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Hunt on for pair who stopped car on motorway before attempting to hijack two vehicles
Gold Coast police are searching for a man and woman after they stopped their car in the middle of the Pacific Motorway before attempting to hijack two vehicles.
Malaysian women angry after being blocked by Border Force official at Kuala Lumpur airport
Australia's High Commissioner to Malaysia publicly responds to criticism of the country's immigration practices after a group of Malaysian women were blocked from flying by an Australian official at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Buried in a bathtub: The story of the girl who 'haunts' this remote island
Lydia Gow died more than 100 years ago on a remote island lighthouse. Her body was shipped to the mainland in a bathtub, but some say she never left.
Better than the Glock 19? These 5 Guns Might Just Do the Trick.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Sorry, Glock. *The 1911 series of pistols, invented by legendary arms designer John Moses Browning, have been in continuous production for more than one hundred years. The patent for the original 1911 design ran out a long time ago, and most of today’s gun manufacturers produce their own version of the 1911A1. The Dan Wesson Guardian is a variation on the Colt Commander, a slightly smaller and more compact version of what is now termed a “full-size” 1911A1.* Among Glock’s large and varied lineup, one pistol is held up more than any other as the “id... more »
What Made Russia Scramble 50 Percent of Its Stealth Fighter Fleet?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * A drill? Something else? *On the one hand, Putin’s heightened personal involvement signals just how heavily invested the Kremlin has become in the Su-57’s commercial success. But on the other, Putin’s willingness to tie his personal reputation to Russia’s fifth-generation flagship fighter may speak to his growing confidence in its long-term viability.* Several weeks ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s IL-96-300PU presidential plane was flanked by no less than six Su-57 stealth fighter jets while en route to the 929th Chkalov State Flight-Test C... more »
China vs. America: J-20 Stealth Fighter vs. F-15 Eagle (Who Wins?)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * This will be tough battle. *At closer ranges the F-15J may have the advantage. The J-20 is reportedly underpowered, at least for now, while the F-15J has an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio. The F-15 family of aircraft are renowned as unparalleled dogfighters and could be able to use the Eagle’s superior thrust and excellent maneuverability to gain a positional advantage.* As tensions between China and Japan have increased, there have been more encounters between Chinese and Japanese military aircraft. People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Su-27... more »
Russia Wanted to Build Lots of Battleships and Aircraft Carriers. So What Happened?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * 5 Russian weapons of war that never made it past the drawing board. *Designed to hit Mach 3, with a service ceiling of around 70,000’, the T-4 resembled the B-70 visually, and in capability. However, because the organization of airpower in the Soviet Union differed from that of the United States, T-4s were also considered for tactical missions, such as reconnaissance and the delivery of anti-ship missiles. The idea of a T-4 carrying Kh-22 anti-ship missiles is very scary indeed. * For nearly seven decades, the defense-industrial complex of the Sovi... more »
Tank War: America's M1 Abrams Tank vs. Russia's New T-14 Armata (Who Wins?)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Fire! *In terms of conventional armor, the Armata is still believed to be a slightly less well protected than an M1A2 Abrams or Leopard 2 judging by its weight of around fifty to sixty tons. (For comparison, an M1 weighs seventy tons). A maximum thickness of 1200mm to 1400mm RHA equivalent versus HEAT warheads has been claimed in Russian sources for the ceramic armor plates. That seems effective against the TOW-2A’s 900 millimeters of RHA penetration, but there’s no telling how even the armor protection is across the turret and hull—(there’s some specula... more »
"The Paradox of Our Time"
Dr. Bob Moorehead, "The Paradox of Our Time"
"Sometimes..."
"Sometimes you believe a thing that isn't true because in the world you wish to live in, it would be true." - Robert Brault
Survey shows slight drop in consumers’ concerns about food safety in UK
Public concern about food safety in the United Kingdom has declined based on results of a survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Results released from May this year show 41 percent of respondents were concerned about food safety in U.K. restaurants, pubs, cafes and takeaways and 37 percent had concern about food safety in shops... Continue Reading
Austerity Has Made People Less Prepared for a No Deal Brexit
The government says it's preparing for a Brexit crash out. But ten years of spending cuts have made the people of Britain intensely vulnerable to economic shock.
Policeman appears to hit Indigenous woman in Charters Towers in video posted on social media
The Queensland Ethical Standards Command will review an incident after a "disturbing" video emerged showing a police officer appearing to strike a woman several times in the face.
Prison authorities investigate purported letter from George Pell
Victoria's Department of Justice is investigating after a letter apparently written by the jailed Cardinal to his supporters is posted to social media.
Business Council warns enterprise bargaining agreements need to be 'unscrambled'
The Business Council of Australia says enterprise bargaining agreements have become "Downton Abbey-sized laundry lists" and need to be "unscrambled" to lift productivity and wages growth, but Labor says the Government should rule the suggested changes out straight away.
Dogs knock off Tigers, Eels pip Knights to close in on top four
The Bulldogs held on to beat the Wests Tigers at the Olympic stadium, after the Dragons broke their losing streak with a win over the Titans and the Eels pipped the Knights.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 9th August 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
The Truth About Gun Control and Racism
Ken Blackwell · Aug. 9, 2019 America’s founders understood that the right to own firearms — the right to use effectual force to defend oneself, one’s family, one’s neighborhood, one’s nation—was the difference between a mere subject and a free, independent, equal citizen. The United States was designed to enjoy a government of, by, and for […]
Liberals (Leftists-Socialists)* Try to Derail Census Case With Fake News
Hans von Spakovsky ~ Some liberals are terrified that the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to reinstate a citizenship question on the census. Why? Because they do not want accurate information about the number of noncitizens living in the United States. Their latest ploy is an attempt to “improperly derail” the […]
Mobility And Maginot Lines: China Hysteria Down Under
The blinkered security establishment is standard fare in politics. From Washington to Manila, we hear of terrors and concerns which tend to more spectral than not. Legitimate concerns such as catastrophic environmental failure, or a nuclear accident, are treated with a sigh, its warners doomsday advocates rather than reasoned citizens. […]
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: AUGUST 10, 2018
So there I was happy to have my post up and ready to go before dinner this evening. I come in to post it and find the entire thing gone. So I will now attempt to repost everything, but all the commentary is gone and I can only attempt to replace what I remember. Cusses. First world problem so no real complaints. Some pretty good material this week. Needless to say, guns and shootings are a major topic, as is Baltimore. But there are a lot of bases covered here. Tomorrow is my Grandson's first birthday. I would be shot if I posted his photo so take it from me, he is just a lovely l... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* As the graphic I'm using for tonight's meme shows, the sales of video games have nothing to do with gun violence. It's a simple compare and contrast exercise. As one traitorous nutball $enate Majority Leader would say, "Case Closed." And, in this case, it actually is. Since Sunday, our Neo-Nazi President and his staff, his advisors at FOX "News," and the rest of the Republican Party loon and goon universe have been going overboard in their twisting themselves into the ground trying to redirect the blame for the El Paso shooting away from their years of advocating white s... more »
Bleak Financial Outlook for US Fracking Industry
The poor economics of fracking may finally be coming home to roost.
China’s ‘Rare Earth’ Threat to US Economy
RT America Published on Aug 9, 2019 From cell phones to stealth missiles, technology relies on ‘rare earth’ minerals and China dominates 85 percent of the world’s production. Now that supply is threatened by President Donald Trump’s trade war. News With Rick Sanchez correspondent Michelle Greenstein has the story. end
China Accuses US Of “Gangster Logic” For Defending Meetings With HK Independence Activists
What is happening in Hong Kong is a CIA color revolution. Hong Kong is being used to subvert and undermine China. The idea that Hong Kongers should support USA-CIA in a conflict with China is highly questionable. I am not saying China is the good guy. Hong Kongers have every right to PEACEFUL protests. But …
US Seeking to Tear Syria Apart with Illegal Military Presence: Analyst
Press TV Published on Aug 8, 2019 The US military, with the assistance of Israel, Saudi Arabia and terrorist groups in the Middle East, is seeking to tear Syria apart, as it maintains its illegal presence in the war-torn country, a former US Senate candidate says. “The United States [military] presence in Syria is totally …
Iran Says Reserves Right to Counter Israel in Persian Gulf
Press TV Published on Aug 9, 2019 Iran has slammed an Israeli plan to join the US-led naval coalition in the Persian Gulf. Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi said Israel’s presence in the strategic area is a clear threat to Iran’s security and territorial integrity. He warned the move will cause tensions and instability, and …
Iran: Israel Involvement in Gulf Naval Coalition Will Have ‘Disastrous Consequences’
USA – Zionist ‘666’ Israel: “We know! We think so too! That’s the plan! Heheh!” – Iran: Israel Involvement in Gulf Naval Coalition Will Have ‘Disastrous Consequences’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Iran’s Defence Minister has warned that if there is any involvement by Israel in the formation of a naval coalition led by the United States (US) …
China to Rescue Venezuela Defying US
RT America Published on Aug 8, 2019 China has agreed to bail out and repair Venezuelan oil refiners in exchange for oil and fuel. The move would complicate the US economic blockade on Venezuela, and easy fuel shortages in the country. RT America’s Sara Montes De Oca joins Scottie Nell Hughes with the details. end
Protect Your Money Before It’s Too Late | Rob Kirby
Reluctant Preppers You’ve been warned. You’re enjoying the rising tide that’s lifted your IRA, 401-K, and home valuation... You know you’re at risk… You know you’re riding on a bubble… You’ve told yourself you’ll take some steps to deal with it… Some day… Pretty soon… But you’ve gotten too busy… And on the news, and …
War on Iran Will Expose Israel to Full-Scale Threat: IRGC Chief
War on Iran Will Expose Israel to Full-Scale Threat: IRGC Chief by https://www.presstv.com/ The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States is not interested in waging war on Iran since it knows that any such confrontation would expose the Israeli regime to “full-scale threat.” – Major General Hossein Salami …
US Struggles to Gather Allies for Maritime Operation in Persian Gulf
How to ignite WW3 101. Get all nations to send their warships to the Persian Gulf. Get them to attack one another. Easiest way: Get western allies to hijack/commandeer a ship carrying Iranian oil to China. – RT Published on Aug 9, 2019 Trump has accused the French president of sending mixed signals to Iran …
Federal Revenue Finds R$1.2 Billion in Corporate Tax Evasion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Federal Treasury reported today, August 9th, in Brasília, that it has initiated one more stage of the Tax Net Project of the Legal Entity actions. The main focus is the failure to collect Corporate Income Tax and Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL). The total evidence of evasion found […] The post Federal Revenue Finds R$1.2 Billion in Corporate Tax Evasion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Judge Decides: Transgender Women are Included in the Crime of Feminicide
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Third Criminal Panel of the Federal District Court of Justice (TDJFT) rejected an appeal and sustained as attempted feminicide a crime committed against a transgender woman. The decision was unanimous. When analyzing the case, Judge Waldir Leôncio Lopes Júnior considered that “the attribution of feminicide was due to the […] The post Judge Decides: Transgender Women are Included in the Crime of Feminicide appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro to Link Financial Activities Control Council With the Central Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro advocated linking the Financial Activities Control Council (COAF) to the Central Bank, in order to prevent the body from suffering political pressure. The statement was made today, August 9th, in the morning, when the president was leaving the Palácio do Alvorada. The administrative reform of President Jair […] The post Bolsonaro to Link Financial Activities Control Council With the Central Bank appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Says Northeast is Brazil’s Greatest Defaulter, Against Treasury Data
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro argued, on August 2nd, that the low level of financing granted by Caixa to the Brazilian Northeast States was due to the region’s higher default rate. “The municipalities of the Northeast are the most defaulting, and Caixa needs guarantees to be able to lend,” he said. UOL […] The post Bolsonaro Says Northeast is Brazil’s Greatest Defaulter, Against Treasury Data appeared first on The Rio Times.
Survey Alerts to Alcohol Abuse in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The rate of alcohol consumption in Brazil is more alarming than the use of illegal substances, according to the Third National Survey on Drug Use by the Brazilian Population, published by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ). The survey found that more than half of Brazil’s population aged between 12 and […] The post Survey Alerts to Alcohol Abuse in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Drugs From Backyard Labs Increase the Risks for Users
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – ‘TopCat,’ ‘N-Bomb,’ ‘Smile,’ ‘K2,’ and ‘Quad.’ Ecstasy and generic acid, synthetic marijuana, artificial heroin and a myriad of stimulants and hallucinogens that most people have never heard of. In recent years, the life of synthetic drug users in Brazil (and in the world) has become a more dangerous Russian roulette […] The post New Drugs From Backyard Labs Increase the Risks for Users appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Huawei Plant is Announced for São Paulo
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced this Friday, August 9th, the installation of a Huawei plant in the state of São Paulo in 2021. The city has not yet been determined and should be disclosed in the coming months. The investment amounts to US$800 million (R$3.2 billion) over the […] The post New Huawei Plant is Announced for São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Once When We Were Free”
*“Once When We Were Free”* By Jon Rappoport "We’re so much more sensible now. We don’t live our lives as much as we arrange them and organize them. B follows A. D follows C. We take our medicine and our shots because the doctor says so. We’re careful, because accidents happen. We don’t say what’s on our minds a lot of the time, because other people might pass that on, and who knows? We might get into trouble. But once upon a time, when we were young, we were free. We didn’t take any shots and when we got sick we recovered. We were stronger than kids are now. We didn’t ask for much... more »
"The Essential Thing..."
"The most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well." - Pierre de Courbertin
“When You're Living in the Past”
*“When You're Living in the Past”* by Karen Ann Kennedy “Do you spend a lot of time reminiscing about the past? If the answer is yes, that's okay. Thinking fondly about the past and looking back at the way things used to be isn't a bad thing until it is. There is a difference between thinking about the past and living in it. Sometimes we live in the past because it's familiar- we know what happened; there are no surprises. Think about why you watch your reruns of your favorite old sitcoms over and over again. This is what happens when we live in the past. We choose to live there be... more »
Bear Falls on Northern California Patrol Car
They probably don't train people for this at the Sheriff's Academy.
‘Hidden’ NOAA temperature data reveals that 6 of the last 9 months were below normal in the USA – and NOAA can’t even get June right
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Anthony Watts at Watts Up With That A review of state-of-the-art climate data tells a different story than what NOAA tells the public. While media outlets scream “hottest ever” for the world in June and July (it’s summer) and opportunistic climate crusaders use those headlines to push the idea of…
UK’s Ten Warmest Years–What The BBC Forgot To Tell You!
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Robin Guenier/Philip Bratby ? Matt McGrath’s ten warmest years (complete with gratuitous image of sunbathers and reference to Cambridge’s record temperature): ? The top 10 warmest years on record in the UK have all occurred since 2002, a new analysis…
CG2 and Ex Post Picking
Originally posted on Climate Audit: Jul 31, 2019: Noticed this as an unpublished draft from 2014. Not sure why I didn’t publish at the time. Neukom, lead author of PAGES (2019) was coauthor of Gergis’ papers. One of the longest-standing Climate Audit controversies has been about the bias introduced into reconstructions that use ex post…
For Most Of The Last 10,000 Years, Greenland Ice Sheet Was Smaller Than Today
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood Melting Greenland ice sheet update! From No Tricks: A new paper (Axford et al., 2019) reveals NW Greenland’s “outlet glaciers were smaller than today from ~9.4 to 0.2 ka BP” (9,400 to 200 years before 1950), and that “most of the…
Throwing cold water on extreme heat hype
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t bisto52 ? The founder of AccuWeather throws cold water on extreme heat hype: A story came to my attention recently that merited comment. It appeared in London’s The Telegraph, and was headlined, “Give heat waves names so people take them…
Today’s Arctic Ice Precedented 150 years Ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: This map from the Canadian Ice Service shows sea ice conditions in the western part of High Arctic islands on Sept. 8, 2018. The dark blue shows a low concentration (less than 10 per cent) of ice, while white shows a high concentration (100 per cent). At this time of…
Not predicted: more sea ice than average in southern-most Arctic first week of August
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Polar bear habitat update for the first week of August 2019 shows there is still more sea ice than average in Hudson Bay, the southern-most area of continuous habitation for this species. That certainly wasn’t part of the predictions of doom, especially since freeze-up in that region for the last two…
July Land and Sea Temps Cooler After June Bump
Originally posted on Science Matters: With apologies to Paul Revere, this post is on the lookout for cooler weather with an eye on both the Land and the Sea. UAH has updated their tlt (temperatures in lower troposphere) dataset for July. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude…
Don't Tell Anyone, But Israel Has Nuclear Weapons
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * And we can tell you all about them. *As a state that possesses nuclear weapons but refuses to acknowledge that fact, Israel in the long run is making it more difficult to accomplish the “zero nukes” paradigm. Yet Israel is ultimately correct: the problems that are killing tens of thousands of people in the Middle East every year and driving millions from their homes have nothing to do with Israel’s nuclear arsenal or nukes in general. Instead, they are spurned on by the Arab world’s incredible dysfunction: sectarian conflict, incompetent and br... more »
See This B-52 Bomber? It's 55 Years Old and Has Been on 201 Missions
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] How can that be? Early in the morning of Jan. 5, the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) and the 96th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit (EAMU) launched their 201st sortie, breaking the record for the highest B-52H Stratofortress “sortie streak” during a flight supporting Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). The first U.S. Air Force (USAF) B-52H was introduced to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) fleet in May of 1961. The B-52H is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capa... more »
August 10th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #933
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 →
Saturday August 10th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
Russians rush to buy iodine after blast causes radiation spike: reports https://t.co/ItBoJbFtFb pic.twitter.com/LbvVR6QdVx — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 10, 2019 North Korea fires two missiles into the sea after Trump letter https://t.co/JAUDFrtyyh — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 9, 2019 Chinese reports on U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong 'have gone from irresponsible to dangerous': State Department https://t.co/KjjOnvdw95 pic.twitter.com/ZQCIEGzTN7 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 10, 2019 US duties of 25 percent on Chinese goods not yet facing tariffs would slow ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Protesters, right, fight with a group of men wielding wooden poles on a street during an anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong. China warned on 6 August that it will be "only a matter of time" before it punishes those behind the two months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, which have increasingly devolved into violent clashes with law enforcement. © AP Photo *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 3-9 August *(Sputnik).
Experts Believe That The Russian Blast Involved A Nuclear-Powered Missile
FILE PHOTO © Facebook / Rosatom Global *Reuters:* *U.S.-based experts suspect Russia blast involved nuclear-powered missile* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.-based nuclear experts said on Friday they suspected an accidental blast and radiation release in northern Russia this week occurred during the testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile vaunted by President Vladimir Putin last year. The Russian Ministry of Defense, quoted by state-run news outlets, said that two people died and six were injured on Thursday in an explosion of what it called a liquid propellant rocket engine. No d... more »
HSBC
I've been dealing with travel for the sake of the stork and my daughter, all the while suffering with kidney stones and a lot of blood left on puddles along Interstate 10. But the blog must go on. This is the latest information coming out of Hong Kong: Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) holdings recently replaced their CEO after he was charged with secretly conspiring with the United States to transfer funds from the US to the resistance in Hong Kong. The action was led by China Ping An (insurance company), a major shareholder. The Chinese believe that once the fund... more »
Mortuary monitors admit to taking photos of dead footballer Emiliano Sala
Two workers from a CCTV firm plead guilty to accessing graphic mortuary footage, later circulated on social media, of the body of the late Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, who was killed in a plane crash.
African wildlife rangers fight fire with fire in the battle with poachers
Australian fire experts team up with African rangers to protect wildlife and habitat by combating fires lit by poachers and criminals.
Families urged to stay away as suspected flu outbreak puts nursing home in lockdown
Visitors are being urged to stay away from Tasmania's Glenview aged care facility, where the chief executive says some residents with flu-like symptoms have been quarantined.
Cats, Lions strengthen top two claim, Bulldogs humiliate Bombers
Massive wins for Geelong and Brisbane over North Melbourne and Gold Coast respectively have them closing in on a top two finish, while the Bombers are completely dismantled by the Bulldogs.
Residents on alert after fire warning issued for NSW mid-north coast
Emergency services are keeping a close watch on large blazes at Middle Creek Road, Kangaroo Creek north of Coffs Harbour, and at Verges Creek north of Crescent Head in northern NSW, after residents were warned to seek shelter.
Brain Scans Reveal How Badly Emotional Abuse Damages Kids
Experts have long been aware that our childhood experiences play a part in cognitive development. To what degree, however, has not always been understood. Trauma inflicted on a child, whether physical or emotional, has lasting effects that can actually be seen on brain scans. Historically, emotional trauma hasn’t received the same airtime that physical trauma […] The post Brain Scans Reveal How Badly Emotional Abuse Damages Kids appeared first on Health Nut News.
Because It Is Friday…
Some humor Blast From The Past... Continue reading →
80 Days…
On May 23rd, 2019, President Donald Trump gave U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr full authority to review and release all of the classified material hidden by the DOJ, FBI, State Department, CIA, FISA Court, and aggregate intelligence apparatus. Eighty days … Continue reading →
Missing For 52 Years, Air Force Fighter Pilot Killed In Action In The Vietnam War Returns Home To North Texas
*CNN:* *Southwest pilot flew his Vietnam veteran father's remains back to the place where he last saw him 52 years ago* Bryan Knight was 5 years old when he said goodbye to his father at an airport in Dallas, Texas, just before he was sent off to the Vietnam War. That was the last time he saw his father. A few months later, US Air Force Maj. Roy A. Knight Jr., 36, went missing in action on May 19, 1967. The pilot was leading a flight of two A-1E Skyraider aircraft on a strike mission over northern Laos when his aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. *Read more* .... *Mo... more »
Should We Re-Examine The Right To Vote?
I recall a high school teacher of mine-- at James Madison High School, the same Brooklyn high school where Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bernie Sanders, Cousin Brucie, Chris Rock, Chuck Schumer and Carol King went-- telling me-- or maybe the whole class-- that democracy pretty much sucked... but was better than any alternative system of government. I can't count the number of times I've seen a Trump voter talking, when I've had to bite my tongue rather than go down a path that leads to... these morons shouldn't be allowed to vote. Should someone insisting the word is flat be able to vote?... more »
Paul Findley, longtime advocate for Palestinian human rights, dies at 98
Former Congressman Paul Findley (R-IL) was a forefather of the movement for justice for Palestinians, speaking and writing on the issue for almost half a century. He penned the first exposé on the Israel Lobby, "They Dare to Speak Out," about how Israel Americans who had spoken out about Palestine were pushed out by Israel partisans from positions in Congress, the media, academia, and elsewhere. (Contains documentary of his life.) The post Paul Findley, longtime advocate for Palestinian human rights, dies at 98 appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
U.S. Ambassador To Germany Tells Berlin To Spend More On Defense Or We'll Move U.S. Troops To Poland
Poland meets its 2% of GDP spending obligation towards NATO. Germany does not. We would welcome American troops in Germany to come to Poland. — Georgette Mosbacher (@USAmbPoland) August 8, 2019 *DW: **US threatens to withdraw troops from Germany* The US says it might pull out some troops from Germany amid rifts over a naval mission in the Persian Gulf and defense spending. The remarks from the US ambassador come ahead of two presidential trips to Europe. The United States is considering withdrawing some of the US troops stationed in Germany, with Poland mooted as a possible new de... more »
Is China Anticipating A Global Collapse?
*Michael Snyder, End Of The American Dream*: *Is China Hoarding Food, Gold And Other Commodities In Anticipation Of A Global Collapse?* Does China believe that we are on the verge of a major global crisis? The communist Chinese government has always been very big into planning, and it appears that they have decided that now is the time to hoard food, gold and other commodities. Of course in recent days the fact that China is completely cutting off U.S. agricultural imports has made headlines all over the globe, but at the same time China is dramatically increasing the amount of foo... more »
The Best from Smith & Wesson: Top 5 Guns
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * Smith's best of the best. *The Smith & Wesson Model 29 was one of the first revolvers chambered for the powerful .44 Magnum round. A blued, six cylinder revolver with wooden grips and a classic style, the Model 29 became particularly popular after its use in the “Dirty Harry” series of films. The Model 29 is an all-steel handgun with heft, all the better to soak up the punishing level of recoil a user experiences when fired. * Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest, and most storied names in American firearms. Founded in the 1800s, the company specia... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “The Mountain”
Ludovico Einaudi, “The Mountain”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This is the mess that is left when a star explodes. The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova seen in 1054 AD, is filled with mysterious filaments. The filaments are not only tremendously complex, but appear to have less mass than expelled in the original supernova and a higher speed than expected from a free explosion. *Click image for larger size.* The above image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, is presented in three colors chosen for scientific interest. The Crab Nebula spans about 10 light-years. In the nebula's very center lies a pulsar: a neutron star as massive as the... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Spark of Life”
*“The Spark of Life”* by Chet Raymo In a previous post I quoted Teilhard de Chardin referring to the discovery of electromagnetic waves as a "prodigious biological event." A biological event? What could he mean? The universe was awash with electromagnetic waves long before life appeared on Earth, or anywhere else in the universe. The cosmic microwave background radiation- the residue of the big bang- is electromagnetic. Starlight is an electromagnetic wave. You can "discover" electromagnetic waves by opening your eyes. Of course, what Teilhard referred to was the conscious control... more »
"Hell: Exothermic or Endothermic?"
* "Hell: Exothermic or Endothermic?"* by Jonathan Turley "This answer to a college chemistry exam was sent to me recently and restores my faith in the new generation of college students. The answer was purportedly in response to the bonus question on a University of Arizona chemistry midterm: “Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?” Here is the student’s answer: First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate at which they are leaving, which is unlikely. I think... more »
"Our Passions..."
"Our passions are not too strong, they are too weak. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis
"Three Things..."
“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special. I just got one last thing... I urge all of you, all of you, to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have.” -... more »
The Poet: Charles Bukowski, “Roll the Dice”
*“Roll the Dice”* "if you’re going to try, go all the way. otherwise, don’t even start. if you’re going to try, go all the way. this could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, jobs and maybe your mind. go all the way. it could mean not eating for 3 or 4 days. it could mean freezing on a park bench. it could mean jail, it could mean derision, mockery, isolation. isolation is the gift, all the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. and you’ll do it despite rejection and the worst odds and it will be better than anything else you can imagine. if yo... more »
"The ChoiceOf Achilles..."
"Suppose that we are wise enough to learn and know - and yet not wise enough to control our learning and knowledge, so that we use it to destroy ourselves? Even if that is so, knowledge remains better than ignorance. It is better to know - even if the knowledge endures only for the moment that comes before destruction - than to gain eternal life at the price of a dull and swinish lack of comprehension of a universe that swirls unseen before us in all its wonder. That was the choice of Achilles, and it is mine, too." - Isaac Asimov
Trump receives 'really beautiful letter' from Kim before North Korea fires more missiles into sea
Saturday's launch comes shortly after US President Donald Trump said he had received a "very beautiful letter" from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
'Civil war' comes to a head as Tennis NSW head survives vote
The head of Tennis NSW survives a no-confidence vote at an extraordinary meeting of members, sparked by long-running tensions within the Australian tennis community over its handling of historical sexual abuse allegations.
This couple used to live the nightmare of family violence — now they're helping others
Katrina Francis and Alphonse Balacky are living proof that people can change. After suffering shocking abuse from Alphonse, Katrina now works with her partner to help men in Broome break the cycle of domestic violence.
15-metre 'helter skelter' slide constructed inside Norwich Cathedral
The structure will be housed in the building for 10 days in August giving visitors a rare chance to get close-up views of its medieval roof, a fun experience and — those behind the idea hope — a chance to think differently about the building, life and God.
'Nora, mummy's here': Voice recording of missing teenager's mum used in jungle search
Malaysian rescuers step up their search for a 15-year-old London girl who vanished from a nature resort six days ago, playing voice recordings of her mother as they comb the hilly forest terrain.
Teen dies after crashing stolen ute on the Gold Coast
Police say the 18-year-old man lost control of the vehicle at Southport after an alleged crime spree, causing it to roll several times.
Victoria's little penguins — cute, famous and in need of the perfect woolly jumper
Little penguins can be susceptible to oil spills and when that happens they head to Phillip Island to get clean again, but not before being fitted out with special "rehabilitation jumpers".
Man survives grizzly bear attack by stabbing it in neck
A Canadian cyclist narrowly escapes the jaws of a grizzly bear after stabbing it in the neck with a pocket knife gifted to him by his father, before riding seven kilometres to safety.
England selectors dump Moeen Ali after nightmare Ashes opening
England selectors lose faith in all-rounder Moeen Ali after his tough time at Edgbaston, bringing left-armer Jack Leach and paceman Jofra Archer into the squad for the Lord's Ashes Test.
Blackout hits Britain, causing commuter chaos
Train travel grinds to a halt and Friday afternoon rush-hour traffic banks up after power generator issues cause outages across large parts of Britain.
Cancer patients 'showbag' is seen as a big hug from the community
A care package for people diagnosed with cancer could be rolled out nationally after its success in a regional community.
How To Avoid Being Called A Russian Agent Online
The always reliable NBC News has published an important and informative article titled “Russia-linked Twitter accounts promoted ‘doxxing’ over racial tension videos”, which uses fearless investigative insinuations and cutting-edge vagueness to inform readers that viral videos of Americans being racist are essentially a Russian fabrication. […]
Under Threat of Legislation, Sony, Microsoft And Nintendo Agree To Force Loot Box Odds Disclosure
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony will soon require video games sold on their platforms to disclose the odds for paid loot boxes. The move hopes to squash claims that loot boxes exploit online gambling. If you’re like me, you’re probably asking yourself, “what is a loot box?” Wikipedia has this to say: loot box (also called […] The post Under Threat of Legislation, Sony, Microsoft And Nintendo Agree To Force Loot Box Odds Disclosure appeared first on Health Nut News.
More sea ice than average for first week of August in southern-most Arctic
“A shorter ice-free season than we’ve seen for decades.” Let me repeat that! “A shorter ice-free season than we’ve seen for decades.” ________ “Polar bear habitat update for the first week of August 2019 shows there is still more sea ice than average in Hudson Bay, the southern-most area of continuous habitation for this species.” ... Read moreMore sea ice than average for first week of August in southern-most Arctic The post More sea ice than average for first week of August in southern-most Arctic appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record-breaking cold across European Russia
Record cold across many different entire regions. In the Pushkin Mountains (Pskov Region) the thermometer dropped to +6°C, the previous record of +7.4°C was observed fifty years ago. Sukhinichi (Kaluga Region) also a new record of cold +4.5°C, the previous +8.1°C, which lasted 50 years. In Bryansk, the new absolute minimum temperature for October 5 ... Read moreRecord-breaking cold across European Russia The post Record-breaking cold across European Russia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Blizzard headed for Victoria’s Alpine region
A severe weather warning has been issued for Victoria with bitter colds, damaging winds, rain and potentially large falls of snow in the alps. 6 August 2019 – Snow in Victoria’s Alpine region could fall as low as 500m above sea level by Friday morning “It looks as though there will be at least half ... Read moreBlizzard headed for Victoria’s Alpine region The post Blizzard headed for Victoria’s Alpine region appeared first on Ice Age Now.
In Defense of Nationalism
The intellectuals are debunking and decrying nationalism, but I believe that, in the present state of the world, nationalism is the only force that stands between civilization and chaos. I believe that nationalism will prove to be a decisive factor in cultural and economic revival. If you take out the nationalist forces, then the political space becomes a monopoly of the corrupt and authoritarian liberals and leftists who want to impose their vision of a perfect society or utopia on everyone. But you can’t create a utopia without having a totalitarian system of governance—you can’t ... more »
Milford Sound 1080 drop: what you need to consider regarding the drinking water – an update
The NZ authorities do not practice the precautionary principle with the spreading of 1080 poison. In fact they are now legally allowed to drop it into your waterways without the previously required consents, even though the manufacturer’s warning says take care not to drop it into the waterways. Whilst they continue to claim it is … Continue reading Milford Sound 1080 drop: what you need to consider regarding the drinking water – an update →
Deep History of Ihumātao: The Colonial BNZ Connection
From snoopman.net.nz The Bank of New Zealand brokered finance of £3 million from the Imperial Government to escalate the New Zealand Wars. With a chronic case of ‘terrible twos’, the BNZ also bankrolled the Colonial Government’s overdraft while war was waged on Māori in the Waikato, the Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Whanganui. Dispatch from … Continue reading Deep History of Ihumātao: The Colonial BNZ Connection →
In 1789 Marie Antoinette said 'let them eat cake.' In 2019, the Reserve Bank tells us to eat 'cheap money.’
*A piece of excrement called Adrian Orr* *[pic of Herald hard copy]* Many savers live off their savings. In order to maintain their capital, many -- older, retired folk, especially -- live off the interest on their savings. Mr. Adrian Orr has just told all those people, every single one of them, to get stuffed. Mr. Adrian Orr is the governor of the New Zealand Reserve Bank. This makes him, by virtue of the Official Cash Rate, which he dictates, the person who sets the level of New Zealand's interest rates. Without any special inflationary pressure on him (controlling which purpor... more »
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