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Israel Hits Syria- 2nd Attack In 24 Hours
* Link* DAMASCUS: Syria on Sunday accused Israel of targeting an air base in Homs province, *in the second such attack in 24 hours* - 10 Killed In Israeli Airstrikes Launched Against Syria *“Our air defenses thwarted an Israeli aggression and destroyed two of the rockets that targeted the T-4 air base,”* a military source told state news agency SANA. * SANA* *As stated when Israel dissolved it's Parliament.......* - Israel to Hold 2nd Election of 2019- New Elections Complicate Peace Plans *"Worth keeping an eye on Israeli moves against Syria in this time frame. .... more »
MMR Fails Again - Vaccinated U of Florida Students in Alachua County Florida have Mumps
The MMR vaccine has failed again, putting Florida college students at risk for complications including meningitis. Mumps in early childhood is uncomfortable. Mumps in the adult years carries far more risk. When I was a kid, Fram automotive air filters... more »
In California Ourbreak Unvaccinated Do NOT have Whooping Cough but Vaccinated Do
Note: So, in this California Whoopsieing Daisy Cough outbreak, the small number of unvaccinated children do NOT have the w hooping cough. but 30 vaccinated students do. Ergo, the unvaccinated children are healthier. Meanwhile, the unvaccinated face expulsion based on... more »
‘Gatekeeper Mentality’ of DCCC Blacklist Adding to Divisions Within Democratic Party
Backlash against policy of Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) to blacklist vendors who work with anyone—including primary challengers—who run against an incumbent Democrat.
US Congress: Committee on House Administration Chair Lofgren Questions White House, Trump Campaign Regarding Use of Official Resources for Campaign Activity
https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2018/10/03/will-cindy-hyde-smith-or-the-rnc-reimburse-taxpayers-for-the-air-force-one-trip-to-pennsylvania-mississippi-and-roger-wicker-and-gregg-harper/ https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/trump-stumpin-today-for-interim-senator-appointed-by-governor-with-weird-russian-brexit-connections/ Finally, here’s another committee and committee chair trying to hold the Trump administration accountable. Most of the other … Continue reading →
China and America Both Want a Gun That Looks Just Like This
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * "Armies tend to like reliable, effective and affordable rifles — all factors where these hybrid weapons have been found lacking." *Fake news? * To hear Chinese state media tell it, the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army will go into battle in the future wearing an array of high-tech gizmos. In their hands will be enormous weapons combining a rifle with a 20-millimeter grenade launcher akin to the old — and cancelled — American OICW. On top of that, they will have heads-up displays and networked positioning systems so Chinese troops can moni... more »
Texas college nixes sweetheart deal for solar array developer
They had never seen a company ask for tax abatements when its project would create only two full-time jobs. The post Texas college nixes sweetheart deal for solar array developer appeared first on CFACT.
World's 'biggest' dementia study hopes to enlist 10,000 Tasmanians
The long-term project will look at who is most at risk of the condition and how they can potentially "self-manage" risk behaviours to build resilience to dementia using diet, exercise, improving social contact or pursuing further education.
Boeing 737 MAX planes may have faulty parts, US regulators say
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Hundreds of Boeing's troubled 737 MAX planes and its prior generation 737 may contain improperly manufactured parts, the United States Federal Aviation Administration says.
'Spending like drunken sailors': Tasmanian Labor takes aim at Liberals over staff hires, expenses
In the past three years, the number of Hodgman Liberal Government media advisers has risen from five full-time positions to 10 and overall ministerial staff numbers have increased by 30 per cent, budget estimates hearings are told.
Trump dines with Queen after blasting London Mayor as 'stone cold loser'
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Donald Trump and First Lady Melania attend a state banquet with Queen Elizabeth II, but not before the US President hits out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Twitter.
'Pretty miserable commute': NSW coast to be hit by strong winds and rain
The Bureau of Meteorology's latest forecasts suggest wind gusts about 100 kilometres per hour at Sydney Airport by 6:00am on Tuesday will not ease until mid afternoon.
Carer charged over 'disturbing' neglect of elderly woman in Queensland home
Police charge a carer with grievous bodily harm over the neglect and mistreatment of a 77-year-old woman at an "extremely unhygienic" home west of Brisbane.
'Sensational story': Court hears of double life of alleged Canberra drug dealer
Brendan Leigh Baker faces court on 12 charges of drug trafficking and and importing, as a jury is told it will hear evidence that his tax returns and employment history were at odds with the image he presented.
'It's life-changing': Victorian man selected for IBM program that offers employment for people with autism
Global IT company IBM rolls out its first neurodiversity program in Australia, at its Client Innovation Centre in Ballarat, putting 16 autistic candidates through their paces for four weeks and then hiring the 10 best.
'That's the way it is': Brendon Bolton not bitter about Carlton sacking
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Brendon Bolton fought back tears but he holds no grudges after Carlton finally pulls the trigger and sacks him as Blues coach midway through another disappointing AFL season for the club.
Brazilian Legislation Introduces Concept of “Individual Banker”
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Authorized by the government a little over a month ago, the Empresa Simples de Crédito (ESC) already boasts 25 start-ups throughout Brazil. The statute passed by Congress has legalized a new model–loan operations carried out by and for ordinary citizens, with interest and without direct regulation by […] The post Brazilian Legislation Introduces Concept of “Individual Banker” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Civil Construction Job Creation in Brazil has Further Dropped This Year
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Civil construction, one of the economy’s main drivers and still employing millions of people, has lost steam since the beginning of the year. The sector expected its GDP to grow 2 percent in 2019. Now, the estimate is 0.5 to 1 percent. The projected number […] The post Civil Construction Job Creation in Brazil has Further Dropped This Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Monday Mayhem
*Big Jim* Will you send former Director Comey soap-on-a-rope when he goes to the big house? Ok, before all of you skeptics attack me for being a Polyanna, it could happen. Yeah, I know that maybe pigs will fly. I'm simply testing the depth of your compassion. Would you send him soap-on-a-rope or would you send him slick soap that he's sure to drop in the communal prison shower? *US Army to name new Attack Helicopter * FORT RUCKER, Ala. — The U.S. Army will honor Elizabeth Warren and her Native American ancestry with the latest addition to its helicopter fleet, the AH-68 Warren, ... more »
Palestinians Say U.S. ‘Deal of the Century’ Will Finish Off Their State
Palestinians Say U.S. ‘Deal of the Century’ Will Finish Off Their State by Samia Nakhoul, https://www.reuters.com/ BEIRUT (Reuters) – The U.S. blueprint to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, still in draft form after almost two years, is seen by Palestinians, and by some Arab officials and politicians, as a plan to finish …
Rudy Giuliani on Spygate Scandal: I See 3 to 5 Obama Officials Are Going to be Indicted
Rudy Giuliani on Spygate Scandal: I See 3 to 5 Obama Officials Are Going to be Indicted by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Former New York City Mayor and Trump Attorney Rudy Giuliani joined Judge Jeanine Pirro on Saturday night on Justice with Judge Jeanine. – During their conversation Rudy said he suspects 3-5 Obama officials will …
Netanyahu Warns Iran ‘Will Be Hurt Far Worse’ Amid Deadly Israeli Strikes in Syria
Netanyahu Warns Iran ‘Will Be Hurt Far Worse’ Amid Deadly Israeli Strikes in Syria by https://www.rt.com/ Iran will suffer dire consequences if it threatens Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu warned as he ordered illustrative air raids in Syria, reminding voters in the looming snap elections of his firm stance on the occupied Golan Heights. – In a …
St. Louis Fed Study Shows Rising Level of Financial Desperation Among the Poor, Hidden by Aggregates
A new St. Louis Fed analysis shows the wealth of areas in financial distress deteriorated from 2015 to 2018, reversing a pattern of gains that had started in 2010.
In video: How US "good guys" wiped out an Afghan family
This is the evidence which helped the Bureau together with the New York Times' Visual Investigations Unit prove the US carried out a strike which locals say killed eleven children
How US "good guys" wiped out an Afghan family
We proved in the face of US denial that its military carried out an airstrike that killed seven children, their mother and four young cousins in Afghanistan
Socialists Ruin the Environment
PA Pundits - International at Texas College Nixes Sweetheart Deal For Solar Array Developer – PA Pundits – International - 19 hours ago
The extreme Left may hawk the Green New Deal, but its track record is woefully poor. ~ Michael Swartz ~ The steady drumbeat of speculation about the “i-word” (impeachment) has pushed America’s political mindset away from the s-word: socialism. But it’ll be back soon, wrapped in the cloak of “climate change.” Despite what’s predicted […]
NY Times Bemoans ‘Disciplined’ Mueller Outfoxed By Trump And ‘Handpicked’ Barr
PA Pundits - International at Texas College Nixes Sweetheart Deal For Solar Array Developer – PA Pundits – International - 19 hours ago
By Clay Waters ~ Saturday’s New York Times “news analysis” was filled with regret that straight-shooting Robert Mueller was outfoxed by dastardly Donald Trump and his “handpicked” sidekick Attorney General William Barr. Reporters Mark Mazzetti and Katie Benner paid tribute to Mueller, who turned out just too principled for his own good: “In Inquiry, Mueller […]
Coal Plant Closure To Cost Navajos Tens Of Millions And 900 Good Jobs
PA Pundits - International at Texas College Nixes Sweetheart Deal For Solar Array Developer – PA Pundits – International - 19 hours ago
From the team at CFACT ~ The Navajo Nation posted this press release last week as they brace for massive financial and job losses when the largest coal plant in the western United States closes in December. Global warming policies don’t alter the temperature of the Earth, but they do hurt people, including Native Americans. […]
The Destruction That Followed D-Day: Before And After Pictures Show How Northern France Recovered
Omaha Beach *Daily Mail:* *The destruction that followed D-Day: Stunning before and after images show how northern France recovered from the months-long battle when the Allied bombardments and paratroopers forced the Nazis out* * On June 6 1944, wave upon wave of Allied troops poured onto the beaches of Normandy to hails of Nazi fire * Bombers thundered through the sky to rain devastation on the towns and cities of Normandy in the attack * Hundreds of civilians were killed and ancient architecture destroyed by the infernos which lit up the night * And the settlements of northern Fra... more »
Deloitte: Canada on verge of CA$2.7 billion infused cannabis market
Canada is on the cusp of prying open a market for edibles and alternative cannabis products valued at 2.7 billion Canadian dollars ($2 billion), but sales will begin as “a slow burn” come October before gaining momentum, Deloitte estimates. For its third annual report on Canada’s cannabis industry, Deloitte conducted in-person interviews with cannabis industry experts, […] Deloitte: Canada on verge of CA$2.7 billion infused cannabis market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Russia rains hell from above on jihadist stronghold in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force let loose a large number of airstrikes over the mountaintop town of Kabani in northeastern Latakia last night. Led by their Sukhoi jets, the Russian Air Force repeatedly hammered the jihadist stronghold, causing several explosions that could be heard throughout northeastern Latakia. At the same time, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US willing to ease sanctions on Syria if Russia contains Iran: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – The U.S. is willing to ease the sanctions on Syria if Russia is able to curb Iran’s influence inside the Levantine nation, a new report from the Arabic language version of the Sputnik News Agency claimed. The Sputnik report claimed that this topic will be discussed during the security meeting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump calls on Russia, Syria, Iran to halt Idlib bombardment
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday evening that he was “hearing word” that Russia, Syria, and to a lesser extent, Iran, were indiscriminately bombing the Idlib province. “Hearing word that Russia, Syria and, to a lesser extent, Iran, are bombing the hell out of Idlib Province in Syria, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The U.S. Navy's New Attack Submarine: The Most 'Stealth' Sub Ever?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * We have an idea of what is to come. *The technical elements of undersea command and control, quite naturally, are being engineered with a mind to an expected increased use of underwater drones. The Navy is now moving quickly with efforts to build an entire new fleet of UUVs able to destroy mines, conduct lower risk forward surveillance, deliver supplies or even fire weapons with a “human-in-the-loop.” Capt. Pete Small, the Program Manager for Unmanned Maritime Systems, addressed this phenomenon at Sea Air Space and said the service’s now in developmen... more »
Israeli F-16s Wiped Out a Syrian Missile Complex (Russian Didn’t Fire Back)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * So what happened? *“Due to the special nature of the system, and that the Russians are likely to have supplied only a few missiles to equip the launchers, I don’t think SAA will ever use it soon. The IAF has been using the tactic of saturating the attacked area with various kinds of missiles and bombs. It is not economical to use the S-300 against such an attack.”* At 2:30 in the morning on April 13, 2019, around a dozen missiles tore over the night sky of Hama province, Syria, launched by Israeli F-16 jets flying over Lebanon. *(This first appe... more »
Measles Mortality Rate Statistics Exposed
The media is publishing fear based media insights to why this disease, which they like to point out was an eradicated disease, is making a coming back and the devastating consequences it may have on our society if we don't take drastic measures to tackle the issue now. The post Measles Mortality Rate Statistics Exposed appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Was Booed By Democrats for Saying “Socialism Is Not the Answer”
He said, “We shouldn’t try to achieve universal [health] coverage by removing private insurance from 150 million Americans,” and then declared, “We shouldn't try to tackle climate change by guaranteeing every American a gov job,” which resulted in further disapproval from the crowd.
NY City Mayor Bill De Blasio’s ‘No Bail’ Program Will Release Teens from Jail, Even for Violent Crimes
It is certain that releasing young criminals without bail will cause an increase in crime. De Blasio's new policies went into effect on June 1st.
Day #1 Schedule – President Trump U.K. State Visit…
The U.K. is five hours ahead of New York EDT. The President and First Lady are traveling overnight and will arrive in London at 4:00am U.S. EDT / 9:00am U.K. BST. The first family will be staying at the the … Continue reading →
'It's demoralising': Farmers fork out tens of thousands to feed cattle
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Helen White's cattle are bellowing at her because they're hungry — while her Tasmanian farm has just had rain, it won't be enough in the face of forecast dry conditions ahead.
'There's always hope': Missing mountaineer's friends remain positive she'll be found alive
Family and friends of Sydney woman Ruth McCance remain hopeful that she will be found alive, more than a week after going missing while climbing in India's Himalayas.
'Excessive force': Brisbane watch house officers suspended over treatment of teen detainee
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The Queensland Police Service says two of its officers at the Brisbane watch house are facing "serious allegations of misconduct" over their treatment of a 16-year-old detainee.
Morrison deflects US pressure to weigh in on China-Taiwan contest in the Pacific
Solomon Islands is one of six Pacific nations which recognises Taiwan, and the United States has signalled it would like Australia to use its influence in the region to make sure none of them switch allegiance to Beijing.
Why are women still being told they will change their minds about children?
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Women are having fewer children on average, but — as journalist Tory Shepherd knows all too well — that doesn't stop the notion that they are "missing something" if they opt out of motherhood.
Chinese warships arrive in Sydney with no public Government announcement
Three Chinese warships arrive in Sydney Harbour amid increasingly strident rhetoric from Beijing over its territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Russian TV Gets A Close Look Of Su-57s On An Assembly Line
*WNU Editor:* This is the Su-57 assembly line in Komsomolsk.
The Case For Leaving City Rats Alone
This is real field work and it has produced a completely fresh understanding. The actual colonies once made stable serve to prevent new infestations. Thus the strategy of simply rat proofing our own spaces is really good enough and has the wisdom of preventing surprises. This is something we are completely capable of doing. Our buildings do have secure foundations. That was not true in the past. Even then it was no trick to eliminate them and it was a signal of a failure in the envelope. It will actually be easier and wiser to focus on sealing envelopes. Good work. *The C... more »
How Legalization Changed Humboldt County Marijuana
What a surprise. Of course all the illegal Growers are coming in from the cold as experienced growers. The same is happening in BC. The industry is well on it way to becoming a huge business and not just because of the recreational value but also because of its clear benign therapeutic benefit for oral consumption and that the plant is also an excellent fiber source as well. A ground flour made from seeds and also flowers from THC minimized CBD maxed plants will surely find its way directly into our food supply and sharply improve both physical and mental health. The rest ... more »
The Weird, Ever-Evolving Story of DNA
What we are taught is far to simple and thus mostly wrong. Recently we began learning just how much our own DNA can be manipulated in our own bodies. Welcome back Lemarck. Much more interesting though is that our spirit body is quite able to engineer anything we decide we want. We merely need intent and a path forward. Thus the intent to grow horns on our heads may actually produce horns. This sounds crazy, but now apply thus to the idea of genius. Telling a child he is a genius and supplying appropriate toys can not be a bad thing. Read this item with that option in mind as ... more »
"Retaliation Is Imminent": Here Are China's "Nuclear" Trade War Options
The HARD truth is that China must submit to the application of a fair trade regime ASAP. I am not joking about this. The USA can unilaterally divert all its buying power to those countries prepared to accept Fair Trade rules. That is the big picture. Such a move will stunningly launch all SE Asia and India into the position of been preferred direct competitors of China and making the exact same demands on China. China cannot win this however it is made to happen. They have instead the opportunity to protect what they have with free and fair trade and no more. Understand tha... more »
From The SCO To The G20: United Eurasia Stands, Divided It Falls?
This month’s SCO and G20 Summits will see Eurasia first make a pretense of unity in Bishkek prior to Trump exploiting its preexisting fault lines in Osaka, with the US attempting to play Russia, India, and China off against one another in order to divide and rule the supercontinent. The […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* I have additionally suggested "Mitch McConnell Abortion Alternative." It's this: Before you have sex, stop and ask yourself if you really want to try to bring up a child in a country run by the likes of Mitch McConnell and his malevolent cohorts?
Supply and Demand for Distance Learning Colleges Rise in Brazil
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Out of the eight million higher education students in Brazil, around 20 percent take distance education courses, a teaching method which is highly sought after as well as criticized. Bruna Moura likes administration, but she stopped going to college. Now she studies wherever, remotely, and […] The post Supply and Demand for Distance Learning Colleges Rise in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets for Today
"It may be rejected". US Secretary of State Pompeo told private meeting of Jewish leaders that @realDonaldTrump administration's soon-to-be-released Middle East peace plan will be considered "unworkable" - US media reports https://t.co/17eQyrKqFm pic.twitter.com/f8QlB2fwqO — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 3, 2019 Please pay attention to Sudan tonight. The army is breaking up months of a sit-in outside military complex. Military had been violent in the past and seem intent on doing the same again. They also got a boost from Gulf allies in recent visit. Praying this is not an Egypt r... more »
Smith & Wesson Took a 100 Year Old Gun And Did Something Amazing
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It made it far better. Here's how. *The SW1911 line is also differentiated by size. 1911 handguns are typically divided into 5-inch barrel “Government” full-size handguns, 4.25-inch barrel “Commander” compact-sized handguns, and 3-inch barrel “Officer” subcompact size handguns. This allows the 1911 enthusiast to pick the size handgun that fits his or her needs, whether it be a government-sized range pistol, commander for concealed carry, or officer for discreet concealed carry. Smith & Wesson’s handgun line offers 1911s in all three sizes, although ... more »
Picture Of The Day
*Rocket Fire* Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Anderson fires an AT4 rocket launcher during live-fire training at Combined Arms Training Center at Camp Fuji, Japan, May 22, 2019. *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from *The U.S. Department Of Defense Photo-Gallery*.
"The Government..."
"The government is good at one thing. It knows how to break your legs, and then hand you a crutch and say, 'See if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk.'" - Harry Browne
Brazil Team Supports Neymar After Rape Allegations, says Fernandinho
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Brazil midfielder Fernandinho backed his teammate Neymar on Sunday, saying he and the other players training for the Copa America will not let the rape accusations against the Paris St Germain player affect their preparations for the tournament. Neymar issued a statement early on Sunday morning denying any […] The post Brazil Team Supports Neymar After Rape Allegations, says Fernandinho appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flamengo and Botafogo Keep Flying High, While Vasco and Fluminense Sink Further
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This past Saturday, June 1st, saw Flamengo leap up to fourth place in Brazil’s Série A with a 2-0 victory over Fortaleza. On Sunday, June 2nd, two carioca teams, Botafogo and Vasco da Gama, faced off against each other, with Botafogo winning 1-0. And the […] The post Flamengo and Botafogo Keep Flying High, While Vasco and Fluminense Sink Further appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Great-Grandmother Becomes World Record Holder at Age 100
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian athlete beat the swimming world record in the 50-meter breaststroke event — at one hundred years of age. The masters event, held in Belo Horizonte at the club where she trains, was a historic day for Dona Laurinha. Was she nervous? “No, I […] The post Brazilian Great-Grandmother Becomes World Record Holder at Age 100 appeared first on The Rio Times.
ICAC finds NSW prison guards who 'flogged' inmate engaged in serious corruption
Six prison employees could face criminal charges after being found to have engaged in corrupt conduct, including the planting of drugs, and then seriously assaulting an inmate at Lithgow prison.
Former AFP employee found guilty of grooming his partner's 11yo daughter
A Canberra man who was caught sending offensive messages to his partner's 11-year-old daughter, including saying he would like to see her "nude body", is found guilty of grooming a child.
Convicted rapist on the run after escaping Darwin prison for second time
Eric Ebatarintja escaped from the prison for the second time after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet. Although his sentence had expired, he was being held on an ongoing basis under the Serious Sex Offenders Act because the court deemed him to be at high risk of reoffending.
Reaching out to help farmers fight their biggest battles
Outreach workers across Australia say that the survival of farming communities will depend on support and understanding from the Australian community.
Brendon Bolton sacked as Carlton coach
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The Brendon Bolton era at Carlton comes to an end, with the Blues sacking their senior coach following a poor start to the AFL season.
Have greenhouse will travel: Microgreens see couple swap inner-city lifestyle for rural acreage
Oliver Wichmann and Miquela McGuiness made such a success of growing microgreens and selling them to trendy Sydney restaurants that they decided to pack up their inner-city-backyard greenhouse to move to rural Tasmania.
Virginia Beach shooter resigned by email just hours before killing his colleagues
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The gunman who attacked his colleagues at a Virginia Beach government office building resigned by email hours before killing 12 people and wounding at least six others, a city official says.
Live and die with dignity: a publisher vs. a kingdom
Amid assassinations and forced disappearances of Thai dissidents abroad, a dissident publisher reflects on what it means to “survive” under “Democracy with the King as the Head of State". The post Live and die with dignity: a publisher vs. a kingdom appeared first on New Mandala.
Discounted registration available for IAFP 2019 in Louisville this July
Registration is open for the 2019 conference of the International Association for Food Protection, set for July 21-24 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Attendees who register early receive a discount, which is available through June 20. View fee details here. Professor Barbara Chamberlin of New Mexico State University will open the conference with the Ivan Parkin... Continue Reading
IFST event to discuss food safety culture
IFST’s Food Safety Group is hosting an event ahead of World Food Safety Day to highlight the importance of a food safety culture. The event on June 6 will feature presentations from Sterling Crew, chair of IFST Food Safety Group and managing director at SQS Ltd, and Denis Treacy, chief technical officer at Culture Compass... Continue Reading
Air France warning after Listeria detected in sandwich
Air France has issued a warning after Listeria was detected in tuna sandwiches served on certain flights in May. Servair, the supplier of the airline’s on-board catering service, reported the pathogen was found in the sandwiches from self-service on-board buffets. It was revealed during quality check procedures on foodstuffs distributed aboard Air France flights. The sandwich... Continue Reading
Food stands are latest challenge for restaurant inspectors
A mobile food truck and a “brokered” food stand, both in Bellevue, WA, remain closed after being shuttered last month by Public Health. The Seattle-King County agency reports its most recent restaurant closure was Tacos El Guero mobile food truck. Public Health ordered Tacos El Guero to shut down shortly before noon Friday, May 31,... Continue Reading
This Is No Longer A Trade War For The U.S. And China
President Trump, during a state visit in November 2017, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Artyom Ivanov / Tass) *Don Lee, L.A. Times:* *For the U.S. and China, it’s not a trade war anymore — it’s something worse* What started out two years ago as an effort by President Trump to wring better terms from China on the nuts and bolts of foreign trade now threatens to become a far wider and more ominous confrontation. The conflict continues to be framed as a “trade war” between the world’s two biggest economies — as Washington and ... more »
June 3rd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #865
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday June 3rd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Michael Klare: US Plans to Muscle Up for “Great Power” Conflict With China
The US military wants to be able to take on China. A little late for that.
US-Iran: Inverted Reality, Real War
*June 3, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - In its march toward yet another war, the United States accuses Iran of using military force to establish itself as a *"regional hegemon."* It accuses Iran of being the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. It accuses Iran of aiding rebels in Yemen, the government in Syria, and Hezbollah in Lebanon. But what the United States leaves out about Iran is just as important as what it accuses Iran of. *Familiar Lies* For one, the Middle East already has a regional hegemon - the United States. Even the wildest accusations against Iran re... more »
US Now Seeking Social Media Details from All Visa Applicants
The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for U.S. visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers.
Chinese Defense Minister: War With U.S. Would Be A Disaster
Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe speaks at the IISS Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore, June 2, 2019. REUTERS/Feline Lim *The Guardian*: *China says war with US would be a disaster as tensions mount* Defence minister Wei Fenghe said China would ‘fight to the end’ on trade issues but was open to talks. Chinese defence minister Wei Fenghe criticised the United States on Sunday for its support for self-ruled Taiwan and for naval operations in the disputed South China Sea, but said conflict or war between the two countries would be a disaster. Wei told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Si... more »
Art Show Celebrates Assyrian-American Experiences
Assyrian International News Agency - 23 hours ago
Akadina Yadegar and Nardin Sarkis curate "Diaspora in Bloom," a contemporary exhibit of Assyrian-American art on display at the Art Ark Gallery in San Jose, California.
RIP- Roky Erickson (1947-2019), A Guest Post By Bill Bentley
Mike Siegel, the progressive Democrat running for a congressional seat that spans Roky Erickson's old turf from Austin to Houston, is too young to have experienced the 13th Floor Elevators in person but when Roky passed away on Friday he told me that "Roky’s departure will be felt deeply here in Austin. My wife Hindatu, a veterinarian by trade, is in a local singing group [Panoramic Voices] that had the honor of performing with Roky just a couple months ago. He continued to share his vision and creativity with us until the end, and we are forever grateful." I hadn't spoken with a... more »
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing White House – Video and Transcript…
President Trump and First Lady Melania will be traveling overnight to the U.K., sleep during the flight, and immediately begin a packed schedule upon arrival in Britain. Chopper pressers are the best pressers… Departing the White House tonight, President Trump … Continue reading →
This Russian Drone Looks Like a Stealth B-2 Bomber (A Test Flight Is Coming Soon)
*David Axe* *Security, * Here come the Hunter-B drone. Russia’s prototype stealth drone will make its first flight in July or August 2019, state media reported. The Hunter-B drone will be fully autonomous and follow a pre-programmed flight path, *according to* Russian news agency TASS. “The Russian defense establishment is promising a test that will include a short-duration 'jump'—the [unmanned combat air vehicle] will rise ever so briefly above the tarmac to test its launching and landing capabilities," said Samuel Bendett, an independent expert on the Russian military. “The ... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, June 3, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Jorge Drexler @ Teatro Riachuelo Rio (Centro) – Head down to Teatro Riachuelo Rio this Monday to see the only Uruguayan musician to win an Academy Award, Jorge Drexler, […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, June 3, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, June 3, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife guide] We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Péricles (Mooca) – Those looking for top pagode music in São Paulo should head to Bar Templo tonight, in Mooca. Péricles, one of the most respected names from […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, June 3, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary: No Need To Restore Military Drills With South Korea
*Reuters:* *Acting Pentagon chief says no need to restore suspended U.S.-South Korea military drills* SEOUL (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Sunday that for now it was not necessary to resume major joint military exercises with South Korea that were suspended in the last year to support diplomatic efforts with North Korea. The United States and South Korea have suspended a number of combined military exercises in the past year after talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. However, since then negotiations be... more »
Who Cares about A Silly Old Constitution Anyway?
If governments have become too big and too powerful, that means they have broken the rules. If no one cares about knowing what the rules are, you can be sure the politicians and bureaucrats will have a field day.
‘Social-Credit System’ Is Turning All of China into A Virtual Prison
The Chinese Communist Party has given birth to the world’s first high-tech digital dictatorship and now it is selling its system to other like-minded socialist dictatorships. Venezuela was its first customer.
Breaking: Houthi forces unleash big missile attack on Saudi Coalition bases in southern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 A.M.) – The Houthi forces unleashed a powerful missile attack against the Saudi Coalition troops inside of Yemen this evening. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired several missiles on the Saudi Coalition bases in southern Yemen. Among the Saudi Coalition bases targeted by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
11 of 11 Coastal Antarctic Stations Show ZERO Warming Over Past Decades
Also, Antarctic Ocean COOLING, not warming! ________________ Butler Island and Neumayer Stations Both show a clear downward trend. ……….. Halley Station Halley as well shows a downward station since 1956. ……….. Syowa and Casey Stations Data from the Japan operated Syowa station and the Australia Casey stations both show no trend since 1961. Here we ... Read more11 of 11 Coastal Antarctic Stations Show ZERO Warming Over Past Decades The post 11 of 11 Coastal Antarctic Stations Show ZERO Warming Over Past Decades appeared first on Ice Age Now.
President Trump Delivers Remarks at Ford Theatre Gala – (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier this evening President Trump delivered remarks during an annual gala at Ford’s Theater in Washington. [Video and Transcript] . [Transcript] THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. What a place. You look right there and that says it all. … Continue reading →
Best Tank In the World (For Now): The Army's New M-1A2C Abrams Has Arrived
*David Axe* *Security, * The new M-1A2C Abrams boasts new active and passive protection that could help to protect it from the latest enemy weaponry. The most obvious new features of the M-1A2C are the vehicle's Trophy active-protection systems and an additional slab of armor on the front of its turret. The U.S. Army’s newest tank has made its apparent operational debut at a multi-national exercise in Romania. The M-1A2C, previously known at the M-1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3, *appeared* in imagery that the U.S. Defense Department published to mark the May 29, 2019 c... more »
Gold Coast couple in disbelief after filming Venice cruise ship drama
The Queensland couple who captured viral footage from aboard a cruise ship as it crashed into a Venice pier say they're a little shaken from the ordeal which happened "in slow motion".
Country footy club waits to pay the price for letting a woman play in the men's league
A country football club in South Australia is waiting to find out if it will be penalised for allowing a woman to play in the men's competition.
Why would a billionaire persist with Adani when it will probably lose money?
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By 2030, with the Adani project still in its relatively early stages, most developed countries will have stopped using coal-fired power. So what's the thinking behind investing in Adani?
A top North Korean official was reportedly in a re-education camp. Then he appeared at an art show
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Kim Yong-chol was reportedly sent to a labour camp after the second summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un collapsed. But now the former spymaster is spotted alongside the North Korean leader.
Top North Korean Official Reportedly Purged After The Collapse Of The Kim-Trump Summit Seen With Kim This Sunday
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un and Kim Yong-chol. Photo: Reuters *SCMP/AFP*: *Purged no more: North Korean official Kim Yong-chol, who was thought to have been sent to labour camp, appears at show, local media claims* * The North’s counterpart to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was sent to a labour camp following the collapse of the Kim-Trump summit in Hanoi in February A senior North Korean official reportedly purged after talks collapsed between leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump appeared at an arts performance with the country’s top brass, official media reported... more »
How the War Party Broke Trump
How the War Party Broke Trump by ANDREW J. BACEVICH , https://www.theamericanconservative.com/ He’s the closest thing we’ve had to an antiwar president in 40 years—but the entrenched interests have proven too strong. – From my distant vantage point in New England, tracking the daily fluctuations of the ongoing Iran war scare poses a challenge. It’s …
Hezbollah Chief: Israel Will ‘Pay The Price’ If US Goes to War With Iran
Hezbollah Chief: Israel Will ‘Pay The Price’ If US Goes to War With Iran by AFP and TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Hassan Nasrallah says all American forces and interests in Middle East will be annihilated if conflict breaks out, calls Trump peace plan ‘a historic crime’. – BEIRUT, Lebanon — The head of Hezbollah warned on Friday that …
Catherine Austin Fitts: Bipartisan Support for Secret Accounting to Hide Missing Money
Bipartisan Support for Secret Accounting to Hide Missing Money – Catherine Austin Fitts by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Investment advisor and former Assistant Secretary of Housing Catherine Austin Fitts says when it comes to making government accounting secret, there is widespread bipartisan support. We are talking about the new rule from the Federal Accounting …
Clashes Between Israeli Police & Palestinian Protesters as Jews Allowed Entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Clashes Between Israeli Police & Palestinian Protesters as Jews Allowed Entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque by https://www.rt.com/ Violence erupted at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem as Israeli forces allowed Jewish settlers to enter the compound for Jerusalem Day, sparking protests, arrests and injuries. – Israelis are usually prevented from entering the holy site during the last …
WAYNE JETT: DONALD TRUMP Is Taking On The Same DEEP STATE That KILLED JFK!
[image: https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27866-deep-state-behind-the-deep-state-cfr-trilaterals-bilderbergs]Click on image for article. [image: http://themillenniumreport.com/2014/12/obama-trilateral-commission-endgame/]Click on image for article.
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