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All Left Hands On Deck!
According to the corporate media, Bernie is moving up and is now ready to win. That is a warning in their establishment universe and, as Norman Solomon noted in his own warning, Here It Comes: Get Ready for a Stop-Bernie Onslaught Like You've Never Seen. He predicts "a vast array of full-bore attacks" and "a massive escalation of anti-Sanders misinformation and invective… [T]he overwhelming bulk of Sanders media coverage-- synced up with the likes of such prominent corporate flunkies as Rahm Emanuel and Neera Tanden as well as Wall Street Democrats accustomed to ruling the roost i... more »
Listen To The Experts
UN climate expert Leo DiCaprio, seen here with a few of his climate models using plastic straws – while standing in the ocean.
Iraqi forces blow up would-be ISIS suicide bombers inside tunnel
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The official media wing of the Iraqi security forces announced on Sunday that four soldiers, including one officer, were wounded in a suicide bombing during the eighth stage Operation Will of Victory. The Iraqi security forces said in a statement that the “Salaheddine Operations Command has managed, during this stage, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Judgement day is coming for you’: Jaafari to Qatar, Turkey over role in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Dr. Bashar Jaafari, unleashed a scathing attack against his Qatari and Turkish counterparts, accusing the both country’s regimes of spending billions of dollars to sponsor terrorism inside Syria. Dr. Al-Jaafari said during his U.N. General Assembly speech on Saturday, December 28th, that “the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New drone strikes target Yemeni military parade: video
An explosion has occurred at a military parade in the Yemeni province of al-Dhalea, dead and wounded have been reported, according to Sky News Arabia, citing its correspondent. According to reports, a blast near a guest platform went off during a military parade. A source in the province said that the cause of the explosion […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
At least 300 Syrian militants have arrived in Libya, 1,000 more deploying soon: monitor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – On Saturday, two videos surfaced on the social media platforms Facebook and Twitter showing the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) near the Libyan capital city of Tripoli. The two videos showed the SNA fighters near an unnamed camp that was allegedly taken from the Haftar-led Libyan National Army (LNA). According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military won’t withdraw from posts in Idlib despite Syrian Army encirclement: MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Turkish military will not withdrawal from any observation posts, despite being encircled by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Idlib Governorate, the Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar said on Sunday. “In no way will we evacuate 12 observation points heroically carrying out their mission of ensuring the cease-fire; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia reveals Israel bombed Iranian forces in Syria from Jordanian airspace
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – During a press conference on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry accused Israel of violating Jordanian airspace to bomb the Iranian forces in eastern Syria. According to Haaretz, who cited the Russian Foreign Ministry, Israeli warplanes targeted the Syria-Iraqi border area after flying over neighboring Jordan. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Thousands of Koalas Feared Dead in Australia Fires; Much Koala Habitat Already Destroyed By Deforestation
“The main driver of the loss and fragmentation of koala habitat are the weak and permissive laws passed by state, … Continue reading →
6 Movies to See Before You 1917
*James Jay Carafano* *History, * These are very much worth your time. Check them out. One of the most highly anticipated entries into the Christmas movie season is *1917*, an epic war film with an all-star cast and a riveting storyline. Okay, weird to release a tale of death and destruction while the world is heralding the arrival of the prince of peace—but hey, that’s the movie business. Still, while we are on the topic of the Great War, this is a good time to remember some earlier, memorable World War I films. Here is a list of favorites. * #6.* *The Fighting 69th** (1940)... more »
Millions Of Springfield Rifles Fought For America From World War I To Vietnam
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Finally retired after 71 years. *Key point: *The rifle’s action was smooth and reliable under the worst battlefield conditions, and a trained shooter could get off 10 to 15 shots a minute. In 1896, the .30-40 “Model 1896 Krag Rifle” became the standard United States Army’s first bolt-action, magazine, smokeless-powder service rifle. The Danish design was popularly known as the Krag-Jorgensen, named for its creator, Colonel Ole Krag, director of Norway’s Kongsberg Arsenal, and Eric Jorgensen, one of the work’s engineers. Despite its design i... more »
Video: The Russian Navy Is Practicing How To Missile Strike Its Enemies
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * What can this tell us about the Russian Navy’s developmental plans over the coming decades? *Key point: *This may herald the beginning of a long transition away from the sprawling, overlapping, jack-of-all-trades but master of none naval roster of its Soviet predecessor. The Russian Ministry of Defense has published training footage of its new *Stoikiy *corvette firing “Uran” anti-ship missiles, shedding more light on Russia’s unfolding naval modernization strategy. The *one-minute clip* begins with several shots of *Stoikiy, *before turning to wha... more »
Can Russia's Tsunami-Creating Nuclear Torpedo Be Stopped?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * How useful such a weapon would be is debatable. *Key point: *As a psychological weapon, it's brilliant How do you stop a nuclear-powered torpedo designed to bury enemy cities under a tsunami? Russia's Status-6 "Poseidon" torpedo has excited the fears -- or the overactive imaginations -- of Russia's enemies. Calling it is a torpedo is a misnomer. While the precise capabilities of the weapon are mysterious, it appears to be about 80 feet long -- which makes it more like a mini-submarine or an underwater ballistic missile. Poseidon is propelled by a nuc... more »
A Freaky 'Chemistry' Accident Sunk This Russian Nuclear Submarine
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Eurasia* In the end, the sinking of the Kursk appears to have been caused by a simple, freak accident of chemistry. *Key Point:* The story of the Kursk is pure tragedy. In 2000, a Russian submarine designed to sink aircraft carriers became a victim of its own arsenal. The cruise-missile submarine *Kursk* suffered a massive explosion and sank after an onboard torpedo accidentally detonated. The accident was the worst naval disaster suffered by post–Cold War Russia. The Soviet Union’s greatest adversaries at sea were the aircraft carriers of the U.S. Na... more »
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*Most Americans Would Fail a Citizenship Test* When Americans don't know what it means to be American, we will lose Liberty. Why are Millennials embracing socialism as an acceptable philosophical approach to markets? Why is the public at large not just laughing when the political Left attempts to tie the anti-Semitism and perversion of Christianity practiced by Nazis to the political Right? Why are we seeing a growing embrace of victimhood and weakness as honorable instead of achievement and deliberate pursuits of distinguished goals? Why do individuals who refuse to value citizen... more »
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*Another Year Of Useless Climate Madness Looms* The year 2019 saw the rapid rise of climate hysteria, but as the saying goes: “You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet.” Now that the hysteria is firmly established and well organized, it is sure to get bigger and louder. But I see very little coming from it except the noise, as long as skeptics keep up the good fight. This is especially true in the U.S. Presidential race, which is climate policy-wise by far the biggest thing going on in the world. Many of the Democrat candidates are going to try to ride the hysterical wave to victory. Their winn... more »
Our Top News
By Cathy Jameson A couple times this past week, I’ve seen news sources sharing their top 2019 stories. Some shared a list of their Top 10 in one post while others offered a daily recap over the course of a... more »
Three-quarters want BBC licence fee abolished, poll finds
By Paul Homewood Worrying times for the BBC. Hot on the heels of Charles Moore’s strident criticism of BBC climate bias comes news of a new survey showing three quarters of the public want to see the licence fee scrapped or substantially reformed, while trust in the BBC is less than ITV: The BBC […]
BBC put presenter on a plane to interview Greta Thunberg
By Paul Homewood h/t oldbrew/Dennis Ambler From the Guardian: Putting a presenter on a flight to Sweden to meet climate activist Greta Thunberg “felt awkward”, the editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme has admitted. The 16-year-old campaigner, who was a guest editor on a special edition of the show, avoids […]
Virginia – 2nd Amendment cause for concern
Is there a real cause for concern in Virginia? There is already a swagger and a lie holding center stage. First the governor says he will take away some guns, then all guns, then no major issue, and then the National Guard as a compliance threat. That spells serious problems. In January the incumbent Governor Ralph Northam will be installed along with his Democrat-held legislature. They have promised to attack the 2nd Amendment and implement leftist laws such as California, Washington, Oregon, and New York State currently are signing into law. Cause for concern? Consider if you will... more »
COP 25: UN’s Madrid climate summit produced net-zero benefits
Attendees at the United Nation's 25th annual climate conference (COP 25) in Madrid earlier this month concluded with little more than net-zero benefit alarmism and virtue-signaling based upon two very shaky scientific and technological foundations. The post COP 25: UN’s Madrid climate summit produced net-zero benefits appeared first on CFACT.
Communist Youth Congress, 1972, Romania, an example of democracy [sarcasm]
See in the following film how such a Congress worked. Ion Iliescu speaks the whole time, asking the audience if there are any observations to be made, and who votes for, against, or abstains on the named candidates. The Communist Youth Congress [UTC] occurs under the watchful gaze of Nicolae Ceausescu, general secretary of the […] More The post Communist Youth Congress, 1972, Romania, an example of democracy [sarcasm] appeared first on The Duran.
Should reparations be paid for slavery?
Slavery has existed throughout the 5000 years of recorded history. It presumably existed before writing was invented in Mesopotamia. More The post Should reparations be paid for slavery? appeared first on The Duran .
US-Turk Support for SNA Turkmen Terrorists Outflanks Syria in Idlib
Coming off the Astana talks, which largely ignored the remaining Idlib terror element, Erdogan apparently mistook Russia’s cooperation and joint statement on Syria as a sign of weakness. More The post US-Turk Support for SNA Turkmen Terrorists Outflanks Syria in Idlib appeared first on The Duran.
Cheaper Off-peak Energy Tariff Will Be Expanded to Include Small Consumers in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Most energy consumers across the country will have a chance to change their habits and lower their electricity bills. In force since 2018 for large consumers, the so-called "white" energy tariff will be extended to virtually all Brazilians on January 1st. The white tariff consists of reducing the price of […] The post Cheaper Off-peak Energy Tariff Will Be Expanded to Include Small Consumers in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro State Will Deploy 15,000 State Police Officers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The State Police will deploy 15,000 officers and 2,000 vehicles throughout the state, including the capital, the Lakes Region and the Costa Verde. On Copacabana Beach, where 2.8 million people are expected to follow the shows and the fireworks, 2,049 police officers and 112 vehicles will be deployed, as well […] The post New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro State Will Deploy 15,000 State Police Officers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Signs Agreement with Israel to Fight Organized Crime
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The focus this time is on fighting corruption and organized crime. The agreement will be published in the Federal Gazette next Monday, December 30th, and provides for major points of international cooperation and knowledge sharing. According to a note published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), public security bodies […] The post Brazil Signs Agreement with Israel to Fight Organized Crime appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vehicle Purchase Financing Rises Steeply in 2019, Driven by Transportation Apps
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Vehicle purchase financing grew the most this year among all types of companies, according to data released on Friday, December 27th, by the Central Bank, in a trend primarily influenced by the widespread use of transportation Apps. From January to November, this figure increased 71.1 percent. In 12 months, it […] The post Vehicle Purchase Financing Rises Steeply in 2019, Driven by Transportation Apps appeared first on The Rio Times.
"Isochronic Tones: Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking"
*"Isochronic Tones: * *Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking"* by Jason Lewis “HEADPHONES REQUIRED - Note: As this session stimulates each ear with different frequencies, you will need to use headphones to experience the full effect. Alternative background sounds available on Mp3 here: Orchestral, Hybrid, World Music, Rain, Brown Noise. *What does this track do? *This session stimulates Beta, SMR and Alpha, alternating in 2 minute increments to help keep the user relaxed and engaged. Note: SMR (sensorimotor rhythm) relates to the frequency range between 12 - 15Hz. It'... more »
Musical Interlude: Tron Syversen, “Moonlight Reflections”
Tron Syversen, “Moonlight Reflections”
Kahlil Gibran, “The Prophet: Freedom”
*“Freedom”* "And an orator said, “Speak to us of Freedom.” And he (the prophet) answered: At the city gate and by your fireside I have seen you prostrate yourself and worship your own freedom, Even as slaves humble themselves before a tyrant and praise him though he slays them. Aye, in the grove of the temple and in the shadow of the citadel I have seen the freest among you wear their freedom as a yoke and a handcuff. And my heart bled within me; for you can only be free when even the desire of seeking freedom becomes a harness to you, and when you cease to speak of freedom as a goal... more »
"It Was Ironic..."
"It was the essence of life to disbelieve in death for one's self, to act as if life would continue forever. And life had to act also as if little issues were big ones. To take a realistic attitude toward life and death meant that one lapsed into unreality. Into insanity. It was ironic that the only way to keep one's sanity was to ignore that one was in an insane world or to act as if the world were sane." - Philip José Farmer
The Air Force Must Learn From The F-35 Before It Builds Its Next Fighter
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Here is where to start. *Key point: *Even if the F-35 eventually proves successful, it nearly became a victim of its enormity, attracting harsh criticism because of its size and expense. Could a rethink of U.S. acquisition policies bring back the heady days of the “Century Series,” a time in which the Air Force could pick and choose between a variety of different fighters specialized in certain tasks? Could such an approach free the Pentagon from the specter of another gigantic, F-35-sized procurement project? An increasing number of people seem to ... more »
Ruger's Impressive P94 Pistol: All The Info You Need
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It is still well regarded by Ruger aficionados and was an important stepping stone to the company’s contemporary line of pistols. *Key point:* The Ruger P94 was a historically underrated handgun. During the 1980s, an invasion of European nine-millimeter handguns washed over the United States, achieving swift victories in the American handgun market and capturing large market shares. One of the first American counterattacks against this invading force was the Ruger P-series semiautomatic handgun. The P-series was ultimately exemplified by the P94 hand... more »
Meet The King George V Class: The Last Of Great Britain's Mighty Battleships
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Warships of a long-gone age. *Key point: **Vanguard* was the largest battleship ever built by the Royal Navy, and was only exceeded internationally by the Iowa and Yamato classes. In an effort to take advantage of the superiority of the Royal Navy in World War I, First Sea Lord John “Jackie” Fisher developed a scheme to land British troops in Pomerania, thus directly threatening Berlin and forcing the Germans to withdraw troops from the Western Front. To this end, Fisher authorized design of a group of shallow-draft “large light cruisers” that would ... more »
Secret Is Out: Why America Bought 21 Russian MiG-29 Fighters
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * There are multiple reasons. *Key Point: *A great way to learn Russia's secrets. The MiG-29 was a maneuverable, deadly aircraft for its time. When the Soviet Union collapsed in late 1991, the newly independent states within its former domain inherited enormous stockpiles of weapons the Red Army left behind. One of the most interesting cases involved the air force of the tiny former Soviet republic of Moldova. The new republic’s inventory consisted of 34 MiG-29 Fulcrums, eight Mi-8 Hip helicopters and a handful of transport aircraft — a sizeable f... more »
Have A Dickens Of A Christmas
In the late 1600’s in colonial Boston, the celebration of Christmas was against the law. Indeed, anyone evidencing the “spirit of Christmas” could be fined five shillings. In the early 1800’s, Christmas was better known as a season for rioting in the streets and civil unrest.1 However, in the mid-1800’s […]
We Are All. Free. To Do. Whatever. We Want. To Do."
"We are all free to do whatever we want to do,” he said that night. “Isn’t that simple and clean and clear? Isn’t that a great way to run a universe?” “Almost. You forgot a pretty important part,” I said. “Oh?” “We are all free to do what we want to do, as long as we don’t hurt somebody else,” I chided. “I know you meant that, but you ought to say what you mean.” There was a sudden shambling sound in the dark, and I looked at him quickly. “Did you hear that?” “Yeah. Sounds like there’s somebody...” He got up, walked into the dark. He laughed suddenly, said a name I couldn’t catch. ... more »
"Apathy And Evil..."
"Apathy and evil. The two work hand in hand. They are the same, really. Evil wills it. Apathy allows it. Evil hates the innocent and the defenseless most of all. Apathy doesn't care as long as it's not personally inconvenienced." - Jake Thoene, "Shaiton's Fire"
Emily speaks (again)
*The Observer* reports that Emily Maitlis is blaming "the populist playbook" for "exploiting the frenetic news cycle" over the past four years. She says: It starts with denigrating experts so people don’t trust facts, then it destabilises institutions, then it works to get its message out in the media, so that’s what people cling to. And what can you do about any of that but know you are constantly pushing against that narrative? So that's the narrative she's pushing, is it? She'll also doubtless delight Lord Hall by burying her airhead in the sand (or in a peroxide-filled sink) o... more »
Ukraine
Areas under Ukrainian government control vs areas under Russian control in Crimea or in Luhansk/Donetsk that have disputed control. Steve S., a blog reader brought this youtube channel to my attention. The US corruption in Ukraine involving Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and the rest of the Obama Administration is considerable, and has been documented extensively. Of course, none of that could be disclosed during the impeachment hearings. Interestingly enough, the Trump Administration had very little to do with Ukraine compared with the very active involvement of the Obamanation. As ... more »
"Albert Camus on the Three Antidotes to the Absurdity of Life"
*"Albert Camus on the Three Antidotes to the Absurdity of Life"* by Maria Popova "What an astrophysicist might have the perspective to eulogize as “the incredibly improbable trip that we’re on” the rest of us might, and often do, experience as simply and maddeningly absurd - so uncontrollable and incomprehensible as to barely make sense. What are we to make of, and do with, the absurdity of life that swarms us daily? Oliver Sacks believed that “the most we can do is to write - intelligently, creatively, evocatively - about what it is like living in the world at this time.” And yet ... more »
Tasmania prepares for fire conditions comparable to 2013 Dunalley blaze
Tasmania prepares for severe fire danger today with temperatures expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius and winds potentially reaching 90 kilometres per hour.
Canberra's New Year's Eve fireworks cancelled due to total fire ban, poor air quality
Canberra's New Year's Eve fireworks displays have been cancelled, with a total fire ban declared for the ACT until Wednesday morning.
Australia clinches series victory with big win over New Zealand at the MCG
Tom Blundell fought gamely with a terrific century, but it was not enough to prevent a hefty 247-run loss to Australia, who sealed a trans-Tasman trophy victory with a day to spare.
With a little help from his friends
I see that Roger Harrabin has taken to Twitter to retweet other people's criticism of Matt Ridley and Charles Moore in the wake of yesterday's *Today *programme. I count nine such posts from Roger (so far). One is from the head of the Green Alliance UK.
A Christmas BBC tradition continues
I meant to point this out yesterday, but life intervened - and, anyway, BBC Watch in on the case. Yes, yesterday's *From Our Own Correspondent *featured a little bit of festive Israel-bashing and a complementary article has appeared on the BBC News website too. BBC Watch has been forensic about it. I'll confine myself to summing it up like this: There are shepherds abiding in the fields and a pregnant Mary-like villager, and they're unhappy, and it's all (Herod's) Israel's fault. This is nothing new. Here's me in 2015: Some Christmas traditions - decking the halls with boughs of... more »
How Sales Shopping Is Killing the Planet
Rampant holiday sales are symptoms of the throwaway culture, and exacerbate the worldwide waste crisis.
ISIS steps up attacks against Syrian Army troops in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) has once again stepped up its activities in the eastern region of Syria, targeting several areas controlled by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies. In particular, the Islamic State has repeatedly targeted the Syrian Arab Army’s positions in the surrounding areas of the T-3 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran threatens to sink any ship that approaches their military drills with Russia and China
Any spying aircraft spotted in the area of joint drills of Iran, Russia, China will be destroyed, the Coordinating Deputy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Habibollah Sayyari, told Tasnim news agency on Saturday. “Many countries are definitely seeking to know what the matter is. Spies have also taken action. A joint war game […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Second video surfaces of Turkish-backed Syrian militants in Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – A second video of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) inside of Libya has surfaced on the social media platform of Twitter. In the second video, the Syrian National Army can be seen touring an area in the Tripoli District after an alleged battle with the Haftar-led Libyan National Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey to expedite vote to send troops to Libya before Haftar-led forces take Tripoli
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan previously expressed hope that the lawmakers would approve the mandate for Libya between 7-8 January. According to the sources from Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), cited by the Anadolu news agency, the draft law will be submitted to the parliament on 30 December, while lawmakers will debate on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Syrian troops capturing town in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the village of Al-Halbah during their large-scale assault to seize the key town of Jarjanaz in southeastern Idlib. Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Arab Army was able to take hold of Al-Halbah after overrunning the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 30 jihadists killed, wounded in failed southeast Idlib offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a powerful counter-assault in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Saturday, as their forces attempted to advance near the key town of Jarjanaz south of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man. According to the Russian Reconciliation Center, the jihadist rebels attacked the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) defenses on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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From Jenna Orkin Russia's Gazprom says it paid Ukraine $2.9 bln as part of wider gas deal US Contractors Accused of Funding Taliban Attacks Against American Troops Dennis Meadows: The Limits To Growth*Revisiting one of the most seminal studies of our era*Nova Scotia town sinking as sea levels rising Uh-oh: Silicon Valley is building a Chinese-style social credit systemNearly 500 million animals killed in Australian bushfires, experts fear These clothes use outlandish designs to trick facial recognition software into thinking you're not human America's most influential flight attendant h... more »
Over 234 Meters Tall, Highest Building in Brazil Inaugurated in Santa Catarina State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In all, there are 66 floors, and 115 luxury apartments, ranging from 155 to 600 square meters in area, costing on average no less than R$5 million (US$1.25 million). To get an idea of the size of the skyscraper, the Eiffel Tower in Paris is 300 meters tall and the […] The post Over 234 Meters Tall, Highest Building in Brazil Inaugurated in Santa Catarina State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Will 2020 Be Year for Small-Sized Companies on Brazilian Stock Market?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - From the investor's side, a search for higher yields in a low-interest environment. On the corporate side, the need to capitalize in order to grow. This scenario leads banks, funds, and the Stock Market to believe that smaller-sized companies will finally be able to access the capital market and offer […] The post Will 2020 Be Year for Small-Sized Companies on Brazilian Stock Market? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Blumenau Will Feature Silent Fireworks to Protect Animals and Children with Autism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In order to protect pets and children with autism, cities all over the world have been embracing low-noise fireworks at the turn of the year celebrations. The novelty started in Europe and has already reached Brazil. Last year Florianópolis set the example, and this year another city in Santa Catarina […] The post Blumenau Will Feature Silent Fireworks to Protect Animals and Children with Autism appeared first on The Rio Times.
Five People Drown in Furnas Lake in Carmo do Rio Claro in Minas Gerais State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Five people died on Friday afternoon, December 27th, in an accident involving a boat on Furnas Lake, in Carmo do Rio Claro (MG). The victims, three adults, and two children, according to the State Police, were in a small, plain, wooden boat when it sank. None of the passengers were […] The post Five People Drown in Furnas Lake in Carmo do Rio Claro in Minas Gerais State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Legislative Assembly Approves Rio de Janeiro’s Oil Royalty Transparency Portal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On December 18th, the Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) passed Bill 536/19, by Deputy Carlo Caiado, which proposes that Rio de Janeiro provides a transparency portal to disclose the expenses incurred with the revenue from royalties and share in oil production, transferred by the Union. […] The post Legislative Assembly Approves Rio de Janeiro’s Oil Royalty Transparency Portal appeared first on The Rio Times.
City of Rio Offers R$250 Million to Host Formula 1 From 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to reports from the newspaper Estado de S. Paulo, the summit of the world's leading auto racing category recently received an offer with a schedule of bank deposits relating to fees and the submission of financial guarantees to ensure the signing of the contract and, consequently, the event to […] The post City of Rio Offers R$250 Million to Host Formula 1 From 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Matt Ridley v Nick Robinson ('Today', 28 December - Transcript)
*(With gratitude here and here for making finishing this transcription so much quicker)* *Nick Robinson*: Climate change should not be presented as an emergency and, indeed, it - like all alarmist claims - should be open to debate. That's the view of our guest editor today, Charles Moore, the *Telegraph* columnist and biographer of Margaret Thatcher. He sits on the board of trustees of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which describes itself as, quotes, "open-minded on the contested science of global warming". One of those who've written for the Foundation is the science write... more »
Dear Sellafield: 🎄Christmastide Letter of Concern Regarding Atomic Cats 🐈
Sellafield is a British nuclear (waste) site in Cumbria, similar to Hanford and Savannah River Nuclear Sites in the United … Continue reading →
RIP, F-22 and F-35: Are Stealth Weapons Going To Soon Be Obsolete?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * DARPA has called for “reduced reliance on increasingly complex, monolithic platforms.” *Key point: *DARPA is looking for other ways that U.S airpower can accomplish its objectives even without air superiority Did the Pentagon just admit that stealth technology may not work anymore? Or that America must be ready to face a future where its airpower doesn't control the skies? DARPA, the Pentagon's cutting-edge research agency, has quietly raised these possibilities as it searches for future technology to fight the next war. And stealth technology may no... more »
Is Sig Sauer's P365XL Gun Just All Hype?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Europe* In the extended P365, Sig Sauer treads on the toes of another pistol in its own product line, the P320 Compact. *Key point: *SIGs decision to only offer a larger version of the P365 with “X-series” features probably is a reflection of the consumer market’s new acceptance of features once only considered to be suitable for competition guns: flat-faced triggers, red dot optics, and “enhanced” grips have all entered the mainstream of pistol design. “X”-tended versions of compact handguns appear to be the new hot trend in the gun industry. (Althoug... more »
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