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Iran Paralysed
The rise of tension in the Gulf is a dangerous game which could turn bloody at any moment. The unclaimed sabotage of the tankers could have been perpetrated by almost any of the parties, including the United States, who are well-versed in the use of false-flag operations. However, rational analysis shows that Teheran today is not at all in this state of mind.
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood offers an electoral primer for voters who want to avert a climate breakdown in this fall's federal election. And Paul Wells takes a look at the Cons' undercooked nothingburger of a climate plan, while Hilary Beaumont notes that it's actually designed to coordinate with fossil fuel barons' plans to increase emissions. - While Jason Kenney explicitly launches a war against anybody who questions the most extreme elements of the oil sector, Mark Schapiro points out that environmental reporting has long been an area in ... more »
Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone – Tehran Warns Washington Has ‘Crossed Red Line’
*21WIRE* | Incident happens amid rising tension between US and Iran, as war hawks in Washington continue to build their case for Iran's "aggressive behavior" in the region.
U.K. Government Freezes New Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia After Court Rules The £4.7Billion Trade Unlawful Because Of Yemen
*The Guardian:* *UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia unlawful, court of appeal declares* Ruling prompts government to suspend new arms sales to Saudi Arabia while it urgently reviews its processes British arms sales to Saudi Arabia have been declared unlawful by the court of appeal because ministers failed to properly assess their contribution to civilian casualties in indiscriminate bombing in Yemen. The unexpected ruling has prompted the British government to suspend new arms sales to Saudi Arabia while it urgently reviews its processes – although Liam Fox, the international trade ... more »
Trump Heights - A Place to Call Home
A rather fascinating recent announcement by the Israeli government shows just how tight the relationship is between Washington and Tel Aviv and the Trump and Netanyahu Adminstrations in particular. Here is the announcement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office: With the Trump Administration proclaiming that Israel had the right to exercise sovereignty over the Golan Heights back in March 2019, land which was a part of Syria until the 1967 Six-Day War, this is not a terribly surprising development. This announcement made the United States stand out as the only nation in the worl... more »
World News Briefs -- June 20, 2019
*BBC*:* Strait of Hormuz: US confirms drone shot down by Iran* A US military surveillance drone has been shot down by Iranian forces while flying over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said the aircraft had violated Iranian airspace, and that the incident sent a "clear message to America". But the US military insisted the drone had been over international waters at the time, and condemned what it called an "unprovoked attack" by the IRGC. It comes at a time of escalating tension between the US and Iran. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Dozens ki... more »
What to do with hard-core terrorist prisoners?
That problem is rearing its head in the Middle East right now - but it's likely to impact many countries, sooner or later. Strategy Page reports: In northeast Syria the U.S. backed SDF (Kurdish led Syrian Defense Forces rebels) have a growing problem with ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) wives (and their children) that ISIL had ordered to surrender as SDF captured the last ISIL controlled territory in eastern Syria (Deir Ezzor province). The mass surrenders began at the end of 2018 and by April the SDF had 63,000 of these refugees. Since then that has grown to 74,000 an... more »
Russia to Release 100 Illegally Captured Whales
Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Gordeyev said that the operation to fully re-introduce the mammals back into the wild would take at least four months.
Reach out and touch…our leaders with your concerns
I have been in contact with the offices of sixteen Republican Senators to share my concerns about an American problem, not a Democrat or Republican one. I am also going to send the following email to several Democrat Senators. If … Continue reading →
On The Libertarian Obsession With The Word “Narcissist”
Narcissus gazing at his own reflection (Painting by Caravaggio)Ever since Trump became the president, the community of libertarian scholars has become obsessed with the word “narcissist”. They have been flooding the libertarian websites and forums with articles and blogs which proclaim that Trump is a narcissist and therefore he is unfit to hold the office of president. Let’s assume that Trump is a narcissist, as the libertarians claim, but does that necessarily make him a worse politician than a non-narcissistic man? Why is narcissism a problem? I am not enthusiastic about narcissi... more »
A foot of summer snow for the Rockies!
Winter Weather Advisory … as in WINTER. National Weather Service Great Falls MT Jun 20 2019 – Gallatin-Including West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass and Targhee Pass Thu Jun 20 2019 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON FRIDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET… Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches through passes and areas ... Read moreA foot of summer snow for the Rockies! The post A foot of summer snow for the Rockies! appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Eagles beat Bombers to move into AFL top four
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West Coast is in the AFL top four following an uninspiring 35-point victory over Essendon in Perth, with star defender Jeremy McGovern placed on report.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 20, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (fourth from left) walks past a CH-53 heavy-lift transport helicopter an Israeli military drill in the country's north, June 19. The Israeli leader issued a thinly-veiled threat to Iran, which has threatened to fire missiles at Tel Aviv should a regional war erupt. Ben Gershom/Israeli Government Press Office *Newsweek:* *Israel Shows Off 'Very Destructive Power' in Massive Military Drills as U.S. and Iran Face Crisis* Israel has conducted a massive multi-branch military exercise simulating attacks from foes across its... more »
The BBC's ongoing war on Boris. Damage Limitation
The BBC’s ongoing war against Boris and damage limitation for the 'Imam From Bristol' gaffe. Victoria Derbyshire 13:40 [Boris Johnson] didn’t think his mistake in describing the British/Iranian *mum* in jail for spying in Iran, as 'a journalist' when her family said she wasn’t, didn’t make any difference. Now, you were there when he made this comments, and potentially had to do a bit of clearing up afterwards, do you agree? His comments, his mistakes, didn’t make any difference? Alistair Burt One thing I’m resolutely clear about, and that is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is not an is... more »
That's It?
Andrew Scheer has finally released his plan to tackle climate change. Alex Boutillier and Alex Ballingall report that: Under the Conservative plan, companies will still be forced to pay for their pollution, but consumers will not pay a fuel levy directly at the cash register or gas pump as they do under the federal carbon price. The party would put a cap on industrial emissions, forcing companies that emit more than 40 kilotonnes per year to pay unspecified amounts into research and development initiatives that are certified by the federal government. Examples in the plan include ... more »
Greenland Ice Sheet
Graphical catastrophic squawking… 0.42% of the Greenland ice sheet (GrIS) has melted since 1900!!! The GrIS has lost the volumetric equivalent of a Lake Superior worth of ice!!! Based on the asserted loss of ice since 1900, the GrIS has lost the equivalent of a Lake Superior-sized ice cube. However the GrIs remained larger than […]
Russia, China Warns Against US Military Buildup in Mideast
Press TV Published on Jun 20, 2019 The United States says it will send advanced weapons to the Middle East alongside a deployment of 1000 additional troops that was announced on Monday. end
Why Russia’s Nord Stream Pipeline Infuriates Trump
RT America Published on Jun 18, 2019 The two lines of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea will link Russia and Germany and provide reliable natural gas to the region. Critics of the project include Ukraine, who currently profits from transit of the gas, and the US, intent on selling its own …
Moscow Regrets ‘Baseless’ Accusations by International Probe Russian Military Complicit in MH17 Crash
RT Published on Jun 19, 2019 Russia called regrettable the “absolutely baseless” accusations made by the international #investigation into the downing of #MalaysianAirlines flight #MH17, which said the Russian military was involved in the incident. On Wednesday, the Dutch-led Joint Investigations Team (JIT) accused three Russians nationals and a Ukrainian of playing a significant role …
Keiser Report: Deutsche Bank’s Death Spiral (E1399)
RT Published on Jun 20, 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy start with the Financial Times headlines announcing what Keiser Report had warned would happen: Deutsche Bank’s new ‘bad bank’ for all of their toxic derivatives. Once again, the profits are privatized while the risks are socialized onto the backs …
Meanwhile In China, Echoes Of Lehman As Interbank Market Freezes
Meanwhile In China, Echoes Of Lehman As Interbank Market Freezes by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ One month ago we wrote that in the aftermath of the shocking government May 24 seizure of Baoshang Bank – not shocking because the bank failed as most Chinese banks are insolvent if left to their own devices due to the real, …
In First, Israel’s F-35s Join Massive Drill Simulating War with Hezbollah, Gaza
In First, Israel’s F-35s Join Massive Drill Simulating War with Hezbollah, Gaza by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Exercise involving numerous strike craft, air defenses and ground support forces sees army preparing for an enemy armed with advanced technology – The Israeli Air Force is holding a large-scale multi-day exercise simulating combat action on multiple fronts, the …
A Winnable Nuclear War? New Pentagon Document Shows US Military Thinks So
A Winnable Nuclear War? New Pentagon Document Shows US Military Thinks So by https://www.rt.com/ The Pentagon document laying out the US doctrine of nuclear operations was publicly available for about a week, then made ‘official use only.’ What’s inside is a chilling reminder that Washington sees nuclear war as winnable. – “Nuclear Operations,” or Joint Publication …
Iran Shoots Down US Drone, Says “Ready For War”
Iran Shoots Down US Drone, Says “Ready For War” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Tensions between the US and Iran flared on Thursday when the Iranian Revolutionary Guard shot down an American drone that was said to have flown into Iranian airspace (the US claims the drone flew over international territory). The drone was reportedly flying over …
Deforestation of Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Surges to Record High, Further Devastation Looms
*Elias Marat* - The Brazilian Amazon rainforest has suffered a surge in deforestation in recent months.
Pull Us Back From War and Economic Collapse: Push For Lyndon Larouche's Exoneration
[image: F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from an aircraft carrier during "Northern Edge," one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises in 2019 that prepares joint forces to respond to crisis in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)] Much of the world now fears another, more catastrophic American war in Southwest Asia — the American public and military ranks both strongly oppose any more war there — and the Russian President has just said that U.S.-Russian relations "are getting worse by the hour." They got very much more dangerous over the weekend, when the *New York Tim... more »
Why the United States Will Not Attack Iran
The United States cannot afford another new war. The post Why the United States Will Not Attack Iran appeared first on The Duran.
CrowdStrike DNC email hack hoax. Mueller exposed as Deep State hack (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 210. The post CrowdStrike DNC email hack hoax. Mueller exposed as Deep State hack (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Pentagon Confirms That Iran Shot Down An RQ-4 Global Hawk (Update)
*Daily Mail:* *'It was an unprovoked attack': US hits out at Iran for shooting down $180million spy drone and says it was in international not Iranian airspace as Tehran issues fake photo and warns it is 'ready for war'* * Iran claimed an RQ-4 Global Hawk was in their airspace, denied by Washington * Commander Hossein Salami declared his men were 'ready for war' today * US said a Navy MQ-4C Triton was destroyed, but that it wasn't in Iran's airspace * Washington will fear stolen secrets if Tehran can get their hands on the plane * News comes amid flaring tensions after two oil t... more »
DESEGREGATING THE GOTHAM ONE: "Where's the outrage?" one commenter asks!
*THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019Thoroughly apt response to New York Times' clueless post:* Back in March, New York City's eight "specialized" high schools sent out their annual admission offers. Demographically, this year's admission offers were almost exactly the same as they've been in recent years. Here's something else that's true: On the most obvious, straightforward level, everyone knows why the bulk of these admission offers go to Asian-American and white kids, with black and Hispanic kids receiving far fewer offers. Sadly enough, this year's numbers weren't surprising at all—and t... more »
The Real Reason for Vaccine Mandates
By Ted Kuntz The argument made for denying a public education to children who are selectively vaccinated or unvaccinated is the risk they pose to the immune-compromised who can’t be vaccinated. It’s a heart-warming story motivated out of compassion for... more »
Vax Cards Please! Children Expelled from Monsey NY School
Note: Security guards. Cards to be shown to gain admittance. Expulsions. In New York. I'm having some difficulty locating good info on what is a "Satmar" school except that it is a religious, Jewish school, nor can I find much... more »
TRUMP: WAR IS HARD!
Two stories today confirm that the only reason President Trump hasn't gotten us into a war is that it's too much effort for him. First, from *The Washington Post*: *With Maduro entrenched in Venezuela, Trump loses patience and interest in issue, officials say* Last winter, the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seemed a sure bet to President Trump, a quick foreign policy win at a time when other initiatives in Asia and the Middle East appeared stalled or headed in the wrong direction. Then came spring, when Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader Trump had recognized as Vene... more »
F-35 and F-22 Are Officially Old: Europe's 6th Generation Fighter Has Arrived
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* Germany and France are leading the way. France and Germany have unveiled their much-anticipated Future Combat System (FCAS) at this year’s Paris Air Show, formally entering the global race for a sixth-generation fighter. FCAS is the successor to aircraft manufacturer Dassault’s four-decade old, fourth-generation Rafale fighter, boasting a* bubble canopy* design accompanied by what appears to be a fully digitized onboard display. FCAS is significantly larger than its predecessor, but—as with virtually all other fifth and likely sixth generatio... more »
Brazil’s Decreased Homicide Rate vs. Increase in Police Killings
Column by Henry Montalto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Seemingly confirming one of Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign promises, Brazil registered a 23 percent drop in its homicide rate for the first quarter of 2019. On the other hand, the number of police killings rose eighteen percent, making 2019 the deadliest year in decades. While […] The post Brazil’s Decreased Homicide Rate vs. Increase in Police Killings appeared first on The Rio Times.
A carbon tax hurts everyone and has no effect on climate changes
“A carbon tax increases the cost of everything Americans buy and lowers Americans’ effective take home pay. A carbon tax increases the power, cost, and intrusiveness of the government in our lives,” click here
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*SAT’s Adversity Index: Academic Excellence or Socioeconomic Diversity?* The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Board became popular after World War II mainly to provide a reasonably objective means of increasing emphasis on academic merit in admissions to elite colleges. As Jerome Karabel (author of The Chosen: The Hidden History of Admission and Exclusion at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton) vividly pointed out more than a decade ago, introducing the SAT as a major admission determinant helped reduce blatant discrimination against Jews and other relatively disadvantaged gr... more »
Is Iran the next war?
Is the US government preparing to lie its way into another war? Pentagon Drone shot down over Iran - Washington denies it was over Iranian territory. Should we believe the Pentagon and the CIA? What comes next? Secretary of Insanity Mike Pompeo has admitted to “lying, cheating and stealing” as CIA director. RT's Rick Sanchez reminds us that as citizens, it’s our responsibility to be aware of what’s going on in our government and to hold officials to account. In other words we all need to act to prevent the next war which will result in: - Countless deaths - More refu... more »
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*The Plastic We 'Recycle' Is Actually Horrible for the Environment* *You can't win* When you drop your plastic waste into the recycling bin, it most likely makes its way around the world, where it can pose a health and security risk to developing countries, according to a new Guardian report. The planet is getting buried under plastic: beaches are littered with it, sea life is choking on it, and a new report finds that we're even drinking a credit-card-size amount of plastic every week from our drinking water. Needless to say, recycling is a good idea. Until it's done wrong. That ... more »
Man arrested in Melbourne over plans to travel overseas for 'hostile activities'
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A 29-year-old man is arrested by counterterrorism police in Melbourne over allegations he planned to travel overseas to engage in "hostile activities".
What we know about the suspects in the downing of MH17
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Authorities have named four men they allege were involved in the downing of flight MH17. Here is a snapshot of the details that have emerged during an investigation into their activities.
Here’s why nobody is happy with the current state of the Los Angeles marijuana industry
Los Angeles marijuana czar Cat Packer did an impromptu Oprah Winfrey impersonation during an appearance at a Mendocino County retreat earlier this month when asked what she’d do with an unlimited budget and staff. “Everyone would get licenses!” the director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation said with a smile, spurring the audience to […] Here’s why nobody is happy with the current state of the Los Angeles marijuana industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Math explains why the Democrats may have trouble picking a candidate
Peter Thomas, Professor of Mathematics, Case Western Reserve University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The more candidates that there are, the likelier it is that voters cannot come to a consensus on the best candidate.
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From Jenna Orkin Medical IDs: Enemy of Privacy, Liberty, and HealthScientists shocked by Arctic permafrost thawing 70 years sooner than predictedIran Has Ties to Al Qaeda, Trump Officials Tell Skeptical CongressFrom Federation of American Scientists: The Joint Chiefs of Staff briefly published and then removed from public access a new edition of their official doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons. But a public copy was preserved. See Joint Publication 3-72, *Nuclear Operations*, June 11, 2019. Massive Embezzlement Scandal Threatens Juan Guaido's Political Future Meet The Mini-BOT... more »
What Does "Bipartisan" Mean To Status Quo Joe? "Nothing Would Fundamentally Change"
Would it surprise you to read that Status Quo Joe is trying to woo lots of Republican donors? It shouldn't-- and he is. What it should do, however, is alarm you. What's Biden telling these Republican millionaires and billionaires about how he'll govern the country? He could be saying "Just look at my record." Or is he going further? He's the only top contender not calling for Trump's impeachment. Is he explaining that on day one he'll pardon Trump and his family and his regime so we can move on and get a fresh start? I'd be he is. Listen to the clip up top. The whole thing reveal... more »
Dossier 2.0: FBI knowingly relied on fake ‘Black Cash Ledger’ in Manafort investigation
*21WIRE + The Hill* | Manafort was meant to be Mueller's 'big catch', but the basis of the FBI's investigation appears to be fraudulent.
FBI Never Investigated DNC Computers for Hack, Cited Redacted ‘Draft’ Reports from Private Firm CrowdStrike Instead
*Ray McGovern* | More evidence that the entire "Russia hacked the DNC" story was a complete fabrication.
A self-centered, narcissistic, "I'm entitled!" whiner
Kim du Toit refers to some things as "RCOB moments", meaning "Red Curtain of Blood". Something is so egregiously wrong, or stupid, or ridiculous, that one experiences a red curtain of blood over one's vision as one instantly loses one's temper. Comprehensively. I had such a moment - several of them, in fact - while reading this article. I have $235,000 of student debt. The first $120,000 came with a bachelor’s degree from my state school. Another $70,000 or so came with my master’s degree. The remainder is accrued interest. * . . .* I would have to begin devoting half of my inco... more »
This A-10 Killed A F-22 And F-16
Let's take a look at the record of the A-10. It killed a cow and killed the F-16 and F-22, which is incredible. Which stupid is driving the F-22 ?😊 pic.twitter.com/tWgwhZiiyx — Caesar (@Ninja998998) June 20, 2019 *WNU Editor:* That A-10 has seen a lot of combat. I also concur with the above commentator. Who was flying the F-22?
Asean: l'accord de libre-échange promu par Pékin débattu à Bangkok
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20-Jun-2019 Les dirigeants des pays de l'Association des nations d'Asie du Sud-Est (Asean), réunis en sommet ce week-end à Bangkok, vont se pencher sur un projet d'accord de libre-échange avec six partenaires, le Partenariat économique intégral régional (RCEP selon son acronyme anglais).
Le Mexique ratifie le nouveau traité de libre-échange avec les Etats-Unis et le Canada
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20-Jun-2019 Le Mexique a ratifié mercredi le nouvel accord de libre-échange nord-américain (AEUMC) avec le Canada et les Etats-Unis, devenant le premier pays à donner son feu vert à ce traité, malgré les récentes tensions avec Washington sur l'immigration.
US-Japan trade deal progress likely in 'months': US official
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20-Jun-2019 US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer tells Congress that Japanese authorities 'understand completely' the US desire for trade access to Japan and that efforts to reach a new trade agreement should bear fruit soon
Indian dairy under threat from new trade deals
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20-Jun-2019 Several new trade pacts that cater to transnational corporations, like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or the proposed deals pending with Europe, threaten to radically change the map and wipe out India's small dairy producers.
Russian Air Force unleashes new round of airstrikes over northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force resumed their aerial campaign over northwestern Syria this week after taking a brief hiatus to discuss a potential ceasefire with Turkey in the Idlib Governorate. According to a field report from the Hama Governorate on Wednesday, the Russian Air Force unleashed a plethora of airstrikes over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces launch ballistic missile at Saudi Coalition camp
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Houthi forces have launched another ballistic missile into southern Saudi Arabia this week, targeting a Coalition camp in the Najran Province. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired a Badr-F ballistic missile at Saudi Coalition camp in the Al-Souh area near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey unveils new 5th generation fighter jet: video
Turkey’s primary aircraft design bureau put forward at the air show Ankara’s answer to the loss of the F-35, a plane Turkey had once hoped to buy 100 of from the US. Washington recently put that deal on hold over its continued objection to Ankara’s purchasing of S-400 air defense systems from Russia. On the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army fails to retake strategic hilltop in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new attack in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate this morning. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the western axis of Tal Malah this morning in a bid to retake this hilltop and reopen the main road between Mhardeh […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The U.S. Navy’s Next Big Warship Could Look Just Like This
*David Axe* *Security, * More stealthy warships? The U.S. Navy’s next big warship could look a lot like its current DDG-1000 *Zumwalt* class of stealthy destroyers, Rear Adm. William Galinis, the Navy’s program executive officer for ships, said at a June 19, 2019 symposium. By contrast, the new ship probably won’t look like the DDG-51 *Arleigh Burke* class, currently the mainstay of the 290-ship U.S. fleet, Galinis said. The Navy is still studying how many of the new large surface combatants it should try to acquire in coming decades. Ben Werner *reported* Galinis’s comments a... more »
Oops: The Pentagon Just Revealed Its Nuclear Doctrine
*David Axe* *Security, * “Using nuclear weapons could create conditions for decisive results and the restoration of strategic stability,” the doctrine opines. “Specifically, the use of a nuclear weapon will fundamentally change the scope of a battle and create conditions that affect how commanders will prevail in conflict.” The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff in mid-June 2019 briefly published the Pentagon’s official doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons. The joint chiefs quickly pulled the document -- Joint Publication 3-72, *Nuclear Operations* -- from the public website. “The doc... more »
“With great pity,” author retracts paper for “severe problems” including references that “are not allowed to be cited” and “severe law issues”
Fair warning: We’re really not sure what’s going on here. The authors of “Effect of total flavonoids on expression of collagen, TGF-β1, and Smad 7 in hypertrophic scars,” a 2018 paper in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, have retracted it for, well, lots of reasons. None of them is exactly clear. Here’s … Continue reading “With great pity,” author retracts paper for “severe problems” including references that “are not allowed to be cited” and “severe law issues”
GROs - Genetically Rescued Organisms - Will Save Plant Species At Risk
In today's *Wall Street Journal* my article Science Saves an Old Chestnut discusses the potential benefit of President Trump's executive order requiring USDA, FDA, and EPA to modernize when it comes to biotechnology approval. They have to consider actual risk instead of treating every product like a new invention. They don't make flowers go through tens of millions of dollars and 20 years of regulatory stonewalling, why do it for anything else? read more
Cold War 2.0 Officially Accepted by the Russians
Just a few days ago, the Russian State Duma overwhelmingly passed Vladimir Putin’s resolution to withdraw Russia’s obligations from the INF Treaty that was signed between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev on 8 December 1987, that paved the way for the reunification of Germany, and the subsequent collapse of the USSR. With 92.7% in favor … Continue reading Cold War 2.0 Officially Accepted by the Russians →
It’s the sun stupid
Most of the periodic temperature increases and decreases observed in human history are consistent with variations in the output of energy from our Sun. The post It’s the sun stupid appeared first on CFACT.
Iran Revolutionary Guard Shoots Down US Drone Amid Tensions
The Guard said it shot down the drone over Iranian airspace, while two U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the downing happened over international airspace in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sex work a major step closer to decriminalisation in SA
Sex workers in SA have previously tried but failed 12 times to change the law to decriminalise their industry — but the 13th attempt is now entering uncharted waters.
Live: Eagles, Bombers kick off AFL round 14 in Perth
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Can the West Coast Eagles rebound after their loss to the Swans by getting the points against the Bombers on their home deck in Perth? Follow all the stats, scores and commentary.
Trump’s EPA Greenlights ‘Emergency’ Bee-killing Pesticide Over 13.9 Million Acres
*CBD* | Toxic spraying will include 5.8 million acres in Texas - home to more than 800 species of native bees.
'Our mental health system is s***': What it's like being part of Generation Antidepressant
Thirteen-year-old Eden has been taking antidepressants for almost half his life — and he's not alone. The number of Australian children and teenagers on antidepressants has risen by almost 60 per cent in the past five years.
Cataract Gorge skyway plan unveiled, leaving some Launceston residents 'shocked'
Tourism operators propose a $20 million system of glass gondolas that would travel above Cataract Gorge, but not everyone is happy about the plan.
This Norwegian island wants to get rid of time
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Residents of the island of Sommaroey petition to abolish the concept of time on the island, so they can make better use of 69 days of the year when the sun does not set.
Warner ton leads Australia to comfortable win over Bangladesh
A sensational 166 from David Warner leads Australia to another win at the Cricket World Cup, this time a relatively comfortable 48-run win over Bangladesh at Trent Bridge.
Former Interpol president confessed to taking bribes, China says
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Former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei resurfaces for the first time since he "disappeared" during a trip to China last September, reportedly pleading guilting in a court to accepting millions in bribes.
Nine milk products recalled over possible E.coli contamination
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There has been a second milk recall affecting stores in Victoria and southern New South Wales over fears about possible E.coli contamination.
ABC should sell Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane properties and move to regions, senator says
Queensland Liberal senator James McGrath says the ABC's property portfolio is worth more than $500 million and should be sold, with offices moved away from "inner-city latte lines".
Court hears 81yo man charged with attempted murder of wife had 'suicide pact'
A NSW court hears 81-year-old David Allen Esling, charged with the attempted stabbing murder of his wife of 54 years in April, had formed a suicide pact with her.
'The Darwin I know is lost': NT politician says he knew alleged shooter
Ken Vowles is grieving for his city, for those gunned down in a violent attack and for an alleged mass shooter's family, who he says he has known for years. He was one of many NT politicians to speak about the attack in Parliament today.
Georgina Downer's alleged stalker denies wrongdoing
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A political volunteer accused of stalking Liberal candidate Georgina Downer, while working for Mayo MP Rebekha Sharkie during the federal election campaign, denies acting unlawfully.
India's Sixth Biggest City Is On The Verge Of Running Out Of Water
*CNN:* *India's sixth biggest city is almost entirely out of water* The floor of the Chembarambakkam reservoir is cracked open, dry and sun-baked. About 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away, in Chennai, India's sixth largest city, millions of people are running out of water. Chembarambakkam and the three other reservoirs that have traditionally supplied Chennai are nearly all dry, leaving the city suffering from an acute water shortage, said Jayaram Venkatesan, an activist in the city. Due to an inability to collect sufficient rain water combined with low groundwater levels, the Tamil ... more »
Citizens Assembly: Towards a Politics of Considered Judgement’
Experts in deliberative democracy have been working across the world for around twenty years. Now, all of a sudden, their expertise is in high demand. Interview.
Health Is Alignment - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Sickness is a realm* *Reserved for human beings* *Health is alignment* *© **2019 M. N. Hopkins* *Note: I wrote this poem while recovering from what I believe was a very nasty bacteria, the result I believe of negligence by the water department in a small Swedish town based on newspaper reports of a problem or it was a nasty flu. I have been struggling with the third line of the poem but thought that alignment fit. Alignment to Nature and/or to the Divine brings balance back to the body.* *I published this poem in the haiku style of poetry for the first time today, t... more »
More Than Half of Brazilians Over Age 25 Have Not Completed Basic Education
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – More than half of Brazilians aged 25 and over failed to complete basic education, according to data from the National Continuous Household Sample Survey (PNAD) for 2018, released on Wednesday, June 19th, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The primary learning cycle ends when […] The post More Than Half of Brazilians Over Age 25 Have Not Completed Basic Education appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Records One Homophobia-Related Crime Every Six Days
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The São Paulo Racial Crimes and Intolerance Offenses Precinct (Decradi) registered, every six days during the period between January and April 21st, 2019, a homophobic or transphobic crime committed in the state. Decradi is a specialized police precinct founded in 2006. It was designed after dog trainer Edson […] The post São Paulo Records One Homophobia-Related Crime Every Six Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Online Service Hiring Platform “GetNinjas” Plans International Expansion
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – GetNinjas, a leading platform for hiring services from self-employed professionals and small businesses, is preparing to embark on international expansion and is beginning to diversify its sources of revenue. According to co-founder and CEO Eduardo L’Hotellier, GetNinja is growing by an average of 120 percent a […] The post Brazilian Online Service Hiring Platform “GetNinjas” Plans International Expansion appeared first on The Rio Times.
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