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Boris Johnson Saw The Election Results In Kentucky, Louisiana And Virginia And Decided To Keep As Far From Trump This Week As He Can
Trump is trying to make the British parliamentary elections about himself, which brings great joy to Labour and great heartburn to Boris Johnspm and his Conservatives. More than a few people say that Trump's toxicity cost the GOP the governors' mansions in beet-red Kentucky and Louisiana and both houses of the state legislature in Virginia. Virginia Republicans held their losses to a minimum by persuading Trump to stay on his side of the Potomac and *not* come into the state and campaign for GOP candidates the way Bernie and other Democrats were campaigning for legislative candida... more »
Chart: First year of adult-use cannabis sales in Massachusetts doesn’t disappoint
Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana industry recorded nearly $400 million in its first full year of sales, a strong initial sum given the dearth of retail stores throughout the state. But the market has significant room for growth, which will come as regulators approve more applications and access to the legal market improves. From August through October, […] Chart: First year of adult-use cannabis sales in Massachusetts doesn’t disappoint is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BRIC’S Nations Join To Dethrone King Dollar, Not Only Is A Dollar Collapse Possible… It’s Underway
Silver Report Uncut Economic collapse news November 30, 2019. sru Today we are so the comment concerning the impossibility of a dollar collapse. My view is quite the opposite because moves have already begun to dethrone king dollar by the BRICS nations. They have been developing an alternative to the US Swift system and now …
U.S. Isn’t the World Superpower Anymore, Says Stephen King
Bloomberg Politics Dec.02 — Stephen King, senior economic adviser at HSBC, discusses the power struggle between the U.S. and China and why Europe’s socio-economic difficulties are similar to Japan’s experiences over the last 20 to 30 years. King speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” end
Doofus Of The Day #1,058
Today's award goes to a dumb crook in Kansas. A Kansas man was busted for driving a stolen Chevy SUV to a local jail to bail out his brother — who was being held for driving a stolen Chevy SUV, according to authorities. The sibling already in the pokey, Eric Dean McCracken, 36, had been arrested in Topeka early Friday for allegedly driving a stolen 2007 Trailblazer with a suspended license, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. A few hours later, his younger brother, Keith Ray McCracken, 32, was also arrested after a short chase with cops tracking the GPS of a sto... more »
NATO war of words between France’s Macron and Turkey’s Erdogan (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 391. More The post NATO war of words between France’s Macron and Turkey’s Erdogan (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Bolsonaro Government’s Advocacy of Authoritarianism Alarms Other Powers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro's repeated flirtations with authoritarian symbols have heightened the climate of distrust among the legislature and the judiciary and have reinforced the view in both branches that the country's stability and legal and institutional security increasingly rests on Congress and the Federal Supreme Court . . . To read […] The post Bolsonaro Government’s Advocacy of Authoritarianism Alarms Other Powers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Beached Whale Found Dead with 100 Kg of Garbage in Stomach
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A sperm whale that died after being stranded on Harris Island in Scotland contained 100 kg (220 pounds) of garbage in its stomach. Fishing nets, ropes, bags and plastic cups were among the waste. According to whale experts, it is unclear whether the waste contributed to the animal's death. The […] The post Beached Whale Found Dead with 100 Kg of Garbage in Stomach appeared first on The Rio Times.
High-tech Balloons Over Peru’s Rainforest Bring Internet to Remote Amazon Regions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Remote regions of the Amazon in Peru are to be provided with access to the Internet using solar-powered gas balloons from Google's sister company Loon. Loon is working with Internet Para Todos Perú ("Internet for All Peru - IpT"), a private mobile phone provider for rural infrastructure that involves Spanish […] The post High-tech Balloons Over Peru’s Rainforest Bring Internet to Remote Amazon Regions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who "Massacred" Whom on that Saturday Night?: The William Ruckelshaus Legacy (and Why it Has So Little Impact Today)
William Ruckelshaus died last Wednesday at age 87. Although he was twice a successful Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, he was best known for his role in the “Saturday Night Massacre” of October 20, 1973, when he was serving as Deputy Attorney General (and, for a fleetingly short period that night, empowered to exercise the authorities of the Attorney General). The lede of the *New York Times obituary* recounts--correctly, as we'll see--that Ruckelshaus “resigned” from his office that evening. At the time, however, the *Times*, along with many other papers, r... more »
20 Signs of High Blood Sugar
https://medical-news.org/20-signs-of-high-blood-sugar/8317/
MycoWorks wants to make everything you own out of fungi.
https://www.businessinsider.com/mycoworks-2016-7?IR=T
Hemp Batteries Are Even More Powerful Than Lithium and Graphene, New Study Shows
https://thisblowsmymind.com/hemp-batteries-are-even-more-powerful-than-lithium-and-graphene-new-study-shows/
Researchers discover new way to split and sum photons with silicon
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-12-sum-photons-silicon.html
Physics:Scientists Discover Never-Before-Seen 5th Force Of Nature, Craziest Thing Since Einstein Theory
https://m.indiatimes.com/technology/news/scientists-discover-never-before-seen-5th-force-of-nature-craziest-thing-since-einstein-theory-501087.html
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Kremlin Spokesperson ... Not Erdogan but " other people ordered the Russian plane to be shot down"
* The NATO summit is certainly stirring some memories. Interesting that this incident is being covered by TASS today.* *Kremlin says not inclined to believe rumors of Erdogan’s order to shoot down Russian Su-24* *SOCHI, December 3. /TASS/. Moscow proceeds from the fact that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not give orders to attack a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jet in Syria in 2015, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.* *"We are guided by Turkey’s statements, including public ones, that other people ordered the Russian plane to be shot down," he said.* *When... more »
Chinese Use of Marmaray Subsea Tunnel Another First for Belt and Road Initiative
Chinese Use of Marmaray Subsea Tunnel Another First for Belt and Road Initiative Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor By: John C. K. Daly The Jamestown Foundation On November 7, at 3:30 A.M., a westbound train from Xi’an, China, for the first time ever used Istanbul’s $4 billion Marmaray sub-Bosporus railway tunnel to dispatch goods to central […]
5 Common Questions About Why SciComm Writes
I got an email from a young person at a university stating they were working on a research paper, and while many in the science and scicomm community are jaded about such requests - we are doing someone's homework for them, it is said - I always answer. It's a nonprofit, answering *is* the job. The questions were rather specific to GMOs so I stuck to that, but of course I write about a lot more than agriculture while the rest of Science 2.0 writes about virtually every area of science. The 5 questions I answered below and I added some more thoughts for this article: 1. Why did you... more »
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*'Educational Equity' — Fairness to Students or Bureaucracy?* Leftists have coined a new term to justify their federal meddling in public schools. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education that the segregation of public schools was unconstitutional. It also just wasn’t right. While cultural norms dictate a great deal of accepted behavior and, sadly, the racial divide in America was still accepted until the mid-1950s, race-based policy never has been right under our constitutional law or moral standing. Simply, we’re either ... more »
The Warmth Of 1946
There was a lot of warm weather in 1946, including a stretch from December 1 to December 28, when Harrisburg, Illinois had 14 days above 60F, and no days which didn’t reach the freezing mark. Cherry trees bloomed record early … Continue reading →
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*Could climate change become a security issue — and threaten democracy?* *Indeed it could. Warmists often say that democracy has to be limited to get the actions they want. It is warmists, not warming that is the threat to democracy* Action to address climate change has been left so late that any political response will likely become an international security issue — and could threaten democracy. That's the view of Ole Wæver, a prominent international relations professor at the University of Copenhagen, who also says climate inaction could lead to armed conflict. "At some point ... more »
Lava Jato Recovers More than R$4 Billion; Petrobras Gets Largest Share
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the Federal Prosecutor's Office, this amount was reached in October, with the beginning of the investment of R$220 million (US$55 million) by Ecorodovias to subsidize the 30 percent reduction in the company's toll posts tariff. The more than R$4 billion returned are divided into R$570 million to subsidize […] The post Lava Jato Recovers More than R$4 Billion; Petrobras Gets Largest Share appeared first on The Rio Times.
Alleged Bribery Scheme in Rio Triggers Request for Mayor Crivella’s Impeachment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The case was reported by the newspaper O Globo on Monday, December 2nd. As a result, city councilor Teresa Bergher is preparing a new petition for mayor Marcelo Crivella's impeachment and intends to lodge a complaint in the City Council today, December 3rd. "This is a case warranting the opening […] The post Alleged Bribery Scheme in Rio Triggers Request for Mayor Crivella’s Impeachment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Grande do Sul State Will Host European Ambassadors’ Annual Meeting
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Due to its economic potential and its strategic location in relation to Mercosur, Rio Grande do Sul was the state selected to host the annual delegation of European Union member states' ambassadors to Brazil. The event kicks off on Wednesday, December 4th, and runs until Sunday, December 8th. The aim […] The post Rio Grande do Sul State Will Host European Ambassadors’ Annual Meeting appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Anderson Thives Exhibition Portrays Everyday Life of Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The talented and passionate visual artist Anderson Thives is once again in the limelight with his new exhibition: RIO or Oneiric Interpersonal Relations, which portrays dreamlike scenes from everyday life in Rio, extolling the beauty of the city, life as a performance, the aestheticization of the body, and the struggles […] The post New Anderson Thives Exhibition Portrays Everyday Life of Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Private Equity’s Uninvested “Dry Powder” and Falling Returns Reflect a Bigger Problem: The End of a Long Term Disinflationary Tail Wind
The press is finally becoming skeptical of private equity’s claims that it generates superior returns, demonstrated by a Monday Wall Street Journal story, Private-Equity Cash Piles Up as Takeover Targets Get Pricier1 and a Bloomberg article yesterday, ‘Peak’ Private-Equity Fears Are Spreading Across Pension World. What is striking is investors who have long been captured […]
With This Technology, The Navy May Want To Rethink Its Nuclear Submarines
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, * AIP subs are affordable and deadly. *Key point:* The Navy needs more vessels at an affordable cost. Nuclear-powered submarines have traditionally held a decisive edge in endurance, stealth and speed over cheaper diesel submarines. However, new Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology has significantly narrowed the performance gap on a new generation of submarines that cost a fraction of the price of a nuclear-powered boat. A conventional submarine’s diesel engine generates electricity which can be used to drive the propeller and power its sys... more »
Stealth Test: Russia Is Testing The Resilience Of American F-35s In Syria
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Russia is probing for weakness. *Key point:* The close proximity of Russian and American forces has led to a precarious situation. Russian forces have been jamming GPS systems in the Middle East. The electronic-warfare campaign could affect U.S. forces gathering in the region in advance of potential strikes on Iran. “Since last spring, pilots flying through the Middle East, specifically around Syria, have noted that their GPS systems have displayed the wrong location or stopped working entirely,” *The Times of Israel* *reported* in late June ... more »
Why Other Gun Makers Don't Mess with Glock
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GLOBAL-GUNS--RC1F7F290C00.html] The King. *Key point:* Glock has a well-earned reputation built over decades of fierce competition. For much of the mid-twentieth century, handgun development was in a period of stagnation. The development of the semiautomatic pistol had ushered in a new weapon that, although more complex than a revolver, had a higher ammunition capacity. Quickly adopted by armies around the world, the steel-framed semiautomatic reigned for decades. Then, in the 1980s, something cam... more »
Who Wins? There Is A Real Risk Of War Between NATO and Russia
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Europe* And there would be no winner. *Key point: *Nuclear weapons ensure everyone loses. How much of a threat do Russia's emerging 5th-generation stealth fighter, nuclear arsenal, high-tech air defenses, anti-satellite weapons, conventional army and submarines pose to NATO and the U.S.? Current tensions between Russia and NATO are leading many to carefully assess this question and examine the current state of weaponry and technological sophistication of the Russian military -- with a mind to better understanding the extent of the kinds of threats they m... more »
How Would Iran's F-14 Tomcat Fare Against America's F-22 Raptor?
*TNI Staff* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5879270/f-22-demonstration-team-inspires-local-youth] Is it even a question? *Key point:* Iran has maintained its aging F-14s but they won't be of much use against the F-22. With the United States withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal with Iran, a war with Tehran seems to be a distinct possibility. In the event of a military conflict between Washington and Tehran, there is also the ever growing possibility that the White House might seek regime change in Iran. A full-scal... more »
Iranian Navy to arm submarines with Jask cruise missiles: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – The Iranian naval chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced the mass production of Jask cruise missiles during his visit to a military exhibit on Saturday, BulgarianMilitary.com reported on Tuesday, quoting Topwar. According to the report, all Iranian submarines will be equipped with the Jask missiles, which will ‘significantly’ increase their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force unleashes major attack over northwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force unleashed a large-scale attack over the northwestern region of Syria today, as they ramp up their strikes against the jihadist rebels fighting the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Idlib, Latakia, Aleppo, and Hama governorates. Led by their warplanes from the Hmeimim Airbase in southwestern Latakia, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UK’s Jeremy Corbyn wished NATO never existed
Jeremy Corbyn, current leader of the UK Labour Party, claimed in a 2014 video that he wished NATO and other Western military alliances did not exist. The footage has been publicized just in time for the United Kingdom to host a major NATO summit this week, bringing together world leaders, including US President Donald Trump. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin delegation confirms to Assad the need to retake all of Syria
The Russian presidential envoy for the Syrian settlement Alexander Lavrentyev and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin met with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Damascus to exchange views on the current situation in Syria and humanitarian assistance to that country, the Russian foreign ministry said on Monday. “The sides discussed in detail the situation on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UAE Ambassador calls Syrian President ‘wise leader’, vows to deepen relations
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Emirate Embassy in Syria held a reception on Monday to mark the 48th anniversary of its National Day. The UAE Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus, Abdul-Hakim Ibrahim Al-Nuaimi, said, “the Syrian-UAE relations are solid, distinctive and strong, based on clear and firm bases. They are based on Arab unification through […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-01
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Russia, SDF, Idlib, Libya, Hasakah, Israel, Iraq, Najaf, US, Houthi, Yemen, Lebanon. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, Middleeast, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Man rescued by fishing boat after being swept off rocks near Port Lincoln
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A man spends about about an hour in the sea after being swept off rocks at a dangerous location on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.
The last thing David Savage remembers was the look of horror on the soldier's face
An Australian Defence Force inquiry found the suicide bomb blast that nearly killed David Savage in Afghanistan was an "unexpected event". Watch it play out on a helmet camera, worn by the US soldier assigned to guard him.
Safety measures were in place at Ballarat trench collapse that led to men's deaths, court told
A committal hearing begins in the case against construction company Pipecon, following a trench collapse that led to the death of two men in Ballarat last year.
Australian students slip in global maths, reading and science rankings
A worldwide study of more than half a million 15-year-olds shows Australian students lag 3.5 years behind their Chinese counterparts in maths — and their performance in all three major subjects is in long-term decline.
NSW bushfires threatening properties as hot, windy conditions stoke flames
Just In - 18 hours ago
More than 100 fires are burning across NSW tonight, with warm and windy conditions seeing one blaze west of Gosford escalate, as an emergency situation continues at the Currowan fire on the South Coast.
Could climate inaction unleash 'dark forces' that threaten democracy — and lead to war?
Political action to address climate change has come far too late, according to an expert, who predicts that any response now will be so abrupt it will threaten democracy — or lead to armed conflict.
Twofer Tuesday
*Do I Care?* Not as much as my offspring think that I should. I don't have Disney-on-demand and I doubt that I ever will. The whole television addiction thing and the additional pay-per-view channels doesn't penetrate my wallet the way that it might be doing if I was younger. The Newest Disney show, "The Mandalorian" Part of it has to do with me being cheap. Full disclosure here. Part of it has to do with whole progressive Disney thing, where the corporation supports late term abortion. Their corporate policies do impact what I buy and don't buy. I do boycott movies that feature ac... more »
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From Jenna Orkin The Report: Film on CIA Torture China Has Weaponized The Smartphone: Here’s Why You Should Be Concerned Shell Companies Hide $15 Trillion From Taxes, Study ReportsBorder Patrol threw away migrants’ belongings. A janitor saved and photographed them Federal Reserve Proposes New Rule To Let Inflation Run "Hot" Ahead Of Next Recession The cryptocurrency community is up in arms after a US citizen gave a talk on blockchain in North Korea and was then arrested Serbia, Slovakia Join Sudden Eastern European Gold Repatriation PushWorld's First Human Composting Facility Is Comi... more »
US primes NATO to confront Russia, China
The December 3-4 summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in London resembles a family reunion after the acrimony over the issue of military spending by America’s European allies.
Bolivia News Links 30 November – 3 December 2019
3 December 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 US Declares That Nicaragua Needs “Liberation” Again & Mexico Targeted For Daring To Help Evo Morales http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActivistPost/~3/FJclMnbRZHc/us-declares-that-nicaragua-needs-liberation-again-mexico-targeted-for-daring-to-help-evo-morales.html Evo Morales and Álvaro García Linera Analyze Bolivia Coup https://johnriddell.com/2019/11/24/evo-morales-and-alvaro-garcia-linera-analyze-bolivia-coup/ Amid a Violent … Continue read... more »
An Introduction to the State of Energy Storage in the U.S.
A look at energy storage options in connection with wind and solar power is not entirely reassuring.
Maternal Care Scandal in Britain’s NHS Reveals Human Costs of Socialised Medicine
I am really getting tired of the phrase 'socialized' medicine. All that applies to a dysfunctional management structure which as we know will trend to financial abuse in the face of a monopoly situation. The worst case of this is actually the USA healthcare system which has now at least one trillion dollar diverted to non medical costs. What the public needs is simple enough. It is a cooperative medical structure in which everyone contributes by direct monthly payment or by government subsidy if unable to earn through age or health. The cooperative then provides from a sched... more »
Doctor Explains The Pineal Gland & Its Destruction By Toxic Chemicals
The headline is possibly overkill but the implied science is also thought provoking. What we do lack is a cleansing suppliment that can change out the problem chemistry. That we will have to wait for. My real question on all this is just why do we think that we actually know this? That means driving through all the original studies and this is often as not inconclusive. The take home is to still avoid fluorides if possible. That is another tale as well. The other take home is to avoid Roundup and the Global push back on all that has barely begun. I chose a long time a... more »
Psilocybin for major depression granted Breakthrough Therapy by FDA
*[image: The FDA has awarded another Breakthrough Therapy designation for psilocybin, this time focusing on research into the effect of a single dose on patients suffering from major depressive disorder]* this informs us that the science for magic mushrooms is actually advancing rapidly. It will not take decades. Better yet it will produce published knowledge regarding dosage and direct results if any. This is valuable for personal usage. Add in the present gold rush around the science of cannabis and we are seeing a huge drive around fully understanding all psycho active plants.... more »
Why Vegetable Oils Are Carcinogenic
The take home is that our fat intake needs to be balanced between omega 3 and omega 6. That is difficult to do with processed foods in particular as they typically depend on vegetable oils. I also add in the reality that processed foods also add sugar to promote palatability as well. We have become well aware that the two types do need to be balanced. By the way the body strives for a omega 6 to omega 3 ratio of 1/1. Canola oil delivers 3/1 as likely the best, while olive oil comes in at 10/1 and we can be sure the rest are much worse. I should mention that the global food... more »
Climate change migration myths
“Although the potential for climate change to disrupt livelihoods and threaten lives is real, these policies reinforce a false narrative that predicts large numbers of ‘climate refugees’. This self-referencing narrative in scientific literature and policy reports has the consequence of … Continue reading →
First Human Composting Facility To Begin Operation in 2021
Many times on this page I've commented sarcastically in response to radical environmentalist claims that our very existence is disrupting universal vibes and doing irreversible harm to Mother Earth, by echoing the words of a skit on the 1970's National Lampoon record 'Lemmings', that they jump into a hole and beat themselves into organic fertilizer to help save the planet & quicken their own demise. Well, today's radical environmentalist, who are more concerned about their recycle can and their pets than their children's education, now will soon have an alternative to Dan Aykroyd'... more »
The Story of Daher Al-Umar Undermines Israel’s Own Origin Story
Akka, Haifa, Tabaria, are all cities with a rich Arab history which Daher made into thriving towns, and yet little memory of him existents thanks to enormous efforts put forward by the state of Israel to control the historical narrative. by Miko Peled The history of Palestine, even its very recent history, has been all … Continue reading The Story of Daher Al-Umar Undermines Israel’s Own Origin Story →
Climate Summit Kicks Off, Caught Between Realism and Hope
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
MADRID, Dec 03 (IPS) - Tens of thousands of delegates from state parties began working Monday Dec. 2 in the Spanish capital to pave the way to comply with the Paris Agreement on climate change, while at a parallel summit, representatives of civil society demanded that the international community go further. Read the full story, “Climate Summit Kicks Off, Caught Between Realism and Hope”, on globalissues.org →
Brazil’s Steel Industry Stunned by Trump’s Announcement of Increased Tariffs
[image: Brazil is the second largest exporter of steel to the US.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian government was taken by surprise on Monday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced he was restoring tariffs on steel and aluminum exports coming from the South American country. “Brazil and Argentina have been presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies. which is not good for our farmers. […] The post Brazil’s Steel Industry Stunned by Trump’s Announcement of Increased Tariffs appeared first on The Rio Times.
Wanted Abroad, Technology Professionals Are Leaving Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Five invitations for recruiting procedures per week, usually come through LinkedIn for software engineer Lucas Albuquerque, 27 years old. Most of them are sent by European Information Technology (IT) companies, which, like the Brazilian companies, are suffering from a shortage of labor. Given the low supply of skilled workers in […] The post Wanted Abroad, Technology Professionals Are Leaving Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Pre-salt Oil Production Grows 4.6 Percent From September to October
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In relation to October 2018, the increase reached 30.1 percent. In total, 2.39 million barrels of oil equivalent (unit of measure that includes gas and oil) were produced per day, between 1.9 million barrels of oil and 77.6 million cubic meters of natural gas. This daily production corresponds to 63.1 […] The post Brazil’s Pre-salt Oil Production Grows 4.6 Percent From September to October appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Workers Party Struggles to Have Strong Names in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One of the first guidelines of ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the Workers Party (PT) as soon as he left prison three weeks ago was for the party to launch as many mayoral candidates as possible in 2020, particularly in cities where there is a TV election time. […] The post Brazil’s Workers Party Struggles to Have Strong Names in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Hulk’ Defends DiCaprio, Says Bolsonaro Attacks Those Protecting the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Actor Mark Ruffalo, who played Hulk in the eponymous movie, resorted to social media on Sunday, December 1st, to defend Leonardo DiCaprio from Jair Bolsonaro's allegations. Both the Brazilian president and his son, federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, accuse DiCaprio of funding Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to "set fire" to the Amazon. […] The post ‘Hulk’ Defends DiCaprio, Says Bolsonaro Attacks Those Protecting the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Telecom Giant Oi Records Loss of R$5.7 Billion in Q3 after Revenue Drop
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Oi has just released its financial report for the third quarter of 2019, and the company has recorded a loss of R$5.7 billion (US$1.42 billion). The news came after the deferral of the release of results, initially scheduled for November 13th. In the midst of a judicial reorganization procedure, the […] The post Brazil Telecom Giant Oi Records Loss of R$5.7 Billion in Q3 after Revenue Drop appeared first on The Rio Times.
In 2018, Russia Unveiled Its Deadly "Avangard" Hypersonic Missile
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/WW2-ANNIVERSARY-RUSSIA-PARADE-RC1324BB47C0.html] A terrifying weapon. *Key point:* Hypersonic missiles are all the rage these days among the great powers as they are very hard to stop. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s March 1, 2018 annual annual state-of-the-nation address became his most-cited since his 2007 *Munich speech*. “Listen to us now,” he warned NATO after unveiling several hypersonic, nuclear-capable weapons: the Kinzhal missile system, Sarmat ICBM, and the Avangard glide vehicle. T... more »
Sig Sauer's MCX Virtus Rifle Could Be Coming To Police Departments Near You
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * It's a serious contender to arm police and military forces. *Key point: *There is a reason why it won US Special Operations Command’s Suppressed Upper Receiver Group trials. The Sig Sauer MCX Virtus could be said to be Sig Sauer, Inc.’s first truly “clean slate” rifle. Earlier rifles like the 556 were derivatives of Schweizer Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG AG) designs, and the Sig Sauer M400 and 516 were both built on the basis of the AR-15, though the 516 sports a piston system. While the MCX resembles an AR-15 and features a similar layout and many p... more »
Rick Perry Thinks Trump Was Chosen by God To Be President
*Brad Christerson, Richard Flory* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Rick Perry’s belief that Trump was chosen by God is shared by many in a fast-growing Christian movement. In a recent interview with Fox News, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry stated that Donald Trump was chosen by God to be president. He said throughout history God had picked “imperfect people” such as King David or Solomon to lead their people. Perry is not alone. A large number of evangelical Christians in the U.S. believe that God has chosen Donald Trump to advance the kingdom of God on Earth. Several high-p... more »
Syria Stands No Chance Against Israel's F-35s And Kamikaze Drones
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* You can't shoot down what is intended to be destroyed. *Key point: *Drones are useful for overwhelming air defenses. On January 21, Iranian, Syrian and Israeli forces unleashed a hail of missiles upon each other in what is becoming yet another flare-up of violence along the Syria-Israel border. Afterwards, the Israeli Defense Force released a video depicting unidentified munitions eliminating two or three short-range air defense systems—apparently including Russia’s latest short-range system, the Pantsir-S2. In fact, the recent raids ma... more »
In A Single Morning in 1967, Israel Proved Itself As The Middle East's Dominant Air Power
*Michael Peck* *Security, * A masterfully-executed operation. *Key point: *This operation changed the course of world history. At 7:10 a.m. Israeli time, sixteen Israeli Air Force Fouga Magister training jets took off and pretended to be what they were not. Flying routine flight paths and using routine radio frequencies, they looked to Arab radar operators like the normal morning Israeli combat air patrol. At 7:15 a.m., another 183 aircraft—almost the entire Israeli combat fleet—roared into the air. They headed west over the Mediterranean before diving low, which dropped them fr... more »
DIY: You Can Now Build Your Very Own AR-15 Rifle
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * It's more than possible. *Key Point:* A step-by-step process. As I’ve said before, there are a lot of great AR-15s out there at a variety of price points, but maybe you’re like me and you want to get your hands dirty and try your luck at making one of your own. Building a fancy, customized precision sniper rifle is something that can be done by hand, but it might take some time and money. For the more frugal beginner who wants to create their first build on a budget, I’ve got you covered. Today, I’ll show you just how simple it is to build a depe... more »
With This 6th-Generation Jet, Europe Plans To Make The F-35 Obsolete
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Wish them luck. *Key Question:* It's easier said than done. Ever since the guns fell silent in 1945, Europe has always been in third place in the global arms race. Nations such as Britain, France and Sweden could devise weapons of clever and innovative design. But when it came to weapons technology, the innovation came from the United States and the Soviet Union/Russia, who were willing to spend vast amounts of treasure on military research and development. But is a new generation of weapons coming that will put Europe on a par with America and Russ... more »
"All The Dragons..."
"How should we be able to forget those ancient myths that are at the beginning of all peoples, the myths about dragons that at the last moment turn into princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that needs our help. So you must not be frightened if a sadness rises up before you larger than any you have ever seen; if a restiveness, like light and cloud shadows, passes over your hands and over all you do. You must think t... more »
Day One Schedule – President Trump Attends NATO Summit, London, United Kingdom…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the 70th Anniversary NATO Summit in London, England. The U.K. is five hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. The President and First Lady are staying with Ambassador Woody Johnson at the … Continue reading →
"Discovering Your Self-Worth"
*"Discovering Your Self-Worth"* by Dan Millman "The first step is to realize that you are not alone. We have all made mistakes as part of our life and growth. We have all said, thought, felt, and done things we regret. Our worth is not dependent upon being perfect. Many of us have fallen into self-defeating cycles-behaving badly, leading to a lowered sense of self-worth, leading to more negative behaviors. If we can stop judging our mistakes so harshly, we can also stop ourselves from reactively engaging in the negative behaviors. The second realization is that no matter what your ... more »
“Zachary”
*“Zachary”* by Tim Knight “A handwritten letter arrived in my mailbox last week from a reader. In it was a note from whom I would guess is an elderly gentleman, thanking me for my work both on Slope and on Tastytrade, but politely asking me to use the phrase "God damn it" less frequently, since he found it upsetting. The handwriting on the paper trembled like leaves in an autumn breeze, and it was obvious it took time and effort to send me this two-page missive. It meant something to him. It never occurred to me that I ever used this phrase in a video, let alone often enough to ca... more »
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