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Poll: Majority Of Britons Support 'Brexit By Any Means'
A ComRes poll found 54% of the public agree that the Prime Minister (pictured at a Number 10 reception on Monday) 'needs to deliver Brexit by any means *Reuters*:* Majority of Britons support 'Brexit by any means' - poll* LONDON (Reuters) - A majority of Britons believe Prime Minister Boris Johnson must take Britain out of the European Union “by any means”, even if that involves suspending parliament, an opinion poll conducted for the Daily Telegraph said on Monday. Johnson has promised to lead Britain out of the EU on Oct. 31 regardless of whether he manages to secure an exit de... more »
'Unable to look in the mirror': Paedophile teacher sentenced for abusing boy at camp
A retired teacher in his 70s receives a suspended jail sentence for the sexual assault of a boy during a week-long school excursion almost 40 years ago.
'Sorcerer's treasure trove' of lucky charms and fertility amulets found in Pompeii's ruins
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The artefacts include dozens of good luck charms, including miniature penises and a small skull figurine, used to invoke fortune and fertility and for protection against bad luck.
Adani beware: coal is on the road to becoming completely uninsurable
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Links between greenhouse gas and climate change are now undeniable and insurance companies getting nervous and starting to refuse cover for coal mines. Withdrawal of insurance has potential to make coal mining and coal-fired power stations unsustainable, writes John Quiggin.
Boy who stole hearts of ABC Radio Adelaide listeners on the mend
Twelve-year-old Adrian McGee, who spoke on live radio just minutes before undergoing brain surgery, says he feels like a celebrity after being inundated by wellwishers.
Israel Folau to get his day in court in February, as date set for unfair dismissal trial
Israel Folau's multi-million-dollar legal battle against Rugby Australia is set to go to trial in February next year, but his lawyer says an apology would go a long way towards resolving the dispute.
What turned two Canadian teens into killers? Their victims' families may never know
One of the biggest manhunts in Canadian history ended with two suicides in dense forest, and Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod's motive for taking three lives may have died with them.
Drink driver loses new car hours after collecting it as police hand out almost 500 fines
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An Adelaide man has his brand-new car impounded after driving it just 29 kilometres, with police reporting him for drink driving. It comes as police handed out almost 500 fines during a week-long traffic operation.
Journalists treated like criminals who receive 'stolen goods', ABC boss says
The heads of the country's major media organisations give evidence at an inquiry into press freedom — each expressing concerns about the restrictions on journalists to keep those in power accountable.
Cut out 'Wagyu, shiraz and caviar' to afford a home loan, judge rules in Westpac case
The Federal Court dismisses ASIC's responsible lending case against Westpac, saving the bank from a potential multi-billion-dollar penalty and the financial sector from further scrutiny over its home lending standards.
Hong Kong airport protest leaves Australians among thousands trapped in transit
Thousands of passengers, including dozens of Australians, have found themselves stranded in transit in the wake of mass protests that culminated in the complete shutdown of all flights from Hong Kong international airport.
How to spot a fake review: You're probably worse at it than you realise
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Ever relied on an online review to make a purchasing decision? How do you know it was actually genuine? Chances are you can't spot the difference.
You can make your enquiries to the Public Security Bureau
*V. **Vetrov* lived in France for five years, beginning in 1965 when posted there as a Line X officer working for the KGB's 'Directorate T', which specialized in obtaining information about advanced science and technology from western countries. While there he befriended Jacques Prévost, an engineer working with Thomson-CSF. At the end of 1980, he contacted Prévost, by then working in Russia, who operated as a liaison to the French DST and offered his services to the West.[4]etrolived in France for five years, beginning in 1965 when posted there as a Line X officer working for ... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Uno”
Deuter, “Uno”
The hardest problem in public policy
Scott Alexander is one of my favorite bloggers, combining deep insight with fair-minded analysis. This and this are a couple examples that I really enjoyed. A recent post discussing a policy of universal basic income (UBI) is less convincing: About 40 million Americans live below the poverty line, which is $12,000 for an individual and […] The post The hardest problem in public policy appeared first on Econlib.
Cash In Stock Market Profits, Buy Gold & Silver And Wait It Out | Marc Faber
SilverDoctors Published on Aug 12, 2019 The #StockMarketCrash will end badly for everybody. #MarcFaber says now is the time to cash in your profits, diversify into other assets such as #gold & #silver, and wait it out. Marc Faber returns to Silver Doctors for a hard hitting interview you surely won’t want to miss. Some …
Most Massive Gold Accumulation Since the Great Depression | Wayne Jett
Reluctant Preppers Published on Aug 12, 2019 Wayne Jett, author of “The Fruits of Graft, Great Depressions Then and Now,” and founder of ClassicalCapital.com, returns to Reluctant Preppers to answer your viewer questions! Jett also weighs in on his recent article, “FDR BOUGHT MORE GOLD ANNUALLY Than All Central Banks Combined Now!” http://classicalcapital.com/FDR_Bough… end
Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine is Not History – It’s Still Happening
Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing in Palestine is Not History – It’s Still Happening by Ben White, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ What’s happening across the West Bank and East Jerusalem is not merely military occupation – Speculation over the White House’s “Middle East peace plan” continues to dominate media coverage of Israel and the Palestinians, the latest example coming with …
IRGC: Israel Persian Gulf Presence Ignites Conflict
Press TV Published on Aug 12, 2019 The navy commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps warns that presence of Israel in the Persian Gulf could ignite a conflict. end
Iran’s Zarif: US Arms Sales Turning Persian Gulf into ‘Tinderbox’
Press TV Published on Aug 12, 2019 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned against an arms race in the Middle East, saying the United States has turned the Persian Gulf region into a “tinderbox ready to blow up” by selling weaponry to certain regional countries. Zarif, who is on an official visit to …
News Media’s ‘Both Sides’ Framing Distorts Events in Israel’s Favor
News Media’s ‘Both Sides’ Framing Distorts Events in Israel’s Favor by Greg Shupak, https://mondoweiss.net/ News media coverage routinely frames Palestine-Israel as a story of two sides deserving more or less equal portions of blame for the absence of peace and of Israelis and Palestinians experiencing comparable pain as a result. I call this approach …
China to Launch Gov’t-Backed Digital Currency
RT America Published on Aug 12, 2019 China’s central bank is reportedly on the verge of launching a national digital currency. Investigative Journalist Ben Swann joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the implications. He argues that at some point every country will have its own digital currency. And that there’s “nothing attractive” about such currencies …
Iran’s Navy Chief Warns Any Israeli Presence in Gulf could ‘Spark War’
Iran’s Navy Chief Warns Any Israeli Presence in Gulf could ‘Spark War’ by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers – The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy, Alireza Tangsiri, warned Sunday that “any illegitimate …
Hong Kong: A City On Edge | Insight | Full Episode
CNA Published on Jul 23, 2019 What really lies at the core of the widespread opposition against Hong Kong’s extradition bill? The extradition bill was intended to allow criminal suspects from Hong Kong to be extradited to other countries, including mainland China, to stand trial. But the introduction of the bill in Parliament has triggered …
Fake It Till You Make It… Or at Least Till Hong Kong Protest Becomes FAKE
RT Published on Aug 12, 2019 Some 10 weeks after protests first began over a since-suspended extradition bill, Hong Kong continues to be a city in turmoil. Running battles between police and protesters are again dominating the news. end
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Releasing Its Own Cryptocurrency – Reports
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Releasing Its Own Cryptocurrency – Reports by https://sputniknews.com/ With Facebook pushing to create its own coin, Libra, the Chinese authorities are also entering the game. After several years of reported research amid the world’s bitcoin craze, China could become one of the first major economies to release its own cryptocurrency. …
Hair-Trigger Nuclear Alert Over Kashmir
Hair-Trigger Nuclear Alert Over Kashmir by Eric Margolis, https://ericmargolis.com/ Two of the world’s most important powers, India and Pakistan, are locked into an extremely dangerous confrontation over the bitterly disputed Himalayan mountain state of Kashmir. Both are nuclear armed. – Kashmir has been a flashpoint since Imperial Britain divided India in 1947. India and Pakistan …
Woman Grabs U.S. Flag from HK Protesters: ‘You People Mess Up Society’
CGTN Published on Aug 10, 2019 Several thousand rioters thronged into Hong Kong International Airport on Friday and disrupted travelers. A woman got attacked by rioters as she tried to take a U.S. flag from them. “You are Chinese. You are Hong Kong residents. You should love that place and mustn’t mess it up,” said …
This Will Be Our Next 10,000% Gain Investment… And It’s Not Crypto
Jackpot: Why Silver is the Money of Gentlemen [VIDEO] by Jeff Berwick, https://dollarvigilante.com/ This may come as surprising to some, but you need to know that our next 10,000% gain investment might not be a cryptocurrency. When it comes to acquiring assets and being prepared for economic collapse, there’s no silver bullet. Any wise investor …
São Paulo Nightlife for Tuesday, August 13, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Mooca in Dub (Mooca) – A free-entrance party for dub lovers happens every Tuesday in Mooca. From 10 PM to 4 AM, prepare for a blast of Jamaican music […] The post São Paulo Nightlife for Tuesday, August 13, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former AAG Matt Whitaker – Epstein’s Custodial Suicide is “Fishy”…
Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker appears on Fox News with Lou Dobbs to discuss immigration judges and a unionization ruling. However, when the discussion turned to Jeffrey Epstein, even AAG Whitaker said common sense tells us something about this … Continue reading →
Facebook confirms ‘news tab’ being launched in US as it seeks media partners to license content
Facebook confirmed late last week that it plans to launch a news tab to deliver “trustworthy news” to the social network’s users. The service will begin this fall. The tab would give news high priority on Facebook, along with its core features like the News Feed, Messenger and Watch. The confirmation follows a report in […] The post Facebook confirms ‘news tab’ being launched in US as it seeks media partners to license content appeared first on Health Nut News.
Something Huge Seems to Have Happened Around Area 51 Over the Weekend
By Tyler Durden It looks as though something big was taking place around Area 51 over the weekend, according to “fragmented reports from various sources” compiled... more »
On “Chosen People” and Their Utopia
Most cultures are grounded in the ideas of “chosen people” and “utopia,” but from where do these ideas come from? The ancient philosophers and politicians were the inventors of these ideas. They invented the myth of “chosen people” and “utopia” to motivate their people into dedicating their lives to the cause of achieving certain political and cultural goals. Once people are convinced that they are “god’s chosen ones,” and that they are destined to reach the “heavenly utopia,” then they will make great efforts and face all kinds of risks and hardships for the achievement of any goal.... more »
U.S. - Taliban Talks End Without A Deal
*Al Jazeera: **US-Taliban talks end without deal, both sides to consult* Two sides have been negotiating in Doha for agreement that would see the US withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. The latest round of talks between the Taliban and the United States has ended without any signs of reaching a peace deal for Afghanistan, as both sides said they would consult their leaderships on the next steps. The eighth round of talks, which began in Qatar's capital on August 3 and focused on technical details, ended in the early hours of Monday. Neither side provided details of the outcome o... more »
"May You..."
"May you find serenity and tranquility in a world you may not always understand. May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. May a kind word, a reassuring touch, and a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them. May the teachings of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them. R... more »
"Now Remember..:
“Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you’re not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. ‘Cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live nor win. That’s just the way it is.” – “The Outlaw Josey Wales”
"For Nothing Is Fixed..."
"One must say Yes to life, and embrace it wherever it is found - and it is found in terrible places. For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock. Generations do not cease to be born, and we are responsible to them because we are the only witnesses they have. The sea rises, the light fails, lovers cling to each other, and children cling to us. The moment we cease to hold each other, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out." - James Baldwin
“88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life”
*“88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life”* by David Cain "In the early days of this blog I published what I thought was a throwaway post, entitled “88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life”. It was nothing but 88 sweeping aphorisms I had collected as they occurred to me, delivered with a bit of snark. But it was a huge hit and still brings new people to Raptitude. Today I can’t bear to look at it. It’s just too preachy. But I understand the appeal. It’s fun to throw down an aphorism, and ask yourself if you really believe it. Here’s what I’ve learned (I think) in the seven ... more »
"You Pretend..."
"That life. This life. It looks as if you can have both. I mean, they're both right there, one on top of the other, and it looks as if they'll blend. But they never will. So, you take this thing. You take this thing you want, and you put it in a box and you close the lid. You can let your fingers trace the cracks, the places where the light gets in, the dark gets out, but the lid stays on. You don't look inside. You don't look at this thing you want so much, because you Can. Not. Have. It. So there's this box, you know, with the thing inside, and you could throw it away or shoot it... more »
The Poet: T.S. Eliot, “The Hollow Men”
*“The Hollow Men”* “We are the hollow men. We are the stuffed men Leaning together, Headpiece filled with straw. Alas! Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaningless As wind in dry grass, Or rats' feet over broken glass In our dry cellar. Shape without form, shade without color, Paralyzed force, gesture without motion; Those who have crossed With direct eyes, to death's other Kingdom Remember us- if at all- not as lost Violent souls, but only As the hollow men, The stuffed men. *II* Eyes I dare not meet in dreams In death's dream kingdom... These do not appear: T... more »
"As Good A Time As any..."
“It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any.” – Hugh Laurie Who lied and promised you you have "later"? - CP
See Ya THAAD: Aegis Ashore Is Up and Running in Romania (And Russia Is Angry)
*David Axe* *Security, * Aegis Ashore is a land-based version of the U.S. Navy’s SM-3 missile-interceptor. The Missile Defense Agency by way of NATO operates Aegis Ashore sites in Poland and Romania. The sites help to defend Europe and the United States from limited missile strikes by a Middle East power such as Iran. Russia thinks it has a much more sinister purpose. A key NATO missile-defense site in Romania on Aug. 9, 2019 completed a three-month upgrade process that had forced operators to take the system offline. To fill the resulting gap in coverage, the U.S. Army in May ... more »
Russia Has a Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile. Yes, You Read That Right.
*David Axe* *Security, * And there is a problem: A reactor that powers one of these weapons might have created “possibly one of the worst nuclear accidents in the region since Chernobyl.” A mysterious explosion at Russia’s Nenoksa Missile Test Site on Aug. 8, 2019 killed at least seven people and caused a radiation spike that sent everyday Russians hurrying to pharmacies to buy anti-radiation pills. The explosion reportedly involved a small nuclear reactor that powers a new kind of long-range cruise missile. “United States intelligence officials have said they suspect the blast ... more »
The Assyrian and the Tyranny of Untempered Justice
Assyrian International News Agency - 2 hours ago
Jimmy Al-Daoud is dead. An Iraqi refugee and Chaldean Christian whose family fled to Detroit when he was less than a year old, Al-Daoud was deported in June and died on the streets of Baghdad.
Beijing Warns Of 'Signs Of Terrorism' In Hong Kong
*SCMP:* *Beijing warns of ‘signs of terrorism’ in violent unrest in Hong Kong* * China’s top policy office on the city reiterates support for police, saying a ‘critical moment’ has been reached * Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office also vows to crack down on violent crime with ‘iron fist’ Beijing on Monday warned that escalating violence by anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, especially against the police, was showing “signs of terrorism” and reiterated its support for the city’s force to take resolute action to crack down on “rioters”. Yang Guang, a spokesman for the Hong ... more »
Is Texas Going the Way of California?
[image: is-texas-going-the-way-of-california] If Texas becomes the new California, the Republicans are in trouble in 2020 — and beyond.
Epstein again
So why didn’t Barr be so diligent about the Concentration Camp kids dying, (and they still are) as he does Epstein? Does one have to be a Rich White Man to be important to Trump and his legion of skunks, weasels and vile serpents (like Barr)? Seems to me it’s an advanced case of All... more »
I think the kid was borrowed, bought or stolen
President Trump & First Lady Face Backlash for Photo with Baby Orphaned in El Paso Shooting awww… they look so precious holding the kid WHOSE PARENTS WERE MURDERED BY A NEO-NOT-SEE WHO WAS FOLLOWING THE TRUMP DOCTRINE…
Media and USGS biologist sensationalize recent report of a polar bear encounter in Alaska
Originally posted on polarbearscience: It’s been a slow summer for polar bear news to hype, so we shouldn’t be surprised that a local report that polar bears this summer have descended on the town of Kaktovik, Alaska one week earlier than 2017 has morphed into an international story that makes a 2016 research report sound…
How the Turkish Government Exploits Social Media Removal Requests to Silence Criticism
By Arzu Geybullayeva On August 4, the Ankara Criminal Court of Peace issued an order to withhold four Twitter accounts in Turkey. The order affects the... more »
Relish, not rabbit terrine, 'most likely' cause of MCG gastro outbreak
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A Victorian Health Department investigation into a gastro outbreak at the MCG on Anzac Day finds the "most likely" cause was the relish served alongside a rabbit, chicken and pork terrine.
Fatal plane crash report flags concerns over Angel Flight accident rate
Analysis by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) finds community service flights conducted by charity Angel Flight Australia have a fatal accident rate more than seven times higher than other private flights.
Girl, 9, dies after she and twin sister fall into river near where two boys had drowned
Police say a group of children were playing at Townsville's Ross River Park when the twin girls from the Congo went into the water near a place where two brothers, aged three and five, died in February.
Norway mosque shooting suspect appears in court with two black eyes
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The man suspected of shooting at people inside a Norwegian mosque and of killing his Chinese-born stepsister, appears in court with black eyes and wounds on his face and neck.
Westpac wins out over ASIC on responsible home lending case
The Federal Court dismisses ASIC's responsible lending case against Westpac, saving the bank from a potential multi-billion-dollar penalty and the financial sector from further scrutiny over its home lending standards.
Betting apps are crafting personalised texts and it's making us take more risks
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Australian sports fans are bombarded with gambling advertising but, increasingly, even their smartphones are fair game for wagering operators. With a significant proportion of Australians estimated to experience gambling-related harm each year, we need to consider the risks, writes Dr Alex Russell.
These two men are helping the world's seafarers find their feet on WA's south coast
Meet Fred Lochowicz and Frank Roe, two men from Esperance who help international seafarers navigate their time onshore 364 days a year.
Russia buries nuclear scientists killed during botched weapons test, but radiation fears remain
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Russia's top nuclear official pays tribute to five "national heroes" killed in what US experts suspect was the botched test of a new missile, and an incident linked to a radiation spike.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Introduce Donald and Melania Trump?
The claim that the disgraced financier was responsible for the Trumps' initial rendezvous came from Epstein himself.
Missing Dentures Found Stuck in Throat 8 Days After Surgery
How it happened isn’t exactly clear, but a half-dozen previous cases have been documented of dentures going astray as surgical patients were put to sleep.
Did AG Barr Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s Prison Before His Apparent Suicide?
The claim comes from someone whose stated expertise on the topic is that in 1992 he repeatedly visited the same prison Epstein would be held in before the latter died in 2019.
"The Economic Singularity"
*"The Economic Singularity"* by Monetary Metals "We have recently written several essays about the fallacious concept of Gross Domestic Product. Among GDP’s several fatal flaws, it goes up when capital is converted to consumer goods, when seed corn is served at the feast. So we proposed - and originally dismissed - the idea of a national balance sheet. It’s easy (conceptually) to add up all the assets and the liabilities. But the problem is that the falling interest rate pushes up asset prices. Even if one booked assets at their original acquisition prices, that does not solve the ... more »
Another Day Of Protests In Hong Kong -- News Updates August 12, 2019
*SCMP:** Hong Kong protesters cripple airport as Beijing raises stakes with ‘terrorism’ warning* * Thousands bring Hong Kong International Airport grinding to a halt, leaving 180 flights cancelled and travellers stranded * Police play down Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office’s terrorism comments and say they will treat situation like a ‘violent protest’ Thousands of anti-government protesters crippled Hong Kong International Airport on Monday and forced the cancellation of all flights in an unprecedented disruption, even as Beijing raised the stakes by warning that escalating prote... more »
Federal Judge Completely Rejects DOJ Argument – Orders ‘Archey Declarations’ (Descriptions of Comey Memos)Released…
A U.S. District Judge has rejected the DOJ and FBI motion to block the release of the Archey Declarations (descriptions of Comey memos). [Background Here] In a strongly worded ruling (full pdf below) released moments ago, Federal Judge James Boasberg … Continue reading →
Judge Overturns 5G Deregulation Court Case – FCC Still Wants to Install It Everywhere Despite Increasing Opposition and No Proof It’s Safe
By B.N. Frank The Federal Communications Commission is not a health or environmental agency. Its role is to protect the public by regulating the Telecom... more »
*C*heat Street
From Newsweek: Another week, another sex scandal: Word broke late yesterday that former GOP Rep. Chip Pickering is the latest politico in trouble for allegedly cheating on his wife. Pickering’s now-estranged wife, Leisha, has filed suit against his alleged mistress, whom she says busted up their marriage and ruined her husband’s political career. […] What’s … Continue reading *C*heat Street
It's On: Nate McMurray Is Challenging Indicted Trump Crony Chris Collins In Western New York
On Saturday, Nate McMurray wrote, "Today I am officially declaring my candidacy in New York’s 27th congressional district. In some ways it seems like I never stopped. I continue to travel across Western New York meeting with good people; listening and learning." Nate's 2018 race against the ineffective, criminally indicted incumbent-- Chris Collins-- was not supported by the DCCC and yet Collins wound up doing better than many of the candidates the DCCC wasted millions of dollars on. It was one of the closest finishes in the country-- and in a blood-red R+11 district where Trump h... more »
FBI Agents Raid Jeffrey Epstein’s “Pedophile Island”
By Elias Marat Accused child sex trafficker and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s private island was the subject of a major FBI raid Monday that was... more »
Minister cautions Huawei against “heavying” NZ government
Minister cautions Huawei against “heavying” NZ government Now this is interesting … remember the takoha (gifts) we had from Huawei to Labour members not so long ago? (It’s what corporations do of course) … EWR A must read/watch on 5G! This is a military grade weapon already used for crowd control & already tested in … Continue reading Minister cautions Huawei against “heavying” NZ government →
Merck Continues to Make Hundreds of Millions on Measles Vaccine – 58% Increase After 2019 Measles “Outbreak”
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://healthimpactnews.com/2019/merck-continues-to-make-hundreds-of-millions-on-measles-vaccine-58-increase-after-2019-measles-outbreak/
Killing Free Speech in France, Germany and on the Internet, by Judith Bergman
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: France and Germany are even farther along killing free speech than the US. From Judith Bergman at gatestoneinstitute.org: In early July, France’s National Assembly adopted a draft bill designed to curtail online hate speech. The draft bill gives social media platforms 24 hours to remove “hateful content” or risk…
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 8/12/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market 8/12/19: There Is Now *Panic* In The Debt/Bond Market" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
No link between climate change and drought
“…as far as the climate scientists know there is no link between climate change and drought.” click here
Musical Interlude: David Gates, "Suite, Clouds & Rain"
David Gates, "Suite, Clouds & Rain"
Meet three of Tasmania's female Aboriginal elders
Earning the title 'Aunty' in Indigenous culture is not just about family and getting older. Three Tasmanian women share their stories about cultural survival and their hopes for the future.
Bullets sprayed at police car as officers take shelter in McDonald's
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Three people are arrested after a police car was shot at then rammed as officers took shelter in a McDonald's restaurant, in what an Assistant Commissioner says is part of a "worrying trend" of violence towards police.
Her husband tried to kill her. He's spent 14 years in a psychiatric facility. She just wants to be believed
The man Naponi married tried to kill her — more than once. Even after he was finally taken to a psychiatric hospital, Naponi faced another battle: convincing her community to believe her story.
'It's a matter of urgency': Dwindling water supply in remote Indigenous community
The largest remote Aboriginal community in Central Australia is rapidly running out of drinking water but it is just one of many communities in the region that have been struggling with finite groundwater supplies for many years.
Airnorth's future in doubt as competitor signals move into Northern Territory routes
Regional airline operator Rex says it has knocked back an offer to purchase its beleaguered, US-owned competitor Airnorth, leaving the Northern Territory carrier's future up in the air.
'Justin Langer has another thing coming': Archer warns Australia not to underestimate him
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Australia coach Justin Langer says his team plans to wear Jofra Archer down if the 24-year-old is picked to make his debut in the second Ashes Test at Lord's, but the English seamer hit back against suggestions he was under-prepared for the five-day game.
ASX to fall sharply as Argentinian stocks lose half their value, Wall St slides
Australian shares are likely to open sharply lower after Wall Street tumbled over the intensifying Hong Kong protests, fears of the US-China trade war sparking a recession and Argentina's plunging stock and currency markets.
Why this Perth woman swapped a house on five acres for an 80-square-metre 'micro lot'
Perth residents have traditionally preferred urban sprawl, with big houses on big blocks, but advocates hope to turn attitudes on living small around.
Live: NSW Now: Man bites police officer, car plunges off bridge
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *A NSW police officer is left with bite marks after an attack by a man who also swallowed a balloon, while divers resume their search for a car that crashed into the Hawkesbury River last night.
Teen fugitives evaded Canadian manhunt for days before taking their own lives, police say
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Canadian police confirm that the two bodies found in northern Manitoba last week are those of the teenagers suspected of having killed a Sydney man and his American girlfriend.
Uber-style buses, more parking could improve commuting in Adelaide, researchers say
Adelaide needs to rethink public transport feeder services to overcome a "spatial mismatch" that hinders usage, a report has found.
Hong Kong airport protest leaves Australians among thousands trapped in transit
Thousands of passengers, including dozens of Australians, have found themselves stranded in transit in the wake of mass protests that culminated in the complete shutdown of all flights from Hong Kong international airport.
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Unspeakable beauty and unimaginable bedlam can be found together in the Trifid Nebula. Also known as M20, this photogenic nebula is visible with good binoculars towards the constellation of Sagittarius. The energetic processes of star formation create not only the colors but the chaos. The red-glowing gas results from high-energy starlight striking interstellar hydrogen gas. *Click image for larger size.* The dark dust filaments that lace M20 were created in the atmospheres of cool giant stars and in the debris from supernovae explosions. Which bright young stars light up the blue ... more »
The 5G Crisis: Awareness & Accountability Summit is Online and FREE
You may have heard of 5G, it stands for fifth-generation cellular wireless. In a February 2019 US Senate hearing, the wireless industry was forced to admit they have no safety studies on 5G, and don’t plan to do any. Meanwhile, there are thousands of independent studies concluding that wireless radiation causes biological harm. Despite this, the wireless industry is working with government to deploy 5G — it’s a global, for-profit, human experiment… without our consent. What does it mean? Millions of “small” cell towers will be added to every block (which is a serious privacy concer... more »
"Facts..."
"I often wish... that I could rid the world of the tyranny of facts. What are facts but compromises? A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease." - Bliss Carman
"Reality..."
"Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends upon what we look for. What we look for depends upon what we think. What we think depends upon what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality." - Gary Zukav ○ "Our behavior is a function of our experience. We act according to the way we see things. If our experience is destroyed, our behavior will be destructive. If our experien... more »
“The Greatest Miracle Is As Close As My Next Breath”
*“The Greatest Miracle Is As Close As My Next Breath”* by Chet Raymo “Oscar Wilde said, "The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible." The smallest insect is more worthy of our astonishment than a thousand choirs of angels. The buzzing business of a single cell is more infused with eternity than any disembodied soul. Even as I write, a flurry of activity is going on in every cell of my body. Tiny protein-based "motors" crawl along the strands of DNA, transcribing the code into single-strand RNA molecules, which in turn provide the templates for building the many... more »
"Sustenance for the Soul: Taking Time for Yourself"
*"Sustenance for the Soul: Taking Time for Yourself"* by Madisyn Taylor, the DailyOm "Making time for the activities that contribute to your spiritual growth has little to do with being selfish. Modern life compels us to rush. Because we feel pressured to make the most of our time each day, the activities that sustain us, rejuvenate us, and help us evolve are often the first to be sacrificed when we are in a hurry or faced with a new obligation. It is important we remember that there is more to life than achieving success, making money, and even caring for others. Your spiritual n... more »
Who Inflicts the Most Gun Violence in America? The US Government and Its Police Forces
[image: undefined] “It is often the case that police shootings, incidents where law enforcement officers pull the trigger on civilians, are left out of the conversation on gun violence. But a police officer shooting a civilian counts as gun violence.” —Journalist Celisa Calacal Yes, gun violence is a problem in America. Yes, mass shootings are a problem in America. Yes, mentally ill individuals embarking on mass shooting sprees are a problem in America. However, tighter gun control laws and so-called “intelligent” background checks fail to protect the public from the most egregiou... more »
NeoCon billionaire Paul Singer is sending US tech jobs to Israel
Top US tech companies are filling positions with former members of Israeli military intelligence, as well as operatives from Israeli companies known to have spied on American citizens, companies, and the government. Billionaire American Paul Singer is behind the Netanyahu-inspired movement, which has seen tens of thousands of layoffs in the US as new jobs are created in Israel. The post NeoCon billionaire Paul Singer is sending US tech jobs to Israel appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Ever Wanted to Ride in an AH-1F Cobra Helicopter and Fire Its Guns? Now Is Your Chance.
*Gabriele Barison* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/596590/marines-jordanians-strike-back-during-exercise-eager-lion-12] Pretty neat. *Riders will be treated to a rare opportunity to view and interact with a combat aircraft and the veterans who served with such machines. * The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF) will be offering rides on the AH-1F Cobra attack helicopter in several Southern California locations this summer. The Detachment is based at the world-famous Yanks Museum located at the Chino, California Airport. According Verticalmag.co... more »
Video Alert: Watch from Inside the Cockpit as the Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets Takeoff
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5621245/blue-angels-perform-navy-week-grand-junction] Just beautiful. *“In 1986, the team celebrated its 40th Anniversary by unveiling the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, which we still fly to this day.”* Taken on Apr. 27, 2018 from inside the cockpit of Lcdr Nate Scott’s F/A-18, the following “MAX degree video” shows U.S. Navy Blue Angels Hornets takeoff at the Wings Over Myrtle Beach Airshow as seen from Blue Angel #4, the team slot position. 2018 is the team’s 72nd anniversary and marks the Blue Angels’ 32nd y... more »
Trouble: The Marines Won't Get Their CH-53K LOC Helicopter Until 2021 Due to Multiple Design Deficiencies
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4394438/first-ch-53k-king-stallion-arrives-mcas-new-river] How could this happen? *Flight testing is ongoing with four engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) aircraft, three system development test articles and a ground test vehicle.* The initial operational capability (IOC) date of the CH-53K won’t occur this December, a report from the office of Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) suggests. Early testing has uncovered multiple design deficiencies that are needed to be corrected... more »
India's Hindu Nationalists Got What They Wanted in Kashmir
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Politics, Asia* [image: Reuters] New Delhi's ruling political party holds all the cards. The Indian government’s decision to abrogate the state of Kashmir’s special status was duly rubber-stamped by Indian houses of Parliament on August 5 and 6. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind used a provision in Article 370 to do this. He needed the concurrence of the State assembly to do so. However, since the Assembly is in limbo with all powers concentrated in the hands of the New Delhi-appointed governor, the latter's concurrence was considered to suffice for the implement... more »
Obama: No nation on earth comes near the mass violence of the United States -- True or False?
Conrad Black, on American Greatness, has an article on mass violence and Obama's claim about the USA as the leading mass violence nation in the world. Here is a quote from Black's article that I found particularly interesting: President Obama’s assertion on Monday that “No nation on earth comes near” the proportions of the mass violence problem of the United States is false. The Crime Prevention Research Center has made an exhaustive study of the incidence of mass killings, following the FBI definition excluding incidents that kill fewer than four people and gang fights over turf,... more »
"What Keeps You Going..."
"What keeps you going isn't some fine destination but just the road you're on, and the fact that you know how to drive. You keep your eyes open, you see this damned-to-hell world you got born into, and you ask yourself, 'What life can I live that will let me breathe in and out and love somebody or something and not run off screaming into the woods?'" - Barbara Kingsolver
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 12, 2019
France 24: *Who could be involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex scandal?* Jeffrey Epstein's death in prison from an apparent suicide as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges came after newly released testimony linked the disgraced financier to several high-profile personalities. Epstein befriended many politicians and celebrities over the years and alleged victim Virginia Giuffre said in the court documents that she was forced to have sex with some of them. From US presidents and senators to a British prince, female socialite and a French modelling agent, AFP takes a look at the ... more »
Pig Paradox: Hogs Were Domesticated In The Near East So Should Genetically Resemble Near Eastern Wild Boar. They Do Not.
Ancient pigs went through a complete genomic turnover after they arrived in Europe, according to a new study. They were domesticated in the Near East and logically would genetically resemble the Near East wild boar from which they derived, but they do not. Instead, they resemble European wild boar. The work involved sequenced DNA signatures from more than 2,000 ancient pigs including genomes from 63 archaeological pigs collected across the Near East and Europe over the last 10,000 years. read more
Where Was Woodstock Held? Myths About the Famous Festival
Woodstock is surrounded by myths, legends and misperceptions. Here’s the real story about five of them.
Is Political Polarization About Feelings, Not Facts?
If Americans are to figure out how to combat it, they need to begin from a clear understanding of what polarization is.
Heinz Offers to Help Reformed ‘Ketchup Thief’
The thief took a bottle from a New Jersey restaurant but returned it after a streak of bad luck.
Prosecutors Say Ohio Shooter’s Friend Bought Him Armor
But there’s no indication that the man knew that his friend was planning a mass shooting, federal agents said.
Sex Misconduct Complaints Against Calif. Doctors Up Sharply
The dramatic increase coincides with the beginning of the #MeToo movement, according to a Los Angeles Times investigation.
Lawyer: Polygamist Leader Warren Jeffs Has Mental Breakdown
This is not the first time issues of mental and physical health have emerged regarding Jeffs, who is serving a life sentence in Texas for sexually assaulting girls he considered brides.
Summer Time, And The Meme-ing Is Easy…
Summer Time, and the Meme-ing Is Easy! Laissez les bons temps Arkancide rouler... Continue reading →
Energy & Environmental Newsletter: August 12, 2019
By John Droz, Jr. -- August 12, 2019 The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science. (Please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate M... more »
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The Daily Brief 2019-08-11
This is a summary of 1 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Idlib, Syria. Categories covered in this brief: Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Breaking: Syrian Army captures Al-Hobeit town inside of southwestern Idlib Breaking: Syrian Army captures […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large Syrian Army convoy heads to southern Idlib for offensive: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – A large Syrian Arab Army (SAA) convoy was filmed heading to the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this week as they prepare to join the Tiger Forces in their ongoing offensive. According to a report from northern Hama, the 11th Division sent a large number of reinforcements to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Everyone’s a Conspiracy Theorist, Whether They Know It or Not
Plutocratic propaganda outlet MSNBC has just run a spin segment on the breaking news that the medical examiner’s determination of the cause of Jeffrey Epstein’s death is “pending further information”. “Our sources are still saying that it looks like suicide, and this is going to set conspiracy theorists abuzz I fear,” said NBC correspondent Ken Dilanian. “NBC News has been hearing all day long that there are no indications of foul play, and that this looks like a suicide… The post Everyone’s a Conspiracy Theorist, Whether They Know It or Not appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
"Cheap money policies eventually bring about far more violent oscillations in business than those they are designed to remedy or prevent." Bonus #QotD
*"[W]e may define 'savings' and 'investment' as constituting respectively the supply of and demand for new capital. And just as the supply of and demand for any other commodity are equalised by price, so the supply of and demand for capital are equalised by interest rates. The interest rate is merely the special name for the price of loaned capital. It is a price like any other. "This whole subject has been so appallingly confused in recent years by complicated sophistries and disastrous governmental policies based upon them that one almost despairs of getting back to co... more »
World News Briefs -- August 12, 2019
*Reuters: **Hong Kong airport grinds to halt; China likens protests to terrorism* HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s airport halted flights on Monday, blaming demonstrators for the disruption, while China said the anti-government protests that have swept the city over the past two months had begun to show “sprouts of terrorism”. The airport authority said it was working with airlines to resume flights from 6 a.m. on Tuesday, but the developments raised the stakes sharply after a weekend of skirmishes during which both activists and police toughened their stances. The precise tri... more »
Quirky Angle – Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne: 2016 FBI Activity Was “Political Espionage”…
In a rather curious and quirky interview, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne describes a related aspect to the DOJ/FBI operations against candidate Donald Trump in 2016. Byrne enters the story due to his romantic relationship with Maria Butina, a person charged … Continue reading →
Jeffrey Epstein’s Uniquely American Death In Jail
There's nothing Russian about Jeffrey Epstein's death in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. Rates of death in U.S. prisons are exceptionally high. The post Jeffrey Epstein’s Uniquely American Death In Jail appeared first on Shadowproof.
New Partnership Funds Textbooks for 1,000 HBCU Students
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has partnered with Cengage, an education and technology company, to provide 1,000 students from historically Black colleges and universities with free access to digital textbooks for a semester. Students chosen by UNCF will get subscriptions to Cengage Unlimited, which comes with test preparation resources, study guides and more than […]
Pitt Urban Education Forum Explores Disrupting School-to-Prison Pipeline
Using education and activism to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline is an ongoing battle that is as fierce as ever, according to speakers at the 2019 Summer Educator Forum presented by the Center for Education at the University of Pittsburgh. During the three-day event in July, a record 450 students, teachers, administrators, scholars, activists and experts in education, criminal justice and restorative justice shared strategies in line with this year’s theme, “Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Re-Imagining Policies, Practices, and Politics in Education Systems.”
NCAA Amends Rules, Agents No Longer Need College Degree
The National Collegiate Athletic Association will no longer require a bachelor’s degree for those who will be allowed to represent a student-athlete, backtracking on its new agent certification standards, WPTA21 television has reported. When the certification standards were first revealed last week, the degree requirement drew criticism, including a social media blast by NBA star […]
The Demise of Caroline Lucas
By now you will have heard about Caroline Lucas's emergency all-female cabinet in response to the looming no deal Brexit. And the derision has proven to be near universal. From proposing a cross-party alliance among politicians with *little in common* to the essentialist supposition that women are bound to do a better job of negotiating Brexit because, well, they're women (um, Theresa May?) and to the noted exclusion of black and minority ethnicity women from her fantasy cabinet. An absence *compounded* by her clarification/apology that all the leading women in British politics hap... more »
Is Turkey Burying Syria’s Revolution by Using Rebels Against YPG?
I’d say in a nutshell-* no.* Since the ‘revolution’ was nothing of the sorts. This has always been a* proxy war *fought on Syria’s territory all along. Be warned this is a Jerusalem Post article, still, there are tidbits worth highlighting. I’m not certain Turkey will attempt to move into eastern Syria on their own. There would have to be coordination and cooperation between Damascus and Iran, minimally. Possibly some friendly Iraqi militias. Perhaps Russian coordination? *JP* “ Turkey* vowed *to being a military operation in eastern Syria last month.” I wouldn’t use the word “vo... more »
He jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. Now, he’s seeing his wish for a safety net come true
As Kevin Hines stood on the Golden Gate Bridge on September 25, 2000, the only word he heard over and over in his head was “jump.” Struggling with mental illness, Hines got a running start and jumped over the rail. Hines suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and came to the bridge because he thought […] The post He jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived. Now, he’s seeing his wish for a safety net come true appeared first on Health Nut News .
Supremes May Rein In Agency Lawmaking
This post consists of a legal discussion regarding undesirable outcomes from some Supreme Court rulings that gave excessive deference to Executive Branch Agency regulators. Relying on the so called “Chevron Deference” can result in regulations going beyond what congress intended by their laws. Professor Mike Rappaport writes at Law and Liberty Replacing Chevron with a […]
Headset, Pax Labs team up in marijuana data deal
Seattle-based Headset, a provider of data and analytics to the cannabis industry, announced Monday it entered into a partnership with Pax Labs, a consumer technology brand that designs and develops vaporizers. Among other benefits, the relationship will provide real-time insights that enable San Francisco-based Pax Labs and its partners to make better business decisions, according […] Headset, Pax Labs team up in marijuana data deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Arizona group files recreational cannabis legalization ballot measure
Arizona voters may get a chance to decide next year whether to legalize recreational marijuana, which could open up a host of new cannabis business opportunities if it succeeds. Legalization advocates said they’ve filed paperwork with the Arizona Secretary of State to put the question before voters in 2020. They’ll need to collect at least 237,645 […] Arizona group files recreational cannabis legalization ballot measure is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
First recreational marijuana store opens off Massachusetts mainland
A recreational cannabis store opened on Nantucket Island, the first to open off the Massachusetts mainland as the young market continues expanding. The Green Lady Dispensary opened Sunday on an appointment-only basis after receiving approval to operate from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission. Massachusetts voters legalized recreational MJ in 2016, but marijuana businesses faced additional […] First recreational marijuana store opens off Massachusetts mainland is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Brexit Presents Unique Trade Opportunity for U.S. and U.K. Economic Alliance….
First rule in geopolitics, it’s always about the economics. Second rule in geopolitics: refer to rule #1. Understanding this basic truism is the key to understand how President Trump is able to be so effective. There are trillions at stake, … Continue reading →
This really isn’t believable
One of the biggest honors of my life. California Assembly Resolution No. 1459 @ California State Assembly I will miss you California! Advertisements
Update
*Stork Update:* No Stork yet. Emilie has been in labor over 50 hours now and it all continues. She started Saturday at 8 am and it's now Monday at 2 pm. She's about 3 cm/water long since broken. Emilie has ObamaCare and the insurance company doesn't want to pay for a C-Section, so they want to keep the process running. It may not be until Tuesday. I can't say and neither, apparently, can anyone else. *Mail Bag:* *Inheriting Life in the Modern* Kle - That self-driving car/truck thing... 10 years is dreaming. Quite possibly 50, though. I can only speculate when, but it will happen an... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 12, 2019
U.S. fighter jets sit on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the North Arabian Sea, August 11, 2019. Emma Graham, CNBC *CNBC:* *We’re here to deter Iran, not go to war: US military commanders in the Gulf* * U.S. military presence in the Gulf aims to deter Iran and augment stability the region, senior commanders told CNBC aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Sunday. * The 100,000 ton aircraft carrier hosts a total of 44 different strike fighters as well as helicopters and other aircraft. * The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is tasked with patrolling an expanse of about 2.5 million squ... more »
Epstein “suicide”, Barr probable ordered it, says he’ll ‘investigate’
I would love to know exactly who shielded Trump from his many crimes. In the case of the Libyan U.N. delegation being defrauded by Trump for millions of dollars while other people in NY were jailed for being behind on their rent. And those were charged with Grand Theft. So who shielded Trump? It would... more »
The Spaghetti Western
Especially sharp-eyed (or snaked-eyed) regulars might remember me posting, from time-to-time, semi-gratuitous YouTube videos of Spaghetti Western scores by Ennio Morricone - the man behind the coyote calls, the whipcracks, the grunts, the whistles and the unforgettable tunes of Sergio Leone's *Dollars *trilogy (*A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More *and *The Good, The Bad and The Ugly*), plus the haunting harmonicas and gritty guitars of Leone's mighty *Once Upon a Time in the West *- and, oh, so much more besides. I love those films, though I believe it's the music that m... more »
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