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Sunday Sermonette
*Reparations* *How much should descendants of slaves pay* in reparations to the descendants of 360,000 Union soldiers who lost their lives to free them? I'm guessing that we need some income redistribution to set things right... *15 minutes of Fame* Ed's guestI ended up on the radio with famous talk radio host, *Ed Bonderenka*, on Saturday. We were going to chat about a number of topics, but Iran dominated the hour. The situation in Iran is such that they want to provoke us into a war that their leadership can survive. If it comes to a real war with even one American casualty, we ... more »
13th ICCC, Washington DC
Heartland Institute will hold the 13th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC-13) this coming July 25, 2019, at Trump International Hotel in Washington DC, USA. Lots of interesting, brilliant speakers. I have attended the 2nd ICCC in New York, March 2009, and the 4th ICCC in Chicago, May 2010. Those two big and very technical conferences solidified my skepticism of the "man-made" or anthropogenic climate change (CC) agenda and drama. Nikki Comerford of Heartland asked me if Minimal Government Thinkers would like to be among the minor co-sponsors, I said Yes. I will help p... more »
Being Saved – The Ontological Approach
How does Christ save us in terms of being? In essence (no pun intended), He became what we were in order to make us what He is. He became man, entering and restoring the full communion which we had broken. The Lord and Giver of Life, the Author of our Being entered into dying humanity.
TWEET Of The Week : ‘It’s like a vegan that secretly eats meat’
“Giving society cheap, abundant energy would be the equivalent of giving an idiot child a machine gun.” – Prof Paul Ehrlich, Stanford University/Royal Society fellow “Renewable energy technologies simply won’t work; we need a fundamentally different approach.” – Top Google engineers “The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not […]
'A loud scream and banging': Boris Johnson's neighbour explains why he called police
In an audio recording that Tom Penn shared with the Guardian newspaper, Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds could reportedly be heard screaming, shouting and banging.
Regent honeyeaters disappear for months and we're hoping to find out where
Conservationists are hoping new, tiny satellite tracking tech can show where these critically endangered birds hide each and every year.
Cyclist's widow pushes for cultural change 12 months after road-rage death
A year after a road-rage incident caused her husband's death, Louise Brand is calling for a coronial inquest to shine a light on road safety.
Rough living: what it's like contract mustering in the NT
Life on a mustering crew in northern Australia means travelling to remote stations to bring in cattle from thousands of kilometres of far-flung bushland.
Collingwood battles to nine-point win over Western Bulldogs
Collingwood hangs on to beat the Western Bulldogs by nine points in a nail-biter at Docklands to put a full stop on a tough week for the Magpies.
The Top Foods, Nutrients and Things You Can Do for Total Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month so we wanted to share with you our top tips to keeping your brain healthy and functioning at all ages! These wellness tips are aimed at boosting nutrient intake, getting rid of toxins and engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors every day. These foods and tips will also work … Continue reading "The Top Foods, Nutrients and Things You Can Do for Total Brain Health" The post The Top Foods, Nutrients and Things You Can Do for Total Brain Health appeared first on TDW.
Wolf Richter: Bring on Higher Oil Prices: They’ll Boost the US Economy. Powell Sees it Too. A New Experience for the US
The plunge in oil prices since August has caused the oil-and-gas sector to get skittish with capital expenditures this year, and Powell picked up on that. Investment in the US shale sector has a big impact on the real economy.
Greg Hunter, "Global Espionage Attack on Trump Worst in History"
*"Global Espionage Attack on Trump Worst in History"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says abuse of the National Security Agency (NSA) spy data (Section 702 of the FISA Act – warrantless surveillance program) used against President Trump to remove him from power was “epic” and “the worst case of sedition in American history.” Shipp says, “They used illegal subcontractors so the FBI could spy and abuse the 702’s. That is huge. It’s one of the most vast violations of the Constitution and Title 18 U.S. Code criminal law. This is the b... more »
Lesson for Iran?: With U.S. 82nd Airborne Division in the Air, War in Haiti Was Halted
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, * Maybe Trump can learn from this important history? President Donald Trump on Friday morning tweeted that he had been “cocked & loaded” for an attack on Iran overnight but recalled the attacking force ten minutes before the strike. What behind-the-scenes reasons that may have contributed to the aborted mission are as yet unknown. But a very similar situation played out twenty-five years ago when the 82nd Airborne Division was in the air on a mission to invade Haiti, only to have the president abort the mission barely two hours before the attack was t... more »
How an Aircraft Carrier and a Submarine Hunted Each Other During the Falklands War
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Who won? On the afternoon of April 30, 1982, the War Cabinet of Prime Minister Margret Thatcher transmitted a message to three Royal Navy submarines in the South Atlantic—designating the carrier *Veinticino de Mayo *a priority target to be hunted down and destroyed. The Argentine carrier—ironically, of British origin—posed an unpredictable threat to the Royal Navy taskforce commencing amphibious operations to retake the disputed Falkland Islands following their seizure by Argentinian troops on April 2, 1982. The ensuing nine-day game of cat-and-m... more »
Gun Legend: The Sig Sauer P220 Was the First Truly Modern Pistol
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * A history lesson on the birth of Sig Sauer. In 1975, Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) released the P220, their first truly modern pistol. It would be the pistol the first pistol to see significant export success, and it would lead to the creation of their successor businesses, Sig Sauer GmbH and Sig Sauer, Inc. In 1975, the P220 was fairly revolutionary. Designed to reduce cost, the pistol was meant to be faster to put into action, more safe, and cheaper to make than its predecessor, the P210. Though current American and German production P2... more »
“Feeling The Heat Of A Civilization On The Downside”
*“Feeling The Heat Of A Civilization On The Downside”* by MN Gordon, annotated by Acting-Man's Pater Tenebrarum *“An Epic Folly for the Ages: *Today we begin with a list. A partial list. And in no particular order… Angela Merkel. Donald Tusk. Mario Draghi. Donald Trump. Jerome Powell. Shinzo Abe. Haruhiko Kuroda. Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Mark Carney. Xi Jinping. Emmanuel Macron. Vladimir Putin. Justin Trudeau. Juan Trump. And many, many more… (Politicians and bureaucrats of the modern age of statism and central planning… fighting a rearguard action doomed to fail. -PT) These cen... more »
What to Look for in a Parasite Cleanse and Why It’s Important
In the world of holistic health, there are countless different directions to look to invest your time, money and energy. Holistic health gurus are popping up left and right, while most doctors remain ardently in support of the traditional Western medicine paradigm based on potentially harmful drugs covering up symptoms. With that in mind, it’s difficult to know exactly where to focus when you want to improve your health. One of the most overlooked aspects of holistic health that is overlooked, however, is to do a parasite cleanse. Parasites are foreign invaders that literally ea... more »
Joint Syrian-Palestinian conference rejects Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – A joint conference regarding the upcoming Bahrain workshop was held between the Syrian government and several Palestinian political factions, including the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), this past week. According to a source in Damascus, the attendees agreed to jointly reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s Palestinian-Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists suffered heavy losses during failed northwestern Hama offensive: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – Last Thursday, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies from the Turkestan Islamic Party and National Liberation Front launched a powerful offensive in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham began the offensive by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at the town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian uncovers vast ISIS weapons stash in Deir Ezzor: video
Syrian authorities and the military have found another major terrorist arsenal, including rocket launchers, portable anti-tank weapons, grenades and assault rifles, as well as communications equipment, gas masks, medical supplies and special clothing. The latest discovery was made in a desert settlement in the eastern Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor. According to the Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
A Generational Shift To Younger Leaders In The Afghan Army Is Making A Difference
Col. Khalid Wardak, second right, the police chief of Ghazni, and Col. Abdul Mobin Mohabati, right, the commander of the Afghan Army brigade based in Ghazni.CreditMujib Mashal/The New York Times *New York Times:* *In Recaptured Afghan District, Shattered Forces Show Hints of a Rebound* KHWAJA UMARI, Afghanistan — The battle for control of an Afghan district is often fierce, involving car bombs, airstrikes and raids that destroy government buildings and leave a trail of bodies. But the Afghan military’s routing of the Taliban two weeks ago from Khwaja Umari, a district about 10 mil... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* Bishop Talbert Swan's tweet (above) gives us yet another fine example of a disease called Republican Logic and how the typical Republican racist mind works. Swan's truth about their reasoning is as stark as it gets. I bet he got a ton of whining responses to his tweet from the Republican element in our society. They probably feel all abused. Many will hold up Swan's comment as evidence of a war on their brand of Christianity. The Republican god is, of course, a racist god. Republicans created their false god in order to justify their own racism and oth... more »
A Chicken Game Between Two Governments
If President Trump called off an Iranian attack in order to save innocent civilians, he deserves praise. Render to God what is God’s, and to Caesar what is Caesar’s. But, as a Wall Street Journal editorial emphasized, there is something off in this story (“Iran Calls Trump’s Bluff,” June 21, 2019): It’s important to understand […] The post A Chicken Game Between Two Governments appeared first on Econlib.
Women are the Majority Among Gamers in Brazil, According to Research
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Games Brazil 2019 Survey, released earlier this June, showed clarifying results on the gamer audience in Brazil. According to data on the general audience, considering the 3,251 respondents – of whom 53 percent are female and 47 percent male – an increase in female presence in […] The post Women are the Majority Among Gamers in Brazil, According to Research appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Super-Rich Enjoy More Exemptions and pay Less Taxes in Brazil
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The richest Brazilians enjoy greater exemptions and pay proportionally less Income Tax (IR) than the less wealthy and those positioned in intermediate income bands. This is what the “IR Pyramid” shows, a calculator prepared by G1 based on data provided annually by the Federal Treasury Department on […] The post The Super-Rich Enjoy More Exemptions and pay Less Taxes in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Says Congress Seeks to Turn him Into a Queen of England
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Engaged in a troubled relationship with Congress, president Jair Bolsonaro said this Saturday, June 22nd, that the legislative is gaining more and more “superpowers” and wants to turn him into “a Queen of England”, who reigns but does not rule. The president said he became aware of […] The post Bolsonaro Says Congress Seeks to Turn him Into a Queen of England appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records 17,000 Cases of Violence Against the Homeless in Three Years
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Health recorded 17,386 cases of violence between 2015 and 2017, in which the main motivation was the victim’s homeless condition. The main groups affected are blacks (54.8 percent of the total), young people between 15 and 24 years old (38.1 percent) and heterosexuals (65.2 […] The post Brazil Records 17,000 Cases of Violence Against the Homeless in Three Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s School Teachers Have the Lowest Salary, Says Study
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The salary of the Brazilian public school teacher is “horrible”, according to one of the greatest education specialists in Brazil, researcher Maria Inês Fini, in an interview with UOL. She is the former president of INEP (National Institue of Educational Researches Anísio Teixeira). Maria Inês Fini commented […] The post Brazil’s School Teachers Have the Lowest Salary, Says Study appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Soccer Player Thalles Dies in an Accident in Rio de Janeiro
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The striker Thalles Lima da Conceição Penha, 24 years, died on Saturday morning, June 22nd, after an accident on Avenida Almirante Pena Boto, in the Monjolos neighborhood, in São Gonçalo, Rio’s Metropolitan Region. According to information from the Fire Department, the accident occurred after a crash between […] The post Brazilian Soccer Player Thalles Dies in an Accident in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rejuvenating Music: Vó Pifa, at the Age of 102, Releases her First Album
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Saturday night, June 22nd, was special for Epifânia Maria de Jesus Mendes, who was born in Bahia but has lived in Brasilia since the 1960s. At the age of 102, Vó Pifa, as she is affectionately known, will take to the stage of the Festa Junina Arraiá […] The post Rejuvenating Music: Vó Pifa, at the Age of 102, Releases her First Album appeared first on The Rio Times.
Copa América: Brazil Downs Peru to Join Chile and Colombia in Quarterfinals
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Before the Copa America, few people outside Brazil would have heard of Gremio winger Everton but his stock is surely on the rise after a series of scintillating performances in a team that is beginning to look like the Brazil of old. The 23-year-old won Man of the […] The post Copa América: Brazil Downs Peru to Join Chile and Colombia in Quarterfinals appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mars methane plume could lead to discovery of microscopic Martians
NASA is being cautious after a New York Times report revealed the Curiosity rover had found a "startlingly high" methane gas reading from Mars, which suggests microbes could be currently living on the Red Planet.
No longer the runner-up, Scamp the Tramp crowned world's ugliest dog
Scamp the Tramp tops out a field of 19 contestants who showed off their droopy tongues, bowed legs and perpetually confused looks in a competition that puts the focus on adopting hard-luck dogs.
Hundreds of endangered vultures die after eating poisoned elephant carcasses
More than 500 endangered vultures are found dead in northern Botswana, with poachers believed to be responsible as they sometimes poison elephant carcasses to ensure the birds don't circle the sky and help rangers track their position.
AFL live: Bulldogs, Magpies wrap up round 14 at Docklands
Can the Bulldogs take advantage of a tough week at Collingwood to get the better of the Magpies at Docklands? Follow all the stats, scores and commentary from the final game of round 14.
How did you end up here? Hobartians tell us their stories
From crossing the world for love to making your holiday a permanent move, how did you end up in Hobart? Here are your best answers.
Mascot Towers residents offered emergency accommodation funding
Displaced residents of Sydney's troubled Mascot Towers apartment block will be given money to pay for emergency accommodation, as the NSW Government plays down concerns such problems could be widespread across the city.
Mortal Kombat just the start for Adelaide's entertainment industry boom
The upcoming cinema blockbuster Mortal Kombat is only a small part of South Australia's booming entertainment sector, and many people say the jobs are starting to flow.
I spent my career reporting on Hong Kong. Here's why watching the protests feels personal
As a kid growing up in Hong Kong, I was captivated by stories of Chinese citizens braving shark-infested water to reach freedom there. I knew then the city must be special, writes Jane Hutcheon.
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE US President Donald Trump pledged to hit Iran with "major" new sanctions as Tehran warned Washington that any attack would see its interests across the Middle East go up in flames https://t.co/vNzZfkuEw8 — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 22, 2019 Iranian hackers have increased hack attacks on US as tensions mount, cybersecurity firms sayhttps://t.co/MFXO6G4Ksu pic.twitter.com/Km9mu67dUA — Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) June 22, 2019 Istanbul residents vote in mayoral re-run, in key test for Turkish democracy, Erdogan https://t.co/02VA84J5vh pic.twitter.com/jFw6ZD7nPj — Reut... more »
Oberlin Punished For Fact-Free Food Fight
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ Oberlin College in Ohio has devolved into one of academe’s most infamous examples of political correctness, one of those unwelcoming places that rails against anyone who brings speakers to campus if they upset Oberlin’s crusades against the racist/sexist/anti-gay menace. Now Oberlin’s administration is being punished in a very […]
Growing Evidence Of Wind Farms’ Horrific Toll On Wildlife: This Time From India
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Eagles, hawks, bats – these are among the most prominently cited avian wildlife regularly slaughtered by industrial-sized wind-power facilities that – thanks to taxpayer subsidies and state renewable-energy mandates — continue to spread like wildfire across rural America. The affliction is by no means restricted to the United States, however. […]
Picture Of The Day
French Air Force Patrouille de France team performs at the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Paris Air Show* (Reuters).
June 23rd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #885
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 →
Sunday June 23rd – 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 →
France's New Fighter Jet Has 1 Thing In Common with the F-35
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Stealthy features. *The Spectra defensive system will receive more powerful jammers and new threat libraries tailored to meet the improving capabilities of potential adversaries. Furthermore, Dassault seeks to use “Big Data” technology to develop a predictive maintenance system reminiscent of the F-35’s troubled ALIS system to cost-efficiently implement preventative repairs.* In January 2019, French Defense Minister Florence Parly announced France would commit $2.3 billion to develop an F4 generation of the Dassault Rafale twin-engine multirole f... more »
F-35s Armed with Laser Cannons? It Could Happen Soon.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Here's how. *The United States is not in planning for integration of aerial lasers in the 2020s and 2030s. The Franco-German FCAS and British Tempest stealth fighter programs, and the Russian MiG-41 interceptor have explicitly claimed in their program materials the conceptual aircraft will be built to support directed-energy weapons (DEWs). Furthermore, the Japanese F-3 and the Typhoon’s engines will also include a turbo-generator create and manage additional electricity—quite likely to power DEWs.* *(This article originally appeared earlier this ...more »
"Permanent Adolescence: The Epidemic That Will Destroy America"
*"Permanent Adolescence: * *The Epidemic That Will Destroy America"* by Dr. Paul Kindlon "As a Humanities professor I have had the opportunity to teach psychology and social psychology for more than 20 years. Occasionally the knowledge obtained in these areas allows me to analyze and understand social behavior and certain cultural trends. This is one those occasions. If one is able to observe American society in an objective manner (granted no easy task) it becomes clear that the country is suffering from an epidemic of *arrested emotional development (AED)*. This particular illness... more »
Quote of the Day
“The knowing is easy. It’s the doing that gives us trouble.” ― Vannetta Chapman,
Increase in vibrio illnesses prompts warning in New Zealand
Food safety officials in New Zealand are urging people to cook raw mussels thoroughly after an increase in food poisoning. New Zealand Food Safety did not say how many people had been affected but reported an increase in people with food poisoning caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus during the past six weeks. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a... Continue Reading
Pita Hot allowed to reopen despite hundreds of customer complaints
Sick employees are likely the cause behind reports of hundreds of people becoming sick after eating food from the Pita Hot restaurant in Orange County, CA, according to information in an inspection report. Public health officials closed the Pita Hot restaurant on June 19 for cleaning and allowed it to reopen the following day. The... Continue Reading
Australian company boosts local medicinal cannabis production
An Australian medicinal cannabis company is working to address a global shortage of pharmaceutical-grade product, reducing cost and improving access at the same time.
Nic Naitanui signs new three-year deal with West Coast Eagles on eve of latest AFL comeback
On the comeback trail after another major knee reconstruction, ruckman Nic Naitanui is almost certain to end his AFL career as a one-club player after signing a contract extension with the West Coast Eagles.
I spent my career reporting on Hong Kong. Here's why watching the protests feels personal
As a kid growing up in Hong Kong, I was captivated by stories of Chinese citizens braving shark-infested water to reach freedom there. I knew then the city must be special, writes Jane Hutcheon.
Investigation uncovers failures behind road sign that fell onto car
An investigation into what caused a Melbourne road sign to fall and crush a moving car finds several compulsory safety inspections were not carried out, there were "weaknesses in quality control" and the sign was improperly installed.
'For the last year I have been pouring my heart out'
Frontline workers and children under 16 who have battled homelessness in Canberra are experiencing "incredible relief" after the ACT Government announced funding for crisis accommodation, research and development.
'It sounded like a huge bomb': Queenslanders amazed as meteor lights up night sky
Hundreds of people across southern and central Queensland report seeing a spectacular meteor burning up in the atmosphere north of Brisbane last night.
DARPA Launches Test Balloons Over Kansas That Many Mistake Are UFOs
Last night, DARPA launched 3 balloons from Cumberland, Maryland, in a flight test for the Adaptable Lighter Than Air prgm. Over next few days, ALTA will demonstrate capability for wind-borne navigation of a lighter-than-air vehicle over extended ranges. https://t.co/Og8dWCvszc pic.twitter.com/NjUB6Got94 — DARPA (@DARPA) June 18, 2019 *Popular Mechanics:* *Three Days Ago, DARPA Launched Some Balloons. Then People Started Seeing UFOs.* Sadly, those strange orbs floating above Kansas City weren't from outer space. UFOs are having a bit of a moment right now. This week, Politico r... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 23, 2019
[image: São Paulo music, rap in São Paulo, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo, best show in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Arraiá do Charanga (Limão) – One of the coolest Carnival blocos in São Paulo, the brass band Charanga do França will be throwing a lively festa junina party this […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 23, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 23, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Roda de Samba da Pedra do Sal @ Mirante do Arvrão (Vidigal) – For a spectacular Sunday, head up to Vidigal and see the Roda de Samba da Pedra […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 23, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Conspicuous Messaging – Kim Jong Un Receives Letter of “excellent content” From President Trump…
North Korea state-run news agency is reporting on a letter from U.S. President Trump to North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-Un. In an interesting aspect to the media report, KCNA releases a picture of Chairman Kim reading the letter. North Korean … Continue reading →
Bustos Is Lucky She's Competing With Tom Emmer-- And Emmer Is Lucky His Competition Is Cheri Bustos
*Emmer and Bustos-- 2 clueless DC losers attached at the hip* You may have noticed that around *DWT*, Cheri Bustos and the DCCC aren’t exactly our favorites. In fact, I fear that the opportunity Democrats have to pick up another 50 seats is going to be blown because Bustos is the most ideologically-oriented DCCC chair in history, worse even than Rahm Emanuel, her mentor, and Steve Israel. Bustos, an Illinois Blue Dog, is a rabidly anti-progressive Democrat who— like many right-of-center women— stumbled into the Democratic Party solely because of women’s issues. On non-women’s issues... more »
Stormy Daniels denied entry to Canada for Sundowner appearance — politics suspected
The adult entertainer known as Stormy Daniels, made famous by her accusations of infidelity against President Donald J. Trump, was denied entry to Canada when her flight arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Friday afternoon. Those around her suspect
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Adagio for Sleep”
Liquid Mind, “Adagio for Sleep”
"Give Me the Stars... Life Wants to Live!"
*"Give Me the Stars... Life Wants to Live!"* by *"Give Me the Stars... Life Wants to Live!"* “In the grand sweep of space and time, little matters or will be seen through the eyes of those to come as having mattered beside what we do right now, in this time, not just to save this precious planet but to expand its life to worlds now dead. When I turn off the pundits and puny little power players, power down the iPad and iPod and portable civilization modules that surround us with our own voices and visions, and step out into the darkness of the quiet night, below the full moon, and ... more »
The Army Wants U.S. Companies to Crank Out Ammo for Russian Guns
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Why? *So, the deal would be that America would lift sanctions on Russia, so Russian companies can sell ammunition to the Americans, who can then send it to U.S. allies using Russian weapons (and who may use them against Russian-backed forces in places like Syria)? Not likely to happen.* *(This article was published earlier this year.)* Why does the U.S. Army want American companies to make ammunition for Russian-designed weapons? For the same reason that U.S. Special Operations Command wants U.S. companies to manufacture Russian-designed rifles and m... more »
Close Air Support Showdown: F-35 vs. A-10 Warthog (Who Wins?)
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Who would you choose in a shooting match? The A-10 Warthog can fly while missing half a wing and one engine. The F-35 was taken out by a large bird. Apparently, F-35 armor is only rated for small birds. Task & Purpose Video Producer Chris Capelluto gives you the rundown on the Close Air Support competition. *This article by Chris Capelluto **originally appeared** at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on** Twitter* *. This article first appeared in 2019. More Articles from Task & Purpose:* *-** 7 Veteran-Friendly Manufacturers That Are Hiring* ... more »
Raqqa Will Rise Again
*Sam Sweeney* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] For the third time in its history, the Syrian city of Raqqa is in ruins. Its revival will help reveal the secrets of humanity's past. FOR THE third time in its history, the city of Raqqa is in ruins. It was first destroyed by the Persians in the early sixth century when it was known as Callinicum but was rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor Justinian shortly thereafter. The second time it was destroyed—by the Mongols in the mid-thirteenth century—it took centuries for the city to be rebuilt; its time as a political and intellect... more »
What Is Facebook's Cryptocurrency and Why Does It Matter?
*Carlos Roa* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Facebook's "Libra" is not just an attempt to corner the global online payments market—it is a direct challenge to the authority of nation-states. After months of anticipation, Facebook has recently unveiled its own cryptocurrency, the Libra. Hmm . . . actually, that’s not entirely accurate. Perhaps it would be better to say that Facebook has unveiled its ambitious plan to dominate the world’s payments systems and challenge the power of nations. Let’s take a step back and start from the beginning. The world right now is filled wi... more »
“A Look to the Heavens”
“Near the center of this sharp cosmic portrait, at the heart of the Orion Nebula, are four hot, massive stars known as the Trapezium. Gathered within a region about 1.5 light-years in radius, they dominate the core of the dense Orion Nebula Star Cluster. Ultraviolet ionizing radiation from the Trapezium stars, mostly from the brightest star Theta-1 Orionis C powers the complex star forming region's entire visible glow. *Click image for larger size.* About three million years old, the Orion Nebula Cluster was even more compact in its younger years and a recent dynamical study indicate... more »
“Too Often…”
"The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act...more »
“If My Answers Frighten You…”
"If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions." - Samuel L. Jackson as "Jules Winnfield", "Pulp Fiction"
US National Security Adviser John Bolton Lands In Israel To Discuss Iran With Russian And Israeli Counterparts
National security advisor John Bolton at press conference at King David. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) *Times of Israel: **Bolton lands in Israel ahead of unprecedented security summit* US national security adviser to meet with Netanyahu, discuss Iran with Russian and Israeli counterparts US National Security Adviser John Bolton landed in Israel on Saturday ahead of an unprecedented trilateral meeting in Jerusalem of top security officials from the United States, Israel and Russia. Bolton will discuss regional issues with his counterparts, Meir Ben-Shabbat... more »
Free Download: Ernest Hemingway, "A Farewell To Arms"
"The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too, but there will be no special hurry." - Ernest Hemingway, "A Farewell To Arms" Freely download "A Farewell To Arms", by Ernest Hemingway, here: - http://kkoworld.com/kitablar/
“The Secret Language of the Wounded”
*“The Secret Language of the Wounded”* by Alex Noble "Those who have been deeply wounded recognize each other. They speak a secret language of tears that no one sees. They are known to have extraordinary visions, they rise to impossible heights, and then fall down like stones. Some call them mad, when, for a few brief hours or days, they transcend their pain, connect with demons or divinities, invent new lives for themselves, dream dreams like the old men who spend whole days watching the boats come and go in Greek fishing villages, telling tales of life on the high seas, imaginin... more »
Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Donald Trump, North Korea says
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un received a personal letter from US President Donald Trump and will put serious thought into its content, according to a state-run North Korean news agency.
The Matildas were hard done by, but it's hard to say they were robbed
The red card. The close checking on Sam Kerr. The missed handball call. The Matildas can justifiably feel aggrieved at the refereeing in their World Cup elimination.
'I am very grateful': Folau defends crowdfunding to fight Rugby Australia
Israel Folau fends off criticism he is "greedy", saying his $4 million contract was terminated after he expressed his religious beliefs and "thousands" of his supporters have written in to say "discrimination in the workplace is wrong".
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