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Josh was diagnosed with a brain tumour at four months old. Private health didn't cover him
When Kylie Catterick's four-month-old son needed urgent treatment for a brain tumour, she thought her private health insurance would cover it — but she was wrong. Her story is just one example of Australians ditching their private health cover.
Townsville flood victim receives debt recovery notice contrary to Government's claims
A Townsville woman says she was hit with a $2,000 "robodebt" notice despite a Federal Minister's claim the debt recovery program was suspended in the wake of February's floods.
Alleged double murderer faces two trials to ensure justice 'on both sides of the river'
A former deputy mayor could face trials in two states for shooting his mother and brother on either side of the NSW-Victoria border, after police in NSW issued a warrant for his arrest.
Neon pink seesaws installed on either side of US-Mexico border wall
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The US-Mexico border wall looks a little different today, with a group of designers and architects installing a number of pink seesaws through it — allowing children on either side to play together.
More than 3,000 units in limbo as one of Australia's major property developers collapses
The slump in Australian construction is biting, with large Sydney-based property developer Ralan Group going into voluntary administration, while shares in cement maker Adelaide Brighton tumble after a major profit downgrade.
'I'll make cookies': 9yo renews plea for doctor to visit cancer patients in regional town
Last year, Edie Rayner wrote an open letter addressed to all the doctors of Australia. Like many regional towns, her Kimba does not have a permanent doctor — but she's looking to change that.
'Political correctness taken to the nth degree': Speaker blasted over 'unladylike' comment
Is it appropriate to call an MP "unladylike" in Parliament? That was the unexpected question raised on Wednesday when a fiery exchange led Tasmania's Speaker to brand the deputy Opposition leader as just that.
Learner driver who lied about licence jailed over crash that killed 15yo girlfriend
Joshua Lewis, a now 19-year-old who lied about having his full driver's licence so he could take his girlfriend to school last year, is sentenced to four years in a youth justice centre over the crash south-east of Melbourne in which she died.
Man facing car theft charges allegedly drove to court in another stolen vehicle
Just In - 19 hours ago
A man who turned up to court in Adelaide on charges of illegally using a motor vehicle is arrested for allegedly driving there in another stolen car.
Pilgrim Watch Files Third Contention Against Sale of Plymouth Nuclear Power Station to Holtec
From https://plymouth.wickedlocal.com: “Pilgrim Watch files third contention against sale of Plymouth nuke By David Kindy Posted Jul 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM Updated Jul 20, 2019 at 7:11 PM PLYMOUTH … Continue reading →
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Boycotts Trump’s Visit; Holds Alternative Events for 400th Anniversary of Virginia General Assembly
“The VLBC has always served as a voice for the values and issues of Black Virginians and other underrepresented groups … Continue reading →
Plymouth Plans to Pressure NRC Over Review of Nuclear Power Station Sale to Holtec
From https://plymouth.wickedlocal.com: “Plymouth plans to pressure NRC over review of nuke sale By David Kindy Posted Jul 26, 2019 at … Continue reading →
Is NZ about to accept investment disputes in RCEP?
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 There is a high risk that New Zealand would still allow the investor to sue New Zealand in this expensive and discredited system of international investment arbitration
If a tablespoonful of a neutron star were placed on Earth’s surface, what would happen?
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Ag groups tell Senate it is time to confirm Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary for Food Safety
American Agriculture is letting the U.S. Senate know that 68 months is long enough to go without a USDA under secretary for food safety. Ten of the nation’s largest and most influential agricultural organizations have written the Senate’s leadership, calling for an immediate vote to confirm Mindy Brashears as USDA’s under secretary for agriculture. The... Continue Reading
Researchers confirm flies can transfer E. coli from feedlots to produce fields
Along with feedlot dust blowing in the wind and surface irrigation water flowing adjacent to feedlots, flies captured in leafy greens plots near feedlots are capable of transferring E. coli from animal operations to produce fields. Set for publication in August in the “Journal of Food Protection,” new research from a team of experts links... Continue Reading
Letter From The Editor: A full plate for the Southwest Meat Association
Opinion About a decade ago, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service deployed a diverse task force to look at risk-based inspection. The first meeting was not very productive. Dr. Richard Raymond, then the undersecretary for food safety, was not expecting much better for the second session. Then Joe Harris began speaking up, giving the task force... Continue Reading
U.S. raises 1 out of 8 food safety trade concerns at WTO meeting
Eight new trade concerns on food safety, animal and plant health were raised at the latest meeting of a World Trade Organization (WTO) committee. The Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures also discussed 16 previously raised issues at the meeting on July 18 and 19. One of the new specific trade concerns was brought... Continue Reading
Survey shows firms increasingly confident about Irish food safety regulation
More than seven out of 10 businesses are increasingly confident about food safety regulation in Ireland, according to a survey. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) found almost three quarters of firms said food produced in the country is safer than it was five years ago. The research showed food allergens and ingredients labeling... Continue Reading
Siri “Regularly” Listens In on Users’ Sexual Encounters, But Apple Insists “Only For a Few Seconds”
Siri "regularly" records people having sex, and captures "countless" other invasive moments that people believed were private, including confidential medical information and drug deals, which it promptly sends to Apple contractors for "quality control."
Judge Orders Oberlin College to Post $36-Million Bond Because It Refuses to Pay Defamed Bakery
The school plans to appeal the judgement, and raised doubts it could pay the sizable judgement three years from now, as it has $190-million of existing debt.
Restoring the Commons
On how revived commons can work in a modern economy.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* One of these is not like the other but it's so fitting and telling that Trump would love Moscow but hate all of these great American cities. To Trump, any place with a large population of black people always seems to be a "shithole" in his shithole of a mind. He's such a miserable jackass here in America that the obvious thing for him to do is pack up and leave. You know that, deep down, he'd love to leave, except he enjoys using our presidency as a cash cow so much. Besides, mobsters never willingly give up their turf. Trump could take all of his white supremacist staf... more »
It's An Adequate Glossary But For Psychiatric Diagnoses DSM-5 Is 'Scientifically Meaningless'
A new study in *Psychiatry Research* ( http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2019.07.005) has concluded that psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools to identify discrete mental health disorders. The study involved a detailed analysis of five key chapters of the latest edition of the widely used Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5, on 'schizophrenia', 'bipolar disorder', 'depressive disorders', 'anxiety disorders' and 'trauma-related disorders'. Diagnostic manuals such as the DSM were created to provide a common diagnostic la... more »
Tropical Feelings at Brazil’s First Ever Burning Man Festival in Rio Grande do Norte
By Vince de Jong RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In 1986, Larry Harvey and Jerry James ritually burned a 2.7-meter-high wooden man on a beach in San Francisco. At that moment, they created a tradition that would very rapidly grow into one of the most extraordinary festivals in the world. Every year thousands of […] The post Tropical Feelings at Brazil’s First Ever Burning Man Festival in Rio Grande do Norte appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Ranked Fourth in World in Number of Environmentalists Murdered in 2018
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is the fourth most murderous country in the world for environmental activists, according to the annual report of the NGO Global Witness published Tuesday, July 30th. There were at least 20 victims in 2018. The Philippines holds the highest number of deaths in the world: 30 murders of people […] The post Brazil Ranked Fourth in World in Number of Environmentalists Murdered in 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Criticized Over Remarks About Dictatorship Deaths
[image: Brazil,Poster with some of the people who went missing and are presumed dead during Brazil's bloody dictatorship] BRASILIA, BRAZIL – Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, is once again coming under fire for comments he made on Monday (July 29th) about the assassination of political prisoners during the country’s military dictatorship. This time, the President sent a message to OAB’s (Brazilian Lawyer Association), Felipe Santa Cruz, about his father, who disappeared in 1974. “If […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro Criticized Over Remarks About Dictatorship Deaths appeared first o... more »
Brazil to Produce Less Top Quality Coffee in 2019, due to Unusual Weather
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is producing less top quality coffee this year, despite a bumper crop overall, because of unusual pre-harvest weather, which has affected some traders who rely on the product, according to sources in the sector. The market for Brazilian fine coffee is tighter than normal, causing a premium paid for […] The post Brazil to Produce Less Top Quality Coffee in 2019, due to Unusual Weather appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lisbon Will Name a Street in Honor of Murdered Brazilian Activist Marielle Franco
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian activist and Rio city councilor, who was murdered on March 14, 2018, became an icon in the fight against social inequality and racism. There have been several tributes to her work, both in Brazil and in Portugal, and now Lisbon has decided to pay her a special tribute: […] The post Lisbon Will Name a Street in Honor of Murdered Brazilian Activist Marielle Franco appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Governor Wants to Arrest Anyone Smoking Marijuana on the Beach
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After a speech stating that the his government would start collecting street dwellers, governor Wilson Witzel again offered a creative solution to the stabbing case in Lagoa, which resulted in two deaths. Standing side by side with mayor Marcelo Crivella, in the room where he met on Tuesday, July 30th, […] The post Rio’s Governor Wants to Arrest Anyone Smoking Marijuana on the Beach appeared first on The Rio Times.
Banco do Brasil Offers From R$20,000 to R$200,000 to Employees who Resign
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Banco do Brasil announced today an institutional reorganization for the transfer of employees between the several cities in which it holds branches. In addition, a Staff Adequacy Program (PAQ) has been established for public bank employees and will offer incentives ranging from R$20,000 (US$5,000) to R$200,000 for those who resign […] The post Banco do Brasil Offers From R$20,000 to R$200,000 to Employees who Resign appeared first on The Rio Times.
Risk of Death From Yellow Fever may be Detected Earlier
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A study developed by the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Emílio Ribas Institute has uncovered four factors that point to the risk of death in patients with yellow fever. Advanced age, elevated neutrophils (blood cells that are part of the innate immune system), increased AST liver enzyme, and increased viral […] The post Risk of Death From Yellow Fever may be Detected Earlier appeared first on The Rio Times.
NOW Is The Time To Demand 5G Wireless Health & Environmental Impact Studies At YOUR State Capitol Or Regret Not Doing It Later On
By Catherine J. Frompovich Sample state legislation establishing a commission to evaluate the environmental and health effects of the deployment of 5G wireless technology. If... more »
These SR-71 Blackbird Crew Members Tell All About Their Weirdest Missions
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Haggerty - http://www.af.mil/photos/media_search.asp?q=SR-71, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=783177] Fascinating. *BC encountered an engine inlet problem resulting in a series of uncontrollable “unstarts” and had to abort the mission, returning to Okinawa after just twenty minutes and still with 15,000 pounds of fuel. This was just the beginning of BC’s problems. Because he returned to Okinawa much earlier than expected, the crew responsible for maintaining the... more »
Say Good Bye, F-35: Japan's 6th Generation Fighter Might Be the Best Yet
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Asia* [image: By Hunini - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23245116] Here's why. *Later, a Japanese television feature in March 2018 revealed close-up footage of advanced high-thrust XF 9-1 turbofan engines and Active Electronically Scanned Array radars under development for the F-3 program. * Japan’s 2019 Mid-Term Defense review quietly revealed that after years of hesitation, Tokyo has decided to press ahead with development of its own domestically designed sixth-generation Mitsubishi F-3 air-superiority st... more »
Here's How China and America's Missiles in the South China Sea Stack Up
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* Who wins? *The U.S. Navy frequently sails warships through international waters near these fortified islands in order to assert its rights to navigate open waters. These "freedom-of-navigation operations," or FONOPs, often draw harsh condemnation from Beijing.* The Chinese military lobbed anti-ship ballistic missiles into the South China Sea in tests in early July 2019. The missile trials underscored Beijing’s increasing militarization of resource-rich waters on which several countries have conflicting claims. “The Chinese carried out the first te... more »
The Recent Japanese Elections Might Slow Down The US’ “Indo-Pacific” Strategy
Last month’s Japanese elections saw Prime Minister Abe’s ruling bloc lose its two-thirds parliamentary supermajority needed to change the country’s pacifist constitution, which could seriously slow down the US’ “Indo-Pacific” strategy, especially regarding the formation of an anti-Iranian naval coalition in the Gulf and the possible military expansion of the […]
Morrison moves to eliminate cash on instructions from IMF
THE Morrison government is attempting to sneak legislation through Parliament to virtually criminalise cash as part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) drive to bring in negative interest rates, allegedly to “fight recession”. Negative interest rates mean you pay the bank to hold your money, but cash in hand incurs no such charge. It means […]
The Demos’ Baltimore Race-Card Diversion
Trump blasts Cummings for bullying Border Patrol when his own Baltimore district is in shambles. ~ Thomas Gallatin ~ Once again, President Donald Trump lit another social-media firestorm on Saturday as he blasted Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) over his bullying behavior. “Rep, Elijah Cummings has been a brutal bully, shouting and screaming at the great […]
What will happen to Shayna Jack now?
Just In - 22 hours ago
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack is facing a possible four-year suspension, and a legal expert says that whether or not she proves her innocence in the wake of a positive drug test her career could be in tatters.
Transylvanian bodyguard puts unique bowling action on display in European Cricket League
Just In - 22 hours ago
Pavel Florin, a professional bodyguard who is the president of and player for a Romanian cricket club from the heart of Transylvania, wins plenty of fans with his bowling action, which he admits is "not beautiful".
What we learnt when we went plastic-free for a month (and what we couldn't live without)
When Chontelle Grecian took up the Plastic Free July challenge, she was looking for a simpler way of living. What she discovered was a way to save the household budget and have fun with the whole family.
SA to scrap mandatory dual diagnoses of autism to receive learning support
Autistic students have long needed two separate diagnoses before receiving extra help at school, but from October that will no longer be the case.
Full steam ahead for National Road Transport Hall of Fame Truckies' Reunion
The National Truckies' Reunion will go ahead this August, despite the National Road Transport Society being placed under the control of a statutory manager.
Listen to the moment police lied to Nicola Gobbo to convince her to inform on clients
The Lawyer X royal commission hears police lied to gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo in one of the first conversations she had as an informer, as one of her handlers reveals he first saw an opportunity to recruit her when she was "vulnerable" after a stroke.
New protest erupts in Hong Kong after 44 activists charged with rioting
Just In - 22 hours ago
After a night of protests that saw hundreds of people surround a police station chanting "free the martyrs", supporters have today rallied outside a Hong Kong court ahead of an appearance by more than 40 activists charged with rioting.
'It's a joke': Biosecurity insider slams slow response in war against fire ants
Fire ants are spreading into new areas across south-east Queensland according to a Biosecurity Queensland insider who says the war to eradicate the potential killers is all but lost, a claim vehemently denied by the man tasked with stopping the spread.
AFP hits back at media bosses pushing for press freedom changes
The Australian Federal Police wants federal politicians to reject efforts to strengthen press freedom, arguing it would undermine its ability to do its job.
SA family buys Red Centre station for almost $10 million
After three generations on the property, Mt Skinner Station north of Alice Springs has left family hands for the first time in its history.
President Trump C-Span Interview…
Last night President Trump gave a lengthy 26 minute interview to C-Span and journalist Steve Scully. [Full Video Here] Here’s some video excerpts from the interview: . . .
Flesh-eating bacteria claims another victim on another coast
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. As temperatures along the coastal waters of the U.S. get warmer, cases of flesh-eating bacteria continue to rise. The flesh-eating disease — medically known as necrotizing fasciitis — recently claimed a Florida woman’s life, who died just days after walking along a popular Gulf of Mexico beach near her […] The post Flesh-eating bacteria claims another victim on another coast appeared first on Health Nut News.
The World is Dedollarizing
What if tomorrow nobody but the United States would use the US-dollar? Every country, or society would use their own currency for internal and international trade, their own economy-based, non-fiat currency. It could be traditional currencies or new government controlled crypto-currencies, but a country’s own sovereign money. No longer the US-dollar. No longer the dollar’s … Continue reading The World is Dedollarizing →
Quote of the Day
“Mueller needs to go back to law school. In America’s judicial system, no prosecutors ever, ever conclude innocence. They only decide guilt. Americans are presumed innocent if not found guilty!” —Sen. Rand Paul
Watch the Syrian Army begin their new offensive in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) began a new offensive in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate after reversing all of the militant advances near the town of Al-Sqaylabiyeh. Under the cover of night, the Tiger Forces began the offensive by storming the farms located southwest of the town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army scores first advance after launching new offensive in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has scored their first advance since launching their new offensive in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their offensive last night when their troops stormed the western axis of Zakat from their positions at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Has the Ice in the Arctic Ever Melted Before?
QUESTION: Martin, Been reading you for years, starting when the SDNY wrongly jailed you and basically destroyed your constitutional rights, s/b a movie… what a great service you do for human kind…hope some of it sticks..lucky for all readers we have you for now to help us face the future,”thank you” !!! Our question concerns […]
Bolsonaro’s Controversies may Impact Congressional Voting and Investor Mood
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro squandered the Congressional recess period with a string of controversies, which could impact government interest votes in Congress and the mood of investors over the uncertainties that the presidential style may have on the future of his administration. This is an assessment of leaders and entrepreneurs heard […] The post Bolsonaro’s Controversies may Impact Congressional Voting and Investor Mood appeared first on The Rio Times.
SAL Market Gathers Authorial Products in São Paulo’s Parque da Cidade Mall
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The beginning of August will be punctuated by power and creativity in the Parque da Cidade Mall. Between the 1st and the 4th, the recently opened shopping mall will host the 1st SAL Market, a fully sustainable and authorial event bringing together small-scale art, fashion and design producers. And there’s more: […] The post SAL Market Gathers Authorial Products in São Paulo’s Parque da Cidade Mall appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Postal Workers Announce Strike Beginning Today
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Postal workers have announced a strike starting this Wednesday evening, July 31st. According to the National Federation of Workers of Mail and Telegraph Companies (FENTECT), the class held the last meeting planned in the calendar of negotiations with Brazil’s postal service Correios, in Brasília, on Tuesday morning, July 30th. According […] The post Brazil’s Postal Workers Announce Strike Beginning Today appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Lapa Neighborhood Hosts Market With Refugee and Immigrant Artists
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On August 3rd the first edition of the Mescla market will take place, bringing together exhibitors of handcrafted and sustainable products in fashion, accessories, and cosmetics, in addition to decorative items. The event features independent designers and also gives voice to refugee and immigrant artists, who will have an opportunity […] The post Rio’s Lapa Neighborhood Hosts Market With Refugee and Immigrant Artists appeared first on The Rio Times.
Market Expects a Further 0.25 Percentage Point Reduction in Brazil’s Interest Rate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The financial market expects a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the basic interest rate (Selic), this week. Currently, the Selic stands at 6.5 percent per year. On Tuesday, July 30th, and Wednesday, July 31st, the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) meets for the fifth time in the year to […] The post Market Expects a Further 0.25 Percentage Point Reduction in Brazil’s Interest Rate appeared first on The Rio Times.
MBL, Organizer of Rousseff Impeachment, Now Shunned by Other Right-Wing Groups
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A key organizer of the 2013 street protests, which eventually led to the impeachment of former president Dilma Rousseff, the MBL (Free Brazil Movement), is being shunned by other right-wing conservative groups, and now admits it was an error to support Bolsonaro in the second round of elections. “It was a […] The post MBL, Organizer of Rousseff Impeachment, Now Shunned by Other Right-Wing Groups appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Lukas Pfeil, Felipe Silveira, Thiago Alves and Paulinho Vicente (República) – The German sax player and composer Lukas Pfeil performs in São Paulo this Wednesday. Followed by a team […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 31, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
[image: Rio News, Brazil News] We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Jungle Free (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Jungle Free party invites you to dance all night long, with DJ Dudu Oliveira spinning the hottest pop rock hits. What’s more? There will […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, July 31, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
July 31st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #923
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Wednesday July 31st – 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 →
U.S. Will Once Again Waive Five Different Nuclear-Related Sanctions On Iran
The Iranian flag flutters in front the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria. (REUTERS/Lisi Niesner) *Washington Post*: *Trump administration will again waive nuclear sanctions on Iran* After an internal policy battle, the Trump administration is set to announce later this week that it will once again waive five different nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, preserving a key part of the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal. The decision will upset Iran hawks in Washington and be welcomed by Russia, China, European allies and the Iranian leadership. The iss... more »
Japan and US break new ground on free digital trade
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 Japanese and American trade negotiators have reached a broad agreement on the digital economy, in which digital products are tariff-free and businesses can host servers wherever they choose.
Gov't seeks labor law revisions for parliamentary ratification of key ILO conventions
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 South Korean government plans to seek a revision of labor laws in a way that will strengthen workers' right to organize as it pushes for a parliamentary ratification of key international labor standards.
Piyush Goyal not attending RCEP Beijing meet
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 The commerce and industries minister Piyush Goyal will not take part in the RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meeting at Beijing.
Are U.S. Intelligence Agencies 'Running Amok'?
*Reuters:** In new attack, Trump says U.S. intelligence agencies 'run amok'* WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his choice for the next U.S. spy chief as someone who could "rein in" intelligence agencies that "have run amok," fueling concerns Trump seeks assessments that support his own views. Trump's choice of Republican Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas as the next director of national intelligence, has been greeted with scant enthusiasm by his fellow Republicans and charges by former intelligence officials and Democrats that he ... more »
"The Ritual Of Our Existence..."
"This world belongs to the strong, my friend! The ritual of our existence is based on the strong getting stronger by devouring the weak. We must face up to this. No more than right that it should be this way. We must learn to accept it as a law of the natural world. The rabbits accept their role in the ritual and recognize the wolf is the strong. In defense, the rabbit becomes sly and frightened and elusive and he digs holes and hides when the wolf is about. And he endures, he goes on. He knows his place. He most certainly doesn't challenge the wolf to combat. Now, would that be wis... more »
“The Only Thing Necessary for Evil to Triumph Is…”
* “The Only Thing Necessary for Evil to Triumph Is…”* by Paul Rosenberg “I’m betting that most of my readers can complete this phrase. The problem is, it isn’t quite true. Edmund Burke, its supposed source, was a good man, but that doesn’t make the saying true. Here’s the complete passage, in the form most of us know: "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Yes, there is a time when good men and women must stand up for what’s right, even when it involves risk, but that moment comes only after evil has already been well established and is powerf... more »
Russia Tells NATO It Can Track Its F-35s (Is It True?)
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* [image: By Photo: Sgt Peter George/MOD, OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63521440] Really? *“If a China or a Russia or another adversary on the globe ever were to see an F-35 inside their airspace,” Goldfein said. “I would love to send them all messages with two words — ‘we’re here. “It’s not ‘I’m here,’” he said. “An F-35 will never be alone.”* In a move that would raise eyebrows even by Cold War standards of political saber-rattling, the Russian Embassy in Washington seemed to threaten America’s F-35 fighter with Vie... more »
Melbourne all-boys school offers spots to girls from closing Catholic college
Just In - 23 hours ago
Students in their final years of study at a Catholic girls school in Melbourne's inner-south are offered the chance to finish their VCE studies at a neighbouring boys school, after their college abruptly announces its closure.
SA family buys Red Centre station for almost $10 million
After three generations on the property, Mt Skinner Station north of Alice Springs has left family hands for the first time in its history.
Jason Saab is a glimpse of bright future after another dismal end to the Dragons season
St George Illawarra's season is all but over, but a sensational debut from young winger Jason Saab in the team's latest loss may be a sign of better things to come.
NBL reaches new free-to-air deal with SBS after Nine drops its coverage
Australian basketball finds a new home — and a lifeline — after Channel Nine opts out of its domestic coverage, with dozens of games to air on SBS under a new two-year deal.
Frydenberg and Liu hit with High Court challenge over election results
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and rookie MP Gladys Liu face a last-minute High Court challenge to their election victories, over claims Liberal Party posters in their electorates were designed to deceive voters.
If Paine's comeback story is the Hollywood blockbuster, Wade's is the gritty indie flick
The cricketing careers of Matthew Wade and Tim Paine have been entwined since they were kids playing together in a suburban backyard — after many twists and turns, their paths have crossed once again.
Lamborghini driver to fight dangerous driving charge after death of teenager
A driver whose Lamborghini fatally struck Adelaide teenager Sophia Naismith outside a Chinese restaurant is "remorseful for what has happened" but will plead not guilty, his lawyer says.
How unique music playlists are helping save water in the shower
How long do you spend in the shower? A Queensland utility group believe a four-minute song could be the key to keeping showers shorter and in turn save water.
'Not suitable for drinking': Couple left to drink and bathe in recycled water for eight years
An Adelaide couple has unknowingly consumed and bathed in recycled water from an Adelaide wastewater facility for eight years after a connection issue dating back to 2010 was discovered on their property.
The Labor stalwart and Liberal up and comer strike a curious pairing
A man notorious for being an ancient creature of Labor's socialist left is teaming up with someone Liberals reckon is Queensland's youthful answer to Margaret Thatcher, prompting political head scratching, writes political editor Andrew Probyn.
Cost of living edges higher with motorists bearing the brunt, but parents get childcare relief
A slight spike in inflation masks a divide between some big winners and losers, depending what you spend most of your money on, with borrowers also likely to have to wait longer for another interest rate cut.
'Be stuffed if I'm going to let it beat me': Brian from Burnie is fighting for the health of Aussie blokes
Brian Britt has prostate cancer and he and his mates have slugged it out through the Tasmania winter to raise money and awareness for the cancer which he says is 'just as important' as other cancers.
'Keep checking those beaches': Message in a bottle author's heartfelt reply
The author of a 50-year-old message in a bottle, which was recently found washed up on a remote SA beach, resorts to more modern means to express his delight at the discovery to its finder.
'I could be dead': Man says he helped Canadian fugitives before realising who they were
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Local man Tommy Ste-Croix says he helped two men remove their bogged car from a muddy field in the Alberta city of Cold Lake, 1,400km to the west of Gillam, two days before they were declared as murder suspects.
Is The World Coming To An End?
*Shit-eating grins* Early yesterday, the *NY Times* published a piece Trump's Choice Of A Partisan For Top Intelligence Post Rattles Critics. Zzzzzzzzz. Wake me up if any Republicans other than Susan Collins votes NO. In fact, wake me if she does. The *Times* asserts the job of director of national intelligence "is supposed to be perhaps the most nonpartisan job in Washington and the Señor Trumpanzee "has selected one of the fiercest political warriors in the capital," right-wing crackpot John Ratcliffe (Rep Rat for short), who's from a godforsaken, rat-infested hellhole where Texas... more »
The U.S. Navy Can't Get Munitions Onto The Deck Of Its Newest Aircraft Carrier
Sailors on the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Julio Martinez Martinez *CNN:* *U.S. Navy's new $13B aircraft carrier can't fight * (CNN)The $13-billion USS Gerald R. Ford is already two years behind schedule, and the U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier is facing more delays after the Pentagon's top weapons tester concluded the ship is still not ready for combat despite expectations it would be delivered to the fleet this September. According to a June 2... more »
A New DNI, etc.
*Document Classification * It's not supposed to be a remedy for embarrassing and often illegal activities. But it's used that way all too often. Dan Coats, former Director of National Intelligence, and successor to the infinitely weak and corrupt General James Clapper used classification that way and stonewalled legitimate information requests dealing with the Russia Hoax and the coup to take down President Trump. Coats' replacement has been announced as Rep. John Ratcliffe and the likes of former CIA Director John Brennan are not amused. He reflects on Hillary's projection that 'i... more »
Eat Butter and Coconut Oil and Drink Whole Milk For Mental Clarity
For good brain health, eat your butter and coconut oil, and drink whole milk, eat full fat cheeses. Continue reading →
(Baltimore) Maryland is for crabs
“Research by Princeton Policy Advisors’ Steven Kopits reveals that Baltimore has long had a higher murder rate than the most crime-ridden nations of Central America, where thousands of migrants flee from every year.” click here “Carson, who practiced neurosurgery … Continue reading →
every step up the mountain there is a price to be paid
1) * I *had to walk alone to follow Mark Prophet....And every step up the mountain there is a price to be paid. -Messenger E C Prophet: *In My Own Words, 2009, see * *http://books.google.com/books?id=TJOMnoNOxJMC&pg=PA227&dq=clare+prophet+price+mountain&hl=en&sa=X&ei=mbzsT8r0A4yCqQGfifnsCA&ved=0CGkQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q&f=false* *……………………………………………………………………………………………* 2) *Precious* ones, the adoration of the Mother has ever been at the fount of the ministry of Christ. But the split in Christendom has come about not because of error in the later Church but because of the destructio...more »
Someone Installed See-Saws At The US-Mexico Border So Kids Can Play Together
In a fluorescent and joyous show of unity across the border, a set of bright pink seesaws were installed between the United States and Mexico allowing children on either side of the border to bop up and down together along the divide. The seesaws, anchored to the fence separating the two countries, were designed by […] The post Someone Installed See-Saws At The US-Mexico Border So Kids Can Play Together appeared first on Health Nut News.
Woman, 39, dies from infections linked to tick bite she got over 10 years ago
Carly Ellis loved to travel. In 2008, on one of her many adventures, she was bitten by a tick while in Australia. The bite was the beginning of an illness that plagued her for the rest of her life. Ellis, 39, spent eight years in and out of the hospital with sepsis, meningitis, and pneumonia. […] The post Woman, 39, dies from infections linked to tick bite she got over 10 years ago appeared first on Health Nut News.
Five Reasons English Speakers Struggle to Learn Foreign Languages
With language, where there’s a will, there is always a way.
Did U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders Say Baltimore Was Like a ‘Third World Country’?
Like U.S. President Donald Trump, Sanders criticized living conditions in Baltimore (in 2015), just in a different context.
Will Shake Up at IAEA Impact Iran?
By Tony Cartalucci International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Yukiya Amano’s passing has stirred up suspicion and further tensions amid US-Iranian tensions. Amano was 72... more »
Disturbing New Report Reveals How Many Environmental Activists Are Murdered Each Week
By Julia Conley The fight to protect land, homes, livelihoods, and wildlife from destructive, pollution-causing industries turned deadly for more than 160 environmental defenders in... more »
NY Labor Institute Published “Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs): A Training Workbook for Working People” in 1990. Maybe Because They Didn’t Want Sick Employees.
By B.N. Frank Many Americans aren’t aware that Electromagnetic Sensitivity has a long history and has been a federally recognized disability since 2002. It was... more »
Lou Dobbs Interviews Former Acting AG Matt Whitaker…
Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker appears with Lou Dobbs to discuss ongoing issues in/around the DOJ and FBI. Matt Whitaker notes the corrupt members of the FBI/DOJ who have left the institution; but stops short of criticizing current FBI … Continue reading →
Ukranian jet shoots down MH17 killing 27 Australians, not a Russian missile
by Alex Bruce, US correspondent It’s been 5 years since Malaysia Air Flight 17, flying en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in eastern Ukraine, in the deadliest airliner shootdown in history, killing all 298 people onboard. I don’t know anyone who bought the official explanation of what happened to this flight, so I […]
LNP set to ban cash to allow forfeiture of bank accounts when economy crashes
from CEC, Melbourne The fight against “bail-in” is on! The Morrison government has released for consultation a new law that bans cash transactions over $10,000. The pretext for this law is to crack down on money laundering and tax evasion in the “black economy”. This is a shameless lie! The formal recommendation to ban cash […]
U.S. And South Korea: North Korea Fires 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
*CNN:* *North Korea launches more projectiles, US and South Korean officials say* Seoul (CNN)North Korea on Wednesday launched yet another round of projectiles, US and South Korean officials confirmed. "North Korea launched multiple projectiles in the early morning from around Hodo Peninsula in South Hamgyong Province," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) told CNN, adding that it was on the alert for further launches. "Our military is tracking and watching the related movement in preparation to additional launches, and is maintaining readiness posture." *Read more* .... *M... more »
On Nobody, Somebody, and Busybody
The “nobodies” of the world join philosophical or political movements with the hope of becoming “somebody,” but after a few years in the movement most of them mutate into "brainwashed busybodies” who pester others with their imbecilic philosophical and political opinions. The busybodies have nothing useful to say but they insist on saying it.
Segregation Climbs for Latinx Elementary School Students
Latinx elementary school students, especially the children of immigrant parents, are increasingly segregated, according to a new study.
Research: Fathers Linked to Culturally Different Views of Infidelity, Jealousy
A recently published study stepped outside of typically studied societies to gather cross-cultural views on infidelity and jealousy, and it revealed something about the father factor.
Comets and Catastrophes
The Thunderbolts team have posted another timely Space News, this time on cometary impacts on the Earth. Enjoy.
Putin says, “Leave elections alone? Kiss my asset!”
From HUFFPOST: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday fired back at critics who accused him of being a “Russian asset” after he blocked legislation last week that would have strengthened U.S. election security. Original comic book cover (Click … Continue reading →
Tulsi Gabbard Tells Tucker Why She is Suing Google
Fox News Published on Jul 29, 2019 2020 presidential hopeful Rep. Tulsi Gabbard accuses search giant Google of censoring her message when it briefly suspended her campaign advertising account following the first Democratic presidential debate. end
Central Banks Will Unleash Inflation and Gold is Headed Above $5,000 Says Peter Schiff
Kitco NEWS Published on Jul 30, 2019 Longer-term, gold prices are headed much higher than current levels and could even go to $5,000 an ounce, this according to Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital. “I do think that this is the beginning of the breakout of the consolidation that we’ve been in for the …
Things Are About To Get Bad w/ Mario Innecco
SilverDoctors Published on Jul 30, 2019 Today’s guest, Mario Innecco, shares his thoughts on how the economy is going to get really bad once central banks start quantitative easing again. During the interview Mario shined some light on the recent appointment of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a lot more. end
Silver Breakout Price, Fundamental Value… Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM TRADING, INC. Streamed live 5 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/silve… Question 1. Rob P: if you take a hefty profit from selling real estate, where would you park your profits until it’s time to get back in? Gold? Silver? Too risky to keep in the bank. Question 2. Brad R: If …
US Trying to Fulfill Fantasy of Global Control with Help from Israel, Saudi Arabia: Analyst
Press TV Published on Jul 30, 2019 The United States is using all in its power to fulfill its longtime policy of exerting political, economic and military control over the world using Saudi Arabia and Israel as its helping hands, says an American political analyst. end
Israeli Deadly Force Against Palestinian Civilians
Israeli Deadly Force Against Palestinian Civilians by Stephen Lendman, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ For over half a century, Occupied Palestine has been and remains a deadly undeclared free fire war zone. Time and again, Israeli forces gun down Palestinians engaged in peaceful demonstrations threatening no one. – Gazans under more than 12 years of politically motivated/suffocating blockade endured …
Report: Israel Launched Two Attacks on Iranian Targets in Iraq in July
War mongering, trouble maker: Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit! War propaganda! Who is attacking who? – Report: Israel Launched Two Attacks on Iranian Targets in Iraq in July by TZVI JOFFRE, ANNA AHRONHEIM, https://www.jpost.com/ According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, Israel attacked a base in Ashraf, Iraq northeast of Baghdad on Sunday, targeting Iranian advisers and a …
IRGC Clip Shows Iranian Navy Warning UK Warship ‘Not to Interfere in Its Mission’
Press TV Published on Jul 29, 2019 You’re ordered not to interfere in my operation…don’t put your life in danger: IRGC patrol boat to UK Navy warship. end
Top Rabbi in Israel: We Must Build the Third Temple
Top Rabbi in Israel: We Must Build the Third Temple by David Sidman, https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/ … The former Rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem and one of the leading rabbis in Israel today said in an interview: “we must do everything in our power to build the Temple”. – Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl is an Israeli …
US Supporting Riyadh to Commit Mass Murder: Former US Diplomat
US Supporting Riyadh to Commit Mass Murder: Former US Diplomat by https://www.presstv.com/ Former US diplomat Michael Springmann says the United States continues to support Saudi Arabia in its war on Yemen despite the humanitarian catastrophe there. end
‘This Is The Endgame’: Instagram Users Vent After Site Culls Meme-Posting Accounts
Conservative, Christian, pro Trump … sites all being culled to prepare for the 2020 POTUS election. – ‘This Is The Endgame’: Instagram Users Vent After Site Culls Meme-Posting Accounts by https://www.rt.com/ Instagram has suspended scores of popular ‘meme’ accounts that collectively have tens of millions of followers, during a mass purge of the platform. The …
“United States” to Imperial America: Our Hidden Empire
Empire Files Published on Jul 28, 2019 Keep Empire Files independent and ad-free: https://www.patreon.com/empirefiles The global expanse of US military bases is well-known; but it’s actual territorial empire is largely hidden. The true map of America is not taught in our schools. Abby Martin interviews history Professor Daniel Immerwahr about his new book, ‘How To …
MintCast Interviews Doug Valentine, Author of The Phoenix Program and The CIA as Organized Crime
MintCast Interviews Doug Valentine, Author of The Phoenix Program and The CIA as Organized Crime by Whitney Webb, https://www.mintpressnews.com/ Douglas Valentine joins the MintCast to discuss his extensive work investigating CIA covert operations and current CIA efforts to undermine independent media. – MintCast co-host Whitney Webb interviews author, investigative journalist and poet Douglas Valentine about …
Google Insider, Greg Coppola, Talks Political Bias at Google On Tucker Carlson
Project Veritas Published on Jul 29, 2019 This video was clipped from the July 26, 2019 program of Tucker Carlson Tonight on the FOX News Channel. end
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