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Major Power Outage Cripples New York City on Anniversary of 1977 Great Blackout
By Tyler Durden Exactly 42 years after a massive blackout caused by a
lightning strike at an electrical substation plunged New York City into
darkness for... more »
Foreign Correspondent: What’s Really Going On In Hong Kong?
*-by Reese Erlich*
@ReeseErlich
For more than three months, people in Hong Kong massed in the streets to
protest a proposed extradition law. Critics say it would allow China to
extradite dissenting students, journalists, and business people to the
mainland, where they could face prison for their views. Rallies and marches
of tens of thousands grew to perhaps almost two million at their peak.
“I was very angry about the proposed law,” says Adrian Leong, a former Hong
Kong resident and political activist in San Francisco. “Everyone could see
themselves getting in trouble.”
But supp... more »
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Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, July 14, 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. PARTY: Moça Prosa (Centro)
– This is among the best all-female ensembles playing samba in Rio de
Janeiro, and they will be performing this Sunday in A Garagem. Moça Prosa
[…]
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Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, July 14, 2019
[image: São Paulo dance, dancing in São Paulo, samba-rock, samba do sol,
São Paulo for dance lovers]
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. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Samba na
Moringa (Pinheiros) – Tonight, the Samba da Moringa takes their “roda de
samba” to Bec Bar, in Pinheiros. In celebration of Bec Bar’s anniversary,
there will […]
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on The Rio Times.
Two women with one mission — to repair the songlines of SA's Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges in South Australia are known for their rich Aboriginal
history and now two women are trying to preserve it.
Serena vows to continue fight for equality, but wait goes on for her next major title
After a highly publicised comeback post-pregnancy and a resounding thumping
in the Wimbledon singles final, what does Serena Williams have to do to
clinch another grand slam title?
Be Excellent to Each Other
Over at Lawyers, Guns[,] & Money, Paul Campos is about where I am on
impeachment:
My critical contribution to this debate is to note that it’s a tough call,
and that basically all the options look very fraught at best and
potentially disastrous at worst, because our political system is in the
midst of a long not-so-slow decline.
Lately I find myself increasingly pushing back at anyone who thinks it's an
easy call, and argues with vehemence appropriate to that judgment.
I feel like people on Twitter have been snapping at each other all the time
lately. Everyone is on edge. We're in ... more »
Somali Terror Group Al-Shabaab Takes Credit For Today's Attack On A Hotel Killing 26
*Al Jazeera: **26 killed in hours-long al-Shabab hotel siege in Somalia*
A suicide car bomber and gunmen attacked a hotel where a political
gathering was taking place in port city of Kismayo.
The death toll from a hotel attack in Somalia rose to 26 on Saturday with
victims including Kenyans, Tanzanians, Americans, a Briton, a Canadian as
well as prominent Somali politicians.
A presidential candidate for upcoming regional elections was also killed in
the siege in Kismayo city that was carried out by al-Qaeda-linked
al-Shabab, Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed said in a statemen... more »
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French President Macron Announces The Creation Of A Space Force
Emmanuel Macron speaks at the residence of French Defense Minister on the
eve of Bastille Day in Paris. © Reuters / Kamil Zihnioglu
*France 24:* *Macron announces creation of French space force*
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he had approved the
creation of a space command within the French air force to improve the
country's defence capabilities.
Addressing military personnel a day before the Bastille Day parade, Macron
said the new military doctrine setting up a space command would strengthen
protection of French satellites. He said the investment involved had ... more »
YouTube star Emily Hartridge dies in reported electric scooter crash
Just In - 1 hour ago
The TV presenter and social media personality, known for her her YouTube
videos on lifestyle, fitness, mental health, sexuality and travel, dies
aged 35 after reportedly colliding with a truck while riding an electric
scooter on a London road.
Live: Tigers meet Giants at the 'G
Just In - 1 hour ago
The Tigers host the Giants at the MCG, as both teams try to stay in touch
with the top four. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs will later face the Demons and
Power play the Lions. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre.
Third severe cold front forecast for NSW as airline passengers delayed
NSW braces for another chilly and windy afternoon just a day after wild
weather wreaked havoc at Sydney Airport and along the south-eastern
coastline.
Chess grandmaster accused of using phone hidden in toilet to cheat
Just In - 1 hour ago
Igors Rausis, 58, withdraws from a tournament in France and reportedly says
he has played his "last game of chess" after photos emerge online allegedly
depicting him using a phone while in the toilet.
'Grave concerns' for man in Victoria's freezing high country
Just In - 1 hour ago
Police and emergency services expand their search for 21-year-old Poshik
Sharma, who has been missing since Thursday in "freezing cold" conditions
in Victoria's high country.
Faultless Simona Halep downs Serena Williams to win Wimbledon singles title
Just In - 1 hour ago
Serena Williams falls short of winning a record-equalling 24th career grand
slam title, falling to a near-perfect performance by Romanian Simona Halep
in the women's Wimbledon final.
Facial recognition set for Sydney transport network
The New South Wales government has revealed plans to roll out facial
recognition technology across the public transport network as an
alternative to Opal cards. The announcement follows similar moves in
Queensland, where the same company responsible for ‘tap-and-go’ technology
is incorporating biometric identification into train and bus systems.
The Story of a Notorious Duo of Nazi Snipers and the Havoc They Wreaked
*Warfare History Network*
*History, Europe*
[image: By Unknown or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records
Administration, Public Domain,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17041208] Here's what
happened.
*As the war progressed, the German snipers took on an even more crucial
role in resisting the seemingly ever-growing Red wave. They were often left
behind to slow or even stop the Soviet advances, if for only a few hours,
while larger forces pulled back to safer positions.*
The three Soviet tanks edged forward slowly as the drivers scanned for the
conceal... more »
Why Canada Must Protect its 5G Networks from Huawei
*Richard Fadden, J. Berkshire Miller*
*Security, Americas*
[image: Reuters] Canadians deserve to reap the benefits of next generation
technology, but not at the cost of its national security.
The introduction of 5G technology, along with its promise and challenges,
has led to a transformational debate in Canada—as it has amongst many of
Ottawa’s partners and allies around the world. Front and centre for Canada
is the potential role of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei in such a
next generation network. In order to address this question, the government
of Canada has been con... more »
Russia's Real Reasons for Partnering with Iran
*Nadya Glebova*
*Security, Middle East*
[image: Reuters] Moscow has a vested interest in the state of affairs in
the Persian Gulf; it has tried its best to contain the impact that the
U.S.-Iranian crisis could have on its own national security.
Will Iran crack under American pressure? Don’t count on it. Iran has grown
accustomed to living under America’s recent economic sanctions and
continues to pursue its own policies at home and abroad despite the
restrictions associated with the latest U.S.-Iranian crisis. Tehran can
rely on substantial domestic support and has a large army—i... more »
America Did Zip When China's Paramilitary Navy Sunk a Philippine Fishing Boat
*Timothy Robbins, Monica Michiko Sato*
*Security, Asia*
[image: By Jiang at en.wikipedia - http://www.c7f.navy.mil/images/qin3.jpg,
Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16516410] What
does that mean?
*In hybrid warfare, state and nonstate actors offset conventional military
capabilities with a range of irregular tactics to achieve military and
political objectives. *
As the media fixates on the U.S. response to the June 13 attacks on
commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman, simmering tensions more than 3,700
miles away in the South China Sea may soon co... more »
New F-15EX vs. Stealth F-35s: What Will Israel Choose?
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Security, Middle East*
[image: TSGT KEVIN J. GRUENWALD, USAF [Public domain]] A really tough pick.
Senior U.S. military leaders remain sharply divided over whether to order
an updated F-15X model of the venerable F-15 Eagle fighter, or to remain
strictly focused on ramping up procurement of Lockheed’s F-35 Lightning II
stealth fighter.
As detailed in this earlier article, the F-15X would feature modernized
defensive countermeasures, computers, and sensors, would be cheaper to
operate than aging F-15Cs, and could potentially carry up to twenty-two
missiles, u... more »
Ethics is the Art of the Approximate
Being a master of ethical philosophy and being capable of mastering
yourself are two different things which seldom coexist in a man. There is
not a single philosopher of ethics who has demonstrated through his conduct
that he is capable of practicing the ethical ideas that he preaches.
When judged on the basis of their own ethical principles, all philosophers
of ethics appear unethical.
I think, Aristotle was right when he defined virtue as the “golden mean”
between the two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency. The
identification and the practice of perfect virtue is ... more »
Another Canadian Citizen Detained In China
*National Post*: *Canadian citizen detained in China: Global Affairs*
The department says officials have provided consular services to the person
in custody.
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian citizen has been detained in
Yantai, China.
The department says officials have provided consular services to the person
in custody.
It said in an email statement on Friday that it could not release any other
details about the Canadian’s detention because of provisions of the Privacy
Act.
Global Affairs would not comment on whether the detention is related to the
detention by C... more »
Power Outage in New York – Dramatic Media – Rest of Country ‘Meh’…
Fox News talking hair Leland Vitter uses his best dramatic voice, channels
his inner Shep, and proclaims the end of the known universe is nigh,
because the power went out in a part of Manhattan, New York City.
Evacuations, crisis, … Continue reading →
U.S. Serviceman Killed In Action In Afghanistan
FILE PHOTO © Reuters / Larry Downing
*FOX News*:* US service member killed in Afghanistan, military says*
A U.S. service member died early Saturday morning while deployed in
Afghanistan, military officials said.
The NATO-led Resolute Support mission gave no further details and withheld
identifying the service member, pending notification to next of kin.
This death marks the 10th U.S. service member to be killed in combat in
Afghanistan this year. It comes following seven rounds of U.S.-led peace
talks with the Taliban in Qatar.
In a telephone interview, Taliban spokesman Zabihull... more »
Tropical Storm Barry: Dangerous Storm Surge & Wind Continuing; Heavy Rains Expected to Spread North; Possible Tornadoes in New Orleans Area (July 13th evening update)
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This blog posts in UTC so it is still July 13th in the United States. Radar
and twitter feeds appear …
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Johnson & Johnson is about to test an experimental HIV #vaccine on thousands of people
https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hiv-vaccine-johnson-johnson-experimental-20190712-story.html
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A lack of sleep makes your brain eat itself, new research suggests
https://bigthink.com/lack-of-sleep-makes-your-brain-eat-itself.amp.html?facebook=1&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1562936166
These Rare Blue Bananas Taste Like Vanilla Ice Cream
https://truththeory.com/2019/04/09/these-rare-blue-bananas-taste-like-vanilla-ice-cream/
Meditation: Wisdom in the Silence
*Wes Annac* - Mediation can bring us peace in a hectic world.
Majorities of Both US Veterans and Public Believe Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan ‘Not Worth Fighting’
*Jessica Corbett* - Polls show that neither veterans nor the general public
believe that the Afghanistan or Iraq wars were worth fighting.
Congressman Proposes Legislation to Force All Elected Officials to be Drug Tested
*Matt Agorist* - While Washington is certainly full of criminal
politicians, the idea that drug testing them is going to fix anything is
pretty silly.
Mainstream “Centrists” Pose The Greatest Ideological Threat To Us All
Ashton Kutcher, a stupid person who got famous playing the role of a stupid
person, tweeted the following the other day: “Where has the middle gone?
Middle class? Politicians who don’t need to be far left or far right? Media
the just tells the facts […]
A Look At North Korea’s Military Capabilities
Vehicles carry missiles during a military parade in Pyongyang. Sue-Lin
Wong/Reuters
*Eleanor Albert, Council On Foreign Relations: **North Korea’s Military
Capabilities*
North Korea has embarked on an accelerated buildup of weapons of mass
destruction and modernization of its already large conventional force.
The United States and its Asian allies regard North Korea as a grave
security threat. North Korea has one of the world’s largest conventional
military forces, which, combined with its missile and nuclear tests and
aggressive rhetoric, has aroused concern worldwide. But world ... more »
Power Outages Hit New York City.
Major power outage sends large parts of New York City into darkness.
https://t.co/oXesQkA994
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) July 13, 2019
*WNU Editor:* More here .... *Blackout hits major sections of Manhattan*
(NBC).
760,000 Have Signed A Petition That They Want To Storm Area 51 To See The Aliens
Wikipedia
*ABC News:* *Half a million people pledge to storm Area 51 to 'see them
aliens’*
*Nearly half a million believers have declared they're rushing Area 51 to
"see them aliens."*
By late Friday, 496,000 Facebook users RSVPd "yes" in hopes of catching up
with their other-worldly friends at the event "Storm Area 51, They Can't
Stop All of Us" on Sept. 20 in the Nevada desert. An additional 494,000
users responded that they were interested.
"We will all meet up at the Area 51 Alien Center tourist attraction and
coordinate our entry," according to the event organizer, whose Fa... more »
More Leaked U.K. Diplomatic Cables Against President Trump as British Authorities Promise to Catch Leaker…
The leaks from the diplomatic cables of former British Ambassador Kim
Darroch continue; this time the cables discuss the U.K. efforts to get
President Trump to change his position toward the cancellation of the Iran
nuclear deal. Apparently the British … Continue reading →
Are China's And Russia's Hypersonic Weapons Programs More Advanced Than America's?
A MiG-31 interceptor equipped with the supersonic Kinzhal missile. ©
Yevgeniy Biyatov / Sputnik
*National Defense:* *SPECIAL REPORT: China, Russia Hypersonic Programs -
Real Progress or Bluster?*
China and Russia’s intention to pursue hypersonic weapons lit a fire under
the U.S. military, forcing it to re-invigorate its own programs.
But just how far the two rivals have come in their own programs and whether
or not they can penetrate the United States’ missile defenses is a matter
of debate. Are they behind?
Have they caught up? Or are they ahead of the United States when it come... more »
Bipartisan Panel of Scientists Confirms Humans are NOT Responsible for Past 20,000 Years of Global Warming
“Four members of a bipartisan panel of climate science experts all admitted
that humans are NOT responsible” – Quote from a press release issued by
Congressman Mo Brooks of Alabama. (The”climate science experts” truly are
experts; see their qualifications below. Also see video below.)
____________ CONGRESSMAN BROOKS: BIPARTISAN PANEL OF SCIENTISTS CONFIRMS
HUMANS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE ... Read moreBipartisan Panel of Scientists
Confirms Humans are NOT Responsible for Past 20,000 Years of Global Warming
The post Bipartisan Panel of Scientists Confirms Humans are NOT Responsible
for P... more »
July 13: Dreadful
About 1900, Canadian troops were fighting a British war in South Africa.
(The enemies were Dutch settlers called Boers. Much of the Canadian role
was to guard Dutch families in prison camps where thousands men, women and
children died.
But why on earth were Canadians there in the first place? Because the
British asked them to be there? Well, yes, but Canada was not under any
obligation to fight imperial wars.And this war had nothing to do with
Canada. This was purely a British war. And,, worse, it was a war not to
help anybody, but to steal the gold mines of South Africa for the ben... more »
War Possibilities
[image: war-possibilities]
Let’s go back to 2002 and look at what one highly credentialed person was
saying as our country was preparing to wage war against Iraq. We do so
because some high officials of the U.S. government seem determined to
launch another conflict, this time with Iran.
The B-2 Bomber Will Be Getting A New Nuclear Weapon This Year
Breaking Defense
*Warrior Maven:* *B-2 Stealth Bomber Gets New Nuclear Weapon This Year*
New weapons and technologies arming the Air Force’s stealthy B-2 bombers
are expected to bring “massive firepower to even the most heavily-defended
targets,” according to an official service acquisition report.
Specific adjustments, as outlined by the report, include the expected
delivery of a new “earth-penetrating” upgraded B-61 mod 12 nuclear bomb for
the aircraft - to arrive as soon as this year. Secondly, the stealth bomber
is now being integrated with a new suite of on-board technologies ... more »
A Message from Earth
*John Perkins* - Living on Earth is about understanding that we are a part
of the greater whole.
Ben Simmons' participation at Basketball World Cup in doubt, says agent
Just In - 3 hours ago
In a major blow to the Boomers' hopes of claiming a medal in China this
September, Ben Simmons' US agent says the All-Star guard is more likely to
skip national team duties this year.
Soot, smoke and 'excessive' gas emissions — welcome to Onslow, WA
Environmental groups have called for greater transparency about the
potential health impacts of Australia's largest onshore liquified natural
gas plant as residents say their complaints are ignored.
By throwing out our inhibitions, have we lost a key ingredient in desire?
French philosopher Jeanne Proust argues that we speak so openly about sex
today that we diminish its intimacy. She's calling for more "modesty" — but
not everyone agrees.
French heroics earn Alaphilippe yellow jersey for Bastille Day
Just In - 3 hours ago
Thomas de Gendt's heroics in holding off the chasing pack results in a
stage win as French rider Julian Alaphilippe rides into yellow with one of
his trademark attacks.
An apocalyptic asteroid may be hurtling towards Earth. Scientists are more prepared than you think
Our planet is pockmarked with impact craters, and experts believe it's not
a matter of if, but rather when another asteroid hits Earth. So what are we
doing to reduce the threat?
Why these families are leaving the land after generations
As Australia's farms expand in size and contract in number, research
suggests as little as a third of remaining broadacre farms will be passed
to the next generation.
'Baffled': Local councils push back against state plan for reform
Opposition is mounting against a Victorian Government plan billed as
boosting diversity in local councils, with fears it will instead reduce the
chances of women and minor parties being elected into local government.
I work with language every day, but I don't know the words my ancestors spoke
Just In - 3 hours ago
As a journalist, I see every day how the words we use give context and
meaning to the world around us — but it's a keen reminder of what has been
lost to my family and thousands of other Indigenous people.
UK to release tanker if Iran guarantees it won't travel to Syria
Just In - 3 hours ago
Britain tells Iran it will facilitate the release of an Iranian oil tanker
seized by British troops if Iran guarantees the tanker does not violate
European Union sanctions by travelling to Syria.
Where do pelicans travel and how far do they go? You might be surprised
A pelican banded as part of a research project in Victoria last year, and
last seen in March, is spotted more than 700 kilometres away in northern
New South Wales.
Port Arthur hotel proponent looking at 'alternative concepts' after feedback
Gambling giant Federal Group reconsiders the concept for its accommodation
development at Port Arthur, and will not confirm whether the final proposal
will be the luxury hotel that was originally planned.
The F-35 Has a Major Spare Parts and Programming Problem
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Technology, Americas*
[image: By Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway -
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1140340, Public Domain,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39549998] What a headache.
*Eventually, the GAO report implies the Pentagon may take a more directly
managerial role in the troubled supply chain.*
On April 9, the first F-35A Lightning stealth jet built in Japan
mysteriously vanished while flying a training mission over the Pacific
Ocean. It’s veteran pilot, who had sixty hours of experience specifically
on the F-35, only indicated he ... more »
Raw meatloaf under recall for bits of metal
Almost 3,500 pounds of raw ground beef meatloaf is being recalled from
hospitals in three states because a customer complained that the product
may have bits of metal in it. Ada Valley Gourmet Foods Inc. of Ada, MI,
initiated the recall Saturday, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and
Inspection Service. The frozen, premixed raw... Continue Reading
Can The Democrats Win Back The Senate Next Year?
Dan McCarthy, a right-wing Arizona Republican skincare company executive
who is challenging Martha McSally for her Senate seat next year, told a
Phoenix radio audience this week that "the Washington DC establishment,
Mitch McConnell... the swamp creatures of Washington, DC-- they've given us
two choices, McSally or Kelly. I'm a conservative outsider. I've been
looking at this for a little while and I said, 'I'm not so sure if that's
acceptable to me; I'd don't know if the status quo's OK... What I'm hearing
is-- from a lot of people-- very smart people, by the way-- that losing
a... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Marfa Lights 1"
Deuter, "Marfa Lights 1"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“The Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae
in the sky. Its more familiar outlines are seen in the brighter central
region of the nebula in this impressive wide-angle view. But the composite
image combines many short and long exposures to also reveal an extremely
faint outer halo. At an estimated distance of 3,000 light-years, the faint
outer halo is over 5 light-years across.
*Click image for larger size.*
Planetary nebulae have long been appreciated as a final phase in the life
of a sun-like star. More recently, some planetary nebulae are found to ha... more »
Free Download: Kahlil Gibran, "The Garden of the Prophet"
*"The Garden of the Prophet" *
by Kahlil Gibran
"Oftentimes we call Life bitter names, but only when we ourselves are
bitter and dark. And we deem her empty and unprofitable, but only when the
soul goes wandering in desolate places, and the heart is drunken with
over-mindfulness of self.
Life is deep and high and distant; and though only your vast vision can
reach even her feet, yet she is near; and though only the breath of your
breath reaches her heart, the shadow of your shadow crosses her face, and
the echo of your faintest cry becomes a spring and an autumn in her breast.
And... more »
“Reflections of Self: We Are All Mirrors for Each Other”
*“Reflections of Self: We Are All Mirrors for Each Other”*
by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOm
“People you feel drawn to reflect your inner self back at you, and you act
as a mirror for them as well. When we look at other people, we see many of
their qualities in innumerable and seemingly random combinations. However,
the qualities that we see in the people around us are directly related to
the traits that exist in us. “Like attracts like” is one of the spiritual
laws of the universe. We attract individuals into our lives that mirror who
we are. Those you feel drawn to reflect your inner... more »
"10 Powerful Life Lessons from 'The Alchemist'"
*"10 Powerful Life Lessons from 'The Alchemist'"*
by Thai Nguyen
"'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho is one of the best-selling books in
history. The story of Santiago, the shepherd boy on a journey to realize
his “Personal Legend” has inspired people all over the world to live their
dreams. Here are ten of the most popular passages and lessons to apply to
your life:
*1. Fear is a bigger obstacle than the obstacle itself: *“Tell your heart
that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no
heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because ev... more »
A general update on current events in Paradise down under
To all our regular readers… thanks for your patience everybody. I’ve
actually been moving house these past two weeks & not holidaying in sunnier
climes as some had thought. I’m now in Whanganui my original home town.
Whanganui is to the West of the Rangitikei, the Horowhenua is to the South.
And I find already … Continue reading A general update on current events in
Paradise down under →
The Dangers of Cell Phone Radiation. The Right to Know. Don’t Put in Your Shirt Pocket
Originally posted on Astute News:
A landmark Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the City of Berkeley’s
cell phone right to know ordinance rejecting industries argument that the
ordinance violates the first amendment. The Berkeley ordinance requires
retailers to inform consumers that cell phones emit radiation and that “if
you carry or use your phone…
Climate change hoax COLLAPSES as new science finds human activity has virtually zero impact on global temperatures
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World:
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-07-12-climate-change-hoax-collapses-new-science-cloud-cover.html
NASA Confesses to Dosing Americans with Air-borne Lithium & Other Chemicals
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World:
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/04/07/nasa-confesses-to-dosing-americans-with-air-borne-lithium/
Several herbal medicines have a long history of successfully treating seizures
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World:
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-07-12-herbal-medicines-successfully-treat-seizures.html
JFK’s Executive Order 11100 Abolishing the Federal Reserve
Originally posted on Truth V Lies:
“JFK’s Executive Order 11100 Abolishing the Federal Reserve” by John P.
Curran “Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution specifically says that
Congress is the only body that can “coin money and regulate the value
thereof.” The US Constitution has never been amended to allow anyone other
than…
Armed Activist Hurling Molotov Cocktails at ICE Facility Shot Killed by Police…
This is an example of what happens when politicians and far-left activists
push a false narrative that ICE facilities are comparable to concentration
camps. An obviously unstable man armed with a rifle attempts to blow up an
ICE detention facility … Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
Temple, Texas, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"Automaton Conformity"
*"Automaton Conformity"*
by Erich Fromm
"In the mechanisms we have been discussing, the individual overcomes the
feeling of insignificance in comparison with the overwhelming power of the
world outside himself either by renouncing his individual integrity, or by
destroying others so that the world ceases to be threatening. Other
mechanisms of escape are the withdrawal from the world so completely that
it loses its threat (the picture we find in certain psychotic states), and
the inflation of oneself psychologically to such an extent that the world
outside becomes small in compariso... more »
"I Pity You Too..."
"Said a philosopher to a street sweeper, “I pity you. Yours is a hard and
dirty task.” And the street sweeper said, “Thank you, sir. But tell me,
what is your task?” And the philosopher answered saying, “I study man's
mind, his deeds and his desires.” Then the street sweeper went on with his
sweeping and said with a smile, “I pity you too.”
- Kahlil Gibran
"Why?"
"At last, the answer why. The lesson that had been so hard to find, so
difficult to learn, came quick and clear and simple. The reason for
problems is to overcome them. Why, that’s the very nature of man, I
thought, to press past limits, to prove his freedom. It isn’t the challenge
that faces us, that determines who we are and what we are becoming, but the
way we meet the challenge, whether we toss a match at the wreck or work our
way through it, step by step, to freedom."
- Richard Bach, “Nothing by Chance”
A two-way street means the give-and-take
* For* in forgiveness there comes renewed opportunity to fulfill the Law,
and without forgiveness little progress can be made…
And in the society of the West where competition and success are the
earmarks mankind do not cleave to the Law but they justify all gains in
terms of the goal of pleasure and the satisfaction of temporal longings of
the outer self. There is such a warped sense of values that the true
values of the Spirit are ignored as they descend.
-Kuan Yin: Karma, Mercy and the Law, 1-21-1968 at Colorado Springs via
Messenger ECP
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Fire Conspiracy Theories From Climate Scam Deniers
Whenever I post the graph below, climate scam deniers come up with all
sorts of excuses. Like : “they used to start the fires intentionally” or
“firefighting techniques got better” or “people didn’t used to know how to
do addition.” Indicator … Continue reading →
Deep State: Epstein Is an Ex-CFR Member With Possible Intelligence Ties
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Trafficking ... blackmail ... cover-up? Was Jeffrey Epstein an intelligence
asset for the Deep State?
Liberal 9th Circuit Rules for Trump’s Effort to Defund Planned Parenthood
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The typically liberal U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor
of President Trump’s ban on federal funds for abortion providers.
The Daily Brief 2019-07-12
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Latakia,
Syria, Hama, Iran, UK, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Russia,
Iraq, IRGC, Kurdistan, Euphrates, Idlib, ISIS, North Korea. Categories
covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, Middleeast, Iraq,
World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Map update of northwestern Hama battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched an
important counter-offensive on Thursday that targeted the jihadist
positions inside the town of Al-Hamamiyat, which was captured by the latter
the day before. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their
assault by repeatedly pounding the jihadist positions in Al-Hamamiyat […]
Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Gauntlet II for the Nintendo Entertainment System
How do you replicate the table top role playing game experience on
computers, game consoles, and arcade machines? In the early 1980s this was
a question many a game designer, programmer, studio and software house
grappled with. Some went about it with the semi-faithful rendering of RPG
mechanics, involving character generation, levelling and experience, and
random monster battles part-based on numeric attributes. Others decided to
dispense with this completely. One stand out title in the latter genre, and
a precursor of the loot 'em ups that came later was Atari's *Gauntlet* and
it... more »
The unlikely bunch in a tiny West Australian town who sent man to the Moon 50 years ago
Just In - 5 hours ago
It is a piece of Australian history never heard — how a waitress, a TV
repair man and a young Croatian migrant in a remote WA town helped the US
win the space race by sending man to the Moon half a century ago.
Koala carnage in Brisbane's 'triangle of death'
Trauma season for koalas began this month with the RSCPA's Wacol hospital
fearing the worst after the number of koalas hospitalised doubled to a
record 690. Many were hit by cars or attacked by dogs in a small urbanised
area dubbed "the triangle of death", where pockets of bushland have become
island jails for the threatened species.
Pensioners could see up to $804 a year more after funding boost
The Federal Government announces long-anticipated changes to so-called
deeming rates, with about 1 million Australians to receive a cash boost to
their pension.
An oasis rediscovered — finding the lost wells of the Simpson Desert
A journey into Australia's arid heart by camel train has retraced a
remarkable archaeological discovery.
Height-fearing car salesman US-bound for roller coaster binge
Andrew Grover's addiction to the dizzying thrills of theme park rides began
in the US when he was seven. Now 34, he's heading back for the ultimate
adrenaline spree.
Cold, crowded and six days a week — no wonder kids hated school
Imagine being a student in a Tasmanian classroom in the 1800s — it's likely
you would have been studying from an Irish textbook in a cold school house
with a teenaged teacher.
Honey producers hand-feed hives in desperate bid to save bees
Beekeepers in New South Wales are hand-feeding their hives as the drought
cripples the bees' ability to make honey, with a shortage expected to sting
consumers at the checkout.
Epstein sought to pay off potential witnesses, prosecutors allege
Just In - 5 hours ago
Prosecutors say jailed American financier Jeffrey Epstein sought to
influence two witnesses with payments totalling $US350,000 in the child
trafficking case against him late last year.
Why the Sunday lamb roast is off the table
Lamb and mutton prices skyrocket into uncharted territory, thanks to three
years of drought diminishing supply.
One strong latte? That'll cost five lemons, please
A Victorian cafe is capitalising on the vast network of backyard fruit and
vegetable growers, allowing customers to bring in their excess produce and
swap it for their morning coffee in a bid to reduce food waste.
Can a Shotgun Company Make a Better Glock Gun?
*Gun News Daily*
*Technology, Americas*
[image: Image Credit: Mossberg & Sons Inc.] We find out.
*The MC1sc has a 3.4 inch barrel, and has either a 6-round 7-round capacity
depending on the magazine. It also sports dovetail cuts in the slide and
steel three dot sights. The magazines for the MC1sc are clear, and as an
added bonus, the pistol will also accept the same magazines as the Glock 43
as well.*
Mossberg is a company most well known for their shotguns, including the
renowned 500/590 pump action and 930 semi-automatic shotguns.
But earlier this month, as part of their 100th... more »
America's "Grim Reaper" Strike Fighter Squadron Stands Down
*Dario Leone*
*Security, Americas*
[image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katerina Slivinske - U.S. Air
Force Eglin Air Force Base photo 140521-F-SG137-061, Public Domain,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34551101] They served well.
*The U.S. Navy announced on Sep. 10, 2018 it plans to deactivate (VFA) 101
Grim Reapers at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB).*
According to the service the deactivation will co-locate the FRS production
of pilots directly into the operational squadrons scheduled for transition
to the F-35C and meet testing and evaluation requirements fo... more »
Wanna Become a Sniper? These 3 Scopes Can Make It Happen
*Gun News Daily*
*Technology, Americas*
[image: https://www.army.mil/e2/c/images/2017/12/13/501401/original.jpg] What
should you choose?
*There is a specific criteria that you will want to keep in mind when
searching for a rifle scope.*
If there is one rifle scope that can do virtually anything, it’s the 1-6x
scope.
That’s because this is a scope that will be equally great for long range
shooting at several hundred yards and for up close shooting like you would
a red dot sight.
Even those who don’t know much about shooting know that the number one
purpose for a scope is to ach... more »
TS Barry Made Landfall as a Hurricane; Worst Rain Appears Just Starting to Come Ashore ca 2 – 2:30 pm CDT
miningawareness at Tropical
Storm Barry Advisory # 15 – 10 pm CDT: Dangerous Storm Surge,
Flooding, & Wind Ongoing; Heavy Rains Spreading Northward – Mining
Awareness + - 5 hours ago
Tropical Storm Barry 2.21 pm CDT July 13 2019
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/satellite.php National Hurricane Center video
update: https://facebook.com/NWSNHC TS Barry made landfall …
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Investigation into local illness suggest national Salmonella Reading outbreak likely called too soon
Public Health in King County, WA Friday reported that a private event held
on April 20, 2019, resulted in salmonellosis illnesses likely linked to a
deadly national outbreak. Previously not included, the King County
illnesses now are now likely part of the national Salmonella Reading
outbreak caused by raw ground turkey that has continued past... Continue
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Florida's New Poll Tax
Herman Schwartz
It is no secret that red state Republicans are working intensively to
suppress the Democratic vote, particularly among minorities and the poor. It
must therefore have been particularly galling for Florida Republicans this
past November when nearly two thirds of Florida voters approved a ballot
initiative amending their state constitution to eliminate the most potent
weapon in the state GOP arsenal – a lifetime ban on voting by felony
offenders even after they have completed their sentences.
To undercut the amendment, now Article VI Section 4 of the Florida
Const... more »
Could Man's Future in Space Be the Key to Defeat the Deadly Pessimism of Empire?
Classical Renaissance
Space
Webcast: Could Man's Future in Space Be the Key to Defeat the Deadly
Pessimism of Empire?
Video of Webcast: Could Man's Future in Space Be the Key to Defeat the
Deadly Pessimism of Empire?
Helga Zepp LaRouche opened today's webcast by discussing "bright spots" in
the strategic situation, coming from the diplomacy at the G20 summit and
the Trump-Kim DMZ meeting. Yet the potential which is emerging to break
from the unipolar world of geopolitics is threatened by the enemy of
mankind, the British Empire, which is engaged in military provocations,
agai... more »
AOC Submits Theatrical Exhibit For Best Actress in a Broadcast Drama or Mini-Series…
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is well known for her
choreographed border performances and staged pictorial presentations.
However, many within her target audience are no longer supportive of the
indulgent self-serving narrative; and support is diminishing. In an effort
to … Continue reading →
Oral Argument Summary: Trump v. House Oversight Committee
On July 12, attorneys representing President Trump and the House Committee
on Oversight and Reform argued before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in *Trump v. Committee on
Oversight and Reform*. The case is unprecedented. The sitting president of
the United States and his businesses are suing a congressional committee to
try to prevent that committee from obtaining documents and information from
a third party—Mazars USA, Trump’s longtime accounting firm.
The committee served Mazars with a subpoena for 10 years of Trump’s
financi... more »
This is me? I don’t recognise her……..
“What is Americanism? ‘Clean living, clean thinking and pep.’ I think an…
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List of the 50 Most Gorgeous Women In The World 2019!
Wanna see the World’s top 50 Elysian Beauties? Women who own such…
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Illusion of Reality – Poem
Prelude: What is life? This is the philosophical conundrum many have
sought…
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Trump Tells ………..
“In judging of a community, we have to consider, not only how…
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Asian Women White Men Part – 3
“The past is ours, and there is nothing more secure for us…
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Shooter.
Asian Women White Men – Part 2
“Some people who only grew up with Caucasians weirdly say that dating…
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Asian Women White Men -Part 1
What do all these beautiful women have in common besides possibly an…
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Life’s Tattoo – Poem
Prelude: Scars. This was something that I wanted to write about. I…
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Hypocrisy of the West – Seeing fault in everyone else……
“Do you suppose that I am going to permit a poor, ignorant,…
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Coffee – A Love Story
Prelude: About 2 years ago, I was going through something…….A period of…
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Gotham City Digest
(Where we've never called retired public officials "lame ducks.")
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This *Common Dreams* article is five years-old but it ought to be read
anyway. It shows what a dirty, duplicitous cocksucker Nixon really was. It
eerily echoes what Reagan would do in 12 years by fiddling with the Iranian
hostage crisis and setting up Iran Contra.
The fact is, and history amply supports me so it's not even up for
debate, that Republicans over the last 80+ years have been crooked,
bottomlessly corrupt, treasonous psychopaths whose party should have been
banned ... more »
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