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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* At this point, it's obvious that anyone who votes for a Republican is completely comfortable with, among other nasty things, the concept of white supremacy. The party's endorsement of it used to have a behind closed doors aspect about it but, now, with Trump as their leader and frontman, they proudly put it on display every day. They call it "winning." Good North Carolinians can make whatever excuses they want, but the fact is you are who you vote for and North Carolina is a red hat=hatred state until the good North Carolinians turn out in numbers that can change that p... more »
Nominated Prosecutor General Meets PT Senators, Criticizes “Punitive” Orientation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In search of support in the Senate, deputy prosecutor Augusto Aras, appointed Prosecutor General by President Jair Bolsonaro, met on Wednesday, September 11th, with the PT bench in the Senate. The speech against conduct considered "punitivism" of the Public Ministry and independence from the government pleased the parliamentary petitioners. Aras […] The post Nominated Prosecutor General Meets PT Senators, Criticizes “Punitive” Orientation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Court Orders Reopening of Cartoon Exhibition Censored by City of Porto Alegre
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A local court has ruled that the cartoons critical of President Jair Bolsonaro and his administration, censored by the President of the Porto Alegre City Council at the beginning of the month, are again to be displayed to the public in the lobby of the Municipal Building. The ruling, made […] The post Court Orders Reopening of Cartoon Exhibition Censored by City of Porto Alegre appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lula Interviewed by Leading French Newspaper, Calls Bolsonaro Government Destructive
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gave his first exclusive interview to a foreign newspaper and was published today in the French newspaper "Le Monde". He commented on the recent episodes involving President Jair Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron and called the Brazilian government "destructive". "It is a […] The post Lula Interviewed by Leading French Newspaper, Calls Bolsonaro Government Destructive appeared first on The Rio Times.
Documentary “Uruguay in the Vanguard” Premieres in Rio de Janeiro Next Week
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - 'Uruguai na Vanguarda' ("Uruguay in the Vanguard") shows the history behind the social and political breakthroughs that caused José "Pepe" Mujica's country to be called the "Switzerland of the Americas". Guarantee of labor rights, quota systems, gender equality, political . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Documentary “Uruguay in the Vanguard” Premieres in Rio de Janeiro Next Week appeared first on The Rio Times.
ANCINE’s Next President Will Have Conservative Profile, Says Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government has not yet disclosed a name for the president of the National Film Agency (ANCINE), but the person will have a conservative profile like the government. The statement is from Citizenship Minister Osmar Terra, who commented on President Jair Bolsonaro's statements that the new president of the regulatory […] The post ANCINE’s Next President Will Have Conservative Profile, Says Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
July Industrial Goods Consumption Indicator Shows 2.6 Percent Increase over June
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Monthly IPEA Indicator of Apparent Consumption of Industrial Goods, which measures domestic demand in the sector, recorded an increase of 2.6 percent in the comparison between the months of July and June, in the seasonally adjusted series. Following a 0.2 percent retreat in the previous period, the quarter ending […] The post July Industrial Goods Consumption Indicator Shows 2.6 Percent Increase over June appeared first on The Rio Times.
Government Assesses Increasing Electoral Fund From R$1.8 Billion to R$3.7 Billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government is considering raising the electoral fund for next year. The money, earmarked for campaigns of candidates for mayor and councilor in the 2020 municipal elections, could increase from R$1.87 billion (US$468 million) to R$3.7 billion. This is the amount requested by party leaders, who are working to increase […] The post Government Assesses Increasing Electoral Fund From R$1.8 Billion to R$3.7 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wonder of the Universe at MAST Museum in Rio This Weekend
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences (MAST) holds a series of free activities on the wonders of the universe this weekend. The program includes a thematic visit about the immensity of the universe and questioning about the existence of life outside the earth, interactive exhibitions, Program of Observation of […] The post Wonder of the Universe at MAST Museum in Rio This Weekend appeared first on The Rio Times.
Interdiction Notices for Fuel Outlets in Brazil Grow 62 Percent in First Semester of 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The inspections of the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) resulted in 526 interdiction notices to establishments that work with the sale and distribution of fuel throughout the country. According to data released by ANP on September 12th, the interdictions increased by 62 percent compared to the first half of 2018 (324). […] The post Interdiction Notices for Fuel Outlets in Brazil Grow 62 Percent in First Semester of 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Buses in São Paulo Will Accept Certain Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Beginning next Monday, September 16th, São Paulo residents will be able to pay for their bus travel by contactless credit, debit and prepaid cards, using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Mobile devices with NFC (wristband, sticker, or watch tag) and mobile payment technology will also be accepted. Initially, the system […] The post Buses in São Paulo Will Accept Certain Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards appeared first on The Rio Times.
Some Golden Speculation
A small admiration of just a few of the problems with using gold or silver as replacement for the present $US Currency & bank deposits. Continue reading →
Farewelling Dr No: The Sacking Of John Bolton
“Every time the president, or Pompeo, or anyone in the [Trump] administration came up with an idea, they had to face Dr No.” Cliff Kupchan, Chairman of the Eurasia Group, The Washington Post, Sep 11, 2011. It was compelling viewing (one does not so much read Twitter as see it […]
Russia Is Angry That China Stole and Copied Its Jet Fighter Designs
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* But what will they do about it? *Key point*: China has often stolen foreign military technology but there are risks to doing so. Remember that Russian carrier-based jet that China copied without permission? Those airplanes are crashing, and Russia doesn't seem too broken up about it. Though Russia and China are now friends, even holding joint exercises, Russia's Sputnik News recently trotted out an article titled "Chinese Navy Short on Carrier-Based Fighters, Only Has Problem-Ridden J-15." The J-15 is an unlicensed copy of Russia's Su-33 carrier ... more »
North Korea's Type 88 Rifle: A Really Weird Copy of the AK-47
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/10/af/37/10af378572285a08199a58345c23fa5d.jpg] Does it work? *Key point:* North Korea is known for copying foreign technology and the Type 88 follows in that tradition. One of the largest armies in the world has adopted one of the most unusual variants of the AK-series of assault rifles. The North Korean People’s Army Type 88 rifle is similar to the Soviet-era AK-74 with one key difference: unusual helical magazines that carry up to five times as many rounds as conventional 30-round magazines. Over the p... more »
This Is Why the Battle for Okinawa Was the Most Horrific Fight of World War Ii
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By Staff Sergent Walter F. Kleine - Research at the National Archives: Pictures of World War II (specifically ww2_158.jpg). Identification number: 127-N-123170, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44007] Very bloody. *Key point*: The battle for Okinawa as an important fight that had to be won before other operations could commence, but taking it was very costly. To the Americans, Okinawa represented a major stepping-stone toward the final defeat of the Japanese Empire. The successful occupation of the i... more »
Modi’s Kashmir Power Grab Was Decades in the Making
Repeated constitutional attacks paved the way for the government to finally strip Kashmir of its rights.
A philospher’s reflections on AGW denial
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Dr. Paul Viminitz Of the things I care least about, AGW is near the bottom. But because, as George W. Bush put it, either you’re with us or you’re against them, I think I’d rather be interestingly wrong than politically correct. Accordingly I rehearse what I take to be…
N. Atlantic Weak August 2019 Pulse
Originally posted on Science Matters: RAPID Array measuring North Atlantic SSTs. For the last few years, observers have been speculating about when the North Atlantic will start the next phase shift from warm to cold. Given the way 2018 went and 2019 is following, this may be the onset. First some background. . Source: Energy…
Early Arctic Ice Minimum for 2019
Originally posted on Science Matters: The image shows Arctic ice thinning at the edges in the last 12 days up until day 249, when it appears to stabilize. This would be an earlier minimum than average but comparable to some other years, including 2018. The melting season in August and September up to yesterday shows…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 253 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Tweets For Today
U.S. President Donald Trump said ahead of the Democratic debate in Houston, Texas that the Democratic presidential nominee will likely be either Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders. More #DemDebate coverage here: https://t.co/VVV2yLuw7m pic.twitter.com/7926NtbHRO — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) September 13, 2019 Hurricane Dorian: Number of missing drops to 1,300 https://t.co/GiVWyUM878 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 12, 2019 Several thousand protesters camped Wednesday in downtown Buenos Aires to demand Argentina declare a food emergency as the economic crisis... more »
GCMAF HAS BEEN HELPING REVERSE ALL FORMS OF CANCER AND HIV FOR YEARS
Reports have been circulating around the natural health community of a compound known as Gc-protein derived macrophage activating factor, or GcMAF, and its remarkable effects on cancer, Autism and other terminal conditions. First Published May... The post GCMAF HAS BEEN HELPING REVERSE ALL FORMS OF CANCER AND HIV FOR YEARS appeared first on Healing Oracle.
RT Editor-in-Chief Simonyan blocked on Facebook for unclear reason
RT Editor-in-Chief ‘s Facebook account has been blocked for allegedly “violating community standards.” When announcing the ban, Simonyan complained of pervasive censorship exercised on the social media platform. Simonyan talked about the incident on her Telegram channel. She said she is trying to find out the exact reason for the three-day-long ban, which was not […] The post RT Editor-in-Chief Simonyan blocked on Facebook for unclear reason appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fox News Excluded From Facebook News Tab
By Corinne Weaver ~ Fox News apparently does not meet the standards for Facebook’s idea of journalism. Facebook’s newest feature, the News Tab, hasn’t even debuted and already it shows signs of bias against conservatives. According to an internal memo, some of the news outlets to be promoted on the tab include BuzzFeed, the Wall […]
Were Climate Change A Religion It Would Be A Sham
By Larry Bell ~ CNN’s seven-hour-long climate calamity confab (town hall) on Sept. 4, coming just after Hurricane Dorian tragically pulverized parts of the Bahamas, attempted to kick up a storm of panic over assured planetary hellfire d***ation for our sinful carbon-fueled transgressions against Mother Earth goddess Gaia. The dire consequences, they plead, demand immediate […]
Bolton Gets Dumped
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ President Trump has dumped John Bolton, a staunch supporter of Israel and hardliner on Iran. Here in Israel folks are wondering what it means for upcoming Israeli elections, forgetting that Trump is positioning himself for the upcoming elections in the U.S. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . […]
Why won't Democrats say they want government to solve problems?
Jennifer Mercieca, Associate Professor of Communication, Texas A&M University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 22 hours ago
Americans want government to serve them, but don't have confidence that it actually can.
Greg Hunter, “Weekly News Wrap-Up 9/13/19”
*“Weekly News Wrap-Up 9/13/19”* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "If the Democrat candidates for president wanted frontrunner Joe Biden knocked out of the race, they did not get their wish. The headline is Biden may not have been stellar, but he held his own against the field. In my estimation, there was really no real standout during the debates. There was just more Marxist/communist/socialist ideas proposed with few details on how to pay for it all. Of course, gun control was a major topic, which is a hallmark of genocide and Marxism. In all, a pretty unappealing list of ideas fr... more »
U.S. To Reveal Saudi Official Who Aided The 9/11 Attackers
*Daily Mail:* *U.S. WILL name Saudi citizen who 9/11 survivors and victims' families accuse of being a government official who helped the hijackers* * Survivors and victims of the 9/11 attacks have been suing to open up secrets on whether the Saudi government aided the hijackers * 15 of the 19 mass murderers were Saudi and they were directed by Osama bin Laden, whose family is one of the kingdom's richest clans * The lawsuit claims a Saudi government official assigned two men in California to assist two of the hijackers * Attorney general William Barr will make the name available to ... more »
'I'm so, so sorry': Willie Rioli breaks silence over drug breach, apologising to fans for 'lil mistake'
West Coast Eagles forward Willie Rioli posts an apology to fans on Facebook a day after a breach of the AFL drug code was revealed that ended his 2019 season.
Biden suggests children should have a 'record player on at night' in rambling debate answer
In a question during the third Democratic presidential primary debate, Joe Biden defends his record on race, before suggesting children listen to a 'record player' at night.
Councillor quits over response to criticism of ring girls at Jeff Horn fight
The councillor who spoke out against the use of ring girls at a council-sponsored boxing match resigns, saying she's been attacked by colleagues and members of the community.
'It's all about Gladys': What Liberals really think of the 'million dollar woman'
A curious business card dubbed her the "Chinese Chief of Staff" in a Victorian Premier's office. But it was Gladys Liu's prodigious effort as a fundraiser that earned her the reputation as Miss Moneybags to the Liberal Party purse, writes political editor Andrew Probyn.
'I didn't kill my wife': Husband pleads not guilty to murdering Australian aid worker in Fiji
Just In - 23 hours ago
Henri Lusaka maintains he is innocent of the murder of his wife Jennifer Downes, a United Nations development worker and the mother of their three young children.
Striking images captured of rare 'Dalmatian' magpie
Striking and unusual photos have been captured by a birdwatcher in Victoria of a rare, spotted leucistic magpie, that has jokingly been labelled a 'Dalmatian magpie'.
IVF success rates are getting better — but knowing how clinics compare isn't easy
The latest data shows IVF success rates are improving. But some women are still enduring treatments in vain.
Family devastated after young campers missing for nearly a week found dead
Just In - 23 hours ago
Police find the bodies of Caleb Forbes and Shannon Lowden in their car, almost a week after they went missing near the Baw Baw National Park in eastern Victoria.
Alan Jones program under 'full review' as 2GB owner pleads to advertisers
2GB's owner writes to its advertisers following the veteran broadcaster's comments on New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern, admitting it "got it wrong" and promising it will do "everything possible" to prevent a repeat.
Laws pass making it illegal to use websites, social media to incite trespass on farms
People who use a carriage service such as websites and social media to incite others to break into farms could be sent to jail under new laws passed through Federal Parliament.
Former teacher at prestigious Sydney boys' school jailed for child porn possession
A former teacher at a prestigious Sydney boys' school is handed an 18-month jail sentence after he assumed the identity of a fictional Russian woman to download and share child exploitation material.
Man who repeatedly raped a tourist in Alice Springs released on parole
In sentencing, Justice Blokland takes into account the age of the offender but describes his actions as "shocking" and "deserving of a strong punitive response."
Garry Lyon reveals 'heartbreak' over Danny Frawley's death in radio tribute
Just In - 23 hours ago
Garry Lyon pays an emotional tribute to former AFL star Danny Frawley as he returns to his radio show, speaking of the "utterly, impossibly heartbreaking" reality of his friend and former colleague's death.
Dems Worse Than I Thought…
An interesting video from The Heritage Foundation. In it, the author of Power Grab tells some of the ways that the Democrats use “dirty tricks” and legal manipulations to steal power. Note that there is also a book with the … Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
A mourner is put on a stretcher after being involved in a stampede after the public was invited to view Robert Mugabe's body at the Rufaro stadium, September 12. There was a brief stampede, as people rushed forward to get their chance to catch a glimpse of their former leader. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko *WNU Editor: *The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Mourners stampede as Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe lies in state* (Reuters).
Quote of the Day
This is an interesting one, and I thought it should be posted in the original, as well as a translation. Well, since the speaker was talking about Der Fuhrer – Adolf Hitler – this seems to show that the Greens (like the rest of the liberals and Democrats) know what their priorities are. “Er war ein Bewunderer des Islam und mit 11 Millionen Auflage der erfolgreichste deutsche Bestsellerautor zu Lebzeiten. Er war Vegetarier, Nichtraucher, Antialkoholiker, Tierfreund und Förderer des Naturschutzes. Er hat die Banken an die kurze Leine genommen, Mindestlohn und Mietpreisbremse eingefüh... more »
GAO report examines how date label confusion contributes to food waste
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) wants something done about confusing date labels that contribute to food waste. GAO recommends the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Serice (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work with stakeholders outside the federal government to reduce consumer confusion. Almost one-third of the U.S. food supply is lost... Continue Reading
Researchers develop method to detect low levels of norovirus
University of Arizona researchers have created a portable method for detecting low levels of norovirus. The analysis is done automatically by a smartphone app when a sample of water is loaded onto the chip. Detecting very small amounts of norovirus in water or food samples typically involves a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based method, which takes... Continue Reading
Gastro outbreak investigations in Singapore and Australia
Authorities in Singapore are investigating two outbreaks that have sickened almost 40 people. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are looking into the two incidents of gastroenteritis on Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, 2019, affecting 39 people who ate food prepared at Mum’s Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd and Cherish Delights Pte... Continue Reading
Outbreak linked to imported papayas that distributor refused to recall is over
It was just 18 days ago that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned producers about the salmonella outbreak involving imported papayas. FDA said the industry needs to improve practices and do a better job of protecting consumers. That outbreak is now over, according to the FDA. It caused 81 illnesses in nine states and... Continue Reading
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Into the Light”, Playlist
2002, “Into the Light”, Playlist
September 13th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #967
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 September 13th – 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 →
CNN Defends Andrew McCabe: “Prosecuting lying in these very esoteric circumstances, is very rare”…
As you listen to Jeffrey Toobin defend former FBI Director Andrew McCabe, play a little mental juxtaposition game and replace McCabe with General Mike Flynn. Then contemplate just how hypocritical, sanctimonious, biased and politically obtuse this CNN crew of narrative … Continue reading →
"A Look to the Heavens"
“One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth's sky is similar in size to our Milky Way Galaxy: big, beautiful M81. This grand spiral galaxy can be found toward the northern constellation of the Great Bear (Ursa Major). This superbly detailed view reveals M81's bright yellow nucleus, blue spiral arms, and sweeping cosmic dust lanes with a scale comparable to the Milky Way. *Click image for larger size.* Hinting at a disorderly past, a remarkable dust lane actually runs straight through the disk, to the left of the galactic center, contrary to M81's other prominent spiral features. ... more »
The unsung success of Japan’s recent fiscal policy
The media tends to dwell on bad news. Even when something is a smashing success, say Germany’s 2004 labor market reforms, the reporting is relentlessly downbeat. The same is true of Japan’s recent fiscal policy, which has finally brought the national debt under control. The debt to GDP ratio has leveled off at roughly 240% […] The post The unsung success of Japan’s recent fiscal policy appeared first on Econlib.
Chet Raymo, "Curriculum"
*"Curriculum"* by Chet Raymo “Of an evening blackbirds congregate in the tree below in Ballybeg. Flocks of blackbirds. We can hear their raucous disquisitions here on the hill. In their black academic gowns, their fluttering sleeves. What are they debating? The "Summa Theologica?" Pascal's "Pensees?" Newton's biblical arcana? ․ "The blackbird whirled in the autumn winds. It was a small part of the pantomime..." Those solitary desert fathers, the corncrake and the cuckoo, in the field and on the heath, are gone, victims of mechanical agriculture, with their elemental message... more »
The Poet: Robert Bly, "Things to Think"
*"Things to Think"* "Think in ways you've never thought before. If the phone rings, think of it as carrying a message Larger than anything you've ever heard, Vaster than a hundred lines of Yeats. Think that someone may bring a bear to your door, Maybe wounded and deranged; or think that a moose Has risen out of the lake, and he's carrying on his antlers A child of your own whom you've never seen. When someone knocks on the door, Think that he's about To give you something large: tell you you're forgiven, Or that it's not necessary to work all the time, Or that it's been decided that if ... more »
"You May Wonder..."
"You may wonder about long-term solutions. I assure you, there are none. All wounds are mortal. Take what's given. You sometimes get a little slack in the rope but the rope always has an end. So what? Bless the slack and don't waste your breath cursing the drop. A grateful heart knows that in the end we all swing." - Stephen King
"The Genius Of You Americans..."
*The World According To America* “The genius of you Americans is that you never make clear-cut stupid moves, only complicated stupid moves which make us wonder at the possibility that there may be something to them we are missing.” - Gamel Nasser
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Says War in Syria Ended
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov © Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov *Sputnik:* *Lavrov Says War in Syria Ended, Points Out Need to Overcome Crisis in Country* MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov believes that the war in Syria has come to an end and stressed the need to promote the long-lasting settlement of crisis both in the Arab republic and the whole Middle East region. *“The war in Syria has really come to an end. The country is gradually returning to a normal, peaceful life. Some hotspots of tensions remain in the territories that are not controlled by the... more »
"Trump Encourages Spending Ahead of Next Election"
*"Trump Encourages Spending Ahead of Next Election"* By Bill Bonner DUBLIN, IRELAND – "If Paul Wittgenstein could go around the world giving one-armed piano concerts, we can surely type with one hand for a couple of weeks! And today, we bring you an update from Argentina… to see where this “Inflate-or-Die” trap takes us. “I’m still in shock,” wrote our man in Salta province after the election results were announced. The fairly sensible, pro-business president – Mauricio Macri – lost the primary by a wide margin. Most likely, the big spenders will be back in power by the end of the ... more »
"Negative Interest Rates Are Coming"
*"Negative Interest Rates Are Coming"* by Brian Maher "It is as inevitable as tomorrow’s sunrise - or a politician’s lie. Yes, we can already observe the celestial bodies veering into alignment… as if guided by the unseen hands of the conspiring gods: Negative interest rates are coming to these United States. Depend on it. Today the European Central Bank (ECB) trimmed one of its key interest rates 10 basis points - to negative 0.5%. It is almost certainly the first of several shavings ahead. How deeply will rates run before scraping bottom? The calculation involves delicate intrica... more »
Uh Oh: China's Air Force Now Has Russian-Built Su-35 Flanker-E Fighters
*TNI Staff* *Security, Asia* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Sukhoi_Su-27SKM_at_MAKS-2005_airshow.jpg] A big problem. *Key Point:* The Su-35 is a very advanced plane that would expand China's reach and capabilities near and over contested territories. The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E has entered service with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) according to the Chinese Ministry of Defense. The advanced Russian-built fourth generation fighter is a significant boost to the PLAAF and could be used to good effect by Beijing in over the South China Se... more »
Twin Authoritarianisms in Myanmar
Myanmar's symbiotic civil-military authoritarianism is the root of its political failures and its ethnic tensions. The post Twin Authoritarianisms in Myanmar appeared first on New Mandala.
Has The Democratic Party Given Up On South Dakota? That Would Be A Mistake-- It Has As Many Senators As California And New York
Paula Hawks sent me some spam yesterday. She's the chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party. Before that she was in the state legislature and minority whip from 2015 to 2016. She gave her seat up in 2016 to run against Congresswoman Kristi Noem for the state's at-large congressional district. She ran as a garden variety Democrat in a state where garden variety Democrats are not in favor-- and she lost badly-- 64.1% to 35.9%, dragged down by Hillary, who did even worse (31.7%), winning just 5 of the state's 66 counties. This is the spam she sent, yesterday, 9-11: On this day of... more »
Did Court Testimony Prove a Biotech Company Harvests Organs from Live Fetuses?
Among other issues, a troubling headline about "beating baby hearts" resulted in accusations of witness intimidation.
What Would Happen If the U.S. F-15 Eagle Fought China's J-10?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5571855/f-15-eagles-ensure-free-open-indo-pacific-region] Let's consider the odds. *Key point*: It is not clear cut which fighter would win. The Air Force is revving up electronic warfare upgrades for its F-15 fighter as a way to better protect against enemy fire and electronic attacks, service officials said. Boeing has secured a $478 million deal to continue work on a new technology called with a system called the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System, or EPAWSS. *Recommended: The 5 Biggest Nuc... more »
Better Than Nothing? The Royal Navy Will Buy Two Littoral Strike Ships
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5640553/ships-get-underway-carat-indonesia] They're not that good. *Key point:* London does not have much money for advanced warships and keeps cutting it Navy. Buying two LSS will not do much but is what the British are willing to pay for. The Royal Navy plans to acquire two so-called “littoral strike ships” that could enhance the U.K. fleet’s diminished amphibious capability. Despite their fearsome-sounding name, the littoral strike ships in fact just merchant vessels featuring several key modifications a... more »
Don’t Expect the F-35B Stealth Fighter to Fly From Austere Island Airstrips
*David Axe* *Security, * “The logistical support burden for F-35Bs at an ‘austere’ base ashore is prohibitively onerous!” Chip Dudderar, a former U.S. Navy test pilot, explained in a 2013 essay. Four years after declaring initial operating capability with the new F-35B stealth fighter, the U.S. Marine Corps has acquired nearly 150 of the vertical-takeoff jets. The Corps hopes ultimately to buy more than 400 F-35Bs in order to replace nearly every tactical jet in the service’s inventory, including F/A-18s and Harrier jump jets. Today Marine Corps F-35Bs operate from ships and air... more »
if you are on a mission for the Brotherhood
-star Sirius this a.m. (at 40-60x magnification, amid atmospheric colorations -r). The ancient Egyptians often associated Sirius with the goddess Isis. https://www.gaia.com/article/star-sirius-and-egypt ......................................................................................................... In the name I AM THAT I AM, mighty love divine: Give us now our perfect place where we can serve the light in grace; flood us with supply and all we need to fulfill God's plan with lightning speed! (3x or 9x) Amen. ........................................................ more »
An Analysis On Russian Munitions Dump Explosions
*Strategy Page:* *Logistics: Blasts From The Past Just Keep On Coming* During early August Russia suffered three explosions caused by elderly or defective munitions. Two of the explosions took place at the same storage facility in the Krasnoyarsk region of Siberia. This remote area is literally in the middle of Russia, halfway between the Polish border and the Pacific Ocean to the east. This is an ideal place to store old ammo because Krasnoyarsk comprises about ten percent of Russia’s land area and only two percent of the population. The easiest way in or out is the Trans-Siberi... more »
Ecologists Say Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments Give Birds Anorexia
A team of ecologists exposed *Zonotrichia leucophrys* (white-crowned sparrows) to the seed treatment known as imidacloprid (in the class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids) and say the measured weight mass declined in just a few hours, which led to the birds delaying migration. But their study was so small it can only be considered exploratory. Neonicotinoids are seed treatments, they were created to reduce broad spectrum spraying, like the dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) that Nixon appointee William Ruckelshaus banned domestically over the findings of experts in 1972. ... more »
Greencrow Analyses First Cdn. Fed Election Leadership Debate
*First Debate was, IMO, **Opposition* * Leader Andrew Scheer's Political Graveyard* I watched the first TV leadership debate tonight. You know, the one that Trudeau decided not to participate in. I thought it was going to be the "Munk debate" but it was the McLean/CityTV Debate. Here's how the Conservative leaning National Post covered it. Here is my very brief analysis and conclusions: Green Party leader Elizabeth May would have won the debate if she had just toned down her strident voice and allowed the other Leaders space to give full answers. She was clearly the best prep... more »
Is Avast taking the lead in safeguarding crypto-wallets?
Is Avast taking the lead in safeguarding crypto-wallets? Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times Within One Year, Avast Safeguarded Over 253,000 Cryptowallets For many crypto-asset investors out there, seeing their digital currencies in tact is all that matters. Indeed, they tend to pay less attention to who does what to shield their coins from unscrupulous […]
WATCH HERE: World’s Most Popular Weed Killer Probably Causes Cancer – 60 Minutes Australia
When you think of the alarming public health scandals the world has endured, the curse of tobacco and asbestos quickly comes to mind. But now there seems to be another toxic villain, and incredibly, it’s likely to be sitting on a shelf in the backyard shed of most Australian families. Four years ago, the World […] The post WATCH HERE: World’s Most Popular Weed Killer Probably Causes Cancer – 60 Minutes Australia appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
The Utopianism of Libertarianism
The libertarian political theory is founded on the utopian notion that all men are rational and moral, and if given total freedom, they will act like good citizens and through their enterprise and hard work they will improve their own life while making society prosper. Alas, this utopian view of man is not true. If all men were capable of behaving rationally and morally, then several libertarian-style nations would have been created 2000 years ago. The reason we don’t have libertarian nations is because all men are not rational and moral—if the strong arm of the law is removed, many... more »
Kremlin Orders Nationwide Raids Targeting Russian Opposition Activists
*USA Today:** Russian police raid opposition figures in 43 cities after Kremlin's big election losses* In simultaneous morning raids in 43 cities on Thursday, Russian security services descended on the homes and offices of supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny whose "Smart Voting" movement is credited with drastically reducing the number of pro-government members of the Moscow city council. Police also searched the home of Sergei Boyko, a Navalny associate who came in second with nearly 20% of the vote in the mayoral election in Russia’s third-largest city of Nov... more »
More Americans Questioning Official 9/11 Story As New Evidence Contradicts Official Narrative
*Whitney Webb* - Evidence continues to mount that the official narrative itself is the most irrational explanation of September 11.
Three Species Declared Extinct In India Due To Deforestation and Desertification
*John Vibes* - Experts cite deforestation and desertification as the primary reasons that these animals became extinct.
Announcing Our New Guest Ducks
We are pleased to announce our slate of new guest Ducks for the fall semester and beyond. We are also delighted to announce that longtime guest blogger Lisa Gaufman has joined us on a permanent basis. We have two terrific guests from last year, Peter Henne and Luke Perez, who are staying on for the […]
US mother accused of killing baby to keep 'perfect life' acquitted
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Prosecutors say Brooke Skylar Richardson hid her unwanted pregnancy and buried her baby in her family's backyard in May 2017, contending it died from "homicidal violence".
'It's not about me, it's about the yellow suit': Hero firefighter reveals trauma of bushfire season
Ballandean rural firefighter Aaron Cox — whose viral photo captured the hearts of Queenslanders following a horror bushfire emergency — says he's glad the image gave people an avenue to thank the wider firefighting community.
Paedophile jailed for killing toddler in hit-and-run crash
A convicted paedophile who fatally hit a toddler in a road crash — dragging the boy for several metres outside his Adelaide home before driving off — is sentenced to four years and seven months in prison.
Development threatens privately-owned home of unique Tasmanian orchids
Among the old-growth gums and wildlife of Milford Forest are two critically endangered orchids that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. But their habitat could be at risk due to a planned highway upgrade.
CEO of Bupa says sorry for 'totally unacceptable' neglect and assaults in aged care
The CEO of the largest private provider of aged care facilities apologises "unreservedly" for care failures across its network of 72 aged care facilities and pledges to fix problems in failing homes within months.
The G7's Growing Irrelevance
*September 13, 2019* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - The Group of Seven (G7), comprised of the "most advanced economies in the world," includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It emerged in the 1970s. While it exists for supposedly many different and "important" reasons, it has functioned more as a Western-centric economic cartel than any sort of progressive international alliance. For a relatively short time, the G7 included Russia, and was known then as the G8. But Russia's inclusion was aimed at forcing Russia, its people and resources u... more »
LaRouche Movement Brings Moon-Mars Mission to Campuses Worldwide
In order to become a space-faring nation again, we must free our nation from the grip of Wall Street and revolutionize our economy, starting with our industries and our power sources. In 2014, Lyndon LaRouche put forward "Four Laws to Save the U.S." which provide the concepts to do that. Here, we feature video reports from our international week of action, led by a 2009 message from Lyndon LaRouche to the youth generation. Video of LaRouche: The Meaning of Our Existence as a Nation, the Pursuit of Happiness ------------------------------ Here's what you can do. PETITION: "We C... more »
Hypocritical Media Yawns at Israeli Spying — Israel Spying on Trump?
RT America Rick Sanchez discusses reports of Israeli spying near the White House and the muted reactions in US media with human rights activist and author Miko Peled, who reminds us of Israel’s long history of treachery toward the US and its other allies. He argues that Israel is “like a mafia”. We then discuss …
Freight Recession Gets Worse As Heavy Truck Orders Crash 80% At Top Manufacturers
Silver Report Uncut Economic collapse news. The freight recession is getting much worse as heavy truck orders have crashed 80% at the top 4 truck manufacturers. We also have a huge increase in farm loan delinquencies across the country. Morgan Stanley has also brought a new warning about the U.S. Economy. end
$400 TRILLION HOLE? Actual US Debt May be 2,000% of GDP, Says Wall Street Report
$400 TRILLION HOLE? Actual US Debt May be 2,000% of GDP, Says Wall Street Report by https://www.rt.com/ A new report suggests that the real US debt level may be $400 trillion, or 20 times higher than the country’s gross domestic product. The calculation includes government, state, local, financial and so-called entitlement debt. – AB Bernstein, …
Barry Dawes: Gold & Silver Still Have a Very Long Way to Go
Palisade Radio Barry is seeing new inflows of capital into gold and which is now spilling over into silver. The Canadian resource market is showing signs of life, while Australia has been doing well for some time. He provides an outlook for nickel, lithium, and copper. Electric Vehicles are gaining in popularity although he has …
What Comes Next? The IMF SDR…Or Maybe A Gold-Backed Chinese Yuan?
What Comes Next? The IMF SDR…Or Maybe A Gold-Backed Chinese Yuan? by Dunagun Kaiser via Reluctant Preppers with Nick Barisheff, via https://www.silverdoctors.com/ Why are so many countries around the world accumulating physical gold? Nick Barisheff is an expert on the world of precious metals and has appeared on BNN, CBC and CNBC. He is the President and CEO of …
Pro Third Temple Politician will Demand to Rule over Israel’s Judges
Pro Third Temple Politician will Demand to Rule over Israel’s Judges by David Sidman, https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/ …. In light of their favorable performance in the polls, Itamar Ben-Gvir, the head of the Otzma Yehudit party now says that he will demand the role of Justice Minister as a condition to entering into a coalition reports Ynet. …
Satanic Alien Invasion Hoax for One World Government
There are 2 aspects to this fake Alien Invasion Satanic HOAX. One is Project BlueBeam, the usage of Holographic projectors on a global scale, sound to skull “Voice of God” technology where people will hear the “Voice of God” in their native language and so on… . The next aspect is the coming of the …
Israeli Warplanes Hit Positions in Northern Gaza
[image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 … and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a [a]synagogue of Satan. [image: https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/israel-concludes-wargames-simulating-conflict-with-gaza-3467785]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.timesofisrael.com/kfir-brigade-simulates-war-in-gaza-ahead-of-d... more »
Netanyahu: War in Gaza to Topple Hamas Likely Inevitable
Zionist ‘666’ war propaganda! Most of the rockets launched to attack Israel falls harmlessly on open ground. Ie. these are false flag attacks by Zionists, so that they will have a pretext for the continued genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. IMO, the majority of Palestinians are the REAL Jews of the Bible. The plan …
Once Again, Climate Warriors Rescued from Their Ship Trapped in Polar Ice
Once Again, Climate Warriors Rescued from Their Ship Trapped in Polar Ice by Thomas Lifson, https://www.americanthinker.com/ Warmists never learn! The conviction that global warming is melting ice in the polar regions has once again led climate warriors into danger and the need for rescue. The MS Malmo, a Swedish-registered ship, was just rescued after being …
CNN “Anonymous Sources” Spread Fake News about CIA, Russian Spy & Trump
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 302. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the debunked CNN report that the CIA had “successfully extracted from Russia one of its highest-level covert sources inside the Russian government.” The New York Times reported that the “longtime source landed an influential position that came with …
Netanyahu’s Annexation Plan Would Violate International Law: UN Chief
Press TV UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has censured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s election pledge to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank, terming it as a gross violation of international law. end
FedRes Controls Bitcoin, Planned Global Collapse w/ Kent Lewiss
Sarah Westall Kent Lewiss rejoins the show to discuss his latest reports about the planned dollar collapse and the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain control. This show should be eye opening for those who still see cryptocurrencies as the way to freedom. end
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