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Doofus Of The Day #1,042
Today's award goes to the Reserve Bank of Australia. A tip o' the hat to Australian reader Snoggeramus for sending me the link. An anonymous tipster with eagle eyes, a magnifying glass and, presumably, a little free time, alerted radio stations to a typo on the new $50 banknote that has escaped everyone's attention since 46 million of them were rolled out in October last year. The RBA has confirmed the word "responsibility" is incorrectly spelled "responsibilty" - without the third "i". And it has admitted the error was brought to its attention back in December. But it has no int... more »
RISING CO2 Levels Boost Agricultural Productivity, Human Health
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ A constant refrain of climate alarmists and “clean-energy” business eager to cash in on the scare is that the use of fossil fuels to create energy is endangering the climate by overloading the atmosphere with manmade greenhouse gases. This, we are told, is…
Eco Scares Crowd Search
By Paul Homewood I’m working on an exercise looking at all of the various eco-scares, which have cropped up in the past and subsequently proved to be false. The more references I get, the better. So can I ask you all to help with a crowd search. Don’t worry about duplications. Many thanks Paul
Climate change: England flood planners ‘must prepare for worst’ Say Environment Agency
By Paul Homewood h/t Phil Bratby Harrabin unsurprisingly hypes the latest nonsense about flooding from the Environment Agency: Britain’s flood planners must prepare for the worst on climate change, the Environment Agency has warned. Its chairwoman, Emma Howard Boyd, said on current trends, global temperature could rise between 2C […]
Government has ‘double standards’ for allowing drilling in Cornwall
By Paul Homewood Double standards? Surely not! The Government has been accused of "blatant double standards" for allowing drilling in Cornwall that is able to cause stronger tremors than fracking. The United Downs Deep Geothermal Project, in Redruth, Cornwall, is the UK’s first geothermal extraction site which opened in December 2018. It consists […]
Feeling Powerful and Organized?
NOTE: Thanks to Ginger Taylor for the post from here blog Adventures in Autism. By Ginger Taylor So I have had a LOT of huge media inquires lately from such notables as Daily Beast, Time, Reuters, blah blah blah who... more »
"Lost German girl" didn't deserve better
On the contrary... 74 years ago, Prague was liberated by the Red Army. The Vlasov Army – Soviet soldiers who were captured and forced to fight along with the Germans – were actually critical for the liberation of Prague on May 9th. Note that the Prague Operation occurred one day after the German surrender – Bohemia was both the place where the Second World War "became unavoidable" in the first place as well as the last place where it ended. In recent years, almost certainly because of the EU pressure, I perceive self-evident efforts to apologize Germans and the role they have played ... more »
This Was Japan's Biggest Aircraft Carrier (And a U.S. Navy Sub Sank It)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * What happened? *Hadn't the Shinano's sister ship Musashi endured ten torpedo hits and sixteen bombs before succumbing at the Battle of the Philippine Sea? Despite the numerous U.S. subs infesting Japanese home waters, the carrier's watertight doors were opened to allow the crew access to the machinery.* If weight alone could determine victory, then the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier *Shinano* might still be afloat. At 69,000 tons when launched in 1944, the *Shinano* would have remained the world's largest aircraft until the 1960s. But that w... more »
Can't Make that Down Payment on an F-35? South Africa's War Machine Is Fierce
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * And cheap. *The Brazilian warplane is much cheaper to operate and has much greater endurance. Even South Africa, which has the most developed economy on the continent, barely flies its fleet of 26 Saab JAS-39C/D Gripens.* The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and the Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker dominate the headlines when it comes to the combat aircraft market, but there are many places in the world where such extravagant machines are just not needed. In certain parts of the world, ... more »
Chinese MiG Fighter Jets vs. F-86 Sabers: Who Wins the Korean (Air) War?
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* History has some ideas. The Korean War was not only a landmark conflict under the guidance of the United Nations, but it was also the first serious testing ground for jet-to-jet combat. The North Korean military capacity had barely progressed past ox carts and prop planes, forcing the Communist Chinese Air Force (CCAF) to augment much of their air defense. This led to Soviet equipment, training, and personal participating in the air war, and fast-evolving jet fighters quickly complicated air combat tactics. American-lead UN air power wa... more »
She's Back: Could America's First Stealth Plane Still Fight?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, United States* Or should the F-117 stay retired? *Additionally, unlike later stealth aircraft, the F-117 was constructed using conventional aerospace aluminum—which made building the jet easier. Lockheed ultimately built a total of fifty-nine F-117As and five YF-117As developmental prototypes.* With the U.S. Air Force considering the future makeup of its force structure, it is a good time to look at the evolution of stealth starting with the Lockheed Martin *F-117 Nighthawk*. That aircraft was retired in 2008, but would the F-117 still be useful today?... more »
That Time America and Mexico Were Nearly at War (A Little Over 100 Years Ago)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* Under the Punitive Expedition, American troops under General John J. Pershing pursued Pancho Villa across Mexico, albeit unsuccessfully. Five days after the March 9, 1916, raid on Columbus, New Mexico, in which at least 17 Americans were killed, President Woodrow Wilson instructed General John J. Pershing to lead 5,000 U.S. soldiers into the wilds of northern Mexico in search of the bandit revolutionary Pancho Villa, whose Villistas had attacked the small border town in the early morning hours while most of its citizens were sleeping... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army reportedly captures last strategic town in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The last strategic town under the control of the militant forces in northwestern Hama has been reportedly captured by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies. According to reports, the Syrian Arab Army captured the key town of Qal’at Al-Madiq after the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brexit: Stuck
Nearly a month into the EU's Brexit extension and no progress.
Temperature reconstruction shows no warming in Central Asia
“Tree-ring evidence reveals recent cooling and glacier thickening in Central Asia as well as flat temperatures throughout the last 432 years.” click here
New Psychological Studies: How The Wealthy Really Are Different From Everyone Else
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rainerzitelmann/2019/05/08/new-psychological-studies-how-the-wealthy-really-are-different-from-everyone-else/?utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social&utm_content=2298016152&utm_campaign=sprinklrForbesMainFB#476a4da16a74 Advertisements
Opioid Management Program Reduces Post–Breast Surgery #Narcotic Use.
https://www.ascopost.com/News/60018
#Netflix viewers who are 50 and older spend more of their time watching originals than their younger counterparts do.
https://www.businessinsider.in/Netflix-viewers-who-are-50-and-older-spend-more-of-their-time-watching-originals-than-their-younger-counterparts-do/articleshow/69225808.cms
South Australian pilot program uses human waste biogas to deliver renewable energy
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-01/pilot-uses-human-waste-biogas-to-deliver-energy/11062408?pfmredir=sm&sf212384381=1&smid=Page:%20ABC%20Science-Facebook_Organic&WT.tsrc=Facebook_Organic
All-you-can-eat cheese parties are coming to the UK.
https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/08/can-eat-cheese-parties-coming-uk-9449641/?ito=social
Stop nail biting, it makes you vulnerable to diseases, expert warns.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/stop-nail-biting-it-makes-you-vulnerable-to-diseases-expert-warns/
Deep learning could reveal why the world works the way it does.
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/613502/deep-learning-could-reveal-why-the-world-works-the-way-it-does/
Retrospective Study of Nipple-Sparing #Mastectomy Outcomes Over Time
https://www.ascopost.com/News/60017
People in Japan Are Worshiping a Cyberpunk-Looking #Robot Goddess
https://futurism.com/the-byte/japanese-temple-cyberpunk-robot-goddess
These 3D-printed homes can be built for less than $4,000 in just 24 hours.
https://www.businessinsider.in/These-3D-printed-homes-can-be-built-for-less-than-4000-in-just-24-hours/articleshow/65953820.cms
Defence Department charged after death of Private Jason Challis in live-fire exercise
The Commonwealth Department of Prosecutions lays charges against the Defence Department over the death of a young solder during a live-firing exercise at Mount Bundey in 2017.
'Greedy and stupid' former ANU student who received money from insurance fraud wins appeal
Borong Liu, 29, wins his appeal after showing he was incorrectly sentenced for the fraud of fellow ANU students, when in fact he only received money as a result of the scam.
Fiji says Labor's candidate for Deakin not a Fijian citizen amid eligibility claims
After a media report suggesting Labor's candidate for Deakin could fall foul of Australia's dual citizenship laws, Fiji's Immigration Department says Shireen Morris has never been a citizen there.
North Korea fires two suspected short-ranged missiles, South Korean military says
North Korea has fires two suspected short-range missiles, South Korea's military says, in what is the second such launch in the last five days.
Workers snub Shorten as Wong defends not shaking a Liberal hand
Some of the Labor leader's attempts for handshakes get rejected on a day when ministers who had been largely absent reappear in the federal election campaign.
Female teacher who had sex with student released after appealing against sentence
A woman who was jailed for having sex with a student while she was a teacher at a prestigious Adelaide high school walks from court after successfully appealing against her sentence.
Winners and losers in the WA Budget
West Australians are enjoying their first Budget surplus in five years, but it's not good news for everyone. Find out what the Budget means for you.
Getaway driver in Eden Waugh's alleged murder sentenced to 12 years' jail
Phouthakone Sikounnabouth, 23, is sentenced to jail for driving the getaway car on the night Eden Waugh was shot at his Canberra home.
'Freak storm' blankets Gippsland beach in hail as heavy rains sweep Victoria
A hail storm blankets Cape Paterson's beaches in white, as a cold front sweeps across Victoria, downing trees and causing flash flooding as it dumps 50 millimetres of rain west of Melbourne.
Different Topics
*The Weenie* This term, which began during the Vietnam War, refers to the body count. It has evolved a bit to include "the bottom line number". So, what is the weenie in Venezuela? What will it take for the generals to get off the bench and dessert Maduro? Because I am closer than most Americans to events in that progressive country, I now have that number. The mordida that the generals and admirals (yes, there are several for that puddle pirate navy) is US$500 million. They'll flip sides and will embrace hope and change. Mordida de Tiberon (aka, the bribe) The US State Department w... more »
Motivational Speaker At The University Of Colorado
The commencement ceremony will take place rain, snow or shine in Folsom Field, please dress accordingly. Folsom Field will allow umbrellas in the stadium on May 9 for the Commencement Ceremony. In the event of rain or snow, the ceremony may be … Continue reading →
Education Minister says Cutbacks in Universities may be Revised
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Education Minister Abraham Weintraub has for the first time linked the reversal of the 30 percent cut in federal university funding to the approval of the pension reform. Approved by the Committee on Constitution and Justice (CCJ) last month, the proposal should proceed for analysis […] The post Education Minister says Cutbacks in Universities may be Revised appeared first on The Rio Times.
Iran Circles Wagons As Trump’s B Team Beats War Drum
If there can be a lethal game of Russian roulette in international politics, this is it — what just began on May 8, the first anniversary of the United States’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal of July 2015. Iran exercised “strategic patience” for one full year, as President Hassan […]
Rising CO2 Levels Boost Agricultural Productivity, Human Health
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ A constant refrain of climate alarmists and “clean-energy” business eager to cash in on the scare is that the use of fossil fuels to create energy is endangering the climate by overloading the atmosphere with manmade greenhouse gases. This, we are told, is…
Beyond Partisan Ideology and Big-Oil Interests: Why Climate Skepticism Thrives
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: Cornwall Alliance ~ By Vijay Jayaraj ~ It is easy to associate climate skepticism with the Republican Party and climate alarmism with the Democratic Party. It’s also easy to brand skeptics as beneficiaries of big oil and proponents of unfettered capitalism and alarmists as in…
Government Agency Suspends Award of Scholarships in Brazil
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) reported on Wednesday, May 8th, that it decided to suspend grants for master and doctorate scholarships. The advisor to the body linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC) informed Brazilian News outlet G1 that the “freezing” of […] The post Government Agency Suspends Award of Scholarships in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mayor of Pacaraima says Bordering City to Venezuela is on the Verge of Collapse
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The mayor of Pacaraima, Juliano Torquato, said this week in the Senate that the municipality is on the verge of social collapse with the growing number of Venezuelans arriving and settling in the city. Torquato attended a meeting of the Temporary Subcommittee established to address […] The post Mayor of Pacaraima says Bordering City to Venezuela is on the Verge of Collapse appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Blocks 44 Percent of Discretionary Budget for Armed Forces
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Defense confirmed on Tuesday, May 7th, the blocking of R$5.8 (US$1.4) billion in the budget of the Armed Forces. The amount was announced in the morning by President Jair Bolsonaro to the military and represents 44 percent of the discretionary (non-compulsory expenditure) […] The post Bolsonaro Blocks 44 Percent of Discretionary Budget for Armed Forces appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio has no Money for Universities but will Build a new Racing Track
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “Bread and games” (from Latin: panem et circenses) is a metonymic phrase critiquing superficial appeasement. In a political context, the phrase means to generate public approval, not by excellence in public service or public policy, but by diversion, distraction or by satisfying the most immediate or base […] The post Rio has no Money for Universities but will Build a new Racing Track appeared first on The Rio Times.
Paraná will Have Brazil’s First Power Plant Generating Energy From Sewage and Garbage
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The state of Paraná will be the first in Brazil to build an energy generation station through sewage and organic waste, a biogas plant that transforms waste into electricity to supply homes in the region. The Environmental Institute of Paraná granted the license for the […] The post Paraná will Have Brazil’s First Power Plant Generating Energy From Sewage and Garbage appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Orders Companies and Citizens to Report Crypto Transactions
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s National Treasury has ruled that the country’s citizens must declare all domestic cryptocurrency transactions as of August 1st this year. According to Brazilian media outlet “O Globo”, the Treasury says that it made its decision in an attempt to fight crimes “such as money laundering, tax evasion, […] The post Brazil Orders Companies and Citizens to Report Crypto Transactions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Secret Weapon: How Armored Aircraft Carriers Changed Everything
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * During World War II. *None of the ships was effectively protected against torpedo attack. The torpedo nets only extended to the depths of the bottom of the battleships, and the British had developed a new type of torpedo that could dive under the nets and explode under the target’s keel. Also in favor of the Swordfish was the fact that many of the barrage balloons that were protecting the harbor had been lost in a recent storm.* When one thinks of carrier warfare in World War II, the Japanese and U.S. navies usually come to mind. While the ... more »
F-35 Anyone? This One Country Needs 88 New Fighter Jets or Its Air Force Is Toast
*David Axe* *Security, * What will they buy? *The aircraft would enter service in 2032, meaning the old Hornets would have to continue flying 12 years longer than the government originally planned. Ottawa briefly considered acquiring 18 F/A-18E/Fs from Boeing in order to bolster the early-model Hornets, but the government canceled the plan during a U.S.-Canada trade dispute in 2017.* Canada for the third time in a decade is trying to replace its aging F/A-18A/B Hornet fighter jets. With every year the acquisition effort drags on, the condition of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s f... more »
China's Military Has the Finest (Stolen) Weapons on Earth
*Robert Farley* *Security, * And these are 5 of the best. *The J-31 looks very much like a twin-engine F-35, without the VSTOL capabilities of the F-35B.* As the People’s Republic of China (PRC) emerged from war and revolution in 1949, it became apparent that the Chinese economy lacked the capacity to compete with the U.S. or the U.S.S.R. in the production of advanced military technology. Transfers from the Soviet Union helped remedy the gap in the 1950s, as did transfers from the United States and Europe in the 1970s and 1980s. Still, *the Cultural Revolution* stifled technolo... more »
Russia's Su-35 Fighter: So Good No Stealth Fighter Needed?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Moscow might have a tough choice to make. *As it currently stands, there is even a chance that the two fighters may use the same AL-41F1 engine.* *(This first appeared earlier this year.)* “A unique machine, a deadly aerial fist,” is how the official television channel of the Russian Ministry of Defense introduced the Su-35S superiority fighter earlier this week. TV Zvezda’s *three-minute* clip of a recent Su-35S training sortie over Syria provides close-up shots of the fighter jet being prepped for flight, taking off, cruising over the Syrian coas... more »
"If The Stock Market Is Falling This Much Already, What Is Going To Happen If There Is No Trade Deal With China By Friday?"
*"If The Stock Market Is Falling This Much Already, * *What Is Going To Happen If There Is No Trade Deal With China By Friday?"* by Michael Snyder "If negotiations between the Trump administration and the Chinese government do not produce a trade deal by Friday, it is going to be absolutely catastrophic for Wall Street. On Tuesday, trade fears pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 473 points. It was the second-worst trading day of 2019 so far, and at one point during the trading session the Dow had fallen as much as 648 points. But most of the experts are assuring investors t... more »
'Shock to the system': Sydney temperatures set to plummet
Temperatures across NSW and the ACT are expected to plunge by up to 10 degrees, as a cold front brings gusty winds a snow falls to some parts of the state on Friday.
Man dies in hospital after crashing off Lime scooter in Brisbane
A Brisbane man in his 50s dies after crashing from a Lime scooter in the first electric scooter-related fatality in Australia. The man had suffered critical head injuries despite wearing a helmet.
Climate change could slash $571b from property values, study warns
A Climate Council study warns the value of Australian real estate could plunge over the next decade as climate change makes many properties uninsurable due to extreme weather events and inundation.
Antibiotic use falls for the first time in decades. But drug-resistant infections are on the rise
The message about antibiotics is beginning to cut through — but they're still being overprescribed. Now a new report reveals several dangerous bacteria are growing increasingly resistant to common medications.
'You dogs': Jury and police abused as arsonists found guilty of terror offences
Two men convicted last year of planning a Christmas terrorist attack in Melbourne's CBD are found guilty of further terrorism charges after they burned down a mosque.
Pressure on household bills eases as Budget leaves WA $553 million back in the black
Premier Mark McGowan declares WA is "back on track" as his Government forecasts surpluses through to 2022-23 on the back of a surge in Commonwealth grants, iron ore royalties and GST top up payments.
Australian cycling champion Jack Bobridge stands trial accused of drug dealing
The former Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist allegedly supplied ecstasy tablets to another man who on-sold them to an undercover police officer, with another former professional cyclist allegedly the middleman.
'Appalling behaviour': Man sentenced for mowing down emus with 4WD
Jacob Scott MacDonald is sentenced to 42 days in jail after filming himself running down a mob of emus near Ouyen last year. In sentencing, the magistrate called the conduct disgraceful and said he appeared to take pleasure in harming the animals.
Police bodycam captures terrifying shootout in carpark
A man that Queensland police shot through the scrotum during a shootout in an underground carpark is found not guilty of attempted murder.
Student contracts chickenpox after being banned from school for refusing the vaccine
An 18-year-old Kentucky student sued his school after it banned him for refusing to take the chickenpox vaccine on religious grounds, only to contract the disease.
Video slamming Islam as 'primitive' shared by NT federal election candidate
Jacinta Price, the CLP candidate for Lingiari, is the latest would-be federal politician to have old social media posts resurface, having shared a video on Facebook in which a provocative US commentator calls Muslims "backward and ignorant".
Large White Cryptid Canine / Hellhounds in Jasper, Alabama
People are now beginning to make reports. That is excellent news. It is the giant sloth again. We confirm that it was able to block viewing by the potential victim until the last moments. The whole process is excellently described. We also confirm that we get apparent pack like behavior although this may be more correctly a parent with two youths in tow. We are normally seeing the males. The females lack the robust shoulders and look much more like our expected image of a sloth. In this case the other eyes seen may well have been a couple of females also. This creature i... more »
Can Medieval Artisans From Guédelon Help Rebuild Notre-Dame?
I think that there is a massive demand for Medieval Gothic Cathedrals with a resurgent Christendom firing up. Some are needed in Europe but a lot will be needed in China and eventually elsewhere. Modern power tools can sharply improve productivity as well although it is all craftsmanship. Recall the current high level of wood craftsmanship now available that surpasses the past easily. Wood framing is also something to address as well. we no longer have the necessary timbers to construct a roof as originally built, and we may well not want to because of real fire risk which ha... more »
The Sharp Edge of a Viking Axe - Cut Out for More than One Job
Remarkably there was an indigenous stone axe culture which certainly drove the emergence of cast iron axes. The application of a hardened steel edge is an obvious improvement that prevented breaking and allowed continuous utility. Those axes would have been highly effective for tree felling. Apparently iron use came along with the bronze age as well. This makes good sense as bog iron was amenable to producing axes while bronze or brass were available for rare short swords. High quality steel came along rather later and the shift from copper alloys was slow most likely becau... more »
Will the Real Moron Please Stand Up?
[image: Image result for venezuela crisis maps] I have been quiet on Venezuela as i could make little sense out of the propaganda and the surrounding machinations that supposedly include Russia, China and the USA. Here we have a basic argument that Trump has given John Bolton his head on this in order to flush out the Neocons in particular and hand them a loss. American interests are well served by both Russia and China spending a fortune to support Venezuela. The USA can only improve in its reputation. In short, backing away is a real choice. In the meantime allow the neoco... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* On the surface, yes, tonight's meme is humorous. That's the first reaction that most people would have. But, the more meaningful reaction to the meme that I have is a sadness that we very well could end up being offered a choice between Biden and Trump, two living fossils, two old men from a different time, a different century, one even a lunatic walking around in the throes of dementia. That's not to say that I consider a candidate's age to be an issue but, in most cases, old age means old entrenched attitudes, inflexibility, and dulled, backward-looking vision. None ... more »
What is Irish neutrality?
Tarak Kauff and Ken Mayers are two US military veterans and members of Veterans for Peace who felt called to come to Ireland to help expose the Irish Government's complicity in US led war crimes in the Middle East and North Africa. They were imprisoned for 13 days without bail and their passports were taken off them effectively holding them hostage in Ireland pending a trial. This legal action is in stark contrast to the treatment Clare Daly and Mick Wallace TD's got for essentially the same crime (both spending only 2 hours in a cell). Please show solidarity and help to spread ... more »
Can we prevent a nuclear war?
I realized it wasn’t the Soviet Union that was the great danger, it was the potential of nuclear war, and it’s still the case today - says Stephen Cohen on Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay
Farming First: A Recipe to Feed a Crowded World
Is subsistence farming the way to the future?
Medicine Shortage Threatens two Million Patients in Brazil
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On March 12th, 2019, a letter from the National Council of Health Secretaries (Conass) addressed to Luiz Henrique Mandetta’s cabinet warned that the situation concerning public drug supplies in all states of the federation is critical. The document outlined an overview of the shortage, a […] The post Medicine Shortage Threatens two Million Patients in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Traffic in the State of São Paulo Kills 15 per day
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The state of São Paulo recorded 5.462 compensations for fatalities in traffic in 2018, according to data from DPVAT, the mandatory insurance of the State Department of Traffic of São Paulo (Detran). Numbers show that adults between 45 and 64 years of age record the highest death rate […] The post Traffic in the State of São Paulo Kills 15 per day appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Central Bank Holds Rates at low 6.5 Percent
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee maintained Brazil’s benchmark interest rate (Selic) at 6.5 percent for the ninth consecutive meeting, in line with market expectations, and ruled out the possibility of a rate cut in the near future, reiterating it needs time to evaluate the Brazilian economy. The […] The post Brazil Central Bank Holds Rates at low 6.5 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pompeo threatens UK with intel sharing cut-off if they buy Huawei 5G
"Would the Iron Lady be silent when China violates the sovereignty of nations through corruption and coercion? Would she allow China to control the internet of the future?" Pompeo asked. The post Pompeo threatens UK with intel sharing cut-off if they buy Huawei 5G appeared first on The Duran.
Russian Archpriest: US behind the Recognition of schismatics in Ukraine
The four signees of the letter don’t even try to conceal the fact that the process of “autocephaly” was political as it was granted not to the Church but state. The post Russian Archpriest: US behind the Recognition of schismatics in Ukraine appeared first on The Duran.
Captured Mercenary Pilot in Libya And The ISIS Terrorist Tunisian Dimension
This is the first time that proof of foreign mercenaries exist and are fighting for the international community’s U.N. backed Tripoli based ‘government’, the GNA. The post Captured Mercenary Pilot in Libya And The ISIS Terrorist Tunisian Dimension appeared first on The Duran.
5G rollout set for 2020 in Australia
Australia is gearing up for the imminent arrival of 5G technology, with telecommunications companies beginning to trial and introduce new systems ahead of a planned 2020 rollout. Developed as part of an international digital transformation, 5G represents a significant leap from the capabilities of previous generations of wireless communications, introducing a range of technological possibilities that have many experts warning of potential health risks. In the following, we explore the pending arrival of 5G technologies in Australia.
Tweets For Today
U.S. Senate intelligence panel subpoenas Trump's son Donald Trump Jr.: sources https://t.co/sI2ukvYVb8 pic.twitter.com/G9VgvfJLGR — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 9, 2019 Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó deputy arrested in Caracas https://t.co/8i2K28tK4i — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 9, 2019 South Africans await results of election -- the first measure of whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has been able to reinvigorate support for the ruling ANChttps://t.co/r6dpSOwZQy @AFPAfrica pic.twitter.com/d0Hbgld74C — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 9, 2019 North Korea describes its firing... more »
Muslims finally get caught ripping off millions from Child Care
Shorten and ALP will miss out when these welfare voters go to jail Investigators fear this long-running scam, similar to others which have been previously reported on various television programs, is just the tip of the iceberg from the ABC NSW Police yesterday arrested 18 people who were allegedly involved in the scheme The Commonwealth […]
The F-14 Tomcat Was a Legend (And It Might Have Never Happened)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * What if? *Far cheaper than the big carriers, they offered a means of defending the trans-Atlantic corridor from Soviet submarines at a reasonable cost, and were probably too small to attract the attention of the Soviet bomber formations.* *(This first appeared several years ago and has been republished due to reader interest.)* What if the F-14 Tomcat had never happened? The iconic fighter served the U.S. Navy for more than thirty years before finally (and some say prematurely) being retired in 2006. Over time, the F-14 shifted from its initial lon... more »
Welcome to the Stealth Slaughter: China's J-20 Can't Beat An F-22 or F-35
*Zachary Keck* *Security, East Asia* We can tell you all of the reasons why. *Beijing has pushed Moscow to sell it more advanced engines but Russia has refused because of concerns that China will reverse engineer them, as it has done with other military systems.* As Dave Majumdar previously covered, China recently declared that its J-20 fighter jet had attained initial operational capability. “China's latest J-20 stealth fighter has been commissioned into the air force's combat service,” China’s Defense Ministry said on February 9. Chinese analysts touted the country’s achieveme... more »
Is China Playing Hardball In Trade Talks?
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He meets with President Donald Trump in February, 2019 *Wall Street Journal: **Why China Decided to Play Hardball in Trade Talks* *Chinese negotiators emboldened by perception U.S. was willing to compromise.* The new hard line taken by China in trade talks—surprising the White House and threatening to derail negotiations—came after Beijing interpreted recent statements and actions by President Trump as a sign the U.S. was ready to make concessions, said people familiar with the thinking of the Chinese side. High-level negotiations are scheduled to resume ... more »
Current Solar Cycle Among Weakest On Record. Potentially Cloud-Seeding Cosmic Radiation Near Highest Level Since 1950s
The Sun in April 2019 By Prof. Fritz Vahrenholt and Frank Bosse (German text translated/edited by P. Gosselin) If we speak of an average of the last 23 cycles in the months of the minimum, our only significant energy source… Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Paul Mauriat, “Love is Blue”
Paul Mauriat, “Love is Blue”
Fact Check: Will $77 billion worth of Coalition tax cuts go to people on $180,000+?
Experts told RMIT ABC Fact Check the figure cited by Bill Shorten is an underestimate of the Coalition's tax relief plan for high-income earners.
Snowtown killer denied bid for non-parole date to be set
Snowtown "bodies-in-the-barrels" serial killer Robert Joe Wagner loses his bid for a non-parole period to be set, confirming the original judgment that he should never be released.
WA Nationals state director sacked three months after taking leave for a stroke
The state director of the WA Nationals, who has been on leave since suffering a debilitating stroke in February, plans to make an unfair dismissal claim after being sacked by the party this week.
Suzy hasn't been able to live in her house for a year, she's 'very, very over it'
A year ago Suzy Browne's family had to leave their water-logged South Hobart home after it was inundated by floodwaters. Repairs have only just started.
'I was in shock': Adelaide hospital patient finds glass in her meal
Patricia Smith, 73, says she was lucky not to swallow a piece of glass which was served to her in a meal while she was staying at Lyell McEwin Hospital.
Britain records first coal-free week since the Victorian era
Britain hasn't used any coal-powered energy since May 2 — a record for the country, helped by investment in renewables that could end its reliance on coal for good by 2025.
Labor commits to doubling funding for Indigenous Protected Areas
More money has been pledged for more than 70 protected areas across the country, almost entirely in regional and remote Australia.
Labor to run Grindr ads against Liberal candidate who linked same-sex marriage to paedophilia
Gurpal Singh, who campaigned against same-sex marriage in 2017 and has apologised for comments he made linking gay relationships to paedophilia, will be the target of negative ads on the dating app Grindr and Instagram.
Eagle-eyed currency buff spots typo in fine print on Australia's newly minted $50 note
The Reserve Bank of Australia confirms there's a typo on Australia's new $50 note after a member of the public calls in to Sydney's Triple M radio station saying there's a missing "i" in the word "responsibility".
'Kick in the guts': Residents furious over delay in PFAS class action
Residents affected by a PFAS chemical contamination in NSW are angry over another delay in their class action against the Department of Defence. Two other class actions in Queensland and the NT have also been delayed.
Father sentenced to 10 years in jail for baby son's violent death
Christopher Allan Holland is sentenced to a decade in jail in central Queensland for killing his three-month old boy, who suffered for a month before his death.
Landowner unaware $20m cannabis crop was growing on his property, police say
Two men are charged after more than 8,000 cannabis plants, which police estimate to have a street value of close to $20 million, are found on a mountainous property north of Mackay.
Canberra petrol stations made double the profit of their NSW counterparts last year
If you suspect you are being ripped off for fuel in Canberra — you are right. A report into fuel pricing finds Canberra's petrol retailers make on average $350,000 more in profit compared to other sites across Australia.
No privacy and chloroform: How Royal births have changed through history
Meghan and Harry have raised eyebrows by insisting on keeping the details of their new son Archie's birth private. But history shows the customs of Royal births are always evolving.
'Magic' mushroom use is decriminalised in Denver, Colorado
Denver has become the first US city to decriminalise psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in "magic mushrooms", which advocates say is used to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and other conditions.
'Anxious narcissists': what helicopter parenting is doing to adult children
Children with loving and attentive parents grow up to be more resilient. But at what point does love and attention go too far?
Melbourne CBD residents warned don't feed the birds or risk a $100 fine
Car parks will give way to 50 kilometres of bike lanes and feeding wild birds will result in a fine, under the City of Melbourne's draft Budget.
Venezuelan police tow deputy opposition leader to jail in his car
Venezuelan security forces detain opposition leader Juan Guaido's deputy, a week after attempts to spark a military uprising to bring down President Nicolas Maduro's government.
SA coroner criticises police investigation into fatal heroin overdose
A "slapdash and incompetent" police investigation into a heroin overdose death has left the South Australian coroner with "little confidence in the overall quality" of police coronial investigations.
Chet Raymo, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"
*"Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"* by Chet Raymo “On a Sunday afternoon years ago we tripped over the hill to the annual races on Beal Ban Strand, an afternoon of thundering excitement up and down the tide-washed sand, sleek and powerful horses ridden by young jockeys in gaily-colored silks. A good time was had by all, but I couldn't help but think of the events that occurred on those cliffs you see in the background of the photograph, just above the head of the jockey in white. In the year 1580, six-hundred Catholics- Spaniards, Italians and Irish, including women and children- were besie... more »
"There Is Nothing Worse..."
“There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Poet: John O'Donohue , “Draw Alongside The Silence Of Stone”
*“Draw Alongside The Silence Of Stone”* “You have traveled too fast over false ground; Now your soul has come to take you back. Take refuge in your senses, open up To all the small miracles you rushed through. Become inclined to watch the way of rain When it falls slow and free. Imitate the habit of twilight, Taking time to open the well of color That fostered the brightness of day. Draw alongside the silence of stone Until its calmness can claim you.” - John O'Donohue
"Live Webcams Give Unique View Of Alaskan Bears Fishing For Salmon"
*"Live Webcams Give Unique View Of Alaskan Bears Fishing For Salmon"* by Lee Rannals "New webcams have been set up for the Internet public’s viewing, and this time they are capturing the iconic scene of bears snatching their lunch out of a river. Explore.org set up live HD video streams of giant brown bears in Alaska catching salmon in Katmai National Park. Anyone with an Internet connection can now watch these bears catching their dinner by typing “explore.org/bears” in their browser by clicking the links above. The Brooks Falls cam is located on the banks of a five foot high water... more »
Free Download: Albert Camus,"The Myth of Sisyphus,"
*"A Life Worth Living: Albert Camus on Our Search for * *Meaning and Why Happiness Is Our Moral Obligation”* by Maria Popova “To decide whether life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question of philosophy,” Albert Camus (November 7, 1913–January 4, 1960) wrote in his 119-page philosophical essay "The Myth of Sisyphus" in 1942. “Everything else… is child’s play; we must first of all answer the question.” One of the most famous opening lines of the twentieth century captures one of humanity’s most enduring philosophical challenges - the impulse at the heart of Seneca’s med... more »
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"Narratives Are Not Truths"
*"Narratives Are Not Truths"* by James Howard Kunstler "The polity is a social organism, of course, meaning that it adds up to more than the sum of its parts, a body of politics, if you will, just as each of us adds up to more than just our bodies. It’s alive as we are alive. We have needs. We have intentions in the service of those needs. Those intentions animate us and turn us in one direction or another to stay alive, and even more than that, to thrive. The American polity is not thriving. It has been incrementally failing to meet its needs for quite a while now, playing games w... more »
Picture Of The Day
A tourist is taking a selfie at the Red Square in Moscow; Saint Basil's Cathedral is seen in the background. © Sputnik / Maksim Blinov *WNU Editor:* The above picture came form this photo-gallery .... *Picture-Perfect: Sputnik's Guide to Top Spots in Moscow to Take Best Selfies* (Sputnik).
Remembering The Brain Of The Pentagon
*Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic:* *The Brain of the Pentagon* Andrew Marshall leaves behind an American tradition of strategic thinking that will live well beyond him. When the memorial service for the former defense official Andrew W. Marshall, who recently passed away at the age of 97, was held, an eclectic throng attended. Former senior Cabinet officials, generals (the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave one of the eulogies), professors, think tankers, and bureaucrats from several continents showed up. There were historians, anthropologists, economists, journalists, an... more »
It’s no simple process to become a food safety ‘thought leader’
CHICAGO — Oscar Garrison, senior vice president of food safety regulatory affairs for United Egg Producers, is one of the speakers at this week’s Food Safety Summit who is ending the week as a “thought leader.” Others are making that transition too, and Garrison provides a good example of how it’s done. Key tip: Become a... Continue Reading
FSA gives update on Brexit planning, food crime and allergen labeling
The Food Standards Agency is ready for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union with a new approach to understand risk and more surveillance, according to the authority’s leader. Heather Hancock was questioned the past month by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, led by Neil Parish. Topics included Brexit, food crime, allergens... Continue Reading
Elman’s brand Dressing recalled for undeclared sesame, wheat, gluten
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people who have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, or an allergy to sesame or wheat, not to eat Elman’s brand Dressing because it may contain wheat, gluten, and sesame which are not declared on the label. “If you have an allergy to sesame or wheat or have celiac... Continue Reading
Scottish survey looks at consumer perception of food safety risk
Risks from undercooked chicken and unpasteurized cheese are of low concern to the public, according to a survey for Food Standards Scotland (FSS). To help consumers in Scotland be aware of foodborne risks and how to control them, FSS needs to understand and measure the level of public knowledge, concern and awareness of such risks.... Continue Reading
The U.N. Says 1 Million Species Could Disappear. Pacific islands Have a Solution
A proposal to stem species loss.
"On The Brink Of An Apocalyptic War With Iran, And Most Americans Don't Seem To Care"
*"On The Brink Of An Apocalyptic War With Iran,* * And Most Americans Don't Seem To Care"* by Michael Snyder "This is the closest that the U.S. has been to a war with Iran in decades, and yet most Americans are either clueless or they don’t seem to believe that it could actually happen. And I certainly don’t think that President Trump wants a war, but he is surrounded by war hawks that have been pushing an extremely aggressive “get tough” policy with Iran. The Trump administration just canceled the waivers that were allowing other nations to continue purchasing Iranian oil, and the... more »
Baby Penguins Hatched at San Diego Zoo
African penguins are an endangered species.
Border Siege Continues: 110K Illegals Cross In April, More Than Half-Million For Fiscal Year 2019
[image: border-siege-continues-110k-illegals-cross-in-april-more-than-half-million-for-fiscal-year-2019] The illegal-alien invasion of the United States worsened in April.
Rio Grande Border Sector Overrun; $2M in Drugs Seized Since Friday at Nogales Port
[image: rio-grande-border-sector-overrun-2m-in-drugs-seized-since-friday-at-nogales-port] Thousands of illegals overran the Rio Grande sector of the border on Saturday, which continued a trend the sector’s chief, Ronaldo Karisch, described for the U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security Committee a month ago.
Trump Peace Plan Leaked to Israeli Newspaper — Threat of War Against Gaza Should They Reject Deal
TruNews Streamed live 4 hours ago Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the first leaked draft of President Trump’s “Deal of the Century”, negotiated by Zionist Jared Kushner. We detail how the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan will establish a sovereign state called New Palestine, which will be “secured” by the IDF, financed by oil-rich Gulf States, and …
China Challenges US Hegemony in Asia
RT America Published on May 8, 2019 Sourabh Gupta of the China-America Policy Institute joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the increased tensions in the Pacific regarding the Spratlys– disputed artificial islands being built by China and a cause of extreme diplomatic controversy. end
Israeli Newspaper Publishes Leaked Draft of Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ — War Against Gaza Should They Reject Deal
The annexation of the West Bank Settlements (at least Area C) means it is not possible to have a Palestinian state based on West Bank and Gaza. Ie. the Palestinians will reject the deal. Why is it necessary to lease land from Egypt to build airports, ports, factories …. ? Why can’t they build it …
Trump Plays Hardball with China
RT America Published on May 8, 2019 President Trump stands by his unexpected threat to impose more tariffs on China on Friday, a threat which made Chinese officials consider pulling out of the trade talks originally scheduled for Wednesday. RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca joins Scottie Nell Hughes with the report. end
Neocons ‘Flailing,’ Threaten Venezuela Officials – Dan Kovalik
RT America Published on May 8, 2019 Mike Pence is turning up the heat on Venezuela. The vice president announced the US would lift sanctions on one Venezuelan general who has reportedly broken ranks with President Nicolas Maduro. Pence also warned Venezuela’s top judges would face consequences if they don’t back opposition leader Juan Guaidó. …
CNN Falsely Claims Venezuela’s Guaido Was Elected President in January
[image: https://news.antiwar.com/2019/05/06/cnn-falsely-claims-venezuelas-guaido-was-elected-president-in-january/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.infowars.com/undercover-vid-cnn-producer-admits-russia-narrative-mostly-bullshit-pushed-for-ratings/]Click on image for article.
Israel Newspaper Publishes Terms of ‘Deal of Century’ — War Against Gaza Strip with the Full Backing of the US Should They Reject Deal
Israel Newspaper Publishes Terms of ‘Deal of Century’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The main points of US President Donald Trump’s much-derided plan for the Middle East, the so-called “deal of the century,” were leaked by a Hebrew-language news outlet in Israel yesterday. Israel Hayom published the main points of the deal from a leaked document circulated by …
Is the Iran Nuclear Deal Dead? | Inside Story
Al Jazeera English Published on May 8, 2019 Donald Trump called it the worst deal ever. The U-S president decided a year ago to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement, which imposed limits on Tehran’s nuclear activities. Trump then reimposed sanctions against Iran, and recently extended them to threaten those countries still party to …
Iran to ‘Stop Implementation’ of Some Nuclear Deal Commitments — 60 Day Deadline Before Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment — Rouhani
RT Published on May 8, 2019 Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani appeared Wednesday on national TV to announce the decision to scale down implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), giving other parties subsequent periods of 60 days to negotiate a reversal of those actions. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9txf end
Palestinians Turn to EU to Counter Kushner’s ‘Deal of the Century’
Palestinians Turn to EU to Counter Kushner’s ‘Deal of the Century’ by https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english The Palestinians are asking the European Union to pick up the mantle in defence of the two-state solution if the upcoming US peace plan ditches Palestinian statehood, their UN envoy said Tuesday. – President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to unveil the …
Ron Paul: A Nuclear War? Over Venezuela?
A Nuclear War? Over Venezuela? by Ron Paul, https://original.antiwar.com/ Is President Trump about to invade Venezuela? His advisors keep telling us in ever-stronger terms that “all options are on the table” and that US military intervention to restore Venezuela’s constitution “may be necessary.” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the Sunday news programs to …
How Close Will Asteroid Apophis Come to Earth?
RT America Published on May 7, 2019 RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss a recently discovered asteroid which is expected to pass just 19,000 miles from Earth in 10 years’ time. It is named for Apophis, the Egyptian god of destruction who wished to swallow the sun. Scientists are already discussing the …
Michael Pento: Epic & Massive Crash in Asset Prices
Michael Pento: Epic & Massive Crash in Asset Prices by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Money manager Michael Pento says don’t confuse a near record high stock market with strength and resiliency. What we have is just the opposite, as Pento explains, “There are some people who will listen to this and say, ‘Hey Mr. Pento, why are …
May 9th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #840
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday May 9th – 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 →
Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan Discuss Latest “Spygate” Developments…
House Judiciary Committee members Mark Meadows (R-NC) and Jim Jordan (R-OH) discuss the latest developments in the ongoing ‘spygate’/political surveillance scandal.
Senate Intel Committee Subpoena’s Donald Trump Jr.?…
There are numerous media reports about the Senate Intelligence Committee filing a subpoena for additional testimony from Donald Trump Jr. However, there’s something a little, well, ‘off’ about how the story is being presented…. zero official verification. Without any verification, … Continue reading →
The Pentagon Has No Idea On How Many Websites It Runs
*Stars and Stripes: **Want to know how many websites the Pentagon runs? So does the Pentagon* The Pentagon could be responsible for 5,000 publicly accessible websites. Or it could be less than half that. Nobody appears to know for sure. Speaking at a town hall event for employees of the military’s main public affairs organization, Army Col. Paul Haverstick said late last month that the number of Pentagon and military branch websites is “undefined.” “Between 2,000 and 5,000 is the estimate,” said Haverstick, acting director of the Defense Media Activity, on April 24. “We have less t... more »
Beyond Partisan Ideology and Big-Oil Interests: Why Climate Skepticism Thrives
Cornwall Alliance ~ By Vijay Jayaraj ~ It is easy to associate climate skepticism with the Republican Party and climate alarmism with the Democratic Party. It’s also easy to brand skeptics as beneficiaries of big oil and proponents of unfettered capitalism and alarmists as in the pocket of big wind and solar […]
A Letter to Bibi
Burt Prelutsky ~ I write a lot more letters than I receive. That’s probably due to the fact that I often write to strangers. As a rule, they don’t write back. Another rule is that they don’t take my advice. But when you’re an optimist, as I happen to be, hope springs eternal. […]
Tyranny of the Left — The So-Called ‘Equality Act’
This Orwellian legislation dictates that our individual and corporate views must comport with those of the Left, under penalty of law. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that ‘all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to […]
Rising CO2 Levels Boost Agricultural Productivity, Human Health
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ A constant refrain of climate alarmists and “clean-energy” business eager to cash in on the scare is that the use of fossil fuels to create energy is endangering the climate by overloading the atmosphere with manmade greenhouse gases. This, we are told, is responsible for rising sea levels, floods, droughts, […]
Putin's Successful Bio-Warfare Against America
The Pentagon has spent billions of dollars to prevent a Russian germ warfare attack against out country. (See Season 4, episode 1 of *The Americans* for proof.) But Putin outsmarted them by putting a crazy anti-vaxxer behind the bully pulpit. The Soviet Union and Russia have or had 7 major biological warfare programs that we know of: *•* Biopreparat (18 labs and production centers, including the Sverdlovsk bioweapons production facility for weaponized anthrax) *•* Institute of Virus Preparations *•* Poison laboratory of the Soviet secret services *•* Vozrozhdeniya *•* Project Bonf... more »
U.S. Navy Unveils An Unmanned Boat With A 50-Caliber Machine Gun
The Navy and Textron showed off for the first time a weaponized prototype of a small unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed to revolutionize sea warfare, May 6, 2019. (Military.com photo/Richard Sisk) *Military.com:* *Navy’s Unmanned Boat Now Features 50-Caliber Machine Gun* The Navy and Textron showed off for the first time Monday a weaponized prototype of a small unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed to revolutionize sea warfare. Textron principal systems engineer Gary Hartman said the display of the 40-foot Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle, docked at the annual Sea-Air-Space Ex... more »
Shaken Baby Syndrome Hypothesis Has Never Been Scientifically Validated
For years we have known that the diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is flawed. Yet too many innocent parents and caretakers remain wrongfully incarcerated and face wrongful convictions based on this false evidence. In a statement released by the Innocence Network on April 30, the Network explains that although the SBS hypothesis was popularized in the early 2000s, it has never been scientifically validated. In 2016, an independent group of experts appointed by The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, one of the oldest medical asses... more »
The Heatwave Of May 1895
On this date in 1895, three quarters of the US was above 80F. Ninety degree temperatures were recorded in Minnesota, Maine and much of the Midwest. One hundred degree temperatures were reported in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, and Arizona was … Continue reading →
a slow shift away from coal as fuel worldwide
1) 4-8-19 *Southeast* Asian markets have been perceived as the next frontier for coal-fired power plant development. Coal has been valued for its ability to provide low-cost base-load power, which is essential in Southeast Asia. Up to 2030, there are many new projects under construction and others in different stages of development that will double the coal-fired power capacity in the region. However, declining costs and increased deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, combined with dwindling options for developers to permit, finance, and construct new coal plants, a... more »
Dan Bongino Discusses Insufferable “Spy” Debate…
Dan Bongino appears with Lou Dobbs to discuss the insufferable debate over the word “spies”. Bongino accurately outlines the issues with current FBI Director Christopher Wray and his institutional motives. . FBI Director Wray lost all credibility in June of … Continue reading →
Shaken Baby Syndrome Hypothesis Has Never Been Scientifically Validated
For years we have known that the diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is flawed. Yet too many innocent parents and caretakers remain wrongfully incarcerated and face wrongful convictions based on this false evidence. In a statement released by the Innocence Network on April 30, the Network explains that although the SBS hypothesis was popularized in the early 2000s, it has never been scientifically validated. In 2016, an independent group of experts appointed by The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, one of the oldest medical asses... more »
The common trick multinationals use to cut their tax bill and how Labor is planning to stop it
Labor wants to deny multinationals a tax deduction for royalties paid to related companies in low-tax countries, which it says are costing the tax office hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Rocky Hill coal mine 'dead in the water' after company abandons appeal option
The company proposing a coal mine for NSW's Manning Valley, refused by an environment court on the grounds of its contribution to climate change, will not appeal the decision.
Teen dies a 'hero' after charging Colorado school shooter
The 18-year-old was the lone fatality in a Colorado high school shooting after charging one of the attackers, sacrificing his life to buy classmates time to escape.
Homicide investigation underway after body found in sewage tank
A homicide investigation is underway after a man's body — believed to be that of missing man Jason Guise — was found in a sewage tank on Brisbane's bayside.
Adelaide's own Archie has a throne — in a hair salon, where Harry and Megan work
An Adelaide hair salon is experiencing a "royal take-over", with two employees sharing the names of the world's most famous new parents and an egotistical pet pooch named Archie.
Big stick or tooth pick? Here's your guide to understanding the major parties' energy policies
Brawling over energy policy has been a feature of Australian politics and a key factor in the felling of a number of leaders from both of the major parties. So where do they stand ahead of this election?
No rain, no grain: Graincorp posts $59m loss as drought almost halves production in the east
Australia's largest bulk grain handler has posted a $59 million dollar half year loss, with severe drought bringing down production and impacting business.
Did Children at a Philadelphia Muslim School Sing a Song With Violent Lyrics?
A controversial video prompted concern in April and May 2019.
Denver is 1st US City to Decriminalize ‘Magic Mushrooms’
Decriminalization led by a slim 51%, according to preliminary figures on Tuesday's election released by Denver's Election Division.
California Overhauls Sex Education Guidance for Teachers
LGBT advocates praised the new recommendations for giving such attention to a community that often is left out of sex education policies.
Oregon Teachers Walk Out in Red to Press for School Funding
An estimated 25,000 people massed in a downtown Portland park for a rally before marching through the city.
Clinton: GOP Must Choose ‘Rule of Law’ or ‘Rule of Trump’
"You've got to keep putting points on the board that the American people can see while we're fighting out this constitutional crisis," Clinton said.
Economic Warfare Man Strikes Again
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Christopher Steele’s stunning pre-FISA confession: Informant needed to air Trump dirt before election
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Why Legislative Powers Need to Be Checked, Too
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Mueller’s Preposterous Rationale for Tainting the President with ‘Obstruction’ Allegations
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Trump Asserts Executive Privilege Over Mueller Report And Underlying Documents
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House Judiciary Committee Votes To Hold Barr In Contempt Over Unredacted Mueller Report
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How US and Foreign Intel Agencies Interfered in a US Election
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James Comey is in trouble and he knows it
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US claims China backtracked on almost all aspects of US trade deal
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