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Trump Broke The Chain Of Mediocre Presidents By Being The Worst Ever-- Now Is Not The Time To Go Back To Mediocrity, But To Elect The One Great One Of Our Lives
Ron DeSantis, Florida's Trumpist governor revealed yesterday that the FBI has discovered that Russian operative successfully hacked the vote counting machines in at least two Florida counties. It's likely that Hillary is the legitimate president of the United States, cheated out of her win by Putin's successful operation to put Trump in the White House. "I’m not allowed to name the counties. I signed a (non)disclosure agreement," DeSantis said, emphasizing that he "would be willing to name it" but "they asked me to sign it so I’m going to respect their wishes." He also claimed tha... more »
Breaking: Germany halts Iraqi military training as US Coalition puts troops on high alert
Germany is suspending its participation in the Iraqi military training programme due to heightened tensions in the region, Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH (DPA) reported citing military sources. A spokesman for the Defence Ministry has confirmed this information, saying that Germany has indications of potential attacks allegedly supported by Iran. But this does not mean the training programmes could not resume in the coming […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New footage of Syrian Army’s attack to advance into southern Idlib
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued its offensive against Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fighters camped out at Al-Shariyah airstrip in Hama. Footage filmed on Tuesday shows explosions rising in the distance from purported SAA artillery fire. The video also shows soldiers loyal to the government observing the shelling through binoculars and other artillery spotting equipment. Helicopters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Syrian air forces join southern Idlib battle propel army into Jabal Al-Zawiya region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have begun launching heavy airstrikes over the Jabal Al-Zawiya region of southern Idlib this afternoon as they attempt to propel the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops into this mountainous area. According to a military source in nearby Hama, the Syrian Arab Army received a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sweden seeks largest mass mobilization of forces to deal with ‘Russian threat’
A final report submitted by the Swedish Defence Forum to Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist proposes a major defence overhaul, dubbed “the greatest reinforcement since the 1940s”. The goal of the defence expansion is to allow the country to survive three months without international assistance in case of a military attack. Among other things, the report suggests restoring the Norrland regiment stationed in Arvidsjaur and the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
PSA: Update your WhatsApp NOW!
Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday warned users to upgrade the application to plug a security hole reported by Financial Times, that allowed for the injection of very sophisticated malware that could be used to spy on journalists, activists, and others. WhatsApp said it released an update to fix the latest vulnerability in the messaging app, used […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army approaches militant heartland in southern Idlib: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is quickly approaching the southwestern slope of the Al-Zawiya Mountain, which is located in the militant heartland of southern Idlib. Backed by the National Defense Forces (NDF) and elements of the 5th Corps, the Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces are currently attempting to capture the town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
It would take two strikes to defeat Iran: US senator
Republican Senator from Arkansas Thomas Cotton said Wednesday that the US can win a war against Iran with “two strikes”. When answering the question about a possible conflict, the lawmaker didn’t hesitate to answer in the affirmative. “Two strikes, the first strike and the last strike”, Cotton claimed. “Well, if Iran struck out militarily against […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army launches new attack to advance in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) began a new push to seize the town of Al-Huwayz along the Idlib-Hama axis. Led by the Tiger Forces, with help from the National Defense Forces (NDF), the Syrian military stormed the jihadist defenses north of Al-Hamra in a bid to reenter Al-Huwayz. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese helicopter drones capable of intelligent swarm attacks
China’s domestically developed helicopter drones carrying proximity explosive mortar shells, grenade launchers and machine guns can now form swarms and engage in coordinated strikes. The intelligent swarming attack technology enables as many as 10 unmanned helicopter drones to autonomously form up into a swarm, reads a statement Guangdong-based Zhuhai Ziyan UAV company, the developer of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army has plans to retake western Aleppo from jihadist forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is currently on the offensive in the northwestern countryside of Hama; however, it does not appear that they will be pushing all the way to Idlib during this operation. Instead, a source from the Syrian military told Al-Masdar this morning that the armed forces have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army breaks through jihadist defenses to capture several areas: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance along the Hama-Idlib axis on Tuesday, seizing several areas from the jihadist rebels. Led by the Tiger Forces and Republican Guard, the Syrian Arab Army began their assault on Tuesdya by breaking through the jihadist defenses at the Al-Shari’ah Airfield. Once […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Accord de libre-échange avec l'UE : « L'Aleca renforcera la dépendance de la Tunisie »
15-May-2019 Le collectif « Block Aleca » s'oppose à l'Accord de libre-échange complet et approfondi (Aleca) actuellement en négociation entre la Tunisie et l'Union européenne, au motif que celui-ci est « colonialiste » et dangereux pour l'économie nationale.
EU and Mercosur make progress on trade agreement, but…
15-May-2019 Meat sector in France expressed concern in an open letter to the European Commission regarding the possibility of Brussels reaching a trade agreement with the four countries.
L'UTAP explique les raisons de son refus de l'ALECA
15-May-2019 L'agriculteur européen reçoit un soutien 70 fois plus important que le tunisien, ce qui rend la concurrence impossible. Et l'agriculteur européen a le droit d'entrer en Tunisie pour présenter ses produits alors que l'agriculteur tunisien est tenu d'obtenir un visa.
San Antonio cooks up its own “Green New Deal
The home of the Alamo is considering adopting a Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP), which is the brainchild of SA Climate Ready, an organization dedicated to “building solutions to prepare our city for climate change.” The post San Antonio cooks up its own “Green New Deal appeared first on CFACT.
Does Russia hold the key to long term peace in Korea?
Russia currently does very little trade with North Korea. But this could easily be increased as a reward for DPRK fulfilling its promises to disarm itself of its nuclear weapons. The post Does Russia hold the key to long term peace in Korea? appeared first on The Duran.
The Strange Case of Chrystia Freeland and the Failure of the ‘Super Elite’
Freeland and her ilk have demonstrated their outdated thinking in everything they have set out to achieve since the 2014 coup in Ukraine. The post The Strange Case of Chrystia Freeland and the Failure of the ‘Super Elite’ appeared first on The Duran.
Disguising Hate: How Radical Evangelicals Spread Anti-Islamic Vitriol on Facebook
A small group of radical evangelical Christians is repurposing Facebook pages and PACs to build a coordinated, pro-Trump network that spreads hate and conspiracy theories.
Egypt’s Ramadan 2019 : Racism and body shaming as usual in Prank show
There is no doubt in my mind when Egyptian comedian Shaimaa Seif agreed to appear in a blackface as a Sudanese lady for a prank show in Ramadan , she did not see any problem in that and believed it would bring laughter as usual. Then thousands of Sudanese people slammed her online forcing her to close her Facebook account and official Facebook page and I do not have to bet that till now she may not understand why they are so angry. Shaimaa's bad prank The popular Egyptian comedian had a prank show from couple of years when she was still unknown comedian in B-List Comedy channel wh... more »
White House Web Site Notes That Refusal To Cooperate With Congressional Subpoenas Can Result in Contempt Charges And Prison
“Both chambers of Congress have extensive investigative powers, and may compel the production of evidence or testimony toward whatever end … Continue reading →
Current Apocalypse Forecast
According to the leading expert in Congress, the world will end in the year 2030. Natural Disasters – Our World in Data UN experts had previously slated the end of the world in the year 2020. Mercury News: Search Results … Continue reading →
Secrecy versus sunshine: Efforts to hide government records never stop
Brent Walth, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Government produces millions of pages of records every day: studies, reports, memos, emails, budgets and more. These reports belong to the public, but increasingly, lawmakers are trying to hide them.
Buttigieg's call for universal public service would mark a big departure from historically small volunteer programs
Christopher Staysniak, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, College of the Holy Cross at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
No matter how well-intentioned, volunteers who may be inexperienced can't solve the entrenched and complex social problems low-income communities endure.
Good cop - bad cop
It's mostly a public relations show. The fights between the Dems and Repubs are to a large extent orchestrated to distract the public as the corporate oligarchies (which control both parties) continue to destabilize this country and much of the world. It's call chaos theory. They are fleecing the 99%. In order to keep the public from noticing how corporate capitalism is robbing us all blind the two war parties take turns in power and attack each other mercilessly once the other party is in office. The Democrats go from saying they want peace to pushing wars in Syria, Venezuel... more »
No more weapons for Saudi war in Yemen!
A Saudi Arabian ship sent to pick up weapons in Europe has been hounded by protests along its journey. In France, activists succeeded in preventing it from collecting its cargo claiming the arms could be used against civilians in Yemen.
Allies Split with US Over Iranian Threat as War Worries Mount
Allies Split with US Over Iranian Threat as War Worries Mount by AP, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ British general tells reporters that coalition forces have not detected any issues with Iran-backed forced in Iraq and Syria, drawing rare rebuke from US military and exposing rift. – WASHINGTON — International worries that the Trump administration is sliding toward war …
WordPress Blog Site Deletes Jon Rappoport With NO Warning!!!
My site (socioecohistory.wordpress.com) was taken down around the 2 May 2019 after 10.5 years. Although, I have moved my old blog posts to the new site, most of the links are broken. A lot of the image files I am not able to retrieve/restore. It appears the Illuminist power are elevating their censorship as their …
Russia Just Sold 750,000 AK-203 Rifles: What You Need To Know
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=ak-203&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwip9eCM2JviAhUBVN8KHdRkB7YQ_AUIDigB&biw=1266&bih=561#imgrc=SVWKX5nA-huh0M:] How good is it? *But the deal, signed for a whopping 750,000 AK-203 rifles with 40,000 to be directly imported, is no less significant from the perspective of the Russian arms export business. Would it have been more profitable in the short term to simply sell India 750,000 AK-203’s?* From air defense systems to nuclear submarines, the Soviet Union has enjoyed a longstanding, profitable *defen... more »
Why Sig Sauer's P226 Is Still Considered One of the World's Best
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Lex0083 [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]] She might be old. But... *The P226 was promptly put into extensive environmental trials that simulated the operating environment of SEAL units, including immersion in sand, salt water and mud. Perhaps wary of recruiting another pistol with slide cracking problems, the SEALs put five test pistols each through a thirty-thousand-round endurance test.* For three decades, the U.S. Navy’s Sea Air Land (SEAL) special-forces teams relied on a pistol apart from the rest o... more »
Low-Level Flyers? How Air Force B-52 Bombers Can Skim the Earth
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B-52.jpg] Why would they do that? *These two B-52Hs launched in darkness, filed as KC-135 [aerial tankers] to Diego Garcia, complete with bogus KC-135 crew lists on the … flight plan. Gunners were instructed to leave their radar off, and radar navigators were instructed to use frequencies that KC-135s would use. … After refueling with tankers based in Diego Garcia, these B-52s flew ‘due regard’ (i.e., no flight plan) into the Persian Gulf. …* 160 feet from tip to tail. 185 feet across. 240 tons ... more »
Glock 4th Generation Guns Have Problems: Can They Be Fixed?
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] New is better? As many of you who have read my written articles know by now, I’ve always been an all-steel handgun guy. I’ve never felt inadequate with what I have: a gunsmith-tuned Norc commander 1911 in .45 ACP, a Taurus 689 VR 6-inch in .357 Magnum, and a Rock Island M202 in .38 Special. Having lived in the suburbs for a little under a decade now and working from home, I’ve never felt the need to get a smaller piece for concealed carry, much less one made of plastic. I’ve always had a dislike for plastic guns. But being t... more »
How do you know when a politician is lying? His lips are moving.
I'm not surprised that no-one in the mainstream media seems to be commenting on former Vice-President Joe Biden's latest excuses . . . but I am very disappointed. You may be sure that if a Republican candidate had used the same words, about the same actions, he'd be flayed up one side and down the other for evading the issue. (Let me repeat what I've said many times in these pages: I'm neither Democrat nor Republican. I vote for the person, not the party. As far as I'm concerned, a good person who has the strengths I look for in an individual will get my vote, and I don't care ... more »
Various Thoughts
*Sam Bass* This is one of the few known photographs of Sam Bass (standing at left), taken in Dallas during a cattle drive to Kansas in the summer of 1876. Standing next to him is John E. Gardner, seated are Joel Collins (right) and his brother Joe, who would become Bass’ partners in the richest train robbery in US history. The Bass Gang robbed a Union Pacific train in Big Springs, Nebraska of $60,000 in newly minted twenty dollar gold pieces. One of the best collections of Sam Bass memorabilia is in the City of Roundrock, Texas (LINK) *War Drums?* On 14 May, Iranian Supreme Leader... more »
Tucker Carlson Recognizes the Pathetic State of Pediatric Health in America
By Anne Dachel Someone in the mainstream media actually noticed that something is wrong with our children. On May 9, 2019 Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson editorialized on the state of our children’s health and our elected officials’ failure to... more »
Monsanto Faces Liability for RoundUp in California
Here is the dichotomy of California. Some are protected. Others are thrown under the cable car. Vaccine makers - have NO LIABILITY for injury. None. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Few Americans know this. It's a huge difference. Monsanto hit with staggering... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, May 15, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife guide, parties in São Paulo, bars in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Esperando o Trem (Barra Funda) – This Wednesday, Esperando o Trem will bring a lively roda de samba to Bar do Alemão. Composed of seven virtuous musicians, the […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, May 15, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, May 15, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Sofar Rio @ Mystery Location (Cosme Velho) – Celebrate the ten year anniversary of Sofar Sounds by seeing a unique live performance at a secret location somewhere in Rio’s […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, May 15, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Half of Dallas City Councilmen Reject Bolsonaro’s Visit
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Half of the 14 Dallas city councilmen signed, on Tuesday afternoon, a letter opposing the visit to the city by the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro. Municipal councilors, as they are called in the United States, criticize the Brazilian president’s positions on issues such as LGBT, indigenous, […] The post Half of Dallas City Councilmen Reject Bolsonaro’s Visit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eduardo Bolsonaro Defends Possession of Nuclear Weapons
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – During an event of the Foreign Relations Commission of the House of Representatives, which he chairs, Eduardo Bolsonaro (PSL-SP) defended the possession of nuclear weapons and said that “political correctness” prevents him from speaking openly about the possibility of war with Venezuela. The meeting, on […] The post Eduardo Bolsonaro Defends Possession of Nuclear Weapons appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro to Simplify Protection for Women who are Victims of Violence
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro sanctioned amendments to the Maria da Penha Law of August 7th, 2006. The new version allows for emergency protective measures for women or their dependants in situations of domestic and family violence. The alteration was published in the Official Gazette of the […] The post Bolsonaro to Simplify Protection for Women who are Victims of Violence appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fast-moving fire threatens lives, homes east of Perth
An emergency warning is issued for a blaze burning in the shires of Mundaring and Northam, east of Perth, as firefighters work to protect lives and homes.
”Who Says Violence Doesn’t Solve Anything?” A Review of Radicalized: Four Tales of Our Present Moment by Cory Doctorow
Radicalized presents uncomfortable truths about the neoliberal vise.
Oil Tankers in Port of UAE Report Damages from Explosions, Increasing Chance of War with Iran
Last week, John Bolton, warned Iran “that any attack on United States interests or on those of our allies will be met with unrelenting force.” This apparently was the signal for reporting explosion damage to four oil tankers off the coast of Fujairah.
WordPress Censors Journalist and Vaccine Researcher, Jon Rappoport, By Removing His Blog from the Internet
Jon Rappoport's popular blog, JonRappoport.wordpress.com, was shut down by WordPress without advance notice or explanation. This is forcing him to collect email addresses in order to share his articles by email.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says She Was Just Kidding About the “World Ending in 12 Years”
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez flipped her position on the imminent destruction of the world in 12 years unless Americans accept her radical Green New Deal. She now says the timeline was a joke that Republicans took too literally because they are confused by dry humor and sarcasm.
2020 Dem Candidates Biden and Harris Say the US Has an Obligation to Provide Free Healthcare to Illegal Aliens
Free healthcare is a welfare magnet that will draw even more people to migrate to the US, which is the globalist plan to overwhelm the US economy and bring Americans to their knees begging to be rescued at any cost, including their freedom.
AG Bill Barr Appointed John Durham, a Prosecutor, to Investigate the Origins of the FBI’s Russia Investigation
here is concern that the investigation may extend past the statute of limitations and, thereby, prevent prosecutions, regardless of the findings. Judge Napolitano says the statute for most federal crimes is five years. Much of that has already passed.
Georgetown Study Explores Privilege and Race in Educational Outcomes
Recent headlines have revealed that money matters more than brains in getting some privileged teens into top universities, but a new report from researchers at Georgetown University found that socioeconomic disparity has long-term effects, far beyond the college years.
How Deep Is Boeing’s Hole?
A favorite saying of famed short seller David Einhorn is, "No matter how bad it looks, it's worse.". This appears particularly true of Boeing these days.
"In Brazen Act Of Aggression, Iran Deploys Its Country Right Next To Our Aircraft Carrier"
*"In Brazen Act Of Aggression,* * Iran Deploys Its Country Right Next To Our Aircraft Carrier"* by The Babylon Bee PERSIAN GULF - "In what’s being called a dangerous act of aggression, the country of Iran has deployed its country right next to the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which was just minding its own business in the Persian Gulf. “It is clear that Iran wants war,” said National Security Advisor John Bolton. “Our carrier strike group was just off on a pleasure cruise on the other side of the world, and Iran insisted on placing its country right next to it.”“We will... more »
Sunrise Of Sirius - Written by the Dark Knight
*Sunrise over Sirus* Morison's cargo ship was destroyed today. His loyal crew burned down together with it. They fought to the last, refusing to surrender, shredded by frigate cannons in Sirius's Prime lower orbit. He was now stranded here; a weapons trader without the means to procure merchandise and with a pocket full of credits that he couldn't use. Those damned pirate clans! The bastards, he suspected were getting plenty of help from the Taz'aran Empire and now, after the destruction of his starship, Morison was sure of it! The holes-for-ears were selling supplies to the Clanne... more »
Politicians escape hell and return their campaigns to traditional values
The dying days of the federal election campaign are bringing with them a return to where it all started for the major parties, as they make their final pitches to voters.
Jane Goodall calls for greater action on climate change ahead of federal election
World-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall weighs in to Australia's federal election campaign, calling on the nation and its leaders to take greater action on climate change.
Award-winning author barred from boarding Qantas flight with disability support dog
Acclaimed writer Fiona Wright is told she won't be able to board a Qantas flight with her disability support dog, as the organisation she works with doesn't have the right accreditation.
DRACONIAN CLIMATE CHANGE AGENDA : Back To The Medieval Green World
“Giving society cheap, abundant energy would be the equivalent of giving an idiot child a machine gun.” – Prof Paul Ehrlich, Stanford University/Royal Society fellow “Isn’t the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn’t it our responsibility to bring that about?” – Maurice Strong, founder of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) *** GEOLOGIST Viv Forbes on what […]
OPCW suppressed report that found gas cylinders in Douma were planted at the scene (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 168. The post OPCW suppressed report that found gas cylinders in Douma were planted at the scene (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Labor wants to get rid of Anglo Saxon farmers and replace them with Chinese tenants
by Andrew Mackinnon Thanks a lot for reminding me of the machinations of the Labor Party. Since I share your contempt for the Labor Party and since this website posts comments made in good faith without censoring them like the mainstream media, it’s my great pleasure to share my perspective on your comment. The Labor […]
Jihadists bomb Christian school kids in Syria
Shorten said he will allow another 50,000 Muslims into Australia if he is elected. Remember the Muslim vote controls 15 federal electorates across Sydney and Melbourne. The Liberals are nearly as corrupt on immigration Breitbart News by Thomas D Williams The Islamists who launched the missiles belong to the terror group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which […]
Lost in translation
Forgive me for going back to One Day in Gaza. I’m no Mastermind, but this topic covers both my specialist subjects. 1) The BBC’s bias against Israel, 2) The psychological manipulation of emotions through film. This is also covered on David Collier’s blog, in the Jewish press and over on Harry’s Place, where Marc Goldberg focuses on the controversial translation of the (audio) “Yehud” to “Israeli”. This is not the first time the BBC has sanctioned this translation. In Lyse Doucet’s Children of Gaza’ film,: “Israel is massacring us” says a boy, according to the subtitles, but what ... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 14th May 2019
TonyfromOz at Video: An Asian Immigrant Switches to Trump – PA Pundits – International - 20 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 […]
Brazil Second Fastest Growing App Market Worldwide
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Adjust, the Berlin-based mobile measurement and fraud prevention company, said in its annual Global App Trends report that Indonesia, Brazil, and South Korea are the fastest-growing countries when it comes to app market growth. Adjust’s report is based on anonymized data collected over 2018 and across the […] The post Brazil Second Fastest Growing App Market Worldwide appeared first on The Rio Times.
Drug Trafficking Main Reason for Arrests in São Paulo
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Last year, 41,687 people were caught in the act of trafficking, representing 33 percent, or one third, of all 123,765 arrests of this nature accounted for in the São Paulo municipalities, considering all criminal denominations. According to data provided by Governor João Doria’s (PSDB) administration, the […] The post Drug Trafficking Main Reason for Arrests in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Government Wants Big Debtors to Pay up Finally
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed that the federal government had submitted a bill to the National Congress with the primary objective of recovering R$4 billion per year, with the hardening of the debt collection system from significant debtors. The proposal seeks to reinforce the collection of […] The post Government Wants Big Debtors to Pay up Finally appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Studies Reduction of Cigarette Tax to Curb Smuggling
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – By the end of June, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) should decide on a tax reduction on cigarettes manufactured in Brazil. In March, an ordinance signed by Minister Sérgio Moro established a working group to assess whether tax changes would help “reduce the consumption of low-quality foreign […] The post Brazil Studies Reduction of Cigarette Tax to Curb Smuggling appeared first on The Rio Times.
F-111 Aardvark: The Air Force Premier Strike Plane (Until the F-15 Came Along)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: By USN - U.S. Navy cited as source [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3513284] A real killer? *The F-111 also received the AN/AVQ-26 Pave Tack targeting pod, a device that combined a laser designator with an IR camera. It allowed the aircraft to self-designate targets for attack with laser-guided munitions. The Pave Tack was used to great effect during Operation Desert Storm to destroy individual tanks with accurate hits from laser-guided bombs.* The F-111 Aardvark was the U.S. Air Force’s premier strike ... more »
Sig vs. Sig: Sig Sauer's P226 Gun vs. P229 (Who Wins?)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-MISSOURI-SHOOTING-GM1EABQ0KRE01.html] We have a few ideas. In the first four rounds of our Handgun Showdown series, we’ve been comparing different Glock pistols, then in round 5 we compared two Saturday Night Specials both manufactured by Cobra Enterprises. Today we’re taking a look at two SIG Sauer pistols: the full-size SIG P226 and the compact SIG P229, both modular pistols that can be chambered for the same three handgun calibers 9mm, .357 SIG and .40 S&W and popular among law enforcement... more »
Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Is Going to Get a Massive Refit
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The Russian Navy is refusing to throw in the towel. The years have not been kind to Russia’s sole, geriatric aircraft carrier. Followed by billowing *black smoke* and massive tugboats wherever it goes, Admiral Kuznetsov has long been an object of derision in the defense commentary sphere. The* usual sense of levity* accompanying *Admiral Kuznetsov* coverage turned to tragedy in 2018, when a 70-ton crane smashed into the carrier’s hull. Almost as devastating as the considerable damage to the carrier itself was the loss of PD-50, Kuznetsov’s floatin... more »
The Sneaky Way the Navy Is Getting More Aircraft Carriers (with F-35s)
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin F. Davella III)] Think light aircraft carriers. As the Marines in recent years began replacing old AV-8Bs and other jets with "fifth-generation" F-35s, planners dusted off the "Harrier carrier" concept and rebranded it as the "Lightning carrier." Other naval experts simply refer to the Harrier and Lightning carriers as "light carriers." The U.S. Navy is beginning to deploy its nine amphibious assault ships with large numbers of fixed-wing F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters, ... more »
There is no Carbon Pollution Effect: The Proof
Originally posted on reality: The table shows the average temperature at the 1000 millibar pressure level (sea level) for the Southern Hemisphere for the last seven decades. The warmest decade is marked in red and the coolest in blue. The warmest decade in January occurred in 1979-1988. The failure to warm indicates that the much…
New Transparency Project Finds Glyphosate in Top Selling Organic Pea Protein Products
The Detox Project, working in coordination with Mamavation, are set to test thousands of best-selling products over the next 2 years to uncover the truth about the levels of pesticides in our food and supplements, it was announced on Tuesday. The first category targeted in the ‘What is Really in Our Food and Supplements‘ project […] The post New Transparency Project Finds Glyphosate in Top Selling Organic Pea Protein Products appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
BRITISH GOVERNMENT PASSES THE BUCK TO SWEDEN WHERE THE MILITARY OFFENCE EXCLUSION PROTECTS JULIAN ASSANGE FROM EXTRADITION TO THE US
By John Helmer, Moscow The Swedish Government’s decision that there is “still probable cause” for Julian Assange to be tried for a sexual offence committed against a sleeping woman nine years ago is a political gift to the British Government. London lawyers specializing in extradition cases say it is now up to Home Secretary Sajid […]
The House Now Has A Constitutional Duty to Impeach Trump
Donald Trump is causing a constitutional crisis with his blanket refusal to respond to any... more »
24 farmers injured as UT police use sticks, water cannons to break stir
15-May-2019 Hundreds of farmers from Punjab, under the banner of the Kisan-Mazdoor Sangharsh committee, were lathi-charged and faced water cannons by UT police.
Cleaning Out The Nutters: Paul Keating, China And Australia’s Security Establishment
Inimitable to a fault, former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating had been fairly quiet on his party’s policies till an impromptu press intervention last week. Catching two journalists of the ABC off-guard, Keating took little time to land a few blows against Australia’s foreign and domestic intelligence security officers. They […]
Bayer’s Monsanto Unit Slapped with $2 Billion Blowout Verdict Awarded to Couple with Cancer
Bayer, which bought Monsanto for $63 billion nearly a year ago, just lost the third trial over claims its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. A jury in Oakland, California awarded more than $2 billion in punitive damages to a husband and wife.
Shock photos Show that Agenda 21 Affordable Housing Is Soviet Style Mass Housing for the Serfs
95% of land in America is undeveloped, yet there is a housing shortage that is due to the government blocking building on it, creating an artificial scarcity. Due to limited space, hi-rise units are being built vertically instead of expanding outward.
Aged care residents sedated so they don't annoy staff, royal commission hears
A nurse tells the Royal Commission into Aged Care says nursing home residents are often chemically sedated "so they're not annoying you" — something she says is unacceptable.
Actor who called out alleged Hollywood elite pedophiles and many other known ‘conspiracies’, commits suicide publicly
42 year old Isaac Kappy’s suicide comes on the heels of an ominous and lengthy Instagram post Monday he captioned, “Beware the man has nothing to lose, for he has nothing to protect.” His post included, “See the light in others … This lesson has come too late for me, but perhaps it can inspire you. I […] The post Actor who called out alleged Hollywood elite pedophiles and many other known ‘conspiracies’, commits suicide publicly appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dr. Maynard Murray M.D. and Sea Eergy Agriculture
This particular meme is now been revived. i have alluded to it several times due to my exposure back in the early 80's. we now have a commercial supplier. I would go a step further and soak a charge of bio-char in the solution to fully mineralize the bio-char. that way the adsorbed minerals can not be washed away. The charged bio char can be applied in hills or in established crop rows.. *Dr. Maynard Murray M.D. Sea Energy Agriculture is the discovery of Maynard Murray MD,a biochemist, research scientist and medical doctor specializing in ENT m... more »
Raspberry Cordial
We grew raspberries. Everyday we would well freshly picked fruit directly to our markets. surplus that could not be sold was first converted to jam and once we had a years supply we then used the balance to produce a mild raspberry vinegar. wine was to hard to do. We did it by adding some sugar, likely a couple cups for a gallon or so of berries. Once boiled, we strained out the juice. This natural sweetened raspberry juice was then allowed to ferment in the cool cellar forever. This produces a good vinegar. We drank this all winter by sharply diluting it in water. There ... more »
Oh, No, Not Knotweed!
I would not get that excited. It happens to make great goat fodder. With goats, an infestation can be hammered down as can other invasives. We are certainly going there anyway. Goats are now been used and the herds will expand as landowners want the land cleared to use. Certainly urban areas are paying well for the service and we are seeing road work as well. Insects may allow a permanent solution. but i would not count on that.. *We are only beginning to understand knotweed’s ecological impacts. Animation by Lisa Larson-Walker. Photos by Chris Clor/Getty Images, Image Sour... more »
Mexcaltitán de Uribe, Mexico
[image: The brine pool's "shore" and surface ripples beneath the Gulf of Mexico.] We have good reason to suspect that the meme of organized societies came by way of the sea borne Atlantean civilization. These trade factories readily inspired indigenous societies to organize as well. Of course, if an organized society already existed then an advanced Atlantean society would easily fit in. This place is were it should be and we are seeing sister sites all over now. I suspect that the shut down of Atlantean mining in Lake superior led to a population movement south and this may ... more »
'We gonna be a family': Man who got teenager pregnant and tried to bribe her with car jailed
A Canberra man who tried to bribe a pregnant teenager into keeping silent about the fact he was her baby's father is jailed for child sex and assault charges.
Raelene Boyle continues fight to be recognised as real winner of 1972 Olympics race
There are fresh calls for Australian athletes who lost to East German competitors suspected of doping to be recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
China's economy hit the brakes even before the new Trump tariffs
Having stabilised earlier in the year, China's domestic and export economies have again got the wobbles, prompting speculation another round of stimulus will be needed before the new US tariffs bite.
Officer guilty of tasering innocent driver during random breath test
A Perth police officer who was caught on camera tasering a motorist during a random breath test in Fremantle is found guilty of common assault.
Man sentenced to life in jail over 'savage attack' and murder of Townsville man
A north Queensland man has been sentenced to life behind bars after he was found guilty of murdering 25-year-old Michael McCabe almost four years ago.
Man accused of drowning wife seemed 'unfazed' when paramedics arrived, court hears
A man accused of murdering his wife, who used a wheelchair, by throwing her into a pond seemed "quite calm" and "unfazed" when emergency crews arrived, a court hears.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Tonight's meme is offered in the context of what the misogynistic, scared little mentally defective repug molemen (and a few female accomplices) of Republican legislatures in now third world shithole states like Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio have been doing in recent weeks to brutally suppress women and crush their right to reproductive health care and the freedom of choice. The most heinous such legislation has just been signed into law by fascist Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, the former Georgia Secretary of Election Theft.
F-35 jets will soon be on Russia’s western border: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – Poland will likely be the next foreign country to purchase the U.S.-made F-35 stealth fighter, The Aviationist reported. The NATO member, which is located west of Russia, is seeking to acquire the Lockheed Martin stealth fighter by 2024, Jacek Siminski at The Aviationist reported. The Aviationist’s report coincides with the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels kill 6 civilians in new attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebel forces in rural Aleppo fired several artillery shells and rockets towards the Nayrab Refugee Camp that has been home to thousands of Palestinians for decades. According to a local source in Aleppo, the rebel attack resulted in the death of six civilians, with another eleven seriously wounded. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China’s first domestically-made aircraft carrier nearly ready for service
A full year has passed since China’s second aircraft carrier, or the first domestically made, the Type 001A, conducted its first sea trial, leading analysts to suggest the ship might soon officially join the country’s naval service. Their prediction is based on the experience of the country’s first carrier, the Liaoning, which took a little more […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force unleashes massive attack over northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – Just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin completed his phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Russian Air Force began a massive assault on the jihadist positions in northwestern Syria. According to a military source in Hama city, the Russian Air Force began their attack during the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Direct meetings allegedly taking place between Syrian, Turkish military officials: Assad
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:35 A.M.) – Direct meetings between Syrian and Turkish military officials are taking place, Mehmut Yuva, a Syrian academic of Turkish origin at the University of Damascus, said on May 11th. Citing Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad as his source, Yuva said the Syrian and Turkish military and intelligence officers are negotiating a way […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-led Coalition on high alert over ‘imminent threats’ in Iraq
The US-led coalition is on high alert as it monitors credible threats to American forces in Iraq, US Central Command spokesman Bill Urban said in a statement. “OIR [Operation Inherent Resolve] is now at a high level of alert as we continue to closely monitor credible and possibly imminent threats to US forces in Iraq,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-13
This is a summary of 20 AMN articles on the following subjects: Latakia, Syria, Hama, Idlib, Venezuela, Aegean, Mediterranean, Turkey, Assange, Sweden, Saudi, US, India, Pakistan, Syira, Iran, Israel, Kabani, Russia, Baghdadi, ISIS, Libya, UAE, Lebanon. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Turkey, Gulf, Lebanon, Iran, Middleeast, Palestine, North-Africa Let us know how you […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
RIP, Battlecruisers: Russia is Sending Two Of Its Biggest Warships to the Scraper
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=kirov+class&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwip1p-i1pviAhVjUd8KHZ7IAv8Q_AUIDygC&cshid=1557859404360000&biw=1266&bih=561#imgrc=7Vg0cUOki8oQRM:] And we can tell you why. *According to Izvestia, the Kremlin might just decommission Kuznetsov rather than spend the money to acquire a new dry-dock, move an existing dock or the carrier or find some other way of repairing the aging, unreliable and accident-prone flattop.* The Russian navy reportedly has decided *to dismantle* two laid-up *Kirov*-class nuclear batt... more »
Glock vs. Glock: Can 3rd Generation Glocks Out Perform 4th Gen?
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: A gun owner displays a Glock 20, 10 mm Auto pistol in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader] We take a look. A friend of mine asked me once, “What are the the first two words that come to mind when you hear the word ‘Glock’?” I said, “Reliability, perfection.” Up until today I’m not sure if I really should have said that second word. But it’s on Glock’s logo, and I’m a very visual person. Glocks are without a doubt some of the most reliable firearms in the world. Several countries’ military and law enforcement use... more »
A Drop in the Murder Rate is Welcome News, but Alarming Facts Remain
Column by Scott Salmon RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian cities – and especially Rio de Janeiro – have a reputation for being dangerous places. It is a reputation well-deserved. Until recently Brazil was home to 17 of the world’s 50 most homicidal cities and the world’s twelfth highest national homicide rate – worse than […] The post A Drop in the Murder Rate is Welcome News, but Alarming Facts Remain appeared first on The Rio Times.
Countrywide Protest in Defense of Education
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Parents, students and professors of dozens of private schools across the country decided to support the work stoppage this Wednesday, May 15, in defense of education. In São Paulo, according to Sinpro-SP (the union of private school teachers), at least 25 schools will have their […] The post Countrywide Protest in Defense of Education appeared first on The Rio Times.
Each Brazilian Dumps over 41 Kilos of Food Annually
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil discards almost 37 million tonnes of organic waste per year, essentially food leftovers. This is almost 50 percent of all the garbage collected in the country. In a family of three, this amount comes close to 130 kilos. “This is not something that is […] The post Each Brazilian Dumps over 41 Kilos of Food Annually appeared first on The Rio Times.
Man accused of drowning wife seemed 'unphased' when paramedics arrived, court hears
A man accused of murdering his wife, who used a wheelchair, by throwing her into a pond seemed "quite calm" and "unphased" when emergency crews arrived, a court hears.
San Francisco becomes first US city to ban police using facial recognition
In a city teeming with tech innovation and home to Twitter, Airbnb and Uber, the local government votes to bans police and other departments from using the technology, which advocates say is a serious threat to civil liberties.
Knife-wielding man shot by police outside busy Sydney train station
A man is shot outside Campbelltown station, in Sydney's south-west, after repeatedly pulling a knife on police while students from a nearby high school made their way home.
Claude Monet's Meules sells for $160 million at auction
One of the few paintings in Claude Monet's celebrated Haystacks series that still remains in private hands sells at auction for $US110.7 million ($160 million), setting a record for an impressionist work.
Millions of voters run small businesses – so what do they want this election?
A lower corporate tax rate and the increased instant asset write-off are some of the sweeteners specifically targeted at wooing small businesses, but owners have their own wish lists.
Ducks waddling through peak-hour traffic get police escort to safety
Watch as a family of ducks caught on traffic cameras receive a police escort as they waddle across Brisbane's busy Gateway Motorway during the morning rush.
Palmer's policies come in at 177 vague words
Days out from the election, the United Australia Party has offered few policy details to Australian voters despite bombarding them with advertisements for months, writes Rafael Epstein.
Newcastle-born Overwatch composer still loves performing — even with a billion-dollar game
A Newcastle musician who once harboured dreams of stardom as a guitarist now writes music for Blizzard Entertainment titles World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm and Overwatch.
Olive Downs mine may impact koala habitat the size of Sydney Harbour
A new Queensland coal mine, about the same size as Adani's controversial project, did not draw opposition from environmentalists during the approval process, despite the possibility an expansive koala habitat the size of Sydney Harbour may be cleared.
Middle East Madness: Are Drone Attacks False Flags or Iranian Provocations?
TruNews Streamed live 5 hours ago Today on TRUNEWS we discuss how the two alleged attacks on Saudi oil assets could be part of a false flag operation to start a world war with Iran and its allies. Rick Wiles, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart, Kerry Kinsey. Airdate: 5/14/19 end
Central Banks Know The Dollar’s Deteriorating w/ David Moadel
SilverDoctors Published on May 14, 2019 Thanks for watching this Silver Doctors Interview. Share your thoughts below and make sure to click the subscribe button to join the Silver Doctors Community. Today’s guest, David Moadel, joins us to share his thoughts on the financial markets, the United States – China trade war and the importance …
DOJ to Probe ‘Spying’ on Trump Campaign
RT America Published on May 14, 2019 Attorney General Bill Barr has tapped Connecticut’s chief prosecutor US attorney John Durham to begin a probe into any impropriety or illegality in FBI’s surveillance of the Trump campaign prior to his election in 2016. Conservative commentator Steve Malzberg and political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson join Scottie Nell …
American Media Dangerously Poisons US-Russia Relations
RT America Published on May 14, 2019 Rick Sanchez reiterates his challenge to the New York Times to send someone to explain its lazy and xenophobic attack on RT America’s coverage of 5G technology issues and to answer for the Times’ own links to Verizon. He then reports on US State Sec. Mike Pompeo’s timely …
Gen. Rangel urge overthrow of Maduro
Venezuelan General Rangel (shown) says that he lived in Cuba for six years, which helped him “grasp the reality of all that the Cuban people live, the Cuban people who have been subjected to the yoke of the Castro-communist dictatorship for over 60 years. They live in conditions of poverty that they blame on the embargo and it is false,” he says of the Cubans. “They have created a cocoon for those at the top of the Castro Communist regime that does not allow the resources of the country, which are many, to trickle down to the Cuban state.” Rangel goes on to accuse the Castro reg... more »
Further Evidence US Attacked Syria Based on False Flag
*May 15, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Further evidence has emerged indicating that the alleged 2018 Douma, Syria chemical attack was staged by US-backed militants, not the Syrian government. With the US plotting war from South America to the South China Sea, understanding how US-backed militants staged the attack, allowing the Western media to sell US military intervention to the global public based on a lie - will help guard against similarly staged attacks in the near future. Recent revelations mean the US not only falsely accused Damascus of having carried out the attack - b... more »
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE Russia and the United States voiced hope for better ties including working together in Syria, but tensions were laid bare in a clash over election meddling https://t.co/q3wwxdZFyS pic.twitter.com/9PxdWQV0lA — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 14, 2019 U.S. lawmakers lament: 'All of us are in the dark over here' on Iran https://t.co/3JiCFkQMEm pic.twitter.com/dKsESD7Xzx — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 15, 2019 Venezuela crisis: More opposition lawmakers accused of treason https://t.co/GC2pqoSiCC — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 14, 2019 US targets $300B of Chinese goods f... more »
Ag committee again clears way for Senate to confirm Brashears for USDA
The nomination of Mindy Brashears, currently deputy under secretary for food safety, to be the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety was reported favorably Tuesday out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The last to serve as the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety was Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, who left the... Continue Reading
Anatomy of a food recall: The background and the bottom line
Contributed Editor’s note: This article was published by the Penn State Extension Service and is reprinted here with permission. It seems we hear about food recalls more frequently. To understand what is happening let’s look at food recalls in terms of responsible government agencies, causes, classifications and regulations. Government agencies The U.S. Food and Drug... Continue Reading
Hepatitis cases linked to turmeric food supplements in Italy
Two cases of hepatitis have been associated with a brand of turmeric food supplements, according to Italian health authorities. The Istituto Superiore di Sanità (National Institute of Health/ISS) reported that two types of turmeric food supplements of the company Ni.va. Di Destro Franco and Masetto Loretta S.n.c., based in Via Padova 56, Vigonza have been... Continue Reading
Most Germans have heard of Salmonella but not Campylobacter
Less than a third of people in Germany have heard of Campylobacter, according to a survey by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). Campylobacter, the most common bacterial pathogen of diarrheal diseases, was better known than last year, but still only 28 percent of people had heard of it. From 2012 to 2016,... Continue Reading
The U.S. Navy Has Begun Work On A New Generation Of Attack Submarines
The nation’s newest and most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine and the lead ship of its class, PCU Virginia (SSN 774) returns to the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard following the successful completion of its first voyage in open seas called "alpha" sea trials. July 30, 2004 ( Wikipedia) *Warrior Maven: **Navy Starts Work on "Breakthrough" New Attack Submarine for 2030s* *The Navy has begun work on a new generation of attack submarines with never-before-seen weapons, quieting technology* The Navy has begun work on a new generation of attack submarines with never-bef... more »
F-35s Will Soon Be Right on Russia's Border
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christine Groening)] They are heading to Poland. *The Polish air force should operate the best aircraft in the world, Duda said.* It looks like Poland will be getting the F-35. The eastern European country and NATO member is skipping its usual competitive process in order to acquire the Lockheed Martin stealth fighter as early as 2024, *according to* Jacek Siminski at The Aviationist. *This first appeared in April 2019.* Mariusz Błaszczak, the head of the Polish defense ministry, in February 2019 sig... more »
Russia's Su-27 Fighter: NATO Hates This Jet (And For Good Reasons)
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: Alex Layzell from Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]] Bad blood. *In June 2014, Kaliningrad Su-27s again flew within 30 feet of a Swedish spy plane. The Su-27s have also tangled with Swedish Gripen fighters and French Mirage jets. The Flankers have repeatedly intercepted, and occasionally endangered, American RC-135s.* On June 9, 2017, examples of all three of the U.S. Air Force’s heavy bombers — the swing-wing B-1, the stealthy B-2 and the lumbering B-52 — gathered in intern... more »
Brazil Cuts Growth Forecast and Seeks Supplementary Funding
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s government will cut its forecast for 2019 economic growth below 2 percent from the current 2.2 percent, and seek supplementary funding of around R$248 (US$63) billion from state-run BNDES development bank to meet current expenditure, Economy Ministry officials said on Tuesday. Waldery Rodrigues, special secretary to the […] The post Brazil Cuts Growth Forecast and Seeks Supplementary Funding appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ex-president Michel Temer and Coronel Lima to be Released
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) decided this Tuesday to release former President Michel Temer (MDB) and João Baptista Lima Filho, known as Coronel Lima, from custody. The ruling was set to take effect within hours, with conditions of release including the freezing of Temer’s assets and […] The post Ex-president Michel Temer and Coronel Lima to be Released appeared first on The Rio Times.
Picture Of The Day
An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Red Sea. Dan Snow/U.S. Navy/via REUTERS *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Editor's Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
May 15th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #846
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 →
Wednesday May 15th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Devin Nunes Discusses Importance of Russia Narrative Origination….
Devin Nunes appears on Fox News to discuss why the origin of the Russia narrative is important. The scale and scope of the fraudulent construct is now a strongly enmeshed narrative, toxic to the systems of cohesive government: . If … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Foy Vance, "Make It Rain"
Foy Vance, "Make It Rain"
China-US Trade War Heats Up: 3 Reasons It Won’t Cool Down Anytime Soon
Why the US and China are gridlocked on trade.
What happened to Biblical government?
by Brent Melville With government and elections on many people’s minds this week, is it possible for epistles written two millennia ago to be relevant to this topic today? It’s not hard to find discussion somewhere on the topic of “biblical government” as referenced by St Paul in his letter to the Romans and his […]
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "My Orchid Spirit (Extragalactic)"
Liquid Mind, "My Orchid Spirit (Extragalactic)"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Gorgeous spiral galaxy NGC 3521 is a mere 35 million light-years away, toward the constellation Leo. Relatively bright in planet Earth's sky, NGC 3521 is easily visible in small telescopes but often overlooked by amateur imagers in favor of other Leo spiral galaxies, like M66 and M65. It's hard to overlook in this colorful cosmic portrait, though. *Click image for larger size.* Spanning some 50,000 light-years the galaxy sports characteristic patchy, irregular spiral arms laced with dust, pink star forming regions, and clusters of young, blue stars. Remarkably, this deep image also ... more »
"Maybe..."
“Maybe we like the pain. Maybe we're wired that way. Because without it, I don't know; maybe we just wouldn't feel real. What's that saying? Why do I keep hitting myself with a hammer? Because it feels so good when I stop...” - "Grey's Anatomy"
"Combating Emotional Vampires"
*"Combating Emotional Vampires"* by Dr. Judith Orloff "Relationships are always an energy exchange. To stay feeling our best, we must ask ourselves: Who gives us energy? Who saps it? It's important to be surrounded by supportive, heart-centered people who make us feel safe and secure. It's equally important to pinpoint the emotional vampires, who, whether they intend to or not, leech our energy. To protect your sensitivity, it's imperative to name and combat these emotional vampires. They're everywhere: coworkers, neighbors, family, and friends. In Energy Psychiatry I've treated a ... more »
Chet Raymo, “Thinking Like A Tortoise”
*“Thinking Like A Tortoise”* by Chet Raymo “The average lifespan in a hunter-gatherer society is 32 years. If you think you'd like the simplicity and ecological integrity of a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, be sure to take your mobile phone and not wander too far away from a hospital. Culture, medical and biological science in particular, changed things dramatically. A century-and-a-half ago life expectancy at birth was 50 years, with child mortality being the most significant limiting factor. By the time I was born, life expectancy at birth was pushing 70 years, with the age-range 14-... more »
Does The U.S. Have A Russian Made S-300 Anti-Aircraft System In It's Possession?
Пусковые установки и машины управления системы ПВО С-300 на американском полигоне. Фото @border9999 pic.twitter.com/wBgK35JiPo — Ivan O'Gilvi (@o_gilvi) May 12, 2019 *RT: **Satellite images of 'Russian S-300 in US' spark guessing game * Satellite photos that purport to show Soviet-made S-300PT air defense systems at a US military site have surfaced online, prompting various theories about how and why they ended up there. The speculations began after an image of what appear to be two 5P85PT launchers on semi-trailers and a 30N6 fire control system were posted online by a military ... more »
The Poet: William Stafford, "Ask Me"
*"Ask Me"* "Some time when the river is ice ask me mistakes I have made. Ask me whether what I have done is my life. Others have come in their slow way into my thought, and some have tried to help or to hurt: ask me what difference their strongest love or hate has made. I will listen to what you say. You and I can turn and look at the silent river and wait. We know the current is there, hidden, and there are comings and goings from miles away that hold the stillness exactly before us. What the river says, that is what I say." - William Stafford
New Catholic school model sees students avoid exams, and teaching unions are worried
At a school in Western Sydney, a new model of education has students choosing what they want to learn and avoiding exams, but teaching unions say it comes at a cost to the public system.
'No kids, no pets, no cooking bacon': Byron Bay boom pushing out locals
Byron Bay is now the most expensive place in Australia to buy a house, and lifelong locals who don't own property now fear they will be edged out of town.
NBA All-Star Ben Simmons commits to the Boomers in World Cup boost
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has announced he will play for the Boomers in upcoming events, giving the Aussies a massive boost ahead of September's basketball World Cup.
Bourke St terrorist's brother admits planning separate CBD attack
The brother of the killer who stabbed cafe owner Sisto Malaspina on Melbourne's Bourke Street pleads guilty to trying to buy a gun to prepare for a terrorist attack.
How the federal election will change Australia's response to industrial relations
After years of snail-paced wage growth, many Australian households are feeling the pinch. So what are the major parties promising to change that?
Harriet Wran fined and placed on community corrections order
The daughter of former NSW premier Neville Wran avoids jail after pleading guilty to carrying ice in early April, two years after she was released for her role in the murder of a Sydney drug dealer.
Horse 'bright as a button' after being rescued from mud pit
A vet, his parents and a band of volunteers perform the delicate operation of rescuing a horse which found itself stuck in mud in a paddock at a property south of Adelaide.
Woman pleads not guilty over fatal Sydney school crash
Maha Al-Shennag pleads not guilty to manslaughter after allegedly crashing her car into a primary school classroom in Sydney's south west, killing two children.
Labor's capital gains tax plan a 'bigger impact' on house prices than negative gearing: economist
Labor's planned changes to negative gearing may be attracting all the attention, but at least one high-profile economist thinks its proposal to halve the capital gains tax discount will have an even bigger effect on property prices.
'It wasn't a big deal': Politician admits to STI to reduce stigma
Tara Cheyne says she was diagnosed with chlamydia at age 21, while moving to improve sexual health outreach and raise awareness in Canberra.
Are the major parties doing enough for our elderly when it comes to aged care?
Aged care advocates say policy, regulatory and funding systems have not kept pace with the changing needs and expectations of the growing number of older Australians.
Australia's first private university, founded by Alan Bond, marks 30 years on the Gold Coast
There was plenty of controversy surrounding Alan Bond's dream of opening a private university. But the Gold Coast institution weathered the storm, and is looking back on 30 years of history.
Police name Sydney man killed in midair seaplane collision in Alaska
Police confirm Australian man Simon Bodie is among the six dead after two sightseeing planes collided in midair off the coast of Alaska. The passengers were guests from a cruise ship touring the area.
Democrats’ Newest Line: Break Up Or Regulate Facebook
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By Julia A Seymour ~ In order to win the hearts and votes of liberals everywhere, Democratic presidential candidates are now saying that they will break up or regulate Facebook. After Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes wrote an May 9 op-ed calling for Facebook to be broken up and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to be removed, Democrats started […]
Feel Free To Exhale
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By Craig Rucker ~ Global warming campaigners aren’t very good at being green. There’s their bird and bat chopping wind turbines, lifeless fields covered over by solar panel silicone, and generating electricity by grinding trees into pellets and burning them as “renewable” biomass. Then there’s their demonization of CO2, the gas you just exhaled. CO2 […]
The Phantom Foe
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A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Missile attacks from Gaza are part of the Iranian proxy war against Israel. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
An Electoral Strategy For Democratic Activists... But NOT For The Faint Of Heart
*Rep. X is in this photo of Republicans pretending to be Democrats* I was invited to join a conference call yesterday with a group of committed activists in a red district with an ultra-right-wing Democratic congressmember, who I will refer to as X, so as not to give anything away I was asked to not write about yet. X, a freshman, immediately joined the Blue Dog and New Dems and has a ghastly (F) voting record already. X opposes everything progressive, period. The only case to be made for X is that X is better than a Republican-- in other words, the DCCC's very favorite strategy: vo... more »
Trey Gowdy Discusses Barr, Durham, Steele Dossier and Brennan -vs- Comey…
Trey Gowdy appears on Fox News to discuss the current ‘investigative’ status and reports of Brennan -vs- Comey on the use of the Steele Dossier within the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment or ICA. Gowdy is one of the few people, … Continue reading →
Is Russia's S-400 Anti-Missile System Really That Good?
An S-400 air defence missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim airbase to provide security of the Russian air group's flights in Syria. © Dmitriy Vinogradov / Sputnik *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *The U.S. Air Force Fears for Its F-15s and F-35s vs. Russia's S-400. But . . .* *Moscow isn't so confident. Here's why.* The United States and other nations worry that Russia’s sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles will deny the skies to Western aircraft. Too bad some Russians aren’t so confident. A Russian military expert warns that air defense missile systems, li...more »
I Am Not A Fan Of America’s 46th President
The American political landscape is complicated. The last I checked there was some other bloke in the White House calling the shots, and now all of a sudden everyone’s taking orders from John Bolton. To be perfectly honest, I don’t even remember the US having […]
X-Bolt: Why This Rifle Might Be the Best You Can Shoot
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: Browning] Or not? You make the call. *What you need to know. * The X-Bolt Max Long Range, as the name clearly suggests, is designed for long range shooting and is built appropriately for the task. *This first appeared in March 2019.* The rifle comes installed with a stainless steel fluted heavy sporter barrel, and features a threaded muzzle brake at the end to help reduce recoil. It also features a ⅝”-24 TPI suppressor thread, making it suppressor ready right out of the box. The end of the Composite Max stock features spaces that allow you ... more »
China Is Not Interested In Nuclear Disarmament
DF-5B ICBM *Washington Free Beacon*:* China’s Great Nuclear Wall* Essay: Beijing's opaque approach to arms control obscures the growing threat of its nuclear arsenal When it comes to nuclear arms control, China is great at playing hard to get. Beijing is the elusive beauty, a difficult but attractive target for those who seek nuclear disarmament. Powerful yet mysterious, shrouding its nuclear program in a haze of opacity, the Chinese government never actually gives its pursuers what they want. And China knows that only makes them more interested. Indeed, Beijing leads on its suito... more »
US House Oversight Chair Elijah Cummings Seeks Copies of Gag Orders on Trump White House Staff
US House Oversight Committee Chair US Congressman “Cummings Seeks Copies of Gag Orders on White House Staff May 14, 2019 … Continue reading →
'Water is Life' Political Prisoners Honored During International Human Rights Testimony
Leoyla Cowboy in Jamaica. Photo by Brenda Norrell International Human Rights Commission hears of NO DAPL Political Prisoners, with a Statement from Red Fawn, in Jamaica "The only gun that was brought into camp was by Heath Harmon, an FBI informant." -- Red Fawn By Brenda Norrell Censored News KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Honoring the political prisoners who rose up to protect the water in the
RIP: Tim Conway 1933 – 2019
Shine on you crazy diamond…. RIP Tim Conway – Story Here
Dozens arrested in Sri Lanka after Muslim man hacked to death in mob attacks
Sri Lankan police arrest 23 people in connection with a spate of mob attacks on Muslim communities, following last month's Easter bombings that killed more than 250 people.
WA the worst hit state as widespread NAPLAN online outages impact schools across the country
The State Government reveals 40,000 West Australian secondary students — more than any other state — had difficulty connecting to online NAPLAN tests yesterday and gives schools permission to switch back to pen and paper.
200 bottles of wine and 10,000 blueberries: the reality of a superfood diet
We all want food to heal us, but focusing on single foods and eating piles of them is not the answer, write Emma Beckett and Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
10-year-old Willow may be left without access to a wheelchair under NDIS
Willow requires a paediatric wheelchair for multiple complex disabilities, but her mother worries she will not be able to afford a new chair for her child following eligibility changes in the transition to the NDIS.
Antony Green wants to call the election this Saturday. Your pre-poll votes might stop him
Millions of Australians seem to want this election over and done with, but the ABC's chief elections analyst says a record number of early votes could actually delay the final result being known.
Are you putting your kids at risk in the car? A study says you probably are
Safety experts say parents are not aware they are putting their children at increased risk of death or serious injury with their unsafe car seat choices and are calling for a review of road safety laws.
Wages growth fails to pick up, with construction workers seeing pay stagnate
Wage growth remains stuck around historically low levels, with workers receiving annual pay increases averaging 2.3 per cent.
Regional NSW a Coalition danger zone as country communities eye independents
Regional seats proved the toughest battleground for the Coalition at the NSW state election, and with just days to go until the federal poll the pressure remains.
Sigma to face investor questions over claims it mishandled drugs
Pharmaceutical supplier Sigma Healthcare will face shareholder questions over claims that it failed to properly handle a range of popular over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Jarryd Hayne faces fresh sexual assault charge
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne is facing an additional sexual assault charge over an alleged incident involving a 26-year-old woman on the night of last year's NRL grand final.
Downer criticises 'Trump-Keating style' of politics after former PM's attack on Dutton
Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Paul Keating's "exaggerated and callous" attack on Peter Dutton reflects a Donald Trump-style of politics that Australians are not prepared to stomach.
Will native species be winners or losers after the election?
Many voters have environmental issues on their minds, so what do each of the parties plan to do about the loss of biodiversity through invasive species and land clearing?
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