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Syrian Army scores big advance in southern Idlib, 3 towns captured
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance in southern Idlib, Tuesday, capturing several towns from the jihadist and Turkish-backed rebels. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces began their attack by storming the small town of Hamirat. Not long after attacking the town, they were able […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
I have a dream . . .
Now and again, some new item of clothing makes me do a double-take. (No, I am *not* a fan or a follower of fashion!) The most recent example are these . Yes, they're lace shorts. For *men*. (Or, rather, for what are *allegedly* men.) A news report says: The lacey shorts ... are available in five pastel colors including green, pink, blue, purple and yellow... Lace shorts first hit the runway at Gucci's Spring/Summer 2016 collection and would appeal to fashion-forward men who are looking to make a statement. The prominence of gender ambiguity in fashion design allows for clo... more »
FANGMAN Stocks Crushed by Potential “Unprecedented, Wide-Ranging Probe” into Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon
The authorities have come to realize that monopolists like Google and Amazon aren't good for the health of the economy or even (despite their tech sheen) "innovation".
US vs Iran: Inverted Reality, Real War
*Tony Cartalucci* | It is upon feet of clay that the US builds its case against Iran - with catastrophes from Washington’s many other wars still burning in the background.
Pentagon Official Involved In $10 Billion Contract Offered Job From Amazon
*The Intercept:* *Amazon Offered Job to Pentagon Official Involved With $10 Billion Contract It Sought* In a federal lawsuit, the tech giant Oracle has provided new details to support its accusation that Amazon secretly negotiated a job offer with a then-Department of Defense official who helped shape the procurement process for a massive federal contract for which Amazon was a key bidder. Amazon Web Services and Microsoft are now the two finalists to win the highly contested $10 billion contract for what is known as the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, or JEDI. The deal, o... more »
Analysis: Why Alexa’s Bedside Manner Is Bad For Health Care
Hoo boy, trusting Alexa for health care. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out.
Thank You To California Governor Gavin Newsom for Common Sense and Kindness
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, really put his neck out and bucked his party line when he expressed opposition to California's strangling vaccine laws. See below. Dan Olmsted was adamant that AofA is apolitical. And as a non-profit entity... more »
Reserve Bank governor flags another rate cut as he hits out at the banks
The Reserve Bank governor gives a very strong indication that borrowers can expect at least one more interest rate cut this year, while attacking banks that have not passed on this month's cut in full.
Could Air Travel Become an Early Casualty of Climate Change?
Might air travel take a serious hit from climate change before polic-makers work up the nerve to intervene?
The Question: Why Didn't Mao Invade Taiwan?
*Ian Easton* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Why? *The Battle of Taiwan was intended to be the final chapter in the Chinese Civil War, a conflict that had ravaged China from 1927 to 1949, interrupted by the Japanese invasion and occupation of Manchuria and Eastern China during the Second World War. Mao and his communist forces were essentially on the defensive throughout the first two decades of their insurgency. They lurched from one battlefield defeat to the next, husbanding their strength and avoiding any decisive losses. The scene suddenly changed in early 1949, when they ... more »
Getting Poorer While Working Harder: The ‘Cliff Effect’
*Susan R. Crandall* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] “If my pay goes up, my rent will go up too. I don’t know if I’ll be able to afford my apartment." Forty percent of all working-age Americans sometimes struggle to pay their monthly bills. There is no place in the country where a family supported by one minimum-wage worker with a full-time job can live and afford a 2-bedroom apartment at the average fair-market rent. Given the pressure to earn enough to make ends meet, you would think that low-paid workers would be clamoring for raises. But this is not always the case. ... more »
Tariff Time: America Will Soon Feel the Pain of the U.S.-China Trade War
*Sarah Brown, Riley Walters* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] We need answers. The long U.S.-China trade war is about to hit another mile marker. New tariffs, announced in May on $200 billion worth of imports from China, and $60 billion worth of exports to China, go into effect June 1. Tariffs are a tax on American consumers and businesses, and the administration has already begun a process to increase tariffs even more. The U.S.-China trade war persists in American headlines. It’s clear that the punitive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have far-reaching implicatio... more »
Doping Soldiers So They Fight Better – Is it Ethical?
*Maxwell Mehlman* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] What do you think? The military is constantly using technology to build better ships, warplanes, guns and armor. Shouldn’t it also use drugs to build better soldiers? Soldiers have long taken drugs to help them fight. Amphetamines like Dexedrine were distributed widely to American, German, British and other forces during World War II and to U.S. service members in Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. In 1991, the Air Force chief-of-staff stopped the practice because, in his words, “Jedi knights don’t need them.” Bu... more »
Australian surveillance plane helps rescue 41 asylum seekers in the Indian Ocean
The asylum seekers were spotted by a surveillance aircraft and later rescued by Sri Lankan Navy vessels, making it the second boat intercepted on its way to Australia in the past few weeks.
Northern Territory Police arrest gunman in Darwin, woman injured
Northern Territory Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly shot a woman at a Darwin hotel.
Perth mother died trying to stop thief stealing son's car, court told
A woman was trying to stop her son's car being stolen from her Perth home when she was run over and killed by the vehicle, the Supreme Court hears.
WhatsApp messages reveal couple 'boasting' about alleged NDIS scam, court hears
The alleged mastermind behind a scheme targeting 70 disabled Australians and their carers "boasted" about the millions of dollars made in fraudulent payments from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a Sydney court hears.
Protesters clash at Tiananmen anniversary commemoration in Sydney
Two pro-China protesters clash with a group of people holding a commemorative protest in Sydney to mark the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Samantha Knight's killer remains behind bars for psychiatric assessment, judge rules
The man who killed Bondi schoolgirl Samantha Knight is to remain behind bars for at least another 28 days, a Sydney court rules.
The ANU hack's worst-case scenario is bad news for the university
The worst-case scenario in the ANU data breach is that hackers still have access to the university systems and are siphoning off critical data as it emerges, writes Nicholas Patterson.
'We're very sad for survivors': Court halts disciplinary action against former bishop
A former Bishop of Tasmania criticised by the child sexual abuse royal commission wins a legal bid to stop disciplinary action by the Church against him.
Off-duty police officer punched and kicked in 'deeply shocking' attack caught on CCTV
CCTV of an off-duty police officer being ambushed and "coward" punched has been released after a former nursing student was jailed over the attack.
This 43yo mother of three died from lung cancer. She'd never smoked
Non-smoker Cassandra Morris's death in June last year started her husband Kane on a mission to tackle the stigma surrounding Australia's deadliest cancer.
A clamour for Islamic reform in Malaysia: but in which direction under a Divine Bureaucracy?
Can Malaysia's new government depend on its unelected Islamic bureaucracy? The post A clamour for Islamic reform in Malaysia: but in which direction under a Divine Bureaucracy? appeared first on New Mandala.
Doctors may soon be prescribing vegetables instead of drugs to prevent disease
https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2019/04/11/doctors-may-soon-be-prescribing-vegetables-instead-of-drugs-to-prevent-disease/?fbclid=IwAR3r7YZIpygLVT3tBNVYGRYzqOhz3BJLFJ4810wEQ1W_vIKmQZiep6MJD6I Advertisements
China releases chips that can ‘talk’ to brain.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d674d32517a4e34457a6333566d54/index.html
UK’s First #5G Court Case — And The People Won.
https://principia-scientific.org/uks-first-5g-court-case-and-the-people-won/?fbclid=IwAR1EOGQZyLXrzMH6JFhKnW9Efu2B2lzM_AG2pOHZqFliPPTAwt3K35lnHyw
A medical mystery reveals the dangers of eating raw #centipedes.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/medical-mystery-reveals-new-host-rat-lungworm-parasite
BREAKING: WikiLeaks’ Vault 7 Shows How CIA Spies on Your TV, Phone, PC, Mac, and More
http://thefreethoughtproject.com/wikileaks-cia-hacking-spying-vault-7/?fbclid=IwAR148d_9xLlXyQMWsRr1f8Vsbnsz7MvH4cy2mrhLEJv2zymQf8C6MuTOEcQ
A Two-Dose #Vaccine For Chicken Pox Now Is Linked To An Epidemic Of #Shingles
https://needtoknow.news/2017/04/two-dose-vaccine-chicken-pox-now-linked-epidemic-shingles/
Heart of lonesome galaxy is brimming with dark matter
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-06-heart-lonesome-galaxy-brimming-dark.html
Arthur Eddington, the Man Who Invented Einstein.
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/physics/arthur-eddington-the-man-who-invented-einstein/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm::fb:—-:rrssopenmind:::::20190529::sitlnk::
Here Are Five Massive Pentagon Projects That Have Problems
© US Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley *Business Insider:* *Here are 5 of the worst weapons projects the US military has in the works* * The US military, the Navy in particular, has a number of expensive and highly problematic programs in the works, and the issues largely stem from a rush to develop platforms before the required technologies are ready, a naval analyst said. * This issue is not unique to the Navy though. The Department of Defense and the various service branches are all in the process of rethinking innovation in the wake of past failures. The US mil... more »
The Secret US Prisons You’ve Never Heard of Before | Will Potter
Investigative journalist Will Potter is the only reporter who has been inside a Communications Management Unit, or CMU, within a US prison. These units were opened secretly, and radically alter how prisoners are treated — even preventing them from hugging their children. The following is taken from Will Potters website: Father Daniel Berrigan once said … The post The Secret US Prisons You’ve Never Heard of Before | Will Potter appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
World’s first ‘Sex Robot Unboxing Video’ – Featuring ‘Smart Privates’ and Creepy X-Mode App
We've talked about AI Sex Dolls before and how companies like Realbotix plan to make sex dolls a part of every day life, before in a previous article, well the company have just uploaded a video showing the first unboxing of one of their Robotic creations. The post World’s first ‘Sex Robot Unboxing Video’ – Featuring ‘Smart Privates’ and Creepy X-Mode App appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
RESEARCH AFFIRMED CASTOR OIL’S ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES, FINDING IT EFFECTIVE AGAINST INFECTIONS & INVADING PATHOGENS
Castor oil is one of the most amazing oils on earth. It’s very diverse and has a range of benefits for the skin and for digestion Castor oil has been used for millennia to treat... The post RESEARCH AFFIRMED CASTOR OIL’S ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES, FINDING IT EFFECTIVE AGAINST INFECTIONS & INVADING PATHOGENS appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Argentinians Organize Protest Against Bolsonaro’s Visit to their Country
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The demonstration is set to take place during the afternoon of June 5th in Plaza de Mayo, located in the city center of Buenos Aires, where the seat of government, Casa Rosada, is located. Jair Bolsonaro will be welcomed there by the President of Argentina, […] The post Argentinians Organize Protest Against Bolsonaro’s Visit to their Country appeared first on The Rio Times.
Anvisa Approves First Inhaled Insulin in Brazil
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) authorized the marketing of the first inhalable insulin in the country. The decision granting registration of the product was approved last Thursday, 30th, and published this Monday, 3rd, in the Diário Oficial da União (Official Gazette of the Union). […] The post Anvisa Approves First Inhaled Insulin in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Motor Vehicle Sales in Brazil Rise 21.6 Percent in May
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The sale of new motor vehicles rose 21.6 percent in May, the association of dealerships, Fenabrave, reported on Monday, June 3rd . A total of 245,466 automobiles, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses received new license plates in the period, against 201,864 units in the […] The post Motor Vehicle Sales in Brazil Rise 21.6 Percent in May appeared first on The Rio Times.
Provisional Measure to Combat Social Security Fraud Approved by the Senate
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Senate approved yesterday (June 3rd) Provisional Measure (MP) 871/2019, aimed at combating fraud in the social security system and making rules for social security benefits stricter. The MP was approved on its last day before it expired and is now up for presidential sanction. […] The post Provisional Measure to Combat Social Security Fraud Approved by the Senate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Did EU elections result in a “Green Victory”? The answer is no.
“Now that the dust of Europe’s election has settled and the numbers are in, it is possible to get a clear picture of what exactly happened. If you believe the green-socialist dominated media in Europe, you’d think the Greens came … Continue reading →
At Home and Abroad
*The Royal Family* By all accounts both President and Mrs. Trump and the Royal Family (with the exception of the newest American royal daughter-in-law) are enjoying the state visit. The elite media and the elite critics of President Trump (your betters) are all looking for a sign of discord so that they can continue their filthy rants, but there isn't much there, there. BREXIT and nationalism are very much on the mind of many people in the UK who are displeased with what globalism brought to Old Blighty. I can't disagree. The same thing was happening to us - and is happening to u... more »
The Center Isn’t Holding in Europe
Governing from the center by trying to mask what the EU actually is versus what it was sold as isn’t working. The post The Center Isn’t Holding in Europe appeared first on The Duran.
Two Contrasting Commencement Addresses a Half Century Apart
Mike Pence told graduates that it was a certainty that they will “be on a battlefield for America” and “will move to the sound of guns.” The post Two Contrasting Commencement Addresses a Half Century Apart appeared first on The Duran.
How the Allies guaranteed a 2nd World War
What brought the nazis to power in Germany was not hyperinflation, but austerity. The post How the Allies guaranteed a 2nd World War appeared first on The Duran.
SHORT MEMORIES MAKE BRIEF ALLIANCES, LIKE THE PUTIN-ERDOGAN PACT OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
By John Helmer, Moscow Just three and a half years ago, on January 20, 2016, the Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan had good reason to congratulate himself. He had successfully arranged a scheme of payoffs for two men who were intimate advisors to the presidents of the United States and Russia — at the very […]
Today's Ebook Is 'Escape From Corregidor'
*WNU Editor:* Escape from Corregidor is the harrowing account of Edgar Whitcomb, a B-17 navigator who arrives in World War II Philippines just before its invasion by the Japanese. Whitcomb evades the enemy on Bataan by fleeing to Corregidor Island in a small boat. He is captured but later manages to escape at night in an hours-long swim to safety. Captured once again weeks later, Whitcomb is imprisoned, tortured and starved, before being transferred to China and eventual freedom. You can download this book from this link .... *Escape From Corregidor by Edgar D. Whitcomb*.
Political Violence is Never Acceptable
Political violence is abhorrent. So are those who fail to condemn it when politically convenient. *June 4, 2019* (ATN) - Thai PBS reported in their article, "Anti-junta activist Ja New attacked again by unidentified men," that: *Well known anti-junta activist Sirawith Seritiwat, alias Ja New, was attacked by five unidentified men at a bus stop on Ratchadapisek road in Bangkok on Sunday night, which he later described as an attempt on his life.* Ja New and Nattha “Bow” Mahatthana - also mentioned in the article as providing support for Ja New - were both silent in 2014 when milita... more »
Breaking: Syrian Army attempts to capture new town in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched a new attack in southwestern Idlib this week, targeting the small town of Hamirat near the Hama border. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began this morning’s attack by storming the southern part of Hamirat. A fierce battle would ensue […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels send reinforcements to Idlib after heavy jihadist losses
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – Several Turkish-backed rebels that were previously active in northern Aleppo have since been redeployed to the Idlib-Hama axis after their comrades from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham suffered heavy losses during their failed bid to recapture all the territory they lost to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). Speaking to Al-Masdar from northwestern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS-linked terrorist wreaks havoc in Tripoli before blowing himself up
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – An Islamic State-linked terrorist launched an attack against the Lebanese General Security Forces in Tripoli city last night, killing at least two military personnel before taking several people hostage. According to a source, the terrorist, Abdel-Rahman Mabsout, killed two Lebanese General Security personnel at a checkpoint in the Tripoli Serail […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures first town since resuming southern Idlib offensive: video
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has reportedly regained control of Qusabiya in southern Idlib on Monday, making it the first town to be recaptured along the border between the provinces of Hama and Idlib. Footage shows clouds of smoke billowing after shelling as well as soldiers and military equipment in the liberated area. The advances […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-06-02
This is a summary of 9 AMN articles on the following subjects: Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Baghdadi, ISIS, Syria, Damascus, Kiswah, Kabani, Latakia, Idlib, IDF, Israel, Albukamal, US, Golan. Categories covered in this brief: Yemen, Iraq, Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Forgotten Fact: Nazi Germany Wanted a Bomber to Strike New York City
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: By Bundesarchiv, Bild 146-1989-039-16A / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33436796] But it never happened. *The combination of speed and reduced radar detection range would have made the Horten Amerika bomber very difficult to intercept. In fact, we know the flying jet bomber concept was viable because two years later, U.S. company Northrop test flew several prototype YB-49 flying wings with a range of nine thousand miles.* *(This first appeared last month.)* In 1942, German air force ch... more »
The Movie War Games Hit The Big Screens 36 Years Ago
*Warzone/The Drive:* *The Movie War Games Inspired President Reagan To Take Cybersecurity Seriously* 36 years ago today we learned that when it comes to nuclear war between superpowers "the only winning move is not to play." On this day, June 3rd, 1983, War Games starring Matthew Broderick hit big screens across the United States. The movie had all the staples of a 1980s Cold War techno-thriller—a super powerful, blunt, and ruthless military-industrial complex, cutting-edge tech way beyond reality for the time, computers and more computers, and of course, 'super kids' that play t... more »
UFO DISCLOSURE underway
I want to report a clear truth. I have been monitoring the traffic around UFO reporting since back in the sixties. All the military was tightly controlled with a zip your lip order that extended far past retirement. This order has apparently been countermanded under Trump. We are seeing folks appearing all over now as informants and now the Navy has put out a new protocol that allows reports to even be made. Please understand that my own work has discovered that we have had gravity ship capability at least theoretically since 1955 and practically by 1960 at the least. Th... more »
Could you give up flying? Meet the no-plane pioneers
This apparently has become a thing and why not? It certainly adds to the adventure. We have a rising population of earners who are no longer tied to the airport or the automobile even and suffer no faux loss of status over it as was common in the past. If money and time is not an issue, then alternative travel arrangements become options in their own right. Even walking a mountain trail for several days is completely reasonable when your baggage proceeds ahead of you to the next stop. Europe is train heaven of course and am sure China and India is catching up. Most of the s... more »
Exercise Your Brain to Improve Memory in Retirement
Seriously, learn to play mind games of some sort from time to time. This will keep you sharp. Chess is famous as such a tool, but hard to organize. Sudoko is useful and easy to access and crosswords have been used forever for word memory. Most other techniques all work but are often hard to sustain which is why i note the game aspect as well.. *Exercise Your Brain to Improve Memory in Retirement* * Strategies to help retirees recall and remember people, places, and things.* *Mary Kane * *https://getpocket.com/explore/item/exercise-your-brain-to-improve-memory-in-retireme... more »
How A 'Singular Hero' Helped Start A New Field In Physics
The beauty of the general theory is that it describes the geometry of space in terms of the metric whatever that may be and this is independent as you effectively scale up. Rund proved that this produced geometry produced *linear* field equations and no other type. My contribution (Phy Essasys 2010 )has been to introduce higher ordered metrics allowing us to generate particle physics ( Cloud Cosmology )naturally while preserving this geometry. All this leads to a clear understanding that the massive destruction of large objects will produce structural waves seen as gravity w... more »
Gold Coast considers exhuming bodies into multistorey graves as cemeteries fill
Gold Coast's Mayor proposes exhuming bodies from overcrowded cemeteries to then rebury them stacked on top each other — the current policy of new burial plot purchases.
Interest rates have been cut. So how much will you save on your mortgage?
It's been almost three years since the Reserve Bank made a move on interest rates. So we've done the homework for those of you who aren't sure what that means for your mortgage.
'I touched your beautiful tummy at emergency': Doctor allegedly texted after hospital sex assault
A doctor accused of assaulting a woman as she was lying in a hospital bed claims it was another doctor working on the same day who carried out the attack.
Here's who wins and who loses in the ACT Budget
The ACT Government has handed out an understated budget, but there are goodies to be found, along with some who will miss out. Take a look at where the money's going.
Switzerland: Pompeo and Kissinger Join Bilderberg Group Meet in Montreux
Ruptly Published on Jun 1, 2019 The Bilderberg Group met for its 67th Annual Conference in Montreux on Saturday and were joined by the likes of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and one of his predecessors Henry Kissinger. French Minister Bruno Le Maire and relevant business personalities such as the former chairman of Google …
Bam! Trump train rolls along – Democrat House lacks standing to sue over funding
Judge: House Lacks Standing to Sue Trump Administration Over Border Wall Funding “A seat in Congress comes with many prerogatives, but legal standing to superintend the execution of laws is not among them,” wrote U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden of the District of Columbia. National Law Journal Ross Todd June 03, 2019 at 06:41 PM A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has found that the U.S. House of Representatives doesn’t have standing to sue the Trump Administration over plans to redirect government funds to pay to build a wall on the nation’s border with Mexico. In a 24-page opi... more »
Indian Muslims Show Up On US’ ISIS Map
The war on terror provides the perfect alibi for the US to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and to establish its military presence. Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, etc. are current examples. That is what makes the entire paradigm extremely worrisome — Sri Lanka’s terrorism problem, alleged nexus between Sri Lankan and Indian (especially Kashmiri) militants.
Trump Administration Releases Proposal to Suppress Opposition to Dangerous Pipelines, Intimidate Peaceful Protesters
From the Sierra Club: “Trump Administration Releases Proposal to Suppress Opposition to Dangerous Pipelines, Intimidate Peaceful Protesters Monday, June 3, … Continue reading →
Brazil Interested in Hosting First Edition of Club World Cup in 2021
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After hosting the 2014 World Cup, the 2016 Olympics, and the Copa América in 2019, Brazil wants to be in the center of planet football’s attention, once again. The Brazilian top hats have already informed Fifa of their wish to host the first edition of the new […] The post Brazil Interested in Hosting First Edition of Club World Cup in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Woman Accusing Neymar of Rape is Lying, Says her Former Lawyer
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The lawyer that represented the 26-year-old woman accusing Neymar of rape rescinded the contract with the client alleging she lied. According to José Edgard da Cunha Bueno Filho, of the São Paulo law office of Fernandes and Abreu Advogados, the sexual relationship between the Brazilian National soccer […] The post Woman Accusing Neymar of Rape is Lying, Says her Former Lawyer appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Suspends Beef Exports to China After Atypical Mad Cow Case
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil has temporarily halted beef exports to China following an atypical case of mad cow disease in leading farm state Mato Grosso, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. China, Brazil’s largest beef importer by sales, spent US$1.5 (R$6) billion on Brazilian beef last year, totaling 322,400 tonnes or […] The post Brazil Suspends Beef Exports to China After Atypical Mad Cow Case appeared first on The Rio Times.
Grammy Award-Winner Robert Glasper to Play Rio’s Municipal Theater Tonight
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Tuesday, June 4th, Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, singer and producer Robert Glasper will be stopping by at Rio’s prestigious “Theatro Municipal” (Municipal Theater) for a one-off concert. Coming from Houston, Texas, Glasper has made a name for himself as one of the most exciting […] The post Grammy Award-Winner Robert Glasper to Play Rio’s Municipal Theater Tonight appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Treasury Fines 5.2 Thousand Companies and Charges R$1 Billion for Infractions
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Federal Treasury Department informed on Monday (3rd) that in March, April and May, 5,241 companies were fined for irregularities in Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) and Social Contribution on Net Income (CSLL) related to the 2014 calendar year. According to the institution, tax credit recorded, […] The post Federal Treasury Fines 5.2 Thousand Companies and Charges R$1 Billion for Infractions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* If, like me, you're "an aging America" and have weakened eyes, you can click on the above cartoon to enlarge it. It's a nice, highly accurate view inside the windows of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Yes, you can make Trumpanzee's fanciful claims of being spied on come true! I've gone with the cartoon for today's Meme Of The Day because it speaks to me about what a "Low IQ" city Washington is. The White House depicted in the cartoon is just the pinnacle of the essence of today's Washington. Just think about the people depicted and know that they are just the best public example... more »
The Sig Sauer P226 Has a Big Following (This One Gun Might Be Better)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: By United States Navy SEALs - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 120111-N-KK330-260 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.বাং] Any guesses who? *The difference between the Sig Sauer P226 and Beretta 92 SB-F in a government competition was minimal, so much so that Beretta basically won the competition on a cost basis. However, soldiers would grumble about Berettas for decades, with soldiers in the early 2000s... more »
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal Is Going Global
*Kyla Tienhaara* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Or did that already happen? It’s the third period of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs and we’re trailing, badly. It’s time to pull the goalie and send out the top forward line. We don’t know if we can actually win, but we’re going to give it everything we’ve got. In hockey-obsessed Canada, this is an appropriate metaphor to explain to the public why we need a bold and comprehensive strategy to tackle climate change. We’re running out of time to avoid catastrophic levels of warming and what we have been doing to reduce gre... more »
How a Customer Service Rep. Saved a Marine Sniper in a Shootout
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Middle East* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)] A true story. *What a story.* The Barrett M107 .50-caliber long-range sniper rifle is a firearm made for the modern war on terrorism. Officially adopted by the U.S. Army in 2002 and boasting a 2,000-meter range, a suppressor-ready muzzle brake, and recoil-minimizing design, the semi-automatic offers “greater range and lethality against personnel and materiel targets than other sniper systems in the U.S. inventory,” in an assessment by Military.com. While Barrett’s reputation... more »
Sending A Message To Iran
Video of the 1 June US airpower demonstration in the Arabian Sea as an Air Force B-52H bomber flew alongside aircraft of the Navy's Carrier Air Wing 7 flying from the carrier ABRAHAM #LINCOLN CVN72. Just a little messaging here, folks. pic.twitter.com/zod1yrC8g4 — Chris Cavas (@CavasShips) June 3, 2019 *WNU Editor: *That is something that you do not see everyday.
New compound that kills antibiotic superbugs in development
Antibiotic resistance is a confusing topic. Let’s begin with the fact that bacteria, not humans or other animals, that become antibiotic resistant. When antibiotic-resistant bacteria infect humans and animals, those infections are harder or even impossible to treat because the bacteria are antibiotic resistant. The World Health Organization says antibiotic resistance is one of the... Continue Reading
Scientists urge surgeon general to issue warning about unwashed poppy seeds
In a letter to the country’s top medical official, the Center for Science in the Public Interest asked U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to issue an advisory warning people of the dangers of contaminated, unwashed poppy seeds and poppy seed pods. Opium and other chemicals in the unwashed seeds and seed pods have caused numerous... Continue Reading
Risk of cyanide poisoning spurs recall of apricot pits, seed meal
A Canadian company is recalling Apricot Power brand apricot pits and seed meal because they contain the toxin amygdalin, which can cause cyanide poisoning. Ecoideas Innovations Inc., which has offices in British Columbia and Ontario and identifies itself as a health food company, does not appear to have any of the recall information on its... Continue Reading
Tourists, locals shouldn’t expect inspection scores on England’s restaurants; only half use stickers
Almost half of businesses in England don’t display their food hygiene ratings, according to figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Rates of displaying stickers visible from outside the premises was 52 percent in England, 87 percent in Wales and 84 percent in Northern Ireland. Display became mandatory in Wales in November 2013 and Northern... Continue Reading
Danish figures show 25 percent death rate in 15 Listeria outbreaks over 5 years
Nearly 50 cases of listeriosis have been recorded annually from 2015 to 2018 in Denmark, according to figures from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). In the 2014 to 2018 period, 280 cases of invasive infection with Listeria monocytogenes were reported. About one in 4 died. All 73 of those people were gone within 30 days.... Continue Reading
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE Sudan's army rulers cancel previously agreed deal with protesters about the country's transition and call for elections within nine months https://t.co/bzKoDJYU2x@AFPAfrica pic.twitter.com/oTn23ZewcG — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 4, 2019 President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London. @realDonaldTrump #TrumpUKVisit pic.twitter.com/droIQpJ1qU — Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) June 3, 2019 Hamas launching mass-funding campaign https://t.co/u5xPAnUyhr — El... more »
Five monetary policies
I recently did an Econlog post trying to explain why it’s misleading to speak of the Fed “controlling” interest rates. I’m not entirely satisfied with that post, so today I’ll make another attempt, from a different angle. I’ll present 5 hypothetical monetary policies, and in each case ask you to consider whether the Fed is […] The post Five monetary policies appeared first on Econlib.
Day #2 Schedule – President Trump U.K. State Visit….
The U.K. is five hours ahead of New York EST. Today President Trump will travel to St. James Palace for a meeting between U.S. and U.K. business leaders (hosted by PM Theresa May). Then President Trump will meet back up … Continue reading →
Former Adelaide midwife Lisa Barrett found not guilty over home birth deaths
Former midwife Lisa Barrett is found not guilty of two counts of manslaughter over the deaths of two babies during home births in 2011 and 2012.
ACT Budget slurps up surplus to fund infrastructure spending
The ACT's budget bottom line will be headed for an $89 million deficit in the coming financial year, and while the Government claims to be investing that money in infrastructure, it has delivered a budget with little in the way of big-ticket spending.
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle to plead not guilty, court told
The Adelaide Magistrates Court hears tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle intends to fight 66 charges laid against him.
As it happened: Ferries and flights cancelled as wild weather wreaks havoc on Sydney
Destructive winds of up to 130kph and dramatic surf conditions have battered the NSW coast, but the powerful gusts are easing as the day goes on. Look back at how events unfolded.
'Chernobyl' Is Must See TV
*RT: **'Chernobyl' is a blast of a TV series – but don’t call it ‘authentic’ * Building film sets out of old Soviet buildings is easier than understanding the people who inhabited them – and the hit HBO show doesn’t grasp either why the nuclear accident was allowed to happen, nor the heroism that followed. Authenticity is not an essential virtue even for a docudrama, but it has been one of the main selling points of Chernobyl, the five-part mini-series that is currently the highest-ever rated TV program on film database IMDB. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* Finally had the time t... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 153 – 2019
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Picture Of The Day
President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth raise their glasses to make a toast at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London, Britain, June 3, 2019. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Trump's state visit to the UK *(Reuters).
After Negative Brazilian GDP in Q1, Market Lowers Forecast for 2019
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Economists from financial institutions reduced this year’s expected growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1.23 to 1.13 percent. It was the 14th consecutive drop in the indicator. The forecast appears in the market bulletin, also known as the “Focus” report, released on Monday, May 3rd, by […] The post After Negative Brazilian GDP in Q1, Market Lowers Forecast for 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
'ANZ has let down its customers': Frydenberg hits out over rate cut
The Reserve Bank has finally cut the cash rate to a fresh record low, but whether borrowers will see the full benefit depends on which bank they do business with.
Kim was Amanda's childhood sweetheart but their 34-year relationship ended with a vicious attack
Kim Ashley Prunster is sentenced to almost seven years in prison after repeatedly stabbing Amanda Gibbons with a serrated knife at their home in WA's Mid West, because he was angry she was leaving him for another man.
Police blame retailers and an 'easier environment' to steal for a surge of thefts in SA
Thefts are up 12 per cent in South Australia over the past year, which police blame on lax security by retailers. The Opposition says it's down to police funding cuts.
Aussie opening spots up for grabs in Women's Ashes campaign
It is the kind of selection headache Australia is welcoming, as four batters put their hands up for the two opening spots in the upcoming Women's Ashes series, writes Brittany Carter.
The four questions that prove you're burnt out at work
If you think you might be suffering burnout, it's worth asking yourself these four questions, as the World Health Organisation reclassifies burnout as an "occupational phenomenon".
How egg cartons helped Singaporean's attempted trip to the edge of space
A self-funded entrepreneur has failed in his attempt to become the first Singaporean to reach the edge of space after launching his capsule from the Australian outback.
Duntroon graduate facing court on rape charges claims consent was given
A graduate from Canberra's Royal Military College Duntroon faces the ACT Supreme Court to plead not guilty to charges he raped a sleeping woman in April last year.
Australian players demand pay equity on eve of Women's World Cup
The gulf in prizemoney between the men's and women's FIFA World Cups prompts players union the PFA to launch a campaign for pay equity for the Matildas.
Joe Burns diagnosed with fatigue disorder, Ashes spot in doubt
Australian cricketer Joe Burns is diagnosed with a fatigue disorder but the batsman should recover in time for the Ashes series, if selected.
Warning label not required on coffee despite carcinogenic chemical, California rules
California officially gives its blessing to coffee, declaring the beverage does not pose a "significant" cancer risk, despite containing a chemical listed by the state as being carcinogenic.
AFP raids News Corp journalist's home over alleged national security leak
AFP officers raid the Canberra home of a News Corp journalist who reported that the Federal Government was considering spying on Australians.
Get set for the big wet — a storm and a lack of wind will bring a major dumping of rain to Perth
Don't let the balmy long weekend weather fool you — winter is coming for Perth and in a big way, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting heavy rain to hit the state's South West this weekend.
Rising road tolls have concerned police chief searching for answers
As South Australia's surging road toll is being reflected interstate, the Police Commissioner pledges to talk with cross-border colleagues to work out what's been going wrong.
U.S. Fertility Keeps Dropping – But That’s Not a Reason to Panic
*Caroline Sten Hartnett* *Demographics, America* [image: Reuters] We can explain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on May 15 that the number of births in the U.S. is down 2% – “the lowest number of births in 32 years.” These reports were met with surprise and alarm. USA Today, for example, led with the headline “A lot of empty kindergarten rooms.” However, this recent decline fits with global trends and isn’t unprecedented in U.S. history. As a demographer who studies fertility trends, what strikes me as anomalous is not the recent drop, but the previous ... more »
Wanna Make a Chinese General Cry? Build 200 New B-21 Stealth Bombers
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: Northrop Grumman] That could do it. But will it happen? *he bomber’s weapons bay could end up being more of a mission payload bay, with surveillance, communications, drone or electronic warfare packages loaded inside to facilitate a variety of missions, particularly in denied environments. The Raider is on the path to being America’s first multirole bomber.* On October 27, 2015, nearly thirty-four years to the day after Northrop Grumman was awarded the contract to develop the first stealth bomber, the U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop a con... more »
The Glock 30 Gun Might Be Small But Has Few Equals
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] This is what one expert had to say about it. *After the successful rollout of the Glock 17, the company gradually expanded its lineup into other calibers and handgun types, particularly compact and subcompacts. The ecosystem grew to include everything from long slide 9-millimeter pistols to subcompact 10-millimeter handguns. As a result, it was inevitable that Glock would eventually release a subcompact .45 ACP, the Glock 30.* Glock’s most powerful—and compact—handgun is a mix of old and new technology. The Glock 30 subcomp... more »
June 4th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #866
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 →
Tuesday June 4th – 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 →
Former Attorney John Dowd Calls Mueller “A Fraud” for Editing His Comments…
After a court filing revealed how Andrew Weissmann and Robert Mueller carefully edited the telephone message by John Dowd to Michael Flynn’s attorney, Dowd points out the motives of Weissmann and Mueller was to create a fraudulent report. Backstory Below … Continue reading →
CEA Chairman Kevin Hassett Discusses Tariffs as Leverage and the Overall Economy…
Counsel of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett appears on CNBC to discuss his decision to leave the White House; the purposeful importance of President Trump’s tariff threat on Mexican imports; and why overall trade reform is important. . When Kevin … Continue reading →
Experts : Arctic To Be Ice-Free By 1989
Experts say the Arctic will be ice-free by 1989, and won’t refreeze in the winter. 21 Feb 1969, 3 – The Morning Call at Newspapers.com
Couple Spends 20 Years Planting an Entire Forest and Animals Have Returned
It took 20 years, but Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado and his wife Lélia have taken a desolate piece of land and transformed it into a beautiful forest. Salgado was on location in East Africa for 30 years documenting the horrors of the Rwanda genocide. When his grueling project was finished, he planned to go […] The post Couple Spends 20 Years Planting an Entire Forest and Animals Have Returned appeared first on Health Nut News.
Neglecting sleep at night poisons your blood
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola D.O., Ph.D. Previous research has shown that sleep deprivation has the same effect on your immune system as physical stress. When volunteers stayed awake for 29 hours straight, their white blood cell counts were found to increase during the sleep deprivation phase. This is the same type of response you […] The post Neglecting sleep at night poisons your blood appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trump’s Trade War Grows
Trump is preparing America for the return to the Gold Standard. America will no longer be able to afford the massive trade deficit with the world. The massive US$1T+ budget deficit cannot continue under the Gold Standard. – RT America Published on Jun 3, 2019 Sara Montes de Oca joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss …
Bilderberg Group Epitomizes ‘Global Order’ – Former US Diplomat
RT America Published on Jun 3, 2019 Former US diplomat Jim Jatras joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the meeting of global business and technology leaders at Bilderberg 2019 in Switzerland. The meeting was attended by US State Sec. Mike Pompeo and senior presidential advisor Jared Kushner. end
Trump Tells UK: ‘Leave EU Without a Deal And Send Farage to Negotiate’
Trump Tells UK: ‘Leave EU Without a Deal And Send Farage to Negotiate’ by https://www.independent.co.uk/ President makes second extraordinary intervention in British politics within a week ahead of state visit – Donald Trump has called on Britain to leave the European Union without a deal if Brussels refuses to meet its demands, as he urged the government to …
A Post Dedicated To Veterans
*WNU Editor:* This is an excellent site .... *This Post Is Dedicated To All The Veterans Past, Present And Future* (DesignYouTrust). Hat tip to Fred for this link.
Patriot Humor – Unseen Evidence
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Texas College Nixes Sweetheart Deal For Solar Array Developer
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By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ The higher-ups at Clean Vision Solar, LLC thought they had it all figured out. Dangle a $120 million solar array project on 2,241 acres of land about 60 miles south of Dallas, Texas, and the local college would be delighted to fork over juicy tax abatements to please the company’s […]
Theresa May Will Be Gone In Days. Why Not Meet With Boris Johnson?
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By Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D ~ President Donald Trump began his state visit to the United Kingdom on Monday with a day of ceremony, including a private lunch and a banquet dinner with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, tea with Prince Charles, and a visit to Westminster Abbey, the resting place of British war […]
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 2nd June 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals
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By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Two Disastrous Trips For America: One To China-- Canceled-- And OneTo The U.K.-- Should Have Been Canceled
Mitch McConnell's wife/beard, Elaine Chao, a longtime spy for China and a member of the Trumpanzee Cabinet, had her trip to China abruptly canceled after myriad ethics questions were referred to officials of the State Department and Transportation Department. "Chao," reported the *NY Times* "had made a series of unorthodox requests related to her first scheduled visit to China as a Trump cabinet member, according to people with knowledge of the email. Among them: asking federal officials to help coordinate travel arrangements for at least one family member and include relatives in... more »
2 midgame chess problems
from https://www.shredderchess.com/daily-chess-puzzle.html ..................................................................... *1....? from *https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/54468 ..................................................................................... in one case 1. Re6; in the other, follow-up moves required too.
Breaking News: Ex-Michigan Governor’s Phone Seized as Flint Water Crisis Investigation Heats Up
The Flint Water Crisis made national headlines because of the dangerous levels of lead found in corroded, aging pipes within the beleaguered Michigan city, the former auto industry headquarters where the poverty rate is currently over 41%. Now, Flint water prosecutors have taken a bold new step in their new investigation into the crisis, as it has been announced that former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and 65 other current or former officials have had their phones and electronic data seized, according to a report from The Associated Press. Michigan Governor, Others May Be in H... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Somos Moçambique (Pinheiros) – A night of live music to help the victims of the cyclones that hit Mozambique in April this year. Mozambiquean singer Lenna Bahule will go […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Aniversário do Thiago @ Beco do Rato (Lapa) – Come celebrate the birthday of one of Beco do Rato’s favorite musicians, Thiago! With plenty of musical guests. You can […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
OSU’s College of Education is Making Diverse Faculty Hiring a Top Priority
The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology has recruited some of the nation’s top Black scholars in the fields of education to join its faculty in the Fall. The assembling of this “dream team” which includes scholars such as Drs. Donna Y. Ford, Lori Patton Davis and Edward Fletcher is part of an aggressive plan by the school’s relatively new dean to diversify the school’s faculty.
This Is What The U.S. Army's First Ever Operational Hypersonic Missile Unit Will Look Like
US Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) pic.twitter.com/ByvUCJFB1J — Caesar (@Ninja998998) May 31, 2019 *Warzone/The Drive*: *Here's What The Army's First Ever Operational Hypersonic Missile Unit Will Look Like* *The service plans to use the unit mostly for testing and evaluation, but it will be ready for combat within the next four years, if necessary.* The U.S. Army has laid out its plans for establishing its first ever unit armed with hypersonic boost-glide vehicles, as well as the transporter erector launchers, or TELs, that will carry the weapons. The service describes this ... more »
Bilderberg 2019 just finished
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and current Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the 2019 Bilderberg conference. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his predecessor, Henry Kissinger, have arrived in Switzerland for the 67th annual mysterious Bilderberg conference. The pair were captured arriving at and leaving the luxurious Fairmont le Montreux Palace hotel on Saturday, with Kissinger, 96, needing assistance to get into his vehicle. The were joined by the likes of French Minister Bruno Le Maire and the former chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt. https://www.rt.com/news/4... more »
Judge Rejects Congress’ Challenge of Border Wall Funding
A federal judge has denied a House request to prevent President Donald Trump from tapping Defense Department money for his proposed border wall with Mexico, saying Congress lacked authority to sue.
Perk Up: California Says Coffee Cancer Risk Insignificant
The rule, proposed a year ago by regulators, means coffee won't have to carry ominous warnings that the beverage may be bad for you.
Parents Seeking Non-medical Help for Autism Online Being Reported to CPS to Have Children Medically Kidnapped
Reporter Brandy Zadrozny has written an article for NBC News revealing how certain Facebook groups consisting of parents seeking natural cures for their children who suffer with autism have been infiltrated by fake Facebook accounts of people who want to turn in these parents to Child Protective Services (CPS) for the purpose of having their children taken away from them. While this may appear to be something illegal (and it probably is), Zadrozny seems to present these people who are using fake Facebook accounts as heroes. Her article has been picked up by many other corporate-spo... more »
Monday Evening Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading. - John Paul Tasker reports on the final report of the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. And Kenyon Wallace highlights the need for meaningful federal action in response - though if the Libs are deviating at all from their usual all-talk-no-action stance, it's by trying to avoid even the plain wording of the report. - Emma McIntosh and Mike De Souza report on the reality that the reclamation of the environmental destruction wrought by Alberta's oil sector could take thousands of years. But Nafeez Ahmed war... more »
Man sentenced to life in jail for murdering woman with owl statue
Travis Kirchner, who used a concrete owl to kill Murray Bridge woman Sally Rothe before fleeing to suburban Melbourne, is sentenced to life in prison by a South Australian judge.
Retail sales far worse than expected as households continue to feel the pinch
Much worse than expected retail sales figures are pointing towards the need for further monetary and fiscal stimulus to support struggling households.
Who will be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2019?
The Australian Football Hall of Fame will be delivering another induction class tonight with Brownlow medallist and three-time premiership player Simon Black tipped to join the prestigious list.
Coca-Cola sells cannery icon SPC for $40m, no job losses expected
Victoria's iconic Shepparton Preserving Company is changing hands again, as owner Coca-Cola Amatil announces it has sold the business for $40 million.
Addresses, emails and bank details targeted in massive ANU data hack
The Australian National University is hit by a massive data hack, with unauthorised access to significant amounts of personal information relating to staff, students and visitors dating back 19 years.
Fingerprints on ancient pottery challenge labour's gender divide
Not just women's work … new forensic analysis of fingerprints on ancient pottery from New Mexico shows that both men and women were potters.
Japanese woman launches campaign against mandatory high heels at work
A Japanese woman launches a campaign urging the Government to prevent companies from forcing women to wear high-heeled shoes to work, with her #KuToo petition gaining nearly 20,000 signatures.
Body of pilot found after police spend days searching croc-infested river from cage
The body of a missing gyrocopter pilot is found by police divers who searched a crocodile-infested river from an underwater cage.
Melbourne gardener launches first Australian Roundup lawsuit
Legal action has been launched against agribusiness giant Monsanto by a Melbourne gardener who claims his cancer was caused by the herbicide Roundup.
Russia's Military Dream: Shooting Down Lots of New F-15EX Fighters
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: Boeing] No stealth, no problem? *But non-stealthy F-15s are "unable to survive against the threats of biggest concern in our national-defense strategy." David Deptula, a retired Air Force general and former F-15 pilot who is now the dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Virginia, wrote in a Feb. 11, 2019 op-ed for Forbes.* The debate continues over the Pentagon’s proposal to buy new F-15EX Eagle fighters from Boeing to complement Lockheed Martin-made F-35 stealth fighters. As lawmakers weigh the military’s request, *Air... more »
The One Word That Could End North Korea
*Thomas Adam* *Security, Asia* [image: Vietnam seemed like the perfect place for Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to meet in late February for their latest summit on denuclearization. At Hanoi’s posh Metropole Hotel, Trump hoped to convince Kim to abandon nuclear weapons in e] Prosperity. Vietnam seemed like the perfect place for Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to meet in late February for their latest summit on denuclearization. At Hanoi’s posh Metropole Hotel, Trump hoped to convince Kim to abandon nuclear weapons in exchange for lifting U.S... more »
Amazon, Facebook, Google And Apple To Be Probed By Congress
Left to right, Amazon's chief Jeff Bezos, Larry Page of Alphabet, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, then-Vice President elect Mike Pence, then-President-elect Donald Trump, Peter Thiel, co-founder and former CEO of PayPal, Tim Cook of Apple and Safra Catz of Oracle attend a meeting at Trump Tower December 14, 2016 in New York. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary) *NBC:* *Big tech faces antitrust crackdown from House Judiciary* While no companies are named, any investigation will inevitably touch on Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple. Congress will be taking a close look at the power of big tech. Th... more »
Something caught their attention in the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Something caught their attention in the market] A stand for selling popular Hummus El-Sham drink in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
El-Siyada Zeinab Mostafa overseeing the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: El-Siyada Zeinab Mostafa overseeing the market] El-Siyada Zeinab Mosque's minerat overlooking the annual Ramadan makeshift market
Ramadan lanterns in the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Ramadan lanterns in the market] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Customers at the Ramadan market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Customers at the Ramadan market] Customers in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Egyptian plastic Ramadan lanterns [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Egyptian plastic Ramadan lanterns] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Kodak Agfa Presents : Back to El-Siyada Zeinab Ramadan Market
I know that Ramadan is packing up its bags and is going to leave us within hours but it is never too late to share those couple of photos with you guys. If you want to have a glimpse of the true spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan in Egypt, you do not go to upscale neighborhoods but rather working-class neighborhoods If you want to have a glimpse of how local markets celebrate the holy month then there is no better than El-Siyada Zeinab make-shift Ramadan market. [image: El-Siyada Zeinab Mosque overlooking the market] *El-Siyada Zeinab's minaret overlooking the make-shift market *Thi... more »
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