sanctions, Turkey is going on the offensive at sea, surrounding Cyprus, and by land, launching a weapon against the European Union against which there is no defence: a Turkish cannon firing 150,000 people at Europe’s borders […]

Carnivore All Meat Diet – How It Can Work

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 20 hours ago
How it is that a diet of all meat can work, and help some people with health problems. Continue reading →

Focused on Micro-Entrepreneurs, Banks and Fintechs Design Custom Accounts

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After years neglected by large banks, micro-entrepreneurs are experiencing a period of greater attention from financial institutions with tailor-made bank accounts for this group. There are at least twelve options in the market, according to the survey conducted by Estadão PME, with growth driven mainly by digital banks — or […] The post Focused on Micro-Entrepreneurs, Banks and Fintechs Design Custom Accounts appeared first on The Rio Times.

Only Brazil’s Midwest and South Have Regained Pre-Crisis Level of Economic Activity

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil has yet to regain the economic level it recorded at the peak of activity before the crisis erupted five years ago. Throughout the country, however, economic performance has not been uniform. The Midwest and South, according to the Itaú index for business activity — which includes formal jobs, trade, […] The post Only Brazil’s Midwest and South Have Regained Pre-Crisis Level of Economic Activity appeared first on The Rio Times.

Watch: Syrian Army’s massive attack before capturing strategic hilltop in Hama

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army launched an important offensive last night to retake the large hilltop of Tal Malah in northeastern Hama. Prior to storming Tal Malah, the Syrian Arab Army’s Tiger Forces unleashed a massive attack on the jihadist defenses before they captured the key hilltop. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Second British warship enters Persian Gulf amid increased tensions with Iran

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The HMS Duncan, a Type 45 air-defence destroyer, has arrived in the Persian Gulf to escort British vessels, a week after Iranian forces seized a UK-flagged oil tanker, the British government said in a statement on Sunday. Earlier this month, the HMS Duncan was deployed in the Black Sea for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army attempts to capture key mountaintop town in northeast Latakia

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a heavy attack on the key mountaintop town of Kabani in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate last night. Led by the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army began the attack on Kabani by launching a plethora of missiles and artillery shells […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

China’s new J-20 stealth fighter makes combat debut

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force for the first time released a photo of a J-20 stealth fighter jet showing the serial number of a combat unit, indicating that the warplane has ended trials and become a potent warplane protecting the country. A photo with the caption “An […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Hit by Epic Construction Downturn, Mexico Faces Reality: New President Tries to Get Folks to Play by the Rules, and Everything Stalls

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
A sharp fall in construction has helped push Mexico to the verge of recession. The construction industry blames AMLO's anti-corruption push.

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Moscow Mitch. Joe Scarborough sure got that one right when he came up with that, and he's a republican (now officially excommunicated)! It's a miracle!!! Moscow Mitch, you are Putin's number one guy in the $enate. Queen of the Russo-Republican Party. Traitor, fist puppet of oligarchs, aider and abettor of the Trump-Putin plan for America. Where's your tiara Moscow Mitch? Stashed in a closet with all those bags of Russian rubles? Those "campaign contributions" better known as bribes? Is your tiara emblazoned with special Baltic Sea amber? Is it in a suitcase, wrapped up...more »

'Gifted' pilot's quick thinking likely stopped plane bursting into flames after flipping

Just In - 21 hours ago
A former military pilot from WA is being praised after switching his light plane's engine off when it flipped during a landing on a remote SA airstrip. He and his wife are in a stable condition in hospital in Adelaide.

Coroner finds bias may have contributed to death of young pregnant woman

Melinda Hayter And Rosie King at Just In - 21 hours ago
A coroner finds clear and ongoing inadequacies in the care of a pregnant Indigenous woman, who later died from sepsis, by doctors and staff at Tumut Hospital.

Minister defends environment department meeting amid calls for inquiry

Jade Macmillan at Just In - 21 hours ago
Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor insists he has done nothing wrong amid accusations about his dealings with environment officials about the listing of endangered native grasslands.

'Completely traumatised': Assistance dog refused entry to holiday park

Camron Slessor at Just In - 21 hours ago
A South Australian mother claims her family's assistance dog was refused entry to a holiday park in Adelaide, leaving her autistic children "completely traumatised". A park spokesperson says it came down to a lack of certification.

Body found in bushland south of Brisbane believed to be missing woman

Talissa Siganto at Just In - 21 hours ago
Police searching for Simone Rothe, who went missing about two weeks ago south of Brisbane, find a body in bushland at Slacks Creek.

Four dead in shooting at California garlic festival

Just In - 21 hours ago
Four people die at a California food festival shooting, including the suspected gunman, who used a rifle and gained entry by cutting through a fence.

India should ensure Industry's support to RCEP deal: Australian envoy

bilaterals.org - 21 hours ago
29-Jul-2019 Making a push for India, Australia's High Commissioner, Harinder Sidhu says political will to conclude the deal must be matched with persuading Indian industry.

‘Why I’m a Never Trumper!’

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – ICE – PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
Actually, as a supporter of Donald Trump, here are the reasons for it in 2020. ~ Roger Helle ~ Bet I got your attention with that statement. My bad! But, in reality, I am a supporter of Donald Trump. I have to admit, during the 2016 primary, I was NOT a Trump supporter. There […]

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

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – ICE – PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
So you thought climate change was about the environment? Tucker Carlson says it’s not. ~ Media Editors ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izevjRbiag4 View and Read more informative and FACTual Videos and Articles at The Patriot Post: http://patriotpost.us/

Made from F-35 and F-22 'DNA': Check Out the F-21 Fighter

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Look familiar? *What we can tell you.* The F-16 for India is now designated as F-21. According to Lockheed Martin, the F-21 is specifically configured for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and provides unmatched ‘Make in India’ opportunities and strengthens India’s path to an advanced airpower future. As the video in this post shows, the F-21 addresses the Indian Air Force’s unique requirements and integrates India into the world’s largest fighter aircraft ecosystem with the world’s pre-eminent defence company. Lockheed Martin and Tata would produce the F-2... more »

New Captain For A Sinking Britain

Eric MARGOLIS at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
Britain’s new prime minister, Boris Johnson, is being called by many ‘the British Trump.’ It’s an easy comparison, given their quirky, confrontational styles, prominent blond hair, tribal politics and xenophobic policies. But they are not alike. Johnson is a literate, witty product of Britain’s finest educational institutions, Eton and Oxford, […]

Brazil Natives say Illegal Miners Murdered Leader, Invaded Land

C.H. Gardiner at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Native Brazilians accused a gang of gold prospectors and miners of invading their land and murdering a tribal leader in a remote part of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. Brazil has a long history of illegal miners using violence to attempt to vacate mineral-rich areas that are legally protected and preserved for […] The post Brazil Natives say Illegal Miners Murdered Leader, Invaded Land appeared first on The Rio Times.

FBI in Brazil to Interview Rio Lava Jato Whistleblower

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Six US agents, three from the FBI and three from the U.S. State Department, landed in Rio de Janeiro last weekend to interview a whistleblower from Operation Lava Jato involved in the former Governor Sérgio Cabral‘s scheme. Cesar Romero, former undersecretary of health of Rio, testified to the group for […] The post FBI in Brazil to Interview Rio Lava Jato Whistleblower appeared first on The Rio Times.

Two Weeks Before Argentina Primary Elections, Markets Bet on Mauricio Macri

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – An increase of ten percent in equities, country risk again below 800 points and a milder dollar. This is how the markets closed on Friday, after a highly volatile week in which there was much anxiety and caution. But this new rebound showed that investors are placing their bets and […] The post Two Weeks Before Argentina Primary Elections, Markets Bet on Mauricio Macri appeared first on The Rio Times.

BRICS: Brazil’s Position Within the Anti-U.S. and pro-Venezuela Bloc

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A member of the BRICS, the largest group of emerging economies, Brazil coexists with nations that are opposed to issues that are sensitive to the Bolsonaro government in the international scenario. These countries are also among the main adversaries of the USA, regarded as the preferred partner by the Brazilian […] The post BRICS: Brazil’s Position Within the Anti-U.S. and pro-Venezuela Bloc appeared first on The Rio Times.

Pigs Generate Power for a City in the State of Paraná

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Since last Wednesday, July 26th, 72 buildings of the municipal government of Entre Rios do Oeste, in western Paraná, have been supplied with electric power generated by the waste of 40,000 pigs from farmers in the region. The initiative was based on a partnership between the government and the Itaipu […] The post Pigs Generate Power for a City in the State of Paraná appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Azul Announces Interline Agreement with Avianca Holdings

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Azul, the largest airline in Brazil by the number of flight departures and cities served, and Avianca Holdings, one of the largest airline holding companies in Latin America, headquartered in Colombia, announced today an interline agreement, resulting in greater connectivity to customers of both airlines. The companies are now selling […] The post Brazil’s Azul Announces Interline Agreement with Avianca Holdings appeared first on The Rio Times.

For 85 Percent of Brazilians, the Planet is Warming up

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Datafolha survey released this Sunday, July 28th, shows that for 85 percent of Brazilians, the planet is warming up, and human action contributes greatly to the phenomenon for 72 percent of respondents. In the 2010 survey, the number of people who believed in global warming was slightly higher (90 […] The post For 85 Percent of Brazilians, the Planet is Warming up appeared first on The Rio Times.

Lava Jato – Portuguese Constitutional Court Decides Against Extradition of a Suspect to Brazil

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Portuguese Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Brazilian authorities wanted the Constitutional Court to rule the decision of a Supreme Court judge as unconstitutional, who, in a writ of habeas corpus, overthrew the entire extradition process. The Constitutional Court did not agree with the Public Prosecutor’s Office or with the […] The post Lava Jato – Portuguese Constitutional Court Decides Against Extradition of a Suspect to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazillian Wins Bronze Medal in Mountain Bike

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian Jaqueline Mourão, 43, won the bronze medal in the mountain bike finals at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, yesterday, July 28th. This was Brazil’s first medal this Sunday. The gold went to Mexico’s Daniela Campuzano and silver to the Argentinian athlete Sofia Gomez. The bronze medal is […] The post Brazillian Wins Bronze Medal in Mountain Bike appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chinese Bank With $100 Billion In Assets Is Bailed Out

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Chinese Bank With $100 Billion In Assets Is Bailed Out by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Step aside Baoshang Bank, it’s time for Chinese bank bailout #2. Last Thursday, when reporting on the imminent failure of yet another Chinese bank in the inglorious aftermath of Baoshang Bank’s late May state takeover, we dusted off a list of deeply …

Russia Warns of Extensive Military Confrontation with Iran — Urges BRICS to Back Moscow Plan for Security in Persian Gulf

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Press TV Published on Jul 27, 2019 Russia has warned that anti-Iran moves have escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf to dangerous levels. end

ECB Loads Up Stimulus Salvo as Draghi Laments Worsening Outlook

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
ECB Loads Up Stimulus Salvo as Draghi Laments Worsening Outlook by Carolynn Look, https://www.bloomberg.com/ * Governing Council changed policy language to prime for easing * Euro erased drop as president signaled differences of opinion – President Mario Draghi set the stage for his European Central Bank to deliver another round of monetary stimulus in September …

What Does the US Military Actually Know about UFOs? Advanced Enemy Tech Or ‘Something Else?’ US Lawmaker Wants Navy to Explain ‘UFO Sightings’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (New King James Version) 9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And …

‘Unprecedented, Wasteful, and Obscene’: House Approves $1.48 Trillion Pentagon Budget

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
‘Unprecedented, Wasteful, and Obscene’: House Approves $1.48 Trillion Pentagon Budget by Jake Johnson, staff writer, https://www.commondreams.org/ “Wanna know how broken and captured Washington is by the Pentagon and the corruption of our nation’s ‘defense’ budget? Well, look no further than the soon to be enacted budget ‘deal.'” – In a bipartisan deal that one anti-war …

July 29th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #921

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 →

Monday July 29th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 22 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 →

Pet food firm sues FDA; wants some Salmonella to be allowed

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
A company that markets raw meat and poultry as pet food is suing the FDA saying the agency’s intolerance of Salmonella contamination violates the U.S. Constitution and is a bunch of “gobbledygook.” Lystn LLC, doing business as Answers Pet Food, filed the federal lawsuit earlier this month in U.S. District Court in Colorado. It names... Continue Reading

Firms in New Zealand get three new options for food safety tools

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Businesses in New Zealand have been given the option of using three tools designed to make it easier to follow the rules and keep consumers safe. Damien O’Connor, Food Safety Minister, launched remote verification, “My Food Rules” and “My Food Plan” this past week. They were co-designed with businesses, councils and verifiers to reflect a modern... Continue Reading

Seafood facility owner receives warning letter after inspection

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
A seafood processing facility in Flushing, NY, is on notice from the FDA for serious violations of federal law including filthy conditions, inadequate refrigeration control and the potential for botulism toxin to develop in products. A July 16 warning letter made public in recent days gave Dian Yan Lin, president of AB Seafood Trading Inc.,... Continue Reading

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vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

1MDB “largest kleptocracy case”with ties to 2012 Obama Campaign – Part 2

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
Following the leads and the results . Oct 17, 2013, DuSable reported to the US Securities and Exchange Commission that the Yurus PE Fund had raised U S$505 million from two investors. William M. Stephens of Hinsdale, Ill., solicited investors as a hired consultant for Ranieri Partners. His longtime friend Donald W. Phillips was his liason at Ranieri. This activity came up in relations to 1MDB and the questioning of Najib Razak in 2015. Why is Yurus PE Fund important? Because it cast a major slime element on the Democrat Party but was quickly and quietly handled. Frank White, Jr. … Co... more »

1MDB — largest kleptocracy case with ties to 2012 Obama Campaign

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
Folks true life is far more interesting than fantasy… .. Following a trail of bread crumbs, this is what I sometimes do for fun. Here is the latest and is also something hushed up in US media because no one has taken the time to tie the strings together … The trail and the implications are massive! The skinny on the drama What is emerging is the portrait of a high-flying financier from Malaysia who hobnobbed with the world’s elite and spent millions on yachts, homes, jewelry, paintings, and gaining political influence with politicians like Obama and other 2012 Democrats. … Continue ... more »

33 Fiats of the Light with Elizabeth Clare Prophet

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 22 hours ago
33 Fiats of the Light with Elizabeth Clare Prophet see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJGeIINj7S0

"Isochronic Tones: Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Isochronic Tones: * *Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking"* by Jason Lewis “HEADPHONES REQUIRED - Note: As this session stimulates each ear with different frequencies, you will need to use headphones to experience the full effect. Alternative background sounds available on Mp3 here: Orchestral, Hybrid, World Music, Rain, Brown Noise. *What does this track do? *This session stimulates Beta, SMR and Alpha, alternating in 2 minute increments to help keep the user relaxed and engaged. Note: SMR (sensorimotor rhythm) relates to the frequency range between 12 - 15Hz. It'... more »

Credit risk appraiser Moody’s buys a firm that assesses climate change risk

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 23 hours ago
Even for those not very familiar with Moody’s, this headline speaks volumes about the impact of the risk of climate change on our country and planet. In a July 24, 2019 article in The New York Times by Christopher Flavelle … Continue reading →

The Poet: Amelia Peart Macdonald, "Upward Reaching"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Upward Reaching"* "The soul of man, to what end is it striving? What is the destiny, what is the goal? This constant upward reaching of the soul *–* What force behind it does the ceaseless driving? Upward reaching but implies a quest Unending, for the things we deem the best, For that which goes to make the perfect whole – Insatiable striving for a better role. With what speed, then, is man’s success arriving? Endowed with instincts meant to goad him on Toward the infinite, from dawn to dawn, From his struggle, how much good deriving? Man’s speed, or progress, toward that holier sphere... more »

"A Wise Man Once Said..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
“A wise man once said you can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it. What he meant is nothing comes without a price. So before you go into battle, you better decide how much you’re willing to lose. Too often, going after what feels good means letting go of what you know is right, and letting someone in means abandoning the walls you’ve spent a lifetime building. Of course, the toughest sacrifices are the ones we don’t see coming, when we don’t have time to come up with a strategy to pick a side or to measure the potential loss. When that happens, when th... more »

Free Download: Rumi, "Mystical Poems of Rumi"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"*You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings, Learn to use them, and fly." "What in your life is calling you, When all the noise is silenced, The meetings adjourned... The lists laid aside, And the Wild Iris blooms By itself in the dark forest... What still pulls on your soul?" - Rumi (1207 - 1273) ◆ "Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi was a 13th century Afghan poet and philosopher who heavily influenced both eastern an... more »

Chet Raymo, "Six Things"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Six Things"* by Chet Raymo "My mother was part of the last generation of Americans who were welded into a national cohesiveness by the classroom memorization of poems by English language poets- Longfellow, Whittier, Riley, Lowell, Field, and all the rest. All her life, lines of verse were on her lips... "All at once, and nothing first, Just as bubbles do when they burst." Oliver Wendell Holmes, "The One Hoss Shay" "Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's repose." Longfellow, "The Village Blacks... more »

"Unanswered Questions..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
"Life is filled with unanswered questions, but it is the courage to seek those answers that continues to give meaning to life. You can spend your life wallowing in despair, wondering why you were the one who was led towards the road strewn with pain, or you can be grateful that you are strong enough to survive it." - J.D. Stroube

"What Man Is..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
"Maybe man is nothing in particular,' Cross said gropingly. 'Maybe that's the terror of it. Man may be just anything at all. And maybe man deep down suspects this, really knows this, kind of dreams that it is true; but at the same time he does not want really to know it? May not human life on this earth be a kind of frozen fear of man at what he could possibly be? And every move he makes, might not these moves be just to hide this awful fact? To twist it into something which he feels would make him rest and breathe a little easier? What man is is perhaps too much to be borne by man... more »

‘People are Dying’: Bernie Sanders Heads to Canada With an Insulin Caravan

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Sanders puts the hot lights on the disgrace of insulin prices in the US.

‘I’m Not a Traitor, You Are!’ Political Argument from the Founding Fathers to Today’s Partisans

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
American history is filled with examples where one partisan side alleges that some idea embraced by the other side threatens to compromise American national strength or sovereignty.

Rural Nevada Not Equipped for Big ‘Storm Area 51’ Turnout

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
The military is warning people not to try to enter the once top-secret Cold War site, which is posted and patrolled as part of the vast Nevada Test and Training Range.

Coats Out as National Intel Director, Clashed with Trump

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
Dan Coats, director of national intelligence, will leave his job after a turbulent two years in which he and the president were often at odds over Russian interference in the 2016 election.

3 Dead, 12 Others Injured in California Garlic Festival Shooting

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
Witnesses to the shooting about 5:30 p.m. described the confusion and panic at the scene.

ASX finally makes it back to its record high — why has it taken so long?

Stephen Letts at Just In - 23 hours ago
High dividend payouts, higher interest rates, a lop-sided local market and an obsession for houses are some of the reasons why it has taken the ASX so long to crawl out of its GFC hole, writes Stephen Letts.

ASX 200 (briefly) hits record high after 12-year wait

David Chau at Just In - 23 hours ago
The share market's ASX 200 index hit the record closing high it reached in November 2007, pre-GFC, but was unable to hold onto those gains by the closing bell.

Consumer watchdog to appeal against flushable wipes court decision

Just In - 23 hours ago
The ACCC appeals against a Federal Court decision that found the makers of so-called "flushable" wipes did not mislead their customers, arguing the products pose a risk to Australian sewers.

'Nuclear option' should be on the table in Australia, Minerals Council boss says

Peter Ryan at Just In - 23 hours ago
Newly appointed Minerals Council chair Helen Coonan becomes the latest business heavyweight to call for nuclear power to be considered as part of Australia's future energy mix.

Husar reaches settlement against Buzzfeed over story she said implied she was 'sexually perverted'

Just In - 23 hours ago
Former Federal Labor MP Emma Husar reaches an out of court settlement over a defamation case against news site Buzzfeed, over a story she said portrayed her as a 'slut'.

Child's body found in remote Oregon believed to be that of missing boy

Just In - 23 hours ago
The body of a child found in a remote part of the US state of Oregon is believed to be that of missing two-year-old Aiden Salcido, whose parents died in an apparent murder-suicide, police say.

Three reported killed in shooting at California garlic festival

Just In - 23 hours ago
Police and ambulances race to a shooting at a food festival in California, with video posted on social media showing people at the event running for cover as shots ring out.

Australians don't even need something special to beat England

Geoff Lemon at Just In - 23 hours ago
With Australia just one win from an unbeaten Women's Ashes series, England looks like a team with no idea how to beat the tourists, writes Geoff Lemon.

Two men critical after crane overturns in Far North Queensland

Just In - 23 hours ago
Two men are critically injured after a crane overturns near Mareeba in Far North Queensland this morning. The crash follows the death of a man in a separate crane incident on Sunday.

Woman bitten by shark off Cape Grenville in Far North Queensland

Sharnie Kim at Just In - 23 hours ago
A 21-year-old woman suffers serious leg injuries in an attack by what is believed to be two sharks in Great Barrier Reef waters off Cape York Peninsula.

Michael Hudson: The Coming Savings Writedowns

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Michael Hudson’s latest: Debts that can’t be paid, won’t be. When debts can’t be paid and debtors default, what happens to these creditors?

BREAKING: Three reported killed and at least 12 injured in shooting at California garlic festival

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 23 hours ago
Police and ambulances raced to a shooting at a food festival in California on Sunday, with three people currently reported dead and several injured, and video posted on social media showing people at the event running for cover as shots rang out. A local city councilman, Dion Bracco, told The New York Times three people […] The post BREAKING: Three reported killed and at least 12 injured in shooting at California garlic festival appeared first on Health Nut News.

What happens to your body when you’re dehydrated

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 23 hours ago
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Dehydration is a health concern that should never be ignored. Anyone can become dehydrated for various reasons, so it is important that you always hydrate yourself with filtered water. Read on to learn more about symptoms of dehydration and how you can prevent it. What is dehydration? Dehydration happens […] The post What happens to your body when you’re dehydrated appeared first on Health Nut News.

Representative John Ratcliffe Responds to ODNI Nomination…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Representative John Ratcliffe tweets a statement after President Trump announces his nomination for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI): There has been some speculation that ODNI Dan Coats needed to step aside because he was refusing to … Continue reading →

Classified No More: Go Inside the Cockpit of a B-2 Stealth Bomber

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Amazing. *Check it out.* For the first time in the 30-year history of the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber program, video footage recently filmed in a B-2A “Spirit” stealth bomber cockpit while in flight is available for viewing at Defense News. Additional footage of the B-2 cockpit in-flight, as well as cockpit photographs, are also available at JeffBolton.org. A product of Dallas-based film producer and radio personality Jeff Bolton, the historic video in this post shows the full array of instrumentation in this technological wonder, as well as a dr... more »

What Makes a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Really Super

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * This is why. Developed by McDonnell Douglas, the Super Hornet, which first flew in 1995, is a twin-engine carrier-capable multirole fighter aircraft based on the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18E single-seat and F/A-18F twin-seat variants are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Hornet and Super Hornet share many characteristics, including avionics, ejection seats, radar, armament, mission computer software, and maintenance/operating procedures. The Super Hornet is largely a new aircraft at about 20% larger... more »

Corporate American Christianity vs The Pure Gospel Of Grace

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
This morning, in churches all over America, there were discussions about why one cannot follow Jesus and support Trump. Michael Kipman, who holds a BA in Youth Ministry and Biblical Theology from Moody Bible Institute, wrote for Red Letter Christans that "Throughout the Gospel narratives, the Jesus we most often encounter is one of kind and encouraging words delivered with a divinely-inspired and gentle grace, purposeful poise, radical hospitality, and an unconditional love-- which is why it can be startling to read many of his interactions with the religious leaders of his day. J... more »

cowardly malice distinguishes the adherents of darkness and chaos

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 1 day ago
402. A mantram and all prayer can sustain the outer rhythm and also serve as union with the highest world. Many people fail to perceive either the outer or inner meaning of prayer. The beautiful hymns of the Rig Vedas died away because they did not penetrate into the heart. This lack of rhythm can be regarded as a sign of the final period of Kali Yuga. It is precisely darkness which will intrude upon each harmony by every means. Dissonance is the distinctive mark of all contemporary arts. It can even be noticed how consonance and the major key seemingly have become a distincti... more »

Germany’s New “Record Temperature” Is The Result Of Lousy Siting

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Not only is the UK Met Office desperate to declare a new record temperature from an extremely dodgy site in Cambridge, but a newly claimed record temperature in Germany also appears to be a cheat: ? During last week’s record-setting…

What Progressives Hopefully Learned From Russiagate

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
The Robert Mueller hearing on Tuesday was widely regarded as a humiliating disaster, not just by critics of the establishment Russia narrative, but by mainstream Democratic pundits. We haven’t seen a US official look so befuddled and disorganized during a congressional hearing since that time […]

Syrian Army scores important advance after launching new offensive in northwestern Hama

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new offensive on Sunday that targeted the jihadist positions at the key hilltop of Tal Malah in northwestern Hama. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their offensive last night when their troops stormed Tal Malah from its western axis. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2019-07-27

This is a summary of 8 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Russia, Syria, Taftanaz, Lavrov, US, Hama, Daraa, Aleppo, Iraq. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Iraq Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Russian airstrike destroys jihadist convoy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 29, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
[image: Rio News, Brazil News] We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: The Glow Party (Copacabana) – It is time to get the party mood started all over again as “The Glow Party” returns to New Mariuzinn Copacabana tonight. DJ Guga […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 29, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Paula Lima (Centro) – Singer Paula Lima performs this Monday at Sesc Carmo, in Centro. This will be a voice & piano show, and Lima will be interpreting […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Critics say that Niagara Falls State Park could easily relocate its visitor center

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
The management of the Niagara Falls State Park has been criticized in recent years for the over-built, asphalt-intensive, and commercial nature of the scenic landscape — which some say desecrates a natural monument that is sacred to many of North

Topographic Holland

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 1 day ago
Years ago when I worked at a Western Australian Nickel mine at Kambalda, my senior mining geologist occasionally quipped that the reason I was good at geostatistics was because my homeland, Holland, had no outcrops of rock. Well, it does … Continue reading →

Two men critical after crane overturns in north Queensland

Just In - 1 day ago
Two men are critically injured after a crane overturns near Mareeba in Far North Queensland this morning. The crash follows the death of a man in a separate crane incident on Sunday.

New meatworks deal could see northern beef shipped to China

Tom Major at Just In - 1 day ago
An agreement with a Chinese company to develop an export processing facility for north Queensland and Northern Territory beef has been signed with a local council.

'Justice has been served': Cult leader jailed for sexual abuse of teenage girl

Rebecca Opie at Just In - 1 day ago
James Gino Salerno, who was once based in the Adelaide Hills, is jailed for at least eight years for repeatedly sexually abusing a teenage member of the group. His victim says other girls still in the cult "can sleep easy now".

Tattoo parlour allegedly laundering money for bikie gang seized by police

Just In - 1 day ago
A Canberra tattoo studio is shut down by police for allegedly cleaning money for an outlaw motorcycle gang — the first time a business could be seized under ACT Government criminal assets legislation.

'Where are the tissues?': Barnaby Joyce says he's struggling on $211,000 income

Just In - 1 day ago
In advocating for a rise in Newstart support payments, the Nationals backbencher tells a newspaper his income is "spread thin" — a comment he has since tried to walk back.

Acoma Petuuche Gilbert speaks on New Mexico nuclear impacts in France

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 1 day ago
. PETUUCHE GILBERT, ACOMA, TALKS IN FRANCE ABOUT NUCLEAR ISSUES IN NEW MEXICO On July 10th, 2019, Petuuche Gilbert, Acoma, anti-nuclear activist, was invited, during his annual visit to Europe, to a gathering organized by Kurumi Sugita, from Japan, and her husband Jon Gomon, from Michigan. It took place in Isère, southeast of France, where they now live.

Physician Burnout Statistically Correlated To Feelings Of Racial Bias

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 1 day ago
Symptoms of physician burnout appear to be associated with greater bias toward black people in this study of nearly 3,400 second-year resident physicians in the United States who identified as nonblack. However, since this is simply an observational study it cannot determine if the suggested association between symptoms of burnout and bias toward black people is causal and the magnitude of the observed association was small to medium. read more

The Truth About The Enlightenment Project

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
The ideas of reason, individualism, liberty, and humanism are the four "masks" of the Enlightenment Project which was spearheaded by the 18th century French *philosophes*. The purpose of these masks was to conceal the true nature of the project from the masses. What lay underneath the masks was something much more radical and revolutionary. The Enlightenment Project envisaged a crushing down of every landmark of culture. The *philosophes* dreamed of political movements that would sweep across the land like a plague of locusts and devour all the philosophies of the past, and every po... more »

Himalayan mountain passes STILL blanketed in deep snow – At the end of July!

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 day ago
Heavy and record-breaking snow has been falling this week, actually adding to the pack. The glaciers will benefit, says expert. Snow holding on until the end of July is incredibly rare on these passes, reports the The Statesman — in fact, it’s the first time in 20 years that it’s occurred, the packs are usually all-gone ... Read moreHimalayan mountain passes STILL blanketed in deep snow – At the end of July! The post Himalayan mountain passes STILL blanketed in deep snow – At the end of July! appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Trump Right Again – Baltimore Mayor Says She Can “Smell the Rats” in Elijah Cummings District (video)…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was touring some of the congressional district of Elijah Cummings in 2018 when she said: …”What the hell – we should just take all this shit down. Ooh, you can smell the rats”… h/t Michael Sheridan … Continue reading →

Living with EMS: The true story of two NZ women who fell ill soon after a cell tower was erected near their home

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Electro Magnetic Sensitivity My Story My name is Stephanie and I have Electro Magnetic Sensitivity or EMS as it is known and I am sharing my story with you in hope of shining a light on what it is like to live with EMS and the impact it has on my life. Also I would … Continue reading Living with EMS: The true story of two NZ women who fell ill soon after a cell tower was erected near their home →

Realme 5G Smartphone To Be Launched In India Next Year

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on UPHINDIA: Realme was launched as a sub-brand of Oppo back in May 2018. Since its debut, the brand has been quite successful. It has created a disruption in the Indian smartphone arena and has emerged as a notable brand. It focuses on the entry-level and mid-range market segments in the country. Realme…

Greenland Makes Its Own Weather

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 1 day ago
This is a reblog from Ontario-Goldfish entitled Greenland blocks the warm air Excerpts in italics with my bolds. All the doom-mongers said that Greenland would melt from the Europe stagnant air. Ha! This demonstrates interesting physics. The warm air just bounces off Greenland. This shows the permanent high pressure air over the ice, and shows […]

Julian Castro Is ‘Hypercritical’ Of Trump Immigration Policies He Once Praised Under Obama

Jason Hopkins at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, * Why? Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro, a fervent opponent of the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, was called out for his past praise of former President Barack Obama’s immigration enforcement policies. “I want to ask you about immigration which you have made a part of your campaign focus,” said “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan Sunday. “When you were mayor of San Antonio, you testified before Congress and you called for increased border security measures and you praised the Obama administration’s actions.” Brennan the... more »

The Republican Party Is Transforming Right Before Our Very Eyes

Jarrett Stepman at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Jarrett Stepman* *Politics, * What is the future of conservatism in America? That was the subject of consideration last week as scholars, thinkers, and attendees gathered at the National Conservatism conference in Washington, D.C. Speakers gave special focus to the future of America and conservatism in the age of Trump. What is the future of conservatism in America? That was the subject of consideration last week as scholars, thinkers, and attendees gathered at the National Conservatism conference in Washington, D.C. Speakers gave special focus to the future of America and conse... more »

Don't be Deceived by the Chaos in Georgia

Alexis Mrachek at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Alexis Mrachek* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Democracy is thriving in Georgia despite recent protests. Over the past few weeks protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, have stirred up a huge amount of political turmoil. Perhaps from up close that turmoil seem negative due to the alarming number of protests is alarming, but in the grand scheme of things, it is a sign that Georgia’s democracy is thriving. The protests began in mid-June but then took a major turn on June 20, when Russian Minister of Parliament Sergei Gavrilov addressed the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy from... more »

Monetary Mayhem: Why the Federal Reserve Can't Make Headway

Samuel Rines at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Samuel Rines* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] If it is inflation the Fed wants, then it is going to have to earn it. A couple of rate cuts is simply not going to be enough. With the Federal Reserve set to ease monetary policy, the goal of the easing has not been intelligibly articulated. What is clear is that the coming rate cuts are viewed as “insurance policies.” But the purpose and goal of the Fed’s insurance policy remains hazy. There are two reasons frequently cited by the Fed. Namely, there are persistently weak inflation and global uncertainties. Fed officials have... more »

Is Africa's Narrative Changing?

Hannah Markey, Michael O'Hanlon at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Hannah Markey, Michael O'Hanlon* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] This year, the big story in Africa is less about growth rates, or big changes for better or worse in conflict dynamics. Instead, the biggest story is in the realm of politics. How are security and political dynamics going overall in Africa? At the Brookings Institution we try to ask, and answer, this big question about this time each year, even though on a continent with fifty-four countries and more than one billion people, it is an impossibly big query to address in any simple way. At first glance, there is... more »

Iran Took Advantage of the Royal Navy's Weakness

Dakota Wood at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dakota Wood* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] In reality, although it sounds harsh, Britain has only itself to blame for the seizure of its oil tankers. It has chosen to become a soft target—as has most of Europe—which encourages bad behavior by those willing to take what they want. Great Britain once had a marvelous navy, its warships boasting names like *Courageous*, *Dauntless*, *Indefatigable*, and *Ultimatum*. Her fleets were more than a source of national pride—they manifested it, a physical assurance that Britain had the ability to see to its national interests. ... more »

Woman bitten by shark off Cape Grenville in north Queensland

Just In - 1 day ago
A 21-year-old woman suffers serious leg injuries after a shark attack in Great Barrier Reef waters off Cape Grenville overnight.

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