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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Just like Donnie Mental Case, Al Capone, his family, and his associates constantly whined about law enforcement spies and a bias from the FBI and the IRS. It was his excuse for much of the abuse he saw directed his way. Also, like Trump, Capone was one of the most lawless individuals this country has ever had to suffer. Fortunately, he didn't personally go into politics. He just bought politicians with mobster money, American and Sicilian mob money, not Russian. Through the lens of today's world, it's easy to see that if Capone had run for national office, he would have ... more »
The US-NATO-Israel Sponsored Al Qaeda Insurgency in Syria. Who Was Behind the 2011 “Protest Movement”?
The US-NATO-Israel Sponsored Al Qaeda Insurgency in Syria. Who Was Behind the 2011 “Protest Movement”? by Prof Michel Chossudovsky, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ It Started in Daraa on March 17, 2011 Author’s note Almost nine years since the beginning of the war on Syria in March 2011, so-called progressives have supported the so-called opposition, which is largely made …
Package Provides Cutting Fuel Costs to Lower Airline Tickets
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government plans a package of measures to reduce the price of aviation kerosene by 2020. The goal is to cut the cost by up to 20 percent to attract new businesses, increase competition, and, as a result, lower airfare prices. One of the proposals under study is to end […] The post Package Provides Cutting Fuel Costs to Lower Airline Tickets appeared first on The Rio Times.
Qatar Confirms Almost 10,000 Flamengo Fans for Semifinal against Al Hilal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A red-and-black-shirt invading force? The Government of Qatar announced this Saturday that 8,750 Brazilians have already registered to attend the Teams World Cup, while Flamengo conducted its first training session in the country. However, the number is only for fans flying from Brazil using airlines and hotels booked until Tuesday, […] The post Qatar Confirms Almost 10,000 Flamengo Fans for Semifinal against Al Hilal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Pass First Hurdle for Depression Treatment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A drug used at parties is showing evidence of legitimacy: hallucinogenic mushrooms have overcome the first obstacle to conducting the tests needed before the drug can be used as treatment against depression. Psilocybin, the active ingredient in mushrooms, was considered safe and well-tolerated when administered to healthy volunteers, in a […] The post Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Pass First Hurdle for Depression Treatment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysts see Profit for Brazil With US-China Agreement
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Global economic growth and the advance of international trade could more than offset Brazil's losses in the agricultural sector after the agreement between the United States and China. According to economists, with a stronger world economy, there is a positive perspective in relation to metal commodities, such as iron ore, […] The post Analysts see Profit for Brazil With US-China Agreement appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rugby league player avoids jail for on-field attack after court finds victim provoked him with a punch and 'black dog' slur
A Fijian rugby league player who broke an opponent's jaw will not go to jail after a court accepts "reprehensible" acts of provocation had occurred before the assault.
Man charged with murder after body found in house after fire
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A 29-year-old man is charged with murder and serious animal cruelty after the body of a 63-year-old man and a dog are found inside a fire-damaged house at Toowoomba on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Water restrictions, financial fears as early algal bloom hits the Mallee
A blue-green algae bloom in the Murray River has sparked a red alert in the Mildura area. But while residents have been given the all-clear to drink water again, the timing of the outbreak has caused serious concern.
Hundreds join class action against two people over devastating Dunalley blaze
A total of 443 plaintiffs name two people in court documents for a fire they claim sparked the 2013 Dunalley firestorm that destroyed 93 homes and 186 buildings including the school and caused other losses.
Outback governess jobs hard to fill, leaving outback parents worried
Finding a governess to spend a year on a remote outback station is difficult for many remote farming families, who need someone with teaching experience to educate their school-aged children.
'Dirty great big freeway' nominated for heritage protection over 'cultural' value to Victoria
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Traffic snarls on the Eastern Freeway frequently draw the ire of motorists, but the road also is historically and culturally significant and should be protected, according to the Heritage Council of Victoria.
As a 'ferocious' bushfire reached his farm, 12-year-old Lucas grabbed his dog and drove to safety
The father of a 12-year-old boy who was rescued while driving to escape a bushfire in a Wheatbelt town north-east of Perth says he is proud and relieved to be reunited with his son.
Business severs link with woman who tried to pull Aboriginal flag from neighbour's home
Traditional owners in Victoria's north-west say they hope national attention directed towards a video of a racist rant during a dispute between neighbours will become a catalyst for a better understanding of the racism faced by Aboriginal people.
Appeal lodged against acquittal of Adelaide woman cleared of being an IS member
A South Australian woman who was cleared of being a member of the Islamic State terrorism group after she spent two-and-a-half years behind bars is facing the prospect of having her acquittal overturned.
Tasmanian farmer says power prices to blame for missing finger
Tasmanian farmers say power prices in the state leave them little choice but to water at night, leading to dangerous working conditions.
Council credit card spending added up to maladministration, ombudsman finds
South Australia's ombudsman finds a loose credit card spending policy at the state's largest council led to maladministration in public administration through "substantial mismanagement of public resources".
Former aged care home director jailed for defrauding residents
Gela Newitt is jailed for ten months for defrauding the residents of the Mentone Gardens Supportive Care Home in Melbourne's south-east. She pleaded guilty to using money from the residents' deposits to keep the business afloat.
Former concreter becomes first Australian-born UFC champion
Alex Volkanovski has come a long way, from Shellharbour concreter and budding rugby league player to Australia's second UFC world champion.
Turkey's Navy Forces Israeli Research Vessel To Leave Eastern Cyprus
Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz is pictured in the eastern Mediterranean See off Cyprus. (photo credit: REUTERS) *Times of Israel:** Turkish ships said to force Israeli research vessel out of Cypriot waters* *According to TV report, Turkish navy intercepts Israeli boat, orders it to leave; Turkey’s recent maritime deal with Libya has fueled regional tensions over drilling rights* Turkish navy ships intercepted an Israeli research ship in Cypriot waters two weeks ago and drove it away, Channel 13 news reported Saturday, quoting senior Israeli officials. The ship Bat Galim, of the Is... more »
Don’t Blame Corbyn or Brexit: Labour Failed To Rage Against the Hated Political System
A take on why Labour failed.
Afghanistan: Graveyard Of Empires
The last week, the venerable Washington Post newspaper revealed a bombshell, 2,000 page, secret Pentagon report detailing the astounding failure of US war strategy in Afghanistan, America’s longest war. Americans have been fed a steady stream of lies about the Afghan War, concluded the Post. So asserted this writer in […]
String lamppost principle: rank above 22 is forbidden
The first hep-th paper today (posted at 19:00:03 UTC) is the result Four Dimensional \(\NNN=4\) SYM and the Swampland by Cumrun Vafa and Houri-Christina Tarazi (Harvard) and Hee-Cheol Kim (Pohang, Korea). Note that there are no European surnames here – and in much of interesting research. The general principle promoted by this paper is the "string lamppost principle" or SLP. That's simply the statement that the string landscape – the set of vacua and their excitations constructed by all the well-known string methods – enumerate all consistent situations and theories in quantum gravi... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 15th December 2019 – Plus Weekly Update
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 […]
With Media-Critical ‘Jewell,’ NYTimes Suddenly Can’t Handle Hollywood Fictionalizing
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times reporter Marc Tracy made the front of Friday’s Business section with a story on press outrage over the treatment of late Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Kathy Scruggs, in Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, about the notorious Olympic bombing case. The paper’s Facebook link to the story, headlined “Sex-for-Scoop […]
The EU’s Green Misdeal
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ In poker if you are dealt a hand with a card missing that is a misdeal and the dealer must shuffle the deck and start again. The EU’s so-called Green Deal is just like that. What is missing is any hint of a plan. The proponents of this planless nonsense […]
British Working Class Heroes
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ The Wall Street Journal says that working class voters: . . . recoiled from the anti-Semitism that infected Labour on Mr. Corbyn’s watch. His left-wing hostility to Zionism bled into sympathy for anti-Israel terrorist groups, and examples of anti-Semitism among Labour members have skyrocketed while Labour leaders stalled investigations and […]
US Congress: Leader of Senate Democrats Requests Testimony from Four Key Witnesses in Impeachment Trial
US Senate Democrat Leader Schumer: “LEADER SCHUMER, IN LETTER TO LEADER MCCONNELL, PUTS FORWARD STRUCTURE FOR A FAIR AND HONEST … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
The Democratic-controlled House plans to vote Wednesday on two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Democrats expect support for impeachment from all but a few of their members; no Republicans are expected to join them. https://t.co/UgiLyhsRo3 — The Associated Press (@AP) December 15, 2019 Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest https://t.co/rSO1uuIeGz pic.twitter.com/kl9uY80CF0 — Reuters (@Reuters) December 16, 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act: Riots erupt in Delhi https://t.co/vRRuKJyTsh — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 15, 2019 Chin... more »
Vote for the Bird Patient of the Year 2019
This year at International Bird Rescue, we have cared for over 3,400 birds and counting! We have selected five of our favorite patients from 2019, but we need your help to decide which will be Patient of the Year! Take a look at their stories below, and then click the vote button to let us […]
December 16th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1061
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday December 16th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Top U.S. Defense Officials Are Ignoring The Bombshell Revelatins Of The 'Afghanistan Papers'
Brigadier General Larry Nicholson addressed Marines before they conducted a helicopter assault into Marja, a Taliban stronghold in Helmand Province. Tyler Hicks/The New York Times *The Hill: **Pentagon brushes aside bombshell 'Afghanistan Papers'* Top Defense Department officials have largely brushed aside questions surrounding reports that U.S. officials lied about progress in the 18-year Afghanistan war, with experts saying it's unlikely the documents will change the administration's approach to the long-running conflict. The bombshell reports, which were released the same week th... more »
The Changing Chaldean Community of Detroit
Assyrian International News Agency - 23 hours ago
The Chaldean community in metro Detroit has grown into the largest outside of Iraq, its war-torn native land from where hundreds of thousands have fled since the early 2000s.
Inside the Museum Destroyed and Looted By ISIS Jihadis
Assyrian International News Agency - 23 hours ago
Tunnels to Mosul's secret palace revealed: Hidden passages to 2,600-year-old shrine are found buried under the ruins of an 'idolatrous' mosque blown up by ISIS as images also emerge of wrecked museum US-backed Iraqi forces have discovered a secret network of tunnels dug by ISIS under Mosul's ancient Mosque of Jonah in a bid to preserve artefacts f
Quote of the Day
Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel. ~John Quinton~
Picture Of The Day
An Iraqi demonstrator carries molotov cocktails during ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Editor's Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
Faces of Food Safety: Meet Ryan Bradborn of the FSIS
Contributed Ryan Bradburn, an enforcement, investigations and analysis officer (EIAO) in the Springdale district and a 10-year FSIS employee, believes collaboration between the industry and the Agency is important to achieving lasting food safety. As an EIAO, Bradburn sees his role as one of the people who keeps both entities on the same page. He... Continue Reading
STEC climbs into third while Listeria continues to rise in Europe
The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections in Europe jumped last year while the increasing trend of Listeria cases continued, according to an annual report on zoonoses. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) analysis also revealed a slight rise in Salmonella and Campylobacter. For information... Continue Reading
FDA issues warning letters to Friendly’s for ice cream plant and Hill’s Pet Nutrition for Vitamin D
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading
Clinton Prosecutor Doesn't Think Trump is Very Impeachable
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* Here's why. House Democrats, legal analysts, and pundits suggested in recent weeks that President Donald Trump committed various impeachable crimes in his July phone call to Ukraine’s president. But on Tuesday, the charge House Democrats came up with was a broad “abuse of power” claim, alleging that Trump solicited foreign interference in the 2020 election. The second and last charge against the president is “obstruction of Congress,” for not complying with congressional subpoenas in the impeachment probe. “They have passed through treason,... more »
Gowdy on Comey Admitting He Was Wrong: Two Years Too Late
Fox News Former Congressman and Fox News contributor Trey Gowdy and the Wall Street Journal’s Kim Strassel react to Jim Comey’s ‘Fox News Sunday’ interview with Chris Wallace. #FoxNews end
Nolte: Watch Media Serially Lie About Steele Dossier Being ‘Corroborated’
Nolte: Watch Media Serially Lie About Steele Dossier Being ‘Corroborated’ by JOHN NOLTE, https://www.breitbart.com/ This supercut of the establishment media serially lying to the American people with their knowingly false claims about the Steele Dossier having been “corroborated” is, unfortunately, not at all unbelievable. – Good heavens, what a group of pathetic, grasping, unprincipled, unscrupulous, …
‘Journalism is Dying’: US Govt ‘Has Its tentacles’ in Every Part of Media, Reporter Who Quit Over ‘Suppressed’ OPCW Story Warns
‘Journalism is Dying’: US Govt ‘Has Its tentacles’ in Every Part of Media, Reporter Who Quit Over ‘Suppressed’ OPCW Story Warns by https://www.rt.com/ Stories that challenge establishment narratives go unreported because the media has been co-opted by the US government, a former Newsweek reporter has alleged, after his editors blocked him from writing about recent …
Did China’s Largest Silver Derivative Trader Just FAIL?! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota With the first ever DEFAULT by a Chinese State Owned Entity (a huge commodity trader) now in the books HOW MANY silver/gold derivatives are being triggered? Not a good time to be on the other end of Tewoo’s derivative book!! end
LGBT INSANITY: Marvel Introduces Transgender Child Super Hero to Warp Minds of the Youth
LGBT INSANITY: Marvel Introduces Transgender Child Super Hero to Warp Minds of the Youth by https://www.naturalnews.com/Index.html (Natural News) Marvel comics has introduced a 12-year-old transgender superhero named the mighty ‘Rebekah,’ modeled after a real-life transgender child taking on the Trump administration. (Article by Shane Trejo republished from BigLeaguePolitics.com) – Rebekah is being profiled as apart of …
Tom Horn Knows the Real Reason Behind the Creation of Trump’s Space Force
Tom Horn Knows the Real Reason Behind the Creation of Trump’s Space Force by yle Mantyla | December 10, 2019, https://www.rightwingwatch.org/ End Times author and SkyWatch TV CEO Tom Horn appeared on “The Jim Bakker Show” today, where he asserted that President Donald Trump authorized the creation of a “U.S. Space Force” because he knows that the asteroid …
White House To Announce Withdrawal Of About 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan
U.S. troops patrol at an Afghan National Army (ANA) base in Logar province, Afghanistan on Aug. 7, 2018.Omar Sobhani / Reuters file *NBC:* *Trump admin intends to announce withdrawal of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan* *Trump had made clear to his advisers earlier this year that he wanted to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the November 2020 election.* WASHINGTON — The Trump administration intends to announce the drawdown of about 4,000 troops from Afghanistan as early next week, according to three current and former U.S. officials. The withdrawal will leave between 8,00... more »
How Many More Legislatures Will The Democrats Wrest From GOP Control Because Of Trump's Toxicity?
On Friday, the *Washington Post* reported that the DLCC will spend $50 million to flip 7 legislatures: Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa. DLCC president, Jessica Post: "We have a generational opportunity to flip state legislatures from red to blue. We’ve seen this gridlock in Washington, that hopefully will not continue, but if it does... we want progress. We’ve got to see it happen in the states." Since Trump wormed his way into the White House, the Democrats have picked up over 400 seats in state legislatures, winning control of chambers ... more »
Partner pleads not guilty to murdering aspiring dental nurse
Christopher Allen Bell pleads not guilty as he is committed to stand trial for the murder of his partner and aspiring dental nurse Natalina Angok, whose body was found in Melbourne's Chinatown in April.
Bushfire outlook update: Worse on top of bad
We're already dealing with a fire season for the record books, and the latest update of what lies ahead is not letting us off the hook.
Extreme heatwave prompts 'code red' alert for homeless across Adelaide and South Australia
A statewide "code red" alert is issued for the homeless and most vulnerable ahead of a four-day heatwave which is expected to bring extreme temperatures of above 40 degrees Celsius.
Simon Overland says he wasn't told Nicola Gobbo's informing breached legal obligations
Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Simon Overland tells a royal commission he did not know Nicola Gobbo was informing on her clients, in breach of her legal obligations to them, as his investigators never told him.
Woman arrested in $22m public sector corruption scandal tells court she will fight charges
A woman accused of involvement in one of Western Australia's biggest corruption scandals pleads not guilty to the nine corruption charges relating to the theft of $22 million from the WA Department of Communities.
German train company calls out teen climate activist Greta Thunberg over social media post
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Greta Thunberg draws fire for sharing a photo of herself sitting on the floor of an "overcrowded" German train heading home to Sweden — and a response from Deutsche Bahn, which points out that she had a first-class seat.
Travellers to Indonesia warned not to bring back thongs or pork products
Indonesia has become the latest country to confirm an outbreak of the deadly pig disease, African swine fever, that has wiped out more than a quarter of the world's pig population.
Can Boris Johnson say no to a referendum on Scotland?
As the January 31 Brexit deadline draws closer, calls have ramped up for a referendum on whether Scotland should leave the UK. But who decides whether Scotland will get a vote?
'Disappointment' is the word at UN climate talks — and some are blaming Australia
The latest United Nations climate talks have wrapped up in Madrid, with leaders labelling it a 'lost opportunity' — and many are pointing the finger squarely at Australia.
'Concerned about their expensive gardens': Bore water demand surges in affluent city suburbs
Having groundwater on tap will keep your garden green during the drought, but it can also add to the value of a property, according to drillers who say business is booming.
Jacinda Ardern says volcano victims 'forever' part of NZ as country observes minute's silence
New Zealand Police identify another four Australians who died in the White Island volcano eruption, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says all victims are "forever linked" to the country.
Cascading royal-nationalism: Bangkok’s “Volunteer Spirit 904” bootcamps
Around 3,000 public servants have volunteered to attend intensive “boot camps” at a military base in Bangkok. The post Cascading royal-nationalism: Bangkok’s “Volunteer Spirit 904” bootcamps appeared first on New Mandala.
Police And Protesters Clash In Hong Kong
*Reuters*: *Hong Kong mall protests flare with leader Lam in Beijing* HONG KONG (Reuters) - Small groups of protesters gathered in shopping malls across Hong Kong on Sunday amid brief scuffles with riot police as attention turned to an upcoming meeting between Hong Kong’s leader and China’s president. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday and some observers say the visit could yield fresh directives including a possible cabinet reshuffle. Lam, however, appeared to play that down before she left, saying the first task was... more »
Rare Interview – U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer Explains “Phase One” of U.S-China Trade Deal…
USTR Robert Lighthizer made a rare appearance in the media to discuss the “big picture”, and some specifics, around the U.S-China phase-one agreement. Ambassador Lighthizer notes the principle challenge is generating an enforceable set of standards -within a written agreement- … Continue reading →
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow Discusses USMCA and U.S-China “Phase One” Trade Deal…
Interesting: Tuesday budget vote. Wednesday Impeachment vote. Thursday USMCA vote. National Economic Council Chairman Larry Kudlow appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the ratification of the USMCA and the U.S-China “phase one” trade deal. . USTR Lighthizer appeared on CBS … Continue reading →
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 348 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
UN Climate Talks End With Little Progress
*The Guardian:* *UN climate talks end with limited progress on emissions targets* Partial agreement at COP25 that countries must be more ambitious to fulfil Paris goals Climate talks in Madrid have ended with a partial agreement to ask countries to come up with more ambitious targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the terms of the 2015 Paris accord. Few countries came to this year’s talks with updated plans to reach the Paris goals, though the EU finally agreed its long-term target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Experts say more ambitious emissions cu... more »
Why Can't The Federal Government Make Our Kids Smarter?
*Lindsey Burke* *Politics, Americas* [image: Walter H. Dyett High School principal Charles Campbell tours the school in Chicago, Illinois, in this photo taken on October 5, 2012.] If at first you don't succeed... Federal “Highly Qualified Teacher” mandates. Adequate Yearly Progress requirements. Smaller learning communities. Improving Teacher Quality State Grants. Reading First. Early Reading First. The dozens of other federal programs authorized via No Child Left Behind. School Improvement Grants. Race to the Top. Common Core. All of that has been just since 2000. Over those p... more »
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