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“Social justice” homosexuals actively working to contaminate the blood donor supply
This is of course absurd. Willfully supplying blood that is tainted or even at high risk to been tainted is a prima facie criminal case, the same way in which i would face real consequences if i emptied an AK- 47 into the atmosphere over a city. Do we need a victim and a full criminal investigation along with a life sentence to bring this fraud home? You are absolutely not innocent if you engage in actions that destroys another life.. *“Social justice” homosexuals actively working to contaminate the blood donor supply with blood-borne diseases, claiming safety is “discrimi... more »
Dr. Ben Carson: Yes, babies feel excruciating pain when they are being ripped apart during “barbaric” abortions
Infanticide is a thing that must be considered in specific cases. Those cases are rare but also compelling. I have dealt with teenage children whose mind never developed and never would and essentially lived the life of a lizard brain. Infanticide in those situations is a blessing for the individual and the community. Thus all natural communities living wild practiced infanticide, often just setting the child out for a carnivore to consume. Cutting a developed baby apart for parts without cutting off the brain is nonsense and why the abortion industry is now under a full pr... more »
How Scotland’s 35-Year Kilt Ban Backfired in Spectacular Fashion
Of course it was taken up by the military with a vengeance and highland regiments quickly became the backbone of the British army during the war with France right though the Napoleonic era all of which quickly followed upon the 1746 Battle of Culloden. During that protracted struggle the highland regiments earned great distinction for their reliability which surely led to the reinstatement of the tartan once the risk had disappeared. It only took two generations. *How Scotland’s 35-Year Kilt Ban Backfired in Spectacular Fashion* * The English banned th... more »
How I Became ‘Rich’
This is a great reminder that being rich is first a mind set that we all should cultivate. The truth is that we are all truly rich simply because we no longer have a master whose only real thought is to pick cotton or some version thereof. Think on that. Outside of selling a few hours to provide coin we are free to imagine and even attempt a brilliant future however banal our physical circumstances. And not much money can place us somewhere else where we can live rich, even if it is only on vacation. That is the essence of a Cruise. I grew up on a simple nineteenth centu... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Which is worse? "Illegal" immigrants, or immigrants who marry a gooey sugar daddy and deliver poisonous anchor babies? Ordinarily, I don't cast aspersions upon the spawn of politicians, but when it comes to Donald Trump's fetid Nazi offspring, all bets are off, as well they should be. And, no, I don't cut them any slack if daddy is a total head case. I was inspired to go with the above meme tonight when I read that Eric Trump (the one in the shiny pink molded plastic clip-on tie) got his knickers in a twist because a waitress spat on him in a Chicago restaurant.His reac... more »
Syrian Army storms key hilltop to reopen supply line in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – Just one day after several failed attacks by the jihadist rebels in northwestern Hama, the Syrian Arab Army took the initiative and stormed the key hilltop of Tal Malah. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Army began the day by storming the Jaysh Al-Izza’s defenses at the western axis […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force to get major boost with 76 new Su-57 stealth fighters
The Russian Ministry of Defense will receive 76 multirole fighter jets Su-57 within the framework of a contract with Sukhoi Company, Minister of Industry Denis Manturov told reporters on Thursday at the Army 2019 Forum. “76 aircraft,” Manturov said while responding to a question. Fighter jets will be supplied by 2028, Deputy Defense Minister Alexei […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tensions runring high in northwestern Hama after Syrian Army kills Turkish soldier
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) shelling on Thursday of the militant-held town of Sheir Magher in northwestern Hama reportedly the Turkish observation post. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, one Turkish Army soldier was reportedly killed and a few others were wounded when a Syrian military shell hit their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-06-26
This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, US, ISIS, Russia, Hama, Syria, Palmyra, Houthi, Najran, Saudi, Iraq, Israel, UK, Idlib, Aleppo, Yemen, Hmeimim, Latakia. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, World-News, Syria, Gulf, Yemen, Iraq, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Burke defeats defamation action after judge finds he had limited credibility
Celebrity gardener Don Burke wins a "pyrrhic victory" against defamation action launched by a woman who accused him of inappropriate behaviour, after the ACT Supreme Court finds allegedly defamatory comments he made could be seen with limited credibility.
'Huge ball of flames': Two killed, nine injured in multi-vehicle crash in Wollongong
Two people have died after their car became caught between two trucks and burst into flames on the Princes Motorway in Wollongong, south of Sydney.
'Serious injury or death': Watchdog issues safety alert over amusement rides after NT accident
An investigation finds defects and potentially insufficient testing were to blame for a ride accident near Darwin earlier this year. Ahead of show season in the Territory, NT Worksafe is warning operators to ensure testing is up to standard.
Iconic social housing apartments with Sydney Harbour views sold to developers
Sydney's iconic Sirius building is sold for $150 million to developers who plan to refurbish the existing building and deliver 89 apartments, along with retail and commercial spaces.
Local jobs could go from Charles Darwin University, staff worried about restructure 'direction'
More than 20 local jobs in the nursing and midwifery department at the Northern Territory's only university could be cut or shifted south. Staff and the union have voiced concerns and want the Chief Minister called in.
Missing man Gary Pearce confirmed dead
Extensive DNA testing has confirmed the body found in a burnt-out car in NSW's south-west is that of missing Illawarra man, Gary Pearce.
Five things we learned from the first Democratic debates
Kamala Harris makes her mark, Joe Biden is haunted by the past, and Marianne Williamson becomes a meme. Here are the most memorable moments of the second Democratic debate.
Healthy lollies? Confectioners chew on changing customer tastes
Consumers' increased focus on fitness and wellbeing — as well as fears of new taxes and regulation — is challenging the Australian confectionary industry to make healthier products.
'Poking the bear': Drought subsidies slashed to force farmers to better prepare
Farmers say the Queensland Government's decision to axe "vital" transport subsidies by 2021 will take a further mental toll on already struggling graziers who have relied on the funding during severe drought periods.
Elderly woman, 94, robbed in retirement home after stranger pretends to lose child
A 94-year-old woman has been robbed in her Sunshine Coast retirement village after opening the door to what appeared to be a distraught mother making a desperate call for help.
Forget Folau, here's the super rugby story you should be following
While national headlines have been dominated by former rugby player Israel Folau's contract dispute and fundraising efforts, the Brumbies squad is busy winning games.
Big Kev, Darwin's resident dinosaur, the latest 'big thing' on the move
The dismantling of Big Kev, Darwin's resident brachiosaurus, has become the latest example of the lengths communities will go to to protect a local icon.
Man arrested after chainsaw attack on car sends schools into lockdown
Police arrest a man who caused two Melbourne schools to be placed into lockdown after he was seen damaging a car with a chainsaw on a nearby street.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck near Melbourne's Victoria Market
A female pedestrian dies in hospital after being struck by a B-double truck turning a corner near the Queen Victoria Market in West Melbourne.
500 Years Ago, This Battle Changed the Middle East Forever
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, Middle East* [image: T-90_Bhisma.jpg: cell105 (flickr user) [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)]] The legendary Battle of Marj Dabiq. *The Battle of Chaldiran soon led to the region’s other pivotal battle of the era. Having secured his empire’s eastern flank, the Ottoman Sultan Selim I could turn his attention to the southwest, where the Mamluk Sultanate was dominant.* Five centuries ago, the contours of the modern Middle East were shaped through a series of Ottoman battles. The outcomes of these battles—which shaped the re... more »
See This Photo? This Pilot Landed His F-14 Tomcat In 'Convertible' Mode.
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=f+14+3+seater&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSkAEJZz9XY0_1DxAIahAELEKjU2AQaAAwLELCMpwgaXwpdCAMSJbkBGMgF2wwXpw24AdwMFagN1TntItQ5hj_1WJs85hz_1XOdUm0zkaMJz2XahXWKTdn_1GG3FRKFfak6jbNdG_1oCbxCkgPbtpbdSqdPG2vYSSNGpBvXvm158yAEDAsQjq7-CBoKCg] A scary situation. *After the take off, Vickers checked the airspeed and since it confirmed he was above the 300 knots recommended to do the check, he rolled the aircraft inverted.* Here’s something you don’t see everyday: the incredible photos in this post in fact show an F-14 Tomcat ... more »
The End of Political Cartoons at "The New York Times"
Ed Noor: I am posting this older article because this is another example of censorship although not necessarily against Conservative cartoons; both Liberal and Conservative artists lost their employment with this cowardly act by the editorial leadership of this left wing rag. It is interesting to read Patrick Chapatte's words on losing his work after being the man to bring political cartooning to the publication. From Chappatte's website. Cartoon published on the front page of the NYT website on January 8, 2015, after the Charlie Hebdo attacks and won the 2015 Overseas Press Club A... more »
Bank of America Cuts Business with Illegal Immigrant Holding Facilities for Illegal Immigrants and Private Prisons
Bank of America announced it will stop lending to migrant detention centers and private prisons to avoid public backlash, following similar moves by JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo and the US Bank.
Don’t look for FDA to “pork out” as the nation’s top regulator of livestock genome editing
The pork industry earlier this week said it wants to get the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) out of regulating livestock genome editing. But unless pigs fly, that possibility seems pretty remote. That’s because FDA is the center post of America’s food safety-based regulation of genome editing of plants and animals, and that’s unlikely change.... Continue Reading
Majority of food within limits for pesticide residues
Almost 96 percent of food samples were free of pesticide residues or contained traces within legal levels, according to an annual European report. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) looked at the results of nearly 90,000 samples collected from 28 EU member states plus Iceland and Norway in 2017. Overall, 95.9 percent of the 88,247 samples... Continue Reading
Estonian audit finds gaps in food safety system regarding residues
People need more information about risks related to residues of plant protection products, such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, in food, according to a report in Estonia. The National Audit Office looked at whether the public is given correct and adequate information about the residues of chemicals contained in plant-based food. Currently, the quantity of... Continue Reading
Will the Palestinians Accept to Sell Their Land to Israel for $50 Billion?
[image: https://www.yenisafak.com/en/columns/hayrettinkaraman/the-jews-were-not-exiled-to-madagascar-however-the-palestinians-may-be-driven-to-2047013]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180111-israel-asked-obama-to-give-palestinians-land-in-the-sinai/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.jns.org/report-netanyahu-offered-obama-administration-palestinian-state-in-sinai/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-netanyahu-asked-obama-to-mull-giving-palestinians-land-in-sinai-ex-officials-say-1.57301... more »
‘Short War’ with Iran an Illusion, Beginner of War Will Not End It: Zarif
Press TV Published on Jun 27, 2019 Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US mistakenly thinks a potential war with Iran will be a short one, rejecting the speculation as an “illusion” and a “misconception,” and adding that the beginner of such war would not be necessarily the party that ends it. end
US Pins Hopes on Iran’s MEK ‘Terror’ Group that Used to Kill Everyone It Didn’t Like (Even Americans)
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Merkel Shakes AGAIN During Official Ceremony
RT Published on Jun 27, 2019 Concerns for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s health grow once more as she was filmed struggling to keep her composure and visibly shaking during an official ceremony for the second time this month. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9x3c end
Farmers ‘Casualties’ of Trump’s Trade War
American farmers in the agriculture belt are largely Trump supporters. Apart from the trade war causing them problems, the non stop rain and flooding have decimated their fields. Trump better get his act together and end the trade war with an agreement with China. Or he will lose voters in the 2020 POTUS election. I …
Judicial Watch: Defense, State Department Documents Reveal Obama Administration Knew that al Qaeda Terrorists Had Planned Benghazi Attack 10 Days in Advance
Judicial Watch: Defense, State Department Documents Reveal Obama Administration Knew that al Qaeda Terrorists Had Planned Benghazi Attack 10 Days in Advance by https://www.judicialwatch.org/ Administration knew three months before the November 2012 presidential election of ISIS plans to establish a caliphate in Iraq – Administration knew of arms being shipped from Benghazi to Syria (Washington, …
Writing in the New York Times, Israeli UN Ambassador Says Palestinian Surrender And ‘National Suicide’ is Needed for Peace
Writing in the New York Times, Israeli UN Ambassador Says Palestinian Surrender And ‘National Suicide’ is Needed for Peace by Jonathan Ofir, https://mondoweiss.net/ This came out yesterday in the pages of the New York Times: – The “economic workshop” in Bahrain this week, a summit of business leaders and political figures, is the first step …
Study Claims Google Chrome Is Total Spyware And You Should Run To Firefox Now
Study Claims Google Chrome Is Total Spyware And You Should Run To Firefox Now by Paul Lilly, https://hothardware.com/ It is common knowledge that websites like to track your activity through cookies, but might we be giving up a bit too much privacy when surfing the web? The answer may depend on the specific browser you …
If History Still Matters, Silver Is Poised For A Huge Move
If History Still Matters, Silver Is Poised For A Huge Move by JOHN RUBINO, https://www.dollarcollapse.com/ It’s been a pretty good couple of months for precious metals, but more so for gold than silver. Both are up but gold is up more, and the imbalance that this creates might be one of the major investment themes …
Trump Warns Iran of “Obliteration” Should “Any Attack on Anything American” Occur
The conflict seeking Alpha male has met his match in Iran. Trump’s brinkmanship sabre rattling will cause him to fall into the Neocon Zionist false flag war trap. You are looking for conflict? You will get it. But the result may not be what you expect or desire. Be careful of what you wish for. …
“It Would Be An Earthquake” – Three Chinese Banks Tumble After US Threatens To Cut Them Off From SWIFT
It is debatable whether it will be an “earthquake”. The Chinese banks can bypass the SWIFT system using their CIPS alternative to SWIFT. They can also use another bank to transfer funds internationally. It will be inconvenient but hardly an earthquake. – For America, banning Chinese banks from SWIFT will only mean the speedy adoption …
NYTimes Admits It Sends Stories to US Government for Approval Before Publication
To be fair to the NYTimes, I don’t feel there is anything wrong with them clearing certain articles which are sensitive to national security before publishing. But, of course, people abuse “national security” for their own agenda and suppress information that should be made public. – NYTimes Admits It Sends Stories to US Government for …
Tweets For Today
World leaders kick off one of their most high-stakes G20 meetings in years - with rows brewing over a bruising US-China trade war, geopolitical tensions, and climate change https://t.co/e45t0Sy2zv 📷 @b_smialowski pic.twitter.com/gffkl8IKVm — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 28, 2019 EXCLUSIVE: Iran is still short of the maximum amount of enriched uranium it is allowed to have under its deal with major powers but it is on course to reach that limit at the weekend, diplomats say https://t.co/kXJ7d6GSji via @francoismurphy pic.twitter.com/VJM8MiNB21 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) June 2... more »
Greg Hunter, “Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/28/19”
*“Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/28/19”* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com “The Supreme Court ruled that the 2020 census cannot include a simple question that asks if you are an American citizen. Chief Justice John Roberts was the tie breaker that voted in favor of banning the question. Roberts is the Judge who gave America Obamacare, and he is now giving non-citizens cover to deliver populations to Blue states that guarantee more House seats. Trump calls the Supreme Court decision “ridiculous.” 20 Democratic challengers are slugging it out to become the nominee to face Donald Trump for the... more »
Montevideo is Most Expensive Latin American City for Expatriates
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Uruguayan capital, Montevideo, is the most expensive city in Latin America for expatriates to live in, according to the 25th Annual Cost of Living Survey, conducted by Mercer, which measures about 500 cities in over 200 countries. Montevideo was in 70th place in the ranking, above […] The post Montevideo is Most Expensive Latin American City for Expatriates appeared first on The Rio Times.
Approval of Bolsonaro’s Government Stands at Lowest Level Since Inauguration
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The approval of president Jair Bolsonaro’s government has once again decreased, and is the worst since the beginning of his term. This is what new Ibope research released on Thursday, June 27th, shows. The survey was commissioned by CNI (National Confederation of Industry). The survey says that […] The post Approval of Bolsonaro’s Government Stands at Lowest Level Since Inauguration appeared first on The Rio Times.
Transgender Women Inmates Must Stay in Female Prisons, Decides STF Justice Barroso
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Luis Roberto Barroso decided, on Wednesday, June 26th, that transgender women prisoners should be transferred to female penitentiaries. According to Barroso, the measure is required to comply with the constitutional principles of human dignity and to prevent cruelty and torture. The preliminary […] The post Transgender Women Inmates Must Stay in Female Prisons, Decides STF Justice Barroso appeared first on The Rio Times.
French President Challenges Bolsonaro and Threatens Not to Sign Trade Agreement
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After rebutting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said she wanted a “clear discussion” with the president on deforestation, president Jair Bolsonaro has now been confronted by French President Emmanuel Macron: “If Brazil leaves the Paris Agreement, as far as we are concerned, we cannot sign a trade […] The post French President Challenges Bolsonaro and Threatens Not to Sign Trade Agreement appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Education Minister to be Sued for Comparing Lula and Dilma to “Drogas”
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In another episode of what has become a Brazilian soap opera, Education Minister Abraham Weintraub will be sued for comparing former presidents Lula and Dilma Rousseff to the 39 kilograms of cocaine seized on a Brazilian Air Force (FAB) plane this week. The lawsuit will be brought […] The post Brazil’s Education Minister to be Sued for Comparing Lula and Dilma to “Drogas” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Xiaomi Store Accused of Selling Unregulated and Uncertified Products in Brazil
By Xiu Ying SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Many people were happy with Xiaomi’s arrival in Brazil through official channels. At the opening of the branded store in São Paulo, people were queuing for 45 hours for a chance to buy discounted products from the producer. Everything seemed very promising, but the Chinese brand has now […] The post Xiaomi Store Accused of Selling Unregulated and Uncertified Products in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Senate Committee Approves Extension Of Weapon Ownership to All Rural Areas
By Iolanda Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Senate Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ), on Wednesday, June 26th, approved a bill that liberalizes weapon ownership in all rural areas, and not only those with farmhouses. The text is expected to be considered by the full Senate. If it is approved, it will proceed to […] The post Senate Committee Approves Extension Of Weapon Ownership to All Rural Areas appeared first on The Rio Times.
NSA Collects U.S. Call Data Without Authorization (Again)
*Daily Mail: **NSA collected phone data it was not authorized to obtain, months after it admitted over-collecting hundreds of millions of files due to 'technical irregularities'* * In 2018 the NSA disclosed it had over-collected hundreds of millions of metadata * The metadata was of calls and texts sent within the U.S. but not of conversations * It has now emerged that a similar issue occurred several months afterwards too * An undisclosed number of cellular data files were recorded, documents reveal * 'These documents only confirm that this surveillance program is beyond redempti... more »
"Hard-Working Americans Sure Do See The Economy A Lot Differently Than The 'Experts'"
*"Hard-Working Americans Sure Do See The * *Economy A Lot Differently Than The 'Experts'"* by Michael Snyder "Right now the entire nation is buzzing about the very first debates for Democratic presidential contenders in 2019, and much of the focus of those debates should be on the economy. A total of 20 candidates will participate in those debates, and the vast majority of them don’t have a prayer of actually winning the nomination. Of course all of them will have “plans” for “fixing” the economy, but the truth is that most of those plans really aren’t that radically different from ... more »
June 28th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #890
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 →
Friday June 28th – 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 →
De Blasio Shouts Cuban Revolutionary Slogan at Miami Rally
He later apologized on Twitter, saying he didn’t understand the history and significance of the phrase “Hasta la Victoria, siempre!”
Claims from Democratic Debate Opener, Night 2
A fired-up field of Democrats took on and sometimes sparred over race, the treatment of migrant children, the climate, and the super-rich.
Quote of the Day
“I think we consider too much the good luck of the early bird and not enough the bad luck of the early worm.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Picture Of The Day
Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) guerrilla members on an armed patrol in the countryside of Makhmur in Iraq. *WNU Editor*: The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Faces of war: Kurdistan’s armed struggle against Islamic State* (The Guardian).
ACCC loses 'flushable' wipes case as court rules they pose 'insignificant' risk
The ACCC loses its Federal Court battle against Kimberly Clark, the makers of so-called "flushable" wipes, after a judge ruled there was "insignificant" evidence they clogged the sewerage system.
Man accused of dousing another man with fuel, setting him alight
David Henwood, 46, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder after a man was allegedly doused with petrol and set alight at a home in Wellington in central-west New South Wales.
Families SA withheld crucial facts before children were murdered
A failure of communication between South Australia's Department for Child Protection and the grandparents of two children who were murdered is described as "nonsensical" and "wrong" by the state's ombudsman.
North Korea wants more foreign tourists, so should you go?
Missing Australian Alek Sigley welcomed tourists to North Korea. Now, he's disappeared. Is it safe for you to visit the "hermit Kingdom"?
Property owners facing 'big sting' as bills increase, amid building industry concerns
Increased taxes on properties are making South Australia even less attractive to investors according to the Property Council of Australia, amid worries surrounding the local housing industry.
Second PNG volcano eruption in two days stretches scarce humanitarian resources
A second volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea just days after the eruption of Mount Ulawun sent thousands fleeing, sparking fears that scarce humanitarian resources will be stretched even thinner.
Notorious prison escapee known as the 'postcard bandit' fails in bid for freedom
Notorious bank robber and prison escapee Brenden Abbott fails in a legal attempt to win his freedom, with WA's highest court dismissing his latest appeal against a jail term which runs until 2033.
Apple shares dive as chief designer leaves after 30 years to start his own firm
Jony Ive, known for shaping Apple's signature rounded, stylish designs is leaving the company after more than two decades, to start his own design firm.
CIA's Instagram Only Follows 11 Accounts
*Photo:* Instagram.com/cia CBS: *CIA's Instagram is following 11 accounts — nearly all of them belong to Hollywood stars* The CIA's official Instagram account has taken the significant step — relatively speaking — of "following" other accounts on the social media platform. As of this writing, the CIA has newly followed 11 accounts; virtually all of them belong to Hollywood celebrities. A handful of actors who have held well-known roles as CIA officers or assets — including Jessica Chastain, Claire Danes, John Krasinski and Ben Affleck — got a follow from the agency, which, since ... more »
Nothing Tougher: Meet the 5 Best Tanks On the Planet Today
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Europe* [image: (Photos by U.S. Army 1LT Christina Shoptaw)] The real killers. *The last in a long line of tanks stretching back to the late 1940s, the T-90 is the most advanced common tank in Russian Ground Forces inventory.* The world of the tank—an armored fighting vehicle equipped with a large main gun, tracks, and whose mission is to conduct mechanized warfare on the modern battlefield—has stagnated. Look around at the tank fleets of all the major powers and most so-called main battle tanks have been in service since the 1990s—or even the 1980s. ... more »
Supreme Court Says Gerrymandering Fix up to Voters, Not Judges
*John Rennie Short* *Politics, America* [image: Reuters] What comes next? In a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court has ruled that partisan gerrymandering is not unconstitutional. The majority ruled that gerrymandering is outside the scope and power of the federal courts to adjudicate. The issue is a political one, according to the court, not a legal one. “Excessive partisanship in districting leads to results that reasonably seem unjust,” wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in the majority decision. “But the fact that such gerrymandering is incompatible with democratic principles does ... more »
Why Eat Organic and Sustainable Produce?
Originally posted on The High-O-Scope: HANNAH ROBINSON Summer is almost here (finally!) and that means the return of the farmers market and a plethora of fresh, homegrown fruits and veggies. The sun is out and orchards are blooming with delicate flowers and every type of fruit you could imagine. Eating sustainably is something that ideally…
Huawei employees worked with China’s military on AI systems and internet surveillance
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://www.blacklistednews.com/article/73498/huawei-employees-worked-with-chinas-military-on-ai-systems-and-internet.html
Growing cucumbers in your garden or container
STORY AT-A-GLANCE While made up of 90 to 95 percent water, cucumbers still provide a host of valuable nutrients, including vitamins A, B5, C and K, manganese, potassium, magnesium, molybdenum, copper, silica and fiber Technically, cucumbers are a fruit. Three main categories of cucumbers are: slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers and English or gourmet cucumber, a … Continue reading Growing cucumbers in your garden or container →
The Smart Thing Or The Right Thing?
*Bipartisanship by Nancy Ohanian* *-by RedStateBlueWorld* Once again the Powers That Be in the Democratic Party advise doing the *smart thing--* be *cautious--* this time on impeachment. How many times in my 48 years as a member of the party FDR built have I heard that we have to be smart? In five minutes I came up with over 50. Here are five. *•* We can compromise on this Supreme Court nominee, we’ll catch up next time we have the presidency. *•* The DNC consultants and their algorithms are exactly what we need to win. *•* Trump is a pushover, Hilary will bury him; Why worry about... more »
One Day Before the Group of 20 Meetings
[image: President Donald J. Trump disembarks Air Force One, Thursday, June 27, 2019, upon his arrival to Osaka International Airport, to attend the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] Among the important meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting this Friday and Saturday in Osaka, Japan, is that between Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among other subjects, they will discuss increased Japanese participation in China's epoch-making Belt and Road Initiative, a massive infrastructure-build... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Pagode do Cozinha Arrumada (Carioca) – Tonight, the great Cozinha Arrumada take their “roda de samba” to Garagem das Ambulantes, in Carioca, Centro. From 9 PM to 3 […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Esperando o Trem (Bela Vista) – Tonight, group Esperando o Trem takes their lively roda de samba to Espaço Cultural Latino Americano, in Bela Vista. The group celebrates […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Psychologist, Dr. Robert Epstein, Says Big Tech Can ‘Shift Upwards of 15 Million Votes with No One Knowing They Have Been Manipulated’
Epstein estimated that Big Tech could sway 15 million votes because Google and Facebook are unregulated at this time.
Climate Change Pseudoscience
An incontrovertible fact is the existence of atmospheric downwelling infrared radiation that is interpreted to come from CO2. Much intellectual gymnastics are used to use this fact as a feature of the Greenhouse Effect of our atmosphere. It is based … Continue reading →
Global Cocaine Production Is Booming
Click on Image to Enlarge *Yahoo:* *'This is really quite dramatic': Cocaine is booming like never before* A massive surge in cocaine production has flooded markets around the world, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In their latest annual report, UN researchers noted that “estimated global illicit manufacture of cocaine reached an all-time high of 1,976 tons… in 2017, an increase of 25 per cent on the previous year.” Last year, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov said that “drug markets are expanding, with cocaine and opium production hitting ab... more »
Hikvision in top three most favoured A-shares.
6-25-19 *A *new report by NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has now revealed how a mobile app used by these officials helps them collect vast amounts of personal data and prompts them to flag seemingly normal behaviour as suspicious. The app, designed by subsidiaries of a state-owned military contractor called China Electronics Technology Group Corporation according to procurement documents, was accessed by HRW when it became publicly available...Once HRW had access to the app they were able to reverse-engineer it. This process revealed that it is designed to help officials fulfill ... more »
Indonesia eyes trade partnership with Latin America through Argentina
28-Jun-2019 The Indonesian government is seeking better market access to the Latin American region through the establishment of a working group with Argentina, a member state of South American economic bloc Mercosur.
Food Insecurity-Hunger in the United States
The media and members of what is supposed to be the US Congress have a lot to say about poor … Continue reading →
War on Drugs Has Done Far More Harm Than Illegal Drugs, Major Report Finds
By Elias Marat Illegal drugs including cocaine, ecstasy and opiates can potentially be less harmful than tobacco or alcohol yet are seen as dangerous narcotics... more »
Why is Libertarian Political Analysis so Lousy?
Why is political analysis by libertarian scholars so lousy? I think this is because the libertarians tend to take a philosophical approach to politics. They don’t get it that political activism and philosophizing do not mix well in a man’s mind. Good politics is one thing; good philosophy is another. You can either be a philosopher, or a political activist. If you try to orchestrate a forced marriage between politics and philosophy, they will not live happily ever after—they will rip each other apart, and a stage will be reached when there will be neither good politics nor good phil... more »
Are Russians Growing Fatigue Of President Putin?
Vladimir Putin's annual question and answer session. Kremlin.ru Leonid Bershidsky, Moscow Times: *Putin’s Domestic Comeback Isn’t Working* Russian President Vladimir Putin is a man of routine, and one might have been tempted to ignore his 17th annual call-in show with voters as another pointless set piece. This year, however, the context made it more important than most of the previous ones: Putin, who’s trying to return to pedestrian domestic concerns after a long foray into great-power politics, is facing a drop in popularity and Russians’ growing fatigue. He made a valiant attem... more »
Lincoln Lewis catfish appeal set for 2020 as father clashes with media
The father of Lydia Abdelmalek clashes with journalists in Melbourne after a court schedules an appeal against her stalking convictions for October next year, which means she will remain free on bail until then.
Researchers reveal lack of evidence for drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain in children
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-reveal-lack-evidence-drugs-chronic.html
Trump Trolls Again
Ahh…The Dembate, Round 1. How can it best be described ?It was a contest to see who could promise to give away more free stuff — college, health care, abortions for men, housing, living wages, reparations …blah,blah, blah…the usual But the thing most people will remember — and this says a lot about the Democrats’ 2020 chances — is the technical audio glitch where the control room was apparently unable or unwitting enough to turn off the mics of NBC moderators who were off stage. But the best was yet to come. Early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump tweeted a video of the audio ... more »
The Pentagon Can Now ID You By Your Heartbeat With a Laser
By Mac Slavo As if we aren’t being tracked, recorded, and monitored enough, the Pentagon now has a laser that can identify a person by... more »
School tuckshops face closure amid a volunteer drought
With working parents often unable to volunteer their time to school tuckshops, many canteens say they are struggling to operate. Some are switching to a self-service model, or paying staff, while others are appealing to grandparents.
Elderly driver seriously injured in plunge from Adelaide shopping centre car park
A driver ploughs his car through a metal barrier off the first floor of a Westfield shopping centre car park in Adelaide's south, crashing to the ground and landing upside down.
Is football really coming home this time?
England's women are making fans believe that the World Cup might just be coming home, albeit 12 months later than many hoped, as the Lionesses plot a different path to their male counterparts.
Indonesia's top court rejects challenge to Joko Widodo's election victory
Indonesia's Constitutional Court upholds the victory of President Joko Widodo in April's presidential election, dismissing allegations the vote to lead the world's third-biggest democracy was rigged.
Expert links Korea tension before Trump visit to missing Australian Alek Sigley
An expert on North Korea believes missing Perth student Alek Sigley may have been silenced amid heightened tensions in the country in the lead-up to US President Donald Trump's visit.
'Disappointed': Folau, Rugby Australia headed to court as talks break down
Israel Folau says he is "very disappointed" after failing to reach a settlement with Rugby Australia at his Fair Work Commission hearing, paving the way for a protracted Federal Court battle.
Telehealth saves lives and time on the road in NSW
Patients accessing a telehealth chemotherapy service in regional New South Wales say it has prolonged their life.
Farmers harvest cotton in the NT for the first time in 15 years
The successful trial, south of Darwin, comes amid increasing scrutiny on southern drought-plagued cotton regions, with many now looking for other areas to grow the crop.
NSW Deputy Premier attacks Coalition partners over regional spending
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro will today deliver a stinging attack on his Coalition partners, saying that not enough resources are being given to the regions from the sale of state assets.
Morrison's election honeymoon is over and this issue could define his leadership
Scott Morrison was elected on a platform of tax reform but little else and how he handles a distracting debate over religious freedom could set the tone for his leadership, writes Michelle Grattan.
Russia Thinks America's Stealth Fighters Are "Paper Fiction"
*Dave Majumdar* *Technology, Europe* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)] They really don't fear the F-35? *The Russians suggested that they could use alternatives to high-frequency fire control bands (C, X and Ku) to launch a missile at an F-22 or F-35.* Why is the Kremlin investing billions of dollars (rubles) into the *Sukhoi PAK-FA fifth-generation fighter* and *the PAK-DA stealth bomber* if Moscow considers stealth technology to be useless? Recently, in response to a column I wrote, Russian *media* denounced stealth technology as useless—asserting that... more »
The Story of How America's Mach 3 SR-71 Spy Plane Out Ran Missiles
*Dario Leone* *History, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/SR-71_LASRE_cold_test.jpg] Amazing. *"The spikes are full aft now, tucked twenty-six inches deep into the nacelles. With all inlet doors tightly shut, at 3.24 Mach, the J-58s are more like ramjets now, gulping 100,000 cubic feet of air per second. We are a roaring express now, and as we roll through the enemy’s backyard, I hope our speed continues to defeat the missile radars below."* On Apr. 14, 1986, Operation El Dorado Canyon launched air-strikes against Libya in response to Libya’s b... more »
Is Ukraine About To Begin A New Dialogue With Moscow?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky *Adam Lammon, Business Insider:* *Will Ukraine Begin a New Dialogue With Moscow?* Volodymyr Zelensky was elected on a platform of compromise with Russia and public support seems to be firmly on his side, but other problems restricting his political latitude remain. Is there a possibility for a fresh start in Ukraine that would push for a fight against corruption, reforms, and a dialogue with Moscow—all of which polls indicate are backed by the vast majority of voters who supported the candidacy of Volodymyr Zelensky for the presidency? A lunc... more »
5G as a Globalist Tool
By Renee Parsons The recent Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing regarding oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) failed to shed any real... more »
Fullerton, CA restaurant with illnesses reported by crowd-sourcing closed again
Pita Hot, the Fullerton, CA restaurant with illnesses that were identified by the crowd-sourcing site iwaspoisoned.com was closed for a second time on June 25. The Orange County Health Agency reported ongoing foodborne illness as the reason for the second closure. The agency suspended the restaurant’s operating permit. Pita Hot was ordered to cease handling... Continue Reading
Facebook to Identify ‘Hate Speech’ Suspects to French Courts
Facebook has agreed to provide the names of French users who are suspected of using so-called hate speech on its platform to the courts when requested. Before this mandate, Facebook only provided identification information for terrorism or cases of violence.
Does an Image Show Ocasio-Cortez Fake-Crying at a Migrant Camp?
A picture taken in 2018 captured Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, before she was elected to the U.S. House, protesting a migrant-detention camp in Texas.
House Sends Trump $4.6B Border Bill, Yielding to Senate
"A great job done by all!" Trump tweeted from his overseas trip.
Search for Missing Student Turns Up ‘Person of Interest’
Authorities spent about 19 hours searching the man's home.
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