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Scientists Warn Of “Cascading System Collapse” in Amazon Rainforest
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Sea Eagles down Raiders after Storm beat Titans
The Sea Eagles hang tough to defeat the Raiders 18-14 in a thrilling clash in Canberra, as the Storm consolidate top position on the ladder with a 24-8 win over the Titans.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 24th 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 […]
Take A Look Inside the Air Force's Famous B-2 Stealth Bomber
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Beyond complex. *“We have eight displays and we are able to pull up different information depending upon which buttons we push. We can see weapons, communications, flight characteristics, current atmospheric conditions, engines, electrical systems and hydraulics,” Polidar said.* (Washington, D.C.) Slicing through the sky with bat-like wings, eluding enemy radar with stealth technology, quietly destroying enemy air defenses from 50,000 ft and using computers to merge sensor data with targeting information -- the Air Force’s B-2 bomber … has been in the... more »
30 Years Ago A Soviet Jet Was Intercepted In German Airspace, But Where Was The Pilot?
*Dario Leone* *History, Europe* An odd story. *‘That’s where the eyes play tricks on you — you know, you’re looking at a MiG-23 just like the pictures you’ve studied your entire fighter pilot life, but it just doesn’t add up. What’s he doing here? Why is he alone? And why is he travelling at 170 KCAS? * On Jul. 4, 1989, Captains J. D. “JD” Martin and Bill “Turf” Murphy checked in at the temporary Zulu facility’s at Soesterberg to assume the duties of ALPHA KILO ZERO ONE and ZERO was TWO. They were looking forward to a quiet day (no Tango scrambles) and as the 32nd Tactical Figh... more »
Why Iraq Is Ripe for Conflict with Israel
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] This won't end well. *Israel has a strong military motive to strike such sites.* There's plenty of speculation as to who was behind four explosions at Iran-linked sites in Iraq, but no definitive proof. Authorities have yet to conclude that the explosions were all even intentional, but the evidence suggests that either sabotage or airstrikes were involved — and if so, Israel stands at the top of the list of potential culprits. That is leading to suspicions that Israel might be on the verge of expanding its anti-Iran c... more »
How This One Rare Earth Processing Plant in Malaysia Could Change the U.S.-China Trade War
*Stratfor Worldview* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] A big deal. *The Lynas facility is particularly controversial in Malaysia due to a high-profile public health disaster in the 1980s at a Perak rare earth facility — whose license happened to be approved by none other than Mahathir during his earlier stint as prime minister.* A key link in the global rare earth supply chain is set to stay in business — albeit perhaps not for very long. The Malaysian Atomic Energy Licensing Board officially decided on Aug. 15 to extend an operating permit for Pahang state's Australian-owned L... more »
China's Plan to Conquer the South China Sea: Start Sinking Navy Aircraft Carriers
*Dario Leone* *Security, * And start a war with America *He said the loss of one super carrier would cost the U.S. the lives of 5000 service men and women. Sinking two would double that toll.* Rear Admiral Lou Yuan, deputy head of the Chinese Academy of Military Sciences, has told an audience in Shenzhen that the ongoing disputes over the ownership of the East and South China Seas could be resolved by sinking two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. *(This article was originally published earlier this year and is being republished due to reader interest.)* Admiral Lou gave a wide-rang... more »
Why the Army Refuses To Give Up On The M4 Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The story. *No rifle is an ideal fit for the U.S. Armed Forces, which must expect to fight in all environments and climates. A heavier round, harder-hitting round would reduce the amount of ammunition soldiers could carry and place additional burdens on the logistical system. A longer rifle barrel imparts greater range and velocity but make a weapon unwieldy indoors. Design tradeoffs and compromises are inevitable and must be made with existing and future battlefields in mind. All things considered, the M4 is a very good compromise weapon.* The U.S... more »
Free trade 69, US-UK FTA
Among the advantages of Brexit. UK can have FTA with many countries outside the EU like the US and its former colonies in Asia like MY, SG, HK, ID. Trump and Bojo now in G7 meeting in France. But this report title, "secret talks", why call it a secret when everyone knows that they are meeting in France? *Boris Johnson and Donald Trump set to agree September 'free trade deal' after secret talks* By DAVID MADDOX, MARCO GIANNANGELI AND MACER HALL PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sun, Aug 25, 2019 | UPDATED: 08:16, Sun, Aug 25, 2019 https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1169831/Boris-Johnson-news-fre... more »
Allianz Buys out SulAmérica’s Automobile Insurance Segment for R$3 billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SulAmérica announced on Friday, August 23rd, that it sold its automobile and basic insurance branches to German insurance giant Allianz, for R$3 billion (US$750 million), to focus its business in the health, dentistry, life, and pension insurance. As for Allianz, it will become one of the three leading insurers in […] The post Allianz Buys out SulAmérica’s Automobile Insurance Segment for R$3 billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Crisis Of Virtue – The Good That We Need
C.S. Lewis once said that courage is the “form of every virtue at its testing point.” It is easy to forget that figures such as Lewis, Tolkien, and even Chesterton, did not write during a time of Christian ascendancy. Lewis was denied a chair (a full professorship) at Oxford for […]
What Globalism Did Was To Transfer The US Economy To China
The tariffs will hurt China only by reducing Chinese employment in the production of US goods for US markets. The post What Globalism Did Was To Transfer The US Economy To China appeared first on The Duran.
BoJo to tell Tusk that UK won’t pay £39bn under no-deal Brexit
The move will likely enrage the EU’s leadership, which has been highly critical of Johnson’s vow to withdraw Britain from the bloc by October 31. The post BoJo to tell Tusk that UK won’t pay £39bn under no-deal Brexit appeared first on The Duran.
ALP dramas continue as union members refuse to stand for Albanese
Tensions again erupt at the WA Labor conference — a day after the party was embarrassed by a walk-out and heckling and booing of senior office holders — with some union members refusing to join a standing ovation for the party's federal leader Anthony Albanese.
Panda breeding on hold as negotiations with China continue
Efforts to produce a panda cub at Adelaide Zoo have been put on pause this year because contract negotiations with Chinese authorities over Wang Wang and Fu Ni have not yet been resolved, but Zoos SA is confident of keeping the popular pair.
Were they poisoned? More wallabies found dead on sporting field
More dead wallabies have been found on a Cairns sporting field, taking the total number of carcasses in the past week to more than 30.
Madeleine Ogilvie to contest countback in Clark after Scott Bacon quits
Former Tasmanian Labor MP-turned independent Madeleine Ogilvie says she will nominate for the vacancy created by Scott Bacon's resignation but will not reveal if she will rejoin Labor.
Search for missing motorcyclist called off after body found
A body is found at a crash site in the Sunshine Coast hinterland during a search for a motorcyclist missing since Monday after he failed to return home.
Likelihood of survival low for man buried under collapsed wall at NT's Bootu Creek mine
Authorities are trying to find a 59-year-old man buried under soil and rock after a wall collapsed at a manganese mine in the central Northern Territory.
Chinese military world-leading unmanned warship
China on Wednesday launched a world-leading unmanned warship, with its developer claiming the vessel is combat-ready. Jointly developed by No. 716 and No. 702 research institutes under the state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), the JARI multi-purpose unmanned combat vessel held its launch ceremony on Wednesday at an undisclosed location, according to a statement the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tiger Forces commander flies over Turkish military post in Hama: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The commander of the elite Tiger Forces, Major General Suheil Al-Hassan, was recently filmed flying over the recently captured territories in the northern Hama and southern Idlib regions. During his flight over the recently captured territories, the Tiger Forces commanded was filmed flying over the Turkish military’s observation post in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran test fires new missile after unveiling missile defense system
Head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Gen. Hossein Salami said Saturday that the military had successfully test-fired a “new missile,” the Tasnim news agency reported. “Our country is always the arena for testing a variety of defence and strategic systems and these are non-stop movements towards the growth of our deterrent power,” Salami said. “And yesterday […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Massive explosions hit Damascus after Israeli strikes: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – The Israeli Air Force launched a heavy attack on the Damascus countryside last night, hitting a number of sites located south and west of the capital city. During the attack last night, the Israeli Air Force managed to score a number of hits on the Syrian military’s positions; this would […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Bolsonaro: It Hurts to See Brazilians Blind to Campaign Against Our Sovereignty
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro again talked about the fires in the Amazon and said on his Twitter this Saturday that "it hurts the soul to see The post Bolsonaro: It Hurts to See Brazilians Blind to Campaign Against Our Sovereignty appeared first on The Rio Times.
Central Bank to Increase use of International Reserves to Intervene in the Exchange Rate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank (CB) announced on Friday, August 23rd, that it will extend its strategy after beginning to use the dollars from international reserves to intervene in the exchange rate. Throughout September, the monetary authority is to exchange US$11.6 billion in swap contracts (selling dollars in the futures market) in […] The post Central Bank to Increase use of International Reserves to Intervene in the Exchange Rate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Four Brazilian States Have Called on the Military to Assist in Fighting Fires
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government confirmed yesterday, August 24th, that the states of Roraima, Rondônia, Tocantins, and Pará have appealed to the federal government for assistance in fighting forest fires. According to the Ministry of Defense, some 44,000 military personnel from the Armed Forces are continuously in the Amazon region and may be […] The post Four Brazilian States Have Called on the Military to Assist in Fighting Fires appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump to Convey Brazil’s Positioning at the G7 Summit
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has volunteered to convey the Brazilian positioning to the G7 meeting, convened by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, to discuss the forest fires in the Amazon. According to a high-ranking source . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Trump to Convey Brazil’s Positioning at the G7 Summit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Moro and Osmar Terra Sign Anti-piracy Protocol of Intentions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Sérgio Moro, and the Minister of Citizenship, Osmar Terra, signed a protocol of intentions on Wednesday, August 21st, to strengthen measures to counter piracy and crimes against intellectual property. The document provides for the enhancement . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Moro and Osmar Terra Sign Anti-piracy Protocol of Intentions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Judge Grants Bolsonaro 72 Hours to Explain Fire-Fighting Measures in the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Judge Rolando Valcir Spanholo, of the 21st Circuit Court of the Federal District, has granted Jair Bolsonaro's government 72 hours to account for the measures it has taken to fight forest fires in the Amazon. He further ordered for clarification on the measures taken . . . To read […] The post Judge Grants Bolsonaro 72 Hours to Explain Fire-Fighting Measures in the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Macron Calls on all Powers to Mobilize Against Fires in Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - French President Emmanuel Macron called for the "mobilization of all powers" to help Brazil and the other countries to fight the fires in the Amazon rainforest. The president made the appeal before the official speech at the G7 summit. Macron also . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Macron Calls on all Powers to Mobilize Against Fires in Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* If Trump is the new Christ of today's "Christians." What does that say about Melania? Is she the new Mary Magdalene? Or is that Ivanka? In any event, I think I'll pass on Communion. No eating a symbol of Trump's body or drinking rancid Kool-Aid "blood of Trump" for me. Now someone hand me a spear and when this sicko croaks his last fetid breath, haul this sack of flab to its tomb and seal the stone in place with a few tons union-poured concrete.
Day Two Schedule – G7 Summit Biarritz, France…
An interesting line-up of scheduled meetings (bilats) for U.S. President Donald Trump as the first official full day of the G7 Summit agenda takes place. French President Macron has scheduled summit priorities around gender studies, global inequities, climate issues and … Continue reading →
The Amazon is Burning at a Record Rate
This Real News Network interview with Amazon Watch's Christian Poirier discusses Bolsonaro's policies that prioritize agribusiness over people - especially indigenous people.
Look Up, Move Ahead - A Motivational Speech by Dr. Jordan Peterson
*Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?Lookv=MUmKnW1j2Xs* - *12 Rules for Life* - - *Rule 1: Stand Up Straight with Your Shoulders Back* - - *Rule 2: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping* - - *Rule 3: Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You* - - *Rule 4: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today* - - *Rule 5: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything that Makes You Dislike Them* - - *Rule 6: Put Your House in Order* - - *Rule 7: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is Expedien... more »
The Air Force's AC-130J "Ultimate Battle Plane" Is Ready to Rock
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Don't be on the wrong end of this. *Described by AFSOC officials as "the ultimate battle plane" and "a bomb truck with guns on it," the Ghostrider comes with the standard 105mm cannon and an additional 30mm GAU-23/A cannon, along with wing pylons designed for both GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles.* Brace yourselves: the Air Force's newest gunship is officially on the prowl downrange. The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship flew its first combat mission in Afghanistan in late June, deploying to relieve the AC-130U Spooky aircraft ... more »
The Question India and Pakistan Don't Want to Ask the Residents of Disputed Kashmir
*Stratfor Worldview* *Politics, Asia* [image: Reuters] What do they really want? *If the CIA is watching India and Pakistan now, it will have to do better than it did in 1998.* In 1998, the CIA subjected India to strict surveillance to ensure it was complying with its commitment not to test nuclear weapons. The agency used satellites, communications intercepts and agents to watch the nuclear facility at Pokhran in Rajasthan state. India could not detonate warheads, which would inevitably lead Pakistan to follow suit, without the United States knowing in advance. Or so the United... more »
Why the U.S. Marshals Went Against Glock (And Picked a 100 Year Old Gun)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * A wonder. *For the majority of military and law enforcement users who carry more than they shoot, the more affordable and lighter Glock will continue to be the dominant choice.* As more and more federal agencies adopt various variations on the Glock pistol, the recent adoption of the STI 2011 by the U.S. Marshals Service Special Operations Group (USMS SOG) stands out. The STI 2011 is a double-stack 9mm variant of the venerable 1911 pistol—a design that is over 100 years old at this point. But why did the SOG choose the 2011 instead of another Glock? T... more »
Israel’s Ban on Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar Backfires
During Congress’s August recess, a group of 41 Democratic and 31 Republican congressmembers traveled to Israel on a delegation sponsored by American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). AIPAC subsidizes congressional trips to Israel in order to further the “special relationship” between Israel and the United States. Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. military aid:... Read more »
Jay-Z Sells Out For The NFL?
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ On the verge of a new season, the National Football League is trying a new corporate self-defense crouch to counteract criticism from the Left that it’s insensitive to the Black Lives Matter crowd that urged NFL stars to kneel in disrespect of the national anthem. Those protests, which […]
How To Measure The Liberal Bias In Google News
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ This is the latest in my investigation of Google bias against skeptics and conservatives. President Trump recently held a summit meeting on this bias. Left wing critics of the President say there is no hard evidence, but it is not hard to find. I already documented a glaring case, where […]
a great darkness and a fragmentation of the mystical body of light
*The* immensity of power is such that its very presence must be in the eye of peace. For the very containment of power and its precipitation unto all life, my beloved, necessitates the mastery in the God-flame of peace. Now let us join together in contemplation of His star of peace. Come to rest as you are come to rest in the very heart of hearts and the Holy of Holies. O the mountain of peace! O the light of the far-off worlds! And We come for the release of the youth, the family, the little children and those approaching the fiery destiny of the ascension, those engage... more »
Tweets For Today
After nearly two weeks of peaceful protests, chaos returned to Hong Kong as hundreds of anti-government protesters threw bricks and gasoline bombs at police, who responded with tear gas. https://t.co/BLxO4v77pp — The Associated Press (@AP) August 24, 2019 South Korean military drills around disputed island draw Japanese protest https://t.co/xz5TBUN8f7 pic.twitter.com/dpxw7VhHC3 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 25, 2019 Syrian government forces massed in northwest Syria in an apparent bid to press an offensive against jihadists and allied rebels that has heightened tensions ... more »
Picture Of The Day
Peter Adreani via the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *You Have To See The Rest Of This Shot Of An F-22 Tearing Across A Stormy Chicago Skyline* (Warzone/The Drive).
Mosquitoes Have Killed More Humans Throughout History Than Any Other Cause
Wikimedia/CDC *Daily Beast: **The Deadliest Hunter of Humans on the Planet* *In this introduction to his book “The Mosquito,” Timothy C. Winegard profiles the creature that has changed the course of war and empire, and survived every attempt to wipe it out.* The Deadliest Hunter of Humans on the Planet? The Mosquito In this introduction to his book “The Mosquito,” Timothy C. Winegard profiles the creature that has killed the most people in history, changed the course of war and empire, and survived every attempt to wipe it out. We are at war with the mosquito. A swarming and cons... more »
August 25th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #948
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 →
Sunday August 25th – 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 →
Quote of the Day
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.” ― Groucho Marx
Forget the Aircraft Carriers and Stealth Fighters: China's Military Is No Giant
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The Chinese military is to be respected, but not to be feared. *There was nothing truly surprising in the white paper. It’s no secret that China has been moving away from a huge, low-tech peasant military to a smaller, more agile and high-tech force. Still, there is plenty in the paper to disturb the West as well as China’s Asian neighbors.* China’s new defense white paper has been eagerly awaited by Western analysts searching for clues to Beijing’s national security strategy. The 2019 white paper (the last one was in 2015) lays out general principles ... more »
Jersey seeks input on new food safety law
A public comment period has been opened regarding Jersey’s new food safety law. The revised legislation aims to ensure greater health and safety in the preparation, service, and distribution of food. The draft Food Safety (Jersey) Law will replace the Food Safety (Jersey) Law 1966 and apply to businesses involved in the preparation and sale... Continue Reading
Musical Interlude: Vangelis, “Alpha”
Vangelis, “Alpha”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth's sky is similar in size to our Milky Way Galaxy: big, beautiful M81. This grand spiral galaxy lies 11.8 million light-years away toward the northern constellation of the Great Bear (Ursa Major). *Click image for larger size.* The deep image of the region reveals details in the bright yellow core, but at the same time follows fainter features along the galaxy's gorgeous blue spiral arms and sweeping dust lanes. It also follows the expansive, arcing feature, known as Arp's loop, that seems to rise from the galaxy's disk at the upper righ... more »
Firings Continue In The U.S. Navy
*Washington Examiner:* *Three ship commanders fired in two days, raising questions about Navy's 'zero-error tolerance' culture* The second-in-command of a Navy submarine was fired this week, making him the third senior leader of a ship to be dismissed in two days. Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Cebik was removed Monday from his position as executive officer of the USS Jimmy Carter over concerns regarding his personal judgment. Two other senior officers were removed for the same thing Tuesday. Such dismissals are by no means unusual, current and former Navy officers told the Washington Examiner... more »
"Now Is The Time..."
“The old world is dying away, and the new world struggles to come forth: now is the time of monsters.” - Antonio Gramsci
Six Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Built for Under 20K!
When you think about your dream house, what does it look like? Is it sitting on the top of a mountain powered by wind? In the middle of the forest surrounded by plants and trees? Flooded with lots of light? Or maybe it’s all about location – tucked into the mountains or overlooking the coastline. […] The post Six Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Built for Under 20K! appeared first on Health Nut News.
Live: Raiders face off with Sea Eagles after Storm beat Titans
Round 23 of the NRL wraps up with the Sea Eagles making the trek to Canberra to play the Raiders, as the Storm enjoy a 24-8 win over the Titans. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
Iran-US tensions and Strait of Hormuz mission are 'quite separate' for Australia: Minister
Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia's decision to join the US-led mission to keep shipping lanes open does not play into broader US pressure against Iran.
Is This The First Crime Commited In Space?
NASA astronaut Anne McClain on the International Space Station during the Expedition 59 mission on April 16, 2019. (Image: © NASA) *Daily Mail:* *NASA investigates the first allegation of criminal activity in SPACE: Astronaut is accused of accessing her wife's bank account from the International Space Station during their messy divorce* * Astronaut Anne McClain was accused of accessing her estranged wife Summer Worden's bank account while she was in space * Worden filed an identity theft complaint with the FTC against McClain * Her parents also filed a complaint with NASA's Inspecto... more »
Russian soldier killed during battle of Khan Sheikhoun: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 A.M.) – A Russian soldier from the private military contracting group Wagner PMC was allegedly killed during the battle of Khan Sheikhoun, the Russian aviation publication Avia.Pro reported on Saturday. According to the publication, the Russian soldier Ilya Georgievich, age 34, was allegedly killed while participating in the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli forces launch heavy attack on southwestern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 A.M.) – Several explosions were heard in the sky over the Syrian Capital of Damascus on Saturday night, a correspondent reported. Several explosions over Damascus were reported by a correspondent around 11:20 pm (8:20 pm GMT) local time. Minutes later SANA agency reported that Syrian air defences were repelling ‘enemy targets’ over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-08-23
This is a summary of 6 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Hahahahaha, Iraq, Israel, Idlib, +, Belarus, Russia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iraq, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army inside long-time militant stronghold […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Historical Amnesia
Martin Armstrong published an interesting anecdote during one if his airplane trips. Whatever happened to liberty, freedom, and morality? I do not know. I was in the airport going through security and the guy in front probably had not flown … Continue reading →
Foreign Correspondent: What Is The U.S. Role In The Hong Kong Protests?
*by Reese Erlich* I first met Jason Lee when he was promoting jazz concerts in his hometown of Hong Kong. More recently, he has been sending me Facebook messages about the Hong Kong protests. You would think that a relatively prosperous, 43-year-old Hong Konger would support the demonstrations that have rocked that city since June. Well, you may be surprised by his views. Lee, who spends time in both Hong Kong and mainland China, says protesters’ attacks on police and government buildings “are going too far.” Referring to how they recently closed the Hong Kong airport, he asks, “W... more »
North Korean Keader Kim Jong-un Oversaw Test Of A New ‘Super-Large’ Multiple Rocket Launcher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of what state media said was a 'super-large multiple rocket launcher' (AFP Photo/KCNA VIA KNS) *AFP*:* N. Korea's Kim oversaw test of 'multiple rocket launcher': KCNA* Seoul (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a "super-large multiple rocket launcher", state media reported Sunday -- further muddying the waters for any resumption of denuclearisation talks. Pyongyang fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles on Saturday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of launches ... more »
Iranian Oil Tanker Released By Gibraltar Now Heading To Turkey
*Daily Mail: **Iranian tanker that was seized by Britain and then released by Gibraltar to the fury of the US sets sails for Turkey* * Adrian Darya 1, which was called Grace 1, updated destination to Mersin, Turkey * But mariners can put in any destination - so Turkey may not be its true target * The supertanker was released on Sunday night after a tense five-week standoff * Vessel had destination as Kalamata, Greece, though port couldn't offload tanker * US state department then pressured Greece not to aid the vessel, which it didn't An Iranian-flagged oil tanker pursued by the U... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, August 25, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Fui Feita Pra Vadiar (Ibirapuera) – A tribute to the women of samba music with live performances, happening in Ibirapuera tonight. Diverse all-female samba groups will go up on […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, August 25, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, August 25, 2019
[image: Rio News, Brazil News, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, samba, International Womens Day] We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Pedra do Sal and Moça Prosa (Vidigal) – The best of samba music with a breath-taking view of Rio de Janeiro. Mirante do Arvrão, one of the most spectacular […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, August 25, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
the very virtue of ritual turn to vice when now the ritual becomes the god instead of a means
*The *danger of course in the stultification of mercy’s flame is that the very ritual itself might become encased in the darker hue of death, and the very virtue of ritual turn to vice when now the ritual becomes the god instead of a means to serve the ever moving, the motion of the wind of the Holy Spirit, the leaping of the sacred fire, the jumping of the spume of the wave…. Thus we come to a very important era in the history of our own movement and in the path of your chelaship. For in these days, the closing days of the birthday cycle of the Messenger, there is the approach ... more »
Beijing Pledges Fight “To the End” Against U.S. Economic Confrontation – Let It Be So…
An announcement from China on Saturday, pledging a full economic war against the United States, will likely not come as a surprise for most CTH readers. However, it does serve as emphasis for our 2017 statement: “prepare your affairs accordingly“… … Continue reading →
Revolutionary Guards Commander: Iran Has Tested A New Missile
A still image from video footage shows, according to the source, the domestically built mobile missile defence system Bavar-373, taken from a video broadcasted in Iran August 22, 2019. © WANA/Reuters TV Al Jazeera: *Iran test-fired new missile, says Revolutionary Guards commander* Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami says Tehran has tested a new missile, but did not provide further details. Iran has test-fired a new missile, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said, according to the country's Tasnim news agency. "Our country is always the arena... more »
Announcing Mid-Coastal Maine Meetup Wednesday September 4 on Bailey Island
Hope to see you at our Down East meetup right after Labor Day!
Two Hercules aircraft capable of dumping 12,000 litres have been called in to fight the Amazon fires
Backed by military aircraft, 44,000 Brazilian troops are deployed in the Amazon to fight fires that have swept the region and prompted anti-government protests as well as an international outcry.
Russian authorities blame radioactive material in doctor's body on bad seafood
Officials in a northern Russian city confirm one of the doctors who treated victims of an apparent explosion during a rocket test was found to have a radioactive isotope in his body, but pin the blame on something he ate.
Leaky paddling pool causes cyclist carnage at La Vuelta opening, nevermind the car crash
The Vuelta a Espana started in chaotic fashion, with a car crashing before the stage and riders left sprawled across the road after a leaky paddling pool turned a dry road into a treacherous corner.
Live: Power host Dockers as Tigers take down Lions
The Power are playing the Dockers in Adelaide, as the Cats are crowned minor premiers following the Lions' loss to the Tigers. Earlier, the Bulldogs confirmed a place in the finals by beating the Crows. Follow the live scores, stats and commentary.
Child sex doll possession to attract 10-year jail terms under proposed SA ban
A South Australian MP says the "disturbing" and "sickening" items resembling young children have the potential to encourage paedophiles to commit abuse.
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