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Cults, Antifa and the Mail
*Housekeeping* We have a lot to cover today on the blog, and while I want to delve, I also want to cover what I want to cover. Google allowed me to comment on my own blog twice before the anti-LL software crashed that ability. *Even Google isn't infallible*. The same problem exists not that existed before and I simply find it challenging to find the time to deal with it. *How to Fight Antifa?* PORTLAND, OR—In a press release earlier this week, Portland police chief Danielle Outlaw (her actual name), appearing somber and exhausted, said she just wishes there were some kind of grou... more »
More than 150 ill in Spanish Listeria outbreak; deaths reported
The number of people affected by a Listeria outbreak in Spain has jumped to almost 150. The outbreak is linked to meatloaf. Previously 44 people were reported to be sick, with half of them treated in hospital. Health authorities are investigating the illnesses with most in Andalusia but Asturias, Extremadura, Madrid, Catalonia and Aragon also reporting... Continue Reading
Up to 69 Shiga toxin-producing illnesses acquired from popular Minneapolis swimming beach
Minnesota’s Lake Nokomis is to blame for more illnesses that might be caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which is frequently a foodborne pathogen E. coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. E. coli in recreational waters are usually less threatening strains that can make... Continue Reading
Import alerts include seafood, dyes, agricultural pesticides on raw food
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click on the links to view the full alerts. Import Alert Description URL... Continue Reading
Canadian caviar recall expanded; botulism poisoning risk continues
Last week, Kananaskistrade grained salmon caviar was recalled from the marketplace as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) urged consumers to not eat the product because of concerns about botulism poisoning. The CFIA has posted an updated recall that includes additional product information, specifically that “All units sold up to and including August 20, 2019” are implicated... Continue Reading
Research shows Campylobacter, E. coli found at many Dutch cattle farms
Campylobacter was found at most beef cattle farms and a quarter of them had Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, according to a Dutch study. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) investigated in 2017 how often some pathogens occurred in beef cattle. RIVM assessed... Continue Reading
Mildura Base Hospital management set to return to public hands
The Victorian Government is set to announce that it will take over the running of the state's only privately run public hospital.
German theme park shuts swastika-shaped ride, saying it 'didn't notice'
The manager of the German theme park says the ride's resemblance to two rotating swastikas was not obvious from the manufacturer's sketches.
‘Not all that glitters is gold’: Solomon Islands MPs issue warning over pivot to China
A cohort of 16 Solomon Islands MPs issue a strong warning against the Pacific nation moving its diplomatic relations from Taiwan to Beijing, stating it is not in the country's interest and voicing concern over the "compromised freedoms" a political allegiance to the superpower could usher in.
'Clearly they've gone too far': War of words over uni club's debate about killing politicians
A spat breaks out between a university debating club and student Liberals over a debate about assassinating political leaders who don't act on climate change.
Young basketballer 'laughed at' when complaining of on-court racism, father alleges
A Canberra father claims a Basketball ACT referee laughed when his son reported on-court racism, and that the behaviour went unchecked for weeks.
Trump Never Had a Grand Strategy for China: They Were Just Tariff Tantrums
Trump's tariff strategy is obviously incoherent, but other approaches like anti-trust to improve the US trade's position are sorely wanting.
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From Jenna Orkin Wildfires are blazing through the Amazon rainforest in record numbers Video of test that Putin said released no elevated radiation. (FB) Scientists Discover How Giant Earthquakes Start This Isn't Normal: Kansas & Oklahoma Hit By 65 Earthquakes In Last 7 Days There's another allegation that ties a member of the royal family to a woman who says she was victimized by Jeffrey Epstein Epstein's Former Cellmate Begs Judge For Transfer To Another Jail Trump evoked anti-Semitic tropes against American Jews while trying to prove how pro-Israel he is *Yup. Part of his general "...more »
NASA Say The Amazon Is Burning At Below Average Rates - Yet Many News Stories Say Record Rates???
Short summary: we have had wild fires for many years now in the Amazon, even in the tropical rainforest - mainly started by humans for forest clearing and ranching. It is not enough to impact significantly on the Paris agreement pledges yet though it is important in the long term if this continues for decades. This image is beign shared with captions such as "The Amazon is burning at record rates - and deforestation is to blame". NASA's caption is that it is burning at less than average rates. Bit of a big difference there. It shows smoke from fires in the Amazon region on 13th A... more »
Russian Diplomacy In The Middle East
The political changes which have been transforming the Middle East for the last two months are not the result of the destruction of any of the protagonists, but the evolution of the Iranian, Turkish and Emirati points of view. Where the military might of the United States has failed, the subtlety of Russian diplomacy has succeeded.
Amid Recession Warnings, Trump Reportedly Considering More Tax Cuts for Rich and Corporations
Trump proposes yet more tax breaks, which would do more for the stock market than for the real economy.
Meet the XQ-58 Valkyrie: Is This Stealth Drone the Future of the U.S. Air Force?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/78/af/75/78af7556c917a48f37e11a372a00fa46.jpg] Or not? *While the Valkyrie program develops one type of wingman drone, the broader Skyborg program is working on the hardware and software for integrating manned and unmanned fighters.* The U.S. Air Force’s future drone fighter is back in the air. The XQ-58 Valkyrie on June 11, 2019 took off for its second test flight over Yuma, Arizona. The 29-feet-long, jet-powered drone “successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight,” the Air Force R... more »
Drone Kills Drone: How an MQ-9 Killed Another Drone (And Made History)
*Dario Leone* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-MILITARY-DRONES-GF20000010484.html] Is the age of drone wars here? *The MQ-9 baseline system carries the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, which has a robust suite of visual sensors for targeting.* The MQ-9 has made its first air-to-air killby shooting down another drone using a heat-seeking missile in a test. The test was carried out in November 2017, Col. Julian Cheater, commander of the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, told Military.com. “Something that’s unclassified but not we... more »
Fed Rate Cut Bails out Trump for Policies That are Slowing the Economy
*Rodney Ramcharan* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Wall Street traders want to know what Fed Chair Jerome Powell is thinking. The Federal Reserve appears to be bailing out the president. Responding to concerns of a slowing economy – in part caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars – the Fed cut short-term interest rates for the first time since 2008, lowering its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 2.25%. The cut sends a message to financial markets and households that the Fed stands ready to give the economy a boost should it slow further. Given that it’s forced to do s... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Not only can Moscow Mitch McTraitor see Russia from his bank account, he can see the NRA in his living room and his home office. God knows what we'd find in his basement but would you go down there? I bet the whole atmosphere of the $enate Majority Leader's home is mega-disturbing. What else would we expect from a soulless little MAGA man who's very existence signifies the melding of creepiness with sleaziness? It's almost Labor Day and $enator McTraitor has done nothing, zero, zip about bringing his gang of political miscreants back to Washington to address gun violenc... more »
Brazilian States and Municipalities to Receive R$500 Billion Over Fifteen Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new federal pact may lead to the transfer of approximately R$500 billion (US$125 billion) over fifteen years. The estimate was released by the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, who met on Tuesday, August 20th, with Senate leaders for four hours to address the issue. Guedes left the meeting with […] The post Brazilian States and Municipalities to Receive R$500 Billion Over Fifteen Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Angela Davis, the Icon of Black Feminism Comes to Brazil in October
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An icon of black feminism, philosopher and activist Angela Davis will come to Brazil in October to take part in lectures, courses and to release her 2019 book "An Autobiography". The writer will visit São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the São Paulo capital, the North American's first stop, […] The post Angela Davis, the Icon of Black Feminism Comes to Brazil in October appeared first on The Rio Times.
Consumer Expectations for Annual Inflation Falls in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Consumers' expectations for annual inflation retreated 0.2 percentage points, going from 5.3 percent in July to 5.1 percent in August. In comparison to the same month in 2018, the retreat was 0.6 percentage points. This was the second consecutive reduction since June when it stood at 5.4 percent. The information […] The post Consumer Expectations for Annual Inflation Falls in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Volkswagen Classics in German Rally
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Volkswagen SP2, a Karmann-Ghia TC, and a Brasília, the 1970s and 1980s Brazilian classics, will compete in a rally in Germany at the end of this week. The trio, which belongs to Volkswagen's collection of classic cars, will travel the 580 km between the . . . To read […] The post Brazilian Volkswagen Classics in German Rally appeared first on The Rio Times.
Potholes Blamed for Ninety Percent of Traffic Issues in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data from the Traffic Conditions, Incidents and Traffic Accidents Monitoring Panel, a municipal service that reports real-time traffic issues in the city, using the Waze base, showed that potholes in city streets are the cause for ninety percent of traffic accidents. Drivers pass on data from . . . To […] The post Potholes Blamed for Ninety Percent of Traffic Issues in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bill Forcing Offenders to Reimburse Health System is Passed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The bill that holds the perpetrator of domestic violence liable to compensate the Unified Health System (SUS) for medical and hospital costs incurred in assisting the victim was approved on Tuesday night, August 20th, by the The post Bill Forcing Offenders to Reimburse Health System is Passed appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio State Deputy Wants Speed Cameras Information on the Internet
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Information on speed cameras on roads and highways in the State of Rio de Janeiro may be compulsorily disclosed on the Internet. This is determined by Bill 1.357/16, by Deputy Thiago Pampolha, which the Legislative Assembly of the State . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Rio State Deputy Wants Speed Cameras Information on the Internet appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eletrobras Recorded a 30 Percent Increase in Brazil’s Installed Capacity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eletrobras recorded an increase of 30 percent in the country's installed capacity and exceeded the total of 50 thousand MW. According to the company, the number pertains to 128 plants owned by its subsidiaries or which rely on its participation in sector enterprises. On Tuesday, August 20th, Eletrobras launched its […] The post Eletrobras Recorded a 30 Percent Increase in Brazil’s Installed Capacity appeared first on The Rio Times.
Facebook Introduces ‘Clear History’ Tool
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following a few deferrals, Facebook has begun providing a tool that will allow users to delete their history of social media activity. The tool, named 'Clear History', will be accessible in a specific section. By pressing the delete activity button, users will be free to de-activate websites to which they […] The post Facebook Introduces ‘Clear History’ Tool appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mohammad Samir at-Taramisi
August 18, 2019: Mohammad Samir at-Taramisi, 26, was one of three Palestinians who were killed near the border with Israel in northern Gaza early Sunday morning before dawn. The three men have been identified as Mahmoud Adel al-Walayda, 24, Mohammad Farid Abu Namous, 27, and Mohammad Samir at-Taramisi, 26. All were taken to the Indonesian Hospital… The post Mohammad Samir at-Taramisi appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog .
Mohammad Farid Abu Namous
August 18, 2019: Mohammad Farid Abu Namous, 27, was one of three Palestinians who were killed near the border with Israel in northern Gaza early Sunday morning before dawn. The three men have been identified as Mahmoud Adel al-Walayda, 24, Mohammad Farid Abu Namous, 27, and Mohammad Samir at-Taramisi, 26. All were taken to the Indonesian… The post Mohammad Farid Abu Namous appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
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Great Barrier Reef Is In Much Better Shape Than Climate Alarmists Claim, Australian Environment Minister Confirms
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? From GWPF: ? Returning from a snorkelling trip to Moore and Flynn reefs offshore from Cairns, Ms Ley was happy yesterday to broadcast the message that tourism operators desperately want heard around the world. “Today we saw coral that was struggling…
Funeral For An Icelandic Glacier
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood One of the sillier climate stories doing the rounds this week is the “funeral of an Icelandic glacier”. It is remarkable how widely it has been reported, testament to a highly organised effort to publicise it throughout the world, complete with silly…
Re-evaluating the manufacture of the climate consensus
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry A new book by Oppenheimer, Oreskes et al. entitled ‘Discerning Experts: The Practices of Scientific Assessment for Environmental Policy‘ makes a case against consensus seeking in climate science assessments. I have long railed against the consensus-seeking process used by the IPCC (see my previous blog posts on…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 232 – 2019
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Summer in Arctic is NOT getting warmer
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Summer in Arctic is not getting warmer DMI is source
Alaska Winter Storm Warning
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Remember, Last month was the hottest July ever recorded in Alaska? Alaska Winter Storm Warning National Weather Service Fairbanks AK Aug 20 2019 Northeastern Brooks Range above 2000 feet-Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY… Heavy wet snow…
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 21st August 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Google Researcher Smeared By Hillary Clinton, CNN
By Corinne Weaver ~ Allegedly, Google did everything it could within its power to help Hillary Clinton win in 2016. It didn’t work. So did it happen? Dr. Robert Epstein testified at a Senate hearing in July that Google had helped influence 2.6 million votes in favor of Hillary Clinton in 2016. On August 19, […]
The Green New Deal: Less About Climate, More About Control
By Nicolas Loris and Kevin Dayaratna ~ If someone asked you to describe the Green New Deal, what would you say? According to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., it’s a “bold idea” that would “create millions of good-paying jobs” and help “rebuild communities in rural America that have been devastated.” Oh, you thought the Green New Deal […]
Neuralink to trial microchips for human brains
Neuralink, the ambitious tech company behind research to link the human brain and computer together, is looking to start trials on patients next year. The announcement comes three years after Elon Musk unveiled plans to implant microchips into people’s brains to control devices and “enable superhuman intelligence”.
German boy, 8, takes family car on 140 kph joyride
An eight-year-old German boy takes the family car in the early hours of the morning, reaching speeds of 140 kph on the motorway, with his mother reportedly explaining to police that he is regularly allowed behind the wheel... of bumper cars and go-karts.
Kangaroo Island man reported after police allegedly uncover 800 litres of homemade booze
A South Australian man is reported for allegedly selling alcohol without a licence after police uncovered about 800 litres of homemade alcohol at his property.
Tweets For Today
Row over #Greenland is part of broader battle over the Arctic, says expert The region could be crucial for control over new shipping lanes that are opening as the ice melts https://t.co/cHlrO08GIV pic.twitter.com/uEp4forgVH — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 22, 2019 Why India wants to break its decades-old nuclear pledge https://t.co/eqOzYSUJMG — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 22, 2019 North Korea says U.S. cruise missile test, military moves 'dangerous,' still committed to dialogue: KCNA https://t.co/So1wJgopUZ pic.twitter.com/PkIjdY6XdG — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August... more »
'I respectfully dissent': Why one judge wanted to quash George Pell's convictions
When the Victorian Court of Appeal upheld George Pell's convictions for abusing two choirboys, the decision was not unanimous. While two of the judges said Pell's victim was a "witness of truth", a third wanted to acquit the cardinal of his charges. Here's why.
Medicinal cannabis facility a goer in Victoria with hopes it'll deter patients from black market
A regional Victorian town will soon house one of the world's largest medicinal cannabis production facilities, amid a push to drive patients away from the thriving black market.
There's been a lack of women in our news coverage — here's how we're fixing it
ABC News has launched the 50:50 Project to achieve equal representation of women and men in our content by the end of next year, and we're also producing more stories of interest to female audiences.
Strip searches in spotlight after 21yo woman claims she has been targeted six times
Research published by the University of NSW has revealed there has been an almost 20-fold increase in the number of strip searches conducted in the past 12 years.
The one-word answer that makes Australia sit up and listen
Australia would once have refused to loan money to PNG but what was once unthinkable is now very much a possibility. One important thing has changed, writes Shane McLeod.
Melbourne Fringe festival 'Aussie Geisha' performance cancelled over 'yellowface' allegation
The show, described as a "cross cultural love story", will not go ahead after a public campaign and open letter calling the production a "stereotyped depiction of orientalist fantasy".
Gas producers have cut prices but retailers haven't passed it on, finds ACCC
The prospect of supply exceeding demand in the domestic gas market has done little to ease prices or the excessive margins charged by retailers, argues the ACCC.
Buddy confirms he will play to age 36 on eve of 300th game
After a frustrating year of injuries superstar Sydney Swans forward Lance Franklin gears up for his 300th game on Saturday, predicting he will fulfil the final three years of his monster $10 million contract with the club.
Rundle Mall stabber sentenced for almost deadly 'unprovoked attack'
A man who stabbed two strangers in Rundle Mall in a violent and unprovoked attack, that left one of the victims fighting for life, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Missing woman's former lover denies being angry with her, murder trial told
Speaking from the United States via video link, Novy Chardon's former lover tells a Supreme Court murder trial he was not angry with her after they broke up in 2012.
Deputy PM apologises for comment former Pacific island leader says was like 'drunk' remark
Nationals leader Michael McCormack says he is sorry for comments about Pacific Islanders being able to survive the ravages of climate change by taking fruit-picking jobs in Australia.
'Hello George': Melbourne Archbishop uses radio interview to send Pell a message of support
Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli says he continues to believe George Pell is innocent of child sexual abuse, suggesting the jailed Cardinal is in fact a victim of mistaken identity.
'A pitiful statement': Experts hit back after Brazil's President blames NGOs for Amazon fires
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says, without evidence, that not-for-profit organisations whose budgets have been cut may be setting fires to make him look bad.
At The End Comes The Strength - A Poem & Guest Post by KiBLS
*At the end comes the strength* *The end is slowly approaching,* *That's what a faithful scout told me.* *Now it suddenly becomes obvious to me;* *It is coming suspiciously close to me.* *It is difficult for me to evade him,* *Because it always requires more.* *Thoughts have to grasp everything,* *they can't leave time me to rest.* *The heart becomes warm and heavy,* *until it gasps; I can't anymore.* *And yet you feel this strength,* *which gives you a new courage.* *You have to do this with all your will;* *breast-feed your innermost from the inside.* *Then you will see it;* *... more »
Russian Defense Ministry Posts Video Of Its Latest Drone
*Sputnik*:* Russian Defence Ministry Posts Video of 6-Tonne Altius-U Drone's Maiden Flight (Video)* MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defence Ministry has posted a video of the maiden flight of a 6-tonne Altius-U drone, capable of being in the air for more than 24 hours. A 1 minute and 3 second video was posted on the ministry's YouTube channel. The video shows the drone's flight and manoeuvres in the sky, as well as landing. Altius-U is the final form of this unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), created as a result of the development and testing of a number of prototypes. The flight too... more »
AR-15: These Are the Most Powerful on the Planet
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z57sMrKynvk/maxresdefault.jpg] Take a look. *The whole case was baffling to many in the gun community since Malkowski had been a staunch proponent of stricter gun laws and had even been named National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Business Person of the Year” in 2014.* If you’re serious about your firearms then you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Stag Arms. This Connecticut-based company has risen to the top of the heap in terms of manufacturers offering quality AR-15s. At one point, they were even manufacturing ... more »
What Is Haitian Voodoo?
*Guilberly Louissaint* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Voodoo believers walk during the annual Voodoo festival Fete Gede at Cite Soleil Cemetery in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. For many in the West, Voodoo invokes images of animal sacrifices, magical dolls and chanted spells. But Voodoo – as practiced in Haiti and by the black diaspora in the United States, South America and Africa – is a religion based on ancestral spirits and patron saints. Known as “Vodou” in Haiti, the religion has also served as a form of resistance against the French colonial empire. And unlike many mains... more »
India Learned One Way How to Sink a $3 Billion Dollar Submarine: Leave a Hatch Open
*Jared Keller* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/INDIA-MILITARY--RC13865AE700.html] And it nearly was sunk. *Call it a lesson learned for the Indian navy, which managed to put the country’s first nuclear-missile submarine, the $2.9 billion INS Arihant, out of commission in the most boneheaded way possible.* The modern submarine is not a simple machine. A loss of propulsion, unexpected flooding, or trouble with reactors or weapons can doom a sub crew to a watery grave. Also, it’s a good idea to, like, close the hatches before you dive. *(This article... more »
Picture Of The Day
The skyline of the central business district is seen in the morning in Beijing. REUTERS/Stringer *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Editor's Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
August 22nd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #945
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday August 22nd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
DOE Issues Statement on Energy Star Thermostat Report….
The needle on the CTH winnamometer momentarily pegs ‘too much‘… [Backstory Here] After quite widespread discussion on the Energy Star Thermostat Report, and the ridiculous recommendations to set thermostat to 82° when sleeping, the U.S. Department of Energy (Secretary Rick … Continue reading →
"Our Fake-Money Bubble Will Burst"
*"Our Fake-Money Bubble Will Burst"* By Bill Bonner "The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind small." – Sextus Empiricus POITOU, FRANCE – "The year moves ahead. Here in France, leaves are already beginning to dry, curl, and fall to the ground. A gentle breeze shuffles them along, driving them into corners and under bushes. Last night was cold. We were out at a party in the Limousin region. Slightly higher and hillier than Poitou, we stood outside and felt the cool air falling on our heads. We shivered and reached for sweaters… and then retreated to our cars for the drive ... more »
Russian President Putin: Recent U.S. Missile Test Is A Threat To Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the Presidental Palace in Helsinki, Finland, August 21, 2019. Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS *Reuters*: *Putin says U.S. is able to deploy new cruise missile in Europe* HELSINKI (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the United States was now in a position to deploy a new land-based cruise missile in Romania and Poland, a scenario he considered a threat that Moscow would need to respond to. The Pentagon said on Monday it had tested a conventio... more »
Excusing the inexcusable: Re-thinking political legitimacy in the Philippines beyond the notions of support and loyalty
The role of excusing what others find inexcusable is a crucial part of understanding Filipino politics. The post Excusing the inexcusable: Re-thinking political legitimacy in the Philippines beyond the notions of support and loyalty appeared first on New Mandala.
NBC: South Dakota woman thought she had kidney stones, but gave birth to triplets
Dannette Giltz was rushed to the hospital because she thought she had kidney stones. But not long after she and her husband got to the hospital, they learned they were about to have triplets! Dannette and Austin Giltz have been together twelve years and have two kids. So far their life was going according to […] The post NBC: South Dakota woman thought she had kidney stones, but gave birth to triplets appeared first on Health Nut News.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Attack on Endangered Species Act
Endangered Red Fox Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Attack on Endangered Species Act Environmental Groups Head to Court Over Trump-Bernhardt’s Extinction Plan By Center for Biological Diversity Censored News August 21, 2019 WASHINGTON— Environmental and animal protection groups today sued the Trump administration over its new regulations that dramatically weaken the Endangered
Twitler insulted, says muffins are better than danish, and the Little Mermaid is only a 6
From The Guardian: Donald Trump has cancelled his trip to Denmark and postponed his meeting with the Danish prime minister after she said that Greenland was not for sale. This can mean only one thing—Twitler doesn’t have a golf course in … Continue reading →
Ivan Koop Kuper : A candid portrait of Daniel DeWitt Thomas, Part 2
The making of the 13th Floor Elevators’ album, ‘Bull of the Woods.’ By Ivan Koop Kuper | The Rag Blog | August 21, 2019 HOUSTON — A third studio album followed the 13th Floor Elevator’s ground breaking psych classic, Easter … finish reading Ivan Koop Kuper : A candid portrait of Daniel DeWitt Thomas, Part 2
Russian President Putin Admits That Deadly Explosion Occurred During A Weapons Test
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the Presidental Palace in Helsinki, Finland, August 21, 2019. Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Putin says deadly military accident occurred during weapons systems test* HELSINKI (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a deadly blast at a military site in northern Russia earlier this month had taken place during the testing of what he called promising new weapons systems. Putin said that Moscow could not reveal everything about ... more »
Scratch The Surface Of Half The Republican Legislators In The Country And You'll Find... Matt Shea (R-WA)
*Rep. Matt Shea (R, of course)* Between Spokane and the Idaho border you'll find Washington's 4th legislative district. It's very rural. There's got to be a town there but I can't find one on the map, although... there was a post office of sorts in a town called Drygoon and in 1902 they changed the name from Drygoon to Colbert in honor of a postmaster named Harry Colbert. But I'm not certain if it's inside the district or not. Like I said, it's very rural. The state Rep from the 4th, Matthew Shea, is 45. He's beyond conservative. When his wife Lisa divorced him, she applied for an a... more »
Antifa Anti-First-Amendment Group, Attacking Free Speech Forum Against Violence
Tim Pool and Sargon of Akkad videos about the ANTIFA (Anti-First Amendment) group threats to assault a peaceful meeting to discuss ending violence. Continue reading →
DNC SpyGate News
A Dan Bongino video & The Hill article about declassified dirt on the whole SpyGate Follies. Continue reading →
China's Economy Continues To Slow Down
*Zero Hedge*: *Chart Of The Day: China's Economy Slows To 4.6% In June* According to Fathom Consulting, a global independent macro research consultancy, it's proprietary China Momentum Indicator 2.0 has slowed to 4.6% in June, the lowest reading since Aug. 2016. There is also a growing gap between the China Momentum Indicator 2.0 at 4.6% and official GDP data at 6.2%. Might suggest China's economy hasn't yet bottomed, could continue to decline through 2H19 into 1H20. Gary Cohn, the former chief economic advisor to Donald Trump, has said the slowdown predates the trade war and refl... more »
White House Press Pool Doesn’t Like Chopper Pressers – ‘He’s Melting Us, Halp’…
We are approaching the never-before-reached strata of “too much winning”. Today President Trump held the third press conference over thirty minutes in the past four days. Sunday a chopper presser on the tarmac in New Jersey (36 minutes). Tuesday a … Continue reading →
Half of the World’s People to Live in Water-Scarce Regions by 2050 – Report
[image: Brazil,Data shows that by 2050 half of the world's population will live in regions where drinking water is scarce] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – By 2050 more than fifty percent of the world’s population will live in water-scarce regions with almost sixty percent of freshwater flows coming from transboundary rivers, according to a report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on Thursday, August 22nd. The report, dubbed the Blue Peace Index, examines the extent […] The post Half of the World’s People to Live in Water-Scarce Regions by 2050 – Report appeared first on The Rio... more »
Establishment Dems Are Openly Bullying Progressives. Good.
Establishment Democrats have been flipping out about Susan Sarandon on Twitter. Again. In 2019. I won’t re-hash the vapid origins of the drama here; if you want you can read about it here. Suffice to say that as usual it originated with Neera Tanden, the […]
How an almost forgotten art heist helped change regional galleries forever
In August 1978, someone entered Ballarat's art gallery, grabbed a 92-year-old painting off the wall, and walked out the front door. Now, the once cash-strapped gallery hosts international artists.
'My internet is better than it was in Sydney': Outback textile artist's pleasant surprise
Burketown, a town in north-west Queensland, can be cut off from the world for months at a time during the wet season, but it's got better internet than in Sydney according to a textile designer.
A TV show tried dog training for babies. It sounds ludicrous, but it's seriously wrong
Some may dismiss the advice on the TV show Train Your Baby Like a Dog, but its strategies aren't dissimilar to some popular baby and toddler care books, writes Amy Brown.
Key witness changes his story at William Tyrrell inquest
People in a packed gallery sit up when inconsistencies begin to appear in the testimony of "person of interest" Paul Savage, a neighbour who claimed he joined in the search for the missing three-year-old.
Multi-billion-dollar online trading world could be banned if ASIC gets its way
ASIC proposes stamping out the controversial binary options industry and placing heavy restrictions on CFD investments in changes that could shake-up the multi-billion-dollar world of online trading.
'Completely inadequate': Parents who fed baby vegan diet escape jail
Sydney parents who fed their daughter a diet including oats, rice milk and sultanas which resulted in her suffering rickets will undertake community service and continue to have access to the child.
Former Nationals leader and deputy PM Tim Fischer dies at age 73
A widely respected and quirky political figure, the former deputy prime minister's remarkable career began as a 20-year-old conscript fighting in the jungles in Vietnam and ended in the Vatican as Australia's top diplomat.
Australia to ban local ivory and rhino horn trade
Up to 50,000 elephants and around 1,000 rhinos are killed worldwide each year for their ivory and horns, and Australia wants to put an end to local sales.
'Can you see that I don't have pink eyes?': Meet the woman busting myths about albinism
Elizabeth Beales was diagnosed with albinism when she was 40, now she's working to debunk the many myths associated with the genetic condition at a national conference to be held in Adelaide this weekend.
French tourist found alive in Kakadu National Park after two-day search
Yann Buriet, 31, who went missing at the popular Gunlom Falls campsite about 400 kilometres south-east of Darwin on Saturday, is found walking out of bushland.
NSW grandmother donates speaking device after thoughtless theft in SA
A Hunter Valley grandmother has generously donated an expensive speaking device to an Adelaide teenager with cerebral palsy after thieves stole the teen's device last weekend.
Court releases video of Matthew White's murder confession of Cooktown woman Donna Steele
A court releases the video of a police interview that shows the murder confession of Matthew White, who strangled Cooktown woman Donna Steele in a botched extortion bid and has been sentenced to life in jail.
Margaret has the brain of someone decades younger. What's her secret?
Unlike her mum, who died at 72 with Alzheimer’s disease, Margaret — who just turned 86 — has the brain health and cognitive function of someone 20 years her junior and shows no sign of dementia.
Missile Defense Drama: Defense Department Just 'Killed' Its New Kill Vehicle
*David Axe* *Security, * In a move that should surprise no one, the U.S. Defense Department has ended its faltering effort to develop a new “kill vehicle” -- a kind of non-explosive warhead -- for its most powerful missile-defense system. In a move that should surprise no one, the U.S. Defense Department has ended its faltering effort to develop a new “kill vehicle” -- a kind of non-explosive warhead -- for its most powerful missile-defense system. The Pentagon has canceled, effective Aug. 22, 2019, its contract with Boeing to develop the Redesigned Kill Vehicle. The cancelation... more »
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