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Photos capture outback Queensland pub going up in smoke
Outback journalist Jaimee-lee Prow is on the spot in the southern Queensland town of Muckadilla as fire guts the local pub.
Why this iconic Australian species has disappeared from the Murray-Darling River
Poor water management of the Murray-Darling Basin combined with a lack of water is to blame for a "huge decline" in platypus numbers in that area, research by scientists from the University of New South Wales finds.
Green energy isn't enough to fix climate change, this report warns, we need to change our food
Transforming to clean energy, clean transport and industry alone will not cut global emissions enough to avoid dangerous warming beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius, a report from the UN's climate change panel warns.
How Koch Foods Cut Off Black Mississippi Farmers, One by One
From ProPublica.org: “How a Top Chicken Company Cut Off Black Farmers, One by One The Trump administration has weakened legal … Continue reading →
Chamber of Deputies Passes Welfare Reform and Rejects All Proposed Amendments
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After nearly ten hours of voting, the Chamber of Deputies finalized the vote on the Social Welfare reform in the second round. The deputies rejected the eight individual proposals submitted and maintained the unamended main text , as approved yesterday, August 7th. As the first round text was maintained in […] The post Chamber of Deputies Passes Welfare Reform and Rejects All Proposed Amendments appeared first on The Rio Times.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah RedHat = Hatred* Look at these assholes in their little red KKK hats! Just look at them! Now, try to guess which one (or more) will end up being hired, either directly or covertly by the Trump-Pence 2020 campaign. Even worse, in the very possible event that Trump gets reelected, which of these "very fine people" will be joining the White House staff after the election, if not before? How many are on Stephen Miller's list of possible hires for a second term Trump administration? Or, will they go work for Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, or Laura Ingraham because FOX "News" ... more »
Westpac hit with a $1.5m fine from APRA for being late with its homework
Westpac has again run foul of regulators, this time for being late with its paperwork, and has been hit with the maximum penalty of a $1.5 million fine.
In shadow of Liddell closure, power station expansion hits turbulence
A plan to shore up New South Wales's energy supply suffers a setback amid concerns about aircraft safety.
Shark nets netting too many other marine creatures, latest data shows
New data shows dolphins, turtles and stingrays made up 94 per cent of the marine life caught by shark nets on some of New South Wales's most popular beaches.
'It is going to cause damage': Victorians urged to prepare for polar blast
Emergency services are warning Victorians to brace for a cold snap and wind gusts of up to 130kph in parts of the south-east, while alpine areas may enjoy heavier snowfall.
A noise complaint pushed council to erect a sign. Then things got interesting.
A sign telling children and dog walkers to be mindful of "excessive noise" at a Sydney park sparks a backlash after the local council reveals it was installed after a complaint by just one resident.
Papers that led to tomato tin ecstasy bust were fed to police by Gobbo, inquiry hears
A secret recording shows gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo provided crucial information that allowed police to uncover the world's largest ecstasy haul.
From training at the gym four times a week to blacking out with the flu
Doctors are shocked by how quickly this season's flu is striking down the young and healthy. Last year, Amanda Nix was doing Tough Mudder, but a few weeks ago she was struck down with the infection, blacking out in an emergency ward as it took hold.
Cambodian man rescued after four days wedged between mountain rocks
Police say 28-year-old Sum Bora slipped while trying to retrieve his torch which had fallen in the small rocky hollow when he became stuck.
'I just happened to look around and there was a koala': Surprise for early morning walker
Early morning walkers in Port Macquarie received a surprise when a koala came walking down the middle of a popular breakwall path. The sighting has sparked renewed concerns about habitat loss and declining koala numbers.
Scottish archaeologists uncover stone hall possibly used by 12th-century Viking chieftain
Archaeologists in the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland, discover ruins that may have been a Viking drinking hall possibly used by a powerful 12th-century chieftain.
Outback cattle station unveils major hemp plans
The NT Government gives the green light for famers to grow industrial hemp, with an outback cattle station expected to be the first one to start planting.
Would you have surgery to delay menopause? Read this first
A procedure promising to put menopause on hold for 20 years, and allow women to delay having babies, is being offered. But don't get too excited, write Karin Hammarberg and Luk Rombauts.
Embassy condemns MP Hastie for comparing China's rise to threat from Nazi Germany
Chinese officials say WA backbencher Andrew Hastie displayed an "ideological bias" in linking the West's handling of the rise of China to the failure to contain Hitler's armies in 1940.
Would you pay $430 to live in this two-bedroom unit in Port Moresby?
A rental listing explicitly asking for "expatriate clients only" in Papua New Guinea's capital sparks accusations of discrimination, as new research shows landlords are charging up to twice the amount of a typical monthly household income.
The next loot box will give me that legendary skin, won't it? You're about to find out
Before you plonk down $20 for some virtual crates in Overwatch or Call of Duty, would it give you pause to learn that the super rare character skin you're hoping to find only has a 0.01 per cent chance of appearing?
'Like fire ripping through my body': NT senator's personal story of kidney disease
During Question Time last week, Senator for the Northern Territory Malarndirri McCarthy was rushed to Canberra hospital with a kidney infection. Now she speaks out about a disease riddling our First Nations people.
Tourists hit with $600 fines for sitting on Rome's Spanish Steps
Enforcing a law that took effect last month, police officers begin patrolling the Spanish Steps in Rome, dishing up fines of up to $662 for sitting down on one of the Eternal City's most recognisable landmarks.
Cyntoia Brown, jailed at 16 for murdering her alleged rapist, walks free after celebrity campaign
Cyntoia Brown — jailed as a 16-year-old for murdering her alleged rapist and whose case was championed by US celebrities as a symbol of unfair prison sentencing — is released from the Tennessee Prison for Women.
Sarajevo Pays Tribute To The Late Muslim Brotherhood Leader
Why are the Bosnian Muslims so devoted to late Morsi? Even though some could be surprised, this is absolutely natural and in the spirit of Bosnian Muslim ideology and their leader, Alija Izetbegovic. However, Izetbegovic, former SS Handschar member, espoused a violent Muslim fundamentalist ideology in his work, Islamic declaration.
The Actual Climate Crisis Of 1930
Unlike the completely imaginary climate crisis of 2019, there was a very real climate crisis on this date in 1930. TimesMachine: Saturday August 9, 1930 – NYTimes.com Almost the entire eastern half of the country was over 90 degrees on … Continue reading →
RANKED: 5 Most Powerful Empires in History (America Is NOT #1)
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, * Any guesses? Of all the empires that arose and thrived on the face of this earth, which were the five most powerful? And how is it even possible to select five empires from among the hundreds that have flourished over the past five thousand years? Truth be told, any formulation of the “five most powerful empires” will always be subjective, because all empires were glorious and influential in their own ways. But there are some empires that were simply so powerful, large, and influential over the grand sweep of history that they deserve to be ca... more »
How the Air Force Turned the Stealth F-22 Raptor Into a 'Sniper'
*Robert Beckhusen* *, * A mini history lesson? *The Air Force could take stealth features from the F-35 and apply them to the F-22.* Three years ago, four F-22 Raptors taking part in the second-wave of the U.S.-led coalition’s opening airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria dropped their bombs. It was the first time the stealthy fifth-generation fighters had ever engaged in combat. The coalition’s war planners also used the F-22s to leverage their low-observable profiles — and far-reaching sensors — while escorting non-stealthy fighters in case Syrian fighters or air-defense syste... more »
How the Japanese Admiral Who Planned the Pearl Harbor Attack was Assassinated
*Michael Peck* *Security, * History lesson. *Yamamoto’s death was significant on the symbolic level. But in military terms, he was just another casualty of war.* Some sixty-eight years before U.S. special forces killed Osama bin Laden, America conducted an assassination of another kind. This time, the target wasn’t a terrorist. It was the Japanese admiral who planned the Pearl Harbor operation. But the motive was the same: payback for a sneak attack on the United States. *(This article originally appeared last year.)* *Recommended: America Has Military Options for North Korea ... more »
North Korea's Nightmare: 1.5 Million People Would Die if America Nuke Pyongyang
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * Welcome to World War III. *Pyongyang, the capital city where millions live, would be the obvious target for a retaliatory nuclear strike.* North Korea is the most difficult of targets for the U.S. intelligence community to unearth. Intelligence collection and analysis is an incredibly time-consuming and dangerous business, where it often takes months and maybe even years of patient rapport-building (and in some cases, blackmail) to recruit an agent or flip an adversary. The Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and the Offic... more »
Reflections on the (Real Possibility) of the End of the World
Over the last few weeks I’ve discussed the recent UN report on the destruction of the ecosystem, and Jared Diamond’s and Bill McKibbon’s worries about whether the human race we will survive our current crises. I began these discussions about the end of life on earth like this:
Holes in Sidewalks Aggrieve Pedestrians in São Paulo
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A survey by ‘Rede Nossa São Paulo’ released on Tuesday, August 6th, states that most pedestrians in the State capital mainly complain about the holes in sidewalks. The survey, conducted with 800 people between April 3rd and 23rd, also points out that São Paulo residents walk, on average, 15 minutes a […] The post Holes in Sidewalks Aggrieve Pedestrians in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Returns “Attacks” From the Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday, August 6th, that the provisional measure he has signed withdrawing the requirement for publicly traded companies to publish financial statements in newspapers was his retribution for some of the attacks he claims to have suffered from the press. “Yesterday I paid back some of […] The post Bolsonaro Returns “Attacks” From the Press appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady to Sell Their Mansion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian Supermodel Gisele Bündchen, 39, and her husband, American football player Tom Brady, 42, have decided to sell their mansion in the luxurious Brookline area in Boston, USA. The house where they live with their children Benjamin (9) and Vivian (6) has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a garage that […] The post Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady to Sell Their Mansion appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Nossos Naïfs Brasileiros” Exhibition in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Galeria Evandro Carneiro Arte, in Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, will be hosting the “Nossos Naïfs Brasileiros” exhibition from August 17th to September 14th. The show includes forty paintings by various artists. The exhibition features the works “O Parque” by JMS (Júlio Martins da Silva), “Mocinha lendo Carolina” by […] The post “Nossos Naïfs Brasileiros” Exhibition in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Having Sex Reduces the Chance of Dying After a Heart Attack
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – If you have sex, you will be less likely to die from a heart attack. The statement sounds like an overt determination, but it is actually the outcome of a study on the risk of death following a heart attack. Researchers at the University College in London have found that […] The post Having Sex Reduces the Chance of Dying After a Heart Attack appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Cancels Contract With OAB’s President’s Office
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Tuesday, August 7th, Petrobras sent a letter to the Brazilian Bar Association’s (OAB) President, Felipe Santa Cruz, in which it announces that it is terminating the contract it had with him for labor disputes. This information is from Folha de S.Paulo. “There is clearly an ongoing political persecution,” says […] The post Petrobras Cancels Contract With OAB’s President’s Office appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Bans Entry to Maduro’s Government Officials
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian government has decided to ban high-ranking Venezuelan officials from entering the country. The decision was announced on Monday, August 5th, after a meeting of the Lima Group in the Peruvian capital, attended by the Brazilian Chancellor, Ernesto Araújo. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) declared […] The post Brazil Bans Entry to Maduro’s Government Officials appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lava Jato Would Have Planned a Supreme Court Justice Impeachment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Prosecutors of the Lava Jato task force in Curitiba had discussed gathering data and intelligence on Justice Gilmar Mendes, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), in an attempt to keep him away from cases and even petition for his impeachment, as published by the newspaper El País based on messages […] The post Lava Jato Would Have Planned a Supreme Court Justice Impeachment appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Look Inside The Armory On An U.S. Amphibious Assault Ship
U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron E. Parks *Warzone/The Drive:* *Take A Peek Inside The Armory On An Amphibious Assault Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Marines* *The hundreds of Marines living on these ships during deployments can be called up suddenly to fight. Here's where they put all their weapons to do so.* It's one of those nooks of a huge fighting ship that you rarely see, but know is pretty damn important. The armories aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, one of the nine 'Gator Navy' flattops currently in service with the U.S. Navy, are essential to the ship'... more »
Tweets For Today
#BREAKING Venezuela's Maduro halts talks with opposition after US sanctions pic.twitter.com/2h9nDwrg5j — AFP news agency (@AFP) August 8, 2019 Kyrgyzstan troops storm ex-President Almazbek Atambayev's home https://t.co/dPcveBhN5Z — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 7, 2019 US hopes for North Korea nuclear talks despite missile tests https://t.co/PwTq7MaCeY pic.twitter.com/7PEZkx3tzW — Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) August 7, 2019 Full analysis of the first flight of Russia's 'Hunter' unmanned combat air vehicle: https://t.co/mrzE98BFIT — Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) Aug... more »
Update: At Last A Climate Policy with Teeth
Update August 7 2019: Tired of all the tokenism in proposals to “fight climate change”? Like this one from Singapore today: Want to do more to fight climate change? Cut down on driving, buying stuff and eating meat Or What will it take to kick Singapore’s growing multimillion-dollar addiction to bottled water? Once again the […]
“There is no collusion between CO2 and temperature, no collusion whatsoever.”
“Speaking about the July 25 conference held at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., Lasee explained, “ICCC13 demonstrated that the Climate Delusion is not based on sound science or economics. It is wasting trillions of dollars and threatening our way … Continue reading →
U-2 Spy Plane Took Its First Flight 64 Years Ago
Business Insider: *64 years ago, the vaunted U-2 spy plane took its first flight, and it happened by accident * * The U-2 spy plane lifted off for the first time on August 1, 1955. * That first flight didn't go as planned, bu the Dragon Lady is still flying today. On August 1, 1955, a prototype of the U-2 spy plane sprinted down a runway at Groom Lake in Nevada, and its massive wings quickly lifted it into the sky. That wasn't exactly how it was supposed to go. It was meant to be a high-speed taxi test, but the prototype's highly efficient wings pulled it into the air unexpected... more »
Picture Of The Day
A missile is launched during testing at an unidentified location in North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's latest launch of tactical guided missiles was a warning to the United States and South Korea over their joint military drills that began this week, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday. KCNA via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *North Korea's missiles* (Reuters).
The U.S. Navy Is Admitting That A Key 'UFO' Patent Is Operable
*Warzone/The Drive:** Navy's Advanced Aerospace Tech Boss Claims Key 'UFO' Patent Is Operable* Navy officials claim their radical electromagnetic and superconductor technologies aren't theoretical, they’re already operable in some form. Last month, The War Zone reported on a series of strange patent applications the U.S. Navy has filed over the last few years and questioned what their connections may be with the ongoing saga of Navy personnel reporting incidents involving unidentified objects in or near U.S. airspace. We have several active Freedom of Information Act requests w... more »
Iran Is Reportedly Jamming Ship GPS Navigation Systems In The Persian Gulf
An oil tanker on the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters *Business Insider:* *Iran is reportedly jamming ship GPS navigation systems to get them to wander into Iranian waters* * Ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf have been experiencing GPS interference and various other problems that US officials suspect is the work of the Iranians, CNN reported Wednesday. * Ships, according to US Central Command and the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, have reported GPS interference, bridge-to-bridge communications spoofing, and jamming, among other problems. ... more »
President Trump Is Doubling Down On The China Trade War
FOX News *Salvatore Babones, National Interest:* *Trump Doubles Down On The China Trade War* *If 1989 was the historical moment to squeeze the Soviet Union, then 2019 is the historical moment to squeeze China.* President Donald Trump is threatening another round of China tariffs, this time 10 percent on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese goods that are not yet subject to punitive tariffs. The new tariffs should go into effect on September 1, barring a change of heart on the part of the president or some real action on the part of the Chinese. Trump’s aggressive push on tariffs... more »
Chinese Companies Are Issuing A Lot Of I.O.U.s
Zhang Zhiyang said his architecture firm couldn’t seem to get paid on time. He is now accepting the financial equivalent of i.o.u.s from as many as one-third of his clients.CreditCreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times *New York Times:* *Circulating in China’s Financial System: More Than $200 Billion in I.O.U.s* *As the trade war escalates, Beijing needs private companies to pull China’s economy out of its rut. But for some, ready money can be hard to find. * SHENZHEN, China — China was on the cusp of the biggest building boom the world had ever seen when Zhang Zhiyang started hi... more »
Mandatory food handler vaccines for hepatitis A imposed by Missouri county
Franklin County, MO has joined the shortlist of cities and counties requiring hepatitis A vaccines for restaurant workers. A deadly national hepatitis A epidemic touched Franklin County more than 50 times in the last year. And health officials twice had to mobilize to vaccinate restaurant patrons after restaurant workers tested positive for the virus. Hepatitis... Continue Reading
Most issues found with imported products in Czech Republic
A quarter of food products imported into the Czech Republic from a third country were non-compliant last year, according to a report. Inspection results revealed the highest number of violations for foodstuffs imported from third countries at 25.1 percent and those made by producers in the European Union at 16.9 percent. Domestic production had the... Continue Reading
Broiler meat clue in Latvia’s low Campylobacter numbers
The small contamination rate of broiler meat in Latvia could partly explain the lower number of Campylobacter infections in the country, according to a study. Researchers analyzed data of Campylobacter microbiological monitoring and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in 2008 and from 2014 to 2016. Data from broilers, poultry, pigs, calves, and humans were used to determine... Continue Reading
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 7th August 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Twilight Zone Politics
Recent Democrat shenanigans are a reminder that crazy things happen in real life. ~ Roger Helle ~ You have to be of a certain age to remember this, but then again, with all the retro TV, maybe not. Rod Sterling comes out and says: “You are about to enter another dimension; a dimension not […]
Warning! Coming to a Republican District Near You!
If these leftist cadres haven’t yet infiltrated a Republican district near you, they are coming. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves, therefore, are its only safe depositories.” —Thomas Jefferson (1781) Recently, there was a “near miss” in the conservative state of Tennessee. […]
August 8th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #931
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday August 8th – 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 →
Two Campaigns Kick Off In The Midwest: Ben Sasse (R-NE) And Nikki Foster (D-OH)
Let's start with Nebraska, where conservative Republican Ben Sasse began his reelection bid yesterday. He was first elected in 2014 against Democrat David Domina, 64.4% to 31.5%. 347,636 Nebraskans voted for him. Sasse was the first sitting senator to announce he wouldn't support Trump if Trump won the Republican nomination in 2016. Trump easily won Nebraska anyway-- with 495,961 votes (58.75%) to Hillary's 284,494 (33.7%). Sasse won all 93 counties in the state. Trump won 91, losing just the biggest and second biggest counties-- Douglas (Omaha) and Lancaster (Lincoln) to Hillary... more »
The rewards and challenges of covering the Garma Festival in remote Arnhem Land
Stephanie Zillman gives a behind-the-scenes insight into the ABC's coverage of the Garma Festival, from camping out in the bush to overcoming technical issues in the remote location.
Two killed in truck crash in 'horrendous' conditions as storms lash SA
Two men have died in a head-on truck crash on the Sturt Highway near South Australia's Barossa Valley region, as wild weather continues to hit the state.
Makeshift grave a red herring in search for missing toddler William Tyrrell
A wooden cross marked "2014" — the same year that William Tyrrell went missing — was among several false leads found during a large police search for the toddler around Kendall on the NSW mid-north coast, an inquest hears.
'Will it ever rain again?': More Queensland towns reeling in worst drought on record
As Stanthorpe faces running dry within months the local council discusses its options with the Queensland Government and gets set to impose heavy water restrictions.
Even small improvements in cardiovascular health can help reduce your risk of dementia
People with good cardiovascular health at the age of 50 have been found to have a lower risk of dementia. So what's the link?
'I've just stabbed my wife to death': Cheating nurse jailed for nearly 10 years for attempted murder
An Adelaide nurse, whose call to emergency services was tendered as evidence in court, is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for trying to kill his wife in a "brutal and cowardly" attack.
Bushfire response found wanting, as report details lapses in tactics during summer blazes
A review of Tasmania's management of the summer bushfires finds inadequacies in the response to a fire burning near a township, and reveals crews withdrew from a fire in the south-west due to the mistaken belief it was out.
Magistrate says Teacher's Pet podcast so popular it could prejudice Chris Dawson murder trial
A magistrate says someone would have to be "living in a cave" to ignore the potential for unfairness brought by a widely shared podcast publicising the case against Chris Dawson, facing murder charges over the 1982 disappearance of his wife Lynette.
Kebab van set on fire at property raided by police
Police discover accelerant at the scene of a fire which destroyed a food truck in the front garden of an Adelaide home recently raided by police.
Medical expert urges people to get flu shot after Toowoomba mother's death
An influenza expert says getting vaccinated against the infectious disease is more likely to save your life than going without the flu shot, yet only around 30-40 per cent of people are getting their jab.
August 8, 1934 – 115 Degrees In Iowa
On this date in 1934, it was over 110 degrees in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Illinois. Iowa was 115 degrees and the corn crop was dead. 08 Aug 1934, 1 – The Courier at Newspapers.com USHCN Temperatures … Continue reading →
Why Russia Would Shoot Down Countless F-15EX Fighters in a War
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* Can they take on Moscow's mighty S-400 or S-500 air defense system? *Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Goldfein told Defense News that buying F-15EXs would not impact the service's planned acquisition of more than 1,700 F-35s. "They complement each other," Goldfein said. "They each make each other better."* The debate continues over the Pentagon’s proposal to buy new F-15EX Eagle fighters from Boeing to complement Lockheed Martin-made F-35 stealth fighters. As lawmakers weigh the military’s request, *Air Force *magazine *has published* an info... more »
Unsinkable: 5 Most Powerful Navies Sailing Around the World's Oceans
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* Any idea who number one is? *The role of navies worldwide has expanded in the past several decades to include new missions and challenges. Navies are now responsible for a nation’s strategic nuclear deterrent, defense against ballistic missiles, space operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. With that in mind, here are the five most powerful navies in the world.* It’s a universal truth handed down since antiquity: a country with a coastline has a navy. Big or small, navies worldwide have the same basic mission—to project military... more »
Bad Science & Climate Alarm Distracts Us From Real Problems
Principia Scientific Aug. 5, 2019 Written by Sanjeev Sabhlok As a rule of thumb, 80 percent of policy development should be about understanding the problem. Once a problem is understood, the solution generally presents itself. But in the case of climate change, policymakers have bypassed this step and are insisting on “fixing” the “problem.” They forget that the IPCC’s own …
Child Abuse Pediatricians: Exposing Their Role in Medical Kidnappings to the Public
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://healthimpactnews.com/2019/child-abuse-pediatricians-exposing-their-role-in-medical-kidnappings-to-the-public/
COVER-UP: History Of ‘New Energy’ Invention Suppression Cases – By Gary Vesperman
Originally posted on RIELPOLITIK: Source – rense.com – ‘…In April 30,1936 Ford Motor Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada tested the Pogue carburetor and was at “a loss to understand” how the carburetor got “25.7 miles on one pint of gasoline”! (appro. 205 mpg). Mr. W.J. Holmes and Mr. Purdy conducted the test for Ford Motor Company…In…
ALTERED STATES: Here’s What A Criminology Professor Learned By Studying Every Mass Shooting Since 1966
Originally posted on RIELPOLITIK: Source – zerohedge.com – “…Proactivity needs to extend also to the traumas in early life that are common to so many mass shooters. Those early exposures to violence need addressing when they happen with ready access to social services and high-quality, affordable mental health treatment in the community. Our data show…
Rouhani Warns War with Iran Will Be ‘Mother of All Wars,’ Calls for Peace
Rouhani Warns War with Iran Will Be ‘Mother of All Wars,’ Calls for Peace by AGENCIES and TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Iranian president says Tehran wants talks with Washington, but US must first lift sanctions – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Tuesday that a war with his country would be the “mother of all wars,” as he called …
Professor Ilan Pappe: Israeli Myths & Propaganda
Palestine Diary Published on Dec 29, 2010 Full Interview: Professor Ilan Pappe reveals the truth about the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the ethnic cleansing of Palestine. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all …
The Guardian Apologizes for Saying Sputnik Posted ‘Fake’ Notre Dame Photo Vilifying Muslims
RT Published on Aug 7, 2019 #TheGuardian has issued a mealy-mouthed apology for accusing Russian news agency #Sputnik of doctoring images in the immediate aftermath of the #NotreDame fire to perpetuate an anti-Muslim narrative online – four months later. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9zhj end
Temple Institute Encourages Jews to Hope for Third Temple in New Video
Temple Institute Encourages Jews to Hope for Third Temple in New Video by TZVI JOFFRE, https://www.jpost.com/ “It’s time to vote with our feet and send a clear message to the world that we truly believe that the Temple Mount is ours and we truly hope and pray for the rebuilding of the Third Temple.” – …
Gold Sets Global Records: As Currency War Becomes Official
ITM Trading Streamed live on Aug 6, 2019 Links to slides and sources: What Scares Me, done on 6-29-19 Warning about overt currency war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NALBh… – You might remember that on June 26th I did a video on “What Scares Me” where I told you that an escalation of the trade wars into a full-blown …
3 Central Bank Shocks Unleash Overnight Yield Crash, With Yuan On Verge Of Collapse
3 Central Bank Shocks Unleash Overnight Yield Crash, With Yuan On Verge Of Collapse by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ There is just one way to describe the plunge in bond yields overnight and the events behind it: the global race to the currency bottom is rapidly accelerating in its final lap with a global deflationary Ice …
Beijing Warns USA: People Who Play With Fire Will Perish by Fire
TruNews Streamed live on Aug 6, 2019 Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the unraveling chaos in the streets of Hong Kong as millions stand on the edge of a bloody revolution fomented by West agents, or a military crackdown by Beijing that will dwarf the carnage of Tiananmen Square. end
US Wages ‘Economic Warfare’ on Venezuela, Slaps Embargo
RT America Published on Aug 6, 2019 The Trump administration is ramping up attacks against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by imposing a full economic embargo on the country, including freezing any Venezuelan government assets in the US. RT America’s John Huddy gives us the latest. end
Tulsi Wins Debate! CNN Says She Lost!
[image: https://www.infowars.com/undercover-vid-cnn-producer-admits-russia-narrative-mostly-bullshit-pushed-for-ratings/]Click on image for article.
U.S. – China Trade War Ushers in New World System
US-China trade war is masking the REAL EVENT: Global Financial Reset, Return to Gold Standard. – The Duran Published on Aug 6, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 268. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the economic and political divorce unfolding between the U.S. and China. President Trump announced last week that …
Heavy Clashes Erupt Between Indian, Pakistani Forces In Kashmir
Heavy Clashes Erupt Between Indian, Pakistani Forces In Kashmir by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Reuters reports intense clashes broke out Wednesday along the Line of Control in contested Kashmir between Indian and Pakistani troops. – Citing local media, Reuters described that “troops on the border had exchanged heavy fire and that Pakistani troops have fired mortars in the …
Charles Nenner Meets Putin About War Cycle (#2) — Civil War Cycle Heating up in America
Charles Nenner Meets Putin About War Cycle (#2) — Civil War Cycle Heating up in America by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Click here for Part #1) Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner thinks the probability for war and civil unrest is coming around in an intense cycle not seen for decades. Nenner says, “Years ago when …
Charles Nenner: New Gold Bull Market $2,500 at Least (#1) — Cheap Money Not Going to Work Anymore
Charles Nenner: New Gold Bull Market $2,500 at Least (#1) by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Click here for Part #2) Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says forget what the mainstream financial channels are saying about more Fed easy money policies pushing the markets higher. Nenner explains, “The clever institutions I work with were selling all …
Does Gold’s Breakout Mean Silver Is On The Launchpad? Three… Two… One…
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Gold and silver prices continue to push higher. They’re starting to get some attention from the mainstream, too. A new uptrend in gold is clearly underway, but silver’s performance has so far trailed gold’s. Let’s take a look at the price behavior over the past six-plus years of both metals to …
‘If US Can’t Use Force – It Makes People Suffer’ – Aaron Maté on Venezuela
Has Venezuela attacked America or threatened American interests? NO! Is Venezuela a threat to America? NO! So, why is America waging war against Venezuela? It is about global hegemony. The Biggest gangster on the block wants everyone to bow to him and pay protection money. It is about the Illuminist global monetary (USD) hegemony. – …
Spike in US-China Trade War Tension as Yuan Hits Decades Low
RT Published on Aug 6, 2019 While the #US continues to accuse its #TradeWar rival #China of currency manipulation, Washington has itself to blame for the recent weakening of the yuan, according to legendary investor Jim Rogers. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9zhf end
When You Get An Email Like This From The FedRes, It May Be Time To Panic
When You Get An Email Like This From The Fed, It May Be Time To Panic by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Yesterday, in a lengthy article referencing the escalating dollar and funding liquidity shortage as a result of the aggressive rebuild of the Treasury’s cash balance from $133BN to $350BN in the aftermath of the debt …
O my beloved, be free to be servants of the will of God.
* The* level of spiritual culture of the world has waned with the increase of material knowledge and the emphasis that has been placed upon worldly success. Let me make clear that mankind need not cast aside prosperity and success in order to be spiritual, but by a like token they do not need to cast aside spirituality in order to be materially prosperous and successful. High ethics and high standards always evoke a benevolent karma wherein all success can be translated into God-success…. Now I would like to point out the shifting pattern in the values of men that has been outpi... more »
EU seems to have forgiven Thai military ruler
08-Aug-2019 EU is gaining a reputation in Southeast Asia for being hypocritical. Clearly, now, pragmatism is coming before principles, and values are to be provisional to trade policy.
VP targets free trade talks to conclude by 2019-end
08-Aug-2019 Vice President Jusuf Kalla has set a target to finalize talks on the free trade agreement between Indonesia and countries or regions, with potential market, by the end of the year.
RCEP Ministerial Meeting makes little progress as Indian minister absent and Japan and South Korea clash
08-Aug-2019 The official statement from the RCEP Ministerial Meeting held on August 2-3 said the RCEP talks “must keep the momentum towards concluding negotiations within the year.” But actual progress of the negotiations is slow.
Hindu nationalist group says India unlikely to accept China-led trade deal
08-Aug-2019 India is unlikely to sign a China-backed Asia-Pacific trade pact because of opposition from industry and farmers, a powerful nationalist group tied to Prime Narendra Modi.
Free trade agreement between Singapore and Britain in the works: Vivian Balakrishnan
08-Aug-2019 Singapore is working with Britain on a trade deal that will port the provisions of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) to the United Kingdom, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Norway-China FTA talks ‘on track' as salmon market competition intensifies
08-Aug-2019 Negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) between Norway and China are “developing positively”, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC)'s China envoy, with 15 rounds of talks held so far.
Doctors HALT the menopause: Revolutionary 30-minute procedure delays the process by 20 years
Women can now delay menopause by up to twenty years with a new 30-minute operation that tricks their biological clocks into thinking they are much younger than they are. So far, ten British women have undergone the first-of-a-kind surgery. The procedure involves removing a portion of a woman’s ovaries and then freezing it cryogenically. The […] The post Doctors HALT the menopause: Revolutionary 30-minute procedure delays the process by 20 years appeared first on Health Nut News.
What it’s like living in a tiny grain silo house
Newlyweds Christoph Kaiser and Shauna Thibault live in a 366 square feet grain silo, but the newlyweds aren’t fazed. Kaiser and Thibault wanted to find a logical space to transform into a comfortable home and decided on the silo. They explain: “There’s something about living in a small space that simplifies life. It quiets the […] The post What it’s like living in a tiny grain silo house appeared first on Health Nut News.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Bombastic (Lapa) – The Bombastic party will make everyone dance llike there is no tomorrow in Lapa. DJs will spin the hottest from funk, hip-hop and reggaeton music. There […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Blastfemme, Molho Negro and Gabriel Thomaz Trio (Pinheiros) – Three names from the Brazilian independent music scene perform tonight at Z, in Pinheiros. The audience will experience the authentic […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Trump Delivers Remarks During El Paso Visit With First Responders…
After visiting with victims, families and first responders in Dayton, OH, President Trump traveled to El Paso to visit with victims and first responders from Texas. President Trump delivered remarks from the El Paso Regional Emergency Communications Center. [Video and … Continue reading →
Florida shark attack victim saved by nurses on charter boat
A group of Texas nurses holidaying in Florida jump into action to save a spearfisherman who was attacked by a bull shark.
'I'll sell the boat I suppose': Snap reaction to proposed snapper ban
For 17 years Ray Cook, also known as 'Captain Cook', has built a livelihood around helping others to catch a prized snapper — but a proposed ban in SA waters could force his business under.
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar to plead guilty to assaulting taxi driver
The lawyer for former AFL star Nicky Winmar indicates the 53-year-old will plead guilty to assaulting a Melbourne taxi driver following an AFL match at Docklands in March.
Medical expert urges people to get flu shot after Toowoomba mother's death
A flu expert says getting vaccinated against the infectious disease is more likely to save your life than without it, yet only around 30-40 per cent of people are taking up the shot.
Man admits killing Melbourne mother, breaking 73yo's spine in separate robberies gone wrong
Scott Alan Murdoch admits to murdering Melbourne mother Kylie Blackwood, six years after the crime and just hours before his Supreme Court trial was due to begin.
'I can't have a life': Teen forced to quit school over lack of public dental help
An Adelaide student who says she's been waiting years for "life-changing" dental and orthodontic surgery in the public system has had to drop out of mainstream school because of her health issues.
'Unacceptable' number of nursing home residents physically restrained ahead of Earle Haven closure
Half of the residents of troubled Gold Coast nursing home Earle Haven were being physically restrained, and 71 per cent received medical restraint, in the weeks before it abruptly closed its doors last month, the aged care Royal Commission hears.
Spy boss to take over top job at ASIO
Australian Signals Directorate boss Mike Burgess will replace spy chief Duncan Lewis following his retirement from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.
Ash Barty loses number-one ranking as Naomi Osaka advances in Toronto
Women's tennis will have a new world number one, as Naomi Osaka's second-round win at the Canadian Open takes her past Australia's Ash Barty — but Karolina Pliskova could overtake them both.
Woman jailed for life over murder of alleged rapist walks free from prison after celebrity campaign
Cyntoia Brown — jailed as a 16-year-old for murdering her alleged rapist and whose case was championed by US celebrities as a symbol of unfair prison sentencing — is released from the Tennessee Prison for Women.
Push for airfare cap and deals for families in crisis draws huge support
An online petition and Facebook page to negotiate better deals on high-cost airfares for regional West Australians is gaining traction.
'I've found my tribe': Transgender player Erica James part of new era in Australian cricket
Cricket Australia announces new guidelines for inclusion of transgender and gender-diverse people in community and elite cricket — and could see a transgender player with appropriate testosterone levels playing for Australia after 12 months.
'I can't look after myself': Latest ABS figures show those on Newstart going backwards
People on Newstart are seeing their quality of life deteriorate with ABS figures showing their cost of living is increasing faster than the Consumer Price Index by which their payments are increased each year.
University urged to intervene in China-Hong Kong campus dispute
A Chinese student group releases a statement opposing "any act splitting China" after posters supporting Hong Kong independence are repeatedly torn down at the University of Tasmania.
App used to book GP appointments now facing millions in fines for selling patient data
Australia's biggest medical appointment booking app HealthEngine is facing multi-million-dollar penalties after an ABC investigation exposed its practice of funnelling patient information to law firms.
The decline of the department store tells a worrying story about middle-income Australia
Times are tough for department stores as people's fingers do the shopping online. But there is another reason that suggests a profound social shift is underway, write Jason Pallant and Sean Sands.
How Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky tried to flee from the law in the Canadian wilderness
Canadian police have found two bodies approximately 8 kilometres from where two teen fugitives dumped their stolen Toyota RAV4. Here is an inside look at the manhunt as it unfolded.
Possum finishing school helps endangered animals prepare for life in the wild
A finishing school for western ringtail possums is not about airs and graces — it's about helping orphaned possums get used to fending for themselves.
'We've had no warnings. Do I need to get my kids tested?' PFAS find raises questions
A north Queensland mother is worried for the health of her children after PFAS was found in fish and water samples taken near their Mackay property.
Victim's family 'speechless' as Canada manhunt ends with discovery of bodies
Police say they are "confident" the bodies are those of Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, who were wanted over the murders of Sydney man Lucas Fowler, his American girlfriend Chynna Deese and university lecturer Leonard Dyck.
Largest US Immigration Raids in a Decade Net 680 Arrests
U.S. immigration officials raided seven Mississippi chicken processing plants, arresting 680 mostly Latino workers in the largest workplace sting in at least a decade.
Man Cooking in Walmart Lot Sets Van on Fire, Killing Girl
A 70-year-old man camping in a Walmart parking lot put a hot cook stove in his van, causing it to catch fire and spread to another van, burning two young sisters and killing one of them.
House Judiciary Sues to Force McGahn to Testify
The House Judiciary Committee took another step toward possible impeachment proceedings.
Trump Words Linked to More Hate Crime? Some Experts Think So
President Donald Trump has often railed about an "invasion of illegals" at the southern border, words echoed in a screed the El Paso shooting suspect apparently posted.
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