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The Incredible Shrinking U.S. Air Force
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Air Force is considering retiring older warplanes in order to save money for new technologies. The idea is that the flying branch eventually would buy new planes including the tech, ultimately restoring the near-term cuts. But there’s a flaw in that plan. The U.S. Air Force is considering retiring older warplanes in order to save money for new technologies. The idea is that the flying branch eventually would buy new planes including the tech, ultimately restoring the near-term cuts. But there’s a flaw in that plan, the Air Force Association’s Mi... more »
Glock vs. Sig Sauer vs ?: Meet The 5 Best Handgun Manufacturers on Earth
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/FRANCE-SECURITY-MILIPOL-RC2GED9IAG44.html] Glock, Sig Sauer, Ruger, the list goes on. *Key Point:* All of these companies represent the best when it comes to personal weapons. America’s prolific firearms industry means that choosing the top five manufacturers is no easy task. While boutique handgun builders may produce some very fine pieces, quantity has a quality all its own, and several companies ship hundreds of thousands of handguns a year. Like the auto industry, some of the best handguns come from f... more »
North Korea's Christmas Gift to President Trump: A Missile or Nuclear Test?
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, * Note to Kim Jong-un: The present is a unique moment for the North to make a serious offer--and avoid provocations. Both Trump and Moon are far more dovish on North Korea than any of their predecessors. And that they are both president of their respective countries at the same time opens a unique chance for the North to strike a deal with both its major opponents. North Korea has issued yet another curious ultimatum in that nation's long history of oblique threats and hazy deadlines. Now, the U.S. must deliver serious movement on the peace process b... more »
The Ultimate Counterfactual: What if Japan Never Attacked Pearl Harbor?
*James Holmes* *History, Asia* [image: Reuters] Could it have won World War II? *Key point:* America would not have responded as forcefully if only the Philippines were attacked. Suppose Robert E. Lee had laid hands on a shipment of AK-47s in 1864. How would American history have unfolded? Differently than it did, one imagines. Historians frown on alt-history, and oftentimes for good reason. Change too many variables, and you veer speedily into fiction. The chain connecting cause to effect gets too diffuse to trace, and history loses all power to instruct. Change a major variab... more »
Smith and Wesson's Amazing 1911 9mm: A 100-Year Old Gun Design Reborn?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] And you can get one too. *Key point: *After one hundred years, the 1911 is still going strong. One of the oldest gun companies in America produces its own take on one of the most exemplary handgun designs in U.S. history. Smith & Wesson’s series of handguns based on the 1911 platform stays true to the gun’s roots while adding in a number of features desirable to modern firearms enthusiasts. The company produces a full line of 1911s, from traditional to contemporary, catering to collectors and duty carriers, in a full range ... more »
Big Deal: China Has Finally Figured out How to Build Powerful Jet Engines
*Eugene K. Chow* *Technology, Asia* [image: Reuters] A big boost to the PLAAF. *Key point:* Beijing is making great strides in securing a domestically-produced world-class air force. Chinese engineering has become so advanced that German jet engines could soon get a major boost from China. Officials in China have begun talks to sell sophisticated aerospace technology and manufacturing equipment to Germany for the production of high-performance jet engines. As China moves to rapidly build its commercial and military aviation industry, the nation has made significant engineering ... more »
7,551 Died in the UK As a Result of Alcohol
*Ian Hamilton, Harry Sumnall* *Security, Europe* Alcohol deaths in the UK – second highest since records began. It’s easy to forget how toxic alcohol is, although this collective lapse of memory is not accidental as the alcohol industry does all it can to curate a positive image of drink. In the UK, the industry depends on heavy drinkers and spends around £800 million a year on marketing. But the latest figures on alcohol-related deaths are a timely reminder of just how toxic alcohol is. According to the Office for National Statistics, 7,551 died in the UK as a result of alcohol ... more »
The Age of Distrust: Why 'The Mandela Effect' Will Make You Rethink Everything
*Aaron French* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Some are convinced that details from the past are being warped. You’ve likely used the internet to help you remember something, like a quote from a movie, only to discover the answer differed from what you had anticipated. Maybe you shrugged, telling yourself your memory was faulty, and went on with your life. But what if you found thousands of people online had this same experience about this same movie quote – and misremembered it in exactly the same way? Could all these people be wrong? What if their memories were actually ... more »
China's Submarines Are Becoming a Major Threat to Aircraft Carriers
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Big problem. *Key point:* Beijing has seriously improved its submarines' abilities over the last twenty years. In 1995 and 1996, Taiwanese politicians signaled greater support for declaring their island country officially independent of China. Beijing’s response was swift, forceful … and ultimately an embarrassment to China. The Chinese fired several missiles toward small, Taiwanese-held islands. That’s when the United States intervened in a big way, sending two entire aircraft carrier battle groups into the waters around Taiwan — an... more »
Chicken Or Egg: People In Trump States Have Lower Life Expectancies
Trump states have lower life expectancy. Is that because they embrace Trumpist policies that make them more likely to die sooner than normal people? Or is it the deleterious impact of those policies that cause them to embrace Trumpism in the first place? Monday, Paul Krugman took a closer look: America's Red State Death Trip. Pointing out a Tom Edsall piece that showed "red and blue voters live in different economies," Krugman's point is that "the political divide is also, increasingly, an economic divide [and] that red and blue voters don’t just live differently, they also die ... more »
When Is A High Protein Diet Valuable?
In December, people begin to think about the new year, and that means resolutions to lose weight. Exercising is a lot of work and feeling hungry much of the time is not desirable so many will instead opt for diet plans. One popular diet is the Atkin's Diet, where natural sugars are replaced with protein, while another is the Ketogenic Diet, where sugars are replaced with fatty foods. Both seek to put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis, where elevated level of ketone bodies replace glucose. read more
NATO HOT MIC: Globalist leaders mock Trump. Trump fires back, ‘Trudeau two-faced’ (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 393. More The post NATO HOT MIC: Globalist leaders mock Trump. Trump fires back, ‘Trudeau two-faced’ (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Google Assistant Integrates with Nubank, Banco do Brasil, iFood, and Rappi
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Google Android Assistant is adding additional features in English: the "OK Google" command can be used to view the balance and make transfers to Nubank's NuConta and Banco do Brasil, as well as request delivery and track your order on The post Google Assistant Integrates with Nubank, Banco do Brasil, iFood, and Rappi appeared first on The Rio Times.
Niterói Landfill Runoff Threatens to Further Contaminate Guanabara Bay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, December 4th, the Baía Viva ("Live Bay") Movement filed a petition with the Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR) and with the State Prosecutor, denouncing the annual production by the Morro do Céu Landfill, located in the Caramujo . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Niterói Landfill Runoff Threatens to Further Contaminate Guanabara Bay appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Stock Market Index Closes Over 110,000 Points, Breaking Record
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ibovespa, the main index of the São Paulo stock market, B3, rose 1.2 percent this Wednesday, December 4th, and, for the first time, closed above the 110,000-point benchmark, breaking a new record. The indicator ended the trading session at 110,301 points. The previous high was recorded on November 7th, […] The post Brazil’s Stock Market Index Closes Over 110,000 Points, Breaking Record appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Government Agrees to Grant R$302 Million in Incentives to Host F-1
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro approved R$302.4 (US$76) million in tax incentives for the Rio Motorsports company, winner of a bid to build a racetrack in the Deodoro region (west side of the capital). The project's aim is for the venue to host the The post Rio de Janeiro Government Agrees to Grant R$302 Million in Incentives to Host F-1 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Lower House Passes Anti-crime Package; Bill Now Goes to Senate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The full Chamber of Deputies approved, on Wednesday, December 4th, the anti-crime package bill (PL 10372/18). The basic text was passed by 408 votes in favor, nine against, and two abstentions and, subsequently, deputies rejected an amendment proposed by the Novo ("New") party, which called for the removal of the […] The post Brazil’s Lower House Passes Anti-crime Package; Bill Now Goes to Senate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Japanese Art and Poetry: Typhoons and earthquakes take asunder to this cold earth
Japanese Art and Poetry: Typhoons and earthquakes take asunder to this cold earth Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In a flash, all love that was embraced was over The beauty of the child, the lady, the male, the grandparents, all gone No time to say goodbye or to protect The chanting Buddha, the […]
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From Jenna Orkin Impeachment Report Map Delineates Turkey's Maritime Borders in Mediterranean China Has Built Artificial Sun For Clean Energy By Next Year, And It's 10 Times Hotter Than Sun 1. DHS Wants Americans Subjected To Mandatory Facial Recognition At AirportsFrance to give millions of residents iodine pills while EDF spots problems in six nuclear reactors Read the email Sundar Pichai sent Google employees after founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page announced they were stepping down 1. Russian Gas Mega-Pipeline To China Goes Online As Putin & Xi Hail Clo... more »
US and Japan to discuss next trade talks in early 2020, USTR says
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05-Dec-2019 The United States and Japan will begin consultations early 2020 in order to enter into negotiations on a broader trade agreement.
China-Norway free trade agreement negotiations in good progress
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05-Dec-2019 “Good progress” is being made on a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Norway, urging further dialogue and an open attitude toward trade to fend off lingering concerns over protectionism.
Bolivia News Links 5 December 2019
5 December 2019 • 11:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Operation Condor 2.0: After Bolivia Coup, Trump Dubs Nicaragua ‘National Security Threat’ and Targets Mexico https://www.globalresearch.ca/operation-condor-2-0-after-bolivia-coup-trump-dubs-nicaragua-national-security-threat-targets-mexico/5696802 The Sacaba and Senkata Massacres: How State Terrorism Operates in … Continue reading Bolivia News Links 5 December 2019
Hong Kong — Pure Western Insanity
The impunity with which the US aggresses Hong Kong is insane. Equally or more insane is western media coverage of what is going on in Hong Kong. Not one word on how the incredible “pro-democracy” vote of the rather unimportant District Council Elections was achieved. Of the 18 District Councils, 452 of 479 seats (71%) went to “pro-democracy” candidates. Such an extreme anti-Beijing vote could only be obtained by massive western propaganda at the cost of millions of dollars, targeted with algorithms, developed on the principles of the now (apparently) defunct Cambridge Analytica. And... more »
Biotech research institute VIB misleads public and regulators in lobby campaign
VIB falsely claims that individual academic supporters for de-regulation of gene editing represent their institutes as a whole
US gatecrashes into Libyan endgame. But Russia stands in the way By M.K. Bhadrakumar
The United States has alleged that Russia’s presence in Libya is having an “incredibly destabilising” impact. Washington is stepping out of the shade and making way to the centre stage of the Libyan conflict.
Evidence gap on health benefits of organic diet
New review calls for controlled studies examining effects of equivalent organic and non-organic wholefood diets
After His Mysterious Death, the Media Scrambles to Get its Story Straight About White Helmets Founder James Le Mesurier
Almost immediately after Le Mesurier’s alleged plunge to his death, reports began to emerge of tampering and the removal of details about the controversial “private security” operative’s career.
Here’s common sense on climate…
“We don’t know how the climate of the 21st century will evolve, and we will undoubtedly be surprised. Given this uncertainty, precise emissions targets and deadlines are scientifically meaningless. We can avoid much of the political gridlock by implementing common … Continue reading →
New Colorado law boon for cannabis capital, but concerns remain for minority businesses
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was lauded in May when he signed into law legislation allowing outside money to be invested in the state’s cannabis industry. Since the law went into effect Nov. 1, outside capital has already begun flowing into Colorado marijuana businesses. For example: Denver-based Medicine Man Technologies through the year announced an almost […] New Colorado law boon for cannabis capital, but concerns remain for minority businesses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Media hand-wringing versus reality: aircraft test edition
Last week there were alarming headlines when the fuselage of a new model of Boeing's 777 airliner split while undergoing a stress test. Boeing got an unexpected jolt in September when engineers in Everett put the new 777X airframe through an extreme test of its structural strength. Just as the test approached its target stress level, an explosive depressurization tore through the fuselage. Boeing has kept the details secret, but photos obtained by the Seattle Times show that the extent of the damage was greater than previously disclosed and earlier reports were wrong about crucial ... more »
Largest rabbinical college in the nation takes a stand on religious freedom
Note: We need more religious leaders to speak out. I'm Catholic, and I think Priests, because they can not marry and do not have children of their own, are unlikely to feel the sharp tug of duty on this issue.... more »
Iran to possibly use suicide drones to target US forces in the Middle East: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:15 P.M.) – Pentagon sources disclosed details described as “sensational” about allegations of Iran’s intention to launch attacks in the Middle East using “suicide planes”. Newsweek magazine published a lengthy report saying Iran was currently using “drones” to control US military sites and a number of other military and security sites in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large Russian military convoy heads to northern Raqqa front-lines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A large Russian military convoy was reported to have made their way to the front-lines near the town of ‘Ayn ‘Issa in northern Al-Raqqa. According to reports, a Russian military convoy consisting of over 15 trucks was seen traveling north to ‘Ayn ‘Issa’s front-lines, as they continue to deploy their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 250 Turkish-backed militants killed in northern Syria operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Over 250 Turkish-backed militants have been killed since the start of Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria, the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) said on Thursday, as reported by the Anadolu News Agency. Citing the SNA command, the Anadolu report said that at least 251 militants have been killed in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US intel claims Iran secretly storing missiles in Iraq
A possible offshore Iranian arsenal could allegedly provide superiority to Tehran and the nation’s military in a possible standoff with the United States and its regional allies, The New York Times said Wednesday, citing US military and intelligence officials. According to the media report, the intelligence sources declined to name the exact type of missiles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army scores new advance in southeast Idlib after launching new attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a new advance in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate last night after launching a new attack against the jihadist rebels. Led by the 5th Corps, the Syrian Arab Army began their attack by storming the jihadist defenses at the Katebat Al-Muhajarah Air […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Questioning Innovation
Why innovation isn't necessarily a good thing.
Psychology researcher committed misconduct, says university
A Dutch university has found a former psychology researcher at the institution guilty of misconduct for several offenses, including lack of ethics approval for some of her studies and fabricating results in grant applications. In a Nov. 11, 2019, report, officials at the University of Leiden stated that the researcher, whom it does not identify, … Continue reading Psychology researcher committed misconduct, says university
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*Washington Voters Say No to Campus Racial Discrimination* One of the least publicized but still highly significant results from this year’s elections came last week in Washington state, where voters rejected a move promoted by the state’s progressive establishment, allowing state universities to pursue affirmative action policies that favored some racial groups over others. In November 1996, the voters of California approved the California Civil Rights Initiative, making it unconstitutional to discriminate in favor or against someone on the basis of sex, ethnicity or race in gover... more »
Russia Is Making Strides In Testing Its Tsirkon Hypersonic Cruise Missile (Should NATO Worry?)
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Deployment is coming soon. *Key point: *Russia is making progress on an array of new, innovative nuclear weapons. In a development reported by *CNBC* news and corroborated by *Russian media*, the Russian military test-launched its Tsirkon hypersonic missile several weeks ago: "over ten test launches have been performed against sea-based targets at a distance of several hundred kilometers,” a military insider told the TASS Russian News Agency. They added that Tsirkon “destroyed the designated naval targets at hypersonic speed,” Development of the 3M... more »
Russia's Very Own A-10 Warthog? Meet Moscow's Su-25
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/AFGHANISTAN-RP3DRIBBDOAA.html] Let's have a look. *Key Point:* While they differ on their weapons choices and their subsystems, both planes are broadly similar. The Su-25 is one of the most visible signs of the Russian Air Force’s might. Since its debut during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s, the Su-25 has seen service in every conflict involving Soviet or Russian forces, from Chechnya to Georgia to Syria. Observers have often compared it to the A-10, but that comparison misses some of the nuances... more »
You Don't Want To Be On The Wrong End Of These Five Submachine Guns
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North America* These weapons are popular with special operations forces. *Key point: *Submachine guns played key roles in both world wars. The submachine gun was invented during World War I as a weapon to deal with the confines of trench warfare. Short, fully automatic and chambered in a pistol caliber, the submachine gun could quickly clear a trench line or bunker of enemy troops armed with less wieldy, slower-firing bolt-action rifles. The “SMG” later armed paratroopers, vehicle crews and guerrillas, and was instrumental in street and urban fighting d... more »
China Loves Stealing the Designs of American Guns (And Making Their Own Versions)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * We take a look at the Chinese company Norinco. *Key point: *Norinco clones firearms from all over the world. If you ask an American what their idea of a budget AR-15 brand is, you would probably get answers like Stag Arms, Palmetto State Armory and Anderson Arms: all American companies. However, if you asked a Canadian what their idea of a budget AR-15 brand is, you would likely get one answer: Norinco. Norinco has been cloning and selling American designs on the international market for decades. In the United States, the company is banned because it t... more »
Pakistan Has Over 100 Nuclear Weapons Pointed At India (And Millions Live At Risk)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Let's hope they never use them. *Key point: *South Asia is one of the world's most dangerous nuclear-weapons zones. Sandwiched between Iran, China, India and Afghanistan, Pakistan lives in a complicated neighborhood with a variety of security issues. One of the nine known states known to have nuclear weapons, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal and doctrine are continually evolving to match perceived threats. A nuclear power for decades, Pakistan is now attempting to construct a nuclear triad of its own, making its nuclear arsenal resilient and capable of dev... more »
Reality TV builder Scott Cam's $300k government payday
Celebrity builder and The Block host Scott Cam will take home more than $300,000 to spruik trades careers to young people, but the Opposition says hiring ambassadors "makes no sense at all" if TAFE budgets are being cut.
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*Physicist Dr. William Happer rips ‘non-existent climate emergency’ & ‘Phoniness of this bizarre environmental cult’* Recorded on Dec3 in Madrid, Spain, the site of the UN’s COP25. William Happer, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Emerging Technologies on the National Security Council Excerpt: "We are here under false pretenses, wasting our time talking about a non-existent climate emergency." ... "Phoniness of this bizarre environmental cult." ...It's hard to understand how much further the shrillness can go as this started out as global warming th... more »
Court Bars Appointment of Palmares Foundation President
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Judge Emanuel José Matias Guerra, of the 18th Federal Court of Ceará, accepted the Class Action proposed against Jair Bolsonaro's government's decision to appoint Sérgio Camargo president of the Palmares Foundation. In a nine-page decision signed on Wednesday, the magistrate suspends the act of the Presidential Chief of Staff, Onyx […] The post Court Bars Appointment of Palmares Foundation President appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tension between Brazil and Argentina Permeates Mercosur Summit
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Mercosur summit, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, December 4th and 5th, in Bento Gonçalves in Southern Brazil, also called the "Brazilian Toscana", had everything to be tense, given the uncertainties about the course that the elected presidents of Argentina, leftist Alberto Fernandéz, and Uruguay, right-wing Luis Lacalle Pou, intend […] The post Tension between Brazil and Argentina Permeates Mercosur Summit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Copacabana’s New Year’s Eve Will Feature Evangelical Worship Concert
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Evangelical worship singer Anayle Sullivan will open the main stage opposite the Copacabana Palace Hotel. She is married to Michael Sullivan, who has produced artists like Tim Maia and Xuxa and composed hits like "Me Dê Motivo" and "Um Dia de Domingo", recorded by Tim Maia. "This three-stage idea in […] The post Copacabana’s New Year’s Eve Will Feature Evangelical Worship Concert appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Claims no Plans to Privatize Banco do Brasil and Caixa
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The statement was given in response to a report published on Tuesday by the newspaper O Globo. According to the newspaper, the team of Minister Paulo Guedes (Economy) would be conducting studies to give up control of BB. "Look, I saw on the cover, it was on Globo yesterday, that […] The post Bolsonaro Claims no Plans to Privatize Banco do Brasil and Caixa appeared first on The Rio Times.
Politicized veganism: Promise or threat?
Some politicians have joined anti-meat and climate change activists in a massive effort to restructure the American diet The post Politicized veganism: Promise or threat? appeared first on CFACT.
'People are spoiling for a fight': France crippled over biggest strike in decades
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A nation-wide walkout by French public workers will halt most trains and planes, close schools and could wreak havoc on the streets, as the government warns of violent infiltrators.
A speech, a phone call and Question Time: What you need to know about Naomi Wolf's dispute with Angus Taylor
Dr Naomi Wolf had accused Mr Taylor of making inaccurate claims about her time at Oxford University in 1991 during his first speech to Parliament. Then things stepped up in Question Time.
Woman's body found in Adelaide unit fire
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The body of a woman is discovered on the balcony of a burning unit at Everard Park in Adelaide's inner south-west.
Leaked documents reveal how gambling company stops people winning
Inside information from one of the world's biggest sports betting companies reveals the secret techniques to stop punters winning.
Footage of animal cruelty on Australian cattle stations airs on Israeli television
The Yeeda Pastoral Company says it is investigating after an Israeli news program exposed Kilto Station staff abusing cattle.
Accused rapist choked and 'nearly drowned' woman
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A man with multiple mental and physical health issues allegedly choked and nearly drowned a woman as she jogged in a Melbourne park.
Voluntary euthanasia to become legal in WA after controversial bill passes Upper House
Western Australia is set to become the second state to legalise voluntary euthanasia after proposed laws allowing terminally ill people to end their own lives pass the Upper House.
Bikie found guilty of attempted murder during firebombing of Canberra home
Axel Sidaros is found guilty of attempted murder, after a dramatic firefight in Canberra's south — in which a former head of the Canberra Comancheros lost part of his finger.
Smoke haze from NSW bushfires blankets Australian Open in Sydney
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A golfer resorts to wearing a surgical face mask, another complains of a burning sensation in his eyes and says he has not encountered conditions that bad while playing in China or Malaysia.
Firefighter injured by falling tree branch in bushfire burning close to homes near Mandurah
The fire triggered an emergency warning after coming close to a semi-rural estate east of the city and people in the Nambeelup area are warned to remain vigilant overnight.
The Problem of Wikipedia
The problem with Wikipedia is that their business model always struggled and left nothing to support much of a rethink. There clearly exists a raft of problems, many of which should have long been resolved. The most serious points to credibility and specific activity by rogues to produce problematic material. This article brings up the whole meme of holocaust denial as well were legitimate work is demonized in order to protect an obvious and dated propaganda MEME. The whole topic has been a chronic issue since the end of WWII and actually blocks serious research unnecessarily. ... more »
Second Bank Run In Two Weeks As China's Banks Are Caught In A Self-Destructive "Doom Loop"
Keep an eye on this. Bank regulators should be well ahead of any of this. China is under massive economic pressure right now and the ongoing trade war is only part of the problem. Recall that they are now reporting almost zero growth as well. In fact, although additional tariffs are on the table, i do not think that they should be applied simply because so much damage has already been inflicted with what is best described as a surgical cut. Their data has been gamed for years although we have seen ample real growth. What we have also seen is vast amounts of non economic gr... more »
Parkinson’s Patients Experience Significant Reduction in Tremors Thanks to Ultrasound Procedure
This is focused ultrasound that is targeting a single side of the thalamus. The effect is excellent and immediate. We have no indication regarding the level of reduction but this is early days. It is possible that actual elimination of the tremors may be possible. While not a cure, such a reduction however much is an outcome to be deeply desired. Otherwise the general deterioration can at least be tolerated if never welcomed. I have lost two close friends and business associates to this monster and have watched the slow progress of the disease first hand. The tremors ne... more »
Carbonics 100 GHz Wafer Scale Nanotube Technology Shows Nanotubes Can Finally Compete With Silicon
Our hardware today is so proficient it is east to forget that we are still advancing. Most of the needs we can imagine have long since been well met. Yet we ultimately want to power the Holodeck of Star Trek fame. All our technology will ultimately migrate onto the graphene substrate technology that replace silicon chips. Clearly that means that nanotubes work naturally there. In the meantime it also integrates as well on the conventional structures as well... *Carbonics 100 GHz Wafer Scale Nanotube Technology Shows Nanotubes Can Finally Compete With Silicon * *Brian Wan... more »
Influenced by corporate America: Adoption of dangerous social policies ‘destined to cause death’
This extract is the conclusion from the ‘Influences and Consequences’ report, which concludes research as conducted over the past ten years by disabled researcher Mo Stewart. The detailed and often disturbing research evidence exposes the human consequences of the adoption of neoliberal politics, together with American social and labour market policies, which guaranteed the creation of preventable harm for the UK disabled community who are unfit to work. Despite political rhetoric, the welfare reforms were unrelated to costs, which always was a political smokescreen. The ultimate po... more »
Black Agenda Report 5 December 2019
5 December 2019 — Black Agenda Report “Booming” Economy Means More Bad Jobs and Faster Race to the Bottom Glen Ford, BAR executive editor For the past 30 years, no matter which party has been in power, the US economy has produced more and more “bad” jobs – because the Race to the Bottom is … Continue reading Black Agenda Report 5 December 2019
Tucker Carlson Tears into Vulture Capitalist Paul Singer for Strip Mining American Towns
In a bit of synchronicity, Lambert gave a mini-speech tonight that dovetails with an important Tucker Carlson segment about how hedge funds are destroying flyover. As UserFriendly lamented, “It is beyond sad that Tucker Carlson is doing better journalism than just about anywhere else.” That goes double given that Carlson has only short segments and […]
Trump Won't Like This: Back in 2018, A Good Chunk of the German Air Force Was Inoperable
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GERMANY-DEFENCE--D1AESZLIKVAA.html] Here's what we know. *Key point:* Berlin has chosen to keep its military weak but it can change its track. President Trump’s goal of Europe taking more responsibility for its own defense may come crashing to Earth. Because if Germany’s most advanced fighters can't even fly, then how the U.S. drawback on its European military commitments without undermining the Western security alliance? The German magazine Spiegel revealed last year that most of the Luftwaffe’s—t... more »
Trump's Border Wall Will Destroy the Ecology of America's Southwest States
*Jared Orsi* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump’s border wall threatens an Arizona oasis with a long, diverse history. A few hundred yards from the Mexican border in southern Arizona lies a quiet pond, about the size of two football fields, called Quitobaquito. About 10 miles to the east, heavy machinery grinds up the earth and removes vegetation as construction of President Trump’s vaunted border wall advances toward the oasis. I’m a historian and have studied Quitobaquito for six years. When I first started writing about this area, it was remote and little known, ev... more »
"Mr. Rogers Wasn't a Saint, He Was One of Us"
*"Mr. Rogers Wasn't a Saint, He Was One of Us"* by David Cain "Last week, a friend and I went to see 'Last Christmas.' It was sold out, which turned out to be a stroke of holiday good luck. We saw the Mister Rogers biopic instead, and I think it made us kinder. The filmmakers had recreated the show’s details perfectly. The busy piano theme that accompanies the trolley. The way Mr. Rogers changed shoes while he sang. The unexplained traffic light in his living room. The nostalgic effect was intense. Apparently I hadn’t seen much of 'Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood' since I was its inten... more »
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla) eviscerates arrogant professors at hearings...
*and we thank him.* This will be your feel good moment of the day.
Why China's Aircraft Carriers Are Only Getting Better
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing is learning with each new ship. *Key point:* China is figuring out how to build bigger and badder flat tops. China’s next aircraft carrier is likely to boast a lot more combat power. On June 20, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), the firm that makes China’s aircraft carriers, posted an image on its social media accounts showing three aircraft carriers. On the right and left were the Liaoning—China’s first carrier, which was built by Ukraine—as well as China’s first domestically-built carrier. Unlike those carr... more »
Get That History Book Out: These 5 Empires Left Their Mark On the World
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, World* The world was never the same. *Key point: *In the triumphs and faults of previous empires, there are lessons for America today. Of all the empires that arose and thrived on the face of this earth, which were the five most powerful? And how is it even possible to select five empires from among the hundreds that have flourished over the past five thousand years? Truth be told, any formulation of the “five most powerful empires” will always be subjective, because all empires were glorious and influential in their own ways. But there are som... more »
TEAM GRETA Admits Climate Change Has Nothing To Do With The Environment
“This is the first time in the history of mankind that we are setting ourselves the task of intentionally, within a defined period of time, to change the economic development model that has been reigning for at least 150 years since the Industrial Revolution.” –– Christiana Figueres Fmr UN Climate Chief (UNFCCC) “We’ve got to […]
Lower Interest Rates and Slightly Higher Exchange Rate for ‘Many Years’ in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, once again said that the country will continue with the most devalued Real and with the lowest interest rate for "many years" to come. In an interview with "O Antagonista", Guedes said that he sees a "sustainable situation" for a more depreciated exchange rate […] The post Lower Interest Rates and Slightly Higher Exchange Rate for ‘Many Years’ in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Same-sex Marriage in Brazil Increased by Over 60 Percent in 2018
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 2018 Civil Registry Statistics survey shows that same-sex marriage increased by 61.7 percent last year compared to 2017. In 2018, 9,520 same-sex partnerships were registered, compared to 5,887 in 2017. The data were released yesterday, December 4th, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). According to the […] The post Same-sex Marriage in Brazil Increased by Over 60 Percent in 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chicken and Pork Price Increase and Will not Revert to Previous Levels, Says Association
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The rise in the price of these other meats should also increase with the end-of-year festivities and continue throughout the first half of next year, according to Ricardo Santin, executive director of ABPA (Brazilian Association of Animal Protein), representing pork, poultry and egg producers. And the industry expects prices not […] The post Chicken and Pork Price Increase and Will not Revert to Previous Levels, Says Association appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Record TV News Doubles Audience With new Schedule Debut
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 'Jornal da Record' (Record News) doubled its audience by opening on a new schedule earlier, from 7.45 PM to 8.30 PM, on Monday, December 2nd. The television news recorded 10.4 points of average and a share of 15 percent. This represents an increase of 100 percent of average and […] The post Brazil’s Record TV News Doubles Audience With new Schedule Debut appeared first on The Rio Times.
National Force to Ensure Security of Indigenous Peoples in Amazonas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Public Safety Force will support the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) in its actions to ensure the physical and moral integrity of indigenous peoples and FUNAI employees, in the Vale do Javari Indigenous Land, in the state of Amazonas, according to a decree published in this Wednesday's edition of […] The post National Force to Ensure Security of Indigenous Peoples in Amazonas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, "Nuvole Bianche"
Ludovico Einaudi, "Nuvole Bianche"
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