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Loneliness is the worst poverty
The guest pastor this morning quoted Mother Teresa on loneliness being the worst kind of poverty, but when I checked I think he must have paraphrased because I couldn't find the exact one. But I may have found one even better. "During a speech in 1994 at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C., she said, “I can never forget the experience I had in visiting a home where they kept all these old parents of sons and daughters who had just put them into an institution and forgotten them – maybe. I saw that in that home these old people had everything – good food, comfortable pl... more »
An Ah Hah Moment While Shopping
I think I understand one side of Bernie Sanders. I returned a few minutes ago from shopping at the Lucky Supermarket in Pacific Grove, California. On the shopping list was a particular kind of cheese my wife wanted: Sargento Sharp Cheddar in slices. I had to look at a long row of similarly packaged cheeses […] The post An Ah Hah Moment While Shopping appeared first on Econlib.
The Long-Term Decline of the Tories
One of the key points this blog has hammered time and again is how the Conservative Party is in long-term decline, and many of its pathologies, from extreme short-termism to the predominance of unprincipled, incompetent chancers are symptoms of a slow burning crisis now coming to a head. I say slow burning because the argument the party is in long-term decline was first ventured by John Ross in his 1983 book, *Thatcher and Friends: The Anatomy of the Tory Party*. And as might readers know, I'm working on a book on the very same topic. What then does a book a stone's throw from 40 y... more »
Big Tech, Russia and U.S. Under Fire for A.I. Weapons Programs; Campaign to Stop Killer Robots Coalition Doubles in Size
By Nicholas West Renewed attention over artificial intelligence for use in warfare (“killer robots”) is being brought to the forefront with the recent Convention on...more »
Will President Trump's Trade War Strategy Work Against China?
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo/File Photo *Andy Puzder & Jim Talent, RCP:* *Trump Is Playing a Long Game With China* America has the upper hand in the ongoing trade negotiations with China, and the temporary reprieve that President Trump recently gave the Chinese regime is only further proof that our strong economy grants us a degree of flexibility that Beijing can’t hope to match. There are a lot of misconceptions ... more »
Trigger Too Light?: This Might Be a Glock Guns 'Fatal Flaw'
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The trigger? *While many handguns have much heavier trigger pulls, it’s clear that others have precisely the same trigger pull weight as a Glock, and have for decades. It seems likely that the “light trigger pull” of the Glock is more likely due to a combination of factors, including operator error and the design of the gun itself.* Handgun maker Glock advertises its pistols as the embodiment of perfection, and the Austrian-designed handguns have indeed attracted a fanatical following. One complaint about Glocks, however, is that their trigger pull ... more »
Forget Stealth Fighters and Aircraft Carriers: America Should Fear China's J-10 Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, * It has skills. While observers focus their attention on China's new J-20 stealth fighter, the Chinese air force steadily is improving and building more copies of an only slightly less sophisticated fighter: the J-10. Much like the U.S. Air Force with its mix of stealthy and non-stealthy fighters, the Chinese air force is developing a two-tier fighter fleet. Alongside a handful of radar-evading J-20s, Beijing is acquiring hundreds of more-conventional J-10s. *(This first appeared last month.)* The single-engine, single-seat J-10, a product of the Chengd... more »
China's J-20 'Heavy' Stealth Fighter: Can It Kill F-22 and F-35 Fighters?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Let us take a look. *J-20 pilots also are equipped with helmet-mounted sights that allow them to target high-off-boresight PL-10E heat-seeking missiles within a 90-degree angle of the plane’s nose simply by looking at the target. The short-range missiles are stored in small side-bays but can be cunningly rotated outside prior to launch, as depicted here.* In January 2011, the maiden flight of a large, dagger-like grey jet announced that China had developed its first stealth aircraft—the Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon.” Six years later, after several... more »
Snowing in Turkey in August – Video
Look at the video. This is NOT hail. 24 Aug 2019 – Video was taken this morning (Saturday) in the Eastern Black Sea Youth Camp in the Düzköy district of Trabzon, Turkey. The August snowfall surprised and amazed residents. Some were shocked. Thanks to Enviem in Turkey for this video https://www.trabzonhabermerkezi.com/trabzon/trabzonda-agustos-ayinda-kar-yagdi/3444 “I try to follow ... Read moreSnowing in Turkey in August – Video The post Snowing in Turkey in August – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Biden's Campaign Is Confusing Name Recognition With Electability-- Don't Take The Bait
Remember what Chris Hayes said about looking at the 2020 candidates as the cycle kicked off? I saved the video to remind you. Let's use it as a quick lens to look at Status Quo Joe. Who will he fight for? What will he fight for? Well, who has he always fought for? His own career, his family, his family's lobbying clients, Big Banks, Wall Street, corporate America, the Military Industrial Complex Eisenhower warned us about. Can he be trusted to do what he says? According to PolitiFact, 84% of Trump's checked statement have been lies. No one can compete with that... but Biden comes... more »
Family Court expert charged with child sex abuse used in custody cases
A psychologist charged with sexually abusing three children is used by the Family Court to make recommendations in custody disputes that involve allegations of child sexual abuse.
NSW corruption watchdog begins public probe of Labor donations
ICAC begins a six-week probe into donations of close to $100,000 pledged to the ALP at a fundraising dinner in 2015, investigating whether Labor was receiving cash from illegal sources.
Banning cash so you pay the bank to hold your money is what the IMF wants
A theory gaining traction is that the real motive for the proposed cash ban is not the so-called "black economy", but to give authorities greater control during recessions.
At first I thought Tim Fischer was goofy, but I couldn't have been more wrong
The late deputy PM's fascination with trains was a lifelong obsession. So of course, his final public appearance had to include a rail journey. After profiling Tim Fischer four times over the past 27 years, Australian Story producer Ben Cheshire says his final goodbye.
'One of the most secretive trials in Australian history': Top judges speak out
These court cases could be so secretive that the men facing trial don't even know what they will be allowed to say in court.
‘Crazy cat ladies’ are not a thing, study finds
Guess what? There is no such thing as a “crazy cat lady.” Owning lots of cats does not mean you’re mad, anxious, or sad (or crazy). That’s according to researchers at UCLA. They examined more than 500 pet owners and discovered nothing to confirm the long-held “crazy cat lady” stereotype. The study was published in […] The post ‘Crazy cat ladies’ are not a thing, study finds appeared first on Health Nut News.
Report: America's Nuclear Plants Are Not Prepared For An EMP Attack
*Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner:* *Feds fear EMP 'meltdown' of nuclear power plants* The federal government’s new focus on preventing disaster in a natural or terrorist electromagnetic pulse attack is drawing attention to a lack of testing and preparation at the nation’s nuclear power plants, where a resulting meltdown could cause radiation deaths. ucked into the back of a new report from the Electromagnetic Defense Task Force compiled to highlight the EMP threat to U.S. infrastructure and military installations, the nation’s nuclear regulators admitted that the electric generat... more »
House Democrats plan new ‘Traffic Tax’
Democrats have an idea to make bumper-to-bumper traffic worse: tax drivers more when they’re sitting in traffic. Incoming House Transportation Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) is planning to propose a new tax that would penalize drivers by taxing them at a higher rate
Biden wants to raise capital gains tax “back to 39%”
Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden said he’d like to raise the capital gains tax rate to 39.6 percent, a near doubling of the current 20 percent. Biden made the remarks on Wednesday, August 21 during an interview with Iowa Public
Complaint filed against Senator Whitehouse for unauthorized practice of law
Whitehouse filed a brief with U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of four clients while maintaining inactive status and that the brief was nothing more than an attack on the federal judiciary and an open threat to the U.S. Supreme Court
Obama Judge rules Medicaid must pay for gender reassignment surgery
An Obama-appointed federal judge is forcing Wisconsin taxpayers to provide costly sex reassignment surgery and hormonal procedures for low-income transgender residents who get free medical care from the government. In a recently issued ruling U.S. District Judge William M. Conley writes that Medicaid,
Federal Judge orders FBI to search for Steele documents
U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the FBI to conduct a search within 60 days for records of communications with former British spy and dossier author Christopher Steele post-dating Steele’s service as an FBI confidential source. In ordering the supplemental search,
Greenland Glaciers: History vs. Hysteria
The modern pattern of environmental scares started with Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring claiming chemical are killing birds, only today it is windmills doing the carnage. That was followed by ever expanding doomsday scenarios, from DDT, to CFC, to SST, and now the most glorious of them all, CO2. In all cases the menace was placed […]
DHS Ignored Repeated Warnings About Security of U.S. Bioterrorism Defenses, Not Sure If It Was Hacked
By Sean Walton The Department of Homeland Security stored sensitive data from the nation’s bioterrorism defense program on an insecure website where it was vulnerable... more »
FL: Courts Thwart Charter Theft
Last fall, the Palm Beach County schools taxpayers voted to increase their taxes so that they could bring their public schools up to speed, specifically in terms of building security and teacher pay. And they specifically earmarked the money from this four-year tax for public schools. Some charter schools in Palm Beach County were upset, believing that the law entitles them to a cut of any tax dollars collected for education purposes. This is, after all, Florida, where the state government is working hard to gut the public system and replace it with a profitable privatized system. ... more »
Reject War and Green Poverty : Understanding True Economic Value with the Moon/Mars Mission
Classical Renaissance Space Green Fascism Reject War and Green Poverty : Understanding True Economic Value with the Moon/Mars Mission Video of Reject War and Green Poverty : Understanding True Economic Value with the Moon/Mars Mission Although conflict between the United States and China is being vigorously promoted, the only way to achieve greatness in the future, and to ensure ongoing development of the economy, is to cooperate internationally on multi-decade goals in space. The science and technology development associated with achieving these goals, and the new science that can... more »
Here Is A Reminder Of The World’s Staggering Demand For All Energy Sources
Traffic jam in New Dehli. Ravi Choudhary/Hindustan Times Public Energy Number One: *India’s infrastructure requirements – an eye-opening reminder of the world’s staggering demand for all energy sources* I’ve recently succumbed to an infatuation, much like a grade-school crush. Mind you, what is appealing at my current age is markedly different than what was back then; having traversed a generation’s worth of the realities of adulthood, and with the prospect of hoping to retire someday, the subject matter of my admiration has shifted. Monumentally. Sadly, and weirdly, my current cr... more »
Michael Mann Refuses to Produce Data, Loses Case
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Some years ago, Dr. Tim Ball wrote that climate scientist Michael Mann “belongs in the state pen, not Penn State.” At issue was Mann’s famous “hockey stick” graph that purported to show a sudden and unprecedented 20th century warming trend. The hockey stick featured prominently in the IPCC’s Third…
French President Macron: G7 Nations Close To Agreement On Tackling Amazon Fires
*Reuters*: *G7 nations close to agreement on tackling Amazon fires: Macron* BIARRITZ, France (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations were close to an agreement on how to help fight the Amazon forest fires and try to repair the devastation. “There’s a real convergence to say: ‘let’s all agree to help those countries hit by these fires’,” he told reporters in Biarritz, which is hosting the annual summit of leaders from the Group of Seven nations. He said the G7 countries comprising the United States, Japan, ... more »
Loomer sues Tlaib for a cool $2 million for assault and battery
Rashida Tlaib Hit With $2 Million Lawsuit For Assault! Here’s What Happened TeaParty 247 August 24, 2019 Freedom Watch’s general counsel, Larry Klayman, announced today the filing of a $2 million lawsuit against Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), on behalf of investigative journalist Laura Loomer. The allegations, stemming from an altercation caught from multiple cameras, include assault and religious discrimination. Multiple videos show Loomer asking Tlaib reasonable questions about such things as Tlaib’s views on known terrorist organizations, how Tlaib feels about her Jewish constituents... more »
China's Very Own B-2 Stealth Bomber? Meet the H-20 Stealth Bomber.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Scared yet? *According to a study by Rick Joe at The Diplomat, Chinese publications began speculating about the H-20 in the early 2010s. Postulated characteristics include four non-afterburning WS-10A Taihang turbofans sunk into the top of the wing surface with S-shaped saw-toothed inlets for stealth. It’s worth noting that the WS-10 has been plagued by major problems, but that hasn’t stopped China from manufacturing fighters using WS-10s, with predictably troubled results.* In October 2018, Chinese media announced that the People’s Liberation Arm... more »
Rights as Government Power and the Kiss of Judas
As many analysts have noted, including Anthony de Jasay, the idea of rights is slippery, for it can mean that everything not specifically listed as a right is forbidden to ordinary citizens. A related way to turn the modern idea of rights on its head is to claim that the state or the rulers have […] The post Rights as Government Power and the Kiss of Judas appeared first on Econlib.
Is President Trump Now Regretting His Trade War With China?
*NBC: **After Trump suggests 'second thoughts,' White House says he regrets not escalating China trade war further* While Trump sought to play up unity between the leaders at the G-7 summit, some cracks emerged Sunday. BIARRITZ, France — President Donald Trump appeared to strike a softer tone after landing here this weekend, hailing the "really great" summit with world leaders and appearing to admit regrets about his latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods. But the White House quickly pushed back on any suggestion that Trump's resolve for a trade war was fading. Speaking to rep... more »
Does the home-ground 'advantage' really matter in finals footy?
The disadvantage non-Victorian teams have supposedly experienced in MCG grand finals is like citing the disadvantage a young George Clooney had finding a dinner date, Richard Hinds says.
The three massive blunders and umpiring howler that may cost Australia the Ashes
The memory of Ben Stokes completing his Headingley miracle will linger, but so will the pain of the opportunities Australia blew in a crazy finish to one of history's greatest Test matches.
Bonus points system a genius addition to netball
It’s tough to pick which team will be on the court for the Super Netball grand final thanks to the new points system, but it's a welcome headache for fans, Brittany Carter says.
YouTube Censors Hundreds Of “Anti-Protest” Channels In China As Propaganda — Zero Government Ties
By The Last American Vagabond Ideas that are dangerous to the establishment will be targeted regardless of truth. Anything that challenges the official narrative is... more »
U.S. And Japan Agree To Major Trade Deal At The G7
NEW: In an unexpected announcement at the G-7, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said they have agreed in principle to a trade deal following months of negotiations. "This is a tremendous deal for the United States,” Trump says https://t.co/7OlfULqoRb pic.twitter.com/u4GDnRNJSw — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 25, 2019 *Politico:* *U.S. and Japan strike trade deal ‘in principle’* Trump and Abe announced the agreement at the G-7 summit in France, with hopes for a formal signing in September alongside U.N. General Assembly meetings. BIARRITZ, France ... more »
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discuss G7 Trade and Economics…
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow discuss the ongoing trade and economic discussions amid the G7 summit in France. The G7 was originally formed to address economic issues amid the top industrial economies. President Trump … Continue reading →
President Trump and Prime Minister Abe Announce U.S-Japan Trade Agreement…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan announced the terms of a new U.S-Japan trade agreement have been reached. This part of the trade agreement was visible for some time; confirmed today. U.S Ambassador Lighthizer and … Continue reading →
U.S/Canada Bilat – President Trump and Justin from Canada…
President Trump and Justin from Canada hold a bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. No-one is exactly sure why Justin from Canada is there; both leaders talked about the USMCA, again; and the media … Continue reading →
French President Macron Surprises Everyone By Inviting Iran's Foreign Minister To The G7 Summit
*CNN*: *Macron sparks confusion after inviting Iran's foreign minister to G7 summit* When Iran's Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, landed in Biarritz Sunday afternoon it appeared France's Emmanuel Macron, this year's G7 host, had pulled off an end run around his most powerful guest, US President Donald Trump. For weeks Macron has been pushing Trump to soften his stance on Iran, and Trump has pushed back, last month tweeting: "I know Emmanuel means well, as do all others, but nobody speaks for the United States but the United States itself." In May last year Trump unilaterally pul... more »
Kids' physics teachers and quantum mechanics
I gave a talk on quantum mechanics, its history, and its right and wrong interpretations to physics teachers from the Aussig [Ústecký] Region in Northern Bohemia, a part of Czechia that apparently has the greatest heart to encourage the teachers to learn stuff even outside schools – and in charming enough villages (if I avoid the term "random šithole") like Hoštka. Aside from an hour-long talk, we also chatted about the right way to teach or not to teach quantum mechanics (and to visualize or not to visualize the orbitals and atoms etc.) and many other things, not to mention a more ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 25
1920 British gave limited self-rule in Najaf to try to stop 1920 Revolt there 1920 UK Cmdr Gen Haldane wrote that almost all the tribes north of Diyala had joined the 1920 revolt and was afraid it was spreading to Kirkuk and Irbil (Musings On Iraq book review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1922 British High Commissioner for Iraq Cox demanded apology from King Faisal for anti-Mandate comment at his party 1941 British forces in Basra and Diyala invaded Iran where Shah refused to expel Germans spreading Axis propaganda 1969 Bakr gov... more »
Prayer is powerful...
*and it's most powerful for the person who prays.* This Sunday please offer up prayers for the recently deceased David Koch, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who suffers with cancer. *A message for commie libtard:* If you wished for David Koch's last days to have been painful as Bill Maher did - *"F‑‑‑ him...I'm glad he's dead, and I hope the end was painful", *understand that is a perversion of the virtue of hope and a grave sin. Fletch Daniels summed up the commie libtard hate beautifully at the American Thinker today - and we thank him. Left-Wing Institutions Mainstreaming Hatred Have... more »
Naval Expert: Iraq Could Have Sunk a U.S. Navy Battleship During the 1st Gulf War
*James Holmes* *Security, * How? *Wouldn’t ruggedly armored battlewagons just shrug off mine strikes where their lightly built brethren could not? Maybe, maybe not. A floating sea mine would have struck at the waterline, where battleships’ armor exceeded a foot in thickness by far. Furthermore, an “armored box” encased vital innards such as the propulsion plants and fire-control plotting rooms. The shock from an explosion would have been transmitted to the hull and thence to the ship’s internals, and probably would have shaken loose some piping systems. Still, a vessel designed... more »
Naval Expert: North Korea Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in a War
*James Holmes* *Security, * How? *There’s little reason to suppose Pyongyang would enjoy better prospects today—unless, say, the DPRK military is a beneficiary of information passed to it by the PLA under the table. China might seek paybacks by proxy for 1995–96.* Could North Korea’s armed forces sink an American aircraft carrier? Yes—depending on what type of carrier they confront, how skillfully U.S. Navy commanders employ the flattop and its consorts, how well North Korean warriors know the tactical surroundings and, most crucially, whom fortune favors in combat. Fortune is... more »
China Increases Tear Gas Producion For Home And Abroad
Tear gas is fired during a police training drill in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. Photo: Reuter *SCMP:* *China set to step up tear gas production as demand for crowd control weapons booms at home and abroad* * While mainland China does not currently supply the Hong Kong police force, analysts expect growing civil unrest and higher military spending to boost domestic and export markets * Chinese-made tear gas has been used against protesters around the globe, including anti-government protests in Sudan and Venezuela China is expected to increase its production of tear gas a... more »
Violent Protests Continue In Hong Kong
*CNN:* *Live ammunition, petrol bombs and water cannons mark violent escalation in Hong Kong protests* Hong Kong (CNN)A Hong Kong police officer fired a live shot into the air after protesters squared off against police armed with water cannons on Sunday night, marking one of the most violent nights of pro-democracy protests seen over the 12 weekends of consecutive protests that have rocked the city. Four police officers were filmed drawing their guns after demonstrators were seen chasing them with metal pipes, according to CNN affiliate iCable. The iCable footage shows the po... more »
EVEN IF TRUMP IS IMPAIRED, HE WON'T GO QUIETLY
In the comments to my last post, there's been a lively debate on the subject of whether President Trump is suffering from neurological deficits or other problems that will ultimately remove him from the presidency. The Twitter feed of Tom Joseph has been offered in evidence. Joseph acknowledges on a separate site that he brings no professional knowledge to this discussion, but he's dealt with dementia in his own family: My background is running technology & finance businesses in Chicago & Silicon Valley and technology/biotech investing. I’ve said a number of times on Twitter that I ... more »
Every Minute 70,000 People Google Health Questions; Alternative Medicine Content Now Vanishingly Rare
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Our own site has been banned from Pinterest, along with the other top natural health sites, and we were nearly blocked from Google for sharing the truth.) Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder With about 1 billion health searches happening on Google every day, it’s not hard to understand why censoring natural health information […] The post Every Minute 70,000 People Google Health Questions; Alternative Medicine Content Now Vanishingly Rare appeared first on Health Nut News.
Buffalo detective highest-paid municipal worker in WNY
A Buffalo detective was the highest-paid municipal employee (excluding school districts) in Western New York during the 2019 fiscal year, according to the latest edition of “What They Make,” the Empire Center’s annual report summarizing total local government pay. Scott R. Malec,
Catsimatidis and Langworthy form a new axis of power in New York
New York State Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy has received the influential backing of John Catsimatidis, the billionaire New York City businessman who has been a key figure inside the political power structure architected by former Chairman Ed Cox. Catsimatidis
More fake five-alarm crises from the IPCC
Make sure to read about the 20,000-some activists, bureaucrats and politicians who will converge on Salt Lake City today for the latest UN climate change and sustainability conference. The Heartland Institute is holding a separate program nearby to explain why climate change is some 97% natural, not manmade; and why real-world evidence does not support ... Read moreMore fake five-alarm crises from the IPCC The post More fake five-alarm crises from the IPCC appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Musical Interlude: Justin Hayward, John Lodge, “I Dreamed Last Night”
Justin Hayward, John Lodge, “I Dreamed Last Night”
Blue America's Newest Endorsed Candidate, Rachel Ventura (IL-11)
Rachel Ventura is the progressive Democrat challenging New Dem, Bill Foster in Illinois’ 11th congressional district. Ventura currently serves on the Will County Board, representing swing district #9. To win her 2018 campaign, she challenged the local Democratic establishment, was outspent 3:1 and still dominated the 5-candidate primary field by running a well-organized grassroots campaign. In the general election, the all-volunteer campaign knocked on over 10,000 doors and beat the Democratic candidate by 11% and the Republican by 8% of the vote with a strong GOTV effort. At ti... more »
U.S/Japan Bilat – President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe – Video and Transcript…
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Biarritz, France. The U.S. and Japan have agreed to the terms of a trade deal. [Video and Transcript Below] . … Continue reading →
President Trump and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Working Breakfast – Video and Transcript…
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a working breakfast prior to the Sunday session of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France. The primary topics include Brexit and trade. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] PRESIDENT … Continue reading →
Sunday Sermonette - Extra
*Tariffs* Ed on his blog, NOT OF THIS WORLD comments on the current trade war with China. It's worth a read. The Chinese are concerned about what the US intends to do next in regard tariffs. And when you break it down (and I won't here) into granular components, a 25% increase to China means a reciprocal 2% increase in US costs. Some sectors are impacted more directly, but it hurts China considerably more than the US and they know this. Add in a pinched economy in China, Hong Kong woes and a resurgent US military under the Trump Doctrine (thing are not war-ready in the US but it's ... more »
Foreign spying reaches 'unprecedented scale' in Australia
Australia's domestic intelligence agency warns of foreign spying efforts amid revelations the east African nation of Rwanda has a shadowy network of spies silencing political dissent inside Queensland suburbs.
Stunning Stokes century steers England to miracle Ashes win
Ben Stokes etches his name into Ashes history with an unbelievable century to steer England to a miraculous one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley to level the series at 1-1.
The Poet: William Stafford, "You Reading This, Be Ready"
*"You Reading This, Be Ready"* "Starting here, what do you want to remember? How sunlight creeps along a shining floor? What scent of old wood hovers, what softened sound from outside fills the air? Will you ever bring a better gift for the world than the breathing respect that you carry wherever you go right now? Are you waiting for time to show you some better thoughts? When you turn around, starting here, lift this new glimpse that you found; carry into evening all that you want from this day. This interval you spent reading or hearing this, keep it for life. What can anyone give yo... more »
Israel: Iranian Commander Soleimani Personally Oversaw Drone Attack Plan
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Qassem Soleimani (left) stands on the frontlines during an offensive operation against Islamic State in the town of Tal Ksaiba, in Iraq, in 2015. (photo credit: STRINGER/ REUTERS) *Times of Israel:* *IDF chief: Iranian commander Soleimani personally oversaw drone attack plan* Army says Tehran sent kamikaze UAVs and military advisers to Syria to attack Israel; Iranian combatant, Hezbollah fighters among 5 dead in Israeli strike. The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said the attack drones that Iran intended to use against the Jewish state on Sat... more »
"A Good Haven..."
“To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for.” - Henry Van Dyke
Paulo Coelho, "The Code of the Desert”
*"The Code of the Desert”* by Paulo Coelho "Two men were crossing the desert when they saw a Bedouin’s tent and asked him for shelter. Even though he did not know them, he welcomed them in the way that the conduct of nomads dictates: a camel was killed and its meat served in a sumptuous dinner. The next day, the two strangers woke early and decided to continue on their journey. As the Bedouin was not at home, they gave his wife a hundred dinars, apologizing for not being able to wait, because if they spent any more time there, the sun would become too strong for them to travel. T... more »
"13 Cliches to Live By- A Male Perspective"
"13 Cliches to Live By- A Male Perspective" by MensHealth.com "1. I*t ain't over till it's over.* 2004. Red Sox down 0-3. If Mariano Rivera can let one slip, think how your buddy Phil's bladder quivers as he prepares to shank the serve on match point. On the flip side, when you're 1 point from victory, it's no time for experimentation. End it. 2. *Do unto others.* It doesn't guarantee reciprocation, but you'll never lose. No one's going to scoff, "You delivered as promised? Congrats on being elected mayor of Chump City!" 3. *You can't save someone from himself.* You can try - and you... more »
How Would Brexit Affect Counterterrorism?
Photo Credit: via Quartz *Editor’s Note: As Brexit looms, predictions of chaos dominate the headlines. Brexit’s critics have expressed fears of financial disaster, the collapse of key services and risks to the security of the United Kingdom. Richard English of Queen’s University assesses how Brexit might affect U.K. and European counterterrorism. He argues that counterterrorism cooperation is likely to continue and that, on this issue at least, the danger of Brexit to the United Kingdom is minimal.* *Daniel Byman* *** The emergence of Boris Johnson as prime minister of the Unite... more »
Conflicted Judge Abets Chevron Retaliation Against Heroic Lawyer Steven Donziger
By Aaron Kesel For over a decade, New York lawyer and activist Steven Donziger, of Donziger and Associates, has been fighting Chevron after the oil... more »
Jerusalem Post: Indian-occupied Kashmir: A new American dilemma
* What an interesting oped JP published... I'm going to share most of the piece with a link back to original source, including the author's name and credentials. The use of the word occupied is somewhat of a stretch and you will note the author contradicts herself a couple of times in the following piece- Interesting that she's a "fellow" at the Independent Women's Forum. Being a fellow on a women's forum is some sort of cognitive dissonance all of it 's own.* *As well as a Council on Foreign Relations member* *Indian occupied Kashmir- A new American dilemma** - The author is QANTA... more »
After Recent Military Strikes, Israeli Ministers Warn Iran Is ‘Not Safe Anywhere’
Israel says it struck IRGC Quds Force positions outside the Syrian capital of Damascus. Aug. 25, 2019. (Photo: Social Media) *Times of Israel:* *After strike on drone plot, Israeli ministers warn Iran is ‘not safe anywhere’* Environment Protection Minister Elkin says Tehran is building an ’empire’ across the Middle East aimed at destroying Israel; Foreign Minister Katz says Iran has ‘no immunity’. Members of Israel’s top-level security cabinet warned Sunday morning that Iran should not feel safe “anywhere” after Israel took responsibility for an airstrike in Syria it said thwarted... more »
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