Sunday, October 06, 2019

6 October - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10 pm MDT

If Conviction Comes Down To Marco Rubio Or Pat Toomey Proving They Have A Spine...

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
*Spineless-- The GOP by Nancy Ohanian* *"Look, nothing is going gently into the night at the end of this drama, no matter who wins. Nixon was a reflection of Nixon. Watergate was not about the country. It was, above all, about Nixon. The Trump story is all tied up with the country itself. I felt even before this started that we are in a cold civil war. And Trump has brought the cold civil war to the point of near ignition."* -Carl Bernstein Friday night, on CNN, one of the cast fromTrump's reality show-- Anthony Scaramucci-- said, flatly, "The American president is a traitor to th... more »

DEMS & their media puppets, having hard time keeping Ukraine hoax believable (Video)

Alex Christoforou at The Duran - 16 hours ago
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 328. The post DEMS & their media puppets, having hard time keeping Ukraine hoax believable (Video) appeared first on The Duran.

Polar bears are doing just fine, thank you…

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 16 hours ago
“The Polar Bear Catastrophe That Never Happened explains why the catastrophic decline in polar bear numbers we were promised in 2007 failed to materialize. It’s the story of how and why the polar bear came to be considered ‘Threatened’ with … Continue reading →

John Simpson's Sunday Sermon

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
Britain is entering the most important and possibly dangerous period in its national life since 1940. Our constitution, our economic well-being, the entire future of our children, are all at stake. Our politicians need to think very carefully what they do & say. — John Simpson (@JohnSimpsonNews) October 6, 2019

State of emergency declared in Ecuador amid mass protests

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
Thousands mobilized today across Ecuador in rejection of the new set of neoliberal economic measures announced by Lenin Moreno on Tuesday, 277 were detained

People’s insurrection against government continues in Haiti

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
Amid a fuel shortage crisis and continuing corruption allegations, the popular classes in Haiti have been on the streets daily to demand the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse

October Open Thread

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
"Oh, Lord Hall, I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it?" - Naga, from *Naga of Green Gables* Indeed, though I could do with fewer blustery showers at the moment. Thank you for your continued support and comments.

Ginger Baker, Cream's volatile drummer, dies at 80

Just In - 16 hours ago
One of the world's most admired and feared drummers who played in Eric Clapton's 1960s rock supergroup Cream has died, his family has confirmed.

Roosters sneak past Raiders to win successive premierships in controversial fashion

Jon Healy at Just In - 16 hours ago
Some dubious refereeing decisions steal some of the spotlight from the Roosters' remarkable feat of becoming the first team since 1993 to win back-to-back NRL premierships.

John Millman dispatched by ruthless Novak Djokovic at Japan Open

Just In - 16 hours ago
Novak Djokovic has raced past Australian John Millman to claim the Japan Open with a straight sets victory in little over an hour.

October 8th-13th Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Check out the events currently scheduled at the CCJF — Centro Cultural Justiça Federal (Federal Justice Cultural Center) in downtown Rio de Janeiro for the week of October 8th until 13th. CINEMA Classics and Successes of the Cinema / Film Club The CCJF film club chooses to show films that […] The post October 8th-13th Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.

Uruguay is Least Impoverished Latin American Country; Brazil Has Greatest Number of Poor People

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The main regional leaders seek to develop a common agenda that analyses the phenomena restricting the access of a significant part of the population to the effective enjoyment of their rights and well-being and breeding inequality, hindering progress towards inclusive social development. This was the aim of the Third Meeting […] The post Uruguay is Least Impoverished Latin American Country; Brazil Has Greatest Number of Poor People appeared first on The Rio Times.

Huw know who

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
Huw standing out The press review on this morning's *Andrew Marr *programme discussed an *Observer *report on the ongoing controversy in Wales over what to call the Welsh assembly. Those inclined to the nationalist side of the debate favour using only the Welsh word 'Senedd' - pronounced 'Seneth', as the Plaid Cymru leader told Andrew Marr this morning after he'd pronounced it phonetically - while those of the other persuasion prefer the bilingual option of 'Senedd/Welsh Parliament' (a position being campaigned for by former Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones). Andrew pointed ou... more »

Best Monsoon For Years In India

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood All India Rainfall 2019 http://mol.tropmet.res.in/all-india-daily-rainfall/ India’s monsoon season has now officially ended, with rainfall totals 10% above normal. This has counteracted a run of below average years, largely El Nino related. Long term trends however show that runs of drought years such as this one are perfectly usual. Also […]

Stargazers Set for Spectacular OUTBURST Draconid Meteor Shower

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
Stargazers Set for Spectacular OUTBURST Draconid Meteor Shower by https://www.rt.com/ 5 Oct 2019 The Draconid meteor shower is set to peak in the coming days and Earth’s path through space means stargazers are about to witness some spectacular pyrotechnics. Here’s everything you need to know about the stunning phenomenon. – The dazzling light show will …

Tom Horn: Trump, the Vatican and the Secret 3rd Temple Agenda

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
Prophecy Watchers 20 Sept 2019 It’s the most hotly contested place in the world—Mt Zion in Jerusalem. We trace it’s roots all the way back to the days of Abraham and Isaac, when God told Abraham to sacrifice his only son, a foreshadowing of the life of Christ. Scripture tells us that Jerusalem will become …

WATCH Hong Kong Protesters Beat & Set Fire to ‘Off-Duty Cop’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
WATCH Hong Kong Protesters Beat & Set Fire to ‘Off-Duty Cop’ by https://www.rt.com/ A camera has captured the dramatic moment when a man – reportedly an off-duty police officer – was dragged away from his car and firebombed by rioters amid violent clashes in Hong Kong. – Footage shared by Xinhua news agency shows masked …

Links 10/6/19

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Greenpeace Report: How Companies Still Have it Wrong on Plastic Pollution “Solutions”

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Greenpeace publishes report on woeful state of plastic pollution “solutions”.

Clothed In The Image

Fr. Stephen FREEMAN at OrientalReview.org - 17 hours ago
Begging my readers’ patience, I will take a small anthropology tour through our culture. What I want to draw our attention to is the place of the image. We are not only fascinated with looking at images, we place them on our bodies as well: t-shirts, tattoos, hats, shoes, pants […]

Kel-Tec's PMR-30: The Gun That Has No Point?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * Or does it? Read and decide. The PMR-30 is one of Kel-Tec’s newer guns. A 30-round single action only pistol chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, the pistol is meant to shoot fast and flat. It’s an eye-catching design, with Kel-Tec’s signature molded plastic externals, high-visibility sights, and a fairly steep grip. But it begs the question…what exactly is the point of the PMR-30? Kel-Tec’s site lists “firepower” as a key selling point of the PMR-30, calling it perfect for “backpacking, camping, and range day plinking” While the PMR-30 could ... more »

This Russian Aircraft Carrier Was Built to Kill Other Aircraft Carriers

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And much more. *Key Point:* An ambitious, but not very useful, ship. At the tail end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union produced a number of unique aircraft carriers. Known as the Kiev class, the carriers were the Soviets’ initial foray into the world of fixed wing naval aviation, and the only Soviet carriers to become fully operational. The story of the Kiev carriers is also the story of a land power forging a path to become a naval power, seeking to realize a fleet that could challenge the mighty U.S. Navy. The Kiev-class aircraft carriers had thei... more »

These 10 Guns Are Perfect For Protecting Your Family and Home

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * Read on. *Key point:* Words are one thing, testing these guns out is another. If you’re looking for an *effective home-defense weapon*, handguns are one of the most popular choices. *Why do so many people go with the handgun, especially when there are far more powerful guns available?* Their compact size makes it easy to store a handgun right next to your bed in a handgun safe specifically designed for getting your gun quickly in life or death situations. That size also helps if you’re in tight quarters, such as a hallway or stairwell. While ri... more »

Here's Why a War with Iran Would Be a Huge Mistake

Doug Bandow at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-PBEAHUOQQBR.html] The biggest. *Key Point*: Another major land war would be a strategic blunder on a scale worse than Iraq. Sixteen years ago, the George W. Bush administration manipulated intelligence to scare the public into backing an aggressive war against Iraq. The smoking gun mushroom clouds that National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice warned against didn’t exist, but the invasion long desired by neoconservatives and other hawks proceeded. Liberated Iraqis rejected U.S. plans to crea... more »

Israel Has Its Very Own Version of the F-15 Strike Eagle

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Could it be better than America's own F-15s? One of the fighter jets most associated with Israel is the F-15 Eagle. The first F-15 touched down in Israel in 1976 and the jet has served continuously—and without defeat—since. In 1998, the Israeli Air Force introduced a new version of the jet, one designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The Ra’am (Thunder) serves as the long-range striking arm of the Israeli Air Force, complementing the new F-35I Adir fighter to ensure Israeli air superiority now and into the foreseeable future. The... more »

The Witch of Chappaqua Again Walks Among Us, and She's as Spooky as Ever.

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 18 hours ago
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WATCH: Udo Ulfkotte – Bought Journalists

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
In 2014, the German journalist and writer Udo Ulfkotte published a book that created a big stir, describing how the journalistic profession is thoroughly corrupt and infiltrated by intelligence services.

CJ Hopkins: Trumpenstein Must Be Destroyed!

UNZ at The Duran - 18 hours ago
The liberal mob was standing around with their torches and pitchforks in a state of shock. Doctor Mueller, the “monster hunter,” had let Trumpenstein slip through his fingers. The post CJ Hopkins: Trumpenstein Must Be Destroyed! appeared first on The Duran.

"These are not the views of the BBC"

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 18 hours ago
So what's John Sweeney up to these days, now that (like John Humphrys) he's free of the BBC? Well, THIS: Tommy Robinson makes out that he's a Great British patriot. But look at what he said in Bavaria. Here's a one minute film entitled "Tommy Robinson and the Adolf Hitler Appreciation Society". Watch it. https://t.co/il1UbEAvTL pic.twitter.com/qtxc44THzM — John Sweeney (@johnsweeneyroar) October 5, 2019 In the video, "Tommy Robinson and the Adolf Hitler Appreciation Society", John Sweeney calls Tommy Robinson a "Nazi c**t" and shows him speaking to an audience in Bavaria, clip... more »

Sunday Sermonette

LL at Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
*She's Back* I harbored a secret fear that Hillary Clinton would sink to the bottom of her bottle of gin sort of like Jeb! Bush did. But that didn't happen. Blogging is not quite the same thing without the presence of the crone and the hoard of adoring flying monkeys that attends her. Yes, the dream that she'd attach herself to Bernie Sanders is just that - a blogging dream - and endlessly shoveling coal in the pit of hell for Bernie as he shuffles off his mortal coil. The progs and the filthy denizens of the DC swamp had such splendid plans for a Clinton presidency. Insurance pol... more »

Videobrasil Biennial in São Paulo Presents Works by 55 artists From 28 Nations

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There are 60 works by 55 artists from 28 nations. This year, the exhibition's theme is "Imagined Communities", the same title as the historian Benedict Anderson's book on nationalism. The aim is to reflect on community organizations beyond the States, such as traditional groups, refugees and utopian possibilities. "It responds […] The post Videobrasil Biennial in São Paulo Presents Works by 55 artists From 28 Nations appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rock in Rio: Labor Inspection Finds Workers Sleeping Under Sunset Stage

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An inspection of the Regional Superintendence of Labor in Rio de Janeiro found workers sleeping under the Sunset stage of Rock in Rio this Saturday morning, October 5th. Entreartes' employees work carrying equipment and musical instruments from the event's attractions. On Friday, inspectors had already found irregularities in the control […] The post Rock in Rio: Labor Inspection Finds Workers Sleeping Under Sunset Stage appeared first on The Rio Times.

Pensioner Dies After Being Shot by Stray Bullet in Niterói

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A 71-year-old pensioner was shot dead by a stray bullet in the Fonseca neighborhood of Niterói (Rio Metropolitan Region) on Friday morning, October 4th. The State Police was exchanging shots with criminals in the Santo Cristo favela, close to the elderly man's place of residence. By Friday night, the shot's […] The post Pensioner Dies After Being Shot by Stray Bullet in Niterói appeared first on The Rio Times.

Snubbed Two Years ago, Anitta is International Star at Rock in Rio

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Anitta had already shown what she is capable of with an impeccable show a little over a year ago, at Rock in Rio Lisboa. In the festival's Portuguese version, the Brazilian charmed the Europeans with whimsical outfits (she even paid tribute to Carmen Miranda) and a repertoire ranging from MPB […] The post Snubbed Two Years ago, Anitta is International Star at Rock in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.

Instant Payments Could Boost Bank Revenues by US$500 Billion Worldwide

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In this scenario, banks investing in technological innovation can increase payment revenues by US$500 billion by 2025. This is the finding of a report by Accenture, based on a survey of 240 payment executives from banks in 22 countries, including Brazil. On the other hand, banks that fail to implement […] The post Instant Payments Could Boost Bank Revenues by US$500 Billion Worldwide appeared first on The Rio Times.

Boat Accident Leaves Seven Injured in Rio de Janeiro

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the Brazilian Navy, the trawler Mestre Zeus and the speedboat Biel e Gui crashed into the Itacuruçá Channel, in the municipality of Mangaratiba. According to a note published by the agency, as soon as the accident was reported, the Itacuruçá Port Authority sent a search and rescue team […] The post Boat Accident Leaves Seven Injured in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.

Odebrecht Speeds up Negotiations With Creditors to Close Reorganization

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amidst the judicial attack by Caixa, which this week filed for Odebrecht's bankruptcy, the group from Bahia has intensified negotiations with creditors in an attempt to close the judicial reorganization plan. The talks mainly focus on the sale . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Odebrecht Speeds up Negotiations With Creditors to Close Reorganization appeared first on The Rio Times.

Smoking Gun Of Fraud In USHCN Adjustments

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 19 hours ago
Texas had their longest heatwave at Encinal in 1921, with 157 consecutive days above 90F from May 8 to October 11, 1921. The NOAA USHCN thermometer data for Texas shows 1921 as the hottest year, with Texas cooling since 1895. … Continue reading →

Naked Capitalism: Where to Go for Independent, Hard-Hitting Content

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Help keep this vibrant community alive, by contributing funds so Naked Capitalism can continue to produce independent, hard-hitting content.

Aussie woodchip industry suffers in US-China trade war

Daniel Mercer And Mark Bennett at Just In - 19 hours ago
Australia's $1.4-billion plantation woodchip industry is dragged into the US-China trade war, with a number of shipments to the Asian economic powerhouse cancelled in the fallout from the dispute.

Violent brawl sees teen hospitalised after horror week of youth crime in NT

Matt Garrick at Just In - 19 hours ago
A 17-year-old boy is in hospital after a brawl between two packs of youths in Palmerston — just days after a 13-year-old was stabbed in the area.

Last-gasp NRL grand final try sees Roosters go back to back, as it happened

Jon Healy And Dan Colasimone at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Sydney Roosters are the first team to win consecutive NRL premierships since 1993, beating the Canberra Raiders 14-8 in a gripping grand final. Follow all the action in our live blog.

'Any change from what it is now would be worth it': Thousands march for Scottish independence

Just In - 19 hours ago
Kilt-clad and bagpipe-wielding Scots take to Edinburgh's Royal Mile to march for Scottish independence, with calls intensifying for a fresh vote on the country breaking away from the United Kingdom.

Queenslanders urged to stay vigilant as heatwave brings severe fire danger to state's south

Lexy Hamilton-Smith at Just In - 19 hours ago
A wave of dangerous severe fire weather is about to hit southern Queensland with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting heatwave conditions as temperatures soar up to 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the state.

Fire destroys historic railway carriage ahead of Canberra museum reopening

Penny Travers at Just In - 19 hours ago
A historic train carriage is destroyed in a suspicious fire at the Canberra Railway Museum, just hours before its reopening. The 1930s passenger carriage was gutted in the blaze and two adjacent cars were also damaged.

'The Last Stylebender' wins: Israel Adesanya takes Robert Whittaker's crown at UFC 243

Just In - 19 hours ago
Australia's first UFC world champion, Robert Whittaker, is dethroned by New Zealand fighter Israel Adesanya in front of a huge crowd in Melbourne.

...from the other side

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
Andrew preview Let the Sunday morning madness begin.... Following Andrew Marr's preview of his programme today on BBC Breakfast this morning, the tweets began: - OMG! Andrew Marr on *BBC Breakfast *just said he'll be interviewing Shami Chakrabarti on the *Marr Show* today & already showed bias by accusing her of wanting to "frustrate Boris"!! She's trying to "protect people" from a damaging No Deal which he'd inflict! Disgraceful! This is propaganda by Marr! - #marr unbelievable! Sunday 7:30am and already branding Shami Chakrabarti "plotter" for trying to "f... more »

Fact: America Is Slowly Losing Its Military Edge Over the World

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * And we should not be terrified. Here's why. *Key point: *The U.S. military's advantages may only be large, rather than overwhelming... Last week, Air Force General Frank Gorenc argued that the airpower advantage the United States has enjoyed over Russia and China is shrinking. This warning comes as part of a deluge of commentary on the waning international position of the United States. The U.S. military, it would seem, is at risk of no longer being able to go where it wants, and do what it wants to whomever it wants. Diplomatically, the United Stat... more »

Why If Nixon Never Went to China?

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* What if? What if Nixon had never gone to China? China’s shift of weight towards the United States had major international implications. It heightened Soviet military vulnerability, while also providing what would become an engine of global economic growth. Within China, the pivot opened space for major domestic economic reform, although the Chinese Communist Party would not take advantage of this for several years. We think of China’s shift as an inevitability—the consequence of timeless currents associated with the balance of power. But in fact... more »

Taiwan Beware: China Now Has Russia's Su-35 Fighter Jet

TNI Staff at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Bad news. *Key point:* The Su-35 is an advanced and important piece of hardware that Taiwan would be hard-pressed to counter. 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 Sea. “The Su-35 is a multi-purpose fighter jet capable of air combat and precision strike against land and sur... more »

US House Chairs Subpoena White House: “The President Has Chosen The Path of Defiance, Obstruction, & Cover-Up”

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 20 hours ago
“The President has chosen the path of defiance, obstruction, and cover-up… During a press conference on Wednesday, President Trump was … Continue reading →

Thousands in the Pakistan Part of Kashmir March Against India’s Crackdown in Kashmir; India Refused US Senator Van Hollen Permission to Visit Kashmir

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 20 hours ago
“U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived in Pakistan after visiting India, where he was refused permission to personally visit Kashmir … Continue reading →

Hearing on Corruption Charges for Israeli PM Netanyahu

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 20 hours ago
Trump-Netanyahu: Friends for decades; Two peas in a pod. Currently it is day 3 of the 4 day hearing. “Hearing … Continue reading →

Will the Fracking Revolution Peak Before Ever Making Money?

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Latest installment in Justin Mikulka's excellent DeSmogBlog series on fracking follies.

The Bidens: "Stone Cold Crooked"

Francis Menton at Manhattan Contrarian - 20 hours ago
* The phrase “stone cold crooked” was used on October 2 by President Trump to describe Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Watch the YouTube video here. * Meanwhile, in the Democratic-side press, almost all have been standing up for Joe Biden in the face of large profit-making ventures of his son and brother in countries where Biden as Vice President led U.S. diplomacy. Specifically as to Ukraine, the New York Times on October 5 called President Trump’s charges as to Biden’s misconduct “unfounded” and “wild.” * So which is it: Are Biden and his family “stone cold crooked,” or are such cha... more »

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