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The Queen Can Still Plant A Tree At 93
The Queen gave her handbag to someone and picked up a shovel to plant a tree *BBC:* *Queen in Cambridge: 'Still capable of planting a tree' at 93* The Queen has told onlookers she is "still perfectly capable of planting a tree" at the age of 93. Her Majesty made the comment during a visit to the National Institute of Agricultural Botany in Cambridge. She surprised people at the institute by taking a shovel and digging into the earth as she planted a tree. While in the city she also had lunch at Queens' College and officially opened the new site of Royal Papworth Hospital. The r... more »
International Updates
*Hong Kong* Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that the extradition bill is dead. In a press conference on Tuesday, 9 July, Ms. Lam said the government's work on the bill had been a "total failure". "So I reiterate here, there is no such plan. The bill is dead." Except that it may not be. *The BBC* and other news services wrote that she did not use the appropriate legal terminology to signify that the bill had been withdrawn. Her language did not provide that assurances that the protestors demanded and the bill remains on the legislative agenda through 2020. While it... more »
The Great Barrier Reef adapts to ecosystem changes
“The Great Barrier Reef spans 2,000 kilometers and five degrees Celsius from 27 to 32°C and we’re still finding reefs we didn’t even know about. The pH swings on a daily basis, and fish do better when it does. One … Continue reading →
Whoops: India's Navy Left Nearly Sunk Its Own $3 Billion Nuclear Submarine
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Asia* [image: Reuters] Really? *Call it a lesson learned for the Indian navy, which managed to put the country’s first nuclear-missile submarine, the $2.9 billion INS Arihant, out of commission in the most boneheaded way possible.* The modern submarine is not a simple machine. A loss of propulsion, unexpected flooding, or trouble with reactors or weapons can doom a sub crew to a watery grave. Also, it’s a good idea to, like, close the hatches before you dive. *(This article originally appeared at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on Twitter. ... more »
Study This Video: America's B-2 Bombers Just Blew Up an Enemy's Runway
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: By Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III - commons file, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65006961] It's gone. *The GBU-31 is a 2,000-pound bomb, with the smaller GBU-38 packing a 500-pound warhead. * The B-2 Spirit is perhaps the most expensive bomber ever built, costing over $1 billion per aircraft (when all the R&D costs are factored in). For that money, though, there is a lot of capability this plane brings. For instance, the B-2 is capable of dropping precision-guided weapons, namely the Joint Direct Attack M... more »
F-14 Tomcat to the U.S. Navy: Do You Miss Me Yet?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Americas* [image: By Camera Operator: SSGT MICHAEL D. GADDIS, USAF - ID:DF-SD-03-06180 / Service Depicted: Navy / 011107-F-5795G-006 / Operation / Series: ENDURING FREEDOM, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3318454] Carrier problems abound without it. *“Another type of new aircraft required is an air superiority fighter,” states a recent Hudson Institute report titled Sharpening the Spear: The Carrier, the Joint Force, and High-End Conflict, which is written by The National Interest contributors Seth Cropsey, Bryan McGrath ... more »
Trump sells 'tremendous amounts' of military weapons, Boeing planes to regional pariah Qatar
Donald Trump uses a star-studded state dinner to confirm he and the Qatari emir have been "friends for a long time", but the gulf nation is regarded as a terrorist pariah among its Arab neighbours.
Gideon Levy: ‘Corbyn is Victim of Systematic Campaign’
*MEM* | “He is portrayed in Israel as Hitler’s deputy, not much less than this, as an anti-Semite, you name it.”
U.S. Looking For Allies To Join A Military Coalition For Patrols Off Iran And Yemen
*Reuters: **U.S. wants military coalition to safeguard waters off Iran, Yemen* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes to enlist allies over the next two weeks or so in a military coalition to safeguard strategic waters off Iran and Yemen, where Washington blames Iran and Iran-aligned fighters for attacks, the top U.S. general said on Tuesday. Under the plan, which has only been finalized in recent days, the United States would provide command ships and lead surveillance efforts for the military coalition. Allies would patrol waters near those U.S. command ships and escort... more »
Brazilian Government Monitors Legislators Voting Against Welfare, May Cut Pledged Funds
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The administration will cut funds for additional amendments from deputies who vowed to vote in favor of the Social Welfare reform, but who ultimately betray the commitment. The monitoring of votes is being conducted by Joice Hasselmann (PSL-SP), the leader of the government in the Federal Congress. Joice has said […] The post Brazilian Government Monitors Legislators Voting Against Welfare, May Cut Pledged Funds appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uniformed Children Carry Replica Guns at Commemorative July 9th Parade in São Paulo
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Children in uniform carrying replica guns took part in the parade to commemorate the 87th anniversary of the beginning of the Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932, held on Tuesday, July 9th, in the Ibirapuera Park area of the São Paulo south zone. The police public relations team, when asked about this, reassured […] The post Uniformed Children Carry Replica Guns at Commemorative July 9th Parade in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Solar Eclipse Photo Taken by Brazilian is NASA’s “Picture of the Day”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The recording of the total eclipse of the sun in 2019, made by Brazilian Leonardo Caldas, was chosen on Tuesday, July 9th, by NASA for its Astronomy Picture of the Day (Apod) website, which daily publishes a new photograph of astronomy phenomena observed by photographers from around the world. The […] The post Solar Eclipse Photo Taken by Brazilian is NASA’s “Picture of the Day” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Jeffrey Epstein Arrested
One thing I got very wrong about Jeffrey Epstein is I saw no hint of Satanism in the child abuse. Then QAnon informed us about the temple on top of his island and my heart sank. Epstein's... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Pension age should be lifted and family home means tested, economist says
The Federal Government is coming under pressure to make changes to the age pension, as a growing number of baby boomers are expected to leave the workforce over the next decade.
Uluru inundated with human waste as tourists flock to the rock ahead of its closure
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park's overflow campground, nearby roadhouses, and the resort at Yulara are at capacity as tourists flood the area to climb the rock before its permanent closure in October, reportedly forcing tourists to camp illegally on the side of the road.
Internet provider Dodo to refund customers hit with excess data charges
The company will refund up to $360,000 to about 16,000 customers after the ACCC found some on NBN broadband plans advertised as "perfect for streaming" were hit with excess data charges for modest streaming usage.
Staff post their own notice after pro-life ad appears on pub's roof
Hobart's Republic Bar puts up its own notice assuring patrons the business is "pro-choice" and does "not control women's bodies" after a pro-life ad appears on a billboard on its roof.
Cheap migrant worker cut-off slips as regional push brings further discounts for employers
To encourage more migrants to work in regions, the Government is relaxing long-held restrictions on temporary workers.
Tax cuts won't deliver much economic boost, warns NAB
National Australia Bank says the economic boost from the Government's tax cuts is likely to be very small, and more infrastructure spending is urgently required.
Billy Bragg joins fight to save Thebarton Theatre, but is it really under threat?
Musician Billy Bragg has joined the fight to save Adelaide's Thebarton Theatre, with fears growing that the "iconic venue" will be demolished. But there are still questions around whether those fears are founded, writes Casey Briggs.
Brazil court convicts miner Vale for damages caused by deadly dam rupture
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Mining company Vale SA is convicted for the damages caused by the rupture of a tailings dam filled with waste that fatally buried residents, workers and huge swathes of the environment in red-brown sludge.
Nicki Minaj has narrowly avoided being 'cancelled' — so who's next?
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Welcome to the world of famous musicians, human rights abuses and cultural boycotts, where everyone is very sorry for endorsing dictatorships but weirdly only after they've been accused of taking blood money, writes Jack Gow.
Cambodia Warns of Foreign Regime Change "At Any Cost"
*July 10, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - US and European-driven regime change efforts persist even in Asia where socioeconomic progress and stability have been on the rise. So persistent are these efforts that regional leaders have openly warned about them recently. Reuters in its July 4th article, "Cambodian PM says those seeking 'regime change' risk return to war," would claim: *Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose government is accused of suppressing human rights, said on Thursday that foreigners were risking returning his country to war through what he called stirring up turm... more »
Cambodia Warns of Foreign Regime Change "At Any Cost"
*July 10, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - US and European-driven regime change efforts persist even in Asia where socioeconomic progress and stability have been on the rise. So persistent are these efforts that regional leaders have openly warned about them recently. Reuters in its July 4th article, "Cambodian PM says those seeking 'regime change' risk return to war," would claim: *Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose government is accused of suppressing human rights, said on Thursday that foreigners were risking returning his country to war through what he called stirring up turm... more »
UK hosts press freedom summit while fighting for right to spy on media
Bureau fights government in European Court of Human Rights over GCHQ spying on press
Documentary Preview: ‘MH17 – 5 Years On’
*Bonanza Media* | TA sneak peak at the first real documentary challenge to the official NATO narrative.
Iran Minister Warns That US Bases Are ‘Within Range’ of Their Missiles
*AMN* | "Our missiles will target U.S. bases in neighboring Arab countries in the event of any attack on our country."
Lendman: ‘Israel Redefines Chutzpah’
*Stephen Lendman* | Resisting tyranny is a universal right, but for Palestinians, resisting Israel’s repressive boot is the only path to liberation.
Qanon WAR
I have already posted in the past that a real WAR is underway under deep cover. Bits of it has been popping up, and we have also tracked what are apparent cover narratives. What is blowing open now is the whole pedophile component with the public take down of Epstein. Over 5,000 arrests have so far occurred under Trump and the velocity is about to skyrocket ten fold.. I personally suspect that the entire conflict is been led on the patriots side by one general Michael Flynn and his problems are just one more cover story, right up there with the Mueller Investigation. thi... more »
Scientists baffled as Antarctic ice hits record low, wiping out three decades of ‘gains’
For the entirety of the thirty year promotion of the thirty year long Climate Warming Political Hoax, the Antarctic sea ice cover has been steadily increasing. It was literally thumbing its nose at all the promoters. It actually was the one single real time fact that put the lie to the hoax. Now it all turns around and in a mere one year cycle, crashes and burns to a low previously not seen, and no one knows what just happened. Certainly what just happened is not supportive of the hoax at all as that calls for slow gradual change in the right direction. What i do want to say... more »
Discovered: A new property of light
A bundle of 2D ribbons form a photon. That construct has a 3D expression and that expression must show the expected elements of a 3D object. Now we see something called self torque. It is all part and the same. Most important is that we are mastering the empirical science of photons. All good. *Discovered: A new property of light* *by Staff Writers* * http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Discovered_A_new_property_of_light_999.html* *Researchers have discovered that light can possess a new property, self-torque. This discovery could open up exciting possibilities in light-r... more »
Affordable Housing: Meet Amazon's $18,000 "Lillevilla" House with Free Shipping
what we are seeing is the evolution of the truly independent cabin, allowing settlement anywhere. Much is made over what is missing such as a power hookup, or actual foundations or plumbing, but all those also call for reengineering as well. A cabin such as this can be easily set up on a simple steel post and beam frame with easily extendable support legs able to hold the whole thing on any compact uneven surface. Thus moving the cabin is easy in itself as you merely take the foundation frame with you and it will not be a problem because the cabin itself is small enough to be ... more »
The European Union Approves The Nomination Of Four Senior Civil Servants
Since the European Union has become a super-national structure by the force of Treaties, how can the member-States choose the senior civil servants who are to give them orders? In fact, they are not doing so, but are settling for accepting the choice of NATO, as presented by Germany and France.
Are U.S. And Iranian Officials Meeting Secretly?
IRAN AND Iraqi flags held aloft by a woman.. (photo credit: REUTERS) *Jerusalem Post: **Secret meetings between U.S., Iran officials in Iraq - report* The Iranian delegation included two officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iraj Masjedi, Iran's special envoy to Iraq. Secret meetings between United States officials and Iranian representatives were conducted in a hotel in Erbil, Iraq, i24News reported Tuesday evening. The Iranian representatives are led by Hassan Khomenei, the grandson of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Kh... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Right out in plain sight. Submitted for your consideration, with minimal comment: A younger Trumpanzee with a younger Ivanka, creepily posing with a sculpture of two copulating parrots.
Martin Wolf v. Trumponomics Whiffs Due to Fealty to Orthodoxy
The Financial Times' Martin Wolf has a go at Donald Trump, but manages to score an own goal as far as his profession is concerned.
R.I.P. Rip
My Favorite Actor of All Time Is Gone Rip Torn 1931-2019
Video: Was Jesus a Socialist?
If socialism is nothing more than being kind to other people, then you might think the answer is yes. ~ Media Editors ~ Was Jesus a socialist? Well, if socialism is nothing more than being kind to other people, then you might think the answer is yes. But you can be […]
Greg Hunter, "Dollar Will Be Sliced in Half"
*"Dollar Will Be Sliced in Half"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Near the beginning of this year, legendary investor Jim Sinclair and his business partner Bill Holter said the reset would start in June. Is the recent jump in gold prices confirming this? Sinclair says yes and predicts a two-tier reset in the next few years. The first will be a devaluing of the dollar. Sinclair explains, “The reset has already started. The only thing holding up the dollar is its universal use as a contract settlement mechanism in Russia and China and everywhere else, and that simply is not happeni... more »
Is Industrial Policy Finally Legitimate?
Awfully late in the game, industrial policy gets the recognition it deserves.
Emmy-Winning Actor Rip Torn Has Died at the Age of 88
His career on stage and screen spanned seven decades.
France And Britain Agree To Send More Troops To Syria To Aid The U.S. Witdrawal
*The Guardian: **UK and France to send further forces to Syria in aid of US withdrawal* *Move has been described as ‘major victory’ for Donald Trump’s national security team.* Britain has agreed to deploy additional special forces in Syria alongside France to allow the US to withdraw its ground troops from the ongoing fight against the remaining Isis forces in the country. US officials briefed on Tuesday that Britain and France would contribute 10% to 15% more elite soldiers, although the exact numbers involved remain secret. The decision was first reported in the journal Foreign... more »
Tweets For Today
Washington’s peace envoy aims for Sept. 1 agreement on troop withdrawal after all-Afghan conference https://t.co/tefsmJ3pC1 pic.twitter.com/WBjHCWFg4x — Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) July 9, 2019 Papua New Guinea: Women and children killed in tribal massacre https://t.co/rxdO6vLmRc — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 10, 2019 Royal Navy frigate escorts U.K. tanker out of the Persian Gulf after Iranian threats:https://t.co/UqiHpNURqk — Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) July 9, 2019 U.S. fighter jets are about to get infrared sensors that could be huge for UFO reporting:https:... more »
Breitbart Unmasks Mexican Leaders of Gulf Cartel’s Migrant Smuggling Operations into Texas
The Gulf Cartel charges $300 to $500 per person to cross the waters of the Rio Grande, and has recently increased its operations.
Kamala Harris Proposes $100 Billion Grant to Help Black Families Become Home Owners
Harris' bill would loosen credit standards with the goal of creating more home loans, which is similar to the subprime loan policy that tanked the US economy in 2008.
The World Jewish Congress Calls on the US Congress to Make Holocaust Education Mandatory in American Schools
We agree that children should be taught that hate and intolerance must be rejected in a just society, but we fear that selective focus on hate and intolerance against only Jewish victims to the exclusion of those in other ethnic groups who have suffered similar fates is likely to miss its stated goal.
The Dutch Parliament Takes a Stand Against South Africa’s Land Expropriation Policy of Taking Land from White Farmers
The Netherlands passed a motion against South Africa's policy of land expropriation, and other countries are expected to follow the example of the Dutch parliament to open discussion of the problem internationally.
Mexico Murder Rate Soars to Average of 94 Killings Per Day
Mexican officials said there have been 17,065 homicides in the first six months of 2019, and is a 3% increase from the first six months of 2018, which was previously the record-holder.
New Zealand unveils proposed medical cannabis regulations, aims for 2020 launch
New Zealand released highly anticipated proposed medical cannabis regulations Wednesday, representing a “huge milestone” for the country’s burgeoning industry as it looks to become a hub for innovation, cultivation and production, industry sources said. New Zealand unveils proposed medical cannabis regulations, aims for 2020 launch is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
German sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continue upward trend
Sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continued to increase during the first quarter of 2019 in Germany, the largest market outside North America. In the first three months of the year, sales of reimbursed cannabis products totaled 24.5 million euros ($27.5 million), an increase of 7% from the fourth quarter of 2018, according to government data. […] German sales of insurance-covered medical cannabis continue upward trend is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Uruguay and Mexico Ahead of Brazil with 5G Deployment, Says Huawei
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (Reuters) China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd expects to lead 5G development in Brazil, but sees some challenges for the country to catch up with other Latin American markets in deploying the ultrafast service, an executive told Reuters. The world’s largest telecoms equipment maker has successfully tested 5G with all four […] The post Uruguay and Mexico Ahead of Brazil with 5G Deployment, Says Huawei appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Soccer Legend Cafu has Joined Qatar as Official Ambassador for 2022 FIFA World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (By Anthony Harwood) He joins fellow soccer stars Xavi Hernandez, Samuel Eto’o, and Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari as ambassadors for the 2022 World Cup. Cafu competed in four World Cups between 1994 and 2006 and is the only footballer to have played in three consecutive World Cup finals, winning in […] The post Brazilian Soccer Legend Cafu has Joined Qatar as Official Ambassador for 2022 FIFA World Cup appeared first on The Rio Times.
Percentage of Indebted Brazilian Families Rises Further, Reaching 64 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Family indebtedness registered its sixth consecutive increase in June, according to a monthly survey released on Tuesday, July 9th, by the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC). In June, the percentage of indebted Brazilian families reached 64 percent, compared to 63.4 percent in May. This is […] The post Percentage of Indebted Brazilian Families Rises Further, Reaching 64 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Forty Lawyers Meet With Glenn Greenwald in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Monday, July 8th, a group of 40 lawyers met with journalist Glenn Greenwald, from The Intercept Brasil website, to make themselves available to him and other journalists involved in the disclosure of Sérgio Moro’s messages with prosecutors who worked in Operation Lava Jato. The group intends to establish a […] The post Forty Lawyers Meet With Glenn Greenwald in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Datafolha Poll Says 47 Percent Favor Welfare Reform and 44 Percent Are Against
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Datafolha survey released on Tuesday, July 9th, by the newspaper “Folha de S.Paulo” shows the support percentages for the Social Welfare reform proposed by the government of Jair Bolsonaro, as follows: Against: 44% In favor: 47% Do not know: 6% Do not care: 3% The survey was conducted on […] The post Datafolha Poll Says 47 Percent Favor Welfare Reform and 44 Percent Are Against appeared first on The Rio Times.
Truck Provides hot Baths for the Homeless in Praia Grande, São Paulo State
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – An act of solidarity has been warming up the winter of street dwellers in Praia Grande in São Paulo State. A bathing truck runs through the city’s neighborhoods with heated water and clean clothes for those suffering from the low temperatures. Volunteers from one of the city’s parishes developed the initiative. […] The post Truck Provides hot Baths for the Homeless in Praia Grande, São Paulo State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Employment Indicator Recorded Growth in June
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV) released today, July 9th, two indicators concerning the labor market, collected in June. The Previous Employment Indicator (IAEMP) rose 0.8 points and now records 86.6 points. The index registered this growth in June after retreating in the previous four months. The Coincident Unemployment Indicator (ICD) […] The post Brazil’s Employment Indicator Recorded Growth in June appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Meets Request of Evangelicals and Will Loosen Church Tax Obligations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After a semester of friction and discontent with Jair Bolsonaro’s government, the Evangelical bench managed to turn the president into the guarantor of a package that is expected to loosen the church’s obligations to the Tax Administration. At a meeting in the Planalto in May, attended by the Minister of […] The post Bolsonaro Meets Request of Evangelicals and Will Loosen Church Tax Obligations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Prison Officer Shoots at Family car in Rio’s West Zone
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A prison officer shot at least eight rounds at a family car in Realengo, in Rio’s West Zone. Three people were in the vehicle at the time. According to the police, the officer mistook the family vehicle for his own, which had been stolen in the same area. The incident […] The post Prison Officer Shoots at Family car in Rio’s West Zone appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Old SR-71 Mach 3 Spy Plane Is Dead, Long Live the A-12
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: By U.S.Air Force - Defense Visual Information Center (DVIC)http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/Still/1982/Air_Force/DF-SC-82-10542.JPEG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1094979] A bit of history. *For ten months, the A-12 briefly filled a vital niche providing rapid high-value photo intelligence over Asia, where the political and military risks were deemed acceptable. * Analysis of Week’s photos located the USS Pueblo near Wonsan anchored next to two patrol boats—and also revealed that Pyongyang had not mob... more »
Witness Israel's Surprise-Attack During the Six Day War Through the Eyes of Egyptian MiG Pilots
*Dario Leone* *History, Middle East* [image: By Oren Rozen - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9149126] What a story. *`There was no warning at all. The aircraft at el-Arish were completely wiped out. In the evening of that day pilots and ground crews were sent back to Cairo.’* Practically everything there is to say about the Israeli assault against four Arab air forces on Jun. 5, 1967, the “Operation Moked” (“Focus”), is meanwhile well known. This strike ranks amongst the most successful and celebrated military operations of all times. In s... more »
Multiverse is primarily a scientific concept
Right or wrong... Tabooization of the concept is what is anti-scientific The Vafa-Ellis-Rubenstein debate about the multiverse has reminded me about the extraordinary difficulty that the laymen – such as the host of the debate, David Malone, a Green Party politician and BBC filmmaker – may have with simple enough terms such as the "multiverse". There must be something fatally wrong about the very word, right? Shouldn't scientists be prevented from using the term "multiverse"? The word "universe" comes from Latin; "universus" means "turned into one". Note that "uni-" is one, "versus" ... more »
Stranger Things has broken Netflix records. Could it be the '80s throwbacks?
Stranger Things season three broke Netflix records as its most viewed film or series — in its first four days. Its nostalgic references to sci-fi films, actors such as Phoebe Cates and Ralph Macchio, and a retro soundtrack could be the reason why.
'She was gone in an instant': Baby's cruise ship death not as first reported, lawyer says
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The "distraught" family of a baby killed in a fall from the 11th storey of a cruise ship in Puerto Rico "needs answers as to why there would be an open window", lawyer Michael Winkleman says.
'We're going to get ya': Police defend handling of Canberra ram raids
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ACT police say they are "doing everything they can" to find those responsible for a string of ram raids targeting Canberra small businesses.
'Enough's enough': EPA slaps ban on SKM Recycling plant accepting waste
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Victoria's environmental watchdog orders a recycling plant in Melbourne's west to stop accepting waste, months after it was briefly shut down amid compliance concerns.
How to avoid living in a 'lemon' — what you need to know before buying an apartment
As revelations of another evacuation apartment in Sydney emerge, there are fresh questions about the consumer protections available for buyers in high-rise units. So what can you do to avoid living in a lemon?
World-first bottled sugar cane water to be a sweet little earner
A sugar producer in northern NSW will soon be capturing millions of litres of water from its sugar cane milling process to bottle for human consumption.
Miner's partner talks of terror of the unknown as mining industry promises 'safety reset'
As an urgent safety meeting held after a spate of mine deaths commits to a "safety reset" in mines by the end of August, one woman speaks out.
'We were devastated': Financial adviser jailed for swindling millions from retirees
An Adelaide financial adviser who "preyed" on vulnerable retirees to swindle their life savings — worth millions of dollars — is jailed for at least seven years, with the judge describing his offending as "cruel".
Family 'in shock' after baby dies in fall from 11th storey of cruise ship
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Police officers will interview the relatives of a one-year-old girl after she reportedly slipped from her grandfather's hands and fell to her death from a cruise ship.
Over 8 Million U.S. Children Now On Psychiatric Drugs
Not just the U.S., but the rest of the Western World, alarmingly, over the last 15 years the consistently sharp increases in child mental disorders have now reached epidemic levels. 1 in 5 children have been diagnosed with a mental … Continue reading →
Climate Change Is Causing Us ‘Eco-Anxiety’
Do the daily climate change headlines make you feel stressed, afraid or powerless? If so, you’re certainly not alone. A growing number of people report feelings of loss, grief, worry and despair amid news that climate change is making natural … Continue reading →
Canadian Doctors and Former Microsoft Canada President Warn About Grave Health Risks of 5G
The telecom industry has provided no scientific evidence that 5G is safe and there is research that already proves it isn’t (see 1, 2). Because of this, some government leaders have already declared moratoriums on installation (see 1, 2, 3). … Continue reading →
Android Apps Can Access Your Data Even If You Refuse Permission: Study
Images: Depositphotos We have seen how many of the Android apps have been caught indulging in malicious practices and the most recent study reveals exactly that. As per a new study, it is suggested that thousands of Android apps can … Continue reading →
Scientists Melted Ancient Ice and a Long-Dead Worm Wriggled Out
https://futurism.com/the-byte/ancient-ice-worm
Science Says Sleeping in a Cold Room Is Better for Your Health
https://didyouknowfacts.com/science-says-sleeping-in-a-cold-room-is-better-for-your-health/
UN: 1,000 Killed In Battle For Libya's Tripoli
As the #Tripoli crisis enters its fourth month, the toll is 1048 dead, including 106 civilians, and 5558 injured, including 289 civilians. WHO continues to send doctors and medical supplies to help hospitals cope. Our teams have performed more than 1700 surgeries in 3 months. — World Health Organization in Libya (@WHOLIBYA) July 9, 2019 *Al Jazeera: **WHO: More than 1,000 killed in battle for Libya's Tripoli* Total of 1,048, including civilians, dead and 5,558 wounded in three months of clashes for the capital, UN agency says. The battle between rival groups for the Libyan capital... more »
Officials investigating outbreak of parasitic infections following banquet
Thirty people or more have reported contracting parasitic infections after a charity banquet at a restaurant in Jacksonville, FL. A local television news outlet is reporting that people who were at an Exchange Club banquet at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant developed gastrointestinal illnesses with some having been confirmed infected by the Cyclospora parasite. “I... Continue Reading
Journal for Food Protection looks at 17 years of data on Salmonella outbreaks
Halfway through this year, it is looking like most any other year when it comes to Salmonella. In eight multistate outbreaks involving a range of three to 41 states since the first of the year, Salmonella has sickened 527 people. One out of every four of those people have been so sick they had to... Continue Reading
Death spurs plant warning in France; similar circumstance in Hong Kong
French authorities have warned the public about the risks of confusing toxic and edible plants after the death of a man last month. In June, a 63-year-old man died after eating water hemlock — also known as water dropwort — after confusing it with root parsley that he grew and picked in his own garden.... Continue Reading
FDA modifies import alerts for imported foods
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click on the links to view the full alerts. Import Alert Description URL... Continue Reading
July 10th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #902
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 →
Wednesday July 10th – 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 →
Picture Of The Day
A group of Iranian Kurdish women, who have joined Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, take part in a training session in a military camp in Erbil, Iraq July 9, 2019. REUTERS/Ako Rasheed *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Kurdish women join the Peshmerga forces* (Reuters).
United Nations “climate emergency” declaration is unsupported by climate science
UN letter: “As institutions and networks of higher and further education from across the world, we collectively declare a Climate Emergency in recognition of the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change. The … Continue reading →
Why is Weather Analysis so Corrupt?
QUESTION: Your correlations about the weather have been very interesting. What I understand is that as the climate has shifted into solar minimum, the weather gets more volatile with colder winters and spike heat waves in summer that decline in duration. Then for some reason, this is also the same period when volcanoes become more […]
China’s Leadership In 5G Will Cripple U.S. Intelligence Gathering
*Asia Times:* *US-China tech war and the US intelligence community* China’s 5G leadership means US eavesdropping will be blocked, spies unemployed The US intelligence community’s alarm at Chinese leadership in 5G mobile broadband has less to do with a threat of Chinese eavesdropping than with the likelihood that electronic eavesdropping will become next to impossible, thanks to quantum cryptography. I have had a number of conversations on the topic with US as well as Chinese sources, but this conclusion appears obvious from public sources. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor*: I am sur... more »
Fresh from the Lab: Startups Make Meat That Avoids Slaughter
A growing number of startups are producing meat in a lab, sparing animals from slaughter, but they face scrutiny from consumers, regulators and food-safety advocates.
Dark Money Is Being Put Into the System Today w/ Rob Kirby
SilverDoctors Published on Jul 9, 2019 Today’s guest, Rob Kirby, joins us to share his thoughts on the economy and why he believes that the financial books of the Federal Reserve are false. During the interview he shares why he believes the fiat system hasn’t come to an end and it has a lot to …
Big Names Drop as Epstein Sex Scandal Grows
RT America Published on Jul 9, 2019 Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein remains in jail on Tuesday, charged with running a sex trafficking ring of underage girls, as calls grow louder for US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign and former US President Bill Clinton makes a public statement. Meanwhile, a top White House official is ramping …
Deutsche Bank’s Numbers Revealed, Collapse Coming
RT America Published on Jul 9, 2019 Deutsche Bank has gone into full crisis mode as terrible financial decisions seem to have led it down the road to collapse. Will it have to be bailed out at the EU’s expense? Christy Ai, cohost of “Boom Bust” joins Rick Sanchez to discuss Deutsche Bank’s announced restructuring. …
China Urges US to ‘Immediately Cancel’ Arms Sale to Taiwan
RT Published on Jul 9, 2019 China urged Washington on Tuesday to ‘immediately cancel’ the potential sale of $2.2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, including battle tanks and anti-aircraft missiles, AFP reports. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9xt4 end
Ray McGovern: Ex-FBI, CIA Officials Draw Withering Fire on Russiagate
RAY McGOVERN: Ex-FBI, CIA Officials Draw Withering Fire on Russiagate by Ray McGovern, https://consortiumnews.com/ The Deep State almost always wins. But if Attorney General Barr leans hard on Trump to unfetter investigators, all hell may break lose, says Ray McGovern. – As Congress arrives back into town and the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees prepare …
European Union: Toward a European Superstate “The EU is a Sham Democracy”
See also: – United States of EUROPE! Why new EU chief should terrify nationalists by SIMON OSBORNE, https://www.express.co.uk/ SUPPORTERS of closer integration between EU member states are celebrating the controversial nomination for European Commission President of Ursula von der Leyn. – The German defence minister once declared she wanted her grandchildren to grow up in …
‘Want Trouble? You First!’ Philippines’ Duterte Dares US to Bring Its Fleet & Declare War on China
Duterte obviously understands the Art of War – Sun Tzu. The US-Pentagram uses Philippines, Taiwan, Japan … as proxies to fight against China, to weaken China. There is no possibility of the Philippines winning a war against China. From the Art of War point of view, for Philippines to win a war against China, they …
The CIA And The Drug Trade
The CIA And The Drug Trade by James Corbett, BoilingFrogsPost.com, https://www.corbettreport.com/, 14 October, 2011 The cultivation of what we know today as the opium poppy goes back to the beginnings of recorded history, when the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia cultivated what they referred to as Hul Gil, or the “joy plant.” The practice was passed …
The Illuminati Black Eyed Club — Satanic Expression
Aplanetruth2 Published on Jul 7, 2019 An Eye for an I will leave the whole whirled blind! – https://thephoenixenigma.com/the-blac… https://tabu4all.files.wordpress.com/… Hollywood and the music industry are both owned and controlled by the Synagogue of Satan. All these ‘One Eye’ pictures, symbols … are their way of telling the world that their leader the Man of …
Jared Kushner’s Middle East Peace Plan is Already a Complete Failure: Israeli Parliamentarian
Jared Kushner’s Middle East Peace Plan is Already a Complete Failure: Israeli Parliamentarian by https://www.rawstory.com/ An Israeli lawmaker said Jared Kushner’s proposed peace plan was a complete failure, and he said Palestinians will unite in opposition to the so-called “deal of the century.” – Yousef Jabareen, an Israeli member of parliament who will serve on …
Will Epstein’s Lolita Express Take Down the Elite?
The Duran Streamed live on Jul 8, 2019 Democrats have suggested that the new evidence may implicate President Trump, who once called Epstein a “Terrific guy” and yet kicked the billionaire pedophile out of his Mar-a-Lago club for trying to recruit an underage girl…others are focusing on the Clintons. end
Deutsche Bank’s Brutal Overhaul is Sign that Global Financial System is in Trouble – Jim Rogers
Deutsche Bank’s Brutal Overhaul is Sign that Global Financial System is in Trouble – Jim Rogers by https://www.rt.com/ When traditionally stable institutions like Deutsche Bank find themselves in trouble, it’s a signal that the world’s financial system will face big problems down the road, legendary investor Jim Rogers has told RT. – On Monday, the …
The World Knows Iran Doesn’t Want Nuclear Weapons – Revolutionary Guard’s Chief
The World Knows Iran Doesn’t Want Nuclear Weapons – Revolutionary Guard’s Chief by https://www.rt.com/ Despite Tehran stepping up its enrichment of uranium, “the world knows” that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, Major General Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has stated. – Iran ramped up its uranium enrichment on …
Macron’s Top Diplomatic Advisor to Visit Iran as Tension Rises — Can Europe Save the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Inside Story
I still have my 10 pairs of eyes on Emmanuel “god with us” Macron. Macron’s Top Diplomatic Advisor to Visit Iran as Tension Rises by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomatic advisor will travel to Iran on Tuesday and Wednesday to try to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and the United States, a presidential official …
Rich & Powerful Pedophiles Soon to be Unmasked
Satanic world leaders are now quaking in fear. It goes beyond pedophilia to Satanic child sacrifice. – RT America Published on Jul 8, 2019 Iran has officially surpassed the uranium enrichment limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Billionaire financier and political donor Jeffrey Epstein is …
World Leaders Snagged in Sex-Trafficking Ring
RT America Published on Jul 8, 2019 Billionaire financier and political donor Jeffrey Epstein is due in federal court on Monday to face charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy. He has managed to evade jail time ever since reaching a deal in Florida with then US prosecutor Alex Acosta, who is now US President Donald …
Ron Paul Liberty Report: Frog-Marching Trump Toward War on Iran — Neocons Are Lying about Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment
RonPaulLibertyReport Published on Jul 9, 2019 Neocons are lying about Iran’s nuclear enrichment. end
Gold Buyers Are “Having Difficulty Getting Their Gold and Their Cash” — Jim Willie
GoldCore Published on Jul 3, 2019 Avoid Online Gold and Own Fully Segregated Gold Coins and Bars – Jim Willie Interview Part 2 – – Some gold buyers and investors in online gold platforms are “having difficulty getting their gold … and their cash” – “Hearing more and more unfortunate stories and I will not …
Did Trump Perfect His Skill At Deceit While At Wharton?
*The Ugly: Sin #1 by Tim Atseff* In May, we ran an explosive guest post by Charles Krause, editor-in-chief of the *Daily Pennsylvanian*, Penn's student newspaper, in 1968, the year young Donnie Trump, as he was known then, received his under-graduate degree from Penn's Wharton School of Finance. Krause is genuinely offended that Penn's most famous grad has a 6th grade vocabulary; less than a passing acquaintance with proper English grammar and spelling; no apparent interest in, or knowledge of, history, literature, the arts, science or, most dangerously, Constitutional law. Withou...more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 10, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife, São Paulo party, music, forró, Bixiga, best shows, party, Tokyo, Centro] We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: João Lenhari Quinteto (República) – The João Lenhari Quintet will be playing tonight at Jazz B, in República. A virtuous trumpet player and composer, Lenhari hopes to thrill the […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 10, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 10, 2019
[image: Rio News, Brazil News] We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Jungle Free (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Jungle Free party invites you to dance all night long, with DJ Dudu Oliveira spinning the hottest pop rock hits. There will be promotions […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 10, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Will Glock Customers Switch to One of These 5 Guns?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Marcel Fosca - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44866323] Let's find out. *The STI 2011 is an updated, double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm or .40 S&W. Highly customized 2011s have dominated the American competition shooting scene due to their excellent single-action only triggers, high capacity and low recoil impulse.* While the Glock is the most popular modern pistol, it may not be the best gun for everyone’s needs. Here are some alternatives to the Glock that could be better than it, and why.... more »
Fact: America Has No Way to Attack Venezula Using Navy Aircraft Carriers
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 170408-N-WZ792-198 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright ta] How is this possible? *It’s true that U.S. Southern Command permanently controls none of the U.S. Navy’s 11 aircraft carrier and few other major forces.* A failed coup attempt targeting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on April 30 ended in confusion and failure. Russian and Cuban advi... more »
Famed for roles in Men In Black and Dodgeball as well as run-ins with the law, actor Rip Torn dies
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The Oscar and Tony-nominated actor, a prolific stage and screen presence famed for roles in Men in Black, Dodgeball and 30 Rock, dies aged 88.
It turns out this isn't the first president the UK's man in Washington has had a dig at
Donald Trump and Theresa May are sparring over a leaked memo that described the Trump administration as dysfunctional. But this isn't the first time the UK's man in Washington has offered a less-than-favourable assessment, writes John Barron.
China Unveils Their Newest Stealth Drone Concept
A carrier-based stealth drone featuring a flying wing design is shown in a promotional video. Screenshot. *Asia Times:* *China unveils high-tech stealth drone concept* Experts say jet manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corp. is capable of developing flying wing aircraft Chinese fighter jet manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corporation offered a glimpse into the future of what a flying wing stealth drone might look like for use with aircraft carriers, Gobal Times reported. To mark the 50th anniversary of Shenyang J-8’s maiden flight, the company, under the state-owned Aviation Industry of... more »
DOJ Reverses Course in FARA Case – Calls Flynn “co-conspirator”, Doesn’t Want Flynn Testimony – Judge Sullivan Intervenes…
Breakthrough – Things Making Sense Now… Lots of things going on in/around the two legal cases involving Michael Flynn today. The origination of the DOJ shift in position involves the indirect case (EDVA) where Flynn is/was a witness in the … Continue reading →
Rifqa Jamil
July 7, 2019: Rifqa Jamil, 89, died of an injury sustained two months prior when Palestinian resistance fighters fired shells into her area. She fell while running to a bomb shelter, and injured her back. Since that time, Israeli medical sources report that her condition severely deteriorated, and she died on July 7th. According to… The post Rifqa Jamil appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
The king of Saudi Arabia's daughter is a "caring, humble" person
PARIS, July 8 (Reuters) - The king of Saudi Arabia's daughter is a "caring, humble" person who is the victim of false allegations that she ordered a bodyguard to beat up a workman in her luxury flat in Paris, the princess' lawyer said. -Princess Hassa bint Salman is due to go on trial in absentia on Tuesday on charges of complicity to violence with a weapon and complicity to kidnap an Egyptian-born artisan who was carrying out repairs at her father's residence on the exclusive Avenue Foch in September 2016. According to the indictment, seen by* Reuters*, workman Ashraf Eid told ... more »
UN to investigate potential human rights abuses in Australia
Alleged human rights violations in Australia and the treatment of prisoners will soon be scrutinised by the United Nations in a landmark visit, in the wake of the case of an intellectually impaired Indigenous boy who was kept naked in a Brisbane watch house.
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