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Sunday morning music
The saxophone isn't usually considered a classical music instrument. It's encountered far more often in jazz, blues and some modern pop music (the latter probably most famously - and allegedly almost by accident - in Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street"). Nevertheless, some composers in the classical tradition have written for the saxophone. Today I thought I'd turn to a US composer who's probably unknown to many of my readers (and was to me, until I moved to this country). I'll let Wikipedia introduce him. Paul Creston (born Giuseppe Guttoveggio; October 10, 1906 – August 24, 1985)... more »
List of List's, Cuts, cuts, cuts....
Ontario Premier Mr Frord has said he is on a mission to 'reduce waste' by any means possible (except by removing himself) and he most certainly is reducing the programs and supports available to us peons that rely upon government to help for everything from health and welfare to education to environmental protection and many more 'essential services', much of which is now apparently deemed 'non essential'. A number of organizations, journalists and individuals have been attempting to document all the cuts to services, departments, organizations and government funding in general that... more »
Small Industries Believe that Brazil is at Serious Economic Risk
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The union representing the micro and small industry (MPI), responsible for 26 percent of Brazil’s industrial Gross Domestic Product (GDP), criticizes the fact that the Bolsonaro government has not yet made any progress that would help its activity, such as lower interest and taxes, reduce […] The post Small Industries Believe that Brazil is at Serious Economic Risk appeared first on The Rio Times.
“…climate science is too primitive to be of any use in making policy.”
“If CO2 were a pollutant, then carbon emissions trading would be a useful solution. But my personal conclusion is that climate science is too primitive to be of any use in making policy. Let it first get its predictions right … Continue reading →
'Shameful and inept': Iran slams European powers, demanding normalisation of economic relations
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As Iran scales back some of its commitments under an Obama-era nuclear pact, Tehran accuses European powers of "shameful" cooperation with Trump.
Missile Defense Fail: New "Super-Accurate Kinetic-Energy Warhead" Just Got Scrapped
*David Axe* *Security, * We explain why. U.S. president Donald Trump in early 2017 promised to reinforce the country’s missile defenses. Trump pledged more money for more and better sensors and missile-interceptors. Two years later, one of the main programs that Trump boosted as part of his “Missile Defeat and Defense Enhancements” push quietly has collapsed. The military has indefinitely deferred Boeing’s Redesigned Kill Vehicle, a super-accurate kinetic-energy warhead designed physically to strike incoming missiles rather than explode near them. "We will … develop a state-of... more »
Fire: The Next Great Terrorist Weapon of Choice?
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] We explore the idea. Palestinian militants launched a barrage of balloons carrying incendiary devices that set alight crop fields and grasslands in southern Israel on May 22. Just one of the devices destroyed 12 acres of wheat in Kibbutz Alumim, about 2 miles southeast of the Gaza Strip. The attack followed reports that Hamas and the Israeli government had reached a six-month cease-fire agreement, in which Hamas had pledged to halt airborne arson attacks using kites and balloons. On May 12, arson heavily damaged the D... more »
Meet the Russian Army's New PL-15 Pistol: Better Than a Glock or Sig Sauer?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Is this better than what the U.S. Army has? The PL-15 is hyped up by Kalashnikov Concern to be one of the best pistols in the world. Said to be light, accurate, and soft-shooting, Kalashnikov Concern plans to start producing the gun in 2019. However, the Russian military has not yet expressed official interest in procuring the gun. But should they? Does the PL-15 represent a large step up from existing sidearms? The short answer is, yes. The Russian military still predominantly uses the 9x18mm Makarov pistol, a single stack design from the 1950s. The P... more »
Meet the CZ75 Gun: One of Europe's Best Guns Can Now Be Yours
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * How does it stack up against the competition? In the late 1970s, Czechoslovakia’s armaments industry released a new pistol that foreshadowed the “Wonder Nine” pistols that would sweep the world a decade later. The Cz75 drew on the country’s long small arms experience to produce a pistol that, had it been released in the West would have become a huge hit in the United States. The ongoing Cold War, however, ensured that the pistol would not reach America until the 1990s, though the pistol and its descendants are still popular today. Czechoslovakia, a s... more »
MMR You Praying on Sunday?
From the Classic Sunday children's show Davey & Goliath: Davey Has the Measles Hello, dear readers. Cat has the day 0ff for not one but two graduations in her family - 8th grade and high school! Cat has five children,... more »
Video footage of the Syrian Army foiling the jihadist offensive in northwestern Hama
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) repelled an attack from Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) militant group in northwest Hama, as Syrian media reported on Saturday. The footage filmed in Tal Meleh shows SAA soldiers firing weapons and clouds of smoke billowing on a frontline. According to reports, HTS militants launched an attack on SAA positions near […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia confirms Iran has not requested to purchase S-400 system
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Russian Deputy Prime Minister confirmed in an interview with Sputnik News on Friday that Iran had not requested to purchase the S-400 system, despite the U.S.-based Bloomberg publication’s claims. “No,” Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told Sputnik on Friday when asked whether Moscow had received any request from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army launches big counter-offensive in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched a major counter-offensive in northwestern Hama this morning after being on the defensive for much of Saturday. Led by the Tiger Forces and their commander Major General Suheil Al-Hassan, the Syrian Arab Army began their counter-offensive this morning by storming the jihadist defenses […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels behead Syrian soldier in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels recently beheaded a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldier that was wounded in an undisclosed area in northwestern Hama. In the video, the jihadist rebels film themselves beheading the soldier, who was still believed to have been alive prior to the gruesome execution. The jihadist rebels have released […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS regaining momentum near Palmyra as fighting rages in northwestern Syria
BERIUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) is regaining its strength near the ancient city of Palmyra, while the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and jihadist rebels trade offensive in northwestern Syria. Speaking to Al-Masdar from Damascus city, a military source stated that the Islamic State has recently stepped up their operations in central […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Bornemark: Det omätbaras renässans
Tänkte skriva ett par rader om en bok, Jonna Bornemarks Det omätbaras renässans, som jag hade nöjet att läsa för ett tag sedan, inspirerad av ett visst intresse för boken från antroposofiskt håll (jag tror rent av att det var något mindre evenemang i Järna). Bokens centrala tes (som jag tolkar den) är att vi … Continue reading Bornemark: Det omätbaras renässans →
Can plant viruses help boost pesticide safety?
Researchers have discovered a particular plant virus that can deliver pesticide molecules deeper below the ground, targeting places normally beyond their reach. This has the benefit of limiting a pesticide’s impact on the natural world. The post Can plant viruses help boost pesticide safety? appeared first on CFACT.
The New York Times Would Like You To Know They Really Are "in no way anti-Trump".
Yes, you read that right. The same day Don Lemon of CNN, the "Dumbest Man in Cable News", proclaimed *he and his network are not Liberal* (i'll pause why you finish laughing.......okay) we have NYT's deputy managing editor Rebecca Blumenstein at the same event tell the renowned media audience gathered at the European globalist* 'Financial Times’ Future of News'* turdapalooza in NYC, that her paper "are in no way anti-Trump.” I guess we should expect nothing but fairness from the paper that published an op-ed titled, “*Maybe Trump Is Not Mentally Ill. Maybe He’s Just a Jerk.*” And ... more »
'We are answerable to history': Thousands protest Hong Kong extradition law changes
Hundreds of thousands of people are on Hong Kong's streets in a final bid to block a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to China to face trial, with police bracing for the biggest march in the city in 15 years.
Lance Franklin fires as Swans take down Eagles
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A five-goal haul from Lance Franklin helps an undermanned Sydney record its most-impressive win of the season, a 45-point victory over West Coast at the SCG.
New Blogs June 2019
I can't remember the last time there were this many blogs to share. Perhaps because I've started lumping in new podcasts as well. Whatever. Here are new and newish interventions in "the discourse" from the left to have made themselves known. 1. Change We Must, Observations from the Left (Twitter) 2. Crypto Notes (Twitter) 3. Jo Grady for UCU General Secretary (Twitter) 4. Off The Fence Podcast (Twitter) 5. Podaganda (Twitter) 6. We Don't Talk About the Weather (Twitter) If you know of any new(ish) blogs and podcasts that haven't featured before then drop me a line via the commen... more »
Sunday Sermonette
*Pride* Some say that pride itself is a sin. It goes before destruction. Make of that what you will, but June is pride month. What does that mean to you individually? From a practical standpoint, you're only allowed to be proud of politically correct things. That being the case, I don't think that I have much to celebrate. The joke going around is that Pride is the Queen of Vices; and apparently Vice is the Pride of Queens. It is a clever marketing ploy by progressives to tell gullible people to be proud rather than ashamed of their various and sundry sexual malfunctions, mental di... more »
Police initiate major search for backpacker missing in Byron Bay
A land, sea and air search is underway around the Byron Bay area nine days after Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez went missing after a night out at a local bar.
Oysters, Palazzo Versace hotel stay and $75,000 trip to UK under fire in SA Parliament
The Premier questions Tom Koutsantonis's "extraordinarily expensive trip" overseas in 2017 after coming under fire over taxpayer-funded stay at a luxury Gold Coast hotel.
'Horrible': Childcare centre staff reeling after chickens stolen and set on fire
ACT police are investigating after three chickens are stolen from a south Canberra childcare centre and set on fire.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 8th June 2019
TonyfromOz at Six Things To Know About The Hyde Amendment – PA Pundits – International - 19 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
NY Times’ Strange New Respect For Cops: Noor Conviction ‘Seen By Some As…Double Standard’
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By Clay Waters ~ When The New York Times‘s hostility to police collides with the unyielding demands of solidarity and multiculturism, we get upside-down reporting like the kind that appeared in Saturday’s New York Times, when reporters Matt Furber and Mitch Smith question the harsh sentencing of a former police officer, Somali-American Mohammed Noor, found guilty […]
Florist to SCOTUS: Forget Me Not
PA Pundits - International at Six Things To Know About The Hyde Amendment – PA Pundits – International - 19 hours ago
Plus one other article: Wisc. Science Teacher Experiments with Gender ~ Tony Perkins ~ It was shaping up to be a great week. Barronelle Stutzman just got the news that she’d won the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Florist in the Tri-City Herald. But the prize she really wanted was something people couldn’t vote on: her […]
Will Trump Be Impeached? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About the Process
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By Hans von Spakovsky ~ To impeach, or not to impeach? That is the question House Democrats are ferociously debating among themselves as they try to figure out the best way to attack President Donald Trump. But what exactly is impeachment? And how hard would it be to impeach the president and actually remove him from office? […]
Yes, I Can Make My Very Own Bullets (But It's Not Easy)
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Here is how it all works. Longtime readers probably won’t find it shocking that I enjoy firing guns. Of the weapons I’ve fired, the World War II-era Thompson submachine gun is my favorite. Not the Tommy, with its large barrel and gangster connotations, but the M1A1 with its long magazine and .45 ACP rounds. Firing the gun felt great, but there are deeper joys to guns and gun-ownership. Like any other hobby, there’s a lot going on below the surface of gun ownership. Anyone can go out and buy a rifle and hit the range now and again, but it takes dedica... more »
Here Is 1 Big Way Trump Can Boost the Economy: We Need More Aviation Workers
*John Cicchitti* *Society, * With air travel expected to double, the administration must help the aviation industry prosper. In February, some forty aerospace industry associations sent a letter to the Secretary of Transportation and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. This letter warned that “the U.S. aviation industry is facing a technician and pilot shortage that threatens to undermine the growth and competitiveness of one of the most important sectors of our economy - one that generates more than seven percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, contributes ... more »
Living In The Real World – And Really Living
If we want to pray, then we will have to live as though we are praying. We cannot live in the abstract and suddenly attend to the real. We cannot “care” and then turn to love. “To live” is an active verb. The passions of mass experience are something else.
5 Shooting Essentials - What To Bring on Range Day
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * These are a must. If you are relatively new to serious shooting, and a friend has invited you down to the range to fire off a few rounds, you may be a little confused as to what you need to bring. Fear not – I’m here to take you through the essentials that you need to take. Before I start, however, I know that I’m going to get a lot of angry emails from experienced shooters who claim that you are going to need a lot more than the items below. Of course, as you get more experienced on the range, you are going to develop habits, and find items that y... more »
You Can't Beat It: The Army Uses This Powerful Rifle To Win Wars and Slay Enemies
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Meet the classic M4. *The M4 still has its critics, including a retired major general, who have derided this descendant of the M16 as inadequate for modern ground forces. They point to the direct impingement gas operating system, which siphons off hot gases from burning gunpowder to chamber the next round, as guilty of fouling the inside of the rifle, increasing the likelihood of jams. They also deride the 5.56-millimeter round as having insufficient stopping power and believe the M4’s barrel is not thick enough to avoid overheating in sustained fire... more »
Revolver-Shotgun: The Powerhouse Gun You Never Heard Of
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Yes, this is a thing. Really. *The Governor is a double action/single action revolver. Under normal circumstances, it can be cocked and fired with a single long, fairly heavy pull of the trigger—a so-called double action operating system. However, cocking the exposed hammer rearward reduces both the trigger pull and trigger travel distance, making the gun easier to fire and more accurate than when fired in double action mode. The Governor’s unique frame, long to accommodate 2.5-inch shotshells, is called a z-frame under Smith and Wesson’s naming conv... more »
No F-35s: The Navy's New Aircraft Carriers Has a Long List Of Big Problems
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Can they be fixed? On May 30, a gigantic crane deposited the 588-ton bridge/island superstructure onto the deck of CVN-79 *John F. Kennedy, *the United States’ second *Gerald R. Ford-*class carrier. The 337-meters long behemoth is scheduled to launch from a shipyard in Newport News, Virginia this August, while lead ship CVN-78 *Gerald Ford* will embark on sea trials this October. The *Ford*-class is meant to improve on the U.S. Navy’s current workhorse *Nimitz*-class supercarriers by incorporating new technologies designed to increase sortie gene... more »
SAARC has problems, BIMSTEC full of energy, says Jaishankar
bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
09-Jun-2019 Newly appointed external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday rued the fact that South Asia is among the least inter-connected regions in the world, but efforts are being made to make the region more integrated. Referring to BIMSTEC, which connects South Asia with Southeast Asia, Jaishankar said that India has strong synergy with other BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) states.
Policy of deepening European Union-Eurasian Economic Union is promising, says Armenia
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09-Jun-2019 Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan finds the policy of deepening cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union to be promising.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Usually on a Sunday, I post one of my Republican Jesus "Sunday Thoughts" posts, but, this week will be an exception. This past week has runneth over with so much Trump madness that posting about the insanity and hypocrisy of Republican Jesus and his sicko followers will just have to be pushed aside. There are other more pressing topics. For instance, the korporate media hacks groveling and congratulating President Head Case because he was able get through his D-Day ceremony speech. It's not surprising that the hearts of the korporate media hacks were all a flutter. After... more »
Italy Considers Alternative Currency
Italy is debating whether to create a new domestic currency to help pay its debts and ultimately allow them to leave the Euro. The post Italy Considers Alternative Currency appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Wild weather erodes Perth beaches — and the worst may be yet to come
More wild weather is on the way for WA's South West, including destructive winds of up to 100kph and possible hail, after a weekend of heavy rain saw coastal erosion and beaches closed.
'What does it take?': Juvenile justice officers walk off job after string of violent attacks
After two serious assaults in the past two days, one in which an officer was punched eight times by an offender, staff from most NSW juvenile justice centres stop work to demand action for their safety.
Sydney Swans take down West Coast Eagles
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The Swans outclass the Eagles to the tune of 45 points at the SCG, as the visitors stumble in their AFL premiership defence.
“Yo, el Supremo”; or “The Toffoli Factor”: a Cautionary Tale From Brazil
Opinion, by Michael Royster SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – In 1974, Paraguayan author Augusto Roa Bastos published a novel, whose title in English was “I, the Supreme”. The book’s central character, a 19th century dictator, refers to himself as “El Supremo”, and believes himself to be above all power and history: “I don’t write history. I […] The post “Yo, el Supremo”; or “The Toffoli Factor”: a Cautionary Tale From Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
What is Rape Under Brazilian Law?
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rape is provided for in article 213 of the Brazilian Penal Code and is a criminal offense characterized by the act of forcing a person to have sex or another lewd act, by means of violence or severe threat. This had changed since 2009 when indecent assault […] The post What is Rape Under Brazilian Law? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Extinct Blue Macaws to Return to Brazil After Agreement With Germany
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the week commemorating World Environment Day, fifty blue macaws — a species extinct in nature — were granted a permit to “come home”. Originally from the Brazilian dry forest — the Caatinga — the birds are in legalized captivity in Germany. On Friday, June 7th, the […] The post Extinct Blue Macaws to Return to Brazil After Agreement With Germany appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police Find US$180,000 in House of Former Tax Inspector
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Civil police found, on Friday, June 7th, a bunker hidden behind a fake cabinet in the house of Marcos Vinícius Vannucchi, a former inspector of the São Paulo Treasury Office. He was detained in Itatiba, in the interior of the state. His ex-wife, who owns the property, was […] The post Police Find US$180,000 in House of Former Tax Inspector appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil to Reduce Car Exports to Argentina in 2019 by 240,000
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Faced with the crisis in Argentina, Brazil should stop exporting 240,000 vehicles to the country in 2019, according to Anfavea, the manufacturers’ association. Argentina is the largest consumer of the Brazilian motor industry, representing 7.6 percent of Anfavea’s 3.14 million vehicle production forecast for the year, in […] The post Brazil to Reduce Car Exports to Argentina in 2019 by 240,000 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Exploring Rio de Janeiro Through one of its Many Walking Tours
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – There are countless ways to experience the multitudes of a city as breathtakingly diverse as Rio de Janeiro. Some people take a boat tour of Guanabara Bay, go hiking up Dois Irmãos, or even hang glide over São Conrado. However, for those wanting to immerse […] The post Exploring Rio de Janeiro Through one of its Many Walking Tours appeared first on The Rio Times.
Agents Find Freezer “Stuffed” With 84 Cell Phones in Penitentiary
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A freezer “stuffed” with 84 cell phones was detected by agents in the Central Penitentiary of the State (PCE), in Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso, on Thursday, June 6th. According to the Union of Penitentiary Workers of the State of Mato Grosso (Sindspen-MT), the equipment was delivered […] The post Agents Find Freezer “Stuffed” With 84 Cell Phones in Penitentiary appeared first on The Rio Times.
Identity, Beliefs, and Political Conflict
By Nicola Gennaioli, Full Professor of Finance, Bocconi University, IGIER and CEPR, and Guido Tabellini, Professor of Economics at Bocconi University and CEPR Research Fellow. Originally published at VoxEU. In the last few decades, the political systems of advanced democracies have witnessed momentous changes. Nationalism and populism have gained support almost everywhere, often at the […]
Devin Nunes Discusses Next Week’s House Impeachment Hearings…
HPSCI ranking member Devin Nunes appears on Fox News with Judge Jeanine Pirro to discuss ongoing political issues. During the interview Representative Nunes outlines the House hearings scheduled for next week. The framework and purpose of this upcoming week is … Continue reading →
Pentecost Sunday
ACTS 2:1-11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. … Continue reading →
Letter From The Editor: It’s Only a Matter of Time
Opinion Crop reports and economic forecasts for agricultural commodities have long been the work products of USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and its National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Those are the USDA research units that Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue wants to move out of the District of Columbia capital region. Perdue is... Continue Reading
Most Europeans react to food risk information
Two thirds of Europeans have changed their consumption behavior as a result of information about a food risk, according to a survey. A Eurobarometer survey by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), published on the first World Food Safety Day, found 66 percent of people had changed eating patterns based on information they had heard... Continue Reading
NSW region set for RoundUp aerial spraying
Preparations are underway for helicopter spraying of the chemical RoundUp around Port Kembla in New South Wales, just days after a Melbourne man launched Australia's first lawsuit seeking to blame the weedkiller for his cancer. The campaign is part of "effective weed management" in the Wollongong region.
Summer Reading: 2 Academic Military History Reading Lists Worth Checking Out
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * These are the books military wonks must read. The University of Southern Mississippi offers an odd list of 40 books with which every graduate student in military history should be familiar. How many have you read? I was surprised at how few. Some of the books listed here aren’t even the best on their given subject. And then there are books that are responses to books that aren’t listed. But to each his or her own. By contrast, this list, from the University of North Carolina, is much more coherent. A really good summary of what anyone studying mili... more »
Meet the 72 Law Rocket Launcher: It Was a Terror During the Vietnam War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson - This Image was released by the United States Marine Corps with the ID 110913-M-EK802-018 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licen] The story of a truly deadly weapon. Among the most effective and feared weapons of the communist North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong insurgency during the Vietnam War was the rocket-propelled grenade, commonly known as the RPG. These were simple weapons originally designed a... more »
Crater Of Death: Union Soldiers Tried to Tunnel Beneath Confederate Defenses (It Backfired)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Daderot - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72958708] Here is what happened. It was just after 3 am on Saturday, July 30, 1864. A month of relative quiet along a two-mile stretch of Union and Confederate trench lines immediately east of Petersburg, Virginia, was about to come to an explosive end. In the aftermath of several earlier Federal attacks on the strategically vital city in mid-June, a portion of Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s IX Corps picket line lay only 400 feet from Elliot’s Salient, ... more »
Meetups This Week! Hope to See You in Cleveland This Wed or in Chicago This Thursday
If you live nearby, hope to see you in Clevaland or Chicago later this week for some enjoyable and energetic discussions.
June 9th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #871
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 9th – 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 →
First Living Medal of Honor Recipient From Iraq War Announced
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia. (Screenshot via DVIDs) *Military.com:* *Fallujah Vet Will Be First Living Medal of Honor Recipient from Iraq War* A former Army staff sergeant who took on enemy fighters at close range, first with an M249 light machine gun and then with a knife, will be the first living veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom to receive the Medal of Honor, Military.com has learned. David S. Bellavia, 43, of Batavia, New York, will have his Silver Star upgraded to the highest military award for valor in a June 25 ceremony at the White House, a source close to Bellavia confirme... more »
"Apes Flying Planes"
*"Apes Flying Planes"* by The Zman "Imagine that archaeologists, digging around in the jungles somewhere, stumbled upon what they think are the remains of ancient buildings. Upon closer examination they learn that it is very old, but has technology that is advanced, more advanced than the most advanced technology of today. This is the sort of premise that makes for a good science fiction story or even a mediocre sci-fi series. The next step in the plot is a drama between the characters over what to do with the newly discovered alien technology. In real life, there would be an endle... more »
Venetians protest against cruise ships entering their city's lagoon after crash
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While 25 million tourists come to Venice a year, the dwindling population of locals are increasingly fed up with the impacts of over-tourism, including the environmental impacts of cruise ships.
Panthers score upset win over Roosters, Titans tame Broncos
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The Panthers cause a boilover against the Roosters to make it three wins in a row, after the Titans spring an upset against the Broncos in their Queensland derby.
UN 'concerns' over dam proposal puts Blue Mountains World Heritage status on notice
A UN report used to assess the status of World Heritage properties raises concerns over the proposed raising of the Warragamba Dam, as hundreds turn out to protest in Sydney today.
Family 'struggling' after 23yo killed when ultralight flown by uncle crashes
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Relatives are mourning the death of a 23-year-old Melbourne woman who died on Saturday when an ultralight flown by her uncle crashed into the waters of Lake Eildon in central Victoria.
Live: Matildas lead Italy at half-time thanks to Sam Kerr strike
The Matildas get their World Cup campaign underway with a potentially tricky tie against Italy. Follow all the action in our live blog.
This Is Why Military Spending Is Soaring In The Asia-Pacific Region
Kelvin Wong, a defense analyst for Jane's, poses in front of an attack helicopter during training for the Singapore Armed Forces in Queensland, Australia. (Singaporean Ministry of Defense) *David Pierson, L.A. Times:* *Military spending is soaring in the Asia-Pacific region. Here’s why* *The Asia-Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing markets for arms dealers.* Economic growth, territorial disputes and long-sought military modernizations there propelled a 52% increase in defense spending over the last decade to $392 billion in 2018, according to the Stockholm International ... more »
We Have A Crooked Attorney General Running The Justice Department-- But Don't Just Take My Word For It
As you can see above on the first tweet of a long online storm, Justin Amash (R-MI) admits he fell for Barr's bullshit *before* he read the Mueller report himself. Here's the rest of what Amash had to say, which is important to get out there, primarily because many of the people who actually believe what they hear from Trump, from Fox News and from Hate Talk Radio have also been deceived: Mueller’s report describes acts of obstruction by President Trump, and it clearly says Mueller chose not to decide whether Trump had committed a crime because Mueller was prohibited from actuall... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 9, 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. FESTIVAL: Lily Allen and Duda Beat (Barra Funda) – This Sunday, Memorial da América Latina hosts the Cultura Inglesa Festival, with Brazilian and international attractions. The most expected artist in […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 9, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 9, 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: Ana Bispo @ A Garagem (Centro) – Come see top samba star Ana Bispo singing the best of the Brazilian songbook at one of central Rio’s liveliest and most […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 9, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
GHCN v3.3 vs v4 Baseline End 2015
Checking the sensitivity of anomaly comparison of GHCN v3.3 to v4 with the same vs different duration of data. Continue reading →
China's No Strings Attached To Its Arms Sales Is Finding Customers Worldwide
Chinese and Thai marines take part in the opening ceremony for a joint military exercise in Sattahip Naval Base, Chon Buri province, Thailand, on May 21, 2016. Thai and Chinese marine corps held an opening ceremony for a joint military exercise codenamed Blue Strike 2016 here on Saturday. (Xinhua/Li Mangmang) *Ian Storey, SCMP:* *Chinese arms: cheaper than US, no strings attached. Thailand is sold* * Beijing has filled a void in Thailand’s arms imports since Washington scaled back cooperation after the country’s 2014 military coup * But the United States remains Bangkok’s most impo... more »
CNN Iowa Poll: Creepy 24%, Crazy 16%, Dopey 14%, Spank Me 7%, and How 15%…
Making the assumption that Iowa voters are the most engaged current Democrats; and considering that all candidates have spent the most time there so far; it’s worth taking a look at how Iowa Democrat voters are aligning with their field … Continue reading →
Radicalisation of US journalists by fringe activists-Australia too?
by Alex Bruce US correspondent Tim Pool has an excellent podcast on YouTube and he’s found a new niche as a Left-of-Center journalist who’s appalled at the unhinged radicalization of the Left in the US. Lately, he’s been reporting on how journalism has been invaded and killed by what he calls “fringe activists” and that […]
MSM Mourns Death Of CIA-Backed Syrian Al-Qaeda/ISIS Ally
On Wednesday the alternative media outlet Southfront published an article titled “New Video Throws Light On Jaysh Al-Izza High-Tolerance To Al-Qaeda Ideology” about newly discovered footage showing the leader of a “rebel” faction in Syria cozying up with a militant who was wearing a badge of the […]
How Flamethrowers Have Been Killing Soldiers for Centuries
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Unknown - Codex Skylitzes Matritensis, Bibliteca Nacional de Madrid, Vitr. 26-2, Bild-Nr. 77, f 34 v. b. (taken from Pászthory, p. 31), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=302463] One weapon that simply won't go away. Perhaps the most primal and profound fear of men and animals alike is the fear of fire. With that in mind, fire has been a mainstay of combat for thousands of years, from burning arrows to scalding cauldrons of oil. However, it was not until 1913 that a German inventor named Richard Fi... more »
Cameroon's War Againts It's Snglish Minority Continues To Rage
*Reuters:* *As violence rages, Cameroon government in denial, HRW says* PARIS (Reuters) - Prospects for talks between authorities and separatist movements to end escalating violence in Cameroon’s English-speaking region are slim, a senior human rights official said on Friday, dismissing assertions by both sides to be open to dialogue. A separatist insurgency broke out in 2017 following a government crackdown on peaceful protests in the English-speaking Northwest and Southwest, which complain of being marginalized by the French-speaking majority. Prime Minister Joseph Ngute has sai... more »
Sudan's Opposition Leaders Are Arrested After Ethiopia mediation effort
*Al Jazeera:* *Sudan arrests opposition leaders after Ethiopia mediation effort* Protest leaders Mohamed Esmat and Ismail Jalab arrested shortly after meeting mediator, Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed. Sudanese security forces have arrested two opposition leaders shortly after they met with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during reconciliation talks in Sudan's capital, Khartoum. Abiy, who has emerged as a key regional leader, met representatives of both sides on Friday in a bid to revive talks between Sudan's ruling generals and protest leaders after the military launched a brutal ... more »
'I needed to step away': How Ash Barty's cricket stint delivered a tennis major
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Ash Barty says she never would have been in a position to win the French Open had she not walked away from tennis five years ago to take up cricket.
These Children Want To Know Why Their Fathers Never Talked Of The War
*New York Times: **Their Fathers Never Spoke of the War. Their Children Want to Know Why.* NEW ORLEANS — All his life, Joseph Griesser hungered to hear the story of his father’s Army service in World War II. What he had were vague outlines: that Lt. Frank Griesser had splashed onto Omaha Beach on D-Day; that his lifelong pronounced limp had come from an artillery blast. But the details? They remained largely unspoken until the day his father died in 1999, leaving Mr. Griesser wishing he knew more. “He never talked about it; I just knew he was injured in the war,” said Mr. Griesse... more »
Back to you Barrie for the last time as Cassidy presents final Insiders program
Politicians, panellists and the public pay tribute to Barrie Cassidy as he signs off from Insiders, the program he started and has steered for 18 years.
'We need to pass it on': Indigenous students learn their traditional languages, but could all schoolchildren?
One young Indigenous leader says a national school curriculum on Indigenous languages would be almost impossible to roll out.
Australia falls short of India as record run chase fails to ignite
India delivers Australia its first loss at the 2019 Cricket World Cup, completing a 36-run win at the Oval as the Aussies failed to complete what would have been a record World Cup run chase.
Dylan Alcott wins French Open quad wheelchair title
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It's been a BIG night for Australian tennis in Paris, with Dylan Alcott adding the French Open quad wheelchair crown to his growing list of major titles.
The secret to running a half-marathon every day (and other fitness goals)
Inspired by a man he never met, Matt Daniels ran a half-marathon every day for 18 months. He shares his advice on how to stay motivated to reach your fitness goals and not end up back on the couch.
'Like having no air': Speakers of once-forbidden languages find common ground in remote NT
Taiwanese musician Sang Mei-Chaun grew up worlds away from the remote Northern Territory but quickly found common ground with its people.
Cocaine, opium and a 'cannabis lassi': British PM candidates rush to admit past drug use
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Britain's environment secretary acknowledged using cocaine on "several occasions" two decades ago, the latest politician hoping to become prime minister to reveal past drug use to circumvent negative headlines during what is expected to be a heated contest.
Mexico’s Agreement to Curb Immigration to Avert Tariffs Is A Win for Trump — and America
[image: mexico-s-agreement-to-curb-immigration-to-avert-tariffs-is-a-win-for-trump-and-america] Despite what those who worship at its altar, there are some things more important than free trade — like American national sovereignty.
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