Thursday, August 29, 2019

29 August - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

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Many Niagara Falls residents want the City to benefit directly from State Park operations

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 19 hours ago
Niagara Falls State Park is certainly a lucrative and, some would argue, it is an underperforming asset. Presently, the State Parks system does a very poor job programing the parks during the winter season — which is especially true at

I am skeptical towards Hong Kong protesters

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 19 hours ago
Politics of the 1980s and – in different conditions – of the 1990s looked so simple in comparison. The communist regimes were bad, we needed the freedom, democracy, market economy, and similar basic things of the "old-fashioned West". That has divided the people to two basic camps. Don't get me wrong: During the Velvet Revolution, I already realized the existence of revolutionaries who were fighting against communism (with me) for very different reasons: they found the communist regime insufficiently communist, egalitarian, constraining! But they could have been neglected for a deca... more »

Using monetary policy as a political weapon

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 19 hours ago
Former New York Fed President William Dudley has received a great deal of well-deserved criticism for these remarks: “I understand and support Fed officials’ desire to remain apolitical. But Trump’s ongoing attacks on Powell and on the institution have made that untenable,” Dudley wrote, referring to Fed Chair Jerome Powell. “Central bank officials face a choice: […] The post Using monetary policy as a political weapon appeared first on Econlib.

The price of parking on dry grass? $200k highway patrol car goes up in flames

Bronwyn Herbert at Just In - 19 hours ago
One of the most expensive police cars used in Australia goes up in flames following a chase in north-eastern New South Wales.

An Argentinian cropping family is buying up cattle stations in the NT

Daniel Fitzgerald at Just In - 19 hours ago
Control of a 101,000-hectare property south-west of Katherine will go to a company backed by an Argentinian family with interests also in Uruguay, Brazil and the US.

Two civilians, one soldier killed as Papua unrest turns violent

Tasha Wibawa at Just In - 19 hours ago
Since last week thousands of people have taken to the streets across Indonesia's easternmost territory for protests believed to have been initially sparked by racist comments made towards Papuan students.

An astrophysicist explains string theory in language you might just understand

Just In - 19 hours ago
Over the last century, we've ripped atoms apart, revealing smaller and smaller pieces, eventually finding electrons and quarks, the fundamental building blocks of stuff. But are they really fundamental? Not according to string theory, as astrophysicist Geraint Lewis explains.

Thai court upholds death penalty for murder of British backpackers

Kathryn Diss at Just In - 19 hours ago
Thailand's Supreme Court rejects accusations police botched the case against two migrant workers in the high-profile murder of two British tourists on a picturesque island.

Accused men ordered fast food meal while covered in dead man's blood

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 19 hours ago
Two men walked into a Canberra McDonald's restaurant and ordered a meal while still covered in the blood of a man they had just attacked, according to court documents.

'Bureaucratic obstruction': Coroner hits out at Government over trawler Dianne sinking

Jemima Burt And Rachel McGhee at Just In - 19 hours ago
A Queensland coroner condemns the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for failing to share vessel monitoring data with police, in a string of safety recommendations over the death of six crewmen on the trawler Dianne.

Police search for caped offender linked to attempted robberies

Just In - 19 hours ago
Police ask for public help to identify a man caught on CCTV leaving crime scenes in a cape in central west New South Wales.

'Detached from reality': MP's scathing attack on Melbourne's Catholic Archbishop

James Oaten at Just In - 19 hours ago
Victoria's Attorney-General fights back tears and an MP reveals his father was abused as a child as the Parliament holds an emotional debate on legislation requiring priests to report suspected child abuse to police.

Menindee locals call on Government to remove fish from Darling River urgently

Just In - 19 hours ago
Menindee residents say the New South Wales Government is moving too slowly to prevent the loss of important native fish breeding stock in the Darling River, as authorities warn of further large-scale fish kills in to summer.

'Mission to spread the word of God': Folau invokes religious calling in bid for old job

David Mark at Just In - 19 hours ago
Axed Wallaby Israel Folau says his religious beliefs define him and it is his duty to spread his faith, as his lawyers lodge documents in the Federal Circuit Court calling for his reinstatement by Rugby Australia.

The Queen can't escape the bitter trap Johnson has set her

Just In - 19 hours ago
Boris Johnson's methods demonstrate an appetite for political risk which does more than pit him and his Government against the Parliament. And now the Queen has been drawn into high politics, writes Nicholas Rowley.

Bleak outlook for Home Affairs morale, with lowest satisfaction in public service

Matthew Doran at Just In - 19 hours ago
The results of this year's public service survey show only a third of Home Affairs staff think it is a good place to work.

China brings fresh troops into Hong Kong in 'routine' rotation

Just In - 19 hours ago
China's military will make even greater "new" contributions to maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, state news reported the People's Liberation Army garrison in the territory as saying.

Video of man fishing while dangling from drone under investigation

Dominic Cansdale at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is investigating footage of a man fishing from a chair that's being towed by a homemade drone in central Victoria.

Prominent DC Lawyer Takes Stand to Deny Foreign Lobbying

AP News at Snopes.com - 19 hours ago
A prominent Washington lawyer testified that he never misled the Justice Department about his work for the government of Ukraine as he sought to challenge allegations that his legal services crossed a line into foreign lobbying.

O’Rourke Campaign Ejects Breitbart Reporter from Speech

AP News at Snopes.com - 19 hours ago
Beto O'Rourke's presidential campaign said that it ejected a Breitbart News reporter from an event at a South Carolina college because it wanted to ensure that students felt "comfortable and safe."

Finders Keepers - A Documentary

cefrith@hotmail.com at Charles Frith - 20 hours ago
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Hezbollah Plans ‘Calculated Strike’ Against Israel But Seeks to Avoid War

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Hezbollah Plans ‘Calculated Strike’ Against Israel But Seeks to Avoid War by https://www.i24news.tv/en ‘I rule out that the atmosphere is one of war, it is one of a response to an attack,’ says Shiite group senior – The Deputy Secretary General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem said that his Lebanese paramilitary organization reserves its right …

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell Walks Back Claim Trump’s Loans Were Co-Signed by Russian ‘Oligarchs’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell Walks Back Claim Trump’s Loans Were Co-Signed by Russian ‘Oligarchs’ by https://www.rt.com/ MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell has retracted a bombshell claim that President Donald Trump took out bank loans with the help of “Russian billionaires,” after the president complained to the network. – The pundit took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon to …

Chinese Troops And Armored Trucks Enter Hong Kong Under Pretext Of “Planned Garrison Rotation”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Chinese Troops And Armored Trucks Enter Hong Kong Under Pretext Of “Planned Garrison Rotation” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Hong Kong watchers were startled, asking if “this was it”, when videos and images started emerging of Chinese troops and armored trucks entering Hong Kong. Subsequent media reports, notably from the People’s Daily, suggested that this military …

O How I Wish! - A Poem & Guest Post by Dominic Windram

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*O how I wish I could create a poem* *As significant as a prayer or hymn:* *That would blossom like a beautiful, bold* *Flower with a power drawn from within!By blending noble thought and warm passion,* *It would transcend the world's fleeting fashions.* *More precious than countless, verbose pages;* *O it would echo throughout the ages!* *© * Dominic Windram *If you wish to read more poetry by Dominic, please click on the link provided below:* *Poetry by Dominic Windram*

The poor know they’re poor: The roles of shame and stigma on the everyday lives of people in poverty

Naimah Talib at New Mandala - 20 hours ago
Poverty reduction efforts in Indonesia need to also tackle issues of shame and social exclusion. The post The poor know they’re poor: The roles of shame and stigma on the everyday lives of people in poverty appeared first on New Mandala.

Rank Them: Who Would You Choose as the 5 Most Powerful Navies?

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/9069868824/sizes/l] Here is our list. *First place on the list is no surprise: the United States Navy. The U.S. Navy has the most ships by far of any navy worldwide. It also has the greatest diversity of missions and the largest area of responsibility.* It’s a universal truth handed down since antiquity: a country with a coastline has a navy. Big or small, navies worldwide have the same basic mission—to project military might into neighboring waters and beyond. The peacetime role of navies has been... more »

The Biggest Threat to ‘Free and Fair’ Elections: BIG Tech

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
Facebook and Google are actively undermining the integrity of national, state and local elections. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “We should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections.” —John […]

Macron’s Carolingian Renaissance Of The G7

M. K. BHADRAKUMAR at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
The G7 summit had a few takeaways that may make the world a better place. First of all, thanks to the brilliant stewardship of the summit by Macron, the G7 demonstrated a degree of unity and “positive spirit” that was lacking in the last year’s event in Canada when President Donald Trump left for home suddenly and refused to sign the final agreement.

IBGE Survey: Brazil Had 1.3 Million Service Sector Companies in 2017

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Annual Services Survey (PAS 2017), released yesterday, August 28th, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), shows that in 2017 there were 1.3 million companies providing non-financial services in Brazil, with a net operating revenue of R$1.5 trillion (US$375 billion) and a gross added value of R$906.5 […] The post IBGE Survey: Brazil Had 1.3 Million Service Sector Companies in 2017 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Apologizing to Lula, Prosecutor Confirms Leaked Lava Jato Conversation

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While apologizing to former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday night, August 27th, Prosecutor Jerusa Viecili, of the Lava Jato Operation task force in Curitiba, acknowledges the authenticity of messages disclosed in a . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium […] The post Apologizing to Lula, Prosecutor Confirms Leaked Lava Jato Conversation appeared first on The Rio Times.

Consumer Protection Agency Fines GOL R$3.5 Million for Misleading Advertising

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The "Consumer Protection and Defense Program" Foundation (PROCON) of São Paulo fined "GOL Linhas Aéreas" (GOL Airlines) the amount of R$3.5 million (US$875,000) for infringing the Consumer Protection Code (CDC) during the "GOL A Preço de Brahma" (GOL at Brahma's . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Consumer Protection Agency Fines GOL R$3.5 Million for Misleading Advertising appeared first on The Rio Times.

Official Brazilian Population Estimate Now Stands at 210 Million

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released its population estimates today, August 28th. By July 1st, 2019, the reference date, Brazil had a total population of 210,147,125 people. The data related to individual states were published in yesterday's edition of the Federal Gazette. On July 1st last year, […] The post Official Brazilian Population Estimate Now Stands at 210 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chamber’s Committee Approves Agricultural and Forestry Activities on Indigenous Land

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) of the Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday, August 27th, the eligibility of the proposed amendment to the Constitution (PEC) that allows indigenous communities to carry out agricultural and forestry activities on the lands they occupy. The PEC also allows the groups to sell […] The post Chamber’s Committee Approves Agricultural and Forestry Activities on Indigenous Land appeared first on The Rio Times.

Government Decrees that Visits to Presidential Residences Become Confidential

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro's government has classified the information on the record of visitors entering and leaving the 'Palácio da Alvorada' and the 'Palácio do Jaburu' as "restricted". As a result, data on those entering and leaving the official premises where the president and vice president reside will remain confidential for five […] The post Government Decrees that Visits to Presidential Residences Become Confidential appeared first on The Rio Times.

Salama Majed Nadim

contact@ifamericansknew.org at If Americans Knew Blog - 20 hours ago
August 28, 2019: Salama Majed Nadim, 32, was one of three Palestinian officers who were killed in a bombing, which was carried out by two suicide bombers in Gaza. The Interior and National Security Ministry in the Gaza Strip identified the officers as: Lieutenant Salama Majed Nadim, 32. Lieutenant Wael Mousa Khalifa, 45. Deputy Officer… The post Salama Majed Nadim appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.

Rina Shnerb

contact@ifamericansknew.org at If Americans Knew Blog - 20 hours ago
August 23, 2019: Rina Shnerb, 17, from Lod, was killed, while her brother Dvir, 19, suffered serious wounds, and her father Eitan, 46, was mildly injured, when an improvised explosive went off near them while they were hiking near a spring northwest of Ramallah, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Israeli sources… The post Rina Shnerb appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Answers to the names Mike or V.P. Anyone here seen our old friend Mike? Can you tell us where he's been? Did he over do it by self-medicating with his magic Gay Conversion Therapy machine? Is he now even more blank-brained by all that shock therapy? We haven't seen Mikey since he went to Texas to look at boys in cages. Was "Mother" not keeping a close eye on him? So many questions. We see the rest of the administration lead krackpots, kooks, and kon artists; Steve Mnuchin, Stephen Miller, Kellyanne Conway, Mick "Double Monocle" Mulvaney... even Sean Spicer has come forw... more »

Neroli Duffy astrologic chart; those who have set themselves up as the False Mother

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 21 hours ago
*Birthch**art* for Neroli Duffy, time unknown. In 45 years from birth her Sun progressed (rate of 1 degree/year) to 22 degrees 38 minutes Leo, extremely close to her natal Pluto, going conjunct before 9 months more passed. Her Moon in 45 years progressed (rate of 13.18 degrees/year) 593 degrees. Subtract circle of 360 degrees =233 degrees, so progressed moon came to 23 aquarius, exactly opposite her progressed Sun conjunct natal Pluto. This shows very great challenge in her heart by summer 1999, beyond doubt. Neroli had natal Sun opposite natal Mars showing drive/ambition o... more »

Is Hydrogen A Solution?

Hifast at Climate Collections - 21 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? There has been some useful discussions about the potential role of hydrogen in our energy mix. It is often regarded as a panacea, providing clean, carbon dioxide free energy for all our needs, power, transport and heating. Things, however, are not…

Could This Strange Looking Spaceship Be America's Ultimate Weapon?

David Axe at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Space* [image: By United States Air Force/Michael Stonecypher - http://www.afspc.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/101203-F-9709S-005.jpg (file page), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12213154] Or not? We take a look. *The Air Force describes the X-37B as an “orbital test vehicle,” or OTV.* A Dutch skywatcher achieved a rare feat in late June and early July 2019. Using a 10-inch-diameter telescope fitted with a camera, Ralf Vandebergh photographed the U.S. Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane in mid-mission 210 miles over... more »

Why Russia Is Rooting For the Air Force to Build Lots of New F-15s

David Axe at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) - F15 - RIAT 2010, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27813890] So it can shoot them down in a war? *A Russian-made S-400 air-defense system could detect an F-35 at 20 miles, Air Force estimated. It could pick up an F-15EX 200 miles away.* The debate continues over the Pentagon’s proposal to buy new F-15EX Eagle fighters from Boeing to complement Lockheed Martin-made F-35 stealth fighters. As lawmakers weigh the military’s request, *Air Force *magazine *has published* an infographic ... more »

How to Take Out 25,000 Marines (And it Involved No War)

Jared Keller at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Jared Keller* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/24213347548/sizes/h/] Not what you think. *"We are an elite institution of warriors, and will remain so on my watch," Berger wrote. "It is our shared responsibility to ensure the continued health of our collective soul and identity."* The Marine Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade, according to Commandant Gen. David Berger. In his 2019 Commandant's Planning Guidance, Berger said that the Corps "continued loss of 8,000 Marines per year to non-EAS attrition... more »

New Drug Shows Efficacy Against Ependymoma, a Severe Type of Cancer in Infants

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Scientists have proven the efficacy of a new substance to treat ependymoma, one of the most severe types of cancer in children. In-vitro and lab mice experiments have shown that an anticancer produced from the salivary glands of the star tick is effective in the The post New Drug Shows Efficacy Against Ependymoma, a Severe Type of Cancer in Infants appeared first on The Rio Times.

South American Presidents to Discuss Amazon Preservation

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Leaders of South American countries will meet on September 6th to discuss a single policy for the preservation of the Amazon and the sustainable exploration of the region. According to President Jair Bolsonaro, the meeting will take place in Leticia, a Colombian city bordering Brazil in Tabatinga, Amazonas. Chilean President […] The post South American Presidents to Discuss Amazon Preservation appeared first on The Rio Times.

Musical Interlude: The Alan Parsons Project, “Prime Time”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
The Alan Parsons Project, “Prime Time”

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Chinese Military Sends New Troops Into Hong Kong https://t.co/we3jGTPJp4 — John Sullivan (@ZFTWARNING) August 29, 2019 This is how the Hong Kong protests unfolded. Where will they end? https://t.co/wj2U5Phjrz pic.twitter.com/Qh1iCYEcXO — The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 29, 2019 LATEST: Hurricane Dorian expected to be a major Category 3 hurricane when it reaches the east coast of Florida on Monday. https://t.co/1QfiWPP0jL pic.twitter.com/gSwDEfWR1D — ABC News (@ABC) August 28, 2019 #Russian S-400 missile defense system is being unloaded in #Turkey pic.twitter.com/Yl43ap5W...more »

"Human Destiny- the Grace of the Present Moment"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Human Destiny- the Grace of the Present Moment"* by Michael Dowd "Our present situation, I think, can be summarized by the following three sentences: 1. The glory of the human has become the desolation of the Earth. 2. The desolation of the Earth is becoming the destiny of the human. 3. Therefore, all human activities, professions, programs and institutions must henceforth be judged primarily by the extent to which they inhibit, ignore or foster a mutually enhancing human/Earth relationship." - Thomas Berry "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the diversity, stability, and ... more »

"There Is Nothing More..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
“Death is certain, replacing both the siren-song of Paradise and the dread of Hell. Life on this earth, with all its mystery and beauty and pain, is then to be lived far more intensely: we stumble and get up, we are sad, confident, insecure, feel loneliness and joy and love. There is nothing more; but I want nothing more.” - Christopher Hitchens

The Poet: Maya Angelou, “A Brave And Startling Truth”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*“A Brave And Startling Truth” * “We, this people, on a small and lonely planet Traveling through casual space Past aloof stars, across the way of indifferent suns To a destination where all signs tell us It is possible and imperative that we learn A brave and startling truth And when we come to it To the day of peacemaking When we release our fingers From fists of hostility And allow the pure air to cool our palms We, this people, on this small and drifting planet Whose hands can strike with such abandon That in a twinkling, life is sapped from the living Yet those same hands can touch ... more »

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
“If you are bored and disgusted by politics and don’t bother to vote, you are in effect voting for the entrenched Establishments of the two major parties, who please rest assured are not dumb, and who are keenly aware that it is in their interests to keep you disgusted and bored and cynical and to give you every possible reason to stay at home doing one-hitters and watching MTV on primary day. By all means stay home if you want, but don’t bullshit yourself that you’re not voting. In reality, there is no such thing as not voting: you either … Continue reading →

This Is How China Hopes To Crush Hong Kong

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Residents again shouting “Hong Kongers add oil!” (need sound) from the windows of 50 story tall apartment complex in Tseung Kwan O even louder than the first time. I've got nothing but respect for the people of Hong Kong and their demand to be heard. #HongKongProtests pic.twitter.com/HyuKr0YJaG — ❤ HK (@HintMan) August 27, 2019 *Brendon Hong, Daily Beast: **Inside Beijing’s Toolbox to Crush Hong Kong* *The Chinese Communist Party is betting it won’t have to send tanks to end the revolt. It’s got the cops, surveillance, and even a replacement “international city” in the works.* S... more »

Tim Fischer's final words to regional Australia

Sarah Tomlinson at Just In - 22 hours ago
Tim Fischer highlights education, leadership, bold thinking, and towns working together as his tips for a successful regional Australia in his final pre-recorded video speech.

Baseball coach allegedly kept footage and torture tallies of victims

Jessica Clifford at Just In - 22 hours ago
A court hears a former NSW Northern Beaches baseball coach allegedly kept torture tallies, diaries naming victims, footage of alleged assaults and was in possession of child pornography.

Carnegie stays hush on wave energy technology as it makes one final roll of the dice for survival

Rebecca Turner at Just In - 22 hours ago
As it makes what could be a last-ditch effort to ensure its future, collapsed wave energy hopeful Carnegie Clean Energy is still not disclosing the performance of its most valuable asset, its CETO wave technology.

Disabled man 'brutalised' for six years, controlled by dogs in Qld facility

Mark Willacy at Just In - 22 hours ago
A man with an intellectual disability was "illegally" secluded for more than six years in a State Government facility, with the full knowledge of a Queensland government department.

'Horrendous': More than two dozen people killed in Mexico bar attack

Just In - 22 hours ago
Gunmen blocked all the exits to the bar and then torched the building, killing at least 26 people in the latest instalment in Mexico's bloody gang wars.

Policeman's widow urges jailed drug driver to do 'one good thing in his life'

Karen Percy at Just In - 22 hours ago
Drunk and high-on-ice driver Jesse Reid is sentenced to 10 years in prison over the 2018 death of policeman Victor Kostiuk, who was taking part in a charity motorbike ride in Victoria.

Brexit: Focusing the Mind

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
What does Johnson's Brexit gambit portend?

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Wikimedia *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Cool Photo Shows an Army AH-64D Attack Helicopter Flying in Front of a Massive Explosion* (National Interest).

The Sacrificial Rites of Capitalism We Don’t Talk About

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
How capitalism's dominant narrative, that of self-interested competition, is at odds with other themes, like deferred gratification and sacrifice.

Heatwaves Are Serious Only on a Sustained Basis

Martin Armstrong at Global Warming – Armstrong Economics - 23 hours ago
COMMENT: Hi Martin, I thought you might be interested in some comments on Climate Change. My wife has a dear friend 87 years old who lived (and still does) in Wellington County, Southern Ontario. She sent some comments on the current heatwave. “The heatwave last week made me think of the many times my parents […]

They Dish It Out, But Can’t Take It

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ In the midst of the daily tarring and feathering of President Trump by our “objective” press, we are treated to some precious moments where these badly disguised political operatives write something unintentionally hilarious. Take, for example, the New York Times story on August 26 headlined “Trump’s Allies Scour […]

Bernie’s $16 Trillion Green New Deal — $150,000 Per Household

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
From the team at CFACT ~ Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has announced a Green New Deal proposal he says will cost $16.3 trillion. Divided among America’s 120 million households, that equates to nearly $150,000 per household. And that is in the unlikely event that Bernie’s plan comes in on budget. We all know how […]

August 29th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #952

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 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 →

Thursday August 29th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

11:00pm Hurricane Update – Dorian Gains Strength Entering Atlantic – Florida Declares Proactive State of Emergency…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Prep suggestions follow update. At 11:00pm EST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dorian was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 66.0 West. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected … Continue reading →

Nigel Farage Discusses Current Status of Brexit Maneuvers…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage calls in to Neil Cavuto to discuss the latest maneuvering by the various political forces as they position to stop Brexit or modify the terms. [Backstory with details] Mr. Farage discusses Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s … Continue reading →

Using And Abusing Children For Propaganda

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 23 hours ago
Climate alarmists use children like Greta Thunberg for propaganda purposes. They couldn’t care less about the well being of children.

No summer slow down for those with agendas for USDA food safety leaders

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Business establishments it regulates, foreign trade partners, and academic and educational organizations were among those outside the federal government who met with USDA’s food safety executives so far this summer. The public calendar from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows meetings held by the under secretary and... Continue Reading

Israel issues adulterated alcohol warning following deaths

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
At least 13 people have died in Israel since the start of 2018 because of methanol poisoning from alcohol, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The agency reported these were only incidents examined in labs, so the actual number is estimated to be significantly higher. Methanol in small amounts is common in alcohol. But,... Continue Reading

Border checks and import alerts for produce, shrimp, other foods

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click on the links to view the full alerts. Import Alert Description URL... Continue Reading

Storage and cooking temperature at fault for Salmonella outbreaks

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Almost 50 people fell ill in two Salmonella outbreaks in Hong Kong in May and June. The two food poisoning outbreaks involved seven and 40 victims, respectively, and were related to consumption of soft-scrambled eggs. Patients suffered abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and fever after eating the undercooked scrambled eggs with either rice and pasta and some... Continue Reading

Could a Battleship Sink an Aircraft Carrier in Battle?

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/callofduty/images/b/b0/USS_Nimitz_sunk.png/revision/latest?cb%3D20130506132332&imgrefurl=https://callofduty.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Nimitz&docid=9LVmcycFLAiYyM&tbnid=vq8veE276xo2dM:&vet=] Let us find out. *The worst was yet to come. The Glorious was committed to the Norwegian campaign, perhaps the rock bottom of the Royal Navy’s performance in World War II. On April 9, 1940, the Germans launched an amphibious invasion of Norway.* If you are the captain of an aircraft carr... more »

New York Times: Cyber Attack Against Iran In June Severely Impacted A Database Used By Iran To Target Oil Tankers

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz. Reuters *New York Times*: *U.S. Cyberattack Hurt Iran’s Ability to Target Oil Tankers, Officials Say * WASHINGTON — A secret cyberattack against Iran in June wiped out a critical database used by Iran’s paramilitary arm to plot attacks against oil tankers and degraded Tehran’s ability to covertly target shipping traffic in the Persian Gulf, at least temporarily, according to senior American officials. Iran is still trying to recover information destroyed in the June 20 attack and restart some of the computer systems — including military ...more »

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 29, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
[image: São Paulo nightlife guide, Rua Augusta, party, Blitz Haus] We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Esperando o Trem (Barra Funda) – Samba group Esperando o Trem performs this Thursday at Boteco da Dona Tati. Samba and choro music will take over Boteco da Dona Tati, […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 29, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
[image: Rio News, Brazil News, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, samba, International Womens Day] We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below 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 will […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

5G set to bring unparalleled surveillance

TOTT News at News – TOTT News - 1 day ago
Researchers have warned that new 5G capabilities will enhance the sophisticated apparatus of surveillance technologies used by Australian intelligence networks. The installation of new ‘small cell’ boxes will allow authorities the ability to obtain more precise details for controversial anti-encryption and metadata collection schemes.

Jerry Falwell, Jr. Has Been Very Christian-- Towards Handsome Young Men He Has Physical Contact With

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
No one knows for sure if the pool boy was screwing Jerry Falwell, Jr. or Ayatollah Falwell was screwing the pool boy. I'll keep my theories to myself until there's further evidence, even if circumstantial evidence would lead one to believe that Jr. may have a sore tuchas from time to time. But anyway... it appears that Falwell, Jr.-- when he isn't selling President Satan to gullible evangelicals-- has been double timing the pool boy-- with his personal trainer. Come on, admit it, the personal trainer, Benjamin Crosswhite-- a 23 year old recent graduate from Liberty-- when Falwell ... more »

FULL SHOW: Israel Attacks 4 Countries in 48 Hours

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Aug 27, 2019 In less than 48 hours, Israel reportedly has launched military airstrikes on Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq, escalating tensions across the region. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof weighs in (16:31). The Justice Department and FBI say a camera situated outside of Epstein’s jail cell is unusable, according to …

7 Signs Worldwide Recession Ahead, with Ron Paul (Full show)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Aug 27, 2019 Rick Sanchez reports on the grim acknowledgment at G7 of fears over an oncoming global recession and lists the seven signs economists point to when they predict a recession in the months ahead. Then RT’s Peter Oliver reports on the downturn in confidence among German companies as cracks …

Failing Economy Forces Frustrated Hong Kong Youth to the Streets

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Aug 28, 2019 Rick Sanchez explains the issues behind the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, arguing that “the gravy train is over” and that the youth, angry over the island’s economic stagnation, were manipulated by anti-Beijing media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Then Michele Greenstein joins live from Hong Kong with the details. …

Silver Looking Good But What Will It Take to Hit $50?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Kitco NEWS Published on Aug 29, 2019 It may take another miracle to hit $50 an ounce for silver, said Todd Horwitz, chief strategist of BubbaTrading.com, but another analyst offers a different view. “I think it’s going to be more of an organized rally but you never know. Once the big money comes into these …

US Rapped for Removing ‘Palestinian Territories’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
[image: https://www.yenisafak.com/en/columns/hayrettinkaraman/the-jews-were-not-exiled-to-madagascar-however-the-palestinians-may-be-driven-to-2047013]Click on image for article. [image: http://mondoweiss.net/2014/08/feiglins-liberating-palestinians/]Click on image for article. [image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 … I know the blasphemy of those who say th... more »

The Fighting Dramatically Escalates As Both Sides Prepare For “The Final War” Between Israel And Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Fighting Dramatically Escalates As Both Sides Prepare For “The Final War” Between Israel And Iran by Michael Snyder, http://endoftheamericandream.com/ Are we about to see World War 3 erupt in the Middle East? Over the past several days, Israel has attempted to prevent attacks by Iranian forces and their allies by striking targets in Syria, …

Creator Of Global-Warming’s Infamous “Hockey Stick” Chart Loses ‘Climate-Science’ Lawsuit

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Creator Of Global-Warming’s Infamous “Hockey Stick” Chart Loses ‘Climate-Science’ Lawsuit by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ …. Update 2: technology.news has a rather different take than Mann, noting that further legal steps are on their way. – Penn State climate scientist, Michael ‘hockey stick’ Mann commits contempt of court in the ‘climate science trial of the century.’ Prominent alarmist …

Israeli Officials Fear Trump Will Agree to Talks With Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Israeli Officials Fear Trump Will Agree to Talks With Iran by Jason Ditz, https://news.antiwar.com/ Israel already concerned by Trump’s long-stated position of not seeking regime change The Iranian Foreign Minister’s surprise visit to the G7 has raised the possibility of US-Iran talks. Trump has raised the possibility of such talks before, but now there seems to …

Fact check: Have a lot of people been dispossessed of their lands due to native title?

Matt Martino at Just In - 1 day ago
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson claims that the historic Mabo decision in the early '90s has led to "a lot of people being dispossessed of their lands". RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

SA aged care facilities to stay open despite failing almost half of aged care standards

Just In - 1 day ago
Two South Australian Government-run aged care facilities each have a year stripped off their accreditation periods after failing 21 of 44 operating requirements during an audit.

Virgin Australia is 'reviewing all routes' — which ones are most likely to go?

Michael Janda at Just In - 1 day ago
The airline says it is "reviewing all routes" as it tries to cut costs and bounce back from a $349 million loss. Aviation analysts take a look at which ones are most likely to be cut back, or chopped altogether.

Spring is going to be hotter and drier, according to BOM's latest outlook

Kate Doyle at Just In - 1 day ago
Rain on the east coast in the past few days is welcome, but the long-term outlook for spring suggests it's not a sign of things to come.

Preparing children for an 'unprecedented era of disasters'

Jess Davis at Just In - 1 day ago
When Scarlett Harrison was just a toddler the Black Saturday bushfires ripped through her home town Strathewen, killing 22 local residents and destroying 80 per cent of the homes and buildings, including the school.

'When they build it people ride': Sydney cyclists gain new city routes

Michelle Brown at Just In - 1 day ago
After years of bickering, the City of Sydney and the State Government find common ground on bike paths in the city and inner suburbs, announcing $7.5 million to fund critical gaps in the network.

Religious discrimination proposal could allow companies to stop employees expressing beliefs

Matthew Doran at Just In - 1 day ago
Businesses could have the ability to stop their employees expressing their personal beliefs if they can show it would cause financial damage to their brand, under draft Federal Government religious discrimination laws.

'Good work by all involved': Home Affairs boss praised raid on journalist's home

Just In - 1 day ago
Newly released documents reveal senior public servant Mike Pezzullo telephoned AFP Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan to compliment him on the police raid on the home of News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst.

Ash Barty advances at US Open with win over home hope Lauren Davis

Just In - 1 day ago
Ash Barty reaches the third round at Flushing Meadows, but her match against Lauren Davis proves a test under the roof on a rain-affected day at the US Open.

Business investment falls again, but the overall picture is brighter

Stephen Letts at Just In - 1 day ago
Despite promising signs of increased spending for new plant and equipment, and that the mining construction slump has bottomed out, overall business investment fell in the three months to June 30.

Eddie Betts says there has been interest but 'no offer' from rival AFL clubs

Just In - 1 day ago
The Adelaide Crows fan favourite says other clubs have shown interest in him, but he has not been offered a contract from a rival team, as the club continues to search for answers after missing the finals for a second year in a row.

'I stopped engaging with him': Murnain cries while telling ICAC about Dastyari

Jamelle Wells at Just In - 1 day ago
After being dumped by the NSW Labor Party last night, a tearful Kaila Murnain tells the ICAC how her friendship with former senator Sam Dastyari — who made a bizarre arrival at the hearing — ended.

Outrage and protests in London over Parliament suspension

Just In - 1 day ago
Cries of "shame on you" and "stop the coup" are heard from inside Britain's Parliament as hundreds of protesters wave EU flags and show their disgust at Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament.

Traffic delays for days in Brisbane CBD after worker strikes high-voltage cable

Just In - 1 day ago
Energex emergency crews will be working 24 hours a day to fix the city's highest-voltage power cable, forcing the closure of an outbound lane of the Victoria Bridge until Monday.

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