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Raise You Hand If You Think Trump Worried About The Climate Crisis And Aquifers When He Gave The OK For The Keystone XL Pipeline
*The Ogallala Aquifer is crucial to Nebraska and to the whole country* Jane Kleeb is the chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and is also a Bold Nebraska activist. Her letter urging all the Democratic Party presidential candidates to take the NoKXL Pledge yesterday was on behalf of Bold Nebraska. This is the pledge: *•* If elected, I pledge to take executive action on Day One to stop any construction on the Keystone XL pipeline-- no matter what-- and revoke the existing presidential permits issued unilaterally by President Trump for the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, se... more »
Wilbur Ross Discusses U.S. Economy, China Trade, Tariffs and Hong Kong….
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appears (in studio) on CNBC to discuss the current state of the U.S. economy, the ongoing issues with communist China, the ‘next step’ trade tariffs and the situation in Hong Kong.
New York Magazine: Jeffrey Epstein’s Bodyguard on His Former Boss’s Lifestyle, Cruelty, Suicide
Igor Zinoviev was Jeffrey Epstein‘s bodyguard. The ex-UFC fighter lived with the disgraced financier at his Palm Beach mansion for five or six years, and frequently picked him up at the Palm Beach jail and escorted him between his office and various appointments. Zinoviev also trained Epstein in a workout regimen that included some light […] The post New York Magazine: Jeffrey Epstein’s Bodyguard on His Former Boss’s Lifestyle, Cruelty, Suicide appeared first on Health Nut News.
Will The U.S. And Russia End The START Treaty Limiting Strategic Nuclear Weapons?
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman, left, as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands behind prior to their talks in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Russia, May 14, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo *Reuters: **Future of last nuclear pact between Russia and U.S. uncertain: U.S. envoy* MOSCOW (Reuters) - The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States is outdated and flawed, the U.S. ambassador to Moscow said on Wednesday, saying it could be scrapped altogether when it expire... more »
Fremantle port expansion plan killed off as report backs new shipping harbour in Kwinana
Difficulties with road and rail access and high capital costs effectively rule out the construction of an outer harbour at Fremantle, as a taskforce opts for a new port at Kwinana as the solution to Perth's freight problems.
Why the inverted yield curve has global markets on 'borrowed time'
There's an old saying: "Bonds never lie". Right now the US bond market is staring investors straight in the eye and saying, "there's a recession on the way".
Defence staff going home early as IT failures hit secure internal network
Frustration is growing within the Defence workforce, with staff going home early as 'crippling' computer outages continue to hamper a highly secure internal network.
'The sewerage system clogs up': Can Tasmania's east coast cope with more development?
A new revamp of a boutique eco-resort is just the latest in a slew of projects in the development pipeline for the region surrounding Tasmania's Freycinet National Park, home to Wineglass Bay — but locals fear the area is already buckling under the weight of the tourism boom.
Renewed call for major NSW inland highway to be named after Wiradjuri nation
The death of one of the fiercest advocates for changing the name of the Mid Western Highway to Wiradjuri Way prompts renewed calls for change.
'We will help': Qld Premier vows she won't let drought-stricken families run out of water
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visits drought-ravaged Granite Belt, where dam levels are so low water could run out by December. She vows she will not allow that to happen but needs a written request for help from council.
Seventh Day Adventist church liable over teenager's death at fundraiser
The Seventh Day Adventist church is found guilty of breaching workplace health and safety laws, after the teenage boy was killed at a volunteer fundraising event three years ago.
Woman's fatal burns not likely to be self-inflicted, court hears
Parwinder Kaur, who was allegedly murdered by her husband Kulwinder Singh, likely had flammable liquid thrown onto her rather than pouring it over herself, a burns expert tells a Sydney court. Kulwinder Singh has pleaded not guilty.
Pacific leaders seek climate change compromise with Australia
Tuvalu's Prime Minister is paving the way for a compromise on climate change, to ensure Australia agrees to a consensus position by the region's leading Pacific Islands Forum.
'Legal but not ethical': Facebook found to have listened to private Messenger audio clips
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Facebook says it paid contractors to transcribe audio clips from users of its Messenger service, which has raised more privacy concerns for a company that has question marks over its users' privacy protections.
Eurydice Dixon's killer stalked her for almost an hour before attacking her, court hears
A court hears the man who has pleaded guilty to raping and murdering aspiring comedian Eurydice Dixon followed her for more than 4 kilometres before attacking her in a park in Melbourne's inner-north.
Wattle seed whiskey made with age-old techniques to create a modern flavour
In the Adelaide Hills, the age-old craft of whiskey-making joins with some of Australia's ancient bush foods to create a thoroughly modern drop.
Unemployment rate steady as economy surprises with 40,000 extra jobs
Australia's unemployment rate is holding at 5.2 per cent, as a surprise job creation bounce offsets an increase in the number of people looking for work.
“There’s something in the water”
It was a Saturday morning and Ellen Page was giving up some of what could have been a bit of down time to do a telephone interview about her forthcoming film on environmental racism in Nova Scotia, which will have its world debut this September at the Toronto International Film Festival. I was hammering her […]
a destiny far spent
502. * But* no one is concerned with the moral level of those who sit in judgment on the destinies of whole nations. No one will reflect that nothing clean comes out of dirt. -Morya: *Brotherhood 1937 * *.............................................................................................................................* *Fiery* destiny, unveil thyself and show the higher way of God! -Saint Germain, 1970 ......................................................... * Come* now, O legions of violet flame ange... more »
Epstein Madam Ghislaine Maxwell Found Hiding With CFR Fellow
[image: epstein-madam-ghislaine-maxwell-found-hiding-cfr-fellow] After a notable absence, Maxwell has been found in New England. Her latest partner's CFR history raise further questions about Epstein's globalist ties.
Facial recognition legislation now under review
The Australian government is pushing ahead with plans to develop a national facial recognition database, with long-overdue reviews into ‘identity security’ laws now underway in parliament. The Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security is currently discussing three new controversial pieces of legislation, following state governments signing to hand over license and passport photos for the system in 2017. Australia’s move towards a sophisticated surveillance society is back in full swing.
Manufacturing Normality
If people could see the world with fresh eyes, as though they were viewing it for the very first time, they would suddenly find themselves smashed between two equally strong yet wildly different experiences. On the one hand, they would experience breathless awe at the […]
Individualism and Dictatorship
Individualism in limited measure can be a good thing, but extreme individualism, which may entail the severance of the individual from all traditional forms of collectivism like family, cultural institutions, and nation as a whole, is a recipe for disaster. A nation is a collectivist enterprise—it cannot survive if it doesn’t offer its people dynamic methods for coming together and cooperating and collaborating to create a better society. The strength of a nation is linked to the dynamism of its systems for collectivism. When there is rise of individualism and the traditional forms ... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army captures another town in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has seized another town in the southern countryside of Idlib this evening after a short battle with the jihadist rebels in the area. According to a military source in the Hama Governorate, the Syrian Army captured the town of Harsh Abdeen after advancing north of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-08-13
This is a summary of 9 AMN articles on the following subjects: China, Hong_Kong, Idlib, Syria, NATO, Russia, Deir_Ezzor, Hmeimim, Latakia, Hama. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Hong Kong protesters detain and beat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
North Sea Dogger Bank Wind Turbine Project Could Supply More Power To The EU By 2045 Than Coal Does Now
This is a plan for a wind turbine hub in the North Sea on Dogger Bank, that could up to 180GW by 2045 in time to help Europe achieve net zero emissions. The “Dogger Bank”, is the sunken Doggerland, a region of the North Sea that used to be above the sea in the last ice age. It is far from land, so winds would be much more steady. The shallowest parts are only 15 meters below sea level making it an ideal place to build artificial islands (a bit like the Chinese artificial islands in the South China sea) and build sea turbines like this. The turbines could be towed into place as is ... more »
Screwing America, One School at a Time
From AlterNet: Since the 2010 elections, voucher bills have popped up in legislatures around the nation. From Pennsylvania to Indiana to Florida, state governments across the country have introduced bills that would take money from public schools and use it to send students to private and religious institutions. Vouchers have always been a staple of … Continue reading Screwing America, One School at a Time
For Inmates Like Epstein, Suicide Watch Is Meant to Be Short
Prison experts say suicide watch is intended for only short periods because it puts too much stress on the staff and inmate alike.
Scandalapalooza!
With the recent focus on Mark Sanford and John Ensign (before they killed Michael Jackson to get reporters off their backs), the spotlight is once again upon past scandals of those in the party of family values. I thought we would take a stroll down memory lane… Original DVD cover. By the way, kids, the … Continue reading Scandalapalooza!
Cannabis firm Trulieve reports strong revenue growth in second quarter
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a Florida-based multistate operator, reported record revenue of $57.9 million for the second quarter, up 149% compared with $23.3 million during the same period a year ago. Revenue for the six-month period ended June 30 totaled $102.4 million, nearly triple the $38.5 million the company posted during the second quarter last year. […] Cannabis firm Trulieve reports strong revenue growth in second quarter is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
We Just Witnessed The 4th Largest Single Day Point Decline In U.S. Stock Market History
By Michael Snyder You had better buckle up, because it looks like we are in for a bumpy ride. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial... more »
Incurable Mental Illnesses in the Psychiatric Bible – CURED!
*Tracy Kolenchuk* - According to the DSM-5, the official bible of mental illnesses, ALL mental disorders are incurable.
It Took a Billionaire Pedophile to Die in Jail for Media to Finally Report On Elite Child Sex Trafficking
*Matt Agorist* - Jeffrey Epstein's child sex trafficking case is nothing new and it is not isolated. However, his death finally has the media talking about it.
8 Health Benefits of Silica (Silicon Dioxide)
When silicon (an element on the periodic table) binds with oxygen, it creates a compound called silicon dioxide (SiO2), often referred to as silica. Silica is naturally found in the earth, in our body tissues and in our food. The most common form of crystalline silica is called quartz, which is found in the rocks … Continue reading "8 Health Benefits of Silica (Silicon Dioxide)" The post 8 Health Benefits of Silica (Silicon Dioxide) appeared first on TDW .
Dengue Fever—Simple, Safe Treatment
By Laraine C. Abbey-Katzev, RN (emeritus), MS, CNS I am a retired nurse-nutritionist and I live in the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire a good... more »
the first sign of an eagle-eye is the ability to notice the smallest changes
651. *the *first sign of an eagle-eye is the ability to notice the smallest changes since on them depends the vibration of the whole. -Morya: *Agni Yoga 1929* *……………………………………..* "*Is* Crimea some sort of sausage sandwich to be passed back and forth? I don't think so," he said….The anti-corruption crusader said that acquiring territory from nearby countries was a policy that would ultimately harm the interests of the Russian people. "There is nothing more damaging to the interests of the Russian people than this imperial chauvinism," he said. "It's not in the interests of Ru... more »
Police Indict Federal Deputy Flordelis’ Sons for Murder of Pastor Anderson
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost two months after the murder of Pastor Anderson do Carmo de Souza, husband of Federal Deputy Flordelis dos Santos Souza (PSD-RJ), two children of her were indicted by the Civil Police on Wednesday, August 14th. Flávio dos Santos Rodrigues, who is 38 years old and the son of Flordelis […] The post Police Indict Federal Deputy Flordelis’ Sons for Murder of Pastor Anderson appeared first on The Rio Times.
“…something dark and nefarious…” going on with Google? Decide for yourself…
“A Google whistleblower has gone public with claims of election manipulation and political bias, according to investigative journalism group Project Veritas, which posted a trove of over 950 documents provided by Google insider Zachary Vorhies, who says he has come … Continue reading →
Catastrophic Uniformitarianism
The Suspicious Obsververs group has posted an interesting Youtube video presentation on earthly catastrophes in terms of the prevailing paradigm of uniformitarianism. Enjoy
Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson to step down from role
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The director of the Australian War Memorial, Brendan Nelson, announces he will leave the top job at the end of the year, launching a "nation-wide, merit-based" search for his replacement.
Wool growers suffer as trade war crashes prices, drought bites
Australia's wool growers are on the front line of the trade war between the US and China, with falling demand and crashing prices coinciding with a crippling drought.
It's snowing plastic in the Arctic, research suggests
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Scientists find an abundance of tiny plastic particles in Arctic snow, indicating that so-called microplastics are being sucked into the atmosphere and carried to some of the most remote corners of the planet.
Australian shares tumble $40 billion on US recession, China slowdown fears
Australian shares have wiped out all their gains from the past two months. It comes after Wall Street suffered its worst one-day fall of 2019, triggering a global market sell-off.
Pacific nations loaning from China 'on backs of coal-fired everything', NZ says
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Pacific island nations need to remember they are receiving coal-powered Chinese loans amid criticisms of Australia's approach to climate change, New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister warns.
Statue of Liberty inscription welcoming migrants was meant for Europeans, US official says
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A top US immigration official says the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty, welcoming the world's "tired and poor" to American shores, was referring to "people coming from Europe".
Survey finds legal professionals experience high rates of anxiety and depression
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Balancing the scales of justice is an onerous responsibility for legal professionals when the freedom, futures, families, and finances of their clients are on the line.
Wallabies' win prompts All Blacks to make drastic changes for second Bledisloe clash
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The Wallabies' record win over the All Blacks in the opening Bledisloe Test apparently spooks coach Steve Hansen, who opts to drop two of his most experienced players ahead of the decider at Eden Park on Saturday.
Triple murderer De Gruchy free after 23 years
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Triple murderer Matthew De Gruchy has been driven away from Sydney's Long Bay jail after serving 23 years of his 28-year sentence for bludgeoning to death his mother and younger brother and sister.
Electroconvulsive therapy given to 'vulnerable' woman without proper authorisation
A young Aboriginal woman's rights "were not adequately protected" when she received two rounds of electroconvulsive therapy without proper authorisation, an investigation finds.
Neanderthals didn't surf, but they still got surfer's ear
Neanderthals suffered from an annoying ear condition commonly seen in surfers that suggests our ancient cousins spent more time around water foraging for resources than we give them credit for, suggests a new study.
Fact file: Is a hook turn a 'stupid way' to manage traffic?
Senator for Queensland Matt Canavan caused controversy in Melbourne when he said that hook turns are a "pretty stupid way to manage urban traffic flows". RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at their history and usage.
'I saw all the flames and thought holy hell': Body found after suspicious house fire
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Police declare a crime scene at a home in Rockhampton after human remains are found following a suspicious house fire overnight.
Lawyers fear Australia more open to hacks, leaks after High Court ruling on Glencore
Could Australia become a more desirable place for hackers to leak stolen and legally privileged documents? Glencore's High Court loss to the Tax Office has some lawyers worried.
Stunning Day of Economic Gaslighting – Despite All Positive Data, Corporate Media Cheering For Recession…
A “negative yield curve“; a pending “economic recession“. These are the obtuse and ridiculous proclamations of the Mainstream Corporate Media today. So let’s take a moment to discuss how stunningly -intentionally- disconnected they are. Always remember, there are trillions of … Continue reading →
Reuters: As a New York legal window opens, child sex abuse victims sue Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, Jeffrey Epstein, and others
Scores of people in New York state who were sexually abused as children sued institutions, including the Roman Catholic Church, on Wednesday, the first day a new law temporarily permitted them to file lawsuits over decades-old crimes. According to a court spokesman, 427 lawsuits had been filed in courts by the close of business on […] The post Reuters: As a New York legal window opens, child sex abuse victims sue Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, Jeffrey Epstein, and others appeared first on Health Nut News.
Google Insider Further Reveals Political Bias and Website Blacklists
By The Last American Vagabond Another whistleblower, Zachary Vorhies, has gone on record as having grave reservations about the path Google is taking in burying... more »
Bill Gates Wants To Block The Sun — Here’s How
By Jason Bermas Bill Gates has been funding these projects for a very long time, also reported in the 2013 Jason Bermas film SHADE. But... more »
Rep. King Suggests Rapes, Incest Helped Populate the World
U.S. Rep. Steve King defended his call for a ban on all abortions by questioning whether "there would be any population of the world left" if not for births due to rape and incest.
Did a Trump Official Move to Change the Poem on the Statue of Liberty?
The sonnet on the Statue of Liberty welcomes the "huddled masses."
Greg Hunter, "Global Disabling Debt Will Cause Hyperinflation"
*"Global Disabling Debt Will Cause Hyperinflation"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Economist and money manager Michael Pento has long warned global central banks would lose control and the ability to keep the financial system propped up. The waiting is over. Pento explains, “The central bank charade is over. Remember back in the Great Recession, they took these emergency measures that were going to be ‘temporary in nature.’ They are not temporary in nature. The quantitative tightening program was cut short. It ended in July. They were only able to take away $700 billion of the $3... more »
Easy credit and tight money
The title of this post is the shortest description I could come up with for the global economy circa 2019. Because these two concepts get confused, a short explanation is in order. The best way to judge the stance of monetary policy is by looking at the growth rate in “M*V” aka nominal GDP. By […] The post Easy credit and tight money appeared first on Econlib.
Guards Were Sleeping During Epstein’s Alleged Suicide, Then Falsified Records To Cover It Up
By Tyler Durden In the latest blockbuster report about how the chronic understaffing and mandatory overtime at MCC helped contribute to Jeffrey Epstein’s “suicide” (or... more »
"Inflation Has Eroded the U.S. and Chinese Economies"
*"Inflation Has Eroded the U.S. and Chinese Economies"* By Bill Bonner "When the bill comes due, I’ll be way down the road." – Attributed to Donald J. Trump "One day, the China trade imbalance is such a national emergency that you’re willing to disrupt hundreds of billions in world trade and risk a global recession to set it right. The next, you call it off because it might interfere with the Christmas shopping season. That was the big news yesterday. Once again, Trump backed off. Scheduled to go “Full Retard” just two and a half weeks from now, he changed his mind. The Dow jumped 5... more »
Passing Comments
*Do you know this couple?* No, I'm not writing about myself, but yes, I do know them...or their clones. Now the Mail: Mid-Week Round Up Lonestar Parson - And I don't see how the China thing ends well, but perhaps I'm missing something? The Hong Kong situation won't work out well for the locals, however, it does unmask the communist oligarchs in China and their agendas in terms of their feelings toward freedom. Recall with me if you will, that the British obtained control over portions of Hong Kong's territory through three treaties with Qing China. The 1842 Treaty of Nanking: Hong... more »
Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks To Let Medicare Patients Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
A Medicare lawsuit winding its way through the courts should take some of the wind out of the sails of the idea of Medicare in its current form as a good way to implement single payer.
Amazon’s Facial Recognition Technology Can Now Detect Fear in People: Claim
By Jessica Corbett Privacy advocates are responding with alarm to Amazon’s claim this week that the controversial cloud-based facial recognition system the company markets to law enforcement... more »
Comey Memo FOIA Update: CNN Files Motion Demanding Immediate Production – DOJ Says 60 Days…
Just a quick update in the ongoing court battle for the Comey Memos and Archey Declarations. [Background Here] CNN has filed a motion for immediate production (full pdf below) Two days ago Judge James Boasberg ruled the DOJ and FBI … Continue reading →
Welcome To Trump's Third World America
This morning Carolyn Maloney,vice chair of the Joint Economic Committee released a report, Retirement Insecurity, meant to coincide with the 84th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act. The report shows that, while Social Security has been successful in preventing millions of Americans from falling into poverty, the two other pillars of America's retirement system are in crisis: personal savings and pensions. "Half of American households," it reads, "are at risk of being unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement. Even those who take extraordinary st... more »
Heaphy Track Trampers hit by falling 1080 pellets
Sadly this is what has happened on more than one occasion in (not) clean green New Zealand. A warning: 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 … Continue reading Heaphy Track Trampers hit by falling 1080 pellets →
#5G Wi-Fi in Schools: Back2School Message for Administrators
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Women's Moon: What You Need to Know About August Full Moon 2019
Is there any better way to end a summer’s day than to sit for few minutes and watch a beautiful full moon appear above the horizon in the east? Most of us have witnessed this monthly event at one time or another, but usually only by accident. However, it's predictable down to the second and hugely worth planning a special trip to see. As our satellite appears on the horizon, it’s a pale orange color–for the same reasons that a setting Sun is orange–and it soon turns a pale yellow before, eventually, it rises higher in the sky and becomes that bright white-ish orb we’re all familiar... more »
Want a Terrible Gun? We've Got a List of the 5 Worst.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Michael Tsay - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37797366] Just terrible. *Beretta built many successful handguns for the Italian armed forces in World War I, particularly the Beretta Model 1915. An attempt to modernize the 1915, however, introduced a key design flaw.* Handheld firearms have existed in one form or another since the 13th century. Despite their long history, there have been relatively few real, genuine clunkers in the world of handguns. The close engagement range of handguns—typi... more »
4 NATO Countries Could Be Targets of a Russian Invasion by Sea (Due to 1 Weakness)
*David Axe* *Security, * Weak naval forces. Many of the newest members of the NATO alliance lack meaningful naval forces, this despite the same countries being close enough to Russia to be potential targets of Russian invasion from the sea. That’s Thomas-Durell Young’s stark assessment in the summer 2019 edition of the U.S. *Naval War College Review*. Poland and three smaller Baltic states -- Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- joined NATO in the late 1990s and early 2000s, respectively. As former Soviet satellites, they lack strong naval tradition, culture and doctrine, Young wr... more »
Get Ready, China: Taiwan Is Developing “Suicide Drones”
*David Axe* *Security, * What can they do in combat? Taiwan is developing at least two exploding “suicide drones” as it scrambles to counter an increasingly modern and aggressive Chinese military. A new suicide drone appeared at the August 2019 edition of the biennial Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in the island country’s capital. The unmanned aerial vehicle bears a strong resemblance to the small, hand-launched drones that are popular with U.S. forces. The other clearly draws inspiration from Israel’s Harpy anti-radar drone. A suicide drone essentially is a ... more »
Russia Wants Four Submarines Armed with Nuclear Warhead Drones That Can Cause Tsunamis
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Security, Europe* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/af/5f/69af5f243cf4ad4a8aeeccb248985ed1.jpg] Quick, call Dr. Strangelove. *By now, two submarines appear to have been built specifically to launch the Poseidon, starting with the Sarov, an experimental diesel-electric submarine with a small nuclear-reactor dedicated to charging its batteries.* For decades, submarine nuclear deterrence has been uniquely provided by the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designed to loft missiles from beneath the waves into space befor... more »
The Navy's Fast New MQ-8C Scout Helicopter Drone Is Ready for Action
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4538452/milestone-mq-8c-fire-scout-initial-operational-test-and-evaluation-complete] That's a big deal. *The Northrop Grumman-built Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has flown more than 1,500 hours with more than 700 sorties to date.* PATUXENT RIVER NAS, Md. – The U.W. Navy declared initial operational capability (IOC) of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter on 28 June 2019, clearing the way for fleet operations and training. Naval Air Systems Command reports. Continue reading ori... more »
Michigan State Deal with Feds Will Protect Patients
To resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Dr. Larry Nassar’s abuse of young gymnasts and other athletes under the guise of medical treatment, Michigan State University has agreed to better protect patients from sexual assaults. The three-year agreement, announced Monday, includes a chaperone requirement for sensitive medical exams and covers not only students under Title […]
Nonprofit to Implement Global Education Program for Girls
Plan International USA, a non-profit organization focused on ending poverty, recently received a $12-million donation to fund a new program to help young girls around the world pursue an education and feel safe within their communities.
CSU Chancellor Defends Hidden Reserves
California State University (CSU) chancellor Dr. Timothy White said a state audit that revealed the school withheld $1.5 billion in reserves was “profoundly misleading” but not untrue, the Associated Press reported. The audit was conducted by state auditor Elaine Howle, who found that the legislature was unaware of the money. White claimed that the reserve […]
Teen Artist Wins $30K Google College Scholarship
Arantza Peña Popo, a Georgia high school graduate from Columbia, won a $30,000 college scholarship in a “Doodle for Google” contest. Her high school, Arabia Mountain, will also receive $50,000 for a computer lab or technology program, according to an Associated Press article. For the competition, K-12 students crafted designs for Google’s logo that reflected […]
Pew Study: Faculty-Student Diversity Divide Persists
Faculty are slowly becoming more racially and ethnically diverse - but not nearly as diverse as their students, a Pew Research Center study found.
Chris Grant emerges as leading contender for Erie County GOP chairmanship
Republican political operative Chris Grant is emerging as the leading contender to replace former County Chairman Nick Langworthy, who has ascended to the State Chairmanship. Grant is a storied figure in local politics, despite his relative youth and willingness to
97% Consensus is false propaganda – Scientists for 100 years, can’t decide between warming or new ice age?
They say there is a 97% consensus on climate change. What is the consensus, exactly? Answer by James Matkin, former Director at Bank of Canada (1992-1995) Updated Jan 24 Bunk. There is no such consensus. In fact there was a serious divide between the IPCC scientists and the UN on the science of human caused climate change. The UN played …
OTPP's Hiring Spree in Asia and Europe?
Simon Jessop of Reuters reports that Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan plans a hiring spree in Asia and Europe: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, one of the world's biggest pension funds, plans to hire "extensively" in Asia and Europe over the next two years and could shift an extra C$11 billion ($8.3 billion) into infrastructure and other real assets, its chief executive told Reuters. *The fund currently employs around 1,200 people across hub offices in Toronto, London and Hong Kong, while a further 1,500 work at real estate subsidiary Cadillac Fairview.* *Outgoing Chief Executive Ron... more »
Cardinal George Pell could be released from custody next week. Here's how
Cardinal George Pell could be released from custody, ordered to face a new trial or sent back to prison when the Court of Appeal hands down its ruling next Wednesday. We explain the possible outcomes and what will happen next.
Don't despair, the Lord's washout could actually make for a more entertaining second Test
The entirety of day one of the second Ashes Test was lost to rain, but neither Australia nor England are particularly well served by a draw in London, writes Geoff Lemon.
Telstra full-year profit tumbles 40 per cent to $2.1b
The result is roughly in line with market expectations given the ongoing $600 million hit to earnings caused by the NBN rollout.
Republican congressman suggests there wouldn't be any humans without rape and incest
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United States congressman Steve King defends his call for a ban on all abortions by questioning whether "there would be any population of the world left" if not for births due to rape and incest.
Can Scott Morrison deliver on climate change in Tuvalu or is his Pacific 'step up' doomed?
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The Pacific Islands Forum comes at an important time in Scott Morrison's very personal commitment to Australia "stepping up" in the Pacific. Tessa Newton Cain asks, can he deliver?
We lost our tail millions of years ago, but researchers want to put it back
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Dubbed Arque, the grey 1-metre device mimics tails such as those of cheetahs and other animals used to keep their balance while running and climbing, and could be used to keep Japan's ageing population mobile.
'Ought to be embarrassed': New youth detention centre next to adult jail condemned
The plan to shift young people into a new detention centre next to Darwin's adult prison has been met with "anger and disgust" by Aboriginal groups, who say it will send a "chillingly clear" message to kids.
'Be my guest': Taiwan's president offers to host 20 social influencers at palace
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Taiwan's pro-independence president Tsai Ing-wen announces a competition for 20 guests to stay at Taipei's Presidential Palace free of charge.
Wendy is a librarian, a mother of four and a volunteer. She never thought she'd be homeless
Wendy Morris is just one of a growing number of people over the age of 65 who don't have secure housing, with a new report showing homelessness is rising in older Australians more than any other age group.
Satellite photos show scale of China's military build-up on Hong Kong border
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Satellite photos show what appear to be Chinese armoured vehicles parked in a sports complex in the city of Shenzhen, in what some have interpreted as a threat from Beijing to use increased force against pro-democracy protesters.
Push to mass farm puffy pink seaweed that stops cows burping methane
The native Queensland seaweed that can stop bovines burping out methane could cut the country's greenhouse emissions by 10 per cent, if it could be farmed on a scale to feed every cow in Australia, researchers say.
NSW Now: Triple murderer freed from jail, Sydney stabbing victim released from hospital
Just In - 5 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Matthew De Gruchy is released after serving 23 years in jail for murdering his mother, younger brother and sister on the NSW south coast, and a woman injured during Tuesday's fatal stabbing incident in Sydney's CBD is released from hospital.
An icy blast is on the way, and it's set to deliver WA's heaviest snowfall in years
It usually melts long before lunchtime but forecasters expect snow over the Stirling Ranges to linger into the midafternoon this Saturday as a cold front blasts the mountain peaks of southern WA.
"We got into this stupid housing mess because the 'Let's protect Precious Agricultural Land' people teamed up with the 'Let's protect Precious Neighbourhood Amenity' people and banned anybody building anything anywhere." Bonus #QotD
*"We got into this stupid housing mess because the 'Let's Protect Precious Agricultural Land' people teamed up with the 'Let's Protect Precious Neighbourhood Amenity' people and banned anybody building anything anywhere. "I get depressed when a government that came in promising to fix the housing crisis screws this stuff up."* ~ Eric Crampton, from his post on 'Precious Arable Land' [Hat tip Mitchell Palmer] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Michael Simmons : Paul Krassner: Nun smooching in America
Krassner chronicled his satirical pranks in his self-published magazine, The Realist. By Michael Simmons | The Rag Blog | August 14, 2019 REMEMBERING PAUL KRASSNER Listen to Thorne Dreyer‘s August 9 Rag Radio interview with Michael Simmons, Jonah Raskin, and … finish reading Michael Simmons : Paul Krassner: Nun smooching in America
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 14, 2019
*Andrew Walker, BBC*:* Are markets signalling that a recession is due?* Financial markets have flashed a warning sign about the economic outlook for the UK and the US. It is known in the jargon as an "inverted yield curve". It means that it is cheaper for those countries' governments to borrow for 10 years than for two. It is an unusual development and it often comes before a recession or at least a significant slowdown in economic growth. Wall Street shares plunged on Wednesday, as investors' concerns about a potential recession were stoked by the news. The main US stock market... more »
Six Police Officers Shot in Philadelphia – Standoff With Suspects Ongoing..
Troubling. Pray for the police. ♦Over 100 gunshots were reported heard by witnesses as Philadelphia police responded to an initial drug related incident. ♦According to authorities six police officers were shot; non life-threatening. ♦One suspect is in custody; ♦however, apparently … Continue reading →
Almost 70 Percent of Paraguayans Disapprove of President Benitez’ Right-Wing Administration
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bad and Very Bad. 69.3 percent of those polled by CIES say that the administration of Bolsonaro-ally Mario Abdo BenÃtez is not doing well. Worse in the capital. The rate of disapproval of the right-wing government in Asunción and Central reaches 72.5 percent. Only 30.7 percent considered the president's work […] The post Almost 70 Percent of Paraguayans Disapprove of President Benitez’ Right-Wing Administration appeared first on The Rio Times.
House Democrats Urge Trump to Stop Deporting Iraqis After Deportee Dies
Assyrian International News Agency - 5 hours ago
House Democrats urged President Donald Trump to stop deporting Iraq nationals on Tuesday after a deported Michigan man died last week of a diabetic crisis.
Marijuana giant Canopy’s revenues soar, but losses widen
The world’s largest marijuana company, Canopy Growth, on Wednesday reported improved revenue in its latest quarter, but its losses widened substantially from the same period a year ago. Smiths Falls, Ontario-based Canopy saw revenue rise 250% in the first fiscal quarter of 2020 to 90.5 million Canadian dollars ($67 million) compared with the same period […] Marijuana giant Canopy’s revenues soar, but losses widen is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis companies make their mark on Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing firms
Several companies in the cannabis industry are among the fastest-growing private businesses in the United States, according to the annual Inc. 5,000 rankings. The following are some of the marijuana companies on the list, which was released Wednesday by Inc. magazine: Denver-based NuLeaf Natural, a CBD company, ranked No. 11, posting an 11,949% spike in […] Cannabis companies make their mark on Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing firms is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Pennsylvania medical marijuana market boosted after adding anxiety
Pennsylvania medical cannabis sales are getting a big lift from the addition of anxiety as a qualifying condition. In less than a month, 3,000 people were certified to buy medical marijuana because of anxiety disorders, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reported, citing state health officials. The qualifying condition became effective July 20. State health officials said 180,000 patients […] Pennsylvania medical marijuana market boosted after adding anxiety is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New Mexico governor’s commission eyeing adult-use cannabis legalization
A bipartisan group appointed by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to study legalizing recreational marijuana is moving forward with two public policy meetings this month. The group was scheduled to meet in Albuquerque Wednesday to hear from officials from the state’s current medical cannabis program and from marijuana licensing experts. A second meeting is […] New Mexico governor’s commission eyeing adult-use cannabis legalization is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
CBS: Weed Killer Found In Kids At Higher Levels Than Parents
As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decides whether to re-approve Bayer-Monsanto’s glyphosate, the weed-killing ingredient in Roundup, for another fifteen years, a new report finds ninety percent of the families tested had glyphosate in their bodies, and most children had much higher amounts than their parent. The Center for Environmental Health (CEH), a non-profit that […] The post CBS: Weed Killer Found In Kids At Higher Levels Than Parents appeared first on Health Nut News.
Oklahoma Plan to Open D.C. Office Illustrates Mistake of the 17th Amendment
[image: oklahoma-plan-to-open-d-c-office-illustrates-mistake-of-the-17th-amendment] If Oklahoma wants to have a real liaison with the federal government, it should instead call for the repeal of the 17th Amendment.
Priorities? Cops Threaten to Prosecute People Mocking Drug Dealer’s Hairstyle
[image: priorities-cops-threaten-to-prosecute-people-mocking-drug-dealer-s-hairstyle] Call it hare-brained — or maybe hair-brained: Law enforcement in South Wales is threatening to prosecute people who mock a convicted drug dealer’s hairstyle.
Executive Order Coming Against Big Tech Censorship?
[image: duke-pesta-luis-miguel-executive-order-coming-against-big-tech] VIDEO - Dr. Duke Pesta talks with contributor Luis Miguel about the conundrum conservatives are encountering with big tech censorship that has been happening. Does the government intervene with the tech sector, or does it stay out of the problems of the private companies? Miguel offers insight, as well as updates and speculation from what the Trump administration might do.
Media Distorts Cuccinelli Comments on Statue of Liberty
[image: media-distorts-cuccinelli-comments-on-statue-of-liberty] Once again, the media has distorted remarks of a Trump administration official.
Several Police Officers Shot in Philadelphia
Live video from news stations shows a massive police presence in a neighborhood with dozens of police cars and officers, many of them with their guns drawn.
Biographer: Statue Poem Embraces Migrants from ‘All Places’
The words captured America's promise to newcomers at a time when the nation was also seeking to exclude many immigrants from landing on its shores.
House Subpoenas Owner of 8chan Message Board Tied to Mass Killings
A key House committee has subpoenaed the owner of 8chan, an online message board favored by violent white nationalists including the man suspected of killing 22 people in a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas.
World News Briefs -- August 14, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Dow posts biggest one-day drop since October as recession fears take hold* NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street sold off sharply on Wednesday as recession fears gripped the market after the U.S. Treasury yield curve temporarily inverted for the first time in 12 years. All three major U.S. indexes closed down about 3%, with the blue-chip Dow posting its biggest one-day point drop since October after 2-year Treasury yields surpassed those of 10-year bonds, which is considered a classic recession signal. Dire economic data from China and Germany suggested a faltering global ... more »
Trump Backs off from New Tariffs Amidst Heightened Trade Tensions
On Aug. 12, the Trump administration announced a delay in plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports. President Trump had previously said that starting on Sept. 1, the United States would issue a “small additional tariff of 10 percent on the remaining 300 Billion Dollars of goods and products coming from China into our country.” Combined with the 25 percent tariffs that the U.S. has already placed on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods, an additional tariff on $300 billion in goods would have meant tariffs on practically all Chinese exports. Under the new scheme, however, tari... more »
Is the FBI Punishing Employees’ Political Speech?
Then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director Christopher Wray at Wray's installation ceremony in September 2017. (Department of Justice) In his lawsuit against the Justice Department filed last week, former FBI agent Peter Strzok made an arresting claim: During the Trump Administration ... viewpoint discrimination has infected the FBI. ... While Special Agent Strzok and others who expressed negative opinions of President Trump have been subject to administrative punishments of various degrees of severity, no actions have been taken against agents who expressed harsh critic... more »
Shit Conservatives Don't Understand, Part 3,479
If Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America is shocked and outraged at a university for acts as inocuous as urging students to "Be open to new experiences", letting students use their preferred pronouns, or even talking to students without their parents present (quick! the smelling salts!)...well, just imagine her reaction to some seriously beyond the pale alternative sexuality: U.S. Rep. Steve King told the Westside Conservative Club on Wednesday that humanity might not exist if not for rape and incest throughout human history. "What if we went back through all the family trees ... more »
Power Cuts? What Power Cuts?
By Paul Homewood While Britain is still trying to establish what caused the worst blackout for years last week, the two companies directly responsible still continue to not even mention their involvement: The Danish state owned Oersted, the pop singer formerly known as Prince company formerly known as DONG, who are […]
International affairs... and China Redux
Turmoil in Hong Kong. A trade war that turns out to not be so "easy to win." Chinese companies replacing western ones drilling for middle eastern oil. Threats aimed at Taiwan. Accusations of currency manipulation. Ongoing Intellectual Property ripoffs.... I won't talk about any of those things in today's turn toward the east. In fact, let's start with some good news for a change. Announced in 1978, China’s “Green Great Wall” project aims to plant 400 million hectares of new forests (spanning *42 percent* of China’s landmass) by 2050. ... and now... "Alipay’s ‘crowd’-planted trees ... more »
Russian Nuclear Capable Bombers Fly To A Region Facing Alaska
Russian army Tupolev Tu-160 (R) and Tupolev Tu-22M3 fly in formation over St. Basil's Cathedral during the rehearsal for the Victory Day parade in Moscow, Russia May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva/File Photo *Reuters*:* Russia flies nuclear-capable bombers to region facing Alaska* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it had flown two nuclear-capable TU-160 bombers to a far eastern Russian region opposite Alaska as part of a training exercise that state media said showed Moscow’s ability to park nuclear arms on the United States’ doorstep. The Tupolev TU-160 strategic bom... more »
"Major Recession Alarm Sounds"
*"Major Recession Alarm Sounds"* by Brian Maher "Red, red, in every direction we turn today… red. The Dow Jones shed 800 scarlet points on the day. Percentage wise, both S&P and Nasdaq took similar whalings. The S&P lost 86 points. And the Nasdaq… 242. And so the market paid back all of yesterday’s trade-induced gains — with heaps of interest. Worrying economic data drifting out of China and Germany were partly accountable. Chinese industrial production growth has slackened to 4.8% year over year — its lowest rate since 2002. And given China’s nearly infinite data-torturing capaci... more »
Gotham City Digest
(Where we don't play video games at work then start world wars.) ------------------------------ Kazan saw the coming of guys like Trump as well as the identity politics that would make them. What Kazan never anticipated, however, is that hot mic Gotcha moments would one day not work anymore on the truly brainwashed. And such movies that feature the meteoric rise of demagogues such as A FACE IN THE CROWD, ELMER GANTRY and NETWORK always, as they are all morality tales, feature the sudden downfall of such demagogues. The story of Trump and his squattage in the Oval Office is... more »
The Curious Case of Tom Watson
Is there anyone more predictable in politics than Tom Watson? As night follows day, wherever the Labour leadership put a plus he places a minus. And where a negative is identified, the Deputy Leader tells us to do the opposite. Whatever the issue and whenever the time, Tom does his best to infuriate the bulk of the party membership, bask in the spotlight, and derail matters as much as possible. No wonder his keen enthusiasm for a second referendum doesn't extend to his own mandate. Yet, of late, while he is instrumental to the tedious, low-level war against the sovereignty of the m... more »
The Science Behind Yoga and Stress
*Dr M Storoni MD PhD* - What does bending your body into yoga poses do to your brain chemistry and nerve connections?
Postcards to El Paso -- from New York with love!
My friend Terrie in New York sent these postcards to the children in two El Paso elementary schools, Tom Lea Elementary and Hillside Elementary. Sharing the love, Brenda, Censored News Dear Friends, Some of you are aware of my involvement in sending postcards to people who have been hurt by the ills we see in today’s world. Some have been to my “Card Party” gatherings to make and send and
Endangered Species Act (ESA) reform essential for protecting
“By any reasonable measure, the ESA has been an abject failure. Of the 1,661 species listed as threatened or endangered since 1973, only 3% have been recovered. Endless litigation has tied up resources that could have gone toward species recovery.” … Continue reading →
IRGC commander says Hezbollah can ‘wipe Zionist regime of the map by itself’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, stated on Wednesday, that Hezbollah does not need Iran’s assistance against Israel, claiming that they have the ability to destroy the latter by themselves. “They (the US and its allies) intended to undermine Iran’s regional influence, but […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures 2 new towns as jihadist defenses collapse in southwest Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their advance in the southwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this evening, seizing two new towns from the jihadist rebels. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army entered the towns of Umm Zeitouna and Kafr Tab after the jihadist rebels of Hay’at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists shoot down Syrian fighter jet in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham shot down a Syrian fighter jet over the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate earlier today. According to a report from the Syrian military, their Su-22 jet disappeared from radar after carrying out an attack over the southern corridor of the Idlib Governorate. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"As If..."
"We rush through our days in such stress and intensity, as if we were here to stay and the serious project of the world depended on us. We worry and grow anxious; we magnify trivia until they become important enough to control our lives. Yet all the time we have forgotten that we are but temporary sojourners on the surface of a strange planet spinning slowly in the infinite night of the cosmos." - John O'Donohue
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, "Time Lapse/Life", A4=432Hz
Ludovico Einaudi, "Time Lapse/Life", A4=432Hz
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Seen one galaxy, seen 'em all? Not on your life: The Hubble Space Telescope has captured lots of fantastic pictures of spiral galaxies during its 20-plus years of operation, as you can see in our lineup of "Hubble's Greatest Hits." But I have a feeling that today's image of the galaxy NGC 4911 will be joining the hit parade. This jewel and the other gems in the setting are part of the Coma Cluster, a gathering of galaxies 320 million light-years away from Earth in the northern constellation Coma Berenices. You can make out the wispy tracks of NGC 4911's outer spiral arms, which are... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, “The Sea”
*“The Sea”* “The pull is so strong we will not believe the drawing tide is meant for us, I mean the gift, the sea, the place where all the rivers meet. Easy to forget, how the great receiving depth untamed by what we need needs only what will flow its way. Easy to feel so far away and the body so old it might not even stand the touch. But what would that be like feeling the tide rise out of the numbness inside toward the place to which we go washing over our worries of money, the illusion of being ahead, the grief of being behind, our limbs young rising from such a depth? What would tha... more »
"Compassion In the Presence of Difficulty"
*"Compassion In the Presence of Difficulty"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "True compassion recognizes that all the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others are an illusion. Compassion is the ability to see the deep connectedness between ourselves and others. Moreover, true compassion recognizes that all the boundaries we perceive between ourselves and others are an illusion. When we first begin to practice compassion, this very deep level of understanding may elude us, but we can have faith that if we start where we are, we will eventually feel our way toward it. We mov... more »
Sorry. Tank Abrams Will Not Be Your Next President
*EARL *Done This In what has become one of the more hilarious aspects of American politics, are hacks with not a snowball's chance in hell of winning a particular office, ceremoniously announcing they won't seek that office. It's even more ludicrous when someone who can't even win a state wide election announces they won't seek an even higher office, like they would actually would have a chance to begin with. Take Stacey Abrams for example, a woman with so little integrity as to refuse to even now concede the Georgia election to the legally elected Governor. In a speech in Las Vega... more »
FAIR: The NYT’s Pro-War Arguments Against War With Iran
New York Times recent editorials make it sound as if the war looming between the US and Iran is equally the fault of both countries, or of some inexplicable, inevitable force, rather than the result of US actions. This framing hides US governmental responsibility, and makes it harder for the public to judge intelligently where to place blame. The post FAIR: The NYT’s Pro-War Arguments Against War With Iran appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
"Then There Are Those Of Us, A Few..."
"Lots of people are born into lives that feel like a journey in the very middle of a big ship on familiar seas; they sit comfortably, crossing their legs, they know when the sun will rise and when the moon will wane, they have plans that they follow, they have a map! But then there are those of us, a few, who are born into lives that feel like standing at the very top of the ship's stern; we have to stand up, hold on tight for dear life, we never know when the waves will rock and we never know where the sun will set or when the moon will wane! Nothing follows the laws of common natu... more »
"The Denial System..."
"In order to protect our emotional wounds, and because of our fear of being hurt, humans create something very sophisticated in the mind: a big denial system. In that denial system we become the perfect liars. We lie so perfectly that we lie to ourselves and we even believe our own lies. We don't notice we are lying, and sometimes even when we know we are lying, we justify the lie and excuse the lie to protect ourselves from the pain of our wounds. The denial system is like a wall of fog in front of our eyes that blinds us from seeing the truth. We wear a social mask because it's t... more »
Gregory Mannarino, "MELTDOWN ENDGAME: We Lose. FULL BLOWN DEBT CRISIS"
Gregory Mannarino, "MELTDOWN ENDGAME: We Lose. FULL BLOWN DEBT CRISIS" - 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/
"Everything Is Awesome! 8/14/19"
"Markets In Turmoil: 'Clubbed Like A Baby Seal!'" "The Average US Farm Is $1.3 Million In Debt, And Now The Worst Farming Crisis In Modern History Is Upon Us" "It Would Help If There Was Some Liquidity..." "Dow Drops More Than 700 *800* Points as Roller Coaster in Markets Continues"
The Army Wants a Ton of Robot Fighting Vehicles and Is Working to Build Them
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5656347/1-4-cav-bradleys-prepare-multinational-exercise] Attack of the drones. *The Army's CoVeR program seeks to develop autonomous vehicle mobility technologies to enable military tracked autonomous vehicles to operate in tough military environments at realistic speeds.* THE MIL & AERO COMMENTARY – Support for unmanned combat vehicles on the ground, such as autonomous armored personnel carriers, military utility vehicles, and even main battle tanks, is gaining momentum, as Pentag... more »
Thomas Mann's War Against Hitler
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] In his important new book, Thomas Mann's War, the literary scholar Tobias Boes carefully scrutinizes Mann’s embrace of his leading role in America in battling Nazism. *Tobias Boes*, *Thomas Mann’s War: Literature, Politics, and the World Republic of Letters* (Ithaca, New York and London: Cornell University Press, 2019), 376 pp., $34.95. IN FEBRUARY 1938, Thomas Mann and his family sailed from Cherbourg, France to New York, where they were greeted by a throng of reporters and a film crew from the Paramount News Corporation. M... more »
A Long-Term Trade War Is a Lose-Lose Scenario
*John Dale Grover* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] A weaker economy means less tax revenue to spend on vital domestic programs and on maintaining America’s world-class military. The economic pain of the trade war with China has caused President Donald Trump to put a partial pause on a planned increase in tariffs. On August 13, the U.S. administration announced that the new 10 percent tariffs on certain consumer goods would be delayed until December 15 to spare American consumers during the holiday season. As a result, Americans won’t have to worry as much about if they can a... more »
Is Tulsi Gabbard Right About Syria? She’s Not Wrong.
*Peter Harris* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Washington should not bother to claim to want Assad gone if it is unwilling to do anything to make it happen. Is Tulsi Gabbard an “apologist” for the Syrian regime? How about a “stooge” of the Kremlin? These are just some of the questions being asked of the congresswoman from Hawaii as she bids to become the Democratic nominee for president, but they are entirely the wrong ones. Media outlets and Gabbard’s political rivals should, instead, consider the arguments that have led this veteran of the Iraq War to recommend against re... more »
U.S. Sanctions Will Not Stop Turkey's Shift Towards Russia
*Enea Gjoza* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] If the current overtures to Turkey fail, then U.S. sanctions will likely be inevitable, and might well irreparably damage an already fraught relationship. The political crisis resulting from Turkey’s purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system has profoundly damaged U.S.-Turkish relations, and things could soon get worse. Turkey flouted U.S. threats of sanctions and an end to F-35 sales to acquire the system, and Washington responded by freezing Turkey out of the F-35 program. Now, Congress is pushing for the administrat... more »
Stealth Fighters and SR-71 Mach 3 Spy Planes Can't Do Anything Without 1 Thing
*Dario Leone* *Security, * This picture is a clue. The intensity of the December 1972 LINEBACKER II aerial campaign meant that current Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) and targeting intelligence acquired by GIANT SCALE SR-71 missions be made available quickly to senior planners in Washington DC. In the absence of real-time satellite data links, this required a dedicated courier system known as GIANT CIRCLE, and involved four KC-135s, including KC-135Qs, when available. The first of these carried SR-71 imagery from Kadena AB to MACV at Tan Son Nhut AB, South Vietnam. Additional in... more »
Will China Freeze America Out of the Arctic?
*Mark Rosen* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] There are implications that China and other states will continue to participate in the Arctic economy. America is falling behind. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo openly challenged China’s and Russian’s Arctic intentions at the May 2019 Arctic Council Meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland. This marked a dramatic rhetorical shift in the usual diplomatic line that the United States regarded the Arctic as a venue for cooperation and research and that climate change is *the* clear and present danger to Arctic security. Climate change unquestio... more »
How Russian Mobilizations Could Hide a Surprise Invasion
*Petri Mäkelä* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Terrifying. *During the cold war, this kind of mobilization would have led to a full scale mobilization of the NATO forces in Europe. But after several years of “Snap drills” and “strategic relocation exercises” the west no longer reacts to this muscle flexing.* Russian President Vladimir Putin used extremely harsh rhetoric and accused Ukrainian government of staging a terror operation against the Russian occupied Crimea. Russia claimed that Ukrainian Special Forces had attempted to breach the border between Ukrainian territory ... more »
Could an Independent Kurdistan Survive?
*Petri Mäkelä* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/IRAQ-ERBIL-PARADE-RC1E79172910.html] Maybe. *Turkey has threatened to cut off all oil sales from an independent Kurdistan.* The autonomous Kurdistan Region votes enthusiastically for independence. A perfect world would welcome a new member into the family of nations, but the local powers in the Middle East are preparing to extinguish the flame of freedom before it even has a change to light up properly. Iraq, Turkey and Iran all strongly oppose the creation of a Kurdish state, as they fear that... more »
Why the Panda Is the Perfect Metaphor for China's Attempt at Becoming a Super Power
*Henri Hautamäki* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] We break it down. *While China’s situation with its soft power has been good for a long time, its “hard power”, namely the armed forces, has been lagging behind. * For the past few days, there has been a lot of media attention in Finland towards two giant pandas, which were airlifted from China and brought to the Ähtäri zoo in the central part of the country, following a deal in which they were loaned there for fifteen years. During the discussion rising from this “news spectacle”, a friend of mine decided to write in her blog ... more »
Fukushima – The Untouchable Eco-Apocalypse No One is Talking About
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Paintings with intriguing & secret symbols & messages
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/04/21/ten-paintings-with-intriguing-hidden-symbols-and-messages/
10 reasons having a religion is madness
https://ideapod.com/10-reasons-religion-madness/
Key yield curve inverts as 10-year tops 2-year yield
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/13/us-bonds-yield-curve-at-flattest-level-since-2007-amid-risk-off-sentiment.html?__source=facebook%7Cmain
Out Of Bleach But Want Something To Drink? Have Miracle Mineral Solution Instead
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is again warning consumers not to purchase, much less drink, a supplement drink sold as a medical treatment that goes by all kinds of interesting names, from Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement, MMS, Chlorine Dioxide (CD) Protocol, Water Purification Solution (WPS) and probably more. read more
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