Saturday, June 22, 2019

22 June - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

10:02 pm MDT

The BBC's in charge

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
Emily tries to take back control Here's Sky's Adam Boulton on *that* Rob Burley-edited BBC Conservative leadership debate: As it has demonstrated since 2010, the BBC isn't really comfortable losing control to debates in which the exchanges between the candidates are all that matters. The corporation has an institutional bias towards making programmes which its off-screen producers and editors can shape. So, for example, it shoves its presenters on stage, giving them equal or better prominence than the debaters. Further the BBC likes "to paint the lily" by the intrusion of the aud... more »

A serious discussion of climate and changes in climate is needed, not snarky comments about “climate deniers”.

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
“Gavin Schmidt has posted a commentary on the video of a talk I gave recently at Purdue University. I’m grateful for his attention and comments, as I’m always trying to improve my presentations. It seems that I failed to get … Continue reading →

‘Climate Emergency’: Ireland Set to Ban Private Cars While Planning Mass Third World Migration

greatclimatedebate_w84mic at The Great Climate Debate - 19 hours ago
Breitbart VIRGINIA HALE | 20 Jun 2019 JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images Drivers will be forced off the roads in Ireland and the population packed into “higher density” cities under a long-awaited climate plan which will ‘revolutionise’ people’s lifestyle and behaviours, according to local media. “Nudge” policies …

Iran Had the Legal Right to Shoot Down US Spy Drone

Marjorie Cohn at Marjorie Cohn - 19 hours ago
The New York Times is reporting that on June 20, President Trump ordered military strikes against Iran to retaliate for its shootdown of a U.S. drone, but then pulled back and didn’t launch them. Officials told the Times that Trump had approved attacks on Iranian radar and missile batteries. Trump tweeted, “We were cocked & loaded to retaliate last night on... Read more »

Churnalism

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
Yolande Knell, BBC News, Tel Aviv My favourite BBC Watch piece this past week featured BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell. It looked at a BBC World Service report (6th June) which she then recycled for an edition of Radio 4's *From Our Own Correspondent* (13th June). And, by the looks of it, that wasn't the only bit of recycling she engaged in! BBC Watch notes its remarkable similarity to an earlier Associated Press report (4th June). Here's that AP report in full: TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) *— Hundreds of Israelis have participated in a mass wedding in Tel Aviv to dema... more »

"His grubby organisation"

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published its findings this week on allegations linked to the Archdiocese of Birmingham when the present leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, served archbishop there. The IICSA found that the then Archbishop of Birmingham defended the reputation of the church rather than protecting children in the face of allegations of sexual abuse. The BBC has some involvement in the story. According to* The Guardian*: *In 2003 the BBC broadcast a documentary that traced* [serial child abuser and prie...more »

America's 6th Generation Fighter Could Be Everything: 4 Things It Must Have

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * One of our top defense experts gives us some ideas. While the United States moves towards full-scale of the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning stealth fighters, countries like France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom are looking to skip ahead to an even more advanced sixth-generation. It’s too soon to identify for sure what the sixth-generation jets will look like, as none exist yet, and they are only planned to enter service starting in the late 2030s and 2040s. However, there are many technologies likely to feature in the sixth generation of a... more »

China's Paramilitary Navy Just Sank a Philippine Fishing Boat (and the U.S. Said Nothing)

Timothy Robbins, Monica Michiko Sato at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Timothy Robbins, Monica Michiko Sato* *Security, * What does this mean for U.S. allies? As the media fixates on the U.S. response to the June 13 attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman, simmering tensions more than 3,700 miles away in the South China Sea may soon come to a boil. On June 12, the Philippine government released a statement on the sinking of an anchored Philippine fishing boat, the *FB Gem-ver 1*, after it was rammed by a Chinese vessel in a blatant display of aggression in the South China Sea. Both of these events, in the context of an increasing prevale... more »

Unemployment of Young People Jeopardizes the Future of Social Welfare in Brazil

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Young Brazilians are the most affected by the weakening of the labor market. In the first quarter of this year, 41.8 percent of the population aged 18-24 were underused, i.e., they were unemployed, gave up looking for work or were available to work longer hours a week. […] The post Unemployment of Young People Jeopardizes the Future of Social Welfare in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

1 In 6 Insured Hospital Patients Get A Surprise Bill For Out-Of-Network Care

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Surprise bills don’t just come from the emergency room. Often, patients will pick an in-network facility and see a provider who works there but isn’t employed by the hospital.

Russian Su-24 Buzzing Spanish Carrier Juan Carlos I (Video)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 20 hours ago
Hat tip *Alert 5*.

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 21st 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 […]

Atlantic Magazine Writer Hypes Robot Communism

By P.J. Gladnick ~ The Left is no longer keeping their love for communism a secret. They conveniently overlook the many millions that system has murdered and its consistent economic failures and now now promote it as something very desireable. The latest shtick in communism promotion is via the device of science fiction to look […]

Priceless Crisis

By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ Having hitched their wagon to the unicorn of climate catastrophe, the Democrat candidates for president are caught between a rock and a very hard place. Each of these twenty contenders has to try to stand out from the crowd and they will not do that by saying “oh wait, climate […]

3 Years After Brexit Vote, Dire Warnings For UK Economy Have Proved Wrong

By Anthony B Kim and Bradley Devlin ~ Pollsters had heart palpitations in June 2016 as the people of Great Britain voted to leave the European Union. A dismayed media spouted speculative hysteria about the British economy that spread faster than a fire at a match factory. Three years after the June 23, 2016, referendum, however, […]

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* It's the first official summer weekend, so why not use this satire of the vintage classic Coppertone ad that shows us what we already knew: Trump is Putin's bitch.

Can rap and country co-exist? Lil Nas X says yeehaw to that

Dannielle Maguire at Just In - 21 hours ago
Old Town Road's success was fuelled by social media, but behind the memes is a debate about who gets to decide what defines a music genre.

Netflix in Brazil Could Threaten the Reign of Globo, Says Study

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Research commissioned by Ricardo Feltrin’s column, in UOL, carried out casually by two experts unveiled the numbers related to Netflix’s performance in Brazil. For comparison purposes only, the Video on Demand (VOD) service already represents half of TV Globo’s turnover, the largest Open TV broadcaster in Brazil. […] The post Netflix in Brazil Could Threaten the Reign of Globo, Says Study appeared first on The Rio Times.

Even Under Bolsonaro’s Criticism, LGBT Parade in São Paulo Should Attract 12 Percent More Tourists

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – More than three million people are expected to cross Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, this Sunday, June 23rd, during the 23rd edition of the LGBT Pride Parade, according to the organization. Under the theme “50 years of Stonewall,” the event is expected to see a 12 to 15 […] The post Even Under Bolsonaro’s Criticism, LGBT Parade in São Paulo Should Attract 12 Percent More Tourists appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s President Proposes Drones to Remove Military Personnel From Front Line

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday, June 21st, that he intends to submit a bill to Congress to allow the deployment of drones in law and order (GLO) operations so that servicemen are not in the criminals’ “line of fire”. “I want to include in the project […] The post Brazil’s President Proposes Drones to Remove Military Personnel From Front Line appeared first on The Rio Times.

Preparing for Dollar Doomsday? Russia Adds 6 More Tons of Gold to Its Coffers in May

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
Preparing for Dollar Doomsday? Russia Adds 6 More Tons of Gold to Its Coffers in May by https://www.rt.com/ The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has purchased 200,000 troy ounces (6 tons) of gold in May, boosting bullion reserves to 2,190 tons. Russia increased its gold reserves by 0.3 percent in one month from May 1 …

Israeli Intel Boss Claims US Will Lose War With Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
Israeli News Live Published on Jun 5, 2019 In a startling interview former Israeli Intelligence Boss Yakov Kedmi share that the US going to war with Iran will be a loss for the US stretching the US military to its limits and allow US Enemies to take advantage of the US while its attention is …

Tucker: Washington is War-Hungry, US Came Within Minutes of War with Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
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PA Calls for Israel to be Punished for Demolishing Palestinian Homes

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
PA Calls for Israel to be Punished for Demolishing Palestinian Homes by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Palestinian Authority condemned on Tuesday Israel’s criminal demolition of Palestinian-owned homes and facilities in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, Al-Wattan Voice has reported. According to the PA Foreign Ministry, such demolitions are a form of “ethnic cleansing” of the Palestinians …

Washington ‘Obsessed’ with Selling Weapons: Ex-US Diplomat

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
Press TV Published on Jun 21, 2019 A former US diplomat who had served Saudi Arabia has said that the US administration is “obsessed” with selling weapons and that is the main reason behind a recent move by the secretary of state as regards to the blocking of the kingdom’s inclusion on a list of …

Severe weather warning in place as winter deluge set to smash Perth's June rainfall average

Just In - 21 hours ago
A strong cold front is expected to bring damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible flash flooding to south-west WA, with up to 40 millimetres of rainfall set to be dumped on Perth.

Signing off from South-East Asia after fulfilling a 20-year dream

Liam Cochrane at Just In - 21 hours ago
"The Mekong countries I've covered have become increasingly authoritarian, but it's still a wonderful region to visit and report on," writes South-East Asia correspondent Liam Cochrane, who is returning to Australia after almost four years based in Bangkok.

Prosecutors won't drop murder charges against US Navy SEAL despite trial twist

Just In - 21 hours ago
The murder trial for a US Navy SEAL will go ahead despite a fellow SEAL who has immunity testifying that he was the one to kill an Islamic State prisoner in Iraq.

Blowing the Lid Off the Claim that Canola Oil is “Healthy”

AdminM at Health Impact News - 21 hours ago
Canola oil is widely promoted as “one of the best oils for heart health.” However, this information is rather flawed, as canola oil and similar highly processed cooking oils hold untold dangers to your health. Read on to learn what you should know about canola oil, and what my personal recommendations for the best cooking oil are.

President Trump Nominates Mark Esper As The Next U.S. Defense Secretary

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 21 hours ago
Incoming Acting Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper greets his predecessor, outgoing @ActingSecDef Pat Shanahan, during a ceremonial clap out today as he departs the Pentagon. pic.twitter.com/TLYhNGQaUV — U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) June 21, 2019 *Daily Mail: Trump nominates Army chief Mark Esper as defense secretary - after Michael Shanahan withdrew amid reports of domestic violence* * Mark Esper will be nominated by Trump to be the next defense secretary * The announcement comes after Patrick Shanahan withdrew from consideration after reports of domestic violence incide... more »

China Removes Its Ambassador From Canada- Decides Canucks Are Too Nuts Under Technocrat Trudeau Regime

Matthew Ehret at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
Now with Canadian elections fast approaching and finding only anti-Chinese vitriol even among the Conservative Party of Andrew Sheer, China has decided that Ambassador Lu can be more productive if re-deployed to France where greater opportunities for BRI-cooperation can be found.

Mini Glock Gun: Why the Glock 42 Is One Dangerous Weapon

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A winner on the range? *In the right hands, the Glock 42 pistol could conceivably become as deadly as its larger caliber brethren. The smallest Glock, it is also suitable for whom concealability is a major purchase factor. While not for everyone, the combination of Glock’s pistol platform and John Browning’s small automatic caliber is still a compelling choice for users who combine both skill and discretion.* *(This article originally appeared earlier this month.)* A combination of the successful Glock pistol design and a caliber invented by armsman... more »

Oh My God, the Marines Have a Laser Now

Task and Purpose at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Americas* [image: (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)] Let's check it out. Wow Brace yourselves: Marine grunts now have their hands on a drone-killing laser cannon. Marines are currently evaluating a Compact Laser Weapons System (CLaWS) as "the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground," Marine Corps Systems Command announced on Wednesday. Unlike the Army's vehicle-mounted directed energy system, the CLaWS is "not intended to be a standalone system," according to MARCORSYSC... more »

Wanna Bomb Iran? Here Are All of the Reasons It Could Backfire

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/8693400738/sizes/h/] Tehran would respond, for starters. *The enormous costs involved in engaging U.S. forces against Iran, both human and materiel, should not be bandied about lightly.* *(This story originally appeared on March 28, 2015, more than three years before Pres. Donald Trump ended the Obama-era deal preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.)* Iran hawks are playing with fire. We are close to a nuclear deal with Iran, but opponents continue to step up attacks aimed at torpe... more »

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ in event of war https://t.co/hhGENrGjs7 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 22, 2019 In Iraq, militias loyal to Iran are ratcheting up the pressure on U.S. troops. https://t.co/RP64BYxbPN pic.twitter.com/7LHQaxouKQ — Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) June 21, 2019 US military preparing to evacuate hundreds of staff working at an Iraqi military base, mentioning "potential security threats" as the reason pic.twitter.com/QisiN0n1y6 — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) June 22, 2019 US President Donald Trump has ordered border agents to begin a mass roun... more »

A ghost told a science writer that quantum mechanics is the Inquisition, has to be defeated

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 22 hours ago
Michael Brooks is a far left British journalist and a consultant of Nude Socialist who has promoted homeopathy and celebrated that "scientists" are finally angry about global warming, among other things. Two days ago, in Nautil.us, he has presented a very clear proof that the critics of quantum mechanics are just another branch of the loony far left activists: The Spirit of the Inquisition Lives in Science Well, Brooks has a particular idiosyncrasy. The left-wing activism is hybridized with his speaking to the ghosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Well, Brooks ha... more »

“Life Lessons From a Psychiatrist Who’s Been Listening to People’s Problems For Decades”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*“Life Lessons From a Psychiatrist Who’s Been * *Listening to People’s Problems For Decades”* by Thomas Oppong “How you approach life says a lot about who you are. As I get deeper into my late 30s I have learned to focus more on experiences that bring meaning and fulfilment to my life. I try to consistently pursue life goals that will make me and my closest relations happy; a trait that many individuals search for their entire lives. Nothing gives a person inner wholeness and peace like a distinct understanding of where they are going, how they can get there, and a sense of control ... more »

U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Are Coming

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
US weapons manufacturer Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are developing a hypersonic missile that can travel at 4,600mph with an engine made by a 3D printer (artist's impression) *Dan Goure, National Interest:* *Hypersonic Weapons Are Almost Here (And They Will Change War Forever)* Here's how. A new technological competition has begun, one in which America’s rivals, particularly Russia and China, may be ahead. This is the race to build and put in the field super-fast or hypersonic weapons and vehicles. The military defines a hypersonic weapon as one that travels at least Mach 5 or f... more »

Potentially hundreds sickened by Orange County restaurant’s food

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
The crowd-sourcing site iwaspoisned.com has again identified a restaurant that apparently has been making people sick, but there is not yet any official confirmation by local health authorities. In the past seven days, almost 200 people have named Pita Hot on East Chapman Avenue in Fullerton, CA, as the suspected source behind symptoms that are... Continue Reading

Law enforcement seizes tons of fake food in 78-country Interpol, Europol sting

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
More than $117 million worth of potentially dangerous food and drink has been seized in an operation coordinated by Interpol and Europol. Operation Opson VIII found tampered expiration dates on cheese and chicken, controlled medicines added to drinks, and meat stored in unsanitary conditions. Police, customs, national food authorities and the private sector in 78... Continue Reading

Wholesaler recalls Kraft, Lactaid, Oscar Mayer, other brands of perishables

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
A break in the cold chain, referred to by industry as temperature abuse, because of a mechanical malfunction prompted C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. to recall dozens of perishable products, some containing meat or poultry, from two Target stores. Holding food at incorrect temperatures can result in the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens. Temperature abuse... Continue Reading

Canadian officials expand recall of chocolate-raspberry dessert

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Two recalls in Canada involving chocolate desserts made with raspberries, which could be contaminated with norovirus, are related to an unspecified outbreak, according to public health officials. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reports there haven’t been any illnesses confirmed in connection with the chocolate-raspberry dessert product named in the recall notices. “This recall was... Continue Reading

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin is answering questions from the public during his annual live Q&A session, "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" on 20 June. © Sputnik / Mikhail Klimentyev *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 15 - 21 June* (Sputnik).

Avenida Paulista Pedestrian Street Signals Display Same Sex Couples Pictograms

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The pedestrian traffic lights on Avenida Paulista earned stylized signage in honor of the 23rd LGBT Pride Parade of São Paulo happening this Sunday, 23rd. The traffic signals display figures representing same-sex couples embracing or holding hands, in place of the symbol of a pedestrian walking (green light) […] The post Avenida Paulista Pedestrian Street Signals Display Same Sex Couples Pictograms appeared first on The Rio Times.

Anitta to Record a Song With Christina Aguilera, Says Producer

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After releasing a collaboration with Madonna in ‘Madame X’, the queen of pop’s 14th album, with the track “Faz Gostoso“, Anitta seems to be engaging in yet another international partnership, this time with Christina Aguilera. This is what leaked out from music producer Che’Pope, working with the […] The post Anitta to Record a Song With Christina Aguilera, Says Producer appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 22, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
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: Batekoo (Morumbi) – The most bustling Afro party of the moment, Batekoo is back to São Paulo this Saturday. It’s simply impossible to stand still to the sound of […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 22, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago

June 22nd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #884

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 22nd – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Could a few blue dots on a map lock up farmers' land?

Lydia Burton, Kallee Buchanan And Amy McCosker at Just In - 23 hours ago
Queensland landholders are afraid that new government mapping of threatened species could lock up their land and force them to stop farming and grazing.

Taxi driver bashed, robbed and his cab stolen by drunks in 'cowardly act'

Matt Garrick at Just In - 23 hours ago
A 27-year-old Tiwi Islander with an extensive criminal history drunkenly bashed a cab driver in Darwin then stole his taxi within a month of his release from a prison term for aggravated assault.

Small businesses lament missed opportunities in SA Budget

Helen Frost at Just In - 23 hours ago
Small businesses in South Australia employ nearly 75 per cent of the state's workers, but this week's State Budget offered them less than 1 per cent of the total spend.

Port knocks off ladder-leading Cats, big wins for Brisbane, Melbourne

Just In - 23 hours ago
Port Adelaide's finals hopes have been greatly boosted by an impressive win over Geelong, while Brisbane made light work of St Kilda and Melbourne came home stronger than injury-hit Fremantle.

Firecracker tossed into car on 110kph highway during 'road rage' incident

Edith Bevin at Just In - 23 hours ago
A man is being treated in hospital for burns to his legs and face after a firecracker was allegedly tossed into his car during a suspected road rage incident on 110kph stretch of a Tasmanian highway.

'I just heard the crowd roar': Aussie golfer rescues par to lead at halfway of PGA Championship

Just In - 23 hours ago
Australia's Hannah Green is playing some extraordinary golf to be three shots clear at halfway in the Women's PGA Championship in Minnesota.

New York advice columnist accuses Donald Trump of raping her in the 1990s

Just In - 23 hours ago
In a book excerpt published in New York Magazine, E Jean Carroll accuses the US President of pushing her up against the wall of a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing-room and forcing himself on her.

TV boss denied $167m severance package after sexual misconduct investigation

Just In - 23 hours ago
A statement from CBS Corp said at the time of Les Moonves's departure that it had set aside $US120 million in severance for him, but warned he would not get the money if the board concluded it had cause to terminate him.

This rock music icon is now the world's most expensive guitar — at $5.7 million

Just In - 23 hours ago
A record-breaking sale took place at Christie's auction house in New York and included iconic instruments played by David Gilmour throughout Pink Floyd's history.

"Something Isn't Right In The 'Greatest Economy Ever' As American Suicide Rates Hit WWII Levels"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Something Isn't Right In The 'Greatest Economy Ever' * *As American Suicide Rates Hit WWII Levels"* by Tyler Durden "The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a new report on Thursday that 47,000 people died by suicide, and 1.4 million attempted suicide in 2017. The suicide rate increased by 1% per year from 2000 through 2006, and by 2% from 2006 through 2016, which now means suicide rates are at their highest level since World War II. Along with out of control suicides, drug overdoses have spiked in the same periods, further pointing to a general deteriorat... more »

Trade Wars in the Global Value Chain Era

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Why trade wars are more costly than conventional wisdom would have you believe now that manufacturing to a large degree depends on global value chains.

Moscow Still Believes Venezuela Will Pay-Off Its Debts And Be A Strategic Partner In The Future

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Reuters *Taylor Valley, National Interest: **Why Venezuela Needs Russia* *Moscow hopes Caracas will pay off its debts and be an enduring geostrategic location for Russian influence.* As Venezuela descends deeper into crisis and America and European Union continue to condemn the dictatorship, Russia remains firmly in the pro-Nicolás Maduro camp. With inflation at over 300,000 percent and domestic instability at its breaking point, Venezuela is not a likely bet for international investors. Despite grim prospects, the Russo-Venezuelan partnership is, for some reason, enduring. This i... more »

"Iran And Trump On The Edge Of The Abyss"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Iran And Trump On The Edge Of The Abyss"* by Alijah Magnier "Iran is pushing US President Donald Trump to the edge of the abyss, raising the level of tensions to new heights in the Middle East. After the sabotage of four tankers at al-Fujairah and the attack on the Aramco pipeline a month ago, and last week’s attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC – now categorized by the USA as a terrorist body) yesterday shot down a US Navy drone, sending two clear messages. The first message is that Iran is ready for an all-out war, no matter wh... more »

With A Middle East This Roiled, Don't You Wish There Was A Steadier Hand On The Tiller Of The Ship Of State Now?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
According to a late report last night at the *NY Times*, Trump first approved airstrikes against Iran, then called the planes back to their bases after they had taken off. It was widely leaked that “Officials said the president had initially approved attacks on a handful of Iranian targets, like radar and missile batteries. The operation was underway in its early stages when it was called off, a senior administration official said. Planes were in the air and ships were in position, but no missiles had been fired when word came to stand down, the official said.” Asked about the pl... more »

The U.S. Has Joined Russia, Saudi Arabia, Israel And Iran As Countries That Are Less Likely To Use Their Influence For Good

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*The Guardian:* *US joins four rogue countries seen as likely forces for bad, poll finds* Russia, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran and the US are also seen as less likely to use their influence for good than they were 10 years ago. The United States has joined Russia, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Iran in a rogue’s gallery of countries perceived as likely to use their influence for bad. All five countries are also seen as less likely to use their influence for good than they were 10 years ago. The findings showing that Canada, Germany and the UN are seen as mostly likely to use their intern... more »

Snow for Yellowstone National Park tonight

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 day ago
Tonight and Saturday. MAMMOTH AT YELLOWSTONE NP (YLAW4) Scattered rain and snow. Lat: 44.97722°N – Lon: 110.69528°W – Elev: 6127ft. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.9775&lon=-110.6983#.XQ1S9-hKh_B Thanks to Don Wilkening for this link The post Snow for Yellowstone National Park tonight appeared first on Ice Age Now.

A friendly black bear was euthanized after it came to love people who fed it and took selfies

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
This is a heartbreaking story. A friendly one-hundred-pound bear had to be shot and killed because he had become too familiar with human interaction. The bear had grown too familiar with the people who took selfies with it and left it food. Wildlife officials said they were left with no choice but to euthanize the […] The post A friendly black bear was euthanized after it came to love people who fed it and took selfies appeared first on Health Nut News.

National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd Discusses ICE Immigration Enforcement…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
President Trump announced on Twitter last week about an enhanced immigration enforcement action to remove illegal aliens. National Border Patrol Council president Brandon Judd appears on Fox Business to discuss the upcoming program. . Interestingly, no-one has wondered why there … Continue reading →

Presidential candidate offers a bold plan for Israel/Palestine

contact@ifamericansknew.org at If Americans Knew Blog - 1 day ago
Presidential candidate Mike Gravel says, "The two-state solution is dead. Let us take the obvious and humane path forward," and he lays out a courageous proposal. The post Presidential candidate offers a bold plan for Israel/Palestine appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.

The Mental Health Effects of Addiction

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 1 day ago
*Sofia Adamson* - Addiction creates a host of negative outcomes both physically and mentally.

The Chernobyl Story: This Man Knows What It Is Like Shovelling Radioactive Debris On Top Of An Exposed Nuclear Reactor

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Katri Uibu, ABC News Online:* *This man knows what it's really like shovelling radioactive debris on top of Chernobyl's reactor* "Sometimes it happens in life that someone, somewhere, has to do something. Whether they want to or not." When he left his wife and two children on May 7, 1986 and went to work, Jaan Krinal didn't know he would be one of those people. The 32-year-old was working on a state-owned farm in Soviet-occupied Estonia. Because he'd been forced to complete the Soviet military's retraining a year before, he was confused when officers surprised him at work and sa... more »

Kiwis feel the love for Ardern after late-night #mumlife Instagram post

Dan Colasimone at Just In - 1 day ago
An Instagram post on the eve of baby Neve's first birthday shows the New Zealand Prime Minister grappling with the same mixture of compassion and uncertainty as any other new parent.

Lakeside 2019, week 1

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 1 day ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=I1ZgaQNp4Is Gary Lewis and the Playboys was our Friday night program at Lakeside. This clip is from 2016, and the band looks the same, and he sounds much the same. He’s just as skinny as he was in his 20s. He was born in 1945, so he’s up there in years for live performing. When his career was going strong in the 1960s he was drafted during the Vietnam War, and the career never really recovered, and for the teen market, you can’t let them forget you. According to several bios I’ve read, singing wasn’t his strength even in the 196... more »

Trump Said He Halted Iran Attack 10 Minutes Before Strike

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
From: Vintage ‘Trees’ music video. All humanity forming a pyramid worshipping, welcoming the Satanic capstone! The Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace, the white horseman of Revelation 6 ! The completion of the New World Order project, in a world wrecked by global wars, collapse and chaos!

Student Kicked Out of Class for Saying ‘There Are Only 2 Genders’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Illuminist social engineers morally corrupting the sheeple. RT Published on Jun 20, 2019 A 17-year-old Scottish student claims he was told to leave his class after saying there are only “two genders” – a statement which earned him a reprimand from the teacher, whose reaction he secretly recorded on camera. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9wqf end

Israel Has 80-90 Nukes, SIPRI Report Says, as Tel Aviv Continues to Accuse Iran of Nuclear Obsession

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Israel Has 80-90 Nukes, SIPRI Report Says, as Tel Aviv Continues to Accuse Iran of Nuclear Obsession by https://www.rt.com/ Israel, which routinely accuses Iran of trying to obtain nuclear weapons and pledges to use force to stop Tehran, maintains its own undeclared nuclear arsenal estimated at 80 to 90, according to the latest report by …

Attacking Iran, US Will Open the Gates of Hell – George Galloway

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The logical move for the US-Pentagram is NOT to engage Iran in war directly. It is too costly and requires too much militarily. With the Russian Bear and Chinese Dragon ready to strike back, America will become overstretched and lose WW3. Both Russia and China will support Iran and fight the USA via Iran as …

New US Doctrine Claims It Could Win Nuclear War If Engaged

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on Jun 21, 2019 US #military claims the use of #nuclearweapons could ‘create decisive results and restore strategic stability’. It comes from a document recently made public – but was then #classified end

The Truth…Isn’t Out There? Trump Had Meeting on UFOs But ‘Doesn’t Believe’ in Them

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Why is the Pentagon wasting the POTUS’ time on WooWoo stuff? Surely, the POTUS has more important things on his hands than listening to crazy UFO talk? The entire “UFO-Aliens” meme is a psychological warfare against the sheeple. Just look at all the “Alien” invasion movies Hollywood is producing. Just look at the “Alien” invasion …

U.S. Mainstream Media Fails to Challenge Trump Administration’s Push Toward War with Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
U.S. Mainstream Media Fails to Challenge Trump Administration’s Push Toward War with Iran by James North, https://mondoweiss.net/ The risky U.S. moves to provoke a war with Iran continue, and the American mainstream media is still transmitting the Trump administration’s views almost without challenge: – * The New York Times has run lengthy accounts about the …

In First Test of Army Chief’s New Strategy, IDF Simulates War with Hezbollah

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
In First Test of Army Chief’s New Strategy, IDF Simulates War with Hezbollah by JUDAH ARI GROSS, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Military says the 5-day drill, known as ‘First Harvest,’ is the largest since a 2017 exercise that also mimicked fight against terror group in southern Lebanon – The Israeli military this week conducted a massive exercise simulating …

Robert David Steele: Q, ETs, Icke, Deep State & Adrenochrome – Prepare For Change

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Not “Aliens”, Not “ETs” but Nephilim, fallen angels … Prepare For Change Published on Jun 12, 2019 Prepare for Change speaks to Robert David Steele on May 28th in a long and winding interview that sees Robert passionately presenting his take on subjects from Q, Deep State and Adrenochrome to his recent review of David …

India Deploys Multiple Warships To Gulf For “Maritime Security” Amid Tensions

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
India Deploys Multiple Warships To Gulf For “Maritime Security” Amid Tensions by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The international military build-up in the Gulf begins, apparently, at a moment the White House is mulling various military “options” in response to the Thursday morning shoot-down of a high altitude US military drone over the Strait of Hormuz, which …

President Trump and First Lady Melania Host Congressional Picnic…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Earlier today President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual congressional picnic at the White House. .

Convoy Time: Is the U.S. Navy Even Ready for a War with Iran?

James Holmes at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*James Holmes* *Security, * Sea lanes are harder to patrol than you think. Convoys are the worst of all strategies for protecting mercantile shipping against raiders. Except for all the others. The logic behind convoy duty is straightforward. To defeat, say, an irregular maritime force like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) or an Iranian-backed militia, defenders of a merchant fleet need superior firepower on scene at likely points of attack. If they outgun their antagonists, they will either win any tactical engagement or deter attack altogether. This is far fr... more »

Sydney hoarder missing after home engulfed in fire

Danuta Kozaki at Just In - 1 day ago
A search is underway for an elderly man after his home was destroyed by fire, with a large amount of clutter preventing firefighters from entering his home at Kingsford in Sydney's east.

Hazelwood closure leaves legacy of unstable work for displaced workers

Jarrod Whittaker at Just In - 1 day ago
Two years after the Hazelwood power station closed, less than half the displaced workers in Victoria's Latrobe Valley have found full-time work.

Trump hints at 'obliteration' after calling off strike on Iran with 10 minutes to go

Just In - 1 day ago
The US President says there will be "obliteration like you've never seen before" if the country does go to war with Iran, but adds that he is "not looking to do that".

Michael Vaughan's tweets show how the World Cup just got tricky for England

Just In - 1 day ago
The Cricket World Cup gets a shake-up, as hosts England come a cropper against Sri Lanka, with a top innings from Angelo Mathews followed by a star turn from paceman Lasith Malinga.

'Forced to flee': Where have Australia's refugees come from and why?

Tracey Shelton at Just In - 1 day ago
The number of displaced people worldwide hits a record high of 70.8 million, with developing nations bearing the brunt of an influx of refugees fleeing conflict and political oppression, according to a UN report released for Refugee Week.

Man critically injured as two shot in Brisbane's south

Kate McKenna at Just In - 1 day ago
Two people have been shot in an early-morning incident in Brisbane's south, including a man who was shot several times in the chest, with police arresting a man in a nearby suburb.

Boris Johnson's neighbour calls police after hearing loud disturbance

Just In - 1 day ago
British police investigate concerns for the welfare of a woman after a neighbour of Boris Johnson, the favourite to be the next Prime Minister, hears a loud altercation.

Nearly 10 million people are facing a water crisis. Here's how it happened

Just In - 1 day ago
Millions of people are without water and taps are running dry due to a severe water shortage in the Indian city of Chennai. What's happening there could play out in other cities worldwide, experts warn.

Chile pasa a la ofensiva contra el TPP-11 [Instructivo de acción. Movilización semana distrital]

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
22-Jun-2019 Creemos que Chile debe pasar a la ofensiva contra el TPP-11, por lo que es muy importante aprovechar la semana distrital (24-28 junio) y generar una semana de agitación y movilización para hacerles saber a los Senadores que la gente de sus territorios los tiene en la mira.

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