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A Few Dare - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*A few dare and a few make it out of their prisons due to their inherent strength of will that has never been broken by those of dark determination. More will awaken and revive their strength and good sense as they reconnect to Self.* *©* M.N. Hopkins *To read more of my quotations, please click on the link below:* *Quotations by M.N. Hopkins*
Worried Trump May Win A Second Term? Unless Putin Steals The Election For Him Again, He Won't
*The conservative lane narrows* Last week Kamala Harris shut down her campaign in New Hampshire. Monday night, Julián Castro announced that he is closing his operations in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Shame about Castro, who actually added something worthwhile to the debate, unlike Harris who was never anything but a package of junk identity politics with nothing to offer whatsoever and doesn't even deserve to represent California in the Senate, let alone win the Democratic nomination for president. She wasn't even capable of fulfilling the one useful function she could have ha... more »
Totalitarianism Versus Anarchy
The worst enemy of liberty is not totalitarianism—it is anarchy. No totalitarian regime can constrain a nation’s freedom in every possible way, because to do so it would have to put all its people in chains and herd them into a concentration camp, but if every man in the country suffers the same fate, then there will be no one left to run the economy and the regime will collapse. Most totalitarian regimes leave majority of the citizens untouched—they go after the individuals and groups that they regard as a political threat. When there is anarchy, there is a power vacuum which turns... more »
ABC News does as it is told, squashing explosive Epstein story (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 360. More The post ABC News does as it is told, squashing explosive Epstein story (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
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*UK: 'This country is breeding a lot of ignorant buffoons!' Apprentice viewers vent their disbelief that Lord Sugar's business wannabes don't know what a mortar board is or dates of the Second World War* Candidates on The Apprentice were slammed by BBC viewers last night after the losing team failed to understand the dates of the Second World War. Events manager Riyonn Farsad was fired having been part of the losing team five times and Lord Alan Sugar's patience ran out after a disappointing display. His team were stumped by the starting date of the war before they even began the ... more »
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*U.S. Begins Formal Withdrawal from Paris Agreement* The Trump administration formally notified the United Nations on Monday that the U.S. will begin its withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, a process that will be completed over one year. “Today the United States began the process to withdraw from the Paris Agreement,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. “Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States submitted formal notification of its withdrawal to the United Nations. The withdrawal will take effect one year from delivery of the notification.” “We will ... more »
Experts suggest recent marijuana industry layoffs are part of a reality check; more job cuts expected
Anyone paying attention to cannabis business headlines has noticed what on its face seems a disturbing trend: At least half a dozen large companies recently announced layoffs, perhaps suggesting there’s financial trouble surrounding the marijuana industry. But those headlines don’t reveal the full story, several industry watchers told Marijuana Business Daily. Rather, recent layoffs are a […] Experts suggest recent marijuana industry layoffs are part of a reality check; more job cuts expected is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for canna... more »
An Argument For Exercising Before Breakfast
Exercise is recommended for people who are overweight or obese as a way to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But people don’t always have time to exercise as much as they would like, so finding ways to increase the health benefits of exercise is important. Our latest research has found a way to do just that, and it’s to do with timing. This means you might be able to get away with doing less exercise if other commitments, such as family and work, always seem to get in the way. read more
US House Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson: “Being Stupid and Racist is Not a Crime”
“US Congressman Bennie Thompson’s Statement on the White Supremacy Group’s Gathering at the Emmett Till Memorial, November 4, 2019: The … Continue reading →
Southern Colorado Man Charged With Federal Hate Crime For Plotting To Blow Up Synagogue
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 4, 2019 Southern Colorado Man Charged With Federal Hate Crime For Plotting To Blow Up … Continue reading →
Thank You To A Caring Mom On FB : PANS Is NOT Pediatric
By Teresa Conrick For those who have been following my daughter’s journey from vaccination to increased bacterial and viral illnesses, then AUTISM to Seizures, then a PANS diagnosis (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) to her recent diagnosis of Nonfamilial Hypogammaglobulinemia, please... more »
"We Haven’t Seen A Manufacturing Slowdown Like This Since The Last Financial Crisis"
*"We Haven’t Seen A Manufacturing Slowdown * *Like This Since The Last Financial Crisis"* by Michael Snyder "This isn’t what was supposed to happen. According to the economic optimists, there was going to be a great “manufacturing renaissance” as America entered a wonderful new golden age of boundless prosperity. But of course that is not what has happened. Manufacturing activity has been declining for the past three months, and all across the country we are seeing economic conditions rapidly deteriorate. Over and over, we are seeing economic numbers that are worse than anything we ... more »
Syrian, Russian jets let loose massive attack on jihadist stronghold near Turkish border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Syrian and Russian air forces have unleashed a massive attack across the western countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Wednesday. According to reports from northwest Syria, the Russian and Syrian air forces carried out several airstrikes over the Jisr Al-Shughour District, hitting a number of areas under the control […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS fighters in southern Syria pledge allegiance to new leader
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists in the southern governorate of Daraa this week pledged their allegiance to the new leader of the group. The terrorist group’s official media wing released several photos on Wednesday that showed their fighters in the Daraa Governorate pledging their allegiance to the new Islamic State […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran is capable replicating Saudi Aramco attack in Israel: senior IDF official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – Iran possesses the capabilities of seriously attacking Israel like the Saudi Aramco strikes that took place in September, Operational Directorate Head of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Major-General Aharon Haliva, said in a closed meeting this week, as reported by Arutz Sheva 7 on Wednesday. Haliva’s warning, which was publicized […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN hails new Riyadh agreement in southern Yemen
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths on Tuesday welcomed the signing of a power-sharing agreement between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council, saying the accord marks a vital step toward achieving peace in the country. “I congratulate the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council on reaching an agreement on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia in possession of advanced Israeli missile captured in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces are in possession of an advanced Israeli missile that was fired into Syria last year, the Chinese news site Sina reported this week. According to the report, the advanced Israeli surface-to-air missile that was fired from the David’s Sling system was handed over to the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian anti-tank missile system obliterates Turkish howitzer in Syria: photo
Numerous social media users have shared a photo of a Turkish T-155 Fırtına self-propelled howitzer that was allegedly destroyed by a Metis-M anti-tank missile system, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported on Tuesday. According to the Russian newspaper, the vehicle was hit by a missile during clashes between the Turkish Army and Kurdish-led militia in northern Syria. Советский […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia to deliver Pantsir-S missile systems to Serbia in next few months
Russia will deliver Pantsir-S missile systems in the next few months in accordance with the signed contract, Rosoboronexport’s head Alexander Mikheyev told TASS on Wednesday. “[Missile systems] are being assembled, and [Serbian specialists] are being trained. Everything goes according to plan, there are no delays. Training will be completed soon, and the Russian side will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army seen inside oil field in northern Al-Hasakah: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was filmed recently inside one of the larger oil fields inside the Al-Hasakah Governorate of northern Syria. According to reports, the Syrian Army has full control of the Mullah Abbas oil field, which is located in the eastern countryside of the Al-Qamishli District. This part […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Unexpected absence
For reasons I won't go into right now, I find myself unable to keep a regular blogging schedule today. Please amuse yourselves with the blogs in my sidebar, and forgive my absence. I hope regular blogging will resume tomorrow, God willing. Thanks. Peter
Media Conceal Chile’s State Criminality, Delegitimize Bolivian Democracy
Chile’s anti-neoliberal rebellion is entering its third week, and the brutal crackdown continues. Hard-right President Sebastian Piñera and his generals have effectively decreed the country’s oligarch-dominated democracy out of existence by sending soldiers into the streets to kill, maim and torture their own people.
Syria News Links 5-6 November 2029
6 November 2019 • 14:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Trump Approves ‘Expanded’ Military Mission To ‘Secure’ Syrian Oil: Reports Russia Considers To Set Up Air Base In Northeast Syria: Report Russia Reinforces Newly-Established Coordination Center … Continue reading Syria News Links 5-6 November 2029
A Timeline Of Joe Biden’s Intervention Against The Prosecutor General Of Ukraine
The Washington Post provided a timeline of the 2015/206 intervention by then-Vice President Joe Biden against the then-General Prosecutor of Ukraine, Viktor Shokin. Shokin was investigating Mykola Zlochevsky, the owner of the gas company Burisma Holdings which paid Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden at least $50,000 per month for being on its board.
U.S., UK, & France, certainly committed an international war crime against Syria on 14 April 2018
It is now clear that on 14 April 2018, the three Governments of U.S., UK, and France, fired over a hundred missiles against Syria, on no more ‘justification’ than staged videos that had been done by those regimes’ own proxy boots-on-the-ground fighters in Syria, who are trying to overthrow Syria’s existing, non-sectarian Government and replace it by a Sharia-law regime that would be selected by agents of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family.
Archive, CREW, Historians Sue Pompeo, State Department over Failure to Create Records
Washington D.C., November 5, 2019 - The National Security Archive, together with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR), sued Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Department of State today for violating the Federal Records Act by failing to create and preserve essential State Department records (see the complaint). The legal team representing the plaintiffs in the case is led by Anne Weismann and Conor Shaw of CREW, and pro bono counsel George Clarke and Mireille Oldak of Baker McKenzie.
Uber in fatal self-driving crash had software flaws, US agency says
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The company's autonomous test vehicles have been involved in 37 crashes over the prior 18 months, US agency the National Transportation Safety Board reveals as part of its findings into the fatal crash which killed an Arizona woman in 2018.
A woman had no idea her ex-boyfriend could stop and start her car remotely
A woman has been left in shock and with a deep distrust of cyber security laws after her ex-boyfriend used an app to control her car and stalk her.
Authorities examine Moreton Island groundwater for E. coli as number of ill visitors rises to 60
Health authorities investigating the contamination of drinking water at Tangalooma Island resort are looking into the possibility that sewage or other contaminants have polluted the island's natural groundwater.
Dead at 1968 Feet: Meet the Newest Sniper Rifle for the Army
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.knightarmco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m110_1.jpg] How good is it? *Key point:* These rifles will soon be used by squads in combat. The U.S. Army is preparing to issue thousands of new rifles to infantry squads across the service. The M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) is designed to extend the reach of infantry units largely equipped with short-barreled carbines. The SDMR will give one in nine infantrymen the ability to not only penetrate existing body armor but engage point targets at ranges of 600 meters ... more »
Left-wing Political Parties Seek Alliance for 2020 Elections in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Seeking a major left-wing alliance in Rio de Janeiro for the 2020 elections, the PCB, PCdoB, PDT, and PSB parties are organizing for next Friday, November 8th, a seminar entitled "A Program for Rio - Democracy, City and . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Left-wing Political Parties Seek Alliance for 2020 Elections in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Ends State Monopoly in Currency and Passport Production
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro signed a Provisional Measure on Tuesday, November 5th, that puts an end to the federal Mint's monopoly on the manufacture of currency (paper money and metal coins) and passports. As this is a Provisional Measure, the President's decision regarding the Mint will become law as soon as […] The post Bolsonaro Ends State Monopoly in Currency and Passport Production appeared first on The Rio Times.
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From Jenna Orkin VIDEO SHOWS SEA 'VIOLENTLY BOILING' WITH METHANE BUBBLES IN SIBERIA AS ARCTIC PERMAFROST THAWS REALLY want to help Mother Nature? Don't drive electric cars, ignore paper bags & forget about organic food *If this were a more honest analysis, it would serve merely as the introduction to the radical solutions we should be instituting: Eating less, consuming less, and doing all of it locally, Then we can talk about overhauling our economic paradigm.* Fox News Poll shows every Dem beating Trump Michael Jordan opens medical clinic for low-income residents in North Caroli... more »
Common sense
I might have to apologise for saying this, and please don't twist my words, but he should have known; Jacob Rees-Mogg should have known better than to opine on anything as sensitive as Grenfell. The media already regards Jacob Rees-Mogg as ‘other’, and it’s on permanent, collective stand-by, waiting to pounce when he does or says the wrong thing, which he surely will and duly has. He just about survived lollgate, but one has to ask - how woke does one need to be in order to survive? Woker than this, for sure. Is Rees-Mogg so disconnected from reality that he hadn’t even noticed th... more »
AK-47 Assault Rifle: The Deadliest Gun (75 Million and Counting) of All-Time?
*Blake Franko* *Security, Asia* One-of-a-kind. *Key point: *America said goodbye to large-caliber rifles like the M-14 as standard infantry rifles, moving closer to the Soviet model. Last year, fighters from the Free Syrian Army *ran* American special-operations forces out of a town near the Turkish border, hurling insults like “infidels,” “crusaders,” “dogs” and “pigs.” These fighters, who are actively benefiting from U.S. support, brandished the most recognizable gun of all time, the Kalashnikov. The power of this image cannot be understated. Thanks in no small part to the fi... more »
These 10 Assault Rifles Took 2019 By Storm
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * The guide you need. *Key point: *This will give you an idea of which AR-15 is right for you. Looking to buy your first AR-15 rifle but not quite sure where to start? Stay tuned, because in this article we’re going to cover the best AR15 options, for budget shoppers and advanced shooters alike. After you read this guide, you will have a pretty good idea how the AR-15 works and how different configurations make a big difference. This should help you make an informed decision on which AR-15 to purchase for your intended purpose. Below, you will find o... more »
America's Aegis Ashore Anti-Missile System Might Not Actually Work
*Michael Peck* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5772733/us-navy-base-supports-nato-mission-romania] Washington's European allies won't be happy. *Key point:* The Pentagon hasn't tested its missile defenses like it is supposed to. America’s missile defense umbrella is supposed to protect Europe from Iranian (and perhaps Russian) ballistic missiles. But vital tests haven’t been performed, and there are delays in building missile defense sites in Poland. All of which means that the anti-missile shield over Europe may be leaky. The U.S. Missile Defense A... more »
Why Sig Sauer Made Only 4 Versions of This Special Commemorative M17 Pistol
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.sigsauer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Tomb_Hero-1000x614.jpg] A great honor. *Key point:* These guns were carefully made and carry unique engravings. When the Sig Sauer M17 was adopted by the U.S. Army, Sig Sauer, Inc. jumped on the opportunity to create commemorative versions of the pistol for the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” which guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Only four commemorative M17s were created for The Old Guard, and each bears a name and specific theme: ... more »
Twenty Years Later, the SR-71 Blackbird Is Still the World’s Fastest Plane
*David Axe* *Security, * "It still looks like something from the future, even though it was designed back in the 1950s." Twenty years after its final retirement, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane still is the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever. In 36 years of service with the CIA, the U.S. Air Force and NASA, the 50 SR-71s and A-12, FY-12 and M-21 variants flew missions over the Middle East, Vietnam and North Korea and supported important research. "It still looks like something from the future, even though it was designed back in the 1950s," Peter Merlin, the author of *Desig... more »
“Electrify everything” policies would eliminate gas heating and cooking
Americans like their gas appliances. Should they be forced to give them up? The post “Electrify everything” policies would eliminate gas heating and cooking appeared first on CFACT.
#35: Thomas Eiden on Nuclear Regulations and Nuclear Medicine
Government regulations often encompass far more than they were initially intended to, and that is especially true in the energy… The post #35: Thomas Eiden on Nuclear Regulations and Nuclear Medicine appeared first on IER.
The Little Big Man
This is an important insight that needs to be shared widely. Socially we have evolved through what i describe as Natural communities that typically number around 150 individuals. As a corollary larger communities operate as an assemblage of Virtual Natural communities. The Natural community remains central because our brains are designed to actually work within that physical framework. All this is foundational to economic theory itself. Everything we know about such communities has emphasized the emergence of what we describe as the Big Man as the accepted spokesperson for suc... more »
Michael J. Fox Swears by CBD for Parkinson’s
This is an important testimonial and worth noting. It really does help folks. The problem of course is that it varies across the whole spectrum as is typical of most herbal treatments. It is at the point of having to match up specific need to specific plant variety no less. Talk about creating value for our seed libraries. That may actually become a huge industry and act as an empowerment mechanism. . *Michael J. Fox Swears by CBD for Parkinson’s* *Posted on October 21, 2019 * *by Dane Whitman* *Michael J. Fox, known by several generations across the world as Marty M... more »
Trump Is History and So Is the USA?
If we accept what we see on the surface, then there is almost no way forward. The Justice Department continues to operate on what appears to be autopilot in its curious choices. Yet? The Deus ex Machina in all of this is Mil Intel known as the Army of Northern Virginia. Why not allow it to run on auto pilot while they fill the comms with evidence for future prosecution? We know clearly that a massive Intel sweep took place from the get go of the Trump P residency and processing has been continuous. Thus we have an unbelievable +124,000 sealed indictments and just now the an... more »
Is The U.S. And Iran Reaching A Tipping Point?
Iranian President Hassan Rohani delivers a speech during the annual military parade marking in Tehran, Iran, September 22, 2018.Tasnim News Agency/REUTERS *Axios:* *Expanding U.S. pressure campaign on Iran could reach a tipping point* Tuesday marks the first anniversary of the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, which escalated further last week with new State Department findings that link the country's construction sector to its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Why it matters: The maximum pressure policy has undoubtedly hurt Iran's economy, but it ... more »
Review & Analysis: Syrian President al-Assad’s Recent Interview With Syrian and Alikhbaria TV Channels
*Syria Times* | President al-Assad’s recent television interview was comprehensive in its scope and came at a crucial juncture in Syria’s eight-year long conflict.
Who will Pay?
*Ice Cream* I don't eat ice cream from Ben and Jerry's, though if Lizzy Warren's healthcare plan goes into effect, and 2 million people lose their jobs, maybe Ben and Jerry's will hire them at the same salary that they made when they were working in healthcare. Then again, it's not about healthcare, it's about power over YOU and over your life. In about a year, I will be of an age where I will be *required* to file for Medicare. (link) Even if I am happy with my present healthcare arrangements, the government will FORCE me into their medicare healthcare web. You don't have t... more »
Another Health Industry Initiative to House the Homeless
Some small-scale initiatives to aid the homeless demonstrate how inadequate our respojnses are.
Listen To The Scientists
Eleven thousand scientists say there is a climate emergency, and that billions of people need to be removed from the planet. “Earth is facing a climate emergency ……. there needs to be far fewer humans on the planet” Earth Needs … Continue reading →
China’s Development of the Russian Far East Can Improve EU-Moscow Relations
It Is In The EU’s Interests To Recognize the “Asian Century” More The post China’s Development of the Russian Far East Can Improve EU-Moscow Relations appeared first on The Duran.
Government Proposes Extinction of Municipalities Experiencing Collection Difficulties
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The point is included in the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) of the Federative Pact, submitted yesterday, November 5th, by the government to the Senate. The rule would affect approximately one in every four cities. According to the special secretary of Finance, Waldery Rodrigues, the measure could affect up […] The post Government Proposes Extinction of Municipalities Experiencing Collection Difficulties appeared first on The Rio Times.
China Is Displaying Its New Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
*Sputnik:** Photos: Images Emerge of China’s New Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Mounted Under Bomber* Images appeared in a popular Chinese military magazine recently offering the first look at the country’s upcoming air-launched ballistic missile, slung under the belly of an H-6N bomber. Observers noted its similarity to China’s Dong Feng-15 missile, as well as Russia’s Kinzhal. The new edition of the magazine Modern Ships featured on its cover a drawing of Beijing’s H6-N bomber carrying what seems to be an air-launched ballistic missile underneath its belly. The images reportedly... more »
Meet Iran's 'Ulcer' Strategy: How It Could Bleed America During a War
*James Holmes* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5666778/uss-antietam-cg-54-ras] Could it succeed? *Key point:* Iran would want the cost of a protracted war to be high enough that either it wouldn't happen or they could outlast American voters' resolve. That chronic pain gnawing at officialdom’s guts is bipartisan. Presidential administrations, Republican and Democratic alike, keep trying to draw down the U.S. military presence in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf region in particular, to attend to more pressing priorities. Back in 2012 the Obama ad... more »
Could FN's 509 Pistol Be The One To Shake Up The Global Handgun Market?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Forget Glock. *Key point: *A "boringly reliable" pistol. Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal is known worldwide for their rifles and machine guns. But they haven’t reached wide success with a pistol since the FN Browning Hi-Power, a design that originated from before WWII. But with their new FN 509, FN Herstal is again aiming for the lucrative civilian, police, and military pistol markets. Could it succeed? How does it build upon more than 100 years of pistol design at FN? For the majority of the twentieth century, FN built pistols that derived from the ... more »
Shootout: How Does The Glock 29 Stack Up To The World's Best Guns?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * *Key point: *Glock dates back to the 1980s and is still going strong. Long before the term “industry disruption” became a buzz phrase, Gaston Glock upended the firearms industry with his Glock 17 pistol. Rugged, accurate, reliable and with a large magazine capacity, Glock’s pistols became wildly successful. As the company redirected the interests of commercial shooters it also embraced larger-bore guns with loyal followings, producing such firearms as the subcompact 10mm Glock 29 and .45 ACP Glock 30. The history of Glock dates back to the early 1980... more »
Russia Built the Fastest Submarine Ever (But Just One?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Mil.ru, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68471290] Very strange. *Key point:* The *Anchar* class was just too noisy and prone to breakdown when going at its otherwise impressive speed. Speed has often held a mixed appeal in submarine warfare. After all, even very quiet submarines become noisy when they're tearing through the ocean at their maximum speed of 20 to 30 knots. As typically the goal in submarine warfare is to detect an unaware adversary and launch torpedoes without being detected in return, m... more »
Yes, North Korea Does Have a Nuclear Missile Submarine
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-MISSILES--RC16AEED56A0.html] A major step towards a second-strike capability. *Key point:* Pyongyang's Gorae-class Sinpo-B submarine has been modified to launch nuclear missiles and North Korea has been testing it. North Korea’s Kim dynasty has long practiced an unsubtle form of political signaling which can be summed up: when things aren’t going its way, *launch some missiles*. Thus after then National Security Advisor John Bolton, who has long advocated forceful “regime change” in Nort... more »
American Youth Don’t Know Much About the Juvenile Justice System
*Tammy Chang, Omar Ilyas, Vic Wiener* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] About 1.6 million minors are arrested in the U.S. every year. Young people in the U.S. who end up in the juvenile justice system often leave the system much worse than when they entered. But American youth know little to nothing about the juvenile justice system that would determine their future if they were ever accused of committing a crime. Our team surveyed nearly 1,000 teens and young adults across the country to gain insight into their perceptions of this system. We found that many have limited kn... more »
Bad News: The Navy Isn't Ready to Run Convoys During a War with Iran
*James Holmes* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5662574/uss-antietam-uss-ronald-reagan-replenishment-sea] Stretched too thin? *Key point:* America's navy will have to rediscover the art, and the costs, of convoying. Convoys are the worst of all strategies for protecting mercantile shipping against raiders. Except for all the others. The logic behind convoy duty is straightforward. To defeat, say, an irregular maritime force like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) or an Iranian-backed militia, defenders of a merchant fleet need super... more »
Leaked Insider Recording From ABC News Reveals Network Executives Killed Bombshell Story Implicating Jeffrey Epstein
Robach said that she believed Epstein was killed by someone because he made his living blackmailing powerful people.
The Myth of Shareholder Primacy
A surprising alliance of big business, activists and left-wing politicians have condemned the shareholder value paradigm. But did it ever really exist?
Never before seen front-line footage of Syrian Army troops killing several jihadists in Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The Anna News Agency released a never before seen video of the Syrian Arab Army troops striking the jihadist forces across several sites south of the key town of Kabani in northeast Latakia. The video, which was released this week, shows the Syrian Army tracking down jihadists in the dense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey mulling purchase of Russia’s Su-35 jets despite US reactions
Turkey would purchase Russian Su-35 fighter jets if Ankara decides the aircraft is the best choice for its military despite the possible impact of such a purchase on relations with the United States, according to Turkey’s Presidential Security and Foreign Policies Council member Nurin Atesoglu Guney. Asked whether there are any concerns a purchase of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
'Deceitful, immoral': Rex labels Dubbo council corrupt in sensational letter campaign
Regional airline Rex accuses Dubbo Regional Council of corruption, saying it is lying to the public about the true cost of its Dubbo to Sydney route.
Boxer accused of being part of Hells Angels murder denied bail
South Australian champion boxer Musa Alzuain owned the same type of firearm as the one that was used to gun down Jason De Ieso (pictured) in 2012, a court hears.
'This is my home': Charles Darwin University cuts leave apprentice without options
Cameron Rowland says he can no longer complete his auto electrician training in Tennant Creek because of course cuts.
After years of uncertainty, Victorian Government swings the axe on native timber industry
Logging of native trees will be phased out in Victoria over the next decade under a transition plan that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Drought-hit farmers offered super-cheap loans in $500m stimulus package
The ABC can reveal the Federal Government's latest drought measures will include sweeping changes to an existing finance scheme as part of a $500 million drought stimulus package.
Underpaid workers remain out of pocket months after employers apologise
A growing list of companies admit to underpaying workers and subsequently apologise publicly, but it can be months or years before employees see any of the cash they are owed.
True cost of Symmie's care revealed as missed payments may total hundreds of thousands
Internal documents reveal Sharyn Morris, whose daughter Symerien has one of the world's rarest medical conditions, may be owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in missed payments from WA's Department of Communities.
Firefighting veteran Mullins is scared — and says everyone else should be too
Mr Mullins is one of 23 former senior emergency figures trying to get the Australian Government to listen to their concerns about climate change and the missing capacity to fight fires in a new era.
Koalas recovering after Mid North Coast bushfires, but hundreds still unaccounted for
Injured koalas receive life-saving treatment after surviving devastating bushfires on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Argentinian cropping company buys third NT cattle station
A cropping company from Argentina has bought another Northern Territory cattle station.
Would you post a photo of your privates on Reddit? Thousands of people are
Thousands of people are turning to Reddit to obtain a "crowd diagnosis" for sexually transmitted infections, often posting photos of their symptoms, research has found.
Rio de Janeiro Temperature Reaches 41.4ºC – Hottest Day This Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This Tuesday, November 5th, was a record in the "weather" category in Rio de Janeiro. According to information from the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET), the thermometers marked 41.4ºC (106ºF), in Vila Militar, North Zone, and in Niterói, in the Metropolitan Region. The previous highest recorded temperature was 41.2 ºC, on […] The post Rio de Janeiro Temperature Reaches 41.4ºC – Hottest Day This Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
In São Paulo, a Wealthy Neighborhood Resident Lives 23 Years Longer Than one in a Poor Neighborhood
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Some 40 kilometers and 23 years of life separate a resident of Moema, a wealthy neighborhood in the southern part of São Paulo, from someone who lives in Cidade Tiradentes, a poor neighborhood in the eastern area. The infant mortality rate in Marsilac, in the far south, is 23 times […] The post In São Paulo, a Wealthy Neighborhood Resident Lives 23 Years Longer Than one in a Poor Neighborhood appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s New Federative Pact may Transfer up to R$500 Billion to States
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As a result of the changes in the federative pact, between R$400 billion (US$100 billion) and R$500 billion could be transferred to states and municipalities over the next 15 years. The announcement was made by Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, who joined President Jair Bolsonaro in the National Congress to submit […] The post Brazil’s New Federative Pact may Transfer up to R$500 Billion to States appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opposition in Bolivia Wants President to Resign and Borders Closed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Led by Luis Fernando Camacho, president of the pro-Santa Cruz Civic Committee, the opposition said they will close public services and borders to block the inflow of resources and force Morales to resign. They want new elections and the president's resignation. Camacho said he has the backing of the police […] The post Opposition in Bolivia Wants President to Resign and Borders Closed appeared first on The Rio Times.
Saliva Test Able to Predict Future Time of Death
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A saliva test can predict how much time we have left in life. This is suggested by a study that shows that the levels of a particular antibody are related to the time an individual is nearing the end of his or her life. To reach this conclusion, a team […] The post Saliva Test Able to Predict Future Time of Death appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Alison Brendom Competing for World’s Best U-20 Athlete Award
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian sprinter Alison Brendom, 19, known as Piu, is a finalist for the World's Best Under-20 Athlete. The announcement was made yesterday morning, November 5th, by the International Athletics Federation (IAAF). Brendom is competing with four other athletes in the Male Rising Star Award category, one of the trophies of […] The post Brazil’s Alison Brendom Competing for World’s Best U-20 Athlete Award appeared first on The Rio Times.
China Bans Anti-Blockchain Sentiment as It Prepares for Launch of State Cryptocurrency
China Bans Anti-Blockchain Sentiment as It Prepares for Launch of State Cryptocurrency by Anthony Cuthbertson, @ADCuthbertson, https://www.independent.co.uk/ President Xi Jinping hailed the technology in an apparent U-turn on the subject – China is preparing for the launch of its own state-backed cryptocurrency by removing online posts claiming that blockchain technology is a scam. It marks a significant shift in the …
Why China’s Digital Currency Is a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for the U.S.
Why China’s Digital Currency Is a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for the U.S. by Naomi Xu Elegant, https://fortune.com/ China’s central bank may launch its own digital currency in the next 18 months amid strong endorsements of blockchain from the highest levels of government, signaling a desire for China to be self-reliant and globally competitive and adding another dimension …
Peter Schiff: China’s Gold-Backed Crypto Would Be Bearish for Bitcoin
Peter Schiff: China’s Gold-Backed Crypto Would Be Bearish for Bitcoin by William Suberg, https://cointelegraph.com/ China launching a digital counterpart of the yuan backed by gold puts Bitcoin (BTC) at a disadvantage, veteran gold bug Peter Schiff claims. In a tweet on Nov. 2, Schiff, notorious for his cynicism when it comes to Bitcoin, attempted to counter criticism of his stance by Keiser report host, Max …
U.S. Air Force Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs
*Warzone/The Drive: **Air Force Updates Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bombs Amid New Iranian Nuclear Posturing* *Iran is moving toward resuming significant uranium enrichment in its Fordo facility, which would be a prime target for the MOP in a conflict.* The U.S. Air Force is continuing to update its stockpile of 30,000-pound class Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker busters, or MOPs, and bring older MOPs up to the latest standard, also known as the GBU-57E/B. This comes as Iran has announced that it will begin injecting uranium hexafluoride gas into centrifuges at its underground n... more »
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