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Of apples, cider, and high spirits
When I first came to the United States in the mid-1990's, I was puzzled to find that what Americans called "apple cider" had nothing to do with what I knew by that name. It was non-alcoholic apple *juice,* nothing more. The mismatch between product and name continued to puzzle me, until I read this article. Today, the United Kingdom and United States are the biggest producers of cider in the world. Yet, at some point in the last few hundred years, the words “apple cider” have evolved to mean different things in these two nations. In the American state of New Hampshire, the state... more »
Just Another Morning in the Vidigal Favela With Wild Firefights
By Henry Montalto RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Another busy morning in the Vidigal favela in Rio de Janeiro, with wild police firefights. Families and children are often waking up in the morning to the sound of shooting. Is this the price to pay for security, or is it just terror? The post Just Another Morning in the Vidigal Favela With Wild Firefights appeared first on The Rio Times.
Did Nazi Germany's Technology Turn America Into a Military Superpower?
*Robert Farley* *Technology, Europe* [image: By U.S. Air Force - www.nationalmuseum.af.mil (direct link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17886955] A new book gives us some answers. Before the guns fell silent in 1945, the Allies had already drawn up plans for gathering as much German technology as they could take. The German war machine had caused untold destruction across the continent, and German technology was reputed to be cutting age. Weapons like the V-2 missile, the Me 262 jet fighter, and the Type XXI submarine seemed like wonder-weapons, ... more »
The Army Is Dreaming Up the Rifle It Wants for the Next War
*War Is Boring* *Security, * What would it look like? *“For a 7.62-millimeter rifle to be effective, it must fire not the current M80A1 round, but a tungsten-cored [armor-piercing] round such as the M993 or the upcoming XM1158 ADVAP, which almost certainly also has a tungsten core,” the blog noted.* *(This article **originally appeared** at War is Boring in 2017.)* On May 30, 2017, the U.S. Army *officially asked industry* for information on a new 7.62-by-51-millimeter rifle. The request signals the Army’s intention to begin moving away from the 5.56-by-45-millimeter M-16 and M-... more »
Exposed: How a Japanese F-35 Crashed During a Combat Exercise
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * We have all the details. The fatal crash of a Japanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) F-35A in April 2019 lead to much discussion about the future of the program. Tons of speculation as to whether the crash was due to aircraft error, pilot error, or other factors occurred. Now, fewer than two months later, the JASDF has released an official report as to the cause of the crash. The report provides a rough chronology of the crash, detailing the altitude and actions of the aircraft before the crash as well as providing a useful visualization of the aircr... more »
The U.S. Military Is Testing Hypersonic Missiles on B-52 Bombers
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* [image: By Зимин Василий - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2640512] But the devil is in the details. America’s future hypersonic arsenal is moving closer to reality. The U.S. Air Force successfully conducted the first flight test of its new hypersonic missile. An AGM-183A Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW, was launched from a B-52 bomber at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Though billed as a flight test, the missile did not actually take flight. “A sensor-only version of the ARRW prototype ... more »
How One Of Nazi Germany's Most Dangerous Warships Was Sunk
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway) from Oslo, Norway - Blücher, No restrictions, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44299037] Hitler was not pleased. Norway had been able to avoid the massive bloodletting of World War I entirely and fervently hoped to steer clear of World War II as well through a policy of strict neutrality. Having seen the fate of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, by 1940 many of Europe’s smaller and traditionally neutral nations were struggling to strengthen and modernize their mi... more »
CFACT at the Friedman Conference, 2019, Sydney Australia
It was the largest liberty event in Australia. The post CFACT at the Friedman Conference, 2019, Sydney Australia appeared first on CFACT.
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From Jenna Orkin U.S. Blames Iran for Oil Tanker Attacks as Gulf Tensions Climb Facial Recognition to Detect Minors With Venezuela in collapse, towns slip into primitive isolation Ecuador gives US military permission to use Galapagos island as airfield Flint water crisis: prosecutors drop all criminal chargesAn old NASA study gave spiders drugs to see how it affected their webs, and it'll make you want to never drink coffee again DOJ Investigating CIA Role In Russiagate Watch: Scientists Create "Deepfake" Software Allowing Anyone To Edit Anything Anyone Says On Video New Report Shows... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 14th June 2019
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 […]
NY Post Spells "New York Families Lose Parental Vaccination Rights" Incorrectly
Jiminy Cricket, you'd think an illustrious paper like the New York Post could spell their headlines better. Madonn'..... Here's their headline after Governor Cuomo and the Democrats jammed through the removal of the religious exemption in the Empire State on... more »
Modi-Xi-Putin Meeting At SCO Summit Vital For Re-Shaping the World Order
The Xi-Putin-Modi meeting is an especially important bridge into the emerging G20 summit in Osaka Japan where President Trump has announced he will likely join in bilateral meetings with the 3 leaders. The post Modi-Xi-Putin Meeting At SCO Summit Vital For Re-Shaping the World Order appeared first on The Duran.
Food Security: Largest Animal Epidemic in History Is Due to Industrial Farming
The largest animal epidemic in history - African swine flu - is currently ravaging pigs in Asia. The cause: industrial farming practices. The cure: change the food production model.
Australia goes top of the World Cup table with 87-run win over Sri Lanka
Aaron Finch belted 153 runs to help Australia to a 87-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup match at The Oval.
Head nurse at Northern Beaches Hospital leaves in another blow to beleaguered facility
Yet another senior member of staff has left the $600 million Northern Beaches Hospital, which has been dogged with problems since opening in November.
Hong Kong to suspend controversial extradition bill after mass protests
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam delays indefinitely a proposed law to allow people to be extradited to mainland China for trial, after widespread anger and large-scale protests in the Asian financial hub.
New Lava-Jato Leak: While Mocking Lula’s Testimony, Moro was Instructing the Prosecution
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Former federal judge and current Justice Minister Sérgio Moro’s conduct in the trial of former President Lula gained new queries with further leaks reported by The Intercept Brasil, on Friday night, June 14th. The new fact: while presiding over the trial, Moro mocked the testimony by defendant […] The post New Lava-Jato Leak: While Mocking Lula’s Testimony, Moro was Instructing the Prosecution appeared first on The Rio Times.
State of the Climate
To sum it up: Nice. Warmer than the little ice-age, cooler than the climate optimum. No trends in severe weather and no hint of a cooling trend (which is the most concerning scenario that anyone can contemplate). Best of all, … Continue reading →
Global sea-level rise: an evaluation of the data
“Burton (2018) reports the highest quality coastal tide gauges from around the world show no evidence of acceleration since the 1920s or before, and therefore no evidence of being affected by rising atmospheric CO2 levels.” click here
President Trump Doubles Down on Support for GMOs, Signs Executive Order Allowing Crops and Animals to Flood Market Without Scientific Review
Donald Trump’s tenure as president has been nothing short of a disaster for holistic health and clean food advocates since he took over as Commander in Chief back in January 2017, and lately, the disappointments and letdowns have shown no signs of slowing. In January 2018, Trump uttered the words “biotechnology” for the first time as part of a speech in Nashville, Tennessee, during which he set the stage for GMO “food” companies like Bayer, Monsanto and DuPont to thrive with surprising comments. “We are streamlining regulations that have blocked cutting-edge biotechnolog... more »
The Navy Passed on This Aircraft Carried (Armed With Nuclear Weapons)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * A mistake? *The schematics for CVA-58 nonetheless informed the Navy’s first supercarriers, named rather appropriately the Forrestal-class, laid down during the Korean War. But the heavy-bomber carrying United States remains notable as the supercarrier the Navy absolutely thought it needed—but which with literally just a couple years more hindsight it discovered it truly could do without.* *(This article appeared earlier this year.)* In the wake of the mushroom clouds that blossomed over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it swiftly da... more »
Glock Guns Made in the USA? Yes, This Is Happening.
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * A big deal? We take a look. This year Sig Sauer, Inc. appears to be on track to supersede its German counterpart, Sig Sauer GmbH. Pistols that were previously only made in Germany are now being made in the United States. Some may wonder, will Glock head in the same direction in the future? Some Glock models are now being produced in the United States, although the majority of Glocks are still made in Austria. Like Sig Sauer, Inc., Glock, Inc. started as the distributor of Glock pistols in the United States. However, in the 2010s, Glock wanted to break ... more »
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: JUNE 15, 2019
Happy Father's Day to all those wonderful Dads and Granddads out there! I keep forgetting to remind you, Dear Readers, that the Blog Roll to the Right is pretty darn good. Enjoy the content at your own risk! Slightly belated Happy Birthday, President Trump. June 14. Pride month! Drag queen story hour! The "family cabin" my daughter goes to when she wants away from WIFI in Norway. This law has been standing for 25 years. Yoga is not to be taught in schools. I imagine Canada will be put forth by the Liberals to cover all expenses! This issue is one of the horror...more »
Lessons on Aging Well, From a 105-Year-Old #Cyclist
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New to Rio de Janeiro? Here are the Top Apps to Make Your Life Easier
By Nikola Grace Radley RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The right apps really can make our lives easier. We use them to order food, to navigate ourselves, and to find the cool events in the city, to name just a few. However, when we find ourselves in a new place, our usual go-to apps for […] The post New to Rio de Janeiro? Here are the Top Apps to Make Your Life Easier appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Eu Abraço o Rio’: Activists Want to Prove That Citizens can Restore the Marvelous City
By Harold Emert RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s entrepreneur Luiza Figueira de Mello, 42, founder of “R.evolution Club”, a digital wellness platform, has ambitious plans: prove to all that they have the ability to change the reality they live in. “Many people feel frustrated for believing that their current situation is the reality that […] The post ‘Eu Abraço o Rio’: Activists Want to Prove That Citizens can Restore the Marvelous City appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sweethearts in Brazil buy More Gifts Online and Less in Stores
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Couples chose to buy online this year rather than in physical stores for Lover’s Day (Dia dos Namorados) gifts. While sales increased by 24 percent in e-commerce compared to last year, there was a 2.9 percent drop in physical retail, the largest retraction in two years. A […] The post Sweethearts in Brazil buy More Gifts Online and Less in Stores appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hummel on Understanding Monetary Policy
San Jose State University economics professor Jeff Hummel recently wrote a student to answer a question about how to follow and understand the details of monetary policy. I found it so insightful that I got his permission to post it. I liked the personal reminiscence and the insights in the last paragraph. Here it is. […] The post Hummel on Understanding Monetary Policy appeared first on Econlib.
Bernie Sanders Proposes New Economic Bill of Rights
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders delivered a full-throated defense of democratic socialism in his June 12 speech at George Washington University. Sanders quoted FDR’s 1944 State of the Union address: “We have come to a clear realization of the fact that true individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence.” Sanders, like FDR, proposed an Economic Bill of Rights, including... Read more »
Getting power back over the BBC's content
If you've not read Charles Moore's latest *Spectator* piece, here's a snippet I think you'll enjoy: Although people over 75 will naturally be annoyed to have to pay their television licence fee once more — unless they are poor enough to qualify for pension credit — the decision will, in fact, empower them. Gordon Brown should never have let them off payment in the first place since they are the greatest users of television and radio in the country and are mostly not the poorest either. So long as they were getting the services free, they had no power over their content. They have h... more »
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Steadfast Trump Fan, Never Wavered
She has done an excellent job and certainly never made it all about herself which is welcome. My own respect for Trump goes back to his survival in the New York Real estate business. You must understand that walking into that game is an assured train wreck for most new comers. In another city, i dealt with a whole clientele of those who blew the family fortune just learning. Born rich and getting richer is no walk in the park however disciplined you are. At the same time i developed a decent understanding of marketing and many other aspects of business and USA politics. ... more »
What Social Contract? Parents of Parkland School Victims Suing Do-Nothing Sheriff's Department
The first problem is that running toward gunshots demand a high level of training that is also consistently refreshed. There is zero evidence of any of that here. without training and the normal confusion the natural instinct is to cower somewhere and wait for leadership. So we also had a failure of leadership. All this makes something else abundantly clear. Some teachers do need to pack weapons and maintain skills. That happens to be the easiest point of resistance and will hugely deter attacks on schools. Otherwise we have security guards everywhere and again these can be a... more »
MURDER by NUMBERS – How the world’s most twisted promoters of toxic medicine get away with it (opinion)
The fight to sell medications however useful is paid for by the purveyors and this sets up a distorted economic model in which we have also seen a steady deterioration in ethics..This promotion has been unregulated by either the government or industry. Worse, the industry has a product cycle to also feed so expediency soon takes over. None of this has a happy ending. We are just now watching the Roundup Titanic been directly impacted by the inevitable lawsuits produced by thousands of cancer deaths that the herbicide produced over fifty years of corporate denial. That is... more »
Single Stage Point to Point Up To 6000 Miles With Mach 20 Starship
Interesting conversation here regarding the possibility of a point to point craft for transporting passenger. It has to be big enough to go sub orbital and to hit 20 Mach, obviously above the atmosphere. Thing is that we are close to doing this and it may well be a superior solution to the Concorde. These were described quite well in SF in the past. Now we may get to see them. . *Single Stage Point to Point Up To 6000 Miles With Mach 20 Starship * *Brian Wang | May 31, 2019 * * https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2019/05/single-stage-point-to-point-up-to-6000-miles-with-mach... more »
DOJ Admits FBI Never Saw Crowdstrike Report on DNC Russian Hacking Claim…
The foundation for the Russian election interference narrative is built on the claim of Russians hacking the servers of the Democrat National Committee (DNC), and subsequently releasing damaging emails that showed the DNC worked to help Hillary Clinton and eliminate … Continue reading →
Iran's Stealth Fighter Claims Are Totally Crazy (And We Can Prove It)
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Here is the evidence. For a hearty laugh, look no further than the video that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force released in early November purporting to show a flying copy of the American RQ-170 stealth drone that crashed in the country back in 2011. The video and stills of the copycat craft are pretty sketchy. Aviation analysts and have pored over the release looking for clues that the Guard Corps is bluffing—and there are plenty. The truth about Iran’s pursuit of an RQ-170 clone and other radar-evading stealth technology lies not in the v... more »
Check Out the Navy's F-35C (In Beast Mode with Hypersonic Weapons)
*David Axe* *Security, * Can this become a reality? *The F-35As the Air Force in May 2019 deployed to the Middle East for operations targeting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria frequently fly in beast mode. Islamic State forces lack significant air defenses.* The U.S. military could hang more weapons under the wings of its F-35 stealth fighters. *(This article originally appeared earlier this year.)* Lockheed Martin, which assembles the single-engine, radar-evading jets, in early May 2019 revealed a concept for a hypersonic surface-to-air missile that’s compatible with the U.S. N... more »
The Sniper: The Weapon of War That No One Wanted
*War Is Boring* *Security, * How fast that changed. Snipers play a key role in the world’s armies. They’re excellent scouts and can target commanders on the opposing side with an outsize impact. Working by themselves, they can pin down a group, creating fear and confusion. Thanks to movies such as *Enemy at the Gates *and *American Sniper* the specialty marksman is having a pop culture moment. People love watching snipers work in films, and they love picking up a sniper rifle in video games. But expert marksmen weren’t always so beloved. There was a time during the early part o... more »
Alabama Passes Law to Chemically Castrate Pedophiles
Alabama has passed a bill that would require child sex offenders to be chemically castrated before they are released from prison. The legislation was signed into law by Alabama’s governor Kay Ivey, and will apply to all sex offenders who are convicted of crimes against children younger than thirteen. Republican law maker Steve Hurst says […] The post Alabama Passes Law to Chemically Castrate Pedophiles appeared first on Health Nut News.
Behind The Project Of A Greater Albania
When at the 1878 Berlin Congress Serbia and Montenegro had to become recognized as sovereign states, the Muslim Albanian representatives tried to initiate the same for their own national state or wider autonomy within the Ottoman Empire which they considered as their own national state. They founded the (First) Prizren […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Yesterday was Flag Day. Very few of us have put ourselves in a position where we feel that we need to hug a flag in front of an audience to demonstrate our love of where we live. It's generally unquestioned that most of us are, at the least, pro-America, even if our opinions on various things may differ. For obvious reasons, that is far, far, far from the case with the current occupant of the White House. In fact, when it comes to Trump, there is simply no honest way to make the case that he is patriotic in any way, shape, or form. From his demonstrated hate for health c... more »
Jerusalem Municipality Removes Dome of the Rock From Temple Mount Drawing
My understanding is that whatever the Synagogue of Satan plan to do, they intend to do it before the 2020 US elections. These include: – 1. Executing Trump’s Deal of the Century, ie. annexing West Bank and initiating war to drive the Palestinians out of Gaza and West Bank into the North Sinai desert. 2. …
Pompeo’s New Proof Against Iran Still Doesn’t Make Sense
RT America Published on Jun 14, 2019 Rick Sanchez analyses US State Sec. Mike Pompeo’s “evidence” of Iranian involvement and how eyewitness accounts contradict Pompeo’s explanation of the incident. We’ll also hear from former Pentagon official Michael Maloof and former US diplomat Jim Jatras. end
READY FOR THE GLOBAL RESET? — Lynette Zang
SGTreport Published on Jun 12, 2019 Lynette Zang returns to SGT Report to discuss the reasons she thinks the time for a global economic reset is drawing near. Thanks for tuning in. end
Israel Carries Out Large-Scale Demolition Campaign North of Jerusalem
Israel Carries Out Large-Scale Demolition Campaign North of Jerusalem by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israeli occupation authorities yesterday carried out a wide-scale demolition campaign against Palestinian facilities in the Qalandia refugee camp, north of Jerusalem, Quds Press reported. According to the news site, the Israeli occupation demolished the Palestinian facilities, most of them commercial shops closest to the …
Wheelchair user says train station's closure will cut off 'lifeline'
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Jodie Pearce relies on Tonsley railway station in Adelaide's south to get to appointments in the CBD, and says closing it will force locals with disabilities to stay home.
Dugong calf separated from mother off Thailand bonds with carers
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A dugong calf that developed an attachment to humans after being separated from its mother and found off southern Thailand is being nurtured by marine experts in hopes that it can one day fend for itself.
GCMAF WITH THE RIGHT SUPPLEMENTS AND A CONTROLLED DIET CAN CLEAR THE EFFECTS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that affects many people around the world, with more than a million sufferers in the U.S. alone and has long been considered incurable by mainstream medicine. Yet many... The post GCMAF WITH THE RIGHT SUPPLEMENTS AND A CONTROLLED DIET CAN CLEAR THE EFFECTS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Vans and lorries
As Sue noted on Wednesday, it looks as if we'll be seeing and hearing even more about "van attacks" and "lorry attackers" from the BBC in the wake of their latest editorial guidelines (to be published later this month). The *Daily Mail* says that BBC reporters will be told to avoid using the word "terror" to describe any terror attack, "unless they are quoting someone else". The paper goes on, "Instead, they will refer to terror attacks by naming specific details, such as the location and the method of slaughter used": *The controversial edict means that the BBC will no longer us... more »
Washington Post Admits, Mexico Reinforcing Border Due To Trump Tariff Threat
By P.J. Gladnick ~ Remember how much of the mainstream media was pooh-poohing Mexico’s agreement to reinforce its southern border due to President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs? An example was last Sunday when White House NBC correspondent Mike Viqueira discounted the agreement by claiming that nothing much was really achieved: “But a look at the details […]
Shutting Down Middle And Blue-Collar America
By Paul Driessen ~ Vocal activists increasingly drive Democrat Party positions across the public policy spectrum. Print, television, social and click-bait media generally support them, while permitting little debate on liberal proposals or their potential ramifications. Even semi-moderate Joe Biden has been pressured into shifting or flipping his positions on abortion, energy, climate change and […]
Common Sense Finally Coming To EPA With Cost-Benefit Analysis
By Daren Bakst ~ Shouldn’t Environmental Protection Agency regulations do more good than harm? The agency hasn’t always thought so. In 2012, under President Barack Obama, the EPA finalized a rule to reduce emissions of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants. In doing so, the agency decided that it […]
Economic Growth: A Short History of a Controversial Idea
Environmentalists and even some economists question the relentless pursuit of GDP growth. But where did the idea come from?
Ruiz Foods recalls 123.2 tons of breakfast wraps for containing “small rocks”
Denison, TX-based Ruiz Foods Products Inc late Friday recalled approximately 246,514 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast wrap products containing bacon that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small rocks, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The frozen egg, potato, bacon and cheese wrap items were... Continue Reading
Listeria outbreak expands with two more deaths
Another two people have died in England as part of a Listeria outbreak linked to eating pre-made sandwiches, bringing the total deaths to five. Whole Genome Sequencing analysis by Public Health England (PHE) has identified three more infections bringing the total number to nine. All cases had existing medical conditions or are from vulnerable groups... Continue Reading
Dry dates with sulfite levels that were too high are recalled
A fruit product with too high a sulfite content was recalled Thursday by Longwood, FL-based Shivam Distributors. The recalled product is 14-ounce packages of “Dry Dates.” The high sulfite content, a preservative, could cause adverse health consequences with symptoms such as itchiness, upset stomach, headache, stiffness, diarrhea, cough, nausea, and weakness. The recalled, “Dry Dates”... Continue Reading
Rio Approves State Law That Requires Electric Scooter Users to Take Test
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj) approved, on Thursday, June 13th, a bill to regulate scooters and similar electric models, such as unicycles and electric bicycles. The law provides for the compulsory online testing of basic traffic knowledge to be allowed to […] The post Rio Approves State Law That Requires Electric Scooter Users to Take Test appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nestor Forster Gets Promoted and Could be Top Candidate for Brazilian Embassy in the U.S.
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Diplomat Nestor Forster was among those promoted to the first class in his career, on a list signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) on Wednesday, June 12th. The diplomat has been the top candidate for the Brazilian Embassy in the U.S. since January, according to […] The post Nestor Forster Gets Promoted and Could be Top Candidate for Brazilian Embassy in the U.S. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gilberto Gil Returns to Rio de Janeiro’s Vivo Rio Arena for a Concert this Saturday
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Saturday, June 15th, sees the return of one of Brazil’s musical greats, as Gilberto Gil plays a concert at the Vivo Rio arena in support of his 2018 album “OK OK OK.” Known for his political activism and close friendship with imprisoned former President […] The post Gilberto Gil Returns to Rio de Janeiro’s Vivo Rio Arena for a Concert this Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s C-Section Rate is Almost Twice as High as in the U.S.
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Cesarean section is the most common form of childbirth in Brazil. Of the total number of procedures performed in the country, 55.5 percent are C-sections, according to data from the Ministry of Health. In private hospitals, this rate may be as high as 84 percent. […] The post Brazil’s C-Section Rate is Almost Twice as High as in the U.S. appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Brazilian State of Pará, Impunity Continues in Land Conflict Turned Deadly
By Rachel Mucha, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A year has passed since the April 24th, 2018, assassination of 33-year old quilombola leader Nazildo dos Santos Brito, a resident of the Turé III community in the Acará District of Pará. According to witnesses, wealthy local farmer José Telmo Zani paid local residents Marcos […] The post In Brazilian State of Pará, Impunity Continues in Land Conflict Turned Deadly appeared first on The Rio Times.
Inflation in Brazil Slows for all Social Groups, Says Research
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Inflation has slowed for all social groups, especially for the lowest income bracket, the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA) reported yesterday, June 14th. According to the Ipea Indicator of Inflation by Income Range, in May there was a slowdown for the second consecutive month. According to […] The post Inflation in Brazil Slows for all Social Groups, Says Research appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Announces the Dismissal of Brazilian Postal Service President
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Friday morning, June 14th, that he will dismiss the president of the Brazilian Post and Telegraph Company (ECT, also known as Correios), General Juarez Aparecido de Paula Cunha. At a breakfast meeting with journalists, the President said that Cunha “went to Federal […] The post Bolsonaro Announces the Dismissal of Brazilian Postal Service President appeared first on The Rio Times.
Indian Ocean sea levels rise 0.00mm over past century
By Vicki Batts A scientific paper published by a team of Australian researchers has revealed a startling find: Scientists at the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level (PSMSL) have been “adjusting” historical data regarding tide levels in the Indian Ocean. Their “highly questionable” activities have depicted rapidly rising seas — but the truth is that there is no […]
Wielding the hatchet
A tweet a couple of days ago... ...led me to find that report (via TV Eyes). It was on BBC London's early evening local news programme and was by their political editor Tim Donovan. So was it a biased hatchet job or not? Well, I'd say it was. But here's a transcript for you to judge: *Tim Donovan*: *The mayoralty was never enough, as we found out halfway through his second term.** He wanted to leave City Hall and get back to Parliament. But now eyeing a bigger prize was this in his campaign video rather a rosy recall of London life under Boris? * *He definitely wanted to be... more »
Arkansas Woman Arrested in Death of Linda Collins-Smith
Authorities said they’ve arrested an Arkansas woman in connection with the killing of a former state senator who was found dead outside her own home.
Tweets For Today
As the Japanese-owned tanker attacked in the Gulf of Oman this week is being towed to port, American experts are now on board, and have found pieces of the magnet -- which held the limpet mine to the ship -- still stuck to the hull https://t.co/JwSUzzp3SU pic.twitter.com/4GZ1Q3Ttxh — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) June 14, 2019 U.S. focus is to build global consensus after Mideast oil tanker attacks: Shanahan https://t.co/X7Zf2qWllU pic.twitter.com/hqE9yYUhfy — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 15, 2019 Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say ht... more »
The Hot List: 5 Best 9mm Guns You Can Get Your Hands On
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Do you agree? *In this review of our top picks for best compact 9mm pistols, we looked at some of the most popular handguns on the market. While it was a tough decision for us to settle on only one of them as our top pick for best compact 9mm, we had to go with the Glock 19. This is a solid sidearm that is great for the novice shooter, packs a major punch and is what you may call “just right”.* Concealed carry guns have been growing in popularity in the last few years, and more people now than ever before have their concealed carry licenses. That m... more »
Live: The Broncos go on the road to face the Eels
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The Eels host the Broncos after the Storm run roughshod over the Knights and the Panthers won a close one against the Rabbitohs. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
A Sydney apartment building was evacuated after cracks were found. This is what we know
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Engineers are assessing the multistorey complex in Mascot that was evacuated on Friday night after cracks were found in the building's car park.
Aboriginal rangers join global effort to understand impacts of atmospheric pollution in the tropics
Atmospheric pollution monitoring sites are underrepresented in the tropics, as most are located in Western Europe or southern latitudes of the southern hemisphere. A new programs hopes to improve the quality of results at one tropical station — by involving First Nation's people.
Live: Blues face Bulldogs looking for back-to-back wins
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The Blues finish up Saturday AFL with a clash against the Bulldogs after the Saints beat the Suns in Townsville and the Dockers have a win over the Power in Perth. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
'Unthinkable': Founder of Australia's satirical art prize dies aged 85
Peter Batey OAM, the theatre director and actor who founded a famous art prize that was initially judged by a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Maude, dies in a single-vehicle car crash in regional NSW.
Iranian Mischief
Ever since the Gulf of Tonkin Incident (fake news) dragged us into war in Viet Nam, I have looked at these predicates for war with a very jaundiced eye. You see, there is a tendency among Americans to trust their government, their leaders, and to follow somewhat blindly. So I always urge caution. You've read about it in the news and I don't have much to offer beyond what is circulating. Two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman by Iran and the crews have been evacuated. . Imagery showed one ship, the *Front Altair*, on fire, drifting and in danger of sinking. The other ship is ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy takes a selfie at the first congress of his party called Servant of the People in the city Botanical Garden, Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, June 9, 2019. The congress revealed the party list for the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for July 21. Servant of the People is the name of a television series in which Zelenskiy, who was a comedic actor before becoming president, portrayed a schoolteacher elected president. © AP Photo / Zoya Shu *WNU Editor:* The above picture came fomr this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 8 June - 14 Jun... more »
John Bolton: "When Has The Government Ever Lied About Attacks On Ships In A Gulf Somewhere Just To Provoke War?"
*John Bolton: "When Has The Government Ever Lied * *About Attacks On Ships In A Gulf Somewhere Just To Provoke War?"* by The Babylon Bee U.S.— "After top U.S. officials claimed Iran attacked ships in the Gulf of Oman this week, John Bolton held a press conference where he asked when the government has ever lied about something like this just to start a war. “When has the government ever lied about ships being attacked, say in a gulf somewhere, for the purpose of getting involved in another foreign conflict?” he asked. “Can you point to a single time a lie about a minor attack result... more »
Air Force F-22s and F-35s Armed With Hypersonic Missiles?
Raytheon National Interest/Defense Maven: *Imagine This: Air Force F-22s and F-35s Armed with Hypersonic Missiles* Could it happen? (Washington, D.C.) Traveling at 5-times the speed of sound, skipping off the boundary of the upper atmosphere and descending upon enemy targets with targeted force, emerging hypersonic weapons promise to massively reshape offensive combat tactics. Recognizing this, Pentagon and industry developers are now testing a new series of hypersonic weapons prototypes as part of a large-scale effort to fast-track the weapons to service. The US acceleration of... more »
UN Global Compact for Migration; Macron
11-27-2018 * the* larger goal, if British politician Janice Atkinson is correct, is to remake the West through massive Third World migration. Atkinson, an independent member of the European Parliament for South East England, is warning about the *“*Global Compact for Migration*” *(GCM), a little known United Nations scheme. As she wrote in a recent *Voice of Europe* piece: The ‘Global Compact for Migration’, in the works since April 2017, is a rather hushed up plan to move large numbers of people from the third world to countries with a strong, sustainable economy. In other... more »
June 15th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #877
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 →
Saturday June 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 →
Mexico Threatens Tariff Retaliation…
Too funny…. apparently Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez didn’t watch what happened to China (or Canada) when they made similar threats of retaliation against President Trump’s tariffs. Seriously. President Trump wants the border secure, yes. However, President Trump would also … Continue reading →
B-52 Bomber Takes Flight With The Air Force's Newest Hypersonic Weapon For The First Time
The flight test collected data on drag and vibration impacts on the weapon and the B-52 Stratofortress carrying it. This image of a B-52 Stratofortress is from April 20, 2011. (Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin/U.S. Air Force) *Business Insider*: *One of America's oldest bombers just took flight with the Air Force's newest hypersonic weapon for the first time* * A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber took flight with the service's new hypersonic weapon for the first time on Wednesday. * The AGM-183A Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) being tested was an inactive prototype that the A... more »
Foreign Correspondent: Russia Sees Through Trump’s Iran Bluster, But Has Middle East Problems of its Own
*By trying to isolate Russia and Iran, the US is only isolating itself.* *-by Reese Erlich* MOSCOW -- President Donald Trump won’t go to war with Iran. That was the prediction of Russian experts I interviewed in Moscow during the height of the US-Iran crisis in May. They were right. To date, Trump has threatened military action against North Korea, Venezuela, and Iran. But, while he has caused tremendous damage to ordinary people with tariffs and economic sanctions, he hasn’t started any new wars. Countries around the world can now, after two years of Trump, distinguish between... more »
Should the government step in?
Here’s a recent New York Times story: 11,000 Will Die Waiting For Transplants This Year The actual figure may be closer to 43,000. These deaths are caused by a government law that prevents monetary compensation for kidney donors. And this makes the following subhead a bit hard to swallow: People on the organ wait list […] The post Should the government step in? appeared first on Econlib.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 15, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Arraia do SIBC @ Espaço Corcovado (Cosme Velho) – Come and enjoy Rio’s ongoing June festivities with Sambotica and Forró Maravilhas. Taking place at the beautiful Espaço Corcovado, you’ll […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 15, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 15, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Arraial Perfumado (Bixiga) – One of the hottest venues to enjoy São Paulo’s alternative nightlife, Mundo Pensante hosts the Arraial Perfumado tonight. An unusual Festa Junina with band Xaxado […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 15, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Unidentified and Luis Elizondo
For those who think I have missed it, I have, of course, seen the article and information about John Greenewald and his attempt to verify Luis Elizondo’s claim of leadership of the AATIP program. It is a disturbing document because it suggests that Elizondo wasn’t in a leadership position, although that it how he is John Greenewald. Photo copyright by Kevin Randle.“credentialled” on *History’s Unidentified* program. First, however, let’s separate the UFO sightings on the *USS Nimitz* from this controversy around Elizondo. We do have the video, limited though it is, and the testimon... more »
Fabrication of History
A sort note about historical revisionism. Jef Demolder has posted an extremely interesting summary of the historical revision of one Edwin Johnson, an 19th century English historian, in which that author arrived at the conclusion that the Roman-Greco civilisation ended … Continue reading →
23 House Republicans Suspect DOJ Cover-up in Progress? – Request “Prompt” Declassification from President Trump…
Twenty-three House republicans request declassification of documents directly from President Trump as soon as possible. Despite the executive office directive to AG Bill Barr, the republican group seemingly do not trust the DOJ and FBI institutional interests. It’s a smart … Continue reading →
Dying to Visit The Dominican Republic?….
No-one seems to know why Americans are dying of ‘heart attacks’ during vacations in the Dominican Republic, but many people are beginning to suspect intentional poisoning by hotel workers. Another mysterious death today: (Dominican Republic) The son of a New … Continue reading →
P-plater clocked at 201kph on regional highway
A P-plater loses his licence on the spot after allegedly being caught driving at more than twice the speed limit in a 100kph zone on a regional SA highway.
Swiss women strike and burn bras in protest against sexism
Just In - 1 day ago
Thousands walk off the job to protest workplace inequality, condemn sexual violence and demand longer paternity leave in Switzerland, where women did not win the right to vote until 1971.
Why Magnesium Is a Cornerstone Mineral for Health
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant element in your body, and one of the seven essential minerals we can’t live without. It’s necessary for the healthy functioning of most cells, but especially your heart, kidneys and muscles. Low levels of magnesium impede cellular metabolic function and deteriorate mitochondrial […] The post Why Magnesium Is a Cornerstone Mineral for Health appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: Digital marketer Mailchimp bans anti-vaccination content
Mailchimp will no longer provide services to newsletters that promote what they call anti-vaccination content. The digital marketer has already removed several anti-vaccine clients from its platform. The push to block anti-vaccine information is a trend set by other tech companies and is driven by unprecedented influence from lawmakers and public health advocates on digital […] The post NBC: Digital marketer Mailchimp bans anti-vaccination content appeared first on Health Nut News.
New York Quickly Removes Religious Vaccine Exemptions with No Public Hearings
On June 13, 2019, the New York legislature quickly pushed a bill (A2371) to repeal the religious exemption to vaccination through both the Assembly and Senate in one day with no public hearings. The unprecedented legislative coup, which cut the citizens of New York out of participating in the law making process, culminated in the Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo immediately signing the bill into law. “This new law, which was rammed through the New York legislature in one day without public participation in the democratic process violates the human right to hold religious and spiri... more »
Davy Crockett: The Mobile Nuclear Missile Launcher That Fired Neutron Bombs
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * What a weapon. Design work for a minimum-size atomic warhead called the XW-51 began at the University of California Radiation Laboratory in the mid 1950s. It later shifted to the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, which was also working on compact warheads, and re-designated the W-54 in January 1959. Initially intended to be used for lightweight thermonuclear weapons, the prototype subsequently was adapted for a variety of tactical uses by the armies in the field. XW-51 precursors, as well as compact LASL designs, were first evaluated as pa... more »
What Explains the Ferocity of the Attack Against Donald Trump
*Robert W. Merry* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Standards of evidence have gone out the window when it comes to attacking President Trump. TO WHAT extent does the two-year political investigation into Donald Trump and his top aides and family members, based on suspicions of treacherous “collusion” with the Russian government, represent a kind of McCarthyism? Most people involved in that investigation no doubt would be aghast at the question. After all, they might say, they were only trying to save the country from an obviously bad man who had both motive and opportunity t... more »
A World War II Nazi Smart Bomb? Yes, It Did Actually Exist
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * A few countries had them. As soon as one caveman threw a rock in anger at another, the human race took a giant step forward in warfare. No longer were people relegated to close-in, hand-to-hand combat. In the same manner, warfare took another big step when the first aerial bomb was dropped, actually thrown, from an aircraft. The rock and bomb really weren’t that much different from one another. Each could be pointed in a certain direction and released at a chosen point in time. From that point until impact, the projectile was governed sole... more »
Thomas, Beleaguered WIU President, Resigns
Dr. Jack Thomas, the beleaguered president of Western Illinois University, has resigned, speaking about the school's successes and not addressing detractors who have campaigned to get him out of the rural Illinois school.
Friday Evening Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Luke Savage writes that the most compelling case for socialist policies is the importance of expanding on the unduly narrow definition of freedom offered by the right: Socialists, on the other hand, have long understood that class stratification, poverty, and economic deprivation are in fact both created and necessitated by capitalism: *imposed* on the majority by the imperative to generate profits, cut labor costs, and commodify every aspect of life. Real freedom therefore requires a whole lot more than the basic civil and political rights ens... more »
2 quotes from Vasily Grossman (1905-64)
* And* it was not merely tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands, but hundreds of millions of people who were the obedient witnesses of this slaughter of the innocent. Nor were they merely obedient witnesses: when ordered to they gave their support to this slaughter, voting in favor of it amid a hubbub of voices. There was something unexpected in their degree of obedience….The extreme violence of totalitarian social systems proved able to paralyze the human spirit throughout whole continents….There are people whose souls have just withered, people who are willing to go along w... more »
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Craig Connelly feat. Roxanne Emery - This Life
Juneteenth Celebrates End of Slavery in the US
A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
Persian Gulf Tanker Attack: Iran Guilty? False Flag? Cui Bono?
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jun 13, 2019 Just as the prime minister of Japan was in an historic visit to Iran (the first since the 1979 revolution), a Japanese-owned tanker (and one other) was attacked in the Persian Gulf. US neocons are pointing the finger at Iran. Does it make sense to attack Japan in …
Trump Says Tanker Attack Has “Iran Written All Over It” As Tehran Slams US “False Flag”
Has Donald Trump sold out? It would appear to be the case. The recent 2 weeks onslaught by Russia, China, Iran (and now Europe) on the dollar is probably the main reason for the false flag. There is clearly a concerted effort to kill the dollar. So, the message is: “You kill the dollar, we …
Iran Urges US, Allies to Stop False Flag Ops in Mideast After Gulf of Oman Tanker Sabotage
Iran Urges US, Allies to Stop False Flag Ops in Mideast After Gulf of Oman Tanker Sabotage by https://sputniknews.com/ The warning comes on the heels of US accusations that Iran was behind the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on 13 June – just one month after a similar incident near …
Japanese Tanker Owner Claims Crew Saw ‘Flying Objects’ Before Attack, Denies Ship Struck Mine
Water mines are designed to strike a ship at the waterline or below it, so that water can flow into the damaged ship and sink it. America’s fairy tale of “damaged by naval mine” is BS! The damage is above the waterline. – Japanese Tanker Owner Claims Crew Saw ‘Flying Objects’ Before Attack, Denies Ship …
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