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Give Me Suggestions On How To Level Up My Fight
I’m taking a few days off from writing and social media to do some personal inventory and think hard about how I can take this weird project of mine to the next level. I’ve asked the hive mind for help gathering ideas and information in […]
The Disaster Log
*Keeping You Up to Date* It's all part of the service here at Virtual Mirage *1965*: Overpopulation has doomed the planet. We may have 30 years left but by 2000, we'll all starve. - Even *Star Trek* did a piece on overpopulation. *1970*: The New Ice Age is upon us, we will freeze to death as we starve (see 1965). Earth Day is established. *1980*: Acid rain will wipe out crops and we will starve before overpopulation and the ice age kills us. *1990*: The ozone layer is gone. We'll all die of cancer or be forced to live underground in bunkers. *1995*: Global warming i... more »
Journalism Is A Hoax
(14) Tony Heller on Twitter: “@David_Leavitt
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong arrested ahead of weekend protests
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Joshua Wong's political party Demosisto says the young activist was "pushed into a private car" ahead of another weekend of planned protests in the Chinese-ruled city, which is grappling with its biggest political crisis since its handover to Beijing.
Three people killed in 'freak' skydiving accident died mid-air, coroner finds
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Three people killed in a "freak" skydiving accident in Far North Queensland died on impact in the air, when a solo sports jumper's parachute opened unexpectedly, a coroner finds.
HRT breast cancer risk may persist for years, study finds
A study has found the use of hormone replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, and that the risk can persist for more than a decade after use stops.
Great Barrier Reef long-term outlook downgraded to 'very poor' by Federal Government
For the first time, the long-term outlook for the Great Barrier Reef is downgraded from "poor" to "very poor", with the impacts of climate change, including coral bleaching and record-breaking warm water, deteriorating its overall health.
'Just do you': Kyrgios called over collar slogan, then blows away opponent to reach third round
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A relatively subdued Nick Kyrgios breezes through to the third round of the US Open, but the Aussie's choice of message on his shirt collar falls foul of officials.
Bankstown Council sets sights on 3D crossings to slow motorists
Three-dimensional zebra crossings have turned up in Iceland, England and even the tiny outback town of Boulia in Queensland — and now one Sydney council is exploring whether it could join the trend.
Deportation delayed for youngest daughter of Tamil asylum seeker family
The youngest daughter of a Tamil asylum seeker family facing deportation to Sri Lanka will remain here until Wednesday after a ruling by the Federal Court this morning.
New Hope threatens to sack 150 workers unless mine expansion approved this weekend
New Hope says the Queensland Government must approve its New Acland mine expansion by this weekend or redundancies will begin on Monday, in what is considered the state's longest-running mine dispute.
Female apprentice jockey dies in training fall
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An apprentice jockey dies after falling from her horse during an early morning training ride at a Melbourne racetrack.
Paedophile set to be released after SA Government loses Supreme Court appeal
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Serial child sex offender Gary John Tipping is set to be released after the South Australian Supreme Court refuses an application by the Attorney-General to keep him jailed indefinitely.
BlueScope Steel sued for allegedly dealing with rivals to rig steel prices
BlueScope Steel is being taken to court by the competition regulator for allegedly trying to collude with rival companies in regards to the pricing of flat steel products.
'A loud bang': Regional airline forced to make emergency landing
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A Regional Express passenger plane carrying 22 people has made an emergency landing on the New South Wales south coast after a mechanical fault in one of its engines.
The U.K. Opposition Is Underestimating Boris Johnson
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson sits on a chair after bilateral talks during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France August 26, 2019.Neil Hall/Pool / Reuters *Benjamin Mueller, National Post/New York Times: **With Brexit gambit, Boris Johnson revealed not as a buffoon but a ruthless tactician* *President Donald Trump applauded Johnson, calling him on Twitter 'exactly what the U.K. has been looking for'.* Boris Johnson hurtled to the top of British politics with an air of charm and disarrayed befuddlement. He slipped into Latin and Greek, changed sides when it suited his ambition... more »
US Military Secretly Hacked Iran’s Paramilitary Force In June Cyberstrike
By Tyler Durden The strike was President Trump’s alternative to a recommended military airstrike, the Iranian deaths from which which would not be “proportionate to shooting... more »
Does An Inverted Yield Curve Predict U.S. Recession?
Treasury Yield Curves Data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Some U.S. Treasury yield curves have become inverted. This means the yield of a long-term Treasury bond (say the 10-year Treasury) is less than the yield of a short-term bond. The short-term yield people usually talk about is that of the 2-year bond, although […] The post Does An Inverted Yield Curve Predict U.S. Recession? appeared first on A Divided World.
F-35 vs. S-400: Could Russia's Best Air Defenses Take on America's Best Stealth Fighters?
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Let's find out. *“In terms of establishing viable air defenses against opponents with fifth generation aircraft, it's quite clear how Russia is trying to tackle the problem of stealth," said Mike Kofman, a research scientist specializing in Russian military affairs at CNA Corporation during an interview with The National Interest. “* Russian air defenses may appear formidable as part of *Moscow’s increasingly sophisticated anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capability*, but areas protected by these systems are far from impenetrabl... more »
"I don't know whether I will be freed, but Russia certainly will be."
8-30-18 "I can say with certainty that Russia is striving inevitably towards freedom," he said, concluding: "I don't know whether I will be freed, but Russia certainly will be." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-49446736
What Makes “Impossible Burger” Possible? New GMO Plant-based “Meat” Approved by FDA but not Tested
Plant-based meat products seem to be all the rage. They are billed as a healthier, more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional meat, and the fad is catching on. Fast-food giant Burger King has announced the “Impossible Whopper,” a meatless version of their popular sandwich. What you probably haven’t been told is that these plant-based meats are made possible through a new form of genetic engineering that has undergone virtually no safety testing. Once again, the American consumer will be Big Food’s guinea pig—unless we speak up.
With Amazon in Flames, Trump Moves to Open 16.7 Million-Acre Alaskan Rainforest to Corporate Exploitation
*Jake Johnson* - "If the planet could talk, it would be screaming in agony or weeping in despair. Maybe both."
Magnitude 6.3 Quake Off The Oregon Coast Raises Concerns That The Cascadia Subduction Zone Could Soon Rupture
By Michael Snyder We haven’t seen this sort of seismic activity on the West Coast in a very long time. Last month, two monster earthquakes... more »
The Army of Little Socrates
An army of hundreds of Little Socrates is marching down the road in a tight formation threatening to shoot anyone in sight with their guns which are loaded with dialectical arguments.
Byron York and Rep Doug Collins Discuss IG Report on James Comey Conduct…
Byron York appears for an interview to discuss how FBI Director James Comey worked with his group of intelligence investigators on the January 6th operation against President-elect Trump. . Additionally, Representative Doug Collins is interviewed by Brett Baier. Acccording to … Continue reading →
Australia to Block Internet Domains During Terror Attacks
By Chris Menahan The ruling class in Australia is expanding their power to block websites in the name of “safety.” Earlier this year, ISPs in... more »
The Oil Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude Is Still In The Mediterannean Ocean
*CBC:* *'They are going to deliver this oil to Syria': How an Iranian supertanker is flouting Trump's sanctions* Since leaving Iran with 2.1 million barrels, rogue tanker has changed its name, route in bid to evade scrutiny Last spring, the Grace I left a filling station in the middle of the Persian Gulf loaded down with 2.1 million barrels of Iranian crude. Too large for the Suez Canal, the oil tanker made the long journey around the coast of Africa before showing up at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea last month. British authorities in Gibraltar impounded the ship and its car...more »
Inside Amazon And Silicon Valley’s JEDI Mind Trick On The Pentagon
By Tyler Durden Over the past three years, the Department of Defense (DoD) acquiesced to an aggressive lobbying campaign by Silicon Valley to move its... more »
Netanyahu’s Wars on Both Iran and Israel
Netanyahu’s Wars on Both Iran and Israel by Uzi Benziman, https://www.haaretz.com/ It was enough to hear the talking points recited by Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz on the radio after Israel’s attack on Iranian “killer” drones this week to raise suspicions that the prime minister’s political interests were behind the operation. Katz called Iran the head of a snake …
Macron Knows for Europeans the ‘Problem’ Country is Not Russia But US (by George Galloway)
Macron Knows for Europeans the ‘Problem’ Country is Not Russia But US (by George Galloway) by George Galloway, https://www.rt.com/ ‘The End Times of Western Hegemony’, I wish this were written by Macron although it might as well have been. He said exactly this after the G7 gathering which could be summed up in Shakespeare’s words …
Chinese Government Newspaper Suggests Return to Gold Standard
Chinese Government Newspaper Suggests Return to Gold Standard by cpowell, http://www.gata.org/ Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: – The English-language edition of the Chinese government’s newspaper Global Times published on Sunday a pretty dispassionate commentary attributed to the Beijing-based public policy research consultancy Anbound (http://www.anbound.com/AboutUS.php) advocating the world’s return to a gold standard for currencies. …
US Will Not Release Middle East ‘Deal of the Century’ Peace Plan Before Israeli Election
US Will Not Release Middle East ‘Deal of the Century’ Peace Plan Before Israeli Election by Reuters, https://www.scmp.com/ * Move is designed so to keep plan’s details from becoming an issue in Israel’s September elections – The United States will not release the long-delayed political portion of its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan before Israel’s elections next …
‘Dangerous Precedent’: Palestinian Student Denied Entry to US Over Friends’ Political Posts
RT Published on Aug 29, 2019 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/a0nx An incoming Palestinian Harvard freshman was refused entry to the US and deported after immigration officials searched his phone and found Facebook posts – from his friends – containing allegedly anti-US political statements. end
MSNBC Retracts Story on Russian Oligarchs Co-Signing Trump’s Loans
RT Published on Aug 29, 2019 Lawrence O’Donnell’s walkback of a supposed “bombshell” story involving a claim that Donald Trump received loans co-signed by Russian billionaires is the latest sign that journalism has become accountability-free. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/a0ry end
Israel is Pushing the Middle East Towards a Regional War
Israel is Pushing the Middle East Towards a Regional War by MICHAEL ARNOLD, https://www.trtworld.com/ Recent Israeli strikes in its neighbourhood are a calculated risk, but no matter how controlled, they can quickly spin out of control. – Over the last month, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes and drone attacks in Iraq, Syria and now …
Economic Battle Lines Being Drawn Across the Globe
ITM Trading Streamed live on Aug 28, 2019 Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/ready… Battle lines criss cross the globe as President Trump declares both internal (Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve Chairman) and external (China) enemies. Additionally, he “clashed with world leaders over the U.S. trade war with China and a host of foreign-policy issues …
Netanyahu to Make Pro-3rd Temple Politician Top Official
See also: – Pro-Third Temple Politician: Prepare for War Zehut’s Feiglin says he wants to build Third Temple right away Top Rabbi in Israel: We Must Build the Third Temple – Netanyahu to Make Pro-3rd Temple Politician Top Official by David Sidman August 29, 2019 , https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/ … It has been confirmed that Zehut (Identity) party leader Moshe …
The Secret Power Behind the Federal Reserve
maneco64 Published on Aug 29, 2019 “The Secrets of the Federal Reserve” by Eustace Mullins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Fede… – “The House of Morgan” by Ron Chernow: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=the+hous… end
Steve St Angelo – Investors Will Be Shocked How Low Interest Rates Are Going To Go Below Zero
Silver Bullion TV Published on Aug 28, 2019 SBTV spoke with Steve St Angelo, editor of the SRSRocco Report, who warned that interest rates in the US will eventually go deep into negative territory. Steve believes the root of the problem is the fall in the energy return of investment(EROI) in the US causing an …
China Is Hiding Its Oil Tankers From U.S. Trackers
Chinese oil tanker *The Guardian:* *Why is China hiding its oil tankers from US trackers?* *Signs Beijing may be importing Iranian oil as Trump’s two biggest foreign policy headaches converge.* In early June, a Chinese-owned supertanker abruptly went dark in the Indian Ocean, the tracking system signalling its course apparently deactivated. It was not the first ship to vanish from the monitors. The deactivation of transponders that generate a unique ID issued to ships by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has become increasingly familiar in recent weeks to the companies... more »
Fox no longer guarding the hen…I mean, White House?
From The Wrap: After a summer spent lashing out at his once-favorite network, President Donald Trump hit Fox News again Wednesday morning for what he called “terrible” coverage of Democrats, prompting response from at least one of the channel’s high-ranking … Continue reading →
US Gov’t Spends 10 Times More on Foster Care and Adoption Than Reuniting Families
By Emma Fiala Whether experienced in the foster care system or not, most Americans have at least some idea that the system is flawed and,... more »
UN Youth: Ready to bypass democracy!
"We are willing to make these demands known at the ballot-box, or, if necessary, in the streets." The post UN Youth: Ready to bypass democracy! appeared first on CFACT.
Science goes up in rain forest smoke
Source: Science Goes Up In Rain Forest Smoke – The Global Warming Policy Forum (GWPF) You could destroy all of … Continue Reading →
First Review of IG Report on James Comey – The Substance Within the Report Shows a Two-Tiered Justice System…
Having just completed a first review of the IG Report on James Comey, with numerous highlights for further overlay and research, here’s my thoughts upon initial review. First, there’s absolutely no doubt James Comey used his memos akin to FD-302 … Continue reading →
Saudi Arabia Acknowledges Defeat In Yemen - Starts To Sue For Peace
[image: undefined] Two weeks ago we wrote that war on Yemen will soon end. The Saudis lost their ally, they lost the war and would have to sue for peace. They are now doing so. But their fighting in Yemen will continue until that country finds a new balance. Today the United Arab Emirates airforce bombed the Yemeni proxy forces of its 'ally' Saudi Arabia: Yemen's internationally recognized government accused the Emirati air force of attacking its troops Thursday as they were heading to the key southern port city of Aden to fight separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates. The... more »
Julian Assange: Deprivation of Justice and Double Standards in Belmarsh Prison
[image: undefined] Alfred de Zayas, former UN Rapporteur, has described the actions of the British authorities in pursuit of Assange as “… contrary to the rule of law and contrary to the spirit of the law.” What we see on the surface is an illusion of British justice, masking a political agenda behind it. Britain’s notorious Belmarsh Prison is now being presented as beacon of good governance, indicative of a fair and just society which equitable but firm with perpetrators. After carefully reviewing the case of Julian Assange though, there can be little doubt that placing the award-... more »
Mexico's President Says A Spy Camera Was Found In His Office
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Mexico’s president, speaks during a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City. Photo: Bloomberg *SCMP/Reuters:* *‘They’ve been recording us’: Mexican President Lopez Obrador says as hidden camera found in National Palace offices* * Lopez Obrador said the device had been found in a room used for meetings but has not given details on who had placed it there Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday unseen forces were spying on him and his cabinet, revealing that a “sophisticated camera” had been discovered at the president... more »
Nevada judge gives OK for more retail cannabis stores to open
More than a dozen new dispensaries could open in Nevada’s booming retail marijuana market in the coming weeks, after a judge gave the go-ahead Thursday to companies that underwent background checks and won licenses. State marijuana regulators said as many as 36 stores could open. But lawyers for the state and companies claiming the licensing […] Nevada judge gives OK for more retail cannabis stores to open is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Judge: New Mexico must issue medical marijuana cards to non-residents
A district judge in New Mexico made a final ruling ordering the state to issue medical cannabis patient cards to qualifying out-of-state residents, but the governor’s office said it will appeal. The ruling, if it stands, would inject additional sales into the market. Here’s the latest on the case: Judge Bryan Biedscheid issued his permanent […] Judge: New Mexico must issue medical marijuana cards to non-residents is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Government Launches Pilot Project to Tackle Violent Crimes in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal government launched on Thursday, August 29th, a pilot project of joint actions with states and municipalities to confront violent crimes. The actions, as reinforcement of policing, will be developed in five cities, one in each region of the country: Ananindeua (Pará, North) Paulista (Pernambuco, Northeast) Goiânia (Goiás, Midwest) […] The post Government Launches Pilot Project to Tackle Violent Crimes in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Indonesia Opens Market for Brazilian Meat, Allowed to Export 25,000 Tons
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Indonesia has decided to open its market for imports of meat from Brazil. Ten national slaughterhouses will be authorized to export at least 25,000 tons of beef. Tereza Cristina, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, said she considered the opening of the Indonesian market for Brazilian meat as an […] The post Indonesia Opens Market for Brazilian Meat, Allowed to Export 25,000 Tons appeared first on The Rio Times.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 29, 2019
*Saphora Smith, Linda Givetash and Lawahez Jabari, NBC News:* *Israel's shadow war with Iran risks triggering wider conflict, analysts say* “If you infringe on their sovereignty — how much are they going to tolerate it?" Yossi Mekelberg, a professor of international relations, said. LONDON — A recent series of airstrikes in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon that neighboring countries blame on Israel risks escalating into a wider conflict, some analysts say. The strikes — most of which Israel has not claimed responsibility for — began Saturday when Israel claimed to have thwarted an imminent... more »
ArchaeoGLOBE Project: If There Is An Anthropocene Epoch, It Started 4,000 Years Ago
Human land use due to manufacturing, population, and agriculture changing the shape of earth itself has been termed the Anthropocene Epoch, but if less hyperbolic scientists of the future agree with that at all, they are likely to agree it started 4,000 years before cars were invented. Significant global landcover change had occurred by then, so if a new epoch really did start, it was not in the 20th century, finds a new study by a large international team of archaeologists and environmental scientists behind the ArchaeoGLOBE project. read more
I Said Jupiter PROTECTS Us From Ocean Boiling Asteroid - Google News - Please Stop Running Daily Express NONSENSE
This is an example to show how utterly unreliable the Daily Express is. This is me according to the Daily Express. End of world: Scientist’s terrifying warning of apocalypse asteroid - ‘Would boil oceans!’ It is nonsense! Unlike most of the people they misquote or quote out of context, I can write blog posts for Science 2.0 and most of my posts go to the top of Google News for a while. So I am writing this in the hope that some of you scared of this story will find this post and also our group. read more
The Left Wing Dominates Social Media In America, In Brazil The Right Is In Charge
With fires happening in South America, the left has such dominance over social media in America they convinced the public that policies of right-wing leader Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil were to blame, while in Brazil the right's dominance of social media put him in power. Northwestern University computer scientists say they can prove that WhatsApp use played a key role in the electoral process. Their analysis shows that the Brazilian right in 2018 did what the American left did in 2008; they used social media to beat their opponents in a way that left them baffled. read more
The Most Volcanically Active Body In Our Solar System Is Not Earth, It's Jupiter's Moon Io. But Elsewhere...
Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanically active body in our solar system but 550 light years away in the inconspicuous constellation of Lepus, underneath the bright Orion constellation, an exo-Io could be hidden at the exoplanet system WASP-49b. The possible exomoon would orbit a hot giant planet, which in turn would race once around its host star in less than three days. Theoretically, large amounts of sodium at an exoplanet could point to a hidden moon or ring of material, and ten years ago, researchers at Virginia calculated that such a compact system of three bodies: star, c... more »
For New Science To Live, Old Scientists Must Die
“A great scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it,” the physicist Max Planck wrote. read more
Did Chelsea Clinton Say Satanism Is a Religion That Deserves Respect?
An article published on a Christian website accused Clinton of attempting to "normalize" Satanism.
Uber and Lyft Threaten $60 Million California Ballot Measure
It comes as California debates a bill that would make it harder for the companies to label their workers as independent contractors.
What That Comey Email Report Really Says
Then-FBI Director James Comey and Then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, 2016 (Source: Flickr/Federal Bureau of Investigation) The Inspector General of the Justice Department has determined that it is misconduct for a law enforcement officer to publicly disclose an effort to shut down his investigation. Michael Horowitz would probably not describe his findings that way. But that seems to me the inescapable message of the inspector general’s report, released today, on former Director James Comey’s handling of his memos on his interactions with President Trump. To be sure, you h... more »
World News Briefs -- August 29, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *NASA releases ISS footage of Hurricane Dorian churning over the Atlantic as forecasters warn the storm is set to strengthen to a monster Category 4 and batter Florida with 130MPH winds on Labor Day* * Incredible footage from the International Space Station shows Hurricane Dorian swirling in the Atlantic * The footage shows Dorian strengthening at 1.05pm EDT on Thursday north of Puerto Rico * Hurricane Dorian, a Category 1 storm, is set to escalate into a Category 4 as it crosses warm Atlantic waters * The hurricane is expected to make landfall on Florida's eastern c... more »
Former FBI Director James Comey Saved By America’s Two-Tiered Justice System Of Prosecuting Leaks
When former FBI director James Comey retained, mishandled, and disseminated certain memos from his meetings with President Donald Trump, he violated FBI and Justice Department policies, as well as the FBI employment agreement he signed, according to the department’s inspector general. However, the inspector general did not recommend prosecution for The post Former FBI Director James Comey Saved By America’s Two-Tiered Justice System Of Prosecuting Leaks appeared first on Shadowproof.
Sunk: During Wargames in 2005, a Special Swedish Submarine Destroyed an Aircraft Carrier
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5666776/uss-antietam-cg-54-ras] Shocking. *This outcome was replicated time and time again over two years of war games, with opposing destroyers and nuclear attack submarines succumbing to the stealthy Swedish sub.* In 2005, USS *Ronald Reagan*, a newly constructed $6.2 billion dollar aircraft carrier, sank after being hit by multiple torpedoes. Fortunately, this did not occur in actual combat, but was simulated as part of a war game pitting a carrier task force including numerous antisubmarine escorts... more »
Good News: The Navy Has Finally Fixed the F/A-18's Fuel Tank Problems
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5479382/expeditionary-airfield-arrestment-during-itx-4-19] Much better. *“We were confident since the day that the issue was uncovered that it was solvable,” said George Sulich, EMALS integrated program team lead.* A software fix for the U.S. Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) has been validated by the service at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, early this summer. As we have previously reported in fact it was found during testing that the next-generation catapult generate... more »
A Reckoning over Hong Kong Is Coming and It Will Take China's Economy with It
*Carlos Roa* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] The protests and Beijing's pressure could destroy Hong Kong's special place in the global and Chinese economies. The situation in Hong Kong is disconcerting for China’s government: what started as a protest in opposition to a controversial extradition bill has morphed into nothing less than an outright revolt against the city’s indirect rule by mainland authorities. The “one country two systems” compact seems dead to demonstrators on the street who are showing up in the hundreds of thousands. These protesters are rattling Beijing by... more »
Check out the New VH-92A Presidential Helicopter
The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4944223/vh-92a-tests-flight-over-white-house] Looking good. *The VH-92A aircraft is based on Sikorsky’s successful and FAA-certified S-92A commercial aircraft, which recently surpassed one million flight hours.* Lockheed Martin has now disclosed that the VH-92A presidential helicopter has made its maiden flight on Jul. 28. The flight took place at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut and signals the start of the 250 hour flight test program, which will take place at Lockheed Martin facilities in Owego, New York.... more »
James Webb Space Telescope comes together
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The Mystery of Number 33 and the Diophantine Equations.
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/mathematics/the-mystery-of-number-33-and-the-diophantine-equations/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm::fb:—-:rrssopenmind:::::20190813::sitlnk::
Providing a solution to the worst-ever prediction in physics
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-08-solution-worst-ever-physics.html
Woman who ‘died’ for 27 minutes writes chilling note after she’s resuscitated
https://www.yahoo.com/now/woman-who-died-for-27-minutes-note-heaven-183706316.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolc00000992
Cop killer freed after 38 years behind bars on Australia's toughest parole conditions
Triple murderer Berwyn Rees is released from Silverwater jail after serving almost four decades behind bars, despite a fierce fight from his victim's families.
Police hunt hit-and-run driver after woman killed outside Melbourne university
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Police believe the driver of a car which killed a woman in a hit-and-run outside Monash University's Clayton campus was speeding prior to the crash.
Papuan protesters torch buildings, cars as unrest continues
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Indonesian police say protesters torched buildings and cars overnight in the capital of its easternmost Papua region, as unrest over perceived racial and ethnic discrimination continues.
From rowing to making cheese and the storm it took to get there
Going into the age-old craft of cheesemaking is not normally sparked by violent weather, but this was the case for a former rower, who now loves the "glorious, warm feeling" of cheese curd.
Ancient civilisations altered the planet much more than we thought
The biggest archaeological research project of its kind to date concludes that ancient civilisations caused profound changes to Earth's ecology, but others say it's not significant compared to what we're doing today.
Atmospheric energies collide to set off the rare 'green flash'
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Advances in camera and lens technology may have led to a gradual proliferation of green flashes being captured and posted on social media, but its cause remains relatively unknown outside of meteorological circles.
If the Dockers want to be an AFL 'powerhouse' they should look down the road (and not at the Eagles)
Fremantle's president Dale Alcock has an ambitious plan for the Dockers to become an AFL juggernaut, and while it may be achievable, the club will need to change more than its coach and CEO, writes Clint Thomas.
Trump cancels trip, Florida extends state of emergency as hurricane looms
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Hurricane Dorian is forecast to become a highly dangerous category four storm this weekend before it hits the Florida coast, prompting a state of emergency in the US state on the Atlantic coast.
Donald Trump Statue of Liberty emerges in Slovenia, but not all are happy
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A Slovenian architect has carved a Donald Trump sculpture as a commentary on "popular politics", but it has sparked some strong emotions in the usually peaceful village.
ACDC, reiki and chatter: Mushroom grower does 'whatever it takes' to increase yields
When city woman Uschi Rowlands moved to the country, she thought she was set for the simple life.
Alex de Minaur storms into US Open third round
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It's a mixed day for Australia at Flushing Meadows, but Alex "Demon" de Minaur sets up a big match against former finalist Kei Nishikori with a straight sets win.
Four clues the Australia-China relationship has hit a rough patch
We might wish Australia-China relations could be kept on an even keel, and crucial as that might be for Australia's economic wellbeing, the indications suggest the ups and downs will continue, writes Michelle Grattan.
ASX to rebound, China and US to negotiate on de-escalating trade war
Australian shares are headed for a rebound after China indicates it might not immediately act on its latest threats of further tariffs against United States goods.
NT Police apologise for refusing to let NSW woman buy beer in Alice Springs
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NSW resident Sonia Smallacombe says she was racially targeted by a police auxiliary stationed outside a bottle shop who demanded she produce hotel receipts to prove where she was staying.
Your best photos of the week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.
Why hydrogen cars could be the green car of choice by 2025
The battle between types of green motoring could see hydrogen-fuelled cars come out on top over conventional battery-powered electric vehicles in the next five years.
Conflict of interest claims levelled against SA regional firefighters
After allegations of misconduct and violent behaviour at a South Australian fire station were revealed by the ABC, some staff are now facing fresh claims of a serious conflict of interest as calls for a public inquiry intensify.
FDA halts the import of some pig ears; 35 states report human illnesses
Add an Import Alert, preventing importers from bringing certain pig ears into the United States, to a crescendo of recalls and other activities to get control of a human Salmonella outbreak caused by the dog treats. The Food and Drug Administration late Thursday said it was issuing the alert because contaminated pig ear pet treats represent... Continue Reading
Will It Ever End?
On Tuesday, Trump seemed exasperated. When, he wanted to know, will those damn Puerto Ricans, stop having hurricanes already! He's pissed off and he's not going to take it any more! He doesn't even seem angry at Dorian; he's angry at Puerto Rico and at Puerto Ricans. He stole some of the money allocated by Congress for hurricane relief for the last one to use for his foolish wall. Jonathan Chait, in his column for *New York* Magazine yesterday, Trump Is Ordering Crimes To Get Wall Built Before Election, noted that "Trump is an instinctive authoritarian who came into office lacking... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-08-28
This is a summary of 12 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Latakia, Israel, Lebanon, SDF, Russia, Turkey, Aleppo, Iraq, Hama, ISIS. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Lebanon, Middleeast, Turkey, Iraq, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Eastern 2/3rds of US to be colder than normal this winter
Look for a ‘Polar Coaster’ winter, says The Farmers Almanac “The Northeast, including the densely populated corridor running from Washington to Boston, will experience colder-than-normal temperatures for much of the upcoming winter,” The Farmers Almanac predicts. (Emphasis added) “Only the western third of the country will see near-normal winter temperatures, which means fewer shivers for ... Read moreEastern 2/3rds of US to be colder than normal this winter The post Eastern 2/3rds of US to be colder than normal this winter appeared first on Ice Age Now.
More HBCUs Selling Alcohol in Athletic Arenas
North Carolina A&T State University will join a growing list of HBCUs selling alcohol inside their football stadiums when the defending MEAC and Black College Football champions host backyard rival Elon University on Saturday.
NSF Awards Morgan State $1.25M STEM Grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded Morgan State University a $1,248,895 grant for its School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS). The funds will go toward the school’s PERSIST Program, or “Pathways to Enhance Retention of Students in Science to Transition.” PERSIST aims to inspire first-year students to pursue STEM majors at Morgan State […]
Athletics is Educational, Theory Says So
Many faculty and administrators in the academy view athletics as a distraction to the mission of higher education, and athletes as second-tier students. However, the majority of college athletes not only earn their college education in their lectures and labs, but also earn it on the field, in the pool or on the court.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 29, 2019
*Washington Examiner:* *US pushes to 'starve' Iranian military after Tehran rebuffs talks* U.S. officials imposed sanctions on two Iranian military technology networks, undermining the regime’s ballistic missile supply chain days after Tehran rebuffed talks with President Trump. “The United States will continue to increase pressure on the Iranian regime until it changes its behavior,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday evening. That’s a reassuring message for Iran hawks who worried that Trump’s open-minded comment about offering Iran a “letter of credit” might foresha... more »
“Lying, Leaking” James Comey Dodges Prosecution, but IG Report Does Not Exonerate Him
[image: lying-leaking-james-comey-dodges-prosecution-but-ig-report-does-not-exonerate-him] The name “James Comey” and the words “declined prosecution” are inexorably linked due to the dog-and-pony show the FBI — under his leadership — passed off as an investigation of Hillary Clinton’s illegal use of a private, unsecured, unauthorized e-mail server and account. Now, that name and those words meet again, under different circumstances, as the Office of Inspector General (OIG) appears to be “returning the favor” by having “declined prosecution” of Comey for leaking memos about his meet... more »
Ilhan Omar Fires Back at Alabama After State GOP Calls for Her Expulsion
[image: ilhan-omar-fires-back-at-alabama-after-state-gop-calls-for-her-expulsion] Omar called out Alabama voters after the state's Republican party released a resolution calling on the Alabama delegation to begin an expulsion process.
Keep Your Powder Dry, Comey Is Not Out of the Woods
[image: undefined] There is no doubt that Jim Comey was part of a conspiracy to destroy Donald Trump and his Presidency. But all the evidence is not yet on the record. There is some understandable frustration reverberating around the web that Comey is not being indicted in the wake of the latest Inspector General report detailing Jim Comey's inappropriate and unethical handling of Government material. But that is not the role of the Inspector General. It is up to DOJ to prosecute and a careful reading of the current report makes clear that there was not adequate foundation to get an... more »
35-Year-Old Saves $100,000 in 7 Years by Living in a Tiny House, Plans to Retire at 40
In the last seven years, 35-year-old Ryan Mitchell has saved more than $100,000, traveled the world, paid off his student loans, and started a successful business. And he says he owes it all to his 150-square-foot tiny house. In 2009, Mitchell had just graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s degree in human resources […] The post 35-Year-Old Saves $100,000 in 7 Years by Living in a Tiny House, Plans to Retire at 40 appeared first on Health Nut News.
Did the Clintons Release a Statement About Epstein’s Death an Hour Before His Body Was Found?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Trump Attacks Fox News, But the Network Remains Silent
The president is a frequent viewer of the cable network.
‘This Ain’t Your Mother’s Marijuana,’ Surgeon General Says
Federal health officials issued a national warning against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women.
Alex Trebek, Saying He’s on the Mend, Back at ‘Jeopardy!’
The game show posted a video on Twitter showing the 79-year-old host back on set and promising “a good year” ahead.
What Ending the Flores Agreement on Detention of Immigrant Children Really Means
Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan (Source: Flickr/U.S.C.B.P/Donna Burton) Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued its final rule on custody of two groups of noncitizen children, establishing different procedures for the treatment of children accompanied by at least one parent at the border prior to arrest and “unaccompanied alien children” (UACs) who crossed the border and were arrested without a parent. Opponents of the DHS rule have asserted that it would eliminate safeguards for *all *immigrant children and allow “indefinite... more »
The Politics of Ruth Davidson's Resignation
The departure of Ruth Davidson from the lofty heights of the Scottish Tories would normally make big news, but thanks to a certain announcement and attendant preoccupations, her eminence was relegated to the literal margins of the nation's news sites. Don't worry Ruth fans, it won't be the last we see of her. Davidson's resignation letter didn't say much of note, which makes it interesting. As a new mum wanting more time with her son and family, who can blame her from bailing out of front line politics while matters are this fraught and chaotic? Well, ever keen to find a subtext a...more »
"The Beautiful Death of the American Workingman"
*"The Beautiful Death of the American Workingman"* by David Stockman "Raise your glass to the hard working people, Let’s drink to the uncounted heads. Let’s think of the wavering millions Who need leaders but get gamblers instead." - The Rolling Stones, “Salt of the Earth” (1968) "Oh, boy. You hate to see it… “Central banks’ negative interest rates were supposed to increase spending, stop deflation and stimulate the economy. They may have done the exact opposite.” That’s not the point, of course. The point is that’s from Bloomberg’s official Twitter account – you know “@business.” S... more »
China has No 2nd Amendment…therefore no Bill of Rights
Without the 2nd Amendment, the rest of the Bill of Rights isn’t worth the paper they are written on. The world is about to witness why America fights so hard for her right to bear arms. (Video) Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog, Comment and Pray for China Advertisements
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Many spiral galaxies have bars across their centers. Even our own Milky Way Galaxy is thought to have a modest central bar. Prominently barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672, featured here, was captured in spectacular detail in an image taken by the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. *Click image for larger size.* Visible are dark filamentary dust lanes, young clusters of bright blue stars, red emission nebulas of glowing hydrogen gas, a long bright bar of stars across the center, and a bright active nucleus that likely houses a supermassive black hole. Light takes about 60 million years to r... more »
"Those who declare 'climate emergency'—when climate-related deaths are at an all-time low—are bringing about something incomparably scarier: an 'energy emergency'." #QotD
*"Those who declare 'climate emergency'—when climate-related deaths are at an all-time low—are bringing about something incomparably scarier: an 'energy emergency'."* ~ Alex Epstein, from the Center for Industrial Progress . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Bolsonaro’s Veto Crashes and Fake News are Punishable With up to Eight Years in Jail
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, August 28th, the National Congress overthrew a veto by Jair Bolsonaro regarding the spreading of fake news. In June 2019, the president prevented Law 13.834/2019 from imposing a greater penalty on those who repeated or reproduced . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Bolsonaro’s Veto Crashes and Fake News are Punishable With up to Eight Years in Jail appeared first on The Rio Times.
Moscovite rally on august 31
*8-29-19 Sobol* and her allies called on Moscovites to come out for another protest demonstration on Saturday, after authorities refused the most requested opposition to an authorized collection center. "We did everything we could to get the approval," Lyubov Sobol said. "They are taking away from the people the right to assemble peacefully, without weapons, in a protest demonstration to defend their right to vote." https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.dailyviewsonline.com/cultura/Russo-elezione-capo-difende-il-divieto-di-Mosca-candidati-h20477.html... more »
Now We Know Why India Wants More French Jaguar Fighter Jets
*Dario Leone* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Interesting. *HAL has built 120 Jaguar strike aircraft under technology transfer from BAE Systems of the United Kingdom.* India is in talks to buy 31 ex-French Air Force Jaguar attack aircraft and the Indian Air Force chief, ACM Birender Singh Dhanoa, has been discussed the issue with his French counterpart during his visit to the country this week. As reported by Defense News in fact, the French government made the offer of sale for the Jaguar fighters about six months ago, and India is actively pursuing the opportunity. The new... more »
In 2017, During a Military Exercise, Indian MiG-29K Fulcrum Fighters Flew over the USS Nimitz
*Dario Leone* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5542687/f-18f-super-hornet-launches-aboard-uss-nimitz] But why? *Malabar 2017 is a tri-lateral, two-phase exercise hosted by the Indian Navy and held in Chennai and the waters of the Bay of Bengal.* Taken on Jul. 16, 2017 the interesting photos in this post feature Indian Navy MiG-29K Fulcrum fighter jets flying over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Bay of Bengal during Exercise Malabar 2017. The Mikoyan MiG-29K (NATO reporting name: Fulcrum-D) is a Russian all-weather carrier-based multirole f... more »
Chet Raymo, “Seeing”
* “Seeing”* by Chet Raymo “Elizabeth Bishop has a poem about a sandpiper, a tiny shore bird scurrying forward and reverse with the lick and ebb of the tide. It was not the sandpiper I thought of today as I walked the beach, but the sand with which the Bishop's bird is seemingly obsessed. The last two lines of the poem: "The millions of grains are black, white, tan, and gray, mixed with quartz grains, rose and amethyst." Everyone sees the sandpiper. Who could not? Those fluttering feet. The delicate engine of its controlled frenzy. But who sees what the sandpiper sees, the ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Many spiral galaxies have bars across their centers. Even our own Milky Way Galaxy is thought to have a modest central bar. Prominently barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672, featured here, was captured in spectacular detail in an image taken by the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. *Click image for larger size.* Visible are dark filamentary dust lanes, young clusters of bright blue stars, red emission nebulas of glowing hydrogen gas, a long bright bar of stars across the center, and a bright active nucleus that likely houses a supermassive black hole. Light takes about 60 million years to r... more »
"What Will Your Verse Be?"
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, "O me! O life! of the questions of these recurring; of the endless trains of the faithless- of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life? Answer. That you are here - that life exists, and identity; that the powerf... more »
Pain Patients Are Not The Problem, Shows CDC, Opiod Deaths Are Due To Recreational Fentanyl Plus Benzos, Cocaine, And Meth
Though Johnson & Johnson and Purdue Pharma are on the hook for big judgments due to their marketing practices related to opioids, claims that they "created" an opioid epidemic are the scientific equivalent of fat shaming people if you don't like Burger King commercials. Attorneys will claim it, they will get thousands of people to sign up as litigants, and juries will agree with the emotional arguments they hear, but that has nothing to do with science or health. In appeals cases, science data is used, which is why so many spectacularly ridiculous judgments (like baby powder or a ... more »
Comey Smug — Lady Justice Weeps
. Trump slams ‘thoroughly disgraced’ Comey over inspector general findings Fox News Andrew O’Reilly August 29, 2019 President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress slammed former FBI director James Comey on Thursday following the release of a highly anticipated report by the Justice Department’s inspector general on his handling of memos documenting private conversations with the president. “Perhaps never in the history of our Country has someone been more thoroughly disgraced and excoriated than James Comey in the just released Inspector General’s Report. He should be ashamed... more »
Foreign tourists collecting stream water on a 1080 aerial drop day … no warnings given
Remember, this is what Milford local Sacha Stevenson recently wrote to DoC about. No warning signs for tourists. Turns out they won’t be putting any up about the water, just the usual signs with the skull on to warn them since they haven’t resources to put signs up in every tourist’s language. Signs will only … Continue reading Foreign tourists collecting stream water on a 1080 aerial drop day … no warnings given →
Saving bees from Bayer pesticides and mites
Originally posted on Dear Kitty. Some blog: https://youtu.be/B7QHnlpWsBk This 28 August 2019 video says about itself: How Close Are We to Saving the Bees? Correction: Our Interview with Dr. Villalobos & scenes at the University of Hawaii at Manoa were filmed by Jonathan Keao, whose name was misspelled in the credits. We apologize for this…
Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $572 Million For Fueling the Opioid Epidemic
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/johnson-572-million-opioid-epidemic/
Police Unveil System That Allows Them to Watch Video from Your Phone’s Camera
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/stream-video-phone-police/
The Poet: Joaquín Arcadio Pagaza, “Twilight”
*“Twilight”* “Slowly the sun descends at fall of night, And rests on clouds of amber, rose and red; The mist upon the distant mountains shed Turns to a rain of gold and silver light. The evening star shines tremulous and bright Through wreaths of vapor, and the clouds o'erhead Are mirrored in the lake, where soft they spread, And break the blue of heaven's azure height. Bright grows the whole horizon in the west Like a devouring fire; a golden hue Spreads o'er the sky, the trees, the plains that shine. The bird is singing near its hidden nest Its latest song, amid the falling dew, Enrap... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Roswell, Georgia, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"Maybe, Just Maybe..."
"What would it hurt for me to give that homeless guy a couple bucks? Who the hell cares if he spends it on beer? Maybe beer is a step up for him from the harder stuff that knocked him onto the streets in the first place. Maybe, just maybe, he's actually going to spend it on food (homeless people do eat, right?). Maybe, he really is a desperate human being who is trying to change his situation." - Dan Pearce And what if, as I sometimes think, that's really God there in disguise, watching to see what I do? Ahh, what then? And don't bother saying you didn't see or know... you did. Yea... more »
Craven CC Offers Students Aviation Career Opportunity
This fall, students will be able to pursue a career in aviation through Craven Community College’s (Craven CC) new program. The Aviation Management and Career Pilot program allows students to test their skills on an FAA-approved flight simulator, which can imitate weather patterns, time of day and other obstacles. Students will also learn about flight […]
New Statue Celebrates Florida A&M Alum Althea Gibson
Florida A&M University is celebrating the unveiling of a statue of tennis player and alumna Althea Gibson in New York, overlooking Arthur Ashe Stadium. The ceremony took place at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow. The school’s president, Dr. Larry Robinson, called the event a “special day” for Florida A&M University. “It’s a very […]
Saint Peter’s Partners with Medical School to Increase Diversity
Saint Peter’s University, a Hispanic-serving Jesuit institution, has signed an agreement with Barbados-based Ross University School of Medicine with the goal of increasing diversity in the U.S. physician workforce.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 8/29/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Winning? No... YOU ARE BEING DUPED RIGHT INTO "TRADE TRUCE 2.0" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • "Stockman on Debt Crisis" • Soon enough... Hezekiah Jenkins, “The Panic Is On”, 1931
“'Free'” Money Destroys the U.S. Financial System"
*“'Free'” Money Destroys the U.S. Financial System"* By Bill Bonner POITOU, FRANCE – "Today, we are packing up, closing the shutters, putting away the lawn chairs and the croquet set. Everything needs to be stored away; otherwise, rain, wind, and sun will do their damage. The wood cracks; the metal rusts; the curtains fade… It is nature’s way. And no matter what we do, nothing resists time. *Dirty War: *In preparation for our departure, yesterday we got on our bicycles and rode around the countryside, saying goodbye to old friends. Our first stop was a visit with a retired colonel... more »
"I Am Always Tempted To Ask...:
"When I hear somebody sigh, "Life is hard," I am always tempted to ask, "Compared to what?" - Sydney Harris
Success: Illinois University Reverses Ban on Palestine Event
University of Illinois officials quickly reversed their decision to block an event about justice in Palestine when they were reminded that such discrimination is illegal under the First Amendment. “We’ve seen this happen again and again with Palestine-related events on campuses,” explained an attorney. “It’s critical for groups to stand up for their First Amendment rights in these situations.” The post Success: Illinois University Reverses Ban on Palestine Event appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Turning the Yarra's trash into river bank furniture
Thousands of bottles, soy sauce containers, wrappers and microplastics that have been fished out of Melbourne's iconic river will be melted down to create seats along the water's edge.
James Comey avoids prosecution over leaked Donald Trump meeting memos
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The US Justice Department decides not to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey despite an internal investigation finding he improperly leaked a memo to the media.
'I didn't find that book, that book found me': The secrets of a dusty book left in an outback mosque
In the old tin mosque in Broken Hill, Samia made a discovery that disproved what historians had thought for more than 40 years.
Live: NSW Now: Plane makes emergency landing on south coast, Alan Jones wins sexism awards
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *A plane carrying 20 passengers makes an emergency landing after an engine catches fire, and Sydney shock jock Alan Jones takes out Australia's top dishonour for sexism over his comments about New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.
Gold stars for good poo in teaching tool for children
A kit, designed by a researcher and nurse, aims to take the taboo out of poo and help children identify what a perfect poo looks like and how to make one.
ANU students say they're forced to report sexual assaults to each other
Australian National University students slam staff over on-campus accommodation support, which they say is structured in a way that the first port of call for a student to report sexual violence is to talk to another student.
'Humiliated, frightened and paranoid': The insidious rise of deepfake porn
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Nearly all of the deepfakes online are pornography — and literally any one of us could be a victim. It's a horrifying fact that Noelle Martin knows all too well.
Australians could soon have the 'right to repair' their phones and TVs
Australia's consumer affairs ministers agree to consider laws boosting people's ability to repair their phones and other electronic goods, rather than send them to the dump.
Northern Land Council fishes for Chinese investment chances
One of Australia's most powerful Indigenous land councils is looking to attract more Chinese investment into Aboriginal land across the Northern Territory's Top End.
How I cracked a 70-year-old coded message from beyond the grave
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In 1942, the scientist Robert Henry Thouless created a "test of survival" to see if he could communicate with the living after his death. It remained unsolved — until now.
Waiter, there's a worm in my soup: When insects become gourmet grub
From energy bars made of pulverised crickets to a gourmet plate of mealworms, edible insects are a growing business in Australia and could become a solid export business.
Fears more women like 'Amy' at risk after support program funding cut
A $400,000 program that supports Aboriginal women and victims of family violence will be cut from the end of October, prompting fears more children will be at risk of being removed.
'Far from functional': Staff calls to ban mayor from the Derwent Valley Council
Staff at the Derwent Valley Council have written a letter to the General Manager urging him to "take any action available" to ban the mayor from council chambers.
Businesses cut back as weak economy puts pressure on profits
In the battle between stakeholders, it appears to be customers and shareholders winning out, while employees bear the burden of low wage growth and, increasingly, job losses.
'We are going to stop him': UK Opposition vows emergency debate to thwart Boris Johnson
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The UK's Labour Party says it will trigger an emergency debate in Parliament next week to try to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson taking Britain out of the European Union without a deal.
To avoid a repeat of 1981's capitulation, Tim Paine has to rally his troops
England's glorious Headingley victory presents Australia with one of the great character tests in recent sporting history, with Tim Paine facing a struggle to keep his team on track, writes Richard Hinds.
ABC News quiz: Will you beat your record like the X-37B, or destruct like a hurricane?
Just In - 6 hours ago
This week was full of left-field ideas, outrage and mysterious objects. But how much can you remember?
Succession: The brutal psychology of the rich has audiences returning for season 2
Forget the allusions to Murdoch and media empires: the Roy family's toxic psychology is this show’s cold-blooded heart.
ANZ receives complaint about execs at gala that ended in boss driving his Porsche onto the green
A complaint, sent by a senior director at an investment bank, alleges two executives "manhandled" a female financial analyst, badgering her for her hotel room number.
Paul's vice became a booming business opportunity and now it's a political cause
He's a modern-day alchemist, a would-be Willy Wonka who conjures up flavours in the spare room of his modest suburban pad.
The old Albo has gone missing as Labor takes path of serial retreat
The old Albo has largely been locked in the cupboard since he became leader, as fears grow that he hasn't made the necessary transition to an Opposition Leader that could become Prime Minister, writes Andrew Probyn.
Fact Checking the Fact Checkers: When The New York Times Went Off the Rails
By Patricia Burke Industry and regulators are noting that significant numbers of Americans (as well as citizens from other nations) are becoming concerned about 5G... more »
O’Rourke Campaign Ejects Breitbart Reporter From Event at Black College
[image: o-rourke-campaign-ejects-breitbart-reporter-from-event-at-black-college] The Beto O’Rourke campaign ejected a Breitbart News reporter from an event at a historically black college Tuesday, claiming students would not have “felt comfortable and safe” discussing their experiences in the reporter’s presence.
Divorce Papers Finger Rep. Omar in Affair, Possible Campaign Finance Violation
[image: divorce-papers-finger-islamic-radical-omar-in-affair-possible-campaign-finance-violation] Representative Ilhan Omar is accused of committing adultery with a political consultant whose company received thousands of dollars in “travel” reimbursements, which would violate federal campaign spending law if they were a ruse to pay for the pair’s trysts.
Citizens Concerned Over Health Risks of 5G; Science Not Settled
[image: citizens-concerned-over-health-risks-of-5g-science-not-settled] 5G antennas are popping up all across the United States, and a significant number of people are growing increasingly concerned over the long-term health effects of the high-speed communications technology.
Dem Aides Barred From Border Facilities for “Disruptive,” “Rude” Behavior
[image: dem-aides-barred-from-border-facilities-for-disruptive-rude-behavior] Staffers for Representative Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) were barred from CBP facilities after reportedly disrupting operations and being rude to officers.
Israeli military accuses Iran of running secret Hezbollah missile project in Lebanon
“Senior Iranian commanders” and a senior associate from the Hezbollah movement have been engaged in an effort to create a secret precision guard missile program in Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces have announced, citing intelligence data. In a press conference on Thursday, IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus alleged that three Iranian officers from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists launch counter-offensive in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels have launched a counter-offensive in southern Idlib this evening after suffering some losses at the hands of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) at the Ta’manah front. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels began their counter-assault by launching a suicide attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Arctic: Earth´s Last Frontier
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Aug 29 (IPS) - The last frontier for utilizing and maybe even exhausting Earth´s natural resources is opening up in the Arctic and some of the world´s wealthiest nations are trying to secure their piece of the cake. Some act openly, others are more secretive – recently one of the competitors entered the game in a remarkably unwieldy manner. Read the full story, “The Arctic: Earth´s Last Frontier”, on globalissues.org →
Festival Pays Tribute to Singer, Civil-Rights Icon Nina Simone
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
LONDON, Aug 29 (IPS) - It must be a daunting prospect to sing songs made famous by the incomparable Nina Simone, but performers Ledisi and Lisa Fischer brought their individual style to a BBC Proms concert in London, honouring Simone and gaining admiration for their own talent. Read the full story, “Festival Pays Tribute to Singer, Civil-Rights Icon Nina Simone”, on globalissues.org →
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