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How to build impact: a case study
The Bureau's impact editor presents a case study for targeting engagement and impact from the Local Power investigation
Fachin Rejects Lula’s Release on Plea of Suspected Judicial Bias of Lava Jato Prosecutors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court (STF) justice Edson Fachin denied on Thursday a request for the release of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The defense claimed that the Lava Jato task force in Curitiba, headed by prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol, lacked exemption to conduct . . . To read the full […] The post Fachin Rejects Lula’s Release on Plea of Suspected Judicial Bias of Lava Jato Prosecutors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Central Bank Boasts a Positive Balance in the First Half-Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank (CB) has recorded a R$21.1 billion (US$5.27 billion) positive balance in the first half of 2019. The figures were released on Thursday, August 29th, after a National Monetary Council (CMN) meeting. Also, according to the Central Bank's . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Brazilian Central Bank Boasts a Positive Balance in the First Half-Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mother of boating victim condemns lax marine laws
The mother of one of four men who died on a fishing trip on waters near Hobart says she is disappointed the investigating coroner did not recommend changes to Tasmania's marine safety legislation.
Anti-groping stamp sells out within an hour in Japan
The device is designed to tackle sexual harassment on public transport and allows victims to mark their assailants with an invisible ink stamp in the shape of a hand, which can then be revealed with a black light.
Washing machine repairman demanding $1 million over Tyrrell investigation
Washing machine repairman Bill Spedding is seeking up to $1 million in compensation after accusing NSW Police of causing him "reputational damage" by wrongly linking him to the disappearance of William Tyrrell.
Live: The Broncos fight for a finals place against the Eels at Lang Park
The Broncos look to bounce back from last week's narrow defeat against the sixth placed Eels at Lang Park. Earlier, the Rabbitohs beat the Warriors in Auckland. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.
Could this housing model be a game changer for people with disabilities?
It's hoped a new house using a shared-ownership model will give people with disabilities a chance at home ownership and semi-independent living, but it comes with a $300,000 price tag per person.
More than 20 people rescued as boat sinks in croc-infested waters
A four-metre boat carrying 21 people sank off the coast of a Top End island, with its mostly child passengers left to cling to the overturned vessel as adults swam them to shore, NT police say.
Syrian Army captures strategic town in southern Idlib as jihadist defenses collapse
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has scored another major advance in southern Idlib as their troops managed to capture the key town of Al-Ta’manah from the militant forces. Led by the 25th Division Special Mission Forces (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Army resumed their attack on Al-Ta’manah last night, following […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Totalitarian principle: did Plato scoop Gell-Mann?
Two weeks ago or so, Tom Siegfried discussed a July preprint by philosopher Mr Helge Kragh: Murray Gell-Mann’s ‘totalitarian principle’ is the modern version of Plato’s plenitude Even the title suggests that there was a priority dispute involving the recently deceased Murray Gell-Mann and Plato who lived 2 millenniums earlier. But was there a dispute? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The principle of plenitude is a bit strengthened "Platonist" principle about the existence of mathematical structures. Aside from many other claims, Plato is celebrated for the idea th... more »
‘Bizarre as Hell’: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five
This is very curious. However, the first mistake was the wrong turn after the snack stop. This is best explained as a case of simply getting turned around and this happens to even the best. That is why you should always pack a compass and a top map in rough country. In this case they were certainly blinded by the deteriorating weather. What happened after that they then followed the road never really catching on at all until they abandoned their vehicle for some reason. At this point, turning around should possibly have saved them as worked for the witness. Instead the driv... more »
Borrowed bacteria make plants salt-resistant
This is welcome news. Inoculated alfalfa seeds will sprout in saline soils and prosper. That alone is important. Other protocols exist to stimulate viable soils as well, but this means that a damaged soil can be turned back into a robust sod that runs deep. That can feed cattle and the sod can be maintained until the salinity itself has been slowly washed away. We can stop been quite so fearful in terms of irrigation damage. In fact, actual rotation with an inoculated alfalfa may well help to balance out the damage. *Borrowed bacteria make plants salt-resistant * *By Ben ... more »
Trump Looking ‘Very Seriously’ at Ending Birthright Citizenship
As he should of course, simply because folks are busy gaming it all. I do think that the promise does have merit, but it also needs to be cleanly limited. After all a child born in the USA represents a legitimate promise to the State by a future citizen to work toward citizenship. The easiest fix is to simply allow a finite number each year of such authorized births. It does not particularity end the practice, but makes it way more difficult to game. The practice does have a certain charm to it because it is actually a promise and this should be accommodated as a real pref... more »
How One California Marxist Is Indoctrinating Millions of School Children
Sorry folks. It seems astounding to those of us who never bought into the whole Marxist criminal enterprise through which an elite of political organizers progressively take over the political apparatus for self aggrandize while telling any lie to get there. Your first clue was that all the undergrads were all on the C team. We are now reaching a crisis point in which all these communist sympathizers will need to be literally hunted down and banned from any political participation. As most of them are active in criminally subverting elections, they may well be already trap... more »
Tables Are Turned on New York Times When ‘Hate Speech’ Is Discovered in Tweets of Times’ Journalist.
The Times follows a double standard, but that is not big news, because most people already know that. The embarrassment to the Times, however, is noteworthy.
Silicon Valley Is Building A Chinese-Style Social-Credit System in the US
PatronScan scans IDs at bars and restaurants and identifies 'troublemakers'. A "public" list is shared among all PatronScan customers who then can refuse service to individuals with objectionable behavior.
Johnson and Johnson Is Ordered to Pay $572-Million to State of Oklahoma for Causing Opioid Drug Crisis
Corporate corruption will never stop until the decision makers are personally held responsible and cannot hide behind the corporate veil.
'Horrific' discovery of paddock littered with animal skeletons, believed poisoned
Authorities discover more than 120 dead native birds, believed to have been poisoned, on a rural property in northern Victoria.
Denver woman to sue city after being forced to give birth alone in jail cell
Diana Sanchez, whose pleas for help while giving birth in her Denver jail cell last year were allegedly ignored by guards and nurses, is suing the city and claims the officials "chose convenience over compassion".
'Sick joke': Royal Adelaide Show not offended by Michael Jackson sign
A Michael Jackson cut-out at the entrance to a popular ride pitched at teenagers called Hard Rock will not be removed from the Royal Adelaide Show, despite a backlash on social media.
China's military presence in Hong Kong has gone from a symbolic one to a combat-ready force
While most experts say it is still unlikely China would mobilise its military in Hong Kong, a build-up of vehicles and personnel in neighbouring Shenzhen has fuelled discussion about the possibility of an impending Tiananmen Square-like violent crackdown.
Accused murderer cries in court, denies seeking hit man to kill wife
Gold Coast businessman John Chardon says he employed a "scam artist" he met on a dating website, but denies asking him to find a hit man to kill his wife, Novy.
Tornado tears through WA town, ripping off roofs and toppling trees as storm hits
A suspected tornado tore through the WA town of Harvey overnight, damaging houses and bringing down trees, as a strong cold front battered the state's South West and brought heavy rain to Perth.
His leg blown away by a Russian cannonball, this may be the body of one of Napoleon's top generals
Buried below a dancefloor in Russia, archaeologists find what is believed to be the one-legged skeleton of Charles Etienne Gudin, one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most cherished generals, who died in 1812.
'Win for the little guy and the little dog': Sandwich board activist cleared over $500 fine
With his dog Smarty beside him in court, Sydney sandwich board activist Danny Lim wins a legal battle over his arrest for wearing a controversial sign which a magistrate described as "not offensive".
Second major Brisbane hospital goes 'code yellow' as surgery backlog mounts
Queensland's two largest hospitals spend much of the day declared "code yellow", meaning they could not meet public demand, amid a mounting surgical backlog after an equipment sterilisation malfunction.
Should he stay or should he go? Rumour mill in overdrive over Adelaide's Eddie Betts
The rumour mill has gone into overdrive on whether Eddie Betts is leaving the Adelaide Crows. ABC sports editor James Coventry explores why Betts should leave, while Crows fan and ABC reporter Sara Garcia looks at all the reasons he should stay.
Figures show Australia's carbon emissions continue to rise despite quarterly drop
Data released by Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor show an increase of 0.6 per cent in carbon emissions in the year to March, which he says is due to the growth in Australia's LNG exports.
Tiny hail leaves Coffs Harbour looking like winter wonderland
A dumping of tiny hail leaves parts of Coffs Harbour looking like a snowfield.
The Coming Climate Change Propaganda Tsunami
BY TOM HARRIS AND DR. JAY LEHR (Photo by Bob Blob on Unsplash) Originally published by PJ Media (link) Batten down the hatches! Yet *another* tsunami of global warming and “clean energy” propaganda is approaching! On September 23, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will host the 2019 Climate Action Summit at UN headquarters. Guterres is calling on all leaders to come to New York City with “concrete, realistic plans” to increase their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction pledges “in line with reducing GHG emissions by 45 per cent over the next decade, and to net ... more »
ARRS Cardiovascular Case of the Week
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Historic 3,000-year-old olive tree still producing olives to this day.
https://www.good.is/articles/olive-tree-vouves-greece-crete
5 newly discovered moons of Jupiter now have official names.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/newly-discovered-jupiter-moons-receive-names-public-contest
Should You Quit #Sugar?The Bitter Truth (Exposed).
https://atypicalthought.com/should-you-quit-sugar/
Eye on France: To #bee or not to bee.
http://m.en.rfi.fr/france/20190828-eye-france-europe-bad-place-be-bee-pesticides-neonicotinoids-flying-insect-decline
#Fibromyalgia Linked to #Gut #Bacteria for First Time.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/fibromyalgia-linked-to-gut-bacteria-for-first-time-321033
Chinese-owned Ramu Nickel plant spills 200,000 litres of ‘toxic’ slurry into the sea.
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-30/chinese-owned-mine-in-png-spills-200000-litres-of-toxic-slurry/11464108?pfmredir=sm
Possible Detection of a Black Hole So Big It ‘Should Not Exist’
https://www.quantamagazine.org/possible-detection-of-a-black-hole-so-big-it-should-not-exist-20190828/?fbclid=IwAR3-m2otkCHUe1xCrE1iD6ow7uKYLDqOdQuAHh0sazflVlyYzCslpAFw2Wc
Warren Buffett’s 10 lessons for life, other than investing – The Financial Express
https://www.financialexpress.com/market/warren-buffett-10-life-lessons-other-than-investment/755150/
In 2003 An Horrific Accident Cost the Lives of the Entire Crew of This Chinese Submarine
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Never good. *Military commissioner and former president Jiang Zemin acknowledged the tragic incident on May 2, 2003, in a statement honoring the sacrifice of Chinese sailors lives and vaguely characterizing the cause as “mechanical failure.”* On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. The fishermen notified the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) which promptly dispatched two vessels to investigate. *(This first appeared several... more »
Why It Took a Terrible Accident to Make American Submarines the Best in the World
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5677024/uss-oklahoma-city-returns-guam] Learning from deadly mistakes. *The submarines were just 278 feet long, with a beam of thirty-one feet. They weighed 4,369 tons submerged, making them about 30 percent larger than the Skipjacks. * In the United States Navy, submarines lost at sea are said to be on “eternal patrol.” One such submarine was USS *Thresher*. Meant to be the first in a new generation of fast nuclear-attack submarines, today it rests in more than eight thousand feet of water, along with i... more »
PAK-DA: Russia's 6th Generation Stealth Bomber Could Be a Real Killer
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/498, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26283786] Deadly or a dud? *Whereas Russia’s current crop of heavy, strategic, nuclear-capable bombers is entirely composed of Soviet-era fighters and iterations thereof, the PAK-DA will be based on a completely new design.* As the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter moves into serial production in much larger quantities than previously expected, reports are emerging that the Russian defense establishment has their eyes... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Makin' Eyes: Left- Obviously lovestruck Melania coming on to Canadian PM Justin "Swoon-o-Matic" Trudeau in her 4 digit Red Devil Fuck Me Frock last weekend at the G7 in Paris. Right- Ivanka swooning at Justin 2 years ago at a roundtable event in Washington. I have to laugh at the pained expression on Senor Trumpanzee's face. He knows he's A1 cuckold material. Happy dreams, Donnie! Got an extra $130,000 in your pocket? It's OK, Donnie. You can always dial up a porn star. You'll never be a man and your wife knows it. But let's be fair to Melania and Ivanka. They spend all... more »
August 30, 1995: NATO Аggression On Republika Srpska
The Markale false flag as casus beli – On August 30, 1995. NATO began bombing of Republika Srpska (RS); the aggression lasted until 14. September and resulted in killing several hundreds of civilians. During the period the NATO aircrafts dropped 1,026, bombs with a total weight of explosives: 10,000 tons. […]
Bonus Payments to Brazilian Military Increase 850 Percent in Six Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bonus payments to active military personnel in the three branches of the Armed Forces have increased by 850 percent in six years. The uniform allowance is a perk that, like the suit allowance for legislators, is intended to cover expenses with work clothing, but in practice serves as extra remuneration […] The post Bonus Payments to Brazilian Military Increase 850 Percent in Six Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Exponential Increase in Assets Prompts Investigations Into Flávio Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The "exponential increase in assets" of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro is the grounds for four investigations now underway by the Federal Police, the Office of the Federal Prosecutor and the State Public Prosecutor Office of Rio de Janeiro. These entities are investigating suspicious real estate deals and financial transactions by Fabrício […] The post Exponential Increase in Assets Prompts Investigations Into Flávio Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rise of Christian Radical Right in Brazil Causes Concern for European Churches
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A fundamentalist version of Christianity in Brazil is legitimizing the governmental measures that run counter to the very foundations of the religion -- among them discrimination, human rights violations and even the protection of the planet. The alarm is being sounded by Brazilian churches . . . To read the […] The post Rise of Christian Radical Right in Brazil Causes Concern for European Churches appeared first on The Rio Times.
NASA : Hiding The Heat Of 1878
There was no winter in the Midwest in 1878. (h/t TedL) 19 Mar 1878, Page 2 – Star Tribune at Newspapers.com January/February, 1878 may have also been the hottest on record in Southeast Australia. There was something going on in … Continue reading →
What Causes Heatwaves?
There are only a small handful of stations in Australia with good long term daily temperature records. One is at the Richmond, Queensland Post Office. That station shows no January/February warming since the 19th century. Summer temperatures there closely correlate … Continue reading →
Rasmussen: Majority Of Likely Voters Agree Journalists Deserve Scrutiny, Criticism
By Kristine Marsh ~ A new poll from Rasmussen Reports reveals most American voters believe that journalists are more liberal than they are, and deserve scrutiny, despite fervent objections from The New York Times. There’s even more bad news for the liberal media: the majority also agreed President Trump’s attacks on the press were “appropriate.” According […]
UN Youth: Ready To Bypass Democracy!
By Craig Rucker ~ The talk swirling around the UN “Civil Society Conference” in Salt Lake City has been radical throughout, with the youth contingent vowing to take to the streets if voters don’t give them their way. “We are willing to make these demands known at the ballot-box, or, if necessary, in the streets.” […]
Israeli F16’s Attack PFLP
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Reports coming in of Israeli F16 attacks deep inside Lebanon on the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC), a Syria-based terrorist group that fights alongside Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-strike-palestinian-terror-group-base-deep-inside-lebanon/ Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
Ancient Civilizations Messed Up The Planet Long Before You
Celebrities and environmentalist jetting off to exotic locations to talk about climate change, renewable energy, and organic food may make you feel like the modern world is killing the planet but a huge collaborative study reveals that early humans across the entire globe were ruining their environments as far back as 10,000 years ago. Farther back, 12,000 years ago, humans were mainly foraging, meaning they didn't interact with their environments as farmers do. By 3,000 years ago, farmers were feeding nations and causing free trade in many parts of the globe. read more
Plant-Based Diets Risk Worsening Brain Health
Claims that meat production are causing undue stress on the environment are highly exaggerated, as are the benefits of plant-based diets. Instead of being ground in evidence, the plant-based and vegan diet fads could worsen an already low intake of an essential nutrient involved in brain health. And governments which spend time creating panic about salt and sugar fail to monitor dietary levels of this vital nutrient--choline--found predominantly in meat and eggs. read more
Before Clovis? The Original Native Americans May Have Arrived 1,000 Years Before Previously Believed
Artifacts from an archaeological dig at the Cooper's Ferry site located along the Salmon River, a tributary of the larger Columbia River basin in western Idaho, suggest that the original native Americans were here 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, about 16,000 years ago. The findings add weight to the hypothesis that initial human migration to the Americas followed a Pacific coastal route rather than through the opening of an inland ice-free corridor. The belief is that timing and position of the Cooper's Ferry site, located at the confluence of Rock Creek and the lower... more »
Is There A Growing Sentiment In Iran To Engage In Direct Talks With President Trump?
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran with his foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, this month in Tehran.CreditCreditOffice of the Iranian Presidency *New York Times*: *In Iran’s Hierarchy, Talks With Trump Are Now Seen as Inevitable* In the power circles of Tehran, where “Death to America” is regularly chanted, the idea has taken hold that Iran must eventually negotiate with President Trump, according to several people with knowledge of the shift. These people said Iran’s leadership had concluded that Mr. Trump could be re-elected and that the country cannot withstand six more years...more »
Tweets For Today
There's an increasing chance for #Dorian to bring a triple-threat of dangers to the Florida east coast... 🌊life-threatening storm surge 🌬️devastating hurricane-force winds 🌧️heavy rains The onset of tropical storm force winds could be as soon as Saturday evening. Prepare NOW. pic.twitter.com/Moes49tcyu — National Weather Service (@NWS) August 29, 2019 WATCH: President Trump announced he is cancelling his scheduled trip to Poland as Hurricane Dorian heads toward Florida. "It's...very important for me to be here," the president said. https://t.co/zRn0mdbZBf — NBC News (@NBCNew... more »
Jeffrey Epstein escapes federal jail
Even petty blackmailer extortionists know to warn “if anything happens to me, incriminating evidence will be released to the media.” Billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is already fading from the news and not one vanilla envelope has dropped. What does that tell you about what “happened” to Jeffrey Epstein? It didn’t. You might think his... more »
Some U.S. Spies Are Saying That President Trump Is Either A 'Russian Asset' Or A 'Useful Idiot' For Putin
President Donald Trump. Reuters *Business Insider:* *US spies say Trump's G7 performance suggests he's either a 'Russian asset' or a 'useful idiot' for Putin* * Current and former spies are floored by President Donald Trump's fervent defense of Russia at this year's G7 summit in Biarritz, France. * "It's hard to see the bar anymore since it's been pushed so far down the last few years, but President Trump's behavior over the weekend was a new low," one FBI agent who works in counterintelligence told Insider. * At the summit, Trump aggressively lobbied for Russia to be readmitt... more »
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 8/30/19"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 8/30/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The Office of Inspector General report is out on fired FBI Director James Comey about his leaking to get his friend Robert Mueller installed as Special Counsel. Let me sum up the 85 page report: Comey is guilty of criminal leaks, and he will not be prosecuted. You lost Jeffery Epstein, and America thanks you William Barr for letting another one go! Former Fed Chief Bill Dudley wrote in an Op-Ed piece for Bloomberg (I mistakenly said NYT) that the Fed should not help Donald Trump with his China trade war or with his ... more »
The Economic Contraction Is Driving Institutions Into Gold & Slver w/ David Morgan
SilverDoctors Published on Aug 29, 2019 Today’s guest, David Morgan, shares his thoughts on why there has been so much activity in the precious metals markets lately. During our discussion he shares what concerns him most and why those who hold metals will survive the failure of fiat currencies globally. end
Jewish Settlers Rule the Roost in Israel, But at What Price?
Jewish Settlers Rule the Roost in Israel, But at What Price? by Ramzy Baroud, https://original.antiwar.com/ Israeli Jewish settlers are on a rampage in the occupied Palestinian West Bank. While settler violence is part of everyday routine in Palestine, the violence of recent weeks is directly linked to the general elections in Israel, scheduled to be …
The Startling Reason Gold Will Run | Alasdair Macleod
Reluctant Preppers Published on Aug 29, 2019 Wait till you hear this breakthrough analysis of the REAL reason gold and silver’s surge will run, and why we can look for this new bull market to be powerfully sustained. Alasdair Macleod, Head of Research at GoldMoney.com reveals his latest findings that a new and massive market …
Grapefruit and Arugula Salad with Avocado Recipe
Recipe by Dr. Mercola There are times when you just want an easy-to-prepare, no-cook meal to quell your hunger pangs. If want to take a break from cooking, and you’re craving a light and refreshing salad, here’s a simple but nutritious green salad recipe you can prepare in 20 minutes or less. Did You Know? […] The post Grapefruit and Arugula Salad with Avocado Recipe appeared first on Health Nut News.
August 30th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #953
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 →
Friday August 30th – 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 →
Hurricane Dorian Update 11:00pm – Storm Gains Strength, 105mph Winds – FL State of Emergency – Everything Mobilizing…
We have a lot of Treepers in the path of this storm. If you need assistance, use the comments section of any Dorian Update thread to reach out, or use the email address in the upper right of the site. … Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
Senior leaders assigned to the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), participate in a training during a tactical leader's exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, August 27, 2019. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *101st Airborne trains at Eglin Air Force Base* (Reuters).
You're Dead: These 5 Reasons Are Why Israel Will Defeat Everyone in War
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Done and done. *The Merkava tank joined the IDF in 1979, replacing the modified foreign tanks (most recently of British and American vintage) that the Israelis had used since 1948.* Since 1948, the state of Israel has fielded a frighteningly effective military machine. Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with cast-off World War II weapons, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have enjoyed remarkable success in the field. In the 1960s and 1970s, both because of its unique needs and because of internatio... more »
Vietnam to prosecute Australian retiree on terrorism charges
An Australian retiree who has been detained without charge for more than six months will be prosecuted on terrorism charges, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.
Who are the Tamil family from Biloela and why are they being deported?
Last-minute injunctions have stalled the deportation of a Tamil family who have spent years fighting to stay in Australia. Here's what we know about the case.
How can one half of Tasmania be inundated with rain while the other half is dry?
Tasmania's east coast is experiencing some of its driest conditions on record, but in the west there has been record high winter rainfall. How can the weather vary so much in such a small state?
The question a former Labor MP took 10 minutes to answer at ICAC
Ernest Wong is told by the ICAC commissioner to "focus" and not behave evasively as he gives evidence about an allegedly illegal donation to NSW Labor by a Chinese property developer.
Chinese-owned mine in PNG spills 200,000 litres of 'very toxic' slurry into the sea
The Chinese operators of a nickel mine in Papua New Guinea apologise after spilling materials into the sea that turned the bay bright red and staining the shore.
'Justice hasn't been delivered': Mother rejects inquest findings into suicide deaths of three teens
There are no strong links between the suicide of three Queensland teenagers and the controversial closure of a youth mental health facility in Brisbane, a coronial inquest finds, with a grieving mother saying the Barrett centre had been an "absolute lifeline".
Quote of the Day
“For if you suffer your people to be ill-educated, and their manners to be corrupted from their infancy, and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed them, what else is to be concluded from this, but that you first make thieves and then punish them.” ― Sir Thomas More, Utopia
JAM SESSION: Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Transfer (to Holtec)
From “The Enterprise” News: http://www.enterprisenews.com “Opinion JAM SESSION: Pilgrim Station transfer Posted Aug 24, 2019 at 6:00 AM What are … Continue reading →
Satellite Photos Show Iranian Rocket Explosion On Launch Pad
This annotated satellite image shows a fire at the rocket launch pad at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran's Semnan province on Thursday morning *Daily Mail:* *Iranian space rocket 'blows up' and the smouldering remains are pictured on the launch pad after failed attempt to launch satellite* * Satellite images appear to show the smoking remains of the rocket in the desert * Explosion took place on Thursday morning at Imam Khomeini Space Center * Iran had been planning the launch of its Nahid-1 satellite in the coming days An Iranian space rocket blew up today according to satel... more »
Reminder: DNC Lawyers to Court, “We Do Not Owe Voters an ‘Impartial’ or ‘Evenhanded’ Primary Election”
The DNC is a club and if you are reading this post, you are probably not in it.
Who is Aunt Sylvia?
Bob and Maria, young newlyweds, were excited about preparing some food for a friend’s Labor Day weekend potluck. Both considered themselves good cooks, but neither had actually prepared anything for a potluck on a hot summer day. No problem, they told each other, what could be different from what needs to be done any other... Continue Reading
Cyclospora update shows more than 1,600 infected since May
Parasite season, specifically Cyclospora season, is showing no signs of ending early this year, with the CDC reporting more than 1,600 people infected since May 1. The laboratory-confirmed patients span 33 states and the District of Columbia, according to an update posted late Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report specifically... Continue Reading
Long incubation period during Salmonella outbreak in Norway
Researchers have stressed the need for awareness of long incubation periods as part of an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak in Norway in 2017. In September 2017, a cluster of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium isolates was identified at the National Reference Laboratory for Enteropathogenic Bacteria in Norway. The dispersion of cases around Norway initially suggested an... Continue Reading
Lead contamination spurs recall of spice
Makzemo LLC of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Balquis Yemeni spice, because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. “The recall was a result of the New York City Department of Health circulating a flyer about the product and visiting a few retail stores and informing them of the findings. “The company has ceased... Continue Reading
It Was Inevitable But Most Voters Now Recognize That Trump Is Hurting Their Economic Prospects-- Bye-Bye, Pig Man
Steven Rattner's *NY Times* OpEd on Tuesday, Trump Can't Beat Obama On The Economy must have driven Señor Trumpanzee insane. Rattner, who worked in the Obama Treasury Dept., hit every Trump sore spot he could think of. "Recession fears may be seeping into the national conversation, but President Trump continues to boast about how great the American economy is-- “the best in the world, by far,” Mr. Trump tweeted a few days ago. Time for a reality check on Mr. Trump’s economic accomplishments, using two key measuring sticks: how well the economy is doing, compared with its performan... more »
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. (case study HERE, h/t blogger John D) *1990*: The ozone layer is gone. We'll all die of cancer or be forced to live undergroun... more »
Journalism Is A Hoax
(14) Tony Heller on Twitter: “@David_Leavitt
Hong Kong's prominent activist Joshua Wong arrested ahead of weekend protests
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
Three people killed in a "freak" skydiving accident in Far North Queensland died in mid-air when a solo sports jumper's parachute opened prematurely and caused them to collide, 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.
'Sobering findings': Great Barrier Reef future's downgraded to 'very poor'
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 chastised over collar slogan, then blows away opponent to reach third round
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.
Canterbury 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.
Lawyer says it would be 'inhumane' to separate girl from asylum seeker family
The youngest daughter of a Tamil asylum seeker family facing deportation to Sri Lanka will remain in Australia 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.
Apprentice jockey killed in training fall remembered as talented rider with 'bright smile'
Apprentice jockey Mikaela Claridge is mourned by the racing community after she dies from injuries suffered in a fall 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
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
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. …
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