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US, Israel demand Iran withdraw from Syria, Iraq, Lebanon before any future deal: report
( No problem. Just as soon as the US withdraws from Iraq, Afghanistan, etc., etc. )
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The U.S. and Israel require that Iran fully withdraw from Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon before any future agreement on Syria can be put in place, Israel-based Channel 13 revealed late on Wednesday. Citing an unnamed U.S. official, Channel 13 said that during the tripartite meeting between the U.S., Israel, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Map of Syrian Army’s new offensive in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has begun a new operation in northwestern Syria that is targeting the imperative Zuwayqat Mountain that overlooks the northern part of the Al-Ghaab Plain. According to a military source on Wednesday, the Syrian Arab Army sent a massive military convoy to the town of Joureen, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Syrian jets destroy 7 jihadist bases, warehouses in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:35 A.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces carried out several airstrikes over the Idlib and Hama governorates this week, targeting a number of bases belonging to the Turkestan Islamic Party and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. According to a new report from the Arabic-language version of the Sputnik News Agency, the Syrian and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian warships destroy target with supersonic Moskit missiles (video)
The Russian Ministry of Defence has issued a video of naval drills in the Sea of Japan, showing two vessels of the Pacific Fleet – a missile boat and a destroyer – obliterating target using P-270 Moskit missiles (NATO reporting name SS-N-22 Sunburn). These supersonic ramjet-powered anti-ship missiles can easily hit a target that located […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army begins 2nd phase of northwestern Syria offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has begun the second phase of their northwestern Syria offensive after taking a month-long hiatus between mid-June and mid-July. Led by the Tiger Forces and 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army began their offensive last night by launching a massive attack via their air […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Battleship Legend: The Amazing World War II Story of the USS Massachusetts
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: By USN (photographed from USS Hornet (CV-12)) - Official U.S. Navy photo [1] available at Navsource.org, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25364911] A dangerous mission. *Although both British and American planners hoped that French resistance to the invasion would be minimal, a major French naval presence at Casablanca threatened to disrupt the operation. The French squadron at Casablanca included several large destroyers and the Jean Bart, an incomplete but mildly functional battleship that had escaped just... more »
Will the Air Force's F-35s and B-2 Bombers Get the Ultimate Upgrade?
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Europe* [image: By USGov Military-Air Force - USGov Military-Air Force, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15743] A huge advantage. That can only mean AI. *Additional computer-based B-2 upgrades include the now-in-development Defensive Management System, an emerging sensor system engineered to identify the location of enemy air defenses. * (Washington, D.C.) Fighter jets will control attack drones from the cockpit, bombers will avert air defenses and real-time intelligence data will be available to attacking forces more qui... more »
Uber Celebrates Five Years in Brazil With 2.6 Billion Trips
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Exactly five years ago, Uber arrived in Brazil, with its offer of rides available 24 hours a day through a mobile App. On the date of its anniversary, Uber announced on Wednesday, July 17th, that it had reached the mark of 2.6 billion trips in the country – in all, […] The post Uber Celebrates Five Years in Brazil With 2.6 Billion Trips appeared first on The Rio Times.
'We don't talk about it': How a taboo about mental illness fuels a cycle of suffering
Victoria's mental health royal commission hears painful testimony about the impact of trauma on a South Sudanese refugee caught up in a deadly terror attack, and how attitudes to mental illness in some migrant communities deter people from seeking help.
'Australia's friendliest dog' reunited with owner after five days lost in remote Queensland desert
Pip the dog was found wandering alone on the Birdsville Track, but a series of lucky breaks have led her to be reunited with her owner — more than 220km away.
'I believed I was going to die': Wife stabbed by husband tells court of 'violent attack'
A woman repeatedly stabbed by her unfaithful husband — who left her bleeding on the floor after she decided to end their marriage — tells South Australia's Supreme Court she wants the legal system to ensure other men like him "will think twice before causing harm".
Cash for cans, bucks for bottles: Here's how WA's container deposit scheme will work
The long-awaited container deposit scheme will be launched next year, with a 10 cent refund on offer for every eligible container returned. But not all containers can be cashed in, and the scheme comes with a cost.
Christian siblings who refused to pay taxes come from Dutch honey-farming family
The Christian brother and sister ordered to pay a $2.3-million bill after refusing to pay income tax on the grounds it "goes against God's will" are part of a Tasmanian honey farming family that has made headlines before.
Drought forces sheep market to cancel for the third month in a row for the first time ever
As the drought drives Australia's sheep flock to historic lows, a South Australian sheep sale has been called off three times due to a lack of animals.
Man faces court following alleged explosives find in Adelaide's CBD
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James Conant, who was charged over the alleged discovery of explosives, guns and drugs at his Adelaide CBD apartment, will remain in custody following a short court appearance.
Christian Brother who sexually assaulted six boys jailed
A Christian Brother who sexually assaulted boys at some of Victoria's most prestigious Catholic schools is sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
Australian writer in Chinese prison looks set to be charged
His Chinese wife is served a formal notice of charges in Beijing, one day ahead of a six-month deadline to either charge Yang Hengjun, release him or extend his detention.
'You came to your senses': Mother gets parole over role in young son's violent death
Former Kenyan TV presenter and mother Esther Timberlake, who pleaded guilty as an accessory in the unlawful killing of her young son at Kallangur in 2014, is released on immediate parole by a Brisbane court.
Girl killed by father's golf ball in 'fluke accident'
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Six-year-old Aria Hill was enjoying one of her favourite pastimes — playing golf with her dad — when she was fatally struck by the ball at a course in the United States.
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From Jenna Orkin European sites where US nuclear weapons held inadvertently revealed in Nato-linked document Lake discovered 11,000ft high in the Alps, in 'truly alarming' sign of climate changeange Flesh-Eating Bacteria Incidents Reported, Experts Warn Warming Oceans Could Make It More Common Who is Ursula von der Leyen? Germany's former defense minister is set to take Europe's top job Bank Run: Deutsche Bank Clients Are Pulling $1 Billion A Day Elon Musk says he's tested his brain microchip on monkeys and it enabled one to control a computer with its mind Elon Musk's company Neurali... more »
Banks Again Hoist on Their Cost-Cutting Petard: Burgeoning Credit Card Fraud
Credit card companies are paying for their stinginess via being exposed to rapidly rising levels of fraud.
The Left’s Moderation of Conservative Media
“They are relentless and use Gestapo tactics.”. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have as much of it as you please. But if it means the liberty of affronting, calumniating and defaming […]
Federal Prosecutor’s Office Says Leaked Dialogues are Illegal, Should not Free Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In an opinion on former president Luiz Incio Lula da Silva’s appeal to the Superior Federal Court (STJ) to overturn his conviction in the Guarujá triplex penthouse case, assistant prosecutor-general Nívio de Freitas Silva Filho argues there is no way to say that former judge and current Justice Minister Sérgio […] The post Federal Prosecutor’s Office Says Leaked Dialogues are Illegal, Should not Free Lula appeared first on The Rio Times.
Boy Finds Eight-Million-Year-old Giant Reptile Fossil in Brazil’s Acre State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Eleven-year-old Robson Cavalcante was surprised to find a fossil of a prehistoric reptile buried on the banks of the Acre River in the municipality of Brasiléia, a town in the state of Acre on the border with Bolivia. To G1 news site, he says he thought it was a dinosaur. […] The post Boy Finds Eight-Million-Year-old Giant Reptile Fossil in Brazil’s Acre State appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Duterte Invokes The Philippine-US Defence Pact Over South China Sea Dispute With China
The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCord *CNN:* *Duterte invokes military pact with US amid South China Sea dispute* Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 17) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said the United States should enforce the mutual defense treaty (MDT) with the Philippines in the wake of maritime tension in the South China Sea. "I'm calling now America. I am invoking the RP-US pact, and I would like America to gather their Seventh Fleet in front of China. I'm asking them now," he said during a TV in... more »
A Tiny Open Letter To POTUS Trump
An open letter to POTUS Trump suggesting a way to keep the MAGA mantra by shifting it to "Making America Greater. Again!". Continue reading →
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* I suppose I could go low and say that all it took to get Mike Pence and Lindsey Graham on a plane to the McAllen, Texas migrant concentration camp was the promise of men in cages, hot, sweaty men in cages, but far be it from me to say that. That would just be so... snarky! In truth, it was probably all about a photo-op intent on illustrating the current status of "compassionate conservatism." Whatever the reason, Pence led an entourage of republican $enators to McAllen last Friday. The picture in tonight's meme shows a mere corner of a cage and a blank-eyed, soulless VP... more »
Tariq Zebania
July 15, 2019: Tariq Zebania, 7, was struck and killed by an Israeli settler vehicle while he was riding his bicycle near his village in the southern part of the West Bank, near Hebron. Tariq was riding his bicycle by the settlement road near his town. He was struck by a car driven by an… The post Tariq Zebania appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Tennessee CPS Attorney Connie Reguli Arrested for Defending A Mother’s Constitutional Rights to Due Process
Attorney Connie Reguli turned herself into authorities in Brentwood, Tennessee today (July 17, 2019) after learning that there was a warrant out for her arrest. She was released the same day without bail, on her own recognizance. Attorney Connie Reguli is well-known to the readers of Health Impact News and our MedicalKidnap.com website. She is the head of the LawCare Family Law Center in Tennessee, and also the founder of the Family Forward Project, which advocates for the rights of parents and children nationwide on matters related to abuses in Child Protective Services and Foster... more »
Heel of Fortune
From The Boston Globe: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is worth between $190 million and $250 million, his campaign said yesterday after filing a personal financial disclosure statement with the Federal Election Commission. That dollar figure would likely make him the wealthiest candidate in the 2012 White House race, far and away eclipsing President Obama. … Continue reading Heel of Fortune
Turkey Calls Trump’s Bluff
Turkey has just called Donald Trump’s bluff by going ahead with the purchase of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missiles. The outrage in Washington is volcanic. Trump is vowing to rain fire and brimstone sanctions down on the disobedient Turks. The S-400 is Russia’s premier anti-air missile. It is believed highly effective […]
What Would Happen If Russia's MiG-31 and America's SR-71 Went Toe-To-Toe?
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: https://news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Mig-31-Russian-Air-Force.jpg] Hypersonic showdown. *“During my three years of flying overseas reconnaissance missions, I frequently saw contrails far below of potentially hostile fighters, but that day, above the Arctic Circle over the Barents Sea, was the only time I saw a Soviet fighter get close enough that I could actually see metal, though barely larger than a dot and only because our routine track was predictable. Back at Mildenhall, during our debriefing, our intelligence officer to... more »
Why the Air Force's F-15 EX Fighter Would Get Crushed by Russia In a War
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: Boeing] A problem? *While an F-35 can carry 22,000 pounds of munitions to a ceiling of 50,000 feet and a distance of 670 miles at a top speed of Mach 1.6, the F-15EX can haul 29,500 pounds of weapons as high as 60,000 feet and as far as 1,100 miles at a top speed of Mach 2.5.* The debate continues over the Pentagon’s proposal to buy new F-15EX Eagle fighters from Boeing to complement Lockheed Martin-made F-35 stealth fighters. As lawmakers weigh the military’s request, *Air Force *magazine *has published* an infographic comparing the two... more »
Is America Poised To Lose The Next War?
*Melanie Marlowe, Bryan McGrath, and Christopher Preble, War On The Rocks: **Net Assessment: Is America Poised to Lose the Next War?* Bryan, Chris, and Melanie take on a new report by Chris Dougherty that argues that, unless America changes how it fights wars to more closely align with the priorities laid out in the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS), it is in real danger of losing the next war to China or Russia. Has the thinking in the NDS become conventional wisdom? Is Dougherty’s assessment overly pessimistic? Is there sufficient political will to follow through with expensi... more »
Rafael Correa Rubbishes CNN Claim of Ecuador Embassy as ‘Russian Hacking Hub’
*21WIRE + RT International* | CNN's claim that the Ecuador embassy was a 'command center' for Russian hackers is sure to go down in the fake news hall of fame.
Amazon Warehouse Staff Strike in Protest to Bezos Surveilling, Tracking Workers
*21WIRE + The Verge* | Jeff Bezos's brutal new 'efficiency metric' used on workers has triggered a walk-out at Minneapolis site on busiest day of the year.
Viagogo, a ticket reseller with few fans among consumers, gets stung by Google
Following years of complaints from fans and artists, Google takes action against the Swiss company, blocking it from top paid search results in a move welcomed by the entertainment community.
Trump supporters chanted 'send her back'. Instead, Ilhan Omar hit back
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Somalia-born US congresswomen Ilhan Omar fires back at Donald Trump on Twitter, saying "I am where I belong", after the President's speech at a rally prompts supporters to chant "send her back".
Japan's worst mass killing since 2001 claims at least 33 in an arson attack on Kyoto anime studio
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Police have taken into custody a man who allegedly shouted "Die!" as he poured what appeared to be petrol around the studio in the suspected arson attack.
'Her whole world had been destroyed': Former Ipswich mayor says he lied to help escort
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale testifies in court that he lied about being a private investigator to the former lover of an escort he had befriended, because saying he was the mayor would be "intimidation".
Prominent Sydney buildings at risk from combustible fire cladding
More than 40 Sydney buildings need combustible fire cladding replaced due to the risk of fire, new documents released under freedom of information laws reveal.
'A big step forward': China offers 'assistance' after Australia requests Uyghur pair's release
The lawyer for an Australian Uyghur man whose wife and toddler are trapped in Xinjiang welcomes China's offers of assistance as "a big step forward" in reuniting the family.
I handed my precious biometric data to Russia and all I got was this lousy photo
I couldn't resist a glimpse into the abyss through the viral FaceApp challenge, but the knowledge my photo was going to a Russian company for unspecified ends dampened the thrill.
'It doesn't have to be a horrible death': Voluntary euthanasia patients caught in red-tape bottleneck
Victoria's voluntary euthanasia laws were supposed to help end the suffering of terminally ill patients, but bureaucratic problems and legal issues are leaving some people unable to find doctors who can help.
Brazilians Account for 85 Percent of “Jus Sanguinis” Citizenship Applications in Italy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilians account for 85 percent of the citizenship recognition procedures based on descent (jus sanguinis) conducted in Italy. The data are from the Italian Ministry of the Interior and have been forwarded to Italian news outlet ANSA by the National Institute of Statistics (Istat). In 2017, the last year with […] The post Brazilians Account for 85 Percent of “Jus Sanguinis” Citizenship Applications in Italy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Honored by U.S. Government for his Fight Against Religious Intolerance
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The “babalaô” (a priest of Candomblé, an African-origin religion) and doctoral student in history of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Ivanir dos Santos received, on Wednesday, July 17th, an award from the U.S. State Department for the importance of his fight against intolerance toward practitioners of Africa-based […] The post Brazilian Honored by U.S. Government for his Fight Against Religious Intolerance appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Government Sells 600 Properties Obtained in Anti-Trafficking Lawsuits
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Secretariat for Drug Policy (SENAD) has released a georeferenced panel with the precise location and detailed information on 612 properties to be sold by the Secretariat for Coordination and Governance of the Union’s Heritage (SCGPU). These are apartments, ranches, lands, buildings, lots, farms, estates, warehouses, and other property […] The post Brazil’s Government Sells 600 Properties Obtained in Anti-Trafficking Lawsuits appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Signs Agreement Ending International Roaming Charges Within Mercosur
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay signed, on Wednesday, July 17th, an agreement that anticipates the end of international roaming charges in the Mercosur bloc. The agreement had previously been announced by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and was confirmed during the summit of the economic bloc, taking place in Santa […] The post Brazil Signs Agreement Ending International Roaming Charges Within Mercosur appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Inspector Files Disciplinary Claim Against Lava Jato Prosecutors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Inspector for the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (CNMP), Orlando Rochadel Moreira, filed a disciplinary claim against Lava Jato prosecutors Deltan Dallagnol and Roberson Pozzobom, on Tuesday, July 16th, as a result of messages exchanged between the two and disclosed by The Intercept and Folha de S.Paulo. Both will have […] The post Federal Inspector Files Disciplinary Claim Against Lava Jato Prosecutors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Number of Brazilian Micro and Small Companies in Default Breaks a new Historical Record
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Default by micro and small businesses broke a new record in May, reaching 5.434 million, according to data from Serasa Experian. This is the largest number in the historical series, which began in March 2016. Compared to May of last year (a month marked by the truckers’ strike), there was […] The post Number of Brazilian Micro and Small Companies in Default Breaks a new Historical Record appeared first on The Rio Times.
Man Spotted Carrying Stove on Electric Scooter in Rio’s Copacabana
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A video showing a man carrying a stove on an electric scooter in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone, went viral on social media on Tuesday, July 16th. To accomplish this feat, the man hoisted the stove on his back with the help of a rope while driving the scooter. […] The post Man Spotted Carrying Stove on Electric Scooter in Rio’s Copacabana appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro’s Brazil is Entering Into a “Subtle Dictatorship”, Says Renowned Sociologist
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From the viewpoint of prizewinning Spanish sociologist Manuel Castells, Brazil is entering into a “subtle dictatorship” through the government of Jair Bolsonaro, who seeks to disfigure education and change the population’s mindset to positions altogether at odds with human rights. Castells is the world’s fifth most-cited social science scholar, and […] The post Bolsonaro’s Brazil is Entering Into a “Subtle Dictatorship”, Says Renowned Sociologist appeared first on The Rio Times.
Instagram Begins Tests to Conceal the Number of Likes in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Instagram began a test in Brazil yesterday, July 17th, which conceals the likes count in posts. According to the company, the aim is that “followers focus more on the shared photos and videos than on the number of likes they receive.” In practice, only the profile owner will continue to […] The post Instagram Begins Tests to Conceal the Number of Likes in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Seven State Police Officers Arrested for Sleeping During Their Shift in São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Seven state police officers were arrested on Tuesday, July 16th, after being caught sleeping during their shift in their private vehicles in the parking lot of the Hospital das Clínicas, in São Paulo. They were taken to the Romão Gomes Prison facility. According to the Secretary of Public Security (SSP), […] The post Seven State Police Officers Arrested for Sleeping During Their Shift in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE A suspected arson attack on an animation studio in Japan on Thursday has left one person dead and dozens injured, several of them seriously, the emergency services said https://t.co/Bb9gIs965X pic.twitter.com/ia9wlcAjle — AFP news agency (@AFP) July 18, 2019 WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify https://t.co/VYcXY9QvqR pic.twitter.com/FobADCTcOA — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) July 18, 2019 The United States is "unwinding" Turkey from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as a result of the country buying the Russian S-400 air defense missile system. Read more here: ... more »
US Congressmen Green & Nadler on Impeachment; Call Speaker Pelosi’s Bluff
miningawareness at Jamaican American Sherie Murray Running Against Ocasio-Cortez; Why We Don’t Want Ocasio-Cortez Near Monetary Decisions – Mining Awareness + - 22 hours ago
Apparently “to table” in British English means to consider, and in US English to postpone (indefinately). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_(parliamentary_procedure) US Congressmen Green … Continue reading →
US House Finds William Barr & Wilbur Ross In Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with Subpoenas; Prison for Them?
miningawareness at Jamaican American Sherie Murray Running Against Ocasio-Cortez; Why We Don’t Want Ocasio-Cortez Near Monetary Decisions – Mining Awareness + - 22 hours ago
Does the future of William Barr and Wilbur Ross lie behind prison bars? The US Congress is so wussy and/or … Continue reading →
Government is a great servant but horrid master by Jeffrey Foss
Today bigger, supremely powerful global governments are justified by environmental claims Jeffrey Foss Through the ages, the suffering, destruction and murder perpetrated by governments like those of Caligula, Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Pol Pot, Castro and their ilk reduces the evil of common criminals like Al Capone, Daniel Ortega, Bernie Madoff and El Chapo to the scale of breaking wind at Sunday dinner. There is a historical lesson here for any of us who would entrust our sustenance, security and happiness to government. History teaches us that when governments go bad, they can reall... more »
Florida Senator Urges Free Medical Marijuana Cards For Veterans
Florida Senator Gary Farmer, a Democrat from Broward County, is pushing for elimination of the $75 annual fee for medical marijuana identification cards for veterans. He believes current regulations are underserving this key group of state residents. In a meeting with the state Senate’s health care appropriations committee, Farmer expressed his frustration over the fact […] The post Florida Senator Urges Free Medical Marijuana Cards For Veterans appeared first on Health Nut News.
U.S. Bomb Disposal Soldiers Are Increasingly At Risk In War Zones Like Afghanistan
A member of the Afghan National Civil Order Police wears a bomb suit as he begins an explosive ordnance disposal, or EOD, culminating training exercise, July 4, 2013, in eastern Afghanistan, which was coordinated by U.S. EOD advisers with the 731st EOD Company, out of Fort Stewart, Ga. Afghan security forces continue to grow as they prepare to take full responsibility for security ahead of the U.S. Forces scheduled drawdown. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Elvis Umanzor, 4th IBCT, 3rd Inf. Div. Public Affairs) *New York Times:* *Fighting Next to U.S. Commandos, but Without the Same Trai... more »
5 Legit Ways to Download Free eBooks & Audiobooks
Originally posted on The Cheshire Library Blog: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a reader in possession of a good book, must be in want of another good book. And books are expensive to buy, especially if you burn through them quickly like many of us do. So how can you (legally) keep yourself…
Hepatitis A outbreak prompts city to consider restaurant ratings
The Coast Guard’s 65 signal flags and pennants were part of Scott Benson’s life for 20 years. He retired with the rank of Commander and now finds himself an elected Detroit City Councilmember, chairing the Public Health and Safety Committee. Those signal flags might explain why Benson prefers color-coded signs over letter grades for letting... Continue Reading
Denmark hit by E. coli O157 outbreak with 10 ill
Officials in Denmark are investigating an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened 10 people. Statens Serum Institut (SSI) reports the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak began in May and the source of infection is not yet known. Eight people had bloody diarrhea, which is a typical symptom of infection with this type of Shiga toxin-producing... Continue Reading
Salmonella and E. coli behind six outbreaks each last year in Scotland
Shiga-toxin producing E. coli and Salmonella both caused six outbreaks last year in Scotland, according to figures from Health Protection Scotland. Data comes from ObSurv, a surveillance system established in 1996 for general outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease in the country. It does not include those where infection is thought to have been acquired overseas.... Continue Reading
House Votes to Block Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE – Trump May Veto
*21WIRE + Antiwar.com* | Latest move in Congress may set the stage for a Presidential veto.
CIA Pushes for Expansion of Secrecy Laws to Shutdown Public Criticism
*Kevin Gosztola* | Hoping to wrestle control of the internet, the CIA and other secretive agencies are hoping to further isolate and criminalize those who directly challenge their illegal activities.
Feminists at NYT, WaPo spit at Moonwalkers
Half a century ago, between July 20th and July 21st, 1969 (UTC), the first men were landing on the Moon – four days after the July 16th Apollo 11 launch, just like predicted by Jules Verne. The men who went through the final stage were Commander Neil Armstrong and LM Pilot Buzz Aldrin. LM doesn't quite stand for Luboš Motl, it stands for Lunar Module. They sound similar but the difference may also matter. Armstrong took the New World Symphony to the Earth's only natural satellite. The first woman on the Moon OK, as discussed by Fox News, NewsBusters, and Summit News, two America's l... more »
July 18, 1936 – Hottest Day On Record In The Western US
There have been 11,500 summer days since 1895. July 18, 1936 was the hottest and the only one which averaged 100 degrees (99.6F) in the western US. It was also the hottest July 18 across the entire country. Three states … Continue reading →
July 18th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #910
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 →
Thursday July 18th – 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 →
diGenova and Toensing Discuss Possibilities of Upcoming Mueller Testimony…
Victoria Toensing and Joe diGenova discuss how an FBI spreadsheet was used to validate M16 agent Christopher Steele’s claims about President Trump’s possible collusion with Russia; and the upcoming possibility of Robert Mueller’s coached testimony.
Picture Of The Day
Workers stand next to an excavator robot during preliminary work in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, three months after a major fire, in Paris, France July 17, 2019. Stephane de Sakutin/Pool via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Rebuilding Notre-Dame Cathedral* (Reuters).
sea levels across last 800,000 years (graphs)
https://appliedunificationism.com/2018/12/17/climate-change-is-it-real-if-so-how-much-and-how-fast-and-what-then/ ......................................................................................................................................... sea levels 800,000 years (into google images) ............................................................................................. (into google images:) sea levels 900,000 years
If You Can't Cough up the Money for an F-35, There Is an Alternative
*Mark Episkopos* *Economics, Europe* [image: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)] But is it good enough? *Of particular concern is Gripen’s onboard MBDA Meteor ramjet-powered air-to-air missile, which is able to retain its Mach 4 speed even at a distance of up to 130-150 kilometers from its launch point. * Defense commentary is, and always has been, notoriously difficult to disentangle from national politics. The urge to establish one’s martial prowess over one’s adversaries took many different forms in the pre-modern period, from *references *to fighting sp... more »
The Navy’s 13 Cyclone-Class Patrol Boats Would Be the First to Fight Iran in a War
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 150317-N-SF508-157 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright ta] How would they fare? *Each packing two 25-millimeter cannons plus machine guns, grenade-launchers and two quadruple mounts for short-range Griffin anti-ship missiles, the Cyclones arguably are the most heavily-armed American warships relative to their size.* If the United States and ... more »
The Full Extent Of The Destruction To Notre-Dame Cathedral In Paris Was Seen During Minister's Visit
*Euronews*: *Full extent of damage to Notre-Dame seen during minister's visit* The full extent of the destruction to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was laid bare on Wednesday as French culture minister Franck Riester visited to look at renovation efforts. Walking beneath the melted and burned scaffolding from the cathedral's original renovation before the fire, Riester inspected the damage with Philippe Villeneuve, chief architect of historic buildings and current head of the Notre-Dame renovation efforts. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor: *I expected more damage. We are also learni... more »
Alabama GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Tells Alabamans "We’re Too Interested In Homosexual Activities"
John Merrill, Alabama's Secretary of State isn't very old-- just 55... but clearly going after the senior vote in his quest to win the super-contested Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat next year. The first time he ran for the state legislature it was as a Democrat, but like many Alabama Democrats, he switched parties the way someone changes their underwear and, as a Republican served one term in the legislature from 2010 until 2014, when he ran for Secretary of State. He was just reelected a few months ago, but is eager to climb that ladder. He would love to remind Re... more »
The Dish would have you believe the first pictures from the Moon came from Parkes. They didn't
Parkes was made famous by the Australian film The Dish, but without a small tracking station just outside of Canberra, we would never have seen Neil Armstrong's first few steps on the Moon.
A landmark decision will cut power bills for all — but big business is the real winner
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Today the energy market regulator made a decision that's a big win for consumers. But unfortunately households won't see the full benefits that business will. Here's why.
Peanut butter-loving bilbies help researchers understand how they can thrive in the wild
The vulnerable species breeds year-round in captivity and arid zones — but a study of re-introduced populations on the Eyre Peninsula suggests that may not be the case in southern parts of Australia.
Paedophile priest 'used disguise of holy orders' to sexually abuse children, court told
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A judge says Victorian paedophile priest Robert Claffey "mocked" his priestly authority to access and abuse children, while sentencing him to more jail time.
'Never seen anything like that': 'Rainbow cloud' wows weather watchers
A rainbow-soaked cloud that appeared over Tasmanian skies this week has wowed some social media users and confused others, with many left wondering what it is and whether it is even real.
Greens senator facing deportation after trying to visit asylum seeker camp
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PNG authorities briefly confiscate Nick McKim's passport and threaten him with deportation after he attempts to visit an asylum seeker camp on Manus Island.
Prosecutors drop Kevin Spacey sex assault charges
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Massachusetts prosecutors drop a criminal case accusing former House of Cards star Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man, after the alleged victim refuses to testify.
Two Folbigg children 'likely' killed by genetic variant, experts say
Two genetics experts giving evidence for the inquiry into the conviction of Kathleen Folbigg suggest a genetic variant may be to blame for the deaths of two of her four children.
Call for terrorists' families to be charged after Sara was murdered in London
The parents of a Brisbane woman murdered in a London terrorist attack say the attackers' family members should be charged if they knew about their extremist views and did not report it to authorities.
'We're rapt': Richmond coach confirms Jack Higgins will play in 2020 after brain bleed
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A birth abnormality is revealed as the cause of the brain bleed that will sideline Richmond's Jack Higgins for the rest of the season.
Police hunt for prisoner who escaped in taxi from NSW scout camp work detail
An inmate from a prison once touted as housing criminals with "no escape risk" is on the run after he fled into bushland while on a work assignment.
Steady unemployment does nothing to hose down talk of more rate cuts
The unemployment rate remains stuck at 5.2pc, but the ranks of unemployed have swelled to their highest level since August last year, with 711,500 Australians looking for work and economists tipping further rate cuts in response.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 18, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Bombastic (Lapa) – The Bombastic party will make everyone dance llike there is no tomorrow in Lapa. Resident DJs will spin the hottest from funk, hip-hop and reggaeton music. […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 18, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 18, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife guide, Rua Augusta, party, Blitz Haus] We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Baile do Ceruto (Bar do Baixo) – Tonight, Bar do Baixo (photo) is hosting the Baile do Ceruto party, in Vila Madalena. There will be live Latin music with […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, July 18, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
China’s 5G Leadership Means US Eavesdropping is 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, … Continue reading China’s 5G Leadership Means US Eavesdropping is Blocked, Spies Unemployed →
The Daily Brief 2019-07-16
This is a summary of 12 AMN articles on the following subjects: Mediterranean, Russia, Syria, Baghdadi, ISIS, Libya, US, Afrin, Turkey, Hama, Northern Hama, Hamas, Iran, Idlib, Latakia, Raqqa. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iraq, North-Africa, Turkey, Iran, Palestine Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Put Up, or Shut Up? Well, 137 House Democrats Voted Against Impeachment…
For the first official time since taking control over the House of Representatives, today the Democrats in the House had their first official opportunity to vote on a resolution to impeach President Donald J Trump. This impeachment vote is what … Continue reading →
Trump Keep America Great Rally In Greenville
Trump Keep America Great Rally in Greenville N.C. Continue reading →
Latest Interview Covering the Epstein Case
Just did another Cat Watters interview also joined by psychologist and International Tribunal for Natural Justice Commissioner Carine Hutsebaut. We address the latest developments in the reopened case and arrest of notorious child sex trafficker, rapist and Mossad sexual blackmailer Jeffrey Epstein along with covering the bigger picture of the global trafficking network, the power structure and the rabbit holes galore this latest turn of events is currently unveiling. Chapter 27, which is on the way shortly, exposes Britain's intelligence services' blackmail operation in Northern ... more »
NBC: Autopsy confirms Valley family’s suspicions that vaccine caused dog’s death
Five weeks ago Jason Baez of Phoenix lost his beloved dog, Milo. Today, he is still angry and devasted over his family’s loss. Milo, a one-and-a-half-year-old pit bull, died after getting vaccinated at the Banfield Pet Hospital inside PetSmart in Deer Valley. Immediately, the family suspected it was a vaccine, most likely rabies, that caused […] The post NBC: Autopsy confirms Valley family’s suspicions that vaccine caused dog’s death appeared first on Health Nut News.
There Are No Customers For China's Fighter Jets
Reuters *Richard A. Bitzinger, Asia Times:* *Chinese fighter jets struggle to target buyers* The high-tech wannabees of Asia are going through a bit of a rough patch lately. India has to postpone its Chandrayaan-2 moon mission just an hour before launch, due to a “technical snag.” Japan is imposing controls on the transfer of certain technologies to South Korea, which could impair the latter’s smartphone and semiconductor sectors. A bit more obscure but just as critical a development is affecting China’s fighter jet business. The Pakistanis have announced that they will start bui... more »
US & Euro Economies Crumbling
RT America Published on Jul 17, 2019 European Central Bank is floating a ridiculous proposal to introduce “negative interest rates.” Rick Sanchez describes the economic horror that will arise. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve intends to cut interest rates yet again. Rick Sanchez breaks down what this means about the true state of the economy. end
This Isn’t Normal: 20 Earthquakes Of Magnitude 3.0 Or Greater Have Hit California Within The Last 24 Hours
I am not entirely sure that the earthquakes which struck South California are natural. It hit the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Someone may be sending a message to USA: Back Off or Else! Apart form America and Europe, Russia and China have these tectonic weapons. See: – Photos show extent of earthquake damage …
Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Sends Rand Paul To Ease Tensions With Iran
Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Sends Rand Paul To Ease Tensions With Iran by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A huge development that could roll back fast escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran in the Persian Gulf: Politico reports that Sen. Rand Paul — the outspoken anti-interventionist Libertarian Republican from Kentucky — has been handpicked by President Trump as his emissary to mediate with …
Gulf Tensions: UK to Send Frigate and Support Ship to Persian Gulf
It will be interesting to see what happens when Britain hijacks an oil tanker from Iran bound for China. Looks like the Old Black Nobility of Europe are hell-bent on igniting WW3. – RT Published on Jul 17, 2019 Britain’s planning to send a frigate and a support ship to the Persian Gulf, replacing vessels …
Iran’s Zarif Slams U.S. Middle East Arms Sales
[image: https://foreignpolicy.com/2013/08/26/exclusive-cia-files-prove-america-helped-saddam-as-he-gassed-iran/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2002/dec/31/iraq.politics]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/theresa-may-syria-war-uk-chemical-weapons-attack-iran-iraq-thatcher-russia-a8300881.html]Click on image for article.
EU Lawmakers Slam Trump’s Anti-Iran Policies
Press TV Published on Jul 17, 2019 EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini urges the bloc’s legislators to help save the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal. Mogherini made the appeal during a debate in the European Parliament which was dominated by criticism of the United States for withdrawing from the 2015 agreement. end
Iran Says It Will Never Build a Nuclear Weapon — Minister Says Islam Forbids Such a Move
Iran Says It Will Never Build a Nuclear Weapon by Patrick Wintour, Diplomatic editor, 25 Jun 2019, https://www.theguardian.com/international Minister says Islam forbids such a move as country prepares to breach nuclear deal – Iran will never pursue a nuclear weapon, its foreign minister has claimed, saying Islam prevented the country from doing so. Iran has …
Same old fake: CNN Re-Uses Debunked Report for New ‘Explosive’ Meddling Article
RT Published on Jul 17, 2019 CNN has released, what it claims is, an exclusive report said to prove Wikileaks founder Julian Assange conspired with Russia – and RT- to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election. Among the evidence cited is a previously discredited accusation that RT published new batches of emails before Wikileaks …
Rob Kirby: $21 Trillion Missing Biggest Story on Planet
Rob Kirby: $21 Trillion Missing Biggest Story on Planet by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Macroeconomic analyst Rob Kirby says you may not be hearing much about it from the globalist controlled propaganda of the mainstream media (MSM), but the “$21 trillion in ‘missing’ U.S. federal money is still the biggest story on the planet.” Kirby contends, “It’s the …
IDF Completes Drill Simulating War in The Gaza Strip
Zionist ‘666’ war mongering! IDF Completes Drill Simulating War in The Gaza Strip by ANNA AHRONHEIM, JULY 17, 2019, https://www.jpost.com/ Despite relative calm along border an IDF drone was shot down by militants. IDF troops completed a largescale exercise simulating war in the Gaza Strip despite the relative calm along Israel’s border with the Hamas-controlled …
Israeli Historian Ilan Pappe: Trump’s Peace Plan is Based on Zionist Myths
Israeli Historian Ilan Pappe: Trump’s Peace Plan is Based on Zionist Myths by https://www.tellerreport.com/, ref: aljazeera Interviewed by Mohammed Suleiman Through a progressive and critical view of the idea of Israel and Zionism, Israeli historian and academic Ilan Pappe (65 years) devoted much of his effort and thought to undermining Israeli narratives, and went further than …
Tariffs Force US Manufacturers from China
RT America Published on Jul 15, 2019 China’s economic growth has slowed to its weakest level in 27 years. Chinese telecomm giant intends to lay off hundreds of workers across the US. Meanwhile, Japan seeks to tighten trade controls in its relationship with South Korea, citing concerns that the South was insufficiently careful in its …
Israel and the Assassination of Palestinian Childhood
Israel and the Assassination of Palestinian Childhood by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Israeli occupation authorities have transformed the images of joy, play and education that should be the norm for Palestinian children into a shocking number of violations committed by the army against them in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Around 1.3 million Palestinian children in …
A Whale is Accumulating Silver Futures | Alasdair Macleod
Reluctant Preppers Published on Jul 16, 2019 On the heels of gold’s breakout from a six-year trading channel, many sound money advocates have been wondering why silver remains in the doldrums. What we’re not being told is that a new analysis of the COMEX Commitment of Traders (COT) report in combination with published London Gold …
The Next Revolution in Philosophical Movements
A philosophical movement is the outcome of a revolution in the mind of its scholars and followers. But the first revolution is never sufficient to make a philosophy popular. A next revolution, and a series of other revolutions, is necessary to take the philosophy to a larger section of the population.The next revolution happens when the followers start asking questions to which they cannot find the answers from the movement’s traditional texts or its scholars. A few of the followers (those with the capacity for independent thought and judgement) then start exploring avenues outside ... more »
"The Three Ds of Doom: Debt, Default, Depression"
*"The Three Ds of Doom: Debt, Default, Depression"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Let's start by defining Economic Depression: a Depression is a Recession that isn't fixed by conventional fiscal and monetary stimulus. In other words, when a recession drags on despite massive fiscal and monetary stimulus being thrown into the economy, then the stimulus-resistant stagnation is called a Depression. Here's why we're heading into a Depression: debt exhaustion. As the charts below illustrate, the U.S. (and global) economy has only "grown" in the 21st century by expanding debt roughly four times... more »
Icebreaker headed for North Pole turned back by thicker ice than expected
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Joe Public ? ? It was not supposed to be like this! From Ice Age Now: 15 July 2019 – The Norwegian icebreaker “Kronprins Haakon” (Crown Prince Haakon), on a mission to the North Pole for the Institute of Marine…
Did AOC Start ‘Chain Migration’ Proceedings Against Melania Trump?
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's parents, both from Slovenia, became U.S. citizens in August 2018.
Is U.S. Senator Rand Paul The President's Back-Channel To Iran?
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) walks from a Republican Senate caucus meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 26, 2018. Joshua Roberts/Reuters *Politico:* *Rand Paul angles to become Trump's emissary to Iran* The senator pitched the idea during a recent round of golf with the president. Over a round of golf this past weekend, Sen. Rand Paul asked President Donald Trump’s blessing for a sensitive diplomatic mission. Paul proposed sitting down with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to extend a fresh olive branch on the president’s beha... more »
From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years
The 2019 ANU Indonesia Update conference takes stock of Indonesian democracy. The post From stagnation to regression? Indonesian democracy after twenty years appeared first on New Mandala.
Nothing Would Terrify Iran More Than This: Israel Getting F-22s and B-52s
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Horstman - U.S. Air Force photo 060202-F-6809H-100, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=611530] They can't be beat. *Historically, Israel has preferred fighter-bombers that can conduct both air superiority and strike missions, and the Raptor doesn’t yet have much in the way of a strike profile. However, the IDF purchased the F-15 when it was still primarily an air-superiority platform, then made the necessary modifications on its own to transform the fighter ... more »
How to Incentivize North Korea To Strip Yongbyon of Its Military Potential
*David Axe* *Security, * A key component of any future arrangement will be dismantling North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear facility, 38 North analysts Ronald Chesser and Samantha Pitz explained in a July 2019 assessment. To that end, Kim Yeon-chul in March 2019 advocated reintroducing a program based on the U.S.-Russian Cooperative Threat Reduction program, which aimed to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons through exchanges of economic incentives. It’s far from clear whether furtive and impulsive meetings between U.S. president Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong... more »
The F-35 Has A New Problem That Won't Be Easy To Solve
*David Axe* *Security, * Former secretary of the army Mark Esper, who is Trump’s nominee to replace Mattis, in mid-July 2019 told a Senate committee the roughly 300-strong fleet of F-35s belonging to the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps “is not expected” to meet Mattis’s readiness goal. The U.S. military’s growing fleet of F-35 stealth fighters will fall short of the 80-percent readiness goal that former defense secretary James Mattis instituted before quitting in protest of Pres. Donald Trump’s foreign policy in January 2019. Former secretary of the army Mark Esper, who is... more »
First Australian charged under foreign incursion laws pleads guilty after fighting in Syria
A Sydney man pleads guilty after travelling overseas to fight alongside a terrorist organisation which was attempting to overthrow the Syrian government.
What makes endurance athletes tick?
Running or riding hundreds of kilometres for fun, sport, and a physical and mental challenge.
What do we know about drug lord El Chapo's purported billions?
As he trades a life of luxury for life behind bars, the US Government has come to collect from "El Chapo". But can he actually afford to pay the $18 billion requested by prosecutors?
'Australia can trust Huawei': executive says 5G mobile ban is the 'wrong decision'
One of Huawei's top global executives says the Federal Government got it wrong a year ago when it banned the Chinese telco giant from supplying equipment to Australia's new 5G mobile network.
Menopause specialists warn against dangers of 'bioidentical hormones'
Menopause experts issue a warning to women using bioidentical hormone therapy, claiming the treatment is highly ineffective, costly, and could put women at risk of cancer.
5 years ago today in NYC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s8JklrBSlk ............................................................................................................... AP NEWS 1. Top Stories 2. Topics 3. Video 4. Listen AP RADIO Update hourly 5. Search 7-16-19 * Richard* Donoghue, the U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn, said at a news conference that while Garner’s death was tragic, there was insufficient evidence to prove that Pantaleo or any other officers involved in the confrontation on a Staten Island sidewalk had willfully violated his civil rights. https://... more »
Election Insanity 2020: How Much Longer Will We Keep Getting Duped by Political Okie Dokes?
Remember when Bill Clinton ran as an outsider and vowed to restore hope? Remember when Barack Obama campaigned against the establishment and promised “hope and change”? Remember when George W. Bush professed to be a “compassionate conservative? Remember when Bernie Sanders pledged to take on the status quo and proposed to lead a political revolution? Remember when Donald Trump swore that he was going to take on the “deep state” and be an anti-globalist? In… The post Election Insanity 2020: How Much Longer Will We Keep Getting Duped by Political Okie Dokes? appeared first on The Gh... more »
The 1.5 million people planning to storm Area 51 don't know what they're in for
The secretive US Air Force base is in the middle of a searing desert and the only hotel around is booked solid. Oh, and there are guards. With guns.
Called on to fix the Australian dream turned 'nightmare', building ministers gather
State and territory building ministers agree to create a nationally consistent approach to reform the industry, but residents of the now abandoned Mascot Towers say more needs to be done to help apartment owners stuck with defective units.
'We all make bad choices': Former police officer given suspended sentence for deadly crash
Lachlan Chancellor is handed a four month and seven day suspended sentence for causing a crash that killed 53-year-old Amanda Beehag last year.
Police officer to stand trial over fight sparked by thrown shoe
A sergeant at a rural Victorian police station has been committed to stand trial over an alleged assault in an interview room.
Native wallaby brought back from brink of extinction
The rufous hare-wallaby hasn't been seen in the wild of Central Australia since the early 1990s, but that's all changing at Newhaven Station.
Police charge man who stood on Brisbane tunnel armed with knives
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A man who surrendered to police after standing, armed with knives, on the roof of the Clem 7 tunnel in inner Brisbane for more than six hours is charged with 13 offences.
'Wanted, dead or fried': Calls to cull lionfish in Cyprus after population explosion
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An EU-funded project places Cyprus on the frontline to deal with an invasion of marauding lionfish munching their way through the eastern Mediterranean.
Cypherpunks, extropians and anarchists — meet the radical characters behind cryptocurrencies
These Californian-based futurists of the 70s and 80s wrestled with a once-radical idea of how to make digital cash, decades before we had even heard of Bitcoin. Some are now cryogenically frozen, hoping to one day be revived.
Caleb Ewan compared to Aussie sprint great after maiden win at Tour de France
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A lot was expected of Caleb Ewan this July. Having started his first Tour de France with ambitions of winning a stage, and after several near misses, he delivers on his promise with a fine sprint win in Toulouse, writes Rob Arnold.
Iran Walks Back From The Foreign Minister's Remarks That Its Missile Program Is On the Table For Negotiations
Foreign ministry officials have strongly rejected some foreign media’s claims about Iran readiness to negotiate over its missile program. *MEHR News Agency*: *Iran’s missile program not negotiable under any condition* "We categorically reject the AP’s characterization of FM Zarif’s comments to NBC News that "if the US wants to talk about missiles, it should stop selling weapons, including missiles, to regional states” as meaning that Iran is willing to negotiate on its defensive missile program at some point. Iran’s missiles and its missiles are absolutely and under no condition n... more »
Pakistani Police Arrest Lashkar-e-Taiba Founder And The Mastermind Of The Mumbai Attacks Hafiz Saeed
*DW:* *Pakistan arrests alleged Mumbai attacks mastermind on terror charges* Pakistani authorities have detained Hafiz Saeed, the leader of a militant group blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The radical cleric is a designated terrorist in the US, where there's a $10-million bounty on his head. Hafiz Saeed was arrested Wednesday in Pakistan's northeastern Punjab province on charges of financing terrorism, authorities said. The cleric is the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, an Islamist militant group accused of orchestrating the 2008 attacks in the Indian financial hub of Mumbai that ... more »
Children used as poison detection devices
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Children experience greater exposure to chemicals pound-for-pound than adults and have an immature and porous blood-brain barrier, which allows greater chemical exposures to reach their developing brain. As a result, early exposures can have devastating, lifelong ramifications. For example, as noted in the scientific review,1 “Neurobehavioral Effects of Developmental […] The post Children used as poison detection devices appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: Florida city hopes ‘Baby Shark’ song will drive homeless from park
Officials in West Palm Beach, Florida are weaponizing music by playing a torturous sound loop of children’s songs throughout the night to hopefully keep homeless people from sleeping in a city park. Leah Rockwell, parks and recreation director of West Palm Beach says the measure is to discourage people from camping out along the glass-walled […] The post NBC: Florida city hopes ‘Baby Shark’ song will drive homeless from park appeared first on Health Nut News.
Get Ready, Because Flamethrower Drones Are Going on Sale Very Soon
By Elias Marat Considering that extreme and growing heat is one of the biggest problems facing human society today, it would be safe to assume... more »
Former Judge announces her departure from the GOP due to president’s racist remarks
From today’s The Washington Post, the following are some powerful words from a former Judge who is leaving the Republican Party. This is as succinct as it comes and should be a long overdue clarion call to Republicans regarding the … Continue reading →
The Road to Zero Hunger
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UNITED NATIONS, Jul 17 (IPS) - Over 820 million people across the globe are currently undernourished, according to a new report released here. Read the full story, “The Road to Zero Hunger”, on globalissues.org →
Dr. Curry Validates Much of what you have Read on CO2isLife
WAPO Accidentialy Debunks Melting Glacier Due to CO2 More Evidence the WAPO will Ignore; Science Journalism is a Joke Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements
News Flash: Diversify and Unity are Often/Usually Incompatible, Equality By Definition is the Lack of Diversity
Hinkle, our team is about inclusion. Your religion was never the problem. The problem is your intolerance and you are homophobic. You don’t belong in a sport that aims to unite and bring people together. You would never fit into our pack or what this team stands for. https://t.co/XmzKIB88UV — Ashlyn Harris (@Ashlyn_Harris) July 15, … Continue reading "News Flash: Diversify and Unity are Often/Usually Incompatible, Equality By Definition is the Lack of Diversity"
Hurricane Data Website
Tropical cyclone accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) has exhibited strikingly large global interannual variability during the past 40-years. In the pentad since 2006, Northern Hemisphere and global tropical cyclone ACE has decreased dramatically to the lowest levels since the late 1970s. Additionally, the frequency of tropical cyclones has reached a historical low. Here evidence is presented … Continue reading "Hurricane Data Website"
Trump’s Fight With The Fed Over Interest Rates Is A Scripted Farce
Op-Ed by Brandon Smith There is a very bizarre narrative being circulated in the mainstream economic media and it goes a little something like this:... more »
The United States Is Definitely Not On The Brink Of The Next Cold War
Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin © Reuters / Pool and Kevin Lamarque *Michael O’Hanlon and Sean Zeigler, USA Today:* *No, we aren't on the brink of a new Cold War with Russia and China* It might be a popular phrase to drum up clicks and interest, but the United States is definitely not on the brink of the next Cold War Increasingly in U.S. national security circles, it has become common to hear talk of a new Cold War with great-power rivals. But this way of thinking is imprecise at best, dangerous at worst. A distinguished group of American experts has just warned aga... more »
Electrical Engineering Team Brags About “Beyond 5G” Wireless Transceiver
By B.N. Frank So a group of inventors are psyched and bragging about their new “beyond 5G”wireless transceiver that will utilize higher frequencies and boost... more »
But Now They Only Block The Sun...
Yesterday, McTurtle read his carefully crafted "both sides" response to Trump's racism to the press: "From the president, to the speaker to freshmen members of the House, all of us have a responsibility to elevate the public discourse. Our words do matter. We all know politics is a combat sport, but it’s about time we lowered the temperature all across the board." *You leave 'em laughing when you go... don't give yourself away.* Ole Kellyanne, though, didn't take him up on it, going on Fox News to spout her canned lies about AOC, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib. How... more »
House Blocks Maverick Democrat’s Trump Impeachment Effort
Rep. Al Green introduced a resolution in the House to impeach President Donald Trump.
House Holds 2 Trump Officials in Contempt in Census Dispute
The House voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt.
Social Media Spat Erupts Over South Dakota Missing Girl Case
Police were contacted after concerns about a potential confrontation.
Number of US Overdose Deaths Appears to be Falling
Overdose deaths had been climbing each year since 1990, topping 70,000 in 2017.
Pentagon Says 2,100 More Troops Going to US-Mexico Border
1,100 are active-duty troops. The other 1,000 are members of the Texas National Guard.
Prosecutors Drop Groping Case Against Kevin Spacey
It was the only criminal case that has been brought against the actor since his career collapsed amid a slew of sexual misconduct allegations.
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