10 pm MDT
Any Republicans Looking To Have A Friendly Chat With Trump To Tell Him It's Time To Resign? Oh Sure!
*Whistleblower by Nancy Ohanian* Early yesterday, Texas Democratic congressional candidate Mike Siegel tweeted "Let history remember that @RepMcCaul used his last term in office to cover up Trump’s gross abuse of power. It is despicable that a President used military aid to coerce a foreign nation to attack a political rival. And it is certainly impeachable." Simultaneously, Jon Hoadley, the progressive Democrat running in southwest Michigan for the seat help by Trump-enabler Fred Upton, issued this statement: "The Rule of Law is the cornerstone of American democracy and is not a p... more »
Mosquitoes That Spread Zika, Dengue, Yellow Fever Spreading In California
Two invasive species of mosquitoes that can carry Zika, dengue, yellow fever and other dangerous viruses are spreading in California — and have been found as far north as Sacramento and Placer counties. There are now 16 counties where Aedes aegypti, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, has been detected, according to the state Department of Public Health. Five of those counties have also detected Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito. read more
Make Less Than $35,568? Starting January 1, You Get Overtime
The Department of Labor has just raised the minimum amount employees must make to be considered exempt for overtime, from $23,660 to $35,568, starting January 1. You still have to also meet one of the exemptions, such as administrative, professional, executive, computer professional, or outside sales, and still have to be paid on a salary basis rather than hourly. This new rule will add about 1.3 million workers to the employees entitled to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours/week. So yay! Here's DOL's summary of the rule's effects: - raising the “standard salary le... more »
Science is on side of argument that Pentagon is the major climate change polluter
Joe Jamison of the U.S. Peace Council explains that the Pentagon is one of the world's worst polluters.
Big Railguns: The U.S. Navy's Plan to Blow Away China and Russia in a War?
*Jared Keller* *Security, * Innovations change war. *Key point: *Needs more testing before it becomes operational. What happens now? The Navy's electromagnetic railgun is undergoing what officials described as "essentially a shakedown" of critical systems before finally installing a tactical demonstrator aboard a surface warship, the latest sign that the once-beleaguered supergun may actually end up seeing combat. That pretty much means this is could be the last set of tests before actually slapping this bad boy onto a warship, for once. Personnel at the Naval Surface Warfare ... more »
5 Old and Retired U.S. Weapons of War the World Still Fears
*Warfare History Network, Francis Horton* *Technology, Americas* What a joke. *Key point:* Some weapons are best left behind in history. No one can say the U.S military doesn’t rise to a challenge. When President Donald Trump said we need our Navy to increase to 350 ships and submarines, and then slashed the shipbuilding and procurement budget, the Department of the Navy didn’t just roll over and call it impossible. They looked at the Vietnam-era ships we still had falling apart in drydock and formulated a plan. Ideas like reactivating the USS Kitty Hawk, an aircraft carrier buil... more »
Meet Kel-Tec's New CP33: A Super Gun or Garbage?
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * Details below *Key point:* One innovative gun. One of the hottest new handguns on the market, the Kel-Tec CP33 pistol has been designed as an easy-to-shoot pistol for beginner and experienced shooters alike. But does it really live up to the hype? Kel-Tec has already manufactured unique firearms such as the Sub-2000 carbine or the KSG-55, but the CP33 pistol is something else completely. *(This article first appeared last month and is being republished due to reader interest.)* The pistol comes equipped with a standard 33 round magazine, so your ... more »
Rambo Is Back: Critics Hate It (But Let Me Tell You Why You Should See It)
*James Jay Carafano* *Society, * Like it or love it, this movie gets one thing right: like Sylvester Stallone’s other pictures, it reflects the times in terms of how many Americans see themselves in this turbulent world. Last week the latest last Rambo film hit the screen. Many critics hope it will be the last. The reviews have been every bit as savage as the lead character’s treatment of the myriad cartel hooligans who find themselves stabbed, shot and blown up over the course of an hour and 29 minutes. But, like it or love it, this movie gets one thing right: like Sylvester S... more »
Germany Needs a New Fighter Plane: What About a Stealth F-35 or New F-15EX?
*David Axe* *Security, * This could get very interesting--very quickly. The German air force will select a new fighter aircraft in early 2020, German minister of defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced in late September 2019. The plane will replace the Luftwaffe’s fleet of 93 Panavia Tornado fighter-bombers and complement the service’s roughly 140 Eurofighter Typhoons. For the longer term, Germany is working with France to develop a next-generation warplane under the Future Combat Air System program. It’s unclear how many new fighters Berlin wants and therefore exactly how... more »
Did the IPCC’s new oceans report mean to cite a now-retracted paper?
A major new report about the dramatic warming of the oceans cites a 2018 Nature paper on the topic that was retracted earlier this week — the same day, in fact, that the report dropped. But one of the authors of that paper tells Retraction Watch that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report, … Continue reading Did the IPCC’s new oceans report mean to cite a now-retracted paper?
Ukraine: ain't we got fun?
Well, here's a development I didn't expect! *DOH! Did You Know There’s a Treaty Between the USA & Ukraine Regarding Cooperation For Prosecuting Crimes?* My goodness. It was passed when Joe Biden was a member of the U.S. Senate and then signed by then-President Bill Clinton. A comprehensive treaty agreement that allows cooperation between both the United States and Ukraine in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. It appears President Trump was following the law to the letter when it comes to unearthing the long-standing corruption that has swirled in Ukraine and allegedly in... more »
Will Britain Erupt In Violence And Rioting If Brexit Is Not Delivered?
A yellow vest protester in front of a burning car in ParisCredit: EPA *Daily Mail:* *Cabinet minister warns Britain will erupt in violence and rioting if Brexit is not delivered* * Senior minister warned that reversing Brexit could lead to serious civil unrest * They claimed Britain could see unrest on level of French yellow vest protests * It comes as Boris Johnson was accused of inciting violence with his language Britain could face civil unrest on the level of the yellow vest protests in France or the riots in Los Angeles in 1992 if Brexit is frustrated, according to senior al... more »
UK Mutated Strep Strain Causes Scarlet Fever and 9x More Toxin
Vintage photo from http://sos.ri.gov/virtualarchives/items/show/736 with our thanks. Age of Autism has reported on the increasing Scarlet Fever cases in the UK over the years: Record Cases Of Scarlet Fever In The UK -- Is the Nasal Flu Vaccine Responsible? Part... more »
Stop and Shop and Drop
I popped into the Stop and Shop today to pick up a bottle of Kombucha. I'm hooked on the cidery, vinegary drink, which I add to seltzer, since it's pricey stuff. Speaking of pricey stuff? How about a "cost free... more »
NATO Crisis? Turkey Defies US Sanctions: ‘We’ll Continue Buying Oil and Gas from Iran’
*Patrick Henningsen* | Ironically, it's not be the military largess which will sink this wing of NATO, but rather Washington's own over-the-top financial warfare.
Week in Review: Momentous marijuana banking vote in US House, vape crisis fallout, MA approves MJ cafes/delivery & more
The U.S. House passes a cannabis banking bill with strong bipartisan support, Massachusetts is the first state to nix the sale of all tobacco and marijuana vaping products, a Washington state man sues half a dozen MJ vape companies for allegedly causing his lung illness – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. […] Week in Review: Momentous marijuana banking vote in US House, vape crisis fallout, MA approves MJ cafes/delivery & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Will the United States' trade deal with Japan make life more difficult for China?
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
27-Sep-2019 The signing of a trade agreement between Washington and Tokyo may complicate efforts to resolve the US-China tariff war, observers say, as it could bolster the US's attempts to force Beijing into acquiescing to its demands.
US-Japan trade deal robs NZ exporters of CPTPP advantage
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
27-Sep-2019 New Zealand beef and cheese exporters to Japan will be robbed of the recently acquired advantage over US producers, who will gain access to the high-value market on the same terms as CPTPP signatories.
This Date In 1934 – The End Of Colorado’s Longest Heatwave
Las Animas, Colorado had 145 consecutive days above 90F from 5/6/1934 to 9/27/1934, and averaged 100 degrees for the daily maximum during that period. The hottest day was 112 degrees on July 11. There were no school climate strikes in … Continue reading →
Cargo Handling in Brazilian Ports Declines in the First Semester
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The volume of traffic in the Brazilian port sector fell by 3.29 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, when 513 million tons were handled, against 530.5 million tons during the same period in 2018. The balance with the sector figures was […] The post Cargo Handling in Brazilian Ports Declines in the First Semester appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Test Launches The Coyote Missile For First Time From The East Coast
The #Navy conducted the first East Coast launch of the GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target from @NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia Sept. 12 as part of a fleet missile exercise, known as MSLEX https://t.co/wyeUFeLg5v pic.twitter.com/OBF7vsrUR7 — ＮＡＶＡＩＲ (@NAVAIRNews) September 24, 2019 *Sputnik:* *Watch US Launch GQM-163A Coyote Missile For First Time From East Coast* Earlier this month, the US Defence Department announced that the Orbital Sciences Corp (OSC) had been awarded more than $1.1 billion in order to provide the US military with target missiles. The U... more »
Heroes, Villains and Establishment Hypocrisy By Craig Murray
Trump and Johnson’s populism have shaken the old Establishment, and raised some very interesting questions about who is and who is not nowadays inside the Establishment and a beneficiary of the protection of the liberal elite. Yesterday two startling examples in the news coverage cast a very lurid light on this question, and I ask you to consider the curious cases of Hunter Biden and Brendan Cox, two of the most undeserving and unpleasant people that can be imagined.
US Reaper drones test Agile Condor: Another step closer to ‘Killer Robots’
This type of capability represents a tangible step further towards the development of autonomous weaponised drones able to operate without human input – flying killer robots, in other words. From identifying targets without the need for a human decision to destroying those targets is a very small step which could be achieved with existing technology.
Notebook #2: The Rate of Exploitation: The Case of the iPhone
As readers will notice, this is an excellent piece of work by our comrades at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. We have done our best to layout the Notebook in HTML format but we highly recommend the PDF version (click here to download), which has been laid out beautifully for the purpose of education and discussion.
Funny Friday
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Hershey : What exactly is a shitload? And The Biggest Shitload Is…. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Foguth : ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the National Art Gallery in Dublin, a husband and wife were staring at a portrait that had them completely confused. The painting depicted three black men totally naked, sitting on a bench.Two of the figures had black penises, but the one in the middle had a pink penis. The curator of the gallery realized that they were having trouble interpreting the painting and offered his personal assessment. He went on for over... more »
Israeli military aircraft approached Russian naval base in Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – An Israeli reconnaissance plane was seen flying close to the Russian naval base in the Tartous Governorate of western Syria, the aviation publication Avia.Pro reported, citing the ADS-B exchange air traffic website. According to Avia.Pro, the Israeli military aircraft was tracked some 60 kilometers off the coast of Tartous, marking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US accusations of chemical weapons use is undermining Syria settlement: Russia
US claims that the Syrian government is responsible for chemical attacks in Latakia province may undermine the possible improvement of the situation in Syria, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin told reporters on Friday. “It seems strange to us that every time some positive shifts happen, first of all in the political process, statements emerge […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s IRGC unveils naval mobilization plan amid unrest in Persian Gulf
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Chief, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, said Thursday that Iran is set to carry out a “naval mobilization,” while preparing “the inhabitants of the coastal areas in the south to defend their country” as the first stage of the announced plan. Tangsiri revealed that as many as 51 fleets will participate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-09-25
This is a summary of 15 AMN articles on the following subjects: Aleppo, Syria, China, Rukban, Idlib, Latakia, Houthi, Iran, Yemen, Afrin, Russia, Israel, Palestine, Turkey, Hmeimim, Damascus, ISIS, Daraa, FSA, SAA, Southern Syria. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Iran, Yemen, Middleeast, Palestine, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
We Wish All A Clarity Of Sight & Feeling - A Discourse by M.N. Hopkins
*A Truth Angel**We wish all a clarity of sight and feeling, so as to know what speaks of truth and what speaks of falsehood. We wish all a calmness and a certainty of being that can only be expressed when one is living in an honest, truthful manner. We wish all a happiness and a joy in living that is now even rarer than the most rare of precious jewels. We wish all freedom from fear and fear from their ego tyrants. We wish all a light-heartedness that brings with it a great power, a great wisdom, and a calm confidence that all will go well in one's life and in the lives of thos... more »
Delta to Buy 20 Percent Stake in LATAM, Latin America’s Largest Airline
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Delta Air Lines said on Thursday, September 26th, it would buy a 20 percent stake in LATAM Airlines Group for US$1.9 (R$8) billion, creating a major new airline partnership and ending the Chilean-Brazilian carrier’s ties with American Airlines. The surprise deal with Latin America’s largest carrier will give Delta […] The post Delta to Buy 20 Percent Stake in LATAM, Latin America’s Largest Airline appeared first on The Rio Times.
Toronto van attack suspect and self-confessed 'incel' tells police 'I feel like I accomplished my mission'
Just In - 18 hours ago
A video released by Canadian police shows a man who is alleged to have killed 10 people saying he is part of an online community of "involuntary celibates" — sexually frustrated men who plot attacks against people who have sex.
Police search rubbish dump for murder suspect's bag and phone
Just In - 18 hours ago
Police investigating the alleged murder of Kim Chau — whose body was found in a luxury Adelaide home — say they found a "number of items" of interest during a search for evidence at a rubbish dump.
Australian Uyghurs call on the Federal Government for protection
Uyghurs living in Australia are urging the Federal Government to offer them protection after more than 30 countries, including the USA, condemned China over its "horrific campaign of repression" against its Uyghur minority.
Jody Gore hopes surprise prison release brings 'epidemic' of domestic violence into the open
A day after Jody Gore was released from her murder sentence in an act of mercy by the WA Government, she says she hopes her case brings the "silent epidemic" of domestic violence into the open.
Man once in charge of Trump's transcripts says CIA has violated President's trust
The former chief of staff to John Bolton and senior national security official tells the ABC he believes the reputation of the CIA will be damaged for years to come.
Dengue fever all but gone from Far North Queensland, say experts
Scientists say after running an eradication program for the past eight years, Far North Queensland can be declared free of dengue fever for the first time in more than 100 years.
Could Japan Airlines's 'baby map' work for other travel-weary flyers?
If you're flying with Japan Airlines, you'll now have the chance to know where babies and infants are seated before you lock in your final seat choice.
This Is The U.S. Air Force Plan For All Of Its Bombers
A B-2 Spirit bomber after a mission over Iraq. REUTERS/Cherie A. Thurlby/U.S. Air Force CAT/GN *Business Insider:* *Here's what the US Air Force has planned for all its bombers* * The US's three bombers — the B-1B Lancer, the B-2 Spirit, and the B-52 Stratofortress — will be joined or replaced by the B-21 Raider stealth bomber. * The B-52 is expected to fly through the 2050s, and the B-2 accomplished a number of firsts this summer. The B-1B, meanwhile, had particularly low mission readiness this year. The US has three bombers — the B-1B Lancer, the stealth B-2 Spirit, and the B... more »
The Glock 18: The Machine Gun That You Can't Buy
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: AmmuNation [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]] And thank god for that. *Key point:* This gun is used by militaries for a good reason. In December 2003, soldiers of the U.S. Special Operations Command captured the Ace of Spades himself, Saddam Hussein. The former Iraqi president, on the run since the capture of Baghdad, had appeared in a deck of playing cards with the profiles of other fugitive war criminals and naturally was the top card. Hussein, bedraggled and bereft, was armed with one of the rarest of ... more »
Why the Shotgun Is Still the Deadliest Gun on the Planet
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3724669/combat-engineers-marines-breach-doors-with-shotguns] Deadly and useful. *Key point:* A shotgun can come in handy in close quarters, especially when breaching an enemy building. Coming upon the enemy’s rear guard outside the western Kentucky village of Sacramento, four days after Christmas 1861, Confederate Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest ordered his cavalry to advance. Ahead of them, a line of Union soldiers started to form, bayonets gleaming. Quickly, the bluecoat infantry formed its ran... more »
Fruits and Vegetables Are Trying to Kill You
That is the good news. In the process they trigger all sorts of good things that advance our general health.What is clear though is that all refined food naturally eliminates a wide range of active compounds we actually respond well to. All this strongly supports eating a lot of veggies. The wider the variety the better and to love slightly toxic stuff as well.A useful discussion regarding excess training and the proper application of lower impact training that is worthwhile. This has the potential of been better than steroids. .*Fruits and Vegetables Are Trying to Kill You**... more »
Where Does All the Plastic Go?
What this fails to address is the primary reduction cycles that nature applies to anything entering the ocean. The first of those is temporary stranding on the sea shore. Why this is important is that storm action activates the seashore to become what is effectively a natural ball mill. Everything gets ground down and turned into sand sized material at the least. It takes time, but also even that is measured over a few seasons. That is precisely why no archeology survives at this interface. What is not reduced this way may escape temporarily into the open sea and there stay... more »
Google is a problem and it has a problem
The first problem with the Google experience today is that the forced insertion of advertising through computer driven algorithms is overwelming and sharply lowers its usefulness. Then they try to manage content easily driving out the good with the bad. Any real customer is looking for the obscure. That includes political product as well. Egregious material needs to be split out but never hidden. Thus at best, you label all such reports as moderate left or right and immoderate left or right. That is also good enough. The customer knows what he can handle. The search... more »
Damage At Saudi Oil Plant Points To Well Targeted Swarm Attack?
This is complete rubbish Four giant tanks were hit at precisely the same target point. This is possible only if the charge is set externally by hand and then fired. Dumb ass at work. Conjecture one: The plant was carefully sabotaged to avoid irreparable damage while still providing cover for the narrative which promotes higher oil prices. This narrative ended ignominiously with Trump announcing the release of the strategic stockpile. Now we hear that the plant will recover full production very quickly. Conjecture two plus: Read nonsense below. Of course real evidence may... more »
Tibetan monks instructed to praise People’s Republic of China and Communist Party in choreographed video
Hundreds of Tibetan monks instructed to praise People’s Republic of China and Communist Party in choreographed video Free Tibet Free Tibet’s research partner Tibet Watch (1) has obtained background details of a video (2) released by official Chinese media on 22 September of Galden Jampaling Monastery in Chamdo, central Tibet (3). The video shows an orchestrated […]
Brexit: Gaming It Out
Brexit is getting more fractious but noise does not translate into progress.
Brazil’s Economic Growth Will be Sustainable Through Reforms, Says Central Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In its Quarterly Inflation Report, the Central Bank estimates that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 0.9 percent this year and 1.8 percent in 2020. According to Campos Neto, there was greater growth of the economy in the past, driven by public money. "But it was chicken-flight growth" [chickens […] The post Brazil’s Economic Growth Will be Sustainable Through Reforms, Says Central Bank appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Itajaí Shipyards are Awarded Best Boats in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The city is home to three shipyards with the best boats in the country. In addition to acknowledging the quality of the local workforce, the award also reinforces the city's title of "Santa Catarina's Capital of Naval Construction and Nautical Tourism". The award ceremony took place in São Paulo (SP) […] The post Brazil’s Itajaí Shipyards are Awarded Best Boats in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Supreme Court Justice Says Lava Jato’s Lead Prosecutor Engages in Petty Corruption
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In his vote on Thursday afternoon, September 26th, Gilmar Mendes said the embattled Lavao Jato chief prosecutors Deltan Dallagnol engages in petty corruption. "The fight against corruption is a commitment of us all. But you can't fight corruption by committing crimes," he . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Supreme Court Justice Says Lava Jato’s Lead Prosecutor Engages in Petty Corruption appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hong Kong Protests Fading: Foreign Tantrums, Not Genuine Revolution
*Joseph Thomas* | Having failed to attract wider public support, US-backed protesters have begun resort to vandalism and general thuggery.
Building impact: The power of stories
Journalism's key function of telling stories can play a vital role in driving change, particularly when they are told to the right audience
"A Shocking New Survey Finds That Most Americans Are Completely Unprepared For The Next Recession"
*"A Shocking New Survey Finds That Most Americans* * Are Completely Unprepared For The Next Recession"* by Michael Snyder "Just like in 2008, most Americans are living right on the edge financially, and so any sort of an economic downturn is going to be extremely painful for tens of millions of American families. When you have not built up a financial cushion, any sort of a setback can be absolutely disastrous. During the last recession, millions of Americans suddenly lost their jobs, and because most of them were living paycheck to paycheck a lot of them suddenly couldn’t pay their... more »
Where Are The World's Landmines?
*BBC: **Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?* In 1997, Princess Diana walked through a field scattered with deadly landmines in Angola. The images became world famous. As part of his tour of southern Africa, the Duke of Sussex will visit the country to highlight continuing efforts to remove and destroy them. Landmines continue to take thousands of lives in dozens of countries. So where in the world are they and what progress has been made? *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* Sadly, there are a lot of landmines around the world.
To Save Our Oceans, We Have to Change What We Do on Land
The IPCC issues a new, grim report about the health of oceans.
India, Belgium for early conclusion of negotiations on investment and trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
27-Sep-2019 India Prime Minister and his counterpart from Belgium agreed to intensify their efforts on early conclusion of negotiations on the bilateral investment and trade agreement.
Will The Ballot Box Deliver The Final Verdict On President Trump?
*Dan Mahaffee, The Hill: **Only the ballot box can deliver a final verdict on President Trump* Whether or not you believe President Trump should be impeached, we are now in historic territory. When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry this week, it became increasingly clear the impeachment of Donald Trump is no longer a matter of if but when. For the founders, there were two essential purposes of impeachment. First, to ensure that Congress had a tool to check the powers of the executive and judiciary, and second, if necessary, to remove officials engag... more »
Beware Of Blowback From Afghan Policies
During an exclusive interview with the Associated Press this week, the former Afghan president Hamid Karzai severely questioned the rationale behind the presidential election which is due to take place in his country on September 28. Those who drive the Afghan policy in the Indian establishment should take careful note. Karzai’s […]
Brazil’s Government Plans to Build Six Nuclear Power Plants by 2050
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The construction of the plants should be included in the National Energy Plan (PNE), which is in its final stages of preparation. In a statement, the ministry noted that the PNE is in its final stages of preparation and reported that the government estimates investing US$30 (R$120) billion in the […] The post Brazil’s Government Plans to Build Six Nuclear Power Plants by 2050 appeared first on The Rio Times.
IMF Says Finding Quick Solution for Argentina Is Difficult
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged today that it is difficult to solve the Argentinean issue quickly, due to the complexity of the situation. "Given the complex situation and the political uncertainty, it is difficult to progress quickly," said Gerry Rice, IMF spokesman, at a press conference. Rice said he […] The post IMF Says Finding Quick Solution for Argentina Is Difficult appeared first on The Rio Times.
Nearly Half of Brazil’s Population Has No Sewage Collection, Says Institute
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The commission hosted Jack Slim, founder of the World Toilet Organization, who works with the development of sanitary technology in several countries. On November 17th, 18th and 19th, the foundation will hold an event in São Paulo with lectures and presentations on basic sanitation. According to Slim, for every dollar […] The post Nearly Half of Brazil’s Population Has No Sewage Collection, Says Institute appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eduardo Bolsonaro Shares Fake Photo to Attack Greta Thunberg
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The federal deputy and potential future ambassador of Brazil to the United States, Eduardo Bolsonaro, used his Twitter account on Wednesday, September 25th, to attack teenager Greta Thunberg. The Swede, who is an environmental activist, gave a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on climate change that . . . […] The post Eduardo Bolsonaro Shares Fake Photo to Attack Greta Thunberg appeared first on The Rio Times.
Budget Proposal for 2020 Cuts 49 Percent of Investment in Sports
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Without a ministry to defend its interests, sports loses strength in the Jair Bolsonaro (PSL) government. In the proposal for the Annual Budget Law (LOA) for 2020 sent to the National Congress, the president proposes that the investment in sports be that of R$220 (US$55) million, almost half of the […] The post Budget Proposal for 2020 Cuts 49 Percent of Investment in Sports appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Congress Decides to Keep Check-in Luggage fee on Domestic Flights
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With pressure from the airline industry and the justification that the measure could help to cheapen air travel, the National Congress confirmed President Jair Bolsonaro's resolution and decided to maintain the collection of a fee for luggage check-in on domestic flights. Deputies decided, by 247 votes in favor of and […] The post Brazilian Congress Decides to Keep Check-in Luggage fee on Domestic Flights appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wealthy People May Have to Pay More for Traffic Fines in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new bill could allow fines to be multiplied by up to 14 times their basic value for those with higher incomes, reaching more than R$40,000 (US$10,000). Bill number 2994/2019 is proposed by federal deputy Israel Batista (PV/DF). If the bill is approved, those who have net income above 20 […] The post Wealthy People May Have to Pay More for Traffic Fines in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Xiaomi Represents 60 Percent of Cell Phones Targeted for Smuggling in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Xiaomi's cell phones represent more than half of the smuggling of products of this type in Brazil: 60 percent of all smartphones are brought irregularly, according to the Brazilian Association of Electrical and Electronic Industry (ABINEE). The organization's director, Luiz Cláudio Carneiro, explains . . . To read the full […] The post Xiaomi Represents 60 Percent of Cell Phones Targeted for Smuggling in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Public Debt Exceeds R$4 Trillion for the First Time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Public Debt (DPF) has exceeded the R$4 trillion (US$1 trillion) barrier for the first time in history. The indicator, which includes internal and external indebtedness, rose 2.03 percent in nominal terms, from R$3.993 trillion in July to R$4.074 trillion in August. The data were released yesterday, September 26th, by […] The post Federal Public Debt Exceeds R$4 Trillion for the First Time appeared first on The Rio Times.
Let Us Walk - A Guest Post by Sir Albert Holmes
*To see more of the good Sir's work, please click on the link provided below:* *Sir Albert Holmes*
Not-Quite Emergency Fundraiser Appeal
*Not-Quite Emergency Fundraiser Appeal* My deepest apologies, but a quite unexpected situation has arisen that isn't an "emergency", yet, but does require immediate attention, so I'm tossing this appeal out as a "fundraiser", the very first and last time it'll ever happen. If you're able to, would you please consider a donation to the blog- and me- at the PayPal donation sidebar. It would be very greatly appreciated! And, as always, thanks for stopping by! - CP
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Waves of Light”
Deuter, “Waves of Light”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This beautiful telephoto composition spans light-years in a natural night skyscape from the island of Crete. Looking south, exposures both track the stars and record a fixed foreground in three merged panels that cover a 10x12 degree wide field of view. The waxing gibbous moonlight illuminates the church and mountainous terrain. *Click image for larger size.* A mere 18 thousand light-years away, huge globular star cluster Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) shining above gives a good visual impression of its appearance in binoculars on that starry night. Active galaxy Centaurus A (NGC 5128) ... more »
Recently Released Memos And Documents Contradict Former Vice President Joe Biden's Ukraine Narrative
*John Solomon, The Hill:* *Former Vice President Joe Biden, now a 2020 Democratic presidential contender, has locked into a specific story about the controversy in Ukraine.* He insists that, in spring 2016, he strong-armed Ukraine to fire its chief prosecutor solely because Biden believed that official was corrupt and inept, not because the Ukrainian was investigating a natural gas company, Burisma Holdings, that hired Biden's son, Hunter, into a lucrative job. There’s just one problem. Hundreds of pages of never-released memos and documents — many from inside the American team h... more »
Los Angeles City Council expected to weigh one-year cannabis vape sales ban
A Los Angeles City Council member is moving to temporarily ban the sale of all marijuana vaping products in response to the recent vaping illness epidemic. Whether the measure will become law remains unclear. But, if successful, it could prove to be a major blow to cannabis retailers and vaporizer companies in the world’s largest […] Los Angeles City Council expected to weigh one-year cannabis vape sales ban is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Professor Blocked By Media Illustrates ‘Climate Denial’ Censorship
By Julia A Seymour ~ After an Australian academic website called The Conversation tweeted “it’s time to ban climate denial” in the media, UC-Boulder Professor Roger Pielke, Jr., weighed in to show the consequences of such censorship. Pielke is a political scientist who actually argues human-caused climate change is “real and poses significant risks.” He’s also […]
The Greta Plan Backfired With Young Conservatives
By Adam Houser ~ As Secret Agent Maxwell Smart from the Get Smart television show would say, “Missed it by that much!” The Left was almost close to getting young conservatives and libertarians to start jumping onto the climate alarmism bandwagon. Then came Greta Thunberg’s temper tantrum at the United Nations. The 16-year-old media darling […]
From Russiagate to Ukrainegate
Authored by Finian Cunningham via The Strategic Culture Foundation, With the “Russiagate” hoax proving to be the “most fraudulent political scandal in American history,” as Princeton Professor Stephen Cohen puts it, now we have emerging an alternative – “Ukrainegate”. President Donald Trump is being accused of abusing his White House office to put pressure on Ukrainian counterpart… The post From Russiagate to Ukrainegate appeared first on The Duran.
Democrats Reveal the Real Purpose of the Impeachment Investigation
The ultimate purpose of the constant attacks on Trump is to teach the American voters that electing a president who is disapproved by the Establishment is futile. The post Democrats Reveal the Real Purpose of the Impeachment Investigation appeared first on The Duran.
Before Pearl Harbor America and Nazi Germany Were Fighting a Secret War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* A conflict before the wider war to come. *Key point: *America was cooperating with Britain against German submarines early on. Between September 1939 and December 1941, the United States moved from neutral to active belligerent in an undeclared naval war against Nazi Germany. During those early years the British could well have lost the Battle of the Atlantic. The undeclared war was the difference that kept Britain in the war and gave the United States time to prepare for total war. With America’s isolationism, disillusionment from its... more »
Forget Nukes: A Firestorm from U.S. B-29s Killed over 100,000 People in Tokyo
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By https://media.defense.gov/2009/Jun/25/2000536926/-1/-1/0/090625-F-1234K-159.JPG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1487209] And all without nuclear weapons. *Key point:* Firebombing actually killed more than nuclear bombing. Major Sam P. Bakshas woke up that morning with the secrets in his head. Bakshas was one of the men flying B-29 Superfortress bombers from three Pacific islands—Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. A writer dubbed these men “the thousand kids.” There were actually several thousand, and the... more »
Hong Kong Protests: Fading Foreign Tantrum, Not Genuine Revolution
*September 27, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Just as unfolded in 2014 during the so-called "Umbrella protests" or "Occupy Central" movement, a growing backlash has begun across Hong Kong against US-funded protests that have attempted to disrupt governance and commerce as part of a floundering movement to maintain Western influence in the region. The Sydney Morning Herald in its article, "Triads linked to violent pro-China gangs as Hong Kong protests enter dangerous new phase," ignored weeks of violence carried out by US-backed protests in Hong Kong, and portrayed locals retaliating... more »
Hong Kong Protests: Fading Foreign Tantrum, Not Genuine Revolution
*September 27, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Just as unfolded in 2014 during the so-called "Umbrella protests" or "Occupy Central" movement, a growing backlash has begun across Hong Kong against US-funded protests that have attempted to disrupt governance and commerce as part of a floundering movement to maintain Western influence in the region. The Sydney Morning Herald in its article, "Triads linked to violent pro-China gangs as Hong Kong protests enter dangerous new phase," ignored weeks of violence carried out by US-backed protests in Hong Kong, and portrayed locals retaliating... more »
Max Ehrmann, "A Prayer"
"A Prayer" "Let me do my work each day; and if the darkened hours of despair overcome me, may I not forget the strength that comforted me in the desolation of other times. May I still remember the bright hours that found me walking over the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the margin of a quiet river, when a light glowed within me, and I promised my early God to have courage amid the tempests of the changing years. Spare me from bitterness and from the sharp passions of unguarded moments. May I not forget that poverty and riches are of the spirit. Though the world knows me n... more »
"Something Like Reverance..."
"When the pain of leaving behind what we know outweighs the pain of embracing it, or when the power we face is overwhelming and neither flight nor fight will save us, there may be salvation in sitting still. And if salvation is impossible, then at least before perishing we may gain a clearer vision of where we are. By sitting still I do not mean the paralysis of dread, like that of a rabbit frozen beneath the dive of a hawk. I mean something like reverence, a respectful waiting, a deep attentiveness to forces much greater than our own." - Scott Russell Sanders ◆ Above graphic is fro... more »
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment