Tuesday, September 24, 2019

24 September - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10 pm MDT

Genocidal Maniac Narendra Modi, The Death Penalty For Treason, Vaping-- Another Wild Monday In Trump-World

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Relatively few Americans ever get to India, a real shame, since it's a truly incredible place. I set out from London in 1969 in my VW camper for my first trip. I spent nearly two years on that trip, much of it driving from the Punjab down along the west coast to the tip, crossing over by ferry into Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) and then driving up the east coast, up into Nepal and across the north of the country and out through the Punjab into Pakistan again. And I barely scratched the surface. Since then I've been back to India half a dozen times-- by plane those times-- sometimes for ... more »

August cooling in Norway

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 16 hours ago
“In Norway we find that a majority of the stations show cooling or steady temps for August. These results defy the spectacularly hyped statements we often hear from the Fridays for Future Fanatics (FFFF).” (click here)

The Ukraine scandal: the Swamp makes another try

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
One does get very tired of watching the Washington DC "Swamp" at work, along with its mainstream media allies. In this case, the alleged "scandal" over President Trump "pressuring" Ukraine to investigate former Vice-President Biden's son for corruption, the storyline being peddled by the mainstream media and the Democratic Party consistently ignores any and all facts that might derail it, if their "investigation" were in any way impartial. Consider these facts, *all confirmed and verified* from original sources. 1. Biden does, indeed, face accusations of a conflict of interest f... more »

Labour Considering Net Zero By 2030

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier In the race to the bottom, Labour are now seriously considering net zero emissions by 2030: Labour is pledging to invest billions of pounds in electric car production and offshore wind farms to accelerate the "green industrial revolution". A future Labour government would take equity stakes […]

HISTORIC UK SUPREME COURT DECISION SAVES UK FROM DICTAORSHIP AND ECONOMIC COLLAPSE

Jane Burgermeister at BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 16 hours ago
*The incredible excitement surrounding today's unanimous ruling by the UK Supreme Court that the decision by Boris Johnson and the Queen to suspend parliament was illegal, an attack on parliamentary democracy and void is reflected in the spelling mistakes in The Irish Times.* *Just look at the screengrab below...Never seen The Irish Times make such elementary errors before...But then rarely has so much been at stake, also for Ireland.* *The historical decision upholding the role of parliament as sovereign has saved the UK from a de facto dictatorship being installed by Boris John... more »

Nanny state is here now!

Admin at 'Nox & Friends - 16 hours ago
Guest post from our subscriber Fielden Lassie: I write this to inform you that the nanny state is here now. we no longer have a choice. My Grandson was born when his mother was only 23 weeks pregnant. He is three years old now. He spent many months at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham Alabama. He has many “issues” some caused by early birth, some caused by inept practices. He has a shunt with two ports in his head. The first time the hospital operated to install a shunt, he developed an infection around the shunt and had to have the … Continue reading →

More buckets of icy cold energy reality

Paul Driessen at CFACT - 16 hours ago
Democrats, Green New Dealers and UN gabfest attendees need to get ‘woke’ on eco-energy The post More buckets of icy cold energy reality appeared first on CFACT.

VICTORY! UK SUPREME COURT RULES DECISION TO SUSPEND PARLIAMENT IS UNLAWFUL, VOID AND OF NO EFFECT, MPS RETURN

Jane Burgermeister at BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 16 hours ago
*From The Independent* *The Supreme Court has ruled against Boris Johnson by declaring his government unlawfully shut down parliament for five weeks.* *Lady Hale handed down the historic verdict, leading MPs and campaigners to demand that the PM recalls parliament immediately. Speaker John Bercow said the Commons must “convene without delay”.* *Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called for Mr Johnson to “consider his position” following the landmark decision, while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson said she was “on my way” back to parliament.* *KEY POINTS* *Supreme Court says prorogation was unl... more »

29 Studies That Link Autism to Vaccine Toxicity

LearnTheRisk at Learn The Risk - 16 hours ago
Autoimmune issues are skyrocketing throughout society. Could vaccines and their ingredients play a part? The post 29 Studies That Link Autism to Vaccine Toxicity appeared first on Learn The Risk.

In a new report, firefighters lay the ‘ultimate responsibility’ for Grenfell at the UK government’s feet

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has released a new pamphlet which lays the ultimate responsibility for the Grenfell Tower disaster with central government. It says deregulation from consecutive governments since Margaret Thatcher has ‘gutted’ the UK’s fire safety regime, leading to the tragedy.

London Fire Brigade interviewed under caution by police over Grenfell Tower fire By Alice Summers

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) have confirmed that they have been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police as part of the ongoing police investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire.

Wanted: Lawyer to take case of Ohio cancer researcher with retraction-rich CV

Adam Marcus at Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
Carlo Croce, the embattled and litigious cancer researcher at The Ohio State University, may be on the market for a new attorney. Croce, who unsuccessfully sued the New York Times for libel after the newspaper reported on misconduct allegations against him, has been waging a second legal front against his institution. The grounds: Croce wants … Continue reading Wanted: Lawyer to take case of Ohio cancer researcher with retraction-rich CV

“Who speaks for the mainland moose and Canada warbler?” asks judge

Jennifer Henderson at Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago
Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Christa Brothers will decide whether the Minister of Lands and Forestry has failed to live up to the obligations set out in the Endangered Species Act to protect wildlife in the province. “We seek the Court’s assistance as a last resort,” said lawyer Jamie Simpson, representing the Federation of Nova […]

The weekend Trump whistleblower attempt stirs the hornets’ nest [Video]

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 17 hours ago
The exposure of Hunter Biden is stirring up a hornets-nest because the President is going where the globalist elite do not want him to go. The post The weekend Trump whistleblower attempt stirs the hornets’ nest [Video] appeared first on The Duran.

Links 9/24/19

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

No More Shame! Vaccine Educated Must Speak Up!

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Note: For many years, we have played nice, and now, like Yankee Gals and Dixie Chicks alike, we're not ready to place nice any longer. We've avoided controversy. We've played by the rules of polite society. We've kept out mouths... more »

These Are the Top 3 Magazines You Could Ever Want for Your Glock

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://i1.wp.com/loadoutroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ETS-Group-Clear-Polymer-9mm-Glock-Magazine-e1479493565622.jpg?fit=1200%2C1001&ssl=1] The best. *Key point: *The kind of magazine you use with your Glock can make a big difference in how well your gun works. Is there seriously anything that you can do to improve the reliability or functionality of your Glock pistol? Glock pistols, such as the Glock 17 or 19, are among the most popular in the United States as well as across the world. They are commonly used by civilians an... more »

A Quarter of U.S. Parents are Unmarried – and That Changes How Much They Invest in Their Kids

Orestes 'Pat' Hastings at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Orestes 'Pat' Hastings* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Unmarried parents spend, on average, several hundred dollars less on each child annually. Family structure in America is sharply divided by class and race. While 84% of children whose mothers have a bachelor’s degree or higher-level education live with married parents, only 58% of children whose mothers have a high school degree or less do so. And while 75% of white children live with married parents, just 38% of black children do so. This family inequality appears to have real consequences for children’s chances in ... more »

North Korea Has 200,000 Special Forces Soldiers and They Are Ready for War

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/KOREA-NORTH--GM1E93C1CWJ01.html] A real problem? Or a paper tiger? *Key point:* Pyonyang's special forces are among its better military units and so would have a major role in any conflict. One of the most vital parts of North Korea’s war machine is one that relies the most on so-called “soldier power” skills. North Korea has likely the largest special-forces organization in the world, numbering two hundred thousand men—and women—trained in unconventional warfare. Pyongyang’s commandos are trained to ... more »

Why the 6MM Creedmoor Cartridge Has Been a Winner

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: By Hellbus - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60044463] Worth buying? *Key point: *The 6.5 Creedmoor is new but also well-received. The 6mm cartridge is a new entry to the shooting world, but has been winning target competitions and bringing down animals at a high rate since its introduction. A relatively recent iteration of the 6mm was the 6.5 Creedmoor (CM), which we reviewed and compared to the 6.5 Grendel in a previous article. With an increasing interest in tactical and long-range shooting,... more »

Glock 18: The Best Glock Gun On the Planet (And You Can't Buy It)?

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/97/6c/9a976ce6b923bcc20ffc2187253928cf.jpg] You decide. *Key point:* The Glock 18 is unfortunately off-limits for civilians. You’ve heard of the Glock 17 and the Glock 19…but what about the Glock 18? The Glock 18 is a full-sized automatic pistol with a 9mm chambering… only it’s capable of firing up to 1200 rounds a minute. It’s a bit like the Glock 17, but has a switch to change between semi-auto and full-auto firing. This big difference is actually due to a very simple mechanic. A raised extra tab ... more »

Climate Change Created Today’s Large Crocodiles

Pedro L. Godoy at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Pedro L. Godoy* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] When is bigger better? What does the term crocodylian bring to mind? A big reptile with a chomping jaw? Crocodylians are the 27 species of crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials that live all over Earth today, except for in Europe and Antarctica. There are some smaller species, but these top predators are usually big, at least 2 meters long. They also share a general shape and look – for instance, how easily can you tell an alligator and a crocodile apart? The fossil record of crocodylians is much richer, though, with m... more »

Meet the F-4 Phantom: This 60-Year-Old Fighter Jet Won't Stop for Anyone

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: USAF [Public domain]] The story of the legendary F-4 Phantom II. *Key point:* The F-4 served for a long time and even now serve as target practice drones. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a legendary aircraft — an icon of the Vietnam War and the archetype of the third-generation jet fighter designs that entered service in the 1960s. More than 5,000 of these heavy supersonic fighters were built, and hundreds continue to serve and even see combat in several air forces today. But the Phantom’s record in air-to-air combat over V... more »

Rio Metrô to Provide Lockers to Receive Online Shopping Orders

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Everyone knows how distressing it is to be notified that an order has been shipped but there is no one at home. Those traveling by subway in Rio de Janeiro will now have a solution to this . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Rio Metrô to Provide Lockers to Receive Online Shopping Orders appeared first on The Rio Times.

Swiss UBS and Banco do Brasil to Create Investment Banking Venture for South America

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The world largest manager of private wealth, Swiss UBS Group, and the largest bank by assets in Brazil and all of Latin America, state-controlled Banco do Brasil, signed a preliminary agreement on Monday to create a joint venture in investment banking in South America, the Brazilian bank said in a […] The post Swiss UBS and Banco do Brasil to Create Investment Banking Venture for South America appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rock in Rio 2019 May Generate R$1.7 Billion in Revenues

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There will be 700,000 people at the event, and more than half of these, some 450,000, will be tourists. Over 70 percent of hotel rooms in Rio de Janeiro are already reserved for the event's first weekend (September 27th to 29th). The most popular destination is Barra/São Conrado, with 78 […] The post Rock in Rio 2019 May Generate R$1.7 Billion in Revenues appeared first on The Rio Times.

Nature’s Solution to Climate Change

Sep 24 (IPS) - When it comes to saving the planet, one whale is worth thousands of trees. Read the full story, “Nature’s Solution to Climate Change”, on globalissues.org →

Advise to US: When You’re Going to a Gunfight, Bring all Your Friends with Guns

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 24 (IPS) - Jim Mattis a former United States Defense Secretary in the Trump administration quotes a Marine Corps dictum in a recently released book titled "Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead". Read the full story, “Advise to US: When You’re Going to a Gunfight, Bring all Your Friends with Guns”, on globalissues.org →

50 Days of Kashmir Under Lockdown - in Pictures

SRINAGAR, Kashmir, Sep 23 (IPS) - It is 50 days into the lockdown in Kashmir since roads were blocked off, schools shut, and internet and communication services stopped. Read the full story, “50 Days of Kashmir Under Lockdown - in Pictures”, on globalissues.org →

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 23rd September 2019

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 17 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]

Stop Indulging This Spoilt, Little Brat!

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Enough is enough! Am I the only person who is sick to the back teeth having to listen to this whiney, spoilt little child lecturing the rest of us? Yahoo describe her latest speech to the UN conference: United Nations (United States) (AFP) – A visibly angry Greta Thunberg berated […]

Notalot Hits 10 Million Milestone

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood I am pleased to announce that Notalotofpeopleknowthat has now passed the 10 million views milestone. Many thanks to all who have helped to put this site on the map over the years. I could not have done it without you.

Additional White-tailed Deer Suspected Positive for CWD in Libby Area

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This problem does not go away. Our fear is that the problem can jump into humanity by simple consumption. We need to know this for sure. Better yet, it is also important to find a way to eliminate the disease itself without eliminating the carriers. We do try to keep this problem jumping into our cattle of course, but usually only by destroying herds. This is way too crude . *Additional White-tailed Deer Suspected Positive for CWD in Libby Area* *Wednesday, September 11, 2019* * http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_2922.html* *Kalispell, MT — Two additional white-ta... more »

Strange Cryptid Evidence in South Africa

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
So far, besides the Bigfoot in the Americas, we really have one other creature that is now coming up again and again. This is the three toed Giant Sloth. It is able to make you not see it. In this case we learn a lot. It can run and move quickly over a decent distance when it wants. Certainly enough to run down a man. That is bad news. We know that it can also cloud your mind and here we learn that snapping your head back and forth will partially help. This is good to know. We have had tracks before, but these are actually the very best. We also pick up the long gait whi... more »

StemExpress admits to keeping babies ALIVE so that whole, beating hearts and heads can be harvested

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
The ongoing disclosure regarding abortion practice is becoming ridiculous. It turns out to be a no limits infanticide operation in which living tissue is been actively collected and sold. It was bad enough when we all thought the fetus died immediately and that was the end of it. That was still problematic and with a deeper understanding of the spirit body, the whole ethics problem become much more pressing. We are simply condoning the real act of murder by the mother. All the other collateral issues become secondary. Thus the traditional solution in which an on-wanted child ... more »

Kortum Technique

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
Without question our own spirit bodies are completely capable of diagnosing any illness and in fact perfecting our bodies health. I will actually go further than that. The spirit if assisted and through intent is completely able to restore you to prime and to sustain that. I no longer consider it a coincidence that Jesus was aged in his early thirties. Thus he demonstrates what is possible. Thus this work is a demonstration of good beginnings on just that path. On the other hand I am also sure that the other side does not owe us anything, but will usually support good healt... more »

Bail sentence ends: UK now holding Assange solely on US’ behalf

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
On 22 September 2019, Julian Assange’s sentence for a bail violation conviction ended, but he was not released from HMP Belmarsh. Beginning today, 23 September, the United Kingdom is detaining Julian solely on behalf of the United States, which requests his extradition and has charged him with 18 counts carrying 175 years in prison for publishing information in the public interest.

NASA's 2024 Moon mission could rely on Australian driverless trucks

Malcolm Sutton at Just In - 19 hours ago
Autonomous mining trucks and remote health tools are among key Australian technologies that NASA will need for its 2024 Moon mission, stakeholders say.

Dashcam captures truck's 'brilliant recovery' after trailers sway wildly on freeway

Chris McLoughlin at Just In - 19 hours ago
A dashcam recording has captured a B-double driver making a heart-stopping recovery on the down track of Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway.

SA Government to ban use of spit hoods after damning report by the state's ombudsman

Claire Campbell at Just In - 19 hours ago
The use of spit hoods on youth detainees will be abolished in SA — the last jurisdiction to still use the devices — after a damning report by the state's ombudsman, which revealed the case of a 13-year-old girl being placed in one after asking for a later bedtime.

Greta Thunberg had a message for the world — but Morrison wasn't there to hear it

Just In - 19 hours ago
Despite the UN climate summit being touted as a chance for the world to finally get its climate action on track, by almost any standard, the event was a disappointment, writes Matt McDonald.

'All the best to him': Former Wallabies teammates back Israel Folau's bid for rugby league return

Just In - 19 hours ago
Israel Folau receives support from some of his former national teammates, as he looks to be cleared to play for Tonga in its upcoming rugby league Tests.

Make no mistake, we are watching greatness again in Nat Fyfe — and he could get even better

Clint Thomas at Just In - 19 hours ago
A second Brownlow Medal leaves Nat Fyfe in rare air among some of the AFL's all-time greats. But guiding the Fremantle Dockers back to the finals and to their first premiership would cement his legacy, writes Clint Thomas.

Man fined after trading PlayStation for illegal milk snake via Facebook

Just In - 19 hours ago
A 20-year-old from the Mornington Peninsula has been fined for keeping a North American snake that threatened Victoria's ecosystem.

100-year-old remains found in Russian scrapyard believed to belong to Australian Victoria Cross recipient

Angelique Donnellan at Just In - 19 hours ago
Sergeant Sam Pearse was killed in action a year after World War I, having volunteered to fight in the Russian Civil War. The location of his grave was lost after the battle, but it is believed his remains have been found 100 years later.

'It looks like he just stretched out and died': Pelicans in peril as drought's grip tightens

Shannon Corvo at Just In - 19 hours ago
Pelicans and other waterbirds are dying in the outback and disappearing from waterways, as the effects of drought compound an already-concerning long-term decline in populations.

NGO Rio de Paz Pays Tribute to 57 Children Killed by Stray Bullets in Two Years

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Paz, an NGO, paid homage to the children by placing 57 white crosses, each with a flower and the name of the child, on the Aterro do Flamengo roadway connecting downtown Rio with the South Zone. The initiative was taken after the death of 8-year-old Ágatha Félix, who […] The post NGO Rio de Paz Pays Tribute to 57 Children Killed by Stray Bullets in Two Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

How Good Is the Stealth of the F-22 and F-35 Anyway?

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5772919/f-35-demo-team-flies-over-oregon-international-airshow] Let's see. *Key point:* Nothing is untouchable or perfect, but America has worked hard to invent the stealth technology it uses. In Len Deighton’s book *Fighter*, he describes the tactics used by the outnumbered English fighter pilots defending against German *Luftwaffe* bombers in the Battle of Britain: *The professional fighter pilot gained height as quickly as he was permitted, and treasured possession of that benefit. He hoped always t... more »

This Is the Ruger American Predator Rifle: How Good Is It?

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* Better than other Rugers? *Key point:* This is a decent rifle that will fit most budgets. Even though Ruger came out with their low cost line of American rifles a few years ago, we initially didn’t think too much of them. After all, Ruger was one of only many companies offering a budget line of bolt action hunting rifles. That was, we didn’t think too much of them until after a while after their introduction that a new model in their American Rifle lineup was announced. This new model was called the Predator. It featured a heavier weight b... more »

Are Conspiracy Theories on the Rise in the United States?

Liberty Vittert at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Liberty Vittert* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Conspiracy theories have been popular in the United States for decades. Have the internet and social media created a climate where Americans believe anything is possible? With headlines citing now as the age of conspiracy, is it really true? In a word, no. While it may be true that the internet has allowed people who believe in conspiracies to communicate more, it has not increased the number of Americans who believe in conspiracies, according to the data available. *Current Beliefs* A “conspiracy theory” is a theory that... more »

Climate Change Could Put the Navy's Norfolk Base Underwater

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5731064/uss-john-c-stennis-cvn-74-returns-norfolk-hurricane-dorian-sortie] Not good. *Problem*: What if the U.S. Navy’s main base in Norfolk, Virginia sinks? It could happen. And it’s not an isolated problem, as climate change alters coastlines all over the world. A report from the American Security Project identifies Naval Station Norfolk as America’s fifth most endangered military base. The report also lists Eglin in Florida, Diego Garcia, Bahrain and Guam as being particularly vulnerable to climate c... more »

If a Navy Aircraft Carrier Was Ever Sunk, World War III Begins

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5738764/aircraft-carrier-uss-john-c-stennis-cvn-74-steams-through-atlantic-ocean] A horrible thing. *Key point:* The destruction of a carrier would kill thousands and lead to a swift response. Since the 1950s, the supercarrier has been the most visible representation of U.S. military power and maritime hegemony. Although supercarriers have participated in nearly every military conflict since the commissioning of USS Forrestal in 1955, no carrier has come under determined attack from a capable opponent. ... more »

Green Brazil Operation: Fines for Amazon Infractions in One Month Are R$36 million

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first month of operations, Operação Verde Brasil ("Green Brazil Operation") has reported 112 violations, applying R$36.37 million (US$9 million) in penalties, according to a report released yesterday, September 23rd, by the Ministry of Defense. The funds are earmarked for the National Treasury. The penalties have mainly been applied […] The post Green Brazil Operation: Fines for Amazon Infractions in One Month Are R$36 million appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio’s Galeão Airport Handled Over 1.6 Million Passengers in 29 Days

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Between August 24th and September 21st, more than 12,400 flights began or ended at Galeão, officially known as Tom Jobim International Airport; there was also a record for atypical traffic since the concessionaire began its administration in 2014. During this period, in addition to planned landings and departures, there were […] The post Rio’s Galeão Airport Handled Over 1.6 Million Passengers in 29 Days appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s External Accounts Show a US$4.27 Billion Deficit in August

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The current account deficit, which is purchases and sales of goods and services and income transfers from Brazil to other countries, has reached US$4.274 (R$8,2) billion, according to data released today, September 23rd, by the Central Bank (BC). The result was well above that recorded in the same month in […] The post Brazil’s External Accounts Show a US$4.27 Billion Deficit in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

Oil Crisis Opens Opportunities for Brazil, Minister Says

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bento Albuquerque, Minister of Mines and Energy, said the terrorist attack on oil refineries in Saudi Arabia could result in an investment attraction to Brazil. In an interview with TV Brasil, he said that, in addition to opportunities in new oil auctions, the country offers a safer environment. "In the […] The post Oil Crisis Opens Opportunities for Brazil, Minister Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mourão Likens Drug Factions in Brazil to the Guerrilla in Colombia

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Acting President Hamilton Mourão said on Monday, September 23rd, that in some parts of Brazil, state police forces are waging a war against drug trafficking and tragedies such as the death of 8-year-old Ágatha Félix could occur. She . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Mourão Likens Drug Factions in Brazil to the Guerrilla in Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Spending on International Travel Falls 5.2 Percent in August

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the dollar on the rise, Brazilian spending on overseas travel fell in August. Last month, spending totaled US$1.31 billion (R$5.24 billion), a decrease of 5.2 percent from the same month in 2018 (US$1.382 billion). The data were released yesterday, September 23rd by the Central Bank. In the eight months […] The post Brazilian Spending on International Travel Falls 5.2 Percent in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

Import of Firearms Under Bolsonaro is the Highest in Brazilian History

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Revolver and pistol imports broke records in the first eight months of 2019. From January to August, purchases totaled US$15 (R$60) million, more than double that recorded over the same period last year. The increase was also noted in the number of weapons entering the country - 37,300 revolvers and […] The post Import of Firearms Under Bolsonaro is the Highest in Brazilian History appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilians Believe That Inflation Will Stand at 5.1 Percent in the Next 12 Months

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian consumers' inflation expectations for the next 12 months were stable from August to September at 5.1 percent. This is the lowest level since August 2007 (five percent), according to data divulged yesterday, September 23rd, by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). The research is collected based on interviews with consumers […] The post Brazilians Believe That Inflation Will Stand at 5.1 Percent in the Next 12 Months appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Consulate in Zurich is Attacked With Red Paint

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian consulate in Zurich, Switzerland, dawned stained with red paint, which was thrown against the entrance, windows, and doors of the building. The attack was recorded on the morning of Monday, September 23rd, by regional deputy Claudio Schmid. He posted on social media that he believes that the attack […] The post Brazilian Consulate in Zurich is Attacked With Red Paint appeared first on The Rio Times.

Minister Says Brazil Deserves to be Paid for Environmental Services to the World

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Environment Minister Ricardo Salles said in an interview with TV Brasil, that Brazil provides environmental services to the world and needs to receive payment for it. Salles is in New York, where he will participate in the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations. He . . . To read […] The post Minister Says Brazil Deserves to be Paid for Environmental Services to the World appeared first on The Rio Times.

Greta Thunberg to world leaders: You’ve stolen my dreams with empty words

Zen Adra at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg delivered a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit calling on world leaders to act to address climate change. During her speech, the 16 year-old activist begged world leaders to recognize the way climate change will hurt future generations. “I shouldn’t be up here. I should be back in school […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2019-09-22

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
This is a summary of 9 AMN articles on the following subjects: China, Saudi, Israel, Syria, Latakia, Iran, Deir_Ezzor, Euphrates, Hezbollah, Daraa, ISIS, Syrian Army, Homs, Russian Air Force, USA. Categories covered in this brief: Middleeast, World-News, Syria, Iran, Gulf Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

For the Birds: The serious decline of birds

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 20 hours ago
Originally posted on Birds of New England.com: Photo by Chris Bosak Even common birds such as robins are declining, according to a new study. Several articles published last week confirmed what we all knew already: Birds are in decline. What was enlightening, in a bad way, was the degree to which birds are disappearing.…

How Rockefeller Found Big Pharma AND Waged War On Natural Cures

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 20 hours ago
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://www.disclose.tv/how-rockefeller-found-big-pharma-and-destroyed-natural-cures-331632

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 20 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Vaclav Smil: ‘Growth must end. Our economist friends don’t seem to realise that’ *It was interesting to see that Smil got smuggled into that Netflix documentary on Bill Gates, who reads virtually everything Smil produces. Not a word about growth in the doc but still, maybe a few people will become motivated to investigate. Not enough to make a difference, of course, or else the reference would have wound up on the cutting room floor.* Deconstructing the Greta Thunberg Phenomenon Insect 'apocalypse' in U.S. driven by 50x increase in toxic pesticides Ambassadors’... more »

The Failure of Higher Education: A Tale of Two Diplomas

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
How teachers and students have meekly accepted the strangling of education.

"One Day We'll All Know..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 20 hours ago
"I wish I could protect you from the world. It's a cold, dark place. It has very little light, where it used to abound in it, but alas, I am one lone candle. I cannot speak for the world, just for what I've seen and felt. Being in the world means you could very well realize how lost you are. You find out, you cannot find yourself all alone. However, as long as a light shines, all hope is not lost. One day we'll all know for certain which paths are best traveled, and which were left narrow." - Jennifer Megan Varnadore

FedRes Pouring Billions Nightly into US Banks for Months

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
RT America The US Federal Reserve is pumping 75 billion dollars per day into our banks for something called “repo operations.” Why is the Fed continuing to intervene in the business of banks if our economy is doing so great? Rick Sanchez reports. Then Boom Bust co-host Christy Ai joins to share her expertise. Professor …

Trump’s Fannie/Freddie Privatization Giveaway: Why GSE Reform Is Hard

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
GSE reform is baack! Or not.

Normal Intrusions: Globalising AI Surveillance

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
They all do it: corporations, regimes, authorities. They all have the same reasons: efficiency, serviceability, profitability, all under the umbrella term of “security”. Call it surveillance, or call it monitoring the global citizenry; it all comes down to the same thing. You are being watched for your own good, and […]

Thoughts on Government Corruption (and the mail)

LL at Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
*Son of Corruption* *Wikipedia*: Robert Hunter Biden is an American lawyer and the second son of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his first wife, Neilia Biden. He is a partner at Rosemont Seneca Partners, LLC, and is Counsel to Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, a New York-based law firm. He's one of those people who benefitted from his father's position in the US Senate and later in the White House. I don't know what his net worth is but from corrupt dealings with Ukraine and China alone, it must be in the several hundreds of millions. He's also Chairman of the World Food Progra... more »

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