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Eurasian Politics On The Cusp Of Change
The meeting of the foreign and defense ministers of Russia and France in the 2+2 format in Moscow on September 9 signified not only a warming up of relations between the two countries but a reset in Russia’s ties with the West. The last time a Franco-Russian event in the […]
Tweets For Today
Justin Trudeau on Wednesday will officially kick off what is set to be a grueling campaign for a second term as he takes on surging rivals in Canada's October 21 national elections https://t.co/YJYlycRzvs — AFP news agency (@AFP) September 10, 2019 BBC News - Israel PM Netanyahu Vows to Annex Occupied Jordan Valley https://t.co/Fpg61chQ54 — Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) September 11, 2019 In the release, Kim Yo Jong’s name appears second after the KPA general staff head General Pak Jong Chon. https://t.co/vSfiMrD4Ja — Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) September 10, 2019 South Korea is ... more »
Hong Kong Australia free-trade deal pushes on despite political unrest
bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
11-Sep-2019 Australia's Consul-General to Hong Kong says three months of protests haven't derailed a free trade agreement, due to be signed by the end of the year.Australia's Consul-General to Hong Kong says three months of protests haven't derailed a free trade agreement, due to be signed by the end of the year.
Pakistan will challenge fines imposed in Reko Diq, Karkey cases
bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
11-Sep-2019 Pakistan will challenge the heavy fines imposed on it by a World Bank arbitration court – International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) – in the Reko Diq and Karkey power rental cases.
Timely evolution of Indonesian-Chilean trade relations
bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
11-Sep-2019 SHARES Indonesia and Chile have entered a new chapter of bilateral relations with the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IC-CEPA), which entered into force on Aug. 10.
India, ASEAN agree to review free trade pact in goods
bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
11-Sep-2019 India and 10-member bloc of South-East Asian nations have agreed to review their free trade agreement, signed in 2009, to make it more business-friendly and boost economic ties.
India-China spat delays deal covering a third of global trade
bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
11-Sep-2019 A spat between the world's most populous countries is holding up a pan-Asian trade agreement encompassing nearly a third of all global trade.
The World View of Professor of Clinical Psychology, Jordan Peterson, Is a Glitch in the Matrix
This documentary, produced by David Fuller, examines the underlying concepts that have attracted millions of converts to the world view of Professor Jordan Peterson. Warning! Watching this video could change the way you think
50 States’ Attorneys General Initiate Sweeping Anti-Trust Probe Against Google
The investigation will focus on Google's influence in searches and in the digital advertising market and to see if the Silicon Valley giant is stifling start-ups, delivering inferior service, and improperly using consumer data.
For Some Children Born Abroad, US Citizenship Has Never Been a Guarantee
*Victoria Reyes* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Tugboats tow the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu as it leaves Subic Bay Freeport, a former U.S. naval base. The Trump administration announced on Aug. 28 that it would revoke the longstanding policy of granting citizenship to some children of parents stationed abroad who are U.S. citizens and government employees or members of the U.S. armed forces. Public uproar ensued, including the use of the hashtag #Trumphatesmilitaryfamilies. The policy requires a more complicated application process for citizenship for children b... more »
F-35, RIP? Japan Is Working on a Powerful, 6th Generation Stealth Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5724903/f-35s-range-practice-run-panther-beast] Get ready. *In 2016, Japan achieved a technological milestone when it flew its Advanced Technology Demonstrator, the X-2 Shinshin. * Japan’s 2019 Mid-Term Defense review quietly revealed that after years of hesitation, Tokyo has decided to press ahead with development of its own domestically designed sixth-generation Mitsubishi F-3 air-superiority stealth fighter, rather than purchasing an additional foreign stealth design to supplement its growing fleet ... more »
How Disinformation Could Sway the 2020 Election
*Paul M. Barrett* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] What people read online could really disrupt society and politics. In 2016, Russian operatives used Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to sow division among American voters and boost Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. What the Russians used to accomplish this is called “disinformation,” which is false or misleading content intended to deceive or promote discord. Now, with the first presidential primary vote only five months away, the public should be aware of the sources and types of online disinformation likely to surface d... more »
There Are No U.S. Aircraft Carriers Available to Attack Venezuela
*David Axe* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5636442/carrier-air-wing-cvw-5-conducts-change-command] What? Why not? *It’s true that U.S. Southern Command permanently controls none of the U.S. Navy’s 11 aircraft carrier and few other major forces. But there’s a good reason for that. * A failed coup attempt targeting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on April 30 ended in confusion and failure. Russian and Cuban advisors and a strong core of the Venezuelan military continues to support Maduro amid economic collapse and widespread protests. *(This first... more »
LA Times: California health official quits after blasting vaccine foes as ‘flat-earthers’
California’s health care services director announced her resignation Tuesday, a move that came after she mocked opponents of mandatory childhood vaccinations on social media as “flat-earthers.” Jennifer Kent is director of the state Department of Health Care Services, which oversees the state’s massive Medi-Cal system. No explanation for her departure was immediately released. Kent announced […] The post LA Times: California health official quits after blasting vaccine foes as ‘flat-earthers’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
John Bolton resigns as US National Security Adviser
US President Donald Trump said he has asked John Bolton to resign as US National Security Adviser, because he “disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions”.. “I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week,” Trump wrote on his official Twitter account. I informed John […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Under Bloomberg Pressure, CalPERS Coughs Up BCG Report on Private Equity, Confirming Criminal Abuse of Open Meeting Law; Board President Henry Jones Casually Leaks Confidential Information
A peek into how CalPERS abuses confidentiality when public agencies are supposed to be public.
Are U.S. Arms Sales To Foreign Countries Making America Less Safe?
A US Army soldier fires a Javelin anti-tank missile during a training exercise in Estonia in 2016. Credit: Minnesota National Guard by Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper *Defense One*: *70 Percent of Americans Say Arms Sales Make US Less Safe* A recent Chicago Council survey shows the Trump administration out of step with public opinion. Most Americans want the United States to maintain strong alliances overseas, but not through foreign arms sales, a key tactic used by the Obama and Trump administrations.. Those findings from a recent Chicago Council survey arrive as the White House h... more »
September 11th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #965
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 →
Wednesday September 11th – 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 →
Australian mineral prices fall despite green energy future
The price of Australian minerals used in batteries and electronic components is falling, despite rising local and international demand for the renewable energy projects that rely on them.
One ticket, 10 photocopies: Fears crackdown on concert fraudsters could create a 'black market'
It's Astor Theatre venue manager Mark Hammond's job to tell devastated music fans the ticket they have bought is a fake. But there are fears a push to crack down on fraudulent tickets may make things worse.
Is it OK for Riverfire to go ahead while Queensland is burning?
As bushfires continue across south-east Queensland, doubt is cast over this year's Riverfire event in Brisbane and whether fireworks have a place in today's society.
Power outage at Royal Adelaide Hospital blamed on generator failure
Just In - 23 hours ago
Health authorities are blaming another power outage at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) on a failure during standard monthly testing, but said there were "no adverse patient outcomes".
124-year-old dairy processor Brancourts goes into voluntary administration
Just In - 23 hours ago
Family-run dairy manufacturer Brancourts has gone into administration and there will be an immediate impact on jobs at its two factories in Victoria and NSW.
Medical services chief 'nervous' going into music festivals, NSW inquest hears
An inquest into NSW music festivals hears from the head of a medical services company who says he was sometimes nervous about events due to inadequate staffing.
Gay Anglican priests fight to get church blessing of their same-sex marriage
A significant move by the Anglican Church to bless the marriage of two gay priests at a ceremony this week has been postponed due to a legal challenge.
Ashes fatigue means Cummins, Hazlewood not certain for fifth Test, says Langer
Just In - 23 hours ago
It's been a long Ashes tour— and Australian coach Justin Langer says he will be watching Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in particular to see if they have the energy needed to play at The Oval.
Gladys Liu confirms being on China Overseas Exchange Association council
Just In - 23 hours ago
The Liberal backbencher admits to previous membership of an organisation linked to China's foreign interference operations, less than 24 hours after saying she could not recall being a part of it.
Third man pleads guilty to manslaughter over bashing that left man dead on doorstep
All three men charged over a bashing that killed Canberra man Bobby Allan, who died after collapsing at a neighbour's door seeking help for his injuries, plead guilty to manslaughter.
Tayla Harris's kick immortalised in bronze statue unveiled in Melbourne
Carlton AFLW player Tayla Harris says she hopes a statue of an iconic kick performed by her on the field will serve as a "message" and "turning point" for Australian society.
World’s most 'shocking' animal identified
A newly discovered species of electric eel can produce an 860-volt electric shock, the most powerful shock produced by any known animal.
Inside the devastation and heartache of razed Binna Burra lodge
For 86 years the historic Gold Coast hinterland lodge was a beacon for bushwalkers, stressed executives and school children, but its chairman is now traumatised by the charred ruin with an uncertain future.
Construction worker dies in Ballarat wall collapse
WorkSafe and police investigate the death of a construction worker who was demolishing a Ballarat home when he was killed in a wall collapse this morning.
Picture Of The Day
The second tower of the World Trade Center bursts into flames after being hit by a hijacked airplane in New York September 11, 2001. REUTERS/Sara K. Schwittek *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Defining images from the 9/11 attacks *(Reuters).
Greg Hunter, “Fed Still Working Against President Trump”
*“Fed Still Working Against President Trump”* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com “Economist John Williams says the Fed is still not in President Trump’s corner when it comes to the economy. Williams contends, “The Fed was working against him (President Trump) on the economy, and they still are. Their primary concern is the banking system, and that certainly has to be supported, but when you have a weak economy, and this was fueled by the tightening of the Fed, I don’t think Trump is going to get blamed for that. It’s going to go against the Fed, and I don’t think it is going to hurt ... more »
The Changing Profile Of The U.S. Military
*Pew Research Center:* *The changing profile of the U.S. military: Smaller in size, more diverse, more women in leadership* Today’s active duty military is smaller and more racially and ethnically diverse than in previous generations. The gender dynamics also have changed over the course of the past 50 years, with more women serving in the military – and as ranking officers – in 2017 than ever before. These demographic changes in the active forces also have been reshaping the profile of the veteran population. (For more, see our new report on veterans, “The American Veteran Experie... more »
Growers want coconuts off the FDA list of major allergens
Tree nuts, including coconuts, are classified as “major allergens” under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA). But a campaign is now underway to get coconuts off the list. Coconuts grow on trees and are called a nut, but they are not tree nuts nor are they much of an allergen.... Continue Reading
UK birds positive for top levels of Campylobacter rises again
The percentage of chickens positive at the top level for Campylobacter in the United Kingdom has increased for the second successive quarter. For the top nine retailers, 3.6 percent of fresh whole chickens tested from April to June 2019 had more than 1,000 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of Campylobacter. The figure for the... Continue Reading
Salmonella suspected in outbreak at Belgian school
Around 150 students and teachers from a school in Belgium are ill with possible food poisoning. The Agency for Care and Health (Zorg en Gezondheid) and the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) are investigating to find the source of the suspected Salmonella outbreak. Students and teachers from the Spermalie Hotel... Continue Reading
Nation’s 3,000 local health departments need support to put the hepatitis fire out
The newly released Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report from federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds Hepatitis rates continue to rise and local health departments say stepped-up intervention on their part is now critical. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), representing the nation’s nearly 3,000 local governmental health departments, released... Continue Reading
Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix recalled for possible gluten presence
According to a recall notice posted on the FDA’s website, Hometown Food Company is recalling approximately 374 cases of two specific lot codes of its “Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix” after standard quality batch testing indicated the presence of gluten derived from wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains. “For people... Continue Reading
Milk was not listed on the label so 3.1 tons of beef and chicken are recalled
Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, based in Ankeny, Iowa has recalled approximately 6,233 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The RTE... Continue Reading
Annual Post – the Symbology of September 11
Falling back into my role as a historian, (and repeating a prior posting) I submit for you a bit of history, and thus give an understanding of the long hatred of the Muslim for the date of September 11. The Battle of Vienna, called in German: Schlacht am Kahlenberg, Polish: Odsiecz Wiedeńska, Turkish: İkinci Viyana Kuşatması, Ukrainian: Віденська відсіч (Viděns’ka Vidsič) took place on September 11 and September 12, 1683 after Vienna had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire for two months. The battle broke the advance of the Ottoman Empire into Europe, and marked the beginning of the ... more »
Quote(s) for the Day
“Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward and freedom will be defended.” – President George W. Bush “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.” – Rudolph W. Giuliani “An attack on one is an attack on all.” – General Lord Robertson, NATO Secretary “Let’s roll!” – Todd Beamer, passenger on United … ... more »
Andrew Bacevich, Ending War, American-Style
The US hasn't won a war since World War II, and even then, the Soviets deserve most of the credit. So how do we keep up appearances?
DC School Warns Parents they’ll call CPS if You’re Late to Pick Up Your Children After School
As we have frequently reported here at Health Impact News over the years, very few children in the U.S. seized by Child Protective Services are taken because they are being abused. Frequently, the threat of having children taken away from their families by CPS is used as a weapon to coerce parents. Recently a school district in Pennsylvania received media attention for threatening parents who were late in paying their school lunch fees of being reported to CPS and possibly losing their children. Now, another report out of Washington D.C. shows how one school threatened parents who... more »
Even When They Manage To Steal Control Of Government, Conservatives Don't Do Anything But Obstruct
Ohio reactionary, Gym Jordan (R-OH) is a leading Republican on two committees: Oversight and Government Reform ,where he is the ranking member, and Judiciary. That's it. He's not on any committees that deal with passing actual laws, just committees that most deal with bad behavior. So when he goes on Fox every other day to warn about how Democrats don't deal with anything substantive, he's referring to his own committees-- and he's lying. Democrats have passed dozens of bills to make life better for the American people but they can't move forward because Senate Majority Leader, ... more »
Musical Interlude: Richard & Adam, Leonard Cohen, "Hallelujah"
Richard & Adam, “Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJZXLyDhCM8 I'd never heard them before; wonderful... enjoy. ◆ The incomparable original... Leonard Cohen, "Hallelujah" (original studio version) And no, it's not a "religious" song as you'd normally think... - CP
"The Trick..."
“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.” - Carlos Castaneda
"Being Against Evil..."
"Being against evil doesn't make you good.” - Ernest Hemingway, “Islands in the Stream”
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 11, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Diego Moraes (República) – Singer Diego Moraes will be playing tonight at Jazz B, in República. Moraes will be presenting the tracks from his latest album, "É que Eu Ando […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 11, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 11, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Jungle Free (Botafogo) – Tonight, the Jungle Free party invites you to dance all night long, with DJ Dudu Oliveira spinning the hottest pop-rock hits. What’s more, there will be […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 11, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
California Passes Law to Monitor Super-Harmful Chemicals in Drinking Water But Has No Plan to Remove Those Chemicals
California passed a law requiring local water districts to monitor the levels of chemicals, known as PFOA and PFOS, that are used in grease and stain-resistant non-stick coatings like food paper packaging, cookware, furniture and carpet, and sometimes used in firefighting foams.
Feds Demand Apple And Google Hand Over Names Of 10,000+ Users Of A Gun-Scope App
The data would deliver the identities of more than 10,000 people so they could be rounded up and forced to surrender their guns. The government has a long-standing drive to disarm the American people.
Australian University Ordered to Pay $1.2 Million for Firing Professor Who Says Climate Change Is Not Killing the Great Barrier Reef
Dr. Ridd says the Great Barrier Reef is not damaged, while global warming alarmists claim that the reef is being destroyed by climate change.
Why the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Is More Important Than You Think
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5375643/northern-edge-2019-us-navy-vaq-134-ready-take-off] More than an F-22? *Basically, if a modern air force wants to attack an adversary with significant antiaircraft defenses, it needs an effective SEAD game to avoid insupportable losses.* The United States Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack fighters are one of a small number of military aircraft types dedicated to the task of jamming—and potentially destroying—hostile radars that could guide deadly surface-to-air missiles against friendly ... more »
Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell Return to Court – Powell Confirms Rosenstein Authorized Targeting of Flynn Jr. for Leverage…
Today Michael Flynn and his attorney Sidney Powell returned to federal court for a status hearing before Judge Emmet Sullivan. Generally status hearings are uneventful; however, this hearing falls on the heels of an explosive filing by Flynn’s defense outlining … Continue reading →
"Optimism, Schmoptimism"
*"Optimism, Schmoptimism"* by David Stockman "Although the modern image of the imperial city is dominated by the ruins of the Coliseum and the Forum, the economic life of ancient Rome centered on side streets filled with apartments, shops, and horrea." – William J. Bernstein, "A Splendid Exchange: How Trade Shaped the World from Prehistory to Today" (2008) "Ordinarily, news that the Donald had fired John Bolton over “differing approaches on Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan,” as The New York Times “Breaking News” alert phrased it, would have us celebrating a blow against American ... more »
Here Are The 10 Most Censored Countries In The World
Deterioration of free press continues globally as countries implement more sophisticated forms of censorship (AFP/File photo) *Committee To Protect Journalist: **10 Most Censored Countries * *Repressive governments use sophisticated digital censorship and surveillance alongside more traditional methods to silence independent media. A special report by the Committee to Protect Journalists.* Eritrea is the world's most censored country, according to a list compiled by the Committee to Protect Journalists. The list is based on CPJ's research into the use of tactics ranging from impris... more »
The Era Of Central Banks Pushing The Economy Forward Is Ending with Charles Hugh Smith
SilverDoctors Published on Sep 10, 2019 Today’s guest, Charles Hugh Smith, shares his thoughts on how capitalism as we have know it is being challenge. During our discussion he shares his thoughts on how monetary policy makes it hard for citizens to save and invest because there’s now a problem with then earning little to …
Breakthrough: Medical Study Actually Reverses Aging
RT America Published on Sep 10, 2019 Researchers conducting a medical experiment seem to have accidentally discovered a method not merely to slow aging but to reverse it. The research is still in its early stages. RT America’s Trinity Chavez reports for the News with Rick Sanchez. end
Israel Planes Struck East Syria, Says Hezbollah Military Media Unit
Israel Planes Struck East Syria, Says Hezbollah Military Media Unit by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israeli planes hit a Syrian army camp under construction in eastern Syria early on Monday without casualties, said a military media unit run by Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a Syrian government ally, Reuters reports. – War monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had earlier …
Now that Israel Has Gone Apartheid, Matti Friedman and the ‘NYTimes’ Aim to Make It Palestinians’ Fault
Now that Israel Has Gone Apartheid, Matti Friedman and the ‘NYTimes’Aaim to Make It Palestinians’ Fault by Phil Weiss and Donald Johnson, https://mondoweiss.net/ Matti Friedman, a contributing writer for the New York Times op-ed page, is back in print today putting forward propaganda about the country he moved to from Canada. Titled, “The One Thing No Israeli …
Trump Fires John Bolton as National Security Adviser
Al Jazeera English Published on Sep 11, 2019 John Bolton has resigned as the US NSA at the request of President Donald Trump. Trump said he called for the resignation due to numerous policy disagreements. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher has more. end
Russia & China Stockpiling Gold Because ‘They Can Read the Writing on the Wall’ – Peter Schiff
Russia & China Stockpiling Gold Because ‘They Can Read the Writing on the Wall’ – Peter Schiff by https://www.rt.com/ Global central banks, particularly those in Russia and China, have been boosting their gold reserves at a rapid place lately. The trend is projected to continue due to trade tensions and market uncertainty. – Russia, which …
US Using Trade War to Stop China Overtaking It: Ex-Singapore Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani
US Using Trade War to Stop China Overtaking It: Ex-Singapore Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani by Lee Jeong-ho, https://www.scmp.com/week-asia * Kishore Mahbubani says the US could have solved its trade dispute with China if it wanted to, but it is now a ‘geopolitical contest’ * China’s Belt and Road Initiative was a ‘pre-emptive strike’ against the US …
US Story Achilles’ Heel in Official Version of 9/11
If you still believe in the official US story, trust me on this: ” You are an IDIOT!” . 9/11 was an inside job, planned by the western Illuminati and executed via the CIA and Israeli Mossad. end
Israel’s Netanyahu Promises to Annex Jordan Valley, in Occupied West Bank, If Elected With Cooperation from US
Israel’s Netanyahu Promises to Annex Jordan Valley, in Occupied West Bank, If Elected by Bel Trew Jerusalem, https://www.independent.co.uk/ Palestinians call Israeli leader ‘prime destroyer of the peace process’ Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank if he is elected next week, an explosive move that he hinted was supported by Donald …
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