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Forget About Going Back To Normalcy-- That Does Not Exist Any Longer
Not normal: Federal Judge Sallie Kim held Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating an order to stop collecting loan payments from former students of scam colleges. Kim fined Education Department $100,000 for violating the preliminary injunction. "The exceedingly rare judicial rebuke of a Cabinet secretary came after the Trump administration was forced to admit to the court earlier this year that it erroneously collected on the loans of some 16,000 borrowers who attended Corinthian Colleges despite being ordered to stop doing so." Not normal: Tulsi ... more »
Everything your medical doctor is NOT telling you
From the NewsTarget: Excerpts: In the American medical world, nothing ever really gets “solved.” It’s all about “maintenance” and treating symptoms, using drugs, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. In America, there is no reward for doctors curing their patients, in fact, they’re punished for it. If a patient comes in with chronic inflammation and joints swelling, not a single M.D. will talk to them about toxic canola oil, GMOs, fluoridated water, conventional gluten, bleached foods, aspartame, MSG, or nitrate-loaded meats. If that M.D. gave any nutritional advice that could possib... more »
BREAKING: FLYNN DOCS DROP — James Clapper Connected to Felony Leaks AND Flynn Lawyers Reveal FBI Attorney Lisa Page Edited Flynn FBI 302 Report – Then Lied to DOJ About Edits!
From the Gateway Pundit: Flynn Docs and Flynn Lawyers Excerpts: KABOOM!!! The news out tonight is devastating for Obama’s former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is connected to the felony leak of General Flynn’s discussion with Russian Kislyak before President Trump’s 2017 Inauguration! Excerpts: Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page EDITED General Mike Flynn’s 302 report, then lied to the DOJ about the edits. General Flynn’s lawyer Sidney Powell filed a motion on Thursday night revealing that General Flynn was indeed set by the FBI with an ambush, damaging leaks and altered ... more »
Funny Friday
From Foguth : Lost In Translation : ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everybody’s Gone (sidewalk) Surfin’….. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A reporter hears of a woman in his town that has the highest welfare payments, and he was curious as to why. So he went to her house to interview her. He got to a little house, knocked on the door, and after she opens, introduces himself and asks her : “How old are you?” He asked. “27.” she said. “And how many children do you have?” “Ten,” she replied. “Wow, ok that explains a lot.” He said, taken a back. “And what are their names?” he … Continue reading →
UARB approves fracking explosives assembly site in West Hants
A remote corner of the municipal district of West Hants has been rezoned so its American owner, Halliburton Partners Canada, can manufacture “perforation equipment” used in offshore oil and gas exploration. Since February, Halliburton — the largest provider of “fracking” services in the world — has been storing explosives used in the oil and gas […]
Flatness is as flatness does
Courtesy of a commenter at Alma Boykin's place yesterday, I was led to this informative (?) article. In a survey conducted by the American Geographical Society, almost a third of all respondents said that Kansas was the flattest state. Some people even call it “flatter than a pancake.” But what does science have to say about that? The first, and only, study that we know of that directly compared the Sunflower State to a pancake was done by a trio of geographers in 2003. For their tongue-in-cheek analysis, they acquired a pancake from IHOP, cut out a sample slice and made a topogra... more »
The F-35 Is Powerful, But It Doesn't Matter If It Can't Reach Its Target
*Marcus Hellyer* *Security, Asia* The jet is completely reliant on aerial refueling. *Key point: *The tankers needed to refuel the F-35 are large and vulnerable. In part 1, I examined the hard limits on the F-35A’s unrefuelled range. Air-to-air refuelling can certainly help extend it. Tankers can substantially increase fighters’ time on station (that is, how long they can stay out). But they can’t extend the jets’ combat range indefinitely. There are several reasons for this. The first is that generally pilots want to have enough fuel on board to get home alone, just in case the... more »
Iran vs. America's B-2 Stealth Bomber and F-35 Fighter (Who Wins?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* Could Tehran challenge the U.S. Air Force in war? We have some answers. *Key point: *Iran's air defenses provide a level of deterrence, but can't stop the U.S. Air Force. Iran’s military planners face an unenviable military challenge: preparing defenses against air attacks from the most formidable air forces on the planet. The once-formidable Iranian Air Force, starved of spare parts for its 1970s-era American-built fighters, is unlikely to effectively challenge U.S. air superiority. Instead, Iran has doubled down on a diverse array of ... more »
"The Fed Must Offer More Repo Credit as More People Take It"
*"The Fed Must Offer More Repo Credit as More People Take It"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "Our dreary mission here at the Diary is to follow the money. Over hill, over dale, and along the dusty trail… but mostly into the gutter. And last night, the Federal Reserve let out word that… surprise!… there’s more money on the way. MarketWatch: "The New York Fed said it would expand the size of repurchasing agreements starting from Thursday, as part of its operations to inject liquidity into the financial system. The New York Fed said it would increase the amount offered in overnigh... more »
Video Interview with Vaxxed II Executive Producer Polly Tommey
Note: PART Two of a Three Part Interview Series Vaxxed From Cover up to Catastrophe launched a firestorm when, in 2016, it was abruptly removed from the Tribeca Film Festival, Robert De Niro's event in New York. As angry as... more »
Gothan City Digest: Stockholm Syndrome edition
(We don't take prisoners.) ------------------------------ The day before yesterday, Ambassador Bill Taylor may have taken down three men: Sondland, Giuliani, and Trump himself. ------------------------------ In this day and age, when prosecuting, convicting and jailing some of the worst criminals is unthinkable, it's really a treat to see the law actually being enforced on the right people for a change. ------------------------------ I can see Trump pulling a dick move like this in a last desperate attempt to save himself. ------------------------------ Florida Ma... more »
Week in Review: Mexico moves toward recreational cannabis legalization, vape firm Pax cuts jobs, Northeast govs huddle & more
Mexico prepares to become the most populous nation in the world to legalize adult-use marijuana, vape company Pax cuts 25% of its workforce, governors of Northeast states consider working together to legalize recreational MJ – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. Mexico prepares to legalize recreational cannabis Mexico’s Senate is ready to receive a […] Week in Review: Mexico moves toward recreational cannabis legalization, vape firm Pax cuts jobs, Northeast govs huddle & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis... more »
Bolivia News Links 24-25 October 2019
25 October 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Mass protests spread to Bolivia after a disruption in electoral broadcasts http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/10/25/boli-o25.html Burn, Neoliberalism, Burn https://www.globalresearch.ca/burn-neoliberalism-burn/5693016 Morales wins in Bolivia’s presidential election in first round https://tass.com/world/1085228 New blow for … Continue reading Bolivia News Links 24-25 October 2019
Glyphosate impairs honeybee sensory and cognitive abilities
A new review of the scientific literature (see abstract below) has found that exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in glyphosate herbicides like Roundup, impairs the foraging behaviour of honeybee workers and has adverse effects at different levels within the colony.
Brexit News Links 24-25 October 2019
25 October 2019 • 16:40 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Johnson Seeks UK Snap Election to Break No-Brexit/Brexit Deal Impasse https://www.globalresearch.ca/johnson-seeks-uk-snap-election-break-no-brexit-brexit-deal-impasse/5693045 At What Point Do We Admit Brexit Was About Tax Evasion? https://www.globalresearch.ca/what-point-do-we-admit-brexit-was-about-tax-evasion/5693048 Brexit: EU agrees … Continue reading Brexit News Links 24-25 October 2019
Movie Review: The struggle to live in the present
Many of my friends disliked it, and not without reason. And yet Raoul Peck’s film The Young Karl Marx seemed to me to get the essential thing right.1 I saw it as a film about the struggle to live in the present. As such, it’s a film that can help us do exactly that. The Young Karl Marx is fiction, but like all good fiction is more real than the documentary evidence on which it is based. It tells us not what actually happened, but a version of what happened with which to think what is happening now. In that sense, it is a species of realism.2 And in another sense too. It is a work of... more »
Syria News Links 24-25 October 2019
25 October 2019 • 16:50 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back SDF Commander Says They Rejected Terms Of Russian-Turkish Agreement On Northeast Syria Syrian Army, SDF Eliminate Several Turkish-Backed Militants In Northern Al-Hasakah In Video: Hundreds Of … Continue reading Syria News Links 24-25 October 2019
Author protests as Elsevier retracts nine papers for fake peer review
An agriculture researcher has lost nine papers rom Elsevier journals for “illegitimate reviewer reports.” The researcher, Christos Damalas, is, well, irked. The journals included Chemosphere, Crop Protection, Land Use Policy, and Science of the Total Environment, and the papers were all published in 2017 and 2018, with Damalas as corresponding author and co-authors from Iran … Continue reading Author protests as Elsevier retracts nine papers for fake peer review
Argentina: Did a UFO Fly Over Carlos Paz?
*Source: PLANETA UFO and El Diario de Carlos Paz (Argentina)Date: 10.24.2019* *Argentina: Did a UFO Fly Over Carlos Paz?* CARLOS PAZ - Social media was stirred in recent hours due to the dissemination of a photograph taken by a local of Carlos Paz who claims seeing an "alien spaceship" flying over the Aerosilla and Cerro de la Cruz. The photo was taken by Liliana Gomez in early morning hours of October 20, 2019 from the "Altos de Carlos Paz" housing complex. Since the late 1970s, the mountain ranges of Valle de Punilla became a pilgrimage destination of lovers of extraterrestr... more »
Greta Thunberg: Visits Glacier During October Blizzard? Meet the Greta Beetle
* An October blizzard in a ‘warming world’ seems oxymoronic,: a combination of contradictory or incongruous words- Ya know blizzards, cold, snow, wind and warming??* *Keeping in mind that cold is the absence of heat.* *Let’s play spot the contradictions as Greta’s BIG PR cult of personality machine continues to blow smoke..in your eyes. * Greta and "scientist" *National Post* *“She was very brave to go up on a snow-covered glacier in a blizzard in October. She’s clearly utterly fearless for a teenager,*” *Pomeroy said in an interview Thursday"* ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Edward Snowden - 3 hour interview “SO YOU WON'T TAKE DOWN LIES?”: AOC BLASTS MARK ZUCKERBERG IN TESTY HOUSE HEARING Trump agriculture secretary says during Wisconsin visit that family-run dairy farms may not survive Brazil's Energy (ExxonMobil) Protests in Lebanon After Government Says It Will Tax WhatsApp Calls Study finds fungi, not plant matter, responsible for most carbon sequestration in northern forests (2013) Russia Sends Nuclear Bombers To Africa As Putin Hosts First-Ever Economic Summit"Absolutely Horrendous": All 39 Dead Found By UK Police In Back Of Tru... more »
RIP, Iran: Could the Regime Fall?
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* It looks unlikely, but Iran is in a tough spot. *Key point:* The collapse of Iran would be catastrophic for regional security. Iran and the United States are as close to direct conflict as they have been for three decades, since Operation Praying Mantis in 1988 which was, at the time, the largest surface naval engagement since World War II. A lot of ink has been spilled and oxygen expended discussing the matter, some of it good and some of it simplistic. Here a few thoughts, informed by being lucky enough to spend close to seven months stu... more »
This Stealth Drone Looks Like the B-2 Bomber (And It Is Coming to the Pacific)
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Air Force’s secret stealth reconnaissance drone has been operational since 2017. Now the flying branch is setting up a forward base in Guam in order to support the radar-evading drone on missions over the Pacific region. The U.S. Air Force’s secret stealth reconnaissance drone has been operational since 2017. Now the flying branch is setting up a forward base in Guam in order to support the radar-evading drone on missions over the Pacific region. The Air Force has never officially acknowledged the existence of the Northrop Grumman-made RQ-180 d... more »
Iran Is Building 100-Knot Attack Speedboats
*Michael Peck* *Security, * This threat won’t keep the U.S. Navy out of the Persian Gulf if Washington so desires. But it might pose such as ominous threat that it would deter an amphibious landing on the Iranian coast Iran plans to build attack speedboats that can reach speeds of 100 knots. “By tapping into the capabilities and technical expertise of our domestic elite, we will move toward production of speed vessels that can travel at the speed of 100 knots [per hour] in the near future,” Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corp Navy announc... more »
America’s F-35 Carriers Have a Problem. They Can’t Talk to Their Jets
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy are moving quickly to adapt some of the fleet’s amphibious assault ships to embark large numbers of F-35B stealth fighters, transforming the amphibs into light carriers that can complement the Navy’s full-size flattops. But there’s a problem. The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy are moving quickly to adapt some of the fleet’s amphibious assault ships to embark large numbers of F-35B stealth fighters, transforming the amphibs into light carriers that can complement the Navy’s full-size flattops. But there’s a problem. Th... more »
Betsy DeVos Enlists Help Of Kellyanne Conway And American Enterprise Institute To Sell $5 Billion School Choice Program
At the beginning of this month, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway sat down with Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute to make one more pitch for DeVos’s Education Freedom Scholarships. The program seems unlikely to succeed on the federal level. *What Is She Selling?* The EFS are what’s known as a tax credit scholarship. Several states have them, and they work like this: a donor gives money to a scholarship organization, then that program issues a scholarship for a student to attend a school, while the government credits some portion... more »
China calls for greater effort fighting human smuggling after bodies found in Essex truck
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China's Foreign Ministry calls for joint efforts to counter human smuggling in the wake of the discovery of 39 bodies in a truck in Essex, all of which are believed to be Chinese nationals.
Police officer whose car hit teen motorcyclist wins appeal against conviction
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A police officer who accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake during a traffic stop, leaving a boy with multiple broken bones, has an aggravated driving conviction overturned.
Live: Kangaroos face Kiwis in rugby league Test
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The Kangaroos take on the Kiwis in their annual rugby league Test. Listen to Grandstand's commentary of the clash between the arch rivals from Wollongong.
Jillaroos post convincing victory over Kiwi Ferns to keep winning streak alive
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Australia's Jillaroos maintain their three-year dominance of New Zealand's Kiwi Ferns with a 28-8 triumph in their Test match in Wollongong.
Woman charged with murder after head-on crash
A 37-year-old woman is in custody on charges of murder and attempted murder after a fatal head-on collision in Western Australia's north-west.
Live: Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Victory at Lang Park
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Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar play their first home match of the season, taking on Melbourne Victory. Follow all the live scores and stats in our live A-League ScoreCentre.
'Zombie Angelina Jolie' lookalike paraded onto Iranian TV for interview, apology
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Sahar Tabar, an Instagrammer famous for drastically altering her appearance through plastic surgery to look like a "zombie Angelina Jolie", appears on Iranian state television issuing a confession of sorts.
Boating tragedy survivor clung to boat for five hours
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The survivor of a boating accident in SA's Coorong, which claimed the life of another man, was found curled up with hypothermia and in shock after he swam to shore and walked about a kilometre.
A 16-year-old has taken the WBBL by storm and she's only getting started
Phoebe Litchfield is a high school student in country New South Wales, who also happens to be one of the brightest young talents to hit the WBBL.
Flamengo and River Plate Will Split 25,000 Tickets to Libertadores Final Match
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Conmebol announced on Thursday that Flamengo and River Plate will have a total of 25,000 tickets for their supporters, 12,500 for each club, for the Libertadores Cup final in Santiago, Chile, on November 23rd. The clubs are expected to provide their fans with a password and sales will begin on […] The post Flamengo and River Plate Will Split 25,000 Tickets to Libertadores Final Match appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Caipirinha” Declared Intangible Heritage of Rio de Janeiro State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The world-famous "'caipirinha" was, on Thursday, October 24th, granted the status of an intangible heritage of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The acknowledgment of the famous cachaça cocktail was published in yesterday's edition of the Official Gazette of the State of Rio de Janeiro, after the endorsement of governor […] The post “Caipirinha” Declared Intangible Heritage of Rio de Janeiro State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Recorded Net Profit of R$9.1 Billion in Third Quarter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras' net profit in the third quarter of 2019 totaled R$9.1 (US$2.27) billion - the equivalent of R$0.70 per share. The amount is lower than the R$18.9 billion in the second quarter, achieved as a result of the sale of Transportadora Associada de Gás S.A. (TAG). The company reported that […] The post Petrobras Recorded Net Profit of R$9.1 Billion in Third Quarter appeared first on The Rio Times.
Clear evidence the Pentagon has no idea how the global climate system functions
“The Pentagon says the world could end in 20 years because of global warming.” click here
Both of Obama’s Top Intelligence Officers, FBI Director James Comey and CIA Director John Brennan, Voted for Communists While the Cold War Against Communism Was Raging
The heads of Obama's FBI and CIA voted for Communists during the Cold War, yet were able to move up the ranks within the same US intelligence community that, for decades, claimed to oppose Communism.
Repo Madness: Fed Pumps Overnight Bank Funds to $120-Billion a Day
If $120-billion loan one day is replaced by another $120-billion loan the next day, the result is that the constant money supply has been increased by that amount. Since the long-standing pattern is for the size of these loans to continually increase, the inflationary effect is undeniable.
Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy and His Wife, a Junior High School Teacher, Arrested on Charges of Child Rape and Porn
Mr. and Mrs Perkins were each charged with 60 counts of production of pornography involving a child under 13, and multiple counts of first degree rape. According to a source close to the case, the couple was seen in videos and photos committing unspeakable acts with naked children.
"I Am Free..."
"I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do." - Robert Heinlein
"The More I See Of Man..."
"The more I see of Man, the more I like dogs." - Madame de Stael
“Bath and Beyond in the Rubber Room”
*“Bath and Beyond in the Rubber Room”* by Visible “Dog Poet Transmitting... May your noses always be cold and wet. The atmosphere of the times can be ponderous and dreadful on occasion, given all of the noxious activity taking place at the hands of some of the worst people ever to visit this planet. I expect any number of people have days when they’re angry and then some, ...with a certain amount of frequency. A certain section of bat sh*t, insane academia is coming up with their own version of Bath and Beyond B.F. Skinner. Given that they are right up front about this, you can onl... more »
Stunning, Potentially Game-Changing, Court Filing by Flynn Defense Lawyer Sidney Powell…
In a lengthy court filing surrounding the issues of Brady discovery material, Mike Flynn’s lawyer, Sidney Powell, drops some serious evidentiary bombshells on the court. Ms. Powell brings Lady Justice to the courtroom, and her revelations are stunning. [Full pdf’s … Continue reading →
SaveJames: why jury voted 11-to-1 shows why PC trash took over the West
Despite her being rather, ehm, progressive, the Texas judge ruled yesterday that both parents will share the custody of the twin brothers – Judy and James Younger. They will also co-decide about medical issues. What happens if they disagree? Unless the dominant interpretation on the Internet is wrong, the father will be able to veto any castration-like procedures. So it's as big a win for James' testicles as we could hope for. Relatively to that, the gag order against the father – he also needs to erase the savejames.com website etc. – looks like a detail. It's entirely possible tha... more »
California Blackout: Turning the Lights Off
So first came the blackout....
Scientists Prove Leonardo da Vinci’s 500-Year-Old Bridge Design Actually Works
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[image: Leonardo Bridge] Wow. He got it right and it can actually work. Can it also be built? Apparently not without piers and pillars which interfere with shipping. I do not imagine any other design of the time doing better though. I do wonder if those necessary piers and pillars could be dismantled after the structure was fully loaded? Today it is all good fun as we have many better ways to do all this. . *Scientists Prove Leonardo da Vinci’s 500-Year-Old Bridge Design Actually Works* * A model created at MIT shows the bridge, which would have been 10 times longer than... more »
How the Zamboni Changed the Game for Ice Rinks
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[image: zamboni.jpg] This is a family story of the invention of a niche industry that is usually written in Europe in particular, but in North America, such businesses got too big and then chased other markets to make shareholders happy. Here we have the Zamboni and no one really wants to fight them for what is clearly a solid niche market. They earned their industry by actually making it work. Recall that a rink gets used heavily for even an hour, it then must be properly resurfaced. Throw in that this machine then allows many rinks to be operated 24/7 with the only down time ... more »
The Single Most Important Interview Technique That Nearly Everyone Leaves Out
It is critical that folks do have empathy and this needs to be carefully scouted. However, i will also say that there exist folks who carefully mimic empathy as well to pursue their agendas. That is never good news. This item shows us the nature of the problem and needs to be appreciated. Yet recall that in a task oriented environment, that this behavior can stay under the radar.. *The Single Most Important Interview Technique That Nearly Everyone Leaves Out * *Ignoring this foundational human ability will come back to haunt you each and every time. * *Thomas Koulopoulos * ... more »
Doug Casey on the Biggest Change in Human History
The future is rushing toward us and it is amazing. Better yet the heavy lifting should be largely complete by 2050. After that it is polishing things. We will all have long lives and better yet we all will be needed. someone has to work with those robots in order to imagine the local future. After all, no robot will actually care if that paddock is beautiful. That will be our human vocation. In between we can crew up an exploration ship and head out to visit other star systems and all that. It all works and it all will be easy. As Doug is completely aware, the speed of rea... more »
Science Friday
*Editorial Thank You to Ed B.* - It appears that with deft maneuvering with Chrome that I am able to comment on my own blog again. Friday is a slow blogging day usually. And I'm hurting all over after having chopped/sawed and split/mauled two cords of wood. I need to get a twenty ton ram (gas powered) log splitter next year. That changes the whole dynamic. I'm also trying to decide whether to get more exotic with wood racks or to just pound in a couple steel fence posts and set the wood on lengths of 3" PVC (a favored style here in the Arizona highlands). I constructed a fancy and e... more »
CNN, Including James Clapper, React to Durham “Review” Shifting to “Criminal Investigation”…
The reaction from CNN to news that U.S. Attorney John Durham is now conducting a criminal investigation is actually quite funny when contrast against their positions in 2017 and 2018. Jeffrey Toobin doesn’t have any idea about the background of … Continue reading →
Big Russian Moves from Middle East to Africa Causing New Level of Deep State Panic
A barrage of groundbreaking moves made by the Russian government continues to undermine the Deep State’s grip on its client states in Africa and the Middle East. Just a few hours ago, a Tu-160 long-range bomber touched down in a South African runway as a message to all concerns that Russia will protect this continent … Continue reading Big Russian Moves from Middle East to Africa Causing New Level of Deep State Panic →
South Korea Might Build Nuclear Submarines. It Seems Like a Waste of Time.
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Ultimately, the question boils down to this: if North Korea isn’t deterred by the enormous U.S-South Korean military machine, nor by America’s overwhelming nuclear arsenal, then why would it be deterred by a South Korean nuclear-powered sub? When North Korea is your neighbor, there are things you need. A strong army and air force, smart bombs, anti-missile defenses. What you don’t need is nuclear-powered submarines to sail the ocean when the enemy is thirty miles from your capital city. Nonetheless, South Korea is studying whether to buy nuclear-power... more »
Imperial Japan's World War II Fate Was Sealed At The Battle Of Okinawa
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* An important showdown. *Key point: *The battle bore directly on President Truman's decision to use the atomic bombs. To the Americans, Okinawa represented a major stepping-stone toward the final defeat of the Japanese Empire. The successful occupation of the island by American forces would provide air bases and naval facilities that would allow for attacks on the Home Islands themselves. To the Japanese, the surrender of a base so close to the heart of the empire would seriously compromise the ability of their armed forces to defend the ... more »
Oktoberfest Rio 2019’s Second and Final Weekend Starts This Friday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Palco Brasil (Brazil Stage), this Friday, October 25th, Fernanda Abreu, Frejat and Bikini Cavadão will liven up the evening. On Saturday, October 26th, Leoni, Leo Jaime, and Blitz will take to the stage. Finally, on Sunday, October 27th, closing the festival, CPM 22, Raimundos and Plebe Rude will be […] The post Oktoberfest Rio 2019’s Second and Final Weekend Starts This Friday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentines and Uruguayans to Vote on Sunday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, October 24th, was the last day of the electoral campaign in both countries. The polls predict a first-round victory for the slate with Alberto Fernandez and Cristina Kirchner in Argentina. Results in the presidential election in Uruguay, on the other hand, are expected to be inconclusive, and require a […] The post Argentines and Uruguayans to Vote on Sunday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chile Calls on Armed Forces Reserves to Contain Demonstrations
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The decree authorizing the summoning of reserves was published last Wednesday, October 23rd, by Miguel Crispi, a deputy from the opposition party Frente Amplio (Broad Front), in his Twitter account. The Minister of the Interior, Andrés Chadwick, confirmed the accuracy of the document. For Crispi, the document is alarming and […] The post Chile Calls on Armed Forces Reserves to Contain Demonstrations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Rio Deputies Give Testimony on the Murder of Marielle Franco
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deputy Antonio Ricardo, director of the General Department of Homicide and Personal Protection of Rio de Janeiro, said the interrogations have to do with a potential political motivation behind Marielle's death. Domingos Brazão, a former deputy and counselor removed from the State Court of Auditors (TCE), may be summoned to […] The post Former Rio Deputies Give Testimony on the Murder of Marielle Franco appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Suspends Judgment on Imprisonment After Second Instance Conviction
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Ricardo Lewandowski voted yesterday, October 24th, against the validity of the provisional execution of criminal convictions, known as second instance imprisonment. After four trial sessions and with the Justice's vote, the score was 4 to 3 in favor of the measure. Following Lewandowski's vote, the […] The post Brazil’s Supreme Court Suspends Judgment on Imprisonment After Second Instance Conviction appeared first on The Rio Times.
PSOL Wants Annulment of Decree Creating Citizen’s Database in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Legislative Decree Project (PDL) from the PSOL (Socialism and Freedom Party) in the Chamber of Deputies calls for its annulment. Submitted on Tuesday, October 22nd, the PDL 675/2019 proposes to overturn the effects of decree 10,046/2019, signed by President Jair Bolsonaro. The government's text establishes rules for the sharing […] The post PSOL Wants Annulment of Decree Creating Citizen’s Database in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Spending Abroad Climbs to US$1.3 Billion, says Central Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This was the highest figure for the month since September 2017, when it stood at US$1.716 billion. In September 2018, spending totaled US$1.189 billion. The data were released yesterday, October 24th, in Brasília, by the Central Bank (BC). According to the head of the Central Bank's Statistics Department, Fernando Rocha, […] The post Brazilian Spending Abroad Climbs to US$1.3 Billion, says Central Bank appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil to Waive Visa Requirements for Chinese Visitors to Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday, October 24th, that he would exempt the Chinese from visa requirements to enter Brazil for tourism or business. At first, there will be no reciprocity. The measure has already been announced to the United States, Japan, and Canada. The next country should be India. […] The post Brazil to Waive Visa Requirements for Chinese Visitors to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uber Will Enable Female Drivers to run Trips Exclusively With Female Passengers in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uber announced on Thursday, October 24th, the program "Elas na Direção" ("They [female] are Driving"), which will enable female drivers to select trips exclusively for female passengers. The program is effective from the first week of November in three cities: Campinas, Curitiba, and Fortaleza. The initiative will be expanded to […] The post Uber Will Enable Female Drivers to run Trips Exclusively With Female Passengers in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
GORILLA RADIO — THE SYRIAN TUG OF WAR IS STILL WAR AGAINST SYRIA, AND RUSSIANS TRUST THE ARMY MORE THAN PRESIDENT PUTIN TO WAGE IT
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with It doesn’t suit any of the sides in the US presidential campaign to acknowledge that the terms President Vladimir Putin agreed this week for the Turkish invasion and occupation of northern Syria to become permanent are not those which Russia’s Defence Ministry, General Staff, Foreign Ministry and Foreign Intelligence Service […]
The New Child Abuse in declining Christian America
Jeff Younger said his son is happy being a boy and doesn’t want to be a girl. Pediatrician mother, Anne Georgulas, as well as counselors and therapists who testified on her behalf, told the court that the 7-year-old is transgender and had expressed to each of them his desire to be a girl. More The post The New Child Abuse in declining Christian America appeared first on The Duran.
How the Deep State Overthrew the Last Nationalist Government of Canada… in 1963!
The reason for this coup d’état in 1963 (not coincidentally, the same year America’s last great nationalist leader was assassinated) had a lot to do with the Northern Vision and National Development Policy of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker. More The post How the Deep State Overthrew the Last Nationalist Government of Canada… in 1963! appeared first on The Duran.
The Famous Baseball-Watching Equality-Equity Graphic, Scrutinized
Turning to a classic policy debate: equality versus equity.
Two arrested in relation to missing man cold case
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Two men are arrested over the disappearance and suspected murder of a New South Wales man who has been missing for almost a decade.
Visiting professor resigns from Murdoch university over Four Corners whistleblower case
A visiting professor dramatically severs ties with Murdoch University over concerns about the university's legal action against a whistleblower who spoke out on the ABC's Four Corners about the recruitment of international students.
Breeding colony a no-show for the first time in living memory
Usually by this time of year, there'd be 40,000 mutton birds on south-west Victoria's Griffiths Island. So far, fewer than 100 of the birds have arrived from their 15,000km journey from the northern hemisphere.
Pilots still exhilarated 50 years after first flight
Pilots are still hungry for the thrill of flying a Grumman Tracker more than 30 years after they last launched it off the back of an aircraft carrier.
Angus Taylor to apologise to Sydney's Lord Mayor for 'not clarifying' figures
The Federal Energy Minister says he will apologise to Sydney's Lord Mayor for "not clarifying" figures he used to criticise her over the council's travel costs.
Climbing Uluru is now a 'serious offence' as closure kicks in
Nearly 34 years to the day since Uluru was handed back to the Anangu traditional owners, their wishes will now be enforced by law, and anyone caught ascending the culturally significant site will face thousands in fines.
Farmers risk losing key markets because of controversial weedkiller, Minister says
Alannah MacTiernan says farmers risk losing access to foreign markets because of their reliance on glyphosate, but her remarks draw criticism from farming groups that say the herbicide is a linchpin of the industry.
US sends more troops to north-eastern Syria to protect oil fields from Islamic State, Kurds pull out
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The United States has vowed not to give up positions around oil fields in northern Syria, with the Pentagon saying that holding them is key to denying Islamic State vital revenue streams, especially after Kurdish forces moved out.
Michael McIntyre ticket scalping highlights need for onselling crackdown
Ticket scalpers who targeted British comedian Michael McIntyre's Adelaide show earlier this year have been fined, but there are calls for a stronger crackdown on the practice — including prosecution.
Concerns for welfare of Thai royal consort swirl after demotion
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A prominent critic of the Thai monarchy voices concerns for the wellbeing of the recently demoted royal consort, who was described in a palace statement this week as "scheming" and "ungrateful".
Tranquility As Defined by Sir Albert Holmes
*Indeed, this is true. The outer community is nothing more than a reflection of the inner landscape of Man.* *Mike* *To see more of the good Sir's work, please click on the link provided below:* *Sir Albert Holmes*
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24th October 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Study Attacks Peterson, Shapiro, Rubin As ‘Fringe’ Political Creators
By Corinne Weaver ~ Yet another social media study, this time from Penn State University, characterizes a group of YouTube creators as a threat. The study, “A Supply and Demand Framework for YouTube Politics,” offers a new way to look at the “alternative media” found on YouTube. By analyzing the “Alternative Influence Network” set out […]
World’s Largest Ice Sheet Growing
By Craig Rucker ~ The West Antarctic ice sheet, the biggest mass of ice in the world, has been growing since the end of the nineteenth century. Marc Morano featured a post about a fascinating Chinese study from Dr. Patrick Michaels at the website of CFACT’s friend and ally the Competitive Enterprise Institute. The forthcoming […]
Woke Math Aims To Teach Seattle Kids That ‘Western’ Math Is Racist
By Jarrett Stepman ~ The culture war is coming for you, whether you like it or not. It’s no secret that American history is under attack. The ethos of leftist historian Howard Zinn has made inroads into classrooms across the country, as I explain in my book “The War on History: The Conspiracy to Rewrite […]
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